,THE OREGON DAILY JOUKNAL,PQUTLANP. THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 30, 1808.
IS
BRIIAI1A
If JAMAICA
With 53 Negroes for Each
Caucasian, Yet No JIace
Problem Land of Lim
ited, but Equal Opportu
nity The Island Test.
Hy J KKPERIC J. HASKIN.
(Copyright. 190S. by Frederic J. Haskln.
KlnicHnn. Jamaica. July 30 Like nil
of (Jreiil HrllHin's West Indian colo
nies, the Island of Jamaica allows the
effect of British rule. Wine stntes
inaiiHlilii Iwih given its attention to the
building of good roads, and the result la
that there In hb fine a system of mac
adamized road In, the Islntid as there
will be found anywhere. The Jamaican
roids are fnr ahead of those of Vir
ginia, the olden t of the American colo
nics, and rank with thoso of Massa
chusetts and Now Jersey. This feat
ure has made the Island n verltnble par
adise for American tourists, and they
come here by the .thousands, with au
tomobile parties numbered by the hun
dreds. The poor people of Kingston,
especla.ly the small boys, think every
tourlat a millionaire, who wants to
scatter Ms money broadcast, and they
want to do all sorts of things for him.
Aa one. walks through the streets
of the city he will rind a dozen little
negroes at his heels, each one of thorn
wanting to guide him about the clt
or to take him out through the sub
urbs on the suburban trolleys. They
are the hardest crowd of boys to get
rid of one ever ran Into. It Is one of
the few disagreeable, experiences on
Ihis Hrltlsh-ruled Island. If you take
the picture of a little Jamaican negro
he Is ready to charge you sixpence for
DEATH REMOVES
GOVERNOR MIDI
California's Executive in
1801 His Career Long
and Brilliant.
'rrnlti4 rrM Leased Wire.)
Stockton, Cal., July SO. After an 111
ne of long duration, former Governor
Jfwnea 11. Budd of California died this
morning; at 6:45 o'clock. The end came
peacefully. Yesterday the governor's
condition aeemed greatly Improved. Ho
appenred brighter and stronger than he
hud been at any time during the past
two weeks. Late last evening, however,
he suffered a relapse and at 10 o'clo:k
pusncd Into a state of unconsciousness
from which he never emerged.
I'rlc acid poisoning resulting in the
last stages of lirlghl s disease is given
hy the physician as the direct cause if
death. Ho had been a gurrerer rrom
rheumatism and kidney troubles for
years and had inarte two trips abroad
In search of health.
James II. Uudd wan born at Janes
vllle, Wis.. May 18, 1S.M. He accom
panied his parents to California In 158.
the family settling at Old Liberty. Han
Joaquin county. In 1869 he entered the
University of California and was a
member of the first class to graduate
from the institution in 1873. lie was
admitted to tbe bar In 1874. In 1876 he
was elected to the legislature and in
181)4, by a Democratic majority of 33,
000. was elected governor.
;tI1M STORK NOTED FOR IIK8T GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES ;
spread all over the Island and with their
prolific and vagabond disposition soon
developed into a great pest. Though
introduced to exterminate the cane rat,
it has never accomplished Its task,
while It has almost succeeded In ex
terminating all of the ground-laying" and
ground-foeaing birds of the island. It
has made poultry-raising almost an im
possible industry. It eats the eggs of
the ground turtle, kills young pigs,
lambs and kids, eats fruit of all kinds,
canes. ' ground provisions, fish, wild
fowl, snakes, lizards and crabs.
Nut content with even this eiaooiate
menu, the mongoose digs down Into the
ground for potatoes, yams and other
tuberous plants. He has practically
dostroved every insect-eating bird on
(GHAT in SPECIAL
American Prints
5c
Rest standard American Prints,
in blues, reds, grays, Mack and
white, a great range of patterns.
Sleeveless Vests
7c
Women's fine ribbed sleeveless
Vests, regular 15c quality, on
sale at the above low price.
1.00 Table Linens
72-inch pure Linen Damask, ex
tra heavy and standard $1.00
grade; several patterns.
Boys' Dress Shirts
15c
Boys' 50c and 75c Dress Shirts,
in neat stripe patterns; while
the lot lasts at above price.
Men's Golf Shirts
49c
Men's $100 and $1.50 Soft
Front Golf Shirts, separate
cuffs. Come in neat patterns.
See window.
50c Dress Goods 29c
The balance of our 50c Worsted Suitings on sale at 29c a yard,
line includes checks, plaids, stripes and a few plain colon,
our .Morrison street window.
