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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1888)
TOE OREGON SCOUT. AMOS K. JONES editou, City and County Official Paper. Friday, April 20tli, 188S, Democratic State For Presidential Electors. AW II. Kitinoki:, of Multnomah. W. :. lin.vor. or l.inn. K. It. Sicirwonnt.of Uinntilla., For Congress - - Joiix M. Cn wiiN. For Supremo Jtluxc, Joiix Ui'iinktt. SIXTH For Jmlju1. For I'roseeutin IIJDJCIAL DISTRICT. V. M. KaMHKY. Attorney. T. ILCitAwvoitn COUNTY TICKET. Tor Joint Senator with Wallowa. L. 1J. UinViiaut, of Union. For Joint Senator with Umatilla, J. II It.u.cv ... of I'liiatilla, Fnr I'oiiroicntatlvt'f. ., AV. IT, Ihti max. - of Union. turned loose upon our shoics to con taminate our social fabric mid put :it dcliancc our laws while foreign cor porations and (191111; syndicates and lailroad companies have been allowed to possess themselves of large tracts of i onacled Ian its. the hirthiiidit of our nponlo ! cceding3 1 c I 1' while our citizens arc borne down by a systom of taxation that wrests tho earnings of tho laboring classes and thu poor, to make moro replete the coffers of the rich and Avliilc tho country is cursed with every species of corruption and extortion thai cun ning avarice can devise or arrogant money kin us can execute. There lias been such apathy shown I on the part of these two parlien, so far i as trying to do anything toward the j amelioration of existing and rapidly t growing evils, that we. in common I with thousands ofothers not slaves to ingmeti of the state. The records of the legislature will show thatwhilo lie was a member of that body, it was through bis efforts that some of our best and most important laws were AVo have watched the pro of tho Oregon legislature for several years past, and we have no hesitancy in saying that Mr, IMuchart has served his constituents STATU.; UK3IOC11ATIC ll'I.ATl'OKM. The Democracy of the State of Ore gon, in convention assembled, declare its fealty to the great national organi zation, of which it is 11 part, and asks the respectful attention of tho people of the State to its statement of nation al and local politics: I. Resolved, That we heartily en dorse President Cleveland, who by his n.mtiliilif niiit linnnwfiv niir! tlil.ililA' In faithfully and well. His upright j (mj trust roiost-cl in him, has illthdrat course throughout deserves substan- c,i the principle that this is a govcrn tial recognition at the hands of our j mcnt of, by and for the people, and people, and we believe he will get it one pledged to guarantee equal rights J. L. ALBERSOM -DEALER IN E COKNl'COriA . OREGON. party, became utterly disgusted and : considered the advisability of abandon ing both of them as inadequate to the exigencies of the times and organizing of I.a (trande. of ha Orandc of Union. Tiiixi:a Oi.tvn:, For Sheriff, 1). A. McAMsrr.it, - For Clerk, A. T. Nr.tt.r., For Treasurer, K. C. ItitAiKAitn. - For Assessor, N. IS. JIowmax, - - of North Powder. For Cnininlpsionors, .1, K. 1'. Hakim, - of Suniniervllle. S. T. Shxoh, - - - of Cornucopia. For Superintendent of School C. K. OMViut, - - of Hiunnidrvlllf. l'or Coroner, A. C. (nio, ... f 1'nlon. E' u;xi: OiiAsr For Surveyor, Republican State Ticket, For l'roddeutinl Electors, C. W. Kiu.tox, of Clatsop. Vm. Kaim;s, of Multnomah. Itoiiurr Melm.w, of .Josephine. For Coiife'iens, ... Itixonu IIhiimavn, For Supreme Judge, - - - V. 1. I.wui. of Suiiinierville. a party of patriotic Americans, huv- j iug for its object, not the attainment 1 of power for prestige and tho spoils ot ! olllcc, but for the purpose" of wiping j out of existence , evils which the doni I ijiant parties seemed inclined to ignore j or were afraid to agitate lest they ; should offend some of the foreign lep ers whoso support was deemed essen