Y FIFTY-SIXTH YEAR. No. 19. OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 1 2, 1 922. ESTABLISHED 1866 ROAD ARE PROBLEMS DEBATED AT LIVE WIRES MEET O W. Kruse, Candidate for County Commissioner Airs Views on Maintenance and Construction of Arteries. POLICY OF BOARD IS DEFENDED BY HARRIS John W. Hall, Candidate for Joint Representative Talks On Tax Questions In State That the road program of Clacka mas county is costing the taxpayers $74.00 per day in interest charges was the statement of H. W. Kruse, candi date for county commissioner, at the regular weekly luncheon meet of the Live Wires held in the Commercial club rooms Tuesday. Assailing the present road commis sioners in their handling of the road projects in the Oswego districts, the candidate for commissioner stated that the expenditure in this section -was double that provided for under the road bond act, instancing one particu lar project where the cost of little more than a mile was $22,000 and the amount provided for under the bond act was $11,000 per mile. Both, the Oswego and the Monitor roads were not a success declared the speaker and were breaking up in less than a year's time. The question of the maintenance of these roads and other roads throughout the county was one that should be taken care of by a repair fund which Mr. Kruse stated should be administered so that the re newals would not consist of merely fill ing up pot holes with sharp rock. Road Repair Necessary. To exemplify the urgent need of some comprehensive system of road repair, he cited the condition of the road at Clackamas bridge, to drive over which at the present time was to Incur the risk of being hurled through -the top of the car. Anothef salient blot on the fair reputation 'of the roads in this eounty was to be found in the condition of the crossing at Milwaukie which had been permitted to get into such a state as to be almost impass able. Reviewing the results of the road program Mr. Kruse declared himself jas favoring the concrete roads, which if more costly in the beginning were in the long run more economical in comparison with the macadam roads. To Insure satisfactory results in the road building work the speaker stress ed the necessity of close cooperation between the taxpayers and the com missioners and said that if he were elected he would work toward the reduction of the county debt and tax- levy and would oppose any diversion of funds by curtailing the road expendi tures through efficient management. County Commissioner Harris in re ply to Mr. Kruse stated that the pres ent board of commissioners enjoyed the complete confidence of the taxpay ers in the county and pointed to the fact that 33 districts were levying a road tax as an illustration of the co operation existing between the com missioners and the taxpayers. .He agreed with the previous speaker as to the superiority of concrete roads and turning to the subject of excessive ex penditures reminded the assembly that the present administration had had to contend with many difficulties. Harris Makes Reply. The Oswego project he said had been undertaken at the request and with the full knowledge of the resi dents affected and whereas a few years ago the county had possessed very limited equipment for road work it now boasted a considerable increase in facilities for construction. The evil in the taxes originated and ended .at Salem said Mr. Harris and the remedy consisted In more care, in the selection of the man sent there to re present the county's interest. John W. Hall candidate for joint re presentative from Clackamas, Colum bia and Multnomah counties gave a short talk in which he decried the tax on real property and stated that if he were elected he would give equal con sideration to all whether they held the same political opinions as the speaker or otherwise. Jude Perry of Milwaukie gave it as his opinion that the prevailing trou ble was a habit which had developed of delegating authority in the hands of a few and the subsequent loss of in terest by the great majo(ty. . This he :said applied equally to the road com missions and the school boards and other boards and commissions. He also condemned the practice of leas ing land to the orientals and was strongly -opposed to the present high taxation. An announcement was made by the Rev. Edgar that the county health in stitute would be held on the 18th, 19th . and 20th as he believed that the phil antropic actions of the commercial club the county court and the city would make thi3 possible. Mike Groznik, 24, and Mary Zontar, 24, both of Oregon City were granted a marriage license at Vancouver on "Tuesday. T ' ' LOCATION OF GROCERS' ID Final Action Expected to be Taken at Meet of Merchants Association On May 15th. The decision as to whether or not the Grocer's Picnic will this year