HAVE YOU ANY DOUBT AS TO WHICH IS THE BEST PAPER IN YOUR COUNTY? IF Y(HrHAVE, COMPARE THEM AND SATISFY YOURSELF THAT WE LEAD cour: 26th YEAR. OREGON. CITY. . OREGON. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 18, 1908 No 18. OREGON CI ER rrr Y GERMANS' BIG OUTING Deutsche Verein Hold Grand Picnic Sunday in Pres't Schnoor's Grove GRAND FESTIVAL DAY Speeches, Songs and Parade Included in the Day's Program Last Sunday afternoon at Schnoor'fl Grove near Willamette occurred the dedication of the American and Ger man flags. A large delegation from Oregon City was there and were as sisted In the program by members of the Portland Societies. About 400 In all were present. A very nice program was carried out during the afternoon. The Oregon City Band opened the festivities and was followed by an address by Rich ard Petzold, of thiB city, who praised President Schnoor for his good work and untiling efforts in behalf of the organization. The Arlon Society, of Portland, sang, and D. M. Klemsen gave an address in English, stating that while the Germans still have a love for their native land they have an even greater admiration for their adopted country. At the conclusion of a song by the Arlon Society a pa rade was formed. The parade was headed by the Oregon City band, af ter which came the German Veterans followed by the queen of the day, Miss Anna Petzold, President Schnoor, the American flag, with the lady escorts and officers of the Oregon City Ger man Society, Messrs. Knapp, Seller and Klemsen, the German flag and the military Verein of Portland with their flags. This part of the program was followed by the song, "This is the day I of the Lord," by the Arion Society, I after which President Schnoor gave an I address in German and the American flag was unfurled to the tunes of . "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," played by the band. Upon the dedi-1 cuuon oi me American ana uermuu flags, H. W. Streiblg was named cus todian of the American flag, and W11-, liam Schwartz of the German flag. The Arion Society rendered another number and Otto Kleeman, president of all the National German Societies of Portland, made an address which was followed by an address by Mr. Heckler, of Portland. The baud play ed a selection and Mr. Klemsen made : a short address in German which was followed by the unfurling of the Ger man flag. The program was concluded with a brief address in English by Mr. Klem sen. Mr. Knapp created considerable amusement by giving a flag represent ing all nations, done In every possible color, to each society so that no one Wherever Wheels Turn Electric Motors are Needed No matter what they drive or where they are These Anyone using power can profit by consulting Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. G. G. MILLER, Ment Oregon Gity, Oregon might feel overlooked In the general round of festivity. The program was followed with dancing and singing and an elaborate supper was served at' about six o'clock. Everyone felt that the affair was a complete success in every detail. Dr. C. H. Meissner, of this. city, presented the German flag to the Society. This is undoubtedly the greatest meeting of the German societies ever held In this city or neighboring cities and great credit is due to those who had the great,festival in charge. Man Found Dead Over Six Hundred Dollars in Gold is Found in Pockets The body of an unknown man with $660 in gold in his pocket was found JHonday evening near Sprlngbrook, three and a half miles northwest of Oswego, in this County. The body showed that the man had been dead several weeks although there was no evidence of foul play or struggle. He had taken off his coat and made a pillow of it and prepared himself as if he were simply going to sleep. He was dressed in a light coat, dark blue trousers and a black hat. His shoes were badly worn at the heel as thoiigh he had done a great deal of walking. Besides the gold, in his pockets was found an Aluminum comb, pair of eye glasses, a meerchaum pipe, a magnifying glass, and $3.80 In silver. The identity of the unfortu nate man is not known, as no papers were found on the body. He was about 75 years of age having white hair and a white beard. His heighf was about 6 feet and 7 inches and he weighed Coroner's Inquest gave a verdict that the man came to . his death through natural causes. A Good Suggestion. Squam Lake grange of New Hamp shire this year set an example Arbor day which hundreds of granges throughout the land can well emulate. The Patrons turned out in force early In the morning and planted 100 trees along one of the principal streets lead ing to the grange ball. This conte.m plated plan had been under considera tion for some weeks, and It was car ried through without a