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8 OREGON CITY COURIER FRIDAY, APRIL 8,5104 OREGON CITY COURIER. Published Every Friday by OREGON CITY COURIER PDBLISHINGCO J. H. Wistoveb, Editor and Burinese Manager S. liXX WmtoteH, local Editor. Intend In Oregon City Pottoffloe as 2nd-clais natter SUBSCRIPTION KATES. Paid In advance, per year 160 Sixtaonths '5 Clubbing Bates Oregon City Courier and Weekly Oregonian .$2.2J Oregon City Courier and Weekiy Courier- Journal 2.00 Oregon City Courier and Weekly Examiner.. 2.50 Oregon City Courier and the Cosmopolitan-.- 2.26 Oregon City Conrier and the Commoner! 2.00 Oregon City Courier and Twice..a-Week Journal 2.25 Orecon City Courier and Weekly Journal .... 2.00 Oregon City Cornier and Daily Journal 4.50 OyTbe date opposite your address on the paper donoteslhe tlmeto which youhavepaid II this notieels markedyour subseilptlon is due, TURNING THEIR BACKS ON IN VESTIGATION. If there is one thing more certain than another, it is that the republi cans are afraid to have the lid re moved from the postoffice department. The real season fcr their fear is that they want no more exposures on the eve of a national campaign. Indeed, they have demonstrated that they dare not venture upon an investigation at this time. They made every effort to escape it, and were at last driven to plead a mere technicality as their eiccuee. Mr. Williams, the minority leader, was pitiless. He was so persistent, in deed, that no doubt he earned the repu tation of impoliteness during the last week or two. He proposed an amend ment to the postoffico appropriation bill ADOISI The stock in the Oregon City Courier owned by the writer and his family, has been transferred to Mr, Shirley Buck and Professor H. L. McCann, both of this county, and this issue of the Courier substantially ends our connection as editor and manager of this paper. For the past seventeen months we have published the Courier to the beBt of our ability and have aimed to make of it a paper worthy of the good opinion and support of the citizens of this county. It is with some regret that we part with its ownership and turn it over to new but worthy hands. The publishing of a country newspaper is a many-sided job, and he who dots it well and satisfactory both (o himHelf, his party and his con stituency, must be a mitny-sided man. We have made many friends in Oregon City and this county whom we shall very much regret to leave. We feel that there is no better town of its size and no richer couuty in the world than Oregon City and Clackamas county and that each of them have bright days stored up for them in the womb of the future. It Is not needful that we discuss the reasons leadinif up to and bringing about the sale of the Courier stock und the dis posal of our intercut in the plant and business. Suffice it to say that labor troubles and the feeling that we were possibly not giving to the party to which we adhere in this county as radical and efficient a paper as they deserve, bad much to do with the motives that brought the sale about. While we re gret to Bever our connection with the Courier, 'we feel that we are leaving its future in most excellent hands, and that the paper under the new management will be better and more prosperous and more eflicient in every way under their management, and control than it hag been in our hands. We commit to their hands that which we have attempted to build with all confidence that good will come from it. 'ft ith a thousand thanks to those of all creeds and all politics who have been our friends and with nothing but the kindest wfoheB for those who have criticised and found fault, we lay the burden of editorial management down and paBS over the control to new and abler hands. J, II. Wustovku. When Sheriff John K. Shaver goes out of office on the first day of next June his deputies will give him a banquet. He has a sufficient number of deputies, if they will put up a dollar apiece to give him a pretty good farewell. Democracy means a broad and liberal government. Republicanism means a government for the trustB, by the trusts and for the trusts, choose ye between tuem. The political pot is beginning to boil md a few of our lie publican office hold ing friends are beginning to stew. The Democrats of Clackamas county have their opportunity now, if they will embrace it well and good. An honest man is the noblest work of 'Sod if he Is a Democrat. The redemption of ClackaniHS county it In the election of a Democratic ticket. CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED With local applications as they cannot each the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is i blood or constitutional disease, and In rder to cure it you must take Internal rem edies. