THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1896.
Tabulated statement of Election Returns for Wasco County.
I Pros. Joint Joint I I I .
Congressman. Snpr. Judge. Attorney Senator. Senator. Joint Representatives. County Judge . Sheriff. Coonty Clerk. County Treasurer. Assessor. School Supt. Surveyor Coroner.
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Bgelow
Trevitt
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Falls
. East Hood River' .
West Hood River.
Baldwin
M osier
Colombia . .
DefCbutes
Nanaene
lhiiur
Eight Mile
Kiiiwley
Tvuh Vallev . . .
W 1ID1C
Oak Grove
Ramsey
JBxkRoven
Antelope
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137
102
106
J31
38
42
27
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31
191
14
41
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29
38
65
34
36
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115
73
68
69
76
32
135
20
13
21
19
21
44
27
22
83
17
32
29
13
77
31
31
42
33
18
4
10
29
3
14
1
2
4
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67 184
26 139
46 142
67 130
51 87
29 43
67, 153
27
49
286
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25
13
10
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2
5
6
2
19
31
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18
37
54
32
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41
56
37
40
40
128
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75
76
69
79
34
37
36
4
26
131
14
23
35
26
22
2
35
28
23
6
14
702
75
24
35
75
62
35
76
17
12
31
16
15
2
21
11
6
14
9
8
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542
132
105
97
129
28
88
134
23
32
40
28
24
62
27
34
26
49
32
45
8
24
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201
133
143
150
126
27
119
15
33
30
20
37
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43
25
46
42
41
25
40
124
115
90
94
119
40
61
74
13
35
39
24
40
34
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27
31
56
35
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7
18
205
145
134
150
108
45
173
24
321
28
22
30
64
29
81
42
32
40
41
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126
173
135
131
191
48
59
83
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46
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35
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36
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147
98
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96
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163
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118
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130
116
72
148
119
119
109
78
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52
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25
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34
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19
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92
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114
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141
94
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101
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The Weekly Ghfoniele.
BTATK OFFICIALS.
Governor u,?;
Becretary of State H R Kincaid
Treasurer : Phillip Metschan
Supt. of Public Instruction G. M. Irwin
Attorney-General C. M. Idleman
' (G. W. McBride
Benators j. H. MltcheU
tB. Hermann
Congressmen. w. R. Ellis
State Printer W. U. Leeds
COUNTT OFFIC1A1.8.
County Judge Geo. C. Blakeley
Sheriff. , T. J. Driver
Clerk A. M. Kelsay
Treasurer Wm. MicbeU
, . (Frank Kincaid
Commissioners jA s, Blofers
Assessor F. H. Wakefield
Surveyor E. F. Sharp
Superintendent of Public Schools. . .Troy Shelley
Coroner W. H. Butts
WHERE THE BLAME MUST LIE.
While it Is true indications point
to the election of Mr. Ellis in the
Second district, yet there is a possi
bihty that Mr. Quinn, the Populist
oandirfate, may lead Ellis in Multno
mah county far enough to win the
fight. The election of a Populist
congressman from Oregon would be
a calamitous event 'for the people of
the state.
The history of Populitm Las been
that wherever its blighting finger has
been laid there has followed misrule
nd incompetency in managing af
fairs. Kansas is a striking example
of the truth we have stated. The
tenets which constitute the belief of
Populism are' unwise in theory and
unsafe in practice. Government
ownership of railways, telegraph and
telephone lines, fiat money and the
extension of government paternalism
in all phases of national life, mean
that the existing order would be
overturned and a substitution made,
which history and reason teach is
impracticable. It will, indeed be a
sorry day for Oregon if the word
goes out that Populism has been en-j
doi sed by the people of this state.
The Chronicle has not paid the
same attention to the situation in the
First congressional district that it has
to things in the Secdnd, and is not
so familiar with the relative condi
tions. In the Second district we be
lieve the action taken by some of
the Portland Republicans, including
the Oregonian, has been reprehensi
ble in the extreme. .
