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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-08-20

WHY NOT TAG OREGON BACH
ELORS?

A great many State legislatures
have given consideration to bills tax
ing bachelors and many convincing
arguments have been presented why
men who escape matrimony should
pay a penalty, but why not tag them
as more painless and effective
method of determination? If the
bachelors were tagged the widows
could easily find them and Cupid
would do the rest. The bachelor is
naturally timid. but under the en-
couraging influences of a merry wild
ow he can easily be led to the altar,
for there is no more helpless craft
afloat than a lovesick swain who has
passed the age Of discretion, and
the little imp that plays ping-pong
with human hearts has no more ca
pable ally than woman who loves
at second sight, for experience makes
Cupid subtle and bold.
The women have tag days to pro-
mote most every other public enter
prise, and why not tag day fol
bachelors? We have in Oregon ap.
proximately fifty thousand bachelors
and an equal number of widows
Why not get them together and solve
two vexatious problems with one
marriage license?
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page of trade with foreign countries
as a means of initiating prices would
be unpatriotic, "even damnable.' y
But the embalmed beef supplied by
American contractors to American
armies during the Spanish war and
the shoddy blankets substituted for
soldiers wooden blankets by Ameri-
can manufacturers during our civil
war justify the fear that the Ameri-
can breed of constituencies traffick-
ers in the peoples necessities is not
dead yet.
Punishment for such men shold be
sure, swift and exemplary.-Spokes-
man-Review.
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WILL FIGHT PROHIBITION.

The Taxpayers and Wage Earn
ers' League of Oregon, is an organi-
zation that has just been formed
whose object is to fight statewide
prohibition.
Its president is Abigail Ssott Dun
iway, and the organization is oper-
ated from Portland, Cora c. Tai
bott being the secretary, and it is
proposed by these people to prose-
cute a vigorous campaign against
prohibition in Oregon. They say
this is IAN organization of patriotic
men and women who are opposed to
morality by law destruction of in
dustry, increased tax rates, decreas-
ed real estate valuations, decreased
payrolls, abridged individual liber-
ties and decentralization of establish
ed commercial enterprises.
In a letter to this paper, Mrs. Tai
bott fully sets forth their program,
and we shall give it here for the ben
eft of the readers of the Gazette
Times, whom we feel are fully ca
pable of digesting all there is in the
statement, and who later will be able
to pass judgment upon the merits of
the case as set forth by this League,
who claim to be conducting their
own campaign, independent of the
liquor traffic and liquor people, en-
tirely from an academic standpoint
of debate"
Mrs. Talbot says:
please understand that we have
just completed our organization for
the purpose of advocating true tenn
perance as against prohibition by
law, as we view this very important
issue, and shall endeavor to carry
out a temperance work begun in this
state many years ago when all tenn
perance workers were united under
one banner. Those who are identi,
fed with this organization have come
to a parting of the ways with that
faction of the temperance movement
which seeks to secure temperance by
legislation, through constitutional
amendment. We merely do not be-
lieve that that is the true method OF
securing true temperance.
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RAILROADS AS EMPLOYERS AND
BUYERS.

