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IF YOU WANT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS, READ THE HERALD. WE PRINT IT FIRST. .. .00 VOLUME IX IIHPPNER OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1923 NUMBER 39 TALKS 10 LEGISLATORS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL PROHIBITION' COMMIS SIONER SPOKE AT SALEM Officials and Prominent Citizens Held at Fault For Waking at ! Law Violations Salem, Oregon, Jan. 19. In an ad dress today before a joint session of the upper and lower houses of the Oregon legislature, II. A. Haynes, fed eral prohibition commissioner, of Washington, D. C, gave the solons some interesting information regard ing the work of his department in combatting the liciuor and drug evils and some of the difficulties encoun tered in that work. He said in part: "Law never leads civilization but always follows in its wake. The pur pose and the object of law is to reg ulate and control the relations ol men with each other and their rela tions to the state. Hut those rela tions must first come must first be established before there is anything for the law to regulate. "It is said that a man's life is judged by its crisis. It is the crisis that makes for his success or failure. What Is true of the individual is equally true of a generation of peo ple, or of a nation which is but an aggregation of individuals. Every in dication points to the fact that this generation of Americans is facing that crisis hour. We are at the test ing time when every citizen must stand up and be counted for or against the Constitution, and the laws of the land, not alone as reveal ed in his conviction and preachment, but as revealed by his acts and per sonal conduct. "As a people, we have nothing to tear from without. The enemy that is to be feared is the subtle one that, under the guise of mock patriotism, shammed personal liberty, non-observance of law, etc., creeps up una wares and threatens to undermine the very fundamentals which have been responsible for our great growth as a nation and our marvelous pros perity and happiness as a people. "We can not permit the open vio lation of any specific law without at the same time fostering the spirit of anarchy that will eventually hold all law in contempt and disrepute. "It is not enough that a man shall obey the law and enjoy the privileges and blessings secured to him under the law, but it is the duty of the good citizen that he constitute himself as far as his abiliies permit a guardian and a defender of the law. It is a spineless American who will see the flag of his land scoffed at by agita tor or anarchist without protesting. It is a poor patriot indeed who will permit the Bolshevik to hold up the ioly Institutions of the land to scorn and derision without voicing his dis sent and righteous Indignation. He Is a short-sighted American who fails to see in the bootlegger of today both the spirit of the anarchist and Bol shevik. It Is time that the citizens upon whom we depend to uphold our Americanism awakens to the realiia tion that bootlegging is noc a meie pastime, but It is a nefarious and traitorous business. "That it is difficult at this hour to enforce prohibitory laws we do not deny, and that there are viola tions of the law we do not doubt, but the laws against murder have been known on this continent since the Puritan walked our shores, and yet we have many times awakened to find that human life is seemingly held lightly in our land. It is au easy matter to prevent the violation of a law by simply repealing it, but It is extremely doubtful that you would remedy any of the evils that arise from them by so doing. To nullify the prohibitory laws or to re peal them will cure no evils that arise from the lquor traffic, but you will set a precedent and make it more easy to nullify any law that may be rendered difficult of enforcement through propaganda or un-American prejudice. "No part of our Constitution is the dictum of tings. It represents the wisdom, foresight and discretion of the American people, articulating through a legislative system sf-cond to none on earth. The Eighteenth amendment is an integral part of this Constitution. It is a product of evolution as are all other great re forms. "As long as human nature is as it Is, there cannot be 100 per cent en forcement of this or any other law. In the light of our experience with other laws, the success attained in the enforcement of this new and stringent law is remarkable and it may be reasonably anticipated that with the succeeding years the en forcement of this law nationally will improve under honest administra tion, just as has been the experience in the enforcement of this law in the many states which adopted it previous to the adoption of the na tional amendment. "It must be admitted that one very serious difficulty today in con nection with prohibition enforcement work is the surprising attitude of many in official and private life; men admittedly of high standing and great influence in their respective social, professional or business spheres, who would not knowingly wink at the violation of any other statute, but who will sanction and who participate in the illegal traffic in intoxicating lienor without any seeming