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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
ASTRALED, A PRINCE OF THE
DESERT.

Col. Spencer Borden, of Fall River,
Mass, has presented to Father Sher-
man the famous Arabian steed, As
traled. This beautiful little animal,
though 16 years old, looks and acts
like a colt. fresh and free after a 5000
mile journey straight across the
broad continent.
Col. Borden, besides being a great
lover of the Arabian, is so public
spirited and so anxious to have their
fine qualities better known and ap-
preciated that he supplied some Gen
eral Pershing's leading officers on the
Mexican expedition with mounts from
his Massachusetts farm, with the eX-
pressed object of trying out their en-
durance and hardihood on the long
hikes undertaken by Gen. Pershings S
scouts. 1t was at the suggestion of
some army officer of rank, friends of
Col Borden and Father Sherman, that
Col Borden was led to make this
handsome and most useful present to
our reverend friend We congratul-
dle IllH upOn lcNtlNlu thiS
addition to his stable.
Asthaled was sired by Mesaoud, who
is in the czar's stable at st. Peters
burg. His mother is Queen of Sheba,
famous mare brought by Lady
Bloant from Arabia. One of his colts
sold in England recently for $500.
His pedigree is unquestioned, and a
good account of him is found in Spen-
Ger Berdens interesting work on the
Arab horse.
1t needs not to large on the I'M
portance of haviaP the very best
blood in our riding orses as well as
in our heavier stock Every man in
Okanogan county knows that the I'M
portance of the horse in this region
can never be lessened, by reason OF
the character of our industries and
the mountainous nature of this fav-
ored locality. Astraled, is prince
of the desert of Arabia come to enrich
growing settlement with the blood
that has been famous for thousands
of vparS
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
GUILTY OF MURDER.

Frank Musselman, who shot tC
death Miss Opal Harmeson, at the
home of N. A. Doyle, near Oroville, on
the evening of July 6, was found
guilty of murder in the first degree
last Friday, at Okanogan, by jury Of
his peers, and will expiate his crime
by Imprisonment for life. As was ex-
pected, the insanity plea was set ur
as an excuse for the heinous crime
but fortunately the jury that heard
the evidence was not to be swayed
by either sentimental bosh, or the
insanity dodge that has so often
brought disgrace upon the court pro-
cedure OF this country by shielding
from well-deserved punishment gull
ty persons of both sexes tried on a
charge of taking life.
The trial occupied two days, which
would seem an unnecessary waste of
both time and expense, considering
that there was not a shadow OF
doubt as to the guilt of the person
committing the crime. However, un-
der the liberal laws of the land, an
accused, no matter what the enormity
of his wrong doing may be, has the
right of trial by jury, and the ac-
cused in this instance, has no reason
to complain of a fair and impartial
] hearing. The defense found one doc
tor willing to go on the stand and
swear that he believed the prisoner
to be insane, a belief that was shared
by no other person in the room. If
there was any doubt among the jurors
on this head it was soon dissipated
when DR.. Lewis, of this place, was
introduced as an expert witness for
the prosecution. The Doctor has had
considerable experier ce with insan-
| ity cases, and he was not only able
| to answer all questions intelligently
and promptly, but set at rest in the
minds of all present as to the mental
condition of the accused. There was
no difference of opinion among the
jurors as to the guilt of the prisoner.
They were out only five minutes when
they reached verdict, guilty of muir
der in the first degree.
Unfortunately, in cases of this kind
where hanging is mild and gentle
punishment, capital punishment has
been abolished in this state. AS a
result Musselman will live on at the
! expense of the state for an indefinite
term of years, possibly during long
life, or more likely until some weak
headed governor pardons him out.
AS he is without conscience, as the
| cold-blooded testimony he gave goes
to prove, volunteering the assertion
on the stand that he was now able to
| sleep well and felt better since the
I murder than before, Imprisonment is
| no punishment for him. The blood OF
the pure, innocent girl whom he ruth
lessly sent to the grave without a mo-
| ment's warning, cries out for ven-
geance, and the vengeance meted out
| is almost in the nature Of a reward,
including comfortable quarters, plen-
ty to eat, and life of comparative
| ease. Under such circumstances one
is led to feel that some mistake oc-
Cured when Musselman failed to
meet with an accident at the time he
| was arrested.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

