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10 OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1915 KNOW THY COUNTRY HI Telegraph and Telephone ! Our transportation faculties are the most perfect product of this great com mercial age and the telegraph and tel ephone systems of this nation crown tha Industrial achlerements of the whole world. These twin messengers of modern civilization, born In the skies, stand today the most faithful and efficient public servants that ever tolled for the human race. , They are of American nativity and while warm from the mind of the in ventive genius have, under American supervision, spun a net-work of wires across the earth and under, the seas. .Telegraphy, in its early youth, mas tered the known world and the tele phone has already conquered the earth's surface, and now stands at the seashore ready to leap across the ocean. No Industry in the history of the world has ever made such rapid strides in development and usefulness, and none has ever exerted a more powerful influence upon the civilization of its day than the Telegraph and Telephone. Their achievement demonstrates the supremacy of two distinct types of American genius invention and organ ization. The industry was peculiarly fortun ate in having powerful inventive intel lect at its source and tremendous minds to direct its organization and growth. It Is the most perfect fruit of the tree of American Industry and when compared with Its European con temporaries, it thrills every patriotic American with pride, i Ambitious youth can find no more in spiring company than the fellowship of the giant Intellects that constructed this marvelous Industry and a Journey along the pathway of its development, illuminated at every mile-post of Its progress by the lightning-flashes of brilliant minds, will be taken at a very early date. A brief statistical review of the In dustry brings out its growth and mag nitude In a most convincing and un forgetable manner. The telephone service of the United States is the most popular and efficient and its rates are the cheapest of the telephone systems of the world. We are the greatest talkers on earth. We send 60 per cent of our communi cations over the telephone. The world has about 15,000,000 telephones and of this number the United States has ap proximately 9,540,000, Europe 4,020,000 and other countries 1,300,000. Accord ing to the latest world telephone cen sus, the total telephone investment is 1,900,000,000 and of this amount $1,. 095,000,000 was credited to the United States, $636,000,000 In Europe and $175,000,000 in other countries. The annual telephone conversations total 24,600,0,00,000 divided as follows: Unit ed States 15,600,000,000; Europe 6,800, 000,000, and other countries 2,200,000, 000. The total world wire telephone mileage is 33,262,000 miles divided as follows: United States 20,248,000, Eu rope 10,335,000, and other countries 2,679,000. About six per cent of the world's population and sixty-one per cent of the telephone wire mile age is in the United States. at the Oregon Agricultural College, "With the exception of high-grade dairy heifer calves, pigs will pay a better price for skim milk than any other class of stock, and pigs do not come very largely into competition with dairy cows for the products of the farm. Pigs can use but very lit tle of the rougher forages on the farm, which form the basis of the ration of the dairy cow, and the fat tening pig is a large consumer of concentrates. In fact, under most intelligent systems of farming, pigs and dairy cows on the same farm will pay better than will either the one or the other of these kinds of stock raised exclusively on the same farm. The exception to this rule is found in localities where milk con denseries have been developed so that there are a few by-products of the dairy business which can be utilized in pig feeding." BOY USES KNIFE Barlow Youth Tries to Stab Streetcar Conductor in Argument Walter Smith, 17 years old, and a resident of Barlow, got into a fuss with Conductor H. Graybell on the interurban line last Saturday night, and instead of being nice and quiet as the trainman todl him to bo, pulled a knife on the conductor and endeav ored to behave generally like a mad dago. Graybell telephoned ahead to Oregon City, and when the interur ban arrived here, Deputy Sheriff Miles collared the lad and took him to the sheriff's office. Constable Jack Frost was on hand when the youth was brought in, but didn't seem a bit interested in the case. The sheriff's office didn't want to hold the boy, so Chief of Police Shaw took him in custody, and held him until Graybell could get off duty and file a complaint. Then it de veloped that the boy was a minor, and at once Jack Frost