tial to their existence a party having for its purpose the purification of our national politics, and to redeem, ere it was to late, the republic from an era of anarchy and misrule which was apparently close at hand. This move ment was deemed so noeessarv that of Union. SIXTH .JUDICIAL DISTINCT. Forjudge, ,I.mi:s A. Fix,. For Prosecuting Attorney, - .1. I,. Rank, COUNTY TICKET. For Joint .Senator with Wallowa. J. V. Nonv.M., - - of .Suniniervllle. I to For Joint Senator with Umatilla, A. li. Mattoon, - - of Li (iiande. " - For itepresenlative.i, Ciiak. (iotiiiNonm, - of Island CItv. J. li Ron, f Snmiuoivillo l'or Sheriff, A. X. Hamilton, - - of Suniniervllle. For Clerk, J. T. Wii.ma.mmux. , - - of Union, l'or Commissioners, John McDonald, - of .Suniniervllle. (iuiiU'ii: lli:.v.M:uori - - of Eagle, For Superintendent of Schools. .1. h. Caktkh, - - of bland City. For Sun oyer, J. W. Ki.Miinr.1,1., - of North Powder, For Assessor, J. I), (in i.i), - - or Indian Valley, For Coroner, It, I). Hi'iuais. - of Siinnneryllle. the American I'arly, the platform of which was published some time ago in this paper, was organized in several stales of tho Union, and ere the next presidential election, would have grown to gigantic proportions had not a check been put to it, in a measure, by the attitude of IYosidont. Cleveland on the tariff ipiestion, and by other indications that his party, at least, is willing to strike out in tho right di rectionespecially when if is lorced in this campaign. No safer man could be sent to serve us iu tho next legislature. For representatives wo have Mr. Ar. II. Huffman and .Mr. Turner Ol iver 011 the, democratic side and Mr. Charles fJoodnotitdi and Mr. J. L. Hoe on tho republican side. As be tween (loodnotiuh and Huff man wo unhesitatingly select tho latter, who is a gentleman well and favorably known by nearly every body iu the county, having been a resident of it from the time of its formation. Mr. Huffman is a genial whole-souled gentleman, of unusual intellectual at tainments, and possessing iu an em inent degree the executive qualifica tions necessary in a legislator. Tak ing into consideration the esteem iu which he is held by all who know him 1 and tho unpopularity of his opponent, wo predict for Mr. Huffman the ens- ! iest ' k walk over" ofanvof the can didates. Wo art! not acquainted with Mr. I'oo who seems to be a stranger in this section. His name, however, appears on our subscription books, which is a big card in his favor, with us. We regret having to go back on him, but must do so, when we size biin up alongside of our friend and every body's friend, the genial talent ed young Turner Oliver, who lias been amongst us sinco he was a little i Carries a complete stock of everything re quired by the Miner, Farmer and Stockman. Call and examine goods and prices, and lie convinced that you can save A lllllEF RllMlDW Tho Democratic, and Republican State platforms as adopted by their respective conventions wo publish to day, and put at tho Jiead of our col- iiiiuiH the tickets placed in nomination by the (wo parties. As wo promised last week we shall review in as can did a manner as wo know how, the principles of the two parlies as enun ciated in their platforms, and, also, the relative merits of their respective candidates. In doing so we shall use our own judgment so far as it goes, and where wo are unacquainted with the candidates, shall refrain from ex pressing an opinion concerning them lest upon a hotter knowledge it might prove erroneous. Wo do not wish to, be unjust to any man. As ;m inde pendent journalist we have a right to take this course. If our ideas, or the conclusions wo arrive at, are not ac cepted by our friends and readers wo freely accord to them tho privilege of taking issue, and our columns are at their service for the