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The Gazette-Times PUBLISHED WEEKLY AND DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF MORROW COUNTY Volume 42, Number 20. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 1925. ' Subscription $2.00 Per Year L E Good Prizes to Be Offered For Threshed Grain Exhibits. AGENT HAS CHARGE Winning Exhibit! Will be Sent to Ex position In Portland; Premium List Published Boob. A threshed grain show will be ft future of the 1826 Rodeo ind exhib its (re now being prepared. The show is in charge of County Agent Horse who will be assisted by a committee of farmers and business men. Only threshed samples of commercially grown grain will be eligible for entry, and good cash and other prises will be provided for the winning exhibits, which will be sent to Portland to compete in the hay and grain show held in connection with the Interna tional Livestock Exposition there in November. Mr. Morse states that he expects a large number to participate in the show, and in spite of the bad year and the preponderance of spring sown grain, he believes there will be some mighty fine exhibits and compe tition will be keen. The premium list is being prepared and will be published soon. The arrangements for the other features of the Rodeo are going on apace. C. W. McNamer, one of the committee having charge of the stock and grounds for the show, states that good progress is being made In se curing horses and cattle, and that some extra hard bucking broncs have been located over in the John Day country. These, with the string that is owned by the association and those which may be secured from the Round-Up association of Pendleton, will give the busters a run for their money and make the competition in the riding division unusually strong. The list of events and regulations has been published and is being aent out to all who may be interested. It is as follows: 1. Saddle Horse Race First prita $16.00; second prise J 5. 00 Entrance fee $1.60; money added. Condltlona One-half mile race. Saddle horses used for range use only eligible. Kiders to wear sombrero, chaps and spurs, stock saddle not less than 25 pounds in weight, bridle with stiff bit. 2. Pony Express Race Throe Dsyt fleet Time. 1st prise $.r0.00; 2nd $20.00; 8rd $10.00 No entrance fee. Conditiona A three-day race. Four trips around track each day. Each rider to have two ponies in charge of two assistants. Kider must wear sombrero and chaps; ssddle to weigh not less than 26 pounds. Rider must mount unassisted. Same horses to be used each day herring accidents. Best time In three days wins. 3. Calf Roping 1st prise $7.60; 2nd $2.60. Entrance fee $1.50 each day. Money added. Conditions Calf to be given 30-ft. start and roped from horse; must be thrown by hand and hog tied. 4. Boys' Pony Race 1st prise $7.50; 2nd $2.50; each day. ' Entrance fee $1.50; money added. Conditions H1 hands and under. H-mile dash, . 5. Steer Roping Beet time, three daye. 1st prise $40.00; 2nd $20; 3rd $10. Entrance fee $2.50; money added. Condltlona Rope and hog tie three feet crossed; to be roped, thrown and hog tied within IV minutes or con testants to withdraw at signal from Judges. Steer must be caught by both horns, half head or neck. Two wraps and half hitch to tie. Best time for three days wins. 6. Mule Riding 1st priso $5.00; 2nd $2.50. BEST RIDE EACH DAY. 7. Steer and Bull Riding $5.00 for Best Ride Each Day. 8. Bareback Riding $5.00 for Beat Ride Each Day. 9. Bucking Contest 1st prize $75; 2nd $40; 3rd $20. No entrance fee. Conditiona Riders to ride horses drawn with plain halters and double rein in saddles furnished by associa tion. Reins not to be tied together or wrapped around hand, one arm free. Riders to use chaps, spurs and sombreros; all riding slick and no changing hands on reins. No locked spurs. Not less than 7 riders drawn from preliminaries to ride in semi finals. Not less than four to be chos. en for finals. 