be held at Gladstone Park, is to be made on May 15 at the meeting of "the Re tail Merchant's association. A committee of Portland men to gether with local representatives have been making the preliminary arrange ments and the final report to the or ganization will be made next Monday evening. The picnic for a number of years has been held at Bonneville and the' local merchants are attempting to have it brought to Clackamas county. Among the requirements made are accomodations for 5,000 people, police protection, transportation, parking space for automobiles, and similar arrangements. All of the details have been practically worked out. The pic nic will be held on July 26, and in the event that it will be staged on the Chautauqua grounds, all of the local stores will be closed for the occasion. Special trains are to be provided for the Portland visitors. SALEM PAPER MILL TO EFFECT IMPROVEMENTS SALEM, May 4. Improvements ag gregating between $50,000 and $60,000 will be made in the plant of the Ore gon Pulp & Paper company within the next few months, according to C. F. Beyerl, general manager of the com pany, this morning. Contracts have already been let and plans drawn for the installation of six completely new horizontal water fil ters which will take care of 5,000,000 gallons of water every 24 hours, but which will be so constructed that this amount can be doubled when required. The installation of these filters will cost over $50,000 and will be com pleted by August. They will occupy a floor space of 50 by 60 feet on the south side of the mill. Further improvements in the ' mill will involve an expenditure of $5000 to be spent on the reconstruction of the furnaces so that the cinder nui sance will be eliminated. "We are not only doing this for the sake of the public, but also for our own sake," said Mr. Beyerl, this morn ing, "for cinders get Into the paper and must be eliminated to produce superior products." In regard to the new filtration plants and the importance of water in the manufacture of paper, Mr. Beyerl said that the company was now using twice as much water as the city of Salem and with the new im provements it would use four times as much. To manufacture the high grades of paper which the firm is now making a specialty of it is necessary to have the water as near perfectly clear as is possible to obtain. "It may be of interest for the public to know that we are now manufactur ing the only rolls of adding machine paper on the Pacific coast. The spools are even manufactured in Salem," he said. , i With the completion of the improve ment the company will devote its facilities to the manufacture of other specialties and high grade bond paper. TAX REDUCTION PLANS FOR ELECTION STATED An agreement has been reached with J. C. Cooper, president of the state reduction clubs as to the means ures to be sponsored at the forthcom ing general election by the state tax reduction clubs, announces Chris Scheubel. Cooper, however, insists upon a sep arate measure which has for its only object the repeal of the 1.2 millage tax for the support of the state uni versity and agricultural college. An other measure drafted by Scheubel provides for the repeal of the 1.2 millage tax, but in addition provides an assessment scheme which Schue bel says will raise the present asses sed valuation of property on the tax rolls. In addition to the Schuebel meas ure and the straight millage tax re peal measure, the State Tax Reduc tion clubs will submit four other measures. A constitutional amend ment requiring a two-thirds majority to authorize the issuance of bonds; one requiring a two-thirds majority before bonds in excess of the 6 per cent limitation may be voted; an other providing that the legislature cannot refer any measures to the people for ratification except const! tutional amendments: and an initia tive measure providing for a gradu ated income tax. MATERIAL ARRIVING FOR OIL TANKS AT ESTACADA ESTACADA, May 8. Material for the Standard Oil company's tanks, which are to be built at this place, has commenced to arrive. ACTION AGAINST POLICE OFFICER - HERE DISMISSED Charge of Disturbing Peace Brought by Walter Bennett Against George Titus Is Heard In Recorder's Court. THREAT OF WITNESS IS ALLEGED ON STAND Complaint Faulty, Is Holding of Judge; Trial Room Is Crowded b y Spectators. The suit brought against night offi cer George Titus, by Walter S. Ben nett, charging a breach of the peace, was dismissed im the recorder's court Monday afternoon. Tried before a crowded courtroom, the case was fought upon its merits though after the conclusion of the ar gument Judge Kelly held that the complaint did not constitute cause for action in the form in which the facts were, stated. The action was brought by Bennett on the charge that the officer, without provocation, "shoved