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OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC AUDITOR.!'.,' ' PORTLAND, ORE. HURSDAY, OCT. 30, 1930 HEPPNER, OREGON, Totome47rumbei Subscription $2.00 a Year Importer mm ITSC1 SHEDS LIGHT ON ISSUES Republican Nominee for Governor Says District Power Bill 'Phoney UPHOLDS COMMITTEE Vare of Pennsylvania Said Piker When Compared to Independent; Short Stay Made In Heppner. Without any attempt at oratory, but in a straight-from-the-shoulder business-like fashion, Phil Metschan, RepuWican nominee for governor, told the audience which taxed the capacity of the American Legion hall In Heppner Friday evening, that the major Issue on which the independent candidate is attempt ing to ride into the governor's chair is "bogie"; charged that immense Bums of money, unparalleled in the nation's history, are being spent in the independents behalf: and de clared the charge that the state re publican committee had been man ipulated was false. Mr. Metschan arrived in Heppner at 6:30 o clock Friday evening, sandwiching his meeting here into his schedule on short deliberation which necesistated very short no tice and it was not possible to give widespread publicity to his coming. He left shortly after the meeting for Pendleton where he appeared Saturday. Committee Not Corrupt Replying to the assertion of the Independent candidate at a recent meeting in Portland that the repub lican state central committee had been hand-picked by its chairman, Mr. Metschan declared that 26 posi tions were filled before Mr. Joseph's death, and that the remaining mem bers, only two of whom Mr. Met schan knew to have voted for him self, had been appointed upon rec ommendation of the various county central committees. Mr. Metschan cited committeemen from various Eastern Oregon counties, including S. E. Notson of Heppner, all of whom are known here for their honesty and Integrity, to show the type of men whose character the independent "machine" Is attempt ing to assassinate. That Mr. Met schan's nomination was regular and effected under provisions of the di rect primary law, was asserted, and he welcomed Investigation of all proceedings of the committee lead ing up to his nomination. That claims of the Independent candidate that he desired the open ballot in the committee's voting, are insincere, is evidenced by the fact that committeemen who made the strongest plea for the secret ballot were among those to bolt the ticket and take up the Independent's ban ner. "Joker" Seen In Bill The independent candidate has openly declared that he favors the "district power bill," one of the most dangerous pieces of legisla tion ever to confront the people of Oregon, at the same time opposing the granting of leases in Klamath county that would provide large de velopment and jobs for hundreds of unemployed now walking the tsreets in Klamath Falls. Contrast this with Wcnatchee, Wash., Mr. Met schan said, where three million dol lars a month in payroll is being spent in the development of a large power project, where prosperity is rampant and the people do not know there is a business depression. The entire independent campaign is based on hysteria. His support ers are trying to make the people of Oregon believe depression is lo cal, and that the republican party is to blame, while anyone who reads at all knows that the condition is world-wide, and impossible of cor rection by the governor of Oregon. Adequate laws are already in ef fect giving the right to municipali ties to operate power plants, and Mr. Metschan declared himself wholly In sympathy with the organ ization of districts to supply power at cost to the rural communities. However, vlciousness of the pro posed constitutional amendment was asesrted in that It would make possible the organization of a dis trict in one part of the state which which could reach out to any other part, not at all contiguous, and take In territory without the people of the acquired territory having any say, at the same time having the power to levy taxes without limita tion, and to assume indebtedness. Five directors could control such a district, levy taxes and assume in debtedness. Such Is the nature of the law which the people of Oregon are asked to write into the state constitution, Power Statement Given It is known that Herbert Flelsh hacker, owner of the Portland Tele gram, the spokesman newspaper of the independent campaign, is head of a large bond house In San Fran cisco which handled more than two million dollars of defunct Oregon Ir rigation district bonds. Is there not a possibility that the power dis tricts, provided for in the "district power bill," could reach out and In clude these defunct irrigation dis tricts, assume their indebtedness and Tnake good the defunct bonds? Mr. Metschan asked. (Continued on Page Six) CLUB MEMBERS WIN AWARDS 90 Percent Completion of Work Predicted ; George Graves Gets Union Pacific Scholarship. With announcement of scholar ships won by 4-H club members this year, C. W. Smith, county agent, reports the most successful year for 4-H club work since its beginning In Morrow county. A total of 240 boys and girls were enrolled in the county, fifty