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OURNAL', tfORTLANH, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY ' 14, 1913. JHE OREGON DAILY J Raising Turkeys in Bulk on a Douglas County, Oft Farm , Firtt and Yamhill. Second and Morrison 87 and 89 Third. Third and Oak. Correspondent Shows Corpor ation Cinches Large Bod ies of Rich lands and Can Dictate State's Price. When you see it in our ad, it's so. MIITHFRN fllM SVAMP IAND ACT . -y .. y-- v-tf'. 8i SCANDALOUS GRAB 'S.. JvV Balemf Or., ITb. 14.--To the Editor tof The Journal I think I but glvo voice to the general sentiment of the people who are at all convternant with 1 th nrovlulonH of II. B. 188. uasaed at the 1911 seaaion of the Oregon legisla ture, vetoed by the governor and passed over his veto by the present session, , when I say this La one of the most pernicious and Infamous measure ever enacted Into law In this state. This U an act "authorizing the stata land boa 1-4 to contract for the drainage of lakes, marshes and swamps; the re clamation of the land forming the beds of, or submerged by such lakes, marshes and swamps, and for the sale of such lands to the person, company of persons, associations or corporations reclaiming and draining the same, and fixing the. rights of riparian owners.", I learn from Mr. Brown, clerk of the state land board there are 272,000 acres of such lands involved In this steal lands, which, when drained, will be of ' the best in the state, such as those of Lake Lablsh, worth .from $100 up per cre. Of course' Senator Thompson, who Is probably a take county whlppersnapper for some large, cattle company, or cor poration, said, and perhaps "made the legislators believe, that the land would be of little value, and not suitable for small holders. The Swamp X,and Steal. One of the most nauseating, the bold est and most palpable scandals growing oui or tne disposal I might say fritter ing away of the vast domain of land given to the state by congress, was the "swamp land steal," as It was familiar ly called, when I came to the state In 1870. The generalissimo of that steal was said to be one "Hen" Owens, dub- "n, tne "swamo an ire I." Is this to be another steal another scandal? And will another "swamp an gel" appear? Just wait. Think; 273, 000 acres of rich swamp land, at only 110 per acre, equals $2,730,000; at Ji'O, $6,460,000; at $40. $10,920,000; at $100, $27,300,000; such Is not an improbabil ity People's Sights Examined. But are not the lights of the Rtate and the people securelv iruarrieri hv thn law, so as to prevent a monopoly of these reclaimed lands, and as to the price at which they are to be sold? Let us look at the law. Does it secure us aKainst monopoly? Read again the title of the act, as above quoted. You will note that it is to be a law "authorizing the state land board to contract for the drainage of lakes, marshes and swamps and for the sale of , such lands to the person, company of persons, a6oclntion or corporation re claiming or draining the same." Section 1 authorizes the board to en ter into contracts with persons' or In corporations for the drainage of ny lakes, marshes or swamps lying in the state of Oregon, "and for the sale of such, drained and reclaimed lands to the persons or corporations that drain and reclaim the same." Section 3 says: "The state land board shall by said contract fix the amount which shall be paid to the state of Ore gon by such pPrson, company of persons, association or incorporated company for the land which Is drained gnd reclaimed by said work." f Section 4 says the board "shall de termine the price per ttitr& for which said lands shall be sold fts the. person, company, association or incorporated company draining and reclaiming the same" and "shall make and execute deed conveying said land, or such part thert of as is rihown to bo drained and re claimed, to the person, company of per sons, association or incorporated com pany reclaiming the same." BUI Create Monopoly. Thus the Intelligent reader will read ily see that this law, Instead of guard ing against a great land monopoly, ac tually creates one, because the board will have no authority to sell or deed this reclaimed land to any other person, association or corporstion than the