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THE OREGON SCOUT.
AtOS K. J0NK3
KD1T0U,
City and County Official Paper.
Saturday, Sept. 3rd., 1887,
JMPJIO I ICMHKTS.
"Wo tnko nolo tlint not only in Oro
gon, hut in every state nnd territory
west of tlic Koclilos, that iiiijirovc
mcnts nrc being made much faster
tlmn fit any timo in the pusl , nnd that
the class of improvements are of n
permanent nature, such as always
have a tendency to incline to the belief
that the people have unbounded faith
in the future greatness of this vast do
main. The rapid building of railroads into
almost every section of the country,
the increased interest in agriculture,
the wonderful developments in the
mining regions, the building up of all
kinds of business interests have never
been so great as at the prescm. time.
The ease wilh which capital expended
draws to itself the natural and legal
accumulations, is what has made men
of money and of enterprise turn their
heads towards the lauds of the setting
sun, to build homes, to build manu
factories, to build chics lo make ihc
hitherto barren wastes to blossom as
the rose, to develop the mines, to in
still new life and energy in to all trade?
professions and enterprise.
True, wo have not cities dense with
population, as yet ; wo do not as yet
count our population by the scores to
square mile, but we have the natural
faultier, for the support of millions of
of inhabitants witlnu the belt enibiM- ,
ccd by the Piiuiio Ocean on the west
nnd the soinv capped peaks of the.
Hockey Mountains on the east. This
belt will yet bo the paradise of the Uni
ted States, the home of enterprise and
enterprising men. Wo have been of
hIow growth because of our remote
ness from tliQ Centers of Commerce,
but our wigwams have disappeared
nnd we feel that wo nrc in the land of
the Most. We nrc thankful to know that
our lot has been cast just where wc
are.
Tinuxciu.Atu: of cur.wi:
The question wchthor crime is in
creasing in a faster ratio than popula
tion is an important one. Certainly
the reports, of crime are alarmingly
frequent. The telegraph Is burdened
with such reports, and the press is
full of them. And tliero is no cessa
tion or dimuuitou in it. The stream
of crime Hows steadily on, and to all
appearances cccms to bo growing wid
er and deeper. Is it really or is this
impression of steady increase due to
the improved facilties for gathering
and disseminating news? .Some sta
tistics recent lv published seem to in
dicate an actual increase. The Hev.
Frederick 11. Wines, editor of the In
ternational ltccord of Charities and
Corrections, is high authority on the
subject of criminal statistics, and has
given much care to the compilation
and comparison of prison statistics,
in thrfiegard to the convictions and
commitments to seven prisons. For
the two penitentiaries of Pennsylvania
they show that the ratio of commit
ments to the population rose from one
in lfi,:W0 in the year 1M0 to 1 in o,tm
ju 18S0. In the penitentiary at Tren
ton, '. .1. , the ratio of commitments
rose from 1 in 0 , 17 1 in 1&I0 to 1 in
niti in 1880. The- itemized figures
show an iucreaso in each decade. In
Maine the ratio increased from I in
15,:W:l I8K to 1 in 11,188 in 1880. In
New I lampshiro the number of com
mitments doubled in sixty years. Mr.
Wines is especially familiar with the
stattlstics of Illinois, having boon for
several years secretary of the state
board of charities. In that stato the
ratio of commitments nas risen from
1 in 11,100 in 18.r)0 to 1 in :, 181 in
1880. This is a very large in crease.
The datajiu regard to to Iowa are in
complete, but h careful statistiean es
timates that in that state, during u
period of twenty years, crlmo has in
creased 00 percent, faster than popu
lation . Tho stales named may ho tak
en us average northern states, repre
senting the eastern and middle west
ern divisions of tli'i country. "These
seven states," says Mr. Wines, 4iiu
eludo nearly one-fourth of the total
population, and it is fair to presume
that thero aro tnoro than one-third
more convietios now in tho entire
country, in proportion to the popula
tion, than thoro were twenty years
ugo , at the close of tho war. ' '
If Mr, IWines' figured aro correct
the conclusion is irresistable that
crimo is increasing in a much faster
ratio than population. Tho fact should
arrest attention and sot good cltlr.ons
to thinking. If crime la increasing at
this rate, what Is the cause, and Is
thero n remedy? Spokane llcvlcw.
It h rumored, rayri tho Orogonian,
that Ori'iion I'neitlu is to luivo its ter
minus at Portland ; Unit it secured a
loan of 10,000,000. with wliieh to imy
oil it debts, with the proviso that its
terminal jiut dwtiM bo Portland.
FAll.MJMS CLUB.
