Oregon City Enterprise. Published Every Friday. CH AH. ME8BUVB, PUBMSIIKR AND PROPHIKTOR. IUBHCH1PTION HATK8, Oil Var. tl Bis moathi, i w Trial sulwrrlptton two moattit, A dispone! of SO Willi on til nbarrlrl mrnr, JS ceuu lor in mouilu, II paid iu advance. Adrcrtlitnf rate lr.n on applloalloa. Buharrtt.r will Mrd Ih dal. of rxplralton atami l oil ihrlr pa" n tnllowlnf th.ir nam. If ibis a f I- not rnani!"t within loo wvest after payuKul, kindly notify us and wo will loos aiwr ii. tntorad at the Pout Offlr In Oit-ron City, Or., as second class matter. FRIDAY. PKC'EMBER 11. ISM. iOENTS FOR THE ENTERPRISE. Bearer Creek, Can by, Olackamas, Mllwaukle. Cuton Mil'., Meadow Brook. Hew Era, VtUonTllle, Park Place, Gladstone, vtaffnrd. Mullno, Carua, Molalla. ' Marqtum, ButtUle Aurora, Orrllle, Xale Creek, Damascus, Bandy, Salmon, Currinsville, Cberryville, Marmot, T. B. Thomm Geo. Kuiitbt , .A. slather . Osrar Wiwlua-er U J. Trulllniter . - Chun Holman W. 8. Newborry Henry Mllev F. L. Kuwll T. M CniM . J. U. Uax. C. T Howard . . R. M. Cooper Anule Stiibbs. K. M. Hurimaa B. Jennings . Henry A. pnyder . . . LJ On lie H. Wiloern J. C. Klliott F. fostsch Mrs. W. M. Mclntrre Geo. J. Curnn - Mrs. M. J. Hammer Adolph Aschotl of treasury notes ol 1W Into silver certlfl cates until lle business of banking Is trans ferred from the treasury to private capital "This," says Hit president, "appenrs to he Hie most etleotive ami direct path to neeiletl relorm," In eoneluiiin conres la urged to ex ercise the most rigid economy In the expen ililure of the money It holds In trust for the people. The way to build tip Wrfiron City l to fire Ore rod lity people joor patronage. THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, President CleTeland's last message to congress is not a remarkable document. It la much shorter than an; previous message he has written and in it he has bad the good judgment to leave tbe details of mat ters pertaining to federal control to the heads of departments, where they belong, nd confine himself to the discussion of nutters of national importance) upon which legislation may be needed. The fact that a political contest involving morueutus consequences had been decided by the decree of free and independent suf frage without disturbance was taken as abundant evidence of a determination on the part of the people of these United Slates to submit at all times to the verdict of the popular will. While deploring the wonton destruction ol homes and tbe butchery of men, women and children, martyrs to their prolession of tbe Christian faith, by barbarous Turkey, and regretting tbe utter indifference of the European nations, who have both tbe right and power to do to. to suppress these out rages, the president frankly admits the helplessness of the Cnited States to do any thing in mitigation and expresses tbe belief that tbe present somber prospect in Turkey will not long be permitted to oflend the igbt of Christendom. The Cuban question has received merited attention and beeti thoroughly discussed, fulfilling all the obligations of the present administration without subjecting the in coming president to any embarrassing fu ture policy. Tbe question of according belligerent rights to tbe insurgents is an swered by pointing out that there is no civil government to recognize. Only a purely military insurrection, controlling more than two-thirds of the island by armed occupa tion, exists, and lias no organization for civil or diplomatic purposes, with wbicb a foreign power can treat. Tbe suggestion that the United States buy tbe islsud is thought worthy of consideration were there ny evidence of willingness on the part of 6 pain to entertain such a proposal. There teems to be nothing left for tbe United States but diplomatic intervention to secure peace between the only civil government In tbe island and its rebellious subjects or an armed intervention to assist tbe Cubans to establish a government with which we can treat and thereby causing war with Spain, which could neither be large in its propor tious nor doubtful in its issue. The friendly