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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
THE INCOME TAX.

There never was and perhaps never
will be perfectly just system of taxa
tion, for All absolutely just tax would
be one that collects of off citizens only
in proportion as they derive benefit
from the protection of government,
and this can never be ascertained to q
certainty, hence taxation could not
be based upon such a system. And a
direct tax upon property. while COM
paratively just in some respects is un-
equal, for too often property that de.
rives least benefit from the govern.
ment is most heavily burdened. Adam
Smith has suggested rule, however,
that should commend itself to fair
minded people for its equity. 1t is:
"The subjects of every state ought
to contribute to the support of the
government as nearly as possible in
proportion to their respective ability,
that is in proportion to the revenue
which they respectively enjoy under
the protection of the state. In the
observation or neglect of this rule
consists what is called the equality or
inequality of taxation" In short, Mr..
Smith suggests direct tax upon in.
comes as the fairest tax that can be
imposed, and he holds that all taxes
are sax on incomes, for they are
paid out of the income of the party
taxed. though as present adjusted they |
are unequal for the ones receiving
the least incomes frequently pay the |
greatest amount proportionately to
the support of government. What he |
would have adopted is system that is
q tax directly on the income of each
individual. By such a system the
person with large income would pay
according to his earnings for the
privileges extended through the pro-
;ection OF the government.
Next to an income tax in justness is
! direct tax upon property as is placed
~ counties and states, but this is not
.lways entirely equitable, for it is
levied only on visible prop
rty, while invisible property, such as
tocks, bonds. notes and money in
snk is free. Those who Own. visible
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
FROM LINN COUNTY.
A Dallesite Tells of the Rain, the Return
ing Soldiers and n Real Filipino.

Dallesite Tells of the Rain, the Return
ing Soldiers and u Real Filipino.
ALBANY, Or. Aug. %, 1899.
EDITOR TINES -MoUNTAINEER.
No doubt some of your readers who
expected to hear from me through the
columns of the paper, are wondering
where l am at. Supposing sucn to
be the case, will do my utmost to in
form them though 1 hardly know my
self, where l am.
Since my arrival in this vicinity,
the weather has behaved in
such an unbecomiug manner, 1 am
somewhat mixed and do not know
whether it is summer or winter. 1t
has rained almost necessarily, and to
one accustomed to the dry, warm
climate OF Eastern Oregon, it seems in
deed queer to stay indoors and sit near
fire, but l was glad to do so, and had
no desire to seek cooler cline, hence
the roar of old ocean was forgotten.
"There is murmer iu the soul,
Which tells of worlds to be,
AS travellers hear the billows roll,
Before they reach the sea-"
We could almost bear the "billows
roll" as the rain fell in torrents. but
today was delightful one and has
| every appearance of remaining
pleasant for some time.
The farmers throughout Linn county
have been very much concerned, and
| fears are entertained that much dam :
| age has been done. "a but little grain
had been harvested previous to the
rain storms.
Vegetable gardens received benerit,
and the roads are free from dust, which
is usually so disagreeable during the
summer months.
Albany is improving, many new
buildings are iu course of construction
and many old ones being remoddled,
repainted etc. The A. o. U. w. are
having fine building erected which
will be dedicated some time in October,
and will be credit to the city as well
as to the order.
The returning volunteers were given
a royal reception here On their arrival
and are still icing entertained. Last
evening the Odd Fellows and Rebeka:
gave a reception TO some of the mem
bers of Co. 1, and tonight Laurel lodge
Knights OF Pythias, will entertain il
honor of Capt M. D. Phillips.
Many curios brought by the boys are
on exhibition here, and attract nc
little attention.
saw real live Filipino the othel
day at the depot. He is dark faced
lad of about fourteen years. He is thu
Second Oregon's Filipino mascot an(
attracts quite as much attention as I
circus. He is with Mr.. Whitney, o
Co. NJ, near Woodhurn.
o. F. S.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
THE WELLMAN FAILURE.

