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About The Oregon scout. (Union, Union County, Or.) 188?-1918 | View Entire Issue (May 28, 1891)
c ttijoit to tit Hero Will tino ProsB tho People's KlRlitH Maintain. 3l?e Oregor? 5eout Is recognized as the leading paper of Union county. Sfye Oregon 5eout Has double tho circulation of any paper in the county. rlF: VOJj. VII. UNION, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 181)1. NO. 19 PROFESSIONAL CARDS. J. W. SIIKI.TO.V. J. M. CAIUtOLL SHELTON & CARROLL, Attorneys a,1 Law, UNION, OltKUON. Special attention given to nil business entrusted to its. Oflicc two docs south of bank. R. EAKIN, Attorney at Law, I'NION OtlKOON. Prompt attention paid to all business en trusted to me Ofllco one door south of (hardware store of Summers it Layne. I. N. CROMWELL M. I)., Phvsician Surgeon. t'NlON JLEGON. All calls promptly ai'i-ided to, day or night. Olllce oil'1 door south of the hardware store of Summer Si Lay tie Residence on A St., fourth house west ' Wright's store. E. BROOKS, M. 1)., Physician & Surgeon, ISUA -U CITY, uUKGON. OPl'romp' attention given to all profes sioual calK day or night. T. Mi-NAUGHTON, M. D., Physician & Surgeon, ELGIN. ORKCON. OPAll fails promptly attended to, day or uigiu. MRS. A. M. PELHAM.M. D. Homrapathic . F Si v si c i a n. Discitcs of ''hildrcn a Specialty. Can be found at the ..-.deuce of O. W. Ames, north ni town. m. dittebrandt, m. u., Physician and Surgeon, rSIN. OU'.'ION. Ollicc at re i.ienee. iour ,.o,rs south of bank. i' W il. EWIN. m. D., Physician and Surgeon, COVE, OREGON, All Call :M .fiulcii t' day or night. 1)11 E. N. .soil nr. RESID-r.WT iD:s3T3ST. lias the finest niuestlietic for extracting teeth without pain known to the profession "Will practice in all the; brunches of modern dentistry. Silver and gol t u ork a specialty. Fine sets oi teeth alway- on hand. Kirst class work mid satisfaction guaranteed. Olllce. Main street Union. Oregon. City Meat Market, ' MON, OIlKt.DN, BENSON BROS, rj.;opaiETORS. Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Hams Lard, Etc,, KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND. 1 orfeal saloon, U.n ION oK . .ON, ED. tf .".MILLARD, J-'gprietor. If you w:int a retr diing Drink or k .! dga:. n op in. El&'Vv- 'i i ill ir. i ,i ;iiu table for theaccoiiri. ii uiou of e i mrs. ....Cornucopia Saloon, VS ; nion. on : )N. WILLIAM WILSON, PROPRIETOR. Finest ol "e. Liquors and Ci- fri. -- Kept i. :ock. for tu-i!' inl purposes a specialty. flood hi l a d .mIIh. i In and ho so ciable, LUMBER for SALE hi 'he High " "luv Saw Mill. All kind - amber mitlyon hand orfurnl-h' -!irrt .. . I'rices cheap as tho ehe i Patronage - Solicited. 5-30tf . vf. V. SNON.tSON, oALAll 1 -1 ) WANTKD, Clood A- i S,'il r litimral lino of ercliao No in- i . Auoyo salary .111 be I i'l " For ui' i.i u.f.imi-i . ' Mrws: f .M . OHM : PPIiV 00., 178 W i.i . ... llurflii.St.. 4.23.yl OiloaKO. III. 0.&W.T.R.R. rr-!- TT x T ' ft -JLJ1U jdluul ume In Connection with tho NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILR'D Forms tho Quickest and Hest Route Between Eastern Oregon and Washington and FuRct bound points, as well as the Popular and Direct Line to all POINTS E a ST and SOUTHEAST PULLM, SLEEPING CARS, SUPERB DINING CARS, and FREE SECOND CLASS SLEEPERS Through to Chicago via tills Lino. Passenger Trains of this Company are rim ing regularly between DAYTON, WAITSBURG, WALLA WALLA, WASH., and PEN DLETON, OR.. Making close connection at Hunt's Junc tion with Northern Pacific trains for Taco ma, Seattle, Victoria, 1$. C, Ellensburg, North Yakima. Pasco, Bpraguo, Cheney, Davenport. Spokmo Falls, Butte, Helena. St. Paul, Minneapolis, AND ALL POINTS EAST. Passenger Train, making above connec tions leaves Pendlefon daily, at 7:40 p. m. Through Tickets Sold to all Points East at the Lowest Rates. W. F. WAMSLEY, Gen'l Fr't and Pass'gr Agt. Walla Walla. Wash. G. W. HUNT, President and Gen'l Muager. H. L. DEACON, Tieke it, Union, Or R. H. BROWN, Dealer in TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, Etc. A Complete and Varied Stock of Wall Paper on hand. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Day or Night. A full supply of school books con stantly on hund. Tlie Cove Drug Store JASPER G. STEVENS, Propr. DEAI.KK IN PURE DRUGS, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Paints and Oils. L'ruscrlptioiiH Carefully Prepared, AI.80 DEALEK IN SPORTING GOODS, Consisting of Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols and Cartridges. Imported and Domestic Cigars, C5CI1001 1500KS, 111C. JOS. KEILBERT, erckl : Tailor, UNION, OREGON. iV Fine lino of Goods Always in Stock. Call and Examine Them. Suits Made to Order, Cleaning and Repairing. All work warranted. 12-4-tf. Union and -ruucopia Stage - Line Quickest and Cheapest Route to the Pino Creek Mine.. KATES : rAHK. JTBEIOHT. ulon to Park " ' Baiiuur 3 00 lUo sopla 0 00 SHo " " Cormieopl Drns and MBdiG WASHINGTON. Peffcr on the Fanners' Alliance. THE CHASE OF THE ITATA. President Harrison Returns From His Long Trl and Finds Plenty of Work to do. Washington, May 15, 1S91. Editor Oukoon Scout: Senator Poller, evidently speaking by authority, savs that no third party will bo formed by the convention which is to be held in Cincinnati next week, and he considers that the silly rumors about there being danger of the convention being controlled by socialists and anarchists woro the work of parties opposed to the gathering which promises to bo to important and fruitful. "We have not come," said the senator earnestly, "to destroy, but to build up. Our mission is not to compel the rich man to give up what ho has, but to devise some way by which the poor and oppressed may be relieved. We aro united upon tho necessity of benefitting labor and when I say labor I mean the work of every ono who helps to add to the wealth of the country by what he pro duces. This includes tho builders, tho railroad employes, tho factory hands, and, most of all, tho farmers. "This is a government of tho people, for the peoplo and by tho people. The people will see that tho reform comes in good season. This conference which we will hold at Cincinnati will be one step toward reaching tho final result, and we have arranged also for a series of mammoth mass meetings in all sections of the country during this summer. When the Farmers' Alli ance movoment was confined to Kan sas we had to work down among the people and reach them by word of mouth. Tho newspapers continually misrepresented us snd distorted our speeches. Wo have now come to that point where they arc giving us a re spectful hearing, and we can feel sure that our meetings will bo correctly reported. "Wo do net expect to form a third party at Cincinnati. There will bo no discussion of candidates or preparation of a party platform. These things, if they come at all, must como later, We shall content ourselves with isstv ing a brief tiddress to tho people of the country, and then wo will go out again among them preaching this new gospel of relief from debt at usurious interest and from labor which continu ally adds to tho wealth, of tho employer and loaves nothing for the employe." By a curious coincidence, just after leaving Sonator Poller, I met ox-Sena tor Ingalls, who has evidently loft that big croj) of potatoes in tho care of his hired men. Mr. Ingalls declines to say what brought him hero just at this time, but there is a rumor in insido circles that ho was sontfor by Mr. liar rison, who is desirous of making him his friend, for tho purpose of asking his advico about some very important matters, and that if lie proves agreea bio he will be tendered an important federal position, possibly tho Secretary ship of War. Of course there may bo nothing at all in this, but tho fact that Mr. Ingalls should come here at this season, entirely unexpected by any of his friends, gives it a plausibility. Tho minor officials of tho Navy de partment regard the chase of tho Chi lian insurgent nteamcr Itata as a first class lark, and regrets are heard on all sides that tho speakers aro not aboard one or tho other of tho United States vessels now in tho Pacific ocean. No one believes that it will be anything more than a jolly picnic, and nobody