As it will soon bo long evenings,
would it not be a good idea for farmers
i:i different sections of the county to
organize a Fanners Agricultural de
bating society for the coming fall and
winter evenings. The time once a
week, might be made very profitable
to them, by discussing topics kindred
to their vocations, viz: What aro the
most profitable crops, how best should
the soil be tilled, the character of the
soil best adapted to certain crops etc.
Much valuable informaution could be
gained in an exchange of such ideas,
as it would have a tendency to excite
interest in the matter and every intel
ligent husbandman, gain points in
farming he never knew before. lie
would soon Hud himself searching
everything pertaining to his line of
business, that he could souinud. It
would create a higher and bctlcrinflu
euce on his sons , and they would be
more apt to accept fanning as an occu
pation, because they appreciated it
from an intelligent standpoint, than
from the too oft assertion, "I am not
lit for anything else." If a man is a
farmer because he is unlitforauy other
vocation, he is not likely to bo lit even
for a farmer. An intelligent farmer
is just as intelligent in bis line of busi
ness, as an in telligcnt mecl nnio, law
yer or phyican is in his lino or pro
fession, and every farmer should study
the needs and requirements of his cal
ling with just as much energy as any
other tradesman or profession should
his, Besides the information derived
it would afford much pleasure to the
participants. Try it and you will see
good results grow out of the effort.
.Some people want the promised
"boom" to come to Oregon right
away, without any change of cars or
delay. They forget that it takes peo
ple to make a "boom." Wo must
have the people When the railroad
connection between California and
Oregon is completed, and when the
Southern Pacific company assumes ac
tive management of their new acquisi
tion the Oregon and California, and
when they turn their attention to the
development of the resources of the
coifntry tributary to their road, they
will put forth efforts to supply tho de
ficiency, and to bring people hero to
see our country people to inako in
vestments and inaugurate new enter
prises; people to infuse new life, in
augurate a new order of things; people
of push and enthusiasm. Then the
"boom" will come, and settle down
and stay hero. It will remain in busi
ness until every instrument of gener
ous providence is used to give activity,
life prosperity and happiness to a pop
ulation in comparison to which the
2iT),000 people now in Oregon is only
as a score to a multitude. Mate-siumi .
.Fudge Dundy has decided that a settler
on the public lands under the home
stead act , pending his residence there
on, and prior to the issue of a final
certificate, is like a person in possess
ion under an uncompleted contract of
purchase, and ho is not authorized to
cut or remove timber therefrom except.
for tho purpose of preparcing tho land
in tho ordinary way for tillage, but if
ho does cut and remove timber there
from for export and sale merely, and
afterwards obtains a certificate from
the register and receiver of his compli
ance with the law, as such settler, the
United States cannot there after main
tain an action against hin for damages
for cutting such timber, nor against
one to whom ho may have disposed of
tho same for tho conversion thereof.
Idaho wants her borders widened
out. She is seeking a more direct re
lation with the government.
The Chemawa Indian school in Ma
rion county, has twelve recruits from
tho lloopa tribe in California.
Judge Fields sustains Stanford in
refusing to answer certain questions
propounded by the railroad commis
sion, at San Francisco, recently.
The attempted wheat corner in San
Francisco resulted in a loss of about
$1,000,000 to tho projectors, flood
enough" Pussy ducti'nt always got her
comor, the collco brokers found that
out a short time ago.
Edward Croft, a well known real
estate dealer of Portland, was thrown
from his cart by a runaway horco last
Saturday. He fell on his head sink
ing the hard street and died from the
fleet a few hours afterwards.
PATENTS
obtained, nnd all Patent llusinos attended
to Promptly and for .Moderate Foes. j
Onr outre U opposite the U. S. Patent j
Otllre.uud wo can obtain l'utenls In Ioms
time than tlios-o remote from Vaoinj:ton. .
Send MODHLnr DU UVINCI. Wo dvie ;
as to lianti'iitaMlllv free of charge; mid vi
mnko.NO I'UAmiKHNM.HSSPATKNTlS '
SKfl'HKl.
We refer, hero, to tlio I'nitttinster. the
Suiit. of Monev Order Dlv., and to otllrlals
of tho P. 8. Patent Otlleo. For circular,
ndviee, tcrnixantl reHerenees to tictnid cli
ents In your own State or County, write to
FOR SALE.
A ranch of iloaerc. in the lcM part of
(Inilide Hondo Volley tho iwrden spot ol
KaMcin Oivjjoii. Ninety aero well to
timothy; W m rci. jsoimI. fauiiinir land, tin)
Imliimv Kod pnxttire. well wHturod and
near timber. A very iirtbli place, mid
will ho olcl cheap for ciuh. No roatonnblo
offur rofiued. Call on or aihlrwHi :
J. A. itraditi.i.,
or J. W. I I11.K, Cov, Or,
Drawi 17, prtlnii Oregon.
WASKBWG MACHINE and WRINGER.
