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THE SUNDAY OEEGONIAX, rORTLAXD, SEPTEMBER 19, 1S15. 17 WATER CONFERENCE TO OPEN TUESDAY Equitable Basis for Power Use Sought That West May Be Developed. 13 STATES ARE INTERESTED Senators, Governors and Many Other Prominent Men Are to Attend and I co i tied Opposition to Federal Control Likely. The Western States Water Power Conference, a gathering of vital Im portance to the 13 Western States in which are located the great majority of all the water power streams Jn the United States, will open in Portland Tiext Tuesday, September 21, at the Multnomah Hotel. The three-day session of the confer ence will be devoted to discussion of the best means of opening for develop ment the undeveloped water power re sources In the vast territory embraced by the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nevada, Utah. Wyoming, Oregon and Washing ton. The present conference is the result of a call issued by the Oregon Legis lature last Winter, Inviting Legisla tures of ten other states, or where the I legislatures were not in session, the Governors, to appoint live delegates each to attend a conference to be held in Portland. The purpose of this con ference was declared to be to 'declare in more specific detail the principles which the water power and publio land states of the West deem a just and equitable basis for developing their resources." Overlooked States Invited. Tn thlt call the States of Nevada and New Mexico were inadvertently not in cluded at the time by the Legislature. Governor Withycombe, of Oregon, who was empowered by the Legislature to fix the date of the conference has in cluded these states, however, and in vited them to send delegates. Answers have been received from all but two of the states, Nevada and Wyoming, naming the delegates ap pointed to attend-the conference. Rep resentatives of Nevada and Wyoming also are expected to be present. The tone of the conference is not likely to be friendly to the plan for Federal control, with its attendant in efficiency and red tape and stagnating Influence on the states, which is one of the leading features of the Ferris bill, now before Congress. The con ference undoubtedly will sugsrest 1m portant amendments to the bill, which has the support of Franklin 1C Lane, Secretary of the Interior. Among the speakers at the conference re to be many men of National promi nence. The list includes among others Fenator Reed Smoot, of Utah; Senator Borah, of Idaho; Senator Jones, of Washington : Henry S. Graves. Chief Forester of the United States; Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, and Clay Tall man, personal representative of Secre tary of the Interior Lane. Governors Are Expected. Senator Thomas J. Walsh, of Mon tana, one of the delegates from that Mate, is also expected to be among the speakers. Governors of several of the states probably will accompany the delega tions. Among the Governors expected to attend are Governor Withycombe, of Oregon who will open the conference; Governor Lister, of Washington; Gov ernor Johnson, of California; Governor Spry of Ulah, and Governor Carlson, f Colorado. Five delegates will be accredited from each state. Members of the Ore gon delf nation ai Governor Withy combe, chairman ; W. Lair Thompson, of KUmith; C. W. Hudson, of Bend: S. "B. Huston and Edgar B. Piper, of Portland. Following is the text of Senate Joint memorial No. 6, as passed by the Ore gon Legislature, calling the conference and giving the reasons therefor: Whereas, There is now pending in the Congress of the United States legislation designed to encouraRe the development ot the water-power resources ot th "West, and Whereas. 11 is contemplated by such leg islation that the intercut and control of each state in tho water power which may be developed, under the provisions of such leg islation, shall in some particulars be no more than one-hair, the other one-half ac cruing or renting in the Government of the united btates, and Srate Control Is Favored, Whereas, In other particulars, ald leg islation would give to the Government of the United .States a preferential reversionary interest in water powers developed thereun der: Be t therefore resolved by the Senate, the House concurring. That it U now wise and opportune for the State of Oregon and the whole peor thereof, through their Leg islative