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EGOM CITY
PipMilamn The Courier has the
UlltUldUUII largest circulation
of any weekly' newspaper between
Portland and Salem, and the best ad
vertising mediu'n in the valley.
If you want to buy, tell or trade, try
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vertizing medium in Clackamas County
and you will get. the desired results.
31st YEAR
OREGON CITY, ORE., THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1914.
No. 45
OR
COURIER
No More Trading Stamps
Effective March 20, Hlilsboro mer
chants will discontinue the premium
trading stamps, all having agreed.
Where Spring Comes Early
The Willamette Valley has had
spring for five weeks. Gardens are
up, flowers are in bloom, crops are
in, foliage is out and for many days
the weather has been warm and balmy.
Another Candidate for County Clerk
John A. Lizberg, an abstractor for
the Clackamas Abstract Co., has an
nounced himself as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for coun
ty clerk, making the third, Miss Iva
Harrington and S, L. Casto being
candidates.
Main Street Flat Building
The Courier is informed that
James Tracy of Gladstone will soon
commence the erection of a large,
two story cement flat building just
south of the Wilson livery build
ing recently completed.
Two Oregon City Boys Hurt
Word received in this city is to the
effect that Fred Miller and Lloyd
Douthit formerly city residents, were
injured in an explosion at the paper
mills in Powell River, B. C. It is
feared Douthit will lose the sight of
one eye.
Water Running to Waste
Editor Courier:
When the work of washing the
suspension bridge was stopped Mon
day because of shortage of water,
there was enough overflowing the
reservoir to have furnished power for
the elevator.
M.
Considering New County Jail
The County Court is looking into
the matter of enlarging the present
jail by excavating the full length of
the building and adding five more
cells, and improving the sanitary and
ventilating conditions. Several grand
juries have recommended these chan
ges and improvements.
Only Thing Left
Aurora, March 7, 1914.
Editor Courier:
Being that everybody is running
for an office, I believe I'll run ioi
manager of Clackamas County Base
ball Teams. Do you think I'll make
good?
Cicero Grimm.
Want a Carrier Job?
There will be a civil service exam
ination held in Oregon City Satur
day, March 28, for rural carriers in
Clackamas county. Applicants must
reside in county or be served by a
postoffice in county. For further par
ticulars see Postmaster Randall in
this city.
"High Rates for Strangers
A lady from the country makes a
protest to this office that the city
garages work to the disadvantage of
the county in having high charges
for strangers who want to see the
county. She relates that recently two
new comers were taken seven miles
out of this city and the charge was
$5 for taking them, $5 for coming
after them, while to residents the
same garage has made similar trips
for $2 per trip.
Starting a Big Success
' The night school started Monday
night in the public library building,
and started in a way that shows the
keen interest itaken by those who
want to become better educated
Americans.
The first night there were 25 stu
dents and the uneasiness now is that
the class will be too large for the
faculty.
This is a splendid move and the
people who have brought it about
are doing a splendid work for the city
and state.
The big mills here have many em
ployees who are not educated in En
glish. They are here to live and make
homes. They want to learn our lan
guage, to read it and write. They
have absolutely no means to accom
plish this. They work every day in
the week.
A night school affords the oppor
tunity and our patriotic citizens are
furni'-hing the teaching.
The neoDle of the city should stand
back of this movement, ' and if it
grows bigger should shape matters to
meet the growtn.
JOHN
SIEyERS
Republican Candidate for Justice of
Peace to Succeed Himself
Girls Wanted
(over 18 years of age)
To operate SEWING Machines
in garment factory
Oregon City Woolen Mills
w.
A-
10
THE SCRAP HEAP
WILL JOIN THE LAMENTED
REGISTRATION MISTAKE
OVERLOOKED AN AMENDMENT
Which Provides People Shall Pass on
all Taxation Laws
"No poll or head tax shall be
collected in Oregon; no bill reg
ulating taxation or . exemption
throughout the state shall be
come a law until approved by
the people of the state at a reg
ular general election."
This is a section of Oregon law.
It is plain. Xou don't have to risk
asking Attorney General Crawford
tor a construction. A school boy
knows what it reads and means.
