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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Davis and fam
lily ard MISS Annie Cork spent Sunday
in the oity of lone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Thomson are
expecting to leave fol their old home
in Canton, Ohio, next Monday.
We note lot of stock running loose.
what's the matter with our herd law
and where are our officers?
Lexington people wish to congratu-
late Miss Flora Mead and Mr.. Joe
Meyer who We're married last week.
We received the news too late for last
week KS issue.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Breshears and
daughter returned from a weeks visit
to Pendleton and Walla Walla. Mr..
Breshears, says Pendleton and Walla
WalIs are all right but Lexington is
good enough for him.
A zeal good show was given Satur-
day night in which magic tricks were
the main features. Before and after
performance the Ladies' Aid served ice
cream and cake. So the affair al
together was real pleasant.
Miss Mable Thompson who has been
visiting her sister Mrs. Cslrke Davis.
for seVreal months returned to her
home at Battle Creek. Mich, Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis accompanied
her as far as Heppner Junction.
Now is the time to get ready to go
to the Round Up at Pendleton. You
can get your round trip excursion
tickets from your local agent on Sept.
l0-1l-12 with a return limit Sept. 16
1913 The Round Up will be bigger
and better than ever and it will be
splendid chance to take advantage of
the reduced rates.
Wheat and grain hauling is now
the order of the day and both ware
houses have a crew to handle the
grain. The constant passing of so
many wagons necessarily causes a
lot of dust and bad roads and of course
the cry is "better roads Z" Nj. !
Duran our road commissioner Is TO be |
for the quick and efficient
way that he is handling the bad road
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
Boy Badly Burned By Ex-
ploSiOn of Gasoline.

BY the explosion of a small amount
of gasoline Ross, the five year old son
of Fred Esteb, Of Gooseberry was
very badly burned about the face Fri
day afternoon. The lad was sitting
up on the threshing machine that is
run by gasoline and near whers can
was sitting that was supposed to be
about half filed with the oil. Mr..
Esteb had just been using the gsso-
line about the machine and had set
the can down by the boy when from
some unknown cause it epxloded, the
flames striking. the boy full in the
face and burning 1t badly all over as
we'll as igniting his clothing and that
of his father who was right at hand
to extinguish the flames. The fire
was smothered by throwing dust on
the flames and the boy rushed to lone
in an auto bv Mr.. LundelI where DR.
Cick dressed the burns and he is doing
as we'll as could be expected.
1t is thought that he will not lose
the sight Of either eye tho it was feared
for time that his vision might be
destroyed The skin was entirely
burned off his face and ears and the
hair of his head would have been
burned off but for his straw hat
which remained on and prote:te1 1t.
Mr.. Esteb's clothing was fred and he
suffered a badly burned hand while
putting out the fire on the boy. He
was saved fl m being badly burned
by having his clothing torn off. No
damage was done the machinery.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

People who find fault with the
town in which they make their living
are of the same stamp as those who
find fault with their parents to whom
they owe their food, cothing and the
other good things of lite. If people
will evrelastingly complain of their
town and see no merits in it they
ought. to be consistent, to 90 to some
other town that is more in line with
theii tastes. But such people would
complain even of that town, for the
simple reason that they are chronic
grumblels. The way to do with q
town in which one lives is not to run
it down at every chance that offers
but to do ones best to help it on by
word and deed.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
exhibits from this school.

6XHlDlJS from JDlS SClOOl.
Within the next three weeks
many of the schools Of the county
will open for the fall term. Let
me urge upon the school boards
and patrons that they see that
the buildings and premises are in
good condition before the open
ing day. The children will live a
large part of their time during
the next few months at the
school. The schoolhouse should
be cleaned up, the floors scrubbed,
the windows washed, the black
board put in good condition, the
window-shades adjusted and put
in working order, the water
supply arranged for, the stove
BACKED and surrounded by a
jacket, a sufficient supply of fuel
provided, brooms, or better a
floor brush, crayon, and erasers
on hand. The outbuildings should
be thoroughly cleaned, and if
there is anything Of doubtful ma
ture upon the walls it should be
removed or painted out. The
vaults should be closed so as to
be dark, SO they will not be an
attraction to flies. The outbuild-
ings should be kept comfortable
and clean. 1t means much in
matters of health and morals.
In short, all the equipment of the
school should be put into the very
best condition possible. 1t will
pay in every way.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
Will Fence Cemetery.

