Crook County Journal
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CITY OF PRINEVILLE
VOL. XXI
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, NOVEMBER 8, 1917
NO. 52
WEAREIN WARTOWIN
KAlHF.lt IH A MAD MAN AND HIM
1HM THINK IH DANGEROUS
N. J.SiNNOn IN OUR Cmf TODAY
We Have Treaty Willi I'rtuwla
That Wan IU MHlwlly Vloluted
Mini CltUcn Murdered
"Wo era In the war to win, and
! am unubla to say whether It will
require six month or throw years"
ld ('(iKriutmun N. J. Hlnnott to
day, "tli Klor I a mud man, nd
hli doctrine In the moat dangerous
that civilization ha ever faced.
"We have a treaty with Prussia
which provide that In ca of war
any American vessel may be earch
d, If tound to contain munition of
war these may be taken by the Ger
man vessel and the captain paid the
market price (or them, after which
the vessel may proceed undisturbed.
"We never declared war until 250
American citizen were murdered
and we had nine direct promlie and
excuse for these act directly from
the head of the German govern
ment. "Seven-eighths of all our export
ed beef product, and almost a
great a pnrcentage of cotton, pork
and other export builness from the
United State goe through what I
now the war tone.
"We were entirely within our
rights all 1 the time, are yet and
without any question will prevail In
the end."
Congressman Sinnott I looking
ever the Ochoco Project today and
will be In Jefferson County thl
afternoon to Inspect the North Unit
Project.
He will return to Washington
about November 20, for the winter.
DEATH OF B. F. ALLEN
The death of B. F. Allen, a plo
neer of Central Oregon, occurred
at his home in Portland, Tuesday
evening about 9 o'clock.
Mr. Allen wa in bis usual good
health until lnat Wednesday morn
ing when he was stricken while
talking to a friend In the lobby of
a Portland hotel.
He was taken to his home, and
gradually became weaker until the
end. Death was due to natural
causes.
Mr. Allen was 84' years of age. He
Is survived by tour daughters and a
son: Mrs. 8. A. Prose, Mrs. Tony
LaGrunde, Mrs. Geo. B. Smith, Mrs.
T. H. Lafollotte and Alf Allen.
Mr. Allen moved to Central Ore
gon from Indiana In the early six
ties and bomesteaded on McKay
Creek. He acquired large holdings
In this part of the state and Port
land whore he bus made hi home
for a number of years. Until a few
months ago be was principal stock
holder and president of the First
National Bank of this city having
been one of the founders of that In
stitution., Funeral sorvices were held In
Portland today.
THREE PONIES AS PRIZES
All School Children May Compete
By Writing Essays
Three Shetland ponies are to be
given free as prizes for the three
best essays written by school chil
dren on "What We Can Do To Holp
Win The War."
The children are divided into
three classes namely, from 19 to 15
years, from 14 to 11 years, and un
der 10 years. Each school is en
titled to one essay from each class,
and the contest date closes on Sat
urday, November 17.
All eBsays from Crook County
should be forwarded as soon as pre'
pared to Judge Springer.
THE TOBACCO TAX
IN-hIith mill I'wri Both ApH-nl to
Till) Journal
A a result of a mention In The
Journal last week of the tax on to
bacco product In which we slated:
"Tobacco text! go Into effect but
the dealer bave been making a
lltlie on the aide by lmpolng them
for aeveral week" protest have
been made by two or three dealer
to the effect that the tobacco tax
ha been effective for the pat
month Inatisad of going Into effect
lant Thuraduy, a wa Indicated In
the article referred to. In thl we
are glad to make the correction.
We were commended by a number
of amoker during the week, who
luted that the dealer have rained
the price on almoHt all, If not all,
cigar and other tobacco, the raise
being anywhere from 10 per cent to
60 per cent of the original aolllng
price while the tobacco tax asked
by the government 1 far le than
the average increase which the
imoker I now paying.
We are not stating that tbl In
creaee baa been made aa a fuct, but
It I the statement made by pur
chaser, and never having learned
to cat the weed, we give the matter
to the public a it came to ua, sec
ond hand.
A. V. IIKODKIUCK VISITS CITY
Working In Interval of Deaeonewi
Honpital
A. V, Broderlck ha been In the
city since Saturday In the Intoreats
of the Deaconess Hospital in Spo
kanq.
