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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-17
UMAT|LlA'S RICH VALLEY

A crop census of the Umatilla Pro-
| ject in Oregon has just been COM
piled by the Reclamation Service.
The report is exceedingly gratifying
in that it furnishes abundant evil
dence of substantial progress on the
part of the settlers. Owing to the
numerous natural obstacles in the
way of light sandy and blowing soils,
rough topography and lack of exper-
ience on the part of many farmers.
the settlers have had many difficult
ties to overcome. During the first
few years progress was slow and
many were discouraged. The latest
report of farm conditions on the pro-
ject is encouraging as evidencing a
better understanding of the require
ments, with results which prove the
actual merit Of this section as a pro-
ducer of valuable crops. Summarize
ing the report the following statistics
are of special interest.
Ill lJlO LHc LOLdl dl cd HllSdlSu
was 5,306 acres, of which 1860
acres were in young orchards, and
416 acres in new alfalfa. Approx
mately 1903 acres produced crops
valued at $104,853, or an average
gross return of $2904 per acre. The
total area irrigated increased 1O4
acres, while the increase in value of
all crops was $35,725.
During the year the largest acre
age cropped was in alfalfa, which
produced $75,767 from 1896 acres,
or $3O.7S per acre. The average
gross returns per acre from other i'm
portant crops were as follows: On
ions, s141; potatoes, $65.57; garden
$95.59; melons, $55.07; small fruits,
$50.12; clover seed, $43.75; clover
hay, $27.55; Indian corn, $31.S1;
sorghum, $32.12; wheat, $23.11;
miscellaneous, $37.49.
The Umatilla Project now contains
300 irrigated farms. On these the
equipment is valued at $52,677. An
inventory of live stock shows the fol-
lowing: On December 81, $50 hor-
ses valued at $58,S34, AZ mules, $4,-
745; 765 dairy cattle, s44,217; 253
beef cattle, $TO41; 113 sheep, $3.50;
1852 hogs, $13,202; 1868 fowls,
$6,S76; bees, hives, 773, valued at
$3,077 Total value all stock, $685.
522, or $1,959 per farm.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-17
INDUSTRIAL ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST

Geo. w. Moore mill at Bandon will
open March 10.
/ Grants Pass box factory is again
operating with 52 men.
Ashland-A $4,000 mineral wa
ter plant to be erected here.
Clay manufacturers held state
convention at Albany, Feb. 3.
D. A. White G Sons are building
their fourth warehouse in Salem.
Shell Oil Company's 5000, 600
plant at Portland is about completed.
Burns-Swift Packing Co. said to
have bought 10000 acres of land
here.
klamath county reduced county
debt by $124,577. Out of debt in 8
years.
Corvallis-350, ,OO0-volt transform
er from Panama Exposition installed
at o. A. c.
A British steamer is loading g.
100000 feet of lumber at Portland
for London.
Vancouver, B. C.-Jitneys have
cut down city revenues from street
cars $4,000.
Coos Bay plans a monster celebra-
tion July 4th, to celebrate compile
tion of the railroad
neutrality-suspicious. has been
made to develop 5000 additional
horsepower on Umatilla streams.
Harriman-Union Pacific system
has 200 men putting on finishing
touches on branch into Harney coun-
ty.
A $5,O00,000 corporation has been
organized to operate steamers be-
tween Portland, Oriental and Aus
tralian ports.
Interstate Commerce Commission
allows railroads to reduce rates on
hay for 80 days in order to give re-
lief to stockmen.
lie StdlG highway COIullSSlUL
has allowed 100000 of highway fund
for improving the Columbia highway
from Hood River to Mosier.
Portland-City Commission votes
to build duplicate water plant at ST.
Johns, refusing to pay price for pri-
vate plant fixed by State Utility Com
mission.
Salem-Oregon Public Utility Com
mission demands that books, ac-
counts and records of municipal
plants handling water or light be
made public.
A representative Of Libby Packing
Co., speaking at The Dalles, urged
farmers to raise more vegetables as
well as fruit to keep cannery running
most of the year.
Editor Standish of the Progress,
Estacada, Oregon, writes us: Esta-
cada is on the railroad 80 miles from
Portland with cheap electric power
and wants to locate factories there.
Business men willing to cooperate
with parties looking for locations
and offer some kind of bonus. Val
liable clay deposits, much cedar, fir,
maple and other woods accessible.
Editor Standish can give further in
formation.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-17

The Oregon Motor Garage now has
the agency for the Dodge automobile
for Umatilla and Morrow counties
and will receive the first carload
shipment in a few days. This car,
together with the Buick Six, will give
the garage a complete line Of four
and six cars.-Pendleton e. O.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-17
The Federated Church.

