fhe mimtMttalh CITY OF BURNS COUNTY OF HARNEY The Biggest County In Tin Stntc Of Oregon, Best In The Wct i The Biggest City In The Biggest County In The State Of Oregon VOL. XXVIII BURNS, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, MAY 15, 1915 NO. 27 HIGH SCHOOL CONDUCT Most Unique Entertainment Furnished Public Thursday Evening Preceded by Grotesque Parade. Celebrities Exhibited. Better Babies Contest, Stock Show, Baby Given Away The High School carnival helii at the public school building Thursday proved a novel attrac tion and there weiv some great "stunts" pulled off to separate those present from their nickels. Each class had something of a Hide show and while those pre sent knew they were being "stung" each place was visited and fully appreciated. The parade on the street was unique and attracted much at tention. They formed at the High School building and each class had its separate division. The Freshmen had the most striking section as they repre sented Gipsies and had a covered wagon drawn by two cows. The Sophomores had the baby they were going to give away in a very gorgeously decorated baby buggy; the Juniors and Seniors were represented in autos deco rated with their class colors. The band headed the parade and everything along the streets which they took had to give way to them. Upon reaching the building each class begun "barking" for their particular attraction. The program was slow in starting as they did not seem to be well or ganized but finally the curtnin was pulled in the assembly room and some of the "stunts" pre pared by the Freshmen were pulled off. L'pon coming into j the hall way from the assembly room one was confused by the "spealers" of the different at tractions. The Juniors had "Lady Evelyn" the famous bare back rider and this was a most exciting experience to see one of the class girls in proper regalia astride a fractious steed made of a saw horse and the daring feats were wonderful. She even stood up on that saw horse and whipp ed. Their snake charmer was no less daring and she wound the immitation snake around her neck, etc. The stock show was free and of course was well pat FRIEND OF THE PRODUCER Burns Meat Market and Packing Plant BACON, HAMS and LARD Fresh Meats, Poultry Home Products for Home Consumers SPCIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO SHEEP MEM MBSVSVSSJ SBB ' . - Do You Shampoo Your Own HAITI Then uae Violet Dulce Sham poo and Head Wash Crystals Not n QtMnmry soap Shampoo but a thoroughly JclratlAc and Antlcptlc Tonic nd denser Violet Dulce Shampoo CfeJMialS doe not effect color of hair or make It Dry, Marsh, or Brittle. Sold only at The Rexall Drug Store 25c. PER CAN REED BROS. Props. , The Burns MRS. ETTA CUMMINS, Prop. Rest Surgical Room and Equipment In the State Outside of Portland. Nice Rooms, Good Care and Com fort for Patients-Reasonable Terms Graduated Nurse in Charge STUDENTS A CARNIVAL ronized. Tl. . I. ..I... ! ......... 1... 4 1... Lilt' UilUJf KIVCII .IVWI J VIK-- Junior class was another very in ter, stim.; affair, as many of the children present wanted that baby therefore many chances wore taken. Some individuals bought several numbers in the hope that they would secure the lucky one. Miss Hazel Young had the number that drew the baby a small Spitz pup. Con siderable disappointment was expressed even after it was dis covered the nature of the baby. The seniors had a j?reat run at 4hoir tooth where an exhibition of hypnotism was given. It was wonderful to see a novice put a whole class to sleep under his spell in such short notice, but when his hack was turned to them and he was giving the audience "con" talk his victims would not carry out their part therefore he was pronounced a fake ton after the "stunt" began. However, it didn't pre vent the room filling again for another performance. The better babies contest was another very amusing affair with candidate from each class for the honors. They were sure some cute babies and brought much admiring praise from those present. The Tinu; -Herald did not learn what class won M the voting was interrupted by a apesler announcing that the for tune teller WH ready to receive those who wanted a glimpse into their future. In the main hall of the second floor the domestic science depart ment had home made candy and Ice cream. This booth was well patronized and was one place where one got value received, although DO one begrudged the nickel spent to witness the greater performances in the side shows. It was a cheerful bunch that spent their money and fully appreciated the affai r. The object of this carnival was to raise an additional amount to ANU Bit vaw Hospital apply on tho expense of getting out "The Rodeo" the class nn nual, and other debts and no doubt they are considerable to the Reed since the performance. War. The sinking of the big liner Lusitania by a supposed Cerman submarine last week off tho coast of Ireland, was a most de plorable affair and aRreat sacri fice of lives to the terrible war now ragtag on the other side. It is remarkable that u submarine so far from its base of supplies could do such effective work. American lives were sacrificed and it may cause complications. However, Germany warned peo ple not to take passage on boats flying