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1 -i. V1 JUDGE THOS. f. RYAN Candidate for Republican Nomination for State Treasurer In an interview Judge Ryan says: "Being neither president, cashier or stock holder in any bank or agent nor employee of any money loaning institution ! pledge myself to use and guard the funds of the State in a strict conformity to the laws of Clul. i.r.i fcr ths ir"- ' ll of the people and not discriminate in favor of any institution or person. As a man of the people, independent of any clique, faction or corporation, I request the sup port of all Republicans in securi.-.g this nomination, and if elected I promise to perform every duty required of the State . Treasurer in an efficient and economical manner." FRANK W.BENSON Mr. Benson was born in Santa Clara County, California, in 1 858, and came to this state in 1864. While a resident of Portland he was a pupil at the old Cen tral High School. Hie father, H. C. Benson, 0. D., was for four years editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate. In 1880. Mr. Beiso.i injved to Roseburg, for eight years he served in the County Clerk's office, first as deputy and then as clerk. He left ofikial life with a clean record, and Ms s nee been engaged in the practice of law. Mr. Benson is by experience wall qualified for the office to which he aspires, and there is little question that, if e'eoLsd. he w,ll give the state a clean, economical and efficient admin'stratijn of tie LifTice of Secretary of Stale. . V. r LOT I. KAMI FOR SECRETARY OF STATE To the voters of Eastern Oregon I am candidate for the Republican nomination for secretary of state before the primaries April SO. 1 was born in Polk County in 1866 and have had twenty-three years experience which being of a clerical nature, makes me familiar with the work required in the position to which 1 aspire. Any assis tance which you can extend to me in this matter will be fully appreciated and gratefully received. Lot L Pearci. Salem, Ore., March 1, 1906. , Xr-4 WALTER M. PIERd Democratic Cindidate for Nomination for Joint Smator for Union. Uma tilla and Morrow countiet In my caraer as senator from 22nd Die. I found Union county paying a larger share of tne state taxes than tna county ; should pay. owir.g to the annexation of tne pan nana. a to daker county. 1 was chiefly instrumental in securing the en actment of the law changing Union county's share of the state tax. makirg a difference of about $4,000 annally. I also secu r.d by special bil , an abate ment of the state tax of Union county, of $4,000. I was the author of the bill, and se cured its enactment after a most stren uous fight, continuing the present tabie apportioning the state tax among the several counties until 1910. The or iginal law passed in in the session of 1901, providing for the division of state taxes among the several counties ac cording to the expenses incurrred in the maintaince of the counties, would have gone into operation in 1 90S. This was the most unjust law for counties like Union where it costs more to maintain the county than it does in thickly settled counties like Marion and Multnoman. 1 Multonomah at present pays 21 of the state tax. Under the bill of 1901. Multnomah would scarcely pay 20, as neariy all of her roads and streets are paid for by the city and many of h-.r criminals are tried in city courts. This law will come on for adjustment during the term of tie senator to be elected next June. I think I could have more influence in protecting Union county s interests and in seeing that the county did not pay an undue share of state tax than my opponent. 1 w:s t e . thor of the S6. 00 pjreapita public school tax which repealed the old five mill school tax and provided money for the education of our children. I re gard this as the most important service that I performed during my term as senator. I defeated the attempt to call a con stitutional convention during the session of 1906. Under the proposed constitu tional convention, had the bill passed, one third of the membership would have been appointed members, and the people would only have been allowed to elect two thirds. The whole object of this bill was to kill the initiative and referen dum and direct primary end local option law. 1 believe in the honest trial of all laws enacted by the people. I believe the re ducible school fund ought to be increased by the inheritance tax. I introduced more bills during the last session than any other member of either I house, end more bills Introduced by my- !" heame laws, than by any other memDer, 1 aont Know mat this is a matter to be proud of, but the argument is often made that a minority member has little influence, as legislation can only be obtained through the dominant party. That statement is not true, I am.an earnest advocate of the election of United States senator by direct vote of the people. I am in favor of a ac clamation law in this state that will en able the owners of overflowed land in the Grande Ronde valley to for an or ganization similar to the irrigation dis trict with power of taxation and gives to said district the power to drain the Granda Valley of all flood watsrs, letting the lands effected by the over flow pay the expenses. This could be done at a cost not to exceed SJ.OOperac're on lands effected by the over flow of the Grande Ronde river. If I am returned to the senate this measure will be one of the first that I will introduce. Its enact ment would add material to the wealth and prosperity of this valley. 1 shall favor an amendment of the ir rigation law that will make it easier for rrigatlon companies to build reservoirs and transmit the waters down the chan nels of the rivers to places wheTe they can be used for irrigation. If a proper reclamation irrigation law is enacted at the next session cf the Oregon Legisla ture, Union county will have 60,000 in less than ten years. La Grande being a city of 1 0.000 people. If I am nominated and elected, I will during my term of office, vote and work: HIS PLATFORM 1 .To increase the efficiency of the public schools, especially by increasing Inheritance Tax and transferring revenue therefrom into the Irriducible School Fund. 2. To secure an honest trial of all laws enacted by the people. 