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Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22
PLATFORM OF j. E. ANDREWS
Facts and Figures to be Considered
in the Tax Assessors Race.
am a candidate for Tax Assessor.
am not running against any man or

am a candidate for Tax Assessor.
am not running against any man or
men,
am running for the Office.
I am running on the following
grounds
The people of this county have been
bearing the burden of high taxation
for years; paying the taxes, building
up the county and making the whole
land of the county valuable.
There lies in the county west OF tfe
settlements over nine hundred thous-
aud acres of land owned by large land
holding companies. bought at very
small price per acre, and held for spec
ulation only.
Settlers who wish to buy itfnd tim
possible to buy small tracts except IN
rare instances at high prices.
All of these lands are assessed at a
very nominal figure, onaverage OF much
less than one dollar per acre.
These lands have gradually increased
ia value unLil they are asking ADD sell
ing these lands for 49, 81, So TO $40 p r
acre in large tracts; and they are a. :
sessed at from 20 cents per acre on an
average of the lowest company TO 81
cents per acre average on the highest
company.
1 believe that the man who builds up
the country should be treated fair, and
If there is any discrimination 1t should
be made in his favor.
| believe that the spectators should
pay their proportion of taxes, and II
there is any discrimination it should be
agaidst them
believe that the taxes should be
, fairly equalized on proportion basis
so that the big man pays in the SAM
proportion as the small man, the ricl
} the same as the poor.
I promise you that if elected to thi
Office will assess all the property y
: st. Lucie county as outlined above an
t in accordance with the laws ,of tn
State.
9 promise you that | will assess tn
: LANDS OF the big land holding companie
in accordance with the prices they ar
5 holding them at.
: That will raise their assessment
above what it is nov on an average I
at least one dollar per acre, more
possible
This will raise the assessed vrluatio
1. of the county nearly one million dollar
i and will, in order to raise the sam
amount Ut taxes we are now paying, re
(. duce the millage of the county abou
i one third.
Instead of paying SO 2 mills 2
i mills will raise the same amount
9 This call the business mans pla'
\ form, fair to all property interests.
d Fair to all companies
i Fair to the rich
b Fair to the poor tHf
Fair to the people
Equalization to and for all,
Respectfully,
JAMES E. ANDREWS.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22
rho p.triotic statesman.

I've often heard the statesman cry
ooh voters watch me bleed and die,
10 shield and guard your sacred rlgnts'
ri labor for you days and nights! | 40
~ dare for wealth or fame;toserye the
neonle is my aim. For them I'd meet
q hundred dooms. aud occupy a nun,
dred tombs Ilove the people, old anu
Young; for them I'd sacrifice a lung
The people are such easy marks 'na'
thov believe these statesman sharks,
pntJ grown old and world wise, avolo
tho nan who bleeds and dies, who
works the people, graft TOO haro
no sacred rights of mine he'll guaro,
I've noticed that the selfish man adopts
tho sacrificing plan; he's always on 'ne
trail Of snaps; he'd be congressman y
perhaps; or,failing that, he'd Riao'y rvo
he ceppty sheriff of his iop' and II ne
,ooses on that line as constable ne :
snrely shine. No mater what the 100 nc Is
saaks' for liberty he loudly snrieAs
srd has oppression togged AM
rscLed. and does the bleeding oyins
act: through heated days and slee si,ls,,
az, ,Sbts he walls about peoples rlgn''
oh I would give two beans 70 nna -,
;. oa ,asynsu Of candid mind, who to In .
nso0le brsvely cries 81 want the vC Ssi,
p ps'p ri YOU guys; to the office IAN IAN
o. ,n "a 90, because, my friends wan
W. donuh, n-Walt Whitman
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22
conundrum Supper.

