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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 8, 1909)
The Oregon Mist EntircdTt the Postoffice at St. Helen, Oregon, as awonJ-clas mail matter. 1L 1 g. , - -- - " "r: - Subscription Rat,. One year fix months , Advertising rates made known on appli atton. Lejtut notices 25 cent per line. Issued Evkkv Friday Bv E. H. FLAGO, Editor and Proprietor. County Official Paper CiRCcrf Court Ofi-ickrs: . V. Campbell. District Judtfe E. B. Tongue District Attorney Cocnty OrriciRS James lart, Jmlse W. A. Harria. Clerk Helena Martin White, Sheriff. Helens V. K. Tichenor. Comiu'r.Cltkame H. West, Con'miioner Soappoose K. K. Quick, Treasurer St. Helen U. W, isrK, Assesoor ru. J H fliiw.S(hilSuit Ctatsksme C. T. Preeeott, Surveyor St. Helens Fmnk Sherwood. Coroner Rainier THE OLD WAY. They have just had an old fashioned convention over at Olvmpia to nominate a Congress man. We are told that the direct primary docs not produce har mony in the party and that ob scure men cause themselves to he nomnated-and a lot more such stuff. Now here was a real good caucus dominated conven- tinn and ihe man wno started with four votes on the first lot was made the nominee of the Republican party on the 56th bal lot Of course he was nominated on his merits. We have no doubt the good points of the candidate were carefully discussed and gradually the delegates became convinced that McCredie pos sessed the best qualifications for the position. We note that one of the delegates, in presenting his candidate, stated that he could not vouch for him "as a knight of the diamond or the round table." Some might think this was intended as a stur on the Judge, but we are confident it w as merely a calm and deliber ate presentation of the other gentleman's qualifications. And so it ran through 56" ballots until the people s choice was announ ced in the nomination of Judge McCreedie, whom the Tacoma Republicans are now denouncing as the "Gentleman from Port land." This is the brand of har mony the good old convention system quite frequently produc ed. It nominated Cornelius asrainst Pennoyer. and Furnish atrainst Chamberlain, and we all Irnar rtnur enthusiastically the rv.i; cUnA n thdrl ' support. - " THE COST OF A SPECIAL ELECTION. Many persons were deterred ! from signing the petititions for a pworkers should again resume con specjal election in November byj!- As to the product of the . that the cost T Id KlS run into the thousands of dollars. ;lhe oW system Compare, for The Mist has made some inquiry ; instance, Hermann with Hawley, in regard to this and is informed Chamberlain or Bourne with the cost will be less than $800. Mitchell or the present state offi rrt0,jm twv cers with the general run of their Thereare, we belike, twen ty-, predecessorSifcand really we are two saloons m Columbia County. , unaMe t0 see that the pub!ic Kr. and we think it is safe to say ; vice has been the loser by the their daily revenue will amount ! new system. Better let it stand to as much as the cost of holding , as it is until the necessary amend- thi. m.;1 l.r,r XTnr in V.lrl ! m"ntS are made ln a leal man' the election next month would give them a year longer to run, and they would take in for "the sale of alcoholic beverages, some thing like $250,000. But we will cut that in two, for the sake of the argument, and say they will take in $125,000 per year, on an average of $20 per day for the saloons of Columbia County. They pay in license money, about $11, OW annually, a considerable portion of which is paid out for the extra police help made neces sary by their presence. The bal ance, of over $115,000, is paid for something which, to say the best that can be said of it, does an infinitely small amount of good and incalculable harm. The Mist believes the saloons of Col umbia County are conducted as nearly in conformity with