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- . - TTTE SUNDAY ORKGOXIAy. rORTIiAND, MAY ?, 1911: - I N- ... . i - ' i - - i i ' 11 i J. , 1 : i i n -. OREGON DEBATING TEAM GETTING INTO SHAPE. LLOYD GEORGE IS TANNER Fl N OF Men's Stylish FOR SGHOOL LAND His Workmen's Insurance Plan Acclaimed by All Par ties in Britain. Washington Attorney-General Writes Officials of Three Other States. point t : II GHTING Clothes V HE SEEKS CO-OPERATION All Point at Issue WlU Be Threshed Out In Meeting at Salt Lako City Jane IX, It Plan - Is Carried Oak OLY1IPIA. Wuh, May t Special.- For the purpose of attempting to Mcure for the school children of Washington 7f).0CO acres of land with a minimum value of I7.000.MO. W. V. Tanner, Attor ney-General of Washington, ess written letters to the Attorney-Generals of Mon tane, North Dakota and South Dakota, asking- them to look Into the Federal land laws and their operations and to assemble at Fait Lake on June 12. when the Attorney-Generals of the Union will hold their convention there. I'nder the enabling act by which Washington was admitted to the Union, section IS and section K of every town ship were set aside for school purposes, this land to be conveyed whether "sur veyed or unsurveyed." Montana. NoriS Dakota and South Dakota were admitted under similar acta to that of Washing ton. State Claims 200,000 Acres. But the Interior Department has mads s series of rulings which the state con tends to be unfair. Through adverse rulings, which permit settlers to go onto sections 1( and tii on unsurveyed lands and which prevents Washington from filing on them, the state has been de prived of more than S ).' acres of land. It Is the contention of Attorney-General Tanner that these sections belong to the state and that the Federal Government has no right to permit them to be set tled, and cannot pass title to them, for that title already rests In Washington, although not formally of record. To test the strength of the state's claim two suits have been started by . Washington acralnst settlers who have located on these lands, called school lands, in sections IS and S. One Is the case of the Sate against John D. Wal ker, of Kittitas County, and the other Is the Skagit County case against Ed ward R. Whitney, in which the stats makes a similar contention, that the Whitney title is void as the land II school land. This case Is now pending before the State Supreme Court. United Action Wanted. But In addition to wanting back the 100.000 acres which the Federal Govern ment has deeded to settlers, although It was once given to the state, Attorney General Tanner insists that the United States has no rljfht to lock up &J0.000 acres of school lands in forest reserves. It Is to secure some united action on the part of Washington, Montana, North and South Dakota to take the matter up with the Federal land department that the meeting at Salt Lake is urged. Up to this time Washington officials have failed to get any satisfaction from the general land department. The Wash ington, D. C authorities admit that the state has been wrongfully deprived of Its lands and that the. school children are entitled to consideration, but nothing has ever been done to relieve the situa tion. Vain More Than f 10 an Acre. If the state gets this land It means the enrlohicg of the common school fund, not only of the fund for the higher educational Institutions, but the fund for the education of the class known as the "barefoot a school boys." Ths State can dispose of none of Its lands for less than Jl' an acre, so the mini mum value is tT.ftxMMX But the state has averaged t-E.se an acre In the past, so that the estimated value of this land la placed at more than J15.iXO.00o. Justhow much this amounts to may be shown when it is stated that It is practically talcs as much as the stats has In a.1 of Its permanent funds now, InOOVOTOl and this latter Investment nets an Interest income of l.000 a year, of more than liuou a day. Tho value of ths lands for which the state Is contending, if invested, would bring in about 20u a day for the common schools, and therefore the Attorney-General's office la anxious to secure them. MADRAS SERVICE STARTS Passenger Train to Be Ron Today on Deschutes Line. OATEWAT, Or, May . (Special.) Work on the Deschutes Railway is be ing pushed at a rapid rate. The first passenger train over this line will reach Madras today. The country is feeling the