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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
500. 100000 INVOLVED
State Railroad Commission lnvestlgat.
lng Rates Of Power Companies.

Portland. d.-ponding before tle state
railroad commission az this time are
95 formal complaints, OF which 90 re-
late to railroads and 30 to public util'
ities. aud ii5 informal complaints, So
Of which are In connection with rail-
road questions aud 63 la connection
win pul ,Io utilities.
Twenty-Five of the utility cnsos In
volye tho physical valuation of plants.
either OF electric light, power water.
telopnoao ur street railway systems,
Some lucl oi the graf Importance OF
this pha,o OF the commissions work
may be- gained from the fact that these
valuations reach into a towns aud
cities OF the state, including all the
principal municipalities except Pen
dleton. Astoria, Roseburg aud Albany.
More than that. "A total OF $50, 600, 900
Is Involved In the investigation which
the commission is conducting into the
light, power ana heating rates of the
Portland Railway, Light a Power com
pany the Eastern Oregon Light a
Power company aud the California
Oregon Power company
The commission also has before Il
IS railroad valuation matters. inyolv.
ing appralsals of physical properties
OF that number OF lines. Practically
every railroad In the state is included
In this appraisement, the purpose OF
which is to find "A basis for fixlng
rates,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
REVOLT IN MEXICAN
CAPITAL IS FEARED
Diplomatic Quarters Uneasy as
Ito Fate OF Foreigners
in Mexico City.

Washington.-Much apprehension
was expressed in diplomatic quarters
as to the fate OF foreigners at Mexico
city In case sudden revolt should
overthrow Huerta aud permit the en-
try of the Zapatans and other undis'
clplined rebel bands, These foreign
ers are said to number 5000. not count.
ing the Americans. most OF whom have
left.
Word has reached some OF the lega'
tlons here OF savage threats Zapata
has sent TO leading citizens and their
wives and daughters in towns near
where he was operating. One mes.
sage is said TO have notified a prom
inent citizen that when the town was
captured Zapata would cut off his ears
and "eat them fried"
The chief fear in diplomatic quar-
ters is that the city will be oyerrun
and looted.
Official dispatches 10 the state de-
partment from the Brazilian legation
In Mexico City says that four corre-
spondents held in Mexico City were
released. Medill Mccormick. r. III.
Davis. Walter Whiffen and A. j. Sut'
ton left by refugee train for Vera
Cruz. AS reason for the arrest OF
the newspaper men, It is reported that
they had asked for permission TO en-
ter the Mexican federal lines, but.
without waiting to receive it, had pro-
ceded to Mexico City.
Justice Lamar. OF the United States
supreme court, and Frederick w, Leh'
mann. former solicitor-general, were
chosen by President Wilson as the
American representatives in mediation
negotiations before the South Ameri-
can triumvirate at Niagara Falls. Ont.
next Monday.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14

the rebel troops on the other, Sonora
Huerta does not give mp her social ac-
tivities.
She is fond OF the things that her
husband likes, On Sundays she at
tends the bullhghts. SO popular In Mex
leo, and. like her husband. mingles
freely with the masses. she can be
frequently seen in the Mexican cafes
In the evenings winlng. dining and
dancing. and one would little realize
the great cares that hang over the
shoulders OF her soldier husband,
She loves her children dearly Her
son was recently married The cere-
mony was performed about the time
American Charge dAfraires o'Shaugh-
messy was handed his passports by the
Mexican minister OF foreign relations
Although representative OF a hostile
government. O'Shaughnessy, who is a
close friend OF the dictator's family.
was urged 10 remain In Mexico City
not as an official representative OF the
United States government, but rather
as a private citizen. and attend the
marriage of Sonora Huerta's son
He, life Is full OF activity. She looks
not Ia tomorrow and lives only for to
day II Is she, deSirous OF retaining
the highest social position In all Mex
leo and nf residing In the National pail
ace who urges the stanch old Indian
20 hold On 10 the last 10 defy the pow
erS of the civilized world ana dght for
the retention Of the position stained by
blood uf his predecessor
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
OREGON NEWS NOTES
or GENERAL INTEREST
Events Occurring Throughout
the State During the Past
Week.
Summer Normal Attracts.

