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OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1901. Oregon City Courier-Herald .', By A. W. CHENEY i irittrel in Oregon Citypostolliceas 2iid-clus mutter SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Paid ( advance, per year ; 1 50 31 months ... 75 fhrea months 'trial 26 AV'The date opposite yonr address on the r aoaoles the time to wnicti younaTe paia. thii notice ts marked your subscription in due, CLUBBING RATIS. ith Wekly OreKonlan 2 00 Tn-wwmv n. x. norm ....... j j HaHonal Watehraaa 1 T6 ' Appeal to Kms ...160 ADVERTISING RATES. Standing business advertisements; Permonth professional cards,l t'J) pet year): 1 to 10 inches Mo pr lnoh, 12 Inches (or $S, 20 inches (column! $8, 80 inches, $12. Transient advertisements: Per week 1 inch to. 1 Inches 75c, 8 inches $1,4 Inches 11.25,5 larhes 11.50. 10 Inches 12.50, 20 inches $5 Legal advertisements: Per in "h ilrst inser iousi, eacuad'lltlcjiial Insertion 60e. Affidavits ot publication will nut be furnUhed until pub lication tees are paid. Local notices; Klve cents per line per week per montk 20a, ' PATRONIZE HOMK IKDUSTRY OREGON CITY, JAN. 18, 1901. A GREAT CONSPIRACY. It is not without reason that Mm dem ocratic party angrily resents the at tempt of Grover Cleveland to pone as the oracle of a "reorganized" or "re formed" democracy. The utterly dam nable part he took, as a tool of Wall Streetr-whether ignorantly or purposely, it matters not in prtcipitating.the ter 'rible panic of 1893, with the object of forcing ar. unwilling congress to repeal the Sherman silver-purchase law, ' has not been forgotteu by democrats. Proofs are not wanting that the panic was the result of a conspiracy hatched ia Wall Street, and that Cleveland was privy to it. A prominent New York fi nancial journal said some days after the presidents inauguration : "The quickest, if not the only way to repeal the silver purchase law Is to pre cipitate a panic upon the country, as nothing short of this will convince the silver men of their error, and arouse public opinion to a point which will 0mpel the next congress to repeal the Sherman law, whether it wants to or nt." Before Cleveland had been inaugu rated a week tie pre ticted : "This country is going to have the hardest times during the next six months it ' 1ms experienced in many years. " What the country needs and must have is an object lesson. We must have hard times and business failures and bankruptcy and a certain mount of distrrHS before congress will realize its duty and perform it. I pro pose tcf Klve the country an object les son." At about the same time the Ameri can Bankers' Association issued a cir cular to the national banks of the coun try, in which these directions were given. Here the devil shows his cloven hoof: "You will at once retire one-third your circulation and call in one-half your loans, lie careful to make a money stringency felt among ' your pa trons, especially among influential bus iness men. Advocate an extra seBBion of congress for the repeal of the pur chase clauae of the Sherman law. The future lile of national banks as fixed and safe investments, depends up on immediate action, as them is an ill' creasing Bontiineiit in favor of gnven mental legal tender notes and silver Coinage." The bankets sueeuedod but too well iu manufacturing u panic, Discount in Now York banks had moie than doubled by the middle of the year 1893, and llieir outstanding leans decreased 111,000,0(10. Mr, Catlinle, one of the gentlemen who wants to lielp Cleveland lit reform ing the democratic p trty, at th it time secretary of the ireisury, attended the bank uroHiclenU1 c inference in New York iu April, 1893, ac which he said Unit, "the country wus buffering front a vicious stiver Uw, and ho bulieved that the only way to bring the silver favoring community to a realization of the evil contained ia the Uw was to per mit ilium to have an experience with the business depression it was bound to cause." In a speech in the senate on August 2tl of that yei.r, David 1!. Hill aid : "They (the bankets) inaugurated the policy oi refusing loans to the people even upon the best security; and at tempted in every tthviohpread disaster broadcast throughout the land." The president ami his secretary of the treasury played into the hands of the 'ouNpinitois by permitting them to de plete the treasury of gold and increase its slock of silver. It was well understood hy those "on the Inside" of the machinations that preceded the nomination for the presi dency of Clevoland lu'92, that the nonti nalissue only of the campaign was re form of the tariff, but the actual t-8u was the repeal of the Sherman silver- purchase law, Htid that ( levelund was pledged to the bankets who elected him to accomplish that object. It was only to fool the fool voters that the nominal issue was tariff teform. fo successful was the conspiracy, and so little occasion was there for the wide spread disaster and distress consequent, that in his message to congress, at the special 'session in August, Cleveland truthfully presented the situation when lie said : . t? "Our unfortunate financial plight is not the result