To parties interested, notice is
hereby given that the cemetery
known as Jenkins Cemetery, To-
Gated within one half mile Of
Charles d. Huston's place on
Eight Mile, will be fenced, the
date being Friday, the 3rd day
of October. 1918. Aspecial meet
ing will be held to provide finan-
ces, select a board of directors
and attend to such other matters
as may pertain to the care of the
property.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
SCHOOL NOTES.
suPT. NOTsoN.

On the 21st inst, l Visited the
school in Distsict No. 9, which is
under the direction of Miss Lille
A. Beasley. Ten pupils were
present. The work of the term
is starting off well. The school
is provided with new, single, ad-
Unstable desks. A new flag has
been provided recently. The pu-
pills are interested in the county
fair, and we may expect some
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
For Rent.

The c. A. Rhea ranch on Rhea
creek, consisting of 1000 acres; either
the whole tract, or divided in two
ranches,
and
The j. =. Rhea ranch, also on Rhea
creek, consisting OF 1000 acres.
Call or write, E. ID. Rood, VIM.
Hughes, and Il. j. Mahoney, Trus-
tees, Heppner, Oregon. tt
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

DR.. Copeland, eyesight special
ist, is now at the Palace Hotel,
Heppner, where he may be con-
suited until Saturday, August 80,
when he will go to Hardman so
as to be there during the races.
People in the southern part of
Morrow county whose eyes need
attention should see him at Hepp-
ner. or Hardman during these
dates.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
Federated Church.

Sunday, Aug. 81, closes the
pastorate of Rev. Elijah Hull
Longbrake, who will preach both
morning and evening. Special
music at both services. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all
to enjoy these services.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28
LEXINGTON ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Davis and fam
lily ard MISS Annie Cork spent Sunday
in the oity of lone.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

question and it is only short time
till he will have sll of the roads
strawed and taken care of in his dis
trict.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

Edward N. Strong, agency sup
ervisor of Oregon Life Insurance
Company, of Portland, was in
Heppner this week. He appoin-
ted 7. E. Chidsey district mana
ger of the company at Heppner
and we bespeak for him a good
line of business.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

DR.. Copeland, Eyesight Spec
ialist, Palace Hotel till Aug. 80.
Hardman during the races, Sept.
8, 4, and 5.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-28

Comfy Bros. make to order
mems heavy shoes only. Salts
faction guaranteed. If.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

pliment to them, and several in urtherance OF his
amiable purpose to aocentuate patronage quarrel
Mr. Taft appears anxious to leave as large legacy
of trouble as possible to his successor. If he can
stir up lot of bad feeling on the part of Democratic
Senators now, and cause them to hold up appoint
ments generally, it may serve to arouse Republican
Senators to retaliation after the Administration
changes, with the result of inspiring Republican
Senators, then, to hold up the nominations OF the
new Administration 1t is perfectly plain why Mr..
Taft is encouraging the Democratic Senators to snuo
him and reject his appointments; he hopes the Re-
publican Senators, later, will repay the compliment
by treating Wilson in the same way.
The trouble with this CHEEKY program OF en-
barrassing Wilson is that the motive of it all is too
plain Mr. Taft as usual, has been getting political
advice from the people least qualified to give it. and,
also as usual ne has succeeded in doing the wrong
thing throughout this whole patronage quarrel. 1t
good guess that his kindly purpose of setting the
Senate by the and starting patronage warfare
to vex Mr. Wilson will fail. 1t will fail because there
are not third of the Senators whose caber is small
enough to fit them into such plan.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
THE LOBBYISTS.

Missouri legislator proposes to require that
all lobbyists wear prescribed uniform. He would
drive them away by making them ridiculous.
In several States. lobbyists are required to reg
:ster and indicate what interests they represent.
In all which there is vast ouncombe. Lobbying,
egitimately DONE is legitimate business If lobbyists
didn't come to tell public men about things Congress
and legislatures and administrators would have to
send for them. There bad, corrupt, and danger
Gus lobbyists; too many of them None the less,
legislative bodies would better develop their own
virtue to the point where it can be trusted rather
than to insulate themselves against all information
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
WILSON AND THE MERIT SYSTEM.

