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Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16
Hancock and English Club at Milton.

We had quite ripple on cur political sur
face here this afternoon. As previously an
nounced, Col. Fulton, and DR.. Williamson
appeared promptly upon the tapis at 2 P. N.
on the 9th inst. Meeting organized by the
selection Of N. Pierce as temporary Chairman.
On motion your correspondent was chosen
Secretary. j. Fl. Lamson was then elected
permanent President of the Club, when Mr..
Fulton being introduced, made quite telling
speech in the interest of the party now sup.
porting Hancock for President. Taking up
and threading line of argument that chal-
lenges successful contradiction, reviewing in
brief the many disqualifcations of Garfield for
the Presidency, etc. He was followed in a
very appropriate, and eloquent address from
DIR. Williamson, of the '.LEADER," who also
based his remarks upon authority which has
ever yet, and ever aoiU fail to dispute the tes.
tlmony it has given to the world, of misrule
in Office. After the speaking the following
named persons signifed their identity with
the Hancock and English Club, by enrolling
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16
WESTON, UMATIIIA COUNTY OREGON, SATURDAY, oCToBE

policy and is the most extravagant party
this country has ever suffered from.
Thus we see that it has utterly disregard
ed the principles laid down by its found
ers, and repudisted the doctrines that
gave it strength.
It was at this time we were obliged to
form our political opinion. We found
that the republican party had violated
every pledge (omitting the dead issues of
slavery and secession), that it had made
to the people in 1860; we found it foster
ing sectional animesities for political pur-
poses; we found the whole land ringing
with democratic and republican, charges
of fraud of all dimensions, in high places,
and the administration unwilling to pun
ish corruption in the party; we found it
the friend Of cliques and rings in every
department Of the government On the
other hand the democracy still adheres
to the principles of Jefferson, that have
made this union prosperous at home and
respected abroad It still stands by the
declarations it made in the Lincoln plat
form, which the republicans once advo-
! Gated but which in the flush and plenti
tude Of their power they ignored and
abandoned. These are the chief reasons
why we are democratic.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16
THE u. S. LAND LAWS.
What the settler is Required to do to Acquir,
Government Land.
SOLDIERS HOMESTEAD.

SOLDIERS 8 HOMESTEAD.
A soldier who served in the war of
the rebellion On the Union side has
right to take lien upon 160 acres for
six months on the payment of three dol
lars The land may be secured for him
on written application sent by mail or
hy an attorney holding written autheri-
ty from the soldier. At the expiration
of six months the soldier must personal
ly make regular filing and thereafter
is governed by the same laws as the
civilian, excepting that he is allowed to
deduct the time of his service in the
army from the required FIVE years resi-
dence, provided always, that he lives at
least one year on the land. The soldier
in filing his homestead claim should in
form the Register that he wishes to de-
duct the time of his service in the army
from the five years residence. In case
Of the death Of the soldier, his widow, II
unmarried, will be entitled to all the
sprivileges of the soldier. In case of the
death or marriage Of the widow, the
minor children Of the soldier, by guar
dian duly appointed and officially accred-
tied at the department Of the Interior,
may be entitled to all the privileges to
which the father would have been enti-
tied. The government does not REQUIRE
residence of the guardian or children
simply cultivation of the land.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16

Iaere VIII no doubt be many accessions to
our number when we again meet to properly
organize. Time Of meetings fixed npon We'd
nesday evenings. Our citizens here, of all
parties, do their work quietly, making no un.
due demonstrations, and what they undertake
il that direction will be done surely.
w. P. PALMER,
Secretay.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16
WHY WE ARE DEMOCRATIC.

