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VOL, 39. No. 8.
OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1906.
ESTABLISHED 1866
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HATTI
RISE.
MANY WANT OFFICE
Abundance of Candidates for all Po
sitions PORTER ANNOUNCES PLAT
FORM AS STATE SENATOR.
Strict Economy in State and County
Affairs, Fair Treatment, Equitable
Taxation of Corporations.
A multiplicity of candidates has al
ready appeared for some of the offices
within the gift of the electors of
Clackamas county. If the number in
creases during the next few weeks in
the same proportion as in the last
six weeks, the voter will be perplexed
as to just which candidates he de
sires to vote for at the Primary elec
tion in April. There will be an abund
ance of aspirants to select from and
there should be no reason why good
men should not be selected to fill the
various offices.
Particularly plentiful are the can
didates for legislative honors. Two
candidates for State Senatorship and
several candidates for the House of
Representatives have entered the con
test and there are others yet to be
heard from. Senator Brownell has
filed his petition and declaration of
principles with the County Clerk. The
sole issue on which Mr. Brownell asks
for a nomination and election is that
of the popular nomination and elec
tion of United States Senators, pledg
ing himself to vote for the candidate
receiving a plurality of the votes cast
for that office at the general election
in June. In fact all candidates for
places on the legislative ticket that
have filed their petitions with the
County Clerk have agreed to support
the people's choice for Senator. -
L. L. Porter, of this city, who win
oppose Senator Brownell in the pri
mary election for the nomination of
State Senator, also filed his declara
tion. Mr. Porter subscribes to state
ment No. 1 of the direct primary law,
and agrees to support for United
States Senator the candidate that re
ceives a plurality of the votes cast at
the general election preceding the con
vening of the State Legislature.
In addition to voting for the elec
tion of the popular choice for United
States Senator, Mr. Porter advocates
"strict economy in state and county
affairs; fair treatment but no favors
to corporations in matters coming be
fore the State Legislature, especially
should corporations pay their just
proportion of the burden of taxation."
Mr. Porter asks that the following
words be placed after his name on
. the primary nominating ballot: "Hon
esty in politics, honesty in corporate
taxation, honesty in the legislature."
Napoleon F. Nelson, of Harding
Precinct, has announced that he will
be an independent candidate for the
nomination for State Senator. While
there is heard little talk from the Dem
ocrats, it is generally understood that
their candidate for the Senate from
this county will be J. E. Hedges.
For Representative there is no end
of candidates among" the Republicans.
W. W. Smith, of Parkplace, has filed
his petition which is identical to that
filed by Brownell.
George Randall was the first candi
date for Representative to file his pe
tition. Gordon E. Hayes, of Abernethy Pre
cinct, has filed formal notice with the
County Clerk that he will be a candi
date for the nomination as one of the
three Representatives by the Repub
licans of Clackamas county. Like the
other aspirants for legislative honors
in this county, Judge Hayes endorses
and declares that he is a firm believer
in the popular election of United States
Senators. He pledges himself to vote
for the candidate for U. S. Senator
that receives a plurality of the votes
cast at the general election immediate
ly preceding the convening of the State
Legislature, if he is nominated and
elected to that office. Judge Hayes
formerly served the people of Clack
amas county as County Judge.
Hon. J. L. Kruse, of Stafford, who
served the people of Clackamas coun
ty as Representative during the ses
sion of 1901, will ask for the nomina
tion at the hands of the Republicans
. again this year. Mr. Kruse agrees to
support the choice of the people for
United States Senator.
Other candidates for the Represen
tative ticket have been mentioned
among the Republicans as follows:
Henry E. Stevens, Hans Paulsen, C.
H. Dye, J. W. Reed. J. W. Grasle and
E. P.- Carter. There is a rumor also
to the effect that in proper time C. G.
Huntley and Frank Jaggar. both of
whom served in the Lower House of
the last Legislature, will become can
didates for re-nomination.
County Clerk F. W. Greenman has
filed notice that he will be a candi
date to succeed himself. Mr. Green
man, as deputy . clerk, last April suc
ceeded to the charge of the office by
appointment of the County Court on
the death of County Clerk Sleight.
Mr. Greenman is considered compe
tent and' deserving and apparently has
no opposition. His platform is brief,
he standing for a "good and econo
mical administration."
J. A. Tuft, an old soldier and resi
dent of this city, has filed formal
notice that he will be a candidate for
the Republican nomination for County
Treasurer. O. A. Cheney, also of this
city, has announced himself a candi- L
date for this nomination at the hands
of the Republicans. J. C. Paddock, of J
Clackamas, has .also been suggested
as a possible candidate for this nomin
ation. -
Rivaling the contest for nomination
as Representative, the- race for - the
Sheriff's nomination is a close second.