a gun in hi.; stomach.'' Titus, in return to these charges, introduced evidence to the effect that Bennett had made veiled threats i against the officials and that his ac tion, taken, in discharge of his legal duty, was further taken in his own defense against what he belieed might (Continued on Page Four.) AN .UNPRECEDENTED OFFER THIS IS OUR OFFER Tou may secure a year's subscription to the Oregon City Enter prise during the period commencing May 19, 1922 and ending June 3, 1922, at just one-half the regular rate, provided your subscription is not in arrears. Thus you secure the paper for one year for only WITH THIS PROVISION: . Remember that your back subscription must be paid up to within the current year. If you are in arrears you may take advantage of this special price by paying up to date at the usual rate of $1.50 per annum, and then in advance for as many years as you care to at the special half-price rate of 75c during the dates IVIay 19 tlx to June 3rd, 1922 The OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE is the oldest established newspaper in Clack amas county: It carries more news of the week's events in county, state and nation than any other county paper. Of special interest to rural subscribers is our country correspondence department Remember that this half-price bargain offer holds goods only bttween the dates to June 3d. Act now! A whole year' s reading for 75c! Mail your subscription THE OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE ENTERPRISE BUILDING BONUS LAW TEST SUITS ARE DECIDED BY COURT SALEM, May 6. Decision in three bonus suits brought to determine the constitutionality of different; phases of the bonus law, against the veter ans' state aid commission were given today by Judges Bingham and Kelly of the circuit court, following a hear ing this morning. In the suit of Fred K. Hollister, an ex-soldier .who enlisted in Oregon, but who is now a resident of California, to determine whether or not he is en titled to the loan or bonus, the court rendered a decision in favor of the petitioner and ruled that the plaintiff was entitled to either the loan or bonus. In the suit of Sallie Carson of La Grande, brought to determine whether or not the relatives of a deceased sol dier are entitled to loans as well as cash, the court held that any qualified relative under the bonus law was. en titled to the loan privileges. 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HOSS, SUITOR APPEALS TO EMBASSY FOR ENGLISHGUARD British War Veteran Applies to Legation for Escort to Safeguard Against Attacks of Agents of Girl's Father. DETECTIVES' ARREST AIM OF YOUNG MAN Affair With Texan's Daughter Said to Have Started During Student Days at University. NEWARK, N. J., May 8. A request that the British embassy send an agent to escort him from the station tomorrow so that he would not be molested .has been made by Alexander E. Robertson, British war veteran, who plans to go to Washington to press his charges that private detec tives attempted to railroad him' out of the country because of his efforts to win the hand of Miss Mary Culber son, daughter of Senator Charles A. Culberson of Texas. This (became known today when it j was learnea tnat ttooensoo, wno lives in Bloomfield, had written a special-delivery letter to Morris Pe terson, secretary of the British em bassy, . supplementing a telegram sent yesterday. Robertson is seeking to have the embassy assist him in obtaining the arrest of John Rhuland and T. G. . (Continued on rage Foot) carrying local items from every part of the county. A well defined editorial policy, following a consistent development program, is an exclusive feature with the Oregon City Enterprise among county papers. County Court proceedings and news of the commissioner's court are carried . at regular intervals- Managing Editor OREGON THREE GUBERNATORIA CANDIDAF SPEAK Pat -V at Political Meet Konsored by Enterprise. I. Li. Patterson, L. E. Bean and J. D. Lee, candidates "for the Republican nomination for governor will speak at the Enterprise's Political Meeting Saturday evening, May 13. Telegraphic advise from the three candidates was received yesterday, together with the Information that Governor Ben Olcott, who is a candi date for re-election, will not be able to attend. Governor Olcott has an nounced as his policy that he will make no public appearances and has declined to break from the precedent Word from the other candidates is still awaited. The committee in charge of the ar rangements for the meeting is plan ning on a capacity crowd at the Moose Hall where the meeting is to be held and it is probable that some special political attractions will be offered. Complete details will probably not be announced until Saturday morning, due to the fact that several of the candidates are