Assembly, respectfully to asrt for the guidance of their Senators and Be pre enta tives in Congress, and for the in for mttion of the Congress of the United States. the following principles as Just and equita'-' ble in the premises: That the title to the beds of all non- navi gable streams and the water powers within their banks now unappropriated ana as yet not aiu-naiea ny tne tstate or ure ron. and the title to the beds of all nav ijtable streams within the State of Oregon and the water power within their banks subject only to the rights of commerce) is vested exclusively in the State of Ore-' ton, and the whole people thereof : That the unappropriated or reserved or withdrawn flovtrnmrnt lands on the banks of said streams, v herein water po er is e vall.ble, while necessary to the development f said power, are in no ta.se of value equal to tho value of the water power within eaid banks, and owned by the State of Oregon; That the state of Oregon dors not con ceae that the proportionate value of said water power to the value of said lands nec essary to its development is less than the lotto ot to l; That under such conditions, it is to the benefit of puMic policy that the Govern ment of the I "nited States relinquish to the Mates Its title to lands needed for water power development, undef such terms as will safeguard the public from monopolistic or speculative control ; II 3 dro-KW-ctrie Markets Urged. That of importance equal to the water power development is the creation of hydro electric markets, now interfered with bv burdensome restrictions' on the settlement or public lands and on the utilization ot mineral and timber products, extending Oregon alone over tracts equal to nearly iu per cent of tne area of the state; and. Be it further resolved. That for the pur rose of declaring in more srecif la detail the principles which the water-power and public-land states of the West deem a Just and equitable basis for developing their resources, the legislature of the State ot Oregon does hereby invite each of the Gov ernors of the states of Washington. Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah Nevada, South Dakota and North Dakota, and five delegates to be appointed by the Leglsla tures of such states, to meet with five dele gates to be elected by the 1-egislature of t he State of Oregon, in conference at Port land. Or., in the Summer or Fall of the ar T.)ir; and. He it further resolved. That the Governor De reiecteo as chairman of the Oregon del egation ana tnt the Senate select two dele gates and th House two delegates; provided, that in those states where the. Legislature will nm "convene before the time of confer ence, the Governor be requested to appoint the delegates, and that the Governor of the Htate of Oregon appoint the time for sucn conference. In accordance with tha deslra Of the several states herein mentioned. XI it further resolved. That copies of this resolution he transmitted to the Oregon Sen- 1 ators and Representatives in Congress, to the Speaker of tha National House of Kep resentatives. to tne President of the United Slates Senate, to the Secretary of the In terior and to the Governor of each state invited to the water-power conference here in provided for transmission to the Legis lature of his state. Rotary- Club to Fete Delegates. The complete programme for the three day session foliows: Firct Day, Tuesday, September 21. Morning session, 9:30 o'clock; luncheon In honor of visiting delegates, Portland Rotary Club, crystal dinlng-roum, Benson Hotel, 12 o'clock. Afternoon session, 2 o'clock evening session. S o clock. Order of business Conferences caned to order and address of welcome by Gov ernor James Withycombe, of Oregon; elec tion of temporary chairman, election of temporary secretary, selection of commit tee on credentials, selection of committee on permanent organization and order of business, response to address of welcome by visiting delegates, report of committee on credentials, report of committee on perma nent organisation and order of business, permanent organization of conference. Addresses by Clyde C. Dawson, Denver: Clay Tallman, United States Commissioner of Public iands. Department of the inte rior, Washington D. C. ; George E. Cham berlain, United States Senator. Portland, Or.; Samuel H. Piles, ex-United States Sen ator, Seattle, Wash.; Harry S- Graves, chief