of untoward events, or of conditions related to our national re sources. With unusual invi tation to safe investment and with sat isfactory assurance of bnsiness enter prise, suddenly financial distrust and fear have sprung up on every side." The financial cataclysm produced greater destruction than those who pre cipitated it intended. It reacted on themselves and had laid out by October, 1893, 150 national banks, with liabilities of over $71,000,000. " During the 30 years preceding, 181 national banks had failed with a capital of $33,000,000. The lia bilities of the 15,242 failures in 1893 were $340,779,889, which was the greatest aggregate of such losses in one year in the history of the country. Three mil lions of men were thrown out of work and the suffering caused by want during the winter that followed was indescrib able. The bankers' conspiracy succeeded. They conquered the country. Congress groveled at their feet and repealed the Sherman law. This event, the panic of 1893, demon strates how fully, how completely, the country is subject to the money power, and how helpless the country is in its hands. The money power dominates ns in every relation. The fedual age has returned, not in name, but in fact. The foe with which it must grapple is modern democracy. THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION. . Not content with the wretched war policy in tin. Philippine Inlands that will demand an army of 70,000 men for years to come, as the president? s spokes men admit, the administration is fur ther complicating matters in the islands by interfering in the religious relations of the inhabitants, which cannot fail to aggravate the situation. The Ameri can newspaper. Freedom, published in Manila, gives us an ideaof the bad work the T'aft commission hasdone. It states that the public schools have been placed under tho control of the friars, who, says the Democracia, a loyal native Manila paper, are the cause of nearly all the trouble from which the natives suffer. The gravest blunder that, the admin istration committed in meddling in a delicate matter that was none of its business, was the order issued by the provoHt marshal of Manila that the Democracia retract certain statements it had made in regard to the religions con troversy. The paper replied that it had nothing to retract as it had printed the facts, and sent a handbill to each of its subscribers stating that it would suspend' publication until such time as it had been found out by what system jtii tice was administered iu Manila. The solieitor-general of the administration said in his brief iu the Porto Rico case that not all the provisions of the consti tution are in force in the Philippine islands. It muBt be that suppression of freedom of the press comes under one of tho provisions of the constitution that is not in force; if so, what remains in force over there of the constitution is equal to zeio. HEARD IX NATIONAL GRANGE. "The interstate commerce com mission, in their latest report.give the amount of railway capital outstanding on Jua29th, 1899, as $11,033,954,898, an average of $00,659 per mile of line. The actual money cost of the average mile of tail road in the country has been about $J0 OtiO; all above that amount lip to the $00,550 is 'water.' two dollars out of every throe, or a total of $7,355,909,93'-' above the actual cost. And in order to pay dividends on this vast amount of "water," the people are taxed iu high freight and passenger rates. It must be remembered that the Gould and Yauderbilt millions were "made" iu this way, and with theBe millions the young heiresses buy the couuts and no 'counts oi lite old world. "Now add to these railroad millions of 'watered Btoeks the 'watered' stocks of the 400 trusts for which the people are also taxed higher prices to pay div- idciids, anil we have a system of urivute atui corporate taxation that no govern ment could enforce without revolution. "February, 1899. export rate on corn from the Mississippi river to New York was KvSi cents a hundred pounds; in February, 1900, the rate was 23 cents a 100 pounds, a difference of 9,'j cents per 100 pounds, or practically 6 cents a bushel on corn. Which of these intes was right? The 13 cent rate Wag vol- untitrtly made by the railroads, and it is fair to presume that th.y could carry com at that rate and make a fair prolit. The farmers of the United Stat 2,'JO),000,000 bushels of corn iu lsU, ami as the price of corn is alf-eted ll over the country by the cost of transpor tation, out oi una one crop the Belli -g value was reduced by the action of the railroads $132,000,000, and this, too, without the farmers having one word to say about it. Protests are unavailing. An appeal to the interstate commerce commission, uuder the present law, does no good, as the decision of the supreme court in 1897 g'ves them no power to fix rates or to enforce a juBt one." Ex. Ova state legislature should paes a Mil protecting all kinds of birds which destroy the insect pests of the farmer. A bill of this kind has" been introduced into the California legislature. KING OIL. In California oil Is king. Previous to the year 1876 the annual production was 