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About The Santiam news. (Scio, Linn County, Or.) 1897-1917 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1910)
* k-.»? SC./ — U nr Skintiaui ÌÌru s P olitically I ndependent Entered al the poatotficr at Scio, Oregon, as second . lass mail matter. PUB. ISHED EVERY PR’.DAY BY 1 > « Ml < i < i 1. 1< II-M l< I I-I l< I*. KAI »•> year in advance ........ ■a, year, at eml of year ... 0 year, at end of 2 years it, year, at end of It years uu Six months in advanev......... 76 Three months in advance ... 6o H ngiv copy in wrap|ier .... U6 A I I V HU Tl-I N< i ItA'I'BX: Cani of thank H . ............................. f4l S|x-« ial obituary notirea, per line ....OR Extend««! wedding comments, |« r line u.1 Display ad«, to lx- <-hang«-d weekly if d«-sired. on«- column with* each If. insertion, per inch ............... Business local« per line first insertion lu Each s ibKcquent insertion |«er line..06 l»ng time standing a*Is. contract« ma<le on application. IN.N3T ASSEMBLY ALL RIGHI M0riKATIN6 ASSEMBLY HL WROKE . r * r The reverse la true with the majority party. The Republican party of Or. - gon always ch-eta its caisixiatcs when ever there is a unity of action. For this reason, men who are office hungry, ar. eager to Iweonw a Republican can didatr and there are, usually, a num ber of aspirants for each office at th.- command of the people. That party does not have to draft cardn’ates and. therefore, <lix-s not ne« <1 to hold an as- aertA.Iy forthat parpuOe. Ihe It« pui - lican asa* rnbly is to tie be d for the puri osa- of selecting which of the numerous aspirants shall be voted for at the pr.mary election If the names of all the aspirants of that party fur office should be submitted to the po rn* ry voter, then there wouki be no fault to find. But such is not the pur- Only one candidate for ea. h puae. We will, lhete office will be »• l»ct»d fore. have a Republican ticket, didst rd by an illegal body of n en. lamb Istra so selected is a plain violation of the c.irvct primary law and w.ll not ins >up|»>rt.d by men who wish to see th« direct primary !•» maintained. Nor I* It true that there ia a general demand l.y the rank ami file of the Its * publi. an party that an assembly, su. h as has I we n cor.t. mi>lat< d by its i r motors. aha I be held. The grange si | ««opoao assernl ly nominated candidal« -, almost universally, and a large major ity < f grangers ar«- R« publicans Moat Republicans, who live in the country, w.ll do likeume ns well mi a aonaxi* r able number of thoae who live in the city. 1 husc who oppose the assembly are not asked to eXprt*aa an «»; ini*i publicly, for only assembly ixa.ri.vis are deal,-rd to la» heard from Home of thv strongest advoentes of the assembly plan, claim it will harm«« niie all th«- various factions of the Re publican party. 'I he Ni:ws believes that it ail make the breach wider than ever, and r«-ult in tw.i Rejaiblican tickets Being plactd in the field. That party can gain nothing bv the aaai tnhlv movemeut and stands to lose much of its power in tln-gon polities, if th«- plan considered is carried out. —- prvprrt) to the assess»r are Mil d- ad. A great many of them are yet living and continue to aw Italic the taagatherer year after year. It is due to the orofx-rty owner whose property ia visible and cannot escape the e»ea of the assessors, that a more drastic ami searching law regulating the listing of pr»|*rty for purposes of taxation shall be enacted A law re quiring a note or account to I*ar the assessor » stump before they cuuki be cuBected by law, would probably cause them to 1« reported to the assessor if neewary, an invoice of merchandise sht.uk! be made and