OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY S4, 1907.
POSITION IN
I). S. NAVY
To Oregon Boy Who Can
Pass Exam. With Proper
Percentage
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
To Enter List, But Only One Appoint
ment Four Will Be Certified
to Naval Board Ac
' cording to Grade.
There will bo hold at the public
library In Portland on Jttno 6, 1907,
a competitive examination for the ap
pointment of a midshipman to the
Annapolis Naval Academy, by Sena
tor Bourne. This examination will be
conducted by Dr. C. II. Chapmau and
will embrace a list of applicants' at
tainments In reading, writing, spell
ing, punctuation and capitalization,
grammar, geography. United States
history, world's history, arithmetic,
algebra and geometry. The appli
cants will be required to show what
would constitute about 95 per cent
grades in the grammar and high
school studies embraced in this list,
and they will have to be of sound con
stitution, in perfect health, each of
the five senses unimpaired and from
1 to 20 years of age. Those of 16
years shall be not less than 5 feet, 2
inches In height and at least 105
pounds in weight; and at least 5 feet,
4 Inches, and not less than 125 pounds
weight of 20 years old.
The applicants will have to bear
all their own expenses of both exam
inations, including railroad fares and
. t . - . i cancel your letters to be sent to your
expense of about $26o for the re-!netghbor. sell you stamps, envelopes,
quired outfit of personal effects in j etc., or register your mail. There
case the Portland examination Is a"e a few gaps ought to filled so some
passed and an appointment received. of he, ,Auld et leiT da"
man vniuuui uuiuiug uy a uurse, uui
all tilings come to those who labor
and wait, so we will keep on pegging
near the frost mark In the eastern
portion of the North Pacific states.
The weather bureau announces that
the Columbia river will reach a stage
at Portland of 17.0 feet Thursday af
ternoon, 17.5 feet Friday, 18.0 feet on
Saturday, and it will come to a tem
porary stand Sunday at a stage be
tween 18.0 and 1S.5 feet.
. David Tarker, of Fayette, N. Y.,
who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes:
"Electric Bitters have done me more
good than any medicine I ever took.
For several years 1 had stomach
trouble, and paid out much money for
medicine to little purpose, until I be
gan taking Electric Bitters. I would
not take $500 for what they have done
for me." Grand tonic for the aged
and for female weaknesses. Great al
terative and body builder: sure cure
for lame back and weak kidneys.
Guaranteed by Howell & Jones.
STAFFORD.
Another half Inch of rain fell upon
Stafford, then the sun came out calm
and serene, no dust and autos can go
whizing by, the evil smell from their
nostrils the only unpleasant odor In
all this sweet spring month. Ami
the reason we, individually, are down
on automobiles Is we don't own one.
and human nature will be envious.
When we think to cut a splurge with
our 2:40 roadster to have one of those
no-legged animals go whizzing by and
in a twinkling be lost to view while
my country bred high stepper dances
a jig on its hind legs by way of ap
plause Gus Gebhart and his men are
rushing along Mr. Brink's addition to
his house and C. Thompson has the
fireplace and chimneys nearly com
pleted. .
Mrs. Simon Peters was taken very
ill in church last Sunday. She is now
some better.
John Seedling has the material
hauled for his new house.
Mrs. Barbara Moser has been hav
ing a house built on a lot in Albina
; recently purchased. Six rooms with
bath room and closets. She contem
plats moving into it in September.
The school Is preparing to give an
exhibition on the evening of the last
day.
Mr. Barnes Is digging a well for
stock near his barn.
The rural mail carrier is a portab'e
postofflce and postmaster as he can
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uuc lauuiuaie auu mitre aii?i uaitrs
will be certified by Dr. Chapman to
the examining board In the order of
their respective standings in the ex
amination. Senator Bourne will ap
point the highest man to the position
of midshipman and if he shall fail to
pass the physical or mental examina
tion to be held at Annapolis on June
away.
Stuok looks fine. Not much to find
to eat in outside pasture as it is near
ly all fenced up now.
