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Absolutely and Without Quali fication Opposed to Division Editor Journal The writer of 4lhis article has some 800 acres of land far enough south and west from this point to be within the proposed Deschutes county. Such being the case, the aforesaid writer feels as though he had a material interest in that portion of the new county movement. To be entirely frank, he is abso lutely and without qualification against the creation of Deschutes county at this time. These are his reasons: He does not want to pay sixty three mills taxes on every dollar's worth of property like those people do in Bend who are the head and ears of this whole costly movement. He knows that the very boosters who are trying to foist a new county upon those of us who have fixed investments in that region of the country, are doing it for the purpose of furthering their own temporary enterprise and that they will, in all probability, move on to other parts to pursue their ques tionable calling long before those of us who are trying to make that elevated and none too productive area produce an honest dollar can raise enough money, through tax ation, to pay for the courthouses, jails, etc., they have foisted upon us. The booster, remember, is a migratory bird. Little does he care for final results. His business is to handle the tenderfoot for a few square feet of good, solid lava, call it a town lot and get off with Some Vicious Measures to Vote Down County division seems to be over shadowing all other issues to be de cided in Crook county November 3. Fisticuffs now and then help to en liven arguments on both sides of the question as election day draws near. Not much blood is spilled but it goes to show the deep inter est felt in the matter. There are other vicious measures besides cutting up the county that need to be swatted hard. The universal eight-hour a day bill must be consigned 10 limbo or you might as well close up shop. Our farmers simply could not pay expenses un der its provisions. The tl500 exemption measure is another to hit hard. Proportional representation, the measure for the creation of the office of lieutenant governor, and anti - capital pun ishment should meet with con demnation. All measures, in fact, that would raise taxes, with the ex ception of the normal school bills Ashland and Weston ought to be snowed under. We need more trained teachers and the way to get them is to provide schools. The boys and girls of Oregon should have some claim to your consider ation. When in doubt about any measure it is safer to vote NO. Modern Bungalow for Sale Modern 4-rooui bouse, hot and cold water, electric lights with extra good fixtures, bath, toilet, septic tank, good cellar, etc; hardwood floors, screened porches; tile paper on kitchen and bath room. 60 foot lot. Chicken park. Apply to Mrs. (.'has. MacFadden, at A. J. Noble's ranch, Prlneville, up to Nov. 1. Will sell furnished or unfurnished, 'phone 'J9F. 10-22-2p The prostratinj; congh tears down your strength. The clogged air-tubes directly af fect your lungs and speedily lead to pleurisy, pneumonia, consumption. SCOTTS EMULSION overcomes bronchitis in an easy, natural way. Its curative OIL-FOOD soothes the inflamed membranes, relieves the cold that causes the trouble, and every drop helps to Strengthen your lungs. All DrvtwUti Hum ft M-M REFUSE SUBSTITUTES raanri uvuum n.r.v.u;j.gi:gramal mmmm it. Sixty-three mills taxes are nothing to him. Dams, bonds for sewage, new counties and all are directly in his line. As long as they keep coming regularly, just so long he stays, preys upon the un wary and thrives. But as soon as the entire grist is ground and the rattle of the stones tell of an empty hopper, then it is that the boasting bird unfolds his wings, befouls his nest and hiea himself away to newer fields and greener pastures. This may not all happen to what is known as the "Bend bunch." Time only can tell that is, tell the truth. But to the unsophisticated writer hereof, this whole Deschutes county movement seems only to be another effort on the part of Bend talent to unload more Bend lava, leaving as a final asset to the fixed and legitimate industry of that sec tion of the country a fine assort ment of broken-down dams, mill sites, bonds, courthouses, counties, etc., to keep up and sustain to sustain how? Let those who have fixed invest ments within the boundaries of the proposed Deschutes county THINK WELL before they undertake to answer this question. As for me, I want none of it now. I had rather wait until we have feathered out before we leave the nest. I had rather wait until we have had time to examine and see how much of this noise is wind and how much of it is solid matter. J. N. Williamson. Government Expert to Kill Jackrabbits The forest service is not satisfied with improving conditions in the forest for the stockmen, protecting the stream flow and building roads, but it is going still further and is now co-operating with the bureau of biological survey to wage war on the jack rabbit. Supervisor Ross, in response to a request, has just received a letter from the bureau of biological sur vey at Washington, D. C. to the effect that the survey is considering