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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26
The Week With Ontario Citizens
(LOCnl-l'crsunal)

Advises are received last week by !
X. Blackaby that his son William WIN
enlisted from the State University had
chosen the aviation corps as his field
OF service and had temporarily taken
his abode at Vancouver Barracks.
washington where the other Ontario
boys are drilling. lie epxects to leave
there soon, however, to go to the ayi-
alton school near San Diego, Californ.
Ia.
l.. l.. Culbertson. took w. W.
Howard. J. A. Run and @. X. Aiken to
his ranch on Dead Ok Flat Saturday
forenoon. Mr.. Culbortson. with
other ranchers In that region suffer-
ed from the killing of the alfalfa
over a portion OF his field and he de.
sired the advise of County Agricultur-
alist Howard before proceeding with
spring work.
Monty Gwinn came down from
Boise Saturday to look after his local
interests In view of the necessity
of getting big crops this year Mr..
Gwinn plans on being about on. .ario
a great deal to see that the yield per
acre on his ranch west Of town is
second to none
Frank Weaver was down from
Brogan last week to distribute a carl
load Of seed potStass which he secur.
ed from the other side of the mount
aims
NJ +. Balm went to Boise Saturday
to attend the ceremonial of the Boise
Shrners at which a large class was
pilotcd over the burning sands
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

the progress made by o men and one
team. four times that number Of men
with i've teams can make the entire
hin ready for crushed rock during
the afternoon.
OTHER ROADS GIT ATTENTION
After this piece of work b. finished
the business men plan on directing
attention To other roads leading to
Ontario. II b. hoped that by taking
up one ut "a tImc and seeing that re-
pairs are made that soon Ontario will
be easily accessible at all seasons OF
the year to its nelghbors round-a-
bout.
The last Good Roads effort was
hastily planned and many business
men knew nothing about the cnort
until the last day. 10 II was said. hut
there will be plenty OF publicity for
this one aud every business house and
every professional firm should be rep
resented
FOR SALE Baby's go-oart A
bargain. abply phuue gq-W. adv lG.It
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

G. G.. Mcmahon who for the ror
seven years has been supported By tn
county following the freezing OF hi
/ feet on the plains in the west end o
the county died Sunday The bod,
was prepared for burial by ]. RI. ar
ley and the funeral took place wed
nesday morning from the hospita
where Mr. Mcmahon was a patient fol
years.
Albert Maule who has been lao
type operator for the Argus during
the past three months left Sunday
for HALEY, Idaho where he secured
a position with a daily paper. Mr.
Maule who was married two weeks
ago accompanied by his wife drove
to their new home by auto.
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Duncan of Vale
were in Ontario Friday evening,
guests of Miss Lavina Smith. On
Saturday Mrs. Duncan went to Home
dale for a visit while Mr.. Duncan
transacted business in town and re-
turned to the county scat on the
morning train.
G. T.. and J. o. Rutherford OF Iron
side were Ontario visitors Wednes-
day and Thursday OF this week. Dis
pite the hard winter they report that
no stock was lost In the lrouside
country.
Mrs. J. Prinzing entertained the
Tuesday and Wednesday bridge clubs
at her home on South Oregon street
this afternoon In honor of Mrs. II. c.
sohuppel of Baker who Is her guest
this week
The body of Mrs. Martha Shuman
of Juntura one OF the pioneers Of NAL
hour county was brought to Ontario
Wednesday for burial. The services
we're In charge OF Rev ". H. Liylngs-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Blackby have
rented the house vacated by MIR. and
Mrs. Il. W. swagler and will occupy
II In the near future.
James Crawford OF Burns, the well
known promoter OF hstic encounters
gpcnt Friday afternoon In Ontario
enrou,c to Boise on business.
Miss Emma Clark went to Nampa
Friday evening 10 visit her sister Mrs
AZ. Kcoton for q few days.
Mr. and Mrs Virgil Staples motor
ed down from Vale sunday to spend
the afternoon with relatives.
William Hanlcy the Sage Of liar-
ney County was In ontario Friday on
his way out on business trip.
Mayor e. e. Wilson OF Nyssa. was
In Ontario Saturday between trains
transaeting legal business.
c. Fay sutton. OF the Frultland
Bench. spent the week end In Ontario.
visiting with Mrs. Edna Griffin,
Mrs. s. T.. jameson OF Juntura was
In Ontario last week with her child
rem as the guests OF ontario friends.
Mrs, u, y. swatman of New Plym-
outh was an Ontario visitor Monday.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

