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ec:k:s city cuakd EUPKNEClTT.ORF.aOK. BATURUAY. MAY 1. l0. Democratic Slate Ticket. For CongresH, JOHN WIIITEAKER, Of Lane. For Presidential Electors, J. K. WEATHERFORD, of Linn, T. 0. OWEN, of Coos, J. 0. FULTON, of Wasco. For Supreme Judges, J. K. KELLY, of Multnomah, P. P. PRIM, of Jackson, JOHN BURNETT, of Ronton. For Jadge Second Judicial District J.J. WALTON, JR', Of Lane. For Prosecuting Attorney, JAa HAMILTON, Of Coos. Unc County Democratic Ticket. For State Senator, T. 0. HENDRICKS. For Reptf ieDUtivM, CASPER RICKARD. J. C. WALLACE, J. M. THOMPSON. E. P. WILLIAMS. For County Judge, C. W. FITCH. For County Commiwioneri, J. F. KIRK, A. J. McMAHAN, For County Clark, C. C. OWNER. For Sheriff, A J. GOODMAN. For TreMarer, J. W. 8KA0GS. For Aaeuor, p. j. Mcpherson. For School Saperiut.nd.nt, A: VT. PATTERSON. For Borr.yor, M. 8. TALU3. For Coroner, J. R. REAM. EdncitiiOBl. Our free schools are the boast of the latter American civilization. The dis semination of know-lodge is regarded as safeguard against the evils that have tapped the foundations, and overthrown former republics and nations. In chos ing legislators, we cannot le too careful in selecting men who have placed them selves on record as friends to our edu cational system and who can be dqx'iid ed upon to secure wholesomo and nec essary legislation. In the past, by the aid of such men, we have secured the State University, and it behooves us to elect those whose former actions are an earnest of what may be expected in the future, Mr. T. Q. Hendricks, our candidate for State Senator, has ever taken an active interest in our educational in stitutions. Not only has his time and influence been freely given, but solid assisUnca and that in no stinted meas ure, was furnished by him. An ardent supporter of our free school system, ap preciating the benefits that accrue from liberal eduoation, and possessed of a good practical business mind, he would prove a faithful and dilligent ad vocate of every measure calculated to further the cause of popular education, Lane county, our State University, our common school system, each and all could have no tatter and untiring work, er in the Senate chamber of the state than T. 0. Hendricks. Upon the ticket for Representative we have J. M, Thompson, whose eflurls in Whalf of and interest in the schools of Eugene City and Lane county entitle hint to the support of the thinking liberal Another Carpet Bagjcr ' In the article last week on carpet baggers, we failed to mention the name class of the county, of whatsoever poli iical cast. A thorough lawyer, and close olsierver there is no question as to the wisdom of returning him to the Legislature. of another candidate on the Kepubli can ticket, who has lived in the county but little over a year, and it was hardly known whether he was a Democrat or Republican. He is almost unknown to the people of this county, yet was elect ed a delegate to the County Convention, State Convention, and plasced in the important position of member of the State Central Committee, from Lane county, and also on the county ticket for Coroner. Truly, it is not surprising that there is so much dissatisfaction among the old Republicans, who have borne the burdens of the party for years, when they are all set aside for those whose only qualifications are that they will carry out the behests of the ring leaders in the interest of Mitchell, Kelly ii Co. We wonder if they will all fall in line, and vote straight at the dictation of the ringstersl We shall sea A Mitlake. Two of the Democratic candidates for the legislature, who were elected two years ago, were charged at thai time and since, with trading off others on the samo ticket to secure their own election. We are clad to be able to say that the charge has no foundation in fact A careful count of the ballots that were cast two years ago, in the two Eugene precincts, shows that the gen tlemen on the legislative ticket were "scratched" to the following extent: J. M. Thompson 13; 11 1). Hayes 15 Jan. E Holt 26; Ben. F. Dorris 30. The count was made by two gentlemen whose integrity cannot be questioned, Prof. J. W. Johnson, and Joel Ware. This proves conclusively tltat the Re publican votes they secured were not obtained at the expense of others on the same ticket. As one of the gcn tlomen is a candidate for re-election, Democrats should not allow the report, which is now shown to be an error, to influence tneir votes. Candid. a A. Clarke, editor of tho Willam ette Farmer, and the correspondent of the Sacramento Record-Union, writes to that journal in terms highly compli mentary to Hon. John Whitenker. The testimony is all the more valuable, com ing as it does from an avowed llepub- licaa He says : mr. miiR'SKer is a uraneor, a suc cessful farmer, has been in public life a