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4 OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1902. Oregon City Courier-Herald By A. W. CHENEY it te 1 In Oregon CitypostofHceasind-classraattor Good (?) Financiering. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Paid la advance, per year 1 50 lilt raontht 75 Faree inoulba'trlal 26 O-The date opposite your addreBi on the Hner denotes the time to which you hate paid. If this notioeia marked your subscription is due. OREGON CITY, MAHCH. 14, 1902. One farmer in the Molalla neighbor hood liaa just cause for kicking against high taxes. When he came here sev eral years ago his taxes were about $20, now $70 on the same piece. An other man in comparing the taxes here with those of New York state Bays that land that pays $25 taxes here pays but $tt or $7 there. What else can you ex pert when you have a county adminis trilion (hat spends $94,000 a year? Of this mount nearly one-half goes lor current expenses of administration, balance goes f;r roads an I bridge?. Tun realization of a pr.raary election law, for which Governor L i Fj!tt ) is fighting in Wisconsin against the wealthy republican machine of the state, is something that should receive the most serious consideration of the people of Oregon. It would be the deathblow t) the method so dear to the heart of the boss, the "fixing" of delegates to county or state conventions. La Folette'a bill provides that citizens indicate on se cret ballot whom the prefer for mayor, legislator or congressmau.and does away nrirely with delegates and open nomi . J ting conventions. The Courier-Herald last week in its local columns mentioned the discussion sf ihe nickle-in-the-slot machines after kue regular city council had adjourned Wednesday evening. This seemed to tall the attention of the ministers to the natter and last Sunday Rev. Montgom ery took this as a theme and in a sermon denounced gambling and gambling de tices. As public "entiment leemed'to be against cloning me games, and it teemed almost iiut . ,-i ile to suppress them, it was the o,,nuuu of many citi zens thtt l Ha offensed against the char ter should be punished by monthly fines that would bring a revenue of $150 to $200 a month for the city. Mb. Burleson, of Texas, concluded a speech in the lower house of ongre with this prediction: "Duriug this con trols there will be no revision of the tur. iff, there will be no interference with the continued reign of the trusts. The trust! have so willed it. Now, mark the prophecy: l'lieae issues will bring about your uiidoug. Already a storm is gathering in the West. The gentlomm from Wisconsin ( dr. Baucuck), who iiau been' on the watch-tower for the republi can party for eight years, as chairman t the republican congressional com mittee, has sounded a note of warning, which has been echoed in tl'fect by the present governors of Iowa and Minne sota, both republicans, but it will avail nought. You are joined to your idols; you uro true republicans; you know the power of trusts; they know your venal ity. This tells the whole story," If the Oregon democracy will but adopt the proposal to allow the people to vote for their choice for United States senator next spring, it will be a distinct dyuiiag'. No logical argument can ke offijriid to discount it. The majority party cannot point to it as aught hut sound policy. Furthermore, the princi u,lo of p miliar election of United States mat -ru it) held by more than one-half liithu. people. The masses are indeed, Hri'i.iiou-ly insisting that senators sh:ill io elev'i ,1 by popular vot,, and only the tenaci.y of those who prolit by the ex isting plan prevents the wishes of the pjople from being enacted Into the or. gani i 1 uv of the land. Although the constitutional changes may be delayed, the iieople have a remedy in their hands, and t voting for candidates of their choice in the primaries may accomplish their ends in spite of the obstructionary metnods of those opposing the innova tion. In Kentucky, the people vote for United States senators, and Oregon democrats may well inaugurate the plan Here. Incidentally, it will oinbarass the republican organization, for in their present condition of savage quarreling over Simon for senator, they cannot be induced to adopt popular election as one of thoir campaign features. East Ore-Ionian. The County Commissioners on Feb. 13th made an order loaning the County rock crusher to the Mt. Angel Catholic School for 40 days at $1.00 per day. Several days were spent in repairing the crusher at a cost of over $8 .00, and over $32.00 were spent in loading it on the Cars for shipment. The date set for return was March