Continued from First Pagel
for S75 per acre These arc ug, r..
amples OF what II taking place m
Crook county whore the land doe, not
produce half As much hay a. will 90
farm near Ontario,
WILL TAKE NAY FOR LAND
Just TO further demonstrate mis-
belief In the flrmness OF higher prices
for hay Mr. Davidson authorized the
statement that any OF the company's
holdings can be purchased ON ,1U-
tract by which one hall the hay ~ a
guaranteed price OF $40 per ton viii
be taken In payment II n only few
months ago that he made a similar
offer. except thea he named $3.50 per
ton rs the guaranteed price. This
rise oi thirty per cent In the price OF
hay accompanied by even greater rises
, In the prices OF cattle and sheep, pre-
sage 10 Mr. Davidson exceptional
prosperity for M.lhour and Central
|
oregon ranchers.
RECENT SNIi.s INCLUDE THESE
l. ID. ClHyTool 500 acres.
g. W starr 1850 ulrss
Chas emurd A Sons $40 acrD-.
E". N''."N -'' '''''.
", a. Carlson so acres
| El. 4. White EfU .uur.
""'''''" '.'".t'"' ."..'''''
a. j.. M'-'''"' 't'
>. W. lI''o." '-" "'.'+
d. y Williamson ''' acres.
""''''' ''.' ''' "''''.
w. g.. ''"h.'''' ''' "''
H. T.. p"'''hs 81" "'''7.
l. NJ h.''ih' sou 'e'''
ID, H. DAVIS ofV acres,
u. T. s''F o." "''''.
Arthur l''mp-oH 80 acres,
Glenn l'h''''''"' -" ''''7
W, l.. iiAIi'7 'i' acres.
Ehll! N"lIehhuIF 10" acre.
MARION morgan %" "'''H'
MF' Fulier 80 acres
over IN 'eh'r"l oregon ''lo
Air' paNlhsoh' lhe rahcher7 h"'lhE
suhered from lack OF nay ana ie"''|-
ing that tue range u sIauua''' s'''ns
INTO Small hoiu'hsS are laSt puS'ns
up a'aiiaole lahd' Ihe uen'ahu Il
STEADY ana ln'lew oi the ia'' 'hal al
OF the purchasers arc men VINO nave
been IN that section Ior years ana
know wha' lanu Is worm Is adued
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

A number OF the business men are
paying the salaries OF their emplOye' 's
who will bee with the color, An eN'
ample of how the business men teeI
may be- indicated by one instance one
of the enlisted men waited three days
after signing the roll before he iu.
formed his boss and this Is the mes,
sage by received
We've been wondering what you
would do, and / was going 20 tell you
that II you did not enlist you could
hunt another job, but seeing that you
have enlisted guess we can pay you
your wages while you are with The
colors.
Burns Expects Development
"While the people on the outside
have been hearing more about Burn's
prospects for a railroad from Crane
than any other one thing, lately, that
is but one of the lines OF development
which the community has in the inn
mediate prospect
Right now the people are expect
ing the development OF AN irrigation
project thru the daming OF the silyies
river which will furnish water for
$4,000 acres at cost not 10 exceed
/ $50 per acre. The plans are fully
developed and financial support prac-
/ tically assured. The question Of
course is what effect the war will have
on work of that kind.
What Ia Cooperate On Roads
Never has there been so fully de-
yeloped a demand In Harney county
for good roads. The people OF the in
terror realize that il there was a good
road thru Oregon from Ontario 10 the
California line II would bring thous-
ands of tourists this way every year.
Il would mean the development of the
entire Central Oregon plateau. aside
from the business which the tourists
themselves create.
Favor Road Bonds
"As a step toward that accomplish
ment the people of Harncy county are
united in favor of the road bond bill
to be voted upon at the election in
June. by holding together and press
ing the natural claims of this region
for early consideration we feel that
there is no section Of the state which
stands to profit more by the adoption
OF the present highway plans than
Malheur and Harney counties"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

