■ •u - SIUSLAW S E M I-W E E K L Y . VOL. JI. FLORENCE, OREGON, SATURDAY. AUGUST 22, 1914 » FLORENCE SINCE JAN. I More Than Twenty New Residences Have Been Finished or Started Since First of the Year. Florence, located as it is, and much of the property covered with small pine trees, huckle ber­ ry bushes, and rhododendraa can be having considerable improve­ ment going on in the residence section without much notice be­ ing taken. Handsome bungalows and cottages are hidden among the evergreens, making cosy and enjoyable homes for the owners. A canvas of the town brings to light that about twenty homes have been completed or are now under construction, representing an improvement valuation of over $30,000. This represents a good healthy growth and indi­ cates that there are people who i are quietly expressing their faith in the future of Florence by in vesting their capital in homes. SOMETHING IN THE POPE DIED WAY OF A CORN STALK THURSDAY C. A. Lander, who lines near Mapleton on the Siuslaw river has sent to the Pilot office a corn stalk that shows an immense growth and proves the possibility of tha- soil in this country. It measures twelve and one-half feet Rome, August 20.—Pope Pius X died at 1:20 o’clock this morn­ ing. He had been ill for several days, but alarming symptoms did not develop until Wednesday morning. Throughout, the day Drs. This issue is made a special of „ Marchiafava and Amici devoted the Siuslaw country and is worth their utmost energies to stimu­ sending away. The special feat­ lating their patient and keeping ures are the work I. J. Walcott him alive. The cardinals were; and M. S. O’Neil. A worthy informed of the Pope’s grave compliment, to Western Lane condition and stAne of them county» . who entered the sick room de­ scribed the impressive scenes, The railroad construction crew especially when the pontiff, have finished the depot grounds rousing himself from time to and are now finishing the work time, spoke. of drainage through Mapleton. WAR! T In Times of Peace Prepare for War. After Every Dry Spell Comes the Rain. \ I Why this tali' about hard times being produce^ by. the wah now going on in Europe. While it is a recog­ nized fact that in some lines of business a loss will re­ sult,and^in many a readjustment must take place, yet the general trend should te of benefit and should create a more prosperous condition. Already some lines of in­ dustry have received an impetuous that predicts this. At Coos Bay the announcement has been made that the first order for 250 tons of pulp has been placed with the Coos Bay pulp mill and that inquiries have been pour­ ing in thick and fast the last few days. This is a direct result of the European war, as much of the pulp is produced in Finland, Sweedeh and other sections of Europe and with the present condition of Atlantic shipping it means that the American and Jap­ anese and Chinese paper mills must seek elsewhere for their pulp supply. Just now they are turning to Coos Bay and it is not unlikely that the. big mill will soon be running double shift to supply the demand. In the matter of labor it stands to reason that if the the world war is prolonged, and reservists continue to return to their native countries to serve in the armies, a demand will be created that will ofset to an extent the difficulty in this country. Financial authorities say there is no reason that hard times should prevail and A. L. Mills, president of the hirst National Bank, of Portland, and the Clearing House Association, and a member of the reserve board,, in an address to 300 business men gathered in Portland Friday night, among other things remarked: . ’’That there would never be another panic such as that of 1893, and he told why there should not be, announc­ ing in tones that carried conviction that the coutry finan­ ces had never been on a sounder basis. “America hits two a/id one-half times as much gold on hand as any other country m the world. America has parted with $148,000,000 in the last five months,’ and could part with another hundred millions without notic­ ing it. , ' ' - “ Europe would have to have our crops and Europe would have to pay for them. England had already guaranteed them safe transportation. The recent cur­ rency bill has provided Portland with $1LOGO,000— $11,000,000 on which she may never have to draw. We should combat with all the power within us the dismal croakings of the conf-rmed pessimist, who, when­ ever there is the’ smallest cloud in the sky, believes the sun will never shine again. Such calamity howlers are a pest in society, of value neither to themselves or to others, but rather are a drag upon the wheels of our na­ tion. There should not be even standing room for the pessimist in this great country of ours. “In the meantime, however, for the next two or three weeks there will be unrest, and fear and excitement. It therefore devolves upon us all to practice and main­ tain our courage, for there is nothing to fear in the fu­ ture. “In conclusion, let me beg of you to be of good cheer. Firiancial conditions are sound and will remain so. The c prospects fora period of prosperity in the near future are bright. ” t Locally the conditions in the western part of Lane county is shown by the financial report of our one bank to be above other communities with about the same population and territory. NUMBER 45 GERMANS HAVE TAKEN BRUSSELS AND LIEGE FORTS Japan Expects to Begin W ar as Soon as Ultimatum Expires—Spain Will Join With Allies. - (Special to The Siuslaw Pilot) New York, Aug. 21.