Tillamook headlight., March 11, 1909, Image 6

TÍLLAMOOK , HEADLIGHT, MARCH 11, 1Û09.
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Th«
LA WLESSNESS IN TILLA
MOOK COUNTY.
interest plfln in appointing an inspector,
and who is to grade and stamp cheese
Bootlegging is a good thi.ig—for the made at the factories belonging to the
association, and which brings to a cli
attorneys.
max a matter which took years to di -
Bost Tillamook ? Clear the lawless cuss and bring about. F. W. Chiisten-
element out first.
soo has been chosen to fill that position.
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And what about tl«e gambling that is We think the ass ciation has made a
wise selection, but it may require con-
said to lie going on in the Jointa ?
hidcrable diplomacy on his part and < n
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Gee! Some of the witnesses in tl e the part of all concerned before the ob­
ject sought for is obtained, it is a re
bootleg case, were con,ornate liars.
sponsible and important position that he
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swear is called upon to fill, and the dairy af-
Swearing ! Yrs ; wilncu-en
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT.
black is white, and white is black in ■ocinlions will look to him to see that
It is time to turn on tbe light, if only a few of the charges
Tdlamovk City.
the cheese manufactured in Till» -
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tuook is up to Al grade and that it is commonly made against the public morals and decency of our com­
What a bad reputation for the county
Let the tacts show who are violating the laws
put on the maiket in prime condition. munity are true.
when one hears men make this remark :
The stamp of the inspector will be a cf common decency and the statutes of the state.
I hen >et a
"Tillamook is the bootleggers’ paradise.”
guarantee as to this, the same as the such suffer the just reward of their villainous deeds, both by suf­
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Persons who have attended the boot­ stamp oi the inspector on meat, as to fering under the law, and by the loss of public esteem, which is
leg cases in tfiis city are shocked and dia its wholesomeness, where the govern far greater.
.
gusted at tbe amount of false swearing. meat inspect the slaughter of cattle and
That there is a lamentable condition of affairs among us every
meat for the market. However, it will
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serious person admits. Our county is loosing its standing in the
We wonder whether a Tillamook ju y no longer be possible for an inferior
stateaud its just claims upon the prosperity and development that
grade
of
cheese
to
be
put
on
the
market
would convict even if it had a regiment
The state of public morals and the safety
of witnesses to prove the guilt of a boot­ and command the top price. The poor other counties enjoy.
cheese in future will be sold according to of the sacred institution of the home, childhood and youth are
legger.
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its grade. It is to establish the leputa- questions that weigh heavily with a class of people we need in the
Don’t anyone make themselves foolish ti<m of Tillamook cheese and to sustain safe and permanent building of the county.
1 housands of such
in arguing or believing that the boot its reputation which make it nviesnary
families
are
coming
to
Oregon
each
year.
We
cannot get the
leggers are innocent and that they are a to have an inspector to manufacture a
share
of
them
that
our
resources
and
natural
advantages
justly
lot of persecuted saints.
uniform, Al grade of cheese.
claim.
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Don’t blame the officials any more for
Why?
Let us draw a comparison and to one
not enforcing the local option law. The very important point that was overlook­
Because of our lawlessness and debauchery.
blame now rests with the juries which ed in tbe bootleg cases. The sheriff is
Many have come and left again for this reason. This is a serious
w< uld not believe direct testimony.
sworn to do bis duty and enforce all the charge against our community and one the writer certainly re­
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laws, and he draws a good salary for grets to admit as tiue.
His only motive in calling the public’s
Say, wouldn’t it belittle some of the
doing so. Complaints reached his office attention to these things is a sincere desire to get at a proper and
lawless element of Tillamook City to I e
that certain individuals were violating an adequate remedy of open and flagrant evils.
sent to jail from the new justice court in
the local option 'a.v. He procures the
We has been an attentive observer of most of the recent ef­
Gee ! Wouldn’t the boot-
Bay City,
help of an assistant who is sent out with
forts of the officials to enforce the law against illicit liquor selling.
loggers beef.
a specific object in few, that of buying
» it
These cases aud other thiugs have raised a number of serious ques­
had u tough name intoxicating liquors from those who are
Tillamook
tions
in the minds of many of our people. And in the interest of
wheel it had
violating the law. They succeed, and
lough name
when the cases come to trial, the juries the moral, social and intellectual betterment of the county, he
Clear out the tough* is the uuly soluti* n dismiss the cases on exactly the same would invite all who are in possession of the facts to help turn on
And if any person, or set of persons, get in the way
to tbe problem.
kind of evidence hootleggers are being the light.
