inents would, probably be biased accordingly. The
people, however, are willing to give the rate law a
fair trial. If it results in rectifying the wrongs
REAL ESTATE 1 IB 'KER
that have grown up with the development of our
Office with Tlie Santiani News.
great railway systems, as the president hopes and
expects,
well
and
good.
But
if
it
results
in
failure
Politically Independent.
as most state railway commissions have, the next
a id only step to rectify matters and one that will
Farm and city pro|«erties bought ami
sold on the «isnal commission basis.
most
assuredly
be
made
is
government
ownership.
£
, Entered at the ¡.»toftlce at Scio, Oregon, as second-class
If you want to sell y ur farm, I cur.
If a freight rate law fails to correct the wrongs
mail matter.
sell it if it can bi sold If you want to
complained of by the people, the railroads, them
buy, I can tin«! the place you want.
selves, will be to blame. If a commission is selected
which will be unbiased in its findings, the law will
MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG
satisfy a large majority of the people. But if the
AND SICK WOMEN WELL.
T. L. DUGGER
railways lobby to get commissioners appointed,
Forty
years ago. Dr. Pierce searched
which would be biased in their favor; or if they
EDITOR ANI» PROPRIETOR.
Nature's lulMratory tor a remedy with
which to supplant the Ignorant and vi
impede and break down the decissions of the com
cious methods of treatment, with alc<>
mission, tne more drastic government ownershij
holiu stimulants, then In vogue, and still
too commonly prescribed and advised for
SUBSCRIPTION rates .
Absolutely Pure
will be forced by the people.
woman’s peculiar ailments.
Nature abounds with most efficient rem
$1 2:
After all, when the people become aroused, the «AS HO SUBSTITUTE edies.
One year in advance. ..........................................
and In Lady’s Slipper r«s>t. Black
... i
One year, at end of year.......................................
Cohosh
root. Unicorn root. Blue Cohosh
fact
becomes
very
apparent
that
this
is
a
govern
A Cream of Tartar Powder,
... i
One year, at end of 2 yearn...................................
root and Golden Seal root. Dr. Pierce
free from alum or phoa*
...2
ment of, by and for the people. The exorbitant
One year, at end of 3 years..................... ..........
found medicinal properties, which whim
phatlc acid
extractwl and preserved by the use of
Six months in advance.........................................
freight charges and unfair discriminations of the
chemically pure glycerine, have proven
Three months in advance.... .........................
ROYAL BAKING POWOtR CO., NAW YOM.
most potent in making weak womet
railways
have,
after
so
many
years,
aroused
Single copy in wrapper................. ....................
strong and sick women well. It contain»
no alcohol; Is not a "patent medicine,*
the people. Now something must be done. While
secret one either.
ADVERTISING RATES.
the people do not wish to confiscate the property RAILWAY NET EARNINGS DEGREASE nor "I a was
lotferlntf with nervous hesdseh«\
Sains
in
the back nnd dlzzirn«»«. so that at
mes I had to lie down tor hours before I
5 ‘ of the rich, they are determined that a lesser por
Car«! of thanks................................................................................
could raise tny beud." writes Mrs. Mary M.
09 ! tion of what they earn shall be taken from them
ilpecial obituary iioticee, per line......................................... •
In a comprehensive article, in review Thomas, of 337 Winston Street. Los Angeles.
"After taking the drat bottle of ' Fa-
Extendol wedding comments, |>er line...................................
(J? by capital. This is not Socialism. It is simpl. of the rail wav situation and ' E< pleas Cal.
uocUz 1‘rtMrrlption." however. I was so pleased
L. W. POMEROY,
IT IS WORTH
)Scio, Oregon
tuhile to in
spect all our
clothing on
exhibition.
We carry
the best that
is manufact
ured.
POWDER
Local advertising, |>er line jht issue................
■.
JUSTICE.
Display ads, 2 changes per month, one column win
10
■ per inch ........................................................................................
.Professional cards, 1 *g Inches, |>er month................
1 00
Long time contracts for advertising made on application.