In discussing railroads there is
always one important item overlook
ed by those attacking corporations
for their shortcomings:-that they
are the greatest employers OF labor
and the greatest buyers OF supplies
and products in the state.
Oregon never has bumper prosper
ity times but in these periods when
there is general railroad expansion.
When three railroads were building
and electrifying in Western Oregon
that region fairly hummed with
prosperity and the country develop
ed.
The raiding of public utilities and
the taxation of corporation proper
ties over and above all other prop
critics is about as senseless as tying
a heavy drag to farmers wagon
with which he hauls his crops to
market or hauls fertilizer onto his
farm. All that would be accom-
plished would be higher priced pro-
ducts and lowered production.
Allowing capital to come into the
state freely for railroad expansion,
not taxing it to death, and allowing
it to earn profitable returns are
sine quae non of industrial develop
ment, and without these policies the
people are crippled in their struggle
for prosperous business conditions.
The Bureau of Railway Economics
is authority for these facts about the
railways as employers and buyers OF
material:
During the six fiscal years 1905
to 1918, inclusive, the steam rail-
ways of the United States of Glass
l, invested in their road and equip
ment, each to the amount of $4,-
O10,385,303. Railways Of Glass l
so designated by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, are those with
average operating revenues Of over
s1,OOO,000 annually. They include
about ninety per cent of the mileage
receive more than So per cent Of
the revenues and handle more thar
SO per cent of the traffic.
This cash investment OF the oper
ating railways Of Class of the
Eastern District during the six years
was greater than the amount OF cap
ital securities issued by them during
this period, and was 1873 per cent
of the aggregate of their capital Sc
curities outstanding June 80, 1913
OF the railways of the same class
of the Southern District 1t was 21.1
per cent, and of the Western Distric
it was 1872 per cent of the aggregate
of their capital securities outstand
ing June 80, 1913. That is, the casf
actually expended by these railways
during the last six years upon thell
properties used in transportation a
mounts to more than one-fifth Of
their total capitalization at the close
of the last fiscal year. This Is at the
rate of s668,397,551 per year.
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PRESIDENT WILSON'S COMMEND
ABLE ACTIVITY IN PEOPLES
BEHALF.

AS tribune of the people President
Wilson acts with admirable promp-
titude in seeking to protect them
from spectators in starvation. The
suspicious rise in the prices of foods
in the United States since the open
ing of the European war has already
led him to set the mechanism Of the
federal administration to ascertain
ing whether the new increase in the
cost of American living is inexcus-
able or is justified.
The step is wise and righteous
wise both socially and politically,
righteous because taking advantage
of the peoples necessities for the
selfish advantage of the few, If such
an advantage has actually been
songht, would be unpatriotic and in
iquitous. The presidents humane
and patriotic course meets with the
hearty Endorsement of all Americans.
The department Of justice has
needed no second suggestion to spur
1t to the task of guarding consumers
against possible endeavors to make
money from their first necessities
Hundreds of its agents all over the
country got on the job on Thursday
The people will soon know the truth
as to the charges.
Americans are loath to believe
that any citizen of the United States
could at this economic crisis be
guilty OF what President Wilson
characterizes as "unwarranted In.
crease in the prices Of foodstuffs.'
Secretary Redfeld declares that an
attempt TO use the temporary stop
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-08-20

Get away from the heat Of baking
during these warm summer days and
buy the necessaries at the Heppner
Bakery.
Good, home cured bacon; extra
fine homemade lard. Low prices Peo-
PIES Cash Market. Ia. .,.as, ...4A...
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-08-20

Did you read our new adv? We
will furnish you the goods and give
you a square deal. City Meat Mar
ket.
Storage batteries charged at Hepp-
ner Light & Water Co. Prices range
from $3.50 to $1.75 for recharging.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
Efforts UnavaiIing

Otasto, Sinaloa, July 27 (via. No
gales. Ariz. THE attempt to reach
an armistice between the federal gar
rison holding Mazatlan and the con-
stitutionalist forces under General
Obregon investing the city. has failed
and fighting is again in progress
A conference between representatives.
of the federaIs and constitutionaIists
was held last night on board the
cruiser Albany, with all foreign con-
suls and the captains of the Japanese
cruiser Idzumo and of the Albany IN
attendance.
General Obregon demanded that the
Ievacuating garrison leave its arms
and ammunition behind it, and this
the federals refused to do. There
upon Obregon ordered that the city
be attacked at the first sign of evac-
uation The truce arranged before
the confernce expired today and ar
tIilery firing began Immediately. The
federal garrison which evacuated
Guaymas is still at Manzanillo closely
lhemmed in by the constitutionalists,
whose lines are not three miles dis
tant from the federal outposts.x4
The Mexican merchantmen, Benfto
Juarez, left Manzanillo today for Sa-
lima Cruz, carrying the families of all
the civil and military dignitaries who
accompanied General Tellez from
Guaymas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
ENGLAND, IN INTEREST OF PEACE
STRIVES FOR CONFERENCE OF THE
POWERS TO ARB|TRATE DIFFERENCES


