The Oregon mist., March 25, 1898, Image 3

Of POLITICAL ALTER
Ecpullicsia Ticket.
MO MastorUI bt la Willing
To II Kunriiiocd For o
t iru lrty.
Ai tb lm fur " rriltilliini of Mils
county bold tblr convention lsonljra
lltils ovst fMk bsno. interest In tli ta-
tult of lt deliberation! Become wot m
teiise, and eantlldala and friends become
mure anslous. At " " "'"7
Jeature who will reeelre Buiulnatlorts, but
it osrtsinly remain a foot that out of all
the material mentioned there can be
tloket named wlilob the opposition eanaot
defeat, Aspiration range blah, aad the
friend of oacb candidate olalm tbe rlfhtof
recognition at tba band of tb eunvontion,
but at tb aero time u a txxiocaoie and
eomttieai'.oi fact that alt who bare been
tueuUooed aieert tbat ahould they not be
honored, thou who ar will receive their
undivided rapport at too election. Thl le
mott baaorabl aad coaimandnble dltiio-
altlua on tba part of tho seckinfi prefer-
, neat It i apparent tbat lb republican
of tfel oeuaty, reallxlnft tbelr prsxlorol-
nanoe, but still dee Iron of putting forward
tb strongest men in the party, are not
only going ta to win, but are determined to
demonstrate to other sections of Oregon
(bat tbl aouoty ba felt the turn of (be
tide for belter conditions, and all tbat was
claimed for tb administration In lb way
of a better condition of affairs has been
realised. Tb delegate to tb fortboouiag
eoaveotloa wilt undoubtedly be Imbued witb
tb saute spirit of determination, and from
tb nkstsrtal at band will Choose a ticket tbat
wlil wrest victory from the bands of an
overconfident opposition.
At this time w believe It not out of place
to publish the nam of those who arc sek
Ing favor at tb band of their party. Tb
voter throughout tb ooonty are anxious
to know who tb aspirant ar. Again, w
bullev tb convention will be able to act
more Judiciously la tb matter, and tb re
ult b nor astisfaotory If each section of
tb county (o Into tb convention fully
advised aa to who it will be called upon to
apport, In so doing the people of the
county will bava opportunity to Inquire
Into and discus tb merit and demerit
of tb candidate.
It must not be understood tbat any man
mentioned in this artiste for office bas re
ceived favor from os beeauM of bis candi
dacy. We hare ne on man idea. It(s
for the convention to say who shall be on
tb ticket. Aey mas ba an berorable and
legitimate right to aspire to office, and If be
can surcesd through honorable means then
hi purpoM w applaud. Tb contents
liereia r wholly tb result of a canvas of
tb county In an effort to learn of those
who has aspirations. It may b possible
there ar some who Mpect favor at tb
convention whose names webav wot heard
mentioned, and If tbl should ba the case
era will gladly giv suite to their wishes In
onr next issoe.
For the office of representative there ar
everal names mentioned, prominent among
them being Or, H. K. Cliff, of fit. Helens,
Dr. J. & Hall, of Clatskanle, and George
a. Merger, who at preesnt reside In this
city. W bava, In aa offhand way, heard
tb nam of i. G, Wetta, of Bcsppoos.
uentloeied for this plao.
Tb offlo of county JarJf, of course, 1
not to be filled this year.
For county clerk there ar namerous can
didate. J. G, Waits, of Scappoose, tbe
present school superintendent, ba a oon
Iderabl following, but perhaps no more
so than bae W. A. Harris, the present dep
uty under Mr. Wd. or W. M. Perry, of
Kalnier. la tbls conneoUoa w may say
tbat Jodson Weed, tb present incumbent,
will aot refnst an offer to b olerk another
term. These ar all the aame w hav
beard mentioned for tills ofBos.
There 1 oo scarcity of material, either,
mentioned for sheriff, some names hav
ing receivad comment without tb knowl
dgeor sanction of It owner. Wm. N.
Jdmerve, of Delena, th present 'sarveyor.
awellastbeoames of Charles . Oabt.
of this (DoIob) preclnot, and Henry L.
Warren, of tb lower end of tb county,
ar all receiving favorebl mention. Mar
ti White, tb assessor, la mentioned for
this plao witb no little degre or favor.
Tb assessor' ofto, tb plao wher a
nan can reeaiv more eorslng and abase In
attempting to do bis full duty", will not go
begging for candidates. While Mr, While
Is a candidate for re-election, tbsr are
others who think themselves equal to the
mergeaoy. We have beard tba name of
K. H. 9alley, of Houltoa, favorably men
tioned for assessor,
Kor tb orflc of aohool uprinteadent
there ar evral candidates, so m have
been told. Principal among these ar I. H.
Oonelaod, of Warren, 0. V. Wbltten. of
Clatskanle, I. B. ahoeaaksr, of Ooblo, and
perhaps tbsi are others who hav designs
on tbat office, but w bar not beard their
names mentioned.