A rare and amusing source OF ENJOY
ment that will keep ones mind work
ing and wits engaged will be the novel
Conundrum Supper, under the auspices
of tho Epworth League at the resi-
deuce Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. VanLand-
ingham, on Pine street, next Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock. The only small
thing connected wife the affair will be
the nickel price, as everything else VIII
silver.plated, gold trimmed and studded
with diamonds when the pearls OF W.T.
and rubies of Thought begin to iiasn
DER the menu, which is as follows:
MENU.
Chip Of the Old Block.
Prairie Flowers, raised IN town
A Playful Mamie Goat
Sweets to the Sweets
Springs Offerings. Sell and Add
One of Noah's Sons.
What Some Folks Don't Know
c;r,s, Names Fruits Of the Vine
No Grounds for Complaint
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22

o. Currier, j. D. Almond, D. a
Carly aud e. S. Williams compos'
party from Fort Pierce, who ar
in the city Yesterday for the pppos
attending the Citrus Seminar 81
will be In session here for the nexl 4
days. Gainesville Sun.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22

The camp OF instruction for com mis-
stoned officers of the organized militia
OF Florida will be held on the reserya-
ton adjoining the State arsenal at st.
Augustine from May 10Th 70 10Th.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22

The Bronson -pemO 'chicb was was
Of ! nile.pOst near Morrison w ! COS, NC q
Levy county at $780, o. wn,cD for two
trips to the scene' one . ) a - hire a man
the old post was gone and to n'ps 70 sec
,oY ,e s IT, and ano'her trip % n ~
that the new post vas s'so's - ceots. Il
doing the work vas Pala o. VS17'
Is thus the money goes
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1910-04-22
LITERARY AND SONG RECITAL
Miss Thaxton and Mr.. McCombs
Will Entertain at Jensen.

So appreciative are the good people Of
Jensen of talent and art that they never
fail to respond generously when an OPP
portunity offers TO see 1t we'll displayed,
and when the display is made by home
talent the appreciation is more sincere,
consequently, the entertainment to be
given in Town Hall on Thursday even
ing next, April 18th, by Miss Maggie
Belle Thaxton and ReY. H, W. Nc
Combs will be society event for that
fashionable little city,
Miss Maggie Belle Thaxton as an en-
tainer OF the highest order is we'll
known TO all in this section for her ex-
ceptionally rare gifts as an elocutlonlst
and reader and no one can fail to be
pleased with her inimltable recitations
Of subjects tragical, serious and grave,
or romantic, gay and comical, always
delivered with a cheerfulness, grace
and ease that wins admiration from the
very first glimpse Of her CHEEKY smile
and lithesome figure.
Rev, McCombs, Notwithstanding his
devotion to pastoral duties, has found
time to cultivate voice of rare sweet
ness and power which is listened tC
with rapt attention wherever heard
and his graceful stage composure is
source of delight whenever he appears
before an audience.
That the entertainment will be
source of much pleasure and highl!
gratifying to a large and refined audi
euce is predicted by the large numbe
of admirers of the chief participants
Following is the program;
Is Part l.
Song ....................... ..............De Decay
''Tell Her Love Her So
Reading ...'.''.' lio0
"How the LaRue Stakes Were Lost
Song-"Dear Heart ....,.~.,"' ....,.. Mate
Reading -"Tom Sawyer Mark Twal
SONG Bethove
= Worship of God in Nature
Part ii.
Reading-"Aux Italians = Meredith
Old Melodies;
lta) German-"How can l Leave Thee
| fb( English-"Drink TO Me Only
(c) Scotch-"Flow Gently Sweet Alton
(dl Welsh-All Thru the Night.
Reading Burton llarriso
"Behind a Curtain"
Song ,..... ........,.s ..''''''''''''.' ''''''''
: "Queen of the Earth
Reading .... .......~.e,...o....~.."Nan D!h
THE Lost Word ~
Song-"The Holy City, Adam
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
Consolidating Northwest Lines.

Recent press dispatches re-
port the consolidation of a large
number of the Union Pacific
(Harriman) Northwest lines, in
cluding the mysterious North
Coast road that has been building
in Washington and which was
known to belong to that system
The consolidation includes the 0.
'R. & N, Oregon Eastern, NAL
heur Valley and many others in
this and adjoining states. The
new incorporation is under the
name of Oregon, Washington
Railroad & Navigation Co.
The total mileage coming un-
der the control of the new COM
pany will be 3,079 miles. The
purpose Of the merger, according
to the statement. is that further
bond issues are required to carry
on new roads and extensions now
under way and those projected.
1t was found necessary to form a
corporation with enlarged powers,
one especially having the right
to make a larger bond issue.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
EyADING THE ISSUE.

