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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 18, 1910)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGONTAX. PORTLAND, SEPTE3IBER 18, 1910. PWDPlf F of (Cm FoM Gr e etings The popular COLONIST FARES are now in effect and will continue until October 15th, during which period tickets to all points' on the OREGON RAILROAD NAVIGATION CO. and SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES IN OREGON will be on sale daily from CHICAGO at . . . $33.00 ST. LOUIS .... .$32.00 OMAHA ..... $25.00 KANSAS CITY ... $25.00 ' ST. PAUL ..... $25.00 From other cities correspondingly low., These are westbound one-way fares only, but You can PREPAY FARES HERE forparties in the East if. desired. Consult your local railroad agent. SUNSET JOGDEN a SHASTA I A ROUTES YOUR HELP ES NEEDED to let the world know of our vast resources and splendid opportunities for Home Building. Write to everyone you know in the East. Send them good instructive printed matter and tell tliem that the cost of getting here is but little more than half the usual cost. Caution them to call on representatives of the above-named railroads, who have offices in all the leading Eastern cities, well supplied with literature and information about Oregon WM. McMURRAY, General Passenger Agent, PORTLAND, OR. FI SHOWS ILL Ample Evidence of Improved Livestock Given at Scio. HORSES ARE EQUAL TO ANY One Farm Exhibit to Be Displayed on Hlll'a Demonstration Train. Sarplus I ft for Improvements and Paying Off Debts. BCIO. Or.. Sept. IT. (Special.) The secretary's report of the fourth annual meeting- of the Linn County Fair Asso ciation, netd at Srlo August 30-S1. Sep tember 1 and S. la very encouraging. The at receipts show a larger attendance than those of any previous year, while most all departments, especially the live stock exhibit, afford ample evidence of the wonderful Improvement the farmers have made In this line since the first fair, four years a so. William Paul's two thoroughbred shire mares, two years old. weighing between 160 and ZOOO pounds each, were food enough to show at any fair. The fine string of Imported Belgian stallions, owned by Mr. Frasler. made a magnifi cent showing snd contributed much to the success of this department. The farm exhibit of Ieo Zeller, of Crabtree. deserves special mention, as does also that of Henry Struckmelr. of Thomas. Mr. Zeller taking first prise, with Mr. Struckmelr a close second. One of these exhibits will be used by the HIU demonstration train, while the other will probably be shipped East by the Llnnhaven Orchard Company for adver tinlng purposes. Showing; of Hogs Splendid. The swine exhibit was made especially Interesting by the splendid drove of flerkshlrea owned by Charles Barrows, of Crabtree. Sheep, goata and poultry made a cred itable showing. The exhibit of good milch cows was , disappointing, as but one cow was en tered In the contest for the t-i prise for the best milk producer. The ladles art department was notice able, principally for the lack of competi tion for the various prises offered. This branch could profitably be turned Into the fruit canning, preserving and cook ing department. The gate receipts and concession rights aggregate sufficient cash to pay all ex penses of the fair, leaving a small sur plus, which will be applied In part pay ment for the 10-aere tract purchased last year on which the fair buildings are located. Plana Made for t Year. The association will next year make substantial repairs to the buildings and fences. Numerous smsll conveniences In the way of seats for resting places, drinking fountains, etc.. will receive more attention then heretofore, as will the ssnttary conditions on the grounds. Special effort will be made to put on at least two good harness races a day next year, with probaffly not more than one running race a aay. So-called amusement companies will hereafter be restricted to the same rules and regulations as govern other conces sion privileges. Experience has taught that to cstab- , Hah a fair on a firm and lasting baals the products of the farm must not only be raised but shown. Consequently farm and stock exhibits will be gone after next year more sealously than ever. It Is hoped that every farmer In this sec tion will next year vie with his neigh bor m showing what skill and enterprise, combined with good breeding or good soil, aa the case may be. can produce. MAN, REFUSING AID, DIES No Doctor Called by Religious Ku tbnsla.ot With Typhoid. FRIiE WATER. Or.. . Sept- 17.-tVllllam Baager. a fruit raiser, died yesterday of typhoid fever after a month's lllneaa. He belonged to the sect known ss the Church of God. and In accordance with the teneta of the church be refused all medical at tendance. He recently sold Ms farm In accordance with what he believed to be a message from God. Two years ago he put a sign In frost of his residence near the railroad track. "Free tneale given here to all God's hungry poor. If you are hungry come In." He was formerly hardware merchant In this city. lie leavea a widow and four children In com fortable circumstances. The funeral will be under the auspices of the Church of God. Guadalupe Officials Shot At. POINTE-A-PITRE. Guadalupe, Sept. 17. Two shots were fired Into the Gov ernor's carriage today. The occupants, who were the president of the court and other officials, were uninjured. The aaeallant escaped. COMPANY DOES NOT BUY PORTLAND VXIOS STOCKYARDS IS MERELY EXCHANGE. Officers of Company Reply lo At tack Made by J. W. Bailey Buy. ers Able to Meet Sellers. BENTON. Or., Sept IS. To the Editor.) We have noticed with surprise the at tack made by J. W. Bailey, State Dairy and Food Commissioner, on the Port land Union Stock Yards Company at the meeting at Salem. Wednesday, and feeling we would rather believe Mr. Bailey Is Ignorant of the facts In the case, we take this opportunity of stat ing the facts as they exist. Ia thv. first place. Mr. Bailey is evi dently misinformed in regard to what the stock yards company provides. The stock yards company In no way par ticipates in the buying and selling of stock, but merely provides a place to do business where buyers and sellers can meet and agree on the value of the livestock, depends for Ita revenue on a nominal yardage charge and the feed furnished livestock while In the yards, and Is responsible for the safekeeping and handling while In its care. It Is conducted exsctly along the lines of markets