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HHEOON CITY COURIER FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1QQA O'USJM CI TV COURIER. Friday by Publishing Co. Oregon City Courier Entered In Oregon City Postofflce as Second-Class Mall. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Six months 71 Pali in advance, per year $1 6 THE PUTNAM VERDICT. George Putnam, editor of the Med ford Tribune, stands convicted of criminal libel for venturing to criti cise In his paper tbe action of a grand Jury In failing to return an indictment against a man apparently guilty of an unwarranted and unprovoked as sault. The distressing feature of this conviction lies in the fact that the trial court did not permit Mr. Putnam to furnish proof that the statements published in his paper were true. This Is as much as for the court to say that no matter to what depths of vil lainy and corruption a Judicial body may sink, to publish the fact of Its rottenness, even though every state ment be true, Is a crime. Most people will question the motWe or the good sense of a judge holding to such a doctrine. This was very likely the law of Russia a century ago, but even that country has. advanced beyond such absurdity. A crooked grand jury Is not Im mune from public criticism, and neith er is a crooked Judge. So-called jur ists need not strain their Imagination over Buch technical points when the liberty of an American citizen Is In volved. There is a law that will not be found written in the books, and this law the people Invoke when tselr personal liberty Is assailed, There is no need for any branch of this Government, neither the Legislative, the Executive, nor the Judicial, to Imagine Itself supreme. Nor will either be permitted to Invade the rights of the humblest citizen. If Mr. Putnam spoke the truth In lils article and can prove It, he will, In the end, be acquitted of the charge against him. He will also be permit-' ted to prove the truthfulness of the matter he published. And It is to be hoped that we may be informed in time what caused a court in a coun try that boasts of Its freedom ..f I speech to deny a man this right. THE SCHUEBEL APPOINTMENT, Few Incidents In recent political life In Oregon have created such gen eral comment as the appointment of Christian Schuebel to the office of United States District Attorney. Tna comment is largely adverse, and whether right or wrong In effect, it Is to a considerable extent based on Illogical grounds. In commenting on the appointment 'h's namr cannot properly pass upon 'ho competency of Mr. Schuebel for Mir poslion; neither can the private r ilvlduuls who have given expres ;l'in to their sentiments. If Mr. Schuo- 1 ''8s net sufficient legal attainment H r.- n with ilht'nction tr. V IT nifl tV State, and if the ap t'.i ,ti . :i -w r lias not given this iMii.-;e of Hie question proper consid eration, a protest on this particular ground should come from some such source as the Oregon Bar Association, and only after Investigation should show the fact that the appointee was unfitted for the office Ability Is not a question of reputation, but a ques tlon of fact. There are many men In Oregon of mean, and even of very In ferior ability, who might have received this same appointment and no one would have thought of raising this question. Indeed, It is extremely doubtful If the present Incumbent, Mr. Bristol, Is an attorney of greater legal attainment than Mr. Schuebel. Hut this Is not the real question at Issue .at all. The logical criticism to the appoint ment lies In the fact that the Presi dent, as Is too frequently the case, as sumed the garb of despotism and for got, momentarily, that he was a ser vant of the American people. It did not occur to him that in this partic ular case the wishes of the people of Oregon Bhould be considered. The wishes of this State In such matters are expressed through our delegation In Washington, at present MeBsrs. Fulton, Bourne, Ellis and Hawloy. When three out of four expressed bit tor opposlton to this appointment, had the President cared to consider the preferences of the people in the mat ter, he would not have made the ap pointment. We may be a little weak mentally out here In the far West, but not to such an extent that the President need consider us his wards. Wo do not fool that we are really In need of a guardian at all. We may be a little corrupt, b'-.i not so bad that we need to bo treated as though the whole State were under martlul law. In fact, we of tho State of Ore gon are a sovereign people, and while it Is true that wo have gone through an era of political corruption, as a citizenship wo will not compare favor ably with