THE jNDEPENDENT.
BATURDAY, MARCH 22, ISSi.
gsi..zi-i..4iRW.-i'j .w-
Centra! Committee Meeting.
A nucling of the Democratic county
central committee is hereby ca.led to
meet at Itoseburg, on Tuesday, tlio i
25th day cf March, ISSi, at 10 o'clock j
a. m. J. W. Hamilton,
Chairman of Committee.
Mortgage
Tas Decision-
The mortgage tax law has been de
cided unconstitutional by th United
States Circuit court. The. Scottish
loan company brought the suit to re
strain the Sheriffs of the several coun
ties in the St-ite where the company
loaned money and have their mort
gages recorded, from collecting the tax-
Judge Deady places his decision on
the ground that the law is special and
in violation of the State constitution,
which prohibits the passage of special
or local laws for the assessment and
collection of taxes. The gist of his
opinion is that the law provides for the
assessment of mortgages on land which
is situaUd in but one county of the
State, to the exclusion of mortgages on
land in more than one county.
Without questioning the legality of
the learned judge's decision, as the
same may be reviewed by a higher tti
" buna), it is but just to say that the
opinion is labored and contains state
ments and reflections on the farmers of
Oiegon that coms with a bad grace
from tho bench. In the opinion, after
stating that the land is appraised fot
taxation about one-third of its cash
value, ho says "As an illustration
take the casa of a farmer in Linn coun.
tv. lie owns a farm worth in cash
10,000. Hq borrows from some per
.. ion or corporation in Portland $5,000,
and gives a mortgage upon his farm to
secure the payment of the same. The
county assessor, chosen by himself and
neighbors for the special purpose, esti
mates the cash value of the farm for
the purpose of taxation, at not exceed
ing $5,000, and it may bo at only
3,000. From this false valuation the
farmer is allowed to deduct his indebt
edness at its par Value and thereby cs
capes taxation."
This reflection of the learned judge
upon the farming community and tho
various assessors of the State, that they
ure elected to evade the statute and vio
late their oaths of oflice, is an assump
tion without facts to sustain it and is
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kg.iinst reason and common sense.
anepcasn value or property is what it
will sell fr in the market, and it is
doubtful if there is a county in the
State where the entire body of land
.would bring within ten per cent, of its
appraised value, if offered at auction,
after due advertisement. A particular
farm that a purchaser might fancy
would perhaps bring more. Lut we
doubt if there is a piece of land in the
State that has been sold for taxes, that
has brought it appraised raluc. Let
the farmer in the case illustrated by
Judge Deady apply to Portland or for--,pis;n
capitalists who have invested their
- money, fo an additional loan to pay
the tax the Judge would impose upon
Jiim, and settle the unpaid balance of
his store bill consequent upon the fail
ure of crops, and he will bo met with a
refusal. When tho capitalist conies to
foreclose the mortgage and sell the land
to pay the principal and inte rest of the
Joan, the chances arc niue to one that
jt will not bring the amount anJ there
will be a judgment over against the
borrower.
Judge Deady assumed jurisdiction of
this case not on the ground that the
federal constitution or law had been
infringed upon, but solely on the
ground that the plaintiff is a foreign
Corporation. I'y coming here to do
business under the laws of this State
tho Scotch company, injustice, becomes
pubject not only jto the privileges but
immunities of our State. The State
Supreme court has passed upon the va
lidity of this law and held it constitu
tional. A law of congress makes the
interpretation of a State constitution
jnd law by the Supreme court of the
State, the rule of interpretation to be
followed by tho federal courts. Not
withstanding the decision of the State
court in holding the law constitutional,
Judge Peady claims that pur Supreme
court failed to pass upon the question
upen'which his opinion is based.
