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MORNING EN 8 THE WEATHER. $ Oregon City Fair; westerly 3 wind3. $ $ Oregon Fair today; wester- S 3 ly winds. $ $$gS$jj S$$3$$JS$3jJsS The only daily newspaper be- 4 $ tween Portland and Salem; cir- j culates in every section of Clack- $ amas County, with a population $ of 30,000. Are you an advertiser? 4 S$SSSSS$3$$S$SjS Li LL-fiiU Hu WEEKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED IS66 VOL. IV No. 47 OREGON CITY, OREGON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1912 Per Week, 10 Cents A SUMMER TRAGEDY. D. K. BILL, LEADING G. A. R. MAN, DIES BULL MOOSE MEN NAME DELEGATES TO DETHRONE VICE WEST URGES EVANS OREGON CIVIL WAR GOVERNOR ABANDONS PLAN OF GETTING HELP FROM DIS TRICT ATTORNEY JUDGE EXPECTED TO RENDER AID Deputy Visits McGinn And Has Long Conference West Says He Is "Swamped" With Appli cations For Place PORTLAND, Aug. 26. Having de finitely abandoned the idea of secur ing co-operation from the office of the District Attorney of Multnomah County, Governor West will make the next step in the anti-vice crusade he has inauguarted in Portland, an effort to secure the appointment of United States Deputy District Attorney, Wal ter H. Evans, as a special prosecutor to have full charge of the cases that may come up in the campaign. The Governor declared today that he believed it is possible to se cure) such an appointment through the presiding judge of the Circuit Court. District Attorney Cameron de nies that the Governor has the power to do so, maintaining that such action must come through his office and that such appointment could be made only at his instance. First steps in carrying out the plan to secure Mr. Evans' appointment will be made tomorrow 'by West, who will devote all his energy to the achievement of that object. He said today that Mr. Evans had practically agreed, after a long conference today, to accept such appointment and undertake the work, if it can be arranged legally. Mr. Evans, however, is still non committal, and would not announce a definite decision tonight. United States District Attorney McCourt will return to Portland tomorrow and confer with Mr. Evans again upon the plan and after that time he expects to make final announcement of his posi tion in the matter. Mr. Evans this afternoon visited Circuit Judge McGinn at the court house and was joined later in his con ference by the Governor, but the re sults of their discussion were not made public. ."It is held by some," said the Gov ernor tonight, "that the appointment cannot be made. I believe it can, and shall not stop until I have tried the matter out fully." In case Mr. Evans finally declines to assume the position the Governor has not considered any alternative ap pointment. "If Evans can't take it," he says, "I don't see how anyone else can." Both the Governor and Mr. Evans have been waited upon by numberless applicants for positions in the pro posed campaign. "I have been swamped with appli cations from people who want me to appoint' them as my deputies," said Mr. Evans today. "For the bene fit of the general public I wish it could be announced that I have not yet accepted any appointment and am in no position to consider such appli cations." 1$ DEAD IN OSWEGO Mrs. Rosilla Whitten, wife of Ed ward Whitten, a prominent resident og Oswego, died at the family home Sunday, at the age of forty-three years, ten months and twenty-three days. Mrs. Whitten was born at White Cloud, Iowa, Octobor 2, 1868 and came to Oregon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farmer, in 1874. She married Edward Whitten on October 7, 1884. Mrs Whitten is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Thomas Savage, of Portland; Ernest, Clarence, Iva and Harley Whitten, of Oswego; her father, Jos eph Farmer, of Oregon City; four sis ters, Mrs. T. W. Andrews, of McMinn- ville; Mrs. L. Ford, of West Oregon City; Mrs. G. A. Gurley, of Kingsber ry, Oregon; Mrs. Verna Andrews, of West Oregon City; three brothers, Harvey Farmer, Harry Farmer, of West Oregon City; Frank Farmer, of LaCenter, Wash. The funeral services will be held at the family residence Tuesday at 2 o'clock, and the interment will be in the Oswego cemetery. THIS -A.O Ts merely to let THE GRANK Will have something fine next Thursday, Friday and Saturday CLAIM ISDEFEATED BOURNE AND CHAMBERLAIN GIVE UP AFTER STUB BORN BATTLE CONGRESS ADJOURNS SINE DIE Resolution Calling For Full Inquiry Into Campaign Gifts Adopted Cannon Calls Foes "Parsimonious" WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 After a stormy session which lasted 262 days congress adjourned without day at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. President Taft reached the capitol at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, appar enty glad of adjournment. Awaiting action by the Senate on the deficiency bill, the house "killed time,, before adjoulnment, Chairraan Fitzgerald of the house appropriations committee and Congressman Cannon briefly summed up the financial rec ord of congress "Uncle Joe" sharply criticised the