uo, and taking out time lost in repairing, leaves but 35 days or $35.00 as income. Besides repairs and expenses amounting to over $40.00 comes the expense of unloading, of say $25.00, making a total expense ofv$65.oo and an income of $35.00; the County makes $30.00 out of pocket. How's this for financiering? true totheir party and principles. Every body seemed surprised at the large num ber present and the interest displayed at the convention. The Courier-Herald, wishing to be fair and impartial as usual, tendered the socialist the use of a column of its space from now until election. The citizens convention would ds well to endorse or nominate at least some of the socialist candidates on its county ticket, which would show sincerity in the demand for reform in the county af fairs. Take, for instance, George La zelle, candidate for commissioner. He can be endorsed by citizens and we think it will be satisfactory to all con cerned. There are some who are clamoring for a straight democratic ticket, but this will be finally settled when the demo cratic county convention meets. Tbis faction has a right to be beard, but but many of these democrats though will support the citizens t'eket when such is put up, submitting to the will of the majority. These democrats can not see the advantage to be derived from a coalition of forces, claiming that in event of the success of the democrats at the next national election they wouldn't be in it. While at one time it appeared that the contest between Judge Ryan and Mayor Dimick for the republican nomi nation for county judge would be a close and interesting one, it is now evident that the feeling throughout the county that Judge Ryan lias given the county an honest, straighttorward administra tion of affairs, and under the unwritten law or rule of tha party that such an of ficer Is entitled a second term will bring him the nomination nearly unanimously, and that convention day but few pre cincts will register their votes against him ; it i- admitted that Mr. Dimick has made a tood light but his candidacy is now (hi'ined premature aid that it would mivc been wiser for him to have waited a few years nefo' e pressing his claims for more recognition than he has already received. POLITICAL NOTES. The fight for the senatorial nomina tion on the citizens ticket has narrowed down to Elmer Dixon, Gilbert Hedges, (1. W. (trace and J. J. Cooke. Either of thebo lO'ir will in t'te a g od run if nominated. "Clio socialist convention of over 100 rtilSgalob on Saturday put up a good lean ticUot that will stand squarely on h principles of socialism and good gov -arnui'-ut. The report that has been irtuiutoJ that a few of the socialists rer republican toe Is is no doubt true, itit t!i. rank aud file and every candi i'.ile on the tickot, unless we misjudge ilem, nre coDFcientiors and will prove The great curse that is now so seriously afflicting this county is to be laid only to the door of every man who has not ex ercised his own mind, but has followed the dictates of some politician. And it makes no difference whether you follow the advice of a"Brownetl" or a"Miller", the results will be the same Why not, fell jw citizens, knowing from experience, that it is unwise to listen to some am bitious politician for instruction, come together on a basis that knows only a common interest, and without any ill feeling toward anyone, seek to formu late a policy for ourselves that shall ul timately redeem us from the unjust poli cies that are bringing no relief to op pressed 11191 and women? Respectfully, RollKKT GlNTHER. Shubel, Or., March 2, 1902. 1 The Direct Legislation ment. A mend Men, Not Vat'tg. Editor Courier-Heral.l : Since you have at various times courteously allowed me space in your columns to express my humble opinion, I feel a sured that I will be permitted to speak my senti ments once again by the same means. though perhaps differing from vou on ine various issues aoout which we are concerned. The time is attain here that is interesting to all in the political affairs of our county and state. Al ready distinguished citizens and men of ability are 'meeting with their fellow citizens throughout the couutv. and with high confidence in self, are dis cussing questions of the hour with a fer- vor that resembles sincerity, one por tion of the number, with naught but words of praise and confidence in the stability of existing affairs, and the other, with naught but words of lamen tation-! and sophistical meaning. The former see no wrong in taking from la boring men and women that which they produce. They see no wrong in one nmii or woman acting the part of mas ter over another. 