WEST SIDE TELEPHONE. A FATAL CONFESSION. i Tho following letter written by con­ gressman Binger Hermann and appar- ¡ »nlly intended for Edward Mcl’herson M. X,. HEATH. - - - - Publisher. of Washington D. C., the Secrotary of. the Republican National committes, U c M ixxviixr , F riday , A prii ., 27, 1888. was with absent-mind addressed by the gentleman who seeks to »ucceed him­ DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVEN self to Edward McPherson of Salem, Oregon, and by him made public. The TION. Notice is hereby given that a Dem­ screed will well repay careful perusal. H oi se of R e I’KKHF.XTATIVES, i ocratic county convention for Yamhill W asiiixoton , D. C., ■ county, Oregon, is hereby called to meet Ai-an. 6, 1888. ) •t Lafayette, Oregon, on Wedne-dav, May 2, 1888, at 10 o'clock, a. m. of »aid Hon, Edward Mcl'herson, Dear Sir: day, for the purpose of Ruminating can- Many of our peoplo are feeling very sora didate» for the follow ing officer», to-wit: over the long delay in the matter of th? Two representatives, county clerk, recorder, sheriff, county treasurer, payment of that 51,000 advancer! by assessor, two county commissioners, Hon. Joseph Simon, of l’ortlaml Ore­ county school superintendent, surveyoi gon, Chairrmin of the Republican State and coroner, and to transact such other husiueHS as may properly come before Central Committee at our last elect ion, on the sixty days promise from von as •»aid convention. Said convention will be composed cf to payment. Nearly two years have Ilf) delegates, apportioned tot lie various elapsed. Thev are out ot principal and precincts-on the vote cast for the Dem­ ocratic candidate for congress at the interest. ThoSenator of Oregon as well '•lection of 1830, being one delegate for as myself who were parties in some each precinct and one for every ten and sense, are a|>|>rtaled to by Mr. Simon a fraction over six votes so cast. In and friends who think great injustice accordance witli said apportionment the respectives precinct will be entitled to has been done him. We cannot afford to have any misunderstanding at this the following representation : Amity........... ..10 S McMinnville .12 time in Oregon, oa at the bast we shall Bellevue....... ..5 North Yamhill. 14 have a narrow essape from defsat, if we Carlton......... ... 7 Sheridan.............. 10 do not suffer it. Our election on the Willamina........... (> Dayton......... ...» E Uhehalem ... 5 Willamette......... 5 11th of June involves the election di­ .8 rectly of one Senator and indirectly of Lafayette.... . 10 W Chshalem 4 th» other, and of my successor, in Ore­ N McMinnville. 14 Dundee The committee respectively rec- gon who is to be voted for at that lime. oinmcnd that the precinct primaries for ’the election oi delegates to said con­ Oregon is in danger. « « • • • vention bo held on Saturday, April 28, 1888. Tho Democratic Slat« Convention has AV. L. B kadsiiaw , Chairman. met and put in the fluid a strong ticket. C has . G rihse . x , Sec. The prohibitionists have slso asHcmblorl in large and respectable numbers. A NEW CHINESE BILL- They have presented a full ticket and Morrow of California has drafted a on it are excellent men. Tbeir candi­ nsw Chinese bill. Ths one introduced date for Congress is an able man and in the house by Bellmont is not consid- will address the people of th* State. ed satisfactory by tire Pacific coast del­ Besides this they, have legislative lick- egation. Morrow’s bill is offered for els in all the Republican counties. consideration only in the event that the You will observe from this that the Re­ new treaty is ratified, It provides that publican State and electoral ticket in nil Chinese laborers »hall tie absolutely Oregon is in peril. Yours truly, prohibited from coming to this country. Bingor Hermann. It allow» ninety days alter the law take» effect, for all Chinamen, who are —Sunday Welcome. By this letter it is easily seen that infilled to come to thia country, to re­ turn. After that Chinese laborers are Hermann is afraid and admits that his entirely »hut out, except tlmso who are chances are slim for re-election. Gear­ allowed to land under the provisions of ing is the boy to make cm hump. Our the treaty. All shipmasters are liable Gearing don’t want greasing, it will run to a fine tor bringing Chinamen to this well without it. •country, and it also provides for the ar­ The Republican press have repeatedly rest and the »ending out of tho country »aid that no mud slinging would lie done all Chinamen who uro not entitled to be by them during the campaign. They in this country. The bill has peon care­ have commenced it already. It is tbeir fully drawn and considered and will nature. effectually carry out its intent. Tha Official Democratic Paper, TIMBER LAND. ACT JI NK 3, 1K74.