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Thursday, June 24, 1915.
' from necessity. St. Louia Globe-
Democrat.
I ELECTION LAW CHANGES.
Hereafter judges and clerks for
j county and state elections will be se
i lected by the county clerk, instead of
by the county commissioners, inls
is according to a change made in tne
election laws by chapter 326, laws of
1915.
Chapter 326 also reduces the num-
El KOl'E MIST I'OME TO AMERt
OA FOR WHEAT.
Relatively low prices for wheat, as
compared with prices last fall and
winter, are due to scarcity of ships
and high ocean freight rates, and to
the dilatory policy of European buy
ers in placing their orders. If ocean
rates were normal current Inland
Empire quotations would be 30 or 35
cents a bushel higher, for the ship
rate is that much above the charges
made a year ago.
While the European countries can
take their leisure in placing orders
for American wheat, their necessities
will put them in the market before
long. To carry on the war Great
Britain must have ammunition and
wheat. For the moment ammunition
is her more pressing concern, and the
new coalition government is concen
tering thought, energy and financial
resource on that need.
But human mouths as well as can
non must be fed. and the British gov
ernment can lot ignore much longer
the country's want of bread. The
London Times takes cognizance of
that fact and editorially admonishes
the government not to neglect longer
the vital problem of the nation's food
supply. The idea must be abandon
ed, it says, that Germany is faced by
starvation. "Clearly Germany's food
supply is secured for a long period
ahead and it behooves England to
think of her own supply. The recent
fall in the price of wheat is only tem
porary relief, due to a combination
of circumstances which can not be
expected to continue."
It is improbable that the allies
will allow wheat to lie long in Amer
ican and Canadian warehouses and
elevators. In time of peace, when
Great Britain lives from hand to
mouth, its yearly imports range from
200,000,000 to 240,000,000 bushels.
They were 221,232,000 bushels in
1910, 207,919,000 in-1911, and 229,
160,000 in 1912. It would seem
sound policy for the government to
lay in a year's reserve supply if pos
sible, buying 400,000,000 bushels in
stead of 200,000,000.
But Britain's imports are less than
half the normal European require
ment. Belgium in 1912 imported
71,260,000 bushels, Denmark, 8,
496,000, France 26,698,000, Italy
58,561,000, Holland 75,081,000,
Switzerland 20,066.000, and the uni
ted kingdom of England Scotland
and Ireland 229,160.000, a total by
countries of 4S9.260.000 bushels.
While the world's wheat crop will
be greater this year than last, the de
sire of the European countries to ac
quire reserve stocks would be keen
enough to maintain prices if shipping j
conditions were but half way normal, i
Shortage of ships is a far greater
bear influence than the prospective
abundant yield. Spokesman-Review.
"BACK TO THE FARM" MOVE-MEXT.
! ber constituting an election board
i from six to five. Formerly there were
' three judges and three clerks on
each board. Hereafter there will be
: two judges and three clerks.
Anoherc hange made in the elec
Ition laws eliminates the requirement
! that voters must give their age when
i registering. This was very objec
tlonable to many women voters. All
i that is required niw is to make af-
I firlavit that the voter is over 21 years
!old.
j Varying opinions have been ex-
I pressed on the provision authorizing
! the county clerk to select the list of
election judges and clerks. The list
must be approved by the county com
missioners. One view is that the,
change gives the county clerk a great
deal of patronage, although petty in
nature, and may be used by the clerk
to further his political interests.
Another view is that the change is
in the interest of efficiency, as under
the old law the work of selecting the
judges and clerks was largely dele
gated by the county commissioners to
an employe. It is contended that
when difficulties arise on election day
a county official should be responsible
and be on hand rather than an em
ploye. THE PASSIXG HORSE.
A great horse show has just closed
in Washington, D. C. It is described
as the finest ever held south of New
York City. But it seems it was lim
ited to carriage and buggy teams,
polo ponies and military hunters.
There was no intention apparently to
encourage the raising of fine horses
by the average man, but only such as
suit this or that man's fad and to
give Washington society, which for
the fair meeting, included the fash
ionable residents of Maryland and
Virginia cities an agreeable outing
the finest animal display being in the
fashionable seats in the grand stand.