One of
THE PRESIDENT’S RA IL WA Y
FREIGHT RA TE MEASURE.
advanced for governmental rate-making
through the H'-Uiic’. 01 the Interstate
'('ommen e Coimni.'- i'-u, the New York
the first complainants after President “.Journal of Commerce and Commercial
Roosevelt’s freight rate measure is enacted into Bulletion”says :
law, should be Postmaster General Cortelyeu. The “When in March, 1904, the Senate
railroads all over the conntry discriminate against requested the comnii-sion to report the
piincipal changes in tariff rates since
our postal system. They charge Uncle Sam about June 30. 1.899. with ‘an estimate of the
eight times as much per car, as they do the ex effect of such changes upon the gross
press companies. This is a matter of such im and net revenues of the railway corpor-
portance that if it was adjusted, there would be tions during fiscal year since then, *
* * and als< tu report the changes in
no postal deficit.
cost of opérai ion and maintenance of
the railways for said years,’ the Com
There is much ahead for our hop growers, who ission replied that, comparing 1899
yet hold this years crop. The price is looking up with 191'3, there was an addition to the
gr.css earnings, due to an advance in
ward and will trend upward for some time yet. the tariff rates, amounting to ^155,475,
The price of hops in New York now, would justify 502.
buyers in paying 12 to 13 cents per pound to our “This statement was shown to be
growers and then have a margin of 2 to 3 cents gross.y erroneous by railroad critics
per pound for their profit. There may not have and to involve an overstatement to the
been a combination among buyers to hold the extent of about $88,000,000. The Com
mission failed to answer the request for
price of hops down. If not, an understanding did information regarding the net revenues
and does exist which amounts to the same thing. and cost of operation and maintenance»
The action of the dealers justifies this opinion. on the ground that the returns for the
Such action is a combination in restraint of trade, fiscal year 1W3 had not been compiled,
and should be looked into by our Interstate com though the figures of operating ex
pensea were as much in their po8-
merce commission.
session as those in regard to the gross
earnings. A h a matter of fact, increasing
Funny, isn’t it? A corporation wishes to buy , expenses have exhatisteil the increased
out a rival or competitor. The matter is easily ar- io '» k « eariiiiigs of the railroad», »<> that
OKEiiON.
I
One of the principal uses of Dr. Pierce's
l avorlto Prescription Is the preparation
of prospective mothers tor the time of
trial and danger that eomes when a child
Is born. The "Prescription” Is strength
ening and Invigorating and lessens pain
and danger. It Insures the perfect well
being and the perfect health of both
mother and child. Every woman should
know these things before sha really needs
to know them. There are many things in
j>r. nerco’s Common Sense Medical Ad
viser. that every woman ought to know.
This celebrated work reachod a sale of
|IH>.OIO copies at »1.50 each. The expense
of production having thus been eovy.red.
It is now being given away. A copy will
be sent to any address on reoelpt of 2t
one-eent staiups to cove» cr»t of mailing
onto, or, tn cloth btnding for 31 stamp*
Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.
Sdeniifi; Hmtiican.
»•>u«ity A—«-
A J,HANY,
with the results that I kept on talunr it until
I was restored to health and strength. I
shall never be without Ihla great tpidlclne.
and shall take a few doses when I do not
feel strong."
In two weeks congress will assemble in what is
known as “The long session.” Some very import
ant legislation will be discussed, by that body, du
ring the session and laws will be enacted that will
have much to do with the prosperity of the nation.
The policy of our government, heretofore, has
been to give the citizen free rein in the pursuit of
Don’t Be Hoodwinked,
weath; so long as he kept within the limits of cer
tain legal bounds, thought necessary by state and
up by old Dr. It Y Pierce, over 40 y««.««».
»nd called Doctor Pierce's Pteseant Pellets.
nation for the prosperity of the people. This
They've t*en
equaled. One
privilege has been so abused during the past, by
four catb&rUc.
the grasping greed of corporations, especially the
railroads, that some sort of controll of this greed,
Winter Rates to Taquina Bay.
in the interests of the people, has become a vital
necessity.