For treasurer wa bar beard bnt on
nam msotloned-tbat of Dr. Edwin Boss,
f St. Helens. ""v
And tber 1 no lack of candidate for
commissioner, either. Many favor the re
nomination of the present incumbent, Mr.
I, A. Frakea. Harry West, of Ucappooee,
has been spoken of for that office. Mr. H.
H. Clark, of Warren, ha also been men
tlohed for the plao.
Candidal for surveyor and coroner are
not so numerous. lot tb latter place
ther will probably be but on nam pre
n tod to the convention that of Dr. A. V.
McLaren, tb present Incumbent; and for
surveyor ther has bsea mentionsa ooo.
If aval, of Mavcar.
Ther rosy be other candidates for the
various places, and if w Hav omtitea any
W will gladly speak oi im in mi
CliATSKANIH NOTES.
. .uii.ufnn as hvnnaUsm is advertised
for Friday evening of this week, by Dr. Bar
Uil. tbe notices say.
W. A. Kdgerton Is back from Vale, Mal
heur county, spending a few day among
old acquaintances.
Mrs. M.1 A. Hall, of Ban Dlrgo. CM , ta In
this cltv to spend the summer u
Dr. Hall, and family.
. ( 1 nnuAHl.aannnllflntcd tO tSftCh
the school at Mist tbls season, and will be
gin in a oouple of weeks.
Miss Myrtle Jones Is erHt to Instruct
the youth ot me rr nwu-iun v -r w
alter tiie ciose 04 r
m, . .., t 1 a viaattnflfoW CVOn'
Inpi since unanimously re-elected Prof. v.
C Wbittenasprlaolpalol our schools for
another year.
T. If. ' Tm'
and fsm ly moved Tnto the Dr. HJI ho
last week, iod tb A. I'lsyer pr8lwrty is be-
Ing put In hap for Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0.
llcienor. The goods of 8. Markwsll were
liV,?."rhou,u,ful'Prt of tlis wm.
while tlie Kemleinan was hunting a bouse
toiuovlnto.
O. A. SunfoM Affix Va.. .... i.. i.
Montlsy, and slilnpsd for Ht. Helens that
vsiiliiK, .snorted by the dnlt'gties to the
- ""Wf WHTOIItlUII,
Andrew Ksile. our efficient clly insnihal
is the popul t romliiss for cunxtsbleof thlt
prtelnnt. Mo nomlnatlnn ....,i.k. .1...
tun. ... ,..c:r:...r"
A SIoa AnaUil fnfn fn
lll bv a forna nl m.ln.,.. i i..l... ......
v. rin reurnsa eoiiiisny, They are liu-
u, vl,rjr pussant gentlemen.
Will f!ti,i!lnr al.n.,1 I,.. T . n j. i
Esstcm Oregon. Monday evening to secure
team or two of horses for loKitirig work.
He expents to nse thorn nar Uak loInt the
vviwiiig uiuuivr,
WIIITlbblts. employed In sswlngboltsfor
.... v..,,,, vr.i oiiiiki ui company, had
his left arm bsdly larated by a oronsoot
saw Monday evening. 'I he accident will
pui nini 00 amy several days.
John L. Brown Is on his back this week
from a brokt-n leg, caused by a team bitched
to a sled starting unexpectedly and running
the sled over bis lug, JHs is at the Klver
view hotel, as comfortable as could be ox-
The citv AAlinftll hmm nrArA an mAAliinn
supply of water pipe, which is being dipped
In sibsituiN and laid under Judge rjwltxer's
sierviion. tl looks as though we would
soon bsve sn abundant supply of good
t ior isniiiy use sua ore protection.
1. t. Jahnuwi anil talfaUrt 111. tl.i. ana
Howard, a youib of 18, a few days aro to
11 T Liia nananini acitanffSOl Olllnata. Hliw.
ard Is dsvaioiHlic a conaumuttva tanilannv.
nd his parents thought a bigher and per-
uryer tooauuu iuigu oenens mm.
At ths nonullst Drlmsrlns last Frldav.
Harvev Bruwn. James Iniel John Radilick.
Andrew Ksirls. 0. T. Psrrine, and Jsmes
Barr wars selected as dirests to the coon tv
convention. Tney were all on band Mon
day evening to take tbe steamer. It is not
known outakl whether tbey went instructed
to lues or refuse.
It ma ba a little lata to mentlou It. bnt
the following officers were elected at the
school meetings in our vicinity: District
no.s John kiiriur, oirector tor three year;
if ormaa Merrill, director for one vaar: 8.
