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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1890)
- i aiAici: vot'it oiioiiTi'3JiTirs. Amos K. Jones. Editor. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, ISflO. EDITOKIAI, NOTK.S. The Into W. H. Walker lmil a $25,000 ineuranco policy on his life. Whenever the farmers Ami labor ers of this country place self-interest above partisanship, then down will go "protection," and off will go tho "chains." The West Shore comes to hand this week greatly enlarged in size, and t with tho addition of several new depart ments. This enterprise on the part of tho management is commendable. A Union Tcrpsichorean devotee wants a new waltz invented for tho girls. That's right; invent one in which tho girl will waltz out and help tho old lady clean pig's feet and stuff sausages and sling dirty shirts in a wash tub. Invent one of that kind and see how soon waltzing will become as unfashion able as stoga shoes. A Soldier sent fivo dollars to Gen eral Beauregard, of tho Louisiana lottery, and told him to send him in return a winning ticket, saying that when ho came out of tho army ho had scarcely enough clothes to cover his nakedness. The General replied "My dear sir, I send you a ticket. hone that it will win the prize. I also offer you this advico. If you stick to tho Louisiana lottery you will not liavo clothes enough to wad a shotgun." The now dependent pension law has been in forco but littlo over a montl and already about 300,000 applications have been filed undor it. Hcforo tho end of tho year according to tho esti mato of a pension expert there will bo 400,000 applications for pensions under tho now law, and by the end of eighteen months there will bo half million cases. And this, it should bo remembered, is moro than a quarter of n contnry since tho war ended. The Scout agrees that liboral pensions to deserving and indigent ex-soldiers are right and just, but it is willi a feeling of diegust that ve sco able bodied men drawing the life blood from tho nation Verily, tho pension system is being run into tho ground and is fast becoming an immenso burden of fraud. Wboro will it end? The boy or girl who is a regular newspaper reader will grow up to in telligence, and will ueo good language, botli in speaking and writing, oven with a limited education. It is nuws, ecienco, literature, grammar, history, geography and spelling combined. Sometimes it is a littlo hard to get tho children intorestod in newspapers, but after thoy onco got started, thoir intel lectual cravings are as sure as tho do Biro for food, and it is as necessary to feed their minds as their bodies. The local paper is tho first to attract their attention. Incidentally they first read of some local ovont which oumo undor thoir observation. Becoming regular readers of tho homo press, thoy soon branch out into tho afiairs of t lie world and road tho gonoral nows of tho day, and finally become competent to dis cuss niattors of public interest, and am useful and intelligent citizens. Par ents will do well to look after this mattor and then notice tho iinprov inent in their children. A county nowsnapcr is a necessity to tho welfare of tho county in which it labors, Bays tho l'laindealcr, but for tho amount of good it does it is tho poorest paid labor of all tho industrial insti tutions in tho county, livery church entertainment, every civic souioty, every literary society, ministerial notice, ovory organization of whatever nanio or nature oxpocts tho local paper to givo thorn space frco of chargo, seem ing to forget that tho manager has to pay cash for his papor, ink, typo, and pay his help to "ect it up" and stand tho wear and tear of tho press and fixtures, besides writo local notices of eaoh and make ilattcriug comments of tho results. And for all this ho gets more curses than blessings, and whou ho asks theso parties to subscribe for his papor, in a majority of cases thoy shrug up their shoulders and my they uro too poor to tako his paper, or if they subscribe they lot their subaori) tkm run for years. In many cases thuy loavo tho county for parts unknown, and eoou tho editor gets a card front the post master notifying him that tho paper is not taken from tho oflioo; causo, loft tho country. These cases are too ficipiout ami lcavo an auhlug -void in tho manager's account. Thousands of men are Faying every day: "Give mo an opportunity and I will show you what I can do." Just what kind of an opjiortuuity these men want would be a difficult matter to find out. Somo have had collegiate educations, which they obtained through the self-denial of their parents. Others with common educations have gone behind the counter, and