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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, MARCH 251904 OFERSTJFPLY OF BAIN. February and March JIave Had Enouyh for Six Months. It seems as though the celestial plumbers could not repair the leak in the water works, for it is many years since there has been such a con tinuous downpour at this time of the year. The record of the Weather Bur eau show that it rained 26 of the 29 days in February, the total precipitation for that month being 11.08 inches. It rained 17 days of the first 20 days of March, the total for the time beinK 7.57 inches. This is 7.08 inches in ex cees of the average of 33 years for the two months so far. In January the rainfall was 5 22 inches, which was . 01 below the average for that mouth which has held the palm over February and March for wetness until this year. The Weather Eureau begins it year with September 1, the opening ol 'he wet season, and since that dattt in 1903 the rainfall on last Sunday evening has been 41.54 inches, which is 4.89 inches above the average of 33 years. The total to Jan 31. was below the average, but the present wet spell has more than made up the deficiency with its total of 18.65 since February 1, this being half of Portlands average for one year. Sup posing the noimal yearly rainfall to be equally-divided. Portland has over drawn its share by more than severT weeks' supply; in other words, it would take seven weeks' fine weather to make up for the excess the city has had so far Bince September I. ' ' Last February was not quite the wet test on record, for in 1872, the second year for which statistics are available, it rained every one of . the 28 days in Eebruury andeverypne of the first 20 in March. Such 1 weather is due to tha prevalence , of south and Bouthwest windB, which are not usually so persist ent at this season. This notoriously windy month usually has north and northwest winds, which bring clear, Bunny days and cool nights,often with frost. Such weather prevailed in March, 1903, which bad ten clearEdays and only 11 on which rain fell, on six of which 11 there was only a trace. Going back over the records for March up to and including the 20th, 1875, shows only four days without rain, 1890 only two, 1894 continuous wet weather up to and Including the 19th, 1897, every day except one, and 1903 rain every day up to and including the 27th. This March is only surpassed for wetness by four others in 33 years. On the other hand, in 1885 no rain fell in March after the 11th j in 1880 the month had 11 days without rain; in 1883 it rained on the first and not again till the 23rd j 1888 had 17 rainless days, and 1882, 1895, 1890. and 1900 each had 14 days free from rain. One of the favorite sayings of the old est inhabitant is that it always rains on the Fourth of July, and be is now seek ing to cap the climax by saying that it will not dry up until that date, but hiBtory does not bear him out in the firat statement. On only nine Fourths of of July has it rained in 33 years. The largest amount of rainfall on any one Fourth was .36 inch, on only one other occasion did more than a tenth of an inch fall, and on one of the nine Fourths in question there was only a trace. The Oregon Fourth of July has been Hlandered by the oldest inhabi tant. Oregonian, March 22. llich Ore Reported. One of the most important ore strikes in the state in recent years has just been reported from the Kockefeller Group at Snow Creek, near Greenhorn, in East ern Oregon. The "re carries go'd values of $800, besides IP per cent in cinnabar or quicksiki'r, which is much more val uable than the old returns. The value of quicksilver is fluctuating, but averages about 80 cents per pound. This is ttie tirst discovery of quick silver maue in Eastern Oregon, and means much for that suction, coming as it does in decomposed quartz and free gold, carrying some sulphurets. The property joins the Psyche mine, which has beeu a producer for the past two yeais. The discovery was made 20 feet from the Burfxce, where the vein iB eight feet wide, with well defined walls. There has been 700 feet of work done and the ledgeBphow np m excelldiit shape. Lo cal people own controll of tha property and with thum is associated Omaha ami Kansas City capital. READ IT THT0UGH 'Twould Spoil This Story to Tell It In the Headlines. To use an eighteenth century phrase, this is an "o'er true tale." Having happened in a small Virginia town in the winter of 1902," it iB a story very much of the present. Up to a Bhort time ago Mra. John E. Harmon, of Melfft Station, Va., had no personal knowledge oi the rare curative proper ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Last January." Bhe says, "rny baby took a dreadful cold and at one time 1 feared she would have pneumonia, but one of my neignbora told me bow this remedy bad cored her little boy and I began giving it to mr baby at once and it soon cured her, 1 heaitily thank the manufacturers of Chamberlain't Cough Remedy for placing bo great a cure with in my reach. I cannot recommend it too highly or Bay too much in ita favor. I hope all who read this will try it and be convinced as I was." For Bale by U. A, Harding. Jin jRddms to taxpayers A Clear Creek Farmer Expa tiates in a Sarcastic Manner. Sunshine and showers, smiles and flowers greet ns on all sides. The. de ceptive '-hoot" of the venerable grouse, and. the occasional visit of a prospective office-seeker maketh melody in the hearts of the sturdv sons of toil all alorg up the limpid waters of Clear Creek. Yes, Mother Earth in her daintiest robes tells us in various ways Spring is on. HoneBt, law-abiding tillers