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About The gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1916)
THE 0AZETTE-TIME9. HEBPSfER, ORE., THURSDAY, DEC. 14. 1911 f AGS SEVEN Dr. H. T. ALLISON Physician A Sargeoa Office In Gunn Building. HEPPN1R, OREGON Dr. N. E. WINNARD PhyaicUa A Sargeoa Office In Fair Building HEPPNER - OREGON A.D.McMUEDO.HD. PhfsleUa A Burgeoa Office In Patterson Drug Store HEPPNER :-t ;-: OREGON Dr. R. J. VAUGHN BBNTIST Permanently located tat the Odd Fellows building. Rooms 4 and S. HEPPNER, OREGON DR. D. R. HAYLOR EYE SPECIALIST Heppner - Phone 5S - Ore. WOODSON & SWEEK ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Office In Palace Hotel, Hepoer, Oregon SAM E. VAN VACTOR ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Offce on weet end of May Street HEPPNER. OREGON S. E. NOTSON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Offloe In Court House, Heppner. F. H. ROBINSON LAWYKB IONB :-: :-t i :-; -: OREGON CLYDE and DICK WELLS SHAVING PARLORS Three doort Math ot Postoffios. Shaving 2 So HaircutUng 6o Bathroom in connection. PATTERSON & ELDER 2 Doore North Palace Hotel. TON80RAL ARTISTS FINE BATHS SHAVING 25 J. H. BODE MERCHANT TAILOR MEPPNEB :-: :-: :-s OREGON Tailoring That Satlsflea" LOUIS PEARSON MERCHANT TAILOR HEPPNER :-: :-: : OREGON ROY V. WHITEIS Fire Insurance writer tor best Old Line Companies. HEPPNER OREGON W. L. SMITH ESTATE ABSTRACT OFFICE M. A. LOKHR, Abstractor MONEY TO LOAN AT 8 The tax registration bureau la oonneotioa with this offlqe will ba found most useful to taxpayers of Morrew county. It rives prompt and full attention to all tax matters of Its patrons ana thus relieves them of all worry and trouble. Write fee eeaUraet. BRADFORD & SON "The Village Painters" Contractdlng Painting and Paper hanging. Phone 653. Office 1st Door Wtst of Creamery YOU can afford to protect jrour family, your creditor or yur business when yon can get Pare Life Insurance At Cost. All speculative features left out. It wlM save you money to Inves tigate our proposition before In suring. GUARANTEE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION of Omaha, Nebraska. See BRIGGS ft NOTSON, Agts. Heppner, Oregon. bANGEFtj NEW DANGER SIGNS WILL SERVE 10 REDUCE ACCIDENTS AT ALL RAILROAD CROSSINGS In 1915 there were 1086 deaths resulting from acci dents at railroad crossings In this country. Most of them were caused by auto-train collisions. The rail roads over the entire nation are striving to cut down this enormous death toll each year. With this in view, many of the roads are installing prominent warning signs at every crossing. In this respect, the Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Is tak ing a Btrong lead. All their lines are being supplied with cautionary highway signs. The accompanying cut shows the type of new signs which this company Is putting up. A large number of them have already been placed along the Heppner branch line. After several months of Btudy and experiment, the words, "Railroad Crossing Danger" were adopted. This notice displayed In bold black letters on a white circular target should prove a most effective warning to approach ing vecliiles both by day and night. The local branch has been fortunate In the small number of accidents, but the Increasing number of cars and the consequent in crease in travel over the roads will be added argument for a thorough application of the "Safety First" move ment. . ' Wanted Position by man and wife on ranch for winter. Have two ehljdren. Inquire at this office. THE RAILROAD QUESTIOM President Wilson in his message to Congress on December 7 of last year, suggested the wisdom ot "taking a new assessment" of the railroads and their relations to the public. As a result, the Newlands' Committee, made up from members of both hous es of Congress, was created. Alfred P. Thorn, who made the opening statement to the Newlands' Joint Committee on Interstate Com merce at the beginning of its sessions in prefacing an analysis of the condi tions that are hampering railroad de velopment admitted on behalf of the railroads that the principle of public regulation is recognized as a per manent of Government. He said that public regulation of railroads became a fact twenty-nine years age and that Jie fight against the railroads since hen lias proceeded to a large degree along the lines of "a system of cor rection." In comparing the super vision of banks and railroads, he as serted that the Government's treat ment ot the banks was in the nature of a constructive program; that the supervision of railroads. was "part of a destructive program." For a dozen years "The Railroad Question" has been constantly before the American people. The difficulty has been that as soon as one phase of the problem began to be under stood by the part of the people that might be described as "our thought ful citizenship," some violent twist of conditions has completely changed the entire situation, and "the rail road question" suddenly presented it self into a new form. LaFollette and Cummins fought the old regime that manipulated the railroads. They early realized that .constructive leg islation to properly deal with the jreat "railroad question" should be enacted by the federal government: and both of them became ardent ad vocates of regulation by the national government, acknowledging the futi lity of forty-six or forty-eight states attempting to govern interstate com merce. , Congress has now assumed control of the