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THURSDAY -
MAY 2, 1895
TRUE PATRIOTISM.
That patriotism ia the rack upon
which all governments are bailt is be
yond question ; and jast as that patriot
ism ia pure, strong and general, bo ia the
government, which is bailt open it,
strong and stable. ' It was love of coun
try that brought the minute-men to
gether at Lexington ; that sustained the
ragged army whose bare feet left blood
upon the snow at Valley Forge, and for
eight years made the continental army
superior to bnnger and privation. It
was patriotism that gathered the clans
of the north to war with their brethren
of the South, and it was patriotism,
though applied to a locality instead of
the whole country, that filled the Con
federate ranks. - Without it no govern
ment can exist; and herein lies tne
greatest danger to our institutions.
The wealth ot the country is setting
an example of selfishness, of greed and
disloyalty. It Is doing so in undertak
ing to avoid the payment of its share of
the expenses of the government. The
submission to taxation is an example of
patriotism, but unfortunately an exam
pie that is not set by the very wealthy
Under our system of raising revenue, by
customs and imposts, the burden is
divided, not according to a man's ability
to bear it, bnt it is a per capita tax, of
which the poor man pays just as much
as the rich one. John Smith eats just
as much sugar as John Jacob Astor, and
pays just as much tax. Yet John Smith
has $1,000 in the government partner
ship and John Jacob baa $100,000,000.
The expense of carrying on the govern
ment should be borne in proportion to
their wealth, as 100,000 to 1. Why?
Because John Jacob has 100,000 times as
much Interest at stake, 100,000 times as
much in which hla interests are protect
ed. If it were not for John Smith and
his class, that make the bone and sinew
of the government, some man or men,
stronger than John Jacob, would take
his wealth away from him. He should,
therefoie, pay in proportion to the
amount he has at stake.
In time of peace the John Smith class
pays 95 per cent of the expenses of car
rymcr on the government, and in time of
war that class furnishes 100 per cent of
the soldiers who risk their lives to pro
tect their small sums and John Jacobs'
large ones. In time of peace the ex
tremely wealthy are tax dodgers, and in
time of war they are danger dodgers.
It is true that during the late war John
Jacob's class submitted to an income
' tax without questioning its constitution
ality ; but it was because their interests
were at stake and they could not dodge
it without risk to all they had. When
the war was over almost the first tax to
come off was the income tax, though
John Sherman, who was then an honest
man, at least, tried to retain it. The
poor millionaires set rp the pitiful plea
that it was "a war measure" that they
had submitted to peacefully, and now
that the war was over the burden should
be lifted from them. They ignored the
fact that the $2,600,000,000 debt was
also "a war measure," and gracefully
. slipping from under it, they let the full
weight rest . upon John Smith and his
claBS. That class was patriots. .' They
proved it on many a battle field, and
emphasized it with - their blood and
their lives. A half million of them left
lifeless bodies on southern battle-fields,
and when at last the fratricidal strife was
over," they came home scarred, maimed
and broken in health, to , be honored
with the plaudits of a proud nation, and
permitted to go to work to pay off all
their share of the war debt, and that of
John Jacob Astor's class too. They
were patriots and submitted to this
most damnable outrage. ,
Our school histories, in treating of the
late war, devote considerable space to
the fact that "Vanderbilt presented the
government a fine steamship, costing
$150,000 or more. It is said that it as
a great gift, a magnificent gift. Per
haps it was; but -weighed in the scales
with some others, it was as the floating
down of the thistle in the scales against
a . universe. Aye! there were 500,000
gifts beside which Vanderbilt's was
nothing; gifts that loosened heart
strings, instead of those of the purse.
When the noble American mother,
moved by divine patriotism, clasped
her yet beardless boy to the breast that
nourished him, and sanctifying him
with her tears, sent him where duty
called, she gave him to her country and
her country's God. She gave a priceless
treasure. .And when in the van of bat
in the wind, what a gift was his 1 No
more will the brave heart beat within
that breast! No more will the warm
blood leap through artery and vein !
The sun . will rise, but never again will
those waxen lids quiver beneath its glo
rious rays! The bugle will blow, bnt
Gabriel alone can awaken sound within
thoBe closed ears ! The mother's caress,
the voice of love, the gladsomeness of
children round his knees, the high am
bition, the plaudits of men all that
men hold dear, shall never be for him.
