CROOK COl'NTY JOlHttAL JAMAHY ID, 10 It, Crook County Journal BY GIT LAPOLLETTE Entered rlnevtlle, aMtter. at the postofflce at Oregon, as second-class rVBIJSHEI) EVERY THURSDAY Price IS. 00 per rear, payable etrtctly in advance. In caaa of change of address pleaae notify ua 4 once, (Wing both old and new address. fHIS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGA ADVERTISING BY THE GENERAL OrPICES NEW YORK AND CHICAGO BRANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES CHAPMAN RAVIXG AGAIX atate law governing these bonds Is now sufficient, and is considered the best In the naton, all put the gilt edge of a sound financial Investment on them. Just what, then, is Mr. Chapman's motive. There Is one, to be sure, for ' there la method In everything Chap man does, from the boosting of a pav ing trust down to the smallest Item appearing In The Voter. In fact, the Voter might well be termed a maga line of motives. We would not attempt to define these things, merely state them for , whst they are worth. We would not accuse Chapman of being controlled by large interests against the general welfare of the state at large, but we believe that he has done the state a real Injustice in this attitude, and If he wishes to re tain the prestige he has gained, and i hopes to hold, he will be forced to as sume a more progressive attitude. If he is unaware that the old order whereby wildcat bond issues were possible under the state law for the i method of feathering the nest of large i land owners, aa he intimatea, he ihnVI W iu, fill IffnnHnii, nt lh, h.I sits at the meetings of the state legts i lature, and hears their bills Introduc i ed. passed, and afterward comments i on them from every angle. Doea he not know that the seal of the great state of Oregon goes on ev ery irrigation oona Detore it la issu ed? That the state officials best qualified to do so inspect every pro ject before that seal is so placed, and that the municipal irrigation district ! bond is a first mortgage bond on all land in the district, is the best secur es ity on earth, and the best buy for ', any seeker of Investment bonds? I If he knows these things he failed C. C. Chapman, of Oregon Voter fame, occupied three and a half pages in a recent issue of The Voter, good space, worth a dollar an inch too, in which he took occasion to warn, ad monish, notify, caution, apprise, ad vise, signal, and otherwise inform ihe voters of this state, in which action he was merely functioning in his cop acity of doing the thinking for the voting population of the state, on the ccmiiig menace of bond issues for the reclamation of non-producing Inn is la the state, including irrigation, log ged off, and drainage projects. Just why this action is taken on the part of Mr. Chapman is not evi- hearts. dent at this time, although there must be a reason and a good one. The facts are that theresis no bet ter note than the bond issue against lands that are being increased several hundred per cent, in value by the ap plication of water for irrigation, and the bonds now being sold on irriga tion districts throughout the state are considered as among the best muni cipal bonds that can be purchased. Mr. Chapman knows these things. He has seen the lands of Central and Eastern Oregon, both before and af ter the water has been applied, and lie knows full well that the fact that our best bond houses are ready buy ers of these bonds, that they pay par r near par for them, that they are near par as any other municipal bond, and nearer than many, that the to display the knowledge In his gen eral attack on irrigation district bonds. If he did know them and made the attack it was a vicious and villianous accusation, which Bhould brand him with distrust in the future. It he did not. he should acknowledge the ig norance of facts, and make public ap ology, as he has in bad mistakes in times gone by. In any event it is Chapman's move, a:-d that move will be awaited with interest by a large part of the popu lat.on in Oregon, east of the Cascades who have irrigation close to their THE FLU SITUATION The United States is in the grip of n epidemic of Spanish Influenza that is causing more deaths than any like malady has ever caused in this country, and the situation, through out the nation, is but little better than it has been during the past three months. Portland, like other cities, suffers more than rural communities in many respects, and is now making a des perate effort to control the disease. The use of masks and other meas ures, including strict quarantine of all home where Inmates are suffering from attacks, and better hospital fa cilities, are among the measures that are being taken to control the malady. Prlnevllle has been very fortun ate in that no real serious outbreak has yet occured, although there have been some cases In the town most all the time for several weeks, and two deaths have occured which were per haps due to the disease, and some very bad cases have been reported. In the country surrounding Prlne