y V. Here and There. THE RliPL'BLlOAN STATE TICKKT. . Bramble is imr at Fossil this It in H. M. Thornton, the lone abeepman, iU in the city today. Arthur Smith will clean watches at the reduoed prioe of 81. MrB. Jane Bnyer and daughter Ethel, are visiting Mrs. Otis Patterson this week. The HeppnerCnnyon staje line is the best, cheapest nucl quickest to the in torior. Stolen Two fine doge from my home in Hepuuer. l'leuse return to A. Abra hnms:ok. '20-3t. If you want a good gnu or sewiuu machine, come to the Gazette office aud we'll tit you out. Mrs. .Josephiue Forward loft for The Dalles last ninht where she expects to reside in the future. Those that have eouuty sorip for sale should oall on (jeorge Conser at The First National Bank. 2-tf. The Ghzette will be sent to any ad dress in the United States till Bfter campaign for 50 oeutB. f Legal blanks, plenty of them, at the Gazette ollice, and at world's prices. Disoouuts on large orders. Green Mathews has opened up bis barber shop, next door to Hayes Bros Shaves, etc, on tap ub usual. S. P. Garrigues has purohaaed the business of The Heppner Furnituie Co., and will hereafter ounduct the same. There are ten divorce oases on the docket for the circuit oourt to dispose of at the present session in Gilliam county. The Gazette will take oounty scrip at face on subscription, and pay balanoe of sumein cash at highest market price. 7-60 Uncle Charley Wallace aud wife ar rived irom Portland on yeBterduy morn ing a,d w 11 remain oo their place above town. Ben S'aggart's famous Jack will season at his ranch seven miles north east of Lexington. Terms : Insurance, IS 10. 20-2. Titjer Elose Co., No, 1, expects to give a grand ball oil Jtlay day night. Posters to that effect are heiug printed at this ollice. The Gazette ollice now runs an in surance and notarial shop. Come iu wh. ii you waul to do your insuring aud Bwenring. ddleulor Blackman spent Suuday and Monday Willi his family iu Heppner. returning to his duties at Portland on Monday night's train. Mrs. W. B. Potter, who has been visit iog her relatives in this city for a frtiv wclIih, depurte.i for her home at Hood liiver lust evening. Aliw Mabel! Crnbtrue, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. D. Hamilton, fur the p;iflt few weeks, returned to her home iu Clark Canyon, Wednesday. hid. Burnaby announces that his subject for tonight's discussion will be "Paul's Vision vs. Nineteenth Century Yisinus." Come out and hear bim. J. J. Roberts, deputy assessor, was in town a few days this week resting from his labors as deputy assessor. He re ports the work as progressing finely . Hall's Vegetable Sioilian Hair Eenew er is unquestionably the best preserva tive of the hair. It is also curative of daudrufl, tetter, and all such scalp affections. J. D. Hunsiuger and family, of Lex ingtou, leuve tonight for Argeuta, Ark., where Mr. Hunsinger expeots to enter into partnership witb Theo. Danner in the photograph business. Eoho stage leaves Heppner for Echo Tuesdays, -Thursdays and Suturdajs. Arrives Mondays, Wednesdays BDd Fri days. Fare, one way, 82.50. PhillCohn, agent, A. Andrews, Prop. Several sheebpuyers have arrived at Heppner and Borne 5000 head of sheep have already been disposed of, $1.25 per head to be reoeiyed for them and sheep to be dtlivered after beingsheared. Lost A note dated June 12, 1892, signed by G. VV. Swaegart, calling for 82,000, iu favor of P. O. Thompson. The public are warned against negotiat ing for or purchasing said note, tf. Orin L. Patterson, editor of the Eagle at Long Creek, has received the nomi nation on the republican ticket for joint representative of Grant and Harney counties. Good boy. We hope to see you elected. Governor Pennoyer has issued an order remitting the fine of V. L. Arring ton, defaulting treasurer of Douglns county, which amounts to $45,981.48 This leaves three yearB' imprisnnment for Mr. Arrington to serve, his bonds men having made good all shortages. Gid Hatt bas now established a ton sorini parlor, at the Matlock building next door to Simons' blacksmith shop where he invites the patronage of his old oustomers and all who desire strictly first Mass work, shaving, shampooing and bair outting at living prices. Don't overlook Sheepshearing has commenced in this neck o' the woods and something over 10,000 