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OitfOB Hlitorle Boololf ... ,. .. ii OREGON CITY Th Enterprise It the only CUckama County Ha your subscription plredf Look at th label. You ahould not ml any of our nw number. M-i-Mt -t-t nwiptir tlmt prlnti v an or tin ntwi of thl .growing County. lt-M 4 t M H t 4 OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 1909. ESTABLISHED 1866. FORTY-THIRD YEAR NO. 10 DIGS CELLAR FINDS GOLD CAN OF NUGGETS UNEARTHED BY MR. CONNET AT MIL WAUKEE. WORTH 2000 DOLLARS Lift Thrt By Old Projector Who Occupied th Spot In Log Cabin Forty Ytar Ago. A few ilny ago, while digging a collar In liliH'k one, Qulncy aililuliui tu Milwaukee, a Mr. t'oiuxt iniKitilli' i'l all ultl tin ciiii full (if gold nug Kiln. Tim property friuil wheiitui the Kittil en trviMiiro wit dug formerly own I'd ly T. It. A, Hellwuod ami I located In th northern pu.'l nf I hi low II. Hoiiii' (or(y yi'r ago nil old ml hit, eccentric of hulilt. mid miiHmii tn ham been pimnt-Hni-il of a lurjto ijnnft tlty of tin' preclim metal, occupied a log cabin on tliU piece of ground, anil It ha been rumored for ninny )er pnl Unit gold wa burled there. Home liml erched for It, while oth it hail ro(Iid at did Idea a a fool lull upcr!ltlon nrlnltiK solely from Urn fm t Dial till miner wa known to have once occupied thn apot. While Mr. Connet wa making lhi I'lravatlon h did not dream of itolil other thmi tlio Ninall inn ho would gel for hi liilxir ami ho wa greatly aiirprlmd when Iho old ran wa ro vi'ulrd with i prerlou trcimiirv. Th" nugget range In lro from a Krnln of wheat tn a large a a pea, ami are worth about two iliouininil ilullnr. DEATH OF MRS. STAFFORD. Woman la Found Dad In Bed Tuel day Morning. , Mr. Margaret Stafford, of thl rlty, died at tbu family home on Ninth ami Taylor alreela Tueaday morning Mr, Stafford, who was ilcuplng with her daughter, Ml Kathryn, wa found rieni) by the latter, the cauo of her death being axplexy, Mr. Htnf ford wa bora July, 1840, and at tlio time of her death wa C2 year of ago. Sho leave a huibutid and one daughter. Ml Kathryn. The f it 1 1 1 1 1 y ramu to thl city about ouv and one-half year ngn from Lo Augele, California, where the re main were taken Tuesday night by tho bereaved hiiHbalid and daughter, the Interiiietit tu lie In tlio Mount Cal vary cemetery. Mr. Stafford will return to thla city after the funeral, but Ml Stafford will miike her homo with friend In Lo Angeles, fur tho prvaent. CHICKEN THIEVES AT WORK. Head are Cut Off and Thrown on Chicken Houae Floor. County TreiiHurer J. C. Putldock bud a caller lit hi homu 111 CludHtouo Sunday night, und If the party return there will be trouble. Mr. l'addiuk pride blniHelf on ruling muuo of Uio lliit'Ht tborouglilireil riymoiith llork In thu county, mid upon visiting lilh hen liiiaHe Moniliiy morning found thai a chicken thief hud entered und taken Hi'vi'ii of IiIh llnoHl fowl, lenvlug the beadii on the Hour. It I reported that Heveiul farmer reHldlng near Cluckn liuiH have been bolbered with chicken thieve. After rutting the hendn off mid throwing I hem on thn Hour, the thieve left, leaving no truco behind. Forger Arreeted. Kred HolTman, thn baker employed nt the Sehruiler baker on Third and Monroe HtrcclH, who wiih arreHlvd on WdeiieHdny cvenhiK by Chief of Po lice HiiniB, ha cunfRHaud In Port land to forging eight check. When the inn ii wiih aireatcd here ho dutiled I hi' cliiii'K) ngaliiHt lilm, but after be ing taken to Portland by Detective. Price, lio conffiHHed aftor a man pre sented n check that Hoffman hud Piihh od on him. Tho niiiti Iiuh been go ing by the names of Fred Miller, Auguxt Mundcnthnl and gave the mime of Kred Hoffman. Tho man forged all of the checks In Portland. Funeral of Reeie Daugherty. Tho fmicrnl of Keeso Duughorty took plueo Saturday morning, and tlar Interment wa In tho Adam ceme tery, Rev. Iongbottom officiating. Mr. Dnngherty died nt the family home nt Molnlln on Thursday morning, af ter a brief Illness of hemorrhage, of (he lung. Mr. Dnngherty wns