davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Down in Kentucky they have named a
brand OF spirits after Laioie. 1t is now
up to cigar firm to follow and Incl
dentally make Larry really famous.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Pittsburg club? HanIon figures that his
Pets can accomplish the feat
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Rumors that the American Associa-
tfon will shortly give up the ghost are
gaining in strength, though no particu-
lar reason Is advanced for the belief.
The approach OF the Glorious Fourth,
combined with the poor attendances in
Association cities. probably starts the
stories. Few of the teams have been
drawing enough gate money to pay all
expenses, and it would be no cause for
surprise If some Of the teams. after
getting their bit of the Fourth Of July
money, should decide that 1t would be
folly to attempt to go further.
II the Association goes under II VIII
put on the market a lot of players that
include some very fast Youngsters
There will be some great hustlinE for
the pick OF the players, by both Ameri-
can and National clubs. Columbus has
couple Of men in Cotton Top" Turn
er. an inielder. and Hart, an outfelder
worthy Of n trial by any OF the teams
that need recruits. Poth men are hit
ting the ball hard. And there are some
twiriers that can pitch in the Associa-
tion.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
DEMANDED FAIR
AND IMPARTIAL TRIAL
Negro Lunatic Committed to
St. Elizabeth's Asylum.
Came From Philadelphia to Warn the
President and Admiral
Dewey.

II demand a fair and impartial trial
before the Chief Justice of the United
States" said Frank E. Scales. colored
lunatic. who was called before Chief
Justice Bingham. OF the Supreme Court
of the District. yesterday. because his
sanity was questioned. Fer some time
past Scales has been loafing in the
neighbcrhood Of Admiral Dewey's coun-
try residence.
He stated when asked his purpose that
It was to warn the Admiral and also
President Roosevelt Of some impending
danger. When arrested he said that he
came here from Philadelphia because
the people there wanted TO lynch him.
He, however, did not say what for.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
Had Nothing to Say.

In reply 10 Chief Justice Bingham's
question If he had anything to say as
to why he should not be committed TO
the asylum, Scales said:
Il won't be imposed on any longer by
you people; you have imposed on me
long enough. l have a coed deal TO say,
but / won't say It now. When make
a statement 1t Will be to the Chief JUS
tice OF the United States and to no one
else
After hearing the testimony of the
physicians appointed to make an eX-
animation OF his mental condition. Chlef
Justice bingham signed an order com
mittlng Scales to ST. El!zaheth's Asylum
for ueatmCnl.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
GIANTS SHUT OUT
BY BOSTON TRIBE
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Results of Yesterdays Games.

o11e' oI ostetuuJ OdIucS'
Brooklyn, /; Philadelphia, 2.
New York, 0; Boston, s.
st. Louis, i; Chicago, s.
st. Louis, 4; Chicago, s.
Pittsburg-C Cincinnati-rain.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
Others Committed.

The others committed TO the asylum
were John Adams. John c. Haclsett.
william c. Penney. benjamin i. AeCui-
leugh, Rachel Ellis. Susan J. Crowley,
Sophia Beard. Nora Dunbar. Lizzie
straishtEcr. Mary Z, BuiIier. and Mat
tie Eaclss.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.
Second Game.

). Umpire-Sheridan Time of game,
hour and AZ minutes.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
Manager Lotus Pets Do
Battle in Boston Town
Today.
PATTEN ON The CARD TO TWIRL
Delehanty. Wolverton, Orth,
and Townsend Must Cir
Gle Pennsylvania,
LONG AND TIRESOME TRIP

May Prevent Appearance of Ex-Phila-
delphia Stars in Opening Contest
With Captain Collins and His Hust-
ling Ball Tossers-0ther Gossip.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

