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WAPIHITIA PLAINS
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Portland's Photoplay Palace
Photodramatic innova
tions have leen the rule
at this theater since its
opening. In this play we
promise something un
usually fine a picture
of wonderful color, of
rare fascination a star
celebrated for her beauty
and talent.
Certain Reclamation of Arid
Lands Is Celebrated by
Citizens of Wasco.
TITLE TO WATER ABSOLUTE
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Governor Witliycombc Speaks to As
semblage on "Oregon's Duty Ag
riculturally in AVorld War"
and What Irrigation Can Do.
MAUPIX, Or., Sept. 13. (Special.)
Renewed hope, based on un quest ion -ahle
assurance tha.t the Wapinitia
I'lains are to be reclaimed after years
of unrealized dreams marked the irri
gation celebration held this week.
The gathering- was a success frpm
every standpoint and in addition to
hundreds of persons from various parts
of Oregon, Including many pioneers of
Wasco County, Governor "Withycombe
and other prominent persons were
present and delivered speeches.
Kach speaker predicted rapid devel
opment of the country and greatly in
creased productiveness of the plains,
once water is turned on the fertile
lands. Future prosperity was held out
ws a certainty now the unsts of the
"Wapinitia Irrigation Company were
added to the system. ,
The programme continued all day.
races and various other contests being
featured in the afternoon following an
old-time and bounteous barbecue at
noon.
Governor Irpen Increased Crop.'
A playlet entitled "Uncle Sam Feed
ing the AVorld," staged under the di
rection of Rev. Mr. Bevier and Rev.
Jl-r. Wood, afforded much amusement
for the crowd.
Governor Withycombe spoke " on
"Oregon's Duty Agriculturally in the
World War." lie urged that the lands
be made to produce every possible
potato, onion and grain of corn and as
serted that every hog, cow, chicken or
fcheep that could be raised was a direct
aid to the United States Nation in
its struggle to. gain a victory for
world democracy.
Nature has done a wonderful good
for. Wapinitia Plains, said the Gov
ernor, die added that it now was up
to man to finish the job in making
lands a center of agricultural riches.
To do this he said that the farmers
must bring the land, water and sun
. shine into proper relationship with
each other.
Great enthusiasm was aroused by the
speech of the chief executive and he
was greeted with hearty cheers.
Tittle to Water Ahnolnte.
State Senator Huston, consulting at
torney fur the Wapinitia Irrigation
Company, explained how he had piloted
the organization through legal diffi
culties and expressed gratitude that he
had been able to join with United
States .District Attorney Hall in the
opinion that the company's title to all
the water which it claimed was abso
lute. W. B. Keen recounted how he and
a partrt-of Yakima men, with a view to
buying the lands, had employed Judge
Grey, of Seattle, to pass opinion on the
. title- He pronounced it perfect.
J. W. Brewer, speaking on "The
Progress of Irrigation in Oregon and
the West," declared that there were
threat possibilities here for raising
a Haifa and said further that alfalfa
land was worth $300 an acre. He pre
dicted a great onward march in irri
gation both on Wapinitia Plains and in
the Willamette Valley.
rlfertmination In Charged.
Discrimination against Oregon by the
Federal Government in the matter of
financial aid in reclaiming lands by ir
rigation was charged by Air. Brewer,
who declared that ou. of $10,000,000
paid to the Federal Government from
. Oregon, not $1,003,000 had been spent
in the state.
l-.es s inclination on the part of water
users, to fight with the supplying com
pany was advised by Air. Brewer. He
said this readiness on the part of the
farmers often had hindered the best
interests of all concerned. He pleaded
lor a spirit of co-operation between
settlers and irrigation companies.
K. tZ. .Miller, attorney of Portland
and general manager of the Wapinitia
-Irrigation Company, narrated the his
tory of the plains project. He urged
that arrangements be made this Fall
by the -fanners' to have .water turned
on their lands.
Son Has Father Keynote."
"Farmer" Smith, Jr., elocuently
pointed out to the farmers the many
, opportunities surrounding them. The
' keynote of his speech was to raise com,
liogs. alfalfa, aiii t hen more of them,
to build silos, etc He said the farmers
of the plains could more than realize
their fondest dreams.
The value of scientific knowledge in
the application of water to lands was
pointed out by Professor W. L.. Powers,
of the Oregon Agricultural College. He
asserted that 90 per cent of the farms
On Wapinitia plains would grew alfalfa.
