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THURSDAY, MAY 21. 1SU1.
I'.MTOUIAI, NOTHS.
Tin? "surplua" ol tlio national treux
ury has heou distributed and yet bomo
people arc very alow to obtain tlioir
portion of the amount.
Tun people of Eugeno aro thorough
ly satiHtied that Governor J'enuoyer
was right in not going to the stato
lino to receive Harrison. About 2,000
of them wore deliberately snubbed by
the president Tuesday morning.
Guard, May !)th.
What is called a "tariff picture"
show that the wages of jewelers in
protection Germany are only 00 cents
si day, while in free trade England
they amount to $1.50. The teaching
of this "picture" obviously is that tar
iff's or their abhoncc do not regulate
wages.
Tun indebtedness of the county is
something over which the taxpayer
should ponder, says tho IJaker Demo
crat. In pltico of economy in all
branches of tho county government
thoro must bo an extravagance that
will finally ruin if it is not checked.
Whither aro wo drifting may well
bo iibkcd.
In his testimony before tho McICin
loy committeo the president of tho
Pennsylvania Stool Company said that
if ho could have free iron oro ho could
raise tho wages of his men ton porcent
and soil steel rails in London. . Since
tho passage of the MoICinloy bill tho
wages in his establishment at Steelton
have boon reduced by seven per cent.
But thu workmen havo the consolation
of knowing that clothes have gone up.
Wi: have recoived numerous appli
cations lately from settlers to publish
final proof notices. Wo will stale by
way of explanation that the register of
Tho Dalles land office claims the right
to discriminate against this paper.
Settlers arc thus deprived of a choico
in tho matter. No such unjust dis
crimination was over resorted to under
a democratic administration, and rare
ly under any administration has such
a gag rule been resorted to. .Morrow
County Keeord.
Just to. Tin: Scout has experi
enced thu sam dilliculty. There is
ono consolation, howovor, it will not
bo over thus.
Tun proceedings of the county com
missioners' court will bo published in
full in two of tho leading papers of tho
county hereafter, under tho provisions
of tho law enacted by tho late legisla
ture providing for such publication.
It is right that tho public should know
exactly what kind of service their olli
cials are tendering them ; and as .lack
son county has a commissioners' court
abovo reproach thoro is no objection
heard on any side to the full publica
tion of any of their proceedings. Juek
eonvillo Times.
Tin county court of this county has
as yet taken no action in tho matter
of selecting thu papers and ordering
tho proceedings published, but, as tho
Timos says, tho people of tho county
would, so far as wo have been able to
learn, like to seo tho law enforced.
Tho taxpayers want to know wuoro
their money goes.
Tiik miw census shows that more than
ninety-Mix per cent of thu inhabitants
of tho United States livo in tho country
that is drained to tho Atlantic ocean ;
that more than one-half of tho popula
tion lt'vo in tho region drained by tho
gulf of Mexico, and that nearly forty
four por cent of tho entire population
of the country aro congregated in tho
drainage area of tho Mississippi river;
that only four-tenths of ono per cent
live in tho great basin and three-fourths
of ten per cunt on tho Pacific coast.
It shows further that tho proportion
living within thu region drained to thu
Atlantic is steadily diminishing, while
of this region tho part drained to tho
gulf of Mexico is becoming relatively
more populous, as is thu ouso in a still
more marked degree in the groat basin
and the region to tho Pacific About
seven pur cunt of tho population dwells
in the division known as tho Now
England coast, eighteen pur cent In
thu Middlo Atlantic coast division, 11
per c;ont on tho Groat Lnku rtlvl.iun, I
and nUout lluo iw oue-lmU por cent
on thu Padiflo ulojM!1
FAUMI'KS AM.IAXCIV
Union, Or., May 15, 1801
Editor Oki-xion Scout:
It seems from the press reports, as
wnll as tho evidences around us at
home, that the Farmers' Alliance is
assuming pioportions as a party that
may prove a dangerous political factor
to cither one or the other of tho great
political parties. As to whether this
interruption will work to the benofit
of the farmer or producer is a question
which calls for sober, serious thought.
1 do not think for a moment that any
member of tho oaganization will claim
or contend that in this state they will
be able to do more than to insure tho
election of either tho democratic or
republican ticket, whichever in their
minds they might choose.
It is undoubtedly trtto that botli or
as many parties as enter tho field for
public favor will come forth with a
platform reciting tho many wrongs
and oppressions to which the produc
ing and laboring classes aro subjected
and plethoric with promises for their
redress, should they bo given the ex
ecutive and legislating power. Prom
ises are easily made and as easily
repudiated, find political reasoning
teaches us that the only true test of a
party's fealty is its recorded acts, or
attempted acts, towards tho fulfillment
of its conventional pledges.
