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em VOL. Ill ORl'GON CITY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1903. No. 6. ENTERS A PROTEST COUNTY 'SUPERINTENDENT CRITICIZES MRS. M'ADAM. Say Her Work la OrejM City Schools Was Not Satisfactory and Her Election to Eastham School Would Result In Discord. OREGON CITY, July 27. (To the Editor of the Clackainas County Record. ) Last week's Record men tions a tumor that Mrs. McAdam, of Tesas, would probably be appointed principal of the Eastham school, and goes onto say that "her work was very satisfactory." Since the Record w ss not in existence at that time, this opinion can be based only on hear say and is to be taken with a arrarn of allowance. It was uo doubt, highly satisfactory to herself and the tamer circle of her personal admirers, , 'but a great majority of the patrons '. :and taxpayers do not share this view. If a teacher's success is to be tn if erred from stunning styles of head gear, military parades and -showy 'entertainments, then this candidate takes front rank, but if -she is to be judged by scholarly and intellectual attainments we cannot reach such a conclusion. It is true she had on re cord a state paper:; but this was at a time when the merest 'nominal re- quirements, or no requirements except the pocket book., cold secure one ' She has never tat en an examination in this county and consistently kept away f") . 1) -ui'cational meetings, where she was in danger of-exposing her mental shallowness. She gave up her position in Oregon City at the expiration of her con tract, Jnne, 1900. Her certificate ex pired December, 11)00, and it was ;.;"moro'thiln suspeotod that she daro not '""face the ordua'l of a publio examina- f tion. - Tlio newly elected sperintendent, who wns a grade teacher during the McAdam regime, will meet difleulties enough in her first year of 'administra tion without embarrasping lier with needless ones. Should Mrs. McAdam ha made one of ln-r suVwdiimtts feminine jealousy would soon find endless o iportunities for carping . criticism ana invidious comparisons with "my husband's" way of doing things. ' It should be our proud ambition to buil 1 up an efficient educational sys- tern in Oregon. This can beste done by recognizing the successful work of teachers, who Jituve identified them selves with the interest of our state. We have scores -of teaohers in Clacka mas county alone w'ho have demonstrat ed their efficiency by unqualified suc cess. If the best positions in the county are open only to applicants of unknown or questionable 'antece dents, what motive remains for the ambitious home teacher? We pass Chinese 'exclusion laws, because the Chinaman is anAmerican for revenue only, yet it is proposed 'to place our best schools in the charge of a family whose highest motive ap pears to be to spend our rev.en.ues in 'Texas. .Relieving that he voices the senti ment of a large majority of tike patrons :and taxpayers of the district, the wtiter wishes to record an earnest iprotest against the proposed appoint ment. Very truly your, J. C. ZINSER. RETAIL GROCERS' PICNIC. Tbutsands of People Crowd Caaenak Park All Day Sunday. SCore tthan four thousand people att4efl the picnic of the retail grooms At Canemah Park Sunday. Probably ithree thousand came from PortlaaA .-and an excursion train brought down about 1000 from Will amette Yattey Points, leaving on its return at i "clock Sunday night The park was crowded all day and dancing vm tedulged in in the after noon and eveaing. The sports and athletic contests at the park were varied and intreating and consisted of races, tugs et war, etc. The grocerymen defeated the commercial travelers in a game of base ball by a .score of 6 to 5. Tlie game was very rftttertaining and was one of the best avvMeur exhibitions erT seen on the grounds. The score was . tied in the fourth inning and ten insiugs were pecessry to decide the contest, the winning run being made in fhe last half of tli tenth. This years picnic of the retail grocers of Portland and the Willam ette Valley exceeded in popularity and attendance the picnio of last year which was JicJfl at Cappmah Park . ,i0I E srNTESTn' I Valuable Timber Land l!m;eM.."!ed in Bc.4on County By Spauiuii:g Fairly. ; a ,?t of grsat importance 1 if lct -nt v. i l in the United States l.ar.d i.nj, f) for evcral days past and was ii.i.v,1 inturday morning. There u;e ii- ui f(,ar cases involving a whole s c ti.'.n i.f hm in Benton County, aboit N'. rnilos west of Cor vallis. Tho bvrtii:t. in r -8tion is nmbered 24, in rowv.sU' 1' south, range seven west. Tlio' )trypi"i r the Spaulding family, iwr fsv-h-.v, i the father and grauoVirlur, viu.h oi them having filed on n it vrr t,-'.