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arasmaau THE PLATFORM. "What the Democrats of the State Ilaye to Stand on. , nn amendment to tho Federal consti-EIGHT-HOUR SCHEME INDORSED, j ttittoii pn.xidin fur the election of I r . . i . . . r il . . 1 Qn A Wish That Home-Rulo for Ireland Will ba Triumphant rennoyer Indorsed. The Democratic party of the State of Oregon, in Convention assembled, re- i now their pledges to Democratic prin ciples and enunciate the" following declarations : First Wo congratulate tho Demo cratic party in this and othor States upon the signal victories achieved in tho last general election in Iowa, Ohio and Rhode Island, and in the munici pal elections held recently throughout the Union ; and we hail their results as tho certain harbinger of tho party which, championing tho cau&e of spe cial interests and privelcgcd classes, is bound together by tho cohesivness of public plunder, and of tho profer ment of that which has ever stood for the equal rights of tho whole people. Second We denounce the. fraud by which tho people of Montana were deprived of their right of representa tion in tho - United States Senate by Senators of their choice. Third We believe in equeal rights to all and special privileges to none, and therefore favor a tarifl'for revenue, limited to tho expences of tho govern ment economically administered, be lieving that more than this is class legislation, and is especially detrimen tal to tho interests of tlio farmers and laboring classes. Fourth We arraign tho party in power for its utter disregard of all the pledges made to the people, whereby its ascendency was secured at the last national election ; and especially do wo condemn tho bill now pending before the House of Representatives as an aggravation of existing evils. Fifth Wo condemn the attempt of the .Republican majority in Congicss to reduce tho surplus in tho Treasury by squandering and misappropriating tho same, and we especially denounce the attempt to appropriate a portion of bucIi surplus which belongs to the whole people to tho payment of a bounty on sugar, which compels the many to pay direct tribute to the few. Sixth We denounce the action of Speaker Reed in counting as voters Democratic Representatives who had not voted upon pending measures and in declining to recognize such Repre sentatives upon the floor of tho house; tho one as in conflict with rights accorded to the minori ty by all political parties since tho organization of our government, the other as utterly inconsistent with freedom of speech and equality of re presentation. Seventh Wo ro-aflirm tho position which has ever been maintained by the Democratic party that gold and silver are equally the peoples money; wo are opposed to all measures of discrimina tion against silver, and demand free coinage to supply the needs of busi ness; and that all money issued by the government bo legal tender for all debts both public and private. Eighth We direct tho attention of the voters of Oregon to tho record of tho Democratic party upon tho sub ject of Chinese immigration ; and wo demand tho strict enforcement of tho Scott exclusion act, and tho passage by Congress of further rigorous legisla tion which will prcvont Chineso enter ing our territory by evasions of the law. Ninth That we not only favor tho forfeiture of tho Northern Pacific land grant from Wallula to Portland, but we also favor the immediate uncondi tional forfeiture of all unearned land grants and tho restoration of lands to tho public domain. Tenth Tho gratitude of a generous peoplo and a wise national policy alike demand that tho government should provide with a liberal hand for tho wants of those who suffered by wounds and diseabc in tho late war, and likewise of such dependent persons as woro de prived of their natural protectors and supporters. Rut it should bo remem bered that in this behalf wo have al ready been liberal beyond procedont in tho civilized world, and wo insist that in legislation and administration touch- i. 1 1 I l ing pension uuuire, regura uo uuu iu honorable past torvico and present j meritorious neooesity. e aro op jMised to all measures which draw no distinction butwoeu the voters n in tl.o Hold and tho camp follower or ad venturor in tho rear as involving a cruel wrong to tho soldier and a wan ton waste of tho people's money. Eleventh Wo urge upon Congress the passage of such appropriations and I the adoption of such mcnsuros as will toml most sjwtlily and effectively to open the Columbia and Willamette rivers to free navigation. Twelvth We favor the adoption of cciiaior ny Mireci vote 01 in pwpit . j Thirteenth Tho ame impulse which . impels us to zealously uphold the rights ! of the States at home prompt us to ; hope