got interested, announced that he was Juvenile Of ficer, and grabbed the case, transfer ring Smith back to the county jail until his parents could be commun icated with. Swine on- Dairy Farms "Swine are particularly adapted to dairy farms where the skim milk can bo made to fill in the gap between the weaning and fattening period," says G. R. Samson, swine specialist Summons In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Clacka mas. Ida May Mobra, Plaintiff, vs. Leo V. Mobra, Defendant. To Leo V. Mobra, the above named defendant: In the name of the State of Ore gon, you are hereby required to ap pear and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled suit within six weeks from the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit: On or before the 29th day of July A. D., 1915, and if you fail to appear and answer said complaint, for want thereof the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed for in her complaint, to-wit: For a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant and for such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. This summons is published by or der of the Honorable George K. Bag ley, acting judge of the above entitled court, which order was made, dated and entered on the 17th day of June A. D., 1915. And the time prescrib ed for publication therefor is six weeks, beginning with the issue of June 17th, 1915, and ending with the issue of July 29th, 1915. CROSS & BURKE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. DIRECTORS NOMINATED J. O! Staats and II. A. Rands Stand For Election to School Board Petitions bearing the names of 81 school patrons have been filed, nom- You Can Do Better for Less on Third Street" Store Opens 8:30 A. M. Saturdays at 9 A. M. Pacific Phone Marshall 5080 The Most in Value The Best in Quality THIS MUST IN VALU THE BEST IN QUALITY Store Closes 5:30 P. M. Saturdays a 6 P. M. Home Phone A 2112 Extraordinary Underprirfng of Crisp, New Embroideries Thousands of Yards la 8 to 27-inch Widths. All New De signs in Valaes to 75c, This Sale at Only, the Yar d 25c Incomparable values at this sale of crisp, new Kmhroirteries thousands of yards, in cluding a full variety of beautiful patterns neat, small effects and heavy bold de signs they come in Swiss, batiste, nainsook, crepo, voiles and lawns and in IS to 27- inch widths, livery yard a bargain at double the price, for you have choice from 50c to 75c qualities at, the yard 25c Housekeepers Will Be Quick to Profit by This Sale of Fine Curtain Scrims and Marquisette Shown In Cream, Ecru and White Hemstitched, Bordered OQn and Figured Styles 30c to 40c Qualities at Jb Purchase for the home, the beach and the Scrims and Marquisettes the assortment ecru and white they conn; with hematite pretty colored figure and flower border si ities, Triced this sale at country cottage at this sale of fine curtain includes a wide variety of styles, in cream, bed and" fancy open-work borders; also in yles. Keg. iiOc, 35c ami 10c qual- 04r New Cretonnes, Regular QQn 45c Quality at, Yard Ub Another special underpriced offering in our main floor drapery section a fine lot of brand new Cretonnes in 3(-iuch width they come in an extensive variety of colors and patterns, liegulnr 35c quality. They are especially priced for this sale at 23c New Wash Goods, 200 OCa Different Styles at, Yard OC l'.y far the most extensive variety of pat terns and weaves we have ever .shown over 2iH) different styles in Voiles alone they come in flowers, figures, stripes, checks, spots and plain colors 30 to 10 inch widths. We are offering tr them all tit the one price of 2.0 About One-Third Less Than Regular, Women's Summer Weight Union Suits Shown in Low Neck, Sleeveless Styles With Lace Trimmed Knee All Sizes 75c Grade, Now 49c Here is a worth-while saving in seasonable fine Cotton Union Suits, shown in low-neck. They come in all sizes, are neatly finished : regularly sold at 75c, at weight knit underwear a sale of women's sleeveless styles, with lace-trimmed knee, uid perfect fitting. A Union Suit THE MIE OF THE TIRES - ARrlcultural and Commercial Press Service It Is interesting to watch the forces of civilization battling for supremacy. The struggle now going on between the rubber and the iron tire promises to be the liveliest contest of the Twen tieth Century. The struggle is a silent one and there are no war correspondents to write vivid descriptions of the con flict but the results are more far reaching to present and future gen erations than the war of Europe. The rubber tire has been maneuver ing for point of attack for several years and has captured a few unim portant positions in traffic, but it has now pitched a decisive battle with its iron competitor by hurling a mil lion "Jitneys" at the street railways and the battle is raging from ocean to ocean. Upon the result of the struggle depends the future of the rubber tire. If it is compelled to re treat, its doom is sealed, but if it wins the battle it will revolutionize the transportation methods of this nation. If the rubber tire conquers the street traffic its next struggle is with the railroads of the country, and then the greatest battle between economic forces ever fought out on the face of this earth is on, for iron is the un disputed master in transportation, and is fortified behind billions of dollars, and millions of men. Stephenson applied the steel tire to an iron rail in 1814, but it was 1869 before the golden spike was driven at Promontory Point, which bound the country together with bands of steel. It took the iron tire fifty-five years t creep from ocean to ocean, but the rubber tire while warm from the creative mind of the inventive genius sped across the continent like an arrow shot from the bow of Ulys ses. The roadbed was already pre pared and therein lies the power of the rubber tire over that of iron, for government builds and maintains the public highway. But iron is a stubborn metal and it has mastered every wheel that turns; has fought battles with every element above and beneath the earth and has never tasted the wormwood of defeat, and when rubber hurls its full force against thiB monarch oi the Mineral Kingdom, it may rebound to the factory stunned beyond recov ery. The rubber tire first made Its ap pearance on the bicycle, but it proved a frivolous servant and was dismissed for incompetency. It has always been too much Inclined to revel in luxury to be taken seriously as a utility ma chine and its reputation is not one to inspire confidence in heavy traffic performance. But to those who care to waft into dreamland, it is enchanting to nota that there will be a marvelous differ ence between a rubber and an iron age. The rubber tire will scatter the cities throughout the valleys for with transportation at every man's door, why a city? It will traverse the con tinent with a net work of Macadam highways as beautiful as the boule vurd built by Napoleon. It will par alyze the law making bodies of this nation for how could the legislatures run without the railroads to operatt on? trict. The former has held county offices of trust and responsibility, has been a close student of public questions, and is regarded as a man well qualified for the position. Mr. Rands is the engineer, in charge of the South Fork pipeline work, and is regarded as an excellent man for the school board. Other candidates have not yet been named, but it is reported that there may be petitions filed for one or two before the time limit expires. AID FOR FIREMEN SAVED THE TOWN. FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL Thread Silk Hose, Reg- Tfrtp olar $(.25 Grade, lUU A decided bargain a sale of .women's pure thread Silk Hose, made with rein forced garter top, lisle heel, sole and toe. All sizes, in black a high grade, well ap pearing. durable stocking of reg. 1.25 quality, this sale 79c Children's Hose, Regular 1 Qa 25c Grade, per Pair, I DU A sale few parents can well afford to miss a special underpricing of chil dren's medium heavy, fine cotton hose, that are both fast black and durable. All sizes a stocking regularly sold 4 at 25c a pair; this sale at Qv By Peter Radford. The recent Investigation of th United States Commission of Indus trial Relations brought together the extremes of society and has given the public an opportunity to view the rep resentatives of distinct classes, sld by side, and to study their views in parallel columns. Capital and labor have always been glaring at each other over gulfs oi misunderstanding and if the Federal Industrial Commission attempts to bridge tho chasm, it will render th public a distinct service. , The farmer has been sitting on the fence watching capital and labor flghl for many years and incidentally furn ishing the sinews of war and it ie quite gratifying to find them talking with, Instead of about, each other. When honest men smile and look into each other's souls, it always makes the world better and far more satis factory to the farmer, who in the end, bears the burden of conflict, than resolutions, speeches or pamphlets containing charges and counter charges. The love for Justice makes the whole world kin. Understanding is an arbiter far more powerful than the mandates of government, for there is no authority quite so commanding as an honest conscience; there is no de cree quite so binding as that of the Supreme Court of Common Sense and no sheriff can keep the peace quite so perfect as Understanding. We suppose the time will never come when capital