4 10 OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1915. 1 Charlie Chaplin I Charlie -IN- Ambition FOUR REELS CHUCKED FULL OF Fun YOU'LL SHAKE YOURSELF TO PIECES Saturday Only! ADULTS 15c CHILDREN cents 1 M MURDER FOLLOWS A BEERFEST SUNDAY (Continued from Page 1) had shot in self defense. He exhibit, ed finger nail scratches and marks on his neck to substantiate this. Later the sheriff and district attorney view ed the body of the murdered at Hol man's morgue, and blood stains on the thumb and fingers apparently sub stantiated at least a part of Samuel Case's story. Tuesday an inquest was held at Oregon City, the coronor's jury com posed of W. W. Myers, George Ran dall, A. A. Price, Roy 15. Cox, and W. M. Maehnke. After a long session, in which many witnesses were exam ined, the coroner's jury returned a verdict in which they gave it as their opinion that Samuel Case had shot in self defense and had committed jus tifiable homicide. Immediately after the inquest Dis trict Attorney Hedges prepared an Hiiuriuuuon cnarging murder, which years, and that the ill-feeling had its start in Monmouth, when the two re sided there. Each of the brothers was married, Sam having two children and Ernest one. At the time of the kill ing Ernest was unarmed. Sam ex plained that he carried a revolver be cause of threats his brother had re peatedly made to do him bodily harm. OREGON DAY AT FAIR GOOD ROADS ASKED (Continued from Page 1) class, if not more. Inability of the farmer to readily got his produce to market centers was the chief draw back of poor roads, according to the speaker; who urged his hearers to do all in their power to improve con. ditions. "All roads in Clackamas county lead to Oregon City," said Mr. Riley. "If these roads are good ones, the city as well as the county will grow and prosper. Farmers will come in abundance because they can haul neapiy and will not cheaply and will not have to wm-k wns sworn 10 uy Sheriff Wilson, and : most of their time as teamsters and Samuel Case was brought before Jus-1 farm only when they get a chance, tice Sievers. He waived nrcliniiiuu-v ; Hut. mi the ntlim- i,mwi if i,.. . 1 neanng and was bound over without are rotten ones, vou will shrivel im How long do you think a private Special Program Planned for October 30, When Webfeet Celebrate Oregon State Day at the Exposition has been set for Monday, October 3' This is an exposition arrangement and on that day all the honors that can be heaped upon the Beaver state by the Exposition officials will be forth coming. This means that the chief dignitaries, as well as the lesser lum inaries, of this greatest of all fairs will don silk tiles and with Governor Withycombe in the front car, will fol low the Exposition and Marine band; to the Oregon building, and there the shadow of the modern Parthenon wax eloquent over the glorious achiev ments of the state to the northward. Governor Withycombe, whose busi ness in life it has been to make two blades of grass grow where but one has grown before, will probably be asked to plant a tree where none has grown before, and in the name of th great state of Oregon he may receive a plaque, or, more aristocratically speaking, a "commemorative medal.1 The guns at the big forts will prob, ably boom, the battleship Oregon may let loose some six inch salutes, flag: will fly, Oregon cider will flow and at no time, before or since, will the Oregon building be in such gala at tire. After the parade which the people at the Oregon building and the Oregon Society of California will en deavor to make the largest and .most memorable in Exposition history, and all the orating has been done to the delight of the assembled multitudes. Governor Withycombe and the chos- en few will be carried away to the California building and there wined and dined until their stomachs as well as their hearts are filled to overflow ing. In the case of Governor Withy combe, the wine will be . water, of course, but San Francisco water is of such thickness and color that even the diner nearest him will not notice the substitution unless it is announced After the feast and laudations of the greatest state in the Union by the highest officials of the greatest Ex position that ever happened, there will be a reception at which the neonl gathered here from the four corners of the earth may have opportunity to greet uregon through its most dis tinguished representative, the Govern or, and incidentally, they will get to shake hands with the president of the Exposition and others next to him in official rank. When the shadows have fallen and the Exposition build ings and grounds have taken on the lmdescent glow that makes this dream city, a fairy land, the California building will be the scene of a erand ball at which the Governor and other Oregon representatives will be cuests of honor. Gentlemen in full dress and ladies in undress "creations'" will trip the "merry ha-ha" and the revel. ry will continue until exhaustion and the dawn of another day demands a cessation. EX-SHERIFF MASS GIVEN NEW HONOR (Continued from Page 1) As he did so, he says. Havhurst Dull ed the trigger, discharging the shot in me an. rtiier mac mere wns a mix-up," out of which Havhurst enme wun a Dauiy nattered countenance. When arraigned before .Tikt.ire John N. Sievers Mondav mnrnino- Starr and Wright were bound over to the grand jury in $250 bail each Wright was later released on nerson. ai Dontis and his own recognizance a large crowd of farmers and friend; of the parties on both sides of the ac tion thronged the justice court room at the hearing, but little evidence was Inroduced. Hayhurst is recovering slowlv from his wounds, but it is believed that his complete recovery will not be long de layed. bail to the grand iurv. which meets Monday. George C. Brownell and tho Hon. Gordon E. Hayes have been en gaged to defend Samuel Case should he be placed on trial on the murder charge. impuiuuim ime me i rown-w illnmette Paper company would let 57 different men spend in 57 different manners a sum if $300,000 a year for one item? M....1,.. .1 -n. . D.,, ir-t -.. i , , , ".""