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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1890)
Tub La Graiulo Gazette of last week J chase new grounds and erect a costly Amos K. Jonkh. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 18'JO KDITOKIAIj NOTKS. consumed a large amount of space in trying to provo that the population of Eni-ron. that place as "approximated" by cen sus supervisor Strange, nt 2500, is about correct. Then, after settling that question to its own satisfaction, building in North Union, or any other part of the city, at this time. While amplo accomodations for all the pupils should be provided, due consideration should be exercised in deciding upon the best method of doing so. This is it figures that as the population is a subject of grcut importance to every "Lkt us do our own registration, our own counting, and our own certifica tion," say the follower of Mr. Reed, "and wo caro not who casta the votes.' Record. It took fifty-six coluinncs of iiompa- nel type m the Seattle 1'. I. to adver- tisoKing county's delinquent tax list, and still tho boom goes on. Tin: recent election in Walla Walla was conducted according to tho Aus tralian ballot system. It is the gener al sentiment there that this system is a great improvement over the old method of voting. The immense vacuum where a sur plus of $100,000,000, used to be, speaks lluently of the industry of the present administration. No uso for any sur plus to brace up against little Denny and his assistants. Thk streetlights arc a great improve ment and impart to tho city quite a metropolitan appearance. Their loca tion exclusively on one side of the street, however, will stand as a con stant reminder of the stupidity and un fairness of the city council. Wk havo tho first town yet to hear from that is perfectly satisfied with tho census enumerator's count. Raker City Rovcille. Now about La Grande? Guoss you haven't noticed tho knowing squint in tho left eye and tho self- satisfied smirk on tho countenance of that blooming burg. One of tho Nebraska congressmen has brouirht in a bill to pension cx- slavcs. Ho makes no estimate of cost, but would probably say with Senator Ingalls that it did not matter whether a billion or a trillion bo tho figure. These fellows havo largo views when it comes to sponding other peoplo's money. In an interview with tho Rochester Union, Hob Jngorsoll says: "I believe in protecting what are called tho in fant industries, but after theso infants get to bo six feet high and wear No 12 boots it is about time to stop rocking tho cradle, especially whon tho 'infant' tells you if you stop rocking ho will tret out of the cradlo and kick your head off." Bakku City gives a handsomo sup port to two daily and three weekly newspapers, whilo La Grande, which Census Enumerator htrango says con tains exactly tho satno number of peo ple, only about half way supports ono consumptive weekly. There is some tiling wrong somowhoro. Tho super visor has probably mado a mistako in his "llggors." Wk aro pleased to note that tho Union Electric Light and l'over Co. aro having their forty aero tract, just west of town, surveyed oil' into blocks and lots, for tho purpose of placing them on the market. Survoyor Kim broil is now busily engaged in tho work. Tho location is very desirable for residence property and no doubt tho lots will meet with a speedy sale. Tin-: La Grande Gazette, Bpcaking of the clianxo of election frauds at that place says : "No ono has as yet boon ablo to say who the persons were or givo any substantial evidence of tho alleged fraud." If the Gazette will possess its soul in patience for a little whilo, we doubt not that the porpotra- tors of theso frauds will, each and ev ery ono, bo called upon to explain, and that sulllciont ovidonco to exposo the matter, in all its hidcousncss, will bo forthcoming. Sl'KAKlNd of tho tax laws of Oregon, tho Eugene Register very pertinently says: "There is something radically wrong in the tax law of Oregon, that places a ponulty on the man that is prompt in paying his just taxes and awards a premium to delinquents. At tho present time wo aro informed that the amount of tax duo and delinquent in Iano county is $ 20,000, and no in terest accruingagainst tho delinquent, who is using money justly duo Iho county, for which ho don't pay a cont, and if ho is called upon for payment can laugh at tho collector. Those who pay taxes promptly are subject to pay ing tho interest charges against the county, resulting from tho nonpay ment of tho heavy delinquent list. It is a subject that is unpleasant to no tice, were it not that justice demands tliut the evil should be remedied," 2ti00 tho vote of !)S0 cast there at the June election is, also, correct, and cannot concicvc how any illegal votes could have been cast. It will take many more columns of such stufT to convince anyono of the truth of what tho Gazctto would havo us believe. We do not recognize the "approxi mated" figures of Mr Strango as au thority. In view of the fact that ho is a resident of La Grande and a bitter enemy of Union it is quite natural that we should question his figures when he states that La Grande has a popu lation of 2500 and Union a population of only (500. In fact we do not think that many will believe it when he says ... ..... ... 