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THE HEPPNEK HERALD, HEPPNER,
OREGON
Tuesday, December 4, 1923
THE HEPPNER HERALD
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
S. A. PATTISON, Editor and Publisher
Entered at the Heppner, Oregon, Pontofice as second-class Hatter
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MOBS TO END MOB LAW
A circular entitled "The Money Which Europe Took
From America She Will Keep," and signed "100 Amer
ican," has reached our desk from some unknown quarter.
As the- document bears no trade mark! we are left to guess
from what organization it comes which is not hard to do
as we know of but one organization which habitually rears
up and claims to possess all the 100 per cen,t Americanism
there is on earth the K. K. K.
Editors receiving the circular are urged to publish and
"circulate it'. This we would be glad to do wcre.it not so
lengthy as1 we believe it would make interesting reading
lor Herald subscribers.
The circular opens with an attack on President Coplidge
and Secretary Hughes "who are seeking to pledge United
States intervention in European politics."
The attack then switches to President Wilson who, the
circular declares "was a responsive agent for the Roman
Catholic world-wide church-empire, which operated upon
him, through his secretary, Joseph Patrick Tumulty." In
view of the fact that President Wilson, Vice-President
Marshall and Secretary of State Bryan were all members
of the Presbyterian church it must be admitted that Joseph
Patrick Tumulty was "some feller" if he was able to domi
nate his three superiors and run the government ot these
United States to suit himself. The story attributed to!
Lincoln when some temperance people called on him at aj
crucial period of the civil war with' the request that he re-,
lieve (ieneral Crant of command of the armies because the.
temperance folk had heard that Grant drank whiskey is
recalled. "Can you find out for me what brand of whiskey 1
he uses," Lincoln is reported to have answered. "I would I
jk!.e to send a barrel of the same brand to each of several1
of mv other generals." In Tumulty's case it might be in-!
teresting to discover where he received his training in
statecraft, diplomacy and handling men. A few more
trained in the same school might be useful.
Regarding the loans made by this government to Euro
pean r;llies during the world war the circular says: "All
the devices of mob psychology, the stimulation of misdi
rected patriotic hysteria and alien propaganda, were
brought to bear in a highly efficient way, by European
influences, in ojrder to get the money from the United
States and the hypnotized public, under the belief that they
were 'saving humanity' and carrying on the 'cause of
righteousness,' fell into step." J
The words' quoted might well be paraphrased to fit pres-
ent efforts of the so-called "invisible empire," something!
like this: All the devices of nob psychology, and misdi-j
rected patriotic hysteria are being brought to bear by well
paid organizers and fanatical religionists to create mobs to
end mobs. The system has been pretty thoroughly tried'
out on both sides of Heppner at Pendleton and Condon
and we all know what the result has been: Divided com-'
jnunities, estranged friends and neighbors, hatreds engen
dered, strife fomented, boycotts, gun-toting, .threatened
bloodshed, and nobody any better off for all the trouble i
and dissention but the organizers and the fellows higher
up.
If Heppner is wise she will discourage such an organiza
tion from gaining a, foothold here. Do we want to travel
in Condon's thorny path?
THE OKLAHOMA OUSTER
(Philadelphia bulletin.)
The Ku Klux Klan of Oklahoma seem to have been for
tunate that so vulnerable a person as John C. Walton, de
posed governor of that state, chose to challenge their su
premacy. The hooded organization, may now point with
pride tio" their acheivement and capitalize his faults as a foil
for their blues.
It is a more or less common game in our political affairs,
with individuals, as well as organizations. But it had be
come obvious during the course of the impeachment pro
ceedings that Walton was not fit for the gubernatorial
office. That was evident before the impeachment proceed
ings were talked of. With the exception of his foolish
attempt to prevent the special election last month and his
arbitrary suspension of the right of habeas corpus, his of
fendings for which the verdict of impeachment has been
rendered had no relation to the organization of the three
X's. His impeachment has no reflected credit for that
body. 1
Public opinion throughout the country wdl not condemn
the judgment of the Oklahoma senate on the showing
which has been made by the prosecutors of the impeach
ment proceedings, but it cannot escape regret that a gov
ernor was so far right in his stand against the coercion of
government and the supererogation of law by a secret con
clave should have undermined his position by his own folly.
