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ORECON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1903
OREGON CITY COURIER
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OBEfiON CITY, FEB. 13, 1903.
It begins to look as if the Connecticut
militia will soon be able to wind up
that Waterbuty watch.
The Tennessee Legislature ought to
have learned from the experience of
N'ew Oilcans that the Jim Crow street
ar bill is loaded.
The passage of the bill to Increase the
alary of the Preeident from $r0,000 to
$l00,000a year should be deferred until
there is some likelihood of having a $100
U00 a year President.
Governor Bailey, of Kansas, has es
caped the shower of maiden hearts only
to fall a victim to a Kansas Citv widow
named Weed. It would be a just retri
bution if he finds himself called upon to
support the widow's Weeds.
Senator Dolliver finds significance
in the fact that many of the signatures
to the Declaration of Independence has
laded away upon the original manu
script copy. So have a number of its
provisions from the tujnda of the lead
rrsofMr. Dolliver's party.
"When," remarks the Nashville Ban
ner, "Hon. Grover Cleveland was asked
the othtr day whether he would be a
candidate for the presidential nomina
tion in 1904, he laughed." And it was
another case of
"Laugh and the world laughs with
you 1"
TnE Krag-Jorgenson regulation army
rifle is to be placed in the hands of all of
he 125 ,0 0 enrolled and organized mi1
litia of the United States. And the
beauty of it all is that not withstanding
this is a piping tims of peace they al
ready know bow to look down any old
or new gun es to "get either meat or
money or both."
By a vote of 30 to 15 the Indiana Sen
ate decrees that George Rogers Clark
was "a bicor man" than Thomas A
Hendricks. And for once tho Indiana
Sellate displays good judgement, but
let us not lose sight of the fact that
Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois and even
Pennsylvania, are entitled to "share and
fhare alike" with Indiana in the glorious
heritage of "the Hannibal of the West."
Tins Uluh Legislature has passed reso'
bilious declaring that the statement of a
Salt Lake paper to the effect that the
members from San Pete county "could
change places with Jack rabbits and the
Legislature would be strengthened by
the prosonce of their substitute" is a
serious rellectlon upon the intelligence
mid fitness of their members. Unfor
tunately the Jack Uabbits are not in a
position to express their opinion on the
comparison.
iNcitKAHu in the cost of living is strik
ingly illustrated in the demand for
110.204.00 with which to keep the
White llo.ise pot boiling this year
i hough last year f.W.OOO l!0 Hiitlieed.
Among the reasons assigned for the
need of more market money is the large
fxmily but if there has been any natural
increase therein since President Roose
velt became the the octuipai.t of the
White .House news of the interesting
event has been carefully withheld from
the public.
Time for an Income Tax.
Commenting upon J. Piorpont Mor
gan's declaration to tho Tax Com1
uiiSHiouer unit u reimirea to tako an
oath lie would "pay nothing," but if
the commissioner w as willing to accept
his "personal statement" he would "pjy
on a If 100,000 assessment," because bo
"does not want to bo looked on as a tax
dodger," the Times very properly says :
A tax is either lawfully due and col
lectible, in which case the city may com
iel payment, or it la not a just dne, in
which case the city should not accept
Dymciit, The cost of government is
not defrayed from gratuities.
ThoLon lon News, as quoted in The
World on Sunday, had a report from
this city that Mr. Morgan's income for
I .st yeir was 140,000,000, and that he
"expected it would be more." If this is
correct, Mr. Morgan voluntarily offers ,
to pay taxes upou a personal assessment
representing only one-tenth of his year
ly income.
Toe reputed income is very possibly
exaggerated, but it is certainly ia Mor
gan's case, as in that of our other very
wealthy citizens, many times in excess
of his total assessment on both real and
personal property.
The most obvious moral from this i n-
cident and the state of facts which it re-p-ents
is th-t it is time for the State
or for the United Slates to levy an in
come tax, as is done in every civilized
government in the world that maintains
a just and scientific system of taxation,
Under our crude and shamelessly un
equal system the Federal Government
collects its revenues mainly from the
necessaries of the people, without the
slightest reference to the two cardinal
bases of just taxation (1) benefits re
ceived and (2) ability to pay while the
State and city tax real estate at its full
value and permit eight-tenths of per
sonal property to escape altogether.
In a country where the people rule,
when they have a mind to, this out
rageous state of affairs cannot much
longer endure. New Tiork World.
All men, in both high and low places
are becoming more and more convinced
that an income tax law is a desiratum to
be devoutly wished. It is a little curious
how quickly the better thought of the
country is coming around to the old
Democratic doctrines. The income tax
is bound to come, and will come as soon
us the Democratic p irty is returned to
power.
The Permanent Advertiser.
