The Semi-weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1913-1926, February 10, 1914, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextPOSTOFFICE EMPLOYEES FIERCE STORM SWEEPS RADIUM BILL JANUARY RAINFALL FOR . 18 YEARS AVERAGES 6 INCHES FORM FEDERAL POULTRY GLUB CITY OF T IS phers a liter at ntion. LIAR" Hack on In Fed- jan. 30 :ation) clasb be- McDon : session conven- delegates McDonald no right ing more booze ;et, wih it e McDon- Donald is :nows it," the men that all Federa- drinkers. nary, fos-aid. MAKES L BANK Iffirence pillions Iiation) ent A. L. Iliank. and Clearing Ipeaker at lig betore setting regio estion by Ind would require of four can only -half mil- lis repied: iuperablc Ihow that ced a rc- vernment ; had re-shington. II Oregon, hing busi- OUT BENCH of the Hcial dis- loreniost is candi- I me coun cuon, in the lour can tick- I following ling men d that ie wn- niber 13, the Lni- class 01 ol of the limbing in lic prac- city ana lawyers I range oi I ruling at 63 to 4o 'lie saim I The river report L Htad lit of by 3i 9 m m m Robert N. Torbet Is President and A. C. Baker Is Secretary-Treasurer. Six employees of the Albany post- office who make poultry raising a side issue, have formed a club which will be known as the Federal Poultry club. Robert -. lorbet has been chosen president of the organization, and Al- viu L. iiaker secretary and treasurer. All members raise only blooded chickens and use the latest scientific methods in caring for their birds. Al most all are specializing in different kinds of chickens. The members of the club are Robt. X. Torbet. Alvin C Baker, I. E. Ross. George H. Fiddanian, J. A. Humph rey. Frank M. Powell and Claud C. bray. Air. Bray is not a postal em ploye. DR. HILL TELL5 OF HIS VISIT TO EUGENE L0D6E Local Physician Asserts That Owls Teach Temperance to All Members of Order. (Editor Democrat.) At 7:30 Mon day evening between 20 and 30 mem bers of the Albany lodge of Owls, by special invitation, tooK the Oregon Electric for Eugene to witness the in itiation of a large class in the order that place. A more enthusiastic crowd is seldom found than went from here, led by Tohn Uherham mer's coustatina, which was a whole orchestra in itself in exhiliration. At Eugene, Albany was met by a large delegation of Eugene members, and after greetings by exchange of fa miliar yells appropriate to the two lodges and in praise of the cities to which they belong, a line of march was taken up to the Eagle's .hall where a packed house welcomed the visitors. Springfield lodge was present 100 strong, leaving behind J6U other mem bers of the same lodge who could not leave home, rortv-nine were initiat ed in Eugene in the mysteries of the night birds, which made a lodge of IA members to date, and the an nouncemcnt was made that 300 more would be added within the next month, and within 12 months they would have 1,000 members. There are now approximately 12,000 in the state of Oregon and the order is rapidly spreading in Canada, Kngland. Alas ka and other countries. The order of Owls is not much known to the public because its mis sion is to do good in advice and char ity without ostentation, it advises temperance in 11 things and excesses in none, neither excess nor extreme abnecation arc recognized as being in harmony with the laws of nature or reason. Hie golden rule anu the brotherhood of man are abiding ten ets of their teachings, and a refusal to live by those rules is met with unfaih ing expulsion. It is noticeable that i rapidly growing tendency toward greater strictness in the enforcement of prohibitive laws against pernicu- ous- excesses is the tendency m the Owls, Elk, Moose and kindred orders, and with inflexible laws in the direc tion of enduring education for the uplifting of man instead of perishable mandate these orders will yet become known as the greatest factors in the reform of the worst evils that now me nace the land. i'wn si.ow the popular favor of ihe Owl order 35(X) members were initiat ed at one time in Atlanta, Georgia, and in that number many were in ine highest ranks politically, religiously and financially in that state. At Eugene a beautiful little Miss Shepherd of seven summers proved herself a prodigy at the piano. In ap preciation of her wonderful attain ment $15 dollars were given her by tlie audience. Three young ladies entertained in artistic approval with the piano, violin and vocal music. I failed to get their names. A vote of thanks was given the Ore gon Electric for its offer to hold t lit :r:iin beyond schedr.le time for start ing, and vociferous enconium- were unanimous for Conductor F. II. Cro by who proved himself the prince