When Connie Mack was on the Amer
lean Leagues rule committee last spring
he must have framed a little code OF
playing regulations that never got into
type.
One OF the Philadelphia evening papers
is running column of answers 10 base
ball queries. alleged 10 be edited by the
athletics manager, and some of the in
formation that is dished out to aspiring
amateurs is certainly based on rules
that are recognized by no league that
is playing ball this season.
One query recently answered gave the
surprising information that batter
cannot be called out on bunt strikes.
Until this information came 1t was not
fully realized how bad some of Ban
Jchnson's umpires are, though some
pretty poor work has been seen here.
II Mr. Mack wishes to hold his repu-
tation he had better hasten home. or
have proof sheets submitted to him be-
fore the stuff that he fathers goes into
type.-Detroit Free Press.
That New York will have an American
League team next season is something
that has been generally believed, as
well as hoped.
1t is reported that plans for the inva-
sion are being advanced very rapidly.
and that r. L. Hedges, secretary and
principal owner of the ST. Louis Browns,
will be one of the heads of the new
team.
Mr. Hedges Is not bound to St Louis
by any but baseball ties, is a shrewd
business man. and is just the sort of
baseball ma gnate to finance the scheme
as well as to make q success of It.
His st. Louis team is not proving so
great money winner as he expected IT
10 be, due principally to the fact that
the town will rot stand for an American
League loser, when that team has talent
that should put the city up near the top.
If Hedges has chance to go into New
York he can easily dispose of his Mound
City interests. There is money In ST.
Louis club al ali times, and big money
when that club Is fighting for the lead
ership.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Louisville IS the only money-maldng
town In the American Association, and
Tobcau made a wise move when he
jumped traces In Kansas City.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Wouldn't it nc sensational perform
20 ie tNe = c-lj catch the
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

Pitchers Strickett and Moriarty have
jumped Newark for the California
League Moriarty in particular is one of
the most promising Of the young pitch
ers In Pat Powers organization.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.

Washington at Boston.
Baltimore Philadelphia
Cleveland at Detroit.
UootSt Iouis
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
RAIN PREVENTS GAME BETWEEN
THE QUAKERS AND SENATORS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS GAMES.

ST Louis, ,; Cleveland II.
ST. Louis, g. Cleveland 3-darkness.
Philadelphia W ashington-rain
Boston -3altmore-ran.
Detro-C Chcago-rain
The Washington times., 1902-07-01
Where They Play Today.

Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
Cincinnati at Pitsburg.
st. Louis at Chicago.
The Washington times., 1902-07-01

"As at present constituted the conclu-
sion IS reluctantly forced on one that
the Baltimore club can only beat minor
league aggregations and not those all
the time What games the Orioles may
win in future again-t the teams OF the
American League viii be from sheer
luck and an occasional brace that viii
surprise even themselves. Baltimore
MOVIE
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Dir. Stewart EDWARD White has just
completed for the Saturday Evening
Post OF Philadelphia, a stirring serial
story OF love and adventure in the
northwest. The tale il entitled Con-
Jurors House, a Romance OF Free
Forrest. The scene is laid at an iso-
lated outBO>t Of the Hudson's Bay
Company. and the characters are a
deyil-may-care young soldier Of for
tune. the old factor and his beautiful
daughter. This fascinating story
will begin in the Saturday Evening
Post for April 18th.
The same magazine announces for
early publication one OF the chief lit
erary prizer OF the year-a short serial
by Gilbert Parker, author Of The
Right OF Way.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
Many are Destitute.

Assistant Revenue InspectOr W. :
Irwin Of NOwata, who has been as
sisting in enrolling the destitute full
blOOds, among whom the recent coun-
Gil appropriation will be distributed.
has returned 10 NuskOgee, and reports
that their condition have not been
oyerdrawn. The rolls are practically
completed and the work Of distribu-
tIOn will be commenced at once.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Farmer CTR. HI., Dec. o, 1900

Farmer Clty. hl-s Lee D. 100.
PepsIn Syrup Co. Monticello, III
Gentlemen.-My seFen-mOnths old
baby wzs troubled . great deal with
his stomach and boEels- / had tried
numerous remedies with no good re-
suits. until the baby lost much flesh
and 1zs IN very poor health A friend
recommended DIR. CaldwelI's Syrup
PepslB- lprOc1Fed loc bottle al
"Hud's" Drug Store and gave the con-
tents 70 the baby according 70 direc-
ti0ns. after which there was de-
cided improvement in his condition
Have been giving bin DR.. Calowell's
Syrup Pepsin for about month With
very satisfactory results. his stomach
and bowels being il q gO0d healthy
condition and his former weight re-
gained. Very truly yours
ALLIE JACKSON.
For sale By Peoples drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
Katy Route to u. c. v. Reunion at
Dallas, Texas.

