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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

1t cannot be said that the lines on
the palms of our hands are Of any
great service to us. Indeed, 1t is doubt
full II they are of any value in them
selves, outside Of the possible aid they
may be In helping US to determine the
character of the surface Of things
which we grasp or touch. 1t is posi-
bic that they aid in some slight degree
In this way. There is little doubt,
however, that they are result of the
work the hands are constantly called
upon to do rather than contrived for
any particular service. The habitual
tendency Of the fingers in grasping and
holding things throws the skin Of the
palms into creases which through fire.
quent repetition make the lines Of the
palms permanent In several instances.
The popularity OF these lines or
creases In various individuals as to de
tails and length and variations is the
chief basis OF the so called science of
palmlstry .-Exchange.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Thrifty Actors,

The economy Of stock company Of.
fered interesting instances here at the
old Boston museum. Some OF the
actors had no intention of letting grass
grow under idle feet. One player was
a barber by day; another. the beloved
"Smithy," was tailor-very properly,
the tailor played tops. had a partic-
ular friend who was a cab driver.
Who shall point the finger Of scorn
that these had two strings to their
bow7 Their example might be well
followed An honest barber or, for
that matter. an honest cab driver
may be the noblest work Of God. And
well may the actors study of mankind
be multiplied a thousandfold by the
scraping Of innumerable chins or the
driving Of the accidental wayfarer
from the cradle to the grave. Who
could better take mans measure than
the tailor, dissect him to a hair than
the barber or consider his final desti-
nation than the cab driver1-'My Re
membranes" by E. A. Sothern in
Scribner's Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

Slowbetter Is a calm man. not easily
upset. On one occasion, as his motor.
car had come TO a sudden stop, he
crawled underneath 1t to see what was
the matter
Somehow or other some petrol IL
nited. A fierce burst of flame and
smoke came forth. enveloping Slowbet
ter. In the midst OF the excitement he
walked to one side with his usual slow
and regular step. His face was black
his eyebrows and eyelashes were
singed, and what was left of his hair
and beard was sight to behold.
Some one brought a mirror. and he
had look at himself. AS usual, how
ever, he took matters philosophically.
"Well," he said slowly and deliber
ately, II was needing shave and my
hair cut anyway. Exchange.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Liz Of an Arctic saalar.

The arctic sealer has very hard
life. Sealing does not consist only Of
scrambllng over ice fields In search Of
prey and battling breathlessly and
fercely when 1t is found. There are
many incidental hardships to endure.
The usual type of arctic weather is
a dense, lung clogging fog, with cold
that is enough to freeze a glowing
furnace. This fog. strange as 1t may
seem, is oftentimes mixed with cruel
billiards. Of heavy snow, made more
terrible by high and constant gales.
The passing of the snow is usually
accompanied by sleet and rain that are
more penetrating than snow. Misery.
therefore, is not an unfamiliar visitor
to the crews Of arctic sealers. -Detroit
Free Press
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
BetterInu the World.

II the world we live in is unsatis-
factory you may say it is the will of
God that 1t should be so. That gets
you nowhere. You may say it is the
law of nature 1t should be 30. That
gets you nowhere, either. But when
by accurate measurement Of lengths
and weights and temperatures and
modes Of motion you understand that
everything is what 1t Is because Of
process then 1t comes to you that what
process has made process can make
over. Then II you like not the fashion
Of this world you can alter It. It may
well be that the possession Of a small,
round grain OF faith enables one to
say unto this mountain, BE thou re-
moved and be thou cast into the sea. A."
but IL you want 1t done you lay down
tracks, put locomotives and gondola
cars on them, install steam diggers at
one end and barges at the other and
make Goethals superintendent Of the
Job.-Eugene Wood in Century.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Our First Free School,

The first free school established in
the United States was In the province
Of Massachusetts Bay In the year 16i1
by order of the general colonial court
In 1647 the same authority declared
that free schools should be established
within every town having fifty house
holders under penalty of fine of $25
This fine was doubled by declaration
made in 1871 and again doubled In
1854.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Rings on Oyster Shells.

