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i Clackamas County Record Twice a Week. 1'nMished Every Monday and Thara- d:iy by T1IE RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY. HabKcriptinn Per Year $1.75 Advertising Rates on Application. UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE. Tlio sudden death of Hon. Tlioman II. Tnotfue, congressman from the first district of Oregon, in Washington, I). O. . yesterday noon, struck deep into the hearts of the people of his state. A little past the prime of life, in the very midst of a fast enlarging sphere of usefulness, a profound thinker, lie will be mourned by his constituents. While not a brilliant speaker, Mr. Tongue always had something to say touching nion public matters, and his public utterances always commanded attention from his hearers and from the press of the country. Aside from the grief his passing away brings to tho people of Oregon, a grave loss is felt by reason of being deprived of bis services in congress. Ho waf the chairman of the committee on ir rigation of arid lands, and at thin time, when a determined effort h lining made to reclaim the arid tractf of Eastern Oregon, his death may mean the giving up of all hope for arid land legislation at this session of congress. In Mr. Tongue's position us a member of tho river and harbor committee, he has done a great deal for the streams of our state and has so cured for Oregon far more money in appropriations than was due as her porMirt;onato share. In the natural sequenco of things Thomas H. Tonguo would have, been United States Senator one day. He had a laudable ambition for the po sition. Ho would have been head and shoulder over many of tho men who have represented Oregon in the upper house of congress. To bo thus sud denly cut off, when he was doing the most good for the state and when the way was ripo for higher honors, is n blow from which his family and his Or.'gon will not soon recover. REFORM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. State Superintendent Ackermau pub lishes a general summary of educa tional work. Ho calls attention to many needed reforms, among them being a revision of tho (school law, or certain sections of it. His suggest ions in regard .to tho rural schools are well timed. The pupil in the country school is deprived of many educational advantages that fall to the lot of his more favored city cous in. In the city schools better teach ers, as a rule, lire employed, being paid better salaries; better school rooms and better apparatus are in use. Tardiness and absenteeism in tlio city school is reduced to a minimum, ow ing to a larg.i extent to judicious sup ervision. The city schools aro pro vided with libraries, which aro very valuable aids in stimulating a desire on the purt of tho student for investi gation. The city student, if judic iously directed by his teacher, is in touch with the general information of the day, especially in the higher grades, as most of our school rooms are supplied with at least, one daily newspaper, at any rate those of Oregon City are. The careful teacher first looks over the paper, marks the items of greatest interest and at some time during the day a short general discus sion is had on these topics. Tho coun try student is deprived of most of these advantages, localise there are not suflicient funds for these pur poses in the district treasury. There is no valid reason why these and other helps to gaining an education should not obtain in the country school. The demand of tho age is for a liberal education, rather than a classical one. The education of today is broadening in its tendency rather than narrowing, mid a broad education comes from wide knowledge of general subjects. These needed reforms can only lo brought about by careful direction on the part of the instructors. In order for us to secure the very best tal ent in a ix'dagogical sense it will be necessary to raise the salaries of the teachers in Oregon. We are pre paring for a great exposition in this state, which will attract visitors from all tortious of the country. Many of these visitors are coming here with a view to locating in our midst. One of the first questions asked will be as to the status of our public schools. The public school is so im portant a factor in our civilization that men have come to look upon it as secondary only to the constitution it self. "The Public Schools, the Bul wark of Our Liberties." Citizens of Oregon, let us unite in one mighty, continued effort to make our schools better. TO FILL VACANCY. Speculation is rife as to tho means to be adopted to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Congressman Tongue. Mr. Tongue had not yet filled out his third term, and was electd for still another term. The governor will issue a call for a special election, which will probablly bo held before the first of March, the date upon which the new term begins. The judges and clerks of the general election who served ill June will be required to act again in tho same capacity at this special election. The state constitu tion says "The sheriff of the county or several counties within tho district shall notify tho judges and clerks of election to conduct a special election in accordance with a time to bo de signated by the governor. If the members of the legislature from this county carry out the in structions and wishes of thoir party as sot forth in the platform, thoy will have no time to lose, and will have accomplished much good for tho coun ty. There is a demand from all over tho state for a precinct assessment law, and in the plat from adop.tcd at tho last county republican conven tion, it is urgod that the members of tho legislature from this county strive for enactment of such a law. An other very