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""""iB " 'y (i ( )) H- 40th Year THE BANNER-COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1922 Number 18 NEW CITY HHLLC0E5 GLIMMERING FOR PRESENT Cost Exceeds Appropriation And Council Gives Up Singer Hill Site MOUNT SWATS BRIDGE People Will Be Asked to Select Sit At General Election This Next November. The special meeting of the city fath ers on Monday night for the purpose of accepting the. architect's plans for the new city hall resulted in a vote to lay the matter of the site upon the peo ple. The thing the solans were called together to do was just the thing they didn't do. Discussion of a motion to accept iplans modified to 'bring the cost with in the appropriation disclosed the fact that with, the sewer, the the approach and other incidental expenses. the coat would exceed forty thousand dollars. This was 15000 more than the people authorized in bonds two or three years ago. W. H. Howell opposed the building on the proposed site and the building of the hall at a cost to exceed $35,000, promising to fight the proceedings if contract was made on the basis pro posed. When the matter was voted on no brave voice sounded "Aye." Heuce the revised plans were not accepted. The matter of sites was then dis cussed. The Caufield site near tne I. O. O. F. Hall on Seventh street was mentioned. Dr. Krassig averred that .injunction" would probably follow this site, and all others. Councilman Mount put some more salt on the sore by re-declaring his belief in the pres ent site as the place for the new building, and finally admitted with some vigor that when the new bridge TTould be finished a flooki like the one in '90 would carry it away in this pUce anyway. This occurrence will , toe the result of the bridge acting as a dam across the river he explained. Under these very bright and encour aging (?) circumstances the council with real admiration for the judgment of the voters passed the privilege of selecting a site for the new city hall, at the regular election this fall. IRELAND MOURNS FOR FREE STATE MARTYR Michael Collins, slain by rebels while defending the Free State, was buried in Glasnevin cemetery where lie Par nell, Griffiths and other patriots, who founght for Irish freedom. Genuine grief was apparent through out the nation. In Dublin the streets were massed with people kneeling or standing i nthe streets in sorrow and grayer. A single white lily was the tribute sent by Collins fiancee. Though he was buried under the rites of the Catholic Church, all men of all denominations joined in the na tion's tribute. .POSTOFFICE TO HAVE NEW AUTO DELIVERY The local postoffice will soon "put on airs." She is contemplating the luxury of a brand new "Henry" for the delivery of parcels post and mail pack ages. , Uncle Sam hath so decreed. September first is the date set for the new truck to Ibe put into commission. That the business at the postoffice has so increased as to necessitate this change is cause for civic rejoicing. I. W. W. ACTIVITIES ARE INVESTIGATED Sheriff Wilson reports everything "quiet on the Potomac," upon his re turn from the P. R. I and P. Co. con struction camps on the upper Clacka mas. The sheriff, uponxreports that I. W. W. efforts were pat forth to de ter the men from working, investi gated conditions of the camp life and work and reports excellent facilities, adequate supplies and good, satisfac tory working conditions. The Influ ence of the I. W. W. Is not strong,' though a few of them are in Estacada trying to induce men to not work at the camps. SHANNONS VISIT IN CITY. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shannon and family of Eugene visited friends and relatives including a brother Mayor week, 'Mrs. Shannon, who had been in Seattle for two weeks visiting, met her husband here anldi both left for their home on Tuesday. BERT WOODARD. Bert Woodard of Portland, brother of R. E., Woodard of this city,' died at the family residence in Portland, Saturday morning, the 20th inst., after an illness of several months. Mr. Woodard had visited in Oregon City on numerous occasions and was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends here. SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLDS VERY SUCCESSFUL ; RALLY Fine Program Of Addresses And Music Characterize Clarkes District Meeting. The Clarkes District Sunday School Association held one of the most suc cessful rallies ever held in Clackamas county, Sunday, August 27th.' At 10:30 quite a crowd had gathered at Canyon Creek, near Colton, for the Bible hour. The crowd was divided into classes cradle roll mothers, pri mary, juniors, young folks and adults. Sunday school was followed by a fine -address ' from Rev. E. A. Smith and a bountiful basket dinner was served at 12:30. After dinner the meeting was called to order by District President Li. . Moore, :who introduced Prof. J. L. Gary. Prof. Gary gave a fine talk for young folks, which was followed toy a report of the International Sunday School Association, by Rev. A. J. Ware. Those who listened could not tout feel that if every delegate received such impressions as Rev. Ware