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken In ternally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall e Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed hy one of the best physicians In this coun try for years, and Is a regular prescription. It Is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, jctlng directly on the mucous surfaces. Tbs perfect combination of the two In redlents Is what produces such wonderful insults in curing catarrh. Send for testi monials, free. F. J. CHENEY & Co., bold by druggists, 75c. Toledo, O. Hall's Family Pills are the best. providing for the appointment oi a select committee of five members of the house and three senators to make a complete investigation into the alleged frauds of the postoffice department. Thereupon, the point of order was made that the amendment was not germane, and was new legislation-. It wai in vain that Mr. Williams urged the withdrawal of the point of order ; the attitude of the republicans was such th"t they might as well have sai l, " If we do not insist on this point of order, our party will be in jured by the exposure that will ensue." The point of order was made by Mr. Overstreet, and Mr. Williams reminded him that he stood in between this in vestigation of the postoffice department by congress with his point" of order. Then the minority leader appealed to the house from the decision of the chair, and followed this up by some very em barrassing remarks. He wanted to know what a miserable little rule of the house amounted to when it is consid ered that it is the only obstruction lying between the republicans and a right1 eouaness far greater than the righteous ness of a technical decision, and he de declared emphatically that the only way honesty can be secured in the post olllce department was either by the gentleman withdrawing his point of order, or 'jy the house marching over the point bodily Mr. WilliamB begged Mr. Overstreet to withdraw his point of order, so that the country will not have it to say that, rather than have an investigation of rottenness, the house will stand upon a bare little parliamentary technicality that amounts to nothing in any citizen's mind; and he warned the republicans that the people of the United States are a greater power than the house, and would know that when a gentleman makes a point of order as the representa tive of his party, it Is because his party does not want the postoffice investi gated. Such republicans as Grosvenor, Tayne and Cooper felt it incumbent on them to come to the defense of the tactics agreed on by the republicans to smother an in vestigation, but they were wise enough to confine themselves to showing that the amendment of Mr. Williams was clearly obnoxious to the rules. In reply, Mr. Williams said he had not sworn to support the rules of the house, but to do his duty to the country ; and he declared hervas not hypocrite enough to disguise his purpose and object. Whereupon the republicans turned their backs on an investigation which they could not afford to make at the beginning of a national campaign and Btirely the people are wise enough to understand their motives. PANAMA SANITARY PROBLEM. The report that the members of the Panama canal commission have already Bailed for Colon to inspect the route of the canal preparatory to the delivery of the property to Uncle Sam, will be re ceived by all friends of the great enter prise with b sense of satisfaction mixed with enthusiasm, for they are reminded that the work ot actual construction is now but a question of a short while. The present mission of the commis sion, while primarily one of inspection, has largely to do with the vitally im portant question of sanitation within the canal zone, he United States will not commit the criminal folly of hurrying the excavation of the Titanic ditch before every means known to modern science for the stamping out of pestilential germs and conditions has been resorted to by the sanitary department of the enterprise, which is under the immediate direction of the surgeon general of the United btates army. It is gratifying to know that Colonel William Gorgas, who accompanied the commission to the istiimua, will oe tne active force in the great task of making the route of the canal sanitary. It was Colonel Gorgv who performed the re markable sanitary feat of practically stamping yellow lever out of Cuba dur iag the American occupation of the ijland. Dr. John W, Loss, medical di rector of the United States navy, who also accompanied the commission, is quoted as having expressed the opinion ttiat under proper sanitary arrangements the canal zone can be made as salubrious as Cuba. This is indeed encouraging, for since the American army instituted a vigorous housecleaning down there, the public health statistics show that the sickness and mortality is quite nor mal, with no epidemic disease to speak of. Havana seems to be permanently free of yellow