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About The Eugene guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1924-1930 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1925)
Friday Even THE EUGENE GUAKD Pago Two ,n. Mar $1,000,000 Blaze r-njr In dinner lo a n'rlci nf questions to tin cour.ty cnrl hj tlis lijislntiri commlllM f (lie I-nne C'ounlr Ksr-un-TJ'' L'uion linri tbe I'omrma (Iranjto the following report, containing (lie queries aol the answers, haa been prepared by the ronrt. 1. J)o tlie records aiiow that the. l.aue rotinty debt was tnerenscil or diminished under the munnfement of the preceding- county court V '2. Io the records o( Lane Indl cmo that the county debt ia Increas ing or diiainishinf under the manage ment of the present county court ? Ana. 1 end 2 Kteadlly decreased for the Inst four year. !. Is the fij.lHNI thnt TO placed in tho 1U-J budget for timber cruise, in l.nne county, still in tho county treasury? Ans. No. i. If not, for what purpose was it used? Am. To rellro warrants. 6. Was it lawful to use this luoney for any other purpoxe until the tim ber cruise made by Mr, Nenso was legally settled? Aus. Yes, II. Ia it not fact that less than ono year ago the members of the present county court declared them selves strongly in favor of coutlnuiuf the limber cruise in I.ane couuiy? Ans. Yes. 7, Wero you sincers In making ' such statemenfa or were they merely used us campaign buncombe? Ana. Wero sincere. H. If you were sincere In placing great stress on such statements, why, at tho taxpayers meeting, did you not make the cruise sure by Including in the liO budget a sufficient amount to cover the cruise for the ensuing ycBr? Aus. Presumed at that time wo were proceeding correctly. U. Hid you not know when you added tho one-half mill lo I lie budget that such mi act nil unlawful and wiuld bo rejected? I Ans. No, wo were In doubt as to wlist came under sis per cent limita tion. 10. Is your Interest really with tho common taxpayer or with the largo timber holder? Aus. ilavo no lntcicit except fair ness to all tnxpnyera. 11. How many louring and other passenger cars docs Lnriu county own t tho present time? Aits. l-'lve. lt. How msny automobiles, not owned or hired by the county, does I.ane county supply with gas, oil ami ' tires? Ans. None. 13. How many touring and other . passenger cars lias I.ano county bought since Julie 1, ltlL')? Aus. lloilght nntl exchanged four. 14. What waa the total urico paid for suck csrs? , Ans, Two liquor cars paid about in exchange. . li. Is it not a fact that touring cars owned and supplied by Idine couuty are frequently used for pleas ure trips and other private purposes? Ans, Not supposed lo be. , III. Was it tho Intention nf the county court, at tho time I ho Hi-5 budget was made, lo continue the ser vices of the brldgo Inspector nnd the rosd masters 7 Ans. Intention to have brldgo and road foreman. . 17. If so, why was there not some provision made for their salary iu the budget? IN. From what funds do they re- celvo their pay? Ans, 17 and 18 nrldge foreman paid from bridge funds. 10, lo you employ two road mas ters when there la not sufficient work . lo keep one busy? , Aus. No. ft 1 (yJsvh fj m It f 1&JI ' 4 vl.'-iTnriS-wsiliifc,.;lii7t'l 1 . ft Of Solicitors Find Campaign Popular A Inrso proportion of I time emm I.v'h ipiola of $;tiU0 to.vanli lha ni port of th HnlvnUou Army hero liiH flirt n(y hriMi rntHril, nmrdlntf to Ion no Itup, nt.Julnut. ltolcKntinni of lorn I lniihif8 niru, from the vario.m mTvirn rluoM itnd othtr civic orgsn jitHlloim Irnvo tircu nt-oininn inn the mtlicitori on ibir vIhHn nroiiml town, nml flnt refinl to fniitiituito imvo been THtt, tlii. cotmnlttpcn report. Iocti. dtiirne who wlnh (a innkt? Ilirlr donations lirrrt to lifmlqunr tfin, end not wait for the nrrlval of the ol,cltor may maVe thfir ,)iMk pay ah If to B, It, Uruudnirp, car of the Hank of ('ommrci, aaja Mr, Hop. ('plain O. P. Htrii-ktaml of Tort land ii cauipalju ecretar, Several firemen Wore Injured and property damage of $1,000,000 waa untalned whon the olty hall at Blr- m inn ham, Ala., waa destroyed by fire. Tho public library, homed on the top floor, waa a complete Ion, Rev. L. Lauerman Leaves for Home Slav. L. Lauerman, of Portland, Hpcnt spvcrnl daja in this city ro