of officials in exertions to keep gladness abounding among his passengers. When we ro again we wjll ak for Ciosbv to order the nulling of the halliards. J. L. HILL. MEN NAMED ON INTERSTATE ( By United Press Association) Washington, Jan. 31. The nomina tions of Winthrop Daniels of New Jersey, and Henry Hall, of Colora do, to be interstate commerce com- a uwssioners was sent to the sente to- F is OFF ! All No. 2 LBANY LUMBER COMPANY, Recommends Government Own- nership of Telegraph and Telephone Systems. WOULD PURCHASE PROP ERTY AT ITS NET VALUE Congress Has Power te De clare a Government Monop oly of Transmission Lines. (By United Press Association) Washington, Jan. 31. Government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines is recommended in a -report to the senate by Secretary Burleson in answer to a senate resolution request ing the information the postal offi cials collected regarding the govern, incut ownership of public utilities. The recommendations were: "T,he only way to afford the people com plete and modern postal facilities which the constitution makes it the government's duty to provide, is to put into effect the following recom mendations," that congress declare a government monopoly of telegraph, and telephone lines and such other means of transmission as may hereaf ter develop, and that congress acquire by purchase at their i:.v worth com mercial telephone lines, farmers' lines excepted. CATTLE LIQUIDATION HAS BEEN LI6HT THIS WEEK Portland, Or., Jan. 31. Receipts fori the week at the Union Stock Yards have been: Cattle, 748; calves, 15; hogs, 5243; sheep 6243. Cattle liquidation has been extreme ly light this week and business not very brisk. Packers are showing a preference for prime -hay and grain fed steers -weighing from 1050 to 1200 pounds. Of course, 'this variety is comparatively scarce and most of the transactions are in medium and heavy bullocks. Beef outlet is narrow. De creased receipts have undoubtedly had a sobering effect on prices, but trade is not active as yet. A few good butcher cattle were sold during the week, but the market was slow. Bulk prices were as follows: Prime steers $7.25 to $7.60; prime cows $6.25 to $6.60; heifers $6.50 to $6.75; calves $8.00 to $9.00; bulls $5.50 to $5.75. Swine prices climbed to $8.15 Thursday as receipts have been very small since Monday, when the second largest run of the year arrived. Buy ing was brisk all week and prices maintained a strong front. Bulk of choice light .hogs brought $8.00 to $8.05, but occasional sales were made at $8.10 and $8.15. Demand seems to he brisk and to date has taken care of the supply. I he shcepuousc experienced a tem porary slump this week, as killers drew off unexpectedly, and mutton and iamb sellers had considerable dif ficulty in disposing of their stock, es pecially if qaulity of sheep and lanvbs graded less than prime. W eat her were unsteady and about 15 cents low er. Ewes fell a quarter and lambs an equal amount the early part of the week. A f e w top sales were mad e Monday at the same level which ruled here ten days since, but business was draggy thereafter. Bulk prices on Fri- lay were: Prime vearlings, S.-iooU to $5.85; prime ewes, $4.50 to $4.75; prime gram-fed lambs, $6.50 to ?0.75. Poor quality mutton hard to mave at any price. I. N Dough ton has moved from 1118 West 10th street to 1188 We--, I Eleventh. Victor Yale arrived this noon oi the Oregon Electric from Oakville to attend business. Prof. J. H. Horner, of O. A. C wa in the city this morning. Earl Roberts, a student at O. A. C. came over ibis noon to spend Sun. lav C. H. McKnight, of Junction City, transacted business here this morn ing. Roy Burns, of Scio, is a bu sines visitor in the city this morning. A. I. Gates, of Gates, transacted business here this afternoon. Road Votes on Lease. Stuttgart, "Arks., Jan. 30. Stock holders of the Rock Island. Stuttgart and Southern railway company met here today in special session to vote upon the le.'i'-c of the road to the company for 99 vears, from February l The line was originally built by the Rice Belt and Southern railway company, the Rock Island becoming intcrestrd later. Common Sized 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 $5.50 per M Cash: SUITABLE FOR BARN Snow Follows Gale and Rail roads and Street CarSystems Are Paralyzed. (My United Tress AssiKiatiou) Chicago, Jan. 31. It is snowing heavily following a fierce gale wliL-ii swept Chicago. The railroad sched ules are demoralized, suburban lines are paralyzed and the street cars are riming irregularly. rears are felt for the lake shipping. It is believed one vessel was lost oft the foot of Lawrence