Oregon City courier. (Oregon City, Or.) 1902-1919, February 07, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextTHE MERCHANT THAT CONSTANTLY KEEPS HIS NAME BEFORE THE PUBLIC IS THE ONE THAT IS GOING TO SUCCEED AND DO THE BUSINESS WHEN OTHERS FAIL CITY COURI 25th YEAR. OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. . FEBRUARY 7, 1908 No 39, OREGON ER JAPS PREPARE FOR BIG WAR GENERAL KUROPATKIN WARNS THE UNITED STATES AGAINST BROWN MEN. JAPS ARE TREACHEROUS Conditions Similar to Those Preced ing Russo-Japanese War Treach ery and Cunning Predominant Characteristics of Japs. General Kuropatkin, former Russian ..Minister of War, has written. M. Reus ner, an eminent professor of Interna tional law residing In Berlin, regard ing the strained relation exlstng be tween the Unted States and Japan. General Kuropatkin took the leading part In the Russo-Japanese war and no man understaands better than' be ' Hie diplomacy and cunning of the lit tle brown man. His letter is a warn ing to American statesmen, The fol lowing extracts from It throw interest ing sidelights on Japanese traits and methods: "I am following with special atten tion the Japanese-American diplomatic relations. I am able to do so, after certain experience and away from my official position. The Japanese-American relation is at the present time Just equal to oura previous to the war. The Americans themselves might not be I i t ) i i ' DR. L. L. PICKENS, who has recently occupied his new residence on the West Side. able to conceive it as deeply as an experienced foreigner, therefore I wish to give you certain facts: "The psychology of the Japanese la the reverse of ours and of the Ameri cans. It is important to know that fact. When a Japanese says to you he likes you and Is your intimatef rlenl it is not true. The Japanese are the most sly nation I ever can imagine, and you ought to take, in dealing with Is very much mistaken or stupid' ""'X s '-V,. 1 y , "-i . ... i '..-i.e. v , $ ' ...v . f 3 ?, Keep Bright and You WH Keep Busy ipLECTRIC LIGHT EL the "hypnotic eye" traction of a brilliant. Electrically lighted store than resist the' clarion call of a brass band. - - Is your competitor with the Electrically illluminated show windows, bright interior and sparkling Electric Sign getting an advantage over you ? The moth never nutters around the unlighted candle I Up-to-date stores . ' . . . ,-.... - . nowadays consider shop-window lighting a necessity, whether they remain open after dark or not. Competition forces modern methods. . A show window brilliantly illuminated with Electric light will make many a. sale "the night before.'' Electric light compels attention, makes v easy the examination of your display, shows goods in detail, and fabrics in their true colors. And don't neglect the Electric Sign. It is soliciting "tomorrow's" business every moment it is lighted burning your name in the public mind. It is a solicitor that never becomes weary never stops work costs little. Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. e. G. MILLER, Agent Oregon Gity, Oregon a Japanese, just the reverse of what he" assures you. Such Is the behavior of our merchants in the East dealing with the Japanese business men, and that should be considered also in the Philippines and great national affairs. I will show the facts: N "Several years before our war with Japan there could be noticed a hidden hostility towards the Russians, but we did not pay any attention to it The hidden hostility ' was intensified and the Japanese government and newspa pers began to announce that Russia was their best friend and that there could never be any trouble between them. We believed those supposedly sincere assurances and suppressed all utterances In regard to the Japanese politics. But that was a great mis take and the cause of our failure. Japs Are Wily. ' "After the Boxer rebellion In China our government occupied Manchuria and displayed a great influence In the far East. I could notice the change of attitude toward us, of which I made a long report to the czar. It was a very peculiar position, and the czar recom mended me to make a tour through Japan and the far East. I was received with great friendship and new assur ances by the mikado and his people that pacific relations between Japan and Russia had never been as strong as then. "Then I returned from my trip home and pacified all excitement, but while doing this officially I had an intuitive feeling that there was a trick back of all this cordial Japanese assurance, but I could not express officially my per sonal opinion. Another point was that I could not see a sufficient cause for war, because we kept strictly within our obligations and the private affairs in