As a winter health and recreation
AU corporations derive their power to do busi
resort Newport is the one par excel
ness from state legislatures, and when this busi
lence. Recognizing this, and wishing to
give the people an opportunity to
ness extends over more then one state, it is super
breathe the fresh, pure ozone of the
vised and protected by congressioal enactment.
ocean, the Southern Pacific and Corval
lis
& Eastern railroads will resume the
They are granted special privileges by congress or
sale of tickets through to Yaquina bav
state legislature, which are not accorded individ
on Saturday, October 21, and will sell
same throughout the winter anil spring
ual or association of individuals in business. It is
ranged. The buyer and seller agrees upon the i wbik> th;’in„“n inf’ on every Wednes<!ay and Saturday.
therefore, simple justice that, in return for these
The rat s will be the same as during
special privileges, corporations should be so con price to paid. The buyer then issues bonds for ,.arnillgK ,ll,.ri.a,ei| ,r„ tlian $7,1|0o,(X)(1 the summer an. w ill l>e good for return
30
days from date of sale.
trolled by the power that created them, that they the amount of money required and the trick is aH ..... pare,i „¡th the pretioiis year.”
Dr. Minthorn’s sanitary sea bathswill
done.
This
is
"high
”
if
not
“
frenzied
”
finance.
|
be in operati n during the en. ire winter,
•mild not «bust the privileges granted.
and treatinents wi.l lie given daily.
NOT ALL HEALTH
The policy of our government has been, as be j If you should want to buy a farm or a city home
Hot ami cold salt water baths can be
* upon this basis, you would be ‘‘up against it” im-
taken every day tn the sanitarium, and
fore stated,to give men,in the pursuit of wealth, as
i
mediately,
for
you
are
not
a
financier.
Conse-
lor anyone desiring rest recreation anti
much liberty as possible—to, practicably free rein
Dr. Allen, of the Kentucky food de- heal11, no place on the Pacific North
in the conduct of their business ventures and in 1 quently you are expected to pay for what you buy. partmeut. was standing in a grocery west, can be found equal to Yaquina
the case of the railroads, the federal government | Financiers expect to and have other people pay for store w hen a working woman came in bay.
During the winter ¡.early a l other
has given munificent aid in the way of immense I what they buy, while they (the modern financier) and asked for lard, molasses, jelly and health resorts are closed or difficult to
sausage. Iler bill came t<> $1.80. Hav reach, anil none of them have the ad
i
take
in
the
profits.
It
is
this
class
of
financiers,
land grants, etc., to their largo undertakings.
ing but $1.5. she left the shop 23 cents vantage of Newport and vicinity as re
Hence, the government is, not only justly entitled that the people are getting entremely tired of and in debt. Dr. Allen secured samples of gards climate, ¡«oiuts of interest, recrea
am amu-emeiit. For parties de
to exercise controll over the railways, but it is are making effort to place some of them, at least, each article purchased and found on tion
siring t > enjoy fishing, hunting or see
behind
prison
bars.
analysis that the molasses contained 70 ing tlie ocean in sunshine and storm
its duty bound to do so.
per cent of adulterant, the lard about this famous resort is unequalled. The
President Roosevelt, in his forthcoming mes
surroundings are ideal—beautiful scen
The political bosses and those who make politics 50 per cent, the sausage contained a | ery, climate mild, healthful and invig
sage, if reports be true, seems to thoroughly com
preservative injui ons tu tlie kidneys, orating.
prehend the situation. He, of a number of ref a profession are losing sleep in trying to devise and the jtllv coiitai ivd absolutely none Neat, clean cottages, either furnishe«!
some
method
by
which
the
nomination
of
LT.
S.
orms demanded by the people, places the govern
of the fr it o, which it was supposed tn or partly so( pan be rente«! in the im
mediate neighborhood of the sanitary
ment .controll of railway freight rates at the head ' senator at the primaries next spring, may be de consist. Dr. Allen com put d that if the baths
at about ».’> j>er month. Plenty «if
feated.
They
behold,
with
consternation,
the
op-
woman
had
paid
ti
e
market
price
for
fresh milk, vegetables, honey, frail and
and first to be acted upon by congress. From his ,
ml
household
can be obtain
public speeches and his known character to do : portunity of graft slipping away from them. They the food w hich sh ■ really obtained and ed at the lowest necessaries
possible cost, while all
also
for
the
adulterants,
she
would
have
things when he undertakes them, we may safely I 1 have, for so many years, figured in the election of left the shop w ith »»0 cents in her purse kinds of fish and the famous rock ovs-
can be had in abundare for the
conclude that he will exhaust every resource with U. S. senator, that they have come to look upon instead <•; 23 cents in debt. In other ters
trouble of securing them.