born In .Plko county, MlHHourl, October 7, 1840, and came across the plains In 1852. Ho had been a resident of Molnlla since coming to Oregon. ' . TAX VALUES TOO HIGH IS THE OPINION OF AN OLD OREGON CITY RES IDENT. I'Mior Enterprise: Tln'M seem lo lin n dlvurlty of opinion In ri'Kiinl to tlio aHeHinmt nt propi'i'ty for general taxation, und a wonderful mlntuki) In much of tho itHHKHHor' (Miliimtcii of tax vqIuh lion. tin vu bundled property In Oregon City and vlclnlly Hint wn aHenml for considerable mora than It could linvc lii'oii oi for nt prlvuio mill'. l ):i'in to mo Unit tin ruin ation never ought to ho greater than tlio prlcn It would bring iiiiiIit I lit) hammer, Thl limy be rcnlly owIhk tu a ni'itli't't In Mending competent men tn view mid JiidKn Iiropcrly value before making up the. tax roll mini tlmt uio capublo of Judging, from ex pirliiro In cotiHtriictliiK or hmnllliiK property, of actuul value. Properly old and run down I al- way In a rondtlon of depredation and hould be vNllmiilvd and regulated nc rordlliKly. Tim practice of kik'HmIiik at value of taxablu properly create In every lunuineu great Injury tu thu owner llii'ieur. There aro inuny piece uf property III Oregon City and vicinity together with uutHldu lot that are niti'cd for nearly twice what they are really worth. The boiird of aupervUor Hhuuld try lo eek a remedy for the IiiJuhIIcu of wild estimate. O. A. CHENEY." Gladttone Ladles Give Unique En tertainment, Tho "Ki-Htlval of Nnlloiia." given at the ChrUtlun church In (JliuUlnne hint Hiiturday evening, wax one. of thu mol aucct'iaful cntertuliimenla ever given by the people, of that place. Tho Indie In charge of tho affulr, apured no pain In arranging thu programme. Thu booth of nation, where rvfrcxh ment were Hcrvcd according tu tho ruHtoiu of tbu nation repreeuted, were In charge of thn Indlei, and were among the main attrartloti of the evening. St. Patrick's Entertainment The committee In cliurgi) nf (he programme to be given at he Shlvely opera houn on 81. patrlck'a night by the Irlnti Anii-rlt-iin Krlendly Club, I preparing an attractive programme. Tb participant are all well known mimical, literary and dramatic talent of the rlty. Among them being Mrs. 1). T. McDuln. Mr, pdwurd Hhcahaii, MIk Mnrtha Krciire Draper. Ml Marie Kreldrlch. Ml Kathryn Slu ncit. Ml Vet a Kelley; MfHKera. I). T. Mclluln, Phillip J. Slnnolt. P. J. Itiergan. SCHOOL DISTRICT SUED TROUBLE OVER . BUILDING OF NEW 8CHOOL HOUSE AT GLADSTONE. K. M. PnrHon in. Monday filed a milt ngulntt School DUtrlct No. 115, UlnilKtone, for thu sum of . $378.57. Plaintiff claims that on or about June 11, 1UIIK. Haiti Mefendaut made und entered Into a eontruct with F. M. Paraons and Yarney, a partnomhlp do ing IniKlnena undorthu firm name of Parsons and Varney, wherein and whereby said Parsons & Varney agreed to furnish certain material and perform certain labor for tho erec tion and completion of a, schoolhoiiHo at (ilailHtniiu. In the contract defen dant agreed to pay for such altera tions and additions as ahould be made In tho const ruction of the building. The contract further provides that In riiMe thu defendant should not agree ns to tho amount to bo paid mid allowed for nlterntlona pnd addi tions, the dote rmlnntlon of said amount should bo referred to a board of arbitrators to consist of one person to be selected by thn defendant, one person to be selected by tho contrac tor and the two to select tho third, tho decision of any two to be final. Parsons and Varney completed said school bulIilliiK, und the alterations mndn therein by thu above parties. The amount paid for materials, work, anil services amounted to $378.57. mul this amount Is due thu contractors, no part of which hits been paid. The ontrnctors offered to submit the mat ter of payment for tho alterations to a board of arbitration In accordance with the terms of said contract and offered to select an arbitrator to act upon the said board, tho latter to also furnish nn arbitrator, but tho school board refused to select nn