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OREGON CITY COURIER
OREGON CITY HERALD
CONSOLIDATED.
' A. CHENEY Publisher
If .
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
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The date ODDoslte vonr address on the
paper donolea t be time to which you hate paid .
PATRONIZE HOME IJNDD8TBT.
OREGON OITYj I iN. 13, 1899.
TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.
If you are two years in arrears for
subscription to the Couribb-Hbrald
your attention is hereby called to the
notice sent you on December 1st. Un
less some arrangement is made in re
gard in settlement we will proceed to
collect as stated in said notice. We
give yon the best paper in the county
and cannot afford to publish papers
merely to get a "list" as some papers are
doing,
SOME OF THE CARDINAL TENETS
OF THE COURIER-HERALD.
Recognition of the Right of the People
to Rule, '. The Initiative and Ref
erendum. Creation and Maintenance of an Honest
Measure of Values.
Government Ownership and Operation
f Railroad, Telegraph and lelephone
Lines.
Postal Savings Bnnks.
Opposition to Trusts.
Opposition to Alien Ownership of Land
and Court-made Law.
Tub trusts that are hatched out from
day to day, organized under the shelter
ing protection of the tariff and tricked
out with Jersey charters, ought to be
called "Ding'ey chickens." Philadel
phia Record.
Col, Rooshvklt's plurality for gove -nor
is officially given at 17,786. This is
not great in a total poll of 1, 350,00a
votes, but "'tis enough, 'twill serve."
The governor elect lacked 13,256 rf a
majority of all the perfect ballots cast.
Tokto Rico is no place for a poor man
Hawaii is no place for a poor man
Manilla is no place for a poor man
comes to us from over the ocean with
damnable iterutioi . Of course not,
there is no place for the poor this side
of .hades. But what is the use of ac
quirement of foreign territories unless
some of them are ueeful as an asylum
(or the victims of the gold stand rl and
sound money?
Will womlurs never cease? The na
tional board of trade committee on postul
affairs has repotted a resolution favor
ing the establishment of postal saving
banks by the government. When such
bodies favor a move of this kind it is
cleat ly evllent that the sentiment in
behalf of such things most be growing
and Cushman can now Introduce the
measure as instructed by bis platform
without fear of ca ling down thewraih
of all the republican party ou his head.
GiiNKit.u, Mn.na says that but for the
efforts of James Hamilton Lewis, who
acted as volunteer" aid without pay,
thousands of pounds of bad beef which
had been packed for the soldiers to eat,
would not have been discovered. It
will now be in order for the papers that
lied about Col. Lewis during the cam
paign to prove their manhood by pub
lishing the statement of Gen. Miles or
everlastingly establish the fact that they
re unworthy of the confidence of the
people who read their ci Limns,
Thursday Ut Uov. Lord, Secretary
of Suite Kincaid and Stale Treasurer
Motschan, sitting an a board of tax-levy
formally determined a state tax levy of
live und seven teiiih mills (.0 7) upon
the asst'SH-d valuations of the state
The total Miuotiut of the net taxable
property in the state, as repor'ed to the
etate department i 577, hii.I
4he stiito levy ou that am tint of money
will aggregate a total etuto nix of $7iil,
141.39, This is a material increase over
the levy nude in 18J4 when the total
taxable property in the. state was re
turned ot 134,017,10h, on hich aSlj
miiKjev -.isea a revenue, for etule
purposes, of $ 172,,.'0 ),8(i or an increase
over last ymr, of $288 UJl.fij. C'Ucka-
in its enmity's taxallo property amounts
to $4,109, 620.
Pkkhidkst Mi ICixi.kv In his Savannah
speech sai l :
"Our finaiieul and revenue policies
cannot b changed for at leavt lour
years, and mhaiuvir legislation may be
had affecting them during that period
will bo to improve and strengthen, not
uestroy them. All of which is
lortunnto tor the country, for every in
terest and for every section."
Just how every citi&en'a prosperity Is
to be promoted by licking revenue
i,... . .. .
euimps, in a mnion 10 the other bur
dens ho must bear, Mr. McKinley may
be aole to tell us. It the absence of
this proof, we shall be constrained to
... r ... -- "vu pleasant to thetaxte. Sold by Drotfiiieta
perpetrating a republican joke on the J in every part of Ihe Wot Id. Twenty
country, to-wit;the great number of Ave cents a bottle. Its value i in
takes, the more prosjerous a people ' raleulable. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
neare. I uisow a Soothing Syrup, and take no
' other kind.
LEGAL
ARBITRATION
ZEALAND.
