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VOL. IV No. 152.
OREGON CITY, OREGON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1912.
Per Week, 10 Cents
33 DYNAMITERS
ARE 8ENTENI
CED
TERMS IN PRISON FROM ONE
TO SEVEN YEARS METED
OUT TO MEN
RYAN TO SERVE LONGEST SENTENCE
Only One Man Among Prisoners not
Members of Ironworkers' Union
to go to Peniten
tiary
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 30. topHs-'
onment in the Federal prison at Leav
enworth, Kan., was imposed today as
punishment upon 33 labor union of
ficials convicted of having engaged in
the destruction of property by dyna
mite over an area stretching from,
Boston to Los Angeles.
As the head of the union whose
strike was given as the motive for
promoting the dynamite plots, Frank
M. Ryan, was sentenced to seven
'years' imprisonment, the heaviest
sentence of al. He is president of
the Ironworkers' International Union.
Of the 38 men convicted as con
spirators and aiders in the McNamara
dynamiting schemes, eight other men
affiliated with Ryan each were . sen
tenced to prison terms of six years,
two men each were sentenced to four
years, 12 men ..each were sentenced to
three years, four men were sentenced
to two ,-years each, six mento one
y!ap and one dayeach, and six men
including Edwarjl.' -Clark, Cincinnati,
a ...dynamlterirwho pjeaded' guilty, r:
."ceived tiir': liberty on SJ!.gRj:dcl
.sentences. y -
The elimiiiatn of those who re
ceived suspends t '.sentences left 33
who are to go toeavenworth, where
the shortest sentence will be one year ;
and oho day. ; . '
By the liberation of Hiram R. Kline
a former official of the Carpenters'
Union, Olaf Tveitmoe, of San Francis
co, remained as the ony labor union
official among the prisoners not re
lated with the ironworkers' union.
"That Trio" At TheN Grand
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Clever harmony singers who will end their
engagement at "The Grand" Wednesday. ,
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Our store will be closed all
day New Year's Day
Open This Evening
BANNON & CO
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FIGHT OVER TITLE
OF LOCKS
EAR END
GOVERNMENT WILL GIVE CON-
SENT TO TRANSFER IN
SHORT TIME
PAPERS FORWARDED TO M1D0E
Deed to be Asked From Portland
' Railway, Light & Power Company
Canal to be Made
Free .
Save for a few qualifications con
cerning features in the way of lease
provisions and unsatisfied mortgages
United States District Attorney Mc
Court has recommended that the ab
stract of title to property embraced
in tbe parcel to te purchased by the
Government to include the canal and
locks at Oregon City be accepted. Pa
pers in the case were forwarded to
Major Mclndoe, Corps, of Engineers,
V. S. A., Monday, and, if satisfactory
to him, a deed will be asked from the
Portland Railway, Light & Power
Company. It in turn will be forward
ed to Washington fori approval by
the War Department, while the ab
stract will go to the Attorney-General.
With the papers will go an esti
mate of money required to operte
the locks, and as soon as the docu
ments are approved the canal will be
thrown open to the public.
As to the release of certain mort
gages, the company stands ready to
wipe them out as soon as the papers
are approved. There are leases in
force dealing with power rights at
the Willamette Falls, carrying with
them permission, to maintain pipes
under the canal and wires and other
overhead plants across it.
Kajor Mclhdoe will decide whether
the pipes beneath will intef ere with
deepening the . waterway, which may
necessitate' a personal inspection, al
so as to the wires and other gear
crossing above.
; If he determines the features ara
not objectionable," or are of such a
character that they can be remedied,
it appears as if the transfer in the
sum of $375,000 will soon be smooth
sailing.
