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Thursday, June 1, 1016 ASHLAND TIDINGS PAGE SEVEtf : FREE Tim What? Demonstration of the latest improved '.Vacuum: Cleaners Sold on easy payments. Phone us now. Jordan's Eleetrie Phone 80 Store Phone 80 The Southern Pacific's Position in the I actual settlers, and at prices exceed Oregon-California Land Contro.! ing f 2.60 an acre. It was these sales versy. , I that were made the foundation of a In view of the widespread interest j claim on the part of the government taken in the Oregon and California i that the company had forfeited its land grant situation, President title to all the lands unsold, which Sproule of the Southern Pacific Com- claim was rejected by the United pany has Issued the following ex pi an- States supreme court, ation of the railroad company's posl- ( Can Sell Timber. tion In the matter: i in view of the decision -of the su Court Settles Title. ' preme court, the company insists The United States supreme, court that, being the owner of these timber held that the company Is the owner lands, and under no obligation to sell of the lands under the grant, with tbem, and in fact it being Impossible absolute title, subject only to the to sell them under the restrictions of restrictions that when it chooses to the grant, it has the right of any sell these lands It shall sell tbem only to' actual settlers in parcels not ex ceeding 160 acres, and at a price not exceeding $,3.50 an acre. It reversed Judge Wolverton, who had held that because the company had sold these lands with the timber thereon in larger parcels than 160 acres, and to persons not actual settlers, and at prices exceeding $2.50 an acre, the company forfeited its title to all the lands unsold. After receiving the grant the com pany offered the lands for sale in ac cordance with these restrictions, and in early times sold substantially all of the lands that were suitable for other owner to dispose of the timber on those lands, juBt as it would dis pose of any other crop produced by the land, at the same time admitting that when it comes to sell the land Itself it must do so under the terms of the grant. The cutting of the tim ber from these lands is in fact a step toward making them fit for settle ment, so that they may be disposed of under the terms of the grant. "But the government contends that the company shall not be allowed to realize more than $2.50 an acre for any of these lands, even though they may be worth many times that amount because of the timber there- settlement, at prices not exceeding on, and that therefore the company $2,50 an acre. But as the remaining lands were of a character not suitable for actual settlement, being timber lands in the mountains, it could not dispose of such lands by selling to actual settlers only, no such settle ment being practicable. Thereafter the company did make sale of timber lands in larger tracts than 160 acres to persons other than has not the right to dispose of the timber growing upon these lands. It is strange indeed that the govern ment should now maintain that the company has no right to the timber upon these lands, because for many years before coal was used for fuel it used this timber as fuel, without question; and the right to do this is clear, because the act of congress rjXQih sun ir Likp Gas for ccmifori sn3 convenience' A m NEW PERFECTION OIL COKFOVE m No coal, wood or ashes to lug no waiting for the fire to burn up. Bet ter cooking because of the steady, evenly-distributed heat, under perfect control All heat concentrated on the cooking andnotradiated around the room. The long, blue chimneys prevent all smoke and smell. Bakes, boils, roasts, toasts. More efficient than yoift wood or coal stove and costs less to operate. ASK YOUR DEALER TODAY. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (California) For Best Results Use Pearl OU Better cooking and a cleaner, cooler kitchen. Now serving 2,000,000 homes In 1, 2, 3 and 4 burnersizes.with or without oven; Also cabinet models with Flreless Cooking Oven. 1 For Sale by THOMAS H. SIMPSON PROVOST BROS. Illlllllll tWWTt III TTII'IIIIII X I X I IIIIII IT1 -.-.--- - - granted the land "to secure safe and speedy transportation of malls. troops, munitions of war,xand. public stores, over the line of said railroad. Of course such object could not be accomplished without fuel to produce motive power. And further, this provision of the law implies that the road shall be maintained, and certainly the use of this timber for ties and lumber to be used in the construction and main tenance of the road would seem to be a matter beyond doubt. Further, the government, in the third section of the act, expressly granted the company the right to take timber from the government sec tions of land adjacent to the line of road, and under Section 10 it allowed the taking of timber from lands ex cepted from the grant by reason of being mineral. In view of this ex press grant, to take timber from lands owned by the government and not included in the grant, upon what pretext can the government deny the company the right to take timber from the lands ganted to the com pany? Purpose AVas to Aid. The facts show that the position of the government, if carried out, would force upon the company a large financial loss; in other words, while this grant was one to aid the construction of the railroad, it would turn out to be, if the position