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TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT, MAY 12, ldlO
Prohibition or The 8-loon ?
as varied as the virtues and occupa­
.»TS1CTLV IM ADVANCB.)
tions of the human family.
The Mist lias received from the
1.50
O x yeai ........
There is the person who will Oregon State Hotel Association a
75
Si moatha ....
spoil
your trade when you have copy of the views of an Indiana
50
T irce month*
it almost completed; the thing preacher who, it is claimed, after
which you have bargained tu sell having been engaged in anti­
Qllamook Kjcaö light may be worth what you have asked saloon work for a number of years,
for it, but the knocker is jealous; if now opposes prohibition. The re­
he were the person selling it would quest is made that we publish his
The “Knocking Machine" Work­ tie all right, but he is not, and l>e views as "a matter of news.” Me
slips around, gains the ear of the won’t do that, but we will give a
ing Again in Tillamook City.
prospective purchaser, pours out little attention to them. In the
The Herald is again “knocking," Ilia poison and stings you because first place a preacher’s views on
the temperance question have no
not that we lielieve Bro. Trombley, of liis selfish, meddling nature.
The
knocker
is
pessimistic;
he
more weight with us than the
is a “knocker," but it seems he has
to dam s to the music of the bund of is always on the adverse side; he is views of a man in any other call-
“knockera" who have strings on like Satan, he is against every move i ing, and we see no reason why the
Hotel
Saloon
League
that sheet. For political or personul except that which tends to his own Oregon
reasons the Herald last week made selfish ends. If a plan is projectid should pay any attention to them.
members have no use Xf°r
some one-aided and iinfaircriticism for better conditions you can stead­ Its
about the post office, and in doing fastly count on his opposition, es­ preachers, except for the occasional
so not only “knocked" the post­ pecially, if the improvement will pervert whom they can use for
We have
master, but was ungallant and hard cause any expense or any exertion their own purposes.
hearted enough to drag two respect­ on the part of Mr. or Mrs. Grundy. had a few of this class in Columbia
Then there is another field in County, and if the Saloon Hotel
able young women, who have en­
deavored to make themselves pro­ which he is very prolific and in League desires to use them we will
de­ cheerfully furnish their addresses.
ficient anil serve the patrons of the which he takes ghoulish
office faithfully, into the political light: li your neighbors affairs The preacher in question, C. W.
quagmire.
But the “knockers” are come up for discussion and you Hilt, of Indiana, says among other
no respecter of persons, for they begin to enumerate hie successes, equally wise and truthful things:
would just as soon attempt to drag and hie good characteristics, how “The closing of saloons will not
down young women who have the quickly the human buzzard, if pre­ solve the drink question." No, but
ambition to earn their own liveli­ sent, will pounce upon his weak­ it will solve the American saloon
hood a* they do successful business nesses and do all he, or she, can question. The people are begin­
men. Taking everything into con­ to belittle him and his achieve­ ning to understand all this. There
sideration incident to a change of ments, so we discover that the type is a great evil in the saloon aside
postmasters and change of location, of humanity, under discussion, from the mere passing of drinks
more or leas mistakes will occur. It will knock character as well as bus­ over the bar. Its political power
took several years to make Bro. iness ventures, and perhaps takes I is great and is exercised unscrup­
Trombley a printer, and he made no keener delight in despoiling some ulously to reward its tools and
end of mistakes in that time, but one's fair name than in blocking a punish its enemies. It is the resort
of criminals and this applies to the
did any one question that they trade.—Monmouth Herald.
higher class as well as to the
thought it was too big a job for him.
doggeries, the only difference be­
We do think it was when be became
He Was a Knocker.
ing that the grade of criminal
the editor of the “knocker’s" organ.
the
Then the "knocker” had to have The Knocker knocked, but he habitues corresponds with
grade of saloon they frequent.
