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The Madras Pioneer MADRAS, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1912 NO. 42 i fflHDBK PASS THROUGH MADRAS i .l!nn Fn junii ueiegctuu.. ... f0Ute to Lakeview Visits Here CENTRAL OREGON stives of Commercial Club ,jLoclCon(iiuon. - fit of Settlers t. . ... fnr the nurnoae ur UUIlv - - . ..j nonoe hi iv to ueter- III! the course to be louoweu A .. .1 W I IIIVI'll II III It'll Li ll lirPlMIU W. ? ------ meets in iaKe- i ,Bf v .vv. i . u. u uy of the Portland Commercial md Mrs. Chapman, u. i of the Portland Automo- Cub, Phil S. bates, oi ine it iLtimnf nnrl H. 1 . I. nnocior rhrniiirn rvlsl- n ul. uaooi-u nnx..0" Wednesday morning nl nnrl PflfflmOtl ho Acrmir.v Plains. the rest of the party arnv ty way of Haycreek, thp .'. ...to lnntrinrr fltror Ti mm rrinevme. umuch importance as the it-J:' Avnailif inn Will 01 me party ui w wutn. Commercial Club has ac- mini 111 OLLLII1IK AVW WW . . 1 the investigation oi o tanrl nfrtifiita fo" fVl staining of first-hand in- . 1?i TTl i rt e ii. - r for exhibits of their pro- woe sent out dv tne rai - uthenlan to visit n.q mnnv " ' ie settlers and ranchers na ' O WW Oww experiences in making a (Wl in M n Of frx 11 sirvstt opinions, and suggestions thftV nffnr1 will Vio ncnrl In . ' ' ... yw ULjl.lt .11 fetare work of the Commer ce. For its own guidance fommercial Club desires also am with what success set- it has placed in Eastern Ik flra mnnfm. tommercial Club is con- s naitif : .1 . b itu 1VKUIUIHK - nuiua ui lanu projects or less extensively adver- in some cases has not We to supply as definite . nuuiu lllU. J.U SI KnU... it i . . t vuw una uepartment in "tare, these projects will -6avCU a, nrur njinf Iha . ... -4ucai oi me railroad -i ".iii.ii mu anxious to Da IK. . - vcKuii extensively, "wion will !iim to riniHBB irom settlers, ""'bits from anchos nnrl 10 be used in tho TCnat to B resources of Ore- " fving the promises indfifmifn 1- jl 1 . -'uiLij ,ti M i uu i no no ...mi i J to carry on their exhi 'and shows. V m.l- . .. -wraoDiio tourists de- Or vnvi-. gjBses a wish to travel m, il . jvjutuuy Cmpu. Boliev- j- wunoid route can bo the ;7" antral Ore lQe Partv t.,!ii it, and make a map liT 5 Pbably enter In thn rt . ""Pittnivor. BREAD WAR WAGES FOR SEVERAL HOURS Truoo Is Doolatod'Aftor Many Loaves Hava Boon Sold at Varying Prlooa After General Sherman had completed his devastating march to the sea, he is quoted as having said that war was very similar to the abode of His Satanic Ma jesty. "Red" Hobson, living 50 years later, when modern meth ods of war-fare, inventions and ideas are running the universe, quotes by way of corollary of General Sherman's remark, that war means bankruptcy. The peace and quietude of Madras was suddenly disturbed Tuesday when Mrs. Isa E. B. Crosby, dealer in ribbons and bonnets, also ice cream and bread, with emphasis on the bread, hung forth a placard from her place of business, announc ing to the eager public that she would sell "the staff of life" to Madras residents, at the rate of six loaves for a quarter. -Little did she suspect that she was hurling a broadside at our friend Hobson, who would promptly return her courtesy with a little bomb of modern commercial war-fare. Hobson realizing that no enterprise is stronger than its ability to meet emergencies, proceeded to his bread box, dis covered to his delight that he was amply supplied with ammu nition, and forthwith hung a placard from his front door to the effect that he would sell eight loaves for a quarter. Surprised by the flank move ment, of her competitor, and realizing instantly, as General Sherman would have done, that it was too late to retreat without serious loss of property and pres tige, with emphasis on the pres tige, amended her first an nouncement by offering ten loaves for a quarter. The genial financier across the way promptly noted the advan tageous position occupied by his adversary, who had the oppor tunity of attracting the women shoppers into her establishment by means of displays of "rats" and ribbons, and then would urged the bread on them, em phasizing the bargain price. To protect himself and to insure Iub few remaining loaves a comfort able resting place in some Ma dras home, he further cut the prevailing price by offering twelve loaves for a quarter. The millers and grocers be came excited at the condition in the bread market, for, they figured, if Mrs. Crosby and "Red" Hobson sold enough bread to last the local population sev eral months, they could not dis pose of their stock in flour. At this stage of the bread .war, however, supper time drew on, and all prospective purchasers had betaken themselves home