eTHE INDEPENDENT. Hillsboro, November 6, 1874. Onr exchanges will rect their papers to font this date please di flillsboro The Penitentiary Steal. Tbe keeping of the State convicts cost Oregon over eighty-six thous and dollars for the last two years. There was aa average of one hun dred prisoners for those two years, making the cost of each convict per week over eight dollars a week. (The Joint committee makes it over nine dollars a week.) And the last Leg islature appropriated fifty thousand dollars for the Penitentiary for the two ensuing years, whicb would be five dollars a week per mac for one hundi ed convicts. Notwithstanding Bill Watkinds has the cheek to talk of shutting the prisoners up in their cells becatfser five dollars a week will not keep these able bodied prison ers, when Br. Hawthorne gets only a half a dollar more a . week for keeping a lot of raving maniacs. One dollar a week to buy groceries with Is all that these jail birds ought to have and they should be made earn the rest of their living. Thousands of our tax-burdened citizens are liv ing on a dollar and a half a week, and they have to sell their wheat to pay fifty thousand dollars to support these boarders at the hotel de "Watkinds, where they have their regular raisin pudding, mince with brandy, and fat beef-steak. Two recreant Republicans and an Independent-Democrat fastened this infernal Penitentiary swindle on u- for another two years. With their Votes the Inspectors' bill would have passed. Let the voters of our State remember these betrayers of the peo ple at the next election. Independents, stand by your col ors and we .will bury these piratical rings in their corruption at the next election. umn nwo jrn , Colonel Cornelius Pilloried. The Orcgonian asserts, which the Bulletin denies, that Col. Cornelius adjourned the Senate without sign ing certain bill which were on his desk and which he had been noti fied were awaiting his signature. One of these bills was a bill providing that foreign .stockholders in Oregon lailroads may be directors of the same. But this bill would havo struck at Ben Holladay's power over the German owners of the O. & C. R. R., henco the Colonel dodged it and adjourned the Senate. Lair Hill has made this assertion and wcl believe he can prove it. He is a careful writer and makes few mis takes, and we believe that he will prove that the Colonel has been guilty of betraying the trust put in his hands bv the people in this in stance. We hope it is not true, for the Colonel has always respected the laws of his country hitherto. But as to his ever being Governor of Oregon, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha ! November Elections. The Democracy have swept the Atlantic States, carried New York by 40,000 majority, elected a Demo cratic Governor in Massachusettes and the Democratic rooster flaps his wings over Republican desola tion. The next National House of Representatives will have a demo cratic majority, the Senate will be Republican. This defeat, it is hoped will teach the Republican party that it cannot afford to give its highest offices to thieves and read men o ut of the party because they will not support them. ' ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. Died of inflamatory rheumatism on the 1st of Nor. ,1874 at his residence in Centreville precinct, John C. Dobbins aged 49 years 3 months and 18 days. Deceased at an early day, emigra ted to Washington county, Oregon and for more than a ouarter of a century has lived in our midst, andft the heartfelt expression of sorrow at his funeral on Monday last, attest his worth as a husband, father, son and neighbor. Seldom have wo witnessed such an universal sympa thy with relatives in their bereave ment, and respect for the . memory of the departed. as were exhibited on this occasion. . w; After appropriate religious .servi ces at tho the fate resideuco of de- ceased by Rev. Ross, the bo.ty was followed to its last resting place, by his weeping wife and children, moth er and other near and dear relatives, friends and neighbors, and buried with the beautiful and impressive ceremonies peculiar the Order of Patron of Husbandry of which the deceased was a worthy member at the time of his death. James Imbrie, "W. M. of Colum bia Grange,aided by Rev Wm. Jolly as Chaplain, ably conducted the ex ercises of the day. A large number' of brothers and sisters of the Order from different Granges in this county were in at tendance and assisted in the charge of the solemn duties of occasion. This is noteworthy as being first death and the first burial dis the the of member of the Order in this county. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS. The board of i Directors' of the Washington County Agricultural Society met at the Court House on the 31st of October, and were called to order by the President, A. Luel ling. Present R. Imbrie, W. G. Scoggin,, J. Freeman, Ben Cornel ius and W. R. Jackson. Mr. Scog gin reported Gf. M. R'aymend too unwell to be present. On motion W. G. Scoggin was appointed tcact as Secretary pro tern. The Board proceeded to audit a number of accounts presented and On motion, Mr. Wm. Chalmers was authorized to take out two paid up shares by paying $100. in addi tion to premiums not drawn. D.O. Quick was allowed to take st ock on the same terms. On motion S. G. Reed .was notified that two shares of pa)d up stock is in the hands of the Secretary subject to his order. . Also one share to Wm. Watson. '(The last named gentleman had taken stock one year ago but for some reason had never received it.) The Treasurer reported - that the total receipts of the Fair for 1874 were $3.4G8 75. Total expenditures were 2.900 leaving a balance on htmd of $5G8 75. The report was referred, and on motion the sum of $550. was paid to Ben Cornelius on the indebtedness of the Society. On motion the order book was left in the hand of A. Luelling with in structions to issue orders on the Treasurer. An order was passed by the Board directing A. Luelling to notify all persons having buildings on the So ciety's ground to reiuovcthem within sixty days from the 31st of October, 1874. The order further providesthat Mr.Luelling may purchase all bnild ing giving warrants on the Society therefor. i On motion the meeting adjourned to meet again on the 21st day of No vember, 1874, at one o'clock p. af., at the Court house in Hillsboro. The object of this second meeting is (to give all persons an opportunity to present their grievances to the Board that they may be rectified. COUNTY COURTS. Pro bate Auchibold, J. In the matter,of C. E.Estes' estate; report of final settlement; ordered that on the Administratrix filing the receipts of H. B.. Luce for $6, W. D. Pittenger $11.90,and A. duelling $3.30 that the estate be closed of record. Estate of John C. Dobbins; will proven and admitted to probate. V. Jackson a pointed administrator who gave the required bond. The Court appointed as appraisers on property in Washington county James Imbrie, William Badcliff and Jacob Hoover, in Columbia county, J. R. Watt, David Clanniger, and S. T. Gosa. ' " In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of J. A. Porter; report and vouohers filed and month ly appropriation stopped. Commisioners Co urt Archtbold,' J Lanpess, Purdin Commissioners. Bill of H. McFee on certificate of John Carpenter Supervisor of the Road District was allowed amount ing to $17 08. All certified claims of witnesses and jurors in the Circuit court for the October term were allowed. Total amount of bills allowed $806 CO. Application of J. W. Crabb Sup. of Road Dis. No. 22 for assistance to build a bridge in said district, al lowed, Said bridge to bo not less than 1C feet and not over 18 feet wide. OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES. We are constantly reminded of this subject by the complain-s every where made of the condition of our highways. To say that our roads and bridges are the worst to be found in the State, would be saying too much; for we believe our roads will compare favorably with any in the State. But they are not up to what they should be, both in con struction and material, more espec ially our bridges. It has been a habit of the Commissioners to force road Supervisors to build the frame work of the bridges.They being over crowded with work, have with bad judgment in almost all cases chosen for material the younger growth of timber and with it constructed what in nine cases out of ten have proven to be. only temporary , structures. These brides are, when up, dovered with six inch plank about two inch es thick, the plank being generally speaking a kind of refuse quality and presents, when laid down, an unevensurface.