Monmouth.-Teacher in many dis.
tricts of Oregon, experienced and in
experienced, and high school grad
yates are among the inquirers regard
ing the summer school session to be-
gin at the Oregon normal school on
June 20. Prospects are becoming
more favorable to fill to a greater ex-
tent the increasing demand for teach
ers in the state. Teachers who can
not attend school during the regular
winter term are given an opportunity
20 take the usual courses and apply
their credits toward graduation at
aome future date.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
CLIMATES EFFECT ON WHEAT
interesting Experiments Made Prove
Soil ls Secondary.

Soil Is Secondary.
Washington Experiments conduct
ed 10y the department OF agriculture
demonstrate that climate is the chief
factor IN determining the varying
characteristics of wheat grown in diff
fercnt regions. It WIS announced.
TO ascertain this experimenters grew
wheat for six years In California. Kan.
sns aud Maryland Oh soil taken from
each of these states. The results show
ed that ull wheat grown In California.
for example. was much alike. whether
raised on soil of that stute or On soil
imported from Kansas and Maryland
On the other hand II differed consider.
ably from the Kansas and Maryland
wheat. no matter on what soll these
were grown. In other words. II is stat.
ed the wheat grown on the three soils
In one locality was similar In compost.
tlon aud appearance. hut quite differ.
cnt from the same whcnt grown on the
mmc soils In the two other localities.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
SEEKING LAFITTE TREASURE.
Two Parties Have Chart Disclosing the
Hoard's Whereabouts.

Gueydan. La.-An expedition, headed
by Captain J. ID. Bonnin. from Guey-
dan is IN the wilds of White lake.
south of this place. In search of the
treasure Of Pirate Jean Lafitte. The
party Is composed of DR.. j. Milton
White. Adam Brusseaux and *. z.
Foote. Captain J. d. Bonnin. II de-
scendant of one of the oldest families
of vermilon parish. has a chart and
map left him by his grandfather short
ly before his death. describing the To-
cality of the famous treasure.
On their trip the Gueydan party
launch was hit by the steamer Bobby
White. One end Of the boat was dam
aged.
In white lake also are Frederick
Mackenzie. magazine editor, and
Charles Tenney jackson, novelist. They
claim to have the real Lailtte chart
and started their hunt from New Or
leans three weeks ago.
still another party is on the treasure
hunt. having started from Abbeville.
La Its Identity has been kept secret,
however.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
Party TO Seek Abandoned Rifles

Klamath Falls.--With n view to To-
eating the rifles abandoned by the
routed troops in the defeat of Major
Thomas command in the Modoc war
of 1928, Captain J. G. Rutenic, John
G.. Schallock and a. G. Yaden are
making preparations to journey to the
Modoc lava beds. and make a thor.
ough search. The defeat and massa.
Gre Of the Thomas troops by the crafty
Modocs was one OF the last Indian
victories in the west.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
Life Sentence for Ecrrarl.

Marshfleld- out that the
crime for which the prisoner must pay
the penalty was due to drink. Judge
J. $. Coke In the circuit court sent.
enced TO the penltentiary for life
James Ferrari. who was found guilty
OF second degree murder for the kill.
ing of John Kelly In n drunken riot Of
coal miners ut Ilcnryyille few
months ago. a widows pension Is
TO be provided for Mrs. Ferrari.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
soeiallsts Seek Change.

Salem. For the purpose Of rcduc'
Ing the time requirement for citizen
10 have resided In the state before be-
Ing ontltld TO vote. from six months
TO 30 days. and making other changes
In regard TO freedom OF electors. the
socialist party Of oregon Is preparing
to initiate an amendment to the state
constitution. A copy OF the initiative
petition was filed with the secretary
OF state.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
Two Shot in street FIaht.

Rainier,-o. Danigan and Sam La
we're are wounded, W. G. Lee, a saloon
keeper, is under arrest on a warrant
sworn out by city officials and the
city Is in furore of excitement as
the result of a street fight here, which
was preoipitated when Lee, supported
by Danigan. attempted by forcible re-
sistance to avoid going TO Jail.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
Eagle Feeding Young Filmed.