And yet with this plainest of stat
utes staring them in the faec, the
State Tax Commission, this, salary-drawing
joke bunch, goes before
the legislature, frames up and has
plugged through the present oppres
sive bankers' benefit law, which
forces the poorer taxpayer to bor
row money or pay the state of Ore
gon usurious interest.
And with this plainest provision
printed in the session laws; our il
lustrious representatives and sena
tors, our Salem mutts, make a new
tax law, absolutely ignore the stat
ute which says tax law charges
MUST BE submitted to the people,
and plug through the present unpop
ular, unfair and unjust statute and
proceed to do business under it.
Under it every county in uregon
has changed and conformed to the
provision under which the county
treasurer is now tax collector anu
the law is NO LAW.
Under another law that was no
law, which was passed by our brainy
and watchful legislators, Oregon
changed the' entire system of legis
lation, at a cost ol thousands upon
thousands of dollars, only to have
the supreme court throw it out a
kids' work as the court will throw
this tax law out.
The constitutional amendment
printed at the head of this column
says no tax law shall be passed by
the legislature "UNTIL APPROVED
BY. THt; frJUfLK."
The legislature didn't know there
was such a law.
The boy monkeying with the gun
didn't know it was loaded.
The fool who rocked the boat did
n't know it would tip over.
Judce McGinn ot Portland has is
sued an iniunction against County
Treasurer Lewis of Multnomah coun
ty, restraining him from collecting a
penalty on delinquent taxes.
Judge McGinn says the present
law is no law, and that the old law
is the only law under wnicn lai
taxes can be collected.
This will carry the matter to the
Riinreme court, and then we back up
again, and the legislature and tax
commission has another monument
of its kid work erected.
And bv the way. when you come
in to pay your taxes bring along the
constitutional amendment above
quoted, Article 9, Sec. 7-a of the
constitution, take it to Sheriff Mass
and tell him you. want to pay your
taxes.
See how he can crawl out.
Then go to the county treasurer
and ask him under what authority
he is collecting taxes; ask him to
show you a lawful law that makes
him collector, and then protest
against the penalty he has no legal
right to take from you.
And see what excuse he will make.
It is not Mass' or Tufts' fault, but
it would seem that we might get a
little more common sense in our leg
islature; a little more common inves
tigation; a little more knowledge of
laws than we now have, a little more
watching and less bungling a little
more business.
This fail the voters are going to
abolish the senate as a vermitormiai
appendix.
And if this inexcusable, expensive
blundering continues, the house will
come next.
NOTE Since the above was put
in type Judge McGinn has reversed
his decision, for it appears the PEO
PLE, not the legislature, were the
fools.
TI'Ren drew the constitutional
amendment at the head of this col
umn, and it gave the PEOPLE pow
er over taxation.
The state tax commission saw it
took away their job, so Galloway got
busy, initiated a substitute amend
ment, and through ignorance of the
voters ana prejuuice ananiat y
the taxpayers were maoe to kih ms
mesaure that was their own protec
tion the home rule amendment at
the last election.
So if you taxpayers don't like the
present dose, just recall that YOU
MADE THE DOSE POSSIBLE, by
giving away your right to pass on
legislation, handing it back to the
legislature, because someone yelled
"Look out for U'Ren."
Smith is
Out
W. Smith of
Commissioner J.
Macksburg has given it out that he
will not be a candidate before the
Democratic primaries for renomina
tion. Mr. Smith was the successful
recall candidate last August. He says
he became a candidate then not be
cause he wanted the office, but be
cause someone had to run, and that
his home work will not permit his
taking the position for a full term. In
the si months Mr. Smith has been
commissioner he has made good, and
he has had all kinds of urging, from
both parties, to again be a candi
date.
I
Wm. Gardner Injured by Auto
William Gardner, the jeweller of
this city, is recovering from injuries
received Tuesday caused from being
run over by an automobile driven by
a Mrs. Victor Hugo Wolff.
Mr. Gardener was passing along
Third and Alder Street, when the car
going at a speed of about 15 miles
hour, struck him throwing him to the
pavement, rendering him unconsci
ous Both hands were injured, also
the left knee.
Mr. Gardner returned to his home
in this city as soon as he had recov.
ered from the shock. No arrest was
made, but the woman returned imme
diately to where the accident occur?
red, giving her name and the num
ber of her car, which was 8300.
