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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1908. Oregon Gty Enterprise Published Evtry Friday E. E. BRODIE, Editor and Publisher, Entered at Oregon City, Or,. Post- omce as second-class matter. t Subscription Rates: One Tear $1.60 8lx Months 75 Trial Subscription, Two Months. .25 Subscribers will find the date of ex plratlon stamped on their papers fol lowing their name. If last payment is not credited, kindly notify uS, and Use matter will receive our attention MINORITY CANNOT RULE. The action of six members of the Republican County Central Committee In attempting to commit the party in LiacKamas county to Statement No. is a matter of real regret, not only to the wiser friends of the Statement, but to the Republicans who believe In tne total elimination of the (actional Birue in the party, and The Enter prise la in this class. Ruin, or ruin policy will avail nothing to the men wno ioaow such a course. ine- enterprise has no worda of commendation for John H. Gibson for opening up the matter by the Intro duction of a resolution directed at statement No. 1. but Mr. Gibson did anow a praiseworthy spirit In with' arawmg bis offering in the interest of harmony, and James U. Campbell was apparentl ythe only cool head on we noor in tne discussion of the mat ter. Mr. Campbell is an old hand in the game of politics and has more wan once led the Republicans of Clackamas County to victory. When the resolution was pulled down, the matter should have ended, and It did ena so rar as the opponents of State ment No. 1 were concerned. There is not me shadow of excuse for the men who, supremely conscious of their voting strength, pushed through a res- oiuuon Dy a minority vote of the com tnittee. There wag no call for the central committee to enter thla unfortunate controversy. It has healed no wounds, dui nas oniy opened up a breach that has caused the Dempcrats to smirk with glee. Statement No. 1 adherents probably consider that the move was a smart political trick, but time will demonstrate their error. Leaving aside the merits of State ment No. 1, what has been gained? Can ahy man honestly claim that the votes of six men and five proxies rep resent the true sentiment of the Re publicans of Clackamas County? The abuse of temporary political power can only result in the ultimate discom fiture of the men who use it for per sonal ends. The Enterprise has no political axe to grind. Its sole aim is to promote harmony and to see Republicans in of fice, where Republican majorities pre vail. We have only the kindliest feel ing for Mr. Schuebel and Mr. Dixon, and we are sorry, indeed, that they have seen fit to stir up a hornets' nest that is likely to prove a boomerang. IT IS TIME TO REGISTER. Every man in Clackamas County must register in order to vote at the primaries. Registration Is proceeding slowly, and It is apparent that there will be a shortage in the vote unless the pace quickens, and that soon. The i Enterprise desires to call the attention ' of the voters of Clackamas County to the following, which is Section 38, page 37, of the laws of 1905: "No elector shall be qualified to vote, nor permitted to vote, at any such pri mary nominating election required by this law, and it shall be unlawful for him to offer to do so, unless be shall be registered, as above required, as a member of one of the political parties choosing and nominating its candidates for public office under the provisions of this law at such primary nominating election." CLACKAMAS COUNTY. If the plans of the Clackamas County Horticultural Society do not fall in development, the pioneer fruit growing county of the territorial era will have another cannery in operff- Absolutely Pure ni ft -wn i i m the most healthful WfOM fijf of fruits, comes the jpfife? A 1 F)fW7A 1 BAKING 1 v2& only baking powder j rP5sii? made from Royal J& Grape Cream JfJ tlon by the time tho fruit ts rlp. Careful investigation)! as shown that the fruit area of tho rofilon of which Oregon City Is the commercial center Is sufficient to support aud, indeed, that the Interests demand