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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. THURSDAY EVENING,- OCTOBER 21, 1012. . LAVES': E-SIIEL1I Noted Kansas Writer and Lec turer "Declares Ignorance and Greed Only Cause Men ...to Oppose: SingltJax; Declaring the BJbla teaches single , tax . bs principle of justice,-and as nertlr)gr' that the adoption of the pro . posed taxation system.would result in greater production t lessened cost and would give thousands an opportunity to earn a livelihood where the right is tienled .thera now, Dr.' Charles Sheldon; of TopeHa, Kan., poted lecturer and writer on social betterment,, made a . plea for the adoption of the single tax n Oregon last night shortly before his departure for Salem. ' ' ' . .? "Single tax In Oregon would bring about greater-prosperity in he state, would open the gates to thousands of , tlllahla acres now shut tight-by the bts; -land specula torsand-wold-b en. . fit the people as a whole. It Is the Well being of the whole that we in Justice must look out for," he. said. ; : J'The. proposed system v of taxation would break up large private holdings, . would puncture fictitious values '. and Hiring land down to its real value and -ltsrexvlua.Uoafojr. .taxation, ..Jllila would mean lessened burdens for -the ' poor and a division of taxes among the wealthier class; of " landlords , who can end should bear the burdens ini ratio to their holdings and ability to pay, .' Xgrmoranca Canset Opposition, r ' "Many men oppose -, single -tax be giuss they Co not understand, jt, and FOR AGES m l dnlnr their bost ' tow:" keen men from studying- it,''' continued , Mr. . Sheldon. "They realise that , single 4ax -would .kill their-monopoly and annihilate spec ' ulation In land. s "7 - " " "Many other men oppose It because theyown small tracts of land, homes " or farms, which they, through lack of knowledge, fear would bo taxed so high that they could not hold them. Such - a fear; is-baselessv-- Single tax-' would reduce the . Cost of production, if It were,' universally adopted throughout the United States, " and would open the ' way for hundreds of thousands of wage - slaves to' escape their-thralldom and . become their own masters, because they could return, to 'the : soil, some . . thing that is not possible to the mi- Jorlty because a few have cornered the jeartlv, - and inflated Its value for; un learned profit. , , -v-iv.'.: - v. "We are dependent first ajid last on - the earth and, it should not be owned - by tk-few, it belongs to 11 the chll- dren of Got!.1 And all opposition to the pr6rseastep"ihatwouid''tnake ay for such an opportunity, at the last . analysis, is based on greed the desire ..to have more than .. one's. Just 5' share.. Humankind Is the -most Im r jiortant thing. In the 'world, and the - Individual should at all time be sub servient to the general good. .. England Iw Made Start. . . r "Great Br j tain is a shirring example f a country without a land. tax..Thou anris on' thousands of idle acres are given -over to ' hunting .grounds for' the rich, while In IiOndon, and other great cities nearby, are, hordes of starving ptwple "who are-denied the- right- to the noil and the living It would give them. ' The landlords -won't sell. " The small ; .man must rent the land. He is denied the right to buy th tool with which to earn livelihood. Could a greater injustice existn "As a result England la compelled to import most of the food consumed by . her people, It. Is not a pretty picture when one considers the fact that one selfish landlord, through the operation of unjust laws,' can allow broadT tracts to stand unimproved as a hunting pre- . serve while his. fellow man starve. . "But there 4a hope ahead. Recently Henry Lloyd George, chancellor of the ' exchequer, : Inaugurated legislation bringing about , & v tax on this land . which has never been taxed for centuries,"''';-'.1'": ";A :'-"":;;-;--Speaking In reference to the present I system ot taxation in the i UnitedJStates. Dr. Sheldon declared it to be a "gl- jranUcw.fraudunfaJiivl.;and something that puts a premium on dishonesty. He aid: "Taxation Is one of the most vex- r, Announcement! lewlspifiiieM JsivL.