Receiving delegation of labor leaders who want
ed him to appoint new labor commissioner tor New
Jersey, Governor Wilson explained that he would
have to recommission the incumbent commissioner,
Republican because he had made good" 1t seems
that the commissioner is neither labor union man
nor Democrat; but he has been thoroughly
capable commissioner and that is what Governor
Wilson wants.
That attitude should be highly satisfactory to
people in the Government service here and else
where, whose positions not fairly to be classified
distinctly political Certainly it augurs for strict
observance of the merit system, and for adherence
the letter and the full spirit of the civil service
statute.
Plainly enough there is going to be no wholesale
assault the pie counter merely for the qualification
of partisan appetite.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Memories of Players
- ~...~ OF O,her Days.
Z. 4
ob0t Gran.

wounds inflicted in the earlier strife.
And Fanny Davenport set about with
true American spirit to show her su-
premacy by giving the Sardou plays .
worthy production. She started with
Fedora"
The play was given an almost ideal
cast, with Robert B. Mantell as the
stars leading support. Fanny Daven-
port insisted that her business stan
openly invite comparison with the Bern
hardt production for which double
prices were asked OF the public.
! Cincinnati was selected by the Amerf-
can contingent as an appropriate battle
field. Both stars were booked for the
same week. And as Cincinnatf never
had relished the spectacle OF double
prices to see Bernhardt. the victory OF
the Americans was complete.
And now came war of words be-
tween the two infuriated stars over
their respective portrayals of Sarcous
Cleopatra" which was given q sump-
tuous production bv both
Still the public seemed to FAVOR tne
English presentation. Fanny Davenport
in an Interview expressed Indignation al
the insinuation coming from the enemy
to the effect that Cleopatra was a
svelte figure, precisely the type 50 su-
perbly and correctly revealed py the
eulv Sarah.
When the reporters paid their respects
To Nine Bernhardt and Informed ner OF
Eanny's viewpoint she was plainly
angry. Said Nine Bernhardt: Cleo
uatra was never fat! Eef you VII reau
I'm Plutarch you will see Eat re Geo
patra was jamais a Hogarthian Amazon
in petticoats like Mile. Davenport por-
trays her."
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

THOUGH her many years Of
achievement as leading lady of
Augustin Daly's memorable stock
company will be best recalled by
old theater-goers. Fanny Davenport
reached the zenith of her career when
she assumed the difficult task Of inter-
preting the Sardou heroipes. with which
the divine Sarah had held spellbound
the play-going public of two continents.
It was In the DAILY production Of
'Pique" that Fanny Davenport rose to.
stellar prominence. When she uego-.
tiated for the American rights for the
Sardou plays she had planned that even
Bernhardt herself should be denied the.
privilege Of appearing Gin the roles she
created in Paris) in any part Of the
United States and Canada
When Bernhardt was informed of
these negotiations she was so enraged
that she issued an ultimatum in which
she vowed she would never appear In q
Sardou play. in her own country IL the
agreement with her American rival was
allowed to become actually operative.
But wiser counsels prevailed. The
business representatives of the now es-
tranged tragic queens got together. and
in some way it was arranged that Sarah
was grantd the privilege of playing
wherever she pleased, provided she did
not present Sardou's plays in the Eng
lish language.
This arrangement did not heal the
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
A Good Sleeper.

-HE lawyers got a tartar when, in
recent trial in Southern city,
they summoned an eyewitness of
a fight that had occurred be-
tween a number of persons.
Tell us what you know about this
fight" said counsel. when old Nose had
been placed upon the stand.
Fight asked Nose, apparently
greatly surprised. what fght?''
you know very we'll what fight is
meant" said counsel. Tell us about
It."
ct don't know rothin' about no aGht,"
insisted the witness. What was it?''
see here. Mose"' exclaimed the law
yer: mo triaing! The fight day before
Yesterday You know all about it.
Tell us"
''oh, de fight day befo' Yesterday"
said Nose. Well, sub, you see, Use
slept since de day befo' Yesterday, and
| never kin ricollect anything after Use
been asleep"
And that was all they could get from
him.-The Green Bag.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
THE DISTRICT coMMIssIoNERsHPs.

