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OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10. 1905. OREGON CITY COURIER. ' Published Every Friday by OREGON CITV COURIER PUBLISHING CO. Entered In Oregon Dlty Poetoffloe an 2ml-clus matter 80B8CR1PTION KATKH. TJdtnadvanct.peryetir I 60 Six month 76 Clubbing lMea Oregon City Courier and Weekly Oregonlan.$2.00 ' " " " Examiner.. 2.50 ," " , " The Commoner.. 1 75 " " "Twice A Week Journal 1 75 Daily Journal , 5.00 "The date opposite your address on the paper donotes the time to whlc'. you haie paid II this noticBis marked your subscription is due of money. The Governor sayg he won't live in it if the State does bay it, bat this is little objectionable, for a man can be hired to care for it at not to exceed $100 a month. This would provide one more place for the hanrgy henchman of some influential politician. What a shame that such grafts as this pass the Legislature every session, and that this one is likely to slip through at any time. , CAN ANYBODY TELL? A FORTUNATE CHOICE. The people of Oregon have much to be thankful for in that Geo. E. Cham berlain occupies the govarnor's chair. Members of the Legislature had their pockets full of bills with an emer gency clause attached, by whioh de vice they counted on evading the ref erendum and a chance to have their pet measure turned down by a vote of the people. The governor promptly gave notice that he would veto bills passed with an emergency clause attached, as no emergency existed, That he would not permit fie Legislature to dofcat the will of the people as exprojsed in the adop tion of the initiative and referendum amendment. ' Now we are assured of cleanor work by the Legislature. That body knows its proceedings are subject to roview by the people, tt is probable that the Bepublican organization oould have fluccoeded in electing a man who was half way acceptable to the people. Perhaps their faith in being able 'to elect any old thing is responsible for our having today a chief executive whose hands are not tiojl by political machinery and who is able and will ing to fearlessly discharge Uie duties of his oilice. Now that the advantage in having a check on the extra vageiit looters of the State Treasury is apparent, it is probable that the people will realize their good fortune and refuse to yiold the governorship next time to the corrupt political gang that dominates Oregon politics. OREGON UNDER A CLOUD. The state of Oregon is under a dark cloud. Tho oyos of the nation have been dirooted toward her. From a distauoe where all her sins are widely published and few of hor virtues are known, oar state appearB a soothing mass of corruption, knavery and law lessness. Who is responsible for all this? JSither a clique of Oregon's most prominent nion or President Kooso yelt, who is personally directing against them a relentless proseentiou. They are responsible if guilty the pregidont if they are not. In auy evont they havo cast a shadow over a state's fair nnmo, Men who are not so able to so conduct their publio life as to koop froo from trials ou criminal charges are unfit representatives of publio interests. Disgustod with those disgraceful episodes, we believe the pooplo will uow demand a change. May a light porno to show the pooplo that this all grows put of n wilingnesB to hold up and honor moil known to be lacking in character and honesty. A St. Louis reader of The Com moner wants to know why a stolen horse should be returned to the owner, while a stolen franchise is held to be good ae against the people from whom it was stolen?. The Commoner is not able to give any good reason. If any body attempts to give a reason, it will probably be that tiie stockholders are innocent purchasers, but as that does not protect one who buys a stolen horse innocently, it can hardly be accepted as a sound reason. The time may come when the courts will treat a stolen franchise as they treat any thing else stolen, bnt probably before that time comes cities will cease to either sull or give away their fran chises to private corporatitous. THE COMING SHOW. The best talent in Oregon City promises to reopen' Shively's opera house with a performance full of fun and merriment. Everybody likes home talent. The whole town turns out to its performances. This is right. It shows a commendable pride in our home ability. It inidoates something else too ; namely, that our home pro ductions are the most entertaining shows that the town affords. Good luck to the boys. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mother's Favorite. The Jsoothing and healing proper ties of this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it a favorite with people every where. It is especially prized by mothers of small children, for colds, croup ana whooping cough, as.it al ways affords quick relief, and as it ooutains no opium or other harmful drug, it may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Geo. A. Harding. PROPER CRITICISM. Tho corroBDondent wits right who said, in last week's Courier, that the prayer in the Oregon Legislature on bohalf of Senator Jonn H. Mitchell was out of plat'O and that it showed thoughtlessness or bad manners. Tho Senator may be a fast friend of tho minister. ' Tho minister may believe his friend innocent of tho crimes with whioh he is charged. In such case t would not btt improper for the min ister to enter his closet to pray that no unjust or unmerited punishmeut Bhould fall upon his friend. But the Legislative Hall is not the proper place to plead tho cause of an indicted publio otUoor. Nor was the time appropriate. The ends of justice aro not bo likely to be reached when man's case is tried out by tho public before a jury has been permitted to pass upon tho merits of the prosecu tion or defense. A healthful minded people will wish to see Senator Mitchell, if iunoeout, vindicated and freed from all sus picion; it gnlity, it will wish to set tho full measure of punishment mooted out to him that the humblest citizen, under like circumstances would receive. Soldiers' Day at the Fair. George A. Harding and O. A. Wil l'ams, of Meade Post, No. 3, Grand Army of the Republio, went to Port land Thursday to attend a meeting of the general committee, which will make arrangements for a Grard Army Day at the Lewis and Clark Fair, June 28. Delegatos from Oregon City, Vancouver and Portland Posts were present, and ' Captain J. P. Shaw, of Portland, was elected chair man. The meeting took place in the Oregonian building. Soldier's Day at the Fair will follow the Department Encampment of Oregon, which will take plaoe in Orogou City, June 20, 21 and 23 "and the . Dopartuient Encampment of Washington and Alaska, which will bo held in Van couver, Wash., on the same dates. Coughs and colds, down to the vory bordorland of consumption yield to the soothing healing influence of Dr. Wood'u Norway Pine Syrup. SnreCure For Piles. Itching Piles produce m )isture and cause itching, this form, as woll as blind, blooding or protruding pilos aro cured by Dr. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy Stops itching and bloeding. Absorbs tumors. OOo a jar at drug gists, or sent by mail. Treatise free. Write mo about your case. Dr. Bo sanko, Phila. Pa. Charman & Co., druggists. School Report, Following is the school report of the Reaver Creek district number 15, for the mouth of ending January 27, 14)05 : Number of pupils remaining ou roll, 21; average daily attendance, 17; absent marks, 29; tardy marks, 7. Those neither absent nor tardy during the mouth aro: Max llolman, Walter Knutz, Benny Fisher aud Alva Hughes. Visitors during tho month were F. Kamrath, director ; H. llol man, clerk; Misses Lydin Hornshnh, Hazel Giuther, Carrie Schuehel, Laura Schnobeland Babe Sehuebol Visitors are always welcome. Elnote Giuther, teacher. EXECUTIVE MANSION. There is an ancient 'structure in Safemtlmt interested parties have been trying for years to unload on tho state. The price is a fancy one but as the taxpayers foot the bill, that in im material. Besides, it is to be called the Governor's mansion, and man sions are supposed, ocost a great deal An Editor's Opinion ol Royal Gorge. Edyth Tozier Weatherred. in des cribing a recent trip over the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, says iu "The imposition: ' '"At last the goal of tho ambition of yoars has been reached marvelous, wonderful, grand aud inspiring Royal Gorge is on either hand. The oiily disappointing thing is you only have one pair of eyes, while the train darts in and out of tlie tremendous chasm. If any who have never seen it are wondering how it looks just go aud see. Thousands have tried to des cribe it, yet every atteuipt falls short of giving tho subject justice." If you contemplate a tiip East, write W. C. McBrido, 124 Third street Portland, Oregon, for booklets pictur ing Colorado's famous scenery and any other information you may desire. THE SURE WAY to prevent pneumonia and consump tion is to cure your cold when it first appears. Acker's English Remedy will stop tho congli in a night, and drive the cold out of your system. Always a quick and sure cure fof asthma, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. If it does not satisfy you we will refund your J money. Huntley Bros. Co. Women as Well as Men Are M miserable by Kidney and Bladder Trouble. Kidney .trouble preys upon the mind, discourages and lessens ambition ; beauty, vigor ana cneertui ness soon disappear' when the kidneys are out of order or dis eased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncom mon for a child to be bom afflicted with weak kidneys. If the child urinates too often, if the urine scalds the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able