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SiwBeMit W The Times-Herald The Times-Herald la ait aM established friend of Uie people of Hr.rnejr County where It haa her. i a weekly visitor for thirty years. It'N Job department la giilnrly to more homes In Har ney Oeunty than any other iicspnter. If yoa wish to reach the people una these col umnn for your advertisement. equipped to nerve your m VOL. XXXI BURNS. HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, JULY 7, 1918 j i NO. 36 " " fyi fc , , , , L i , , . i i , NO COMPROMISE, NO HALF-WAY DECISION President Wilson Says a Reign of Law Sustained by Opinion of Mankind Will be Outcome of War. Makes Fourth of July Address at Mount Vernon Summarizing War Objects (Associated Press Dispatch In Boise statesman) President Wilson has answered all feelers for a compromise peace, with , new and unqualified consecration nf America to the struggle for clean ing military autocracy from the earth. At an Independence Day gathering on the gentle slope of Mount Vernon, home and tomb of George Washing ton, and surrounded by scenes which looked upon the creation of this na tion, the president addressed a small gathering of officials and of diplo mats of the allied nations. But he spoke to the world and he spoke the logical sequel to his "force without stint or limit" declaration if several weeks ago. Unreservedly, the president de .larod that there could be no thought of a peace which did not mean the destruction of military autocracy or it reduction to virtual Impotence. "A reign of law, based on the con sent of the governed and sustained by the organised opinion of man kind" was the way he summarized In single sentence the objects of hu n tj in the world war. Whether the president was ad ilraeshu his remarks directly to the recent speech of German Foreign let -i. tary von Kuehlniann, or to the fore shadows of a renewed German peace offensive, or whether be merely took the occasion of the relebratton of American Independence to emphasize to the world the war aims of the na tion, can only be divined. He did not deal with the progress of the war or any particular phase of It, but he spoke eloquently of America's attitude toward Germany's so-called peace treaties In the east by grouping the people of Russia "for the moment unorganized and help less" among the peoples of the world ntanding against the enemies of lib erty. "The past aud the present are In deadly grapple and the peoples of the world are being done to death be tween them,' said President Wilson. "There can be but one Issue. The settlement must be final. There can he no compromise. No half-way deci sion will be tolerable. No halfway de rision Is conceivable. These are the ends for which the associated peo ples of the world are fighting and which must be conceded them before there can be peace: "First The destruction of every arbitrary power anywhere that can separately, secretly, and of its single choice, disturb the peace of the world; or. If It cannot be presently destroyed, at the least Its reduction i virtual impotence. "Second The settlement of every question, whether of territory, of sov ereignty, of economic arrangement or or political relationship, upon the hasls of the free acceptance of that settlement by the people immediate ly concerned, and not upon the basis of the material interest or advantage of any other nation of peoples which may desire a different settlement for i ho sake of its own exterior inflnenee or mastery. "Third The consent of all nations lo be governed in their conduel to words each other by the samo prin- iplcs of honor and of respect for the -.111111011 law of civilized society that govern the Individual ritizeus of all modern states In their relations with one another; to the end that all pro mises and covenants may be sacred ly observed, no private plots or con Juries wrought with Impunity, and a Hpiracles may be set up, no selfish In mutual trust established upon the handsome foundation of a mutual re Mjiert for right. "Fourth The establishment of an organization of peace which hall make It certaia that the combined power of free nations will check every Invasion of right and serve to mako peace aud Justice the more se cure by affording a definite tribunal of opinion to which all must submit and by which every International readjustment that cannot be amicable agreed upon by the peoples directly concerned shall be sanctioned. "These great objects can be put Into a single sentence. What we seek Is the reign of law, based upon the consent of the governed and sustain ed by the organized opinion of man kind." a THEY "t'AMK ACIUJHS" KINK (Contributed) The Ked Cross party at "The Val ley of the Moon." Friday night, was a success both socially and financial ly. Several articles were sold; a collar and cuff net for $12.7.r. went to Mrs. George Kile) , a live turkey for $12.fi0. to Miss Crowell. from Texas; a crocheted yoke for' $18.50, to Mrs. Llllard; Mr. Anderson sold the cap from bis head for Ma; a Ued Cross guessing COBteet brought SIS. (;.'