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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (April 24, 1896)
Oregon mist. ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY fflOKNING ' ' -T- ttEEGLE A DAVIS. OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER, Subscription Rates. On copy on yer In advance................. ...fl W One copy six nionths...,,......-........ 78 - Bintl. copy Advertising rates mad known upon application COLOMBIA COUNTY DIRECTORY. Judge.. Clerk Sheriff Treasurer Bupkof SchooU. Auessor. ......... Surveyor ,. ommtssloncrs J mtr Officer.. Pean Blanrhard, Rainier Judsoii Weed, Vernonia Chas. F. l)on, Rainier ,E. M. W harton Columbia City J. G. Watts, Seappooae ....Martin W hite, Quincy W. N. Meaervo, Delena P. A. Frakea, Scappoose ,..,8.0 Schoonover, Vernouia ST. llELENS.OREOON.iPHILIt. With thre tickets in the field Sn this county republicans need have no fear fur success this year. It is now thought that congress will adimirn bv June 1- It might as well -have adjourned January 1, for all the good that bas been accompuenea. If Senator Peffer isn't careful he will fail to get a vote on his resolution for an inquiry into the recent bond issues before the time comes for an other resort to that method of meeting deficits. Official figures show that Paris consumes daily for food an average of sixty-three horses and one donkey, and one mule every ten days. There is erowiosr demand for horse meat in Europe, and that a considerable quan tity is secretly marketed in tne United States is a fact pretty well established. If an independent for congress of gold persuasion is put up in this dis trict against Mr. Ellis, it will at least afford an opportunity to see which wing of the republican party is the strongest gold or silver each side now claiming to have the most votes. There could be no guesswork when it came to counting noses. Thb logical candidate for president in this year of our Lord is William McKinley, whose nomination seems almost certain on the first ballot. With McKinley a the candidate and pro tection the issue the result would prove conclusively whether or not the people of the United States are in favor of protecting American industries, for be is the true apostle of protection. "It seems to be a settled thing that John C. Lessure is to run for congress as the sound money candidate, but it will make some of the sound money democrats in this neibhborhood very weary when they have to vote for him." Pendleton Tribune. Many re publicans of this district are also very weary of Mr. Leisure, and while his candidacy might possibly preveut the election of Mr. Ellis, tne former could not hope to succeed. . PROTECT THSFSUIT. Fruit growing is rapidly becoming one of the leading and most profitable industries in the state, but of late years orchards have been so Infested wit different pests at te render the bu nest of fruit growing less remunera tive than it would otherwise have been says the Dalles Times-Mountaineer. But the members of the state board of horticulture are undertaking to over come this impediment to the industry. and are preparing to inaugurate more vigorous campaign than ever be fore against fruit nests. This is in deed, commendable, for this great and growing industry of the state deserves to nave every reasonable protection aud encouragement that can possibly be extended. Heretofore the board has not resorted to the harsher meth oda with which they are empowered under tbe law, probably for the reason orchardittts were not in a condition financially to bear the expense neces sary to properly care for and improve their orchards, and the board have considerately waited for a time when fruit growers were better able to ex pend money in this direction. And too, it was necessary, before entering vigorously upon the work of externa nating pests that public sentiment should become iu sympathy with the move, that the owners of orchatds should bo brought to realize that a tew infested trees in a neighborhood are liable and almost certain to spread di sense to adjacent orchards, and there fore the etlorts of those desirous keep down pests in their orchards are useless so long as their neighbors are not alike enterprising. Since this is generally accepted by all orchardista, the board will and is receiving the hearty support of fruit growers every where in their