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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 1903,
OREGON CI1Y COURIER
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OREGON CITY. DECEMBER 25, 1903
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE.
The Message of Christmas I It can be
compressed into a sentence or elaborat
ed into a history, The Angelic fihoir
gave the sentence, "Peace on earth,
good will to Men."
The triumphant career of Christianity
Is the history. The story of Ohriatmas
is as simple as the euoile of a child, and
mysterious as the life which 1b back of
t be smile. The two elements of simplic
ity and mystery meet and mingle in
adoration and worship as we gaze with
the Shepherds and the wise men from
the East upon the infant face of the
world's Redeemer. AH that is sweetest
&nd holiest in life gathers about this
cradle in Bethlehem. Here is a mother
hood clothed with the sanctity of heav
en's own miracle; .here is babyhood,
'eautiful in its helpless dependence, but
lidding in its tiny form the secret ot re
demptive love; here is the consecration
of lowly life, the Son of God born in a
manger; here, too is the royalty of
divine life which needs tio crown such as
earth can give, but whose glory is recog
nized and honored in the strange star,
and the heavenly chorus and worship
ing group of loving hearts; here, too, is
prophecy of a day when learning, repre
sented by the scholars from the East
shall bring its choicest gifts to crown
Uim, who is the source of the world's
truest wisdom; here, in a word, Is
Christianity in germ, the religion which
has to do with all the sanctities and
duties ot life, and the deep, yet radiant
mysteries' of eternity. Gladness and
service are the high notes of Christmas,
aud may their mu'.io fill our hearts 1
Dr. E. L. Powell in Courier Journal.
THE REPUBLICAN WHERE ARE-WE-AT?
The Republican leaders do not know
where the people "'are at" The signs
of the times are mixed up in the politi
cal heavens and the wise men now en
gaged in Wellington are not able to
flimre out ho'oscopes that please their
hopeB and inspire confidence at the
white house.
Cuban reciprocity is all right. It will
go thiough in a lame and laggard way
(bat will show how feebly the Republi
cans themselves desire to keeD their
proiuisae to a e'ean and free nation.
The announcement by Senator Al
drich, senior attorney in the senate for
I he trusts, that no more such measures
are at all expectable, showB that the
McKinley idea of reciprocity is to be
signally and utterly repudiated by the
leaders of the party. McKinley ae
omnipotent while alive, he is impotent
siwe lie is dead.
Mr. Roosevelt once showed signs that
he was sane enough and brave enough
to purulie an American policy of equity
in trade telutions with the world, sac
rificing no essential American manu
facturing in'erest, but putting the ques-
ion of fair competition to the test in all
oreign markets. But the Badilest of all
the falls that American statesmen have
differed is that of Theodore Roosevelt
who, for a renoinlnation to the presi
dency, has sacrificed his in dependence,
his honest views and his political fame
if the future, to the pussilaniraouB de
nands of the trade-worms of his party.
He has given up a patriotic splendor for
partisan limelight . and exchanged
national name for an Incidental selling
plater obance to win a stake. This is
reduction to which Theodore Roosevelt,
in e man with an Ego, has reduced him
elf. The opportunity thus presented to the
Democratic party is one which we trust
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ENERGY
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V Your money back If not satisfied, jjj
the leaders are not unable to com pre
hend. The people of America believe
in their inner sonls that the future pros
perity and ascendancy of trade rests
upon a right policy ot reciprocity. The
idea that we can force (he whole world
to trade with us on our absolute terms
is full exploded. Tbey do not have to,
and McKinley so declared. Hence they
will trade here, there and everywhere
at their pleasure ' and profit. If we do
not Offer them superior terms, then we
are out of the deal. Democracy ought
to spell Democracyand if Democracy
does not mean reciprocity, then the
United States has become a Chinese
autocracy where-the favored few are al
ways to be preferred to the possible
many.
TRYING TO EXPLAIN..
His Majesty, Judge Thomas F. Ryanj
has written the Courier another long
letter of explanation, this time in con
nection with the warrants issued to
Andrews and Johnson for repairs on the
county court house. We want to deal
with Judge Ryan in perfect fairness and
in good faith and at his request we pub-'
Jish his letter in full. We would not if
wecou'd, do an injustice to any member
of the present Republican administration
in Clackamas county. They have
enough sins of omission and commission
without enlarging on facts or indulging
in idle speculation. We have read and
n-read Judge Rvan's letter. At the
best it is "a little muddy." Alter por
ing over it a number of times we aie
not yet certain "whether the snake that
made the track, is coming out or going
back."
We take it that substantially all of the
contentions of the Courier are admitted,
with the single exception that he did not
receive the premium for his own person
al use on these warrants but turned the
same back into the county Treasury. We
do not care this week to take up the
matter or further discuss it; but will do
so at a later season. This ia Christmas
week and we feel kindly towards all the
world. After the holidays we will take
up the "Court house crowd again" and
point out ; if you please ;a few of the trif
ling little things which the people would
like to know and many of which will
keep our friends explaining until after
the June election. Read the Judge's
letter and give him the benefit of all the
doubts.
