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About Eagle Valley news. (Richland, Or.) 191?-1919 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 27, 1917)
NEWS ITEMS Of General Interest About Oregon Oregon Has Oveilooked Many Valuable Permanent Resources University of Oregon, KtiKene, -Anion tlm coiiiliiK grout Industries of Oregon, II. II. Mlllor clnnKim flnx Brow Im:, milk cdiiiIimihIiik. inuniifueturo of frtlllor, raising of broccoli, imtl iimnufnctiiroH from lumber. Mr. Mlllor In till color or tho Ntuto university hiiIidoI of commerce, which makes In vHHtlKiilUiim of markets unit pobhIIiIII tlnn for Iniluntrltm. Broccoli ho pronounced well adapted to tho Willamette vnlloy climate, nn ixollnt shipper, uiwl usable when nil olhitr isren vegetables lire gono. Tho HourrcM of fertilizer may ho two: from the nitrogen of tho nlr mid from tho bods of certain nottth ctitrnl Oregon liikon, notably Kumtiior and Ahorl lake. For tho innnufneturo of fertilizer from tho nlr, Mr. Mlllor wild groat Umlopmuiit of Ort'KOU'H 3,250,000 Idle horsepower wouhl ho necessary; mid this horsepower, ho mild, would piny tho KrciitoKt part In future economic Krowlh. "Oregon iimdo it great mistake when It wont extensively Into tho ndo IhihI ikihh," mild Mr. Mlllor. "Oregon's spo ilnl udnptutlon to npploii was skilled luhor. Skilled labor Ik trnutifomblo, nml no todny other sections nearer thu hlK markotn uro producing as good fruit mi Oregon, with Oregon unnlilo to meet tho compotltlon bociniMu of trniiNporlntlon." Movable Schools. Ono of nix duy movable schools will ho conducted by tho extension service of the OroKon Agricultural college throughout tho year, tho typo of school work being chnnged during tho vnrlous sennous. Any loenl organization, such as a fnrmers' union, grunge or otlier or gmiUntlon In which fanners of tho community are Interested, may pro mote n movable school. In counties having county ngeuts, It Is necessary to nrrnugo for tho school through them. Such organizations or persons Interested In securing a movable school, should take up thu matter with tho extension service, Oregon Agrlcul tural college, Corvallls. Owing to tho heavy demand made for this typo of work tho past fow years and to tho failure of some points to meet tho expectations at tlio or ganlzcrs ami tho extenslun service u few special requirements aro being made of nil communities requesting this service. 1. Organize a class of not fewer than twenty people for a ono day school and of not loss than forty por sons for a longer school, these people agreeing to attend all scsslous ro iiuested. 2, Provide a room in which to hold tho school or a place for demonstra tlou, tnko care of heat, light and Janl tor service, uud furnish conveyance to nml from tho railroad station for In structors In charge of tho work. 3. Furnish tho demonstration ma terlnl necessary for thu typo of school desired. 4. Agree to Issuo 1000 copies of program for the movable school and distribute theso as instructed. 5. To ndvertlso tho school as wide ly as possible throughout tho com iiiunlty. The following Hues of work will bo taken up in movable school work dur lug this year: Horticulture, ngron omy, poultry, dnlry, animal husbandry, homo economics, nud special subjects as may seem desirable. For further Information wrlto tho extension service, Oregon Agricultural collego, Corvallls, Oregon, or see tho secretary In thu Information booth at statu fair. Ochoco Project is Passed. Balom. Hesldonts on tho Ochoco irrigation project In Crook county will veto on tho question of bonding tho project for $1,000,000 to socuro Hinds to carry out contemplated improve ments, It became nssurod when tho office of 8tato Hnglneor howls np proved In Its general