the convention was worth while. The community singing, led by Mrs. Hult, was much "enjoyed, as were the various numbers given "by the Ald redge quartet, Colton Union Sunday School trio and the Elwood Sunday School. It was decided to have a Wokrers' Conference at Highland this fall, the date to be fixed later. By Mrs. Myrtle Skidmore, Setfy Clarkes Dist. S. S. Ass'n. ROY ROBINSON HAD NARROW HOLD ON LIFE A narrow escape with his life was the experience of Roy Robinson from drowning in an old well on the prem ises at Tenth and J. Q. Adams streets, on Tuesday. The well was covered with decayed boards which broke when the boy, who was playing in the lot, stepped on them. After a drop to the bottom of the several feet of water and rise to the top, the boy clutched the bricks on the sides and sustained himself until rescued by. means of a hose lowered to him. Excepting a terrible scare toe was none the worse for his. experience. Recall Movement Launched Against County Judge Renort has it that n organization, with H. P. Gibson of Barton as its head and G. R. Hobbs of Mt. Pleasant secretary, has been formed for the purpose of starting recall of the Clack amas county judge. A meetine was held somewhere in Mt. Pleasant district last Saturday aft ernoon and a committee was appointed to call on county residents who might be interested in said recall. Another job this committee has undertaken is to find a recall candidate to defeat the present, judge in case the movement fully materializes. It is stated that an attorney has been employed to draw up charges and petitions. Everhart, county treas urer, and unanimous appointee of the county court to his present position, declines to be' the recall candidate. Church Vacation Ends. The full Sunday services of the Conh gregational Church will be resumed Sunday. During the absence of Rev. Caradoc Morgan upon his vacation, the evening services were discontin ued. Frank Willis. On Saturday last, Frank Willis, who passed away at his home- at Clacka mas Highlands on Thursday, was laid to rest in Mountain Vitw cemetery. The funeral was held from the Con gregational church of this city, the Rev. Caradoc Morgan officiating. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Lida, Ruth and Frances. At The Liberty. Ralph Iiewis, who appears as Police man O'Hara in Emory Johnson's police drama "In the Name of the Law," distributed by F. B. O. and scheduled for showin at the Liberty Theatre on Sunday and Monday, is known to thousands of photoplay fans the coun try over. Shjra Watvtn Tyra Warren, who died at the fam ily home in Portland, on Monday ev ening, August 14, was well and favor ably known in Clackamas county. Mr. Warren made his home at Oak Grove for some time before taking up his residence in Portland. 'For ten years he was employed by the Marshal-Wells Hardware Company of Portland, and was one of the most popular of the firm's employees. Mr. Warren is survived by his wid ow, Mrs. Grace Warren, who was Grace Shewman of this city, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Warren, also two sisters and two brothers! of Portland. The funeral services were held at the Finley chapel In Portland, Thurs day afternoon, Aug. 17th, and inter ment was in the Rose City cemetery. THIRD PARTY NQTTO BACK INDEPEND ENT GANDIOATE Union Of Progressive Voters For Campaign Two Years Hence Is Purpose CONVENTIONS URGED Leader of Klan Forces-As Head of New Party Sees No Need Of Special Candidacies. A third party was recently formed in Oregon and the general assumption was made at once that it was put for ward in the interests of the K. K. Ks. and that it would probaoly .put for ward candidates for state officers, or that the organization might endorse independent candidates. Fred L. Gif ford, head of the Klu Klux Klan of Oregon, is authority for the statement, however, that this or ganization has nothing whatever to do with the late governorship fight and that the Klan' will not put an in dependent candidate in U:e field for the general election. He ."urther de clares that although the Klan sup ported Hall (both financially and mor ally in his campaign for chief execu tive of the state there is now no suf ficient reason for putting an independ ent candidate in the field. Others within the inner circle of the new party .corroborate Gifford's statements and Third party candi dates are likely to be only endorsees. The purpose of the Third party or ganization as expressed by its mem bership is to unite the progressive voters of the state into a unit for a progressive movement in 1924. ' Leading progressives in the various counties of the state are urged by cir cular letter from the organization to lead out in calling conventions and to otherwise further the interests of the party. WILLAMETTE WILL HOLD BABY SHOW One of the most interesting events of the summer will be the baby show igiven at the gymnasium Saturday evening. Mrs. Ward Suttonl and Mrs. Ewald Leisman will have charge of it and the money will go to the clmroh. The- program will begin at 7:30 o'clock, after which the babies will be judged and the prizes awarded. The babies will be divided into classes ac