The Douglas independent. (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, May 31, 1884, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTHE INDEPENDENT. BA.TURDAY, MAY 31, 18S4. PEMOOfiATIO TIUKET. For Congress, JOHN MYEKS, of Clackamas county. Jiulc of Supreme Court, V.'. V. TJIAYER, of Multnomah county. Presidential Electors, L. B. ISON, of B.kcr; W. D. FENTON, of Yamhill; A. C. JONES, of ou;fUs. pistrict attorney 2d Dist., . XV HAMILTON, of Douglas c unty. County Ticket. State J5enati;M, V. F. OWENS, JAMES CHEXOWETII. Represcntativea, JAS. P. BURNETT, I. C. KENT. liEXliy BECK LEY, T. C. MACKEY. County Clerk, WILLIAM T. WRIGHT. Sheriff, 41. BROCK WAY County Treasurer, WILLIAM N. MOORE. County Commissioners, S. B. CARS, JOHN HALL. Assessor, E. C. SACREY. (School Superintendent, PROF. G. T. RtSSELL. Surveyor, WILLIAM THIELE. Coroner, EZEKIEL WRIGHT. DEMOCRATIC TLATFORM. The Demtviracy of the State of Ora -on, in cou ucij Assembled declare: Fir.it- -That we favor the forfeiture of all unearned railroad and wajon road grants and the opening of the land to settlement and occupancy by those enti tled to the benefits of the various land lawg of the United Suto. Scc-ond That we are in favor of the passage by congress of laws made in the interest of the people' regulating inter-St;tte commerce, and also State laws, con roiling and regulating fares and freiirhts upon all transportation lines, and preventing discrimination J jn favor of or JVgu'uiit persons or places. j Third That we look with alarm upon the unau thorized assumption of power and jurisdiction of United States courts in interfering1 with oilioui'3 col lecting the revenue of the State of Oregon. Fourth That we are in favor of the mortgage tax law, and believe the principle of taxation enunciated therein is correct, and ought to be sustained. Fifth That ? favor the passage of such laws in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes as will make the assessment and taxation cf property equal and uniform throughout the State, and demand the strict 'cnf.iicetnent of such laws when enacted. Sixth That the power conferred by the federal constitution upon congress to enact tariff laws was given for the sole and exclusive purpose of deriving revenues for the support of such government, and that the e" u'"i:ig of any tariff law for any other our pose, s axatiou of one class of people for th benefit class of people, is as entirely un. war ran constitution as it is repugnant to Juntico a the frenernl weifare, and we tnerefore favor a tariff for revenue, limited to U13 ne cessities of government economically administered, and a gradual hut persistent reduction of the exist ing protective duties. Seventh That the Improvement our coast bar. bors, the Columbia river and its tributaries, is of vital impoitanee to the commerce of tho whole State of Oregon, and we earnestly ask that an adequate ap propriation be made by our present congress to begin tiie work of the Columbia river bar improvements, already too long neirlccted. Wo also ask such appro priation for the Cascade locks as will insure their eedy completion; also, we ak of our rcpresenta tlvos in congress a united effort to secure a libera) appropriation for the improvement and continuation of the work of improving the harbors of Yaquina bay, Coos bay and the Coquifle river. Eighth That we favor the abolition of the prison contract system, and the prescut coolie trade con ducted on this coat, as degrading to the wage-workers of the country. Ninth That for the purpose of preventing growing frauds in our elections, and to preserve the fruits of the ballot-box, we favor the passage of a registry law. Tenth That we are in fauor of more efficient me chanics' lien laws. Umpaign Misrepresentation- The correspondent to the Oregonian from this place, whose communication was published in the issue of the 27th, is really quite facetious. Vo admit that I fon. L. F. Lane was desirous of peeing Hon. John Myers upon his out going trip to Ashland and therefore met him at the depot. Few Democrats in Rosljurg knew that he was on the train that evening, and those that did had too high a sense of propriety to in trude upon a private interview. Find ing the gaping crowd incorrigible and wishing an introduction, he made the best of the situation and presented many of our citizens, mainly Republi cans, to