tiirninj to his lionto tho curly part of the wcrk. Kntlmr Lauerman hnd rhnrgo of thn Kugcnc Catholic pnriab in tho nhienca of iMiiher O'llnra lait Huntlny, Kathcr Jouprman waa highly iiiiprraat'il will, lb growing city of Kugrue, During hit visit in Eugene ho nrrompanifMl Fathor 1), Ctirlcy of thin city and ltav. K, .Mnrnane of Mon roe on n motor trip over tho McKfin ale highway. The atonic beauty of tliin drive g rrnily plciiHrd the t'ort Im.d v hit or n ml ho Rpoko highly of hla phnauut -trip with hii two friemla. Thla itt Knlhcr Lniiprmnn'a first visit to thla cuy. Board of Regents To Meet Tomorrow MiMiiherii of tliu hoard of rrgt'nta of tho I . ni voril' of Oregon ore hero to day iniil n meeting will ha hold tomor row forenoon at th nPlvpraily. A re port by inpniberi of the board today wan that llinro wtm noihing of iiu purtntM'o no fur Hated to Com before (ho rogitita for art ion. It la expected that the entire Ixmrd Mill be present for tbe Minion. This will probable be I lie bint meeting of the regent until tho end of the nrhool year In Juno when the final aeiti.on of tbe term will be held. Butter Charge is Dismissed in Court Chnrgra of aelling abort weight but ter agatnnt HI hut O, Toat were tlu mlaned In Jimtire court today. H was Kn id thttt in Ut pounda there was a hortugit of only teven ouucea and the court ease was dropped, Ueporln thttt tbe dairyman waa charged with Bell ing adulterated butter wero Inaecti rate, t'ljde N, .lobnaton, local attor ney, appeared fr the plaintiff In ttie on ftp. School children of Kugene, and Eu gene htgb aehool itudenta will obnerve National Mtmtc week next week with appropriate program, announces Mi- jeooa Jlaraters, uperviaor of music In school. Parents, member of the acboul board and others iotereated are In vited to the per-jal music programs to be held in each canroom of every school of the city next Tuesday aft ernoon, any Mis .Varst'rs. 'lltee programs will coosist of the singing of the best known songa on which the pupils have been working this term. The hour at which tbe programs will take place will vary at tbe tou cher's discretion, but parents will b: informed through their children. The purpose of the special program) lo acquaint both parents and chil dren with the fact that National Music week is being celebrated for the purpoHe of bringing about a bightr appreciation of music in the United SllilCK. L'ugene high school will hold itt rogrum next Thursday morning from 10:l,"i o'clock to 31 o'clock. Dr. Jo-mi LiindnNury, dean of tbe University of Oregon school of mimic, will be the principal apeouer at the assembly, and u program of vocal and instru mental music will be presented. The annual concert of the combined ho.va' and girls' glee clubs of Eugene high school will be on Friday, eve ning at 8 o'clock, Miss Ma raters an nounces. Both organisations will be presented in musical numbers to gether, and separately. Selections by the boys' and girls' quartets will also be given, tbe girl's quarter being the: same that won the state prize at thi music contest recently in Fore.tt CI rove. for round table discussion and inter change of ideas. Such conferences will be held by the American home department, Mrs. Jessie McComb, chairman and the preas and publicity department, Miss Veil Winner, chairman. Tbe reception on tbe opening night witii addresses of welcome responses, music, and a social time is the one big nocial event of the convention. Tbe hostess club is also planning a beach supper for tbe delegatea which is expected to be a very happy affair. Delegates namea should be sent at once to the housing chairman, Mrs. ; C. F. McKnight, Marshfield, Oregon,! and the chairman of credentials, Mrs. Rhode B. Hayes, Castle Rose Apart ments, cornpr Zith street and Bandy boulevard, Portland, Oregon. Petitions out on Two Referendums Petitions were circulated In Eugene today for the referendum election on the proposed diversion of 10 per, cent of the fees, licensee, including the money received from the sale of bunt ing and fishing licenses, into the gen eral fund of the state, and the pro posed taxation on cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos and other smokers' supplies. , The petitions were signed this morning by a number of members of the Lane County Sportsmen's asso