There are only two political parties,
properly speaking, in this country. He
Who participates in politics is either a
Democrat or Republican. It is pre-
sumable that each individual has a suf-
fcient reason for his political preference
The democratic party dates back to the
days of Jefferson, while the Republican
party does not extend much beyond the
lincoln administration. The funda-
mental principles of democracy are the
same to-day that they were in the time
of Jefferson; constitutional States rights,
tariff fer revenue only, honest money
and economical government. These we
cordially endorse. They have been pro-
ductive of good. Under democratic rule
the country has experienced its greatest
prosperity; acquired all its territory, ex-
cepting Alaska, and fought all its foreign
wars successfully.
From the time of the Missouri Compro-
mise, (lS2O the question of slavery agi-
tated the public mind. It was never a
party issue, but was purely sectional
one 1t ran through different phases
until the various Compromises were
swept away by Douglas famous Kansas
Nebraska Bill, which became law in
| 1854. Towards the close of Pierce's adj
ministration, the Whig party died. All
opposed to slavery were swallowed up in
the republican party. Fremont, it's can
didate received the vote of only eleven
States, and Buchanan was eleeted Now
began the breaking up Of the democratic
ranks. Slavery was the alLabsorbing
question. A great many of the old line
Wings joined the democrats and q great
many democrats went into the republican
party. The old party lines were oblit.
Grated. Minor issues were thrown aside.
The question of slavery was uppermost
in every mind. The one and only grand
distinctive feature of the republican
party was its opposition to the extension
of slavery. Every reader of his country's
history knows that the platform upon
which good Abe Lincoln was elected
president was largely democratic in prin-
ciple, and that nearly every plank of ii
was suggested by democrats like Lyman
Trumbul The truth is that great por.
ton Of the republican party at that time
were democrats, who were opposed tc
slavery. It was now contest between
the Wings and democrats of the north
and the Wings snd democrats of thesouth
The north won, and the south seeded
A majority at the south and great
many at the north believed it had right
to do so. This belief was not confined
to what formerly constituted the demo
cratic party, (the strongly republican "
4 7. Tribune for instancel nor did it fine
universal favor with that party. Blu,
the war decided these questions forever
Slavery and Secession are dead, and lii
buried deep in the ashes of confederat.
hopes. No breezes from the Sunny
South can ever fan them iato life again
But the war could not have been carriee
to such successful termination withou
the aid of the democracy. Thousands o
them who had not allied themselves t.
the republican party now rushed to tn,
rescse of the Onion. 1t is an undeni
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16

Oh, yes J You can rely on Webfoot
OIL at all times, night or day, as sure
cure for Group or spasn. Ask for it at
McCoIl 4 Miller's.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16
ACRosTEC.
For the LEApRa.

For the LEApRa.
Hundreds Of thousands will greet him.
And make him the chief OF our nation,
Nor can all their legiong unssat kim
Confuse him. or alter his station!
On, on to the battle! He leads,
Cap in hand, he waves over their heads.
Kind adieus-such as Garfield, most breads.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-16

Use Oriental Hair Tonic for preaerv,
ing the hair.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

MILLINERY, at Samstag's, $50 Seventh
street.
CALL on f. D. Maltby, 81 Seventh street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
CITY HALL NOTES.
Items of Interest in and About the
Courts.

The case of Thomas Smothers, the negro
Tarquin, under sentence for his last niquity, was
again before Judge James yesterday. Arguments
made in conclusion and the motion for a new
trial submitttA.
A motion for new tr1al filed yesterday for
Thomas Cary the marine, convicted on Friday night
the larceny of fortyeight dollars from Mrs Gross
was filed yesterday. Two others indicted with him
acquitted. and this Is understood to he the
principal ground Of the notion
j. 5. Baldwin and l.. p. Wright sub-cOn-
tractors for laying the foundation for the present
pavement on Pennsylvania avenue, from Sixth ia
Fifteenth streets. The United States retained ten
per cent of the amount 10 be paid. the period fol
which expires saturday. Suit entered YES
terday by Baldwin & Wright against the Trinidad
Company To restrain the collection of the sum, and
for its transfer to the plaintiffs in satisfaction of
judgment for s22, 900.
The last lot OF indicted parties arragned before
Judge James yesterday and all except one plead moi
guilty. Caroline Bell tcoOred, charged with forg-
ing money order plead guilty, and sentence
pended.
Judge Hagner has perenporily ordered all the par
ties In any way implicated in the dispute over the ne
gro girl Rachael Coemans guardianship to he before
him Friday, when lively time is expected, as ther,
are cross charges of a serious nature made.
Judge Cox did not hold the closing session of tht
previous term of Circuit Court No. yesterday as
pecteI. The exceptions In the case Of Jay Cooke
Co. against A. X. Shepherd have been settled.
Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to Samue
Taylor and Aques Taliafefo Henry Dwyer and Har
| riet II. Sage.
An Indictment Is understood TO have been agreed
on In the case of Walter y. Ward, city post ofhc
empoyt, for abstracing pair of linen cuffs from
letter while conveying 1t TO the Dead Letter Office.
There IL some talk Of discharging the present pei
Jury to put stop to the alleged misconduct Of one
| two members who persistently 80 hang every cas-
Involving charges between the races.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
NRRAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE MOTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID
SCENERY, MAGNlFIcENT EQUIPMENT.

