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Newspaper Page Text4 OREGON CITY COURIER, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 19Q Oregon City Courier Published Every Friday by Oregon City Courier Publishing Co. Entered In Oregon City Pcstofflce as Second-Class Mall. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Six months 7t Pah. In advance, per year $1 51 The Bureau of the Census has just issued Its annual report on the StatlS' tics of Cities Having a Population of Over 30,000. This report covers the year 1906, and Includes financial sta tistics. A considerable portion of the introduction to the report is utilized for presenting definitions of the ac counting terms employed by the Bu reau of the Census, a statement of the principles upon which government acounting rests, and a brief resume of the systems and methods of ac counting made use of at the present time. The report presents a very in terestlng table showing the costs of maintaining free public schools for the several cities, including In such costs the interest on the Investment in school buildings and grounds. The relative investments of cities and school property may be noted by the varying amounts per capita allowed for interest on such, investments. These ranged from 21 cents for At lanta, Ga., all the way to $1.41 for Tacoma, Wash.; $1.45 for Denver, Colo.; $1.45 for Pueblo, Colo.; and $1.5G for Spokane, WaBh. In like man ner the aggregate per capita cost for maintaining schools, including the foregoing amounts for interest, varied from $1.71 for Charleston, S. C, to $8.50 for Spokane, Wash. The per capita payments for school expenses which do not include any allowance for interest as is the case with the foregoing figures, were obtained from 148 cities for the years 1902 to 1906, inclusive. These per capita figures were as follows for the years mention ed: $3.69, $3.87, $4.04, $3.99, and $4.25. These expenses Increased, therefore, in four years, 15.2 per cent faster than population. These figures may be compared with the corresponding in crease of other branches of govern mental service. The per capita of all governmentad and special service ex penses increased In the following pro portion for th years mentioned: $13.36, $13.34, $13.75, $13.89, and $14.60. In these expense there was an Increase of only 9.3 per cent in the 4 years, or a lltle more than one-half of that for schools. The per capita of ex 1 penses for the police department In creased from" $1.90 In 1902 to $2.01 In 1906; a gain of only 5.8 per cent. Those of the fire department Increas ed from $1.33 to $1.61; a gain of 13.5 per cent. Per capita expenses for health conservation Increased from 22 to 23 cents; a gain of less than 5 per cent. Those of sanitation, from 91 cents to $1.19; a gain of 30.8 per cent. Highways Increased only fro $1.72 to $1.73; and charities from 86 to 92 cents. Two things are of more Importance to the country people and to all of us than any passing phase of poll tics, the success of one party rather than another. These are, says the Portland Journal: Better Cultivation of the soil, and Better Roads. "The people of Oregon are Improv ing in these matters year by year, but there Is need of greater, more rapid and more Intelligent improve ment. In a good many Instances a man can raise $1000 worth of stuff per acre, even more, on a small tract of land. In far more numerous cases he can raise $100 an acre. This can be done on hundreds of thousands of acres of Oregon soil. And then on millions of other acres the returns will amount to $50, $40, $30 or $25 an acre, If the best cultivation Is done enough to make families cheerful and thankful that the lines have fall en to them in pleasant places. "Now thousands of people should be striving, not spasmodjcajly and feverishly, but steadily, thoughtfully, progressively, to raise $1000, or $100, or $50 an acre of products on small tracts of land 40, 20 or 10 acres. Such families are 'the salt of the earth,' industrially. They are sure as a rule to be pretty good citizens, how ever the men may vote. "And get good roads. They pay In various ways. Tney are a distin guishing physical evidence of civiliza tion and progress. More scientific, thorough cultiva tion, and more good roads, are among the needs of Oregon. And they will materiajize gradually as the years pass. Help the good work along. We have indeed a goodly land ; we should be an exceedingly prosperous and con tented people." The Courier Is Just In receipt of the September number of the University of Oregon Bulletin, which treats "Country High School Organization and Training of Teachers," and one of the most valuable bulletins recently issued by the University for those interested In the betterment of our rural schools. It contains an ex baustlve account of the method 'adopted by other states for the traln ing of teachers, and discusses fully the so-called Lane County plan for the establishment of country high schools To quote from It: "This plan will al low country districts to organize high schools, as the tuition Is to be paid by the whole county. The count r high school can have as good a teach er as the city high school. Inasmuch as this plan allows any euterprlsing district to start a high school it does away with the necessity of a vote. The trouble with the Union High School Law 1b that It requires a ma jority vote of all the