fever . This is what is necessary, and Colonel Gorgas is the man for the work. We expect to see a vigorous scientific cam paign for the cleansing and proper sani tation of the canal zone begun at ouce under his experienced direction, with confidence that his efforts will make life and health comparatively safe in the labor camps across the isthmus'atter the active operations begin. Jlmmi ill ill taiMiiiiiJiiiiitfiiiiitWAiAiiilriiiiiiilirtiiiiiittliiiiiltliiiiiiii t4 ft ft dliinilliiinij1 iffllimnlSIHiiniTlBimiiitlCni irirt81--. n nftimmSjimiriliniii Important Announcement BTiiillpiDW MpimifpiifliiinmfiNim . A Chinook man wis to stingy too sub scribe far a newspapar so he sent his little boy to borrow a copy of the Courier of a neighbor. In his haste the boy ran over a $4 Btand of bees and in ten minutes looked like a watery sum mer squash. His cries reached his fath er who ran to his assistance, and failing to notice a barbed wire fence, ran into it, breaking it down, cutting a handful of flesh from his anatomy, and ruining a $5 pair pants. The old cow took ad vantage of the gap in the fence and got into a corn field and killed herself eat ing green corn. Hearing the racket his wife ran, upsetting a four-gallon churn of rich cream into a basket of kittens, drowning them all. In the hurry she dropped a $25 set oft teeth. The baby, left alone crawled through the spilled cream into the parlor, ruin ing a brand new $20 carpet. During the excitement the oldest daughter ran away with the hired man, the dog broke up eleven setting hens and the. calveb got out and chewed the tails off four fine shirts. THE DIAMOND SUPPLY. The people of the United States take the larger portion of the $400,000,000 worth of diamonds which the South African mines have added to the world's supply. In 1903 the diamonds brought directly to the United States from the Cape of Good Hope were worth $S,- 103,222 and in 1902 the total importa tion was $17,087,195. Rough diamonds are usually cut and polished at Am sterdam, Antwerp, London and New V ork. There are so many large fortunes in the United States that a great deal of the money seeks investment in dia monds, though they draw no interest. They are considered nice to have, and are regarded as good stuff to lay by for a "rainy day" or an emergency in Wall street. In the heat aud rush of our prosperity it is easy to account for the absorption of so many beautifying gems. It requires, too, a good many diamonds to keep third-rate actresses advertised. The paste articles will do for entertain ers of a lower grade. There is no better country than Ore gon, notwithstanding that it propigates Republicans as other countries propi gate weeds. 1 John L. Sullivan, the once mighty premier of the prize riug, has at last seen the error of his way and is turning his talents to good account by writing a series of articles for the New York American urging young ' men to avoid whiskey. He says no man can whip John Barleycorn, and has tried it him self and knows. He presents a picture of himself in perfect manhood, when he knocked out all comers with ease, and asks all youthful readers how he woulJ like to tackle John L, in his prime. Presuming that they would decline the proposition, he thea wants young men to say to themselves. "If I know enough not to tackle John L. Sullivan, he ought to know enough not to tackle whiskey, the thing that could beat Sullivan or any other man that ever lived." Judge Thomas F. Ryan has been out during the past week looking at the country roads. Jujge, you ave some what late ; there has been some three thousand country farmers looking at these roads all winter and tbey have been saying things about them that are not entirely complimentary to the couuty court. The Republican primaries on last Saturday were amazingly quiet. The G. O. P. Btownell party in this county ia laying back for something. C G. Huntley, he of the good looks and Republican proclivities, caught 33 trout on last, Saturday or Monday, we forget which. From now on until the first Monday in June he will fiab only tor suckers. It is the open season for fish ol that kind. At the Baptist church on Friday even- Senator Brownell ii looking pretty ' ing Rev. J. U. Beaven will give an illus- hard after that tcougressional nomina tion . It ia an Ignatus fatus Senator, the closer you get to it the farther away it looks to be. Farmer John Bradley has come to town. Ha haa sniffed the political battle from afar and ia now in the thick of the fight. trated lecture on "Ben Hur" "a tale theOhrist." The lecture will begin 7.30 p. m. ' ""T" : has been apparent for some time that Clackamas I I County was not receiving its just share of immigra- , tion flowing into the State.' This has come about largely from the fact that other localities have made special effort, through local organizations and in