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About The Maupin times. (Maupin, Or.) 1914-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 1915)
WORLD'S DOINGS OF CURRtNT WEEK Brief Resume of General News from All tad the Earth. UNIVERSAL HAPPENINGS IN A NUTSHBX Live News Items of All Nations and Pacific Northwest Condensed for Our Busy Readers. A shortage of turkeys for Christmas la reported. A new president has been elected in the republic of Switzerland. A great increase In demands for wool is predicted when the war ends. Seattle police capture 14 Chinamen being smuggled in from Vancouver, B. C. The state banks of Washington in crease their deposits $2,600,000 over 1914. Lack of vessels to export grain has congested the Western elevators with wheat Allen employes of the city of Aber deen, Wash., will lose their jobs un less they become naturalized. The plans for the Portland postoffice are classic in design and provision for enlarging the building is made. Greece believes herself safe for the present, at least, from any incursion by the fighting forces of Europe. The body of a man missing nearly two years was found in a trunk buried In the basement of a building In Phila delphia. The Breeden building at Third and Washington streets, Portland, once used as the city hall, has been sold for $165,000. College students returning home from Seattle to Spokane for the hoi I days had fitted for them a car in which to dance. The French government is consider' Ing the extension of the moratorium on all commercial obligations for the term of the war. The German government has adopt ed resolutions providing for maximum prices for sugar and by-products, rice and vegetables, also foodstuffs for livestock. A Boston merchant speaking before the student body of Reed College, Portland, declares that a college edu cation is worth $20 per day. That is, the student should earn that much. Unless congress provides for 60 or 70 additional employes for the bureau of construction and repair of the Navy department, the designing of the ships Included in the administration's five year building program will be delayed six months or longer. The Portland Market Men's associa tion, composed of meat market pro prietors and including all the large shops in the city, is engaged in a war to a finish with the Meat Cutters un- ion. The trouble was started by a strike over a half hour's time in the morning. The United States will regard the Austro-Hungarian reply to the Amer ican note regarding the Ancona as being entirely unsatisfactory and un acceptable should the official text be identical with the unofficial version received In press dispatches from Am sterdam and London. Vienna is said to see a flaw in the American note concerning the sinking of the Ancona whereby Americans lost their lives. Republicans will hold the national convention in Chicago, June 7, one week ahead of the Democratic meeting in St. Louis. Practically the entire business sec tlon of Necedah, Wis., a town of 1100 Inhabitants, is a to ass of ruins as the result of a conflagration that had its origin in a department store and spread so rapidly that before it could be con trolled more than a score of business houses had been reduced to ashes. A report from Sofia, declares that Macedonia is free from all foes, the Bulgarian army having driven all hos tile soldiers from its borders. Government inspectors investigating the causa of the mishap to the freight steamer Minnesota, find practically nothing wrong with the boilers. A British financier declares that England will pay her debts, and also that the trade balance in favor of the United States may reach two billion dollars in 1916. Both sides of the woman suffrage Suestion was presented to the Presl ent by their respective adherents, but no promises were given. No bigger naval vessels will be built by the United States, according to the report of Secretary Daniels, who says the high-water mark has been reached In 82,000-ton ships. By the sale to Grace & Co., of New York, of 110,800 shares of stock in the Pacific Mail company, by the Southern Pacific, assurances are given that the lines will remain on the Pa eiflc Ocean. Eight persons burn to death In Chi cago rooming house. In an affidavit made by Johannes Henrykua Van Koolbergen, he accuses high officials of the German consulate at San Francisco of Instigating plots to destroy tunnels and bridges on the Canadian Pacific railroad. The adoption of the Swiss system of military training by states, and the establishment of an adequate aerial coast patrol as means of preparation for national defense were arged by Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, U. S. N., retired. TURKS IGNORANT OF WITHDRAWAL OF BRITISH FORCE FROM GALLIPOU London Operations in other sectors of the front on the Gallipoll Peninsula than those from which troops were an nounced Tuesday to have been with drawn, are to be continued, it is inti mated in an official statement Issued here. The withdrawal was effected without the knowledge of the move ment on the part of the Turks, it Is declared. The British troops at the Suvla and Anzac districts of the Gallipoll Penin sula were officially reported to have been withdrawn. "Further details of the evacuation of the Anzac and Suvia zones have been received," Bays the official state ment. "Without the Turks being aware of the movement a great army has been withdrawn from one of the areas occupied on the Gallipoll Penin sula, although in the closest contact with the enemy. By