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OREGON CITY RNTERPRtSFi. FRIDAY, XOVKMUKK 1. 1012. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES OUR COUNTY TICKET For Representatives: F. U. U1I.L Successful school teacher of Clackamas Couuty; mem ber of last legislature as represents live of Wasco county; granger and farmer. Gt'S SCHNOERR An educated and Itiotnighly honest German; honored by (be German speaking people with the highest offices in their societies; a farmer and man whose handa are hard from incessant toil; economical by birth nnd training, and knowing the value of a dollar be will neither b mtterly nor extravagant witb the people's money; known and honored by rich and poor, the laborer, busi ness and professional classes. CHRIS SCHl'EHEL A self-made man; in the past an every day labor r, now an attorney of far more tban average ability; having In the past taken an active Intere-t In politic and legislative mea-ures he haa some measurea of importance to introduce In the legislature; a Clackamas county boy of German parentage, who has the Interests of the whole county at heart and who Is not afraid to fight In the last ditch for what he believes to be right He la endorsed by the Democrat. . , DAVID E. LOFGREN Joint repre sentative, an able and well qualified attorney; friend and representative of the Scandlnavtana; honored and liked by all who know him; a man whose legal training enable him to know the difference between good and bad lawe. Where. Mr. Voter, could yon find a more representative class of men. Every class of voters In Clackamaa County will be represented, the farm er laborer, business man. professional man; rich and poor; those of lowly and those of high itatlon all can feel that they are truly represented when the above four men take their seats In the coming legislature. K. B. TONGCE Candidate for re--i. iiiitrtrt attorney: acknow ledged by the legal profession as hav ing no superior as a prosecutor In the state: he puts hie while soul In hi! work: during his term be haa won ev ery criminal case In the Supreme Court; out of over 630 casea In the Circuit Court he haa only lost 17; be will not permit money of tax pay" to be squandered In useless, malicious or frivolous prosecutions. WM H. MATTOON Candidate for re-election for the office of County Commissioner. A farmer; a resident of the northern part of the county. With the other commissioner from the southern part of the county and the county judge from Oregon City and with Mr. Mattoon from the northern BECKER MUST DIE IN ELECTRIC CHI NEW YORK POLICE LIEUTENANT GUILTY OF MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE WIFE SWOONS ON HEARING VERDICT Prisoner Is Cool a Juror Pronounce HI Doom Courf Instruc tions Attacked Appeal Is Taken NEW YORK. Oct 25. Police Lien tenant Charles Eecker was found gull ty of murder in the first degree by the Jury which has been trying him for instigating the death of Herman Rosenthal, the gambler. The verdict was pronounced at at 12:02 o'clock this morning. The verdict read: "Murder In the first degree." Becker was remanded for sentence to the Tombs by Justice Goff until October 30. Mrs. Becker, sitting outside the door of the courtroom swooned when the verdict was announced. Becker was cool, but said the court' Inctruc tions were against him. The case will be appealed. BECKER PLANS TO FIGHT TO LAST NEW YORK POLICE LIEUTENANT PREPARES FOR MAKING APPEAL JUSTICE COFF'S CHARGE IS ASSAILED Prisoner Maintain Iron Nerve, and Attorney Say Verdict Will be Reversed by Higher Court NEW YORK, Oct 25. Police Lieu tenant Becker spent today In the Tomb planning his fight to annul the verdict of the jury that convicted htm lat night of the murder of the gambler, Herman Rosenthal. Becker ha lost none of the Iron nerve that bore nim through the trial and the ordeal of hearing himself con demned as guilty, if his appearance and every action today count for noth tag. He awoke refreshed from a aound sleep and after a hearty break last summoned his attorney, John F. After the conference Mr Mclntyre annoucned that Immediate JotlM of appeal would be filed. Without thl. appeal, Becker, who Is due to be sen Unced next Wednesday. If tt. moU procedure were followed, would take hi. seat in the tojVS. week in December. Th filing of the motion, however, will act a a itsT. and nine months may elapse before his fate is determined. T dont mind saying that ws OTP part the whole county will be equally represented in the county court. K. C. HACKETT Candidate for the office of sheriff; expert of city, county and state books; he haa now a thor ough knowledge of the office that he seeks and needs no deputy to show him w hat to do; he will save