- J l I Ft 244 WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD MM MATINEE IDOL - -7 AT THE; BAKER ) f Baker Mooro. ", Baker Moorei the young Jvrvenlle man of the Baker Players, whoseema to have usurped the place of matinee Idol so long occupied by ponald Bowles, in this city," has the best role of his season-so far .this week In ''The Spend thrifty" and the delightful love scenes between him and Alice Patek are. Just the kind that appeal to the feminine portion of the audiences. Mr. Moore is young, good looking. and a most ex cellent actor and much prefers to stand upon bis reputation as the latter, r&thcr than that of a matinee idol, which, however, seems to follow him wherever he appears. . "The Spendthrift" is one of the most Interesting of the' modern plays presented by the Baker Players L thiu season,-telling a strong story of a- frivolous, ."Irresponsible young ; wife whose extravagances finally bring them to bankruptcy, and it contains a lesson that strikes right at the evil that be sets many homes, In a greater or less des"r today; r It wilt --continue :H week with matinees today and Satur. da. -rr--j -'r::- rr---.:-;:r. ing questions of all time, i The present taxation laws are imminently unralr, and I believe - that -a large proportion of. taxpayers are single taxer In secret that lsr they- practlceit- by- hldln from the assessor their wealth as rep resented by- Btocks and bonds, Jewelry and'kindred things, ? - . "" -'','-" Xscape'' air Band.? -" '4" "In Oregdn, 1 1 dare say, the records Will, disclose similar Instances as the IlllnolB tax fists show Not long ago an Inquiry was made regarding the personal ll$ts submitted by million aires residing on Michigan avenue In Chicago. Tho lists showed that not one of those millionaires owned such a thing as a gold watch or & painting. In Kansas a brakeman on a great rail road listed household articles to three times; the value listed by ; the- general manager of the same line. - These Illus trations airaply serve to show, that tha i wnoie system is a gigantic iraud. Men, honest In everything; ' else, will '' lie straight from ; the shoulder when it comes to taxes. .- ' be landjihpwever la In plain tight, It cannot be hidden. It Is the one thing from which all wealth springs. A tax on ft, on public utility fran chises, and on , naturaF- resources1 things belonging to the peopleand 1 necessary fpr , their comfort and ' well1 being, s ona flf the Oregon's taxation measures proposes, will not allow of injustice, In -my opinion, -It means -a ' fatrer distribution of the burden of governmental expenses, and the ultl-1 mate enforcement : of pure Justice. . I trust progressive Oregon, will not over look an opportunity that, I. firmly be lieve, will work for her greater devel opment and; the prosperity of her peo ple.". - v.'v A sprint in the hsndls helps te pre vent a new wrench from slipping oft a 2v a WE HAVE ADDED BOYS' GIRLS' and CHILDREN'S School Shoes to our large line of Men's " and Women's Shoes Men's 5 Shoes Women's $ Shoes BoysVGirls' Wd Children's . V; Shoes at, Proportion , ately low prices ' Si" t. ! A - - g.50 r I It II II STATE IS VESTED . VITIi HTLETO ALL THETIDE LAtlDS t . t4i '''" . i..-i.. j ,.V.i"i3 j JllSfi Law Quoted to Show Lands Useful for Navigation Are Not , Subject " to Private Ownership; State Trustee.; : Portland Oct: St. To the Editor ol The Journal. The most exhaustive ad judication -of the law of the, tide lands In this country of ' recent date is rend ered by .Judge Walter Bordwell In the superior court of California, for the county of Ixis Angeles, July 3, 19 It Parenthetically, It should be stated that 'moBt xf the law i governing1 the land on which flow navigable waters i3 "common law,' that is natural law rec ognized by-the people and government for;, so, long; ,a period1 that It has be come --more firmly - established than statute law it Is both , written and unwritten and, finds its expression In the customs ' and icommcrca of the peo ple, the manifest public needs, treatises on taw b.eartng-tltef authority- of --text oooKS, anu lue aocisions of tne su preme courts.' It Is. recognixed by con stitutions and., codes, although it may be superseded at a time by statute law, but -at (he same titn statute law Is never flrmly estaMished until after long trial li becomes recognized to be com fton law as well. ? . -, ""Tfie hids'ri)tlhe"iIiluTeliw"oH" shttr lands ' deals - with tide lands - because the English Jaw dealing with these be come, the heritage of the 13 states formerly English colonies,, and- passed from them to the other states. In the short rivers of Bnglani, there were practically no navigable waters except ita waters, Tg.r-j, ' : . .Ooneera'TIda Tlats. n The first - statutes ; passed by, the states ' relative