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yt " ! -if.' TWO COUHIEK ' dnvolnl to th beat Intern) of HI'llAY and WIIKKI.KH COUNT. Th. Illwrnl nitron Mr of thaeltlaon of thla mo tlun I rnupwitfully vllcltcrt. - Published rtmry Thursday by ' RUSSELL D. PRICE. Subscription Rsts fTiir v..,f...,..1.00 Six Month.: .10 Thrsa Months M VOL. XIIL Sl'llAiT, . WTJEEUSB COUNTY, OBEOONTnintSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1915. ' NO. 27. , WORLD'S DOINGS OF CURRENT WEEK Brief Resume of General News From All Around the Earth. UNIVERSAL HAPPENINGS LI A V Live News Items of All Nations and Pacific Northwest Condensed for Our Busy Readers. Russians report Inflicting heavy loss on lurks in Caucasus campaign. British minister of war munitions declare he baa control of 845 plant. A ' recent German military decree ia said to nave declared that peace ii cer tain by October. " Pctrograd Joyfully announces the re- pulae of a German naval force from the Gulf of Riga. After extensive Inspection, the Ore gon hop crop for 1916 ia estimated at less than 100,000 bales. Baron Kikujlo Ishii, new Japanese minister of foreign affairs, Is said to be a Arm friend of United States. President Leonard, of the Chicago Stock Yards, declares the "foot and mouth" disease to be under control. William Barnes, Jr., speaking be fore the New York state constitutional convention, likened Roosevelt to Dis marck. General economy and thrift is being urged as a regular study In the public schools by the National Educational association. A Chicago, packing house has been asked to name a spot cash price for 1,000,000 head of American beef cattle delivered at Liverpool. United States consul at Sandakan, ' Borneo, ssys Turkish authorities are trying to incite Mohammedan resi dents of the Philippines to a religious war. ', v ;, :'?,!.& Under direction of the French, Ger man prisoners are transforming the antiquated towna of Morocco into strictly up-to-date cities, with all the very best modern buildings and inv provements. Mali order liquor houses of Horn brook. Cal., just, across the Oregon line, are said to bepreparing for a big business, in anticipation of the going into effect of the prohibition law in Oregon and Washington Jan. 1, 1916. Forest fires in Lyttle Creek canyon near San Bernardino, Cal., have leaped the fire brakes and are On their way into the spruce timber. The flames have already destroyed timber and watershed brush covering 2000 acres. Forty additional men have been sent, Sweeping reductions in the anthra cite freight rates of railroads handling 80 per cent of the country's anthracite production were ordered by the Inter state Commerce commission in a decis ion which held the carriers guilty of giving illegal preferential treatment to allied coal companies. Scarcity of men is a common com plaint in the farming district about Antelope, Mont. With one of the big gest harvests in the history of the country approaching, practically all the farmers are without sufficient help, and in many cases, it is said, women will have to take to the fields The "song of hate" against England and written by a German, is deplored by newspapers of Berlin. The remains of Mrs! John D. Rocke feller have been interred and the place of burial is being guarded, The steamship Seward sailed from Seattle for Anchorage, Cook Inlet, with 600 tons of heavy steel rails and 1,600,000 feet of lumber for the gov ernment railroad. The rails will be used for construction of four miles of yard tracks at Anchorage. The lum ber will construct bridges along the Matanuska river; " ' ' Hiram Maxim is credited by the London correspondent of the Petit Parisien with having invented a simple and inexpensive contrivance to protect soldiers from the effects of deadly gases employed in battle. This device is designed to cause the gases to rise and pass over the heads of the men against whom they are directed. Pope Benedict has determined to make a hew appeal for peace, accord ing to the newspaper Roma, which de- clares the pontiff 'is resolved to use every means within his power to bring about the desired result. He will ask the help of the Episcopate and, the newspaper asserts, is even considering the convocation of a universal council of the church at Rome. THOMAS A. EDISON (pz. 1 I : t Ii 3 ' . fa II k til t'ti " 17 Mr. Edison has accepted the post- tion of head ef the new navy bureau of Invention. Besides his other great ac complishments, ha Is an expert on sub marines and hss In hand several Im provements for the undersea craft NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA IN ACCORD J DEALING WITH MEXICO Washington, D. C. Powers of North and South America already have agreed upon a definite plan for deal lng with the Mexican problem, and when the Pan-American conference is resumed in New York the program will bo formally ratified. This Information came from Secre tary Lansing, who though he would not discuss details, said he was decld edly encouraged over the prospect. The confidence expressed by offi cials gonerally here, that the confer ees who are representing the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Qua temala and Uruguay will be able to ahape a course likely to bring peace and restore constitutional government In Mexico, is due to the fact that all are agreed that most of the people of tho revolution-torn republio are thor oughly sick of war and with encour agement from friendly powers will promptly Join in the