L-nliea states Bureau or forestry, uepari ment cf Agriculture, Washington, D. C. ; John H. Roemer, ex-chairman Wisconsin Kallroad Commission, Chicago; John C. Ralston, engineer, Spokane; John H. Fin ney, American Institute of Electrical Engi neering, Washington, D. C. ; Clarence D. Clark, United States Senator, Evaniton, Wyo. ; Reed Smoot, United States Senator, Provo. Utah; W. E. Borah, United States Senator, Boise, Idaho; S. Z. Mitchell, public utility banker, New York City; Wesley 1 Jones, United States Senator, iSortn Yakima, Wash.; Frank H, Short, Fresno, Cal. If time does no permit -presentation or all the formal addresses during the first day's sessions, the programme of addresses will be resumed the morning of tne second day. It will be noted that the preliminary pro. gramme, which was arranged by the Gov ernor of Oregon, in consultation with the Oregon delegation, makes no provision for addresses by any of the delegates. Tho Governor and the Oregon delegation did 1 not assume authority to assign any dele gate to a particular task. The conference will, of course, arrange its own procedure and permanent programme. Second Dny, Wednesday. September "23, Morning session. 3:30 o'clock. Afternoon session, 2 o'clock. No evening session. Banquet. Portland Chamber of Commerce. 6:3l p. M. main dining hall. Commercial Club building, Uriel" Informal talks by dis till gu Ish ed visi tors. Moving pictures illustrating "Commercial Kecessity of Waterpower Development," Henry J. Pierce, Seattle. Third Iay, Thursday, September S3. Morning session, 0:30 o'clock. Afternoon session, o'clock. Adjournment. Trlday, September 24. Tour of Columbia Highway Visiting dele gates will be the guests of the Portland Chamber of Commerce for an automobile tour over the new Columbia River Highway, one of the world's grandest scenic boule vards, overlooking and penetrating the cele brated Columbia Gorge. Delegates are urged to remain over the one extra day required for this trip. Automobiles leave Multnomah Hotel 10 A. M. Luncheon will be served on the trip. Arrival on return. to 5 P. M. The committee on arrangements of the Portland Chamber of commerce is at the service of the conference to perfect all ar rangements and supply every convenience that will facilitate the work of the conven tion. Tho reception committee of the Portland Chamber of Commerce is at the service of individual delegates to show them every courtesy and hospitality that will minister to their comfort arid entertainment and bel& make their visit to Portland a pleasant ono. Delegates. Arizona Governor George W" P. Hunt. Phoenix; Howard S. Reed Phoenix: E. F. Sancruinetti, Yuma; T. A. Rlordan. Flag staff; professor W. H. Lawrence, Tucson; Alexander T. Nelson, Sacatoa. c amornfa Governor Hiram W. Johnson. Sacramento; W. A. Johnstone, Sandlmas; A. Chandler. San Francisco: Irvine Martin. Stockton. Colorado Governor George A. Carlson. Denver; Philip B. Stewart, Colorado Springs; b rank H. Means, Saguache: George B West. Durango; A. P. Ardourel, Boulder. Idaho Governor Moses Alexander. Boise. Jam. H. Unwley, Boise; F. S. Randall. Lowiston Arthur H. Bowen. Twin Falls; John K. Macl-ane, Boise; John W. Hart, Menan. Montana Governor Samuel V. Stewart- Helena; Henry I Myers. Hamilton; Thomas J. Walsh. Helena; J. B. Collins. Miles City; Samuel D. Goza, Helena; J. E. Krickson. Kalispell. New Mexico Governor William F. Mc Donald, Santa Fe; N. B. Laughlin, Santa Fe; E. W. Dobson, Albuquerque; C. M. Bayne, Raton; Joreph Gill, Clayton. North Dakota Governor Louis B. Hanna, Bismark ; James Johnson, Ml not ; John O. Randall. Harvey; James F. Randall. Minne- waukon; H. W. Braatelln, Willlston. Oregon Governor James Withycombe. Sa lem: W. J -air Thompson, Lake view-; C. W. Hudson, Bend ; S. B. Huston, Portland; Edgar B. Piper, Portland, South Dakota Governor Frank M. Byrne, Pierre; S. E. Wilson, Hot Springs; Chambers Kellar, Lead ; A. J Plowman. Dead wood ; Mortimer Crane Brown, Spearflsh ; O. J, Farnham, Newell. Utah Governor wniiam Spry. Salt Lake CItv; W. M. Ferry. Salt Lake City; L. B. Wight, Salt Lake City; A. R. Barnes. Salt Lake City; W. D. Beers, Salt Lake City; L. It. Anderson, jianti. Washington Governor Ernest Lister. Olympia: Phil H. Adams. Ellensburg; M. C. Harris. Hoquiam ; A. H. Imus, K alama; W. V. Wells. Anscortes. HIGHWAY SECTION CLOSES Traffic Halt Is to Aid Contractors Beyond