10. Relay Race 1st prise $76; 2nd $40; 3rd $20. No entrance fee. . Condltlona A three-day race. Each rider to have three horses in charge of two assistants, one to hold and one to catch. Ridor to saddle, unsaddle mount and dismount unassisted and change horses each 8 trips around the track. Same horses to be used each day barring accidents. No cinch bsrr ed. In case of lost horse or flying the track, judges' decision governs. Rid era draw for place first day; second and third days take place In order in which they finish. Best time for the three days wins. 11. Steer Maverick Race $5.00 each day for first rope over horns or nock. 12. Quick Change Race 1st prlio $7.50; 2nd $2.50, each day. No entrance fee. Conditions Riders to put on chaps at Judgea' signal once around track, FOREST OFFICIALS EXTINGUISH FIRES AFTER HARD WORK Lightning Responsible For Seven teen Fires in Umatilla Forest ;i t One Camper Is Fined. Ranger J. G. Clauston returned to Heppner last evening and reports thaU the Umatilla forest from Ukiah to Spray ii now cleared of the numer ous forest fires, following ten days of hard work on the part of the officials and their crews of men. These fires in the forest, some 17 in number, were set by lightning in the storm that passed over this sec tion the middle of week before last, and before they could be brought un der control they had burned an area of at least 100 acres. The grass and underbrush in the forest is very dry and fires spread rapidly, so it took a lot of hard work on the part of the seven officials and their crew of 30 additional men and boys. The officials would appreciate a few heavy show ers of rain at this time, and should they arrive soon, the danger from fires for the season will have passed. Mr. Clauston also reports one fire left by a camper, Vere hale of Hepp ner, over toward Ukiah. Hale thought the fire had been extinguished, but it started up after he left it. The officials arrested him and he was tak en to Pilot Kock and assessed a fine of $10. Fires In the Umatilla forest arising from carelessness on the part of campers and others have been very few this season and much care seems to be exercised on their part, but there is no guarding against the work of the elements, and lightning has done the most of the fire start-, ing, the conditions being such that blazes spring up readily from the thunder bolts. Brother of Local Man Dies at Buena Vista (East Orcgonian) Albert Bird McCarty, who died re cently near Buena Vista, Oregon, was well known to old residents ol this city, for he farmed in this neighbor hood for many years. Mr. McCsrty was born October 23, 1849, near Buena Vista, and was the second of 14 children. His parents were born in Missouri, and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1846. Alex ander McCarty, father of Albert, was one of Oregon's early day ministers, being a minister in the Christian church. He resided at Amity, Ore. Mr. McCarty moved to California with his psrenta in 1858, returning to Oregon in 1870. In 1874 he mar ried Louisa Catharnie McLaughlin. In 1880 the family moved to Umatilla county, where they engaged in farm ing for SO years. On April 1, W01, Mr. McCarty was made a Master Ma son in Umatilla Lodge No. 40, A. F. & A. M. He was later elected wor shipful master and served in that ca pacity for three years. Leaving Umatilla county the family spent three years in Alberta, Canada. and 12 years in and near Portland. Though having been in the Christian church, he joined the Sunnysidc Methodist church Easter Sunday, 1922. He returned to Buena Vista just a month before his death. He is sur vived by his widow, Mrs. Louisa Cath arine McCarty, three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wlniler of Canby, Oregon; Mrs. Pearl Case of Portland, Mrs. Ofa Willard of Buena Vista, and three sons, Albert Guy, Roy Dell and Hu bert Bird, all of Portland. Eleven grandchildren also survive as do four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Truitt, Mrs. Minnie Price, Mrs. Mattie Udell, Mrs. Clara Johnson, all of California, and three brothers, Granville McCarty of Heppner, Ore., and Alexander and Arthur of Saratoga, California. FOR SALE Sixty-five head year ling Hampshire rams, all purebred, good type, excellent condition. Can make up single deck or full carload, with straight Hamps or part Cots, or can be delivered by trucks. Reason able prices. Come and see or wire Link A Wilson, McMinnville, Oregon. put on saddle and finish at the wire. 13. Special Race 1st prite $16.00; 2nd $5.00; each day. 14. Cowboy Race 1st priie $15.00; 2nd $5.00 Entrance fee $1.60; money added. Conditiona One-quarter mile race. Saddle horses used for range use only eligible. Riders to wear sombreros, chaps and spurs; stock saddle not less than 26 pounds in weight; bridle with stiff bit. 15. Cow Milking Contest Last two days only. $10 priie each day for first milk de