-tion of land as a homeste.v'.. i oir people have contested the claim sM the contest of Charles W. Davis y. Lillian Spaulding occupied the at tenticu of the land office for three days, closing last Friday night. One hundred and twenty pages of testi mony were taken. The bouthern Pacific Company is evidently interested in the claims aa section 24 lies north of section 25 and east of section 23. Both sections 23 and 25 belong to the railroad company and are known as railroad lands. W. D. Fentou, attorney for the Southern Pacific Company is the prhioipal counsel for the entrvmen' and he is assisted by Attorney Leiter, of Port- land, and Colonel Robert A. Miller, of this city. V Hedges & Galloway ap pear for the contestants. The second of the contests commenced Saturday morning. The land is henvily timbered, and there is about four, million feet of timber on ench qnnrtor section, a total of probably 10,000,000 feet in the section. There nro two sawmills within five miles of the section. Tlio contestants charge the entry n;en with -wont of cultivation, nou improvetfiput and residence elsowliere than on their homesteads. FOUND GUILTY. Fred Brakebush Convicted tn the Justice Court of Criminal Trespass. Fred Brakenbush was convicted in the Justice Court last Thursday after noon of criminal trespass upon "the property of Mrs. Jesssio Appling. The defendant was represented by Attorneys George O. Brownell and 'IfciwaiU M. Brownell who v served notice of appeal to the Circuit Court. The testimony showed that Mrs. Ap pling had purchased a pieoe of land near Sunnyside together with a right of way 16 feet wide. This right of way caused- the controversy which eventually resulted in tirakebusli's arrest and prosecution. The Tight of way runs-from the county road down to the residence of the owner of the land.' Brakebush purchased a piece of property the corner of which adjoins tlio end of the right of way. He re garded the lane as one for public use and hauled wood through it to the county road. Mrs. Appling contended that the road had been in use for many years but only for private and not publio use. She ondeavored to arrange , with Brake- bush to buy a strip of land IS feet wide and make a 32 foot lane, but Brakebush did not consent to this and finally Mrs. Appling closed the Jane and built fences in two places to enclose it Wherepon Brakebush broke down the fences and Mrs.' Appl-. ing swore to a complaint charging him with criminal trespass. Justice Stipp imposed a fine of $50 upon Brakebush, who will have to give a bond, pending the appeal. Weather Report Eron Elliot Prairie. George Pope sends the following re port to the weather bureau from the Elliott Prairie district : Weather favorable ; spring wheat is filling well ; oats making large heads and good straw ; corn is growing nice ly, and early planted is tasseling; hemp just starting to bloom ; haying general ; yield of timothy somewhat short; .early potatoes show a good yield; fruit doing well; stock fat; pastures still good. The warm weather prevailing during the past week has been of considerable benefit to backward plantations, but there is no improvement noticable in the stunted roots ; there is less foliage and laterals are shorter than usual ; malt hops are just starting to bloom, and English cluster and fugallg are set ting strobiles rapidly, and about a week earlier than last year, which gives good promise of good fertiliza tion of the crop, which is likely to be of Jflne bodied quality ; there are very few aphis to be found in well cared for yards ; the yield in this district will fall below average. Real property and Chattel Jtfortgage Joans. Abstracts furnished. P. B. DIMICK, Attorney at Lw, Oregon City, Oregon, COMES TO A CLOSE :M ANNUAL CHAUTAUQUA f LV'CLY LT.DLD .-UNDAY. AS- Session Was Best rniU Most Profitable In History of Association and Nearly $800 ' Remaliis In the Treasury After Debts and Expenses Are Paid. .TJin tenth annual assembly of the '"Yi.inu-rto Valley Chautauqua Asso rt iii.ri came to an end last Sunday niu'.it. The session just closed was t'm most successful and profitable in li." history of the association and the board of directors is very well pleased over the result. After all debts aro paid the association will have between .