Korea, which Beemed to excite some Japanese business interests were so insignificant for a political trouble that I did not pay them any attention. "The Japanese government and newspapers continued to be our great est 'friends' until the very moment war was declared. ".Looking at the American situation, I notice a repetition of the Japanese diplomatic game before the war with us. Who might be its enemy else than the United States,? Who from the Japanese view might be a menace for the policies in China and Korea? They wish to act in Asia and fear political control by the United States. Japan has also a certain feeling of revenge toward the United States because after the Chinese war and Boxer rebellion they acted against the Interests of Japan. "Furthermore, they think that the United States urged them to make a peace with Russia for which they did not get such a heavy indemnity as they expected to get after a few more vic tories. The Immigration trouble is and will be merely an artifice to in dicate hostility. "The Americans,' according to my opinion, ought to be more cautious than they are and take into consider ation that they have to deal with a very strong and serious enemy. The American navy is equipped very per fectly, but in my view it is not suffi cient to beat Japan. In the second place, America Is trusting too much to the pacific assurances of the Japan ese government and press. Whoever thinks in America that a war between the United States and Japan" Is absurd is the magnet that draws trade. of business. People can no BUILDING BOOM IN MID-WINTER BUSINESS BUiLDINGS AND FINE . RESIDENCES IN AND ABOUT OREGON CITY. A STEADY IMPROVEMENT Unprecedented Progress In the Sur rounding Locality Gladstone Becoming a Favorite Resi dence District. It is somewhat remarkable to have a winter building season, yet this is Just what has happened to Oregon City and surrounding territory. Almost noiselessy and very persistently the carpenters have been "doing things ' and now, on the threshold of spring, many handsome structures come forth In full bloom. , Chief of the structures that have been completed during the Winter is the new Masonic Temple. In a metro politan city this would be insignificant as compared with the 20-story business blocks, but In Oregon City it is a ver itable sky-scraper, four stories high, with an elevator. It Is modern even to the extent of being constructed of con crete and no pains or expense have been spared to make it the pride of our city. Mr. Robbins, the architect, i - CHAMBERS HOW ELL, of the firm of Howell & Jones, who has become a resident of Gladstone. . - and Harry Jones, supervisor of con struction, have acquitted themselves well in this undertaking and the build ing committee of the Masonic Order Is deserving of great credit for the painstaking attention they have de voted to the enterprise, and for the unanimity of opinion they have pre served throughout the undertaking. The bright store is more resist the at The building committee is composed of Clark Ganong, Thomas F. Ryan, John Walker, J. B. Hedges, J. W. Mof fett. The first floor of this building is to be occupied by John Adams as a dry goods store. Mr. Adams has been an important factor in the Oregon City business element for a good many years, and his new store will challenge comparison with metropolitan busi ness houses. Oregon City is approach ing the time arhen she can hold Jhis line of trade at home, and Mr. Adams' enterprise will be a long step in thia direction. The second floor will be taken up with 17 large, airy offices. These will be occupied by professional and busi ness men. The third floor will be do- voted exclusively to the uses of the Masonic Order. The beautiful lodge room Is 24 feet from floor to ceiling, Is 34 feet wide and 65 feet long. There is also a parlor, and adjoining the large banquet room is a well appor tioned" kitchen. On this floor are also four large committee looms. The lodge room on the fourth floor, which is 35 feet wide and 90 feet long, may be occupied by the Order of Elks, now being organized in Oregon City. There is a smaller lodge room ad Joining this which will probably be occupied by some local organization. The building will be ready for occu pancy within a month. Between the Masonic Temple and the Barclay building, Wallace Cole's new building is nearing completion. A portion of this building will be oc cupied by the O. K. barber shop, In front of which will be a cigar store, and in the basement a bowling alley. The occupancy of the remainder of the building has-not been definitely de termined upon. At the foot of Sixth street, on the river bank, the commo dious building is now completed which is to be used by Mr. Bigelow as a liv ery and