of earth Republican brothers and Democratic fellow-citizens, gird on your armor sow ith a bountiful hand, that we may reap the luscious fruits and garner the golden grain in abundance. If, by our early rising, late and persistent ef forts, o have a little above our actual needs we shall have a place to put it where it is safe and suro. Let me re mind you of our official servants. Their time Is money. They even sit up nights to serve the people and bestow unnum bered blessings on us, while we are quietly relaxing our muscles and nerves on bids of ease, Don't be rash and con demn a poor County Judge, Assessor or Commissioner when they double your assessment and cause you to pay a small pittance for their generous and united ability. As I before stated their time and talents are not to be sneezed at. Again we are living in prosperous times in times of a high protective tariff; our coffers filled to repletion ; our bftrus bursting with plenty; our rporta alive with the contributions of com merce, and our County not less than $200,0,)0i',ebt. Gentlemen, Grangers, Socialists, one and all, give heed to my warning,' ap ply your energies to the wants of, the soil, bend to your plows, hoes and crad les ; it will never do to yield in this Pres'dential year. Listen to the arisen voice of Geo. C. Brownell embrace his lovely person ; re-elect our present county officials help rake in the chest nuts, and we will sweep the country for high tariff, high taxes, Teddy and be happy. Yours for prosperity, Why Not? Gladtldinys. It rains and ruins and then rains some more for a change. Sunday was a busy day for the farm ers; repairing fences after the destruc tive wind storm of Saturday night, the 19 intt. It left strewn fences, broken telephone lines, blockaded thorough fares, and wrecked many small build ings. Those two bright days of last week were enjoyed immensely by the hooters and neighbor woin-n as they were seen and heard in various oirections. It aeemed as though they were paying a lust tributs to old Solomon. Stock has depreciated a great deal in price as well as in Hush lately. Year ling calveB have been selling at $7 per head, and sheep at 75 cents per head. You people who are roaring about bad roads ought to come over in road district No. 27 and learn a few hints from the German empire. Last week a team was seen passing along without a driver. - Nothing much was thought about it until a few days later when a hat was seen lloating arofind in a Blush of mud. A closer investigation revealed i pair of Bhoes and some unmentionable underwear. Suppose the driver must have wenr, on down, "as nothing ln'.a been heard of him. When the super visor was accosted about it a broad dutch grin overspread his face ami he Bald : "Py Gott, a man ought not to go into a hole until some one else trys it." We are glad to learn that Miss Pearl Leaho is able to take charge of her school again at Kural Dell after going through a seige ot the lagrippe. Miss Katie Riding and Miss Pearl Leaho are two successful teachers that District No. 5 can afford to brag on. There was a party seen out fishing the other day on Salt Creek. One of the brunettes said that she had good luck as she got two nibbles, two waterdogs and one ladpole, and then was called home to entertain some visitors Of couree she took possession of the pole and left the reBt to tad along beluud. Ella, vou had better be careful where vou liiutir that washing as it is getting about time ot year for pants to walk oil' iu the guise o! somnambulist. There was a young Mrs. went to town last week after some kerosene and can e home thoroughly saturated. The Be auel of the accident will likely always remain a mystery, but some have al ready ventured to say that it was Jo Pete's electio.i jug. Martha, we saw a fellow a few daya ago with a splinter in hi heel. Suppose he had been fishing too. The mutual telephone seems to be a sure thing up our way. It would be a decided success wi'h central at Lone Shack, situated one-fourth mile oil Salt Creek. Last week was a busy one among the taxpayers, rustling to pay their unjust rent before the 15th of March. Some fell Bhort, while others were more suc cessful and paid the highest tax that waa ever dealt out to old Clackamas, which has the honor of paying the highest tax In the state. Now, my good Republican friend, let ub cast our thoughts back two years and recall what was promised if we would vote her straight. Hon. O. B. Dimick stated in hia campaign that there waa only two waya to redeem the county and lift the burden from the taxpayera. One waa to atop the road improvement and cap ture the funds, and the other was to vote her straight. Since that time we have witnessed the sad result of both and find ourselves under a greater en cumbrance than ever. No doubt a great many thought that waa the missing link, but aince that part of the chain has been patched to its full strength, still there is another weak spot, but Mr. G. B. D. need not attempt to explain where it is. We know he ia composed of good material bnt think he waa picked abort on prophecy. Don't forget the primaries on the 4th of April, and vote her straight. Snowflakb. DAMASCOS. The meetings at the Free Methodist Church are still In progress. Some are of the opinion that the battle has just begun. Mr. William Cooke is on the sick list with the lagrippe. The terrific wind Btorm of Saturday evening did considerable damage in our part ol the country. Mr Paulson's h'-use whb blown off its foundation and was badly damaged. Mr. Young's barn was blown over, killing three sheep. Mr. Charlie Thorpe has retired from business for awhile. A pleasant surprise serenade was