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Oregon City Enterprise. Hubltahed Kvery Friday. CIIA9. MK8KKVE, Pl'BUMU AND rEOI'RIITOR. 4UHI1CRIPTION HTK, On "r, Blinoath, !ul ulacrlptlon two months, U 00 . 1 Ml A dlM-ciitt o( 50enu on U uWriptlmn for on rr. ctnts lor tlx mount, u fiu iu dvinr. d.rUilni ratM((rn on application. Swt- rtf will Sn4 tb (Uti ol fipltkllon U i I h Ir pnjMM 'o lowi-f lli " It ih i- not cnmi w.mm lo f .t i p mui kirnllr oHily and will lo.k.l..rll Suwrml si the Pout Offlo In Or(on City, Or., H ircouu eiM maiwr. FRIDAY, MAY 15, IStW. 9KNTS FOR THE BNTKRPRI8K, BtTrCrk, Clariamu, Mtlw.ukie, Tnlon Mill. KMilm Brook, Hw Bra, Wlwnrlll, Fmrk Plr, Sladnton, tffrd. Mulino, Ctnii, slolaUa. MirqlliuB, Sii'WtIII Aaron, Or.U, Kalc Cwk, Damascus, Bandy, 8l IMOII, Curriiisvillc, Chenyvill. -Mkruiot, Pr T. B. Tbomti Qo. Knlfhl A. Ntltur . Otetr WiMioirr U J. Trtiltlnger - ChM Holmtn W. 8. NwrrrT - . Hnnr Mllcr F. U KuNwil T. M. Crou ). Q. (ic. C. T Howard R. V. Coorr Annie SttiDb. K, M. Ilmnu B Jennlnn lie r. A. -Mijder L J Prrdu H. Wiltwrn J. 0. KUiott F. Oixtsch Mrs. W. M. Molntyr Geo. J. Currin Mrs. M. J. Hammer Adolph AschotT ually, (jiving employment to hundreds of men In the mine, wootlyard, unit around I lie lurnaovs, (bin providing consumer Tor the products of I'larkamaa county farms. Clackamas comity lotes thmitamlii of dollar by Hit Inactivity of the Oswego Iron Work. The employes at the concern puld taxes lu support Clackamas county schools. Improve the roads, help lei-wn the burden o( taxation for the upHrt or the county gov ernment, and materially aided In providing market for our mrplui products. Her It a practical demonstration or Hit ellecl o( this discrimination In favor or foreign man ufactured articles within the pal of our own door yards. The flgur Is not over drawn. Every man, woman and school boy In Clackamas county have this object lesson displayed before their eyes. If we would save our country from irretrievable ruin must protect our homes, our industries, and our laborers from the grasping hands of for eign manufacturers who are taking our wealth, and the very bread from our chit dren'e months, and enriching other lands, Is it to be wondered at that our (arms art mortgaged, our merchants becoming bank rupt, and our great manufacturing estab lishments going to ruin under the existing condition of affairs? How long ran the country stand Ibis continued drain on her resources? bankrupt Individuals are the precursorsof bankrupt nation. The only remedy is the return of the republican party to power, and the re-enactment of the Jlo Kinley schedule of protective tariff. We have paid dearly for the experience of free trade, and the people will rise in their migbt and demand acbange. These tfOple employed in manufacturing rank and Hie believe that Ihey are the niosl' p ntil I -vl f V 1 Industries were the consumers of the pro-j seir-orlHetiK ! ol fellows that ever looked LOIllC clll(l LOOK IOT I OUFSCl VCS, 0l FINANCES. 5aT- The my t build up Orf(ro CT,j U to fire Or oi Citj people yonr patrwiiare. BTATK KEPCBUCAS TICKET, For Supreme Judge, K. 8. BEAN, of Lane county. For Presidential Electors, T. T. GEER. of Mrion county. S. M. YORAK, of Unt. E. L. SMITH, of Wasco. J. F. CAPLES. or Multnomah. For Representative in Congress First Dis't, THOMAS H. TONGUE, ol Washington Co. For District Attorney Fifth Judicial Dis't, T, J. CLEETON, of Columbia county. EEPtBLICAI COUNTY TICKET. For Representatives, I U PORTER, GEORGE W. PROSSER, CHARLES HOLMAN. For Clerk, HESRY MELDRFM. For Sheriff, E. C. MADDOCK. For Recorder, WELDON M. SHANK. For Treasurer, M. U MOORE, For Assessor, J. N. HARRIXGTON. For School Superintendent, H. S. STRANGE. For Surveyor, D. W. KIXSAIRD. For Coroner, C. M. RAMSBY. For Commissioner, J. R. MORTON. REPUBLICAN PRECINCT TICKET. Do. 1 Pleasant Hill, Tualatin and Union NELSON McCONNELL, Justice. CHARLES McKINNEY, Constable. J. C No. HAINES 2. Oswego. The warrants for county expenses of the first eleven months for the fiscal year, end ing July 1st, IS!, have all been issued by the county clerk. This includes the ex penses ol the lata term of circuit cout, and amounts in mil to $40,!C5. The necessary expenditures and court expenses for the re mainder ot the fiscal year, will not bring the amount up to more than f (5,000, a lest amount than has been appropriated by the county court for a number of