We believed the nomination of
Judge Northup to have been unwise,
and the events have justified the
opinion. While Mr. Ellis does not
represent the views of this paper re
garding the financial question, yet he
is nearer right on . other issues than
either the Democratic or Populist
nominees. Northup had no chance
of election at any time, and a vote
for him was a vote for Quinn.
Should later returns decide that
Quinn is elected, the blame can only
rest in one place with the support
ers of Judge Northup, and their jus
tification in the eyes of the nws of
Republicans will be hard to accom
plish.
REALIZED TOO LATE.
The election for congress in the
Second district wavers between Ellis
and Quinn, with chances slightly in
-favor of the latter. It is amusing to
bear the statements made by those
deluded Republicans who cast their
votes primarily for Northup and in
cldenUy for Quinn. , . . " . 1 '
, The Portland Telegram the even
ing edition of the Oregonian
comes to us this morning with a
piece ' highly eulogistic of Populist
Quinn and goes on to say "Martin
Quinn, driver for a steam laundry of
Portland, through a split in the Re
publican party, which could not but
mean ruin and defeat, leaps from
the obscuiity of an $11 a week job
to the proud eminence of represent
ing the state of Oregon at the na
tional capital, and be it known that
Mr. Quinn, despite his humble occu
pation, will in no wise bring dis
credit upon the state so far as intel
ligence and ability to express him
self is concerned."
So the Telegram, to soothe the
pangs of disappointment which every
true Republican will feel if Quinn's
election results, eulogizes that gentle
man to a remarkable extent. At
the same time the Portland paper
states the truth that we have all been
saying when it maintains that Quinn
was elected through a split in the
Republican party which could not
but mean ruin and defeat. And who
is to blame for this split in the Re
publican party ? The answer is too
plain to need any emphasis. The
course of the Oregonian and Tele
gram In supporting a man who
nevet at any time had a show of
election, has been the cause of the
defeat which Jiangs imminent over
the Republican party.
Better a half a loaf than no bread
at all. The course of Mr. Ellis in
congress may not have been all that
his - constituents desired, but how
much better would Oregon be rep
resented by him than by the Popu
list, Mr. Quinn.
The Republican party is disorgan
ized, disr jpted and beaten as regards
the state election. Let the Orego
nian say what it will, the people have
placed the blame where it rightfully
belongs with the candidacy of
Judge Northup.
The senate has passed the river
and harbor bill over the president's
veto. The position of the president
is logical enough. If there is no
money in the treasury with which to
meet these great expenses, then the
oully should not be created. Under
Republican administrations money
was easily found for all internal im
provements without the need of
bond sales. A change of adminis
tration is needed for the country's
good, but let us have no more fac
tional fights within Republican
ranks. The consequences are too
serious.
The senate has passed the bill pro
hibiting the further issuance of
bonds. As bond sales are a neces
sary feature of Democratic adminis
trations, it is hard to see how they
can exist in the future if this bill be
come a law. When the country by
its vote next November restores the
Republican party to power, all bond
sales will be a thing of the past.
LET US CELEBRATE.
Now that politics are for a time
past, the attention of our citizens
can be turned to other things.
Every time The Dalles has decided
to hold a Fourth of July celebration
the result has been a great success.
There is every reason to believe such
would be the case this year should
our citizens take up the matter of an
IndeDendence dav celebration. The 1
L
considerations in favor of such a
movement from a patriotic stand
point are many, but these can be left
to the orator of the occasion. Just
now we are going to be more mate
rial and speak of the need of a cele
bration with a view to the citj's
Should The Dalles not hold a cele
bration, it is probable many of our
citizens would betake themselves to
Portland, where arrangements for a
grand event to occur July 4th are
well under way. Our citizens had
better stay at borne on such a day,
and one of the means to keep them
here will be .1 proper observance of
the national birthday.
Civic pride is a necessary element
in municipal life. Let us be deeply
concerned in the fame of our town,
and make it known to the rest of the
state that The Dalles is well to the
front in patriotic observances.
Nothing is lost financially or other
wise by a Fourth of July celebration.
