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About The Lane County news. (Springfield, Lane County, Or.) 1914-1916 | View Entire Issue (June 17, 1915)
r THE LANE COUNTY NEWS OUR PUBLIC FORUM W. A. DILL Editor find Mnnngor Published Ever) Monday nnd Thursday by the Lano County Pub lishing Association. in. .Julius KruttscHnitt On Flnnnclnjr Railroads dim KATES OP SUUSCUII'TIO.W Ono Year $1.60 Six Months .70 Thrco Months Advertising Rates Furnished on Application. Member of the State Editorial Association. Member of the Willamette Valley Editorial Association. And Remembor to Get a Stop-Over for Springfield. SPRING FJELD, OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1915. TREAT WOOD BLOCK PEOPLE FAIRLY. Any innovation has a hard time getting the public oar. Any process of manufacture, or article not in general use for a given purpose has a hard time gaining a hearing in the presence of another article used for the same puq)Ose. This is the case just now of wood blocks for pave ment Pacific coast cities have been, for years, sending to the island of Trinidad for one of the expensive elements in their street pavement, and any mention of some other ma terial finds opposition. It matters now how satisfactory the wood block may have proved as a paving material in the east. Councilman Fenwick, when he was east a few weeks ago, toolc particular pains to investigate the matter, and he found that in all the large cities of the east the wood blocks were laid whore ever the traffic was Heaviest. This attitude of opposition to wood blocks is making itself manifest in Multnomah county where $1,250,000 is to be spent for hard surfacing of 70 miles of country roads. Commenting on the attitude, the Telegram says: "Just because the wood block .people come into this field with bids on a type of road building that is an experi ment here, though a pronounced and long established .suc cess elsewhere, there is no reason why they should be asked to do more than those who put in bids on any other type of pavement. Taking into account the bids submitted on section A of the St. Helens road this fact shows. The low est hard-surface bid on the section is $30,01-1.87, while the wood block bid is $33,537.10, a difference against the wood block type of $3,522.23. This difference is apparent and not real as is disclosed when it is understood that the specifi cations on which the two bids were based are not the same. The specifications on which the lower bid was made call for a roadway 18 feet wide, while those on which the wood block people had to submit their figures call for a 19-foot roadway, with the block laid against the curb as it must .be. There may be some discussion of the relative merits of the wider and the narrower roadways, but the fact that there was a difference in width, as it affects the figures submitted for road construction, should not operate against the bidders on the wider road. "It has nowhere appeared that the wood-block people have asked any special favors. They have come into the field with a business proposition, urging only that, all other considerations being equal, the interests of the lumber in dustry, which is the chief industry in this section, be kept in mind. The wood-block people should receive absolutely fair treatment." DON'T FORGET THE ROADS. Tho fnnnonr of this nation need to become- bettor acquainted with tho railroad men nnd their prob lems. It la only those who Know thut can glvo Us Information and tho (armors ot America should listen attentively to what tho men who manago rail road property have to say. Mr, Kruttschnltt, exec utive head ot tho Southorn Iuclflc, lias written an nrtlclo dealing with tho financing of railroads. Ho said in part: The financing of a- railroad Is a function which tho people, through their servants, the llallroad Commis sioners and the Legislators, have never attempted, but It Is a most Im portant problem, especially to sec tions of a Stato where now railroads aro needed. The placing of securities has been left entirely with tho p re in o'er and owner ot railroads. "The immediate determination of what earnings tho railroad shall be permitted to receive and whr.t bur dens It shall have put on it is in the hands ct other eonrants ot the public tho Legislators and tho Commis sioners. "MiuitiRlng n railroad la initio differ ent from managing u government where the money l raised by tuxa tlon. Whon tho expenditures, for good reasons or otherwise, Increase, taxes can bo equally Increased. Tho railroads, wlillo scrvantM ot the pub lic, cannot raise money with such ease and faolllty. Tho railroads must koep their expenditures within their Incomes bocauso while they have somu control ovor their expenditures they have almost no control ovor their Incomes, their rates beliiR fixed lly public authorities. "Thorn la not a railway manngor In tho country today who is not fearful that under the press of Increasing do mnnds tho transportation systems of the country will, In n fuw years, break down, unluss the railroads ara allowed to onrn larger funds wherewith to