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0r,Bon HMnrlrnl ? Stock Exchange lliuMine Gazette-Times Aii VOL. 33. NO. 12. HEPPNEK, OREGON, JUNE 15, 1916. 81IBSC1UPTION, $1.50 PEE YE R LC L TEAMS BALL GAME SUNDAY Condon Meets 10 to 6 Defeat in Game Here Hcner Meets lone Next Sunday In What Promises To Be Best Event of Season Heppner won its first game of the three It has played, since the season opened, in this city Sunday. The most pleasant feature of the occasion centered in the fact that it was our old rival, Condon who look the drub bing, and although the game was not as closely contested as former ones when these two teams have met there was just enough of the spectacular pulled at various stages to make the game one of great interest for the funs. Each team got a home run to its credit, Fulwider of Heppner pulling one of the longest drives of the season in the second inning, and bringing one man in besides himself while Charlie Fltzmaurice came in for his regular four ply swat, but it was ill timed, there being no one on at the time.. Fulwider struck out 11 Condon batters, held them down to 8 hits and 6 runs. On the other side, Fitzmau rice and Olds were hit for 14 safe ones and struck out only 6. Heppner made 10 runs. O'Rourke and Rogers officiated as umpires and George Pearce was score keeper. The biggest crowd of the season attended the same. Arrangements which were under way for bringing Arlington to Hepp ner next Sunday had to be given up for the reason that the Columbia river team has disbanded for the sea son. This game will be supplement ed with one between the locals and lone. These two teams never fail to give a good exhibition of the national game and the fans can reasonably ex pect something doing when they get together next Sunday. Both teams will be greatly strengthened on that clay and a close game is looked for. ILL GET 1R0 280,000 I isii To He Liberated In (illliNin and Morrow County Si renins Soon. The streams of Morrow and Gil liam counties will receive in the neighborhood of 280,000 young trout in the near future, according to Rob ert H. Young, of the Morrow County Rod & Gun Club, who recently re turned from Portland where he con ferred witn the members of the State Game and Fish Commission. The majority of these fish will be placed In Willow and Rock creeks. It is the plan to have both cars brought to Heppner, since only 15, 000 of the fish will be planted in Gilliam county, with the exception of Rock creek. It Is easier to stock this stream from Heppner than from Con don, inasmuch as most of the fish will be taken well up on Rock creek. It will be necessary to get the fish out to the streams at the earliest pos sible moment after their arrival. To do this, many owners of cars must donate their time and service. It is estimated by members of the local Rod and Gun Club that it will take at least thirty automobiles to deliver the fish to the various creeks. T. G. Denissee is busily engaged building cooling rooms and refriger ators for the Morrow County Cream ery Company in their factory on Wil low street. The farm residtnee of Guy Boyer on Hinton creek was damaged be tween $400 and $500 last Monday by Are. The fire started in the kit chen in some unaccountable manner and did the damage above stated be fore it could be extinguished. 'V Perry & Perry, the Belgian musi cians, who will appear at the Star theater in this city on Saturday and Sunday, have been touring eastern Oregon the past few weeks with their pleasing musical program. They played to crowded houses for a week in Condon and are billed to show at the Alta theater in Pendleton . P-alrd Patterson, yeungest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Patterson, is noth ing slfort of a genius. He has on dis play in one of the show windows of Gilliam & Blsbee a model racing car. This small automobile in outward appearance has everything that a big car has. The tires are of real rubber, the springs are constructed along the lines of the most approved plan and the seats are upholsterd in genuine leather. The car is run with clock works. METHODS OF HAYING By J. E. Larson, Field Agronomist, O. A. C. The annual hay crop of Oregon has a value of from fifteen to eighteen million dollars. It is one of the big items in the total crop production of the state. Hay is a more or less con stant figure in all systems of farm ing. It is indeed a rery important crop in any system of dairy or live stock farming. Much land not suit able for cultivation would give good returns in pasture or bay crops. The wet weather and drought do not effect it as much as they do grain crops. Once the seeding is done and a stand has been secured, the crop may be grown with very little trouble to the farmer.. It has been determined that the stage of maturity at which grass is cut has much to do with not only the yields but, the palatability and nutri tive value of the hay as feed. The method of curing has its effect, es pecially in the manner in which stock will relish the hay and in the actual feeding value of the same. It is safe and conservative to say that under present conditions and by the present practices followed out that at least twenty-five to forty percent of the feeding value of the hay is lost in the cutting and curing. Getting the hay wet and burning it