J?HE LANE 3 COUNTY NEWS A. DILL IJltr and MarWi PubUeied;JrlModay and Thursday the litie Countyub . 1 lkking Association. ' RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year M Six M oaths . - .75 Tfaroo Months " .60 Advertising Rates Furnlsked on Application. i 1 !Jti'j; Member of theStaU Editorial Association. Member of the Willamette Valley Editorial Association.' "jt H cvr; r t P? ii i r f - . ' And Remember to Get a Stop-Over for Springfield. A -SPRINGFIELD, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1915. TAXES AND THE COST OF GOVERNMENT Judgment creditors of a Southern county sued for a writ of mandamus requiring the local authorities to assess property in the county for taxation at its full value, as the state law directs. It had been assessed at only half its value; and, as the tax rate was limited by law, the yield was not sufficient to pay the county's debts. But it was shown in the trial that property in other counties of the state was assessed at only half its value; so, if the writ was granted, property owners in that county would bo paying twice as much state tax on the same actual value as property owners in other counties paid. The lower court, therefore, denied the writ; but the higher court reversed Uie judgment This is a common condition, growing naturally enough out of the common desire to lessen taxes, says the Saturday Evening Post Local assessors undervalue their neighbors' property; but as all of them undervalue it to about the same extent, property owners simply pay three per cent on an assessed valuation of fifty dollars Instead of paying one and a half per cent on a true valuation of one hundred dollars. Each of them, however, sees that his assessment is low and fatuously congratulates himself on that, giving the obliging assessor his vote and perhaps a good cigar. v The underassessed community is set down as possessing only half or three-quarters of its true wealth, its credit is correspond ingly restricted and nearly everybody finally pays just as much tax as though the assessments were true; but some exceptionally skillful tax dodgers may profit at the expense of their neighbors. The remedy is to take assessments virtually out of the hands of local authorities, as "Wisconsin has done. The assessments, made by the state board that is beyond local influence, are to the benefit of the average taxpayer. Farmers make up a large part of the membership of' the Commercial club of Chester, South Dakota. Out In that part of Uncle Sam's domain the farmers cut something of a figure In town affairs, you see, and why shouldn't they? The towns can't get alongwithout the farmers and the 'farmers fcan't getjalong without the towns. "When the folks see it that way there is sure tb'ibe some-getting together for the good of all concerned Salem, Capital Journal. ' " ' - Wi i . The jcbst of the last general election was approximately $3tf6,d6"0?' The number of electors voting was 259,869. The cost qf'eadtt vote was, therefore, somewhat over a dollar. Isn't is abbiit time to arrange for fewer elections? asks the Cottage Grove Sentinel. An exchange remarks that men may be unreliable In keeping dinner engagements on. time, but they sure want the dinner when they do get there. Hf J Thirties! -Thistle! Tkietlos! Cut 'em ,And the grass along tkt curb. Ekktesian Circus to le a lig Attraction. Uncle Sam is not hankering for a fight with anybody, still we have no fears that the old gentleman will be found slipping down out a back alley. You May Visit the California Expositions On your way to or from the East Summer Excursions Tickets On sale May 15 dally to September 30 permitting stop-overs en route. Ten t days' stop allowed on one way tickets at San Francisco and Los Angeles. , Low Round Trip Faros to San Francisco and San Diego dur ing the Exposition Period... Viajt tho Southern Pacific building at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Rest Itoom, Moving Pictures, Travel1? Lec tures, Ticket and Validating Ofllce and Information bureau. 