arbitrator or submit tho mutter of payment of niu-ii iiiteiinioiiH nun nuiitiioii to n board of arbitration. Varney has sold, transferred and ns'- signed to the plulutlff all of the right, title and Interest in snld contract and above described claim. Pnrsons de mands Judgmqiit against defundnnt for $:tOQ, with liiterest thereon at the rate of six per cent per annum from October 15, 1908, together with cost's and disbursements. TAKEN BACK TO JPRISON PICTURE AGENT OUT ON PAROLE APPROPRIATES MONEY OF CHILDREN. HIS PARDON REVOKED J. S. Stevan wa In Act df Boarding Car For Portland Whan Taken In By Th Sheriff J. 8. Htuveu, who wuh taken Into ruDtody by Hberlff Iiputlu lut week, on the charge of embexgh'iuuut, wa taken to tho Oregon pcnllunilury on Kalurday evening. Hleven. whu wa aentenceil tu serve a term of 10 yeur on a prevlou charge, bad served four year of bla term, when he wn given a conditional pardon. After being liberated from prlmin he up proprluted to hi own uu property belonging tu thu children of the man now nerving time In the penitent I un lit Haleui. The children are living In Cottage drove, their muthur being (lend. Steven upon being fount guilty of thl charge was taken tu Kulem by an nlflcer, and hla padon revoked. Ho will be obliged to spend the remainder of bl term, six yeur, In the penitentiary. Stevens was working for picture company at the time he wu arrested, and wa In the act of boarding a car for Portland when arrested by Sher iff lk-Htlo. BARCLAY WINS AGAIN. Take Second Game From Eaitham In Series of Three. The basket ball game played by the girl of the Ilarclay High School and of the Eaathani School was one of the molt exciting fames played by the girl of thl clty.t The Itlvrrbrlnk rink wa filled with the enthualas- tlc friend of the girl. The Oregon City band furnished thu music and enlivened the game. The girls have Improved In playlug since their last Mine, A. K. II 111 w-na manager of the Kaathatu school team, and this team wa coached by Uoyd KlcJies; Robert Goeti managed the High school team. The referees were Will Telford of the first hulf, and Carl Nehren of the second half, and gave aatlsfaction to nil. The lineup was aa follows: Eautliatn. Barclay. Martha flyers ...C Huby Frauces Ullle Long n.O. ...Pearl Frances Maud Furr LO... Ethel Jackson Xarrhia Owenhy. .U.F.. .Floy Stewart Anna Jones L.F.. . .Ulllnn Glllett Tho first half of the game -was close. Gastham made the Brut point but lost In the last hulf, and Barclay came out ahead. The score at the close of the gnmo stood 15 to 27 In favor of Barclay. PETITION IS MODIFIED BOUNDARY BOARD MEETS AT COURT HOUSE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT CREATED. The District Boundary Board met In. tho county court room Sutufduy, and mutter of granting the people of Wlehlla it new school district was taken up for consideration. The board Is composed of County Judge Dlmtck, William Mattoon,. John Low ellen nnd T. J. Gary. A very enthu siastic .meeting was held, Mllwauklo, Harmony, Wlllsburg and 'Wichita 'be ing well represented. Tho school dis trict composed of portions of W'llls bu ig. Mllwauklo and Harmony dis tricts was grunted. The lines of the original petition were modified so as to satisfy all persons' concerned. Cieorgc Atwood, of Wichita, spoke In favor of the new district and called attention to tho fact tlint 4G children In that section wore not attending school on account of the distance they would have to travel to the nearest Bchool house. Phil Strelb, 'school director of the Milwunkle district, stated that under tho circumstances he believed that the Wichita people were justified In their request, as he fuvorod bring ing the schoolliouse to the children. Are Fined $20 Each By Recorder Dlmlck. E. R; Case, D. J. Lewis and Lewis Glass, of Purkplace, became 4uvolved In a fight Tuesday afternoon in a saloon on Main Street, and the trio was escorted to Jail by chief of Police Burns. The men were each fined $20 and given their liberty by Recorder W. A. Dlmlck'. , ORATORS AT