Crown Point. In order to give contractors every ad vantage during? the good weather, the Columbia Highway will be closed to all traffic beyond Crown Point today It was announced yesterday by Road- master Yeon. From Portland to Crown Point the highway will be open by way of Trout date. Mr. Yeon said it was hoped to have the highway opened, after Tiursday, on pavement all the way to Shepperd's De'l. f, B. MILLER QUITS O.W. R. a N. SERVICE Employment With "Single Com pany Lasts Nearly 30 Years and Many Posts Are Held. F. W. ROBINSON SUCCESSQR Retiring Traffic Manager Respon sible for ' Demonstration Train Inauguration as Well as Ore gon Corn and Hog Campaign. BY SHAD O. KRANTZ. R. B. Miller resigned yesterday as traffic manager of the O.-W. R. & N. Co. He will be succeeded on November 1 by Frank W. Robinson, assistant traffic manager. Mr. Miller proposes to take a brief vacation after which he probably will engage In other business. Mr. Robin son's present place probably will not be filled until after the first of the year. With Mr. Miller's retirement the Northwestern railroad field will lose one of its most familiar figures. He began his railroad service In 1886, when but 16 years old as an oirice boy for the O. R. & N. Company. He as been with the company, its suc cessors or affiliated roads ever since. For nearly 30 years he has been in the service of this same railroad, ad vancing step by step through various minor positions to the highest traffic office in the gift of the company. which, too. is one of the most Im portant traffic positions in the coun try. He was appointed traffic manager on January 1, 1910. Road's rrocrma Shown. When, Mr. Miller entered the service of the O. R. & N. Co. the general offices occupied two or three rooms and the general office staff consisted of less than a dozen clerks and officials. As the country grew the railroad grew, and Mr. Miller grew dp with the rail road. For the last 15 years he has occupied important official positions and has been so prominently identified with the development of the road and the coun try tributary to it that the names of R. B. Miller and the O.-W. R. & N. Co. are and have been synonymous. Mr. Miller has been one of those officials who knows that running the traffic end of a railroad does not con sist of sitting in an office and com piling rates and writing letters. He has persistently practiced the progres sive policy of going out on the road and creating traffic. In furtherance of this policy he put Into effect some original ideas, which at the time they were Introduced startled some of the conservative rail road' men of other parts of the coun try. He it was who etarted the agri cultural demonstration trains in the Northwest. He went personally on the first such train and talked to the farmers. That was about 10 years ago. ince then agricultural demonstration trains have been common not only on the O-W. R. & N. system, but on other railroads as well. Corn Campaign Conceived. Once while riding along the railroad Mr. Miller observed with dletress the wide expanse of fertile acres lying idle through what he calls "the obnoxious system of Summer-fallow." "That land ought to be growing something," he declared. So he con ceived the idea that the farmers might raise corn to advantage instead of al lowing their land to remain Idle in Summer-fallow. With corn came its natural compan ion product hogs. Year In and year 'out Mr. Miller preached the. gospel of corn and hogs hogs and. corn. At the time lie started thi campaign the packing-houses in Portland were sending millions of dollars every year to Kansas and Nebraska for hogs. Now every hog that is slaughtered here Is produced at home. The prosperity of the people of Ore gon consequently has been enhanced and the business of the company nat urally has increased proportionately. This is the kind of work that Mr. Miller has been doing these last 30 years for his employers and this Is the kind of service that he has been ren dering to the Northwest. Now he has resigned. But the O.-W. R. & N. Company and its patrons have been fortunate in tho selection of a successor. Mr. Robinson Well Trained. Mr. Robinson has been in the serv ice of the Union Pacific system, of which the O.