the coun- iv ix.vi.ov In IhA tim1Tki!mmit of bis office. It is conceded by all that there Is not a man In Clackntua county who Is better qiiaunca to act as Sheriff and Tax Collector. YV. U Ml'LVKY Candidate for re election as county clerk; a thorough Republican whose first term of office as county clerk haa been so success ful and thorough that the Democratic iv. nr hi. emloraed him for reeloctlou. Such a recommendation from the op posing rnnks shows fully his worth and makea unnecessary any further remarks here. T. J. GARY Candidate for re election ac County School Superin- I tendent has als-o been enuorsea ior j reeloctlon by the Democratic party, and how could they help it? He Is fully capable to fill and haa In the past filled the office with credit to himself and the county. There la no question about him being elected for he la one of the many thorough going Republicans who has made good. There is only one thing to be regret ted about Gary and his office and that Is that his present salary Is not com mensurate with the man and his duties. J. A. TUFTS Candidate for re election and the third candidate In the Republican ranks who haa receiv ed the endorsement of the Democratic party. He served his country with credit in the Civil War and hla county as county treasurer during the past term: he can well be trusted with all money that Clackamas County can gather together. JAS. F. NELSON Candidate for the office of County Assessor: fanner, a veteran of the Civil War: he seeks the one office In the county that Is most likely to make many enemies for the man who fills It. for tt Is his J.,f tn nli- IhA Talus 00 all prop erty that Is taxable and yet while hs has In the past filled this same office (and with credit too) his enemlea are few and his friends legion. He should receive the support of every Republican Toter. x nimMAV Candidate for the office of County Recorder; a clean cut business man and tanner: rar more alive than his name would Indicate; he Is In the prime of life; haa been a deputy In the office that he now seeks and knows all about the work; be will serve the people faithfully, economically and well; there Is no one better qualified than he for this office that holds the records that make or mar the titles of your homes. D. t. MELDRCM Candidate for re a reversal." Becker's attorney said. The appeal will be on the grounds that the verdict was against the weight of evidence; that the Justice's charge was ol a character to Injure the chances of the defendant; on the Justice's failure to rule that Sam Schepps was an accomplice In the murder and on the error of law In the refusal of the Justice to allow tes timony submitted by the defense." Either "Whltey" Lewis of Lefty Louie" will be the next of the seven men Indicted for the murder to be placed on trial District Attorney Whit man announced. November 7 U the date fixed. Meanwhile. Jack Rose, "Bridgie" Webber, Harry Vallon and Sam Schepps. the four Informer, will be kept in the West Side prison. WASHINGTON. Oct. 26. A propos ed rule of western railroads that po tatoes will not be taken for shipment between November 15 and April 15 unless the shippers line the cars and supply stoves, was suspended today by the interstate commerce commis sion. CROWN PRINCE RECOVERING ST.PETERSBCRG, Oct 26. The latest reports from Spala give assur ance of the recovery of Crown Prince Alexis. Apart from the meager de tails of the doctors' bulletins, not a single fact has been allowed to ap pear in the Ruslan newspapers re garding the lllnesg of the heir to the throne, and the whole nation is deeply incensed. CHESTER ELLIOTT IS LOST WILE HUNTING Chester Elliott and R. Harrison, who had a hunting trip In the Cow Creek canyon, Southern Oregon, have returned to Oregon City, and Mr. El liott has u;aln gone into the automo bile business in the Harding building formerly occupied by him, which is located on Fifth and Railroad Avenue. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Harrison had sev eral exciting experiences while hunt ing. Mr. Elliott was lost for two days, Mr. Harrison fearing for the former's life. A vain search was made by Harrison for his partner. Elliott fin ally returned to camp. He had trav eled many miles In the woods. He got his bearing when he heard a train whistle. He found the track, which he followed for ten miles. While away from Harrison Elliott killed a deer, but was unable to carry It It was found two days later after a thorough search of the wilderness. The two killed seven deer, much of the meat being brought to this city. WASHINGTON BEATS ,7100 ENGENE, Oct 26. By crossing Washington's goal in the first quarter and holding Coach Plnkbam's men at bay the remainder of