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CITY Gl.v h SSTABLlSHEn FOR TDK OP UMCIiTIII rWSCIPWI. ASP TO MM IN UOlllTLlVUfl BT THE SWK4T OP 01 H BROW 1)1 82 EUGENL, OR., SATURDAY, JULY 2 1886. v0 25 EUENE HIM m I JJEV 1 lira i ii Lawn, 25 yds $1.00 Dimity 20c; now 11 ( (gaudies 25c; now 19 Organdies 20c; now 10 Shirt waists $1. 25 for 90 Shirt waists $1.7" for 1.30 Shirt waists $1.05 for 1.20 Shirt waists 75c for.. GO WEEKLY EUCENC CUARD. ImPBELLBROS., Publishers i t'E-East iide nl Willamette street, lw tweeu Seventh an I Kilitli street IIB1I8 Of SUUSCKIPTION. Yr lluntlis MO iMMllUtlK stOata rate mil kunuii mi application Urn. ill business letttra to THKlib'AUI), Oregon. 8 Ll'CKEY, I'EAI.ril IN it, Hilclies. Chains Jew fn, tie. awsinn nminntlv ilnne. AUi,rii warranted. I BROWN, II 1. fflYSUTAN AND SYKCKON. Vnstairs in Chris-nan Hlnck. Hours: It to 11 a ni; 12 to 2, C to J p m. C WOODCOCK, AUOKNKY AT I.AW. kct Oat-half block south of Uirinuian EviiEsr.. ObeiiON. t J UIM N E MAIIKI.IT rALTOX 4 MMtKl.KY. ATTOENKY8 AT I. AW IpHctioe is all the cnurta of the state. -in Haitoiilll.ick. BMBIi OlIKliOS. i WHmoir, DENTIST. ft l'Urchae, ths office iiiul fixtures of 1 ! W V lien.!.-ii. I . 'l;r'lre,lt,, , anything in the line of ."ii in ii,.. aiiuv,. Mil, .i thee. annul hri.le wnrk a specialty. 0 LAKE, UNITI AND MABBLH WORKS. tin an.? ...... 1 1 - .n.l tic iUrhWMq (Iranitf. M"!iMimnU, ones t vmctery work of all kintli BfDilrirk., pMrnl. 8 ii gakla (ashler, Assbtant ('ashler Kanodltrs.v,, hi 0i Eugene. up lash Capital $50,000 Was and Profits. $50,0(10 ne - - Oregon. Iykauklng huainsu .lone on MUM trTHk H'Kht drafu on NEW YORK, mVi AN KANC1SCO and POET ... eit .'.ailk't. soli! nn ri. n ennntrtna faeeired subject to check or oertifi "'Wtliia. entrust! to ni will reosiv. - -noon. tne County Bank. 'tataUlihed In USX) !&QENE, OREGON. 0naral Banking oualnets branchea transacted no f0file terms. A O. HOVKV. President LM ABRAMH.Cash.er A HOVKY jR,. Aset Cantor. i Urn earance Sub -ON- SUMMER GOODS Commences JUNE 28 BUYS M SHIPS Spain Now Owns the ii mm. Passed Through Suez Canal. ipoc lal to the Uuar.l. London, June 28 The Bpuulsh govern men t has purchased the large Chilian steamer O'Higglus. It is now at the Cape Verde islands TAMPA, June 'J8 Additlona'. re inforcements for General Shafter are embarking today. M adkiii, June 88 Admiral Cama ra'H tleet passed through Suez canal, today. 1'rof Condon. Portland Paolflo Empire: "The ac tion of the alumni of the University of Oregon, nssldeut in Portland and Be little, in petitioning the Board of Be gents to provide Prof Condon with ao assistant in the work of the class room, to the end that he have leisure to fln-it-h his book on the geology of Oregon , wiw timely, aud it is sincerely to be hoped that the pelitiou will not pass unheaded. No man can ever write the geological history of our state as Prof Condon will write it, because no iimti knows as he kuows it, Time in its llight may give us mauy clever writers aud many learned geologists, but tiever aunthei Prof Condon. By long years of earnest labor in the school ro mi he has earned the leasure that would result In the completion of his book. Let On gun recognize and hon or her great men. This msn's name aud in shall retlect the glory of Iit own." The Board of Regents refused to grant the assistance asked. Chapman did not recommeud It. Contest papers have been served In linker couuty ovtr the sheriffs office, and a recount will be had. Eugene loan and Savings Bank ... Of Eugene, Orel CUPIM CPaid up) $50,000 W. E -fROWS PittMent. B. D PAINE. Vict Presiduit. f. w. OSBUKN, Calkltr. W. W. BROWN. Ast'l Caihltr DIRECTORS- F. W Osburn. B. D. Paine, W C.'Hrown U. A. Palac, J F. Koblnson, 1 B. Harris pCeqeral BaipK'M Business Jratjsated or; pauorablc Jerns Drain Issued ou the principal rm ' of the t nlted State: also eirhanice lurnisMa