shock to their consciences. It is not to be wondered at that boot leggers and criminals will violate the law for the sake of possible illegal gains, but it is difficult to understand how prominent clubmen, business and professional men, and men high in the various walks of public and private life become parties to such violations and create a demand for their continuance by purchasing il legally secured contraband. "For the first time in the history of the country has concurrent power been written into the Constitution. (Continued on pace 6, Column 2) LIVE NEWS NOTES FROM MEPPNER HIGH SCHOOL According to the debate schedule arranged last week by the commit tee of the district, the Umatilla nega tive will meet our affirmative here February 16, and our negative will go to Hermiston. There are only five schools in the district participating this year, these being: Group I, Pendleton and Milton - Freewater; group II, Hermiston, Umatilla and Heppner. In the first series the teams of group I will be matched and the winner will match the win ner of the triangular group II to de termine the championship of the de bate. New subjects offered this semester are economics, and millinery for the advanced-art class. There is also a new class in plane geometry. Five high school students whose grades averaged 94 or over were ex empt from all final examinations last week. There were, seniors, Eliza beth Huston and Francis Parker; juniors, Bernice Woodson; freshman, Sigvard Franzen and Margaret Bar ratt. A student body meeting was held last Wednesday afternoon to finish up all old business before the new semester. . The proposed amend ment Issuing letters to those partici pating in athletics and debate was read and passed, and a committee was named by the president to select the material. An invitation from the school of journalism, U. of 0., inviting the president and secretary of the S. B. and the editon and business manager of the "Hehisch" to the annual con vention held there February 2 and 3, was read by the secretary, but there was not much comment on the ques tion because of the financial condi tion of the treasury. However, a committee was appointed to discuss the matter and report Monday. I; would be a very great aid to the an nual staff as well as the student body If delegates could go this year, but the present outlook seems rather dark. The eighth grade seems to be a very lively class this year if we may judge from their activities. They elected new clasB officers last Wed nesday for the new semester, taxed their members and have recently pur chased a black and gold felt pennant bearing the letters "H. G. S.," Class of '23. Any member guilty of any offense is tried by the class court, and sentences pronounced If the of fense is very serious. From the reports of their pep and yells at their basket ball games, we feel sure the high school will hae a "peppy" fre3hman class next year. MAXY VISITING MEMBERS ARE ENTERTAINED Steiuned Clara Supper Features Even ing Following Completion of Serious Lodge Work Nearly 200 Odd Fellows and Re bekahs gathered at I. O. O. F. hall last Wednesday evening to take part in the joint installation of officers of Willow Lodge, No. 66, I. O. O. F. and San Souci Lodge, No. 33, Re bekah degree. Visitors were present from every lodga in the county on special invi tation from the local louses, and ; most enjoyable evening was passed. Hardinan, Lexington, lone and Mor gan were all represented at the meet ing. Officers installed were: Odd Follows A. G. ; Sherman Shaw, Phelps, secretary; Z. Barnard, N. V. G.; A. M J. L. Yeaser, treasurer; D. O. Justus, warden; C. C. Calkins, conductor. Rebekahs Lulu Johnson, N. G; Alma Devin, V. G.; Lillian Turner, secretary; Pearl Chidsey, treasurer; Ruby Corrigall, warden; Florence Paul, conductress. Following the lodge session sumptuous clam dinner was served in the dining room to which everybody did ample justice. The Odd Fellows and its auxiliary branches constitute the strongest fra ternity, numerically, in the county. The lone lodge leads in membership, while the Heppner and Lexington lodges have about 100 members each Hardman and Morgan have a lesser number of members, but both lodges are active. A. M. helps, secretary ot the local lodge, is an officer in the Grand Lodge of Oregon this year, holding the office of Herald. The grand lodge will hold its annual meeting at North Bend in May. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mahoney Jack Hynd and George Krebs left th1 morning for Spokane to attend the national woolgrowers convention. f7 LAST 1DANCE OF THE WINTER SEASON Why? Because there has been a race too close a race between the totals of our expense and receipt colomns. But recreation is recreation, and the most pleasant that our small town affords Is the occasional dance. And if you enjoy a smooth, dreamy waltz, a lively fox trot; if music pleases you then the dance is for you and it's your chance for real dance enjoyment. Remember, it may be the last for several weeks. Our town without dances was a little dead. FOR YOUR PLEASURE be at HEPPNER FAIR PAVILION SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th 9 to 12 $I.i0 Mothers and Dads Invited SHRINERS' CEREMONIAL Members of Al Kader