featuros tho re port of H. W. Ilea, project engineer. Notice of tho roport's approval was sent to tho directors of tho project. Tho project an approved by Hnglnoor I.owIh embraces 20,000 acres of land In Crook county. It is proposed to Issuo bonds on tho basis of $50 an acre valuation for tho project. Qlrl Wins Trip to Fair. I'ondloton. For tho second aucccs slvo year, Cnrmluo Jones, daughter of u McKay crook farmor, last week won first honors In tho stato-wldo turkey raising contest, In connection with tho Industrial club work of schools, Sho Is 14 yoars of ngo. With throo othor Umatilla county pupils sho nttoudod tho fair last week ns guests of tho state. Arthur Crono, of Uplno, wns awarded second prlzo in plg-rnlslng. Drys Qaln Four Towns. Now Haven, Conn. -Tho socallod "llttlo town oloctlons" In Connecticut woro featurod by lively contests over tho excise quostlous, and tho "dry" forces nindo a gnln of four towns, Of tho 108 towns in tho stato 01 uro now iiollconso. London Crowd Hunting Relics of Zeppelin Thousands on thousands of London-1 tU Itfll'ift If 111 ft it V'til tt III lio Hpot whoro Lieutenant William Lccfo Itobluson GREAT GAMBLING RING DISCOVERED Operations Believed to Have Mended Throughout United States. MILLION A DAY CHANGED HANDS Chicago Believed to Be Center for Big Syndicate Expose Result of Blackmail Case Trial. Chicago. "Moro than $1,000,000 chnnges hands every day as a result of racing handbook operations in Chi cngo," said United Stales District At tornoy Charles V. Clyno Thursday, who declared ho had positive Information of this. There Is not that amount of money Involved In Chicago, ho said, but gam blers of tho city control hotting to that extent throughout tho country. While District Attorney Clyno was preparing federal action, Mayor Thompson Indicated, after a confer ence with Chief Healey, that u mini her of pollco officers will bo transfer red as a result of Judge Land Is' ex pose. "I understand," snld tho mayor, "that Chief Healey will shift certain pollcomon to clean up tho gnmbllng situation." l'ostofflco authorities In cities fur nished with racing news from Chicago wore ordered to solze tho rocords of the gamblers. This action wns taken ns a result of a conference between District Attor ney Clyno and Oenorul J. 1 Stuart, chief postal Inspector. aoueral Stuart Immediately sent or ders to tho postofflco authorities of Cleveland, St. Louis, Denver, Houston, Now York and San Francisco to fcrrot out tho records of tho gamblers and hold them. "Chicago In tho hub of nil this ruco trnck betting," snld District Attornoy Clyno. "Thoro Is llttlo doubt Hint wo can obtain tho Indictments of tho gnmblorB now for using tho malls to defraud. Tho only thing left to do is to present our ovldoncb boforo tho federal grand Jury." Judgo Landls discovered a pokor and bridge gnmo In tho Hotel Astor, 184 North Clark stroot, whon tho first wltnoss testified after tho Inquiry Into gambling conditions was oponod. Tho Judgo Intimated lator in tho day that ho jvould inve'sttgnto tho basoball pools also. Officials In Washington aro aiding In tho Investigation,, and nnnounco mout wub inado that tho govornmont might seek Indictments ngnlnst certain Chicago gnmblors ns violators of tho lotlory and postal laws. Richard Flower Is Dead. Now York. Ulchard Flower, known throughout tho country for stock-soiling operations, from which ho was credltod with having nottod moro than $1,000,000, droppod dead In a Hobokon theater Sundny. fltolntlvos Identified tho body. Flower, who operated junior many nllnsos, wns In turn lnwyor, proacnor, "lioaior," and "alchemist." with a socrot for tho mnnufacturo of rublos, nnd a Wnllstroot mlno opera tor. Ho was 73 yoars old. brought down tho first