arau able In all foreim couulrtea Interest palrt on time aeall ,..,. Hre prool yault lor We sloraia of taibla CollecUous reoeWe onr prompt atlenlloo. ROM iiiiilli tier Boys First Letters Arrive. EAGERLY DISCUSSED BY FRIENDS Their Reception at Honolulu Like a Story From Arabian Night?. All Well And Enthusiastic Pally Guard, June Jh The letters from Honolulu, about 3'X) in number, which reached Eugene this raerntug, serviu to iuterest the eutire oommunity, and what they contained formed the chief topic of conversation. The Uuako pub.isbes two letters, one from Lieut B H Uustoa of Company C, and one from Private Elbert Brown of Company K, Oregon Yoluateers. They will be petuaed with mil rest by all. Extracts frim other Utters are alee given: FKOM I.IKLT. Ill si. i N The Oregon Volunteers marched from the Presidio, Cal, on the morning of the 24th of May, through a mass of enthusiastic Americans, who shower ed us with ersnges, bauanas, cigars and goodbyes; here and there a person al grasping of a hand and giving God's speed. The evening found HI all aboard and anchored out in the bay, Co C on board the Australia. About 5 o'olook on the 25th the three transports amid whistling and salutes weighed anchor and moved out of the bay aud over the bar. Now the favor ite pastime of "(ceding tho fish" was iudulged in. and public opluion soon changed from cheers aud hurrahs to expressions of sympathy or Inquiry of condition. About two-thirds of the men tufiered from sea sickness and hours brought relief to the majority of the cases, while a few held sway for three or four days. Seven days over the deep blue sea, without a storm or a mishap brought ua in sight of the Hawaii Islands and land, though dim from distance, made us feel happy. While nearing land we sat and watohed the outltuesgrow into mountains and ravines, eagerly wait ing until the dock could be reached aud our feet touch land. Honolulu has, it is claimed, more telephones to Its population than any city in the world, about one phone to every twenty inhabitants, and when we came in sight of Diamond Poiut about Ove miles away, the ueWB Hashed to central aud from there all over the oity, and as soon as the Australia waa docked telephoue connection waa made with a phone on board and we o mill send a shout to any par. of the town. Just outside of the bar we were met by three pilots and upon one coming on board the Australia the announce ment was made, "measles or no meas les the boys la blue would not ba ii jar intlned," and a shout went up from bow to stern. Crossing the bar we were met by steamers loaded down with flags aud people, when shout for about was given, echoed and re-echoed, never ceasing until the men retlied to rest at laps and the crowd could not get any response from the soldier whose duty bid him to oease making noise and put out lights. From the moment the boat touched the whsrf until taps the people pelted the men with fruits of all kinds, cigars and cigarettes, soda water and root beer. One comical feature was to see how soon the men got strings which they would let down and draw up bunches of bananas, boxes of cigais and cigar ettes and bottles of soda water. The next morning (I'bursdav) the companies were taken on the dock bad roll call and half ot each company giv en liberty from U a m to 2 p m aud the other half trom I p m until 7 pm. Everywhere they fouud free soda, fruit, cigars, car rides, bicycles, baths, In tact everything was fiee ta a blue coat, every one gly K thegreetlng ery, "A-lo-ba" (meaning welcome, love, now do you do, and many similar -words of good will). Eilday moinlag the companies were formed, and without arms the entire command marched through the atreeb, of Honolulu and Into the public park aurrounding the house of Congress, where the ladies had many tables load ed with food, giving the mea a con tinuous feaat tor four or Ave