percent of whom have filed their final reports with either the county agent or Mrs. Lucy E Rodgers, county school superin tendent. It is expected that more than 90 percent will complete their projects this year, denoting a gain of at least two percent over last year. Eighty-five club members exhibit ed at the recent North Morrow County fair, the annual exhibition following which scholarship win ners are announced. George Graves of Boardman won the largest schol arship, $100 offered by the Union Pacific railroad, with Clarence Shane of Boardman, alternate Graves was the outstanding club member, finishing first in two class es, sheep and calf club. Shane was also a member of these clubs, finish ing high in each class. several ?ia scholarships were awarded, these being offered by the First National and Farmers & Stockgrowers National banks of Heppner, ana Morrow county. These scholarships are offered for the pur pose of enabling outstanding club members to attend the annual 4-H summer school held at Oregon State college. Winners are Clarence Fred- erickson, Irrigon, outstanding calf club member; James Farley, Board man, outstanding sheep club mem ber; Joseph Stevens, Heppner, out standing garden club member; Boyd Redding, Eight Mile, outstanding poultry club member. While George Graves, winner of the Union Pacific scholarship, would also have been entitled to the schol arships in the calf and sheep club divisions, he declined them owing to having received two special awards, a purebred Jersey calf given by Bertha Cool of lone, and a thor oughbred Rambouillet ewe given by W. O. King of Boardman. With finishing of the year's work, many members will be awarded achievement pins, six of which may be won by a single member, ranging from a bronze pin for the first year's work to a gold pin for the sixth years' work. Leaders having 100 percent clubs are awarded leader's pins. Mr. Smith says Morrow county's record is excellent In comparison with other counties of the state. STUDY CLUB TO MEET. The Woman's study club will meet Saturday, Nov. 1, 2:15 in the afternoon at American Legion hall. Program announced Includes "Book Collecting" by Mrs. Lucy E. Rod gers, "Book Rarities" by Mrs. Bert Mason of lone, "Books for Children" by Mrs. Hollls Bull of Lexington, vocal solo by Mrs. Charles H. Lat ourell and a piano duet by the Misses Francis and Mary White. EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. B. Stanley Moore, mission- ary-in-charge. Holy communion at 8 o'clock. Church school at 9:45. The Lord's Supper and sermon at 11. Young People's Fellowship at 6. Wayward creatures of impulse, who are always curious to learn and never able to attain the knowledge of truth." II Tim. 3:7, THE DALLES AT LEX. The American Legion town foot ball team of The Dalles will play at Lexington Sunday afternoon, begin ning at 2:30. Lexington held The Dalles to a 0-0 tie last Sunday and fans are expecting the two teams to put up a real battle. The Women's Missionary society of the Church of Christ will meet at the home of Mrs. Lester Doolittle the afternoon of November 4. EARLY DA YS IN HEPPNER RECALLED BY METSCHAN 'I couldn't let this campaign go by without a visit to Hcpnper, the old home where I got my start In business," Phil Metschan, Republi can gubernatorial nominee, told the many old time friends and interest ed listeners who packed the Ameri can Legion hall Friday evening. That Mr. Metschan's experiences In Heppner were Indelibly Impressed upon his mind was evidenced by the recalling of anecdotes of happenings during his sojourn here, related as vividly as If they had occurred but yesterday. His tales brought pleas ant smiles of recognition to the faces of many of his audience who themselves had been business asso ciates of Mr. Metschan and had per sonal knowledge of the Incidents cited. Phil Metschan as a young man newly married and the father of a babe In arms came to Heppner from Grant county where he was reared, taking over the old Palace hatel. As he told It, every available penny was Invested In the hotel and when he opened the hostelry for business he went out on the street and borrowed five dollars to put into the till for change. His first lessons in civic prlda and community cooperation were learned here, lessons well learned that stuck with him and were responsible for his taking an active part in every major commun HONS ID EFFORT FOR RELIEF Joining of Organizations, County, City Thought Most Efficient. PLAY REPORT MADE "Aunt Lucia" Profits Given at $200; Club Votes Thanks to Students And Others Taking Part. Endorsement of a central com munity organization for dispensing relief was given by the Lions club Monday. The action was taken fol lowing presentation of evidence that a need for such an organization ex ists, and discussion led to the con clusion that the work is such as to justify support of the entire com munity. The motion passed by the club authorized the Lions club commit tee on relief, headed by W. E. Moore, to contact the various or ganizations, the county, court and the city council with a view to hav ing representatives of each attend a meeting for the purpose of form ing a central relief organization if such is round