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About Morning enterprise. (Oregon City, Or.) 1911-1933 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1912)
s WEATHER INDICATIONS. 5 Oregon City Friday rain or snow; southeasterly . winds. $ Friday fair east, rain or snow 3 S west portion; southerly winds. The only daily newspaper be- twean Portland and Salem; circu- $ lates in every section of Clacka- mas County, with a population. of 30.000. Are you an advertiser? WEEKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISH ED 15 66 VOL. II No. 156. OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1912. Pkb Week, 10 Cents T. R. WON'T Run DECLARES CHIEF' PRESIDENT ABBOTT OF OUTLOOK SAYS ROOSEVELT IS SURE OF GROUND. HIS PLAN IS TO DISCOURAGE TALK Former Chief Executive To Take No Part In Pro-convention Con tests Relations With Taft Cordial. CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, n. y., Jan. 4. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is not a candidate tor President, ac cording to Lawrence F. Abbott, presi dent of (ue Outlook Company, of New York, with whom Mr. Roosevelt is actively associated. This statement is mads today In the Local Press, a weekly newspaper published here, the home of Mr. Abbott. The statement was brought out, the editor of the Local Press says, when he asked Mr. Abbott whether Mr. Roosevelt was a candidate. "You must understand, to begin with," Mr. Abbott says, in what is termed a "disinterested statement," "that whatever I say in answer to your question, I say solely on my own responsibility and without any con sultation with Mr. Roosevelt. "You ask me whether Mr. Roose velt is a candidate for the Presidency. I answer, no. He is not a candidate; he does not desire to be a candidate; he has discouraged and i3 discourag ing in every possible way all talk of his candidacy; and he will take no ac tive share of any kind in the contests of various candidates contests which are always in evidence for two or three months preceding any National Convention." Mr. Abbott then reviewa Mr. Roosevelt's connection with National politics during the past three years, "in order to understand the political situation with regard to the Presi dential nomination next summer," and then tells how President Roose velt declined the Republican nomina tion in 1908,- which he very easily could have had," and how Mr. Taft's nomination and election were brought about GOVERNOR DECIDES ON HANGMAN'S DAY SALEM, Or., Jan. 4. Friday, De cember 13 1912, has been set aside by Governor West as "hangman's day" if the proposed initiative meas ure to abolish capital punishment fails to carry at an election of the people in November. In granting a reprieve to Mike Mor gan who was convicted of murder in the first degree, he set Friday, Decem ber 13, as the day for the execution of Morgan today, and will follow the same course in connection with all other murderers who come to prison to be hanged. FIVE HUNDRED CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Guy Reddick enter tained informally the Five Hundred Club at their home in Greenpoint Wednesday evening. The prizea were won by Dr. L. G. Ice and Mrs. H. Martin. A toothsome luncheon was served. The Reddick home was beau tifully decorated with evergreens and jotted plants. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Garretson, next Wednesday two weeks. The following attended the 'meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Red dick: Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Ice, Mr. and Mra. A. L. Batcher, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Reddick, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Garretson and Miss Alma Moore. DEFY THE GOLD Underwear and Sweater Specials Odds and ends in Undershirts, $2 value 85 cents Odds and ends in Undershirts, $1.50 value (5 cents Cooper's all wool Underwear, $1.50 value Sl-15 Heavy Spring needle wool Underwear, $1-25 value 90 cents $2 Meator UnionSuits ... Sl-55 $3 Meator Union Suits . 82-30 $350 Meator Union Suits $3-75 $10 Keetch Auto Sweater Coaite S7-45 $8.50 Ray Neck Roll Collar Sweater Coats 'S6-50 $6 Rag Neck Roll Collar Sweater Coats S4-75 $3 Coats or Jerseys in G. & M. make $'() A glance will convince you of the splendid values we are offering. Price Brothers WHY DO ALLTHE GIRLS IN THE FASHION PLATES WINTER SPORTS TOWN'S DELIGHT SNOWBALLING AND SLEIGHING BECOME POPULAR PASTIMES ON STREETS. CHILDREN HAVE FUN COASTING Liveryman, With His Jingling Sleigh Bells, Makes Hundreds En vious Snow More Than Two Inches. The maddest boy in town Thursday was the boy who had received a pair of roller skates from Santa Claus in stead of a good strong sled. His more fortunate playmates were quick to take advantage of the snow and every street' in town with any slope at all to it was. promptly pre-empted by crowds of laughing youngsters. Snow is not so common an occur rance here that the flurry could pass unnoticed. In the earlier part of the day, the town wore a surly after holiday appearance, which together with the unusual cold made the streets somewhat deserted. The first few spattering snowflakes, however, (Continued on page three.) MENTOR UNIONS PERPETRATED BY WALT Ac DOUGA