-W. R. & N. Company is a part, since 1889. His first position was a minor clerkship. He advanced through various positions in the gen eral offices at Omaha until January 1, 1906, when he was appointed chief clerk in the offices of J. C. Stubbs. traf- 3 C H. Baker Announces First Showing New Fall Footwear FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN "O-o-o-o, aren't they beau-ti-ful? And so reasonably priced!" This and kindred expressions, with variations according to the susceptibility of the different ladies who view our display of rav ishing new Fall Boot Models, are heard on every hand. There's ample excuse for all this enthusiasm you'll be bound to admit it when you see. these new shoes- We've outdone ourselves this season in the presentation of such a vast array of attractive patterns not only for women, but for men, boys and children as well. All the new styles, leathers and combinations of leathers and other materials, in one collection and priced in a way that makes you wonder how we can sell so much for so little. Don't fail to see Baker's wonderful window displays. flftltH Largest Retailer of Shoes West of Chicago 380 Washington Street, Corner West Park 270 Washington Street 270 Morrison Street ' la I 4 13 $5 aSsasBl& tell fie director of the Union Pacific system at Chicago. "Anyone who was good enough to be J. C. Stubbs' chief clerk certainly must be a good traffic man," is the way railroad men generally speak of Mr. Robinson. For'four years he was in Mr. Btubbs' office, at the end of which time he waa appointed assistant general freight agent of the O.-W. R. & N. Company at Portland. Subse quently he was made general freight agent. In May. 1912, he was made as sistant to the director of traffic of the Union Pacific at Chicago, but a year later returned to Portland as assistant traffic manager of the O.-W. R. & N. Company, succeeding W. D. Skinner. Much of Mr. Robinson's attention in recent years has been given to rate cages and hearings before the Inter state Commerce Commission. He has a wide acquaintance, however, through out the Northwest. TITLE RIGHT ADVANCED (ContlniK-fl From First PC.) ment's title to the lands used as power sites. Absolute Title Necessary. "The Government should dispose of lands to individuals desiring to estab lish plants for power purposes, just the same as lands wanted for settle ment. It is impossible to secure de velopment unless the persons and cor porations who are putting in the money to develop the water powers can ob tain absolute title. "It is absolutely neceseary for the future development of the West, In my opinion, to develop our water powers to the fullest extent. Take our own state of Idaho and the intermountaln states, all that is needed to find a market for all the hydro electric energy that can be developed is to allow development in a reason able way. Permit the sites to be oc cupied and the power manufactured and a market will be found for it. It TRAFFIC MANAGER OF O.-W. R. & N. COMPANY WHO HAS RESIGNED AND ASSISTANT TRAFFIC MAN AGER WHO WILL SUCCEED HIM. should and would be put to the uses of irrigation, heating, traction, light ing, all sorts of power and many tasks that electricity performs today. De velopment of this section as it should be is impossible without it. Bill Said to Carry Bait. "The Ferris bill was baited with the proposition that the states are going to secure a part of the proceeds that are, in reality, wrung from the people. I believe the champions of the Ferris bill are Federalists, or rather, would have been Federalists had they lived in the days when this Government was formed. They would have followed after Hamilton instead of Jefferson. "If permission to control water power sites is given by the states, I believe there will later be an effort to control mining lands of the public -domain as well. This would mean a death blow to the mining industry, since it would deter the prospector from his work of exploration, and once the present mines are worked out there would be little more mining. "I believe the endeavor to assume control of water-power by the refusal to part with title to sites for power plants is a move in that direction and will only be followed by other aggres sion on the rights of the states, and would, moreover, work irretrievable disaster to the people of the West. Opposition Voiced to Bill. "I believe we will be able to work something out of this conference. I believe the men are coming with an idea to develop something on which we can