Mr, Myers. He met tem cor dially and they all seemed to be well pleased with the grasp of hi3 open, honest hand. As to Mr. Myers' return all know that the train arrives at a very early hour in the morning, Then very few were out of bed .none except tliose who are up to mischief or thoy drink, To which class this correspondent be longs we will pot venture to suggest. M Myers did not expect, nor did he itesire an elaborate reception at that hour, but on the contiary is willing for the reception on the 2d day of June .next. Mr. Myers met a fine reception at the court house, of the good and intel ligent people, who enjoyed his splendid speech. He was introduced to the au dience by Mr. Lane, but not with a su pwabundance of language and taffy, or due display of arrogance, as alleged. His introductory was in theso words; 'Ladies nnd gentlemen: I have en joyed the distinguished honor of repre senting yon in the halls of congress. I did so with zeal and earnestness of pur pose. The Democratic candidate at this time, will equal myN zeal and far exceed my ability. I now have the Jtonor and privilege to introduce to you gur candidate, who, I sincerely hope, may, by the suffrages of hornet voters, be known as Hon. John Myers, our next congressman" And that is all there is of this matter, but what thia corresjondent hoped to accomplish by his silly prevarications we wish not to divine. Freights and Fares. Hon. G. W. IUddleTlepublican candidate for ths legislature, is circulating what purports to have been a petition from citizens of Douglas county to tle legislature four years ago, remonstrating against the regulation of railroad fares and freights by the J? tate. He claims that James D. Burnett and V. F. Owens signed said petition. At that time Douglas county did not complain of the freight age system, but we deny that James D Burnett or W. F. Owens signed such petition. Whatever lias been done heretofore is at tlu3 time set aside and we pledge the solid Democratic legisla tive ticket to regulate fares and freights and don't you forget it. It is projer to say right here that the names of nearly every candidate on the Republican ticket appears to have signed the same, whether forced or aot we know not. This occurred four years ago and it seems nearly a thousand people signed it. Away with such trash. A Tinal Word- In view of the fact that bo far as this immediate canvass is concerned this journal closed its labors to-day. In commenting upon the State candi dates of the respective parties we have endeavored to do justice to all, whilst candid and advising to the people. As between Hermann and Myers whilst referring to the former it has been in personal, friendly language; as to Mr, Myers we may have gone further and expressed I our admiration for his can dor, impartiality as to the diversified interests of the various portions ef our young State, and his useful, genuine, excellent common sense. Of Mr. J1"! urn we have Only suggest ed that in point of fitness he should not have offered himself in comparison with Gov. Thayer. The latter is the choice of the lawyers of Oregon, almost uni versally. As between Hamilton and Lowery Watson it is sufficient to say Hamilton has been tried, tested and found effi cient, just and qualified. The people can and will honor him again and ben efit themselves. As for his compete tor, if wb cannot speak much good of hira we will extend the charity of our silence. ! The canvass for county officers has, we understand, been the model of pro priety. "We have spoken of all of them in this tone. The Democracy selected the abler mM, besides making a better platform, in the interest of labor and the producing classes. This has given them power throughout the county and insures success. We have heretofore given a iust review of the claims re spectively of Wright and Kimball. The former has had large experience and was esteemed for kindness and ac commodation. Kimball has had two yeara experience and we have heard of ! no special complaint. Urockway has had much experience, with entire satisfaction to the people and his senior officers. In regard to knowledge of the duties of his office he has greatly the advantage of Gus Tay lor and therefore can expect coBsidera b.e support that if Taylor had the actu al experience he might retain to him self. Sufficient to say they are both highly esteemed. To go over the two tickets separately is simply a reiteration of our former expressions. We believe the entire Democratic ticket ought to be elected and it is the duty of the party and our ninny independent friends to rally in force next Mondav. 