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INDEPENDENT ON ALL SUBJECTS, AND DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF SOUTHERN OREGON.
VOL. IL—NO. 8.
ASHLAND TIDINGS.
ASHLAND OREGON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1877.
$2.50 PER ANNUM.
others; don’t think Stiles was in the good for truth and varacity in Salem; character is good, some say it is bad. Marshal; Stiles offered to eavesdrop
company; am confident that Palmer did ’ witness had not heard Mr. Stiles’ char Heard considerable talk about his char the Republican caucus and report to
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY
( concluded )
witness for §20; told him bad not' got
not stop to talk with Stiles that night. ; acter assailed until recently; the princi acter before the investigation.
L. M. Savage sworn: Was a member
Emanuel Myers, sworn.—Reside in pal charges have been made since he
J. M. Martin of Salem, sworn.—Am so low down in politics. Witness ex
By O. C. Applegate & Co.
of the State Senate; regarded the sena Salem; after the adjournment of the testified here; witness said: “I heard a grocer; heard nothing prior to the in plained how the matter was managed
torial election as regular in all respects; Third house before referred to Stiles his character mentioned once before vestigation of the character of Stiles; through Williams to work up the
OFFICE—On Main Street, (in rear Dr.
never had much acquaintance with was the last to come in to Emerson’s the controversy came up; I know how I was acquainted with Wilson; his char Higby-Lake matter.
Dr. J. B. Lee, of Corvallis sworn.—
Stiles; he wished witness to join the restaurant; was intoxicated; he asked always considered the man; I a ways acter was generally good. Heard noth
Chitwood’s Drug Store.)
Tilden & Hendricks club before refer for oysters and when Mr. Emerson told avoided him as much as possible.”
ing against Stiles’ character except Was a senator from Benton; knewWil-
Terms of Subscription:
Ex-Senator Kelly, sworn.—Have what old Mr. Cox has stated. Witness son since 1870; he was for Nesmith af
red to; witness told him he didn’t wish him ho had none, Stiles said, “What
•One oopy one year................................................... $ 2.50 to join the club; Stiles was indignant
kind of a d—d house do you keep any known Mosier and Butler for many said Stiles’ character was good and that ter he found there was no show for
“ six month«............................................. 1.50
Chadwick. He told witness early in
“ •• three “ .............................................. 100 and talked about throwing off on the way” and knocked some things off the years; they were always regarded as he would believe him on oath.
the
session that he would prefer Apple
O. J. Carr, of Seattle sworn.—Is as
Club rate« «lx copies for........................................ 12.50 party. Goldsmith told witness during table. Emerson was going to put him honorable upright men;the party would
Terms, In advance.
the election that he was taking no sides out but Mr. Dearborn interposed say not have nominated them for office if sistant post master. Knew Wilson; his gate to Grover, that he would not vote
Terms of Advertising:
whatever in the contest; not acquainted ing that he wrung himself in anyway they had not been honorable men; son sent him through the mails §300 at for Grover under any circumstances.
■One square (ten lines or less) 1st Insertion....... $2.50
with Mr. Mosier; was pointed out to and to let him alone; Dearborn, Love, would believe a statement made by Mr. one time last August. Do not know Wilson and witness sat together while
Each additional insertion.................................... 1.00
witness on the street yesterday for the Palmer, Capt. Wiley and Rozay were Mosier if ho were not jeBting; if on oath why the money was sent. The old gen balloting was goiDg on for senator and
A liberal discount to annual advertisers.
he averred that a statement had been tleman told witness three or four years saw Wilson vote for Grover, and said
Church and Society advertisements, such as Fairs, ' first time; never heard of rumors of there.
Lectures, etc., 25 cents per line.