feed stable. A number of handsome residences are now ready for occupancy or are nearing completion. On the site of the old Rinearson.home, Just to the west of Gladstone, Is the colonial resi deuce of Judge Thomas F. Ryan. ThH Imposing country residence overlook ing the Willamette is modeled aftei the fashion of a country gentleman's home In the halcyon days of the South There Is the nursery overlooking the river, old-fashioned fireplaces and ve randas occupying a floor space of 2400 feet. No Item of comfort or con venience has been overlooked. A pri vate lighting plant will illuminate the dwelling, as well as the grounds, sta bles and barns. Altogether this struc ture is a work of art. Chambers Howell, the well known druggist, Is also to become a resident of Gladstone. His handsome home, Just completed, 4s well constructed, roomy and Is apportioned with all mod ern conveniences. The building Is hard finished throughout, wood fibre being used in the construction, and Its nine rooms are arranged tastily, as iwell as convenient. Thrf verandas on 'front and rear add a homelike appear ance to the building. The concrete basement, occupying the whole found ation space, is 40x53 feet and seven feet high. An attractive feature is the fireplace and mantel, brought from Knoxvllle, Tenn. The grounds Imme diately surrounding Mr. Howell's new home consist of 24 lots in Gladstone. Adjoining is the 10-acre tract - pur chased by Mr. Howell out of Mr. Frey tag's famous .garden lands. Mr. William LaSalle has Just com pleted a quaint and attractive bunga low in Gladstone, overlooking the Clackamas River. This building has six large and well arranged rooms, consisting of dlnlngroom, llvingroom, two bedrooms, den and kitchen. The dlnlngroom Is paneled to the height of the doors with broad, and very attractive panels, finished in the golden oak. The ceilings of both din ing and livingrooms are beamed and covered with art burlap. The dining room is also provided with a hand some buffet, above which is leaded art glass. The llvingroom Is tinted in a cocqanut brown, with a cream ceil ing, and the woodwork is finished in golden oak. Between the living and diningrooms Is a wide opening' with buttressed columns, which forms the bookcases. . The den is paneled to the height of the doors with fir with a burned finish, which gives the room a very attract ive appearance. This room has a beamed ceiling, also a quaint and art istic stone fireplace. The two bedrooms are finished In natural fir. The building Is completed with a buffet kitchen, which is very nicely arranged. The rear porch Is Inclosed with a wire screen, and connected with this Is a conveniently arranged wood shed under the same roof. The windows throughout the house are casements with art leaded glass. One of the chief beauties of the house Is the large front porch with its beamed celling, which makes one of the noticeable features of the build ing. The outside of the house is stained a dark brown with a green roof. The house is provided with all mod ern plumbing, and electric lights. Built after the attractlves tyle of the modern homes of our larger cities are the residences of Dr. L. L. Pickens and John Lewthwaite. Mr. Pickens' home has the bungalow effect and the large reception hall, llvingroom, den and dlnlngroom, on occasion, are opened all in one commodious room. The whole lower floor is furnished artis tically In mission. These four rooms, with the kitchen, on the lower floor and four Bleeping rooms on the upper floor, make up the nine-room dwelling. The sightly location overlooks the Willamette and nearly the whole of Oregon City. From here, on the clear er days, is also had a splendid view of Mt. Hood and tnuch of the rugged, at tractive scenery of this vicinity. The home is most conveniently located, only a few steps from the end of the suspension bridge. The home of John Lewthwaite, Jr., enjoys the same enviable location, it is likewise artistically furnished throughout and the interior arrange ment shows exquisite taste. The heavy pillars on the front veranda pre sent a handsome, substantial appear ance. This residence is one of the most attractive In or around Oregon City. Our winter building boom has wit nessed the erection of many other rest- Continued on page 8 GRANGES ARE UP AND DOING KEEN INTEREST BEING SHOWN . IN THE WORK THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY. POPULAR FARMER'S CLUB Reports From Warner Grange, Maple Lane, Abernethy, Harding and Clackamas Show Prosperous Condition Existing. Intense interest and even great en thusiasm prevails throughout Clacka mas County Granges. Meetings are wall attended, programs are good and the discussions on live topics are gen erally engaged In. The grange