!S MY. DECEMBER 27. l&OO,
Every citiien should talk rail
road between now' and January J),
and then come cut and bring ell
his friends to tho railroad meeting
a notice of which appears in anoth
er column of this impression. The
people of this connty can build a
railroad, can own it and operate it
and thereby can lay their wheat
!.,.' ii ..-i Lij; down at the Columbia river at
- ''M,rr o .r-o about one-fourth the present cost.
THE POLITICIANS PAPIR. do u of wjU they con.
The following from the Lewiston tinue to drag their wheat through
(Idaho) Tribune contains much 1 40 l0 60 miles of mud and make
truth in regard to that form of so-1 n0 u,01lpVi or WOrse still, allow
called newsjtaper commonly known I pome 0Vti'st0 company to build the
as the , Party Organ. There is i r0!id and charge the farmer what
class of politicians in nearly every j it pieasP3 for freight? That ia the
... shuck.
Tl.e CtnMt !m"ftMi corrrKpondcnre from all
Uiiiw of lil!!im roiim?. V e elm to mak
t, ls jiiifoT t! i' hutting new. mwttmii o( the
y srwl invite nor !rtni to assist us by
r-n.'li"m In tin! new of their rvspee iv
.' l itrl.irtU. Corir.nmienw mt be
by the writer, Dot uerftMarlly tor pub
1'ni but . u-vi.l?iMwo( irixxi with, and
tl.e uui no niHWitlUty toroplu
loimcritM by cornwpoiiilfiiu.
county which the article will ap
ply to:
One of the strangest abnormal
ities of human nature is the value
politicians attach to an organ cre
ated by them but maintained by
official patronage. They would
question.
We were shown a letter yester
day from a highly responsible
guarantee company offering to
guarantee satisfaction and refund
oil mnnif nnul hv nurchasers of
. ' t j i
have one at every crossroad ami . in iU Kosslanii Consolidated
postoffice if they could provide j Miniog Ca -l now being
jitlblic printing enough to sustain , ffereJ Jn thig dt b Megsr8 John.
them. And if they could have 8on and Hughes who are acting as
their way it is quite sure there; special agents of that company
would be spoils enough to go around. I
Luckily, the party paper is by no
means the great palladium and
official fortress the politicians im
agine it is. In fact, the people
have pretty generally come to re
gard the petty creature at its true
value, which is a trifle less than
nothing. Common sense teaches
this to be so, because the party
organ is paid to deceive the people,
to laud candidates and officials who
have no right to public confidence
and to abuse other men whom they
have no right to condemn. In
questions of officialism the party
organ cannot afford to tell the
truth about the public business
but must color its stories to shield
and to please the officials from
whom its patronage comes. There
are other newspapers whose pat
ronage comes from the people and
not from the politicians. The dif
ference between them is as wide as
between day and night and exactly
in the same proportion as the
paper grows strong in one direction
does it grow weak in the other
direction. The newspaper that
tries to be honest, reliable, prudent
and considerate, whether it is repub
lican or democratic, occupies t
strong position in the public con
fidence, and becomes a great force
to the right side. Seeing this,
knowing this, the politicians, with
singular blindness and folly, im
agine they also can set np a graven
image that the people will hasten
to bow down to. However, the
cut-and-dried party organ seems to
be a fad that the officials must
have as long as they can make the
public business pay for it, so let it
come and have its fling until the
people get a chance to pay their
respects to the combination.
citizen similarly fcfEicted, ami to
eivehim one is simply" ft misap
propriation of public funds,'-but
this is no crime, because ii occurs
ilailv tinder the government as
carried on at present. Kast Orego-
man;'' . ' - -';'.
Stops' tha Cough
and works off thai Cold.
r THr llromo Onlulne Tablets our a cold 1
In one dv No't'uio. no Pay. Price 23 CeuU.
ARLINGTON NOTES.
