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IIILLSI50R0. WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY. JUNK 10. 190o.
Number 5
fjillsboro Independent.
BY I). V. BATH.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
E. B. TONGUE
ATTO nN E Y-AT LAW
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Office: Room 3. 4 and 6. Morgan Blk
W. N, BARRETT
ATTORN EY-ATLAW
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Office: Central Block, Rooms and 7.
BENTON BOWMAN
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW
Hlllaboro, Origon.
Ollice, in Union Blk.. with H. B. HuUn
T1IOS. IL TONGUE JR.
ATTORN HY-AT-LAW
NOTAKY PUBLIC
Jflu-e : Rooms A, 4 and 5. Morgan ISloca
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
8. T. LINKLATER, M. B. C M.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Office, upstairs, orer The Delta Drug
Store. Office hours 8 to 12; 1 to 6, and
In the evening from 7 to 0 o'clock.
J. P. TAMIESIE, M. D.
S. P. R. R. SURGEON
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Rrl1enn poninr Third ami Main; offln op
uinovrr iMJltaJrun itore; hmir, .WilolUni.
I lo 4 lul 7 to p. m. Telaphone W rraidsnue
from Delia ilrii ura. All calla promptly eu
wered day or ulxhl.
F. A. BAILEY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SUROEON .
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Office: Monsan-Ralley block, up
stairs, rooms U 13 and 15. Residence
8. W. cor. Base Line and Second sts.
Both 'phones. . .
F. J. BAILEY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Hlllaboro, Oregon.
Office: Morgan-Ballcy block, up
stairs with V. A. Bailey. Residence,
N. K. corner Third and Oak Bts.
A. B. BAILEY, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
llillsboro, Oregon.
Office over Halle y' Dru Store. Office houni
from ,: hi 12, :M to 6, and 7 to . Hwddomw
third limine north of city electric UkIU plant.
CkIIk promptly attuuded day or DlKit- Hoih
'phone. eptat-o
MARK B. HUMP,
ATTORN RY-AT-LAW.
Notary Public ami Collections.
HILLSIIOKO, ORK.
Tree Delivery
Of the best Fish, Oame and
Meats. Our delivery is ptompt
ami in all parts of Hillslwro.
We have inaugerated a
new Schedule in Prices
and this together with our de
livery system makes this llills
boro' s popular market.
Housley G Ilanshew
Special Lewis and Clark Fair Rates
The flutithern Puiillc Railway an
nounces the following stecial rates to
Portland and return on account of the
lwU and I'htrk KxMiaition, under the
following condition:
tne and one-third hire for the round
trip; dnily from May 'JiHli to (VUUr
l.Mh, l!HI.". Uinit, thirty dn a, lut not
later than l toiler Hint.
For parties of ten or more from one
ixiint (must travel vellier on one ticket
lMth ways) m-t tic sets will l soM as
follow :
One fare for the round trip. . Sales
daily from May '-I to tVtolwr 15th, with
a ten days' limit.
Onc tnizod Parties of One Hundred or
more moving on one day from one
Jilace, individual ticket will ba aold as
nilowa: Dim fnr fur tlia round trio.
Date ot sale, daily fntn May 21th to
I Mte oi Mil', iiaiir iroui .i
IK-tiilwr !.". Ti n cUv' limit
No stopovers will lie allowed on any of
the above tickets; they must bn usetl
for the continuous pnsnitge in each di
rection. loach excursions will be run from
time to time for w hich individual tick
eta good only in coaches w ill lie told at
rcry low rates. Particulars as to rates,
dales, etc., will ! announced later.
W. K. COM AN,
Cent ral Passenger Agent.
For Neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains,
ruts, swollen joints, etc., use Treaton
Oil Liniment.
The Delta Drug Store.
LAND-FRAUD
TRIALS BEGIN
COURT OPENED ON MONDAY
Indictment ef Senator Mitchell At.
tack) - Defense Claimed it
Illegal-Is Overruled.
The demurrer to the indictment
of Senator Mitchell, was heard Mon
day morning, and was the first of
the Oregon land-fraud cases, to come
before Judge De Haven. The In
dictment accusing John II. Mitch
ell of accepting a fee for services
performed while United States Sen
ator Judge De Haven, overruled the
demurrer of the defense and set the
trial of Senator Mitchell for Tues
day June 20. . The great land fraud
case will now enter on the actual
fight in court with all tectnical bar
riers swept away.