'I hey see no wrong in a condition that is permitting onn por tiouuf mankind to go naked for want of clothing, and starving for want of some thing to eat, anil tile other dressed in Hie finest apparel and fed with the best fruits of all lands and of all climes. No, no, they see no w ang in these things, but rather, they glory in the thought that they are the agents of those who have become masters and oppressors in the struggle for supremacy. The latter, although they, at least many of the n, see the evils aud wrong of such a course, are as a matter of faet.simply struggling lor similar positions, while t hev con sciously or unconsciously are pretend ing to work lor the best interests of all. And here let us pause. How remarka ble the situation 1 With "Brownell," "Campbells" and Dimicks" as leaders, imnerialiam is in able hands and is well represented. They nave oui one purpose in mmd. That is, 10 retain me power tney already have, and to keep in operation the same ma chinery that is keeping them supplied wim iiunor gaiore, ana witn the ele ments that feed ruthless ambltioii With "Millers" and "Hedges" as "loud. ers", confusion is in able and successful hands, and under thoir continued direc tion confusion will always remain con fusion, Need we present history to prove it? When the "common" people know what a "Brownell" is, when a man is plain about it and talks what his mo tives are, they know what to do iu the case. But, when a "Miller" steps out and tries to lead his people forth, with "ways that are dark and tricks that are vain," can the "common" people be ac cused of inconsistency for refusing to fol low whither "ho" leads?' Let every citi zen answer for himself. The time is now here when no man can look with safety to another for leadership j when every man must exert his own intelli gence in his own behalf. Bowing to Rogaltg. To the Editor. At the present time the papers are full of glowing accounts of Prince Henry. He is followed from city to city and his every movement is noted. There appears to be no luxury or extravagance too great to lavish upon him, and he must be a man of pretty good . sense or it would either spoil his digestion or make a fool of him. While it is well enough to treat a representa tive of the German nation with proper respect, yet there are many citizens of America who claim Germany as the land ol their birth, who are asking them selves the question whether a thing can not be overdone as well as underdone. Many of them left their native land to escape the burden of royalty j just as though it was something of great worth it is about as likely to incite the disgust as to elicit praise. I attribute to the German people a fair share uf good sense, and I have no do'ibt but many of them are figuring very closely on the cost of the whole affair. Many of them feel the pinch of poverty, and at seeing the lavish hand with which everything is cast out for him to partake of at his pleasure, associated with the thought that the only part they take is to pey more for the small amount of luxury they do receive, t hey begin to ask them selves whether the two forms of govern ment are not more alike in practice than is claimed. While it is right to bIiow a decent re spect for Uernniiy as a nation and peo ple, yet we should distinctly make it plain thai, royalty on our soil is of no value at all. The man, Prince Henry, may be a very good man and worthy of respect, but the respect Bhown him should he abne for his manhood and not for his royal blood. The American people yet have this one advantage : They have matters still within their own reach in a measure; they oust one set of otlicers and put an other set in, perhaps to do no better.yet it is very much their own fault that they do not make them any better. The tronhle is that the great mass is very indifferent and partly blind, and let matters go, imagining that their party leadere will do about the best that can be done, and they don't put themselves to the trouble to make independent in vestigation, so they go on suffering the many impositions that are pressed upon them. When they do get in a complaint they never appear to associate any of their troubles to their own inaction or failure to do what is within their own province to do. At our next June election there is a constitutional amendment to be voted on which, if carried, will place legislators and legislation subject to the will of the people direct. ' It is the duty of every citizen to vote for that amendment so that he can have a say, if he desires, directly upon any measures that can in any way effect him . Should the people of Oregon allow that amendment to fail they