The Eugene guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1924-1930, January 05, 1925, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextMonday Evening, January 5, 1023 THE EUGENE (1UARD Pago Thrco SETTLERS SEEK TO i SALEM, Ore., Jan. 5. - - 0Vpriu.r fierce liua rewiveU a letter from of ficers of the Kluimitb druiiURi' tlin trict, asking bis support in their pro test against the coverniuect'a pro posal to rc-fiood the luarsb land 3 th.it formerly comprised Lower Klomaih lake, the goveruuient's idea being to pinko the lit Kf a bird preserve. The government proposes d hearing ou the (flirmit'ii. ,j The settlers want the land to re , B3iiin open for settlement. The Amer ican legion is vitally interested since it has been proposed to give ex-ser-ire men preference in the settlo . rue iit. $ The tract comprises about 00.0(H) Acres, lying both. in Oregon and I'ali ...fornia. Formerly Ixnver Klamath lake Was lormeu uy a now 01 wairr irum Jttiimath river Uirough the Ady traits. In IJtO." the legislatures of - Oregon and California ceded the land to the government for reclamation purposes and it is now charged that he government's plan for a bird pre serve is in the nature of a breach of Contract. i.-j'i'hc lake disappeared when a rail road was built across the straits, forming a dam wJiich cut off the 'flow, of water from the river. The government, however, forced the rail road company to put in gates, so that it is possible to reflood the area. There is a suspicion that power com panies are back of the government move, since with the straits open in the dry season the water from the lnl; flowed back into the river and kpt the stream in condition for power development. 'flThft land in the bike bed is highly productive and has grown immense crops of grain. A few years ago some of the land, because of its peat com? position, caught fire and burned out to a considerable depth, thmigii it is Mid the laud is not injured to any great extent. The d:stri'-t has voted bonds in the mini of $1MK).(KK. of which $1,".000 lm been certified br the state and gold. governor I'ieree will side with the settlers in tne controversy, represem . ing the state's interests as having cer tified the bonds. ed at West Linn, Ore., across the river from Oregon City. The Crown-Willamette company has entered oVfiuUtly upon a pro gram of refnrelii)g the laud from whfl-h the trees have been lncged. Thy present plan call for the ultimate re forestation ea h year of an area cor resnonriiuc lo that cut over iluriuir (he saine period. Hy the time the com- tany has logged all Its timber hold- ings, it is calculated that the reforest ed districts will he ready for cutting, j SOCIETY SEEKS TO . tribesmen, lias begun the movement of his forces toward Jeddali. Ilis ad vance guards reached the outskirtf Sunday but were repulsed by Kiiw AH' forces. Sterling Exchange Touches New High Post-War Record Nl'ItlNtiFlKLO, 111., .Tan. .".OP) Tracing a MnuucI friendship that Robbery Attempt Is Frustrated By Action Of Cashier AHitRDKKX. Wasn., Jan. a inie to iu'.i action on the part of 1'. II. 1'ike, cashier, an attempted robbery at the Weir theater last night by a lone ban dit was frustrated and about $.00n NKW YoltK. Jan. 3. Sterling ex change today reached its highest pfl war price, the demand rate amounting to f-l.TiiVj, within JOc of parity. The rise was a reflection of an ear lier advance in London, an increased interest in the talk of an early restor ation of Sterling to a gold basis. continued, in spite of their political . of the Saturday and Sunday receipts differences, as long as thev both liv-i" ,lir,, Aberdeen theaters was ed. the lllinoi Historical society has untouched. The robber, however, es tablished a life of Stephen A. 1 oug- j cup!, and no trace had been found las, which forges a new link to hind "f l,im I todHy. together the memories and fame of) Three weeks ago the theater safe Lincoln and Hondas. ' It was pre- j was robbed by bandits who got $.",000 pared hy 1-rank K. Steveus of Syca- I ' weerc-emi receipts. Service Station on Highway Is Planned