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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

would appear from his speech and
dress that he came from the farm,
from the herds, and from his manner
that he was much annoyed by tile lux.
ury that he saw on every side in the
cities of Israel. AS we look we can
seem to hear him in scathing language
dcnouncing those who sleep on beds
of ivory, who tread upon the poor, who
deny justice to the down trodden. We
hear him make this summing up,
Seek God and we shall live" Then
we recall the life of the prophet Amos
and his famous words, Seek good and
not evil: hate Nthe evil and love the
good and then God will be gracious
and full Of blessing
We look again from this mountain
top and see a regal king. About him
is every evidence of luxury, the walls
of the city have been repaired. towers
have been erected and machines in
vented for throwing arrows and great
stones against invaders. Such was
his power that neighboring kings were
ready to give him tribute to keep theV
from invasion. The king, at the time
we see him, is in priestly garb and is
attempting to offer sacrifices and
burnt incense in Gods holy courts.
We see that one of the leading priests
demonstrates with him for what he is
doing. and that he appears much an
gered and keeps on with his former
actions. Suddenly 1t would appear as
if the attendants rushed away from
him as if he had some loathsome dis
ease and we readily recall that he
must have been witnessing scene In
the life of Uzzash, the king who was
stricken with leprosy for his foolish
ness in disobeying Gods known COM
mand. We have impressed upon our
mind that pride goeth before a fall.
and that one cannot with IMMUNITY
break the known commands OF God.
Now the prophet Hosea appears. HE
has a wonderful message. He re-
counts the history Of the Jews as If
God were speaking in person. and calls
to mind how He had founded their
race in Abraham. took them out OF
slavery in Egypt under Moses. protect
ed and fed them through the wilder
ness, overthrow their enemies aud
yet had beer rewarded by marked
falling away from His divine com
mandments. The record is black In
deed and one with the spirit of man
would have commanded that proper
punishment for such people would be
eternal doom. But, hear, it is said,
II am God, not man." and then follow
the tender words of love to the erring
and a Willingness to receive back all
who rehent and give evidence Of trne
religious lives. Then we know that
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

4 WARM robe of eiderdown flannel
"a is among the many delightful
gifts that are to be made for the baby
or for the little ones who have out.
grown babyhood. Eiderdown flannel
is woven in light colors and figured in
white with Teddy bears, rabbits, birds
and other figures that delight the
youngsters. 1t is the softest and most
comforting of materials for cold
weather.
Bath robes like that pictured are
bound with narrow ribbon on all the
raw edges. provided with collars and
pockets Except when made for in.
fants) and have ties of silk cord, fin.
ished with tacsels at the neck and
about the waist, like the eiderdown in
color. For the little infant the pocket
and waist cord are not needed.
Bed slippers of eiderdown finished
and tied with ribbons are very com.
Portable for little ones who are apt to
kick off bedclothes in cold weather.
They are among the most easily made
Of gifts. Shoes and bootees, for little
infants daily wear, are also made Of
this material which Is SO we'll suited
for baby's garments. Other articles
are short sacks, hoods and blankets
for the baby's carriage. The last are
decorated with big bows Of wide. hand
some satin ribbon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22
The Lonely Country.

lit is frequently remarked, by people
who come out from large cities into
the country in summer, that it must
be terribly lonely living in country vii
lagos in winter. AS a matter OF fact,
il sometimes seems as if there were
more doing in the country than any
where else.
sOf, course the metropolitan centers
have their theaters and sports and Ill
versions in a marvellous variety. But
it costs good deal to follow these
amusements constantly. Many people
do little during their spare time but
walk up and down the streets and LOOK
in store windows.
in country towns the oranges, ira
ternal societies, churches and little
circles Of, card players and lovers OF
outdoor sports keep things hummlng.
1t is often impossible, if you want to
get up an entertainment, to find a
spare evening when there is not some,
thing engrossing on foot. Any one
who is socially inclined can find plen'
ty of others who wish to do interest.
ing things, whether it be the study OF
books or current events, the perfectlns
OF oneself in games of skill or the
study of the latest dance steps.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