Advertising Is' an art; that everybody
knows; and never was so much an art
as in these days, where as much careful
work is done in writing advertisements
as in writing editorials. A high author
ity says: "Advertising should be
planned on the pr sumption that it is
going to be permanent." It means that
advertising should be systematic, not
sporadic ; that it is a distinct' feature and
department and should be so adminis
tered. Announcements now and then
do not bring a train of steady benefits.
They may do for spurt sales, but when
the sales have run their course they are
forgotten.
Much has been learned about adver
tising within the past few years. In
every city the houses that are foremost
in mercantile lines are the ones that
pursue the policy of systematic advei
tising, in an artistic way, day after day,
year in and year out. They have built
up their business by it, and the matter
they furnish daily has become a part of
the reading matter of the great newspa
per, sought daily by people who look
to this source for information as to means
for supplying their wants. Again, well
written advertisements contain a sort
of information that everybody wants,
whether the reader has need at the mo
ment of the particular article or not.
Newspaper" readers do not know,
perhaps, how much entertain
ment they get from the advertising col
umns till they stop to think about it.
Through the newspaper they gain per
sonal acquaintance with the merchants
who advertiao, though they may never
have met them,
To the judicious advertiser hisdail
announcements are a cash article or in
vestment, and it is business on his part
when he studies how to get the best
results for his money. By the through
business man advertising space is
bought on the same principles he em
ploys when he makes any other expen
diture necessary for his business. He
looks to get the best reeults for his
money, just as his customers do when
they call upon him for the goods they
want. The day for inserting advertise
ments "to help the newspaper out" came
to and end long ago, and no wonder ;
for the newspaper that stands in such
need is in no position to render ade
quate return for the money Some
things no doubt must go oy favor as
kissing and always will hut advertising
does not. Oregonian.
The above is so true in in all its de
tails that we reproduce it in full, Ore
gon and Otegoniaus are just waking up
to the full appreciation of what adver
tising will do for them. As an adver
tising medium the Courier is one of the
best in tho state, certainly by long odds
the beBt in the county of Clackamas. It
has approximately 2,000 subscribers
which on a basis of five readers
to one subscriber means that
10,000 people in the county
and adjoining territory read the Covkikh
each week. The other papers published
iu the county are good advertising me
diums but the Cockier has them beaten
on circulation almost two to one.
The Hank of 1'mje
At Woodmau of the World's hall on
Wednesday night the Knights of Pythias
had an excellent meeting, More than
forty Knights being present. The Rank
f Esquire was conferred upon Isaac
Fercival in a noiemn and impressive
manner. Quite a number of petitions
for membership tre presented and
there will be work iu this lodge on every
Wednesdii" evening onringthe remaind
er oX the winter and boring. On next
Wednesday evening a dt lighful program
will be rendered which ill be elevating
and benitlcial to all win Mtend. Music
literary features and got d cheer wil
abound.
Liberal.
This has been a hard week on stock
of all kinds and the hayseeds have been
busy taking care of them-
The frog's started their camp meeting
last night but soon closed as it was a
little to cold.
Quite a number of farmers are clean
ing their seed grain this weather getting
ready for the spring work.
Levi Stehman has purchased a small
band of goats and has them on a small
patch of bru h. No more grubbing for
Levi, that is the way to do it. Two
years will fix the brush.
Mrs. Dec. Skein who has been sick
tot a couple of wjeks, is slowly improv
ing. Mrs. Dock WLhelm who has been
sick for the last four mouths, is improv
ing a little.
The high water last week raised the
head of the flume at Austen's sawmill
and he has a lot of men repairing it
this week.
What about the new rail road? I
have not heard the whistle yet, don't
get off boys. This is the third road,
"wind road" and no road yet.
Miss Lillian (JanB has gone to Clarks
to teach a school for one month the pres
ent teacher had to have her eyeB treated.
K. Stogsdell and sister, Mary, of
Canby, called on Levi Stehman and
wife Tuesday. Miss Stogsdell will vieit
in this section for a few days.
Dee and Pierce Wright left Monday
for Highland on a business trip. Now
Dee, don't visit the new school marm,
and forget the interest of the lodge.
You cannot hire a man for "love or
money" in this section. They have all
gone to the piling camps. Good wages
and plenty of work.
J. O. Morris is raising no grain this
year. Hay, goats and potatoes will be
his crop.
R. A Wright is ditching hie farm. It
is a wise idea for some of his neighbors
will follow suit.
Born, to the wife of Mr. Ott, a
daughter, 9i pounds. Mr. Ott is a
happy man.
Sylvia.
Union Hall.
The entertainment ana basket social
given in Union hall was a very suc
cessful affair brth socially and financial
ly. The proceeds from the sale of the
baskets was $28,75. First in the ev n
was tile rendering of the program. After
the program J. II. Burns proceeded to
sell the baskets to thighest bidder. After
lunch the room was cleared and the
young folks dance from that time until
the "wee small 'lours" in the morning.