pnrposu of butting us- right. As will bo seen by roferonco to the two platforms, there is quite a unan imity of sentiment hi jill essential points oscept the matter of the reduc tion of tarilf ami the disposal of tho surplus which has accumulated iu the treasury of the United States under a protective tariff system. This one point of difference, however. enough, It is a momentous differ once, and one in which we believe tho welfare of the people is moro vitally at stake than in any question ofgov ormental policy that has been raised for years. Wo are in accord with, and heartily endorse that planlcol tho Cleveland's message was a brave one, such as wo did not expect. Whether he deserves credit for it, or not, we . do not know nor care. Doubtless ho interpreted the hand writing on tho wall (for it was there, in characters as distinct as those that startled the ancient king) and had sn gacitv enough to direct his lollowers iu tho right direction. We would hr.vo been pleased had tho republicans been as sagacious and turned their course in the direction pointed out by the warning linger. That thev havo not done so wo believe is the fault of I. (!. itlaiiie, thnirchoseu leader, who apparently in pique, having accepted the challenge of his adversary, and marshalled his legions iu lino of battle, albeit 011 disadvantageous ground, concludes that I.e don't wan.t to tight any to all and give special privileges to 1 none. II. Hesolvcd, That Ave approve tlic ! present faithful and efficient Democrat- I ic. Stntn Administration. I III. Ifcsolved, That wc most earn- " time ly trading at homo. cstly and unqualifiedly endorse the ) " T"T T"T C Tp A rf a" ) TAT f policy of tanir revision, and a red no-I I T I M VI I 7 A I l r I tion of the surplus revenue to the needs ; v 4 -1- Y ' y L -VJ ' of the government, economicallv ad- .- - --- - v --- - - ministered, as set fortli in the Presi dent's last annual message to Con gress. We believe that such a revision is indicated by sound policy, and that unnecessary taxation is unjust taxation and oppression, and public revenue should, as far as possible, be derived from taxes levied upon tho luxuries, rather than upon the necessaries of life. IV. Kesolved, That wo demand the forfeiture of all unearned land grants and that the public domain bo held as a sacred trust for homes for our rapid ly increasing population. And we commend and approve of the Presi dent's message in regard to Oregon wagon road grants lately sent to Con gress. V. Kesolved. That nroner tmblic policy looking to the future security ' In connection will be found a GOOD FEED AND LI VERY STABLE Where all will find excellent accomodations for their teams. Tgg lligs at Ecasonable Eates. ZgM, J. L. AL15EHSON, Cornucopia, Union County, Or. W. D. BEiDLERA, Proprietor. Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of evervtldnj,' in his line, manufactured of the best material obtainable. He is now oll'eri.ig lor sale the boy, and is what you might call a 1 pie, enjoying the blessings of liberty in product of Union county a product that no section need be ashamed of, of the country, requires that tho gov"- BCSl iOt OT SCldclleS, CM 10X06)' JJllCCS tllCin 'WGVG eminent keep all its pledges to the . 7 -m s soldiers of tho Union in its various GVGV OJfGVCd 111 Ji-ClSteVIl OVCCJOn t Jon E AD HAKNESS, HORSE BLANKETS, CUKRY COMBS, of honor, without visiting bunions up- 0,.? CtltKASK, HAUNTS on the people equal to the maintain-, ' b i ance of a standing army, exhausting of , FlTSt GlaSS Estafol B S 1 rS18Slt the resources of the tax-payers, which . .. may be needed for future defense. ESTC all and examine soods. O Main Mrect. I nion Oregon. VI. Kesolved, That as a free poo- '-vivv 1 . . - 1 .. .,,..........,,..,. r 11... .... 