both to day aro calling for opportunities where by thoy can surprise not only them selves but their friends. They will, never come, for the reason that such persons have neither tho necessary amount of rustle nor the ability to succeed in anything. Tho world to-day is full of examples of men without education who have mado their own opportunities; men who from sheer forco of their own de termination have pushed themselves to tho foro rank in every department of life. They did not sit down and build air castles and dream tho day away; they did not complain that the world was unfair and partial; they fougltt, they worked if necessary twenty out of twenty-four hours, acquiring their pro Inninarv education with tho aid of a tallow dip, until their efforts have boon crowned with tho most glorious suc cess. As an example of one ol llio latter class thi: sco it lias m view a young man of this city who is well on his way to tho topmost round of the ladder of fame. Born on a farm, in a neighborhood with very limited school facilities, ho would work hard during tho summer from daylight until dark, and during tho winter months attend the State university, paying his own expenses, lie has experienced many disappointments during his life but has at last reached that point from which tho romaindor of his career will be an easy road to travel. His is an exam ple worthy of emulation. load to Wealth Cannot be successfully traveled with fill! nnnrf hnattU Trt n)(h uiaqtll. m an Ti i j I.. .... . .. . i. uuvtiL-u pusiiion in ine requires inoiuu poscccslon and operation of all the fac utiles kind naturo hss endowed us with. These conditions cannot exist unless the phjclcal being Is In perfect working crier, and this Is l.-ipocslblo when the liter and spleen sre torpid, thusobstruct Ing tho secretions, causing Indigestion end dyspepsia, with all of their accom panying horrors. DR. HENLEY'S English Dandelion Tonic exerts a specific Influence over the liver, excites It to healthy action, resolves Its tl.ronlc engorgements, and promotes the secretions ; cures Indigestion and consti pation, sharpens tho appetite, tones up the entire jjitem, and makes life worth living. O. C. COFFIWBERRY, -Dealer in all kinds of- Frank Bros. went Co. LA GRANDE - AND - ISLAND CITY, OREGON. sa K-ifcs- it's S pi achinery, WOllK IlAllHIOMOrSI.Y. Tun surest, easiest and quickosl method of building up a city is for tho business men and the citizens to pull together and work in harmony. The man who says: "I will not help this schemo along because it will do John Doo moro good than myself," is an enemy of the city. IIo might get a a small percentage of tho benefit from that particular scheme, but the very next ono proposed might bonelit John Doo but very littlo, whilo it would bo productive of great good to tho other fellow. This is the way to look at these questions. 'Wo must givo each ono a lift, if wo would havo our turn. Petty jealousy among citizons will hold back any town. Duck-biting and slurring of each othor will ougendor a bitterness wnicii seems to become diffused through tho very atmosphere, so that when an enterprise for the general good is broached, people stop and pick Haws because they imagine that tho benefits aro not divided into precisely equal parts for each man, woman and child in tho city. If such a spirit exists in Union, and Tin: Scout thinks it does, lot us pull togothor and kill it, and then observe the radical change for the hotter. Lot us all unite and mako tho best of tho many opportunities now presenting them selves that will advance tho interests of our fair town. Now is tho oppor tune time and all that is necessary is tho hearty co-operation of our citi zens. Boom! Uoomll lioomlll UNION, OREGON. i or reasonable terms anu low prices call 011 me and I will satisfy you. 3-27-tf. Ore on State Fair, 90 TIHRTIJKXTII ANNUAL EXHIBITION Under the inaiiufjuinent of the Oregon State jhjiuu oi .anuuiiuii'. win iiuiu uu tho state fair grounds near Sa lem, commencing on Monday, September 15, '90 And lusting one week.