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most backward OF anything In this sec
ton of'the world.
The island is divided into Two parts.
Santo Domingo occupies the eastern
portion and contains about $4,000 square
miles of total area of about $4,000
for the entire island. The balance, or
about 10000 square miles. is occupied
by Hayti This island is the most noun
tainous Of the West Indies and contains
the highest peaks, one of which Is II 900
feet in altitude.
Like Cuba it has many wonderful har-
bors, a number OF which are not yet
developed. AS some of these harbors
are at the mouths OF rivers running
through most fertile and beautiful val
leys, 1t seems as II there were many
opportunities OF founding cities which
will some day be or great importance
In fact, as the steamer goes along the
coast, one notices beautiful landlocked
harbors without a human being in
sight Certainly these sites are some
day bound to he occupied by bustllng
towns and there must be opportunities
galore for men willing to take chance
and be true soldiers Of fortune.
| The population OF the entire island
is probably about 100000 OF which one
quarter lives In SantO Domingo and
about three-quarters In Hayti. More
over. as Santo Domingo with the
smaller population has double the area,
1t is natural to suppose that its popu-
lation Is superior to the Hayti popula-
ton. In fact. there IL almost no com
parison between the two, for the Santo
Dominlcans have good amount Of
Spanish blood In their veins; while the
towns Of Mocha and Caballeros are noted
for their fair and attractive women.
The island apparently was most pros-
porous several centuries ago and the
people tell me that 1t was really better
when II was being exploited by the
Spanish, Dutch and French than at the
present time. In fact, such English
men az Sir John Hawkins and Sir
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-12
A Haytian hay wagon.

method by which the poor Haytians can
keep from being drawn into slavery.
The new generation. however. are of a
different character than their fathers,
and, in my opinion. conditions will soon
he changed SO that Americans will not
only he permitted to own land but will
he invited to develop the country. When
this time comes the men who are first
on the ground will get the most valuable
prizes, whether they consist OF virgin
forests or uncovered gold mines.
Speaking Of gold mines, it is interest
ing to note that the first gold sent from
America to Spain came from this isl
and.
Gold was first seen by Columbus on
the north coast Of Hayti; hut not until
he had reached and entered the mou h
of the Yaqui River, in January. 1893,
did he discover the precious metal in
any quantity. There his men, when fill
ing their watercasks, saw glittcring par
ticles Clinging to the hoops of the
casks, which proved to be gold.
Flakes and nuggets had been given
the Spanards by the Indians Of Hayti
but when questioned as to the aurif-
erous region, they always pointed to the
mountains Of Santo Domingo. In those
mountains at or near the headwaters
Of the Yaqul, In n region then and now
known as the Cibao. the Spaniards found
an immense amount of gold in dust and
nuggets,
"It Is n common saying in the island
that the district or commune where
gold Is not found II the exception rather
than the rule, leaving out of the reck-
oning, Of course. the recent or coralline
formations. The central cOrdillera Il
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threaded with veins Of auriferous
quartz. but the richest deposits are
found in the placers in various parts of
the territory.
In the province Of Santo DOMINGO
the most notable deposits are those Of
the River Jaina and its tributaries, in
that Of Seybo, the arroyo Bonao; in the
Cibao region, the River Janice, Rio
Verde. and Sabaneta, where nuggets
have been found weighing several
ounces each. 1t was from the Jaina re-
gion, il is said that some miners in
Columbus's time found "A nugget as big
as a table. The women of the Rio Verde
region sometimes wash out from he
river sands with wooden trays grains
of gold to the amount of six or seN en-
ounces per week. Numerous mines have
been started In various sections N the
cordileras, but no deposits have been
found to equal those exploited by the
early Spaniards, who sent home to
Spain millions Of dollars in gold, mainly
extracted from the earth by Indian
slaves.
"Some silver has been found In the
island but a much greater quantity OF
copper ore, which has yielded 80
To 33 per cent. of metal. Iron
also Is abundant, hut Is not mined "a
any extent. and the same may he said
Of coal, which Is not, however, of the
best quality. Petroleum has been dis
covered In great volume near Aqua. on
the southern coast. where the first wei
opened gushed to the height Of seventy
feet. 1t Is believed To be in n zone or
belt extending across the island and
connecting, perhaps, with an extended
area which embraces the oil produclnp
regions Of North and South America.
among other resources the island
can boast mountain OF pure crystal
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Street in Port au Prince, Hayti.
By ROGER W. BABsON.


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,,r,4n...os lie untouched. Where one
considers gold or silver. iron or copper,
pr.meral forests or fertile valleys, such
can Ia, obtained in this island for the
asking.
II were a Young single man I know
If uo place that / could go to with
tro .pmllned possibility of obtaining
-r"'' wealth and performing distlnct
serve" man in Santo Domingo. MOI
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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
TOO MANY OFFICIALS, BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS.