efforts to subdue the nests. Tbe spirit of enterprise is so univer sal among fruit growers all over the state that the work of the board is heartily endorsed, and those who a short time ago resented all acta of the board to compel them to treat their trees are now among the heartiest supporters of the horticultural law. So earnest are the fruit growers in this matter, and so efficient are the mem bers of the board, that the period of wormy and inferior fruit in this state it nearing an end, and it will be but a short time when the renowned healthy, crisp Oregon apples of twenty years ago will again be up to their former standard of excellence. PERTINENT QUESTIONS. Thb question hat been repeatedly asked during the past two weeks as to where George W. Patterson, republi can nominee for joint senator, stands with reference to Senator Mitchell t re-election. Tbe republican conven tion in Columbia county instructed iU candidate for the legislature to vote for Mitchell, tbe people of tbe county are in favor of Mitchell, and so long as they have a voice in tbe selection of a joint senator they have a right to know where he stands on this ian porta nt question. If Mr. Patterson is for Mr. Mitchell he will have nothing to lose in this district by saying so, and if he it not a Mitchell man the people want to know it, and have a right to de mand an expression upon this subject. The Sentinel of last week stated that the populist candidate for sheriff in this county had never served as dep uty nnder a defaulting sheriff. We are at a loss to know just what to term the sheriff elected by the populists fonr years ago. And the populist can didate for sheriff this year was one of tbe deputies under that official. Hay be there is some synonym for "de faulter" which tbe Sentinel knows that we have failed to look np. Of course we are not morally certain that tbe Sentinel meant anything damaging by tbe remark, but we sup posed it to be an inference. If you meant anything, why not say what you mean, straight from the shoulder. The Sentinel man might, with profit, come over and look up the appoint ment of tbe populist candidate as a depnty under the sheriff elected four years ago. It's on record, all right. The editor of tbe Oregonian is a very able writer, and usually a consistent one. This being the case, we would like to ask him a few questions regard ing bis present action in inciting bolt from Ellis. He may aot think it worth his while to answer tbe ques tions, on account of the insignificance of the questioner, but that should cut no figure in the premises, and here tbey are anyway : 1st. Is there any difference between bolting" the nominee of a caucus and the nominee of a convention" If to, wherein lies the difference? 2d. Would the Ellis bolters be guilty of a "several bastardy," as yoo said the Dolph bolters were daring tbe last senatorial election? 3d. Are you, being a leader in the revolt against tbe regular convention nominee for congress in your district, a "stinkard, that being one of tbe pet names you applied to the leaders of the revolt against Dolph! These questions are not propounded because we are in sympathy with Mr. Ellis' silver views, for we are not; or because we approve of tbe manner in which he was nominated, for we do not ; but because we believe it is due the people of Oregon that their best newspaper should offer some explana tion of a very apparent inconsistency, Fossil Journal. Thb Oregonian's efforts to defeat W. B. EUit for congress, will, on the con trary, and in the light of past history, strengthen him. Tbe beet -recommendation a man can have in this state the opposition of the Oregon ian, and this instance will prove no exception to the rule. Mr. Ellis was not nominated particularly because of his ideas on finance, as was evidenced by tbe support he received in the con vention from men of all financial views. Every man elected as a delegate to the congressional convention from Colum bia county was a pronounced gold man, yet every one was a warm sup porter of Mr. Ellis, not necessarily be cause of his views on money, but be cause, principally, he is a man of the common people, sound on the tariff question, and believed to be conscien tious in the service of bit constituents. Republicans differ on the financial question, but comparatively few be lieve that to be the paramount issue at this time, and