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DAILY EAST ORKGOMAN, PENDLETON. OHKOOV S.lTl'RDAV, DECEMBER 17, 1910, PAGE NINE. IRRiGATlDNSTS USE 100 MUCH WATER IHiMirtiiifit or Agriculture Shout Scanty WuU-r Supply In Sometimes lionericlul. TWELVE PAGES. TGui roahr Aliraijfa liil $km Ij y Washington. The department of agriculture, which for yeurs has con ducted Irrigation experiments In the went with a view to determining the proper quantity of water needed for Irrigation of various crops In different locullties, and the best methodx of ap plying water to the land, continued Us work during the past season, but modified Its plans somewhat to meet the demands for Information which came from new settlers In the Irrigat ed country. Speaking of this work, Secretary Wilson, In his annuul report says: Too Much WuNtc. "In former days water for Irriga tion was both plentiful and cheap, and in attempting to use it much was wasted. In many parts of the west the old wasteful methods still prevail, although the value of water has In creased many fold. The results of seepage measurements of Irrigation channels obtained by the department coupled with the high price of water rights and the rise In value of agri cultural products, have Induced many companies to lino their main canals. As a result mnny channels which for merly lost from 20 to 30 per cent of their total flow are now practically watertight. In many cases such Im provements would not have been mado If the attention of the managers had not been colled by our engineers to the large losses sustained and the best means of preventing this waste. Extravagant I'sc. "In other cases farmers used largo . amounts of water without realizing how excessive was the use until meas urements were taken. When the Irri gation of the Ban Joaquin valley In California first began to apply wa ter to what had been dry-farmed grain fields they frequently used over 9 feet. Now about ofle-thlrd of this am ount Is found to bo ample. "The water users In Greeley and neighboring districts In Colorado used to think their crops woull burn up unless they had a miners' Inch of wa ter to thencre. Now they are raising crops on the same ground that are worth about four times ns much with one-fourth the water formerly used. They are learning that cultivation takes the place of Irrigation to a large extent. What IvvixTlmeiitM Show. "The demonstration farms estab lished In former years have been maintained. These have been of great value the past year In showing among other things the benefits to be derived from the use of scanty Soo-Spokane Route the SHORT LINE -T(V Minneapolis, &r. Paul AND ALL POINTS EAST. EQllI'MKNT: Electric-lighted Observation Cars and Stand ard Sleepers, the most up-to-date Tourist Cars and through diner. Through tickets to- all points cast are on sale by your local agent at lowest current farts. Details Berths LlKrnture O. M. Jackson, T. P. A, Geo. A. Walton, Gen. Art. I I Wall St., Spokane. water supplies on small farms In connection with dry farming. At the Cheyenne farm during the past season 54 bushels of oats were raised per ncre with the application of only 8 Inches of Irrigation water, while . the crop grown without Irrigation was practically a failure. Alfalfa yielded 4.805 pounds of hay per acre with the application of 13.3 Inches, while the unlrrlgated field yielded only 650 pounds. Penniless barley, with the application of 9.7 Inches of water, yielded 31 bushels per acre; that un lrrlgated and ralBed on summer fal lowed ground yielded only two and onu-half bushels. At Gooding, Idaho, 8.8 tons of red clover was harvested from land which received only 19 Inches of Irrigation water. These re sults show what can be done with a limited supply of water when proper ly applied. Work of Diartnicnt. "The need of investigating the ques tions which arise in connection with tho use of water in irrigation is so keenly felt by the people of the west that several western states are now co-operating with the department in the prosecution of these studies. For years ho states of California and Utah have given dollar for dollar In carry ing on this work. The states of Ida ho and Wyoming are likewise contrib uting considerable sums for the co operative investigation of problems peculiar to those states. In time It Is expected that many other states will enter the co-operalve arrangements with the department for the investi gation of Irrigation problems." AN EXCITING GAME AT PASTIME ALLEYS The Bond Bros." team went ahead of the Boston Bowlers Thursday at tho Pastime bowling alleys In a close and exciting game which was marked by gooj and bad bowling on both sides. Hoover of the Bond Bros, rolled high score, 186, and high total, 515. The following are the scores: Bond Bros. Hoover 153 186 176515 Anderson 156 157 170 484 Goodman 171 157 155 483 Crystal 165 154 110 429 Wagner 123 108 151382 Totals 768 763 762 2293 Boston llcmkiM. Noel 177 167 147 491 McDcvItt 158 144 179 481 Ktes 127 139 140406 Taylor 167 159 158474 Corby 135 iJ9 113387 Totals 754 748 737 2239 The teams now stand as follows: Bond Urns., 16.351 In seven games. Boston Bowlers, 16,324, in seven games. Howling Alley, 13.S65 in six games. Alexanders, 1 .T.B 5 