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AUTHOR OF 'REMEMBER
MAINE DIES HERE
The funeral of Thomas Harding,
author of a poem entitled "Remember
the Maine;''-which was given wide
publicity just before the Spanish
American war, and a prominent writ
er of the Middle West for almost half
a century, was held , at 1 o'clock Mon
day afternoon at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs A. L. Allen, of Redland. The
Rev. C. W. Robinson, rector of the
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, this
city, conducted the services. Mr.
Harding was born in Cork, Ireland,
September 24, 1S23, and he and Miss
Mary Lester were married June 14,
1846. They came t0 America in 1857
and located at Sturgis, Mich. Mrs.
Harding died November 24, 1908. The
following year, his health failing,
Mr. Harding came to this county to
live with his daughter. He is surviv
ed by Mrs. Allen and two other child
ren, Oscar Allen, of Mentone, Ind.,
and Minnie R. Allen, of Howe, Ind.
Death was caused by pneumonia and
the infirmities of old age.
Mr. Harding wrote to Rev. Rolrin
sin. about a year ago, asking the
clergyman to conduct the funeral ser
vices in case he was rector of St.
Paul's - Church at the time of the
writer's death. . Learning from. Dr.
H. S. Mount that Mr. Harding was
critically ill, Mr.- Robinson cailed to
see him several days ago and con
ducted religious services, for which
the ill man was grateful. ' '
PRIZE FOWLS SENT
TO FAIR NOT RETURNED
Stanford Ely, 11-year-old son of
Charles Ely, of this city, is minus
three white wyandot' chickens,
which, were sent to the Jstate fair for
exhibition in- the juveniie department.
The Jad prized the chickens highly
and had made pets of them. They
won first prize at the county fair at
Canby and were such fine fowls that
the boy 'was induced to have them
sent to the state fair. Neither he nor
his father was able to attend the fair
so the chickens were entrusted to the
careof persons said to be connected
with the fair. Young Ely heard indi
rectly that his fowls had won first
prize, but he has not received the
prize and has not heard of his chick
ens. T. J. Gary, county school super
intendent, who superintended the ju
venile fairs, has made evey effort to
trace the chickens without success.
TO HOLD WATCH MEETING.
The passing'of the old year and the
coming of. the new wijl be appro-?
priately celebrated , the Presbyter
ian Church this evening. A program
is being prepared and agood time
awaits all who gather in the church
parlors. The new year will be ush
ered in with song and prayer.
Watch Meeting Planned.
The Young Peoples' Society of the
First Eaptist Church will hold a New
Yea s sociable and watch meeting
service this evening at the church.
Have you tried it?
If not, ' Why not?
DON'T RORGET THE BIG
TONIGHT
Benefit of Oregon City
Fot Ball Team
STATE CHAMPIONS
Dance the Old Year out and
$1.00. Busch's Hall, Prasps'
Happy and
1912 was a good year f for us. ' We hope it was a good year
- for you. ' -
In these early days of the New Year we would extend to
all to customers and cu stomers-to-be the kindliest of greet
ings, with the wish that 1913 may hold for them more of .
happiness and prosperity than the year just closed. ' " . '
During 1912 we have made a host of new friends and new
customers and old friends and customers stayed with us.
With a larger stock, new designs, and facilities better
than ever for serving you, we look forward with confidence
to seeing you often in 1913. ... -
Our store will be closed all day New Year's
BURMEISTER
Oregon City Jewelers
HAS FINE XMAS
One of the most pleasant events of
the holiday season in this city was
the Christmas tree of "the Deutche
Verein Sunday evening, when a large
number of members and their famil
ies gathered around the tree to par
take of its fruits. The festivities op
ened with the following program,
which was. excellently rendered:
Opening address, .Hon. Gustav
Schnoerr, president; song, "Stille
Nacht," Verien; vocal solo, "Christ
mas Tree", Miss Louise Rotter; vo
cal solo -and piano accompanyment,
"Die Alte 31utter," Oscar. Woodfin.