$700 and fSOO in its treasury which may be expended in any manner the directors see fit. The aggregate receipts for the thirteen days of the session were $5000. Lnst Sunday was supposed to be a dull day ai d Secretary Cross said he would be satisfied if the receipts of tho day were sufficient to pay the gate keepers and marshals, but he was more than pleased to learn that over 600 day tickets were punched at the main gate;' during the day. Sunday many of the enmpers pre pared to depart and Monday morning the- vast expanse of grounds was in confusion. Tents were being taken down and camping articles were being rapidly packed. By Monday night the park at Gladstone, which has boon the scene of bustle and enjoy ment for the pact two weeks, was practically drserted for Janother year. Sunday school was held 'Sunday morning under the direction of Rev. Howard N. Smith,' and sermons were preached in the afternoon and even ing by Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, of Clmtanooga, Teun. In the after noon a sacred coucert was given by lio Chemawa Indian Band. ' A scaro alarmed the passengersto Portland on the train Saturday night. A rumor was curront that an at tempt would be made to hold up the train to Portland and Superintendent L. R. Ffli'ds and a dozen special men were on the tw.in armed to the teeth. But nothing happend and either the supposed highwnymen were informed of tho plans for defense or the report was a canard. Probably here wns nothing in the foundation for the report. Unstinted praise is due Secretary Harvy E. Cross, for the a lie manner in which he has handled tho assembly and for tho months of labor that he has put in to make the assembly suc cessful in every particular. RESOURCES OF THE STATE. Attractive Booklet Jssued by the 0- & N. Co. and Ihe S. P. Co. The passenger departments of the Orgeon Railroad & Navigation Com pany and the Southern Pacifio Com pany Hues in Orepon have issued an attractive booklet descriptive of the resources of the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Its author is Rinaldo M. Hall, advertising agent of the O. R. N. Typographically and in every other way the book is a gem. Not the least of the good things inside its covers is the map of the three states showing the lines of the railroad companies. Every town on the lines of the two roads is writ ten up and the illustrations are hand some and tasty. Pictures are shown of agricultural and horticultural pro ducts and the twenty-one chapters of the book are devovted to school advantages, climate, soil, grain grow ing, grasses and forage plants, dairy ing, stock raising, fruit culture, veg etable products, bop raising, lumber industry, mining, fish and fishing, ir rigation, markets, railroads and many other features. Four cents will bring anyone a copy of the book, which should be in the hands of everyone, by addressing A. L. Craig, general pas senger agent of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company or W. E. Co man, general freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacifio Com pany, Portland, Oregon. Ensign W. R. Crabtree, of the Sal vation Army, has a project on foot to purchase the property on which stands the hall now used for a barracks by the salvation Army. The land and building are owned by a Chicago man and he has offered it to the Army for $850. Of this sum, $300 must be paid by September 1 and the balance, $550, within 18 months from Septem ber 1. - Ensign Crabtree will go to work at once in an endeavor to raise the money neceg'ary for the first payment. JNO. B. DIMICK DIES. Prominent Citizen of Marion County and Father of Oregon City's Mayor. John B. Dimick, the father of May or Grant B. Dimick, of this city, died e..rly Tuesday morning at his home near Hubbard, of pneumonia, which he contracted while on a trip to Wil hoit Springs. Mayor Dimick went to Hubbard on Tuesday morning's train to attend the funeral. John B. Dimick was born in Boone County, 111., September 20, 1840. He crossed the plains with his parents at the age of seven years. He lived quietly at the farm, which his father purchased on French Prairie, spending all "the time possible in school. In 18"i8-50" lie attended Willamette Uni versity. His father died in 1859. At the outbreak of the civil war Mr. Dimick enlisted in a company of cavalry and later assisted in organiz ing a regiment of infantry, in which he served in Oreogu and Washington until the close of the war. In 1880 Mr. Dimick was elected to the state senate as a Republican. In 1890 he voted for Bryan and in 1900 was a candidate om the Democratic legislative ticket in Marion County, and again in 1902. He met defeat in loth campaigns. John B. Dimick was a man of sterl ing character ana always Jield the respect and admiration of his fellow citizens. He loaves large family of sons to niouru their loss. TUBERCULOSIS CAUSED DEATH. Mrs. Joseph R. Smith Passed Away at Her Home In West Oregon City. Mrs. 