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1 the construction of a state home for needy soldiers who had served in any of the various wars in which the United States has been engaged. The law provided for the appointment by the Governor of five trustees who should have control of its management, but in a few years it was discovered that OREGON SOLDIERS' HOME

this gave rise to differences of opinion and resulting friction. This difficulty was removed by the amendment to the law in 1 899 which abolished the board of trustees and placed the management of the Home in the control of the Governor, with a Commandant appointed by him in charge. Since this change, there has been no trouble at that institution, and the purpose of its existence is fully justified.

The State Purchased 40 Acres of Land within two miles of Roseburg, and 25 acres are in a high state of cul History