The Wellman polar expedition has
ended in CONSPICUOUS failure. Perhaps
of all the Artic trips of discovery it
has been the one most notably barren
Of results. No very high latitude was
reached. one member OF the party
died, the.leader was crippled possibly
for life, and all that it brought back as
4 result of years hardship is some
work by the scientists OF the expeo.'
tion and few meagre discoveries on
or near Franz Josef land. Ill fortune
met the party soon after it started on
the dash for the pole. AS that Is what
has always caused failure in Artlc ex-
nloratiops, and always will, it Is idle
TO speculate upon what would have
been done had it not been met.
Mr.. Wellman sailed unusually early
last year from Tromsoe, but unfortun'
ately the prevailing winds banked the
ice np instead OF driving it southwark
40 he was compelled to put back 70
Norway for coal and make second
attempt. Having reached Hall lslano
the pIau was to send forward recon
noissapce party to locate site 1ol
winter quarters aud spend the summer
hunting, to lay in supplies for men
and dogs. The rest of the party wouio
follow by slow marches and bring W
the heavier equipment for winter ane
Dr outfitsing the flying column whicf
i 70 sssxt north early last spring.
Ifhe advatce post called Camp NC
/13nlev was established in latitude 81
Tuo men were left at the camp, bu
<be main force did not come up to il
end 90 into wiater quarters, as baf
been projected. On the contrary,
win tered at the southern point OF Hal
,siapd in latitude 80. In the middle o
Februsry the main body moved north
And coming up to Camp Mckinney
found that one of the two men lei
there had died. The flying column
chen started north, but had not pro
csef1ed far before succession OF dis
.naters was recorded and retrea
ordered, with the leader disabled
After reaching headquarters work o
sxploration was started in the sur
rouEling country. The discoveries
made may be of some value, but as al
expedition to reach the pole its iaoor'
have been disappointing.
There were some features in Mr.
Wellman's plans which were highi!
commepded.o He secured devices tina
gave a minimum waste OF motive
power and material. He sought u
avoid the discouraging retraveling o
the route by taking plenty OF dogs and
having light loads. Experienced Nor
wegians were willing to go with him
and the party was confident until mis-
fortunes overlook them. The plar
was perhaps practicable one,and may
| be tried again, but many other ex
plorers will probably meet with the
vfate of the Wellman party oefore any
{sexpedition over the ice gets farther
north than the point reached by Nan
-Spok Review.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
WHEAT CROP RUINED.
Willamett Valley Farmers Heapy Losers
by the Rain.

willamett Valley Farmers Heapy Losers
by the Rain.
Reports from the Willamette valley
concerning the condition of crops are
very discouraging, and it is safe to
estimate that one fourth of the wheat
in that part of the state has been ruin
ed by the recent rains. Yesterdays
Salem Statesmen gave the following
account of the condition of crops IN
Marion county, which is about the
same condition that exists all over the
valley.
Contrary to all expectations, the Sc
day, prevailed again on Sunday with
increased fury and damaging effects.
Coming in the midst of the harvesting
season, farmers apprehend serious
damage to unthreshed grain from the
heavy and continued rainfall.
The extent of the damage cannot be
accurately estimated at the present
writing, in fact representative of the
Statesman was yesteI day unable to
find two farmers who were agreed as
to the damage that has or will result
from the storm. All we're agreed,
however, that grain in some localities
had suffered greatly from the rain.
The real state of the damage depends
in a great measure, upon the location
Of hn int6 ha ind r. hot
evidenced in shocking the grain.
Wheat that was properly shocked, has
not been damaged as yet, while grain
improperly shocked in the field has
suffered. Wheat that was thoroughly
dry before the rain came, has not been
affected, and will very probably dry
sufficiently for threshing. Oats. by
reason of being badly discolored, will
not be salable, other that for seed.
A farmer residing on Howell prairie
yesterday reported having examined
100 shocks of wheat on his place, and
with but very few exceptions, the
grain has begun to sprout in each
bundle.
H. 81. Smith, of Rosedale, was in the
city yesterday. In speaking of the out
look for saving the crop, unthreshed,
he said: 81 do not think swheat is
damaged great deal, not nearly SC
much as oats, for the oats lie close to-
gether and sprout more rapidly"
Several in the vicinity of Rosedale
began turning their shocks and set
ting them out Friday and Saturday o.
last week, which resulted for the worse
owing to the continuation of the rair
storm.
During the latter part of last weel
number of farmers north of this cit!
severed the bands and scattered the
shocked grain about in the field tina
it might dry more rapidly. Such grair
was greatly damaged by Sundays rair
which came so unexpectedly that nj
opportunity was given the farmers fol
re shocking. Sunday morning driz
zling rain set in, which developed int
heavy rain at the noon hour, con
tinuing for about four hours, th'
rain falling in torrents.
Reports from different sections o
the cou 1ty indicate that standing grair
has sustained particular damage from
the rain. The grain in some fields ha
been driven almost to the ground an(
is in no condition for harvester. A
number of such fields of grain have
been conyerted into hay.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
1T is SURPRISING.
AL kinds OF Goods Rising Except at the
Great Northern