will have no right to offer complaints at anything that may happen in the way of legisla tion. There is one thing In its favor. It is not a product of any political party ; and in honor to the republicans, they being the party in power, they .have brought it up by their endorsement so that the people can vote upon it. It is upon lay ing aside party and acting upon princi- les that reforms must come. Though am not a republican, otherwise, I can vote with the republican party on that measure with perfect freedom.' So long as the American citizen votes blindly for party he has no moral right to complain at what the party bosses deals out to him. He has no right to complain about the trusts owning the government when it is still within his reach to change it so that the government can own the trusts. He has no right when his representa tives fail to represent him to officer com plaints about matters of legislation be cause he has it within his power to rep resent himself. As it is the Anierieau citizen is distrustful of everybody else, and everybody else is distrustful of him. and both parties are justified in their distrust. This lack of confidence briojjs about the same results socially, morally and politically that it does financially. It is about time that we train ouselves so that it would be safe to trust us, and we will then learn that it will be reasonably safe to trust the rest of humanity. Thomas Bi ckman . Marshfield, Or., March 4th, 1902. The time is drawing nigh when voters of O'egon must decide for themselves, whether they deBire Belf-government or not Two years ago, owing to negli gence or indifference on-the part of our speakers and writers, or perhaps to apathy on their own part, a majority of the voters went to the polls without hav ing given any study to the several con stitutional amenments to be voted upon. The consequence was that several worthy measures were defeated. In the com ing election the direct legislation amend ment is, I believe, the only one to be voted on. This should simplify matters' and, by the addition of a little' rustling" on the part of friends of the measure, should make its sue jess certain. Let every believer in pure democracy make nn effort to swell the majority for this measure. There are several ways in which we who sincerely believe in majority rule may aid this movement, and, by the voting for the boss is not one of the ways, no matter what he or any of his "healers" may say to the con trary. If the papers favoring theamend ment would print it in full, in large type and carry it from now till election, or at leaBt reprint it every few weeks, as the "Oregon Independent" has been doing, such action would contribute largely to the succees of the movement. Editorial comment favorable to the measure will help to mould public opinion. But let us not leave it for the editors to carry on all the educational work. Most of us can do something to help. Have we a neighbor who does not understand di ed legislation or is opposed to it? Don't quarrel with him about it; just loan him Sullivan's work on "Direct Legisla tion," or some other good literature on the subject, and nine times in ten he will be with you on election day. Cir culating literature beats arguing, for your victim can't talk back to a book. lbe special "Majority Rule" numbefr (No. li January) of -the "American Federalist," the official magazine of the American Federation of Labor, it one of the best things published for those who care tostudy the technical details of di rect legislation, then last, but by no means least, is the work on election day. I firmly believe that at least two of the amendments could have been carried two years ago, had there been any sys tematic work at the polls. There should be a committee self-appointed or other wise 01 not less than three at each poll ing place who will make it their duty to solicit votes for the amendment, ex plaining its meaning and distributing marked sample ballota, so that the most ignorant or indifferent can have no ex cuse for making a mistake. If with these precautions it should fail to carry, it will go far to prove -that the people neither desire nor deserve telf-govern-ment, and will call to mind the observa tion of Buckle "That no political im provement can produce real good unless it is deiired by the people before being conferred on them, -will be admitted by whoever has mastered the lessons which history contains." . Georgb Ogle. Molalla, Or., March llih, 1902. Brunswick House and Restaurant NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS Meals at All Honrs Opon Day and Night Prices Reasonable Only First Class Restaurant in the City CHAS. CATTA, Prop. Opposite Suspension Bridge OREGON CITY, ORE. : Don't Hand- Out Money For something that is not the best. When you are buying remember that t e best is always cheapest, and a poor article is dear at any price. If it is grocer ies the beet and safest way is to bring or end your order to us and then you knpw you are get'in the best there is. The cheap kind we do not handle; it doesn't pay. No matter what prices we ask you can always depend on the quality. 