JUDGE RV'AN'S LFTTER.
My Dear Sir: In a leading editorial
in your ieeue of Dec. lath you state
that the Courier, Johnson Se Andrews
and mauy people would like to know
what became of tht premium on the war
rants issued in payment of the addition
to County Court House. I am pleased
to state that the county of Clackamas
got said premium ; that the contract for
said addition was advertised to be paid
in cash, was drawn up to be paid in cash
and cash payments were insisted upon by
the contractors in accordance with the
terms of said contract ; the county court
before letting said contract, in open
court and by unanimous vote, decided to
take advantage of the fact that premium
could be obtained upi n county warrants
aud arranged matters so that whatever
was received should reduce the coat of
construction. The Court finding that
they could not get but one per cent
premium at the banks, sold the same
to private parties at two per cent prem
ium, the said premium to be deducted
from warrants drawn in final payment
of contract. By an understanding be
tween the court and contractors, as the
contractors desired to receive money up
on completion t.f certain parts of work,
so as to enable them to pay the laborers
employed, it was agreed that the said
contractors should receive payments up
on the filing of Certificates of Architect,
I agreeing to honor same without cost or
charge either to county or contractors,
which was done.
The contract price was $3400 00 and
the court by proceeding rs we have in
said matter has reiluced the cost $08.00
not much but better then nothing. We
simply as business men took advantage
of the fact that under Republican ad
ministration of aff.urs the credit of our
county was two per cent above par, and
thought that it was more creditable to
do business in this manner, than by the
drawing of deficiency warrants to make
up discounts aa was done in those
halcyon days of Democratic administra
tion under Judtre White when warrants
were discounted from 5 to 14 per cent.
In conclusion I desire to call your at
tention to your statement that you de
sired to criticise in a Bpirit of fairness
and decency the administration of county
affairs, so that if you are Bincere, jon
will kindly publish this let er so that it
may receive the same wide citcnlaiiou
as your editorial had: I would also sug
gest that same Bpirit of fairness and
justice would be well exercised by in
vestigating statements that reflect upon
the integrity of publie officials before
you publish them to the world. I also
desire to Btate that I agree with you
that it is bad policy for any county of
ficial to buy county warrants, and trust
tnat such a law as you suggest will be
enacted at an early date.
Thos. F. Rtins,
County Judge
KM -JL- JL. J. .C.
Bttn the f Kind YouHattMwm Bo?jS
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DO YOU WANT A RIG
Or a horse or anything pertaining to a first
class livery stable. If you do Gross & Moody
the liverymen, will furnish it to you at a rea
sonable figure from their barn near the depot.
First-class service. Driver furnished if required.
GROSS & MOODY
TRE PARCEL POST
Thosb wbo live in the country are es-
pecialy benefitted by the porcels post.
Many industries can exist in the coun
try merely because the parcels post
enables them to send their goods
to the cities promptly at slight cost.
Eggs, butter and poultry are some ot
the objects which are Bent to the Ger
man cities in this manner. In return
the country people can order anything
they desire from the city. In fact the
parcelB poBt iri Germany is the cause
of an extensive internal trade between
small industries all over the Empire.
Those in this country, who for selfish
reasons oppose a parcels post, argue
that it would cost the government a
great deal and also that the postoffice
should uot enter the domain of private
enterprise. As for the cost, the money
which now supports the countless num
ber of express companies comes "from
the public, and there is no doubt that
the postoffice could give a cheaper as
well as better service. As for the sec
ond objection, when public welfare con
flicts with private interest the latter
always has, and always will have, to give
way.
U'Ren is Pleased With Decision.
W. S. U'Ren, of this city, known as
the "Father" of the Initiative and
Referendum movement, expressed his
complete satisfaction at the decision of
the State Supreme Court sustaining
the amendment.
Mr. U'Ren and others have been active
in bringing the Initiative and Referen
dum before the people of the state for
thepaBtfew years, they having com
menced to agitate in its favor in Septem
ber, 1892. Since that time their labor
in behalf oi the amendment to the state
constitution has been unremitting and
constant, Mr. U'Ren said :
"While the papers have given, me
more publicity in this matter than they
I ave others, and have named me the
'father' of the movement, very many
r thers have been as constant in their
devotion to the cause as myself, and
deserve no less credit. I have been
only one of many men wbo have been
working for its success. Many others
who have long been prominent in busi
ness, professional life and in the farming
and laboring classes have been backing
the movement up Bteadily. Various or
ganizations have helped greatly towards
the ultimate success.
"Our next step will be to proceed with
the complete organization for presenting
the direct primary nomination la,
progress on which was interrupted by
the adverse decision of the Multnomah
county circuit court last July.
