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LOCAL BRIEFS
Personal Mention of People and Activities About the City.
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Attend: Court
Editor G. L. Alexander, of the Leb
anon Express, attended court here to
day, as a juror.
Lebanon Visitor
John Burkhart tend W19iam La
forge, of Lebanon, were Albany bus
iness visitors today, transacting bus
iness at the court house.
Returned To Portland
Elliot Sprenger, returned to Port
land this morning after spending the
week end in this city.
Albany Visitor
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Watkins, pion
eer citizens of Sweet Home, were in
the city over Sunday, visiting with
friends.
Left For Idaho
W. J. Russell, of the state of Idaho
was a visitor here yesterday, with
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Pirtle, of the
St. Francis.
From Cascadia
R. A. Elliot, of near Cascadia spent
theweek end visiting friends in this
city. Mr. Elliot is one of the trusted
. forest rangers of the Santiam forests.
Returned to Eugene
Robert Boetticher, returned to Eu
gene yesterday afternoon, after spend
ing th week end visiting at the home
of his parents. Prof, and Mrs. Boetti
cher. Returned From Portland
Mildred and Reese Lewis, returned
from Portland last night, after vis
iting their parents in Portland.
Visited Parents
Miss Mae Ballock. who is a student
in the University of Oregon spent
the week end visiting her parents in
this city.
Went To Derer
Geo. C. Richards, a leading contrac
tor of this city, made a business trip
to Dever this morning.
Business Visitors
B. J. Cladack, of Lebanon, Wallace
! Henderson of Detroit, and Byron Een
son, of McMinnville, were visitors
here yesterday.
' Here From Brownsvlile
W. H. Kirk, one of the respected
pioneers of Brownsville, arrived in
I this city today on business.
Went To Junction
I Foy Van Buren, left on the morn-
Iing train today for Junction City to
visit friends and relatives.
Went To Portland
j W. F. Lassler, left today for Port
i land, where he is to work for the next
; few weeks.
Attended Cannery Convention
Manager W. R, Scott, of the Al
bany cannery, attended the Northwest
cannery convention held in Portland
1 last week.
Visited Parents
Miss Mabel Keebler. of the Demo-
Icrat office, and Mrs. Myrtle Owen of
j the Highway garage, visited their
parents near Lebanon over Sunday.
' Here From Corvallis
I Mrs. A. B. Baker, of Corvallis vis
ited at the home of Mrs. A. C. Baker
today.
From Lebanon
Dennis Cormeir, one of Lebanon's
business men transacted business here
Saturday afternoon.
Visited Husband
Mrs. S. S. Montgomery of Salem
visited her husband here yesterday
who is reported ill on account of a
recent accident.
Attending Court
Chas. Anderson, of Brownsville, is
spending a few days here attending
a session of the circuit court as a
juror.
Went To Salem
Jess Maxwell, went to Salem this
morning to appear before the State
Compensation Commission. Mr. Max
well sustained a sever injury several
months ago In an accident and is Do
ing considered by th commission.
: From SiWerton
C. J. Griffin, of Silverton, returned
j home this morning after spending the
we, k end here visiting special friends.
Returned to Portland
Alfred Sheridan, of Portland, spent
j the week end in this city leaving
for his home this morning.
On Business
I W. '.. '.Voodard and J. R. Martin,
two traveling commercial men of this
city, left on a business trip 10 points
North this morning.
Went To Portland
I Presidents A. M. Williams, of Al
bany College, left Saturday night for
Pendleton, and way points in the in
terest of the college endowment cam
paign. Kxperted Hume This Evening
Mrs. W. A. Kimsey. who has been
visiting at the home of her duughtcr.
Mrs. Hernia,, Schmitt of Grants Pass,
for the last three months, is expected
to return to her home in this city
this evening.
Maccabees Meet
The Maccabees held another Inter
ests. g meeting at their hall Saturday
evening and transacted the usual bus.
ir.ess of the order and decided not to
attend the meeting at Jefferon which
: has been under consideration for some
1 time.
Scio Visitor
i E. E. Rex. a well known citizen of
Scio. was an Albany visitor yestcr
duy at the St. Francis hotel.
On Business
; M. Silver, of Lebanon, spent the
I week end in this city visiting with
j friends.
Business Visitors
L. B. Pietrok of Stayton, anil J.
B. Pietrok, of Scio, were Albany bus
iness visitors today. They report the
flu still serious in their part of the
county.
Burried at Shelburn
John Gibbons, of Shelburn. was
burried yesterday, being the fourth
member of his family to pass away
within the last few months.
Iltra From Ralner
Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Smith, and
children, of Hauler Oregon, spent the
week end here visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Kenedy.
Gates Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. II. P. Whit, of Gates
returned home this afternoon after
visiting with Mr. White's brother
near this city.
VltHIng Relatives
G. P. Heller, of Seattle, it in the
city for a few day visit'ng ai the
home of his aunt, Mrs. C. II Murphy.
I.rtiannn Schools Closed
The Lebanon schools, which have
been closed for severnl days on ac
count of the flu epidemic will not
open for another week.
