DAILY CATITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1000.
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Ask your
v your using
m yf VSVfl1 "'" Dcaume, s icw unics, wot
AJUJLklltU&
W hTB bo
thafurmtiUofUourprptftion.
WILL HAVE
TO DISGORGE
(Suntlnm Nowb.)
It has been known for years thnt
Inrgo bodies of government lands
woro bolus lllogltlmntely ncqulred
ljy corporations nnd syndicates. Nor
will this nbsorptlon ceaso bo long ns
thero 1b nn aero of nvnllablo public
land left. In fnct thnt tlmo BcomB
now upon us. Public lnnda nt nil
dcslrnblo nro almost unattainable by
tlio honoBt settler.
This bolng a fnct' It is nonsonBO
to lock tho Btnblo door after the InBt
poor old crowbnlt has boon Btolon.
Tho thing to do now Tb to recovor to
tho national domain theso millions of
acres of which tho people have boon
dospollcd.'
Rnllronda which lmvo boon grant
ed bodies of InndH and which lmvo
constructed their roads ns required
by tho terms of Iho grant should bo
protcctod In their holdings, Llko
wlso wngon ronds which actually
built wagon roads not trnllB lmvo
legally acquired their properties.
"Out rnllronda Unit hold tholr InndH
by vlrtuo of tho If on land law, nnd
wngon road compnujos which built
nioro trails, hold millions of ncrcs
of tho public domnln to which In
equity they do not pobbcs n uhndow
of a title, Also land syndicates and
individuals who lmvo obtained vnlu
ablo tlmbor lands through hiring
dummies to fllo upon tho snmo and
who hold a tltlo obtnluod through
fraud and misrepresentation should
certnlnly bo mndo to disgorge. Theso
lnnda thnt aro wrongfully nnd fraud
Hlontly hold cost tho holder not to
exceed f2.R0 to 3 por acre, nnd
that ncqulred wth lieu land scrip,
tent a few conts.
At tho risk of becoming tedious,
a llttlo explanation nt how tho lieu
land lnw originated Is in order.
Thosa big transcontinental railroad
companion through tholr lobbies nt
Washington, ohtninod tho pnssngo of
tho law. Tho lobbies then securod
tho establishment of government re
serves nnd, strnngo to rolnto, theso
reserves woro always so marked out
thnt Inrgo bodies of worthless laudB
belonging to tho railroad compnnlos
woro Includod. For thoso absolutely
worthless lands tho government Is
sued lion land scrip to tho compn
nlos, Tills ucrlp could bo had upon
any govornment lands In any stato
through which tho particular railroad
Jind trackage. Through this Infam
ous lnw tho Northern Pnclflo Hall
road company has secured millions
of ncrcs of tho finest tlmbor InndH in
Oregon. Othor Inrgo land holding
. HMimiM'll4mli'l'H1t"HWWM.. 1131
mmiMi
.&rcfictabJeIVcparatbnrof As
similating ftcTood AndUctfula
ling thcStaoachs andDowels of
Prowofcs'DcsKon.CkttfUl
lMsawlHcst.ContalRS nelUMr
OMumiMorp-likic aor MocraL
Not Nam o otic.
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tioh. Sow SkWK)i.DiMTk(k.
Vroo,Cm,iiktoss,rwrj.,vh
MMflndLOftS OF SlIKF.
NIW "Y10K1C.
REX
KXAqr Cfipytir wVAWNCS.
doctor to name some of the resu:s of
constipation. His long list will Degin wiu i
hcadachc, biliousness, dyspepsia, thin blood, bad
skin. Then ask him If be would recommend
Ayer's Fills forconsupaiion. jusiuuo
uaratat Wo Dubliltl
J. O. Are Co.,
IXJWOll. XftM.
I companies havo operated through
KUII1IIUUH IU IJUUUiU 1111 gu uuuico ui
school InndB nt n coBt of $1.25 an
ncro with nn nddltlonnl trifle to tho
dummy.
Tnklng nil of theso holdings to
gothor, nnd which aro hold for specu-
jlatlvo purposes, fully one-half of tho
I territory of Oregon Is hold by theso
jhlgh nnnnclors. As all of tho public
landa In tho state, national or state,
,havo been nbsorbed ns abovo stated,
tho question now Is, what can tho
state or nntlon do nbout It? Ought
n vested right obtnlnod through
.trickery or fraud bb hold Becrod7
Lnw and equity holds that tho
rights of tho public aro suporlor to
thoso of a corporation or Individual.