a fling nt the snap shot man, sim­
knocked in vain,
ply liecause he took the time and For entrance into Heaven’s do- Very many men will vote for pro­
hibition next fali, not because they
had the energy to write a letter to
main,
Congressman Hawley giving him a
But his works destructive were, believe it to be ideal or perfect,
but because they must choose be­
correct description of the deplora­
his hate
Had dosed to him the pearly tween prohibition, with its imper­
ble condition the channel.
l’pon
fections, and the present saloon.
the receipt of this letter Congress­
gate.
man Hawley based a demand at the A Knocker once sought at the gate “The drink habit,” says Rev. Hilt,
“is responsible for the existence
engineer’s department for immedi­
of St. Peter,
ate assistance, and backed up by the
Asking permission
to
enter of the saloon and not the saloon
Port of Tillamook and the Tillamook
for the drink habit. There was
Heaven’s land,
Commercial Club, $1,000 was allow­ Stating, he knew, from reports that a demand, and in keeping with a
ed from the emergency fund, which
had reached him,
well known law the supply was
win increased to $1500. When that
’Twas a haven of rest, a good forthcoming."
The members of
little stunt was going on those who
place to strand.
the Saloon Hotel League must have
played their part were all pulling to­ “But what have you done?” said smiled broadly as they read this
gether, and accomplished some­
the guard at the wicket,
half truth and whole lie. The fact
thing. liecause they were.
But it
“To warrant an entrance to that there is a demand for vice
might have resulted differently bad
Heaven’s high dome?
does not make Pander's profes­
the “knockera" known what was What cause have you honestly, sion respectable or remove from it
going on. We want to inform Bro.
faifthfully succored,
the moral and legal ban.
The
Trombley tlnit we are too far ad­
That you in this haven should saloon keeper panders to the ap­
vanced in years to be asking for or
merit a home.”
petite of his customers, and his
looking for bouquets for a little ser­ Said he, “I have haunted the streets great effort is to increase their
vice in writing a letter, yet as tile
of my city, •
number and their desire for hie
Republican State Committman for
I have faifthfully warned all who goode.
The community
preys
this county whenever it is possible
chanced there to roam;
upon the saloon keeper by com­
to get anything for Tillamook we I told them its ills, its demerits, pelling him to pay an extortionate
intend to get it and not stand back
and prithee.
sum for conducting his business
and “knock,” "knock," "knock.”
Entreated them elsewhere to seek and he does everything lawful and
We have refrained from publishing
for a home."
many tilings unlawful to create
the correapondence, but since the The guard at the wicket just paused and stimulate the desire for his
Heruld bus tried to belittle us and
for a moment,
goods. He api>eals to the appetite
laud and praise others, we will pub­
Then said, as a helper passed in every possible way, and makes
lish just one:
in on the right,
his place of business attractive to
House of Representatives.
“Your works, sir, are evil, uncom­ those whose patronage he desires,
Washington, D.C., May 2, 1010.
monly selfish.
He creates the demand for his
Hon. Fred C. Baker, Tillamook, Or.
No entrance for you to the city goods, just as do other business
Mr l)EAH S ih ,— I have just receiv­
of light.’’
ed the letter, copy of which ia
men, and creating of a demand
given below which is an official "You failed to aid strangers when for a useless and harmful product
notice of the success of our appeal.
seeking for shelter,
is one of the greatest evils of the
If I can serve you further at any
Spoke ill of your town, too, your saloon system. The saloon man
time I will be glad to do so.
neighbors as well,
With beat wishes, I am,
understands fully the value of
Truly yours,
Such characters here, in this city “education" and ia making liberal
W. C. H awi . by .
celestial,
use of it.
If the saloon did not
(Copy. I
Would soon wreck its peace, pro- create the demand there would lie
War Department. Office of the
claim it a liell.”
Chief of Engineer,
no brilliantly
illuminated
and
Washington, D.C.. April 2R, 1010.
—Monmouth Herald.
beautiful furnished bar-rooms, no
Hon. W.C. Hawley, House of Repre­
pictures, no accomplished mixolo­
sentatives.