On the contrary the advantages are
nnnv and obvious. Let The Dalles
decide to honor the nation's birth
day with fitting ceremonies. The
Commercial Club is a good place
for such a movement to originate.
.
There is plenty of time between
now and riovemoer to work: up a
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strong sound money sentiment in
Oregon if the national platform will
give us the proper kind of a plat
form and a courageous candidate.
Oregon is not a Populist state, even
though appearances are against her.
. The contest for the county judg
ship was a spirited one. Mr. Mays,
who was successful, goes into office
with the confidence of everyone.
Judge Blakeley retires with the re
spect of men in both political par
ties who have watched his adminis
tration of affairs.
The large vote which was polled
in The Dalles Monday shows how
steadily our city has increased in
population. No better criterions
are needed than the increase in the
school enumeration and voting population.
The later returns from country
precincts make the election of the
Republican candidates all the surer.
While other counties have been cap
tured Dy Populist teachings Wasco
county has remained true to bedrock
principles
The election of Pennoyer to the
mayoralty of Portland will not add
to that city's good name abroad.
Pennoyer's eccentricities while gov
ernor brought the state into disre
pute, and Portland will suffer the
same fate. Pennoyer's candidacy
did not meet the approval of solid
business men. '
. Clerk Kelsay and Sheriff Driver
have' been re-elected by handsome
majorities. The people have in
dorsed their administrations, and
these officials can take the yote of
Monday as a personal compliment
The contest between Mr. Moore
and Mr. Dufur is still very close.
In either case our interests would be
in safe hands. The only . trouble
with Mr. Dufur is he belongs to the
wrong party.
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Clothing Department.
MEN'S FIRST-CLASS ;
BUSINESS SUITS,
Good fitters, good wearers, at
the popular price of $10 a suit.
Every one a bargain.
CHILD'S ETON . '
AND JUNIOR SUITS,
In new Scotch effects, in most
sizes from 3 to 7 years, at $2.25
a suitup.
CHILD'S SAILOR SUITS,
Only a few left, at $1,50 each;
sizes 3 to 7 years.
GENTS' STRAW HATS,
The latest braid black, blue
and white or red silk band; also
the ever popular not weather
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crown. Only 75 cents each.
A M WILLIAMS & GO
THE M'COY LABORERS.
They Beiteged Judge Davis' Court This
Horning.
The trial of G. H. McCoy for obtain
ing money under false preteniea was to
have occured this morning before Justice
Davia court. An effort was made by
Mr. Davis to have the trial take place in
the county court room, as a means of
precaution to Mr. MoCoy.whoseper eonal
safety, the justic considered, was in
danger, but he was unsncesnful. All
the morning these laborers, to the num
ber of 60 to 60, thronged the sidewalk in
front of the justice's office, waiting to
confront McCoy, who was expected to
arrive under the custody of the sheriff at
10 o'clock. The hour came and passed,
but the defendant failed to appear, and
soon word came that he was trying to
effect a settlement through his attorneys.
Dufur & Menefee, and that no trial
might occur. The man seemed to look
to Mr. Erickaon, the contractor, aa their
leader and coneelior, and his attitude
was eagerly scrutinized when the news
came. The men were determined that
no intricacy of the law should defeat
them if it waa possible for them to pre
vent it. Mr. Erickaon waa assured that
McCoy would remain in cuetodyuntil the
trial took place or a settlement made and
the men were satisfied.
Mr. W. C. Graves volunteered the fol
lowing information concerning the situ
ation. He has been time-keeoer since
the 21st of March. On the 19th of May
McCoy came to him and asked him to
make out the pay roll till Jane 1st, say
ing be was anxious to pay the men up
to that date, and explaining that the
ditch bad a bad name, and he wanted
to remedy its reputation. Graves did
eo, and alter tne pay roil waa in tne
hands of McCoy about three hours be
came back witn a request to mate tne
time up to May 25th. Thia was also
done, and the time checks made out and
furnished the laborers. McCoy's next
step was to gather up these time checks,
giving them' due bills in return. Graves
atatea that the object of thia waa to pre
vent the men from haying a lawful lien
on the ditch, and that in case the dne
bills proved worthless the men had no
recourse. To accomplish thia (we still
quote Mr. Graves) McCoy used every en
deavor to aesnre the men that he war
j anxious to pay them their money ; he
half hour's notice; be was getting old
and bad but a few more years to live
and he had no desire to swindle anyone.
