CROOK COUNTY JOURNAL FEBRUARY 7, 1918 PAGE 8 CANAL SYSTEM NOW OVER HALF COMPLETE Onim IHSTKUT WORK IlKIMi IUSHKI KVFHY 1AY SECOND GIANT FOR DAM WORR Tunnel Hull. ling From Roth K.nels Meant Shovel Working In R.Kk The ranal and lateral system that fs being constructed by the Ochoco District board under force account is about two-thirds completed, ac cording to estimates submitted to the board at their regular meeting Tuesday by project engineer R. W. Rea. The part that is being built by contract is about one-half com pleted, not Including the dam. At the dam. considerable time was taken up by the installation of heavy nachinery, and opening up proper material pits for the giants to sluice material for the fill. "This has been done, and the one giant is now being operated sixteen hours each day, which will be in creased to a twenty-four hour shift in a few days. The second giant will be started just as soon as arrangements can be completed tor it, and both will run continuously, which will make the construction of the dam much more rapid than it has been. Work throughout the project is being rushed every day, and water for almost all parts of the system will be available by April first, ac cording to present plans. The canal leading from the dam to the completed part of the system is being lined with cement, and three crews of men are at work at different places along this line. The steam shovel is working in solid rock Just at present, but is making good progress, considering this fact. Crews are being put at work on the north end of the tunnel, and will work to meet the men who are push ing in from the south end of that work. The canal from McKay west Is being rushed, and will be completed by April first, connecting that part of the system for flood waters from McKay. REYNOLDS BITS RANCH 51. I). Powell Dispones of Ranch Con taining 2K Acres I'nder Project A deal was closed last week whereby S. L. Reynolds becomes the owner of the M. D. Powell ranch north of Prineville. The ranch con tains 240 acres, all of which is un der the Ochoco Project, and has been occupied by Mr. Reynolds for several years. The consideration is said to be $15,000.00. WHY PAY HIGH PRICES FOR , SOAPS? We will furnish you for 12.00 double the amount in high grade soaps and polishes, and with it for a premium, the formula for making them at home at a very low cost. Write today. Address, R. & F Mfg. Co.; Inc., 94 11th St., Portland, Ore gon. 13t4c Spring will soon be here, and what about your clothes? Have you thought of that? GILL1S Has and is ready to talk it over with you! J. A. GILLIS Your Tailor Yes m H(x hoard mkkting Regular Onto of ilunlmwa Il-p"ol f Tarwh) Prtwraa Good The regular monthly meeting of the Ochoco Irrigation histrict Hoard was hold In th office of the board on Tuesday. General satisfaction was expressed concerning the progress of the work being done by the board, and the regular routine of business was dis posed of. I. O. O. F. TO ATTKN1I t III H II Voted to Appear at lrrti)terln Hout In IUhIj SumUy K. ruing At the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows, Tuesday evening it was voted to attend the Presbyterian church Sunday evening of this week. Rev. Van Nuyi has notified the Odd Fellows however that he had already arranged to unite with the Methodists In the Marvin meeting and invited them to attend there. AXNl'AL TELEPHONE MEETING Lookout Mt. Co. Elected Officers Sat urdayLine to be Improved The Lookout Mountain Telephone Company, owners of the Prineville Howard line, held their annual meet ing in this city Saturday. Raymond Calavan was chosen president and J. E. Fuller secretary treasurer. It was decided to Im prove the line to Meadow, and in this work, the assistance of Forest Supervisor Harpham is promised. T. K. Hi t HANAN KILLED Body Iturned in Canadian Home .Matter Is a Mystery Word was received the last of the week by relatives here, that T. F. Buchanan, who was well wnown here, was shot, either by himself or someone else, and the body burned In his home in Canada. There are no particulars for the reason that no one was with or near him at the time, and relatives are at a loss to know just how or why the tragedy occurred, He lived at W hite Fish Lake, Alberta. Canada. McCALL RETIRNS FROM EAST Henry McCall arrived in the city Friday from Boston where he has been for the past several weeks vis iting with his family at the home of Thomas W. Lawson, Mrs. McCall's father. Mr. McCall says that when he was In Chicago the snow drifts were six and eight feet deep and the trains were blocked all through the east and middle west. He is very glad to be home again. PIONEER SHEEPMAN HERE Tom Hamilton, of Ashwood, Was a Prineville Visitor Last Week Tom Hamilton, a prominent pio neer sheepman from Ashwood, was an Interesting visitor in the city last week-end. Mr. Hamilton says they have had a wonderful winter in their vicinity and that the stock has all wintered well. He returned to bis home Saturday. PARENT-TEACHERS MEETING Regular Monthly Program Was Ren dered Monday Evening The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Association was held Monday evening. The attendance was very good, and much benefit Is derived from these meetings by all who attend. Plan now to be present at the March meeting. ALIEN ENEMIES REGISTERING All Are Required to RegiNler at Post Office Jiefore February 9 Five alien enemies, all Germans, have registered at the local post office during the week, and eight others have reported that they will appear during the next few days for registration. All of them must return for their