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THE FOLK COUNTY UJja-tiftVJ " ' NOTTOTAXGRANTLAND EUGENE CONFERENCE NOT ASSESS PROPERTY. TO Committee Appointed To Provide For Future Interest of Eighteen 0. it C. Counties in Land. To keep the 0. & C. grant hinds off the tax rolls of Oregon, but provid ing for a committee of one member from each of the land errant counties, which committee is to take the validi ty of the land grant act -to the su preme court of the United States, were the two motions passed at the meeting of representatives held in Eu gene last week. This committee will also see that the interests of the land grant counties are protected in the disposition of the lands. The Eugene meeting was attended by representatives from the several counties as well as by Attorney Gen eral Geo. M. Brown, Chas. Galloway, chairman of the state tax commission and Attorney D. E. Bean of Eugene, representing the port districts. The meeting was presided over by Judge Watson of Coos county, as temporary chairman. The representatives in the main were countv officials and attor neys, familiar with the act as passed by congress. Douglas county, which has over one-third of the land in ques tion within its boundaries, was repre sented by B. L. Eddy, Attorney 0. H. Porter and District Attorney Neuner. Attorney General Brown was the first speaker and he asserted that the act revesting title of the grant lands in the government was valid and gave the reasons for not putting the lands on the tax rolls. In case the lands were assessed, Mr. Brown pointed out, the counties would be forced to pay the state tax on them, and then, if the government's title was valid, tho county would be unable to receive a return of the money paid out in state tax. This was one of the main reas ons why no assessment should be made and another reason was that as long as congress had revested title in the government the counties had no right to tax government land. Charles Gal loway followed the attorney general and concurred with Mr. Brown in his opinions. After the addresses the discussion became general and many points were brought out and considered. The Ore gon statute which, by sheriff's as sessment, permits land to be taxed for five years back, if it can be conclu sively shown that the lan.d has been emitted from the assessment rolls. was considered, and it was the majori' ty opinion that this would be the best policy to pursue. A few, however, be lieved that this policy would not be held as constitutional. After an hour or more of discussion the matter was brought to vote and the decision was made to omit the assessment this year. But a few voted against thii motion. Steps were then taken to effect i permanent organization to protect the interests of the 18 land grant counties in the administration and disposition, of the lands by the government. This organization took the form of a com mittee and the temporary chairman. Judge Watson, was authorized to ap point one member from each county on the committee. This committee will determine the legal questions by proper court procedure and test the validity of the act of congress, if these actions are deemed necessary. Oregon Has 363 Newspapers. There are 363 newspapers in the state of Oregon, according to the cen sus report. The total number of news papers in this country is 31,612. The weeklies and periodicals lead with 16," 166. There are 2580 dailies and 570 Sunday papers. The aggregate circu lation of the daily papers is 28,436, 000, an increase of over 17 per cent in five years." Twenty-four states in the union have more newspapers than Oregon ; twenty-three have less. Nearly Loses Shay Engine. The Willamette Vallev Lumber company had a shay engine litet.illv hanging on the bridge at Black Rock Saturday and it looked for a time as though it would topple into the gap below. The engine left the track while on the bridge and stopped jnst at the edge. By bracing with ties the lumber company's men were able to save the engine. Overheard In a Barber Shop. Walter U lonze, Jr., patronized lady barber shop in Portland recently and the lady tonsorialist, referring to Walter's moustache said: "Brushed off or rubbed in. sirf" Philomath Home Burned. Jnst before daybreak Wednesday morning the flre alarm woke Philo math citizens to fi-d J. IT. Haskins' new residence all in flames. The resi dence was about completed and the family was making preparations to move in this week. This is the third burn-out the Haskins family has had in about a year. First their barn, with hay and cow was burned about a year ago, and the second burn-out oc curred one Sunday evening last Octo ber when all their belongings were lost. The present loss is only partly covered by insurance. It was fortu nate that a new fire hydrant had been installed near by only the day before the fire, otherwise Mr. Bowman's house would have burned also. Phil omath Review. WALKING IS RATHER COSTLY. Ocean-to-Ocean Hike Entails Outlay of $381.65. It costs $68.35 to ride from San Francisco to Philadelphia. It costs $381.65 to walk it. These are the calculations of John H Scott, a boss house painter, of 103 Tree street, Philadelphia, who, as an amateur walker, arrived in Phila delphia at 9:30 o'clock in the morn ing, 82 consecutive days after he left Sar. Francisco, establishing a record for the 3300-mile hike. For those who wonder