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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (July 10, 1890)
Kiiitok, THUItSDAY, JULY 10, 1890. EIUTOKIAr, NOTCSi Idaho and Wyoming nave ucon au mittctl to tho Union, Itapidly nro tli Btars increasing in tho crown of tho Goddess of Liberty. Commissioner Bcnnchoflf, of Eagl valley ,rotircs Jroin oflico with credit and tho respect of tho entire county Ho performed his duties conscientious ly and was an efficient officer. Any book of poems which has word "tyrant" in it can not pass tho the Russian frontier. Tho Car thinks it a direct hit at him. An English book was lately tabooed because it had the sentence, "God's free air." All the air in Russia bolongs to royalty. Wk don't think that Wannamakcr is check by jowl with the J)ie'y, as has been reported. If ho is, tho postal eervico would be better than it is, and much profanity would be prevented The servico is tho worst over known in this country. It comes very near to being no service at all. SiiATKit, the second ward politician of La Grande, has published another "manifesto" in tho Gazette in whicl his rcmarkablo power in slinging fig ures together is exercised to tho full est extent in trying to show that, his burg is "a bulgin' for'ard" nt a fear ful paco, as it wore. The ordinanco presented to tho council to bo acted on next Mon day, granting a franchise to n railroad company to construct linos through tho streets, is ono of great importanco and should cngago tho attention of the pcoplo as well as tho council. Wo think tho council should study tho matter carefully beforo throwing any obstructions in tho way. Mr. Isaac It. Dirt, manager and traveling correspondent of tho North cast Pacific Farmer, Portland, Oregon, was in Union about thrco weeks ago and took a number of subscriptions, nlso several donations of money to pay lor a writo up of tho town. As yet wo havo not received tho paper and lmvo not seen any writo up of tho placo. wo would liko to hear from Isaac at his earliest convenience. Tim nowspapor that does its duty in protecting tho public interest issuro to mako enemies. Hut what of that? Enemies rather help n uowttpapor than do othorwiso, especially when thoir hos tility is gonorally known to ariso from an independent and public-spirited courso on tho part of tho journal that incurs their disploastiro. Tho paper that stands by tho public interests is on solid ground, and tho peoplo will heartily support it in its advocacy of thoir rights. In overy small town or city thoro aro porsons who think them solves entitled to control everything-, and that opposition to any of their pro ceedings is an oll'onso akin to a person al griovanco or affront. Thoy want to boss tho community, newspapers inclu ded. They lack annrohoiiNion or un derstanding of tho true function of a nowspapcr in its rolation to public in terests, and if thoy could havo their way tho local press would bo simply tho organ of their private interests and selfish aims. Last Tuesday county olerk Moill, as tho law directs, drew cuts to boo which man ho should issue certific ales of election to, for commissioner, W. E. Arnold or L. Lang, thoy having ; ro coivod an equal number of vot js at tho recent election. Mr. Lang was tho lucky man. Neither of tht- gen tleman wcro at tho drawing au d wo presume do not rocognizo tho rig! lit of tho county olork to dispose of tho mat tor, aa tho election is to ho cont asted. Mr. Arnold has assumed tho dut ,ies of tho oilico, thoro being nothing o pre vent him doing so at this time. Coun ty Judgo Sanders took tho oath, of office, Monday, and at onco opened probate 0Urt. Wo havo no doubt ho will givo Wfisfaction us judgo. Mr. Turner Oliver, olerk, Mr. John Elliott .recorder mid Mr, J. T. Belles, alio: ill, took charge ot tho ofllcoB, yeBtc rday. Mr Oliver hi ot selected his deputy, as yet. Mr Oliver has exhibit d excellent j...i....iint in rotaunng Ju iiuo lieu iih lUUftUDIv... - hiB deputy. No bolter sal ection could havo bcou mado. Bhcr.ll Belles, wo are pleased to nolo, w exercising groat oamin the selection of deputies, of ...i.i-i. i.n will lmvo two. 1 Io haB ohos- W. 11. llBhor, of Eagle, us ono of i.-m. Thin appointment is highly .ufanlorlv and will meet with genor Amos K, Jokes, gl jipprovttl a- no man i more favor- Tin: La Grande Gazette in speaking of the contest entered by sonic of the candidates who were counted out at the recent election says: "It is evi dent that the contest is not for a party victory or personal cmolutinns, but to gratify a locai spile." Wo wonder if the Gazette really thinks so, or' could point out tho place hcro this spite is located. Out of tho live con testants, thrco of whom aro democrats and two republicans, but one Mr. I TackoU resides in Union. Mr. Wright lives on Big creek; Mr. Good nough at Island City; Mr. Lang in Pine valley and Mr. Kimbrcll at North Powder. If tho action of these men indicate a local prejudice it is as wide as the county. But their action, as tho Gazette well knows, is not promp ted by prejudice