this, contraction of the front at other points of the line will be more effectively carried out. QUEEN OF BULGARIA 4 ' ',' f'v' The queen of Bulgaria, whose ability as a nurse has been manifested time snd time again sines she established In Sofia one of the finest and best equipped hospitals, has again taken actively to the work which she loves so dearly. She Is devoting her time and attention to nursing the sick or phans In the orphanage of her country, "Sir Charles Monto gives great credit for this skilfully conducted transfer of forces to the generalB commanding and the royal navy." The withdrawal of the British troops from Suvia Bay and the Anzac zone ends more successfully than most mili tary men thought possible, the most unfortunate chapter of the British arms in thiB war. Thousands of lives were sacrificed in gaining these posir tions, and thousands in holding them. The question has been constantly discussd why these generals command ing the Dardanelles expedition did not try to make a landing near the center of the peninsula in the beginning and cut off Turkish troops on the lower end. When the attempt was finally made to secure a foothold higher up on the peninsula, the Turks were fully prepared to meet it. Ferris Water Bill Will Be Rushed Through Congress Washington, D. C That the Ferris water power bill Is to be railroaded through the house of representatives is indicated by the fact that the public lands committee of that body expects to report it favorably. The committee discussed the bill at some length Tuesday and decided to give no hearings whatsoever, but it was decided to make several minor changes which will not alter the gen eral character of the measure, and if these can be perfected at once the re port will then be ordered, and it is planned to call up the bill in the house as soon as congress reconvenes next month. The bill in its present shape is not at all satisfactory to Representatives Sinnott, Oregon; Smith, Idaho, and La Follette, Washington, but Chairman Ferris let it be known he has enough Democratic votes to report the bill Chinese to Rebel. Sn Francisco Tong King Chong, president of the Chee Kung Tong, or Chinese Repuublic association, re ceived a cablegram from Shanghai, China, which stated that five Chinese provinces had declared their independ ence againat the rule of Yuan Shi Kai, The provinces concerned in the revolu tion were, according to the cablegram, Kwang Tung, Kiangsi, Yuanan, Kwei chau and Sxchuen. Mr. Tong, who has presided recently at several Chinese mass meetings, said he believed the action would be followed by many. Woman Attaches Gravel. Sacramento, Cat. The filing of an attachment on a lot in the city ceme tery owned by Harry Ditman Harms, a rancher residing near Union House, to force payment of alimony and di vorce costs proves almost anything can be attached. The attachment is posted at the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Harms, the second wife of Harms, and it encumbers all of the graves in the plot with the exception of the one oc cupied by Mrs. Mary Harms, the first wife. The amount of the alimony al leged to be due is $225. Huge Taxes in Prospect. Berlin, via London Dr. Karl Helf ferich, secretary of the Imperial treas ury, announced in the Reichstag that the next budget cannot be balanced without additional income, and that proposals for new taxation are now being drafted for submission to the Reichstag. The secretary declared that no matter how large a war in demnity was received, the war would impose a colossal burden of taxation on the Germans. MAKE NEW HISTORY October freight Increase Over Last Year $25,000,000. ROFITS NEVER SO LARGE AS NOW ack of Ocean Bottoms for Export Only Restraining Influence to Much Greater Movement. Chicago The rush of export shlp- rrients from Chicago, which has been necessitated on all but perishable goods destined for the Atlantic sea board for European consignments, has enabled the railroads of the United States to show earnings greater than ever In the history of the country. Figures show that the railways of the country are piling up increases in net operating revenue with the rapid upward leap of export trade. Settlement of the Belt Line train men's strike at the clearing yards re leased several thousand cars of East bound freight. For the month of September Ameri can railroads Bhowed gross and net earnings vastly larger than any Sep tember since the advent of the steam railroad, according to official figures. An estimate based on returns by 184 roads with a total mileage of 179,000 the total mileage of the country is 250,000 place the increase in gross earnings for October $32,000,000 in advance of the con-responding period last year. The net increase is approx imately $25,000,000. ThiB means that for every track mile of the 164 rail roads cited, on an average, the net operating revenue increase for Octo ber, 1915, is from $401 to $537. "There can be no question of the wonderful advance of American trade, both domestic and foreign," said E. Campbell, general traffic manager of the Erie lines. Of course, the most startling growth is seen In the export trade. We notified our customers of an embargo on all export shipments other than livestock and other perish able goods on December 16. Notwith standing that we made efforts to be ready for increased foreign shipments, we found the step necessary. I do not believe anyone expected the full ex tent of the development. Other roads are in the same position. The deplor able lack of ocean