The
See
...., i-i,,, o .1,1,,' ti.,0 ii,, iit tha 1 dostroved every insect-eating nirn oi
posing. When a sh Ip tl es up nt the and now ticks antl other In
flOCK TnP nf'Krn nnys wpi'iui ikiuib hi uic , , i. i,-
water begging t ho passengers to toss a I -'" "r Vn.mdcn more birds
coin out into the harbor nd see them
dive for It They never fall to get the
coin before It reaches bottom.
Race Problem as Hera Solved.
j England allows the people of Jamal-a
' II . ,.r f .-.. ..-n n Y, t Kllf
K Kllldll tllII"Ulll nwi-Runiini.L.i., .....
in the main the government Is in the years in t lie future
krovernmeiit
to bike the places or tnose destroyed,
and is nutting a price uimui the head of
the mongoose". The resultant crusade
against him is bcnrlng fruit, though the
geometrical progression oi ne increase
makes the date of the conquest many
bands of the crown. 'I lie people vested
with power hold their oflUes rrom
crown appointment", and their tenure
is subject to its pleasure. As bus be-n
stated before there are about .SIIO.Oui)
negroes on the Island to 1.1,(100 will's
people. Vet It Is it white man's govern
ment. There are some negroes who
vote, but thev are compnrat t ely few.
There were only 8.G07 voters on the
registration lletn nt tho lust genei'il
flection. The English point with pride
to the relation which exists between
the negroes and the white people, anJ
offer their plan as a solution of the
problems which confront tho people.
The "usual crime" is an almost un
known one on the Island, so far n td"
two races are concerned. There is r,o
friction worth speaking of between the
races. There are two things which
bring about this desirable end. In the
first place the white people of the
island are In absolute control. The
negro is taught that so long as ho goas
shout his business In the right way lie
iwlll have no trouble, but that stern
and unpltvlng Kngllsh law will Indeed
make his wtv hard, fls n tr;tn."gresMr
If he does not. Then,, he having no
vote, the demagogue Is not always ap
pealing to his prejudice and inflaming
Ills passions. Tie is like a child In a j
well-ordered household, ami on the wh.de J
lie manages to et a comfortable vx- !
Istence with little or no friction.
Government Ownership at a Loss.
In Jamaica one sees a government
owned rillroad. It has a monopoly of
the business of the Island, and Is ad
ministered as a government department.
Kvtrvt hing runs along smoothly, but
the freight and passenger rates, n.s w.,11
an the accommodations, are no better
than the average road of its kind
operated by private corporations. This
road has a"great deal of American capi
tal sunk in It. Kor several decades a
private corporation owned and operated . . , , .
e little ii-mile roa.i which It h-.d buiu. . Hogonts of Oregon Agricultural t. oi
The English government I'liueMi uns in
1 s v y and operated It until 1S90. build
ing several "ex ; iisions i" the meantime.
Then Ihev sold the whole line to nil
American' syndicate for J I.00O.OO0. the
syndicate agreeing to build two lines
across the Island, nno to torteit in
Jamaica's Army and Navy.
England maintains a strong and wr'.l
drilled body of hoine troops On the is
land, and a few rather obsolete but none
the less effective gunboats In the har
bor. At Kingston there is a large en
campment of soldiers, and up In the
mountains at Newcastle is another
camp, this one being the home of the
English troops. There are numerous
reminders of the strength of the British
government, lest the Islanders forget
und decide to throw off the English
rule. The constabulary is a large, well
organized body of rural police which
would furnish the nucleus of a gov
ernment army should the natives ever
decide to rebel.
Hut It la hanllv likely that such a
thing will happen soon. The reign of
England is mild and beneficent. Every
man on the Island, white and black. Is
gh en a fair show to surround himself
with such comforts and such oppor
tunities to enjoy life as his abilities
will allow. The 15,000 white people
form the braces which uphold the su
perstructure! of the Island's civilization.
Contrasted with conditions on the sis
ter Island of Halt), where neither Jlfe,
liberty nor property Is ever secure, one
I,, Tnmalcn thn ideal sort of gov-
lornmnnt for its population. The only!
I change which Is ever likely to come is
i the acquisition of control over the is
Hand by the I'niteil States through ilipto-
matlc cTiannels. There are inousanus
of the most Intelligent peoole of the Is
land who would like to see the change.
As it Is no longer a paying investment
to England that day may come.
ONE HUNDRED ACRES
WILL BE RECLAIMED
Fealher Pillows
63c
18x2.vinch Feather Pillows, full
2Vi pounds in weight, good
quality ticking; standard 85c
quality.
Men's -25c Dose
A
Men's 25c Fancy Hose, also in
plain black and tan; our best
regular 25c values, all sizes.
