Sli-r-' l!jJV0Cl4T VVlt-U TIIUKSDAY, MAY 8, 18S. THE TLHTrORM; Adcptedibyrtae Recent Republican Convection. State Th" republican party of Oregon, in statu convention nft-tnnldnd, pioud of its record mid pa si- history, its levo tion lo the principles f human liberty nnd liu-mut rights, it? great mil i n perislmlile name which lend lu-fiennd glrrv lo the. American amtion sit home and .lie nations of the earlh, and as an ussUMiieo oi its continued lidolity to the ureal, principles for which H lias contended in tlio past in state and na tional affairs, do's hereby inako and affirm the following declaration of its principles. First Tliat wo fuvor hoiNWit, efficient and econouiicahidi.iinistrai.ion of ovcry department of govotnmont, ln-th state and national. Second That we regard the free school system of our r.tato as tie spe cial care and pride oi the republican party, to ho cherished .as ono of the bulwarks of the liberties.of the people. . Thitd That, whereas, I ho np;ibli cnn party has always conlindod for a pure electoral system, in ivirsuanc! of this policy wo favor the Australian ballot system, and uru plcdpo tho re publican party to enact suoli .i ,law at ' tho next session of tho legislature, suliKtantially upon tho line and of the j character of the act aH draflud by the Uallat Iteforin league of Oregon. Fourth That tho republicans of Oregon send greetings and congratula tions to ihv'iv biclhcrn of Maine for having furnished Thomas Jl. Ifccd, an honest and oour.igeotH iitatcsinan, who, as speaker of the house of representa tives, has secured for tho represent.'!-, lives of tho people- tho right of tho ma jority to govern, and wo denounce the Jiction by which tin democratic mem bers of congrct'H attempt to justify tho technical defeat of I lie will of the peo ple and tho majority of their own body by refusing to vote, though in fact present and in duly bound to do so. Filth That wo rejoice in tho fact that in tho last jnonidential election tho American people voted to sustain and uphold the republican doutrinu of PPlof'lioji I'm democratic party I propuj ..,! u, , Ni" wo aro in ! favor of tho continuance system cf pio'.ec'.i'.'ti which n;it; 'Jo- YOlopetl the iViATuifabiuring and agri cultural interests of our cotmiry and American laboiing men fioni degra ding competition with tho pauperized and poverty-stricken labor of the Old World and to this end wo endorse tho provisions of the bill known ns tho Mo Kinley bill, now pending before con gress, and m behalf of I lie wool grow ers and otl'.er industries of 1 1 10 1'aeitic Northwest, vv urge upon our rep resentatives in onugriM U do all in their power to socuro an early p.usngo of said bill. Sixth That recognizing (lie fact that the United States is tho gioutoM silver pnvlucing country in tho woild, and that both gold and silver wore oqimny uie money ui tuo eonsmution ; from the heSinning of tho repuhlie until tho hostile legislation against , silver, which unduly contracted iho I circulating medium of the eouutry. and reuoguistiig that tho great intei osts of the people demand more money for use in tho channels of trade and eonimeico; therefore, wo deelato our selves in favor of tho free and unlimited coiling!- of silver, and denounce nny attempt to discriminate against silver as uiiwihi and unjust. Seventh Tlmt tlio gtntitudo of tho nation to the defenders of tho Union cannot ho measured hy laws. That the leg iwlat ure of congress should eon form to the pledges madu hy a loyal people, ami he ho enlarged and ex tended ab to provide against the pos hihility that any man who honorably wore the federal uniform shall heoomo an niniato of an nhuuhoiuo or piivato charily. Eighth That we aro in favor of a fair nod otpta! dutrihution of t.ixa- i tion, and wo helievo that all property not nuw exempt hy law should eon- j trihuto its duo proportion in payment ' of the legitimate expeuces of tho gov ernment. That wo aro in favor of the adoption of Mich amendment to our ; assessment laws as will secure thu equal and jttal assessment