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PAGE FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, BEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1931 L Citizens Dig Deep in Pockets to Purchase Three Castles for Ruler Iron Mines Responsible for Prosperity WA3HINOTOW, D. O (8pt.) Citl ens of Luxembourg, Europe's last grand duchy, think a lot of their aoverelgn, Grand Duchei Charlotte. The; recently pulled approximately 2,800,000 from their own pockets to purchase for her the three castles which bankruptcy was forcing her to aell. Since tiny Luxembourg's Inhabi tants number only about 300,783, the mount voted meant an average of a from each man, woman and child Jn the realm. "This Is not the first time that Luxembourg subjects have expressed .admiration of their ruler." says a bulletin from the Washington, D. C, headquarters of the National Geo graphic society. "Given a choice 01 government in 1010, they cast only 10,885 votes for a republican regime, as against 60,811 votes for having Charlotte on tha throne. Contribute to World's Iron. "The generosity of Luxembourg's , eltlzcns Is understandable- when one fwmembors the exvreme prosperity of this diminutive country tucked away In a corner between Belgium, Prance and Germany. Every one la em- j ployed, either In agriculture, mining, metallurgical or related Industries. "Underlying part of Luxembourg sjre the world's second largest Iron ore fields, the Lorraine ore deposits which continue underneath north ' eastern France and southern Bel glum. Luxembourg's wealth comes chiefly from the extraction and pmeltlng of ore. In 1033 this scrap pf a country, only 990 square miles In extent, had 40 blast furnaces and even steel works: It produced 9,314, 003 metric tons of Iron ore, and H, 055,574 metric tons of steel. Other ' frnportnnt Industries Include the making of gloves, wines, cement, woven wear, fancy leather, paper and tobacco, "Although tha soil la not particu larly fertile, about one-third of the population Is engaged In agriculture, and raises numerous crops success fully by Intelligent, scientific farm ing. Every farm boy attends an agri cultural school. A college of agri culture neat Ettelbruck offen free fjtngnosls of soils. Contains a "Little Switzerland." Tuxembourg'a plains are covered With fields of oata and potatoes; or chards; and vineyards, which In a good season yield 1,350,000 gallons of wine. Other crops are wheat, flax, hemp, and rapeseed, from which is cxtrncted an oil used for quenching ateel. "Cattle raising Is Important. Stlmu. kited by prlsioa offered annually for the finest livestock, Luxembourgers are constantly Importing better breeds of cattle and horses from Bel- glum, as well as goats from Switzer land. I "Bordered by Prance and Germany. I Luxembourg recognizes 'both French and German as Its official languages. Though a chjp off ancient Germany, and the place of origin of five Oer man emperors, Luxembourg is more French than German In sentiment. During the World War, when the kaiser, having violated Luxembourg's I neutrality, established him so If in I the city of Luxembourg and sought I to Join Its famous Casino club, mem- j hers closed the club. Luxembourg Is ' Stow united in an economic union With Belgium. "Luxembourg encompasses glon smaller than Rhode Island great variety of scenery. Its orchards, .vineyards and cultivated fields checker the southern part, known as tha 'good country which lies In the basin of the Moselle river. The south west countryside, to which black patches of Iron ore and refuse give the name The Black Country,' glows with the fires of blast furnacm and teel works. The eastern part of the duchy is called 'Little Switzerland' because of narrow charms winding among huge fantastic cliffs and for ests. Country of haunted Castles, The mast picturesque scenery In found in the north, whrre huge plateaus rising 1300 to 1000 feet above sea level, split by deep fis sures, often bear ruined castles on their summits. A few of the mattes have been converted prosaically into preserve factories or distilleries, but the ruins of many remain unten anted except by wind and rain. Tim idly penetrating their somber dun geons and damp subterranean pas sages, visitor start at mysterious sounds. Guides explain thews as the whirring of lnvtnlble spinning wheels, the clicking of ghostly dice, or the pattering feet of 'the little people.' "Overlooked by most tourists seek lng the more spectacular offering of Prance, Dplgiuni. or Germany. Luxembourg possesses unspoiled beauty. In Its capital, cathedral Chimes ring out the refrain of the national hymn, which begins 'We wish to remain Just as we are.' This national motto is singularly appro priate. For the country still keeps up Its ancient customs, such as pil grimages to wonder-working statues, and the dancing religious procession of Schternach. Luxembourg m n and women working in the fleHa flock to church when the Angelua rings A visitor watching them walking' slowly across the peaceful country side, sees a living Millet landscape and catches the spirit of this tiny contented Arcadia," scheduled to start In January, and announcement of the appointing of enumerators la expected to be made within the next week or ten days. The appointments. It ta understood, will be made by the census supervisor. The census will collect ydata on farm acreage, crops grown, buildings, fencing, number of livestock, and number of people residing on the farm, how long the owner has en gaged In farming. The farm census was originally scheduled for last October. Republi can leaders charged It was a "Demo crat lo plan to contact voters on the eve of a general election." Due to Inability to arrange preliminary de tails, the census taking was delayed. Mo Instructions for the taking of the farm census have yet been re ceived by County Agent Robert G. Fowler, . Railroader Dies PORTLAND, Ore.. Dec. 20. AP) ohn H. ("Jack") O'Neill, 07, travel ing passenger agent for the Union Paclflo railroad for many years, died here today. He had been in the rail road's service since March 1, 1887. when he was employed at Omaha. FOOTBALL HERO GOES TO INSANE ASYLUM OAKLAND, Cal.. Dec. 13. AP Ralston ("Rusty") Gill, former Uni versity of California football hero and candidate for all-America honors In 1930, was ordered committed jo Ag. new state hospital today as a mental case. Tricycles get them repaired or pajnted for Xmaa. Medford Cycle. 33 N. Fir. : il ii Mot o Bilte . 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