consequently Mr. Ellis is a very acceptable candidate for congress and uo doubt will be elected by a larger majority than ever before, since there are very few gold men so unreasonable in their views that they cannot aupport him ; while also there are any number of republicans who have heretofore inclined toward populism because of the silver issue, who can and will cheerfully support the republican candidate for congress in thit district.. It too often happens that in a com munity where a few persons attempt to promote the general welfare, there it an equal number who oppose every move that is made in tbe direction for good. This is probably not always done with the intention to obstruct progress, but perhaps more through a freak of human natore, since it seems natural for one-half of the human race to oppose tbe other half. It is a rare case indeed where this doet not prove true, at least at the beginning of a new undertaking. Obstructions, however, by persistent effort, are very often overcome to the benefit of the general public. Therefore we couclude that to succeed in an effort one must be prepared to baffle all the. opposition tbat will be encountered on tbe start, after which bis pathway will be more smooth. There is alo too often a de sire on tbe part of persons interested in an enterprise to stand back think ing tbat enough others will take hold of it to insure success, and that in tbe end they will reap a benefit without the investment of a single penny If all looked at propositions for ad vancement in this light progress would indeed be slow. It is, however, a duty every man owes to the community in which he lives to make his influence felt in the things tbat lead to the ma terial advancement of tbat communi ty's interests. This bill (the Wilson bill), in so far as it deals with the sheep and wool in dustry, is arbitrary, invidious, and un just. It places this great industry on tbe sacrificial altar and offers its asbes as a sacrifice to tbe avarice of the for eign wool grower and to tome extent the greed of the Eastern manufacturer, and transfert finally by operation of law to their ooffert the great bulk of tbe 1500,000,000 invested in it. and turns out of employment the 500,000 men employed in carrying it on. A bill which vouchsafes protection to tbe manufacturer and refuses to extend it to those engaged in the other indus try, which favors the foreign producer at the expense of the home producer, is one which discriminates unjustly, unnecessarily, mercilessly and cruelly against the agriculturist and in favor of tbe manufacturer, against the American and in favor of the foreigner. John H. Mitchell. Thb many inquiries being received from eastern people concerning Ore gon certainly indicates that the ten dency of emigration is again west ward. If Oregon's resources and nat urally desirable qualities were prop erly presented to eastern peopW look ing for homes in the fur West where the mercury neither Ireetes up in win ter or burns up in summer, there is little doubt the effort would be re warded with satisfactory results. Ore gon needt people not tramps but people who expect to till the toil, as sist to develop the country, or, in fact, to become a part and parcel ol tbe country and its institutions. Such class of people is worth making an enurt to secure. Whilb taxes are not being paid so readily this year as lust, there has, however, been enough paid in to make the state and county school tax with several thousand dollars besides with which to redeem outstanding warrants. From reports from over the state a larger per cent of the tax hat already been paid in this county than in many others. VEKNOMA VARIETIES. Tbe political pot it bailing. Why don't somebody build a grist mill hereT James Adams nearly lost his leg betwten two logs last week. Tom Adams Is blowing out stumps at a lively rate on bis farm. 8. B. Rosa is talking of taking a railroad contract this summer. Mr. Emmons is raising quite a nursery of the various nut trees on liis farm. S. E. Nickerson has his .sawmill so fa' completed tbat be has corauitnced sawing lumber. Mr. Davison is still "in the hands of his friends" and they are handling blm with out gloves. Everybody concedes that with two ex ceptions the republican ticket is composed of the best Umber in the county. M. Davison, populist candidate for well most anything, bas rented 