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6 THE MORXEfG OREGONIAN, "WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1918. DRAINAGE PROJECT HELD PROFITABLE Speakers at State Associa tion Meeting See Big Profit for County. Nearby projects viewed Reclamation of 800O Acres In This County Would Produce $41,00 0 Anually In Taxes, S. B. Hall Declares. That drainage of overflow lands means to Portland and to the state of Oregon Is signified by the assertion of 8. B. Hall, .Multnomah County Agricul turist, at the first annual meeting yes. terday of the Oregon State Drainage Association that the reclamation of of Columbia Slough, and that the only permit that has been asked from the United States engineers Is for tempo rary closing. The afternoon was given up to the programme of the main session. Samuel H, Brown, of Salem, president of the Oregon State Drainage Associa tion, presided. J. A. Keating, president of the Lum bermen's Trust Company, spoke upon the. general problems of the relation ship of the financial world to the de velopment of land enterprises. He de clared that while the cost of Improve ments of this character has increased largely. It is not so great in proportion as the increased price of the crops that the farmer can grow on the land, and therefore this kind of project may well be completed as rapidly as possible. Practicality Leadline Question. L. T. Jessup, drainage engineer of the United States Department of Agri culture, said that the crop production that may be expected from the re claimed land in time to aid In the prose cution of the war is the first point that will be given consideration at this time. If land to be reclaimed will produce food of considerable value to the Nation, and that within the next year or two, then It would doubt less be regarded as compatible with the best interests of the country to sanction necessary financing. Mr. Jes sup made it plain, however, that he was called upon to speak on matters entirely outside the province of his de partment. W. L. Powers, O. A. C, speaking on the "Colonization of Diked Lands." esti mated that there are in Oregon from 75,000 to 100,000 acres in compact bodies. It will maintain one cow to ALLIES WILL WIN SAYS WAR COUNCIL Supreme Council Voices Full Confidence in Outcome of World Struggle. VALOR OF TROOPS PRAISED American Co-Operatlon Declared to Have Made It Impossible for Foe lo Win Through Reserve Strength. LONDON, June 4. (By the Associated Press.) The Supreme War Council, which has had under advisement the entire war situation, has expressed in an official statement made public to night full confidence in the outcome of F ft!. i OREGON STATE DRAINAGE ASSOCIATION IN ANNUAL MEETING. S3 r t. . f , r : , 4 , ' .1 - l' p. ST"" 4 4 S " " ' 1 i V 1 4 'I s. J gritty -.. y--j GROUP OF DELEGATES FROM ALL SECTIONS OF STATE. the Multnomah district, comprising less than 8000 acres of land, will in crease the agricultural products of Multnomah County by more than 60 per cent. Coupled with this may be taken as an Interpretation of what the development means in dollars the statement of J. O. Elrod, president of the 'drainage commission for the district, that, ac cording to figures computed by County Assessor Reed, the annual return in taxes to the treasury of Multnomah County will be J41.000 when this land Is reclaimed. There were fewer than BO In attend ance at the sessions held in the Eliza bethan room at the Imperial Hotel. Among those present were: Samuel V. Brown, J. O. Elrod, Homer C. Camp bell. H. L. Menefee, J. A. Pooler, T. A. Armstrong, J. A. Keating, T. A. Teeeter, "W. H." Crawford, D. C. Howard. R. H. Brown, & B. Hall. W. E. Wilson, D. Freedman, A. E. Freedman, T. C. Pow ell, W. W. Metzger, J. J. Hammer, S. Geysbeek, A. H. Lann, T. E. Armstrong, L. T. Jessup. L. S. Keyls. W. G: Freed man, J. D. Joffrier, It. H. Schnolock. Nearby Project Inspected. The field meeting 'proper was the morning automobile trip to visit the drainage projects along the Columbia River, adjacent to Portland. This trip was made under the direction of J. O. Elrod, of Multnomah, drainage district iNo. 1; R. H. Brown, or the Peninsula Industrial project, and H. W.' Camp bell, of the Sun Dial project. The methods of diking that have been found necessary in these proj ects were -seen by the delegates, and the drainage problems explained. At one point the party passed through a field of wheat that will yield approxi