Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 07, 1916, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextMTIDFORD MATTi TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON.' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1010 PAGE THREE ! TO PAY INTEREST ON nY GILSOX GARDNGIt. f WASHINGTON, Dec. 7. Why elec tric light bilU are high has been dis closed by tlio official Inquiry now be ing conducted by the District oC Co lumbia public utilities commission, in to the valua of tho local light con cern. Electric light bills are high because consumers must pay Interest on a lot of capitalized Ideas like these: 1. I3c!ng the first to think of set ting up nn electric light plant In this city. For this Washington consum ers pay Interest on $030,000. 2. Services of englnoers to "check up" tho idea of tho man who first thought of setting up a. plant In the District of Columbia, $250,000. 3. netting the franchise from congress; dinners to congressmen, and other "legal expenses," $202,000. 4. Preliminary operations and "adaptation expense' such as talk ing with other people who are Inter- h' csted In similar projects, $50,000. 5. Printing prospectuses and other litreature, $00,000. C. Compensation to promoters, $650,000. 7. Other Incidental pro-organization expense, $25,000, 8. Brokerage and commission to bankers and others, $700,000. 9. rtlght to use the streets for con dults (given by congress without com pensation), $2,500,000. 10. Attaching business to tho property, development, etc., f2 115,- 322. All this Is over, nhovo and outside any actual physical property of the company. It is their "Intangible property. Tho figures and data are supplied to tho public utilities com mission by the attorneys of the com pany at public hearings now in pro gress. Add to the above intangible value a claimed valuation of $15,000,000 for the physical properties of the com nanv, and the result is the "capital iztd" value of the concern, used by the company as a basis for niakiii rates to the consumers. Tho district commission, at the conclusion of the hearings, will pre rent their views as to a proper valua tlon and eventually will issue orders for a revision of rates. Then tho company will go into the courts and the legal mills will grind for a few years, at the end of which time Wash ington consumers will all be converts to municipal ownership. ARABIA SUNK AS TRANSPORT (Continued From rago One.) WASHINGTON, )lM.. 7. Canals are supplemental to railroads, not competitive, declared Jov Morton of Chicago in an address today before the national rivers and harbors con gress. '"The railroads are overloaded with low-class freight which for themselves and the shipper could be seui uelter by canals," lie Kind. "It is time in these dnvs nf ennin-steil lines and choked-up railroad termin als 10 consider tho waterways as a relief." Hailroads were charged bv Sena tor Chamberlain with initiating n larire nart of the piiations for improvement of rivers una Harbors. Ho declared adequate water shimiinir facilities wnuM furn ish a panacea for high rates. He concluded by urging the delegates not to "allow the press of this country to frighten you because they charge you wiin being- members ot a baud of thieves." PARIS GRIEVES OVER BUCHAREST'S FALL 1'AIiIS, Dec. 7. The news of the fall of lUieharest was received here with sorrow and mortification, al though it had been regarded as inev itable since the battle of the Argecliu wns lost. All of the newspapers sny that the event must be u lesson to tlu ullies, which ought to spur them on to more rapid and energetic action, and above all, to the organized and effective use of their common resources. Some consolation is derived from Swiss dispatches, which report that notwithstanding the German victories in liutnnnin, the German 11)0 mark bill fell to 80 francs Hie lowest price since the war, on tho Zurich bourse. AMPLE SUPPLY OF WATER from the Aegean to Malta, so that 11,A A,.n1.ln . frnna- 1 port route Corlga-Malta, used solely ij for vwir purposes, according to the ex perlenco until now. Kjiii' st,tt,!i.tv Alttmivl. i "The commander of the submarine . further ascertained that there woro ) largo batches of Chinese and other i colored persons in their national cos- tiimes on board the steamer. Ho con- x, sldered them to bo workmen soldiers such as are used in great numbers 4 behind the front by the enemies o' ' (ierniany. In spite of the clear weath- J er and careful observation he did not . perceive any women and children. J "In theso circumstances, the com- mander of the submarlno was con- vlnccd that in the case of this steamer 4 he was concerned with a transport i ship for troops in tho service of the British government which is to te considered as an auxiliary warship, according to international law, and i can therefore be treated like a war 's sh P. Ho accordingly considered liim- i self justified in attacking the steamer 'j without delay and sank It. i Ask for ltatiu "H: ' Should tho American government give tho official data showing that ? the Arabia was at the