hours. During the whole day the public buildings and grounds were open to the soldiers, the chamber of congress and house of representative being thrown open aa that tba men coulal use them to write io and every table, chair, window sill, railing and even the fcof w:i ii-cl lo miike a stippo'l' (or mer that the soldiers might write to nioth ers, hl-lers, wives and sweet hearts, with the understanding that tin m imps were needed us they would be lumieiied ami hi, it was not thought oi to ;.y for anything, or stamping mail, for Hawaii tins plneed herself at the disposal of Uncle 8hih and Is waiting. Af er din ner the men were given liberty until 6 o'oVoek p in and with that hour closed a day most nu m. .ruble to llotiolulu aud to the II rat expedition off S troops to Manila. Everywhere the Hawaiian ling was crossed With the Stars and Stripes, while the only place wheie the Ha wallau I1h floated' :ib ne was top ofapole on the govirumeut parade ground and every time an eye was turned thai way. te it native or citizen of Honolulu ot boy in blue, the one desire seemingly expres-ed was, "I would it were Hie Stars aud Stripts." Wherever m astound President Dole's picture also wus found President Mc Kinley's, silent watehers of the hearts of two countries beating as one, voices of two people a chorus of one. There are four companiesof National tiuard of Hawaii and two companies of regulars and their uniform is the same as ours with the exception that their stripes and straps are red, similar to our artillery aud an apt expression made by an officer was this: "that don't amount to anything, a little paint will make them white." "Amer ica" is their cry. Llltrr, It. S. Huston PBOM KI.KKKT IIKOWN. Miss (irace BrOWD received tho fol lowing Interesting lettu from her brother Elbert, who in u member of Co F, Oregoti volunteers: Honolulu, Juue 4th, '1)8. DkaK (ikai'K: Late last night we learned tha' we were tosall at 7 o'clock this morning, and so I have just arisen from a somewhat troubled sleep, for last night was u night of alarm. It Is only 4 o'clock but as we will have to turnout at 6, 1 have nothing to boast of on account of early rising. I am feeling very well especially since arriving in port, where we have had somet'iiug to eat. Our trip from 'Frisco was very smooth and we were tortunate enough to have no accideuts. Of course we were sick, deathly sick, aud long aud loud were the groans of ago,iy. The first day out I was rather sick was afraid I was going to die; the sec ond day out I was much "sicker" was ufraid that 1 would'ut die; but then the scenery wae so elevating In fact everyone was elevating, ami 1 thought if ever poet or painter was to accurately depict and portray the men tal end physical auguish resulting from sea-sickness, his iudeed would he a work of honor. However, ou the third day I fell much better, and ate my first meal, or rather wh n, through courtesy, we term a meal, for we have fared so poorly that the u ys were in a stute of mutiny, aud things had to be changed a little. Wa have two meals a day on the Bydney breaklast at nine and dinner, at four. For break fast we have salt fat pork, hard tack aud atroug hot collee without milk. For dinner we have boiled poik and beans or beef and potatoes and some times onions or cabbage, and hardtack. The last two days on board ship we were fed some better. When each one is given his -mall allowance, he finds some place on deck where there Is room enough to sit down on the dirty ttuof, and with ue table, no chairs the government pro teges partake of the fullness aud fat ness of the government's rations ou board ship. The only thing of interest seen ou the trip were the schools of flying fish, Wednesday evening about 7 o'clock we anchored In the port of Honolulu, after which a reception, which almost put to shame our reception at 'Frisco. That night I attempted to sleep on the hurricane deck we were leo hap py and SOtted and llieu all night long wa were aunouuded by small b .at-, filled with aarenadaraj singinu in the native tongue, anil never have I beard anything so Inexpressibly sweet 'twas almoal divine, "the mu sic of the spheres." The next day. Thur.