—The German army in its forward movement have taken Brussels. Their occupation of the Belgian capital met with very little resistance. The German troops are encamped out- side the city and will continue on toward Antwerp, which is in a state of seige. The allies are massed in force south of Waterloo where it is expected the greatest battle in worlds history will occur. The battle line extends eastward through Alsacdand Lorane where the French are forcing the Kaiser’s warriors back on Strasburg. I The Leige forts have fallen and three German army divisions j have formed a junction at Brussels. Japan expects to begin war as soon as the the ultimatum time I expires. > J 1 is rumored Spain will join.allies against Germany. ’’ MAPLETON NEWS NOUS The work on Kirby' Brea, residence is progressing nicely. The roof is now on and carpenter* I M l aFe working on the inside. It ■ ** ei*ht rooms and be 1 1-2 ‘stories high. - School opens in Mapleton Mon­ Poles for the electric light day, September 7th with H. M. system are now placed and Mabrey of Eugene as principal. Mapleton will soon take on Miss Gwendolyn F. Dickens, of Metropolitan airs. Mdhmouth, in charge of inter­ mediate classes, and Miss Viva Martin Noffsinger is building - _____ Kanniff in. the primary depart­ a scow. ment. The school house has An effort is to be made to in­ been repainted and decorated, corporate Mapleton soon, and the and the seats resurfaced and proposition is being strongly varnished. advocated. N IE TH E That Gives Pleasure i • Store & ■ M Joe. Morris Jr., Norman G. Morris. THE LEADERS JAMES L FURNISH WAR FIVE KILLED CHICKEN ENTHUSIAST IN AUTO ACCIDENT ! WAR ! V. .1 War is a condition under which opposing faction* engage in We are now showing a complete line of M E N ’S & B O Y S ’ Rain Coats Maddnaw Coats In plain and fancy weave. Men’s and Boys’ Dress Shoes, Heavy Shoes and Rubber Boots. We invite your inspection. WOOLEN MILL FLORENCE, OREGON. !(Thia ia not the definition aa credited to General Sherman.) J h a w h o le ° / F urof * *■ «ngnsed In warfare o f the kind kills. Son have started a w ar on tCe p ric e u{ bog’ and eM c km feed . M ,r e backed UP by the highest authority in Lane county letters, then carefully read our ultimatum. It is no unusual sight to meet J. L Furnish with a chicken or two under his arm when in town, Mapleton, O r,, July 20. 1214. Eugene, O r., July 22, 1214. ¿ J * Moreia. M a p U t^ O ^ . and Thursdry he was to be seen M r. P. W . Rader, Eugene, Oregon. ( Special to the Siuklaw Pilot) favor a t “ he M Vr mail Marshfield, August 21.—Five carrying a small box and in it a Dear Sir: I am rending you by ----- n l w examining nare this date, two** samples o f damaged the eamplee o f wheat and' barley , men were killed and two were fine specimen of the white m-ain, on. of wheat and one of barley, ^ > ^ £ 0 ^ ^ ! slightly injured while r i s i n g in a Wyandotte strain. This chicken This grain wasdamaged recently by lire S i? P"<* « l^ M to thee»- °" ned and i was from a lo 'tif 60 to."t he rancher i t e ¿ 7 ’d t t h ^ off S* ,nd Mr Furni,h ble cheaper than grain that la not dam- or b°B f eed. T hree is not enough burnt Pony slough bridge about; th ^ e i T t T "* aged, but w hat I want to know, ia the age either to h o g r ^ h ic k e n s * n7 d*"*' miles from here at five o’clock ’S ’ ’T * ‘ PM I T value o f this grain for feeding value, Instead of ping in all grain for feeding rations «er v e s te rd a v » ttP m n n n - G- A; Gnffln’ of Eugene, and the compared with undamaged goods. thet you re b e litu t. ¿ r t 7 £ k ^ yesterday afternoon. two hens will have a record I One — — « -•» -a«------.*■ W e usually handle wheat here for or Oll pound The dead are Burford Davia, over 200 eggs each before aleni to four i chicken feed only, and it retails here a t barley for feeding riirpoeee. a wealthy rancher of Marshfield; season is over. high rates .to t< get grain from 2c to 2 l-2c per pound.* I can «ell * h e i_ . h freight ratea James Wasson, proprietor of the But while J. L. is figuring on thia damaged wheat a t 1 l-2e per pound to m e lt would to th at section, it reems Fish market; Bill Wlrth, a ranch- Id ba a great deal mere white Wyandottes, Mrs. Furnish here, and would like to know I f it w ill profitable to you ano yon and your erUohn N e « th » „ a mncher; has n„ a . years yea„ record , for just a flock not be cheaper and better fo r chicken I" “ 1" P * * of the ration a Cliff Peterson, proprietor of th p » — .. . feed than clear! wheat. fo n,ns shout one to eight, and H it -* •PPro*4*’ja4hly one to seven. A mix- ture of there two would n uke a nearly balanced ration. 7 I do not know the pries o f digester tan.k ,*<*. hut w ill he glad to look i t up r and had left a flock: of 54. The ’ leash income was $80.79, while Per Jte Morris J r. was expenueu expended io for r feed. - t , ___ •, e . • ip $54.45 o e .w wan le e a . To our good friends and patrona. Thyee miles of water main will Thit teaves at the end of warehouae at MapUton, O Íe g o í" ____________ be laid on the Portland peninsula. year a gurpiu. from the heng> aad beHmr l aa _ referred to 1 ‘ inetet tost you do not have to rë«'w Millwaukee gets an additional of $26.34 in cash, 18 chickens, ^ or* . / « f ww fa«d at our warehouae three fifteen tons a t fe e d ------- school house. and 14 chicken dinners. _ .County J