IN NEW
The following is the official report of
a decision by the court in New Zealand
in a labor dipute, taken from the Jour
nal of Deparimont of Labor, Welling
ton, New Zealaud. . . ' ! ; i
. '. NAGOIORA BiriDINQ TIIADIS.
In the matter of an induatrial dis
pute btt ween the Rangiora Branch No.
2, of the Canterbury carpenters and
Joiners' Industrial Association herein
after called "the said association") and
Hany Cook, Boyd and Keir, William
Wodey, George Thompson, James
Withers, Thomas Burnett, Colin Shel
ton, and John Forbes ("hereinafter
called "the employers"), referred to the
said court under section 46 of "The
Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration
Act, 1894."
Toe court, after hearing the associa
tion by its representatives and the said
employers, do hereby award . as fol
lows: Wages The minimum rate of wages
for a tradesmen competent for the work
in which he is employed shall be 9s,
per day, from date, the 10th October,
1898, to the 31st December, 1898; and
from the 1st January, 1899, the wages
be 108. per day. Men wbo are con-
sidered to be unable to earn the mini
mum wage shall be paid such lesser
sum, if any, as the committee of em
ploye! s and workmen, if shuch should
be established, shall agree uuon, or
otherwise it shall be fixed by the chair
man of the board of conciliation.
Hours. Ferty fours hours shad con
stitute a week's work. At all time
work beyond eight hours on the first
five days of the week and four hours on
baturJay, also holidays viz: New
ear's dav, Good Friday, Easter Mon
day, Queen's birthday, Prince of Wales
birthday, Arbour day, Christmas day,
and Boxing day be paid for at the rate
of time and a quarter for the first lour
uouis, and time and a half afterwards.
Kule 4 Itiat all men sent to a coun
try job shall be conveyed or have their
traveling expenses, and their time paid
for going and returning, and an addi
tion of 10 per cent to their wages when
the distance necessitates lodging; but
where the board and lodriug is provided
by the employer the 10 per cent, not to
appiy.
Rule 5. The suburban limit for men
walking to iheir work shall be two miles
from their employer's yard. The time
limit for men being driven to work
shall be 7 :30 a. m. at the Bhop ; bej oud
that distance Rule 4 to apply.
Rule 0. Employers shall emp'oy
members of ihe Canterbury Carpenters
and Joiners' Association, liangiora
Branch, No 2, in preference to non
members, provided that the members
of the union are equally qualified with
non-members to perform the particular
work required to be done, and are ready
and Hilling to undenake it. Where
non-members are employed there shall
be no distinction between members and
non-members; both shall work together
in harmony, and both shall work uudi r
the same conditions and receive equal
pay for equal work. Any dispute under
this rule, if it cannot be settled by the
committee alwve referred to, shall be
decided by ti e board of luncil ation.
The award t remain in force opto
and inclusive of the 6th day of Jti'y,
18U9. A duplicate of this award sha'll
be tiled in the Btip eine court, C hrist-
church.
And this court doth further award
and order tht, as between the said as
sociation and the members thereof and
the said employers, the terms and con-
ditionsvbefore-mentioned (shall be bind
ing upon the said association and every
member thereof, re psctivety and the
said employers und every and each of
them respectively, shad do. observe,
and pe form ev ry matter and thine by
the said terms and conditions on it or
his part reqiiTid to be done, observed,
or performed, and shall not do any
thing in contravention of the said tenus
and conditions.
In witness thereof the seal of the
said court has lieen heteunto atlixed,
and the presidi nt of the said court has
hereon o st his hand, this 10th day of
October, 1898.
I.E. Dknnist'-n, Pres.
Some New Zealand punishments for
violation of labor laws.
LEGAL DhCIHIONB DURING OCTOBER, 1898.
Wellington One case under the fac
tories act, for employing lad under six
teen years of age befoie8a. m.; pen
alty, 1 10s.. with 1 8s. cos's. Two
cases under the shop and shoo-asais
tants ant, for employing carters on the
halt holiday ; t wo charges, As the de
'endatit had been only a few days be
fore convicted (or a similar offence, he
was now fined 2, with I 8s costs, on
the tlrst charge, and t'l, with 1 6s.
costs, on the second.
th istchurch. Oi.e case under the
factories act. for failing to grant the
Ha urday afternoon holiday to to girls;
penalty. 1, with 1 8j eosU. Two
c.ise.t und. r the shops and shop-assis
tants act one lor liitrtkuiii noo.ls on the
hall-holiday, th other failii'm inclo-e
tin the ball-holiiiay. l'ei, allies, l,
wiui il as. coNls, in each case.
Two Minimis a Wiir.