mately 50 bushels to the acre, grown on ground reclaimed since last year, and which a year ago was under -13 feet of water. On the old Sun Dial farm there were four tractors at work, plowing, har rowing and seeding the ground. Here the foreman showed the visitors a crop of turnips that will produce seed, the crop from which has been sold to a. seed company at a price of $100 an acre. Another portion of the re claimed land on this old farm has been rented for celery growing at an annual rental of. $75 an acre, and small tracts for market garden crops at $25 to J35 an acre for the present season. ' Closing of Slough Vital. : Mr. Elrod pointed out to the visitors the plans for the reclamation of the Multnomah district, which has soil characteristics and drainage condi tions similar to the others on either Bide. He also explained that the land owners are vitally concerned, by reason of its effect upon the value of the Jx.nds. with the matter of the closing the acre, and it has -been found that from 40 acres-to 60 acres Is ample to make a family independent. . This was cited as a means of illustrating what the reclamation of 100,000 acres of the highly productive lands of Oregon would mean in population and wealth. W. G. Brown told of the Blind Slough project and its progress. He related the method of colonization that had been pursued there with success. In the case of qualified farmers the own ers gai the privilege of use of the land foi- three years for bringing it into cultivation. Some of the men had made great success and were already making good progress toward paying for the land they had selected and en tirely with the results of their labor on the land. Other speakers of the session were: W. H. Crawford, representing the Chamber of Commerce; R. B. Magruder, Clatskanle; I S. Kayes, of Kelso, and T. A. H. Teeter, of Oregon Agricultural College. WONDERFUL RECOVERY FROM INDIGESTION Fort Townnend Man Could Not Eat -Mush Now Eata Hot Brend, ('lama or Anything He "Wants. Port Townsend, Wash. Hundreds of people know how Charles Witte used to suffer from indigestion, yet today he can to use nis own words, Jjlgest any thing an ostrich can digest." Mr. Witte says: "I tried all kinds of medicines for indigestion without obtaining relief. 1 heard of Bi-neala and bought a 50c bottle and it gave me relief right away. 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If it fans you can have your money back and the trial will cost you nothing." Don't wait, don't delay. Get Ill-nraia today and experience as did Mr. Witte the pleasure of eating without fear of pain and suffering to follow. Paid AdY, DRAINAGE PROJECT BIG IRRIGATION OF 30,000 to 40,000 Acres in Valley Flan. Ralph Schneeloch Representing; Inter- eats Behind Canal System Weat and Nortk of Eugene. EUGENE. Or.. June 4. f SDeclal.) Ralph Schneeloch. who has been in terested in the building of a 1900,000 irrigation system for the reclamation of 20,000 acres of land in the Ocboco irrigation district, near Prineville, is representing financial interests who are backing a project west and north of Eugene, along the Willamette River, for the irrigation of between 30,000 and 40,000 acres of land, accord ing to an announcement made here Monday. The engineering work has been Tin der way for more than six months. Ern G. Eagleson. formerly Surveyor General for the district of the State of Idaho,- and M. L. Bugbee. of Eu gene, have been directing the surveys. During the past week, A. J. Wiley, member of the consulting board of the United States Reclamation Service, has been in Eugene,, making an investiga tion of the project which he has given his approval. The canals will be so constructed that while irrigation is their primary pur pose, some of them may be utilized in connection with a drainage system. Crews have been working quietly in the field for many weeks, and no definite announcement of the plans was made until today. The land under the proposed canal extends north from Eugene to a point near Junction City. McCAMANT JS EULOGIZED Retiring; Justice Recipient of En comiums of Associates. - SALEM, Or., June 4. (Special.') The following resolutions were drafted by the Supreme Court today upon Justice Wallace McCamant leaving the bench "In view of the fact that Justice Wallace McCamant has this day sev ered his connection with the court by resignation, it is resolved that in Justice McCamant this court has found an. able