important matter, 'too, is that portion of the platform recom mending the nullification of the special law for this county whereby the coun ty judge is deprived of his right to tuko part in tho conduct of tho busi ness matters of the county. Tho law legislating tho county judge out of oflico should not havo boon cre ated in tho first place. Tho same thing was tried and really accomplish ed in Multnomah county, but was soon remedied, as the special act for his county should bo, at once. These statements aro not made because the board of county commissioners is con sidered in the least incompetent for tho transaction of county business. Far from such an idea ; but because tho county judge should bo a part of and havo some voice in tho delib erations of that body. His entire time is.occupied anyhow, and tho compen sation ho receives is not commensurate with tho dignity of the position, by any means, and by replacing him to his former position, at a slight in creuso in salary, would bo doing no more than simple justice Tho proposal to amend the city char ter of Oregon City to authorize the city council to levy a 7-mill tax for street improvement purposes will prol ably meet its Waterloo when tho prop erty owners have thoir inning. The idea of the committee was to devise some means of deriving revenue with which to make some very urgent street improvements, but it is feared such a plan will not meet with hearty up poval. Tho city is sorely in need of revenue for that purpr so, or rather the demands for the improvements suggested are considered to be urgent. There are other means suggested for raising revenue, among them being a proposal to tux telephone and elec tric companies for the use of the streets by thoir wires. It is urged that inasmuch as tho street railway companies pay liberally for the rights they enjoy in the operation of their extensive system in the city tho elec tric company and telephone com pany, which, perhaps do not enjoy as great an amount of earnings as the firmer, yet, however, much levcnue is derived, and it is proposed that the city should derive some benefit. It has been suggested, too, that the city levy an occupation tax, all of which would increase tho revenues. Just how far the matter of devising means for raising revenue will go is proble matical, but it seems certain that more revenue is to lie had from some source. Tho Multnomah delegation in the forthcoming legislative session is the first to go on record in regard to choice for president of tho senate and speaker of the house. The senators and representatives of that county mot last Wednesday evening and declared unanimously for Senator Smith, of that county, for president of the sen ate, and for L. B. Eddy, of Tillamook county for speaker of the house. This action on the part of the Multnomah delegation, especially regarding the presidency of the senate, is somewhat of a surprise, and is of more or less in terest to the politicians of Clackamas county, who have cherished a hope, at least, if not having felt an assur ance that the members from Multno mah might support Brownell, who is an avowed candiadte for the place. Of course Multnomah's, members are not all of it, but they are one-fifth of the whole thing. With that influence in Mr. Smith's favor he may bo able to capture tho toga. The action of the Patrons of Hus bandry in endorsing the proposed ap propriation for tho Lewis and Clark Exposition is very significant. To n greater or less extent the rural popula tion will bo called upon to meet that tax, but the benefit they will derive will largely re-embnrse them. Poli ticians might hesitate in taking action n this had there not boon an approval of tho plan sent in by the general population of the entire state. As a matter of fact, $")OO,00O seems to'bo a large amount of money to appopriate for the cause, but the plan is ,1 largo one, requiring a large amount of mon ey, and the benefit will bo correspond ingly largo. No, we doubt very seriously if there is more than one- fourth of the population of tho state opposed to an appropriation of half a million by the state for such a pur pose. If we aro to have an Exposition let it be a largo ono, a good one and an enthusiastic one. The only way to havo such an affair is to pay for it. It's expensive, but all good things cost money. Tho Oregon legislature met "in reg ular bienuiel session today, and there is much for it to do, However, there aro alwnys a great many things a legislature does which it should not do, and a groat many things it should not do which it docs, and there is no certainty in it. One of tho important matters it should attend to at an early date is the elct ion of a senator, and then get down to business in which the common people are interested. This mutter out of the way, there will bo no opportunity for swapping and bickering on legislation that should be enacted. Tho legislature should lose no timo in making tho Lewis and Clark fair appropriation, Tho success of tho big undertaking depends upon what action tho legislature takes in tho matter, and it should act hastily. Other states, whose desire is to aid in this work in a financial way, will bo Waiting to hear from Oregon's legis lature. Governor Goer is persistent in his statement that there is but ono thing for the legislature to do in regard to the senatorial mutter. He claims tho people of tho state endorsed him and no one else for that high office, and tho members of the legislature can vote for no other ono. But really governor, has not your experience in politics taught you that politicians do not always act in a consistent way and in accord with tho expressed will and desires of tho common herd? Mays law or no Mays law, endorse ment by the people or otherwise, if the legislature docs not choose