Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, January 25, 1916, DAILY EDITION, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPACK TWO DAILY ROGUE RIVER COURIER TrKMh.iv, jntary an, torn. Dally Rogue River Courier. Aa Independent Republican Newa Paper. United Press Leased Wire Teler-apli Service A. B. T00RBIX8, Pob. aad Pro. WILFORD ALLEN, Editor Entered at the Grants Pas. Ore Coat Poatoffloa aa second-class mall attar. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Oaa Tear 15.10 tlx Months 1. 01 Tkrae Months 1.51 One Month 10 Payable ta Advance. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1016. OREGON WEATHER ' f Tonight and Wednesday rain 4 4 or enow; southerly winds. ANOTHER ANGLE OF THE LAND GRANT. In the Labor Leader, a San Diego, California, publication, John T. Flynn, who was formerly Interested In matters In this district, and who was a visitor In Grants Pass and will be remembered by many of our people, offers a new solution for the O. ft C. land grant problem. Mr. Flynn is vice-president of the Econ omic Society of America and presents his solution as such officer. The fol lowing is Mr. Flynn's statement of his ides: . . "As one means of dealing with the Question of unemployment, and at the same time providing a system of segregation, through which the worthy may be separated from the unworthy, the Economic Society of America has prepared a bill which is to be presented at this ses sion of congress providing for the appropriation of $10,000,000 for the purchase, on national account, of the forfeited lands of the Oregon & California Railroad company in ac cordance with the decree of the United States supreme court. "The forfeited lands, amounting to 2,300,000 acres the unsold portion of an original grant of 4,000,000 acres extending through a series of valleys from the California boundary to Portland, Ore., a distance of 350 miles. These valleys, comprising the Rogue River, Umpo.ua, and Willam ette, run parallel with the Pacific ocean, about 100 miles dlBtant, with convenient seaports at Crescent City, Coos Bay and other ports affording short rail hauls and cheap ocean transportation two things necessary to profitable production. The terri tory Involved abounds in coal, gold, copper, timber and marble, with more than a million acres of land capable of producing anything grown in the temperate zone thus making possible a dense, rather than a scat tered population. "Under the decision of the United States supreme court, the Oregon & California railroad has an equity of $2.50 per acre in this land, and no more. This sum the railroad refuses to accept in accordance with either the original grant of 1867 or the re cent supreme court decision, thus leaving this great country a waste, as it has been for forty years under rail road domination. "Under the bill proposed by the Economic Society of America the government is to tender to the rail road the amount due under the su preme court decree, $5,750,000, take possession of the property in the name of the United States, end then provide through congress for its sub sequent sale and settlement, at fig ures not to exceed the purchase price, and such development as the govern ment might see fit to make before sale. This development or improve ment would not only furnish employ ment to those In need of employ ment, but by so doing would give them the means of acquiring a self sustaining home. By the completion of the railroad now under way to tho coast and the construction of a breakwater at Crescent City, which has been recommended by the army engineers, 40,000 square miles of the most' varied and richest territory in the United States can be made avail able for settlement, and afford homes for a million people. The cost ot that would be the simple use of $10, 000,000 and the government power that goes with the measure In the form of a revolving land fund. Out of the $10,000,000 provided for the purchase ot the 2,300,000 acres, $4, 250,000 would be available for de velopment and the purchase ot lands In other parts ot the country for sim ilar settlement work." STEEL OfflOEHD STIRS WALL STREET WEDNESDAY SPECIAL At KINNEY HRUAX GROCERY 50c Can Royal Baking Powder 40c iPORTLANDJARKETS New York, Jan. 25. Wall street expected one of the most feverish sessions In the history of the ex change today, as brokers and the