J- We Can Save You 1 5 to 40 Per Cent on Your Purchases ET US PROVE TO YOU THAT THE BAR gains we quote at this time are genuine, true and re liable. A visit to this store will pay you immensely. You will not be disappointed with the values we have to offer. You will find them a little better than advertised. Our Customers come to us season after season. They have learned from experience that our values totally eclipse the best offerings of all others. MEN'S OXFORDS AT ONE-HALF PRICE $3.00 values at $1.50 $3.50 values at $1.75 $4.50 values at $2.25 $5.00 values at $2.50 PASSENGER RATE INCREASE DENIED Railroad Commission Has Turned Down Request Of N.-C.-O. R'y The Railroad Commission baa just rendered two decisions of interest to the people of .the Northeastern portion of the state. It granted tne applica tion to tbe Quincy Western Railroad to increase its passenger rates and de nied a similar application made by tbe Nevada-California-Oregon Railway. Tbe Quincy Western was given aoth ority to increase tbe one way fare be tween Qunicy and M ire ton, from 45 to 60 cents, and the round trip fare from 60 to 75 cents. Tbe Nevada-California-Oregon Rail way had made application to increase oertain of its psssenger fares to tbe basia of 7 cents a mile. Tbe Commission held a bearing and made an exhaustive examination of the facta which were there developed. It appeared from the testimony given by tne company itself, that it had been able oat of its earnings, not only to pay dividends and to set aside a sub stantial reserve, bat, in addition to build 119 miles of new line. Tbe Com mission wss convinced that it bad been earning at least a reasonable re torn opon its investment. Ssid tbe commission in conclusion : "It appears that although tbe net earnings could yield a profit of 5 per cent on a valuation of Thirteen Thou-i sand. Two Hundred dollars per mile, yet tbe actual cost of construction on ' all the mileage concerning which testi mot.v was introduced was but Seven i Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty dollars per mile." "The public cannot be expected to pay rates high enough to yield not only fair returns on the investment but to create a fund for construction of extensions and later te called upon to provide interest thereon." SURVEY 15 BEING MADE OF COUNTY H. A. Morgusteln of O. A. C, Is Catherine: Data From Farmers Curtis Utley Real Estate and Brokers Mining shares of High Grade and Windy Hollow bought and sold on commission Big 4 Stock 10o Ft. Bid well Con solidated 15c Gold Shore stock 20o ALL STOCK QUOTED ON BOARD Twin Valley Land Co. Incorporated : C. R. BLOOD, Ast. Sec.; C. O. MISENER, Gen. A St. We have for sale: Orchard and Alfalfa Lands Farm Lands, Timber Lands Homesteads and Desert Lands Special attention given to O.V.L. Land Holdings We are agents for The Fairport Town & Land Co. FAIRPORT TOWN LOTS now on sale. Make your selection before the best ones are sold. A big investment for a small amount of money WHEN YOU GET READY TO HOOK VP your hone there will be no unwillingness on his part. If the harness comes frota here. Our harness In noted for the comfort It affords the borne. It ttts snugly where snug ness Ih essential, loosely where tightness would nail or chafe. We don't charge any more than the cata logue houses ask for theirs. E. F. CHENEY LAKEVIEW OREGON H. A. Morgnstein, of Corvsllis. I ant week arrived in Lake county. He Is one of the eight young men appointed to make an agricultural survey of Ore gon under the direction of tbe Oregon Immigration Commission and State Statistical Bureau. Tbe information to be obtained bas no connection with tbe question of taxation or assess ments. Below is a copy of the letter which is being sent out by the Bureaa : "Oregon Statistical Bureau in co operation with the Agricultural Col lege, la making preliminary agricul tural survey of a number of leading farms in every county in tbe state. Tbe obiect of this survey is peillminary to determine the opportunities in escb locality of new settlers and if possible, to Ond some ot tbe difficulties in agri cultural developments. "A number of farms in your locality will be visited during tbe summer by M. O. Evans. Such questions as tbe following will be asked : Tbe value of tbe land, machinery stock on hand June first, tbe acreage and yield of each crop in 1911 ; tbe amount of these crops sold and tbe receipts : amount of other farm products such as milk, butter, eggs, fruit sold during the year and tbe receipts : the expenses for labor, seed, feed, fertilizer machinery, threshing; the methods of cultivstion used and your observation of the results. "As your answer will be used for the benefit of your community and the entire atate accuracy of statement is of the utmost importsnce. All ot tbe in formation received from you and your neighbors will be compiled in making op a final report on the general condi tion of your