another cannery. Furthermore, assurance of I a market at home for fruits that will I not bear the expense of shipping will Increase tho frutt-producing area the district contiguous thoreto, as well as the price of fruit lands and rela tively of other lands In the couuty. Clackamas County, Bays the Oregon Ian, Is one of the richest iu tho entire State In horticultural, agricultural and stockraising and dairying possibilities. Its lands Invite settlers In any of these, the basic industries of the State. Well woded, well watered, or wide area, good soil, mild climate and but sparse ly settled, relatively speaking, the In tending homebullder of . tho agricul tural class would have to look far be fore he could Improve upon the nat ural advantages to bo found there. The enterprise of Its citizens Is speak ing In many ways for the development of Its resources, and In no way more effectively than In directing attention to these advantages. This thoy have done in recent months through horti cultural and agricultural fairs, rose shows, stock and poultry exhibits, by strawberries placed upon tho winter market and grapes kept In perfection until Christmas, and by the exhibition of a spirit of neighborllness that ap peals forcibly to homeseekers. Aided by such agencies, the waste places in Clackamas County should, In the not distant future, be dotted with homes and add their legitimate quota to tho wealth, prosperity and good citizen ship of the State. The slngie-taiers seem to be having a hard row to hoe. The people are not reauy tor the new piau ot taxation. Here in Clackamas the taxes are be mg steauuy reduced aloug with the increase in valuations, 'lax laws are hae tariff laws, they should not be coustauuy tampered with aud changed, aitnough this uoes not mean that the stanu-patters are always right. Kadi cai ana sudden reforms are seldom sat isiaciory. Mr. H. F. Giosou, of Eagle Creek, has announced his candidacy for the Legislature. His plattorm is "Repub licanism lor Kepuoiicaus," and he promises to vote lor that Republican candidate lor the omce of United States Senator in Congress who shall receive the highest number ol the peo ple's votes at Uie Juue election, 'ibis is a pledge that ought to be satlsiac tory to tne Republicans of Clackamas County. The people of Milwaukee are to be congratulated la obtaining the sawmill me Hawley Pulp & Paper Com pany, the main plane of which is to ue located at Oregon City. Manufac turing industries are. tar better than gambling resorts to any community. Tbe Republicans of Multnomah, Lane and Douglas Counties have gone on record as Opposed to Statement No. 1, and the newspaper accounts of the conventions do not show that the ac tion was taken by a minority of the Republicans. - - There Is ground for curiosity as to the purpose of the Hearst Independ ence League. It was supposed that Mr. Hearst purposed to organize his league, hold its annual convention Just before the Democratic National Con vention, have it endorse himself for President and then utilize that en dorsement in trying to get control of the Democratic gathering. The Hearst League has, however, set the date of its convention later than the Demo cratic gathering. What, then, does it all mean? Is It possible that Mr. Hearst Is playing a farseelng game with the hope of capturing the Dem ocracy in 1912? . Letter List Letter list for week ending March C, 1908: Women's List Baker, Thursla A.; King, Mrs. Charles Martin; Ross, Mrs. Geo.; Wilcox, Mrs. Sylvia M. Men's List Bernler, Narber; El lot, Wm. O; Hanson, Gust; Jackson, E. C; Miller, John C; Simon, Leon P. (5). Cotti a little more than the injurious alum or phosphite of lime powders, but with Royal you ere lure of pure, healthful food. ! o ...... .................,o LOCAL BRIEFS o.-.....-.. ........ .......o Judgo Q. P.. Dlmlck visited his ranch at Hubbard Sunday. Mrs. Edward Johntiou, of Uolton, Is 0f reported seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs, John P. Cole, of Cauby, spent Sunday In this city. Holder of Coupon No. 72G please call at Oregon Dental Parlors. Royal Bread Erosh every morning at Harris' Grocery. The person holding Coupon No. 726 call at Oregon Dental Parlors, Miss May Reoso of Portland was a guest of Mrs. J. C. Allen Sunday. I). C. Yoder. a well-Known farmer of Mlllln Product, was In tho city Thurs day. Miss Lotta Llvermore, ot Pendleton, arrived hero Monday for a visit with relatives. Silas Wright, a lending farmer of Liberal, was In the city Monday on business. Mrs. Ed. Elliott aud Mrs. G. C. Fields of Portland, were visiting Mrs. Clara Fields In Canemah Suuduy. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whaleu and child ren of Long Creek, are visiting Miss Ada liodwell for a few days. DeWItfs Carbollzed Witch Hazel Salve Is especially good for piles. Sold by Howell & Jonos. Ida Glover has filed a suit for a decree of divorce from Rolse Glovor Her attorney Is George C. lirowuoll. Mr. and Mrs, Fred August Schwede, of Pete's Mountain, are the happy par ents of a son, who was born last Sat urday and will have a birthday only every four years. A committe of boosters has been appointed by Willamette Falls Camp, Woodmen of tbe World, to obtain 24 candidates for Initiation April 16, when there will be COO candidates Initiated in Portland. Licenses to wed have been granted to Idella White and Ray C. Woodward, and to Louise Calu and C. B. Brook man. Mrs. A. Meade, of Canemah, has gone to California for a visit with her sister and will be absent about a C .... a ..! tulK month. Genuine Royal Bread sweet, nutri tious at Harris' Grocery. Liscenses to marry were Issued Tuesday to Esther Martin and Luke Duffy, and to Amy Bonney and John Lamm. Licenses to marry have been grant ed to William Meyers and Margaret Piggott, and to Sam Betssel and Mrs. lona Suns. Mrs. Richard Clark Ganong will en tertain the members of the Derthlck Club at her home la Canemah, Friday afternoon. Miss Mabel Tower Is teaching the third grade In the Eastham school building during tbe illness of Miss Laura Pope. Mrs. Max Bollack entertained the Dickens Club Monday afternoon. Next Monday's meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Dillman. Oscar Woodfln has returned from Portland after a few days visit with friends, and while there he attended the Paderewskl recital. Deputy District Attorney O. D. Eby Is home with that common affliction mumps. C. A. Nasb Is also a victim of the prevailing trouble. DeWitt'8 Little Early Risers, small, safe, sure little liver pills. Sold by Howell & Jones. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently yet promptly on the bow els and allays Inflammation at the same time. It Is pleasant to take. Sold by Howell ft Jones. Kodol is today tbe best known rem edy for all disorders of the stomach, such as dyspepsia, heart burn, sour stomach and belching of gas. Sold here by Howell & Jones. Four men have declared their iten tlon of becoming citizens of the United States, John Henry Lamb, England; Andrew Hedlund, Sweden; Heronim Zvanut and Matevz Vlnsek, Austria. The best Is none too good. Get gen uine Royal Bread at Harris' Grocery. Just a little Cascasweet Is all that Is necessary to give your baby when it is cross and peevish. Cascasweet con tains no opiates nor harmful drugs and is highly recommended by mothers everywhere. Sold by Howell & Jones. Mrs. A. J. Wilson's birthday was the occasion of a surprise party at her home. Many of her friends came to to her home, laden with gifts and goodies, and tbe evening was passed pleasantly and Informally with music and conversation. MAIN ST. FISH MARKET CHAS. GATES, Prop. Fresh Oysters, Clams, & Etc. All Kinds of Fruit. All Orders Deliver ed. Highest Price paid for poultry and eggs. Phone 2744 THE PLANET SALOON A GENTLEMEN'S RESORT You not only find gentlemen in front of the bar, but you find them behind tbe bar, too. L. RUCONICH, Prop. His long experience in business enables him to purchase only the best brands. Wines Liquors And Cigars A glass of his well-kept beer or liquor will convince you. 19 MAIN 8TREET Telephone 86 OREGON CITY, ORE. . Mr. John Rlha, of Vlnlug, la., says: "I have been selling DoWltt'a Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year and they give better satisfaction