The regular service at the FEEDER
ated church are as follows:
Preaching every Sunday, II a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Federated Sunday School every
Sunday 9:45 a. m.
Federated Young Peoples Meeting
every Sunday $3.50 p. m.
Federated Missionary Society the
last Tuesday in each month.
Prayer meeting every Thursday at
1880 p. IN.
Federated Ladies Aid meets the
End Tuesday in every month, 2:30
p. m.
A hearty welcome is extended to
all.
w. B. SMITH, Pastor.
Parsonage next door to the church.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-02-17

DR.. Winnard has taken special
course in treatment Of eye, ear, nose
and throat. Il,
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
BORDER PUZZLED BY ACTION OF
 WASHINGTON

FL PASO, Tex, July 4.-Bewilder- ment as complete as ii was undisguis- ed, held the border today after oppor- tunity had been given thoroughly to digenr the significance of the latest developments in the Mexican situa- tion
 While the uninterrupted stream Of national guardsmen that is being rush ed to the border points those who be- iieve a break with the Carranza gov ernment near to hold to their theory, rumors of the imminent abandonment of General ]. J. Pershing's punitive expedition did much to soften their assertions.
 The latest withdrawal rumor came from Columbus and, although uncon- irmed. was given most serious con s;deration as it is said to have come from the expedition itself According 10 the Columbus report General Per shing's forces will be withdrawn as soon as the disposition of national guardsmen along the line is com pleted.
 To offset these rumors interven- tionists purportcd to see in the divi- sion of border authority among Gen erals Funston, Pershing and Bell and the possibility that commanding officer would be named to direct op- crations both on the border and Tn Mexico an indication that the gov crnment had no intention of abandon ing the Pershing expedition.
 In this connection it was pointed out at departmental headquarters that it would be impossible for Gen cral Pershing to move further north without abandoning his water supply, unicss he came clear to the border.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
VOICES INJURIES HAVE FATAL
 ENDING

Unexpected developments arising yesterday afternoon in the condition of Gus Vogc, occasioned his death at about 3:l5 o'clock at Jerome. where he was burned in an electrical eXplo sion late last week. while adjusting a telephone wire, which came in con tact with the high tension current of the Arizona Power Co. fine.
 News of the fatal termination of this accident was received with eX- pressions of the deepest sorrow in this city, where the deceased was so we'll known and universally liked. During the forenoon of yesterday word from Jerome continued reas- surfing for his recovery and 1t was believed the crisis had passed.
 This young men enjoyed splendid name in this community, where he had been reared from Doyhood, win ming through his industry and capa- bility the mark of appreciation from his employers that he was promoted to a higher position only short time before he was stricken down.
 He was nearing his 3Gth year and surviving is his widow and his moth CT. The remains will be brought from Jerome today and burial will be given in this city
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
Sailor Is
 Killed By
 Explosion
INDEPENDENCE DAY SAL UTE PROVES FATAL; SHIPMATE OF VICTIM IS BADLY INJURED.