Shad For Oregon Streams.
Superintendent O'Malley is here
from a trip of Inspection at the gov-
18, then the appointment will fall to
the next highest man and so on until
one 13 found or all fail. This exam
ination is open to every boy in Ore
gon who can afford to take it, and
the first appointment will go to him
who shall prove to be the best
equipped, physically and mentally, a
position of final distinction in the
United States Navy.
j eminent hatcheries on the Upper Col
umbia. He will have charge of the
taking and subsequent hatching out
of shad eggs at the hatchery at Wil
lamette Falls. The product will be
largely used in stocking Oregon
streams.
Appendicitis.
Piles are dangerous but do not sub
mit to an operation until you have
first tried Man Zan the exeat nile
Remedy. It is put up in collapsible ' hapa every 30 minute9' The 3-mln"
NEW SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY.
Trainmen on the O. W. P. & Ry Co.
are authority for the statement that,
beginning Saturday morning, a new
schedule will be put into operation on
that popular line. It is said that cars
will be run every 35 minutes per-
PETITIONS' DEFECTS
. HELD NOT FATAL
SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE
WILL NOT REJECT REFEREN I
DUM PAPERS.
Eugene Palmer of Albany, who was
In Oregon City, Monday, claims lie
hus more than enough signatures on
his University of Oregon appropria
tion petitions 1U disclaims any hos
tility to the university but his re
marks would Indicate he puts the in
terests of the O. A. C. first.
Charles E. Spcuce of Beaver Creek,
a member of the executive committee
of the state grange, went to Salem on
Monday to look after the filing of
the petitions Inviting a referendum on
the compulsory pass law and the ar
mory appropriation bill. The state
grange has obtained a sufficient num
ber of signatures to exercise the ref
erendum on these measures. . They
like the university appropriation peti
tions are defective in that they do not
contain tho warning clause warning
voters against Illegal signing. All tho
referendum petitions are defective In
this respect.
The attorney general ls bald that
it Is not a fatal defect, however, and
the seceretary of stat offic will not re-
ejet petitions on that account.
II
Sale
Grand Chapter 0. E. S.
Grand Chapter O. E. S., convenes In
Portland three days, beginning Juno
13. Judge Thomas F. Ryan, ns worthy
past grand patron, Mrs. Ryan, worthy
past grand matron. Mrs. C W. Evans,
worthy matron, Eugene Hedges,
worthy patron, Miss Alvlna Horn,
worthy associate matron, will attend
from Pioneer Chapter, No. 28. There
are perhaps many other members who
will go down during the session.
Gently moves the toweis and at the
same time stops the cough. Bee's
Laxative Cough Syrup. Contains
Honey and Tar. No opiates. Best for
Coughs, cold, croup an whooping
cough. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Children like It. Mothers Indorse It
Sold by Huntley Bros.
DOVER.
Mrs. D. L. Erdman and daughter
from Barton are visiting their many
friends in Dover.
The county surveyors located a new
road from the church through to
Eagle Creek by way of J. V. Exon's
homestead.
Mrs. Exon. Miss Morrison and Mrs.
Keith went to Sandy, Friday.
C. E. Seward goes to The Dalles
this week to remain permanently.
George Kltzmiller had the misfor
tune to cut one hand badly on his
saw. It will lay him up for a couple
of weeks.
Mr. Wol's new barn Is all enclosed
and makes a decided improvement to
his farm. ,
School closes this week. All Che
children are correspondingly happy.
Harry and Jay Morrison returned
from Portland Tuesday with a load
of household goods and machinery.
They expect to soon build a new barn.
tubes with a nozzle that allows it to
be applied exactly where it is needed.
If you have itching, bleeding or pro
truding piles and Man Zan does not
relieve, money refunded. Soothes
and cools. Relieves at once. Sold by
Huntley Bros.
THE WEATHER ELSEWHERE.
