CITY 26th YEAR. OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. JANUARY 22, 1909 No 36. STATEMENT ONE GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN LEADERSHIP WON BY OREGON CITY BOY Charles W. Robison Is Leader WINS VICTORY of Negative Debate Team of University of Oregon OREGON People's Choice for U. S. Senator Elected by Legislature ONLY ONE VOTE NECESSARY An Anti-Statement Bill Was at Once Intro duced in the House in the Hope of Killing the Popular Measure All of the members of both houses of the legislature who promised to support Statement Number 1 and the people's choice for United States Senator at the time of their election held firm to their pledges, and as a result, George E. Chamberlain, at present governor of the state, was elected to the office. The vote in the Senate stood 19 for Chamberlain, 7 for Fulton, 3 for Cake and 1 for Bean. The House voted 34 for Chamberlain, and 4 for Cake, giving the Governor 53 out of the 90 votes cast. Only one hallot'was necessary. The outcome of the tangle that has ensued since the June election, when the people of a state that Is nearly all republican elected a democrat as their popular choice for United States Sen ator, has not been watched by this state alone, but by the whole United States as well, and It is the general opinion that the action of the mem bership of the present legislature will have a direct bearing on several states and stimulate them to inaugu rate the system by which the people and not the party name the officials. The day following the election of Chamberlain, a bill was introduced 1b the House by Representatives Bean and Brooks, making It a misdemeanor for legislative candidates to subscribe to Statement No. 1. The bill, which was sent to its second reading, reads as follows: j "It shall be unlawful for any can didate for office to take or make any promise or pledge In writing to the people of Oregon or any district, coun ty, city or town or precinct from which he shall be a candidate, or any person, or persons, the carrying out of whloh j shall be contrary to, or in violation of the provisions of the constitution J of the United States, or of the state) of Oregon, or shall be in violation of his oath of office to support the con stitution of the United States or of the state of Oregon; and any such! person violating the provisions of this bill Bhall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the county jail not less than six months nor more than one year, or pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or both such fine and imprisonment. Any person convicted under the provisions of this act shall forfeit his office If elected It Is highly Improbable that this act will ever become a law, for even though it should pass the legislature, it will certainly be sent to oblivion by the voters of Oregon through the Initiative and Referendum. The voters of Oregon are to be congratulated for their move In throwing off the yoke of the party boss and choosing the man they desire for their United States Senator in Congress, even though he be a mem ber of an opposite party, and It fur ther proves to the world at large that the state Is populated by a people of advanced ideas, whose examples may be followed with profit by any other state. Directly responsible for the election of Chamberlain is W. S. U'Ren, to whose instrumentality we are In a great measure indebted for the State ment, and for the direct primary nom ination law and the Initiative and ef erendum. Although a member of the republican party, Mr. U'Ren does not hesitate to support the people choice, but ever since the June election, has been busily engaged in proving be yond a doubt that legislators should obey the will of the people and not the whim of the machine. WANTS TO GO BACK. Kansas Youth, Who Broke Parole, Surrenders to Officer Cooke. Declaring that he was tired of roam ing the country with a sentence hang ing over him, Charles B. Weeltley, who in June of 1903 ran away while on parole from the Kansas State In- .-V 7?, Elected to the United States Senate by the Oregon Legislature upon the first ballot by Statement' No. One men in spite of the opposition thrown against him. Tuesday night. It. seems that after leaving the institution, Weekley's family moved to Oregon, and as he and his stepfather did not agree, he is anxious to clear his conscience and begin life anew. ROCK ON TRACK- TRAIN IS DELAYED Northbound Train Is 1 hrcc Quarters of Hour Tuesday Held an A large rook fell across the main track of the Southern Paoiflo near Third street Tuesday afternoon, and as a result the Portland-bonnd train due here at 4 :H0 was over 45 minutes late. While the train crew were busying them! vivos with removing the obstruction, the passengers, about 71 in all, took advantage of the oppor tunity to cater to the inner man, and crowded all the restaurants. After eating, they gathered at the depot, discussed the Southern Paciflo, rocks, and high water