'Joseph R. Smith died Sunday night at her home in West Oregon City of tuberculosis and her funeral was held from the family reidenche at 10 o'elovk Tuesday morcing. The interment "was in Clackamas. Mrs. Smith was a woman of advanced years and was highly respected in this community, where she was well known. "She was born near Nashville, Tenn., and was married at Gaines villo, Ark., in 18G0. They came to Oregon in 1879 and one year after their arrival her husband passed away, in 1880. By heroio efforts she kept to gether hor four little children nntil tiiey were able to support her.. A year ago nor daughter aioa or tuberculosis and Mrs. Smith contracted the dread desease through nursing her. Siie is survived by three sons. Erastus A Thomas A. and Mathew S. Smith. The latter is employed in the Baudon woolen mills and all were present at her bedside at her death. The eldest son, Erastus A., is a student of Mc Minnville College, and is well known throughout the state of Oregon and Washington in collegiate and oratori cal circles. , Deatn of Seth Austen. Seth Austen died Sunday at the home of his son-in-law, William Mat toon at Viola last Sunday, aged nbou 60 years. Austen was one of the best known timber men in tho county. He leaves a large family and had been a resident of Clackamas County for 80 years. The funeral was held at Viola Monday. Austen preempted a homestead in the Cascade Forest Reserve a number of years before the establishment of the reserve in 1893. The homestead contains 151. 73 acres and the patent was issued to Austen May, 2, 1903. Austen drove a stae in the Blue Mountains many years ago and many stories are related of his experiences. At one time he en tered into a i.eal with some road agents to rob the stage which he was driving. He quietly informed tho authorities and on the trip in which the holdnp was to take place, he took with him a number of armed men and the resnlt was that the whole body of desperadoes was captured. Death Caused by Anisiuesla. The body of Mrs. Magpie Coetjen was shipped last Wednesday morning to Grass Valley for interment, after being embalmed. The circumstance surrounding the death of Mrs. Coetjen were sad. With her husband, Charles Coetjen, she arrived here a short time ago from their home in Grass Valley to pay a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Steel Hamilton, who reside on Fifth and Monroe streets. Mrs. Coetjen's maid ean name was Maggie Martin and her home before her marriage was at Maple Lane. She was married three months ago. She was taken ill sud denly at midnight Snnday night and death came at 2 o'clock Monday after noon. Her death was caused by anisthesia. Mr. Coetjen acoompanined his wife's remains to Grass Valley, where the interment took place. Beatie & Beatie, dentists, Weinhard building, rooms 16, 17 and 18. A Smiling Face Indicates a good digestion, both yott must have good Fresh Fruits and Best in New Breakfast Food Carolina Rice Flakes TRY IT Sole Agent For TX J -J A. Robertson, 7th Street Grocer BANK OF OREGON CITY The Pioneer Bank of Oregon City. Established in 1581. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on Time Deposits. Money to loan on favorable terms. . County and City Warrants bought.. Wo buy and sell drafts and exchange on all parts of the ,' United States and Europe. CHARLES H. CAUFIELD, Manager. E. G. CAHFJ.ELD, Cashier. Rent or Interest It's easy with out arid by combining others in out Co-operative plan, yot can within a short time jBjeg OWN YOUR HOME Payments less than rent will pay for a house and lot or a farm; payments less than yoor intesest will wipe oat your mortgage if yon are now carrying one. IThis up-to-datel I plan of Co-oper- ation is the most I practical and the most beneficial ever offered in the Northwest. the Northwestj Death of Dora Stover. Dora Stover, the 21-year old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stover, of this city, died at 4 o'clock last Thursday morning at the family resi dence near the Barclay school. The girl had been ill with consumption forjseveral years and her death was not unexpected. She had many friends in this city. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Young was the officiating clergv man at the services. The interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. The funeral was attended by many members of Sola Circle, Women of Woodcraft, of which order deceased was a member. Subscribe for the Record and get the news while it is news. For food Vegetables the City fA M U - 223"' C22"CZ3' ZD' By a perfect sys tem of combina tion we give your help with I I nnlliire tlio onm. o ing power of the D rt dollars of the rich mns VP v.-xx j NO INTEREST RESULTS CERTAIN ABSOLUTELY SAFE Order of Fraternal Home Bayers, G10-G1 1-612 McKay Bldg., Portland, Oregon. j Losses Are Adjusted. W. H. Howell, superintendent of the Orgeon City water commission. and Mr. Honeyman, of Portland, have adjusted the loss caused by the recent fire in the Oregon City Manufacturing Company's woolon mills. Mr. Howell represnted the woolen mills company and Mr. Honeyman the board of fire underwriters. The losses will be divided between 60 companies a will total about $100,000. Tho debri left by the Are is being removed and the work of reconstrcution will b& commenced without delay. Probably six mouths will elapse before the work will be completed but in the meautime work in the mills will progress. o n o n