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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 27, 1910)
MaMMa Wye OSrcnl Jini-tiry. JCoiihUjj Cotrri hii nri-ii of D.-IJH.MJO 'nut of limit, ),('!' W iicri'H d iuiuil tnli-l to uulry uiiilcr the jpiilillc Inm) Inws of llio United HlntCH. The Ofllelal Vapor o( Hnriioj County lian tlio lurgcst circulation and Is uno ol the host lulvortlalng medium In Kaatorn Oregon. VOL. XXI11 BURNS, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUST 27, .91) NO. 41 S&9K3 (ILL ROAD lie Oregon Trunk Line Has Filed Amended Articles Recently 1AST AND WEST roposcd Extension Will Begin at Bend and Extend 155 Miles in a Southeasterly Direction to Point in Township 2ti Range 33, Which is in This Valley. A recent spccinl from Olympia 'ash., to the Oregoninu is of eat importance and interest to e people of Harney county as definitely outlines the propos- Ureat Northern railroad Instruction into this country. be township referred to as be- the eastern point is in the ;initj of the Sod house ranch Jd merely ties on to the Faulk- br survey of the Boise and estern through the pass to the istcrn part of the state. There 'nothing said as to the time st for construction to begin but dictations are good for imtned- :te work along this line to fol w the completion of the Des- utes line The Olympia dis- itch follows. iConstruction plans in Oregon the Oregon Trunk Railway, which John II. Stevens is resident, are outlined in amend- articles of incorporation of lat company filed with the Dcretary of State today. The impany is organized under the fashington laws. The filing recites that at a ieeting held at Vancouver, onday afternoon, every share capital stock was represented, fid the articles of the company 2re unanimously amended in a umber of particulars, as to the fcjects of the company. The tended articles show the pur se of the company to build and jr le a line of railway from a Innection with the Spokane, brtland & Seattle road, opposite noint near Celilo, Oregon, up e Deschutes River to Klamath alls and also from a point on lis line in township 35 south, Inge 7 east, in Klamath County, 'the city of Medford, 70 miles, Id also a line from a point in :tion 9, township 18 south, ige 12 east, in a southeasterly rection throrgh Crook and Har- ly Counties 155 miles to a point township 26 south, range 33 3t. ITlie amended articles also will Irmit the corporation to build id operate otlier branch lines Washington and Oregon, to Irchase and operate steamboats, age lines and other transpor- tion companies, to purchase ler lines, issue stocks and fnds and the like. Reference to a township map jres a more detailed idea of the ite of the proposed extension i khe Oregon Trunk to South-1 Btern Oregon. Township 18 jth, range 12 east includes the ly of Bend, in Crook County, aich will likely be the starting ant for the 155-mile extension ; the southeast, which would ingthe railroad into the vici- ky of Burns. WlliiNI.AIN SAYS IT'S A PLOT Senator Chamberlain has made rather startling statement ro- irding the proposition of Secre- fy Ballinger to restore to entry forest reserves of the west, an interview in Sunday's rlland Jonrnal he gives what said to be inside facts. The urnal says in part: Men President Taft, at the jtancp of Richard A. Ballinger, rotary of the interior, opens f the timber lands of Oregon to ttlemcnt the big limber inter- In will gobble up what they the railroads do not already Ise-i. and tne nomesieauer II have as before nothing! Buch is the Ballinger brand of fiservation, declared United itm Senator George E. Charn- tlain yesterday. Such is the Iparation for scrying the in- ests that the secretary of the erior has made while appar- Hy planning for the small set- Icnator Chamberlain laughed IS COMING LINE DEFINED I at tlie statement made by Ballin 1 ger while in Portland recently that ho favored the restoration ot all lands to public entry tnat are available for agricultural or commercial purposes. "If a homesteader finds agri cultural land in the middle of the forest reserve ho can set tle on it lawfully," he said, "There is nothing in the with drawal act that prevents home steading on agricultural lauds, no matter what their location. The assertion of the secretary that all lands, including the tim ber areas, must bo restored to entry, if any are restored, is rediculous." Senator Chamberlain