public speculated on what action the United States Steel corporation dir ectors will take about a dividend on common stock. Books were made with thousands ot dollars of bets thereon over this action. Experts declared that the corporation session would be of the utmost financial, commercial, industrial and political significance, and they anticipated that the decision would be announced after the close ot the exchange. A financial man in close touch with the situation, outlined the status and significance ot the matter as follows: It Is common knowledge that there is a sharp division In the direc torate over the advtsaMlity ot de claring a dividend on steel common. It is believed that Morgan and Frick are strongly In favor ot it, while Gary may oppose it There is $508,000,000 worth ot common stock. Normally this pays 1 per cent quarterly, but every-; body knows that war orders other contracts have business until the common stock Is earning 25 per cent annually. Yet the last quarterly dividend was not declared. "And it is common knowledge that this was withheld not because the stock is not earning enough, but for another reason. There is one fac tion ot the directorate strongly op posed to President Wilson. Another faction feels that the corporation has prospered legitimately under him, is disposed to let well enough alone, and is averse to playing politics. The 'safe and sane' faction favors pro ceeding strictly on a business basis and on relying on the intelligence ot the public to appreciate what pros perity is normal and what can be at tributed to the war. GERMAN BOMBARD DUNKIRK London, Jan. 25. Following out their new campaign of aerial activity two German birdmen at 6 a. m. to day bombarded Dunkirk, France, it was officially announced. Later British airman shot down a German aviator at Nieuport Official announcement was made last night ot a German raid yesterday afternoon against Dover, England. British anti-aircraft guns, however, drove off the Invader. The Dunkirk raid made the fourth attack on channel ports within two days, while behind the French lines the Teutons were especially active. Two Sunday expeditions were assayed against Kent county towns and an attempted attack was made on Dover yesterday afternoon. The type of machine used was not given officially, but London believes ad that the new Fokkers. equipped to carry heavy cargoes ot bombs, plan systematic raids to terrorize civilians. Since the removal of British head quarters from Dunkirk, that city has ibeen practically immune from at tacks. While the Teutons were busy with their fresh aerial endeavors, the French In force attacked Ghevgell, Serbia, near the Grecian border, kill ing and wounding over 100 persons. WAR T IS The Dover raid followed announce ment by the Berlin war office of a Sunday attack against Dover and Hougham. ARMOR PLATE COST TO REMAIN SECRET NOT MR L Washington, Jan. 25. America is in more danger of war with England than with Germany, declared Minor ity Leader Mann today In announc ing he will support plans for increas ing this nation's military prepared ness. He urged creation immediately of a standing army of from 250,000 to 500,000, ample coast fortifications and a navy "able to defend us on the seas." A crowded house heard the repub lican leader's remarks, and greeted them with a burst of applause. He urged non-partisan consideration of preparedness and support for the ad ministration in its efforts to improve defense conditions. "It is well known that I have never Washington, Jan. 25. Armor plate manufacturers today refused to tell the senate naval committee the cost of their products. As a result the hearing by which those In favor of private plate manufacture hoped to postpone a favorable report on a government armor plant bill was practically ended, and the bill will be reported favorably. When Senator Polndexter queried the plate men as to the cost, they replied that this was a trade secret, which It was unfair for the govern ment to eeek, since the latter Is con templating entering the business. "Well, this ends the hearing, as far as I am concerned," retorted Poln dexter. "These gentlemen have been given an opportunity to state their case, and have declined." The plate men agreed at Polndex ter's suggestion to give the figures secretly to the committee, but Sena tor Clapp declared that he would not receive any information as a public FRANCE ANXIOUS FOR GERMAN BLOCKAD E Portland, Jan. 86 Market quota tions today were: Wheat Club, 1.07 If 1.13; blue stem, Midi' 1.1$. Oata No. 1 white feed. 37tf 28.50. Barley-Feed. SMStfSl. Hogs Host live, 7.40. Prime steers. 