The bill creating the office of
Lieutenant Governor is typical of
the kind that adds to the machinery
of the state government and at the
same time does not do any material
good. The amendment would create
a job for someone and a job paying
the neat sum of $40 per day.
1t is generally admitted that the
state government is already top
heavy with too many public officials,
boards and commissions. High taxes
and bureaus are known to be good
friends, so those Office seekers who
were after nominations last spring
expressed in their slogans the fact
that they were opposed to commits
sions and would reduce taxation.
Such clogans made ideal bait for
votes, for the people at that time
clearly demonstrated their ideas In
the matter. Here comes a measure
which would create new office and
in time add to the expense of the
state. If the voters are unchanged
from their attitude Of six months
ago, this bill will surely fail.-Ore-
gon City Enterprise.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
MORROW COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
BOOST 1T ALONG.

Secretary Smead, of the Morrow
County Fair Board. is determined 20
have a suitable display of Morrow
county products at the coming State
Fair. 1t is not going to be hard
matter to do this, as the exhibits
are already gathered and on display
in the pavilion at our own County
Fair, vet there will be some expense
connected with it. The management
of the State Fair have constructed
a new building this year for the coun-
ty exhibits, and it will be necessary
to fit up a respectable booth. This
will cost something. Then there
will be the expense of looking after
the display at Salem, and this will
require the services of a competent
person; this will cost some more
money. After the exhibits have serv-
ed their purpose at Salem, they are
then to be taken to Portland and
displayed at the Land Products Show
after which they will be turned over
to the Portland managers of the
Panama-Pacifc Exposition and by
them taken to San Francisco. 1t is
estimated that it will require 5000
to meet the expenses in connection
with handling the exhibits at Salem
and Portland, and the County Court
have ben asked to put up this sum.
This is to be temporary aid, only, as
it is fully expected that the cash
awards, received from the exhibits
will repay the County, and possibly
more
As an advertising proposition for
Morrow County, this cannot be beat.
The amount of money to be eXpend-
ed in bringing it about is nothing
compared to the good results to be
obtained. Our citizens should boost
this along and see to it that the
Morrow county display goes to these
fairs. Mr.. Smead can take the dis
plav to Salem and Portland, and it
have been asked TO put up this sum.
sides this, he is good single-hand-
ed booster for Morrow county, and
can say the right word to all parties
interested.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
THE VALUE OF ALFALFA.

Kansas has furnished some in
teresting figures on the value of that
states alfalfa crop. They show that
alfalfa is far more profitable than
wheat in a bumper year.
For the year covered by the report
Kansas had S,750,000 acres in wheat
and the value of the crop was placed
at $1O0,700,0oO. Alfalfa had an
acreage of 1,1S0,000, and the value
of the crop was s37,400,00. In
other words, says the report, one
seventh the wheat acreage planted to
alfalfa gave one third as much mon
ey in final results.
These figures are for a year of
bumper wheat crops, and the claim
is made that in an ordinary year al
falfa would show a greater advan-
tage over wheat. Kansas farmers
are told that wheat is rather an un-
certain crop. They have to contend
with insects and drouth, while al
falfa is almost sure crop every
year. 1t has no insect enemies and
it is one of the most effective drouth
resisting plants.
The Kansas figures are of especial
interest in the Pacific Northwest. AL
falfa entered the United States
through the Pacific coast, but its vir-
tues as a money producer are now
more generally recognized in the
middle west.
Diversified farming explains it.
Kansas agriculturists who have
planted 1,1S0,000 acres to alfalfa
know that profits do not depend up
on ships to carry it to Europe. When
alfalfa is shipped it is in the form
of butter, beef and pork. 1t is a
manufactured product and the prof
its of manufacture reach the farm
ers' pockets.--Journal.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
FIRST FRUITS OF "ECONOMY.'