Zeppelin to bo successfully attacked in hngland. Most of tho ruin had been swept off, but Binder Trust lias Absolute Control of World's Supply, Says Steenerson Fergus Falls, Minn. Ilcpresontntlvc llalvor Steenerson, after completing an Investigation begun In Washington relatlvo to tho big advanco fn tho price of binder twlno this year and tho further advanco that Is expected next year, has returned to Fergus Falls. "Tho binder twlno situation is In the control of tho Commission del M er ca ll o do Hcnncnuln Ileguladoro of Yuen- , tan," tho representative said. "This Is the most ironclad trust In tho world and controls absolutely tho world's supply of sisal, out of which binder twlnu Is inado. This trust was organ ized by tho military governor of Yuca tan, who controls It. Tho organiza tion was approved by Carranza and tho trust was financed In tho United States with Uio approval of tho stato department. "Norman Llnd, whoso father, John Llnd, wns sent as President Wilson's personal representative to Mexico, is Its American representative. This trust already has doubled tho prico of sisal to tho stato of Minnesota, which means nn extra tnx of at least 10 cents an ncro in Minnesota. This money goes to tho military government and t arranza." Christian Science Wins Right to Practice Albany, N. Y. Christian Scientists In Now York stuto may treat persons afflicted with disease without obtain- licenses to practice medicine, provided they conform to tho tenets of the Christian Science Church, it was clear ly ruled in a decision handed down by tho court of nppcnls. Tho test caBO which brought tho decision was Insti tuted in 1911 ngnlnst Willis Vernon Colo, n Christian Sclcnco practitioner, convicted In 1912 of practicing modi clno lllcgnlly and fined $100. The judgment wns rovcrsod, tho flno order ed remitted and a now trial ordered by tho higher court. Deputies Drink Evidence. Seattle Wash. Tho suit of tho Chi cago, Mllwaukoo & SL Paul rnllrond against Shorlff llobort T. Ilodgo, to recover $2500 worth of liquor seized by tho shorlff at Maplo Valloy Sep tember 13 bocnuso shipped to n ficti tious address, was continued In a jus tlco court. Tho railroad had a Hon on tho liquor for $1G8 freight charges. Shorlff Hodgo testified that ho order ed tho liquor destroyed bocnuso his deputies woro "nibbling at It." Million for Two Milk Plants. Seattle Ono million dollars cash was paid Thursday by Chnrlos 13. Fen body, formor president of tho Alnska Steamship company, to tho John n. Agnow company of Sonttlo for tho con doused milk plants of tho company at Mount Vernon, Skagit county, and at Forndalo, Whatcom county. Tho Mount Vernon plant has a capacity of 3000 cases n day, Drewer Offers Solution. Buffalo, N. Y. A reduction in tho amount of alcohol In boor was ndvo cntod by spoakors at tho 20th annual convention of tho Mnstor nrowors' as sociation. Hugh S. Fox, socrotary of tho United Stntos Drowors' associa tion, doclarcd that tho solution of tho whole liquor problom would bo prohi bition of tho snlo of spirituous liquors and Hconso for tho salo of boor and light wines. Vote by Mall Proposed. Madison, Wis. Govornor Phillpp hns called n apodal sosslon ot tho log islnturo for Octobor to pass an net per mitting soldlors on tho Moxlcan border to voto by mall. Wrecked in Suburbs. I tho relic hunters dug Into tho ground to find small pieces. BUSINESS GOOD IN NORTHWEST; PRODUCERS REAPING BENEFITS Washington, D. C. Generally pros perous conditions are reported throughout the Pacific Coast in the federal reserve monthly bulletin. Of conditions on the north coast, the bul letin says: "Grain crops, though of less than tho usual volume, are commanding such prices that tho money returns are above tho normal. Although