time of the tor. cdolng an ordinary pasosnger steam ier the action of the commander sfwould not have been In accordance wlth the Instructions given him since lheso Instructions arc now as before '.In agreement with the assurances of 5'tho German note of May, 1916. This Iwould then be a case of regrettable mistake from which the German gov ernment would promptly draw the ap propriate consequences." I What action the state department ill take is problematical. Secretary J ansing refused utterly to comment f n the case today and other officials ere reticent. $ Should It be known that the Arabia as, as Germany contends, a trans port, this government prouauiy uum dmlt the sinking was Justified, i I If, however. It Is shown that the fubmarlne commander was misiasen J In holding her to be a transnotr, a fiost serious sltuntion will controni ilio stain rteuartment. At the time She Sussex was sunk, Germany was old that this country would not tol- TO SUPPORT LLOYD-GEORGE (Continued From Page One). sions to the nationalists which will bring them into power. As far as the cabinet is concerned, tlic new premier has n nucleus in A. Ronnr-Law, Lord Derby, Lord Cur zon, Sir Frederick E. Smith and Sir Kdward Carson, while Viscount Heading, the lord chief .justice, is likely to join the ministry. May Get IjiureR Other liberal members may be drawn from men such as Sir Freder ick .Cuwlcy, member of the house of commons lrom the I'rcstuick divis ion of Lancashire, and Sir George Pollard, member from the Keelcs di vision of Lancashire, who, although the public has heard little of them, have done efficient work in commit tees. Dr. Christopher Addison, par liamentary undcr-sccretary for mun itions, is almost certain to havo a place in the cabinet, and Colonel Winston Spencer Churchill, former first lord of the admiralty, is slated for a high office. Under tho- circumstances, it Islio- lieved the construction of the cab inet will he a matter of only a day or so, and that by Monday the new gov emment will meet the house of com mons to learn what manner of rccep tion will be accorded it. A test of its strength can be made on the vote of credit which must be moved im mediately. Today's session of the house of commons was expected to be n for mal one, it being doubtful whether any of the ministers would put in an appearance. ELECTRICAL WEEK, --DO II BY Celebration ot America's electrical week In Medford Is half over and thoso in tho electric business doclare that the public has been spending the time profitably learning how to "do It electrically." Each day has found many new faces in electrical stores looking over various conveniences for homo, farm and factory, which are on display, and as a result there will be far more electrical things given for Christmas presents this year than ever before. Paul's electrical store is a blaze of Ight all the time and they will keep open of evenings every night the bal ance of this week. There will be mu sic and souvenirs for the ladies. All are invited to call and see that up to-date electrical store. (Continued From rage One.) much us ull surveys and water meas urements have been made, it will not he neeessnry for tho directors to spend 5 cents per acre on investiga tions. After they decide on what they think is the best proposition, the land owners will vote to accept or re ject the proposition. Thus it will he seen that tho first election is only a stepping stone, and that the land owners have at all times the final sny, Kxcniptions. "The district law provides that all lauds on which water cannot be put by gravity, or which cannot he bene fited by irrigation, shall ho eliminat ed bv Hie directors of the district." DIED ENNEY At the residence of H. S. Rrumble, ifedford, Or., December (1, Margaret M. Enney, wife of tho lato Stephen S. Enney. Mrs. Enney wns a native of" Cook county, Illinois, nge 73 years. She leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters, Cora F. Wilson and Mable E. Hrumblo. Fu neral services will be held nt the, Free .Methodist church on Sumlnyi December 10, nt 2 p. m.( Rev. Smillf officiating. Interment in I. O. O. i cemetery. , ) Beit Peck Is spending a few days Itf Kosnburg attending to business mat-? ters. ! i ask the state engineer of Oregon or the water resources branch of the United States geological survey, Portland, Or, under whose supervis ion records of the wnter measure ments have been taken. The report of the United States reclamation en gineer, which wns made at tho re quest of the Fanners & Fruitgrow ers' league of the Kogue River val ley, states that there is sufficient water for 35,000 acres. Canal Company's Offer. "The Canal company has offered the district water for 20,000 acres at $40 per acre. The company will complete the entire canal from the intnkc to Willow Springs for this sum. The entire maintenance cost for the district of 20,000 acres is es timated at not to exceed $1.75 per acre. "The cost of construction, owing to increased price of labor and mater ial, will be at least 20 per cent higher than it was lust summon when this proposition was . submitted. The reclamation service engineers care fully estimated the cost nt that time to be $-10 per acre. Read that re port, decide for yourself whether this is a fair proposition or not. Payment, How Mad. "For the first five years, under the district plan, the maintenance charge only has to bo paid. On the sixth year tho land owners begin paying interest on the principal at the rato of 6 per cent per annum, wlule no payments aro due on the principal until the eleventh year, and then only 5 per cent of the principal; on the twelfth year, 0 per cent ; on the thir teenth year, 7 per cent, etc., until the principal has been fully paid up nt the end of the twentieth year. After this there is nothing to pay except maintenance. 