Democrats for what he termed "their parsimonious policy." "After fighting five days in commit tee and delaying the adjournment of Congress for two days, Senators Bourne and Chamberlain today yield ed to the demands, of the house and the senate and receded on the amend ment appropriating $193,000 to pay Oregon's Civil war claim. The claims of Maryland, Virginia and Texas were also yielded. Senator Bourne, who is a member of the appropriation committee, and who secured the adoption of Chamberlain's amendment, said this evening he did not feel justified in helping hold con gress indefinitely when it is apparent the house will not agree to this item. Senator Bourne goes to Oregon the last of the week. Senator Chamber lain will remain here two weeks. The Penrose-Reed-Poindexter reso lution calling for a wide and thorough investigation of campaign contribu tions since 1904 was adopted in the Senate. The Penrose resolution as adopted in the senate by a viva voce vote, pro vides a sweeping investigation of all correspondence and transactiins be tween John D. Archabold, president of the Standard Oil Company, and mem bers of congress. It also calls for an inestigation of the alleged activ ity of George W. Perkins in behalf of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Before adopting the adjournment resolution, the senate adopted the con ference report on the general defic incy bill after Senators Smith' of Maryland and Culbertson of Texas had withdraw their objections. , After -the Chilton-Watson resolution was disposed of, the Penrose-Reed-Poindexter resolution was taken up. Senator Penrose at once withdrew the amendment authorizing the em ployment of attorneys to aid the com mittee. At the suggestion of Senator Clapp, the resolution was so modified as to permit counsel to those under investigation "subject to the rules of the committee." Senator Bailey, of Texas, here threatened a delay by asserting that the senate did not have a right to in vestigate the election of any presi dent. Senator Smoot then offered an amendment limiting the correspond ence to be investigated to letter re lating to campaign contributions. Senator Poindexter said this would eliminate all the matter in the Roose-velt-Penrose controversy. Poindex ter's suggestion that the letters, be limited to financial matters was ac cepted and the enire resolution was then passed. As adopted, the resolu tion includes a clause directing an in quiry into the party, requires an ac counting from the candidate of 1912 regarding the pre-convention cam paigns, including the sources of these contributions. Chairman Warren of the appropri. ations committee, in summing up the appropriations made by the present congress-, said the aggregate reached $1,019,000,000. Prisoner Makes Fortune NEW YORK, Aug. 26. Joseph G. Robin, who ft in the Tombs awaiting sentence following1 his conviction for grand larceny in connection with the wrecking of the Northern Bank, is said to have made another fortune through speculation which he carried on while a prisoner. If you saw it in the Enterprise it's you know that J. Mahlon, Barnes, Campaign Manag er for Eugene V. Debs, Socialist Candidate for President of the United States. HUSBAND BACK, SAYS HE WAS ASSAULTED Thomas Wallace, a millworker, who disappeared Friday, was found Sun day night near Ninth and Monroe streets. He was lying on his face and declared that he had been attack ed by highwaymen. He said they had knocked him down Friday night on the Fourth street steps, and that he had since been in a dazed condition. Dr. C. H. Meissner was called, but found no injuries on the man. Police man Frost, who began an investiga tion of the case soon after Wallace was reported missing, discredited the story of his having been attacked. Wallace informed Dr. Meissner and the police that three men attacked him about 5:30 o'clock in the after noon. He declared that he wandered about in the woods all rght, the next day and that night His young wife was almost prostrated by his disappearance. AT THE GRAND Every 10th 10c ticket purchased WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23th Will Receive a box pf Pink Lady Chocolates Absolutely Free Mr. M. E. Dunn says they are fine and he knows. Always Something New at Tine HOP PICKING IS ! STARTED IN VALLEY At some of the hopyards up the val ley the gathering of the 1912 crop be gan Monday.. Others will start pick ing later in the week. In most of the yards, however, the pickers will not be set to work until the first of the coming month. Harvest operations will be generally under way next week, and the weather permitting, there will be no letup until the crop is under cover. For the most part the picking that started "this week was actuated by the fear that damage to the crop might result if the hops were left longer on the vines. In some of the yards, where the growers neglect ed spraying at the critical period just prior to the recent rains or where the work was improperly done, mold is said to have ' developed to some extent and the growers in such cases are anxious to get their crops