Such men as James Wilson,
secretary of agriculture, are par
ticeps criminis to the high cost OF
living. At Chicago Saturday
night Mr.. Wilson was attributing
high prices to the fact the far
mers were buying automobiles,
also to the fact that the house
wife, instead of going to the
market and carrying her pur-
chases home in a basket is order
ing what she wants by telephone.
James Wilson, secretary of
agriculture, has never been heard
to say that the extortions of the
trusts increase the life cost. He
has never been heard to say that
the Payne-Aldrich tariff or any
other tariff increases living ex-
penses. He has never been heard
to say that the millions spent on
battleships, navies and colonels
has to be taken out of the pockets
of the people and thereby in
creases the life cost. OF all these
things that contribute SO directly
and so heavily TO the high life
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
sILvlRs RIVER IRRIGATION COMPANY
Organization Of Water Users Who Desire
TO Promote Irrigation IN This Valley

The Silvies River Irrigation
Co. is going to be q factor in
helping TO solve the water pro-
blem Of this valley according to
statements of parties interested.
The Times-Herald is informed
that this company is an organi-
zation Of substantial land owners
and water users who are inter-
ested in the future development
Of this section and the particular
purpose Of the company is to
bring about a better understand
ing Of existing conditions and
get matters in shape TO control
the flood waters of Silvies River.
This company will in no wise
be an obstruction but desires to
facilitate matters in preparation
Of the final adjustment Of all
water used for irrigation and
making it possible to cover a
greater area of land, therefore
bringing practically the entire
valley under a system of irriga-
ton that is TO come in the future.
II is not the intention of the
promoters TO interfere with the
vested rights Of present users or
TO hold up any enterprise having
the storage of the water by a
system of reservoirs under con-
sideration. but rather TO assist
such an undertaking. The or
ganization and education of the
people along this line is Of much
Importance and the actual work
of such n company acting in good
faith with unselfsh personal mo-
tives should be commended. We
need added facilities for caring
for the flood waters and the only
way to secure it is TO encourage
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26

1t is,claimed by some that there
is a lack of enthusiasm among
local people regarding the future
possibilities of this section, es-
pecially irrigation. That while
we all admit the feasibility of
conserving the flood waters of
our streams for use at the proper
season Of the year. we fail to put
UP a solid front and inspire suf-
ficient confidence in capital to
take up such projects as would
mean great things for Harvey
Valley. Is this claim justifiable?
Are we standing in our own
light? This is a matter that
should be considered. Let us
drop our personal selfish interests
for moment and find if we are
doing all we can toward the de-
velopment Of this country.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
The Times.Herald believes

The Times Herald believes
there is a greater interest shown
in farming and general develop
ment in this section at this time
than ever before. The crops of
the past season have not been
up to the average and as con-
sequence of drouth and unusual
frosts we are compelled to pay
exhorbitant prices for farm pro-
ducts and vegetables. The sup
ply is entirely Inadequate to the
demand and while there is no
danger of a famine it is a handi-
cap to many to pay the prices
asked. There is every reason to
believe that these conditions can
and will be remedied next sea-
son. Conditions or rather pros
poets justify greater cultivation
next season with good profits to
those engaged in tilling the soil.
We can not at this time estimate
the possible demand for farm
products next season. Matters
of considerable magnitude are in
process of forming that may
mean phenomenal changes in the
Harney country during the COM
ing year. The building of rail
roads alone would create a de-
mand for products that would be
hard to estimate, but we have
even more than this in contem-
plation. 1t is a foregone conclu-
sion that this section will see its
largest number of homeseekers
next season. The advertising
campaigns of the Hill and Harri-
man railroad interests together
with the exploitation by local
people; the big annual additions
of the Portland Oregonian and
Journal; the efforts of big land
holders, such as the Oregon &
Western Colonization Co., and
other concerns of like character
will bring hundreds of people
here looking for land and invest
ments. All these will be a factor
in bringing about a transforma-
ton that we look forward to. We
should be in readiness to meet
such an emergency, not for sell
fish motives entirely, but for the
sake of the country and its ad-
vancement. With such prospects
in sight it behooves every citizen
of Harney county to put forth
their best efforts toward making
good in every line, especially in
farm products.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26