1 Full information from nearest Agent of ... SOUTHERN PACIFIC John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Ore. The Ekklcslan Circus mail' ngomcnt announce that their plans for the-great Jltnoy Circus noxt Saturday ovonlng are pric ing fine, it is trueiy to be a big attraction and preparations are being mado to nccomrnbdato the entire population of Spring field at the old garago at the foot of Main street. An interesting fcaturo will be the immonso free street parade at 7:30 sharp. "Prof. Sousa" L. Parsons will lead his famous band, and in addition to this he has charge of the orchestra. Rain or shine, the shows will open promptly at 8 o'clock-tdi- rectly after the parade. Attrac tions are being worked out that are suited and will be interesting to an audience of young and old. The whole affair Is the result of an effort on the part of tho young people's Sunday school class of the local Methodist church to ratao funds for their class room extension and Its equipment at tho church. No objectlonal features of course will be allowed. CO-OPERATION IN FIRE . PREVENTION URGED (Continued from Page 1.) been so effective that the public has awakened to-its duty andjn- terest In the matter, with the re sult that where the Fgres.t erv ice once stood alone in fire pre vention work, it now has the co operation of the states, of pri vate organizations, timber own ers and the public generally. Every camper who enters the woods now knows that he must not throw away a match until he is sure it is out; he wlllpt drop a burning cigarette of cigar butt; he will not knock out his pipe ashes while hot, or where they will fall into dry leaves or other inflamable material: he will not build a camp firo any larger than absolutely necessary nor will he build It against a tree, a log, a stump, or any where but on bare soil; he will not leave his fire until he Is sure It is out; he will not burn brush or refuse in or near the woods if there is any chance that the fire may spread beyond control or where the wind may carry sparks where they would start a fire; if he discovers a fire In the woods and can't put it out him self, he will notify the nearest forest guard,, ranger, or state fire warden. In fact, he will be just as care ful regarding fire In the woods as he is with fire in his own home. He will not only do all of these things himself, but he is so well convinced of the wisdom of fire-prevention measures, he Will urge it upon his friends and neighbors and thus help the gpod w6rk along. Notice to Creditors. .T Notice Is hereby given that the ub rtcrslfjned has been appointed, by the county court, executrix of the estate of William M. Moore, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same, duly verified and with the proper vouchers, to tho administra trix nt the ofllce of Woodcock, Smith & Bryeon, In Eugene, Oregon, within six month from the date of tho first publication of this notice. Bae of first publication of this no tlco la April 20. 1910. MAHGAItET MOOIIE, Executrix of tho estate of William M. Mcore, deceased. m M24 Summons. In the Justice Court for Eugono Jus- tice District, Lano County, Oregoj; W. II, Lynch, plaintiff, vs. M, B. Ed. wards, Defendant. To M. E. Edwards, tho above-named defendant: In tho namo of tho State of Orogon: You aro hereby summoned and rcijulp ed to appear and answer the conv plaint In the abovo entitled cause within six weeks from tho dato of first publication of the summons horo in, and you aro hereby notified that If. you fajl so to appear and answer said complaint as hereby renillrnd plaintiff will tako Judgment against yuu us prayea ior in nam complaint now on file In tho said court, to-wit:1 Judgment In tho sum ot J77.8G Nvlth Intercut theroon from July 1, 1914, and tho furthor sum of Fifteen (115.00) Dollars attorney's foos, ntul for the costs and ulnlniroenients la the above nntltlml actios. This bmninona Is publlsliod by order ot tho Honorabla Josso O. Wolls, JuuRO ot tho nbova ontltloa court, duly mndo on tho 24th tiny ot- March, 1910, requiring publication tuoroof onco onch woek for six successive weeks and requiring that you npponr and nnswor said complaint on or boforo six wooks from the lCtk day of April, tho dato of tho first publication ho root. JESSE, a. WELLS, IX 0. 