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The Madras Pioneer yOL. X MADRAS, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1912 NO. 13 nnrvr oui'iiAH 'LI KIIM .1 1 1 1 1 III IU I.I I 1 I IIUI w - I N OPERATION SOON .. .. n..n Received at the ii. m avo ww-" - ...ffir.n unci POIimi"r liidf'0Pl", Bu.tnc. to Com. HI. W.y 1.1 ...u After the first oi cno yum, ... thn nnrccls post Bystem WV" . .1 ...ill Im ..!tn lect. inuru win u M IH'" a --. in niiTifi iiil' in II uiiu ....anf morcnnnuiHo uutwuun i una nr. rni! iviuuiua ICICI1 . twmnstcr Davis lias on nanu nf the supplies and some J"" - . ... t j tknf mDS that will u 4 rnose, the loliowing is u uuo- nt?nn of the Siamna ubuu. W- mmnflwnarccl post stamps are t.,11 nphna and are all the " 18 ' , ... 1U. t. color, reel, uiu iujj . i.... I "TT Q Pni.. nnoflrfl tile IL'K"W v. f fhfi hnttnm the ' la Thn center IS OCCU- liirifi no. u with a nicture representing tmna n follows: 1C. anuuo j i .... Tost Office Clerk;" 2c, "City .. n lin.il.... i. Tri(-nl ...;nM." I IlllllWUY 1 U3LUI urnri . uv ' . .. . nn i i rr Mail Train:" 10c, "Steamship All. 10. rtULU AHUM, -vrw, 'Aeroplane Mail;" 25c, "Manu- nn ' ! II BLkUlJIIKl f . iitt l: .ii l T7'.iiJf : u rf . Parchel post due stamps are oi he same size but all green in I ml 1 r II II" I 111. V IIU V j L1IV kJ V a - nr i 11 11 iiiii iiiiii vv 11 1 lz IT Ml M M I 111 lilt" run LIT I . X IIU UliU i i.. 1 o c in In- i 1 if . n rt n'ni iii'iiiiiiiinuLiuiin. Parcel post matter carrying the ordinary postage stamps will be held as other "postages dae" mail matter, and likewise ordinary mail matter to which is affixed post stamps. I The followinor taken from the lOregonian annlics to people in this section as well as Portland, and people sholud be well inform- ed before they endeavor to send natter by the Parcel Post. With the desire to simplify the parcel post regulations, that will go into effect on January 1, Acting Postmaster Williamson his prepared a synopsis of them f)r the convenience of the Port land merchants and which he is d;livering to those whom he be lieves are the most interested. I Tl M1 a m a newiu nave additional conies that may be procured by anyone interested. A full text of this fsyr.osis is as follows: Under the new narcel nost law which goes into effect January 1, 1913, fourth class matter (mer chandise, farm and factorv nro- ducts) will be mailable only under me new parcel nost retaliations and packages presented for mail- '"g which do not meet the new Kquirements will be treated as "uiiuuamc. Some of the more important provisions of these nw regulations are shown brief ly herewith: Parcels cannot be mailed in TOgo boxes; must bo brought 1? the pofltoffico or designated Pstal station. Rates of )ostagc on packages weighing more than four ounces J the same as at present. wcKtfges weighing more than y ounces take now parcel W pound rates, which are "nged according to distance carried. Distinctive parcel post stamps DO USGd nnfl rnptnrron XMAS ENTERTAINMENTS ARE GIVENJT CHURCHES Larga Crowd. Attend Very Enjoyable Affair at Methodist Eplioopat and ths Christian Churoh Tuasday Night. All Receive Gift. The regular annual ChristmaB tree was held at the M. E. church, Christmas eve. The church and Epworth League room was crowded to its ut most capacity, and all seemed to enjoy Jthe well prepared pro gram of songs, recitations and dialogues which was especially well rendered by the Sunday school children, which were under the training and manage ment of Miss Edith Branstetter and Mrs. W. A. Ellis. The tree and church was taste fully decorated and well loaded with gifts. Every person present was pre sented with a well filled sack of candies and nuts. The program was completed with friendly shaking of hand, a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The members and friends of the Christian church participated in an enjoyable entertainment Tuesday evening, and many heaits were gladdened by the bountiful presents received. An instructive and interesting pogram was had, the members of Jthe Sunday school, or the children were the participants, and had been drilled in the work by Mrs. W. H. Snook. An old fashioned Christmas tree was had, with the real live Santa Claus, making his appear ance at the opportune time who dispensed the presents to the children, and grown people as well, everybody present being re membered in some way. The Willing Workers Class, Mrs. W. H. Snook, teacher, pre sented the church with a new lighting system, which was much needed, and is a valuable addi tion to the church in the way of appearance during the evening services. must mailed ea with ordinary postage 3 will be treated as un- aubable, The parcel post "ajP3 will not bo good for ST on othor clasBea of maiI Sender's name and address must appear on all packages. Postmasters are directed to treat as unmailable parcels presented for mailing on which this infor mation is not clearly shown. Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, scions, plants, eta, are mailable only at the rate of 1 cent for each two ounces without regard to distance carried. Weight limit is in creased to 11 pounds. Special parcel post stamps must be used. Printed matter, books, etc., are not mailable under new par col post regulations, but must go as third class matter at present rate of 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction without regard to dis tance. Parcel post stamps not good for postage on this class of matter. , . , ,. Unmailable Live animals, live poultry, spiritous, vinous and malt liauors, explosives, articles liable to injure the mails or per sons handling same. Liquids other than those shown in paragraph 7 as unmailable may bo accepted for local de livery only when it is unnec essary to transport them over steam or electric railways. Liquids may be sent to any des tination" when mailed in g ass bottles containing not more than 12 ounces, such bottles to be en cased in a block or be surround ed with sufficient absorbent material to take up the contents of the bottle if broken . Insured rarceis may oe insur ed up to $50 in value for a fee of 10 cents. ... , TL ... . Registry abolished It wil not bo possible to register merchan dise parcels under the new regu lations, the insured mail taking the place of the registry system as applied to fourth class matter. Wrapping-All parcels must bo securely wrapped and suffici ently well packed to protect con tents from damage in transit. RESOLVE TO BE BETTER. NEW YEAR is regarded as the time when a man should take stock of his past and present and make, resolutions con cerning the future. It is well to make resolutions, and it is better to keep them. They serve a good purpose even if not kept, though they should not be made with the idea of breaking them. One can be conservative in making good resolutions and thereby gain an advantage. Do not resolve to be perfect merelylmake a determination to be better. Resolve to improve in everything in which you are defective. Decide to act more kindly, think more charitably, speak more pleasantly, work more diligently, give more cheerfully. Don't try to achieve the perfect, which is impossible. Just try to improve, to be and do better, and you will be better for trying. No minute or hour of solar time begins this new year. The sunset of one place is the sunrise of another. Time's true calendar is in the spirit of man. Then every day should be greeted as the dawn of a new and better life greeted with new sensibilities, new ideas, new purposes so that life may never wither, but keep eternally young and ready to learn and as full of wonder as the eyes of the Child who sits in the Sistine Madonna's arms. God's mercy flows over the past year, blotting out its failures and sins. Let us, then, set our faces hopefully toward the new. Pass out of the book of resolutions into the book of acts, and so inscribe upon its fresh, fair pages a better record. The old year, with its lights and shadows, has drawn to a close. As we look in review we cannot but sincerely regret any stain on its pages, knowing that they must stand until that great day "when God shall judge the secrets of men." Then let us turn our eyes toward the new year with resolution and hope, with faith and love, a determination to conquer temptation, and victory is ours. The Pioneer's resolution will be to publish a better paper dur ing the coming year. Although we have received many compliments upon the appearance of this paper, we are going to strive to give our subscribers a more interesting journal. Although we sometimes find it a difficult task to discover as much news as we would like to publish, we do the best we can under the circumstances, and our efforts are appreciated by our subscribers. We are going to tell the world of the great agricultural "possibilities of Crook county. We wish to con vince prospective settlers that-this section of Oregon is the most desirable in the Northwest in which to establish homes. If we neglected to do this we would feel that we had ignored the opportunity to accomplish a great work. We will not forget. JANUARY ONE. Trouble 'bout the Christmas season is that when it'a gone and done We must face in rime and reason that same