law as those of any other county in (he State, yet, it must he admitted this is a terrible waste of money, even if no greater evil follows, and, if it can be stopped by the expenditure of $800, on a special election, the money is well invested. This is a very sordid manner in which to view the question but it is one that appeals to a great many. If the saloon is a good thing to have in the community it should be conducted upon the same basis as other business. It should not be heavily taxed or have unusual restrictions placed upon it. But all are agreed that it should be lab eled "extrahazardous" and sur rounded by every possible re straint Being needless, useless, dang erous and expensive, why should it not be voted out of existance? COOK AND PEARY. If the matters at issue between Dr. Cook and Commander Peary were to tie settled by a ftaval board no doubt the Commander would be the victor; but, unfor tunately for Peary, the scientists and the general public would not accept such a decision. They are not partisans of either men, but Peary's arrogance has disposed them to look with favor onjhe claims of Cook, and the latter's gentlemanly demeanor and refu sal to be drawn into an undigni fied wrangle has made him many friends. It is the general belief that both Cook and Peary reached the Pole, and, if that is true, the honor of discovering it rests With Dr. Cook. This is, of course, a grievous disappointment to Peary and, when its full force is under stood, will somewhat mitigate the unfavorable comment on his conduct toward his rival. This bal-jwashis lifework and his ambi tion was not only to reach the pole but to be acclaimed as its discoverer. After enduring the greatest hardships he reached the point where there is neither latitude nor longitude and be lieved his great ambition had been accomplished. His -disap pointment must have been in tense and the theory that it af fected his brain and is thereby responsible for his subsequent actions will be accepted by many as the only sufficient excuse, GOV. HUGHES' IDEA If the direct primary is to be amended (as it should be) let it be amended by law. and not by a convention called for the purpose of discrediting it. The present system, with all its faults, is bet ter than the one it superseded. Nothing could exceed the scath ing criticism of the Oregonian upon the old convention system, and it will not now advocate a return to the old methods. But it advocates the "assembly" or advisory convention, and claims this is favored by Gov. Hughes of New York. It seems to over look the fact that the assembly ? proposed by Gov. Hughes is one I constituted and eoverned by law and not an irregular and unlegal gathering of men whose object is to override or evade an existing !aw jhe pte understand this full v. Thev are willine the nri- i marv law should be amended so as to keep voters of one party from attempting to control the nrimariM of another riartv. but thev are not willing the wire- i ner. Steamer Iralda C. I. Hooghkiri. Matter, RAILROAD TIME. Leare Kalnlirr dally (seept Hunilayl'or Port. lnuil, at 6 A. SI., .li porting from HI. Helen! alS oclwk. ItHumiiiK, lm I'ortlsud at !: V II., arriving at HI. Helena at :. Passengers and Fast FreijM. FOR PORTLAND DAILY PORTLAND LANDING. ALDER ST When yon want a quick cur without any loss of time, and one that is followed by no bad reaulu, uae Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy It never fails and Is pleasant to take. It ia equally valuable for children. It is famous far its cure over a large part ol ffca clTllbed world. Siarrhoea Are You GOING TO BUILD Investigate the flerlts of CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCKS The Best, Most Artistic and Durable Material for Business Blocks, Houses, Chimneys, Foundations, Ornamen t a 1 Fencing, Etc. Thou t our expense, or write, and we will call and furnish wllniatea, SAN