explained what he meant by saving that restoration of forest reserves in Oregon will mean their gobbling up by the timber interests. By an act of March 3, 1891, the president was empowered to from time to time set apart as national reserves timber lands in the various states and territories. This power was used by Presi dent Roosevelt, thus setting at naught Ballinger's assertion while in Portland that the pre sent administration has made the only substantial progress toward true conservation. By necessity the work had to be quickly done, and many times without careful examination of the soil or the growths within the reserve. Many of the lands included in the new reservations had been granted to the railroads. In these instances the railroads were given the right to deed over their holdings to the government, re ceiving in return equal areas in lieu thereof without the reserves. The Northern Pacific was one of the railroads, said Senator Chamberlain, that availed itself of this opportunity. It surrend ered and deeded to the govern ment practically worthless lands in the Mount Rainer forest re serve to receive in return thou sands of acres of Oregon's best timber lands by what is called indemnity selection. The act authorized the railroad to select lands in only states where its lines extended. The Northern Pacific railroad had at the time about 30 miles of railroad in Oregon. "This right of indemnity sel ection granted to the Northern Pacific railway and the scrip which it had," said Senator Chamberlain, "would enable that company or its assignees to se cure and get possession of the splendid forests of Oregon now held in reserve if those reserves are ever opened up by congress or by executive proclamation. "I have been informed that the Northern Pacific railway com pany has a contract with the Weyerhaeuser interests, under the terms of which much of the right of indemnity selection has been sold to the Weyerhaeuser interests, but selections are made in the first instanco under this contract by the Northern Pacific railway company. In addition to this there is danger that the timber and stone act would bo availed of in the future as in the past to secure these timbered lands in the interests of eastern syndicates. Nobody understands this situation better than Louis W. Hill, and nobody understands better than ho that the fight against conservation in the west is not a fight in the interests of tho people, but rather for the benefit of tho larger interests which I have mentioned." There ia very little land within the reserves of Oregon that ia fit for homestead settlement and tho plea for those who aro in searcli of homesteads is absolute ly without merit, for, under tho lawjras it is today, tho actual homesteador can procuro titlo to lands within theso reserves un der tho homestead law where the lands aro mora vnluable for agri cultural than for other purposes. INDUSTRIAL NOTES. (Portland Correspondence. ) Two announcements of tho greatest moment to the state have come from tho Hill railroad interests the past week. One was the public statement of President John P. Stovens that tho Oregon Trunk would com menco work on a lino between Medford Josephine county, to connect with the Oregon Trunk cast of that point beyond the Cascades. The other was con tained in amendment to the Oregon Trunk articles of incor poration, filed at Olympia this week, giving tho company tho right to extend the Oregon Trunk from a point near Bend, Crook county, to the heart of Harney county, near Burns, a distance of about 155 miles. Simultaneously with revelation of these great plans, Mr. Stevens was elected president of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ky., better known as the North Bank, making him president of the 1 1 ill system in this state and the North Bank. With the work deemed consequent to an nounced construction projects, the Hill interests will have in Oregon from S00 to 900 miles of railway, costing for roadbed and track upwards of ? 