From Independent,
John Jackson, a prominent business
man of Condon, was iu the city lnt
week. It is reported that he was here
spying into our camp, and it is snspi-
cioned that Mr. Jackson has designs on
some one of the Arlington charming
young ladies.
B. T. Snell came in Tuesday' from his
To trie Consumers
of Gilliant County:
We desire to state that we are determined to reduce our large stock of
goods and for the noxt 90 days will make great reductions in all Hues for
cash. ,
By referring to yon local papers you frequently note the ad. of Interior
merchant who, with cbnsplcious signs, say! "We sell at Arlington
prices," Is this not evUlonce that the Arlington merchants must liad in
low prices or thora would be no nd for such statesuients? Bolore pur
chasing your fall supplies or the smaller hills get prioos from us.
In agrirnltnrnl Implements we have the favorite Monitor Drills subject
to four attachments, via, hoe, disc, press wheels or shoe.
The Oliver and Flying Dutchman flows are hard to beat for good clean
work, durability auid lightness of draft.
It is no longer an experiment to buy a Bain or (Houghton wagon, as
they have but tew if any competitors when strength and light-running
qnalities are considered.
If you anticipate treating yourself to a new buggy or hack do not pur
chase until our new carload of the old reliable Uauine rigs reach ns, which
will be here in September.
-When In need of a chop mill, hay press, windmill, sewing machine, or
any kind of machinery used on the farm, write us for prices and we will
treat you right.'.
Smith store.
FALL AHD .WINTER GOODS'
NOW ARRIVING
We wish toaWuiweto our friends and patrons that our Fall and
Winter stock of Dry Ooods, Notions, OUhlng, Uudorwear, Furnish
ing Goods and Shoes is now arriving and Is larger and better selected
tiian ever before.
The testimony in the case of
Cadet Booze, who, it is claimed,
died from the effects of brutal haz
ing at the West Point military
academy, wonld indicate that there
are a lot of you ng ruffians in that
institution, for whom the whipping
post would furnish a fitting punishment.
ranch on Shnttler Hat, after a two weeks
absence from thecity. He says that work gpf Address all communications to the firm at the old James W
on the lone road is being pushed. The
work on the Rock creek grade is pro
gressing, and in a short time the people
of the south end will be greatly bene
fited In the throwing open of the new
thoroughfare.
If thecity of Arlington wonld like to
do something that will put it on the
good side of the wheat haulers the op
portunity presents itself now. These
cold nights require a shelter for hard-
worked teams, and the Independent sug
gests that a lonir shed, witb a row of
mangers in it, would be a much appre
ciated convenience to teamsters who FINE AVINES, LIQUORS and CHOICE CIGARS,
camp oere over nignt.
We alsoliavelcompleto lines of
Superior Hoe
and Disc Drills
SHI IRTF to. WEIR C.Cf.
M. m. ja a ja mmm w w - - - I ' - .- . ' 1
Arlington : : : Oregon, ouper iui occuci o
Canton Plows and
ARLINGTON SALOON,
JEAN LABOUS, PROP.
In 1887, when Portland's water
system was owned by a private
company, the water for a dwelljng
with one bath and one water-closet
was 13.50 per month. The water
furnished at that time was muddy,
nasty stuff from the Willamette
river. Since that time the city has
taken over the water system, and,
at an enormous expense, Has
brought in pure water from Bull
Run, and the rate was decreased to
11.75 a month. At a recent meet
ing the water committee made a
further reduction of 25 cents a
month, bringing the present rate
down to $1.50. This is a pretty
good argument in favor of munici
pal ownership of public utilities
itself.
S. A. Thompson, a farmer of the Con
don country, was in town Tuesday witb
wheat, lie brought In a load of thirty
sacks, which he disposed of at 42 cents.
Mr. Thompson says that it requires
three days for him to make the trip to
Arlington and return. On an average,
this wonld mean the delivery of ten
sacks a day. The people of that section
feel the need of a railroad. -
BILLIARD and POOL TABLES.