8. B. Rose s farm and will try farming for awhile. Mr. VanDyke, populist candidate for county school superintendent, is moving his family into the country for the summer. Mr. Sesseman, populist candidate for county judge, went to Rainier this week to attend the county central committee meet ing. Mr. Sesseman 's friends are nrglng blm to withdraw from tbe populist ticket, know ing there is no chance of anyone beating Doan. Professor J. E. Dow bas commenced a term of school in the Wilkinson district. A number of his old scholars from other dis tricts are attending. Several parties of fishermen are hers from outside points, but Bock creek. Pebble creek, the Nehaletu, and other streams, have abundance for all. Quite a number of farmers are planting large additions to their orchards. Nehalera apples cannot be beat in the state, which means they cannot be beat in the world. Rev. Launer is attending the annual con ference of the Evangelical Association at Albany this week. A petition was circu lated last week asking for Rev. Launer to be retained on thit circuit another year. The republicans of Nehalem, realizing tbat tbey were badly nsed at the republican connty convention in the matter of com missioner, will vote almost to a man for Nels Peterson for commissioner, who, al though a populist, is a fair, square business man, who will work for the best interests of tbe Kehalem valley and Columbia county. REUBEN ITEMS. Judge Blanchard was in town on Friday The shinglemill near this placets running again, with W. V. lung in cnarge. Judee Blanchard's piledriver has been at work on tne xrescoti racning company t dock this week. W. M. Perrv. of the Rainier Review, and u. r . MoecK, oi Ltaar utnaing, were in town Monday. Decree Reed came down from Portland for a week's hunting and fishing out on the liatskante. Mrs. Trescott. of Portland, came down on Wednesday and is visiting her friend, Mrs. A. v. lirice, lor a lew days. J. M. Archibald bas resigned as school director of (his district, and there will be a special school meeting held at tbe Reuben school house on May 2 to elect bis successor. Tbe school directors of this district thoufiht It was best to have two schools in the district instead of one. L. Bell Qaddis as encaeed to teach a three-months school at Mooresville. and Allie Lyons was en gaged to teach a three-months term at tbe rteuoen scnooi nuuse. now scnoois Began last Mocaay. The Jury Wat. Following is a list of the jurors drawn by the county clerk yesterday to serve on both tbe grand jury and trial jury for the regu lar May term of circuit court for this coun ty, which convenes in this city on Tuesday, May 12: Thomas Morris, farmer .....Rainier Lyman Jones, farmer Quincy John Parker, farmer Mayger John Jolma, farmer Clatskanle W. H. Smith, farmer Houlton Oustave Lange, farmer Scappoose Thomas C. Timoney, farmer Rainier Arthur Croker, farmer. Mayger David Wbitting, farmer Mist B. Gordon, teacher Clatskanie John McAdams, farmer Mayger Franc Sundbloom. farmer ...Rainier John H. Wilson, farmer Mist Oscar Elliott, farmer Marshland W. E. Van Volkenberg, farmer Mbit Siegel A. Wilkinson, farmer Vernonia John Hendrickson, farmer Quincy Bernard Royer, farmer. Braunsport Charles Lee, farmer. Clatskanie Gustav Peterson, farmer Mist Erwin Hall, farmer ...Warren Adam Stump, farmer Scappoose Win. M. Wilson, farmer Vernonia Thomas H. Woodruff, farmer Rainier Henry Woodbam, farmer Ooble Frank M. Tompkins, farmer Scappoose Spencer B. Rose, farmer Vernonia W.J.Sanborn, farmer. Dent Jesse Hendricks, farmer Carico Oren Hiatt, farmer Mist S. M. Rice, farmer Rainier Blase at Astoria. Astoria, April 22. A fire ooourretl at 4 :30 o'clock this morning thnt com pletely wiped out a two-ttory building occupied at a warehouse, retail store, restaurant and rooi'lonoo, and causing a total loss of fGOOO. The building was owned by W. W. Parker and oo cunied bv Christonsen & Johnson. It is supposed the fire was caused by the explosion of a lamp, which had been left in the restaurant kitchen by Christonsen, who had arisen for the mirooso of cooking breakfast, aud after lighting the fire, loft tho kitchen for a few minutes. When he retorncd he found the room enveloped in flames, which spread with great rapidity. The bnildiug was an old one, and burned like tinder, the occupants having just time to escape before the entice struct ure was