PORTLAND, Ore, July 4. - V. D. Burnell, coxswain of the cruiser Boston, was killed, and Frank Trullinger, ships black smith, was injured, by the pre- mature explosion of six-pound shell salute in celebration of the Fourth of July.
 The Boston, which for several years had been assigned to the Oregon naval militia, was taken over recently by tine United States navy department and the crew in charge were members of the United States navy.
 The explosion on the Boston occurred just as the ninth and last shell was being fired.
 According to members of the crew, the primer stuck out too far and was struck by the breech block, which was being raised to a position against the shells.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
CARRANZA'S REPL ' IS RECEIVED;
 TENSION
 RELAXED
First Chief Again i Euades Question
MEXICAN NOTE WILL BE DELIVERED TO WILSON TODAY; WASHINGTON IS EAGER TO KEEP PEACE AT ANY PRICE.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 WASHINGTON, July 4-Carran- za's formal reply to the last two Am erican notes was received by tele- gram today and will be presented to- morrow. It was not presented today on account of it being the Fourth. An approved verbal synopsis of the reply made public tonight indicated that 1t IS unexpectedly conciliatory. It is impossible to state whether it will be satisfactory to President Will son, there remaining the issue of the presidents desire for direct decla- ration of Carranza's attitude toward cxpeditionary forces. The synopsis indicates that this is lacking, but the reply has further relaxed the tension. It is understood that if a peaceful solution IS desired Washington will meet Mexico more than half way. The administration, however, IS not entertaining the immediate withdraw al of .Pershng'S expedition.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
} VILLAGES AR: TAKEN
 BY FRENCH FROM THE
 GERMANS
British Are Also
 Making Big Gains
ALLIES OFFENSIVE FAILS TO INTERRUPT BOM- BARDMENT OF VERDON SLAVS AND ITALIANS ARE FIGHTING HARD.
By Assoelated Press.

LONDON, July 4-ln the Somme river region the French have straight ened their line by capturing three vil- lages and are advancing toward Per onne. At Estrees they took 50 pris- oners. Fighting continues there. The British line is progressing slowly with the heaviest fighting toward the south. High British officers are au- thority for inc statement that artil- lcry preparation is preceding infantry attacks. Al Verdun the army is en- gagged in heavy fighting.
 The Germans are not permitting the battle in the Somme region to lessen their offensive against the fort ress. The Germans have taken the Thiaumont forts second time after terrific bombardment and massed attacks.
 The Russians and Italians are cen tering their strength against the Central power. The Russians are re- ported to be entering Hungarian ter ritory. They have advanced 20 miles from Kolomea and are threatening to outflanll Von Bothmer's army. The Russians report the capture of many guns and more than 5000 prisoners The Italian statement indicates that artillery and infantry fighting contin- ucS desperate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
Committee Needs
 A Few More Rooms

The accommodations committed has housed all who have come to the celebration. A few more rooms how ever are needed for some of the dis tinguishcd visitors who will be in Prescott to attend the Republican State convention. A number of these gentlemen will be accompanied by their wives. Folks who have a spare room, and would be willing for Pres cott's sake, to rent it for few days to particularly nice people, will be safe in listing their room with NIT Gentry. His phone is Black 5l6 Mir. Gentry, if requested to do so, will send only certain classes of people to those who list their rooms with the committee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05

from in front of the grandstands, having to saddle his pony first. At the quarter-mile the original mounts were abandoned and the punchers forced to saddle other ponies. This was repeated twice. Bob Anderson made the first getaway but was dis qualified for throwing his saddle on the pony's back and riding away at breakneck speed without cinching. The race was won by Walter Cline, riding his own ponies. with w. H. Pitts second and Sterling Ellis, up on C. w. Carter's ponies, third.
 Bad Bill Simons again sprang in to the limelight by winning the flag race. In his eagerness to get the flag from one of his opponents he mer's back and made himself popu- lar for the rest of the afternoon with the spectators.
 First prize in the bareback bronco riding contect was taken by Doc C. w. Pardee, official announcer for the celebration, who stuck fast to the back of Cotton Eye and refused to heed that animals request that he fall off.
 Irk Woodford, a tow-headed youth with a peaceful appearance, grabbed second money by proving to Widow Jones that his middle name was glue. Wild Horse Hill made Black Snip look foolish and pulled down third money Lone Jordan tried to scratch Grey Eagle a little too high and landed on Mother Earth with a grunt. The famous Halter horse, who previously had thrown five con secutive riders. was drawn by Bob Anderson. \ workman at the chutes had taken too much personal use during the day and when Halter was driven into the chute the half sodsod tuncher SIissd him to be crippled and Anderson was given another mount Halter was too bad lv crippled to be used during the celebration Both Anderson and Frank Mccoy qualified for further riding.
 The pony express race was won by Walter Cline. with Ed koontz second and Alton Gardner. third.
 The four riders getting money m the worlds championship bronco riding contest were Frank Thomp- son. Doc Pardee. Al Smith and John Fredericks, the latter winner ot the diamond-studded medal last year. Other punchers qualifying for fur ther riding were s. s. Robinson. Bob Donnell. and Floyd Burmister. ThomDson stuck on Iohn Cantrell. one of the livliest broncs in the bunch. His horsGmanship was clean and he stuck like clam. Harry Henderson started out on Silver Tip. Silver weaved over the field and finally fell. pinning Harry underneath him. Harry grabbed Silver by the nose and held him helpless until the animal was pulled 10 his feet. Then Harry proved himself a good sport by jumping up and walking away as unconcerned as if having horses jump into the air and fall on him was an everyday Later he mounted Red Wing and both horse and rider made good.
 The cowpony race. for quarter mile. was won by C. w. Carter. with Elmer Hummer a close second and Bad Bill Simons. third.
 The five hign men in the steer roping contest were (. w. Carter, Dave Heckle. Aga Bozarth, K. Hance and Willie Jones.
 Arena Director Haworth stated last night that the program today will be better than yesterday. if that Is possible.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
Labor Federation
 Apblauds Wilson
By Associated Press.