rears pat'.. In fact, there has been a small reduction in the expendituresever since I'M?, a fact the calamity howlers do not desire to believe, so prone are they to circulate prevarications. Of course, taxes are high, but it must be remembered that the state board or equalis ation cut down the valuation of Clackamas county property nearly a hair million dol lars, which necessitated a higher rate of tax levy. And to add to the burdens, the state levy is unusually high this year. Exclusive of the special district school tax, and the state tax levy, the per centage of taxes paid by Clackamas county property holders this year for actual county expenses. Is much less than the majority of the counties in the state. And to further show that the tax rate of Clackamas county is decreasing. It Is proper to state that notwithstanding the state board ol equalisation cut down our valuation nearly one-hall million dollars, I'WOO lest money will be produced for county pur poses than was raised last year. During the last two years of Judge White's admin istration there was a greater proportionate discrepacy between the revenues and ex penditures of the county than at any time since. The shortage or 1W2 was caused by the non-resident mortgage holders, who were assessed, but tbe tax could not be col lected. Neither are these mortgage taxes now classed lib tbe resources of tbe coun ty; there was no legal way In which they could be collected, and consequently they are a loss to the county. However, it Is well here to state that all the liens that the county now holds against property for de linquent taxes are good and collectable. ductsof th American rnrm; but iiow that they are out of employment, Die market (or the surplus has evaporated. If the condi tions that existed when the McKluley bill was In force, the farmers of Clackamas county would have an outside market lor their surplus product However, this Seaktwell for the Industry of Clackamas farmers, when they produce more butiir than will supply the home market. Not many of the counties of Oregon can make I he same boast How K T. Hatch, a candidate on the Polk county republican ticket for the legis lature, and a former resident of Oregon City, pledges himself to the following econ omic measures, if elected: That all econ omic measures should be put upon an econ omical basis; expenses ol stale Institutions should be reduced proportionately with the general business or the slate; no new work should be undertaken except where abso lutely necessary; very few seclal com mil tees shou.d be appointed, and their clerk hire should be limited ; a large reduction in the number and pay of legislative clerks; discontinue the distribution of supreme re ports to members of the legislature; abolish the otllces and commissions ol attorney general, stale board of agriculture. Eastern and Southern Oregon fairs, railroad com mission, tood commission, domestic com mission, state board of horticulture, and state weather service. afier Hie interests ol the dear people. letter Mil, The following Is the Hat of letters remain' lug In the post olllcent Oregon i'lly, Oregon on May lfsn(; MSN'S LIST. Denton, Howard M.'Klnley, ('has lliikey. II I' Parker, O N Holt, Valentine I'lnlllps, A W Mass, K Stmwhacker, Jake Tomtoii, II womsn's ti-T. rUrrett, Maggie I'arker, Clara lUvit, MraOiiatil Porter, Mist J Kenyon, Mrs J H Wllllnmi, Puss II called lor stale when advertised. H, K. tiltKKN, P. M. FACTS ADMITTED. Henky MxLDKt M is growing In popularity and favor every dav with the voters of Clack a mas county, and there ia no discount on hia Integrity and ability to III! the county clerk's office In an acceptable manner to hisconstiturnts. Hit most pronounced ene my cannot speak one word agalntl his qual' Ideations for the office, or his reliability I business affairs. We judge publlo servants bv the manner In which they conduct their private affaire, and their dealings with their fellow men. Mr. Meldruiu is prompt and reliable iu his business methods. Where be has work to do he does it promptly, a fact that cannot be truthfully disputed. Hi bitterest enemy never accused him of heg' lecting his business, or of refusing to di charge his obligations, no matter what fault he might find with him otherwise. D. W. KiNHAiau, the preeent county sur veyor and road engineer, is too well known to the peonleof Clackamas county to need any extended