A popular theory about rings on an
oyster shell being an indication Of its
age is not supported by the careful In
vestigatIon of Miss Ann L. Massey, who
tested specimens from the oyster sta
ton at Ardfry, at the head Of Galway
bay. 1t has been supposed by many
that each ring, or group, on the oysters
deep valve stood for years growth.
But Miss Massey says that this deduc-
ton is not reliable. After patient
scrutiny Of over COO samples Of various
ages, from eighteen months to six
years, she says: IAN oyster OF eight.
cen months or two summers appears
to possess at least two rings, but may
have as many as FIVE. One Of three
summers has at least two rings and
may have six. A four-year-old oyster
may have only three rings or may pos
sess seven or eight."-London Mail.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Known by Their Walk.

A mans walk is as peculiar to him
self as his personal appearance is.
So much part of himself is a mans
way of walking, indeed, that 1t is most
difficult to disguise. Many fugitive
from justice who has completely alter
ed his ordinary appearance has been
betrayed by his walk.
The peculiar gait of many people
often indicates their occupation. The
policeman, the soldier and the sailor
each has his peculiar walk which be
trays him.-Pearson's
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Just Suppose.

You better stop yo' growlin' wen you
amt got muffin tall ter growl bout.
Des s'pose dat you wuz rich an had
ter pay de income tax or dat you
couldn't sleep wen night come fer
thinkin' dat yethquake mought swall.
er de bank. wild all yo' money In It'll
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
FINE LOT OF GOODS.

We have an up-to-date and well-seiecteo
line Of domestic dry goods, wooden Dress
Goods and wash goods in good variety anu
am ouite sure there is some money savers
to the buying public.
We have black woolens at rs. SO, Toe
and 81 per yard. Also good variety OF
colors.
R;nnIe,tes ali oolors, worth l5c per yard,
at IL lie. o,oo,ors a, osc
Rat;nes. in variety Of colors, at zoe;
Patvnettes. in variety Of colors, at nc;
SsIk noplins. in variety Of colors. at zoe
Ponlins. regular Csc grade. at lSc'
Poyai hester pongee linens, 29c erade'
at Csc. 90 on and 25c.
White 45-inch fiouncing at 25' 3o' 30
and soc. ,o 40,
BLACK and white India linons at 10. l2-l-2'
IS, 20 and csc. :, "a On
forty-inch linaires and fiaxons at To- ~
and 25c. oo,..,s we have
the Memo. R. g. G. and warner BIOS HUN
soc to 81. ~, s..s
short gloves in black white' Tan anu
aray at soc. ..l ,,h;,a and
n YOU are in need Of matthias or rugs rugs.
Won can find a good stock mere a' oeS'
prices, less than elsewhere
w. HICKS,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

80 you are playing with your sol
diers, Willie?" said the caller.
Eyes, ma'am."
'They seem very heavy soldiers"
Yes, ma'am. They're on their way
home from the war and they've got a
lot of lead in ."-Yonkers States.
man.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

my wife said she did not mind my
having bottle Of whisky on the side
board II l wound permit her to pour 1t
out"
"Of course you consented to that3"
yes, and she poured 1t out of the
window"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

Poverty Is hard, but debt is horrible.
A man might as well have a smoky
house and scOlding wife, which are
said to be the two worst evils of our
llfe.-Spurgeon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
FARM FOR SALE,

Containing 1877 acres. improved by new
dwelling and barn and other outbuildings
about 3 miles from Germantown Station,
in MONTGOMERY county. Md. and about the
same distance from Gaithersburg: one
half mile from pike. Apply to
BOWIE F. WATERS, Attorney,
June Aid Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Warranted Not to Fail,

Doctor-Your wife needs outdoor ex-
ercise more than anything else. Hus-
band-But she won't go out. What
am to do? Doctor-Give her plenty
OF money to shop with.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
Fine Field.

Madge-Did you have anything t
salk about at the club meeting? Mar
jorie-Lots, On account Of the storm
there were only three of us present
Judge
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

Mrs. Kawler-Do you consider Alice
very good lookingf Mrs. Blunderby-
Oh, Alice Is pretty enough, but
wouldn't call her an Adonis!-Boston
Transcript
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

The easiest thing in the world Il
make is promise; also the easies
thing TO Observation-Disclosures Record.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

Dick-Grace is certainly one match.
less girl. Harry-Well. the absence OF
suitors long ago convinced her father
Of the same thing Brooklyn Eagle
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22
For Sale or Rent.