DEL & FULLER MANUFACTURERS Rainier Oregon NOTICE. Ofthe Mwtim of the C unlj Brd ol KqimliJAtron. notic it nereoy given that on th. tliiiA Monday in October, Ortobtr 18th. 1U09. the board of canali sation will attend, at the court house in Columbia county, Oregon, and publicly examine the n,aissmeut roll, una cor rect all emir in valuation, deecrip'lon or qualities of lands, Iota or other oro perty aMeaafHl by tl e Mcior: and It half be the duty of rxrson interested to appear at the time and place appoint- TJ. W. Clark. Assessor ol Columbia county. Oregon. Dated this J'tli day ot September, SUMMONS. In the Circuit Court, ol Hit State ol Oregon- tor lolumia (jmimr. In the matter ol the apptlra.ttnB ot J, B On.t fnt, to ha rntlwrpl the litis loan on divlili on lourin Inlamt In lb annlh- went quarter ot uH-tlu In townahtp 6 north, nitre 1 veal ol the Wlllauelle Meridian, Applicant. Carl lilekllo, Ulo Nlek'ltn an.) Mra. K. V Nlrklin. DrlemlanU. To th above named delenuanu and all whom It may concern: In the nameol Ibe Stair ol Oregon, TAKE Nivi U'K. That nn the Uth dar ol Hepti-mber. 1W an applli-atitm area nil ny me kki J n. (Mdfrey, In the elreuit court, ol the Matrot Otefon. lor i'oluintU Couiilv. Iw Initial mt ttrnilin nl ihe ilile "I th land ibwrt dnriltieil. Now yo are hrrehr n.iiird la apiwar and aner ald apli-atln or niherwla ihow eaute why taM arrHeattnn shall n4 be iranted on or hehin l ha IHih dar ol Oriober. IMS, and xm are hereby noclfl,M that unteaa you doao aid application will lie tasen aa ronrpaasn. ano applicant mil applrjor. and a decree will be takes ami entered aceordlnit to tbo prarer ol the anpllrat'on. and yott will be (orevcr barred (mm tilAOiuiua the same. W until my hand and the el ol said eon rt ini uin nay 01 aepicruwr, i-w (iraiof W.a.HARRI. Cireuit Court. t-'lerk. J. B. tiODrKKV, Applloam's Attorney. SUMMONS. In ihe Circuit Court ol the stale ot Oreon, to.' Columbia (emiiy. In lh mailer n I Ihe a Pill I rl on or HP bra bam and It. H. Mrhola to have reeislered (he title tii the ct hall o the norihareat quarter ol section II. loirn.liip mph. rauee 1 veal ol the Wlllametie nieridtan, appllt-aiita. V. Hubert tialdnn, tt alirr Davldnon. Alesander li.vul.,111 lU nrv M. olal. ! lUd l,rlsrll Colnmhla Tlmb'r Co., and all others whom It mar cunoeru. dr fcn-lants. To the above named defendants au.l all whom it may concern: In the name ol th Wats ol firceon. Take Knit,' Thai.,n!iha 3ni dar ol Merdember. l'Wi. an anolKailon v u Ulo) by Ihe said R. P. tiraham and II. B. Nicholas In the circuit court ol Ihe Mate ol lor i.oinmuia i otintv. (or Initial reeUtrailon ol the tilw ol the land above denrlibed. J Now you are hereby tKiulrcd to appear and answer said application or otherwt show nuw whv inch application shall not tie frsnt. ed. nn or belore the lltn ila ol October, I 'AW and yon are hereby notified that unlena you do mudd application will be taken aa eoufesscd and applicants will apply lor. and decree will t taken and entered according to the prayer ol the sopHr-atlon. and yon will be lor ever turret Irnm dUoutllie the name. Wltneis my band and it cal ol ald court this 3rd 4a ol September, IWi. local Circuit Court) w a. Harris cierk. T. i. CI.KKToN. Altomey lor AppilcauU. ASS0C51EMEST Having purcliftKed the interest of James Dart, of iMrt A Muckle, we wish to an nounce to our friends and patron that the business will be continued udder the name of Jas. Muckle & Son. We solicit the patronage of the pahWc, assuring them of courteous treatment and lowest price, quahtv considered. Respectfully JAS. MUCKLE k HON, DILLARD & DAY Attorneys-at-Law Practice. In any Court, State or Federal. Next door to court house 8T. HICf.KN8.ORE. Ir.h.r. cur, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON ST HELENS ORKOON K. MILLED ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Ht. Helens, Oregon