cording to age, and the prettiest baby of each class will receive a prize. Willamette is known for the number and beauty of its babies and it is ex pected that a large number will com pete for the first place. The prizes were given by the busi niess men of . Willamette and Oregon Ciity. They include: Baby blanket, box of candy, stockings, locket and chain, hot water bottle, doll, toilet set, ring, silver spoon, jumper, flashlight and savings accounts in the banks. Refreshments will be served to everyone present SOLDIER BONUS BIG IN CLACKA MAS COUNTY. , Clackamas County is third from the top In the amountof cash bonuses paid to soldiers toy the counties of the state. Only Multnomah and Lane counties exceed her in this respect. The amount to date is $257,101.79. So far there have beem 681 applica tions for cash bonuses and only 43 for loans. . The total number of loans for the state is 2600, with 924 cash or $2,305,- 005.17, paid. Applications for cash bonuses number 18,239 and amonut to $4,057,305.84. , I SOUTHERN PACIFIC RR PLANS BIG PROGRAM OF CONSTRUCTION , Big Increase Irf Rolling Stock, Plant . Facilities And Trackage Show Faith In Pacific Coast. The Southern 'Pacific Railroad pro gram of improvements anid expendi tures calls for. an expenditure of - ap proximately $11,300,000 for new railss ties and ballast, $4,500,000 for "new locomotives, $12,500,000 for new roll ing stock and $700,000 for plant facil ities, i "This work is in line with the es tablished practice of the Southern Pa cific Company in maintaining a first class transportation machine for the service of its customers.', says Mr. Burckhalter, assistant general man ager. "The Company aims to an ticipate the n6eds of the shipping and traveling public. The work we nave m nana .yiuviuiug wum iul thousands of men an dis an influence for prosperity ii the West." Under the Company's plan for main tenance of way improvements during 1922, it is estimated that 290 miles of track will be relaid with new 90jpound rail, 2,518,000 new cross-ties placed in track and 800,000, cubic yards of crush ed rock end slags ballast will be used for re-enforcement of roadbed. In order to accommodate the long 55-car freight trains now being handl ed across the Sierra Nevada Moun tains toy the mammoth Mallet type locomotives, the j Southern Pacific is constructing extensions to sidings at Crystal Lake, Cisco and Troy, at a cost of approximately $250,000. Ex cavation for these new sidings is be ing made through solid granite. Evi dence of the faith' of the Southern Pa cific in the prosperity of the Pacific Coast, is shown by the fact that dur ing 1922 the Company has purchased or is building in its own shops, 63 new locomotive.!. Fifty of these new en gines are of the fcuge "2-10-2" type, which have just been built for the Southern Pacific by the Baldwin Lo comotive Works for 'delivery during 1922. They are equipped with the latest fuel conserving and auxilliary power devices and are toeing placed in service on the lines across the Teh achapi and Siskiyou mountains. In addition, to the new (power,-'the Soutehrn Pacific has purchased or is building in its own shops for delivery during 1922, '3300 new refrigerator cars, 20 air dump cars, 20 cabooses and 2 rotary snow plows. This new roll ing stock supplements the new equip ment placed ini service during 1921, consisting of 1608 box cars, 1266 re frigerator cars, 1000 stock cars and 352 flat cars.: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED. . Mrs. W. T. Schwock was taken by surprise at her home, on Tuesday ev ening, Aug. 15th, by a number of her friends, members of the St. Joh'n Club, when they called in a body to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Vocal and instrumental music featured the evening, followed by the serving of delicious refreshments. Thirteen friends of Mrs. Schwock were in at tendance. SIGNATURES NECESSARY. Correspondents should always sign their names. Last week a communi cation was omitted because the writ er's name could not be ascertained. Upon request the name will not toe published, tout for identification it must ALWAYS be given. Ed. A FINE TRIP PLANNED. Mrs. Hattie Daulton and daughter .Miss Helen) Daulton ,will leave Satur day for a two months' visit at their former home in New York. Monday eveninlg Miss Daulton was the guest of honor at a going away party given in her honor at the home of Miss Cis Barclay Pratt of 70 Wafer street, THE TEST OF STRENGTH ATTACK 1 JIEAF BER BALLOT URE GROWS Injunction Proceedings May Cover Entire List Of Petitions INTEREST BILL HIT "Professional" Circulators Said Not to Comply w;th Law. Fish, Inter est and Income Bilis Under Fire. ' Attacks upon two of the petitions for measures to be placed on the bal lot for the November elections have been made. The fish bill was the first to be attacked tto.ru an injunction based on the charge that the names were obtained thru fraud. It was al leged that Green the initiator of the fish bill designed to stop fish wheels, trajxs .and seining on the Columbia river, had offered to sell rthe petition? to the cannery interests. A second petition to be attacked in the effort