175,000 barrels, Ten years later it was 377,145 barrels. In 1896 it had increased to 1,252,777. The production for the year 1899 was 2,292.123. The reil activ ity in the oil fields commenced about two years ago, and last year the produc tion amounted to 5,000,000 barrels. At the present rate, that amount will be doubled tliis year. The increase in pro duction is phenomenal, but the en hancement in land values is simply astounding. Thousands and thousands of acres two years ago went begging at government prices, and holders threw up their hands when the tax gatherer made his appearance. Farms were abandoned as being worthless, Bheep ranges were deserted, and the so called desert lands that were considered abso lutely worthless for any purpose were severely let alone. Today those same lands are in big demand at from $1,000 to $10,000 per acre, and these prices are not deemed extravagant. One oil ex pert gave it as his opinion, based upon close calculation, that proved oil lands had an actual cash value of $30,000 per acre. Another expert claims that the proved oil lands of Kern county are worth $50,000 per acre. Of course between oil production and enhancement in values there is great ex citement and lots of money being made, and California is producing a big crop of new millionaires. There are also a lot of "might have beens" who are relating their doleful lays, and among them are some of San Francisco's leading citizens who are supposed to know a good thing when they see it. The latest is in the sale the other day of a 160-acre tract for $480,000. Eighteen months ago oil was discovered in the vicinity of this tract and a bioker named Shaw on the treugth of the discovery, endeavored to sell the land at $2.50 an acre. He was laughed at by our knowing ones, but there ib a difference now. A year ago a Bakersfield man named Hewitt came up with some McKittrick land which he tried to dispose of for a few dollars per acre. Failing in this, he undertook to promote a few oil com panies and asked a life-long friend, named J. U. Uuderwood, to join him. The latter declined and today he is struggling to get some oil interests, while Hewitt is drawing down $10,000 a month from what he has left in tie property. An oil man named Wright offered Underwood a forty-acre tract in the Kern river Held if he would help sell stock in a newly oiganized company. This offer was also declined and those forty acres today are worth $200,000. California today has the biggest oil field in the world and it is going to make a big difference to the slate and the Pacific coast. Those who fear that the supply is going to exceed the de mand, need only consider the fact that as a fuel oil is nearly one-half cheaper than coal. Last year there were im ported into the state 7 000,000 tons of coal. To replace this the oil production must be 21,000,000 barrels, three barrels of oil equalling in bulk one ton of coal. 11. 8. A Let er from the Capitol SALKM. Ore., Jan. 20, 1901. Ktlitcr Courier Herald : I presume your readers would like to he.tr from the legislature occasionally to I am tak ing tho trout le to keep you infotmed. As to senatorial tight, it is hard to say how the matter will adjust itself, but if outside talk is anything to judge from Mitchell would be the man. McHride's friends are up 'nanus, and Corbett's frieiKls are putting up a strong tight In ease they cannot come to terms on joint ballot Fulton may come in as a compro mise, Hy the way, Fulton is an able nit" n, and makes one of the beet presid ing officers the senate has ever had. Yet Mitchell has first place in the hearts of the people of Oiegon, and we believe the senate would he for hint, Quite a nil 'ii 'n-r of Clack km is c unit y people are here: V.W. Mnith, door keeper; E. P. Carter, clerk on the com mittee; E.C. Uaekett and J? M. Ihrl iug are clerks on the part of the senate to investigate matters relating to school lauds and school funds Visiting the penitentiary with a num ber of otners, we sat Ueue Sheptrd, formerly of Ovgou City, wa'kuw hack and fort ti on the wall with, a Winches ter. When bailed by us, sai I he wou'd like to have a talk with us, hut rules prevented. We s W A. Henderson, the life in in bom .'lacKtmas lie seems to lie "dealing we'l" considering he h is been here some six or seven ye.ns lie has an exc dlenl record thus far tor eon duct, and lias Imp o; h log p ,r lone I. By the way II. L. Puterou lus em ployinetit here in the penitentiary. He belongs in our county, but is no.v an in. st.le u audi man. In the house ur iviiuiy is well rep. teseuted too, Dresser, Krns, Talbert and Hedgestaking the lead O ir friend" E. C. Chapman, of Clackamat", being doorkeeper, while J. L. Swafford, of Ely, is a clerk. ' Senate and house were both settling down to business when they adjourned Thursday afternoon to meet Monday at 2 o'clock, p. m. A sample of rapid w irkjwas given when Brownell introduced a bill one day appropriating $2000 to defray expenses of a committee of Indian War Veterans to be sent to Washington4 to try and se cure passage of pension bill now pend ing in congress. ' It was read first and second times when introduced and re ferred to a special committee. This