the flag of the allies and they took their own chances. Just what is going to be the attitude of this government in the recent disaster is not known nt the time this is written as we have been without outside mail for two days. It is a deplorable circumstance that may be a fac tor in bringing about peace a dear price to pay, but such is the fortunes of war. It begins to look as though there can be no other termina tion of hostilities but a settlement of some character as from pre sent indications the armed forces can Keep up their conflict for years with littli prospect that a decided vietory will be accom plished by either the allies or Germany. The foolish sacrifice pf lives and the enormous cost is terrible to contemplate. The United States is in a position to profit by the conflict if the situa tion is taken advantage of but the human side of it appeals to most und there seems little dis position to commerciuli.e. Sirk lUadach Mrs. A. L l.uckie, Chester, N. Y., was a Hast Ko victim of sick headache and despondency, caused ny a uauiy weancnra anu debilitated condition of her stom- as the case may be, executed by BOB, when site began taking' the applicant and two witnesses, Chamberlain's Tablets. Shesayaand the fee and commissions "I found them pleasant to take, must be then paid; it must be also mild and effective. In u few 'accompanied by the applicant's weeks' time I was restored to my I affidavit, executed in duplicate former good health." For sale and corroborated by ut least two by all dealers. witnesses, setting forth the Those indebted to me must set- tie either by cash or negotiable note on or before May 15, 1915, otherwise the accounts will be placed in the hands of a collector. This action is made necessary on !and post-office address of the ap account of my recent loss by fire, plicant and a description by legal G, W. Clevenger. subdivisions of all the land ln volved; in case of additional ap- Rotled barley, wheat and oats j plications it should give the serial for sale at market prices. W. A. number (or numbers) of the old Goodman's feed yard. 1 PETITIONS FOR DESIG NATION OF LANDS Rules of Procedure Prescribed for Exe cution of Enlarged-Homestead Act Passed March 4. Applicants Must Petition for Designation and Set Forth Character of Land Involved The following information re- mented by a map or diagram in garding the method of procedure cases where the facts may be ad and rules in petitions for designa- vantageously presented thereby, tion under the new enlarged- The filing of an affidavit, as homestead act of March 4, is above indicated, will not be con taken from a circular sent by the elusive as to the character of the Interior Department to the ofli- land therein described, und the cers of the local land effice: applicant may be required by the Section 1 of the act of Con-1 Geological Survey to furnish d gress approved March 4, 1915, ditional evidence with regard confers a preference right of thereto. Moreover, the filing of entry under sections 1 to 5, or an application and petition does under section 8, of either of the not give the party the right to enlarged-homestead acts, upon a fanes the land or place other Un qualified person pursuant to provements thereon, and the erec whose petition land is designated tion of improvements will not as subject thereto. These in structions are explanatory of the act and of the procedure prescrib ed for its execution. 2. The uct applies to cases when the party is seeking to make an original entry and to all cases where he seeks to make ad ditional entry, regardless of the question whether proof has or has not been already submitted on his original filing. It does not effect the right of any person or persons interested in designation of land to forward to the Director of the United States Geological Survey or to the Secretary of the Interior a petition therefor. '' (a) Where a preference right under the act is sought there must be tiled at the proper local land office the usual application for entry, original or additional. character of the land involved both tracts, if additional entry is' sought- Albritton denied. (b) This affidavit, which will Petition of N. Henney andoth bc entitled "Petition for Desig- ers for u road around Wright's nation," must give the name Point was continued on 'account claim. (c) In case of applications for entry under sections 1 to 5, commonly known as the general provisions, of the enlarged home-1 stead act, the affidavit should set fourth fully the conditions gov- erning the irrigubilitv of the land. If any part or parts there- of are irrigated, their location, i area, source of water supply, and I other pertinent facts should be stated. If uny part or parts thereof are under constructed or 1 proposed irrigation ditches or cu-1 pals, or adjucent thereto, the re- ",,r approved, lation of the lunds to same and Under a recent actof the legis the reasons for applicant's be- 'lature giving county courts pow lief that the lands are not irriga- j t() icgulute the weight of loads hie therefrom should be explained ov,'r public highways, a limit of j The relation of the tract to . f eOOO WSJ ptosti for either auto face streams or springs rising on truokl or wagons. or flowing across them or in their vicinity