pou i,T H TRhek, STEEL RAILS, sPLENDiD
SCENERY, MAGNlFIcENr EQUIPMENT.
IN EFFECT JAN. d, 1879.
Trains leave Washington, from Depot corner Of sixth
and streets, as follows
For rittsburg and the West, 1870 4. NJ. daily
with Paror Cars 10 Ptshurg, and Sleeping Cars from
Piiisburg Cincinnati, st. Louis, and Chicago; 7;4O
4, n. daily, Win Palace car 20 chicago:
For Canandligua, Rochester Bnnalo Niagara
FAILS, and tho North al $500 A. NJ daily except sub
day; 7'ior. NJ daily, except saturday with Palace
and Elmira, AZ l0i0 A. NJ. daily, except sunday.
For New York aud The EasI, $40 A. NJ, 1890 and
O:lb 4. NJ. on Sunday, 9ii5 l.. NJ.
Limited Express of Pullman rarlor Cars $3.50 A.
For Brookiyii, New York, all through trains con-
fording dine transfer TO Fulton street, avoiding
double ieriiage across New YORK eily, ,..o
T.. NJ. ON sunday, $3.50 ana 9;i5P. NJ.
Limited Express $3.50 A. NJ. daily, except Sunday,
1880, 4il0, i;2O $3.50 40 ana o;i5 r. NJ. ON Sun
day, i0i4o A, NJ, $3.50, 7:io, and s:i5 y: NJ.
Fer pope's Creek Line G;oo A NJ, and 4;2o 7. NJ,
For Annapolis, $40 A. NJ. and a.sO p. NJ daily,
ALFXANDRiA 4 FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON RAIL
For Alexandria, 1900, 1920 900 1900 A. NJ, 4:2O,
go, ,, and 1900 A. NJ. and 500 Y. NJ.
Va Richmond and the south, 1900 A. NJ. daily, and
G:2OI" NJ. daily except sunday.
Tra ns leave Alexandria for Washington, $500 $500
IO:OO -. NJ, 1850, $500 $500 800, and 9O5 T.. NJ.
aud i2:L midnight ON snndayat $500 and 1890 A.
NJ and 100 and 9;O5 T.. NJ.
Tickets. information, Sleeping and Parlor Car ac-
eOmnodai, ms can be procured AT the 0ices North
east corner ri Ihirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue north east corner sixth street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, aud at the Depot, where orders can DO
left for the checking OF baggage 10 destination from
hotels and residences
l.. T.. FARMER.
General Passenger Ageat
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
The standing of the League Clubs up to
yesterday is rs follows. Games of yesterday found



