WEATHER INDICATIONS. $ Oregon City Rain Thursday; brisk southerly winds. Oregon Rain Thursday; brisk 3 4 southerly winds interior. 8'S'$S VOL. Ill No. 20. T OF PRESIDENT TODAY UNCLE OF ENGLAND'S KING WILL DRINK TEA WITH TAFT. "FIRST LADV'TO SERVE REFRESHMENT White House Reception To Dis tinguished Visitor To Be Simple Function "Call" Will Be Returned. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Arrange ments for the reception tomorrow of the Duke of Connaught were complet ed by the White House and the State Department tonight. The uncle of one king and brother of another will be received as simply as is consistent with etiquette. As the Duchess and the Princess Patricia will not visit Washington, the Duke will go through the program arranged for his reception unsupport ed, except for the British ambassador, James Bryffe, the staff of the British embassy and his personal aide. Col onel Lowther. . Altogether his stay m the capital will be brief, and during most of his six or seven hours in Washington he will be on home territory, within the acre or two covered by ' the British embassy According to the announcement giv en out at the White House, the Duke will arrive in Washington at 4:20 to morrow afternoon. Major A. W. Butt3, personal aide to President Taft, will meet him at the Union Station, and with the British ambassador and the embassy staff, will form his es cort to the embassy. At 5 o'clock the Duke is expected to reach the White House. He will be whirled away from the embassy in a White House motor. The Duke will be received by Presi dent Taft in much the same way as new ambassadors are received. As he enters the Executive mansion he will be met by the military and naval aides of the President and escorted to the green room and then taken to the blue room, with the British ambassa dor and Chandler Hale, Third Assis tant Secretary of State. He will be presented formally to President Taft by the British ambas sador. After the Duke is introduced hi3 staff will be presented. After this Mrs. Taft will serve tea. AT TRIAL OF WILDE PORTLAND, Jan. 24. Introduction of testimony in the Wilde trial before Judge Kavanaugh had not progressed thirty minutes today before it de veloped that the record book in which . were kept the minutes of the meet ings of the board of directors of the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank had disappeared simultaneously with the suspension of that institution, August 20, 1907. By means of this recording book the defense had expected to of fer documentary proof that purchase by the bank of $500,000 of telephone bonds from Wilde, out of which the embezzlement charge against Wilde grew, was regularly considered and approved by the directorate of the bank. Another surprise was furnished when two drafts of the by-laws of the Oregon Savings Bank, each purport ing to be the only and briginal draft of that document, were offered in evi dence. The prosecution had called Li. O. Ralston, ex-president of the Oregon Savings Bank, which subse quently became the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank, who testified that the only draft of the by-laws of that bank was prepared by the law firm of Long & Sweek. ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 24. Governor Dix refused to interfere in the case of Albert W. Wolters, slayer of Ruth Wheeler, the girl whom he lured to his rooms in New York City on the pretense of employment as a steno grapher. Wolter will be electrocuted in ting sing prison Monday morning. DUKE GU t il! 1 1 itiSul (591 1 il January Edison Records are ready for yoti to hear Come in and hear these new selections. Whether you have an Edison machine or not; whether you want to buy or not. We are always glad to play them for you. We have every one of them and a complete stock of the older numbers. If you do not receive a list of the new records each month let us know and we will mail you one. Ask to hear these numbers played. 899 Waiting Down By the Mississippi Shore Duet 911 Kathleen Mauvoreen (Instrumental) t... Trio 912 Killarney, My Home O'er the Sea Song 913 I Love To Tell-The Story (Sacred Selection.) . ' : . Burmeister & Andresen OREGON CITY JEWELERS :, : Suspension Bridge Comer nou MOTHER FEARS SON HAS BEEN DROWNED W. J. Wilson, coroner of Clacka mas county, is in receipt of a letter from Mrs. George Careen ter. nf Sil ver City, Iowa, inquiring for her son, John A. Carpenter, whom she has not heard from for the past three months. She is much concerned over his negli gence in not writing. The letters ad- aressea to mm from his mother and other relatives at Iowa are returned to the writers unopened. Mrs. Carpenter states that the last time her son wrote to her he was in Oregon City and he said he in tended going boat riding, and she fears he has been drowned. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the young man would favor his mother by writing to her. Mrs. Carpenter gives her address as Silver City, Iowa, box 147, or address W. J. Wil son, Oregon City, who will communi cate with Mrs. Carpenter. CIVIL WAR TO ADDRESS BOYS The Knights of King Arthur, a lo cal organization of boys, will give an entertainment at the First Presbyter ian church tomorrow evening. The feature of the program will be a lec ture by Colonel J. S. Hamilton; a veteran of the Civil War. He will de liver his famous lecture entitled, "Three Years in the Saddle." Colonel Hamilton was a scout in the Union army, and being a good talker, will portray his own thrilling experiences in a most realistic manner. Other numbers on the program will be: Se lection, "Cold Winter," Boys' Glee Club, of Oregon City High School; reading, Mrs. Lee Bequeath; vocal solo, Miss Maud Moore; Vocal solo, Miss Mary Confer; violin solo, Har less Ely. Pearl Found In Oyster. Mrs. M. K. Hunter, of this city, while preparing oysters for dinner a few nights ago, found a pearl. It is unusually large, urn q WEEKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED IS 66 OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY- 25, 1912. A CASE OF EGGS. JAMES F. CALLBREATH, JR. Denver Man Who Is Secretary of American Mining Congress. SOCIETY MAY ERECT F The drinking fountain at the corner of Seventh and Main streets, will be remodeled so as to conform to the Oregon state law in having the sani tary drinking cups attached. Hereto fore it was necessary for the public to use the tin cup, and it was decided to have the sanitary cups. The foun tain was erected by the Clackamas County Humane Society August 22, 19Q2. It was recently reported that the fountain had been removed per manently, but this report was errone ous There is reported that the Clack amas County Humane Society will erect another fountain in the city, the location of which has not yet been ueuiuea upon THIEF ENTERS HOUSE The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warner on Eighth and Madi son streets, was robbed Sunday af ternoon. ' Mr. Warner was at the Willamette Pulp & Paper Company's plant on the West Side. Mrs. War ner, in company with Mrs. Robert Goodfellow, left the Warner home about 1 o'clock, and not returning un til about 4:3') were surprised to find that the house had been entered by means of the woodlift. The burglars entered the basement by the side door, and climbing up the woodlift entered the kitchen. A pair of pearl opera glasses, a fountain pen ,an East man camera, reading glasses, two books of postage stamps, 100 pennies and $5 in silver were taken. The camera and the fountain pen were the property of Charles Warner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warner, who died four years ago, The articles stolen were carried away in a paper belong ing to the Warner family. It is probable that the robber saw the family leave, and entered shortly after. The thief left the house through the dining room door opening onto the rear porch. IF WAS REAL PERSON Mrs. EVa Dye receives many cur curious and inquiring letters. The following received Tuesday is a sample: I have been reading your intensely interesting book, "McLoughlin and Old .Oregon. Will you excuse the liberty taken by a stranger of thank ing you for the facinating story, and also asking you if Dr. McLoughlin was an actual person, or was a wond erful creation of your own to repre sent a type of the Hudson Bay factor. I ask not from idle curiosity, but I am studying the Western part of our country for the benefit of a club to which I belong and do not remember to have come across his name before. I fear this very question shows great ignorance of my subject. Asking you again to excuse this liberty I have taken, I am Very sincerely yours, LUCY BELL. CALLED SWINDLER Edgar N. Ayres, son of M. O Ayres, a wealthy banker of Dakota City, Neb., waa arrested Wednesday by Chief of Police Shaw on a charge of obtaining money under false pre tences. Ayres is accused of having cashed several worthless checks in Stevenson, Wash. Sheriff Knox, of Stevensn, wired Sheriff Mass that Ayres was thought to be in this city, Sheriff Knox will arrive here today to take the prisoner to Stevenson. Ayres showed the chief a letter from his father in which money had been enclosed. The elder Ayres wrote that he was going to Florida for the benefit of his health and is probably there now. At the request of the pris oner, Chief Shaw telegraphed to the cashier of the bank at Dakota City giving the information that Ayres was under arrest. He says that his father will help him to get out of the trouble. - The prisoner is accused of having cashed three checks made out to himself. He is said to have had no money in the hank. ... 0 REGISTRATION IS URGED BY BOURNE SENATOR SUGGESTS THAT GOOD GOVERNMENT RALLIES BE HELD IN SCHOOLS. OREGON SYSTEM HAS COME TO STAY Meetings, Says Statesman, Will Aid In Obtaining Early Registra tion Superintendents' To Help. Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr., has addressed the. following letter to County Clerk Mulvey and the other county clerks in the state: It is now conceded even by the bit terest enemies of popular government that the Oregon system has come to stay. Heretofore the friends of popu lar government have been compelled to devote their energies to defnding that system against the attacks of its enemies and have had little oppor tunity to devote attention to the task of improving the system or perfect ing its operation. Now that the op position has been overcome, I am writing to ask your opinion of a plan which I believe will make the system work, more satisfactorily. A3 you know, our statutes require that the Secretary, of State shall mail to every registered voter, certain pamphlets giving information regard ing candidates and measures "to be voted upon by the people, pistribu tion of these pamphlets and their careful reading by the people, is a very important feature of the system, and, therefore, early