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PAGE TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1925. "VESTED RIGHT" IS GEDBYJH Policy as to Grazing Foes Is Matter to be Decided !fty Congress STABILIZATION ALM Grating Fee Should be Adjusted to Economic Conditions, Sec Jardine Obeerree. (Pendleton E. 0.) Washington, Dec. 5. Opposition to conferring any "vested right" upon tht present users of the western ranges was expressed in a statement today by the department of agricul ture. It declared the policy upon which grazing fees are based should be settled by congress, and that a fair settlement of the differences ex isting between the stockmen and the forest service would not be difficult. The adjustment of grazing to the "primary purpose of forest reserves, that of forest production and water shed protection," was declared to be the essential af any administrative system; but Secretary Jardine was said in the statement to desire to sta bilise use of the national forest ranges as far as consistent with pub lie interests. He would have no ob jection to legislation giving grazing a more definite legal status in the naitonal forests and conforming in broad terms the fundamental polic ies as the department is developing. Adjustment Necessary, Grazing fees should be adjusted to the economic conditions in the live stock industry, the statement said, and should be partially or wholly waived in time of serious drought. The creation of local grazing boards was advocated. ' Fees for grazing on the national forests now average 12 cents per month for a cow and five cents a month for a sheep, and the depart ment reports this figure as consider ably less than the commercial value of forage. If, as some stockmen ad vocate, they were cut to a figure based merely on the cost of administration, they would be about one-third of the present rate. Latitude Advocated. While advocating general laws by congress on the matter of fees, Sec retary Jardine favors permitting the department considerable latitude and discretion in dealing with the ques tion of waiving fees in times of dam aging drought, including a further ex tension of the waiver of grazing fees already made in drought afflicted re gions during 1925. "The secretary of agriculture con tinues the statement, "also favors strongly a provision of law that will appropriate 10 per cent of the annual receipts from grazing for range im provements. There is great need for such improvements," he believes, "and a measure of this character would be one of the most constructive steps which the government can take to increase the productivity of the ranges and to benefit their users." Stabilization Sought The policy of issuing grazing per mits for 10 years, begun in 1925, was said in the statement to be part of the department's purpose to stabilize the grazing industry in the national forests. The secretary was declared to be ready to go further and to fix more specific limits upon possible re ductions in herds during the life of the ten year permits, for any and all purposes, which will be adapted to the specific conditions in each locality. These 10 year permits are not revoc able, and are declared to be as bind ing upon the department as upon the users of the range. The secretary was quoted as saying: "Any legislation dealing with graz ing shuold give the department fall latitude to control and adjust this use of the national forests so as to protect other valuable resources and HOT CAKES There's nothing more tempting for break fast than our delicious hot cakes with pure maple syrup. 35c Merchants' Lunch from 11 to 4 Chinese Noodles at all hours. ELKHORN RESTAURANT ED CHINN, Prop. maintain the productiveness of the ranges themselves. The 10 year per mits or contracts should be definite guarantees to the stockmen; but in issuing and renewing them complete freedura must be maintained to ex clude or restrict grazing in areas where it has proven injurious to young timber, or where grazing is damaging valuable water sources. The department must also be able to make such adjustments as may be required to meet the needs of recre ation and of valuable forms of wild life." Law Held Cntenable. Secretary Jardine does not regard as tenable any form of law or ad ministrative policy that would close the national forests to new applicants who need range in developing their land where they can be reasonably provided for. In declaring against the conferring of any form of vested or property rights upon present users of the range, the statement went on to say that such conceptions would in the opinion of the secretary under mine the foundation of the national policy for the conservation of natural resources, would make impossible the carrying out of a well-balanced plan of public use and would make it im possible to consevre the range itself. The remedy for friction between stockmen and the forest service was declared by Secretary Jardine to lie in the direction of the creation of lo cal grazing boards, a majority of whose members should be experienced stockmen. These boards would func tion as fact-finding bodies on con troverted questions, investigate pro posed changes of policy, and hear complaints from the range users. Final decision, however, should in the opinion of the secretary, rest with the department on all questions of policy. LEXINGTON Steiwer Pleased At Showing to Date (Monday's E. O.) Fred Steiwer, local attorney, re turned to Pendleton last night after about two weeks spent in the inter ests of his campaign for the republi can nomination as United States sen ator. During his absence Mr. Stei wer was in hte southern part of the state canvassing the situation with respect to the senatorial race. He expressed himself as being well pleased with the outlook at present. He was in all counties of the state south of Eugene meeting old friends and making new acquaintances. 