Mr.. wheolon came 70 Ontario 90
accompany his family 20 Burn. lul
on arriving here he found JuHt h.s
little daughter was ill with the meas.
los thus delaying their departure for
some time.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

'UHVHUVU TTVN T'' WkV'I
Aiken are to inform the business men
OF the plan.
The crows will assemble M o.
clock next Wednesday at the corner of
oregon street and Nevada avenue.
There viii be autos to carry the crowd
10 and from the work Judging by
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26
BURNS PATRIOTISM
HAS NJ SUPERIOR

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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26
BIG PRICES OFFERED
ron NAY CROPS NuN

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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26

FOR SALE Baby's go-cart. A
bargain, apply phone 39-w. adv lG-it
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-04-26
ANOTHER GOOD ROAD o..
DAY ARRANGED ron

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
MALE SINGERS WILL FORM ORGANIZATION
Large Number Gathered at Preliminary Meeting
 Last Night

Plans for the formation of an organiza- ton of the male singers of the Birming- ham district were outlined last night at an enthusiastic meeting at the Cable hall. The meeting was in response to a call issued by a committee from several of the musical organizations of the city, con sisting of J. D. McGill, Fred E. Moore and W. F. Franklin, and was well attend ed, not only by the members of music clubs, but by others interested. Among the speakers were Robert Lawrence. who will lead the new organization; Commis- sioners Hornady, Barber and others.
 The purpose of the new organization is to encourage community singing in the city and district. It will be a great body of male singers who at stated times will give concerts in the public parks and on occasions of public interest Those be- hind the movement state they desire to put Birmingham Ion the map" musically with other large cities.
 Robert Lawrence, the well known mu- sician and director, has accepted the lead- ership of the new organization and week. ly rehearsals will be commenced at once There is no expense attached to the organ tzation other than the purchase of neces- sary music books, and every singer in the district, young, old or middle-aged, is invited to join. While being able to read notes will be an advantage the only re- quirement the organizers set out is that a man must be able to "carry a tune"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
SITUATION NOT
 QUITE 50 TENSE This Is Feeling in Washing ton, According to Repre- sentative Bankhead

There is feeling in Washington that the situation existing between the United States and Germany Is not quite so tense now as 1t has been. although an act which would result in eventu- alities would not cause surprise at any time," declared William B. Bankhead of Jasper, representative from the Tenth Alabama district. who is at the Tutwiler.
 MT Bankhead returned last night from the capital, where he attended the inauguration. and was accompanied by Mrs. Bankhead and the Misses Bankhead. They are at the Tutwiler.
 "The inauguration was pronounced by those who have witnessed many of these events to have been the greatest in the last half century," said MT Bankhead "The decorations were most magnificent and. due to the interna- tiona1 situation. there was a certain seriousness which marked the occa- sion and served to emphasize the uni versal display of national patriotism It was an inspiring occasion and one which could not but make a person proud that he was an American"
 Regarding the possibility of an extra session of Congress MT. Bankhead was of the opinion that it would probably be called about May 15 While some crisis may arise at any moment which will necessitate an extra session, the feeling in official circles in Washington is that it will be held about May 15 or not later than June 1.' he said. Due to the fail ure of Congress to pass number of necessary appropriation bills, a session of the new Congress is imperative to put through these measures prior to July l."
 MT. Bankhead expressed no surprise at the passage of the cloture rule by the Senate. He stated that the. general opin- ion was, after the defeat "of the armed neutrality measure of the President, that the change in the Senate rule of proce- dure would be made.
 Some of the members of the Alabama delegation may be delayed several days in coming home, he said, because of delay in winding up the affairs of their office Senator Bankhead will leave the capital tomorrow night and will not reach the state in time to attend the nitrate plant hearing here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
QUINN COMMANDER .OF ALABAMA t. A. R. Commander-in- Chief Pat tersOn Attends State
 Encampment

