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:
'