chase Of McMahan's stock bus;ro..
and building. Dell Hart contrihrtad
MS influence in reaching a nutuallv
satisfactory understanding, and with
III the past few days the transfer has
| oeeh consummated, the property has
peeh turned over to Messrs. Hudson
ana Mlschner. Mr.. Mischner Is AL
ready installed in the McMahan build
ing, and DR.. Hudson is expected in a
snort time to take charge of the onti-
cal line in the establishment.
Mr.. McMahan retires after having
been engaged in business in Oroyille
for ten years. taking with him the
Dest wishes of the entire community
he makes the change because he is
soon to take up his residence on a
homestead on the south half of the
Colville reservation. Mr. McMahan
mas taken an active part in the civic
affairs of the town, and he will be
missed by the people with whom he
has associated for so long a time. At
present he is town treasurer and chief
or the fire department, and has prov
ed himself to be very efficient in both
positions. Mr.. Mischner needs no in
production to the public, as he has
been in active business here for the
past two years. and by his work es-
tablished "a reputation as thorough
and proficient in his line. Dr. Hudson
will be new addition to the business
circle. He has the reputation of be-
ing an excellent optician with few su-
periors, will be found a very pleasant
gentleman to meet and will prove to
be valuable addition to the COM
munity. Here's wishing the new firm
all kinds of good luck.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

Jas. Durham is in attendance at the
Boys Congress, held on Bainbridge
island. This congress includes boys
from every county and most towns Of
the state and is held under the aus
pices of the government, all the ex-
penses of those in attendance being
paid James Dunham is a bright, in
telligent lad of Is years, and worthy
representative of Oroville.
Beverly Powell, who has been con-
nected with the Oroville Commercial
company in a clerical capacity for a
couple of years, has left the store to
take up outdoor work. The condition
of the young mans health made this
step necessary. He Is threatened
with Bright's disease. and his physi-
clan insisted that he should give up
the confinement of store work. 1t Is
hoped by the friends of the young man
that a short time in the open air Will
work change for the better III his
physical condition.
VIM. Norton, one of the Oldest resi-
dents of Loomis, both as to years and
date of arrival, was in Oroville Wed
nesday for the first time in number
of wears. Mr.. Norton is just round
ing out his 74th year, and up to a
| short time ago was one of the huskl'
EST men of his age in this upper
! country. He has the appearance OF
being off his feed just at present, ano
one of the objects of his visit was tc
| consult a physician. Those who have
known the genial old scout trust thai
he NAV find remedy for his presen,
ailment and live to round out a ful
century.
| Inasmuch as there is a good dea
of carelessness on the part OF some o.
the users of water for irrigation, sc
that the waste is seriously damaging
the public highways, attention is call
ed TO Sections 1856 (D and 1856, Rem
&. Bal Code, which provides a penalty
of ninety days Imprisonment or f1nt
of $3.50. Anyone interested in soot
roads should see that this destructlor
of highways should cease. BLANKS
have been provided by the Count!
Engineer for reporting violations O
/ the law, and these blanks can be pro
| cured from members of the Goo(
Roads Association or Commercla
Club.
Customs officer CRUDE has received
a COPY of the daily Grand Rapid
Herald. that contains picture OF nj
brother. Major Harvard E. CRUDE
chief surgeon of the Michigan Sol
diers' home. commanding field hos
nital No. 1. of the Thirty-second Mich
! igan infantry, mounted on hand
some horse. The horse was presente'
to Major CRUDE by the inmates OF Tn
home. as a recognition of his person
al popularity. Major CRUDE served Il
the Spanish American war, was Il
the PHILIPPINES, was on the Mexlca
border last year and is now ready t
sail TO France with the American con
tingent.
Headed by Bert Champneys, cashle
of the Okanogan State bank, OF Loomi
who is enthusiastically delighted tina
he is one of the lucky men drawn
the selective draft, the other Doy
from Loomis who put in no claim 10
everortions, among them our youn
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