lem and the magnificent temple erect
ed by Solomon. We see the various
courts filled with excited Jews and
soon there is waited to our ears the
cry God Save the King" and we arc
aware that the boy ,Joash has been
crowned king despite the intrigues OF
la grandmother who would have killed
all of the royal line of blood SO that
she might reign undisturbed and fast
eli upon the people the iniquitOus
worship of Bael. God had in mar
velous way preserved the life Of this
little boy Antil he was of such an age
that lie could be crowned king. We
find that when he grew up to take
the reins of government he estab-
lished the worship of Jehovah and in
sisted that the temple. which was go
ing into decay, should be repaired.
There was thus again impressed upon
our minds that even a powerful queen
could not by her intrigues interfere
with tho plans of God for the govern
ment of His people.
Our vision now is attracted to the
city of Babylon. We see group of
Jewish young men who seem to be
fine specimens of physical manhood.
We note especially one who seems to
be the leader and he is saying to a
high official of the king that lie and
his fellows had purposed in their
hearts" they will be true to their re-
lligion and their God even in heath.
en- land, even if their lives are taken
for making this determination. The
lesson quickly impressed itself that
the young man who<fs a spokesman is
Daniel, and we are stimulated to pur-
pose in our hearts to ever stand for
the right things in life.
We now look upon the waters of the
great Mediterranean sea and they are
dashed in furious fury. A small ship
lis battling with the waves Do we see
Alright? The sailors seem to be pick
ing up one of their number and are
about to throw him into the sea. The
deed is done. And mark the transfor-
nation of the sea. 1t becomes quiet
land peaceful. We can readily recall
THAT this must be a presentation OF
the career of Jonah, who having been
expressly commanded by God to visit
the city of Ninevah attempted to avoid
This plain duty by taking ship out OF
the country. I've remember that this
was the missionary lesson for NOvem.
Der 21st and our attention is called
to the great command of Jesus to go
forth to every nation preaching the
gospel to the uttermost parts of the
world.
There now comes to view a great
prophet and teacher to the Jews. 1t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

e ELECTING gifts for ones menfolks
~ is perplexing to the Christmas
shopper; their needs are few, COM
pared to those Of women and children.
Men like gifts that add something to
their comfort and they like convenient
things They especially appreciate
gifts made by the donor, and this year,
there are some novelties for them
which are not difficult to make at
home.
A basket. which will do either for q
den or bedroom. is made very easily.
The materials selected for it depend
upon the purposes for which it is to
be used. II it is intended for a con-
venient receptacle for ties, collar but.
tons, pins, needles, thread and various
odds and ends, it is to be made Of ere.
tonne, brown linen or figured silk and
finished with ribbon. But II for den
to hold pipes, matches, cigars, tobacco.
ETC., it is to be made of thin leather OF
heavy silk and finished with silver or
gold braid and cord
A collar box covered with cretQnne
and suspended by ribbon hangers is a
reliable gift sure of a welcome. A
round pasteboard box of suitable size
is needed over which the covering is
stretched and either pasted or sewed.
For small remembrance tokens fiat
sachets of crepe paper carrying laven-
der or spicy perfumes in an oblong bit
Of cotton batting. are tied with mar.
row strips Of ribbons.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

Hosea has opened up to US the Icart
of God and we behold loving tender
friend not willing that any should per-
ish, but that all should have evcrlast'
ing life.
The glorious Christmas lesson came
on last Sabbath and is still fresh i't
mind. How wonderful has been our
outlook from the mountain top look
ing at the history Of the children OF
Israel from the standpoint of the
Apostle Paul ! have experienced
much enjoyment in describing it to
you. May my readers have similar
satisfaction in reading, and may they
ever look upon old bible history as
written for the warning and inspira-
ton of the world of our day and may
they decide to avoid the errors OF the
children Of Israel and to look to Jesus
as the author and tinisher OF then
faith and be consistent christians.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