or spite nor for tho sake of personal emolument, but upon high moral grounds, believing it to bo their duty to do so in tho interest of law, order and good government. Knowing themselves to havo been honestlv elected by tho legal voters of the county, thoy no doubt feel a par donablo prido in this and would, na turally, liko to establish tho fact he foro tho world. While tho Irauus por potratcd at La Grando wcro outrageous in tho oxtromo and practiced with but littlo attempt at concealment, it may yet be difficult to mass sufficient evidenco to throw out tho precinct as the men who wcro guilty of these crimes, unscrupulous and cunning as they arc, will not hesUato to swear to lies, and manufacture counteracting testimony. Tno gentleman, who aro endeavoring to ventilate the matter will havo tho hearty sanction of tho pco pie. If thoy aro successful in tho at tompt and their eflbrls aro instrumon tal in bringing to justice tho gang of ballot box stufFors of La Grando who have been a standing menaco to the county for several years past, it wil bo a matter for congratulation. In tho rctiroincnnt of -0. P.- Goodall and A. T. Ncill from their positions as judgo and clerk of this county, wo take pleasure in expressing our appreciation of tho services thoy havo rendered, and beliovo wo but reflect tho sentiments of tho peoplo when we accord them praise. Judge Goodall has occupied tho most trying and important oflico in tho county for four years, and du ring tho wholo timo ho has not, to our cnowledgo, relaxed his vigilanco or ef forts to advanco tho interests of tho entire county. This ho has done with out iavor or preiiuhco to any man or locality. In tho fearless discharge of his duties ho may havo mado a few enemies, but theso aro entirely crcdita- blo to him. Ho has been tho most watchful and painstaking judgo that Union county ever had and deserves tho thanks of tho peoplo, Mr. Neill assumed tho duties of county clerk four years ago, and under his caroful and intelligent management tho oilico has been transformed into, a model of neatness and is conducted upon a sys tem of thoroughness and ordor that has m:do it recognized as tho best kept olHvo in thu talo. It is not overy day that such men as theso aro found Wo liopo their successors will prova thonuxilvos equally o.ipable. Tm: East Oregonian issued a splon- id Fourth of July edition with a mag nificent birdsoyo view of Pendleton, as a supplomont. This enterprise on tho ;part of tlio publishers of that paper should bo, and no doubt is, fully appre ciated by tho people el Pondloton. Tho East Oregonian is at tho head of jour nalism in tho Inland Empiro and is doing a noblo work not only for its own soclion but for tho ontiro stato. At tho Juno election tho voto for Rep resentative m Wallowa county was a tio between Gowan (Hep.) and Barnes (Dom.) At tho special election hold last week to decido between theso two mon, Jinnies was oieoicu oy -i major ity, not-with'Standing tho county is largoly republican. Tho pcoplo evi dently, selected tho man thoy thought could represent them best. Ik tho census just taken comos with in twenty por cent of showing tho cor rect figures on anything sought to bo enumerated it will bo doing a great deal better than wo think it will. Twenty per cent,, deducted from or added to, tho size of a man's nose would make a dilleiouce, but that much will probably mako no particular difleronco in tho census figures. Booml Doom 1 1 Boomlll Bo quick if you waul a first class bargain in city or country property' (We'll loan you money to buy with.) Now is tho timo. Got there "Eli." You'll double your money tho first month. Call on Wilson t llackott, managers Union itcal Estatu Association. WOLF CREEK. News cf the We ok as Notad by Our ular Correspondent. Reg- ) July 0, 1800. Delightful weather. Al. Grjham has moved to his ranch near Haines. Some of the ranchers aro preparing to begin haying. Some aro having hay 8lackcd'by the ton, paying 90 c. per ton. William, Jacob, John and Louio Simonis spent the Fourth at the North Powder lakes fishing; capturing over 200 of the finny tribe. The farmers seem, to have a great deal of trouble in securing help in their harvesting. The saw mills employ so many men that idler. arc scarce and only "bums" can be found idle. The Wolf creek school closed the 27th ult. The school was to have been four months, but hot weather, tho Fourth, and harvest time induced tho teachers to prevail on the directors to have vacation until Sept. Tho first month the enrollment was 38, daily attendance 32; second month enrolled -ll, daily attendance HG; third month enrolled 4G, daily attendance 39. The school is well advanced and the pupils arc good workers. J nc fourth at JNorth l'owder, was a nice social gathoving. Tho pro gramme had to bo changed some, on account of parties not performing duties assigned them. The choir was a volunteer one picked upon the ground, led by Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Stevens. Tho Liberty car was a grand success in every part. The oration by