-Hy, at 2 o'clock we went on shore, an I never before strangers treated as were the boys In b ue. Everywhere were citizens on the loekO'Jt for small detachmenta of the boys, to take them (o their homes and thete dine them and wiue them, until their troubles 00 board ship seemed like some horrible nightmare. Everything in the city vasfree. The atreet cars ami cirnages were all free to us and we could go lo any store drui; store or teitsurant, cigar store or business place of any kind an, I get I whatsoever we wished, aud it was all free. TI.ey absolutely would not take money. Eight or ten of us from our company were taken up to the Honolulu Te mis Club and bad refieshmenls of every kind preesed upon us until our amaze na-nt was succeeded almost by despair. Every where we were treated the same and we were a happy lot of boys that night. There waa lots of excitement, street fights between the Japs aud the Kauaka'e a duel with sword- be tween two Japs, which I witnessed, in which one was mortally wounded and the other stftovely, so much noise, everything so strange, eg unusual that we were tiewildert d. Friday morning at ten o'clis-k we all mare bed oti the boat and up the i treati to the grounds around the executive building, where the citizen had a feast (or us which cost ?7,U00. Around in he shade of large spreading trees were the numerous long tat. I n.lcl down with delicacies of every sort, aud it was a feast worthy of the gods All of the bauds were there dlscour slug sweet tiiualc, there were clubs of native singers, there were everyw here well dressed men aud women. Only those who had luvllall.i is went al lowed in the grounds. There was so much that was novel, plcaslugand In structive that our senses Ih'Ciiiiic con fused and were almost m n dream. To increase my bewilderment, I soon became acquainted with some people wlio are leaders In social and political circles aud before I knew hardly what had happened, they had gone to Col Summers, and gotten my leave of absence extended from eight o'clock 'til eleven. Boon we were on our way nut to their lovely country home which is al most a mansion aud which fce on the sea. But first, before going out they took me around aud introduced me to Pres idem aud Mrs Dole and I had a 11 v, minutes conversation with them and found tbem both delightful. I was also Introduced to Mrs Heawell Un American Consul's wife aud to a goad many Senators aud officials, aud by all I was treated as a distinguished guesl and not as a high private lu the rear ranks. I had an Invltattou to ditto with the Heawells. but had to refuse, as I was to dine with my frleuds, whoso name by the way Is Angus. After arriving at their home and resting in the cool shade not ten feel from the rea, and partaking of some of the refreshing native drinks, about twenty of us, Including two lovely young girls, oue from Boston and the other from Chicago, went lu surf bath ing and spent a delightful hour. After coming out of the surf I was shown over the grounds aud through the spacious dwelling, where every room Is as lame as an ordinary build lng lu Eugene. There were beautiful pictures, statuary, plants, everything that could delight the senses. About 7 o'olook we sat down to an elaborate repast, served lu courses, at which were covers laid for twenty, and I was the guest of honor. After dinner the time was spent pleasantly until I tiad to leave my kind friends, not, however, until they bad loaded me down With things to take with me ou the ship, anil they are coming out this morning to tell me good-hye. Although I was more fortu