LL FERDINAND, -CHARLES. Whose Morganatic Wife May Be Raised to Royal Rani. .'2 la S3' ORCHESTRA TO HAVE The Philharmonic Orchestra will take up rehearsals again, beginning tonight at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the Congregational church. There is every indication that be fore the season closes Oregon City will possess one of the finest orches tras in the state. When players will drive fifteen miles on a winter night for the privilege or practicing with the orchestra, there must indeed, be a spirit of loyalty that makes success a certainty. There are two women in the or ganization, Miss Vida Williams, pianist, and Mrs.' John Crawford, 'cello soloist. Oregon City has for a long time needed an institution of this sort, not alone for the pleasure it gives, but for its educational value to the. community at large. STUART FUNERAL TO BE HELD TODAY The remains of the late J. A. Stuart, who died at his home at Sea side Tuesday, arrived In this city Thursday, and were taken to the I. O. O.. F. hall where the funeral ser vices will be con 'ucted this after noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. A. Hay- worth, pastor of the Baptist church, will officiate and he. will be asisted by the I. O. O. P., the order of which the deceased had been a mem ber many years, he being one of the oldest members. The interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. Is., v V i 1 POSE LIKE THIS? HILL MEN HERE II FREQUENT VISITS TO CITY THOUGHT TO MEAN CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. LARGE PURCHASES IN PORTLAND Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Likely To Change Hands Terminals Bought. SEEKING RAILWAY The report that the Hill interests have purchased the O.' W. P. and are negotiating for the entire Port pany properties in and about Portland is strengthened by the fact that Pres ident B. S. Josselyn of the P. R., L. & P. Company is known to have been in frequent consultation with the representatives of a large financial interest during the past four months. This man has spent much time in Portland during that period and he and Mr. Josselyn and occasionally oth er representatives of the interests he represents, have made frequent trips over" the O. W. P. line In Mr. Josse lyn's private car. They have been to Oregon City several times to inspect the power plant on the West Side. Employes of the road say that special parties have been taken out over the lines in the Josselyn car more fre quently during the past few months than ever before in the history of the road. J. J. Hill is known to have the greatest confidence in the future of Portland, and to be a rm believer in the statement frequently made by John F. Stevens, when he was head of the Hill lines in Oregon that Port land is destined to be the greatest city on the Pacific Coast Every ac tion of Mr. Hill has demonstrated his great confidence in the future of Portland and Oregon. The building of the North Bank road, the Oregon Trunk, the purchase of the Oregon Electric and the United Railways properties have all indicated -his be lief in the future growth of-Oregon. In connection with Hill's ownei shin of the Oregon Electric and the. United Railways It is significant that neither of those companies has its own power resources, but both are dependent upon the power plants of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company at Oregon City, and on the Clackamas. The purchase of - the Portland Railway, Light & Power properties would assure the Hill elec tric lines their own power and would be in line with Mr. Hill's policy. It Is recognized by all railroadmen that the O. W. P. property is the best and most- available terminal proposition In Portland, and, taken In connection with the inmarPoulsen mill site, adjoining the frek rrd south of Hawthorne hrUnvs an itWl terminal for a large rail jine. ' The lines follow the Willamette river to Oregon City, run up the f'lackamas to Cazadero, and cut acrosrf the coun try to Fairview on the Columbia river and to a connection with he main line of the O.-W. R. & N. Otmpany. It is known that within the past year complete examinations of the O. w. p. properties have been made by : : .. ... "(Continued on paye two.) CHURCHES MAKE FIGHT FOR SHAW RESOLUTION URGING HIS RETEN TION ADOPTED BY FOUR "r CONGREGATIONS. CALLED MOST 'EFFICIENT OFFICER' Baptists Commend Outgoing Council And Pledge Support To , New Council And Mayor. Several of the churches took a hand last night in the fight for a chief, of police and, with one exception, they indorsed Chief Shaw. There were fairly good attendances, and the fol lowing resolution was adopted by all the congregations that field meetings, except that of the First Baptist "Resolved, That the members of this chureh most heartily indorse and commend the City Council of Oregon City, for their action in retaining the present chief of police, E. L. Shaw, in his present position as we consider that he has made the most efficient police officer that Oregon City has ever had. "We believe that the city should show its commendation of all efficient officers by retaining them in office." This resolution was adopted by tne congregations of the Congregational