Having to pay war tax for your
own war is not pleasant experience,
as Americans have had occasion to
realize. Having to pay war tax
during a war in which the United
States is neutral, may be as irritat-
ing. This is, decidedly, a new exper-
ience. The president, in another
special, personally delivered, message
to Congress yesterday, gave the on
ly possible explanation. The need OF
revenue grows out of the falling off
In the volume of imports. This, he
assured Congress, was due only to
the war in Europe and he went so
far as to meke the specific declara-
tion that it is not due to the new
tariff law.
This was but a partial statement
of the erue case. Receipts from dut-
les on imports have been steadily
declining under the present tariff
measure. They were declining long
before the beginning of the war, dur
ing the time when imports were
largely increasing, under the greatly
enlarged free list, and lower duties
in practically all schedules. In fact
the new law was drawn with expec-
tation of large reduction in rev.
enues at custom houses, and it met
the expectations of its makers from
the first. Had duties remained as
they were fixed in the Payne-Adlrich
law, importations might fall of as
they have been, owing to the war,
and still the loss to the treasury
would have been much less than it is
now. Mr.. Wilson's implied claim
that no part of the loss is due to the
new tariff law, can not conceal the
fact, and is insincere.
The extravaganza of the present
Congress is another of the contrib
uting causes to the present embarass-
ing situation. In spite Of the declar-
alton of the Baltimore platform for
rigid economy under a tariff for rev.
enue only, extravaganza has run
riot. In the first full fiscal year OF
the Wilson administration, ordinary
government expenses amounted to
100000. In the last full fiscal
year of the Taft administration, or
dinary expenses of government were
only 100000. Appropriations
now being made, keep we'll up to the
high-water marks of past years. The
situation being what it is, the presl-
dent urges, wisely, we think, that it
would be better to lay temporary
tax than to issue bonds. The real
treasury situation was far from be-
ing revealed in what he told Con-
gress. The address showed the
earmarks Of evasiveness, and a want
of conviction. But, the condition be-
ing what it is, it should be relieved
by appropriate and prompt legisla-
tion.-Globe-D Democrat.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
DRIVES PEOPLE OFF THE LAND

England is about to plow up 1000
golf courses and plant them to grain.
In its time of calamity and distress
the nation goes back to the land. II
it is advisable for nation to go
back to the land in time of war,
wouldn't it be a pretty good sort of
thing for it to KEEP pretty close to the
land all the time? The nation that
uss it's land is strong and self-reli-
ant.
England has don something which
may we'll cause our own country to
consider the importance OF the farms
and the developunt of agricultural
resources. Any unjust taxation upon
the land, through the states, holds
back this development and the pro-
posed $500 tax exemption amend
ment to be voted upon in Oregon this
fall is the sort Of thing which by add
ing from 35 to SO per cent to the
tax upon land tends to keep the peo-
pie away from the farms.-Eugene
Guard.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

The Republican newspapers are
not abusing Senator Chamberlain be-
cause he happens to diagree with
them politically. The Democratic
press should show the same consid-
Grafton for the Republican candidate
If the latter were the Democratic
candidate, the dictionary would be
robbed of superlative adjectives to
tell of his virtues. His politics don't
change him very much.-Cottage
Grove Sentinel.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

The Morrow county exhibit should
be sent to the State Fair and ever.
tually to the Panama-Pacific Exposi-
ton. By our county's products she
shall be known. Thousands of Wis
itors on this coast in 1915 would no
doubt be greatly attracted by our ex-
hibit. The cost would be small in
comparison with the benefits that
would be derived.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

That cartoon in Tuesdays Ore
gonian was certainly a dandy; it
tells more than a whole column of
words could possibly do concerning
the career of Our George" for the
past twenty-five years. While other
men have been building up industries
for the state, George has been run
ming for Office continually running
for office, and he has not been slow
runner, but this Republicap year
should place him among the ag0,
rams.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Our little city has put on a gala
day appearance in making ready for
the Fair, and the business streets
are appropriately decorated for the
occasion, in anticipation of the large
gathering Of people to be entertained.
Now, II Jupiter Pluvius will let up
for season, the biggest event ever
staged in Morrow county will be
pulled off successfully, and joyous
and happy timo had b, ell Of cur cit
liens.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
IONE.

