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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
8
London anxiously welcomes Baden-Powell as Mafeking is relieved and the hero receives rare honors amid joyous demonstrations. The city is filled with flags and crowds. theatres echo with celebratory songs as the word spreads from Cape Town of Irish American Brigade losses at Kroondal and Boer shifts.
A mixed clipping covers reactions to a Seattle newspaper’s critique of local baseball, a Georgia-born judge’s populist label, and a defense of populism. It also notes the death of Diep.-Geo. Redford in Zion Oregon, a tonsillitis case, a store clerking change, a ME Sunday school picnic, and reports from Oakland and Heppner Oregon on cattle sales, milk shipments, and dog poisoner rumors including rewards.
The Register reports Deputy Sheriff Pagor vanished as part of a wider betrayal of public trust. Sheriff Withers bore loss around 2600 dollars, forced to toil two years for the people of Lane County despite no fault of his own. Day, Eugene marshal, previously trusted, fled with large sums, prompting Withers to repay the county by borrowing from the First National Bank and returning the funds, while remaining modestly employed to save his farm near Thurston. The episode stains the Register outfit with disgrace.
Mrs Edith McLellan Bushnel of San Francisco, a leading artist and instructor in oils, water colors, and pastels, will host an exhibit at the Rankin annex on Seventh street. Her work includes pastel portraits and notable paintings such as The Russian Wedding East and Sherman Inspecting Batteries, with past honors noted by the Oakland Times.
The Browneville Times reports the Blue River mines are booming with hundreds of prospectors expanding the district. As election results settle and weather improves, the area is expected to grow into a veritable young Klondike.
Yesterday Sheriff Withers closed the grocery store of MJ Hasley WB Hawley and W M Cummings at Cottage Grove under attachment papers in the case of Mrs McKenzie against the named parties.
The AyD Burton farm comprising 160 acres near Springfield sold today to Peter A Olean from the East for 5500. The sale was described as an excellent bargain.
Governor Smith denounces the lieutenant governor for appointing Wm A Clark to the US Senate and vows to have Major Martin McGinnis confirmed instead. The move, a bitter confrontation over a presidential precedent, signals a heated political battle in Helena.
Real estate mortgage figures noted including 1500 60 10000. Transfers show M L Butler to Mra J A LaBare 1050. Geo F Young and wife to James M Keevey 40 acres valued at 200. Bridget Kennedy widow to E J Crow Frasier Hyland addition 600. JH Baker to AU Woodock land valued 375. Circuit Court actions seek judgments and attachments. marriage licenses issued for Skeela-Smitson and Dikes-Flowers. stock brand filed by C C Lyon and R Y Raplings. probate copy of last will filed.
A Memphis girl, fond of her sister's visiting toddler, tries to curl the child's hair for a photograph. The boy resists, refusing bribes and prodding with a sly offer, saying he won’t yield for a dollar but will pay a dollar for her to leave his hair alone.
The London Answers notes that an army loses more strength from its wounded than from killed. Wounded outnumber the dead by four or five to one, and wounded soldiers demand many noncombatants. Many wounded later return to duty, but over half end up not fighting again.
The Philadelphia Record notes a quarrel over poetry between editor and the poet. The editor dismisses a poem titled The Bong of the Lark while the poet defends his work and contrasts it with a simpler lay about a hen.
Among birds the ewan lives to be the oldest. In extreme cases it reaches 300 years. The falcon has been known to live over 162 years.
A discussion notes average marriage lengths by country with figures for England 28 years France and Germany 26 years Norway 24 years and Russia. The fragment highlights international differences in matrimonial duration.
A Cottage Grove political meeting drew large crowds as Lawrence Harris opened for the Republicans praising the gold standard and criticizing Democrats over prices, taxes, and commissions. Skipworth and Geer spoke on state policy, with emphasis on banking, money, and initiative reforms, while the audience showed strong reactions and the party blamed Lawrence Harris as a fall guy.