stimulus of the railroad and since the completion of the line to this point five or six stock trains have been shipped from Gateway, this being the best shipping point for a number of the largest stockmen. Lots are selling well and buildings ars being rushed to completion to ao commodate the business of the sur roundlng country. Settlers are arriving dally and every acre of land available for cultivation Is being taken up. A party of railroad surveyors has been at work In the Front Creek can yon a few miles below Gateway and several preliminary surveys have been mads for the Ash wood branch, which taps a large area of country not sup plied with railroad facilities. The main line soon will be completed to Red mond. CLUB TO AID .FESTIVAL 1 V Astoria Motor-Boat Men Will Escort Rex Vp RlTer. ASTORIA. Or.. May . Special) The Astoria Motor- Boat Club at Its meetlnc last night decided to aocept the Invitation of the Rnee Festival committee to escort Rex. King of the Festival up the river. The local fleet will leave here on the evening of Sat urday. June . arriving at Portland In time to participate In the festivities en Monday. The club took this action In order te how that It Is willing te assist la every way In making the Rose Festival a euecess. The details of the club's participation In the programme will be left to tUe Portland Motor-Boat Club to arrange. The announcement was made last evening that the barge Klickitat which was recently purchased by the elub will be brought down the river during the eoenlng week when a force of carpenters will be put te work fitting tAa eraft op as the club's head-smarter if.,;.., . C. - 1 SZlztC JCKCU4AJ7V? IZZhsslttPZE CE&SLttV? OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES, Corvallls, May t. (Special.) The six young men who will represent this college In the debates with . the Washington State College team are . rapidly working their ar rangements Into shape. They have been working faithfully for the past two months in preparation for these big contests, which are the principal forenslo events of the college Tr- The debates wlU be held May 12, one at Pullman and the other at Corvallls. Each school Is preparing a debate on both sides of the ques--tlon The Oregon team, which will support ths negative side, will go to Pullman to meet their affirmative team, while the Washington school wlU debate the negative on the same question at Corvallls. The question selected is on the advisability of the gradual aban donment of the protective tariff. A. A. Asbahr, manager of oratory and debate, la now at work on the selection of Judges. These will be announced some time this week. .... The Oregon teams are made up of men who nave all had some ex perience In debating. Two of the men. A. A. Asbahr and A. P. Gib eon were members of the teams which won from the Washington Col lege last year. The other men have all taken part In the lnter soclety debates. Tho members of the affirmative team are C. L. Jamison, Herbert J Gllkey and H. C Hetsel. The negative team members ars A. A. Asbahr, A. F. Eschrlst and A. P. Gibson. BIRDS ARE SAVED Taft" Declares Clear Lake Site Reserve. PLAN TO ENLARGE AREA EnUre Lava Bed Country May Be Embraced In Game Retreat.' Stockmen Oppose Scheme Deer Plentiful. vr iwiTH riT.TA Dr.. Mav 6. ... I in hi n . - - o.i-i -rv n nrdep from President Taft. which baa Just reached this city, the Clear Lake reservoir site and lands contiguous owned by the Government, have been declared a uovernmen reserve. r- w..n Alva Lewis received the official notlncation with the Preal- dent'a signature attached, ana une no word has come as to ths plans for patrolling the new reserve It Is ex pected this will ne on- t and reservoir site covers an area of S5.000 acres. It Is a nart ef the famous Carr land which waVowned by Jesse D. Carr years ago, and which fell to his heirs at his death in ban r ruw.w. - ---Modoc County. California, and was pur chased by the Government for a reser voir site about five years ago, when the reclamation service entered upon the great Klamath Irrigation project. The price paid for this site was about 1185.000. Order Surprises Public. ... .i,inn. reserve came i ne oruer somewhat as a surprise to the general .... w mAn vhn are close to the reclamation service say that the matter has oeen . for some time.. This lake, prior to the time that the Government built the dam. making the lake a reservoir with . . i . ..