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About The Santiam news. (Scio, Linn County, Or.) 1897-1917 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1908)
A SCALP BOUNTY WANTED. DR. kl.MR I XFUAINS. Curvalli* Dec. 12. 180*. E ihtob S antiam N kwm : HE NEWS is in receipt uf a lot of printed My attention juat called to the «di- matter from Foster, a |x>stoflk*e well up the torial "W« want to know" in th« the South Santiam and th»« Rist of which in S antiam N' kw « of December II. 1'-***. Politically Independent which reference la maile to ■ de«ire an arugutnent to have re-enacted a state bounty in law on the part of the jieople for informa for the scalps of predatory wild animals. tion In detail regarding eypenditui«« by Il is contended that there are now 500 cougars the Oregon «late inatliuttvna uf higlier rii i ! fiiattw. in tne secret rccess«*s of the mountains of Orvyfun, learning. and that this? Coiipars de'troy not less It aflTorda me pleaaure to l<e able to than &>.000 deer every year The argument fur •ay to you that there la no «ecrecy in regard to the management of the Ore ther snows the mereantile value of this large gon Agricultural I’ulh-ge. Whatever amount of d«*er meat, hides, etc., and show these information may have been given in re- cougars are very ex|*e give animals for the state porta of the InatilutHm heretofore «ut»- mittcd to the l>egi*lature. 1 am aure to permit to run at large. that there wa* no deaire to withold any Il is projioseri to ask the legislature to enact a thing from the |ie<>p4«. All traneac- scalp bounty law upon the following scale per ti<iii« are matter* of record. The a< • On* »*«r in «<lv»nv«>, scalp; Cougars $25; Wolf B-ar S5. Lynx or count« of receipt^ air I enjwndlture* are <>n« vexr, «I nix! of v*«r One v«*«r, «t «•txl of yr»o> Wild cat $2.50; Gwin $1; Skunks, large $1, small kept in the minuteat detail ami arc audited ami certified to annually. There 50 cents; Digger si|U»rrel or Cmw, 10 cents. Hli monti'* m •d««nm Three month« in mlv«i>ce Admitting a desirability for the d st ruction of i» no expenditure for any purpoe« Huíale copy in »r»p|»r whatever except Upon requisition ap these predatory animals, th«* N;;vs believes n proved by the Preeldent in ai-eonlance .■ alii !><>un( . Law on the li <i. i • • • i id it«>d, with the budeet previoualy approved by would lie mischievious and would ois»n the doors the Board of Regent«. The hooka, con CURISI MAS. if the state treasury to wholesale graft. Indeeil. taming a list of all employee* and their the state tax levy would have to b- increased sev- »alarie*, and an account of all expendi S THE NEWS VISITS its readers on th« •ral mills, in order to supply the nee ‘saary funds ture«, are open to in«pe< lion at any Í time. The ino«l rigid economy 1« exer irr«-at Christian holiday, this year, a fee The main contention of the argu nent in the cir ciaed in all matter« involving an expen thoughts relative to the origin of the custom cular li tter, is the protection of deer for the bene diture of money, not only a* a matter of observing Christmas as the birth-day of fit our of hunters. Not ring is sa I abo it the decima of buainaaa, but alao that the availabh Savior, will not be out of place. tion of docks by the depredations of cougars; yet fund« may be uaed to the beat puaaibl« Centuries before the dawn of the Christian era wt? frequently hear of the loss of sheep or goats, advantage in »ecuring efficient work th«* 25th. day of December was observed as a f<*sta supposed to b* destriy" I by t i««i • v>ri'i»n ani throughout all de|<rtmenta of the incti tutlon, ami in promoting the develop day by Pagan nations. On this day, as all know, mals. The plaint is to furnish pleasure for the an >nenl of the reaourcee ami I ml u* trie* id the sun starts on its return journey from the win nual hunting trips for sportsmen. the State. No State fund* whatevri ter solstice. Pagan nations, who were all sun Now, the N ews tninks a sea p hounty law listed are n»e<f for football or other athletic», worshipers, observed the day l>v rejoicing, feast mon sucn claims, would tie the very worst of class the exp« rwe* of which arc borne entire ing anti the giving of gifts; just as Christian na legislation. The principle is wrong. Tie state ly by the «tud>-nt» in connection w.ti U>e receipt* for mlmixaion to game* ” tiona do at the present time. ■annot undertake to protect her citizens fmm the Regarding the pham|>4et you refer t« Authorities differ widely as to locating th- r ivag -s of voracious animals, birds and insects; in which no reference i* ma«ie to lh< date of the birth of Jesus of Nazir**th, Toe R > for to di so w i rid mean a tix it i • i Pub ir i-iisam • expenditure« of the college. 