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NEWBERG, YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY. JUNE 27, 1918
GOOD SUGGESTIONS
OVER THE MOUNTAIN ON FIRE PREVENTION
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Report on Taro Routes
Gone Over
Doputy State
the
Citizens
The Cbehalem Mountain road
On Friday night ol last week
cotamittee appointed to view tbe Deputy State Fire Warden G. W.
different routes np tbe mountain, Stokes gave a talk at West Che-
have made a preliminary survey halem on fire prevention that
o f tw o roads.
was highly commended by those
The first survey started on the who heard him. From the ad­
road running up tbe bill along dress tbe following pointers are
tbe west line o f Orville Westfall’s taken:
All fires are the same size at
place and running through West-
fall’s pasture and cutting it into the start and the first five or ten
tw o parts, a grade of about minutes, is the critical time
twelve per cent could be made. which decides the amount o f loss.
After leaving tbe Westfall place Your-means of extinguishing a
tbe road would have to run east fire should be immediate and ac­
along the south line o f the J. C. cessible. Such means should be
Woods farm and through Mr. distributed around your prem­
Schelley’s farm to his east line ises, so that no point will be far
and swing back along his north away. Barrels of water and fire
line to tbe top of the hill,' the buckets, small chemical extin­
grade not being more than ten guishers, and sand have their
per cent. This could be made a value if they are well distributed,
very good road and would add and within easy reach. Many
very much to the value o f the of tbe smaller fires may easily be
property through which it would put out by the use of fome o f the
pass, but as most of these people various forms of hand fire extin­
have a road now or a private guishers. Ladders are essential
driveway, although very steep, in case o f an attic or roof fire,
they seem to be very well satis­ and one should always be at
fied and do not seem to take hand for immediate use. The
much interest in a ..better grade, danger from outside fires partic­
as it means some expense in fenc­ ularly involves roofs and win­
The principal lesson
ing and re-adjusting their fields. dows.
taught
by
most great conflagra­
The other route starts at Che-
tions
is
that
ot the spread of fire
halem Center church, running
north along Mr. Oakley’s private through sparks or flying brands
.^falling
road a little monr than a J
up to tbe very steep part ot the *Tit your business to ascertain t:
bill near the top of the mountain fire hazard oteverything on your
and from that point the road farm or premises, and safe-guard
will run along the mountain these things accordingly.
Do not permit tbe accumula­
side, on tbe Farview farm, on a
tion
o f any waste combustible
grade a little less than ten per
material
near buildings of wood­
cent. The grade on the road up
to the Oakley place would be en construction. Keep dried
mostly a ten per cent grade, grass, weeds and brush cleared
though twelve per cent in a few aw ay from buildings, since a lo­
places. Mr. Oakley fully realizes comotive spark, match or ciga­
that there must be one good rette may ignite these and burn
road over the mountain north the building.
It tbe back ot the hand cannot
from Newberg to Hillsboro, and
that when such a road is estab­ be held without discomfort in
lished with an easy grade, tbe firm contact with wood-work
money from the state, county exposed to heat ot stoves or oth­
and government funds can be er heating devices, conditions are
used to build a first class road unsafe. Do not attempt to rem­
Also that it will not -only give edy by covering with metal; this
people along such a road the simply transmits tbe heat and
benefit, but that people looking prevents the condition from be­
for homes want to be on a good ing seen.
Open lights or flame of any
road these days, .so* they can use
their automobiles at all times of character should "never be per­
the year. Mr. Oakley is ready mitted for use in the presence ot
and anxious to give a deed for a combustible or inflammable ma­
right of way to the north line ot terials.’’ Keep pails ot sand tor
his property, and the Farview use in case ot fire where inflam­
Farm Company will give the mable liquids are used.
right of way on their property,
It costs $3.00 a year to feed
so there will be no trouble in one rat. Rats love the parafined
getting this route.
end of matches. One match will
There is not much difference in consume a whole season’s crop.