He 1 a retired business man who
la devoting bl time to this class of
work, and Is meeting with much
success.
STATEMENT OF CROOK
COUNTY INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of Crook County
Jan. 6, 1913, as per report of ac
countant, J. H. Wilson, submitted
at May term, 19131139,552.90.
Indebtedness to school districts
and towns accruing through errors
In distribution to July 31, 1915 as
per report of Crandall and Roberts,
$ 12,836.64.
Total Indebtedness Jan. 1, 1917,
as por report of Crandull and Rob
erta, $59,438.32.
G. SPRINGER.
CROOK COUNTY HIGH SPEEDY
Final Krore Wan 13-7 In Favor of
Ileml High School
In a speedy football game last
Saturday on the Bend field, Crook
County High lost to Bend High, the
score being 13 to 7. The game was
closely contested throughout and at
no stage of the game could a con
jecture be made as to who would be
tha victor.
The Crook County High boys
have developed speed since the last
game and It was quite evident that
with two weeks more of practice It
would be a different story. The
Bend boys had the advantage of an
outside game with Klamath Falls
In the meantime.
The brilliant work of Bonney at
end coupled with the sturdy defense
of Gates and Lister in the backfleld
were the features of the game.
TO WIVES, MOTHERS, SISTERS
Prlnevllle, Ore., Nov. 7, 1917
To the wives, mothers and sisters of
our soldier boys:
The government at Washington is
desirous to extend to our soldiers
every comfort and protection which
is practicable. You are therefore
requested to assemble at the County
Court room in Prineville, on Mon
day evening, Nov. 12th, at 4 p. m.
to form an organization. You are
also requested to give the address
of all Crook County boys which you
have or can obtain.
Yours very sincerely,
G. SPRINGER,
Chairman Crook County
Council of Defense.
GOV. MeCALL RE-ELECTED
Samuel W. McCall was re-elected
governor of Massachusetts by an
overwhelming majority.
Governor McCall is the father of
Henry McCall of Prineville.
CROOK CO. POTATOES
WIN FIRST PRIZES
MA. NY INTERESTED IN PRINE
VILLE COUNTRY
MUSTARD WINS SWEEPSTAKES
F.veryone (iueown on Fat (Utw That
Wnn Exhibited at the Oregon
liiter-State Fair
Crook County potatoes, Powell
Butte potatoes and Prlnevllle pota
toes are attracting much attention
at the Land Show which is being
held In Portland this week.
S. D. Mustard' exhibit again
took sweepstakes and many people
are attracted to this part of the
state because of the displays that
are being made there, in charge of
R. L. Schee.
We have the following telegram
today from Mr. Schee:
"Crook Coutny potatoes won the
sweepstakes, also the hundred dol
lar prize and other prizes on Individ
ual entries of potatoes, and two
special premiums. These potatoes
were grown by S. D. Mustard, of
Powell Butte. Our exhibit is at
tracting much attention and many
are Interested In Prlnevllle. The
prize heifer cows from Prlnevllle
we are giving away to the party
guessing nearest the correct weight
Is the greatest attraction In the
show and everybody Is guessing on
them. The Deschutes County ex
hibit, also in my charge, Is attract
ing much attention." ,
DEATH OF ALKALI FRANK
Frank Huott, better known here
to the pioneers as "Alkali Frank",
died at his home in Portland, Mon
day, November 5. Mr. Huott was
born near Quebec, Canada, in 1830
and crossed the plains in 1854, land
ing lu Portland when there were
only four houses there. He moved
to Central Oregon In 1860 and es
tablished himself as the first settler
of Alkali Flat and thereafter was
known as Alkali Frank.
DANCE FRIDAY AT CLUB HALL
An Informal dance will be given
tomorrow night at the Commercial
Club Hall by the Ladies Annex to
which everyone is Invited. Tickets
will be 60 cents and a lunch will be
served free.
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THE BERKELEY SEXTETTE.
t4T CONSIDER the Berkeley Sextette the finest entertainment orchestn
I now before the public," says Louis O. Runner, the well known organ
lzer and conch. "The programs represent the most advanced type of
high grade, refined entertainment known to the American public. Clnssicn'
music Is made Interesting to all, and popular music Is given a new charm
Orchestra numbers, readings, songs, Instrumental solos and costumed selee
tions make up this thoroughly pleasing entertainment."