Has the horse come to be merely
an ornament?.
On the small farm the horse is a
necessity; for cavalry and artillery he
is still indispensible, but for the
world at large, the odor of the stable
seems to be giving away before that
of gasoline. When Miriam led in
that triumph song, one refrain was:
"The horse and the rider hath he
thrown into the sea." . But that was
a temporary affair only, this later
one begins to look like the beginning
of the end; as though, indeed, the
horse would soon, even among the
trumpets, cease to say. "Ha Ha!" or
to smell the battle afar off, and as
though when another son of Nimshi,
who was Jehu, "comes driving fur
iously," he will sound his "Honk!
Honk!" he will run down the first
old lady that he finds attempting to
cross the street.
And when that day comes the
hearts of men will harden and when
he is tapped on the chest his heart
will give back a metallic ring as
when one stubbs his toe upon a brass
cuspidor. Goodwins Weekly.
A NIGHTMARE TO BUSINESS MEN.
In the Dominion of Canada there
are increasing evidences of a growth
in the return to the farm movement.
The greatest force of the movement
is felt just at present, in the prov
ince of Manatoba, but in the prov
inces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and
British Columbia it is also notice
able. Hard times in many industrial
lines growing out of the European
war, and Canada's contribution to its
cost, largelv explain the movement,
which promises soon to force the
government into throwing open some ,
large tracts of land east of Wlnnepeg, I
heretofore held closed, but which (
offer splendid opportunities either i
for farming or stock raising.
So great has been the rush toward .
the West, of those native or natural-1
ized citizens of Canada who are go- j
ing to the soil for a subsistence which i
the industrial lines are not now af-1
fording, that the railway rates for:
soring homesteader or settler excur- i
sions have had to be slightly in
creased. The Dominion Government
is aiding the movement in every pos
sible way, and particularly by induc
ing the railway lines to carry the
workers at minimum rates to points
where they may get a start in crop
raising.
The movement will undoubtedly be
reflected in the next census taken of
Canadian cities and towns. Such a
movement is already being reflected,
In this country, in mid-decennial es
timates of city population. Some
cities show an actual loss, others a
stationary point, and still others a
percentage of gain far below the av
erage of recent years. At last the
"back to the farm" cry is being an
swered, not from inclination but
The United States Congressmen
and Senators are at home making
hot-air speeches at picnics and cele
brations. They have appropriated all the
money in sight, enacted war taxes
and more laws to cripple industries
and shipping.
They have created a new Indus
trial commission in charge of nation
al labor agitators to probe business
and capital.
They have multiplied offices and
passed a law to drive the last Amer
ican steamship lines out of business.
With three-fourths of the territory
of Oregon and Washington in forest
reserves, the waterpowers are to be
taken over.
These Congressmen and Senators
get from $10,000 to $15,000 a year
and are constantly reaching out for
more.
Is it any wonder that government
is a nightmare to business men?
Pacific Coast Manufacturer.
DEBT TENDENCY MUST
BE CHECKED.
The tendency throughout the coun
try is clear. The American people
are inclined to plunge deeper and
deeper Into debt. This trait, made
conspicuous from the report of the
census bureau, is sure to be reflected
in higher taxes. The quicker the
people, as a whole, come to realize
what they are doing, the better for
the present generation and for pos
terity. The Washington legislature has
submitted a constitutional amend
ment to limit debt and to limit the
franchise at elections to those paying
taxes.
In Oregon a law has been enacted
limiting annual increase in tax levies
to six per cent, except by special vote
of the people.
A special bulletin of the U. S. Cen
sus bureau shows that in 1913 the
cities, villages, towns, townships,
school districts, drainage, irrigation
and levee districts, fire districts, poor
districts, road districts and all other
minor divisions having power to in
cur debt, reported a new lndebeted
ness of $3,475,954,353 an increase
of $1,845,884,743, or 113.2 per cent
over the total for 1902. A small part
of the increase Is doubtless due to a
more complete canvass in the later
year.
