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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 1889)
THE OREGON SCOUT. AMOS K, JONKS KDITOlt, City and County Official Paper. Thursday, Aug. ISSi). KDITOlt IAT, NOTKS. Tun La Grande papers deny tlmtitn effort wixa niado to trade n branch rail road to .Siniiniorvillo for 2i)0 county teat voles. Wo are not Hurpitecd at their denial of it. Fhotkctidn means happy homes and high wages and (security for the workingtnon. Andrew Camigic, Oc tober, 1888. Under the new scalo wages will bo reduced about lf per cent. Andrew Carnegie, June, 1889. A Skatti.i: dispatch dated August 8th says that tho republican territorial central committee culled a convention, to nominate a state ticket, to meet at Walla Walla September 4th. The county convention will meet August 2!)lh and the number of delegates will be 298. Tin: Oregon Ktato fair will com mence on the Kith of September next. Extensive preparations aro being made and tho fair promises to bo more interesting than any which has pre ceded it. Wo return thanks to tho management for complimentary ticket and invitation to attend. Iris said that Portland's democratic daily is now an assured fact. A $(), 000 Hitbsidy has been raised and W. It. Hearst of tho S. l' Examiner is to put in a 200,000 plant soon. Hearst now or does things by halves and wo may expect a roitlund edition equal to the San Francisco Examiner. Alongside of such a paper tho Oregoniau would dwindle into insignificance. Tun initial number of The Malheur Gazette, puplibhcd at Vale, by J. M. Shcpord, is on our table. It gives promise of being an interesting and useful journal. Air. Shopord was for merly of tho JJcdroek Democrat and knows how a paper should bo con ducted: I t will appear, howovor, to a casual observer, that there is no call for two newspapers in a town tho si.o of Vale, unless u remarkable giowth in population i'h anticipated. Jrwii: Ti:mtv, who, with Sarah Al- thca, his wife, have been tho subject of so much sensational court proceed ings in San Francisco, was shot and killed by a deputy marshal for assaul ting .lustico Field of tho Supreme Court. Tho killing took plaeo at La throp a railway eating station near San Francisco. Tho deputy, being a body guard of Judge Field, evidently thought ho Was called upon to do something. Although Judge- Terry was considered a dangerous man ho was unarmed at the time, and from tho nowspapor reports wo judge that tho killing was uncalled for and un justifiable. Justice Field appears to bo a coward and a knave. AN()Tiu:u i'onci: in: i.v.on. Every little while attention is called to tho fact that science has taken up and endorsed the statements made in works of fiction. Uulwer, Margrave and Haggard havo written novels based on tho theory that human life may bo protracted to an indefinite pe riod. And now comes tho report that Dr. Hrown Scquard recently an nounced to tho Hiological Society of Paris, of which ho is president, tho discovery of a substanco which is capable of making tho old young and tho weak strong. It is composed of tho living cells of young and healthy animals, reduced to u pulp in a mortar with distilled water and injected into tho system with a hypodermic syringe. Doctors aro generally averse to taking their own medeeines, but tho great French specialist has administered this remedy for old ago on himself and, if accounts are correct, is delight ed with tho result. Though born no uly seventy-five years ago, he feels jib vigorous as a man of fifty. Two injections of this elixir of life trans formed him. lleforo ho used it ho had little or no appetite; was unable to sleep more than hour at a time, and was tired after working a