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PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 1913. oto'.h; ESS1'" VOL.XVII-NO. 47
Prineville Day at the
Redmond Potato Show
The bunineM men of Prineville . are fifty In town that should rmike
re making preparations for a big
turnout at the Third Annual Red
mond I'otato-Show and Fair on
Friday, October 24. Thia is Trine
vllle Day. EvcrybKly ia going.
Now, if the weather man will only
be decent about It and give ui good
rendu the prineville folk will tent
the accommodations of our neigh
bor. Get your cars ready. There
the trip.
The show thia year will not only
Include potatoes but graim, grasses,
all kind of vegetables and fruit
and a fancy work department.
On the accond floor of the Khrct
building lectures will be given to
farmers by prominent authorities
from the Oregon Agricultural Col
lege. It ia planned not to have an
idle moment during the three days.
James Elkins Hale
and Hearty at 82
Talk of Extending Road
South from Bend
Crook County High
The Inside History of the
Farm Demonstration Work
To the tax payers of Crook county,
Oregon, Greeting:
As the county court has been
criticised from time to time for Its
failure to appropriate money for
demonstration work, I take this op
portunity to give you the facta In
the case. About two years ago, at
meeting of the Central Oregon
Development League, held at Prine
ville the matter of demonstration
and experimental work was taken
up and a subscription of 110,000 was
made fofwork, as ! understand, in
Crook county. The contributing
parties being the two railroads,
2S00 each; the Portland Com
mercial Club, 12000 and Crook
county, I3(XK1, In all llO.OOO, for
whfch sum the Oregon Agrktului!
College agreed to carry on the
work for two years.
About the 15th of April last, Mr.
Powers, the jwrty representing the
college in this work, was in Red
mond and I prevailed on him to
come to Prineville that we might
learn something of the sUtus of the
matter. When I learned to my
surprise np one seemed to be look
ing after the matter particularly as
to collecting the contributions.
Crook county had paid its contribu
tion in full and Mr. Powers in
formed me the railroads had paid
up, but no effort and perhaps no
demand for the remaining 12000.
I requested Mr. Powers to see
the head men of the college and
furniah me an authorative state
ment that I might take the initia
tive in the financial department and
gather in the balance of the funds.
This he agreed to do but to this
date I have heard nothing from him
or the college officials.
I withheld this public explanation
of the case in the hope we might
get matters straightened out in a
quiet way, but as the college has
failed to answer my letter of some
weeks since, written with a view of
getting together for demonstration
work for next season. I think best
the taxpayers should know the situ
ation. The matter In a nutshell Is about
as stated In last week's issue of the
rDeschutes Valley Tribune. The
Oregon Agriculture College con
tracted to carry on the demonstra
tion work In Crook county two
years for 10,600. The college hasj
received 18000 and the work was
done one season, but little or noth
ing done the past season.
If I cared to plead the case of
the county court, I would put a
conundrum In this way: If it costs
1 100 per acre to farm sclentificially,
how long will tt take the dry farm
ers who are unaided to make a
fortune? .
Put it Is not a matter of great
importance that the people should
know who is to blame. What is
needed is intelligent preparation
for next season. Under the old
law authorizing experiment stations
the college was required to publish
report for distribution. In this
case, the stations were created
without state aid and there is no
state law requiring a statement of
receipts and expenditures. But the
law of common decency, the cus
tom-made law of business requires
thaf those who handle money con
tributed for any purpose shall ac
count to the contributors.
As the county court, for the pe6-
ple, contributed 13000 it feels un
der obligation to the people to re
port results, and in view of the
present unsatisfactory status of the
previous investment we feel that
we should have a definite under
standing as to what shall be under
taken in the future, and the failure
of the college to respond to the re
quest for such an understanding is
responsible for the failure to have
the work under way for next season.
The court is a unit in favor of
demonstration work, but want a
distinct understanding as to the ex
tent and character of the work to
be undertaken. G. Sprinukk,
County Judge.
Last Sunday afternoon Mr. and
Mrs. Collins W. Elkins entertained
in honor of the 82d birthday of
their father, James Elkins.
Over one hundred old friends
called to wish him many happy re
turns of the day and to talk over
the days of "Auld Lang Syne."