The alleged crime for which the
Government iseneleavoring to place
Senator Mitchell on trial consists in
accepting a fee from Frederick A
(Cribs for expediting claims before
the General Land Office while a
United States Senator. This is
contrary to the Federal statutes.
The issue was the legality of the In
dictment itself, and the principal ar
guments of the defense were that
the document was loosely' drawn,
that if tried on its indefinite allega
tions Senatcr Mitchell might be
again placed in jeopardy, and above
all, that the indictment did not even
allege that Mr. Mitchell was a Sen
ator at the time of the commission
of the crime charged.
That Senator Mitchell entered in
to an agreement between Frederick
A. Kribs and A. II. Tanner, by
which the firm of Mitchell & Tan
ner were to expedite certain claims
in the possession of Kribs then
pending in the General Land office,
which claims had been held up for
investigation owing to irregulariti
es; that for every claim passed
through to patent the defendant
was to receive a fee. Senator Mit
chell working in Washington and
Tanner in Portland; that fees were
paid and the service rendered con
trary to the Federal statutes gov
erning the conduct of public offi
cials of the Government.
The defense contends by demur
rer that the indictment is not de
finite and certain, in that it does
not allege John II. Mitchell to have
been a Senator at the time of the
commission of the crime, an allega
tion made necessary by the fact that
his office made his alleged acts ille
gal when otherwise they were ac
cording to law; that it does not set
out in patticular terms the special
claims for the expedition of which
fees were alleged to have been paid;
that the description of the claims is
vague and indistinct and technical
and that the indictment through its
uncertainness does not form a bar
to future prosecution upon the same
charge in the case of trial and ac
quittal or conviction.
District attorney Ileney contends
that the indictment is definite and
certain: that by recitation the al
legation is made that John II. Mit
chell was a Senator of the United
States at the time of the alleged
crime; that the claims set out in
general are afterwards particulari
zed in a list given which makes de
finite the allegation as to which
claims are involved; that the abre
viation used in the description of
the claims in the indictment are
usual and well known and allow
able. Beayerton Happenings.
On Wednesday evening last, at the
pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Al
len, South Reaverton, a few friends were
entertained in a charming manner, in
honor of Miae Rebecca Williams who re
cently came to visit her sister, Mrs. Al
len. At the close of a very pleasant
evening, dainty refreshments of delicious
cake, strawberries and cream were serv
ed. Those present were: Mrs. Henry
Allen, Misses Marie Allen, Alice Wil
liams, Alfreds Williams, Rebecca Wil
liams. Mesoers James Allen, Alton Al
len, Floyd Allen, T. J. Allen and w ife.
Feed, barUy md bran for sale at Cate's
market.
Weather Report.
The first of the week was cloudy
and cool and good rains fell in
nearly all sections of the state. On
Wednesday the rains ceased and
the remainder of the week was
warm and pleasant.
The warm weather and bright
sunshine immediately following the
rains had a very beneficial effect on
all crops, and a marked improve
ment is noted, especially in the con
dition of field corn, potatoes and
onions, which are now growing
rapidly. Fall grain continues to
head nicely, and barley and rye
will soon be ready to cut Spring
wheat and oats are growing satis
factorily. The grain aphis con
tinues numerous in the Willamette
valley and in some portions of south
era Oregon, but so far but little
damage has occurred. Gardens
and roots show a marked improve'
ment. Grasses are growing rapidly
and some hay has been cut in south
era Oregon. Haying will not be
come general, however, for about
two weeks. Pastures continue in
fine condition and stock is doing
well, especially dairy cattle.
Cherries are ripening slowly, with
the yield considerably below aver
age in most sections. Other tree
fruits indicate lighter yields than
usual; especially peaches, prunes
and early apples. Late apples and
pears promise better results. Bush
fruit is setting nicely and an abun
dant yield is promised.
Cornelius will Celebrate.
The Washington County Annual
Encampment ot the G. A. R. Veter
ans will be held in Cornelius, this
year in connection with their big
Fourth of July Celebration. We
are informed that this will be the
biggest celebration in many years.
An invitation to the Veterans at
tending the exposition has been is
sued and many are expected to be
present. Arrangements have been
made for a big base ball game, be
tween the two best teams in the
county; a balloon ascension; steam
swing, and many other amusements.
This is the only town in the
county that is going to celebrate
this year and a large attendance is
expected. The celebration and en
campment will be held in th grove
at Cornelius and the grounds have
been arranged to accomodate all.
Interesting programs lor the en
campment including the Fourth
have been arranged. On the 3rd,
and Fourth, a base ball game and
sports have been arranged; among
which is a pigeon shoot for the old
soldiers only. A cordial invitation
is extended to all to come and help
the boys celebrate.