President Taft has nominated, for the District
Commission, three men VINO If they shall be con-
irmed will give general satisfaction Two Of them,
Chairman Rudolph and Major Harding, are veterans
IN the municipal service, thoroughly familiar with its
demands and needs; the third, Captain Oyster, has
easily been the leading candidate of the entire Dis
trict regardless of faction, interest element, for
place on the board.
Ali three men are of the class tnat should be in
charge of the local administration and it will be
occasion for general satisfaction if they con-
frmed.
The question of confirmation, however, is so acute
that it may well be questioned whether the Presi-
dents course in making the nominations was well
advised Mr.. Taft had been warned tnat if he at
tempted to fill these places, his action in so doing
would be resented. He knew that the appointments
he was making were for terms practically coeval
with the administration of his successor. He could
not but know that the President must desire to
have some personal representation in the admnstra-
ton of the Capital City. After a fashion, the Dis
rict is sort of royal duchy; the particular local
ailiwick of the President 1t quite fair to assume
tnat Mr.. Wilson has some notions of his own about
ne government of this peculiarly personal jurisdic-
ton He has taken keen interest, as governor Of
New Jersey, in municipal problems, and has led in
providing that States cities the privilege of adopting
.ne commission form Of government.
Tne terms of the retiring Commissioners will not
expire until nearly two months after Mr. Taft is to
retire from Office Therefore, il is not apparent why
50 much haste was necessary. If the thing that has
been done was done merely from conviction that it
was the very best thing possible it surely could have
waited for President Wilson to do it.
From sources commonly familiar with the views
of the President however, it is communicated to the
public that Mr. Taft feels that he has rather put the
Democratic Senators in hole" by naming Captain
Oyster, a Democrat vouched for by Democrats of
unquestionabe regularity. Just why Mr.. Taft should
consider it mis- duty to dictate the Democratic member
of the city government instead of leaving it to a
Democratic President, is difficult to grasp.
The anxiety of the President to perform duty
that plainly not his duty at ALL the plain purpose
of playing politics, as indicated in the appointment
Of Democrat whom no Democrat could oppose on
merely partisan grounds; the questionable taste Of
seizing four years of local administration in the
feeble grasp of dying Administration; and partc-
uarly, the fact of thus toying with the Washington
administration at a time when there was already a
fullAedged patronage quarrel in progress between
the White House and the Democratic side Of the
Senate all these things suggest strongly general
purpose of trouble breeding.
The excellent gentlemen who nave been named
in these questionable circumstances should under
tsnd that the President has said one word in COM
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
1t All Depended.

Pat Rooney having been the fair. driving home
when q great drowsness overcame him he lay down
in the to sleep.
y, The horse. finding himself free to do he wanted
uromptly kicked through tie traces away.
When Pat awCke he found horse. While he was
nderng over situa ton a
Am ] Rooney am I not?" asked Pat.
"orm shure I dunno answered the stranger
well" said Pat, 'if Dim Pat Rooney a
horse an IL Dim not Owe found . cart
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

Then zipp! goes a decade from our fair
existence, because we note that 1t cost
5000 to decorate the house for the we'd
ding, which Is strictly a 5000 affair.
Bring me a boiled egg" said the man
In the restaurant. '.and cook it FIVE min
utes." Yes, SIR" answered the waiter,
''have 1t for you in a minute, sir"
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
It Surely Was.

GERMAN who had not been IN
"a the country very long walked
~ into a drug store enc day The
first thing that caught his at
tention was an electric fam buzzins
b,isily on the soda counter. He watcheu
II with great interest for some time,
then. turning to the clerk, he SAID:
.Pv eoIIy. dat's a iifeiy squirrel yot
vo,, got in dare. amt itg'-Every-
body's
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Not a High Climber.

oIONEL FAULKNER, OF Texas.
was walking along the road
one spring morning, when
he met an old darky proceed
ing slowly on his way 10 the village.
whittier he was bound to secure his
stock of tobacco for the coming week.
We'll, Uncle Primus. how are your"
asked the colonel.
''Yas. sub: yas sub, Marse Faulkner:
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

AM great admirer OF myself. and
often speak fiatteringly of others
IN such way that they must re-
turn the compliment
do not care much for my relations.
hnt yisiting them when ! go to the sea
shore reduces the expense OF my Vaca-
ton.
Nv rich friend is not snob, bnt ]
fayors he was forced to quit speaking
To me.
could not haze accomplished what
i did without the assistance OF Others
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
THIS is TRULY CHEERING!