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Chas. C. Coffinberry, - Manufacturer,
Union, Union County, Oregon.
TESTIMONIALS.
Union, Ore ion, May 11, 1SS7.
This Is to certify that Mr. Charles C. Coil"
inberry, on May 10. washed with tin Acme
washing machine at my hotel, in one hour
and forty-livo minutes, 'the following named
articles: family wa-hbig, 1 fine shirts,' 1!
pair drawers, ''X underclitrts, 2 waists, 1
apron, 'i towels, 8 pair socks, 12 handker
eliiefs, (I collars and 1 pair cufN. Hotel
goods, 18 table cloths, IS sheets, :!0 pillow
caj-es, and 70 towels, 170 pieces in all. The
above washing gave perfect satiifaction.
Ii. II. MIIdiHH,
1'ioprictor Centennial hotel.
Union, Oregon. May 12. 18S".
This is to certify that I have used the Ac
me washing machine and wringer, and
thoroughly tested it. and am now tatislled
that it is the best washing machine now in
use, and unhesitatingly lecommend it to
any person wi.-hlng a washing ma'-hiiio. 1
am satisfied that it will do till or more than
is claimed for it by Mr. Collinherrv.
MARY H. KATON.
In this space wc will
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About our stock of Dry
Just received,
"Way up' goods,
!w u routs In Easum Markets.
Come and see us; we will do you good.
JAYCOX & FOSTER, - - Union, Or.
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Union, Oregon,
E. SVIBLLER., - - Proprietor.
riavltii; leased and thorouuhlv relltted the kuiio. it will be conducted on an en
tirely diilerciit plan tl-un hcretofoic, and no pains will bo spared to make patrons com
fort able.
The patronage i f the public Is solicited. K MIl.l.KU. Proprietor,
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(OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.)
J. S. ELL8TT9 - Proprietor-
Kvorythti H C1m. Totnn Very ltisaiwUlB.
Buss toaud Piom the Depot Making Connection with nil Trains.
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This is to certify that, I have used the Ac
mo washing machine and wringer to do
two large family wahings. ami it gave
mi; iuiii-vb r-.uuuiuiiuii, ami lllllllkll Will
do all that it is recommended to do.
M1W. CHARLES ROHINS.
Union, Or. May 11. It87.
Union City Hotel. May llth., 187.
This is to certify that the Acme washing
machine has done two wahings at my ho
tel, and it has given perfect xatNf'ietion,
and I think it will do all that Mr. Cotlinher
ry icprcscnts it to do.
L. J. UOOTHK.
Union, Oregon, May 10. 18S7.
This is to certify that we have tested the
Acme washing machine nnd wringer on
several occasions, an 1 have no hesitancy In
saying that it is the hot machine wc h ivo
seen. M RS. KM M A JON KS,
MRS. ALL IE J ON KM.
have something to say
Goods, and Clothing
a Hue line of
"way down" prices.
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Preparatory to taking my annual inven
tory, I have reduced prices on
SIlIBti t
TO ACTUAL COST,
30 For f lit Bays si no Longer. 30
In order to close out balance of my Sew
ing Machine Baking Powder, I will sell it
at 50 cts. a lb. can; regulcr factory price is
85 cts. Only a few left.
Adoiph Levy?
JONES
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WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, PICTURE
PltAMES, IJIRD CAGES, BABY CARRIAGES, Etc.
Candies, Nuts aiu! Fruits, Periodicals, Novels, etc. etc..
jgz'Ortlers from all parts of the country
promptly attended to.
MnraELL&T LEWIS CO.,
(LIMITED.)
Factory, Racine, Wisconsin. Branch. Portland, Oregon..
Manufacturers
Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, Buckboards
lload Carts, Spring Wagons, etc.
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CANTON CLIPPER PLOWS. II A U HOWS, ETC.
GALE CHILLED PLOWS, AND IDEAL FEED MILLS.
SEND FOR CATA LOGl'E AND PIJICE LIST, FREE.
MITCHIiLI, & CO., Limited. - 192-194, Front St., Portland, Or.
Jones Bro?Sn - - Artists.
NHW SCHXliRY and ACCUSS0RIFS JUST RECEIVED:
All kinds of photographic work done in a su
perior manner, and warranted to
give satisfaction.
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Leighton Academy,
Cove, Union county, - - Oieron.
For Young' Men and Boys.
Pull Acs4utl Courw. with bowd and
WMfaiug, for ltl( idiolMtlc year, 1HJ60.
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Ascension School.
Cove, Ciiiun county, - Oregon.
A Collegiate School for Girls.
FoMth jrtv begins Sejiteinlxir .tl m.
Thoroufh eourw, Taring law. For pro.
m. RKV. WM. 11. POWKLL,
TA Priuuljuil.
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