in the Middle West which have meant so much to the llve utock Industry of the United States. If the system Is wrong. It has taken a good many years to proVe It. and many SCENES AT KECENT FAIR AT SCIO. - - - - , . - K t 'sS . - . -sri f - ' - t " . !1 mm Azmd of the largest and best Informed live stock people In this territory today market their stock through the Port land Union Stock Yards, believing they can receive best returns by o doing. The Portland Live Stock Exchange is composed of commission men doing business at the Portland Union Stock Yards, "organized for the purpose of promoting and protecting all Interests concerned In the purchase and sale of live stock at the Portland Union Stock Yards; to promote uniformity In the customs and usages at this market; to Inculcate and enforce correct and high moral principles In the transaction of business; to Inspire confidence In the methods and Integrity of Its members. (From By-Laws Portland Live Stock Exchange.) These commission men receive con signments of live stock from the coun try and sell them for the account of the shippers at the highest possible ob tainable price. This is also In accord ance with the other live atock centers of the United States and It Is believed, and has been proven, that a broker lo cated on the market every day. Is in better position to know the value of live stock on the market than an oc casional shipper to the yards. The Portland Union Stock Yards, in affording this meeting place for buy ers and sellers, believe that good has resulted to the stock growers and It is a proven fact that livestock today Is sold at a higher level than for many years psst at this season of the year, and cattle particularly, are selling lh cents per pound above the top prices which were paid a year ago. Hogs lVs cents per pound higher. There are between 16 and 10 regular and occasional buyers represented on the Portland Union Stock' Tarda who look to the yarda for all or a portion of their supplies, and Mr. Bailey's statement that only one bid Is made, Is misleading to say the least, and en tirely erroneous. There are many times wnen bias are made for full market values and one bid is all that Is suf ficient to elose the trade, but if the commission men are not satisfied they are getting full market values, they are at jiDerty ana do seek other buyers who- are willing to give more f the quality and market conditions war rant. The live stock market is no dif ferent than the grain market, the fruit market, or that of any other commodity. ana is regutatea solely by the supply and demand. If the supply Is excessive. the market Is apt to break; on the other band. If there la a shortage, the market aavances ana live stock is sold on Us merit as to quality, fat. weight, etc-, which causes a spread In values of from one to three dollars ner hundred. and a good many of the criticisms on saies made at the Portland Union Stock Yards are by men who are not posted as to market conditions, and who are poor judges or livestock. Aa to Mr. Bailey's statement to tha eirecc mat mere were no buyers in the country, we beg to 'assert that there are many buyers In the country who make it tneir ouainess to Duy from men like Mr Halley, who cannot see the idvantam of shipping to. the competitive market, and theme country buyers are making a gooa uving uy soiling meir stuff In Port. land. In other words, If Mr. Bailey, or any one - else, nas livestock to sell at home, they can, at all times, find a buyer the same as they always did. As to Mr. Chandler's statement regard ing the load of cattle which was sold at auction at the Christmas cattle show in 1909, anyone who attended that show wilt confirm our statement that Mr. Chand ler's cows were sold at at least 1 cent per pound more than they were worth on the market, and that he exhibited In competition a load of old cows which had been fattened up, and expected them to brng the same price at which choice heifers sold. In closing, we note that the Oregon Pure Bred Livestock Association Is con sidering passing resolutions condemning the methods of celling stock In the open market, and "indorsing the methods of buying In the past." We note with regret this unprogresslve spirit and lack of support to an industry which la doing more for the Pure Bred Livestock Association in making and finding a market for their livestock than any other one thing in Oregon today. PORTLAND ITXION STOCKYARDS CO.. Per William H. Daughtrey, President. Rancher Accused of Murder. VANOOCJVHP, B. C. Sept. 17. Duncan Macdonald. a (Salmon River rancher and trapper, and the body of a neighbor and rival trapper, Frank Savage, who was killed by Macdonald September U, dur ing a quarrel, were brought to Vancouver today, and Macdonald was placed in Jail charged with murder. A complaint had been filed that Macdonald had beaver skins Illegally In his possession, and Sav age was sworn in as a special constable to execute a search warrant at the trap per's home. Macdonald resisted execu tion and Savage called in the aid of an other rancher. As the special officers came out of Macdonald's hut after mak ing the search, the latter shot Savage, killing him Instantly. Suit Removed to Federal Court. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Sept. IT. birds, la killed off. (Special.) Judge Thomas H. Brents, of: the Superior Court, today Issued a writ transferring the case of the Board of Education against the Northern Pacific Railroad Company to the United States Circuit Court for Eastern Washington. The suit was brought by the School 'Board for $100,000 damages and the Board) will endeavor to have the road enjoined from using more than one track in thai city. There is very little hunting la the OeBoe) dlatrlot, especially near the city of GenoaJ where the mountain aides are quite barren! nd nearly all toe game, including smaiL A Talking Machine for $150 $50 Less Than This Type Has Ever, Been Offered Tomorrow morning promptly at 8:30 o'clock well place on sale some more of the latest Cabinet Talking Machines the Orafonola "Mignon" (as shown above). " This instrument goes on sale at $150,, exactly $50 less than this type of talking machine has ever heretofore been offered. ( We haven't any too many, however; no reservations; first come first choice. Pay cash, or $20 down and the balance monthly. The Talking Machine Headquarters Columbia Edison Victor 351-353 355 WASHINGTON STBT, AT PARK (EIGHTH) ST. Wholesale Fifteenth and Pettygrove Streets.