The learned judge while ho suggests
jnethods by which the money power
would escape taxation and the burden
pf supporting the State and local gov
trnroents would be fastened upon the
farmers, he does not deny the right of
the State to tax all mortgages on the
lands within its territory,
If the. law is technically defective its
principles and objects are right. It is
but just and equitable that the money,
whether it belongs to a foreign corpo
ration or the local citizen, should bear
it share of taxation. The governor
hould at one call the legislature to
gether to remedy the defect, if any ex
ists. Should he fail to do his duty in
this respect, the people should see to it
that persons are elected to the next
legislature! who will pass a law so per
fect that even a federal court can find
no excuse ! fur setting it aside in favor
of tho moneyed power.
. TirTarii? eforrt3ra.
A New jYork dispatch to the Orcgo
nian, March 15th, says. Tho New
York Fred Tiade club give its sixth
annual dinner to-night. Horace White
and Man to d Marble were among the
fruest. Letters of regret were received
from Senators Bayard, Pendleton and
Deck, Charles Francis Adams and Hen-
ry'Ward Beecher.
President Ererett A. "Wheeler wel-
corned the guests, especially Speaker
Carlisle. jWhen the president finished
his remarks, he said Carlisle would re-
spond to the first toast. The gentle-
men at the table applauded loudly.
! Carlisle's views.
When Cai lisle arose every man in
the room stood up and cheered again
and agnail The sentiment to which
- . I . -w-m 1
Carl is e responded was "Uur federal
" . .. t ' :. . ....
Union." After making acknowledge
mcnt cf tha i-ecention. he said: "I am
obliged always for opportunities for say-
ing a few j words in response to the toast
which is assigned me. The formation
of a Union, peaceful and voluntary
which mads such radical changes in the
relations j between the several States
themselve?, and between them and tbe
eneral government, wa3 undoubtedly
ono of the greatest political achieve-
ments of modern times. It is. I think.
r - I
safe to say that in no other prit of the
woild could such i change been peace-
fully made at that time, and perhaps it
s equally safe to say it could not have
been made here twenty or thirty years
later. The old federation possessed no
ians of sustaining itself. In fact it
had no power to impose tax, regulate
commerce or administer justice. It
had bat 'one of tho essential depart
ments of real government the legisla
tive and even that was defective and
almo.r impotent. Each State had the
ri-ht to imnose duties, subiect onlv to
the condition that they should not in-
tsrfere with the treaties entered into
hy the United States with foreign
countries or States. There was no lim
itation whatever upon any State impos
ing a duty upon the products of any
other . American State brought, in its
limits for consumption, for the purpose
protecting its own manufacturers. The
Slate of New York had full power to
impose any rate of duty upon Phila
delphia goods, and New Jersey pos
sessed the same power in respect to the
products of New York.
If free trade is what it is, and every
one claims, if it enables them to over
come natural disadvantages and secure
a higher degree of transportation, it
must be' admitted that the arrange
ments existing under the confederation
was a wisa one, and ought never to
have been disturbed. This fieo trade
was established by the constitution, not
only for trad, between States tlien ex
isting, but between all the Slates that
might thereafter exist as members of
the federal union. Most all will admit
that the j wonderful transportation of
this country is attributable to that pro
vision more largely than to any other
thing. What ? different picture would
have been presented if the policy of re
striction5 or nrotcction had lire vailed
among States as it has prevailed for so
many years between the United States
acd foreign nations. Under the lib
eral policy established by the constitu
tion our means of Internal commnnica
tion and ! transportation, in increasing
free commercial intercourse between
the States, has promoted the develop
ment of Our national resources, fostered
agriculture and manufactures and ad
ded millions to the wealth of the peo
ple, while the protective system has, to
a large extent at legist, shut us off from
tho markets of other countries and
brought us substantially to the demands
of home i consumption, and in many
cases has actually arrested the free de
velopment of our great industrial in
terests. The constitution not Qnly prohibited
States from laying imposts on imports
or exports, but expressly delegated to
congress the power to collect duties to
pay for the general welfare. This is
simply the power to raise revenue for
public purposes. It is a monstrous
abuse to use it not for the purpose of
revenue, but foy the purpose of prohi
bition of commerce. It is, if possible
a still greater abuse of that power to
employ it for privato and public pur
poses. Let no man, I pray yon, mis
understand edo on this point. Expe
rience has shown that it is almost im
possible to jjevise any scheme that will
not instantly, in a greater or less de
gree, either injure or benefit private
industrial interests. I mean to say that
when the; primary or one object of tax
ation is the fostering of private inter
ests it is j not used in the ultimate
for the power of taxation, but it is
simply spoliation. When we have ad
justed ourselves to the system of pro.