PARKPLACE BROWNELL AND ACKERMAN TALK ON EDUCATION AT PARKPLACE. Thn Park place Educatloiiul Club held a very Instructive meeting In the schoolhouaa at Park place on Wed liiKility evening. The hull wa filled with people eager jto hear the excel lent addressee made by Hon. George C. rirownttll and Slate Hchool Super intendent Ackermiiti. Mr. llrownell'a able address was on thu line of the history of education, and closed with a strong Inspirational talk to the boys and girls. Superin tendunt Ackermnn complimented the High School on It excellent reputa tion and also complimented Otto Pur- cell and other winner of the prize of thn Park place school In the con test of the Son of Revolution, Pur- cell' Mtibjent being "George Wash ington." Superintendent Ackerman explained the House Bill No. 77 and other school legislation. He spoke very highly of the stand the legln lature tookon the educational subject, and especially the stand of the Clack amas county delegation, saying they voted as a unit for ho upbuilding of the public school system, both Mr. Ilrownell and Mr. Ackerman were well received. The Parkplace ltand was present and played several selections, and a male choir composed of some of the leading vocalists of Parkplace, sang several song. Following the speak ing the ladle of the club gave an oyster supper. Among those going from thla city were County School Superintendent T. J. Gary, Mr. Dun. A. M. Slnnott. W. C. Wilson. DEATH OF CHAS. MOORE WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN OF BOLTON, DIED LAST SATURDAY. The sudden death of Charles Moore, a well known man of thla city, was a shock to hi family and his many friend. Mr. Moore had been In poor health for the past two years, and last year he left for California for the benefit of bla health. After re maining there for two months, be returned to his home at Bolton, on tho west side. About six weeks ago he went to Sellwood to visit his brother, 1L B. Moore, where he re mained until his death on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Moore wag born in Kansas Jan uary 27, 1874, and' at the age of five years came to Oregon City with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore. Ho has made his home here ever since except three years when he was In business in Baker City. Mr. Moore attended' the Oregon City schools, and many of his old school mates attended the funeral services, which were held at (he Baptist church Monday afternoon at two o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at tho church by Rev. John M. Linden. nnd at the Mountain View cemetry by tho Eagles, of which he was a member. Deceased wag an exempt flremep of the Hook and Ladder Com pany, and the members of this fire- department acted as pallbearers, who were Ed Rechner, George Brown, Hurry Trembuth, Chnrles Pope, Joe Beuuliuu, l; Ruconich. The remains of tho young mnn were laid to rest by the side of his father, who died in this city about three years ago. Many handsome floral tributes were sent by the Firemen. Elides, and fflends as an evidence of high esteem n which Mr. Moore was held. Ho leaves a mother, Mrs. Laura Moore, one sister, Mrs. J. W. Draper, of this city; and one brother, H. B. Moore, of Sellwood. PARKPLACE VICTORIOUS STUDENTS ACCOMPANIED BY TEACHERS TO WOODBURN WHERE DEBATE IS GIVEN. Tho students of the Parkplace High School, accompanied by the principal of the Bchool, Prof. Wilkinson, left Friday morning for Woodburn, where Otto Purcell, Miss Fay French and Miss Olga Hansen, students of the school, took part In a debate with the Woodburn High School. Miss tnna Smith, Miss Elite Morris, HUs Hilda Wyvel, Miss Mack, the Instructress of the school, left on tho evening train for Woodburn, returning very jubilant Saturday morning. The Bubject for debate was, "Re solved, That Further Immigration was Undesirable." Th'e Parkplace students had Uio negative and won out. Otto Purcell, one of the debators, was recently awarded the first prize given by the Sons and Daughters of American Revolution of the