Klamath Falls.-Perhaps the first
motion picture of a bald eagle nesting
and feeding her young has just been
secured by company engaged in
filming bird and animal life in Klam
ath county The film was taken from
a pine tree l5O feet from the ground
looking down into the nest in another
three.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
ROssburs Wants own Railroad,

Roseburg, AT mass meeting held
here and attended by zoo voters, a
resolution was enthusiastically adopt
ed TO authorize taking of steps by oiti-
sens of Rosehurg themsel as 10 issue
bonds for 100000 with which TO start
construction OF railroad 20 Coos Bay.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
Knox Urges Tolls Exemption Right

Knox Urges Tolls Exemption Right
Washington.-Philander C. Knox,
secretary OF state in President Taft's
cabinet, who rejected Great Britain's
protest against the right of the United
States to exempt American coastwise
shipping from the payment OF Panama
Canal tolls, issued a statement here
arguing against the exemption repeal
hill Primarily Mr.. Knox asserted
hat toll exemption for American
coastwise ships is not in violation of
the hay-Pauncefote treaty.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
SEN0RA HUERTA'S
LIFE AN ACTIVE ONE
Urges Dictator 10 Hold on 10
The Presidency.

Mexico City.-Thc daily life Of Sc.
nora lluerta, wife ~ the dictator who
rules MeXiro with mn iron hnnd. Is
most interesting Like her husband.
she ~ fond ~ the social whlrl and en-.
tcrtnlns on lavish scale Even while
the country ~ torn with the war, her
husband faclng deposition ~ the hands
OF the United states nn one side and
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-05-14
National Capital Brevitles.

Surveys preliminary to the construc-
tion OF the government railway in
Alaska are TO be made Immediately.
The senate and house have agreed
on the plan of having President VIII
son Issue a proclamation designating
the second Sunday in May OF each
year as national Mothers day.
Senator La Toilette told the senate
that there was conspiracy to coerce
the interstate commerce commission
in favor OF the proposed increase OF 8
per cent In freight rates by eastern
railroads.
At the opening of the next session
OF congress members will have their
votes recorded by an electrical device.
The house will be asked TO appropri-
ate $4,000 for the installation of the
machinery intended TO save time In
record,ng the votes,
The little navy" men made their
final stand against two battleships on
motion TO send the bill back TO the
committee, which was defeated, POI to
loA Democratic Leader Mann. and
otSr prominent figures in the house.
supported the motion.
Ending seven years of bitter legal
warfare, the supreme court set aside
sentences imposed by the District of
Columbia supreme court upon Samuel
Gompers. John Mitchell and Frank
Morrison for contempt of court in al
legged violation of the injunctions is,
sued in 1907 and 1908 against boycott
ting the Bucks Stove 4 Range com.
pany,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
CITIZENS MASS MEETING.
Resolution to Condemn and Open
Church Street Crossing.


Ia order 20 ascertain the wishes o.
the people Of Union City in regard tc
the opening Of the Church street cross.
ing . mass meeting was called by the
Mayor at the courthouse Monday night.
The attendance was about one hundred
and several talks were made in refer
euce to the matter Ii was the major
ity opinion that the railroad companies
have practically declined to open the
street and the only way to attain that
object is to institute condemnation pro-
ceedings. A resolution was offered and
adopted that steps be taken at once.
legal or otherwise. to open the street.
without reference to general traffic. The
general opinion was that no demands
be made for the street for general traffic,
but that the street or passage way be
cleared SO that it may be continuous
street east and west without obstruction,
conforming to the street lines on both
sides OF the crossing.
A committee was appointed to pre-
sent the resolution to the Board OF
Mayor and Aldermen, fas ollows: j. c.
]. NJ. Brice, E. H. Marshall.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

! Union City is holding her own this
spring as the center Of fashionable shop
ping in this section Of West Tennessee.
Last Monday number Of the pop
ular matrons Of Martin entered lead
ing Union City store and exactly nine
beautifully tailored suits we're purchased
to be worn by these ladies. In ladies
furnishings Union City still leads, with
a very remarkable increase in business
this spring.
J. III. Arm informs US that prepare
tions are being made for the observance
Of Easter at the Methodist Church with
a program Of the best church music,
a good quartette and chorus.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

The boys 81 the City School gave i
minstrel Tuesday night for the benefit
Of the gym. The entertainment was
managed BY superintendent Mute and
il was altogether pleasing and entertain
ing. The music, jokes and sketches
were all enjoyed Those taking part
were Superintendent Mute. ]. F. Sc
MONIES, III, w NJ. Halves, F. A. Nail
ling. /. B. Griffin. ]. p. Morris, E. n.
Rogers, r S. Scott. w H. Reeves, D.
N..WilIiams, HiF Quinn, F. L. scheur-
er, Edwards. Lancaster. Caldwell. For
ester. Mccullough, Meadow. Andrews,
Moody, Monrotus.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