7.25 tf 7.60; fancy cows, 6 6.25; bent calves, 70 8. Spring lambs. af 8.25. Butter City creamery, 31; coun try. 15(f29. Eggs Selected local extra. 35. Hens. 14015; broilers, IU?15; gceec, 10011. workmen on xkw u. k. submarine ktiukk London, Jan. 25. France has urged England to declare an Imme diate blockade of Germany, without aiting for further protests from the United States or other neutrals, It is reported. This action, coming on the eve of parliament discussion of the block ade subject, strengthened the posi tion of Lord Beresford and other ad vocates of a strict, actual blockade i1""1' of the Seattle, Jan. 25. Claiming that Seattle Construction & Dry Dock company, which bus a contract for the building of three submarine. has broken the agreement by which a fixed schedule of wages was arranged a month ago, 300 of the employes of the company are out on strike today for the second time la two months. The trouble, according to tho men on strike, was precipitated by J. V. Paterson, president of the company, who discharged one of the men for refusing to work for less than the agreed rate, Paterson alio Insisted on piece work In repairs, which. It Is claimed. Is In direct violation of the workmen signed Bl December 13 last. of the Teutons to replace the present technical blockade under the order-ln-councll. Advocates predicted today that a strong sentiment in the house of com mons in favor ot their proposal will force the government to act Imme diately. ' They declared that the blockade should be put Into effect simultaneously with conscription to prove to Germany that England is In deadly earnest In her determination to overwhelm the Teutons at any , roiWMSn H s ANOTHER MANY ORl-dON WOMEN SAY THE SAME Portland, Oregon.- My dnBI.tr' health was very poor afler hr first baby came. Finally ah took three bottles of Dr. Pierce's Favorite lre acrlptlon ml her health wm irmly Improved. Wio has three children, lias always depended on this wonder ful medicine to help her Uirough. Mas. ISAtiKt, llKkTRisu, W Texas 81, Portlam!, Oregon. umu.uregon. I used Doctor M Pierce's Favoril .!' L rreeonpuon oe itore uiy babr came and I believe 2 it saved my Ufa, as I was In very Wiunf IuaiUi." O. II. IW tan, Lent. Ore- if'll iron. Kort Dr. Pierre receives, dally, many letters like tho above from all over Uia world. Tho mighty restorative power of Dr. Pierce's ravorlhi Prescription speedily can all womanly troubles to die appear compels the organs to prop erly perform their natural functions, corrects displacements, overcomes Irregularities, removes rain and nibtrry at certain times and brings back health and strength to nervous, Irrita ble and xhautd women. What Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre scription has dona for thousands it will do for you. M It this very day from any medlolno dealer, la either liquid or tablut form. Doctor Plcrrx's Pellet are nneqoaloA as a Mvur Pill SmallfU mit a iike. On Nnu, fMwiirvnileJ i'rlltt a 1m. Cum Hick llnadtebe, lllllotts Ualchv Dtulnms, Constipation. Indh gusUon, lllllotts Attacks, and all do. ranirmnouu o the Liver, titooach tad Bowels, FRENCH TtAflK IjOADEO WITH. WHEAT IS IN TROURLK VI MA UtllHi.lTION , PUOJMT Ml'dl DAMAGED Astoria. Jan. 25. The French bark Bayard, loaded with 1180.000 -Yuma. Arl., Jan. 3a.8riout worth of wheat for Europe, is In dls- 'damage to the Yuma Irrigation pro trees 45 miles south of the Columbia ! j,ct ami canal reported today as river, the tanker Drske reported by 'the flood waters receded. Handlers wireless at noon. jwho depend on the project for the " " safety of their home are greatly i agitated, deilte ttu aximrances ot cost. The conscription bill passed the i commons finally last night with only FILL OK THE IJKAI TII I I. Portland, Jsn. 25. A two-inch 36 votes in opposition and went to, blanket of snow covered the ground the lords for the first reading. today, Jtmt after Portland people had Reports that Sweden has appointed finished congratulating themselves on a committee on defense, though om-, the complete relation of tho recent inously interpreted in some