1 1.. it llllli;ill 111 LIIU JIUUJI1L, U WL- nounco the policy of the .English gov- und which he. can put on exhibition in tho Oregon legislature with feelings of pride. Turner will receive the hearty encouragement of tho gray beards of the county, and tho young and middle aged men will all be with him unanimously. His election is a foregone conclusion. For coun'y dork wc will bo called upon to decide between the present incumbent Mr. A. T. Xeill and Mr. .1. T. Williamson. Everybody in tho county knows these gentlemen as well, probably, as wo do, so it is not nec essary lo discuss their relative merits. Wo think, however, that Mr. Ncill is a natural born clerk and that Mr. Williamson is nothing of the kind, but ; would, no doubt , make a pretty fair sherilf. Everybody knows the nomiiu'cs for sheriff Mr. Hamilton the present incumbent and Mr. D. A. McAhster, himself, and withdraws to tho ' of Island city, l'.oth are good and rear while all eyes aro turned expec tantly on him. Wo want to see the "Plumed Knight" placed In nom ination again for tho presidency. Ho is unanimously the choice of his party and apparently their only hope. Why does lie hesltato if ho thinks his cause is just V Let him come forward as a patriot should, or let his followers tear the dishonored plumes from his head and brand him as a demagogue and a coward. When 1111 issue of this kind has been discussed as this will bo and left to a tribunal composed of the entire people, we believe that iu uiue-ty-nino cases out of a hundred the right verdict will bo rendered. If Mr. Hlainu is sincere iu his express ions he should accept, tho position lo which his parly calls him, and trust to the justice of his catme to carr,' him through, which it will if there ii any justice iu it. it was nut our intention at thi time to discuss national affairs, or tho tick ots, only so far as our county affairs are concerned, and the qualifications of the men from whom wo are to se lect our local otlieei'is for tho entiling term. In national affairs we believe that every man should support thu is J nominees of thu party whose policy ho thinks will bo best tor the country at largo. Iu county affairs he should lay aside his politicul prcdjmtircs and consider tho quuHliotUimis of tho men alone, and vote tor thorn accordingly. For joint xeiuitor wih Unmtllla eminent 111 its administration of Irish all'airs; and Unit wo extend on behalf of tho Democracy of Oregon our earn est sympathy witli Gladstone and Par noll in their ellbrts to secure Homo rule and Land Keform for the people of Ireland. VI I. Kesolved, That we endorse the salutary policy of the National admin istration in restricting corporations to tho privileges and profits to which they are strictly entitled under the law. VIII. Kesolved, That wo are in hearty accord and svmpathv witli the efl'orts of the laboring masses and wage earners to ameliorate their condition and estaonsti their rights; and are in 1 favor of an enactment of such laws as! will best protect their interests. I IX. Kesolved, That wo favor an , amendment to tho constitution of tho United States providing for the election j c it. 1 01.. ... . c 1 1: . i uniuii nuui-s nuiiaium n.v :i mice i vote of the people. X. Kesolved, That we favor an amendment to tho present railroad commission law of this State, conferr ing upon the Hoard of Railroad Com missioners power to fix and regulate rates for the transportation of freights on the railroads within the Stale of Oregon. XL Resolved, That we are in favor of the opening and improvement of the Columbia liver and various ports of entry on the seaboard, so that the commerce of the country may bo con voyed without interruption to the mar kets of the world; and for that pur pose we demand of the general govern ment liberal appropriations and the speedy passage of the River and Har bor bill now ponding in Congress. XII. Kesolved, That