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') Supplement to Eagle VOLUME 2, NO. 50 RICHLAND, OREGON. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1914 $1.50 A YEAR Valley News i mm OLD COllil Government AW Soucht tri Markctlnj ' ,CuttonVork of Pctcf Rsdford Ccmmer.ded. Fort Worth, Tcxaa.The clovonth Innual meeting of tho Farmor3 Edu cational and Go-Operative Union of Xmerica bame" to a close in this city today. Mord than two th6usand dele gates were present, representing the various stato organizations and cov ering an area from coa3t to coast and '.from tho great lakes to tho gulf. ' President Chas. S. Barrett, presid ed over the seEsions and introduced the various speakers. Tho keynote of tho convention was the cction of 4the convention in asking government al aid In financing the cotton crop of the South. ' "The greatest crisis in years, .brought jon by the European war, faces tho United States," said Presi dent Barrett in his opening address. "'There is only one" thing to do and that is for tho "United States govern ment Jo buy three or four million bales of cotton at not less than ten cents a pound from the farmers of 'the South to be held until a higher price may be obtained and, when sold, he profit, minus the expense of hand ling to be remitted to the farmers." The convention went on record as favoring tho Henry bill introduced before Congress recently, which favors the buying of cotton by tho government as a relief of tho pres ent situation. This blU was drafted with the co-operation of President Barrett, who believes that it fully (Covers the situation. Provision was made for tho raising pt a fund of $200,000 for the purpose pt maintaining a committee to devise nlans' for relieving the depressing results of the European war. This .committee will include a member from" every organized state together Sritb jtae national, officials and the na tional executive committee. The com mittee will be in charge of peter Rad 'lord of. Texas, who was appointed halrman, and before the adjournment of the session more than $10,000 of the fund had already been 'pledged. A resolution was passed condemn; lng the present war and recommend ing tho establishment of an interna tional parliament and an International court, looking to universal peace and good will between the nations of tho world. Child Labor Condemned. A resolution was passed endorsing the bill providing for the elimination pf products froin'jnterstate commerce which are manufactured in factories employing children less than fourteen years of age or those employing chil dren under sixteen years of age moro than eight hours. A marketing plan introduced by Harry Tracy of Texas in which a practical system of marketing farm products was outlined" was heartily endorsed by resolution. Union Officials Endorsed. Referring to. the work of the offi cers of the Farmers' Union, Mr. Bar rett paid a high tribute to" the manner Jn which they have co-operated with him. "They ' have stood steadfastly by me in every call to duty," said Mr, Barrett, "and In every endeavor for the general good. They are true, faithful and conscientious men. I want to pay especial tribute to one Individual, Peter Radford, If I should be asked to name one man in tha Union who has done more lo lighten my own load, whd stood' ready day or night, for service, who doesn't feven wait for the distress signal, then I'd have to say Peter Radford. Men ilka Pater Radford keep one's faith sound, his courage high and reaew ballet in humanity." Unlen Growing Rapidly. Preslesnt Barrett stated that the Union was' fast growing in numbers and in strength. Twenty-seven states in the Union are Included ia its item bership'aB'd' tbV total, number 'of inem oars aggregate more, than eight mil lion. It is the boast of. tha Uaidn that all its members are'ikea who kre; ao-; iual farmers'aai'tBat tfo'dae wh docs sot tHl Ike reil4 U 'eligible fee mem bership i4fce"ergiualzatl6a. The flla!s ef '.ike Uate were unaaiawfcsjy. re-electetf for he editing year ia fejfews: C. i, 'Barrett, Geor gia, eeident; A. V, fjwJft, riia pre' idewt; Orae At Oi DtU; sacrttury, HA11 THE CHURCH AS A I QflMI P.PMTCf! I UUUint, UL51SL.il A Broader Sphere for Religion New . . Field for the Rural Church. Dy Peter Radford. Locturtr National Farmers' Union. Tho social duty of the rural church s as much a" part of its obligations as its spiritual side. In expressing Its social interest, tho modern rural Church does not hesitate to