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THE GAZETTK-TCMES. HEPPNER, Thursday. September 17,-1914. rxc.p. torn THE GAZETTE-TIMES. The Heppner O.nette, Established March 3. The Heppner Time Established Nov 18, 1S97. Consolidated February 15. 1912. Y AWT Kit CRAWKOKO. Editor and Proprietor. Issued every Thursday morning, and entered at the Tostoirice at Heppner, Oregon, as second-class matter. PUUSCRirTION RATES: One Tear l-50 Six Months. Three Months ' Sinftle Copies 05 T(K MANY OI KKIALS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. ADVERTISING RATES Dlsplav. transient, running loss than one month, first insertion, per inch, 25c ; subsequent insertions. 12 l-2c; displav, regular, 12 l-2c; locals, first insertion, per line, 10c; subsequent Insertions, rer line, 5c; lodge resolu tions, per line. 5c; church socials and all advertising of entertainments conducted for pay, regular rates. MORROW COl STY OFFICIAL PAPKIl Thursday. September 17, 1914. BOOST IT ALONG. Secretary Pmead, of the Morrow County Fair Hoard, is determined to have a suitable display of Morrow county products at the coming State Fair. It is not going to be a hard matter to do this, as the exhibits are already gathered and on display in the pavilion at our own County Fair, yet there will be some expense connected with it. The management of the State Fair have constructed a new building this year for the coun ty exhibits, and it will be necessary to fit up a respectable booth. This will cost something. Then there will be the expense of looking after the display at Salem, and this will require the services of a competent person; this will cost some more money. After the exhibits have serv ed their purpose at Salem, they are then to be taken to Portland and displayed at the Land Products Show after which they will be turned over to the Portland managers of the Panama-Pacific Exposition and by them taken to San Francisco. It is estimated that it will require $200 to meet the expenses in connection with handling the exhibits at Salem and Portland, and the County Court have ben asked to put up this sum. This is to be temporary aid, only, as it is fully expected that the cash awards., received from the exhibits will repay the County, and possibly more. As an advertising proposition for Morrow County, this cannot be beat. The amount of money to be expend ed in bringing it about is nothing compared to the good results to be obtained. Our citizens should boost this along and see to it that, the Morrow county display goes to these fairs. Mr. Smead can take the dis play to Salem and Portland, and it have been asked to put up this sum. sides this, he is a good single-handed booster for Morrow county, and can say the right word to all parties interested. The bill creating the office of Lieutenant Governor is typical of the kind that adds to the machinery of the state government and at the same time does not do any material good. The amendment would create a job for someone and a job paying the neat sum of $10 per day. It is generally admitted that the state government is already top heavy with too many public officials, boards and commissions. High taxes and bureaus are known to be good friends, so those office seekers who were after nominations last spring expressed in their slogans the fact that they were opposed to commis sions and would reduce taxation. Such clogans made ideal bait for votes, for the people at that time clearly demonstrated their ideas in the matter. Here comes a measure which would create a new office and in time add to the expense of the state. If the voters are unchanged from their attitude of six months ago, this bill will surely fail. Ore gon City Enterprise. Pendleton will be here Friday; let's make 'em welcome. Spain has decided to remain neu tral in the present European war. FIRST FRCITS OF "ECONOMY. THE VALVE OF ALFALFA. Kansas has furnished some in teresting figures on the value of that state s alfalfa crop. They show that alfalfa is far more profitable than wheat in a bumper year. For the year covered by the report Kansas had 8,750,000 acres in wheat and the value of the crop was placed at $100,700,000. Alfalfa had an acreage of 1,180,000, and the'value of the crop was $37,400,00. In other words, says the report, one seventh the wheat acreage planted to alfalfa gave one third as much mon ey in final results. These figures are for a year of bumper wheat crops, and the claim is made that in an ordinary year al falfa would show a greater advan tage over wheat. Kansas farmers are told that wheat Is rather an un certain crop. They have to contend with insects and drouth, while al falfa is almost a sure crop every year. It has no Insect enemies and it is one of the most effective drouth resisting plants. The Kansas figures are of especial interest in the Pacific Northwest. Al falfa entered the United States through the Pacific coast, but its vir tues as a money producer are now more generally recognized in the middle west. Diversified farming explains it. Kansas agriculturists who have planted 1,180,000 acres to alfalfa know that profits do not depend up on ships to carry it to Europe. When alfalfa is shipped it is in the form of butter, beef anfl pork. It is a manufactured product and the prof its of manufacture reach the farm ers' pockets. Journal. That cartoon in Tuesday's Ore gonlan was certainly a dandy; it tells more than a whole column of words could possibly do concerning the career of "Our George" for the past twenty-five years. While other men have been building up industries for the state,. George has been run ning for office; continually