till the train arrived at the station, and re-embarked on the trip to Oregon's mtrcpolis. Wherever Wheels Turn . Electric Motors are Needed No matter what they drive or where they are 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. These Benefits are especially valuable to Bakers, Blacksmiths, Bottlers, Butchers, Confect ioners, Contractors, Dentists, Dressmakers, Grocers, Launderers, Housekeepers, Jewelers, Machinests, Printers, Woodworkers. Anyone using power can profit by consulting Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. O. G. MILLER, Agent Oregon Qity, Oregon SECURING FEATURES FOR NEXT ASSEMBLY Secretary Cross of Chautauqua Association Fas First Class Attractions in View If the attractions at the coming ses sion of tho Willamette Valley Chau tauqua Association are not of the highest possible standard, it will be through no fault on the part of the secretary, Harvey E. Cross, for he is bending ever effort to secure the best talent obtainable. Ti e session will be held at Gladstone Park from July 6 to 18. Hon. Henry Aliirt McLean of Mount Vernon, Washington, president of the Washington Suite Commission of the Alaska-Yncou Pacific Exposition, and an exceptionally bright lawyer aud lecturer, will i' occupy the platform as will Rev. Matthew Hughes, of Hun Francisco, who is noted as a platform favorite. He isatbrotlier of Bishop Hughes of tlie M. a. Church. Throngii communications received from them, Mr. Gross believes that the coming assembly will have among its star attractions, Alton Packard of New York, well known throughout the United States as a cartoonist and humorist; Rev. F. G. Sjiith of the Warren Avenue Congregational Church of Chicago, who is known through the press as the "Great Preaoher of Chicago." Mr. Cross is coiiiident or engaging Rev. Eli Modish u u, the Grand Army prejclnr of Los Angeles, for a sorieB of laotures. As usual the base ball tournament will be a feat n re of the oomiiigsession, and some rattling good games are promised. Charles William Robison, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robison, pro prietors of the Fair Store in tins city, won tho 'leadership of the negative in terstate debating train of the Univer sity of Uiegon in competition with ten other aspirants. On the same oc casion lie aiso captured the alumni medal fur individual oratory. Kobisun, who 1ms a hrst of friends in this city, graduated from the eighth urade of the Eastham school iu 1903. and immtdiatelv entored Port land Academy. In . 1U07 he finished his studies at this institution with o odit to himself. Iu the full of that year lie entered Williams College, in Massachusetts, but unable to stand the harsh PHstern winter, ha returcod to this city after the first semester and entered the State University at Eugene, wlioro he is in the sophomore clHsa. In addition to his oratorical abili ties, Robison is a gifted writer, and was a mouiber of the staff of "The Troubiidor", the magazine issued by the students of Portland Aoademy, He is editor elect of the Junior An nual of tiie class of 11)11 and is treasu nr3r of the class. Robison aud his colleagues meet the University of Iduho at cow, Maroli 20. will Mob- Clackamas Members Honored One of the beat means of telling just what the remainder of the solons think of the qualities of a member of the legislature is to ascertain whether or not he is named as a member of any of the various committees. If this be taken as a guide, the three representatives of Clackamas must be especially highly thought of, for all of them are appointed on several com mittees, on some of which they are the chairman. James U. Campbell is chairman of the committees on en rolled bills, on labor industries and on resolutions, and is a member of the committees on revision of laws and on game. Walter A. Dimick is chairman of the judiciary committee, and is a member of the committee on federal relations and on counties. Linn E. Jones was appointed chair man of the committee on engrossed bills, chairman of the committee on penal, reformatory and charitable in stitutions, and is a member of the committee on fisheries. RIVERS ARE ONRAMPAGE Melting Snows and Heavy Showers Swell Oregon Streams MILLS FORCED TO CLOSE .. , ...,,,, , i Madison Street Bridge in Portland is Closed Giving Oregon Commuters Consid- erable Inconvenience With the Dassino of rhn snnw. Mm transfer and take another oar on the people of Oregon were brought' face to otllor si(le tlie dangerous spot. The JENNINGS LODGE. The weather man has certainly boen trving to please every one in Oregon, for we have experienced all kinds of weatiior lately. Our rural carrier, Mr. Arnold, is still unable to make his entir route each day. As there are twenty-three boxes at thiB place, that mauy fam ilies are obliged to be contented with roceiving thoir mail every other day. A great many did not receivo their Oregon City papers until Monday. Mrs. Gilmoro and babv. of Hood Riverv, have returned to