at present attempting to adjust their speaking programs throughout the state so as to accomo date the date in Oregon City. MAN ATTEMPTS LIFE OF E ANACORTES, Wash., May 4. S. O. Dost, aged 60, formerly a resident of Anaoortes, but now of Seattle, is in jail here as a result of an alleged at tempt on the life of Judge George A. Joiner, former superior court judge of Skagit county. of May 19th TODAY! CITY, OREGON 4 CORPORATIONS WILL PAY ENTIRE COST OF OUTLET Subscription of $106,000 Is Guaranteed by P. R. L. P., v Hawley, Crown Willamette and Southern Pacific Co- RESOLUTION PASSED AT COUNCIL MEETING Location of Route Expected to be Decided on Thursday by Highway Commission. The South End road, over the Fifth street route is financed. On Thursday the city and the cor porations interested in the project will go before the State Highway com mission with a definite agreement, and ask the establishment of the route. The total of $106,000, representing the cost of the road within the city limits, has been practically subscrib ed, and Oregon City will bear none of the cost. . A resolution, accepting the tentative proposition made by the corporations was passed at a special session of the council last evening, which also agreed to the granting of certain con cessions to the companies. W. P. Hawley and F. I. Fuller, vice president of the P. R. L. and P., were present' at the session. Clarence Fields, local traffic manager of the P. R. L. and P., and L. A. Henderson and M. . Latourette, members of the South End Road committee also at tended. The amounts to be donated by the different companies" are: Hawley Pulp and Paper company, f30,000. P. R. L. .and P., $35,000. Southern Pacific, $25,000. Crown-Willamette, $10,000. The amount to be given by the S. P. has not been definitely settled as the approval of the action of the Ore gon department has yet to be ap proved by the main offices. Excess Cost Protected. Arrangements have been made through the Hawley company and the P. R. L and P. to take up any reason able amount over the $106,000 -which the cost might run beyond the esti mates. The agreements tentatively agreed to last night are: The companies are to finance the complete construction of the Fifth street road within the city limits, the state highway commission will handle the engineering, the P. R. L. and P. will extend its present passenger serv ice to Canemah, construct and main tain a six foot walk between Oregon City and Canemah, light the walk, and light the main street in the city of Canemah. In return for these concessions Ore gon City has agreed to extend the ma jor and minor freight franchises of the P.. R. L.. and P., to the period for which the passenger franchise runs until 1943, to vacate Third street, to vacate Main street for vehicular traf fic from the end of the pavement to the south boundary of the city and re quest the county to take similar ac tion on the portion from the end of the city limits to Canemah, and to grant certain concessions to be later agreed upon as to the limits of the freight franchise and the annual charge made for it by the city. The question of lightening the re strictions on the hauling of logs thru the city during the daytime was dis cussed at length, and agreed upon on the condition that arrangements be made" where this could be done onl7 on special permits from either the mayor or street committee. It was pointed out that the present trackage facilities and those which will be built in the space available would not be sufficient to permit all of the hauling during the night hours. No Improve ments in the paper mills can be ex pected unless a way can be guaran teed for the importation of sufficient raw material to keep them operating, Mr. Hawley pointed out. Hawley Makes Deal. The negotiations over the South End road, though extending over a long period, have been intensive for the past two months. The success of the financing plans have been prac tically due to the efforts of Mr. Haw ley, who with Mr. Fuller and Frank lin Griffith, president of the P. R. L. and P., has been working on the ar rangements. It was through the in fluence of Mr. Hawley that the con tribution from the Crown-Willamette has been secured. The negotiations about a month ago practically reached a sticking point when Mr. Hawley agreed to so materially increase his proportion of the expense as to guar antee the raising of the necessary funds for the improvement. Under the agremenfall of the ne gotiations are to be officially closed by the time that the new route is opened for traffic The highway commission has indicated that it - wishes to rush the affair to comple tion in order to have the routing com pleted by the time the new bridge is finished across the Willamette. By this time it Is expected that all of the (Continued on Page Four)