He therefore arranged to go for the
money, and that-. Erickaon , anJ Ander
eon should meet him at Wapinitia with
a wagon on the 25th of May, when he
would be there to meet them with the
money. The wagon was there on that
date, but McCoy was not there, and
soon after steps were taken which led
to hia arrest in Portland.
Aa an evidence that McCoy's inten
tions were not honorable, Mr. Graves
states that on the 23d of March McCoy
posted up notices to the effect that he
would not be responsible for any debts
on the ditch, and tore them down five
minutes after posting them up.
The men say they would have com
pleted the ditch before fall, and if the
matter of finances ia straightened np
they will do eo yet. Most of them are
in the city without ineana. They are
determined that they must receive their
pay before work will be resumed ou the
ditch.
m'coy'b statement.
Mr. G. H. McCoy baa handed us the
following statement for publication :
The.contract for ditch construction
was let to F. Ericksen upon his repre
sentations that he had a large and valu
uable grading plant, and was financially
able to carry the work to euccepeful com
pletion within the time specified in the
contract, which was in season for the ir
rigation of crops for thia year.
The company waa particularly anxions
to get water down by June 1st, aa the
farmers under the ditch bad lost prob
ably $59,000 by partial failure of crops
last season, on account of lack of water
for irrigation. Mr. E tick son, after con
siderable delay, started the work with a
small outfit of teams (none of which
were hia own) and a few men, and an
insufficient quantity of tools. I notified
him every week to increase his force to
the size specified in the contract, (74
teams and 175 men) which he failed to
do. Hia large and valuable plant also
failed to materialize. He kept promis
ing to comply with the contract, how
ever, and I waa fool enough to believe
that he would keep hia promises. Thus
the work progressed in a slow, hap
hazard sort of way. Although not pro
vided in the contract, I had advanced
him considerable sums of money to meet
his pressing needs, and alao money to
pay hia men on the first pay day, be
sides accepting orders for supplies, tools,
etc. When the next pay day ap
proached, believing that I could provide
funds to pay the men, and wishing to
have something to show in Portland, the
actual sums due and to whom, I took up
the men's time checks, giving them in
payment therefor, with their full knowl
edge and conaent, notes for the several
amouLts, signed by the company. This
was a perfectly straight and honorable
business transaction, and done in per
fect good faith. Upon the back of each
time check is the signature of the owner,
acknowledging payment by note. That
the notes were not paid when coming
due, is no fault of mine, as will be shown
at the proper time. If every man was
arrested and jailed whose note was not
paid when coming due, more than half
the population of the country would be
in durance these hard times. Mr.
Erickson, by bis failure to comply with
his contract has caused the company
great damage, and the settlers in the
Wapinitia country are likewise damaged
and disappointed. My arrest is simply
an audacious arfd outrageous abuse of
the criminal law, at the county't txpente,
to force the collection, of a private debt
of a corporation.
The men wno are forcing this expense
upon the county treasury for their own
private gam, when a civil suit is their
plain remedy, I trust will not receive
the sympathy of the community. First-
class attorneys assnre me that the trans
actions were straightforward and legiti
mate, and that there ia nothing about
them that constitutes the crime of ob
taining anything of valna under false
pretenees. Further, there was no intent
to defraud or deceive.
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prevent illness from the malarial poiaon
which cornea with the spring months.
Simmons Liver Regulator is a mild lax
ative that cleanses the system and puri
fies the blood. An excellent alterative
and tonic for the spring. "I have been
very ' much improved in health by tak
ing Simmons Liver Regulator." M.
Newport, Williamsburg, Ky.