IMUIA 9. fi ', 'lit CVvL, The Tlinos-IIcralil goes re gularly to more home n llur. no) County tliiin nny other newspapers If j on wish to reach the people line tlTPsr col umn for your advertisement. VOL. XXXI The lino -Hi raid 1m an old established frieml of (In- people of Harney County where U nan been n weekly tisltor for thirty jours. It's Jnli ili-pai I ineiil In equipped to nerve your need. BURNS. HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON. FEBRUARY 23, 1918 NO. 17 ,t .,, fl) imz$-ttalk HARNEY COUNTY J PATRIOTISM PLEDGED Loyal Citizens Show Disposition To Go The Limit in Aiding War Measures. Committee Finds Splendid Sentiment. The delegation that made a tour William Hatiloy hail barge of the of the Hoiithern part of the county "property. Considerable change wan last week In the interest of war inea-' noticed at the P Ranch after truvers lurea met with a splendid ooopera-1 lug the Blltceu country on the hank lion and enthusiasm from the big- of thin big canal, hearted, liberty-loving people who! The party was met by Mrs. Allen live so far from direct contract with and Pat Donegan who made the the conflict and who have to wait , bunch comfortable around a big fire for days for any newi as to the 'place until supper wan announced movements of our boys who are over at the big dining room. There fighting across the water. The par-. Sam Hurgoss presided uud guve the ty hardly expected the spirit of the, hungry wayfarers a feed thut will he people to be so aroused to the urgent remembered. There were several at need of help or the generous manner 'the I' lianrh besides the usual cut in which they responded to every plows of the ranch and the parly uggeetlon toward the success of our arm Nevertheless It was there in neb genuine measures as to assure those conducting tne campaign that Harney county will "Go over the Top" In every instance where ita loyal citizens are depended upon. The party consisted of James J. lonegan who Is a member of the tatc Kxecutlve Committee of the Third Liberty Loan, having been ap pointed by the Federal Reserve Hank; Wm. Farre. as a special repre sentative of the Harney County Chapter. American Red Cross; E. C. Kggleston. a member of the county Kxecutlve Committee of the War Saving Stamps; Julian Hyrd. special n preventative of the county organi zation for the promotion of the sale of the Baby Bonds' . The purpose of the tour was to perfect an organization in each corn- id 1 1 1 1 i t to look after war measures ainl dlrvcs as occasion may demand, thus making permanent committees to at until the close of the war on all matters requiring the assistance of patriotic citizens. Five were nam ed in each locality visited to take Charge of such work, the first being , From here Deckley post office was the coming drive for the Third Lib- next reached and a short visit made ertv Loan which will likely come the with Mr. Beoklcy, who had Just re first of April. The committees are j celved a consignment of material to work as a whole on each matter I from the patent Chapter of the Red as it is presented, no one Individual Cross, addressed to the auxiliary at being cspeslally appointed to re- j Catlow Mr. Beckley wanted to be present any organization or drive, sure that this was Intended for the but they will work collectively on all , auxiliary before delivering it as It measures as they may be called upon ' had a tag from Hollond & Mustek's to aid. Some of the best and moat pool hall. When assured of the na energetic citizens of each locality I ture of the contents the old parriot have been selected for this purpose ! waited only long enough to be rid of and they are fully awake to the nee-1 his visitors when he took It across entity of their greatest efforts. the road to his wife and at once be- The party made the trip In Mr. gun the task of getting It in readl BgglMtOB'l Ford car. At first it was ness for active work In the auxiliary. merely a "Tin Lizzie" but upon the i Blltxen was the next stop, but it was homeward lap of the Journey of over reached with a little difficulty as it 860 miles without a mishap not . had snowed leceiitly and some slight ven a puncture the cur was chrlst- nod "Liberty" with all the solemn ity such an occasion demanded and iili all sincerity upon the part of the occupants. The customery bottle hi wine was omitted on this occasion as It was in dry territory and that brand of wet goods scarce and pre i ions. Sine i! the party had to be Its own press agent, there being no way of ! notifying the people in advance, the the car and inadi, his wak into the printer of the bunch was pressed into j house without ceremony and after lervice Tor some small dodger. ', waiting awhile the others of the pur These with distributed on the way I ty decided he was not coming out to down, Die first slop being at No- Where the people were given bills i-hou lug the itinerary of the louring parly and that a meeting t being greeted by .ludd wise aim nis would be held there on the return , estimable wife, formerly Julia Mc "Ip. From tfiat place tbj P R.inc'i ! Ketizle, b- peered Into the dining was mad for Hie night. It has been I room to f'.r.d Donegan busy with (.