and tuxa- tion of all property at its true va'luo. j Ninth That we demand the immo- ' diato forfeituio hy congress of the i laud grant of tho Northern l'aeille j railroad lorm Portland to W.illula. i Tenth That v nrt hoorlily in fa j vor of the p.i.njo through ooitj;ros of j tho hill providing for a laut railway! at tho Ual'ti of tho Colon. Imi liver, ! which hn Ufa p sd in the M-natu by tlio uflurtN of Hi t n ors M.tt h 11 mid Dolph; that wo helievo it tho tnot 1 d'racticable Juin lor the relief of the ' producers unl for the development of that vast territory 01 cMJtury .mjju- Ury lo the great OolumlxU river. Eleventh 1'hat wo favor tho ennct iment of a law -in Uio intoest of the wage-earning .clai-fjcs in factoriotJ, mines, workfhops, anil public wonks, lixirjg eight hours as a day's wotk,.aiid wo denounce the convict contract la bor system as unjust to the hornet labor of our Plate -nd believe that all laws .recognizing -tuch system be re pealed.: that wo .r.te opposed to thu further iinigratiooof Chinese laborers in the United States, and wo demand jjioio stringent ainlioifictive measures for carrying into jaactical operation the enactments of congress excluding the Ghincso laborors from American soil. i Twclvlh That we rdterato our np provnl of tho policy of liberal appro priations for jntcrnal improvements, I especially for livers and harbors; that j we favor the coutinuation.of tho policy of using public luoney for the public! welfare, bolievinj that the improve- men t of our waterways will remit in a material reduction of the rates cf trans portation. That we hold all corpora tions strictly responsible under tli3 Law and recognize tho right of tho legisbi turo to enact all reasonable limitation! on corporate power. Thirteenth That wo favor legisla tive enactment by which there may u0 elected or appointed a state inspec A()r f weights and measures, and also filVor lim0nilmot8 to municipal char- lei(5 which shall- require tho appoint ineii, of building inspectors in all cities of ten thousand or more inhabi tants. Fourteenth That wo are in favor of an eaily survey of uuHiirveyed lands in the state, that the same may be claimed and occupied, and titlesspoed ily procured by bonafido (settlors under tho law.i of tho United States. We demand liberal appropriations by con gress to sccuie that end. Fifteenth That while disclaiming the right to interfero with the adminis tration of internal affairs of foieign nations wo sincerly approvo tho efforts of Irish and English fitatcsmen to se em e by peaceful methods tho Ameri can piinciplu of homo rule for Ireland. Sixteenth That wo denounce all IriL-L and combinations that have for their object tho controlling of the market value of tho necessaries of Jif0j and wo are in favor rf Jaws re- ruining and abolishing tho same. SeventeenthThat wo congratulate tho country upon the success and pros peiity that have .marked tho first year of I'lusidcnL Hanison's administra lion. That wo rejoice in the r.-stora-tion of dignity, vigor and statesinansliip in tho conduct of foreign affairs, which have settled grave international com plications upon a basis which secures every American right, and which by friendly advances and hospitality, havo strengthened tho bonds of sympathy and interest which join us to tho le publio of the American continent, paving tho way for a policy of peace, of extended commerce and of amity among all tho nations of tho now world. That wo commend the present n,llioiml adininist ration for applying l0 HUrl,i,18 fuma t0 tho payment of in,Iinvs,,..)(!11,illt? ih)llli8. 118 contrasted . 