par ty draining It. The board has no au thority to cut it up In small tracts, to actual settlers, or to require the pur- cnasers 10 io so, or at any fixed price. .Did it ever occur to the wise legis lators who enacted this law over the governor's veto, that the parties secur ing this land monopoly may also with It secure all the water, and thug also secure a virtual monopoly of the hill pasture lands surrounding these lakes and swamps? I have heard of such, even in Lake county. Matter of Price Considered. And the price are we right sure that the board will have the power to exact a price commensurate with the full value of the land? The board can sell to only One party the party that reclaimed. If the seller has only one party to whom he can sell, is he on equal terms with the buyer? I doubt It. Is not the state at the mercy of the purchaser? But It may be replied that the state land board can refuse to contract If the price of fered Is not satisfactory. Then business would stop, and the law be an abortion, and the lakes remain undrained and un productive for years, or until a wise and adequate law could be enacted. Other Objections. I have not discussed nearly all tht serious objections to this law. Let me mention a few others: There Is no requirement that the per son, company or coporatlon entering into a contract with the state to drain, shall give adequate bonds for perform- nce of the contract. , Section 4 says: "But shall be entitled Home and turkey yard, also a few of the flock , of Isadore E. Rfce of Rice Hill, Or., near Oakland. to enter upon the lands," "and shall have and retain the full possession, con trol, use and right of occupancy until said work Is completed and deeds Issfjje." If the company falls, then air the state can get Is the work done, and that may be nil. Conclusion: It Is Just such ill con sidered laws as this that grant monopo lies to rob the people, that swell the de mand for single tax and Socialism. Gov ernor West was not, by the passage of this law, put Into a hole, but the people were. Their remedy Is the referendum. Will they invoke It? I hope so. ''' JOHN P. ROBERTSON. UNION POULTRY SHOW EXHIBITORS KEEN RIVALS (Special to Tbe Journal. 1 Union. Or., Feb. 14. The second an nual poultry sflbw of Union opened yes. terday with tffaf finest collsctlon of birds yet shown in the Grande Rorid valley. The Judglnsj was done by Pro fessor James Dryden of the Oregon Ag ricultural college. lie also delivered a free illustrated lecture last evening on "Better Eggs and More of Them." In addition to a fine display of birds grown in this vicinity are many of royal line age from outside points. Twenty-two silver cups valued at $250 were awarded last evening to the successful contestants. Rivalry wis keen. The grand sweepstakes prize of 0 $50 cup was an object of Interest. The management feels more than pleased with the display made and wili continue the exhibit until Saturday night Busy Times at Falls City. (Special to The Joiirnnl.) Falls City, Or., Feb. 14 The new saw mill and planing mill of the Falls City Lumber company, which has been in course of construction . for several months, . is ncaring completion. The planers w-iil be started February 17, the sawmill about March In. Wallace Prown Is preparing to erect a sawmill on the Treat place, and other Falls City people will start the long idle (Gerlln ger) Dutch Creek mill. Pioneer Woman Dies. (Special to The Journal t North Yakima, "Wash., Feb. 14. Mrs. Lydla F. Severance, born in Maine and a former resident of Tillamook, Or., died this week, aged 74. She Is survived by her husband, Joseph Severance and four children, also by a brother, Joseph Wes ton of Tillamook, Or. Mrs. Severance was the mother of 14 children. Much of her life has been that of a pioneer with Its trials, hardships and privations. She had lived here 12 years. , logger Found Dead in Bed. (Special to The Jonrnl. Marshfleld, Or., Feb. 14. Tom Milli gan, an old-time logger, was found dead in bed at the South Slough camp of the Smith Powers Logging company. It Is believed that he died of heart disease. He had been In the employment of A. H. Powers for many years. TALLMAN IS NEW HEAD OF PENDLETON CLUB III- z t ' ' ? AT ' I hi ' I J. V. Tall-an (Special