hitch. The sisters of the Order were on hand to provide refreshing lunches and hot coffee. What a vast Improvement on the highways the next ten years thero would" be If every grange In New Eng land would follow this example each year, setting out trees along our high ways, remarks the New England Homestead. This work of Squam Lake grange is even more commendable than that done in ?rovidSjte, R. '., "a few weeks ago, when more trees were set In Roger Williams park. In the lat ter Instance the park, already over crowded with trees, was given still more, while streets entirely destitute of trees were neglected. It is a good thing to plant trees and a still better thing to plant them where they are needed. A Saving in Power A Reduction in Expense An Increase in Output An Improvement in Pro duct Some Decided Improvement Always Results When Electric Motors Turn the Wheels. Benefits are especially valuable to Bakers, Blacksmiths, Bottlers, Butchers, Confect ioners, Contractors, Dentists, Dressmakers, Grocers, Launderers, Housekeepers, Jewelers, Machinests, Printers, Woodworkers. EXCELLENT OUTLOOK Commercial Club Governing Board Hold Interest ing Meeting GOOD WORK OUTLINED Publicity Department Will be Very Prominent Feature of the Club The board of Governors of the Ore gon City commercial cdlub met In the Masonic Temple Monday night, and the meeting was well attended and marked with enthusiasm and lively In terest In the affairs of the club. C. D. Latourette, Dr. E. A. Sommer, C. G. Huntley and John Adams were ap pointed a committee to procure the furniture for the rooms and offices of the club. The rooms will be fitted ilp with "Mission furniture, and at least one large room will be completely out- flted with "Made in Oregon" furnl ture. The various rooms will be fur nlshed in modern club style, In mis sion furniture. The two front rooms near the elevator are designed to be used as a Secretary's office and recep tion room respectively. The rooms will include a large parlor or lounging room, and reading room with tables and individual desks. There will also be a room for games fitted up with billiards and pool tables, and a wash room and' toilet room in the rear. A publicity committee will be ap pointed this week, who will work In conjunction with the club, It being in tended to have this committee take charge of the publicity department and arrange for the necessary funds and its management. It is designed to have this work car ried on in much the same manner as is being done by various commercial bodies' throughout the state. The pub licity department will undoubtedly se cure a good clerical force to occupy the front offices at all times, to be able to properly handle the' many strangers who will come in search of information. The funds for the club are coming in exceptionally well, and new names are being added every day. . As soon as the rooms are completed, a banquet will be given by the mem bers to the citizens of Oregon City and the surrounding oountry at which time it Is intended to have a number of prominent speakers from abroad. Grocery Changes Hands. J. E. Jack, who has for a number of years conducted a grocery store on upper Seventh street, has sold his business to his brother A. F. Jack and P. E. Albright, who will take pos session of the same October first and continue to conduct the business In the building it now occupies and along the same lines that Mr. Jack has fol lowed, which have been very success ful. This transfer was brought about by the election last spring of Mr. J. E. Jack to the office of County As sessor which work will occupy his at tention after January first, at the Court House. A. P. Jack and P. E. Albright are both well known business men of this' city, the former having been in the Jack grocery store for some time past and Is thoroughly ac quainted with the business. He has had considerable to do with the thrifty appearanceof the store and the ex tensive business it has enjoyed, which we predict will continue In the new management. ' An Expert Farmer. ' An exchange say n young niau asks, "What would you advise a young man raised, on a farm who cannot stand the dust of haying uud thrashing and is most too light to do heavy farm work to do?" - Gardening, floriculture, poultry rais ing, civil engineering ail are good. If he Is built for an expert, there are land scape gardening; inside decorating and a number of other good occupations open to him. . . The young man who Is built for an expert that Is. one who is naturally bright, careful and painstaking will succeed in any of the above or. In al most any other occupation. He will have to Ion rn the business be selects. He cannot learn nny of them from a "Correspondence School." He needs a practical Instructor who" can