NO THE WEATHER. Oregon City Fair and warmer . . Northwesterly winds. Oregon Fair and warmer; 3' $ westerly winds. . . The only dally newspaper be- tween Portland and Salem; circu- l-e In every section of Clacka- mas County, with a population of 30,000. Are you an advertiser t "- W..EKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1566 VOL. Ill No. 87. OREGON CITY, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1912. Pee Whi, 10 Cknti GENERAL GRANT'S TEE OTJUSIF PERPETRATED BY WALT AFDOUGALL v S. P. WILL ERECT COL WILLIAM R. NELSON. MFM II Kansas City Publisher, Warm Supporter of Colonel Roosevelt. LAUDED BY JURY j BODY OF FAMOUS LEADER TO BE TONGUE AND MASS m HONORED SHOPS i IN OSWEGO s was IMPROVEMENT TO BE, IN CON NECTION WITH WEST SIDE - SERVICE LAND BOUGHT FROM CHARLES LADD JBURIED WITH MILITARY SERVICES TAFT SENDS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE Efforts Made To Protect Patient From Worry And Intrusion Ex plains Mystery Of Illness NEW YORK. April 12. General Frederick Dent Grant will have a full military funeral in this city and will be buried at West Point, where mili tary services will be held. The funeral will be delayed 10 or 12 days, until the arrival here of Gener al Grant's daughter, Princess Michael Cantacuzene-Shoransky, who is in Rus sia. The Princess cabled today Jhat she would start for this country ftt once. - The body will be removed tomorrow to Governors l3land, the headquarters of the Department of the Eaat, and will be placed in the chapel of Cor nelius the Centurion, where it will lie in state under a military guard until the funeral. The General's widow received hun dreds of telegrams of sympathy today from all parts of the country. One President Taft. This message read: "Mrs. Taft and I extend to you our heartfelt sympathy in your great sor row. We mourn with you and cherish the memory of him that as gone and of our long friendship for him. He rendered great and loyal service to the country. WILLIAM H. TAFT." From Oyster Bay, L. I., came this message: "We are inexpressibly shocked and grieved. You know what an affection we have felt for you both. Theodore and Edith Roosevelt." A message from Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul, says: "Am sorely grieved in hearing of the death of General Grint and beg leave to offer you in your great tribu lation the tribute of my deep sympa thy. America loses a most worthy citizen and a most loyal soldier and officer.' Lieutenant Howse said tonight that a statement had been prepared yes terday which was to have been given out today, setting forth the facts re garding the illness of General Grant and indicating that the patient was improving in health. "The apparent mystery connected with the illness of General Grant was due only to the fact," Lieutenant Howse added, "that it was hoped that by witholding the address of the Gen eral from the public he would be pro tected from the worry incident to the receipt of mail, the transaction of business and similar intrusions." SISTER DIVORCED CINCINNATI, April 12. A strange story that resulted in the granting to Joseph P. Ruch, Jr., aged twenty-two years, of a divorce from his half-sister Helen Hoffman Ruch, twenty-four was related in court today. The half-brother and his half-sister were married October 25, 1910, neither at the time knowing of the blood relationship be tween them. The discovery of the re lationship was disclosed a few week ago the action for a divorce followed. It was explained to the court that the mistake had been made possible because of the fact that his mother, for a private reason, had hidden from the children te fact that they were brother and sister, allowing them to believe that the girl was only an adopted child. The couple's two child ren were given into the custody of the father. SENTIMENT IN FAVOR OF PAVING AVENUE Councilmen Tooze, Meyer, Beard and Burk attended a meeting of citi zens Friday night at the Mountain View fi rehouse to discuss the improve ment of Molalla Avenue from Seventh street to the city limits. There was ft large attendance and the sentiment was in favor of having the work done as soon as possible. Although noth ing definite was decided upon, the coucilmen became convinced that there is a demand for having the street repaved, and it will be( given