of the government is correct, the means only of producing -a deficit for the grantee, and this appears from the following facts, stated in round fig ures: Expense to the company of administering this grant $1,372,000.00 It has paid taxes on these lands aggregat ing 2,758,000.00 Making total expense and taxes $4,130,000.00 The company's total cash receipts from all sou rces under this grant, including sales of lands, amount to.. $5,345,000.00 This leaves the com pany a net revenue from past transac tions of 1,215,000.00 The lands of this grant heretofore sold ag gregate (acres) 804,637.75 Which have yielded the company therefor an average net revenue for the lands sold per acre of 1.51 Free Service to Government And further, this grant required the company to carry free for the United States government its malls troops, munitions of war and public stores, over this railroad without limit as to time. The value of this free transportation at regular, rates which has been furnisjied the govern ment equals $2,084,467. which amount exceeds the receipts of the company under the grant by $868,- 641. It embraces the service be tween Portland and the Oregon and California state line. From the experience of the past we may be certain that the company will be called upon to furnish the govern ment free transportation of the value of $75,000 per annum, and this is a perpetual obligation. Now, if we could Bell every acre of the land at present unsold, viz., 2,400,000 acres, at the price of $2.50 per acre, this would yield $6,000,000, which would be used up in eighty years by the free transportation which we are bound to furnish the government, leaving the company thereafter for all time to furnish transportation to the, gov ernment without compensation. Has Right to Sell. But there is a considerable quant ity of this land, at least 400,000 acres, which cannot be sold at" any price, hence the amount that could be realized by sales would be some thing .like $3,000,000 or $4,000,000 at the utmost, from which expenses of administration and taxes must be deducted. The company therefore insists upon Its legal rights as the owner of these lands to dispose of the timber thereon, and any fair adjustment of this matter with the government, considering all the facts, would not denv to the company this riant, a right which in a similar transaction between private individuals would not be questioned for a moment. i Oil From Asphalt-Base Crude. Tt. would seem that Pacific coast mnrnrlnrji are not the onlv ones who believe in oil made from asphalt-base crude. According to the National Petroleum News, such 'motor oil Is vnrv nnnnlar fn Encland. The publi cation referred to prints the follow- n nnt ar inn from a letter recelveu from a British marketing company, regarding the use of oil from asphalt base crude, In the isle across the pond: We have sold several thousand tons during the last six months and we understand from buyers that these oils are giving every satisfaction." I University Offers Film Service Free University of Oregon,' Eugene.- The extension division of the univers ity now offers to schools, colleges, churchesj commercial clubs and other civic and educational institutions of Oregon a free educational motion pic ture film service. The oniy conditions Imposed to se cure the films are that the applicants must pay the express on the films and agree to show them free of charge for the purpose of education. The extension division hopes to be able to give those Interested their choice of 400 different films next year and to establish a weekly or bl weekly film service to as many or ganizations as possible. The service this spring is limited to seven pic tures of about twelve reels. .These are on hand now and will be sent on request under the above conditions. Communications should be addressed to Ben H. Williams, secretary of the social welfare department of the ex tension division. The film subjects now available for Immediate use are: "The Automo bile Industry," "Elimination of Space," "Views In Western Canada," "Making of Pure Foods," "Glacier National Park, "Making of Fire- IMil re in. town shows T CTUi that's why it is the Best is r 70U see stars 111 f iron n and cfet 7 ffF.R SB I I mm I WW V L r KC For light, wholesome cakes, biscuits and pastry, use K C BAKING POWDER Always safe and reliable. If it isn 't all we claim your grocer will refund your money. JAQUES MFG. CO., CHICAGO m arms," and "Construction of tlie Grand Trunk Railway." "In offering this film service the extension division of the university feels that it Is leading out In a phase of education that is to become both popular and important in tbe next few years," said Earl Kilpatrlck, as sistant dean of the extension division. "The scope of the service will be de termined by the demand for the pic tures, but next year we expect to have an assortment of pictures that will cover the educational field from college audiences clear down through the grades." As few high schools have moving picture machines, it is suggested that the school principals arrange with some public-spirited picture nouse proprietors to show sets, at free en tertainments. Simple motion picture machines can now be purchased reas onably. A few of the pictures on the circuit next year may involve a slight charge, but the bulk of the service will be free. The Ashland high school has a built-in projection room, fireproojf and up to date, in the gymnasium. However, the school owns no ma chine, although it is hoped that In time one will be added to the equipment. GmGHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND ErlAND jj.f0 ,.. -fi LADIES I Aik yo.r Dmntl.l for CTTT-Cires.Tri S A DIAMOND 1IKANI) Pii.L3 in Kkd mlA Gold metallic b"M, f.iuled wiia Blue Ribbon. Taio NO ornr.tt. Unr of your V "MM end aak for II. lll..rtK li V IiAMON n:t ini pii.i.h, for lwrntT-rie year retarded us IleM.Hafeft, Always Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS SiS EVERYWHERE S The Commercial Ciun requests the names and addresses of parties who are considering coming to the coast his summer. We wish to send them lterature and give them a good con ception of Oregon. 