ENT S WEATHER INDICATIONS, $ Oregon City Fair; northeast- S erly winds. Oregon Fair; northeasterly 4 S winds. 8 S The only daily newspaper be- $ tween Portland and Salem; circu- les in every section of Ciacka- mat County, with a population of 4 S 30,000. Are you an advertiser? -i. ? 3 -! WEEKLY ENT E R P R I SEE S T A B L I S H E D I 5 66 VOL. Ill No. 49. OREGON CITY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1912. Pbb Week, 10 Cesti GOVERNORS GO 2 BEITER FOR TAFT HONK! HONK! STATE NOT TO GIVE POSTOFFICE TO BE UP CANAL RIGHTS ON WATER STREET ONE WHO URGED COLONEL TO ANNOUNCE SAID TO BE WAVERING GOVERNOR INTENDS TO COLLECT $200,000 OF SALE PRICE . OF LOCKS. GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION IS , NOT SUFFICIENT FOR MAIN STREET LOT. ROAD SUPERVISOR COMMITS SUICIDE ROOSEVELT'S MEN ARE ANSWERED Announcement of Taft Bureau Taken As Answer To Appeal For Ex President Square Deal Asked WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 Telegra phic pledeges of support from nine Republican Governors were .given out tonight from the campaign headquart ers of President Taft. The executives go on record in favor of the Presi dent's re-nomination are: Eberhardt, Minnesota; Carroll, la.; Hay, Washington; Goldsborough, Maryland; Tener, Pennsylvania; Hooper, Tennessee; Spry, Utah; Pen newill, Delaware; Pothier, Rhode Isl and. In addition to the signed statements made public, the Taft managers claimed the support of Dwneen, of Ill inois, Oddie of Nevada and Mead of Vermont. The announcement from the Taft bureau is taken as an answer to the Chicago conference of seven Gover nors upon whose solicitation Colonel Roosevelt based his formal entry to the Presidential contest. Twenty-two states have Republi can Governors, and all are accounted for in the various statements of polit cal preference as follows: Declared for Taft 9, claimed by Taft managers3, declared for Roosevelt 7, declared for La Follette 1, preference not announced 2. The Governors who have declared for Roosevelt are Glasscock, West Va., Aldrich, Nebraska; Bass, New Hamp shire; Osborn, Michigan; Stuubs, Kansas; Hadley, Missouri; Johnson, California. Governor Carey, of Wyoming signed the ''Governors' letters" urging Col onel Rossevelt to become a candidate but it is now asserted that he has reserved judgement. Neither has Governor Vessey, of South Dakota, announced his choice. The California executive did not sign the letter, but has declared for the Ex-President. (Continued on page two.) The thing to consider in purchasing a sound-reproducing instrument is the fidelity with which it reproduces the human voice in songs or speeches and the musical notes of instruments. r Until you have heard the Edison Phonograph you cannot appreciate how far Mr. Edison has carried his invention in this respect. Every note of music and every syllable of a speech is not only clear and distinct, but also a perfect reproduction of the singer, band, orchestra or speaker who made the original Record. v Huntley Bros. Co. Edison Phonographs, 1 Largest Stock of Records in Clacka mas County PROCLAMATION TO GLADSTONE For the second time I have opened a first class meat mark et; It will be equipped with the best of everything. Only the best of meats will be handled at prices as low as you will pay anywhere. Only first class help, butchers that are experts will be employed. And we will do all we can to get and hold your trade. If you will give me a square deal I will prove that you need me in your town. H. Father Time: "JehoshaphatI block without breakin' downl" And FMJPPLICANTS The Knights of the Maccabees ini tiated fifteen applicants for member ship Tuesday night. The attendance was the largest in the history of the local camp, fully seventy-five mem bers of the order from Portland be ing in attendance. The degree team from Portland,, headed by State Com mander Sherwood, came to the city in a special car. Refreshments were served. - Victor- Victrolas W. STREB1C only a few year ago one o' them things AUTO RACE VOTES COUNTED DAILY! CONTESTANTS MAKE EVERY EF FORT TO WIN FIRST SPE CIAL PRIZE. MORE ENTRANTS ARE EXPECTED Mil I Worker And Leader In Educa- tional Work Among Those Who Probably Will Be Nominated. S STANDING OF CANDIDATES. $ S $ $ Joseph Sheahan 19,400 S S Ruby McCord 11,000 S John Weber 6,000 $ S Charles Beatie 6,000 S Harry Miller 1,000 John Haletson 6,000 $ $ McColly Dale 1,000 S $ Edna Huchinson 1,000 8 S Rosie Brown 1,000 S S Marnett Howard 1,000 ; S York Hammond 1,000 t S Delias Armstrong 1,000 s Kathryn Downey 1,000 $ Mabel Chase 1,000 $ S Rose Justin 1,000 S Mildred Ream 1,000 ? Ethel Rief 1,000 S $ Fred Metzner 1,000 $ Frank Bruce 1,000 $$ $$$ S S J $$ 3 8 S The votes cast in the Enterprise Automobile contest will be counted every day at one p. m., and the total number polled by each candidate to date will be published each morning in the Enterprise. With but three days left in which to win or lose the first special ten day contest, each contestant is at tempting to determine just how many votes will be needed to land the $15 merchandise certificate. Every en trant in the race for the auto wants to win one or more of these special prizes, the first award being especial ly desirable." It is evident that each of the contest- (Continued on page 3.) couldn't .. .150 oounds round the TO PRESIDE Al An educational meeting will be held at Springwater Saturday, March 9, from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. County Sup erintendent T. J. Gary will preside and the school supervisors and many teachers will attend. The first, the second and the fourth supervisor districts are concerned in the meet ing. All who are interested are cor dially invited. The women of Spring watef will serve lunch to the visitors. The pupils of the Springwater schools wlll ppresent an Cresting program at 1 o'clock. Open discussions , will follow the introduction of these to pics: "The Ethical Value of Sing ing," Anna McDonald; "Destructive and Constructive Criticism," Profes sor H. M. James; "Real Methods ver sus Fads," Mary Latta; "What is Real Discipline?" Rev.'C. F. Ave; "How May Parents Assist the Teacher?" Mrs. C. F. Ave will furnish music. BIG STABLE FIRE Much excitement was caused in Boring Sunday evening when the large frame barn of O. A. Parmer, of Portland, was destroyed by fire. The building was on Main street, west of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company's sub-station and for a while it was feared the station and several other small frame buildings near by would burn, but owing to a light rain the fire was confined to the stable. Charles Parmer, who 13 in charge of his father's interests at Boring, saved six horses, and har ness, and about 50 sacks of grain. Five tons of hay was burned. There was no insurance, and the origin of the fire was unnkown. REBEKAHS TO ENTERTAIN. The Rebekah Lodge will have a so cial session at the I. O. O. F. hall Thursday evening when the mem bers of both Rebekah and I. O. O. F. Lodges will play whist which will be followed by a banquet and musical selections. The committee in charge of the af fair is composed of Mrs. J. L. Wald ron, Mrs. T. Finnegan, Mrs. Walter Wentworth, Mrs. J. K. Morris, Mrs. Anna Wilehart, R. J. Brown, J. L. Waldron. MISS MOSER TELLS HOW TO BE YOUNG AT 60- A large audience gathered in the Commercial Club parlors Tuesday af ternoon to hear the excellent talk of Miss Clara Moser, of Portland, who is spending a few days in this city. Miss Moser's subject was "How to be Young at Sixty." This lecture was illustrated by means of a chart, and mujsh Interest was 'manifested by those in attendance. Miss Moser has arranged to give a talk at the Baptist church this af ternoon at 3 o'clock, to which the public is invited. Her subject will be "Perfect Womanhood." Watch the automobile contest. Professor Ringler, Portland's leading dancing master will op en a dancing school at Busch's Hall on Thursday evening, Feb. 29th,for beginners and advanced dancers. The latest society dances will be taught. Don't miss this opportunity to perfect yourself in the graceful art of Terpsichore.. Professor Ring ler will be at the hall after- 4 P. M. Thursday to accept enrollments, ATTORNEY GENERAL TAKES ACTION Legislature Has Appropriated $300,000 Toward Purchase of Property Money Part of the . " School Fund. SALEM, Or., Feb. 27. Attorney General Crawford has directed a let ter to the Board of Canal Commission ers, calling attention to the fact that the Federal Government is about to purchase the locks at Oregon City owned by the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company, and to the fact that the state has a $200,000 interest in them, and inquiring whether this is to be collected for the benefit of the school fund or contributed for the benefit of transportation on the Wil lamette River. Governor West, on behalf of the board, has replied that the board has no intention of donat ing the $200,000 to any one, and that just as soon as it is advised that the purchase has been made, the Attorney-General will be instructed to take such action as is necessary to protect the state school fund. The Attorney-General's letter in part follows: "I notice by published statements that the Federal Government has come to