other Statos of the Union. We have selected our representative and when the Chief Executive of the Nation refuses to listen to us through them, he usurps authority that prece dent and fundamental system of our government forbids him to assume. Hut the slnglo Oregon Senator who has championed tho appointment of his political benefactor to this posi tion has also exhibited the rankest kind of Inconsistency. Ho based hli campaign for election on the theory that tho majority of our electorate should determine- the choice of public officials. Yet ho places his opinion above that of the majority of our rep- The Cough of Consumption Your doctor will i.il you that fresh air and g: ud food are the real cures for consumption. Lot often the couch is very hard. Hence, we suggest that you ask your doctor about your taking Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It controls the tick ling, quiets the cough. A. W publuu our formulas y from ourtnmliomoa iers W urge you to oomult your dootor One of Ayer's nils at bedtime will cause n Increased P.O'x of bile, and produce a gentle laxitive.i If-.ot tbe day following. Formnl.i on a:h hex, Show it to your doctor. He will understand at a glance. Dose, one pill-al i-eiltiiiif . m ami by Urn J. 0. Ajrr Co.. Lowall, tui ressntatives, and knowing that three of the people's representatives from different sections of the- State can more nearly represent the wishes of the whole people, than ne from a sin gle locality, he insists on the distaste ful appointment. So, altogether, Mr. Schuebel has done nothing that warrants the lam pooning, Invective and bitter criti cism to which he la being subjected. He may have overestimated himself, as most of us are prone to do. Sena tor Bourne has kept his private prom ise and honored this political debt, but has violated his public professions. The President is seen In this Instance as Dr. Jekyll, and not as Mr. Hyde, with whom tbe people have a present acquaintance, and as this same Di Jekyll will history write him down. BOURNE IS BOSS. Now Senator Fulton and Representa tives Hawley and Ellis know who Is the Oregon dispenser of patronage at Washington. The appointment of Chrls6chuebel as District Attorney tells the story. This must be a hard blow to these gentlemen, and especially to' Senator Fulton. He hag been Senator for nearly five years, Bourne less than one. Fulton was asked, according to report, to recommend a successor to Bristol, and in conjunction with the two representatives did so; and yet, even while Fulton was out of the cap ital, but hastening back to it. Bourne's choice was appointed. This not only Indicates that the senior Oregon Sen ator is still much out of favor with the administration, but seems to be an unnecessary and undeserved humil iation. The President might at least have waited until Fulton's return But Fulton Is a member of the Senate judiciary committee, and he may pre vent Schuebel's confirmation, as he did Bristol's. But what Is more and worse, Ful ton has always been a Republican Bourne and his appointee, Scbueb.el have been rank,' active anti-Republi cans. They have helped to defeat the Republican party in Oregon, and tried to defeat a Republican candidate for President. Yet they are "recognized" and rewarded, while the good, true blue Republicans, Fulton, Hawley and Ellis, are In effect told by the Man With-the-Big-Stick to go away back and sit down. These be parlous times, men and brethren. Talk of harmony and en thusiasm under sucIl circumstances. And a campaign just coming on In Oregon. Look at and consider the great Republican party of Oregon with Its "history." and "traditions.' and "policies," and "tendency," and then look at Bourne and Schuebel! Oregon Journal. DOES SENATOR BOURNE REAL IZE? Does Senator Boourne realize that i public office Is not a private snap? a the bestowal of the District Attor it-yshlp was his concern the good of the State or the welfare of Bourne and Schuebel? It has long been the .uatom in Oregon for appointive of fices to be used as a political asset. 