., and the prize, a large cake, was won by Mrs. Tlllotson; the supper yielded $78.25; and a donation of f from Mr. Clayton Davidson, made the totul receipts i the evening t 14006. This was the first public entertain ment given by the Dorcas auxlllirv aud they are much grotiried with tin results. If patriotic eiitliusl-..nn runs as high all over the country as in ibis community, Kalserlsm Is surely doomed. CHII.DBKN MAKK HIT AT TIIK LIHKKTY Miss Kathleen Jordan, 14 years of age; Master Carl Jordan and Miss Marian McConnell, members of the Sagebrush symphony orchestra of Burns, surprised their director and manager. Mrs. M. V. Dodge, and pleased a large audience by putting on an attraction at the Liberty the atre last night, In which they were heartily encored. The company, with Mrs. Dodge as manager, was scheduled to appear In Bend last Thursday night, hut on ac count of a breakdown was delayed in reaching here until Friday after noon, when Mrs. Dodge was compell ed to return to Burns. She left the three children In care of friends In this city and made the return trip During her absence the children on their own initiative booked them selves to appear at the Liberty the atre last night. They arranged their own program and made the necessary arrangements for an accompanist on the piano owing to the absence of their manager. Mrs. Dodge returned to Bend late In the evening and learned of the ar rangements made by the children. Not letting them know she was in the city she remained under cover until after the show bud started and then took a seat In the audience back tar enough so she could not be seen by the youngsters as they were taking part In their act. She stated today that i heir success surprised her, as they carried out their program as well as If under her Instructions, and the rendition was made with just as great accuracy as when she is guid ing them. Another program will be given at the Liberty tonight, after which the company will leave for I'rlneville, where they are booked to appear on July 'l and I, and then at Warm Springs o:i the 4th mid .'.Hi. Bend Bulletin. The war bills of Kuglaud and America are met by appropriations made by Parliament and Congress respectively. But the American soldiers are preparing to pay Ger many.s War BUI in full for all his acts. CELEBRATION BRINGS MANY VISITORS TO CITY Citizens of Burn Hosts to Large Gathering of People During Celebration of Fourth of July. I patriotic Programs, Sport a, etc. I Although no great preparations I were made for celebration of the 4th 'as It was not expected there would be many people have the time or Incli nation to celebrate, nevertheless Burns drew a much larger crowd than was expected and the visitors were well entertained. The first day was devoted to the pioneers and this has been given mention in another column. The day of the fourth was devoted to sports and patriotic enter tainment. In the forenoon a pro gram was arranged In the Commer cial Club rooms where the Sage brush Orchestra rendered some mu sic, Charles W. Ellis delivered a pa triotic address and the audience Join ed in singing national songs. During the afternoon a base ball game was played at the fair grounds in which the white boys played against the Indians. It was a well fought game with the white boys winners by only two points, the score being 4 to 6. There were several good horse races during the afternoon and also a tug of war between men on saddle horses, potato race, boys foot races and other sports. One interesting feature of the after noon was an economy race for autos to see which car would go the longest distance on a pint of gas. The writer did not witness this test and there fore cannot give details but the Ford was driven a greater distance than the Chevrolet, but we understand there wus a difference In the method of l ling the gas, therefore cannot say as to the real merit of the test: During the evening the people were entertained at the picture house where an excellent war program bad been arranged and later there was a dance that was well attended. Taken In all It was a good celebra tion and most satisfactory. WOKK OK KIUHT The decbree has gone forth "work or fight." It is well as far as It geos. But, limited to subjects of the selective draft, 11 doesn't be gin to reach far enough. It should be made to reach all classes and con ditions of American life; from the hodo by the roadside to the million aire In bis limousine. "No drones In America should be the watch-cry till the great conflict is won. America expects every man to do his duty. Will public sentiment see that he does it? Giving is not enough, though give to his last mile. Money can not win this war; but that which money can buy -the fruits of toll can and will win. The mil lionaire gives hundreds or thousands to buy cannons Mil if cannons are not made, the gift Is abortive. It Is labor that is needed now Intelligent, persistent, Increasing la bor, that shall go to furnish and cre atre those vital sinews of war with out which our great armies will be impotent. Bar the sluggard. I'lace him un der the ban of a supreme public con tempt. It matters not his poverty or his millions, demand that he work and at some needful occupation. I -a hot Is king, and roust hold the throne until It has made the world safe for all peaceful peoples. 