0 , ... - with tho democratic policy of londing tho surplus to hanks which retained their bonds and collected interest there on, while using tho peoplo's money, which should havo been applied to the payment of said bonds, ELQIH ECHOES. Recent Improvements Progrcso Boom Vorsonal Mention. of tho The weather is line. Farmers aro nearly done seeding. Klgin keeps looming up and putting on city airs. .Mr. lliudman has bold 1U0 lots the last ten days. A. .1. Ilackott.of Union, mado Elgin 1 a short visit, Saturday. -Miss Savannah Patten has been j visiting in Stimmervillo the past week. ! Miss Hettiu Stevenson has been 1 visiting friends in Union the past week. j Mr. lleornmker, u bankor fiom 1 Chaster, Nob, is here, visiting Mr. I llindman. Prof. C. E. Oliver was in tho city Saturday, with a view of investing in Elgin property. Prof. Corpo has bought several acres in Elgin and is building a dwelling house. What ne.vtY .Mis Harris of thu Gove, and Miss Mnlcin of Union, aro veiling friends huru, they intend to engage in dress making. The Elgin teitl ouito company b nielli tc-n ttorcti iioittiiiiiing the' mill site, Loin Jimo llindman, J'riday, toubideraUuu iflOOO. Mr. Wade, father of Frank and Kichard Wade, of Elk flat, arrived from Iowa n short time ago. He will piobably locate Jiero as he seems to be well pleased with this country. Our school boue is entirelv to small to naeominndal' all tho pupils. There are now 70 unrulled. A now house is greatly iiiccded, but. it w.is decided at the tckool nieetiug, to postpone build ing awhile, as the boom would be likely to bring more people during the summer. JniMi.rc.'t. THE WORLD'S BEST Kid Button Has no equal for Stylo, Fit and Wear. Posltlvol j tho best eboo in America for tho money. Do not be deceived. , 8o stamp on bottom of each shoe. Take no oiner." isvnry mur wnrranica Dauol to any uliou In '.ho marlu Htvllnh and equal to nny iou In .ho market. For salo l)j Jos. Wright, Union, Or. R. II BROWN, Dealer in I TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, Etc. Complete and Varied Stock of Wall Paper on hand. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Day or Night. A full supply of school hooks con stantly on hand. III CITY HOTEL (Opposite tho Court House.) UNION, : : : OREGON. Now in charge of L. J. Bootiik. Tlio hotel has been newly fitted up. The best cooks and tho best table waiters have been employed. MEALS AT ALL IIOUIIS. bread for sale, constantly on hand, Moiils imd Bods 2ti Cents. Public Patronage Solicited, J.F.Smith, Specialist in Veterinary Surgery. IHdgling horses suceesfully treated, lleiters and sows spayeil hy the latest ini proved methods. I will give iinstructi'fi i in my system of treatment, and guarameo (atisfaction in every instance, or no charges will he made. 1 am permanently located at Union, Oregon. Will promptly attend to all calls, by mail or otherwise. 8-15-tf. LUMBER for SALE at tho High Valley Saw Mill. All kinds of lumber constantly on hand or furnished on short notice. Prices cheap as the cheapest. Patronage - Solicited. MOtf WM. Wl LICINSON .fc SON. Doney & May, proprietors, Cove, Union County, Oregon. A full supply of trees and shrubbery con stantly on hand and for sale at Reasonable Rates. Trees on Salo at La Grande. ,'-27-iii2 Orders Solicited. TV T T. CHAPMAN, Real Estate Agent, AND CONVEYANCER. Parties desiring to invest in town property or in farming should call on or address me at Elgin lands Oregon. M7tf. NutlVO Of l-OI ftlltllM'. Cornucopia, Union county. Oregon,! Pub. 2o. 1SSHJ. i To Jamus E.uuwkatiiku ami Jam km H. .MoitToN: You and Ach of you aro hereby notllled that John Mcl'mlilon has expended one liundrtMl dtdlsrs in labor on the "Nettle" mine, slumlcd hi the Granitu Mining Dis trict, Union county. Oroitoii, hi order to hold said premiMts under thu provUious of Sikv 2121, revUett statutes of the United htatos, lining the amount reipiired to hold the hmiiio for the your ending Dec. ill, ISM), and if within ninety day (nun the ncrvlee (if this notice you fail or rcftim to contrib ute your proportion of such expenditure as suuh co-owner, your interest tu mid claim will hoeoino the proporty of tho uuorilior umhr said taction iniil. JOHN MoPADDEN, 2-2T am. anaMeaiciiies OTI MS! sunnipp's saw:. ruder and by virtue of nn a'taclimcnt. cS'.Tiition and order of .nlo iuel out of tlio Hotiorall Citcait Court of the state of Oregon, for Union cjuiitv, to nio directed and delivered upon a judgment rendered in said onrt