St. Helens mist., December 18, 1914, Image 5

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Til K COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPUIt
MAKE UNFORTUNATES TO SMILE.
That there arc quite a number of families
in St. Helens and vicinity who are unfortunate
ami needy, and arc deserving of assistance at
the present time, lias been discovered since
ihc organization of the Mut Society in this
city. Cases of actual want have been found
where least expected. Cases where women
and children were really suffering from the
lack of food, clothing and fuel. Already sev
eral of these cases hayc been relicvcl and the
work has oidy begun. "The investigations al
ready made by this society have also un
earthed some cases where good wonu-n and
helpless children arc suffering mainly b-'.i..t
llic husband and father is too worthless and
shiftless to cam a dollar for his family, or if he
has earned a dollar it goes some other way
than in furnishing the necessary provisions
for his family. These cases will always be
found in every community of any considerable
size and vcr to be expected, but the worthy
cases of unfortunates arc more numerous than
was anticipated
The relief work of this organization in St.
Helens is assuming larger proportions than
was ever expected. In some instances sick
ness has been the cause of the unfortunate
circumstance in which people find, them
selves. In other cases lack of employment
furnishes the real cause. In several cases gen
eral cussedness and shiftlessness on the part
of the husband and father, furnishes a reason
for the condition of the family. However, in
each case the wants of the family arc investi
gated and proper relief made. The work so
far has been very highly appreciated and the
work of relieving the unfortunates has been
very gratifying to the Muts.
There are a number of cases where the
man of the house is temporarily out of em
ployment, and a little assistance to his family
would no doubt be appreciated by the family,
and yet the man may say that he is not an ob
ject of charity, and is capable of taking care of
his family. Hut the spirit in which the relief
is offered by the Muts of St. 'Helens should
not be taken by any one as offensive for it is
not intended to be such, and if any man feels
that bis children should have a happy Christ
mas this year, and he is not in a position to
give it to them he should not take offense if his
neighbors and friends, who arc not so unfor
tunate as he, offer to assist in making his own
family to enjoy life. It is purely a work of char
ity and a desire to help an unfortunate brother
that the Muts are doing. If any person knows
where charity can be bestowed on the worthy
unfortunates let them notify the secretary of
the Muts at the Mist office and relief will be
prompt.
The motto of the Muts is set forth in the
membership card which is as follows. M
(make) U (unfortunates) T (to) S (smile.)
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AMEND THE GAME LAWS.
There is room for much improvement in the i
Game Laws of Oregon by the coming Legis
lature. ; Thousands of dollars are collected
and expended by the State Game and Fish
Commission for the protection of game and
the propagation of game fish as well as for
salaries of wardens and deputy wardens,
clerks and others, Perhaps one person out of
every thousand in Oregon receives tin; bene
fits of the game laws wdiile the balance have
nothing to say or do with them, except to help
pay the bills. True, milch of the fund is receiv
ed from the licenses of those directly interest
ed and the fines collected for violations of the
law, but therein lies one of the greatest de
fects in the law., The County Clerks issuf
4 the licenses, except for commercial fishing,
the fees going entirely to the game fund. In
case of, a fine, for a game violation the fines
K to the game fund and the game wardens.
The County gets nothing from any source and
stands no possible chance to get anything
under any circumstances.
On the other hand if there is an acquittal in
a game case the county pays the bill. A man
charged with a game violation may call his
witnesses from a distance, may demand a jury,
all of which necessarily takes fees. Suppose,
flr instance, he . should be convicted in the
Justice Court after having caused an expense
f'f $50 and should take an appeal to the Circuit
Court. Here he would again be tried with
more costs than before and should he here be
Hcqu.ueu, tl.e county will have the satisfaction
o paying the costs amounting to probably
HX) lint suppose he should be convicted
ami fined $100, then the fine goes to the State
game fund and the county receives no share
of the fine. So the county stands in the posi
tion of having everything to lose and nothing
to gam whichever way it goes.
This condition is not fair to the taxpayers
of the various counties. If the county is re
quired to take the chance of paying the bills
it should also have the chance of receiving at
east a portion of the funds derived from and
licenses and fines. A certain portion of every
license should be retained by the county. At
least 50 per cent of every fine should be retain
ed by the county. In this way it would be pos
sible for the county to break even, although
there are far more acquitals of game violation
than convictions. The fact that the State re
ceives all the funds is also an explanation for
the fact as stated that there arc more acquit
als than convictions. for game violations.
In addition to that reason there is also the
very general reason that most of the people
of the counties outside of Multnomah, hold the
idea that the game laws are enforced for al
most the exclusive benefit of the sportsmen of
Portland and a prejudice exists in the minds of
the settlers outside of Portland against the
laws for that reason. And it may be said in
passing that there is something to that conten
tion, too; while the ostensible object of the
game laws is for the protection of the game of
the state, it must be admitted that the city
sports receive most of the benefits of the pro
tection law.
Truly there is ample room for improvement
in the game laws so that the counties will
stand a chance to break even on the expense
and also for such amendments as will give
the settler in the mountains or forests just as
much protection as do the city sports receive.
The Legislature should give this matter
serious consideration.
REASONS FOR UNDEVELOPMENT.
According to the reports of the assessors of
Oregon, there are more logged off and timber
lands in Columbia County than in any other
Oregon county. A very large percentage of
the logged off lands in this county are lying
idle, and with the stumps just as left after the
logging operations ceased. No effort has been
made to get settlers on these lands nor to in
crease the wealth and population of the coun
ty, and whenever a small effort is made along
these lines there are things which seem to
thwart it. The lands of Columbia County are
very productive and there are many thousand
acres lying idle that would make comfortable
homes for industrious farmers and orchardists.