districts before the hlght school is started." Under Its working, some four or five high schools are being established In Lnne County in places where It was Impos slble to maintain them before. small county tax Is levied and each high school student, regardless of lo cation, draws his share of the tax,- the more high school students, the more money the district draws from the county. Under this law, country high schools can be established in every group of district in the state that Is not over twelve miles In extent, and that has fifteen or twenty pupils that can attend high school. The legal form necessary to' secure a vote Is given, and the Bulletin can be secured free by writing to Registrar of the University. South Africa is vor yfar from the United States, nevertheless there are thousands of Intelligent Americans who cannot but be Interested In the fact that that wonderful rich and ex tensive region Is now essentially and enthusiastically an Engllsl Colony a region where the Engllnh language will be spoken; where English Insti tutions and civilization will prevail; a country where an American speak ing but one language, as Is the case with at least ninety-nine In a hundred, will be understood; and where he may travel and transact business with the same ease and confidence that he would in Canada or Australia. Six years have elapsed since the Boers surrendered at Pretoria and these, sturdy descendants of Dutchmen have, in the last few years, advanced from the Primitive condition of peasants, such as existed in the world a hundred and fifty years ago, to a realization of the streuuous and advauced condi tions of modern life. Automonous gov ernment has been restored to them and a scheme for the union of this South African state similar to that which has recently been accomplish ed In Australia Is under consideration. South Africa will probably be united within the coming year. It is said that Sir James c; rant very much interested the learned members of the British Association of Science with a description of his machine for the renewal of youth. Sir James calls his machine the "neuroBtoue." If he and the British scientists will come to America, they will find that advertise ments of similar fakes have been ex tant for at least thirty years. Scarcely a week passes that there Is not some event that brings home to the people who live on the Pacific Coast of the United States, the tuct that they have a community of Inter ast In both commercial and political affairs of the nation. To many people if the East that section of the country lying west of the great mountain ranges, is a place apart, and It has been only by active exertions of our business men and of our representa tives in Congress that this section has reached the commercial Import ance It has, and received from llio nation the consideration it has. There Is no doubt that the Pacific States will realize still greater commercial Importance, and greater recognition at the hands of the men who control the affairs of the nation; as the peo ple of the world are turning their attention to the Pacific and realize more and more the importance of this vast commercial arena. - The de sired end may be more rapidly reach ed, however, by combined effort of all the people of all the Pacific States. A splendid example of combined ef fort Is illustrated in California, where that unique organization, The Califor nia Promotion Committee flourishes. Through The Committee the entire State works as a unit for the devel opment of California. With each of the seven Pacific Stales organized on 3lniliiH- lines to those on which Cali fornia Is organized, great good will result to the several States, and when such state organization Is com pleted, all of the States may organ Ize for the protection of the general Interests, and use the Influence of this vast combination In all directions. Governor Endorses Other Prominent. Americans k of Wyoming Peruna. Give Pe-runa Great Credit MtfiWl Mdence in prominent per-l A 4 7 f p f 1 1 I B ysonal friends who have used jy" fsstms 1 ' v n lpJM,Jland fnd?;.sf. pe-ru-naht 7pSi ' ! iS2Fee' Justified in assuming thatffc. 1JT zbfTZAit Is a valuable remedy for ca- . Zifz , M i -tarrh and an excel,ent xeneralM - llSj: ' 1fmtif f& John W. tioyt. "it f I "S'IIJV Ex-Oovernor of Wyoming. jf' r LIST OF PROMINENT AMERICANS. Gen. W. H. Parsons, Confederate Army, ex-State Senator, Texas. Col. Bailey, of Washington, D. C, labor Organizations and U. V. I. CoL Patten, of Washington, D. C, Military and Masonic Orders. Hon. E. S. Eyan, of Alaska, Ex-Member English House of Parliament. Congressman Cale, of Alaska, wen Known on racuio oiope Cen. W. H. Parsons. Gen. W. H. Parsons is ex-State Sena tor and ex-Special Judge of the Supreme Court of Texas, also Brigadier General In Confederate Army. In a recent letter from 925 II St., N. W., Washington, P. 0., this prominent gentleman says: . ' "Upon the recommendation of per sonal friends and many strong testi monials as to the efficacy of Peruna in the treatment of the numerous symp toms of the la grippe with which I have been afflicted for four months past, I have been induced to undergo a treat ment with thlB JUBtly celebrated for mula. I feel a decided "change for the better after using it only one week. It is especially good in toning up the stom ach and has bad a decided effect upon my appetite. I thel efore