and labor will not be occasionally blinded by the light ning tlashos of avarice or frightened by the thunder peals of discontent Hut Understanding is a Prince ol Peace that ever holds out the ollv branch to men who want to do right A man's income is always a sacred thing for in it are the hope, ambition and opportunity of himself, and fam ily, but there is nothing in a human heart quite so divine as Justice and Understanding is Its handmaiden. Tha Fisherman Lied, Stuck to His Story and Got a Surprise. More than two centuries ago, when an allied English and Dutch fleet under Admiral Russell, approached Les Sables d'Olonne, on the bay of Biscay, ,to bombard it, a difficulty arose. The conformation of the shore partly concealed the settlement be hind a ridge, and they did not know how to train their guns. But they had captured a fishing smack In the bay, and Admiral Russell summoned the fisherman, Daniel Fricnud, and or dered him to tell exactly how the town lay and where to aim in order to destroy its principal buildings. Frl caud, who appeared to be n poor, ig norant fellow, very much frTitened, pointed to a pier with a group of old, rickety buildings. The admiral was doubtful, but the trembling fisherman assured him that Just beyond and al most exactly in range wus the market square, the very heart of the town. "Do you understand," asked the ad miral sternly, "that If you are telling me a lie I shall soon find It out and have you hanged from the yardnrm of my ship?" "I know," answered the fisherman. "and if I have lied you must hung me. I can only tell you it Is there that you should aim your guns." Couvinced that the man would not venture a deception, Admiral Russell ordered the bombardment to begin. A little while after shells had begun to fall behind the screening ridge and shabby wharf, nnd great columns of smoke arose, which rapidly increased in volume. It seemed thnt half the place must be on fire. Only when he thought its destruction nearly enough accomplished did the fleet withdraw first releasing Frlcuud and his fishing boat. The fisherman, amazed nnd anxious, hastened to the town to learn what could possibly have happened, for he knew well that In the quarter that had been shelled there were only a few worthless sheds and storehouses. That was why, at the risk of his neck, he had pointed it out. . Never for a moment bad he thought of aid ing the enemy to destroy his native place, and he hnd fully expected to pay the penalty. What could the smoke be? It proved that the inhabitants had practiced a clever ruse. Seeing that the shells were falling exactly where they did the least harm, they had built huge bonfires to convey the In. pression of a conflagration. The trick hnd probably saved the town. It hnd certainly saved a brave fisherman from being hanged. Youth's Compan ion. LAUNCHING A BIG VESSEL Always a Risky Task For Which Great Preparations Are Made. To slide a steel structure as big as a thirty story office building down hill Into the water nnd have it arrive right side up without damage is a big job, even in these days of big achievements. The builders of the latest Dread nought risked nearly $7,000,000 worth of material and labor when the launch ing triggers were released. The out come depended on the correctness of calculations made before the big fight ing ship's keel was laid on the blocks, for before tho first construction work on a ship is begun the preparations for its launching must be started. It is comparatively easy to build a ship on land, but to get It into the wa ter is another matter, ns Robinson Crusoe discovered after working seven years to construct a boat which, when finished, proved so big thnt he could not launch it. After the Great East ern, for forty-threq years the largest ship In the world, was built in 1858 it took three months to get it afloat The larger the vessel the more tick lish Is the Job of sliding it safely Into the water. Although years of experi ence and careful study have reduced the methods used to a standard prac tice, yet there is always n degree of un certainty about the operation. In spite of the navy's record of an unbroken series of successful launeblngs, those responsible for ench succeeding one ex perience considerable anxiety until tho crisis Is safely past. Even though every known precaution hns been taken there Is always the chance thnt some un known factor may ruin the plan and wreck the ship. Crosby McCarthy in Popular Mechanics Magazine. Australia's Stony Desert. The great stony desert of north Aus tralia was discovered by Captain Sturt, an Australian explorer, in 1845-6. It is north of the river Darling and is about 300 miles long and 100 broad, consisting of snndy dunes or ridges. Its want of trees, except along the