the d«-[m«lt txxjks of the bank shouki be open to the asses •or, etc. When men learn bow to evade a law. it should be tl«e nusmeat of our law makers to make it- provision« so xtrm gent ai*d the p > i I. -«»• nt lor violating it so heavy, that met. woual not rva«l. it. it would create no hardship for Un truly honest man arxi wtxiki serve tlM» d soonest laxdotig« r acrordl .g to Ml desei Is. ■...... r ..... . —— Fo ol Pr**e bkres»« A rejx.rt by the Bureau ->f Labor of ttie llepurtment of Agri ult .r sent to Congress January .11, contains the fol- l-rWIng il.tvrv Sti.g statemc t: •'The r. purl of retail pr.ccs is l>aa d on price a«h« dules or stat- menta secured from 1014 dealers In k* different cities, in .'W dilf. rent stales, on 30 «tsplx artich-a. “The price of every article except coffee wm. higb«*r iii 1W7 than in lltt*-, th«, year of lowest pri«es during tlx- per od, arxi in the case of III of tin. .‘W articles it was more than 26 per cent above th«- level of IHBti. Tliete was an increaae of 62.7 p« r cent in becon; |x.tat<x-s, 66 6 jxt cent; eggs |x I |- r cent, axil |* rk. 47 U per cent. ft. h pork 46.3 per cent, ai d lard, 46.1 per p nt. 1 he price of only three artic < s was I w. r in lfkf< than the average f. r thv 10 «-ar period from Pt 4) Prunes were 11.6 per cent lower; coffee, 5 per <«-nt b«cr, arxi sugar. 4 per cent low rr. ” Weighed accurately, according to th< purchasing | ..w< r of thv pay envelope, 'h report shows that for a dollar bill l»<- workingman got approximately: .Six aif! n hulf |«iumix of beef in 19U7, |xiumis in inxtaad of more than 7 PW0. ..f Six aixi tl.rv. quarter fresh |x.rk instead of a I moat io pounds. Five aixl a half |«> uimi « of dre- e«l eh c«ene, instead of 7 , pound-. Three anti thr.-e-v|uarter d .sen e/gs instead of 5'« doaena. Three aixl a «plait, r pounds of butter instead of 4 ( pounds. Thirty-two pounds of flower instea.1 of 34 % pounds. Thirty five and a quarter jxiun-.h of corn meal inatca.i of 46\ pounds. ■Mkâ 4 k O 0 01 I Third An ual Horse Show I I i rd Stock Sale I Wall Piper I SfiLEM.OREGON 2000 Selected Patterns for sale in quanti ties to suit you at BARGAIN PRICES I I Í Friday and Saturday April 8-9 ■ ThorougI I ret!.«. Standard Bred«, German CoacV|, French Coach, Cleveland Bay*. Clyde* tales. E’ercherons, Hackneys, ,M >rgat»«. B -Igians. Shires, ponies, mules, best stallion, 1, 2, 3 years obi or over; best mares 1.2 3 y mra old or over; best stallion and get; !n-«t mare an 1 produce; foir-in-hand teams, grade t<-atns. fanners' draft teams, drade drafts, roadsters, aixi saddi -nt E. C. PEERY $1000 IN PREMIUMS DISTRIBUTED DRUGGIST OREGON LADIES’ DRIVING AND RIDING CONTESTS The Nation President—William II Taft N<> sanr msn ran object, with reason, Vice President Jam. •« Sherman tn the ix-oi le axxembling togrth« r for The Cabinet th«- |Hir|x««r of uilvising as to ways and ill 8URDEHS SHOULD BL EQUAL Sec -tai / of Slat«— *h.ia ,d«-r m ana of political pr<x*durv, to dr. lore Knox wi.nt at«- th«- I'Urnmount issues soil to. Sr-crvtary of th.- Treasury—Frank in o> a lect, for <.ffi«-e. men who would be Now that our annual taxpay ng time M arvvagh most likely carry th.se issue« into is at ban«!, oh«- is apt tn give xom<- Secretary of W ar Jacob M Dickin effect. This th«- intent of the old t’io i) hl .is to what he vete in r« turn »on time par’y primary meetings, to I.«- for the large «um« hr conlr.liutrr Attorney General-Geo. W. Wicker followed later on bv th«- party nominal .