While admitting tho fact that tho
principles and objects of tho Alliance
arc wholesome for tho public good, is
it tho proper niannor of scoking and
applying a remedy for tho wrongs
complained of? It seems to mo that
it is seeking a euro before a diagnosis
of tho disease.
Die democratic party, through its
representatives in congress and upon
tho recommendation and instigation of
Grover Cleveland, its president, has
instituted a reform movement in the
tariil'laws that if carried into operation
would lift tho great burden complained
of by tho consumer and producer.
Whenever a party places itself upon
tho record by its acts tending to add
health and vitality to diseased and
corrupt government, and relief to its
oppressed subjects, it is wisdom to de
fend and protect it; suicidal folly to
obstruct its pathway by tho organiza
tion of now parlies, the fathers of
which are, as a historical ride, disap
pointed or discarded ollicc-scekers
from one or tho other of tho political
organizations. This is a fact that to
deny is to dispute their political history-
No American citizon should be
pledged or allow himself to bo held
amenable to any party whenever, in
1 1 is sound sense of honesty, justice and
right, his privileges as such citizen, or
tho rights and just demands of a
majority of our commonwealth, aro
abridged or made tho subject of insult
and abuse.
It does not require a secret organiza
tion composed of a large majority of
the population of tho United States to
place a check upon tho reckless, mad
extravagant strides of any political
party. It only requires that degreo of
American independence and individu
ality that should belong to every citi
zon blessed with tho privilege of tho
ballot. Lot him exoreiso it to tho
elleet to assist and encourage the party
whose virtues demand it, and to rele
gate tho ono barton of honest purposos.
What is most needed among tho suf
fragists of today is education self
education; to road, figure and adopt a
mode of reasoning for thomsolves, and
it will not bo necessary or requite an
Alliance or other order, suorot or pub
lic, to teach them how to apply tho
remedy for party wrongs.
It has been said that tho Allianco is
a non-political organization. To right
tho wrongs complained of by thorn,
this is impossible. To havo a voice in
national afiairs and shapo national
legislation, in order to bring about tho
reforms claimed to be necessary for
tho protection of tho farmer, it must of
necessity eutur the political fiold. Its
life depends upon tho death of one or
tho other of tho two great parties, the
result of which cannot bo obtained
without political battle. In tho stato
of Kansas they havo placed a premium
upon illiteracy and ignorance by elect
ing "Sookless Simpson" to tho nation's
council, a man unable to draft a city
ordinance that would stand tho legal
tests of tho courts, much loss laws
govorning tho nation. Why was itY
It was because ho was a member of
tho secrot Allianco and, boing suoh,
his brothers in secrecy wore in duty
bound to stand by him. "Drowning
men catch at straws" is an old and
true wying anil is illustrative of tho
A Ilia no. Th national leaders aro
groping for office through its instni
mentality, and in each subordinate,
county or bUtc organization you nut
'v yur liim-r unon a lot of broken
di-wn ami iluiaidmi pohticwns wiu
1 htue outlived tlietr political tuef nines
and aro clamoring for a new deal
through tho workings of this order.
Their followers, the main body, rank
and file of the Alliance, aro those who
are oppressed and over burdened and
arc willing to to try any plan for relief,
"catching at straws" without looking
to the final result or as to tho better
and more speedy remedy, that of exer
cising, each by himself as an independ
ent American citizen, the 'right of the
ballot.
I undertake to say that the demo
cratic party has by its record shown to
tho producing and laboring classes
that it is their friend, and with power
to act will soon give the relief prayed
for, and by equity and good conscience
demanded. Danger of its ascendancy
into power has brought forth and
given life and existence to the Alliance.
DlCMOCKAT.
DKMOCKAGV ALWAYS.
Chicago recently elected a republi
can mayor. Just now ho is busy turn
ing out democratic p.irty office holders
and henchmen at the rate of GOO to
800 a day and substituting republican
aflico seekers find party dependents in
tlioir places. Any how there is one
good thing about it there is always
something refreshing in a "clean up"
and change.
Democratic as well as republican
politicians are like rats, they will make
nests, perpetuate "soft places" and put
up jobs whenever they have their own
way and abundance of opportunity.
Good government lies in indepen
dent voting and independent interest
in elections by citizens of every class
and condition. This independence
builds up individuality and insures
safety by making every man hold a
littlo difibront opinion from his heigb
bor or acquaintance.
Injustice and corruption flourish
most when tho majority gives control
of public affairs to those who promise
to increase and strengthen their cause
no matter what it is. Tho man who
tics himself to a creed or pledges devo
tion to party forovcr, no matter which
way it may go, simply determines to
stand still and is an enemy of progress
and truth. What was trtto and prac
tical yesterday, or last week, or last
month, or last year, or tho last decade,
is not so today. A man to bo a true
citizen of a republic must bo indeden
dont, intelligent, fair, just, charitable,
frank, honest and absolutely democrat
ic in his treatment of other men.