to control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of the diffi culty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased conditior of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made miser able with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamo-Root is soon realized. It is sold by druggists, 111 fifty cent and one-dollar size bottles. You may have a sample bottle by mail free, also a Homo of Swamp-Root pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Root, including many of the thousands of tteti monial letters received from suffei-rs cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & i.o., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistime, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle M'GLASHAN NAMED FOR FIRE CHIEF. Fountain Hose Company Selects a Man to Oppose Frank McGinnis. J. A. McGlashau was Thursday night nominated for the office of chief of the Oregon Citys fire department and Henry Roos was placed in nomin ation for the office of fire commis ioner. These candidates will be voted on at the firemen's election the first Monday in March. The only other candidate that has appeared so far for the office of chief of the department is Frank McGinnis, of the Columbia Hook and Ladder Company. The con test is expected to be a warm one. Mr. McGlashan and Mr. Roos were members of Fountain Hose Company,' which elected officers for the ensuing year. Lawrence Ruconich, Chris Hartman and J. A. McGlashau were appointed a committee to arrange for the renovation of the hall of the Fountain Hpse Company. The meet ing room will be refurnished. The following officers were elected,' afterJ which the members maugiea in a feed, solos were rendered, and a social time was enjoyed : R. E. Woodward, president ; Isaao Pursifull, vice presi dent; Chris Hartman, "treasurer; E. Frederick, secretary ; Clarence Os burn, foreman; M. Replogyle, first assistant foreman ; A. C. Cox, second assistant foreman. Grave Trouble Forseen, It needs but little foresight, to tell, that when your stomach and liver are badly affected, grave trouble is ahead, unless you take the proper medicine for your disease, as Mrs. John A. Young, of Clay. , N. Y , did. She says: "I had neuralgia of the liver and storaaoh, my heart was weakened, aud I could not eat. I was vory bad for a long time, but in Elec tric Bitters, I found just what I needed, for they quickly relieved and cured me. " Best medioine for weak women. Sold under gurarantee by Howell & Jones, druggists, at 50c a bottle. Pretty Safe Rule to Go By. When there is a feeling that the heart or lungs, blood or liver, brain or uervos are diseased, at once com mence to doctor tlie stomacn. mat is the foundation of the trouble in 1)0 100. Commence to regulate tho digestive organs, get them in healthy working condition, and the other troubles will leave of rhemsolvcs. Diseases wlncli nave their beginning iu the stomach must be cured thrrngh the stomach. The modicino for stomach disorders and half the ills of life, is Dr. Guun's tmproved Liver Pills. They are sold Iy all druggists for 25c per box. One bill is a d' se. These pills put all the pigestive organs in good condition so rUmh disease baa no basis to work upon. Charman & Co. Rev. Beaven Resigns. The annual meeting of the moinbers of the First Baptist Chinch took place Thursday night and a telegram was read from the pastor, Rev. J. H. Beaven, who is now iu New Jersey nt the bedside of his mother, who is Ul there. Mr. Beaven wired his resignation as pastor of the church but as there was no reason given in the telegram, which stated that a let ter would follow, no action was taken and the church body will wait until the arrival of the letter. Thursday night's rueoting was an interesting one, and the following papers were read:" Shut.Ius," Mrs. R. W. Porter; "Missionary Societies, " Miss Allen; "Church Music," A. b. . Dresser : "Young People Society," Kenneth Latourette; "Prayer Meeting," Mrs. 1). C. Latourette; "Suuday School," Mrs. A. S. Dresser; "Ladies' Aid Society," Miss Carrie 1 Parker; "Social Life iu the Church," Mrs. C. A. Nash. Weekly Oregonian AND Oregon City Courier ONE YEAR $2.00 IN ADVANCE Oregon City and Its Chronic Kickers Z"N A CITY, not any larger than the county seat of Clackamas County, it was J I the rule for a certain pessimistic crowd of knockers to hang on to the coat tails ot every ambitious and energetic man m his hard climb upward, and then when success was assured, in spite of their doleful and evil prophecies, to ' suddenly let go and swing their hats as original discoverers of a new genius. This city is growing as never before. Great manufacturing plants with millions of investments are strengthening the city's position as a beehive .of industry and the in creased output is going out to the markets of the world and very little