committee reported fovorably the next morning and it passed. Speaking of C'ackamss county people reminds us that our old-time friend, J. 8. Day and family, are here, and have been for several years. Mr. Day is en gineer, I believe, at the blind school. C. A. Holmslrom, another of our Clackamas county friends, we find here. He has been here as night wa'cliraan in the capitol for two years past and ex pects to remain foi two years more. His daughter, Mamie, experts to graduate from the High tchool in a few weeks. In conclusion let me say, Mr. Editor, thitour delegation will do credit to thi.nselves and us. I H.U. E. LOCAL SUMMARY The latest out Try the marshmallow kisses at the Kozy Kandy Kitchen. Part of house four rooms and water foi $5 per month. Inquire at Courier Hirald office. 'Shank & Bissell carry the most com plete line of undertakers' supplies in Oijegon City. A brftnd new top b'iggy for sale at a sacrifice. Inquire at Courier-Herald office. 'R. L. Holman, leading! undertaker two doors south of court house, Oregon y 20 to $100 to loan on cha tol or per sonal security. , ; Dimick & Easthah, Agts. If you want good wood from large yel low fir timber, order of C. E. Stewart, Carus, or E. H. Oooper, Oregon City. v Those fine Oregon City lots : 1, 2, S and 4, of hlock 82 and 5, 6, 7 and 8, of block 83; lots 66 x 110, all fenced, level and cleared ; only $225 each, $100 cash, alance to suit at 7 per cent . 504, Gold smith street, Lower Albina, Portland. Dr.. I. Burt Mo ire is now prepared to answer profeasional calls. Office tem porally ai residence, 10th street, near JeTerson, Oregon City. Kozy Kandy Kitchen, up to date r n home-made candies. The latest in chocolate of all kinds at tjhe Kozy Kandy Kitchen, A few watches for sale cheap at Younger's. Watches cleaned, $1, The finest bon bon boxes in town al the K. K K. When you visit Portland don't fail to gel your meals at the U 'yal Restaurant, First and Madison. They serve an ex cellent meal at a moderate price; a good square meal, with pudding and pie, 15c. Dr. R. B. Beatie, denial offices, rooms 15 and 16, Weiuhnrd building. To Lawn on Farm Property $500, $1000, $1501), at 7 per cent, one, two or three years. Oiiuick & Eastham, law yers, Oregon City Oregon. Rheumatism. i ! Nobody knows all about it; and nothing, now known, will always cure it. ' j Doctors try Scott's Emul sion of Cod Liver Oil, when they think it is caused by im perfect digestion of food. You can do the same. ' It may or may not be caused by the failure of stomach and bowels to do their work. If it is, you will cure it; if not, you will do no harm. The way, to cure a disease is to stop its cause, and help the body get back to its habit of health. When Scott's Emulsion of i j Cod Liver Oil docs that, it j cures; when it don't, it don't cure. It never docs harm. The genuine lias this picture on it, take no other. If you have not tried it, send for free sample, its agreeable taste will surprise you. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 4oq Pearl St.. N. Y. 50c. and $1.00 ; all druggists. r v IN VlHfir we 4 St. ftjttOCBSRT... Special Values in (GrOOClS. 1 YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT t But the Best Stock of First-Class " Goods to be Found at Bottom Prices in Oregon City is at HARRIS' GROCERY You Can Depend Upon Patent Flour, made from old wheat, It makes the best bread and pastry and always gives satisfaction to the housewife, Be sure and order Patent Flour made by the Port land Flouring Mills at Oregon City and sold by all grocers. Patronize Home Industry Brown & Welch The Seventh Street Meat Market Keeps nothing buUirst-class mats and sells lower than others. The Old Stand, Seventh Street, A; O. U. W. Building OREGON CITY, OREGON. H. Bethke's Meat Market Opposite Hnnttey's First-Glass Meats of 11 IJiQds Satistaction Guaranteed Give tjirg a (Sail ard be Treated ?iglt - Foresight Means Good Sight If there ever was a truism it is exemplified in. the above headline. Lack ot foresight in attending to the eyes in time means in the end poor stgkt. We employ the latest most scientific methods in testing the eyes, and charge nothing for the examination. Dr. Phillips, an expert graduate oculist and op' ican, has charge of our optical department. A. N. WRIGHT The Iowa Jeweler 393 Horrlson Street, PORTLAND, OREQON Almoin SSI Milling Co. 456 Parrott Building, San Fransisco, Cal. CAPITAL STOCK $250,000. SHARES PAR VAIUE ?i . STOCK NOT ASSESSABLE. Lands in the Center ci fti Vast Oil Fields of Kern Connly Stock has doubled in price and now offered at fifty cents a share. Stock sold on installment plan. I. LEMAHIEU, Agent at Oregon City; ' S. G. SKIDMORE & CO., CUT RATE DRUGGISTS 151 3rd Strvet PQKTLAND, OREGON Ikaclquarters tor Drugs and Chemicals, Compounding of Pre scriptions and Receipts. Lovet dices ot Pttent Medicines, Brushes, Soap at d Rubher Good iub ' ma aw m w aw mm m i r 1th Street SS4MA4 ' It's Easy to Stand 6R WALK, OR REST With your leet encased in our Floral Quren $3.00 Shoes well made, stylish, healthful, econo mical. It's a '-wru.dcr" in shoe va'ues. Ask to see it. Dozen of other varieties foot wear for all people and all purses. KRAUSSE BROS.