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THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1891. UNION PACIFIC TIME TA1JLE. No. 1 Fast Mall, West.. No. " Pacific Express. West No. 2 Fast Mall, East No. 8 Paciiic Express. East. 7:05 p. ni. 7:5,") a. m. 11:.V) a. m. 11:00 p. m. NOTICK. On nccouut of the change made in tho management of this paper, all accounts due up to Jan 15. 1S91. must he settled without delay. Those knowing themselves indebt ed to the paper are requested to come in and pay up without further urging. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. y Paragraphic Record ot Recent Happen ings In and Around the City. Union is gradually on the grow. Joel Weaver, of Elgin, called on us Mon day. Union will ho "in ii," and don't you for get it. Several cases of "'drunk and disorderly' this week. E. P. Ashby, of Tclocaset, called on us yesterday. Israel Ilathiway, of La Grande, was in the city this week. Union now has a hoot-hlack stand. Geo Hcfling wields the brush. Dr. Jay uy Lewis and wife, of Sparta were in town this week . Tavlor Green sold 150 head of wethers recently for !fL25 per head. New businesses and industries are con stantly being added to our town. Guy Bridges, who has been sick for the past week, is on our streets again. Men with capital will find no better place in which to invest than in this city. Eastern Oregon wool is quoted at from 13 to 19 cents per pound at Portland. Miss Maggie McLean, of Summcrville, is visiting relatives and friends in Union. The telegraph line from this city to the depot is now completed and in operation. Lou Ilemillard and family were visiting .relatives and friends in Union during the week. The Misses Laura and Ada Powers, of North Powder, were visiting m Union this week. I, W. Maharry, of North Powder, made our efllcoa pleasant and substantial visit Monday. For sale cheap, the house and lot nearly opposite the postolliec. Inquire of E. C Brainard. 5-14-lm N. Rowland, of Pendleton, was in Union this week, shaking hands with his nurucr our friends. Frank A. lluggins, a money loancr of Portland, was in the city this week, looking up business. Frank Collins and family, of Boise City, are on a visit to relatives and friends in Sunimerville. . A break in tho machinery at Thomson it Pur&cl'ts planing mill last week caused con siderable damage. Fred Xudine ifc Son have rented S. A. Pursel's place on Itamo Hat and will use it as a horse pasture. John McDowell and son, James G., wero in the city lat Saturday. Wo acknowl edge a plea.-aut call. A. E. Eaton purchased the Hannah water power this week, and the woolen mill is now an assured faj:t. Hall Brother t. of Union, will now carry the full lino of Frank Brothers' Implement Company'!) machinery. 3-12-lm Jones Bros, have entirely closed out their stock of goods and will soon take their departuro for California. Miss Boon Uinard, who arrived here from Kansas last week, took her departure for home again Monday. There is plenty of room and an opening in Union for many new businesses. Com petition is the life ot trade. Mrs. Florence Dobbin's band of 1030 sheep averaged 84 pounds per head. The total clip wai 14,280 pounds. John Porley recently purchased 200 head of yearling .-.leers. They ivill betaken to his stock ranch on Malheur. The street commissioner has dono some good work during the past week In cleaning tho streets an i alleys of tho city. Jacob Primer, of Pendleton, sold his wool clip this neason, consisting of 25,000 pounds', for 15 cents per pound. Sam. J. Deuring took his departure for Canyon Citv, Monday, where he intends to hold down a ciim-'' on the News. Another livory stable will ho opened up in a few da.. by John Hulick. He has been running a hack to tho trains this week. Do not forget that Hall Brothers now car ry a full und comple;o line of farming im dlements, also wagons, buggies, carts, etc. Tho Misses Nellie and May Stevens will take their departuro in a few days for Port land. They will ho absent till after tho Fourth. William Newman, living in Benton