January onel 'Tain't the fact we weren't merry, didn't have a world of fun, Didn't cross old trouble's ferry; it's that January onel Sure, the little folks were happy. Why, they stormed aboutus, bright As in days when we were younp ones and the world wns love and light. Same old trumpets blowing loudly, same old noise of horn and gun, But the trouble it comes after, and it's January one! And it isn't we're regretting all the dear, remembered joys; And it Isn't that we're fretting over all the broken toys; It is just, for all the Christmas, with its jollity and fun, We must face that trying future, which calls "January onel" i FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS AT E Mis. Vonna McLean Meets Death Instantaneously by the Accidental Discharge of Weapon While Entering Room at Agency TO BY Wedding Bella Chime With Christ mas Carols. Wall Known Young Man of This City Became a Benedict Christmas Day. We Tank He Bane One Oood Boy Our genial and generous friend Charles Hobson, by way of treat ing all of his friends in and around- Madras, issued invita tions Christmas eve to all of the widowers, the homeless and the friendless, to come and partake of a turkey dinner during the evening. Well, now it was surprising to see how many friends Charley had, they hove in from all sides. Speaking about the homeless and friendless and widowers, it was certainly a wonder to know how many of the married men consid ered themselves in that class, perhaps their wives had gone to the conutry ; even Judge Jackson, Culp, Tucker, Pierce, Ashley, Turner and Shugert. When the prospect for a good feed became apparent, and from the gorging of some of the diners, it was apparent that they for once had all of the wrinkles taken out of their stomach, and from some of the lamentations yesterday, we undestood that several cases 'of indigestion had developed from over eating. The meal was Certainly enjoy ed by all who partook and all ioined in wishing Charley a , Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. The teachers from Madras who were writing State papers last week before County Superinr tendent of Schools Ford were Miss L. AreinBmier, Miss Clara BlisB, Laurena Andrus and Hat tie Teagarden. The class was the largest in the history of the county, being 88 in number. Big Rabbit Hunt Next Wednesday We have been informed , that perhaps some of the readers of our last week's issue of The Pio neer did not understand the article in regard to the rabbitt hunt under the direction of the I. 0. 0. F. Lodge that will be held New Year's day, we will say that it was our intention to con vey the idea that this hunt was to be only for the members of the local lodge as far as the con test is concerned. However the boys desire to have a large crowd out to stir up the game, as the hunt promises to be a very lively affair, from the interest taken in it by the members. Remember the side that loses has to put up for the rest, so get your gun clean ed and polished and ready for action. The small pox patient who has been in quarantine during the paBt two weeks, with his partner in seeing the sights, is getting along as well as can be expected. The quarantine laws have been followed very closely; and there has been no exposure, and no new cases reported by the local doctors, in fact there were no exposures from these men after arriving in the town, they hav ing been taken into custody im mediately. They will be released in the required lehght of time, after proper cleaning and fumi gating under the direction of the health officer. John Farre of South Junction, camo in as a witness on the home stead proof of Hubert Monner Monday evening, about 6:20, a serious and fatal accident occur ed at the Warm Springs Indian Agency at Warmsprings, Ore gon. One of the white male employes at the Agency had just re turned from a trip to one of the farms just before supper, and had been carrying an automatic pistol, to kill coyotes, in his over alls pocket He had taken the overalls off before going into to supper, and was in the act of picking them up and placing them under his arm when the gun fell out of his pocket to the floor, the sudden"jar causing the gun to explode. Just at this time Miss Vonna L. McLean came through a door in to the room; unfortunately the bullet struck her in the face, coming out at the top of her head, causing her death almost instant ly. Miss McLean had also just returned from the Government Mess House, from supper and was on her way to her room, stopping at this building for some instructions from the Indian Agent. ' Miss McLean was a woman about 30 years of