states of Washington and Oregon, for the best essay. The Woodburn High will come to Parkplace In about a month to have another debate. ATTEMPTS MURDER JOHN CARLI8LE 8HOOT8 EX. WIFE WHO REFUSES TO RETURN TO HIM. WOMAN WILL RECOVER Man Had Threatened Life of Woman If 8he 8curcd a Divorce Threat is Carried Into Effect Jack Carlisle, wbo committed sui cide in Portland, Tuesday morning, after making an unsuccessful attempt to murder hla wife, Mr. Ida May Carlisle, was known tn this city, the family having resided here for the past Mix years. Mrs. Carlisle has been conducting the New England Home. opposite the Oregon City woolen mill until November, when she left for Portland, where she opened a boarding house at 246 Jefferson street During the time Mrs. Carlisle con ducted the New England Home here, her husband was In the habit of com ing borne in a drunken condition and refused to work. Growing tired of this Mrs. Carlisle instituted proceed ings for a divorce. Shortly after fil ing the suit, Mrs. Carlisle moved to Portland and transferred it to the Multnomah Courts. The man often threatened his wife if she secured the divorce and begged to hare her with draw the suit, but this Mrs. Carlisle refused to do, and the divorce was granted In January. After his wife had left for Portland, Carlisle worked at odd jobs about the city, and at the time he committed the deed, he wa employed at the paper mills here. Before coming to Orepon City, about six years ago, the family lived at Mu llno, Clackamas county, where Car lisle was employed as night mill wright at the Howard Flouring Mills, and at that time was a capable work man. He was employed by Mr. How ard about fire years. His daughter, Mrs. Ethel Darls, is still living there. Before leaving here Tuesday morn ing. Carlisle went to a barber shop for a shave and hair cut, and went to his room, where he made prepara tions to go to Portland. He packed bis grip, and taking a violin belong ing to bis sister, of East Portland, left on the 0:30 car, and the deed was committed at 10:15. Mrs. Carlisle has a sister In Can ada and one In California. There are three children: Mrs. Ethel Davis, of Mulino; Mrs. Beatrice Taylor, of West Virginia, and Ruth, six years of age, who was with her mother at the time she was shot. Mrs. Carlisle, although suffering much from her Injuries, will be able to leave the hospital in a short time. DIES FROM INJURIES CLACKAMAS WOMEN -IN FATAL RUNAWAY ACCIDENT NEAR GLADSTONE. Mrs. D. Croyle and daughter, Miss Croyle, and a Miss Morris, a profes sional nurse of St. Louis, Mo., who has been a guest of the Croyle family, met with a runaway accident Satur day morning, which resulted in the death of Mrs. Croyle at the hospital In Portland on the following day. The women were, on their way to Gladstone station, where Miss Croyle was to board the car for Portland, and were near Gladstone Park, when the horse became unmanageable, and run into a clump of oak trees, throw ing Mrs. Croyle and Miss Morris out of the vehicle. Miss Croyle was thrown over the dash board before the horse rar. into the brush, and escnped with a few bruises. Mrs. Croyle's hip was broken, and besides received painful Injuries in the abdo men and on the head. Miss Morris received several bruises and contu sions on the head and arms. The horse has been in the family for years, and was always considered safe for a woman to drive. Soon af ter tho accident the women were tak en to n nearby house, and Dr. Strick land of this city, summoned, who dressed the wounds of the Injured. Mrs. Croyle was taken to a hospital In Portland, but her Injuries proved fa tul. The accident was a great shock to the friends of the family at Clacka mas, where they are well known. Mrs. Croyle Is a teacher In the Port land schools. Mrs. Croyle leaves a husband, one son and one daughter, besides many friends to mourn her demise. The funeral services were conduct ed at the Holman chapel In Portland on Tuesday, and the remains Interred In Multnomah