gather ed with the least possible injury .tak ing chances even on premature pick ing in preference to waiting for an other week. The market, as usual at the open ing of the harvest season, shows no signs of life, but remains steady to firm in tone. That the market has stiffened somewhat during the past two weeks is generally conceded, and this is of course attributed to devel opments in some of the distant pro ducing sections. In New York the growers have had unfavorable- weath er to contend with, and in England weather conditions the past few weeks appear to have been even worse, the rains there have been such is to cause the growers a good dt of apprehension. On the Continent the hop crop promises to be a large one, but in quality it is believed now that the world's crop will not be up the expectations a few weeks ago. The yield of the three Pacific Coaet states will of course be well above that of last year, and on the whole promises to show good quality. The Coast growers, in view of the latest developments in the general situation and the fact that the harvest seaon is just opening, naturally are paying little attention to the market. On 1912s dealers are quoting 18 to 20 cents, but there is little or no busi ness passing. sWf Frank A. Vanderlip, President Nation al City Bank of New York, the larg est bank in the country. Mr. Van. derlip is alsq) connected with the New York Clearing House, and is one of the prominent members of the so-called Money Trust. DIES OF APOPLEXY Mrs. John Schoch, one of the most prominent residents of the West side, who died of apoplexy Sunday at noon, will be buried today in the Catholic Cemetery. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. John's Church, Father Hillebrand officiating. Mrs Schoch was fifty-seven years of age, and had taken an active interest in religious work for many years. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Lizzie Dick erman, Mrs. Christina Cox, Mrs Rosa Petit, Miss Sarah Schoch and Steph en Schoch. Mrs. Schoch came to Ore gon City about sixteen years ago. Her husband is an employe of the Willam ette Pulp & Paper mill. She is sur. vived b7 two brothers, Jake and John Schmidt. AUTO, STOLEN BY JOV RIDERS, An Automobile, stolen from W. A. Avery, of Portland, was found in Wil sonville Monday afternoon. The ma chine, evidently stolen by joy. riders, was found by a storekeeper who noti fied Deputy Sheriff Staats. Mr. Staats called Sheriff Stevens of Multnomah County, and it was found that the car belonged to Mr. Avery. It had been stolen from in front of Ms garage. The owner came to Oregon City and Sheriff Mass told him he could go to Wilsonville and g'et his car. DR. F TO CITV STAY IN Dr. T. B. Ford, pastor of the Meth odist Church, will go to Ellenberg, Wash., today to attend the confer ence to be held there. Dr. Ford- is a member of the Columbia River Con ference, but the quarterly conference has asked Bishop Cook to transfer him to Oregon Conference and that he be continued in the Oregon City charge for the coming year. Dr. Ford announced that he would like to have the appointment for another year. He has added almost 100 members to the church during his short service. Dr. Ford says he greatly appreciates the kindness extended him by the people and press of Oregon City. , He will return to the city next week. A min ister from Portland will occupy the Methodist church pulpit next Sunday. FORMER COMMANDER OF MEADE POST EXPIRES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS SERVED THROUGHOUT CIVIL WAR Born In Vermont He Went To Minne sota Early In Life Where He Enlisted In Army Was Brave Soldier David K. Bill, veteran of the Civil War and well known in Oregon City, died at his home at Gladstone Mon day morning after an illness of a few days. The funeral will be conducted at the Christian church, Gladstone, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'cloci, Rev. A. H. Mulkey officiating. The services will be in charge of the Meade Post, G. A. R., of which Mr. Bill had been a member since coming to Oregon City about sixteen, years ago. Mr. Bill was past commander of Meade Post, having served as com mander in 1911. He took much int erest in thj work of the post He also was a prominent member of the grange, having been a member for many years of Abernethy Grange at Parkplace. Mr .Bill was born in Vermont and enlisted in Company B, Third Minne sota Infantry, and was orderly for General Powell until the regiment went home for a furlough, after which he acted as duty sergeatn. He was brave and loyal to the flag, and was held in the highest esteem by his comrades and by the higher officers, in the regiment. Mr. Bill served for four years in the army, and in 1866 he married Miss Hattie Bolser in Minnesota. In 1882 Br. Bill caine to Oregon City from Aonaka, Minn., and settled on a homestead east of Portland. He re mained there for some time, and in 1894 he became a member of Sumner Post, G. A.R., of Portland. From Port land Air. Bill moved to Hillsboro, Or., and later came to Clackamas County, where he and his family made their home on the