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THURSDAY. DEC. 31, 18U1.
THE FARMER.
J. W.
Minnlok, of High Valley,
His Condition.
Tolls of
Editor Oheuo.v Scout:-
Our effusions have not appeared In The
Scout for some months past, owing to the
busy threshing season, and by personal
Intercourse with tho farmers, and being a
farmer myself, it will be of the farmers I
write, as the farmer is in front politically as
never before. Every politician, statesman
and political economist is discussing the
relation of agriculture to the subjects of
wealth production, linanca and transports
tion. Magazines and newspapers devote
time ami spaco to subjects until very re
ecntly tabooed. The wide-spread alliance,
the grange and labor movements develop
an unrest deep-seated and dangerous, so it
is wise for governors and statesmen to take
knowledge of the causes.
With the facta demonstrated by statis
tics, as they are, that the nation's wealth is
being constantly increased, that it is large
ly derived from its agricultural rcsousces,
and that those engaged in that Industry
are transacting business at a loss instead of
a profit, is it dillicult to understand that
those who producu the greater part of tho
nation's wealth do not enjoy it? Wo can
easily sec if a dozen men were to engage in
as manv different pursuits, and eleven of
them were compelled to give up to tho
twelfth the entire profits they earned, that
tho aggregate wealth of the twelve might
be greatly increased, but in such case thero
would bo one very rich man aud eleven very
poor ones. If we extend the example it is
equally apparent that If the great body of
men engaged in industrial pursuits in nny
nation are compelled by law, or otherwise,
to surrender to a lew the prollU of their
labor, tho nation, as such, may grow rich,
but its wealth will be concentrated in tho
lmAds of Its favored few, while tho many,
robbed of their share of the wealth which
the labor of all has produced, mast of
necessity remain poor. I do not hesitate
to Bay there is no possible justification'for
u system of laws that produces, such a
result. No plea for the nation's prosperity,
however eloquent that plea may become.
can sinothor tho indefensible A'rons that
taken a single dollar from the earnings of
one class of Its citizens aud bestows it as
a bounty upon those of another. If the
farmers -and laborers of this country are
required to contribute from thair earnings
to build up lines of industry in which they
arc not engaged, It is very certain that those
who give must become poorer thereby,
whilo those who receive will grow rich
from tho avails of labor they do not per
forin. And it requires no stretch of tho
imagination to foresee that under such a
system time alone it needed to divide these
classes in this the proudest republic on tho
globo as the human family ij already
divided in tho most aristocratic monarch
ies of tho old world. It Is infinitely better
that this nation should remain poor, wilh
its property, such us it has, distributed
among all its classes, than becomo tho rich
est on tho globe with it wealth concen
trated in the hands of a few.
No dream of a theorist could conceive of
a condition more porfeot than one which
would divide and could maintain with
equal effort on tho part of Individuals, an
equal distribution of a nation's wealth
among nil Its citizens. This is impractica
ble, but what can be said In favor of a sys
' tern that smites the very root of equality,
that aids by urtiticial means in preventing
the nearest approach (o such equality that
tho human family aro capable of attaining.
(Jertainly, if men aro just, It is equally ap
parent, an has been demonstrated so many
times, that a turill upon manufactured
goods increases their cost and the cost of
like goods produced at home, because of
such goods we producu less than we uso
and hence must supply our wants In part
by Importation from other countries. Hut
this increased cost is :ot the farmer's chief
cause of complaint against n protective
tariff; ho must have a market for his sur
plus pioduntlons In foreign lands. Unlike
the manufacturer, ho produces more than
his home market will take. The most im
portant question, therefore, for him to
consider Is, how to extend the innrkots for
his products. Nothing is more plain than
tho fact that if wo sell to foreign nations
we must buy of thorn,
I have spoken of tho condition of farm
ing In gonoral. 1 have called attention to
tho fact that for years theso industries have
been prosecuted at a loss instead of a profit'
and 1 now affirm without fear of contra
diction that there U no state in tho Union
where tho groat staples of agriculture, the
productions that supply necessary food for
man and beast, can be inoro cheaply pro
duced, I want, also, to say to the buiiie&s men
u( lliU nation, ami to politicians as well,
that some plan miWt he devised to put this
ludiulry on a dlrfeicut tmsU or the Uitllo:)
must prepare for a storm, the consequences
of which, in both n political and economi
cal sense, no man can measure. They are
already thoroughly aroused ; they arc fast
becoming ns thoroughly organized. The
law-making powers of this nation must
revise the tariff in their interest or they
will change the men that constitute that
power which otlr farmers have a right to
demand. Permit me to add that they
represent an industry as old at least uh the
.civilization of man, at laborious as any that
has over fallen to his lot, without the sue
ccssful prosecution of which the whole
human family would lapse into barbarism
and end in decay; a business that forms
the base of every other, without which the
channels of trade would run dry. the cities
of the earth moulder into dust and the
wealth of the world disappear. Considered
apart from their business, they tre tho
bono and sinew of this nation. With their
calloused hands they have produced tlie
bulk of its wealth. In times of war they
have been iia'ltiirdy defenders; in tlmc3 of
peace promoters of Its welfare.