The grave, where even his identity is
l8t, the trench of the nameless dead ;
these only are his reward. What think
you of the two gifts? What think you
of the two kinds of patriotism? Think
you the example of those who rebel at
the trifling levy made upon them to
meet the debt then made, will stir the
younger generation to patriotic deeds?
Alas, no!
Let our wealthy class not so soon for
get their debt to those who gave up all.
Let them set the example of patriotism
by meeting cheerfully, willingly . and
anxiously the full and heaping measure
of their share of maintaining our grand
government. They owe it to the coun
try, but they owe it doubly to them
selves, for the time will come when the
country will need defenders, and who . is
there that will bare bis breast then to
defend those who in time of peace forgot
their duty and refused to bear their
share of the expenses of running the
government. Let them beware of the
day when the cry of "Wolf!" "Wolf!"
shall be heard unheeded.
The O. K. T'a.
Salem audiences have seldom received
as big a musical and literary treat as
was enjoyed last night at the Reed.
Lack of space only forbids adequate
mention of it. and the promise is made
that tonight's performance will receive
notice which it so rightly deserves.
Every number on the program was a
gem and the audience was taxed to de
termine which pleased the most. Mr.
Skinner is one of the finest tenors who
ever stood before a Salem house, and the
quartette so charmed everybody that
they were forced out by three encores
Bert Van Cleve, who is well known here,
was also brought out three times and
every member bronght at least one
repeat. The O. K. T's are simply de-
ightfnl and must be heard to be appre
ciated Statesman.
The O. K; T. Concert Company will
appear at Armory hall tonight. Admis
sion, free.
N otioe to Water Consumer.
The water commission has ordered
that the rules concerning the use of
water for irrigation be printed and
posted upon Che gates of consumers, so
that all may understand what the rules
are. This has been done as ordered.
The great waste of water heretofore, and
the limited supply make the enforce
ment of these rnles absolutely neces
sary. All consumers will -please take
notice of these regulations, and in case
of a violation of the rnles, the water will
be at. once shot off and a charge of $1
will be made before again making the
connection.
I. J. Norman, Supt.
The best is always cheapest. Herrin
makes the best cabinet photographs for
only $2.50 per dozen. Chapman block,
op stairs. a20-tf.
Out-door plants, rose Dusnes, pansies,
forget-me-nots, and dahlia-bulbs at the
Rtubling Greenhouse, Cor. Eighth and
Liberty. 2t
Are Your Eyes Open?
IF SO, READ THIS.
Just Received,
A. Complete Assortment of ; GARDEN
and TIMBER SEEDS. We can save
you money. Now wend your way to the. '
Big Brick, opposite Moody's Warehouse.
Telephone 20. Terms Cash.
a first
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Rillipery.
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TOBACCO.
Caveats, and Trade-M arks obtained, and all Fat.
ent Business conducted ior moderate fees.
niiB fimvtn w im OnflKITr U.S. PlTfNT OmCE 1
and we can secure patent in leas time than those J
remote from Washington.
Send model, drawing or photo., with desertp- i
tloo. We advise, if patentable or not, free of
charge. Our fee not due till patent as secured.
a piyui rr. "How to Obtain Patents." with
cost of same in the U. S. and foreign countries
sent tree. Address,
C.A.SfJOWfiCO.
Opp. Patent Optic:. Washington, D. C
THE DALLES
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ASSOCIATION.
The above association .is
prepared to take a list of all
and any kind of Keal ILstate
for sale or exchange, whereby
the seller will have the undi
vided assistance of the follow
ing Ileal Estate Agents, or
ganized as an association for
the purpose of inducing im
migration to Wasco and Sher
man Counties, and generally
stimulating the sale of' prop
erty:, C. E. Bayard, T. A. Hud
son, Jl G. Koontz & Co., J. M
Huntington & Co., Dufur &
Hill, N. Whealdon, Gibons &
Marden, G. W. Rowland.
Address any of the above
well known firms, or
F. D. HILL, Sec'y,
The Dalles, Oregon,
Having secured the services of
- class trimmer from the city
assure .my patrons perfect sat
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t a.h-.iV ... iW
REAL
TATC
isfaction's to style and finish.
Call and see the large variety
of Hats on display in window.
Qoods loal
Successor to Anna Peter & Co
Balk Seeds.
A Fine Line of Freeh Bulk Seeds, jast
arrives.