in the sun iostroys Its feeding value. To be sure, when it comes to market hay, the question of weeds and mixtures affect the value of the hay crop; yet, if it is properly cut and cured, its feeding value is not injured material ly. The problem which is giving the most concern and is of greatest moment at this time is the subject of haymaking, or "cutting and curing of hay." We have in Oregon a great variety of plants cut for hay, each of which presents a different problem in the subject of cutting and curing.' In gen eral, if hay is cut too soon or too green, a light, washy hay will result and oftentimes even sours and loses in palatability and aroma. On the other hand, if delayed until past the proper stage a coarse unpalatable and ludigestnble produce will result. It also makes-Some difference as to the class of live stock which you are preparing this hay for. Hay for dairy cows and sheep should be cut a little on the grqen side; that is, rather earlier than later than the stage described herein. If the prod uct is for beef or for horses that aro to deliver energy or power, tha hays are allowed to get somewhat more mature with better results. If we are to ge the most out of the hay crop we must cut it and cure it especially for the class of stock we are to feed it to or cut it at the best stage for the market to which we must cafer. Clover is widely grown in Western Oregon. It presents one of the big gest problems we have in haymaking. The time of cutting will depend a EARLY PIONEER PASSES Mntildu (Boord) Ayers Crossed the Tilling in 1802. Mrs. Matilda Caroline (Boord) Ayers was born at Independence, 111., November 26, 1S3G and died at her home in Heppner June 10, 1916. She wus married to Mr. Ayers in IS 58 and as a result of this union there were five children, two of whom with her husband, preceded her. The other three, Mrs. R. Y. Currln of Pay etto, Idaho, Alfred Ayers and Mrs. S. W. Spencer of Heppner were all at her bedside when she departed. Al though nearly 80 years old, she had been remarkably healthy, never, I think, since she was married, had been in bed but very little till the last illness, which lasted only about one week. She remained conscious to the end, giving directions about keep-sakes which she wanted each to have. The last 25 years of her life were spent at this place. She was converted when quite young and joined the Methodist church; and was a faithful member and a consistent Christian till the last. Her funeral was preached by the writer, at the M. E. Church, south, June 11, at 2:30 p. m., from the text Num. 23-10. The body was laid to rest by a large number of friends and sympathizers, to await the ressurec tion morn. W. B. SMITH. ' Notice of Estray. Notice is hereby given that there came to my place . one mile below Heppner sometime in February, one dark gray, two-year old mare, brand ed C M over crescent on right should er. Owner may have the above de cribed animal by paying all costs. F. E. Parker. ! PROGRAM ! 1 t For Third Annual Morrow County Farm- ! ers' Union' Picnic f Tj SATURDAY, JUME 17th, 1916. f ADDRESS OF WELCOME - - - MAYOR S. E. NOTSON RESPONSE .... -' - "X - . . E. R. HUSTON 1 President Morrow County Farmers' Union. 5 4 ADDRESS - - - - - - M- . J. D. BROWN J ' . State President. . , ADDRESS - . .. - . - - - - - A. R. SHUMWAY 4 Member Legislatlv Committee. J ADDRESS - ::l ., . HECTOR McPHERSON 2 Oregon Agricultural College. ' ! - f ADDRESS - - - - i - - - C. P. STRAIN J County Assessor Umatilla County. t MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE D.y; BY THE PENDLETON j ORCHESTRA. THROUGHOUT THE DAY EACH .OCAL WILL CONTRIBUTE f TO THE PROGRAM WITH SONGS AND RECITATIONS. BIG BASKET DINNER AT NOON IN THE FAIR GROUNDS. " - "i'' i I SPORT EVENTS. I 100 YARD DASH ---J..Z SILVER CUP t J Heppner Herald. 50 YARD DASH -..X SILVER CUP t The Gazette-Times. I J THREE-LEGGED RACE POCKET KNIFE t milium , Riahou i I SACK RACE, Open to boys under T ' fliinor s tu. j jPUD RACS 1 INGERSOL WATCH Oscar Borg. " jfc f SMALL GIRLS' RACE PAIR OF SAZCDALS f Thomson Bros. FAT MAN'S RACE .ELECTRIC FLASH LIGHT $ - Vaughn & Sons. j LADIES' RACE lv CASH PRIZE First National Bank. t ...... . J STORES CLOSED IN AFTERNOON FROM 12 TO 4. t -' , ; C-. fc: -v:. .:, - I WOOL SALES WILL LOCAL WAREHOUSES ON SATURDAY The wool sales will be held at the warehouses in this city next Satur day, according to schedule. In pre vious years it sometimes happened that the sales were called off, after they had been announced, for the reason that all clips were disposed of at private sales. However, this year there remains a larger part of the 1916 clip to be sold, so the sale will take place In the usual manner. Several clips already sold indicate that the price which the growers will receive this year will exceed any pre vious year by a big margin. Thos. Ross, of Echo, buying for the Boston great deal upon what we expect to do with the second crop of clover. If we are after a seed crop it is usually best to pasture back or cut back the field abdut May 1 to 10th. These clippings at this time can scarcely he cured for hay but if there is sufficient growth they may be put into the silo and the clover crop allowed then to mature for a seed crop. On lands that are not inclined to- dry out badly, it is often possible to get a light