(X Tlchsnor, clerk. Dintrict No.lA Charles
Ktoe, diriwlor: John Keildiek, clerk. Dis
trict No. IS Itv. 1. 1.amliarvsv. director:
0. W. Barnes, olerk. IHttrict No. SW-W.
J. Zlllmsn, director. DUtrlct No. SS-Nels
B, 11 sod ricksoa. director: Oncar Waisenen.
clerk. District No. 10 W. H. Uolrin,
director; 0. S. Klliott, clerk,
One of the nleasant social Catherines that
bring onr people tvitetber oocanionsily was
held In Oonyer's nail Hatarday evening. A
program expected tor tee evening lauea to
materialise, bat ther were enouch volun.
leer szerctsse to fill In lb evening very
pleasantly. Mr. Btnghsm, 01 Uis engineer
corps, kindly consented to recite. Mrs.
usriow sans;, silts Jennie styers gave a
recitation, Miss Carrie Ticbenor pisyed the
urgan, end later aooooipaniad a song for
Miss Madge Hints. Anais Psrrine recited
also, and a party of young ladles by this
time took courage enough to sing a splendid
chorus, and later followed it by other such
miscellaneous selections as they could
think of. This was a box social, and Win.
Chandler took eherc of tli sale of boxes,
each containing luncu for two persons.
Home of these boxes wers nicety decorated,
and bidding for tbem was quite spirited, 1
Tbls was tba source of revenue tor the
even log, as well as a source of amusement.
After ths sale.tbe lunches were esmpled and
found appetising and elegant. Coffee wa
servsd as a usefulaocessory, and with lunch,
social chat, and more music, the time until
midnight passed only too quickly, and there
was a reluctant dispersing after a very en
joyable evening.
A SERIOUS HANDICAP
Decision Eendered in Circuit
Court at Ilwaco.
It Prohibit tho Oregon Fishermen
Prom Fishing; on the Wash
ington Bldo of tho lUver.
Flthermea living at Astoria and along
tb Columbia OB the Oregon side ar deeply
concerned over a decision recently rendered
by Judg El'lott, in the circuit court at
Soath Bend, Wash.,whicb, If sustained, will
prohibit Oregon fishermen from operattng
on the Washington side ot tb river.
Tb casein which tb objectionable de
cision was rendered was tbat of tbe tat of
Washington against Qos Lldberg, fisher
man In tb employ ot tb Cook cannery.
On day last season, after Lldberg bad cast
bis set on tb Oregon side ot tb river, it
was carried by tb tide somas tbe Un to
tb Washington side. Thereupon Lldberg
was promptly arrested by officer from II
waoo, tried, and fined fifty dollar and oosts.
Aa appeal wa taken to th circuit court,
wber th verdict against Lldberg wa u
talned. '
During th argument of th can before
th circuit court, counsel ferdefeadan toon
tended tbat his client had laid out hi net
on tb Oregon side of the river, and that In
th natural cobras of drifting it had gotten
over to tb Washington side; that Lldberg
mas a cltisen and resident of Oregon, and
as such could not obtain a license to fish in
Washington, at th taw of that state re
quired that a man must reside six months
that before being accorded such a
license, and that tb law of 107 mast be
construed with th law of IBM, which al
lowed cltlsens of othoi states fishing rights.
Any other construction, b argued, would
work an unnecessary hardship.
For th state, it was argued tbat the law
of 17 must be construed by Itself, and tbat
Lidbenc had plainly enough violated its
provisions. Judg Elliott coincided with
the latter view, and amrtnea tn aeoiston
ot ths lower court. '
It Is not likely that tbe case will be allowed
to rst here, however, as Oregon cannery-
men are aroused over the matter, and ar
considering tbe advisability of carrying tba
oau higher, for lb purpos of giving th
Washlnston law a thorough tost, la can
th law is allowed to stand, tbe Oregon fish
men on the Lower Columbia will work In
future under serious disadvantage, as they
will bs liable to arrest every time their nets
happen to drift to the Washington side of
the river, while Washington fisherman may
with impunity cast their nets right against
the Oreson shore without running any rise,
Tk. a.i. hnna nf the Orefron fishermen
seems to be that the legislator will t Its
next session enact sucn rewiiaiuij i.gi.
tion as will at least equalise the situsuon,
even If it doet not aoate tue preiam i.
Weekly Hxonralon In Through. Care
to the Kaac
Another through tourist oar to
t,. k.. an-aamiii ta run out of IfortlaiKl,
una w --(1 - - . ,l
fesvl'g Monday will run through without
chsnirstoKsnaa City, and Ohic.go, ever
the 0.X A N Oreion Short l.Tne, Klo
Orsnde Western, Denver Klo Ursr.de,
Missouri PaciUo and Chicago Alton.
f 7t bss Just been arranged for, and
the one previously scbclaled f..r Monday
1 " l-.E -i,.m.,;i tn Thursdav. It runs
ivinx four escu w, mranw m -
OrrouS to St. Louis, vl the Missouri Vtr
oJft"ff. The oar leaving Portland Tues
day go through to Boston, and is pro
SotaS Ibr th ChlcW,Kock Wan A
PaOiOO. WOdlieMHy s lar nu '"-tf -y
t VnM nitv. end Ht. Louis, over th Bur
Hnston. Al special through cars are
reaving a gratilving pstrons. Consult
ORAM, agent before buying tickeU to
th Katt.