'The campaign is still young," Mr. Steiwer said today, "but to date it has been moving along at a rate that is pleasing to me. I have found my po sition is strong in those localities where I had expected to have strength. The friends who are working in my behalf are enthusiastic in my support. The siuation at present is gratifying." FOR SALE 53-horsepower Blowett Webfoot tractor and two throe-bottom 16-inch plows. Will sell with or without plows and take in trade some sood work horses. C. C. Hutchcroft, Morgan, Ore., on H. C. Witzel place. WANTED To rent ranch in Morrow county; prefer near Heppner. Laur ence E. Reaney, Lexington, Oregon. Lost Pair ladies suede gauntlet gloves, size No. 6. Finder please leave at this office. On Saturday, Dec. 12, the ladies of Bethel Chapel will hold their annual bazaar in the chapel rooms. " FOR SALE Ford touring car, fair condition; $75. Inquire this office. DAILY DELIVERIES inrure you a freBh supply for the children, for the breakfast cereal and for the family health. Every bottle of our milk is full of rich nourishment fro every member of the family. Drink it and cook with it, and use it plentifully. Alfalfa Lawn Dairy E. S. Miller, who has disposed of his ranch interests near Lexington, left Monday on a business trip to Portland. Mr. Miller has rented a house in town where his sons will reside during the school year. Mrs. Minnie Leach McMillan left Thursday ef last week for a short stay in Hoad River. Mrs. J. E. Stanton and son La Verne of College Place, Wash., were visitors at the home of J. E. Gentry last week. Mrs. Stanton is a sister of Mr. Gen try. Young Mr. Stanton is employed in the Walla Walla Bulletin office. Gracie Burchell was an overnight visitor at the home of Mrs. Lillian Turner in Heppner last week. Mrs. Eugene Gray and Mrs. W. J. Davis are spending some days in Hood River with Mrs. P. W. Allison. At the Christian church on Sun day morning the holy ordinance of baptism was administered by Rev. Wallace Jones to a number of con verts from Alpine and Pine City. Rev. Jones has been engaged in meetings at these places for several weeks. Sunday's impressive baptismal ser vice followed as the fitting climax of his labors. Lexington Masons to the number of eight attended a meeting of the Ma sonic body in Heppner on Saturday evening. Now is the time to order your COAL for your winter needs TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO. Beepaer, Lexlngtea, ! (Received too late for last week) Karl Beach and Mrs. Sadie Lewis drove Wednesday to Walla Walla where they spent Thanksgivings They were accompanied to Pendleton by Mrs. O. J. Cox and Miss Pearl Vail. Mrs. Cox spent several days in Pen dleton with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young. Miss Vail continued her journey by rail to Huntington where she en joyed a Thanksgiving vacation at the home of her sister. On Thursday, Nov. 26, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fortner announced the birth of a daughter, to whom they have given the name Helen Clothild. Mrs. Harvey Bauman spent sev eral days during the week past at the home of her parents, Mr. and Harry Cool near lone. Mrs. Sarah White, Mrs. J. F. Lucas, Miss Lovell Lucas and Mrs. S. Strodt man attended 0. E. S. Chapter in Heppner on Friday evening. Earl Warner was a business caller at the county seat on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dell Walker are mov ing from the Biddle ranch to the Lex ington property of Wm. Tucker. Jos. Burgoyne spent several days last week in Portland. Miss Etoyle Pointer was here from Portland last week to spend Thanks giving with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Burgoyne. Mrs. M. D. Tucker left recently for Portland where she will visit for a time Mr. Tucker and her sons Sher man and George who are employed in and near Portland. Miss Lovell Lucas who tsTh train ing at Good Samaritan hospital, came in from Portland Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lucas. She returned to Portland Saturday. About thirty young people from the vicinity of Lexington and lone en joyed a pleasant party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Cutsforth on Saturday evening last. The guests were delightfully entertained with music, games and dancing until mid night when a genuine Thanksgiving basket supper was spread. Particu larly enjoyable were the violin selec tions rendered by Harry Peterson of Rhea creek. He was ably accompan ied by Mrs. Archie Nichols of Lex ington. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Looney of Walla Walla were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Barnett Wed nesday last, Mrs. James Cypert of Tacoma spent Thursday with her brother W. F. Barnett, BOARDMAN MRS. A. T. HEREIM. Correspondent. Ray Brown is loading three cars of hay which he has sold to Sherrar Bros., dairymen of The Dalles. Dr. Prim and Carl McNaught of Hermiston tried our new golf links I WANT YOUR CATTLE & HOGS I buy anything from one head to a carload, or more If you have 'em. Prices right, deliv ered at Heppner stock yards. R. D. ALLSTOTT Phone Main 753, Heppner, Ore.