When peipln buy, try.'iud buy aaain,
it means they're (intinul. Tim ptpie
of the United Stales are imw buying
CajearetH Tandy Onthsriic at tii tmv ol
two million boxes a ytur and it will be
tlnve niitlinn before titw Yeais. It
means merit proved, that Cascareta are
Ihe most delightful h myl regulator for
eveivhoity the yenr round. All dine
gist in, '.', o0e a box, euie enatauteed.
Biioklcn's Arnica Salve.
Tiiie Bkst Salvkih the world for Cuts,
BrnisHS, Sorea, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Teller, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Con s, and all Sain
Eruptions, and positively cures Tiles
or no pay required. It is guaranteed to
ive peifect satisfaction or money re
linded. Price 25 cents per bo. Foi
sale by Charman & Co.
For Over Fifty Yeare
AnOi.dand Wklu-Tiiiei) Kkmroy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing tyrup has
been used for over tlflv years by mil
lions of mothers forllieir children while
teething, with perfect anwess. it
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cnies wind colic, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. U
Extremely Weak
Deficient Blood Causes Loss of
Appetite and Final Break Down
Hood's Carsaparllla Cures.
" I lost my appetite and about all I lived
on was Iced lemonade. My strength was
all gone. I was so weak I could hardly
cross the floor. At last I was taken very
sick. One physician told me my blood
was all gone and he gave me medicine but
It did not help me. I had pretty much
lost all faith In medicines, but thought I
would get one bottle ot Hood's Barsapa
rilla and try it. After taking that bottle
I was much better, and so I got two more
bottles and after taking them I was well,
but to be sure of it, I kept on taking
Hood's Barsaparilla until I bad used In
all five bottles. It has done unspeakable
good to me and I wish all my suffering
sisters would try it." Mas. A. Evxbsbn,
Wedderburn, Oregon. Remember
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Is the best hi foot the One True Blood Purifier.
Bold by all druggists. Price, 11; six for 15.
.. ri- are tasteless, mild, effeo
1100(1 5 KlllS tire. AU druggists. Me.
Progressive
Business
Men
Insure in a first-class companies
j; With an experenced agent.
Shall we
tell you
why ?
F. E. Donaldson, Agent
fire and Accident insurance
1 1 World ana Conrier-Heraia $1,85
Oregon'an and Courier-Her-
,ld $2.
Plumblni of a house ahouil be mndionlyby
those skilled to thai buntnes. A poor jciu menus
untoia trouble ana experience.
F. C. GADKE
The World
Almanac and
Encyclopedia
A for 1899
AND
Illustrated History
of the Spanish
American War
a9 a? jJ t!
J READY FOR SALE
, EVERYWHERE k!
JANUARY st 899. J
js ja jft 1 jfc jl jfc jl jfr j$ j s
Together with
The Battle Calendar
of the Republic
Compiled by
EDGAR STANTON MACLAY
Historian of thaU.S. Navy.
THE STANDARD
AMERICAN ANNUAL
PRICE 25 CENTS.
PostpaU to tar addrtac.
THE VORIO, PultUct BoiliSnf,
NFV YORK.
COMMERCIAL BANK
of OREGON CITY
CAPITAL $100,000
Trunsncts a General Bsnklng Business
Loan mndc. Sills discounted. Miikca ool-
Iwtions. Iiuys and sells exchange on all poiuu
In the United atates and Europe and nn Hong
Kong. Deposits received sul'Jerl tocbeck.
Bank open trom S A J. to 4 P. M.
D.C.LAlODRtllB, FEED J. MEYER,
fresideut. vasiuar,
C. D. & D. C. LATOURETTE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Commercial, Beat Estate and Probate Law
Specialties
" Office in Commercial Bank Building
OREGON CITY OREOOM
Oko. C. BmowMiLi
i. U. Cmraau
BROWNELL & CAMPBELL
ATTORNKTS AT LAW
Canfleld Building Oregon City, Or
W. S. U'REN
ATTORNKY AT LAW,
Jaggar Building, opposite Huntley's,
OREGON CITY - - OREGON
C. SCHUEBEL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Dtutfctt Stboolat
OREGON CITY OREGON
THOS. F. RYAN
Notary Public and Real Estate Broker
LBADIlte IMSTJKAXCB AORHCY OF OLACKIKAI
County
MoneftoLoan. Abstracts ot Title Hade
Drawing ol Legal Documents a Specialty
Office on east aide of VsJi street
Between tth and vfh
OREGON GITY, . OREGON
M. C. STRICKLAND, M. D.
( Hospital and Private Iiperlenee.)
Offers hti professional serrlcea to the people of
Orcon City and vicinity. Special attention
paid to (;ainri o ana i iironic aueasei.