9 in six games. Wagner ofthe o. K. barber shop is giving n pipe to the man coining nut with high single average and Noel f the Boston Bowlers seems to have this won In a walk with an average of 175.1 only twomor,. games to roll. Hoover of the Bond Bros, team Is his nearest opponent with 171.6. Next Tuesday the howling alley and Alexander's teams will clash. Every body Is cordially Invited. Many persons find themselves af fected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run on until It becomes troublesome. Sold by all dealers. CORT WOI'LI) COMBINE TliEATliK AND HOTEL i Within a year North Yakima' may have a new combined theater and ho tel building of magnificent propor tions on the corner of Second and A streets, where the Yakima theatre now stands, according to a statement by John Cort, the well-known the atrical magnate, who arrived here yesterday from Seattle, says tho He- IQ rma Is the place to visit. Orango groves In full bloom, tropical flowers, famous hotels, historic Old Missions, attractive wnterlng places, delightful climate, making that favored section the Nation's most popular retreat. You can see it at its best via the SHASTA ROUTE and "The Road of a Thousand Wonders Southern Pacific Company Up-to-date trains, first-class In every respect, unex celled dining ear service, quick time and direct con nections to all points south. SPECIAL ROUND TRIP FARE OF $55 Portland Lo Los Angeles and Return With corresponding low fares from all other sections of tho Northwest. Liberal stop-overs In each direction and long limit. Interesting and attractive literature on the various resorts and attractions of California can bo had on application to any S. P. or O. R. N. Agent, or from WILLIAM McMURRAY, Go--.' r-wnger Ajrent, Portland. Or n. Our Saturday After Supper Sales have been a great success, the store being crowded at every sale TONIGHT AFTER SUPPER. We Expect to have our Store Packed and have increased our Salesforce so as to make Shopping Easy Mens Bath Robes All Men's Bath KoIhjs, assorted patterns, this year's styles, values up to $7..r0, tonight your choice $4.95 After supper only. Mens Quilted Smoking Jackets $5.25 These jackets are beautifully embroidered and can be had in a large range of colors. These jackets are bargains at $8.50, but for our after supper special tonight $5.25 Mens Fancy Hose 25c Lord & Taylor fancy Hosiery, very best of patterns. Hose that never sell for less than 50c, tonight after supper 25 Ladies Hose Supporters 20c All ladies' side hose supporters, black, white, pink and blue, plain and frilled silk elastic, regular 3oc and 50c quality, to night after supper- 20 Ladies Dress Gloves 90c Black, white, and all colors, never sold for less than $1.25, tonight after supper ; 90 Figured and Plain Scrims 16 2-3c Our entire stock of figured curtain scrim, regular 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 values for tonight only, after scupper 16 2-3; ( MRS. J. M. COOK, Pendleton, Oregon-. You are cordially requested to call at the Alexander Dep't. stare dry yoods section, before Monday noon Dec. 19, and re ceive absolutely free a couple of ticlcets to the "Cosy" motion picture show, lie are givinq these as a treat to you. Yours truly, GREATER ALEXANDER DEPT. STORE. Special Christmas Sale Tonight After Supper In Ladies and Childrens iHOE DEPARTMENT CHILDREN'S SPECIALS. $3.00 Jockey boote, all colors and sizes $2.50 Jockey bootd, all colors and sizes $2.00 Jockey boots, all colors and sizes j''very patent lace shoe at 1-3 off. 25c Shoe Polish . 10c Shoe Polish $2.25 $2.00 $1.60 ... 15 5? LADIES' SPECIALS. $4.00 Shoes, all leathers $3.50 Shoes, all leathers ... $3.00 Shoes, all leathers ... $1.50 Boudoir slippers, all colors ... $3.2j .. $2.95 .. $2.25 9S s public. On Friday morning Mr. Cort and H. J. Snively, who owns two lots next to the thentre, will confer to gether and probably come to a defi nite conclusion whether or not the plans shall be carried out. The building Is planned to be of fire-proof material and thoroughly metropolitan. It will be a six-story structure and will occupy pace 123 by 140 feet. The estimated cost of the combined theatre and hotel Is placed at $2'i0.000, and It Is expected that Yakima people will subscribe liberally in support of the project. Mr. Cort says' the city Is undoubtedly In need of a new theatre, and he thinks n building such ns is now contemplat ed would he a valuable addition to the city. The greatest danger from Influenia Is of Its resulting In pneumonia. Tht can be obviated by using Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, as It not only cures Influenza, but counteracts any tendency of the dlsensn towards pneu monia. Sold by all dealers. RRYAX SAYS TAl-T IS CHIEF OI" STANDPATTERS Lincoln, Nob., Doc 16. That Tnft is entitled to a seat at the head of any Gathering of "loyal standpatters" and that he is the logical candidate for the republican presidency in 1912 are the conclusions of W. -J. Bryan in the Commoner today after studying the annual message. "The annual mes sage is not notable for its length." he says. "If Taft's sympathies for the special interests are not already known, the message would be distin guished for its leanings toward the