for the establishment of homo rule for li eland. i fourteenth ueing proiountiiy nn- pressed with the conviction that the ! chief pillars of our Republican form of government are an enlightened yeo manary and a free and honest exer cise of the elective franchise; we pledge the Democratic party of tho State of Oregon to the cordial support and ad vancement of our excellent common school system ; to the passage of effect ive laws for the prcventation of the corrupt use of money in elections and the enactment of such measures as will secure to every voter the right to cast a ballot framed in accordance with the dictates of his own conscience. We unqualifiedly urge tho adoption in this stateof the Australian system of voting and the passage by the legislative assem bly of the bill drawn by the Rallot Re form League of Oregon. Fifteenth We arc in favor of the regulation of raihoads and other trans portation agencies by law. Sixteenth We condemn the extrav agance of the last legislature whereby the taxes of the people were greatly increased; the expenditure of $10,000 for clerk hire (a large portion of which was paid for services never performed) and tho scandal growing out of the "clerk system" introduced by tho Republican party calls loudly for re form. Seventeenth Wo approve of declar ing eight hours a legal day's labor in factories, mines and workshops and up on public works ; and wo also favor laws giving the laborer a first lien on tho pioduct of his labor. Eighteenth Wo denounco the con vict contract system as it now exists and arraign the Republican party for having fastened it upon the State to the detriment of our honest labor. Nineteenth Wo favor such State legislation as will require tho election of an inspector of weights and meas urers and legislative provision for the appointment of sanitary and building inspectors in incorporated cities. Twentieth We point with pride to tho wise, conservative and clean ad ministration of Governor Sylvester l'onnoyer, and to tho scrupulously hon est management of tho financial de partment of tho State under Treasurer George W. Webb, and we com mend to the electors of this commonwealth a continuance of the existing order of affairs with a confident assurance that it nierits, and will receive their cordial endorsement. Twenty-first Wo emphatically de clare it to be the onse of the Demo cratic party of tho Stuto of Oregon that in his veto of tho bill passed by tho last legislative assembly, known as tho l'ortland water bill, based upon tho oxemption from taxation of tho bonds therein provided for, Governor l'on noyer oxercised a wise and commend able uso of the constitutional preroga tive vested in tho executive, and upon the question thereby raised wo pledgo him our unqualified active support. Free Uccllulng Chair Cars Paclfle System. via Union Train No. -1, "Tho Limited Fast Mail" leaving Portland on the Union Pacific System at 7 A. Jt. daily, in ad dition to Pullman Palace and Colonist Sleopors and Dining Cars, is also equipped with elegant free Reclining Chair Cars, both first-class and Colon- 'iot, which run through from Portland to Chicago without change. Roth first-class and Colonist Chair Cars aro furnished with Reclining Chairs of the latest improved pattern ; are fitted up with smoking rooms, lavatories for both ladies and gentle men, and are lighted by gas. All classes of passengers aro carried in these cars without additional charge. Passengers desiring tho quickest time and bust possible service from Portland and tho northwest to all east ern points, should purchase their tick ets via tho Union Pacific System Their Agents will tuko pleasure iu furnishing rates, tickets, through bag gago checks, detailed information, etc., upon application. ,,.. H ... t,.a u,lViuna RroM Drill and tho Zig-Zng all steolo harrow with tho improve ments made for 1800, make tho bot and must satisfactory outfit of spring farming implement now offered iu this market. For sale by Fruk Iin. Implement Co.. at Im Graiuii, or Maud City, and Corwin O. Coffin berry Union. THE COVE. A Party to be Given by the Ladies, Saturday. THE PROSPECTIVE CHERRY CROP. High Water Tha Brata Band Personal aad social Note. Cova, Oregon, April HO, ISiK). Tho ladies of tho Morrison church will give a pound party at tho hall next Saturday evening May Ilrd. The proceeds will be applied toward pur chasing an organ for the church, Everybody cordially invited to attend, have a good time and contribute their mite to the cause. The creek is so high that salmon catching has been suspended for the present. There seems to be a good run of fish this spring. The brass band will hold practice meetings in the hull, commencing Thursday night. The band is ready to furnish music for political meetings