FIRST-CLASS GOODS OUR PRIDE.
FRESH, COOL MILWAUKEE KEG BEER o.n Dkacoht.
Main St., Condon, Oregon
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Taka LaUv Bromo Quinine tablet. AU
druKgiati refund the money If it fulls to care.
K. W. Grove's signature Is on web bos. 25
, Congressman Boutelle, of Maine,
who lost his mind some months
since and is now a hopeless invalid,
is to be pensioned as a naval officer
with the pay of captain on the re
tired list Congress, out of sym
pathy for him, will do this on the
strength of the rather slim excuse
that he was for many years chair
man of the house naval committee
and is a man of no fortune. No
wonder the pension burden is grow
ing when every afflicted politician
is to be comfortably taken care of
bv those having charge of the
spending of the people's money
Congressman Boutelle has no more
ROCK CREEK.
Levi Boberson, of Oregon City, was !
on the creek last Wednesday.
Emit Johnson wasdown from Heppner
last Sunday on land business.
D. M. Rafston, the cattle buyer, was
on the creek last Monday on business.
Clyde Royse, one of Heppner's popu
lar young men, was here last Sunday.
Wm. Farr, a resident of Bock creek,
made a visit to Arlington last Suuday.
Fred Hurt has retnmed from Hunts-
ville, where he has been the past year.
E. J. Jenkins drove down from Hard-
man last Friday, returning the same
day. '
Geo. Land, of Hardman, came over
last week to look after Matt Webb's
sheep. '
A pleasant surprise party was given
Lee Faul last Friday evening. A very
enjoyable time is reported.
J. W. Clark has returned from Weston
where he has been for the past two
months. Mrs. Clark will follow soon.
HEADQUARTERS
FOR HlUll-GKADE
"WET" GOODS.
USE WHISKIES.
OLYMP1A BEER.
FANCY MIXED
DRINKS.
SPECIAL OFFER
On account of scarcity of room for our large stock of goods -we
offer the following goods at a great reduction in price until
the first of the year:
Men's Fleece Lined Underwear T5
Boy's " i " " 8 to 18 years.... 50
Children's " " ....... . 25
Ladies' Wrappers ...... . ' 50
Children's Mackintosh Coats, with capes, heavy quality. ..... 1 25
Men'sCotton Pants...................................... 75
Men's Fine Gloves, fleece lined,. . . . . . . . . . 40
Corsets 50
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED STRICTLY AS
REPRESENTED OR MONEY REFUNDED.
THE TRUSTS D0I1TL1KE THESE PRICES.
50
25
5l cts
Lower
Main street
mifirfrntimmtffff
. THE .
"MODEL."
A Quiet Resort.
Studebaker Hacks,
Wagons arid
Buggies.
-3 ALL MODS MARKED IN PLAIN FICURES ir
Charles Fix, Prop.
luuunuuumuuu
BOWLING
ALLEY
POOL
TABLES
IN CONNECTION.
When In Arlington make our storei your
headquarters. Thoro's room for all . and
bargains' for all and thfl latch string is al
ways out.
Condon,
Oregon.
LORD
Arlington,
VICTOR MARDBN
Manufacture of and Dtahr in Harness and Saddles
OFineStock Saddles a Specialty gfyg QoijdOQ Bafty
Ut Guarantee Our Trtcts to r least
and Our H or k to Give Satisfaction
Call when in The Dalles or write for rices and information.
& CO.
Oregon:
The Dal Is, Oregon.
Amontr tbe tens of thousands who
have need Chamberlain's Cough Kern
edy for colds and la grippe daring the
pact few years, to our knowledge, not a
single case baa resulted in pneumonia
Thot. Wbitefield & Co., 240 Wabash
avenue, Chicago, one of tbe moat promt
nent retail druggists in that city, in
speaking of this, says: "We reconv
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
la grippe in many cases, as it not only
gives prompt and complete recovery,
but also counteracts any tendency of la
grippe to result in pneumonia." For
sale bv Tbe Hudson Pharmacy. C. W.