there have been largo shipments of wheat by rail from tho Pacific Northwest to tho east, many farmers have not yet sold, holding In tho expectation of higher prices. The barley crop fell considerably short of tho earlier esti mates, but with tho carry-over there wcro approximately 350,000 tons (near ly 15,000,000 bushels) beyond domes tic requirements and availablo for ex port Prices are $8 and $10 a ton higher than last year. "Tho applo crop of California, Ore gon and Washington is estimated at 5,800,000 barrels, which is a llttlo abovo normal. Tho quality is excep tional and high prices aro ruling. "Hops will yield about 280,000 bales, or 20,000 bales more than last year, This Is far in excess of domestic re quirements. Tho British embargo on exports has affected prices most un favorably, bids of 10 to 12 cents com paring, for example, with 43 cents in 1911. "Tho salmon pack of tho Pacific Coast, Including Alaska, is about 20 per cent below normal. A leading packer says that from tho sellers' point of view tho salmon markets of tho world are In better condition than nt any tlmo since 1900. "Mining continues its groat activity, with expanding output. "Thoro has been no material change In tho unsatisfactory condition of tho lumber Industry, lack of transporta tlon facilities being tho greatest handi cap. Ships for tho lumber trade, with an nggregato carrying capacity of 30, 000,000 feet, aro now building on this coast. Many Mexicans Starving. Laredo, Tex. Doplorablo conditions exist In Lampazos, 80 miles south of tho border in Nuovo Leon, whoro 20 deaths from starvation occurred in two days, according to reports rccolvod hero. At least half of tho crops havo boon confiscated by tho govornmont for military purposes. Tho poorer woman in Lampazos aro unablo to elotho themselves proporly, nnd chil dren of both sexes aro virtually naked. Wheat Hits Hlnh Mark. Chicago. Highest prices this sea son woro scored In tho wheat market Thursday as a result of Increasing drouth damngo In Argontlna. Tho closo was firm, 2JP2&o to 2tfc not higher, with December nt $1.68 and May at $1.57. Corn showed a nei auvnuco oi rj iu tb ii' 71 "u "w of Vi to ?4?c. Provisions finished nt a rnngo varying from 35 cents de cline to a rlso of 2c. Czar Gives Jews Schools. Potrograd via London. Jows will onjoy greator educational advantages In Russia in tho future. A sorles of high schools and technical schools ex clusively for Jewish studonts is to bo established by tho govornmont and greator frcodom will bo accordod with ropoct to tholr entry Into tho universities. NORTHWEST MARKET REPORTS; GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS PORTLAND MARKET8 Wheat Ulucstcm, $1C; fortyfold, $1.30; club, $1.28; red fife, $1.30; red Ilusslan, $1.27. Oats No. 1 White, feed, $28. IJarley No. 1 feed, $33. Flour Patents, $C80; straights, $C.20S6.C0; oxports, $0.20; valley, $0.40; whole wheat, $7; graham, $0.80. Mlllfced Spot prices: Bran, $23 por ton; shorts, $25 per ton; rolled barley, $35.50 03G.DO. Corn Whole, 42 per ton; cracked, $43. Hay Producers' prices: Timothy, eastern Oregon, $1G.5018 per ton; timothy, valley, $15 1C; alfalfa, $14,500)15.50; wheat hay, $13.50 14.50; oat and vetch, $13013.50; cheat, $12; clover, $10. Butter Cubes, oxtras, 31c. Jobbing prices: Prints, extras, 33 35c; butter fat. No. 1. 