1 'munition of District, "The election to he held December 27 is to elrct five directors. They cannot nmlie n contract with any one for water, but must investigate every proposition put up io them. Inns- What Mothers Say The experience of thosn who have used "Mother's Filfnd" should merit exriectiint moth. .era consideration at this lima. rfnetid "Win th. mmn nf hnl.kt rnornln ilrknrM und nau- ratm couimionj before cou-Qneaient." jriend Ipg dHfrerr by the bnenre of the t?ero pain occ&jioned by iuch an event. MM. , nnend "Rflnr T1 trnt tmmAv tm tit the Brratmt aMlitfinee In premrinf the yltm tor mcb a rlmr)." sirs. . ntir driiirrlst it. Write for frpn nod Intercut. nr book ! on Motherhood. 1 Thu Praf.fMd Rtinilatnr Co. fns l.nmnr BHy. Atlanta, Oa. OUR STOCK Dodge Bros. Motor Cars Hudson Super-Six United States Tires and Tubes Oils, Greases, Bump ers, Mud Chains, etc. Bernard Motor Co., Inc. GEO. S. TKEICIILER, Pres. and Mgr. VAX IJ. PIERSON, See. and Trcas. The Cameo Revival There was a time when ev ery lady's jewel box con tained a highly prized Cameo Set for use on dress occasions. Today the Cameo is quite the "fashionable thing," and this establishment is well prepared with a splendid collection of Cameo Brooches, coral and shell, in the plain, engrav ed and more elaborate mountings. Cameo Rings are quite the proper thing also. All articles bought here are Engraved Free of Charge. Martin J. Reddy, The Jeweler Visitors Always Welcome Phone 10 Medford, Ore. Careful Christmas Buyers ore already malting their Itinmond and other selections mid having them placed aside for later delivery. Warner Lenses for all cars Master Dimmers for Fords both comply with the new dimmer ordinance C. E. GATES THE Dresses $18 Still some beautiful models to choose from in Silk and Combina tion Dresses, actual values to $42.50, now .'. $18-00 Dress Skirts $4.98 You may choose from the entire line, of I)rcss Skirts, values to $13.50, now $4.98 Others at $2.98 and $3.98 Rain Coats $7.98 Goodrich Rubbeiizcd Rain Coats, absolutely defy die rain, $13.50 values, now $7.98 Other Rain Coats at $3.98, $9.98, $11.98 and $13.98 FURS At prices you will never be able to duplicate again not cheap furs, but dependable furs. Large White Iceland Fox Set, value $39.50, now $22.50 Large IJlaek Pointed Russian Wolf Set, $312.50 value . $22.00 Japanese Mink Collar, $24.50 val ues, now $13.98 Russian Mink Muff, $8.50 value, now $-4.98 The above are only a few sample prices a $1500 stock to choose from. $5 rack Suits and Coats Trimmed Hats Some dandy bargains on this rack in medium and light weight Coats, only four suits and about twenty Coats, values to $25.00, closing out at ..$5.00 $10 rack of Coats About 23 Coats to choose from, mixtures, plaids and plain colors, closing out price $10.00 For $14.00 Your choice, of any Suit, or Coat in stock, values to $40, Friday and Saturday $14.00 Sweaters $6.50 Sweaters $3.98 $4.50 Sweaters $2.69 $5.00 Wool Middies $3.39 $4.50 Wool Middies $2.98 $8.50 White Serge Middies . $3.98 $1.50 and $2 Middies 98 $3.00 Wool Waists 98 $6.50 Lingerie "Waists 98 $7.50 Crepe and Lace Waists at $3.98 $6.00 Silk Petticoats $3-39 AHRENS' CLOSING OUT SALE ClosingOutSale Is a Great Opportunity for Christmas Shoppers since every year the custom is growing more to giving useful gifts and this sale offers unlimited oppotunities for the Christ mas Shoppers to save on these useful J presents. Furs, Coats, Dresses, Skirts, Wool Middies, Umbrellas, Silk Hose, Handker chiefs, Silk Petticoats, Padded Robes, Bath Robes, Silk and Crepe Kimonas, Jewelry, Novelties, Shell Goods, Hand Bags, Plumes, Hats, Ribbons, Character Dolls, Sweaters, and all of these and many more at Bargain Prices. All must go. Your choice of 75 Trimmed Hats, values to $6.50, closing out sale..$l Trimmed Hats $2 Your choice of another big lot of Trimmed Hats, values to $8, clos ing out price .......$2.00 Trimmed Hats $2.98, $3.98 Your choice of the entire line of Trimmed Hats, patterns and all in cluded, values to $15.00, some beau ties to choose from..$3.98, $3.98 ' Dolls Ribbons Ribbons, values to 45c, yd 19 Ribbons, values to $1.25, yd.....39 $2 Velvets and Silks, yd 98 75c Jap Silk, yd 39 60c Ruchings, yd 19 Holiday Boxes 4c and 8 75c, Dolls 49 $1.00 Dolls 79 $1.25 and'$1.50 Dolls 98 rate "regrettable mistake.