system which the people are trying to regulate." JKSSK PARKER WAS CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER The peculiar properties of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and wben it was taken In time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by ail dealers. english elections have not been decisive London. Eng., Dec. IS The vot ing on till- elections euds tomorrow. It is predicted that a short session of parliament will be called and then another election ordered. The elec tion thus far has not been decisive, so it is probable King George won't create enough liberal peers to take away the power of the lords to veto the common's measures. This means tile liberals will continue obstructive tactics at the next parliament so that an early ending may be brought about. to crurc a com in one hay. Take I.AXAT1VK PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if It fails to cure. K. W. GROVE'S signature Is on each box iBc. Christmas Treos. Call at V. Ptroble'a or the Bowman photo gallery, or phone orders to Black 2918. J. It. Gibson. Large sup ply at roasonablo prices. Im Grande, Ore. 4U!it 12 hours to the minute from the time the case was given to the jury a verdict of manslaughter was reached by the 12 men who heard the evidence in the trial of Jesse Parker, accused of shooting his father-in-law. The Jury retired at exactly 6 o'clock last night and returned a verdict at exactly 6 o'clock this morning. I'arker shot his father-in-law at the victim's home during a quarrel with his wife, who was seeking a di vorce. Parker and his wife were in i dispute at that particular moment over their little son and during the dispute Porter rushed up. Parker shot him dead. The defense claimed self-defense, saying that Porter came at Parker with a gun in his hand. At various times and places the family troubles reached acute stages, and guns play ed important parts often. The trouble between the Parker and Porter fam ilies was long standing and in It lodg es, churches and other organizations figured conspicuously In that they at tempted to settle It. The defense refuted the testimony of the state and the state of the de fense, so that to the casual listener to the evidence it would be impossible lo judge which side had the best of the argument. Parker expected an acquittal, though was unperturbed, and through the entire case has as sumed an indifferent air, his friends showing more nervousness than he. He will be sentenced within a few days, though it is supposed his case will be appealed. GOVERNMENT TO 151 II.I) GREAT DAM AT. BOISE Boise, Idaho. The largest dam which has yet been figured on by the reclamation service will be located up the Boise river, either at Arrow Rock or Hell Gate, on the lower Boise, ac cording to the statement of A. P. Da vis, chief engineer of the reclamation service who is here from Washington, and w'ill spend 10 days in this field investigating sites and looking over the project here and in southeastern Idaho. Thus far the Arrow Rock site is considered the most satisfactory, but either site will back water up both tributaries of the river for several miles and affect the drainage of the basin country. Davis estimates that It will require fully six years to con struct the dam, and that it will cost over $3,000,000. He says if the ap propriation goes through preliminary work will be started this winter and a full force will be put on as soon as the water recedes next summer, wins dams and other work being necessary before the main structure can be started. Mr. Davis states that the dam will be the largest ever built by the rec lamation service and will contain ap proximately 400,000 cubic yards of masonry. It will be higher and mora expensive than the famous Roosetelt dam in the Salt River valley of Ari zona, which is 290 feet high, was built at a cost of.nearly $3,000,000 and required five years of continuous con struction work. Mr. Davis, who has paid numerous visits to this section investigating the projects at various seasons of the year, believes the con struction of the big dam up the river will completely solve the water prob lem for all time for the Boise valley, as it will store 160,000 acre feet. With the Deer Flat reservoir to supply the lower country and the big dam above for the upper section, this' part of the state 'Will be one of the best watered regions in the United States. BANDIT ROBBED BANK; ' KILLED BY POSSE Paradise. Kansas. Dec. 16 The body of the bandit who yesterday robbed Cashier O'Brien and four oth er men and also the Paradise State bank and then killed himself when surounded by a posse, was brought to this city today. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Efforts are being ! mado to Identify the bandit. It is not known whether he is Earl Ward or that Is an assumed name. He was a stranger here. The money was recovered. Everybody goes to the Orpheum to see the best and the clearest pictures. CURES OBSTINATE COUGHS THE KWG OF CURES DR. KING1 ROUTS STUBBORN COLDS QUICKEST AND COUGH CURE FOR ALL DISEASES OF THROAT HEALS WEAK, SORE LUMGS LUNGS PRICE ,50c & $1 SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY ES koeppkn's mira store. - "111 fatiiliiiivii ill