an agreement with the Port land General Electric Company, now the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company, for the purchase of the ca nal and locks at Oregon City, and I wish to call your attention to the fact that when said canal and locks were built, in 1870 to 1873, the State of Oregon contributed $200,000 toward the construction, and that the act au thorizing the contributing of money by the state for that purpose and au thorizing the canal and locks to be built, provided, among other things, as'follows: " 'And it is further provided that the issuance and payment of said bonds shall be made upon the express condition that said corporation shall pay to the State of Oregon 10 per centum of the net . proceeds arising from the tolls collected for passing freights and passengers through said canal and locks, which said sum of 10 per centum of the net proceeds shall be paid into the common' school fund of this state.' "This law came under the" inspec tion of the Supreme Court of this state in the case of Board of Com missioners vs. Willamette Transpor tation Company, 6 Or. 229, in which the court says, relative to the rights of the state: " 'In fact it may Tie said (referring to the ' transportation company) to have been placed in the possession of a valuable property, standing in the very gateway of commerce, wmch not only affects a great public interest, but in which the public have a pro prietary interest, as part owner.' "The transportation company paid its 10 per centum of the net profits in 1874, since which date, it and its suc cessors failed to pay, until the Su preme Court again directed the pay ment of the 10. per centum, in the case of the State of Oregon vs. Port land General Electric Company, re ported in 52 Or., page 502, in which case the court compelled the company to account for several years back, but held that up until about 1897 the sta tute of limitations barred the state from collecting. However, a decree was given for over $7000. "The state has an interest in the canal and locks to the extent of $200, 000, which sum of money was, in case the canal and locks were taken over by the state, to have been raised and put into the school funds of the state of Oregon. "The Legislature of this state has provided by law for the collection of $300,000 to be donated to the Federal Government towards the purchase of said canal and locks. "I respectfully call your attention to the foregoing facts, that you may consider the question as to whether you should, as the Board of Canal Commissioners of the State of Ore gon, insist on the payment of tha $200,000 into the school funds of the state of Oregon, or whether that sum should be considered lost to the school funds of the state and donated to the purpose of securing free transporta tion on the Willamette River." LOCAL COMPANY TO GEL MANNING TABLE On Sunday a spirit of enthusiasm was manifested at the Armory when every member of Seventh Company Coast Artillery Corps turned out and under the supervision of Corporal Mc Farland gave the building a thorough renovating. A Manning table which the United States values at $2000 will be installed for the use of the company. The Oregon City Company is now known as the-Seventh Comp any Coast Artillery Corps. An intri cate detail has peen assigned by Cap tain Hidy. The annual Regular Army inspec tion takes place the first Tuesday in March. , SUSPENSION BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED TONIGHT County Judge Beatie announced Tuesday night that the Suspension bridge would be closed from 10:30 o'clock tonight until 6 o'clock Thurs day morning in order to repair the approach on this side. - The approach has been in need of repairing for onmA timp and the oountv court has decided that the work should be done at once. CANNERY PLAN HELD IN ABEYANCE Sullivan Reports That Six-Foot Depth Will Be Provided In Lower . Locks; Dredging Is Assured. - T. P. Randall, postmaster, at the wofikly lrncheon of the Live Wires Tuesday, said it was virtually settled that the public building in this city would be located on Water street Mr. Randall called attention to the fact that the bill provided for an ap propriation of $75,000, $15,000 of which will be expended for a site. A site cannot be obtained on Main street for that sum. Mr. Randall also said that the Treasury Department, which has control of the work, is con sidering the erection of a one-story building. The residents of the city de sire a two-story building, and an ef fort will be made to have the govern ment authorities change the plans. M. J. Lazelle, who has been investi gating the prospects