11.. - -. so. vc tiiiiik ne cuncr wiuuny mis represents tho facts or the work of tho enumerators as handed to him was erro neous. La Grande may contain fifteen hundred people, but we think that is tho limit, counting the raihoad em ployees and transients. Union un doubtedly has a population exceeding 1000. Wo arrive at this conclusion from the fact that several years ago the city council had the census of the city livken and at that time tho popula tion was over 700. Sinco then a large number of business houses and resi dences havo been built and occupied. As thcro is not a vacant house in town the population must exceed what it was at that time by several hundred. We would placo the actual population of Union at 1,100. So far as tho com parison between theso two towns is concerned it is about what wo thought would bo made. So far as wo are con cerned wo aro thankful to havo been enumerated at all. This is all wo de sire to say on tho subject. Tho Ga zette may continuo to figure and Mr. Strange may "approximate" till ho is tired, but tho pcoplo at largo will still bo at liberty to form their own conclusions. i taxpayer in tho city and they should all bo present at tho meeting to-morrow, as the matter will be settled at that time. Sknatou Jonkh, in his closing re marks in a recent speech delivered in tho senate on tho silver question, said: "I predict that tho restoration of silver to its birthright will mark an epoch in tho history of this country. It will placo in circulation an amount of mon ey commonsurato with our increasing population. Itwillgivo assurance to our languishing industries that the vol- umo of our circulating medium is not to continue shrinking, and that the tendency of prices shall bo no longer downward. It will increase the wages of labor and tho prices of the products of labor; it will reduce tho prices of bonds and other forms of money fu tures, it will lighten, but not inequit ably, tho bunion of mortgages it will incrcaso largely, though not unjustly, tho debt paying and tax paying power of tho people It will loosen tho grasp of tho creditor from tho throat of the debtor. Tho lifting up silver to its rightful piano by tho side of gold will sot in motion all the latent energies of tho people It will banish involuntary idleness by putting every willing man to work. It will revive business, and re animate tho heart and liopo o tlio masses. Capital, no longer fearing a fall of prices, will turn into productivo i . i avenues. Tlio noanis oi money iymg idlo in bank vaults will come out to bless and enrich alike their owners and tho community at largo; whilo tho millions of dollars now invested at low interest in gilt edged securities will seek more profitable investment in the busy Held of industry, where thoy will bo utilized in tho payment of wages and tho consequent dissemination of comfort and happiness among the people." Tun meeting of tho taxpayers of this school district for tho purpose of tak ing action in tho matter of erecting a new school building, which was to have takon placo at tho court house Tuesday evening, was postponed and will bo belli to-morrow at I o'clock p. m. at the school house. It has been announced by tho directors that tho present building is too small to ac comodate tho increased number of pupils and more room will havo to be made. Some seem to think tho prop- or way to do is to erect a largo ami commodious building, to cost fifteen or twontv thousand dollars, somewhere in North Union, and to bond the dis trict for tlio paymont of tho same. Others think that two largo rooms lidded to tho present building would answer all purjKises for several years to come and would bo tho proper way to meet tho emergency. So far as wo aro individually concerned wo think the latter phut is tho best. Wo do not think it would bo good polioy to pur- With the Republican party attitude on silver coinage; with wretchedly bungled, mangled and worthless cen sus under tho supervision of . an ex treme and narrow Republican partisan and liguremonger; with tho record of Secretary Windom in favor of Chinese immigration; with fanners all over the country waking up to the iniquity and extortion of protection, and with Re publican bosses carrying whetted knives in their boots for each other it is not so sure that the wholo J'acific Coast will go Republican in 181)2 as it did in 1888. Ex. Frank Bros. Implement Go,, LA GRANDE AND -:- ISLAND CITY, OREGON. 6 w m 5 gl o z jsi m S3 t3 S 2 in o O H tn CD cS in CD in J in l i as 3 a m x O D 6 u H Tj 0) .0 u d p o 3 s in 2 r 2 &' 5S So ?3 M rv 31 Pi o H W o X a p W 2. p 3 a Last Monday was the day designa ted by tho plaintiffs' in the election contest cases as the time at which they would bo ready to present their evi dence before tho court. The day has come and gone and the cases have not been tried. A message was received from Judge Fee, Monday morning, stating that on account of ill health it would be simply impossible for him to conic over at that time. Judge Glif- ford might have heard the cases, but he was in Canyon City. Wo are not informed as to what steps will now bo taken in the matter, but think it is probable that the cases will not come up for trial till tho regular term. Wk visited Raker City last week and were pleased to noto tho rapid advance mat had been made sinco wo saw it last. Raker is fast assuming tho airs of a metropolis and is full of enter prising citizens who keep well up with the car of progress. It may bo said, however, that whatever Raker City is or may becomo, is, and will be, largely duo to the incessant toil and untiring efforts of her newspapers. There are