AH Parasols at Cost
Closing out the balance of our Parasol stock at cost. A great op
portunity for you to select one' and pay about half the regular
price. Prices range from 75 to $5.00
Gloves
Extra fine pure Silk C.loves, full
16-hutton length, all leading
colors, double tipped fingers;
$1.75 quality 9T
Same as above, only in a
heavier grade; best $2.25 qual
ity. Now on sale at. the
pair $1.38
Long Lisle Gloves, in
white nnH tan regular
quality. Extra special, pr.75
black,
$1.25
Short Silk Gloves, in nearly all
ahades; our best regular 75c
values. Now on sale at, pr.38
$500 Long Silk Lace Mitts, in
cream, white and black, beauti
ful Duchesse lace, pair...$1.50
Remnants Half Price
Another great week-end sale of Black Dress Goods Remnant.
Choose any remnant in the house and pay just half tihe regular
marked price. All sales are final.
Glass Toweling
7e
19-inch Checked Glass Towel
ing, our best regular 12;4c val
ue. Don't overlook this bargain.
Table Napkins
Regular price $1.65 a dozen.,
full 20x20-inch, full bleached,
and extra quality.
Women's Hosiery 12Mc Pr.
Standard 25c values. Come in fancy embroidered and plain color;
also in plain black; double heel and toe and garter top. A gTcat
hosiery bargain.
Fringed Towels
6e
15x31-inch Fringed Huck Tow
els, red bor.der and very ab
sorbent. By the dozen at,
special 65
Fine Corset Covers
25c
romfn's fine Camhric Corset
Covers, trimmed with ribbon
and laces; best regular 45c values.
Camping Blankets
69c
Full size-Camping Blankets, in
white, with blue or .red border,
good weight and regular $100
value.
Men's $2.00 Shirts
$1.29
Genuine "Soisette" Negligee
Shirts for men; the identical
grade sold usually at $2 each.
Tan and white.
Nazareth Waists
12kc
Nazareth Knit Waists for boys
and girls, reenforced with tap
over shoulders. Come in ages
2 to 12.
CLOSING OUT
THE STOCK
The greatest bargain event of the year. A pos
itive selling out at and below wholesale prices
CORNER THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS.
CLOSING OUT
THE STOCK
An opportunity to buy high grade merchandise
at a fraction of real worth. Take advantage.
logo Decide to Drain Some
Swamp Lund.
r'nid to tho Kdviriinient tn rU'faiilt nr
rfiytnfnt of Intrn-st on tin- tnoi
1v!h!s on which the (Mpit.-u was rms M.
nyniPiits (if iuti-rost were lii faultoil,
anj thp pruporty revert oil tn the gov
ernment. It Is operated nt a deficit of
narly lIRO.noti a year.
Public Land System.
Thre is a cioa'H lands department
on the Island, and It is very Jealous of
lis lands. In reemt year? more than
1 500 Kiiiatters have heen dispossessed
of their places. Much land Is also for
feited for tr.xr. Fverv acre 1m lieini;
investigated. Intil recently 940.0OU
enes had he-Mi invrstiC"tt'd. funl of. tills
2-S,fl0 acres were forfeited to the
crown. The same ratio Is expected to
continue until all the land of the Islan 1
lias been investigated. The forfeited
land le chiefly located In the Interior
Of the Island and much of It Is ad
vantageously located and suitable for
new settlement, enihraclng some of the
fnest coffee lands of the Island. These
inds are sold to sm;ill farmers on the
most rensonahle terms. Not more than
60 acres can berttiouht hy oite person.
lJIe enn pay one (ifth down and the re.-Jt
In la eiiual annual Installments. If
within 10 yearn the purchaser pts one
fifth of his land under cultivation ho is j
remitted one fifth of the purchase
rnonev. 1 he pnvprrimcni now owns
bout 2OU.O00 sucn farms, which It will
B'-ll In this. way. It is sij that the stir
created by the P'j'rninent In dis
possessing squatters has resultel in
Flmilar activities on the part of Indl
vldual landowners, hnd that thev have
dispossessed tome 2.o.ii' squatters since
the government Instituted the crifsade.
Banks nd Penitentiary.
The povcrnment savings banks ha
proved themselves to be one of the most
Important economic features of the
Island. Not wi t hstaii'ling the fact thai
most of the Inhabitants of the island
ere extremely poor there are some ,'IS.Oihi
depositors, and the amount of deposits
Is nearly il.ti0o.00H. Besides these they
have th penny savings banks, eon
djcted by ministers of the gospi 1 and
by teachers, to ein-nurane thrift among
the poor Thev !,aii li.ei.so depositors.