offices cf Ibe United States to bring about ace between Hpain and tbe Cubans on the basis of home rule, mak ing the United Htates the protector of the Cubans against their own sovereign, have been ignored by the Spanish government. The duty of tbe United States to avoid the appearance of aggression and to respect its international obligations is dwelt upon, yet the president admits that no other great power would have manifested tbe same re straint and patient endurance under similar circumstances. The loss to American commerce and American property since this struggle began makes an impressive exhibit, to say nothing of tbe terrible snllering and outrage on hu manity Incident to tbe Cuban struggle, which is nothing more than a useless sacri fice of human life. The president realizes this and intimates that the time has nearly come when intervention is demanded in the name of humanity. The Veneznla boundry question receives very brief mention since tbe president has no recommendations to make to con gress relative to future legislation concern ing it. Domestic affairs are treated in a business like way, the president recommending leg islation in some instances and defending the policy of the administration in others. Liberal appropriations are recommended for naval construction and coast defenses and the country congratulated on the possession of vessels that e)ual the best that can be manufactured anywhere. The abuses of tbe postal service are pointed out and re medial legislation urged. Tbe polity of the administration relative to pensions is de fended, as is also its tariff policy. The financial policy of tbe administration is endorsed b honest and intelligent men of both political parties. The president reommends the retiring of legal-tender notes as fast at redeemed and tbe coversion In the election ot Mr. Catinvld to the of fice of mayor the pe-.iple of Oregon City have secured an ofticer of whom no one can question his ability or integrity. His adu lations have always been with the law and order element of the city and the people ol Oregon City may n peel a riireil enforce ment of the ordinances that we may have a municipal government that will be clean and uprii-bl, giving justice alike to all classes and Interests. His supervision ol the expenditures of the city will tie sure to be most rigid (or he is one of our heaviest taxpayers. His long business training, both in the bank and the mercantile establish ments with which he baa been connected, has made bim a conservative, prudent man, and his administration of the attain of Or egon City will be sure to be in marked con trast lo that with which the city has been afflicted during the past two years. Tbe men chosen for the council are among the leading cititens of the city and are ca- able business men whose aim will be to do their part toward giving Oregou City an economical administration of itsatlair thai the heavy debt that we are now struggliiig under may be lessened. Their vote on all questions ertainlng to the city will alwas be on the side of law and order. I WINGED SEEDS. Shingles Rrrt HNs from all the slates, either offi cial or estimated by state officers, give Mc Kinley 7,(51C. Bryan 6,2.'1..VC, Palmer 13S,S70. The total vote, including all par ties, is placed at 13,5?.,tvM. According to these figures, which should not vary many thousands from the final official table, Mc Klnley't plurality over Bryan is KS.OPO. This is the largest plurality ever given a presidential candidate. Grant's 7ii3,00O in 1872 comes next; Lincoln's plurality of Wi lts in 1S has the third place; and Cleve land's of X-0,810 in Kr ia fourth. McKin ley's majority it also the largest on record Tbe total prohibition vote this year it about 30,000, against 2!H,?.e in 1892. Tits suit brought by Oregon City against Clackamas county to compel the county to pay to me city toe W per cent, of Ibe road fund derived from the levy on Oregon City property, as provided in the city charter. has been decided by the supreme court lo which it w as apealed by the city after los ing ibe case in Judge ilcBrnle's court Technically