-oinl many years since the writer roast beef und a big chocolate pie had vlsllecl lhat big ranch the last i right by IiIh elliow. He- I adn't walled lima being when lie was bo anil In I any special Invitation and had forgot "inpuiiv with I'eter French. 41 ten his traveling companions. After a thai time the Hliizon Swamp was In ! hearty dinner and Just before lettv realty a swamp with lules covering I lug General Manager W. H. Craven ii and so much water that stock 'mill not lie crossed except al cor lain places and then only during a ... ,.f l..,ultlc ... hU..U,ulflW iiiinm in Ml (ICIIII ll '- .... each year and besides some excel lenl hay lands with pasture, the water having been drained off in a , big canal, the reclamation being ac period of the year favorable. Now discuss the oojeci 01 me in. wn... 'bis territory has been reclaimed , Mr. Craven He was a most cordial and instead of tule swamp we have I co-worker In the cause and assured drain Camp where many ..u.cliedsiMr Donegan of his hearty approval 1 .. ,i... ..U . ,.,! ..I In in i .u.li.t I HUlt- went into the bunkhouHc and dis cussed war with the boys. Kvery mother's son of whom seemed ready to do his might toward the common cause. Mrs. Allen also expressed her willingness to give such assist ance as was In her power. The next morning after a good breakfast the bunch started for Cat low and reached the Catlow post of fice In a couple of hours where F. 0. Kolley made them welcome. He has nice stock of goods at this point and keeps the post office. When told of the mission of the party Mr. Kelley volunteered the Information that there was to be a meeting of the North Catlow Progressive Club at the Benson school house on the fol lowing Saturday and one of the fea tures of the meeting was a chicken dinner. The printer fell for that at once and it was immediately settled that a meeting wc.ulr be ar- ranged for that time and place r rom Catlow the parly went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Monroe, who also have a store, and there moro dodgers were left and explanations given as to the object of the meeting. drifts together with some sand which made it necessary that the bpys earn their passage. At Blltzen the Stuart Brothers were ready to help In ad vertising the mission of tho visitors and after getting a supply of gas the party headed for the Home Creek ranch of the Kasteru Oregon Live stock Co., stopping en route to say hello to Chlno and his wife. At Home Creek Dom gun alighted from give uny Information or explanation of his continued absence and upon the writer entering the house and of the company and Tom Allen drove up from the Three mile Ranch and Mr. Donegan bad an opportunity to .. . , . . . t. . 4i.. ...ii. l" 'm" """ ' port. Up Long Hollow Hie purty IMOU terod some snow drifts and us It .fc. ii-i. ,,,, was Hearing Denlo, the Oasis, one (Continued on page five) LOCAL inhtiti;tk and oom- Mt MTV t. ITIIKIUNG AT II A It MOV HATTUIMY. School Supt. Frances Clark had an nounced a local Institute for teach ers in this city next Saturday but upon learning that llareny had ar ranged for a community gathering on that date for the purpose of dis cussing community affairs and con solidation of schools, she decided to hold Institute over there. She has authorized The Times Herald to anounco that the teachers: be present at 10 o'clock when the lnstltute wll convene and the pro gram lie shaped to conform to that ol the balance of tho day. All teac h ers within reasonable distance are expected to he present. Rev. W. F. Shields will take an ac tive part in the community program during the afternoon when matters of local Interest will be discussed, Including consolidation of schools. Principal Ralston of the Harney County High School will be oue of the speakers and u man from Oregon Agricultural College has been Invit ed to be present and discuss farm problems uud kindred subjects. The Rye Grass Orange has been invited to be present and will fur nish a pari of the entertainment. The committee In charge of orga nizing the several