Round trip $3.50. The NJ. X. s. I.
has been made the official route and a
special car will be set out for the vi
nita delegation. Tickets on sale April
18th, 10Th and 2lst. with return limit
April 30tb. By payment OF soc extra
tickets may be extended until May
18th. Stop overs permitted and side
trips from Dallas and South McAles-
ter. For further Information call at
NJ. K. & Il. Ticket Office. II. Q.
Lewis. Agent.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
EOiey'S Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia


Uuited State
IasIss ID. pr IsTT5Isory. -: $
In the Us. District Court IN the Indian
Territory sitting In and for the Northern
district thereof 81 Ninita-
Allen-West Commission Co. Plaintiff
y.
L. Q. siuneft q Co. Defendants
The defendants. L. &. Slnnett and James
". eInnett. a partnership doing business
unoer the firm name and style Of l. 4. sin
nett and Company. a. elnneft. oklanom a
Territory. are warned 20 appear In this
cOurt within thIrfy days and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff. Allen-West Com
missi0n Company. . corporation 81 81 Louis
CHAs. A. DAVIDSON.
- syRHLYBRAxDS. J d. ) {. G.
Preston :. Davis.
Attorney for the PlaintiB.
y. ~. wiIson.
dants.
sea-.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
Animal Humor.

There are eccentricities ia charsc-
ter in animals just as there are in men,
and every now and then you viii find
very funny beast. He is a foolish
idiot. and he knows it. and will DO one
funny thing after the other in sport
and fun-making which will cOnvulse
everybody about with laughter. A
brother Of the one who is expert with
the ball is a born comedian Of this
sort. When the training school is
working in the mornings, OF on Sun
DAYS. he is in some mischief constant
~, or doing some dron pantomime
that is side-splitting 10 witness One
Of his favorite endeavors is 20 behave
like a camel in kneeling and rising.
and he does Il 10 perfection. even 10
chewing in the mournful fashion.
Give him an empty bottle and let him
play drunken man. and he viii give a
performance. 81 he Is IN the spirit.
which win put almost any vaudeville
artist 10 shame.-Frank c. Bostock. in
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

TTs NJ dezr cd Es0ther. 40 kn0Es the
cfrc4Esfznczs z1d r1e FiclssIfudes Of ny
-1fe- r1ese ssntiEentai li1es 9re Inscribed ]
Deity shs plaeid sszs0ns cone zna gOs
Their s1dnsss szd glzdness / sft have
sss1s
Thelr EsnOrsss quicken tafhrzlI meso.
Eh@n shs Inies oss1 zndstAe grass grove
green-
The vivid rsczfling u yoath's yong dream.
Wbsre pleasure snd pain 4szia and again
Were mingled ziOng life's turouient stream
AID n4zzht BAL memory ezn n0N remain
Az ok. hou fondly NJ sDii Is doth aueII
On the FiE0r0us hopes u life unseen.
Il tne soul i charmed - = magic sDsIl.
: Whsa fhe HES bIoo1 adj the grass
gr0Es green-
There cones uirh the SEED time and the
sowing.
On thai beautiful b0rdsrlsnd Of Nay
A .thOughs q the sweet days that Fers
glowing
Win The approach Of fright Wedding
day-
The oDulsnt blessings o. fortune. fair
As the golden harvest of waving grain.
Enchznts the traveller Uh0 fingers there
To view the giOriez OF . fertile plain
Bat alas. the pleasures Of lost treasures
Have vanished. and left their impress
keen
IDon Eay pensive sOul-in sad measures
When the uyrtles vlus and the grass
gross green.
FRANK L DECKER.
Kansas City. April. 100
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Nearly every person needs tonic
medicine at this time OF year 10
brace Up and iuyigorate the nervous
system, 10 cleanse the bowels. Iliyer
and kidneys>lHerbine Is the best and
safest remedy 10 do this, as IL will
cure constipation, regulate the liver
and enrich the blood. Price SOC at
Peoples drug store. dw
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

The Vienna Cafe Will not serve
meals after April 5, bat will convert
the dining room into an ice cream
parlOr and serve ice cream, ice cream
sOdas. cold drinks. etc. Also keep q
complete line Of c0nfectioneries.
fruits, fine cigars, tobacco and bread.
Your patronage solicited. Ayers &
DodsOn, prOprietors-
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