0 CONTINCK POISONING OHM IIOPPKKH Because the supply of poison had all been used up the work of destroy ing the grasshoppers was discontinu ed for u lime, but a new supply has been received and even though the Insects have acquired wings and are Hying In myrulds and swarms, this method of destroying them seeniH even more effective than earlier In the season. This was demonstrated the first of this eeek at the Phil Smith hone ranch. The Insects lltler ally covered a portion of the mea dow and the hay was being cut in order lo save It from the vorlclous pests. An application of the poison bait was given the Infected district one morning and the following day millions or them were found dead. Men are still at the work of destroy ing tbem being employed today In sewing it on section 29. HONOR GUARD GIRLS ENTERTAIN ROYALLY An Entertaining Vaudeville Pro gram end Dance at Tonawama Also Hot teases at a Dinner for Drafted Boys Leaving for War On the night of the 3rd the Honor Guard Oila of this city staged a vaudeville performance followed by a dance at Tonawama that proved a pleasing feature of the celebration. Conflicting attractions and the failure of the electric lights to come on early on that night caused a de lay In the program but finally It was produced to a packed house und each number received generous applause. The program was opened by the singing of the "Star Spangled Ban ner" which was followed by the ren dition of the War Call by Drusllla Fry. The sketch. "The Homance of the Scare Crow," which was a panto mime affair. w interrupted by the lights going off and It was never completed although It had pro. ced ed far enough to elicit roars of laugh ter from the audience. A male quartet rendered "There's a I-ong. Long Trail" and Hie dancing of Miss Jocelyn Burke was a most enjoyable feature. The graceful little lady captivated her audience with her beautiful dancing and she was repeatedly encored. The Times-Herald has heard it rumored that the people of Burns may see this charm lug little dancer again before she re turns lo her home In Portland. The vocal solos of Miss Annette Leonard were well rendered and proved most enjoyable. Miss Agnes Foley rendered several violin solos during the evening which showed marked improvement since she last appeared before a Burns audience. A very attractive series of tab leaux closed the performance in which Miss Druau Dodson showed her ability to stage such events and gave her an opportunity to bring her readings out to an advantage. These tableaux were patriotic in churatter. the rirst displaying the Goddess of Liberty inpersonatod by Miss Geor gia Fry; The Spirit of the Revolution was dwelcted la proper costume by Mfsses"lHetnSayer and Zelm Bard well; the Spirit of the Civil War. by Misses Violet Hlchurdson and Helen Purington; the 8plrlt of the Present Time by Miss Elleu Geer and Mrs. Bertha Smith. At the close of this series the young ladles taking part were In front of the Goddess of Lib erty and had formed the Ked. White and Blue In order. The dance that followed was en Joyed by a largo crowd. It was start ed off by the pioneers with old time music. Deil Dibble playing the fiddle and J. K. Loggan and wife leading the grand march. The following afternoon the Honor Guards entertained the drafted boys at a six o'clock dinner at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Mrs. C. H. Leonard. This was a most enjoyable affair and one much appreciated by the boys. The hospitable home was appropriate ly decorated and the entire affair taken charge of by the Honor Guards and they are very grateful to the Leonards for the use of their home for this purpose. Following the dinner the boys were the guests of the Liberty Thea tre which Is conducted by Honor Gua-d Girls and later they were honored guests at the dance at Tona wama where they were entertained until time to leave to catch the train out of Craue. KKKICIKNCY IN THK NAVY The lulled States navy has tri umphantly demonstrated Its high ef ficiency, and has removed one cause of tear from the minds of the Ameri can neoule. It has been proven that ?we can transport troops to France with no great danger from the Ger man submarines. Though there was no doubt Germany was fully Inform ed of the movement or the transports, all were landed In sarety. No sensible person can iloubl that had Germany seen the talntest chance lo sink our troops ships she would have been quick to avail her self of the opportunity, thus striking terror to our people at the outset. That only tentative efforts were made is proof that she realised the hopelessness of the undertaking. Thus does this country again dem onstrate Its ability to meet auy emergency. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EARLY PIONEERS Many Old Time People Guests of Our City at Reunion. Take Part in a Program and Enjoy Picnic Dinner Elect Officers and Vote the Next Annual Meeting in Burns July 319 WKHT POINT ANNAPOLIS MINATIONK KXA- Congressman Nick Slnnott will bold competatlve examinations open in VfrvllltilA hnv In Kiwrniri Opa- r...... .. .w.. or... o-.. mo. ruii trim lit i, iui tin- nun1, i trim, mu- tary and Annapolis Naval Academy on October 10, 1918. I had been expected at first and the The examinations, which will be celebration was a success, given for the congressman by the I Although there were but 144 pfo Cnlted States Civil Service Commls- j neers registered this year as against sloti, will be held slmulatenously In 241 last year, It was a gathering oC the following eight cities: : much good cheer even though tesn- Klamath Falls, Ontario. Baker pored with a touch of sadness, an Uie. Pendleton, Lakevlew, Bend. I.