Best of references given.
Office in Willamette Building.
Office hours: 10 to 1J a. m., 4 to p. m.
OBEOON CITY .... OREGON
3. 8. Sbamann, M. D.
J. W. POWM.L, M. O
POWELL & SEAMANN,
PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS.
All calls attended promptly.
Office in urs: 8 to 11 a m; lto5p.ua.
Nog. 9 and 10 Oh.ui.man Block.
DR. GEO. IIOEYE,
DENTIST.
Office In Caufteld Building, Main Street,
Oregon Oitv.
l5mraK AND Clt'lWN Wokk a Ppkcialty.
All work warranted and satisfaction
guaranteed.
I)R. J. II. MILLER,
DENTIST,
Seventh Street, near 8. P. Depot,
Jitkaei City, Okbgon
DR. FRANCIS FREEMAN
DENTIST.
Graduate of the Northwestern Univer
sity Di ntal School, also of American Col
lege ol lX'ntal Surgery, of Chicago.
with db. wbih.
Willamette Block - Opposite Pottoffwe
Orkqos City, Oregon.
0. N. GREENMAN
( Established 1805
1'UK rioNKKR EXPRESSMAN AND
mtAYM.VM
Parct Is I'elivercd to All Parts of the City
300S CITY .... 0KEGOS
RANK OE OREGON CITY
'1.1IOT BANKING HOUSE IN THE CITY
PAID UP CAPITAL. ftu.OOO.OO
SVJiPlUS fSOfiSOM
resident,
Ice president
ashier,
Chas. H. Ciun.iED
Gso. A. TIakdins
E. O. Causulb
General Banking Business Transacted
Deposits Received Subject to Check.
Approved Bills and Notes Discounted.
County and City Warranti Bought.
Loans Made on Available Securilv
Exchange Bought and 4uld.
CoIV'tioni Made Promptly.
Drafts Sold Available tn Any Part of the
VorM.
Telegraphic Exchange Sold on Portland, San
'raiu-tsro chtca? an! New York.
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
cblitt Livery and Sale Stable
OREGON CITY, OREGON,
Ontha Street betwsea the Bridge sndth
Depot.
Double and single rlga and saddle horses a
ayaonhand at the lowest rates, nd aoorcs
lo connected with the barn for loose ftoclr
"it Information regarding any kind of IM0i
tomptly attended to by letter or person.
HORSES BOUGHT Oil SOLD.
W. II. YOUNG'S
Livery & Feed Stable
Hi-8 the lst looking rigs
and cheup. at rates iu the
city.
Cor. Main and 4th St.
OREGON CITY. OREGON
THE BEST VALUE
Make
Yourself
Sure......
The new year is upon us and you
cannot tell what we have in store for
you. We know what we have in
store for you u you win only come
and get it. The lime will fly so do
our bargains, and if you don't grasp
your opportunity as it presents itself,
some other man will get what you
might have had
KRAUSSE BROS.
Christmas
Is Past
But you want good flour for your
bread and pastry. The best is
made by the Portland Flouring
Mills Company and
SOLD
HAERIS'
GROCERY.
Fresh Stock of
Fiist-Class
Depot for HAY nd FEED
H. STRAIGHT,
Also M line cf Mill Feed,
Look at Your Houses M?.1!? ?
If you haven't got time, calf on G. REDDAVVAY.
He will do you an honest jub at a reasonable price. A
full stock of Paints and Oils kept on hand. Call and see
him before buying your order. Paper Hanging and
Kalsomining d ne to potation. All work guaranteed.
GEO. REDDAWAY '""rjcisr;,.
TSole Agent In Clajkantas County for OUR NATIVE HERBS.
FOR
The Weekly Oregonian
And the Coiuier-irerald
FOR - ONE - YEAR
in all lines of Groceries have been
found here during the past year.
In. 1899 we intend to redouble our
efforts toward securing the finest
thejattd produces and also toward ,
making prices which will' compel'
the economically inclined to trade
with us.
5 In our Bakery Department can
be found everything in the line of
choice Pastry and the best Bread
in the city made fresh every day.
HEINZ & CO.,
Bakers and Qrocera
Opposite Poetoffice,
Oregon City
BY ALL GROCERS
Do
You
Understand
That you can get First
Class Fresh Groceries of
all kinds of MARR &
MUIR at very reasonable
prices ? Why pay more ?
THE
LEADER
OF LOW PRICES
GROCERIES
Willamette Block, Oregon City
1
Dealer In-
' 1
Groceries
and
Provisions.
Ltee, Cement an3 Land Flas'cr.
$2.00
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