feasible. The club's action was taken fol lowing a report by Mr. Moore of the committee's decision. Previous discussion revealed evidence that need for relief beyond the scone of the Red Cross and county court was imminent, and the Lions club com mittee was appointed for the pur pose or undertaking more thorough investigation. Since fraternal organ izations as "well as the Lions, Red Cross and county court carry on relief programs, the Lions club con- dered the most satisfactory wav of proceeding is to bring all the re lief work under one head to elim- nate duplication of effort and make possible the most economical and efficient expenditure of funds. In dividuals not connected with organ izations, it was thought, in many instances would wish to contribute to the work, or contribute as indiv iduals whether connected with or ganizations or not, and such a cen tral organization would instill con fidence that such contributions would be handled to the best advan tage. W. R. Poulson, as head of the Aunt Lucia" committee, reported the undertaking a financial success, netting the Lions club $200.35 above expenses, a large proportion of which were spent in the city, leav ing a small amount taken out of the city because of the production. Mr. Poulson expressed the thanks of the committee for the fine coop eration received from other mem bers of the club, and the club itself voted to extend its thanks to stu dents and faculty of the school, Mrs. P. M. Gemmell and others who aided in making the production a success. President Sweek read an invita tion from the Condon Lions to at tend their charter night next Sat urday, and urged all members who could to attend. Oscar Keithley of Eight Mile was a guest at the meeting and express ed pleasure for his first opportunity to look in on the club's proceedings. President Sweck announced that he would be absent from the city at the time of the next meeting, and appointed F. B. Nickerson as chair man for the occasion. B. P. O. E. NOTICE. Members of Heppner lodge No. 358 B. P. O. Elks are requested to gather at the temple tomorrow morning and proceed in a body to the Catholic church for the funeral services in.honor of Brother Mich ael L. Curran. Services at the church are set for 8:30 o'clock. L. Van Marter, Exalted Ruler. ity enterprise when he later became identified with the hotel business In a larger way in the Oregon metrop olis. "Heppner had plenty of the old spirit then," he said. "I had been in town only a few days when I was waited upon by a committee of bus iness men, headed by George Con ser, then cashier of the First Na tional bank, in the interests of building a bridge near Spray. My bit was set at a hundred dollars, a sum quite staggering at the time. The money was raised, however, and the bridge built That's the way they did things here then." Many lifelong friends were made in the trying days when Mr. Met schan struggled to put his hotel on a paying basis. One of these was Joe Fisher, a gentleman of the good old road show days. Mr. Fisher and troupe of twenty came to the hotel but a few days after Mr. Metschan had taken It over. They came carrying a young girl on a cot, whose illness had tem porarily suspended operation of the show. Several weeks elapsed before the young lady was sumciontly re covered for the troupe tp proceed, and during this time they had been given board and room by Mr. Met schan. Money was scarce as hen's (Continued on Page Six.) M. L CURRAN DIES QUIETLY AT HOME Prominent Business Man, Native of Ireland, to be Paid Respects Tomorrow; Long 111. Michael L. Curran, prominent Heppner business man for many years, died suddenly at his borne here Tuesday evening. Mr. Curran had been In failing health for sev eral years, and had not been active ly engaged in business for about a year, and though his sudden pass ing came as a shock to the family and friends, the news was not unex pected. Mr. Curran had been down town Monday, chatting with friends, and was apparently in the best of spir its ana enjoying better health than for some time. He was confined to his home Tuesday, however, and was laying on his bed when Mrs. Curran first noticed an unusual calmness. Thinking he was but sleeping quietly, she did not attempt to disturb him. She returned a few minutes later, and feeling of his pulse, discovered that life had ex pired. Funeral services will be held from St. Patrick's Catholic church in Heppner tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock, Rev. James J. Williams of ficiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery at The Dalles, the funeral cortege leaving here immediately after the services, ex pecting to arrive at The Dalles be tween 2 and 2:30 o'clock in the af ternoon. Members of the Heppner lodges of Hibernians and B. P. O. Elks, of which Mr. Curran was a member, are expected to attend the local services in bodies, and several cars are expected to accompany the remains to The Dalles. Phelps Funeral home is in charge of ar rangements. Michael L. Curran was born Sep tember 15, 1868, in County Armaugh, Ireland. He came to this country at the age of 17 and settled in Crook county, Oregon. He remain ed there a few years, then moved to The Dalles