St-vera I farmers announced their in
tent ion to come under the project.
The Maupin and Wapinitia bands
united in providing music for the celebration.
FAIR AT ELMA IS SUCCESS
Kiliibils Are Good and Large
Crowds Arc in Attendance.
ELMA. Wash.. Sept. 15. (Special.)
From a standpoint of educational ad
vantage trie Grays Harbor County
Kair. which closed Sunday, was a de
cided success. The exhibits of the pub
lic schools of the county were large
and varied and were exceptionally
fee od.
The livestock exhibits were fine, and
the poultry display was food. The
races of the fair were irood, but owing
to the rainy weather the races sched
uled for Friday and Sunday had to be
called off. "There were good crowds
In attendance every day, Sunday being
the record day.
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Conceded the uncrowned beauty of tlie stage, malces her
first appearance as Lady Wyveme, who fell a victim to
the potent charm of Algeria the land of the living- past.
Robert Hichens, whose virile pen dipped deep into the
mysticism of the fabled Orient, wrote "El Kantara," the
gateway of the desert about which lingers the fragrance
of forgotten dream gardens haunted by the unending
witchery of love. . .
Popular Prices.
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OLD-TIME FAIR HEAR
Linn County Exhibition Opens
at Scio Tuesday.
HOME TALENT WILL RACE
RED CROSS WORKERS BUSY
Rural Communities Aslt Hood
River Organization.
HOOF RIVKR. Or.. Sept. 15. (Spe
cial. ) With the assembly hall of the
Hood River Commercial Club converted
into headquarters for the supplies de
partment of the local chapter of the
Ked Crops, Hood River Valley women
are busily en sr aped each week in making-
bandages and surgical dressings.
The. biff room has been fitted with
aewing tables, machines and other up
paTatus, and on every Wednesday from
9 A. M. until & P. M. 100 women from
the city and outlying: rural communities
atemble and work with leai.
Grounds Arc Improved for Free
Camping: and Livestock Buildings
Enlarged to Provide for In
creased Entries Made.
A LB A NX, Or., Sept. 13. (Special.)
A revival of the old-time county fair,
together with the greatest display of
livestock, poultry, agricultural, horti
cultural and other exhibits, will be seen
at the Linn County Fair, which opens
for three days Tuesday, September 18,
at Scio. For 11 years Scio has present
ed a fine fair, but this year's exposition
will eclipse any effort heretofore made.
Dr. A. O. Prill, president of the fair,
states that already more entries in the
livestock department have been re
ceived than ordinarily come in in two
years. Every available stall in the
horse and cattle barns has been taken
and more space will probably have to
be provided. Sheep, groats and swine
are entered in .greatly increased num
bers, both in the regular department
and in the school exhibits. I'oultry,
too. in both departments, is far ahead
of what was expected.
It is the purpose of the board to pro
duce a regular old-fashioned county
fair this year, reviving the old times
enjoyed long ago by the parents of the
present generations. To that end the
professional races were barred and lo
cal talent substituted:
Itace KntWen Received.
The race entries have been received
in encouraging numbers and a larger
field will enter each race than ever
before. The Willamette Valley has
produced 'some fast running, trotting
and pacing horses.
Nearly 30 riders have entered in the
motorcycle race, a daily five-mile event
Some of the best known riders in the
state have entered. Boys also are in
training for the foot races. Liberal
cash prizes will be awarded all win
ners. There will be free entertainment for
visitors. Every day an auto will run
over a man. There will be a slide for
life from a high point and open-air
trapeze exhibitions will be given. Three
big shows, a merry-go-round, Ferris
wheel, dancing afternoon and evening,
and other amusements will help enter
tain the crowds.
GroDids Are Improved.
The grounds have been improved.
The fair and camp grounds have beeen
cleaned up and put in shape. A new
horse and cattle barn. 240 feet long and
33 feet wide, has been built, A spe
cial pavilion for concession exhibitors
has been built, which will care for
displays of manufactured articles, dem
onstrations of food and other mares.
There is a rest pavilion, provided with
seats and tables for those who bring
lunch. - . -
Free camp grounds adjoin the fair
grounds and near by is free auto park
ing space. Away from the machines
are hitching racks for teams. . Run
ning water is piped to all parts of the
grounds and the entire place is lighted
with electricity.
Each evening band concerts will be
given.