J. W. Minwick.
A Little Girl's
Experience
House.
in a Light
Mr. and Mrs. I;oren Trescott arc keepcrcs of
the government Light-house at Sand Beach
Mich., mid are Messed wltli a daughter four
years old. Last April she wns tnked down with
Measles, followed with u dreadful Cough and
turning Into a Fever. Doctors at home and nt
Detroit treated her,, hut in vain; she grew worse
rapidly, until she was a mere "handful of
houes." Then she tried Dr. King's New Dis
covery ami niter tho use of two and a half bot-
tics, was completely cured. They say Dr.
King's New Discovery 1m worth iU weight In
gold, yet you may get a trial hottlo frcoat It. H.
Ilrowu's drug store.
Strength and Health.
If you arc not feeling strong and healthy, try
Electric Hitters. If "La Grippe" has left you
weak aud weary, use Electric Hitters. This
remedy nets dlreotly on' Llver,' Stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform
their functions. If you are allllctcd with Sick
Hendneha, you will find speedy .and permanent
relief by taking Klectrlc miters. One trial will
convince you that this iR the remedy you need;
Largo bottles only yOc nt It. II. Brown's drug
store, Union, Oregon.
Closing Out Sale.
The remaining .stock of the estate of
Mra. J. C. Summers hn been removed
to Summers & Lnyno's hardware store,
and is being sold at cost, and in many in
stances much less.
See these prices :
t'oiuiKK rmcK. nnnuci-m to
Corsets,
$1.25....'....'... "- $ -75
1.50 "5
1.35 75
1.00 00
1.00 50
lilaek wool hoods,
1.00 GO"
l.L'5 75
Fascinators,
.35 20
.50. I... .:; 25
Spool silk,
.10 V.: :os
Twist 5 cents '.02
Saxony,
1.75...'..: 1.00
Zephvr,
.35 :20
and many other things too numerous" to
mention, all of which must, and will be
sold,- at tho samel or greater reduction.
A Prompt and Honorablo Fire Ins. Co.
Editok Oregon Scour: I wish to.
express through your paper my thanks
to the Palatine Insurance Co., Manches
ter, Eng., for sending T. II. Harris as
adjuster, a pleasant and honorable
gentleman, and prompt payment.
iJ. D. IIeidknkeicji.
ANOTHER STATEMENT.
J. D. and 1 llcidenreich owned half
of the buildings on the S. E. cor. ofTL
P. R. It. and Fir St., LaGrande, which
were destroyed by fire Aug. 0th,, 1890.
One of theso buildings wns insured by
the iEtna Insurance Co, of Hartford,
Con. Molls, their adjuster; was hero
Aug. 18th, 1890, and -all proof asked by
him was furnished, but not yet paid.
ME APPRECIATION.
It "pays tojiiiake honest, pure,goodu. Take the success of Dr. Price's
Cream Baking Powder ..that has maintained its semdard for purity and
excellence, for the past forty 3'ears. It is tlie 'oldest and now the only
Pure Cream Tartar Powder to be obtained. Dr. Price has spent almost
his whole life perfecting it, and enjoys tho distinction of being the only
physician that has devoted his time entirely to perfecting the articles
of human food that bear his name a name and a reputation synony
mous with pure food preparations throughout the' land.
Here are ,thc indorsements of the United Cooks and the Pastry
Cooks' Association of the United ? States. What higher praise'' Its
officers, whose signatures ai'e given, are all men who have given
dignity and character,to their profession. Members of these associa
tions are. the chefs aud cooks of the leading hotels, restaurants, clubs
and private families, and certainly no higher commendation could bs
found for an article of daily use in the practical culinary art, like thai
of baking powder. 'Here is what they say: : - '
This is tOv Certify, That the Cooks of this 'Associa
fcon, and its members, have used Dr. Price's Cream' Baking
Powder aud recommend its use in preference to all others.