;
the
privilege
as
a
vested
right.
Now.
that
the
People troubled with loss of appe.ite,
in his power to accomplish his purpose.
words, on a purchase oi $1.80 she w^s
insomnia,rheumatism or run down from
The president will urge that the power of the people have taken this privilege from them, they cheated out of 83 cents, or nearly one- any
cause will tin«! Newport an i«.i al
place to regain their health an<l vigor,
Inter state Commerce commission be so increased, look upon it with a feeling akin to that of personal halt. As the United !
lienal pure t<-o«l law a
or for rest and pleasure.
that when it arranges a tariff schedule for freight injury. There is just one way in which the people purchased wore mat
Full information as rates, checking of
can
outgeneral
the
plans
of
the
bosses
and
pot
baggage, etc., can be obtaine«! ¡run any
charges for the railroads, that this schedule shall
of the uate >», Keutu.c
S.
P. or C. Ct E. agent, or from A.
house politicians. And that is to require every food officiw could not
at once become effective.
Craig, general pa settger agents. P. Co.,
I’oytluud; of .1. C. Mavo, general passen
Now, it does not follow that the commission candidate for the legislature for whom they vote, the manufacturers.
ger agent t', A E., Albany, Ore.
will place the rates so low that the profit-earning to give a written pledge and have the same pub There are millions of working men Rate from Albany to Yaquina, $3.50.
an I women cheated in like manner
power of the roads would be destroyed, but all | lished in the newspapers, that he will give his vote every da\ in the year—cheated and slow
for,
and
only
for.
the
candidate
his
party
nomi
discriminating and rebates to favored shippers,
ly poisoned—in order that a few hund
ganzar» at Detective Titles
would, probably cease. When a claim would be nates. If this is done, then but two days will be red manufacturers, already ric|).
filed before this commission, the commission as a required to elect an U. 8. senator; one when the enough, may grow a little richer. Wha| Have an Abstract of Title
court of arbiters, after thoroughly examining the (wo houses vote for senator seperately, and the is the reason of this? V hv is it that
Preiwre«! by The
the United states alone uraong civili/t J
matter, would pass upon the cluim. Its decission other on the following day, when the houses vote nations has no national pure foot, law*? Linn County A6su»c» «3?.
would govern, not only this pari^ular claim for un jointly, In order that the people may enjoy the Whv 'sit that tins bill has for t n yenu U( the reel property you Interni tu
*wpr|ty for money loRne.1, our
just freight charges, but the rate fixed woulti i full benefit they won in the adoption of the Direct t'aildd to pass? The reason is as simple oraeceptiM
IMtmns reeetvlnp tue lieu. St ol ourexitprteMe
j
primary
law,
they
must
securely
block
every
loop
as
it
¡s
scandalous.
To
put
i|
Jxddly,
be effective for all like shipments and upon all1
■ ktab LIRHAO tx 189'2. j/ 1| Rl’D|)
roads^of the class in which this ¡»articular road is hole by which the men who make politics a profes th»* «• leu hundred manuiacturvr« ary
Manager
lar.’e contributors to campaign funds.
sion,
could
tiefeat
the
peoples
expressed
wish
at
placed, as well. Nor does it follow, that the rate
Why should a >enat r autagonixe men OFfli'K Corner of 3.1 atul Broa<laibln Street
the
polls.
will necessarily be reduced. Justice will be mete»!
whose money may ie.eject him merely ALBANY.
OBES ON.
to the railroad as well as the shipper.
1«) save the health ami wages of a tew
Mayor Lane, of Portland, with his police force, millions of workingiinn, unless these
As a result of the enactment of the president’s
tneasure into law, a general reduction in freight has extended his jurisdiction into Clackamas coun nulli na can ptake tin nieelwa i more
GEO. IK WRIGHT,
rates will, fprobably, follow in due time. If the ty. A few nights ago. by his direction, the police dangerous to bun politically than tie
Attorney at Law
ru b few?—American Feder »tionist.
'commission is oonipoiu^d of just ant! competent raidel the “Country Club" gambling house located
. «tree of L. L. B..