Devotion to party docs not allow
this, but devotion to principles does.
So, our motto, if wo havo any, is first
principles, are they right, just, equal
not oppressive for the benefit of a few
then party always democracy, the
real article, not that which usually
tramps tho country under that title.
East Oregonian.
A Cincinnati dispatch of tho 19th.
says: Tho opening day of the nation
al union conference was blessed with
a mild temperature Tho morning
hours wero occupied by the stato dele
gations perfecting their organization.
A feature that has attracted somo at
tention this morning is the apparent
apathy of tho Ssuth, delegates from
that section boing few in number.
Wide interest is attaohod to the prcs
onco among tho delegates of an un
usually largo number of prominont
labor mou, particularly knights of la
bor leaders. It is rumored that tho
knights are in active alliance with tho
southern delegates and others to pre
vent tho convention organizing a third
party at this time.
Tun Progressive Parmer, President
Polk's paper, has tho following: "Wo
seo that an effort is boing made to induce
southern alliance men, to attend tho
meeting in Cincinnati to form a third
party. Wo think tho alliance should
maintain its distinct character as a
non-partizan agricultural organization
This it cannot do if it gets into a third
pa'rty. Wo think tho allianco should
continuo to hold its present independent
position, in ordor that its votos may bo
cast for tho mon.and party that gives
surest promise of bringing in tho re
forms wo demand."
Tin: city council again got in its
work on tho taxpayors last wook to
tho tune of $23. Tho amount o far
is $7.S2 which tho taxpayors of this
city will havo to pay for publishing
tho ordinances, that should havo been
kept in tho treasury, and would havo
boon had tho contract boon awarded
to Tnu Scout, where it justly bolongs.
This is only a starter, hut at tho oud of
the your tint amount thus unnocufsari
ly Kiid out will surpriio soma of our
tax pay era.
You tan Ivh) tliul a Ruod ujtpjy of
9t4iiuiiry, hiH'llio.vU, novel, 10.. at the
.otolUr More. A lli' M -i aruN HtMl
lliiMr m tkl ro oivihI i : n I
PARK PICKINGS.
Park, May 17, 1891.
Fruit trees in bloom.
Fine showers Saturday.
Cold north wind today.
Crops aro looking very nice.
It. M. South and wife visited Union
yesterday.
Lilly South is happy when out with
her cart and pony.
Mr. and Mrs. South aro on a visit to
their daughter, Mrs. Lee.
Gardens all made and potatoes
planted and everybody happy.
Health good, generally, but Grand
ma Van is still on tho sick list.
Arch Vanordcr has been busy work
ing on his house for some time past.
School is still in progress. The
teacher has not lost a pupil yet and
wo hear of no growling.
Cornelius Van is in the Park on a
visit to friends and relatives. He does
not seem to improve in health much.
Sam Vanorder Jr., Jo South and
Wallace Boylcs have gone to tho
Seven Devils, in search of tho gold
bug.
Tho mill is running on full time now
cutting from eight to ten thousand foot
per day. Come one, come all, you can
havo lumber now.
W. T. Martin has finished breaking
his meadow and Jo. Van has had some
more breaking done. Sam Vanorder
started in to break but the ground was
too hard so he had to quit.
James Wisdom will put on two four
horse teams soon for the purpose of
hauling lumber from tho mill tp Union.
George Smith has been hauling with
the mill team the past week.
Grandma Shaw, of Salem, is hero on
a visit to her daughter, Mrs. James
Wisdom. She is 715 years old and
very spry for one of her age. Her
nephew, James Wado, of Carson val
ley California is hero on a visit.
Tho Park and Big creek people think
the Farmers' Allianco a good thing
for tho farmers, Hinckley's opinion
notwithstanding. They are in hopos
it will break tho backbone of monopo
lies' ar.d trusts, tax church property
and make a general reform ; break
down tho saloons and play the devil
generally. What does its principals
advocate to bear anyone out in the as
sertion that the alliance is just to
break up tho democrat or republican
party. If they aro so corrupt as to
lcgislato all for the rich and none for
the poor, I say burst them wide open,
tho sooner the better. Let "there be
not a whole bono left in either ono of
tho old parties. We have looked for,
petitioned for, and prayed for to have
something done for tho benefit of tho
farmers, but our demands have been
scorned and thrown in tho waste basket.
1 say that tho old parties have lived
long enough. When any party or
oven tho church, lias full control of
everything they are bound io become
corrupt.' So down with the money
ring I Down with mouoplyl Down with
tho trusts!
Moiku.
Now typo and material just received at
this olllce, which better enables us to execute
line job work on short notice. Give us a
call if you want a good, neat job.