FUNERAL SUPPLIES
MODERN EQUIPMENT
PAINSTAKING SERVICE
CASE FURNITURE COMPANY
Millions of new grasshoppers are
reported from various parts of the
county. They have been batching out
at a lively rate and the end is not
yet. Many of our farmers are fear
ful that they will be the means of
much damage to crops m little. later
on, as the vast army of the pests will
have to be fed In Tact they will be
fed as long as there is anything in
sight for them to feed upon. There
should be some way of getting rid of
the pest. The feeding of poisoned
bran was adopted in some sections
last season and worked quite well,
but It is not a remedy that is severe
enough. In Kansas and other states
adjoining that were so terribly af
flicted with this pest a number of
years ago, there seemed to be noth
ing that would successfully rid the
country of the hoppers until the gov
ernment took the matter in hand and
innoculated them with a contagion
that soon put them out of business.
Of course they may take a notion to
go hence when they reach the migra
tory age but our farmers are natur
ally fearful that they may remain,
and the result to vegitation will be
disastrous.
The Imperial Valley, California,
was visited by a severe earthquake
Tuesday night. The death of twelve
people is reported and others in
jured. Besides this, there was severe
losses to property in several cities
from fire, the result of the quake.
Owing to the destruction of telegranh
and telephone lines, the news of the
calamity is very meager.
The program for the comlne Chau
tauqua is definitely arraneed. Tor
turers and entertainers of unexcelled
worth are to appear here for six con
secutive days, beginning Satnrdnv
June 26. The talent, secured through
the ceaseless efforts of the local com
mittee of live wires, is the hest nh.
tainable either in the United States
or on the continent. Never before
has such an opportunity been af
forded Morrow county citizens. Noth
ing now remains to prevent the entire
county from taking advantage of
these educational and InRnlmrinnoi
uuermgs Drougni io its very door.
Today is being observed in Port
land as "Wilson Day." The object is
to show the loyalty of the citizens of
the big city to President Wilson in
the present crises he and the nation
are facing. The demonstration is cer
tainly a very worthy one, and the ex
ample set by Portland should be fol
lowed by every city and hamlet in
the state. Our president is laboring
under a load of responsibility at the
present time that is almost beyond
human power to endure, yet he is
meeting the crises in a wonderful
way; being the man of the hour. And
what an encouragement it is to
know that he has the loyal support
of the citizens of the great nation be
hind him to back him up and sustain
him in his efforts to maintain peace
and uphold the dignity and rights of
his people with honor. There should
be no man among us to stand on par
ty lines. Mr. Wilson Is our president,
and that is sufficient for all loyal
Americans these days.
Button, button, who has the lucky
button?
IONE.
The baseball boys are a busy bunch
these days preparing for the big ball
tournament in the near future.
Richard McEUIgott's two daugh
ters, who have been down at Port
land for the past six months are
home once more and the folks seem
ed very glad to see them.
Mrs. Jack Mills and George, who
have been living at Lewiston, Idaho,
for the past six months, came in on
Monday's train and are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Walt Puyear.
John Calkins' boy, who has been
up in the Idaho country for some
time returned to his home north of
lone Monday evening, last.
Mr. Ellsha Sperry and Edison
Morgan, who attended the Sunday
School convention held at Milton last
week, returned to their homes Mon
day evening.
Chas. O'Neil and wife departed on
Monday's train for Valley points
where they will enjoy a short vaca
tion for some time.
Chas. Smoot, who Is a partner with
Chas Shaver in the drilling business,
left lone last Monday morning for
Boise, Idaho, where he has some bus
iness matters needing attention.
The lone school meeting was held
last Monday afternoon. There were
very few in attendance and there
was much business to transact. E.
T. Perkins was elected clerk for one
year and Paul Reltmann director fdr
three years." The building of an ad
dition to the school house was voted
on and carried.
D. H. Grabill made a business trip
to Heppner last Monday evening re
turning Tuesday morning.
Mrs. W. P. McMillan and Bon Elmo
were lone visitors last Tuesday. Lit
tle Elmo says Dr. Chick is right there
when it comes to pulling teeth. .
The farmers are very busy these
days getting extras and preparing
their machinery for the coming
harvest.
Mrs. P. H. Robinson returned to
lone Sunday evening after spending
a week with her mother In the Shut
ler flat country.