tection it lwould bo injurious suddenly i
siMigBS-:
to reeal or greatly reduce duties.
Such course Mould seriously alarm
many who are employed in these enter
priser. For these reasons it has always been
ray opinion that it was the duty of con
gress to proceed carefully on this sub
ject, having due regard for every step
In other words, I am in favor of a
reformation, not a revolution. This
process of reformation .nut goon un
til the power of taxation is used only
for proper purposes. There must be no
step backward. I have already briefly
intimated that this federal union is a
commercial as well as a political one.
We are instinctively opposed to the
British system of government in Amer.
ica. Taxation only for the purpose of
raising revenue for public use should
be an established law. I will aid any
body of men in bringing about this
grand result."
The reference of Mr, Carlisle to a
revenue for public purpo3es elicited
emphatic concurrence, as did his decla
ration that he was for a reformation,
. 1. A 1 .' Ill
not a revolution. AS ne uttered tnw
closing sentence tho company rose,
waved handkerchiefs and cheered
heartily."
Jlilary A. Herbert of Alabama, re
plied to tha toast, "Tariff Reform."
Hon. David A Wells spoke to "the
prospect of tariff reform, freer trade
and better times.
Congressman Belmont spoke for our
"Commercial Interests."
Professor William G. Sumner of
Yale collece. answered "Fallacies of
w
Legislation, and Orlando B. Potter
"The City of New York."
Why advocate a protective tariff to
encourage American skilled labor, when
the cheap operators of tho eld world
are brough here under contract at S8
per head
What has become of our temperance
itemst Prohibition languishes while
rum runs riot through the land.
DRY'S SALOON,
Joctson. Street,
lioseburg-
The nropretor of this well kmwn and
popular resort would ihauk his Striends
tor their line al patronage in the past
and would ask for a continuance o
he same in the future. The public is
informed that 1 keep none but the beet
br.iiitw or wires, iKiuors and cigars
and that I ell over the bar the cele
bratd Jesse "Moore & Co.'a Kentucky
W hisk'es
A good billiard table will be found
in the saloon; also tbe leaiing pauers
of the world.
T2;c Fai-ious Unrnyiletl
1 Jyu itiHuSr wB&mmmm
Tho Hardnan Piano,
A strictly first-class instrument at
moderate price; Also
The Popular Pease Piano
A.
L. BANCROFT & CO.,
721 Market st., San Francisco,
Sole agents fcr Pacific Coas"
For Sale.
A SUPERIOR LOT OE GRADE AND THOU
J.X. oujjhbred
Spanish Merino Bucks,
At my fanu, six milci north of Uoscburg, which will
bo sold dic-p fur cash, or approved credit.
alStf
THOMAS SMITH.
FARMS
FOE
SALE,
The uiKlersigncd lias lor sale
the following Ileal Prop
erty in Douglas Coun
ty, Stateof Oregon:
A
FIRST-CLASS GRAIN FARM NEAR TIIK
Town of Wilbur, coutai'iins 314 acre. Has a
fjiod dwelling ho.iso and out-building, and a ftno or
chard; nil wed fenced and watered; 2-0 acre in grain,
A desirable home and very cheap.