few minutes in his laboratory, lie was discou raged and disheartened, Now he can work for hours without being fatigued, His appetite is good and his sleep sweet and refreshing. He can prose cute his studies hotter than ho could thirty years ago. He is again ambi tious and hopeful. The alleged dis covery is causing a ripple of oxeito mont throughout the country and inuoli is being said about it by pliyni oians and the uewspapuiv. tiii: oitAxni: nowi. n i .i. TJic Tiiconia (SlfJit- mw building of tho Hunt railrrv 1 oust from Walln "vVulU t! . Grande Hondo valley .ml t: - j to Jloiao Oily, to eos.nect v roiiU from Omaha, ii.k!c I great agricultural territory 'A ' tii., t ." v.il! thus become tributary toTncou: . will tap one of tho richest mioiti;: rrgtone in the country, equal, pfrhapi?, to the Conconully and Ouur d' Ak'iic. Not only are thuro rich mines of silver and gold, hitherto umvorked bt-cause of their remoteness from railroads and waterways, but the copper prospect aro the finest in the world, said to bo equal to the Jireat mines in the Lake Superior district. There are now sev eral mines in operation in this region, tho ore being packed out on mules, but even with this expensive tntn? por- tat.on tho ore s rich enough to nay a profit. With a railroad into the heart of the region, these mines would be- come at once vaiuauie. jne nay Horse mine, in tho Snake river valley, which has shown very favorable pros pects, will bo close to the line of the proposed road There uie also large quantities of excellent timber growing in this section, much of which would be shipped if facilities were provided. A party of prospectors mo now at work on some of the mines, and will bring small shipments to tho Uyan smelter as soon as it starts up. IhtADSTKiXT'rt of July 10th hays: "Less activity appears in tho wool market than at any time for two months, and juices are easier, if not quotably lower. The manufacturers have been disappointed in their expec tation of obtaining a considerable advance over last year on their light weight stufl's. At Philadelphia wool has been very quiet, owing to the un settling effect of the Eastern failures, which have caused buyers to hold off for lower prices, and have made selli rs more critical about credits. Tho mar ket is weaker, but it fi ilithVult to fix exact prices in the absence of any gen eral demand." Tin: old "pathfinder," Gen. John C. Fiemont, appeared in court where judgments were entered against him for sf (12!), including inlciest and cots, in the suit of lhotano Uros., against him. Tho General voluntarily ap peared and admitted tho debt, but stated his inability to meet tho liabili ty. Confession of judgment was there fore recorded against him. Tin: vigor and value of Mr, Cleve land's state papers has led to their issue in book form. They furnish in formation of prime value, bearing upon present polities and issues that aro to bo vital for a generation to come. FOREST DELL DOTLIITQ. Nmvuy Loiter f rum I'ltio Volley--TIoHNiue rnrtlrM--I)'M'rlilin il FIU Llll;. August 16, ISS9. Items scarce. Weather hot and dry. Farmers from Snake river uro bring ing apples, melons, plums, tomatoes, etc., into the valley. Mrs. Aleck .Stalker has been quite ill for several da;. . Frank King has returned to Fine from Sanger. Ilo reports the quartz null closed for the present. Married. At tho renidenco of the bride's parents, Aug. 7th, Miss Esther Murray mid Mr. Hubert llnsselt, for merly of Grande Uonde. We did not learn tho ollleiuting minister, Tho happy couple depaited soon after for their future home in Long valley, 1. T. Schools in I'iue nil closed except Mibs Stalker's. Mr. Wise ban returned to his home in Eagle, Mr. Clark to Maker and Miss Coodall toiler home in Craude h'oude. Mr. and Mr. Cooper aro visiting iu Pino, (ho guests of Mr. and Mr. J. A. Dummy. Died.