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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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JJ.