running for office, and he has not been a slow runner, but this Republican year should place him among the fttyp rans. J Having to pay a war tax for your own war is not a pleasant experience, as Americans have had occasion to realize. Having to pay a war tax during a war in which the United States is a neutral, may be as irritat ing. This is, decidedly, a new exper ience. The president, in another special, personally delivered, message to Congress yesterday, gave the on ly posible explanation. The need of revenue grows out of the falling off In the volume of imports. This, he assured Congress, was due only to the war in Europe and he went so far as to meke the specific declara tion that it Is not due to the new tariff law. This was but a partial statement of the erue case. Receipts from dut ies on imports have been steadily declining under the present tariff measure. They were declining long before the beginning of the war, dur ing the time when imports were largely increasing, under the greatly enlarged free list, and lower duties in practically all schedules. In fact the new law was drawn with expec tation of a large reduction in rev enues at custom houses, and it met the expestations of its makers from the first. Had duties remained as they were fixed in the Payne-Adlrich law, importations might fall ofl as they have been, owing to the war, and still the loss to the treasury would have been much less than it is now. Mr. Wilson's implied claim that no part of the loss is due to the new tariff law, can not conceal the fact, and is insincere. The extravagance of the present Congress is another of the contrib uting causes to the present embarass- ing situation. In spite of the declar ation of the Baltimore platform for rigid economy under a tariff for rev enue only, extravagance has run riot. In the first full fiscal year of the Wilson administration, ordinary government expenses amounted to $701,000,000. In the last full fiscal year of the Taft administration, or dinary expenses of government were only $654,000,000. Appropriations now being made, keep well up to the high-water marks of past years. The situation being what it is, the presi dent urges, wisely, we think, that it would be better to lay a temporary tax than to issue bonds. The real treasury situation was far from be ing revealed in what he told Con- gress. The addrress showed the earmarks of evasiveness, and a want of conviction. But, the condition be ing what it is, it should be relieved by appropriate and prompt legisla tion. Globe-Democrat. A Portland pastor recently had his automobile stolen from him. Those that have must lose. Mr. Fruit Grower, don't overlook the meeting of the State Horticul tural Society on Friday. DRIVES PEOPLE OFF THE LAND England is about to plow up 2000 golf courses and plant them to grain. In its time of calamity and distress the nation goes back to the land. If it is advisable for a nation to go back to the land in time of war, wouldn't it be a pretty good Bort of thing for it to kep pretty close to the land all the time? The nation that uss its land Is strong and self-reli ant. England has don somethirf; which may well cause our own country to consider the importance of tho farms and the developu'ht of agricultural resources. Any unjust taxation upon the land, through the states, holds back this development and the pro posed $1500 tax exemption amend ment to be voted upon in Oregon this fall is the sort of thing which by add ing from 35 to 50 per cent to the tax upon land tends to keep the peo ple away from the farms. Eugene Guard. Heppner musicians will organize a band. Really, that will give us something to blow about. Heppner is yours for the next three days, and it will be your own fault if you do not have a good time, The registration books which are now closed will open again the 24th to remain open untill Oct. 15, when they close for election. If you reg istered before January 1, your reg istration doesn't count and you must re-register. Every good citizen will register so as to vote on the many live issues that are up, Nov. 3. It is now reported that the whole of Japan is in favor of an alliance with Russia. Verily, the old order changeth. Our little city has put on a gala day appearance in making ready for the Fair, and the business streets are appropriately decorated for the occasion, in anticipation of the large gathering of people to be entertained. Now, If Jupiter Pluvius will let up for a season, the biggest event ever staged in Morrow county will be pulled off successfully, and a Joyous and luppy time hf-d by sll of cur rJt-lzcne. A severe rain, hail and wind storm visited Heppner last Friday after noon. Needless to say there was a great deal of dirt in the air for a short time. The Morrow county exhibit should be sent to the State Fair and even tually to the Panama-Pacific Exposi tion. By our county's products she shall be known. Thousands of vis itors on this coast in 1915 would no doubt be greatly attracted by our ex hibit. The cost would be small in comparison with the benefits that would be derived. The Republican newspapers are not abusing Senator Chamberlain be cause he happens to diagree with them politically. The Democratic press should show the same consid eration for the Republican candidate. If the latter were the Democratic candidate, the dictionary would be robbed of superlative adjectives to tell of his virtues. His politics don't change him very much. Cottage Grove Sentinel. IONE. Mrs. Kerns of Monroe, Ore., is here on business. John Harbke of Portland Is in the tity on business. Mac Biddle of Hardman was an lone visitor Monday. Rose