10,000,000. perhaps more. Judge Robert S. Lovett. head of all the Harriman railway systems, has just finished a throrough tour of examination through Central Oregon, starting at Ontario, and taking automobiles across country to Burns, Lakeview, Klamath, Bend and across the Cascades from near Bend to Albany. Judge Lovett said this tour was made to give him personal direct know ledge of conditions in the vast region, on which a multi tude of reports had been made. When he finished his trip, he stated specifically that his com pany would build a trans-state line across Eastern Oregon, in an east-west direction, but the time when it would be done, and the termini were not stated. He further said that all the available acreage of the region would have to be brought to a high state of cultivation before one line would pay. This ex haustive inspection by the chief of the Ilarrimsn lines is believed to ante-date active construction by the great system on an exten sion of the line now joining tho Oregon Short Line at Ontario, and intended to tap tho 'Natron Klamath line near Odell. A prominent official of this system recently announced that the Oregon appropriation for work this year was $20,000,000, which reveals the tremendous program outlined to offset rival Hill con struction. Judge R. A. Ballinger, Secre tary of the Interior, passed through Oregon during the week, being entertained at Portland and Klamath Falls. At Klamath Falls the Secretary declared that he favored oxtension of tho exist ing project there, but said fur ther that the board of Regular Army engineers soon to como would havo almost absolute say in regard to futuro work. A real estato organization has been perfected in Medford, with the idea of giving out definite and authentic information of tho price of lands thereabout, and in a manner preventing, undue in flation, if tho tendency develops. At North Powder, Baker coun ty, a strong artesian well was opened in a bore of 225 feet depth that being tho second of tho plate. U. S. Grant, of Dallas, has shipped eight angora goals to a Virginia brooder, all being ex ceptionally choiso stock. North west breeders aro reaching out for tho best livestock markets. Passenger agents of all rail ways terminating hero announce that an immigration of at least 100,000 people is expected in tho Northwest this Fall, in tho ex cursion period between Septem ber 15 and October 15. About 85,000 aro estimated to havo como last Spring. Tho Home Hotel Is tho comfor lablo place to board. MORE FAIR Over $100 in Special Premiums Are Added for County Fair A FINE EXHIBIT OF PRODUCTS Representative of Fair Meets Cordial Reception all over County and is Promised Fine Collection Later Late Fruits and Vegetables Brought by Producers. A friend of the county fair has placed $100 at the disposal of the fair hoard to use for special pre miums. This amount has been distributed in the dairy, farm, horticultural and garden produce divisions and brings the pre miums up to a most respectable showing when added to the regu lar premium list. In fact it will give Harney county's premium winners larger amounts than most any fair in the west. It is the desire to encourage the exhibit of products that will be placed in the Great Northern car that is to tour the east during the coming winter and the spe cials aro devoted to that class of products. While a large number, if not all, exhibitors are prompt ed to make displays merely to prove the resources of our section, the premiums are quite an induce ment and worth trying for. With present interest aroused and the collections so far gathered with more and better ones promised, we may expect one of the best and most instructive fairs ever given in Harney. W. T. Smith tho personal representative of tho fair board, has almost completed a tour of the county in the interest of the fair. Mr. Smith has secured some good specimens but says there are better yet to come that were not available at the time of his visit to various places. All the early fruit and vegetables were gone ami late products not ready to harvest. In most in stances the growers will bring in quantities of these products when they como to tho fair and they promise to surpass all expecta tion considering the unfavorable season. Mr. Smith tried to cover the entire territory over which he traveled but some places he found no one at home and other places were not easy to reach. Tho Times-Herald hopes our farmers will feel that the fair belongs to them particularly and will keep it in mind. No pro duct that can be successfully raised and has commercial value will go unrewarded by the board whether it is in tho premium list or not. It is the desire to en courage every industry in the country and to make the fair beneficial to the producers per sonally, as