John Miller was a Heppner visitor
last week stopping at lone a few
minutes on his return trip.
Jason Biddle and wife were lone
visitors last week, getting some of
the supplies so essential in this big
world of ours.
Lon Markham and wife from near
Walla Walla were visiting with Milt
Morgan and his wife last week.
Frank Engleman and daughter
Ruby were Heppner visitors last
week, going up In Frank's omnibus.
Miss Ruby and Zelma Engleman
were passengers to Milton last week
where they went to attend the Sun
day School convention. They will
visit with friends in that locality for
Closing Out Sale
on Men's and Boys'
JOTHING
C
SUITS IN ALL
We are cutting the heart out of them.
500
500
Men's $25 Suits : now $18.00
Men's $22.50 Suits : now $16.00
Men's $20 Suits : now $15.00
Men's $18 Suits : now $13.00
Men's $15 & $16 Suits : now $10.00
Men's $12.50 Suits : now $8.00
Boys' Suits at half price.
This js no bluff sale, but the real thing. Come early to get
your choice. All Sale Goods CASH.
THOMSON BROS.
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Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded.
a couple of weeks.
Miss Thelma Newton from South
Bend, Wash., came in on last week's
train and i visiting with friends and
relatives at lone.
Ireline Brierly from South Bend,
Wash., is visiting with Miss Joey
Woolery these days and these young
people are having a great time.
It may be of interest to some of
you readers to learn that Miss Ruth
Bewley and George Giddens were
married at Tillamook Sunday, June
the 6th. Our best wishes go with
these young people.
E. R. Lundell and family went up
ti Walla Walla last wpp.lt where thev
will visit with friends for 'some time.
p. j. Anderson and family went
up to the Walla Walla country last
week where they will enjoy some 01
that luscious fruit for some time.
W. L. Barlow and wife, who have
been visiting at Canby'for the past
week, returned to lone last Thursday j
night.
Rd Holmtiulst. the bear wrestler1
from away back, took a bunch of hor
ses to Heppner last week.
We are sorry that we overlooked
mentioning last week the happy
birthday party that was enjoyed by
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lundell at their
home in lone last week. It was Mrs.
Lundell's 73rd birthday and she Is
hale and hearty yet. There was a
large crowd in attendance and all re
port a good time.
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3rd of July Celebration at Lexington
PROGRAM
9:45 On Main Street.
50-yard dast, for boys under 16. $1.00, $ .60.
25-yard dash, for girls under 14, $1.50, $1.00, $ .50.
100-Vard free for all. $5.00, $3.00, $1.00.
3-legged race, free for all. $3.00.
Sack race, free for all. $2.00.
Novelty Race, boys under 15 years. $2.00, $1.00.
WATER FIGHT, FIRE HOSE. BIG LAUGH FOR
SPECTATORS BIG WET FOR CONTESTANTS.
TWO HOURS AND A HALF
11:00 At the big Grove
Musical Program. Short Address.
FOR YOUR OWN FUN,
1:30 At the Ball Grounds
BIG BASK BAIX GAME, Moro vs. IOXE. These two teams are even
ly matched' and should give a good account of themselves. Tick
ets are 25 cents, every cent of which goes to the players.
4:00 On "C" Street
Dash for Saddle Ponies, $5.00 Dash for any horse, $10.00.
BUCKING CONTEST for county championship.
1st prize, $18.00 Noble Chaps.
2nd prize, $10.00 Silver-mounted Spurs.
Prizes may be exchanged on demand at Nobles.
There will be three prizes given to the three best bucking horses.
$10.00, $5.00, $3.00.
Wild mule race, prize $5.00.
THEREWILL BE A BIG DANCE ALSO
The Town is Yours. Come Take It
For further information watch these columns or write to
W. E. LEACH, Chairman M. E. ROOD, Secretary
Concession Committee:. W. F. Barnett, Guy Nonlyke,
J. B. Coxen.
Horse Committee: K. II. Lano, Otto Robinott.
Don't forget the date, JULY 3rd, 1915.
Don't forget the place, LEXINGTON, OREGON.
Barney Doherty, Sand Hollow
sheepman, visited Heppner on busi
ness yesterday,
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