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
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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 . . -
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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.
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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.
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, . , .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-
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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 !.
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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.