Temple, Mystic Shrine,, who live here have re ceived notice of the semi-annual Cer emonial which Is to be staged In Portland on, Saturday, January !7th. This Ceremonial will be the first to be presided over by Hal T. Hutchin son, who was elected Illustrious Po tentate of the Temple In December. The Ceremonial date Is followed closely by the outstanding social event of the year, the annual poten tate's ball to be held in the Portland Auditorium on Wednesday night, January 31st. This affair will be at tended by Shrinera and their ladies from every part of the state. ) WILL CALL FOR AT COMMISSION W ILL SURFACE JONES HILL SECTION $85,000.00 Grade Will Thus Saved From Going to Pieces Be W. B. Barratt returned from Salem Sunday after attending a session of the state highway commission there last Friday, bringing the welcome news that the commission has defin itely decided to advertise for bids at the February meeting for surfacing the Heppnor-Jones Hill section of the Oregon-Washington highway. Mr. Barratt. and members of the Morrow county court have been urg ing this action for several months and it was only after herculean ef forts that a plan was finally worked out by which the commission as a body could see its way clear to com nlete this work which will bo the means of saving the grade which was completed last year, and which i: rapidly deteriorating without maca dam covering. It is now expected that a contract for the work will be let at the March meeting and that work will be started early in the spring. This section of work will give Morrow county a completed highway from Heppner Junction to Jones hill leaving some 14 miles of the high way between Jones Hill and the Uma tilla county line unimproved. It is expected, however, that the federal government will take hold of that part of the work at an early date as, through the effoorts of Mr. Barratt, the entire mileage of the Oregon Washington highway was recently placed on the federal map and it is j "Obable the work will be taken and completed with f government funds at no distant date. Such, at least, is thei opinion of men who are in close touch with U. S. Forest ser vice officials who have jurisdiction over federal road work in Oregon. E. M. Hulden and family were up from Blalock for a few days during the week looking after affairs on their Blackhorse ranch. WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT INSTALL Maple Circle, No. 2 SO, Women of Woodcraft, Installed officers last evening and enjoyed a fine supper and social session following the in stallation ceremonies. Officers in stalled were: Mrs. L. O. Herrin, guardian; Mrs. Chas. Swlndig, past guardian; Mrs. W. G. McCarty, adviser; Mrs ,L. W. Drlggs, magician. Minor officer were also appointed and Installed during the evening. A leather mitt, fleece lined, was picked up at the Gentry ranch after the dance. Owner call at this office START YOUR FREE FARM UBARY NOW Because of the great value of the information which can be found pub lished in bulletin form at the present time, the county agent's office has been making a special effort to se cure copies of all bulletins which are available from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Agricul tural College and other sources from which they are available, which bul letins can be placed in the hands of interested farmers. We recognize the fact that you can not and will not read all of the infor mation contained in these bulletins at once and we are aware of the fad that many take bulletins home only to throw them down, perhaps to never look at them again and that they are unable to find them when they go to look for them. If you are interested in starting a free farm library made up largely of bulletins which are available for distribution and if you are interest ed in arranging these so that you can get the information from them thai vou desire on a moments n'otiee, si that you can place these bulletins in order so that they will not be in the way arounid the house, we ayk you to drop into the county agent's ofl'iet for a few moments some day and will be glad to explain the system tr you. Once you start it you will find that it is the most valuable little piece of work that you have done fo a long time. C. C. CALKINS. E OF THE YEAR AT GENTRY RANCH "The biggest crowd, the finest music, the best order of any dance given in the county in years," is the verdict pronounced by scores of Heppner people who attended ,the big barn dance given at the ' Gentry ranch on Illnton creek last Friday evening. A large crowd estimated at from 200 to 300, was present and if there was anyone that didn't have a good time mat person nas not so reported. To speak accurately there were three dances given. Thursday even ing a few of Mr. Gentry's friends went out to look over the arrange ments being made for the next even ing and as the orchestra was already on the ground, an Impromptu dance was given just to make sure that everything was all right for the main event, and Saturday night a fair Bized crowd carried on the fun until midnight. Friday evening the big, jolly crowd gathered early and stayed late. Mr. Gentry had announced that there would be no restrictions as to hours but that everybody was welcome to dance as long as they