J. Friis, the creamery man. has
been on the sick list this week. While
he is now we'll on the way to recov-
cry, at one time his condition threat
ened severe attack of illness.
We see by the Okanogan Independ-
dent that Harry A. Young, formerly
county engineer of this county, is a
member of the Eighteenth Engineer
regiment, and expects to leave soon
with his regiment for France.
Billie Frank, who always sees the
humorous side, even in tragedy,
of shoes and the ferocious desire of
the owner to get at son of gun
who was disturbing the neighbOr
hood as soon she could find the foot
wear and get into it. The excite
ment grew out of domestic muddle
or two, of which the least said the
better.
1t is up to the people of this town
to see to it that the money the COM
missioners have provided for he i'm
vile and the international boundary
line is judicially spent. A sufficient
amount of money has been apropri-
ated for this stretch of road to make
a permanent highway if properly ap-
piled. Let our people see to it that
this money is not wasted.
Harry Stannard, of Marcus, a
brother of the popular and accommo-
dating express agent at the local de-
pot, Fred Stannard, arrived at Oro-
vile, Friday last, and has accepted a
position in the Oroville Commercial
company's store. Mr.. Stannard has
had considerable experience clerkine
in mercantile houses. He is accom-
panied by his wife, and they are here
/ to make their permanent home.
The banks in the northern part OF
the county we're hit pretty hard by thc
draft as Geo. H. Jackson, of the First
National, Oroville, Bert Champneys
OF the Loomis bank, G. l.. Armstrong
Of the Commercial Bank of Moisor
and Ed. Workosky, of the First Ma
tional bank, of Tonasket, were on the
list of lucky numbers. Mr.. Jackson
escaped the first call issued this
week, but the other three banker.
have been summoned to Okanogar
this week for examination.
Frank Buckingham returned home
after an absence of month on {
summer outing. Travelling in his car
accompanied by his family, Mr.. Buck
ingham went to the Methow valley
where he spent some time, and ther
made run by train TO Walla Walla
During his absence he travelled owe
considerable part of eastern Washing
ton and returns home better satisfi
ed with Oroville than ever before
None of the smaller towns show a
much life as Oroville, he says, an,
mot one Of them has a better prospec
Tor the future.
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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
DIR. BRUMBLAY COMING.

The Rev. DR.. Brumblay, Of Spokane.
will arrive here Saturday afternoon.
DR.. Brumblay is superintendent Of the
Wenatchee District and will hold
quarterly conference Saturday at 8
D. m. and will hear reports of the
pastor and officials for the years
work. He will also preach at the
church Sunday at IL a. m, and from
the band stand in the park Sunday
at 8 p. m.
DR.. Brumblay is talented, cultur-
ed Christian gentleman and an able
speaker. A cordial invitation Is en-
tended to the public to hear him both
morning and evening. There will be
special music both vocal and instru-
mental at the evening service.
u. C. SMOTHERS. Pastor.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
WINTER STOCK FEEDING.

c,.n,ed with the present high cost
.,ain feeds and the assurance oi
~ the shortest grain crop yields
~, M the state of Washington has ever
"a ,s the prospect of hay prices hit.
n. the top before grass starts next
~ 'ss,nr One lot of 1000 tons Of alfal.
s,ecently sold in the Yakima Valley
- sis per ton on the cars. In one OF
=. - wheat districts of Okanogan coun-
!, there is good possibility that
INA Of the late sown grain will not
,.ya sufficiently long season to ma
,u,s for threshing. and in the lower
,.I,eys where corn has been planted
~ Il will barely reach maturity II
~ season is cut short. Farming
~ be "just farming" but it will
~ some business farming" to win
Z, uroiitably the farm animals of the
Negest livestock county in the State
4 Washington.
Concentrates for dairy cattle will
1ounbtless be prohibitive in price and
,sasibly not to be had in large guam
iltles while the dairyman who has to
INV bay should remember what high
~ values have done to the dairy
interests during the two years just
nat Prices of milk and butter fat
vill doubtless rise during the coming
months and with all the above con-
dItions existing there is still pos
sble margin of profit in the dairy bus
mess, IL the feeding system is given
some thought.
The problem for the average beef
man is much the same except for a
Ighter consumption of the concen-
trates by the cattle that he carries
through the winter. Last winter i'm
pressed very firmly the error made in
four or more months of straw feeding,
md those who remember the condi-
don Of many cattle when they were
put on grass, and remember the losses
reported at the time of and before
ulying, know that the feeding sys-
tenn now used in some of the herds
d due for a change. When an animal
starts the winter with a covering of
grass fat and losses a hundred or
more pounds of that fat by grass time
IN the spring, it is a loss that most
stockmen cannot afford. In addition
Il Is outstanding evidence that the
animal has been subjected to under
feeding. The advice from the dis
tricts where beef is made on large
scale is to the effect that the grass fat
can be maintained if the animals are
allowed to clean up all the good hay
or silage they want, supplemented by
. small supply of some concentrate.
The solution Of the difficulty, then,
ls within the reach of some of the
0kanogan county stockmen. Through
the silo these late crops can be utiliz.
ed to the limit, and already some of
the wheat growers who feed number
Of cattle are arranging to build silos
as insurance against the loss Of their
wheat crops that were planted late.
Others in the valleys are figuring to
buy crops that are almost certain to
be caught by frosts in the fall, in that
way utilizing the corn crop of the
man who has no stock to which feed
the fodder. There is almost no limit
to the variety of crops that may be
used as silage, and the enterprising
stockman who knows he is going to
be short of the right kind of feed is
looking around for the way out of the
difnculty. WALTER A. HOLT
county Agricultural Agent, Okano-
gan, Washington.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

