MAUPIN Devoted to the Interests of Southern Wasco County VOLX. MAUPIN. SOUTHERN WASCO COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. JANUARY 17, 1924 NO. is Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Lettuce Celery Cranberries Special Prices on Package ROLLED OATS, WHEAT CEREALS, PANCAKE FLOUR AND WHEAT HEARTS Harris Cash Store Railroad Rates and Transportation Costs k Railroad Supplies Up 100 percent Freight Rates 32 3-10 percent Passenger Fares 35 3-10 percent Commodity Rail, per ton Freight Lo&omotive Freight Car Ties, each Steel bridges, tanks, ton Steel Passenger Coach Cotton Waste, per lb Block Signals, per mile Switch Lamps, each Fuel, per ton Average annual earnings per employe Taxes Present Price $ 43.00 64,000,00 2,: 00. 00 .84 96.00 25,000.00 .095 2.5CO.OO 8.40 8.3.38 1922- 1,808.47 Percent of Increase 43 146 127 140 92 108 90 108 108 60 104.6 280 Freight rates and passenger fares on the Union Pacific System have advanced less than half as much as the increase in the cost of engines, cars and other principal items of railroad expense. Comparing pre-war prices with those of today we find: Pre-war Price $ 30.00 26.000.00 1,100.00 .35 50.00 12,000.00 05 1,200.00 4.04 2.11 -1912- 884.01 4,603,875.00 13,251,552 00 In the face of these increases, freight rates on the Union Pacific System during the same time have in creased only 32 3-10 percent and passenger fares 35 3-10 percent. In 1913 we received for hauling a ton of freight one mile, 9.7 mills; for hauling a passenger one mile, 2ic In 1923 these rates were 1.285 and 3.035 re spectively. The 1923 freight rate represents a reduction of about 11 percent under 1921 and pass enger fares about 8 percent under 1921. , In order to earn enough gross revenue to purchase a pint of ink, it is necessary for us to haul one ton of freight 42 miles; for a cross tie, 65 miles; a hand lantern, 91 miles; one freight car wheel, 1117 miles; and one monkey wrench 97 miles. To pay for a day of track labor it is necessary to haul one ton of freight 236 miles. For a day's wages of a freight train crew 2680 miles. For a day's wages of a machinist 461 miles. For a ton of fuel 263 miles The railroads of the United States maintain the lowest rates and the lowest capitalization per mile, while paying the highest wages of any country in the world. So long as the railroads' cost of doing business re mains at the present high level a general reduction of f reight and passenger rates cannot safely be made Constructive suggestions are always welcome. C. S. GRAY, Omaha, Nebraska, President. January 1, 1924. UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM Paid For Right ofrWay We believe a few faint words of praise to be due those who have so consistently fought to bring to a successful conclusion the routing of the Dalles Cali- f fornia Highway so as best to serve the needs of our community At a meeting last, night of the business men of the town $1,000 was subscribed and paid in cash within a few moments to pur chase a strip of light-ofway hitherto held for damages, thus removing the last obstacle. Present at the meeting were: F. D. Stuart F. C. Butler, B. D. Fraley, Bates Shattuck, R. E Wilson, James L. Harpham, H. R. Kaiser, O. F. Rennick, L. C. Wilhelm, Jas. Chalmers, L. C. Henneghan, J. H. Wood- jcock, H. M. Greene and others. Dr. Stovall was absent on ac count of illness. While neither Mr. or Mrs. Staats were present it should be borne in mind that they (ionated, free of charge, all necessary right-of-way across their properties. We believe that those who have so consistently worked for this issue will live to hear the thanks of the whole community when this work is finally com pleted and the benefits become more apparent, even those who have been somewhat blind to the importance of the issue. Wapinilia Water Engineer Reports Engineer R. E. Coon who recently made a survey of the possible water supplies for the town of Maupin submitted his report of estimates to the council at a special meeting held in the office of the local bank Monday evening. The additional cost ol mains necessary in utilizing tht Johnson springs over the Staats spring would be for the most part bringing it over to Maupin. The Greene spring would cost practically the same for maint as the one in present use. The council is waiting a fev days before making a decision on the projects and presenting tht proposition as a vote for bond issue. NEWS 1KUS OF LOCAL INTERS! School Notes The Crpndall Undertaking Co. The Dalles, Oregon Licensed Enbalmers Motor Equipment F. C. BUTLER MAUPIN E. C. PRATT, WAMIC AT SHATTUCK'S Another Big Shipment of Peters All Leather Shoes THE "KICKS WITHOUT A KICK" This is the 2nd large shipment within 2 months Many New Styles for Spring Miss Helen DeMent will arrive home in a few days. , She went to Myrtle Creek a short time ago to be at the bedside of her moth er who was ill. The mother passed away January 10. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Ellinwood and son Boby left for Seattle Friday where they expect to make their future home aria where Mr. Ellinwood has em ployment. Our community is sorry to los.