The weather bureau reports: The
Arizona disturbance has moved north
westward to Nevada. It has caused
light showers at scattered places in
Nevada, northern California, south
western Oregon, and southwestern
Idaho. Light rain has also fallen in
Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Min
nesota, Iowa, and northehrn Illinois.
A high pressure area has made Its
appearance north of Montana, and the
high pressure area over the Lake re
gion is diminishing in energy and is
moving slowly southeastward. Fair
weather continues In the Atlantic
states, and light frosts were reported
again this morning in northern New
England, western New York, western
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The
temperature was also dangerously
ute schedule would receive heary
support by Oregon City people.
FOOT BADLY CRUSHED.
While working in a logging camp
yesterday. Dee Wright, a well known
resident of Molalla, accidently crush
ed hi3 left foot and dislocated the
great toe of the same member. He
came to this city last night and Dr.
Miessner dressed the wound. The
doctor says that Mr. Wright's foot is
crushed pretty badly.
Judge Dimick made the argument
Wednesday In the case of Bertha
Strang .vs. American Canning Co., in
the U. S. district court at Portland.
Plaintiff lost a portion of her hand In
a stamping machine she was operat
ing for defendant. The claim set was
that the machine was out of repair,
and had been so reported. Verdict was
given for plaintiff.
Is due In a large measure to abuse
of the bowels, by employing; drastic
purgatives. To avoid all danger, use
only Dr. King's New Life Pills, the
safe, gentle cleansers and lnvlgora
tors. Guaranteed to cure headache,
biliousness, malaria and Jaundice, at
Howell & Jones' drug store.
MOLALLA.
The safe, certain, reliable little pills
that do not gripe or sicken are Dade's
Little Liver Pills. Best for sick head
ache, biliousness and lazy livers. Sold
by Huntley Bros.
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areful of Your Property
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One of the secrets of our success
in the Baggage and Transfer Business
Safes, Piano and Furniture Moving
Bros. Transfer Co.
525 Main Street
Potato and corn planting is about
all completed.
Miss Robinette is visiting at Mo
lalla, looking after sch'oofmatters.
Several parties came out this way
last week, offering to buy dogs, pro
bably for the Portland sausage mar
ket or some pet Institution.
F. M. Gill of Estacada was visiting
Molalla the first of the week and took
some new teeth home with him.
J. W. Thomas goes Monday noon,
May 27, to Hood River, to attend the
Oregon state grange.
Another splendid rain came Satur
day which was much appreciated.
Mrs. R. F. Watts died of consump
tion last Sunday. Her remains were
laid to rest in the C. C. cemetery.
L. B. Trulllnger conducted the funeral
servles. Mrs. Watts came to Oregon
last October. She leaves a husband
and five children.
Molalla people will be glad to learn
that J. W. Harless is expected home
in about ten days.
The grange field meeting to come
off at Wright's Spring on June 15,
will be largely attended. Look out
for the posters that will toll you
more about it.
L. W. Robbins is having his dwell
ing remodelled which when completed
will add much to the convenience and
appearance.
MOUNTAIN VIEW.
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Phones, Office 1121, Residence 1333
"Over the river the boatman pale
carried another, the household pet,"
and sad were the hearts in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Mason when In one
week little Beatrice and Melba were
laid away. The sympathy of many
is with this family in their double
bereavement. ?
Mrs. Smalley and family will start
for Seattle Sunday morning to make
their future home. We will miss
them, but hope the change will prove
an advantageous one.
i ra 11 a if a ran
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HERE'S AN AD FOR YOU MEN TO READ!
The Estate of I. Goldstein Has Been Settled
The Store and Stock of Goldstein & Levitt Sold to J. LEVITT
Who will continue tho business and make Immediate alterations mid Improvements In tho store,
occupied at present by the firm. New modern fronts will be put In and new fixture Installed, milking
when completed, the finest, best equipped, and most modern Down to Date Men's -More in Oregon City
While alterations are going on this store will become a. writable beehive of uiuimtchiiblo value.
A MIGHTY MART OF MATCHLESS BARGAINS!
