Monday 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.
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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.