feel much en couraged that I am on the road to com plete restoration, ' . "My numerous friends in Texas, where I have had the honor to command a brigade of her Veteran Cavalry in a four years' war, may accept this voluntary testimonial to the merits of Peruna as a sense of obligation on my part for its wonderful elllcacy." Col. Wm. Bailey. William J3uiloy, 08 1 St., N. E., Wash ington, D. C, Past Col. Enc. No. 09, Union Veteran Legion, and prominently identified with many of the great labor protective associations in Chicago and New York, and Secretary of one of the largest associations In the former city, had for nearly thirty years been afflicted with kidney troubles. Within a short period he has been per suaded to try Peruna, and his present healthy condition is attributed to his Judicious use of that great remedy Washington climate is notoriously bad for kidney and liver troubles, yet by a Judicious use of the remedy he is now quite cured and in excellent physical condition. This brief statement of facts, without exaggeration or hyperbole, appears to tell the whole story, which the Peruna Com- pany is authorised to use, if it so chooses, believing, as I do, that by so doing it will be for the general good. Wm. Bailey. Col. C. L. Patten. Ool. C. L. Patten, 509 T St., N. W., Washington, D. C, a Lieutenant in the Old Guard, an exclusive organization composed of soldiers of distinction who fought in the civil war, and a Thirty second degree Mason, writes as follows: "I have used Pernna, and desire to recommend your remedy as an invigor ating spring tonic; also one of the best remedies that I ever tried for coughs, colds and catarrhal complaints." Hon. R. S. Ryan. Hon . R. S. Ry an , no w residing in Nome, Alaska, was formerly a member of the English House of Parliament, and Sec retary to the late Irish patriot, Charles Stewart Parnell. His Washington ad dress Is New Willard Hotel, Washing ton, D. O. He writes : "I have used Pe runa and can recommend your remedy as a very effective cure for eolds and catarrhal complaints." Hon. Thomas Cale. Hon. Thomas Cale, elected to Congress from Alaska, is well known on the Pa oiflo slope, where he has resided. His Washington address is 18129th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. He writes: "I can cheerfully recommend Peruna as a very efficient remedy for coughs and colds." The United States Treasurer, Mr. Charles H. Treat, Is credited with saying that we should eat seven times a day. It is supposed, from his ut terance, that the Job of the treasurer Is even better than was ever suspect ed. The political stories about Mr. Taft saying that a dollar a day was enough for a working man, and Mr. Bryan's designating workmen "beggars" are among the threadbare and worm eaten stage properties of past campaigns. Meeting of Company G. The first meeting of the members of Company G, O. N. G., of this city, since the beginning of the summer vacation August 13, will be held in the Arm ory, next Monday, September 28, when the company will assemble for mus ter and quarterly Inspection. At this meeting, the blue dress uniforms worn during the -winter, will be Issued to the guardsmen. The officers desire to have as near the full complement of men present as possible nt the mus ter, as a good percentage must be in evidence, or the organization will stand in danger of being mustered out. The Democrats are encouraged 'I Good fur Biliousness, took two of Chamberlain's when the Republicans appear anxious, Stomaoh and Liver Tablets lust nighty although experience should have taught, them that Just about that time the Republican begin to do their host campaign work. Dr. William Osier has been elected Lord High Rector of the University of Edinburgh. And this for the man who by his own dictum. Bhould have been chloroformed on his lasF birthday. and I feel fifty per cent bettor than 1 have for woeks, says J. J. Fire stcne of Allegan, Midi. '"Thev are certainly a hue article for bilious ness." For sale by Huntley Bros.. Oregon City mid Molulla. Samples rree. A medical Journal has published that a red nose is no Blgn of drunkeu- ness. Still, as a prima facie indica tion, it will doubtless continue to be suggestive of hard drinking. Constipation and Indigestion are twins, rfliey kill people Inch by Inch, sap life away every duy. Holllster's Rocky Mountain Tea removes the cause, drives the disease away. 35 cents, ten or tablets. Huntley Bros. Co. From all quarters come signs of anx iety in Republican ranks. Mr. Bryan is forcing the fighting and his oppo nents are liiiru hit. Mrs.Nleta Barlow Lawrence CONTRJVLTO Choir Director St. raul Kpiscopnl Church Oregon City Voice Culture; Private Musiculrs Studio 1200 Washington SI, Phone IT!) I mm - . . -tf-Ut.llV crrrnzrj? tut? mr JIUIVI KJT 1 OL Dill SWIFT PLANT FREE Showing what a tremendous influence for good it will be to Oregon the number of hogs, cattle and sheep that must be raised the money to be made in stock the value of a better market the enor mous increase of real estate values that is certain to follow a complete story of the world's biggest - industry, mailed FREE to you on request. The edition is limited. Send a postal for it today. COLUMBIA TRUST I m COUCH I1LDO. PORTLAND, ORE.1 ess Undertaking & Embalming THOS. J. MYERS .. (Successor to Shank & Bissell) CARRIES A COMPLETE STOCK Modem Methods and Expert Work With Reasonable Prices