Among the avowed candidates among
the Republicans are: : W. H. Counsel,
D. R. Dimick, E. C. Maddock, R. E.
Woodard, . R. H. ' Snodgrass, R. L.
Greaves and J. K. Morrfe.
For County Judge G. B. Dimick, of
this city, and Richard Scott, of Mil
waukie, will be the opposing candi
dates. Apparently the contest for the nom
ination of County Recorder among the
Republicans lies between Chauncey
E. Ramsby, present deputy under Mr.
Stevens, and E. P. Dedman, of Clack
amas. Wm. Shannon, of Beaver
Creek, appears to be the probable can
didate for the Democrats for this of
fice. E. P. Dedman, of Clackamas, Repub
lican candidate for the nomination of
County Recorder, km Tuesday filed
his petition in the office of the County
Clerk. Mr. Dedman pledges himself
to a careful and economical adminis
tration of the affairs of the office in
event of his nomination and election.
Opposed to Mr. Dedman for this nom
ination .is Chauncey E. Ramsby,
present Deputy County Recorder, who
has already filed his petition.
None of the Republican candidates
for nomination as County Commission
er have as yet filed their petitions.
Among the aspirants for this nomin
ation are W. H. Mattoon, of Viola, and
John Lewellen.
Frank Newton is early in the race
for County Coroner having already
filed his petition. At present there
does not appear to be any candidate
to oppose Mr. Newton,- J. W. McNulty
having withdrawn from the contest
as has also Dr. Harvey Hickman.
S. A. D. Hungate an experienced sur
veyor of Molalia, has filed notice that
he is a candidate for the Republican
nomination for county surveyor. "An
accurate and business-like administra-
s .
platform on which Mr. Hungate will
lt th rar.a fnr tho iti
make
Thus far Mr. Hungate is the only can
didate to come out for this office.
YOUNG MEN'S CANDIDATE
RECORDER.
FOR
Chauncey E. Ramsby, Competent and
Deserving, Asks for This Nom
ination. Under the present system of nom
inating candidates for political office
the young man stands an equal chance
with all rivals of gaining the coveted
recognition that is involved in being
elected to office. And Clackamas
county has a great many young men
CHAUNCEY E. RAMSBY
Candidate for Republican Nomination
For County Recorder.
whq are qualified to fill any of the of
fices within the gift of the people,
with credit to themselves and their
constituency. There are in the county
no more competent and deserving
young men than Chauncey E. Rams
by, who is seeking the nomination for
County Recorder on the Republican
ticket.
Mr. Ramsby is a native of the
county he would serve as Recorder,
having been born on the Vaughan D.
L. C. at Molalia. He has resided all
of his life in this county. He was
raised on the farm and received his
education in the public schools of the
county. Mr. Ramsby is in his 29th
year, and has always been an indus
trious young man having done con
struction work in Wyoming for some
time a few years ago. He afterwards
returned to this city and found em
ployment at the- woolen mills, a place
he resigned to accept the position of
Deputy Recorder under County Re
corder Henry E. Stevens.
Mr. Ramsby has at all times been a
Republican in politics and has always
supported all of the party's nominees.
He is popularly known throughout the
county as a young man of the strict
est integrity and is eminently quali
fied for the office to which he aspires.
Mr. Ramsby holds membership in the
Odd Fellows, Red Men and the United
Artisans. "Efficiency and Economy"
is the platform on which-Mr. Ramsby
asks the support of the Republican
voters of Clackamas county for this
office and the author of those words
has a habit, of meaning just exactly
what he says. Mr. Ramsby is through
ly qualified tq fill the office and if
nominated and elected it can be de
pended upon that he will serve the
people well and faithfully. During
his deputyship in this important office
he has become throughly acquainted
with the many details of the- work
and there is no misrepresentation
made when it is said that the records
of this office were never before kept
in better shape than during the last
four years. The greater part of the
clerical work on the books is done by
Mr. Ramsby and for neatness, proper
indexing and attention to. detail, the
records are almost perfection itself.
WANT HIGH SCHOOL
Clackamas County Teachers Indorse
the Plan
RESOLUTIONS FAVORING SUCH
AN INSTITUTION ADOPTED.
Most Interesting Institute Held
Pedagoues at Milwaukie
Last Saturday.
The February meeting of the Clack
amas County Teachers' Association
was held in the public school building
at Milwaukie on Saturday, February
27, 1906. The work of the Association
was both interesting and instructive,
and the audience enthusiastic.