well as to advertise tho resources of this section to tho outside world, possiblv home seekers and investors. Keep this in mind when considering tho fair. This will bo tho sixth annual fair and it has grown from a very small beginning to much larger proportions and each year finds improvements in tho exhibits and additional prizes. The premiums are increasing too and with an increased patronage by the gen eral public, more people, etc., tho board will be able to make it more attractive and beneficial. Tho special premiums added are: For tho best display of three sheaves of winter wheat $5. For tho best display of three sheaves of spring wheat $5. For the best display of three Bheaves of barloy $5. For the best display of- three sheaves of oats $5. For tho best display of three sheaves of rye, $5. For best fifty pounds wheat $5. For best fifty pounds barley $5. For best fifty pounds oats $5. For best fifty pounda ryo $5. For best display of timothy $5, For best display of natural grass $5. This brings a total of $55 he- sides other specials offered last week of $55. Tho regular pre mium list oll'css a total of about $100 on theso same exhibits. PREMIUMS A special premium of $20 is offered for tho best general ex hibits of fruit by one producer. In the Dairy division the spe cial arc $5 each for tho best two pound roll of packed butter; two pound roll of fresh butter made by family on the farm, and new cheese. In the garden products a spe cial of $5 for onions and $5 for sugar beets is offered. This makes a total of $100 from this source besides the other special premiums. Harney County News $5 cash for the best looking girl baby and $5 cash for the best looking boy baby born in this county be tween Sept. 1, 1909 and Sept. 1, 1910. Misses Josie Lochcr, Lena Harkey and Florence Farnum to judge the boys, Win. Ilanley, II. Levens and G. A. Rembold to judge the girls. MASONS LAV CORNER STONIi The corner stone laying cere mony at the new Masonic temple Saturday was very interesting and was attended by a large number of people besides Masons. The service was conducted by Judge Davis assisted by acting Deputy G. M. Schroeder. G. S. W. Welcome, G. J. W. Gecr, G. Treat). Welcome and G. Chap. Gowan. Appropriate music was rendered during the ceremony, Hon. Frank Davey, represent ing the city of Burns gave a short address, congratulating the organization and read a list of the officials of Burns since it was incorporated, a copy of which was deposited in the copper box in the stone. Other articles deposited were: A re cord of Burns Lodge No. 97, A. F. &. A. M. since its organiza tion; a similar record of the Burns Chapter, No 40. O. E. S. ; a copy of The Times-Herald of August 20, 1910; copy of the Harney County News of August 10, 1910; a silver half dollar of the coinage of 1910, and five copper cent pieces of the same date. There were a large number of Masons in the parade that left the hall and marched to the place and that evening a very enjoyable banquet was held at the hall of which the Eastern Star had charge. Plates for over 100 were laid and those pre sent had a most enjoyable even ing. Hon. I. S. Geer nctcd as toast master and seated at his right and left were acting G. M. Log gan, of tho local lodge, W. M. Byrd of tho 0, E. S. and W. P. Welcomo of the Star, After tho serving several good toasts wore responded to and Miss Louel Smith and Julian Byrd each rendered a vocal solo, the former responding to a hearty encore. Judge Davis responded to the first call of tho toastmaster and spoko most interestingly of Masonry, "Duties of tho Master" was responded to by J. E. Loggan; "Social Sido of Mason ry," G. A. Ilombold; "Work of tho Ladies in Masonry," Mrs. C. A. Sweek; "Masonic Light on tho Obligations of a Railroad Man," Win, Ilanley; "Masonic Material," Hon. A. W. Gowan; "Remarks," Fred Denstedt; "Reminiscences," C. A. Sweek "Visiting Masons," V. G. Cozad; "What tho Worthy Patron knows of tho Eastern Star," A. C. Wel come. Tho gathering did not break up until midnight and thero wero many expressions of approval and congratulation toward those active in tho building of tho now temple. A largo numbor of both tho Mnsonic and Eastern Star woro out of town which was regretted by all, but tho numbor present showed marked interest in tho organiza'ion and the build ing. It is hoped to havo the new home ready for occupancy by tho new year and no