Portland on Saturday accompanie
by his son. Henry, who will visit It
the city for a short time.
W. E. Ahalt and son and Mw
Ester Logan of lone were Sunday
callers on friends in the Fourmilt
country,
Mr .and Mrs. CTlne And son of Ce
ell spent Sunday with 'friends in Ir
rigon.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Streeter an'
family attended the services at Mor
gan schoolhouse on Saturday night.
W. A. Thomas of Dotheboys Hil'
was an lone visitor on Monday. W
A. couldn't be sure the Egg City was
still in the same place, so made a
special trip to see for himself.
V. H. Tyler of Rhea siding was do
icg business in Arlingtonon Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lundell and
family, Rhea siding, joined the large
family gathering at at the Otto Lind
strom here near lone on Thanksgiv
ing day, where a very enjoyable time
was spent by all.
Several carloads of wheat have
neen snippea out trom uecu ware
house during the week and Kreb-3
brothers and "The Mayor" and his
men celebrated Thanksgiving load
ing wheat.
Harold Ahalt, late of Cecil, is
having a holiday from his work and
is visiting his mother and sister in
California for a few weeks.
Archdeacon Goldie of Cove intends
holding services in Cecil hall on De
cember 11 at 7:30 p. m., and Holy
HARDMAN
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Friday, November 30, the grade
school of Hardman gave a Thanks
giving entertainment, consisting of
several Thanksgiving recitations and
songs, dialogues and short plays.
The auditorium was well filled.
After the entertainment a dance
was given in the hall. A midnight
supper was served by the women of
the P.-T. A. The proceeds of the
evening are to pay for a piano pur
chased for the grade school.
Friday evening, December 7, a
party is to be given in the High
School auditorium. Noses are io be
auctioned for partners for supper
Everyone is cordially invited.
Hazel Hays.
Communion on December 12 at 8
a-, in. Everyone welcome.
T. H. Lowe, Cecil postmaster, etc.,
etc., took a few days' vacation dur
ing the weekand visited friends in
Portland, Yamhill and other points.
His son, a student of Benson Poly
technic school, returned home with
him on Friday and is having the
time of his life re-exploring Cecil
before leaving for his studies on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chandler of
Willow Creek ranch left on Sunday to
visit one of their daughters who has
recently been operated on at Walla
Walla. Wye are glad to hear that
Mis. Samuels is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shaw of But
terby Flats left on the local on Sat
urday en route for Seattle, where
they will visit their nephew, Russell
Shaw and family, for a few days be
fore leaving for Prince Ruperts, B.C.,
where they expect to locate. Our best
wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Shaw in their new undertaking.
Clifford Henriksen of the Moore
ranch spent a short timie on Wednes
day with his brother, Oral at Ewing,
before leaving for Arlington. ,
Miss Crystal Roberts, student of
Heppner high school, spent the week
end with her mother, Mrs. George
Perry at Ewing.
Miss U. Leathers of Lexington was
the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs.
N. I. Morrison at "Rochcliffe," near
Cecil.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mahoney,
prominent citizens of Heppner were
visitors with Mr. and Mis. Jack Hynd
at Butterby Flats on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fanshiers and
daughter of Fourmile were calling on
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chandler at
Willow Cree'k ranch on Sunday.
Mr. and rMs. George Noble of Rhea
siding spent a day or two in Port
land where George purchased a fine
new Overland Champion coach car,
which he presented to his wife as a
birthday gift. We wish Mrs. Noble
many happy years with her fine car.
Mrs. M. V. Logan, who has been
visiting in Portland IVr some time
arrived on Thursday at her home at
The Willows. She was accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Frank Mad
den .
CARNIVAL AND
DANCE
Given By
Masonic and Eastern Star
at
IONE, OREGON
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
Ihis is an annual event nd wiI be
Bigger and Better Than Ever Before !