we demand of tho general government tho speedy completion of the locksat the Cascades, and tho immediate construction of locks at Tho Dalles, on the Columbia river, and suihcient (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) J. S- ELLIOTT, Everything First Class. Terms Very Reasonable. Buss to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains. m H Domocrulio platform relatlvo to this 1 county wo havo Mr. A. li. Mattoon, question, and, also, approve the poli cy of the present administration as ox emplillcd lu the Interior Department by the (ieneral Laud Olllco in its ef forts to protect the publio lauds from unscrupulous sydleates and dishonest private citizens, which policy the Re publican;, lu their platform, havo scon lit to censure. For several years pu&t thog.o. p. has apparently been content to rest tin Its laurels, und tho prestige of former Victories, and exclaim, Mtou what wo otv duno!" whilo the ury of democ racy has boon, "Seo what wo uro ?o iugtudo?" but not aiiipvo toward doing anything of uoiifcuqtiuncc have they made while hordes of hum.ui ver min from I lt$ Uhl World luw bmi of LaClraudo, republican, and Mr. 1. II, Italuy,of Feudlaton, democratic. As we know nothing about either of those gentlemen it would bo prounup tuous in us to attempt to dUtus their merits, and we shall not do at thU limit. l'oslbly during thu campaign wo will llud out moro about them. For joint Minuter with Wallowa county, Mr. J. W. Xorval tuul Mr, L. U. lilliehnt't arc bcfiv foi itm siderutiull. Idle u.1 b i a MiRvie regard nr., I ii u n.i hip f n- . f.,-i lliiuud aontioioan uic fu. 1- nt. that In our opinion the people would bo better seivcd b) hi opponent. Mr. Itii. eh mi I !i i.l m in . . . - iliir v. , I l' dl I 1 , I- capable men, and wo are sure, no mat ter bow the election may result, of l aving a good sheriff. For county treasurer, Mr. E. C. Uraiu ird will probably get there "by tho skin of his teeth." We will try and endure him another term. For assessor wo havo Mr. X. 15. llouiunn, of North Powder, and Mr. .1. I), (iuild, of Elgin. Mr. fJuild, wo tiro told , has but 0110 leg. a cir cumstance which will , no doubt, se cure for him many votes, but at tin same time wo think I hat his condition disqualifies him for tho olllco No man with one log can assess this county and do it properly, unless ho employs competent deputies, iu which case there would be nothing iu tho oflico for him. Wo are but very little acquainted wilh the nominees for county commis sioners. Their names appear on our i list ot loaders, However, and wo arc willing to gamble, and go odds that tucy are all good men and true. If we find that any of the four need Hay ing wo will attend to their case in some future issue. l'or school superintendent, C. IC. Oliver, of Suinuicrvillo, and .1. L. P n ,.f 1,1.. ...1 ..!(.. '.,,, , . , .States they have so niueh to bo proud, money and take your choice, we don't , aml u (lf whieh tu,v m,1 omi. know any tbinjf about thorn. : tied to share, now mako and present For surveyor Mr. .1. W. Kimbrcll ; the following statement of their prin of North Powder, and Mr. Eugene i eiplos and policy : Chase, of Union. We aro of tho J , Wo favor lionest and enioientad opinlon that Mr. Kimbrcll, tho repub- "-twton of departments of govem ' . 1 -i 11 .! 1 , 1 titont, both state and national. Hen,, nominee , .s decidedly tho bpst . n Tlio ripht of tlt. citmm nulluir- ffl &8SSH to BSiii m Ik z twi;''StW' H 3 A fSV 1 UJ .rj ill ' r( t&kwmzimmm ir 1 1 o r&vric tana CO H 1 SJ Tlic Most Simple and Perfect Washer in the World. Over 75,000 Now in Use. TESTIMONIALS. therefor, and that we favor the as far as is in its power, shall such improvements at or around these points as will, until tho completion of tho locks, accoinniodato the commerce of the country. Fin'on, Oregon. Maw 11, Ins". This is to certify that Mr. (.'harle ('. t'oll' inberry, on May 111, washed with an Acme washing machine t my hotel, iu one hour and fortv-live minutes, the followiiiL' named appropriations articles: rainuy washing. 