fauulztio1 and uicerztlon, and cures
female weakness II makes weak woue1
sxrong. Sex women well
III i W5Eh plrzs1reI reco-Eezc Dr. F-ercr's
Ee1iclEe. writes Ars- No-z Tlrto-. a Cr0pper
fcr0p7eT Stzt5ozi- S1elhy CO. Ee1tocEy- Yea
rcUrru1er nv czse Wzs C-sc q fezzz-e Wezkzrzs
ard Erzk luzxz. T had 10 zpre1rte and wozld
CITES s-Et hlood Wzs cD16ned - ny hcd zlzos1
hall q the tine znd co1zd hardly s-z1d o1 ny
fri a. unles tor the pains rhrosg1 ny w1clf
body and syster.- Ny h-zztz11 had . pay lzr.c
d0clc- blils for ne b1t si1cc ! have tzke1 111-
bct1tcs q Dr. Flerc<s Grclceu Mec1cz1 DlscDE-
cry four q Fzvo-zte P-cscr1p<ioz ard three
viz1s q Peasant Peiic1s We hzxezr rz51 any
more coct0r bilis- u had bee1 seFe1 rzo1ths
since sropped using Dr. Pierce zediCEes znd
have beeu r1josl1E eor- hezith al t1r tine
czu never rTalse thtse E1e1l<1zcs too highly.
for have received . Ench bene6f- pray that
raa1y w1o suErr a. ] cst Wll take d. F1erct'a
medl11es ! an s1rr r1ey Wlu r<Frr AL 10
cure when glreu q fair trial EEeryb1s1y tells
me lock better than they ever ssw ne an
sC-e feel better than ever did hefores
uFayorite Prescription has the testi-
r1ony OF thousands OF women 70 rs COM
plete cure OF wonznly diseases. Do not
ACCEPT an unknown and improved sub
stitute IN It's place
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
ladies' laxative. No other medicine
equals thsm for gentleness and thorough
xess-
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Our me Of bicycles, lawn-mowers,
refrigeratOrs. water coolers, ice cream
freezeTs. fishing tackle and hammOcks
is complete. Come ia and examine
them. Darrnngh Hardware CO. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

We are selling barbed wire at the
rate Of car every ten days. Keep
coming We will keep You supplied.
Darr0ugn Hardware Co. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
perfect laxative. Sold by Peoples
drug store DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
ZEAL ENJOYMENT.

IRE wssn-zn wi1o rezas this wiIl under-
Eznd % the fuIl WHAT Ms. Upon ueznt
wheu she 2ys- an E110Esng good
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay TAX
ing. For sale at Peoples Drug Store:
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

DR.. Geo Green i attending a
clinique conducted by bis father over
the remains OF a car load Of wagons
this Afternoon.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Cook together a cufiul'o Of sugar ana
half a cpSful Of water, six cloves ard
an inch % stick cinnamon. Stir occa-
sions,sy until the syrup begins TO
thicken. then remove the spoon and
simmer gently without stirring for
eight minutes. Add six bananas q
little under-ripe. cutting the slices
crosswise. When the bananas COM
mence to clear add the juice Of two
oranges and or half a lemon and half .
glass Of sherry II you use wine. Serv
on rounds Of toast or sponge cake With
whipped cream. II these compotes
are served for breakfast. as they nay
be. do not use sweet cake Serve them
with the cooked cereal, plain toast or
zwieback. -Washington ssar.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Miss $. Sanders will deliver an ad
dress April 20, at Honey Greek church
near Dave Buckets. All Cherok ees
are requested 10 be present.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

DR.. Cald1ell's Syrup Pepsin aids d.
gestion. Sold by Peoples drug
store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

"You said you were hungry" re-
marked the kind-hearted woman, re-
proaehfully, -and yet when gave you
. quarter a little while ago you went
70 a saloon instead Of q restaurant"
"Yes'm.- admitted the hobo. .You
see, its this here way: was hungry
an thirsty, an p cents worth of
whiskyTl make me fergii I'm hungry.
but 25 ceuts' worth Of grub Won't make
me fergit I'm thirsty Chicago Post
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
Dreadful Attack Of whoopisg Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, 800 Park Ave,
Kansas City, Mo-, writes as follows:
"Our two children had a severe at
tack OF whooping cough; one Of them
10 the paroxysm OF coughing would
often faint and bleed at the nose. We
tried everything We heard OF without
getting relief. We then called in our
family doctor who prescribed Foley's
Honey and Tar. With the very first
dose they began to improve and We
feel that it has saved their lives. "
Refuse substitutes. For sale BY Peo-
pies drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

h<alth7 Il taxes
. persOn VINO las
been made
wreEched u Sex
ness 10 under
stz1d the ~ q
health
There are very
many women Who
suffer As did Ms
1ipfo1, WHO m-gnt
be cared As s1e
wzs T TIE u@ II
Dr. Pierce ; Pa
gorIre Pres-lp
ton Il estab
lishes regularity,
f. - -4-~z
which We Ak 4
wOusen. heals IL
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

For the next fifteen davs We will
sell candy very near cost. We have a
few more OF those nice boxes OF candy
that will 20 at cost, because We do nOt
want 70 move them. We will alsu
have ice cream and soda water, the
finest IN the town. Silver Moon Res
taurdnt. dtf
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