74-ti WEST PIIOEXIX ITEMS. George Morse was a Medford visit or recently. The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denzer arrived at the home of his parents from Minneapolis re cently. There was a heavy rainfall In this section Tuesday night, continuing in termittently all day Wednesday and Thursday. The atmosphere has been decidedly chilly the entire week, making grate and heater fires wel come necessities. Fletcher Fish was a recent victor at the home of his parents here. Miss Bertha Wolverton, who has been attending Phoenix high school, has returned to her nome in uom Hill. D. M. Taylor traded his ranch for Medford property recently. Miss Stella Denzer has returned from eastern Oregon, where she has been teaching during the past school year. Mrs. O. D. Frazee, who leaves for Portland this week, was pleasantly surprised last Friday afternoon when a number of her friends gathered at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. II. Corliss, to wish her Godspeed and good luck In her new home. The af ternoon was spent in pleasant con verse and at the close a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Ludvlg Aiming voiced the sontiments of those pres ent in a very sincere wish that the Frazees would find their new sur roundings to tlioir liking and assured them of a hearty welcome should they ever return to the valley. Mrs. L. Aiming motored to Med ford Friday and brought back' with her her little niece, Margery Kelly, who will spend a month of her vaca tion on hor auntie's ranch. Several of our worthy neighbors drove to Medford last Monday for the purpose of taking in the big cir cus. Mr. Blankensblp of Medford was a visitor at the Calhoun ranch Sun day.. Montague Paper Boosts Celebration Montague Messenger: Ashland was well represented in Montagus last Sunday when a delegation of about twenty-five came over the mountain in machines bearing ban ners and placards announcing their; big Roundup and Fourth of July cele bration. The affair will lust three days July 4, 5 and 6 and has for Its purpose the dedication of the mu nicipal mineral water project recent ly completed there. For the main attraction the Ash land committee has secured practical ly all of the big feature acts of the Pendleton roundup and have tagged their show as the Rogue River Roundup. Great preparations are being made) by the residents and boosters of the Granite City for the entertainment of the large crowds that will visit the city during those three days. Ash. laud has" the beBt natural environ ment for entertaining a crowd of any town in this part of the country. Her beautiful parks make it an easy mat ter for her guests to keep comfort able. The newly added attraction or the mineral springs and the general hospitality of the bunch around the town are enough to assure a good time without the added feature ot the big program. On Saturday morning last, W. W. Ussher, local manager of the tele phone exchango, talked over long dis tance with his brother, Dr. Clarence Ussher, at Los Angeles. The con versation was strictly confidential. the words being heard by everybody as clear as a bell. Dr. Ussher Is visit ing his brother, Charles, In the south ern California metropolis. lie is a medical missionary recently stationed at Van, In Asiatic Turkey, and re turned to America by the way of Rus sia. He will lecture In the Congre gational church here on July 6, de picting tbo horrors of war as witness ed by him lu the Turkish dominions. Lew Walsh, of Wellon, was a busi ness visitor in tho city Monday. k "Well, I Should Say 'Gets-It' DOES Work" Took a There, If You Don't Think It's Just Wonderful for Corns!" "Pitas mv stars, look at It! Land of the livln'! Why, Just look ot It! That corn came right oft, Just like peel ing bananas. Put your ringer on my forii Mshby-Lexicon'iT ARROW COLLARspring Style, in two heights CLUtTtPEABOPV frcq HCJMKtKS Did Yon Ever See the llkef No Wonder Hittu-iV I the lltiriceat Selling Corn Cure In thetVorluT' toe, rlsht there, don't be afraid, that's It, fuel how smooth, the akin la? Well, that' whore the corn was. Well, that beats all!" That's the way "Gets-lt" works on all corns, every corn, every time. It's the new. simple way of curing corns. You'll say good bye to all foolleh. contraptions like bundling bandages, sticky tape, plas ters, toe-eating salves, and grave dlKgers such, as knives, razors and olBiiors. "Gef-It" stone pain. Applied In 8 seconds. Never falls. Nothing to tick to, burl or press on the corn. "Gets-It" Is sold everywhere, 25o S , bottle, or sent direct, by E. Lkwreao ft Co Cblcagov 111. Sold in Ashland And recommended as the woild'i best Corn remedy bj; McNair Eros, and J. J. McNalr.