-! WRr na8 brought saddening thoughts Grande. The Dalles. to the older ones and the service flag Those candidates standing highest 0r the association showed 38 atara in each examination will be ap-1 with one gold one among them In pointed as principals and alternates j dlcating that one son of a pioneer In order of standing to fill the one . i,.,,) made the supreme sacrifice. An vacancy in West Point and one in other sobering feature was that the Annapolis. Such successful candidates will take the official examinations In the spring of 1919 and If successful in same will enter the academies In June Candidates to be eligible must he bona fide residents of the Second Oregon District; and if trying for the West Point cadetshlp must be be- tween 17 and 22 years Of age on the, date of admission; and if for appoint-, ment as midshipman at Annapolis between the ages of 16 and 20 at date or official examination. Those interested should write at once to Hon. N. J. Slnnott. Koom 242 House of Representatives, Wash ington. D. C, stating whether they prefer the naval of military academy and requesting copy of booklet giv ing full information and sample questions. IMMKNHK STORKS NKKDKD TO KKKD MKN ON TKA.SIM)KTK An account of how soldiers are .'ed at sea is given In the dally news paper published on a trenspert: "Outside of providing 210.000 meals at sea. the mess officer of Un ship has very little to do. Very little. "Ho is only called upon to provide, by the regulations. 1 Ml different var ieties of food. That's all. Kver try to order 180 different things to eat? Yet this is the authentic list. "The food needed to feed several thousand men at sea ranges beyond the glutton's dreams. You get the answer In tbe ship down below the water line, where 7,290 loaves ot bread have been baked in one day, and where you stumble over every variety, trom 60,000 pounds or beer to 132,000 eggs, or a compartment of brick Ice cream In a 10-degree-above-sero vault. And if it doesn't suit, you can bump along Into 49,324 pounds of poiaiurn, I.IVV jiiiuimn w. .in ii ,,.,., bacon, 7,800 pounds of butter, 9.200 pounds or sugar, and 61,500 pounds or Hour. "If you can't get a meal out of this you can still rail back on 4.600 pounds or sausage. 3,400 pounds or sauerkraut, US, 000 pounds of apples. - - T inn .........lu nt u ... u , ,1 19,800 pounds of oranges, and 4,200 pounds of onions. Am" this leaves out 1,600 pounds of Jam and M00 pounds of lima and navy beans. " o General Pershing says that the clean life and high Ideals or the American soldiers are due to the in Huence of the American mother. Do not be surprised ir mother puts on airs fw a while. Who could blame her after such a tribute. o Officers of the American regiments printed and bronzed for this oecasloa In France are not allowed to have J and bore the legend that the reeipl wine served at their mess tublea un-j euts were the oldest, in point of re less a Frenchman or a guest is pres-1 sidence. present at the reunlou of siderlug the advisability ot hiring a this lte. ent. Some of the officers are con- The service flag had been made Frenchman to be permanently at- y Mrs. A. 8. Swain, another old pio tached to the regiment. (Coutinued ou page four) 1 The annual reunion of the Harney county pioneers and the celebrattoa In Burns was all that was expected and then some. Considering the fact that the bayng BeaBOn had begm , " M is a busy time there mny mn visitors to our city tl records disclosed nine pioneers been laid to rest In the cemetery since tbe last gathering. However. it was a gathering of stalwortti and loyal citizens, such as pioneers are , made of that met and discussed old ' times and the future. The basinets meeting of Um iio- n,.ers Association was presided over By Mrs. T?d HayK In the abt-non of the president and this meeting wan ,a.,i to order In the forenoon ot the rird at the Commercial Club rooms, The minutes of the previous meeting were read aud approved, the necefw ary committees appointed for resolu tions, etc., and then followed tbe election of officers. Kobt. Driukwa ter was chosen president without op position; A. W. Howser was maln vice president in the same manner an was Ella Lu key gee retary und U, M. Brewa treasurer. The matter of the next meeting place was ne't in order and it wus unanimously tarried that the next annual meeting should he held in Burns on July 3.1919. A picnic dinner was provided for 1 o'clock and i.is was served In the Club rooms by ladies secured by the Commercial Club to serve It, assialexl by Honor Guard Girls. This dinner was not conllned to pioneers alone but shared with all visitors. Following the dinner a program was given out In front of the Uufldint; where a platform had been erected: Mrs. A. S. Swain offered an Invo cation. Although Mrs. Dodge was gone some of her pupils or the Sagebrush orchestra got together, secured au accompanist and gave some music for the occasion. C. F. McKinney was the bearer of the flag and this was presented and duly saluted. The entire audience joined In sing ing the "Star Spangled Banner." Kobt. Drlnkwater and Sheriff Goodman played the violin and with an old timer at the piano, gave some pioneer music like we had In the old days before the finished musician came. This music proved so alluring that A. W. Howser, over 80 ream old, got up and gave a jig. James K. Weston welcomed the pioneers us president of the C.imiuer- (.jai club ami (J. A. Sweek re-ponded. j This was followed by more music 1 by the pioneers. Grandma Hayes, tTie Mother Queen, hud previously been secorted to the platform by Mrs. D N. Catterson ami A. W. Howser ami there she m greeted by Mrs. C. A. Sweek. Geo. S. Slzeuiore presented special badges to the oldest lady and gentle man pioneers present. They being Mrs. Joseph Robertson and Doug. Baker. These badges were specially