The large amount of moisture
that has fallen during the past
several days will be of considera-
BILE benefit. The ground has not
been frozen as yet and the entire
fall of rain and snow will go into
the soil for the benefit of the
crops next season. More atten-
is being given the conservation of
moisture as people understand it
better and we may look for better
results from farming next sea
son regardless Of the amount of
precipitation.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26

every enterprise having such an
end in view. No other great
body Of fine farming country can
now be found In the West that
will compare with Harney Valley
and with system Of irrigation
covering such a territory the
possibilities are almost beyond
comprehension. That such a
system is possible is not denied;
that it will be done some day is
admitted; If we can hasten that
time il is our duty TO do so. The
Silvies River Irrigation Co. has
opened the way to such an end If
those interested are really in
earnest and acting in good faith.
The Times-Herald has it from
some Of the stockholders of the
concern that it is made rp of
men Of affairs Of this section
men who have not alone personal
interests but who also desire to
assist in the development Of the
Harvey country. They see the
possibilities and will do their
part toward building II up at the
earliest possible moment.
The Times-Herald would sug-
gest careful investigation Of this
scheme by all interested with a
view of pushing the good work
provided it is a feasible PROPOSE
ton. The time is at hand for
the concerted action of our peo-
pie toward the development Of
the country. Citizens of the en-
tire country should put their
shoulder to the wheel in bringing
about results. We have capital
awaiting such opportunities and
men now investigating possible
conservation Of the flood waters
throughout this section. Rail-
road building in the early spring
is practically settled and every
indication points to rapid devel-
opment and settlement of the
vast interior Oregon. Let us be
ready for such a change.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
cost, Mr.. Wilson has nothing to

cost, Mr.. Wilson has nothing to
say.
The main thing he has been
heard to say, and he has said it
many times, that because house.
wives order by telephone, prices
are high. His logic is that the
labor saving machines and de-
vices have in themselves raised
prices. His argument is that
every housewife in the United
States can go to market and carry
home a dozen eggs, a bar Of soap
or paper of needles cheaper than
the delivery can be made by
trained deliverymen, skilled in
the business and using labor
saving devices for the purpose.
He argues that the housewife
should go personally to a distant
part of the city for q paper of
pins and to another part for a
can of pepper and carry them
home in her market basket.
Mr.. Wilson'S diagnosis of the
cause of high prices is that of an
old granny. The labor saving
machines, including the tele-
phone, have lowered the cost of
things. 1t is trusts, tariffs, ex-
travagant governments, restraint
of trade, fraudulent statesmen
and bogus statesmenship that
have created extortionate prices.
AS secretary of agriculture, Mr..
Wilson ought to have more to say
about these high price producers,
and less to say about the house
wives. 1t would be more credit
able to the position he holds, to
himself. and to the country. -
Portland Journal.
The Times-Herald comedies
with a portion of what the Jour-
nal says, but it has not yet found
the real cause of the high cost OF
living or given Mr.. Wilson credit
for his meaning in some of his
expressions. The secretary evil
IDENTIFY meant that the house
wife is entirely too fastidious
and demands only the best cuts
of meats instead of taking less
choice pieces The buying OF
automobiles by the farmer has
nothing to do with It. In fact
the high cost of living can not be
placed at the door of the pro-
ducer in any instance. 1t is the
people higher up in every instance
and finally the consumer in the
end who is more or less unrea-
sonable in his demand for SER
vice.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

