AKE BIG CANAL PAY
PRESIDENT TAFT NAMES
DAY OF THANKSGIVING
STAY-AT-HOME CLUB.
Would
Offset Temptations Which
Keep Men Out Nights.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE
Spokane— Strengthening the family
Chicago— President Taft issued his
VOTING LIST LONG.
ESTABLISH NEW DEPARTMENT
annual Thanksgiving
proclamation, ties and weakening divorce tempta­
calling upon citizens o f the United tions is the primary purpose o f a na­
States to celebrate Thursday, Novem­ tion-wide movement launched in Spo­ Candidates for Oregon’s April Pri­ O, A. C. Regents Inaugurate Useful
mary Will Be Many.
Service for People.
ber 30, as a day o f thanksgiving and kane by the formation o f a Stay-at-
Salem—
When
the
voters
o
f
Oregon
Home
club
for
married
men.
The
Oregon
Agricultural College, Cor­
prayer.
The proclamation reads as
go to the polls at the primary election vallis— An extension division has just
national
organization
is
to
be
known
follows :
April 19 they will have a formidable been organized at the Oregon A gri­
“ The people o f this land having by as the Stay-at-Home League o f Amer­ array o f candidates for a large number cultural college by the regents at their
ommends That Government Deal
ica.
E. Potter Hall, formerly an
long sanction and practice set apart
tn Ail Kinds of Tools and Sup­
o f offices from whom to choose.
monthly meeting, and Prof. R. D.
English clergyman, now a member o f
In addition to voting for the candi­ Hetzel has been made director. The
plies Needed by Shipping.
toward the close o f each year a day on the editorial staff o f the Spokesman-
which to cease from their labors and Re' ew, who originated the idea, says dates for president and vice president plan is to conduct an organized cam­
o f the United States under the paign o f service to all parts o f the
assemble for the purpose o f giving the only obligation o f the members now Oregon presidential preference state for the benefit o f those unable
Washington, D. C.— “ The revenues praise to Him who is the author o f the will be to stay at home with their
primary plan, voters in each o f the to come to the college for the regular
families at least three nights a week.
the Panama canal, when completed,
Second and Third congres­ courses.
blessings they have enjoyed, it is my George A. Forbes, secretary o f the First,
uld go to pay not only the operat-
sional districts will be called upon to
The constantly increasing demand
duty
as
chief
executive
to
designate
Young
Men’s
Christian
association,
■ k expenses, but to repay the capital
select their choice o f candidates for upon the college to solve problems for
■ te s te d ,” declares Colonel George W. at this time the day for this devout declared in an interview that no more representatives in congress.
Next the people in the remote districts o f
important work can be undertaken at
Goethals, chairman and chief engineer purpose.
year a United States senator also will the state has grown to such propor­
this time, when engagements and
of,the Isthmian canal commission, in
be selected
to succeed Jonathan tions that it became necessary to form
"O u r country has been signally fa­
amusements taking men from their
hi| annual report.
Following which
Bourne, Jr.
this new division in order to fulfill
the colonel urges congress to fix im­ vored in many ways. The round of homes are so varied and attractive,
The office o f secretary o f state is to satisfactorily this duty o f the institu­
the
seasons
has
brought
rich
harvests.
than by every means strengthening
mediately the tolls through the canal,
be filled and one justice o f the Su­ tion.
aoEthat shipping which contemplates Our industries have thrived far be­ the home ties.
Home-loving and
preme ccurt is to be elected to succeed
The new department will include all
moving through that waterway can yond our domestic needs, the produc­ home keeping men are not those who
Chief Justice Eakin. The term o f J. such work as'the farmers' institutes,
readjust its routings and ratings by
become candidates for divorce, Mr.