doubt other enjoyable and interesting ses sions such as that of last Satur day will follow. Malheur Project May lie Revived Tho day is not far distant when tho Malheur irrigation project in Malheur county, Oregon, will bo financed and a l vast territory of rich agricultural lands turned over to settlers, ac cording to the significant state ment made today by Walter S. Martin, who with his brother, Potor D. Martin, backers of tho Eastern Oregon Land company who are in the city after a tour of inspection of the Dalles Mili tary Wagon Road company whose holdins they own. Ac companying the Martins are W. J. Burns and William McKcnzie of the Balfour-Guthrie company of Portland, well known monicd men who represent English capi talists, says the Boise Capital News. It is the policy of the Eastern Oregon Land company not to in terfere wile the Clinton-Hurt or other companies that have proposed to irrigate the vast ter ritory in Malheur county, the Eastern Oregon Land company will take up the task itself hav ing behind it unlimited capital. This announcement will be re ceived as a boom to one of the richest sections in eastern Oregon. Wild Alfnlfa good Dry Land Forage Experienced farmers in Spoka ne county believe that the discov ery of wild alfalfa known to Bot antists as "medieaga falcata" in Bonner county, Idaho, by W. II. Ileideman, superintendent of the sub-experiment station conduct ed by United States government at Clagstone, Idaho, will solve tho problem of dry land forage crops. The plant, which thrives in arid districts, where others die from heat and lack of mois ture, is similar to tamo alfalfa, the blossom is a pinkish white and resembles tho plant brought to this country from Russia by Professor Hanson of South Da kota, who was sent abroad by the government to find a plant adapted to semi-arid districts. The pods are the same size and shape as those of tame alfalfa. Mr. Ileideman found the plants in the Hoodoo valley,-formerly given over to placer gold miners, in a spot whero thero is no chanco for even nature to sub irrigate plant life and whero all vegetation is practically dead. Professor Ileideman has sent specimens of the plant to promi nent botanists for examination and identification. Experts say the plant has been searched for all over tho world tho last ten years. Changed hands! Changed hands! Clean 'em up, slick 'em up! The Red Front Feed and Sale Stable, Scotty Glenn, prop. Autos kept and washed. Horses and rigs bought and sold. Con tract hauling and dray work a specialty, Como one como all everybody welcome. Now hay. Special rates to freighters. The Summit shirt at Sehenk Bros. The Edison Phonograph is gaining in popularity and should bo in every home Lunaburg & Dalton aro resident agents. A Hasufcrsso Woman Her Vwiuanmayuotbo hand wir.o, but every woman should keep with enro tho jjootl points nLturohao given hcr. Niwomnn nt-cd havo tallow cliin, dull eye, blot.hy complexion, who pays proper attention to her health. blood impuritier. and other irregularities exist, good complex ion, bright eyes r -; 1 rprightly movements cannot exist. Internal ilermiKCinenU rcvoal tlicr' Ivet tonncr or Inter on Ilia lurfaco. Headache, dalle rings around tlio cyei, (allow (Mil, n con. tant tired focllnumcnn trot tlio liver and digrdiva orgnru aroitttodlng liolpand correction. CIiMiibcilnia'a Sloinach and Liver 'lubleU r'vi tlilo rrctnary help. Thy work in nature' own wr. Tliey do no! in.t.l. lltt.K fix. In- la lull Innu nn lh llvur mil ttomach la fulfill lit ii pr. prr iuiHtloni. So milt) nit nntlo do ttity Net lSt una hardly rfalile that thoy havo Ultvrt rntUicIn. Chombai laln't TaIjIiU enn liv relied itpon to rlUv liiliouini. lndivUoii, coiulipallon and duslnfu Soldov rywlxr. I'rlio fcSconti, HotWeatherSpecials We arc offering goods for Slimmer wear at special reduced prices in order to make room for our lame fall and winter stock. We invite you to call, and you will find all summer goods reduced to a price that will save you money. down's Satisfactory Store N. BROWN & SONS Burns, Oregon. ursxsjt v;9ot$$$$ M. L. JJEWIS ... R' presents the.... Hume Insurance Co., of New York, Live; p'tl, London & Globe, Rre Assurance Co., Philadelphia. OPr'IOli Willi tlldClS & mild. .. .Burn-, Oregon. ii ner -outli , f LunabuiK & Oalton's. i S'VVV'VVSflJfW The HOTEL BURNS N. A. DIBBLE, Propt. 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