-- Itow any one who will stop to think will admit that the jolt of a wagon over this kind sur face will cause the lumber to broom ux and wear out as quick again, as would be the case if a system of lay ing down as broad lumber as could be obtained and the making of ' as as smooth a surface as possible. And one other point is that the broad lumber will stay better to its place than the narrow. This has been proven beyondjeontroveray on bridg es in Forest Grove precinct. Some would say the broad lumber would warp. No first class lumber sawed, out of straight grain timber and laid out btraight whether on the bridge or in tho rick ever warps. It is -only the twisted grain trees that warp when made into lumber and from such a class of lumber ever delive us. Washington county has paid mill men thousands of dollars for this kind of lumber or something nearly as bad, and taxpayers have had the infinite pleasure cf driving over the bridges with their hearts in their mouths ami their lives in jeopardy, as well as that of their teams. We assert then that it is cheaper in the long run to have none but the very best quality of lumber for our bridges, and doubly so on our main thorough-fares even at one-third more per thousand, as it will last one-third longer and we have the saving of the extra hauling and laying down. Our frame work to bridges especially, to those most used oil the most public roads,should be mado from trees that would square not less than twelve inches, and larger, better, and thoroughly braced from bent to bent: and our ong bridges should be of a sufficient width to allow teams to pass any where. A bridge 14 feet wide is on ly used in one place, the travel all taking to the center, consequently the covering is soon worn through. That we are not able to build such bridges is a mistake. This county has spent money enough on dead falls in the shape of bridges to have built us bridges whose frame work would last nearly a quarter ot a century. But as long as the people follow this sluggish,creeping,stingy, and finally extravagant policy of patching up and trusting to the Lord, luck or tbe devil to carry them over, just so long we will pay taxes without perceiving any tangible, evi dence of where the money goes.' ' ECONOMY. I O bootgquqshguqg, GEO. A. PEASE, FBOPBIETOB The Largest Stock on the Coast, S. W. Corner of First and Morrison streets PORTLAND OREGON. n42 ly WOODCOCK & GALLET, Wholesale and BeUil Dealers in GROCERIES & PROVISIONS W. Cor. FIRST and YAMHILL Streets. Portland, Oregon jTV AT.TFORXIA fruits received direct per steamers. Country orders Wed. - , Cash paid for Country Produce. n42-ly IX THOSE INDEBTED TO THE UN dersiimed will do hiw quite a favor by call- in their accounts. STEVE HARRIS. NEW ADVERTISEMETS. t talloy's BO DRUG STORE, MAIN STREET, HILLSBORO. Keeps constantly on band PAINTS. OILS. GLASS. DRUGS MEDICINES and CHEMICALS . . .A 1ABOE ASSOB1M: Mr F..7 latextModLlolzie0 TOILET ARTICLES, SOAPS, SPONGES, PERFUMERY AIko a well selected stock of CIGARS and TOBACCOS. Pure WINES and LIQUORS, for Medicinal purposes only. Glaf cut to any sffe desired Prescriptions carefully compounded and alt medicines warranted genuine QUSTOMEKS WISHING AN thing in my line will find any and all arti cles usually found in first class Drug Stores, and for safe LOW for cash, y . JEU WBSEf. COO PER & R EA C II 70ULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the public that they have opened a mea market on Front Street Hillsboro, where alt kinds of meat and v getables kept on ban Give. us u call. COOPER Sc REACH. oct22:tni J. I,. THOMAS. MACHINIST BLACKSMITH, FOR SA1LE. Easy Toxtxxxjs ii on THE ENTIRE LOT OF MACHINERY IN THE FOREST GROVE PLAN ING MILLS l- . . . .COSSISTIJiQ or. . v One ten Horse Power Engine&Boiler, 1 Planerfand Matcher. 