communities throughout the country on war mea sures will be there and present this subject to the people of the vicinity and ask that a permanent organization be made to rare for this Important work. This will re quire but a short time however, and will not Interfere wjth the plans of the meeting In any respect, in fact it is upon invitation of those In charge of the meeting that these men take part. HONOR (HARD UIMM POHTPONK THRIFT DRIVK. Because of there being a definite tl lesignated throughout the state for special drives for the sale 01 War Savings Certificates, the Hon or Guard Girls, of this illy, who had been asked to make a special can vuss on Washington s birthday, post poned it until the date set for the state, which is March 6 to 9. At that time the girls expect to make a house to house canvass In the interest of the "Baby Bonds." HOI.DIKHH GIVF.N MORF. TIMF, TO INSI IO; LIVKH. According to information receiv ed here Congress has granted 60 days longer In which soldiers and sailors may apply for Insurance with the government. This was done be cause of many not taking advantage of Hie opportunity within the time prescribed and with the feeling that many more would want Insurance when it was placed before them In the right light. The Insurance regulations were not fuly understood In this vicinity at first and now those who desire it may have time to make full Investi gation before making application as , the lime Is now extended until April II. LAWKN ItKU (RONS Al XILIARV KNTKRTAINH. (Contributed) A basket social was held ut Law en last Saturday evening, Feb. 16, under the auspices of the Red Cross Auxiliary which together with a buuzar enriched the treasury to the amount of $95. 85. The buuzar was most successful ! uud there were many articles made I by Hie ladles as well us donations' of chickens, pigs, etc., disposed of ( A fish pond was un attractive fea , lure thai was well patronized during I the entire evening. A contest for the most popular lady and gentleman resulted In Ho prizes going to Miss Josephine Slat er uud Dick Olliy, tbe prize being a roosler lo Hie lady und 11 hen to the j,;i nllemun Another amusing incident of Hie evening wus the ruffle of a pig do nated by Idoyd Culp, the gentleman drawing Iho lucky number himself. He Insists there wus no "Hlienanu gun" and to show his loyalty to the c.HUse he has uguin donated It to bo tonight A quill made by the ludles wus also raffled off, Mrs. Ted Hayes drawing Iho lucky number. A masked bull Is going to be held ut the hull In Lawen on Saturday , nlnht. Feb. 23 and suitable prizes I will be awarded to the beet disguised couple. HOMK GENMUrVi MOD OROM OIFTN. The people are always showing their war spirit and patriotism In some way or another In this section. The women are particularly active In their work toward the aid of the Red Cross and this is demonstrated fre ciueiitly by their generosity. Three handsome gifts have been brought to the donation committee of the local Keel Cross Chapter during the week. Mrs. Henry Vulgumore brought In a very handsome pair of pillow slips which have hand made crotchet In- sertlon and lace which she has con tributed for the disposition of the committee. They are pronounced some of the finest ever seen by the ladles who have inpertcd them. Twenty ladles up the river from town have clubbed together and each furnished a block for a "crasy quilt" which now occupies a place on ex hibition and which will be sold to best advantage by the donation com mittee. It Is to he raffled off, the chances are being sold at 25 cents each of five for 1.00. This Is a nice comfortable quilt and has come original designs In Its makeup with, Inscriptions. Bvcry one will take a chunce on that quilt. Another gift Is a beautiful her- danger center piece presented by UHed up to date. Mrs. Myrtle Irving-Thompson. This j Ve are pleased to state that our la one of the beautiful pieces that highly respected pioneer lady Mrs every woman wants who seea It. All a. W. Gowan, wife of Senator Oow these are going to be used for the an, and mother of Lelut. Frank Gow beneflt of the Hod Cross and there an. herself the champion knitter ao fore will meet with ready response far having furnished 7 sweaters. 