tbe game, Washington State College won to day's football battle on Klnkuld FlelJ by a score of 7 to 0. Oregon fought desperately to score during the last three quarters and tbe Pullman goal line was menaced sever al times, but tbe punting of Kelnholx and the rallying powers of the North erners at critical moments saved the day. Oregon relied largely on tsraight football, and only once worked the forward pass successfully, while the visitor were more shifty and fre quently skirted the Oregon tackle and end. election for the office of County Sur veyor; the son of one of the oldest and best known surveyor iu Clacka maa County; he Inherits the ability of being accurate and thorough In all bis work; be U thoroughly competent and has no opposition. WM. J. WILSON Candidate to suc ceed himself aa coroner. In the past he has been fuithful lu tho perform- jauce of his duty. He merit your support aud we are sure mat ne win g't it. And now, Mr. Voter after having reviewed the whole ticket, what reaa ou have you for noT upportlng the full Republican ticket? The Demo crat have boasted that they are going to have a rod hot campaign. So are we. Enclosed you will II nd notice r i)..niihil. i U:illv In vcnir vicinity. Turn out and gve the mooting your I support If you are a Republican. If I you are a Democrat, or a Prohibition lint or Socialist come any way. You are welcome. We won t hurt you and I w e may do you some good. If you are not a Republican remem ber, we are not proselyting. If you !see lit to support our candldatea we thank you. If you stay by your own ! ticket, we think none the le.- of you ' it Hut you, Mr. Republican, what ex cuse have you to offer for not staylug by your colors? The Republican candidate are at least the ecjuul of any of their opponenla. The Democrat have boasted that they would virtual ly wipe the Republican party off the face of the map In Clackamaa .Coun ty. Their boast Is not based on merit Will you let them do It? Let us grant that the Democratic candidates are good fellowa. thl 1 no argument that should wla your support for them, for the men of your own party are their equal at every turn of the mad. With the Republican majority that ... ,.... in riai-knmu County we should have a full Republican admin , Istratlou. It I up to you. Read the I letters from our candldatea. Give j them your aupport and you will never ! regret It. I FRANK XAGGAR. Chairman County Central Committee. WM. HAMMOND, Secretary County Central Committee. E. B. TONGUE. The Prosecuting Attorney is the le gal advisor of all the county officers. The success of all legal matters of county and state business referred to him depends upon his good judgment Often thousands of dollars are at stake and the loss or gain to the coun ty rests upon bis advice or upon the conduct of the suit The office of District Attorney will cost the tax payers more then three times as much as any other office un less successfully conducted. Thous ands of dollars can be wasted on useless, frivolous or malicious prose cution. Mr. Tongue, the present District Attorney Is a candidate for re-election. Does his record merit a second term? He has won over 86 out of every hundred Circuit Court cases. He has won every criminal case tried in the Supreme Court Clackamas County has not lost a single cent through wrong advice. Clackamas County has not hired a single lawyer to help blm try a case. With two or three exceptions he has personally conducted every case In the Circuit Court of the four counties since he baa been in office- He does the work for the two judges while the district attorneys prior to him did the work for one. He has personally conducted all his official cases in the Supreme Court. The Oregon Journal, the Democrat ic paper in commenting on the Pender murder case used the following language, "With a brilliantly evolved mass of clrcumstanlal evidence the state rested The argument of Prosecuting Attorney Tongue was a master piece of phrasing and legal ingenlousness. For two hours he held his bearers tense and chilled with a statement and plea as stern and un compromising as was ever heard In a court of law." Concerning the same trial tbe Oregon Mist said: "One of the features of the great trial was the wonderful and brilliant argument made by District Attorney Tongue. Many people who beard It say it was the greatest speech ever made In the Columbia County Court" A democratic paper speaking of the celebrated Blakesly case said: 'The talk of Mr. Tongue was probably the best one that has been beard here for years. That he Is an able prosecutor there Is no doubt" Another dally newspaper recently referred to him as "one of tbe best prosecutors In the West" Turkey Fights Deioerateiy. LONDON, Oct. 29. The long awaited battle which wll decide tho fate of Turkey isjelng fought. Tbe army under Nazlm Pasha, Minister of War. and commander tn-cbief In engaged and according to dispatches, the operations are favorable to tne Ottomans. $ To whom it may concern: An article appeared In the Oregon City Courier of date October 25, 1912, marked "Paid Advertise- ment" and purporting to be signed by me. I did not author- ize tbe publication of said article and did not pay for said publics' tlon. I make this statement In justice to myself and my friends. P. 8. NOTER. Candidate for Representative. II i . t' - r. 1 ' x "" v f :''' ' . 