than any pill I ever sold. I have used them my self with duo results. Sold by How ell & JOUDS. C. D. Robeson has returned to this city from Jacksonville and will conduct a general real estate business In the olllee of Dlmlck ft Dlmlck. Mr. Kobo hoii will do all he can to keep the re sources ot Clackamas county before the public. (let IeWltt's CnrbolUotl Witch Hit r.el Salve it Is good for piles. Sold by Howell ft Jones, Fountain Hose Company will give a masquerade ball Saturday night, Tues day. March 17th, In Armory Hall. Mu sic will bo furnished by a Portlaud orchestra, and four cash prizes will bo given, two tlrst of 4 each, aud two second prises of f I! each. Mr. and Mrs. John Croner, who have resided here for many years, left Tuesday for Soldier, Idaho, where Mr. Croner has purchased a farm , on which they will niaku their homo. Their many friends regret their de parture and the best wishes of all will go with them. RETAIL GROCERS CONFER. Association Promotes Friendly Feel ing Among Local Merchants. The second meeting of tho Retnll Merchants' Association of Oregon City was held Tuesday night. Secretary Merrick, of tho Morchants' Protective Association of Portland, addressed thn members, and gave a very Interesting lecture lu regard to the buying of cor tain brauds of goods now on tho mar ket. Ho namod several brands that are not In compliance with tho pure food regulations, and gavo somo timely tlpB on brands that meet with tho re qulrements. Several local members spoko for tho good ot tho association This association was organized about two mouths ago for tho purpose, of ere ating a more friendly feeling among tho local dealers, and also to protect them and their customers against the adulterated goods that are on the mar ket. Following are the officers of the association: President V. Harris: , vinvnreni.ii.nr n v Riv mwretnrv. r . Clarence Eaton; treasurer, 11. 1. Brlghtblll. RUNAWAY BOY8 HOME. Three Lads Return From Hike to Puget Sound. Martin Roos, Joe Wolfer and Walter Moore, three small boys of this city, who ran away from home last week, have returned and are glad to get homo again. They went to Tacoma, and from that placb wrote postal cards homo, ad vising their parents that they wero well and happy In their new-found lib erty and Intended going to sea. This was, Indeed, alarming news, and Mr. Moore, whose boy's conduct has al ways been exemplary, at once laid plans to frustrate any Intention tho lads might have of going farther away. He employed detectives and mado a trip to Seattle and brought all three of the boys home. William Frederick Brayton. William Frederick Brayton died at 7:30 o'clock, Tuesday morning, at his home in Parkplace. after a long Ill ness, aged 70 years. He was born In Chautauqua County. N. Y., and was married In 18C5 at Morris, 111., coming to Oregon In 1871. Mr. Brayton was an honored member of tho First Bap tlBt Church of Oregon City, Meado Post No. 2. Grand Array of the Re public, and of Abernathy Grange. Pat rons of Husbandry. He Is survived by a widow and three children. Mrs. Frank Kellogg and Mrs. William Blood, of this place, and Myo Bray ton. of Cashmere, Wash. The funeral was held from his late residence- Thursday at 2 o'clock In the afternoon Rev. John M. Linden, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. The remains were Interred In Clackamas Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Stanlch. Mrs. Mary Stanlch, mother of Peter Stanlch, of this city, died at tho home of her son, on Fourteenth streot, Tues day. Deceased was 78 years of ago and was born In Dalmatla, Austria, re siding In this country for about 15 years. She resided with a son In Pil lar Rock. Wash., till about a month ago. when she came to this city. The funeral was held Thursday morning from St. John's Catholic church, and tho remains were Interred In tho Cath ollc cemetery. New Postofflce Hours. Postmaster Randall has made slight changes In tho hours for serving the natrons of the office. Hereafter the general delivery window will beopen on Sundays and holidays from 9:30 522 Main St. to 10:30 A. M. Tho former hour was from 10 to 