favorably the detail of a specialist to work with and instruct the farm ers on the most effective means of exterminating this pest. Mr. Silvas of the biological survey is now working in the west end of the Ochoco National Forest poison ing gophers that are doing great damage to the forage in the moun tain meadows. He is a specialist on the extermination of rodents and Crook county will be fortunate to obtain the benefit of his know ledge and experience. We should give him hearty support in this work. Next week the Journal hopes to have something more definite to announce regarding this all-important work. Splendid results were obtained in Idaho from co operating with the government and there is no reason why Crook coun ty snould not get the same help. The question will be taken up with the farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Return from the East Mr. and Mrs. T. E. J. Duffy got back Monday from their trip to the home of Mr. Duffy's parents at Shakopee, Minn. They went East by way of the Northern Pacific and returned by way of the Denver & Rio Grande, stopping off at points of interest on both routes. Mrs. Duffy did not come to Prineville with her husband but went on to Bend where she will visit with her sister until Saturday. The Duffy home is not yet completed but temporary quarters will be fixed up in his office building until the bungalow is ready. For best fllHlllf.V milk. frttntn uuiwr uuu uuiiuriuiJK purine wm. i 8. Ayres. 4-30-tf . Halloween Party Fri day Eve at Club Hall Halloween will be observed very appropriately this year at the Trine ville Commercial Club Hall, Friday evening, October 30. The members of the Ladies' Annex and the club men tvill lay duties aside for all Saints' Eve and make merry. A program fitting the occasion has been arranged, and ghosts and witches will be in attendance to see that the ordinary mortals enjoy themselves. The club rooms will be decorated especially for the occasion and timid people should get their nerves into proper shape before they enter the hall. All members are cordially invited to be present. Davidson Puts One Over on the News According to the last issue of the Prineville News, V. P. Davidson, president of the Oregon & Western Colonization Company, "authorized" the News to make the following statement from him as to Crook county division. "I hereby authorize you to say in the News that I believe I will not be hurt by county division." Then came the joke. The News took Mr. Davidson seriously and consumed nearly a whole page of its best type enlarging upon this piece of repartee from this gentle man. Note the statement. "I be lieve I will not be hurt by (Crook) county division." Is it possible that the News does not know that Mr. Davidson has disposed of al most his entire interests in Crook county? Sunday School Class Entertains The fourth junior girls of the Methodist Sunday School enter tained the girls of the intermediate class Friday evening at the home of Myrtle Lister. Many pleasant and instructive games were played during the even ing. Those receiving prizes were Eva Street, Harold Lister, Ester Adamson and Bernice Shipp. Refreshments. consisting of chocolate, sandwiches and home made candy, were served. After a few hours of merriment and fun the girls departed for their homes with nothing but praises for such royal entertainers. Those present were Elenore Euston, Bernice Shipp. Marjorie Wilson, Ester Adamson, Myrtle Lister, Ruth Adamson, Isabelle Loyd, Blanche Shipp, Eva Street. Viola Johnson, Hai old Lister, Mrs. Lister, Miss Rose and Mrs. Mc Laughlin. Rally.at Dry Lake Saturday Night The people of Dry Lake are go ing to hold a rally Saturday even ing, October 31, on the questions of county division and taxation. Both sides are requested to be p resen t. Williams-Durand Wedding A quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday, October 27, at the home of Prof. J. Wesley Smith, when Miss Frances Williams, formerly of this place, was married to William E. Durand of Fort Collins, Colorado. The ceremony took place at high noon, Rev. J. E. Williams, father of the bride, officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Blanche Williams. Lawrence Wade of Terrebonne acted as best man. After a delicious luncheon, the bride and groom left for an ex tended trip to eastern points. Those , present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Misses Blanche and Ethel Williams. Rev. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Freda Stumpe and Lawrence Wade. FOR RENT. .fi'llrntuiierl rnnm. tnr light housekeeping. Price reasonable. Inquire at Redby Rooming House. 1015 2tp Residence Property for Sale. Good house and barn, lot 120x140 ft. Inquire at this office. 