5. To enact laws that will bring about the building of better roads. 4. To ammend the irrigation laws, so that the greatest facilities may be given for the reclamation of arid lands. 6. For a state examiner to examine the accounts of state and county officials and private banks. 6. To secure enactment of laws tax ing franchises, and property now escap ing taxation. IMPORTANT MEETING The committee and all interested in the Woman Suffrage movement are requested to meet at H. A. Watson's office (over J. M. Berry's store) Moniay. March 26, at 8 o'clock, p. m. By order of chairman. Mrs. A. M. Paul. 1 mm JUDGE ROBERT EAKIi Our next member of the supreme court. Judge Eakin's well knowi qualifications are so generally known throughout the state that up to the present time he has met with no opposition for the nomination SCOTT Z. HENDERSON Wallowa County's Candidate for District Attorney Scott Z. Henderson had no photograph to furnish for this write-up. and after taking counsel with himself, concluded to take no chances of having any difficulty with an artist as he knows he is not as handsome as the other candidates, and would blame the photographer if the picture did not compare favorably with those of the other aspirants, although the fault is in the appearance of Henderson's physiognomy. t may as well state now. that I, Scott Z. Henderson, am the author and finisher of this advertisement, as I want it under stood that I am not paying anyone for saying nice things about me. nor am I saying nice things about myself and pay ing to have it appear that some one else is the author thereof. ' If a man tooteth not his own horn, verily it shall not be tooted." I much prefer to have favorable comments made about me by my friends (and we all have a few), who do so because they endorse my candidacy and not for any benefit they might rece.ve or expect to receive, save from the service they expect me to render the pubiic. if I should be the choice for the office to which I aspire. Like all other good candidates. I ! announce myself at the earnsst and very urgent solicitation of my friends in gen eral, and myself in particular. I do not know what the people think (however 1 expect to learn), but I think I am the only man for the place. As has been said by others. "I will abide by the decision of the people." perhaps not from choice, but because I cannot help myself. I feel per fectly confident that I can give the office an honest and efficient administration in all its departments, and will do so if elected. If any one knows how I can make the people believe as I do about this business, please let me hear from you, as that is what is bothering me. Now I think I am the very best man and the only logical candidate, and if you don't believe it, just ask me. If any one asks you how you know I am the best lawyer and the best man, and how you know I outshine all the others, just tell them you can prove it by me; I do not think of any one else I could refer you to. If you want to know anything about me. just ask me, for I know more about myself than any one else, although before the election is over. I may learn more than I know now, or have ever known or want to know in that respect Now as to the merits of my claim to the office of District Attorney, from a political standpoint, I view the situation about as follows: I have just a much right to it as anyone, to start in with; that puts us on an equal footing so far. Union county now has and will have the Circuit Judge located within ite borders and the office is filled, and will be filled, by a resident of that county; Wallowa County does not ask for that office; we concede that to Union County. This being true, is it fair or equitable, that Union 'A . --. and his election is eonceeded. For the first time sjnee a regu'ar supreme court has been established Eastern Oregon will be represented and judge Eakin is just the man for the place. county should fill the office of district attorney also with one of her residents? Have not the voters of Wallowa county some claims and some rghts? If they give and are willing to give Union county the "big end" of every proposition, is it asking more than justice to claim the "small end?" I am convinced, from a careful consideration and investigation, that Wailowa ciuity voters believe this county is entitled to soms consideration, and they do not think the voters of Union county will disagree with them on that point. As far as I am aware, I am the only candidats from this county, and it his never been intimated that there might be another republican candidate. I have the assurance of the support and backing of not only the very great majority of Rapublicans, but a very large number of Democrats in this county. While, therefore I am offering myself as a "sacrifice upon the altar of patriotism," I am. nevertheless, very much in earnest and feel confident 1 will finish the race somewhere among the leaders, in fact I expect to come home a few lengthsahead, or I would not be out. It is true I am a young man, twenty eight years of age. I was admitted to practice law in this state four years ago and my experience since then has been limited to Union and Wallowa counties. with tne exception of eight months, when I was in the office of the United States Marshal, in Portland, as a deputy. I practiced law in ua Grande for a short time but returned to Wallowa county where I was better known and because I felt tnat there were better opportunities for me here at that time. I came to this county twelve years ago and have been a resident of this district since that time, with the possible exception of four years which I spent in the law offices of J. J. & U. Tunmcliff. in Galesburg, Illinois, the home of my parents. I was deputy pro secutor during the time Mr. Leroy Lomax was district attorney of this district, but the legislature took him away and the governor, being a good Democrat, dis pensed with my valuable services. If I can make the people believe ! am the man for the place and they select me as their official, I will maintain an office in Union county as well as in my own county and the affairs of both counties will be given my