W. Bailey as state' dairy and food domestic science demonstration meet­
the time the canal is opened for busi­ tions o f our labor are daily finding en­ Forbes said, adding: “ I think a league
We have on these lines will do good and commissioner will also expire. Ten ings, itinerate schools, demonstration
ness not later than January 1, 1914, larged markets abroad.
delegates to the national convention trains, correspondence courses, exten­
and probably earlier.
been free from the curses o f pesti­ help to bring back those sanctities of
J'A^'his opinion o f Colonel Goethals lence, o f famine and o f war. Our na­ the American home which obtained in for the nomination o f president and sion lectures, the organization o f ju ­
vice president o f the United States venile clubs, and like educational
will be seized upon by those who are
the earlier and simpler times o f the
are to be elected and five electors for work.
in [favor o f imposing heavy tolls upon tional councils have furthered the nation."
president and vice president at the
Every district o f the state will be
sels passing through the Panama cause o f peace in other lands, and the
general election. A railroad commis­ served through this medium, and men,
HATS USED AS FILTERS.
pal, and will be advanced as an ar- spirit o f benevolence has brought us
sioner from the First and Second con­ women and children alike will thus
lent against the proposal to grant into close touch with other peoples, to
be given an opportunity to receive in­
|e passage to ships flying the Amer- the strengthening o f the bonds o f fel­ Frenchman Gains Idea for Invention gressional districts is to be nominated
struction in any branch o f the college
and elected.
flag, but before the question fin­
From Sister-in-Law.
In the Second, Sixth and Eighth work in which they are interested,
is disposed o f Colonel Goethals is lowship and good will that link us to
London—A dainty woman’s hat o f judicial districts judges are to be without leaving their homes. The ex­
ely to be summoned to appear be- our comrades in the universal brother­
the
fashionable Pierrot shape has led elected and in the Fourth judicial dis­ perts in agronomy, horticulture, gar­
congress to give his views more hood o f nations. Strong in 4he sense
to the invention o f an ingenious mili- trict, or Multnomah county, judges for dening, poultry raising, animal hus­
extensively.
o f our own right and inspired by as tfiry filter which may save lives on ac­ Department No. 1 and No. 2 are to be bandry, dairying, bee keeping, crop
Colonel Goethals, however, not only
pests, business methods, cooking and
rors the imposition of good round strong a sense o f the rights o f others, tive service. The idea was first sug­ elected.
District attorneys are to be elected sewing, flower growing, forestry, me­
11s, but woud go further. He says: we live in peace and harmony with gested to Dr. Frederick Alexander,
livery legitimate means for increas- the world. Rich in the priceless pos­ the medical officer o f health for Pop­ in ail but the 13th judicial district, chanical engineering electrical and civ­
il engineering, good road work, mining
the revenue should be adopted. session and abundant resources where­ lar, who has patented this improved where the election was held last year
and other branches o f instrution will
i government should have coal and with the unstinted bounty o f God has apparatus for straining water, by the for that office.
direct personally
these
extension
bl oil on hand for its own vessels, endowed us, we are unselfishly glad hat his sister-in-law wore.
courses.
Four or five cone-shaped bags like
these commodities should be sold when other people pass onward to
BROWNSVILLE APPLES WIN.
Both the number and scope o f the
[shipping using the canal.
These prosperity and peace. That the great Pierrot hats are suspended upside
farmers’ institutes will be greatly in­
privileges
we
enjoy
may
see
our
coun­
down,
one
above
the
other,
in
an
buld be supplied at an established
creased under this new plan.
Travel­
pyradmidal frame Ten First Prizes Are Awarded (
jte and purchased after advertise- try more firmly established in the re­ easily portable
Eleven Entries at Albany.
ing schools with laboratory and staffs
bnt. A wireless telegraph station gard and esteem o f our fellow nations made o f four uprights o f wood or met­
Brownsville- The Albany apple fair of from five to twelve experts will be
t>uld be established for commercial is the prayer that Bhould arise in every al in Dr. Alexander’s invention.
Muddy or dirty water, which is fre­ is closed and Brownsville is rejoicing sent to hold regular sessions o f a week
I well as military purposes.
The thankful heart.
“ Wherefore, I, William Howard quently the only supply available to over the fact that this community car­ or more in different sections o f the
lal authorities should be authorized
Correspondence courses and
[sell tools and appliances needed by Taft, President o f the United States troops on active service, can then be ried off so many first prizes on apple state.