Get an Alfred Benjamin suit
at Schenk Bros.
A. M. Kelly is again in the
city from his sheep ranch.
Furnished rooms. Plain Sewing
MRS. DORA LESTER, Burns, Or.
Just arrived fine lot of blankets,
ladies', gents and children's
coat sweaters Fred Haines.
Meerschaum, Briar and Com
position Pipes, with Amber and
Artificial Stems-a big display at
Reed Bros. Drug Store.
Holiday novelties are now be-
ing unpacked at The Busy Corner
Store. The writer was favored
with view of some very choice
articles.
An Idaho paper announces that
there is an increased demand for
high-grade horse all over. 1t
seems that the horse is holding
his own regardless of the great
er number of automobiles and
flying machines. We would sug-
gest that Harney county growers
continue TO improve their stock
with the assurance that there
will be a market for all the good
horses they can raise.
A government reservoir pro-
ject capable of irrigating between
four and five thousand acres of
vacant, unsurveyed government
land in this county has been par
tally completed and parties in
terested will give the right men
with capital good proposition
TO take up the matter and push
it to completion. This must be
taken up at once. For informa-
ton call or write this Office.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
from the mail order houses what
they do not carry In stock.

they do not carry In stock.
Merchants in this county have
been known to buy their personal
pills from the order house in Or
der to save money.
Time, time and time again
they have refused to buy the
farmers products and In the
same breath want the farmer to
buy at home.
Merchants can be named who
refused to handle flour made in
the county from grain grown by
those ranchers who are admon-
ished to buy at home.
The truth is that country mer-
chants are in competition with the
mail order house.
This is a hard fact, but true.
The postoflice records and the
profits Of the mail order house
show it beyond contradiction.
Being in competition the mer-
chant must meet the eastern
price.
He must inform the people that
he has the goods and he must ad-
vertise a competitive price.
Take the order house advertis.
ing matter out of the country
and the order business is destroy
ed.
The business is built on price
and the advertisement Of the
same.
The home merchant has a con.
dition that exists to meet.
Fancy nor sentiment will solve
| it.
Price and ink solved the prob
lem for the mail order house.
1t will do the same for the
home merchant.
Who pays the tax" fails tC
appeal to the people. To get the
business, inform the people what
you have in stock and what yol
will sell il for. II the price il
right the business will stay al
home. If it is not the business
will go east and next year Sears
Roebuck will cut a 500. 900. 00(
melon instead Of $40, 900, 00(
as was done this year. - Blue Mt.
Eagle.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26

Big reduction in mems hats
Fred Haines.
Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets do not sicken or
gripe, and may be taken with
perfect safety by the most deli
cate woman or the youngest
child. The old and feeble will
also find them a most suitable
remedy for aiding and strength
hening their weakened digestion
and for regulating the bowels.
For sale by all good Dealers.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
mol. s0ql.

Report OF the condition of tho
HARVEY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Of BURNS
at Harms, IN tho State OF oregon. at the close OF
business Nov. 10. 1910.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
NOTICE OF SALE.

In the Estate Of Edith and Herman
Larson, minors.
You will take notice that by virtue Of
an order OF the county court Of the State
OF Oregon for Harney County duly made
and entered, the undersigned guardian
will proceed to sell at private sale from
and after December 20, 1910, for cash TO
the hlghost and best bidder all the
right, title and interest Of the above
named minors In and TO the VIVA OF
section "a, T. 8b g.. X. 33 d., W. M. in
Harney County. Oregon.
A. STONE, Andrews, Ore.
Guardian OF the above named minors.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
REAL CHRISTMAS
FURNITURE

Headquarters at prices that are
are right. See our New Things
Suitable for Presents.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-11-26
DOES THIS APPLY HEREa

Every house in the county
has its library of catalogues and
order house advertising matter.
The women folks, who do the
Christmas shopping turn from
one catalogue to another. CON-
pairing prices and in the end dc
their Christmas shopping east.
While doing this the Oregonian
prints an article about Sears
Roebuck who have just declared
a dividend Of 33a percent on a
$50, 900, 900 capitalization. The
Oregonian in commenting de-
plores the conditions and falls
into the old argument that peo-
pie should buy at home because
the order house does not pay
taxes in every rural district. nor
does it drop a nickle in the hat
Sunday morning at the village
church or build roads, maintain
schools, help the poor and boost
the lowly. This is good talk but
it is not to the point.
The ugly facts are:
The hardware merchant buys
his dry goods from the order
house because he saves money.
The dry goods merchant buys
his hardware east because he
saves money.
Business people do not buy
from one another. They buy