and industrious associate and counselor, a fearless and upright Jurist, and a valued friend, from whom we part with regret. "We thank him for his valuable serv ices and for the uniform courtesy which has marked his intercourse with the members of this court and assure him that our regard .and good wishes will follow him through the whole of his future career." Navy's Coal Quota Trebled. WASHINGTON. June 4. The Navy will consume from three to four times more coal during the fiscal year beginning July 1 than it did last year. Secretary Daniels wrote Fuel Administrator Garfield today, indorsing the "order coal early" campaign. Extra! Orpheum fchow Tonight. Adv. the war, with the aid of the American forces. Complete confidence in General Foch also is expressed and tribute is paid to President Wilson for his co-operation in the work of transporting and bri gading American troops. German Menace Recosrnlsed. "The Supreme War Council held its sixth session under circumstances of great gravity for the alliance of free peoples," says the statement. "The German government, relieved of all pressure on the eastern front by the collapse of the Russian armies and people, has concentrated all its efforts in the west. It now is seeking to gain a decision in Europe by a series of desperate and costly assaults upon the allied armies before the United States can bring its iuii strengtn effectively to bear. Allies Still Exposed. "The advantage it possesses in its strategic position and superior rail facilities has enabled the enemy com mand to gain some initial successes. It will undoubtedly renew its attacks. ana me ainea nations may be still ex posed to critical days. "After a review of the whole situa tion, the council is convinced that the allies, bearing the trials of the forth coming campaign with the came forti tude they have ever exhibited in de lense of the right, will baffle . the enemy's purpose and in due course bring him to defeat. Everything pos sible is being done to sustain the sup port or tne armies in tne Held." I'nlty of Command Succeaa, "The arrangements for unlty'of com mand nave greatly improved the post tion of the allied armies and are work ing smoothly and with success. The supreme war council has complete con fidence in General Foch. It regards with pride and admiration the valor oi tne allied troops. . "Thanks to the prompt and cordial co-operation of the President of the United States, the arrangements which were set on foot more than two months ago for tho transportation and brigad ing of American troops will make it impossible for the enemy to gain victory oy wearing out the allied re serve before he has exhausted his own. Free Nations to Be Saved. "The supreme war council is rxnfl dent of the ultimate result and the allied peoples are resolute not to sac rifice a single one of tho free nations of the world to the despotism of jemn. "Their armies are displaying the same steadfast courage which has en abled them on many occasions to de feat a German onset. They have only to endure with faith and patience to the end to make victory for freedom secure. The free peoples and their magnificent soldiers will save civilization." NAME CHECKING BIG TASK County Cleric Gives -Advice to Cir culators of. Petitions. Circulators of petitions for initiative measures should arrange to have them checked by the County Clerk as soon as each individual petition Is com pleted instead of waiting until the full 23,000 signatures have been obtained. This will be necessary to insure the checking of all petjtlons prior to July 3, the day upon which they must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. "Unless petition circulators follow this suggestion," said County Clerk Beveridge yesterday, "it will be vir tually a physical impossibility for this office to examine and certify as to the signatures, to the large number of pe titions being circulated. CHEHALIS "WILL BE HOST Visitors to View Sun's Eclipse to Be Royally Entertained. CHEHALIS, Wash., June 4. (Spe cial.) This morning a meeting of the committee named yesterday by the Cit izens' Club to look after the enter tainment of visitors who may come to Chehalis to view the eclipse June 8 was held at Chairman Albere' office. It is planned to have a band, concert l ( -A V;rv yaws r 7V J2A-3Yi i ' r , ni l "-u i x , 23 and Soldier Boys Enjoy n TT t" The World Famous Food Confection The crisp deliciousness and sustaining nutritive