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Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-29

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Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-03-29

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
VENEER MATERIAL
Preliminary Comparative Report for 1909 Issued
 by the Census Bureau

Washington. Feb. 20-The outlay for veneer material, both domestic and imported woods, during the calendar year 1909 was $S,977, ,516, as against ST. S91 ,431 in 1908 and $6, 436 23f in 1907. The number of establishments engaged in the manufacture of veneers during 1909 was 637, an increase of 235 and 267 over the number reporting in 1908 and 1907, respectively.
 This information appears in a pre- liminary comparative report covering 1909, 1908, and 1907, which was trans mitted today to Census Director Dur and by Chief Statistician Will am M Stuart, under whose supervision it was prepared by J. E. Whelchel, ex- pert special agent of the division of manufa ctures. In cooperation with the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture the Bureau of the Gen. sus annually collects and publishes statistics pertaining to the group of lumber and timber industries
 The rapid rate at which this indus try has grown during the recent years continued through 1909. the showing for that year disclosing not only a substantial increase in the number of mills but also the fact that in DO mt of geographical distribution the indus try has extended from 30 States in 1907 to 34 States in 1909.
 STATES LEADING IN
 THE INDUSTRY
 Although veneer manufacture was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
COURSES OF STUDY
New Departure by Local Teach. ers' Association Begins
 Feb. 2S

The local Teachers Association after much thought and preparation are now ready to announce to the public two excellent study courses. These courses will consist of one in art and one in literature.
 The course in literature will include ten lectures by a well known Yale professor. The subject of the cours 2 will be the Development of the Novel" The novel of today. occupies a very important place in the fled of literature and to those to whom a literary course would appeal a very fine opportunity is here offered. This course will be held Tuesday afternoons at o'clock at the High School, com mencing Feb 2s.
 The art course will be conducted Saturday mornings in the studio rooms of the High School The work in this course will consist of sketching and designing. occupying probably the entire informing. The first class work will commence Feb. 25.
 Anyone who is interested in becon- ing a member of these classes please either telephone or write Miss E. l.. Bown. 13S Peouonpock street. or Miss Margaret Riley. 396 Gregory street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

engaged in during 1909 in practically every state in which lumber timber occurs in commercial quantity, nearly three-fourths of the material con- stunned during the year was reported from the II States of Illinois, M1cnl- gan, Florida. Indiana, tennessee, Ms souri. Arkansas, New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky, ranking in point of quantity consumed in the order named. Furthermore. of these States, the group composed or llllnols Indiana, Florida and Michigan alone contributed nearly one-third of the total, showing that the industry IS still to some extent localized.
 A point of interest in this connec- ton is the fact that although the three States. New York Illinois and In diana, reported but 20.9 per cent of the total quantity of material consumed during 1909, their contribution formed 42.8 per cent of the total cost Of all veneer material consumed during that year This showing is due directly to the fact that the manufacture of veneers from imported and high-pric- ed cabinet woods, especially maho- eany. is to a large extent centered in these thrr- states, Illinois alone re- porting more than half of the maho- gany consumed during 1903 ana New York following with nearly one-third.
 New York led in the consumption of both Spanish cedar and Circassin walnut, reporting more than three- fifths of the total of each of these species.
 For many years the manufacture of veneers was mainly from the import ed cabinet woods and to limited ex- tent from such domestic woods wal nut. oak, and bird's-eye maple. The extension of the industry has been more in the nature of the development of a new industry, the large increase in the total annual consumption Of material being made up chiefly of domestic woods which are converted into veneer stock, from which are made baskets berry crates, packing cases of various kinds, furniture, ma terial for laminated lumber, barrels, etc. It is this branch of the industry which is widely distributed and in which the growth is most rapid.
 Among the materials reported as consumed during 1909 are found thir- tv-s'x species of domestic woods and eleven of imported woods making to- tai practically ekual to the number of wood species utilized during the same year in the United States as lumber material.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
MARK TWAIN LIBRARY
 AT BEDDING DEDICATED
Addresses by Rev. J. RI. Twichell and
 Rev. Fred w. Adams.