1 dexire t< man Emperor. Constantine, establKh«*d t'i • R > n r to be borne by the people. Cod in moth and San •ay that that la «imply a re print of » Catholic Christian church in the third century; but lose scale, in print of dol'ars an I cents, inflct an brief article written for the Oreg, n State Grang- Bulletin at the requeat of D'vember 2Bth. was r»*»t a <.,;.t'«-i i ■ ' in* Lirth-d i injury to the friit interests, t«* i tim -i as great a* the editor, upon the »object «u^geattd of our Savior, until some time d iring the fo irt that complain«* I if on acco int <>f wild animals, by him. ent iry. ' Julius, the then Bfohop if Rom®, pro rhe green apnis freiiently lestro/s on »-half the An llcmixed »tatement of all expend - mulgated a decree making December 2f»lh. th« r gr tin er >p <. -ri I t i *-1 • i < • -1 n -t i'n •< lure« can. of courae, tie printed if ile- birth-day of the "Son of Righteousness." Pr >r totally destroy« the pro i lets of oir hop fields. aired; but I call your attention to the to this decree, the birth of Christ was believed to But the orchar lists, far n*rs i id hop growers do fact that to do *o will require a book of l.'W to Ito |>age*. six by nine end one have occurred, some authorities state, Mav 25th.; not think of asking protection from the state treas half Inchon. The printing plant of the others April I'.ith. or 90tb. In tne < o i. ' t und ury against tne«e destructive insis ts. Ear from college 1« now crowded to it* utmo*t in Egypt, January 9th. is thought to be the proper it. They si npiy g > to w >rk with spray pump at capacity in printing regular bulletin*, to do 'hi«. It 1» n. . <■« *r> to h«Vc day. the proper time and protect thems*»|ves. Fruit, and. the type *«t on linotype mar hl tier, T le first suggestion which Christmas presents, grain an 1 hops are thr«*e of I ic tirinciple products either at Salem or Portland. to t ie minds of children at least, as well as to the of our farmers. They are leailng sources of our In conclusion. 1 desire to a«*urr v< u lov *rs of children, doubtless, is th«* name of th* agricultural wealth. Taey supply, largely, o ir that it will tie a [dc aaure to me at any venerable Santa Claus. Yet many an* ignorant as food stu Ts an I tlvr *f »re. ir ■ n •‘k If the time, a« I am »ure it will lie to the to the origin of this benevolent old g«*nt!<*men, state should und -rtake to pr >t -ct the people Hoard of Regent«, to give any informa which was less ancient than the festival (C irist against destructive peds, she ought to begin ui»»n tion that may be desired regarding the college, it« management, it* work and rnas) which is said to keep him so busily employ those effecting the necessities, rather than upon Ila expenditure». ed. Your» very truly. those which contribute to the pl isuri>s of Che Almut .fkX) years after the birth of Jesus, a *hi!d people. The necessities we tn isl have. We can W. J. K krr . named Nickolas was liorn at Panthera. in Asia exist, if we ar- c impelled to, wltnout the pleas ¡The above »hould have been publial - cd la»i week, but w«« crowded out f< r Minor. His parents were rich and of high rank. ures. ' lack of apnea. We willingly give it They were converts to Christianity. This son wa W.rile all admit the advisability of destroying ayiace thi« week. Ed.) born to them many years after their mir ige cougars, wolves, bears, lynxes, wildcats, skunks, They had prayed earnestly fora son an I they squirrels and crows, and admit, al; >. the pleasures HLWARE Ol DlJ IXTIkl. TIILI.S believed his birth was a literal answer to their a mountain hunting junket affords, the expense lliveaz AfHktnutof na» »rrmrrd prayers. By way of expressing their gratitude, to the state necessary 1» secure this result, would by lb« they had him educated for the Christian priesthood be enormous. True, it would affird a few profes Before the son reached his majority, Isith Iris par sional hunters a lucrative income for a few years. ents died of the plague, and the son lx*came the But can the state afford the expense? Could not nml |»r<»ps»r j I h I nh I Io* vurrha« inheritor of great wealth. Partiy from natural the money which would be r •quire.l to pay for »»r ofibr •rcv|»i a« •»*•* »•> o* money nui atra ho « nrDii'i tlw lirnefll ut uu< eaprr tenderness, ssjs th«* historian, and partly from th« scalp«, b« extended in a way that would give the sch « K•ualHM»l»e*<| in «tari. training he had received, he did not cot s:der the ample a far greater return? For instance, the de richel bequeathed to him us his own; but as a struction of the mice and rats alone, to say nothing Z. H. RLDD, Manager. sacred trust placed in his hands by the Giver of all of other pests, would result in a much greater | Office cM>rn«r Third and Hrtwlalidn Ml«. Good. He fed the hungry; clothed thenake<i; profit to the people. endowed |»oor maidens with a marriage