church, the First Pjesbyterian church; the United Brethren church and the Methodist church. The same resolution was offered at a meeting at the First Baptist church, but the following substitute was adopted: "Resolved, That the First Baptist church of Oregon City most heartily commends the efforts of the outgoing city council in its work of inforcing the laws of Oregon City during the past year, and pledge to the incom ing Mayor and new council our hearty support in their attempt during the coming year to give the city a good clean government." The pastor, Rev. Landsborpugh, presided over the meeting at the First Presbyterian church and A. L. Frost was secretary. The resolution' was adopted by a unanimous vote. The resolution also was adopted by a unanimous vote by the congregation of the United Brethren church. CHARTER BOARD TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT The charter board, nafflffd by ex- Mayor Brownell, and the former City Council, will meet tonight in the Coun cil Chamber to continue its work. The board decided at meetings before the holidays upon a business form of government. Mayor Dimick also has expressed himself as being in favor of a business form of government and it is probable that he and the board can agree upon a plan. The Mayor thinks the city should have a busi ness manager. The board can only recommend a revised charter to be voted upon by the people. If it is adopted, officers as provided in the charter will be voted upon at the next general election. 2 HELD ON CHARGE OF STEALING WATCH Tom Maloney and George Henry, charged with robbery, were held over to the grand jury in bonds of $250 each by Justice of the Peace Samson Thursday. The men are accused of having stolen a watch from Frank Soldat at- the corner of Sixth and Main streets They were arre3ted by Policemaa Green. Soldat said that he was approached by the men who asked him the time. When he took his watch from his pocket they seized it, he declares. The watch was re covered. WIFE SAYS HUSBAND GAVE HER BLACK EYE Catherine Sauers, through her at torneys,. Brownell and Stone, filed suit Thursday for a divorce from Wil liam F. Sauers, alleging cruelty. They were married September 11, 1901. The plaintiff alleges that her husband frequently beat her, and that while they were living in Portland July 27, 1911 he threw her out of their home and blackened er eyes by beating her with his .fists. She asks $25 a month alimony and $100 attorney's fee. " .. COUNTY COURT TO E LEVY TODAY The County . Court announced Thursday that the tax levy would be made today. Because of the increase in the state tax levy and the act re quiring the county court to raise $8 per capita for school children, there will be an increase over the levy last year. The court will name the road supervisors in the fifty-five districts next Thursday. It is expected that at least three-fourths of the present su pervisors will be reappointed. TOSTlD'SflY OREGON CITY AND HOLLADAY TO PLAY Trained to the minute, chuck full of confidence in their ability to bring home the championship of the whole Willamette Valley, the members of the Oregon City Football team are anxiously awaiting the referee's whistle to sound on the Columbus Club grounds at Portland next Sun day. It will be the signal for a sec ond clash this season between the local prides and the Holladay Athletic Club of Portland. Along in the forepart of the sea son these two teams met on the Cane mah Park grounds. After the smoke or rather mud had cleared away neith er was declared the winner. It was a no-score game, bitterly fought throughout and replete with brilliant plays by individual lights. Since then the Falls City aggrega tion has.met the best independent teams from Portland and has yet to taste defeat The locals have never had their goal-line crossed. Holladay won the city champion ship of Portland last Sunday when they defeated McLoughlin by a score of 5 to 0. McLoughlin was beaten earlier in the season by Oregon City. Score 3 to 0. Even on paper the coming game looks like the best match of the sea son. Holladay will be reinforced by the addition of Cole, Camport and Yett. A large crowd of local football fans from this city will journey to the City of Roses with the boys to root for the home team. All loyal "bugs" who contemplate making the trip are requestel to leave with the team on the 12:30 p. m. car from Oregon City. Manager White expects a large lot lowing and wants them to meet with the eleven at the O. "W. P. freight depot and take car from there. KAFFE RRAINCHAN nnm riiTrr.Ti!?tri ILUb a mnst eniovable afternoon was spent Thursday by the members of tha. WafFo Krainr.han Club, the hos tess being Mrs. John Vigelius. The afternoon was devoted to a social time and needlework. A delicious luncheon was served. The rooms of the Vigelius home were decorated with holly Oregon grape and ever greens. Present were Mrs. Chris Hartman, Mrs. A. Knapp, Mrs. L. A. Nobel, Mrs. D. M. Klemsen, Mrs. F. Schwartz, Mrs. Busi, Mrs. Gus Schnorr, Mrs. Richard Petzold, Mrs. T. Strohmeyer, Mrs. William Stover, Mrs. Dambach, Mrs. Peter Kloostra, Mrs. Rudolph Seiler, Mrs. Seward, " Scripture Cottage Occupied. The cottage of S- F. Scripture