 WASHINGTON, July A. Presi- dent Wilson, speaking at the dedica- ton of the new temple of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, said today that the greatest barrier to industry mas been the difficulty in securing a dispassionate conference. He said Getting our fighting blood up IS the long way and not the short way in securing our rights" His plea for calmness was applauded and the crowd apparently applied it to the Mexican crisis, although Wilson did not mention Mexico. A suffragette interrupted President Wilson twice. The police led her away but she was not arrested. The crowd applaudeC. when President Wilson praised that section of the Clayton act declaring labor not commodity.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
3 Killed Tn Apartment
 House Fire
SIX BUILDINGS IN SAN FRANCISCO DAMAGED AS FLAMES SPREAD :; TENANT IS HELD.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SAN FRANCISCO, July 4. - Three unidentified women were killed and l2 persons injured to- night in an apartment house fire on Golden Gate avenue, between Laguna and Octavia streets. Most of the injured were hurt by leap ing from upper windows. One woman was burned to death on a fire escape.
 The Grand apartments, where the fire started, was completely destroyed. Half Q dozen other buildings were damaged. Gar field Adams, former tenant is held pending an investigation of the origin of the fire. Bremen be- lieve more bodies of victims will be found in the ruins. A search is now in progress.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
GENUINE FRoNTIERSMAN

T. D. Sanders, who enjoys the dis tinction of being the oldest resident of Yavapai county, was an arrival yesterday from Humboldt to witness Frontier Days as enacted in this era. He arrived in Prescott in lS64, and his first camping place was near what is now the scene of arena doings.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
ARRANGE MEMORIAL

FL PASO. July 4 - Authorities here are arranging for memorial ser vices for the Carrizal dead. The bodies will probably arrive late this week. Undertakers reached Carrizal today and will commence work to- morrow. The firing of July Fourth salute today alarmed Juarez but an explanation quieted apprehension The vaccination of guardsmen against typhus, typhoid and smallpox com menced today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
REFUGEES ARRIVE

SAN DIEGO. July 4-The trans port Buffalo arrived here today with 539 refugees from Guaymas and Mag atlan including 40 British subjects. The majority declare they left in com pliance with the directions of the American consul and not because of fear for their lives or property.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
DePalmaIs Winner Of Minnesota Race
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 FORT SMELLING, Minn., July 4. Ralph DePalma won the l50-mile automobile derby here today His time was 1 hour, 3S minutes, 49.24 seconds, an average speed of 9l.OS miles per hour. Johnny Aitken, of Indianapolis, was second, and J. C. Christianes, of Brussels, third. The race was delayed two hours because the drivers refused to start until the S2O,OOO prize money was placed with officials of the American Automobile Association, or some other adequate guarantee provided.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05