The meeting was called to order at
10.30 a. m.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
The programme of the day was
opened by "Ways and Means of Secur
ing the Interest and Co-operation of
Parents," an able discussion by Miss
Edith Karr, of Barlow. The speaker
presented many ways by which co
operation might be obtained. Teach
ers should be earnest men and women
and should seek to educate the people
as well as the children, and see that
they are interested in school work.
Supertindent J. C. Zinser discussed
several incentives to good school work
among which were report cards, cert-
i SSfJff, f11? of
general school work, etc. His re-
attention.
Professor T. J. Gary said he believ
ed that verbal reports were better
than written ones.
United States History "The Civil
War," was the title of a carefully
written and well read paper by Miss
Ara McLaughlin. She said while one
result of the war was the abolition of
slavery, I would be sure that the
class understood that the war was not
begun for that purpose. The pupils
should see clearly the contrast in con
ditions at the beginning of the
struggle; (1) The South was prepared
for war; the North was not: (2) The
South was defensive in position; the
North offensive: (3) The South de
pendent on the outside for all manu
factured goods and most of her
supplies, while the North had unlim
ited supplies and resources: (4) The
South had no navy, while the North
had, and finally the South was active
and nearly united; the North inactive
and divided.
The speaker stated that the secret
of success in teaching all history is a
through knowledge of the subject.
Professor Read said that teachers
must not omit the stories connected
with the war, as they stimulated in
terest.
Association adjourned to meet at
x.du p. m
Afternoon Session.
Called to order at 1.30 p. m
Presi-
aent zinser in the chair.
The programme of the' afternoon
was opened with the "Report of the
Library Committee" which was read
by the chairman. Miss Ruegg. The
report was: :
1st That an initiation fee of $1 be
charged.
2nd That an annual fee of 50
cents be charged each member.
3rd That local clubs be permitted
to jpin; also those interested in read
ing. 4th That a printed list of books be
made for each member.
A motion was made and seconded
that the report as read by the com
mittee be accepted. Said motion
carried.
"New Clackamas County High
School," was the next subject taken
up. Professor L. A. Read made an
excellent plea for a County High
School. He explained the great ad
vantages of such an institution to any
community, and said that Oregon City
was the place for such an institution.
The speaker showed that it was due
time that such a school be arranged
for in our county and read several
communications received from various
counties where high schools had been
established. In each case the results
had proven highly satisfactory, con-
equenuy ne said that it was our
duty to agitate this question and do
all we could to see that it was brought
to a successful termination. Superin
tendent J. C. Zinser, Professor T. J.
Gary and others discussed the topic
at some length.
Superintendent Zinser appointed
the following as a committe on reso
lutions for the day: L. A. Read, Mrs.
Salisbury and Miss Hayhurst.
The pupils of Milwaukie school
under Miss Ruegg as principal, furn
ished a very interesting and enter- j
taining programme of vocal and instru
mental music, after which Master
Eugene Fisher delighted all with a
recitation entitled, "If My Wife
Taught School."
Three young ladies from Portland I
High School gave some artistic club
swinging.
"How May We Raise the Profes- j
sional Standard of Teachers?" -
a. The Teacher's Part. i
b. The Superintendent's Part. j
c. The Director's Part. j
The Teacher's Part was introduced
by Superintendent Zinser since the 1
one to whom it had been .assigned had 1 Newton joined the First U. S. Infantry
failed to put in an appearance. e - The j in which, he served three years. Im
speaker said In part that for, our ed- j mediately following his discharge he
ucators we need men and women of ' enlisted in the 9th U. S. Infantry and
culture, mature judgment, experience in a further three years' service did
and most careful special preparation, duty in Cuba, tbe Philippine Islands
Teachers should read the best books
and papers and keep themselves in
touch . with the times, for they have
to interest, direct, mold and develop
mind. . ,
The Superintendent's Part was in-
troduced by Professor T. J. Gary, who
spoke at length- on the professional
spirit of our present Superintendent,
and related some necessary things
accomplished during his adminstra
tion. Mr. Gary explained how an
emcient superintendent win not rest
until he secures a good and compe-
tent set of instructors for our schools.
He showed how it would raise the
standard for the Board of Examiners
to exact a high standard of those who
take the county examinations. Sev
eral persons discussed the topic in
an interesting manner, among whom
were: Mr. Richard Scott, Mrs. Mag
gie Johnson, Miss Ruegg and Mr.
Mitts.
The Director's Part was the divi
sion assigned Professor Calavan, of
Maple Lane. He spoke of the support
that should be given the teacher by
the board, and skid teachers . must
interest them in the work so that they
will visit the school and support the
teacher in points of discipline.