Even whon tho individual or corpor
ation honornbly mid honestly holds
lnnds required by nnd for tho good
of tho public tho lnnds nro tnkon by
tho pnymont of, not whnt tho hold
or domnnds, but whnt n board of ap
pralsorB Bays tho proporty Is worth.
This bolng truo, thos,o high 'financiers
who havo gobbled lands from tho
Htnto and nntlon In square iiiIIob nnd
townships, ought not complain if
they rocolvo tholr monoy bnck nnd
nro dtspo3S0Hscd, If somo lnw should
bo onnctod by cnngrosB nnd tho stnto
loglslaturo to repossoss tho nntlon
nnd stntcs of nil lnnds hold for spec-,
ulnttvo purposes, everybody In tho
nntlon, save tho guilty holders, would
say "anion." Of cours'o tho honest
settlor, whether It bo upon govorn
ment or stnto lands, should not bo
disturbed, for tho object of recover
ing thorfo lnnds to tho stnto and nn
tlon Is thnt they may bocomo tho
homo of Industrious, homo-loving
citizens. Tho federal govornmont
should pursuo a similar policy to
wards corporations thnt linvo fraudu
lently obtained conl lnnds.
Tho public domnln rightfully be
longs to nil tho pooplo; llkowiso docs
tho coal and oil within tho bosom of
tho onrth, nnd tho public is dofrnml
od whonovor Individuals or corpora
tions nro allowed to gobblo thorn up
at n fraction of tholr vnluo. Tho
dny of reckoning 1b not far dlstnnt
whon all of theso mnttors of a fraud
ulent chnractor will bo righted.
Kvory man or corporation- who of
tnlus InndH,' olthor agricultural, min
eral, or tlmbor, nnd honestly com
piles with tho lnw regulating tho snlo
of them should nnd will bo protect
ed In his holdings; but ovory Individ
ual, corporation or company who se
cures his holdings through trickery,
'fraud, or In any way noglectlng to
CASTORIA
For Infant 8 and Chlldron.
The Kind You Have
Always Bought
Bears the
Signature
of
In
Use
For Over
Thirty Years
ASTORIA
F M XM
W
f as
comply with tho law, Bhould havo
his holdings declared forfeited and
the Bnmo should rovcrt to tho stato
or nation.
Tho nation or Btnto would do no
wrong nor an Injustice should theso
lands which have been secured by
fraud be reclaimed. Individual who
commits a fraud of this diameter
or causes it to bd committed, Bhould
consider himself most fortunate if
ho is not caused to undergo a term
of Imprisonment In addition to los
ing his' ill-gotten holdings. Tho lnw
placing a limit for which a man can
bo prosecuted for offenses of 'this
character is but n shield for rascnllt
bo prosecuted for offenses of this
character 1.8 but a shield for rascals
to hldo behind. It should bo re
pealed. Even when theso lands pass
Into tho hands of a third party tho
holder should bo held responsible
for it should bo his business to know
whether or not tho lnnd has boon
secured from tho government accord
ing to lnw.
Vhonevor the rights of tho public
hnvo been trespnsscd upon, any nc
qulred rights of the Individual should
glvo way if nocessnry to restore and
mnke good nny loss to tho public.
Unless this prlnclplo Is cnrrlcd out a
premium Is offered for Individual rns
cnllty by tho stato or nation. Our
lnw makers nnd law executors should
look first to the rights of tho public
nnd thon to tho rights of tho indi
vidual. ' o
LAST
BOND
CASHED
Former Governor Moody
Turns In Relic of Nez
Perce War
Tho last bond outstanding issued
by Oregon on account of tho Nez
I'erco Indian war was cashed In tho
stnto trcnsuror'B ofllco yesterday by
former Governor Z. P. Moody.
Tho bond wns for ?9 and was Is
suod October 17, 1878, bearing in
terest nt 7 por coat. Atinchcd to
tho bond woro coupons for lnterost
amounting to $2.85. Tho stnto call
ed theso bonds In 1883 nnd it Ib be
llovcd thnt this was tho InBt out
standing ouo.
At tho tlmo Oregon Issued tho In
dian war bonds, Mr. Moody wns en
gaged In tho geuornl merchandise
busluoss nt Tho DalleB nnd this was
Issued in pnyinont of supplies fur
nished tho stnto.
o .
Evening Things.