We're starting out on a new career. We're going to nnnltilliito old Tuggy business methods. You
will pardon us for "blowing oiir own trumpet" tt bit, but we've an excuse for It -Watch! ami seel
WE'RE COMPELLED TO SACRIFICE THE PRESENT FINE. STOCK OF MEN'S CLOTHING.
BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES AND FURNISHINGS In order to protect them from damus during
alterations. . We'rs oolng to sell out every dollar's worth of goods In ths stort at lets than the maker's
price)
Not an article but what Is reduced no disappointments uwali the visitor here. Home of Hie temp
tations are as follows;
H$ ' i.
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MEN'S HANDSOME NEW SUMMER
SUITS Worth up to $18 for
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7 ?y
CHILDREN'S SHOES Big bar
. gains.
Sizes 10 12 to 2, lace, blucher and
regular styles, worth up to $2
for 59e
Men's Oxfords, In Ylcl kid, tan
leather. A splendid $3 value.
Sale Price $1.95
Men's Low Shoes In button styles,
patent leathers, $4 values, Sale
price $2.70
STYLISH HATS
HATS FAVORED BY FASHION
Hats made on leading fashionable
From leading makers
with every hall-mark
of style, built from
handsome, durable
fabrics which include
neat, dressy worsteds,
smart tweeds and
fashionable cheviots,
all superbly tailored on newest models. Best
regular $15 and $18 values in Oregon a q qp
SALE PRICE, fO.Ot)
SHOE BARGAINS:
FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR ...
Products of America's leading
makers, In all wanted leathers
and lutest styles.
.MEN'S SHOES, EXTRA SPECIAL
One lln of broken sizes, not ev
ery sle In n lot, but all sl.c lit
the gathering, no all can bj fitted.
A variety of styles In tho choosing.
Values to 11.00 for 11.45
A lino of Men's 15.00 Shoes, Kale
price ) 12.15
Men's President suspenders, pr 39c
Men's Ke Linen Collar, each Bo
Men's 2.1c Sinks, pair 18c
Men's black or tan Socks, pr ..6c
Men's 15c Hocks, pair . , 9c
Iilack and White Striped Work
Shirts, gfMid heavy materials,
fast color and well made.. 33c
New and handsome $2 and 12.50 1
Negligee Hhlrts, In pongee
silk, white or shaded, flr.. f 1.40
Men's tl Negligee Shirts .... 65c
Men's "5c Negligee Shirts .... 69c
Men's fine Negligee Shirts ...,39c
blocks, In every shape, soft and
stiff, black, grey, tan, brown,
and all popular colors, product
of America's leading factories
all at Sale Prices, vlx:
$3.00 Hats $2.15
$2.50 Hats 11.65
$2.00 Hats $1.35
$150 Hats 75c
FASHIONABLE FURNISHINGS
Men's Whlto Handkerchiefs. .2ic
Men's Red Handkerchiefs 3 for 10c
Men's working Socks, pair ....4c
Men's 25c Suspenders, pair ...15c
V iu JmJk JUL
MAIN STREET Opposite Bank
ILIK
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OREGON CITY'S NEWEST
AND BEST MAN'S STORE
Next to Harding's Drug Store.
Albert Scholtz fell Tuesday even
ing from a wagon on which he started
to climb . He had a narrow escape
from serious Injury, but was only
somewhat bruised by the fall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Roehl returned
from a visit to St. Johns.
Mr. and Mrs. IJurly have moved to
the saw mill.
The social given by tho Presbyte
rian ladles at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. McOeehan was a very' pleas
ant affair. The' yard was lighted with
Japanese lanterns and house deco
rated with beautiful roses. A musi
cal program and other entertainment
In games were given and Ice cream
and cake were served.
Mrs. John It. Gladden of Darton vis
ited Mrs Matchett Urown last Saturday
The saive that acts like a poultice
ts Pine Salve Carbollzed. No other
salve so good for cuts, burns, bolls
and chapped skin. Ask about It
Price 25 cts. Sold by Huntley Bros.
visiting friends
days laBt week
at Greshem a few
GEORGE.