railroad question and promises to rectify the indiscriminate legisla tion fostered at the Instance of poli ticians who have ridden into public' office through the prejudices they created against public service cor porations. There has been a merry havoc of a time in railroad affairs, running over the course of a num ber of years. Reorganization plans, receiverships and bankruptcy have menaced the county's great transpor tation interests. Congressman Adams, vice chair man of the Joint Committee of Con gress, which is charged with Investi gating the entire railroad problem, has declared that the "railways must be protected." Mr. Adamson is author of the eight-hour law, and this piece of government policy may fall within the scope of the investigation. Senator Cummins, who is also on the Committee, is expectant of real re sults at last for the forms he has so long advocated. Congressman Esch, early identified with the Wisconsin movement, is a member of the com mittee. Senator Newlands, one of the earliest advocates of Federal in corporation of railroad companies, Is chairman. Other members are Sena tors Underwood, of Alabama; Robin son of Arkansas; Brandegee, of Con necticut; and Representatives Sims, of Tennessee; Sullop, of Indiana; and Hamilton' of Michigan. Stripped of "whereases" and "re solves" the entire situation brings it self down to the point where the gov ernment is convinced that the rail roads have suffered enough from hap hazard legislation, and the opinion is general that the railroads at this time, are as a rule, efficiently and honestly managed. At any rate, they represent such an enormous property value, and are so vital to the indus trial and social existence of the coun try, as to demand that the responsi bility to the public regardless of capital invested in the properties, calls for a permanent "show down,' and a business like adjustment of the relations between the people's gov ernment and the railroad Interests. "Government ownership" is one of the angles to the problem that will be taken up. Government control, of the most far-reaching kind, is certain to fol low as a result of the investigation Rates, securities, and possibly even the question of wages, and the hours of a day's labor, are among the mat ters sought to be regulated. How ever, there is no disposition to In terfere with the valuation and taxa tlon of physical property within the recognized powers of the states. The present temper of Administra tion leaders and Congress, is to dis countenance a continuance of the ex isting dual system of State and Fede- ral railroad control and to remedy the evil by assuming full authority on behalf of the Federal Government. As one of the results of the pre sent inquiry it is probable that the Interstate Commerce Commission will be enlarged and Its power ex- tended to cover all carrier of in terstate commerce. It is suggest ed that districts for the hearing of cases and the settling of disputes may be established, somewhat along the plan of the federal judicial system where district judges try local causes of action. If this plan prevails, the right if appeal to the Interstate Com merce Commission, as now estab lished in the National Capital, will doubtless be provided for. It is also suggested that regional divisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission may be established, as has been done in the control of the banking system of the country. Perhaps, after all, it is true that the United States is entering upon a new era in its industrial affairs. In any event, Congress and the Ad ministration never undertook a big ger or more important task than that of "settling the railroad ques tion" which is now seems to be at tacking in earnest. TO GIVE $ 35,125,000 Pacific Coast Wants Good Share of Appropriation Now Up Before Congress. Farm For Sale Washington, Dec. 4. Congress as asked today tor $32,128,000 for rivers and harbors improvement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918. Last year 142,030,935 was appro priated for the work. - The biggest single item in the es timates, submitted through the treas ury department is $6,000,000 to con tinue Mississippi river improvements from the head of passes to the Ohio river and to provide for the Miss issippi river commission. The second largest item is $5,000- 000 for dams and locks on the Ohio river to give a depth or nine feet be low Pittsburg. Third item in point of amount Is $2,350,000 asked to maintain and im prove the Mississippi river from the mouth of the Missouri to Minneapolis, Minn. Fourth In order of size is $2,150,000 for improvement and maintenance of the southwest pass, on the Mississippi river in Lousiana. Next is a request for $2,000,000 for improving the Delaware river. Appropriations asked amounting to $100,000 and over are for Pacific coast. Columbia river in Oregon and Washington $975,000, Tumboldt har bor, California, $371,000; Hilo, Ha waii, $150,000. Smaller Items are: Los Angeles, Cal., $25,000; San Diego, $20,000; San Pablo Bay, Cali fornia, $68,000; Sacramento and Feather rivers in California, $20,000 Coos Bay Harbor, Oregon, $80,000 Willamette and Yamhill rivers, Ore ?on, $36,000; Puget Sound, Wash ington, $25,000; Cowlitz and Lewis rivers in Washington, $24,000. FOR SALE-Complete set of house hold furnishings. Inquire F. F. Fuchs. Former Heppner Woman Pies At Roseburg. Word was received by friends in this city of the death of Mrs. B. A. Hunsaker at Roseburg. Mrs. Hun saker was a resident