cemetery. CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED BY MOUNT PLEASANT CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CLUB. The Mount pleasant Civic Improve ment Club held a very enthusiastic meeting on Tueaday evening In the Mount Pleasant school bouse. A new constitution similar to the Oak Grove Improvement club constitution was adopted. Election of officer took place, and are: President, T. Gilbert Clark; vlce presldont; Samuel O. Dill man; sec retary, J. J. Davis; treasurer, Mr. A. C. Warner. The president at the next meeting of the organization will select the committees. ' An advisory board of three mem bers was chosen: J. A. Roman, R. II. Tabor, J. M. Warnock. - A favorable report from the, side walk committee was given. . The sidewalk that is being constructed ex tends southwest of Mount Pleasant on the Kellogg road, and will be a great convenience to the people In that vicinity. Master Flih Warden Issues Notice To Fishermen H. C. McAllister, master fish war dcu.was In Oregon City Wednesday on business In connection with the department of fisheries. He has Is sued for publication notices closing the Clackamas and Willamette rivers to the taking, catching add fishing for salmon fish and sturgeon, except with hook and line, between 12 o'clock noon, April 15, and 12 o'clock, noon, May 1st, 1909, for the purpose of creating an additional closed season on said rivers, and to comply and correspond with the spring closed season established on the Columbia River. Divorce Suit I Filed. J. J. Seely has filed suit for divorce from Nellie M. Seely, In the circuit court of Clackamas county. The defendant and plaintiff were married in Portland, where they are making their borne. Plaintiff states that his wife deserted him on September 1st, 1909. Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Cadell. Mr. and Mrs. Cadell.of Fourteenth Street are the proud parents of an eight-pound boy, wbo arrived at the home on Saturday morning, February 27.. Mr. and Mrs. Cadell came to Oregon City from Lake County, Fla., in September. Mrs, Cadell Is the niece of George J. Hall, of this city. CLOSE BROS. RELEASED JUDGE DIMICK DECIDES THEY WERE UNLAWFULLY RESTRAINED. The Close Brothers, of Estacada, were released from the custody of th Sheriff Friday by decision render ed by County Judge Grant B. Dimick. Ed and Al Close, were arrested at Estacada recently on the charge of selling Intoxicating liquors within the corporate limits of that city in violaton of the local option law. They were tried before Justice Gill, who found them guilty as charged and im posed a heavy penalty and short jail sentence. Each of the defendants sued out a writ of habeas corpus and were brought before County Judge Grant B. Dlmlck. The case was tried and argued Thursday afternoon, and the decision rendered Friday. After a thorough review of the indictment in which the Court finds many technical errors, the Judge says: "I do not wish to be considered technical in construing this instru ment, but as the case is liable to be appealed to the higher courts, I am compelled (o follow the rules of law governing such cases. "I am of the opinion that all of that territory lying within the cor porate limits of the city of Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon, is ex empt from the operation of the local option liquor law and that the licens ing and sale of malt, spirituous and vinous liquors is governed solely by the city government of said city un der and by virtue of its charter. "That the defendants and each ot them are unlawfully restrained of their liberty and that an order slufhld be entered discharging the defendants from the custody of the Sheriff and it ig so ordered." Deserter Captured. George Corlett, a deserter from a French ship in port at Portland, was taken into custody Tuesday by Chief of Police Burns, and a United Slates deputy marshal came to Oregon City and took the man back to Portland. At the time Collett was arrested he was working In the Willamette Pulp & Paper mills, where he had been em ployed since