7ih and Center Sts. Muir BfOS. Don't pass us by- call in and get our prices. Red FrontTrading Company. Brain Food Nonsense. Another ridiculous food fad has been branded by the most competent authori ties. They have dispelled the sillv no tion that one kind of food is needed for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a particular part of the body, but it will suNtain-everv other part. Yet however good your food may be, its nu triment is destroyed by indigestion or dyspopsia. You must prepare for their appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Green's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids di gestion, stimulates the liver to healthy action, purifies tha blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G Green', reliable reme dies at George A. Harding's drugstore. For Sate. $450 Four lots with four-room house and basement; good barn, on West Side. Inquire of C. H. Dye. POPE & CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Hardware, Stoves. Syracuse Chilled and Steel Plows, Harrows and Cultivators, Planet Jr., Drills and Hoes, Spray Pumps, Imperial Bicycles. , PLUMBING A SPECIALTY Oor. Fourth and Main Sts. OREGON CITY t YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT Bat the Best Stock of First-Class Goods to be Found at Bottom Prices in Oregon City is at HARRIS' GROCERY Farms For Sale. 882 160 acres, 5 acres improved: small house: mostly Umber, 6 miles out, $1200. 802 160 acres, 3fl acres Improved ;8-room house; barn ItOxGO; 7 acres of apple orohapt. Land can all be tilled. Fronts on ClaeUnmas river, 2 miles from Clack amns and 10 miles from Portland. Price $00uu, 911 -82 acres, 14 acres Improved and 35 acr6 more nearly ready for the plow: a good 2 story frame house. Near HiKhhind 011 plank road. Price $1200, 999 160 acres of timber land near Corvallie.Ore gon. Price M. 1017 09 acres, 8 mllea from Canby. Good house and barn. 25 acres plowed! 1200 prune trees. Drying house. Prloe 1700. 36 P 200 acres near Cherry vllle for $300, S8P 120 acres with some improvements; S miles out for 160. Two good farms at Viola in the Clear Creek valley. Cheap. 2 acres with targe house. All Improved and fenced. Small and large fruit. Picket 1 funce around Ihe house. At a railroad sta tion in Marion county. For 1250 .cash. O. A. CHENEY. Baal Estate and Insurance Agent, Opposite Huntley's, Oregou City, Cr. I Opposite Huntley's First-Glass Meats of 11 irds Guar; Sivc yirg a Sail arjd be Treated ?i&2t We carry the larcpst stock of Caaketa Collins, Robes and Luring in Clackamaa county. We are the only undertakers in the county owning a hearse, which we fur nish for less than can hi had elsewhere. tVe are under small expense and do not ask large profits. 0 ilU promptly attended night or day R. L. HOLMAN, Undertaker Phones 476 and 305. Two Doors South of Court House. The Heat Prescription for Malaria Chills and Fever ie a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form". No j cure no pay. Trice 60c. RIPANS I have been taking KipansTab ule8 for the dyspepsia, and they havs helped me wonderfully. I do not know any particular way they att'ect me, but they seem to aive vigor to the entire system. Iliad a sort of laneuid feeling, but Bince taking the Tabules I feel spirited and have not that melancholy way about me. I think they are good for a general build-up of the sys tem, as they seem toactlikea tonic. At druggists. The Five-Cent packet Is enough for an or dinary ocajslon. The family botile, 60 cents, contains a supp'.) for a year. Brovn & Welch Proprietors of tub Seventh Street Ffleat larket A. O. U. W. Building OREGON CITY, OREGON ...We Can Do Better... j By you this year than ever before and would be pleased to Have you give us a trial order. We do not run a department store or a black smith shop, but we do conduct a GROCERY STORE And sell GROCERIES A. ROBERTSON THE 7TH STREET GROCER OREGON CITY Bread Is the Staff of Life The better the flour, the better the bread; The better the bread, the stronger the staff. . . . Patent Flour ... ! t Makes the Whitest, Lightest Bread. It is kept f X for sale by all dealers. Demand "Patent" Flour. J Made by. S j PORTLAND FLOURING MILL CO. I