— NOTICE FOB rt’BLICATION. LL nitkd S tates L and O ffice , Oregon City, Or.. March 29, 1888. f Notice is hereby given that in compli­ ance with the provision» of the act of Con­ gress of June 3, 1878, entitled “An act f< r the sale of timber lands in the states of1 California, Oregon, Nevada and Washing­ ton Territory.” John G. Hartley of East Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon, has this day tiled in this office his mm orn statement No, 2>)9, for the purchase of the N W 1-4 of sec, 15, T 2 S, li 8 W, and offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purples, und to establish his claim to ■•’aid land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Oregon'City, Oregon, on Friday, the 29th day of June, A I> 1888 He names as witnesses: Joseph N. Hart­ ley, Thomas Hartley, Walter Smith and ohn Edwards, all oi East Portland, Ore gon Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described hinds are requested to tile their claims in this office on or before said 29lh day of June, 1888 W T BlKNKY, Apr27:10 Register, TIMBER LAM), ACT JLNE 3, 1K7H.— NOTICE FOB PUBLICATION. U nited S tates L and O ffice , Oregon City. Or, March 29, 1888. j Notice is hereby given that in compli­ ance with the provisions of the act of Con­ gress of June 3, 1878. entitled “An act fur the sale of timber lands in the stales of California. Oregon. Nevada and Washing­ ton Territory,” Thomas Hartley of East Portland, county uf Multnomah, state of Oregon, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No 201, for the purchase of the 8 U and N E % of 8 W and 8 % of S E of sec. 10, T 2 8, R8 W, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than fur agricultural pur|w>ses, and to establish his chtini to said land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore­ gon, on Friday, the 29th day of June, A, L). 18H8, He mimes as witnesses: Joseph N. Hart­ ley, John G Hartley. Walter Smith and John Edwards, all of East Portland, Ore­ gon Any and all persons claiming adversely the ahoye-dcscribed lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before s i I 2*. tli day of June, 1888 W, T. B uiinev , Apr?7:10 Register. Humors, Erysipelas, I do not believe that Ayer’s Sarsaparilla has on equal as a euro for Scrofulous Hu­ mors. It is pleasant to tako, gives strength to tho body, and pro­ duces a more perma­ nent resnlt than any medicine I ever used. — E. Haines, North Lindale, Ohio, MEMORIAL DAY, Will the people of McMinnville fitly ■ celebrate memoiial day? During the • war large numbers of the sons of our • country laid down their life for ilio ■ nation’s cause. The peoplo oi „to-day can show thoir appreciation of those great deed» by no other means i than honoring the memory of the noble dead. We have in our midst an order comprised ot the brave and valorous sons of our country who passed through , ths war and are active to-day ; we should ■honor them while alive not 1st the hon­ ors be deterred until they have passed • away. With a good will let the people z>f this city advocate exercises in coop­ eration with the G. A. R. to Nttingly pay honors to tho dead soldioia, on tho . stay set apart by the nation for that pur­ pose, Decorution Day. What honor can we pay the dead which is more solemnly »west than atrewing their graves with beautiful Howers. Their , memory cherished without hitaging up sad and bitter thoughts. With good will ami a general effort this community should celebrate Memorial day. JESSE APPLEGATE. lion. Jesse Applegate, the “Sago ot Yoncalla’’ died in Huntington, Sunday evening, lie «as a prominent man in tho history of Oregon, and was a mem­ ber of the eoiistituiunal convention that framed the constitution of Oregon. He was Irorn in Kentucky, and at his death was in the neighborhood of 87 years eld. He was taken with a pain in the stomach Sunday night and died in a few minute». Ho emigrated to Or­ egon in 1843, nnd was one of he g nff olJ pioneer», of the class ot Col. Nes­ mith and others, whose name