1 The Real light Em- Now that the day of election will be with us next Monday, the voters should stop and think. The personnel cf the Democratic ticket, State, district and county, is good beyond comparison arid should bo elected beyond a perad ven ture and it enjoys fine prospects for a complete victor?. In addition to th'e excellent character of ths ticket the Democracy have every advantage in tho way of the platform. The lan guage of both State and county conven tions is plainly enunciated and sin cerely promulgated. There is no at tempt to disguise, nor is there evident therein any design to oither encourage or curry favor with renal, corrupt and oppressive corporal ion p. The contrary appears to bo the contemplation of the Republicans. With Democrats the people Nvell understand that they have burned their boats and retreat is im possible. They do not mean to go back on their words and if they wanted to do so it is' now too late. The hour for prompt and decisive action has arrived and if the Democratic soldiers do their dnty as well as their officers have done, we shall soon hear the bugle sound of victory. Vote the straight Democratic ticket; Hermann's Dilemma- We have been asked by several par ties interested in the premises if Mr. Hermann should bo elected to congress will he take an earnest and active inter est inoehalf of developing the welfare and future of southern Oregon? To t'lis question we are not prepared to answer yea or nay, but upon first blush tho indications are there is no reason why he should make any extraordinary effort for Coos bay or Port Orford, or any point in this locality outside a lim ited portio.i of the Coquille. At Myr tle Point Tie has a fine estate. He has a store of geueral merchandise, with immense stocks a magnificent hotel and just below a valuable steam saw mill, supplying excellent lumber to 8an Francisco and an interest in eitherothe bottom or in charter parties of two ves sels plying between the Coquille and San Francisco. In fact his situation and all his surroundings thpreare baro nial. To build up Coos bay and Port Orford will be to develop dangerous ri. vul3 and would go a 1 jng way to, impaiif the prevailing harmony and comfort of his situation. That he should favor railroads in that direction is equally subject for critical consideration. He knows that if a road is to be built its western terminus would be the deep waters of the Pacific and his property become a wayside station. If. Mr. Hermann has sense enough to go to congress he has also too much sense to sacrifice the benefits of his prudent and careful industry for the benefit of willing rivals. Mankind i3 unco we:ik and the saying is also true, "'11 take care of myself and 'et old Kick take I care of the rest." There is nothing in Hermann that would justify us in be lieving he would prove an exception. Watch for Fraud- It is onlv fair that it should be known to the corrupt and cunning that the better elements of both parties antago nize the idea of bnying and selling con victions as to our governmental affairs, either as against the felon purchaser or the still more felon seller. There will be men yes, men on hand next Mon day to watch the peculiar influence of monev as against an honorablv and honestly previous formed judgment. These men will be composed of gentle men of both parties and will bo observ able at every polling place in the coun tv. Then to the cunning and adroit, who contemplate making a stake out of the elective franchise, be on yourguaid. It is better far that the fraudulent vo'er than the square, fair American citizen should bs disfranchised. Dis franchisement is a part of the punish ment for a fraud-voter. The days of Tilden arc too ftesh iu memory to sug gest aught else. Sad, Ent True. The following we are precisely adr vised did occur, as published in the Standard ef May 27th; When G rover returned from Wash ington to fix up the electoral vote when Tilden was elected president of the United States, the Democrats gave him a reception at Champagne's hotel in Roseburg. Binger was desirous to de liver the reception speech, and accord ingly spent the