st. petersburg, July 27-ln spite OF
the general unfavorable SYMPTOMS in
the situation between Austria-Hungary
and Servia, and of the effect produced
bv the arrest in Hungary of General
Radomir Putnik, chief of the Servian
general staff, a better feeling was no.
t;ceable here today as the result OF
yesterdays diplomatic conversations.
II is understood that the long inter
view between Sergius sazonoff, the
Russian foreign minister, and the
Austrian ambassador, especially was
responsible for this Improvement of
sentiment, s
The fact that Vienna does not refuse
to discuss the points at issue is inter
preted as happy symptom, although
Russia's attitude has been very firm
since the beginning of the crisis The
Russian government is anxious to ne
gotiate with Vienna In order, by such
discussion, to delay any act which
night prove irreparable.
It is still hoped here that the voice
of Berlin may be heard at the oppor
tune moment in the interest of peace
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
WASHINGTON Exercised

Washington, July 27.-The gravity of
the European situation was reflected
in Official dispatches from st. Peters
burg today saying the Russian minister
bad said he considered war between
Russia and Austria almost inevitable.
His statement was made after the
Russian ministry had issued an official
declaration that Russia was generally
disturbed and could not remain indif-
ferent in the crisis that had arisen be-
tween Servia and Austria-Hungary.
The order for the complete moblliza-
tion of the Russian army was con
firmed, -fI- .I.-.-.
President Wilson said today, in an
swer to inquiry whether the United
States would try to bring about peace
in Europe, that he had not considered
the subject but the traditional policy
of the United States was not to mix in
European affairs.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
Belaulm Mobiiizes Army

Brussels, July 27,-Partial mobiliza-
tion of the Belgian army was ordered
Today raising the total of the active
force to 100000 men.
The international socialist bureau
has telegraphed to its members to
meet ON Wednesdays when general
strike as a preventive of a European
war viii probably be discussed. The
bourse was ordered closed by the
governing committee pending develop,
ments.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27

the will, which disposed Of $26OO,OOO-
N Caillaux said:
We may well be astonished at the
s,ngularly rapid incident of increase of
NJ Calmette's fortune. In our midst it
would take so years for such fortune
to accumulate"
I'VE have heard lot of testimony" !"
NJ. Callaiux continued, "of the fine
character of NJ. Calmette, from Henri
Bernstein, the playwright in particular
1t does not come well from man who
failed in his full duty toward his coun-
try (referring to Bernstein's alleged
desertion from the army to deliver
certificates of morality"
Maitre Chenu; Would M. Caillaux
tell us IN what way all this excuses
the crime Of his wife?"
"There are some questions which
ought not be asked?" NJ Caillaux re
piled hotly, "but since ! am asked l
shall answer. There is something, per
haps, worse than losing ones life:
That is to live by attacking women and
enriching ones self at their expense. :.
While reading the will of Calmette,
Gaillaux said: -------..,
'T wish to draw particular attention
to the clause saying "A greater part Of
the fortune I leave comes from a per
sCnal gift made to me by Nine. Bour
sin, it being understood that l pait
her an income therefrom during he,
life
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
Auatrlans in Western states