show him, find the nay to become an expert Is to begin at the bottom and work up, thor oughly learning nil the details as one goes uloug. The expert Is always In demand, and he commands the top wages. . ' Whatever vocation a young man goes Into, he should lie thorough as he goes along, always keeping his eyes open for better ways of doing the work he has In hand All vocations are crowd ed with ordinary workers, but there'! still lots of room In the upper ranks. Lloyd Wesley of Salem, is spending a few days In this city. Chester Foulk, a former resident of this city, but now engaged In busi ness in this ? (!'712895 06$..TAEOI nes in Portland, visited Oregon City frltnds Friday and Saturday. FROM TWO LIVELY TOWNS JUST NORTH OF THE CITY Jennings Lodge. Mrs. Wm. Gardner was hostess to a" very pretty afternoon party at her home at Meldrum on Wednesday, Sep tember 19th, it being her 51st birth day anniversary and in honor of the event she had invited the Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational Church of Oregon City and a few of her most Intimate friends. About forty re sponded to her Invitation and spent a delightful afternoon. The home was very prettily decorated with Oregon grape, Chinese asters and fernB. A table had been prepared under the trees where a most bountiful birth day dinner was served. The guests departed for their homes wishing their hostess many happy returns of the day. Those present from the Lodge were Mesdames Hart, Miller, Yale, Emmons, Terry and Brown, and Miss Sybil and Master Allen Brown. Mr. G. D. Boardman Is having his little house in Jennings avenue re paired and newly painted and papered. His son; Mr. Bert Boardman and fam ily, of Carlton, Or., expect to move here this week and occupy it this winter. ' The Sunday school was held in the grove and about 20 were present. A collection of $1.00 was taken to buy quarterlies and papers, and Mr. A. F, Russell pas put in as treasurer. Rev. Shupp gave a twenty-minute sermon which was listened to with marked attention. It is hoped that every home will be represented In the Sunday School next Sabbath. Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, of PorO- land, spent Friday with her nieces, Mesdames H. C. Palnton, and Hugh Roberts. Each week some of the campers return to their homes. This week Mr. Oleson and family removed to Port land to be ready for the children to commence their school which opened on September 14th. Mr. Ed Mathews came out (from Portland to look after his garden and reports that Mrs. Mathews still con tinues very low. Mrs. Ceo. Morse and the Misses Carrie Scripture, Mabel Morse and Henel Palnton attended a wedding at the St. Francis church In Portland on September 8tb. Mr. Langdon Spooner returned from Marshfleld, Oregon, on Sunday, where he has held a very responsible posi tion for the past year. Word has been received from Will Jennings, from Altoona, Penn. His wife's mother still continues very poorly. He has visited in Philadelph ia and Pittsburg and may go on to New York before returning to his home in the west. Mr. George Morse and H. C. Pain ton drove to Highland and purchased some fine milch cows this week. Mr. Biersdorfor and son, who were clearing four acres,pn the east side of the car track have all the brush burn ed and are ready for the grubbing irachlne. They are taking their va cation hunting for large game in the mountains. Real estate has not been quite as active of late. But a greater number of people were out during the past week than has been before for some time looking at property here, and all seemed very favorably impressed with the land in this locality. The school is being finished rapid ly' now. it is all plastered and will soon be ready for the painters. Miss Inez Cravatte has returned to Chehalis, Wash, for a brief time. SOCIALIST'S RED SPECIAL Leader Debs Stops Here and Makes Short Speech to Big Crowd SCORES ALL PARTIES Plans For Organization Fol low Visit, Cheered by Socialists "The Red Special," a . train carrying Eugene V. Debs, the noted Socialistic leader, and a number of other promi nent members of the same party, pass ed through this city at 4:45 Monday afternoon, enroute to Portland. The train stopped half an hour, and a large crowd gathered to hear Mr. Debs speak. After a selection by the So cialist Band, a musical organiaztlon 'ravelling on the Red Special, Mr. Debs was introduced by E. J. Lewis, State Chairman of the Socialist party. The Socialist leader arraigned both the Democratic and Republican par ties as being opposed to the laboring class. The Republican party was de nounced as the promoter of trusts and monopolies, and as the party of the big corporations. Taft was desig nated as the "Father of government by Injunction," In reference to the stand he took while United States Judge during the A. R. U. strike of 1894. "The Republican Party," said the speaker, "hall themselves as the full dinner pall party while under their rule, thousands of men have not even a dinner pail to fill." Bryan was referred to as the stand' ard bearer of the Demomcratlc Party, which was pronounced a party of small capitalists. As an example of the ways of the Democratic rule, he referred to conditions in the coal mines in Alabama, a Democratic state. 