two daily and three weekly newspapers published thcro, each having hand somo offices and doing a good business. Thcro is no surer way of judging of tho prosperity of a town than by its news papers. Tho enterprise displayed by tho Uakcr papers is crcditablo to thorn, and tho patronago they receive is cred itable to tho city. Tin: American Economist, tho or gan ofjtbo Chinese Wall tariflites, in sists that "farmers should as far as possible diversify their products and dovelop their raw material into moro perfect forms." In illustration it shows that a bushel of corn delivered at tho seaboard is worth only f0 cents, where as if it is converted into twolvo and one half pounds of pork it will bo worth $1.25 or in 215 pounds of starch it will bring $ 1.118 or into four gallons of whisky it will realize !f(. Tho Cleveland I'laindealer says that tho lesson of this statement by tho Ameri can Economist is that instead of ship ping 50 cents' worth of corn to tho seaboard farmers should convert it into $(!. worth of whisky. Then, wo suppose, tho homo markot theory will come into play, and to carry it to its logical conclusion tho farmer will get drunk on his own whisky and so for got tho mortgage on his cornfield. A Sato Invostmont. Is one which Is guaranteed to bring you .satisfactory results, or in case of failure, a return of purchase, price. On thisjsafo plan you can buy from our advertised druggists ii liottlu of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every cae, when used for any af fection of Throat, bungs or l.'hcst, sucli as Consumption, In amntion of ungs, llrou chltU, Asthma, Whooplng.Cough, Croup, etc. It Is pleasant and agreeable, to taste, perfectly s:ife, and can always bo depended upon. Trial bottles free at 15. II. Hrowu'a drugstore, Union. Oregon, .a rU'UNISUKO UOOMS KOK KKNT. Mrs .M. J. Clmncov. Corner.second and 11 St. Union. Oregon, 7-17-tf, IYCIChKS KOK SALK. Ono SO inch. full nickel, and ono 48 inch standard tlnish. Knmiiro at this olllce. 7-17-tf ODD WANTKD. Parties desiring to pay their Imleliteiluess to this paper, H-ll. in wood, can now do so. W V TV P ? I "V An energetic man VlN 1. ill I J. who understands Clothing or Tailoring to represent, us in I'nlonand vicinity, at t?Ios Agent. Splen did Kali and Winter assortment now ready. WANA.MAK.liK & KKOWN, Philadelphia, l'a. Tho Largest Clothing mid Merchant Tailoring House in America. 7-17-w-. G liTZ A MKIGKH, BJfiSKWe are in the field with a much larger and better stock of goods than ever before, and can show more and greater im provements for the season of 1890 than any other house. Do not fail to call and see for yourself. FRANK RROS. IMPLEMENT CO., La Grande and Island City. S. C. MILLER, Dealer In Bedding and Lounges, Parlor and Chamber Suits, Mirror Plates, Picture Frames, Oil paintings, Window shades, HAT RACKS, WALL ROCKETS, and RRACKETS of all DESCRIPTIONS, Goods Solft on tie Installment Plan. Constantly on hand a full lino of Sash, Doors and Mouldings. Picture Frames Made to Order. j"All kinds of Job Work Done to Order. Shop and Ware Room on Main Street, Union, Oregon. MONEY TO LOAN! We Guarantee the Lowest Kates. No Commissions. No Delays, where Title and Security is Satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE -:- SOLICITED. Wilson & Hackett, Union, Or. Are!YonI(jOini to Plant an Orcharfl? f 11 PAYITTI) NFRSERY, Of Payette, Ada County, Idaho. Has tho Largest General Nursery Stock in tho Mountain Country 125 Acres. Trees from Payctto Nursery will reach Grando Rondo valley in six hours from tho time thoy are taken from tho ground. Mountain Crown Trees are Hardy, Vigorous and Healthy. Do not order until vou havo visited our .nursery, seen our agent or got our jiriccs. Wholesale and retail. (i-Lb-yl The Centennial Hotel Union, Oregon. AAJ. COODBROD, - Proprietor. Hecognired hy all as tho Leading Hotel of Eastern Oregon! KINK I.AllOK SAMI'I.H UOOMS For the Accomodation of Coiiimorclul Trnveler, CHARGES REASONABLE. HI LIVERY d Fl CTADLE. (OPPOSITE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) Win. E. Bawker, - Proprietor. Everything First Class. Terms Very Reasonable. 'Bus to and Fioin the Depot Making Connection with all Pass- senger Trains. -DKAIEItS IX- Contractors- and Builders, Union, Orogoii. Contracts solicltori ami all work promptly attunUAl tu. Variety and Fancy kk Urn, Cigars, and Choice Family Groceries. The Cove Drug- Store, JASPER G. STEVENS, Propr. DEALEH IN r urc Drugs, silent Medicines, erlumery, aints ami Oils. Prescriptions carefully prepared -ALSG PICA I, Kit IN- SPORTING GOODS, Consisting of Rifles, Shit (lis, Pis- riiiies. tobanlCa Imported and Domestic Ci gars, etc. rs. Aiger, -AT THE- mm m Keeps constantly on hand a com plete stock of fresh Candies, Stationery, Sheet Music, Wire Goods, Brackets, AND USKl'UIi Household Utensils. A share ol the public patronage so licited. 8-15-tf. Mi -THE- Union Real Estate Association Have listed a large amount of TiTl flTTl I TIT Tl H H A K JJJJU11L11UJJ1J LAIS Which aro for sale on MOST REASONABLE TERMS. All Letters promptly an swered and all information desired Avill be cheerfully giA'Cll. Address all coiuiiuni't,atious to WILSON & HACKETT, Secretaries Union Heal Ktate Ass'n R. H. BROWN, Dealer in- Drugs ailed icines TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, Etc. A Coniploto and Vnriod Stook of 'Wall Pupuron hand. Proscription Carefully Compounded Pay ii Nisrbt. A full supply of -cIkk'1 1 i.oks con stantly on h.tinl.