! uuea mai wun hs road Both Ernest Case and his brother 1 mmmv jftno ni-i qk i.. . special road funds this year. The county needs a roadmaster a man skilled in rood engineering and big and broad enough to spend that larire sum caeu year advisedly." isamuel are well-known throughout Clackamas county and the lower Wil. lamette valley. The dead man for merly had been a horse-trader, and had also operated a saloon in Oregon City, and had also been a butcher both in the county seat and in Albany. Samuel Case also was known as a horse and cattle trader, and had con siderable property. It is reported that the two brothers had been on: Oregonian, and now adjutant general bad terms for sometime as the re- of the state militia, is not doing the suit of some property jointly owned by Oregon national guard very much them, and of which Sam was trustee, good. In fact the Independent men It is also said that they have been tions a case or two in particular which nursing a fued for the last twenty , tend to show that "Ginireal" White's MORE JOY FOR GUARD (Continued from page 1) book of strategy must have got mixed in printing with some political hand obok. Speaking of this the Indepen- aeni says: "In line with the policy of the ad ministration in the National Guard of Oregon, in which politics seems to hold the commandng position without regard for efficiency or for services rendered, a letter is reported to have been received by Captain Eueene Mc- ;Laughlin stating that, though senior captain, he must not expect the an pointment of major on account of his place of residence not being in Port land, it is understood that the next in rank, Captain Hockenyos. does not want the position and Captain Daugh erty of Portland will be appointed. "To anyone not acquainted with the workings of the present administra tion the reported letter is not so sig nificant, but to one who has watched the political machinations of some of the officers of the National Guard since the change of administration it only shows that years of service and efficiency count for naught when a political machine is in the making. Since the advent of the present ad jutant-general there have been 25 esignations amonir the officers of tho Guard, with more to follow, and in each case the resignation has been accepted or rejected as it suited future plans of the adjutant-general. The first resignation in the maioritv was mac oi Lane Abrams of Salem when he was appointed a member of the Ac cident Commission, but his resigna tion was not and has not yet been accepted, although it is reDorted tht the attorney-general of the state of Uregon ruled that Major Abrahms was not eligible to hold the two po sitions. "Whether the action of the adiut- ant-goneral is due to the orders from higher-ups or due to the fact that he was at one tune ordered out of Wood, burn (and went by first freight) by the citizens for his detestable actions, is not known at the present time, but it is known that one of the most ef ficient captains of the National Guard, who has seen 17 years of active ser vice in the Guard and in the Phillip- pines, is being side-tracked to make room for political adherents to the present administration." MESSAGE FOR JOHN Correspondent of Gentler Sex Pays Respects to Stark's Ideas Editor, Courier: As your columns seem to be an open "forum" for "the wise and otherwise," I beg leave to waste a bit of good ink for the bene fit of John Stark, who seems to en joy a few special privileges in this very bad old world, which seems to be "all gone wrong." His first step to right some of said wrongs is to ridicule the Grange and its officials through the public press. , Perhaps Mr. Stark is not aware of this fact that the Grange has a membership of 1,182 in this county, and 10,323 enrol led in the state, and I assure Mr. Stark that they are not all "Green horns," either. The Grange has been a great and powerful factor in bringing about bet ter conditions for the people of rural communities in many states of -this "good old U. S. A." If you have ever read the "Declaration of Purposes'' of the P. of H. you cannot help knowing that the order stands for something worth while. I cannot understand what good you expect to do or how make better people or conditions better by filling columns with such "stuff" as you have. There is not an order in the world that has more beautiful or im pressive ritualistic work than the P. of H. has. Mr. Stark, you will do much more good in this world if you will preach the gospel of happiness and contentment instead of discord and discontent. You seem to think your own observations and conclusions the only correct ones, all others to the contrary notwithstanding. 