creeks, gives the country a sterile ap pearance. These ridges were probably formed by the joint effect of winds and a gradually retiring sea. mating J. O. Staats and H. A. Rands as directors, to be voted upon nt the annual school election on June 21. Mr. Staats is a candidate for the five year term, while Mr. Rands is run ning' for the three-year term. Mr. Rands is running to replace C. G. Huntley, who was named by the board to fill the unexpired term of W. A. Huntley when he resigned h'.st year. Mr. C. G. Huntley has de clined to be a candidate for the of fice. Both Mr. Staats and Mr. Rands are well known in the school dis- Ono on the Blower. "Can't open the safe this morning." said the clerk In the theatrical man ager's ofllee. "Well," said the manager between puffs, "wait until the press agent gets here. Perhaps he can blow it open." Yonkers Statesman. On the Other Side. "Is Mrs. Gausslp n friend of yours?" "No; she's a friend of my wife." "Isn't that the same thing?" "Not at all. She feels very sorry for my wlfe."-Strny Stories Then Silence Was Profound. "Did you ever see a company of women perfectly silent?" "Yes. once. Some one had asked which of those present was the eld est." Boston Transcript. Tournament Here to be Success if Businessmen Can Help Out Fire Chief Frost was this week assured of .the support of leading businessmen and of the Commercial club in the plans of the local depart ment for the annual tournament of the Willamette Valley .Firemen's tournament. T. W. Sullivan, presi dent of the Commercial club, assured the firemen that their work in behalf of the city had been appreciated and that they would not be forgotten when it came to providing funds for the tournament; and members of the Live Wires have also promised aid. The firemen have already about a hundred dollars in their entertain ment fund, and expect to raise an other hundred or so from their ex cursion down the river, which will be held in July. Aside from this they will solicit funds from local business men and organizations, and in all it is expected that about $800 will be raised to provide for the city's guests at the big meet. Fire companies from Corvallis, Al bany, St. Johns, St. Helens, Milwau kie, Gresham. Oswego and other points will be on hand, and some thrilling contests and exhibitions will be staged. G. A. HARDING HONORED Oregon City Veteran Made Head of G. A. R. for Dept. of Oregon At the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, held during the week at McMinnville, George A. Harding, of Oregon City, for many years quartermaster of Meade Post No. 2, was elected Com mander of the Department of Ore gon. Mr. Harding's election was unanimous, and the honor bestowed upon him is regarded as a mark of great respect for him as a leader in patriotic work in the state. Mr. Harding was a member of the Oregon Volunteers during the Civil war, and has a son who was a mem ber of the Second Oregon during the Spanish-American war. His wife was formerly president of the Wo man's Relief Corps for the Depart ment of Oregon. Mr. Harding is a heavy property owner and has been associated with many movements looking to the up building of Oregon City. He was the first president of the Willamette Val ley Southern Railway. He has been a resident of Oregon City about 50 years. FALLSARIANS MAKE HIT County Seat Marching Club Shows Up Well at Rose Festival The Fallsarians, Oregon City's new boosting and marching club, had a prominent place in the big daylight parade of the closing day of the Rose Festival in Portland, and shared with the famous Rosarians the honors of the line of march. The Oregon City contingent made a fine appearance, marched in excellent formation, and kept some of the best lines in the en tire pageant. Much favorable com ment was heard among the specta tors regarding the turnout, and when the lads from the Falls passed the different grandstands, there was ample and enthusiastic applause. Incidentally those who went on the jaunt had a glorious time and a lot of fun, and the Fallsarians are eager ly looking forward to their next trip, which will be to Salem for the Cherry Fair. VETERAN PASSES AWAY D. II. Davies Answers Long Roll, and Comrades Mourn His Loss D. ll. Davies, a member of Meade Post No. 2, G. A. R., and a valiant soldier who served in the War of the Rebellion with the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteers, died at his home, Eighth and Madison streets, Oregon City, Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held Thursday, afternoon, mem bers of the G. A. R. then paying their last tributes to their old comrade. Mr. Davies was born in Wales in 1836, and when a young man came to this country. His daughters, Mrs. Marion Snover, of Salem, and Miss Ethel