should be indicated. If such sources of water supply aie inadequate for the irrigation of j the applicant's lands, or are not I available to him, full particulars 'should be given. The location and depth of wells, i elevation of water plane relative the market opened on a good ac I to the surfuce, and other perti-, tive basis and with prices 10 to i neni fucts which will disclose the 15 cents higher than a week ago. quantity and uality of the water supply, obtainable from either ordinary or artesian wells on the land, should be given. If there are no wells thereon such in for mation should be furnished as to I ny other wells in that vicinity, land the possibility of. irrigating the truct involved from under ground sources should be fully disci Hied. If any attempts have been made to irrigate und reclaim ! the tract, or if it has been incluc1 'ed in a desert-land entry, the reasons for lack of success should , be stated. The affidavit should be supple- confer upon him any right to equitable consideration of the ap plication in the event the land is found not to be of the character contemplated by those provisions of tl nlarged homestead act under which the claim is filed. County Court. The May term of county court adjourned Monday. The follow ing business was disposed ef: Petitions of Geo. Cawlfield of Narrows, and Wm. McKenzie of Andrews, for liquor licenses were granted. F. I). Warner appointed justice of the peace in Catlow precinct Petition of F. L Winn and others for a county road between Narrows and Heckley was favor ably acted upon und ordered viewed. I'he hum uction was taken up on the petition of 0. T. Stuart und others for a county road. Hoy I,. Travis awarded con tract to deliver wood at the coun ty buildings. Petition of G. C. Kd wards and others for a county road granted and ordered viewed. petition for a liquor license at of there being no bond filed. It will be taken up at the July term. Tins is one of the most important pieces of road in the entire coun try as it is intended to eliminate the steep and dangerous grade over the pomt that has been a menace to life and an abomina tion for years. It is so steep it prevents hauling any sized load over it and as the people to the south have Ui come this way for timber, lumber, supplies, etc., it is much needed, rant Reynolds continued as janitor for the court house and Vlir('' J- L Caldwell continued as a deputy ussessor for u not her month. Report of Road Master Faulk-1 Market Report. Receipts for the week at the Portland Union Stockyards have been cattle 975, calves 10, hogs 2138, sheep 2442. With a medium supply on sale i Choice steers are selling around 7.50 to 7.50, cows 6.26 to 6. 00. ! Swine market opened up with an advance of 10 to 15 cents over the closing of last week's quota- tions. Several loads at 8.05 to 8.10 represent the top of the market, while the bulk went from 7. hu to H.OO. Market steady at close of week. The sheep supply wus small und the market quiet. A couple loads of spring lambs went at 8.25 being the top price paid for that class of stuff. Shorn ewes are quoted at 6.50 to 5.75 and yearlings at 7 00. Work on New Phone Line Progressing. I James Weston returned Thurs- day even.ng from a visit to , Riverside where he had been j looking after tho work on his ' new telephone line from thul ! point to Burns. He informs The I Times-Herald there is a car load of material at Riverside this week and that the work is pro gressing as rapidly as circum stances will permit. More equipment will follow in a short time and while he has not set any particular date for its completion to this city it is reasonable to suppose the line will be in working order within a short time. This line will accommodate a big territory and when the branches are completed and con nections make with points on the eastern side of the Valley as well as the Warm Springs territory to the south and were, it will give a service that practically covers the entire valley, putting people in close connection with the county seat, the land office and also giving them direct communi cation to outside points with good connections either east or west. The local switchboard will be of the common battery iype, the latest and most efficient type I where a subscriber does not have to ring for central and each I phone, even though on u purty i line, will have but its own ring , come in, thus dispensing with the annoyance of always won- dering whether it was the ring for that particular party or not. I This equipment will be installed at once upon the exchange being opened and there will be no con fusion. The suburban lines of the Crow Camp section and intervening points will be put in right with the other through lines, thus giving the farmers of the Valley immediate and efficient service. Mr. Weston has many contracts signed up for these phones and applications are coming in every day he is in the territory. Ed Egli Opens Auto Agency in Portland The Sunday Journal says: Portland ushered another auto mobile agency into existence lost week when J. P. Scearce, north west factory representative of the Metz Motor Car company, of Waltham, Mass., signed a con tract for the distribution of Met, curs in Oregon, with Edward Egli, of Burns, Or. Mr. Egli has been in the