7 Q. 8CHNOERR. If I am elected, I will, during my terra of office, bo opposed to the crea tion of new Hoards aud Commissions and favor tbe repeal of ninny of tneni. I am i.pposed to single tax. I fa vor good roads Into all parts of Clnokamaa County; favor the repeal of fish and game commissioners; work for the repeal of the I-aw creating County School Supervisors; am opposed to large appropriations for the benefit of a few officer; want a dollar' worth of service to the state to" every dollar expended; a square deal to everyone and strict economy in every depart ment of state- Favor statement Number One and Direct Primary l-aw. I further state to the people of Ore gon as well as to the people of my legislative district, that during my term of office, I will always vote for that candidate for Vnited States Sen ator In Congress who baa received tbe highest number of the people's votes for that position at the general elec tion next preceding the election of the senator In congress, without re gard to my Individual preference. Relieving that we are more often harmed by the passage of bad laws than the neglect to pass good ones, I sHall use my best endeavors to pre vent pernicious legislation. I shall favor strict laws for the ap prehension and punishment of those engaged In the White Slave Trade and shall favor the promotion of the Social Hygiene Society. I shall favor strict laws for tbe ex termination of quack doctors who prey upon our young men. I (hall do my best to secure the passage of an eight hour law for the laborers In the paper mills of Ore gon, if majority of the laborers in the mills at Oregon City desire it I shall favor Just and equal taxation on all property of the state whether owned by corporations or individuals. Yours truly, O. SCHNOERR. WM. J. WILSON. To the voters of Clackamas County: I am now acting as Coroner of Clackamas County by virtue of an ap pointment made by tbe County Court on July 6. 1911. Since that time I have endeavored to fill the office with credit to the County. If the voters of this county see fit to entrust this office to me and thus express tbelr ap proval of my past record, I shall at all times endeavor to do my duty and will always be on tbe Job. Yours truly, WM. J. WILSON WIL LIAM H- MATTOON. William H. Mattoon, candidate on the Republican ticket for commission er, formerly from Viola and now from Estacada- Cbocen In the primaries to succeed himself. Mr. Mattoon has many qualifications for the office to which be has been nominated and one of these Is the success he has made of bis own private Interests. He fa vor good road, and an economical administration of tbe affairs of the county. The people's interests will be as carefully guarded by Mr. Mat. toon during tbe coming four rears as they bave been In the past should he be returned to the office. Election Not Contested. MILWAUKIE, Or., Oct 2. For the first time since Mllwsukle was In- . . .1 M1 corpora tea seven years wno wit. ( be no contest over the election ot officers. Bot one ticket, that nominat ed at the citizen's meeting Monday, October 14, Is in the field. .-'"-.v-'Si : v.V.V7"--. .i. !, i i i .....Wr- C 8CHUEBEL. To tbe voters of Clacks urns County: As a randUlute for the Legislature I respectfully ank your support In this campulgn for the following rea son: Int I favor an amendment to the Fire I-sw providing that each Road Supvrvlsor vhull be ex-officlo a fir warden within his district with full power to Issue permit at any time to burn slashings. Then the farmer ran cteur hla Innd when the slashings wilt burn. ind. I favor repealing the School Supvrvlnor Uiw, thus saving the lax payer of Clackamas County $1,000 a year In unnecessary salaries. Srd. I havo prepared and will en- deuvor to pas a law that will compel the l H'y U & P. Co. WATER TRl'ST to pay a license on 250.000 water II. I. claimed by tbem In Clnck nmaa County, the same aa any other nvrson appropriating water after May 2, 1909. 