BLAZE AT FOUNDRY x
Damage but Slight at Evening Fire
that Summons Department
Smouldering wood in one of tho
casting rooms of tne Oregon City
foundry, in the lower section of the
city, fanned into a blaze Tuesday
evening and was just begining to
spread about the establishment when
the flames were seen by lodgers on
the oDDOsite side of Fourth street
and an alarm was turned in. Mem
bers and apparatus of the fire de
nnrtment were soon upon the scene,
and a stream from a single line of
hose served to put out the blaze. Tho
damage caused by the fire is trif-
ling, probably not exceeaing ipuu.
JONES LIKES SMITH "
Mayor Thinks Democrat is Able Man,
But Draws Line at Pictures
Mayor Linn E. Jones says C. J.
Smith is a fine man and a most ex
cellent piece of gubernatorial timber,
but and on that "but" hangs a lit
tle tale.
Last' Saturday Dr. C. J. Smith,
one of the democratic seekers of the
governoship, tripped into town to
Inn If nver his political fences here
abouts. Among others with whom he
shook hands was Mayor Jones; in
fact Dr. Smith went to Mr. Jones-
drugstore to do this. Mr. Jones anu
Dr. Smith had formerly been in the
legislature together, and they seemed
to approve of each other.
Immediately after the handshak-
inc and the mutual felicitations some
customers came into the store, ana
Mayor Jones turned away to attend
in their wants. When he turned back,
again Dr. Smith had departed, but
. : 4-1.. fka nnnntor
resting pruimueiiiijr un wio
was a life-size poster portrait . of
himself," together with an announce
ment of his ambitions.
Mayor Jones looked at the Smith
"ad" some few minutes, and then he
grabbed it and crumpled it up.
"Smith is a fine fellow, honest
and upright, and thoroughly square;
and I think he would make a good
governor," said the Mayor. "I served
in the legislature with him, but 111
be dinged if he can come into my
store and stick up one. of his signs.
I have served three terms at Salem
as a Republican, and I'm elected
mayor on the Republican ticket, so
t m,oc mv store isn't eoine to be
any billboard for Smith, even if he
is a good fellow."
TOPICS UP BEFORE
LIVE WIRES TUESDAY
Only Light Topics Taken up and
Meeting was Harmonious
attendance of thirty
at the Live Wire session Tuesday and
several matters were discussed.
Dr. van Brakle of the Civic Im
provement Committee stated that
committee was planning iui a s
al cleanup campaign and he urged
the people to swat the places that
breed flies, and s-vat them now.
Don Meldrum, head of a committee
to investigate the feasibility of di
rect route from this city to Gladstone
reported that of the three routes ln-vnot.iB-nted
the Willamette river waj
the most direct and least expensive,
there would be no railroad crossings,
and it would be entitled to state aid.
He said a bridge over the Clackamas
at its mouth would cost $14,000, and
the total cost of the road $25,000.
Mr Stanton rerjorted that the
movement to start a coffee club was
progressing and it is expected it will
open at an early date, depending on
the financing.
Main Trunk Olmsted said m
response to inquries as to subjects
most needed for discussion there
were 10 for good roads, 8 for pure
water, 2 for paving main street, 2 for
harmony between tne city aim luu..
tha miscellaneous list em
braced the subjects of night school,
early oiling of streets, Willamette
VoIIpv. Railroad Main street sewer,
more dwelling houses, hitching racks
lctnr liorhtS. ftC.
L. Adams said he could find the
money for the hitching posts if any
one could find the place for the posts.
r. V. Hedges exDlained why or
ders were given to stop washing
down the suspension bridge Monday,
that sewers were being flushed, and
k.f nnlw a five inch riiDe supplied
the families at East Linn. He said
too much had been maoe oi tne inci
dent and reports from this city to
the Portland Telegram were badly
exaggerated. .
street it was reported that a plan
would be presented at the next reg
ular meeting of the council, and
WarrarfiT(r Lne DttVlUK VL iuom
Mooora I Atoureue. usDorne aim
Schuebel were appointed a commit
tad
April 14 the first session of the
,ri niinpil ff the Roval Arcani-
ums will be held in this city. About
100 will be present Messrs. Hazel,
Hedges and Latourette were appoint
ed a committee.
mr MpT?ain trave a brief outline of
the committee's three years' work for
terminal rates- lor tne city; auiiu
v,ot raus were trending before the
supreme court, and until a decision
was rpndered it would be a case of
wait and hope.