AnOlHcr DIE pdSS Was dduSu tO Prescott's history of hospitality yes terday when. at the opening of the Frontier Days celebration. fully 1000 visitors and thousands of resi- dents were entertained in true West ern style. Any attempt to describe the celebration would be a waste of words, for there are no words in the English language that could be nodded together so as to httlngly picture the occasion. Just let 1t be said that the day was a success without prcfxing the word with any inadequate adjcctives, and that three more equally successful days will fol low it.
 Prescott deserves and claims most of the credit for the day, but she is glad to admit that her sister cities throughout the State contributed un- selfishly in their efforts to make the celebration the biggest event ever presented in the Southwest. for only as such can it be classified.
 From early morning until long after midnight the city was filled with a seething mass of humanity The sidewalks were crowded with people. The miner and the hnancier rubbed elbows and laughed in each others faces to prove that the West knows no social classification. In the streets the cowpony and the automobile were on the friendliest ot terms and they. too, would have laughed in each others faces ii they had been able for the day was a holiday one set aside by the Amer ican people in commemoration ol the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and man and beast alike were observing the day by living up to these principles.
 The final influx of visitors began at sunrise yesterday with the arrival of hundreds of motorists. The streets began to fill up and at 10 o'clock. when the band concert com mencei. Prescott people awakened to the fact that they were eXperienc,, ing one of their greatest days and still the invasion of visitors con tinued.
 The Clarkdale special train pulled in at II o'clock with l07 more pleas ure seekers. At noon hundreds ot Prescott and Phoenix residents were at the station to meet the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce excursion train. The train was late but every one waited. Tom Bate and other prominent Knights of Pythias were on hand to welcome the Phoenix Knights. Bates two twin sons, Claude and Billy dressed in Dokey costumes. were honored members of the reception committee and when ,he special arrived they joined lust1i- lv in the cheering. Two hundred and fifty capital city residents were on the train, all wearing green hats bearing the inscription. Prescott Phoenix Headed by the Prescott band and the Dolleys they marched up Cortez street to Frontier Days headquarters.
 The grand parade of contestants, around the plaza at one o'clock was a brilliant opening for the celebra- ton. One hundred riders, third of whom were young women. took part in the parade which was staged in real cowboy style, with six-shoot- CTS cracking to the rythm of the band. After the parade the partici- pants and witnesses started in a mad dash for the Frontier Days grounds. Rut the wise ones had arrived there first. and before the parade was over practically every seat and box m
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
CALL ON ENGINEERS

VANCOUVER. Wash. July 4. - Company E. United States engineer corps. in command of Captain Arthur R. Ehrnbeck, received orders today from the war department to proceed at once to Calexico, Cal, on the Mex ican border. The company will get away probably tomorrow, carrying complete equipment. including pom foons for bridging streams.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
CELEBRATE FOUTH

DOUGLAS, July 4 - Guardsmen and regulars were given today off duty as far as possible. The regulars conducted patriotic exercises and the reeimental band concerts drew large crowds Quiet prevailed along this portion of the border today and to- Diuht
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
PARADE TONIGHT

One of the features of the celebra- ton will be the big parade to be held tonight at s o'clock by the D. O. K. Ks. the social auxilliary of the Knights of Pythias. Following the street demonstration there will be de- gree work followed by big cats.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS

LOS ANGELES, July 4-The Sev- enth California infantry passed through here late today en route for the border, probably Nogales, and hundreds of relatives and friends met the trains and showered the soldiers with gifts of food and equipment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
HONOR HETTY GREEN

TERRELL. Tex, July 4.-Oslt of respect to Mrs. Hetty Green, who died in New York yesterday, all trains on the Texas Midland railroad which she owned, will stop for five min utcs during the funeral hour tomor- row and Terrell business houses will close for an hour.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
ACCOMPLISHED WRITER

Miss Olive Gray, who will represent the Los Angeles Times during Pres cott's Frontier Days, was an arrival yesterday morning. and is guest of Miss Grace Sparkes, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, during the celebration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
NEW SUBMARINE WAR PLANNED
 BY GERMANY
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 COPENHAGEN, July 4-Thc nay al expert of the Berliner Tageblatt declares in the newspaper that Ger many proposes to begin new and unrestricted submarine war" to force England to follow the rules of inter national law. The expert states that Germany now has sufficient subma- rines to prevent munitions from reaching France.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
KIBBEY ARRIVES

Joseph H. Kibbey, candidate for the Republican senatorial nomination arrived in Prescott last night to line up his forces for the State conven- ton here tomorrow and Friday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-07-05
MOBILIZATION OF THE MILITIA
 CONTINUES
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, July 4 - The war department is confirming nation al guard mobilization unabated. Per shins's decision on the offer of the command of the new department of New Mexico has not been received. Pending his decision Funston will probably be in command from the Gulf Coast to Douglas.