Class of NM
men, itlwill take into consideration the reasonable at Milwaukee. Of course, this gambling house
MMran>«-ate Vniversity
Xquaiuat'.oa Notice.
'cost of construction anil cost of equipment, opera draws its sustenance from Portland and it is a
t’rx-fic- in All t mirta.
otBee over
fii't Natioai Bank. Booms 7 sn.l 8
ting expenses, etc., amount required to ¡»ay inter- Portlan I concern to all intents and purposes. But
l BANY,
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est on legitimate stock and bonds, and then fix the being in another incorporated city or town, when ! The County R.uir.1 of Eqndimti.i
freight charges. If it hapjtens that the railway the club has been duly licensed, a new proposi will meet at the otticw of the County
l ,.rk. Mon lay. November 20, 19,>5, ami
Stocks have been watered freely, as is generally tion is involved for the courts to consider.
BO YEARS*
remain in «H-vston six «lays for the pur
the case/the interest rate would be, necessarily.
EXPERIENCE
pose uf publicly «•xandii o ’ the as*es-
Very low; for, in justice to the shipjier, watered
The amendment to our constitution which will meut roll and to currect all B.«ww in val- j
Stock shouldjnot be considered.
be submitted to the people at our next June elec- nation, «le-criptioii <>r qunlitiea of land,
In case either railroad or ahip^r should not le tion, by whicn the office of state printer can be lots nr other property, an ! all person» i
"Satisfied withjthe commission’sdecission. appeal to regulated or abolished, should b<> unanimously int. reste-l are her. b» n .tlt'isi to appear
T imm M arks
the proper court would still be open t»> them; but supported. This office has been the greatest at the apt ointe I time ami place an«l if it I
O csigns
shall appear to sat I hssrsl that any
COMRKIHTI
AC.
the commission's schedule would stand until set source of graft, of any office within the gift of lansl, IctB or other pr.qa»rtv la’ asveswl I
An Ton«
h and
may
qulcRlT •ix'eru»
| Hvn free whether %r
aside by the oourts. The burden, then, of bring-1 the state. State Chairman Baker, of the Be tw icw> or aBsented In the nant« ol ant i *neen»»«'H »« pmbai '▼ nateutAble, <owiTnni.ua
conodentuu. HANDBOOK on Patent»
ing the suit would, generally, be upon the railroad I publican party, held this office for eigl t years and person or |«erwna not the . wner there I •ent f-ew. (U-leet «renry f(.r aeeunn« ptuerr*.
F 'jnts taken through Mur.n A Co. recelev
W’hcaK ehnr<e. to tha
for the shipper would rarely appeal from the com- retire»! therefrom at the end of his second t« rm a of or »« v’t'l under or heyoud its val I •p*
m
,
or
any
lamia,
lot*
or
other
property
mission's decissions.
rich man. As he hail l»een in the ¡«st a no-
not aanewed they will make the prvpe’
A ban.laomr’T i netrated wewk'r ’anroet cir
At best, the proposed law is but a makeshift. ' torious spendthrift, some idea of the graft that
■Qitii'n of an* acienttie toarnaL Term». $3 t
cutreetioii-
»ei«* f ur ODontka. Kt JMM by an newMendrs
If men, favorable for, or against railroad interests he exercised while he was in office mai be gue: <ed
P. R. M«'K MUHT.
Ahauld be selected for the commission, their judg-1 at
BLAIN CLOTHING- GO.j
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Co. *3» ”
New Yurt
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H. MACDONALD. Î
P.
BLACKSMITHING
\\ agon repairing and in fact do
everything carried on in a first class
blacksmith and wagon shop. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. Horseshoe
ing a specialty.
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Scio Milling Company
SUCCESSORS OK
SCIO ROLLER MILLS.
INCC'HI’OHATl'J) I'ECFMIIEK UH. 1004.
Officers
Pirectore
T J'Munkers,..................... Pres.
C A Warner......................... Rec.
A Ewing...................... Treas.
T J Munkers,
J A Bilyeu,
J J Barnes, W F Gill,
C A Warner.
We do a general custom Milling business.
Flour and feed
on sale.J Wheat bought pnd pxchcnged, lor I lour,
V\ e are in
th« field ft r business'and will treat you right.
ahf Jmfiam Mews
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