OUR F0RTIFICATI0II3
Tlie Columbia Kiver in Gate
from Invasion.
five Deadly Cannon Guarding tbe
Month of the Colombia nc
soaraborough Head.
Th Columbia river section 1 saf from
an enemy. Five deadly cannon of the
most modern make gleam from behind solid
fortification at Bcarborough head, Fort
Wadsworth, and guard tbe entlr entrance
to the Columbia. One shot from a single
gun fairly aimed would sink th biggest
battle-ship afloat. 8teel was never yet made
that would withstand tbe terrible Impact of
on of thoss guns, aad Iron would be rent
asunder by tbelr velocity like the flimsiest
paper. They revolve on carriages in every
direction, disappear while loading, and will
hurl a 300-pound shell through th air at
the rat of 10 shot In every 18 minutes.
Each gun alon weighs SO tons, and can b
manipulated witb electricity by one man.
Wber th big blue waves of the Paciae
com rolling In with a surge and a roar, t
meet th murmuring waters of tbe mighty
Columbia, I the spot chosen by Uncle Bam
to plant bis banner. Fort Wadswortb Is
on the norths elds of the river, Hanked
by a high bluff, nearly opposite Fort 8tv-
en. Thee two fort completely lock the
river with Its treasures of green-vardured
lilts and papulous village and cities past
which It flows, against th most formidable
and dangeroae enemy. Iven though wars
ar raging, w can rest secure In .the
thought tbat Uncle Sam's war dogs arc
keeping Vigilant Watch, and will let nooe
approach to blow our homes Into atoms.
From tba decks ot passing ships the fort
wher the new gun ar 1 tb most Inno
cent-looking plao In the world. No Indi
cation of the deadly destructive agsnts
lurking inside Is seen from without. Only
a harmless-looking mound of earth. Not
a sign of tb gun is seen. Tbey ar sleep
ing securely behind their eroaeakmcnt. But
at a minute's warning tbey could leip into
life. A simple movement of a lever would
cause their shining barrels to gleam over
th top and belch forth living fir with an
angry roar tbat would hak th earth un
derneath. Doomed indeed would be th
vessel to receive their charge. Th so ream
ing missll would dash through Iron, steel,
and wood, Aad leave a gap through which
tb waters could rush In unobstructed.
The cannons ar what Is known a tbe
6-lnch gun. Tbey ar mounted on luitabl
carriages and stand on revolving; basic
which Is sunk several feet in a strong con
crete bed. Kacb on of tb gun mounted
on Its carriage, without any aoccesoriee,
weighs nearly 20 tons. They can b fired
in any direction. Tb elevating, traversing.
and sinking of tbe gun. Is accomplished by
means of electrical devises. For this por
posaon tlie platform at the left of each
gun are two levers aud a wheel, which con
trol tbe movements Tnd firing of th gun.
On man can easily handle each gun by
the aids. Smokeless powder or dynamite
can be used for firing purposes. They are
of the rapid-firing order, and will send 10
SOO-pound shells every 16 minutes. Ibeir
rang Is from 8 to 10 miles. .
Dy tbls It will b seen that th now ar
senal can safely guard the Columbia river.
A powerful electric searchlight will answer
tn Dm nighttime to make the river light as
day. AS a furtbei precaution, ther la ma
terial at band to plant tbe river witb mines.
Captain Flsk, ot the United States engi
neering department, in tbe Oregonian build
ing, was seen by a reporter aad askad for a
few particulars.
"Pardon ma," replied thecsptain, polite
ly, but firmly. "Wa have strict order not
to giv out for publication anything about
fortification, and It is orders In eeooro with
my own opinions, as I believe the effective
ness of fortlfiying is to keep the knowledge
beyond the reach of a possible enemy."
Major Clem was seen, but also declined
to give any Information about tbe new guns.
Other officer were hunted op, and each
and every on, while vry polite about it,
absolutely refused to give anything pertain
ing to the guns. This fact shows that tbe
government bis become very strict about
the secrets of Its fortlfloaUous.
Th view from Fort Wsdsworth u cb-
11m. On a clear day sheet of bio sea
stretches away to the horixon.and th wave
leu close at band sparkl and flash like
brilliant gem. On a stormy day th soene
1 grander sUII. The dark, frowning skies
and great waves, topped witb foam racing
befor a gale, present an exciting scene.
VERMONIA Ci MEANINGS.
The fine weather this week la quite con
trast to that of last week.
V. L. Wilson raid the county seat a visit
on tbe first of the week.