Ibe county has won the suit but on the merits of the case the supreme court rather sustains tbe city and it is prob able that on a review of the suit tbe city will win and will secure that part of the road fund that its charter gives it. JOAN OF ARC. The Wind Mays an Important rrt In the radlna' el I'Unla. Tho usual way for soods to bo carried is by tho wind, rnmiot linos thoy aro so "mil and light as to bo entity waftod by the bnvto. , This Is the case with the seed of the mooonidii flowers and meadow pinks and the other beautiful plants of our wood and bogs called orchids. Anil the tiny bodies, like atoms of dust, termed "spores," that answer to seed. Id tenia and moaiioa and toad stools, are Nirno away by the lightest breath of air. Hut most seeds are them selves too heavy for this. 8o they am ofttitur provided with thin, bread wings that carry them before the wind as a sail carries a boat. Tbe pairs ot keys ' that liaug iu clusters from tlio maple trees It) spring are such winged fruits. When ripe, they float slowly to the ground, or if a high wind is blow ing they are carried farther from tho tree. The ash has thick bunches of winged fruits much liko those, but siti gift. The elm baa a thin, papery border all around its small seeds, which makes them quite eounpiouout as they hang ou the branolilcti beforo the loaves havo coma out. Number of plant hare about tlio seeds delicate hairs or bristles that take the place of wings, A d tunic Hun "clock," or a head of thistle down, 1 a bunch of seeds, each with a circle of flue bristles on tlio summit. When the seeds are ripe, along comes a breese, and, puff, away go the seeds, hanging from their tufts of bristles as tlio bas ket hangs from m balloou. Tbe bunches of long silky hairs Hint come from bursting pod of luilkwoed and fill the air arouud have each their precious cargo in the shape of a small brown seed. The seeds that ripen in heads on the clematis after the handsome purple Dower leaves have fnlleu have long feathered tails, like slender bird plumes, that do the same work that is given to the silk of milkweed. Tbe "cotton around the soeds of the willows at the riverside and of tho poplars along city Cotton itself ia only a bunch of fine without a I' FOR- ABSOLUTELY PURE DRUGS 00 TO n A. HARDING. KJ.t NONK 1H1T OOMPITINT PHARMACISTS IMPLOVID OUU lMMKNSIC STOCK of Holidny (lomln will wmii lm conniletctl, ami our liriooa will bo tlio Imvoht over In Oregon City. riae rermmerles isl Toilet Articles. Alto a full stock ol PAINTS- OIXj9 KTO. (0)Tf 0 Ciniio n ml hou u n before going- phew horn, Men's heavy chjih, linoil with lliinnol, cheiip at '.'.Vi. Jtint what you want for colli weather, . . , Hoys' felt hatri, lOo. . . . Moii'm and boy' gulf ritpa from '.'() to ftio Ioliilay fancy work inattriiil,Ntaiii- oil liiieiiH, lllo nil k , t'liibroiilory silk ami The best on tlie market. In tmaU lots or in car load. Dimension shingles cut to oritur. Cedar Posts Wo havo a Ion't forget we havo a full lino of cornotH tho geniiino kitl fitting. Antonitihingly low jiruoH. all klmlrt ol knitting silk . . . . Jaimncno h! Ik hamlkorohlofH nifiiHi'lecllon rlotn H to suit all niako nlon Xiiiiim presents. i-ilnzt'ii axxortint'iit of in link, eheii. 1 Wo will tnko plonsuro In showing you our goods Como and soo us boforo going olsowhoro Hy carload or mixed car Iota with shingles. W. II. & I AUK0RA, S. B0XXEY, OK EC ON. JOHN A. BECK, THE RELIABLE JEWELER No. 270, Morrison Street, PORTLAND, OREGON, IS STILL ON KARTH. Bar Faith In Hrr Miaalon Ovrrtauna All Otwtawlea Bvfot tha King. Eor conviotiou was so strong that it gained the sympathy of the poor about her. To theee humble being!), for whom everything is difficulty and impossibili ty in life, imagination opens a rich field, where all dreams seem credible. They believed the dream of Joan and lent their aid to the accomplishment of ber miracle. This help and complicity of the people she was to find everywhere on her roud. Tbe king and the noble accepted ber because the served their purpose; tbe people believed in her and Jent her strength. . Thns from tbe first