CroefieM, mgr.
C. S. PALMER,
rtistK Barber.
SleeU Shaves
and Hair-cuts.
Razors honed and re-ground.
CONDON ORECON.
SI 25
75
M en's Shoes .... ........
Others aak tl 75
Children's Shoes, gonuine
Kangaroo Calf. Guaranteed.
ladies' Shoes...... . f.
AII styles, best quality . . . ,. . I 25
Macikntoehes, rubber lined, - n
guaranteed water proof 2 50
Flannel Shirts, doable and
single breast I 00
Sweaters, Cotton,...'. ........
All wool 1100....
Boy's knee pants, all wool end
mixed worth 60c, 75, $1 00. ..
Toweling, heavy weight, good
quality per yard
Boy's suite All latest styles
and patterns. Good quality..
Wrappers, Percale and Flannelette
50
50
UNDERWEAR.
Men's fleece lined 75c a suit
Hame, heavy, $1.00 Others ask $1,50.
Slen's all wool, $1.00 a garment.
Ladies' all wool, 50c a garment.
Children's wool fleece, heavy weight, all
sizes, 35c a suit.
MEN'S SUITS.
Wonted, latest styles, $5 00. Heavy all wool chevoita, $7.50. Serge, Clay Worst
ed and Silk Mixtures guaranteed to be all wool and at prices in proportion.
SKIRTS, WAISTS, UNDERSKIRTS, CAPES ETC.
6 KIRTS Cashmere, Alpaca. Serge, Crepon, Worsted, Plaids Latent styles $1 np
WAISTS Flannel, French Flannel and better qnalities, 50c and op. .
UNDERSKIRTS Sateen and Silkoline, fine colors and patterns, 50c and op,
CORSETS 50c. BTOCKISGS-Cotton 10c, Wool 20c. Lined Gloves 60c.
DAMOSKY BROS.
FCSEt EUSLDSNC, LOWER MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE HENSKAW'S STORE.
Petition for Liquor License.
To the Honorable County Coart ol GlUUm
County, Oregon:
We the andenigned, vototi of the Pre
cinct of Rock Creek, ia ths Conntr ofOlllim,
State of Oreton, do renpeetlMlljr petition the
Honorable County Coart of Gilliam County, to
Riant a UcenM to one W. I. Fletcher, to tell iplr-
ltotu, malt and Tinoni liquor. In qnantlttea leas
than one gallon, In tbe town of Olex, in aald
Precinct, Coenty and State, for the period of one
year, a In daty bound we will ever pray.
M. A. Fleming-, Haul Hurt, Sumner Patter
There was introduced in Condon this ". r.cnm. eta o. want, rrana Kioa. u.
week, by a bookman, Ellis' standard w-- ''. . ,
History of tne unitea Mates, in six :," "":','Z7 V .
volumes, in handsome bindings. The Jame. Ureh Ch.. wukin,, K A. Taylor, J. E.
work is of exceptional merit and the Dodaon. P. H. Head, F. Haish, J. NeUon, W. C.
I I'll, i, v. " VW. i ... ... - -
man, O. O. Boyd, William Flett,Ueo. Welabona,
jnn A"n tr. ror,( Autm Vua!flotf I J. J. Deny, n. Klely, t. W. V. Riciy.ueo. wu-
' . " 7.7 . .. u . i..v. i .!. u.iik.,.1lm. H U Rrnr..
being wen written ana nistorirany re- .". ""'" 7
liable; it is profusely illustrated with . nH4, w. . -.
nrir, .nH r-nlnrpH r,lU. nf rlim.n. W. L. Gibaon, F. T. Oeorge, William Hant, F. W.
ter ic. inpidenta in the various wars of the M"ainaey, . .