pounds of wool has already been received at the warehouses in this city. The clip will be good this spring and a decent prioe for it would help oursheep- owners out vtry materiality. It is reported that Morrow oounty's delegation to the state convention did some noble work for Hon. W. B. Ellis. It was necessary to be done for he bad hBrd opposition and John C. Leasure, of Pendleton, claimed everything. Mor row has some good rustlers left yet. J. B. Ely, of Douglas, is laying danger ously ill in Heppner, suffering from a severe attack of stomach trouble. As we go to press e learn that the old gentleman is very near death's door and before this reaches many of our readers he will have passed to the home beyond. The republicans of Grant county have nominated the following ticket: Sheriff, J. D. Combs; clerk, J. A. Powell; county judge, N. 11. Bailey; treasurer, M. E. Stausill; assessor, Robert Dear doff; 60bool superintendent, M N. Bon liatn; commissioner, P. Thomas; survey or, Clarence Johnson; coroner, Frank White. There are evidently some sneak thieves hanging around Heppner. One night this week -Irs. 'A ilkins had a lot of gentlpman's underclothing stolen off the line on her premises, and C. E. Fell's beu roost has b'-en visited until there now lemsius but three birds to roost therein. Load up your shotguns and lay for the scamps. The regular subscription price of the Semi-Weekly Gazette is 82.50 aud the reutilnr nnen nf the Weekly Orcgoniau i SI sn. Anv one subscribing for the finzettn and DAvinir for one year in ndvance ran get both the Gazette and Weekly Oregonian for S3. All old sub scnliers paying their subscriptions for one year in advance will be entitled to the same. George W. Hurpor, agent at the Umatilla Indian reservation, reports that the leasing of the land belonging to the Indians on the reserve is going on finely. There is a good demand for the lands, and a large portion of that whii h is subject to cultivation is bar. gained for. There seems to be a Bnffiri eocy of money available for the rental feee, aa judged from the prompt pay ment by the lessors. Straus One-All Parts of the Stat are J ust.y Recognized. The labors of the republican state and distriot convention closed in Portland on last evening, and the results are a strong ticket nominated. In Heppner the interest was centered on the congression al nomination as it wub known that it would be hotly contested. But the result is highjy satisfactory to onr people. Mr. Ellis will continue to represent tbe second distriot of Oregon in the house ot repr sentativeB. Lack ot time and space prevents us giving a full aooount of the proceediugs of the convention, Buffioe to say, however, all plans of tbe machine were completely knocked out and a oleao tioket has been nominated, whioh should not tail to reoeive tbe support of every republican in the state. The ticket as nomiuated is as follows: For representative in congress, second distriot W. R. Ellis, of Heppner. For Governor VV. P. Lord, of Marion oounty. For Secretary of State li. R. Kinoaid, of Lane oounty. For State Treasurer Phil Metschan, of Grunt county, For Supreme Judge C.E. Wolverton, of Lane county. For Attrney-General C. M. Idle man, of Multnomah. For Superintendent of Public In struction G. M. Irwin, ot Union. For state Printer W. H. Leeds, of Jaokaon oounty. For Joint Senator, Morrow, Grunt and Harney counties A. W. Gowan, of Burns. Hootl's and only Hood's. Are you weak and weary, overworked and tired? Hood's Sarsaparilla is just he niedioine you need to purify and quicken your blood and to give yon appetite and strength. It you decide to take Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to buy any other. Any effort to substi tute another remedy is proof of the merit of Hood's. Hood's Pills are the best after-dinner Pills, assist digestiou, cure beadaobe. Try r box. THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. What Remains of the Faithful In Morrow (Jciunty Met In Heppner on Tuesday and Put up a Ticket. Mrs. Judge Peck Dyspepsia lew wife of ii.: i a writer Mrs. Judge Peck Tells I She Was Cured Sufferers from liyspepsi.i x'.im.M rr:nl t!in fol lowing letter from Tdrs. II. M. IVi Judne 1'eek, a. Justice at Tr.icy, (' .1. connected with the Ass;.cii::i'i Vrass: "By a deep sense ot gratuwle for tiw. yrv.at benefit I