Parties eominc over the mountain report
several inches of snow Tuesdsy,
Then was a social dance at Pittsburg on
tb evening of ot. Patrick's Day.
ftnnntable Pearson and wife wer prom
enading our streets Wednesdsy.
KVank Wilson left Wednesday for Marsh
land and vicinity in quest owork.
Mr. Fllnar. of Upper Beaver, wa doing
soma trading tn our town oaiuruay.
Martin Davlaoa Is tn Washfnitoa counts
locating a colony, so w are informed.
Thnmas Brink. Ir.. was doing constable
work Wednesday for justice ouannanau.
Win Mallinrer oame over from Houiton
Tuesday after his lather's late stage tsam.
nia.a Malllarar. who has been vlsitinc in
tbls vicinity, returned to Houiton Monday.
Don't forget tbe republican primary on
the 2nd day of April, I808. Come one, come
all.
pf T. V.. nw returned home from a
abort sojourn on toe eanuain on tue 10m
Inst. .
Mrs. Wm. Kerr, w are glsd to say. Is
able to perform ber duties a housewife
again,
lEdhnlni and Charles Peterson made
final proof before County Clerk Weed on
Tuesday.
T...,lo Shannahan was in this cltv last
Wednesday, the first tiiu since b had bis
mishap. ,
Mai Tnhnson. who, resides on Crooked
creek, was strolling the streets ot our city
Saturday,
ik..iaa Armatrnn and famltv visited the
family of Saul Bhciay last Tuesday and
Weaueiuay. ;
o fai-mara. who have turned out their
stock, will be compelled to begin feeding
again, w tear.
fVtnatihla Pearson and J. H. Bolman, of
Pittsburg, attended th populist primary
held here Saturday.
Wa am Informed that Wm. Kerr's houne
oaiiRbt tire last week, but iortunately no
great damage was uune.
Hans Chriaiisuson returned home last
week from the railroad, where he hu been
mployeti uie past moaio
Our ponuli't friends held their primary
In this city Saturday, and alter casting a
1 great many ballots and causing the tollers a
great deal of unneceitsary work, they de
emed 10 seiiii sfteenrs, ifjuirers, ruiuunii
lariii)ir. Mitchell. Turk, ho.nwmuo. A. Hi,
Esrly. Bolliuaii, W. Wood, aud J. Adums
tii itm cm.en''n.
Our dramatic company bsve retired until
winter comes aaiii, or just before election,
two years from now ; who knows 1
Widow Mills, who has been acting as
nurse for her son lit Joe Vsnbtaricom'sresi
drnce, bas moved ber eiincte to the oier
hotel.
Mr. 8. B. Rose Is kept quite busy running
an ambulance wagon between Vernonla
and th county seat conveying th sick aud
sillioled.
Joe Everett, who bas been working In
Hiillsboro, WashliiKtoa county, for some
time past, has returned to bis Uooer liook
crook home for a few days.
Messrs. Rumrusr and Ksrr wer attend
ing the primary and tukiug in tfiie stubta
Uaturday. They say everything is lovely
nd the goose bangs high at Pituburg.
Our worths oostmsstor. Carrol McNutt.
has erected, for his own convenience and
comfort, a short telephone line between the
front door of his olUce and bissittiiig-room.
Mrs. T. 3. Brink had a very narrow as-
cape from a very serious accident Wednes
day while she was on ber way to this place.
Mho was rilling along the bauk of the river
wnen ner nnrse lost its iiwimg auu leu urtr
the bank, carrying its rider with it. Tbe
hurae railed into the river, but fortunstsiv
tor Mrs. Xriuk she ran foul of a tree in her
downward progress. No damage was done,
but a good lesson learned.
BACHUIOtt FLATS.
8. Sslser was bs St. Helens Monday.
Charles Clark was In Warren Monday.
M r. Shoemaker, of Oobls. was iu ths Flats
a few days ago.
K. F. Kidiey was a Scappoose visitor on
Bunoay.
F. Webber Is splitting wood for Orswell,
for a change.
E. E. Quick, of St. Helens, was to his
ranch Buuday.
LeSaron Crouse, of Yankton, was the
guest of Van Kariy eundsy.
Thus. Orewell is bavin several hundred
cords of wood cut on Mr. Millard' place.
K. V. Ridley has rented th Pep place
this year. He is planting th cultivated
laud in spuds and corn.
Gus Heeeie, It Is reported .cut I2Seords of
wood cut this winter: Sard fiulser has 2U0:
other have smaller auiouuta.
Mr. James Brown and wife. of Wasboosel,
Wash., have beea spending a tew days witb
Mrs. Drown s parents, ssr. ana Mrs, a. t.
Pope.
A brother of Mrs. S. Miser arrived En the
Flats rlaturdav from the Urasaboober stale.
He dkea tbe looks of this country well for
what ue has seen.
Y ALLEY KEWB XTKMS.
Wm. Miller Is on th sick list.