4th. I have prepared and will en deavor to pasa a law that will compel tbe P. R'y U ft P. Co. WATER TRl'ST and all other persons who have appropriated or claim water power In Clackamas County, to pay taxes on the water power appropri ated aa the farmer and other persona are compelled to pay taxes on their property whether they use It or not. 6th. Ilecause I propose a law lim iting the hours of labor In any one day. In MILLS AND FACTORIES ONLY, not to exceed ten hours or more than 60 hour a week except In rases of emergency whore lllo or property is In danger. Thlrtyslx states and territories now have simi lar laws to protect these classe of wage workers. The men In the paper mills at uregon my are generau compelled to work 7 days a week. 11 hours on the day shift snd 13 hours on the night shift. I believe that worklncmen should be protected by law from the greed of Orgnnlied Cap ital. The corporations are oppesed to me because I am In favor and have pre pared and am submitting to tbe public through tbe columns of the newspaper tho various bills above mentioned. They will endeavor through various means to prejudice the minds of tbe voters on side Issues. If possible, and some of their strikers are now out trying to trade votes by getting men to pledge themselves to vote against m I believe that a member of the Leg islature should represent the Interests of tbe people as against special Inter ests and If elected to the legislature I shall do all In my power to have the laws passed that I bave mentioned and shall aaslst in cutting off useless commissions and unnecessary approp riations, and will serve the people honestly and faithfully to the best of my ability. Yours respectfully, C. SCHUEREL. T. J. GARY. To the voters of ClaCkamas County: . In aHklng for your support at the November election, I wish to say that the progress of tbe schools of tbl county during tbe last four years shows that someone has been active. While I do not claim credit for all that has been done, I do know that In many instance I was the direct cause of the1 progress that was made. Four years ago there were many scboolhouses and grounds In tbe county that were a discredit and In some instances a disgrace to tbe com munity. Now almost every district bas a reasonably good building and many have Improvements that would be a credit to any community. Believing that the teacher Is the most important factor In any school, I have labored to rid the County of teachers who would not or could not a. annA wnrlr In tTila I hftVA known neither friend nor foe. As a conse quence, I bave made some enemies. (Tbe public official who does not Is usualy a weakling) but I have the satisfaction of knowing that the teaching force of the County Is far superior to what It was when I begun as Superintendent Every official act of mine has been for what I consider ed, the best interest of the girl and boys. I taught for several years In the one room country school and after ward In the graded schools of the Conty seven years at Milwaukle, five at West Oregon City, and three at Willamette. Thl experience, togeth er with my work a Superintendent of the schools of the County ihould qual ify me for good wort RealUIng that the greatest problem that we have Is the rural schools, I visited all of them with the exception of two, (they were not In session at the time), and studied tneir conaiuon I hare since visited most of them many times. I hope to continue to - sj mmm is nip Mil . ... y i i i make these schools what they should be. Tim fact that I received the nomin al Inn In the recent I'rliunrv Kindlon from both the Republican and linn erntlu parties shows, I think, thut I have been Superintendent for the whole people. I pnrpon being Super liiiKtiilent of tin School for all the people, If elected In November, Thanking you for past favors, I am Cordlnllv. T. J. GARY. W .L. MULVCY. Candidate for re-election to the office of County Clerk. Dear Sir: If my record for the past two year as County Clerk meets with your ap proval, I renpeiTiiuii7 jum ...... ....I ..rti t.tw ..l.u.f Iftn Ifl t li I a I'tiri nmi ,..-......