"Language in Primary Division,"
was assigned to Miss Edna Armstrong
of Clackamas School, who read an in
structive paper on same. She explain
ed to those present her method of
teaching pupils language work. This
proved highly entertaining to all
present. She said always have defi
nite forms in mind. Teach oral and
written work combined. All original
written work should be read and cor
rected in presence of class.
The following, resolutions were
passed: '
Whereas,' we the teachers of Clack
amas county think the time has arriv
ed for the establishment of a County
High School Therefore be it
Resolved, That we will use our ut
most efforts in arousing the interest
of the voters toward securing the
establishment of a Clackamas County
High School, at the coming June
election.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso
lutions be placed upon the minutes of
this meeting, and also a copy be
furnished the press. '
Whereas, we, the teachers of Clack
amas county, in regular session as
sembled, have been heartily entertain
ed by the people of Milwaukie, who
have, as usual, extended their hospi
tality in furinshing us such a bounti
ful dinner,- and,-
Whereas, the pupils . of the school
have rendered such interesting and
entertaining numbers.
Therefore, Be it, Resolved that this
Association extends its most hearty
thanks to the people, teachers, and
pupils for the programme.
On motion the Association adjourn
ed to meet at call of Superintendent.
FANNIE G. PORTER,
Secretary.
FAVORS STATE BANKING LAW.
Cashier Caufield, of Bank of Oregon
City, Suggests the Need of It.
"A law requiring the official exami
nation by the state of the condition of
all private and incorporated banks,'
also compelling them to make public
statements ef their condition, should
certainly be enacted by the Legisla
ture," said E. G. Caufield, cashier of
the Bank of Oregon City in discussing
the need for such a law in Oregon.
"No argument should be necessary
to convince anyone that the people,
who trust their money to the care of
banking institutions, are entitled to
know something of their financial
condition; also that the state should
exercise a certain amount of super-
vision over thesf institution., for th
nmtloH f of Th hi
Nearly all banks recognize the pro
priety of - this, realizing their obliga
tion to the public whose money they
handle, and expect such state super
vision. The fact that at least 37 of
the states now have state banking
laws on their statute books, Along
these lines, is evidence enough of the
wisdom of such action."
WOULD BE STATE TREASURER.
George A. Steel Announces Candidacy
for Important Office.
George A. Steel, of this county, has
formally announced that he is a can
didate for the Republican nomination
for State Treasurer at the Primary
election to be held in April.
Mr. Steel has a wide acquaintance
throughout the state. He has for
years been prominently identified
with the politics of the state, having
at one time been chairman of the
Republican . State Committee. Mr.
Steel was president of the company
that constructed the electric railway
line between this city and Portland,
the present property of the Oregon
Water Power & Railway Company.
Mr. Steel proposes to make a vigor
ous campaign for this nomination.
ASKS NOMINATION FOR CORONER
Brief Sketch of Frank Newton Whose
Record Commends Him.
Few of the candidates for nomina
tion to the different offices on the
Republican ticket have a better record
than that of Frank Newton, of this
city, who asks for the nomination of
Coroner.
Although born at Hastings, Min
nesota, Mr. Newton has resided in
Clackamas county since he was one
year of age, having removed to this
county at that age with his parents
who settled on a farm at Springwater.
Mr. Newton was raised on the farm
and. acquired his education in the
public schools, removing to Oregon
City in ,1884. In March, 1893, Mr.
and China. On June 10, 1899, he
was recommended for a certificate of
merit for bravery and this document,
bearing the signature of President
Roosevelt, reached him later. During
ton for a certificate of merit for
bravery written at Angeles, P. I., in
September 1899, John A. - Baldwin,
Major of the 22d U. S. Infantry, speaks
of Mr. Newton in the following terms:
"Upon request I have the honor to
state, that I have known First Ser-
geant Frank Newton, Company K,
9th u. S. Infantry since November,
1898. During that time he passed
from the grade of private to First
Sergeant by reason of his manifested
abilities and soldierly qualities. I
was captain of his company. He is a
man of sober and excellent habits
his enlistment with this branch of the
service Mr. Newton was promoted
from the ranks of private to that of
First -sergeant. Being honorably dis
charged from the 9th Infantry in 1899
he 'enlisted in the hospital corps and
saw another three years' service,
during which time he was promoted
to the rank of acting hospital steward
by reason of his proficiency in the
work of the medical department.
With three excellent discharges in
his possession, Mr. Newton returned
to his home at Oregon City in 1902.