the distance or grade of tbe tw o Clean and ventilate the barn, for
roads but tbe Oakley route cleanliness is fire’s most potent
would be the cheaper to huild as toe. Proper ventilation makes
he has so much of it already for healthy stock and reduces the
built and in use. It is thought chances for spontaneous combus­
that there is a good rock quarry tion. Erect farm buildings so
on or near both roads but that that one fire will not destroy all;
build with reference to the pre­
has not been investigated yet.
vailing
wind. Tjie barn is not a
The committee has not yet de­
catch-all
tor farm junk. Rubbish
cided which route to recommend,
is
unsanitary,
a fire breeder and
as they do not know whether
the land owners along the first takes up room needed tor other
route mentioned are going to de­ things. Use electric flash lights
mand pay for the land taken or or electric lanterns—the old fash­
not. If so, there being no money ioned oil lantern is a costly con­
for that purpose, it may compel trivance in the end. Curled up
the committee to decide on the shingles, badly hung doors, gap­
ing ¡windows and warped siding
Oakley route.
simply invite entrance to the
On last Monday twenty-two vagrant spark.
young men who bad been called
The farm barn is a poor place
in the draft from Benton county to house the farm hand and his
passed through Newberg on their pipe. Matches in old clothes
way to Camp Lewis.
They bang on harness pegs are invita­
were having a jolly time, evi­ tions to fire. An automobile or
dently with the intent td make tractor has no-place in the farm
the best o f the situation.
barn. Build a garage! Con-
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CHAUTAUQUA TO OPEN THE MELTING P 0 T B |
Behiiid the German V eil”
SATURDAY, JULY 20
OF THE NATIONS
Capt de Beaufort, Belgian Army Officer and Author Tells
at Chautauqua of His Thrilling Experiences in Germany
CAPT. J. M. OK BKAUFORT.
Capt. J. M. de B eau fort the Belgian officer and nobleman, who la to lec­
ture at Chautauqua, undoubtedly owea his life to Ambassador Gerard. W hile
in Germany on a fou r months’ secret service mission, during which he visited'
naval and military bases and Interviewed Yon Hindenburg. he came under
suspicion In Berlin and w as only reac sid and helped out o f trouble through
the east stance o f our form er ambassador. Mot long ago to this country Mr.
Gerard told de Beaufort, "Y ou never knew, young man, the trouble I had to
keep the Germans from shooting you.”
C a p t de Beaufort knows the conditions In Germany today better probably
than any other man upon the platform . In addition to his work in secret ser­
vice, be w as In front line fighting during all the early part o f the .war as a
captain o f the Belgian artillery, distinguishing himself In the great battle
9f tbe Yser.
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crete cisterns conserve the rain
route m m
dry time and supply fire fighting
agents. Own tw o ladders that
will reach to the roof of tbe high­
est building on the place.
Common baking soda four
ounces to a gallon of water,
makes a splendid fire extinguish­
er. Four ounces o f salt to a gal­
lon o f water will prevent fire
barrels from freezing—if it gets
colder add more salt.
Tbe ax and the fire bncket
should always be in their proper
place. Keep tbe pomp away
from the barn. A fire will often
put the water supply out ot com­
mission.- A frozen pnmp means
a total fire loss. Be careful of
grass, woods, rubbish and bon­
fires. Do not allow children to
play with matches or fire. Keep
the matches in a tin box in one
place. Be sure the match is out
before throwing it away. Car­
rying matches, candle or lamp
into clotbes-closets make for a
burned house.
Examine all floes, chimneys and
fine openings frequently. Do not
stop up flue holes with paper or
rags. Allow no cob-webs or
trash in tbe attic. Where dirt is
allowed to accumulate in the at­
tic, is like a man putting on a
dead shirt over a dirty union
suit. Keep the gasolioe can out
ot the house.
SUCCESSFUL ansie RECITAL civen
Her playing was enthusiastically
received by the audience.
Readings by Mrs. Charles A.
Morris and vdbal numbers by
Mrs. Georgia Babcock added to
the success of the occarion.
A ladies quartet composed of
the Misses Gladys ]ones, Helen
Mendenhall, Eva Moore and
Mrs. Omar Fendall gave tw o
pleasing numbers.
The proceeds of the recital were
given to the local Red Cross.