1MMEL, JuBtlco ot tho Poaco, Attornoy for Plaintiff. UtMifr NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of tho Intorior, U. S. Land Ofilco at Uosoburg, Oro gon, May C, 191C. Notlco Is hereby given that Ike P. Whltoloy, of Loaburg, Oregon, who, on Juno 7, 1012, mado Homestead Entry. Serial No. 08103. for the SWtt ot Section 24, Township 16 S, llango I R. Willamette Meridian, has fllod notlco ot intention to make Final threo-ycar proof to establish claim to tho land abovo described, boforo I. P. Hewitt. U. S. Commissioner, at his office, at Eugono. Oregon, on tho 18th day of Juno 1D1G. Claimant names as wltnossos: William Shonlng, ot Loaburg, Orogon. Albert Qravos. of Vtda, Oregon. Albort J. Ward, ot Loaburg, Oregon. C V. Southwlck", of Loaburg. Oregon. J. M. UPTON, MCJE10 Register, Classified Ads For Sale, Rent, Wanted, Etc. WANTED TO TRADE Farm or city property located In Ida ho, Washington, California, Missouri, Mlncsota, Eastern Oregon, for land or city prop erty in the Willamette valley. Do you want to sell or trado? If so, see us. GORE & ROWE, Springfield, Ore. Located be tween 5th and tith st. opposite Hayden & Metcalf's storeJJl) FOUND Bicycle padlock. At Tho News ofiice. 27 LOST On Fifth street, purse and sum of money, Finder please leave at News ofllce. R. 0. A. hall for Tent. Well ven tilated and lighted, clean and warm. Kitchen and dining room attached. Rates reason able. Apply to Fred Watkc, Gilbert Davis or W. A. Hall. 5-ROOM HOUSE and lot for sale or rent. Modern conven iences. Easy terms. Call at News ofllce 9-ROOM rooming house for rent furniture for sale. Fifth and A. Phono 122-M. 21 FOR RENT- ed house. -Five room furalsh Eight and D street. 2t WANTED Air cushion for In valid. Mrs. A. G. Boeson, cor. Third and D. 31 FOUND A stray black colt. Owner may have same by paying for feed and this no tice. Call at Hayse blacksmith shop, Mill and Main. 31-32 Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local application!, aa they cannot reach tho diseased portion of tha car. Tber la only on way to cure deafness, and that li by constitutional remedies. Deafness la caused by an Inltamed condition of tha mu cous llnlna of th Ehjstacnlan Tub. When tbla tub I Inflamed you have a rumbling found or Imperfect hearlnr. and when It Is entirely closed. Deafness fa th reault. and unites the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to Its normal condi tion, hearlnr will be destroyed forever! nine case out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which la nothing- but an Inflamed condition of th mucou surface. W will xire One Hundred Dollars for any CC"of Deafnrea (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's CaUrrli Curej Send for circulars, free. r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Bold by Druralr'. Tto. Tak JIall'a Family rill for constipation. Wo Sell the Hamilton D.W. ROOF, Jeweler & Optician Weprlnt bi'itei; wrappers. !?,(, " Ml ffH" H Bound to Growi Most lareo business enterprises Of to' day wore bogun in a small way. Proper banking facilities will help'fl your buslnoBS to grow nnd prosper. This Bank gives tho samo careful at tention to the small accounts that it furnished tho larger ones wo. know ; they will grow. if t Wo will appreciate your account ' whether small or largo. ESTABLISHED 1907 SAFETV-CONVENIENCE-SERVICE ill The Best Groceries For Less Money The Fifth Street Grocery Tho. Sikes, Prop. Phono 22 Safe Deposit Boxes Valuable papers deposited in our Safe Deposit boxes can not burn 'nip; -cannot get lost or destroyed. 'Rentalbnly$2perYeaf Commercial State Bank Capital $30,000.00 This Will Whet Your Appetite This Btoro is filled with tho choicest groceries money can buy with groceries entirely freo from all adulterations with groceries of tho most absolute and unquestioned pur ity with groceries that build up the system and Instill that remarkable energy which Insures success in life. NICE & MILLER Opposite Commercial Slate Bank Phone 9 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, EUGENE, OREGON. Established 1883 Capital and Surplus $300,000.00 Interests on Savings Accounts and Time Certificates IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED THE SPRINGFIELD CREAMERY Chas. Barkman, Manager. Try us and bo convinced that It pays to patronize homo industries. Office In City Hall, Sprlnrjfleld, Ore. HERBERT E. WALKER' NOTARY PUBLIC J, H. BOWER ' v Lawyer. .i. viv'rrriiono '1221 631 Willamette St.' ' Eugene, Oregon nOBEIlT 13UUNS Lodgo, No. 78, A. M. F Ancient and ACCODtod Hnilttlfill nitn Tint. vorual and Symbolic Freo Maeons moots Friday even ins in w. Q. W. Hall. Visit- P. A. Johnnon, L. B. Durrln, Secretary, it. w, M. ilk Tolpphqnq Springfield 2 fo butter wrappers.