24 inch Surface r, 1 Saw Table 1 Mortising Machi e, l Force Pump 1 Turning Lathe withTools, 50 feet Shfting& PnUie, 500 feet Belting ALSO, 50,000 FEEK a snorted Mould im DESK, STAND. AND TABLE L.KGS NEWEL POSTH, STAIR BALUSTERS AT 25 per cent Below Customary Bates. q Machinery is new and of ' and of first class make. Will ts IN LOTS TO SUIT, : ON VERY LIBERAL TERMS. Address, A. L. JOHNSON.Forest Orore. FG20Y 8G0VE. Ul ilil ( FEED 8 KEPT BY ca Corner of Pine and Birch iflood horses and buggies ready at al HjJThorrs GOOD SADDLE-HORSES AL- woys ready. .Horses boarded at reasonable rates. py Hack connects with the cars at Cor elius twice a day. jnlylGztf NOTIOEL A LL PETSONS KNOWING THEM- Eelve indebted to the undersigned by note t r account are requested tocome and settle tho same on or before the 1st of Utioner. W. H. SAYLOR, M. ! eep3.1f BRADLEY. MARSH k CO. DRY GOODS! 1874 FALL 1874 GRAND OPENING HMT DISPLAY! Bradley, LYlaroh &Co Have pleasure in announcing the receipt cv inuN 1 CTfrpurrJC"jt."iiAY" fa tail 0 v rmrtr Of the meet Complete and ExtenriYe Stock of DRYG COJDS Ever exhibi ted in this city. The atten tion of the Public if earnestly called io thelndacements we are offering thePur chateri this season, wMch far exceeds onr former unprecedented Attractions. SllJLKS! SIJLKS! - We would call especial attention to our Magnificent Stock of Silks selected expressly for this Season' trade. RICH j BUCK IMS' -GR1IXS. Quality No. 1 $1 6 Quality Xo. 2... $1 Quality So. 3 Quality No. 4 $- Quality 8 75 Quality No. G !'$3 00 OualitjNo. 7 S3 Quality No. 8 00 "Cachcinire Perfection" extra quality 71 $' 00 DRESS GOODS! 500 piece Ser 25c pr yd. 300 pen Satin de Chine. 60c ' 240 pes Heary Empress 50e 260 pes French Merinos 75c ' 320 AH Wool "51 acMa- loth 65e OOOpeft Fancy Striped Drew ttood.n7 Me (This Line is well worm w.) Hhawls, Skirts Underwear, Hosiery, (lore, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Trimmings, Ac, Ac., Blankets Sheeting, Bed Spreads, Table Linens, Lfnen Napkins, flannel. ChirtingCWeeks, Baggy Robes &c, Ac, Those in search of real and unusually attract! to bargain! will be anply re paid by an early visit. N. B. The attention of our Cty Fried(t) is called to these shipments- Bradley, TJlaroh Ci Co Wholesale and Retail Dealers in DRV GOODS, (MEMES, &C And General Importers of AMERICAN, ENGLISH IXJIU KIGN GOODS. Cash Advances on every Description of i rsT J. 0. Matthews, Proprieltr. T greatest And best rariety of Gene ra Merchandise is kept In the Boa Hive Store of any place in the County. This Htora has always been noted for its variety and it mlways shall bi not only noted for the extent of its variety, but for the Quality of Its Goods JlXD TBI CHEAPNESS OF ITS PRICKS I sell for CASH, consequently I havo ko losses to make ftp oft of good customers. ONE MANS' MONEY IS AS GOOD AS ANOTIIERS', All will fare alike in prices, which shall always be THE VERY LOWEST they can be afforded for "JPoj Oaab. I Niw Goods sre conbUntly arrlrfttf and .Vfie Goods, Good Goods, CHEAP GOODS, WILL S K L L I will always keep all the Standard Brand of Goods and, by a strict ' integrity of pur pose to dal as I would be dealt by, I now nviteyou to myBtore, which I nowchriatea the Bee Hive Store. Iiomiu1ier th plnce. J 5. CnirA-p Old Btund, Forent Grove. k J. II. MATTHEW. Forest Grore, Or. Not. 4th 1873 1.7 :1C NEW STORE Ul'STOPEKBD! In th new building, corner of 0k snd Elm AvPiiiu-s, opposite the Congro gntional church, Forest Grove, Oregon, A. HI MM AN has uujmrkt d a largo and well-selected stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, IIA1S, FANCY ARTICLES, de. ALSO Family Ureerla aad Prorbloai WHOLCSALB AMD BKTAIL, HARDWARE, CROCKERY 4:. e. In fact, everything to be fovnd in a first class Variety Store. My Roods were selected expressly for this market and I shall always keep up a fall assortment making FASHIONABLE CLOTHINO a prominent feature in my store. My goods are all new, my salesroom la rye and lighted, and my PRICESLOWa the LOWES L To my formar enaiocMrs and all i a this Tiei'nity the invitation ft t "eome and see." We liko to show foods jriCt yowparchase or not. . Highest Harket Price paid foi latter and Effg A. IIINMAtf. ForcU Crr Or. Not. 7, 1873 n :1t