1 am personally acquainted with one you seem to enjoy dubbing as "Worthy Master," and will say that if in your home community you hold the esteem of your neighbors as much as he, then "you should worry.'' When out alone again and your mind is sore troubled because farm lawns are dry and city lawns green, please chuck this into your grey matter it takes WATER and. WORK to put the green into said lawns in dry weather. When the "family energy" is concentrated on a lot 50 by 100 feet and a house over a portion of that, with hose and water, it is easy enough, but try it on the farm and see. Next time you pass that "Worthy Master's" mail box please adjust your glasses to proper focus and. you'll be surprised to see paint real paint on his house. I've waited, hoping other "Masters'" would answer you, but '. guess they think "silent contempt' the best remedy. Before breaking in to print again you had better go out and get acquainted; go inside of some of those humble homes, and perhaps you 11 find some literature other than the "Bertha M. Clay'' variety. I take it for granted that you are one of those who think the world owes you a living without working for it. Life is too short to worry be cause someone else has more money than we have. In conclusion, Mr. Stark. I will sav that I've been a member of the P. of H. seevnteen years and have always enjoyed meeting with my neighbors, and furthermore I have always learn ed something new each time. The teachings of the Order are both in. spiring and uplifting and will make better men and women of those who lay aside petty prejudice and live up to what the Order stands for, "To develope a higher and better manhood and womanhood among ourselves." Try it and see. LAURA L. KIRCHEM, COUNCIL HAS GAY AND MERRY TIME (Continued from Page 1) In the lull that followed the street committee recommended that the Car ver franchise for a jitney line to Clackamas be approved, with the ad dition of a clause providing for an annual payment to the city of $24 per year. This report,was accepted. Mr. Templeton then presented a report on other jitney franchises, rec ommending that they be denied as presented, and that each Portland jit ney operator be required - to apply for a special and individual franchise, and also, be forced to pay $50 per quarter in advance". The jitney men had offered to pay two dollars a year per car. In defending this- recommendation, Mr. Templeton admitted that the re port might be in the interest of the Portland Railway, Light & Power company and also in the interest of the Southern Pacific company; but said that these concerns paid heavy taxes to the city and county, kept part of the street in repair, and offer ed a secure service. "The Portland jitney is of practically no use,'' said Mr. Templeton, "and people who ride on the jitneys "do so at the risk of life and limb.'' Our Jitney Offer This and 5c DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley & Co., Chicago, III, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, backache, kidneys and bladder ailments; and Fo ley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, tor constipation, billiousness, head ache and sluggish bowels. Jones Drug Co. MAYBE THIS IS SO Oregon "U" Seeks Job for Marvel About a Newspaper Shop A recent issue of the press-agent sheet turned out at frequent intervals by the University of Oregon, contains the following: "A young man who has just finish ed his fourth month on . a country weekly, where he has done every thing from sweeping out to writing the editorial, wants a place on a week ly or small daily west of the Cas cades. He can handle local news capably, can do hand composition, and is willing to work at anything around thesoffice. In printing, he has had one year's experience. He has, also had one year at the University, where he majored in the department of jour nalism, and he wishes to finish his course later. Any publisher with an opening is requested to write the de partnient. This may be all right, but it strikes us that Lloyd Riches or William Gillis pie Taylor is trying to get another job somewhere, even though the ex. perience given is a little long for either of them. "Printing with Courier. a punch" at the Insect Pest Bulletin A new and revised edition of the O. A. C. Extension bulletin, Insect Pests of Truck and Garden Crops, is now ready for distribution. To those Oregon gardeners that have been fore Councitman Albright made a plea for the jitneys, saying that he did not believe it to be the business of the council to legislate to the effect that Oregon City people should patronize only the interurpan and steam rail road lines. If people wanted to ride on the jitneys he thought they should be allowed to do so, especially as the jitneys charged more than did the streetcars. Councilman Long thought $50 a quarter was pretty steep license and a jitney driver present wanted to know if that applied to Fords as well as automobiles. Councilman Van Auken m6ved the acceptance of the Templeton report, and the motion carried, the vote be. ing: Yes, Templeton, Metzner, Hack ett, Meyer, Cox and Van Auken; no, Albright, Long and Andrews. If the jitneys don't run to Port land the Willamette river still will run," sagely remarked Mr. Temple ton. Mr. Albright suggested that all the jitneys would have to do to dodge the Oregon City law would be to es tablish a rate of fare from West Linn to Portland, and to make the run over the suspension bridge free of charge. Attorney B. N. Hicks, who has been retained by a number of the jitney men to obtain franchises, wanted to know what Mr. Templeton thought resident