For sale or rent, cheap. a house and
store and is acres Of land. situated four
miles from Poolesville and three miles from
Seneca, Montgomery county. Md. A good
business stand. Apply 20
H, K0HLH0SS.
dec 24-2ms Poolesvile, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-09-22

tx is an unknown quantity. isn't 1t.
mammaT
ut is to your father when ask him
to give me one. Baltimore American.
The art OF being happy is the art Of
discovering the depths that lie In the
common daily things.-Brierly.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
FOR LOWER INTEREST
Rural Credit Law Would Lower
Rates One-Third.

A reduction of one-third of the
present interest rates in farm loans
would be secured by the proposed
rural credits measure, the initiative
petition for which is now ready for
circulation.
Other features in its favor, as en-
umerated by C. E. Spence, Master of
the Oregon State Grange, in COM
munication to the Oregon Grange
Bulletin, are as follows:
1t harmonizes with the proposed
federal legislation for rural credits,
which it would supplement.
1t is self-operating, requiring no
additional administrative expense, 60
ing into the hands of the State Land
Board consisting, of the Governor,
Secretary of State and State Treas
urer, which has handled successfully
the state school funds of $4,000, ,OOO.
1t adds nothing to the taxpayers S
burden, since all operating costs are
to be borne by the borrower.
Bonds for obtaining the loan funds
can be marketed at lower rates than
farm mortgages, while at the same
time the state merely "goes security
for which it is amply protected by
mortgages on land at double the val
lie of the loan.
Farmers of Oregon are compelled
to compete in world markets with
farmers having a much lower credit
rate, and until this condition Is reme-
died the state will not advance as it
should.
1t is necessary to get 5000 sigma
lures on the petitions within the pres
ent month. Since no funds are avail
able for circulating them reliance is
to be placed on volunteer help. These
wishing petitions to circulate may Sc
cure them by writing C. f. Spence,
Oregon City, or j. D. Brown, Airing
ton.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15

great deal upon what we expect to do
with the second crop of clover. If
we are after a seed crop it is usually
best to pasture back or cut back the
field about May l to 10th. These
clippings at this time can scarcely he
cured for hay but if there is sufficient
growth they may be put into the silo
and the clover crop allowed then TO
mature for seed crop. On lands that
are not inclined to dry out badly, it
is often possible to get light crop Of
hay, allowing the clover to head out,
then remove this and allow the seed
crop to- come afterwards. However,
if we are after a hay crop primarily,
it is best to let the clover pass the
full bloom and cut when one-third of
the blossoms are turning brown. At
this time, we have practically all
there will be in the clover plant and
yet it has not deteriorated materially.
AT this time, it carries the least wa
ter content up until this stage and
will cure more readily. If cured at
this stage without getting dusty, it
makes very good supplemental hay
for horses. If it is cut for cows alone
1t may be cut slightly earlier, say
when the heads are all In full bloom.
The same may be said of alsiks clover
except that we. cannot depend on a
crop of hay and crop of seed. If a
crop of seed alone is to be harvested,
it is well to simply pasture back a
while in the spring or clip as for red
clover. If anything, do not allow the
alsike to get as mature as the red
clover for II it is at all over-mature
it dries out and becomes fluffy and
does not have the highest feeding
value.
Vetch is another legume crop
grown quite extensively for soiling
and hay purposes. 1t is usually grown
with a grain crop for hay. The proper
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
MORROW STREAMS
WILL GET TROUT
2S0,000 Fish To BE Liberated In
Gillian and Morrow County
Screams Soon.