Phones: Main 84; Home A269 " OREGON CITY, OB.E This morning five carloads of Ne- raska hogs passed through Umatll la county on the way to the packing nouses at Portland, says the East Ore- gonlau. . Think of fat hogs being snipped 2,ooo miles to market through the best hog-ralslng district in the United States! Think of a country rree rrom hog cholera, free from all me diseases to winch animals are subject, buying its bacon and lard of a country where there Is a constant struggle with devastating stock dis eases. It is a most unreasonable situ ation. Eugene will have a milk condenser. It Is said the plant will be In opera- lion within six months, sayB the Her aid. it would Indeed be a snd com mentary on the business acumen and energy of this city should the south- n town secure a condenser before Albany, when this town has had the opportunity to secure one for the past year and more, yet has done nothing lowartt its establishment, It is said that a Philadelphia Police man pursued a man three miles and captured him. No one can question his persevereiice, but everyone, since it happened will understand the police man's lack of speed, in the East same as in Portland. There are many, cheaper ways of committing suicide, but as a rule the man who has an automobile doesn't care for the expense. SIM Reward, $100. The readers of this Dnnnr will lis pieasea to lenru that there is at lant one dremled disease that scienoe has oeeu able to core lu all its stages, and that is catarrh. Hall's Catnirh Cure is the only positive cure row Known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, require a coustitutioutl treatment Hall's Catarrh Cure it taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the dibease, and giviug the patient strength by building np the ooustita tiou and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietor have so niuoh faith iu its curative powers that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it fas to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address: F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo .O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for eon. stipation. 11 IP i i : i i i i l .ii 4 .' . i '.u i i.,i-v y Ml L. AUTO-COAT. The latest, most sensible fad, COMBINES HIGHT0F STYLE, UTILITY and COMFORT. FASHIONED. INTRODUCED AND MADE By DAVID M. PFAELZER & CO. CHICAGO, ILL. LEADERS OF Iff. YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHES y;' I ''HIS special double-breasted style is 52 inches K J-. long finished as well on the inside as the 1 outside. Is equally USEFUL for AUTOING. DRIV- k ING, WALKING or FULL DRESS occasion. Goes the limit in style, make, appearance and comfort. Unlimited assortment of patterns. $10 oo to $20.oo FOR SALE BY ADAM; OREGON CITY'S BUSY STORE WILLIAM GARDNER JEWELRY STORE Fine I.lue of Clocks, Watches, Fnucy and Toilet Articles. REPAIRING OF FINE WATCHES A SPECIALTY My Coods are Guaranteed or your Money llck I Watch$ The best make9 Hlgin, Waltham, Hampden, Rockford and Spring field Sold on Enstallment. ' Main Near 10th St. WILLIAM GARDNER Oregon City, Ore Mmm BUSINESS COLLEGE WASHINGTON AND TENTH STRCCTS PORTLAND, ORBOOM k WRITE FOR CATALOG Th School that Places Ton in a Good Position GRAND OPENING OF RICH FRUIT LAND UNDER THE CAREY ACT 15,000 acres of the most fertile land in the State of Idaho will be thrown open for settlement under the Carey Act ON OCTOBER TWELFTH This tract is on the south bank of the Snake River, on the main line of the Oregon Short Line Railway, eight miles eaat of Glenns Ferry, a diviiion point on that road. The choosing of the land will be under the supervision of the State. Land board of Idaho. Location unexcel led, with the very best transconti nental transportation facilities and closest markets. Climate uniform; no extreme heat or cold. Lots of sun. Water is perpetual and a great surplus provides enough for 50,000 acres and 10,000 horse power besides. Soil a volcanic ash, decomposed lava and vegetable mould. None better for fruits, alfalfa and sugar beets. . REDUCED RAILROAD RATES Send for Booklets and Information, to either address kings hill Irrigation & power comfy Main Office, Boise, Idaho . B. S. C O O K & COMPANY, Oregon Agents Corbett Building, Portland, Oregon 'TIS WELL TO THINK OF A GOOD. PLACE TO BUY Good Eatables When you return from your Summer Vacation Come m with your first order and see How well satisfied you will be. 904 Seventh St. Oregon City, Ore.. Pbont 112) Hl. IS33 OTfiet In Tavorltt Cigar Store Oppcsltt masonic Building. Williams Bros, transfer Co. Safes, Pianos and Turniture Moving a Specialty Trtlgbt.and.ParetlslDtllvertd Prlett Reasonable and Satisfaction Buarantetd GET READY For RUSH THE K. BILL, of the firm of Schooley & Bill, real estate dealers, has gone eaat on an extended tour through the extensive farming sections of the Central States, .with advertising matter and general information of the resources of Oregon, a nd CLACKAMAS COUNTY in particular and those wishing to sell their farms and other property would do well to . list the same with Schooley & Bill, 606 Main St., Oregon City, Ore. This firm has made several large transfers in the last few months and good tracts, -both large and small, are greatly sought after. Mr. Bill is making a very exteusive canvass throughout the east and many home seekers to Clackamas county are sure to result. b n JJ.