ONE FARM CONTAINING 352 ACRES, 125 OF
Which is plow land in cultivation, batunce jww
ture; all fenced; well watered; kooJ iiuiroveniuiitg
and orchard.
ONE SECTION OF LAND NEAR THE TOWN
of Scottsbur; 80 acres river lxltoin, balance I .ill
and timber laud.
A
FARM NEAR WILBUR, CONTAINING 923
acres; 125 acres in irraiis, the balance splendid
gnzws land. About 30O acrers level, well watered
and well unproved. Tl(e crop and 500 head of heep
will be sord with the land if desired bj purchaser,' at
t bargain.
A FaRM NEAR ROSEBLKO, CONTALVIXS 32Q
acres, all under feue$. Uool frm fir (rra1ng
land.
A FINE STOCK FARM CONTAINING 643 ACRES
13 mile from Koseburg; 125 acres pf good grain
land, at a bargain.
ALRGE STOCK 'AND GRAIN FARM KEAR
Oakland, containing 3200 acres, Atx ut 700
acres j)l6w land, well fenced aim well watered.
A STEAM SAWMILL AT DRAIN STATION ON
Railroad.
4 FLOURING 1LL AT SCOTTSBURG.
A NO. ONE FLOURING MILL FOUR MILES
from Oakland, on 'JalijMxtu creek.
A NUMBER OF TOWN LOTS IN THE CITY OF
Oakland.
I will sell the above real property ou rea-
-pcable terms. For full particulars enquire
of J. C. HUTCHINSON,
Oaklaml, Doviyhis County, Oregou.
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KOSEBURO, OREGON,
Mcculloch & co,
xtopsxs:xo.3$s,
OXLY THE BEST B1L1XDS
Wine, Iinioi. fc Cijyai
Kept on hand, and customers will find this a pleasant
place of re-ort. Give m a call.
Ou e Kxr south of tho Metropolitan Ilotor
METROPOLITAN HOTEL.
This PopuSar JilTouse
Situated n the center of tho business portion of
Roseburjf, huving- recently changed hands, has been
COMPLETELY
RENOVATED
And prepared for the reception of guost?.
dining room will be supplied with tho best thg
The
With good attendance. As Mrs. Ziler has charge of
tha kitchen tho oooktug will be unexception ible.
Mates rcvtoimble. Fru coach to and from tha
railroad. LOV. ZloI.KK.
rrtt
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel, Koseburg.
KSIiayin.? anl ISalr tUUti-.g i;i n
.Workmanlike .Ian.ier.
W. T. PEET,
W..S. HUM PURE V,
A. Y. HOYEY,
11. C. IlUMl'lIKEY.
DOUGLAS CO. BANK,
Feet, Humphrey & Co.
fPn ANSACT A GEXEUAL BAN'KIXO BUSINESS.
X I)rav si'jrht drafts on Portland, San Francisco,
New York and other points. Bills of exchang. on
principal points in Europe.
Deposits Received Subject to Bight Check-
AGENTS WANTED lyEBYWHERE
To handle our II.t,L'S. FAM1I.Y BIKLES.
New Subncriptlon edition now ready, the wont
ekxant ever produced. Superb Photo. Al
bania in exclusive deBijrna, directly imiKirted for
our own trade, and standard publications: Hill's
Manual, Histories, etc. We offer unrivalled in.
duoamentH, with exclusiTe territory. Write to ub,
BAIRD & DILLON
PubliBhew.ManufacttirerB and Importers JLakesida
2uxldiiv. ia and ti. Clark tit., Chicago, 1iu
A FARM FOB.
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AW. CONE HAS A FINE FARM OF OX
. hundred and sixty acres, situated in Whitmore
Cap, one mile south of Oakland, Douglas county,
which ha offer, for two thousand dollars. Eighty
acres cltared, of the best quality of fann'ng land, a
lorge new farm house, and outbuildings, all new.