or little Dlack buttons ana ears CUT
from black cloth. A ribbon carrying
tiny bell is sewed about his neck
and he is bedecked with narrow band
Of red ribbon about his body, tied in 9
bow at the side.
A clown doll is shown with the head
made of ribbed goods like stocking
top The body is made OF blue cambria
and the shoes of red. The tall hat Is
of red also, and the costume is fin.
ished with ruffle collar of white lace.
This doll has eyes made of small black
beads with eyebrows and eyelids de-
fined with black yarn. His nose is
formed by making short ridge in the
face drawn together by few stitches.
A stitch, in red yarn, forms his mouth
and a mustache and whiskers are
made OF black yarn. BY separating the
yarn into strands, and sewing it about
the head below tho cap, an abundance
of curly, black hair is simulated. The
cap is topped with tiny bell and red
yellow and blue yarns represent but
tons and embroidery in his apparel.
Among the new things brought cut
for this year are pictures to be made
by cutting out figures from colored tbs.
sue paper and pasting them on thin
paper background. The tissue is placed
over an outline picture and the figure
wanted drawn in outline with PEN
Gil. It is then cut out. Different OBJ
jects are drawn on different colored
paper. as trees on green paper, horses
on white or brown paper, and other OBJ
jects on appropriate colors After all
the required figures are cut out. they
arc pasted on the background.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

Some one asks what has become OF
the middle aged and elderly people
who two years ago were attending the
new dancing classes. Well, just now
they are probably having good old
fashioned Christmas racket with the
money that they don't have to pay the
tango teachers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22
STRAINED RELATIONS

1t would not be any surprise ii the
diplomatic relations should be broken
off betweem the United States and
Austria because OF the manner in which
the president called Austria to account
for sinking Of the Anconta by an Aus
trian submarine short time ago and
refusing to make proper effort to save
the lives OF passengers on the ship at
the time. Among those who lost their
lives were certain Americans and the
president, in calling Austria's atten.
ton to the matter. used language
which that country takes exception to
and refuses to admit any violation Of
International law i'll what was done.
II is to be hoped that the strained
relations between the two countries
will not reach the point OF breaking
their diplomatic relations, because,
if this event should occur, it would al
most inevitably lead to war between
the two countries. From the secrecy
Of the communications between the
two countries it is evident that mat
ters have reached the point where
something serious isl liable TO happen.
The administration in this case used
much stronger language than when
dealing with Germany on account OF
the Lusitania affair and Some are in
clincd TO believe that the president
felt that there was less danger in us
ing heroic language in dealing. with
Austria than with Germany. But II this
thought was in mind he has discover
ed that Austria is prepared to resent
the language which was used. We do
not say the characterization OF the
state department in this instance was
overdrawn although it must be admit
ted that the language was somewhat
pointed. The thing in which all are in
terestcd is that 10 break shall come
between the two countries and we
hope further communications will re-
suit in averting trouble.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

THERE are some toys that can be
i made at home for the smaller chill
dren and they are among those that
are most durable and most cherished.
Among them are Teddy bears, dogs,
elephants, rabbits and kittens made OF
canton flannel or plush. Rag dolls.
printed on strong muslin, can be
bought ready to be cut out and made
at home. The animals are cut by pat
terms to be had at pattern companies
and are stuffed with sawdust. Small
buttons or beads make their eyes and
heavy yarns are employed in outlining
the mouth or nose or other details.
A small white dog shown in the pic.
ture illustrates how we'll these toys
look. He is furnished with eyes made
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

Someone asks why congress goes to
Washington for the three weeks be-
fore the holidays, when no business is
ever done? Probably though some jobs
are secured for constituents during
that period.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-12-22

Carl F. Kuehnle spoke before the
Commercial club at Davenport last
week and the times says he made d
good impression. The Sioux City
Journal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-05
Part II.
Procedure for Making Assessments.
Applications and Petitions for improvements.