Visited In Lebanon
Prof, and Mrs. llraumbaugh, of the
Albany schools, visited friends in
Lebanon yesterday.
Mill City Teacher Visits
Miss Nellie A''ee who hit been
t'e primary trarhrr in ih" .MCI C'-ty
schools for th last si'v. it years, win
an Albany visitor tod.iv
Fin Ealing
One of the Democrat editors has
been running on high gear today as
ho had the opportunity of patlcipal
lug to the fullest degree yesterday in
helping to eat one of the fine barred
rock chickens from the Pacific hait-h
rry furnished bv O. K. Newport tho
eongenl.il proprietor.
Weather Report ' .
Tonight and Tuesday fair. The rlv-'
r stands at U.O feet. Yesterday the
temperature ranged from 1!H to 58 tie.
groea,
Card of Thanks
We desire to express uur sincere
thanks to our friend and neighbor
and th mcmlcr of th llaptlat
church for their kind assistance anil
the beautiful floral offering In uur
late bereavement, the death of our be
loved sun and brother.
- MK. and MRS. I. C. DUF.DALL
and FAMILY. 1
The United Suites owns fully on
h.ilf of thr world's stock of diamonds.
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Mountain States Power Co.
Third and Lyon St.
TO THE PUBLIC:
Today the railroad lines of the Southern Pacific Company arc returned to
their owners for operation. As a war measure they have been in charge of the
government during the last two years and two months. The stockholders in that
period had nothing to do with the management.
In taking over the'miftiagcmcnt of this property, the policy of the owners will be f'- a? --lf
tory service as lies in their power in return for the patronage given us; to seek the co-op i nf Mt -s
and passengers and of the whole people in having our service reasonably responsive to tt- cihlir n-vl.
We have to ask the patient forbearance of the public during the readjustment penoj uf toe n.'Xl
six months. It is true during these six months the government continues the standard return allowed
the lines while under its control, based on the pre-war earnings. Hut this return is subject to certain
legislative directions by congress that will affect operations during this period which ends August 31
next. We expect, however, within this six months to mature plana for the future. These plana had to be
held in abeyance thus far because of uncertainty as to the legislative conditions to accompany the return
of the roads to their owners for operation, and these conditions have been determined by congress only
within the last few days. We now have to study what is before us in law and in fart and our bearings
anew.
The operating organization as it existed under Southern Pacific management has been to some ex
tent disarranged during the period of federal control and operating practices have been changed, but the
benefit of any new partctices that may have proved efficient in the public service during the government
control period, will, of course, be retained.
We could not purchase equipment after we entered the war herause the government took control
and war financing occupied the field, while during the rest of the time the question of adequate credit had
to wait for answer in congressional action. On the other hand, the locomotives and cars in service have
been subjected to the most active use and new rolling stock has not been renewed throughout the country
in normal numbers for the increase of normal traffic. The burden of extraordinary war movement fell
heavily upon all kinds of rolling stock, making it impossible to shop the equipment at the proper time,
and repair work was further delayed by shotagc during the larger part of the war period in both men
and material.
The problem before us at once, therefore, is how to put to the best use the passenger train cars and
the freight cars that are in service, and how to put Into good condition for service every piece of equip
ment to be had. This problem is before every railroad. Abreast of this Is the larger question whether the
earnings under the new law, the "Transportation Act of 1920," will bo enough to establish the credit of
the railroads at a point where they can provide themselves with the facilities of all kinds that they need
to give the public proper service. We have the will if only we CBn find the ways and means. These aro
not easy to find, for an assumed earning of even 6 per cent, and no assurance of that, Is not attractive to
anyone having money to invest when money is worth 7 or 8 per cent in the open market.
Hence, the effect of the new act of congress upon earnings and upon the credit of the railroads can
not be immediately determined. This act provides for a rate-making structure, under which, during the
next two years the railroads will be permitted to earn up to 614 per cent annually on the value of tho
railroads as may be determined by the Interstate Commerce Commission, Tho Commission has power
at its discretion to increase these possible earnings to 6 per cent, the added one-hnlf of 1 per cent to be
used only for improvements to the property.
No guarantee of any kind is given to any railroad, but hnlf of any earning., over fl per cent are to
be taken by the government to make loans to railroads that may need them for improvements or to care
for obligations falling due, or to obtain and lease equipment to the carriers that cannot afford to buy it.
Obviously these elements in the situation will havo to be considered in making our plans. The
Interstate Commerce Commission is the deciding body with respect to value of tho properties, as well as
the rates which are to yield the 6 per cent return thereon, and much will depend upon the vision and
promptness of action with which that body accepts its great responsibilities.
In the meantime, it is particularly desirable, Inview of tho shortnge of equipment, that every effort
be made by shippers and the railway forces to continue heavy car loading and train loading, and to loso
no time in loading and unloading cars.
Believing that we will have tho full co-operation of tho people served by our lines In dealing with
the problems presented, it is due them that in thus aiding us they should know what problems we have to
meet. You can rest assured wo arc not idle with respect to them.
WM. SPROULE, President.