comi ty, opposite Albany, committed suicide Monday morning by hanging. Cause un known. Tho many friends of Ed. Itemillard will bo pleased to learn that ho is Improving in health, and it is to ho hoped ho will soon bo out again. The new plate glass front put in A. N, Gardner's jewelery store Is a nice pleco of work and adds liuic'h to tho appoaraneo of the building. Pendleton effected a permanent organ ization of tho Interstate Baseball League last Saturday evening and a team will soon bo placed in the field. E. A. Heath, editor of tho Harnoy Valley Items, who wai rocently taken to Portland to answer to a charge of violating tho U. S. postal law, has been exonerated. The painting und graining on the Wilson building was all done by J. A. Boll, who is a tlrst-cla workman. Tim lettering on tho winduw klmdos U a neat pleco of vork. J. B. Thomson, accompanied by his lam ily. took his departure for Portland last week. Mr. Thomson goes as a delegate from Union to the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F, Information Is wanted concerning tho whereabouts of James Eastcrbrook, who is supposed to be a resident of the state of Oregon. Address, Wm. Davis, Island City Oregon. i t The attention of contractors Is called to i the ad of the county court asking for scaled j proposals for the construction of an addl- ! tion to the court house, which appears ii ! this issue. Over one hundred hats haye been sold from Mrs. Itinehart's millinery store dur ing the past week or ten days. Tho ladies know where to go forjthc latest styles in ! millinery. Union is attracting considerable attention abroad. A rcprcscntstivc of nnothcr large manufacturing company will soon arrive here from the cast to look over our town and surroundings with; a view of locating here. The late grand jury of Grant county in dieted D. I. Asbury, of the Grant County Icws, for libel. We don't anticipate any' thing of the kind, but would hate to see Brother Dan. playing checkers with his nose. The bodies of Samuel A. demons and Geo. E. Nodine. the two men who were buried in a snow slide in the Wood river country last February, were recovered a few days ago and interred in the Challis cemetery. We are in receipt of the first number of the Oregon Alliance Herald, formerly the Freewatcr Herald, which was recently moved to Pendleton. It is edited by W. H. McConias and gives every promise of future success. Wm, Wilson moved into his new build ing Monday. Billy now has one the finest bar rooms and billiard halls in Eastern Oregon, and ho can which he no doubt does Justly feel proud of his new quarters. Drop in and see him. The bridge at Oro Dell is in an unsafe condition and any unusual strain brought thereon is liable to send the whole business into the river. The bridge was a poor allair in the tirst place and never can be made secure. A new one is needed. Gazette. New ribbons, flowers, trimmings and new shapes, direct from Eastern factories, are being added to Mrs. Summers' stock of millinery She buys direct from first hand, discounts her bills and cannot be under sold. Ladies, stick a pin in this. 5-14-w2 J. B. Mahanna, of the S. It. & S. C. It. K. Co., was in the city last Thursday and a meeting of the directors was held. Mr. Mahanna and L, B. Binehart took their de- patture for Portland Friday, to look after business connected with the company. Hamilton & Rouke, grain merchants of Pendleton, have purchased all of the plat forms and warehouses of Mr. Hunt on the O. & W. T., in Oregon and Washington. The property, which consists of fifteen warehouses and twelve platforms, is valued at $50,000. The East Oregonian says: 'A Pocatello. Idaho, editor lias traded his newspaper for tw mules. One kicker for two ought to be a good trade.'' This should he encourag ing to the editor of the Whangdoodle, and he may yet be able to dispose of his sheet to a good advantage. I). S. Cameron, the foot racer, accompan ied by his brother Eph, arrived from Port land Tuesday night. It is quite likely a race will be made soon between Cameron and a