to elect you senator you will not be elected. There may not be any valid or leg timate reason for the legislature act ing "otherwise than in accord with the expressed wish of the people, but it may not act that way just the same. Surveyor-General Meldrum says he does net propose to vacate his office just because someone, has seen fit to have charges preferred against him Ho is as calm about the matter as it would seem possible for one in a sim ilar position to be. Mr. Meldrum declares tin affairs of his office to be in splendid shape, and says ho coiiris investigtion of all of his off! cial acts. Ho seems to be posted in rograd o h matter that oii is is fit; uring to greater extent in this mat ter than anything else. And perhaps the surveyor-general is about right in his opinion. We, even, in our humble position, might cant a little light on this subject if we were so inclined. Mr. Meldrum will probably give his "friends" a run for their money before they get his scalp, if they succeed at alL Judge Ryan'B endeavors in behalf of progress and the material welbeing of this locality are worthy of com mendation and encouragement. The utilization of the natural means at hand to increase our comfort and con venience and his wealth are tilings that will add to tho attractions of the town and aid to a wonderful degree in increasing tho population of that portion of the city which has been somewhat handicapped by reason of the difficulty in reaching it. Should the undertaking go through as planned the benefit will be mutual and lasting alike to Judge Ryan and the public. The Fulton force in the legislature is said to be seventeen votes, that is, that number of the members have signed the call for a caucus. In order to have a majority Fulton must yet gather twenty more votes. There is an element in the legislature opposing a caucus, it being considered certain that Fulton will bo the choice of a caucus if ono is organized. Highway robbery in our vory door yards night after night may be car. riod on uninterruptedly for a time, but the perpetrators cannot hope to run the gauntlet eternally. There will be an end to thoso unholy actions some of theso days, and the penalty it ought to make even a robber hesitate. At tho least unoxpoctod time the po lice will tako a hand in this conduct. TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS. . ' Notice is herebfy given that the County Superintendent of Clackamas County will hold the regular examin ation of applicants for State and Coun ty papers at Oregon City, as follows : For State Papers. Commencing Wednesday, February 11, at nine o'clock A. M. , and conitnue till Sat urday, February 14, at four o'clock. Wednesday Penmanship, history, spelling, algebra, reading, school-law. Thursday Written arithmetic, theo ry of teaching, grammar, bpokrkoepr ing, physics, civil government. , Fridiiy-d?hyHiology,gQography,nieii. tal arithmetic, composition, physical geography. Saturday Botauy, plane goomotry, general history, English literature, psychology. For County Papers Commencing Wednesdcy, February II, at nine o'clock, and continuing until Friday, February 13, at four o'clock. First, second and third grade certifi cates. Wednesday Penmanship, history, orthography, reading, Thursday Written arithmetic, the. ory of teaching, grammar, school law. Friday Geography, montal arith. metic, physiology, civil government. Primary Certificates : Wednesday Penmanship, orthogra- pliy, rending, arithmetic. Thursday Art of questioning, theory of teaching, methods, physiol ogy. ' J. C. ZINSER, Superintendent of Schools. New School House for Macksburg. Macksburg is to have a new school house, an elaborate structure, that will accommodate the demands of the district for year to come. The acton of the people of that district in this matter was taken last Saturday. Su perintendent Zinser was preseut at the meeting to lend encouragement to the good work. The amount of the levy for that purpose has not been dofl nitoly decided, but the work will go forward this year. Chautauqua Directors Meet, Tho board of directors of the Will ametto Valley Chautauqua Associa tion held a meeting Friday night and authorized Secretary Cross to go to San Francisco and attend the meeting of tho coast delegates of the four Chautauqua assemblies on the Pacific Coast. Ho will leave hero today, Heretofore the Willamette Assembly has been at loggerheads with the other assemblies on the matter of securing talent but Mr. Cross expects to get together with tho other ropresenta tives. The dates for holding this year's assembly will probably bo from July 14 to July 2li, but these dates aro not certain as they must harmonize with the dates of the other three assemblies in order that the same talent may bo utilized. Graham's Body Recovered. The body of Robert Graham, who was drowned in the Molalla river last Thursday, has been recovered two miles from where the accident ocetr- ed. The body was brought to this city and was shipped to Troutdale, the home of tho deceased. Loggers discovered Grain m's body under a boat in a foot and a half of water. PUDDING RIVER AND ROCK CREEK Declared Innavigable and Leased to F. L S. Bagby by Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners Friday declared portions of Rock Creek and Pudding River public high ways for the transportation of logs, timber and lumber. The board also entered into a contract with Frank S. L. Bagby leasing tho use of the two highways with tho right to collect tolls for the rafting of logs for 23 years from the completion of such work as shall be necessary to render tho high ways suitable for the successful car rying on of the business. Tho con tract provides that tho lessee shall be entitled to a maximum of 75 cents per 1000 feet, board measure, on the Pud ding