to keep it off the ballot is the Interest bill, having for its purpose te Ihnterest bill, having for its purpose a maximum rate of 6 per cent, except in specified cases where seven per cent may toe efiarged. This is attack ed on the ground that the notaries who certified the petitions were without personal acquaintance with the sign ers and without correct knowledge of the addresses of the signers. It is said there is a ring of notaries in Portland, who are professional peti tion circulators and who do not com ply with the law in this work. It is claimed that on the interest petitions there are over 8000 names and ad dresses unknown to the notaries cer tifying to them. With anything like this number of names thrown out of course the measure coiid not .go on the ballot. . And if the courts should uphold the charges- against tie two measures no doubt every measure proposed for the ballot this year will be denied a place on the ballot with the possible excep tion of the public school education measure. .There are seven of these initiative bills, five of them constitutional amendments. All of them have been accepted at the Secretary of State's office and printed in the official pamphlet. In addition to the two measures now similar legal proceedings are being pre pared against two others of the seven measures including the Grange income tax. Local Editor Weds. As the Banner-Courier announced in its last issue, Editor Charles E. Gratke was married this week Monday. The partner of his future joys and sorrows is Miss Elizabeth White house .daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitehouse, of Forest Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Gratke will make their home in Oregon City, after a two weeks' honeymoon trip to the coast. The Banner-Courier extends congrat ulations. OREGON FOR FRUIT. - Among the orchards of Oregon where the most luscious fruit may be seen aiiu ciijuyeu m uie nuuyneim . j a : 1, ' i r ... t i i : orchard , near Aurora. Here stand 1500 trees laden with "golden cheeked" peaches of early and late Crawford and Elberta varieties. This is said to be the. largest bearing orchard of its kind in the county, is without weeds or grass, showing the best of care'and culture, a credit to its owner and operator, Charles Eilers. hTHE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION SELLS BONDS Road Contracts To Extent Of $518,756 , Are Let Eleven Counties Are Benefitted. , At the State Highway Commission meeting in Portland on Monday, busi ness transacted included road work covering; 76.34 miles and casting $483 005, and bridges, four in number, ag gregating $35,751. Total for both roads and bridges, $518,756. Eleven counties receive benefits from the awards. No new work was considered as only two members of the commission, Yeon and Barret, were present. The contracts include 23 miles sur face for the Mount Hood Loop in Hood River county. . An Oregon City delegation were present in opposition to the Railroad avenue route of the Pacific Highway through Oregon City; and although heard by the commission, no change was made. Bonds to the amount of $1,500,000, bearing interest at four and one-half per cent, were sold at a premium of $34,650. OREGON CITY SCHOOLS OPEN SEPTEMBER 18 The Oregon City schools will open for another year's work Monday, Sept. 18. Many improvements have been made to buildings and grounds during the summer. The Barclay school has been completely overhauled at a cost of about $3,000. The exterior has been repainted and the Interior has been calcimined and painted in a light gray. At the Mt. Pleasant school a new room has been fitted up. Four teach ers have been employed for . this school and some pupils living near the Mt. Pleasant school and heretofore at tending Eastiham school, will be as signed to this building. Many minor improvements have been made at the Eastham and High schools. The local school authorities are expecting a much larger attend ance this year than last, both in the High school and ' the elementary schools. Union High School at Canby Is Now Assured Marks Prairie district, the last unit to vote on consolidation of eleven districts Into one union' high school unit, with plant at Canby, cast the de ciding vote in favor on Saturday last. The result .stands six districts for, five against and one tie. Directors chosen are J. Coleman Mark, George' G. Russell, C. O. Cole, P. A. Webber and F: J. Kraxtoeregr. The consolidation has been declared and a faculty will soon be employed. Canby has agreed to furnish as much of the present school building as is needed for room for pupils from the consolidated districts, though it may toe necessary to provide new Quarters for her grades. Railway Employees Award ed Substantial Raise In Pay The shop employes of the Union Pa cific system have formed an associa tion and have been given a raise in wages ranging from two to 'twenty- two cents higher than the rate set toy the TJ. S. Labor Board and to become effective September 16th. The importance of this increase is in the fact that it is ttoe recognition of the Employes' Association and the breaking away from the old agree ments