as never before Is becoming the farmers' club. On this organization the agri cultural population relies for giving cemented expression to the sentiments and desires of the farmers on public questions. In the grange discussion, proposed legislation, both State and National, receives the stamp of the farmers' sanction or disapproval. Re ports from some of the granges show the activity of the organization. Warner Grange, one of the oldest granges in the county, held a very en thusiastic meeting at the grange hall In New Era last Saturday, and the THOS. F. RYAN, re-elected Master of Warner Grange. newly elected officers were installed by William Beard, of Maple Lane Grange. There was an unusual large attend ance to witness the Installation, as It was public to all..... At the mornlnpf session much busi ness was transacted, after which six members took the first and second de grees. David McArthur won the $5.00 prize, which was donated by Judge Thomas F. Ryan, master of the grange, for securing the - largest number of members during, the year, and Mr. Ryan has again offered $5.00 to the member securing the largest unmber of members for the coming year. This has been one of the most prosperous years that Warner Grange has enjoy ed, and the members are all enthusi astic In securing new members and In having attractive programs for the meetings, which are held on the fourth Saturday of each month. After, the morning session a ohlcken dinner was enloved by the members and many friends of the grange. A musical ana literary program ionoweu, after which the newly elected officers whn urn tn uervfl flurlner the ensuing year were installed, the installation ceremony being very impressive. Following are the officers installed: Master, Thomas F. Ryan, of Oregon City, re-elected; overseer, George La zelle, re-elected; chaplain, Mrs. Chlnn; lentnrpr Mrs. fleorce Lazelle: secre tary, David McArthur; treasurer, R. S. Coe; -steward, Miss Emma wnenari; Pomona, Mrs. J. B. Dick; Ceres, Mrs. R. Dundas-; Flora, Mrs. Thomas Blan- chard. After the Installation, Mr. Mc Arthur whn won thn 15.00 In the mem- hurahln intent treated the members of the grange to oranges and candy. At the next meeting of the grange, uhlrh .will he nn February 22. Wash- inetnn's nirthdnv will be observed by the grange, and a suitable program for the occasion is oeing prepaieu. this meeting six members will be irlvpn ihp. third and fourth degree, and four members given the first and sec ond degrees. it hn hRPti decided bv this organiza tion to have dtlegates sent from War ner,. Grange to all horticultural ana agricultural state and county meet Intra nn thpv ran reuort and Rive the people living in the vicinity the bene fit of the knowledge derived therefrom, and these subjects will be brought up at the meetings of -this grange for dis cussion. The plan of the officers is not only to make the grange a suc cessful social organization, but also to makt It a medium through which the members and those living in the vicinity of the Warner grange may acaulre useful information ana knowledge regarding matttrs con nected with agricultural pursuits. wnmpr fjrnnee Is in an roHDerous condition, and was one of the first granges organized In the county. At its organization, which was over 20 the meetings took place in Oregon City in the Masonic building, and afterwards the meetings were nem at Lazelle's schoolhouHe, and finally nrnnertv wan nurchased at New Era, -where a building has since been erect ed. The building has an assemoiy room and a kitchen adjoining, and nhntnu nf th charter members are now being collected and are to be hung on the walls of the assemmy room. The grange was named after tht late Arthur Warner, one of the oldest ni,,np(-r of Clackamas County, and one of the charter membtrs of this grange, who was the owner of Locust Farm at Mount Pleasant at the time of organization. Mauie Lane Grange, No. 29C, held Its regular meeting In the Maple Lane Grange hall. The morning session was taken up entirely with business of the Grange, and six new members were taken in. At this session Mrs. Louise Beard, who was not present at ji.ni ip i i ii .i.i . i u mmm i.i i. .i i i V' " v'' 'O 'ft the last meeting when the newly- elected officers were installed, was in stalled as overseer, Mrs. Bertha Parker as Flora and James Shelly, gatekeeper. At noon one of the excellent dinners that this Grange la famous for serving, was thoroughly enjoyed. The lectur er's hour followed the repast, and the following musical and literary program was well rendered: Song, "America," Grange; roll call and response; "What Makes a Man Great?"; recitation, "Walking Home With Mary," Frank Beard; reading, "Let Something Good Be Said," Mrs. Mary Shelly; reading, "Temperance in the Grange," S. T. Roman; recitation, "Saying Grace," Mrs. Emma Derrick; "Question Box," opened by C. W. Swallow and Mrs. Anna Lewis; reading, "An Ex-Saloon Keeper on Gambling," E. A. Seely; song, "Don't You Believe It?" Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Beard; general discussion followed, the first subject being "What Is . the Best Inheritance a Man Can Leave His Family?" and was followed by the discussion of "How Can We Each Increase the Influence and Use fulness of the Grange?" Edltt Parker recited "Eating Green Apples," and was followed by Shirley Swallow, who gave a rendition of "The Ups and Downs of the Browns," which was greeted with applause. The program closed with the Grange singing "Gen tleness." Maple Lane Grange, like many other granges in the county, is in a very flourishing condition, and at each meeting new members are taken In, which speaks well for the members, who are striving hard to make It one of the best attended granges in Clack amas County. The meetings of this grange are held on the first Saturday of each month. Harding Grange. The February meeting came on the first day of the month, and a cold, windy day It was. Forty loyal mem bers were out and kept things mov ing so lively that they had no time to think of the weather, though It was comfortable tn the hall. It was rather cool in the open shed for horses, which led to bringing up the barn subject again, and a committee was appointed to report plans at next meeting. Prob ably the barn will materialize in the not very distant future, as there Is a considerable fund on hand to apply to that purpose. . F. P. Wilson had the curtain up, with all spaces filled with ads, and turned In $80 net proceeds. Brother Wilson was given a vote of thanks for his efficient work. A" new stove will be purchased for the diuingroom and the $20 received from the State offi cers for prize money will be spent for chairs for the officers. The last degrees were conferred on one and three applications were re ceived. William Krr was installed as gatekeeper. Eighty minutes were spent in lec ture work, which Included the usual varied program. Several of the young folks gave an excellent dialogue; Wm. Stone gave a droll Irish recitation; Jessie Fouts read an essay on glass making and nearly all the talkers took part in discussing "The Cause of the Panic. Stock speculation ana water ing was generally given as the cause, though some laid It to extravagance and general .lack of good management on the part of the worklngmen. One brother said he was shown a letter from a Wall street politician, which went to show it was the result of a conspiracy to defeat the designs of the present administration at Wash ington. Clackamas Grange, No. 298, held an all-day meeting Saturday, February 1, at Clackamas. Several applications for membership were received and one member re-lnltlated. Delegates were elected to the county convention, as follows: Worthy Master L. D. Jones, Worthy Secretary M. C. Hayward, Worthy Lecturer Emma Jones; alter nates, Walter Foster, Annie Roadar mel, J. R. Landes. Highland Grange met at their hall Saturday. February 1. and was a rec ord-breaker, as they received 14 appli cations for membership. Can any grange in the county beat that for one meeting? The deputy inspecting on cer. J. W. Thomas, was present and gave the officers and members valuable Instructions and information in regard to grange work. Tho lecture hour was enjoyed by all present. Visitors are always welcome at the lecture hour. The Grange at Clarkes was well at tended last Saturday. TWO DEATHS AT REDLAND. Home of William Sprague In Sad Af fliction Loses Two Daughter. Two deaths have occurred In the Sprague family at Redland within a days of each other. Miss Lulu Sprague, aged 19 years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sprague, on January 29, after a short Illness of pneumonia, and the funeral was held Friday afternoon, January 31; and Ed na, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sprague, died the following day of pneumonia and was burled Sat urday. The interment took place in the Logan ecemetery, and the funerals were conducted by Rev. A. H. Partcli. There Is a younger daughter also very 111 with the same ailment, but her Condition is improving. The young women who passed away were very popular in their neighborhood, and leave a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Willamette Employee Hurt. Ben Eby, an employee of the Willa mette Pulp & Paper Company, met with, an- accident Monday morning while walking along the sidewalk near the peper mill on the West Side. The walk was slippery, and Mr. Eby fell and sprained his shoulder, and injured his head. He was carried