Tho membeis of the St. John's
Young Peoples' Club of St. John i
rotKnlic Church, are rjrenarine or 1
cantata to be. given at McLoughlin
.. ' M O Cnl-MnK'a
Hall on we evening oi ou nv
Day, March 17.
WEST LI WOULD
PAY ONE THIRD
AND OWN ONE THIRD OF NEW
WATER SYSTEM
THIS WOULD CINCH ELECTION
Operation of Two Cities
Strong Sentiment Developing for Co-
"I believe that the mountain water
gravity system for Oregon City will
carry when presented to the people,
yet I believe the proposition can be
presented in such a shape that there
will be absolutely no doubt of its
carrying, if the promoters will go
cairefully and play! all their cards
carefully. West Linn wants to come
in on the project and her people will
pay a third of the expense. I am
fully satisfied of this, and when pre
sented to the people this prediction
will be verified. And if West Linn
will pay $100,000 on this project, why
not let her, and be fully sure the pro
ject will carry?"
This is the view expressed by an
Oregon City resident Monday, and
the Courier has endeavored to get a
little line on sentiment, and verify or
disapprove the statement.
We have talked with property own
ers and taxpayers in both West Linn
and Oregon City, those not in any
manner connected with the proposed
water system, and if the few we re
ceived opinions of are representative,
it would seem an easy matter for
both cities to go in on this deal, Ore
gon City would save $100,000 and
have all the water she would ever
want at that."
One man in West Linn said he had
the proof of a canvas of the voters
that the proposition to assume one
third of the expense would be ap
proved by the voters by a more than
safe majority, and that a special elec
tion, which would cost but a little
to prove it.
"Water is holding back west side
development now. If we had it we
would be growing. If we had had
a year ago we would have had a
big growth now. There are some
ways in which we can get a certain
supply of water, the Downey Springs
for instance, but we would rather pro-
by our sister s mistakes and go
slow and Certain. We want a water
source big enough for a big West
Linn, for big car shops and our pres
ent big mills." ..
Only one Oregon City man offered
any objection a property owner on
the hill. He said probably such a
partnership with West Linn would de
lay the starting of the system and
loose time and
"Let's put in our own supply and
own it; we don't owe West Linn any
thing. If she wants water and she
wants to pay the price, let her buy
it."
Others talked with said a partner- !
hiD deal was the only proposition
to make it dead sure of carrying, and.
third less expense to this city, and
he added:
"We should look at this matter
sensibly and without jealousy; look
at it as if the both sides of the river
were in the same corporation, and
for the pocketbook and taxation point
of view."
Two West Linn residents stated
they were positive that city would
vote to assume one-third of the water
system's expense, and if put to a vote
and defeated they would, buy the
Courier an auto that would take the
proprietors to the Panama fair and
back.
It would seem that this third end
is one to be looked into pretty care
fully and the matter of putting it to
a special election test worth trying
out.
If West Linn would pay one-third
of the expense and own one-third of
the water, it would remove all doubt
of the proposition being carried by
the people would assure the propo
sition carrying. If we go ahead in
dependently there might be a possi
bility of defeat for certain individ
uals are going to fight the proposi
tion, and buck it hard.
If we go ahead independently, and
win out, then,- as we understand it,
we will bring enough water down
from the mountains to supply West
Linn, and sell it to that city, if we can
make a deal.
There are not 50 families in West
Linn today to buy water if we had
it to sell, and $100 a month wouldn't
go very far on the interest ot $iuu,
000.
' In time that city might take a thirc
of it, but we would be long waiters
and big interest payers before that
time came.
The Moody Land Co. wants the
water and wants to be as certain of
the suddIv as does Oregon City.
The Willamette and (JroWn 1'aper
mills want the mountain supply and
Mr. McBain has been an earnest
worker for it.
West Linn residents want it. They
know how the want of pure water is
ahsnlutelv preventing their growth.
Bolton wants it. for the coming of
the expected car shops will give that
place a growth.
And ureeon itv win eei just as
much water Tall she fcan use flor
vears to come) if she allows the
west side to pay a third of the big
expense.