atention at the next meeting of the council. CREDIT FOR BABY -tiy morning's Enterprise ' In T5Tr wa ( the ar- announcement w , . - rival at a son at the home 01 r. rival Jl " ,n Vnftwn and Mrs. jonn r. uiccu, . Residents of Division street. Mr. and Mrs. John V. Green also live on Di vision street, and they are receiv ng coBg?atniations. their (friends being under the impression that the stork left the little boy at their home. Mrs. John V. Green s telephone Thursday and Friday was kept busy with calls i.t4fl and ohfl finally of congraiumi.lv"". ., " became so ueBiieio. " " . of having the telephone disconnected. Mr and Mrs. J. V. Green want the right couple to be congratulated over the arrival of the baby. WRONG JOME . GIVEN PONT ABUSE THE WAITER ; HE HAS ALWAYS THE LAST WOR D ? SEE ? " MOW DARE. VOOBR1N&) 1,1 - -gP0 ' J, ' J jj MISS M CORD HAS TOTAL OF 116,200 YOUNG WOMAN CONTESTANT CASTS 21,200 VOTES IN ONE ' DAY SHAN, HOWEVER, IS CONFIDENT High School Athlete Says Soon As Track Meet Is Over He Will Set Record For Getting Votes 8 STANDING OF CANDIDATES 5 .. Ruby McCord 116,200 S S Joseph Sheahan 47,200 S $ Kent Wilson . . . . 28,600 $ S John Brown 15,000 $ John Weber 6,800 S $ John Haleston 6,000 & 3 A. G. Kindler 7,200 $ Miss McCord increased her lead sub stantially in the big automobile con test Friday by polling 21,200 votes. Friday having been the day decided upon by the contest manager to doub le the number of votes turned in the ballots cast by her count 42,400, making her total 116,200. Unless some of the other candidates come forward today with large blocks of votes she also will be the winner of the merchandise certificate for $15 worth of goods on the J. Levitt Store. But Miss McCord, although she now has a comfortable lead, must not think she i3 to have a runaway race. Shea han is preparing to buckle on his arm or, and he told the contest manager Friday that just as soon as the High School track meet was over he would make a record as a vote-getter that none would be able to equal. He has been somewhat handicapped of late, but he is confident that the big tour ing car will find its final home in his garage. Other candidates, while not saying much, also are just as confident of success, and Miss McCord had bet ter keep on getting votes. In tomorrow's issue of the Morning Enterprise will the an announcement of interest to the candidates. It will relate to the candidate running second. DEMOCRATS TO GIVE BIG BANQUET TONIGHT Oratory in big silvery, liquid chunks will be turned loose at Williamette Hall this evening. The Democrats are going to hold forth, and when it comes to spellbinding, painung preiior wum pictures, dealing in glittering general ities, deploring the past and building aircastles for the future, the palm be longs to the party given it concep tion by Jefferson, an impetus by Old rt a snlar nlexus bv the Peerless Leader. But after all it will ctrintiv b. nnrtv affair, for to this banquet given by the Democratic County Central Committee have been i;d noranns of all nartv affiliations and many of them will-attend. HencA it will be a Democratic dinner in an that greatly abused word, 'democratic implies. All the Democratic candi dates for United States Senator Dr. Harry Lane, Walter A. Pierce and O. P. Coshow are billed for speeches, and M. A. Miller until recently a cand idate, also will respond to a toast. It will be the finest powwow ever given by the Democrats of Clackamas Coun ty, and persons who fail to attend will miss the treat of their lives. ARBOR DAY OBSERVED L Arbor Day was generally observed by the school children of this city. While there was no regular program at any of the schools talks on grow ing tree3 and flowers were made by Superintendent of Schools Tooze and the teachers, and the children were urged to care for trees and plants. Mr. Tooze said that at the last month ly meeting of the teachers the lecture hour was devested to a discussion of how to interest the children in grow ing trees and floraculture. They have been urged to plant roses and other flowers, and aid in keeping the parks-j in good condition. They also have been trained in many other lines of civic work. Lloyd B. Williams, County Recorder who disappeared mysteriously March 31, is in San Francisco. Harry Pol lock, formerly of OrgOn City, who lives