Besides
being awarded study clubs will supplement the in­
[ps, and to make repairs as may be o f America, designate Thursday, the poured into the topmost hat with the exhibits.
pessary while ships are in the vicin- 30th o f November next, as a day of certain knowledge that by the time it first prize o f $50 for the best com­ struction o f these schools, and practi­
Brownsville was cal application of the methods taught
o f the canal. A dry dock should thanksgiving and prayer, and I ear has trickled through all the straining munity exhibit,
nestly
call
upon
my
countrymen
and
bags
it
will
be
as
clear
as
crystal.
awarded
first
prize
on the best plate will be made on the farms, ranches,
I built with dimensions conforming
"T h e idea o f these cone-shaped exhibit o f ten or more varieties, first and orchards of the students o f such
[the locks.
Both the dry dock and upon all that dwell under the flag of
^chine shops would be available for our beloved country then to meet in bags,” said Dr. Alexander, laughing­ on best box o f Grimes Goldens, first courses. Bulletins giving in popular
by the navy. If this policy is to their accustomed places of worship to ly, “ was given to me by my sister-in- on best box o f Hoovers, first on best language the valuable practical in­
formation will also be distributed by
i adopted, early legislation is needed join in offering prayer to Almighty law’s Pierrot hat after I had been box o f Willow Twigs, first on best box
| order that the construction neces God and devout thanks for the loving reading a book on military require­ o f "U nknown” variety o f apples, first the extentsion division. An informa­
ments. It is quite simple. ”
on best box o f Winesaps, first on best tion bureau will be conducted in the
ry to make it effective may be un- mercies He has given to us.
" I n witness whereof, I -have here­
three boxes o f Jonathans, second on same connection to relieve the various
Irtaken without delay.”
WEATHER BAD FOR GRAIN.
best box o f Red Cheek Pippins.
The departments from the overwhelming
[This latter suggestion o f Colonel unto set my hand and caused the seal
exhibit was colletced and arranged by flood o f letters o f inquiry, 88,000 o f
& ethals will provoke as much discus- o f United States to be affixed.
“ Done at the city o f Chicago, this Corn and Wheat States Suffer, But Cate brothers, orchardists o f this which were received last year. Othe^
I on in congress as will his sugges-
valuable educational work is
also
30th
day o f October, in the year of
Cotton Is Benefitted.
place.
I on in favor o f heavy tolls, for he
planned
for
the
division
at
the
college.
our
Lord
one
thousand
nine
hundred
Brownsville entered eleven separate
« rtually favors having the United
Washington, D. C.— Unpromising
9t ites government open and conduct a and eleven and o f the independence of weather in the com and wheat grow ­ exhibits outside o f the community ex­
the
United
States
o
f
America
the
one
eneral maritime store and repair
ing states and favorable conditions in hibit, and was awarded ten first and
TUBERS OPEN EYES.
The exhibit was
pop at the canal, not only for the hundred and thiry-sixth.
the cotton belt prevailed throughout one second prizes.
“ BY THE PRESIDENT.
made
under
the
auspices
o
f
the
pnefit o f American ships, but o f all
October, according to the National
“ P. C. KNOX,
Brownsville Fruit and Produce asso­ Redmond Potato Fair Is Revelation to
>e ships o f the world.
monthly bureau bulletin. It says;
"Secretary
o
f
State.”
All Who Attend.
Colonel Goethals says that the orig-
“ In the principal corn and wheat­ ciation.
This is the second consecutive year
kal estimate called for completion of
Redmond — Redmond’s first annual
growing (winter) states, there was a
ke Panama canal January 1, 1916,
great excess o f cloudy weather, which that Brownsville has carried away the potato show, held November 2, the
PRICES RECOUP FARMER.
at progress has been so much more
date the O.-W . R. & N. demonstration
delayed fall seeding to some extent honors on the community exhibit.