Thirty or sixty aayB time mea
sured against $100,000 looks like i
chance well taken.
It will only cost a little for Ore
gon City to find out if West Linn will
coma in with $100,000.
And it would seem that this would
be thes afest and surest way to pre
nprit. he matter.
If bv any chance Oregon City
should go it alone and get left, it
would be a long day before we wouia
get away from drinking sewer oump
incs.
West Linn is bound to have water,
and it is a cinch she will not make
our mistake and take it from the
river.
If she doesn't get it with a deal
with our city, she will get it some
where else, for she has GOT TO
HAVE WATER.
And if our city failed to carry the
proposition, and stayed with the
present water
If West Linn got pure water from
springs, wells or other sources
And if another typhoid outbreak
should occur here
Then you would see the renting
population of this city keep the
bridge black with moving vans going
over to West Linn.
Several "ifs," but they are worth
considering.
"Nothing Didding"
The following is a part of a joking
communication sent over from West
Linn this week, signed "City of West
Linn."
Come over the bridge with
the Courier, take the city map
and pick your location,, and West.
Linn will do the rest.
That "do the rest" is rather indefi
nite. We are getting that done to us
on this side.
A Gladstone booster said if the
Courier would come there they would
give it any location it wanted, "even
if we have to change the P. R. L. &
P. tracks to do it."
Thanks, friends, but "nothing did
ding." Because a Portland Brewing Co.
takes advantage of the ' increasing
prosperity of a dry city to double
rents, Oregon City people are not to
blame. The Courier has too many
warm, staunch friends in this city to
be led astray by West Linn and Glad
stone flirts.
M. E. DUNN
Candidate for Treasurer on the Re
publican Ticket
A man who possesses that pleas
ing gift of making friends and hold
ing them is M. E. Dunn, and he is
a mail to be reckoned with at the
coming primaries, because "every
body likes Dunn," as one of his
friends expressed it.
Mr. Dunn has been "a resident of
Oregon for 25 years, and for five
years a resident of this city. He is
well educated and entirely qualified
for the office of treasurer. For four
years he was with the Oregon Iron
& Steel Co., and for a number of
years held an important government
position on the upper Willamette
in dam construction.
Mr. Dunn has a splendid record in
Oregon City as being dead honest, on
the square and generally admired.
COFFEE CLUB WILL SOON
BE INCORPORATED
Capital Stock $3,000 to be Divided
into Shares of $5 Each
Friday evening, at a meeting in
the Commercial Club parlors, the ac
tivities of the coffee club committee
culminated in the adoption of plans
which will insure the early incor
poration of the Oregon City Coffee
Club.
The object of the club as incor
norated will be to establish and main
tain free reading, rest and game
rooms, organize a free employment
bureau and provide a social center
for the comfort and convenience of
its patrons. The proposed amount of
capital stock is to be $3,000, divided
inln nnn-assessable shares of $5 each.
The business management of the club
will be handled by a Board of Direc
tors elected by the stockholders who
will determine their number anu
terms of office.
the committee, in outlining a pos
sible plan of action, favors the idea
of a board of directors consisting of
five members. These directors win
have the task of engaging a compe
tent manager for the enterprise who
will be responsible to them for the
active management of the club.
This progress in the matter or es
tablishing a Coffee Club in Oregon
City is the outcome of a series of
meetings oi tne joint coinniii.usa
cently named by the Live Wires and
spveral of the church Brotherhoods.
The fulfillment of the well-recogmz-ed
need of furnishing further social
recreation for the men and women
who do not have sufficient opportu
nity of securing such relaxation has
been the problem presented to this
committee. .
The Coffee Club plan is aireaay in
operation in several of the towns and
cities . of California and in Eugene.
A special trip on the part oi wir. r.
A. Olmsted to this latter city made
it possible for the committee to pos
sess concrete data upon which to
Uaaa thoir nlnns.
Rplievintr that the establishment
alone, supported
:!., hxr nnmilnr subscriptions
would not be practical, the plan of
the committee in unci w
ith such rooms as
lunch counter and eating place, the
returns from which will provide the
necessary running expenses.
Von'nna anh.cnmmittees are worK
ing on the problem of securing a suit
able location and the active cam
4nr misinir the required funds
will bo initiated during the present
week.