cards before February 24. They are required to provide photographs and make finger prints, to be used in future identifications if necessary. GASOLINE FAMINE All Prineville Dealers Are Out of Supplies Today BecauBo of the fact that the big Standard Oil truck that makes the regular Prineville-Redmond run, is out of commission, Prineville deal ers are facing a famine in gasoline today. If the situation is not relieved soon, motorists will be forced to leave their cars at home. However it is expected the truck will be re paired in time to make the trip tomorrow. OLD TIMK IVWCK rKR. fcl Central Orrgin Married IVople Will Celebrate aMng1in'a I tin Inlay An old time dance will be given by the married people of central Oregon. February it, at the Com mercial Club Hall. Those who have been are also Included. Admission will be one dollar In cluding refreshments and the pro ceeds will go to the Red Cross. The affair Is In charge of the fol lowing live wlrea: M. R. lUggs, R. W. Rea. J. II. I'pton. Or. II. Davis, Ralph Jordan, Geo. Russell and Joe Smelier. THRIFT STAMP COMF-ST High and Public School Wi.rV.liiK Hard For Achievement Pin A thrift stamp contest Is on be tween the High School and the Pub lic School beginning yesterday and tasting until Saturday. The Public School representatives turned in 1310.00 this morning hut the High School has not reported the sales to dale. The following students are on the teams: Public School. Roland Stearns, captain, Lulu Allen, Leone Matthews and Jamea Sidford. High School, Elsie Grant, captain. Ogden Mills, Catharine Prury, Clarence Mertschlng and Edna Wolff. The purpose of this Is to organize a Junior Rainbow Regiment, and to be eligible to this regiment, the student must be one of the first thousand to sell $50 worth of thrift stamp?: Supt Mver has telegraphed for four pins fur the above public school students, each one of whom tins sold more than 150 worth. They may wear the pins during the period of the war. COMMISSIONER SMITH RESIGNS C. II. Miller To Succeed L. E. Smith a ( oiiiniil.iiier in IVm IuiIch L. E. Smith, of Redmond, has re signed as county commissioner of Deschutes county, and C. II. Miller of the same city was appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. Miller Is manuger and secre tary of the Deschutes Mutual Tele phone Company and was formerly connected with the Redmond Ware house. BASKET SOCIAL SATIRDAY Public Is Invited to Attend Function at Stewart Hall A basket social will be held at the Stewart Hall at 7:30 Saturday even ing under the auspices of the C. E. society. All girls are invited to bring bas kets, and everyone is welcome to at tend. l TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY BETTY WALES DRESSES A com plete line of Silk, Serge, Cotton and Linen Betty Wales Dresses to arrive soon. Call or write for Spring Catalogue, ready for dis tribution on or about Feb. 15th. The Little Vanity Shop. 13tlc A GOOD TEAM For sale, $40. See Lettie Marker. price 13t2c FOR SALE Three blocks east of public school, y, acre with new 6-room bungalow, also other Im provements. Will sell reasonable. Inquire at this office. 13t4p FOR SALE Some good property on Front St., very reasonable to one that will put up good build ings. For information address Box 614, Prineville, Ore. 13tfc FOR TRADE! A good buggy, has both pole and shafts, for good work horse. See D. P. Adamson, City. 13tfc TYPEWRITER Smith Premier in good condition tor sale cheap. See it at the Journal office. 38tfG The Journal Is only 11.60 a year FIFE ITEMS (By our Regular Correspondent.) A very pleasant time was had at the dance Friday night. A Red Cross dance will be given in the hall on February 15. Come and bring your friends. Let us do what we can to help in this work and make it a success. Johnnie Mosler Is at home this week, sick with an attack of quinsy. Friends of Margaret Geiger were glad to learn that she passed her examinations with excellent grades. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cox and Ray Morgan came up on the stage Friday to attend the dance. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tackman, Mrs. Will Tackman -and daughter Mar jory were guests at the Dixon ranch Friday. George HuettI had the misfortune of having a black three year old filly stray away from his place recently. Mrs. C. Smith Is on the sick list this week. W. W. Brown Is spending a few days at his Buck Creek ranch. Jos. Street moved a bunch of rat-' tie to the Penrose pasture this week.! Mrs. Carl Pauch entertained Mrs. Earl Chapman and Mrs. Ed Street. Wednesday. ' Uruce Ilalfour and Seth Dixon ex- j changed rattle with Silver Creek stockmen at Swamp Creek, Wediie day. I Mr. and Mrs. Henry Street, Marie j Shields and Edna Vsnderptml, of Silver Creek attended the dance. Mrs. McKacheru, Mr. and Mrs Uruce Ilalfour and Mrs. Stanley Hal four called on Mrs. 8. Rodkey at W, W. ltrown's, Sunday. Mrs. Lew lleiinett Is spending a torlnlKht at the home of Mrs. John nie Muster. Mrs. Hubbard was a Fife visitor the latter part of the week. - I'nul Werner helped Mr. Ivy move a bunch of rattle to pasture near Wagon Tire recently. WAR IN FINAL STAGE Continued from page to Its rapacity, and many people on 1 the streets, some of whom had come , for miles and could not gain admit tance to either meeting, was the greeting tendered the Canadian speakers who visited Prineville, Frl- i day aftcmon of last week. The men were worn by a tour of about four weeks In the state, but were greatly cheered by the recep-' tiou given them here. A group of men on horseback met them at the city limits, and with large flags