« . . . •: ■ th«- • ■ .11 llllhx- f «ham mg convrntxin. If thia method had “taxes," to the stat«*. Postmaster General—Frank H. Hitch b«m carried on with the purity of its 'laxat'on ix thv price we pay to liv cock original intent, there woukl have Ix-en umler a civilised form of government Secretary of the Navy—George I no need for thv people to remirt. for for Hi«-protection it gives us ant fo> Meyer relief, to our present direct primary th«' privil«-gv-> we eujov. Now if this Secretary of the Interior—Richard law • Hut th-- oi.l |.: at. d . s I union of taxation could bv ««¡uitably A. Ballinger we all know, into a mere political ti a- distributi-d aid every protx-rty owner Secretary of Agricultor«—James chine which was directed and dorrnnat lx- r««]uirvd fo pay his just share, th«- Wilson «xi by one or more «-entral figure« or , burden would l-e much lighter up>m he Secretary of !.ab>>r—Charles Nagel h< ads. We can all remember when who makes an honest return of his Commissioner of the Land Office Hat* of names were sent out from the properly to the assessor. But it is im Nclkc of IHss Hutton «•‘red Dennett county ««-at to each precinct in the |«>s«ilde, s«-«-rii>ngly. strive «» we may. NOTI« N I» HKKKHY GIVEN that th« county, to lx- elect««! as i.reclnrt dele to < aus«- every property owner to pay The State firm of t arson 4 Co., heretofor«* pro ; gates, aixl how the entire organisation his just nortior,. prietors, la (luisolved, Thon a > l.arg« I Unit««) Slate« Senator« -Jonathan was mapped out before the rn.x-ting of A« s rule, when the aa.-t«-a«cir makes the convention, by having the chairman his annua! visit, men endeavor to have retiring and <'al t arson suceetxiing toi Bourn«-Jr and Geo. E. Chamberlain. Representative« First District, W arxi member« of committees all »elect- the low- at | oaaible valuat on phkcrd complete proprietorship of the business. All bills due the late firm and hili, C. Hawley; Second District, W. R ««I Ix-fore the fall of the gavel calling u on their visible property arxi often the convention to order. Becaus« of forget that they hav«- Invisible proper dur others, arc only collectable or Ellis payable by the undersigned, Governor—Frank W. Benson the ability of one or more men to thus ty. The amount of cash on hand« has C ai . C armon Secretary of Slate—Frank w manipulate a county convention with » verv woixierful shrinkage, just atxiut i tendon such machine-like prreisaion arose the the time th«- aasexsor ia cXJH■ctc.,. W ire I . nee N<oke State Tr«-asurvr—(»«-urge A Steel name “Political Machin«'" and the Notes an«! acc«xints become exrwdingh Parties wishing fence w II do well b Sup* nntrmlent of I’ublic Instruction master han<! which directed the machine worthless at the xame time. The Lt" - examining fence before purchasing I I H Ackerman as the "Ross." Thia condition is de (SO st«w-k of good« of the merchant sud can save y«»u. at least, 2 cents |>er rou Stair Printer Willis R fhinmway aired again by that class of men wlo dcnly dwirdl- s to al-oitf one fourth of on vour fence if you will take the heft Supreme Court Chief Justice, Frank make politics a profession and office its salable value and a like shrinks"« of th«- fence in consideration [x.urxi f..- A. Mixire, Associate Justices. Robert holding an occupation ami the proposed of value is true of all class- a of pro|>er- fx.uml and ID to 16 per cent on strength Eakin, Will R. King, W. T. Slater, ssm nibly ax the means to accomplish ty. If s true ami horn st return of all and durabi.ity, 3U n»!s free on trial i'hu«. A McBride; clerk. J C. More that end. classes of pnitierty sbolikl lie made, it with any other fence on the market if , land No man can or will object to the a essv to sec that the burden of taxa y.