For quick raising and fine cakes, pastry, etc., it has no
equal. It is free from ammonia, lime or alum. The most
perfect Baking Powder made.
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HIHSKIFF'S SALE.
NOTICK IS HEKEBY GIVEN THAT BY
virtue of on oxecution and order of sale
Issued outofnud under the seal of the Honor
able Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Un
ion County, tested tho 11th dny of December,
1891, to nio directed nnd delivered, upon a judg
ment mid order of sale of heretofore attached
property, entered on tho 21th day of November,
isoi, wherein J. L. Cavlncss lsplnlntift aud it.
Sterling is defendant, for the gum of 1167.41 with
Interest nt the rate of 8 per cent por annum
from April 27, 1S91; for the sum of $339,75 with
interest at tho rato of 10 per cent per annum
from -May li, 1SSS; for the sum of $50.00 attor
neys fee; aud for the further sum of $102.60 with
interest nt tho rate of 10 per cent per annum
from the 11th day of October, 1889; and the
further sum Of $25.00 attorneys fee, and the
bum of $150.38 or eosts and disbursements,
which judgment wns enrolled aud docketed in
the clerk's oMeo of said court on tho 9th day of
December, 1891, ordering tho sale of tho follow
ing described personal property and real estate,
situated in Union County, Oregon, to-wit: One
smalljbuy mure brnnded 'A on left shoulder; on
brown.vcnrlitig colt; one brown sucking colt;
oud bay gelding branded on left shoulder;
one buy mure brnnded 3 on left shoulder; two
2-yenr-old llllics brnnded on left shoulder,
and the following described lands, to-wit: All
the right, title and interest in and tothoSW
of SK'i and HEJi of BV Sec. 34, Tp. 2 8, of K 38
K. W. M., VH 6t NEK and NWK of BEJ4 of Sec.
3, Tp. 3 S. H 3S E. W. M., nnd all that portion of
thoWji of Sec. 33, Tp. 2 8, K 39 E. W. M. that
Hds mjuUi of tho main channel of the Grande
Koude river, about 90 acres! the NWK Sec. 4,
Tp. 3 S, It 39 E. W. M! tho SVK Sec. 33, Tp. 2 8,
It 39 K. V. M., and tlie NWJ of Sec. 6, Tp. 4 8,
It 38 15. V. M. and tho V ofW of Bee. 31, Tp.
3 B, K 88 K. W. M. Now, therefore, under and by
Virtue of mild exooution and order of sale as
aforesaid, 1 will sell at public auction at Island
City, in tho county of Union aforesaid, on
Thursday the 7th day ot January. 1892. at 2
o'clock p. 111. of said day, all the right, title and
interest of,-in mid to said personal property that
tho said defenduut hud on tho 21th day of No
vember, lb91. or hns since acquired therein; and
that I will sell nt public auction at tho court
house door in Union, Union County, Oregon, on
Wednesday" 'tho 27th day of January, 1892, at 2
o'clock p. nil of said day, all the right, title and
interest of, In and to sunt hereinbefore described
rcnl estate that tho said defendant had on tho
said 21th day of November; 1891, or has since
acquired therein, or millicieut of said porsoual
nnd real property to satisfy said judgment, in
terest, costs, disbursements nnd accruing costs.
Terms of 'sale: Cash to mo in hand In U. 8.
gold coin.
Dated tills 21st "day of December, 1891.
J. T. BOIjLES,
Sheriff of Union County, Oregon.
SHKlUlUfS SALE.
