iv;i
T'.Vo
The Gazette -Times
j
Tf'E HF1TNF.R GAZETTE, EstaKUW March SO, 1897. I
18, 182. j v"""aaii rcorury la. is is.
THE lir ITNKR TIMES, EUbtihfd November
robiiOii-d wry Thurday Morainf by VAWTER AND SPENCER CR.4WFORD.rd entered at the post
olf.ce t Heppner, Oregon mi eond-claaa natter.
OFFICIAL PAPER FOR MORROW COUNTY
How Wisdom Will Win
By Richard Lloyd Jones
Quite to its amazement Wall Street woke up one
morning recently to find Henry Ford the richest
man in the world. W.hat amazed them most was
that he had grown rich in spite of them.
Time was when Wall Street refused to help
Ford, when it looked upon him as a questionable
rMi and wanted eleven per cent. Now Ford is
propping up the plutocrats of wobbly Wall Street
with a loan of nearly $200,000,000. With finer
spirit he is letting them have it at four per cent.
Mr. Ford made his mammoth fortune in a clean
and splendid way. It is no crime to be rich. It is
not ethically wrong to acquire the greatest fortune
if you have gained that fortune by helping men in
stead of hurting them.
John D. Rockefeller acquired a great fortune.
Much of his fortune was made by the most despic
able practices. He brazenly defied the laws of the
land. He was not a man-helper. To gain his own
ends he would cruelly crush. His ambition was to
corner a commodity. He bought up hundreds of
patents and suppressed them because they econ
omized for the consumer on oil consumption. .
Ford created something. He made an instru
ment that consumes more Rockefeller gasoline than
all the oil-consuming devices known before. By
his inventive mathematical and mechanical genius
Mr. Ford caused an enormous increase in the Rock
efeller wealth. Compared to him John D. was a
one-evhnder affair.
Rockefeller is not a loved name. He is not re
vered. He is a very old man now. His face is
crisscrossed with lines, tears ago a troubled con
cience overtook him and he set out to square hinv
self. It is possible for a man to do that that is,
if our Christian faith is practicable.
Polluted water will run itself pure, so will taint
ed money. Rockefeller began his substantial phil
anthropies by the endowment of a theological
school in Rocheser, New York. Then he hurled a
great university into one city and a hospital into
another. Since then he has been bolstering up
weak colleges, creating great pedagogical and re
search foundations, and splendidly subsidizing a
benignant life-rescue work through bacteriological
laboratories, hospitals and feeding stations the
wide world over.
With all his undeniable iniquities, the Rockefel
ler who defied out courts will die. The Rockefel
ler who is trying to save life all around the world
and after saving it to lift it up to higher and finer
altitudes, is he Rockefeller who is going to live.
What will Henrv Ford do with all his fabulous
wealth? Unlike Rockefeller, he has not cramped
his character to get his money. He is not burden
ed with Rockefellers handicap. But with all
Rockefeller's handicap, Rockefeller may yet over
take Ford in the enduring race, unless Ford does
more wisely with his greater wealth.
When wealth reaches beyond the proportions of
supplying rational personal needs, it becomes not
an asset but a responsibility.
Henry Ford has proven himself to be 100 per
cent the right-minded fortune builder. Future
generations will measure him not by his ability to
acquire but by his power to serve through spending.
The Rockefeller-Ford race for nches is over.
Ford wins. Now the race for wise spending is on.
In this great race wisdom will win.
"Cash In" On Experiments
Without doubt the subject of road building is go
ing to be the greatest single item of expense next
to schools which every community will have to con
sider in coming years. Good roads are a present
day necessity.
Millions have now been spent in experimental
road construction in western states and the time
has come for the public to cash in on the results
obtained from various kinds of road pavement test
ed under actual daily use over a period of years.
What the taxpaver wants is a road which will out
live the bond issue which provides for its construc
tion and which can be built at a minimum first cost
and will require a minimum amount for mainten
ance.
Before public contracts are awarded for large
amounts of future hardsurfacing of highways, pub
lic officials should be required to check up on pub
lie highways in various states and see what types
of hardsurfacing are giving the maximum service
at a minimum of expense for first cost and main
tenance.