is held in high esteem by the peoplo -of Oregon today. Ils wan universally well liked. Although eccentric lie was a man of Ability, not a fluent talker but a good writer on all aubjocta. His nanio is being honored l»y all the prominent men xrf Oregon in article* appearing in tho newspapers of ths »fate. Exsenator William If. Ramun chairman of the Democratic nationa committee, say« Cleveland will be nom i naled by acclamation. Thero will hi other name preoentwl or thought of mnORAMME. Music by Band. President of the day, R. R Laughlin, introduced. Song by Sheridrn choir. Prayer by Rev. Hoberg Anniversary Proolaniiitioy rend. Song by Lafayette anil McMinn­ ville Glee Club. Prayer bv Rev. Hoberg. Song by Lafayette and McMinn­ ville Glee Club. Rov. J. P. Wolf was then present­ ed by the president. He addressed the audience for some time on the origin, benefits and greatness of the order. Music by the band. Mr. J. D. Lee, of Dallas, read a very fine ptx'm. Song by the Glee Club. The meeting then adjourned for dinner. T here scented to be a lack of ar­ rangements, otherwise the celebra­ tion moved along smoothly. The base ball game resulted in a victory for the Sheridan boys. .AISrZD COLUMBIA RIVER ROUTE. Train, for the Knnt l.are A»h St. wharf every day at 13:30 A. Jt. and 1:15 I’. Al. Graining, Paper Hanging and Carriage Painting. Now Goods, Latest Styles and Lowest Prices of Spring and Summer Clothing and Gents Tweed. We also tarry a full line ()f . old and reliable Browimvill Wonk Mill’s Good», in both Heavy ll ll Light weight. No goods sold w .1 li ll Oregon give better satisfaction. * ll We have just added at Merchant u Tailoring department to bttf ll H Made business. It is under tlu U control of Mr. J. E. Ross, who i, The Finest well known to be a fine cutter and All Wool Norfolk Jackets fitter. Men’» Ulsters We will be #ell pleased to have G tt ft tf our friends desiring special suit, give us a call. u ll The prices for Tailor Made Oftbdj A big Drive in Seersucker $2 00 will be materially reduced and Coat» and Vests Hl Alpaca Coats and Vests think are cheaper than any Tailof 4 50 shop in Oregon. Fancy Checks 2 50 Alpaca Coats ond Vests Reinember our old motto, Ourlines of Neck Wear, Hosiery, Silk Handef-chiefs, Summer Under­ THE BEST GOODS FOR THE wear, Gloves, Cuffs and Collars, LEAST MONEY. Plain and Fancy Shirts are full and complete, and our stock of new Style Hats eclipse any stock ever before offered to the people of McMinnville, Oregon. Yamhill. big ht Weight »'iiit at U Attached to the 1:15 p m train are through Pullman Sleeping Cars to Council BlulTk Prompt Attention to Orders from and St l’aid tho Country. Attached to the 12:30 a m train is the Walla Walla A Dayton Sleeper, which can be boarded at East Portland station any- PUBE BRED JERSEY BULL tiine*after 8 p m Trains arrive at 2:45 and 7:15 p in every day. The company reserve the right to change steameis or »ailing days, TO ASTORIA,-Str. R R Thompson Dark Brown, White switch, Black leaves Ash st w harf every Monday Wed muzzle, Brad by Springer Bros’, Amity, and Saturday at 11:30 p. in. U S Mail steamer leaves Ash st. daily, except Sun­ Oregon. SIRE». day, at 0 a. in., for Astoria. DAMS. Calved Feb. 4 1884 Christmas, No.8204 TO DALLES AND CASCADES, Got by Orange 2d, Duke of Wellington Leave Ash st. at 6 a. in., except Sun­ Got by Orange 1st. imported Bull from day. Island of Jersey. TO OREGON CITY, Dayton and Al The above Bui will stand at the ranch bany.—Str. leaves Portland at 7 a. in. of C. W. Holman, one mile south oi Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, for McMinnville. Dayton and waypoints. Returning leave Terms, $3.00, cash in advance. These Davton as (> a. in., Tuesdays, Thursday» term» insure a calf. 44 3m and Saturdays. For Albany ami way points at 6 a. in.. Mondays and Thurs­ day». Returning, leave Albany Wednes­ day» arid Saturdays. TICKET OFFICE Children Cry for FIRST A OAK STS. A. I., MAXWELL, Pitcher’s Castorla Gen. Pass. A Ticket Agent. $10 00 11 6b 12 00 14 00 15 00 16 00 17 50 20 00 22 50 6 00 1 50 1 75 3 00 ■500 HARDWARE and FARMING IMPLEMENTS, McMinnville, Oregon I have used Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, in my family, for Scrofula, end know, if it is t aken faithfully it will thoroughly cr.rlicate this terrible disease. -AV.!'