Campbell, a milliner from Pendleton is in lone. Mr. Klser and wife of Dufur are here visiting relatives. Monday the 21st will be the open ing day for the lone schools. J. A. and C. F. Troedson finished threshing late Monday evening. Mrs. Emil Swanson and children were in town visiting this week. Dr. John B. Dye returned Monday from a trip to Vancouver, Wash. Wm. O'Sullivan and wife of Mor gan were trading in lone this week. Ben Buschke ran his combine har vester 53 days with a good daily av erage. W. T. McNabb has returned home after an extended business trip to Portland. A. E. Jonhson and Mr. Jackson left for Portland Monday on a bus lness trip. Mrs. Frank Frates returned Satur day evening from an extended visit in the Willamette valley. Chas. Johnson can be seen driving 10 horses and three wagons through our streets twice a day. W. E. Swanson and Amanuel Pettys pulled their threshing machines in last Wednesday a week ago. Ed Reitman has purchased the Ed Glock ranch north of lone. The ranch consists of 800 acres. Chas. Chick is spending a few days with the Dobyns boys at Herb Olden's ranch on Rhea creek. John Williams has bought a new gas engine which he will use on his ranch for pumping purposes. Reitman's horse power broke down last Saturday, but they were able to start grinding again Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Akers of Goose berry are back home after a week's stay at the McDuffee Springs. Mrs. J. A. Waters and son returned last Friday night from Newport, where they spent the summer. Mr. Carlson left Monday for Port land, where he will spend the win ter. We will see him again next harvest. L. L. Putman is again working for Bert Mason after a trip to Portland. His wife and children are still down below. Mat Halvorsen's threshing ma chine finished a successful run of 35 days. They averaged about 900 sacks a day. Everett Richie got his fingers be tween the belt and pulley on the well drill, and as a result they were bad Everett Ritchie got his fingers be There are three threshing ma chines in operation near lone on these wet mornings. They have from three days to two weeks thresh ing yet. Mrs. Laxton McMurray's team ran away and scrambled a case of eggs and broke up a telephone which she was bringing to town for repairs. No one was hurt. J. G. Adams gave a lecture on "Oregon Dry" 1n the Congregational church. Hi lecture was based on facts which can't be repudiated. It wa well attended and many that heard him think he can't be beat. Today, September 17, is the first day of the "Bigger and Better" 2NHD ANNUAL w faqdk HEPPNER, OREGON SEPTEMBER 17-18-19, 1914 BIGGER and BETTER Are You Preparing Your Exhibit? A little care in selection and preparation will go a long ways toward making finer general exhibit and your chances for securing a premium are much better. Don't let another day pass by without selecting something. The Fair Board has a larger sum to offer for premiums this year. The list has been re vised and several important changes made. SPECIAL ATTENTION WILL BE PAID TO THE POULTRY DEPARTMENT. Mr. 0. E. Freytag, who has been secured as Fair Manager, will conduct a special ser ies of lectures and demonstrations for the benefit of the many poultry raisers and all interested in that industry. NO ENTRY FEE WILL BE CHARGED ON STOCK ENTERED THIS YEAR. All animals that have been properly examined by the State Veterinary or an au thorized deputy will be eligible to enter for premiums. THREE BIG DAYS OF ENTER TAINMENT and FUN. Tho management has spared neither pains nor money in securing the best talent for entertainment available. You will be thrilled by the baloon ascension and the var ious acrobatic stunts. You will be entertained with band music, vaudeville acts, quartette singing, dancing and many other things to numerous to mention. And last, but not least, the exhibits, which will be the surprise of your life. Further And More Detailed Information May Be Obtained From W. W. SMEAD, Secretary, HEPPNER, OREGON. HOLEPROOF HOSIERY The Original GUARANTEED Hose for Men, Women and Children. FOR MEN HOLEPROOF Hose are knit from Sea Island and Egyptian yarns. These yarns, because of their wearing qualities and softness, cost 74c a lb,, about twice as much as ordinary yarns. Best of all six pairs are guaranteed to wear six months without holes, or new hose are furnished free promptly and cheerfully. if Extra Light Weight and Mercerized H. P. Sox, 6 prs. the box.. $2.00 Lustre, 6 prs. the box $3.00 Silk Faced, 3 prs. the box . . . .$1.50 Silk, 3 prs. the box $1.50 CHILDREN H. P. Sockings, 6 prs. the Box $2.00 Why Patch and Darn when you can get the H. P. Sox and Stock ings, 3 and 6 months without holes. " For Sale By Sam Hughes Company, HEPPNER - - ORE. Women's H. P. Stockings N1 O DARNINQ! Think what a blessing . .hub iu jruiit OUAbJ S Vr?' of Holeproof Hose are GUARANTEED against holes for six months or new hose are furnished FREE promptly and cheerfully. no h.7' nu-fil"B hose coat no more than ordinary hosleryl Medium and Light Weight, 6 prs. T the box $2.00 Lustre, 6 prs. the box $2.00 Silk Faced, 3 prs. the box $2.25 Pure Silk, 3 pairs the box. . . .$3.00 C. J. Bright of The Dalles is in lone on business. Mr. Mayhorn of Petaluma, Calif., is up on business. J. E. Cronan, the local banker went to Portland Sunday. He will bo gone only a few days. Glenn Davis of Lexington was in lone Saturday. Jiorn To Mr. and Mrs. Tiny Shep herd on Saturday, a big girl. Mr. Shepherd is one of our barbers. Miss Edna Mohr, the assistant principal in the high school arrived last Friday. Miss Mohr comes high ly recommended. Welcome to our city. i