In a letter recommending Mr. New-
FRANK NEWTON
Candidate for Republican Nomination
for Coroner.
and his associates, so far as I could
observe, were always among the best
element. His deportment has always
been excellent. He is a man of more
than ordinary force of , character.
He is a man. of superior and undaunt
ed courage. Has excellent presence
of mind and excercises command with
ease and efficiency."
Since returning to Oregon City Mr.
Newton has engaged in the undertak
ing business for which he made proper
preparation, making a study of the
business in Portland. He is one of
the clean, representative young men
of the county and respectfully solicits
the suffrages of the voters of Clack
amas county. If nominated and elect
ed to this office, Mr. Newton pledges
the people that the affairs of the office
will . be properly and economically
(lmin1straii smrl that the n otiHl a
holding of expensive inquests will be
avoided.
L. O. T. M. Installation-
Tualtin Tent. Ladies of Maccabees,
installed officers in Woodmen of the
World Hall last Saturday afternoon,
as follows:: Mrs. Grace Miller, past
; Iady commander; Mrs. Lulu Thorn p-:
' son, lady commander; Mary Roddy,
j lieutenant lady commander; Mrs.
. Viola Tate, record-keeper; Clara Bat-
' dorf, finance-keeper; Sarah Kanney,
chaplain; Jess Hyatt, sergeant; Kittie
Courtney, sentinel. The installation
was conducted by Lady Commander
Lulu Thompson, and was followed by
a programme, consisting of a guitar
duet by Mrs. Lizzie Telford and Miss
Mabel Graves, a piano number by
Miss Fuller and a reciation by the
lady commander, who also gave an in-
teresting talk. Refreshments were
served - j
DISTINCTIVELY A CREAM OF
TARTAR BAKING POWDER
It does not contain an atom of phos
phatic acid (which is the product of bones
digested in sulphuric acid) or of alum
(which is one-third sulphuric acid) sub
stances adopted for other baking powders
because of their cheapness.
WOULD FORM POOL
Clackamas County Grower Has a
Plan
CO-OPERATION ONLY SOLUTION
TO SITUATION.
Growers of Upper Willamette Valley
Have' Formed Association
to Handle Crop.
D. K. Bill, a practical hop grower and
manager of Doctor Nichol's large hop
yard pear this city, has devised a plan
in the operation of which he considers
lies a solution, in a large measure at
least, of the problem of low prices
with which Willamette Valley grow
ers have been contending for several
years.
Mr. Bill would form a hop growers
organization, founded on a sensible
and substantial business basis. Such
an organization, he contends, should
be limited as to membership to per
sons actively engaged In the growing
of hops and should include men of
some means. The secret of Mr. Bill's
plan would depend on getting a
majority of the growers of the state
interested and, having pooled their
product, dispose of the. same in the
New York or London markets through,
a personal representative of the grow
ers' organization.
According to the plan of Mr. Bill
he would have the growers with ready
money advance to the smaller grower
the necessary means with which to
harvest the crop, the borrower how
ever, to pay a legal rate of interest
for the use of the money to the man
making the loan. The only expense
to wlych the individual member of
the organization would be placed in
disposing of his crop would be the
actual freight charge and other nec
essary expenses in forwarding Ms
hops to the agent at New York. At
the beginning of each season growers
would be cautioned to pick cleanly
and properly cure their hops, other
wise the product would not be receiv
ed by the association. In this way an
improved and uniform standard as
to quality could be established and a
greater demand result for the Oregon
crop which is known to be the best In
the world. Immediately following the
baling of the crop, the hops of each
member of the Association would too
inspected and graded by an authorized
representative of the organization
and the gradings would not be distrib
ed. In disposing of the crop, Mr. Bill
would reserve to each grower the
privilege of authorizing the Associa
tion to dispose of his hops at any time
that he was satisfied with market
conditions and wished to sell. Mr.
Bill has made a study of the situation
with respect to the demoralized con
dition of the hop market this year
and other seasons and he has reached
the conclusion that it is only through
1 concertea action on tne part or the
I growers tnat prices at all approxi
! mating the true value of their product
! can be realized. He will try and in-
terest growers sufficiently to go into
such an organization as he suggests.
' A dispatch from Salem dated the
th ult., says: :
At a recent meeting of hopgrowers
In this city yesterday a . permanent
organization was effeceted by the for-
mal adoption of the constitution and
by-laws,- but the election of officers
ws deferred until a later meeting
Tne name selected for the corporation
is the Oregon Hopgrowers' Assocla-
tion. The capital stock was fixed
at $10,000, divided into, 10,000 shares
of $1 each. It is provided that each
member must own at least one share
aQd may not own more than one
share for each acre of land he has
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(Continued on page 8.)