J. R. Wiley, 6worn.—Sergeant at made with apparent seriousness to a ago that he had but little means; was to him: ‘ Y’ou have changed your opin
money being used from any responsi
Notices in local column, 25 cents per line, but no ble person—never from any member.
arms of the House last winter. Was party to ascertain what the other party intending to buy a farm at Tillamook ion ;” be answered he had reasons and
notice inserted for less than $1.00.
E. L. Bristow, editor and publisher not possible for the Third house to knew, witness would believe him; at and go into the business of raising inducements forgoing so. Subsequent
Job Printing,
1 of the Mercury:— Conversed with Mr. have been in session on the night refer times addicted to drinkiDg but witness sheep. Mentioned the money that was ly witness said to him, “you sold out
Of all description, done on short notice. T«gal
Goldsmith on the evening before Grov red to in evidence, as late as 1 or 2 o’ did not think this militated against his coming to him from Mr. Martin'and cheap.” He answered that others had
Blanks, Circulars, Bueltx-ss Cards, Billheads, letter
heads, Posters, etc., gotten up in good style at living er’s election; Mr. Goldsmith said he clock; legislature adjourned at 10 and honor nor his truthfulness; when under that he was expecting some from his sold out cheaper.
Geo. W. Wilson sworn.—Son of Mr.
prices.
was really not taking much part in the Third house met immediately; don’t re the influence of liquor, like many son. He also said there was money ow
election, was looking after the Lock member seeing Mr. Stiles that night others, he does some silly things, says ing from Cox and Earhart. Think he Wilson, of Tillamook. Had been in
Agents for the Tidings.
some silly things, but he is not as a was in debt at the time he ran for the the habit of sendiEg money to father
matter and could not afford to make after th party left the Capital.
L. Ramuets,
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Porthind, Oregon.
legislature. His son may have sent ever since he purchased the property
enemies of the friends of either candi
R. H. Love, recalled.—Do not know general thing addicted to drinking.
Jacob Thompson,
...
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X. M. Pettingiil & Co.,
...
New York. date by taking part in the contest.
James Harrington sworn.—Resido in him other money beside the §300. Ho in Tillamook. After his election, sent
whether Stiles was at the supper or
Rockwell A Cbeesman,
...
st. Louis.
I. P. Fisher,
..... 8in Francisco.
Wm. H. Clark of Grant Co.,sworn.— not. Third house did not adjourn Tillamook and am a brother-in-law to told witness be was dependent on his him altogether, at different times §840.
Tbos. Boyce,.................................... ........
Witness never beard anything against
Mr. Wilson; know nothing of his buy son to some extent for asssistance.
J. R. Neil,
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Jacksonville. Witness never had in his possession later than 11 o’clock.
C. H Sergent,
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Prwntx.
Mr. Martin recalled.—Bought a house his father’s reputation.
J. L. Ferguson recalled.—The Speak ing a dog and bringing it up there;
Fd. R. Owen,
;
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Cen’ral Point. during or immediately after the session
Mies Artie W. Colvlg,
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Rock Point. of the legislature a note signed by ers gavel dropped;at about 10 minutes never brought one home; was not in the from Mr. Wilson in Salem in 1873, paid
T. C. Smith, Benj. Belt, and John
Goldsmith; know a man named John after 10 and the Third house assembled habit of speculating in dogs; never fol him cash, balance secured by mortgage Morgan testified that the character of
Stages leave Ashland as follows: Schmidt but never had any financial immediately after and was in session lowed that for a living; “never took on the property. Paid the last half on Stiles is not good.
the 20th of August 1875.
John B. McClane.—Was at the Che
none home.”
The O >tC. Stage Co.’s Statre leave Ashland dealings with him; witness is a mer about an hour.
lor Jacksonville, Rock Point and Rose chant; deals with L. Goldsmith & Co.;
II. H. Gilfrey sworn.—The witness meketa on the night before election,
lion. J. W. Nesmith recalled. —On
Judge N. II. Gates sworn.—Have
burg every day at 6 a. tn. Mail clo-es at
no statement of witnesses indebtedness known Mosier since 1854; his farms are the afternoon preceeding the election pronounced the testimony of Stiles re think Grover was there; if any such
5:30 a. nt.