have received from tiic t'si' f IlnoXs Sarsaparilla, I have been led to v r.li! i..e pillow big statement for the benefit of sufli rcr who may be similarly afflicted, i'tir 1-"' ytvrs 1 h;;ve been a groat sulVerer from dyspsh a;:d Heart Trouble. Almost everything I ate would distress me. I tried different treatments and moUieiues, but failed to realize relief. Two yenrs ."so a friend prevailed upon me to try Hood's hursaparllla. The first bottle I noticed helped me, so I con tinued taklm; it. It did me so much good that my friends spoke of the improvement. I have received such great benefit from It that Cladly Recommend It. I now have an excellent appetite and nothing t eat ever distresses me. It also keeps up my Hood'sCures flesh and strength. I cannot praise Hood's Sarsaparilla tuo much." Mas. 11. M. Pick, Tracy, California. Get HOOD'S. Hoed'l Pills are hand made, and perfect tu proportion and appearance. 25c. a box. The demoorats of Morrow oounty assembled iu oounty convention at the oonrt house on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Many of the delegates had arrived the night before, and an inter change of good feelings mixed with bad whisky, was indulged in by some, while others repaired to Matlock's hall to fix up a slate and get the numerous asDirants for the different offices in run ning order. As things were in good trim by Tues day at 1 p. in , when the convention was called to order, they prooeeded to busi ness, and in a very short time the full tioket was named. Some skirmishing was looked for when it oamd to naming a man for sheriff and clerk, but it was soon found that MoQee held the heaviest hand ot trumps for the sheriffalty, and when Morrow made tbe convention a little Bpeecu and told them be waa a demoorat, tbe fate of all other aspirauts to the clerkship was at once sealed. How ever, the convention passed off quiokly and quietly, and the demoorats feel that they have a ticket that is sure to win. But talk is oheap now and it takes votes to count in June, and we are in clined to think the tioket nominated Tuesdav will receive just enough votes to stay at home and "saw wood." The following is the proceedings of the convention in detail as reported to us by Mr. Tbos. Nelson, tie secretary of the same: J. C, Thompson and Frank Kellogg were placed in nomination tor temporary chairman. The ballot stood: Kellogg 13, Thompson 30. Whereupon the elec tion of Mr. Thompson was declared unanimous. Thomas Nelson was then placed in nomination for temporary sec' retaiy. There being no further nomina' tions, Mr. Nelson was appointed by the chair. On motion the chair appointed th following committees : On Credentials Matlock, Evans and Akers. On Order of Business Frank Kellogg, Mr. Pearson and Wm. Hughes. On Permanent Organization Swift, Hughes, McDonald, Swaggart, Kirk On Resolutions Kellogg, Swift, Kirk. Simons, Carl, Neville, Nelson. On motion the convention adjourned until 1 p. m. AFT-HNOON SESSION. At 1 p. m., Chairman Thompson called tbe meeting to order and the reports of the various committees were read and adopted. The committee on resolutions reported as follows: We, your committee on Resolutions, beg to report as follows: Resolved, By the representatives of the Democratic party ot Morrow County in convention assembled that we favor tar iff reform, and be it further Resolved, That we favor the free and unlimited coinage of ail the silver prod uct of the Uniten States, and that we faver restriction on all foreign silver. Resolved, that we denounce all mo nopolies, cliqes, and trusts. Resolved, That we favor the election of all otlicers by direct vote of the people. Fkaxk Kellogg, chairman. The temporary Chairman and Secre retary were made permanent, and Mr. M. C. McDonough was appointed as sistant secretary. Mr, Evans and Holloway were ap pointed tellers, and the convention then proceeded to make nominations by informal ballot. For representative Mr. J. D. Brown, of Lexington, was nominated by accla mation. The informal ballot for sheriff stood : Woolery 15, McGee 21, Meadows 5, Rogers 5, Sperry 7. The second ballot stood; Woolery 19, McGee 23, Meodows 3, RogerB 2, Sperry 4. The next ballot stood : Woolery 22, McGee 28. It being found that McGee had a majority of all the votes cast, he was declared the nominee of the convention. The