None that were present will soon
forget the flow of ready wit that
seemed remarkable In a person of
more than four score years, still
strong and even vigorous in both
body and mind.
. Among the many pleasing inci
dents of the afternoon was when
Hon. J. N. Williamson In his happy
and forceful way presented Mr.
Elkins with a "stick," after the old
Scottish cuBtom of "keep the stick
and we'll be friends." Thia stick
was obtained by Mr. Williamson a
number ago while on a visit to the
former home of Jefferson Davis in
Richmond, Virginia, and was one of
many made from the sills of the
house when renovated and placed
on a cement foundation by the
Ladies of the Confederacy who ob
tained possession of the property
and still retain it.
Judge M. E. Brink in a very ap
propriate manner and aided by
Bryan's favorite beverage, toasted
the honored guest as being "eighty
year young."
Mr. Elkins was especially pleased
to meet his old friends, George W.
Noble and L. D. Claypool, all hav
ing ridden together' on many a
eenuine cattle "round up" when
the bunch grass was at its best back
in the 80's.
Mr. Elkins came to Oregon in
1852 from Belmont county, Ohio,
driving an ox team across the
plains. He taught school; was as
sistant chief clerk of the Oregon
legislature in 1854-5; wasclerk of
quartermaster-general's department
in Salem during the Indian war of
1855-6. In 1860 he cast his first
ballot for president, voting for
Stephen A. Douglas.
Mr. Elkins is perhaps the cn'y
person in Oregon who held a public
office 51 years ago. He was the
first clerk of Linn county back in
the early sixties. In the 80 s he
had a cattle ranch in Crook county.
The host and hostess were as
sisted in receiving and serving by
Miss Helen Elkins, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Elkins, Mesdames Brink,
Clifton, Smith and Winnek.
Portland Cattle Market
North Portland, Or., Oct. 10, '13.
The market report of the Port
land Union Stock fords Co. is as
follows:
Receipts for the week have been
cattle, 984; calves, 30; hogs,
4710; Bheep, 8582; horses, 10.
Beef liquidation this week has
fallen off considerably and prices
are a-shade steadier. Bulk of busi
ness was transacted Monday and
Tuesday, as receipts since then
were insignificant. Prime steers
sold in bulk $7.50 to $7.65 and cows
$6.50 to $6.75. A lot of medium
grade stuff was offering at the
usual discount on choice beef prices.
Swine trade conditions are an un
certain quantity at present and
values fluctuated easily. Tops
ranged from 18.70 to $8.60 with
tendancy downward. Outlet is
fair for good light hogs, and smooth
heavy weights, but size of receipts
during the next six days will be the
most influential factor on the
market.
bheep house transactions gave
the impression of a steady to weaker
tone on lambs. Some choice year
lings in small lots sold at $4.50 and
prime ewes. at $3.75 to $4.
' Lambs failed to reach over $5 at
week's close, but the number offered
for sale was so small and quality so
ordinary the trade could not settle
on a substantial price. Generally
mutton and lambs are steady if
quality is choice. Outlet, of course,
would be clogged but it has ab
sorbed each day's receipts for a
week without effort.
An Advertisement
Is a Challenge
By HOLLAND.
THE man who advertises
Is fearless. He courts the
light. He dares nil and gun
dry to put him to the test
"This Is what 1 offer," he
says In effect "Can you beat
It? Can you do better else
where? Mnke comparisons
and then do business with
me only If you tlud It Is to
your advantage."
There Is nothing hidden
about the advertiser, lie
stands up for himself, for his
goods, for his reputation, for
his town. He wants every
body to know him. to know
his methods of business and
his manner of treating cus
tomers. This makes it safe to do
business with him. Having
spent much money making
his name known, he cannot
afford to have it tarnished,
and ho will go much more
than halfway in an effort to
correct a misunderstanding
that is not of his making. He
wants to toll more than the
bare truth, to do more than
what Is really square.
DEAL WITH
ADVERTISERS FOR
A SQUARE DEAL.
Klamath Falls Northwestern:
Tbere is a pediment rumor, ap
parently on good author! ty, tbat
the Hill and Southern Pacific
Railroad forces are planning to
let contracts that will complete
the two lines north of here to al
low an outlet to Portland.