- mi 15.uD0.DD CASH PREMIUMS Offered for agricultural, stock and mc elianieul exhibits, for works of art and laney work and for trials of speed. Ho quick if you want a first class mrgain in city or oomitry property (We'll loan you money to buy with.) Now is tho time. tJot there "Eli." You'll doublo your money the first month. Call on Wilson & Hackutt managers union ivoal Estate Absocui tion, For Sale! TTOUSHllODD K U It N 1 TU K E Consisting of Parlor and Hed-room tottr, chairs, tables, carpets, organ, otc, -AI.S0- A GOOD Will bo sold on reasonable torms. Mltti. II. 1 111.0011, 8-21-U Union, Oregon. Reduced rates for fnro and freight on all transportation lines to and from tno lair. Important Improvements havo been mado upon the grounds and increased facilities are otlou tl exhibitors. E PAVILION will bu open four nlglito during the week. A splendid field of horses entered in tho spued department, and lino exhibitions of racing will bo given each day. Kntrios for premiums close Monday at T .ItOp. m. Inhibitors aro urged to mako as many of their entries on Saturday be fore the fair as posible. (ioods, animals and artieles for exhibition must be in their places by 10 p. m. on .Monday. I'UICHS Ol' ADMISSION. Man's day ticket Mc Woman's day ticket U5c Man's vouson ticket $2 f0 Woman's season ticket $1 00 Send to the secretary at Portland, Oro gon, for a premium list. 1). II. I.OONKV, President. .1. T. liUKGti, Secretary. 8-1 Mm. I'I'ACII KUS KX.VM1NATIOX. TVTOTH'IJ IS HHltKlIY 01 VKN THAT for the purpose of making an exami nation of all persons who may oiler them nelvoa as candidates or teachers of the nehooU of this enmity, the enmity school superintendent thereof will hold a public examination at La Grande. Oregon, com mencing at noon, Wednesday, August 27, liSUO. Dated thi. tlth day of August, 1S!X). ii.s. Sthanok, County Sohoul Superintendent, Union County, Oregon. Bake ry Restaurant. S5.oo iu:v.viti), iMti, Strayed or Stolen, from 11. P. Campbell's stable on Clover creek, August lt, one very light sorrel liorse, about 10 haii(l high, weight llNfl pounds, three white feet, white drip in fare, branded Imitation anchor on left hip. collar boil on rlgh shoulder. The above ruward wilt bo paid Kurtii Powder. 8-tt-uit. C. 11. CtlOVKK, Proprietor. Hoard and IxhlgiUK at Ht.lMinahle Kates. I It St. Union. Oregon Meals O X Cents. Iicds U IrHNlSHKU ROOMS l'OK HKNT. -1 Mr M. J. Chaneey.CornerSeennd anil 7-1T-U, Cents. ,lj full nlukel, anil one tS inch btandard fltiUh. Umiuire at this otllce. 7-17-tf Krtwh Urwul. l'le,Cake mid nifi iionery aiwayo uu bund. s I'l-tf. ' VrOUl) WANTItH.-rartJes ihusirlng to pav thuir luduhteduoss to this paper, ' lu Wuod, can now do to. 7-ltf. BgdSKWe 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 bco for yourself. FKANK BROS. 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 POCKETS, and BRACKETS of all DESCRIPTIONS, Goods Sold on tie Installment Plan. Constantly on hand a full line of Sash, Doors and SVHouldings. Picture Frames Made to Order. All kinds of Joh Work Done to Order. Shop and Ware Room on Main Street, Union, Oregon. MONEY TO LOIN We Guarantee the Lowest Bates. No Commissions. No" Delays, where Title and Security is Satisfactory. CORRESPONDENCE -:- SOLICITED. Wilson & Hackctt Union, Or. ArelYouiGoingto Plant an Orcharfl? XSiL v.- -i. YJ.. v: J Tt'-. Will v.- ) ., -. .' The m lm Store, JASPER G. STEVENS, Propr. P -.DEALER IN- uro Drugs, atont Medicines, criumery, amis and Oils. Prescriptions carefully prepared ALSO DpALER IN SPORTING GOODS, Consisting of Mes o is anna t Un, Pis- Mm. Imported and Domestic Ci- etc. gars. IS. -AT THE- mm m Keeps constantly on hand a com plete siock of fresh Candies, Stationery, Sheet Music, Wire Goods, Brackets, AND USEFUL Household Utensils. Of Payette, Ada County, Idaho. Hits tho Largest General Nursory Stock in tho Mountain Country Trees ,from Payetto Nursery will reach Grando Rondo valloy in hours from tho timo they arc taken from the ground. 125 Acres six Mountain Crown Trees are Hardy, Vigorous and Healthy. Do not order until you havo visited our .nursery, seen our our prices, wnoicsaio anu retail. agent or got (-2G-vl Hotel, The Centennial Union, Oregon. AJU. COODBROD, - Proprietor. Recognized by all as the Y Leading Hotel of Eastern Oregon! 1'INK IiAKGK SAMl'Itli KOOMS For tho Accomodation or Commercial lravolcrs, CHARGES REASONABLE. COMMERCIAL HTM i:i m (OrrOSlTE CENTENNIAL HOTEL.) Win. -E Bowker, - Proprietor. Everything First Class. Terms Very Reasonable Bus to and Fiom the Depot Making Connection with all Tass- senger Trains. -DUAI.KItS IN- Variety anil Fancy Ms, Tobacco,, Cigars, and Choice Family Groceries. A share ot licited. the public patronaRO 60-8-15-tf. LMDS FOR IE ! Union -THE- Real listate Association Havo listed a large amount of DESIRABLE LANDS -Which aro for sale on- MOST REASONABLE TERMS. All Letters promptly an swered ami all information desired AvilJ be cheerfully given. Address all connnunscattons to WILSON & 1IACKETT, Secretaries Union Ileal Estato Ass'n R. H. BROWN, Dealer in- DnuES ailed lcines TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, TAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, Etc. A Coinploto and Varied Stock of Wall Paper on hand. ProscriptionH Cnrofully Compounded Day ar Nii.:. A full supply of school Louies con stantly on hand. t