Clackamas river until about fourteen years ao when they came to Oregon City. Mr. Bill for several years has resided at Glad stone. His three sons and C. H. Dauchey, the latter being ans old soldier and comrade of Mr. Bill during the Civil War, were with him when he died. Mr. Bill had many friends in this city as well as Gladstone, and his death was a great surprise, as his condition was not thought serious until a few days before his death. Mr. Bill's death was indirectly due to a sunstroke receiv ed during the Civil War. Mr. Bill is survived by the follow ing children: Leroy A. Bill, of Port land ; Lester E. Bill, of Ecola, Clat sop County; Mrs. W. C. Brown, of Sheridan, Oregon; Llewllyn W. Bill, of' Portland. He also leaves two brothers, J. N. Bill, of Santa Anna, California; Edward S. Bill, of Minne sota. WOMEN OFFENDERS ARE AGAIN ARRESTED Mrs. Baltimore and Mrs. Thomas, were arrested Monday evening on charges of being intoxicated and dis orderly. The women were arrested several days ago and sentenced to serve twenty-five days in jail each. However, they were given their free dom, promising that they would leave the city. r. Great Club Sewing Machine Sale of The "White" High Grade Rotary Machine Exclusive Features White Rotaries Self-adjusting Tension adapts itself to any size thread into any kind of material from the lightest chiffon to heaviest wool ens. Freedom from Clogging and Snarling of Thread It is abso lutely impossible to clog the improved White Rotary. Convenience In Oiling All working parts may be oiled all from above. The automatic spring latch gives instant access to the under parts. The Robbin Windier is simple and strong. Fitted with a throw off device, which act automatically when proper amount of thread has been wound on bobbin. Improved Presser Foot this is so constructed that you can feed over the thickest seams with these and will not pucker or mar the finest silk or chiffon. Both prongs extend an equal dis tance in front of the needle as does the roller-bearing feed. ADAMS DEPT. STORE Ask Tor Red Trading Stamps TELFORD, MALLETT AND EAST v HAM TO REPRESENT COUN TY IN CONVENTION ROBBIE BURNS SOCIETY LISTENS First Organization Repudiated and Then Readopted Two Port land Speakers Plead For Harmony We stand at Armageddon and we battle for the Lord." Well might this peroration of the first bull Mooser in the land be paraphrased by his fol lowers in Oregon City as follows: "We stand in Willamette Hall, which has been hired by the Bobby Burns Society, and we battle for ourselves." It is inconceivable that a party Could have more trouble in being forme"d than the Bull Moose in Clackamas County. To tell the exact truth it has not been formed yet. ' It is still in the Cambrian division, and has hopes of having Paleozoic swaddling clothing. Again the Bull Moosers foregather ed at Willamette Hall. It was early Monday evening, and a moving pic ture show next door, which is well ad vertised, had a. big crowd. There was a good crowd at the Bull Moose meet ing also, for the Scotch are a clan nish people, and Bobbie Burns will never be forgotten. The Scotch, how ever, are not all Bull Moosers by a long sight. They are generous, however, and they believe in giving everybody a chance. So when the Bull Moosers preempted the hall, and oratory reign ed supreme, the members of the Burns' society waited patiently for a chance. However, eventualy Mr. No bel, president of the society had to limit the time of the speeches, and while he made his announcement po litely, there was no question as to his meaning. The sum and substance of the meet ing was the abrogation of the organi gation made at the meeting Saturday night, and then the readoption of it. I. E. Bridges was reelected tempo rary chairman and W M Stone was reelected temporary secretary . Upon motion of Mr. Tooze Max Telford was named a delegate to the Progressive convention. J. J. Mallatt and O. W. Eastham also were named delegates. The Tooze motion provided for the naming of three delegates. It was said that Mr. Eatsham op posed holding the meeting Monday night However, it was unanimously agreed Saturday night that the meet ing be adjourned until Monday. George F. Rodgers, National Committeeman of the Progressive Party telephoned Monday that two speakers from Port land would attend the meeting. Mr. Telford arranged to obtain the hall. It was charged that Mr. Eastham ar rived first and tried to adjourn the meeting before the arrival of his Bull Moose foes. At any rate he moved for an adjournment. At that time Mr. Tooze arrived and opposed the motion. He explained that speakers from Pprtland were present and it was nothing more than courtesy to them that they should be heard. Mr. Telford accused Mr. Eastham of having tried to put through a slate, declaring that Mr. Eastham wished to name himself county central com mitteeman. Mr. Eastham denied the charge and pleaded for harmony. Mr. Mr. Telford said that the steam roller (Continued on page 3) Best Machines $35 Our club plan means, pur chasing the wonderful White Rotary on a $5.00 payment, balance $1.00 a week. 'J