on tlio 12th dayof February, IflOO, in fuvor of W. T. i.'arioll admiiiWtrii trof the fslat" of Jb'." II. .Stansrll de Wifcd. nt'il apnin.st .1. It. Staiisell niid W. 1J. llaiiiiltoii (teferiiliiilth, roptiring me that out of tin property lierrinuftcr described, I laakc the sum of" Jill IB with interest at the rate of 10 lie i-ent. er anmitii. from February 1. IStW. and thu further sum of Ti'iOO nttoriu VM fei-s in tins action, and co-li and diihursiiaruts taxed at flSJ i!i and I cott of this writ, ntiu :ic -rnnii costs, and i whorias: by said execution and decree it ' wu mdercd that the follo'ving deicrihnd I real 'tatt besold. to-wit: The SWyt SE' I Section Town-hiii 1 South of Hnngc .'Ml I taut of the YVII.uiiictte nieridlan. am) N'W ! y, of NKjtf Section ", Township 2 South of I lt.'iiici Kastof thu Willamette meridian. all in Union county, Oregon, he sold and I proceed nrNing thcrpfom be applied in 1 satisfaction of said Judgment; therefore I j will M'll on hnturilny. Hie 311 day of May, 1800, ' at '2 o'clock p. m, of said day, at public auc- lion, In front of the court houe door in ' said county, all the richt, title, claim and interest winch said defendants ,J. It. Stan- sell and W. 1!. Hamilton had on or after January .'iO, IStiO in or to said property, and that I will on the same dav and date' above mentioned sell tbe following described per sonal property, to-wit: Two black mares, .'I years old. branded H Hon left hip; one bay mare, :t years old. branded S !l on left hip; one bay home, ;i year old, branded b!t on feft liip: two red cows, about 1 four years old ; one cow flyears old, branded II on left side, and one roan cow. ! branded V S on left hip, in satisfaction of aui juugmciu. Teriiii of sale, cash to tnc in hand. Dated Mav 8, 1S0O. A.N. HAMILTON, Sheriff of Union County' Oregon. SIIKIUFr'S sali:. Under and by virtue of an order of sale and decree of foreclosure and salo issued out of tho Honorable Circuit Court of the state of Oregon, for Union county, on the l!0th day of April, lh!J0, wherein J. W. Shel ton, plaintiff, obtained a judgment and de cree of forcclosurv and salo. against ,1. V. Dray and S. A. Drav. defendants, on the 12th day of I-ebruary, 1&90, requiring mc that out of the property hereinafter de scribed nmldeacrilicdin said decree, Intake tho sum of $231.00 and interest thereon from February VI, 1S!X) at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, and costs and disburse ments taxed at ? 1 1.00 and the further sum of f.TO.OO attorneys fees and costs of this writ and accruing costs, and that to sccui e said payment or sum of money, said defen dant.!. W. Dray, executed and delivered to said plaintiff his certain mortgage upon the following described lam!, situated in Union county. Oregon, to-wit : The SW'H of NICK and XWofSHK "f Section 20, Township :i South, . f ltange .'IS East of Wil lamette Meridian, also lilocks No. 2, -1, (i, 8, 0 and II In Arnold .fc Drav's addition to thu town of La Grande, in said county, also the East half of Lot one in lilock one on 0 ' street in said town of La Grande: that the claim to and interest In said laud claimed bv defendant S. A. Drm is sobie- qucutin K)i:it of time and subject to tho mortgage oi sain planum; Tiiereiore I will sell on Satmdny, tlio .list day of May, 1800, at 2 o'clock p. m. of said day, at puble auc tion, in front of the court house door in said county, all thu right, title, claim and interest of said defendants .1. v. Dray and S. A. Dray, of, in ami to the above described propertyand the proceeds to be applied in satisfaction of taid judgment Terms of sale, cash to me in hand. Dated May 8, 1800. A. N. UAMIIlMX, Sheriff of Union county, Oregon. SHKItirF'S SALU. Hv virtue of an attachment execution is sued out of the Circuit Court of the stat d of Oregon, for Union county, upon a jui'(.. nient rendered In saiil court on (,0 12th day of February, 1S!W, in favor o T. Carroll administrator of the cs'tc of Jesse 11. Stansell, dei eascd, and a'ninst a. W. A. Stanscll and Martha .1 P.anscll de fendants, requiring me that cut. of the prop erty hercinaitcr described alio describe.! in said decree. 