HOUSES ARE TO BE BUILT
Committee Is Organized . to Meet
Marshrteld Emergency.
MARSHPIELD, - Or., Sept. -15. (Spe
cial.) Twenty-five business men of
this city, members of the Chamber of
Commerce, have organized a house
building committee and are intending
either to invite outside capftal here to
construct' homes for the rapid growth
now going on in this city, or to do the
work on their-own initiative.
It is the desire of the committee to
interest outside capital in this work If
possible, although several local men
have arranged to furnish funds for
some of the houses.
Camas Plans to Entertain Boys.
CAMAS. Wash., Sept. 15. (Special.)
The Camas Commercial Club, at a spe
cial meeting, made arrangements for
an entertainment and banquet- Tuesday
evening in honor of the boys who will
leave for American Lake. Patriotic
speaking and songs will be featured at
the opera-house, the public to be in
vited, after which the Commercial Club
members will banquet the boys at one
of the hotels. About 30 young men will
be the guests of .honor.
WASCO FAIR OPENS SOON
TYCH VALLEY PREPARES FOR FUN
FOR THREE DAYS THIS WEEK,
committee has employed the North
western Amusement Company.
Read The Oregontan classified ads.
Liberal Prizes Offered , for Exhibits,
Races and Sports-and Dancing la '
Arranged for Younger Folks.
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THE . DALLES, Or., Sept. 15. (Spe
cial.) Great .preparations are being
made for the celebration of the fifth
annual Southern Wasco County Fair,
which will be held at Tygh Valley
next week .on September 13, 19, 20. The
committee in charge of the fair, with
French Butler as president, has been
putting ' forth every effort for this
fair. ' '
In conjunction with the fair the
Tenth Annual School Children's Indus
trial Fair will be held. This fair under
the direction of Clyde T. Bonney, coun
ty superintendent of schools and as
sistants, have been a great success in
the past. The . children have been
working hard upon their exhibits.
Three thousand dollars have been
hung up for prizes, and the premium
list is liberal, as are the purses for the
horse races and other sports.
Folda's band of The Dalles has been
engaged. For the three days of the
fair there will be dancing, singing, rac
ing, athletic sports, Indian war dances
and Indian pony races.
The judges for the horse racing are
r. Wood side, Lou Henningan and Billy
Hunt. -
Besides the fair attractions the fair
ARREST HELD IMPORTANT
Case of Lewiston Man on Disloyalty
Charge Goes to Grand Jury.
CLARKSTON", Wash., .Tept. 15. (Spe
cial.) Livy Robinson, arrested Sunday
by Captain William P. Morse, of the
Federal troops stationed at Lewiston.
was given a hearing yesterday on a
disloyalty charge betore United States
Commissioner Post, who bound him
over to the Federal Court under bonds
of 50(K.
In commenting on the case, Commis
sioner Post said: "It is an important
arrest, in that Robinson is a smooth
talker and a man of influence over
others."
little early. The salmon, however, are
there in great numbers, aggravating
the anxious fishermen by jumping out
of the water all around them. Salmon
trout are being landed right 'along,
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Pendleton Cnurcli to Expand.
PENDLETON, Or., Sept. 15. (Spe
cial.) A contract has been let for the
expenditure of $6500 on changes in
the Methodist Church building here.
The plans for the changes include the
installation of a steam-heating plant,
better lighting facilities and a new ar
rangement of several of the rooms in
the building, that all of the space may
become available. This will increase
the space in the auditorium and will
make several new Sunday school rooms.
Cowlitz Full or Salmon.
CASTLE ROCK, Wash.. Sept. 15.
(Special.) Salmon are running in the
Cowlitst River and numerous persons
have been trolling for them, but with
out success, attributed to its being a
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Laurelhurst, is now offered for sale. " --If interested communicate with owner.
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EUPHONA
Home Electric
the Inner -Player that
'perfectly "colors", music
The Euphoria is built in two styles. One,
operated by foot-pedaling; only, sells at $495.
The other is operated (when desired) by elec
tricity, and sells for $750. Either style will
"color" its playing with the same shadings of
delicacy, tenderness, passion or gaiety that
characterize the playing of an artist.
The Euphona Home Electric will automat
ically and faithfully reproduce the actual per
formance of the great pianists in any com
position of your choice.
In either form, the Euphona sells for about
$200 less than any instrument with which it
can fairly be compared in character and
quality.
We Make Its Purchase Very Easy
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