Denver, Colo, July 27.-There are
about 700 Austrians in Colorado and
surrounding states who belong to the
first reserves and about 1000 second
reservists, according to Fritz Won
Fishcer, Austrian vice consul here,
Members of the first reserves, he said
would probable be called to Austria for
service Immediately in the event war
is declared with Servia and the second
reservists summoned if general Eu
ropean conflict should follow. The
consular district comprises Arizona
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mex
ico, Utah and Wyoming.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
FEDERAL SOLDIERS EMPLOYED
WILL BE MADE TO REBUILD THE
DESTROYED RAILROADS
WHEN DlSARMED
CONSTITUTIONALISTS fig HIT.
SCATTERED BANDS STILL PILL
AGE AND WREAK VEN
eEANcE ON TOWNS

Tampico, Mexico, July 27 (via La
redo, Tex)-General Carranza today
indicated that he will stand by the
decree he issued early in the revolu-
ton regarding financial transactions
made by Huerta. His attention was
called today to report made before his
resigning and leaving the country.
Carranza declared no such grant of
public lands would be recognized and
recalled that leading bankers of the
world had been so notified. 1t was
reported here today that Sir Christie
pher Craddock, British admiral, on
his visit to Carranza, demanded that
all concessions made by Huerta to
Lord Crowdray and other British citi-
zens be ratified by the constitutions
alists and Carranza returned a posi-
tive refusal.
Carranza told them there should be
no apprehension on their part &
wholesale reprisals from the consii-
! tutionalists on those who aided
Huerta. AS soon as the federal sol
diers are disarmed Carranza plans &c
distribute them throughout the couH
try to repair the railroads. He hope
by this means to give them employ
ment and also to scatter them sc
there will be little danger of theil
mobilizing again in case of a counter
revolution.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
Encounter Rumored

Reports from Hungary state that
Servian troops on beard a steamer
On the Danube near TemesKubin
have fired on some Austrian troops.
The Austrians returned the fire and
an engagement of some importance
ensued. 1t is considered probable
that this is another version OF yester-
days encounter.
NJ. Jovanovitch Servian minister to
Austria-Hungary, left for Belgrade to-
day, .r
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
PLAY GOLF IN RAIN

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 27.-Part
of the elimination round of the west
ern amateur golf championship tourna-
ment on the links of the Kent County
club today was played during thun.
derstorm. Up to noon the lowest medal
score had been turned in by Robert
A. Gardner of the Hinsdale club, Chi
cago, former national amateur cham
pion. His score was 1887 out and 81
! in
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
orozco Gives Up

Mexicos City. July 27.--General Pas.
cual Orozco, Jr., has abandoned his in
dependent revolution and intends to
leave shortly for Canada, according to
messages intercepted here He is.
said to have notified his wife. who
has been in Canada for some time,
that he viii join her soon. The gov
ernment peace defegates received
their final instructions today from the
acting foreign minister and expect to
leave before night for San Luis Po-
tosi.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
irish VOLUNTEERS
Fight B0RDERERS
-FOUR MEN SHOT DOWN AND MANY
INJURED IN STREETS OF
DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland, July 27.-The city
of Dublin and the greater part of Ca
tholic Ireland was today in state of
great excitement over yesterdays con-
flict between the regular troops of the
British army and the Irish national
lists which resulted in the killing of
four persons ana the wounding of
many others, forty of whom we're in
hisptals today in a serious condition.
Day had dawned before the police
succeeded in dispensing the crowds
marching through the streets singing
patriotic songs and looking for soldiers
of the second battalion Of the kings
own Scottish borderers, on whom to
inflict vengeance for the fight yester-
day, when borderers were ordered to
prevent the landing of arms and am
munition for the Irish nationalist vo-
lunteers.
The crowd finding that the soldiers
had been ordered to remain in barracks
attacked the royal barracks. where the
borderers are stationed and clamored
for the soldiers to come out. Finally
the mob kicked down a gate of the
barracks and fired couple OF shots,
on which bugles were sounded, the po-
lice came on the scene, and the crowd
was dispersed.
The nationalist leaders take the most
serious view of the affair and will de
mand reparation from the government
The lord mayor of Dublin today de
manded in the interests of the peace
of the city that the battalion of the
Scottish borderers be removed. Move
: ments in the barracks indicated that
: preparations were being made to senC
nNthe regiment elswhere. The gates o
e Me barracks were guarded by ;
S sGong force of police.
AsqMth Hastens to London
st Lopdon, July 27-Premier Asquirf
who heard of the fighting in Dublin
1T proceeded to London from his cour
try home by motor car and arrive
ID here early this morning AS the pre-
ndier is also secretary OF war he in
mediately took charge Of affairs q
IL the war offics
III Information as to the shocking O
r. Icurrence in Dublin yesterday as job
ge Redmond, the Irish nationalist leadt
he put it, was demanded Immediately a
by ter the opening of the session of n
he House of Commons tosay Mr.. Re
ms mond was so dissatisfied with Il
rk meager information given him that
W moved the adjournment Of the hou
al in order to debate the matter A
he gustine Brill, chief secretary for Il
It's land, threw the blame for yesterda.
ty. conflict between the troops and t
'ly, public, on the assistant police co
ty. missioner, who, he said. had requl
lux toned the military entirely on ]
re- own responsibility. The official G.
in Isequently had been suspended VII
lad an inquiry was being made.
ger The nationalist members shout
ton HE ought to be hanged The N
ing ter will be debated in the house
ling night
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
Austria Replies