The reason for so little development along
this line is not hard to figure out. In the first
place the logged off land is held at a price that
is too high to offer inducement to intending
settlers. Secondly it has been unfortunate
that at least some of the tracts of logged off
lands have fallen into the hands of speculators,
ami purchasers of such lands have been stung
so hard that they have given us an advertise
ment that is not productive of inducing others
to come here. . A third reason is high taxes
and another reason is the lack of good roads.
Taking all these reasons together it is not
hard to figure out why Columbia is the least
developed of any county in Oregon. A unit
ed effort on the part of all parties interested
would very materially remedy the obstacles
to proper development.
AN ILLUSTRATION.
Farmer Brown owns a dairy farm on
Sauvie's Island adjoining the farm of Farmer
Anderson. Both these farmers are in the
dairy business and also own a considerable
number of cows and other stock. Farmer
Anderson owns about 20 acres more land than
does Farmer Brown also 20 more head of
stock. Their farm improvements arc of near
ly the same value. Farmer Brown's property
is all in Columbia County while Farmer And
erson's property is all in Multnomah County.
Last year Farmer Brown paid taxes into Col
umbia County on his farm and stock amount
ing to $231.39. Last year Farmer Anderson
paid taxes into Multnomah County on his
farm and stock amounting to $83.00. The
county line is all that separates the two farms
and yet Farmer Brown, of Columbia County
is required to pay nearly four times- more
taxes than is Farmer Anderson, of Multno
mah County. This is an actual illustration
and the figures will furnish much food for
thought by the taxpayers of Columbia Coun
ty. If you are a taxpayer in Columbia Coun
ty attend the Budget Meeting at the Court
House, in St. Helens, on Tuesday, December
29th, 1914, and there find out, if you can, why
Farmer Brown is required to pay four times
the amount of taxes that Farmer Anderson
docs.
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Letters unclaimed at the St. Uni
ons, Oregon postofflce for the week
ending December 12th, 1914.
Mr. Bill Cole.
Miss Joiner.
P. Peterson.
Mr. P. Peterson.
Mr. Fred Senn.
Mr. J. Stark.
Letters unclaimed by December
26, 1914, will bo sent to the doad
letter office. IVA E. DODD, P. M.
ANNOUNCEMENT
We have taken over the
A. P. Larson dairy and
farm, and have taken
charge of same.. We take
this method of thanking
our patrons for their fav
ors and continuance of
their orders, and hope to
be able to please in every
respect. We also want
the favors of new custom
ers, and will aim to give
the very best milk and
cream that can be had, in
the most sanitary way.
We will make our prices
reasonable as can be had.
Prompt delivery and sat
isfacton guaranteed in
every respect. Phone us
your orders at all times.
Phone No. 107-6.
LONE FIR DAIRY
Cade Bros.,
Proprietors
WANTED
BIDS TO FURNISH
CARLOAD OF
CEDAR POSTS
Same to bb from large tim
ber and eight feet long by thir
ty inches in circumference, and
f. o. b. car. Give figures on
live (also dead) timber and one
car, with option of two. Prefer
dealing direct with timber own
er. Address bids to W. W.
Graham, 600 Holly Street,
Portland, Oregon.
LUNCH
AT
MASON'S
RUTHERFORD
BUILDING.
CHOICE
Confectionery and Cigars
HOLIDAY STOCK
JUST RECEIVED.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
BOX GOODS.
DURING
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AGES
Good Jewelry has been
conceded to be a moil
appropriate
XMAS
GIFT
Good Jewelry is my Line
"Como In and nmko your solco
tlons wliilo the solertliiK
is (rood.
' EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING.
VON A. GRAY
Jeweler. ST. HELENS
Books! Books!
Books!
DEMING'S DRUG STOftE
Rexall and Nyal Goods
Christmas Bargains
We are certainly giving bargains in Christ
mas goods. We endeavor to give bargains in
everything we' have to sell, especially in
OUR 15 CENT HOSE.
We guarantee every pair.
Try a pair. .t
Hand-Made Cream Chocolates
Best on the market, 30 cents a pound. .
CHRISTMAS CANDY
15 cents a pound. Special prices to schools
and churches.
A real live Santa Cluas will visit Noah's Ark
Wednesday, December 23, at 2 p. m.
COUNTRY TRADE SOLICITED.
We have demonstrated that we are the Leading Toy
Shop of the city.
NOAH'S ARK
ST. HELENS 5 AND 10 CENT STORE.
Electrical
XMAS
Inexpensive and ap
propriate gilts for
everyone.
:FULL LINE OF:
General Electric Guaranteed Toasters, Chafing
Dishes, Irons, Radiators, Etc.
Toasters $3.75
Irons $3.50 and $3.75
Life guar antee with every Iron.
Toy Motors for the boys at $1.45 and Pocket Flash
Lights $1.15 up.
For the home what nicer than a modern two or three
light electric shower. Install ed in place $4.40 and $6.25.
THE ELECTRIC SHOP
OrrOSITE THE rOSTOFFICE.
I NEW PERKINS HOTEL 1
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Handy to Large Stores", Theaters and Banks
Comfortable and Convenient
A RESTAURANT
Of High Class, with Moderate Prices,
in Connection.
Room Rates: With bath $1.50 up. With bath
privilege $1.00 up.
C. H. SHAFER, Manager.
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