introduction. Ill past eipe rience and efficient work make strong point in bis favor. Integrity and expert accuracy compose bis stock in trade, as hi road work In Clackamas county lor the past two years attests. Mr. Klnnaird tills the po sition of road engineer and county surveyor for the same salary, which give him de cided advantage over his councillors, and besides the county will get the benefit ot hit two years experience of road work gratia. o man in uackamaa county has a more thorough knowledge of the roads or Clacks mas county and topography or the country than Mr. Klnnaird. It would be impossible to find a man to fill hia place at this lime. I. AUSTIN. No. 3. Milwaukee and Clackamas. , M. LAKIN. J. E. WETZLER No. 4. Abernethy, Canemab, Maple Lane, West Oregon City and Oregon City Precincts, Nos 1, 2 and 3. I. D TAYLOR. M.F. McCOWN. No. 6 Can by and New Era KNIGHT. J. A GRAHAM. WM Ke 7. Barlow, Lower Molallaand Needy. B. F. 6MITH . C F. ZEIGLER No. . 8. Marquam, Upper Molallaand Soda Springs. I D. LARKINS GEO DUNLAVEY No. R. M 9 Beaver Creek and Milk Creek COOPER M. B DARNELL. No 10 Canyon Creek and Highland. HENRY KLEINSMITH. GUSTAV B0TTEMILLER No 11 Viola, Hardings and 8pringwater C. G STONE W. H MATTOON. No. 12 Damascus and Boring W GARDNER FREDZUHL. No 13 Cascades, Cherry ville and Sievers, T. G JONHRUD. GILBERT JONSRUD No H Eagle Creek, George and Garfield. W J CURRIN J E. BURNETT. AN 0BJKCT LESSON. As a convincing proof that the Wilson tarift hill affects the industries of Clackamas county, as well as the manufacturing Inter ests in other sections of this land, tbe condi tion of the Oswego Iron Works affords a striking example. J. Frank Watson, secre tary of the Oregon Iron & Steel Company, of OsTego, was in Oregon City during the early part of the week to pay the taxes on the company's property in Clackamas county. He states that owing to the low tariff on foreign manufactured Iron, which is shipped to Portland in the holds of sailing vessels as ballast, it was Impossible to com pete with the Iron made in other countries. Hence, they were enabled to run their furnace only occasionally, as under pres ent conditions there is no market for their product. Under the McKinley schedule Ibey were enabled to run their plant contin- There is no dispute over the following facts: That the present administration went into power upon a free trade platform. Tbat at that time there was a surplus in tbe treasury of 1250,000,000. That it was accumulated under a republi can tariff system. That the present administration adopted the Wilson bill. Tbat the present administration then ex pended the $250,000,000 surplus That it then borrowed 22,000,0Q0 to meet demands. That this administration sold bonds at private sale for $11,000,000 less tban they were worth In the market Tbat values have steadily declined for three years. Tbat paupers are pouring in upon us. That our laborers are tramping. That thousands of our people have be come insolvent. mat money cannot be had upon any terms. That workshops are closed Tbat we are wearing out our old clothes, All this within the short space of three years. How much more of these things do our people want? Recent reports from Washington confirm tbe fact that all the items in the river and harbor bill have gone through the senate without opposition. Senator Mitchell has given notice that when the last appropria tion bill has passed, he will press the joint resolution for the election of United States senators by the people ;and further remarked that he did not intend to do this lor the purpose, of making a sH-ech, but for tlie de termined purpose of getting the resolution adopted If this much discussed amend ment to the constitution was only adopted, it would lift a great burden from many state legislatures, and there would be fewer useless commissions and princely appropri ations that result from trades for votes for United States senators PanrtssoB H. 8. Stbakok is peculiarly fitted for the position ol county school su perintendent, and i In touch with the ad vanced educational problems or the day He is thorough and practical, and his varied and paintaking experience placet him far In advance of his opponents in tbe matter or qualifications. His experience as deputy county clerk demonstrate his executive ability, and the readiness with which he ac commodates the patrons of the office, tells much in bis