ablaze. This waa the first fire since the new hydrants were put in, and their effi ciency had a thorough and most talis factory test. Although the adjoining buildings were also of wootfand highly ititlunimable, they were comparatively uninjurod, owing to the rapid manner in which the flumes were brought un der control after ths water was turned on at the hydranti. The loss is distributed as follows : Cliristensen & Johnson, grocery and household goods, 12500, insured foi $1200; Sclmltield H.uike, merchan dise, 11000, fully insured j W. W. Paiker. building, SJ2000; I. Bergman, damage to adjoiniug building, $150, insured. Thb Mist and Oregonian one year for $2 00 in advance. Teachers' Examination. NOTICE Is hereby given that for the purpose of making an eiamination ol all persons who may offer themselves as candidates for teachers of the public schools of this county, the county school superin tendent thereof will bold a public examina tion at St. Helens, commencing at 1 o'clock d. m.. on Wednesday. May 13th. 18S8. State certificates and diplomas will be acted upon at me same ume. J. G. WATTS, County School Superintendent. Dated April 22, 18SW. Old People. Old people who require medicine to regu late the bowels and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This med icine does not stimulate and contains no bisky nor other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions. Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old People find it just exactly what tbey need. . Price fifty cents and $1,00 per bottle at Dr. Ross' drug store. TREASURER'S NOTICE. County Treasurer's Ofiicb, St. Helens, Or., April 24, 1896. Notice is hereby given that all unpaid County Warranto of said county, which have been presented and endorsed "Not Paid for Want of Funds," np to Sept. Pith, 18H3, will be paid upon presentation at this office. Interest will not be allowed after this date. E. M. WHARTON, a24m22 Treasurer of Columbia County, Or. Malice to Creditors. Notice is hereby given that the under signed has, by the County Court of tbe state ot urcgi bia. been duf' State of Oregon, for the County of Colunv 1 1 v appointed administrator o the estate of William Adams, deceased and that all persons having claims against tbe estate ot said deceased are nereny noti fied and required to present the same duly verified aud witli proper vouchers, to the undersigned as such administrator, at his place of residence near Westport, Oregon, within six months from the date of this notice. Dated April 23d. 18DH. JAMK8 ADAMS, Administrator of the estate of William Adams, deceased. a!Mm22 PROFESSIONAL. JJB. EDWIN ROSS, niYSlOIAN AND SURGEON. St. Helons, Oregon T, J, GlkktoM. II. AtttM, ALLEN & CLEETON, Attorneys and Counselors at Law ST. HKLRNB, ORKUON. QR. H. K. CUrF, TIIYSICIAN AND SUROE0N. St. Helens, Oregon, JR. J. K. 11 ALU, PHYSIWAN AND SURGEON. Clatskanie, Columbia county, Or, Notice of final Account. Notice is hereby given tbat the adminis trators of tbe estate of George Clark, deceas ed, have tiled their final account in the County Court of Columbia county, and that the judge of said court bas set Tuesday, the am day ol may, isyo. at tne nour ot ii o'clock A. M.. for the hearing of objections. if any there be, to the allowance of the same. r. A. r isHSR, S. E. Harris. March 23, 1396. m27a24 Administrators. State Republican Ticket. For Supreme Judge, R. S. BEAN. District Ticket. For Congressman Second District, WILLIAM R. ELLIS, of Marrow County. For Joint Senator. GEO. W. PATTERSON. For Prosecuting Attorney, THOS. J. CLEETON. County Republican Ticket. For Representative, NORMAN MERRILL, of Clatskanie. For County Jndge, JOS. B. DOAN, of Rainier. For County Clerk, J DDSON WEED, of Vernonia. For Sheriff, CHAS. W. BLAKESLEY, of St. Helens. For Treasurer, JOHN 8WAGER, of Houlton. For Surveyor, WM. N. MESERVE,' of Delena. For Superiatendent of Schools, J. G. WATTS, of Scappoose. For Commissioner, THOS. 8. COLVIN, of Marshland. For Assessor, MARTIN WHITE, of Quincy. For Coroner, dr. a. p. McLaren, of Rainier. For Justice of the Peace, Union Precinct, J. B. GODFREY. For Constable, JAMES C. COX. w E SOLD ... Xl.OQO PAIR OF SHOES LAST YEAR. N, MK8KHVK, Surveyor and Civil Engineer DELENA, OREGON. Count v Surveyor. Land Surveying. Town Platting and Engineering work promptly executed. K. K. QUICK, Cotnminton.r of Deeds tor Washington Q, W. COLE, N