Mr.. Proutt explained that this esti-
mate includes freghts, installation, and
all the work complete. The plant we
have is very good, what there is OF it,;
but it Is now entirely inadequate for our
needs. The boilers and much OF the
other machinery are now under strain,
running over their capacity. He said
II would take eight or nine months to
install a new plant. and that it could
be done with easy payments on the ma
chinery. II the board did not want to
make contract for entire plant, Mr..
Proutt explained that they could pro-
coed with the water supply department
aud complete that first, including boil
ers, reservoir, etc. He said that this
could be done, and with the new boilers
the light plant would be strengthened
enough to tide over year or SO before
II would be actually necessary to enlarge
the light plant. The water department
extension, as above, would cost SIS, $50.
The board discussed the financing OF
the proposition. and finally concluded
% leave il 70 the Water and Light Com
mittee TO make plan FOR the finances
and report at tie next meeting.
The board then took up resolution
reported By committee from the citi-
xcns mass meeting alopday night, re-
guessing the Board 81 Mayor and Alder
men 10 take such steps, legal or other
wise, as uity be necessary to open
Church street through from the Niles
Drug ca. corner % the crossing Of the
NJ. & o. aud 81, y. Y 81 I. railroad
tracks, In other words. il WAS the sense
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Millinery Opening.

Miss O'Flanary is to be congratulated
in the success Of the millinery opening
at her new store Monday night. The
store was crowded by local and visiting
ladies, with an overflow in front Of the
building. The store was decorated with
ferns and flowers and a string band was
provided t. entertain. Each visitor was
presented with badge, and no pains
were spared to make tho welcome pleas
ant. The new store is very attractive
with an extensive array Of millinery Of
ever character from the modest to the
expensive styles. The store was crowd
ed by 7:80 pm until late at night and
expressions Of approval were freely Of
fered.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

OF the mass meeting that The depot be
moved out OF The street
The matter was discussed at some
length, the mayor, city attorney and
others reporting the result Of the con-
ference held ia Nashville to the effect
that the railroad officials decline to en-
terrain the proposition and the railroad
commissioners jurisdiction 10 the mat
Ter. II developed that amaiority Of the
board we're not willing to 20 into the
expense Of q Law suit without 3 more
unanimous petition Of the citizens and
voters Of Union City. and to that end
the mayor was requested to have petit
ton circulated for signatures. Turner,
Adams and Parks were appointed to
confer with city attorney relative to the
probable cost o. such suit. and report
at a special meeting to be held next
Tuesday night.
= 0ttNNAAA - q A~RSAs AeAAA -ts ~ tAAt
Krauss, Of Memphis. as an analysis OF
the city water Of Union City,
Color, practically none.
Transparency, very slightly cloudy.
0dor, none.
Total alkaIinity equal to CaCo, 95.l0
per million.
Free ammonia. .002 per million.
Albuminoid ammonia, .O82 per mill
lion.
Chlorides, 10 per million.
Nitrates. trace.
Oxygen consumed, 10 per million.
Bacterial count at SIC, % per &C.
Bacterial count at 20 @, 125 per &C.
Colon baciIli, nc colonies.
This water is Of exceptional purity.
Use steel posts il you want the post
that lasts. ~ Mailing Keiser Hardware
Meyers Spray Pumps at VEIL
MANS for spraying fruit.trees.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
WATER AND LIGHT
PLANT CONSTRUCTION
Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
Have Busy Meeting.

The City Hall was filled last Tuesday
night with the citizens interested in the
proceedings Of the board. There we're
= number Of applicants there for the
sanitary contract and several bids for
die contract. This was let to E. E.
Jones with the following rates For
business houses, hotels and boarding
house, IS cents per month; fol single
families, 45 cents per month. street
work, Sc week. The bidders were NJ.
r. Powell, j. B. Floyd, John w. Brans-
ford, Fletcher Akin, Fl. B. Horner, A.
J. Stephens, E. H. Verhine, Fred Tay-
n0r aud Mr.. Jones. There were one or
two more, whose bids could not be con-
aidered because they were not complete.
Mr.. Proutt, in the city at the ID.
stance Of the Water and Light Com
mittee as consulting engineer to make
estimates on the water and light plant
or recommendation for extension Of
the plant, was present and submitted
his findings after an examination Of the
plant. MS follows:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

The Methodist Church building COM
nittse and large part OF the congrega-
ton met at the church Wednesday night
and decided to open bids again for the
building Of new church in Union City.
The former plans will be changed to
some extent, but they will be altogether
as extensive, il not more SO, than those
heretofore made.
The people At Pleasant Valley are also
preparing to build, Rev. Moore informs
us. AT meeting this week, two Of the
farmer members donated $400 each and
a house win be built to cost about
"a, 600.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Eggs for Sale.