ot Heppner several years ago, njer husband be ing engaged in business here. They have been living in Roseburg for sev eral years, Mr. Hunsaker being en gaged in the confectionary business in the Rogue River town at the pre sent time. Besides the husband, Mrs. Hunsaker is survived by two sons. She was 58 years old. W. P. Mahoney and wife and son Kenneth of Bonners Ferry, Idaho re turned to their Gem state home on Saturday after visiting two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ma honey in this city. Sam Hughes has been confined to his home for the past week, suffering from an attack of the grippe. He has been kept to his bed most of that time. His condition Is improv ing and he will probably be able to get down to the store again in a few days. Tracey Moore, in charge of the pole department of the Pacific States Telephone Company was in the city Monday on business. Mr. Moore has been inspecting some work recently done here by the employees of the company. While in the city he was a guest at the Vawter Crawford home. Mr. Moore having married Mr. Crawford's niece, Miss Leona A-therton. MUTT RANCH SELLS FOR 13 THOUSAND Dan Hanshew of Black Horse spent Monday in the city transacting busi- Wes Marlatt sold ins combination stock and wheat ranch at the head ot Black Horse Canyon last week to Roy and Bert Misslldine. The con sideration was $13,000 cash. The ranch consists of 673 acres and ow ing to the fact that the farm land and pasture is in two separate par cels, is is considered an excellent stock and wheat ranch combined. Mr. Marlatt is a pioneer stockman of this county and the ranch which he sold was orgtnally the homestead of his brother, the late Thos. Mar latt. The Misslldine boys are sons of Amos Misslldine of this city and they have been farming in the Black Horse section for a number of years and have met with success. They have already taken possession of their new property and Mr. Marlatt has moved to this city, where he ex pects to reside. Much Fruit Still Remains In Valley. Although some dozen of vacant business houses and the casements of stores have been filled with the overflow from the storage plants of local shipping agencies, the total ca pacity of which is around 600,000 boxes, scores of loaded apple wa gons are continuing daily to bring in fruit from the valley. Sara. E. Camp bell, chief inspector for the Associa tion stated Saturday that he thought there were at least 200,000 boxes of apples In inadequate warehouses and sheds remaining unprotected. "If the weather remains moderat for another week," said Mr. Camp bell, "I think we will be able to get all of this fruit under cover and will be well protected against the ele ments. We are using all means now to assist those growers whose ap ples have no protection, in getting their fruit in." Shippers whose storage plants are located on the line of the Mount Hood Railroad Co., are making ur gent appeals for cars. While this fruit Is well protected, in case of heavy snows such as prevailed last winter, when the valley road was tied up for a month, it may be impos sible to get the fruit to market in time to take advantage of the best markets. Hood River Glacier. LOST One bay mare 4 years old and colt. Mare branded 7y on right stifle. Finder return to Frank Turn er, Heppner. W. A. French and Arthur Gay were in town Tuesday from the H. C. Gay ranch on Rhea creek. Mr. French expects to leave soon with his fam ily for Ridgefleld, Wash., to locate permanently. He owns a tract of land near that city. We are offering one of the best farms in Morrow County at a bargain. This farm contains 1400 acres: 55 acres in alfalfa, 45 acres more can be put in alfalfa by extend ing laterals from present ditches; 200 acres splendid wheat land now under cultivation, about 100 more could be farmed; good two story seven-room house, barn and other outbuildings. Farm machinery consisting of 3 buck rakes and stacker, 3 mowing ma chines, 12-ft. hay rake, 2 good wagons, 1 header, harrows, plows, seed-drills, slips, fresnos and blacksmith shop. 24 head ef horses all young stock except three, 14 head of cattle 10 of which are two-year-old heifers imported from Tillamook, 1 Durham bull and 2 young calves, 100 Merino ewtes, 4 full-blooded Duroa hogs, 7 pigs, chickens, bees, etc. 7 big stacks of straw. We have a price on this property that is ex tremely low, in fact, a $5,000 cash payment will swing this deal, the balance can be paid for in fifteen yearly payments at 6 inter est; railroad station on this place. This is the best bargain we have ever had to offer. Smead & Crawford Comfort 'INTER DAY WARMTH IN YOUR HOME IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE USE OF THE RIGHT KIND AND SIZE OF STOVE. .UB HEATERS, burning both wood and coal, are the best to be found on the market They don't stand in with the fuel man. They are FUEL SAVERS "We Have It, Will Get It, Or It Is Not Made In Hardware." Gilliam & Bisbee Pioneer Hardware Merchants. Clyde Hale, who has had charge of the ladies furnishings department of Minor & Co. for the nast vear and a half, has resigned his position with that firm and will leave the first of the week with his family for C alifor nla. Mr. Hale expects to locate in Slskyou county, Wm. Haylor. local ieweler. return ed home from Portland Tuesday evening after spending several days in the metropolis buying t, stock of goods for his store. Sss A. R. REID for your Rough and Dressed Lumber, Wood and Posts At the Mill or delivered ?