'Both parties, he stated, are opposed to the laboring man and It will make little difference whether he Is governed by a few big capitalists or a number of lesser ones. The Social ist Party was the only one that the Among the many guests at the hos pitable home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morse the past week was John Eddy, of Dubuque, Iowa; Dr. Eddy, Miss Nunamaker and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Scripture, of Oregon City. Mr. and Miss Oswald, of Sellwood, and Mrs. Elsie Hutchinson and son, Rupert, and little daughter, Dorothy, of Portland. Mrs. H. H. Emmons gave a lunch eon on Thursday afternoon in honor of some Portland friends. The house was very prettily decorated with Chinese asters, which were raised in her own beautiful gardens. Covers were laid for six, and Mrs. Emmons proved herself a most charming host ess. Mr. Welch's family have their house hold goods packed and will remove to Kelso, Wash., where he is engaged In the mercantile business. Items From Milwaukee. w tr rvuinuftll urna mmei'Intendlng the work of putting gravel on our main street this week. Lt me goou woik go on. The Rock Island ClUb House cioseu Sunday evening for this year's run,; and Mr. L. Martinez, the manager, has moved to Portland. The postofflce has moved into Its new home, and the quarters are con sidered far superior to any that it has had heretofore. Mrs. J. C. Elklns is at the Good Sa maritan Hospital, undergoing treat ment at the hands of Dr. J. J. Sell wood, of our slHter city. Llvy Salpp, of Oregon City, was a visitor to our burg Tuesda yevenlng. Rumor has It that Marie Cogswell Gellnsky is to build a home In our midst. She Is a daughter of the late W. A. Cogswell, the atorney. The Evangelical property is under going extensive repairs at the hands of F. Blrkemeler, and Ino. W. Grasle, Howard Grasle is doing the plumbing and electric wiring, and the way he does the work convinces the most skeptical that he Is a natural raachan ic. . Quite a number of our residents wents hop-picking this year, and ad ded quite extensively to their excheq uer, the hops turning out good, partic ularly at Dr. Nichols' good yard at Parkplace. Meta Legrand has returned from Long Beach, also Mrs. W. H. Lehman, who spent several weeks at Ocean Park, adjoining. N. t. Olsen's handsome residence Is about completed and can be counted as one of the neatest structures in Milwaukee. The new proprietor, W. H. Akers, and his associates, are everlastingly ruBhing things at the Rose City Shing le & Lumber Co.'s plant. They are wide awake business men, and Mil waukee can congratulate the advent of such men, Into our community. What we need Is more of Just such bustling, up-to-date hustlers, who take ahold and do things. J. W. Ray, our genial harness maker is about to branch out more extensive ly, and may decide to occupy the new corner store in the Evangelical prop erty. He and his estimable wife have made many friends in our midst. ' School opens the 21st, and the small boy must turn his thoughts from fish ing in Lake Kellogg to pondering over bis school books. The repairs that have been made makes the school on of the best appointed In this section, and Milwaukee is Justly continuing to (orge ahead. speaker thought could better the con dition of the working classes, as the platform is built for their benefit. About this time the whistle sounded, and the speaker thanked his audience. A large number of Clackamas county Socialists boarded the train for Port land, where Debs spoke that night, and the train departed amid great cheering. A NIWSPAPEK EVENING. Material For a Programme That Will Be of General Interest. The following subjects for discus sion will be found profitable for a newspaper evening In the grange: The greatest dally newspaper and why. The greatest newspaper editor and his characteristics. How a great daily Is made (a) editorial department, (b) news department, (o) composing department, (&)) printing de partment. The Influence ot the newspaper, la It Increasing or decreasing Describe a model country weekly and tell how you would run It. Question box. (a) How many dally pa pers are therejn the United StatesT (b) How many papers can be printed per hour on the fastest printing press? (c) Who