jitney men ought to pay. Mr. Templeton didn't nnow. Mr. Hicks had a number of franchises ready to present, and finally on moton of Mr. Cox the jitney men were given five more days of grace in which to operate. City Attorney Schuebei gave it as his opinion that the Templeton jitney ordinance was foolish, and that the thing to do was to repeal it and sub stitute for it a sensible regulating ordinance. "No," roared Mr. Templeton, wav ing his hands, "that would mean more work for the printer.'' A compromise on the High street tangle was voted, by which the city gets a release from all claims against it on payment of some $3500 dollars. Incidentally Mr. Templeton said he had found that there had been fraud practiced on High street, that the con tractor had been paid for excavation that never was done and for rock that was never put on. Mr. Meyer wanted to probe the alleged fraud, but no body else seemed to desire to do it, and the matter was put on ice. Mr. Templeton then dug up some more dynamite. He discovered that the trench to carry the West Linn and elevator mains from the reser voir downtown had not been proper ly filled in, and on looking into the matter found that the contract with the Oregon Engineering & Construc tion company provided that the city was to do the back filling. Mr. Templeton asked to have the minutes read that showed the authorization of any such contract. As no such authorization was in the minutes, Mr. Templeton was told that the contract was not legal or binding; and as no money has yet been paid the con tractor on the job, Mr. Meyers said e should worry." Mr. Templeton, however, failed to be appeased, and remarked that he wtas not done with the matter yet. At this stage of the game one of the councilmen whispered to the reporters present that Templeton was going to run for mayor and that he was get ting campaign ammunition ready. The monthly report of the finance committee was notable for the fact that it contained no items for sharpen ing the city lawn-mower. The cemetery committee was au thorized to sell single graves in the new cemetery plat. As this is the plat that was faultily drawn, and which was filed with the recorder some months ago at considerable cost; and as it has never been vacated and corrected, people buying plots or graves in the new division will have some considerable difficuty in get ting a perfect title, it is believed. The evening wound up when Coun cilman Albright asked for estimates on the cost of constructing a fence along the bluff side of the walk lead ing from Seventh and Sixth streets to the elevator landing. This fence must be built of iron, according to an agreement with the property owners of adjoining land, and City Engineer Miller estimated that it would cost over $300. Mr. Meyer said that the elevator tower and bridge would also have to be wired for lights, which THE ANSWER At this season it isn't a question of "Shall I buy a new suit or overcoat?" but "What kind shall it be?" We recommend Clothcraft Clothes as the most satisfactory answer to the man who has from $10 to $25 to spend. They are designed and produced by a firm of specialists with sixty-nine years of experience. Since 1846 this firm has been exclusively de voted to one idea increasing the value of medium priced clothes for men and young men by scientific factory methods. In the pocket of every Clothcraft coat is a guar anty of service and good value that we back up in every particular. Visit the store and see the many fabrics and pat terns for yourself. 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J, J.,i . . aiscoverea inai a lew valves and me many pests, this announcement will come as a welcome bit of news. Numerous experiments and trials lie back of all recommendations offered specifically, while less definite infor mation is invariably given as reports. Write for copes and save more of your own crops while protecting your neighbor's from migrating swaPms i out of your garden. things were still needed for the hy draulic system. On motion of Mey. er these matters were left to the special elevator committee and the city engineer with power to act. "That means spending " more money," said Mr. Hackett, "and I want it understood that I vote no. You will find out that we'll have to dump LOANS We have the following sums now available on Clackamas county property; $700.00 -1st mortage farm secur ity; three years. $200.00 1st mortgage farm or town property security; three years. Also several sums ranging from $300 to $1200, which we can place on Oregon City residence prop erty on long term loans. LOAN- WANTED Client wants $1500.00 on abundant out-of-town security. CROSS & BURKE eaver Bldg. Both Phonei The motion carried, and the mayor said it was up to the elevator com mittee now to get the elevator to run. Dangerous Weapons An exchange says that a man was seen running down the -street with a pistol in one hand and a newspaper in the other. It asks why should a man be allowed to run loose with a pistol ? Upon second thought one asks which of the two "weapons" was really the most ' dangerous and deadly? The pistol, we admit, kills quickly, but the newspaper sometimes does the same thing- by a different although a slower process. What are danger ous weapons anyhow? A horse shies at a peice of newspaper while a man shies at what is in it. A difference with some distinction, if you please (Oregon Law School Journal.) 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