livered to judges'. Must be in associa tion bottles. Best All Around Cowboy A beautiful prite, put up by mer chants and business men of Heppner, will be presented to the best all around cowboy, making the most points In the 1925 Rodeo. Winners must enter into not less than two competitive events. Points to be divided as follows: Bucking 60 35 16 Roping 60 35 16 Relay 15 10 Pony Express 15 10 Saddle Horse Race 6 8 Cowboy Race 5 8 Other competitive events 6 3 1 The management reserves the right to make any changes necossary for the benefit of either the contestants or management. Contestants and participants as sume all risk to person or stock while upon the grounds, the management extending an invitation to all, but only upon conditions stated. All entries close at 6 p, m., Septem ber 23rd. Winners of Cowboy Race, Saddle Horse Rnce and Boys' Pony Race are eliminated from entering same races following days, T County Court met fh regular aes- sion at the Court House in Heppner, Oregon, on Wednesday, the 6th day of August, 1925, with all officers pres ent, when were had the following pro ceedings, to-wlt: Court approved! rejected, continued or allowed in part the bills that were presented against the County and or dered warranta drawn in payment thereof aa per notation on the face thereof. Court approved the bond of Lee Mead as treasurer of the North Mor row County Fair which Fair is to be held Oct. 2 and 3. Court approved the petition calling for an election to vote on the matter of issuing $550,000 road bonds and ordered a special election to be held on Sept. 14, 1925, for such purpose. The following bills were ordered paid: Frank O. Rasmus, No. 18 $ 84.38 C. B. Orai, Sealer 10 25 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co., Cur. Ex. 39.15 Lydia Ritchie, Wid. Pen 10.00 Rebecca Knight, Wid. Pen 26.00 Dorothy Patterson, Wid. Pen. 10.00 Minnie Zochert, Wid. Pen 10.00 Ida Fletcher, Poor 15.00 Jess Kirk, Poor . 30.00 Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co., Cur. Ex. 29.60 L. P. Davidson, County Court 2'i.bO G. A. Bleakman, County Ct. 20.00 Geo. McDuffee, Sheriff 14.30 Bushong & Co., Sheriff 4.8S Glass 4 Prudhomme, Sheriff 10.87 lrwin-Hodson, Clerk 5.58 J. J. Wells, Assessor ('.00 Gaiette-Times, Office 38.60 M. D. Clark, Court House . 1.25 J. O. Hager, Court House 521.88 Heppner Light Co., Ct. House B2.37 Woodstock Co., Court House 140.00 Heppner Elevator Co., Court House 30.00 Gets It Co., Court House . 1.25 H. M. Walker, Supt 47.89 Violet Archer, Poor - 69.00 Elkhorn Rest., Poor 18.90 Jap Walker, Poor 20.00 Wm. Wilson, Poor ..- 10.00 Mildred Clowry, Poor 40.00 A. L. Ayers, et a.. Coroner 58.10 A. E. Perry, Watermaster . 8.50 S. E. Notson, Diet. Atty 69.08 A. II. Johnston, Health 6.50 G. Nash, Rebate 134.50 Vuaghn & Sons, Rebate 15.87 Mrs. T. W. Rippee, Cir. Ct... 6.50 Peoples Hdw. Co., Court Hse. 6.55 C. P. Brown, No. 16 15.00 Martin Reid, No. 16 2.65 W. O. Bayless, Roads 66.90 G. W. Kirk, No. 20 7.40 M. A. Frye, Gen. Road 6.67 F. E. Parker, No. 19 213.63 State. Acci. Com., Roads 84.75 K. E. Harbison, No. 6 2.99 Arlington National Bank, No. 2 31.46 H. L. Rasmussen, No. 18 241.73 . Bleakman Co., Gen 12.00 O.-W. W. R. & N. Co., No. 1 76.50 Howard Cooper Co., Roads .... 271.00 Pyle A Grimes, Bridge 112.23 Pac. Powder Co., General .... 187.53 Union Oil Co., General 178.63 J. W. Kirschner, General 70.00 F. Shively, General 20.66 Latourell Auto Co., General .80 Peoples Hdw. Co., General .... 27.81 W. L. McCalcb, General 10.45 W. P. Prophet, General 9.00 M. L. Case, General 24.72 Humphreys Drug Co., Gen. .. 3.04 Eugene Clark, No. 14 1.50 State Acci. Com., Roads' 31.54 Bank of lone, Roads 152.46 F. & S. National Bank, Roads 821.76 1st National Bank, Roads ... 1.515 -.'0 What About Mothers? State Board of Health, It has been said that to become a mother is more dangerous than to be a soldier in a front-line trench. While this is something of an exaggcratioi (particularly in states like Oregon, where the people live under good con ditions) it docs remind us that mo therhood is a much more dangerous undertaking than it has any right to be. In 1924, in Oregon 108 mothers tost their lives in giving birth to children. It is certain that a large proportion of these deaths was un necessary, and would not have oc curred if the proper precautions had been taken. During the same year, 828 infants died. Many of them could have been saved If their mothers had