cares threo snaps about either the Chilian government or the insurgents. Of courso tfie government was com pelled to act upon the request of the Chilian minister and seize the Itata; but if it had desired to keep her, a stronger force than a singlo doputy marshal would probably havo been placed in charge. It was a good deal like tho prize crews of one man each which were placed in charge of cap tured Canadian sealers in Bohring Sea season before last. Mr, Harrison has returned vafo and Bound from his long trip, and ho un doubtedly knows a heap more- thun ho did when he started ; but it is yet, to bo scon whether his increased knowl edge is to be wisely used, or whether it is to swell his head with egotism. Ho finds plenty of work waiting for him, and if tho fear expressed by many that Mr. Blaino will not be able to re sume his duties until he takes a long rest is verified, ho will find it extreme ly difficult to dispose of bomc of it, particularly that relating to foreign nations, much of which is at this time in an unfinished condition, where it requires skillful handling, if wo aiv to maintain the prestige which Mr. Hlaino has undoubtedly given us by his ad ministration of tho State department. I do not think that Mr. Blaine's health is in tho condition that some people are trying to make tho country believe it is. He hud his own reasons for remaining in Now York a few days, and his health had nothing to do with it. See if you don't hear more about Blaino before long. J. II. C. COVE CULLINQS. Covk, Hotel wanted, Oregon, May 1!7, 1S91. Tho prospect for heavy crops was never more encouraging. A number of excursionists arc out in tho mountains east of town. Mr. J. Liontanco hag commenced work on the addition to his residence, All tho sick in this vicinity aro im proving under tho treatment of Dr Ewin. The Cove ilouring mills continue to run day and night as they have heavy contracts to fill. Ouite a number ol transient aro visiting the Coyo this season. It is the most attractive place in the valley. Royal Jones was kicked in tho face bv a colt, cuttiim him very badly. He has been troubled with exsessive bleed ing. A very rigorous gamo of base ball took place here Sunday, resulting in 19 to U6 in 8 innings in favor of tho hard knockers. Mr. E. P. McDaniel, son and daughter attended the laying of the corner stone of tho Presbyterian church at Elgin, last Friday. Some seem to think and not without good evidences that beo culture will bo a success hero. Some fow parties have them and report them doing well. Dr. A. L. Richardson of La Grande, has arranged to havo an ollico in Writrht's building. Ho will bo hero Mondays and Thursdays of each week Mr. John Smith of Axvans, Mo. has joined his wile, who has been visiting hor sister for tho past two months Thov aro tho cuests of Mrs. E. P. Mc Daniel. A nieco of Mr. J. M. Cravins ar rived from tho east this week. Sho came for tho purposo of making the old gentloman a companion, as ho is getting feeble. Why don't some energetic person with some means start a hotel in this placo? It-is ono of tho most economi cal and favorablo locations for that business. Thore are at prcsont nino boarding houses, and all would givo up the business. There wero twelve carriago loads of people in town last Sunday and if thero was good accom modation many moro would como. Wo invito you all to como and ex amine so that you may recommend our location, if not porsuaded to re main yoursolves. Reduced Rates. Kates over tho Union Pacfic lino, on tho certificate plan, havo been made (or meet ings sjiecillcd below; passengers paying full faro going will bo returned at onc-IUh faro on certificates signed by the secretary of tho meeting: Tho State Convention of tho V. O. T. U., to bo held in Portlund May 23d to 29th In clusive, (from rail stations in Oregon.) Tho Orund Lodge, Grand Encampment and Grand Assembly of tho I. O, O. F to beheld at Seattle, Wash,, May 11th to 25th imclusive, (from rail stations in Washing ton.) Agents will sell to Portland only. Meeting of tho Washington State Grange, to bo held at Goldendale, Wash., Juno 2nd to Oth inclusive, (from