to The Journal.) Pendleton, Or., Feb, 14. At a recent meeting of the Commercial club of this city, Joseph V. Tallman was chosen president for the ensuing year. Mr. Tallman Is head of the Tallman Drug company of this city and for many years has been Identified with the local business world. Being an ardent baseball fan, one of his first official acts w-a8 to get behind the movement to retain league baseball here another year, and his attitude had a great deal to do with the decision ultimately reached to keep a club in the Western Trl-State league during the coming sea son. Mr. Tallman Is also" a member of the Pendleton school board and has al ways been a most public spirited man. The other officers chosen at the meeting were A. J. McAllister, vice president; John Dickson, treasurer; R. Alexander, Clarence Bishop, W. J. Clarke, J. F. Robinson, F. K. Judd, Law rence Frazier, J. H. Sturgls, W. N. Mat lock, George A. Hartman Jr. and E. J. Murphy, directors. The secretary is yet to be chosen. at the Commercial club and a number of prominent people paid tribute to the martyred president. C. A." Johns was toastmaster, and among the speakers were: Ex-Senator C. W. Fulton, Col. Sam White. Mrs. M. h. T. Hidden, Rev. Benjamin "3oung, L. I). MahOne, lane McMillan Ordway with her original poem on Dbcoln; C B. Moores, for Abigail Scott iSunlway; Mrs. J. M. Louden. Hamiltdn Johnstone, Emma B. Carroll, Lewis IlXawley and K. K. Kubll. Mrs. Nina Larowe read Lincoln's favorite poem, "Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud?" The Grand Army quartet sang and Miss Mabel Baker sang "The Star Spangled Banner." SHEEP EPIDEMIC NEAR BAKER ISTAYED (Special The Journal. Y Baker, Or., Feb. 14. While many sheep are still-dying on the Lower Tow der and in the vicinity of Ooie Creek, still it is thought thatffc.e'wobt of the epidemic is over, and tKat-The death rate, which was hundreds a day for several days, .will soon be reduced to little or nothing. State Sheep In spector Dr. W. H. Lytle of Pendleton is still working in the infected district and has not changed his first diagonis that poison fodder was the cause of the epidemic. While It is impossible to es timate the total loss to sheepmen, it will riin Into thousands of dollars. Thou sands of sheep and lambs had died, which a littlo later would probably be worth from $2.60 to $3.00 apiece. HONOR MEMORY OF GREAT AMERICAN In honor of the anniversary of Lin coln's birthday, members of the Lincoln club Wednesday night held a banquet UPHOLDS REFUSAL TO REDUCE ASSESSMENTS Circuit Judge Kavanaugh yesterday upheld the board of equalization In lta refusal to reduce the assessments of property between- Eleventh and Fif teenth streets, on Washington. A to tal of approximately $500,000 reduction of assessments was asked, which would mean about $12,000 in actual taxes. Fol lowing the refusal of the board to re duce the assessment the owners ap pealed to the circuit court. An appeal may be made to the supreme court. The owners complain that they are as sessed higher in proportion to values than property owners on lower Washing ton and other streets. BAKER PASTOR PLANS UNION OF CHURCHES (SpecUl to The Journal.) Baker, Or., Feb. 14. While, he does not advocate strongly the change all at one time nor does he hold that the city is quite ready for the change, yet Rev. Ward Maclienry, pastor of the First Presbyterian church is planning to tring aoout as soon as possible a federation of all the Protestant churches here. Rev. Mr. Maclienry is a Princeton man, and came here some years ago from Ashland. While a great many church people agree with him and are in .favor of the consolidation, the op position undoubtedly will be very heavy. 11 11 l-miMi inni.1 111 GLASGOW 2H la. BELMONT 2tt la. M . MEDORA 2H la. 7 ", I ( I fa and Women Old and YoungUse and Endorta Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey because of its great remedial qualities. These friends who have been made strong and vigorous bf its use are glad to proclaim its tonic stimulating vir tues and recommend it to their friends and neighbors. v 1 1 At69-Fls Like SO "Eight years ago, when sick, I lost my appe tite. I could not eat 6olid foods'. 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