This is what a private corporation would do if it
was spending millions of its own money. This is
what public officials should be required to do when
spending millions of the taxpayers' money.
Before marriage a man is willing to admit that
he is unworthy of his wife, but after marriage he
acts as though he had sacrificed himself.
Debts Not to Be Cancelled.
The refusal of the Harding administration to
yield to propaganda for cancellation, in whole or in
part, of foreign debts to this country is in keeping
witii tne overwhelming sentiment in the United
States.
There are two outstanding unanswerable argu
ments against the cancellation of European debts
to the United States government. First, it is a mis
nomer to speak of the cancellation of European
debts as "wiping them out." It would not mean
that. It would mean the transference of those
debts to the backs of the American taxpayers.
Loans to European nations were made out of
funds from sate of Liberty bonds in this country.
These bonds are the outstanding public indebted
ness of the United States government. They must
be paid when they mature. If the portion which
Europe obtained from proceeds of these bonds
$11,000,000,000 is not paid by Europe then it
must be raised by federal taxes imposed upon
Americans.
In short, the cancellation of European debts
means adding $1 1.000,000,000 to the tax bill of the
United States. It is sheer folly to presume that
the American taxpayers will consent to any such
procedure.
The other outstanding argument against cancel
lation of Europe's just debts to the United States
government is that to do so would only make Eu
rope's situation worse. Most of the propaganda
being disseminated to the epect that Europe is in
a desperate situation financially and can never get
on her feet unless her debts to us are cancelled,
is false and is put out for the purpose of mislead
ing tne American public. That Europe s finances
are in a bad way and that conditions in Europe are
very bad, is true. But that the situation is due to
the debts which Europe owes this country and that
it would be improved by the cancellation of these
debts is not true.
The critical conditions in Europe today are due
to the policies of European nations.
iney plead poverty, but it is notorious that thev
are finding billions of dollars with which to engage
in war and prepare for future wars.
They plead inability to pay their honest debts to
the United States, but they are able to find hun
dreds oi millions of dollars to invest in other coun
tries for the purpose of extending their foreign
trade.
They insist they are facing bankruptcy, but they
are not making any effort to reduce their govern
ment expenses and discharge a veritable army of
public employees. In some European countries
there is one person out of every five on the public
payroll.
They are pleading inability to raise money to
meet interest due the United States on loans made
to them in the hour of their extremity, but they
are finding hundreds of millilons of dollars to pay
out in support of such socialistic propositions as
pensions for unemployed, the very payment of
which encourages idleness and retards the return
of industrial production to a normal level.
It has become perfectly apparent that Europe is
not going to curtail her armaments, forego her
commercial rivalries and lulst for more territory,
increase production of her peaceful industries, cut
out governmental extravagances, and make an hon
est endeavor to practice economy so long as she
believes she will never have to "pay up." Nothing
will bring Europe to her senses quicker and make
for world peace and the return to normal condi
tions throughout the world than a realization that
the United States govrnment not only will refuse
to listen to any proposal to cancel European debts,
on the other hand will insist that these debts and
the interest on them be met.
Nothing encourages the spendthrift so much as
the belief that he can easily obtain more money
when that which he has is gone. Nothing so quick
ly brings him to his senses as the cutting off of his
allowance. Nothing will force him to honest toil
except the necessity of working in order to obtain
enough money o sustain him. Very often it re
quires the pounding of the sheriff on the door to in
cite some folks to industry and economy. That is
the situation today in practically every European
country.
People who are seldom annoyed about time will
soon be reminded of how many shopping days there
are until Christmas.
i Live Cecil News Items.
Mis MiUlr-ed Henrikstn of Cecil
school and Miss Violet Bedford of
Rhea Siding school and their re
spective pupils pave a fine program
at the Rhea Siding schoolhoasa on
Tuesday night. We heard it rumored
that Master Noel Streeter of Cecil
was the star performer of the evening
out of a first class performance of
the other numerous pupils present.