with the federated shop crafts. The new rate allowed the members of the association of employes is high er, than that paid before the wage cut July first. Notice of the raise has been received at the Altoina, Portland, shops, where the strike of unions has been in progress. Farm Bureau Picnics. Clackamas Countv Firm Bureau will hold their annual picnic in the Spirit ualist grove at New Era on Monday next, Labor .Day. ' Among the many interesting features of the proram twill be: In the forenoon Reports from the community leaders setting forth the activities of the year; luncfi" at noon; and in the afternoon recitation bv Lucine Koch; music toy Meadowbrook quartete, and addresses by President of the State Farm Bureau, George JYiansiield, and N. Conish of the O. A. C. - REBEKAH MEETING AT SANDY WELL ATTENDED About sixty members of the Estaca da Rebekah Lodge were guests of the Sandy Lodge last. Thursday evening. Their degree team put on the floor work which was most beautiful and impressive. The Misses Hazel Beers, Eugenia Proctor, Mildred Bosholm and Frances Meinig were initiated into the mysteries of the order. . At the close of the meeting, delicious refreshments were served. Banner-Courier clasified ads bring home the bacon. HENRY FORD FIGHTS GOAL BARDNS AID PROFITEERS Will Close Industrial Plants In September Account Price Of Fuel SPECULATORS BLAMED By Publicity Of Existing Conditions And.Defiance To Brokers Will Serve Public. Henry Ford, with his Industrial pres tige and his huge capital, 'wili use his influence to bring to light the true conditions in the coal industry. For this task he is peculiarly fitted toy both his industrial interests, which de pend on coal for their operation," and by his experience in handling large projects. He denies that there is a coal short- age and will fight barons and condi tions which make it possible to con trol" the market in order to wrench from the Individual consumer and the manufacturer exorbitant prices. He has obtained information from his investigators to the effect that there is abundance of coal on hand for use now, but that the brokers are holding it off the market for excessive prices. His company could obtain great quantities of coal, providing it would yield to the worse than high way robbery demands of those who control it For some time the Ford factories have been beseiged with offers of coal, but the prices range from 100 to 309 per cent above usual cost Mines, too, have been offered Ford, but he refuses either to buy mines or to be forced to buy brokers' stocks. And by his refusal to buy under existing condi tions and thus to set example for other manufacturers- who would, in case he were to yield, be required to yield to profiteering also, he is doing genuine service to even the poor who find it difficult to supply their homes with needed fuel. WATBR DISCUSSION SXILL ON. The new water district is still un der discussion. Last Monday evening a big meeting was held and represen tatives were appointed from each dis trict to thoroughly investigate the matter. Engineer Nelson gave approx imate figures on the cost of the en terprise and also a talk on the advisa bility of taking in the Bolton district , and using Glenmorie Hill as a reser voir site. A meeting is again called for this week for further discussion and reports prior to the election to be held September 15. DR. HUYCKE PURCHASES HOME. The beautiful new bungalow of Mrs. Orville Hall, situated at Thirteenth and Monroe streets has been recently purchased .by Dr. A. H. Huycke, of this city. Dr. Huycke will take pos session of his new home September 1st, upon the return of his wife and young son from France, where they are visiting relatives. The Hall bungalow is one of the new homes of this city and possesses many very attractive features, includ ing a beautiful view, an oak park, and all modern conveniences. RELIEF CORPS AND G. A. R. WILL PICNIC. 1 The Woman's Relief Corps and Mead Post No. 2, Oregon City, will picnic at Hawley Park, next Tuesday, September 5. ' . Automobiles will leave on High street near elevator at 10:30 in the morning anid will return about 3 : 00 o'clock in the afternoon. Picnic din ner will be enjoyed. The Commander, adjutant-general of the department and the entire drum corps will be pres ent. All members are invited to at tend. AUTO MAN IN FISH STORY. Trout are plentiful in Willamina creek according to Walter Schwack or the Oregon City Auto Co., so plenti ful, in fact, that it is difficult to re fraim from catching the limit and then some more. , 4 Mr. anid Mrs. Swock have accurate and authoritative information also as to the cost of the over-the-liuilt catch es and can give profitable advice to prospective anglers in regard to the manner in which settlements may be made for such unusual occurances." Perhaps the fault lay in the tackle. DIMICK AND MULVEY MOVE TO NEW OFFICES The law firm of Dimick & Mulvey has moved its offices from theAndre sen building to the Hogg building, di rectly across from the courthouse. The firm will occupy three front rQoms, which are among vthe most de sirable in the city in regard to loca tion and convenience.