all stand. There are so many unalterably opposed to the Ferris bill that I believe they will never assent to it in Its present shape under any cir cumstances. "Unless some compromise can he ef fected, it will, I believe, "be a' case of fight it out to the finish, regardless of consequences. "The defect of the Ferris bill is that a lease is not satisfactory to those who want to go ahead and develop power sites. Title must be had." GOVERNOR'S TRIP MAKES MONEY FOR HOOD RIVER Farmers Accept Mr. Withycombe's Advice and Prosper When They Raise Cows Along With Apples Barns and Silos Now Dot the Valley. H TWv W , - v - . X W f i f T "J 1 V' J I W -W,V f It, -I 0L$ n&- v I -I I piling mmmmmy0Mmmmm'm& 1 - x it-- "3 : 'P J M' k i ." J N. &r "'- -v ' v-j- j- 1 fy - - -1 ' n a - 1 imi-r - If, f 1 1 BOOKS SOUGHT IN HOME Sheriff Ordered to Ixcatc Informa tion for Vsc In Cashier's Trial. SOUTH BEND, Wash.. Sept. IS. (Special.) Deputy Prosecuting Attor ney Richardson today had Sheriff Bell search the residence of Klias Pierson, cashier, and recover books of the de funct First International Bank. Mr. Pierson is charged with receiv ing money after he knew the bank was Insolvent. The books are said to con tain information wanted by the state in the future trial of the accused cashier. Falling Jar Breaks Window and Starts Police Hunt. Veel Bounds From Top Floor to .round. Smashing Cslaaa Joit Above Lock, and Is Picked tp Vndamaced. A BURGLAR alarm was started In the Park Apartments, Park and Harrison streets, by a glass fruit jar which fell from a fourth-story window last Thursday night, struck on a trellis a few feet away from the building, bounced back again, and broke a win dow on the first floor. The jar was found lying on the ground unbroken. The police were puzzled at first, be cause the window was broken just over the sash lock, where a burglar would have smashed the glass to unlock the catch. The lock appeared too high to reach without the aid of a ladder. A woman on the top floor told the police she had knocked the jar from her win dow and Identified her property. ir." "You Hot Return Fire. Punch, have the advantage of me. "So has any man with brains.' OOD RIVER, Or., Sept. IS. (Spe cial.) On a bright October morn ing in 1912 Governor James With ycombe. at that time director of the Oregon State KxpcHment Station, in company with a party of Hood River men, motored to Parkdale, whither he had been called to advise the upper valley orchardists as to contemplated purchase of dairy cows. Over the en tire 25 miles of country roads not half a dozen milch cows were seen. Today the animals are numbered by the hun dreds. This meeting of upper valley ranch ers, at which Dr. Withycombe deliv ered an address urging limited diversi fied tarmlng along with the predom inant Industry of orcharding, was the initial step toward a profitable sideline for the fruit growers of the Upper Hood River Valley, as well as the ranch owners of the lower valley. Governor Withycombe. or Dr. Withy combe, as his friends the state over were accustomed to call him. is never more eninusiastie tnan wnen oiscuss ing farm life. And cows with him form a favorite topic. "Gentlemen," he said to the assembled fruitgrowers. "I love a cow. 1 can find only one flaw with this beautiful valley of yours. .As I rode here today I gloried In the mag nificence of your scenery, and truly, I was amazed that I did not see more cows peacefully grazing in your mead ows in the midst of your great or chards." Farmers Awcnt Advice. In the course of his talk Dr. Withy combe told the orchardists that every one of them should at least own a cow for the production of butter and milk for home use. And today the rancher who does not possess a family cow is the exception rather than the rule. The . cow-owner was the excep tion when Governor Withycombe was here. Great changes have been made In ranch life in the Hood River Valley during the past three years. Three years ago the total number of pigs, sheep, cows and horses was less than 500. To be exact, the County Tax As sessor's statistics four years ago showed but 81 cows in the community of 8000 population. The number of awine was even less. Three years ago apple growers met only to discuss apple culture. Livestock was rarely mentioned. The first In dustrial School Fair was held in Sep tember, 1912. A half dozen chickens and rabbits constituted