vllle, however, the story Is different. In the Powell Butte neighborhood al most everyone has felt the ravages of the tnfluensa, and south of the city many very serious cases have been reported, and several doatlie have occured. The fact that there have been but few cases In Prlnevllle Is only chance and there la no need of the people of the town considering that they have escaped, and are immune from attack. A strict quarantine of cases until after all danger of contamination has passed would be a good measure, and although It Is already observed by the authorities, and physicians are doing their work well In attempting to keep all patients from spreading the dis ease, the best results can only be ob tained by the full cooperation of the people themselva. There should be no effort to close snd tie up business, again it It can be prevented, and to prevent such action lies with the individuals to a large ex tent Instead of with the officials, who are powerless In the enforcement of any law or measure, unless the people want the law enforced. The manner in which this disease has been combated in many plucea differs widely from the Idea tiuit seems general on the Pacific coast. The measures in most Instances are strict observance of quarantine, ai"i general line of combut such as Is ed In case of any other contug: i s disease, and that seems the sensible method of meetng the situation. After all, the matter rests lur lv with the Individual, and If the pe 1 of the town wish to do so, they l. . prevent the spread of this disease in the same precautionary manner that they would combat any other disease. Think it over, and assist the offi cials in doing your part, before the authortles are compelled to force you to do it. Little Ruth Shearer is 111 of Influ ents. Her mother has been culled from Orewellers Mill to nurse her. Mrs. Arthur Wurswetler hud for her guest, Mlsr Marie Austin at Fri day night's dance. Mrs. Alma Hall was house guest of Mrs. John Drlseoll a part of the week. Mrs. K. A. Hiissetl and Miss Kay Bussett are both convalescent from an attack of the flu. Miss Hussott's school In the Edward's district Is closed on account of the illness of the teacher. County School Superintendent 3. K. Myers visited Wilson school Monday. The children always enjoy his In structive talks and cheery visits. Mr. and Mrs. Gray and Mrs. and Mrs. Anderson of Deschutes were re cent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Roberts. The dance at Community liall was well attended and everybody present enjoyed themselves. w. a. s WITH THEJCCHANGES The Suttles Uke Irrigation Dist rict will hold an election next Tues day to elect three directors. Jeffer son County Record, Jan. 11. The I.a Pine tnter-Moutitaln has suspended publication, according to an announceinert In tho latest Issue of the paper. Editor Lynn will move the plant to another location. The Inter-Mountain has been published at La Pine tor the pHBt seven years. Powell Butte fWs! XEWS S-TES A Prlnevlllo f'r mtoots Its horn In a full-page ad in the Journal. And why shouldu'i (. as long as they have a Cornet! at the head of the firm. Jeffera m County Record, for January 11. W. J. Roll nsrin returned Sunnily from the hills, bringing with him sev eral head of stray cuttle. He reports a temperature of 15 degrees below lero at Westfnll as he paused through that place. Mulheur Enterprise. Jon. 10. Lloyd Bussett and Harold Charl ton motored to Prineville the first of the week. Sergeant Harold Charlton arrived home from Camp Eustls. Va., last Wednesday night. Glad to be a plain citizen of Crook county once more. C. M. Charlton returned Monday from attendance at the Irrigation Congress at Portland. A letter was received from Mrs. An nie Van Dorn, who recently removed to Kaklma to care for her father, that he had passed away recently. Mr. ana Mrs. E. H. Stewart were business visitors at Redmond Mon day. Mr. Stewart is rec-wering nico- ly from flu. E est Tire' Service Means Firestone and It Means Us It means that you get the benefit of expert tire building in the first place by equipping with fr eotone Tires It means the expert tire service, courteous and reliable help which is always available at our shop. Remember that Firestone Tires are made by specialists in the World's Largest Exclusive Tire Factory. But Firestone! building methods and this immense volume, added to their economical distribution, enable them to charge as low as for ordinary tires. And our shop backs up the Firestone Service. Calloaua Most , I rlpj j Mile. 0J I LAKJN H'DWARE "Where it pays to trade." Exclusive FIRESTONE Agents Some stray stock are rambling around on the flat and seem to be on the verge of starvation. Some pro vision Bhould be made to take care of these animals until the rightful own ers call for them. Malheur Enter prise, January 10. A telegram lust week from Fred erick L. Hlce stated that ho had Just arrived at Portsmouth. Virginia, from overseas. Ills wounds are healing nicely and after constructional treat ment for a short time, he will be sent home to recuperate for several weeks. ltedinoiid Spokesman. The cold weather Is said to be nVst unusual. For over two weeks the temperature gets down to zero every night. Ordinarily a cold spell lasts only two or three days. It is feared that the frost may reach some of the water mains where the snow is pack, ed down. Pine Valley Horald, Jan. 9 f START the new year right, by L heating your bath and bed rooms 'with a Majestic Electrical Heater. No litter or dirt, and absolutely safe , to operate. Price of a 600 watt Heater, $9.00. Cosi of operation $3.00 per month flat rcfe. 1 ,000 watt Heater $ 1 2.50, cost of operation $5.00 per month. 