given Mr. H. Hilieary last Sunday in hpnor of his birthday. Miss Ruby Cooke is at. home for a few days from school on account of small pox. Woodcutter. OTBW ERA, Newt Oriteser rnoveu on to his own farm last Tuesday. Mrs Plrkle has accepted the position of janitor at the New Era school. Dr. LaBh, of Portland, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Houghman, at present. Mark Sly tef, of Portland, and Nate LitBel, of Oregon City, were visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Slyter , Sunday. j Mrs. J. Hoffman visited' friends at Milwaukee Sunday . Considerable fence was biown down by the wind last Saturday night causing the Sabbath to be broken in repairing damages. Wm. Slyter purchased a supply of farming implements of A. Kocher, of Canby, last Friday. Mr. Slyter says he can do better in buying at Canby than in Portland. Rae Newbury has a new Weedeii up right steam engine, with which he con templates running an electric light plant to furnish lights for the city soon. Twenty-six of Clackamas couniy school teachers, Superintendent Ziuser included, met at the New Ei a school house Saturday and had a very inter eating and instructive meeting both in the forenoon and afternoon. At 12:30 o'clock the ladies of New Era escorted all present to the Grange Hall where a, table was bountiiully spread with deli cious eatables, and all did ample justice to them. Elmer and Frank Mcrthur.are ex pected home next week. Frank has served three years and Elmer five years in the Philippine Islands for Uncle Sam. The recent wind Btorm blew part of the shingles off G. H. Brown's house, and the roof off August Sheer's buggy shed, and a tree across Mr. Boyland's house lear Twilight Hall. Fortunately no one was injured, John Crader, of Portland, visited his sister, Mrs. Friedrich, Sunday night. ' A Socialist meeting was held at the home of Mr. Burgoyne Sunday after noon to di'cuss what actions are to he taken in the coming election campaign. A bear was seen in town Saturday morning. It was Harry Buir, the potato merchaut of Canby. Ethyl Bradtl spent Saturday and Sun day with her sister, Mrs. Gansnider, in Portland. Geo. Blanclwrd, of Portland, visittd his parents here over Sunday. I. LeMahue and Capt. J. Appereon. of Oregon City, attended the Farmers' In stitute here Tuesday . Any one wishing a good, light team and rig will do well to call upon Mr. Wyman. We do not thiuk the Loys have much respect for themselves or their parents to do as they did at the Farmers' in stitute. The following program was carried out at the Farmers' Institute at the Grange 11 all Tuesday in the presence of nearly one huudrtd people: Opening address by A. W. France. Song by the Grangers. Response by Dr. Jas. Withycombe en couraging the boys to stick to the farm and livn happy; also stating that one ton of butter oalv takes about 50 cents worth of substance from the soil and is worth about $500, while one ton of oats or wheat takes about $7 from the soil aud is worth 20 to $25. He also advised making the farm attractive for the hoys and girls and not work them eighteen hours a day. Music by Miss Katie Newbury. Prof. A. L. Kinsley spoke on nlant food and the use of fertilizers, stat ng that out of the 77 or 7a substances in earth, only fourteen are required for plant growing. Nitrogen, phosnhoric acid, potash and lime are most essential In stating the value of the different sub stances he values nitrogen at 15 cents per pound, and phosphoric acid and potash about five cents per pound for plant food. He bitterly opposed wood ashes on potato ground as it produces scab. A lively discussion followed and many questions were aBked. He advised land plaster on such as vetch, clover and the like, but it must be Bowed early and not to exceed 75 pounds per acre. He objects to summer fallowing as it means loss to the farmer and does not enrich the soil. Dinner was spread in the dining room and all partook freely. AFTERNOON SESSION'. Prof. F. L. Kent explained the varia tions in milk and cream testing. An other lively diacuasion followed. Song by Mra. Randall. Prof. A. B. Cordley explained orchard and ' garden peata and recommended epraying. Southern Pacific Freight Agent being present waa called upon and responded by showing the advantage the railroads are to the farmer in marketing his pro duce. Dr. Withvcombe spoke on Dairying on the Small Farm. Prof. Kiniley talked on Origin of the soil and value thereof, showing that all soil came by the decomposition of Btone. Disscussion. Prof. Cordley explained the potato Diignt and us remedies. Discussion. EVENING SESSION. Value nf Herds by Prof. Hent. Rural Scboql Problems and the Con solidating .of iPublio Schools 'jy Prof. Cordley. Dr. YVitleycombe spoke on Forage Plants. Music by Katie Newhnry. The Agricultural College iu all its Phases (illustrated by magic lantern) by Prof.. Kent. Dr. Witlycombe also illustrated the different b-eejls of cattle, horaep, sheep, goats and hogs, explaining their good and bad qualities. Showed one cow that produced 34 pounds of butter in seven days and over 500 pounds in one vear. ajtamtuvriny Cured. Rev. W. Bruce of Snrincwuter. bai developed a system by which stammer. imr is cured. He will be at the Eleutiic Hotel on Thursday afternoon, March 31. and will be glad to meet all who are thus afflicted. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Cure dyspepsia and all disorders arising from inuiKwsiiun. i'.uuo.eu ov pnymcaiis everywhere. No euro no tmv. 'lit and 6lln. For sale nv Hmillev Brother. Tiful paokii;e free by writing lo V. BANNER SALVS the most hcallna ss'vf in the wor d. 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