River, and 50 cents on Rock Creek for the transportation and for booming of logs within one milo from tho mouth of the rivers. The contract further provides that in consideration of the lease tho lessee will securo tho right of way nud other necessnny rights from land owners and make im provements necesssary to carry on a logging business. Mrs. Edard Calif f Dead. Word was receive I Thursdav from Edward Cahff announcing the death ins wire, at yiioesnx, Ariz., of con sumption. The deceased was well nowu in this citv and leaves a hirue circle of friends, who will deeply mourn hor demise. Tho remains were kipped from Phoenix Saturday and ill roach this city tomorrow. Death of Beaycr Creek Tarmer. The funeral of W. R. Roberts, who died Friday at hi3 homo in Boaver Crook, after a lingering illness, took plaoe this afternoon. Services were held ill tho Presbyterian Church at Beavor Creek and tho interrment took plaoo in Beaver Crock cemetery. Tho docoasod leaves a wife and five grown sons. The former is seriously ill at hor homo, and 'fears aro entertained for hor recovery. Several monihs ago Mr. Roberts was thrown from a buggy and was seriously injured, and he never recovered form the effects. Comes to Locate. WTilliam Umhrr.ugh and family ar rived hero Saturday from Iowa. They dispoesd of all their possessions in that state and eonio to Clackamas county to make it their future home, expecting to engage in stockraising. and ngricuHure. Mr. Umbrongli left Iowa lust Wednesday, and says it was so cold at that time that ono could hardly exist out of doors. Mr. Um- braugh is a son-in-law of S. G. Dick ey, of Ely, and the newcomers aro lo catod for the present at Mr. Dickey's home. Black Calla Lily. There is a wonder, a genuino prodi gy, in this city in tho way of flow ers. At tho homo of County Clerk Sleight a large lily, as black as night, is in full bloom. This plant and its bbpom have grown from tho bulb since last September. Many of our town people are paying visits to see the rare specimen. These peculiar freaks of nature are as scarce as tho visita tion of angels, and are truly wonder ful. Somo years r.go a black calla lily was in bloom in Portland, and much attention was paid to the mat ter through tho local press. The pos sessors of this rare plant aro very proud of it and prize it vory highly. Judge McBride Saturday handed down a decree of divorce in tho case of Grace Rexroad vs. John A. Rexroad and adjourned court until tc-day. Oregon City Planing Mill all kinds of Building Material, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Turning and Scroll-Sawing. Orders for all kinds of Mill Work solicited. Promptness and quality of work guaranteed. Before placing your orders write and inquire for prices. Shop Jcbwork of all kinds. THE FAY SHOLES OUR LEADER SINGLE KEYBOARD Send for Booklet. Typewriters SOLD -and- Expert Repairing s.t Fwssoin-.blo Pric. s. ' Purta and Sapplit s for all Muciiiuos. RUBBER STAMPS, SCALES, ETC. Your Ordors Solicited. 231 Stark Street. COAST AGENCY CO., PAROLES NOT REVOKED. Ccnrrnl Grant Laid Dawn th Law to Irellent Johnaon. Daniel It. CJoodloe. 'or many yenra a distinguished resided cf Washington r.nd chairman of the commission to free the slaves of the District, once told this story: "Ono niQ!-u!ng goon after the surren der nt ApiKunattox I was one of a group of gentlemen standing on Penn sylvania avenuo, discussing the mo mentous queKt ions of the day. As we talked General Grant rodu towurd us, smoking his usual cigar. Recognizing several of us, he dismounted and joined us. " 'Whit's the news?' he asked. "I answered. 'We are discussing a piece of news which comes to us di rectly from the White House and which gives me no little concern.' 'What Is It?' asked the general. " 'I understand that President An drew Johnson Intends to revoke tho parole of General Lee and other gener als of the late Southerti Confederacy. "'Who was your informant?' asked General Grant. "I gave him the name of the gentle man who had given the Information. "General Crant quietly said. Thank you, gentlemen.' remounted his horse and rode rapidly away toward the White House. "We lei:u:rely turned our steps Jn the same direction, and as we entered the portico we saw Grunt coming down the Htepsjooklng more excited than I had ever seen him before. I went up stairs and met a friend who hnd been in conference thnt morning with Mr. Johnson on the subject above men tioned. He said to me: 'If you have any request to make of the president this morning, keep It until some other time. He la angrier than I havo ever seen him. A moment ago General Grant strode Into his presence and per emptorily demanded, "Do you Intend to revoke tho parole of General Robert E. Lee and other olilccrs of tho late Confederacy?" I am considering the subject.'. Johnson replied. "You need not consid er it. Those paroles were signed by me as general commanding the -army of the United States. My promise to them shall bo kept In good faith If it takes the army of the United States, plus tho army of the lute Confederacy, to en- ; force It." " 'Saying this, Grant retired and left Johnson white with rage.' "We never heard any more of the revocation of the paroles." Indiannpo 113 Sentinel. Grant b dimick ATTORNEY uml COUNSELOR t LAW. Will practice in nil Courts in the Stnte. Circuit . laid IJistnct Court.! of the 1'iiited States. In solvent debtors taken through bankruptcy. Oir.ce in Guide building, Oregon City, Or. Oregon City Machine Shop Fh. BUC KLEIN, Prop. All kinds of Machinery made and repaired, also keep in stock . . Shafting. Pulleys, etc. Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed. The Oregon Agriculturist and Rural Northwest Published twice a month at Portland, by H. 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