where he engaged in business. He took an active part in the fire department there and was chief for a number of years, in recognition of which service he was chosen honorary fire chief at "The Days of "49" celebration held in The Dalles last September. . On April 30, 1902, he married Ag nes Colleary of Goldendale, Wash. To this union two daughters were born, Helen of Heppner and Marie of Oakland, Cal. Mr. Curran and his family moved to Heppner from The Dalles In 1917, and engaged in business, where he continued until the time of his death. He owned the pastime bear ing his name, and for several years was chief of the local volunteer Are department He was a man of ex cellent character, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need and will be missed by his nu merous friends. He was a member of the Hibernian lodge and Hepp ner lodge no. 358, B. P. O. Elks, of Heppner. He is survived by his widow, Agnes Curran; daughters Helen of Heppner and Mrs. Jared C. Aiken of Oakland, Cal.: two sis ters, Anna and Mary Curran, re siding in Ireland, and a niece, Mrs. Annie Lowe, also of Ireland. Dr. Poling Will Conduct Singing Courses Here Dr. D. V. Poling of the Oregon State college will be In Morrow county November 7, 8 and 9 to meet with people In the various commun ities having granges. Dr. Poling is a song leader of national reputa tion being considered one of the best song leaders in the army camps during the World war. A coopera tive program has been worked out by C W. Smith, county agent, and Charles Wciklander, dsitrict deputy tor the grange in Morrow county as follows: Friday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 5 o'clock at the Irrigon schoolhouse; Friday, Nov. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. at the Boardman schoolhouse; Satur day, Nov. 8, from 7:30 to 9 p. m. at Willows grange hall, Cecil; Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at 3 o'clock and on through the evening at I. O. O. F. hall, Lexington. The public is Invited to attend any or all of these meetings and It Is planned by those in charge of arrangements for all grange mem bers and their friends In Morrow county to attend the Sunday eve ning meeting at Lexington. The program at each meeting will be taken up for a half hour by each of the following divisions; community singing, fundamentals of song lead ing, demonstrations of song leading using local people, and community games and stunts including old fashioned quadrilles. WRONG IMPRESSION GIVEN. It is reported the impression was given some people by the write-up in the Gazette Times last week, which stated the body of Elmer Hake was "prepared for shipment" at The Dalles, that embalming was done there. To correct this impres sion, it may be said that the body was brought immediately to Hepp ner by ambulance, and the embalm ing done locally. The American Legion auxiliary will meet In regular session Tues day evening, November 4. Mrs. Floyd Adams and Mrs. Garnet Bar ratt will be hostesses. Experienced girl wants work. Inquire this olllce. house-33. Visits Old Home Phil Metschan, republican candidate for governor, who enjoyed visiting- old time friendi here last Friday. "BOB" NOTSON, HERE WITH METSCHAN, ALSO COMES HOME Phil Metschan's visit to Heppner Friday evening marked a home coming for two men who got their start here and have since climbed well up the ladder of success in Portland. Mr. Metschan himself is one. Robert C. Notson, staffwrlter with the Portland Oregoian. who has been accompanying Mr. Met schan while making a political sur vey of the state, is the other. "Bob" Notson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Notson of this city, spent his boyhood days In Heppner, and here got the first journalistic experience that probably had much to do with determining his choice of a career. It was while serving as "devil" in the Gazette Times office that Bob fell an unresisting victim to the smell of printer's ink, as well as yielded to his first urge for pub lishing. The first paper to bear his name in the masthead as editor, was a miniature newspaper, "The Budget," circulated by hand in the early days of the World war, Bob then being .about 12 years of age. "Jap" Crawfrod was co-partner in the en terprise, but it may be said to Bob's credit that he did all the writing, sold the advertising, delivered and collected for the papers. Bob was a jealous editor and closely cen sored material that went into the columns of the Budget He early showed propensity for using long words, and many readers of the Budget were satisfied that a bright future in journalism awaited him. Completing the grade school in Heppner, Bob went to Salem high school where he received further journalistic experience as member of the reportorial staff and also editor of the "Clarion," high school paper. Going to Willamette univer sity, he was again prominently con nected with school publications, serving one year as editor of the annual. Post graduate work was taken at Columbia university in New York and Bob served on the staff of the Brooklyn Eagle, shortly coming back to Oregon and signing with the Oregonian, with which paper he rapidly progressed to the position of special writer. Bob