gentleman recently from the east, who has been stopping here for some time past, but now at La Grande, Mrs. Summers, tho milliner, moved her stock of goods into the building formerly occupied by Jones Bros, this week. The change was necessary on account of in creased trade and the want of a larger building in which to display her immense line of goods. Call and sec her at the new stand. The ball games at La Grande Saturday ind Sunday 'between the Walla Walla and La Grande nines, of the Pacific Interstate League, resulted in another victory for La Grande, On Saturday tho score was 8 to 0 and on Sunday 8 to 5. This makes four lines between these nines, La Grande winning all. The cemetery society recently purchased a bucket to bo used in carrying water to the flowers and shrubs in tho cemetery. A few days ago some one carried off the bucket from the ground and forgot to re turn it. Wo did not think there was any one in tho community so mean as to delib erately teal a bucket from a grave yard, bit', it -eeins such is the case. The Baker Blade says: "ThoinauJ.il. Lav. who was found dead near Union hist week, says a private letter received front New Chicago, Wyoming, wax not a mem ber of the A. O. U. W. society. He leaves wile and three .small children in destitute circumstances and ho was considered a worthless fellow thero, drinking and ca rousing at times and not providing for his family." "Turn that wrapping paper tho other side out," said a lady m a dry goods store, as tho clerk was putting up her purchase in u printed wrapping paper. "I don't want to be a walking advertisement for your store. I read the papers as all intelligent people ought to do, and 1 think that in them is the placo to advertise your business. In stead of usklng your customers to carry your sign around with each purchase of goods, go and tell tho people through tho paper what you have to sell and how you sell it." Ex. It seems that thero is hardly a nook or corner in cither Union or Baker counties where the precious metal docs not exist. The latest quartz developinf.it comes from Telocaset. A gentlemen who culled on the Democrat yesterday said that at a place called Hunter's Paradise, about three miles south of Telocasot. Mr. Charles F. Hinck ley is the owner ot a mine developed to tho ex tout of fvo shafts and a tunnel fifty feet la length. Tho vein is three feet in width and tho average ore assays give 52 to the ton in gold. Another discovery , recently mad, ii owned by Cates, Howard and HI-' lis, and tha showing ii very encouraging. Democrat, Circuit Court. The May term of court cotnencdin this city last Monday, Judge J. A. Fee presid ing; M. L. Olmstead acting as prosecuting attorney; clerk, Turner Oliver; sheritr, J. T. Bollcs; court bailifls. Eugene Chase and J. A. Galloway; grand jury bailiff, J. N. Moore. The following is a list of the attorneys present: Baker cfc Baker, A, ('. Williams, C. II. Finn, J. 1). Slater and E. W. Bart lett, La Grande; A. J. Lawrence, M. L. Olmstead and Wm. Smith, Baker City; Robert J. Slater, Pendleton; A. Meachen. Elgin; Shclton & Cat roll. R. Eakin, T. II. Crawford and B. F. Wilson, Union. The following persons were drawn and compose the UltAND JfltY. J. L. Fine, W. C. Endicott, 1). II. Mc Watcrs, A. J. Good, Wm. Constable. Robert Young, and C. A, Myers, foreman. The following jurors were excused for the term: W. C. Cuslck, J. A. Woodell, S. N. Neville and John.McNealy. Up to noon yesterday the following cases were disposed of: Bridges it .Taycox vs Zeigler it Bloom : dismissed at plaintifli's cost. Bacr it Blodh vs J as Lee and John Young; default and judgment as to Lee; continued as to Young. A E Eaton ys Wm McKcrchcval ; default and judgment Elgin Lumber Co vs C L Harris; dis missed at plaintiff's costs. II L Deacon vs A X Hamilton; settled and dismissed. Frank Bros' Implement Co vs John Southwell ; settled and dismissed at plain tiff's costs. Mitchell it Lewis Co vs Jas Lee; default and judgment. Recs it Redman vs A R Osborn; contin ued for term. Rinchart vs Mcintosh; default and judg