For Hrnly, Yieka and Reading at G p. nt. to them was made in March;in senator worth from 8 to 10 thousand dollars; saw Mosier and Col. Cann walking to. lative to the meeting of Grover and conversation had occurred as mention
M til clo-es .at 5:30 p. in,
Gilfrey at the foot of the stairs in the ed by Stiles, would certainly have
Ilstt>>n A Garrett’s Stages leave Ashland ial canvass was for Nesmith ;the election houses and lots in tho Dalles §3,000; gether; knew Cann was opposed to wit-
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of Senator Grover was as fair as any never beard his character called in 1 ness; had curiosity to know what effect Chemeketa hotel on the night preced heard it; did not see Stiles there; was
mornings for Linkville, and retftrn on election of that kind.
question in the community; nor the Cann hud on Mosier; soon after saw ing the election as absolutely false and intimate with Grovei and heard him
every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
E. A. Lake sworn.—Once made an character of Mr. Butler for truth and , Mosier and asked him, “Mr. Mosier the man who made it a black hearted say that if be could not be elected fair
Ij-ave Linkville for Like City, California,
Wednesdays ; arrive at Lake City Satur affidavit that Mosier bad received honesty in any respect: witness did the will you come around to the room perjurer. May have had a casual con ly he didn’t want to be elected at all.
days ; leave Lake Citv Mondays; arrive §1,900 for voting for Grover, and be writing when Butler bought the mill; where my frieuds meet to-night ?” He versation with Grover at the foot of the If there had been any money used by
at Linkville 'J biiis.lays carrying ¡nail and
I saw the money paid to Mosier and that got tho mill on 15 months credit, and said, “Colonel there is money being stairs that night about the election. Grover or his friends witness would
passengers.
he had no interest in the matter; witness gave a chattel mortgage on the machin used in this contest; I am a poor man The understanding of witness is that have been likely to have known it.
A. D. HELMAN, P. M.
J. K. Weatherford sworn.—Speaker
made thia said he out at the instance of ery. Did not hear of Butler and Mos and I want some of it.” We had some Grover went to bed at half past 10 that
W. B. Iligby of Corvallis, who was to
further conversation; reminded him night. Could not have been at the of the House; was acquainted with
Ashland Lodge No. 189,1. 0. G. T. get him subpeiicd to Washington for ier being instructed to vote for any one; that he had been sent to the legislature place mentioned at 12. Never directly Goodman of Umatilla. His first choice
saw Messrs. Trovitt, Mosier and Butler
Meet« nt the Tlall of Fle'infin & Fountain every
doing
it,
and
that
Higbee
knew
he
was
in the Dalles; Trevitt was thero to bid to support witness; said he bad been or indirectly offered Mr. Goodman or was Nesmith, second Grover. Witness
Friday evening at S o’clock p. m . Brothers and
*i«ter» in good »tanding are corllaily invited to at making a fulse affidavit at the time. on road bonds sold by witness; Butler offered §1,400 for his vote; did not ask any other member any money or other found him a man of honor and integ
tend.
II. B. VALPEY, W. C. T.
Afterwards witness made another affi told witness ho was there to make a him who offerred it; witness felt indig-< consideration to influence their vote. rity in all his dealings with him. Saw
J obs - E chamkh , Sec'y.
davit contradicting the first one and the trade with Mrs. Humason about cattle. nant and said to him, “I have no mon Don’t think Mr. Mosier was in the nothing to indicate to mind of witness
Governor’s office during the session. that Grover or his friend« used bribery.