30-cal!ed statesmen have used them as personal property to be hawked about as pledges for support, or as a reward for personal service. The admission is here made with a keen sense of humiliation. The hire of a heeler was such place In the public service as a Senator or Congressman was able or willing to bestow. It Is a rotten system, as recent history In Oregon so mournfully records. These offices belong to the people and not to politicians and ringsters, They were created as a defense of the interests of the people and not lor the bone fit of salary-drawers and time-servers. Their creation con templated the selection of clean. competent and tried incumbents, and any departure from that rule Is sacrifice of the public Interest. It Is a confiscation of public' rights for private gain and is a corruptive and Inexcusable practice. The time for It nas passed m Oregon, where as a result of it the people have been scandalized and disgraced. From this time on those appointed to pub lic place should be competent and have such reputation that their names should at once be a guarantee of good service. Any departure from this rule should and will be taken ac count of by the people, and the official responsible for bad appointments will be held amenable. The fruit of ap pointing little men to big offices in Oregon has been bitter, bitter as tall and wormwood, and there should be an end of this practice. As for Mr. Schuebel, the Journal Is not informed as to his eligibility to the District Attorneyship, or the motive for his appontment. The of fice is one of great Importance, es pecially at this time, and on account of Mr. Schuebel's Inexperience it has serious misgivings, both as to his qualifications and the motive behind the appointment. If a blundor has beou made the State will know where the responsibility lies. Portland Jour nal. The people of Eugene and Lane Comity are beginning a campaign in behalf of the appropriation for the University of Oregon, in which they are meeting with the heartiest support and eo-operatlon from all portions of the State. Tho horticulturists of Lane County have Just passed a resolution In which they urge the people of the State to study the quostlon Impartially and then act for her best educational Interests In casting their vote at the Juno election. A Kentucky man is reported to have died from swallowing a frog In spring water ho was drinking. Here Is an- ither gruesome argument against prohibition. There is a tendency to discount the iecond Thaw trial ou the theory that about the worst that can be heard has already been told In open court. A crent manv hnrhttlnra wmiM ha willing to have the extra day In 1908 expurgated. There seems to be the customary modesty among statesmen about thrusting themselves forward for Vice-President. The President and Bryan are both to bo guests at the next Gridiron Club dinner. Strikes us that there was enough trouble when the club got the President and Foraker together. The New York police always man se to convict somebody In connec tion with a murder mystery, and It iiema a matter of comparative indif ference to them whether it is the rlHlit person or not. There Is a hot contest going on be-twei-n Representative Williams and c.eAruioud for the Job of sporting ed itor on the Congressional Record. W. S. U'REN FOR SENATOR FAMOUS LAW INCUBATOR 8AID TO HAVE HIGH AMBITION AND ASPIRATIONS. WILL HE TAKE A CHANCE? If Clackamas Statesman Concludes to Become a Candidate, the Race Will . Will Be Full of Ginger to the People of Oregon. If things look right W. S. U'Ren will be a candidate for the Republican nom Ination for United States Senator this Spring. Understand, he will only be a candidate If things look right Just at present he hasn't decided whsther they do or not. That U'Ren, the law incubator of Clackamas County, has been nursing an ambition to go to the United Stales Senate for several years Is generally known, says the Telegram. AIsd he would like to be Governor, but Senator looks and sounds better. U'Ren's can didacy will depend, It is whispered, on the attitude assumed toward him by the newspapers. If the papers do not knock he will take a chance. If he runs, of course, It will be on a Statement No. 1 platform, all the way down the line. U'Ren has been' gum shoeing for some time past among pos sible legislative candidates, asking them to run on Statement No. 1 U'Ren wants to be sent to the Senate by this means, following the footsteps of Senator Johnathan Bourne, for whom U'Ren and Chris Schuebel la bored like- yeomen In Clackamas County. - Providing U'Ren considers It safe take a chance, he will have the back ing of Bourne. Incidentally, U'Ren has been waiting for the boost which Link Steffens, muckraker, promised to give him in the American Magazine, as the father of the Initiative and ref erendum and other reform legislation of Oregon. Will R. King, now Su preme Court Commissioner, when- a member of the legislature as a Demo crat, was the first to introduce the in Itiative Idea, but U'Ren has since copy righted the plan for this state. Stef fens had long heart-to-heart talks with U'Ren when he was in this state last year, and was to have given U'Ren publicity, but up to date the boost has not been embalmed In print. Frederick W. Mulkey withdrew from the race a month ago because