And the fcars Came
Railroads Make Good on Promise
to vIove All Business Offered
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Johan Twedsou of Ella Is busy
these days hauling his wheat to
Ninor & Hytui's warehouse at Cecil.)
Nool Streeter of Cecil was a visitor
v- h Vs. school S. -V'-.
siding on Saturday. Not a spot on
Willow creek was loft unexplored by
t!u two sportsmen, but not even a
jaekrabbit was to be seen..
'The Major" ttiul his daughter,
Miss Annie Hynd of Butterby Flats,
were county seat visitors Friday and
Saturday.
G(eorge Krebs, who has U en visit
ing his sons at The Last Camp for
rev-m! days left for his home i,
A low freight rate and no cars in which to ship
is as unsatisfactory as a low price for bread and
no bread.
Heretofore, fall harvest has brought a wide
spread car shortage. Last year it was 140,000
cars. This year there is generally a surplus of
cars throughout the country and especially of
box cars in the West and Northwest, notwith
standing the roads are handling the greatest
volume of business in their history.
There's a Reason!
For 1923, all the railroads oj the United States joined in a
co-operative effort and with a defined program to improve
traffic conditions and to establish new standards of service,
even excelling pre-war records. In fulfilling this program,
134,630 new freight cars and 2,963 nevl locomotives were put
In service between January and October, 1923. a larger num
ber than in any similar period within the past ten years.
Remarkable progress has been made in reducing the num
ber of locomotives and cars awaiting repairs, 86.3rr of the
locomotives and 93. Sty of the cars being in serviceable condi
tion in October.
More railroad coal has been placed in stock pile storage and
more commercial coal dumped at Lake Erie, ports than in any
pievious year, thus makinfg equipment available for oth,er
necessary traffic during peak periods.
From an average movement of 22 miles per car per day,
(including idle time) in 1921, the railroads made 29.2 miles in
September, 1923.
In the 42 weeks from January 1 to October 20, 1923. the
railroads loaded and moved 40,545,920 cars, which was an
increase of 18 over 1922 and 10 over the record year of
1920.
Isn't this a splendid tribute to the efficiency of the carriers
and th co-operation of shippers?
The roads are spneding this year 700 million dollars for n,ew
equipment and 400 million dollars for other improvements.
Years ago James J. Hill, the great railroad builder of the
Northwest, said that tle roads must spend one billion dollars
every; year for additions and betterments to keep abreast of
the country's growing traffic, but this is the first year in
twelve! that the railroads have found It possible to obtain that
amount. Such expenditures have a vital bearing on national
prosperity, contributing to the expansion of industry and em
ployment of labor, increasing the demand for products of mine,
forest and farm.
This $1,100,000,000 being spent in 1923 Is almost entirely
new money, and not taken from earnings, Tlye expenditure is
based on the conviction that the American people will encour
age compensatory rates and discourage attempts to embarrass
the railroads in their efforts to providp adequate service. It
is not predicted on1 present earnings for even in this record
breaking year, it is unlikely that the roads will earn the 5.7 5rr
011 tneir valuation permitted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission under the Transportation Act, but which if they
do not earn they do not get.
Anti-railroad laws produce no freight cars.
Constructive sug;ter-:ions are ahvavs welcome.
C. R. GRAY,
Omaha, Nebraska. President.
December 1, 1923.
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
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Prices Have Dropped
We are now offering new stock at lower prices
MILL RUN BRAN t :
MIDDLINGS CALF MEAL
KERR'S MILK MAKER and MILK RATION
ALL KINDS OF POULTRY SUPPLIES
Seed Rye for Sale
Brown &t Lowry
HEPPNER, OREGON . Phone 642
Did You
Ever Have an
Argument
n
with your grocer, doctor, or neigh
bor l,e INSISTING you had not paid
your bill, while you were POSITIVE
you had? ,
Such annoyances are needless.
There la very little room for dispute
about accounts that are paid by
check.
Your cancelled check, when prop
erly endorsed, is the most perfect
form of receipt known in the busi
ness world.
n
First National Bank
Heppner Ore.
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