Vienna, July 27-A communication
issued by the Austro-hungarian for 4
eign office today sets forth the Aus
trian view of the Servian reply to
Austria's note demanding the cessa-
tion of the pan-Servian agreement,
and the punishment Of those concern
ed in the assassination in Sarajevo OF
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his
lconsort The communication also
gives the reasons for Austria's dis
satisfaction with Servia's reply. 1t
| follows:
"The object of the Servian note is
to create the false impression that
the Servian government is prepared
in great measure to comply with our
demands.
AS matter Of fact, however
Servia's note is allied with the spirit
of dishonesty, which clearly lets it be
seen that the Servian government is
not seriously determined to put an
end to the culpable tolerance 1t hith-
erto has extended to intrigues against
the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
"The Servian note contains such
far-reaching observations and limita'
tions, not only regarding The general
principles of our action but also in
regard to the individual claims we
have put forward, that the concessions
actually made by Servia become in
, significant.
/ In particular our demand for th'
: participation of The Austro- Hungarian
g authorities in investigations to detec
u the accomplices in the conspiracy OF
; Servian territory has been rejected
l. while our request that measures b
e taken against that section of the Sci
ie Wan press hostile to Austria-HungarJ
Il has been declined and our wish tina
Il the Servian government take tn
lt necessary measures TO prevent IN
u dissolved Austrophobe association
continuing their activity under al
IN other name and under another form
1e has not even been considered.
At '.Since the claims in the Austr
er Hungarian note of July %. regaruin
90 the attitude hitherto adopted by Sc
us via represent the minimum of VIII
ai lis necessary for the establishment
nd permanent peace with the southea'
he ern monarchy. the Servian answ
ks must be regarded as unsatisfactory.
es. THAT the Servian government
as self is conscious that its note is n
ed acceptable to us, is proved by the C
er- cumstance that it proposes at the e
of the note to submit the dispute
sia arbitration, an invitation which
nat thrown into its proper light by
zen fact that three hours before handi
of in the note, a few minutes before
de- expiration of the time limit the I
. is bilization of the Servians took plae
ion 1t was pointed out here today t
ate Austria Hungary being a signatory
the second Hague convention. wo
ave be obliged formally to declare v
the but as Servia did not sign that {
to tention such declaration might
uro- haps be regarded unnecessary in
instance.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-07-27
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS

President Harrison of the Southern
railway testified before the committee
investigating charges of discrimina-
ton in southern coal rates.
Debate resumed on the general dam
bin to regulate water power develop
ment in navigable streams.