Mrs. Lammers of Portland Is visit
ing Mrs. Melnke for a few days.
The rain has left the crops In this
vicinity looking fine. Tfrero will be
a splendid supply of fruit this year
if the season stays favorable, Tho
trees are all loaded.
-Henry Schmltz has Hans Jepso
clearing a piece of land for him.
Will Held has a new wood shed
and with his new house has a con
venient place. ,
Mrs. Walter Wlsner of Betheny Is
expected this week for a visit with
her parents. '
Mrs. Henry Joyner and son Harold
went to town Friday and Mr. Joyner
who is away doing some carpenter
work came home with them for a
short visit with his family.
Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Miller and
daughter Gladys were calling on Mr.
and Mrs, Peter Rath Sunday.
Miss Ll.le Scheel of Blssell was
visiting Emma Mueller, Sunday.
Mrs. Mueller and son Jacob were
SHUBEL.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Glnther went to
Portland to attend tho Evangelical
conference.
Chris Moehnke, Jr., Is busy hauling
hay to town.
Mr. Hettman has cleared an acre
of land and has It ready for sowing.
K. W, Hornschuh is about laid up
from tonsllltls. '
Mrs. Jacob Grossmlller visited with
her daughter Lena of Portland one
day last week.
Frank Schoenborn of Oregon City
was out visiting friends around hero
Sunday.
Ed Hettman and wife of Clarkes
visited with his parents hero Sunday.
. The debating society still con
tinues, i
Robert Glnther closed another year
of school at Highland, Friday. Tho
patrons and friends of tho school
came In .body at noon with well
filled baskets andp Completely sur
prised tho teacher. The secret was
certainly well kept as tho school chil
dren knew what was to take place.
A genuine happy good tlmo was en
Joyed by all.
Rev. Wettlaufer has been assigned
to the Schubel charge once more by
the conference which wus held In
Portland last week.
W. H. Bottemlller Is clearing ono
acre of land on his farm.
Alexander Scherrublo worked for
W. H. Boltemlller fur a few days last
week. .
Fred Marshall has, bought a new
manure spreader. It works fine.
W. G, Kllensmlth and Fred Bower
have nice little colts.
Mr. Wettlaufer and family went to
Beaver Creek to spend Sunday,
Tom Garce Is moving his old house.
Mr. Carr Is assisting him
Elmer Lee Is hauling lumber from
Dlx brothers saw mill for his new
house.
CLARKES.
Olle Henson is working with Dlx
Brothers' saw mill.
John Peck Is building a new barn.
C. N. Larkins Is assisting him.
G, Marquarardt was fixing up the
line fence on his farm Friday,
W, G. Kllensmlth took a load of
onts to town Saturday,
Samuel Elmer has plowed ten acres'
to plant corn for fodder for his milk
cows. '
LOGAN.
John Shuttel had a barn raising
Saturday. Plenty of beet; and a good
dinner.
Miss Jennie Sheppard Is staying
with her aunt, Ms. J. Hughes of Red
lunds for a few days.
Miss Emma Fallert came out. from
Portland on a visit over Sundny.
Quite a number of the small pupils
at school are having a slego with
poison oak.
William Bym, formerly ' residing
at Stone, but now near tho Dulles on
Mill creek, Is homo on a short visit.
His sisters, Misses Mabel, Ollvo and
Madge will return home with him.
Mr. and Mrs, H. S. Anderson will
attend the state grange ns delegates
from Harding grange. Wish wo could
all go and feast on famous Hood Iliv
er strawberries
Mrs. Eaden and children were
guests of Mrs. p. Rlebhoff, Sunday.
Two consecutive- Saturdays tho
Stone school prepared to have a pic
nic, but each day It rained and spoil
ed their plans. Next Saturday, May
25, the Lower Logan school will cel
ebrate tho last day of school with a
picnic, If , ,
S. K. Corner leaves soon for Nome,
Alaskn, for a two years' stay.