1 by those approached to buy cbancea. j pr. 0f BOcks, 1 muffler 1 pr. wrist It Is one way we have of keeping lots, 1 helmet, material necessary to continue the Mrs. Mary Cllngan comes second good work of helping to win the war. o 1 whf.AT Hl'BriTITI'TKH I'SKD IN MAKING WAK HHFADH Corn meal, buckwheat flour, soy bean. meal and potato flour are some of the substitutes that may be used to re place part of the wheat flour In war breads. The following V. S. re- elpe for potato bread Is explained by , the O. A. 0, Home F.conomics staff as follews: I'otato flour is not generally available in American markets, but boiled mashed potutoes may be sub stituted for slightly less tban one half the flour. I Boiled rice may be used with flour In about the ..mi proportions). It should be remem bered that one pound of mashed po tatoes contains about 1 cup of water, and starch and other sub stances about equivalent to those In ' a cupful of wheat flour Use three pounds boiled potatoes, 2 4 level teaspoons salt, 3 level tea spoons sugar, 2 cakes compressed yeast, and 4 tablespoons water. Clean and boll potatoes until soft. I'our off water, peel and mash while hot, leaving no lumps. Take 3 pounds - 6 solidly packed half pints of the potatoes and when luke warm udd the yeast which has been soaked In the 4 teaspoons lukewarm water. Next add the salt, sugar and a scant half pint sifted flour. Mix and let rise till light Add the re- muinder of the flour, kneading thoroughly Into a smooth elastic dough. Add no more water unless absolutely necessary, us the water in the potato softens the dough while fermenting. Let rise until treble the vol n me. Divide into four loaves, mold and place In groused pans. Let rise to double the volume. Hake 45 to 50 minutes. Copies of O. A. C. bulletin, "War Breads and Cakes," free on request.) o sTTTTafitTHii"" orchkhtra con- CKRT MARCH N Mrs. M. V. Dodge informs The Tiiiies-llerald that she will present her violin pupils In recital ut the l.iberly Theatre on Krliluy, March 8. This promises lo be a musical treat. The children huve been giving us concerts from lime lo time at the movies hul litis program is to be Itrlctly their own with some good numbers thut ure not given In their every week renditions, l'lirllculurs will ho given in our next issue. RIDS ASIiKIl FOR MAIL ROOT FROM CANYON I Kemp llurdlsly wus down from Trout Crook last night and informs The Times-Herald thut he has It from an authoritative source Hint the recent bids asked for a mall sor- vice from Canyon lo SIIvIch, have all i boon rejected and the Department is!Aml J'"' wl" dispose of those pro (I lint u going lo ask for bids for a service ' troiu Cunyou to Burna. RAILROAD CONTRACT SIGNED BY MILLER Capitalist Ready to Perform His Part of Undertaking. Right-of-Way Being Secured and City Will Vote Additional Bonds Next Tuesday. KNIT! KMT! KNIT: (Contributed) "Duty and today are ours; results and futurity belong to God." The above quotation is the motto followed by the noble band of knit ters In Harney County. That they have lived up to this splendid motto the following report will shew: Number of knitters in Burns and vicinity 01. Of those 16 are High School girls. in eacn ot the seven auxiliaries there are also knitters, who are turn-j I i,ig In excellent work. 175 pounds of yarn have been! , having furnished 8 sweaters, 4 pr. I I socks, 4 helmets, 1 muffler and 1 pr. I wristlets. Mrs. Dug Baker and Mrs. Lizzie Hauley hold tho championship as sock specialists, Of the younger knitters who have won the championship for perfect dimensions and workmanship In sweaters, are Kthel Whiting and .ella Maker. The following finished garments huve been shipped: 4 9 sweaters. 14 mufflers, 117 pulrs socks. 15 pairs wristlets, 3 trench caps. The committee in charge of the ' knitting wishes lo express their deep! appreciation of the loyal cooperation of all those engaged in this work, and most kindly recommend that all knitters make sweaters 25 Inches: long and sock feet not les than 11 ' Inches long finished the same with the Kitchner toe. And above all , things do not listen to any pro-German reports, that sweaters and socks are not needed. These rumors are persistent and do much harm, al though they are of the "they say" 1 vurlety. One boy wrote to his mother that socks and sweaters were very accept able on the frosty mornings when 5 o'clock rising time came. A boy In an Kasteru Camp wrote that he hud worn out his sweuter being forced to sleep In It to keep I warm. A boy in France wrote his mother for socks as they were hard to get there nt $li per. pair either in Kng 1.1111I or Frunce. Let us remember our motto, as above und knit, knit, knit. III I I" Ml I.I" III I.I" (Contributed) "Oh! hni would the world he to us, If the children were no more. We would dreud the desert behind us u; 1. i. ai, i..rn The women in charge of the In- fant Layette Department of the Re- fugee work, wish lo make It known to all the good women In Harney County, I Hit t the Red Cross makes nrovision for assisting in the work 1 .... of clothing Itol'ugei e million from Hie ages of 2 years up, but no pro vision Is niude for funds to carry on ! their home for the night, th re ba th xvork for liifMt'g .V'0111'".' inB big masquerade there, but we Therefore in the light of tills ruct, 1 , th.. (Omlltee in charge of the "In- ''''' ' 'm,,,,s ',"1 ,t"1 flint l.ayelte" work, respectfully uud ( 111()ht rgenll Hiili.il uny and all do nations. IU0h as butler, eggs, cheese 1 . 