next in order was the election of a clerk. The informal ballot stood : Herren 15, Morrow 30. Cn motion Mr. Morrow's nomination was made unanimous. The informal vote for treasurer stood: .Simons 40, Minor 4, Hopner 1. Mr. Simons having received the major ity of all the votes cast, he was declared the nominee. Miss Martha Neville was nominated school superintendent by acclamation. Next come the nomination for com missioner, The informal ballot stood : VinBon 15, Pearson 33, Hughes 1, Swift 1, Rhea 1. On motion Mr. Pearson was nominated by acclamation. D. H. Jenkins of Hardman was the unanimous choice of the convention for surveyor. The informal ballot lor assessor stood : McCarty22, Robets 22, Van Cleve 4, Steele 2, Kellogg 1. On the second bal lot McCarty got 30 votes and Roberts 21. On motion Mr. McCarty was declared the nomine. Phill Cohn was nominated coroner by acclamation. Next came the election of four dele gates to the state convention. On mo tion it was decided that the four candi dates be voted for at once, and that the four receiving the highest number of votes be declared elected. Snyder, Hughes, Thompson and Evans received the highest number ot voteB and were declared elected. Frank Kellogg was elected a member of the Democratic Central committee by acclamation. On motion the convention adjourned. The following are the central com mitteemen from the various precincts: Heppner, Wm. Hughes; Lena, Wm. Brown j Gentry, TomQuaid; Mt, Vern on, Mr. Morgan ; Wells Springs, J. A. Warinoth; Alpine, Henry Thompson; Pine City, G. W. Pearson; lone, J. A Woolery; Cecil, L. M. Covy, Lexing ton, J. C. Thompson: Dry Fork, J, D, Ball; Matteson, J. W. Hayes; Dairy Hiram Tash ; Eight Mile, .1. Baker. Samuel Leezer was nominated jnstice of the peace and Joe MasterBon constable for Heppner precinct. FCE EAXE BIT Gilliam & I3icfbees on. Ollis, Dfiwson Ijrons, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. All business attended to in a prompt and satisfactory mBnner. Notaries Public and Collectors. OFFICE IN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. HEPPNER, OREGON. The Lancashire Insurance Co. Not only onoe but Bgain and again. They know that from us they always est full weight and good measure for the least money. Why we sell the best is ex plained. The "best" brings people baok, holds custom, makes ns friends, and so establishes our trade. We want you to have some of our friendly bargains in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothiog, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, and everything kept in a well-regulated, general merchandise store. Come in and see ns, everybody. OP MAXCH 1C.-4 1 1C W, BlVGL,ANn W PATTERSON. AGENT. OneqUheBoBtlnthe World Mrs. Languish. "Tired 1 Ob, bo tired all the time!" Mrs. Smart. "Well, so I used to be until I began to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine, and now I don't know what it is to have that tired feeling. Try it, my dear; only be sure yon get Aver's." A Subprise Donation Partt. On Wednesday the ladies of tbe First Christian churoh of Heppner, repaired to the home of Eld. Homer Gray, 1 miles east of town and gave that gentle man and his family a pleasant surprise in the way of a donation party. Numer ous articles of wearing apparel and quite a quantity of groceries were turned over to the family, and the ladies also took witb them an excellent dinner prepared for the occasion. It was strictly a "heo party," there being no gentlemen present except Elds. Barnaby ana Gray, and the ladies report having had a most enjoy able time. The following ladies were present: Mesdames French, Willing ham, Hayes, Sherman, Ayers, Minor, Boyer, Boyed, Whetstone, Gray, Sloan, Griffith, Wilkins, Rtiark, Rasmus, Ford, Cohn, Nelson, Marlatt, Foster, Patter son; Misses Hewitt, Nelson and Noble These ladies extend their thanks to Mr. Binns for furnishing a conveyance for them. He took tbtm np to Mr. Gray's in his big 'bus. Our better halves say they oonld not keep honse without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is used in more than half the homes in Leeds. Sims Bros., Leeds, Iowa. This sbowh the esteem in which that remedy it held where it hai been sold for years and is well known. Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for oolds, croup find whooping ooogn, that it cores these ailments qniokly and permanently, and that it is pleasant and safe for obildren to take, an ana su cent ooines tor bhio by Slooum-Johnson Drag Co. Shoemaker. Ed. Birbeok. s shoemak- j er and repairer of many years' experi ence, bas just Joosted in tbe Abraham sioK building, on May street, where be is prepared to do eveiything in bis line. Mr Birbeck is strictly a first-class work man and warrants all work. Give him a oall. 14wtf Land For Salb.-480 sores over in Wilson prairie. A good stock ranch ;in will be sold cheap. Call at Gazette office for partioulari and terms ' '. To cure constipation, sick headache and dyspepsia Simmons Liver Regu lator has do equal. LEXINGTON ITEMS. Wentber is good and everybody is farming or planting garden. The latest game introduced in town is that of leap frog, BDd seems to be enjoyed by some oi the young men. However we think a few months sheep herding will tone tbem down eomewhut. Quite an amusing inoident occurred here lately when tbe mail carrier was offered a kiss by a pretty girl, but whs too bashful to take it. Some think bis bnshfullness is on account of bis being a Dative of Arkansaw, while others think the true reason for refusing was that he had two strings to his bow. Friend MoGee, of Hardman, came to town lately on a tired horse which he left at tbe feed stable and struck out aorosa the hills on foot to "see a man." The day was warm and the distanoe loDg, and when Mao came back he re marked that the trip waa rough but he would go a long ways now to see a demoorat. Rev. Moter preached here last Monday night and left for Arlington the same night, taking his protege with him. He (Dampman) claimed to have visited hell again lately and found another preaoher there. Funny that be finds all kinds of preachers, except Methodist, in torment. Perhaps if he makes nnoher trip when the present crop dies off he will find some ol them also. X, of Eight Mile, yon are probably sincere in your defenseof Dumpmau, but let me tell you something. Kev. Par rish told a gentleman in this town that Dampman had read a copy of Dante's Inferno after he was oonverted. He showed the same drawings to several parties in this town, pointed out his uncle (who was a preaoher) and described each and every feature of them in detail. On the faoe of one was written "Inmates of hell as seen by Diimpmnn" mid on the other were the words "I can't help you" proceeding from the mouth of the figure which he claimed was himself. When he was told there was a honk containing the same pictures be pio fessed the greatest astonishment uud his conduct was such as to lead one to think he had never henrd of it. Furtln r, more than half a dozen of his storieB of scenes iu hell were as accurate de scriptions of other piotures iu the same book as words could draw, If there was no "funny work" why did linv. I'arrish Beonre the drawings aDd refuse to let even members of his own ohiircli see them? If he is sincere why did the preachers keep him witb them while here except ou one oooaeiou mid he wanted to take a preaoher with him then? If he is honest why did he claim to recognize pictures of living people ns persons be bad met in Heaven? Why should God have given him permission to chew tobacco? Why should he try to palm off a song that plenty of people in this town heard years ag . as one he learned in Heaveu? Why should Gd have forbidden bim to read the bible or to pray? There are plenty more auctions we oould ask. We didn't mean to refer to this matter again but ciroumstanoes made it necessary. It is tbe deliberate opinion cf maoy people in this place based on the foregoing and maDy more suspicious circumstances, that Danipmun is a bare faced Iriind, aided and abetted by those who hve bim in eharge, or that be is in a hypno tised condition aud not renponnible. And in this eouneotinu we have good iiiitbo- rity for stating that a certain minister told in this town of bis mesmerizing an old woman, making her think she wus a dog. How she run around on her all fours and barked.almost soaring her little girl to death. In regard to the mirac ulous enre, there are plenty of men ar mnd here who met Dampman haul ing wood from the mountains day after day last fall and be didn't walk with a cane even if six inches of his thigh bone was shot away and tuongn