School starts on th first Monday In April
next..
Two inches ot snow fell her on Sunday
night.
Mr. Marshall Is working at hi trad In
Portland.
Wm. Oroncher found himself on his ranch
last week again.
J. Duoont is clear! cx more land: Miller
fa) digging slumps.
N. J. Dopont started for smeltfisblng last
Sunday afternoon.
Leo Dopont, after a fw days' sickness
with a lame back, went to hi work again
on Monday.
J. h lev ha sowed hi oats and peas, and
everybody else are in a hurry getting in
weir spring crop.
PREPARING FOR WAR
President Will Intervene to
Stop the Cuban War.
The Report of the Coart of Inquiry
tn tbe Main Diameter- 1 Ex
pected Today.
WaBHImotov, March S3. Th feel
ing wan universal in official circle to
day that th culmination ot the Span
ish crisia wa Dour at hand. With the
report of th Maine court of inquiry
only littles while off, with the While
Uouao the center of long- aad earoeet
conference beiweou tho president aud
party leader of oongre and with ex
ceptional activity toward emergency
preparation in th war and navy de
partments, ther wa an abundance of
evidence that definite result regarding
th Maine disaster and the Cuban
question in goral wer about t be
reached. Among the piwstdeut'i call
r were Senator Cockrell, Turpi,
and Foraker; General Daniel Sickles,
ex-mi nioter to Madrid, and Kepreseota
tiva Smith, of Michigan, who ha re
cently returned from a trip to Cuba.
Tbe call of Senator Cockrell and
Turpi was regarded a particularly
ignifioant, aa they are representative
democrat in the senate, and their
viiil followed that of Senator' Oormao
yalrday. It wa generally understood
tbat in the present emergency, the
president desire patriotio unity with
out reference to party.
Secretaries Long and Alger also con
ferred with the president.
There has been no change In th
plan of aending the Maine report to
oongreea early next week, probably
Monday, accompanied by a niMsag
from the president. It i definitely
settled, however, that the measag and
papers accompanying it will relate ex
clusively to the Maine disaster. It will
not take) in th fearful condition of
affair in Cuba, a thown by- the re
port by United State consuls, they
being; reserved for a subsequent mes
sage to congress.
- Wlsat Dr. A. E. Suiter Self. '
Burraio, N. Y. Gents: From my per
sonal knowledge, gained in observing tbe
effect of your Shiloh's Cure tn oases of ad
vanced Consumption, I am prepared to say
it is tbe most remarkable Remedy that has
ever been brought to my attention. It has
certainly save, many from Consumption.
Sold by Dr. Hdwin Ross.
Royal SBafesa the tee pare,
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F0P0LIST8 COIIYEIIE
T f .., T
XI lUU-UUitA? J. IU V
Of
Ticket.
Democrat Convene and Fill the Va
cant Placeaw-Itotificaelon In
the Evening.
Tb populists and democrat of Columbia
county bare met tn convention, did their
work and adjourned, Th result of the de
liberations of th two conventions wa the
effecting of a complete fusion, or nnion, as
it is called. A Joint ratification meeting
was held in the courthouse in tbe evening,
and tbe joint ticket wss ratified and the fol
lowing platform adopted:
"1st. For th IntistUe and referendum
systuia of law making in it optional form
and the submission by Congrats oi all im
portant national questions fur an advisory
vote of the people, until soch time as
the National Corislitutiun shall bsve been
emended so as ta provide fur direct legisla
tion." "2nd. For the imleTwndent free coinage
of both gold and silver at th 16 to 1 ratio."
'art For the abolition ot all private and
corporate hanks of Issue and for the issue
of all money by the general government
alone, all money so ienued to be full legal
tender for ail ochre, public and private."
The populist convention was called to
order by W, A. Wood, chairman of the
central committee. D. M. Kwing wss
elected temporary chatrmao, U.T. Orewell,
secretary, Slid R. H. Mitchell assistant seo
retsry. The following committee were then ap
pointed: On order of business Q. A. Sanford, B.
Rogers and W. A, Young.
On credentials W. H. Kyeer, G. L. Fer
ine and W. J. Fullerton.
On platform -W. A. Wood. W. F. Tiro
mons and K. 0. Darling.
Adjournment was ibsn had tor commit'
tee reports. Reassembled the credentials
committee reported 95 delegates entitled to
seats in the convention.
We have been onabl to get tb report of
tbe committee on platans.
W A Wood was elected permanent chair
man and H.T. Grewsll permanent secre
tary. A report of tb precinct delegate as to
fusion was beard. In nearly every instance
tbe movement was favored.
A committee consisting of W. F. Tira-
mona.U. i,. Ferine aad W. 11. Jtyser was
appointed to confer with tbe democrats
aad effect a fusion. Tbe final result being
tbat ths democrats were allowed to name
tbeeWik, treasurer aad surveyor.