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convicted upon in every dry county in of this effort, let them be exposed in their true character by the
When there is so much infernal swear,
the State. Likewise, the sheriff was in light of the truth that they may be understood and treated ac
ing going on in the justice court and h
formed that it was thought a murder cordingly.
jury don’t know where it is at, it looks to
had been cominittced and he immedia­
It is true that boys, young boys, young men and older ones
us as if conditions arc about as tough
tely had the guilty party arrested, and
have been druuk about the streets, not a few but many of them,
and rotten as they can get.
the in»in who did the deed confessed to
not once but often, only a few of whom have been called to ac­
Married men going to Portland hud the aw'ful crime. Now it Tillamook jut its count for it in any court ?
will
not
belieye
the
State
witnesses
in
the
better take the necessary precautions by
Where do they get their liquor? Have girls and young
packing their marriage license with them bootleg cases we do not see h<»W thev
women been drunk in public places, on numerous occasions ? And
can
believe
the
State
witnesses
in
a
mur
for fear of the "moral squad.” My, the
Th re was direct evidence in do they still appear in public every where without showing
police force of that city should be known dei case.
the bi otleg cases obtained hy a plan en any sense of the shame and disgrace of it ?
as Lane’s Poke Nose Squad.
tered into by the sheriff, but in the Hem
What villainous, lecherous wretcher have been instrumental
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As long as the taxpayers can stand hree murder case it was circumstantial in furnishing liquor and inducing these girls to drink it ?
the expenses of the lawlessness in this evidence which convicted him <»f that
Have the parties acquitted in the Justice Court been innocent
county thev should not ‘ beef’’ tiecause crime. The general reputation oi some of of the crimes charged ?
Have the jurors in the above mentioned
taxes come high. Every ’dry” county the bootleggers ought to be sufficient to
cases done their sworn duty in acquitting these men ?
convict
them
if
nothing
else.
But
here
is
in the state have imposed fines and large
Has the Court been unbiased in all his official acts and made
sums of money have been added to the another thing. Langworthy, who was
any serious effort to iuforce the law as he was sworn to do when
county's treasure. It is different in Till­ tried before Justice Sappington, was
amook. The taxpayers are footing the convicted on identically the same kind ol he took his office ?
Have the attorneys in defence been honest with themselves
bills and paying Witnesses who go cn the evidence, that of the state’s witness,
stand and swear to a lot of lies. Great as in tbe jury cases, anil the ¡only cor. and their conviction of right and justice?
is Tillamook County when it comes to elusion that we can come to is that
Or have they sold their legal aud personal ability to defeat
pumping the taxpayers.
Justice Sappington believed the state's justice and free a set of criminals to prey yet more upon society
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witness, while the juries did not.
and dispoil and corrupt our youth and manhood ?
Baker City has issued an advertising
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Have not some of these attorneys said they would not do
The press oi Kentucky hasa true friend
pamphlet and we see that in its bri<f
that
?
account of dairying in that county it in the Governor of that State. Publishers
And, again, have all other people who should be interested
has the gall and the audacity to take of the Louisville Herald had the temerity
W B. Aiderman’s statement of 1907, in to criticise officers for laxity in bringing in a better state of society lent all influence they could to officials
which 21 cows brought him $2,385.96 night riders to book.
Result, the pub- to find and properly expose criminals ?
in Tillamook County that year, and then lishers were indicted and held for crimi-
Why not everyone who can help to turn an the light, do so?
leads people to believe that Mr. Alder­ nal libel because they wanted the laws For all will be profitted by a proper state of affairs.
man took his milk to a factory in Baker enforced against the criminal and law-
The bright white light of truth is the best corrective of all
County, no mention whatever t»eing class, The > overnor at once pardoned evils,
Turn on the the light, “He that doeth the truth cometh
made of Tillamook. Rats ! Whoever the publishers and added his own arrai
to the light that his works may be made manifest.”
knew of a sage brush and alcMli section gnment of the officers in the following :
W. W. ROSEBRAUGH.
of country being suitable for profitable
“If the courts don't put an end to the
dairying ? But it gets our dander up to rule of crime in the counties in which the
judges and the common wealth's alt »r-
have the sage brush county plunder the
Lost.