claim that it is exDressin a true religious in stinct and the old-time idea that tho social instincts should be starved while tha soiritual nature was over fed with solid theological food, is fast giving way to a broader interpreta tion of the functions of true religion. We take our place in tho succession of those who nave sought to make tho world a fit habitation for the children of man when wo seek to study and understand the social duty of tho rural church. The true Christian re ligion Is essentially social Its tenets of faith being love and brotherhood and fellowship. While following after rirhtenuRness. the church must chal lenge and seek to reform that social order in which moral life is ex pressed. While cherishing ideals of service, the rural church which at tains the fullest measure or success Is that which enriches as many lives as it can touch, ana in no way can the church, come in close contact with Us members as through the aVenue of social functions. Tho country town and the rural community need a social center. The church need offer no apology for Its ambition to fill this need in the com munity, If an understanding of its mission brings this purpose into clear consciousness. The structure of a rural community Is exceedingly com plex;' it contains many social groups, each" of which has its own center, but there are many localities which -have but one church and although1 such a church cannot command the interest of all the people, it is relieved from the embarrassment of religiously di vided communities. Soolal Needs Imperative. The average country boy and girl have very little opportunity for real enjoyment, and have, as a rule, a vague conception of the meaning of pleasure and recreation. It is to fill thi3 void In the lives of country youth that the rural church has risen to tho necessity of providing entertain ment as 'well as instruction to its membership among the young. The children" and young people of the church should meet when religion is not even mentioned, It has been found safest for them to meet fre quently under tho direction" and care of the church. To send them Into the world with no social training exposes them to grave perils and. to try to keen them out of the world with no spcial privileges is shoer folly. There is a social nature to both old and young, but the foclal requirements of the young are imperative. The cnurcn unit nmvlrfa rilt-apflv nr Indlrnntlv some modern equivalent for, the nuskt ing bee, the quilting bee and the sing ing anhnolM of the old days'. In one" way or another the social instincts' of our young people must have oppor tunity for expression, which may take the form of clubs, parties, pic nics or other forme of amusement One thing is certain; and that is that the . church cannot take away the dance,' 'tie card party and the theater unless it can' offer In its place a sat isfying substitute in the form of more pleasing recreation. Next Tfaesday Mdrnirig "fyrjfe "332 X Yes" For gfctte Wide Prohibition (adv L, J. BreslinV rap'reseriting the Central Door & Lumber Co., of, iWtkhci, was caller Saturday, tfrid jtoid thi office visit BARTLETT'S. DIGNITY By 8. H. COLE. si Tho dust cloud down tho winding hilly road camo noaror, Out of it pro- cceded now and tUon the strident honking of a motor horn. Thon it reached tho end of tho driveway, swung in between tho stono gate posts, and, tho dust thinning out somewhat, Bar bara Wostcott saw tho low, raking linos of a familiar foadcar. Bob Wcscott, her younger brother, his chair tilted back and his feet cocked up on tho veranda's stono rail ing, looked up from tho book he was Veadlng. "Well, well, hero wo are again!" hp observed, his koon eyes on tho ap. preaching car. "Getting prettyi fre quent, Isn't it, Bab? I nover thought he was your sort, though." "He Isn't," said tho girj. with a sudden tightening of her Hps. "Too blamed dignified and all that sort of thing," Bob went oh. "Imag ine ever calling him 'Horm,' Bab!.' "Little danger of that," said she tartly. Bartlett's attentions of lato had been assuming a gravity and a frequency that could have but one meaning. Bar bara wrinkled thoso pretty brows of hers harder as tho motor swung up to the veranda steps. "Not intruding, Miss Barbara, I trust?" ha said. "Oh, no. I'm glad you came." She held out her hand. Bartlett had a way of taking one's hand that was deference itself. "Then you haven't any. engagement for tho afternoon?" he inquired. "None whatever," said she. "It's such a perfect day," said he, "I thought perhaps you'd liko to tako a little turn in tho car say out Red Hold way. We could have a cup of tea at the Peach Tree inn." Barbara made a little grimace. 