- Of spinal meHKetis, 8uir day, AiiKUNt nth, Athert, aged about i Mionii... m ot nr. ana Hn. Aleck ; btalker. "lh is not lost, but gon , before." . . , Leon Dawouu And J. A. Dtiunoy eor Mi.t lw-' u,...,v. .... i i 1 ttiuotlio l)0M (Uhortuvn Ami IitUH- ' crs of tho rollout IrUh lukoexiwdUioh. . 1 (uito u number of prtie from Fine unit Cornuiioiiia hav boon mUctiug lit Kiah Liiko, aitimtci! ubout 15 tnilei. north from otuiU'r of tho alley, in tho mountain. Thu Uko ic about ono milu in length by m -h.iif mile wiilo, nnd so leej in jila.v il...t ,'!.hi foot of topo fnilii to r.ai h ht.tt 1' abounila in (Mi. moiiutai i u. , .o foot ami .n h n n. i' I iho inmiiitaiiiH nromi'l allonl line loiutiiiK for ilucr ami .c,i tt c. u n . i! u- nt'y ft t! lake were Mr. and .Mi Ii al-, Air. n:l.l Mrs. Small, Miss JJoycr und others from Cornucopia; i : ,i ! Benson, of Cornucopia, maker, Mrs. Clark, Miss Ai . M 'ii-. Mr. Renvis and Mr. Kobt. . i! in mi wi le another party; Leon I'.ii l Edith J)aveon, Henry and Mary Li i p, John Dick, Nellie Uccd, Lena Pancake Painter and Grace Boylea coiui oaed another party, and rtill another consisted of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dcnney, Miss Mary Goodall and Mr. Brace Pancake. There is a boat on tho lake, placed there and owned by Mr. Boa!. All the shallowest parts of the lake and near the shore are covered with great creamy or rather orange colored water lillies. Away from the heat and smoke and dust of the valley, in the cool shade of 'grand old mountains, drinking from cool i wings and rills, iloating idly cn COIUlmnV) g0Cll fc , ;, L, tl,0 cwnn unl breaking their through tho camp and breaking necks one must be hard to please or too awfully civilized if 'they fail to cu I joy such good timers. Jerry Thomson and T. II. Crawford, of Union, who recently visited our valley and de creased the number of fish and grouse, should hav been with the party. They would have appreciated the sport. On their way home Mr. Den ney'n party or rather Mrs. D met with what came near being a severe Accident, Tho party had dismounted after descending for several miles down tho steep mountain sides to rest. .Mr. Dcnney tightened the cinch on Mrs. D's horse and placed his wife in the saddle, when tho young animal, evidently not relishing tight lacing, commenced rearing and whirling around and finally wound up by throw ing itself. Mr. D caught the bridlo as it fell, jerking it so that it fell on its right side and his wife was not slow to improve tho chance thus given her in springing to the ground, barely escap ing the horse falling on her even then. However, as "a miss is good as a mile," the parly proceeded home, glad enough that it terminated so luckily. CAKKIE P. DOVE. Caution! Pay no moiiry in advance to itinerant Directory Canvassers. 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This insti- tutloji, only two .vear "Id. iMHiruadv one of the largi, hhw( i'julHr and le-t patron- wed of the eoust. The his;hot anthoritie.s ,f the ktnto re. ommend it on account of j,.s hcalihy location. Heientitle dvntai:eei and Mtrict ilUeipllne. Kor mtolotfiion with pro- ioWi U'rnw, etc., write to Dire'ior Mi.'AtVriUhllo. J'or 'lue apply also to TiikS. ut oftiee, t'nliin. 