all rail stations In Oregon and Washington.) Agents will sell to Grunts Pass only. Meeting ol tho Seventh Day Advcntlsts, to bo held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 10th to 20th Inclusive, (from rail station in Oregon and Washington.) U, II, Church Conference, to bo held at Hood Itlver Jun 17th to 22nd Inclusive, (from rail station In Oregou.) W. II. HuitniuuT, a, a. p a. HORTICULTURE. Report, oft lie Commission er ofthis disirict. UNION COUNTY IN THE LEAD Sho Produces a Largar Amount Anil Better Variety of Fruit Than any Othor. We are indebted to James Heiuler shott, of the State Hoard of Horticul ture, for a copy of tho report, of the board. For tho benefit of our renders we herewith present a few extracts from Mr. llcndorsliott's report of tho fifth district, of which ho is com mis Monor. He savs : Tho fifth district, comprising us it does, tho counties of Umatilla, Union, Baker, Wallowa, Malheur, Grant and Harney, comprise a vast oxtent, of tor ritory so great that to do ample justice to its horticultural interests would re quire the constant wrvicn of tho com missioner at least, oight months in each year. I have, In the past two years, in an official capacity, visited many parts of the State and havo as yet to mhi any fruit that excels that grown in East ern Oregon. until quite recently it was not deemed necessary for its inhabitants to turn their attention lo agricultural or horticultural pursuits. The unlimi ted bunch grass supplied sufficient food for the countless thousands of horses, cattle and sheep that roamed over the vast hills and plains; but tho bunch grass is fast disappearing; tho cattle interest is no longer king; in stead tho culture of fruit is fast be coming ono of Eastern Oregon's chief industries, and will, in the near future, bo ono of its many sources of wealth. In many places where not long smeu iinugiib eouiu no seen save a a small inclosuro and a few cowboys, may now be seen a uomfortablo resi dence, an interesting family, a live man and a thrilty young orchard; but wo aro fast becoming surrounded on all sides with that deadly enemy of fruit and tho disturber of man's mor als, tho codlin moth, from which, uw less tho greatest vigilanco is main' taincd, our fruit interests will sullbr as greatly as in Western Oregon. Umatilla county lias some very ex tensive fruit belts, Milton and vicinity being the most ox tensive. The young orchards aro, save a fow exceptions, thrifty and woll cared for; the older ones in many places aro sadly neglect ed and badly affected with codlin moth and other pests of a less harnifu nature. Much of tho fruit afi'ected with inolli is sold as "windfalls," thereby scatter ing tho pests throughout the country With but fow exceptions those who aro engaged in in tho fruit industry in Umatilla county aro alivo to tho im portance of a thorough and systematic caro of thoir orchards, yet you will occasionally find an old fossil who has "No prido of ancestay nor hopo of re ward," whoso orchard presents a sad picture, whoso slovenly manner is an eye-soro to those whoso prido is in tho neat appearance of their orchards. Wallowa county will soon bo noted for her fine fruits; tho acreage in creases at least threo hundred per cent, each year. Apples, pears, plums, prunes anc chorrics grow to perfection in tho Wallowa valloy proper, whilo in tho eastern portion of tho county, bordering on Snako river, known as tho "Imnaha Valloy," in addition to tho abovo montior.ed fruits, peaches. apricots and grapes grow to perfection, and as for vegetables, it is truly won derful; watormoloiiH from fit) to lb pounds, squash from 75 to 200 pounds aro no unusual things. Union county, perhaps, produces moro fruit and a greater variety than any other county in this district. Grande Rondo valloy is tho most ex tensive valley in tho county; it is 32 miles long and about 18 wido. Tho fruit bolt is confiiftd mostly to tho foothills. Tho Covo is considered to bo tho best fruit section in tho valloy, and as for berries and small fruit it cannot bo excolled, Fivo hundred and sixty (fi(50) gallons of strawborrics havo been grown on ono