Ashlun4 Lodge No, 23. last one is correct. He detailed a con Witness would believe any statement ey to use for that purpose.” He then
versation between himself and Higbee made by Mosier.
intimated that be wanted money as wit Never was in there with witness. Nev Talked with Butler and Goodman and
at the Chemeketa hotel, since the elec-
Judge O. 8. Savage of Wasco Co., ness understood him; do not undertake er come out of Governors office and they expressed themselves the same as
A. F. A A. HI..
found Stiles in room of witness. Whole they have since in evideece. Witness
Hold« their stated communication* Thursday even 1 tion, in which he demanded his first sworn.—Have known Butler and Mos to repeat his exact words; told him he
statement
as far as it relates to witness said he heard Wilson express -a deter
Ings on or before the full moon. Brethren in good ■ affidavit and some money which he un- ier about* 18 years; do not think money must use his own discretion about that;
•tending are cordially invited to attend.
| derstood was to be advanced to him as could buy them; they were not instruc witness felt disgusted and left satisfied is an unmitigated falsehood. Knew mination to go for the caucus nominee.
H. C. HILL, W. M.
Jas. Walton recalled.—In organizing
I a part of the mileage to Washington. ted; but it was expected they would that he would not get Lis vote aDy Wilson. He told witness One Arm
C. B. W at « ok , Sec’y.
Brown
bad
offered
him
§1,500
not
to
the
Democratic club at Salem the de
He says he had a Mr. Williams under adide by the decision of the caucus.
mor?. He appeared to be in dead earn
F.odge No.45, I the bed at the time listening to the con
Albert Wilson of Salem sworn.—Am est about it ¡never spoke to him after that vote for Grover and to keep out of the sign was to keep out measurably the
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I, O. O. F..
versation. The first affidavit was made the son of the Mr. Wilson spoken of in day. Said to Palmer during tho can caucuses. He said he felt badly about Grover men and more especially the
it. Witness considered Wilson an hon Watkinds men; this was to purify and
Hold their regular meeting every Saturday even ‘ in Dolph’s law office in Portland; while the testimony; about the 16th of Octo- vass, “Palmer you will get a majority
ing at their hall In Ashland.' Brother« in good this witness was under examination the I ber he received about §145 from a in this county.” Ho said, “I am doing orable upright man. Do not known of elevate the Democratic party in Marion
•tending are cardially invited to nr’end.
two affidavits referred to, also letters brother of witness on Puget Sound. all I can for you in a quiet way, Nes an attempt on the part of Grover or of county. The penitentiary Democrats
J. D. FOUNTAIN, N. G.
i from Higbee to Lake, were introduced The express books at Salem show he mith; there’s no use in my making any of his friends to influence members undertook to secure control of the club
I. O. M iller , llec. Sec'y.
in evidence.
received §100 more from the same pledges, you understand how I am on in his favor. Grover told witness that but they were snubbed effectually; con
Rebekah meeting« on Tues lay evening, nearest
J. L. Williams of Salem, sworn.— source. He received §400 from Mr. ’ the senatorial question.” Had no con if he got tLe office be wanted to go sidered the eiection of Grover fair, on
he full of the moon eacn month.
Was under the bed and heard the con- Brown or Mr. Chadwick; know of his versation with him about the superin there w ith a clear title, in order that he ly that the time honored usages of the
versation between Higbv and Lake; selling his flax to Mr. Holman in Sa tendency of the Penitentiary until leg might tight corruption wherever it party were departed from by holding
J. A. APPLEGATE.
Lake made Higby tell what the ar lem; he had no dog from the time of islature adjourned. He insisted on came from. Stiles once said in pres the secret caucus.
^ttoruru aadtfowrlorat-Xaw rangements were between them; Lake the session to the time of his death; his witness going into caucus; offered to bet ence of witness that he would evesdrop Jno. F. Miller recalled.—Didn’t want
asked Higby for money; would give father had no money at the time of his §1,000 if witness would go into caucus the Republican caucus. Witness ob Wilson to support Grover, for in the
SALEM OREGON.
him an order on Waters; the main point death; he was a pure, upwright chris- I be would get the nomination. He told jected to it. Did not think it was right. event of his election he would appoint
with Lake was to find out where bis af ! tian man and so considered by his witness he would be his friend if he Witness was 6 years private secretary Watkinds to some office. Wilson told
DR. J. II. CHITWOOD,
I would go into caucus, but his previous of the Governor. Salary was raised witness he had in black and white from
fidavit was; Higby said it was at Cor neighbors.
