The ESTACADA NEWS ited at the home of his wife’s peo- pie. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilber» at published e v e r y T h u r s d a y b y | Eagle Creek. H. A. WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Heylinan — * ‘ ---- 1 — * --------------- % Entered at tire postoffice in Estacada, Or. were at the metropolis, Monday. ■■ as second class mail. Advertising rates made known on appli cation. Copy for publication and change of ad copy must lie handed in not later than Wednesday morning to insure pub lication for that week. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year Sis Months C l 00 .50 II oakI in advance JUNE t, 1905 President Roosevelt and others of of our nation’s prominent lawmak ers are realizing the seriousness of the lameness in our immigration laws in permiting so many old coun try poor people and criminals to come to the United States. The fact is pretty well established that a large per cent, of the country’s internal trouble, and the crimes of the country is directly traceable to the foreign element among us. The statistics show that about 1,000,000 foreigners will come to this country this- year and a large portion unde- sireable people. Can this country- stand it? It would be a good thing for this country if the immigration laws were such as would put a stop to this wholesale immigration. The names of the Russian war- vessels alone was enough to sink the whole Russian navy. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Shultz are fixing up their new building in an attractive manner, and expect in a short time to start an icecream, con fectionary and restaurant stand. The fixtures and furniture have been ordered. The back part of the building will be used as a living de partment. Last Sunday the Royal Italian band came out from Portland and remained all day at the Hotel Esta cada dispencing music to the people of the town. This band has been engaged by the O. W. P. Ry. Co. to furnish band music at The Oaks this summer. The Italians are all right in the band music line. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ryckman leave this week for the fish hatch ery thirtyfive miles up the McKin- zie river east of Engene where Mr. Ryckman will be engaged all sum mer with Mr. Talbert at the hatch ery. They will drive through with a light rig. Their residence here will be occupied by, Mr. Harrington The battle of Corean Straits is an and family. exclamation point in the world’s history. Poor, deluded Russia; Rich Bottom Land for Sale with all her wailings and prayers, The finest of rich bottom land in her defeats increase in magnitude, small tracts, 5 or 10 acres, suitable and add to her sorrow and humili for any kind of use, for sale at $75 ation. How the world is being sur an acre and up. Land is only a few prised at Japan's wonderful show hundred feet from Currinsville de ing, and at Russia’s decayed and pot, and is in rich state of cultiva ignorant manhood! Peace talk has tion. Apply or write to again begun, but there is no proba J. H. H ITCH IN G , bility of peace for some time Currinsville, Oregon. Officers Sworn, and School Bond Issue Discussed A Rare, Old News paper Relic Coffee What is Breakfast Without it? Have You Tried Our C R Y ST A L BLEND? IT IS UNEXCELLED 25c a Pound Olympia Pan Cake Flour Self Raising, Prepared in a Moment T ry a Package, 25c Saratoga Drips The Best Syrup l n Gallon Cans, 85c In 1-2 Gallon Cans, 45c We are Headquarters for Good Merchandise at Right Prices 1R eed & 1B arr The Estacada Pharmacy Spalding Base Ball Goods Bats, Balls, Gloves, Etc. Fishing Tackle A complete assortment of fishing sundries. Split Bamboo Jointed Rods, $1.5 0 and up. Quadruple multiplying Reels, Baskets with the latest style shoulder straps, Propeller Baits, etc................... A public meeting of several of the people of Estacada took place last Thursday evening. The meeting Of all the newspapers published was for the purpose of swearing in in the United States at the close of the new city's officers. The admin istering of the oaths was before N o the 17th century, the Ulster County tary R. A. Stratton, and the new Gazette, printed at Kingston, V ir The rtewest designs in box writing papers, Craepes, officers are: Mayor, John W. Reed; ginia, was, perhaps, oneof the lead and Tissues— assorted colors ing publications. And as a memen Councilmen, W. K. Haviland, W. to of The Gazette's career, Dr. C. F. Cary, C. F. Howe and B. O. Bos well. One ward is without repre B. Smith has in his possession one sentation, and someone will have to of the most curious and valued rel ics in the way of a newspaper. It lie appointed by the board. Pre vious to the main purpose of the is a four colum folio, and is made Is the best The meeting a general discussion took ; up of but one face of type. issue Dr. Smith has is of January 4, place on the question of bonding the school district for a new school build 1800, and the principal feature of ing. There was no opposition to the number, and which makes it es pecially valued, is the account it bond issue and it was voted that the contains of the burial of George district might bond not to exceed Washington who died Dec. 14, 1799 $6,000. A t the close of the meet E. M. LANTZ, Proprietor and was buried at Mt. Vernon. It ing the mayor appointed as a com contains the proceedings of Congress mittee on ordinances, Councilmen Fresh and Salt Meats. Ham, Bacon, * Pork, Mutton, Haviland, Howe and Cary. J. B. on the death of Washington, and Haviland took the oath as recorder, much other history-making news of Lard & Sausage. Everything clean, and the best. the times. The whole contens of and C. C. Shafford as treasurer. the paper is very curious and inter Out of town orders carefully attended to. The Doctor may The News enjoyed a pleasant call esting reading. Sunday from H. M. Malon, of The have paperframed and placed with Your attention is directed to the I Fred Morris of the raitway com Oregon City Enterprise. Mr. Ma the Clackamas county exhibit at the ad. of E. C. Hunt in this issue. pany spent last Sunday in Estacada. lon took in the sights here and vis- Lewis and Clark Expositon. Just In-Writing Paper Wakelee’s Squirrel Poison The Estacada Market