ment and order of sale of attached property. Richards vs Lewis; settled and dismissed nt plaintiffs costs. S R Reeves vs E Frohock; settled and dismissed at plaintiffs costs. First National Bank of Union vs Iniblcr it Hill; default and judgment. Fresh vs Fresh; continued for term. Taylor vs Taylor; continued for service. C II Finn vs Sommer it Blum ; dismissed at defendant's costs. State of Oregon vs James Adams; defend ant discharged. State vs A N Hamilton; dismissed on motion of district attorney; defendant dis charged and ball exonerated. State vs Cleaver; dismissed on motion of district attorney. Epha vs Epha; default; A C Williams appointed referee. It E Bryan vs Smith Hodge; default. Collin vs Hutchinson; verdict for plaiu tilTfor $2000 and interest. State vs Brown; not guilty. Frank Bros Implement Co vs Profit and Havnie; settled and dismissed nt plaintiffs costs. Wallam vs Farrell; continued for term. McDowell vs Bercsford; default. State vs Jas hall; not a true bill. State vs Clarence Hall; same. State vs Syvilian Prescott; same. State vs L Wright; same. Scnor vs Dray; verdict for the defendant. The following cases wero placed on dock et: Mary A Mitchell vs WB Campbell; A P Hotaling it Co vs J C Clayburn. The following attorneys arrived yester day: J. L. Rami and F. L. Moore, Baker City; S. B Crandall. La Crando; II. F. Burleigh, Elgin. A New Railroad Corporation. John (!. M'addock, president of the First National Bank of Goldcudalc, has just filed articles of incorporation, for the Oregon, Washington and Idaho Railway and Trans portation Company, with a capital stock of $2,000,000. Among the incorporators are the following business men of Oregon, Washington and Idaho: Chas. II Dodd, A. S. McAllister, W P. Gray, Jas. W. Smith, Frank J. Parker, J. II. Day, Harvy W. Scott, Kilns J. Hughes, John J. Fisher, A. H. Breyiuen, I. W. Case, J. II. Gray, W. H. Brewster, J. J. Brown and John J. Maddock. It is tho intention of this company to construct railroads and operate boat linos along the Columbia and Snake rivers, and ue their every effort to work to the best interest of merchants and shippers of East ern Oregon, Washington and Idaho. These mm arc all men of some means, being in eh. nits, bhlppcrs, etc., and have submit t-d to the transportation rates dic tated tn them by Jay Gould, until they wero compelled to take some action. The capital stock of tho company will consist of 80,000 shares at $25 each, and stockmen who fayor such an enterprise will be gr.i'itod the privilege of taking as much Mirk in the institution as they de sire. Tiiiies-Mountaincor. The Pulpit and the Stage. Rev. F. M. Shrout, Pastor United Breth- cm Church, Blue Mound, Kan., says: "I feel it my duty to tell what wonders Dr. King's New Discovery lias dono for mo. My lungs wero badly dlxcased, and my parishioners thought I could live only a few weeks. I took llvo bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery and am sound and well, gaining 3i lbs, in weight. Arthur Love, Manager Love's Funny Folks Combination, writes: "After a tho rough triul and convincing evidence, I am confident Dr. King's Xew Discovery for Consumption, beats 'em all, and euros when everything fails, Tho greatest kind ness 1 can do my many thousand friends is to urge them to try It " Free trial bottles at Brown's drug store, Regulur size 00 c. and $1.00. Star Scholars. The following is a lint of tho star schol ars in dUtriot No. '), Eagle valley, Oregon, for the mouth ending May 0. 