KL'IEIMIKIKI.D. Jan. Ii. (Spe- fieorge I avenport, employe of the Hooth-Kelly mill and chairman of thv local Four-L, will build a service sta tion to cost approximately $Jo00, of concrete and steel construction at his property at Midway park, on the I'a c fie highway between Springfii'd acd llngeno. Const ruction will start about April lt according to Mr. Davenm rt. Two employes will have charge of the ?titun, wliich Mr. Davenport c. pectj to have in operation in tme to cat' h the spring tourist traU Mr. Davenport owns a five-acre irnct in this vifir.ity. White House May Gain Old Furniture WASHINGTON', Jan. 5. Recurr ing offers of antique furniture for equipping certain rooms in the White House in the style of American his torical periods have led Senator Spen cer, republican, of Missouri, to offer a joint resolution nutlmriy.ing accep tance of such donations. The officer in charge of public buildiugs and grounds in the district of Columbia would be charged with the duty of determining whether the proffered articles were real antiques and of the "correct period.' , Printers Asked To Honor Memory Of Benjamin Franklin .'. INDIANAPOLIS. .Tan. 5. OP) Printers in the T'nited States are asked to observe the anniversary of the birth of Itenjamiu Franklin. Jan. 37, JVJ."i, in a statement issued by Janies M. Lynch, president of the In ternational Typographical Cnion, which has headquarters here. President Lynch will address a banquet of the Old Time Printers' Association in Chicago on that dnte. an,d he urges associations in other cities to plan suitable observances. "Franklin, as a historical figure. jn Hrsi i vms oi n iiiiKt-r mihit m in tention than he has received in the past," Mr. Lynch said. "It is proper thaC printers should pay tribute an nually to their patron saint. Frank lin'a life and philosophy offer a pplendid model fur his fellow crafts men. His career as a printer, husi- : nesa man. writer, statesman, man of science and diplomat reveals the heights to which a journeyman prin ter may rise." Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 17011, and took up the 'printing trade at an early age. Property Seizure Is Held Unlawful WASHINGTON, Jan. u. Seizure during the war of the property of a corporation organized under Ilritish law, but in which a majority of the capital stock was owned by Hermans, was held unlawful today by the su preme court. Gun Elevation Protest Queried WASHINGTON. Jan. fl. A resolu tion asking Secretary Hughes whether any foreign power has protested against the elevation of guns on American bnl lleships was introduced today hy Senator (Jerry of Ithode. Is land, a democratic member of the na val commit tee. more, I II. Mr. Stevens related that when Lin coln was to be inaugurated in Wash ington, the first time, "it was inti mated that Mrs. Lincoln was to be snubbed by Washington society ab senting itself. Douglas, a social fav- irit. h'l it -tin kiiu-n Jit nni'i' tltilt the I lougltiscs would undertake to spoil K?2 the little plot and lo the utmost of Rji his ability he did, by escorting Mrs. I.J arm. - Daunlas Holds Hat "Put the crowning manifestation of, La Hint ulh,.ArA r.h.mlJnn xvnii nvhihitoil El quietly, almost innocently nt the de- : ttj i; .- nf 1 ;..A1'U ii,.1iin-1ii.ntirtM . BV speech, when Lincoln ascending the : rostrum of steps, awkwardly enough, was looking for a place to lay his tall silk hat. Douglas noticed the embarrassment, and as though ex pected of him, he reached for it and, held it during the delivery of the speech, to which he listened intently. lt was the speech of his friend and neighbor; his great nnd success ful rival, and in it be felt an iuterest which he manifested by frequent nods of approval and such exclamations as 'Hood! 'That's fair! No Packing out there!' 