"I believe that the Initiative and
Referendum will be found to be an im
provement on the exclusively repre
sentative system, and since all govern
ment is a growth. I regard it as a devel
opment el ng thel n i of American ideals.
iNeedlees to say I am very much satisfied
with the decision, although I was never
In doubt as to the ultimate outcome. No
other decision under the circumstances
could hava been reached by the Supreme
Court."
Congregational Church.
The sei vices at this church next Sun
day will be in harmony with the season
of the year. The statistical and finan
cial year closes. New .members will be
received.
The annual meeting will be held on
Tuesday evening, December 29.
The Red Light.
Mr. Robertson, the Seventh Street
Grocer, has about the finest display to
be found in Oregon City. If you don't
believe it, go aud take a look at it.
F eel Freej Freel
Call at Block's store Wednesday and
Thnrsd iv befo e Christmas and get a
handsome souvenir free.
Revolution Imminent.
A sure sig"iOf approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your nystem is ner
vousness, tleepleHnuenH. or 6tomach up
sets. Electro Biiters will quickly die
member the troublesome causes. It
never fai'H to tone the "toruac1"-, regu
late the Kiilneys and Bowels, stimulate
the Liver, and clarify the blood. Ron
down systems benefit particularly and
all the ritual attending aches vanish wi
der its searching and thorough effective
ness. Electric Bitters is only 50c, and
that is returned if it don't give perfect
satisfaction. Guaranteed by Charman
& Co. Druggist.
Classified Advertisements.
Monev to Loan U 6 and 7 per cent an
Real Estate Security. 0. II. Dye.
Baroaln Small farm 5 miles out, eood
land and good improvements, also 240
acres timber land in Clackamas county.
Address L. 20, Milwaukie Oregon.
ftUney to Loan 7 per cent interest al
lowed on money left with me to loan.
Principal with accrued interest returned
upon demand. Abstracts furnished.
G. B. Dimicx, Attorney-at-law, Oregon
City, Ore.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take ITtiT Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggist refund the money If It fails tc cure. X
W. Oroe'seiinaW In on ch box. tie.
SUCvrgha"n & Gross
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GLADSTONE
Get a home where yju have all - mmmm mmmm mmmm , Call In at the offi .e of the com-
the fresh air and freedom of the pany and see the map of Glad -
country, and at the same time TITLE GUARANTEED . stor.e.and an agent will cheer-
every advantage of city life. miBit1,saa0 fully condu.t you to the prop-
The elegant cars of the Oregon ' , erty without expense to yourself
Water Power and Railway C.m- Every purchaser of property In Gladstone will re- J give a J'
pany make the run tj Glad- ceive a Warranty Deed, and an absolute title In fee in making a' selection Lr your
stone from Oregon City In s;x r T : ! future home. Remember you
minutes. After your day's simple, free of all incumbrances. . are under no obligation to buy,
work you travel home in luxury .es--. tnly come and we wl" snw
and comfort. you the handsomest tract of
V ' ' of land in Oregan.
The great offer of the Gladstone Real Estate Association made to the people qf Oregon, of one hundred lots to be se
lected by the purchaser in the handsome townslte of Gladstone, at an even $ioo per lot, jSio down and $io per month with
out interest, has attracted widespread attention. Already lots are being sold to careful, conscientious buyers, who not only
know a bargain when they see It, but are taking advantage of the low price to get an elegant property where the location
is Ideal and the enhancemeut In values is sure to follow. Already Portlcnd buyers are rapidly approaching Gladstone on the
north. In two years time the electr c cars will not be out of sight of handsome dwellings in the entire run of I2miles from
Oregon City to Portland. There is no longer any doubt that the moter company will have a double track railway between
the two cities by the time of the great Lewis and Clark exposition. Ask any fair man, consult your own good, common
sense and there can be but one conclusion, and that Is, that property between Oregon Cily and Portland is as safe as stock
In tbe First National Bank of Portlaud. It is far be ter than money at Interest. Agaln.ifyou ask any fair and unpreju
diced man, who does not own property of his own so situated as to be a rival for public favor, as to the handsomest
suburb of Oregon City and with greatest promise for the future, and he will unhesitatingly say : GLADSTONE.
Already there is a population of five hundred people at Gladstone and not a vacant house. Schools, churches, telephone
system and all other modern and up-to-date conveniences rapidly following. '
Rememter the Great Proposition is-
100 lots of your own selection, in the splendid
townslte of Gladstone, on the banks of the
Clackamas river, a mountain stream famed for
its beauty and purity, at $100 per lot, $10 down
and $10 per month without taxes or interest.
Any purchaser can have his money back with $25 profit on each lot when he has paid for
his property, if he is then dissatisfied, provided he give 30 days previous notice to that effect
bright, capable agents wanted in every commu
nity to whom liberal inducements willbe made
'to sell Gladstone Property. Write for full information.
Main and Seventh Streets,
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GREAT STOCK OF CLOTHING
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RAILROAD FARE from Ore
City or any intermediate station.
AW Prices are the Lowest
for Pirst Class Clothing
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