Bpid than was expected that the wa
train was here, was a success, and far
and interfered somewhat with the
prway, barring accidents, will be Better Market Balm for Decreased curing and gathering o f the com crop,
exceeded the expectations o f the Red­
DEER DAMAGE ORCHARDS.
ened at least one year in advance o f
mond commercial club, which promot­
especially in portions o f the Ohio val­
Crops of 1911.
kat date.
ed the project.
ley. No killing frosts occurred until
Washington, D. C.— The decreased too late to cause any material damage Big Buck Felled by Farmer's Blow
The idea o f holding a potato show
With Broadax.
DID NOT ASK INTERVENTION.
production in crops this year, as com­ and the generally warm weather was
in Redmond was advanced by F. W.
Gold Hill— Charging with lowered Graham, western industrial and immi­
pared with last year, is being comperr- favorable for the growth o f fall pas­
antlers across the barnyard o f the gration agent o f the Great Northern
fbrkish Government Only Asked At­ sated to the farmers o f the country by turage and wheat.
"O v e r the spring wheat section the Chavener ranch, just across the Rogue road, when he was here Railroad day.
rocities Be Stopped.
the larger prices they are receiving
weather was partly cloudy and too wet river from Gold Hill, a big buck deer A fter seeing some o f the exhibits o f
Washington, D. |C.— Misconstruc- as shown by figures given out by the at times for outdoor work. No severe
met death from a blow from a broad- potatoes he said:
I >n o f the appeal ’ made by Turkey to Department o f agriculture.
"Y ou folks have without doubt the
frosts were general until toward the axe in the hands o f W. E. Thompson
I e American government for inter
latter part o f the month.”
The belligerent stag literally " g o t it best lot o f potatoes grown in the
The
aggregate
production
o
f
crops
Intion at Tripoli resulted in the issu-
in the n eck ," and the one blow was United States, and it would be the
| g o f a statement by Youssouf Zia in 1911, it is estimated, is approxi­
Chester Does Not Tarry.
sufficient to give him his quietus. He best kind o f advertising for you to
mately
7.9
per
cent
less
than
the
crops
f sha, the Turkish ambassador, de-
hold an annual potato show, and make
Washington, D. C. — The scout dressed over 100 pounds.
ring that Turkey had no wish that o f 1910 and about four-tenths o f 1 per
With the closed season for deer a a specialty o f that kind o f crop. It
cruiser Chester, which was sent from
United States should act as media- cent less than the average production
for the preceding five years.
Malta to Tripoli by the State depart­ week old, Mr. Thompson is wondering would attract attention from all over
r to end the Turkish-Italian war.
ment for the avowed purpose o f ascer­ whether he has violated the game the United S tates."
Corn
was
worth
12.1
cents
more
a
“ The request the ambassador .made
The idea advanced by Mr. Graham
taining the extent o f the cholera out­ laws in killing the buck, as he did, in
the Washington government No- bushel on November 1 than on the
was taken up by the Commercial club
break, has completed her mission and self defense.
same
date
last
year;
wheat
1
cent;
mber 4 was that the State depart
Deer have been unusually plentiful and the papers here, and though the
is on her way to Marseilles.
Ameri­
snt intervene in order to bring about oats 8.9 cents; barley, 29.6 cents;
can Consul Wood, at Tripoli, said he in Southern Oregon this fall, and it time was limited in which to get up
:essation o f the "atrocities commit rye, 11.6 cents; buckwohat, 7.1 cents,
stood in no need o f help, and rather has been a poor hunter indeed who exhibits, the showing made was be­
1 by the enemy against women, and potatoes, 20.6 cents, while the
than jeopardize the ship’s company, has not succeeded in bringing home a yond the expectations o f all.
o
f
hay
was
greater
by
(2.66
a
value
ildren and the defenseless popula-
Commander Decker sailed for Mar­ liberal supply o f venison.
ton.
in of Tripoli,” said the ambassador,
Paisley Realty Improvements On.
seilles, which is free from cholera.
’his appeal did not imply, in any
Poindexter Likes Step.