Section l67 All applications propositions any
authorized in section 6 OF this chapter shall
be made from the Council If majority of
the OF the property abutng any proposed i'm
provemen shall petition therefor in writing the Council
shall plans and specifications for such Improvement to
be made and filed in the Office of the City Clerk Engi
and may when such plans and specifications
filed give notice of the time and place when and where the
Council will and hear for and against such
provement which notice shall be published least
the official paper and the last publication shall be
shall contain brief description of the Improvement and
the several of land be affected thereby Provided
that the Council by majority vote of all it's members may
without petition in where in its judgment public
cessiy requires plans and specifications for such
improvement to be made by the City Engineer and filed
notice is required in of petition of majority of
the property owners abutting on such improvement
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-05

shall be regulated shall be fixed by the Council by
ordinance and the Council is hereby authorized provide
by ordinance for the appointment of commissioners fully
investigate and determine all questions with reference
rates to be charged by such corporation person
Life of Franchise.
Section i3l The maximum length of time for which a
franchise or privilege to the streets alleys other
public places of the City may be granted any person.
firm or corporation shall be twenty-five years
Forfeiture for Non Compliance
Section 1872 Every ordinance granting any franchise
privilege shall provide for the termination and forfeiture
thereof for any breach failure comply with any OF
the terms, limitations conditions thereof, and in all
such the Council shall have power declare the
termination and forfeiture of any such franchise prvi
ege the though in each instance such power
expressly reserved.
Matters Charter Not Impair Right of Council Insert
Other Matters in Franchise.
Section l33 The enumeration and specification par
ticuar matter in this Charter which be included in
franchise grant, shall not be construed impair
ing the right of the Council to insert such franchise
grant, such other and further matters, conditions
nants terms restrictions limitations burdens
mens fares, rentals charges control orfeures, any
other provision whatever the Council shall deem proper
the interests of the people No franchise granted
by the Council shall be assigned without the of the
Council
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
COUNCIL VOTES EX.
IRA 8 MILL TAX
Special Legislation Required to Pro-
vide Funds for Next Years
Budget.

The city council met in and ad-
journed session last night and passed
special ordinance which provides
for an additional tax levy of mills.
Under the old ordinance, the tax limit
for any one year is mills. Since
this would not provide sufficient
funds to carry the city through
year, special legislation had to be
made. The extra three mill tax will
be used for street oiling and lighting
purposes.
This, with a 7-mill tax recently
levied by the council, makes a total
city tax of 10 mills for the year.
The city fathers also decided to
build bridge across Racetrack street
in south Heppner near the GOWNS
ice plant. Much of the timber taken
from the old Gale street bridge will
be used in its construction. The new
bridge will connect Balm Fork and
Willow creek traffic at a point where
much heavy hauling is done.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
FORMER HEPPNER
WOMAN PASSES

From the Oroville (Calif.) Daily
Register we take the following:
Pneumonia claimed the life of Mrs.
Henrietta Frost, wife of A. ]. Frost
at about II o'clock Thursday night.
Mrs. Frost had been i'll for some time.
She was a native of Illinois, aged Ga
years, 5 months and 27 days. Be
sides her husband, she leaves to
mourn her loss, two daughters, Mrs.
Cora Rhea Bagley of Hillsboro, Ore.
and Mrs. Ionia Wadrick of Kiona
Wash, one son, w. F. Rhea, Balm
Vile, Montana and three brothers,
William, Nathan and Wilfred Cecil.
One sister, Mrs. Jane Robson, resides
in Walla Walla.
Mrs. Frost came to this state in
1852 with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Henry Cecil, from Illinois and
settled on Willow creek, then in
Umatilla county and near the present
town of Cecil, which was named after
her father. In 1872, on April l, she
was married to T. A. Rhea and from
that time until 1895 made her home
on Rhea creek. Later they moved
to Heppner and purchased property
in south Heppner, now owned by W.
b. Barratt. Shortly after the Hepp-
ner flood in 1908, she left Heppner
and since that time and up to the
time of her death had been making
her home in California.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon from the First Christian
church, Rev. T. S. Handsaker con-
ducting the service. Interment was
made in Masonic cemetery Mrs.
Frost, while living in Heppner, was
an active church worker and was
highly respected by her large number
of friends in this county, where she
was one of the early pioneers.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
Picture Study in the Schools.