is now president of the Wil lamette University Alumni associa tion, and left Heppner immediately after the meeting here for Salem to attend homecoming festivities of his alma mater on Saturday. . Lexington High School To Give Popular Play The seniors of Lexington high school are working on a three-act comedy-mystery play, "Oh, Kay," to be given near the middle of No vember. On the night of the day when Gram Pembroke receives a legacy of valuable jewels, lights turn on and off, doors open, guns are emp tied of cartridges, the telephone dis appears and a telegram warns the family that the Black Terror is searching for the jewels. A detective, who turns out to be a girl, Kay Minis, satisfactorily solves the mystery after three Black Terrors are ushered In by various members of the family. The cast follows: Gram Pem broke, Peggy Warner; Gramp Pem broke, Emmett Kuns; Evelyn Whit man, Veda Bundy; Edith Whitman, Beulnh Eskelson; Art Whitman, El lis Mover; Captain Whitman, Jam es Valentine; Black Tcror ? ? ? ?; George Whitman, Buck Ruhl; Fred Allien, Archie Munkers; Jim Hayes, Dale Hawks; Kay Mlllis, Faye Gray; Alice Borden, Vera Bresh ears. PLAY AT CONDON. The Heppner high school football team will journey to Condon tomor row to play the Condon high school. The game will start at 3 o'clock. ! GOLDEN WEDDING PASSED AT LEX Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Bamett Wed In Arkansas In 1880; Came to County In 1884. Mr. and Mrs. W. F1. Barnett pass ed meir goiaen wedding anniver sary quietly In their home at Lex ington on October 14. 1930. A cel ebration for this occasion had been planned during the past year, but owing to the death of their son-in- law a few months ago, this was omiuea. However, a few relatives trather- ed at their home in the eveninsr and a pleasant evening was spent also remembered with gifts. The daugh ters, Dona E. Barnett and Mrs. irannie Parker presented them with fifty dollars in eold. Mrs. Leach McMillan and daughter Opal sent a boquet of large chrysanthe mums. Mrs. Sarah White was the donor of a hand-made luncheon set, and Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Leach pre sented them with a set of bronze book ends. A large cake had been ordered for the occasion, beautiful ly decorated in colors and the words Fiftieth Anniversary" written in colors. Refreshments of pineapple whip, cake and chocolate were serv ed. W. F. Barnett and Marv E. Nich ols were married in Arkansas, Oc tober 14, 1880. There was a double wedding as Mr. and Mrs. Barnett a sister Sarah Nichols and J. M. White were married under the same ceremony. Mr White died in August, 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnett were born two daughters. Dona E. and Mrs. Trannie Parker. Trannie Bar nett was married to M. F. Parker in 1905, and had he lived until May 17th they would have celebrated their silver wedding. It had been planned to have these two celebra tions together. Mr. and Mrs. Barnett moved to Morrow county in 1884 and hav'e resided here ever since. They have passed through many hardships of pioneer days, but are grateful for tne many pleasant years together. Besides being engaged in wheat farming, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett have been in the mercantile business for the past 28 years in Lexington. I0NE MRS. JENNIE K. McMURRAY. Correspondent On Wednesday, Oct 22, Mrs. Anna M. Ellis, grand conductress and dep uty for the worthy grand matron, paid her official visit to Locust chap ter No. 119, O. E. S. In the after noon she held a school of instruc tion at Masonic hall, and in the eve ning there was a special meeting for the purpose of inspection. Forty-two members of the order were present, the following members of Ruth chapter of Heppner being among the number: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McNamer, Mr. and Mrs. John Wightman, Mrs. Gay Anderson, Mrs. C. C. Patterson and daughter Mary, and Mrs. William Ball. Following the routine of work, delicious re freshments were served in the din ing room where Hallowe'en decora tions gave seasonable effect to the occasion. During Mrs. Ellis' stay in lone she was the house guest of Mrs Bert Mason. On Thursday evening thirteen members of Locust chapter motored to Heppner, the invited guests of Ruth chapter, where they again met the grand conductress and spent a pleasant evening with members of that chapter. In at tendance were Mrs. Elmer Griffith, George Ely, Mrs Carl Brown, Mrs. R. W. Brown, Mrs. Roy Lieuallen, Mrs. Lee Beckner, Mrs. Carl Feld man', Miss Katheryn Feldman, Mrs. Willard Blake, Mrs. Bert Mason, Mrs. Harlan McCurdy, Mrs. A." A. McCabe and Miss Jessie McCabe. On Friday Mrs. Bert Mason ac companied Mrs. Ellis to Condon. From Condon Mrs. Ellis went to Arlington. The district meeting of the order of Eastern Star will be held November 6 at Arlington at which time lone will exemplify the initiatory work. Heppner will have charge of escorting and balloting and Arlington will open and close. Miss Hildegarde Williams and Mrs. Harriet Brown were shopping in Pendleton Saturday. The lone high sphool football team met defeat last Friday at the hands of the Lexington squad on the Lexington field. The score was 