day in manufuctuiing one of his spread-eagle speeches, nd was on hind to deliver tho same, he being very anyious to do so; but Mosher got drunk and spoiled the fu:?f by declaring that no d d Republican should make the speech. Mosher shoved Binger out of the way and com menced tho speech himself, but broke down. Consequently Grower lia.i to introduce himself to the people of Rose burg. Query: If Mosher had not got inebriated would Binger be a candidate for congress now Will some Repub lican answer this for the benefit of the people of Douglas county R. We know not these facts, but the official record will attest that our rep resentative to the 44 th congress a Democrat presented a resolution to the effect that the name of J. V. Watts be not counted, upon the ground that he was not elected according to the constitution of the United States. Ji the law means anything this -wis correct. A tie would have been' made and Tilden pronounced president. But then fraud was law. Binger, ;saw the law then, but alas it will take,7 since his new-born Republican zeal, nine days after election to open his eyes to the fact that pftople will forever hate fraud, however presented. But we are a his torian, not a Republican fraud. Hose Company Drill. Foreman Sanctuary called this company to drill last Friday evening, after we had gone into type. The boys did well and we heard many complimentary allusions ta thera frcm the tax-payers present. The hose stand a good pressure and hy drants, reservoir and pies are getting into a reliable condition. Regular meeting next Friday evening, at which time will be held an election of com pany officers for the ensuing year. An ordinance of the city defining a system of fire siguala will be published next week. Good Speech. The speech delivered in the court house by Hon. John, Myers, Democratic candidate for congress, was a grat suc cess. It pleased nS bevond expectation and left a favorable impression upon the minds"bfhis hearers. Wo have Ions known that he is a man of a sup3 rior order of ability, but we now real ize tint he possesses in a marked de gree elements of genuine statesman ship. Mr. Hermann is a good, fluent talker, but in matters of candor and breadth of thought he is noc the peer at this time of his competitor.' It is most evident that Myers is a direct friend of the farming, producing and laboring classes generally and they will grate fully indicate, their appreciation next Monday at the polls. It i3 impossible at this time to give a resume of his speech. It is sufficient to say it made votes and deserved to do so. We shal work and await with confidence a fa vorable result of the election, Obey. The Cxvod book says "Make yonr calling' and election sure." . The words used in connection with a polit ical election may sound blasphemous but in truth they are not Every right came from a superior power that over rules our dedtiny. Some of these rights, by the law ef instinct and rea son, were surrendered one; into each other, to the end that the stronger should not oppress the weaker. This was in consonance with the grand in tendment. Whilst, perhaps, we can not complain of grievous encroachment upon this law in Oregon, wo can ob serve direct violations in other portions of our common country. Swindle af ter swindle, robbery after robbery, chicanery, fraudulent failures, such as Villard's, monopoly oppression, deceit, such as Grant has developed, and other wrongs confound us. We have enough of them hers, but we may; have more. "Coming events cast their shadows be fore." The tim may come when we will realize that God's law has been dis regarded and '.hat wo ! are by si- i lence, ignorance or indifference, parties to tl ic crime. Unl ess some change we will ratify this wrong and the people will become serfs and vassals to ir di etary power. Therefore we say to ev ery voter within our reach be cautious, be wise, vote right and ! "make your calling and election sure."; What's the Matter? The American Register is a sound Democratic journal, published in Wash ington Citr. Tt lias many subscribers here, who highly appreciate its piinci ples and abilitv. But for the hist six weeks. we have not received a number. What does this mean Has tho Regis ter gone under, or does it intend to cheat us, or is there tiomething rotten in Denmark, or in the forwarding de partment of the Washington postoffice