The state course of study provides
for the study of pictures in the pri-
mary and grammar grades. The
schools of course are trying to carry
out this requirement To facilitate
the work they have purchased from
a picture supply house small repro
ductions of the great paintings which
are to be studied in the schools as
specified in the state course. These
small reproductions cost about a
penny apiece. Enough have been Sc
cured to last throughout the year
They are held in trust by the teachers
and given out to the pupils as they
are used, a picture being placed in
the hands of each pupil and much in
terest is taken in the study of the
picture in this way.
The fact l wish to make plain to
the public by this article is that in
the picture study work carried on in
the schools we are only fulfilling the
requirements of the state course of
study and to explain to you why We
are asking your children to bring
few cents to buy pictures with.
that you may help us in
this work, | am
Very respectfully,
II. H. HOFFMAN.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
BECKETT IS new CAPTAIN

University Of oregon, Eugene, No.
30.-John O. Beckett of Portland, a
junior in college, has been elected to
lead the next University of Oregon
football campaign. Beckett's cleo
ion was an event Of this afternoon
when letter-winners of the 1915
squad met to choose captain.
Oregon's captain-elect began to
play football in the back lots of
Portland as far back as 1909; he was
then center on the old Third
Church eleven. The following sea-
son he entered Washington high
school and at once fought his way to
regular place on Coach Earl's ag
gregaton. The ensuing fall Beckett
captained the Washington machine
and in 1912 played his last game of
football in the Portland interscholas-
tic league.
Beckett entered Oregon in 1918
and as a freshman made the varsity.
Since then he has starred and at the
close of this successful yellow
campaign Johnny was mentioned as
all-American timber.
Beckett is the son of J. w. Beck
ett, of Portland, and is member Of
the Sigma Nu fraternity.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
SCHOOL TAX IS
LEVIED At 10 MILLS.
District No. 1 Holds Special Meeting
of VOters-PrOgressive Senti-
ment Apparent.

The voters of School District No. l
at meeting held Monday afternoon
in the City Hall, unanimously voted
a ten mill tax to cover the estimated
budget for the year 1916.
The amount of money necessary to
run the district next year, according
to the budget, will be greater than
the year before, but the increased
difference is off set by additional rev.
enue from new sources, which in
cludes a sum of between two and
three thousand dollars from high
school tuition fees
OF the amount levied, 91s mills is
for general purposes an done half
mill goes into the sinking fund. The
total amount of money to be raised
by taxation is $15,S35.00.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
Home Theater in New Hands.

Jesse and Tiney Hale are now man
ayers of the Home Theater as re-
suit of a deal made last week, with
the owner, Edgr Ayers. The Hale
boys have taken years lease on this
property and will continue the same
excellent program as formerly with
the exception of the Kliene special
features. which have been dropped.
The new Management announces that
the dates of program changes will
hereafter occur on Sunday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. Mr.. Ayers
left Sunday morning for Portland,
where he may take up work with the
Mutual film service.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-12-02
Land Grant Tn to Congress.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-Senator
Chamberlain In addition to his mill
tary bills, will introduce a measure to
dispose of the Oregon e California
railroad lands, with a view to having
the lands opened Immediately for de-
velopment and settlement, and he
will consult departmental agents who
have been investigating and will pro-
badly cooperate with him.
He will also introduce a bill to
place the Indian war veterans on the
same pension basis as Civil war ben
also a bill giving federal
Judges the right to grant paroles, fol-
lowing the lines of the Oregon sys-
TEN, and a bill providing for we'll
boring experiments in arid lands.