portion; A1HAVY. ORtiiOM No, t i<* N ews does not favor a scalp bounty law supported and educated destitute orphai s. and tnd. if the editor was a member of the legislature, l>. M Mi K Mum J. L. C alava * performed all manner of charitable works as he would o|i|M>se the measure. secretly as possible. As a priest, history tells us further, he was greatly loved anti reverenc«*d by The attempt to defeat the election of Governor the poor. When he became a bishop, he continued Chamberlain as United Slates senator, by the leg- to be as humble and benevolent as ever. After islatur**, seems now doomed to an ignominious fail- j ? his death the church canonized him and he became ure. Senator Fidton has made a complete sur tne most revered of pitron saints. Saint Ni • iotas Santa Claus or Kris Kringle, all meaning the render of the case. He will umbably, lie required same, were inspired by the gisxl and benevolent to give the promised “smile” when an Oregon Re patron saint. He set the example of giving of publican legislature elects a Democratic United Hack« connect • ilh all train* Iw.lh a* gifts and is supjiosed, by many children, to con States senator. The successful and orderly elec Weal Fi-io an.1 M linker*. Olir ri«* our ftr.t clam ami "tir horse* tinue the benevolent habit at each return of tion of the people’s choice for that high office, is B> kh 1 driver*. Price« rraeonable. a victory for the people that cannot be over esti Christmas day. The sleigh drawn by reindeer a harml«*ss fairy mated. It establishes firmly the principle, in Ore- DR. J. MON FOO story by which .Santa Chua is supposed to travel egon, that the people shall rule. Other states will follow in our lead, until the United States senate with the speed of the wind when on his benevolent An experienced compounder of missions, probably originated in the North of will lie forced to submit the amendment to the Iteople, making the election of United States sena Europe, Cninese Medicines Like Thanksgiving day, Christmas has a home tor the rule in all the states. When we have a coming feature. An assembling alxiut the patera! United States senate composed of senators who Succeaaor to the late Hong Wo Tong, 0 of Albany, Oregon, i« now prepared to fireside of the sons and daughters who have left are indebted to the ¡>eople for their election, then furni«h Chinese medicine« to all. The may we expect congressional legislation in the in the parental home, which makes it a day of fond undersigned recommend« him and guar and affectionate anticipation. But if, by chance, terests of all the people. The Aldriches. Elkinses, antres «atiafaction. Call or write hin the loved ones cannot assemble about the internal Penroses. Forakers and Fultons, will then be only at 117 Wat Second Street, Albany, I earthstone or, mayhap, have passed on to another a dream of the past They will be remembered Oregon. M. W kstfali life, we esn only have the m *hncholy pleas ir* only as blocks to the restoration of the govern ment to the people. Oregon should be proud of of thoughts of the Christmases of the past. Cedar Post and Shake*. Christmas day should inspire a benevolent spirit the position of leadership which the independent, I am prepared to furniah cedar po*ta, cedar or fir »hake* in any quantity de in the hearts of all. At the cost of but a f«* a progressive, non-partisan voters have given her. tired f. o. b. at Detroit cents, the hearts of poor boys and girls can b- fill Anyone deairing material of thia kind ed with gladness, or the home of the more unfor- Elsewhere we published an explanatory letter will do well to correspond with me. C I). M athf . ny tunate be made more tolerable. The day should from President Kerr, of the O. A. (’.« Dr. Kerr Detroit, Oregon. practically admits one of the N ews contentions, cause us to forget the sordi«! love of gain an<| of selfishness, and remind us that there is more in life when he states that an itemised expense account is Photo«. not published because of tne cost. etc. The people than to live for self alone. It should inspire us to will willingly pac the cost, Doctor, and there are ri*so!ve that the world shall be made better be plen’y of print shops which would be glad to do tiet III* he»t »hen yon are «-ItIn* the work. The paople want to know how and for rnd |p>t them at J. <1. Crawford'* cause we have lived. The N ews wishes its readers a merry and happy what purpose their money is being expended by XI lidio, corner «»rond aie I Lyon «trivi* the state colleges. Albrtiij, Oregon. Christmas. T A MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY New year TO ALL i 9 9 0 9 9 I o Wesely & Cain •I. J Hirnes, W. F. trill, iilyeu, J. R Harne*, L. A. \\ urnet. Pmtfinr'vT, W 4 Linn County Abstract Co. 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