There is a stream of never failing water running
through this farm, and an unlimited open range out
side. , This farm nmst and will be sold. For particu
lars ehquir. of W. F. Owens, Itoscburg, or on the
premises of A. W. CONE.
CIVIL BEND! STORE!
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V. X. ARRINGTON,
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DEALER IN
Diy Gocd3,G:oc:ricr, etc.
All Kinds of Produca TYen i.i Exchange.
CIVIL. BEND, DOUG. CO., OREGON.
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R.S.&J.C. SHERIDAN
(Successors to Thos. P. Sheridan)
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PEALERS IN HARDWARE, TINWARE, STOVES,
GUN'S, CUTLERY, AND TINNERS FUR
NISHING' GOODS.
TIX STORE, ROSEISUKS, Or.
i
Having secured the aoove business, we are pre
pared to keep up its former good name for work and
prices. We have the best of material and always a
full stock of goods on hand and it is our aim to "fur
nish customers with first-eiass articles at live and let
live prices. A full stock of.
Iron nml Steel For Stle.
Pealors from abroad will receive prompt attention.
K. S. &. J. C. fillERIDAN.
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WITCIOIAKSH & JEWSLEH
Rosebui-g", Oregon,
WHOLESALE AND PET All.
DEALER N WA TCIIES, I
CLOCKS, JEWELRY
A FINE ASSORTMENT OS SPEC
TACLES, OF ALL KINDS.
Call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere. Dyn't forgot
the old stand of
L. BSLPILS.
HENRY L. BENSON, A. M. - !
MISS ANNA E. I) E! SEN DO FFER,
D1U J. W. STRANGE,
MISS ADDIE E. SMITH,
New l.iiildlngs, first-class surroundings, low rates of tuition, cheaD lioard.
For particulars apply to UEXKY L. 3S-(SOX. -
altf Principal.
HITCH UP
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iW. Gr. WOOBWAES' S
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AND BUY A
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One of
the biggest find Iest stock of
nothing but the best
lYTHING
Dost Fail
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AY; GAM"
SEE WHAT? WHY, THAT THE
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HAS THE LARGEST STOCK OF
BP.
EVER BROUGHT TO ROSEBURG !
INCLUDING EVERY VARIETY
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
OF THE VERY L A EST STYLES. ALSO
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GENTLEMEN AND BOYS'
READY MADE CLOTHING!
DoWo.Fniltb Ciill'iind Kxtimlno hi Stock!
Pis motto is Quick Sales ami Small frolics."
Remem'bsr tho Plaos. ?ev York Store, Ro.s.urg.
SHERIDAN BROTHERS, ROSEBURG, OR'GN.
They would announce that they have just . received and now have on hand one of tlio
Largest Stocks of General"-Hardware
Ever brought to Don .Us, sort when ad led to their STOVES OF ALL PT
TKKNS ani KEADY MADK TIXWAKK. they are prepared to declare thej have the
bfsv sui ply in their line ot a. iv house in Southern Oregon, which they propos.
can purchase elsewhere. 1
In the shape of budding materials ic the way c lck, butu, etc, we can offer
superior inducements to purchasers. Tiy us.
We .an rive you bargains in the' foli'-.jwinpr brands of stoves, not equalled else
where Duck's, Bonanza, Farmer. Utility, Dexter, Pacific, Viie West, Clarendon
Occidei Iron Kinjr, Eiiipire City, and other stovts s.nd ranges.
The best of workmen arc constantly employed m the manufacture t-f our Tin war
and buvers should K-arn our prices.
We have also taragins tooflerin guns,
as well as in Shot-gun 6 and Pisto's.
We are also Agents for th White Peerles and New Home Sewing Macldna wliicLi
we sell at lowest rates and warrant as coiu ole te ir. every respect,
We can also supply
Avcriii anil Slubbrr Paints,
1 ' e best iu tho market, at. .lowest rates.
Give us a call, inspect ur atock, inquire aa to our pries, and we promise to suit J'
any on c an.