Danbury. Feb. 20-The Mark Twain Library. the deathbed gift of the fa- nous hunorist to his home town. Red- ding. was dedicated Saturday after noon, with services that were simple but evidenced the affection in which building as memorial to his daugh- ter. Jean L. Clemens. whose tragic death by drowning in a bathtub in her fathers home at Stormfield. on De- cember A. 1909 was a shock from which he never recovered.
 The Mark Twain Library was founded by MT. Clemens in 1908. soon after he became a resident of Red ding. It contains more than five thou sand volumes. including those given by MT. Clemens during his life and the books from the humorist's private library at Stormfield. presented to the institution after his death. The build ing also contains several valuable paintings and engravings from the Stormfield collection.
 The speakers at the dedicatory ex- ercfses were intimate friends of MT. Clemens in his lifetime. Rev. Joseph 1T. Twichell of Hartford and Rev. Fred Winslow Adams of Schenectady. Mr. Adams spoke of Mark Twain s "the man who sanctif1ed American humor" Dr. Ernest H. Smith of Bedding, pre- sided at the exercises.
 Among those who attended the dedf- cation were Dan Beard. the artist and author; MT. and Mrs Albert Bigelow Paine. Mrs. Kate V. St Maur James Condo MT. and Mrs Arthur J. Nash. Mrs. William c. Deming and Mrs. Eileen Goodale.
 The library, which is designed upon the lines of a country house of the Colonial period. is situated in the val ley at the approach to Stormf1eld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

If correctly reported. the Board of Apportionment has given its approval to divers and sundry bonding proposi- tions. to an amount approximating a. 900, 900. We do not understand that its approval is at all necessary. or that discrimination among proposed bond issues. or any action whatever upon them until interest and sinking fund payments become necessary. is among its proper functions. The action of the board upon the pending bonding propositions is simply an expression of the personal opinions of it's members and has no binding force.
 It has long been the opinion of the Farmer. and is still. that all bonding propositions should either emanate from. or pass through. the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. and that if approved by the General Assembly, they should then be submitted to a popular vote for final and decisive approval or dfsapproval. The people ''pay the bill'' and should be given voice upon the matter. It is some times said that popular decisions are not made exclusively by taxpayers. As a matter of fact. each and every increase in taxation finds it's final expression in the cost of rents. prices of food. etc. It sifts down until it reaches every voter. whether taxpayer or not. For this reason, bonding propositions should be submitted for final action to the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
USURPATION OF THE
 LEGISLATIVE FUNCTION

There appear to be somewhat of division of sentiment upon the sewer question in the Board of Appor ion ment. Its members are not agreed upon the matter of new construction. There are three plans. One is the $s.OOo, GOO plan which was discussed and laid aside several years ago as more costly and ambitious than the population and the resources Of the city warranted. Another is procedure upon the 900 plan. at rate or about S1o0. 900 a year. the full com pletion of which would cover some 30 years. And the third. called the Goodsell plan, is the retention of the present system with sundry new trunk sewers added. at a total cost of about s2oo. 600 which could be spread over several years.
 The complete s3.oO0.ooo plan contem- plates a disposal of sewage in the Sound a mile or more from shore. and the theory is that the tides would carry away the solids. but 1t might be that they would find final resting place on the oyster beds. The sloo.- 600 plan would leave sewage disposal as ct present until completion Of the "a. GOO. 900 proposition. The so-called Goodsell plan also leaves sewage dis posal as at present.
 In legal procedure. the first matter for decision is whether or not the court has juisdiction over the question at issue The same test may quite properly be applied to the sewer oues- ton and the Board of Apportionment. If we correctly understand the proper functions of the board are wholly administrative. Yet, upon this sewer question. the board is exercising a leeislative function which properly belongs to the Board of Aldermen. When the latter makes reuuisition for a certain sum for sewer construction, it Is within the province of the App portioners to reduce or refuse it. e We do not understand that it is within their legitimate functions to adopt sewer systems or to designate the location of new sewers. If this view is erroneous. the Board of Aldermen might be abolished. so far as sewer work Is concerned. The same opinion may be expressed as to streets. bond ing propositions. etc..
 Is it the intention to allow this Board of Apportionment to practically supercede the Board of Aldermen. and to become the real government of the city?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

of living. There are signs of oncom- ing activity in the steel business. more liberal orders having been placed dur ing the past two weeks: and now that practically certain that they will soon become larger buyers of needed ma terials. The season is also approach ing when cons ,ructive work will be- gin in our large cities. and this also will be an important factor in stimu- lating demand. The textile trades are showing more activity. and as dis trfbuters' shelves are bare of stocks the outlook is good for increasing de- mands. Many cotton and woolen mills are still running on short time. but the prospects are that they will soon be obliged to at least partially resume. One of the very best fea- lures in the outlook is the continued expansion in exports and decline in imports. which left an excess of $66.- 000.0 900 in exports in January com pared with only S10.0O0.000 a year ago.
 The unfavorable clement. he says. is the uncertainty as to the coming decisions by the Supreme Court and the Interstate Commerce Commission. but it appears to be his opinion that if the court decides against the To- bacco and Standard Oil trusts. it will "point the way of solution" In re- gard to the freight rates question. MT. Clews evidently expects a compromise decision "since some of the Western rates are known to have been unrea- sonably high. and many of the East ern rates are admittedly very low" It is unpleasant to be told that East ern rates may be increased.
 With regard to the stock market, MT. Clews intimates that the strong hands" which have heretofore SUD- ported prices and caused the advance of 10 points since early December. have now taken their profits. A nat ural inference is that these strong hands" will now allow prices to droop, in order to load up for another ''bull market" Of course. the public gen. orally buys on a rising market and have consequently played the game for the strong hands,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
BUCKLE SAVES
 CHIEFS LIFE
O'Dell, of Derby, Has Mirac- ulous Escape from Bullet
 of Assailant
CLUBS MAN UNCONSCIOUS
Shooting in City's Main
 Street Causes Wild Ex-
 citement-One Gets Away