S ir . Referring to previous corres­
gist,
no great variety of palate
Murders on the Grand Ronde
pondence. particular!v your letter
tempting mixtures, but just plain
Reservation
have
grown
so
fre
­
tinted April 7, 1010, quoting liniin a
letter to you from Fred C. Baker, quent in the last few years as to booze shops, where the man who
editor of the Tillamook Headlight, become monotonous, and the peo­ was born with a desire for alcohol
relative to improvement of Tilla­ ple of Polk County are becoming could satisfy his cravings.
Then
mook Bay, Oregon, and the necea-
we
have
the
remarkable
statement
aity far emergency work there by wearied of the ill behavior of the
the government dredge, I have the Indiana and the constant drain on that “Since the formation of the
honor now to inform you that this the county treasury in prosecuting Anti-Saloon league the per capita
matter having la-en brought to th* offenders for crime. It was hoped consumption of distilled liquors
attention of the district officer, Major
has increased from a gallon to a
J. J. Morrow, Cor|>e of Engineers, that after the almlition of the Yam­
and U|M>n his recommendation the hill gallon house two years ago, gallon and one half, and of fer­
-mu of $1,11» has lieen allotted from conditions would improve, but mented liquors from fifteen to
the emergency appropriation pro- aulaiequent events have proved twenty two gallons.” The infer­
vided by section two of the river and
harbor act of March 3. 1UM. to be that matters have only grown worse. ence ia unavoidable that the Anti­
applied to restunition of channel White residents living in the vi­ Saloon League in responsible for
depths at thia locality.
cinity of the reservation say that thia supposed increase, and as
Very respectfully.
the wards of the Government are Rev. Hilt was for many years a
(Signrib W. l„ M ahshall .
drinking more heavily than before, member of that organization, and
Chief of Kngtueera, U.S. Army.
"boot-legging”
operations still professes to favor total ab-
The editor thinks, if anyway is the
carried
on
around
Sheridan
and I atinence, we can not blame him
entitled to praiee, it is Congreso-
man Hawley, who understands the Willamina making it easier for the fur getting out of the League,
aitustion here, but, unfortunately, Indians to obtain intoxcants. owing though he can not in this way
far thia port, it ia hard sailing for to the secret nature of the sales escape hia share in the responsi­
Mr. Hawley to obtain large appro- and the greater chances for the bility for the increase. There ia
pnatione on account of adverse re- illegal sellers to escape detection. just one thing for him to do. He
Certain it is that crime is on the in­ must ahow works mete for re [ten
port* by the local engineers
crease among these poor, weak tance. and aa the Hotel Saloon
s®
children of nature, who, when League ia endeavoring to undue
What Is a Knocker T
sober, are a peaceful, law-abiding the work of the Anti-Saloon League,
Havs you «ver tried to fathom people. There ia among all right- we suggest that Rev. Hilt send in
the
agniticance which clusters minded citizens a feeling of pity hia application to Secretary Rich­
in th* prerinct of the
term for the Indians, and loathing for. ardson and assist in the work
eliminating intemperance by
“knocker” aa applied to v a nous the law breakers who prey on their
appetites far financial gain. In- ««•«•»■ ot education Oregon Mist,
individuals!
<t you have . ot it might be stead of a desire to hang the
I Indians, the people of Polk County !
The High Coat Of Living.
worth your effort to do no just to
the price of many
acquire a |>aeaiag knowledge of j only regret that it i* not lawful to I Increases
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,mProv>«K the
ths many applications of the han« every depraved wretch cauuht '
^.hn«.hem
liq«or.-j
XT.am.
it/h^h
atSniof
word There are male ami female,
callenc* and it* great curative
large and email, old and young Polk County Observer.