United SUtes. The colored pictures are Kinney. "" r. . . oem.n, ... B. ir
,ih in .mvi.nnr. nrf ml,! innnh in lor, L D. Phillip. K. B. laylor, I. B. netl, nu
.hnhant. nt tha hook. Tha maruinal HamDoaalaf, C.N. Bcoexln., B. T. Bliell, O.
reference Is another helnful feature, and M"". J MarUn, H. N. Pbllllpa, A. A.Carotber.
tbe work is indexed in tbe closing vol- & WUeman. B.O. BlKiwe, w.,r, we roro.
ume to a nicetv, so that anything can lv "aum " "
W fnnnH in a moment. It is a hiator trfven that the endenigned, W. 1. Fletcher, will,
for the student and a handy reference " of January, 1901, apply to the
A MASTER PRODUCTION.
Recent Work Which Is Up-to-Date
and Finely Illustrated.
work for the professional man or woman,
BOMB PBOMIKKHT OPINIONS,
Walla Walla, Wash., Nov. 3, 1900.
Mr. E. A. Hackett: The set of Ellis'
History of the United States ordered
from yon were duly received. I have
carefully examined the several volumes
and am highly pleased wiin tne work,
Honorable County Court of Ollllam Coanty, Ore
gon, for a Ilcenae to sell at retail, In quantities
leai tban one gallon, eplrltaons, malt and vinous
liqnora in the town of Olex andpreclnot of Bock
Creek, In aald Ollllam Coanty, Oregon.
W. I. FLXTCiiaa.
The maps special illustration and me
chanical construction of book are op to
date. The subject matter is complete
and well selected, and tbe style is in
teresting. Tney will be of great assist
ance in my work. (J. 8. Bond, Countv
Superintendent.
The Dalles, Ore.,' Nov. 21. 1900.
I have been usinz since May of this
year. "Ellis' History of tbe United
Btates." now beinK introduced by Mr,
E. A. Hackett. I have found It quite
satisfactory. Tbe characteristic features
of this work are clearness and directness
of statement, making it everywhere at
tractive and interesting. The salient
points of United States history are
brought out In strong relief, whiletrivial
details are omitted. It is not only nar
rative, but philosophical. ISO ( ne can
read its paves thoroughly without a
higher appreciation of the history of
tins country, and without adeeper thrill
of patriotic fervor. J. 8. Landukm, City
Bupt. ol schools.
Petition for Liquor License.
In the Coanty Court of tbe State of Oregon, for
the County of Ollllam,
To the Hon. County Coart of Gilliam Coanty,
Oregon.
We the undertlgned residents and legal votora
of the Precinct of Lone Rock. In laid Coanty
and HtRto, hereby petition your honorable body
that a license be granted W. K. Roberts, of aaid
precinct, to ll xplrltuom, malt and vinous llq
aora at retail Inqnautltlesless than one gallon
In the town of Lone Rock, in said Precinct,
County and State:
P. R. Nicholson, Otto Ward. 3. R. Bennett, Jos.
M. Hayes, C. W. Pitcher, F. B. Unrtcro, Ark
Madden, Geo. Madden, Wm. K. Corson, G. Wick,
I. C. Bennett,' Adolph Dminevnn, C Pheifley, G.
II. Keel, Jack Parker, 8. W. Smith, F. II. Ralston,
Riley Billings, Ed Compton, F. H. Robinson, U.
W. Boone, J. R. Ralston, Jeff Hayes, H. M. Noel,
John Goshen, D. Z. Koblnctte, Tl. I). Wlnclaud,
Wm. Curtis, W. R. Roberts.
To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby
given that the undersigned, W. R. Roberta, will,
on the loth day of January, l'JOl, apply to the
Honorable County Coort ofGllllnrn County, Ore-
Treasurer's Notice.
All connty warrants registered prior
to May 7, 18'J9, will be paid on pre
sentation at mv ofliee. Interest ceases
aIlerNovembor21, 11)00.
P. II. Btepiiknhon,
Treasnrer of Gilliam connty, Oregon
Dated at Condon, Ore., rov ?i, nw.
ctaDitft Jfors Jlotel of ttye qty.
MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS
first-Glass A-IUry at ieasopable Fates.
SPRINGSTON 55: ROGERS.
Vour Patronage
Is Sollolted.
Treasurer's Notice.
AU city warrants registered prior to
June 26, 1000, will be paid on presents
tion at mv oillce. Interest ceases after
Dec. 4. 1900. P. H. Btepiiknhon.
City Treasurer, Condon.
J)R. 1. T. CLLLETTE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
OjJSee Main Strut ConJon, Ortgm.
F. WOOD, M. P.
PHYSICIAN AND 8URQEON.
Will bsfoand for the present at lir. Gallette's
office, Main street-
GO AND SEE
AL. HENSHAW.
Who keepi a fine line of Stoves, Ranges, Linoleum, Bedding,
Springs, Valises, Ilardwawe, Gloves, Cutlery, Flower Pots,
Jar Rubbers Kto. .
PORTWOOD'S
LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO DRUMMERS' TRADE.
FIRST-CLASS RIGS AND CAREFUL DRIVERS.
J. J. PORTWOOD, Proprietor.
Condon, Or. Corner Spring and Church sts.
R. J, PALMER,
Practical Blacksmith
and Horse-shoer.
Satisfaction Assured.
Give me a Trial.
AttheOld Clark .Stand fVAKE A SPECIALTY OF
QB. T. L. NICKUN
DENTIST
Office over V. 11. Btephenson's stonf,
CONDON OREOON
A set ot Ellis' History may be seen at ton, lor a license to sell at retail, in quantities
this office. Anyone desiring to learn of less than one gallon, spirituous, malt and rlnous
the clnbbiiiK rates may do so bv callinic.
Clubbing rates good until January 1,
11X11.
liquors In the town and precinct of Lone Itocfc,
In said Gilliam County, Oregon.
W. It. Kon:T.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In ths County Coart ol the Btate of Oregon,
tut Gil Ham County.
In the matter ol tbe Estate of August Bcokmnp
deeeased.
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned, ad
mlnlstrator of the estate of August Beckamp, do-
ceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against, the said deceased, to present
them with the proper vouchors, within six
months ol the date ol this notice, to tho said
administrator, at the ofliee ol hlsattornoy Mam.
E. Van Vector, the same being the place lor the
transaction of the business of said estate, In Con
don, Uilllaia County, Oregon,
KOHEKT HkkKAMF,
Administrator of the estate of August Heckamp,
deceased.
Dated this 13 day of December, 1000.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given In the matter of tho
estate of James Nlxou, deceased, that Hie under
slim! Iih. Inm'u (lulv annoinU'd ailmlulstrHtor of i
the estaM ol said dcnilcnt. All iwrsons having
claims against said estnte should present the
same to ma at my residence near Mayvilie, Ore
gon, within six month Irom the date ol tho
first publlnation oi una iiouce,
Vuvvltl,. ttpwtn ' I f!. J. OOIHM.
Soi'iiinld'r'. 1'ion. 1 AdinliilNtrutnrof tin;
(stata ol James Mxon, dec.
FINE
t
STOCK
SADDLES.
Any Style You Want.
Plain or Flower Stamped.
All Strong Built and First-class
as to Stock and Workmanship.
I'm after tbo Trade and I'm got
ting it Because Honest Work
and Fair Prices Cut Ice in Condon
I make and soil everything in the Harness and Saddle
line including Chaps, Spurs, Bridles, Halters, Horse Cov
ets, Feed Bags Etc. Call and see me.
TOW! 1. P0RTW00D.
PAPERING AND PAINTING.
Full line of latest Wall Paper.
Kb tl mates on work and material
furnished on short notice.
Call and see my samples,
W. A. DARLING.
N
H. W. HARTMAN. -
Carpenter and Builder,
Scroll UorK a Specialty.
Plansand Estimates Furnished
Condon : : Oregon.