community. Your atate ment will be considered strictly confi dential. The report of individuals will not be published without their consent. "We hope that the farmers will as sist our representatives in securing tbe informatinn desired and that in turn the college and tbe Immigration Com misison may aid the farmers by giving advice to all those who wish it" Tbe two thousand acre ranch belong ing to Dr. W. Patterson in Surprise valley was Isst week sold to the Provi dent Investment Company, of Los Angeles. Tbia deal ia a signiflcent to that valley and is said to have been consummated upon tbe strength of tbe Western PaciHe railroad building plana. The selling price of tbe Patterson ranch waa approximately 1200,000. Government Is Richer The American government began the new fiscal year with 13,040.047,621, of which all but J363.621.008 is in circu lation and the balance held In the treasury vaults ss tbe assets of the fed eral government. This volume of real money breaks all records, so far as the treasury statements show, for tbe winding up ot the fiscal year, and It teata a year ago by 184,500,000. The treasury officials, estimating that tbe population has grown to 69,656,000 up to last Monday, say that a pro rata distribution of this money would cive each person 134.26, or 6 cent mote than a year ago. MEETING HELD FOR PATHFINDERS Speakers Point Out Ad vantages of Lake view and Qoose Lake Valley At the publie meeting last night, at which Dr. E. H. Smith acted as chair man aeveral speeches of the members of the pathfinding party lull of glowing praise to this country were made. Mr. Chapman dwelt upon points of vital Interest to the Development League meet, and made some good suggestions about entertaining the multitude of people who will be here on that occasion. Mr. Sawhlll and Mr. Hardy also made remarks about the present resources and future pos sibilities Of tbe country. Mr. Bates gave a good stinging address dwelling upon our wealth and assets aa well as reminding us of some of our needs. The real speech of the evening was msde by C L. Smith, agriculturalist of the O.-W.-K. & N. He ia a very forceful and convincing orator and thla Darned by forty years of practical ex perience gave his speech that faeinst Ing feature that held his audience spell-bound. Mr. Smith Is a lover of the farm because he understands It. He ssid that he did not go around giv ing people "Taffy," but some of his compliments to this section would lead people to believe otherwise If they did not know his past reputation. One impressive point msde in each address last evening wss the apparent approval and hearty sanction accorded Lakevlew's proposed sewer question. The fact that Lakeview la about to take the step of installing a system made a noticeable impression opon these people and all expressed the hope of seeing tbe bond issue carried by a unanimous vote. With a few remarks showing Lake view's welcome to the visitors V. 1 Snelling closed the meeting, and the audience went awav with a clearer conception of the real importance this visit meana to ua. Death of J. N. Watson In the death of J. N. Watson, an ac count of wboae death appeared in tbe Examiner last week, Lakeview and Lake county suffers a severe loss. Mr. Watson wss Identlned with all tbe leading movements of this section and waa ever foremost in Its advance ment. He was held In blgb esteem by all, and unlverssl regret la expressed at his sudden passing. At the grand lodge of the B. P. O. E. his death was the ocoasion for many worda of pralae, and hia remaina were escorted to the depot by delegstions from the Klsmstb falls, Ashland, Med ford and Portland lodgea. A full account of his life will appear next week in the Examiner. The Portland Telegram gave the fol lowing concerning tbe death of J. N ... , i .i . t Watson, wnicn occurred in idbi cujr, July 8: Hesrt f si lure censed tbe death of John Watson, aged 70, prominent stockman and once receiver of the Lakeview Land Office, on Maryland Avenue yes terday, wblie be and hia wife were looking at property they had recently purchased. Wstson wss well known as member of the Elks delegation from Southern Oregon, and arrived here last week to attend the convention. Mrs Watson is at the home of Mra. A. Y Beacb, 140 Going street. Teachers' Certificates Following is tbe list of Eighth Grade Graduates In the June Examination, 1912:. District No. 7. Reid Corbett. Ruth Florence, Frances Msytield, Hsrold Thruston and Veva Whorton. District, No. 14. Blanche Linbaugh and Charles Reed. ' District No. 16. Norman Frakes and Ben Frakes. District No. 20 John Whittsker. District No. 21 Hazel Givan Flo rence Morris, and Vera Parker. The highest grade was made by Flo rence Morris of Adel. The following list of teachers were successful in tbe June examinstion and certificates for th same were received last week : Bessie Burgess, Five Year Certi ficate. Katie Gibson, Lera