quality of Cracker Jack especially appeal to the healthy appetites of our boys in khaki and blue. "The More You Eat, the More You Want." Everyone likes Cracker Jack. This ideal war-time confection contains much less sugar than most confections, yet satisfies the candy appetite. Eat More Cracker Jack Save Sugar and Wheat! Cracker Jack is a well-balanced, easily-digested food. It has 5 times the food value of potatoes; 23A times that of eggs, and Vz times the nutriment of sirloin steak; nearly twice the food value of whole wheat bread. Cracker Jack contains the vital food elements. Made from selected pop-corn and roasted peanuts, covered with de licious molasses candy and untouched by human hands in the process of manufacture. Put up in patented wax-sealed packages which keep contents clean, crisp and .delicious. To maintain the high standard and quality of Cracker Jack in these times of advancing materials and manufacturing costs, it has been necessary (May 24, 1918) to adjust prices 10 cents per package West of Rocky Mountains. Free National Song Book Upon receipt of your name and address, we will send you FREE, our Vest Pocket Edition of Uncle Sam's Famous National Songs. Write today ! We also make Angelus Marshmallows put up in wax-sealed 10c and 25c packages Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein ErtabUiad la CUeac 172 Cracker Jack and Candy Makarm Chicago and Brooklyn, U. S. A. J JUS TM...SOU 2- t i I j(Jj WhI at lb. Rocky Moontsin. 2 av lA K Oe. wSt. W..tf th. R.cky Momnt.itu I k)r Jp J . i vunttbiiun iV"N iw (fc-'l ' S Saturday at 4:30 P. M.. following the eclipse. A banner across Market street at Boistfort will direct visitors to the hillside from which a splendid view of the great phenomenon jnay .be had from its beginning. A special reception committee or :a business men will be named and those will be supplied with, postcards, giv ing- data, about the eclipse and Infor mation about Chehalla. Chief of Police Foster will have help In looking after) the parking of cars by those who may drive here from outside points. Local cara will be provided, bearing banners "Chehalla Citizens' Club Courtesy Car" for the benefit of visitors that they may have a view of the Chehalis and Newaukum valleys. CAPTAIN BENSELL HONORED Former Mayor of Newport Active at 80tli Birthday Anniversary. TOLEDO. Or.. June 4. (Special.) R. A. Bensell and Mrs. Bensell. of Newport, spent tho day in Toledo as tho guests of Mrs. Rich, sister of Mi Bensell. The occasion was a dinner in honor of Mr. Bensell's 80th birthday anniversary. Congratulations were showered on Mr. Bensell from many friends in this city. Captain Bensell is a Taqulna Bay pioneer and was conspicuous in county and state politics several decades ago. He served several terms as Mayor of Newport. His present splendid physi cal condition he atributes to the out-of-door life of his younger days and to freedom from worry Power Company Is Fined $250. ASTORIA. Or., June 4. (Special.) A fine of $250 was imposed on the Pactlio Power & Light Company to day by Justice of the Peace Carney for allowing oil to flow into the waters of the Columbia River. In pronouncing sentence the court said It had waited since April 22 for the company to remedy the evil. J. B. Kilmore, mana ger of the company, was allowed 24 hours In which to pay the fine or file a bond for an appeal. WAR DIRECTORS APPOINTED Production of Materials Is to Be Supervised. "WASHINGTON. June 4. Appoint ment of directors for the 20 Industrial zones into which tho cpuntry has been divided by the War Industries Board was announced today. The directors will have general supervision of the production of war materials in their Jurisdictions. The directors are as follows: George E. Crawford. Bridgeport. Conn.; William F. Morgan, Nfw Vork Olty: Ernft I 9kSfi. fjtm ff, 1 R. Trice. Philadelphia; Georn 8. Oliver. Plttjtburs; llarpr Hlbley. Rochester: Myron T. Herrlck. Cleveland; Allen A. Templeton. Detroit; Luclua Teter. Chicago: A. Clifford Rhlnkl Cincinnati: Frank A. Hnen. Balti more; W. H. White. Jr.. Atlanta; M. W. Bush. Birmingham; Frank D. Crabha, Kan sas City; Jackson Johnson. St. Ixuts: Au gust H. Vosel. Ullwaukee: Louis I.lpfltx. Dallas: Frederick J. KoFter. San Frnrlo; A. J. Rhodes. Seattle; Henry I. Harrlman. Boston, and . R. Cotton. St. Paul. Gooseberries vVelgu Ounce. VANCOUVER. Wash.. June 5. (Spe cial.) 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