favor. School patrons at well as teachers can rest assureil tbat rrof. Strange will be prompt In the discharge of hia duties, and always ready to impart any desired information. His familiarity with conrt bouse matters will materially aid him in imparting needed information to patrons of tbe office of school superintendent. Today the farmers of Clackamas county are producing more butter than they can dispose of; in fact this article has become a drug in the market. This ts an exemple or the effect of the Wilson bill on the produc ing interests of the country; thousands of people have been thrown out of employ ment in the manufacturing industries on account of tbe importation, virtually duty free, of the products of foreign countries. ' With Prosser Holman and Porter In the leuislalure, Clackamas county will have one of the strongest and most Influential dele gallons In the state. They will represent the varied interests of Clackamas county in a way that she will receive tbe recognition to which she is entitled among the other sections of the state. They know how to manage their own business aflalrs success fully, and will be Instrumental in securing economic legislation for the people. What our state legislature needs is more men of actual business capacity men who know how to legislate lor the best interests or their constituents. Our legislative ticket will receive the support or all men who de sire good government, economically admin isU;red. The city council has Inaugurated a move in the right direction, by appointing a spe cial committee to confer with the board or trade in formulating a plan for the proper observance of the Fourth of July Ills ap propriately proper that Oregon City should celebrate the 110th anniversary of the lib erty of our country In a befitting and patri otic manner. Last year Oregon C ty did not have a celebration but aided the neighbor ing towns In a proper observance of the day. As a community this city never does things by halves, and the public can rest assured that the plans when once adopted will be carried out complete In every detail. The question is, who is putting up the money for the hostol Imported speakers the populist j now have in the stale? The prin cipal ones travel on passes, of course, hut theii tdeir otherexpenses will run up to no small sum, and $100 per day would be a low estimate at which to put the expenses of these speakers. As (len. Weaver received t'O for his speech in Oregon City and $25 for his Canby effort in the campaign four years ago, the liberality of the Oregon populists nmt have spread abroad, and as a conse quence Oregon Is having a surfeit of these windy orators. FOR CLATSKANIE Steamer G. W. Shaver, fommonclntf Anril 15, ISiM, will leave Portland foot of Washington etroot Tues day, Thursday anil Sunday evening 5 o'clock Keturniiiit, leaves Clatskaniv Monday, Wednesday and Friday even tugs at 5 o'clock. Will paw Oak Point alwul 7: Stella 7;5: Mavitir 7: Rainier 8:20; Kalama0:15; Ht. Helens 10:5U Arrive in Portland 1 ::I0 a. iu. Shaver Transportation Co FOR- AjSOLDTELYPURE DRUGS SO TO n A. HARDING. NOSH BUT OOMPtTINT PHARMACISTS EMPLOYED Flu Ferfissrlci ail TollM Article. Alto a full ttock of PAINTa- OILS ETC Dill Li PORTLAND TO THE DALLES By the fa.st and com modious Bti'iuners DALLES CITY REGULATOR Daily boats, except Sunday, leav ing Oak Btrnot dork at 7 a. in., tnak- ng regular landing at Vancouver, Cascades, White Salmon, Hood River and all intermediate txiitits. aesenger and freight rates lower to these jKiints than by any other line. first class meals served for 2m. This is the Great Scenio Route Ail tourist aumii mat the scenery on ine Middle I'Olumbia is not ex celled for beauty and trrandeur in the United States. Full informa tion by addressing or calling on J.N. IIAKNKY, Acent, Tel. 914, Portland, Or.. Office and wharf, foot of Oak St. Yamhill River Route. Tho lurgPrit fiHHortiiu'iit of liimmt'd Ilatu over won iu Orogon Oily, ovor ono liumlrcil nt Mrs. Hlnclcii'B Millinery I'nrlorH. Prices find Styles to Suit All. iW C00X IX TOWN!" Is the burden of an old darkey sung. This advertisement itniuiunees tliu otHMiing of a NEW STORE IN TOWN. Kdwnrd Urns, (formerly of HaUsUm, Ore.,) tiro now otHiiiHg HJ nt Wishttrt's old standopimNito tho City l'urk on tiTti hill with a stock of "bran limy" mods,wm prising of calicoes, muslimi, shirting linings, etc; ladies iind gents