an the lot on Eleventh street recently completed by A. L.. Blanchard con tractor, is occupied by Mr. Skene, abstractor, and family, who recently moved to this city from Salem. The cottage is one of the most up-to-date in this city, having five rooms and reception hall Patronize our advertiser. S553 IF YOU WANT TO SEE A NO. 1 PROGRAM VISIT THE ELECTRIC THEATRE TONIGHT See little Mary Piciford and Owen Moore in the new release entitled Love Heeds Not Showers This is splendid. The Turn of the Wheel THIS IS A RELIANCE. Desperate Desmond AI - most Wins Comedy Harry (Mox) Confer In Song Don't miss this Program. Com plete change daily. OUR PISH MARKET IS ATTRACTIVE We liave the Bests Fish at the lowest prices. Come to see us. Our store is new clean and up-to-date. BROWN'S, 7th near Main IISSUR SDH BURNS EXPECTED TO GO TO SHAW DECLARES HE 111 NOT QUIT ANDRESEN AND MEYER ANSWER CHARGE OF MAYOR REGARD ING CITY'S FINANCES BE ING IN BAD SHAPE. Mayor Dimick said Thursday night that owing to his having been busy all day trying a case in court he did not have time to file his appointments with the City Recorder and instruct his appointees to go to work. He, however, declared that as soon as he had the opportunity he would do so, and that he had no doubt as to his ultimate success. Charles E. Burns, appointed chief by the Mayor, will piouaDly assume his duties tomorrow. Jack Frost and W. W. Bradley, it is said, will start work as nignt police men then The present chief of po lice, E. L. Shaw, said Thursday tnae he intended-to remain chief until the council had approved the appointment of his successor. So it is reasonably certain that Oregon -City will have two chiefs for a time, at least. F. J. Meyer, president of the Coun cil, and chairman of the Finance Com mittee, said that, the present chief would hold on until the appointment of his successor was confirmed by the council. He declared that the eight members of the council who had stood out against the confirming of the appointments of the Mayor had no intention of receding from the posi tion taken at the meeting Wednesday night, "We have the 'power of regu lating the pay of any officer the May or may appoint," said Mr. Meyer. Mr. Meyer and former president of the City Council and chairman of the Finance Committee, William Andre sen, took exceptions to a statement of the Mayor regarding the finances of the city. Mayor Dimick in his statement said: "In the first nlace the street war rants and general fund warrants can not be cashed at a bank, neither can the warrants be sold in the open market, and a few week's ago there were bids asked for public comfort toil ets and only one bid was received and other contractors stated that they would not do any work for a city and be paid in city warrants where the warrants could not be sold, and I may say that there is no city in Oregon that has been so carelessly and so negligently run wherein its warrant indebtedness goes begging to such anv extent that the warrants cannot be sold." "The First National Bank," said Mr. Andresen, "is taking care of all warrants presented by patrons of the bank. They are not taken at a dis count, but at par. The bank of Ore gon City is not taking the warrants, because, as I understand, It has all the bonds the law allows it to carry. It carries county, school and water bonds. The warrant indebtedness of Oregon City does not amount to near ly as much as that of other Willa mette Valley towns o the same size. There is a much larger indebtedness of the same character-in Albany, Cor- v ills and Eugene.. The total indeb tedness of this city, not including the water bonds is in the neighborhood ox $100,000., "So difficult has it been to make assessments for street improvements, on account of the grading and. rock, the assessments were deferred until the work was done and bids by the cubic yard were received. The as sessments for Madison street were made before the work was done and the people were dissatisfied. The $29 500, with the money due for as sessments, will take up all warrants in street improvements. Then there is every reason to believe that all the banks will take up the warrants as before. "When I became a member of the City Council six years ago (Mr. Dim ick had Just gone out as Mayor) the general fund warrants ran for three years. Now they are taken up In less than one year. The indebtedness of the city has increased, but the in come has Increased in proportion or more. The tax rate of eight mills has prevailed all the time." "The First National Bank takes up all warrants of patrons," said Mr. Meyer, present chairman of the Fi nance Committee. "The reason the warrants have not been cashed as readily as before is that more than $200,000 of them used for the Improve ment of streets, - have been thrown on the market at once. There has been to some extent a shortage of money, and the banks have been com pelled to look after the interests of other customers. The contractors, needing money to tile them over, have not held the warrants. The warrants, however, are cashed at par and there has been none sold at a discount. So far as the financial con dition of Oregon City is concerned there is no- city in the state that