age, and had been in the Government- employ as Field Matron for the past two years, her duties calling her to the different "homes of the In dians," to' show them the differ ent ways and customs of the white people. Her former home was at Conconully, Was hington, where her relatives now reside. Her brother is expected in this evening to take the re mains home for burial. That the accident was purely accidental was an evident fact, as the eye witnesses saw all of the actions of the parties, and the verdict of the coroner's jury, who'fully investigated the case, returned a verdict of accidental discharge of a pistol. County physician Edwards and Coroner Hyde came down from Prineville Tuesday morning and held the inquest during the afternoon, selecting the jury from Meca and the Agency. ,The gentleman whohad the pis tol and from whose arm it fell is nearly prostrated with grief, and is under the doctor's care, No direct blame can possibly be attached to him, as it was entire ly unavoidable on his part, under the conditions. Governor Plays Santa Claus Two Christmas presents were given by Governor West the day before Xmas to two inmates of the state penitentiary, in the shape of a parole for James L. Reilly and Frank Nash. It will be remembered that Reilly was convicted from this county on a charge of man slau ghter on a sentence of from one to fifteen years. He was con victed in the third degree for the killing of Louis Long, a pugilist, on the road the other side of Crooked River. Reilly was well known to many in this section and around. Opal City, where he conducted a near beer emporium for several months. Superintendent Law er says that Reilly has been a model prisioner ever since he was admitted to the institution, and that he is glad that he has been paroled. Happy New Year-to everybody. A pretty Christmas wedding occured in this city Wednesday, at high noon, when Mr. Arthur F. Shugert and Mrs. Sarah Grace Hayes, both of Madras, were united in marriage at the home of the groom, near the Oregon Trunk depot, Rev. Israel Put nam, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. The ceremony was. witnessed by a number of relatives, and after profuse congratulations had been offered, all repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast awaited them. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hayes, who live near Paxton, and is admired by all who have the honor of her acquaintance. The groom, who is telegraph operator for the Oregon Trunk, is a young man of sterling qual ities and has many warm friends in this city, all of whom join The Pioneer in wishing him and his happy bride a long future life of happiness and prosperity, and a very happy New Year. Waite-Cowen At the home of the Brides par ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Cowen of Lamonta, occurred the mar riage of. their daughter, Hazel, to EdgarWaite, yesterday, 'aV high noon. Only the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom were present, the affair was followed by a bountiful Chrstmas dinner at the Lamonta hotel. The young couple are well known and popular young people of that sec on and the best, wishes of the community are extended to them for their fut ure welfare on the sea of matri mony. They will be at home in the near future at Dawson ranch of which the groom is a part owner with his brothers. "Judge" Barkley Loses Laundry The unforseen has surely hap pened, it being in the shape of a good joke on o r mutual friend J. H. Barkley, better known as "Judge," and who has the dis tinction of being one of the most noted socialist orators in this section of Oregon. And the best of it is, he was downed by a woman, and to think of it, since woman's suffrage has carried in Oregon. Barkley says that up at his house they change their clothes every Christmas, as far as he is concerned We. would ask, what is the use. Well, it seems that some woman has gotten away with his family washing, and Barkley had to go to church' and eat his Christmas dinner in his everyday working sujt, a soft shirt and a limber collar; however we will presume that he wore that imposing smile that never rubs off; perhaps he only washes his face on Christmas day is the reason that the smile has been the same during the last year. The old saying is that every thing comes out in the wash, so we are in hope that all of his troubles will come out in the final washing, of his clothes, that have been worn since last Xmas. As far as the smile and the gift of oratory are concerned they have come to stay is the opinion of all who have become intimate ly acquainted with the Judge.