Coos Bay
STAGE
LIKE!
THROUGH TO
Coos Bay in 3G Hours.
Thifilinel? now jirp.irc to carry paesenjers and
freight, licin- supplied with comfortable stage und
and careful drivers. St-iire leaves Itoseburg- everj"
morning at six o'clock. Otiloe ai
HAMILTON'S DRUG STORE.
Fare !o Caas Bay $5.
SALISBURY, HAILY &.CO., P?.
- . Principal.
Assistant.
Principl Commercial Department.
Music Teacher.
You do Tliat
NEW SET OP
goods evfr brought to town,
leather and have got
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P P. HOGAI?o
HAVING PURCHASED A COM
PLETE ASSORTMENT OF
GENERAL MERGH'iNDSE
WILL SELL THE SAMH
CHEAP FOH CASI!
PRICE LIST:
Calicos, 5 cents per yard.
Ladies' dress good.., 8 cents per Yard.
Corsets, 50 cents.
Genuine kid gloves, 75 per pair.
Coffee, No. 1 Costa Rico, 7 lbs. for $1.
Persian Cashmere, 25 coats per jure!.
Suitings, 12 cents per yard.
Fine Japanese teas, 45 cents per lb.
Six spools silk thread, 25 conts.
Other articles in proportion.
My motto is cash sales & small profits.
F: P. HOG AN.
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The Buteis GtnDB is
sued March and Sept, eah
year: ilio pages, iilH
! inches, with over 3.300
illustmtions a whole pio
ture gallery. Gives whole
sale prices direct to consumen on all gooda
for personal or family use. Tolls how
to order, and givca exact cost of every
thing you use, eatj drink, wear, or lav
fun with. These invaluable books ooo
tain information gleaned from tke maj
kets of the worlds Wo will mail a eopy
Freo to any address upon reeeipt of the
postage 7 cents. Let us hear from yoo.
Respectfully,
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO-
. tit Si 88C Wsbaeh Atcdoc, CU. Hi. e
CONCRETE PIPE.
HEN'KT GVTERMAX AVD LOUIS B2LTI4I
Im-eobtainoi the ria'hi far DoarKs oouatr tar
laying .
Continuous Concrete Pipe,
forconrcjin water, anrt'Loum Bl?l aud Oeorj
Trowman have obtained tho ri;ht for Jcwophiat 4
Ctirrv eiiiintipa n 1 will n?l f--vr ;i4;.;j...i -:u.
and la pipe at the che)est figures, Anr lire Iroaa
li to 22 inches furnish.J. Tins p'tpe is much
Cheaper titan Wood, iron' or.. Lead I
It in xUo well r.itte. f r Irrigp.tion or finif parp..
ando-n be laid any dutanc without joint -
Axl teease!
Beat La the world- Get the genmin.
Every package has oar trade.aark
and is marked Frazer's. SOLS EV
ERYWHERE. . MK-1
jNTOTICE.
HAVING DISPOSED OF OUR BUSI2C US Vt
tbia place to Mcsxra. Chenoweth, Stearna A Ca.,
we desire to return to the public our ainenre thanka
lor their patronage in the past and auk thai the will
favor the new Ann wiAa continuance of tha same,
and aa we defir to close up all of our outstandiaqr
book accounts, wo would revuent all partiev owiair a
to coa forward at onc and settle up, either"..- tsUk
or not. All account unsettled January 1, IMi,
will ba placed in the hards of an attorn. r "for aaUaa
tion. Take due notice and nave cost.
. , ' R, SMITHandCO.
Oakland, Or., November 17, 1SS.
H. ABRAHAM.
X. A. UIRSTEL.
CUAS, BIRHTU
ABKAILUI, UIRSTEL CO,,
IMPORTERS,
WHOLESALE GROCERS
&, COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
2 and 4 North Front street,
Stare.
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PORTLAND,