11 A. M. Tim postmaNter bollevci that the cluing" wll be more satisfactory to tho general public. Tho money order ami registry windows will be opened from 8 A. M. to 0 P. M., except on Sundays and holidays. These windows have boon kept open until 0:10 P. M. Special Officers at Falls View. Mayor t'arll has appointed J. My ers, of Fulls View, apodal policeman for that dlHtrlct, with power to Im pound rattlo and liorsrs and to arrest uny violators of tho city ordinances. Many complaints have reached tho mayor relative to stock running at large, destroying gardens and fences. Another annoyance has resulted from people dumbplng garbage and waste material an tho Mount Pleasant road, which Is In direct violation of thn or dinance of tho city. Mayor Cnrll hollovca that a resident oltlcer wilt be able to put a stop to these practices. Forty Days of Lent. Tho Uuiten season opened Wednes day, and comparative quietness will reign In sodul circles for 40 days. Special circles will be hold In St. Johu's Catholic Church and lu St. Paul's Episcopal Church during Ient and announcements of thesu services will bo made later. Right Rev. Char lea Scaddlug, Bishop of Oregon, will confirm a class at St. Paul's Church on the morning of Sunday, March 22, which Is tho third Sunday In Lent. 0----------------'----0 SOCIETY Frank Erasmus Andrews and Miss Deaslo Elberta Hamilton wero married Weduosday evening at tho home of the brides parents, Mr. aud Mrs. J. M Hamilton, corner Fourth and High streets, Itov. J. Robert Landsborough ottlclntltig. The ceromouy was a very quiet one, being witnessed on'y by th lmmodlato relatives of tho bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs, Andrews left tor Portland and took the train for Puget Sound, and will spend a fortnight honeymoon at Suuttlo and Bvlllugham Thoy will ruslde at 895 East Pine street, lu Portland, where Mr. Andrew has a cottage, newly furnished, for his bride. Tbe groom is tho aon of Mr. an Mrs. Frank R. Andrews, of Mount Pleasant, aud Is well known In this city. For the past year ho has been credit man for Blake-McFall Co. The bride is a churmlug young woman of sunuy disposition, aud has many friends to wish her a happy married life. Sixty-three old soldiers held an en Joyable reunion at Willamette hall Wednesday, at tho Invitation of Meado Post, No. 2. Grand Army ot the Repub lie. The fife and drum corps called the boys lu bluo to gethor, and at the noon hour there was a lunch served Tho next Pension Day meeting will bo held Juue 4, at which time Captain T. Appersou will talk on "Tho Dim culty in Keeping California and Ore gon In tho Uulon During tho Civil War." This Is a subject that many people do not understand. Tho moot lug will bo held at 10:30 o'clock and th' miltl'r N Invited. Born, last Saturday, to Mr. and Mrs Charles Smith, of Parkplace, a daugh tor. Mrs. M. 8. B. Lawton, mother of Ward iJiwton. Is seriously 111 with diphtheria at her home In Mount Pleas ant on tho Warner farm. The house has been quarantined. Tho 20th anniversary of tho wed ding of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ilotzel was the occasion for a surprlso party last Saturday evening in Woodmen of tho World hall. Mr. and Mrs. Uetzel had been spending the day In Portland and upon their return they wtre greet ed by many friends who took them from tho car and escorted them to the hall, where the evening was spent with cards and games. Dancing was Indulg od in aud Mr. and Mrs. Iletzel were presented with a China chocolate set, the presentation speech being mado by S. 8. Walker. Tho affair was closed with an elaborate banquet, at which THE MAN WHO SWEARS 5Y THE FISH BRAND SLICKER is the man who has fried to gel the same service out of some other make Clean -Light -Durable Guaranteed Waterproof and Sold Everywhere ot $390 rmrt ftc A'" FAMOU8 AT HOME FOR GENERATIONS PAST) FAMOUS ALL OVER THE . WORLD. ' For sale by E. MATH IE S. El Mrs, H. S. Walker acted as toast mis tress. Saturday was also thn birthday of Mr, Petrol, who rolobrate uvory four years, having boon born February Slith. Miss U'lia (ladko, who lived for many years In this city, was