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MILWAUKIE HITS
AT TAVERN AGAIN
COUNCIL REFUSES LICENSE;
CALLS FOR EVIDENCE
LIQUOR ON HAND, IS CHARGE
Noted River Resort Said to be Run
ning as "Private Club"
The law and order clement of Mil
waukie gained a decisive victory over
the interests that have been endeav
oring to revive the notorious Mil
waukie Tavern Tuesday night of this
week, when the Milwaukie city coun
cil refused for the second time to is
sue a liquor license to the resort. In
addition to this Mayor Elmer of Mil
waukie was authorized to issue a
proclamation calling upon all citizens
who might have evidence against the
resort to place the same before the
city authorities.
Matters regarding the Milwaukie
Tavern were brought to a head this
week by the publication in a Port
land paper of an account of an alleg
ed "high jinks" at the tavern, partici
pated in by Multnomah county offi
cers and at least one prisoner who is
a "trustee" at the Multnomah county
jail. This article was somewhat of
a shock to Clackamas county ottic
ials, and an informal conference with
Milwaukie city officers was had.
Following this members of the
Milwaukie council visited the tavern
Tuesday and investigated the place.
Though liquor was found upon the
premises, those in charge denied that
any of it was being sold, and em
phatically denied the report that had
been printed in Portland. After the
visit of the councilmen to the resort
the application for a license was de
nied, and at the same meeting that
this action was taken Mayor Elmer
was authorized to demand the aid ol
citizens in suppressing improper ac
tivities at the place.
Though no statements in regard to
the tavern have been made by Clack
amas county officials, it is understood
that they will for the present do no
thing, but will leave affairs in the
hands of Milwaukie city officers. If
they are unable to suppress disor
ders at the resort, county officers
may take a hand. , ,
The Milwaukie Tavern is now be
ing operated as u private club, it is
understood, under a cnarter signed
by Governor Oswald West.
Mevator Work Progressing
The elevator shaft, inside the der
rick, is partly built, and the work is
fast ptocressing. A decision in tne
matter t-rcugnt to oeciare tne eie-
v.itor a r.uisance is expected to oe
rendered by Judge Benson next week.
The Coming City
On Sunday evening next the 15th,
Rpv. Genre-a Nelson Edwards is to
give the last of the series on Social
Problems, illustrated by stereoptican
pictures, at the Congregational
Church.
The Dictures will show some oi
the plans and some achievements in
city planning in the United States.
They will also show some of the in
teresting results oi municipal House
keeping and some building m small
towns in rjngianu unu uctiuanjr.
progress already made by foreign
municipalities is a revelation to the
American, both in the beauty result
ing and the cheapness of living in
these cities. Special invitation is giv
en to all interested in the develop
ment of Oregon City along right lines
to be present. Business principles ap
plied to city management mean the
Konnfif nf all inhabitants and result
in civic beauty far surpassing what
we have yet attained.
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Voters of City and County
, Warned They Must Register -
All voters of the city and !
.nuniv iniiat. re-recrister now !
for the two-year period. All
registrations made before
January 5 are now absolutely
void, because of the recent de-
oiuinn nf t.hfi KUnrp.ITIB COUrt.
declaring the 1913 election law- -
invalid. Persons who have not J
registered cannot vote at the !
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JAMES K. PARDEE
Republican Candidate for County
Treasurer at the May Primaries
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Reading Bargains good, and they looK at tne w .
Twice a week Journal and the move as an united stand of drug doc
Courier, both for $1.75. Colliers and tors to keep its present very tight
the Courier, both $2.50. hold on Oregon.
Starkweather for Judge ,
That Harvey G. Starkweather will
be the Democratic nominee for cou
nty judge is current gossip among
the Democrats, and it is 'said petit
ions will soon be filed.
$2,500 Against Hawley Mill
Thursday afternoon the jury in
the case of Martin May against the
Hawley Paper Co., returned a verdict
of $2,500. It was a damage action. .
West Linn Taking Action
Wednesday night West Linn held
council meeting and appointed a
committee to meet with the Oregon
City council and work out a plan for
the two cities to get together on the
water proposition.