- - oltlce on November 6th. If re-elected I will. In the future a In the past, to tho best of my ability, give to the people of Cla kania Couutr k clean, t.oncst administration, and will con duct the business ol tne omre economically as possible conslxtout with good sccurate work. W. L. MULVEY. r . n V E. C. HACKETT. To my fellow citizens: I was born and reared In your midst and feel, that with my varied exper ience In office matters, that I am fully equipped to give the people ot Clack amas County the best service pos ible. During the year 1910. It cost the people of Clackamas County $4376.06 to run the Sheriff's office; during the year 1911 It cost IS314.08. with mr practical experience along these lines I am sure I can Improve on the above showing and save me people money. If you desire my ser vices, they are at your command, and you know how to get them. Your obedient servaut, E. C. HACKETT. E. P. DEDMAN. To the voters and citizens of Clacka mas County: As the nominee of the Republican party for the office of Recorder of Conveyances of Clackamas County I wish to state that I have been a resi dent of this county for over thirty years. I am and bave been for many years a farmer by occupation and a tax payer. I have had previous ex perience In the Recorder's office and know bow the work should be carried on. I am deeply Interested In tbe welfare of this county and believe I will be able to conduct the office of County Recorder In such a manner as will be ot benefit to all the people. If you see fit to trust me with this office I will at all times be found at tending strictly to my duty as re- enrde and will alwava conduct the office In a strictly business-like man ner. Yours truly, E. V. DEDMAN. POLK'S' OREGON and WASHINGTON f Business Directory A IX net err ef tut City, Tews and Villas, flrln dMcrlptlva Ik ten of aach plae. loeailoa, aopniatloa, ula raph. ahlpslaa- sa4 kaaklaf pointl aJM ClaartSaS VtneUrf, eowpHa ky koaloaat sad arefaMlaa, A . L. rout a) CO, ttATTIM u -. i , if i till mi. I it .it .; I . it" J V.-.V,' 7 I H i'i il n JAMES r. NELSON Mulluo, dr., Septomber 20th, 11)12. To tue Legal Voters ot L'lackamua County: Ueutltmtou: Ou the llltU day of April, 11)12, our primary vlectlou was held lu accord ante with the provlslous of the pri mary nomination lw now lu force In this statu, and ul said primary nom inating vlectlou the undersigned was nominated for tho importuiil office of County Asesor lor Clackamas County, Oregon. The office of County Asosor Is one of the most I in port nt office lu the County for the reason thul tbe entire revenue for County and Stale govern ment Is raised by direct taiatlou upon (be property of the tax payer, aud It Is neceshary that the assessment bo made with due regard to tbe value of the properly assessed, aud lu doing so no luvorltUui should be shown. 1 served lu tho capacity of County As essor for Clackamas County prior to Ibis time aud am famlllur with Ibo dutiea pertaining to the office aud the value of property In the several part of tbe County. Owlug to the rugged conditions of Clackamas County, It I noevssary to bv fuinlllar with the nature of the soil and the value of the property lu order to make a fair and ecjuHnble aseiiint, and bvlug fa mlllur with those requirements 1 feel that I have a reasonublo claim to tho election, and fur a further reason that I was fairly nominated by members of my own party. lu order to show that I was fulr to the flintier of Clackamaa Couuty dur ing tbe time that I formerly served as County A-eor, I cull your at tention to the following aueasmeuts: Tho Oregon, California Railroad Compuny was assessed prevloutly to my term of office at JJ.'K.OOO.OO, aud the assessment was raised by lue dur ing my term of office to f:,700.00U.OO. The O. W. I'. Railway Compuny. now known as the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company, was as sessed at $1 400 00 per mile when I assumed suld office, and the assess ment on said property waa ralneu by me to I20.OUO.00 per mile, and assess ments on other corporation were raised In proportion. I mention these matter for the pur pose of calling your attention to tbe fart that I was fair and reasonable and will pursue the same course should I be elected to the position for which I am now nominated. I waa always ready and willing to assist anyone on any matter pertain ing to their assessment or description of their land, and If elected I will ex err I no my best endeavora to render honest and faithful service to the peo ple of Clackamas County. Trusting that I will receive your support In the coming general elec tion, I am, Your very truly, JAMES F. NELHON. J. A- TUFTS Mr. Tuft will diceed himself at treasurer of Clurkama County. He will In the future, as be has done In the past, be on the Job all the time, He has and will work for the Intorests of the tax payers. He will give fulr and courteous treatment to all. 0. T. MELDRUM. D- T. Meldnim, the Republican nominee for County Surveyor, Is particularly well qualified to occupy that position. He bas been faithful during hla first term and merit re-election. He come from a family of surveyors, being a son of Judge John W. Meldnim, one of the pioneer surveyors ot Clackamas County. The Republican candidate Is competent man, a graduate ot Cornell University and should receive the vote ot every Republican. , A 1 . -... i a '-" ' ,i ' ". ' ' . I v ( I 1 -'