Mining Claim is Sold.
Paisley— A number o f new buildings
rm whatever, a request for media-
General Murdered In Tent.
Spokane— " I am delighted to see
The most
Lakeview— E. T. Weisendanger, o f are being erected here.
n, as has been reported in some
that
Secretary
Fisher,
with
the
ap­
Pekin
— General Wu Lu Chang, a Ix>s Angeles, has bought the Last Dol­ prominent o f them is the new garsge
fa rters. " ________
proval o f President Taft, has come out brilliant young military officer, who lar claim in the Hoag mining district o f A. Hartlerode.
C. E. Campbell is
squarely in favor o f a government was recently governor o f Shen Si pro­ near New Pine Creek, and has let a building a residence, Clark Johnson a
Woman Registers at 102.
coal mine in Alaska, with transporta­ vince, was assassinated at 1 o ’clock contract for a shaft to be sunk on the dwelling and S. P. Moss, the ranch­
Santa Rosa, Cal.— Mrs. Electa Ken-
tion by rail and water therefor,” an­ Friday morning.
He was asleep in claim.
The property is six miles man, is remodelling a town property
y drove into this city from her
nounces Senator Poindexter. “ Secre­ his tent at the military encampment from Hope mountain.
There is ex­ he recently purchased to use as a
me in Healdsburg Wednesday and
tary Fisher’s proposal is identical at Shikai Chuan when 30 Manchu sol­ pected to be ’considerable activity in home when not on his farm. George
istered as a voter at the county
with what I and others have been diers rushed in past the guard and the Hoag and Coyote Hills district in Ranney has put up a building next to
rk’s office, putting down her age as contending for, and we are delighted
murdered him. The assassins were all Lake county. Oregon, and Modoc coun­ the blacksmith shop and other build­
2 years. " I t kept me right busy with the prospect o f obtaining this
captured and will probably all be be­ ty, California, the coming winter, as ings in the town have been improved.
aning up the house this morning so powerful support."
headed.
more capital has been invested lately.
could get away, but I thought I
8chool Loans Examined
t to register.” said "Grandma”
Railway Merger Hinted.
Irrigation Congress Creates Interest
Portland Man Make Strike.
nedy, who last week took first
Salem — Land Agent Rinehart has
Chicago— Rumors at a merger at all
Chicago — Seventeen governments
Klamath Falls— It is reported thst just returned from Eastern Oregon,
ze at a cakebaking contest at
the New York Central lines, under have stated their intention o f being a ledge o f tellurium has been struck where he has been investigating the
sburg.
,
one great general
financial and officially represented at the Nineteenth on the Donemore ranch, owned by Joe nature o f the securtles for state loans
operating management attended the National Irrigation congress in Chica­ Freshour, that assays between $8,000 and finds that as a rule the loans are
Rich Gold Strike Made.
visit to Chicago o f William C. Brown, go, December 5 to 9 next.
The gov­ and $17,000 a ton. The ledge is said well secured.
About $5,000,000 o f
Sumpter, Or. — A moat sensational president o f the lines and W. K. Van­ ernments signifying their intention to to be between five and six feet wide,
the school fund is loaned on real prop­
ke of gold ore was made at the derbilt, Jr., Harold Vanderbilt, W. N. participate are:
Argentina, Brazil, and two prospectors from Portland are erty and about $1,000,000 on school
rth Pole mine near this place, the N rv m ia , Marvin Hughitt, H. B. Led- Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, reported to have made the strike.
board bonds. A few o f the loans on
overy showing ore worth 11,000 ysrd, C. t . Daly and C. F. Schaeff. Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mex­ The ranch is high in the Siskiyou
real property are being recalled or ad­
r ton, which is being sacked for None o f the visitors would dismiss the ico, Uruguay, Panama, Peru, Russia, mountains, about two miles from the
ditional security demanded where the
ripping to the smelter.
report.
Salvador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Oregon-Califoria boundary.
security is not deemed sufficient.
onel Baethals Believes Project
Will Be Self-Supporting.
t