. June Graduates.
Report of Eighth grade examina
tion held June 8th and 9th.
No. of applicants taking the ex
amination 18.
No. who received diplomas 8.
No. who passed conditionally 3.
Names ot those receiving diplo
mas were as follows:
District No. a. Albert Wood
ard, Nora Little, Joe Kidder and
Chester Martin.
District No. 7 Emma Scott and
Jessie Anderson. '
District No. 1 a Bulah Ireland.
District No. 6 1. Walter Nelson.
Those passing conditionally were:
Sevilla Plowman in Dist. No. 7.
Emma David in Dist. No. 1 a.
Maude Lilly in Dist. No. 30.
Lewis and Clark Exposition.
During the Lewis and Clark ex
position the Southern Pacific Com
pany will sell round trip tickets to
Portland, limit thirty days, at one
and one third fare for the round
trip. For parties of ten or more
traveling on one ticket, one fare for
the round trip. For organized
parties of one hundred or more, in
dividual tickets at one fare for round
trip.
Stopover of ten days will be giv
en at Portland on all one way tick
ets reading through that point dur
ing the exposition. Tickets must
be deposited with Joint Agent at
Portland and a charge of fifty cents
will be made lor the extension of
time.
Have you s Morse Electric Belt? We
can fit you and guarantee a cure.
The I Vita lrug Store.
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
Over 400 Bills are Allowed - Bridge
Contract Awarded to J. W.
Goodin for $5,630.
In the matter of the location
change and vacation of county road
on petition of L. S. Sutton, et als
Report of viewers and surveyor,
read first time June 7, second read
ing June 8. There being no re
monstrance or claim for damage
filled. It is ordered that said road
be established in accordance with
survey and plat; that the road sped
fied in the viewers report be va
cated. It was ordered that an or
der be issued to supervisor of road
district No. 3. to open said road
and the vacation of said road. A
warrant was ordered drawn for
John Katnma and Wm. Schulmer-
ich, for $400 each.
In the matter of the location and
vacation of county road, on petition
of W. W. Williams et. aL There
being no remonstrance or claim of
damages filed; it is ordered that the
road be established in accordance
with plat and survey, also that the
old road be vacated as recommend
ed in the viewers report. It is
lurther ordered that the supervisor
be notified to open said road and
for the vacation of said old road.
It was ordered that warrants be
drawn in favor of J. W. Marsh for
$3oo and Francis Chalmers for $400.
Sealed bids for Jackson bridge
opened as follows: J. B. Tillotson,
$7,484.00; J. W. Goodin, $5,630.00
fir piling and; $6,130.00, cedar
piling; M. S. Dailey, $9,000.00; D.
B. Reasoner, $5,794.40; Olds and
Harris, $7,840,10; S. M. Holland,
$4,900.00 fir piling and $5 700.00,
cedar.
Bids on Cornelius bridge; D. B.
Reasoner, $279.00; J. W. Goodin,
$233.00. Contract awarded to J.
W. Goodin.
Sealed bids for fills for Jackson
Bottom bridge. The only bid re
ceived was from E. A. Mead, $848.
00, it was ordered that this bid be
rejected.
In the matter of the petition of
P. Patton, for location ot public
road, affidavits of circulating peti
tion, and posting notices filed and
bond approved, and was ordered
that the petition be received; J. W.
Hughes and W. K. Newell, was ap
pointed viewers, and A. A. Morrill
surveyor, to meet at the Darling
Smith place on Tuesday, June ao,
at 10 o'clock a. m., to view and sur
vey proposed road and assess dam
ages. In the matter ot petition for the
location of a road by T. G. Meach
am et als, affidavits of petition, and
notices filed, and bond filed and or
dered that bond be approved. Wm.
A. Montgomery and Wm. N. Hay
nam was appointed viewers, A. A.
Morrill surveyor, to meet at the
Meacham school house on Thurs
day, June 29, at 10 o'clock, to view,
survey and assess damages on pro
posed road.
In the matter of the transcript ot
the inquest of Wm. Grow, ordered
that warrant be drawn as per tran
script. It was ordered that an overclaim
for taxes of E. C. Brown, amount
$ 1 2.80 be refunded.
Claim of Louis Larson, for excess
collection of taxes was ordered that
$2. a 1 be refunded.
E. I. Kuratli, recorders report of
$235.20 be approved.