movement to clean house. ' A largo section of the country and a vast majority of the people have not been Involved In the fighting wblcb followed the overthrow of Muerta. Moreover, ' It has been . reported to President Wilson and Secretary Lan sing that only the fear of reprisals by the military chieftains has kept the people in subjection while the country has been Impoverished by the battles of relatively small forces of armed men. 1 Reaching their conclusion on these reports, the Pan-American conferees are understood to have determined to present the situation to all of the var ious elements in Mexico, addressing directly not only General Carranza, Villa and ZaData. but the- eovernors of states, all military leaders with any considerable following and other influ ential men, urging them to come to gether for a caucus at which a sub stantial provisional government might be framed. A government so set up would have the support of the United States and other American republics. John D. Rockefeller Changed Man a L ft ft. lttt V JinCe Recent Death Of Wife Cleveland" O. There is a changed master at Forest Hill, the big East Cleveland estate of John D. Rockefel ler. That is what Rockefeller's clos est friends are saying after visits to Forest Hill. The oldest inhabitant who has cared for the lawns and drives of Forest Hill for years knows why their master has cbanged. It Is because their mistress has gone, they say. For the first time Mr. Rockefeller tramps and drives about his estate without the compan ionship of his wife. ... t The attendants tell, too, how the changed master broke down and cried at his first breakfast at Forest Hill after his return because of the vacant chair. Rockefeller used to play golf with a keen delight. He plays seldom now, and wltbout the old-time zeal. Canal 8oon to Be Clear. Washington, D. C. Half a mile of earth which slid into the Panama Ca nal last week, reducing the depth through Gaillard cut to 19 feet, will have been dredged away within the next three days, canal officials report Ten steamers are awaiting passage through the cut. Taft Is Grandpa Now. Bar Harbor, Me. Announcement of the arrival of exPresldent Taft's first grandchild was made bere Wednes day. The child, a boy, was born to Mrs. Robert Taft at her summer home three days before, but the fact did not become generally known until now. ILLS OE BUSINESS HEARD BY BOARD Federal Commission Is Asked to Give Remedial Advice. LUMBER INDUSTRY IS INJURED MOST I Existing Depression Laid at Door of European War and Removal of Protection of High Tariff. Busines in the Pacific Northwest Is bad that was freely and frankly and almost unanimously admitted before the Federal Trade commissioners hear ing held in Portland. But what caused it to be bad, and how to improve ft. were elements in the situation that brought forth many conflicting the ories. All witnesses were agreed, how ever, that the commission can be and should be of material assistance in bringing about the improvement. There was universal agreement, too. on the proposition that the lumber in dustry ia the backbone of business in 0RVILLE WRIGHT New photograph of Orvflle Wright, who, as a member of the new board of experts, will place at tho command of the navy department bis great knowledge of aeroplanes and aero nautics. the Pacific Northwest, and ' that the lumber industry, more than any other, is experiencing distressing demoraliz ation. Most attention was given to the lumber situation in the hearine that occupied the attention of the commis- ion for four hours, but the grain situ ation, the fruit situation and various other industries that represent the Pacific Northwest received ample at tention. The commission's hearings were in formal, although all the testimony was transcribed for future reference by the commission. The session was opened by Joseph JS. Dawes, the chairman, who subsequently asked C. C. Colt. of Portland, to preside, viviiiviivo biiaw novo ajuij- tributed to the present stagnation of The various elements that have con- the lumber industry were presented for the commission's review, Foremost in the list of causes was placed the diminishing demand due to the European war, but next in order and closely behind it were placed care less financing and speculation. . Diffi culty in obtaining charters also was named as a contributing factor, and this condition, it was pointed out, was due entirely to the war. The commission also received some written testimony in addition to the oral evidence, and some of these doc uments emphasized the tariff as the probable cause of depression in some branches of the lumber industry, par ticularly the shingle industry. Re moval of the shingle tariff has permit ted shingles manufactured in British Columbia to enter into unnatural com petition with the shingle manufac turers of Oregon and Washington. Young Turks Scorn Chief. Rome Reports have been received from Constantinople that the Young Turks held a meeting at which Enver Pasha, Turkish minister of war, argued the necessity for breaking relations with Italy and thus freeing Turkey from the "leading spy," namely, the Italian ambassador, and simultaneously adopting severe measures against the Italians. After a long discussion, it is reported, the meeting decided to postpone a defintie decision. OREGON STATE NEWS , HowDairymen Succeed. .Oregon Agricultural College, Cor vallis-SuccessfuTdalrymen-are-ihose who produce the largest amount of milk and butter