the distribution of literature, to induce and invite new comers into their respect Counties. Clackamas County has to pay a large sum as its part of the appropriation for the Lewis and Clark Fair, and it ought in all conscience to receive its proportion of the rewards in the way of new settlers to buy up our surplus lands and aid in the building up of new industries. For the purpose of helping myself, and directly and indirectly this great County, I have opened a real estate office in Portland, at 233 Washington Street, Labbe build ing, first floor, and will be open for business on and after April 1st. Capt. James P. Shaw, late of Hood River, who was associated with the real estate department of my office some years ago, will have charge of the Portland office, and will be a full partner in the real estate department of the business, both in Portland and Oregon City. Having lived many years in Portland, Capt. ShaAV has an intimate ac quaintance with the metropolis and its people. Frpm now on we will have special opportunities for, selling real estate left with us. We shall make a specialty of the following properties : Clackamas County Lands Oregon Gty Investments Gladstone Property, jfa Hood Rtver Fruit and Berry Lands. And shall at all time3 try and attract Capitalists to' take advantage of the untold resources of thi3 great County. We wish to increase our list of farms for sale and can promise faithful and efficient service. Would be pleased to have visitors to Portland call and get acquaint ed with our plan of selling lands. The firm name will be :-: Cros & Shaw :-: ' Main St., Oregon City, Or. 233 Washington 5t Portland, Or A fawW-WW &n9 WlW Jij : Mr. W. E. Wester, of Sunnyside, a recent accuisition from the good old state of Missouri, was in town Wednes day aud paid the Courier a plesant call. Mr. Wester ia a Democrat of the Mis souri breed. He has purchased a farm near Olackan and expects to rema'n permanently a citizen. "f have used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with moat aatiafau.uiy results," says Mrs. F. L. Phelps, Hous ton, Texas. For indigestion, biliousness and constipation these tablets are most excellent. Sold by Geo. A. Harding. Suffered for Eight Months. I can heartily recommend Acker's Tablets for Dyspepsia and Stomach Troubles. I have been Buffering for eisjht months and tried many remedies without any relief, until I got Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets, which I used only a short time and am now perfectly well. Thanking you for the speedy recovery, I am gratefully yours, Francis I Gannor, Vancouver, Wash. For sale by Hunt ley Bros. & Oo. Send to W. H. Hooker & Co., Buffalo N. Y., for a free trial package. (Noth ing like them.) FOR SALLS5 Point, Oregon City, at a bargain. New seven-room house with base ment and large lot. Plenty of fruit, berries and roses, one block from car line. For terms call and see me and look the place over from top to bottom. Good view and neighbor hood. J. W. KELLY, Oregon City, Oregon. On Sunday there will be regular ser vices at the Baptist church, morning and evening. The evening sermon will be illustrated. The young people will have a special meeting at 6.30 p. m. The Finest Fruit The very finest fruits of the shoe manufactories have been selected to complete our stock. Theswelleststylesl In all the varieties ot lasts, tops, toes and trimmings, every pair a beauty, with solid, substantial wear to back them and make them sensible bargains will be found at KRAUSE BROS. Oregon Gty Shoe House SPECIAL 30 DAYS SAEB At Bradley's Second Hand Store All Goods in Hardware Line Greatly Reduced. We can save you money if you want anything we handle. New and second hand goods kept in stock. Examine our stock before buying elsewhere. W. W. BRADLEY Next door to Heinz Bakery. :-:We Are In a Position:-:- k a o t L Jill to V J V . v yJl """cnciK.cn, sup- " ' ""T-"-tff Phes' of which e cay a "PV a " Mri'ltH complete stock. We' are 1 11 TT you fair. One price to all. R. L. HOLM AN, Undertaker and Embalmer. Office one door south of courthouse, or at cigar store op posite Bank of Oregon City. In Every Department of Banking, the Bank of Oregon Citv Is Prepared to Serve You in a Satisfactory Manner. Spring Has Arrived WE are now prepared to serve you in the following line with Stoves, Hardware &. Furniture at greatly reduced prices. Call and examine our stock and get our figures. We will save you from 10 to 20 per cent on all goods. Second-hand goods bought and sold. Sugarman & Son Cor. 5th and Main St., Oregon City Better ehoes, lower prices. Red Front. CANBY PACKING - COMPANY -- CANBY, OREGON. Headquarters for Fresh Meats. Highest prices paidor butcher ock R.P."BIazier & Co., Props A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Bur dock Blood Bittera is the natural, never failing remedy lor a lazy liver.