Tbe convention then proceeded to name
following ticket:
Representative W. J. Fullerton. of War
ren.
BberiffJ. H. Rice, present sheriff.
Assessor H. Mealton, of Mist.
Commissioner J. F. West, of Scappoose.
School Superintendent W. A. Wood, of
Rainier.
Coroner II. F. Morton.
G. L. Perine wa elected chairman of the
county central committee.
Tbe following persons were elected dele
gates to tbe stale convention :
W. A. Wood, G. L. Perine, W. F. Tim-
mons, Ralph Rogers and J. F. West.
At the primaries last Saturday at Houi
ton, Abraham Crouse was nominated for
justice ot the peace, sad J, F. lieckertfor
constable. . ' ' ' ' ' . .
Irexnoeratto Deliberation.
The democratic convention wa called at
10 o'clock in th forenoon and organisation
effected by electing W. B, Dillard, chair
man, and Harry Hendersoa secretary.
Adjournment wa then taken until 1:30 p.
m.
A conference committee composed of W.
F. Slaughter, Thoa. Cooper and Joseph
Vanhlarioom was appointed, however, be
fore tb meeting ad journed.
Committee reported that populists were
willing to concede clerk and treasurer.
This reoort was not accepted and commit
tee instructed to ask more offices. Tbe sur
veyor was finally conceded to the democrats
when th convention proceeded to nomi
nate following ticket:
Clerk Harry Henderson, of Mayger.
Treasurer W. B. Dillard, of St, Helens.
Surveyor Edwin Merrill, of Deer Island.
A. N. Clark was nominated for justice of
the peace, and John Scott for constable.
W. F. Slaughter, Thomas Cooper and
Wm. Fluhrer war elected delegates to the
state convention.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
L Orrtca at OaaooH Cn-v. Oa..
March 1"!D. MM.
VfOTICS IS HEREBY OIVISN TiiAT THE
i V tohowlne-named settler hrnts filed notice ot
hl Intention to make fjual oroof in snntKtrtof
hi elaLin. anft that aaid proof will be made be
fore the Reiciter and Keeelrer at Oregon City,
Oregon, en Kay 2nd, lwis, ris:
EMEBY BIUXNJSLL,
Homestead Entry, No. 10,M7. for the eastK of
northeast 44, aud north hi ot southeast 01 sec
tion 2. towusnip 0 nortu, raaKe 0 west,
tie names the following wltneaneR to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, vis: William L. Brown, Frederick
H. Aieiiftteot. or Apiary, uregou, twis r. ttan
ier, of huoHon, Oregon, aad James 1. Butls.of
Apiary, Oregon.
uin&uis CHA8. B. MOORE8, Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Lamb Omca at Obsooh Citt, Ob.,
febmsrv 1D.18M.
VfOTlrB IS KFRKBY OIVKN THAT THE
1 V ftillowiiir-tiamel settler hae tiled notice of
bis Intention to malte Rml prot,f in supiwirt of
CIS Claim, ana mat smn prooi wtit oe mtute oe
Inre the CoantT t;lra oi Columbia Couutv at
Ht. Helens, Oreiron, on April ami, MK3, vis:
OOTCKED BKROEftBEN,
Homeetead Kntrr No. H785. lor the southwest M.
Of Asotlon 38, towiinhlp 4 north, raue t weitt.
lie names the following wltneatMiH to pmvehls
continuous residence uimu snd cultivation of
Mild laud, Tli: John Mnmii, 1. r. Hlieeier, ana
Herman Douma, of Veraouia, Oregun, and J. K.
Thomas, oi Buxton, Oregon.
(SIAal L1US. B. MOOBKil, &oister.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Lahd Omca at Obbooh Citt, Ob.,
rebrusjT 18. IS9S.
NOTICE IS HESKBY OIVKN 1 H.tT TUB
fallowlng-named settler has filed notice of
his Intention to mske tiual proofin snpitort of
hits GlHlm, aud that oaiil proot will be maiio be
fore tlm l!ountv Clerk of Columbia County at
lit. Helena, Orea'on, on April 2iu. in vis;
FRED1S&1CK W. FLtHHEK,
BnmeMead Entrv No. MOO, for the eabt H of
northveat H and east ij o soiitliwwt )oi sec
tlon tfl, township S orth, ranite 4 west
He name the following wiMiweft to ttrivrehtB
enotlnuono reslde'iae tiixin and etiliivtitjitn of
said land, vu: Oliver V1ljw11, Jamee Hill, Wil
l:ttni M(!loiild( a, id N. B. Pctcnti, ail of Mutt,
Orettou. tZml CHAS, B. MUOKbS, Ri'isser.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Omc at Obsoon Citt. Or.,
February Sth, lftt.