motor car busi ness in the eastern Oregon me tropolis for some years, handling the Chalmers and Saxon. The new location of the local distribu tor will be at Broadway and Oak streets. The new cars will ar rive in Portland the latter part of next week. The Metz car is well known in this territory, on account of the publicity it re ceived several years ugo, when it won the famous cross country run, Glidden Tour. Foren Bros, are ready to saw your wood in any length desired. Juniper and pine 75 cents per cord, mahogany. $1.00. Phone No. 475. Have your picture taken at the Sayer Studio. Ground feed at Hagey's. Sumpter Valley Railway Co. Arrival sad Departuie Of Trains Departs No. 2, Prairie 10:15A.M. Sumpter 2:35 P. M. Arrives Baker 4:00 P. M. Departs No. 1, Baker 8:30 A. M. Sumpter 10:05 A. M. Arrives Prairie 2:10 P. M. No. 1 Makes good connection with O.-W. R. & N. Co. No. 4 (Fast Mail) leaving Portland 6:30 P. M., arriving at Baker 7:55 A. M. and No. 17 from east arriv ing Baker 6:50 A. M. No 2 connects with No. 5 (Fast Mail) arriving at Baker 7:55 P. M. which picks up Pullman at Baker, arriving at Portland 7:00 A. M. Also with No. 18 at 10:45 P. M. for points East. CO-OPERATIVE FARM ING A SUCCESS HERE Prof. H. D. Scudder, Agronomist of O. A. C. Talks of Wonderful Adapta bility of Big Harney Country to the Growing of Field Peas and Alfalfa. Experiment Farm Seed in Demand The following is from the O. A. C. weekly bulletin: "The Harney County Branch Experiment Station will have sev eral hundred very active cooper ators growing the Station's suc cessful varieties and following the Station's method of tillage, since the success of the Station crops and methods has been quite pronounced." says Prof. H. U. Scudder, agronomist of the Ore gon Experiment Station. The Station's high yielding varieties are very successful under Central Oregon conditions and include Early Baart wheat, Swanneck and Mannchen barley, Sixty-Day oats, Curleton field peas and Bal tic alfalfa. The supply of the Station seed was soon exhausted but being sold in small lots was widely distributed. "There is no other dry farm ing country anywhere in th.e world that is undertaking so rap idly and so successfully the grow ing of field peas. Grown under the row method, originated and developed by the Oregon Experi ment Station, this crop has prov en to be peculiariy adapted to the short, frosty growing season and low rainfall of the country. The crop is more profitable than wheat either grown for seed or forage for producing pork and mutton. The Baltic alfalfa grown by the row method i s equally successful as a forage crop. By means of these two legumes not only the possibilities for the production of livestock and for diversified farming are assured, but improvement of soil fertility and physical condition are provided. The Harney coun ty dry farming country is unique in that from the beginning it has found these two invaluable crops to start successful farming with. "Aid to both the old and the new settlers alike in starting their work is being given by Obil Shattuck, an O. A. C. graduate, Breakfast 5:30 to 9 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Mac's Restaurant & Bakery Located in the new Levens Building BURNS, OREGON W. R. McCuistion, Prop. Supper 5 to 8 The Burns Flour Milling Co. Manufacturers of home products HIGH GRADE FLOUR "CREMO" THE FAMOUS BREAKFAST FOOD The Cream of the Wheat, Fresh and Palatable Bran and Other Rolled Mill Feeds You Patronize Home when you deal here To be Given Away AT THE WELCOME PHARMACY Every Saturday at 3 P. M. ONE ALUMINUM SET Be sure and bring your coupons you may be the lucky one The one having the number nearest to the number under the seal will be the winner who is agriculturist of Harm y county." "Don'ts in The Hog Business Following are some "don'ts" learned In the hog business, says an agricultural paper: Don't try to raise hogs without good warm quarters; build the house tit ' Don't keep hogl hut up in a small pen; they are the clean est animals on the ranch if given a chance to be. Doh't change a sow'i nesting place at farrowing time; if she is in a straw stack, leave her there until the pigs can walk home. Be sure, of course, that she is well fed and '.van.'. Don't keep a fal hog after he is fat, as he won't take a second growth. You will waste feed for nothing. Don't feed hogs from a sack; always use a pail, and be sure to rattle the pail; they will soon learn what it meat Don't drive hoj i: tall them. ,011c man can call 20 hogs where 20 men cannot drive one hog. Don't engage in this business just for the dollars and cents. If : you don't like hogs, raise sheep. Chamberlain' Liniment. This preparation i intended es pecially for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and like ailments. I It ia a favorite with people who aiy well acquainted with its splen did qualitii i. Mrs. Charles Tan ner, Wabash, nd., says of it, "I t have found Chamberlain's Lini ment the besf thing fdr lame back and sprains I haveeverused. It works HI i a charm and relieves pain and I "It has bei n , usi d by others of my family as well as myaelf for upwards of 20 year.--. :T and 50 ent bottles. For sale by all di alera. We do job prii Dinner 11:30 to 2 Short orders at all hours fS.. I i m