1691: Lizziu Kwing, Norn Williams, Elzey Lee, Hcnrv Williams, Ho. Lee. John Wester- dale, Levi Hwing, Cat Reed, Sam Summers, Clnirlu furry, LIdn Summers, Huttlo Item), Kuiini I'oudiir. Muihdu Summers. Lura Hover, Mary Saunders, Mury Hilton. Toucher. A Crazy Chinaman. Considerable excitement wa occasioned Tuesday by the report that one of tho Chi namen at work at the Cei'tennial hotel had suddenly become crazy. Ho has shown signs of not being just right for some time and on Tuesday morning quit work, pro ceeded to the wash house, armed himself with a pistol and scted in a very trange manner. Tho other Chinaman became alarmed and informed the marshal of the actions of the celestial. When the officer went to arrest him. however, ho was found to be secreted in an outhouse, where ho had been for some time, armed with the pistol, and It wii not a very desirable job to tackle him in this condition, as fears were entertained that he might shoot any one attempting to enter the building. Marshal Johnson secured the help of Mel Heritage and, in company with a China man, cautiously proceeded to tho house, opened the door suddenly and rushed in on him. He raised his pistol and attempted to shoot, but the otlleers were two quick for him and immediately caught his arm and disarmed him. He was hiindcullcd and taken to the county jail. When caught he immediately set up a most unearthly howl and kept it up.until lodged in the cell. The other Chinamen seem to think he Is onlv sick and will be all right in a few (lavs. Reduced Rates. Rates over the Union Paefic line, on tho certificate plan, have been made for meet ings specilied below; passengers paying full fare going will be returned at one-lith fare on certificates signed by the secretary of the meeting: Tho State Convention of the W. C. T. U., to bo held in Portland May 2nd to 29th in elusive, (from rail stations in Oregon.) Tho Grand Lodge, Grand Encampment and Grand Assembly of the 1. O. O. F., to beheld at Seattle, Wash., May 11th t 25th inclusive, (from rail stations in Washing ton.) Agents will sell to Portland only. Meeting of the Washington State Grange, to bo held nt Goldcudalc, Wash., June 2nd to 5th inclusive, (from all rail stations in Oregon and Washington.) Agents will sell to Grants Pass only. Meeting ot tho Seventh Day Advcntists, to be held at Walla Walla, Wash.. May 19th to2(ith inclusive, (from rail stations in Oregon and Washington.) U. B. Church Conference, to be held at Hood River June 17th to 22nd inclusive (from rail stations in Oregon.) W. II. UuitMlUKT, A. G. P. A. Decoration Day. Following is the programme that will bo carried out by Preston Post Xo. 18, G, A. R., in this city on May ."0th: All members are requested to meet at the hall at 10 o'clock a. m. and march to tho M. E. chinch, where services will be conducted by Rev. J. P. Morris. After services the line of march will bo again formed and then proceed to tho cem etery and decorate the graves. All old Union soldiers, together witli tho Woman's Relief Corps and citizens, arc cordially invited to be present and partici pate in tho exercises of the day. C. C. CoKriNiiiniiiV, S. M. Haynks, Committee. Specimen Casos. S. H. Clifford, New Cassel. Wis., was troubled with Neuralgia and IChcumatisiu, his stomach was disordered, his liver was cll'cctcd to an alarming degree, appotito fell away, anil he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Elec tric Bitters cured him. Edward Shcphard, Harrisburg. 111., had a running sore on his leg of eight years' standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buckleii's Arni ca Salve, and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker, Catawba, 0., had five largo fever sores on his leg, doctors said ho was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buckleii's Arnica Salvo cured him entirely. Sold at Brown's drug store. Live Agents Wanted. Any active man or woman can earn good wages by acting as home agent for that en terprising paper, tho St. Paul Globe. Good, live agents are wanted in every township. The work is easy, pay sure. A cash oiler and special prize to all who aro willing to work. For tonus and full porticulars. address Gi.oiii: PmiLiHiiiNd (Jo,, St. Paul. Minn. NOTICE. God's Blessing to Humanity So Says an Oregon Pioneer, Ninety Years Old. FoucsT Giiovk, Or.. .March II). I have used tho OREGON' KIDNEY TEA and obtained immediate relief. It Is God's blessing to humanity. I take pleasure in recommending it to tho afllicted. I am now nearly ninety years old, tamo to Ore gon in 1812 in tho employ of the Hudson Bay Company, and since I began using tho OREGON KIDNEY TEA I enjoy good health. DAVID MUNROE. Uucklen's Arnica Salvo. Tun Bust Sai.vi: in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Soros, Ulcers, Salt Rhouni, Fever Soros, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posl nively euros I'llos, or no pay required, It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Prico 25 cents per box. For sale at Brown's drug store. MAICKIIH). COCHRAN DUNCAN May 12. 