Voters in Lane County question sheriff work claims comparing A J Johnson and Wm W Withers. A local Republican cites Withers’ alleged greater output, citing 1806 and 1898 tax rolls. The piece analyzes costs to taxpayers and savings claimed under Withers versus Johnson, noting two tax sales and advertising expenses.
The note states a net saving to tax PAYEFS of 1438.44 dollars on one roll. This saving, added to a prior amount, brings the total to nearly 2500 dollars.
Daily Register notes May 19 coverage of Robt. Smith debating Kk. M. Veatch’s record at Cottage Grove where Smith spoke solo. Campaign stops included Creswell Fall Creek Pleasant Hill with limited appearances and critiques of Meglater’s claims.
Geof Dyson, owner of the Lucky Boy mine, visits the Blue River district for a day or two. He reports strong mining progress with output surpassing expectations, a richly honeycombed quartz vein, and home specimens hinting at abundant gold. Prospectors swarm the camp, reviving its lively, booming past.
A garden tip advises placing planks or old boards to lure slugs away, offering an easy method to dispose of the pests by sheltering them under the boards.
Despite contrary statements the ferry at the McKenzie crossing near Hendricks has been scrapped regularly with no delay caused by logging activity.
The Junction City Bulletin reports Lane county residents oppose replacing WW Withers as sheriff and favor giving him another term due to his proven service to the community.
The county transferred ownership of all tax sale certificates held on Jotaim Frazier and Hyland's addition to FE J Crowoe for 122.9 dollars. The county notes the property cost them much and is glad to dispose of it.
Dr Edger P Hill pastor of First Presbyterian Portland has accepted an invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon before the University of Oregon next month. He is regarded as a scholarly Northwest orator and his Eugene appearance under favorable circumstances will be warmly welcomed.
Gen J and Weaver will address Lane County twice on Friday in June. An afternoon grand picnic is planned at Elmira followed by an evening speech at the Eugene courthouse at 8 pm. The public especially ladies are invited to attend.
Senator Bernard Daly arrived in Eugene and spent the day renewing acquaintances after a western county trip. He left at 205 for Jackson county and plans a one day visit next week, avoiding speeches to emphasize a quiet personal campaign. Daly stands six feet ten inches, with broad shoulders, raven hair, and a frank open face, giving the impression of a big, capable, brainy leader.
Colonel G O Yoran received his commission as Colonel of the new Fourth Regiment Oregon National Guard from the Adjutant General yesterday. He will report for duty and begin organizing the regiment including regimental staff and band. No staff selections announced yet. The unit will be in good working order before the annual encampment.
The Eugene Register notes Republican votes as bets on continued good times while the Albany Democrat blasts the same era. It cites wheat at 42 cents and hops at 5, wool 12 to 16, with mortgage cancellations. Locally prices run wheat 38, hops 4, wool 12 to 15.
The Eugene Camp 115 Wood men of the World elected officers led by P E Snodgrass as CC and Geo K Munroe as Adv, with D Yoran as Escort and J 8 Taylor as Watchman. Thomas Munroe became a member of the board of MGIA for 14 months. Delegates to the Medford district convention on June 2 include M A Barker, W M Green, C 8 Huot, 8 Farrow, W F Gilstrap, L O Beckwith, W C Yoran, M Kissinger, and alternates G K Macrae, J W Kays, D E Yoran, R K McMurphey, M O Wilkins, F L Campbell, P FE Snodgrass, R 4 Huston.
The Albany Herald notes Linn County’s tax levy rose from 18 mills last year to 144 mills this year, criticizing it as excessive for political effect. Lane County taxpayers, paying around 25 mills, would view 15 mills as liberal, but Lane County is not governed by Republicans.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions May electors and a timetables issue with a notary, justice, and fault questions. It references arriving later, filing and inter Lith, and unclear names like Dr member. The text is garbled with missing context and dates.
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