thereto, concerned the disposition . of ; tide' flats. Next the needs- of - commerce and navigation de manded attention, and the English law concerning- shore lands was extended in America to . all: navigable waters In. eluding 1 rivers .Above the reach of the tide as well, which ; were of the same Importance. In Oregon, it has been de clared by 4ha statute of 1874 fliat there are no tide lands in the Willamette river, and that act sought to convey to abutting owners the shore lands of the Willamette down to low water line. But . aiMudgrThayer ald tnAn drus vs. Knott.M,They bould not convey mat part, or me nena or tne river con stttuUng. the banks any mora than any other part, all of which was protected to the use ot the people for navigation and commerce by. the title of the state in trust -for the people. And If there are no tide flats or similar land more userul ror agricultural or Individual use than for public use, then there ara no lands thera v which the ' slate can cou. vey. S'.?;'S;':-'''iiv'i:'V.' ' . Quote front JOedsloa. I quota from Judge Bordwell's decl. lon'-:J ...:.:.;......,.:..i.,i: 1 As a general proposition, tid lands which are immediately, or In the future, will be useful for navigation are not tne subject of private owner ship. '. 'They are . held in common the state is vested with title aa trustee. The state ought not "to, and ;.can,..not fOR THE NEWEST Handsome and Suits and Coats The dominating fea tures of our truly mar-" velous display of tai lored Suits and Coats are the many exclusive models, and the many (- M . M: ' 'i!.; i 1 'I beautiful m which are - the proper lines. There are models that become - matron and maid altogether,-; " A Splendid Group Suits Coats All 1 the , very newest materials and beautiful 6hades. Cm lie qc Intii no Coats as low as $15 00 Select your Furs now Beauti ful assortment here ; You can buy .your Furs here with a feeling of the utmost con fidence that you are getting reliable and trustworthy Furs at an honest-prices ' All the popular Furs are here in Coats, sepa rate and matched Sets, Muffs, Scarfs. Prices range from as" low as $6.00 to as high as $300.00. , -f . - fnjoyjhe Advantagis of a Charge Account Don't hesitate to select just what you need if perchance you , haveri't the ready money Open a charge account and remit for your purchases in easy? weekly or monthly payments as convenient. . , . . ' jf 405 WASHINGTON ST. AT 10TH. The Store . With . 23 Show Windows without violence to the purposes for which it exists, alienate into absolute private ownership such lands, . That would be ah Infringement upon the na tural "rights - of " the Indlvidiuairand therefore subversive of the. purpose of organised governments. It would also be a surrender of an attribute of sov ereignty, and abrogation of -a vital po litical function, it is, therefore, for- "2 The state may alienate into pri- vate ownershlp-titla tO-tldaJands 4hlch.: are useless for navigation. . It may also do this, when a greater public benefit will result. . - . ' v . J Kay Grant rranchlse. "3 The state may grant franchises for wharves and docks for a reasonable time under proper terma, and restric tion, or otherwise vest In 'private own ership a limited right in the use of tide lands, when the right tof the general public to such' use is not substantially diminished, and when navigation will thereby be aided and the publio advan tage 'Bubservedt'u -'- t .' .--V" "4 The general statutes of the state of California have provided ohjy for the v. . i ' M ' Serviceable double-textured Raincoats, in Raglan stvle, exactly .as illustrated, or with set-irt sleeves. Storm collars. Such a Coat as every woman should have.' Our regular $7.75 and $9.85 Raincoats, sale price fZ II . I New $25 Suits at $19.50 """The Emporium exacts a standard in their $19.50 Suits, which is almost idcHticaf-with other stores' $25 garr ments. Strictly all-wool fabrics, thor pugh tailoring, styles new and author itative. 'Nearly every suit is lined in Skinner's guaranteed satin. All latest rough .weaves, as, well as navy blue serges, plain tailored ; and Norfolk. Really $25 Suits, here Friday at Pi It. imr VISIT THE f EASTERN a t e r i a 1 s tailored : in of and Exclusive r I . 