their home. after a visit with her siBter, Mrs. Burt Boardnitn. Miss Post, who is on her way to her home at Priueville, Oregon, will snend a fortnight at the Bert Board man home. Miss Post is a sister aiso of Mrs. Boardman. Allen Brown, Jr., is so much im proved that he is able to be out again, a tact that his little friends are much pleased to hear. Rev. Shupp ui Milwaukio, will preaoh a series of sermons at the chapel on "Why OhriBt came into the World." The first was preached on the 17th of January, and was a very able discourse. Sunday school will be held each Sunday at 2:80 p.m. All are moBt cordially invited to both and it is hoped ail may come and en joy tlie series of sermons which Rev. Shupp is preparing to give to us on the three coming Sundays. Mr. Miller salesman for Mr. Rice, our grocer, sjient Saturday and Sun day at his home in Vancouver, Wash ington. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Boardman spent Sunday with friends in Port land. Little Miss Lillian Ricketts, of Portland, who lias been spending the past two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Sylvia Wilcox; of the Lodge, has re turned homo. The Ladies' Club, which was to meet with Mrs. Morse Thursday, Jan uary 14, has been postponed indefi nitely. A number from here are preparing to take in "Ben Hur, which will be at the Heilig during the week. During tho past week Arthur Caddy has been finishing the inside of the artistio little cobble stone house for H. H. Emimns, on the river front Arthur Roberts, who is agent for the Oregon Journal at ttiii place, made a business trip to Portland Saturday. ANOTHER REVIVAL AT BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. George Soltau of London Will Lead the Movement Noting the benefits derived from the Shannon revivals, the mombers of tlie First Baptist church decided at a re cent meeting to hold another series of evaiigelistio meetings, lusting two weeks and beginning Sunday morning, February 7, 1U09. They will be under the leadership of Dr. George Soltau, of Loudon, England. He is one of the very best Bible scholars and teaoh ers in the world today and his special mission as an evangelist is to build up christian life and character. Tlie theme of his meetings will be: "What is the Christian Life?" "Passes Your Possessions. " "Life and Life Abundantly. " While his mission is especially to Christians, he is also a great help to all who do not make a profns-inn of religion and who are anxious to find out what the christian life is. All are cordially invited to the meetings, which will be hold for two .weeks every afternoon and eveuiog excopt Saturdays. Dr. Soltau is well thought of as tlie following testimonials show: "1 have had the privilege of know ing Rev. George Solatu for Fome time, and esteem him very highly for his consistent character, his adherence to the pure ami unadulterated gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the earn estness whioh characterizes his efforts for the promotion of God's glory. Ho as repeatedly given adnrossos witli great acceptance in connection with our Y. M. O. A." Tho late Sir Georgj WilliamB, foundor of Y. M,' O. A. in London. I understand that my friend, Rev. George Soltau, is proposing to spend some time in the United States in Bible teachings I can earnestly and warmly reoommend him as one deeply taught of God and eminently faithful to 111 great truths." Dr. A. T. Pier son, editor Missionary Review of tlie World. "Mr. Soltau is simplo and forceful. Having made the Bible a matter of prayerful study tor years, he is es pecially versed in its text and compe tent to compare .scripture with scrip ture. His manner ot presenting tlie truth is very interesting. The in struction he gave in this country over seventeen years ago incited many of his hearers to a deeper study of the Word, with results that have boon abiding to this day. "Mr. Ralph Li. Cutter, of the firm of Smith, Logg & Co., New York. Dr. Soltau is a scholar of very un usual attainments in all that pertains to the fundamental truths of God's word; and his power to link the old with the new, to elucidate dispensa tional truth, to show clearly the force and application of scripture symbol ism, and to deal intelligently and convincingly with the great field of prophecy, gives an intense interest lo his preaching and a convincing and satisfactory loroe to his teaching. No more effective missionary work could possibly bs undertaken than to send this gifted man of God among the churches to teach the people the deeper truths of the christian faith, a'ld to inspire them with a desire to grow in knowledge as well as in grace. We hope it may be possible to keep him in this vicinity for some time to come, teaching the everlasting truth and building up the saints in the most holy faith. "The Pacific Baptist. "I have come in personal contact with the Rev. George Soltau and re- face with another difficulty, high water. The action of the warm winds in