The Grand Army of the Republic, de- partment of Alabama, held it's annual encampment yesterday at the Fraternal hail Gen. William J Patterson of Pittsburg, commander-i in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, addressed the session at the afternoon meeting.
 Officers for the ensuing year select ed were: E. r. Quinn, state command CT; F. A. Carolin of Mobile. senior vice A. D. Mitchell of Haley vile. Junior vice commanders A. M. Ballet and Capt. M Bostck, medical directors, and c. c. Chapin assistant adjutant general and quartermastef general.
 The encampment opened at 2:S0 o'clock yesterday afternoon. E. F. Quinn commander of the local post, welcomed the visitors to the city. Ths address of Commander-in-Ch Chief Pat terson followed.
 A social session by the Womans Re lief corps of the local post was given to the veterans last night. All Con- federate veterans in the district were invited and number attended. The address of welcome last night was de- livered by Mrs. Abbie Hoffman.
 Commander Quinn succeeds Gen. ]. J. Powers as head of the state organi- zation. General Patterson will leave today for New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
CITY DEVISES NOVEL PLAN
 TO GET AHEAD OF THIEVES Light Fingered Gentry Becomes So Active in Apprpating Supplies That No More Will Be Bought-Mr Barber
 Explains Why Wagon Has No Cover

Truss. Seeking to appease the complain ing citizen, MT. Truss presented the Vex- ing subject to MT. Barber for adjustment. His letter to MT. Riddle, a copy of which was read before the commission. was, in part: He (Mr. Barber) reports that there have been several covers for this wagon and that all have been stolen or other wise made away with and in view of this, they have discontinued the use of the covers."
 The commissioner of public safety ex- p1ained why the wagon did not need a cover. He said that the dead wagon had been inspected by him several times and that he was unable to detect any unpleasant smell. The reason that he had reason to know this was that he had placed two of the finest mules in the service of the city to haul this wagon and therefore he had often stopped the splendid hybrids for examination.
 So, there will be no further stealing Of tarpaulins from the city.
 This source of returns for the light fingered gentry will be cut off. for the city will buy no more. Or at least Mr. Barber intimates it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
DIRECT WIRELESS FROM MEXICO ID
 GERMANY POSSIBLE

Washington. March S.-Information has reached the government from Q semi official source that through the perfection of powerful wireless tele- graph plant in Mexico City direct com munication between the Mexican cap- ital and Germany has been estab- lished.
 Officials realize that if confirmed this news is of great importance and an investigation has been ordered. Through connection by Mexico City with the. land telegraphs leading into the United States. Germany would be able to secure complete exemption from the censorship imposed upon its com munications by the American govern ment at the wireless stations at Say vile and Tuckerton and by the Brit ish and French governments in their control of the Atlantic cables.
 Far-reaching possibilities thus would be opened for the violation oi acing the national safety in the crit. ical situation existing. Sea raiders and submarines might be directed and full information concerning the departure of ships from American ports fur nished
 German agents in this country might keep in close touch with Berlin and in case of war even more serious re- suits might follow.
 From other semi official sources in formation has reached Washington that secret meetings are being held by Germans in Vera Cruz and Monte rey to determine upon uniform action by Germans in Mexico in the event ot war between the United States and Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
ASK DESIGNATION OF
 BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
 AS MILITARY ROUTE

j. A. Rountree. secretary of the Bank head National Highway association, in view of the possibility of this country being plunged into war, wrote Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, asking that the Bankhead highway be designated as military road. It starts at Washing ton and traverses the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkan- sas, Oklahoma, Texas New Mexico, Ari- zona on to Los Angeles, Cal
 Secretary Rountree furnished full data of the number of miles the probable route would traverse so that the application can be put on file, and if it becomes necessary the war department can at once use this road The location of the Bank head highway is splendidy adapted foi moblizing troops at Richmond, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mem phis. Little Rock, Fort Smith and other cifies in the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
PULLMAN COMPANY
 OFFERS GREAT GAR
Assistant Sales Manager Contrasts Old Six-Wheeler
 With Models of Today