at the lowest cost pos sible. . Large and cheap production de pends on the use of cows that have in herited the function of producing large amounts of milk, and supplying them with economical nutrients. Inherited productivity is determined by test ap plied to ancestors and to the individual cow, and economical feeding calls for food In such forms and amounts as will enable the cow to exercise her in herited ability to its full extent with out drawing upon her own body for milk material. ' From the foregoing, taken from Professor Graves' bulletin on feeding the dairy cow, it is seen that profitable dairying is rapidly being reduced to an exact science, and that it will be profitable just to the degree that it is conducted on scientific lines. System in breeding and feeding, and the right system at that, is requisite to steady consistent success. Hap-hazard meth ods of selecting the dairy cows and maintaining the dairy herd may occa sionally win . when conditions are favorable, but assured success only awaits those who enter systematically upon the work of securing real dairy cows fox the dairy and then feeding them In such a way that their bodies will be maintained and their milk flow kept at the maximum for the amount oi ieea consumed with tne least waste and at the least cost. .. . Of course, the handling and market- ing of the milk and dairy products are parts oi this system, but that is an other story. Those who are interested in proper methods of feeding may get a copy of the bulletin, "Feeding the Dairy Cow," prepared by Professor Graves and issued by the college , ex- I tension division, Corvallis, Oregon. $600,000 Plant to Rise, -r: Medford Two industrial projects, vital to the future economic and agri cultural prosperity of the Rogue River valley, are assured : The beet sugar factory promoted by the Western Sugar company, backed by Mormon capitalists, and the Portland Beaver Cement plant at Gold Hill. Both projects represent an outlay of more than si.uuu.uuu. a ibUU.OUO factory will be built in the, Rogue River valley in time to handle the 1916 crop. , The Portland Beaver Cement plant at Gold Hill has issued a call for its superintendents, foremen and employes , i. t . which has been in course of construc tion for the last 18 months, is now 85 per cent completed and practically all of the machinery' has been received and installed. The analysis of rock near Gold Hill shows one of the finest deposits of cement 'material in the West. Tests mode by the beet sugar expert of seed planted in the valley this year shows a high degree of saccharine and size and productiveness. On some land sowed to beets the crop is estimated at from 20 to 24 tons to the acre. The beets have not yet reached the height of their development. In the best sugar beet districts of the Rocky Mountain states, the aver age tonnage is from 15 to 20 tons an acre. The bottom land is highly adapted for the growth of beets. Mr. Bramwell will arrive in Medford soon and with the sugar interest expert A. Storey will pass a month inspecting conditions here. . Too Few Sign Petitions. Marshfield The movement for bond ing Coos county for $370,000 to con struct "permanent" roads met a rebuff when the petitions were circulated for two days and, instead of the required 1000, less than 500 signed them. The campaign was opened as a plank road proposal, but the plan was criticised. The petitions were drawn by District Attorney Liljeqvist, and the promoters stated the word "permanent" would be construed as hard surface when the court would finally pass upon the term. It is planned to obtain another 500 names and ask the County court to grant a special election. Woman Runs for Office. Roseburg Mrs. F. E. Alley, wife of a former Roseburg land attorney and prominent horseman, has an nounced her candidacy for the office of city treasurer. Miss Agnes Pitchford, incumbent of the office has declined to accept another term. After August 1 she will pass her entire time looking after other interest in this section. I SIX INDICTED EOR EASTLAND DISASTER Charges of Manslaughter and Negligence Are Made. JURY HOLDS SHIP WAS UNSEAWORTHY Company Officials Accused of Guilty Knowledge and Ballast Was Not Understood by Engineer. Chicago Indictments charging man slaughter and criminal carelessness were returned before Judge Kersten In the criminal court Thursday in connec tion with the Eastland disaster. The captain and engineer and four officers of the St. .Joseph-Chicago Steamship company, owners of the boat, were named. Those indicted were : George T. Arnold, president of the company; William H. Hull, vice president and general manager; W. C. Steele, secretary-treasurer; Ray W. Davis, assistant secretary-treasurer; Harry Pedersen, captain; Joseph M. Erickson, engineer. Bonds were fixed at 120,000 each for the company, officials and $10,00 each for Pedersen and Erickson. The two loaf noma1 ova nVtamtA tr?t1t MViminol carelessness, and the officials with manslaughter. Senai-ata billa were retnrn!rinRt th ntin nH th tmirinr whiu the four officials were named in a joint indictment. The bill against the offi cials contained five counts, charging: 1. That they knew the Eastland was unseaworthy and had no stability. Z. , That they permitted Z5U0 pass engers aboard the vessel, which is more than its carrying capacity. 3. That . they were negligent in hiring an incompetent engineer, who, because of his lack of skill, was unable to control the boat properly. 