A. Hackleman sworn.—Did not tell conduct had destroyed witnesses faith from §600 to §1200. Never heard of Grover that he would not do that; on
A shland , ----- -
O regon . vallis but a copy liad gone to Washing
ton; Higby thought he could make §5,- Mr. Lavi Parsons that he was sent for in him. He told witness he could be Mr. Mosier’s declarations that he had that assurance he said ho thought be
OFFICE—At the Ashlaud Drug Store.
000 out of it; heard Lake tell Higby to go to Salem and that he knew money nominated if he would go; they bad received money until after the election. could support Grover.
James Quick, of Tillamook, sworn.—
“you know, Higby, there is no truth in I was being used; went to Salem on pri j put up a job on witness and he refused There were idle rumors on the outside
J. R. NEIL,
the affidavit;” Higby replied “I know vate business; saw nothing to indicate to go; it was a thimble-rigging con of money being used, made by those Mr. Wilson told witness that we have
j^TTORXEY AT-LAW,
it, but that is all right, I have got into that any improper means were being cern; was intended to be swindled out who wanted to beat Mr. Grover. At lots of men in Oregon that are prefer
this matter now and I propose to make I used to elect Grover; Mr. Hill of the from the start in secret ballot; had re the instance of Mr. Grover went up the able to Grover—lots of them. After
Jacksonville, Oregon.
some money ont of the matter.” Higby th'cg»nian and witness had talked the fused to go in and could not vacillate; Columbia to get Mr. Butler and Mr. his return from Salem be told witness
is a Republican; witness first saw Lake matter over and agreed that it was fair had to take a stand somewhere and Mosier to come down. It was stated that the reason he did not support Nes
i would not go. Never was in a Demo that a subpenna had been served on mith was because he behaved so ridic
in 1804, went to California; came back and honorable.
IL KELLEY,
States Treasurer Brown, detailed the cratic caucus whero that kind of voting them and they could not be found. The ulously about tho caucus.
last year under the name of Wright,
Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law, but soon resumed the old name; the ! circumstance connected with the loan (secret ballot) was done and have been Governor’s friends did not believe that Julias Sorenson.—Had known Mr.
first suggestion that perhaps Lake knew ■ of §490 to Mr. Wilson on recommcnda- in a good many; witness had been told they were trying to evade the summons. Mosier for 20 years; always considered
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J acksonville , O regon .
Did not go for the purpose of confer a reliable and and truthful man; wonld
something about false affidavits being I tion of Mr. Chadwick. The transaction his friends protested against it.
Will prac’lc« in all the Court? nt the state. Prom,
Dr. 8. W. Dodd of Astoria, sworn.— ring with these gentlemen in advance believe him on oath.
made was made by Mr. Watkinds to was regular and legal; witness said it
at en<ioD given to all bueiuees intrusted to my care.
J. C. Bewley, a Tillamook Republi
Omer.. In the boildi»e formerly occupied by witness; the manner of finding ont was had nothing to do with the election; Was at the meeting called at the re as to what they would testify to. Wit
Kahler A Watson, oppotite Court House.
ness
received
during
the
6
years
of
bis
can, sworn.—Mr. Wilson was for Chad
quest of Mr. Wilson at Astoria for the
of witnesses own concoction; in the considered Wilson an upright man.
service,
for
various
duties
perhaps
wick fi st, then for Nesmith. Said in
Gov. Chadwick recalled.—Corrobor purpose of instructing him relative to
conversation overheard by witness,
§14,000.