ciation, in protest to the use of game I cene money for other purposes than the ptypagation anil protection of Oregon wild life. Itemoval of Ben Dorris from the game commission added fuel to tbe fire in local sports men's camps, and the association has promised the "petition shavers" full cooperation in tbe matter of getting names for the referendum on diver- sion of game money, it is announced by officers of the association. Analysis of the gss from the well of the Guaranty Oil company at City Outlook has been made by the de partment of chemistry of the Univer sity nf uregon under tbe direction of Professor I'. L. Shinn of the chemi cal department facility. ' The following statement conrng from Professor Shinn was given out today hy 1-r. Oavd Eugene Olson, of the Guaranty Oil company: "The results of the examination of the gas do not justify us in making any statement one way or the other hs regards the probability or .improb ability of striking oil in this well. Tbe analysis does not prove that oil may not he found by further drilling." Or. olon in comment1-- tu the analysis of the ga r.': "Personally I w rih ii under; ji,u that I will in tbe near future produce names and loca tion of large producing wells, even gushers, which were brought in imme diately under the very kind of gas now flowing in the E. B. U. Well .No. 1 at City Outlook at Eugene." Dr. Olson also today showed an af fidavit of Carloe Beeves, driller at the well here, which states that in his 1T years' experience in the oil industry be has positive personal knowledge of hundreds of wells brought in as large prooucej-a, evnu lununii, ..-.. ..-,!. under such gas as is now flowing at the well here. The driller stottt in the affidavit that he was superintend ent of tbe Melital Oil company in the Midway feld of Kern county. Cal., and that Well 23 of that company sub itantiates tbe statements concerning the Eugene showing. Von Hindenburg Accepts Office BERLIN, April 30. OP) Field Marshal Von Ilindcnburg today for mally accepted bis election to the German presidency. The three affiliated clubs of Eu gene and club women throughout th4 state are anticipating with great in terest thn annual convention of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs which Is to be held in Ma rnh field, June 1, 2, 3, and 4. The Fortnightly club, the Mon day Book club, and the Women's leag ue of the University of Oregon are thn three groups In Eugene affiliated w ith the state .organisation. Neither of the three Eugene clubs haa as yet selected Its delegates or made more definite plans for the convention. Mrs. Louis E. Bean of Eugene Is second vice-president of the stnte group, and would be n delegate to the convention by virtue of her office as would Mrs, Edwin L, Knapp, newly elected president of tho Monday Book club, Mra. E. F. Carleton, president of Fortnightly club, nnd Miss Anna IrWitt, president of the university women's league. Preliminary plans for an inspiring, Informing and entertaining seardnn are being worked out by tho presi dent, Mrs. Hnidie Orr-DtinhnM tho chairman of the program committee, Mrs, F. M. Oroshnng of Portland and Mra, A. Y, Myers of Marshfield, presi dent of tho hostess club, the Murah fleld Woman's Civic club. The keynotes of the convention will bo the American Home nnd Law En forcement, the now notes In tho Gen eral Federation of Women'a clubs which are being sounded by Mrs, John l. Sherman. In an effort to make the convention of more Actual asslstanco to the Indi vidual club woman some of the de partments am planning luncheon con ferences which will give opportunity TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR RALK-A chairs, man's bicycle, wood heating stoves, oil stove oven. J4.1l) Penrl street. m'J FOR BENT Apartment. 8 rooms and bath, nicely furnished, near high school. (;iu Including garage. Phone 47U-V. n2 Increase Shown by Receipts in April Receipts for tbe month of April at the office of R. R. Bryson, . couuty clerk, show quite an increase over April of last year .according to a re port compiled today. The total re ceipts for April are $1717.50 com pared to $1077.U3 for April of 10"JI. This Is the highest total for the year so far nt the clerk's office. January the reeelpla were $ ir.09.fi.