build It up. Thore aro vast sections of tho country, especially in tho West, where more railroad? are needed and they cannot bo built unless tho rail ways raise new capital. "People Invest money In order to mako monoy, and they aro skeptical as to whether they can mako money by investing In concerns that aro dealt with stringently and unfairly, llall road securities must bo made more attractive to Invite Investments, nnd In order that they may be mado more attractive, tho roads must be allowed earnings that will enable them to iniet tho increased capital charges." Start n Bnnk Account on m ONE d , t Watch It DOLLAR Crow First National Bank Will furnish to everyone who will become n depositor to the amount of one dollar or more, a handsome Homo Savings Dnnk ' to use. You are Invited to call and ask for ono of these safes. If you are already a depositor you are entitled to one to use. Very few people can save In loroe amounts. If you wait until you can deposit a large amount you may never begin. Everyone can save In a small way. He who drifts Into the habit of spending as he goes will always remain poor. The Banlc Keeps the This Home Savings Hunk Is loaned to you free of charge. One dollar of your uccount U to bo held to Insure Its return j but remember this dollar belongs lo you; can be drawn by you at any Hum on return of the Safe. I r i n i j. 9 The Best Groceries lifts tho summer dust into the air to be scattered afar. A few loads of gravel, at the right time, will prevent tho winter chuckhole or hold down tho summer dust. Failure to apply the repairs at the right time means the total de struction of the road surface, with the necessity of early reconstruction of the whole, road. Just a little work now will mean tho keeping of a good road, whereas apathy now means that bad roads will bo upon us. Now is a mighty good time for action. ' Gravel trains are operating again. That means added activity in the Springfield railroad yards and brings nearer the timo when railroad activity of Oregon will center about Springfield. A week or more ago a mass meeting was held for the purpose of laying plans for a "good roads" day, on which citizens generally were expected to join in improving the roads in the vicinity of Springfield. A committee was ap pointed, but there the matter seems to have stopped. The movement is one that should not be allowed to die. The farmers are doing a lot of work on their roads, and they would appreciate a little help from the town men. The price of good roads in Oregon is continual repair. In this climate, winter rains and summer suns both con spire to tear down the road surface, and the automobile Buvinr at Home . . N0'06 to Contractors and Abutting , - ,r.' Property Owners. I nought some rags of Tail- KotIce ., ,wrub , t ,v or Scraggs, and paid him when Common Council of tho Town of T crnt 'nin- l,n wont with ?W BiiriHKiiuw. urt-guu. win moui III n:uu 1 got em, lie wept Willi glee, 0-cock j., M t Monday, June 2$ih. "for now," said he, "I'll pav my , 191C. t tho City Hall in the Town i,niQ ,irwl mt 'am fin tho rim , ot Springfield, for the purpose of open bills, clod rot em. on tne run , lnf. MOnle(1 bdB nm, U)ltlllK tho C(m. Vin ire flirt niftn fiiifl tin Iff flirt trnnt fnr tin irniHni? ninl mfir-'ulnmlr. ,,,u ,i 'us of G street from the east line of comer grocer, whose trade was Efghth strcot emJterIy t0 Ul0 W01il 1Ino bad, and who was sau, because or tho urattain Estnte. as provldqd by the wolf grew ' closer. This ?9I?B,nnnco No' 41C' ptt88Cd Juno "' made him smile, and for a While i The wholo of said improvement will ,., f o.,,i iw, bt let in ono contract, nud tho work the man of teas and sages, thot thereon ghall be b wltIlln twon, cheerful thinks, forgot the kinks days from the lotting of the contract. and paid his clerks their wages. ina '! cpmpietod witniu sixty . , . , , , , idays from the time of c6mmencement. miu uiiiuiiii uuun, wig uiu ik-uu riuiiH mm npei'iricauons lor me snm , clerk, put up some thankful limvroMtnont are now on fie in the phrases: his wife Was ill the i The wereon' to whom the contract Is druggist's bill had worried him jet "",8t look to the property ... . ... , lmproveu for his pay, and accept tho "Doggone your hide, I thank you for these roubles; I'm in the hole and need a role to ease my weight of troubles." The druggist paid that winsome maid his first assistant Annie, and just for luck she blew a buck for roller Skates for granny. And thus my scads brought help to I lads and girls beyond the count jing. Much trouble ceased, and I joy increased, and kept on mounting, mounting. You see, jmy friend, if you should spend your coin with local dealers, you're spreading glee and ecs tacy to beat the sunshine spiel ers. Walt Mason. For Less Money The Fifth Street Grocery Tho3. Sikco, Prop. Phone 22 TT - .'li'rt-V.JlV-'' TT1 SUGGESTIONS FOR SUMMER WHERE TO CSO lien which the Town heroby under tnkes to create against the said prop-1 orty, or the Hnucroft llondn. which I may be issued based upon the said , lions, and ho must agree to bid par, with accrued