avenue. Its si ren was heard before dawn but by day light it ceased to sound, and nothing has been seen of the boat. Tugs were sent to investigate. The snowstorm is general throughout the west. CUT RATE MERCANTILE COMPANY MAKES ASSIGNMENT R.L. Sabin Will Wind Up Affairs, Believes Creditors Will Be Paid in Full. The Cut Rate Mercantile company has made ar. assignment for the ben ifii of it i'-i'Mors. The a., ginun was made to R. L. Sabin of Portland who will make a sale of the assets and settle pro rata with the credVcr. The tot il liabilities as listeJ by the eorn'traiion amount to abo it i'i?'0 and it claims stock and fixtures of the value of $6,000. Mr. Sabin believes that the assets are sufficient to pay out all creditors in full. Plan Auto Ice Races. Cottonwood, N. D., Jan. 30. A new and exciting sport has appeared in this part of the country this winter in the form of automobile racing on the ice. Arrangements were com pleted today for a grand prize race to be held in the near future on Cotton wood Lake. The sportsmen have constructed a race course two miles long, and some exceptionally fast time has been made in trials. The curves are banked with snow, but wihcii the uracl.'incs start (skidding there is no considerable trouble in negotiating the turns. Weather Reoort The ntnigc of temperature for 24 hours ending at 8 o'clock this morning was 50 to 38 degrees. The river is at 9.8 feet. The rainfall for the last 24 hours was .03 of an inch. The weather report says rain tonight .Mid Sunday. Civic Club Meets Monday. The Women's Civic Club will meet Mon day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Commercial club to begin a year of active campaign. It is desired that all members be present. Ruecll Hall, of Lebanon, transac ted business here this morning. Lucius Graves, of Lebanon, is an Albanv visitor today. MONEY We are prepared to furnish mon ey on farm loans in the Willam ette Valley at the lowest current rates of interest. Will give five years time and allow the bor rower liberal options of prepay ment. If you can make more money from your farm by ad ding livestock and new machin ery and new buildings wc will let you liavt the money for that purpose. If you want to dis pose of your place, the quick est way to make a sale is to ndd substantial improvements. When in need of funds call on us. We are the only established company making long time loans in this county. The Oregon Title and Trust Co. ALBANY, OREGON and 2x12 random length, in FLOORS, SIDEWALKS, ETC One Hundred and Fifty Thou sand Dollars Is Asked for Radium Refinery. BILL IS INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN FOSTER Right of Government to Exclu sive Purchase Radium Is Reserved by Act. (By United Press Association) Washington, Jan. 31. An appropria tion of a .hundred and fifty thousand dollars to equip a "Radium Refinery" is asked for in a hill introduced in the house hy Representative Foster, chair man of the house mines committee. An aditional three hundred thousand dollars to carry on 'the work until June, 1915 is also asked. The withdrawal of radium lands is eliminated from Foster's bill. In stead it reserved to the government the right to purchase exclusively at rates established on January 1st, and July 1st of each year, all ores from claims located hereafter. The bill au thorized the secretary of the interior to dispose of refinery products as may best serve the needs of the people. CITY NEWS Prominent Linn County Men At tend. Four prominent Linn county men attended the banquet in Portland lust night in honor of Secretaries M Adoo and Houston. Three of them were Albany men and the other was a Lebanon man. 1 hey were: H. u, Cusick, A. C. Sch mitt and A. H. Wea therford, all of Albany, and S. M. Gar land of Lebanon. Albany Orator Chosen. Herbert lilatchford won the local oratorical contest of Albany college yesterday and will represent the college in thci Intercollegiate contest of Oregon to be held in this city on March 13. The contest was held in the college assem bly room. lilatchford spoke on "The Or eat Invasion. Regional Bank Hearing. A. C Solvinitt who returned this morning Irom Portland where he attended tin' regional bank hearing, has given I he Democrat, an interview on the pro ceedings, which will appear in Mon day's paper. Sweet Home Has Electrician. L, F. Newton has established an elec trical supply house in the Slaven.