he failed to receive the backing of U'Ren and Bourne, although Mulkey was making his campaign on Statement No. 1. U'Ren and Bourne, It Is whis pered, had already discussed the possi bility of U'Ren making the run, and decided not to commit themselves to Mulkey, so that U'Ren, if things look right, could come out and Mulkey could not complain of being double crossed. The lack of enthusiasm on the part of Bourne and U'R'Jn gave Mulkey cold feet. Having eliminated Mulkey, the situation is supposed to have improved In the eyes of U Ren. It has been suspected for months, or even a couple of years, that U Ren wanted to go to the Senate, and now the situation has a more favorabloas- pect. With Bourne in the saddle at Washington and fighting Fulton, he ha3 an influence with the administra tion which Is expected to strengthen the candidacy of U'Ren If the latter announces himself. While U'Ren has the enmity of many of the Republicans of the state,- particularly those who were unhorsed by the direct legisla tion, he also has many admirers for this very reason, and if he elects to run there will be plenty of ginger in the campaign, if not filthy lucre.. William Jeffs Dead. William Jeffs, who was formerly of this city, where he resided for many years, and who, with his aged wife, left for The Dalles to make their home, died at that place December 2C, and the funeral was held from the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. George Gib son, December 28. Mr. Jeffs was born In England and has been a resident of this country for the past 40 years and was highly respected. He was about 84 years of age and leaves a widow, Mrs. Fannie Jeffs, and many relatives and friends to mourn his death. Mrs. Jeffs, wife of the deceased, sincerely thanks the Oregon City friends for their kindness to her and her late husband during his long illness and In her sad bereavement. William Buckles. William Buckles, of Willamette, a highly respected citizen of that place, died Wednesday morning at G o'clock, at his home, after an Illness of 19 months of heart failure and dropsy. Mr. Buckles was born September 22, 1847, and leaves a widow and five children, as follows A. B. Buckles, C. E. Buckles and Miss Jessie, of Willam ette; Mrs. George Griffith, of Oregon City; Admiral F. Buckles, of Memphis, Tenu. The funeral took place Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence at Willamette, Rev. John M. Linden officiating. Interment tery. Tho floral pieces were beautiful, and the funeral was largely attended. State Horticultural Meeting. Wednesday's session of the hortl- culturallsts passed a resolution leelar Ing In favor of a complete code of wa ter laws to place water rights on an equal footing with land rights; prac tically decided to do away with the competition for honorary awards and to substitute cash prizes in the future. Several changes were made In the constitution as to time of convention and protection of growers against dis eases by stricter quarantine regula tions. Letter List. Letter list for week ending Janu ary 17. Women's List Anderson, Miss Mary (3); Bonar, Mrs. Florence; Mil- er, Mrs. E. J.; Richards, Miss Ellen. Men s List Brown, Goo. rthur; Gladen, Mr. or Mrs.; Howe, Geo.; Messrs. Hardy & Rich (2); Shurrock, L; Webster, W. R. The nomination of "Chris" Schuebel to be United States Attorney for Ore gon Is a fine Joke a joke on three- fourths of the delegation In Congress and the entire Republican party of Oregon. Moreover, it almost equals the joke on Schneider. Oregon Ion. There are some Republicans who will complalr that President Roose- elt listened to Senator Bourne in the Schuebel matter. If they didn't xpect the President to listen to Bourne, why did they send Bourne there to be listened to? Oregouian. PROHIBITION STOPS WORK PROMINENT RAILROAD MAN SAYS CAPITAL IS UNPROTECTED BY REFORM. TAKES A GLOOMY VIEW People May Well Face Situation Squarely and Recognize the C6n dition of Affairs Which Pre vents Investing of Capital. A. L. Mohler, general manager of the Union Pacific, deprecates the wave of prohibition as a possible means of reducing traffic, the recent reform leg islation and the determination In var ious quarters to enforce the new tax systems upon railroads all these are elements that might deter the progress of railroad development In the next year. He admitted. In course of an address on the promised improvement of facilities for his road, that millions should be employed In the work of extending railroads, but asked where tbe money was to be obtained under such conditions. "With the prohibition wave gradu ally spreading and with the probable tariff reduction it would seem ultimate ly that the Government will desire to tax Interstate business," Mr. Mohler said. "The amount of money expend ed on second track alone and taxes in the States of Wyoming and Nebraska far exceeds the gross earnings derived in these two states and allows nothing whatever for the maintenance of the old lines, nor Interest, nor dividends "It Is quite within bounds to say that during the next five years this country should spend many millions in the en largement of its railroad facilities. How this money can be obtained with the restriction applying to transporta tion lines is a difficult question to an swer. "Reformers and agitators and the people may as well face the situation and meet it squarely with full recogn.