'That's a good point!' "What ti reversal of fortune! Lin coln in INalt sweetly, pathetically, al luding to the giddy heights Douglas had reached now Douglas held the hat of his humble rival of other days! i "It was a te.uler little tribute which could come only from a friend- ! ship, strong and enduring, born amidst the happy hardships of rude ; pioneer life, where friendships are as; strong as the men who build states." i Statue Erected j I'pon his Oakenwald estate, within a few feet of the Illinois Central rail- road, which he projected, Douglas ! stands today in bronze, high in the air. Facing the east, he is made the first to welcome with outstretched hands the dawn of each new day, "Patiently, Douglas has been wait ing to greet the sun's first rays and nsk their blessing upon the land be hind his back; the land he loved no well," Stevens continues. "How well time has observed that request, O't years have answered in growing crops, banks full of money, great in stitutions of learning and beautiful churches. And then at dusk the sun stops long enough .to stoop in hom age and kiss the grave of the martyr senator, Kdward D. Baker, the early friend of Douglas." Pike, on being ordered to raise h"s hands attacked the bandit and the latter escaped after the two fought their way downstairs into the theater proper, the bandit taking a shot at the cashier In the meantime. Woman Is Shot Hy Sentry at Fort in Southern California SAN DIK;. l a!., Jan. o.- Mrs. Charle8 M. ltoekwell, was hot in the back and probably fatally wounded yesterday afternoon by Private Sler ret, sentry at Fort ltosecrana here. A two year old baby held in Mrs. It"ckweli-8 arms at the time, es caped injury. . I The bullet, which lodged in Mrs. ; Rockwell's right lung, has not been j removed, but nil operation will be : performed when she is transferred i from the fort hospital to a Son Dieso hospital this morning, i Sterret is said to have fired in an effort to halt the automobile in which : Mrs. Rockwell was riding. 1 1. wis placed ender arrest and held await j ing a court miirlinl trial, j ' Mrs. (Jenrge S. Cook, who wis driv j ing tin- ear, slowed down at the res I ervntion gate and when Sterret walk ! ed across t he road in f rout of tin j nun bine and nodded, she thought h" w as signalling f"T hT to go nhiad. , A the machine sped nw.iy Sterret called three tiliK lo the cur to stop.j he said. When the dri or failed to j obi'.v h is command lie fired. The bnl- ; Id glanced into the automobile 1 0 ' feet distance. j Commission Member May Resign Position WASHINGTON, dan. 5. Mark; W. Potter, uf New York has iudi-j cnied to President Conlidge his inten tion of rfsiKuing in the ne.ir future J from the inteixate commerce com- i iiiisMun. i Auction of War ! Supplies Legal WASHINGTON, Jan. .V -.Auction I sales of Mirplux war supplies can be, I set tis'de, the supreme court held to- j day w hen the bid is considered inade- ! quale by the government. Hollywood To' Gain New Nose Factory HOLLYWOOD, Oil.. Jan. fi.--Ilotiywood's dfinaiid fur new nose, has increased at such a pace that a new hospital specializing in plant ie Riirgi-ry will be erected here within a f'w month, tncoi-diug to plans made public t-'da v by the surgeon-promo! -or.- -who "did' Ju'k Dempsey's nose LADIES! All the beauty creams on earth cant girc you an active liven Keep your stomach sweet and your liver active. You will do repaid with sparkling eves clear, smooth, healthy HKin and a breath with tha odor of Spring. Chamberlain's Tablets will (lo it. Got 50 of theso pink tablets for 2Bcts. Take two to-night. SolJ ecerywhert liint year, whilr (lip ijnniiim lionvjr ueiKlit wjih arliii ilMlie movies. ! Ouch! Rheumaiism! ' Rub The Pain Away Stop drugging! Huh soothing, pene trating St. Jacobs Oil right into your Bore, surr nening joint, and relief come instantly. St. Jacobs Oil is a harmlesK rheuma tism liniment which never disap point oud cannot s burn the skin. (Jet a H.'t cent bottle of St. Jac obs Oil at any drug store, and in a moment you'll be free from vpain. nes. In use fnr 05 years for rheu matism, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains. i i rain Hi nmtimn r mm riniTTr-i-fiTVriT.iniikir ill firiitf-i tfiw-'--"---'--'-'-' yftnhniit.imii t i 1 I !L "F f "jri I - Jl I x i in&riw b zsisnr nnnnn sit? mmT&r WAHABI BATTLE JKODAIi, Arabia. Jan. 5. Having rejected final attempts