THE UNCLE REIUS
RED CROSS BENEFIT
Tuesday night a large and ap­
preciative audience enjoyed tbe
exceedingly clever play written
and staged by W. V. Dolpb, of
West Chthalem, formerly of
Portland.
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In the cast were John U. Smith
as Uncle Remus, W. V. Dolpb,
Charley Waide, D. P. Shaw and
Wm. Sullivan, ol the White Sox
orchard, E. J. Devin, o f Port­
land, and the Newberg quartet,
Gill, Fendall, Miller and Craw.
All were stars, rivaling the
work o f professional actors.
Mr.. Dolpb was espe.'iallv clever
in his realistic imitation ot the
Jew with his “ Tin Lizzie.” In
this role he equaled the mirth
provoking ability of the renoun-
ed "Potash and Perlmutter.”
The musical numbers given by
the Newberg qnartet and E. J.
Devin, ot Portland, were much
enjoyed.
Much credit is due Miss Jessie
Britt tor the splendid recital given
The ticket sales amounted to
under her direction at the Pres-
$61.30
which, less expenses,
byterian church last Friday
wenf
to
the
local Red Cross.
night.
Miss Pauline Terrell, the tal­
ented piano pnpil of Miss Britt,
played numbers by Chopin and
other renowned composers with
charm and delicate finish. Her
first number "Scararaouche,” by
Chaminade, was played with
much brilliancy and precision.
One o f tbe most pleasing num­
bers of the program was the
piano and organ arrangement ot
" II Trovotore” played by Miss
Terrell and Miss BritL
POSTMASTER MYERS TO SPEAK
AT FARI FRIDAY NIGHT
Committees have been busy
during the past few days can­
vassing for the sale o f War Sav­
ings Stamps and the final round­
up is to be made at the City
Park on Friday evening, when
an address will be given by
Frank S. Myers, postmaster at
Pottland. Mr. Myers is a fluent
Miss Barbara Loll, tbe young speaker and will be well worth
violin pupil ot Htnry F. Bettman, hearing.
Local Committee Organizes-R.
J. Moore, Chm., C. R. Chapin,
Sec., S. L. Parrett, Trees. -
on De­
parture of Soldiers Told by
Former Newberg Lad
On Monday night tbe local
Portland, June 26.
committee that is backing thé
Editor Graphic—Yesterday I
Ellison-White Chautauqua that attended an affair which might
is ta open here July 20 met at* be termed a melting pot of the
the city hall and organized by nations. I t was at the depart­
electing R. J. Moore, chairman, ure for American Lake ot five
C. R. Chapin, secretary, and S. hundred men selected for the
L. Parrett, treasurer.
draft. There were representa­
Committees were appointed as tives ot tbe five races and ot
follows: Grounds, S. P. Timber- nearly all nationalities.
•
I was fortunate in getting a
lake, C. R. Duer, A. C. Stan-
brough.
Advertising, E. H. curb line position near the Union
Woodward, S. S. Dow, A. H. ¿station. A division marched tip
Dean, M ayor Larkin, D. D. Coal- and stopped immediately in front
son, Dr. Van Valin.
of me. An instant later I was
Chairman of committee on violently thrust aside as an old
sale o f tickets, U. S. G. Miller. Italian rushed by. He was
On sale o f tickets at Spring- swallowed up in the throng be­
brook, Frank Carlisle; Dundee, fore I regained my posture. Then
G. A. Dearborn; Rex, A. H. Dean; came others, men, women and
Fern wood, R. P. Gill; West Che- children. Some ot one national­
halem, M ayor Larkin; Chehalem ity, some of another. All were
Center, I. A. Hanning; Newberg, eager to see their friends and rel­
north of First street, east o f Ed­ atives once more. In a few min­
wards, Miller, Band; Edwards utes tbe company marched on,
to Washington, Moore, Doer; and as I watched I perceived tbe
Washington, w e s t, M o r r is , old Italian coming back. His
Stanbrough. Sooth of First, face was buried iu a big, red
River, east, Parrett, Woodward; handkerchief. I caught the sound
River to College, Timberlake, o f a strangled sob as be stumbled
Kienlr; College to Main, Ed­ past.