long wliile, was the first Governor from 18.r9 to 1802 and has been re peatedly in tho Legislature and Beveral times presiding officer, having been President of the Senate in 1878. His mind hus Wn schooled by so much active participation in publio affairs, and I am told that he has leen really n student. and has disciplined himself by careful reading and observation. His reputa tion is good for honesty and cood sense. and his chance for success lies in the certainty of receiving his party vote and the jKmibility that many furuiers will prefer one of themselves to any wwyer anu ii is certain mat the He- publicans will nominate some lesral cen- tleman. T 1.1 , uij cui stt nas me nonor oi eon fcributing two candidates for office on the Republican ticket of Lane, That county is so firm in the Democratic faith, that tho Republicans gtt dilut ed and some of them at least, come over into Lane, and immediately fall into poaMMon of the best fodder at the fact The Republican nominees for Sheriff and Coroner of this county, vera citiseos of Linn at the last elec tion, and had hardly brushed the Linn county mud from their brogn before they were asking recognition at the hands of a convention in Lane, Their assurance is astounding, and is only equaled by that of the convention that calmly and placidly set aside the claims ut Prt ' ticket, or else filling out Of parties who had delved and labored ith a Democrat. But their leaders No Assessor of Lane county has ever given better satisfaction by faithful aim unobtrusive performance of his duty, than P. J. McFherson, the Dem- ocratic nominee for re-election to that position. Although the remuneration for tho services of the Assessor is rather limited, tho work has 1khii per formed in the best posnilJe manner. We have no particular objection to tho Republican nominee, regarding him as gentleman. But after Wing elected at a former election he became dissatis- ied with the pay, and resigned on the condition that A. A. Smith l apHint- edby the county Wrd. This proxy appointment as all well know was un satisfactory and at the next election he was repudiated by tho people. What ever disgrace and dissatisfaction way pertain to Smith's administration, must I shared by Parks. The people will not release him from the responsibility. Tin managers of the Republican corpus in this county, are lecoiuiiig frightened at the prospect of the certain defeat of their entire legislative ticket, and it is hinted that a few days prior to the election one candidate will be withdrawn leaving a blank on the ticket This would be an extraordi nary procedure in a county that is so even, politically, that no one can tell which way the balance turns. Many of tha stalwarts would I forced into, at least onoe in their life time, voting THE LEAIS. Evavt'l Cm, April 28, 1880. Editor Guabd: Both parties are pledged in their platform ' to retrench ment, a reduction of the salaries and fees of certain county officers, and low taxes. These are healthy signs, and since the people in their respective conventions have expressed their will on these very important matters for the next Legislature to consider, let us see that the candidates do not dodge the issue on the the stump. Let each candidate be catechised while before the people on these matters of retrenchment, reducing the salaries of certain officers, reduction of the legal rate of interest, and lowering the taxes generally. Make each one take a position for or against hose much desired objects, either on the stump or through tho papers, and he who is not willing to go to the Legislature, and work heartily and earn estly for these measures for tho benefit of the great mass of the people, esp- cially the farming community and la boring class, had better bo left at home when the votes are counted in June, The people of this county, and of every county in the State, do not want the services of any representative who m'iII not work for tho benefit and interest of the great mass of the people the far mers and laboring class and each can didate for the Legislature had better know that fact before he trains and girds his loins for the conflict But let us inquire what salaries need reducing, and how should the present laws be amended. Let us benii at tiie biggest leak first, stop it, and then we can very easily cork the lesser ones. The County Clerk and SherilF of this, and of every county in the State, are paid more in proportion to the labor they do than any other officer, and very much more than any other class of aborers. Iho County Clerk of this county is paid each year from $1,800 to $2,000 out of the county treasury; besides he receives fees in all civil cases in the Circuit Court and County Court; in all probato matters, recording deeds and mortgages, issuing marriage li censes and other matters, which amount to as mueh more, making" his