A pie sale, followed by dancing, end
ed splendid entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Minor of Hepp
ner and Mrs. Phil Brady and son of
lone were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Krebs at The Last Camp on Mon
day and Tuesday before leaving for
Portland, where Mr. Minor will reside
for the winter. Our best wishes are
extended to him and we hope his
health will soon be restored.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shaw arrived
in Cecil on Tuesday from Saskatche
wan. Canada and will visit Butterby
Flats for some time. Alfred declares
there is no place so good to him as
Oregon more especially Cecil, and
he hopes to make his home here. We
wish Mr. and Mrs. Shaw every suc
cess. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Thompson and
daughter of Heppner were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. George Krebs at The
Last Camp on Sunday. Bob has bought
a large quantity of hay from Minor
A Krebs on their Cecil ranch and will
ship sheep in later on to feed on the
line hay grown in Sunny Cecil. -
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henriksen of
Strawberry ranch chaperoned a large
party of young people who took in the
masquerade ball at lone on Saturday
night. We understand Roy Stender of
Seldomseen ranch, Cecil, carried off
second prise as a gorgeous toreador.
Don't forget to take in the dance
at Cecil Hall on the 11th. Good music
good time and supper served by Mrs.
T. H. Lowe. Democratic sandwiches,
republican pickles, independent cakes
and congress coffee on the menu.
Rev. C. W. Duboise of Vancouver
gave a splendid service in Cecil Hall
on Monday night which was very
much enjoyed by all present. Between
twenty-five and thirty people attend
ed the service.
George Terry of Ewing had several
of his fingers injured while at work
on Friday, and after having his
wounds treated at Heppner he is now
progressing fine.
George A. Miller and son Elvin of
Highview ranch were visitors at the
county seat on Wednesday, and are
now busy grading on the county roads.
A carload of fine lambs which Mrs.
Pat Farley sold during the week, were
shipped from Cecil on Tuesday, going
to Illinois.
Ellis Minor of The End of The
Trail ranch near lone was doing busi
ness in Cecil on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Willey and family of
The Willows were calling on their
Cecil friends on Sunday.
William Chandler and son of Wil
low creek ranch were business men
in Heppner on Monday.
Kenneth Mahoney and party of
friends from Heppner were visiting
the Mayor on Sunday.
Miss Mary Chandler of Willow
creek ranch was calling in Cecil on
Saturday.
Miss Minnie Ries, teacher of Four
Mile achool, was calling in Cecil on
Tuesday.
How to Buy World Peace
The Japs and the Germans glory in war. They
teach their sons that the noblest deed in life is to
die in battle. Every American mother believes,
however, that service is greater than sacrifice. She
believes in sacrifice when sacrifice is the last ser
vice her son can render. But she would have him
so serve that he would not be called upon to make
the supreme sacrifice.
By falsifying a telegram the German Bismarck
forced a wholly unwarranted war of conquest upon
France. Ever since that crusade of conquest Ger
many busily prepared for "Der Tag," when she
would rule the world. Austria, Russia and Italy
were to be her quick assets. She would conquer
France. Then England. With that accumulated
power she planned to work out her already plotted
scheme through the help of Mexico to invade our
country across the Rio Grande. Thank God, all
this was prevented.
Germany now says she cannot pay her indemni
ty. Germany whines.
France is fearful of Germany, as she has reason
to be.
The German mark is practically worthless; but
Germany is not bankrupt. Far from it. Germany
is rich. The Germans are getting rich fast.
Gold is an arbitrary standard of exchange. The
Germans are an ingenious people. They find it to
their advantage to establish another form of ex
change among themselves. They appraise com
modities and exchange commodities direct.
Robert Brewer, the head of the Exchange Na
tional Bank of Tulsa, Okla., who has just returned
from Europe, says: "You can't legislate paper
money into power, but you can establish a com
modity appraisal exchange for the whole world as
Germany has done. Then we can make Germany
pay her debts, not with marks but with products."
That is sound.
This done, America should follow the Borah plan
of trading in our war claims for tight riveted assur
ances of peace.
If by this process we buy the peace of the world,
we would get world peace at a bargain counter
price, and our sons would be saved.
The election is over. Walter Pierce is elected
governor, and that by a good, substantial majority.