etc. during tho campaign. Judge Brainard and Mark Stevens visited Cove this week. Tho Judge is a candidate for re-election to tho office of county treasurer. He has many warm friends in the ranks of both parlies. It is supposed that the cherrv crop will be light this season on account of the buds being winter killed. Dr. J. J. McDonald and J. L. Carter were in town Thursday. The Dr. has not decided at what point he will lo cate. Mr. Carter is making a tourof tho county looking after educational matters also keeping an eye on politi cal interests. Mr. J. C. Doncy of nursery fame has invested in a gaudy now road cart. Mr. A. S. Swain and family will start for Harney next Monday. They intend to permanently locate there. Mrs. Lou Payne and family have loft the suite of rooms in the Jayeox building and moved to Mrs. Vina Payne's. Mr. C. G. Olson visited Raker City Saturday, lie says tho town is full of life and bustle. Tho water works are a perfect success. Water from an arte sian well is pumped to a reservoir on an eminence overlooking tho town. Miss Katie Thomas of Island City was in Cove last week with a fine line of millinery goods and baby fixings. There will be a dance at Wright's hall, in the Cove, Thursday evening, May 8th. Music will be furnished by tho Cove juvenile band. Everybody invited. EAGLE VALLEY. Stock And Stoclcmen Sons of Votorann The Eagle Creek Bridge. Mr. W. Lockharthas taken his stock to the vicinity of Auburn. Mr. Rob. Rich of Lookout mountain visited our valley," recently. Mr. W. Loomis tool; his departure for IJmpqua valley last week. Mr. John Frazior wont to Pine valley last Tuesday to got seed grain. Mr. W. Allen is building a houso in Dry gulch whoro ho expects to reside. Tho bridge at tho Swisher crossing has been completed and is now ready for inspection. Mr. R. F. Craig started, recently, for Missouri. Wo imagine thero is a lady in tho case. Mr. A. T. Noill brought a load of machinory into tho valley, a few days ago, to bo used on his ranch. Tho Graham Rros. passed through horo a fow days ago on their way to Snako river whoro they expect to reside. Several of our farmers have been in vesting in bees. Thoy oxpect to raise thoir own honey. Ileos do well on tho alfalfa. It is expected that our postoffice building will be enlarged soon so that tho mail will not get mixed up with soap and similar articles. Tho Sons of Votorans, of this placo, havo beon trying to form a lodge. Thoy havo obtained 1'J names and tho prospects aro good for moro. Mr. Iow Jennings is in tho lead. N. R. HORTII POWDER. News Notes and Personal Mention A Fourth of July Celebration. No placo on the Pacific coast, or iu tho United States, affords such induce ments for making money out of real estate as does North Powder, Oregon, is that saying too iiiuoh when you wish to boom a town where all of your intertstsare at stake? All we need to make North Powder the leading city of Ea.-tern Oregon is to have G. W. Hunt continue his system of railroads to this place, and a few lending capi talists to give it a starter. We are surrounded by a- vast quantity, and the best quality of agricultural land in Eastern Orvjron, initios, on tho south and west, within a short distance from the city, skirting the snow-capped mountains whose lofty peaks reach fat above into tho heavens, is a heavy growth of timber, such as fir, pine, spruce, larch and tamarack. These mountains are Nature's grand reser voirs, which supply tho farmers with abundance of water for irrigation. About tho only people who die here are doctors, and they starve to death for the want of practice. Everybody is happy and tho goose hangs high. Mr. J. E. Carroll is tho happiest man in town. Thos. Hall and D. Starbinl were here a few days ago. Dr. Danforth accompanied his aged sister to Spokane Falls a few days ago. Frank Huff has made up his mind to tho effect that there is no place like Eastern Oregon. John Hardin offers his barber shop for sale in this place. A good chanuo for a good barber. Mr. L. R. Rinehart, of Union, was in tho city recently, looking after his fanning interests here. Dave Roveridgo and other citizens of this place are making preparations for a grand celebration at North Pow der on tho Fourth of July. T. K. PINE VALLEY. Recant Local Happenings 3alo of Laiul3 Bco Culturo. FoiiusT Dam:, April 2:i. M. E. Sunday school organized at Halfway meets at 10, p. m. Weather warmer for few days past, but spring is very backward hero. Jov. Oliver and family left a few days ago for a visit to frionds in Wal lowa, Again our Scorr of April 10th failed to put'in an appearance. Wo feel inclined to ask Why is this thus? A Mr. Yancey recently arrrived hero from Missouri. Wo understand ho is an acquaintance of the Loops of this valley. Pine