-in- ih. water to tr ine 1DUI1UUU - - rlgate a large acreage of land In Klamath County. Oregon, and Modoo County. California, was seven or 'Knfc miles long ana tooui m " at ths widest place. It was somewhat In the shape of a triangle, and while not one solid body of water was full of tules. and waa mostly everflowed land with small Islands In many Pjacea. Since the Government completed the bin dam across the lower end of this , .. . I-... in width to con- I1KV lb umm ..-. - - slderable extent and is between 11 and 15 miles at the widest place. While the dam has been completed no work nas been done toward using ths water. Clear Lake has been one oi tne moi . . Aiwm .I,... tnw wild Klrda limoui "ul,,s " for years and Is second to the Lower Klamatn LtM regions ana mo uu which are known as Bird Islands Espe cially baa this been a great plaoe for BUCKS in Ull wrwvu.ua " millions of these nest there each Spring. While the birds have not been by the stockmen who have ranged their OSlUe aUU DIICCI all vuv . l-tu. i. J w. years, with the more thickly population of the country It Is recognized these pintl Will UUt W W mm I V " I.1IUU. KCUVIk Ml MU. vmwu . hi. Ul U1BA11JS 1 . mm " rw m w My and the President made the order. lin oompiOLO pruLwuvis iivw uuuvvra IOII will rftliui; u.1.11111. iuwiv v. breeding place for birds of all kinds ana win g-o jvob a j no.y lng the great hunting grounds of The InrredWnts, as attaatssl srmdar ears, are Stone root (CollttfOBlm C-ritadtm. sort. B&adraa (Sasrvaarss UoxtooW, Oelitre al root ( Hydrmttll Caaadaa. mltY. Ouaea's root (Stilllawim Mrlrmtic). Biactt Cberrybartc (ftvssi Virginia?). Maaarafce reot sor7a Msarsr), wtta trtpte refined glycerine, pcepared la a aciaatitkc laboratory hi a way tfce arafclst could laailata, This tooio contains no alcohol to shrink np the red blood corpuscles but, on the other hand, it increases their number and they beoome round and healthy. It helps the human system in the eoostant mannmeturo of rioh, red blood. It helps the stomsch to assimilate or take op the proper elements from the food, thereby helping difestioa and curing dyspepsia, heart-hern and many uooonv fortable symptoms, stops exeeesive tlseee waste in emvalesoeooe trom fevers for the rua-down, anexnio, thin-blooded people, the " Dlseovery " is refreshing and vitalizing. Stick to this safe and sane recnedy,ad refuse all " Just as tood ' medicines- offered by the druggist who is looking for a larger profit. NothinJ but Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will do you hall as much good. , Klamath and Northern California stocked with the feathered tribe. Flan to Extend Reserve. It Is also believed here that the placing of the Clear Lake reservoir site Into a bird reserve is the first step toward establishing an Immense game reserve embracing the entire lava bed country south of here and along the Northern California line. For a year an effort has been on foot to have the President make the lava bed country a game retreat and protect it from the hunters. This baa been fought by the stock interests, but the general impression here is that the creating of the reserve means that the President is considering favorably the plaoing of the lava beds into a reserve. The lava bed country lies In Siskiyou and Modoc County and Joins close to the Clear Lake reserve. It is a famous Winter retreat for mule tail and other deer, while- many antelope range that region when not disturbed by the hunter. By adding this to the Clear Lake reserve It would mean one of the finest game and bird reserves in the Paclflo Northwest, and would do more to conserve the game resources of Northern California and Southern Ore gon than any step that could be taken by the United States Government. RECALL IS CIRCULATED CLAGKA3IA S JCDGE AXD- COM . MISSIOXER ATTACKED. Adoption of New System of Conduct ing Road Business Arouses Ire of Supervisors. OREGON CITT,May 6. (Special.) The report that petitions are in circula tion for the recall of County Judge Beetle and County Commissioner Blair was the principal topic of conversation on the streets of Oregon City today. "The Oregon City Commercial Club must get behind these officials if they are In danger." said a prominent at torney In discussing the subject. "We all urged the court to appoint a road master and if some of the supervisors are so disgruntled that they are going to resort to the recall, why it is up to all of us to line