of the allied armies, es- : oorti'd them into the city. The colors of the Canadian. Ilrit- ' lull. French, Italian uiul Kusstiiii ' armies, besides the stars and stripes and service flag, red cross flag and others made an Imposing array. I tie speakers were guents of honor at a luncheon at the Prineville Hotel Immediately following their arrival, nml were taken directly to the court house, which meeting was started fijst. and the meeting at the Lyric j was opened a few minutes later. j ''Captain (look, who had been twice wounded by machine gun fire, was lirnt to address the audience at the court house, lie was a com- mander on the front In Flanders when the first gas raid was made, and took an active part In chocking Von Hlndenburg who attempted to come through the Canadian line when a gap four mile wide had been made by the deadly gas. About one-fifth the number of Canadian and French stopped the famous German although seventy- five per cent of their brave men were left on the field of battle ' Graphic description of fighting cone, the manner in which the men conduct themselves when under shell fire and the method of nibbling off sections of the German front, which has gone steadily on since the German drive toward Pari waa Btopped, were all of the greatest in terest. The method of warfare now Is the most systematic Imaginable, and on a more stupendous scale than the human mind can grasp unless you have seen and taken part In the work, Captain Gook said. One such place that required nine on the front." The cruelties of the German sol- months for the German to build Tho party was conducted by Bruce diers, the horrible crimes committed was tuken by us in Just a half hour. Dennis, of the itato council of do to others than enemy combatants, The second stage of the war start- fenso, and waa escorted here by A. and even to horses and other an I- ed at the time these trendies were M. Prlnglo, of Bend. THie Will effect every grain farmer at harvest time this fall. There is but one way to meet this situation and that is by buying an Idaho National Harvester Two men operate it, eight horses pull it and the entire operation costs less than the price of heading or binding grain alone. Be independent of the threshing machine. Cut and thresh your grain when it is ready Wm. ENDICOTT, Agent, Madras, Oregon IDAHO NATIONAL HARVESTER CO., Limited ? Moscow, Idaho , . 3E FEBRUARY 22 IS WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY Alto the Central Oregon Married People's DANCE At the Club Hall, Prineville, 8:30 p. m. GREETINGS! An old time dance for old time MARRIED PEOPLE including those who have been married! Proceeds go to the Red Cross! Admission $1.00 including refreshments! Committee M. R. Biggs, R. W, Rea, J. H. Upton, Dr. H. G. Davis, Ralph Jordan, Geo. Russell and Joe Smelzer nial were touched upon. He mentioned the fuct (hut he had ' himself examined many sacks hf oats that were being fi d to Canadlun , lur. , every sack of which had been filled with particle of sharp ' cornered steel, which would have , killed the horses had they slipped by u n not Iced, all tint work of German uk-iiIm. He placed great emphasis on the fact that the big crush Is going on all the time, that the fullest cooper - j at Ion Is needed by the people at j home, ami that the men at the front j are the most light hearted lot of 1 fellows Imaginable. "You cannot Imagine men who would smilingly go Into pluees where they know they may bo killed any Major K. II. Edwards of the Bee minute If they did not know that ond Canadian Mounted Rifle spoke they are right and that they are go-. next to the court house audience. lug to win." There is no other possibility that enters the mind of the man at the front, and the duty of the people at ' : home Is to keep that state of mind with the boy at the front, for we are winning all the time. The first stage of the war, the drive toward Paris, was all German victory. They had us licked, and knew It, but we did not know It and from the day that the German dug in on the western front the balance ha been with us, and will remain there. They built cement dug-outs In the front line trendies had electric lights, and water piped Into them, j and built them with the Idea i we could never tako them. that Shortage of Farm Labor dug. The third and final stag" started when we rnintncnceit a drive them back, and will be finished when they srn driven back onto German soil 'and their army conquered, which will be Juki as soon n the people of America realize that their solid suii- port of the men at the front will stop tlm conflict, by conquering Germany that much quicker than If the support Is lint so loyal. ' It Is In your hands to save the lives of your own relatives and friends, and by nil mean support them, by supporting all financial and food conservation call that are made, Just a strictly as If they were laws Instead of requests." He urged that letter be written to the boy at the front at frequent and regular Intervals, and In them the boy should be told of the things ' In which they would be most Inter- ested, and never of the little trou- bles that may be occurring at home. The boy at the front have enough to think about without carrying ad- ' dlllonal burdens about small affair of that nature. He mentioned the fuct that the front line trenches were very near to each other at some points, and In j one location the Canadians held tha second story of a stable while tha German were In possession of tha lower floor. "In this place there wa something going-on all the time, in j fact that was about the busiest spot i