According to the latest it is de
clared that the Hill system is
laying plans to let the contract
at once for construction of its
line from Bend to Beaver Marsh,
this side of Crescent. The south
ern Pacific is said to be prepar
ing to lei a contract for com pie
tion of its line from the present
terminus at Kirk north to Beaver
Marsh There, it is claimed, the
two roads will join forces and
both will use the same line until
such a time tbat the Southern
Pacific is ready to complete its
line through north from the
Marsh by way of Crescent to the
main line at Natron.
What lends color to this re
port is tbat several Hill engineers
slipped into this city less than
ten days ago, went north to the
end of the Southern Pacifio line,
and after spending several days
in that country returned through
here to the outside. Just what
thev were doing is not known
but since the rumor of a joint sr
rangement betwetn the two sys
terns has started it is believed
tbey were looking over the
ground to ascertain what equip
ment would be needed to com
plete the work of surveying a
permanent Una through from
tbis end.
It is also declared on good au
thority that a crew of boutnern
Pacific engineers recently came
to Klamath Falls and went north
into the Crescent country.
While there is absolutely no
confiirmation of the aims of the
two big railroad systems it is
generally believed that both the
Hill and Southern Pacific people
are anxious to get trains through
north from bore to Portland.
This being the case on top of the
fact that Hill Is seeking to reach
San Francisco through Oregon
lends much color to the state
ment that the two roads are to
combine on completing the line
through between here and Bend
so Hill can reach San Francisco
and the Southern Pacific can tap
the rich territory between here
and Bend.
Enjoying a Boom
The Crook County High School is
enjoying a boom. The total enroll
ment at present is 111 and there
will be more next Monday. The
assembly room is quite crowded
and it will be necessary to enlarge
it very soon. Students seem very
much interested and the faculty en
couraged.
The Commercial Department is
crowded to the limit with 63 regis
tered in one class penmanship.
This department could give type
writing to thirty more if it had
room and machines.
The operation of the school is
slightly hindered by the shortage in
the book supply.
The Domestic Science Depart
ment has an enrollment of 48. The
classes have begun their work on
food analysis and will be ready for
experiment work by the time the
kitchen is available.
The Normal Department has an
enrollment of 22. This is a strong
four-year course and a diploma
from this department gives the
graduates a one-year state certifi
cate, renewable once, and admits
them to the senior year in the
standard course at the State Normal.
The Domestic Science Depart
ment has organized a Home Circle
by the students of the different
classes. The stock judging class
made a trip last Saturday to the
ranch of Warren, Dickson & Mc
Dowell, where the students had
practice in scoring some excellent
specimens of beef cattle. Next
Saturday another ranch will be
visited, and so on, giving the stu
dent a chance to do practical work
in judging and becoming proficient
judges.
The Crook County High School
has joined the State Debating
League and expect to begin work
ing on this feature very soon. The
school has fine material and expects
to produce a winning team.
The football squad is out for
practice every evening and the boys
will soon be playing genuine foot
ball. The manager of this squad is
Robert Lister. Roscoe Claypool is
captain. The boys expect to meet
Madras on the , Madras , gridiron
next Saturday. iue line-up is not
yet certain. . '
The student ' V will gi
basket social Fs " v
p. m. at the hig.
for the benefit o.
sodation. The gene
pedally invited to help maEe "Oiis a -
success, i.e., the financial part of it.
Club for the purpose of handling I A very short musical program will f
their work along social lines. The be given. .
cultural life of the housekeeper will The High School Dormitory ia
be developed in this way. now ready for occupancy. It is
'-Fu.c5Hf'WL prrtiJU8eH mf.tabl$ and homelike with a
wives of Prineville have been chosen cozy parlor, nice dining room, neat.
as worthy patrons of the Household
Arts Department. They are Mes
dames Baldwin, Winnek, Wigle and
Elkins.
The work of the Agricultural De
partment is going along nicely. A
great deal of interest is evidenced
well furnished sleeping rooms and
bath. The girls must furnish bed
ding and towels. Board and room
will be given the girls at actual cost,
$14 per month. A house matron
and one of the high school instruc
tors, Mrs. Walker, will live at the
Dormitory and have general charge.