I moved on and came upon a
wards, Dow; Main, west, Chapin.
L. L. Caldwell, representing group of three Greeks standing
Ellison-White, will be in New­ closely together. They were fine
berg daring the week for a con- looking men—strongly built and
e o n w ittcee and robust. They,-too, hadtimr cry­
activity in behalf of tbe Chau­ ing. Approaching them I asked
one if a relative o f his was leav­
tauqua will begin at once.
ing. "M ine brotheY, board five,"
be answered, tam ing away. A t
tbe same time I wheeled about
and probably avoided a scene o f
Following is the list ot men anguish.
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called from this county to report
The next to draw my attention
at Fort McDowell, California,
was an elderly Indian, in overalls
July 5-7:
and slouch hat. His straight,
53 Dale M. Haskins, Dundee. black hair was fringed with
200 C C. Shaw, Yamhill.
grav. I noticed his eyes redden
367 James W. Houk, Holyoke,
and saw him bite his lip as an­
Colorado.
other division passed.
423 R. W. Cox, McMinnville.
In the station one could not
629 a Frank E. Elmlnnd, Carlton
walk directly where one wished
840%Leslie Blanchard, Newberg.
to go. It was a case of “ follow
727 Emery O. Jones, Newberg.
the crowd.” I climbed into a
736 Melford C. Bony. Yamhill.
coach near the troop train. A
743 Horace Kaufman, McMinn­
middle ag-*d Chinaman joined
ville.
me,
and admiringly pointed out
749 Chas. F. Richards, Yamhill
his nephew among a number at
751 Hugh Curtin, Sheridan.
a window. He had journeyed
758 Jay S. Ditto, Rex.
up from San Francisco to bid
760 Smith Fields, Amitv.
his nephew and five other young
772 Harland E. Hartzell, 429
Chinese farewell.
Harrison St., Portland,
Sweethearts and wives clang
Apartment 102.
774 Roy V. Hotchkiss, 486 E. to the sides of the coaches in­
Washington St, Portland dulging in incessant conversation
780 Riley I. Baldwin, 223Cedar with their loved ones. Mothers
talked from the platforms directly
St., Seattle, Wash,
788 Fred J. Nelson, 560 14th St beneath their respective sons
Then a bunch of young fellows
N., Salem.
struck
up the wordsof "Keep the
785 a RodneyJ. Hobson, St.Johns
Home
Fires Burning.”
Their
790 Oscar C. Rogers, Camas,
untrained voices causing any
Washington.
793 Clifford R. Gibson, Dundee. amount of merriment throughout
That song,
794 LouisF.Gibbon,St.Helena, the assemblage.
while sentimental in itself, was
California.
the means of relieving a great
796 Ed. J. Bryan, Lafayette.
deal of dreariness. From that
198 E. F. Hubbard, Dundee.
time on people laughed and jested.
799 Jas. I. Versteeg, Dayton.
806 Wm. E. Baysinger, Carlton Many were the pranks promised
811 John D. Shelburne, Amitv. to be played on the Kaiser.
815 Frank E Burk, 184 E. Hol­
I have omitted the feminine in­
land St., Portland.
cidents, because women are more
819 Edward McBride, 1-Dr Rus­ susceptible to the pangs of part­
sell St., Portland.
ing than are men. I have called
Merle E. Walling, Amity.
it a melting-pot, because all dif­
Otto W. Heider, Sheridan. ferences of race and opinion were
Ed Rasmussen, Newberg.
swept aside. Every person in
Jas. Petite, Grand Ronde.
that vast gathering had but one
A. J. Stupfel, McMinnville. thought, that of victorious war.
Arthur Clevenger,825 Com­ Every one there was making a
mercial St., Portland.
sacrifice to that end. And while
898 Arthur J. LarseU, 4032 E. the firing lines are nearly halt
" F ” St., Tacoma, Wash. way around the earth from here,
Goodel O. Cole, Wrens.
I for one, realized that the w ar
Harrold Berrow, Jefferson. is very close to home.
James A. Love, 416 Turk
Yours very truly,
Sc., San Francisco, Cal.
James R. Forsyth.
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