why persons walk across the continent, Scott's an swer is: "I did it for love of my friends in Philadelphia. I sacrificed my work and my pay as a house paint er to prove to my friends what I would do for them." And so, for members of the South wark Catholic club, 103 Tasker street, who financed the journey, Scott heat the record of Edward Payson Weston, who in his 73rd year walked the same distance in 101 days and seven hours, and the later record of John Ennis, who made it in 93 days, five hours. Scott is 55 years old and weighs 130 pounds. He lost 10 pounds on the hike, basing an average of a pound a day, tut regaining some of it in the four hours of sleep he took nights. "Thomas A. Edison only sleeps four hours," said Scott, "and that's all I need. I took Sundays off for'rest. so that would cut down my tune to 0 days." Scott has several times at tempted to lower other walking rec on!?. He holds the Philadelphia-to- New York record, having accomplish ed this walk in the time of 21 hours. 38 minutes and ten seconds, nearly seven minutes less than the previous good record. This distance is ap- proximately 100 miles. He also broke the Boston-Washington walking rec ord in 1914. He traversed this dis tance in eight days, five hours and 37 minutes. The1 previous record had been made many years before by Wes ton, who walked between the two cit ies in ten days Oregonian. The Poor Guardsman I Here is a list of "'hardships" which made camp life for the Oregon troops on the Mexican border unbear able almost! An ideal climate actually cool. Three square meals a day. Ocean bathing and shower baths. Plenty of ice and water. Unusual camp-leave privileges. Electric lights and sprinkled streets. Good mail, laundry and phone ser vice. Daily newspaper delivered. Efficient medical supervision. Splendidly equipped Y. M. C. A. Educational classes. Library books. All the magazines one wants. Well stocked " exchange " where credit buys. Regular auto service to town. A city, and exposition and a fa mous resort six miles distant. And The healthiest feeling and biggest appetite we ever had! Clipped from Third Oregon Infantry newspaper. What Dallas Most Needs. John O. Brown, a resident of Dal las for 07 years and who was in town when "town" meant just two houses, answered The Oliserver's question in the following words: "Less religious fanaticism and more of the golden rule, 'Do unto others as ye would have them do unto vou.' is the prime need for this citv.' " Company, L Border Newslets, Seth T. Bailev, The Observer cor respondent with the Third Oregon In fantry, was manasrer of the short liv ed weekly newspaper without name published by the Oregon troops at Iui)ierial Beach. Chester Minty is now at Fort Rose erans receiving medical attention. An operation on his knee caused the limb to shorten, and he will soon be sent to the government hospital at San Francisco for further attention. Company L enjoyed the stay on tlic border with as much enthusiasm as any one else. The daily routine of drill and the extra duties imposed seemed to be the least of the troubles. The largest business transactions of any interest were performed pay day, of course. Pete owed Biil and Bill owed Tom. Pete collected of Tom so that he could pay Bill and so on it went. Ilerman Hawkins was unfortunate enough to lose his razor but it was lost onlv a short time. First Sergeant Morton had a new pet in camp. Some think the animal was afflicted with hydropholiia. Others though, believe the poor brute was ov ercome with lonesomeness. His hours of serenading were 8 and 12 both night and day. Major Elkins, otherwise Private Elkins. helped install the electric lights in the camp. He requested that his beard lie left on providing he is electrocuted. Reoruits Dickey, Harris and Panic just graduated from the rookie squad, when the order to return home enme. Private Morton Banker Morton to be exact said he is going to apply for a collecting job when he got back to Oregon. Without doubt he can get the best of references. Third Oregon newspajier. STRONG EVIDENCE Is the Statement of This Dallas Woman. 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ViUhxZ'r0?1 Cour quirinK ,n Eighth Grade preparation for entrance are offered ,n Agriculture. Dairying Commerce, Forestry. Home Make, and f-7 with . tw Jr high school entrance requirement SCHOOL OP MCSrc-Pumo, String Band and Voice Culture. booklet fr 'd bt'",tih'1 UI"rated Address Tm RKcrsnu FALL AND WINTER Millinery Opening Friday, Sept. 8 Store Directly Opposite Postoffice MISS McCALLON KITH AND GUARD AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE. WE WRITE IT AT LOWEST RATES F. J. CRAVEN GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE CITY BANK BUILDING. PALLAS THE CELEBRATED BERG MANN SHOE Awarded Gold Medal P. P. I. E. San Francisco, 1915. The Strongest and nearest water-proof shoes made. For Loggers, Cruisers, Miners, Sportsmen and Workers. Men's Comfort Dress Shoes Strong Shoes for Boys Manufactured by THEO. BERGMANN SHOE MANU FACTURING COMPANY Thurman St. Portland, Oregon Ask for THE BERGMANN WATER-PROOF SHOE OIL PRICE BROS, DALLAS, AGENTS. We are licensed strate and JOHN C. Mile. 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Already there are more than oni thousand different selections avnilable and other selection are being issued every week. UGLOW, Dal 'i " ,'- I ' m 1 aa.