salary from $.1,000 to $1,000 per year. The Sheriir is paid cuch year from $2,000 to $2,500 out of the county treasury, for collecting taxes and serving legal notices for tho county, subpoenaing witnesses in all criminal cases before the Circuit Court and grand jury, and many other matters which swell his salary up to $3,000 to $4,000 per year. This is not right These salaries are too high, and should be reduced to fuir compensation. The County Jucl receives only $700 per year: the County Treasurer $500, and $360 as agent oi the school land commissioners for the management of the common school fund, which makes his salurv $8G0 per year; the school Superintendent SwO year; and altogether makes only $2,0G0, very near one-half less than either the Clerk or Sheriir receives. A'here ntTjustico in paying theso officers, the Clerk and Sheriff, so much more than any one else. The Circuit and Su premo Judges receive only $2,000 car, and even the Governor of th State gets only the small sum of $1,500 per year; and why should tho people ay a Uounty (Jlerk cr Sheriil $;i,')00 p,000, and in some counties from $10,000 to $20,000 a year. These salaries need reducing to a level witli other officers salaries; to a fair coinpen suiion ior mo miior done. . And how can this be done 1 We an by giving the Clerks and Sherillk a fixed salary like tho County Judge, Treos urer ami otner oitieers, and no perqui sites or fees. Fix the sulury according to tiie amount of Jubor done in each county. This county should not pay more than $1,500 or $1,000 a year for a Clerk, and not more than $1,500 for a Mienll, and $G0O for his deputy. Plenty of good competent men can l ntreci ior mat. The best ot clerks in business houses do not receive any more than that salary. Why should a llerk or Micriil of a county receive any more than a fair compensation for his laoor I Iut after fixing the salaries of Clerks and Sheriffs in the various coun ties, then let the the present outrageous high fee bill bo amended and reduced one-half or more, and require the Clerks and Sheriffs to collect tho fees in all civil cases, probate matter, re cording deeds, mortgages and other matters, and jwy these fees into the county treasury, which would very near pay the salaries of tho Clerks and Sher iffs. This would save the people i,WO to ?ti,WU each year in taxes, equal to one-fourth or one-sixth of the entire amount of taxes for county pur poses ea.-h year. But, Air. hditor, this subject is of too much importance for one article w e promise to continue the subject iu next week's issue, by your permission. and until the day ef election. Let us have a thorough discussion of this sub ject W. Thk Watson family are rather nu merous on the Republican ticket Their friends claim for them spotless reputa tion unsullied by any dLdionoralln act One of them, Judge J. F. Watson, held a seat in tho legislature in 1872 and at that time exhibited some singular ter giversation when tho Bush Wilson fee bill was passed by his v ote, on his mo tion to reconsider, after having once been lost lie voted against it at first By the passage of this bill the people of Oregon were robbed of thousands of dollars which go to swell the fees of Clerks and Sheriff- J. F. Watson is responsible for its passage, and all the circumstances connected with the aTxir go to show that some improper influ ence was used. The Smith family has suddenly ac quired nn unenviable notoriety. A communication in Monday's Oregonian, assailing Hoa James K. Kelly and signed by T. Jefferson Smith brought .. lortn several disclaimers from individ uals of that denomination of tho Smith family, disclaiming the authorship, our "Jeff" of Eugene being among the number. New Departure ! ! TWO'PBIOESI PATRONIZE THE MEN WHO KELP TO liUILD YOUR BRIDGES, ROADS ANT SCHOOL HOUSE.S, wWe interest are your intere.U 1 Are permanently located an) ptnd their profit t home. Take notice that j( A. I PETERS, Will lell good for CASH at reatly reduced price, at low as any other GASH STORK. Beet Print 10 ami 18 yard fl 00 Bent Brown and Bleached Munlin. 7, 8. 9, and 10 eta. . Clark and Brook gpool cotton 75 cU per Dot. l'U'U and Milled Flrnncls, 25, 35: 45 and 50 cts. Water Proof, cents. Vint White Shirt, 75 c? and $L Fin Cheviot Shirt. 50,. 75 cts and $L New Awortment Dres Good (Ne Traahl-l'S 20 and 25 eta. Men' Underwear, Shirt and Drawer, Wet, Meni'Overahirta, 75 cts. and fl. Men' Overall, 50, 65, 75 ct and $1. Eiubroiderie and Edgmi at Fabulous Low Price. W. B. Carter, the editor and pro prietor of the Corvallis Gazette, and State Printer, died at Corvallis Sunday morning, of neuralgia of tho heart Mr. Carter camo to the stato in 1852. lie leaves a wide circle of friends, who will ever cherish his memory. 