1801, ut Tacomn, Wash., sir. Kouort uociirau anu Mrs. Viola Duncan. Tho newly married couple immediately took their departure for Now Westminster, B. C. where they will reside. HALLMILLER. At the rwldonce of the bride, in this city, TiimmIa? May If, 1801. at 8 o'clock p. in.. Mr. Jto. V. Hall ami Miss Melissa M. Mlllor, Rev. 8. M. Driver olllnluting. Tiik Scout extends congratulation luid wishes tho newly wedded couple a pious- . i . .....i i .... nr.. 1 .nil, K'HK !" nui) nil Tho Microbe Killer. State Food Cominisoner Baker has had a chemical anlysis made of the microbe killer, a patent medicine. The analysis was made by the state chemist. ''It shows,' said Mr. Baker, "that one gallon of tho liquid contains 11.7 grains of hydro chloric acid, 1.33 grains of muriatic scid, 15,79 grains of nitric acid, and sulphuric acid, or oil of vitriol, :i.S drains by weight. The microbe killer, when heated with me tallic nine, dissolves tho r.lnc. The amount of zinc that would (theoretically) be dis solved by one gallon of microbe killer is about 2 dr. 11.!) grains; or, in other words, one gallon of the liquid known as tho microbe killer contains enough free acid to dissolve tnc amount of zinc that I have mentioned. Unless the agent of the mi crobe killor In this city complies with the law within a very short time I shall be obliged to arrest him for selling the drug. The law retpiires that tho article shall bo so marked that alt people who buy it may know its contents, and the microbe killer is not sold that way at present. The agent sells it in jugs without labeling it so as to show its chemical ingredients." Oregoni- j an. A Safe Investment. Is one which is guarantee 1 to bring you satisfactory results, or in case of failure a return of pitrehao price. On thisjsafe plan you can buy from our advertised druggists a bottle of Dr. King's Now Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief, in every case, when used for any af fection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, In aiuation of uugs, Bron chitis, Asthma. Whooping Cough, Croup, etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can always be depended upon. Trial bottles free at 1!. II. Brown's drugstore, Union. Oregon, Agents Wanted. Our agents make $100 to $:t00n month sel ling our goods on their merits. Wo want county and general agents, and will t ko back all goods unsold if a count y agent fails to clear $100 and expenses after a thirty day's trial, or a general agent less than $250. Wo will send largo illustrated circulars and letter with a special offer to suit territory applied for, on receipt of three ono cent stamps. Apply nt once mid get in on tho boom. Address, Rnxxr.it MAXiti'Aorur.ixii Co., 1-9-ly Pittsburgh, Pa. Strayed or Stolon. From Union, Oregon, April 18, 1891, ono bay gelding about 15 hands high, branded M J' R L on left shoulder; brand quite dim; lias a wart on right side of neck. One chesiiut sorrel about 15 hands high, scar on left shoiildei. Both aro gentle and well broke to saddle and harness. We will pay $10 for tho recovery of theso horses, or a liberal compensation for infor mation that will lead to their recovery. 