in San Francisco, has written to rela tives here that he met Mr. Williams there. Mr. Pollock did not know of Mr. Williams' strange disappearance, and mentioned casually in his letter about seeing the missing recorder. Why the recorder went to Sah Fran cisco without telling his family his in tention to do so is still a mystery. Mrs. Williams was much relieved to learn that he was alive for she had feared he was dead. Upon leaving his family he said he was going fishing on Clear Creek and would return in two days. It was subsequently learn ed that he did not transfer to the Es tacada car at the Golf Links as he saidyhe would, but went direct to Port- and. He must have changed ms clothing In that city, for when he left here he wa3 dressed in an outing suit, which he usually wore on fishing trips. Mr. Williams, his wife and two little children fished in the Willamette riv er the morning the day he disappear ed, v INJURED HORSE CARED FOR BY HUMANE SOCIETY A report was made to E. G. Caufleld, member of the Clackamas County Humane Society, that a horse was found near Jennings Lodge badly la cerated by coming in contact with barb wire. The horse had with it a yearling, colt. The owner came to this city Friday and expresssed his gratitude to the Humane Society for caring for the horse. Dr. Eddy, vet erinary surgeon; dressed the injuries. The time to read the Morning En terprise is at the "breakfast table or a little before. -- " . ELKS' ANNUAL BALL SETS NEW RECORD MORE THAN 150 COUPLES ATTEND BIG DANCE GIVEN IN BUSCH'S HALL ALL PARTS OF COUNTY REPRESENTED Ballroom Artistically Decorated Is Scene Of Dazzling Beauty Refreshments Between Dances Forfour hours Friday night the Elks, their families and frietids made merry in Busch's big dance hall. It was the annual ball of the antlers, and not only the most successful one ever giv en by them but probably the most suc cessful social function ever held in Oregon City. The floor was crowded from 8 : 30 o'clock until long after mid night. -It is estimated that at least 150 couples were in attendance. - .. A large crowd came from Portland, many of them in automobiles, and all parts of Clackamas County were rep resented. Refreshments were served between the -dances, and a committee of Elks saw that everybody had a good time. The hall, which was de corated by the arrangement commit tee several days ago was never more attractive, and, in fact, nothing was omitted to make the ball one that will long be remembered. "Come hither, one and all, and right merrily you are invited," read the invitations, and almost everybody did "come hither' and had a rnetry time. Among ' those in attendance were the following: - Dr. Ciyde Mount, Miss Stone, Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Pickens, W. B. Howell, Charles Spence and wife, Joe Bealiau and wife, H. Henningsen and wife, W. Brown and wife, F. Bruner and wife, Miss Mary Long, Roy Armstrong, Miss Zumwalt, E. C. Warren, C. Simmons and wife, Fred Simmons and wife, C. Evans and wife, J. E. Hedges and wife, Wallace Cole and wife,. Livy Stipp, Miss Marjory Caufield, Ray Cole, Miss Beryl Long, T. Osmund and wife, Will iam Stokes, Lake May and wife, Dr. J G. L. jenKins, Jttoy xoung, xsine ixrag, Miss Frost, Miss Wentworth, W. R. Logus and wife, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. DaMert, Mrs. E. Schwab, Mrs. Fielding Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Chapman, Percy Caufield, Edna Caufleld, Charles Ris ley, wife and daughter, John Risley and wife, E. T. Avlson ana wire, Mrs. Hendry, F. T. Barlow and wife, Mrs. R. Fouts, Mrs. Fox, H. S- Moody and wife, Charles Spence and wife, Max Telford and wife, M- J. Lazelle, Miss Shaw, Walter Wentworth and . wife, Sid Smith and wife, Frank Busch and wife, R. L. Holman and daughter, H. Salsbury and wife, Mrs. Henry Fox, W. B. Howell and wife, Mr. Murphy, Miss Quinn, O. D. Eby and wife, Char les Parker, Wynne Hanny, Carl Schram and Miss King, C. G. Huntley and wife, E. Rands and wife, Mr. Garritson and wife. " MRS, MARY CAROTHERS HAS FIRST ROSE OF SPRING Mrs. Mary Carothere, of Canemah, has probably the first rose blossom of the season, the bloom being of a bright red color. There are many oth ers buds on the bush that are almost out. ... Sixty Steel Electric Cars Of Latest Model Have Been Ordered J