ue wr.s wounded 14 times in the battle of Kpott sylvania and onoe in tbe rear. Friend Roy we are surprised that you bonld think we are making any charges of fraud. We don't like to write but if you will promise to never tell it, may be we will tell you sometime, how quiok witted you nre. Heppner is certainly too small a place for a man of your ability. Rex. Lexington, April 6th, 1894. Wuere? At Abrabamsicli's. In addition to his tailoring business, he bas added a fine line of underwear of all kinds, negligee shirts, bosierv. etc. Also has on band some elegant patterns for suits. A. Abrahamsick, May street, Heppner, Or. It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of bilious colic to lenm that prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlains Uolio, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances the attack may De prevented by tailing this remedy as soou as the first symptoms of tbe disease Bppenr. 'Zo and 50 cent bottles Tor sale by Slocum-Johnson Di ng Oo. The gloomv fears and theweartnesB of soul, of which so many complain, would disappear if the blood were made more healthy before it reaches the brain. Aver's Sarsaparilla purities and vitalizes the bluod, and thus conduces to health of bodv and rnind. Nil A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN. A Page From Her History. Tho iniportitnt expnrlonfm of others ntcivstini'. Th(! fnllowlrijf in no uxfM;n I li::d heeii trnuhled Wltll hoart (IIhouho 2.1 are ptiyn yc:irs, much or tiiiit linn; vry seriously. Why Don't Youj. Call on the New Firm at the old Van Dnyn stand ? You will certainly be surprised at the low prices in Dry Goods, Ladies Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Notions, Clothing, and A Complete Line of Groceries. COME IN AND SEE US ! No trouble to show poods and give prices. Respectfully Yours, HOmSTOR & WARREN. TFEPEOPLEARE COMING OUR WAY! IVI cfe GO. Heppner, Oregon. The My Institute -OF- For the Cure ox Liquor, Opium and Tobacco Habits It in located at Forest Grove, Or., The Most Beautiful Town on the Coast. Call at the Gazbttk office for particular!. Strictly contldeiitlal. Treatment private aud aura cure. C. UTTHL, Proprietor The Enterprise Bakery and Grocery Store. Od May Street, opposite Palaoe Hotel. They will keepon hand a full Hoe ot STAPLE AND FAJSTCY Groceries and Provisions. A full line of choice Pies, Cukes find Bread ; in fact everything that is usually kept in a first-class bakery Btore. They wilt sell oheap foi cash. Oall and try them. bw jus 1 was treated by one physician con finimusly. I wiim in huHinesH, hut obliged Ut retire fn fifcniinfc of my health. A phy sician told my friends that, 1 could not live a month, ft v feet and 1 mb.s were haulv rtwol leu. and I was Indeed Iu ascrioun condition when a uerit lennin direr; ted my attention to Dr. Miles' New lleart('ure, and maid that his ulster, who had been an hcte.d with heart a n- ease, had been cured by tbo remedy, and was H-r:tin afcron, neaiiny woman, l purcuaseu a txif tin of tbo Heart Cure, and in lews than an hour after tnkinir tiie first dose I could feel a derided Imnrovomentin thuclrculatiun of tu y bl'Htd, When 1 had taken three dosen I emitd move my ankles, Bomethins 1 had not done for rnont lis.and my llmbfl had been swol len so lon ( hat they seemed almost putriiied. lteforo I had taken one bottle of the New Ilejirt Cure the swelling had all pone down, and I vmm so much better that I did my own work, si my recommendation nix others are takluir l hi valuable remedy." Mrs. Morgan, 5iiH W. MiiiTison Ht.,Chirairo, JII. 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If you want your land patent in a hurry if yon want your land business, of any charaoter, attended to by skillful aud competent attorneys, Bnd promptly dis posed of, write to PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY, John Wedderhurn, Gen. Man., P. O. Boi, 385. Washington, D. 0. It is the Headquarters ! j-nlratiB, I)ruuni Ollas, Olnas, Tol. let Artluea, l'atent Metllclneii, ISto Office of all stages running out of Heppner. PHIL. COHN, Proprietor. mmm PMTOL 1. Only Firet-Class hotel in Heppner. 2. Building Wired for Electric Lights throughout. 8. Best accommodations for tbe traveling public. 4. Courteous treatment assured the ooun try people. MItS. M. VON CABOW. Proprietress