The transcript of the State of
Oregon vs., John Bloom, approved,
costs and expenses paid by fine,
balance turned over to treasurer.
State of Oregon, vs. J. U. Swift,
bills allowed as per transcript.
State of Oregon vs. Sarah E.
Smith and E. A. Ives bills allowed
as per transcript.
It was ordered that F. J. Bailey,
M. D., be appointed secretary ol
the county board of health.
The appointment of James Butler,
as deputy sheriff was confirmed by
the court.
The report of E. J. Godman,
county clerk, of $104.75 was ap
proved. Petitioti of Ella Huston, to re
deem land sold to Washington
county, for delinquent taxes al
lowed. In the petition for rebate on taxes
of John M. Underwood, was not allowed.
Petition of Carl Berggen, et ais,
for appropriation on county road;
referred to county judge.
M. S. Holland, the lowest bidder
on the contract for Jackson Bottom
btidge failed to furnish a good and
sufficient bond, and the contract
was let to J. W. Goodin, the next
lowest bidder, for the sum of $5630.
He was also required to give bond
of $ 5,000. The contract for the
fills was also awarded to J. W.
Goodin, for the sum of $700.00.
The county judge was authorized
to draw warrant on treasurer, not
to exceed $500; advance on con
tract, if such advance be necessary.
The treasurer was authorized to
transfer $200 from the county road
fund to the road fund of district
No. 26.
In the matter ot the location of
county road by L. B. Fair et als,
bond filed and approved and Joseph
Schulmerich, and J. J. Hartly be
appointed viewers and A. A.
Morrill, surveyor, to meet at the
Carstens Bros, sawmill; on Friday,
June 16 at 10 o'clock a.m., to view
and assess damages.
The following bills were exam
ined and allowed:
SO AD CLAIM.
1, J. Krebbs, power eto , ,
12 60
SO so
4 60
1 AO
00
M 00
5 69
21 00
ID 60
21 60
00
6 00
3 00
16 00
7S
4 60
13 60
15 00
9 00
2 3S
64 00
1 60
3 76
1 60
18 60
20 10
22 66
21 76
T2 60
10 00
1J U
16 0U
1 60
12 00
20 60
76
IS 00
3 00
3 00
12 00
22 76
t 00
6 00
81 00
3 00
7 60
8 00
8 00
49 60
6 00
7 12
4 76
6 00
00
1. J. Krebbt, power etc... , ....
Paul Heoaobkal, work 00 road.
Wallace Brown, work on road-
Jack Marti B
R Kanwo, work 00 road .
W D Baker, work on road -
I W Haines ao. W Tibblts. w on r
W W Philip, work od roads.
Geo Zimmerman, work oaroad.
Joha Zimmerman, work on road..
Henry Uendrlckitou work on roads..
C W Hamilton work on road...
F Ilanaon work on roadi.
L ItoClarkfn work on roa!i
K Wrljht work oa roail. ., .... .,
1 afalln work on road.. ,
Burlle Cunning work on road.
Earoeat Cup lee work on roads..
II Kaainuawn work oa road .
Amos Mead work on roads
Pete ChrlileoMn work on roails....
AuifUt Kempln work on roili
E Baker work on rodi , ,
W Rot s w on road
Wm Roger on roadi-......
Chaa Aclipole, powder ate.
M I Dllley, work on road.
Hammond a Parii, work on road..
t Newman, work on roadi -
K P Cornelius, work on rcxuli .
T 0 Miller, work on roads..
W Walachleg el, work on road.... .
i L Young, work oa road. , . .
J Young, work on roads. ...
Mrs. Sarah Oalbreath, work on road..
B R Harrington, work on roads
Grant Znmwall, work on road..
A 1 Ford, work on made.
Wm Emrlck, work on roadi
Albert Porter, work on rodi
C Pari, work on road.
Willi Anderson, work on roadi
John Borwlck.work on roads
I Q Adams, work on roadi
0 L Lauder, work on road
Will Miner, work on roads
Dak. Emenon, work on road ......
J t Northrnp, work oa road..
W W William, work oa roadi .
Fred Bcblegel, work on rned..
John Gaords, work on roadi
Domln KUaler, work on road
Anton Salter, work on roads ..
Continued on page 2
There's a lot
in a shoo which after month's ot
wear, needs only polish to "Look
like new." You'll find comfort,
ease and profit in the
Hamilton-Brown Shoes
your children
will want something pretty and good. Come and
see our
School Shoes
IjAWim'i-B'i,
oho tips.