ward, laden with bread, happily not bullets or booze. During the lull Hobson took invoice, found that he was bankupt, and so announced that fact on his Bcreon door, which but a short time before had carried his an nouncement of bargain day j prices. He claims to nave soiu some fourteen hundred loaves, 'and tho statement is prboably true, for a spy brougnt in tne in formation that Siler discovering that bread was cheaper than wood, also with Ihe hope of re lieving the situation, bought the entire supply for cord wood, and tho activity around his wood shed tho following day is strong circumstantial evidence against tho pencil pusher. HOW THE STRAW HAT PIONEER FEELS. Berryman In Washington 8tar. J. J, HOYDAR PLEASED WITH NEW L00ATI0N Former Madras Oregon Trunk Agent Gives Interview to Albany Demoorat J. J.-Hoydar, until recently agent at the local Oregon Trunk depot, upon his arrival in Al bany, gave the following inter view to the Albany Democrat, the daily paper in his new home town : "I arrived in Albany yesterday noon and after dinner I spent the entire afternoon walking about the beautiful city. I was very much impressed with the many attractive homes and awns, the paved streets, and the substantial business blocks and amgreatly pleased withthe city and its progressive appearance. "Our freight department will probably be opened in about two weeks, the grading on Water street not having been completed yet. The freight depot of the Oregon Electric at this city is one of the best and. most attrac tive ones that I have seen and is far better than any I have seen on the Hill lines in Central Ore gon. "Auditor L. C. Ream, of Port land, is now in Albany checking things up for the opening of business. E. R. Gould of Van couver, Washington, who has been in thee mploy of the Hill people Jfor "sevral years will be the ticket agent at the passenger depot at Fifth and Lyon streets. I am unable to say yet who my telegraph operator will be, but I expect to be informed soon." The Democrat goes on to say that "Mr. Hoydar is a young man of pleasing personality and is bound to make friends here. " All of which The Pioneer heartily endorses. Porter Ashley, local agent for Balfour Guthrie &.Co;, announces that he will give an A No. 1 four-horse whip to the farmer who brings, him the first load, consisting of 25 or more sacks, of 1912 wheat. L. H. James, J. W. Schaefer, George Sutherland, E. C. Rey nolds and A. McDonald, of Van couver, Washinton, were visitors in Madra.8 July 3rd and 4th, en joying the celebration. 0. T. OFFICIALS ON INSPECTION TOUR President Young Wall Pleased With Prospects In Central Orogon After Visit President Joseph H. Young, of the. North Bank and other Nortwestern Hill lines, accom panied by J. P. Rogers, superin tendent, W. E. Coman, general freight and passenger agent, C. Whitfield, roadmaster, Judge Carey and F. A. Brainard, train master, passed through Madras Saturday in a special car, in specting the road, the party go ing as far south as Bend, and returning- through Madras Sun day afternoon. A delegation of local business men, headed by Mayor Turner, and including Councilman Pearce R. T. Olsen, Dr. Long, Fred Davis, H. F. Deitzel and E. Bergland met the officials at the depot, and welcomed them to Central Oregon. Pres. Young expressed himself as being well pleased at conditions at this end of the road, and expects to do a big freight business hauling grain and other produce this fall. Borah Will Amend BUI Washington, July 6. Senator Borah had a conference today with Representatives Taylor, Mondell, Burke and Mann re garding his bill, which has passed the Senate and been re ported to the House, providing that patent shall issue to home steaders on Government irriga tion projects as soon as they fully comply with the terms of the homestead law, relieving them of a wait of 10 to 15 years, as now required by law. The bill was called up in the H ouse on Thursday and went over on the objection of Mann, who is not satisfied with the foreclosure clause. This clause was inserted at the suggestion of the Department of the Interior and Borah is willing that it shall be eliminated. As a result of conference the bill will be amended to meet Mann's objec tion and Borah thinks it will pass the House next week. Born to the wife of A. J. Rin go at their residence on Agency Plains, Tuesday July 9th., a daughter. CITY WATER SYSTEM SHOW GOOD RETURNS First Seml-Annual Report of the Commission Made to Common Council Supplying thirty-eight families and business houses in addition to the 0. T. depot and the stock yards, with water, through thirty-four meters, bringing into the city treasury a revenue of $431.90, is the essence of the