. FouMr.M.D., Greenville, Tenn. Fir forty years I have snlYored with Ervslpclaa. I have tried variravr remedies Agents for RUSSELL & CO/S fine line of Threashers, Saw Mills, Wagons, Buggies and & Farming Implements. Canker, x an.’1 , ' {- r ”7 no coni relist i^'rt until > «untiti •nmencijl using • J . . Tirilla, hot •hie cured A Previous to 11 o’clock on Thurs­ day a large number of Odd Fellows had assembled in Sheridan. At 11a.m. the Narrow (iuage train arrived,J briging large delegations from Lafayette, Dayton and Mc­ Coy. The McMinnville band Diet theiii ¡it thedepot andescorted them to the hall, where regalias were put on and the procession formed for the march to the pavilion: headed by the band, the third degree men of the order following with the Re­ beccas behind them. Following * hem came members of the grand encampment, with the speaker and the president of the day following. The band played several fine airs on the way ta the pavilion. At the pavilion, (the warehouse,) seats had been prepared and the Odd Fellows filed in, 110 of them, and took seats. Tho remaining space wim HOtiti filled bv visitors. The . ..................... nuinbor of people present were about BOO. Lafayette, North Yamhill, Day­ ton, Amity, Sheritinn, Met’oy, Dnl- L'„: las ami MoMinnvillo were repre- sen ted. BISHOP & KAY. 5 SCROFULA ' lT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. The liorse show .Saturday brought a * largo number of people into McMinn- ' ville from all parts of the county. • These - annual liorse shows are a feature of amhill county. The busim-ss men of T' liiH eity should give their hearty sup- IvoiTUo 4lie show of next year and inalfe otic in which all classes of stock can be exhibited, Nu better advertisement for this town can bo found than a well supported and well represented stallion show. It bring» our merchants a large business nnd benefits them more than anybody and they should be willing to contribute to the success of the next one. It should be considered by them and nil other people interested in the advance­ ment ot this oily. Another thing: we -should all enter heartly iutQ the work c.' yaking our coming county fair a suc­ cess. Talk it over, tell your friends to enter stock, do everything in your power to advance the interests of Yamhill county and McMinnville. J; B. THE BEST WAGON IS ALWAYS Catarrh Can ba cured by purifyin the blood with THE NATIONAL TUBULAR AXLE FARM WAGON. Ayei’s Sarsaparilla, P arlhìs N ew S pring C ultivator . l*repar«d by Dr. J. C. Ayer £« €*»., Lowell, Maa» ¿’fico SL^ ill boUloa. 85- c. a-T¿issjs.isr Keeps The Largest Stds GROCERIES E«p ’ROCKERY A«i ( .-urM£*î GLASSWARE CANDY AND NOTIONS. The Only Remedy >OIl Contagious Blood Poison. TINKER I.AX II. ACT JIM: .1. IH7S.... XOTK l: »-Olt I'l ltl.K ATIOX. I’ niti :» S tites l.txp Orrtcs. I Oregon I'itv, Or., March 21), 1888.1 Notice is hereby given that in eotnpli- mice with Hie pr 200, for the purchase of the S 1 of X E 1 I an.I X i, of «! E 1-1 of mi - 10, T 2 R 8 W, and will offer proolno show that the land sought is more valu­ able for its limiter or -tone than (or agricul­ tural purpose«, and to establish his claim to said land ta-forv the Register and Re­ ceiver of this oilice at Oregon City. Oregon on Friday. the2!Mh day of June. A. D. I sm lie names a< witnesses John G Hart­ ley. I'homas JI irtley. Walter Smith and John Edwards, nil ot East 1‘orlland, Ore­ gon. Anvandall persons claiming adversely the altove deserihed lands arc requested to iile their claims in this otticc on or before J said 2.8h dav of June. 1888 W T JivRxrr. Ke^tMtcr i L Mr. D. n AilftWi«. Union. Routh rnrrtllna* write«: ** I was tt*«l with a terrible cum of I>I< kh I n fof ainuit thlri' Cii months. I was treated by the lu'St ph.\ nk'iann, and used various klUtlMt'f remetlie*. hut reeelvetl no rubstantlal relief. I flnalh lriv«l the »wife Bpeclfto, «nd «U»ut four lK>ttlvs cured n»a a«oind «nt) well.” Col. B. H. Ktesrr, editor and proprietor of the Ont-llka, Al«.. Timea, tint'er date of August 8, I8K. writes. “When I was a young man, through in-llsemtion. I con­ tracted n tliaoaM- whhb has «tuck to me for year». Soma five or six years atnea 1 was troubled with ixdns. as to make It tlimcuh for ine to walk. Hi vine advertised the a. S. A. in my paper for several rear«, I ceuclinletl I would try It to see If here was tnv cffliwn'i In the medicine, I <•« mmenced u«lna It according to d tree lions an«l u«ed half niif course ntotk'lnc that cun a i»'te