melting the snow, and the excessive rainfall that followed tho abatemeut of the cold wave, caused the rivers to become swollen and threaten to overflow their banks, so the eyes of the people have beon turned from the thermometer to watoh the various stages of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. While tlie resi dents of Clackamas county wore ex periencing cold weather and suow, the people of Rosoburg and other np per river poiuts wore enjoying warm rains, and this materially iuoreased the amount of water in the Willam ette. Although it is thought that Oregon City is in no danger of being flooded, residents have boen incouveiilenced. The vegetable gardens below Greou point, oporatod by a colony of Chi nese, are submerged, and the water has undermined the grade of the streetcar track at that point to such an extent that it is considered unsafe to run oars across the damaged por tion, and passengers are obliged to Madison street bridge, over which tlie Oregon City cars enter Portland, is closed, and this compels the large number of Oregon City people who work in Portland to again transfer, this time to the Morrison street bridge. High water on the Abernethy creek lias filled all the low lands between Green point and Parkplace, and this section resnibles a vast lake. Water from the same creek has invaded the portion of Oregou City known as "Goose Flat", and Peter Sohrador and family, who reside on Washing ton Btreet, near Fourteenth, have beon oompolled to move out, as the', water has filled their yard and floodo ' the houso. i Steamboat traffic has been suspendc the only craft on the river bore bo'j the steamer Lang, which is sratiov, bolow the bridge for use in case the . flood should turn loose some of tho huge rafts of logs bolouging to the pa per mills. Tuesday nigiit, the paper mills Were compelled to close, and as a result many are temporarily thrown outjof employment, g CRAZY FARMHAND ATTACKS WOMAN Otto Miller, Becoming Mad, Beats Mrs. Scheff Wife of Well-Known Redland Farmer Is Struck on Head by Maniac Who Fled Becoming niddonly insane, Otto Miller, a farmhand, who has been in the employ of David Sohoff, a promin ent Redland farmer, struok Mrs. Sehefl over the head with a stiok of stove wood last Thursday afternoon, and rendered her unconscious for over an hour. Mr. Soiieff was attending to business matters in Oregon City, and witli tlie exception of two children, Mrs. Schotf was alone on the place with the hired man. whom she notioed at dinner time, was acting stranguly, and babbling incoherently. mrs. ooneir, not aware or tho man's condition, could not repress a laugh at his strange actions, and hearing it, Millor flew into a rage, attacked her with the above results, and fled. The first intimation that the neigh bors had of the ocenrance was when Mrs. Soheff, after (gaining conscious ness, telephoned for help, and when relief arrived, , the .nan was fouud sitting on the floor In the midst of a pool of blood. Fortunately her wounds wer not of a sorious nature. Efforts were at once made to oall Mr. Soiieff to the phone in this oity, but he had already started home. He was overtaken iu the vicinity of the Jones iesidence, close to the Aber nethy bridge, by Louis Funk, who told him of the affair. He had hardly finished his narration before Miller himself came running up to Mr. Schetf and began tn talk and mutter in a maniier that could hardly be un derstood. Mr. Sohotf questioned him in German as to why he had com mitted the deed, but from the man's auswers it was plain that he was not in his right mind. As up to this time, Millor has been an ideal farm hand, Sohoff decided not to press charges against him, and allowed him to go. Fearful lest the uianiao cause more trouhlo, Mr. Funk telephoned to the shonir's omce, but by that time, Sheriff Beattie was riding to tlie scene of the trouble. In some manner Miller eluded the officer and is still at large, although it is believed that he took a car for Portland joice that he is able to romain in southern California. A Bnirit-filled man he is, and he will be a blessim to all of ub. Most heartily do I com mend him to those who iia.ve not come In touch with him. President John Willis.Baor, LL. D., Occidental College. 'No one who has heard Rev. Geo. Soltau can donbt for a moinont his enormous knowledge of tho bible or his unquestioned skill in handling 'the Sword of the Sprit which is the Word of God.' He has a message for our time and' I cordially commend him to tho confidence and co-opera-tiou of all Christians in tlie churches and communities he may visit." Rev. J. O. A. Henry, D. D., Pastor First Baptist Church, . Los Angeles. JONATHAN BOURNE, JR. t t s t t ! . -r T" ; . ' -.. : ,. ; . . . '-''...' . ' " ' : " '4 ' , ',: .: , "i f . . : ' . j --0i . . i i i ' 5 . - t ' I V i, V.,, , ' - . '..... 'vf : V t " " ' . x .: t 0' : v . " "' .' , v Senior United States Senator from Oregon. A strong sup porter of Statement No. One: '