had a bet ter understandnig of their care, es pecially during sickness. Education of mothers and mothers-to-bo would save many lives both their own and their children's. For this reason, the Bureau of Child Hygiene of the Or egon State Board of Health has pre pared a aeries of letters to prospec tive mothers, which are sent monthly before the baby comes, and for four months thereafter. These letters take up, in a simple way, the things a mother should know and should do to prepare for her baby's coming. They advise her of the precautions she should take at various times, and what danger sig nals to look for. They tell her how to go about conserving her health, and that of her unborn child. The second aeries of letters gives her pointers on taking care of the new baby, In the samo way. Many expressions of appreciation have been received from women who received these letters and from their doctors. It does not seem to be gen rally known, however, that the let ters are available. Physicians who have patients whom they would like the series sent to, should send the patient's name to the Bureau of Child Hygiene, State Board of Health, Port land. Prospective mothers who would like the letters should send a request to the same offico. A selection of the best pamphlets and literature available on vnrious subjects connected with the letters Is sent out with the latter. There is no cost whatever connected with this service, The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. A. II. Johnston en Monday evening, August 17 at 7:30, for the purpose of finishing the tray cloths for Hospital 77. A large at tendance is desired. CORN ON" THE COB LOOKS TTSNDEa. AMD SdVMT-" SPREMS BUTT6B. WOJT OP WMlCrlRUWStHjPOW PLATS AMP TABLE CLOT . SPBtVKLeS SALT! WISHES fie HAD PUBBEH tXOVBJ AWD BATHING- SUIT WATERS AT MOVTIt Steps ow the starter. ASAii f CASTS ETIQUETTE ASIDE AMD TAKES 6IRM WASP OW COS HITTING OK ALL 5lH.ES f f WOWSERS WHV SOME OWE tOeSHT INVENT MP ffUAHPS FOP CORM EATERS ? ? LIGHTS MUST BE LEGAL BY SEPTEMBER New Automobile Law Goes Into Effect and Is Subject to En forcement on That Date. September 1, 1925, chapter 323 of the laws of 1925, regulating- the ad justment of motor vehicle lights in Oregon goes into effect, and, inas- -tt th lw aa wits H mutor vehicles within tho state will have been provided with approved lighting equipment, properly adjusted according to legal standard, enforce ment of the provisions of the law will begin upon that date by the traffic division of the department of Secre tary of State. No lighting station can legally ad just lights until it has on display, in a conspicuous place, a certificate of authorization issued by the Secre tary of State and no mechanic can legally adjust lights until he has been examined and licensed so to Jo, and his certificate of authorization must also be made available upon de mand. To- date 44 light adjusting stations have been approved through out the state and licenses have been issued to 119 qualified adjustors. Applications for appointment as authorized light adjusting stations are being received daily, and, as rap idly as they are equipped with fa cilities for testing and adjusting, they are inspected by an officer of the state traffic department, and if approved, a certificate of authority is issued. Ap plications are also being received for appointment as authorized light ad justers and licenses are being issued as rapidly as compliance with legal requirements is established. Magneto Type of Lights Obsolete, The old magneto type of headlights will not meet with the requirements of the law and all cars operating un der this type of illumination must be reequipped with electric or acetylene systems before they can operate on the public highways on and after September H The change can be made at nominal cost Adjustment receipts cannot be is sued by the adjuster for any device which has not been tested by the Uni ted States Bureau of Standards and approved by the Secretary of State. To date 17 different head lamps, re flectors and control devices have passed the test and been approved by the Secretary of State and this list is furnished each authorized light adjusting station and must be posted conspicuously upon a bulletin board provided for that purpose. As tests are completed additions will be made to the authorized lists. A maximum charge of 75 cents is allowed by law for light adjusting service, exclusive of equipment to conform to legal requirements. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson, son Homer and daughter C.reta, of Drew sey, Orrgon, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Keen ey of Monument and Mr. and MrB. C. II . Clapshaw of Willapa, Wash., were in Heppner Wednesday on a return trip from Mount Hood. Mrs. Keeney and Mrs. Anderson are sisters of Mrs. D. M. Ward and while here they all visited for a few hours in the camp ing park. Mr. and Mrs. Clapshaw have been at the Ward farm for some time. J - "IK - t oas re n ' SEED WHEAT AND RYE We saved you money last spring on seed wheat lind be .Hove we csn repeat this fall. We hare sample of seed, some certified, some not. Iet us hare a chance to show bur samples. POULTRY 81 rri.lES CORN FI.OVR Brown Warehouse Co. WE DELIVER WITHIN CITY LIMITS, 0ES-IVS OW EASTER ai EHD f PBTeRMlwet) To BE fweAT AVP K-OT OiSV I RECiSTEaS PLB,UB6 !; HAKES FIRST TURN WITHOUT fiKlDDlWS- . All cammed op f f f Took last Two bows without MISSlMr A STROKE J HAD TO LEAVE "CUT OUT'wiPE OKU- WISHES FOR BATH Tt3 AkD TURKISH TOWEL" f USES TABLE C LOTH VVtlEM , WAITER'S BACK IS TURW0D f FOR SALE Household goods. See Mrs. Hanson Hughes. According to a dispatch in yester day's Oregonian, Paul Hendrix of White Salmon, Wash., formerly of Heppner, seems to be in serious trou ble, the result of indulgnig in too much rank moonshine. He is accused of drawing a pistol on some parties over that way, one of them a lady, and threatening to shoot them, be cause of some fancied grievance. Fol lowing this, and seemingly fearing for Jji own. life h disappeared and has so far managed to keep ahead of the officers. Hendrix lived in Hepp ner for about a year with his family when he was foreman in the office of the Herald, and is quite well known here. Since leaving Heppner he has had a positoin on the paper at White Salmon. Mrs. Guy Boyer is anticipating a visit in the near future from her brother, Captain Everett May and wife. Capt. May won renown in the World War as a member of the fa mous 91st Division. He has been a military instructor in Clemson col lege, South Carolina, for some time, and was just recently married to Miss Verna Weaver of New York, who was formerly a college friend of his at O. A. C. Capt. May has been appoint ed to a military post in the Hawaiian islands and sailed early in the sum mer from New York via. Panama canal to San Francisco. He will visit Heppner and his parents in The Dalles before leaving the Pacific Coast. At a meeting of the school board held on last evening, Miss Thelma Miller of Portland was elected to the position of instructor in domestic science, and the full corps of teachers is now secured for the opening of the fall term. Those chosen are: Jas. M. Burgess, superintendent, Chas. Glenn Smith, principal, Breynton R. 1 Finch, principal 8th grade, Mrs. Ed- j na Turner, Mrs. Elizabeth Dix. Har-1 riet Case, Edith Coon, Amy E. Finch, i Noreen Nelson, Charlotte A. New-' house, Helen V. Frederickson, Francis H. Simpson, Anabel Denn, Thelma Miller. ; A very unique lawn party was held on Mrs, Guy Boyer's lawn Thursday Afternoon last, with Mrs. Boyer and Mrs. Arthur McAtee as hostesses. Both ladies proved to be equal to the occasion of entertaining perfectly and each guest pronounced the afternoon a decided success. There were twenty eight guests and bridge was played. Mrs. Paul Gemmell receiver first prize with Mrs. J. O. Hager, second. The yard was arranged in the form of a miniature forest with evergreen trees, massive boquets and clover lawn in evidence. Delicious refreshments were served. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Johnston re turned home Tuesday from a short vacation trip. They went to Wallowa lake where the doctor attended the medical convention and then to Trout Lake, Wash., for a few days of trout fishing. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Davis have moved from the Lillian Cochran res idence to the J. L. Yeager house re cently vacated by Russell Anderson and wife. Miss Lucy Coffee is visiting with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coffee, on Court street. By A. B. CHAPLN first stop ? ? Butter, drops on Tie .wowpers IrSASOUaE iviLL CLEAN IT "? FlafffcT-RS STICKY I feels prop ofsoo rOwwiwc. UP ARM TEETH PEEL MOST UNCOMFORTABLE - must do something- f J f SEARCHES FOflTOOTHPlCK-KIO LUCK TBiES FORK-WO GOOD J Hope lady At wet table Vobh't notice , but simply has to . Disengage those pesky husks OH?'" FARMERS' DOLLAR IS NOT ABOVE PAR Department of Agriculture Figures Based on Prices Which Few Far mers Received for Products. Recent reports from the Depart ment of Agriculture, which have been widely copied by the press, state that the dollar received by the farmer for his products is above par and is equal to 103 in purchase of other commod ities. "This conclusion U hardly fair, says C. E. Spence, State Market Ag ent, "as it is based on the present price of wheat at terminals at about $1.40 per bushel, while about 85 per cent of last year's crop was aold be fore and closely following harvest, at from 80 cents to $1.20 per bushel, at interior points. Many farmers bought back seed wheat and paid as high as $2.7$ per bushel. Wheat prices at $1.40 to $2.00 do not help the farmer when he hasn t any to sell. Mr. Spence says this is also true of cattle and hogs. "The present price of cattle is about 20 per cent higher than that of last fall and win ter, when the bulk of cattle were marketed. The price of hogs now is 20 to 30 per cent higher than last fall. "The cost of necessities, such as cloth and clothing, is still 193; fuel and lighting 196; building materials 179; household furnishings 176; farm implements 192 wholesale prices as compared with 153 for farm products. These figures are based on 1910-1914 prices estimated at 100." The Dalles Market Progressing. A public market was started at The Dalles June 16, and Paul E. Fowler reports that it is growing steadily, notwithstanding that it is rather a hard proposition to make a success of such an undertaking in city where credit is the rule. The market opened with six farmers selling, and sales averaged from $30 to $40 per day. July 10 there were thirteen selling. the average was from $75 to $100 per day, and it is steadily increasing. The directors state that the under- taking is a decided success. Want Quality Payment. At a recent dairymen's conference n Canada a resolution was passed asking the government to make pay ment for milk according to the but- terfat content compulsory, irrespec tive of the purpose for which it was used. The dairymen pointed out that while many of the milk purchasers insisted on a minimum standard of butterfat, they did not pay patrons any bonus for milk that tested above the standard, and it resulted in herds with high butterfat being penalized. Demand for standards in all products is fast spreading over the country. and the State Market Agent thinks that it is but a matter of time when un under-grade product will have small chance on a popular market. Co-OperaUre Holdbacks. "Here is the situation as I see it," says C. E. Spence. "If farmers re ceived fair prices on their products today the prdoucts would go to the consumers at so high prices they would not buy beyond absolute neces sity therefore prices would be forced down for lack of demand. And it seems to me that the cooperative movement has to go much further than simply pooling and selling col lectively. The huge marketing ex penses have got to be lowered, the middle profits largely eliminated, and freight and express charges come down. Solid organization can bring these about. If organized labor was strong enough to shut out immigra tion to a great extent, farm organiza tion can cut out middle profits and get lowered transportation rates." J. O, Turner has finished his thresh ing on the farm north of Swaggart buttes and reports an average yield of better than 20 bushels, with grain of good quality. Mr. Turner and fam ily are in town today while he is getting some futures together prepar atory to rebuilding his farm home, destroyed three weeks ago by fire. SHUMWAY SEEKS NOMINATION FOR U. S. SENATOR Joint Representative is in Race Against Reelection of Senator Stanfield; Steiwer Silent. (Tuesday's East Oregonian) A. R. Shorn way, joint representa tive in the legislature from Umatilla and Morrow counties, will be a can didate for the republican nomination for United States senator at the pri mary election next spring. Over the long distance phone today Mr. Shum- way stated to the East Oregonian that he will enter the senatorial race. His statement confirmed reports from Portland upon the subject though none of the Portland papers had ear ned any statements from- Mr. Shum- way himself. According to the Milton man he will go to Portland in a few days. He is