No Coroner for Rev. Smith
Rev. E. A. Smith, throueh a con
fusion of names, has been announced
as a candidate for coroner. The
evangelist phones this office that
while he will no doubt attend the po
litical deaths of many of the men
who are running for office, it will not
be in the capacity of coroner, as he
is not a candidate for any office with
in the gift of the people
Eastern Star Growing "
Six candidates were initated into
the order of the Eastern Star Tues
day night. After the session of lodge
a social time and banquet were enjoy
ed, lhe banquet hall was beautifully
decorated with red and green. The
entertainment committee this term is
composed of Mrs. D. M. Shanks, Mrs.
J. L. Swafford, Mrs. J. H. Walker,
and Misses Bess and Helen Daulton.
Live Wire Questions -
Editor Courier:
Would it not be the proper thing
for the so-called; "Live Wireis" to
give the public a description of prop
erty owned by them on Main St?
Why are the most active members
of that organization non city taxpay
ers 1
Why insist on improving Main St
when property owners feel that it
is a hardship, when many of them
are also paying for other newly im
proved streets?
What property doe s Councilman
Templeton own on Main St-
Will Fruit Inspector Freytag give
us the name of the man who will
spray fruit trees for 25c a tree ac
cording to his article a few wees
goi
Tell .Me.
Milwaukie Fire Boys Visit
The Milwaukie fire department
visited Fountain Hose Company No.
Friday evening in a body. The ad
dress of welcome wa smade by Har
i Williamson, president, which wad
responded to by Leo Johnson, assi3r
tant chief, of Milwaukie fire depart
ment. Speeches were made by M. U.
Long, chief-elect, L. A. Nobel, Jr; Al
Cox, Chris Hartman. Roy and Harry
Woodward favored the members ot
he fire department with several vo
cal selections. The programme of the
evening was followed by a banquet,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by ail.
Among the Milwaukie visitors
were Leo Johnson, assistant chief; J.
T. Keller, L. O. Warren, C. Maple,
Charles Roberts, R. Pennie, A. Web
ster, L. Farnsworth, M. Maple, R. J.
Keller, John Arnele, J. fennie, U.
Pennie, Ed Winzernial.
Frost After Runaways
Constable left Monday night for
Walla Walla, Wash., to bring back
Miss Addie Reed and J. Shearer, a
runaway couple from this county, and
he is expected back today. This cou-.
pie was refused a marriage license
here Monday. Later in the day the
girl's mother, of the Sunnyside dis
trict, came to Oregon City and swore
out a warrant for Shearer's arrest.
Shearer is charged with committing
acts that might contribute to the de
linquency of a minor, as the girl is
but 17.
VAN BRAKEL CASE TO
BE TRIED APRIL 4
Outcome will be Keenly Watched by
the State of Oregon
Saturday, April 4 is the date set .'
by the circuit court for the trial of
Dr. J. A. van Brakel, to determine
whether an osteopath, regularly ap
pointed by the county court, can hold
the office of county health officer In
this county and this state.
This case has been keenly follow
ed, not only by the people of this
county, but has become state wide in
interest, and on the decision of the
courts hangs much for osteopathy.
Courier readers are familiar with
the moves that led up to the appoint
ment of Dr. van Brakel. The former
health officer was asked by the state
board of health to rebign, when It
appeared that the physicians of the
city had a "gentleman's agreement"
that none of them would accept the
office and a former county judge
would then re-appoint the deposed
physician.
But along came the recall and
Judire Anderson went in as county
judge, and when he saw the "frame
up" and that none or tne meaicui nmu
would accept the place, he spoiled the
game by appointing Dr. J. A. van
Brakel to the position, and at once
the county physician association com
menced action to have mm ousted on
the ground that he is not a gradu
ate of a "reputable medical college.'
And on this point tne decision win
hang, and it will be an interesting
point, for witnesses will testify that
the osteopath college at Kirksville,
Mo., is not "reputable," and other
witnesses will swear that it is.
Another interesting report is in
circulation that the state board of
health office of Portland, will endeav
or to have Dr. van Brakel removed,
and will bring some sort of charges
for this purpose. ,
' This is especially interesting from
the fact that this board has positiv
ely refused to recognize van Brakel
as health officer, and how it could
bring charges without such recogni
tion will be funny.
As far as the people are concern
ed they are fully satisfied with the
present health officer. He has made