Prof. Stewart Williams did great honor to the occasion. Tho masterly mail' nor in which Prof Williams handled his subject showed that he has the welfare of tho Amciican pcoplo at heart. Tho afternoon programmo consisted of athletic sports such as foot racing, jumping and horso racing Harold Parker proved to bo tho chain' pion athlolo; winning in each of four contests; viz. foot race one jump, run ning ono jump, and two hops and jump. At night a grand ball given in kSpcnccr's hull, nearly was 100 numbers being sold. lllPOCKATKH WALLOWA COUNTY. A Bright Outloolc-Stoclrmen Improving the Breed of Cattle and Horses-Result of the Special Election. UiTBU Wallowa, July a, 1800, All hail our natal day. Rains havo been frequent and satis factory. Streams whose sources arc up in tho snow-drifts are at full tide. Our horseman have decided that tha1 Cayuso must go. This pony has served a purpose long and well : but liko his- original owners ho i doomed ; and in a lew decades no win nvo only in stories that aro told. Cattlo mon say their crop of calves, this season, falls far below the average. Perhaps tho cause of this short ago is traeeablo to a lack of fodder and better grades of cattlo, properly cared for, might bo more profitable to handle There is pushing activity among our sawmill men. Tliero aro four mills, in this end of tho valley, and they aro running on full timo with full crows. flio owners havo many unfilled orders for lumber to build largo barns, tho 1 being too small to hold tho im- nionso crops of hay and grain that aro riponing for tho sickle. Our special election leaulled in tho choosing of Mr. Barnes as Representa tive, by a small majority.. Democrats aro jubilant, republicans despondent Tho friends of tho ro; peetivo candidates ivoro very active beforo and nt tho polls. Much was said and done that deserves censure It is better to pun ish fraud with tho strong arm of law, than to nicot fraud witli fraud. Tho election of Mr. Barnes was not tho result of his popularity, but tho result of Mr. Gowans weaknesiin conducting tho campaign. Had Mr. Gowan ab sented himself from tho county, during the first campaign, his success would havo boon assured; but his public talks not only humiliated his friends but angered his opponents. Carouna O. A Pointer For You. If you want to mako every dollar do full duty, catch on to some of the cheap bargains in farm or city properly now ofl'oicd by Wileon & llackott, mana gers Union Real Estato Association. W a nted, To Lot Contract, for Put tlntfun 150 or 200 Tons of II nv. TorniH Cash. ii. ir. nt Kxoi r, (I-lU-t 1. Cove, Oregon. BBHBSETESSaEB The M. & M. Co., of Island City, carries the Largest Stock of General Merchandise in Union county, and sell at the Lowest Figures. We have on hand at all times a full assortment of Consisting in part of STOVES, TINWARE, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, and an elegant lino of FURNITRRE, j such as can be found nowhere in the vicinity. J J L J L Our Parlor Suits and Bed Kooni Sets of Oak, Ash, Maple, and Cherry, with Pure Hair, "Wool and "Wire Mattresses, require special notice and attention. i r We Im tan k and PEE nose to 1 e BE) NOT DECEIVED ' By those who say they will do as well by you a Ave do. Bemem ber we are always pleased to show our goods. UftgCall and be convinced of what , we write. Island City, June LA GRANDE EKgKWe are in of goods than ever Si! Is 1 . it! g provements for the season of 1890 than any I)o not fail to cull ivnd sco for yourself. FKANK BROS. IMPLEMENT MONEY TO L We Guarantee the Lowest Bates. No Commissions. No Delays, where Title and Security is Satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE -:- SOLICITED. Wilson & Hnekett, Union, Or. The Cental Union, A.1J. GOODBROD, - Propnetor. i ltocognlzcd Leading Hotel of FINi: IlltU K HA Ml' I. K KOOMS l'or tlio UlIAltGKS HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS- I .1 L -L Our Clothing, Gro- Shoes, are always New and Fresh, and Speak for Them- h selves,, and those persons who pur chase of us once are sure to call a second time. i i t r him of FII HI! i if customers in saw nosition in the 11, 1890. AND ISLAND the field with a nruch before, and can show Oregon. by nil aa Iho Eastern Oregon! Acootnmlntlon of Umuiueri'lal Traveler, KEASONABLT3, . M OAN i Hotel, i I I Six (G) Different Va rieties of First-class BIO WEBS arc Carried at Island City, tho Best of which can he bought for FIFTY DOLLARS ($50,00.) I EH, in PRICES ( Ik past and four M. CO. CITY, OREGON. i; O w ? fc1 o cn , H w W a rv a & p I I 3 O - W 2. W 2' 0 C9 larger and better stock more and greater im other house. CO., La Grando and Island City. Mrs. Alger, AT THE FOFFICE m. ' Keeps constantly on hand a coin ploto stock of fresh Candies, Stationery, Sheet Music, Wire Goods, Brackets, AND USEFUL Household Utensils. A shares ol tho public patronago so licited. 8-15-tf. : 'lie : m SALOON, Wm. James, Proprietor, Union, Oregon. Pine Wines, Liquors and Cigars in Stock. Drop In ami be ooiablc. Pino billiard table Be able known twin wr.