up for the pro tection of the court. The people of Oregon City, as well as the rest of the county, are certainly Interested In the building of permanent roads." The information reached Oregon City today that there are 63 petitions In cir culation in various section of Clacka mas County, and that about 2000 signa tures have been obtained. Only 1300 names would be required for a recall. The report, however, is not fully credited. If the petitioners obtain enough names to order a special election, it will mean that the people of Clackamas County will have an opportunity to vote on the straight question whether the old method of construction and re pair of county roads is to be followed, or whether the new policy of the court In endeavoring to conserve the money of the taxpayers shall be Indorsed. COUNTY FAIR ARRANGED Clackamas Officials Prepare for Improvement Over Other Shows. OREGON Cmr, Or, May 6. (Spe cial.) Arrangements are being made for the coming county fair and from all Indications this year's fair will be one of the most suocessful ever held by the Clackamas County Association. There will be a prfxe of $10 for the best exhibit. Clalrmont. Gladstone. Barlow. Mapla Lane Grange and Warner Grange have already applied tor space in the big auditorium. One of the advantages of this year's fair will be the lnstalla tlon. of electric lights. Weak Heart Many people suffer from weak hearts. They may experi ence shortness of breath oa exertion, pain over the heart, or dixzy feelings, oppressed breathing after meals or their eyes become blurred, their heart Is not sufficiently strong to pump blood to the extremities, and they have cold hands and feet, or poor appetite because of weakened blood supply to the stomaoh. A heart tooio and alterative should be taken which has no bad siter-effeot. Suoh is Dr. Pierce's Golden Modiosl Disoovery, which contains no danferoos narcotics nor alooboL ITS EXTENT SURPRISING Tory Filibuster Against Veto Bill Wears Out, Probably Due to Hint From King Last Stand Against Home Rule Is Expected. BT T. P. O'CONNOR. (Special cable to ths Chlcaso Tribune Copyright. 1911, by Tribune Company.) LONDON, May 6. The veto bill passed through a vital moment during the week. Home rule played Its big part and the big elections continued to excite Intense anxiety to both parties, but all these things faded Into Insig nificance before Chancellor Lloyd George's insurance scheme. The gigantic size, the daring concep tion and the thorough and exhaustive machinery of the scheme came with a crashing. surprise even on a public pre pared by preliminary announcements for weeks for the big proposal. More remarkable even than the Im mensity of the proposal Is its almost universal acceptance. - Austen Cham berlain, speaking for the Tories, Red mond, for the Irish and Ramsay Mac Donald for the Labor party, are equally loud in their praise. ' The Insurance men and editors of all the party or gans, even the extreme Socialists, join In a chorus of praise and for the mo ment the only reserve made is that the details require careful study before the scheme, can be fully accepted. Bismarck Is Out-Blsmarcked. Everybody recognizes this proposal as the' most daring advance towards social , revolution and the recreation of all English life on an entirely new basis ever proposed or even suggested. As one Journal puts it, Lloyd-George has out-Blsmarcked Bismarck." A moment of reaction may come later, but for the present Lloyd-George and his scheme stand out as the greatest things in English public life. Lloyd-George got through his speech, lasting nearly two and one-half hours, well. His voice was rather low, but audible and carefully nursed through out the speech, but he looks still pale and worn and possibly, while resting his voice, he has overworked himself In perfecting his immense and difficult scheme. . He certainly has lost a good deal of his restless physical alertness, but his mind remains enormously active and daring and inexhaustibly hopeful and self-confident. Veto Filibuster Wears Out. ' The veto bill Is reaching the 'last stage of the discussion In the House of Commons and. as the end oi the light approaches, the prospects for the meas ure grow brighter. Though the fili bustering In which the struggle began did not entirely cease, it sank 'every hour to smaller size until in the end Asquith was able to make friendly deals with A. J. Balfour, opposition leader, which did