4 line sinrt hTATi: iturtmincAx i'lvti'ihiji, The reimblieans of the state of Ore gon iu convention assembled, reaflirm ing their allegionco to and confidence in tho groat republican parly of the nation, of whoo grand acoievomonts and long and successful administra tion of tlie government of the United . State i l,!,,r drawers, 2 undershirt, 2 waists, s pair i ' j seeks, I apron, 2 towels, 12 handkerchiefs, iii.ikc (j collars and 1 pair cutis. Hotel washini;. Limine, ciotns, is sneets, an pillow cases, and 7D towels 170 pieces in all. The above washing gave perfect satisfaction. K. II. Mll.l.Kl!, Proprietor Centennial hotel. Union. OroL'on. Mav 12. 1S7. j This is to certify that I have used the Ac j me washinj; maehiuu and wringer, and ! tliorouhlv te-ted it, and am now sati-lied that it is the bot wahuiK machine now in use, and unlio'itatiutdy rocoinmend it to any person wishing a washing machine. I am -adsllcd that it will do all or more than is claimed for it bv Mr. Colllnlierrv, MILS. MARY K. KATOX. Fnion, Oregon, May 11. 1SS7. This is to certify tliat I have u-od the Ac me washing machine mid wringer to do two Ini'KO family washiutis. and it jruvo me jtcr feut .satisfaction, and I think it will do all that it is recommended to do. JlltS. C11ARI.KS ROIilNS. Fnion City Hotel, fay 11, JSR7. This is to certify that the At liin washing machine lias done two washings at my ho tel, and it 1ms given perfict satisfaction, ami I think it will do all that Mr. Colllnber rv represents it to do, 1,. J. 1JOOTIIK. Fnion, Oregsii, May 10, !Ss7. This is to certify that we have tested tho Aeiiiu washing machine and wringer on several occasions and have no hesitancy iu saying that It is the best machine we liavo seen MliS. KM MA JUNKS, MRS, AU.Ii: JONES. Chas. C. Coffinberry, - Manufacturer, Fnion, Union ('mmty, Onegou. Dealers In mini far the ollbo. He is mi expert in his lino, and I nctluy as deputy sur veyor at the present time. Ho is also deputy mliioral surveyor of this dis trict . having boon rottmtly appointed by the aurvoynr geueinl of Oregon. This speaks lu Id favor. ized by law, to havo his voto honor ably counted ought to bo respected, and all eilorts to curtail or limit that j right dosorves tho condemnation of all ' good eitixeus. ' 111. That tho policy of tho demo i emtio administration which would place wool and lumber on tho free list pei iciii'c ,i- a !. llll.l f t H : . 1 . s ,lt.), Foj'oorotior wo Imrdly know whieh i and woollen goods on tho highly pro to ctooldo upon "Pap" Vralgot Un-; teotcd list, cotton ties on the free list ion. oi lUrntjv" Hubors, of Sunt- ; othar similar hoop iron in tho pro inorville. If wd know which would tectu.d IUU,1, wVlch r0!1'! make the p.v.htcoi-le WtWild dp- I V'1"" 'collection of JaO.000,000 ... 1 . .. . i , kB'r onoh year, while at tho samo eel.' in a mi. , ute. .W it I wo will jmu dm nmjoritv applaud and claim k.'cp un.m nil alter the elfc-ilou, thou to carry out the president's idea that a it Hat in i r..p uitt will, tljfur- Utrttl tax in robbery of tho people, con- stituU' a niece of unnarallulud noliti- I .i i.... iw i.. . . .... ...iii. 1 cal dishoitustv. lntvintf for its solo nli. . v . ---.a - - -- - ji ot the nieces- of the dt'liiocratio pttr t at tl no.i i h i n.in, t en at tho wx ' HM l D i unit i a.i. Mttvrly bpcakln". help him 4 Set" on the remains. If I'ap gets wy with lit . -1 1 . xv 'u.ai tiie-c j 'iu him and In , ! i-';u i- l. I Duich wake over I' .. i t ' iii..-. Tobaccos d Oip, Iffliy and Fif kk Sohool tin and Mm, IgeOrders from all parts of tfie country promptly attended to.