personal attention. It is not far from here to the seat of govern ment in Union county; twenty-four hours will cover the distance anytime, and dis tance is measured by the time it takes to go from one place to another. There need be no fears that the business of either county will not be well taken care of. for. wherever there is public business to be transacted, there is where I will be. When it is necessary for State business to be transacted in both counties at the same time. I will see to it that a compe tent man represents the state in one place while I look after that which is the more important. Thanking you for your patience, if you have taken the trouble to read this I await your action on April 20th., and solicit your consideration on that date. Scott Z. Hixdersok f. S. IYANH0E. Candidate for Republican nomination for District Attorney CANDIDATE FOR THE T0 COUNTIES Col. F. S. Ivanhoe. the subject of this sketch is a candidate for the republican r.crr.iration for District Attorney for Union and Wallowa count es. The Colo nel mas born, grew up and was educated in the state of Virginia. Wnan less than twenty years old. he came west, where he has lived ever since. Soon after his marriage in 1387. he came to Wallowa county, then just organized, where he lived and practiced his profession for ten years, and where he has practiced ever since, although for the pest nine years he also practiced in Union county, and he is undoubtedly the best known man in the two counties seeking tie nomination fo any office on any ticket. At every term of court in either county he is found con ducting important cases and criminal de fenses. Personally he is temporate to the point of total abstainance. never having taken a drink of an intoxicant in his life and does not use tobacco in any form. He belongs to no church, although his people are strict Scotch Presbyterians, and his early teachings along relig.ous lines make mm a, i'iik ume,or is the " only in all churches, but a man who tries to tolerantly live up to a correct standard of life, from either the religious, social or political stand-point. For the past six years he has bean a member of the school board in La Grande, where, during his time, he has stood for thoroughness in work and results, and has guarded with uncommon fidelity the interests of the patrons, pupils and tax-payers. For the past four years he has been the referee in bankruptcy for this entire section, and but one appeal has been taken from any decision he has ever made. The last of ficial act of the late Judge Bellinger af firmed his decision, which paid over $3,- 000.00 to deserving labor. As Citv At torney for La Grande for the past year, he has conducted all ite- legal affairs successfully, securing a decree in favor of the city in the injunction proceedings Brought aeainst it. involving its rioht open a closed portion of a street The case is now pending in the Supreme Court, where he confidently expects to win again. Mr. Ivanhoe has been very successful in his Supreme Court Dractica. and equally so in his local cases. While no attorney can win all his cases, it is only stating the truth when it is said that Mr. Ivanhoe did not lose a sincle iurv trial at the present term of the Circuit Court of this county, one of the longest in its history, and where he conducted the defense in two of the most important criminal cases on the docket, known as "the drug store cases." In short, his ability, fairness, fearlessness and profes sional integrity is not only of the first order, but stands unquestioned. He is known throughout the district as being better fitted by past experience and training, than any other candidate in the field, for the performance of all the duties of the office he seeks. In politics, ha has always been an unqualified, but not a factional republican. The only active part he has ever taken in politics. w his efforts to reconcile factions in his own party, during the past few years. He feels this consumation is about accom plished. No active opposition to the nomination of Mr. Ivanhoe will come from what is known as the rank and file of th republican party, as he has uniformly ad- vocaiea tne principles of the primary law. He has always insisted upon the best men being placed upon the ticket and believes that when, under the primary law, the people themselves make th.i. choice, we will have better public service ail along the line. Colonel Iv.nhn. stands for the highest order of ability; faithful and competent public service economy and impartiality in the admini.' tration of all law, and if nominated will be elected, and this and Wallowa counties will have the most canabla Di.trir a torney in their history, His plain and unassuming address makes it , all to approach him. He extends the same courteous treatment to all. and he stands on the same familiar footing and independence with all classes of people. It pcurs the oil of life into your system It warms you up and starts the life blood circulating. That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain does IS cents. Tea or Tablets. Nivlin Druo CO. AMOINCEMENT Desire nomination on Republican J ticket for re-nomination. j JOHN E. HOUGH t Justice of the Peace ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF SOUTH LA GRANDE DISTRICT I hereby announce myself as Candidate for the Republican nom ination for Justice of the Peace, subject to the primary nominating election to be held April 20th. Wm. Grant. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for the office of County Judge on the Republican Ticket subject to the will of the Republican Electors, at the primar ies to be held April 20th. 1906. Wm. B. Sargent. ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF UNION COUNTY I hereby announce myself as Can didate for the Republican nomination for Representative for Union county subject to the primary nominating election to be held April 20th. S. R. Haworth. s ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF UNION COUNTY I hereby announce myself as Candidate for the Republican nom ination for County Judge, subject to the primary nominating election to be held April 20th. J. C. Henry. 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