away with the neces sity of all night sittings. Balfour's speeches, though uncom promising on the surface, became mild er in tone, and even Lord Hugh Cecil, the moBt venomous opponent of the bill and most garrulous filibuster, toned down, and, when the final debate On the committee report approached the end, a few Jokes sent everybody into fits and the stormy opening ended in a sunset of geniality and hearty good humor. Next week's fight will open with the long delayed guillotine closure and thus the bill will reach the House of Lords in plenty of time to be disposed of be fore the coronation. King- May Have Given Hint. Speculation is rife for an explanation Union Pacific Life STATEMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS . INCOME Gross amount received from stockholders in cash on 4624 shares of stock. .. $132,684.05 stockholders' notes taken on 4433 shares of stock, due and not due. , ... 103,924.45 Total income ..,.-.-.,.-.. . . ..... $236,608.50 DISBURSEMENTS Total amount expended for agents 'commission, office rent, clerks' salaries, printing and advertising, etc. ..... ., . .j.-..... . .4,... v... .-.... - .-...,....$ Sl,lb9.0J Balance ..,....-. .-. . . . ... ...-. ... . ...-.-....--v.. $205,418.91 , LEDGER ASSETS Mortgage loans on real estate. . . . . Collateral Loans Y'VC Book value of stocks and bonds owned (Portland 6 per cent improvement bonds) Agents' balances , , , M, , .-r.-. t-. . . . t . t . .-.-i -. 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"We expect you to do likewise. -lM There's not a store in Portland that can show you the matchless tailoring, splendid all-wool fabrics, and the perfect fit that we can in our Benjamin Clothes. Comparison will prove our statements. 311 Morrison Street of the abrupt change In the whole Tory attitude. Some suggest that a hint came from the King and others, so that the Tories at last realize the game is up and are thinking up some plan of decent retreat. The general expectation now Is that the House of Lords will aocept a seo ond reading of the bill and then pro ceed to Introduce only one drastio amendment, which would compel As quith to have another general election before' passing the home rule bill. This follows my anticipation all along that Balfour would try to concentrate on Ireland as the one issue that can re unite the scattered and broken party. King; and Asqnlth Pledged. ' The neera also seem to think the winsr would not grant 600 new peers to carry. home rule and that Asquith may consent to some compromise, cut each of these hopes is equally false. The -wry i m hnnnd Tiv hla written firuaran- tees to follow Asqulth's advice and As quith is bound by honor as wen aa nm Of Portland, Oregon. MARK KADY, President LIABILITIES , home Office, oregonian building WE ARE ANXIOUS TO SHOW YOU WHAT $25,$30,$35s$40 Will Do Here in Purchasing a Suit dependence on the Irish vote to stand by home rule. Everything goes well and the week winds up fitly with a reception to John Redmond in Edinburgh so enthusiastic as to recall the old days and the simi lar reception to Gladstone and Parnell. COUNTY FAIR STOCK SOLD Clearing: Ground for Harvest Show. Buildings to Be Begun. VANCOUVER," Wash., May 6. (Spe cial.) Nearly $5000 of the stock of the Clark County Harvest Show Associa tion has been sold. Of this $1000 worth was sold yesterday by George P. Lar sen, the newly appointed secretary. The Harvest Show will be held on the old Falk tract Just outside the city limits and work of clearing the ground for the buildings will be begun Mon day. The ' Commissioners have appro- if nsurance Co. Opposite Post Office prlated $2000 towards the fair assocla-i tlon. About $5000 will be given in premiums. I Ralnbow Chaser Held Insane. VANCOUVER, Wash., May . (Spe cial.) Seeing an exceptionally beauti ful rainbow yesterday afternoon, Gus tavo Ahlgreen, 44 years old, who was being held In the County Jail yester day for examination as to his sanity, wanted to buy it and hang it on tho wall of his room as a decoration. He was committed to the State Asylum to day. Family Goes to Mexico by Team OREGON CITT, Or., May . (Special.)! Going all the way to Mexico by team will be the unusual experience of Mer-( rltt Veteto, his son and daughter, oft Centralis, Wash., who passee mrougn Oreuron City Friday. Veteto is a of E. F. Veteto, of New Era. $ I'SSS'SS 20,000.00 2,500.00 104,145.45 83,807.81 $205,418.91 $ 93,750,00 $111,674.91