The general prnltrntiarv of the Ishind
Is lo ated at Kingati n. and there ar. 11
acres of ground within Its walls, the
outer ones of which are 22 feet high. S
feet fi Inches through at the base, and
IS inchi s at the top Thev have tin
old-fshtoed treadmill to furivsh mo
tive rower for the machinery In th"
penitentiary It was here that a nnitinv
was threatened during the exrth juke
nd the tire To quell this Admiral
IHis was ark"d to fire several h'mik
cannon spin's snd to sent a few rrrin-s (
hore. nil of which he promptly did. i
Til Plt of tbe IiUnd. I
Ai some one lail the fonnditlons for'
the destruction oli millions of dollars' ;
worth of grewini grain when he intro- ,
dured ttw Kr.glish sparrow Into the
t'nlted States, so In tho monf:xs the
K.nalLsh government brought one of the
freatest pesta Into the man i It hat ever
tiotn. The can rata had Ivi-ot o
numerous and flelructive that they
eerlouslr Injured the augar crop of the
island. In riKlmi about fr aoine nrina
to dtroy them th fovernment hit
upon the m or goose of India. "He t
omething like the rerret of the- United
States. That the mongoose did dtro
rome rats on the sugar plantation la
trua. And'axt lone aa he etared on tb
flantatlon. even tboigh fie did eat tba
planter poultry and earn, hia arviea
rrbanrd h'si e'l a and all w-eit
wail But be and &!s family gradual;
(S;vrlsl Plspnteb to The Journal
I'nion. Or., July 30. At a meeting of
the hoard of regents of the Oregon Ag
ricultural college, which has just mel
at the fnlon experiment station, it was
decided to drain and tilo 100 acpea of
the swnnip land belonging to the ex
perimental farm The original estimate
was placed nt 13.500, but slnco this es
timate was made concessions In freight
rates have been secured from the O. R.
(t N.. which will reduce it to about
$3 noo'.
This will be the first large field, to be
scientifically tiled in 1'nlon county.
Those present were J. K. Wea therford.
Captain J. T. Apperson, Walter M.
Pierce and A T. Buxton.
RUSHING WOliK ON
DALLAS-SALEM LINE
Trains Are Expected to Be Running
In Fifteen Months Surveys
Are Completed.
(Special Dl8itcb to The Journal.!
Pallas. Or.. July 30. That a railroad
between Dallas and Salem will be run
ning In full operation within 15 months,
is now an assured fact. Kngineers in
tho employ of the Palem-Falls City &
Western Railroad company, have been
out over the line for the past montfr,
engaged In making surveys. This work
has been practically completed, and con
tractors will he put to work as soon as
the necessary details are completed. It
is understood that tjcadhet ter of Tort
land, t-'pulding of Newherg and other
wealthy men in Portland are backing
the proposed line.
has Its confluence with the Feather
river. When the cutoff is completed a
large aroa of land now useless will he
reclaimed by the city. All danger of
flood will be eliminated by the new cut
off, because it will carry the waters of
the Yuba river into the Feather at such
an angle that the rivers will not he
choked up by the flood waters. Tho en
tire section of the river between what
w.is tho old river bed and the new cut
off will be veclalmed.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES,
PREVENTS FLOOD :
RECLAIMS LAND
(trnlted Press Lease.? Wire.)
Marysvllle, Cal.. July 30. Work was
begun ysterday on the Yubn river
cutoff that is being built by the state
to straighten the Yuba river where It
Got His Money's Worth.
When a man buys Sexlne Pills he gets
his money's worth, for there Is no
tonic equal to them. There Is 20 day's
treatment in each box, $1.00 a box, 6
for $5 00; full guarantee. Address or
call The J. A. Clemenson Drug Com
pany, corner Second and Yamhill
streets, Portlnnd, Or.
Battle Ground OnnipntectiiiK.
iSpeclnl Plu'wtch to The Jouriml.)
Lafayette. Ind.. July 30. The thirty
fourth nnnual session of the famous
Ilattle Ground rampmeetlng. under the
auspices of the Northwest Indiana
Methodist Kplscopal conference, opened
today tinder conditions that promise ops
of tlie most successful assemblies In thf
history of the organization The crowd
of visitors on hand Is already of such
proportions as to tax the hotel and
cottage accommodations at the grounds.
A ten days' program has been arranged
It Is out of the ordinary In one respect.
In thHt no professional evangelists will
take part The speakers will he con
fined entirely to prominent divines and
laymen of the Northwest Indiana con
ferencd
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' I
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