13-7. There will be no game Friday of this week. On November 7 lone will play Heppner on the home field. This will be the last game pf the season. Through an oversight two names were omitted from the honor roll of the grade school as published last issue. These are Harry Normoyle and Ruth Crawford, both of the fifth grade. Miss Geneva Pelky is the teacher. Four new pupils recently entered our grade school. They are mem bers of the Montgomery family which has moved here from Hepp ner. The sophomore party given last Friday evening at the school house was indeed an enjoyable affair. The guests were the high school student body and the whole faculty. For entertainment each class put on stunts. The hit of the evening was the hobo act by Donald Holiker and Robert Botts of the freshman class. The stunt of the junior class was also good. It was the marriage of (Continued en Fas Six) MRS. BAILEY TALKS IN BEHALFOF SON Upholds Life of Nominee As Qualification for Leadership. MAKES HIS OWN WAY Education, Association, Ancestry Of Democratic Candidate for Governor Told Here, Declaring that by education, as sociation and ancestry, Edward F. Bailey is preeminently fitted to be governor of the state of Oregon, Mrs. Thomas Bailey of Eugene, ap peared in behalf of the democratic nominee before an inetrested aud ience at the court house Tuesday evening. 'Mrs. Bailey made no at tempt to discuss issues of the cam paign, leaving this to her son, she said, but in a straightforward and convincing manner told of the life of the man with whom she admit ted intimate connection for forty years, a life she was proud to up hold as stainless, and fruitful of experiences which qualified him for the leading state office. Mrs. Bailey but recently returned from a national conference at Washington, D. C, to take up the stump for her son unbeknown to him, she said, until after her ar rival back home. Gets Start in Country. She cited Ed's early life on the farm close to his present home at Junction City, and his grade school education obtained in the country school, and later education in high school, to which he rode several miles horseback each day, and self earned graduation from the Univer sity of Oregon, as an educational background. Ed was never quick to arrive at conclusions, she said, but his conclusions arrived at always bore weight, and he was a good stu dent During his school years, while earning his own way, he learned the problems of the working man in a practical way, working summers at various kinds of day labor including laying pavement in Eugene, work ing in the mines In Montana, and helping in harvest in Eastern Ore gon. While playing athletics at the university, he learned what it meant to be a good loser as well as a good winner; to be a good sportsman. His election three times to represent his county In the state legislature, twice as representative and once as senator, not only shows the confidence reposed in him by a strong republican county, but has put him in close contact with the problems of state government She cited his making close friendships with such men as Governor Patter son, whom she met in Ed's home. as the type of acquaintanceship to which he is accustomed. Such, she declared,' have been the associa tions which have prepared him for leadership. Has Service Record. Ed enlisted in his country's ser vice in 1917. Being very large In stature he was accepted only through special dispensation from Washington, in the marines, and did not get overseas. He was mar ried shortly after being mustered out and has one son. He gave up a good position with a law firm in Albany to serve his country. Hav ing nothing open to him on leaving the service, he worked for a time in Seattle with a flouring mill, but this offering no future, he later opened a law office of his own in the old home town at a time when the field was open. While not amass ing wealth, he has enjoyed a good practice, and succeeded in obtain ing his own home, a good library, and a place of esteem in the com munity. As evidence of the latter, Mrs. Bailey said Ed has had no big campaign fund, and in the primary election financed his own way en tirely with the exception of money raised in Junction City in his be half. Today the only banner bear ing his name she knows of, is spread across the highway at Junc tion City. She said Ed is a native Oregon ian, the son of a native Oregonian, and descended from hardy Ken tucky pioneers. He came from a family proud of Its name as always standing for honor and Integrity. Ed wrote his own platform, she said, and In every way stands on his own two feet making no prom ises except as contained in his plat form. ..EDITORIAL... The campaign is winding up and It has been a pretty warm one. As election day approaches there will no doubt lie numerous efforts made to put over stories and propaganda eleventh hour stuff that can not be refuted before the polls open. There are always those who would do tills, hoping to win votos for their favorite candidate or for them selves. Our advice Is to give no heed to these liwt minute tales, resting assured that had there been anything to them in the first place, they would have come to light early In the campaign.