liked, and the crowd took the Invita tion in Its broadest, literal signifi cance and acted accordingly. The party lasted until 6:00 a. m., only breaking up In good time for break fast. The only rules laid down by Mr. Gentry and the other members of the committee were that every body was expected to have a good time but in doing so only good con duct would bo permitted. Accord ing to all reports these rules were strictly adhered to and no disorder was permitted In the ball room. The dance was given by the Rodeo committee Messrs. Gentry, MoNa- mer and Latourell, as a means of wiping out thu deficit left over from the Hoileo held last September and the net receipts, amounting to $235.75, almost met that require ment. The small balance will be t.a"ken care of by the guarantors of the Bhow so that the Rodeo can start off next fall with several hundred dollars worth of Improvements on the ground already paid for. Much credit Is due the three men who sponsored, managed and p1 over the three-day entertainment last fall. They tackled a big Job during a mighty dull season and un der great difficulties they put on an entertainment that brought tho big gest crowd of people to Heppner ever known In tho history of the town, to the benefit of every business Institu tion here. They were left with a heavy deficit due to tho big expense m-oessary In getting the grounds In order arul now they have practically wiped that out without calling on the people of the town to put up a dol lar. NATIONAL SHEEPMEN TO HOLD MEET AT SPOKANE OREGON MEETING AT PENDLE TON THIS YEAR Fine Programs nt Both Meetings Make Attendance of Morrow Sheepmen Worth Whilo A communication just received by County Agent C. C. Calkins, from U. A. Balch, who is in charge ot the arrangement for tho National Wool Growers meeting which will be held in Spokane this year, indicates that (hey have a splendid program out lined which will make this meeting one of the best that the association lias ever held. II is fortunalo that this nieoing will be held in tho north west which will make it possible for many of our sheepmen to arrange to attend. Tho following paragraph taken from Mr. Raich's letter indicates something of the. scope of the pro grain : "This meeting will be interesting. In the president's annual address he will tell all about tariff law and the pending legislation for the financing" of agricultural and livestock. The chief forester or the United States will bo here to tell us about the new policy and changes the forest service is going to undertake in tho adminis tration of forest ranges. Some of the biggest bankers and wool merchants of the country will be here to te us how we can better market our products. Experts on sheep diseases will be here. Everything conceiva ble of interest to the sheep man. will be discussed. The supervisor of the Federal Packers and Stock Yards act who supervises all of the markets of the country ,wltl be here. In addi tion to the educational features the city ot SpoTtane is planning an elabo rate entertainment. "We' recommend reservations be made at either the Davenport, Spo knne, Pacific or Coeur d'Alene ho tels." This meeting will be held at Spo kane, January 24th, 25th and 26th. The wool growers are planning on a special car which will leave Pendle ton and growers could plan to go with this delegation, or reduced fares can be obtained over any route. Inasmuch as t li lar convention closes on the 26th, wool growers attending can take the night train and arrive at Pendletoon the morning of the 27th ready to attend the Oregon Wool Growers meeting which begins on that day. Mr. Hoke, secretaory of the Oregon Wool Growers, states that they are planning on a great soBslon at the state convention this year with Important matterB coming up Satur day, the 27th, a splendid banquet on Saturday evening; on. Sunday the forest advisory board will consider their applications for permits on the national forest, and on Monday the program will bo continued. Tho con vention will close Moday evening. At tho state meeting the question of rodent bounties will be considered and recommendations will bo made to the state legislature. Tho ques tion, also, of Bhearlng wages will probably bo settled for tho season at the Oregon meeting. It is Important that wool growers und as many shearers aB possible be at tho state meeting. Don't forget tho national at Spo kane. Wo ought to have a dozen Morrow county sheep men at that Spokane meeting at least. A party h being made up and you are asked to notify the county agent if you can possibly attend. GET FIVE PER cent grade IP HEI'PNER HILL County Surveyor Klrshner Inform ed tho Herald yesterday that he has found a new route for the road up Heppner hill which Is not only with in the 5 per cent limit but la also easy construction. The new road leaves the old grade at the now con crete bridge and takes the right hand sldo of the canyon through tho Button and Gammell ranches. Mr. Klrshner says tho cost of grading th' new routo will be but little in execs of that required to bring the old road down to six and one-half per cent. State highway engineers and others have declared Buch a grade was Impossible and If they were right the local man has evidently achiev ed the Impossible.