now working on a tentative draft of his platform and he may have it ready for announcement soon. At the last election Mr. Shumway was chosen as joint representative without opposition from the demo crats. In the republican primary he defeated William Barratt of Heppner for the republican nomination by a decisive vote. He polled a tremen dous vote in the east end of the coun ty and carried the county over his opponent by 1600 votes. Three Candidates Out. The entrance of Mr. Shumway into the race makes three avowed candi dates. Senator Stanfield has made no formal announcement of his candi dacy but it is taken for granted he will seek a renomination. J. J. Cross ley of Porrtland is also openly in the race. Others most generally dis cussed as possible candidates are Fred Steiwer, Pendleton, R. R. But ler, The Dalles, and Senator George W. Joseph of Portland. None of these men are openly in the race but they are being groomed with a possibility of entering if the situation seems fa vorable. A feature of the case being dis cussed just now is that a number of candidates in the field may work to the advantage of Stanfield. It is gen erally co seeded he may have better prospects ef success if he has a di vided opposition. On the other hand there is a chance the opposition may tend to crystalize around some one candidate so as to reduce the race to virtually a two man affair. Whether or not this can be brought about is an open question. Steiwer Says Nothing. Informed today of the definite an nouncement made by A. R. Shumway, Pendleton's prospective candidate. Fred Steiwer asked to be excused from making any comment. He wrs not surprised at the Milton man's an nouncement but did not care to ex press himself upon the subject. It is assumed that the Shumway candidacy will look largely to farm support. Mr. Shumway has been a farm organization leader for years and in the legislature was a tax re form champion. Another Morrow County Pioneer Called by Death John Harrison Edwards was born near Springfield, Illinois, April 5, 1847, and died at his home in Forest Grove, Oregon, August 7, 1925, be ing at the time of his death 72 years. 4 months and 2 days of age. In 1852 he crossed the plains with his par ents to the Willamette Valley. He lived to manhood near Monmouth, Oregon, moving to Umatilla county in the early 70'?. He was united in marriage to Oro Belle Mosier Novem ber 18, 1877, at Weston, Oregon. To this union were born five children, Oscar O. of Heppner, Erner E. of Forest Grove, Mrs. R. A. Thompson of Athena, John W. who died in in fancy, and Mrs. W. E. Davison of Bend. While living in Umatilla county he engaged in farming, moving to Mor row county near Heppner, locating m Sand Hollow, in Kwi, where he continued farming until seven years ago when he retired from nctive bus iness and moved to the Valley to spend the remainder of his days. Fraternally he was affiliated with the United Artisan lodge, being a member at Ltxir.gton. He was emersed in the Christian faith in 1867. Uncle John, aa he was commonly known hv his neighbors, was a man of sterling qualities. His word was as good as his bond and he was a loyal friend and faithful neighbor. Although he kept a roadhouse on the Sand Hollow farm for years it has often been said that John Edwards gave away more meals than he ever received pay for, but while so doing was keeping his children at home and remaining young ith them and their companions. The children far and near were his friends and nothing ploased him more than to tease some child before (rout ing them to a gvnerous feast of candy or even giving them money. Although in poor health during the past few months his death comes as a shock to his ninny Morrow county friends. His entire family were at his bedside when the end came Inst Friday morning. He has one grand child, Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Edwards. There is no flock however watched and tended. But one dead lamb is there; There is no fireside howso'er defend ed. But has one vacant chair. Contributed. CHARGED WITH NONSl TPOKT. Herb Instone was arretted Satur day upon complaint of his wife, being charged with nonsupport. Hi had a hearing in the court, of Justice Cor- nctt on Monday and was bound over to appear before the grand jury. FOR SAI.K-Crab apples. fc per lb., prepaid. A. E. Anderson, The Dalles. By Arthur BrisbsuM Farmer Should Learn. One Killed, It Pays. The Better Is Beaten. To