nate tbau some of the boys, yet every where they were treated as princes. Hardly had I gotten on board the ship when there was a big fight be tween the seamen and some of the regulars, who were all pretty full, and there was a great mix-up. Captain Oeary, of the California battery, rushed in among them with his pistol and buffeted them around. He got hi excited that he came down In our quarters and flourished his pistol In our faces and ordered us to bed, and I hastily arrived at the outi- oluslon that I was anxious togo to bed. I want to write more, but must close, for the boat is pulling out. Love to ail, Eliikkt. May 29. The following extracts are from a letter by Wlstar Hawthorne: I have not been sea-sick at all since we started. Mauy of the boys have i 'ecu feeding (be fishes for the last three days. Lots of reading matteron board. Musical Instruments and plenty of persons who think they can sing, so the time passes away very pleasantly for the well soldiers. Should like to be wharo I could write wlthoul rocking about. Everybody carries a little piece of soap in Ills pocket, so that if he gets shipwrecked lie can wash ashore. "The chaplain wns cautioning the boys against aea-slckuess aud trying to ridicule t hem out of such foolishues , a id early the uexl morning he was found meekly kneeling at the ship's side, heaving Joush. He had to get some new shoes today, for ho threw up all but the bottom of bis socks. "May 31. "We had some amateur biscuits for breakfast. They were heavy -had to eat them quick to prevent them from inking the ship. Most enjoyable time is mess time. We were inspected this mnruiug ou the wing roll.) "Honolulu, June 4. "We have bean royally entertained We leave in a few minutes. Aloha everywhere." The following letter received by I'n f B J Hawthorne from th- principal of the Kamehameha schools, of Hoiiolua, breathes a spirit of cordially that has been evidenced In grateful terms by every oue of our boys In writing home. Col. Hummers also wrote Prof Haw thorne, tbsuklng him for favors, and aald that hla constant aim won:, I DO t" do all poitiV for the boat welfare wl the men of li s command. Knmrhumcha Boboots, Houol ihi, H I, June 11 ( Mr it j Hawthorne, Eugene OfOgOO, Dear Sir: Your son mid Mr Crawford took dinner with us Friday owning last. They sailed Saturday about o'clock. We were all much plaOOOd orttb, too boys lu blue from Oregon Chance made me Utter lABMOjIntad with your son mid Mr Crawfotd than with any others; so that I shall con tinue to feel a special inlcrc-t In thtlll, I wrote al-.i to Mr Craw ford, and send tapcta to you both. I shall hope to welcome your sou on I heir return. Both promised to write to me from Manila. Yery sincerely ours, I'i.kkh k TltoMl-sox. HOMO. The Stanford men at Honolulu gave a postal reception t Stanford Imya. Hlxiy covers were laid. Among Ihoa,. present are noted Curl H Smith. ''V; He-bert C Thompson, .; Chiis I KII Ion, 'DO. The Pacific Commercial Adveillser oi i onolnln, w n Arautroog, editor. Issued a special "buys in blue" edition, printed ill red, white aud blue. Chris Kaullmnn writes that he met three old-time school mates at Hono lulu, and the reception (ney gave him wns great. ('has (Iriffln writes that our boys can't play ball, The Kanaka be a I team from the Oregon regimciii, ami Immediately after defeated a (emu of the California boyo, Col Voran writes that about ".1 per cent of tho DMO were sick. He was perfectly well. Chief of Police Stiles received a pic ture from Honolulu, taken on board the Australia. Four Eugeu faces are visible-Charles Klingensiiihh, 'Jhaa (trifllu, John Whitney aud Kalph Brantley, About ilOO letters iH'sldes bundles of papers were received from our soldiers tills morning. More mail Is expected in a day or two. TBI HOBTICDLTOllISTS l)allrluard I me '- This afteruisiu at 2 o'clock the mid summer meeting ol the State