the live exhib its. The latter part of next week, while scores of pigs and chickens will be shown by the pupils of the Hood River County schools, the Livestock Fair for the adults will overshadow the contests in the Industrial School Fair. The first silo in. the valley was built a little over a year ago by Howard Bealer, a West Side rancher. Today these ranch structures may be counted in the twenties. During the past two weeks the following orchardists and ranchers have constructed huge silos: J. P. Thomson. W. A. Sunday and C. P. Juhannsen. BIr Silon Are Bnilt. Because the upper ' valley was less developed in orchards, the greatest ad vancement along lines of general farm ing have been noted there. A type of the model orchard and dairy farm may be found in the place of Mr. Johannsen, who has just completed a 36x80-foot dairy barn. The enormous loft has space for 85 tons of loose hay. He has built twin silos, of 6o tons each. These latter constructions aid the ranchers in utilizing their late crops of alfalfa and cover crops. The feed material, which, cannot be cured for hay in the late season, may bo put into the eilo. even thourh It be cloudy weather. Mr. Johannsen'a barn will accommodate 30 cows. He has a basement 20x36 feet, which Is equipped for separatins-room and a large root cellar, in which to store carrots and rutabagas for Winter iced. With the advance of diversified farming many unique methods of handling crops may be noted through out the Valley. In the Pine Grove dis trict. H. S. Galligan has been grinding feed with his automobile for his herd of purebred swine. On the barn floor he has marked the exaet location for the rear wheels of liis machine. The car is backed up to the point. A rear wheel is Jacked up from the floor, a. belt slipped on it and the car cranked. Then the hum of tiie feed mill may bo heard for hours. "I can grind eix tons of feed a. day," says Mr. Galligan. who for several years has been producing corn enoucti for his herds of animals. Mr. Gnlligan, too, lias been making successful ex periments with bailey this season. In a five-acre young orchard he has grown between the trees 300 bushels of thin grain. This east side rancher has corn that equals the magnificent fields of Iowa. The maize was planted in clover sod land. It is eight feet high end the stalks are loaded with two and three ears well filled. "I am going to continue the culture of corn." bays Mr. Gallisan. "I planted my field on May 20. It is now mature in a period of four months time. This demonstrates to mo that corn may be made one of our most popular crops." Pastoral Scenes Abonnd. Until this Summer 50 per cent of the children of the Hood River Valley had never seen a threshing maehine at work. Because of the increased acre age of grains. Lage Bros.. Kast Sido ranchers, brought to the shop of local machinists an old thresher that had been out of commission Tor more than a decade. Before the days of orchards, the thresher had been used to harvest tho grain crops of Hood Jiiver Valiey pioneers. This year tho record crop of grain for the community was threshed a little more than 9e0) bushels. Kxcursions were made by families from this city to see the ol.l thresher, horsepower driven, at work in the fields. The orchardists oflhe Hood Kiver Valley, who several years aso were ac customed to purchase their vegetables and butter at the city"s grocery stores, have by gradual process of evolution been turned into real farmers. Pas toral scenes pigs in the barnyard and cows in the meadows, have taken tho place of the landscape garden effect of the orderly orchard tracte. Barns have sprung up beside every ranch home and waving fields of ripening grain and shocks of harvested corn greet the eye of the traveler as he motors over the little, well-known Valley in the heart of the Cascades. A picture that the traveler over the Hood River County roads now rarely ever fails to see is that of a covey ot China pheasants feeding in the grain fields. These beautiful birds, protected by Saw here, have increased by tho hundreds In the past few years. By mrans ef wireless, warships can talk to submarines, even when the latfer are Oregon State Fair All wishing camping space reserved or desiring to rent rooms or tents, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Sept. 27 Oct. 2, write Albert Tozier, Mayor Tented City, Salem, Or..