Duke. Chester Marquam, Stella M. Pattison. lieorge S. Callahan, M. Eugenia Storey, Kalph Story. Reports on teachers for Life Certi ficates have not yet been received. Having in Summer Lake Valley bas commenced In earnest and many men are busy at work (on many ranches there. Crops look good and the yield will be about the average. Fruit ia showing fine with indications that every orchard will need to thin their product in order to get the bent results and prevent the trees from breaking and from being overloaded. Many ranches show an increased acreage of grain and hay. Tne artesian well belt will mean much land being devoted to raising grain and hay and that sec tion will be used as a winter feeding place more than ever before. OPEN AIR DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT Second Floor New Hery ford Building Will De 8cene of Merriment Wbst promises to be positively the best danre of the season will be held tomorrow night on the second floor of the new Her j ford tlook. The dance will be given under the auspices of the Lakeview Commercial Club and the proceeds will be added to the treasu ry of the organisation which will further provide funds tor the develop ment work insugurated by that body. The local band will furnish tbe music, the straina of which will provide rvth mlc time for thoae who wish to glide over the floor of tbia magnificent edi fice. Electrio lights will te strung over the platform and N. P. Jensen, the electric light men has cheerfully offered to donate the iuice for lighting purposes. That the affair will be a profound success Is predestined by the unani mous favor with which the idea meets. The floor space is adequate to accom odate about 200 dancing couples so there need be no fear of overtaxing the capacity. Tickets will be sold for SI. 50 and can be secured at nearly all busi ness bouses and from members ot the Commercial Club. There ia no doubt but what the dance will receive a moat literal patronage, aa aside from the laudable cause for which the mon ey Is being raised there remaina tbe pleasurcrs of a social gathering and the gayetiea of a big open air oance. Additional Briefs Rochester, N. Y. waa choaen by the Elks as tbe next meeting piece for the Grand Lodge Reunion. K. P. Cronemlller, wife aad mother, Mrs. Daniel Cronemlller Tuesday re turned from a two weeks trip to Klam ath Falls and Fortland. Position wsnted by man and wife, no children. Capable of handling most any line of work. References furnish ed. Apply at this office. Tbe Ladiea Aid Society of the Pres byterian church will meet next week on Wednesday, afternoon, Instead of Thursday, at Mra. Hunter's, at the south end of town. All the members should be present aa bualness of Im portance la to be considered. US We greatly regret to state that Frank P. Light, of Hotel Lakeview, wbo was reported Isst week aa having recovered from an attack of apoenditictls, haa taken a relapse. He became ill Monday of this week and was compelled to re turn to his bed and is yet unable to be out Tbe Department of tbe Interior haa granted the petition of settlers In Township 26 S., Rangea 14 and 15 E., for the designation of their lands as subiect to entry under the provisions of the enlsrged homestead act. Theae lands will be open to entry on July 22nd.. y Mrs. C. S. Gough, formerly Miss Lulu Maxwell, last week arrived from Portland to be in attendance to her mother, Mrs. J. W. Maxwell, who bas teen quite seriously ill the past several dsys. We are pleased to stste, how ever, tbst she is grestly improved at this writing. One of the finest jobs of oak grain ing ever dune in Lakeview is being done on the entrsnces and doors of the new High School, by Alfred Boorse, although Mr. Boorse hss recently lo cated here he Is proving himself to be a first class workmsn In the line of painting and paperhanging and you will do well to see him In regards to fixing up your house. It U. S. Prine, of Culver, who was last week arrested by Sheriff Snider upon charge ot larceny of some horses, Tuesday was given a preliminary hear ing before Justice Wm. Wallace and bound over under bonds in the sum of $1000 to appear before the grand fury at the Fall term of court. Thus far bail has not been furnished and be is being held In the county jail. Viewpoint, the lively little settle ment of people that are making things grow where nothing grew before ex cept grass and sheep, gathered to the number of about eighty In a house op posite the Lofgreen homestead and en joyed themselves to the limit In play ing games, eating the things that the ladies had provided, and celebrating a sane Fourth. Dancing was indulged In by all and one of the best times ever had in that part of the valley was had by all. The apirit of hospitality waa uppermost at all times and there is no doubt that the initial efforts of the Viewpoint Settlers Association met with a most triumphant