1 7 1 I OyffittingGo; sale of tide lands when the same were unuseful for navigation and formed an Integral part of a, tract of swamp and overflowed lands and were reclaimabla therewith;1 r--' r. '6-No statute of limltatlea has run against the state. , , State Vot rstopped, ' ' . ."6 Such lands not being; subjeot to adverse possession, -. tha state Is not estopped to. maintain thy aetlon -7 A portion of tha land being when j-eeaveyedwithln-we,oiilea of the In corporated city of Wilmington was ex cluded f rom sal specifically by the act of 1872. --i::-.sr-,:.- ",'a- -'"8 These tide lands ara not reclaim abla within the meaning ot the statutos on that subject. ... "8 Tide laads not subject to sale ara not ' subject to . lease, conferring ex clusive dominion."-, , ' i ',--. . - This was a test ease brought byHhe state of California to try the title of certain' lands "conveyed" by" of flclalbr tha state to private parties and pass Ins; Into the hands of the Southern Pacific railroad. The total amount of the lands so held about tha harbor f FRIDAY WILL BE ANOTHER BIG DAY IN ThousaLndj 4 Stepping 'off the i' elevator 'lnto()The Emporium's big rack after rack of beautiful Coats which go to make up - Every stunning model! Every new fabric! Every SAVING! Will you miss such an opportunity as this? $7.75 and $9.85 Raincoats,-$4.98 p I B5JO K 'I I II II B Jecpna 24r28 Jjcn Sot. n&mm7XW&ALT& Jix CTXCZAXr IIDIT ii . it THE" EAST ERW HAT Begins Tomorrow Morning a? Nine 2500 Men's Sample NEW AND UP Regular Price 02.50, 03.00 and 03.50 This Lot ol Hats Includes Such Well Known Makes as Mallorys, Conquerors. nnd Our Factory Hats Vx7 Your Choice Mr mm 64-66 Third Street, Between Oak Y, SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Ban Pedro Is valued ; at " t 1.000.000 or 16,000,009. The case was appealed and is now pending in the supreme court. I would jcall Portland's special at tanttoa to-the California act cited, pecl flcally excluding from sale, shore lands within- two , miles of an incorporated town, , , , J. B. ZIEGLKTU . 0CEAN-R0SEBURG ROAD WELL BOOSTED IN C00S -'"' '-r. mw-m mmm '' ' ' 8pcal te The loamaL) ' ; ; Marshfleld, ;.Or, , pcWt4 Tha plan started to bond the, county for suffi cient money to build a permanent road to Boseburg is meeting approval throughout the county. The Coos Coun ty Good Roads' association, which - was formed with this Idea in view, la hold ing meetings in different localities and has adopted tha borne rule bill-as best suited to"-tha-Tieds""ot"lh-county-8 It does not limit tha amount of bonded indebtedness. It Is 'estimated , that it will require a bond issue perhaps of $8,000,000 to build a permanent highway One-atrafSaving weond floor Garment Store, yoUll see before you' this great Mid-Season Sale! wanted shade! And every Coat priced at a BIG Come Friday! . $15 to $25 Coatsr$8.95HK , Seems impossibie'that good, warm, trim-looking ttiesel Unly about 40 left for Jnday selling. Plain tailored models, of chev iots, diagonals, coverts one stvle Illus trated..- Actual $15 to $25 To $21.50 Broadcloth Coats, $13.65 lust 18 of these on which our own $19.50 and $21.50. plain tailored, lined UttUUlCCU. Ittllll, eason Coat Sale, 27e? AXTTEI Z1T VXUUXTXT - TO - DATE ALL SHAPES u o mm n - Vx fv m Mi FAC and make Other road t:r.fr.v . sired. The association Is sen .: c p literature to other part pf t'-i In hopes of helping to bring m . t . pasHage.'of , tUa measure.. f .Uoul-.l t bill pass, the good roads atsncii i will' take Immednate steps for a 1 bond issue so thera can be built fir the t mountains a road -which enn l-n traveled at all times of the year in an automobile. The plan "advocated'' tv-the prgnnU sation is to build a rod with a con crete foundation extending from tlia ocean at Coos Bay to every city in thn county and east to the Douglas count line. Tha people of that county would then be asked to take It op and ex tend the road into Roseburg. A Red Hot Debate Single Tax vs. Anti-Single Tax, Ilcnr the subject from both sides." Chas. II. Shields, representing anti-slngl. tax, and W. 8. ITRen representing graduated single tax. In Joint debate, ', Bungalow theatre. Thursdar evening. October !i. at 8 o'clock. (Paid Adv.) -X:ii THIS $8.95 will buy Coats such as Coats," Friday - elezant" black Broadcloth -Coats. low regular . prices haveJbeen full length, t throughout in " .A ll UUi , tliu-. Friday, only; $1.75 Mannish Waists $1.25 Remember,' you can ilways buy a $175 Tailored Waist at The Em porium for $1.25. It's our leader. griped " madrases,- percales - and :a, iciv.aic9 ana $i:25 outing flannel s, with collars rnatch. s Friday FACTO UY 2500 Men's1 Sample AND STYLES : Yom? . Choice :0 and Pin: 11 r. "7 II I 1 K e.r I -VM : MS ' 1 TI 1 4tt 'tm mm i . i ' 1 '"-At f X