Mcssrs. Hanlan, Blake, and delegation
from the Analostan Club, will go to the Great Falls
to-day.
George Englehart and other noted boating
of New York arrived in town last night to attend
the great boat race.
Mr.. Lowry, the hacker of Courtney, is one
of the fastest amateur sprinters In the country hay
Ing record of 100 yards In ois seconds.
The plate printers in the Treasury Depart
ment will organize boat club when they take pos
session of their new building near the Monument.
Messrs. Carr and Larmon, who are here
with Courtney, won first and second prizes In the
pigeon match on Analosan Island on Wednesday.
A delegation from the Nassau Club of New
York will arrive here on Tuesday morning to see the
big race They will be the guests of the Poomacs
The Naval Academy Boat Club have ac-
cepted the challenge of the University Club of Phila
delphla for foar-oared shell race place June
D. at Annapolis.
The canal company are engaged in
strengthening and bracng the railing the Aqueduct
bridge In order that the public may feel perfectly
cure In witnessing the boat race on Wednesday. The
water will he drawn off and other precautions taken
To make this bridge safe beyond peradventure.
Courtney, after his return from practice
yesterday afternoon, was seized with cramps In the
legs and went to bed at an early hour. The report
at his headquarters last night proved that beyond the
cramps he is all right. Mr.. Lowry, his hacker, In
formed HE HERALD representative last night That
''tharley' would be all right day, and give
good account of himself In consequence of his in
| disposition Courtney will not row to-day.
| The Turf.
Pool selling at Wizards last evening was
very slack. More interest will be felt after Monday
races have given test of the capacities of the horses
Mr.. Lorillard's chestnut horse, Harold, in
consequence of swelling under his fetlock has been
stopped in his work, and viii probably start dur
| ing the meeting.
| The statement in the last issue of this pa
per that the horses the would be paraded on
Saturday afternoon authorized by the secretary
of the association Upon after consideration 1t was
abandoned.
| Pools on the different races We're sold by
| fridge, at Wizards Hail. last night, follows:
| National Handicap-Checkinate, 40; GlenmOre, IA:
Nagrant, IL; Virgilian, s; Mamie Field, Il Gabriel,
| S; Ben HIN, g; New York Weekly, O; IngOmar, 4:
| Swananoa, 4; the field, IL.
| 1hree-quarters of Mile Dash-Janet Murray 40;
| Gendalia, "a. Eldlewess, 2O Virginins, IL; Glen
garih, 49, Mystery ~; Nellie d., s; Flora A., 8;
| Belle, S; SCOTIA, 2; the field, ~.
Mile Heais-GOy. Hampton, 26 Edwl u A., 20;
| Edgefeld, o: uiilita 4; Speculation, 1.
| Hurdle ltace-lomeiOy, IO JUDITH IS; Disturb
| anre, 30; the field, 4.
| Ianlan and Courtney Hace-IIanan, i.O I25 100;
| Courtney, 100, 100. 100.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
SPORTS AND PASTIMEs.


The game yesterday afternoon drew large
and fashionable audience the grand stand being wen
filled with ladies. Game promptly called at a;3o
O'Clock, the Nationals at the hat who, by safe hitting
made earned run. In the Albany FIRST Inning they
managed to secure one uneaTnCd run through errors
Of Snyder aud Tr0t. They also secured an unearncd
run In the nth inning all they made In the game.
one NJ the surprises VI yesterday game was the poor
showing Snyder made, he being charged with no less
nj his playing Than upon the whole course Of the game
Baker found the opening he long has been looking for
and pounded kcefc all the field; his centrefeld
playing was of the grandest order, he putting out
seven men on long and diniCult running Catches his
only error being one missed after good run.
Powell PLAYED FIRST and batcd well, while Mcclellan
played q splendid fielding game. Gerhor1t batied aud
fclded In fine forms Lynch pitched magnihcontly as
summary win show. Morrisscy and Keenan, did most
Of the playing for the VISITORS though Farrell made
two pretty catches.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
Mexican RevOIutiOnists on American
Snil.

san FRANcIsco, May l5.-An Arizona des.
patch says: Z" From a reliable source II Is reported
that Gen. Marquee, with 1870 Mexican TevOlutiOnlst.
Is now stationed around the old Of SenOrita on
the line, about $50 miles from Yuma. A Mexican
gun-boat, with six guns and 400 troops,
Is al me Norlh Colorado river watching
ganized 200 troops who stationed at Altar,
and IermOslO. Col. Gotta and two other reyOl,i-
tiOnlsts arrived here this morning from Ynma, and
In conjunction with Col MacKOna, q revOutiOnis
from Chihuahua, are endeayorlng to recruit force
In Tucson for Gen. Marquee. NJ. l.. preeto, tn,
Mexican Consul stationed here. has called on tn,
United States military authorities 10 assist him II
SURPRISING the movement American soil and
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
Hind Tom Al Home.

Blind Tom, when at home in Georgia,
lives In building about 200 yards from the house,
and there remains alone with his piano, playing all
day and night like those possessed with madness.
Bad weather has effect upon his music In cloudy,
rainy he plays sombfe music In minor chords,
and when the sun shines and the birds sing, lie IN
dulges In watzes aud light music. Sometimes he viii
hammer away for hours producing tie most horrible
dlscOrd. Suddenly change comes over him and he
INDUCES In magnificent bursts of harmony, taken
from the best productions Of the masters. since his
childhood he has been an idiot, and lac played nearly
Well al the age Of seven 40 he docs uOM but now
his repertoire Il much larger, and he can play any
thing he has heard He plays about 600 pieces
and picks up new ones everywhere. 1t Is q curions
fact that he Will not play sunday school music II he
can help II, having great dislike iOT u. Monday,
May ~ one week odd Fellows Han.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
A sad Case of Suicide.