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| qualities without any increase in
kn<H keen, not taking into conauler
atiun the variona degrees of the
craft.
concentrated farm ingredients of cough and all ailments of the
Then there are different kinds of established therapeutic value for throat, chest and lungs. The gen­
the relief and cure of all kidnev
knockers who are aa profuse and and bladder ailment* C. I. Clough uine is in a yellow package. Re­
fuse substitutes. C. L Clough.
RATES OP
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SUBSCRIPTION.
Complete set of Abstract 1J
Taxes paid fot
in office.
Residents.
Office opposite Post Ofc
Both phones.
CARr- HABER LACH, !
Beginning 15th May the
Tillamook Steam Laundry
will do all Rough Dry
Work by the pound—8c.
per pound.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Office across the street and nortlJ
the Post Office.
Q^EORGE WILLETT,
A ttorney - at -L aw .
Next to Tillamook Contiti'
Bank,
T illamoçk
'jp
O nego .'
-
H. GOYNE,
A ttorney - at L aw .
Office : Opposite Court Hi
T illamook , O regon .
T. BOALS, M.D.,
You Use Them.
We Sell Them. PHYSICIAN & SURGI
TILLAMOOK.
W. A. WILLIAMS & CO.,
Office- Olson Building.
Reiidence : Mr*. Weiss’ hoses, win
Mrs. Walker's.
Next Door to Tillamook County Bank.
g
The Best Hotel.
THE ALLEN HOUSE,
J. P. flLibEN. Proprietor.
i
M. KERRON,
SURGE!
PHYSICIAN &
C oncrete B uilding . |
Tillamcok,
Headquarters for Travelling Men.
J~^R. I. M. SMITH,
Special Attention paid to Tourists.
A First Class Table.
Comfortable Beds and Accommodation.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEoJ
Office over J. A. Todd & Cft,
Tillamook, Ore.
?
EYES AND TEETH.
You spend from $5.00 to $20.00 per year on
and think nothing of it.
Which would you prefer to loose ;
YOUR EYES or YOUR TEETH ?
« «
K
C. HAWK,
your teeth
Your eyes can he looked after from $1.00 to about $8.00,
and this will be the total expense for about 3 to
5 years, and often a great deal longer.
Remember you can get NEW TEETH, but not NEW
EYES- What VALUE do you place on YOUR
EYES ? What per cent of insurance would you
pay to keep them as good as at present ?
Make yourself a ’Xmas, present of a pair of glasses?
All work guaranteed to be satisfactory in every respect.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEol
BAY CITY, OREGON.!
R. BEALS,
REAL ESTATE,
Dr. Henry E. Morris.
F inancial A gent ,
Tillamook, Oregon.
p)R. A. D. PERKINS,
C. S. Atkinson
RESIDENT DENTIST.
Office in Sturgeon's Building.
All Work Guaranteed.
TILLAMOOK.
OBEG
P)R. P. J. SHARP,
MOLINE PLOWS,
Osborne Harrows,
STUDEBAKER,
WAGGONS AND BUGGIES,
GRAIN
WHITE RIVER FLOUR
Tha Bast Bread Maker cn the Market
RESIDENT
Office across the street frort
Court House.
Dr. Wise’s office.
SARCHET,
*■ . The Fashionable Ta»
Cleauing, Pressing and Ri
iug a Specialty.
Store in Heins Photograph
Gallery.
L amo Osrics Biuaiu
a S fscultv .
C, S. ATKINSON,
Both Phones,
DENTIST,
Ph»M A
pXGWlNG
A COWlM
LAWYERS.
R oom 3S* Woacsarsa Bra.is>t<-
T hisd tn* on SrassT,
Boom Next to the U.S. Land Offr*. .
PORTLAND, OREOOS-
Tillamook Iron Works
General Machinists ic Blacksmiths.
Bailer Wark, Logger's Wark
Heavy Fargiag
Flae lack I ar Wark a Npeelalty.
TILLAMOOK,
OREGON
SUCKERS
WKkAF
vTVLJi WVH
keep
e you
wearing them
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and