1 make the su;n oT $7S".K'i with intere.-t thereon from February 12, IsOO. at the rate of s per cent, per annum, nml for costs and disbursements taxed at $27.72 and the coits of this writ and accruing costs, and whereas by said execution It was or dered that the following described real estate be sold, to-wit: The HV't of SE'4 Section .'12, Township 1 b'outh of Ilange ;D East of thu Willamette Meridian, and NV 1-4 of NEH cf Section fl, Township 2 South of Hange.'i!) East of the Willamette meridi an, all In Union county, Oregon, be sold and the proceeds arising therefrom be ap plied in satisfaction of said judgment; therefore I will sell on Saturday, tlio atst day f .May, 1800, at 2 o'clock p. m of said day, at public auction, la front of the court house door in said county, all the right, title, claim ami interest of said defendants G, W. A StaiisoU and Martha J. Stanscll, of, in and to the above described property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to sati-.fy said judgment, with interest and costs, to the Inchest bidder, cah to me in hand. Dated May 8, 1SS0. A. N. HAMILTON, Sheriir of Union County, Oregon. I'vtltlun I'or Liquor Mi-ensu. VfOTICE IS HEUEIIY GIVEN THAT J. tho undersigned will apply to thocoun ty court of Union county, stato of Oregon, for a license to sell spirituous, malt ami vinous liipiors in less (piatitltics than one gallon ill Cornucopia precinct, in said coun ty, for tho period of ono year, said appli cation to bo made on the 13th day of Mav, ISfX). T. 0. SHEA.' To the Honorable County court of Union county, Oregon; We tho undersigned voters of Cornucopia precinct in said county, would respectfully jietition your honorable body to grant a license to T. ( Shea to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liipiors in less (piautitics than one gallon at the town of Cornucopia, in said county ami statu, and hi duty bound your petitioners will ever pray: C W Wood, S Cox. 1) W Tice. X D Holey. J T Holies, Tho Turner, A H Glidwell. Thos Habblngton, Pat Shea. T G Shcpnard, ("has Keller. Thomas Murray, Don Soldinl, I N O'Moara. J A Gerbrich. J A Hurch. A J Hlammiist, LJ Huii k.SA Cunningham, i .1 W Magann. K V Kullorton. S W lleers, I Austead, O USteeii. James llastmiu. .las Cunningham. Geo 0 Newcomb, 11 Hubert-1 son. J L'Alberson, Jas J Shea. S Pickering. .1 W Nicholson, 11 V Pierce. J C lteihnan, ! Martin Smith, J V Judge, George Fry, J It lluplies, Chun Zlnuueriiian. A KIppes, G W ' llolstine, Frcenmn Haiinon, Win Norton, i Jainuf Makuy, Hugh Curran, VT llurdett, M Walsh. S M (illuior, V W Gallagher. John ltawdln 1 Shingles For Sale! An unlimited ninount of No. 1 shhiglo constantly on hand and for salo cheap. . Orders from all purls of thu country so licited. 8. 11. lUlltltOUGHd, 3-H.tf Covo, Oregon. Timber J.nml, Act Jtino .1. IS. S.- tie r I'or lMtlilloatlor. tl S. Lash OfFiCE, L GBAKnn. Drrw.i Air: , i :". Notice Is hi-rchy given thai in miiuliancc with the provisions of thn net of C'.m,i of June !, 18" entitled "An net for the sale of timber hiniKin the State-, of Cn.Jfor nia. Or.-eon, Nnvadti. and U u.hiiifton ter ritory,'' America F. Kpm. of Cove, county of Pninn, s'ate of Oregon, has this day lilfd in thi-4 office her sworn st itciiiont No. 1!IJ, for the purchnsf of thi- XK', N!.'1, of; Section No. II, in Tp. No. .1 S, Kanp1 No. ; 1(1. ami will offer prof to sho-.v that the land oupln i more vtthia'iV for its litnlwr or stone than for agricultural purposes, nud j to estiililish her claim lo said land before the r gister and nceiverof this ciBee nt La Ciraiuli!. Oregon, on Saturday, the 12ih day of .lulv. lS'JO. She names u witnis-es : Othn Tk-kcrsley, William Shoemaker, .John .Shoemaker and the above decrlbed lands, are reniHhteil to lile their claims in this ofHee on or belore said I2th day of . o-8-wlO uly, I W. llnxnv ItlXKItAKT. lliitflster. Xntlco For I'lilillcatiuu. L.::n Oi'i icK at La (!i:andk. Oanoo.,i April 20, 18!H). f N0TICI2 IS HEKKBY GIVHN THAT the following-named settler hus filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of liii claim, ami that said proof will be made before the register and receiv er at La Grande, Oregon, on June Oth, 1830, viz. Willaril C. Harsln. D. S. No. 7.