quarters cold weather. ,The cold wave and in England, lent encouragement to enow wcro general throughout the tho lower portions of Yuma destroy the pro-blockade faction. They will northwest, but not severe. The led. iiim h minor damage don, and government officials today that all damage will lie repaired before the water I needed for Irrlsatlon. Falling waters were reported today from all point affected by the deluge. Mark of the flood, however, were visible, everywhere. The town of Wlnklemun was partially wrecked. argue in parliament tomorrow that . weather man predicted that the pre declslve action Is necessary to cut off sent snow will not last long. objections by neutral nations. ; farmer on the California side made known heavy Inane In livestock. In a letter to the Morning Post, Lord Beresford today protested against honoring passports for Amer ican Germans. The Post printed an other letter saying that Englishmen are not liked In America and that Great Britain should not try bard to conciliate that nation. SON OF GOV. WITHYCOMBE j WEDS STOCKMAN'S DAUGHTER Ninety-Sixth Half Yearly Report of The German Savings and Loan Society HAVINGM (By United Press Leased Wire.) Union, Oregon, Jan. 25. Governor and Mrs. James Wltbycombe are in Union today to attend the wedding here of their son, Earl Withycombe, ' superintendent of the Eastern Oregon ; Experimental station. He will marry Miss Mabel Hutchinson, daughter of wealthy stockman and banker ot Union. Only intimate friends and members of the Immediate family have ibeen Invited. been in favor of a large standing army," he said, "and 1 suppose I have officer which he could not give tho been properly classed as a 'little nubile navy' man. NO MORE CAR SERVICE FOR MIDNIGHT TIPPLERS Seattle, Jan. 25. Prohibition car service was started this week. Many "owl" cars that for years have car ried home the tipplers were with drawn by the street railroad com pany. When the state went dry traf fic dropped off. President Dinkey, of the Mldvale company, then said that the navy de partment estimate of $262 a ton Is nearly correct, though the real cost is slightly higher. The committee men said that they wanted the plate men's own books and figures. FIREBUGS RETALIATE ON PORTLAND OFFICIALS ATLANTA. 3tt la. hlfh WUITBY. lji la. blsh ARROW COLL ARS Hm9 OmM. TttMf A fl tw. .Ut Portland, Jan. 25. Fire officials declared today that a campaign of re taliation has been begun by firebugs against tho activities of the "arson squad" of the Portland fire depart ment. A suburban fire crew was called out this morning to rescue a burning automobile Cjy tho roadside. Tho automobile proved to be that of Cap tain Groce of the "arson squad." It had been stolen Inst night. At the same time Fire Marshal Stevens' nu tomobllo was stripped of everything movablo and left In the street, prac tically a wreck. Coffee Roasting makes coffee so porous that its fresh fra grance starts immediately to waste away. The very hour it is t roasted, Schilling's Best is vacuum-sealed in air tight tins. Flavor-loss be tween roaster and tin is practically nothing. And the moment the tin is sealed, presto! all the prime strength of one-hour fresh coffee is held captive for you I You'll like the economy of such coffee more .. good cups to a pound, . (THE GERMAN BAN'K) IW6 CALIFORNIA STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (XMMKIH1AL December 81st, 1015 ASSETS United Slates, Slate, Municipal ami other RoniLt (market value $16,438,216), standing on books at ltM07.7A7.Ai Loans on Real Estate, secured by first mortgages 40,nU2,:i7N.Ot Loans on Bonds and Stocks... 0:U,IAI.72 Bank Buildings and I,ot, Main and Branch Offices (value $600,000.00), standing on books at i.oo Other Real Estate (value $168,000.00), standing on books at Employees' Pension Fund ($211,238.93), standing on books at....1. i.oo CA8H - n,UO,S71.15 Total 01,HIIMI2.02 LIABILITIES lWJ"' ;t; nwumMiiMuw Capital Stock actually paid In I,imo,oHMH Itcserve and Contingent Fund. 2,(N)H,llt2.fl I Total 1,8 10,(1(12.02 N. OH LAN I KT, (JM). TOIRW, President. Managor. Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 3M dav of Deroniber 1915 (SEAL.) CHAS. F. DUISICNHERG Notary Public! For the 6 months ending December 31st, 1915, a dividend to depositors of 4 per annum wsh declared. 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