Six talented and vlvuclous young women, of fine platform presence am
with distinct musical ability, attracted to each other by a mutual love oi
music "fld thoroughly coached and trained in a program of fine variety, thf
IVrkelny Sextette, soon to be heard on the lyceum course, will more thai)
nmke good the enthusiastic recommendation quoted above. Hear them.
Will Appear at the Club Hall Nov. 15
CITY BUDGET SHOWS
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VALUATIONS INCREASE MARKS
DECREASE POSSIBLE
COICILMEN HOLD TILL 1919
New la Shock to Home Permit In
Granted for Building Ware
house and a Garage
The monthly meeting of the city
council developed some very import
ant business Tuesday evening.
The fixing of the budget for the
next tax levy wa completed, and
will be less In number of mills than
last year because of the increase in
valuation of the city property, while
of course the amount of taxes raised
will be considerably more.
The budget provides for about
the same amount for everything but
the interest on the railroad bonds,
which is provided for by the bond
election.
A shock was received by some of
the councllmen who were making
plans for the city election which Is
usually held In December.
The new law provides that no
municipal elections be held except
at the same time as state and
county elections, which means that
the present officials must hold until
the next county and state election.
A permit was granted to J. B.
Shlpp for the erection of a garage
on Main street.
A lease was also authorized for
the erection of a warehouse near
the depot by B. H. McMickle. The
warehouse will be 60x200 and an
oil station will also be provided for
by these people.
The lease of the city grader to
, Twohy Bros, for use in a road that
' Is being built around the reservoir,
. was authorized.
A resolution was passed by the
' council commending the boys who
volunteered from Prineville, a neat
! ly printed copy of which will be
mailed each of them.
I The following bills were paid:
j A. A. Dow $ 20.00
DesChutes Power Co 173.05
J. H. Gray 81.00
i Geo. F. Euston 8.20
! R. S. Price 31.15
The following officers were pres
ent: Mayor, D. F. Stewart; coun-
cllmen, Foster, Shipp, Wallace,
Reams and Pancake; recorder, Geo.
F. Euston; marshal, J. H. Gray;
and engineer, H. A. Kelly.
LYCKl'M COURSE COMING
Flint Number Will Appear at Hub
Hall on November l.t
The first number of the lyceum
course which has been contracted by
the Ladies Annex for the winter will
appear at the Club Hall on Novem
ber 15 when the .Berkley Sextette
will render an excellent program.
There are four numbers thl year
and the tickets have been reduced
to the nominal sum of $1.00 for the
four attractions for adults and 60
cents for children.
The above prices do not include
reserved seats. A small additional
charge will be made for reserving
of seats.
Single admissions will be 60 cents
tor aduts and 25 cents for children
CAN YOU FURNISH ONE?
Addi-emie of Men at Front Desired
by Hpunbth War Veterans
The plan of sending every man at
the front a Christmas box from
Prineville Is being worked out nice'
ly by the Spanish War Veterans, but
the addresses of several are yet
needed.
Can you furnish one or more ad
dress for the following list, and it
so, please take or telephone it to
Geo. F. Euston at the Crook County
Bank, before Saturday night of
this week sure.
Clay Able, Cecil Able, Ed Burnett,
Wm. Barney, Tom Cole, Tom Cron-
In, Elbe Elliott, Brice Ewing, Harry
Hyde, Bert Hartzell, Geo. Hobwood
Chas. Keishner, Floyd Kiene, Doug
las Lawson, W. F. McMullen, Sam
Redding, Redding,
Senecal of Suplee, Chas. Stevens,
Arthur Milner, W. G. Trappe, Aus
tin WiUon, Floyd Warner, George
Willis and Warren W. Yancey.
RED CROSS CHAPTER
A Red Cross Chapter for Crook
County was organized Saturday
evening and the following officers
were elected: Chairman, H. Bald
win; treasurer, E. J. Wilson; secre
tary, Mrs. M. E. Brink; chairman
finance committee, J. H. Upton; ex
ecutive committee, M. R. Elliott, W.
L. Van Nuys, F. C. Laslette, A. M.
Byrd, Mesdames W. I. Dishman, A.