Lodge No .)L 1. O. O. F. has chosen Air. J. A. Denny as topresonta tivo to the Grande Lodge which meets in Portland, Or., May 1.'). J. II. Thaysen recently purchased 10 acres of brush land of Mr. Pylo for $2i)(), and now ho says ho wants to give somebody a thousand to grub it. There is a chance foryoj, Leon. Rruco Pancako found, in tho woods near Mr. Pancake's ranch, a bee-lreo containing a nice swarm of Italian bees, and considerable honoy. Rruco can no longer say ho "has no honoy." We are awfully glad "W. II." has got back again to his old "stamping ground." Tho' a "rolling stono gathers no moss" thoy say, we'd liko him to roll out to Pino ere he settles down to gather moss orbecomo a "mossback." Mr. Richard Langrell, visited Pino last weok. We learn that ho engaged several of the young men of Pine, among them II. W. R. Robinson, John Dick, and Mr. Yancy to work in his, mill at Sparta. Thoy will bo missed if thoy'ro not they ought to be. Mr. Arthur Parker, of Eaglo, re cently sold his ranch and bought 100 acres of land iu Pine valloy of A. Jeld ner. Mr. Parkor and lady will soon locato bore, whoro ho will continue to engage in bee-culture. It is believed that bees will do well here. Caiiuik R. Dovk. Noed Watching. Tho Summorvillo Anuotator strikes tho key-note when it says: "Tho election next Juno should bo closely watched by all who havo an interest in tho welfuro of this county and state, for intimidation and bribery havo bo come quite common, and monoy is a powerful factor in dotcrmir.ing tho re sult. The organizing of tho purchasa ble voto "into blocks of five" under a chosen leador W. J. Suodgrass has been a favorite nieasuto iu thwarting tho popular will. As population in creases and tho gulf between tho rich and tho poor widens, tho corrupt uso of money becomes more and moro powerful." Qulckl Or you loan it. If you want a aheap lot in Union, calliiiok or you loeo it. Cull on Wilbon & Jluokott, iiiunagorH Union Jtual Edtuto Atsaooiutioii. jllLia i rs. Rinehart, a 4-2 in P4 1 Also Carry a Fme Line of Laffles' FiiMSlii H All of which wili bo EY m ai w nimimiim t vet mamrww On Improved Farms, at Reasonable Rates. I . ' NO' DE I , A Y S 1 'Ff- Wlicn Title is Good and Security "Satisfactory. Call on or addres, STOTCILL Union, or Baker City, Oregon. Enquire of .7. K. C5I8FTBS, Agonf, Union, 111111 if Sill -EMS Wc Guarantee the Lowest Eatcs. No Commissions. No Delays, where Title and Security is Satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE -:- SOLICITED. Wilson & Harked, Union, Or. p 1 fl js m a Frail mm W lyiUlllUIBBBIU Union, ft, J. GOODBROD, - Proprietor. Jicoxnlzed by all as Uio Leading Hotel of Eastern Oregon! I I. NT. I.AItCK SAMI'Ii: KOO.MS i'or tint Acomiixliit Ion of Cnnimurcltil Ti hvcIith, UlfAKGISa JtEAHONAIlLK. (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) S. ELLIOTT. - Proprietor. KvurythhiK Kirwt Class. Terms Very IteaHonable. 'Hns to and Pi om the Depot Making Connection with all Trains. THE WORLD'S BEST Kid Button $2.50 Shoe Mai no equal for Stylo, Kit and Wear. I'osUlvoly tho best abuti In Amurlca tor thu inunor. IK ant tt ducolvod.tiKu ttuujp on bottom of each lioo. Take no otlior. llvi rr imlr warranted. Btrllsli aru equut to uti v ttH ulioo In tliu iiiurkut. For ialo bj Joh. Wrltfhl, Union, Or. m mmi Doncy ,fc Mny, proprietors, Cove. Union ( utility i Oregon. A full supply of trees and shrubbery con stantly on hand and for sale at Reasonable Rates. TrooH on Halo at La Grande :i-27-ii2 Ordorn Holicitctl. Received at A. N. the Milliner, -: sold at bottom prices. TO LOAN STURGI ! Oregon. PATENTS ObtnliK'd. mill nil Patent !uslncs attended to Promptly anil for Modentto Fees. Onrolllco is opposito tho U. H. Patent Olllcu, and vu can obtain Patents in less time than those remote from W'nsoiiiuton, Send MODHLor DRAWING. Wo adviso as to pantcntablllly free of charo; and wo malco NO Oil A KG K UNLKSS PATH NT IS SHCUItKl). Wo refer, hero, to tlio Postmaster, tho Bnpt. of Monoy Order Div,, and t1) ollloials of tho U. H. Patent Ollleo. Fci circular, advice, terms and ruflurcuces to actual cli ents In your own Statu or County, write to O. A. SNOW & Co., Opposite Patent OIUco. Washington, 1). O. Thomson Ss Pnrsol aro agents for tho celebrated Cyclono WindMill, and aH tho prices on thorn havo boon great ly reduced thoy aro now within tho roach of all. Samplo mill to bo neon at thoir planoriu North Union. Call and oxaiuiiio it. EMORY Hlod wtndcriaf en red. llooki inrued (uimio rsaainr, TntUnoaUla frum all put of tliIob. l'rriotu rotv Sruwe. at tm application i o I'rof. A. <uH, m rata Att. KvwYatk. id Fie Siioes. HfiisL i FEES SliE! V Fine Line of Watch es, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Guns and Amunition Just Gardner & Co's. (I