We strongly suspect it is the latter. Now then, Mr. Culprit, stiind up and recite your lesson. JVoticc to tiie Public. ALL PERSON'S ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED NOT to trust any one on my account, hh I will not pay an bills or accounts excent those which I make myself or expressly authorize bv writte.i or.ler. THOMAS BKOWN. Roseburjr, March 2, 1SS4. FARMS, FOE The undersigned lias for sale the following Ileal Prop erty in I)oug!as Coun ty, State of Oregon: A FIRST-CLASS GRAIN fARM NEAR THE piod dwelling- house aud out-buildiims, and a fine or chard; all well fenced and watered; 250 acrea in grain. A desirable home and very cheap. ONE FARM CONTAINING 332 ACRES. 125 OF which is plow land in cultivation, baiancc pas ture; all fenced; well watered; good hnprovenieats and orchard. SECTION OF LAND NEAR THE TOWN J of! Scottsbunr; 80 acres river bottom, balance lill and timber land. A FARM NEAR WILBUR, CONTAINING 923 acres; 123 acres in grain, the balance splendid grazing land. About 800 acress level, well watered and well improved. The crop and 500 head of cheep will be sold with the land if desired by purchaser, at a bargain. faRmnear roseburg, containing 320 acres, all under fence. Gooi farm or graamg land. A FINE STOC5 FARM CONTAINING 840 ACRES 12 mile from Roseburg; 123 acres of good grain land, at & barpijn. AL'RGE STOCK AND GRAIN FARM NEAR Oakland, containing 3203 acres. Ab'Ut TOO acres plow land, well fenced aud well watereJ. 4 STEAM SAWMILL AT DRAIN STATION gN Railroad. A FLOURING KILL AT SCOTTSBURG. A NO. ONE FLOURING MILL FOUR MILES from Oakland, on Calippoia creek A NUMBER OF TOWN LOTS IN TIJE CITY OF Oakland. J will sell the above real property on rea sonable terms. Tot full particulars enquire of .y... J. C. HUTCHINSON, Oakland, Douglas County. Oregon. JFos Sajle.t-1 will sell a good Hanes header, with two header beds, single and doubletrees, very low. Apply to S. B. Hendricks, near the depot, lloseburg, Or. OF OUE GENE IF mFRPMw Gall and Examine our Large Stock Before Purchasing. ierHITGH int Before W. G. WOOBWAED'S AND BUY A pa :t3ts One of the biggest and Lest stock of nothing bur the best YTHING Dont Fail .ossbi? SHERIDAN BROTHERS, ROSEBURG, OR'GN. They would announce that they have just received aud now have on hand one of the La? est Stock3 of General' Hardware Evor brought to Dou jlan, rn whpn ad Id to thir STOVES OF ALL PAT TKHNS an.4 HEADY MA.DK TI.WV A !', they are prepared to declare thV hav ih f.uj ply iu their Hue of a.iy housu m Southeru Oregon, which they propose can purchase eisawhere. In ,h shape ot bu.lciinjr materials 5. the &y i locks, butts, etc, we can ofle nil lienor inducements to purchasers. Tiy ui. We van give you bargains in the io wing brands of stoves, not equalled else where Muck's. Bonanza. Farmer. Utility. 'Dexter, Pacific, He Wetst. Clarendrx Occidej Iroii Kinjr, Empire t.'ity, and other siovt-s sd runjri-s. The Lv-st of workmen nro constantly employed m the manufacture ,ur Ttnwar and buyers should learn our prices. We have also barajjins to oflV-r in guns, such as Winchester, Sharp and -ther R ft, rs we-l as in Shot-mins and I'isto'e W are also Agents for th White Peerles and New Home Sewing Macl .D .u:uu ne sell atlowest rates and warrant as coainle te ir every reapect, We can also supply- Arerili ami Rubber Paints, 'J le best In th murket, at. lowest rate. Hive us a call, inspect mr slock, inquire as to our ;ric H. and wb promise to suit ft?' if any one can. S8 HUBBAEB Creek Mills! LA2U & U UiFAl PIlOlS. HA VINO PURCHASED THS ABOVE NAMED mills of K. St ej 'hens ajid Co., we nre now pre pared to furnish anv amount of the best quality of ever offerel to tiie yulHe in D'uig-las county We w.ll furnLh at thu mill at tho Mlawin i i.-: No. 1 rouitli lumber. ?12 per M. No. I fliHinn-jT, "K'h 2 )vr .M. No. 1 flori );, 4-tiic'h r, jvr 51'. No. 1 finishing lunilicr $ )mr M. No. I finiMliiii; lunibtr Jresneil on i si.!e ..tf-J4 jer 51. No. t finishing lumlwr rc4eii on 4 ili.'s. .Sfj3 jr 51. CLAUKE & BAKER. R.S.