'Tnr awfully tired of the Peach Treo and all tho other places like it They're so fearfully, fearfully proper." Bartlett looked a little surprised at tho outburst, but ho said nothing. 'Til tell you what I wish you would do," she rattled on. "Tako me down to Oak Orovo park, will you? 1 dare you to do It!" Bartlett debated mentally. "In the car?" ho asked. "Car?" said she. "Of course not On the trolley. We'll eat peanuts all the way down." She could hardly keep from chuck? ling; Bartlett seemed so distressed. "Wo couldn't get back until nine or no." he demurred. "Who cares? If you'ro afraid, never mind. I'll go alone. Only, my heart is set on going to Oak Grove park this afternoon." "Of course I'll go," ho interrupted. "What time can we get a car?" "Quarter . past the hotir In the square. I'll be ready in a minute." Oak Grove park Is a noisy, garish place. There are the usual hair-raising amusements, the usual crowd of venders and fakers, and more or less hard-working pleasure-seekers. Barbara glanced at her escort out of the corner of her eye. He reminds ed her of some stately cavalier going to a dog fight. rtarttatt fnUnvrnA mftfiVlv whereVAr she led him. fie bought the ticket and was just as-, stately upside down on the loops aahe was anywhere else, Barbara, watching hlra, saw he was trying, in his own stiff way, toenter Intp ,the spirit of the occasion. What if must cost him she could ell Iraag- Irie. And when he suggested, s they finished the last of the amusement, that they do them all over again, she relented., , ; "No, take me home, now' ebe eaid, rather shortly. . they ailghte'd at the square. He1 elbowed a Jvay for Jier hrough the crowd and they turned into- the' quiet road that led up to ker. father's big estate. The girl, .was very quiet. She did ijot speak until they were well dow the road-Irid aifcs, i, ' . i. "I'm n HtOo cot," aho hurst put nolf accusingly. "Huh?" said Bartlett, stopping ohort in his tracks. ."You'ro nothing of tha sort. You'ro n. Jolly, wholo-soulod, democratic llttlo girl that can do as tho Romaus do when you happen to bo with tho Romano." "Don't!" flhn bntrirod. "You'ro the ono that's lino. ,1 know what it meant . ..... . n t . ....!. .,.. ,n.i lu JUU iu u iuiuu(,u n iiui )un uivi this aftomoou. I did It Juut to shock you, hud' I atp tho peanuts to shock you. and rodo tho ihniiors to shock you, and creamed at tho top of my volco to shook you. And you woro so nlco about it all, so " I "Why, say!" ho Interrupted her. , "Hold on! You'ro all wrong. I hail tho timo of my lfo. Honestly I did." "And I thought you wero bo digni fied so awfully, terribly dlgnlflodl" said sho. "Am I dignified?" he demanded. ' "You'ro something hotter than that," nho declared. "What's that?" he asked. "Human," said sho. "Llttlo girl" he began. "It's coming," sang the girl's heart "I shan't let his dignity stand in tho way of my happiness now!" (CopyrJffht, 1914. Dy tho McCluro Newspa per Syndicate.) Next Tuesday Morning Vote "332 X Yes" For State Wide Prohibition (adv LOCAL HAPPENINGS. If you know any lecal nows be sure to t?ll thejeditor. Parker's Movies were well at tended Saturday nip;ht. The concrete pipe line on Main street is about completed. T. W. Densiey sold 100 head oi cattle, Friday, for an average of '.80 per head. s "Bill" has gone toPineand we earn that certain of our young adies are pining for him. PJan your work so that you can ee Parker's Movies at Ne.v Bridge, Fridayeve, or Kichland Saturday. (adv "Kid" Spears and "Sunshine" McClure are arranging for a box ing match at Boise in the early pa; t of November. ' J. F. Flynn, a Pine Valley farm er, killed himself last Friday, by firing a rifle bullet through his brain. Ill health fdr several years past is said to be the cause of the act. He leaves a widow n Pine Valley,'; a mother in Min nesota, and a brother in Wash ington. Universal Instinct for Play. In providing for enjoyment the church uses one of tho greatest meth ods by which human spclqty. hae de veloped. Association is never secure until it is pleasurable; in. play the in stinctive aversion of one person for another is overcome and the social mood is fostered. Play is the chief educaUonal agency ic rural commun ities, apd in the play-day of human childhood 'social sympathy ana social , habits are evolved. 