8-13-tf Prineville Men Rob Train on North Bank Two men held up a triln on the North Bank Tuesday night, just above Mary hill, Wash, One man was killed. The robbers secure i $105 in cash, two watches and some clothes. The two men are said to be from Prineville. Sheriff Elkins got the following description of the men by wire: One robber, 6 feet, 2 Inches tall, black hair, 35 years old; weighs about 225 pounds; full red face; heavy eyebrows; wore blue overalls and jumper; poses as a bad man. The other robber has fair com plexion, 5 feet, six inches tall; wore bib overalls and blue sweater; had light hair; weighs about 155 pounds. Who can identify them? Championship Football Next Tuesday Afternoon The Crook County High School team beat the Madras boys Satur day by a score of 40 to 0. Straight bucking the line and end runs made the principal gains. Prineville will play Bond next Tuesday afternoon on Davidson Field for the championship of Cen tral Oregon. Bend has a good strong team that beat Redmond 30 to 0. The game will be a hot one Dry Parade Satur day Evening All persons interested in the present Oregon Dry campuign are urged to be in line next Saturday afternoon. The parade will assemble and form at the Union church corner at 2:30 p. m. The Dry army should be there without one exception with banners, songs and enthusiasm. When is a "Vision" a Nightmare ? Editor Journal In the "Vision" of the News last week the cartoon ist, to be consistent, should have marked those tongs "ability," since everything else was labeled, or "libeled," or if you please, both labeled and libeled. With "ability" tongs it is easy to see why our city officials could be so easily led. Ability Leads. LOCAL MENTION The Christian pastor will speak at the Johnson creek schoolhouse at 3 p. m. Sunday. Regular services at the Union church next Sunday. Oregon State Missions will receive prominence in morning service. The recall promoters of Portland were soundly rebuked in the elec tion Tuesday. Mayor Albee was upheld by a 2 to 1 vote- Rooms for Rent For light housekeeping; also single anrl double. Inquire ut Journal oflice. 10-21) Lot in Portland for Sale Lot corner Summer and Delaware streets, for $400. Inquire at this office. 10-2!)lp Millinery Special Sale Beinj? obliged to raine money I will sell my splendid as sortment of trimmed bats at actual cost. Sale to begin Thursday and continue until the hats are all sold. Mrs. Estes The Milliner PRINEVILLE, OREGON Bank With Us By Mail ! Just because you happen to live out of town you do not have to deprive yourself of banking facilities. We want your business. Drop us a line for information on how to open an account by mail. Crook County Bank Prineville, Oregon LOCAL MENTION No school next Tuesday on ae count of election. Dr. H. O. Perry will preach at Grimes Chapel at 3 o'clock Hunday afternoon. I. W. Ward was called to Port land Saturday by the death of his father, John W. Ward, aged 83. The tenth episode of the "Perils of Pauline" will be shown at the Lyric Saturday. Mr. Sum Jordan will sing. The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will meet Sun day at 6:30 p.'m. The topic is the "Great Work Verse of the Bible." Mrs. Harrison will lend. J. J. CofTelt, who has a ranch on Combs Flat, left last week for Lebanon, where he will spend the winter. He was going to try to make the McKenzie pass over the speakers are going to ac cept Colonel Hofer's challenge to a debate on the Prohibition Amend ment Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Club Hall. There will be fun. Be there early if you want a seat. Dr. H. O. Terry, district super intendent of the M. E. church, will preach both morning and evening next Sunday, The sacrament of the Lord's supper will be observed at the close of the morning service. Saturday evening at 7:30, Rev. Perry will conduct the first quarter ly conference of the year. A Challenge ! COLONEL H0FER, of Portland well speak in Prineville against the Prohibition Amendment, on next Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, at Club Hall. Any one is challenged to debate the question with him. Remember the time and place and be there. The Colonel's difi will be called. Dr. Sam T. Rogers MAGNETIC HEALER of I'ortlani, Ore., will be at Rooms 8 and 9 In the Cornett Building for about two months. Treats all acute aqd chronio diseases. Cures Without the Knife ! Appendicitis, gall stone, floating kidney, hemorrhoids, dis placement of uterus, tumors, goitre, alenoids and many other dreaded diseases. Can refer to some of Prine'ville's leading people who have taken treatment of him. 9-10 Examination Free! LOCAL MENTION S. Price of Paulina is in town to day. Horn Oct. 23. to the wife of R. A. Kester, a girl. Horn To the wife of Walter O. Lithgow of I Jim on ta, a girl. Mrs. S. T. Roger of Portland has joined her husband in Prineville. The Siunw Creek Irrigation Co. has increased its capital stock to $37,100. After the football game Tuesday go to the Christian church and get a good feed. J. 11. Zevely of Stevenson, Wash., cannot get along without the Journal. "I have missed it so much since I left old Crook county," he says. Cafeteria lunch at Adamson building, Election Day, from 5 to 8 o'clock, given under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Christian church. G. C. Bluko of Mitchell was a week-end visitor to Prineville. He reports the road across the moun tains in fairly good condition. It will be 'much better with a few days of good weather. The United Civil Service Com mission announces that on the 14th day of November, 1914, an exami nation will be held at Culver to Pill a contemplated vacancy in the fourth-class postmastership at La monta. The office paid 1229 last year.