NOTICE IS IIEIIEIIY, GIVEN THAT BY
virtue of nn execution and order of sale
issued out of aud under the seal of' the Honor
ablo Circuit Court of tho Btatoof Oregon for
Union county, tested the' 10th day of December,
1S91, mid to 1110 directed and deliverod, upon a
judgment nnd order of salo of heretofore at
tached property, entered on the 17th day of November,-
1891. wherein John Klrchholler Is plain
titt'nndJ. Y. Iiaultis defendant for tho sum of
KI2.81, With Interest at the rate of 10 per cent
pvrunnum from tho 17th day of November, 1861,
mid thu further sum of $35 attorney- fee, togeth
er with $71.26 for costs uud disbursement,
which judgment wns enrolled uud docketed in
the clerk's olllee of said court on the 9th dny of
December, 1891, and decreeing tho sale of the
following described jicrsonul property and real
eistute, to-Wlt: Ono cream-colored mare and
colt.no brand; one bay mare branded U B on
left hip; onucow, no brand; ono calf branded 3
on leu hip; four hogs, no mark; one single
buggy nntl hnrness, mid about 3 tons of hay,
more or less, nnd tho following described lands,
to-wit: All the right, title and interest of th
defendant in uud to the HW'H of Bee. 0, Tp. IS,
H-10E. W,(J1. Now, therefore, under and by
virtue of said execution and order of sale as
aforesaid, I will 'sell tit public auction at the
farm of Joel Weaver, on Indian creek, in the
County of Union aforesaid, on Tuesday tho 6th
dny of Juuuury, 1892, at 2 o'clock p. m. of said
day, nil the ritflit, title and interest of, in and to
bum personal property that the said defendant
had 011 tho 3id day of November, 1891, or has
bince. acquired thcicln. And that I will sell at
public auction at the court housedoor in Union,
Union County, Oregon, on Tuesday the 26th duy
of Januury, 1&U2, at 2 o 'clock p. in. of said day,
nil the riglit, tltlonnd interest of, in and to said
hereinbefore described real estate that tho said
defendant had on t)io said 3rd day of November,
1891, or hus eincu acquired therein, or sultlcicnt
of siiid pcrtomil uud real property to satisfy
bald judgment, Interest, costs, disbursements
and accruing costs. Terms of salo: Cash to
uic in hand in U. 8. gold coin.
Dated this 2ist day of December, 1891.
, , J. T. UOLLE3,
Sheriff of Union CountyOregon.
SHEItlfP'S SALE.
NOTICE 18 IIEIIEIIY GIVEN THAT BY
virtue of a writ of execution and ordar of
fcule isMied out of and under thb 6eal of thw
Honorable Circuit Court of the Btnto of Oregon
for Union County, tested the 11th day of Decem
ber, jfcui, nudj to 1110 directed and delivered, upon
11 judgment and order of solo of heretofore at
tached property, entered on tho 16th day of No
vember, 1891, wherein E 8. Dunnlngtou is
plalutiir and V. M. llnrtmcss, J. Hopper and
John llurtmess aro defendants, for tho sum of
?501.00, with interest nt tho rate of 10 per cent
per annum from tho USth day of April, 1890, aud
tho further mini of $7.00 attorneys fees, and
$121.31 for costs uud.dibburbements, which judg
ment was enrolled and docketed in the clerk'
ollicc of said .court on tho Uth day qf December,
1891. and dcctociiii? thn milo nf llin fnllmvlnnr i.
rriiuui rfui (i&uiie, Muuaieu 111 union, uounty,
C'regou, to-wit . NE'i of N i Sec. 30, N V of
M h, HE'4 of BWi hoc. 19, NKJ4 Sec. 14, except
1U acres in N E comer, BI'.U Sec. 12, Tp, 3 8, It SS
K. W. M. nlbo BE' KJ4 of NWJi aud ,Wk of
NL.'4 Sec. K and BhU and W4 of NWUBee. 15,
.......... ... ... ....... .,, tuviciuii;, MUUl-r
and by virtue of said execution and order of
bale as nforcxtiM, I will bell nt public auction nt
the court boutc door in Union, Union County,
Oregon, on Monday tho 25th day of January,
18U2, at 2 o'clock p. 111. of suid duy, all tho right,
title and Interest of. (u nnd to said premises
thut tho said defcuduuts or cither or any of
them hud 011 the 16th day of November, 1891, or
navo since acquired therein, or sufliclcut there
of to batisfy suid judgment, rnterost, costs, dis
bursements and accruing costB.
. Terms of billed Cash! to 1110 in hmid iu V. K
gold coin. .
Dated at Uifym thir, 22nd day. of December,
Suctlfl of Union County, Oregon.
' CITATION.
Iu the Comity U6Urr,;ror the Countvof Union,
Btutoof Oregon. 1
In tho Matter of'thdl'Ktnir! nf
James Vf.icliolbon, I CITATION.
h1?rV,!-,r':f.',p'0r??.??. iVou a,e
Couu y Court ol tboStuto of Oregon, for he
( onnty of I nlon at the Court Boom thereof, at
Union, in tho eoflntv of Union, on Friday, the
22d day of January, jk at 1 o'clock, in tho after
10011 of that JayrtBcu and thero to show cause,
if any you .lijriye. why the petition of A. J
vutnewj tho Hoy. I. N, 8ANDEn. Judge
oathe County Court otthe State of
nk4ih .i,i.rt,V.k t,he Scnlof saldCourtatied
,1,1, iwth day of December, 1891.
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