bottomB and the in adequacy of warehouse facilities on New York's waterfront has done most to depreciate the value of what prepar ations we have made to handle the ex port freight. Yes, railroad earnings are on the upgrade," he continued, "and they have not stopped going up. I do not believe that the major portion of the domegtic freight movement has begun to get under way. When it does and adding the export movement which we have no reason to believe will be re duced history will be made for Amer ican roads. Bullfights Under Ban. Washington, D. C. Prohibition against bull fighting in one Mexican state and sale of intoxicating liquor in another have been decreed in connec tion with General Carranza's reform programme. Copies of the decree resached the Mexican embassy here Saturday. Governor Alvarado, of Yucatan, In addition to prohibiting liquor sales, declared effective throughout the state the agrarian reforms outlined in the Carranza platform. In Jalisco Governor Berlinga's re forms include besides abolition of bull fighting obligatory Sunday rest for la borers, reduction of hours of labor, a minimum wage, regulation of the li quor traffic and prohibition of gam bling. Llmburger Cheese Hsalthy. Monroe, Wis. Physicians of Green county, which had the lowest death rate in the state last summer, at tribute the healthy condition of the community to the eating of limburger cheese. Last year 3,041,435 pounds of this cheese was produced in the county, and as a staple of food it largely dis placed meat. The quarterly report of the state board of health, just issued, gave Green county a death rate of 7.2 per 1000, compared with 9.2 for the state at large. 2,000,000 Join in Seven Weeks. London It seems to be generally taken for granted that during the seven weeks when the recruiting plan of the Earl of Derby was in operation an aggregate of 2,000,000 men en listed, of whom more than 250,000 made direct enlistment for Immediate service. Premier Asquith recently received a deputation of Liberal and Labor mem bers of the house, opposed to conscrip tion, and the question of how to deal with single men who have not enlisted was discussed at length. Five Schoolboys Killed. Berthold, N. D. Five schoolboys and a man were killed and another boy probably mortally Injured when Great Northern passenger train struck a bus loaded with school children at a crossing during a fog Friday. John Ahearn, driver, was killed. The boys, all under 16, were beiig taken from school to their homes. Leonard and Earle Miller, Severt and Anton Hagen and Harry Arnold were killed, and the latter s brother is expected to die. Cholera Fatal to 100,000. Wahington, D. C. Because native Filpino health officers failed to cope with an epidemic of cholera In the is lands within the last year, there were 10,000 deaths, Captain R. C. Helebow- er, of the army medical corps, told the senate Philippines committee, , NEWS ITEMS Of General Interest About Oregon ield Crop and Seed Growers' Conference to Be Held Corvallis One of the most impor tant meetings during Farmers' Week, January 8 to 8, 1916, will be that of the Oregon Field Crop and Seed Grow ers' association. This association was organized last year. Its object, on the one hand, is to bring together all of those growers in the state who are producing seed crops, such as clover seed, vetch seed, alfalfa seed, potato seed, corn, grains, etc., and, on the other hand, to effect a general organ ization of those farmers particularly interested in field crop production and allied subjects. The specialized agri cultural pursuits, such as that of the fruit grower, the dairyman, or the live stock breeder, all have their state or ganizations. As a matter of fact, or ganization of these, because of the limited number of men concerned and the highly specialized interests in volved, is a natural procedure. The great mass of farmers of the state, however, are not specializing in live stock production or dairying or fruit growing but are devoted chiefly to the production of field crops. The chief agricultural wealth of the state is produced by these crop grow ers. It is highly important that they should have an organization which will bring them together and promote their interests. It is hoped the Field Crop and Seed Growers' association will become one of the largest and strongest associa tions in the state as the years advance. All farmers interested should drop a line to the secretary of the associa tion at Corvallis and secure informa tion regarding it. The meetings of the association will occur on Wednes day and Thursday (January 5 and 6) during Farmers' Week, Thursday be ing devoted especially to the Interests of the Potato growers. Prominent seed and crop breeders and growers and seed buyerB and dealers from Ore gon, Washington and California are on the program for these meetings. Thousands of Girls Are Taking Domestic Science and Art Salem "It is impossible to tell what lines of work our school boys will pursue when they grow up; but it is pretty safe to predict that most of the girls will become housekeepers," said Superintendent of Public Instruction J. A. Churchill, of Oregon, in speaking of the vocational courses offered in the high schools. Mr. Churchill con tinued saying that 7194 girls are now learning cooking and sewing in the public schools of the state. Of this number, 8840 are in the high schools and 3345 are in the grades. If one may judge by the number of students enrolled in the two courses, cooking is not quite so popular as sewing, there