NOTIOl! T3 HfJRKBY OIVKN tH.iT 'i si Ft
toilowiitff.nntned settlor hri? filed notice of
j hid Intention to matte final proof in mimvort of
1 bin elitiiii, and thnk proof wilt bo mnde bo
fore lle Motility t'lcrk 01 t'oinnihfa t'ounvy, at
ht fiulens, Ureaou, oa Maroh i.i, liij, yit;
! FKANC18 M. lAKKi:it,
Homeetii1 Kntry No. for this eait 1 of
ermtruvttst 4, and wt 1$ of smitheimt t m aec
tlon tiwwhip 8 nortli, ntiiftt, 4 w.:t.
tte OHiiK'H tbe foUowmti wittichw'B tn (rovs
hut eon' itatoua real'lunee unon, and cultivation
of aaul tan). Tli: S. A. W liitansoo, tiwtwe H.
I'ffti'in. .l-itMi V'ilnieom atm O. ll. o,ji,..i.oul
il of i msinutr, '-ft.
uimJb ciiJi-i. B. VijottSt, Roister.
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j
A'tt CctiUePreoaralionJofAs-
Ur UieSiiuaiss aruUioMi'cls of
tms avincsiXoctains ficlfficf
tronan.rt'orpuinf) cor riocal.
I.'OT HA3LC OTIC.
aWlallr-a
4we JaMt -
r , ,.W Jkviaa
AptafcttEetnedy forCoMflpa
tion, Sour tarttach,Dujnt.oea,
vVbnnsjCtmvtdsions.revwishi'
ms ml Loss or SUB
TocStnilk Signature of
NEW "YT5T7T?.
HARRIS' CASH GROCERY?
KeetM alsrars on hand all kinds tt
staple And fancv groceries and
ovoviflfon. farm orodtttv), Ironical
For Your
'ttitt douie.tio trults in seaflon, riue
tMianit ecitlee. tobacco and cigars.
A Hue line of eoutectumery ajo til
auKic, aau various
CORNER COWLITZ AND MAIN
ST. HELENS
Ill If in?! ff Prpch fWeTite-
ntl rtlaitia III 1 1 ditt itiwtAiO,
MeU by Wholesale
At Special Rates.;
MAIN STIlffKlT. :
najfi sBrsjfragaajarsa-r
ST. HELENS
Dr. EDWIN ROSS, Proprietor.
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Patent Medicines, Fancy Toilet Articles.
PERFUMES AND FANCY STATION KRV.
Prescriptions...
Carefully and Accur
ately CoiQpounded-,
DAY OR NIGHT.
Cigars
HUM!
COLUMBIA COUNTY LANDS
....For Sals By....
One hundred snd twenty seres. 1H miles
from county seat; 40 acres la cultivation; 1
mil. from Bchoolhouiw; on Columbia river,
price Sd Uu Dr aute.
Timber claim; 80 acres; ertlmsted at 4.000,
000 feet of timber; aoessatlo to loggiug
stroaiu ; prloe SwJO UU.
Tiraherelaloi; lSOaeres; over 8,000.000 feet;
price ItiOS 00. :
Onehnndred and twenty acres; eood or
chard; HI afreti miod swale land; alllaiid i
level; t mile from scUoolhottAe.; mile
from r&tiroad station ; 1 ml ,a from tidewater;
good clianee tor oordwood.
COLE &
Main Street,
G.To
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i''l.f'(' -T V .JS'Pimwnr owit, -is- AM. CA-Rtt
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VRAPPER
OF ETESl
BOTTIiB OJP 1
p- s r- 7 f f"t
Cssterla is yet if la es-l VstUs t,1y. U
Is as sbU ia ft ilit. Bea't allow te sJ
yea ssytiJitj slw tH p? or pssciiis ftst tt
is "jast as gtmi" ni "will tr s-rery jrs. ,
?m. ur Bes tbtt Tea got a-Xi.
Groceries..
o uier speciattiiss.
STREET. ST. HELENS, OP.. J
MEAT MARKET
Pnwe pirt 94 IbH
l.u.af Lttvuii l..,l !.
James li. Sheldon,
8X. HELENS, OREGON.
PHiiRfflAGY
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Complete Line of...
.Drafts'
kfuutaaivJ
School Books.
and.... School Supplies
.1 &
Ten acres on Miltoo creek, ( mile fmm
school: d-roota honse, barn, cithoosee, etc.;
BtoaU erciiard; Sacrea iu eulttvatton; price
110 HO.
One bnndrd snd twenty acres of timber
land iu to 4 u, r i west; prioe (wu .
8tx hundred and forty seres of timber
lasd tp i n, 1 3 weat; price (2 (: per acre.
f?lehty acre, 3!s miles frtm county sttt;
all level and tttauer slashed; mile ftrntx
schooIbtiiiA; on comity rol; will elt in 10
or aiV... re t-its: price s Hi yo per ae; part
cah aud baia.;e out ttmtt.
QUICK,
5t. . Helens, Oregon
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