Great Northern
While the price of nearly all lines of
goods is advancing, the Great Northern
furniture Store of The Dalles keeps
right along at the same old popular
prices with all who come TO this store
to trade. And the proprietors take a
pleasure in announcing that they are
now in position to sell even cheaper
than before. Since opening a stock 10
Portland and shipping goods in car
load lots, better freight rates are had,
ard buying in large quantities they
buy to better advantage. This enables
them TO give customers the advantage
of the best prices.
We carry three lines of steel ranges,
among hem the best steel range made
in the United States, the Charter Oak.
Every body recognizes it as the best.
Besides we carry the Borne and
Cleveland steel ranges, ranging in
price from $25 to $50. We also have
cast iron Charter Oak stoves aud
ranges. ranging in price from SO to
s35.
In carpets our line is not surpassed
and our prices are from 80 cents tc
Sl.25 yard. In furniture we carry
everything, also bedding, crockery
granite and tin ware and shelf hard.
ware.
Hard wood bedroom sets from $40 tc
| S35. White enameled iron beds from
SO so to $1,000. Prices of other goods
equally low.
;.11When in the city don't fail to call a
our store, see our goods and compar,
our prices with those of other places
You will be convinced of the superior
ity of our stock, that we are anxious Il
sell goods and that our prices are th'
lowest. You can save money by buy.
ing of lis.
GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE
STORE.
East end. opposite farmers Hote
| The Dalles, Oregon.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

If the new regiments for the Philip
pines could be made up solely of Of
ficers they would be tilleo in no time,
Judging from the number of applica-
since an army st'be composed priu.
cipally of fighting meu, it will be some
little time before the ranks are all
filled.
The democrats and populist of Iowa
have formed coalition and will give
the republicans lively battle. The
ticket is headed by F. E. White. who
was the nominee for governor in 1897,
the populists naming the candidate for
railroad commissioner. The Chicago
platform was adopted in its entirety by
the Democratic convention. Both
conventions adopted resolutions favor
ing the nomination of Bryan in 1900,
deprecating the war in the Philippines,
opposing the suggested alliance with
Great Britain anc condeming trusts.
A private letter from young man
who is at present in Cube says the
friendly relations between Cubans and
the Americans who are on the islands
is gradually cooling. Cubaus who
few months ago were warm supporters
of Governor-General Brooke and the
American authorities are now cooling
in their ardor. They see their rights
trampled upon and their old enemies,
the Spaniards, accorded more privi-
leges than they, hence they have lost
confidence in the An erican govern
ment, and view it's intent to be |
forcible annexation to this country.
The suggestion that the republican |
party may put an "anti expansionist
ticket" in the field next year would
have more force if it came from New
England instead of Georgia. While
we are aware that at least 25 per cent of
the r. publican party east of the Mis-
sissippi river, and fully rs per cent of
that party in New England are oppos.
ed to the holding of the Philippine
Islands, we do not believe that there is
any power in the American Union
which can'force the republicans into an
open party schism. Senators Hoar,
Edmons and Hale way howl about
and scolo about the policy
)f the Administration as much as they
when DOCTORS day comes
n Der, 1900, these gentlemen
will take their medicine'' according
% the gold standard prescription. {
If the few hundred young men that
rave passed through The Dalles from
he east to join the Thirty-fifth regi-
nent at Vancouver are samples of the
imber of which the volunteer army 8
3 made up, it is not surprising that I
'eople from whence they came are ex- c
and favor sending large a
rmy to the Philippines, for it is GER
ainly relief to any place to be rid of
uch youngsters. From their conduct p
D the cars one would Judge they would C
g lit subjects for reform schools. The o
uality of men who are volunteering a
ow verify the statement frequently d
lade in this paper that the army that a
oes to the Philippines will be made
D of men who enlist for the sake of
citing job. and who have no direct
Iterest in the cause for which they A
i'll be called upon to fight. There is b.
deed wide contrast between these T
llows and the boys who volunteered al
st year. al
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Recruits at Vancouver