HACK
SH0E
CROWNED
WITH SUCCESS
TO DISCUSS QUESTION of PEACE
President Roosevelt's Effort Is Successful-
Meeting Placo now
being Considered.
Washington, June 12 Official
assurance that the president's ef
forts to bring Russia and Japan to
gether to discuss peace will be
crowned with success was brought
to the White House today by Count
Cassina, the Russian ambassador,
who called by appointment and in
the name of Emperor Nicholas for
mally accepted the president's "of
fer of good will." The following
official statement regarding the con
ference was issued at the White
House:
Ambassador Cassina has called to
express the Russian government's
assent to the president's proposi
tion and to state that they would
appoint plenipotentiaries to meet
the plenipotentiaries of Japan to dis
cuss the question of peace. The
place of meeting is at present being
discussed."
During the past two weeks the
president's efforts have been direct
ed toward a mutual agreement to
consider terms of peace. This he
accomplished finally today. It re
mains now for the belligerent pow
ers to name their plenipotentiaries
and agree upon a time and place for
them to meet to discuss terms and
to negotiate a treaty of peace.
These duties are now under consid
eration, with a bright prospect that
minor differences as may exist will
be resolved within a few days.
Japan was the first of the two
powers to indicate its acceptance of
President Roosevelt's proposition.
The iormal response to his identi
cal note of Thursday last was re
ceived from the Japanese govern
ment Saturday. Informal assur
ances of the acceptance of the presi
dent's suggestion were received
from the Russian government a lit
tle later, but were not of the same
definite character as had been re
ceived from Tokio.
The St. Petersburg correspondent
of the Times says:
"It is no exaggeration to say
that President Roosevelt is the
most popular man in Russia today.
The president's rare insight, aided
by the skill and tact of his ambassa
dor, Mr. - Meyer, enabled him to
gauge the proper moment at which
to offer advice which the initiator
of The Hague peace conference
could not refuse."
The National Editorial associa
tion convention, was concluded at
Guthrie, Okla., last Friday. All
members ol the association and
of Satisfaction
No better made. No better can bo made. Our
guarantee goes with every pair.
Our line of
GROCERIES
is the finest in the county.
Everything; usually carried by an np-to-dat Grocery House. Our
immense sales mak it possible for as to carry strictly fresli goods.
Not s shop-worn article in the establishment.
JOHN DENNIS.
The old Reliable Corner
their wives, who wish to visit the
Portland exposition, lift for Fort
Worth, Texas, Saturday, and will
take the southern route through
California to Portland. The party
is due to reach Portland, Juue 26.,
and remain three days. Mr. Bath
will not return with the excursion
party, but will visit through the
.... . . . . , .... v
uuuuic cat, uu iciutU i tut, .
P. railroad to Portland about July
1. Portland has been selected as
the place for the next meeting of the
Association in 1906.
Every day is a special day at the
Lewis and Clark Exposition. Im
portant events take place daily.
There is music by the best bands in
the world, and it costs you nothing
to hear the concerts. On the Trail
you may hear music played by
people of various nationalities, on
the odd instruments peculiar to
each land.
Five sets of jewels which a re
said to have once belonged to
Queen Isabella of Spain will be
sold soon at auction, there be
ing included in the collection gems
bequeathed to Stanford University
by Mrs. Stanford. The valuation
put on them is $1,000,000, and the
other jewels to be included in the
sale at as much more.
Through the efforts of the G. A.
R flag day observances are becoming
general throughout the United
States. In every state and in al
most every village in this country
the nation's flag was generally dis
played last Wednesday, June 14.
Flag day is considered by the G. A.
R. veterans as of special importance
in teaching patriotism, and is in
tended especially to benefit the
children.
One Pare For Round Trip.
The Southern Pacific Company
will make a rate oi one fare for the
round trip from Portland to all
points in Oregon, Ashland and
north for visitors from the East to
the exposition at Portland to enable
them to look over Western Oregon
with a view of settling or investing.
These tickets will be good for fifteen
days limit, with stop over at all
intermediate points, and will be
sold to holders of the exposition
round trip tickets from points East
of the Rocky Mountains.
This will afford the various coun
ties and communities that will
maintain exhibits and advertise in
other ways at the exposition, every
inducement to have the Eastern
people visit their section.
Real Estate and Auctioneer.
You will do well by listing your
property with J. C. Kuratli, who
can soon find you a satisfactory
buyer. He also crys auctions.
Address John C. Kuratli,
Hillsboro, Ore., R, F. D. No, 4
Residence at Philfips.
Grocery and Shoe Storo
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