FTs NJ dezr cd z0ther- who knows the
and r1e Ficlssifu1es Of ny
-lfe- r1e1e ssntiEe1tal lizes ere fDscrl bed j
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09
WINEofCARDUI

There are Thousands Of women who shrink
n terror At the thought Of ths hsby's coming.
But childbirth Is one Of the WORKINGS Of Nature
and Il wss not intended to imply torture ard
agony to the heroic mothers Of the race. The
woman who suffers torture during pregnancy
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-04-09

Kansas City. April. 800.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-01
SELLING LIQUOR TO MINORS

A decision by the supreme court
Monday, vastly strengthens the
law prohibiting sale of liquor to
minors. 1t holds that even though
the minor declares himself to be OF
age, and is in consequence sold
liquor by the saloon man, the lat
ter is guilty under the law and sub
ject to its penalties.
The case passed on was an ap-
peal from Linn county. An AL
bany saloon keeper sold liquor to a
boy of 10. When asked if he was
of age,- the minor replied that he
was FL. On this showing the
saloon man sold the liquor, and
was subsequently arrested. In the
circuit court he pleaded the boys
statement as defense. The court
held that the declaration of the
minor that he was 21 did not re-
Ieve the saloon man Of response
bility under the law, and the de-
fendant was adjudged guilty and
fined. The case was appealed, and
the supreme court in its decision
Monday, afhrms the decision of the
court below.
The decision settles for all time
a point upon which there has long
been doubt. It places the saloon
man in the position where he must
absolutely know that the app1i-
cant for liquor is Fl. before he can
sell him liquor without taking
chances of violating the law. The
whole responsibility in the case
lies on him, and hereafter, of course
the prudent saloon man will simply
take no chances.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-01
THEIR WEDDING
Marriage Wednesday of Miss Harriet
Heron and C. A. Bushnell

Quite a number Of friends met in
the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs
Hugh Heron, on Wednesday
morning, to witness the marriage
of Miss Harriet Heron to Mr.
G A Bushnell, son of Mr. and
Mrs J c Bushnell of Eugene,
Promptly at the appointed hour
of half past nine, the bridal party
entered the parlor, preceded by
Mr. H c Heron, groomsr1at1, and
Miss Leah Barclay, maid of honor,
to the sweet strains of Mendelssohn
wedding march, rendered by Miss
Edna Finley. Rev J Reeves, OF
the Methodist church, South OF
Corvallis, in the beautiful ring
ceremony of the church, ptonoun-
ced the words that made them
husband and wife.
The young couple are the repre-
sentatives Of pioneer families. The
bride is one of our deserved1y
popular young ladies, with a wide
circle of admiring friends. The
groom is progressive and sue
cessfu1 business man of Seattle,
Washington, formerly of Eugene.
The bride was becoming1y at
tired in white organdie, and car
ried white carnations and ferns.
Miss Barclay looked very pretty in
blue organdie and carried bride
roses. The gentlemen wore the
conventional black.
Following the ceremony the
company, after viewing the large
display of handsome presents, in
Guiding a number Of offerings from
distance, sat down to a substan-
ial wedding breakfast.
Then amid congratulations, and
a shower of rice and a liberal sup
ply of old shoes, departed for
Corvallis, where they took the 1:2o
train for Portland and Seattle.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-01
TIMBER FRAUDS.

Every day it becomes more ane
more apparent that the timber land
law is vehicle for grossest frauds
Whether SO designed, or not i
has made opportunity for specu1at
ors and syndicates to become pos
sessed of large bodies of the best
timber in Oregon, News from
Washington is that the frauds have
become so pa1pable and so extern
sive that Secretary Hitchcock will
probably ask congress to repeal
the law.
AS matter Of fact the law never
ought to have been passed. Men,
smart enough to occupy seats in
congress, ought to have foreseen
its consequences. Its provisions
are such as not only to afford
spectators opportunity to corner
timber, but to place a reward on
individual invasion of the law.
The case of the Port1anders who
swore that they had frequently
passed over certain lands, when
as matter Of fact they had never
seen the lands at all, is an illus
tration Of the temptations the law
sets up to men and women to hold
an oath lightly for the sake of
supposed gain. Besides, many
citizens, otherwise good, have made
solemn oath that they were taking
the lands for their own purposes,
while at the very moment some of
them had already agreed that certain
spectators should have the lands
as soon as the titles could be per-
fected. All this together with the
way that has been opened for To-
Gators to fraudu1ently operate are a
few iniquities of the law, for the
enactment of which there was no
need apparent, unless for a few de-
signing individuals to, gobble up