'As individuals come together in social gatherings, Uieir viewpoint is broaene4, 'their ideals are lifted and aaally isey co stltute a. cultured and refined society; It is plain, therefore;' tWt the church "which alms ai a perfect ach clety 'jnust use, in aJj refined tand .ex; sited, way tfa$ essential factors ,ny I Avoiiiflona.ha mtist avail itself of the universal instinct 'for7 May:' If the church aurrottaea JUfcir mm -social uttncuoBB wb.c aiyroi iw u young among, tits member.ship, it wJH Ml a" Marc -tart of the luaeaUMe ,jrap in rural pleasures and. will reap the richest reward by prometiag a higher and better type of aasbeod and womanhood. RAILROADS 111 i IELP THE FA Common Currlan Wl Co.opcrnte In Marketing Parm Praducta Middle Moii Chnrco Hlghur Rates fcr Hnndllnn Farm vThan factory Product3. By -Peter Radford. Lecturer NiUlonul lrmara' Union. Tho lcadlni; railroad systems hf thp nr.tlon will uslabltKu' market bureaus to naslift tho larmern iilong Iholr lines In marketing their proditotx. Many roads hnvo pijcoilcd to the rq quest or tho armors' Union mid mi iKMincotl tholr wIllluguosH to oiitvr Into nctlvo co-operation with tho far mers iu marlu(0ni tliulr products. Tho cxpruMi ,compiinlctt hnvo nur voyed ,tho Hold and tho Federal Gov ernment, thrqugh tha pared post, hr.u demonstrated tho ponr.lbllltlou of the common carrier as a ucuful ngcucy In marketing farm commodltlos, 1 consider tho nctlou of thono nlf-tit business concorus in iletormlnlug to co-opcrato with tho fnrmora In mar keting their crops, to bo tho greatest product of human thought on I hi) Wcstoni homlsphoro during tho paot yenr, and it domonotrntca that the educational work of tho Farmorn' Union has brought tho nation to it clearer undcratandlng of tho real problem of tho farmer. To glvu Information on marketing Is rar moro valuable than to give advlco on production. There Is it mu tual intercut between tha railroads nnd tho fnrmor which cannot oxlnt between any other linos of Industry. Tho railroads aro thu toamtHum of asrlcuHuro, and they nro employed only when thero Is something to haul. Good prices will do moro to Increauo tonnngo thnn any other factor, and railroads want tonnage. Agriculture has many Jnherent 'Hh advantages which require combined effort to overcome in marketing. Thero aro millions pt producing units working' Indepondcntjy and moiling without knowledge of market condi tions. Tho harvest Jb pneo a year, while consumption is pretty even ly distributed throughout the entire vnnr. nnd most of tho farmers, through .custom and necessity, dump their entire crop on mo tnaruct as oon as it is gathered. Tho problem of organizing and systematizing the markets Is ono in which tho farmers Invite assistance of all lines of in dustry friendly to their Interests. Farmers Bear the Burden. Tho buslnoss of tho manufacturer lendB itself moro readily to organiza tion and tho facilities for studying the markets nro m(,ro oasljy available. The result is that the merchants are com pelled to handlo most staplo manufac tured articles at vory llttlo profit, and as a conscquonco tho merchant must look to products which he buyu di rect from tho farm for hie profits. The reports 0f tho Federal Depart ment of Agriculture show some very Interesting Information and enable a comparison botween tho, cost of marketing products of the farm and those of the factpry. A fow Hems will servo to Illustrate tho general run. The cost (if goring sugar from tho refinery to tho consumer to 9 cents on tho dollarj tho cost of gel ting tobacco from factory to con sumor is 14 cents on tho dollar. In selling a dollar's wprth of egge the middleman gets a profit of CO cents nn tha dollar. In selling a dollar's worth of potatoes, tho mlddleaaau makes 70 cents on tho dollar; in eell Ing a dollar's worth of fruit, tht middleman nets 84 cento on the dol lar, and on cantaloupes 82 cente. .Farmers' Bulletin No, 570, published by tho United States Department ol Agriculture, In dlscussiug this subject, said: '"The high prico paid by ceaiMaeru ranging from 6 to 600 per cent, in some canes, moro than the farmer ro ivon indicated that there la Dlentr M room for lowering the eost of farni products to consumer and at the same time largely increaslag the cash Income per farm, without la creasing farm production. Tals coadi tion is undoubtedly a marietta prob lem which will have to be Belye4 by better organisation of farmeM am' imrov, methods of market" IB