rB.IDWl!ROaH, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON ST. HCLKMS i t ORKOrr DR. R. L. Jeffcott DENTIST Office with lr. Cliff. ST. HF.LKN8 FOR PORTLAND DAILY STEAMER leaves Kt. Helena 0:00 A. Arrive! at Portland 10:30 A. Leave Portland at 2:30 P. Arrives fit. Helens at 6:30 P. M. M. M. M. Low Rates East $72.50 to Chicago & Return From all A. & C. R. stations Portland to Astoria, Inc. VIA The Astoria & Colombia River R. R. AND The Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. Connecting at Spokane with N. P. and G. N. Railways SALE DATE OCTOBER 4th, 1909 Final Return Limit September 3Jth. 1D09 av St. Helens and Houlton Cleaning Company Ladies' aud Gents Clothes Cleaned and Pressed. Plumes Curled and Cleaned. . Leave work with Fred Watkins, St. Helens or at the Houlton Barber Shop. : t. neiensana nouiion ? Try the New Confectionery and Pool Rt otn BENNETT BROS. PROPRIETORS Candy, Tobacco, Cigars, and Soft Drinks l FIRST CLASS BARBER DR. MONTGOMERY'S Real Estate and COMMISSION HOUSE Real Estate, Mills and Tim ber Lands. Lumber and Building Material. WOOD LATH And Other supplies. Organs Pianos, Etc. FOR THE FALL AND WINTER " MMbia park BARGAINS You Cannot Buy a Lot in Columbia Park for the Price Paid by Purchaser trom Us. OUR PRICE IS STILL THE SAME! People are buying for homes and many nice residences are being erected. Visit the Park, select your lot and call on us for terms. No one can afford to pay rent. Columbia County Bank s SHOP In Connection J HUMMONS. In lh Clrcull Court, of ih Mist of Oregon, lor Uilurnbla Cuautf. l.ulii K. Brram, I'latnttir. . William H-raril, lfntlatil. T William lirvanl, lielerMlant. Iniheiistna aif h Hiata ul or. .,n, )n art horcli)! rr-iMlrf.l tn aiwar an-l anawnr lb rum plalltt (Itisil airaltllt fu In III abvr n(ll.l (Kiiirt ami auit, nn or lwfira Ihn mu li ..I Oclolicr, l!H), ih. taat ilay pfwrllKMl In lln nriW lr Hit. inlilli-ailun nl tliU anmrsoiu, ami 11 ym tall mi liiai'ixtar ami anavivr, tlio hl.iiii ((t will aiiply lo tlia alK vnUlM niurt fm Hi" rslli'l iiroywl Inr In lh nlwrt trotUI1 mill Iri wlt: Kor li rtts (mm tliia roun Inrevor rllnaolrliif ilia iHiiiHa nl rnalrlmnnv now riw ln ly-twiwn llil. nlalntill ami una ilrli-rnlanl. ami lor Jii'lKinml lur her oiku ami illalmra mciits In lliiii mill, ami luriii li l.irclii-r ri llil sr Ilia court majr ileum Imt ami ciuUnhla. This iiuimori l jmiIiIIhIikI puraunni to an i.r.lc'r m ole on IJia 7(h O.y ol hiliniwr, liw, ly tli Hon. J. IJ. Cami'Itoll, JikIkh ul the almt'ci'iultle'lifoiirt, li wbluli onlrtr li la ill rwtailih'it tlilaamnmuns m 'inhMtiti In His onwou Mlnl oma a wo.k lor U ijhtKiillv wacka. and tlia lal nl lh Hml imljllcailon l Ihe I7ih flay l "oo miir. imm. A, , MKNIiliNllAI.I. T. . IIKWITT. , AUirin-yii for I'lalnilff. Vin piihlloatinn Hcpuimlwr 17th. luo, Unl pulliuou UuUihar lli, iKHi. I E. C. STANWOOD IT A complete stock of General Merchandise Courteous treatment and a square deal for all. I.OTTVIU.B ST. HELENS fll LLINERY A Complete Line Trimming m MRS. E Montgomery Bldg. I St. Helens Steam Laundry Good Work Cleaning aud Pressing All Work Delivered PATRONIZE ST. HI-LENS, p. Oregon Calls "MORE PEOPLE" I'ssi tlia srofj la your rlailvtt nl (rin to ooW. Low Colonist Rates To Olefin will traitll Iroiulli IUt September 15 to Oct. 15 VIA THE Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. - -AND- SOUTHERN PACIFIC (LINKS From Chicajro - $33.00 " St. Louin - 32.00 " Omaha - 2T.(X) " St. Paul 25.00 " Kansas City 2fi.00 FARES CAN nopoalt the niiumnt i,t tlm fare gciir, aumickci will l dvlivartitl In tli Koat wliuoui rlr Send aa the naina and addreM Vrexoii literature. WM. MCMURRAY General PaaBengcr Agent PORTLAND, ORE. llFSDSs 8 of Up-To-Date Goods a Specialty. I. NIXON St. Helens, Ore. W isajs Prompt Service RetaonaUe Rates HOME INDUSTRY ORE. IN OIIKOON) BE PREPAID wild Ihn iicarnsl O. R. A N.,or of anyone Inlflreated In ll l'1