step ot her undertaking her sitnation Was clearly outlined, as it was to be to the end to martyrdom. The poor peo ple gave from their poverty to boy her a horse and vestments of war, and a squire, Jean de Metz, won by the popu lar enthusiasm, offered to accompany her with a few men. They set out for Ctrinon, where tbe court was assembled. The way was long and beset with danger, but Joan upheld the courage of ber companions. "Fear nothing, "the aid. "The Lord God baa chosen my route; my brothers in paradise guide me on the way. " And in safety they ar rived at Chinon. There new obstacles arose. It was difficult to obtain access to the king, jealously guarded from all outside influence by bis favorite, La Tremoille. But, as in a fairy tale, doors were opened, walls fell before her magic, and one evening the yonng peas ant entered the great hall where, among tbe courtiers, disguised in a modest cos tume, stood tbe king, whom she had never seen. Without hesitation she 'walked straight to the king and, fall ing on her knees, proffered ber request with to much grace and ardor that Charles VII was moved. But imposture, witchcraft even, was suspected, and before a decision was ar rived at learned doctors and ecclesias tics were called on to examine ber and scrutinize her conricinnce. To all the subtleties of ber examiners she answered with to much simplicity, so much pro fundity of good sense, that they were confounded. "There is more in the book of God than in yours," she said, and added, "I know not a from b, but am sent of the Lord God." "The National Hero of France," by Maurice Boutet de Mouvel, iu Century. For general repairing lie stands For first-class, re- white hair arouud the seed. Ages before liable goods his Btore is second to men tnongni or spinning it and weav- Tr i. : . I..... l . . i. ; . . i . , . i . .. v-. - i " .... mg ii, uiiu ciuiu ii was minting l wen useful to the cotton plant by helpiug to scatter its seeds. "Bow Plants Spread," by Thomas JL Kearney, Jr., iu St Nicholas. The Marketing Point OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY Tho factory towns of tlio Kant nro imtcd for nllording tlio host market to tho neigh boring farmer ami gardeners in proportion to tho population of any of tho tnwnst in that Ht'ctioi). Tho reason for this is that tlio people of thoso towns havo a fixed in como upon which they can always (lcen(l, and, as a consequence, they are liberal buy ers, paying cash for all their purchases. As the Great Manufacturing Center of the Pacific Coast A.w. i iiu.i.irs JOHN MONTOOMKRY TWO VIEWS OF PENSIONS. Phillips & Montgomery, EXPRESS AND DELIVERY. Prompt attention to hauling any part of Oregon City. to Not Many Rich la Our Wan, Wrltva El lrrablrnt Itarrlaoa. "There may be fair differences of opinion as to the extent and conditions of pension relief, but there is no room for doubts as to pensions, " writ' ex Presideut Harrison in Tho Ladies' ilome Journal. "Eleven dollars a mouth for war service implies at luuat relief in case ot wonnds or sickness for the soldier and that the publio will care for his widow and minor children. When the law of piilnge prevailed, it was otherwise, and when our rich men Moving attended to promptly and lane to ngiituig our wars we can abol- caretully. isashiatiiricallvtruooftiioHrnii.-thnt Pfcialrates eiven on hauling- to won our independence, delivered us from the Indians and tbe British and saved the nation in the great civil war as of the kingdom of heaven, 'Not many rich.' "There are two views of tho pension question ono from the Littlo Hound Top at Gettysburg, looking out over a field sown thickly with tho dead and around upon bloody, blackened and maimed men cheering tbe shot torn banner of their country ; the other from an oflloe disk ou a busy street or from an endowed chair iu a university, look ing only upon a statistical labia " OREGON CITY- Is Coming to bo One of the Best Marketing Towns in the State and from Gladstone and 1'ark- place. H. W. JACKSON, AND -n ifpr. Wraith of Actura. The wealth of actors is generally over estimated. Joseph Jefferson, Sol Smith