registration of voters is desirable. I suggest that the county officers and especially county clerks and school superintendents, arrange with citizens of all parties in rural com munities to hold good government rallies in school houses, at which meetings a notary public or justice of the peace can be present to fill out registration blanks for voters and send the same to the county clerk. At such meetings measures proposed for adoption by the people could be discussed. - Quite likely good feeling would be promoted by not discuss ing candidates on such occasions, but leaving the discussion entirely to measures. In my opinion, the initia tive and referendum is of great value as an educational agency since it en courages voters to study and discuss public questions. These good government rallies at country school houses would not only be a benefit socially, but secure early registration and be a benefit educa tionally. They would tend to make the operation of our popular govern ment laws more satisfactory and thus further refute the assertion made in the East by the enemies of the Ore gon system, that our laws are im practicable. I am also writing the County Super intendent because he has general su pervision of the use of our school houses. I wish you would talk with him and if you approve of the plan, take such steps as you deem best to start the movement in your county. I believe this will help to secure early and complete registration in rural communities, and facilitate your own work. EVANGELIST EVANS 9 Nine adults came forward Wednes day night, at the First Baptist church at the call of Evangelist Evans, and espoused Jesus Christ as their per sonal Saviour. Mr. Evans addressed a large gathering in the afternoon and will continue the meetings this week and over Sunday. Among other things he said that the' great need of the church is some power to lead men to do what they are already convinced is right. - Mr. Evans took for his text the story of the rich young ruler who came to Jesus inquiring what he should do to inherit eternal life. "This young man came to Jesus and came running," said the evange list. ''That is more than some are do ing. Man "does not naturally come to Jesus. Every desire which any man may have to find a higher- life is created by the Holy Spirit of God. This young man was drawn thither to Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. i "Enthusiasm is half the battle in spiritual conquest. He came kneel ing. He got out of the rut. Some people live in a rut and because a thing is ancient think it divine. A rut is nothing but a grave with both ends knocked out. Spiritual action and effort bring spiritual blessing and salvation. You begin to act as though you were a Christian and you will soon become one. ''The young man went away and refused to become a Christian be cause his heart was set on riches. He went back to his money. Rocke feller says his greatest pleasure is in playing a game of golf.'' I would rather be a gospel minister and know that my work is resulting in good to the souls of men than he the richest man on earth." MILLARD. GILLETT PROMOTED. Millard Gillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillett, of his city, who left Ore gon City in October to become a United. States sailor, has been pro moted, and is now in the hospital corps on the TJ. S. S. St. Louis and will now be at Mare Island. Mr. Gil lett has been since October at the Presidio. He is much Interested in his work. Before going to California Mr. Gillett was a mailcarrier in Port land. , " .. . WIFE IS FLIRT," SAYS MAN SUING ROY A. WIGHTMAN DECLARES SPOUSE FREQUENTS DANCE HALLS. MARTHA E. MAY IS GIVEN DIVORCE Margaret J. Raymond Granted Decree " From Msfn Who After Ten Years Separation Sent . For Her. Alleging that she has a penchant for flirting, Roy A.' Wightman Wed nesday filed suit for divorce against Theresa M. Wightman. They were married in March, 1908, at Madison Falls, Wis. The plaintiff alleges that his wife "frequently visited theaters and other places of amusement, and when remonstrated with, would in form plaintiff that she liked to flirt and enjoyed flirting better than any thing else."- He asserts that his wife frequented dances With other men, and September 14, 1911, left him. " Margaret J. Raymond was granted a divorce Thursday by Judge Camp bell from Henry Raymond. They were married in Durham, Ont., November 19, 1878. and plaintiff alleges that May 5, 1896, the defendant abandoned her and went to Alaska. She avers that he sent, for her in "July, 1910 but af ter she had been with him four days he left her. They have several grown children. Martha E. May was granted a di vorce Wednesday by Judge Campbell from Henry W. May. The plaintiff was awarded the custody of their child, Thomas. F.. C. Perry, through Attorneys Brownell and Stone filed suit for a divorce from Maud Perry. They were married August 18, 1909. The plain tiff alleges that he was deserted by his wife in November,. 