James ]. Hill has arrived in New York from the
West full Of confidence and optimism. Mr.. Hills
long and firmly established reputation as the nth
degree in pessimism compels the observation that
when he can feel cheerful, even Wall Street ought
to stop moaning and cast about for something to
which it might point with pride.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Proof.

-OMMy went home ore day with q
nice new golf ball.
Look at the lost ball / found
on the links. father?' he said.
But you are sure. Tommy" said MIR.
Twaddles, that II was a lost oaii
really?'
'Oh, yes." said the boy. 81 saw ths
man and his caddy looking for IT,
London Opinion.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22


The manager greeted Mr.. Thornton,
and. turning to Cody. said: 'I would
like TO have you meet my friend here,
Mr. Thornton.
"Mr. Thornton. this is Col. William F.
Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill"
Mr. Thornton, gripping the Wild West
showmau's hand. said: Glad to know
YOU, Bill: what part of Buffalo are you
?"-National Monthly.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

1t seems & shame, sometimes, that
the newspapers have to keep away from
slang. Says the star" speaking of the
President. 1T was not his business to
lay awake at nights worrying over con-
hrmation. and he would not do So"
How much simpler, neaIer and more ex-
pressive Is the handy He should
worryr'
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
What's S on tie Program IN
Washington Today

The following Masonic organizations
will meet tonight: LodsesLHarMony'
No. a, L. A.: School OF Instruction.
RoyaI Arch Chaptars-Schooi OF H.
struction. Eastern Star Chapters
Naomi. No. 8; Brookiand. No. IL
The following /. o. o. #. lodges VIII
T,eet ,onight: Eastern. No. :. and
Federal City. No. 50. degree: Ha.-
mony, No. 9. and Friendship. No. L.
TIE following X. OF P. organizations
will meet tonight:I.odges-Mt. Yer
non, No, 5: Hermione. No. IL; Union.
No. -. good Of the order meeting;
Columbia. No. Is. esquire rank. PS-
THAN Sisters-Fr.eneship Temple, No.
9.
The following Red Mems organizations
Will meet tonight: Saitese Tribe. Ne.
1s. coz B street southeast: White Eagle
Council. No. 4. Society Temple, Fifth
and G streets northwest.
Annual banquet Of National Capital
Motorcycle Club. at Frcdonia Hotel.
8 D. M
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
GOOD STORIES

vas, sub. All Is feeiin' fine. An doan
remember as an ever feit no oetlan -.
mah life hut sum way ruther ali seem
to be gettin' to de tahm of NE wen
abs loolxin' for de low spots In oe
ferce"-Nswark Star.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

The National Chamber of Commerce
favors permanent board TO attend to
the tariff; but the public. it strikes US,
is the real tariff bored.
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
George Primrose to the Occasion at the
Belasco, Too.

G. s. X: Why should 1 care what
last evening and Chauncey olcott his
audience from the start
CLEMENT
The Washington times., 1913-01-22
Mr.. Jarr Always
Shaves Himself.


Il shave myself" said Mr.. Jarr. Il
don't like to. butt have to. For twenty
years have been trying to find bar
ber who would give me the kind of
shave wanted. My skin is very ten
'der and sensitive and -
('But you know me, Mr.. Jarr," inter-
rupted Fred, in hurt tone. IN give
you just the kind of job you want
Very well, them said Mr.. Jarr.
Now listen. Go over my face very
lightly. Don't scrape me close and go
over it only once with soap
Yes, SIR"
Then wash my face. Wash the soap
of. For by that time it is singing and
smarting and burning me-"
Il gotcha."
"Then go over me lightly the second
time with water"
"Sure!'
Then give me a couple of hot tow
els-good and HOT. mind you-and DO
NOT put anything on my face but a
little good witch hazel. DO NOT put
bay rum, lilac water, heliotrope water.
lily of the valley water, la Flor de AS
afoetida-nothing BUT good witch hazel
and very little of that. And then-un-
der no circumstance, in no moment of
forgetfullness or fiendish perversity-DO
NOT. even though urged by habit or
tormented by desire, put any so-called
''brillantine" on my eyebrows"'
'As YOU say"
The Washington times., 1913-01-22

Nor should the endeayor to teach q
woman auction bridge be entirely over
looked in the shuttle.