32c; No. 2, 30c, Portland. Kggs Oregon ranch, current re ceipts, 3G37c per dozen; Oregon ranch, candled, 40c. Poultry Hens, 1415c; springs, 15 17c per pound; turkeys, live, 20 22c. Veal Fancy, 1212c per pound. Pork Fancy, HV&'S'lSc per pound. Vegetables Artichokes, 75c$l per dozen; tomatoes, 50000c per crate; cabbage, $1.35 per hundred; peppers, 45c per pound; eggplant, 56c per pound; lettuce, 20 25c per dozen; cucumbers, 2550c per box; celery, 60G'75c per dozen; corn, 10020c per dozen. Potatoes Oregon buying price, 90c 0$1 per hundred, country points; sweets, 2020 per pound. Onions Oregon buying price, $1.60 per sack, country points. Green Fruits Apples, new, 5Oc0 $1.50 per box; cantaloupes, 60c$1.25 per crate; peaches, 40 065c per box; watermelons, lc per pound; pears, 75c 0$1.5O; grapes, 75c0$1.4O; casabas, lc; Turkish melons, 3c per pound. Cattle Steers, prime, $6.50 07.10; steers, good, $606.50; steers, common to fair, $5 05.50; cows, choice, $50 5.50; cows, medium to good, $404.50; cows, ordinary to fair, $404.50; heif ers, $4 05.75; bulls, $304.25; calves, $306. Hogs Prime, $9.50010; good to prime mixed, $9.5009.65; rough heavy, $8.7509.25; pigs and skips, $8,250 8.75. Sheep Lambs, $3.5008.75; yearling wethers, $5.75 07.25; old wethers, $5.50 07.25; ewes, $3.5005.50. Hops 191S crop, 10012c per pound. Hides Salted hides, 25 pounds and up, 17c; salted hides, 60 pounds and up, 12c; salted kip, 15 pounds to 25 pounds, 17c; salted calf, up to 15 pounds, 23c; green bides, 50 pounds and up, 15c; green stags. 60 pounds and up, 11c; green kip. 15 pounds. 17c; dry flint hides, 28c; dry flint calf, up to 7 pounds, 30c; dry salt hides, 24c Wool Eastern Oregon, fine, 230 26c; coarse, 30 032c; valley, 30032c Cascara Bark Old and new, 60 per pound. Pelts Dry long-wooled pelts, 21c; dry short-wooled pelts, 17c; dry shear lings, 10 025c each; salted lamb pelts, 75c0$1.25; salted short-wooled pelts, 5Oc0$l. Tallow No. 1, 6c; No. 2, 6&c; grease, 4c. Sugar Recovers From Drop. . Sugar advanced 15 cents again yes terday, making a total Increase of 65 cents within tho past 30 days. This nearly wipes out the sensational drop of 75 cents mado about two months ago, and all signs point to a continued advance to higher prices than early this summer, when all records were broken. Granulated cano sugar Is now $7.75 a sack. Potatoes are advancing In price. Tho middle western crop this year Is said to bo from 40 to 60 per cent Bhort and already tho Yakima crop is being drawn upon for eastern shipments. The local crop Is not all dug yet, but is said to bo normal. The price now ranges around $21 a ton for locals and $25 for Yaklmas. Frosty nights havo caused some of tho fresh local field products to be como scarco. Tomatoes aro being picked green by growers who want to save what they can before a killing frost destroys tho remainder of tho crop. Blackberries in tho valley wero said to bo badly damaged by Monday night's frost, but tho local demand Is light and prices failed to advanco. Tokay grapes nro still jobbing at $1.35 a crato but an advanco Is ex pected soon. Elberta and Crawford peaches aro still running strong nt 60 cents a box. Peaches aro rapidly nearing tho end of their season. Can taloupes aro getting scarco. Apples aro arriving In largo quantities. Steel Company Buys Site. Portland Flfteon acres of land sit uated north of tho plant ot tho Shell Oil company at WHIbrldgo havo been purchased as tho slto for tho new Portland plant of tho Paclflo Coast Steel company and an allied Industry, according to A. C. Callan, whoso orlg-' Inal announcement at a recent pros perity dinner that theso two industries wero coming to Portland was mado In Tho Oregonlan. Approximately 10 acres of tho pur chased tract will bo utilized for tho plant ot tho steel company, construc tion of which will probably bo com menced within tho next year. Until tho final details of tho entlro plant nro worked out, tho identity ot tho auxiliary industry will not bo announc ed, Mr. Callan said Tho property purchased does not front on tho Wil lamette rlvor, but is not far removed from tho watorfront and has adoquato railroad facilities. 1 iff