to the office of Carll & Melssner, where his wounds were dressed. He is getting along nicely. Administrator Authorized. J. R. Kelso has filed his bond as administrator of the estate of C. K. Ballard, deceased, and letters of ad ministration have been issued to him. The property belonging to the estate Is estimated to be of the value of $1,800. CLEETONCHOSEN; SCHUEBEL OUT HEATED CONTEST FOR U. S. DIS TRICT ATTORNEY IS FINAL LY ENDED. BOURNE FOUGHT HARD Fulton, Hawley and Ellis Were United Against Appointment of the Ore gon City Man Schuebel Foreseeing, Withdrew. Thomas J. Cleeton, of Portland, is slated for United States District At torney for Oregon. Senators Fulton and Bourne and Congressman Ellis united in recommending him. Mr. Bourne frankly admitted to his colleagues that it was useless for him to press Mr. Schuebel's nomination further. He said he was satisfied that to do so would be to court a turndown by tho Senate, for his careful canvass of the situation had satisfied him that, if the nomination was pressed, not only the subcommittee but the entire Judiciary committee would vote ad versely. But Mr. Bourne did not surrender until he had pulled every available string and had exhausted his last bit of influence. He counted on the co operation of Senator Knox to secure CHRISTIAN SCHUEBEL, who made a great fight for U. S. District Attor ney. Mr. Schuebel's confirmation and he brought --Influence to bear to swing Mr. Knox Into line, but found to his surprise that Mr. Knox, notwithstand ing his (Bourne's) promise of "several Oregon votes in the national conven tion," was unwilling to support Mr. Schuebel. Mr. Bourne had frequent confer ences with the President after oppo sition to Mr. Schuebel developed and the President, It is understood, made a careful canvass of his strength in the Senate regarding this and other cases. Whatever his discovery, it was not encouraging to Mr. Bourne, who was forced to acknowledge that, even with the President's co-operation, he could not bring about the confirmation of his man. When all expedients failed and Mr. Bourne reulized his predicament, he communicated the news to Mr. Schue bel and from the best information ob tainable capitulated with the under standing that Mr. Schuebel would be made chief deputy District Attorney. Mr. Schuebel tenaciously clung to the belief that Senator Bourne, with the support of President Roosevelt, would be able to bring about the Sen ate's confirmation of his nomination. The Oregon City man, however, recog nized the Impassable carrter, even be fore his backers In Washington were disposed to acknowledge It, and is said to have released Senator Bourne and urged him to lose no political prestige by insisting further on the appoint ment in face of powerful factional op position. It is understood that Mr. Schuebel can have the chief deputyshlp, if he wants it. He has not yet made known whether or not this place will be ac ceptable to him. Why Bingham Wat Dropped. When Mr. Fulton and Representa tives Hawley and Ellis Joined some time ago in recommending George G. Bingham, of Salem, Mr. Bourne told the President thut Mr. Bingham could not be appointed, because he had been the Sulem attorney for the Southern Pacific. Publicly, Mr. Bourne gonled that he had any objection to Mr. Bing ham. But It now develops that he poisoned the President's mind, as soon as he knew upon whom his colleagues had united, and because of Mr. Bourne's representations the Presi dent made It plain that he would ap point no man who had at any time been associated with corporations, or who had been affiliated with any de fendants in land frnud cases. In canvassing the situation yester day, the delegation had to eliminate all candidates who come within the President's restriction, and was oblig ed to pass up several candidates who, in its opinion, would make good Dis trict Attorneys. Mr. Cleeton appeared to be the only man among all the can didates upon whom the delegation could unite. When Mr. Fulton, Mr. Bourne and Mr. Ellis had united upon Mr. Cleeton, who, under the agreement of the delegation, should be recom mended, having been Indorsed by the majority, a telegram was sent to Rep resentative Hawley asking his concur rence or suggestion. The message evi dently failed to reach him, but he stated before starting West that he would feel bound by the decision of the majority, and it is. therefore, known that he will acquiesce in Mr. Clecton's appointment, though he had strong hopes of overcoming the Presi dent's objection to Mr. Bingham. The New District Attorney. 'i'homas J. Cleeton was Ixmii on a farm In Schuyler County, Missouri, October 7, 161, and came to Oregon in 1891, settling at St. Helens, in Colum- Continued on page 8.