1,700 watt Heater $17.50, cost of operation $7.50 per month. Call and be convinced of what they will do, as we use no wood for heating our office. Come and see for yourself. Des Chutes Power Co. II. I- MAKEIt JOHN (XmxETT CARS OVERHAULED Now la the time to have your far overhauled and put In shape for the coming season.. Hntea IUoiinlle, service rlht. Curs stored by the day or month... Autos for hire. MAKER & CORNETT INLAND OAKAtilC HKCO.M) AND II NTHKKT8 Owing to the high price of Coyote pelts, $25.00 to $30.00 each, hunters are out duily but report the varmints being very wild and -traveling In packs of from five to seven and more I aim qunu n 101 01 trapping is oemg I done with varied success. Mulhour Enterprise, Vale, Jan. 10. After an Intermittent rnln .which registered two-tenths of an Inch, the first real snow fall of the year came to Bend last night and this morning the ground was hidden under seven ! Inches of soft white flakes. The wate rcontent of the snow measured ; three- tenths of an Inch. Bend Bul letin for Jan. 11. The practice of some people let ting their stock run In on anyones property and trampling everything under root, don t seem to us to be much of a neighborly spirit nor any thing like brotherly love. Let each of us have enough consideration for the other to do our part to treat him as he expects us to treat him In re turn. Jefferson County Record, The Mntollus and Farmers Tele phone Company held their annual meeting In the city hall Saturday night. The ne wofflcers elected are: H. M. Beethoff, president; W. W. Black, vice president; B. Pombrowe, Fred Degner, and George Kllllngbeck, directors; C. S. Marsh, Socy-Treas. Jefferson County Record, Jan 11. Rome of the dairymen are planning to form an incorporation for the pur pose of handling certain stock mat ters and through which to buy three sires for their herds, though no posi tive action has been taken. County Agent Tweed was here Saturday to attend ft meeting called to discuss the Incorporation feature. Pine Val ley Herald, January 9. IDAHO AGE GRUBBER Equipped with both tractor and horse hitch, and two sets of blades. The easiest, quickest and cheapest way to clear Sage Brush Call at Journal Office or Phone 611 Henry Weltzln reports that the fall wheat in his neighborhood does not appear to be Injured so far by the freezing weather. In places the ground Is frozen as deep as eight or ten inches, but he says the dry weath er preceedlng the frost has saved the grain. The stand may be thinned a little, but not much unless weather conditions get much worso. Echo News, January 10. The interest of George Palmer Put nam in The Bulletin has been pur chased by Robert W. Sawyer, Henry N. Fowler, and Fred A. Woelflen, who will carry on the business here after. Mr. Putnam has now entered the family publishing house In New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons, and will settle in New York, making necessary the disposal of his property Interests in Bend. Bend Bulletin. Charged with having liquor in his possesion, Oliver Erickson of this city pleaded guilty in Justice court before Judge J. A. Eustes this morning and was given a 60-day Jail sentence. The offense was committed on Dec ember 20, the camplalnt aleged. Erickson declared that he had found 10 bottles of whiskey in var ious places in this vicinity. Bend Is Your Money Supporting the Government? At this critical period In our history our manufacturers are offering their mills and our young men are offering their services to the United States government. Would you like to do your share and help, by putting your money where it wilt support the new Federal Reserve Banking System, which the government has established to stand back of our commerce, Industry and agriculture! You can do this by opening an account with ua as part of every dollar so deposited goes directly into the new system, where It will always be ready for you when wanted. Member Federal Reserve System FIRST NATIONAL BANK 9SS$S$8SwiR JAY R. DOBBIN, President El. HENRY L. CORBETT. Vlce-Pres. S. J. 0. AIN8WORTH, Vlce-Pres. E, F. ROY, Treasurer C. SPENCER, Secretary W. RUMBLE, Geo. Mgr. Columbia Basin Wool Warehouse Co. Incorporated Advances Made on Wool Loans on sheep WE BUY NO WOOL DIRECTORS Jar H. Dobbin Henry L. Corbett O. 0. Holt R. N. Stanfiold J. 0. Alnsworth W. P. Dickey 1 E. W. Rumble North Portland Oregon 1 Bulletin.