success. W. H. Baird, representing a - sugar factory In Detroit, Mich., last week made tour of the Surprise Valley to inspect the possibilities ot that section as beet producer. The Bldwell News states that be was highly pleased with what, tit) .aw and' that he returned to make a fa...uble report on the ad visi bility of building a sugar factory In that valley. CATHOLIC CHURCH DEDICATED SUNDAY Dlshop O'Reilly, of Baker City Confirms Class At Local Church The Right Reverend Charlea J. O'Reilly, Cathoilo Bishop of tbe dloreie of Bsker City, Oregon, Hstor day arrived here from Klamath Falls for the purpose of confirming clans at the local church, aa well as to bless the newly erected church building fisre. At 10 o'clock services Sunday morn ing, the Bishop, assisted by Fathers Gallagher ami Nehmltt and Messrs. O'Shea and Schmltt, wbo acted as altar boys, pasted around the exterior of tbe church building and blessed same, alter which the Interior of the buildlnir was likewise blessed. At the evening services confirma tion claas consisting of Mra. Rosa Mc Daniels, Mrs. A. McNab, Mrs. Michael M. Barry, Mra. D. F. -Krennan, Ms and Lena O'Shea. Mrs. B. Daly, Miaa Nellie Barry and John O'Shea were given the sacrament of confirmation by the Bishop, The Bishop spoke at both morning and evening aarvicee and impressed the large audiences present on both oe- csslons. He Is very learned gentle man and made many friends among the people here on both hia visits last fsll and hia recent visit here. He left Mon day for Klamath Falls enroute home. LAKEVIEW IS REACHED Contiiued from first Dim Band discoursed aeveral pleasing selec tions in tbe court house square, which added seal to the occaalon. Yesterday the visitors spent the dsy In recruit ing, and looking over the town and sur rounding country, and In the evening rousing meeting was held In the Court House and everal addreaaea made by different mcmbera of the psrty as well aa local representatives. The trip of these Deoole through ran. tral and southern Oregon la a most im portant epoch In the history of this country. Wnile the mission of tbe lead party la to spy out the most feasible routes to Lakeview for the benefit of the numerous people wbo are coming to attend the (meeting of the Central Oregon Development League here in August. A cloae survey will bo kept by mamt era of tbe party of the work the Commercial Club baa ac complished In settling Eastern Ore gon, the Investigation 'of numerous and projects for tbe benefit of tbe ' prospective buyers, the obtaining of first band information on conditions In Eastern Oregon for the guidance of aettlers : and arrange with settlers for exhibits of their products to be sent out bv the rai triads. It ia the plan to visit as many of the settlers and ranchers as possible during the tour, and get their epxeriencea in making a livelihood in Eastern Oegon. Any opinions, and suggestions tbst they offer will be used In tbe future work of the Commercial Club. For Its own guidance the Commercial Club dealers aiao to learn with what auccesa aettlers, it bas placed in Hasten) Ore gon, are meeting. At the request ot the railroad com panies, which are anxious to advertise Oregon extensively, the delegation will aim to secure definite promises from aettlers, for exhibits from ranchers and farms to be used in the Esst to advertise the resources of Ore gon. By having the promises for cer V tsin definite samples, the railroads will have a better basis on which to carry on their exhibits and land shows. Many automoble tourista desirous of motoring to California have expressed a wish to travel over better roads thsn those now afforded by the Journey through the Slskiyous. Believing thst a splendid route can be obtained through Central Oreogn, the party will view the different ways and make a mao of ita recommendation. The proposed road will come through thla valley and enter California near Pitt river. The entire party was unanimous In their prslse of the country they had visited and especially with Lakeview and the Goose Lake Valley. M. Chapman stated to an Examiner representative that be thought the coming convention waa destined to be the most successful meeting yet held of the Central Oregon Development League. He and hia party have done ' very credible work in heralding the news of thia Jmeet throughout Oregon and there Is not doubt of the success of their campaign. He said that be had 200 people pledged to attend from Portland but would make no promises of the exact number that would at tend. However, he was very optimis tic about a large attendance, 'ihose coming from Portland will start Au gust 15 to 17, owing to the route they will traverse. They will make it a ten days or two weeks trip. From here they went to Kianmth Full and will from thut place go rorth to Bond and thus cover practically all the Interior country and will giiin a i Ipar conception of our wonderiul re sources.