interest, for Mich Dan-, croft I!omln when tho same are of fered for sale. A certified chuck for f per cent of the amount of the bid, payable to tho Mayor ot Springfield, must accompany the bid, as liquidated damages in enso the bidder falls or refuses to enter Into tho contract nnd provide a suf ficient bond for Its faithful perform ance. Sealed bids should bo addressed to tho Hecordor, Springfield, Oregon, and must bo In his hands beforo K o'clock P. M., Juno 28th, 19tr.. The Common Council reserves the right to roject any and all bids. Dated June 1-ith. 191C. 11. E. WALKER, 42-3-4 Hecordor. Our Bank Money Orders Are Safe Cost Less Good Everywhere Our $1:5.00 or Under Bank Monoy Ordor Costo Only 5c Our $25.00 to $100.00 Bank Monoy Ordor Costs Only 10c If lost or destroyed in transmitting through the mulls, or otherwise, we give you a duplicate without any cost or red tape whatever. Commercial State Bank Capital $30,000.00 2EE3C E2EEI Tillamook Seashore Resorts Newport Wonderful scenery, dense a Delightful Ceaoltle Retreat forests, enticing trout Every charm for ,an out.- streams, miles and miles door vacation. Surf bath- of, glorious sandy beach. iny. fishinf; boating und Special Low Round Trip Fares ' pleasant social recreations, from all points with Jong Special Low Round Trip Faro3 limit. Daily and week- Ser.3on Wtek End Sunday end trains. Dairy Train .-ie.-.ka and sjie- Ask fcr further particulars and copy of booklet tial S.n 'ay Ks'jurcionH. "Seashore Tillamook County." Aak nears;t agent for c:py of booklet on N.ewport Summer Excursions Eatt California's Expositions A world's Marvel. ' Evory- Round trip tickets to East- thing complete. Tho groat- ern destinations via Call- est. event of the Century. dCtiorvisi? tfi Special Low Round Trip Fares Daily Expositions, on sale daily Splendid train service, attentive em- from all points. ployos, delightful scenery. Ask for Tull Information from nearest Agent bookIot "California and Its Two World Expooltlons" and Yo'.l can stop-pver at Shasta Springs "Wayside Notes Shasta Itoute." "MONEY" The mint makes it und undor tho terms of tho CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY" you can secure it at C por (Jcont for any legal purpose on upprov ' I Ctrl rttn 1 oat ft tt TV rma titiaxr toll nn your yvauts and wo will co-operato with you. I'ETTV & CO., 513 Den ham Bldg. Denver. t-tAG i.t4f? "i r null r -v I r . a . i w - Notice is hereby givon that tho un dersigned has filed their 11 mil account in tho estate of I'. J. Holler, deceased, and Monday, tho 2tst day of June. 1915, at 10 o'clock n. m ha been not as the time for hearing said final ac count, and tho settlement thereof. All 'persons Interested In said ostito are heroby notified to file their objections to said final account, or any particular item thereof, specifying their objec tions with tho County Clerk on or before said 21st day of Juno, 191C, at 10 o'clock a. m. I1' I EDA LOUISA HOLLER, ANNIE MARIE SANDOATIIE, MELVA JEJANETTE WATSON, Executrlces of tho Estate ot 1'. J. Dollor, Docoaaod. This Will Whet Your Appetite Tills store is filled witli the choicest groceries money can buy with groceries entirely free from all adultenitlons with groceries of tho most absolute and unquestioned pur itywith groceries that build up tho system and Instill that remarkable energy which insures success in life. NICE & MILLER Opposite Commercial Stato Bank Phone 9 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, EUGENE, OREGON Established 1883 Capital and Surplus $300,000.00 Interests on Savings Accounts a nd Time Certificates Our Agents will be glad to furnish full particulars in regard to any of the above autlngs and make reservations, outline your trip or give you interesting literature on the various places you can visit ' Ask for' nnr fnlilor nrn r,.i.in.a h r ' SOUTHERN PACiFI.C. '.John M: Scott, Gen. Pass. APo'rtlank bnitv .Notice of Teacliera' pxamluatlon ; NqIIco. is hereby given, that tho .County Superintendent of Lano Couti ty( Oregon, will hold the regular ex r.mlnation of applicants, for KUtto Cor tiflcatos at the Eugene High School. jKugono. Oregon, w,follQws: ,m , '..Acommpnoin 'w&wiesday.wdUA 30; 1916, at 9 o'clock arm., and continuing1 untU Saturday, July 3,, 1910, at 4 IP YOU NAVE NEVER TRIED THE SPRINGFIELD CREAMERY Chas. Rarlcman, Manager. Try us and bo convinced that it pays to patronize homo industries. o'clock p. in. WEDNESDAY KOHENOON U. S, History, I'hysioloey. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Head ing, Composition, Methods In Head ing, Methods in Arithmetic. priIUJISIMY FOItENJpN Arlthraotio, msipry ot wuuftion.Tf'sycuoiogy, meutoas in uoograpny . tijursday ,. ACTEltNAPN.nr qra,p mar, deograpliy. Amerra.n,ilic.W: ture, Pliyalcs, MullioUt In J.angualte, Thesis for Primary Certificate. Writing, FRIDAY FOllBNOON Theory und t-ractico, Orthography, EngllBh Lit erature, Cl)eii)lstry, I'ltlDAY AFTEItNOON-School Law,. Oeology, Algebra, Clvlca. 8A,a;pjjJAY FQHENOON-aeomotry, BXTjR'fAY XW'EltNOON-deneral History, Ilookkeeplng., ,. 4h i'l Couiity Sbbf SuftnlojBdeiltL V