The streams of Morrow and Gil
liam counties will receive in the
neighborhood of 100000 young trout
in the near future, according to Rob
ert II. Young, of the Morrow County
Rod & Gun Club, who recently re-
turned from Portland where he con-
ferred with the members of the State
Game and Fish Commission. The
majority of these fish will be placed
In Willow and Rock creeks.
1t is the plan to have both cars
brought to Heppner, since only 49,
600 of the fish will be planted in
Gillian county, with the exception of
Rock creek. 1t is easier to stock this
stream from Heppner than from Con-
don, inasmuch as most of the fish will
be taken we'll up on Rock creek
1t will be necessary to get the fish
out to the streams at the earliest pos
sibie moment after their arrival. To
do this, many owners of cars must
donate their time and service. 1t is
estimated by members Of the local
Rod and Gun Club that 1t will take
at least thirty automobiles to deliver
the fish to the various creeks.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
EPIDEMIC AMONG HOR.
SEs WILL Be STUDIED
State Veterinarian Takes Up Problem
of Stamping Out Walking Dis
ease in This County.

County Judge G. c. Patterson, who
in conjunction with other members
of the county court, is attempting to
eradicate the present epidemic
among the horses of this county, has
taken the matter up with the state
veterinarian, w. H. Lytle of Salem.
The veterinarian in communication
to Mr.. Patterson states that he will
send an expert here and may accom-
pany him to study the condition NOW
existing among our horses. The let
ter is as follows:
Salem, June s, 1916.
Judge G. c. Patterson,
Heppner, Oregon.
Dear Sir:
l have your letter of June 5th and
will state we will have one of our
veterinarians visit Morrow county
and stay there for period sufficient
ly long to determine just the nature
of the epidemic known as walking
disease in your county.
am trying to have vaccine made
that ! believe will protect animals
against this disease. l will try and
accompany the veterinarian upon his
visit and we will look into the matter
thoroughly.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) w. H. LYTLE,
State Veterinarian.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
BIG TINE PREPAR-
Ed FOR FARMERS
Saturday Will BE Gala Day in Hepp-
ner-StOres Will ClOse-Free
Dancing in Aftcrnoon-GOOd
Band Music.

Saturday will be a gala day in
Heppner, when the Third Annual
Morrow County Farmers Union Pic
mic will be held. Preparations of an
extensive nature are being made, not
only by the farmers themselves, but
by the Heppner Commercial Club,
who, through their entertainment
committee, will see to it that there is
nothing left out, which if omitted,
would detract in any way from the
pleasures of the day.
The program will open In the
morning when an address of welcome
to the visiting farmers will be given
by local citizen. Several speakers
will appear on the program, among
them being state president, J. y.
Brown and A. R. Shumway. In the
afternoon there will be free dancing
in the fair pavilion and amusement
for the young folks will be furnished
through foot races, sack races and
other like amusements. These sports
are all under the supervision of the
entertainment committee who prom
Use something good.
At noon big basket dinner will be
participated in by everyone under the
spreading shade trees in the fair
grounds. The local commercial club
will furnish free hot coffee on the
grounds at this time. AL Emerson
will be in charge of the coffee de-
partment.
The Pendleton orchestra and band
mas been secured through the efforts
of Secretary Smead of the CONNER
| cial Club and will be here to furnish
music on every occasion.
Besides the free dance attraction,
! in the afternoon, grand ball will be
given in the evening. For the ball a
charge will be made.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
EARLY PIONEER PASSES
Matilda (Boord) Ayers Crossed the
Plains i'm 1862.

Mrs. Matilda Caroline (Boord)
Ayers was born at Independence, ILL.,,
November 26, 1886 and died at her
home in Heppner June 10, 1916.
She was married to Mr.. Ayers in
1858 and as result of this union
there were five children, two of whom
with her husband, preceded her. The
other three, Mrs. r. Y. Currin of Pay
cite, Idaho, Alfred Ayers and Mrs. S.
w. Spencer of Heppner were all at
her bedside when she departed. AL
though nearly so years old, she had
been remarkably healthy, never, l
think, since she was married, had
been in bed but very little till the
last illness, which lasted only about
one week. She remained conscious
to the end, giving directions about
keep-sakes which she wanted each to
have. The last rs years of her life
were spent at this place.
She was converted when quite
young and Joined the Methodist
church, and was faithful member
and a consistent Christian till the
last.
Her funeral was preached by the
writer, at the M. e. Church, south,
June II, at $3.50 p, M, from the text
Mum. 23-10. The body was laid to
rest by large number of friends and
sympathizers, to await the ressurec-
tion morn.
w r. SMITH.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
WOOL SALES WILL Be HELD At
LOCAL WAREHOUSES; ON SATURDAY