-U ar«- not sattafl«*d it is a better fence members of apolitical party me«-ting in tion would be greatly decr«-asvd upon The District take it down and return It and it coats as emblles for the |nir|xnw of Consulta property which is visible to the asses JudEM—G«-orge II. Burnett, William you nothing The American L nee is tion. Such meetings are necessary if sor. ■ alloway, Prosecuting attorney. John the fence that will stand the tr»t there i» to lx- unity of action. There From the reports of the ten I.inn Larger wire means longer life, For .!. McNary can lx- no ohj«*« lion to men assembling c«iunty banks, it ia shown th it there is sale at the Scio Planing Mill. The County prior to the date of the primary el«-c- not far from >2 fino.ixsi on drt«>»it. If State Senators M. A Miller. Frank tion and daclaruig their i< can of what we aikl another Ifitxl.WW which is n ’■fie Psge Fence «tiller fur Linn and 1-ane Counties tl e party policies should lx- ami active circulation and in secret hiding 1 have sp|x»int««l Blatchford Hr«»«., of measures it should advocate. Then th«- place«, we have RS,001>.000 which should R. prvseiitativea I. A Munkers, J. candidates nominated at thv primary lx- listed on the axM-satirs Ixxrka. It is Shelburn, agents for the Page Woven M Philpott ehetion, know what their party ex 'oubtful if onr-lenth of this amount Wire fencing. All people in the viclr County Judge J. N. Duncan pects them to do, if elected. Hut. if w II lx- rejrorted. There ia. probably. | ity of Scio, who desire to purchase th« CommiMioners- O. H. R usm II, T. J. m >I s assembly muumes to dictate who ] '«Ml (XX) W'OIth of n erchamli-v carried ' very best woven wire fence on the mar Butler m «y or may not stand for office before y th«- numerous stort-s of th«- county. ket. «-an do so by buying th«- Page at Clerk J W Miller the primary voters, then it assume« an Thv axa- shot will be lucky if he lists Blat* hfonl Bros. Sheriff D. S. Smith C. I!. Motor, authority not given it by law. In tie onv-thir I of thst amount. Treasurer W W. Francis General Agent. Ix-bannn old delegate convention day, th«- mem Recorder Grant Froman Mo-t m-n ar.- honest ami would make bers of a convention were authoririd an absolutely fruitful return of his School suri rintemlrnt— W. L. Jack- A Remarkable (Mfrr by law, tn say who should be candidal« a property to the assessor, if he knew ««n for office. Thv convention delegate that his neighbor would do likewise. The N kw . h is now prepare«! to make Asa« ssor D. B. McKntarht teceived this authority from th«- voters But when he secs his neigh lor, who the following moat remarkable offer: Surveyor Alfred L. Getklso at the precinct primary. Citixena |xxix«-sxe« more and (■etter pr«q«ertv than Th«- S antiam News, “The Commoner" Coroner " illiam Fortmiller meeting in a volunteer assembly, have himself ami whom* bank account far (Bryan's paper) and “The American Fruit Inspector- not this |xrwer Such power can only ••xcvMMfa his own while, at the same Homestead“ the thrr«- |>aperx for al Health Officer--Dr. W. H. Davis be confer««! by the primary voter in time, th's neigMxir's tax receipt shows most the price «if one 11.90 The City the election Ixx.th, as now provide«! by a less «mi*unl pawl than he has paid, he "The Commoner," Mr. Bryan's Mavnr---Henry M Myer law. becomes convinced that there is s«*m«-- |ta|s r. is a weekly ami is devoted to the Recorder- -E. D .My«-rs The Oregonian often states that the thing wrong. Because of his honest re descusaion of National |«>liticx. Any Marshall I N Weklle Th imx-rati«-i-arfy has always held a. turn to thv a-sesaor, h<- feels that he ia many, if he wishes to understand Treasurer-—J. F. W«-«lvy sembliea, for the pur|H«e of bringing mmlr to suffer ■rfe disposition to National politi«*a. whether he i« s Re ('«juncilmen-Perry Bilyeu, out candidates. In a measure, this shrink th«* value of his property another