About o'clock yesterday evening Ser
geant McCatharan, of tbs Eighth precinct, nOi-
fled that n had committed suicide In house near
the outskirts Of UnOntown. Acting upon the In
formation he summoned assistance and fastened 10 the
place described. which was found 10 be In Taylor
road, just beyond the Navy Yard Bridge. Upon ell
terng the house the first object that arrested the
rested the attention Of the officer the body of
man suspended by a strong rope to a iafter. The
body, which yet alive, was Immediately cut
down and messengers sent out for the neighboring
physicians. but before any arrived life became eX-
tnct. The body was identified that Of JacOt
Grooves, old man of nearly seyenty-siN years Of
age. No cause Is assigned for the deed, The COro-
neT will hold an inquest Tomorrow morning.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

The British navy is becoming school foI
royalty, Not only are the two sons Of the Prince OF
Wales midshipmen but Ernest, the thirteen years
old son Of the Grand Duke Of Hesse and the lat
Princess Alice, Is about 20 Join. Queen Victoria q
said however, 10 be rather indifferent to the navy,
taking more Interest IN the army.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

The Faie that Befcii "a Havana Ncr-
chant.

The New York papers are eagerly inform
Ing their readers that the following accident is kel,
10 occur again at any time % any American as wei ~
Cuban or other foreigner; II seems that SehO
Ricardo +. KOhly, wealthy Havana merchant, with
that spirit Of enterprise which characterizes the
ton that gave Christopher Columbus q grub stake,
sent 10 NJ. A. Dauphln, No. 2i9 broadway, New
York city, Tor ticket In the April drawing Of III,
Worldwide famous Louisiana State Lottery and
ceyed by return OF mall No. Al. 595, aud learned bJ
telegraph OF his success In earning BY the Investment
Of ~ sum Of $50, 900 In gold, worth In the DECEASED
why are you not imliator Of this lofty spaniard,
dear feaderf
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

The annual meeting of the directors OF
the Central Free Dispensary held last evening, at
which the annual report was submitted and adopted
The report shows the number Of patients treated dur
Ing the past g. O73 against A. s for the preced
ing year, 1877 operations performed, and Is, 77s
prescriptions compounded. The report Of the Treas
showed the receipts from all sources 81 go 3D.
and disbursements s2,5ss. 80, leaving balance of
s33l.o 90 department for the treatment Of the eyes
has lately been established and has had G25 patients
Patients from all the states of the Union have been
received; also a large number from Europe. The in
stitutiOn Is one of the nObest of charities and
should be patIOuiZel,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

The new and elegant hotel at the famous
Fauqer White sulphur Springs near WarTenlom
Va, viii this season be- under the management Of r.
Tenuey Co., pr0priolors Of the National Hotel
where Information relative the season Of can
now be obtained. Messrs. Ienney n Co. intend To
make changes and improvements that VIII make This
resort more popular Il,au ever.
The Jordan Alum Springs, located in Rock
bridge county, Va, this VIII be again under
the management OF Mrs NJ. j. COlley, of the Hamilton
House. This iayOrie summer resort last made
hosts of friends, all of whom loud in their
praise Of Mrs. Colley's management. For pamphlets
and other information apply AT the Hamilton House
The pleasant summer resort known as
" Mouutedgcumbe, - located In Loud0n county, Va,
Is open for the reception of guests It's location and
surroundings near the blue Ridge mountains, are
most pleasant, and 10 those who don't want their
families TOO far away no more pleasant agreeable
spot than this can he found.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
The Burnt City-Fiendish Attempts at
Arson.

MILTON, Pa, May l5.-At 8 O'Clock intense
excitement WAS caused by two deliberate attempts to
reklnde the Are Some placed budnle Of rags satI-
rated with coal oil At the back door the Gresh House.
awOoden hotel and the only remaining In the town.
and when discovered II had already set FIRE TO the
house. An attempt was made 10 fire the old
Catawissa depot In the southern part Of the town.
As soon as these discoveries were made the people
were In a frenzy. reward Of 5000 was offered for
tie apprehension Of the ncendiaries,
CO.., stead, Of WilliamspOrt, with two companies
OF tho Twelfth Regiment, win arrive here Tonight