Touchers' I'xmiilnutlon.
Notice is hereby givon that for tho pur-
,ww.. nf ... ol.-li.fi. nil ..vi.mlmitimi nf fill nor.
sons wlio may offer themselves as candidates
ror teachers ol tne scnoois oi mis county,
the county school superintendent thereof
will holdaimblic examination atLaGrando,
commencing at noon, Wednesday, May
7, lS'Jl. Dated this .May it, lhui.
It. S. STltANGE,
County School Superintendent. Union
County, Oregon. td
.si:ai,i:i ruorosAi.s.
Sealed proposals will bo received at tho
countv clerk s otllco at Union. Oregon, up
to noon (12 M.I June :i. 181)1. for building
additional jury and otllco rooms and repair
ing tho county court nouso, according jo
tho plans and specifications now on lile in
tho clerk' otllce.
The countv court reserves tho right to
reject any and all bids.
liy ordor ot tho court.
'IT It NEK OMVEK,
td Clerk.
The Unai! in Wealth
u.y HUUU tU 13UUIHI
Cannci !3 successfully traveled with
jut geod i-alth. To reach wealth or any
cavctoi pes!. ion In life requires the lull
pojjestL-ri end operation c( all the fac
tiltlss l!rd n.-Iure h:s endowed us ith.
Yhtsc conditions cannot exist unless tho
ill) steal balrg Is In perfect working
crt'er, end this Is l.-npastlble when ths
liver and spleen are torpid, thusobstruct
Ing tho secretions, causing Indigestion
end dyspepsia, with all cl their accotn
panylng horrors.
DR. HENLEY'S
English Dandelion Tonic
cicrts a specific Influence over the liver,
excites It to healthy action, resolves Its
chronic engorgements, and promotes the
secretions t cures Indigestion and consti
pation, sharpens the appetite, tones up
the entire tvstirn, and makes Hie worth
living,
pU'YlM.KfcS YOll SM.H.-Ono 5o inch
IJ full UJokei. ajul une -13 Inuli ntnniliud
'nh rnouV ut itflUto. -X7tf .
ANEW
Wc are sole aircnts for these well
ROASTING, ECONOMY of FUKL, SAVING of MEATS, and Dl'ItAIJILITV, they
are superior to any other 'so-called first-class stove mailo in America, and we are now
selling them KAK CHEAPER than any so-called first-clans stove has ever been sold In
Eastern Oregon.
They are Fully Warranted in Every Particular,
Till" is not an Idle and valuless assertion, (ml a warrantee backed by the well known
integrity and reliability of the Charter Oak Manufacturing Co. " SjT-We are also car
rying a complete assortment of
HEATING STOVES!
All of tho above reliable manufacture.
Hardware
ANIJ
"Tinware
OTTT? rP riVF CTTOT Is in c,""n"'" of a first-class workman, and all kinds
Vy vJ JLl X XJL UlIV L of rcparing and job work done at reasonable rates,
and satisfaction guaranteed. Call and examine our goods and prices.
SUMMERS & LAYNE. one door south of Jaxcox's store, Union, Or.
TO CARRY AWAY BARGAINS, at
idoxjIpie-h: levy's store.
1 am overstocked in
Clothing, Dry Goods, and all kinds of Dress
Goods, which must be sold
REGARDLESS OF COST.
Gail Early 'and Secure
BIG - BARGAINS!
EgdgKTheso goods arc of the latest styles
and importations, hut must and will he sold
at a sacrifice.
I Dealer in
VH B IF
I
Tobacco, Ciers ani
Cniulk's, Nuts, Novels, Fit-hmj; Tackle, etc.
BARBER SHOP In Connection.
i-30-tf. Kiiht door north Centennial hotel, Union, Or.
E3
I have now on the road from the east two
car loads of
F U RN ITURE)
Which will arrive About March 15th, and in
connection with what I now have on
hand will comprise tho
LARGEST A&D
ol' Furniture ever Brought, to Eastern Oregon.
SgdgHDo not fail to call and select before
the rush. S. O. MILLER.
I IlllPff
32JX2IjESj5I3
shipped into the city of Union. Ladies' and
childrons' Fine Shoes, Sateens, ready made
Dresses, Hosiery and Ladies' Furnishing
Goods. Everything you could expect to find
in a first-class millinery establishment.
l-2-tf
a Union, Oregon,
Currit's a (ull line of all kinds of
Harvesting Machinery and
Agricultural Implements,
Traction Engines and Vibrator Threshers.
will s)il it. oUmp tu nny llr in Uuj vl!t)y.
known Stoves and Kantrcs. In HAKfNO.
All Kinds of
It
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Fi!
o00(
MM That I have the most at
tractive and complete line
of Millinorv (roods kvpv
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