So far the bean crop in the valley
is in a most promising condition, and
a large acreage under ditch was
planted to that vegetable this season.
The bean should prove to be profit
able crop.
Sunday evening DR.. Lewis was call
ed to Okanogan in consultation with
DR.. Dewey, of that place. That we'll
known old timer, Mark Thomas, was
the case upon which the learned med
icos sat in wise consultation, and fin
ally resorted to heroic measures at
the suggestion of DR.. Lewis whereby
the genial Mark was no doubt saved a
! trip across the divide. Mr.. Thomas
was suffering from an abscess in the
throat, which had closed up the pas
sage and for some four days was un-
able to swallow either solids or fluids,
When the abscess was finally located
and punctured, large amount Of pus
was discharged and the patient ex-
perienced instant relief. The first
words he said was request for a
bucket of water, and he came near abb
sorbing the entire bucketful. AL
| though close call fer Mr.. Thomas he
is now out of danger and will soon be
enjoying FORMAL health.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
OUT OF TUNE.

A socialist speaker held forth to a
small audience in the Civic League
building last Thursday evening. 1t
was the same tale of woe that has
been repeated time and again by
speakers of that ism, denunciation,
fault-finding, appealing to the pred
JUDGES of, as rule, the ignorant,
without kind word for human be-
ing, tearing down the present order
of things without practical remedy
to suggest. But what's the use?
These agitators must live without
work on the credulity of their fol-
lowers. They denounce business men
and yet there is not business man
who does not do more labor than
these jaw artists. Furthermore, this is
no time to throw any impediment in the
way of the government, and If these
speakers were loyal men, had any
love for country, or believed in the
rule of the people as against the most
oppressive autocracy on earth, they
would be cheering on the members OF
their party to lend every aid in their
power to the best government on earth
that that government may not per.
ish. This paper would express the
same sentiments if a rabid republi-
can or democratic speaker should
visit the town and talk straight pol.
itics when all classes of men should
be united standing shoulder to shoulder
against the most dangerous foe that
America has ever had to face.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
ANNUAL MEETING
OF OKANOGAN COUNTY PlON-
EERS' ASSOCIATION.

Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular Annual meeting OF the Okah-
ogan Pioneers Association VIII DE
held at Conconully, Wash, on Satur-
day. the sth day of September III T. Z,
The programme of exercises VII,
commence at 10 a. M, to whlch ali
are cordially invited.
DAVID GUBSER, Sec.-Treas'
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
TRINITY CHURCH.


G. II. Severance, DeaH' -
Sunday School every Sunday at III
a. m. Services held every secoho anu
fourth Sundays at IL a. m.
Next services will be held on sun
day morning, August 26th'
All most cordially invited 10 a'-
tend these services.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17
SILVER TEA.