R. Bowman, George Nicoall, J. H.
Rosenberg, J.' W. Stanton and Col
lins W. Elkins.
The organization Is perfected now
and will be in readiness in a short
time to take care of all campaigns
for raising of funds and other mat
ters connected with the Red Cross.
SCHOOLS CLOSE IN BEND
Fifteen Cases of Scarlet Fever Are
Reported Among Children
On the report that there were
fifteen cases of scarlet fever among
the children of Bend, an order was
issued Monday morning that the
grade schools be closed. If no fur
ther developments in the epidemic
are noted, says the Bend Bulletin
school will be opened again next
Monday. It is feared however that
the enforced vacation will have to
continue through another week.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
There are two things the soldier
boy wants more than anything else
in the world a letter from home
and a copy of his old home news
paper. The first brings him the
love he craves, the other the news
he longs for. Sunday, November
11, has been set aside as a day
when everyone is asked to write a
letter to a soldier boy and to send
him a copy of the home paper.
The home tie is the strongset
that the soldier knows. Keep it
Intact. Help the Army anc Navy Y.
M. C. A. in this respect. It is es
tablished in every camp, at every
cantonment and follows or greets
the soldier wherever he goes. It is
the nearest thing to home he knows.
A great national drive for $35,000,
000 to secure funds to continue and
extend this work will be made be
tween November 11 and 19. Let
the soldier know that you are help
ing in this for it means a great
deal to him.
When writing advertisers, please
mention The Journal.
Y.H.C.A.
TO START MONDAY
CWK)K COUNTY MUST RAISE AT
LEAST $3,000.00
WORK IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
President Wilson and Officials of
Army and Navy Give Work
Hearty Indorsement
A drive to raise Crook County's
part of the $35,000,000 Army Y. M.
C. A. fund will start on Monday
when local forces will begin a
week's campaign to raise $3000
within the county.
A meeting wa held Friday after
noon at the Commercial Club at
which time W. F. King was appoint
ed county chairman for the cam
paign. He has not as yet announced
his committee appointments, but
whoever they are, loyal support la
sure, for aa in all other matters of
this nature, Crook County will do
its share.
Most important and pressing of
all is the Association's opportunity
of serving our own American troops
at home and abroad to afford them
wholesome recreation, opportunity
for study, religious guidance, substi
tutes for home life, and other mani
fold comforts and necessities. This
is the service President Wilson, Sec
retary of War Baker and Secretary
of Navy Daniels look to the Associa
tions to render.
For every one of these men life
has been turned topsy-turvy. Old
haunts, old habits, old friends have
been left behind. Many social in
fluences of restraint have ceased to
operate.
Insofar as it is humanly possible
the new lives of these soldiers must
be rationalized. Something of the
steadying influences of home must
Continued on page 5
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Work on the Ochoco Project is
progressing nicely is the report
from R. W. Rea, the project engi
neer. The District has just engaged
two expert irrigation constructors,
who have been in the service of the
government, to take charge of the
construction of small structures.
Very satisfactory progress is be
ing made on the big cut through
the hill on the old Towsend place.
The new road around the reservoir
site has been constructed almost to
the west line of the Price ranch.
Twohy Bros. Co. has received
within the last two days a yard and
a quarter orange peel bucket, stiff
leg derrick, donkey engines and
other heavy machinery to be used
in excavating cutoff trenches of the
dam. The steam shovel is making
good progress in the excavating of
the main canal on the T. H. Lafol
lette place. The coal used for this
shovel is hauled from Redmond.
Concrete work for the siphon
crossing of Ochoco creek along the
west line of the Biggs lower ranch
Will be completed before' the end of
the week. The District has started
the lateral construction.
An immense rock wall is being
constructed by Twohy .Bros. Co.
about a mile from the city for the
main canal. The first of the week
this company will receive heavy
equipment for sluicing.
Arrangements have been made
with the District and Twohy Bros,
to cooperate with the Forest Service
in constructing a telephone line
from the city limits to tne dam site.
The people of the Ochoco valley
and others are invited to come and
inspect the work whenever it is
convenient.
The work Is handicapped because
of a shortage of labor and anyone
who could assist in supplying this
deficiency please report at their of
fices in the Adamson building.