vocal duet, "Christmas Carol," the
Misses Holznagel; recitation, Mastei
Gustav Schnoerr; vocal solo, Miss
Clara Nobel; dialogue, Mrs. Gustav
and Master Philip Schnoerr; Holly
Drill, six girls and six boys; violin
duet, Masters George KJemsen. and
Gustav Flechtner; vocal sextet,
Messrs. and Mmes. Gustav Schnoerr
and Peter Winkel and Messrs. Chris
Hartman and Frank Rotter; vocal
solo, "Ottannebaum," Master Hugh
Mount, Jr., the precocious singer,
aged two years; recitation, "Schwae
bische Kunde," Frank Rotter; vocal
solo and piano accompaniment, "Der
Elkonig, ' Miss Grace Dambach; song,
"O Fu Froeliche," Verein; dialogue,
Miss Augusta - and Master Albert
Hopp; vocal duet, the Schief twins;
closing address, vice-president, D. M.
Klemsen:
' At the etose of the program Santa
Claus distributed the fruits of the
tree and delicious refreshments were
liberally served by President Schnoerr
who was both host and toastmaster,
after which a social hour was passed
in games, music and song.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with Christmas bells, holly, chrysthe
mums and festooos of evergreens.
If It happened it la In tne Enter
prise. STARTHEATRE
Midnight Matinee
VAUDEVILLE
The Hawaiian Quartette
Will sing diflerent songa
and play different pieces.
Special Picture
Program
DOORS OPEN AT 11:45 P. M.
SHOW BEGINS AT MIDNIGHT
SHARP
One Show One Sho"v
Old year out and the New
Year m at the Star.
TONIGHT $5.00
Will be given away. Twr
drawings of $2.50 each. Draw
. ings immediately after 1st
show, 8:30 P. M.
ENTIRE CHANGE OF PIC
TURES WEDNESDAY
STAR THEATRE
A Li L,
DANCE
the New Year
Orchestra.
Admission
Prosperous
& ANDRESEN
Suspension Bridge Corner
MAYOR-ELECT AND
COUNCIL HAVE If ETING
Mayor-Elect Linn E. Jones and the
members of the city council to serve
next year held a v meeting Monday
evening and discussed various appli
cants for offices. No definite decis
ions were reached. Other matters
with which the incoming administra
tion wijll deal were considered. Be
sides Mayor-Elect Jones the following
were present:- F. J. Tooze, F. J.
Meyer, L. J. Horton, William A. Long,
Fred Metzner, R. L. Holman and J.
F. Albright. All present after the
meeting had adjourned refused to di
vulge all that had been discussed.
Athletic Club to Meet. ,
The Young Men's Athletic Club will
have a meeting this evening, start
ing at 7:30 o'clock in the gymnasium
of the Congregational Church.
DR.CHAPMAN,FAMOUS
EDITOR,SPEAKS HERE
Dr. C. H. Chapman, the eminent
editorial writer for the Oregonian,
will lecture at the high school Thurs
day evening at 8 o'clock on "The
Community Life." Dr.-Chapman is re
garded as one of the ablest and best
informned men in the northwest and
there is no question that the auditor,
ium will be crowded. Superintendent
of City Schools Tooze, who arranged
the lecture series, announced last
night that no admission fee would be
charged, and urrges upon all resi
dents of the city to hea the lecture.
Selections will be rendered by the
high school orchestra and other forms
of entertainment have been arrang
ed. Between 7 and 8 o'clock the
classes in manual training and domes
tic science will be at work and Mr.
Tooze requests that parents of the
pupils and others arrive in time to
see this wrork. The superintendent
has arranged for other eminent men
to deliver lectures at the .school the
coming spring.
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To Our
A Happy-New Year!
The last day-of the "old year" finds us grateful for the splendid pat
ronage we have been favored with, and enthusiastic over" the outlook for
the coming year. We intend to merit your good will and custom by con
ducting this store on lines, that will, we are sure, meet with your hearty
approval. We solicit your patronage the coming year only on the unwrit
ten law of trade basis : no business quackery is permitted in this store, we
play no favorites. '
WE BELIEVE the purchaser of a 5c spool of thread is' entitled to
the same consideration that the' larger buyer re-ceives.