-? ihem, but wish them well in their new home, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Sharpe made a trip to Tygh Valley Sun day afternoon. Roy Rice left Thursday for Cass Lake, Minn., where he has work in theU. S. forestry service Mrs. Anna Smith is helping Mrs. Abbott this week. Mrs. John Eubanks is visiting in Wamic at the home of her parents. Mrs. Fred Hornquist and chil dren left Wednesday for Gold Beach, Oregon, to make their home. Mr. Hornquist has been there several weeks working in Government employ. Mrs. Jackson Rice has measles - N. G. Hedin and John Davis went to the intake Monday to turn all the water out. Roy Ward is hauling saw dust from Heitz mill this week. John .Powell is busy hauling culverts from Heitz mill for the county road. A proposed new road up White river hill from the middle cross ling to connect with the Maupin iroad has been surveyed. This i will greatly benefit the Smock people. ! Chester Brittain and family have been visiting here the past week, returning to their home ! near Wamic Sunday. The Maupin grade school has organized two basketball teams consisting -of two boys from the high school and the rest from Mrs. Buzan's and Miss Haugan's rooms. Captain: Kenneth Swift Team: Jesse Crabtree, center: Newton Miller, left guard; Cyril Fraley, right guard; Harold Mc Donald, right forward; Kenneth Swift, left forward; Melvin Jory substitute. Captain: Lawrence Harpham, center; Andrew Crab tree, left guard; Estel Stovall. right guard; Fred Shearer, right forward; Earl Greene, left for ward. The nights that the teams will practice are: Monday, Wednes day and Friday, after four o'clock. We have organized two club teams, gardening and the chick en club, which we will compete in the spring. . The local Rebekahs held initia tion last night, receiving Mrs. T. B. Slusher from the Dufur lodge and J. W. Derthick, a new member. Ernest Webb, foreman on the Maupin section, of the O, W. road moved his family into the section house here last week. M. Flyn of the Hotel Kelly made a business trip to the me tropolis Monday. Mrs. T. B. Slusher and chil dren are living in Maupiu for a couple months this winter. John Donaldson was a business visitor in The Dalles the last of the Week. Portland Painless Dentist, 805 Second St. The Dalles, Oregon, over Lindquist Jewelry Store, Rooms 1, 2, 3. Funeral services for E. J. Fischer were held Friday after-1 noon in the I 0. 0. F. hall. All business houses closed during the services. Interment was made in the Kelly cemetery. A card from E. W. Griffin an nounces that Mrs. Griffin expects to come home the latter part of next week. Mrs. Vera Johnson is home from Portland for a eoupie weeks' visit. Elder W. N. Coffee will be here in Maupin to conduct quar terly meeting at the Free Meth odist church, the 25 to 27. W. I. Westerfield, for 26 years editor of the Grass Valley Jour nal, died suddenly of heart trou ble at 6:30 last Sunday evening. Motor vehicle application blanks at the Times office for distribution furnished bv the secretary of the state of Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kinzley left yesterday for a visit with the former's parents in Iowa. An assortment 50c Boxes Sta tionery 25c while they last. Maupin Drug Store. Dad Coale returned last week from a visit to Snohomish and other Washington points. R B. Bel! returned home last Thursday after a few weeks va cation from railroad office duties. John Foley and family are oc cupying their nome on Sixth street, Mrs. E. A. Troutman and chil dren arrived ,home from North Plains last Thursday- Work on the highway is under way again since the warmer weather. Call at the Drug Store for your 1924 calendar. ; Bo Wilson s dog Jet was painfully injured when run over and dragged by a car Sunday ' morning, but in able to resume ; his self appointed task of guard ian of our local physician. ; New plank is being placed on the steel bridge spanning the All pupils of the intermediate room are bacjc with the exception or tuaen Allen. Dona J Locke! and Thelma Harpham. The agriculture class graded seel potatoes this week and illustrated how ti cut for seed. The highest score was 91 per cent. The pupils of the primary room are making ai Eskimo illiage out of the . snnri table, i 'hey have now the eg owi, rein-1 deer, dogs, rabbits, polar bear and the Eskimo people I Jesse and Andrew Civb.rpe are back In school again having completed a course in measles. The agriculture class has been testing seed corn by the "Rag Doll" method and also in saw dust The corn was furnished by P. J. Kirsch of Criterion. The primary room received their pictures this week which were selected by Miss Bostrack in Portland. One a splendid print of Abraham Lincoln and the other "Can't you Talk?" The high school are busy taking their final semester exam- nations. A joint program will be given February 22 by the high school and grammar school in honor of Lincoln nnd Washington. Earle Locke is back in school after an abscence caused by the measles The boys are practicing basket ball three nights a wek Mon days, Wednesdays and Ihurs days. Ihey are planning on several games with outside teams but definite arrangement have not yet been made. The girls sre practicing two, nights a week. BUTLER'S, Every Thing for the Table We are in the market for Good Fat Veal, Rang ing in age from 7 to 10 weeks, weighing from 00 to 125 pounds, must be fat to bring the price. Bring in your eggs; the price is falling every day, don't hold them for better prices. The wholesale market on coffee has advanced about 5 cents per pound. Our heavy buying has made it possible to sell at the same old price. Our best seller for years, Peaberry (Caracol) Bulk, either whole or firth ground at 3 pounds for $1.00, in 10 pound lots or over 3 cents. Try a dollar's worth and compare its strength and flavor with other coffees at the price. Just received a large shipment of Genuine East ern Oyster shell, the best on the market at $1.80 a hundred. Buy at once while the price is down. Wc have a full line of Chick Bone, Grit and Baby Chick Scratch. Get our prices before buying elsewhere. Apples $1.20 per Box Hot Water bottles 'on sale, $1 r State Income Tax Home interesting facts in regard to the new State Incomp Tax EXEMPTIONS: Married persons 2000.00 H'mgje persons $1000.00 RATES: One percent on the first $1000.00 abovs exemptions, n.tp raim s 14 percent on each additional $1000.00 lo 2 percent; thrn raiseB 1-2 percent on each addi tion.! S1C(0.(0 to a maximum of fl i.rm,t hi all incoiiiis of $12,000.00 or more. TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES: All U. S. SccuriiWs exempt, State Securities r.ot exempt. All dividends are subject to tax. DATE 'FOR FILING RETURNS: Returns for 1023 must be filed on or before March BOih, 192k Maupin Staie Bank We Strive to Merit Approval river at this place. each.-Maupin Drug Stor