4. That the crew did not number enough hands to manage and control the Eastland properly. 5. That the ballast tanks were al lowed to be out of repair and not filled with water. Against Captain Pedersen these charges were brought: 1 That Via rurmitH ahnaTvl tliA a jge, number of passengers than she could safelv carry. 2. That he neglected to warn the passengers to leave the Eastland when it became apparent to him that she was about to turn over. 3. That he was negligent in not seeing that the ballast tanks were properlyifiUed and in good repair. 4. That he was negligent in not seeing that the chalk holes and gang ways were closed when the ship was loaded. The counts in the indictment of Erickson are in essential similar to those against Pedersen. The reportof the grand lury finds that the disaster was caused by "in stability under conditions of loading,' and says that the instability was 4ue to "one of three main causes, . or ahy two, or all three of them," as follows: First The overloading of the vessel with passengers. Second Themishandling of water ballast. Third The construction of the ves sel. Public Should Bite the Bubble to Be Safe at Drinking Fountains Washington, D. C. "Bite the bub ble" is the latest "health hint" from the United States Public Health and Marine Hospital service. An expert for the Marine Hospital service says: "If improperly constructed or im properly used, the bubbling drinking fountain may be a greater menace to health than the common drinking cup. The other day an inspector of the Public Health service took a seat be side a bubbling drinking fountain in a railway station and watched the way it was used. Forty-seven different per sons, 11 men, 22 women and 14 chil dren used the bubbling fountain. In almost every case the lips were placed almost completely around the metal ball from which the water spurted. Northwest Business Big. - Washington, D. C Reports re- cevied by comptroller of the currency from bank examiners in the Northwest on business conditions in that section are digested as follows by the comp troller: "There is unusual activity in Alaska trade. The livestock, agricul ture, fruit, dairying and salmon in dustries are also active. The lumber and building trades alone are reported as being depressed. The cereal crop will be unusually good. SELECTION OF LAYERS Professor Kent Gives Rules Fol lowed at Cornell. Examination of Ear Lobe Is Consid ered to B Almost Infallible Vei. vety Texture ef Hen's Comb ' ,' Also Good.- The expert eye can readily detect laying hens among a flock of nonlay- ers. Professor Kent gives the follow ing rules observed at Cornell, soma of which were worked out some years ago by the Connecticut experiment station: Yellow-legged birds quickly lay off the color in their shanks when they are laying. A hen which Is laying heavily almost loses the yellow color out of her shanks. After molting the yellow color returns quickly. Examination of the ear lobe is con sidered to be almost Infallible. A chalky white ear lobe Indicates a bird is laying heavily, whereas a cream-col ored one shows the bird Is laying mod erately, has Just started or has Just stopped. A milk-colored ear lobe shows the ben has laid slightly or has stopped laying. A very yellow or dark . ear lobe Indicates the hen has not laid at all. It is to be remembered that an ex- tremely white ear lobe also may mean , very low vitality. The more velvety the texture of the comb of a hen Is the better Is her health, and It is almost a certain sign she Is laying heavily. Out of 40 hens under observation at Cornell, six with chalky white ear i A Mixed Flock. lobes showed that they had laid 22 eggs that week, 16 eggs the previous -week and nine the week before that Of six other hens with creamy ear , lobes, four laid 15 eggs that week and three laid 12 the week before and three more laid nine eggs the prior week. , Seven' hens with yellow ear lobes were examined and only one of them had laid an egg that week and four : the week before. , Nine hens with very dark ear lobes showed that they had not laid an egg for weeks. . " . t Keep Separator Milk Sweet A little carbonate of soda will keep separator milk quite sweet and pala table for the pigs, and it is a good idea to have a little of this on hand In warm weather. ... . . - . . Ideal Place for Chickens. The ideal place to raise chickens is on an alfaira or clover patch, or at the end of a corn, mangel or turnip patch, where Insect life is fairly abun dant - : Make Honey Anywhere. ' There are few places in the country where one or more colonies of bees cannot make honey. It is true that the natural surroundings may be un favorable to the bees, but one who has no experience is often aston ished at the distance bees will go In search of nectar of the flowers. Bad Practices With Colts. There Is danger during hot days In allowing the young foal to travel long . distances. Bad practice also to leave the foal at homo and keep the mare ' four or five hours away from It be cause she is apt to work herself Into a fever and sometimes this condition kills when tho colt suckles. Good Tomato Trellis. Chicken wire makes a good trellis , for tomatoes. A single stake will do, or a barrel-hoop supported about two, feed from the ground Is good. ' ; Turkeys as Gleaner. j Turkeys are excellent gleaners, and what would otherwise go to waste In distant grain feeds may be utilized by, them. rx.'S.-... ... i IT J i ... , - -'i v. . . - i! 0 P. ; i V ll n