Mrs. G. 9. Cloyes having gone out OF
the poultry business, sold me few Of
her choice (Ringlet) Barred Plymouth
Rocks, noted as winter layers. My pen
is headed by a cockerel of the famous
Latham strain. Price Of eggs. 81 so
for 15 Pen Of thoroughbred Brown
Leghorn. Eggs at 75c for ~.
MAPLE Grove PoULTRY YARD.
49-tt Mrs. +. j. geff) Williams.
Phone 4l9. RI. y. No. 3.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Death Near EIornbeak.

Mrs. Matilda Easterwood, an aged
lady, died at her home near Hornbeak
this week, aged "A years. birs. Easter
wood was the widow Of well known
minister and good woman. The re-
mains we're inferred At Obion Chapel.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Eggs for Matching from High Class
Birds.

White Plymouth Rocks. S. G. White
and Brown Leqhorns, r. I. Reds, DARK
Cornish Games, Fawn and White Indian
Runner and Mammoth White nuikiii
Ducks, White Embden Geese. Hen
and duck eggs, 81. 80 for Ii; goose eggs,
So. so for
WEST END PouLTRY YARD.
Union City, Tenn,
ieb27 SIN o. E. h5ILLIKEE. Prop.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

Messrs. H. b. Homer and 7. r.
Meadow are making arrangements for a
big sale Of choice suburban property,
embracing 140 acres 10 West Fulton.
This property will be divided into lots
and sold under absolute guarantee Of
bona fide transfer to the highest bidder.
This will be fine opportunity for real
estate dealers and home builders.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Sunday School at Gibbs.

g. B. White organized Sunday
school at Gibbs last Sunday with large
attendance. Rev. Moore informs us
that the organization will be made per-
manent and that it is hoped building
will soon be erected for Sunday school
and church services at that place.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Eggs.

From thoroughbred White Wyan-
dots, FisheI's Worlds Best strain,
three pens, No. / headed by SO Fishel
cockerel, setting OF 10. $3.50; No. 3,
per 10. s1.00; No. 3, per Is, Zoe. No
eggs shipped at these prices Why raise
mongrels2 Nj. X. POWELL,
44-3m Sixth ST., Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Home Destroyed by Fire.

The many friends Of the family ten
der the kindest Offices to Mr.. Jake Cald-
well and family In the loss Of their
home by fire last Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Caldwell had left home to attend
church at Antioch. Somewhere near
DR.. MarshaIl's they saw the smoke and
started back. The children were at
home, aud Miss Grace said that she
heard something upstairs popping. The
neighbors saw the smoke and ran, but
before anyone could reach the place
there remained only time enough to
save few chairs and tables. The house
and its contents were in flames and soon
burned to the ground. The home and
furniture represented an investment Of
about thirty five hundred dollars. The
house was insured for only 81, 800 and
the furniture for $500. The neighbors
and people generally feel very kindly to
the family and hope they will soon be
comfortably located in new home, but
can console them for the loss
Of some valuable keepsakes that were
lost in the FIRE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Silver polish Dietzcl's.

CaldwelI's Book Store are receiving
late copyright books which you can
buy at publishers price, or rent them,
il you desire 70 keep UP with the late
books. Orders taken for all late instru-
mental and vocal music.
CALDwELL's Book STORE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

You can buy 4 loaf OF our bread
the best L IS possible 10 make-~for loo.
You can buy our doughnuts at 10c per
dozen. You can buy our fresh rolls,
HOT, 1T noon every day at 10c per
dozen. Order through your grocer, or
we will have our wagon call Oh you
daily. Phone 100.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20

The tango shades and shapes in at
tractive array can be seen in ladies hats
and trimmings at Mrs. Arms.
Use Dahnke's Cream Bread. 1t is
worth more than any other bread, yet
the price is no higher. ALL gfocers
gofI n
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-20
Cooperative Real Estate
and Live Stock Exchange

A new business. Let me advertise
your stock. No charges if no sale; 3
per cent on live stock and jacks. | have
bargains in milk cows, pigs, yearlings,
mules, horses. DoRKEL HARRIS
Phone 1873. Office with Security
Trust Co. Office days, Monday and
Saturday. Slot