is said of known about it.; If any other city on the Pacific Coast had erected a $500,000.00 pulp mill last year and placed water wheels utilizing near ten thousand horse power, the ends of the earth would have known about it. If any other city in the world was to begin the construction of a. great paper mill, and a monster electric power plant, as Oregon City will this year and to cost millions, a unanimous and joyful cry would go up from all quarters and people would vie with each other in extolling the future greatness of the city. Here, it doesn't cause a ripple on the surface of our sweet content. i If a new man with good new money was to come into Oregon City and desired to erect a large business block on Main Street, I sometimes wonder if we wouldn't jump on his neck and proceed to give the scheme a black eye. , Oregon City ought to be moving by leaps and bounds, and instead the giant is bound around with self satisfied complacency and old time prejudices and has hardly Woke up yet. When shall, we know the truth that Oregon City is the best and most substantial town in Oregon and is deserving today of a population of 20,000. If every old fogy, every mossback, every kicker and knocker would take a trip into Southern California and note how they make beautiful and prosperous cities out of a desert, and note how with one im pulse the business men stand together in the upbuilding of their home towns, they would come back believing that the Willamette Valley is just what it claims to be, the "garden spot of the world," and would unite and vie with each other in their zeal in building up here in Oregon City the most attractive and prosperous city on' the west coast. The city of Long Beach, on the Pacific Ocean, out from Los Angeles, bonded itself for $100,000.00 and built a splendid double deck wharf extending a quarter of amileout into the ocean. .On this is constructed a broad pavilion, where a local band of 25 pieces gives a concert at one o'clock every afternoon except Satur day and it pays the city handsomely. This city's population grew in four years from four to nine thousand and she is growing now like a green bay tree. A prop osition to bond Oregon City for such a project, or for anything akin to it, would con sign the promoter to the Insane Asylum.' And yet just such things marks the differ ence between a village and a city. Oregon City needs at once and badly several brick business blocks. The tenants are here or are anxious to come to fill them up. There is" a great necessity here in Oregon City for a hundred new modern dwellings and tenants would be glad to move into them. Who will take the initative and start the buildings now needed in the growth of our home town. Let us all pull together for our own mutual interests and the welfare of our city and county. Information as to investments and opportunities for capital will be cheerfully given by CKGDSS & SOI AW j Main Street; Oregon City 233 Washington Street, Portland j School report cards for sale at the Courier office. Prices, including en velopes for same 15o per dozen. OREGON CITY TRANSPORTATION CO. STR. LEONA Will make Four Round Trips daily . bet. Oregon City and Portland Leaves Portland 8,30 A. H. 11.30 3.00 p. n. 6.15 Leaves Ore. City 7.00 A. ri. 10.00 1.30 P.M. 4.30 The Most Picturesque River Ride In Oregon Special Attention given to the Handling of Freight. Landings on week days at Oswego and Magoan's only. All Landings made Sun days. PORTLAND DOCK TAYLOR ST. OREGON CITY DOCK EIGHT ST. Working Men Read Carefully. Did it ever 'occur to you that if you had a bit of good land, the folks at home could, make, the living from fruit, chickens, a cow or two and garden truck, while, your wages could be saved as clear profit? Here is your opportunity. One acre, easy" walking distance from town, level all the way. Well fenced, splendid 6 room house, barn and woodshed, 25 cherry trees, 6 large winter apple trees, berries, grapes, etc. Pump on back porch, and in every respect a comfortable, well kept home. Price $1150 on easy terms. Won't this solve the problem of "how to get ahead on $1.75 per day? C. N. PLOWMAN & Co. Over The Bank of Oregon City. A GOOD HABIT To cultivate, is to open a bank account. It gives you a feeling of security regarding your finances that you can not have in any other way. Our facilities are first class for serving you along lines of mod ern banking. DO IT TO-DAY. THE Bankof Oregon City OREGON CITY, OREGON You Will Have to Eat No matter if the Holidays . are over, you still want the best goods your money will buy. Do not ruin your stomach by eating foods that are not wholly pure. When you buy Groceries from our store you can rest assur d you are getting the best money can buy A. ROBERTSON The Seventh Street Grocer BROWN & WIELSSi Market TX. TtJP-Ji . A. O. 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