nevs are elected to uphold luw and
dairy records of Tillamook county.
order, the only hope of permanent relief
A
Shepherd
Dog,
with long hsir, black
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from such conditions is an enlightened
When bootleggers undertake to intim public sentiment Hroused bv the press ot on back and sides. Answers to the name
idate and threaten the Press of this city the country .and instead of punishing the of ’’Fannie.*' Finder will please notify
newspapers which makes a fight against Jim Tone, Tillamook, Ore.
it is time that the newHpHpvrs advocate
such conditions, it should be regarded ns
During the past 35 years no rem­
• strong, determined vigilance commit­ fulfilling a duty.’’
Cows for Sale.
edy has proven more prompt or
tee to straighten things out some. It is There is little difference between the night
more effectual In Its cures of
15 Head of Dairy Cows for Sale, Ap
i’i order now and there are persons the riders of Kentucky and the bootleggers ply to Alex. Watt, Tillamook, Ore.
city who are talking that way Who will of Tillamook countv, for both defy the
take the leadership? It was said, when law of the country and join the a v|«ss
Notice.
than Chamberlain*. Cough Remedy. In
the snap shot man commenced his cru class. Here in Tillamook it is juries that
many homes it Is relied upon as Im­
You are hereby notified to call and plicitly ae the family physician. It con­
aade against the gamblers of this city, will not sustain the officials in the sup »rille your account with Reynold, and
tains no opium or other narcotic, and
t tat if it hadn't been for his wife there pression of lawlessness, and the only Jones on or before March 20, 1909.
maybe given as confidently to a baby
wouldn't bra greave spot of the Head- ho|»e now is an enlightened public senti­
as to an adult. Price 36c; large size 6Oc
I ght man left.
But the Presa expo»d ment arouse«! by the county press. The
Mare for Sale.
II o rottenness and the people became running out of the county by the mayor
A Bay Mare, 8 years old, weight be­
iudignant, as they are today with he of the city of a State’s witness, the spirit­ tween nine and ten hundred Apply to
lawlessness.
ing away to Kansas of the State's wit­ D. West, Tillamook, Ore.
SEE —
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B P. Mulkey hue announced himself a ness, the intimidation of the State's wit­ Wanted to Trade for Small Da ry
ness by one ot the panics accused of
candidate for cotiKresaman for the second
Ranch.
BAY CITY, OREGON.
district, lie would, no doubt, innke a bootlegging and the false swearing in
24
Acre«.
nil
in
crop, good house nnd
the justice court arc a few incidents to
K«od conaresaninn, but we tail to see
burn, less than half mile of city limits of
wherein it would benefit the State hy prove the deplorable condition of affairs Salem.
in Tillamook county. This is what is
See Catterlin ft Sharp.
making a change Congiesaman Hawley
called, ’Justice!" or more commonly
OPPOSITE THE ALLEN HOUSE.
has entered upon his second trrm and is
For Diseases of the Skin.
now in a position to do some good. He known as’’Tillamook Justice!'* And it
Nearly all disease!« of the skill such ns
certainly has taken a lively interest in the is no wonder that people are getting in­ e.'xema, tetter, salt rlieuiu and Barbara*
Especially thia Week.
prop« sed improvement of Tillamook bar dignant. and they have a right to be. itch, are characterized by an intense
itching and smarting, which often makes
when
thev
sec
such
a
tiavr«tv
ot
justice
ORDER
YOUR MAPLE CREAM
and the slrnightening of the channel
life a burden and diaturl«a sleep and
fiom Tillamook Citv to the hay. and he and the taxpayers have to f<M>t the bills rest. Quick relief may be bid by apply
LAYER CAKES.
mg Chamlierlain’a Salve. It allavs lire
is also desirous of keeping in touch with
itching
and
smarting
almost
instantly.
the l«a.-al laidies so that they can furnish
New Spring Millinery on Many ca*ea have been cured by its use.
Everything In the 8aklng Line
the necessary data. We hope to see Mr. display at Sturgeon's Friday For sale by L-unar'a Drug Store.