1 . 1 . 1. . . 1 1 . . , I , t 11 . I I I ill t I 1 I k. 1 11 led feel able to contribute the sumo to I this great work of charity. 'I'!.,..,., ,1. .,...! I,,u muv lw, i.l . ,. l.i the store of A. K. Richardson, where Joe Thompson has kindly consented to soil Hie same for (ho "Infant i.uy ette fund For Joe Ib right up und a coming, I W here there's anything grout to do; Ho Is one of our very best fighters 'I'.. 1. ...... ,1... 1. ....... II.. 1. , ...vl....r . I 111 ii.oji iiiv inline 1114111a abiun. . s bring your eggs for the Infants. Your butter and cheese by the pound ,r ., "fc. ' ,fc. ,.. ,..,,. n,ar ,,, yonil. i Sam Mothershead received word early this week that Mr. Miller had put his signature to the railroad con tract which he approved entirely as had been submitted and now the Job of securing the right of way and other details necessary are under way. New agreements were necess ary for this In keeping with the sug gestion of Mr. Miller and they aro now being signed up. This important factor in tho de velopment of this portion of the Val ley has been awaited with anxiety for some time. Now It Is practically assured and with the coming of fav orable weather there is every reason to believe active work will be wit nessed. The additional bonds that will be. voted on next week are sure to car ry and the people are optimistic as j to the succeas of the undertaking. It I is hoped to have everything In readi ' nessness for construction and the I Job completed In the quickest time j possible. The coming of the railroad I means other enterprises will follow of vast Importance to the country. o NORTH CATLOW I'ROGRKSSIVK cum. The writer bad the pleasure of at tending a meeting at the North Cut low I'rogreslve Club on last Satur day. It was a gathering of intelli gent, capable men and women who show their progreslveness by their work. We found the Club had re cently pure based shades for the win dows at the school house and ulso were providing for shelving for lib rary books, etc. In conducting the business of Hie meeting there was every evidence of refinement ; und general conduct, dress and actions proclaimed these people to be very desirable citizens. It was gleaned from the reading of the minutes and allowance of bills that the Club had Just received 57 volumes of fine books for a circulat ing library. These books cover a wide range and show excellent taste in selection in accordance with the personnel of the community. The j writer was Impresed with the spirit of the community upon such evi dence und wants to state that he Is glud to have the oportunlty to meet, with them uud will avail himself of uny future chauce to be with them. At this meeting new oflicers v. . r chosen for the coming yiar. Mr. Kochemjpurger presided at the meet ing with Mrs. Olive Lunfear us sec rctury. both of whom declined the honori for another term. Andrew Jocquet wus elected president, Mr... Monroe, secretary; Mrs. Jocquet treasurer; Roy Kiphart, sergeant-at i arms und F. G. Kelly us reporter for the coming term. An excellent program hud been ar ranged for the afternoon following the chicken dinner but the writer being with a party of men out 011 war mission could nut remain for this although he was sure he would enjoy. Mrs. Merrlgioli, who was who 'among the friends at the gathering, wus IM ' r,'l"1,r viic'iTsoU. and M'" (" ,ho '0U"K "u'n PW" WW " '" ' l ""' Mr. Hyrani, U'. II. Newt, 111, C. Bd win Tullocli ami his wile were pr sent ironi itemugo section 01 nne I Valley and very kindly Invite el us to not feel justified in leaving Hie pa triotio work to associates lor person- ft, ,,u.aHUre or benefit, therefore V ,,uu ,0 ,1'li' However, we hope' at some not distant date to make another trip to (allow and will go prepared 10 visit the entire neighbor- hood when other missions will not interfere. It is the intention of ac- tivo members of tho Red Cross to .. It... .....iCln,. u. ,.,!,. Ilaiii, iliirlwir 10111 unit Biiieuci eieieiiv uieci ..i..n lh(, riuK months and tho uewspap- . 1 er mult will be one of the purty o "8 the Waste and Win the War." I W! m r i v- ipii.aed dariag the Hue when