Davies, of Oregon City, sur vive him. He came to Oregon City from Wisconsin in 1911. FARMER PASSES AWAY D. J. Thome, of Maple Lane, Suc cumbs to Heart Failure Monday D. J. Thorne, a prominent and suc cessful farmer of the Maple Lane dis trict, died suddenly at his home Mon day of heart failure. His widow survives him and his mother, Mrs. Mary Thorne, lives in Portland. He leaves two brothers, F. Thorne and H. J. Thorne, of Port land, and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Raymond, of Washington, and Mrs. Georgia Graham, of Alaska. Mr. Thorne was a native of Wisconsin. .Additional.. ...Locals... W. S. U'Ren, formerly noted as an Oregon City lawyer, but now main taining headquarters in Portland, was in the county seat early in the week. Mr. U'Ren seemed to be looking for ward to the coming political season with considerable expectation. Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Ice, with their family, will leave next week for their ranch near Canby. where they will spend the summer. E. L. Kent, of Woodburn, was vis iting county seat friends the early part of the week. F. E. Churchill, of Lebanon, was a county seat visitor, the first of the week. Melville Frost, who lives with Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Andrews, of Mt. Pleas ant, was injured by an automobile Tuesday.- Sympathy is being expressed for Mr. and Mrs. James Straight, of Willamette, whose infant daughter died this week. "Mike" Lillis, paragon of Portland sleuths, was in the county seat Wed nesday assisting in the hunt for the robbers who "stuck up" the interur ban train Sunday evening. Miss Gerta Huston and Miss Mabel Smith, of San Diego, were visiting local friends in and near the county seat during the week. Miss Luella Weingate, of Kalama, was calling on Oregon City friends early this week. George Byers, of Billings, Mont., was a county seat visitor Wednesday. Mr. Byers is looking for dairy stock for his ranch in Montana. Miss Cordelia Wievesiek, who has been attending the normal school at Monmouth for the past several months, has returned to her home in the county seat, and will teach the primary grade at Mt. Pleasant school this fall. Henry W. Daniels, of the Boring district, was a county seat caller the middle of the week. OFFICERS ENTER PLEA Lodgcmen Charged with Violating Li quor Laws Say Not Guilty Former officers of the Moose lodge charged with having violated the 1 i quor ordinances, appeared before Re corder Loder Monday and entered a plea of not guilty. They asked for further time in which to prepare their defense, and June 21 was set as the day when the matter will come up again. The , council resolution, asking City Attorney Schuebel not to prose cute the cases, was read at the hear ing, but the city prosecutor said he could not at that time make any de cision regarding it. HAZELIA There will be a temperace program Sunday, June 20th, given by the Sun day school. Mr. Bell and family of Portland, visited at the Eastman and McMahan homes Sunday. Fred Lehman spen t Tuesday in Portland. Mrs. Benner, of LaCross, Wash., has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Borland. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Shipley were delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Childs. Mr. Dickson and Harry Borland made a swift trip to Oregon City Saturday. Monday evening, June 21, a public schcool meeting will be held at Ha zelia schoolhouse. Everyone inter ested come.. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, I Lucas County, f Bs- Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., dolnp business In the City of To ledo, County and State aforesaid, nnd that said firm will pnv the sum of ONR HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev ery case of Catnrrh thnt cannnt be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CCRE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before mo nnd subscribed In my presence, tills 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. (Seal) A. W. GLEARON. Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and acts directly upon the blood and mu cous surfares of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold hy all DrmrKlsts, 7Se. Take Hall's Family Plus for constipation. The Courier for job printing. pr 'gl. - - ; ! r: li pp wbC-- tY" --. t The Samson Seive-Grip Tractor the first and only reliable low-priced tractor on the market. We will demonstrate that it will do more and better work than can be done with horses and at less cost, besides the score of other uses to which it can be put to on the farm. Joehnk & McCord Agents for Clackamas, Marion and Polk Counties Oregon City, Oregon. Demonstration at Aurora, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday