THE OREGON SCOUT.!
AMOS K. JONES - EDITOR, J
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Citv and Countv Official Paner. !
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Thursday, Aug. 1, 1SSO.
TAKIF1' AND TltUSTS.
Tlio New York Post eays: Wo place
above and before all economical argu
ments tho right of every man and wo
man to possess an exchange his or her
earnings without deduction for the
encouragement or protection of any
body else, Tho world's history is a
continuous battle to establish and fc
curo this right. On ono side has been
caste, privilege, mastery; on tho other
penury, submission, slavery. I5y pow
er at ono time and by craft at another
tho masses have been kept at work for
the classes, as they aro to-day in this
country. The most inudiouH device
to "fertilize the rich man's Hold with
the sweat of the pour man's brow" is
indirect taxation, which conceals the
tax in the prico of necessary articles
of consumption.
Tho duty on raw sugar, for example,
is about two cents per pound. It
yields $58,000,000 of revenue to tlio
government on an annual importation
of about three thousand million pounds.
Tlio tariff is arranged to give tho sugar
refiners a profit of one and a quarter
cents per pound as a private tax for
their encouragement. This tax, liko
tho other one, is levied upon people,
not according to their means, but ac
cording to their uso and cousttmption
of the article. In order that this pri
vate tax might not bo lost through the
competition of tho refiners, a trust has
been formed to hold the prico of re
fined sugar at tho highest liguro that
tho tariff will permit, and tho trust has
been successful in accomplishing that
result.
This is only ono of numerous trusts
which havo their foundation in tho tar
iff. It is only ono among a vast mul
titude of instances and illustrations of
tho way that tho many aro mado to
pay tributo to tho few through tho do
vico of indirect taxation.
Wo hold that taxes for tho support
of the government should bo lovied in
proportion to tho means of tho tax
payors as nearly as human contrivance
can bring it about, and that all taxes
for privalo and porsonal ends should
bo abolished. It is said that taxes of
tho latter class get back in some niys
torious, roundabout way to tlio taxpay
ers. Wo deny this, and wo challenge
nnybody to show a dollar that oyer got
back to its proper owner in this inan-
nor. No such instance- can bo found
from tho beginning of tho American
republic to this day.
ihvidi: vv
Most of tho prosperity and valuable
immigration which has so character
ized California for tho last live years
lias mainly been attributed to tho di
viding lip of largo land holdings. Coun
ties containing a population of toven
or eight thousand for years, without
any material increase, under tho largo
land interests of a few perrons, havo
boon known to doublo thoir popula
tion within twolvo months from tho
timo of dividing up tho largo tracts
into small tracts of a fow acres. To
ndd to tho valuo of largo tracts of
land, to increase tho homo makors
ttiul tho general business of our towns
mid country it is necessary to divide
up tho largo holdings so that a person
can own from iivo to ono hundred
acres. Thoro aro many largo tracts of
land in this section which pay very
littlo to tho owner because they can
not bo cultivated so as to produce any
thing near what thoy ought to. Cut
them up and and sell to people who
will mako small homes and devoto
their timo to diversified farming, and
mo country win soon become very
populous. If a man has llvo hundred
acres of land that ho cannot judicious
ly cultivate, lot him soil off four hun
dred acres to persons who will build
now fences, now houses and barns, and
more school houses, lie will soon
find that his own hundred acres left
aro more to him than the live hundred
woro. Ho will niako a living easier
and bettor than hoforo, and will soon
wondor why ho did not loarn this ho
foro. Good roads and now bridges
will bo inado, and yet taxes will bo
materially roduced, The sooner this
is scon and acted upon, tho sooner will
real, gonuino prosperity and general
improvement bo neon in every direction.
It 8KK.mh that tho Orconbaolc party
j'h coming to tho Htirfauo, In a small
way, after a lonp; unforced idlonute.
Tliu parly will meat at Cinoininiti
Sept. 12th.
com TO 0i;u'' u
Vc bclicvo the pot.ul.Kiin r l Ort-
koii will be increased 10 icr cent bc-
foro tho nrBt of next July. No n-w m
-
tho union is attracting more at!' n'.i'-n
among home Bcekcrs t'.i.m our- at this
very moment. Litr.iluie is lw-iii;.;
circulated and eagerly road nil through
tho eastern and middle taU-, while
tho tho people of the cold mid prairi
region of Iowa, Dakota and Minnesota
! aro looking westward. Thousands of
people who located in California two
years ago, induced there by the big
booms, are leaving that state and com
ing north. The oxodus of people into
Oregon and Washington Territory has
set in and the stream will contimio to
ilow until cvory inch of tillable land is
occupied and our resources thoroughly
developed. Each train leaving Cali
fornia is crowded to its utmost capaci
ty, and tho railroad company is seri
ously considering the question of put
ting another train on tho route.
These people are not only residents of
California who havo disposed of thoir
property there and are moving to tho
north, whero as good and cheaper land
can bo fcocured, but also people from
tho east who have been induced to go
to California only to find how badly,
in some respects, tho country had been
misrepresented. Without, doubt, Cali
fornia is ono of the most fertile htatos
in the union, but the people there
havo foolishly advanced tho prico of
lands to a figure that is unreasonable,
and which tho quality of the land will
not justify. Consoqucdtly pcoplo of
moderate means cannot afford to pur
chase, and this fact prevents wealthy
pcoplo from buying for the purpose of
speculation. The prico that is asked
for land in Oregon is reasonable, and
in some instances astonishingly so.
It is this that attracts immigration,
and will contimio to do so, unless tho
the property owners of this state refuse
to profit by tho experience of Califor
nians and demand outrageously high
prices for their lands. This we do not
believe will bo tho case in this state,
although land will continue to infinite
in valuo, for in many cases it is actu
ally worth double the prico asked
Oregon ofi'ers inducements that aro
within tho reach of every industrious
porson. J Iomos can bo provided for
thousands more.
" LLL?" '" ' ' V"""
JUDO II Till!
INJTUrtE.
Tho eloquont Patrick Hoary said :
"Wo can only jutlgo tho future by the
past."
Look at tho past
When Kgypt wont down 2 por cent,
of her population owned 97 per cent, of
her wealth. The pcoplo wero starved
to doath.
When Babylon wont down ii por
cent, of her population owned all tho
wealth. Tlio .people woro starved to
death.
Whon Persia wont down J por cent.
of tho population owned the land.
When Jtmno went down 1800 men
owned all tho known world.
For tho last twenty years tlio United
Slates Ikis rapidly followed in the
stops of theso old nations. Here aro
the iigtues:
In 1850 capitalists owned 87 per
cent, of the nation's wealth.
In 1S70 they owned OS per oont.
Jloston Progress.
an run i u im mja j ni.m.f
What Union needs inoro than any
thing just now is oastorn capital to
cotno in and assist in building up tho
city. Thoro aro nuniorous oatorpribcs
that can bo built up if wo can secure
tho capital and we believe the ilrst
way to secure such capital is to adver
tise tho city and county in the oast.
An edition of ono of tho homo papers,
properly prepared, sent throughout
tho east in largo number, would do
more to bring about tho dc.Mivd results
than almost any other means. Tho
pcoplo ought to ho in earnost about
this matter and an endeavor mado to
lot people in tho oast and eUowhero
know what wo have in tho lino of in
vestments. It Ai'i'KAitN that llismarck has over
reached Hlaino in diplomacy, and that
the tamoan treaty is very much in tho
intorest of Germany. Tho State De
partment has at last found this out,
anil that is why thoy keep tho treaty
sn eeoruf. This is lesson No. I to the
American pooplo on Dlainc as a diplo
matist. Citiku containing 6000 population
and upwards will bo nllowod to make
thoir own charter, and county swUs
oau bo changed by a majoiity vote in
tho county under the new t .institution
boing prepared at Olyinpi.i Im the new
Stt- f Washington.
J. M. tt A l.u. ttiU l . .
your wheat ut the I'nloii mil
iur
! G'ju ;.v iVi.vu... will Lt a. c,m-
didai r r -cl. c tlon next Jtinr, and
tlic 'D.iin quc-tion at isruo will bo tlie
! groat ono raised nt the Inst session of
I tlio loxipltttitre shnll municipal bonds
t R witimut taxation. The governor is
a c'rong man and despite the fact that
I the stato it heavily republican, his
, chance of getting a ro-olection is as
! g'xxl as anybody's, lie is the people's
man, and, unlike many politicians
who make pretenses of being the
friend of the. people, ho has tho advan
tage of the people knowing and believ
ing and knowing it. This is the secret
of his success.
WllKN Wannamaker put up his
money for tho republican party, suc
cess followed; but when he publicly
prayed for tho prohibitionists they
went into tho soup, which shows that
money is more powerful than prayer
in politics. Ex.
Oregon Scenery.
A large tinted engraving of the beautiful
Grande Uondc valley and the city of La
Grande nccoinpanios the July'nuinher of
the -West Shore Magazine as an art sup
plement. Orando Itoiute valley is situated
in tin; llliii! mountains, in Eastern Oregon,
and possesses a delightful climate and fer
tile soil, and is one of the most inviting
portion of the Pacific coast for those seek
ing homes in that region. Tho magazine
contains a carefully prepared descriptive
article of the valley; also an articlo on the
Hunt Railway System, tho City of Dayton,
Washington, and of Ashland and tho fa
mous Itoguo Itiver valley. Taken as a
whole, il is one of the finest and most in
structive numbers of that excellent maga
zine ever issued, and contains, in addition
to the above, a inns of information about
nil portions of the northwest, as well as
excellent stories, poetry, etc., Published
at a year, by L. Samuel, Portland
Oregon. Single copies, 25 cents.
Oi-i'fron on Whct-Is.
And yet wo nro asked daily, why alithe.se
long trains of immigrants pass here with
their faces turned towards Orecron and
Washington territory. Tho solution of tho
question Is a very easy one. Bceauso Ore
gon bus advertised herself, and in doing so
lias also advertised her sister, now on the
eve of adoption into the great familv of
stato. A t ar called "Oregon on wheels''
lias three times made tho trip into tlio older
states, and on its last voyage went all the
way to New York to exhibit tho products
raised by tho deccudants of the plain old
people who camped on tlio "great Ameri
can desert" forty-livo years ago on their
tedious six mouth's jouniev across "the
plains. "Helena Journal.
A Woninn'fl Discovery.
"Another wondirful discovery has been
mado and that too by a lady in this county
DUeato fastened Its clutches upon her and
for seven yours she withstood its severest
tests, but hor vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months sho roughed incessantly and could
not sleep, She bought of us a bottle of Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption
and was so much relieved on taking llrst
doso that sho slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her
nanio is Mrs Lutliur Lutz-" Thus write
W. C. JfamHckit Co,, of Shelbv, X. C
Oct a free trial bottlo at Drown's drug
store, Union, Oregon.
Land Contests Decided.
Tho following land contests for this dis
trict have beon decided. Tlio names of tho
successful parties arc printed in capital
letters:
Thomas 15. Hoffman vs OSCAR It.
Ill.N' D.MAN.
SYLVISBTKU LONG WAY vs 15. It. Stro
hcokur. .10S. W. CL15A V15R vs F. JI. Alford.
M. S. RYAN vs C. V. Dunston.
Syrup f !''!;,
Produced from tho laxative and nutriti
tious juice of California tigs, combined with
tlio medicinal virtues of plants known to bo
most boucllicial to tho human system, acts
gently, on tho kidneys, liver! and bowels,
elleotually cleansing tho system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation.
A Sound I,gnl Opinion.
1C. ItatnbridgoMunday Ksq County Atty
Clay Co., Tex., says: "Have used Klectric
lti ters with most happy results. My broth
er iiIm was very low with .Malarial Fever
and Ja dice, but was cured by timely uso
of this cdicino. Am satisfied Electric
Hitters saved his life.'"
For Sale,
1 (100 owes and lambs and
IOO -wethers, yearlings and
t wo year olds. Will soil at
n bargain. Enquiroot'T.C.
WILKOX, at Vavo, or li. P.
WILSON, Union, Oregon.
Etiffouo, Oregon.
Next mmIou begins mi Monday, Septem
ber 10. PWU. '
Free seboUmhlp from every county in
the state. Apply to the county uporliiten-dt-M.
t'tit tuilnH tfrtrr JaNNdi-y 1, sd).
Four rmiri'i cIsmicmI, scientific, liter
nry mid a li.irl l"jrlllt CMUirso iu which
tin re i I .i.in. iieiii h. dreek or German.
'I lie ha; i, b I. m i lilllienUj' a lMiiue
"ikm' y. i tutojue or ufhr iufornia
turn. a1tn-4 J. W. .IOI1NSON,
-s I n-.-iUeut.
uMv of kki
17 M
Combines the juics of the Clue Figs of
California, so laxative r.nd nutritious,
with the medicinal virtues of pLmti
known to be tno-t beneficial to t!io
human svstem. forming the ONLY PER
FECT fcEMEDY to act gently yet
promptly on tho
KIDNEYS, LITER AND BOWELS
AND tO
GleansethsSystem EffsotuaMy,
tO THAT
PURE BLOOD,
i:CAL'.":i and CTRENCJTK
Naturally follow. Every one 13 using it
and ell are delighted with it. Ask your
drus-ist for SYKUP OF FICG. Manu
factured or.ly by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
S '.:( Trancis'-o, Cal.