first semi-annual report of the Water Commission, made to the Common o .at the regular July meeting held in Ihe City Hall Tuesday night. Covering as it does the first six months of the year 1912 during only four of which the water system was in operation, it shows that the sys tem is netting the city over one hndred dollars in total receipts monthly, this including both installation fees and water rent als. With the abundant rains that have fallen during the spring months and the rentals amounting to $216.80, there is every indication that the rentals alone will amount to $100 a month during the hot, dry months of July, August, Septem ber and October, before any ap preciable amount of rain is Jikelv to fall. To show the rate of increase in the water consumption, it is but necessary to examine the amounts that have been received monthly for the service. In March only $38.60 was collected; in April $42.85; in May $55.80 or an increase of about 31 per cent; and in June $79.55, or an in crease of 43 per cent over the preceeding month. At the same rate of increase, namely 43 per cent, the July rentals should amount to over $110., and there is no, reason why they should not stand very close to those figures until October.. The re port of the Commission was read before the Council, approved and ordered filed. An ordinance was introduced and passed authorizing the Re corder to draw a warrant on the Treasurer in the sum of $500, said sum to be placed to the credit of the sinking fund, to be used in meeting the water bonds when the same shall become due. Accepting and filing of the monthly reports of the Recorder and Treasurer, and the allowing of the regular assortment of city claims comprised the remain ing business before the meeting. eestoiisesecae0Bae g I Annual Election 1 0 S) 1 Madras Commercial I i Club I WILL BE HELD FRIDAY EVENING j f JULY 12TH, 19121 AT THE CITY HALL NOTHING MARS THE GUESTS' PLEASURE Celebration Passes off Without any Accident or Trouble GOOD CROWD PRESENT Madras Defeats Prlnevllle in Ball dame Winning Easily 16 to ( Water Fight Furnishes Much Amusement Everybody Come 1 i You Are Wanted : Born to the wife of Tom Fields, Monday July 8th., a girl. With a representative prnwd of visitors, lessened r.ossibh by the shnw which was billed to ap pear here the Sunday following,. Macfras enjoyed a sane and healthy Fourth of July. Not an accident or an unpleasant circu mstance happened during the day or evening to mar the pleasure of those who had come to enjoy the music, sports, ball game and dance, which comprised the amusements of the day. Early in the morning the visitors be gan to arrive, and though the at tendance was smaller than it has been on other festal occasions, every one had a good time. The most amusing event of the day was the contest between those bucking the hose. There was something going on every minute during that event, and those who were supposed to be behind the scenes, got their snare of the water, dividing honors almost with the contest ants, who certainly got their share of a hard day's work. Madras' victory over Prineville in the ball game was the feature event of the days program. So confident was Prineville that they would win, that they sent four of their men to Bend. They were out of it from the first inning and never had a chance to win though they played hard, fighting to the last to overcome the big lead piled up by the heavy hitting of the locals. The batteries for the game were Dobrey and Hinkle for Prineville and Schaefer and Sutherland for Madras. In the evening grand display of fire-works from the bluffs to the west of town was enjoyed by every one, the dis play being easily visible from ah part of the city, and from much of the surrounding country. From 9:30 until after midnight dancing was enjoyed by about thirty couples. The winners jo'f first and second place in the various, events are given below in the order named : In the colt shows, a colt owned by J. A. Eads won the Southman prize, and a colt owned by F. H. King the Farmer's Belgian Horse Company prize. Wheelbarrow race. Irving and Oliver, and Smith and Jackson. 100 yards for boys. M. Snook and M. Long. 100 yards. Sha'efer and Skee. Girls race. Leta Bender and May Beal. Ladies race. Mrs. Bones and Miss Falkenhagen. Sack race. O. Oliver and R. L Jorden. Boys race. Robert Cook and Ray Baker. Girls race. Myrtle White and Jennie Lee and Delia Cowherd tied for second. Fat man's race. Nick Hahn and Jack Jones. 220 race.-J W. Schaefer and H. A. Raudenbush. Three-legged race.-Hahn and Campbell, and Dizney and Park- le. E Bucking, the hose.-A. Hamilton and O. Oliver. Smith and A. H. Parkie draw. Horse Race. Smith and Jackson.