to conclude pence, Ibn Saoud, leader of YVahnbi Reforestation to . Start in Clatsop j County This Year ASTORIA. Ore.. Jan. 5- Refor estation in Clatsop county will be Initiated this spring by the Crown Willnmette Paper company, which will Start the work "f planting young trees on its immense cut -over hold ings adjacent, to Astoria. The planting in will be largely experimental and will consist in the resetting in cut -over land of spruce Beedlings taken from the forests. ThU method of reforestation has rarely proved successful and is not being counted upon strongly by the paper company, which is basing its refores tation endeavors rather upon the large nursery which is has establish Love! Adventure! Thrills! RIN-TIN-TIN- The Wonder Dog in the Wonderful Drama it WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS I Any Seat 20 Kiddies 10c A heart warming tale of North land Adventure and Romance comedy COMING NEWS SOON CASTLE "HOME OF THE BEST" STATEMENT OF CONDITION The Fifst National Bank, of Eugene, Oregon At the Close of Business, December oi, ItllM. EKSOUKCKS .. Loans if 1,847,2.20 I'. S. Government Bonds and Certifi cates o70,!)84.8." Other Bonds and Warrants 7 1 '),&.'') Bank Building and Other Ileal Kstatc 20 1, .")(!! (.4 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 9,000.00 Cash and Sight Exchange (iS7,(i72.o3 LIABILITIES )o,ooo.oo iim,4:;2.i.) 4,7!:;.4.- Capital and Surplus I'ndivided Profits . Miscounts Collected But Xot Earned . . Circulation 100,000.00 Deposits: Individual !K!,47o7S.(;7 Government I0,(l2!l.r:! Other Banks :;i.l!l!l..i7 Total $4,041,243.37 -V 18,0 17.77 Total . . . $4,041,243.37 3 Per Cent Interest on Savings Accounts and Time Certificates 150 Men's Suits and Overcoats Damaged Liberty Tailors' Damaged By Water SALE Opens Tuesday January 6th at 9 a. m., at our New Location 695 Willamette St. OUR MISFORTUNE, YOUR GOOD LUCK, THIS MERCHAN DISE MUST BE SOLD The recent thaw and heavy rain caused a leak in the roof that fairly flooded our, store, damaging practically every suit and overcoat in our store, forcing us lo move back to our old location on Willamette street, temporarily. Thoro was no serious dnniago to the mcrchandi.se nnd it could be cleaned up and pressed and sold without anyone knowing it had been damaged but that is against the policy of this firm wo are going to take a loss nnd a heavy one, but our loss will lie your gain. It has always been our policy to carry nothing but the best of clothing. Our new spring suits will soon bo arriving, before they do every suit in our store must be cleaned out, all overcoats must go. There will bo no such thing as profit at this sale. Jl' you need clothing don't miss it, the prices will astonish vou. Liberty Tailors' Damaged By Water SALE1 150 Men's SUITS AND OVERCOATS Men's $30.00 SUITS SAL10 IMf um: 15.50 Mens $35.00 SUITS PRICE $17.50 Men's $40.00 SUITS $19.85 Men's 45.00 .SUITS PRICE $22.50 Men's $50.00 SUITS RALE PRICE- $27.50 Men's $27.50 SUITS SALE 1Q (Z(i PRICE PJLd.)U Men's $32.50 OVERCOATS PRICE $16.50 Men's $35.00 OVERCOATS SALE PI? ICE 317.50 Men's $40.00 OVERCOATS SALE PRICE Men's $18.00 RAIN COATS SALE 1 IQ QC PRICE-. ?FOt Men's $20.00 RAIN COATS SALE PRICE $11.00 Men's $25.00 RAINCOATS PRICE $13.50 Men's $30.00 v' RAINCOATS PRICE $16.50 Men's $35.00 RAIN COATS SALE ' e-iQ CA price yJLV U Men's $4.50 Dress TROUSERS SALE Q (); PRICE ?&&0 Men's $6.00 Dress TROUSERS SALE QO OCT PRICE PO.t) Liberty Tailors' Damaged By Water SALE Will Continue from day to day until every Suit is sold A Real Opportunity to Save Only about 1 50 of our suits and overcoats were damaged, but we are going to include in this sale every garment in the store and you are going to be surprised at the assortment we have for you to select from. Suits, Overcoats, Work Trousers and Dress Trousers, all will be included in this sale. Nothing will be re served we are going to maks it a clean sweep sale. Buy now and sa vet Liberty Tailors' Damaged By Water SALE 150 Suits and Overcoats Must be sold! Don't Miss It! LIB ERTY TAILO EUGENE, ORE. 695 Willamette St.