VANCOUVER, WASH, Aug. 2-Re-
cruits for the volunteer army continue
to arrive daily in good-sized squads.
In addition to company B, Twenty
fourth infantry, and the Thirty-fifth
volunteer infantry, consisting of 1900
officers and men, there are now quar-
tered in the barracks about 300 extra
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
NE DAILES PORTAGE.

a.
bnrteen years ago Paul F. Mohr
hred q right of way for portage
la on the Washington side around
dalles OF the Columbia, and at dif-
ht times since then it has appeared
portage road was to be built,
that the time for building the same
aot ripe until the locks at the
les. were completed was a GER
for river transportation line
not be successfully operated in
ition to railroad so long as two
sagos were necessary. Although
7ifsarent times before the completion
the locks, Mr.. Mohr was almost
sady to begin the construction of his
bortsQe road. arrangements fell
|fhrouRh, and after the completion of
|1he improvements at the Cascades. he
was not able until recently to interes
|capital in his enterprise. Capital to
this work could not be secur.
led in the east, for the reason that the
portage road would conflict with cer-
tain railroad interests. But he has
been able TO interest Spokane capita
lists in the project, among whom are
dessrs. Turner, Harris, Evans, Huber
and Graves, any of whom could build
khe portage road and operate lire of
steamers alone, and in consequence
khe hope of Mr.. Mohr, that the Coium-
Is would some day become the means
ingress and egress to the Inland
mpire, is to be realized.
The Central Navigation & Construc.
Dn Co. has secured Mr.. Mohr's right
way, and proposes not only con-
tucting the portage road buG putting
a line of steamers capable of handl-
10 the. traffic of the upper country.
his company is not myth as some
Impose, and will push the construction
kork along so that within year it
till have its line in operation. And
is in the field to stay. not being
hrthered for the purpose OF bluffing
bme railroad corporation. 1t may
ell be likened to the Regulator Com
hny, and is originated 'for similar
nrpose-to give the people OF the
bper country cheaper freight rates,
le came as the Regulator company
as organized to secure cheaper freight
r The Dalles. What the Regulator
bmpauy has accomplished for The
}les the Central Navigation & Con-
lotion Company can accomplish for
g people on the upper river.
rhe operation OF line OF boats on
e upper river reaching as far east as
bwiston cannot be but beneficial to
ba Dalles and surrounding country. ]
will increase traffic on the river,
"a whether the terminus shall be at
be Dalles or on the opposite side OF
B river, it will aid this place in get
o terminal rates, but should it be
pught into the city by means OF
kdee across the Columbia, il would
big thing for this place. At all
buts the dalles portage and line
steamers on the river will be bene-
al to the country and will result in
Eelopments that must benefit all.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Ali Eyes On oregon

The effect of the National Editorial
Association 8 sesson in Portland is
beginning to be felt in many ways.
The immigration board is receiving
an unusually large number of inquiries
about this part Of the country, and
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
!AER PRICES FOB WHEAT.

peperal reversal of form has over
n the wheat market, caused main
\ the bad showing of spring wheat
lions as estimated by the govern
agricultural department on
sday. The rer orts makes condi-
s l.1O points under those OF the
has report, suggesting spring
crop not TO exceed 225, ,000, 900
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. WInsiow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
tie best remedy for diarrh9a. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part OF the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value
is uncalculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Does This Strike You?

Muddy compilations, nauseating
breath come from chronic consump-
tiou. Karl's Clover Root Tea is an
absolute cure and has been sold for
fifty years on an absolute guarantee.
Price % cents and so cents, at Blake
ley & Houhton, druggists.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
No + ear of trouble.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The state
department. does not apprehend th' I
international complications will aris )
out OF General OTIS course in exclud-
ing the Chinese from the Philippines,
as this is said to be only temporary
military expedient, leaving the gen.
eral question to be determined by
congress.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

When your wheel is sick and in need
Of fixing take it to Charlie Burchtorf,
Second street, next to Cummings
blacksmith shop. Full line of bicycle
supplies carried in stock. Agent for
the celebrated Rambler, If
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

A few republican leaders in Ohio are
trying TO drive John Sherman into the
democratic party, but Mr.. Sherman
will not be driven away from his first
love by such manipulators as Hanna
& Co. If he were twenty years
younger he would drive some OF them
into private life.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

The fact that the Thirteenth regi-
ment could not be made up ofresidepts
of Oregon and Washington, and that
about half of tie 1900 mer required
were drawn from the east, is evidence
that in these two states there are few
idlers, men who are willing to enter
the service for Sl6 month. 1t is
good showing for Oregon and Wash
ington that their young men are not
compelled to go into the army in order
to get employment.
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University : Of Oregon
TUITION FREE.

First term begins Sept Is, 1899. Elk
cellenJ courses in Ancient and Modern
Languages, Sciences, Mathematics etc,
Graduates from the tenth grade and
from all accredited school admitted
without examination.
Students not fully prepared to enter,
can take studies in which they are de-
fcient, in the Eugene City High
School.
For catalogue and further informa-
tion, address the President or Hon. J.
j. WALTON, Sec, Eugene, Oregon.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Tell Your Sister.

A Beautiful Co nplexion is an impossi-
dility without good pure blood, the
sort thBt only exists in connection
with good digestion, a healthy liver
and bowels. X IRIS Glover Root Tea
a,ts directly on the bowels, liver and
kidneys keeping them in perfect health
Price 25 cts. and so cts.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Mississippi Democrates.

JACKSON, Miss. Aug. 54.-The
democratic state convent tion adjourned
today after having nominated COM
plete state ticket headed by A. 81.
Longino, of Washington county, for
governor,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
Here's n Bargain

A 14horse power Buffalo Pitts
threshing machine, will be sold cheap
for cash. May be seen at w. A.
Johnston's store. Call on G. w.
Emerson. % 6w
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DURHAM, Aug. 24.-Natal men be
longing to the British reserve residing
here have been ordered to hold them
selves in readiness to rejoin their
regiments.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 14.-The
steamer Arundel Castle sailed today
with thirty officers and 40 men OF
various regiments bound for Cape
Town.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

A house of eight rooms, could be
made nine rooms, barn and nice gar
den. Apply to N. Whealdon, The
Dalles. a25
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26

To borrow 5000 at or 8 per cent.
Security house and two lots on Ninth
street, The Dalles. Address Rev. A.
Horn, Goldendale, Wash. a25
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-08-26
How Is Your Wife?

Has she lost her beauty? II so, con-
ssipation, Indigestion, sick headache
are the principal causes. Karl's Clover
Root Tea aas cured these ills for half
a century. Price 25 cts. and so cts.
Money refunded if results are not
satisfactory. Blakeley & Houghton
druggists.