Much credit is due the teachers, Mr.
Edmund Snyder for his efforts to make
the entertainment the success it was.
Following is the program given:
Instrumental music, Orchestra.
Recitation, "Somebody's Darling,"
Lousia Porringer.
Recitation, "The Farmers Boy," Fred
Molzan.
Song, Mr. Will Smith.
Dialogue, "Fashionable Dissapation,"
Two girls.
Recitation, Herman Molzan.
Music, Orchestra.
Recitation, "When Father Files the
Saw," Walter Weinsar.
Recitation,"When I'm a Man," Three
boys.
Recitation, "The Child's World,"
Meta SummerQeld.
Recitation, "He Kissed Her Shadow"
Mable Burns.
Song, "In the Good Old Summer
Time," Eliza Burns.
Recitation, "Davy's Promise," Minnie
Suinmei field.
Clog dance, B. J. Helvey.
Recitation, "The Lips That Touch
Liquor, Shall Never Touch Mine," Mary
Molzan,
Select Reading, J. H. Burns, t
Dialogue, "In Want of a Servant,"
Instrumental music.
Select Reading, J. D. Wilkerson.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Helvey were the
guests of John Burns and family last
Saturday.
J. H. Burns visited B.Freedrich.of New
Era one day this week.
It will not he long niw until the
children of Union hall will be called to
gether with a new bell.
Backwoods,
A Tin Wedding.
Last Tuesday tvenmg at out fifty of
the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. R.
lioyer gathered at their home on the
14tli and .M nin street, the omvion be
ing the tenth anniversary of their mar
riage. The evening was pleasantly spent
in social conversation and games. At
midnight a verv dd Ii'IiMIQ tell iiiii triad
served by the hostess. Many cseful
prevents were received.
Those present were Mr. and Mr. El
mer Cooper, Mr, and Mrs. tlenrv Milny,
Air. and Mrs. Silas Scripture, Mr, Aim
Mrs. James Wilkinson, Mr. and , lira.
Silas M osier. M r. anil M
dron, Mr. and Mrs. I. I) 'I "rtvleir Mr
and;. Mrs. Gilbert Ward; Misses Evelyn
Dempster, Mamie Glenson, Ella Demp
ster, Helen Gleason, Celia Milev, Olive
Hollet, Etta liruner, Jennw Waldron,
C ora Waldron; Mrs. Maggie Bruner,
Mrs.Lvdia Hollet, Mrs. Augusta LuU,
Mrs. William Dempster, Mrs. A. Gos
per, Miss Delia Gosper, Clyde Waldrou,
Alvin Miley and Mr. aud Mrs. E. B
Boyer.
Parkplate.
Mrs. Blood and two childron, of St.
John's, are visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. B ayton.
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Freeman, of Ca
nemah, were in our burg Wednesday.
The many friends Of Mrs. Augustus
Smith, who left here three or four weeks
ago for Los Angeles to visit her daugh
ter, will be piined to hear that she is
dead. Her body will be brought back
for interment.
The building, formerly used as the
hospital at Gladstone, was destroyed by
fire Tuesday night.
Miss Miller, one of our teachers, has
resigned her position here and will go
to Colorado to live. Miss Grace Mar
shall, of Oregon City, took her plice
Monday.
Arbureta.
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. McKinley and
son Llewellyn, of Duluth, Minn., were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. LeFevre last
week. They have bought land near
Carus, but are going back to Duluth to ;
dispose of their property there, with the ;
intention of returning to Oregon in the j
near future.
Mrs. D. M. Ogden and son, Lyles,
spent last week in Portland.
William Mitchell and Ira Ogden were
in Oregon Cty on business last Satur- j
day. ,
Frank Shannon, oi Beaver Creek,
passed through Arbureta Thursday.
Mrs. William Mitchell was visiting in
Portland last week.
Mrs. J. Bundy and Bister, Miss Claire
McKinley, were visiting Mr. LeFevre
and family laBt week.
Ed Hughes, of Beaver Creek, was
seen in Arbureta Sunday.
D. F. LeFevre was in Portland on
business oue day' last week.
Axiom.
Molalla.
Mrs. E. Wilhelm is still on the sick
list.
M. N. Moody and wife, of portland,
are isiting relatives here.
H. Larson made a trip to the county
seat one day last week.
Miss B. Shaver who has recently re
turned from a long visit among friends
and relatives in Portland called on Mrs.
W. Engle one day last week.
R. W. Lewis, Clyde Engle, Mart Lewis
and Otis Engle were seen on our streets
Sunday. What was the attraction ,boys?
The Molalla grange had quite a turn
out at its regular meeting last Saturday.