Mrs Kerns of Monroe, Ore, is here
on business.
John Harbke of Portland is in the
tity on business.
Mac Biddle of Hardman was an
lone visitor Monday.
Rose Campbell, a milliner from
Pendleton is in lone.
Mr.. Kiser and wife of Dufur are
here visiting relatives.
Monday the 21st will be the open
ing day for the lone schools.
j. A. and C. F. Troedson finished
threshing late Monday evening.
Mrs. Emil Swanson and children
were in town visiting this week.
DR.. John B. Dye returned Monday
from trip to Vancouver, Wash. =
VIM. O'Sullivan and wife of Nor
gan were trading in lone this week.
Ben Buschke ran his combine har-
vester SO days with a good daily av-
erage.
w. T. McNabb has returned home
after an extended business trip to
Portland.
A. E. Johnson and Mr.. Jackson
left for Portland Monday on a bus
mess trip.
Mrs. Frank Frates returned Satur-
day evening from an extended visit
in the Willamette valley.
Chas. Johnson can be seen driving
10 horses and three wagons through
our streets twice day.
w. E. Swanson and Amanuel Pettys
pulled their threshing machines in
last Wednesday week ago.
Ed Reitman has purchased the Ed
Clock ranch north of lone. The
ranch consists of 500 acres.
Chas. Chick is spending a few
days with the Dobyns boys at Herb
Oldens ranch on Rhea creek.
John Williams has bought a new
gas engine which he will use on his
ranch for pumping purposes.
Reitman's horse power broke down
last Saturday, but they were able to
start grinding again Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Akers of Goose
berry are back home after a week s
stay at the McDuffee Springs.
Mrs. ]. A. Waters and son returned
last Friday night from Newport,
where they spent the summer.
Mr.. Carlson left Monday for Port
land, where he will spend the win
ter. We will see him again next har-
vest.
l.. L. Putnam Is again working for
Bert Mason after trip to Portland.
His wife and children are still down
below.
Mat Halvorsens threshing ma
chine finished successful run Of 35
days. They averaged about 900
sacks a day.
Everett Richie got his fingers be-
tween the belt and pulley on the well
drill, and as result they were bad
Everett Richie got his fingers be-
There are three threshing ma
chimes in operation near lone on
these wet mornings. They have
from three days to two weeks thresh-
ing yet.
Mrs. Laxton McMurray's team ran
away and scrambled case of eggs
and broke up a telephone which she
was bringing to town for repairs. No
one was hurt
]. G. Adams gave lecture on
Oregon Dry" in the Congregational
church. His lecture was based on
facts which can't be repudiated. 1t
was well attended and many that
heard him think he can't be beat,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

The registration books which are
now closed will open again the oath
to remain open until Oct. Is, when
they close for election. If you reg
istered before January /, your reg
istration doesn't count and you must
re-register. Every good citizen will
register SO as to vote on the many
live issues that are up, Nov. 3.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

A severe rain, hail and wind storm
visited Heppner last Friday after
noon. Needless to say there was
great deal of dirt in the air for
short time.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

1t is now reported that the whole
of Japan is in favor of an alliance
with Russia. Verify, the old order
changeth.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Heppner musicians will organize
band. Really, that will give us
something to blow about.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

A Portland pastor recently had his
automobile stolen from him. Those
that have must lose.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Heppner is yours for the next
three days, and it will be your own
fault if you do not have good time.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Mr.. Fruit Grower, don't overlook
the meeting of the State Horticul.
tural Society on Friday.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Pendleton will be here Friday:
let's make 'em welcome.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Spain has decided to remain neu-
trail in the present European war.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Miss Edna Mohr, the assistant
principal In the high school arrived
last Friday. Miss Mohr comes high
ly recommended.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

C. J. Bright of The Dalles is in
lone on business.
Mr.. Mayhorn Of Petaluma, Calf,
is up on business
J. E. Cronan, the local banker
went to Portland Sunday. He will
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17
)e gone only a few days.

be gone only few days.
Glenn Davis of Lexington was in
lone Saturday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Tiny Sher
herd on Saturday, big girl. Mr..
Shepherd Is one of our BARRIERS.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-09-17

Welcome to our city,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-13
HINSDALE. NJ. II.
Cooke-Purcell Wedding.

An impressive wedding ceremony took
place in ST Joseph 5 church last We'd
uesdav morning At $50 clock when
John f. Cooke OF Torrington. Conn,
married Miss Elizabeth Purcell of this
town. Rev F. :. Gahill performing the
ceremony
They were attended by James
Cooke of Springfield, Mass. brother
Of rhe groom amt Miss Nora Purcell. 4
sister of the bride Miss Athena Bel
liveau played the wedding march. There
were several relatives and friends pres
ent.
The bride was tastefully dressed in
: brown travelling suit with hat TO
match and the bridesmaid wore a ma
room col0red dress and black hat.
Mrs. Cooke j. q daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Maurice Purcell Of this town
and has made her home here the great
eI part of her life, but OF late has been
employed in Torrington, Conn. She
received her early education in the
public schools Of this town. and has a
host of friends here who extend their
best wishes.
Mr.. Cooke is employed rs clerk in
Connolly s Inn at Torrington. and the
newly married couple will make their
home in that city, where they will be
gin housekeeping after a short visit
here and the wedding trip. Mrs.
| Cooke received many handsome and
useful presents from her numerous
/ friends.
\ wedding dinner was served at the
home of the bride 5 parents and as the
occasion was also the ADJ anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Purcell S wedding the
event was a doubly notable one
The relatives and friends present
| from out of town were Mr. and Mrs
Casper March OF Turner's Falls, vii
liam Purcell of Keene, Martin Cooke
Richard Cooke and Mrs. Elizabeth Sui
taire, all of TOrrington and jesse But
ton of Greenfield, Mass.