-; Februnry, $V2-22.Wi; March, $ia72.4. Tho re ceipts aro segregated as follows; Cir cuit court, $-.08.50; probate court, $IS; recording, $07y.0o; marriage licenses, If 03; miscellaneous receipt,, JiGll.O.'i. Insurance Company Formed in Eugene Incorporation of the Lcc-Wethcr-hee-Newell Investment com puny of this city has been completed with ti capitalization of $.r000. The firm will deal In real estuto and Investments. The Incorporators aro E. U. Leo. who recently sold out his Interests In tho Title Abstract company, F. B. Wetli orbee, local inorchaut, and W. K. Newell, superintendent nf propertlen and grounds of tho University of Oregon. Varsity Underwear We show a large selection of Ath letic Union Suits in Fruit of the Loom, silk stripe and other good fabrics. Jerseys and running pants . too. Every price we qirotc is more in your favor than the quality should command. A visit is convincing. STORE -MEN 713 WILLAMETTE 'KNOWN FOR GOOD CLOTHES' .if, A vj I Ai WANTED Continuous 1 to 11 n P in. And how fir laughed and roar nignt. BUST MA ER SEVEN HANCES Other Good Filum, Tm, Regular Prices, t00 SATURDAY 10 30 A. M. ( Children's Matinee ' Under Auspices of A. A. U. W. JACKIE COOGAN in "Long Live The King" A big marvelous picture, with the popular Jackie that every child will love. 1 Children, 10c Adults, 20c Foil HENT B-rnom bunrslow. Full )ssfiitent; funinrs; frsrngf. $tO n month. Tslr phone 4(1. , xni Children Cruist INVITATION Drink Folger'i Golden Gtie Coffee tomorrow rooming.Thenext morn ing diitilc trie colTce you hve been using. The thiid morning drink Fol jex'i tgtin. A morning ot two and you'll decidedly fsvor r one brand or the other, j the best coffee wint. j THAT'S TheFdlger CbJffeeTBst fair isn't it? Giving Sweaters Away Every Purchase of a Spring Coat af $14.75 $19.75 $24.75 $34.75 Entitles the buyer tq a silk or wool sweater, FREE. VALUES OF $2.95 TO $15.00 Sale Starts Saturday ' 'at 9:00 A.M. not only save von $7.00 to $12.00 on a spring coat purchase, but you also get your choice of 40 stylish sweaters for vacation use.- ABSOLUTELY FREE COME HtiSiiilf TUESDAY 1 j it America's Greatest il ' -v II l:- Fletcher', tW .11 ' nf; riynins, csic- : t MAIL ORDERS NOW BOX OFFICE SEAT SALE SATURDAY, 10 A. M. Prlrss, lower floor 3.50. balconv. flrsr 3 rows JS.Od. neit : $2.60, next 3 $2.00, Inst 4 $1.60 plus lO'.t tux. Mnko check' and money orders to Heilis Theatre, enrloso elt-addrel envelope for return of tickels. MOTHl'l Castoria is a pleasant, harm less Substitute for Castor Oil, raregoric, Teething Drops Soolhi cialty prepared for Infnnts in arms and Giildren all age. To avoid imitations, always look (or the signature of. Proven ilirwtiorn en rick package, rhyiicionl tverywhete recommend it. Old Time Dance THURSTON, SATURDAY EVENING MAY 2, 1925 , Music by GILBERT'S S PIECE ORCHESTRA KYKKYtlOPY WELCOMR Saturday Specials! Here are some real bargains for your money and every one is quality goods and guaranteed. Sinelo Burner 9x9 Portable Hot Plates : $4.50 lvmhln Humor 5)vlS Portable iiot nates .ou Three Burner 9x27 i Portable Hot Plates $13.00 All aro equipped with 6-ineh poreelava heating element and snap switch for each element. These Hot Plates are just right for ordinary use and do not require special wiring. (renuine Edison 6-lb. Elect rio Irons $4.75 Koom Heaters $3.89 Luncheonette Table Grill - $7.00 Big Savings on Radio Supplies Hotoetor and Amplifier A flatteries, SO Amp. nr., ease, t.xule $.mtX) Loud Speaker Standard Tubes B Batterie Amplifier 5.70 $3.25 rubber ... $14.00 $28.50 $9.75 4." volt A and B Bntterv Chargers $17.95 $10.00 Loud Speaker OTHER VALUES IX ACCORDANCE Mack Bros. Electric & Specialty Company NOTICE The new owners of the Eugene Hardware fab-a nnonnn,;A T ii 1 1 L nir 1 it will be necessary that the store be closed Tmilnn Tiff in. i - . nJ en unuay, maj isi ana eaturaay, may isu that an inventory of the stock can be taken. Eugene Hardware Co. TifrM U4 ntan Votui VtuaimH ROUND TRIP FARES St. Paul $76.85 St. Louis $$M Chicago $90.85 . ..mi New YorK w-i OthV Pnlnta tm 1rtertlS" Sle My 22 lo Spt. 15; Bctorti Limit Oct 8 Yot n choicb or Two of America's Finest Tram' North Cosi Limited ii S. P. S, X. P. c J ? Orimui Llmit-d is.P.&8,G..N-C-B- F. KNOWLTON F. 3. 9tiM T . . - . Dhanc 1 I OREGON ELECTRIC 80 W. 7th Elks Bid. J USE THE GUARD WANT AD ffflJMik