The Molalla Dramatic club will pre
sent a drama entitled, "Hickory Farm"
in the near future.
You know the dancers will
Take in the dance, ,
Especially new Bill j '
If he has a chance.
The fantastic toe
Will get a lively shake,
By Frank, Bill and Joe;
Ami also by dear old Jake.
Edar lias a plan.
The scheme will work fa'r.
Cole, don't try it if you can
To get in without paying your
fare.
To get inside the first door
It will cost you fifteen cents or so ;
Supper and the right to dance on the
floor
Will cost you one dollar ,-by Joe."
You will please excuse mistakes
As the writer never before,
Has had on the skates,
Nor has he been on the dance
floor.
Teddy.
To Address Women.
Mrs. B. II. Trumbull, of Port'and,
will speak in the parlors of the Baptist
church Thursday, Feb. 19, at 2:30
o'clock. This address will be given un
der the auspices of the Mother's Club.
The subject is"Respoiieibilhy of Mothers
to Children Other Than Her Own."
Mrs. Trumbull is a forceful and inter
esting speaker, and the women of this
city are most cordially invited to hear
her.
Salvation Army.
Farewell orders have came to "the
officers of the Oregon City Corps. Cap
tain Holeton and i.ieuteudent Erugmen,
who have labored for the Salvation of
lost souls in this city to which quite a
good number have confessed conversion
Captain Holeton came here in July aud
has fought faithfully for the past six
months, hoi. ing meetings indoors.
These olliicers are leaving a host of
friends behind. Captaiu and Mrs.
Webber, from Olympia, Washington,
will come next week to take charge of
Oregon City Corps. Captain Holeton
and Brugmen will leave uext Suuday
evening and go to the command of Mc
Minnville Corps.
There has been 4254 people in our
ball the past six months aud listened to
the message of salvation. May God's
blessing go w ith them in their command.
Meeting will be conducted at 3 p. m.
and 8 p, in. All are welcome to attend
these meetings.
Elmer and Walter McCully'were over
joyed on Saturday evening by the ar
rival of their sister, Florence from
Sacramento where he has been visiting
since before. Christmas.
A Complete
Wide-Awake
B
M
etropolitan
Drug
This isn't a " little corner drug store."
Nor is it one of the "little old fashioned drug stores."
It's a lively, busy, big, city drug store, which we en
deavor to make complete in every department.
We are always looking for the goods which our cus.
tomers are looking for.
We carry in stock all the time some twelve to fifteen
thousand different items; but that doesn't make any dif
ference if there is any. other line of drug store goods
which you would like to buy of us we would be glad to
keep them in stock for your accomodation.
We have already made this store one which people
from all over the county speak about as always having
what you want, and giving exactly what you ask for
without trying to sell you something else. .
If this is the kind of drug store which you like then we
would be very glad to begin doing business with you.
Since we remodeled our store, our business has in
creased to a remarkable degree, not only in the prescript
. ion department, but all the different lines. Sick room
goods, fine toilet articles, patent medicines, paints, oils,
glass, photographic goods, books and stationery.
We invite you to come here and make all your drug
store purchases.
We invite you to come here and make use of our many
conveniences.
Meet your friends here. Wait for the cars here.
Use our telephone and city directory. Buy your post
age stamps here leave your mail if you like.
Cod Liver Oil
with fiyppbospbiU$
btnctly tresn, made in
our own laboratory. En
tirely free from strong odor
and unpleasant taste. The
finest emulsion of cod liver
oil that can be ,made. For i
full pint bottle
23c
HUNTLEY
i; Valentines
! Something new this year
i! dainty and inexpensive. '
!; Don't buy the oldchestnuts !
again. See this new im-
ported line. j
i 3c to 65c j;
r
Stole
Cellars
POPULAR PRICE
DRUGGISTS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS
tore
Chest Protectors
Special Prices
This is bad weather for
weak lungs. A chest pro
tector is a great protection
against sore throat, colds
and bronchitis. Regular
prices run from 50c for felt
up to $3.50 for finest
chamois, This week only
20 to 40 per cent dis.
Prescriptions j:
! Four licensed, registered '
i pharmacists in our pre-!
1 scription department. Pure !
fresh drugs. Latest ap- !
j pliances for compounding.
j; Nothing but the best is
jjgood enough for this de- '
Apartment. .
These will be popular in spring waists. Fancy
sleeve, caps and shirred effects also will hold
rule this spring. All these effects, in fact the
latest of all practical styles, are found in our
stock of Butterick Patterns. The March pat
terns, giving some indication of prevailing
spring styles are now in. When next you
come to our store, visit our paper pattern de
partment; indeed, it would pay you, if you
have dressmaking intentions, to make a special
trip to our store for that pupose ....
BROTHERS