For Use On-Road Six acres of land have been pur chased by the Southern Pacific Com pany from Charles Ladd of Oswege for car shops in connection with the com pany's west side electric service. An order has also been placed with an eastern car building company for 60 steel cars of the modern type. Xese cars are to be for the west side ser vice. General Superintendent D. W. Camp bell admitted that authority had been given to commence service on tne Natron cutoff between Springfield and Oak Bridge, a distance of 35 miles. In regard to the purchase of the six acres of ground at Oswego, Mr. Camp bell stated that the ground will be the headquarters for the company's west side electric service. He also ad mitted as true the report that the com pany has placed orders for 60 electric steel cars. President Sproule and General Sup erintendent Campbell have intimated that a number of new lines and branch" es wil be built in conpection with the electric system out of Portland, but no definite announcements have been made. It is, however, rumored that in the plans are pjrovisions for elec trification of the east side system be tween Portland and Eugene and the construction of a line from some point near Portland on the west side line to Astoria. It is said that a survey for such proposed line is about 18 miles shorter than the route of the Hill system Astoria line. "The company has appropriated Sl,- 600,000 for carrying out the first unit of electrification," said Mr. Campbell and that will provide : for electrification of the west side line in accordance with previous announce ments-. Of course, there is no inten tion to stop with that work, but furth er, appropriations will have to come "ffonr titne' to time. The projects wiH be taken up in separate units and each will be a large undertaking ip itself. I could not confirm the rumor that the company is going to build to As toria, nor could I say anything at this time about electrification of the east side system. EDNA TO WED Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Caufield have issued invitations to a recept ion at their home on Eighth and Cen ter streets next Thursday evening, fol lowing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Edna Jane to Mr. Louis- Alfred "Henderson, of Hood River. The recep tion to be at 9 o'clock. The marriage of Miss Caufield comes as a surprise to her many friends, although it was generally known that she and Mr. Henderson were engaged to be married. She is one of the most popular young women in this city, and was for some time a teacher of Eng lish in one of the city schools. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon, and it was there she met Mr. Henderson. Mr. Henderson is a prom inent real estate and insurance man of Hood River. PREMATURE BLAST NEARLY BLINDS HIM Otto Stryker, of Eldorado, while employed on a road near Molalla, was painfully injured by a premature blast Friday morning. He was brought to this city by Harry Schoenborn and taken to the office of Dr. H. S. Mount where his injuries were given atten tion, and he is now in the Oregon City hospital. Mr. Stryker was in the act of light ing a fuse to dynamite when the es plosion occurred, the fuse being de fective. Several small! particles of stone lodged in the young man's eyes, and it was 'at first feared that his eye sight had been destroyed. The dirt and small pieces of stone were remov ed and unless complications result there i3 no danger of the young man losing his eyesight. OREGON CITY TO BE CLEANED SATURDAY Mayor Dimick ha3 designated next Saturday as Clean-up Day for Oregon City. His proclamation follows: "It is necessary in order to keep pace with other progressive cities in the state that yards, streets and al leys be kept clean for the purpose of beautifying the city, and also aid in exterminating germs of disease that usually prevail in a city that is filthy and unclean. "Therefore 'I declare April 20th as Clean-up Dfor Oregon City and Bin cerely hope that all yards', streets and alleys be cleaned and put in good condition and sincerely hope that ev ery person in Orego City will aid in that important work. , r vi CASE MADE STRONGER T Evidence regarded by the authorit ies as .virtually clinching the case of the state aginst Jack Roberts, charged with the murder of George Hastings and