1'. II. CitAWFonn, 5-21 Niu.sox SeiiooNOvmi. Happy Hooslors. Win. Tinimons, Postmaster of Idaville, hid., writes: "Electric Bitters lias dono moro for mo than all other medicines com bined, for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver trouble." John Leslie, fanner and stockman, of same placo says : "Find. Electric Bitters to be tho best Kid ney anil Liver medicine, made mo feel llko .it i ir . . .i .i iiuw mini. i. . vituuiier, iiiumviiru) merchant, sumo town, says : Electric Bit j tors is just tho tiling for a man who Is all ' run down and don't euro whether he lives or dies; lie found new strength, good appe- j tlto and felt just like lie had a new lease on life. Only 50c. a bottle at Brown's drug store, Union, Oregon. FROM ANTELOPE. AXTiaorn.'Muy 17, 1891. Powder rivor is booming. Irvin Frazior has gone to his mine at Paddy'si Paradise.. The Farmers' Alliance hold a meet ing last night at Telocasot. Mr. John Leo is erecting a wind iriill on his farm at Tclocaset. Georgo HuH'man leaves for Wallowa valley soon, on a visit to his undo. DPRiQE'S seam Baking Used in Millions of Homes 40 Years the Standard J OB p Tho facilities having been increased by tho addition of a lino assortment of new typo and a largo invoice of tho finest papers and material, is now batter proparcd to oxecuto THE FINEST WORE: on short notice. Call at once if you want anything in tho way of I.Kjtlor Heads, Dill Heads, Shipping Tags, Legal Blanks, Posters, Constitutions, PRICES REASONABLE. UfiTSiitisfaction Guaranteed in Every Iuetnuco. Ordors by Mall Promptly Attondcd to. Address: THE OREGON SCOUT, Union, Oregon. Mr. Willintn Cutcs, of Tolocuset, shook hands with President Harrison. Mr. Cyrus Prescott is talking of contracting to deliver posts to J. Q. Shirley to fence in his section of land on Government gulch. Mr. S. O. Swiickhti incr is running a fence from his farm on the upper edge of Pylo canyon to his place on Catherine creek above the water mill. Mr. Hlndc Ashhy and wife are going to Susanvillo, Cal., on a visit to Mr. A 'a brother, Mr. Thomas Asliby. Mr. Thomas Ashby started tho lirst store in Union. Tho presidential train looked lino the other evening coming up Pylo can yon. Tho cars wero lighted by elec tricity, and watch fires were burning all through the canyon and Antolopo valley. They have a mixed up raco of peo ple at Telocasct on tho railroad Chi nese and whites, a "hogloiner.ited" mess. It is hard to toll which will eventually capture the place, the little brown man or the whites. If I wero going to the Seven Devils, 1 would build me a boat and launch it in Powder river at the mouth of Ante lope creek. It would bo line sailing down Powder and Snake rivers, especi ally if you hit a roek in the rapids. The grass is all drying up on tho hills. If wo don't have plenty of rain soon, crops will he a failure in Ante lope and the crows will Ily by in dis gust this fall, and tho discontented farmer will bo starting a new political party and sending socklcss statesmen to Washington to try to enact laws that will regulate the weather. II. COVE CULLINOS. Considerable improvement going on in Cove. Tho now horse collar factory is near ing completion. The Baptist will soon resume work on their new church. Service at the Morrison church last Sunday, Rev. Loroy officiating. The base hall nine ordered an out fit this wcok. They will take tho lead soon. Mrs. Sullivan, son and daughter and Mr. Sharpe, of Union mado a visit to Cove last week. Tho Covo is quite a rendezvous for machino agents, thero being three in town this wcok. Mrs. Sanborn is convalescing, but Will Haggorty is sulTering with an ab sess behind his right ear. A number of Covites have gone out into tho mountains on a pleasure trip and others aro going today. Mr. C. W. P. Ellsworth has moved to Covo from Elgin. Ho expects to open a butcher shop in this placo. Mr. Hon Richardson had his right leg broke and fearfully mangled by a horse falling upon him last Saturday. 15. P. McDaniel and son recoived a consignment of butter bands yester day. Thoro is the placo to got what you want. Dr's Mason and Itichardson of La Grande aro arranging to have an oflico at this place. They will ho horo two days in each week. A. number of the Covo boys onjoyod tho match game of hall at La Grande, Sunday and others would have gono but thoy wero not built that way. RINTING! Circulars, Business Cards, Envelopes, Sooioty Cards, Receipts, Visiting Cards. Tickets, Wedding Cards, Statements, Ball Programs, By-law, Briefs. I