& J. C.SHERIDAN (Successors to Thos. P. Sheridan) DEALERS IX HARDWARE, TINWARE, STOVES, GUSS, CUTLERY, AND TINNERS fr'UR- NISHING GOODS. TIX STORE, ROSEBURG, Or. Having secured the aoove business, we are pre pared to keep up itsjormer good name for work and prices. W have the best of material and always a full Block of goods on hand and it is our aim to fur nish customers with first-eliss articles at live and let live prices. A full stock of Ivqu Steel TToy Sdle. Dcaloi from abroad will receive prompt attention. K, S. & J. C. SHERIDAN. OHM. S&D&BY'jS arlmv ! Crpposite Metropolitan Hotel, Eoseburg. Shaving anil Hair Cutting in a TV'orkmanliUc Maimer EAL STOCK You do Tiiat PF3 r NEW SET OF goods ever brought to town. I use leather and have got IN THIS LINE. to See Me! Of. WATCHMAKER & JEWELER Roseburg1, Oregon. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PEA LEI. TN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY A FINE ASSORTMENT OF SPEC- i TACLES, OF ALL KINDS. ! - Cull and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Don't forget the old stand of I BELFILS. METROPOLITAN HOTEL. This Popular House Situated n the center of the business portion of Roseburg, having recently changed hands, has been COMPLETELY RENOVATED, And prepared for the reception of guest, dining room will tie supplied with the best the The With good attendance. As Mrs. Zigier has charge of tho kitchen the cooking will be unexceptionable. ' Rates reasonable. Frei coach to and from ths railroad. LOU, ZK.LEB. CIVIL BEND STORE! V. 1 ARRINGTON, DEALER INi Dry Goodsrocsries, eto; All - Kinds of Prodjss Ta&n i.i Exchange. CIVIL BEXD, DOlla. CO., ORECOX. ALL KINDS OF GARDEN SEEDS And Flower Seeds, FOR K VLE IN PAPERS & BULK OISTIOjST SETl 12 cents per pound, at S. HASIIlrOX'S. Xotice of Final Settlement. In the Couuty Court of the State of Oregon for tho County of Doi'glas. In the matter of the ertats o James Quion, decea.'ed. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TIIAT THE Un dersigned admiiiis'rator of the estate of Js (uinn, deceased,, lias filed his final account of hi administration of sail estate in the Couuty Court of Dougla county, State of Oregon- Tb it said Court by an order duly tiiade and entered therein on Tues day, the 15th day of April, 1S84, appointed Mon day, July 7, 1:861, at 10 o'clock a. ji. of said day, at the court room of said Court, in the court honso in Rosebu, a time ami place tor hearing objections', if any there be, to said fin il account and the settlement of said estate This notice is published by Han. J. S. xitzhujrh, County Judjc. HENRY LANDERS, Executor. ' The Buyers' Guide is Is. sued March and Sept each year: 216 pages, 8x11 V inches, with over 3.300 illustrations a whole pic ture frallcry. Gires whole- Sale prices direct to consumers on all goods for personal or familjr use. Telia how to order, and gives exact cost of every thing you use, eat, drink, wear, or have fun with. These invaluable books con tain information gleaned from the mat 1 kcts of the world. Wo will mail a eepy Free to any address upon receipt of the . postage 7 cents. Let us hear from you, . Respectfully, MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. tS? & S8 Wabtsh Arcnne, CUwn JUL r CONCRETE PIPE? HENRY OVTERM.VN AND LOUIS BELFIL3 have obtained the ryht for lkUl.ts ooujityfor laying Continuous Concrete Pipe, for conveying water, and Louis BelPls and Gnrg Protsuian have obtained the riht for Josophins and Curry counties, and will sell farm Or in dividual rights and lay pipe tt the heaet figures. Any size from 1J to 22 inches furnished. Tiiis pipe is much Cheaper than Wood, Iron or Lead 1 It is also well suite I tit Irrl jation or Mini.i purposs and can bo laid any distance without Joints Axle G-Fea.ee! Best In the world- Get the genuine. Every package has our trade. mark and is marked Frazer's. SOLD EV ERYWHERE. noK-1 NOTICE. HAVING DISPOSED OF OUR BUSINESS IK this place to Messrs. Chenoweth, Stearns & Co . we desire to return to the public our sincere thanks for their patronage in the past and ask that they will iavor the new firm wi A a continuance of the same, and as we defire to close up all of our outstanding book accounts, we would revuest all parties owine un to come forward at once and settle up, ttither by cash or note. All accounts unsettled Janianr i iuua - will be placed in the hards of an attorney far solleo. tion. Take due notice and save cans. R. SMITH and CO. Oakland. Or., November 17, 1383. II. ABRAHAX. X. A. UIRSTEL. CUAS. UIK8TU. ABRAIIASX, UIRSTEL & CO,, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE GR0CKRS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 2 and 4 Nrti-fli Pmnt 2 POBTITAXD, i-y 7 f OK.