WE BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL OF CASH not only for
our own interests, but for the interests of the public we serve. You. may
. rest assured that in trading with us you are not carrying the burden of
your neighbor's delinquent account. .
WE DO NOT BELIEVE that you owe us any business because
we located in your home town, when you have paid your taxes, and we
have paid ours, we have both fulfilled our obligations to the powers that be
and we are entitled to your trade only on a competitive basis, giving eq
ual or better quality in our merchandise, for the same or less money than
you pay elsewhere. .
WE BELIEVE the shopping public of this vicinity are a discern
ing body, appreciative of a store conducted on legitimate lines,
for this reason we refrain from - insulting your intelligence
by "SMASHING OUR PRICES TO SMITHEREENS" by "CLOS
ING OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK AT LESS THAN COST," or using
any other hackneyed method of raising, the coin Bargains you will al
ways find here in plenty, we are a branch store of a large eastern insti-
t tution and have facilities for buying the best the market affords, equalled
' by but few stores on the coast.
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Our Saturday announcements in the future will be devoted exclusively
to the. exploitation of 'articles purchased by us to be used solely as SPE
. CIALS. The prices attached will astonish you, we will call your atten
tion to them weekly through the columns of this paper. '
Positively no exaggerations will be permitte'd, either in our adver
tisements or through the medium of our sales people, we cannot emphasize
this too strongly. We have full confidence in our ability to command your
trade, full confidence in the future o f Oregon City, and feel sure that the
outlook looks bright and rosy for . , . -
A. HAPPY NEW YEAR
KlASONIC TEMPLE BLDG.
PARCELS POST TO
START TOMORROW
POSTMASTER RANDALL MAKES
ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR
NEW SYSTEM
BUSINESS REALLY BEGINS NEXT DAY
Washington Postal Authorities Send
Necessary Information and
Stamps to all Post
offices Postmaster Randall and his as
sistants have made preparation for
the parcels post business which starts
tomorrow. The necessay stamps have
been received. Wednesday, being
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T. P. Randall, popular Oregon City
Postmaster, - who announces' that
office is ready for Parcels Post.
(Continued on page 4)
Friends and
150 SIGN "PURE
WATER" PETITION
COMMERCIAL CLUB AND LIVE
WIRES URGED TO GIVE
ASSISTANCE
y
BOND ELECTION IS ASKED ST OStFv
F. J. Tooze, Head of Health Commit
tee, Says Council Is Making
Thorough Investi.
gation '
A petition signed by 200 persons
will be presented to the Live Wire-,
and the Board of Governors of the
Commercial Club, asking that Oregon
City obtain the best possible water
system. Tne petition was circuiaieu
Monday by Harry Greaves and at. Ill
n'n'nrt- at nieht hore about 150 names.
Mr. Greaves was confident that at
least oO more names would be attach
ed to it before the meeting of the Live
Wires todav.
Th Ttoarrl nf Geverhors and the
Live Wires are urged by the signers
tn rHHr.n the. citv council to call an
election to bond the city to provide
funds for an adequate and pure water
supply. It urges the "Commercial Club
to call or a bond election at the ear
liest possible date allowed by law to
provide funds for the purchase of a
pure water supply; also to provide
immediately from the general .fund
such funds as may be necessary
secure expert services to make pre
liminary examinations of the supplies
that may now be available t0 the end
that our city is assured of a puTe
water supply and its name again plac
ed upon the roll of honor."
Attached to the petition is a clip
ping from a newspaper giving the in-,
formation that an arrangement with
the Portland Water Board to tap the
Bull Run Main at Gray's landing may
(Continued on 'page 4) :
Patrons
OREGON CITY,
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