The wool sales will be held at the
warehouses in this city next Satur-
day, according to schedule. In pre-
vious years it sometimes happened
that the sales were called off, after
they had been announced, for the
reason that all clips were disposed Of
at private sales. However, this year
there remains larger part of the
1916 clip to be sold, so the sale will
take place in the usual manner.
Several clips already sold indicate
that the price which the growers will
receive this year will exceed any pre-
vious year by big margin. Thos.
Ross, of Echo, buying for the Boston
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15
NEWSY NOTES FROM lone

Mrs. Bert Mason, accompanied by
Mrs. Cynthia Walker, motored to
Heppner Saturday to do some shop
ping.
L. B. Sperry, wheat buyer and feel
dealer, went to Portland Tuesday to
spend the balance of the week look
ing after business.
! ]. E. Cronan was up from Portland
the first of the week, returning home
IN Tuesday. He made trip to Con-
don while here.
Ben Buschke and wife were in
from the Rhea creek ranch on Sat-
urday. Mr. Buschke is feeling good
over his crop prospects and will have
a big lot of grain to market this fall.
| The abundant cherry crop at this
place is ripening fast and the robins
are getting very busy as conse-
quence. The birds are all right, but
they do handle the cherry crop in a
rough way.
The majority of those attending
the Rose show and other attractions
in Portland the past week from this
place, have returned. The tourists
are also vending their way home to
the country beyond, and many are the
cars passing through lone from day
to day.
The l. o. o. F. lodge at this place
are arranging to restore their build
ing, recently damaged by fire. It is
likely that the old structure will be
entirely removed and new frame
building put up. This has not been
determined as yet, however, and will
be settled when the estimates of cost
have been gone over by the lodge.
Frank M. Smith and family on
their way from Laramie, Wyo., to
Portland, were stranded in lone for
2 few days this week owing to car
trouble, the first experienced on the
entire trip, and he says this was
caused by dragging" fellow travel
er out of the ditch over in the Blue
mountains. Numerous crippled ma
chimes are compelled to put in at the
garage here and that line of work is
on the boom.
The past week has been some
warm; just the proper kind of wealth
er to bring the crops along and the
4 fields are showing much good devel-
opment. 1t is pleasing to note what
splendid improvement there has been
in the crop prospects during the past
| fortnight, and there is no doubt but
that we shall see a splendid harvest
in this neck O. the woods. To be sure
we are not advertising bumper crop
| for the conditions during the past
year have not been Just right for that.
1t is gratifying, also, to know that the
prospects throughout the wheat belt
of Morrow county are far in advance
of our more unfortunate neighbors if
the reports of those who have had the
opportunity of seeing can be relied
upon. 1t is getting time that we are
coming back in this respect; our
folks need the revenue.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15

firm of Crimmins & Pierce, bought up
several lots of wool in this vicinity
the past week. The price paid for
fine wool was around 25 cents with
indications of growing stronger, ac-
cording to market reports. He paid
as high as thirty cents for coarse
wool.
The sale which is being held at Pi-
lot Rock today will indicate, some
what, the price which will be offered
to local growers, although in past
years the prices paid in Heppner have
been higher than those received by
growers in the neighboring towns.
Nearly all the interior wool has
been hauld in and the growers have
already begun to arrive for the sales
day.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-06-15

stage at which the vetch crop should
be cut for hay is when the first seeds
are forming in the pods. This will
mean that pods will be formed on the
upper stem and the extreme ends will
still be in blossom. The grain crop
should be about the milk or soft
dough stage at this time. This CROP
too, may be retarded in its maturity
by pasturing off with stock in the
early spring after the ground has set
tied. There is nothing gained by try
ing to get both vetch hay and vetch
seed in the same crop. If you are 60
ing to cut it for hay, cut it at the
aforementioned stage.
Continued next week.)