last Wednesday, the day he deserted from his ship. LOW RATES IN EFFECT VISJTORS FROM EAST FLOOD OR EGON THIS YEAR SEEK ING, HOMES. NEW RAILROAD ASSURED Rate Are Now In Effect, and Every- On Should Spread the Know ledge of these Low Rate at Every Opportunity. , March 1st was an extremely Impor tant day in the growth and advance ment of the state of Oregon. It was the opening day of the lowest priced one-way tickets to the state old for years, and calculated on the basis of rate per mile, Oregon baa the advan tage of every other state in the Union. Tickets for, Oregon points wreroniale Monday and will continue until April 30th, at every ticket office in the' United States and Canada, and It the buyer of the ticket is posted In advance he can get a ride from Win-, nipeg, Canada, to the farthest rail point in Oregon for $25. This same fare applies from St. Paul, Omaha and Kansas City, while from St. Louis it is $30, Chicago $33, New York, $30, and proportionate rates from every other place. To spread the knowledge of theje rates the people of Portland are do ing everything In their power, and leaflets are' going out in almost every letter that leaves the city, adri3lng that people can buy their tickets to any point in Oregon juts as cheaply as to Portland. Every city, town and village in the state should get busy In Its own befalf to tell Eastern people of this fact. There Is every Indica tion now that the travel will be very heavy it should be enormous. Every reader of this paper should take this article as a personal appeal and do bis full share toward adding to the population of the state. All the doubt about the new rail road through Central Oregon has been removed by the definite prom ise of Secretary of the Interior Garfield that proposed construction maps will be approved by March 4th. Forty million dollars will be expended by the Harriman system In building this line, but Its benefits to the people of Oregon will be many times that great sum. A series of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held In Eastern Oregon and Washington are now being held under the auspices of the various com mercial bodies. Addresses by mana ger Tom Richardson of the Portland Commercial Club on the advantages to be derived from publicity work have resulted in the raising of gener ous sums. In but thirty minutes, Walla Walla subscribed $3,000, and her citizens are determined to in crease this to $20,000 before under taking a great advertising campaign. Milton, Oregon got $1,000 in a quar ter hour, with $500 more in sight. Freewater and Milton will co-operate in their campaign. The most spirit ed meeting held by the Pendleton Com mercial Association in six months and they have been actively at work during the past year outlined plans along even broader and more vigorous lines. W. A. Moore was elected presi dent. Announcement comes that Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans is to lec ture In Portland and other Pacific Northwest cities late in March. "The Fleet from Hampton Roads to Sin Francisco" will be his subject. Firemen Elect Chief. . The firemen's election passed off quietly in this city Monday. The polls wero open for voting from 10 A. M. until 4 P. M., and the result was as follows: Chief, John Gleason, of the Greenpoint Hose Company; assistant chief, Thomas Trembath, of the Hook & Ladder Company. Ed McFarland, of Cataract Hose Company No. 2, and Al Cannon, of the Fountain Hose Com pany, were Gleason's opponents. Mc Farland received 40 votes; Cannon, 17, but Gleason won out by 30 votes. Trembath had no opposition. Marriage License Granted. A marriage license was granted by County Clerk Greenman Tuesday to Helene Lehman and Fred Stoll. The young people are residents of Clack amas, and the marriage ceremony was performed by Recorder W. A. Dimick.. Marriage license was granted Sat urday to Rachel M. Edgecomb and J. D. Lowny. The groom was under age and the consent of father was given. Alice Hamot and C. F. Booth by were also granted a marriage license. I