Lor-wr ie, t . ,-. Nr .v Yosx, K. Y.
TfrSE WOOD'S BESTi
Kid iota SlJISIes
Haa no equal for Stylo, Fit and Wear. Positively
the bent 8ho in America lor tho monov. Tin not be.
deceived. Cro mump on bottom of cai
cu enoe. Tauc
do otlicr. l.very pair wu; runted. Styllau f
oqasl to any US ihoo in tho market. For sclc
Jos. Wright, Union, Or.
JASPER a. STEVENS, Propr.
-DKAUOK IN'-
Uire Drugs,
latent Medicines,
eri'nnicry,
aints and Oils.
Prescriptions carefully prepared
-ai,so di:ai.hr in-
SPORTING GOODS,
Consisting of
His, Pis
lira.
is'
Imported and Domestic Ci
gars, etc.
GIVE ME A CALL.
Union and Cornucopia
Quickest and Cheapest
Ilouto to the Pine Creek
Mines.
ItATKS :
r.uiu.
$1 SO
8 00
(i 00
rnmoiiT.
W e
2U e
Union to Park
" Saucer
" Cornucopia
Geo. F. HALL, Agent. Union, Or
. UNION
Tonso6"ia8 Pjarlors
JIAIIII) A BUSICK, Propr's.
Shaving, Hair-cutting and Sham
pooing, in the Latest style
ot the Art,
Shop two doors south of Centennial hotel.
Ol VIS ITS A CALL.
t) ttf-tf.
LUMBER for SALE
atjhe High Vullev
Saw Mill.
All kind of lumher constantly on hml
or furnl-liiil on ahori notiie. Prleesrl. n.
as the oheapeat.
Patronage
Solicited.
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Rifles
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DEALER IN
-A-isriD
Latest Styles.
Jttat Ileceivctl, Direct from the
MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, the
-Also a Fine
GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS.
My Prices will suit the times. Drop in and see me.
C. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or.
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(OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.)
JB Sc ELLIOTT, - Proprietor.
Everything First Class. Terms Very J'casonahlc.
Buss to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains
lit !!!
UNION,
I All lands of photographic work done in a su
perior manner, and warranted to
give satisfaction.
Jones Bro's
O a
Wilson
Manufacturers
M, Doors id
mr..i 3:
tonus,
Keeps Constantly on hainl a Laro ,Siinly of
Bedding, Desks, Office Furniture, etc.
All kinds of Furniture Made, ami rnhulsteriinr done to order.
WILSON & MIIJ.KI!, Main St., Union, Or
)DEALEliS IN(-
farfilj and ftanj hh,
Books ad Mm,
COKNEll MAIN and C STREETS,
oe f os Restaurant!
Now open to the puhhe on Main Street,
Union, Oregon.
Board and Lodging.
iBlllS All Hours 25 Cts.
Jfo Chinete cooly etuployi d. and evuy
a tliini; neat anil eiean.
The Public Patronage Solicited.
ICE CREAI PARLOR!
J ii i at the-
lion Ton Kcxt.-iurtuit.
i-aHf Mi: s AT.RATH. Prf.
All Kinds.
'East, n Large Invoice of LADIES' and
Uest Ever brought to this Market.
Assortment of-
lailill
- OEEGON.
Artists,
& Miller
of and Dealers in
PJ
i room
UNION, OltEGON.
Line io Cove.
Leaves Union daily at 2 p. in, arrives at
Cove at 3:30 p. in.
Leaves Cove at 8 a. m arrives at Union
at 0:30 a. m.
Connections mado with Hlliott's coaclic.
runniii,' to tho depot, oarrviug passengers
for cast and west hound trains.
iiati:s for rAssKNOKirs. i,iion.(5i:
and l'ltlJKJHT, KUA.SCINAIII.i:.
UOIIINSON Si LAVNK, - - - Proprietors.
We Still Live at the
IIOI CITY HOTEL
(Opposite the Court limine )
The Uet of Aceniuiiiixliitiniis to 1'ntrons.
Meals, 2c; Beds, a?c.
.
Livery and Feed Atable id CouneeUon
with the Hotel.
PATHOS AGE SOLICITED.
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