- tlon of the present condition of af fairs, which prevents needed capital from Investing. There can be no thor oughly marked revival of new rail road construction on a scale commen surate with the necessities of this Western country until securities re ceive greater protection than at pres ent, notwithstanding It is easy to say that railroads must be forced to ex pand; that they must be capitalized t exact cost and that the promoters' and bankers' profits must be eliminat- d, there still remains the practical part of the whole question, who will obtain tbe money and how can it b obtained? 'The constant attacks on over-cap 'falizatiou stem, in the case, of th- Jnlon Pacific system, peculiar, in view of the fact that when the Unlteii States Government was its partnei in the original Incorporation In 1870, it was capitalized for $112,000 per mile. while the present capitalization of the Union Pacific Railroad is less than $90,000 per mile. In other words, the inflation has been backwards." Struck By Steel Wedge. Struck fairly In the forehead by a steel wedge, Mrs. W. G. Randall, of New Era, had a close escape from se rious Injury Saturday. Mr. RandaU was splitting wood, and a piece from the wedge flew off and hit his wife a terrific blow, penetrating her skull and causing a wound that necessitated her being brought to this city, where the steel was removed and her injuries dressed. No serious results will fol low. Mrs. Ashbaugh Sues for Divorce. Viola M. Farr, who was married In this city May 7, 1905, to Otto C. Ash baugh, has filed a suit for a decree of divorce, alleging that her husband de serted her January 12, 190G, since which time he has failed to support her. They have one child, Gale Ver non, aged two years. State Dairy Meeting. Hon. Ed H. Webster, Chief of the Dairy Division of the Bureau of Ani mal Industry, United States Depart ment of Agriculture, has notified W. L. Crlssey, secretary of the Oregon State Dairy Association, that he will arrange to have one or more Govern ment representatives in attendance upon the State Dairy meetings of both Oregon and Washington during the present year of 1908. December 10th and 11th have already been chosen as the date of the Oregon meeting. BETTER THAN MEDICINE. Breathe Hyomei's Tonic Healing and Be Cured of Catarrh. . Nature has a remedy for catarrh, a tratment that is far better than dos ing the stomach with medicne. It is the healing oils and balsams of Hyomel which medicates the air you breathe, reach the most remote air jells In the nose, throat and lungs, killing all catarrhal germs, and restor ing health to the mucous membrane. In using Hyomel you are treating your catarrhal troubles with the only natural remedy, for It gives a cura tive air both to the air passages that has as powerful healing and antiseptic effect as that found in the mountains where the pine forests give off their fragrant and healing balsams. Breathe the Invigorating and healing Hyomel, and see how quickly you will get relief from your catarrhal troubles. Huntley Bros. Co. have seen so many cures, even of the worst cases or ca tarrh, with offensive breath, raising of mucous, frequent sneezing, droppings la the throat and spasmodic coughing, that they feel warranted in selling Hyomel under an absolute guarantee to refund the money if it does not do all that Is claimed for it They take all the risk. Let the unholy carpers at Law- Giver U'Ren understand once for all that he is the real thing. He is run ning the State, including the so-called Republican party. Ask Schuebel Or- gonian. The Immigration to Oregon this year ought to be double that of last. In no other State has every character of crop yielded so enormously and com manded such a high price. People in he older communities are disposed to novo, and the racmc Nortnwest should get more than its proportion of new citizens, but to accomplish this all the commercial bodies must work in harmony and individuals must par ticipate through private