crop of hay, allowing the clover to head out, then remove this and allow the seed crop to come afterwards. However, if we are after a hay crop primarily, it is best to let the clover pass the full bloom and cut when one-third of the blossoms are turning brown. At this time, we have practically all there will be in the clover plant and yet it has not deteriorated materially. At this time, it carries the least wa ter content up until this stage and will cure more readily. If cured at this stage without getting dusty, it makes very good supplemental hay for horses. If it Is cut for cows alone it may be cut slightly earlier, say when the heads are all In full bloom. The same may be said of alsiks clover except that we. cannot depend on a crop of hay and a crop of seed. If a crop of seed alone is to be harvested, it is well to simply pasture back a while in the spring or clip as for red clover. If anything, do not allow the alsike to get as mature as the red clover for if it is at all over-mature it dries out and becomes fluffy and does not have the highest feeding value. Vetch Is another .legume crop grown quite extensively for soiling and hay purposes. It Is usually grown with a grain crop for hay. The proper 21 years.. SPORT SHIRT BE HELD AT firm of Crimmins & Pierce, bought up several lots of wool in this vicinity the past week. The price paid for tine wool was around 25 cents with indications of growing stronger, ac cording to market reports. He paid as high as thirty cents for coarse wool. The sale which is being held at Pi lot Rock today will indicate, some what, the price which will be offered to local growers, although in pa3t years the prices paid in Heppner have been higher than those recived by growers in the neighboring towns. Nearly all the interior wool has been hauld in and the growers have already begun to arrive for the sales day. stage at which the vetch crop should be cut for hay is when the first seeds are forming in the pods. This will mean that pods will be formea on the upper stem and the extreme ends will still be In blossom. The grain crop should be about the milk or soft dougb stage at this time. This crop, too, may be retarded in its maturity by pasturing off with stock in the early spring after the ground has set tled. There is nothing gained by try ing to get both vetch hay and vetch seed in the same crop. If you aro go ing to . cut it for hay, cut it at the above-mentioned stage. (Continued next week.) Glasses fitted satisfactorily by Dr. Wlnnard, or money refunded. His prices are reasonable, and he Is where you can always find him. No charge tor testing eyes. tf. We will loan money on good Im proved farms in Morrow county and we are also prepared to make loans on improved stock ranches. If you desire a loan come and see us-if you want a loan on Heppner residence property we can arrange it for you. Smead & Crawford. We are offering one of the best residences in Heppner at a sacrifice. If you want a good home and have $600 cash we can do business, for our terms on the balance will be your terms. There is no better bargain in Heppner. We will be glad to show it to you at any time. SMEAD & CRAWFORD. Curt Rhea and John Olden of Rhea creek are in town today on business. NEWSY NOTES FROM IONE Mrs. Bert Mason, accompanied by Mrs. Cynthia Walker, motored to Heppner Saturday to do some shop ping. l B. Sperry, wheat buyer and feel dealer, went to Portland Tuesday to spend the balance of the week look ing after business. J. E. Cronan was up from Portland the first of the week, returning home on Tuesday. He made a trip to Con don while here. Ben Buschke and wife were in from the Rhea creek ranch on Sat urday. Mr. Buschke fs feeling good over his crop prospects and will have a big lot of grain to market this fall. The abundant cherry crop at this place is ripening fast and the robins are getting very busy as a conse quence. The birds are all right, but they do handle the cherry crop in a rough way. . The majority of those attending the Rose show and other attractions in Portland the past week from this place, have returned. The tourists are also wending their way home to the country beyond, and many are the cars passing through lone from day to day. The I. O. O. F. lodge at this place are arranging to restore their build ing, recently damaged by fire. It is likely that the old structure will be entirely removed and a new frame building put up. This has not been determined as yet, however, and will be settled when the estimates of cost have been gone over by the lodge. Frank M. Smith and family on their way from Laramie, Wyo., to Portland, were Btranded in lone for a few days this week owing to car trouble, the first experienced on the entire trip, and he says this was caused by "dragging" a fellow Jravel er out of the ditch over in the Blue mountains. Numerous crippled ma chines are compelled to put in at the garage here and that line of work is on the boom. xne past week nas heen some warm; just the proper kind of weath er to bring the crops 'along and the field are showing much good deve. opment. It is pleasing to note what splendid improvement there has been in the crop prospects during the past fornight, and there Is no doubt but that we shall see a splendid harvest in this neck o' the woods. To be sure we are