the Last Man. Rubber jumped to 80 cents. That made everybody gasp. Then it wert to $1. Now it has reached $1.12. That is because His Majesty's British sub jects, who control the rubber market, know how to manage prices American farmers see crop prices dropping, and they are always uncer tain. That is because fanners who COULD control the price of food have no efficient organization. They have something to learn from the Rubber Trust, and a few other trusts. . At John Hopkins University, Bal timore's magnificent seat of learning, the able scientists report progress in the preparation of insulin, the reme dy for diabetes discovered by young doctors in Canada. The insulin diminishes the amount of sugar in the blood, thus curing diabetes. From insulin, as used hith erto, Johns Hopkins scientists have eliminated various chemical elements. One remaining ia called "fraction LZ." This highly concentrated insu lin, injected into the blood of a rab bit, reduced the sugar in its blood from 113 millimeters per cubic cen timeter to 39 within one hour. The sentimentalist who thinks it a shame to experiment with live rab bits would change his mind if he had a father or mother dying of diabetes. ' Robert Shroyer, twenty-eight, beat his wife in Frederick County, Mary Sand. Shroyer was tied to the whip ping post, ten lashes were applied to his back, "with a regulation black snake whip." The wifebeater de served the ten lashes and ten thous and. But it is the first time in ft long time that a white man has been of ficially whipped in Maryland. Did it really do any good? The man, for some reason, decides to beat his wife and does so. The people of a great State, for some reason, decide to beat the man and they do so. What's the difference? Why not make the man work for his wife about six months, instead of letting ft great State imitate a wife-beater? Bricklayers fight masons, onion against union. There ought to be arbitration, for the sake of working people. The bricklayers and plasterers might, ask themselves this question: "Suppose presidents of railroads quarrelling among themselves, should shut down their railroads and refuse to carry passengers. How long would the public stand it?" Railroad presidents are too intelli gent for that sort of nonsense. If they were fighting among themselves, they would keep it to themselves. That is why they are railroad presi dents. Thirty-four Minnesota volunteers in the Civil War formed a "Last Man's Club." The club has just held its fortieth annual reunion. Four are living, one too ill to attend. One of the three present was unable to stand, so they drank to the last man sitting. One of these days there actually will be on this earth some last man, woman, or last child. For in time this world must die. Science and ths Bible teach it. What kind of creature will that last human be? What shape, what language? How much will he or she know? Will the human race, having moved up to the highest possible point, gradually go back to barbarism at the end. as the individual in extreme old age goes back to childhood? Will the last man know how to talk to the other planets, and will he know just what is going to hap pen to him after he dies or, will he be like ourselves, still wondering, with only faith to comfort him, and save him from painful thought and speculation? Two Important Meetings rianned For Farmers Two meetings of especial interest to farmers and poultrymen of Mor row county have been arranged for the coming week by County Agent Morse, Tht'se meetingi are culling demonstrations where the bent meth od of determining tho gtod laying hen from the loafer will be shown. The demonstrations will be con ducted by H. E. Cosby, Extension Poultry Specialist of the Oregon Ag ricultural College. The first meeting will be held Wed nesday, August U', at 2 p. m., on the Charles Dillon farm at Hoardman. The s'-cond will be held Thursday, August 20, at 2 p. m., on the Gerald White chicken ranch at Lexington. ,li farmers interested in poultry are invited to attend. Mr. i-nd Mrs. Hen Shepherd of San ta Cruz and Mr. Luc tie fc"nmigr of Miiryville. Calif., counins of the Turner and McCurty fiintiltoe, are vis iting tht'tr relatives here, having ar nwd the ary part of the wuk. Mre. Kiitmiger is a talt-ritrd munic teach er, and the Shepherds are rotirwd from active buiti(i life. They have Wen touring for 3ft day end epet to be away from horn about ft month yet.