correspond-no-', which is the strongest influence of all. i fy ' " A; 4& 4, I ft Mr. Isaac Brock, 119 ISAAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan county, Texas, has liyd for 119 years. For many years he resided at Bosque Vails, eighteen miles west of Waco, bat now lives with his ton-ln-law at Valley Mills, Texas. Some time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac came to Waco and sat for his plotora, holding in his hand a stlok ont from the gray of Oeneral Andrew Jackson. Mr. Brock la a dignified old gentleman, showing few signs of decrepitude. - His family Bible is still preserved, and It shows that thedaU of his birth was written 119 ; sars ag. Ask yoar Willamette Student Officers. The Eighth and Ninth grades of the Willamette school, Friday, elected the following officers: Ninth grade Fred Baker, president; Nellie Johnson, vice- president; Elizabeth Roddy, secre tary; Grace Waldron, treasurer. Eighth grade Lewis Conklin, presi dent; Bessie Johnson, vice-president; ! r We have been to I. Tolpolar and bought out Furniture and saved 25 per cent by so doing. You will never know how much you can save until you call and see for yourself. All kinds of Furniture, Car pets, Stoves, and Ranges, and you can save from 25 to 50 per cent at this big Store. Yoti ate stif z to to get wha yot want hete X : 4 - ges and Heaters. , I. TOLPOLARl THE SECOND-HAND MAN WIN Escaped the Terrors Many Winters By Using 'J Attribute nty& m Extreme Old ;g Age to the Use of Pe-ru-na. 4 Years Old Last Birthday. Born before the United States were formed. Saw 22 presidents elected. Pe-ru-na has protected him from mil sudden changes. Veteran of tour wars. Shod a horse when 99 years qld. Always conquered tbe grip with Pe-ru-na. Witness In a land suit at the age of HO years. Believes Pe-ru-na the greatest remedy of the age for catarrhal troubles. druggist for Perona Almanac Nellie Richardson, secretary; Emory Ream, treasurer. The students dis cussed the question of adopting class colors, but the matter was left for future consideration. Shively Estate Probated. The estate of the late William B. tru i y I y f J j, - 1 1 ' JWl Mil So AMERICA of Pe-ru-na. IN speaking of his good health and ex treme old age, Mr. Brook saysi "After a man has lived in tbe world as long as I have, he ought to havo fonnd ont great many things by ex perlence. I think I have done so. "One of the things I have found out to my entire satisfaction Is tho proper thing for ailments that are due directly to the effects of tho climate. For 119 years I have with stood the changeable climate of the United States. "I have always been a very healthy man, but, of coarse, subject to the affec tions which are due to sudden changes in the climate and temperature. "As for Dr. Hart man's remedy, Pe-ru-na, I have found ft to be tbe best, If not the only reliable remedy for these affections. It has been my standby for many years, and I attribute my good health and ex treme old age to this remedy. "It exactly meets all my require ments. It protects me from the evil ef feots of sudden changes; it gives me strength ; it keeps my blood in good cir culation. I have come to rely upon It almost entirely for the many little) things for which I need medicine. "When epidemics of la grippe first be gan to make their appearance in this country 1 was a sufferer from this dis ease. had several long sieges with tbe grip. At first I did not know that Pe-ru-na was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la grippe was epidemic catarrh I tried Pe-ru-na for la grippe and found it to be Just tbe thing. " In a later letter, Mr. Brock writes: "1 am well and feeling as well as I have for years. I would not be without Peruna." Tours truly, A letter dated July 3, 1906, written for Mr. Brock by his wife, Sarah J. Brock, states: "Last winter I had Just gotten up out of a spell of sickness, when I commenced taking Peruna. I think It Improved my health very much." In a postscript, Mrs. Brock a M; ; "TTe receives a great many letters iiiqnliivj about what Parana will do. I do in they d answer them all, as I think ! get a bottle and toy it." for 1908 ' Shively was admitted to iv"l,;i' !--; urday afternoon, and William K Shb-c-ly, Jr., was appointed administrate'. The estate consists' of personal prop erty to the value of about $1800, and the heirs are Mrs. Elizabeth A. Shive ly, the widow, and one son. An order to sell the property has been granted. lld1fn.nv ill appy Glass Dishes? Oh! Such beauties and cheap! So cheap you cannot believe it until you see them and ask. Now is the time To buy your STOVES! S RANGES J "Gar'and"' is the mark of perfection in Stoves, Ran- J OREGON CITY, ORE.