Pnrmor Rldgoback You'vo put
mo tor a lot uv trouble, yeou posky
young robbor. I'vo bo'n laying for
you for n wcok.
liobblo Drown Wall, wo'll bo
Bqunro, I guess. I'll prob'ly bo stand
ing for moro'n a wook on account of
youso. Chicago Dnlly Nowb
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A UNIQUE RECORD.
Not Another Like It in Our Broad
Republic.
To give positive- homo testimony in
ovory locality is sf itsolf unanswerall
oof of merit; but whon we add to
this tho continued endorsement from
pooplo who tcatlfUd yoara ago no cvi
donee enn bo strongor. A Salem citizen
0 atefully acknowledges the good ro
crived from Doan's Kidney nilj, and
whon tlmo has tested tho cure wo find
tho samo hearty endoriemcnt, with adj
od ratbuilasnt and contlnutI praise
Cases of this kind are- plentiful in tho
wurdt of Doan's Kidney Pills, nd such
a record is unique in tho annals of
medicino.
Jacob H McCoy, retired, living on
Capital street, beyond Mill Creek, 8a
lem, 0., says j ' Thero has been no
reason for mo to change my good opin
ion of Doan's Kidney Pills, which 1
expressed through our pipit three
years ago. I procured the remedy at
Dr. Stone's drug atort at that time
and rceoived tho most gratifying re
sults from its use. I was relieved of
kidney complaint of soveral year '
standing, Th principal symptoms
wer in connections with tho kidney
secretions and any strain or overexer
tion often caused hemorrhage- of thi
kidneys. Nothing I had found in the
way of inedieln gave me any satisfac
tory relief Mntil I got Doan's Kidney
Pills. They gayo mo prompt an lt
log benefit. I havo rcwommonded them
ever since when occasion has arisen."
r sale by all dealers. Prlee 50c.
Foster-MUbuTsi Co., Buffalo, Now York
For Bronchitis
TAKE VINOL
it heals the bronchial tubes
and remedies the cough
For centuries old fnshloned cod
liver oil has been prescribed, by phy
sicians the world over for coughs,
bronchitis, wenk lungs and con
sumption, but many could not tako
it on nccount of the useless fatty,
fishy oil which enveloped tho medlc
Innl curatlvos, and it often failed to
holp thoso who could tako It because
It upset tho Btomach.
Anyone can tako the delicious
cod liver preparation, VInol, which
contnliiB all the medicinal curntlves
and body building olemonts of
cod liver oil actually taken from
fresh cods' livers, but no oil or
grease, nnd wherever old-fashioned
cod liver oil or emulsions would do
good, Vlnol will do fnr moro good
for all bronchial and lung troubles.
Wo nsk ovory porson in Snlom suf
fering from chronic colds, coughs,
bronchitis or weak lungs to try
Vlnol on our guarantee O. W.
Putmnn, Druggist.
NOTE Whllo wo nro solo ngontB
for Vlnol In Snlom, It Is now for
Bnlo at tho leading drug store In
nearly ovory town nnd city in tho
country. Look for tho Vlnol ngoncy
in your town.
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN
consider Paxtlne Toilet Antiseptic a
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment of
feminine ills. As a wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and' healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The R Paxton Co.. Doston, Mass.
Ml 11 II illlllllll I 811 II ME
t COMPANIES ORGANIZE.
Articles of Incorporation
Granted Entorprlsos Backed
by Oregon Capital.
till lllll 111 II III M (Ml'fH-
Articles of incorporation woro
fllod by tho I'ortlnnd Tool Worka;
Incorporators, W. Irving Sponcor,
Charles P. Mnchon, Pntrlck Dowd;
capital stock, $4200.
Tho Hood Rlvor Applo Growers'
Union filed Bupplementnry nrtlclos
ot incorporation, increasing tho
capital stock from $1000 to $2000.
Articles woro filed by tho Embody
fiiBrndley Company, of Portland; in
corporators, O. W. Embody, II. L.
Drndloy, P. "Wilmot; capital stock,
no, 000.
Always Remember tho Full Name
Laxative
Brom
Ouinine
Tablets
Cure a Cold in One Day
Cure Grip in Two Days
cn every
7Tr7 box. 25,
General
..Machine Works..
K. M. KIGHTLINGEIt,
MAckkilsi nd Mnaagcr.
178 SoHtli Liberty St.
WE llUILl) AXYTHIXQ TnAT
CAN I1B MADE FROM IRON OR
STEEI. NOYE RUT FIRST-CLASS
WORKMEN EMPLOYED.