publican <>r a liermx-rat, shouki read statement is true, hut such assembly year is at once generated. He becomes both aides of all questions. He cannot Swir g. R M Cain, J. L. Calavan. ia mil h. Id for the same pur|x>se for dishonest just hveaum- his neighbor had reach an honest understanding without E. Arnold. N I. Morrison, J. A Bilyeu I Justice of the Peace---Jas. A. Bilyeu that which the Republicanscontemp'atr saved a few dollars by a dishonest re doing so. The Commoner discuss«-« all Constab e J. A. Bilyeu. A minority party is never troubled with turn the year l*efore. questions from the progressive l)emo- Sch«x»l dirvetor» --E. C. P«-vry, A. G. an overplus of camlHjat«*« Men who F<»r some reason many men, or we sratic viewpoint, without indulging in I*rill. R M Cain have an itching for office, do not seek may say truthfully, most men—men abuse of thoae who think differently. Officer» of Linn County Fair Asa«x-ia- no mnation at the hands of a party able who arc honest in dealing with private Th«- American Honx-atvwl, is an ex- t>> elect only by accHient. Hence, it is <rdiveli'als, do not hesitate to swindle cellvnt monthly farm pa|>er. fill«-«! with tion Prvxident. A G Prill; secretary, I R. Shelton; directors, A 0 Prill. often the case that nominations by the the public in the payment of taxes A valuable information for the farmer, Peery, M C. minority |>arty go begging. In other few years ago. a L-nn county minister stockraiaer, orchardiat, (xwiltayman, John Mealey. E. C. Games, I. A. Munkers, <«. G. Belts. words, the nomination seeks th«- man, of the g«M|icl di«d His estate was gardener and housewife rather than he the nomination. Thi» val'u««l at over 112.(MM. The tax rolls Evcrvbodjr in thia vicinity knows D. H Bortine. J. A. Bilyeu, f «ct ia generally true of the Ilemn- s^ciwmi that h* had hern paying taxes, what class of paper the Nxws ia. But McDonald. c atic ttarty of «»rvgon. ami its assembly for years, upon a property valuation with thia chib of excellent paper«, th«- Subat riue for — is held for the jxirpose of drafting can of leas than 12.000. But all of the News sh««ukl Is- found in every home in didates in orvlcr to complete the ticket, jteople who make a false return of their thv Fork« of thv Santiam. THE SAN'TIAM NEWS I I I- I I I I In connection with this, the third annual Horse Show, a big sale will take place on Saturday afternoon, April 9, 1910. Buyers will be here trotn all sections. Parties having stock for sale will please list the same with the secretary as soon as possible. Tnese will be tabulated in order and copies mailed to prospective buyers. It is the intention to make this a prominent feature of our annual exhibition. Call or write the secretary for further information. C. L. DICK. President R. C. PAULUS. Secretary, care Salem Fruit Union. I SEND FOR PREMIUM LIST > > <»>• COLONIST RATES Oregon And the GREAT NORTHWEST PEOPLE OF OREGON I lie rai roads have done their part; no« ii> up tt> toil. Colonist rate* i* ill«- gr«-ui*-st of all hoiDo-litiildcr* Do all you can to h-t Eat.-tcrii people Know about it, and «-m-ouiagt* them to t’ome here, where land i* cheap hoine-building ca*y and attractive. Fares Can be Prepaid at home if d. sir ed. Any agent of the road nHiin*d i* nuthoriged to receive the required < epo-.it and telegraph ticket to any t»oint in thv Eaat. Remember the Rates -From Chicago, St. Louin $.32; Omaha and Kan-<ii' < ity $2n. Ihi* reduction i* proportionate from ail other citiea. wm . M c M urray General Passenger Agent (- the improved Portland, Ore I jNQJiPargil COPPER RIVETED OVERALLS ’ 9 .*0 A SpImdMl Own! for evary use. Cut fenerous- ly fv.IL Two hip pockets. Felled seams. Con tinuous fly. ■win. own i a. 9
