The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-11-20
BRIEF NEWS OF OREGON

The apple was king in Oregon Tues
day. Governor West issued an Off
cial proclamation declaring that day
to be "apple day. in this state.
For the first time since range horses
sold for from $40 to $50 the United
States army has invaded the Baker
district to buy horses.
Captain Mclaughlin, twenty-flrst in
fantry. has been detailed as inspector
instructor OF the Oregon Militia, with
headquarters at Portland.
Proceedings to contest the election
of November 4, in which Harrisburg
went dry" have been instituted by
w. b. Holman, proprietor of one Of
Harrisburg's two saloons.
Klamath land owners who are de-
linquent in their construction charge
have been given an extension of time.
Payments may now be made by May
1, 1914.
Douglas county court has set aside
sum for use in employing experts
who will keep watch on violations Of
the liquor laws. Spoilers" will no
longer be employed.
Captain Robert Dollar, head Of the
steamship company. told Portland bus
mess men that more concerted action
In the matter OF deepening the Colum-
bia river channel was needed.
The secretary Of the treasury has
deposited 100000 with depository
banks In Oregon TO aid In moving the
crops and has made deposit OF $780,
900 in repositories Of Washington.
Senator Lane has introduced n bill
authorizing the appropriation OF ST.
100000 for the purpose Of purchasing
or. constructing a sea-going dredge for
use at the mouth Of the Columbia riv.
er.
Plans are being made for the install.
lation OF an exhibit of oregon's re.
sources at Ashland. for the benefit OF
visitors and others who will pass
through that city during the Panama
Pacific fair at San Francisco In 1914.
Combined action supporting the
campaign to deepen the channel at
the mouth OF the Columbia river has
been undertaken by the Ports OF Co
lumbia committee. Ports OF Portland
and Astoria and the Portland Cham.
Der OF Commerce.
The Industrial Welfare Commission
plan OF limiting the hours for women
workers Is opposed by many business
men OF Oregon, and II Is declared that
the women employees will be discharg.
ed. In many cases. II the law Is perma-
nent.
w. Ferguson. state insurance com.
missioner. who has returned from a
trip TO the Middle West. where he
made an investigation OF insurance
conditions. declared that he favored
the establishment OF life insurance un.
der the supervision OF the state.
With his throat cut and an artery
In his left wrist severed as a result
OF attempted selfdestruction. his eyes
closed. his head thrown back. his lips
muttering a prayer. Oswald c. Han
sci. slayer OF Frank J. Taylor. OF As
toria. was hanged at the state peni'
tentiary.
Despite the fact that Secretary
Lane on July 10 virtually directed the
General Land Office and his own Of
flee to issue patents In l5 or more
Siletz cases. that order has not been
carried out. The department has been
holding some OF these entries for can.
collation..
Every city and country school In
Oregon and Washington that wants
pig can have one with the compli-
ments OF the Portland Union Stock
Yards. The only condition attaching
to the gift pigs will be requirement
that each school accepting one keep
an accurate record OF the kind. quaint.
~ and the cost OF the food that is
given It. This will be for the purpose
OF determining the cost OF feeding and
preparing a pig for market.
While Government engineers detail
ed from the reclamation service and
army engineer corps. In cooperation
with State Engineer Lewis. OF Oregon.
are making an investigation OF the
proposed gigantic water power pro-
ject at Cello Falls. on the Columbia
river. Senator Lane will devote his
time to working out a plan whereby
this project. when outlined. can be
built Jointly by the states of Oregon
and Washington. In conjunction with
the federal government.
Representative Hawley has directed
his secretary TO make arrangements
for holding an examination at Salem
on Saturday. November 2s. for the
purpose OF ascertaining the mental
and physical qualifications OF young
men who may desire to be appointed