General Repring"SoTated
9-1 9-1 m
HOT
RATIONS
tyH
If J r f r
That'a 'v'unt you want these
chilly days, and at our place you
get nothing cold, and always the
Vest tho market affords.
WWte House Restaurant
GSOKGK UKOO, Pn.
WHiMHP'0ali
i Gold Dust Floti
Mndo by THE SYDNEY POW
ER COMPANY, Sidney, Oregon.
MnHo for family use. Ask your
groerr for It. Bran and shorts
nltvuys on hand.
P. B. Wallace )
AGENT
jspe
H. S. Gilc & Co.
Wholesale Grocers and Com
mission Merchants
In tho market at all times for
dried fruit and fnrm produce of all
kinds.
Special
Wo have for sale n few applo par
ing nnd slicing machines; equipment
for a largo dryer; will mnke a low
price.
Ttwn Yom
Steps Here
When yot need anything
in Lumber and save some of
the money that yoti Intended
to spend
VOGET LUMBER CO
WHEN THANKSGIVING COSIES
Among other things you will want
Is a perfect fitting shirt, ono thnt
was moulded on an oval board to fit
tho body, and such a machlno Is In
operation at tho Snlom Steam Laun
dry. Your dinner will not bo com
ploto unloss tho linen was sterilized
and finished by us, nnd nt prices that
will Burpriso you. Tabloclothos 5c
up, napkins lc, ono-half what othors
charge for inferior work.
SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY,
Phono 25. 115 0-1 (ft) Liberty St.
V-f w I JJ
-STEAMERS
POMONA AND OREGONA LEAVE
PORTLAND MONDAY, WEDNES-1
DAY AND FRIDAY AT 10 A.1
M., TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND
SATURDAY AT 7:10 A-M.. FOR
CORVALIS TUESDAY. THURSDAY
AND SATURDAY ABOUT O P. M.
M. P. BALDWIN, Agt
The Fashion Stables
Formerly Simpson's SUbIm.
Upto-dato livery and cab line.
Funeral turnouts a specialty. Tally,
ho for plcniea and excursions. Phone
M. GHAS. W. YANNKE, Prop
zvf aaa 249 JHga Street.
Highest Price
for
POULTRY AND EGGS
POTATOES
ONIONS
AND ALL
pjioduci;
$ v MwBk
j-zs
f-.i vnj
DR. STONE'S DRUG STORE
Does n strictly cash business, owej t
one, and no ono owes it; carries larg
stock rholvcs, counters and iW
enscs nro loaded -with dmgs, raccHelnM,
notlon.s toilet articles, wines tai
liquors of ull kinds for medical put.
poses. Dr. Stono is n Tegular gradual!
In modiclno nnd has had many yean of
oxporlcnco in tho practice. Consulta
tions axo frco. Prescriptions ore frw
and only regular prices for modiehi,'
Dr. Stono can bo found at his drug
storo, Salem, Oregon, from C in tt
morning 'until 0 nt night.
VOll JOIST AND FLOORING
Tho best plnco to buy is whoro the
best stock of lumber la carried. Tho
entlro building trndo know that
thero is not a finer stock of lumber
thnn that carried by ub. Wo are
rondy to fill tho Inrgest contract
promptly. Wo don't keep tho build
or waiting. That's n very Important
point. Near S. P. pnBsonger depot
Phono 52 Main.
GOODALE LUMBER CO.
.
OUR MEATS ARE
ALWAYS THE nEST.
For wo tako espoclal care to buy
nono but tho bost, nnd our customers
can always depend upon getting the
bost In tho market at right prices
when they buy nt our mnritet,
K. O. CROSS,
Stato Street Mnrkct Phono 201
FIRE!
What a chill this horrifying cry
sends ' chasing through one's sys
tem. You will havo no cause for
dread apprehension of danger
from thi s destructive element
and tho danger of
AppaWns Loss of Life
Will ba eliminated if you eanj
your office, store or residence wltn
our thermoBtat ftro alarm system.
They never fall to work, and are
always at their post of duty.
State Agent Co.
245 liberty St
Woven-WireFencinf
Of all kinds. Hop Wire. PlcJtfc
Posts, Gates, Shingles and V.
ready roola. All at l0sl 4
fwJKjjSSir-ZZzZ) rr
CAWAL COMMISSION CO.
Walter MorteV
7 Commercial St
tA s .. CaLHfL 0lj
tt "
A9V UWft CH. r
Ml agtata foe thsj Usdt4 Stats.
lUtaulr th name D4' nd
ik a other.