1910. TO DREDGE WILLAMETTE WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. (Special. Some of the projects for wnich ap propriations are asked at this session of Congress are: Improvement of Willamette River between Portland, Oregon City and Harrisburg by dredging a six-foot low water channel 150 to 200 feet wide be low and 100 feet wide above the head of Clackamas Rapids; the removal of Copley's Rock, and the improvement of the river to Harrisburg to a low water -depth of 3 1-2 feet $40,000, with $2,500 for annual maintenance. It is estimated that with a six-foot depth at low water, the amount of freight that could be carried annually between Portland and Oregon City in the paper industry alone, would be as follows: Logs, 66,000,000 feet, or 1980 tons, at $300, $594,000; paper, 60,000 tons, at $60, $3,600,000; surplus, 11,000 tons, at $14, $155,000; oil, 55, 300 tons, at $3,165,000; general sup plies, $100 tons, at $100, $310,000. Improvement of Tillamook bar and bay, $207,000, with an additional sum of $407,000 to be raised by the Port of Tillamook, the Port of Bay City and the Port of Bayocean. Improve ment and maintenance of Siuslaw River, $5,000. Improvement and main tenance of Coos River, $3,000. Im provement and maintenance of Clat skanie ' River, $1,000. Maintenance Coos Bay, $10,000. Patronise our aavertisers. SHAW HAS CITIZENS CLEAN BACK YARDS Chief of Police Shaw, who is co operating with the health committee of the City Council, Tuesday notified residents of Railroad street, living between Fourth and Fifth streets, that they must clean their yards. He also notified residents of the same street, living between Seventh and Eighth streets, to clean their yards, the chief said Wednesday that all resi dents would be notified to put their premises In a sanitary condition. L. E. Kitsen, until two weeks ago connected with the Home Telephone Company in this city, was seriously injured in Vancouver Wednesday. Mr. Kitsen before leaving here accepted a position with the Northwestern Long Distance Telephone Company. While working on a pole thirty feet high on the Vancouver bridge, the young mail fell. He was hurried to the Vancouver hospital, and, accord ing to latest reports, he sustained ser ious injuries, but will recover. Al though Mr. Kitsen only lived in this city about a year he made many friends, and the information that he had been injured caused much re gret. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24. A stiff breeze today kept on the ground all except the more experienced aviators participating in the meet here. The amateurs had been warned not to fly, but Farnum T. Fish, the seventeen-year-old Los Angeles aviator, made several flights. duDsciibe for th DtJlr IBnterprtao The only daiiy newspaper be- $ tween Portland and Salem; circu- $ les in every section of Clacka 3 mas County, with a population of $ 30,000. Are you an advertiser? J 3 ?? S $ k 4 S Pee Week, 10 Cents WILLAMETTE TO HAVE ELECTION CITIZENS TO VOTE MONDAY ON PLAN TO INCORPORATE CITY. SUPREME COURT MAY BE INVOKED Lawyer Declares That Incorporation Of All Cities in State In Past Three Years Is Void. ' A legai figiit started several weeks ago to prevent the incorporation of Willamette as a city may result ir. a decision that the incorporation of all cities in Oregon since 1908 is void. Grant B. Dimick, who represents James Downey, the plaintiff in the suit to prevent the incorporation of Willamette, declared Wednesday that there were no legal means for the in corporation of cities. "The amendment to the constitu tion three years ago," said Judge Dim ick, "took from the Legislature the power of providing for incorporating cities. The Legislature has not pass ed any law since then making the constitutional provision operative, and it is admitted that it is not self-executing. The act of 1895 ha3 been applied by cities incorporating, but that law is unconstitutional because it delegates to the courts legisla tive authority. The courts throughout the United States have decided that laws delegating to courts legislative authority are void." The county court, however, has called an election for next Monday for the residents of Willamette to vote upon' the proposition of incor porating. A suit probably will be filed, and the Supreme Court event ually will be called upon to make a decision. About twenty-five cities have been incorporated in Oregon since the amendment to the consti tution. Willamette was incorporated as a city three years ago, but the county court did not canvass the votes, as provided by law, and it has been decided that the Incorporation wa3 void. The city brought suit against Downey, who owns rights of way for water pipes on the streets, to condemn his rights, and he retaliated by de claring that the city had not been properly incorporated. T. J. Gary, former mayor of Willa mette, is a candidate for the office, and the following are candidates for the city council: G. L. Smdow, H. T . Shipley, William Criteser, John Ream, Sr., Frank Oliver and B. A. Duncan. J. C. Edwards -is a candi date for marshall; A. Bremer for city treasurer, and H. Liesman for re corder. T FOR ELKS' BUILDING The Oregon City Lodge of Elks has engaged H. E. McClain, a Portland architect, to draw the plans for the Elks' home on Water street, near Sixth. Mr. McClain drew the plans for the Elks lodges at Eugene and The Dalles. Several other architects submitted plans but those of Mr. Mc Clain were considered the best. The local . lodge will erect one of the handsomest homes in the state. Sev eral thousand dollars have been rais ed, and there is no question about all the money necessary being forth coming. TODAY Bill's Flute (A Cowboy Story) The Plumber - (Comedy) - A Noble Enemy (Drama) A Day with a Cir cus (Novelty) The Sick Man from the East Davis and Hibbs New Selections today on the banjos.- . THE 4 Reels of Pictures changed daily. GRAND