ota ay Public Cole & Quick, ST. HELENS, - OREGON Proprietor of "Thorn's Numerical System Title Abstracts" POR- Columbia County, Oregon TITLES Examined and abstracts famished. Will attend to matters before tho Hoard o! Ktiualiutlon; payment of (axe, eto. Real Entate, Conveyancing, aud luaurauoe, and Loans negotiated. HO YOU NEED GROCERIES ? DART & MUCKLE, Who have a complete line. Dress Goods, Clothing, Fancy Goods, Hats, Boots and Shoes. FURNISHING GOODS St. Helens, Oregon. sf. h elenm eat market All Kinds of Fresh Meats, Hams, Bacon and Lard Meat by Whole! At special kmc. MAIN BTIt ITI'T. James H. She don, BT. IlKLKNS, OIIKOON, Clatskanie Drugstore " the lac to aeura Your Pr.h Medicines PRESCRIPTIONS COMPOUNDED AT ALL HOURS Patent Medicines, Prescription Drugs, Toilet Articles, Fancy Notions, OR. J. B. HALL, Proprietor , Or Our customers ara Always Pleased and Continue to Trade at tbe OREGON Shoe Store 168 THIRD STREET. Between Morrison and Yamhill, Portland. WINNERS $ .SO up to $2.00 Wupto 4.00 1.00 up to 3 75 .m up to .no OUR Men's Shoes Dress Shoes.. Ladies' Dongola ... Infants' Shoes , . Children's Hcliool Shoes 45 up to 1.25 (We carry a large stock of Boots, Shoes) (Rubbers and Guarantee to Please You.f Oregon Shoe Store, ICO THIRD BTREET, - PORTLAND, OR. I DO NEXT TO ROBERTS BROS. NEWELL & WATKINS DEALERS IN Groceries, Hay, Floor and Feed WOOD AND (tmUI.K. Country Produce Bought and Bold, and Ex changed lor (ooda. Undertaking Uoods furnished on Uhort Notice. Store on Strand Street, ST. HELENS, OK. In Advance THE-. flist and Oregonian ONE YEAR $2.00: 1 liia offer holds cood only ior new yearly aubacribera who pay in advance and old onea who pay up to date and one year in advance. One year will extend the time over the state cam' paign in the spring and the prosideo tial election in November. One Dollar Saved by taking the two paper together, the price of each, sopar rately, being 1.50. The Mist Has been designated the official paper of Columbia county by the County Court, and consequtntly will furnish all the news pertain to public matters in which the people are interested. ilMo E. McNEILL, Receiver. TO THE EAST GIVES TBI CHOICX 01 Two Transcontinental Routes GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY BY WAY OF Sookane, Minneapolis & St. Paul UNION PACIFIC RY BY WAY OF CENTER. OMAHA. & KANSAS CITY LOW RATES TO ALL EASTERN CITIES OCEAN STEAMERS LEAVE PORTLAND EVERY S DAYS For San Francisco, For Full Details Call on or Address W. H. IICRLBURT, General Freight and Pass. Agt., Portland. Wh-sfcA tfk ttk ttk ttk anV stW ttk A Ar attj-kOj 4 ....ST. HELENS HOTEL.... Our tables will at all times be found supplied with the best edibles and delicacies the murktt affords, TERMS REASONABLE FOR REGULAR BOARDERS The hotel having bean newly refurnished we are prepared to give satis- motion is an our patrons, auu solicit your patronage. 1J. George, Proprietor, St. Helens, Or. ajp syi 'y ay iy nyr njjaasjjsi sy apy isyfB y'qsyyy 1 1 AAA saVsVaA Jk.AA.A A 0 -AT THE- New Drug Store There Is a Comp ete Stock .Of: Patent Medicines DRUGS CHEMICALS BEST BRANDS OF CIGARS Perfumery, Stationery and Schoo Books DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES Dr. Edwin Ross, Prop. ST. HELENS. ... OREGON PRESCRIPTIONS COMPOUNDED DAY OK NIGHT. 0 ST. HELENS EXCHANGE Mr. Cooper's new and elegant bar room I. the favorite re sort of tlx city, w here at all times can be found ths famous PRIDE OF KENTUCKY WHISKY BEST BRAND DOMESTIC AND IflPUHTID CIUAMI Mr Cooper U alwavs clad to welcome lilt old friends to his popular place of business ST. HELENS EXCHANGE PORTLAND AND CLATSKANIE vainer t tim i STEAMER G. W. SHAVER, Dell Shaver, Master. Commencing April 16, 1800. will leave Portland, foot of Washington street. Tuesday Thursday and Hunday even lugs at 5 o'clock. KetiirnlnB-Lcavos Clatskanie (tida iJrl Moiioay, wetlnesrtay nd Friday evenings at 5 o'clock. Will Dnss Oak Point fflrrM; Kuinier8:20; Kalama Q.lfl; Ht. Helen. 10:80. Arrive 1 he company reserres the rhrht tochanm time withmit nntin. mittlng) about 7; Ntella 7:15; Mayger in roruana i :w a, ju THE MIST AND OREGONIAN TWO TOGETHER ONE YEAR, ONLY TWO DOLLARS THE JOSEPH KELLOGG & COMPANY'S RIVER STEAMER STR JOSEPH KBLLOaO -POR PORTLAND- Leavee Kelso Mondavi. Wswlno.Uw. v-u c 1-1. - t Portland Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 o'clock a.m. -