Donald M. Stewart has been ob tained by Sheriff Stevens and Deputy Leonard. A witness has appeared who will swear that Roberts was in the "vicinity of the scene of the murd er thirty minutes before the snots were fired into the automobile which resulted in the death of the two mfen. For certain reasons which they do not care to reveal Sheriff Stevens is witholding from publicity the name of this man. His identification of Rob erts, however, is said to be positive. He was given an opportunity to see Roberts without the knowledge of the prisoner, and after carefully scanning his features said: "That is the man, there can' be no question of it. FISHERMAN FINED FOR NOT i HAVING LICENSE M. E. Harmsen, a member of the Rod and Gun Club of Portland, wa3 fined $25 and costs by Justice of the Peace Samson Friday for fishing in the Willamette without a license Harm sen was taken into custody by deputy Fish Warden Nooning. He declared in court that he had been informed he could get a license any time, and had intended to get one today. He took out a license after the hearing. The accused evidently did not purposely violate the law, but his guilt was so apparent that the justice of the peace had to fine him. He is a traveling salesman, and an enthusiastic fisherman. Elegant tables that are a credit to your dining room that may be made conveniently small at all ordinary times but which may be increased to accommodate a good sized dinner party when required. We have the latest improved twin table in rich golden wax finish and also a substantial built five-leg square table, all hardwood that we are offering for $Se50 Fir tables as cheap as $3.35 ?3 Furniture and Hardware. Oregon City, Ore. Call in and see us . REPORT SAYS OFFICIALS DID THEIR BEST TO FIND SLAY ER OF HILLS COURT HOUSE ADDITION APPROVED Improvement Of County Jail And Pad ded Cell For Insane Recom mended 21 True Bills Found "On account of the many, various and conflicting reports in the news papers concerning the investngation of the murder of the Hill family, we take this opportunity to commend Dis trict Attorney Tongue and Deputy StiUD. in their honest careful !- tious and unbiased method pursued in conducting a thorough investigation of testimony of all witnesses not only in the Hill case, but in all other mat ters coming before us during our de liberative session. We also wish to commend Sheriff Mass in his efforts to apprehend the murderer of the Hill family." The above- is part of the final report made Friday afternoon by the Nov ember Grand Jury, which was com posed of A. M. Kirchem, foreman; H. J. Rastall,, William H. Stuwe, A. Bre mer, Charles Sharnke, C. Krigbaum, and W. F. Lehman. .Other part of the report follow: "We. have examined the construc tion of the addition to the court house the remodeling and repairing of the old portion thereof. We have invest igated the cost of material, cost of la bor, of architecture, plumbing, etc., and , it is our opinion that the county court exercised its best judgment in the selection of the material, which in every instance was purchased with as much economy as was consistent with good ..business principles; and further the "work was carefully ad skillfully superintended. We wi3h to recommend, by way of further im provements, that the jail be improved inrsuch a manner as to properly ac commodate the prisoners, and that a padded cell for the retention of the violent insane be installed, and we further recommend that it be so ar ranged as to afford proper ventilation. "We further recommend that all in struments of record filed in the clerk's office be not taken or removed there from, unless the record of "the bor rower be made thereof, except on such occasions, as the same may be re quired by court." The jury returned 21 true bills and dismissed three cases. MARY ZUMWALT AND ROY ARMSTRONG TO WED Mr. nnd Mrs. W. Bruce Zumwalt have issued invitations to the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Mary Clarice ,to Roy rjrake Armstrong, of this city, which .will be solemnized at the First Congregational church Wed nesday evening, April 24, at 8 o'clock. A reception will follow the ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zum walt. The Enterprise automobile contest is the most popular thing ever pulled off in the Willamette Valley. usch