a
public speech he would lay aside all
Higby said he was in with Palmer in ated Mr. Brown’s statement about the his course in the legislature. He gave
JOHN B. PILKINGTON, M. D.,
Wm. H. Watkinds recalled.—No feelings he might have on auy account,
the expose, that Palmer had fallen out §400 transaction; was no connection be his positive assurance that he would
OCULIST AND AURIST, and was ready to make evidence that be tween the tender of tho penitentiary to stand by the caucus nominee. Hi9 first i such meeting occurred between Grover and vote for the interest of the people
I
P ortland , O rfgon .
! had received §10,000 or §12,000; Higby Mr. Palmer and the defeat of the bill choice was Chadwick, but he would Gilfrey aud witness as Stiles mentions. | as he understood it.
ives his attention to alt . diseases
Witness considered Stiles a bad man,
II. C. Dale sworn.—Wilson told wit
of the Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose held ont the idea that be (Higby) for leasing the prison; the tender of the stand by the caucus nominee. Ten or
aDd
bad
told
him
so,
and
had
he
been
ness
the reason be, a Democrat, oame
([xrticularly Cbrumc Na »al Cai»rru> a« tptciaiiie«.
would sell out to either of the parties; office of superintendent of the peniten twelve persons were present at the
Chronic coniplaluts and <li«ea«e« of women also
attended to. A large Lumber of references fur was waiting to hear from the Demo tiary to Palmer had nothing to do with meeting. Wilson did not Ray in pres there at that hour and Grover and Gil to be elected in a Republican county
nished. A tine s'.ock of
ence of witness that he had been elect frey talking, witness would have stop was because he was an auti-Grover man
i the senatorial election.
crats.
.AE7IF/CIAL EYES
John Hackleman, recalled and dur ed aa a Nesmith man; witness did not ped it; witness ¡was in the hotel about Wilson regarded Mr. Wilson as au in-
Thirteenth day: John Hackleman,
12 o’clock and Straight and Crane wan incorrnptible man.
Kept on hand, and for «a'e at reasonable rate«.
sworn.—Is intrusted with certain dn- ing the course of an exhaustive examin know of any pledge of Wilson to sup ted to see Grover, and witness went
31;tX
C. C. Babcock sworn.—Mr. Hiram
■ ties under the Board of Land Commis- ation detailed the matter of the loan to port Nesmith.
and
got
him
to
como
down;
saw
Stiles
Straight
said in a speach in Pape's ball
Peter Emerson sworn.—Reside in
j Wilson, corroborating the testimony of
sioners;
was
a
member
of
the
Third
at
Oregon
City, during the campaign,
I. O. Miller.
Salem; not personally acquainted with on the street a short time before; may that if he voted for Grover they might
house; the Third house convene at 10 ' Brown and Chadwick.
have been in the hotel; knew of no
J. H. D’Arsey, attorney at law, Stiles. On the night of the adjourn money being used to influence the elec know that he had sold ont for coin.
Architect and Builder?
o’clock and adjourned in 3 quarters of
GRANITE STREET' - - - ASHLAND. an hour; know Mr. Stiles; after ad sworn.—Know something about Mr. ment of the legislature he ordered no tion of Grover; Grover told witness
Fifteenth (and last) ¿ny.- A. H. Sale,
Stiles’ connection with the Democratic supper for himself, Mr. Palmer and not to ns« money or allow any to be of Astoria sworn—Knew Mr. Wilson
journment of Third house, went down club at Salem; be was a Nesmith man others; remember of his being there; used; Grover did not give a pledge that
ILT, do anythlrg In his line on short Dotice axxl
and conversed with him before senato-
o7 v_’J
W oo the lowest terms.
j the street with Palmer, Brown and witness thought; his character is not ' he came in pretty drunk; some say his witness should cot be appointed U. S.
CuntiEued to font th page.
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The Grover Investigation.