1 lie correspondence of W. in thisissue. on foes deserves tho consideration of every tax payer in Lane county, and throughout the ttate. The writer is a gentleiiian of experience tuid integrity. and his statements may bo relied upon. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS g6 to VIHTERS GALLERY! To get Prn nd CAP.IVCT Pimm GRAPHS, FERROTYPES, &C. Cards and Carets a Specialty. mlinO FARMERS ATTE-JTI3J. RlAD f T HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NICE AS- .JL Hnrtlllfiit of Hnn tiles, llaim and Breast Strap. Haltera, Curry oombes, hip.,, CunU, Brushes, etc.. and I ara iimUinifSmldlmof all kinds and will keep on linndSuildle Trees ami l)r,M,l li,,n.-.M... for the wholesale and retail trade, which I will sell Jo p..r nvnt cheaper than usual. Farmer will do well to give ice a call. My terms h-r.'udv pay; Men no man pays for hi ueu'lihor' jtikhU. bhop, 3 wiles uoitlnivst of En-eno I ity on railroad. i, yt LAiCIN' pi I s And all other Coeds at Proportionate Rates. Alao the Celebrated WHITK SH rVING MACHINE ! (None better for .trench, size, ral-ility), At greatly reduced rate UT lone old i Castomem, wh tood by me so long, I will continue t- sell on saw term as heretofore on tmi, but any time they wUh to make CASH purchases, I will then, a to all others, the full my reduction. A. V. PETERS THE S. H, FRIIHEJIX IS CriT Ol'EN KD FOit TU;i Si-KING AL U &C.U A lilt 17RADE LARGEST STOCK OF COODS EVER BROUGHT TOEUGENE. OUIt STOCK OF CLOTHING Ha been largely increased and we cau show as nanusomg a Iiue of ready made good iu MEN'S AND HOYS' BUSINESS AND-DRESS SUITS A can be found in the country, and at prices mm, cuniiui kui ui eacuiy. OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT 1 well filled with a splendM assortment of all leading styles and fashionable shades of goods. EMPRESS CLOTHS, MOHAIR, and AMERICAN DRESS GOODS, Plaid, Plain and Opera Flannel of all colors. Hleached & Unbleached Colt6n Flan neis, I.flrllW An1 ficn( TrryArmnr,. LlVi'Ji o tt ,T-r . price for all kinds of produce and WOOL BLANKETS, ALL COLORS.. Trun&s. and Treveliug Satchels, rHATS and CAPS in the leading Style. OIL CLOTHS for fleor and table ue. BOOTS AXD SHOES. We wovld eall special attention to onr teck ef Mens' and Buys' i-un Francisco Boots, Which we have sold for a mimber of year with yreat satisfaction. Every pair warranted. A complete stock of HARDWARE, PLOWS AND FAI3I IN UTENSILS. CHOICE TEAS. CANNED GOODS And all choice FAMILY GROCERIES at astonishingly low -ate. .LIVERPOOL & CARMEN ISLAND SALT SIIaWLS and SCARFS WOOT-. S.K. E'lIIKNDLY. Robinson & Church OKAI.UUS 1.1 snELFABAYYIASDVl&fi HAVE TUIi Best Selected Stock In Oregon RAVE FOR ala, at the LOWEST Jintes. IRON, STEEL, AXES ANVILS. NAILS, ROPE? Gable Chains, and Pocket SUTLER Y, NS, PISTOLS, AMMUNITION' JI1CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Plastirg Powder, Sidling Tackle. Etc., Etc. We invite an exam nation of our goods, confident that eur stock will suit the. times. 3 (I m -' 111 HAS ON HAND AND MANUFACTURES A 3 H 3 310 LI n V 0 0 kJO Br Hi 7T O O 7T O -h 3 CD ACKS MO mm m GONSa I T3 o' H3 I m Frepared tc tttk to crder Eties end tYsgcss. As My Facilities are equal toany Establishment in the State, can Frcrnise Cy Fatrcr.s FirsKla:s Wcrk hi every Eespect. MY VllWES ARE TUB LOWKST Ki Till STATE FACTORY NEAR THE EUGENECITY FLOURING MILLS.. OUEGOJC in the inejird for J(n, and tratovrd the gif( on Ujom Uut came in at Ui icvenlh ljoiy or poaihly Utr. my be politic, and prrfer to take the chanoM of ancuring a victory cove ml The friends of SholVy, the IVpubli can candidate for Sheriff, chum for him unfounded popularity in Junction. How-erer, we remember the result of a city election in that pla not long ago, in which Shelly was the hindmost man on his ticket; the whole ticket being defeated by a handsome majority. Give un anything but a disappointed withdingrace, than an honorable defeat j broken down city politician. SELLING off at COST. As I Must raise Money I will sell my entire stock of DRY GOODS, FURNISHING GOODS, BOOTS AXD SHOES, HIDE OEPO T IS TO INFO KM THE FtT.I.IC X that I my more than i tn. .1 - of Tortland in ' me HIDES. HATS AXD CROCKERY. AT COST Call and examine Coeds Prices rAll who an inJ.btd to itf!T..i. aimnliattlv. 1 '01 M nd SMcceij Sfa P5T OFTICE BULMxr VTr.v-r Hih.wt BurkM frit pH f,n kindf . " 1 6T " h,I ! am itan.i- A. GOLDSMITH, i''r mis, TALLOW, AND CHICKENS. Store cn Willamette Gt.f Next Door to Coldsmith's Brick- D HYMAN. S. KcKcnblatt & Co, -; CE.EII VL MERCHANDISE, t- At th. old .tan,) 1, Southwest corner pf Eichfr H(lVilliunetUtreeU, EUGKN CITY. ORKGON Hav th. most compl.to ttoek ot General Merchandise In th. city, includisj Dry Goo (rro ies, ardware, Crockery, And in fact everything th. ma.t demaadK mcnw. are jelling at bed-rock prices. Paid for all it;rf. f t . . . delivered at our Store. Alcsertlajt&Co. T. . HEN'D J- tothj. nurUt, at the lowe micV DRICKS a. HKMr:icKS S. & FRIENDLY