8 nr.' Shingles For Sale! , An unttwlv ! atuoitnt of Xo. I uliiiiulns ! couvianUr on h.rj mid formic iihean. i O" 1 - frost nil urt of tho country I. lU iMtoiciiis. nn i oi c, Oregon. Combinci the juice of the Blue Fig of California, so laxative ami nutritious, with the mcdiciti.il virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming the ONLY PER FECT REMEDY to act gently yet promptly on the KIDNEYS, LIVER AND BOWELS AND lO Cleanse the System Effectually, !,0 THAT PURE BLOOD, nrr?ESHiNG sleep, HEALTH and STRENGTH Naturally follow. Every one is using it anil nil are delighted with it. Ask your ;lrugCist for SYKUP OF FIGS. Manu factmcd only by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO., San Francisco, Cal. L,oeisviLM, Kv. JCcw York, N. Y. THE WORLD'S BEST ! Button $2.50 Shoe Una no equal for Style, Fit nnd Wear. Positively the be.t bhoo In America lor ttio money, no not bi deceived. S?o ntnmp on bottom ot each shoe. Take CO otbor.w Kvrrjr pulr warranted. Stylish nnd Oqual to any .$ nlioc In tho market. For imlo bj Jos. Wright, Union, Or. n me m mi JASPER G. STEVENS, Propr. -DKALtiK IN- ure Drugs, jitent Medicines, erfumery, iiints and Oils. Prescriptions carefully prepared -ALSO l)KAI,i:it IN- SPORTING GOODS, Consisting of Rifles, Sliot Guns, Pis tols and Cartridges. Imported smd Domestic Ci gars, etc. GIVE ME A CALL. Union and Cornucopia Line Quickest and Cheapest IJonte to Iho Pine Creek Alines. KATKS : KKKttlUT. l'e L"t it Union to Park " " Stumer " " Cornucopia - $1 ft) :i do (i oo Geo.R HALL, Agent. Union, Or UNION Tonsorial Parlors HAIIll) it MSIC1C, Tropr's. Shaving, Hair-cutting and Sham pooing, in the Latest style of the Art, Shop tworioorx south of Centennial hotel. OIVKl'SA CALL. LUMBER for SALE at the High Valley Saw Mill. All kinds of lumber eonManllv on hand or furiithhod on short notice, l'ritiw cheap ax the chonpot. Patronage - Solicited. fl5Utf WM. Wll.KINbON.vSQX, n Store Stage WORTH To Cash HIAIViiViOTH B -DEALER IN- BOO Latest Styles Just Jlcceivcil, Direct from tho MISSES' CALFSKIN SHOES, tho Also a Fine -A-ZLSTID GENT'S -:- FURNISHING -:- GOODS. My Prices will suit the times. Drop in nnd see me. C. VINCENT, Main Street, Union, Or. E if l s 1 1 a A. (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) J- S, ELLIOTT, - Proprietor- Everything t'iret Class. Term-' Very Kensonuble. Buss to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Trains roiiiiif Wilson & Manufacturers of Sash, Doors aii I lOilll Keeps Constantly on Bedding, Desks, Office Furniture, etc. All kinds of Furniture Made, and I'lihoNtcriii done to order. WILSON &.MILLKU, Main St., Union, Or -JDEAFjEKS INf- GROCtRFS " m --visr zm- mssiaa u sa Ca jwaor iQ&zr Iota ii ISpn, Variety ill ftsnj life School hk id Mmi COHNKR MAIN anil V STKEETS, im Now open to the public on Main Strett, Union, Oregon. Board and Lodoina. o o M SKUVKI) rk n CjL S All Hours zSOulSJ No Chinese cooks etnploved, and everv tliing neat ami clean. The Public Patronacre Solicited. Jut opomil at the Hon Ton lioataurant luiiiironiii and toinperauc dcuU iervMl a Hit hour. Private r.x.i.i, i.,r Inditb, Ti m n . i unn 1 'nn urn uun luii nuoiau ICE CREAM PABLOB OFPOODS 1 ill fl II Buyers at flttH'O ARGAIN STOS?E- All Kinds. East, u Ltirtro Invoice of LADIES' anil Best Ever brought to this Market. Assortment of 18 0 ZgKJi 635 ltd HI VM I ft lr !! t Miller, and Dealers in Parlor anl Bed room ki ipply of hand a Large Supply of UNION, 011EGON". mm km io uove. . ... j Leaves I nion dtuly at 2 p. ni, arrives at i iu . ;iu p. in. Loaves Cove at S a. m , arrivos at Union at U :80 a. m. Connec-tlons made with Klliott's conchei runiiiiiL' to the denot. Ciirr Villi' 1lM-,ntiirn-. for wwl wwt lKund trains. MS 110H1NS0N .t LAYNK, - - - Proprietors. We Still Live at the T UNION CITY HOTEL (ippii;' 1 1 Court limine.) The ltet of Accoiuiao.latioii to Patron. Meals, 25c; Beds, 25c. JM!' .".ml .lV'ed Hubl 1,1 Collection Willi Hie Ilotl. PATIUJN.elE SOW01TEI). I. J. BOOTH B . proprietor. l -lt MK.v WA I.l. A I'll. lroj. I