for a cannery in this city, reported that further con sideration should be given the sub ject. M. J. Lee, of Canby, said that a free lease had been offered by that city for a cannery company, but that after consideration it was decided the proposition was not feasible. He said there was such a demand for fruit and berries that the best quality was shipped to Portland before it rip ened. Mr. Lee, who was a delegate to the Irrigation Congress in Port land, reported that the Congress was one of the most successful meetings ever held in the state and that it would have the effect of stimulating irrigation in the Willamette Valley. T. W. Sullivan, Hydraulic Engineer of the Portland Railway, Light & Pow er Company, said that he had accom panied United States Engineer Thom son on a trip of inspection of the locks and river. Mr. Sullivan declared that the government planned having a six foot depth in the lower locks at the lowest stage of the water. B. T. McBain, President - of the Commercial Club, read a telegram from Congressman Hawley giving the information that the Rivers and Har bors Committee of the Lower House had' reported favorably upon the pro position to appropriate $30,000 for dredging the river between this city and Portland so as to give a six foot depth at the lowest stage. MRS. EDWIN VAN WEY GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Edwin Van Wey was pleas antly surprised Monday evening when a number of friends and neighbors gathered at her home to remind her of her birthday. Music, vocal and in strumental, and games were indulged in until a late hour when refresh ments were served. . Mrs. Van Wey received several pretty gifts. The guests departed wishing her many happy returns. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Forward, Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Wlll Jubb, Mr. and Mrs. W. Troupe, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Van Wey, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard, Mr. W. H. Van Wey, Mr. David Herd, Misses Edith Judd, Nun da Wolfer, Edith Ross and Mildred Ross. We Buy oult; One or two generations ago poultry roamed at large but we have grad ually found out that this did not pay. The farmer who reads the maga zines knows that today many a chicken farm of a few acres pays a big ger profit than a big farm did a few years ago. Every farmer keeps chickens because it pays and it will pay lots better and the farm will look better if they are kept in the poultry yard. They are about the most profitable animals on the place and less ex pense to keep them. Enough of our poultry fencing to keep your fowls properly will cost very little and will be the best investment you. ever made. We have this fence in 1 to 6 feet heights . Get Our Prices We also keep heavy fencing F Ik N EC IB U 3 H OREGON CITY, ORE. PERRY SHARP WORRIES OVER WORK UNTIL MIND IS UNBALANCED. BROTHER FINDS BODY IN PASTURE Coat Hanging on Fence Leads to Dis ' ; covery of Corpse-Letter In Pocket Reveals Rea son For Act. Mentally unbalanced from worry ov er his work, Perry Sharp, fifty years of age, road supervisor in District No. 31, committed suicide Monday by shooting himself in the head. The body was found Tuesday by the man's brother, Walter, in a pasture near their home at Stafford. A shot gun was the instrument of death, and the suicide's head was blown from his body, which was afterward mutilated by hogs. Coroner Wilson held an in quest Tuesday afternoon, the jury re turning a verdict of suicide. - Sharp, who was a member of a pio neer family,' was appointed road sup ervisor several weeks ago, and im mediately after began worrying about the work. He told several friends that it would be impossible for him to make a good showing because suf ficient funds were not available. His condition gradually became worse, and his brothers, fearing that he might do himself harm, decided to watch him closely. Sharp, however, eluded them Monday morning about 11 o'clock, and nothing more was seen of him until the body was found. When the man did not return home that night it was thought probable that he had gone to the home of a neighbor, A. F. Turner, who died Mon day. Walter Sharp went to the Tur ner home Tuesday and - when in- (Continued oif page 3.) :5 M Why It tookren years to make the first pair of them. The man ufacturers would not guarantee them until ten years of experi-' ment and testing proved them to be They -grow their own cotton, spin their own yarn, finish and dye every pair themselves "From Field to Feet" there is no waste. You profit by this economy. J). L . ADAMS Oregon City's Big Depart- ment Store Car Lots