- CARLOAD OF FEED CORN NOW ON HAND We can supply your needs from one sack up. Brown Warehouse Co. Phones: Warehouse 643, Residence 644. Jr Ecnmical Trtmporlttian wer S By aeiermmes whether price is economical Highest quality materials and construction alone give you fine car performance over a long period at low The Coach co for upkeep- Only the most modern body design and finish of permanent lustre can keep your car looking well for years. $ 695 Touring 525 Roadster 525 Coupe 675 Sedan . 775 gSST" 425 TrucTchasds 550 A IX PRICES F. O. B. FLINT, MJCH10AN And that's what you get In a Chevrolet! Quality design, quality construction, quality appearance ana many quality features the equal of which you cannot find in any other car at Chevrolet price. You get Duco finish In smart colon. You get Fisher bodies on all closed model. You get smart, modern, nappy good looks plus the power, permanence, and dependability that make Chevrolet meet your highest Ideals of economy. Come In let us show you why half million Cher, roleti were bought this year. Ferguson Chevrolet Co. Heppner, Oregon QUALITY AT LOW COOT on Sunday. Carl Doering of Messner deserves much credit for the work he has done in laying out the golf course, clearing sage brush and get ting it in shape for the devotees to get an opportunity to play the an cient game. Speaking of golf links reminds us. Mrs. Ballenger remarked that Claude was ordering a set of golf clubs. Maxine piped up and said, "My daddy is ging to buy some new links." Elvira Jenkins is the proud posses sor of a Ane new handsomely engrav ed saddle, the work of the saddle mak er at Heppner, a gift from her par ent. Some road work is being done on the roads of the west end. L. V, Roots and Ralph Davis's each purchased a fine piano last week from the Schwan Piano Co. of Portland. The old platform at Messner has been torn away and an oiled walk installed. Ingaard Skoubo left on Thursday for New York City and thence to his old home in Denmark. He will visit there until spring when he and his wife and two sons will return home. Mrs. Skoubo and the boys have been visiting there since last May. Frances and Donald Gaglia are still quite ill. They are in The Dalles. Scarlet fever was feared at first but the doctor pronounced it intestinal flu. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gaglia of Coyote. Tom Miller and family left Satur day for their ranch near Roosevelt. They have lived here the past six years. Mrs. Miller, Sr., will also move there, Katherine and Mabel Brown, daugh ters of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown, are both quite ill. M. L. Morgan and family of Pen dleton, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Bleakney of Echo, motored down Monday eve ning for a short visit at the H. H. Weston home. They returned to their homes the same evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dillon and Wal ter KnaulT and wife motored to Lex ington on Monday and visited the large poultry ranch at that place. Mesdames Flickinger and Messen ger attended the Ladies Aid bazaar at Umatilla on Saturday. Mrs. Clarence Berger has returned from several weeks in Portland where she has been under a physician's care. She is somewhat improved in health. Mrs. Chas. Attebury motored to Portland with the Clarence Bergers before Thanksgiving and will remain .there for an extended visit. The city council met in special ses sion Wednesday and it was decided to accept the proposition of the Fee naughty Machinery Co. who will in stall a lighting plant for the city, collect all revenues until the plant is paid for when it will become mun icipal property. A full Deisel engine will be installed and fuel oil will be used to run the plant The Ladies Aid held their annual baiaar on Friday evening at ths church wiih a fair attendance. A fine selection of plain and fancy work ar ticles were en sale and sold with sur prising rapidity. Mr. Warner and Mrs. Messenger were in charge of this booth. The fish pond was one of the main attraction, especially for the children. The picture gallery wa an interesting feature and wa well worth the be admission charged. Some of the quaint old fashioned gowns were shown in picture of Boardman folks taken long ago. Long, long skirts, basques, pantallettei, relic of a bygone age, made a difficult mat ter to recognise some of the local people. Some picture which caused a ripple of surprise and pleasure were child picture taken several year ago, and the change which time ha wrought were so great that some of the original failed to recognise themselves. Mrs. Root had charge of this gallery. The cooked food sec tion was one to please the eye and the palate. All sorts of delicious cakes, pies, buns, roll and canned fruit were on display and sold read- Hy. Work on Blalock island has been started and a number of local men are employed. A Seattle concern il backing the development and exten sive improvements will be made. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllJllllllIlllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIltllllllllllltlllllllllllllllH JUST WHAT SHE WANTED! A Checking Account of HER OWN! IT HAS ADVANTAGES! To give a checking account just for the sake of giv- . ' ' ing isn't a good recommondation. The best reason for opening a checking account for your wife, and depositing a gift sum for a starter, is because a cancelled check is a receipt! it saves carrying sums of money in the home or purse that may be lost. saves running to the bank Tor money to pay unexpected ' bills! ,. sending a check thru the mail is safe! It also saves timte and the price of a money order! we render accurate monthly statements which keep the home accounts ni order! A CHECKING ACCOUNT IS CONVENIENT, SENSIBLE AND SAFE! 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