being 8214 girls taking Domestic Science, and 3980 taking Domestic Art. The total value of the equip ment for teaching the former course, consisting of stoves, cooking utenBils, dishes, etc., amounts to $24,916, while the equipment for the latter, including sewing machines, tables, etc., amounts to $14,950. Nealry all of the teachers employed in these courses are gradu ates of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege. Mr. Churchill states that Do mestic Science is being offered in 69 standard high schools, and Domestic Art in 73. Siuslaw Valley Gets Big Shingle Mill Eugene A shingle mill on the Sius law river to employ 20 men at full ca pacity has been announced by L. C. Reynolds, formerly of Coos Bay. Con struction on the plant will be com menced as soon as a location can be selected and two are under considera tion, one on an old mill site a mile west of Florence and the other at Cushman, the most western point on the new railroad. Mr. Reynolds has a body of timber on the Siuslaw, it is said, which will be handled. His machinery is now located on Coos Bay. The plant will cost approximately $10,000. His loca tion will allow him to ship both by water and rail. A delegation of Siuslaw business men is expected in Eugene at the an nual taxpayers' meeting to lobby for the construction of more than $17,000 worth of road on the Siuslaw river. Lrquor Patrons Stock Up. Marshfield As January 1 approaches the determination of Marshfield liquor dealers to rid themselves of stock is noticeable In countless advertsements appearing in the local newspapers. One firm is running half-page advertise ments. Another firm, the National Bottlng Works, reports heavy business in "futures," in barrels of bottled beer and general sales in bonded goods. Dis trict Attorney Lilieqvist has announced be will be looking about January 1 for infractions of the liquor law and ex pects to prosecute vigorously. Wool Growers Disperse. Baker Voicing their appreciation of the educational work done here in the sheepmen's meetings, Baker and Grant county growera tendered a vote of thanks at the final meeting batur- day to W. T. Ritch, sheep expert and lecturer, and to Oran M. Nelson and W. E. Reynolds, representing Oregon Agricultural College, under the aus pices of which institution the meetings have been held. In his address Mr. Ritch spoke highly of co-operation in wool selling, but advised a thorough Investigation of the field. Robins Visit Hood River, Hood River Hundreds of Alaskan robins are now making their winter home in the Hood River valley. The birds, while similar to the robin that nests here in the summer and seeks a warmer clime further south at the close of fall, are duller in color. Orchardists welcome these winter guests, for the birds clean up any fruit left In the orchards to harbor possible disease peats. The robins also feed on Insects and seeds of troublesome weeds. GERMANS REGISTERING PEOPLE OF RUSSIAN POLAND npr i There seems to be little doubt are now registering all the inhabitants of the conquered districts In Poland. They also photograph them. Some 250 photographers are engaged In this gigantic task. . The picture shows a number of Polish Jews, all tagged with num bers, being photographed. NAMED This English Blue Cross hospital named the Edith Cavell hospital. AUSTRIAN General view of a large field hospital erected by the Austrlans In a Russian forest The wounded receive treat ment here until they can be transported to the base hospitals In tho Interior. FRENCH One of the devices used by the the trenches. CONDENSED FACTS Canada last year Imported dolls and toys valued at $657,263. A writer in the Scientific American reports having observed an electric spark at the end of a wblp when It gave out a particularly loud snap and suggests that the snap was not made by the lash at all, but that It was the result of the instant concussion of the air, the electric Bpark being produced by the friction of the currents of air, the same as in a thunderstorm. that the Germans Intend to settle down FOR EXECUTED BRITISH at Moret les Sablons, France, where FIELD HOSPITAL IN BOMB-THROWING DEVICE "v- I-rZ.' - Vm ... French army for throwing bombs from Large quantities of furs have, It is reported, recently been received In this country from Lelpslc, Germany. Owing to the exigencies of the great fur houses of Lelpsic, these furs are cheaper now than before the war. They were sent. It is said, by parcel post labeled "Collect," in this way es caping the attention of the British postal authorities. Before painting his celebrated "Snowstorm" Turner had himself lashed for four hours to the mast of a steamer In a tempest permanently In Russian Poland. They NURSE wounded horses are cared for, has been RUSSIA DENYS COCHIN Denys Cochin Is the French cabinet minister who went to Greece to per suade that nation to maintain an atti tde of friendly neutrality toward the allies. Go to Speak. Little Ruth had not been feeling well for a few days, so her mother called In the doctor. He prescribed castor oil. "Oh, mamma," cried Ruth, "that's my favorite hate." Why Mothers Have Gray Hair. "Mamma," said little Robert "how old will I be my next blrthdayf" "Six years old," was the reply. "But bud pose I should die," continued the small investigator, "would I keep right on having birthdays like George Wash IgtonT" Medical Opinion. Some authors think they are creat ing atmosphere when It is only hot air. Likewise some people mistake temperature for temperamentThe Medical Pickwick.