Invented the printing press? (d) What is a linotype machine? (e) Are the great dallies printed from slype or plates? De scribe the process, (f) What does the so called "yellow Journalism" mean? (g) How are newspaper pictures made? Orange Pay at Ohio 8tat Fair. Patrons ot Ohio are eagerly looking forward to our annual gutherlng on the state fair grounds at Columbus, which occurs this year Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2 and 3. Bead- quarters will be at Grange hall, in the administration building, where every provision will be made for the com fort of visiting Patrons. Let all who have ever been within our gates, but who may ha-ve lost active connection with the Order, come and renew their fellowship and learn what great Btrides are being made by the grange along social, educational and economic lines. Prominent Patrons will be pres ent, and Interesting exercises will be arranged. The Ohio state board of agriculture has in the past proved gracious host and will spare no pains this year to mnke our reunlona red letter day In our memories. Come and bring your friends. Leave your pack ages and wraps at headquarters. .See the great exposition and renew and extend your acquaintance. F. A. Der thick, Master Ohio State Grange. Three Months' Progress. . From April 1 to June 30 granges were organized as follows: California, 2; Colorado, 4; Idaho, 11; Indiana, 2; Iowa, 1; KaiiBUs, 2; Maine, 5; Mary land, 4; Massachusetts. 2; Michigan. 7; New Hampshire, 1: New York, 7; Ore gon, 0; Ohio,. 3; Pennsylvania. 10; South Dakota. 2; Vermont, 1; Washing ton, 18; total. 8H. c,ninjen were reor ganized: California. 1; Ma 'Kiubusetts, 2; Michigan, 1; Peiir.s.vlvnnlu. !t; Wash ington, 1; total, 8. An Enterprising Grange. Chautauqua county grunge once held field meeting on the shores of Lake Erie. It was bo well pleased with the location that some of the members of the grange bought the beach and a place of adjacent woods to be used ai a permanent amusement (tsort. Milwaukee Fair, The sixth Annual Grange Fair be ing held at the Milwaukle Grange Hail next week 1b attracting much atten tion and promises to be one of the best grange fairs held in the state. At eight o'clock Thursday morning, the exhibits will be placed in order, and later In the day the fair will be opened by addresses by Col. Robert Miller and J. J. Johnson, two well- known members of the Grange. Fri day is Oak Grove Day, and the award ing of the prizes will begin at noon. In the afternoon the baby show, un der the managemment of Capt. J. P. Shaw, will be the principal attraction. A number of prizes will be awarded to the babies. At eight o'clock In the evening, a program will be rendered by the Oak Grove Improvement. Asso ciation. At noon Saturday, the bar becue begins, which will be followed by a program at two thirty. At this time those present will be given an opportunity to hear United States Senator C. W. Fulton and State Supt. J. H. Ackerman speak, the former discussing political Issues and the lat ter talking on educational conditions. The fair will close with a grand ball In the city hall, commencing at eight p. m. Killed in Portland Henry Nelson of Ctackamas Meets Sudden Death The unknown man who was killed Tuesday morning in Portland by be ing run over by a Southern Pacific train, has been Identified as Henry Nelson, a resident of Clackamas, His sister, Mrs. Emmett Thompson, of 280 Crosby street, Portland, identified him at the morgue Wednesday, where she was led as a result ot a dream the previous night, in which she saw her brother in a death sweat. Unable to dispell the dream from her mind, Mrs. Thompson went to the morgue, where her brothers remains were awaiting identification. The remains will be brought from Portland today. and the funeral will be held from the Lutheran church In this city, Friday afternoon. Rev.- W. R. Kraxberger of ficiating. The body will be Interred in Mountain View cemetery. While par tially demented as a result of a long illneBs, Nelson left his home in Clack amas, and for ten days wandered lu the woods of that region, about two months ago, returning home after searching parties had failed to locate him. Correct Date for 8chool Opening. Th rnuHiT in a,lvlned by Protes ter Kendall, principal of the West Ore gon City school, that there la much distention in that district as to the date on which the term commences. Professor Kendall wishes to Btate that the West Side school will begin Monday, Septemi er 21. CHAUTAUQUA MANAGEMENT Directors Elected For Ensuing YearTwo are Added to the List FUND IS LEFT OVER Many Important Features are Under Advisement for Next Year's Work At the meeting of the stockholders of the Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association held Friday