Mrs. Chas. T. Peterson and Mrs
Frank M. Dallam will give Silver
Tuesday afternoon, between 2 and5
o'clock on behalf of Trinity Guild
The ladies of Oroville are cordially
invited to be present.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

Bishop and Mrs. Herman Paige, OF
Spokane, stopped over in Orovllle
Wednesday night on their way to Che
Ian from a trip to Penticton. They
arrived late in the evening and left
early Thursday morning.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

Leslie E. Warden, Okanogan
John McCllment, Omak
Orville A. Moore, Belljngham
william L. Peterson, OrOvilIe
william L. Rogers, T0nasket
Burton A. Cast, Omak
Herbert w. Champneys, LOOMS
Morris ]. Rumsey, Oroyille
ROber W. Scott, Nelson
Herman c. Schmelling, WaucOn,
Ernest KOegan, Curlew
Harold F. Wenner, OkanOgan
Frank P. Woodwork, Chesaw
James C. Watson, Twisp
Raymond Hafner, Wauconda
Ben c. Williams, Twisp
william G. Fender, Carlton
Harry Erkenbrack, OkanOgan
Albert Loew, Oroville
Walter F. Morgan, Okanogan
John H. Cook, Tonasket
Floyd E. HixsOn, Loomis
Jesse w. Styles, Winthrop
Fred E. Linder, Havillah
Everett p. Blakely, Monse
Stanley F. Briet TOnasket
Lester DOdd, Winthrop
John LOngbottom, Jr, Tonasket
Harry I. Tuttle, Nespelem
Clarence c. Hayden, Twisp
Cas- 8. Chrlsman, Or0ville
Andrew Peterson, Onlak
Walter A. Hart, OrovillN
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

The horse buyers who were uolns
tbe county last week picked up some
81 animals that met the requirements
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

John Ray BrOtt, Bridgeport
Chas. l.. Chrisman, OrOville
John A. Willmorth, Twisp
John Helm, OkanOgan
Albert Hotel, OkanOgan
Murray w. Woods, COncOnully
Harry Robert McIntire, Chesaw
Fame LOgue, PaterOs
John L. HOrrigan, OrOville
John Melcher, LOOmis
James Alexander Reid, LO0mis
william c. SOckwell, TOrOda
Clarence Slee, Nespelem
James E. Mclean, Winthrop
Joe Angel, Riverside
william b. GrOeper, Omak
Albert J. Lynch, TOnasket
Lester J. Mack, Chesaw
Leroy c. SchalOw, OkanOgan
Cyrus NJ. Pursley, Nelson
Andrew Paterson, Tacoma
James II. Harrah, Synarep
Edmund F. Knight, Anglin
James p. Arnold, Nelson
William Hess, Riverside
Charles c. Fritts, TOnasket
Clarence A. Manke, PaterOs
Arthur n. Fiker, Omak
Clarence c. Hayden, Twisp
Vaughn l.. Johnston, Nespelem
James Johnston, Nespelem
Vernon X Nixon, TOnasket
Thomas j. Prewett, Twisp
Alvin Smith, LOOmis
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-08-17

ON HONOR'S ROLL.

noean couns quota in tn up the
su total OF men called the
wouo De numerous failures from one
ana ahoher at the time the drawng
% ol names We're called for exam nation OF
GU respond Among those there
were great number asking
al ese applications for exemption will granted
only % the many who passed the
These 81 will probably be
VIII De othe wherein the claim for
he application will be refused
from nd and another call will
hclency when that is be made
This paper here the
exemption and congratulate
no man should shirk The
uy accept service under the dra should
places all over the county that
hold words Their of
most credtabe and should be
men recognize that country worth living
sacrifice on the part of the individual citizen
worthy the praise We
upon to active service but If
will do their unhnchingy
= worthy
Evening star., 1917-01-13
POSSIBILITY OF STRIKE
REMOTE, RAIL WAY MEN SAY
Action Of Brotherhoods Awaits Court
Decision on Constitutionality of
Adamson Enactment.

CHICAGO. January 13.-Delegates
from the four big railway brother
hoods in the concluding sessions of
their conference yesterday discussed
various phases of. the railway employ
ment situation. No formal acrton was
taken, 1t being decided that nothing
should be done until after the United
States Supreme Court has ruled upon
the constitutionality of the Adamson
law.
Among the subjects discussed were
methods to combat the passage of 4
compulsory investigation of rail dis
putes as outlined in the Adamson act
The railway employees never will
countenance any compulsory investiga-
tion which compels the men to remain
at work while the other fellow pre-
pares for a strike" said w. G. Lee,
the head of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen.
At the close of the session a state
ment signed by the heads of the four
brotherhoods was issued which as
serted that the possibility of nation
wide strike is remote. although it
may be necessary on some roads. or
groups Of roads, to use the protective
feature Of the organizations to accom-
plish what we believe the President
and Congress intended the men to have
last August