Expense No Object
to Boston Millionaire
Whtn th Fly U Snored.
The common housefly Is regarded In
some parts of the world as a brlnger
of good luck. Some years ago a cor
respondent from Greenock wrote to
Notes and Queries: "Among our deep
sea fishermen there is a most comical
Idea that if a fly falls into the glass
from which any one has been drink
ing, or Is about to drink, it Is consid
ered a sure and true omen of good
luck to the drinker and Is always no
ticed as such by the company." But
houseflles have the charm of rarity on
the Dogger batik. London Spectator.
Getting Round It.
A famous mountaineer said of moun
tain climbing at a dinner in Brooklyu:
"Peaks that seem inaccessible may
be climbed by turns and twists. Moun
tain climbing is a question of getting
around the bad places. Getting around
your difficulty that Is the secret of
mountain climbing. Lisxt, the great
musician, had the ability to get around
things; hence I am sure be'd have
nimle a eood mountaineer. Once at a
dinner Liszt's hostess cried In a horri
fied voice that there were thirteen at
table.
" 'Don't let that alarm you. madam,
said Liszt, with a reassuring smile;
I'll eat for two.' "
For Sale
One 4-horse Superior Drill cheap.
Prineville Feed & Livery Stable. 10-9
- - Yet, She Painted. "
Young Gotrox (admiring picture In
parlor) Does your sister paint, Mar
gie? Little Margie-Yes, sir; but she's
finished now, and as soon as she puts
a little powder on she'll be right down.
Chicago News.
Telegram: Tom Lawson
doesn't car for expenses; bo has
plenty or em. I
Forexample, he has just shipp
ed from Portland to Boston a
beautiful little saddle rr;?.re by
express. The charge for the
journey being $487. The mare
was brought out here originally
from the Lawson stable of
thoroughbreds at "Dreamwold."
the Lawson estate just outside of
Beantown, so that the round trip
the exquisite little pure blooded
animal cost the millionaire a neat
little sum of 974.
The mare is the property of
Miss Lawson, the magnate's
daughter and she had it brought
out here for her own personal use
nd for the pleasure of her chum,
Miss Jean Morrison, daugthter
of Dr. and Mrs. A. A Morrison,
of this citv.
This express bill is by far the
largest charge of that kind ever
paid for a single animal in the
history of Oregon and is nearly
seven times ine cost oi a nrsi-
class passenger ticket from Port
land to the "Hub" the fare to
Boston being $77 15.
The Lawson party, which has
been in Portland and Oregon for
several weeks, broke up this
morning when Mrs. Henry Mc
Call and Miss Lawson, the mag
nate's daughters, started for
Boston at 10 o'lock. Mr. Lawson
and his son-in-law, Henry Mc
Ca'!. took the same train, but
dropped off at Deschutes Junc
tion and went in to Prineville,
where McCall owns a large
ranch. It is understood that Mr.
Lawson will remain in the interi
or for a short time before return
ing to New England. is
working on a new hobby of his
intensified agricultural develop
ment, which he has promised to
spring" on Oregon in the near
future.
Send in Your Samples.
C. C. Chapman, agent of the Ore
gon State Immigration Commission,
writes the Journal as follows:
Your section has not yet sent in
samples to be included in the Ore-?
gon State Exhibit at the Eastern
Land Shows. This exhibit is soon
to be forwarded in one large ship
ment to the United States Land
Show at Chicago. We desire that
each community be represented.
You have neither sent exhibits nor
appointed a delegate to represent
your county at this Land Show.
Will you kindly advise us immedi
ately what action you are going to
take regarding this.
"We are greatly encouraged by
the splendid co-operation and fine
exhibits from all parts of the state.
As your section has not yet sent in
samples representing the agricul
tural possibilities of your county,
we desire that you do so at once so
that the Oregon State exhibit will
be thoroughly comprehensive. Ship
non-perishable products by freight,
using shipping tags as previously
sent you. Perishable samples may
be sent by baggage. Your local
agent is familiar with the shipping
details.
Winter Apples
Winter apples, 75c per bushel a.
Sam Carroll's ranch, 10 miles from
Ochoco mines. Samuel Cabkoll.
10-16 3tp