in the County Courtroom of the Courthouse the fol lowing directors for the ensuing year were elected. Congressman W. C. Hawley, C. H. Dye, A. F. Parker, George A. Harding, Sarah A. Evans, J. E. Hedges, C. Schuebel, Dr. George Hoeye, John W. Loder, C. B. Moores. W. A. Huntley and H. E. Cross. The number of directors was increased from 11 to 12 by a unanimous vote of the 57 shares that were represented New members on the board are Sarah A. EvanB, John W. Loder, Dr. George Hoeye and C. Schuebel. The financial reports of the treas urer and secretary were read and re ferred to the new committee on finances to be audited. They show that the total receipts of the assembly, includ ing a small balance on hand from the preceding year were $7108.14. Che disbursements, according to depart ments, were as follows: Restaurant $1172.12; grounds pump ing and carpentering $376.61, flrewo. ks $100. music $475.75, Summer school $350, marshals, guards and gate keep eres $622.50, publicity $916.45, base ball $444, platform talent $1481.50, miscellaneous $748.41, which, together with $30.21, the amount or orders out that have not been cashed, leaves a total of $293.52 on hand: Immediately after the close of the stockholders' meeting, the directors took the oath of office before County Clerk Greenman and proceeded to elect officers. The following officers, all of whom served so efficiently last vear were re-elected for the coming - year: Congressman W. C. Hawley, president; C. 'H. Dye, vice-president; HV E. Cross, secretary, and E. G. Cau fleld, treasurer. The members of the finance committee for this year are John W. Loder, J. E. Hedges, and C. B. Moores. The executive committee is made up of C. H. Dye, H.,B. Cross and J. E. Hedges. " . There are two prominent names now before the Chautauqua for plat form talent for the coming year. They are Congressman J. Adam Bede and Rev. Frank O. Smith, pastor oi me Warrfln-Avenue Congregational Church of Chicago, The former is a well known wit. The latter was consiaer- ed a great success at Gladstone two years ago, The proposition of fencing the grounds is now under consideration. In the next few days the entire body of directors will visit the park to take up the matter of putting a fence en tirely around the 73 acres. This will greatly diminish the expense of guards during the future assemblies. Tries to Locate Son. Chief Police Burns of this city is just In receipt of a letter from a man i... tha nomo of Amhrose Anderson which contained the information that hlH son, Herbert Anderson, wno ieu home nine years ago and came to America, has beon lost track ot and Burns was requested to make an ef fort to look the fellow up. The let- ctnfna thnt thfi linv luft Ills hOlUO In Oldham Lane, England, about nine years ago and came to America ana tor several years resided with his aunt in Ogden, Utah. Some time In the forepart of the year 1907, the boy and his aunt had a falling out, result imr in the nollce of Salt Lake City sending the boy to the Utah State In dustrial school from wmcn ne was supposed upon good behavior to be re leased In 1908. The letter to Chief Burns also con tins a newspaper clipping which irivnH in ncennnt. of a man bv name of of AnderBon who had been injured while climbing Mt. u iieiens in una state, and how his life was saved by a mountain party who rolled him in a Back and slid hlra down the north side of the great peak a distance of 1000 feet at a terrific speed, to their camp where medical attention was given him, which from the nature of his injuries seemed to be immediately required. The parents having noticed this acount of the mountain episode In the paper concluded that it was their long lost son and have asked the police of the various cities to asslBt thein In the hunt for the wayward youth. The letter from the aged fath er is pathetic, although it concludes In a somewhat comical strain by stat ing that "these features have a tend ency to worry the entire f atnlly," which he states numbers only eigh teen children. Freeh Egge. Secretary Wilson says that hereafter eggs sold as "fresh" or "strictly fresh" must be exactly what they are repre sented to be. Storage eggs must be sold as such or under the pure food law the dealer In liable to a fine of $500 or six months' imprisonment, or both. Thousands of people do not know how a "strictly fresh" egg tastes. This will give them a chance to find out Hauling Crop. Inquiries conducted In over 1,000 counties of the United States by the department of agriculture Indicate that the average length of haul ot crops over country roads is 12.1 miles, the average weight of the load 2,002 pounds and the average cost per mile 23.2 cents, or about $3 per load, the figures being based on cost of labor, feed, wear, etc.