"Fourteen years is not a long time. but 1t seems like ages when one considers the advances made by the Pullman motor car in those years" said E. W. Van Duzen, assistant sales manager of the Pullman factory yesterday. Although the average motorist would be inclined to laugh were he to see one of the first models of the Pullman coming down the road, it wasn't bad car at that. as cars went in those days.
 "rhe name Pullman was derived in rather an interesting way from these very six wheels. About 1903 the six wheel trucks for railroad coaches started to come into prominence, and the Pull man company began to adopt them for their through sleeping coaches. The idea of the easier riding caused by the six wheel carrying truck of 8 Pullman pas senger coach appealed to the designers of this six-wheel automobile, and so they christened the newly born motor car the Pullman
 About eight of these cars were built before the uselessness of the extra set of wheels became evident and the same chassis was mounted on four wheels. From that time on the growth of the company has been slow, but very steady and regular, each year in- creasing the output of their cars to meet the growing demand, and bringing out a type of car that was always abreast of the leaders in new ideas and designs.
 '"The Pullman Motor Car company have been pioneers in the field of adopting a general type of car, and when they found anything that was good, to stick to 1t. For instance, the cantilever spring which was so much laughed at by the automobile buying public four years age Is now recognized as the supreme method of spring suspension. It is interesting to know that for the last four years Pull man cars have been equipped with canti- lever springs, and the present 1917 car has 52-inch cantilever springs in the rear, and enjoys the unique record of not hay. ing had a single rear spring ever break under normal usage or conditions.
 "The growth of the Pullman from the old six-wheel type to the present startling value the Pullman company offers for 1917 is remarkable, but through these 14 years a sincere effort on the part of the and a hearty cooperation on the. part of their employees has de- veloped a product that bears an envi- able reputation wherever the name Pull- man is known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
ANN|STON READY
 ID ENTERTAIN THE
 VISITING SHR|NERS

Anniston, March s. Special. .)-Ar- engagements have practically been com pleted for the conclave of Shriners, who will gather in this city next Wednesday to tread the hot sands under the auspices of Zamora Temple. The following in- structions have been given to the novi- tiates who will take the oath here:
 Be on time-you might miss some ex- cruciating experiences.
 If you have corns, leave them at home or check them with the outer guard.
 Don't get uneasy, you will get on easy street soon.
 Toy have a perfect right to be sorry for yourself, nobobdy else will feel sorry for you.
 It will not be necessary to give the sign of distress, it will be seen on your face
 If you are subject to spells of peevish- ness, and get hot under the collar, don t wear one this time.
 Don't butt in that is the duty of the goat.
 Come expecting a good time. If you don't have it someone else will. It's your money that pays for it.
 Don't ask for anything. You'll get all that is coming to you.
 The most exquisite pleasure on earth is to scratch the place that itches. You'll have that pleasure before the show IS over.
 Come in peace and depart in pieces Next morning you will have chance to prove that if it wasn't for woman's curi- osity man would not be such liar.
 Modesty Is a becoming virture Do not therefore know it all, there are others. Wash your feet and soak them in coal tar. It will prevent you from taking cold when you step on the hot sands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09

the states and in the navigable waters Of the United States
 "Be it Resolved, That 1t is the sense of the Senate that this power is not derived nor necessarily related to, any of the provisions of the constitution or laws that have to do with the de- claring of war, but is derived from the power vested in the President as head civil officer q She United States gov- ernment to execute those provisions of the constitution and laws which relate to the fostering of commerce between the United States and foreign nations
 Be it Resolved. That to secure proper protection of commerce between nations, the President of the United States has the power to protect com merce destined to foreign countries by all the means he has the right to em ploy for the protection of commerce between the states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
"Black Sturgeon" to Speak

Dr. c. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., better known as the Black Spur geon,' will deliver an address tonight at the Sixth Avenue, South, Colored Baptist church. corner Avenue F and Sixteenth street He is one of the best known negro preachers in America and is said to be a very eloquent speaker. A cordial invitation is extended white people to attend the service. No charge will be made for the address. The Rev. John W. Goodgame is the pastor of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-09
President of United
 Hotels Company Here

The Tutwiler hotel had an unusual sprightliness and dispatch yesterday.
 The big boss was in the city.
 Frederick Rockwell, president of the United Hotels company, which controls a string of hotels about the country, in cluding the Tutwiler, left last night, after having spent busy day in Birmingham. To his attention were brought the num- berless routine matters and questions concerning the policy of the hotel.
 There is no special significance at tached to my visit here,'' said MT. Rock well, as he dashed from the office for his midday repast. Tt is just one of my sea- sonal inspection tours'