Hawley instrumental in getting these and Saturday of this week.
improvements started, for they arc ot Call and look over line.
great importance to Tillamook Count,
and City. There is r.o doubt but what
Vole« a Kidney Remetly will cure any
Mr Mulkey’a popularity makes him a caaeof kideev or bladkivr trouble that ia
formidable candidate, but we wouhl be not beyond th- reach of medicine. Cures
of bodily movement
sorry to see any change, lor the reason backache and irregularities that if neg
in
lecie-l might reaiilt m Bright’s dianaw
,n
lOWEfo
Paid Up Capital .....................135.000.
that we believe Mr. llawler will lie able
or dialu-t«-« —J. L Laiuar. Tillamook.
to accomplish something for Tillamook. Hawk & Miller, Bay City.
OiTera every facility for aafe banking
Anyway, we do not see the need of mak
and respectfully aolicHa your bueineaa.
ing a rhange ns long as Mr. Hawley is
Acta aa truatee for Corporations, indi-
” Mr Hire* year old boy waa hadly
WATER
vnluala and eMate*. Conhdnntial Iruat
doing as well as he is, and fur that rva roaalipalvd, hn«i a high fever and
relation, carried out faithfully.
OILED
son he hsa somewhat the advantage in an awful ronililmn. I gave him two
Intereat al current rate, on time do-
J *e* of holey'a Orin«» Laxative and the
SUCKERSW WIÏS’MÔ
over Mr. Mulkev
* a a
next morning the fever «M gone and poMta.
Every torment beo rrm »
Mall
buaineaa
given
prompt
attention
The Creamery Associations of Tilla­ waa entirely well holey a Orino lax«,
Ihe ngn of Ih» fish
live
raved
hia
Itfe.
'
A
WolUn.h
l
a.i
Fire
and
l-urglar
pr<a»f
eafelr
depneu
’
ucÄ7d
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mook county have launched out upon a
Cotalog free
nier. Wa-1 |,. Lamar. Tillamook. box*, juat metalled for convenience ol
new experiment on the community of Hawk A Miller, Bay City.
cuatooiera it reaaonable lental.
•ií’.’.üyco so»*o~ « >.
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Editorial Snap Shots.
A Lamentable State of Affairs
Injuring the City and County
Turn on the Light.
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than i
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to an.
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r'aatlee
practt«
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not le
would
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It u economy to u»e Royal Baking Powd®
It saves labor, health and money.
Where the best food is required no ofeg
baking powder or leavening agent can take M
place or do the work of Royal Baking Powdal
NOTICE TO SAVING DEPOSITORS;
The regular half yearly interest due on
your savings account has been credited to
your account and you are requested to bring
your savings book when convenient and have
the same entered thereon.
This interest as stated above, has been
credited to ycur account, and if left on
deposit will draw interest itself from March
ist at rate of four per cent per annum, the
same as the balance of your account.
Figure out your interest and fiud if you
are getting all that ¡scorning to you. If you
cannot get it the same, let us know ?
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BANK,
TILLAMOOK, ORE.
WJWil.
Flour Has
«Pf
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<
in Price
We Have a Good Supply of Hard
Wheat Flour on hand, our friends
and customers get the benefit.
HdRU WHEAT FLOUR.
Lighthouse Brand $5.10 a bl, $1-30 sk.
Flour, Best on Earth.
Snow Drift Flour, $5.65 a bbl, $145 ask |
I
100 lbs. Best Granuated
SUGAR, $5.40 as
WM. CURTISS, The Grain Man,
Tyler Building.
Chamberlain’s
Cough Remedy
FOR
i
Can you afford to be without
FIRE INSURANCE
and the Heavy Loss to you.
For Real Estate,
W
$1091
Come in and See Me About Insurance,
Coughs, Colds and Croup
'n
ü
Advanced
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Let Me Write you a Policy, ROLLI E WA TS0>
SAFETY, RELIABILITY and QUICK
ADJUSTMENT.
S« Vieriok's Bakery,
J
has f
I art
dur
•tt«
First Bank & Trust OUT OF DOOR WORKERS
Company,
BAY CITY, ORE.
J
I have just opened up the most com1
plete line of
!
STAPLE & FANC
GROCERIES
in Tillamook, all new and Fresh. TW
prices are no higher than others. «
We most cordially invite you
what we have aN
® come and look
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get our prices, whether you buv*
$ not
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w, M. MILLS,]
Opposite the Post Offi«*1