Horticul tural Society met ti the court house lu this city. President E L Smith i.f Hood Blver being absent Ylce Presi dent 11 B Miller is presiding. Si c I It Luke Is lu attendance. Among the visitors present are noted: Editor Williamson of Hie Rural North west, Portland; W K Allen, Newberg; J II Moulleth, Olenada; E it Lake, Corvallls, aud Professors A B Cordley and 10 F Pernot of the O A C and 1) P Sheridan of Walker, t'rof E It Mcl il roy, Prof Oeo Lilly, Hon H I! Miller, t M Wllklus, D W Cooiidge, Oeo T Hall, H F MoCornack aud other couuty men tuo lu attendance. This afternoon's program oieucd with an address by J II Moniiclh, ou "Fruit Evaporation," illustrating the same by samples, Hon John Minlo of Salem was ou the program for an ad dress on "Thu Requirements of Trees and Fruits upon the Moisture of the Soil." As he was unable lo be pre cut t'rof (leo Lilly read tho address from the manuscript. VKN1MI PSOMAJfl Tho program this evening will com mence at H o'clock ami Is anuouncid us put dished In low. The general pub ic is Invited to attend: Muslo. Address nl welcoiucMayor Kiiykoudall Insect Peats Prof A II Cordley I Illustrated by Btcreoptlcau views, Pro! H F Pernot, O AC.) Music ... What Regulates Prices Hon H B Miller, Eugene Muslo 1'. H. One of the most Important features will be the views by Prof h F Permit. Every fruit raiser should be present. Patriotic Prices Prevail at the BIG STORE This Week. Wo have decided to reduce our prices on all Summer (!oods, in order to enable all to cclebratt! in a becoming manner. DRESS SKIRTS, - - 98c up SHIRTWAISTS, - - 35c up ORGANDIES, LAWNS - 4c up Holtu, Gloves, Ribbons, Ties, all go. Don't overlook our Decorating Tissue lief thai a General Bat- 1 is ii i iv ri'iiiii'ii BLOCKADE EXTENDED New York Voliinteers Ontai Proceed to Manila (o in out. mim. THoora Special to tho i.u.r.l. M.witiii, Spain, June 28-It Is re ported here (hat the Americans are fir ing mi Santiago do Cuba, Is is the be lief that a general battle is piogressiug. IILOC'KADK K'XTBN HID U tlHtnOTOII, DC, June 28-Preel-ilent;.!cKiiiley has issued a proclaina (Ion extending the bloekodO from Cape Praneea to Gaps Cms, and also block ading San Joan de I'mto Rico. OaM HI D In MANILA New Yokk, June 28 All volunteers remaining here have been ordered to proceed at ouco to .Manila via Han Francisco. OHKKK8 IKSCKl) San-Fkam ihco, June 28 Oenaral oils has issued orders reorganizing all troops remaining here. OREGON IN THE LIST Wakiunoton, June 27, 7 pm Com luauder Watson's lleet to visit Spain has been made up. The official an nouncement is made that it will con sist of the Oregon, Iowa, Yautle, Dix ie, Yoseuilte aud three colliers. This will be a most formidable tleet on offensive WOlk. London, June 27 A special today from Tlcune, Austria, says that an Austrian vessel Is ou Its way to the Philippines with five torpedoes for the Spanish lleet. LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS. Special to UiaOuard. Wi UMOtOst, DO, Juuo 27 The I nlted Slates War Department an BOO DOl s thai i !oa inlander Watson will leave shortly for the coast of Spain with a lici t of armored cruisers. This looks like hiisliitss is meant. GOOD WORK DONE. Special to thu Quant. Wash i mil in, June 28 Captain Charles rjlgabee. late of tho Ill-fated Maine, now In command of the auxili ary cruiser St Paul, reports having fought the Spanish boat Terror, In which the latter was disabled In the gnus aud put to Might. One Spanish officer and ID marines wero kill, il llaskel Picnic and Flag Ralslug Flag raising aud basket picnic at Bethel school house next Friday. Flag raising at 10:1)0 at the school house; from there lo Merlau's Park where M'hool exercises, patriotic Speeches aod singing will be bad Everybody Invited. Bring well-filled baski Is. The gates of the park wll. always be open when free entertain ments are giveu there. F. I M