Kentucky Blue Grass,
Red Clover,
White Clover,
Peas,
Onions
Turnips,
Carrots,
Beets.
Alfalfa,
Millet,
Beans,
ALL VARIETIES
Flower Seeds, Onion Sets.
J. B. CROSSEN,
Grocer.
Ask Central for 62.
SiuDiing Greennouse
Everything for the Garden
we can furnish Floral Desiena and
Bouquets second to none in Eastern Ore
gron at very reasonable prices.
see our assortment ot Jf lants, tfutton-
hole Bouquets, and display in M. Z.
Uonnell s Drugstore and Heller's isalc
ery. . Orders can be left at either of the
above places.
The Hyacinths are now in inll bloom
All are cordially invited to come and
see our assortment of Flowera and
Greenhouse Plants.
Snipes-Kinersly Drug C o.
Drugs,
Paints,
Wall Paper,
Window Glass.
129 Second St.,
THE DALLES, - - OR
R- JsVCOBSEN BOOK -and MUSIC CO.
THE LEADERS IN -
Pianos and Organs, Books
NOTIONS, STATIONERY.
Call and set their prices. Sell PIANOS on
easy monthly payments, and is prepared to meet
any wnrjBititivfli
162 SeconiL SL THE DALLES, OR
2E2 X S
15 Garden and fZ
Grass Seeds
5 in Bulk, at
J. H. Cross'.
w Feed & Gro
eery Store.
&'.E5 23 D S
Don't Forget
THAT THE
Crow Photo Co.
(Formerly Crow & Luesier, of Portland) .
Will soon hST their New Photograph
Gallery at The Dalles finished
and ready for business. .
Walt until yon see samples of work and prices
before haying; pictures taken. apr20
Cb Irk eater'. EnsU.n Dfaasead Br
EUNYROYAL PILLS
Orlcintvl mm Only
rc, aJwt;i reUavbie. u.dic uk .
Draffglit tor CktckUr BnfHUM Dim-i
WfraiullB UmI and Gold at.lta
v :, .Itxtxaa, Malad with blue ribbon. Tata
q r iwm ana swanw. irrainiau, car sma .
fi " Relief for ..." Uar, by rvtm
f Mail. TeMlMtiiali. Jimm
Bring in Your Family.
Zome in
And see how cheaply
Men's Suits, Boys'
LACES, WOOLENS,
Everything from Hat to Shoes,
C. F STEPHENS,
Gaseade koeks
GIVEN
REDMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB
Sunday,
Grounds will bs prepared at
After lunch the following
CLIMBING GREASED
PAT MAN'S RACE,
Prizes to the amount of Twenty-five Dollars will be awarded
the successful
After stopping at the
make a trip to Bonneville, where another stop-will be made.
It is probable that Captain Webb will make a frightful
plunge over the rapids on this
All those desirous of examining the Government Works
at the Cascades will be given
ROUND TRIP TICKETS, . . . . $1.00
Children under 12 years of age, half price.
Train will leave the Umatilla House at 8 o'clock a. m.,
and returning arrive at 6 p. m.
The Dalles Orchestral Union Band
WILL ACCOMPANY THE EXCURSION.
Closing Out Sale
of DRY GOODS
CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS.
Past or present values cut no figure, as goods
MUST be SOLD
The C. P. and P. D., French Woven, Hand-Made, Dr.
Warner's Health, Coraline, French Model and other makes
of Corsets will be closed out at extremely low prices. Call
and be convinced. You will be surprised at our low prices.
J. P.
RUPERT & GABEL,
Wholesale and retail manufacturers and dealers in
Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars,
TENTS and WAGON COVERS,
And all Articles Kept In a First Class Harness Shop.
EEPAIKING PROMPTLY DOSE.
Yourself
we can dress all of you.
Suits, Silks, Satins,
COTTONS, LINENS,
for everyone. All new stock.
and Bonneville,
BY THE
-ON-
Pay 12th.
the Locks for a Basket Picnic.
amusements will be had:
POLE, SACK RACE,
LADIES' RACE.
competitors.
Locks a few hours the train will
occasion.
ample opportunity. -
LESS than COST.
McINERNY.
AdjoiningJoles, Colling A Co.'i ltr.
MRS: IK. E. BRIGGS,
tle that young life went oat as a candle
112 Second Street
fil iniraMtrnW'- 14 iUim.
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