Derby, Feb. 20-After being shot at three times, one of the bullets strik- ing him. Chief Daniel O'Dell, of the Derby police force. followed his as sailant last night, and in order to pre- vent resistance, Chief O'Dell rendered him unconscious with black-j jack. The shooting occurred just before o'clock and created intense excite ment. Rumors were spread about the city that Chief O'Dell had been mor- tally wounded, but a metal buckle on the officers suspenders was the means of probably saving his life.
 Chief O'Dell was just turning into the police station at the City hall on Elizabeth street, when he was at tracted further down the street by two men who were talking very loud- ly. This was followed a few seconds afterwards by shot being fired and at once Chief O'Dell proceeded in that direction. The two men were on/ the east side of the street and Chief O'Dell talk ng the west side. crossed the thor oughfare opposite the Birmingham ho- tel, for the purpose of heading the two off. When within twenty feet of the two men, one of them drew a revol- yer and blazed away at Chief O'Dell. The latter felt that he was hurt, but continued towards the men. one of whom when he saw the officer con- tinue to approach, took to his heels. The man with the revolver, fired two more shots, both of which however, went wide of their mark. AS he fired he retraced his steps, Chief O'Dell fol- lowing and crossing the street in front of the Elks' quarters Chief O'Dell cap tured the man. Here another shot was fired at the officer. who, feeling the effects of the first shot, pulled his stick and rendered the man uncon- sciouS.
 Upon turning the prisoner over to other officers who came to his assis- tance, Chief O'Dell informed pr. E. OR. Mcguire that he was injured and in the Elks' rooms the physician stripped the officer. It was seen that the bullet had struck Chief O'Dell on the left breast, an abrasion a few glanced after it struck the buckle. The latter showed almost the full force of the bullet, being badly bent. Tn the meantime, Drs. Mcguire and Parlato gave their attention to the oh efs assailant, who was in an un- conscious condition up to late hour. Papers found in the clothes of the man include a letter addressed to Esta Dino Scarpono, care of an Italian banker in Waterbury. He is a young man, apparently about 20 years of age. Who his comrade was has not yet been found out. Chief O'Dell up- on seeing that his injury was but slight one, resumed his duties at the police station. He. however. was fore ed to receive many congratulations on his narrow escape from death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

The direct State tax. says the Hart ford Courant. might better be in- creased than abandoned" This would rmake the public more watchful of the way the money is spent and so tend to economy"
 It seems to be generally conceded that extravaganza in State expendi- lures is an evil which has long pre- vailed, and there is a demand that 1t shall cease The usual preventive of spendthriftism in private life is to cut down the income. not to increase it. and there seems to be no good req son why 1t would not be equally effec- tive in State affairs. To increase the income of a spendthrift is to invite and make possible an increase of the tendency.
 Abandon the direct State tax. and the State spendthrift will be compelled to ~cut the garment according to the cloth"i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Will Continue Exhibition


 The Erwin M Jennings Co. an- nounce this morning that they will continue their automobile exhibition indefinitely. The handsome new show rooms on the second floor of their new garage building on Fairfield ave- nue will be open through the day and until nine o'clock evenings. An op- portunity is thus given the public to call and inspect the complete line of motor cars, both in four and six cyl finders and at a wide range of prices. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Horses and Wagons at Auction.
 A. Elwood and Sons regular horse sale will be on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2 D. m. Tuesdays Farmer will tell you and give you the list of consgin- ments. They have now already for this sale lot of city horses and 40 wagons. This is the most popular mart in the State and the best place to buy a horse or wagon. Send down your consignment to them and if you want to buy go look them over. They will have load of fresh horses ar rive about Feb. 25. Do not buy until you have seen them.
 Formal Opening of Elm Cafe.
 The formal opening of the new Elm Cafe and grill at 40 Elm street takes place tonight. All 6ldDOrdte l0ncn will be served all day and there will be continuous musical program, this in itself making it worth your while to attend. James T. Lee, the manager, reports that the cafe has been doing an excellent business. There is a req son for this. for those who have pa tronized the place have found that first class service, served with cnly things to eat, and drink of the best, at reasonable prices and courteous treat ment, makes one feel as if you want to go there again and again Mir. Packtor and MT. Lee invite all their friends to call tonight and witness the formal opening of Bridgeport's newest cafe and grill.
 Visiting Cards.
 When Q city grows to be the size of Bridgeport calling and visiting cards become a necessity, not only for social purposes but for purposes commercial. How often you are embarrassed when called upon to meet a person and find that you have no card to give to him or her; isn't it awkward when you are sending a present to learn that you haven't a card and have to just write your name on a card This ought not to be when you consider that today you can get a calling card of modern style at a very low price at Jackson's Bookshop, 986-9SS Main street. Why not stop in and have one for yourself. your wife and the family. Certainly it is worth the ef- fort to look it up even if you don't want to buy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
THE STOCK MARKET
(Watson. Alpers & Col