tinderware, hats, cups, loots, siting stationery, notions, nails, tinware, groceries, tobacco and cigars. And other articles too numerous to mention. Prices at tho lowest notch for Cash. Prim list will lie issued about May 1st. In the nieanjimo wo shall bo delighted to have you call to see our good mid learn our prices. Yours for business. EDWARD BROS., (Alaw Wyllfc) Steamer Toledo, 73 Mr. May, late of the democratic party, Is making a canvas of the county In the cause ol populism from purely patriotic motives, so he alleges, he overlooking the side issue of the deputy sheriffship he is to have if the populist party is successful. The populist leider are In the business for what can be got oat of it, even though they make the I.KAVKH DAYTON. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A. M., reaching Oregon City, for Portland about 1 1 ;.50 A. M. LEAVES I'OItTI.ANI). Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 A. M. Salmon St. dock, readi ng Oregon City, for uiiriver points about 11 A. M. Through trip to Layfette and McMinnville mado when depth of water permits. freight and pasHinirers rates reasonable. After the Winter is Over. After your font are sure Irom wearing- rulUraml oversluwa, ami the other thuts are pretty well worn ami out of sImiw, yi.u want to pit a iifw pair. II we are correct, tlin rotno to tia and we will plrae and rae yuu. We have received a tine atm k n all kinds nf K'xxl 'r tlie spring aan, and nut only that, but to wear tliroiiKliuut the other wain. Our alioca are well made, coinlurtshle and low In Mice. .Zislro-uLsso 3Sxoeu HCENCY FORss Haw. FULLY WAKKANTKD. SlMONDS' Cresent Crou ml Croaartit rour different style. Also a lull line ol Warranted (Sledge and Wed, Silver Kteel Ate and Wood Chopper' and Lower' supplies. POPE 5t CO-, Main and Fourth St - Oregon City. THE. BEEHiye iumped into Popular Favor at Once. Store Crowded Daily. B&K WK show one of tho most complete stocks of FANCY DKY GOODS, GENTS' FURNISHINGS and SIIOKS ever shown in Clackamas county. You will find this an up-to-date Btore, No long-winded prices hero. 'o guarantee every articlo at or Itelow Portland pricos. Everything marked in plain figures ono price to all. A few sample prices from our immense stock : :m(iiIIInIm- IMI.1. C.I. ran PIONEER Trangfef and Epfe, Freight and parcels delivered to all parts of the city. RATES - REASONABLE. Gents' Cotton Hock 4, 5, 7, 10 and 15 cents. Knvolopes 3 i-ents a bunch. adieu' Hlnrt V iiimIh the largeHt line in Oregon City Hoc. 4Hc, (Hie, 7?ic, Wo, $1.1:1,11.2811(11.48. lair I'inn 3. fi and II cent a box. adies' Itelts 5 to r0 cent. Ilurning Cot'on 3 rent. reR Hliielile 8. 0. 13 nnd 15 cents Il(st Kngliuli Pins 4 rents. 'omiiKiii nn I cent. DrcHH Ktuy 0 cents pur dozen. WlialelioiiH UiNiiii'K l(i cents a i ece. Kick Hni:k Druid 4 cents a bunch. Nliell lUir I'ins 10 e'nts a dozen, Hfetv Tins 4 cciiIm a dozen. looks ami Kye 2 cunts a paper. ndHor 1 ins r anil 1) cents. 'lira Silk WindHor Ties 14 emits. A full linn ol tliu Inmoiis '. N. and Dr. Warner's Cornels Cut prices on them all. Ki'iruliir $1.50, Up-to-date Kid Gloves 1)8 ennts. Cent' Nulit,'ee Shirts 21c, 25c, 48e, 00c, 8!le, IIHc ami $1.25. Gents' French iiulorigiran Underwear 45 cents. Cents' Natural Wool Underwear 45c. Gents' Fine Neckwear 23 and 48 cents 15, Cents' Colton Socks 4, 5,0, 10 and 12c Kih Our Shoes. Indies' bant lllack IIoho 7, I), 12, iu, z.i mid in cents. IlHndkerchicls-3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and Iflcls. Coisot Steels 5, 7 and 0 cents. Cnmhs 5 and 10 cents. Linen Thread 5 cents a spool, look at Our Shoes. Tooth UriiHlies 5 and 10 cents. No more Fancy Trices In Oregon City. Towels from 5 to 50 cents. Come In and See mi Up to-dnle Store. Ladies Skirts (K), 75, 8!) and 1)8 cents. Hoys' Caps 25 cents. Best Overalls 47 cents per pair. Cbenile Table Spreads 85 nnd )5 cent. Luces and Kmhnridcry an immense line I. SHIPS' MICVClH l,rj;iiiH 5!e a l,nilios' lei k Scurfs 23 cenls. Hunts' ritio Silk, Linen linndkerclilels. Gents' Fine Utilaundered Slii.ts rein- foreed, pure linen front IS cents. Seo Our Shoes. Cents' Sweulers-$1.23, $1.(10 and 2.48. Remember our prices are riht We will save volt llionev and front vrm wall Come in and see lis. whether vnn wish to buy or not Our prices will interest you when you aro In need of good. nd $1.11). und Cambric Glass & Smyth's Old Stand, CAUFIELD BLOCK, OREGON CITY.