- nil lining at sweet Home. It is a branch of the Newton Electrical Sun 'dy Co. of Albany and carries ail kinds of electrical supplies. Last Appearance. Tonight the Donald and Mallet t players will make their last appearance at the Kolfe theater in "The Price." after a most successful week's engagement. "The Price," is a thrilling comedy drama aim is said to be the best play in the cpertoire. Rich Company Made Hit. Tin Krauk Rich company at the Itlitrl last night made a bit in "Oh You liaby. I, he chorus girls contest w one of the most unique exhibitions of individual acting seen here. I he feat of M iss M ildred Ed wards of getting out of a straight jacket captured ihe iccond prize. I he company will pre sent a change of urogram tonigh'. Jolly lintertainers Coming. What l.nnui'.es' to be the event ol the sea sou :n theatrical circles m this city, is the coming engagement of The I oily Kid rr miners on Feb. 4 aul 5. These children are without a doubt, the most versatile trotip before the ; ublic toilay, playing their parts like old veterans. There are I w en I y-four "':idd:es" ranging in age fiom five to sixteen. Their frch youn voices :md youthful appearance are a decided contract to the average travelling omp.tiiy. They will be at the Pligii theater. Manager Bligh Here. Manager T. G. ftligh, president of the Mligh Amusement company, was in Albany last night. Troubadors Are Coming Myron's Troiibadors will again be presented in Albany at the Methodist church on the evening of March 4th SURVEYING? sr. PENLAND Room 5, Newew Bligh Bldg. LUMBER $5.50 ! Stock Ea8t End 9th Street Local Weather Observer F. M. French Compiles Interesting Report. Weather Observer F. M. French lias compiled a report showing that the average rainfall for the mouth of January for the past IS years has been 6 inehes. The period is from 1897 to January 1914. Incidentally more rain fell this January than during any pre vious January of the period. Mr. French's report is as follows: Year liuches 1807 3-13 1X98 ........ 3.35 1899 5.57 19(10 4.05 1901 3.38 1902 - 4.20 1903 - 6.94 1904 4. 4.66 1905 - 4.47 1906 4.76 1907 - 7.54 1908 3.92 1909 8.77 1910 6.54 1910 ... 6.54 1911 10.68 1912 9.29 1913 5.69 1914 - 11.76 John Abbett is a Benedict. Friends of John Abbett, a former Albany boy. will be pleased to learn of his mar riage last January to Miss Eva Wells talented young musical artist of Portland. Abbett is associated with the publicity department of the North Hank road with headquarters in rot land. His father, Rev. J. T. Abbett, formerly pastor of the M. K. church here, performed the ceremony. . Miss Winnifred F. Austin left this noon for Halsey to visit for the next few days with Miss Lila Pattou. NEWS NOTES FROM SCIO AND VICINITY Scio, Or., Jan. 31. (SpccSaI Mo Democrat,) Mrs. W. M. Abbott and Miss Cora Meritt have set up a dress making shop in town, M. C. Gill was in Lebanon last week having some dental work done. M rs. Molly Snyder visited last week with her sister, Mrs. R. Shcltou. Frank McDonald was an Albany visitor la si week. Mrs. G. M. Flook of Mill City is visiting her parents Mr. antl Mrs. J. F, Simms. John Kelly was in Albany one day last week. Nancy and Kvelyn Hilyeu were pas-, sengers to Albany Friday of last week. G. W. Marrow was a passenger to Albany Thursday. Prof W. L. Jackson was here vis iting the school Thursday. A. L. Geddes was here on a busi ness trip Thursday. Some unknown person or persons broke into the grocery store of A. F. Meard Thursday night and look some cigarettes and tobacco. Mr. Heard does nut know whether that was all or not. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Miller, of Al bany came over Friday for a visit .it the home of J. A. Milieu. Paul Limbeck of route 2 was a Scio visitor this week. Mr. C. Gaines of Crablree was do ing business here this week. Joe Kruuiy, who underwent an op eration for appendicitis last week, is improving nicely. Drs. Prill, llobson and Potter were the attending physi cians. M iss Grace McGregor of Salem came Thursday evening to get settled tor her work. She will lake the place of assistant in the high school, as Miss Van Slyke has resigned on ac count of ill health. Miss Anna John son is expected I'riday evening. She will have charge of the domestic sci ence work that is to be he install, the next semester. Dr. W. H, Potter and wife, Dr. Marjorre Potter, of Idaho, and Mr. and Mrs. II. K. Potter of New York were guests at the home Dr. Prill last week. From here they went to Cal ifornia where they will spend the win ter. Mrs. A. G. Prill gave an afternoon tea Friday in honor of M rs. Potter. Those present were Mesdatues W. Gill. F. T. Ililveii, C. C. Warner. P. II. Mac Donald, K. D. Myers, A. F. Ran dall. V. A. McKnight, K. C. Peery, Miss Van Slyke. the Misses Fvans and Miss C. Hump. Mrs. F. C. Peery was doing busi ness in Portland this week. Mrs. T. K. Sanderson is visiting relatives in Porthmd & EATON Bell 535-R.