(Watson. AiperS & CO.)
 The underlying features of the sit- uation seem too strong to permit any serious decline in the stock market, and we believe that purchases on re- actions is the more profitable policy to pursue. There is apparently a large short interest that would avail itself of any opportunity to cover it's accounts even at a moderately lower level. and there exist considerable numbers of speculators who would be glad of a chance to replace stocks Such a combination of potential buy ing is the best protection that could be afforded against a break of inn portance. and it would facilitate a re- covery were some new factor, favor able to the constructive side. to be become a probability of the future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

The excess of expenditures over re- ceipts according to the figures given above is s. 967. The report. which is signed by Ex-Treasurer F. F. Pat ten, says that the estimates show a large increase from those in the last book of estimates. A wise economy, he says, demands the reduction of ap- propriations in great many instances as expenditures have risen faster than receipts and borrowing on a large scale during the two years just closed has been compulsory.
 The deficiency during the past two years amounts to more than g, ,395, 900. If times are prosperous the receipts will be larger than the amounts ,esti- mated. but in any event will fall far short of the expenditures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss.. PROBATE COURT.

rep. IT, lSl1. Estate of Annie M. Howe, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Das-
 trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of safU Estate t1
 exhibit their claims for settlement.
 Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within
 said time, will be debarred a recoy-
 cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immcd- 'N JOHN HOWE, B1Ss* Administrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
DISPLAY OF ENGLISH FURNITURE

Within the past few days the Furniture has received number of Suites consisting of Arnchairs, Divans, Straight Chairs, Footstools and Tables of English Oak fine examples of the best models of seventeenth century Furniture. These are very appropriate for libraries, reception halls other places about the home. An inspection is invited and visitors are aI- ways welcome.
 Elevator, in the Carpet Store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

woMEN's RELIEF CORPS. G. A. R.
 The regular meeting of the Women s Relief Corps of the Grand Army will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. in Grand Army hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

"Pa, what is superstition?" "Any kind of a belief that another will not give up when you tell him your be- lief is different. .''-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

lows:
 General Assembly. ...........$ 225. 900 Executive departments ...... 165.190 Educational ................... 2,123. .478 Military ...................... $40 294 Judicial salaries and courts) 1924. 400 Counties for board of prison
 CTS and children in homes 500,000 Commissions (highway com-
 mission not included) ..... 65S,4S5
 highways .................... s,4o2. 900 State institutions and chari-
 ties ..................... 2.557. .seo Interest on State bonds and
 temporary loans ...........: 45oooo State printing. and Capitol
 and grounds ................. 255o0o Agriculture .................... 347700 Sundry purposes .............. 137, ,S60 Roads. rivers. ferries, and
 bridges. .................... 1oS.7oo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
Bowling
 P O O L. ECKLER 6 COMPANY ess-MAIN STREET-S74

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT.
 Feb. Is, 1911. Estate of Catherine A. Fulton, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the da.o hereof for Creditors of sald Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- ery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 ROBERT J. LYNCH,
 Executor
 John Smith, Attorney, R18ss 1894 State Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20
STATES EXPEN,ES
 OUTRUN RECEIPTS
State Treasurer Foresees Deficit of
 Nearly $4,OOO,O00.

The State Treasurer's office has is sued an estimate of the State ex- penses beginning October 1, 1911. and ending September 30, 1913, together with an estimate of the receipts for the same period. The receipts total S. .860, ,000.
 The expenses summarized are as fol-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

GAELIC LECTURE SUCCESSFUL.
 At a meeting of the Gaelic Lan- guage Society held last evening in the Staples building. the report of the lec- ture and concert at Polls Theatre the preceding Sunday for the benefit of the Gaelic Language movement in Ire land. showed that the event netted a substantial profit for the cause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-20

reports encouraging conditions. He says:
 Tn general business the outlook is more cheerful. Trade at the West shows signs of recuperation and the impression is gaining that the tide has turned Wheat and cotton are declining from their recently abnor- maIly high level. factor which will help foreign trade. stimulate business activity and aid in reducing the cost