Bicycles, Umbrellas. Russell, Joseph Murphy and William GUnS, Sewing Machines, Crane are rich men, of whose solid for- This is proven every day by tho number of farmers, who aro to bo seen on ita HtreoU selling their produce, who, until just tho last few years, sought tho markets of other towns. Tho system of macadamized road.s that is being built into all parts of Clack amas county, will onable all tho pooplo of this county to share in the profitable mar ket that Oregon City allords. If, as it is sure to do, the demands of Oregon City in crease in tho next fivo years as it has in tho past fivo years, this city will rank next to Portland as a market place for THE PKODUCE of the Farmer True Dcrotloa. Will I am tired of this lifo, and I am going to the other world. Marie Whatl Do you moan that you intend to commit suicide? Will No, no. I mean London, Paris and perhaps Vienna. Marie I, too, am tired of this life. Take me with you, and let's have a double funeral ! Town Topics. It is a curious circumstance that the skin of the abdomen of frogg changes its hue on the approach of bad weather, uud from the clear whit j becomes a dirty yellow. A letter written and mailed in Jid dah, Arabia, will be delivered in New York 31 days later. tunes there is little doubt. But most ot them, liked Nat Uoodwin and iloury E. Dixey, while they make enormous sums, spend money as if they were pos sessed of Fortuuatus' purse. Tbey seom to go on the principle that governed Sarah Bernhardt, when, at one of her periodic auctions in Paris, she replied to somebody who protested against ber prodigality: "1 have my capital in me, and it will last as long as I do. When I lose it, I shall no longer he in need of money." San FrunciKco Argonaut. Cheap Lund for Sale. 1(50 acres of land, nearly all level bot tom land; easily cleared; welljwatered ; two fine mounUi.i streams running through it; fine trout streams; would make a line stock ranch ; near public road ; one mile and a fourth from Colion post office and school house ; we have six months school in each year; three miles from eaw mill; large range for stock; can give good title. Price per acre $4.00. For terms and further information call at my place or address W. E. Bo.nnky, Colton poHt office, Clackamas Co., Ore. New Undertaking Room. County Coroner, W. N. Godfrey has otiened an undertaking room on .Main street near Tenth etreet, where he will keep in stock a full line of coffins, caskets and burial robes. His prices will be found reasonable. If Ana au kinus ot small ma chines put in Rood order. No I work to dillicult to undertake. I Prices reasonable. Hhop in Caufleld building Near Court House, New Goods Modern Prices. Eckuards Bros., Successors to ELY BROS., 099 Molalla Avenue- " GENERAL MERCHANDISE ( orner drocerv. v j . : ------j- This Ia Your Opiwrtunlty. On receipt of tn cents, ciish or stamps, a generous sample will be mailed of the most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Orearn Halm) sufficient to demon strate the great merits of the remedy. ely urothehs, DC Warren St., Kcw York City. Kev. John Reid, Jr., of Grenl Falls, Mont., recommended Ely's Cream Halm to me. I can emphasize bis statement, "It is a posi tive cure for catarrh if used as directed." Kev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena, Mont Ely' Cream Tialm is th acknowledged cure for catarrh and contiiins no mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, 60 cents. Complete stock of Fine Family Groceries, Try my extra Choice Tea.scssS Richard Freytag. Main and Fourteenth Streets. NEW GOODS LOWEST PRICKS Flour, Shorts, Bran, Oats, Wheat, Spuds. Etc. Cash Paid for Chickens and Eggs. QREGON CITY IRON WORKS i:lalllfhd 1MS. New and Enlarged Shop with all appliances for MACHINE WORK & CASTING. Kin All work executed in tho best manner possible tetd on all orders. Promptness guaran- PIONEER Tranter and Epfe Freight and parcela delivered to all parts of the city. RATES - REASONABLE. REPAIRING - -A. - SPECIALTY. Prices the loweHt to be had in Portland. Shon on Fnnrtl, Rif near Main, Oregon City, Oregon. ' J. ROAKE & CO. 7