-IO, for thoSJ SW'4 Sec. 11, and NW NWlfSs't-c. 11. Tp. 7 S, It. 41 E, W. Jf. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation oi. said lumi. viz: George L. Uowman. Cvrus Itarnos, Ila ncr,W. Lee, and George'.E Corpe, all of .Medical Springs, Oregon. Any person who desires to protestngainst the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be given an opportunity at the above men tioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted bv claimant. Hnxr.Y IIi.nkiimit 0-1-Wlj Ho'gister. Timber J,and, Act Juno 15, 18T8 I'or Publication. -Notice U. S. Land OtHcc, La Grande, Crogor., jiarcn n, inu, f Notice is hereby given that in coirplianco with the provisions of tho net of Cong-re ss of Juno It, 1878. entitled "Ap act for, fi,(. sale of timber lands in tho stales of ' ferula. Oregon, Nevada, and Washi- ,,'tt,,,, Territory." Edward Kemillurd of 'ji'mi county of Union, state of Oregon 1(3, this day tiled in this onico his sworu s'iiernent No. 170, for tho purchase of the: i t u'ir and NWH SV of Sec .3."., and pg,. S(''1ti'"!i;U,ir" T()w,,'i',il' 'V1 S ,lr .ng o 40 K and will oiler iroof to show ,j,0 jm sought is more valuable for tim'iei- or stone than for agricultural Jwvl)osvs all(l to establish bis claim, to iai'a .,lm betoro the register and receiver r t)is nu.e iU Laf.randc. Oregon, on ri.lay the".Jrd dav of May, 1S1X). 3 1 He names as witn osscs- Fd Iarvi Wade Shelton, Geop M nCii .,';, (V Simmous, all of uui Jn Oregon Any and all per ,0I1S' claiming advorsoly the abovc-descril .i n,io r ,tiui t;, lile their olaiim in this olllce on or before sain -.iru nay o j Mav. 1S()o, 3-JM-wIO Ih:MlV Itl.VUIIAnT. Kegistcr. Tlinlior (I, Ant .niid :, lS78..-;.'(itien I'or l'liniic.-itlon. U. S, L. mi Oitici:, La Gkaxde. Ounno.v, ) March 20. l'.n. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the pr.ivisions.ifth.Mict of Congress of , .line .1. lsiS. (-nt it led "An act lor thusnlul timber lands in the states of California Oregon. Nevada, and Washington Ter ritory,'' Itobt-it Ilr.irls, of North Powder, county of Union, state of Oregon, ha-, this day tiled in this ollicc I i i -sworn statement No, 17.!, for tin' purchase of the KS NH" i of Section No. I), in' Town ship No. 7 S, ltange No. :iS E, and will oiler proof to show that the land sought is more valuablo for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before the register and re-.'eiycr of this ofliceat La Grande. Oregon, on Monday, the Oth, dav of June, 1S!)0. Ho names a- witucMcs: W, W. Ellis, .lames A. Hutchinson, .Joseph E. Carroll and Dave lleverago, alt of North Powder, Oregon. Any and all ncrsous (iaiininir adversely tho above-described lands arc requested to lile their claims in this ofllco on or before said Oth day of June, 1800. Hn.MtV KlNKHAItT, l-.1-wi0. Itugister N'otlcu l-'or I'ubtiuatlon. Land Olllce at La Grande, Oregon, I April 0.1MI0. f Notico is hereby given that tlio following named settler has Hied notice of his inten tion to make final proof In support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be toro mo register anil receiver at Mi uraiinu. Oregon, on May 23, 1SO0. via: Adln it. Tnttlo, Hd. No. I.')ll. for the SW Sec 20, Tp. 1 N, It 10 E. He mimes tlio following witnesses to prove his continuous residence uiriii and cultivation of. said land, viz: Jes-o L. Hindnian, .laeob Ilrugger, .T. It. Tucker and iMiaiies L. Harris, all of Klgin, Oregon. Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the lawund the regulations of tho Interior Department, why such proof should not he allowed, will bo given an opportunity at tho above men tioned time and place to cross-examine thu witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence In rebuttal of that submitted bv claimant. IlKXKV Itl.VEIIAUT, 4-17-wtl. ltegistor. Notice Tor Publication. Land Oillco at La Grande. Oregon, I April 12. lSliO. f Notice is hereby given that the followlng named settler has Hied notice of her Inten tion to commute ami make thud proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will bo made before the register nml welvn at Li Grande, Oregon, on .May 23, IsO), viz: 1C in inn lliilwcll, ILL No. -I1S0, lor tho WK SE Sop. 22, NW'4 NE' and NEVi NW"X Se. 27, Tp. t S. It. 10 E. W. M. She liumus the following witneitei to prove her continuous rosldeiiou upon ud cultivation of. said land. vU: C. C. llldwell, Win. Porter, Mugifie P. Ames, and E lward Kiddle, allot I niju, Oregon. Anv m r ou who desirev to protest n(rulut the allowutiie of mn-i proot, or who kimw ofanv nltaiitiulreas4m, under the !.i .. ! the rcguliiioii of the lntvnor 1V urtni nt. why iuch proof shnulii nut 1... allowed, w i.l bo Kiven an ippiutanitv ut t he nl.n,. nun tioued tii'i,- .in. I pl.ii-c in i ro- cmi .ti n i1 witlies-c nf .i l i iimittiM. i'li. I to 'i orhhiii c in ri. n'.il ui turn s'llimiti. . . . claimant. Hl.MiV Kl K:i . i 1-17-wd i;. o,r. Tiio Groat Trade Cen ter of Grande Eonde AND WALLOWA VALLEYS, j , and 1 allowa counties. ELQmi Tho Junction of Two Great Bnilronri? Systems, the Union Pacilic Oregon Railway and Navigation, and the Nor' thorn Pacilic Oregon and Washing' ton Territory or "Hunt System." Of all the nourishing towns and cities in Union county ELGIN is the only ono that enjoys tho distinguishing fea ture of occupying n beautiful site in the center of a valley, making it mon arch, absolute, of tho situation. ELCfl Is surrounded on the cast sr,. and west iy tlio greatest wrlCilt grow ing country on the Pacific C0!ist and will bo connected, direct, .5 0c'eap transportation on Puget eound ELGIN Is surrounded by rootllins 0f the Blue mountains (n.vt"aro COyered from base to sumir wjtj, a (ienso gr0vth of pine, itr an i taniarao timber that can only be -quailed on Puget sound. ELGIN lias "Water Power of sufficient capacity to supply unlimited manufacturing, and arrangements aro now being made for the erection of extensive grist and saw mills and other manufacturing industries,- Is surrounded by low foothills that have proven to be the best fruit-growing land in Eastern Oregon. Being entirely free from the sweeping winds that prevail in other sections, the snow lies on the ground all winter, a sure guarantee of good wheat and fruit crop. Can be supplied at nominal cost with pure, sparkling, cold water from Phillipps creek, for domestic use, irri gation and protection against lire. ELQm Po.-se.sses every element and facility required to make it the leading me tropolis of two rich counties, and that it8 growth will be phenomenal as soon .. ... 1 . .in int.- itiuiimtia uiu 111 lami inuicss of construction, is the opinion of all. An Opportunity for Persons of Limit ed Means! The Union Ileal Estate and Mhiing Exchange is offering lots in their ad ditions at nominal prices ranging from $10 to .ffiO. Terms, 25 per cent, cash and ;jif per month payments. The price of lots will bo raised 10 per cent, on the loth of each month during tho year. It is the boliof of till who have investi gated that tho value of lots in Elgin will increaso from two hundred to one thousand fold within the present year. Tho right titno to get hold of a few lots in the right place, on tho "ground Tirlniitmiffii.-TtnrffTfcfirrrr r r ti in nil in floor" prices, is right now. Communications by lottor or other wise, will recoivo prompt attention, and solootions will bo mado for parties in this mannor with special caro. Tho Union Eeal Es tate and Mining Exchange Is a corporation capitalized nt $20,- 000, with .f 12,(!00 paid up capital. Hon. 1). W. Lichtonthaler, nrotidont: Hon. H. Ikinelmrt, vico-proaident; S, A.. I'urnol, treasurer; E. S. MoComas sec-4 rotary. GRLMCIS : Two doors north of Con touniul hotel. ISrtie dMiriug lo buy or soil reall c-t.itc phanc call on or uddrorts E. S. M. I'tiMAS, I'uion, Or. HeCy. U. II. E. & M, J3Xf