married Wednesday, February 12, lu Tacoma, Wash., to Mr. L. M. Militant, who Is employed on tho Seattle Times, MIhh (ladko was prominent In ConKrega tlonal Church circles here, mid alio hits for tho lust year boon doing steno graphic work In Bcattlo. Officers and tho degree team from Prospect Camp, Woodmen of tho World, from Portland, came up Friday nlglit to attend a meeting of Willa mette FnllH Camp, and tho visitor put on thn Moor work for tho Initiation of one candidate, Tho ceremonies wero followed by refreshments mid rlf speeches wore made by Mr, Jennings, Winer UukliiH, Tho. F. Ryan, I. D. Taylor, 0. L Snldow, (1. W. Tablor and O. IC, Tat". Captain M. D.I'lillllps. and tho Uniform Rank of Willamette Falls Camp, displayed n fancy drill. A meeting of the members of SL John's parish was held Tuesday night at McUUKhlln hull lo rompdeto the arrangements for the entertainment on St. Patrlek's night. John (I. Flnnu cane, prodding. The commltto ot ar rangement reported 4. GO tickets sold, and It was decided to hold tho enter tainment Hhlvely's Opera House, In stead of Mclaughlin hall, thn latter being too small to accomodate a largo audience. A literary programme of 20 numbers was adopted, and Misses Vita Kelly, Martha Frances Draper, Mario Fredericks, llertha Chambers, Kate Matthles and llattto and Julia llaker wero appointed a committee to arrange the numbers on tho pro lamine. Father Illllebrand was elect ed chairman of the evening. The Alabama Whist Club was enter tained Thursday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. HogKatt. Tho housw was prettily decorated with Oregon grapo aud cut Dowers and the first and sec ond prize at whist wero awarded to Mrs. A. C. lieaullau and Mrs. Myrtle Took. ' Tho hostess served refresh ments, and the next meeting will be held Thursday afternoon, March 12, at the homo of Mr. J. 12. Jack. , Mr. and Mrs. George Wood are visit ing at tho homo of Mrs. Julia Frost la Canemah for a few days, and will later leave for Oakland, Han Francisco, Han Joan and other California points to bo absent about one month. Mrs. Wood was Miss llnttle Frost, of Canemah, and slio left here last summer for Eastern Oregon, meeting Mr. Wood at Ilermlston. where he was employed by tho llnltl Htates govern ment as foreman In a shop. They were married Hunday afternoon, February 23, In Pendleton at the home of thn bride's brother. Charles 11. Frost, Iter. W. U Van Nuys. pastor of the Presby terian church, officiating, They left tho same afternoon for l.'nlon, where they visited friends for a few days and then came horo, and have not derm Ho ly decided where they will make their permanent home. Mrs. Wood's broth ers, Charles .. anil uoscoe, anu ner sister, Miss Ada Frost, are living In Pendleton, the latter keeping house for her brothers. Roscoe was former ly employed In llusch's store In this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Wood wero tho recipient of a pleasing surprise party Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Wood's mother, Mrs. Julia Frost, at Canemah. Friends and neighbors sur prised tho young couple, and present ed them with a handsome silver teaset, and they also received many Individ ual gifts from friends. The evening was enjoyable spent with games, and refreshments were served. Willamette Council, Knights and Ladles of Security, Monday night held very interesting meeting and Initi ated three candidates, and received two applications for membership. Mrs. Augusta Luti was elected a delegate to tho convention to be held in Port land In April, and Mrs. Delia Green was chosen alternate. Dancing was Indulged In and supper was served. About 100 peoplo were present. Par freih- nru.nurltyanilrtll- l)llllr,Frrjr'Mdi n a cum bv mem aclrca. Farmer hare coofldroca InthembecauM they know they can be relied up on, lMn'i expert ment with cheap aeeiU your ture ty lie. In buying aeeilaaentoulby a conaclentloua and trustworthy houae. - Mrrj's Seed annual FlUTaCe,DfttNT,M Bowling Alley in Cole. Building HRISTENSEN & RAKEL nvitc the public to visit the Alleys. Courteous Treatment Clean Sport II H .MX I Open Day and Evening