not advertising a bumper crop for the conditions during the past year have not been just right for that. It is gratifying, also, to know that the prospects throughout the wheat belt of Morrow county are far in advance of our more unfortunate neighbors if the reports of those who have had the opportunity of seeing can be relied upon. It is getting time that we are "coming back" in this respect; our folks need the revenue. Rural Credit Law Would Lower Rates Ono-Third. A reduction of one-third of the present interest rates in farm loans would be secured by the proposed rural credits measure, the initiative petition for which is now ready for circulation. Other features in its favor, as en umerated by C. E. Spence, Master of the Oregon State Grange, in a com munication to the Oregon Grange Bulletin, are as follows: It harmonizes with the proposed federal legislation for rural credits, which it would supplement. It is self-operating, requiring no additional administrative expense, go ing into the hands of the State Land Board consisting, of the Governor, Secretary of State and State Treas urer, which has handled successfully the state school. funds of $6,000,000. It adds nothing to the taxpayer's burden, since all operating costs are to be borne by the borrower. Bonds for obtaining the loan funds can be marketed at lower rates than farm mortgages, while at the same time the state merely "goes security" for which it is amply protected by mortgages on land at double the val ue of the loan. Farmers of Oregon are compelled to compete in world markets with farmers having a much lower credit rate, and until this condition is reme died the state will not advance as It should. It is necessary to get 25,000 signa tures on the petitions within the pres ent month. Since no funds are avail able for circulating them reliance is to be placed on volunteer help. Those wishing petitions to circulate may se cure them by writing C. E. Spence, Oregon City, or J. D. Brown, Arlington. BIG TIME PREPAR ED FOR FARMERS Saturday Will lie Gala Day in Hepp ner Stores Will Close Free Dancing in Afternoon Good Bund Music. Saturday will be a gala day In Heppner, when the Third Annual Morrow County Farmers' Union Pic nic will be held.- Preparations of an extensive nature are being made, not only by the farmers themselves, but by the Heppner Commercial Club, who, through their entertainment committee, will see to it that there Is nothing left out, which if omitted, would detract in any way from the pleasures of the day. The program will open in ' the morning when an address of welcome to the visiting farmers will be given by a local citizen. Several speakers will appear on the program, among them being state president, J. P. Brown and A. R. Shumway. In the afternoon there will be free dancing in the fair pavilion and amusement for the young folks will be furnished through foot races, sack races and other like amusements. These sports are all under the supervision of the entertainment committee who prom ise something good. At noon a big basket dinner will be participated in by everyone under the spreading shade trees in the " fair grounds. The local commercial club will furnish free hot coffee on the grounds at this time. AL Emerson will be in charge of the coffee de partment. The Pendleton orchestra and band has been secured through the efforts of Secretary Smead of the Commer 'ial Club and will be here to furnish music on every occasion. Besides the free dance attraction, in the afternoon, a grand ball will be given in the evening. For the ball a charge wtll'be made. , EPIDEMIC AMONG HOR-1 SES WILL BE STUDIED State Veterinarian Takes Vp Problem ; of Stamping Out Walking Dis ease in This C'oiintv. County Judge C. C. Patterson, who in conjunction with other members of the county court, is attempting to eradicate the present epidemic among the horses of this county, has taken the matter up with the state veterinarian; W. H. Lytle of Salem. The veterinarian in a communication to Mr. Patterson states that he will send an expert here and may accom pany him to study the condition uow existing among our horses. The let ter is as follows: Salem, June 8, 1916. Judge C. C. Patterson, Heppner, Oregon. Dear Sir: I have your letter of June 5th and will state we will have one of our veterinarians visit Morrow county and stay there for a period sufficient ly long to determine just the nature of the epidemic known as walking disease in your county. I am trying to have a vacine made that I believe will protect animals against this disease. I will try and accompany the veterinarian upou his visit and we will look into the matter thoroughly. Very respectfully, (Signed) W. H. LYTLE, State Veterinarian. For School Director. We have been authorized to an nounce that W. G. McCarty will be a candidate for school director at the annual school election which will be held at the city hall next Tuesday. Mr. McCarty is a man well qualified for this position, having liberal views on matters pertaining to education. He will probably not have any op position. THE WEATHER The following is the report of the weather for the past week as glveu us by Cooperative Observer Frank Gilliam: Temp. q x Si a 5. 7 76 43 Clear S 77 44 Clear 9 76 41 Clear 10 66 34 Clear 11 70 35 Clear 12 78 40 Clear 13 84 47 Clear