acre, and tlioy sold for 50 and 75 cents u gallon that, too, on lund that can bo pur cluisod for from $25 to 10 per acre. Eagle and Pine valleys, in the fouth I ern part of Union county, are woll adapted to the citltuic of fruit, and aro unsurpassed for the production of al falfa, which, tluring the season, pro duces from five to seven tons per aore. Bees in Eagle valley do remarkably well, and bee culture is fast Incoming one of tho chief industries. The val ley is also notoil for its fine vegetables, surpassed only by the linnnha vulley of Wallowa. Hakor county's fruit, belt, in a gun eral point of view, is confined to Burnt and Snake rivers. In addition 10 all other varietie's abovo mentioned, Eng lish walnuts, peanuts, sweet potatoes, gr.ipos and poaches grow to perfection. The cojllin moth made sad havoo with the apple ciop on Snake and a portion of Huriit riviTu this season. .Malheur wms the last county to tlo cbire that Mm cattle interest was no longer king, consequently her orchards are young anil limited in extent. Fruit where tried has done well ; al ready the settlers are planting or ehaidu extensively. In a few years Malheur county will grow large quan tities of excellent fruit. We have in Union county one or chard badly allectod and two slightly with the codlin moth, and in ouch case the importation of infected fruit or boxes did the work. The culture of fruit is fast brooming ono of Oregon's principal industries and chief sources of wealth. Tho thorough protection of this industry should command the earnest attention of the ontiio State. The law creating the State board of horticulture should bo so amended as to give the board tho power to declare all orchards and nurseries afi'ected with fruit pests a nuisance. They should havo power to prevent tho im portation or exportation tl diseased trees or fruit. Common carriers or private poisons should bo prohibited, undor a heavy penalty, from receiving or carrying trees or fruit unless accompanied by a certificate of tho shipper that said articles wero free from pests. It is only a question of time when, unless tho greatest vigilance is used, tho fruits of Eastern Oregon will be as badly afi'ected as in other portions of tho State. NORTH POWDER NUOQETS. North Powder is still kicking. Excessive dry weather is being had at present. How about tho "Leaguo" you havo formed, boys? Is it a conspiracy? The outlook for a good crop is a gloomy ono and fanners aro beginning to look "blue." Mr. Rothchild, of tho firm of Gor hain it Rothchild, returned recently from a business trip to Portland. Mr. Henderson, residing a fow miles from this placo, is growing bettor aftor an illness of some six months. Tho Graham bro thorn aro preparing to locate permanently on Snako river, having made preparations to sell ofT all thoir horses, cattlo and farming im plements on tho 17th of June. R. T. Wakefield has a buggy with a wonderful propensity that but fow havo acquired, Recontly, when pre paring to take his best girl out riding, ho found his buggy had gone to roost, having perched itself upon the top of the shed all right sido up. Quito an exodus has occurred hero during tho past week. A party con sisting of four families departed for Jackson county, Oregon. Most of tho party went intending to locate at that placo, whilo some wont for tho pur poso of renewing thoir health. Wo aro sorry to lose bo many Irom our littlo community, but hopo tlioy may bo successful whorovor tlioy may cast thoir anchor. Thoir progress was- somewhat impeded by nine head of horses, belonging to Mr. Gooch, mak ing thoir escape at Auburn. Having failed lo find thorn, they havo agaiu resumed their journey. Ohskuvkk. NOTICE. God's Blessing to Humanity So Bays an Oregon l'ioneor, Ninety Years Old. Fouest Guovk, Or., March 10. I have used tho OltKGON KIDNE.Y TEA and obtained Immcdlntu relief. It la God's blessing to humanity. I take ploasuro In recommending It to tho n filleted. I urn now nearly ninety years old, camo to Ore gon In 1HI2 In the employ of the Hudson Hay Company, and slnco I began using the OUKflOH KIPNHY TEA I onjoy flood health. PAVID MUNI10W, j