This comes pretty hard to a lot of us republicans,
especially those who backed their partisanship
with good, hard dollars and had a democratic friend
walk off with the kale. Then it is rather hard to
have to take the jibes, but we shall all live through
it. Walter will doubtless make us a pretty good
governor, and we are sure of one thing, if he keeps
all the promises made to the people of Oregon
during the campaign, he will have a man's job for
the greater portion of his four years of incum-
bancy. Things never turn out quite so bad as pre
dicted in a heated political campaign, and there
will be a chance for us all to get along and our
differences, if any real differences exist, will soon
be forgotten in the new order of things. And then
if should be rather nice to change the personnel of
the job holders about the state building down at
Salem and let the public gaze on new faces for a
season.. The job holders will be there under a new
administration, and we doubt not but there will be
just as many as at present, and they will be fully
as eager to draw down the pay check from the
state.
IT'S TOASTED
one extra process
which gives a
delicious flavor
LUCKY
STRIKE
CIGARETTE,
Shell Fish!
DO YOU ENJOY SHELL
FISH!
Oysters
Clams
Crab
Served in any style to
your order.
Our Sunday dinner should
also attract you on these
warm summer days.
Bring the - !fe and have
dinner with us.
Elkhorn Restaurant
Heppner
Gilliam & Bisbee's
j& Column j&
.Come in and get the County
Agent's machine for the dry treat
ment of your wheat Copper Car
bonate. The work is perfectly
done and economically. Get your
order in early as it takes some
time to make one.
We have sold all kinds of grain
drills and have decided that the
Kentucky double-run feed is the
best suited for this territory,
Come in and look them over for
yourself.
The Revolving weeder is the
one that gets the weeds.
If your are going to use the dry
treatment for your seed wheat,
you can not afford to pass up the
Calkins machine.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. May of Lone
Star ranch were visiting in Cecil on
Sunday.
Mr. nd Mrs. J. 1. McEntire and
children ot Killarney left for Hepp
ner on Friday.
Wanted By permanent renter res
idence elose in to main street-Inquire
this office. It.
New Legion Chief
Col. Alvin W. Owsley, of Beau
mont, Tex., is the new Commander-in-Chief
of the American Legion,
elected last week at New Orlean.
Cooking Utensils ms CLEAN
33 feajT " For quick results on
all metalware use
SAPOLIO
Cleans Scours Polishes
HWMtni Em). Mortu'i Sou C, Ntv Trfc, U. 1 A.
acDoa
XJCD
llllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
WILL you have I
s your old suit . I
j fixed up, or buy a I
f new one? Either f
j way, see f
Lloyd Hutchinson I
Where LEAN 5
Thev I LOTHES
'LEAN
mmmmm iiiiiiiiiiiiiri
illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli;
Announcement
I have secured the STUDEBAKER Agency
for this territory and will be able to
supply this popular car.
The LIGHT SIX at , $1,190.00
The SPECIAL SIX at $1,525.00
The BIG SIX at . . . $1,950.00
The Light Six at this price i3 the best car bar
gain for this country. These prices
are for delivery here.
KARL L BEACH, Lexington, Oregon
BLANKETS
RSffiffl
OREGON CITY WOOL
EN MILLS
I "HUDSON BAY" Virgin Wool, and no bet
H tpr hlanket made. For a cheanpr hlanket.
we also carry the "FRESNO" a standard
brand.
PENDLETON INDIAN ROBES AND
SHAWLS
Fine Showing in Artistic Patterns
and Colorings.
Sam Hughes Go.
Phone Main 962
Good Printing Is Our Hobby The Gazette-Times
Gilliam & Bisbee
MMMMmMmmMMMmmm
WHEN THERE'S A SONG IN
YOUR HEART THERE'S THE
WORLD AT YOUR HEARTH
Verily, music is sunshine on a dreary day !
Such an easy comfort to acquire, too, that
every person should share it; the best music
of the earth can be heard on
BRUNSWICK
which, playing all makes of records at their
best, enables you to hear the artists you de
sire, no matter for whom they may sing ex
clusively. Jack Mulligan
Sherman-Clay & Co.'s Representative, at
Harwood's Jewelry
Store
Odd Fellows Bldg., Heppner
Sheet Music Phonographs Records
HOUSE CLEANING
TIE
Calls, among other
' things, for a good
Broom
We have just received
a large shipment of
excellent brooms, at
remarkably low prices
quality considered.
A white enamel broom
holder free with each
Phelps Grocery Company
PHONE 53