The Gate city journal., April 28, 1910, Image 1

T he G ate C ity J ournal
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NO. 4.
NYSSA; MALHEUR COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY APRIL 28. 1910.
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Some
1.1.1. Boys INSURE Pleased
High-Line
Take “a Day YOUR
With
CROP
Nyssa History.
Off”
>OD ROADS
Webster of Portland will
M N.vssa on Saturday. April 30
vi 11 address the citze ns
the intrests of “The good roads
.eminent", and will organize a
¡nidi of the Good Roads Asso.
Everything , i Last Saturday the Ontario lads Saturday and Sunday was "A frmt Now crop. is the time
to insure your I h„v«. finished the census The May number of the Pacific
Prospects
for a large enumeration of the town of monthly hits a very good article on
came to Nyssa to cross bats witli »lay off" for a number of boys
crop
of
all
kinds
except
peaches Nyssa. I have lieen in every the irrigation project known to u*
Going
the “Juniors". The game was j from the Idaho Industrial Inst, at
never
were
belter
than
they
are house, tent, and other places of as the High-Line. In part it is:
;
VVeiser.
They
were,
in
the
first
called at 2 o clock P M. and went
today
and
everyone
is
rejoicing
abode and have counted
u few on “This will become the lurgest
,
place,
bound
for
Raker
C;ity
through
with
a
whiz
and
a
whirl.
Smoothly Ti is almost needless to say that where they were scheduled for a trees
over the brilliant outlook. I he the fly. I desire to compliment reclamation scheme undertaken
are in full bloom and to one the people of Nyssa for good in the state, and will include the
iM
it was an easy walkaway for the Track meet, but somehow they that never saw the picture of a
What's the ditch news?’ Is Nyssa
land selected for the Malheur
the score is self- | lost their train. Rut still determiu blooming orchard ii seems to be a sense, loyalty, and the ability to Government
! question we are asked and ask evident lads, 21 as
project and given up
answer
questions.
ed to “make a move", they came paradise and to those accustomed
to 5.
all times. We neither give or Nevertheless
last
year
by
the
Reclamation Ser­
Resides
the
courtesy
anil
kind­
i
to
Nyssa
where
they
knew
they
Ontario boys
eiv» because there is “nothing put up a brave the fight
to
this
beautiful
sight
it
is
a
pro­
vice
because
of
lack of funds.
ness
shown
me.
there
has
been
a
would
receive
a
royal
wehome.
and were
mise of a bountiful crop.
•ring". We n e all waiting for cheerful! up to the facinating
This large project is to be carried
desire to ai»l in the work.
|
They
were
certainly
a
jelly
end.
14th and ¿1st after which After th< game, the boys visited bunch of students, «eight in all: The unusual warm spring is This has made the work more through by Chicago and Eastern
the fruit rather unex­ thorough and pleasant. These capitalists who have' successfully
¿¡a will be ‘stirring’. It is the around
enjoyed themselves Guy Skaggs, J^ill Downs, •fames developing
y of every voter to turn out on to their and
pectingly
and
from all indications i favors I shall not forget and for complete»! soma of the largest of
Ware. E L. Grady. Roy Marshall
hearts content.
lates and vote. Taking a
will
be
plentiful.
This spring I the same I desire to thank the the Carey-Act projects of the
Jewel Howil. Mr. Eildletnou and
listic view, which editors
there
has
U-en
no
wind,
the ab- people of Nyssa.
West This reclamation scheme
Roy Springer.
sence of the customery chilly and
iuies do, of the progress in
was first promoted several years
A. H. Perryman
The
boys
were
beard
to
sav
at
weather has been ap- ,
^lightening out of the affairs
Enumerator Dist. yy ago. a jiart of the land having
times"! wonder wliat the fa< ulty disagreeable
preciated
but
it might put the
,
right and shows only one
been withdrawn at that time by
will
say?”
We
take
it
for
granted
jMlnd that is that everything is
the Reclamation Service. The
IWITIiTlUC iU fl
that all went well when" they re­ fruit, a little too fur ahead. *
At any rate it is up to you to ||M| | flA 11Vt ANU
Government work was brought to
H ig themselves to the views
turned Monday morning.
Free
Ferriage
and
Mer­
a standstill, • however because of
insure
your
crop.
Jack
Frost
DEIXDEIIIIIIU
the optimist.
might
come
along
some
night
and
itLILnLNIJlJM. the failure of some of the large
I'lm Arnold Company lias its chants Protective Associ-
you won’t be prepared to meet
-____________
. land-holders to agree to the regu­
revs corn tile ted and enough tion Main Object.
him and last year s history might Students of political economy lar terms demanded by the Re­
¡surveyed for the entire oon-
repeat itself. No one knows this on every hand are coming to ac- clamation Service under all of its
better than the people that experi­ knowledge the potency of the prin­ projects. The Land holders later
tg crew to go to work on at An aggregation of business
enced
that plight. The smudge ciples of the initiative and refer­ reconsidered and used every effort
men
of
Nyssa
was
held
Tuesday
me this summer. This con-
pots
are
the best but there are endum as a cure for many of the to persuade the Government to re­
evening
and
chief
among
the
help­
of 35 miles of the heavy ful subjects discussed was a plan
very
few
if any in the country. defects existing in our constitu­ vive their proposed project. De­
both dams, the Owyhee to conduct, for the lieticfit of the
Then there is the next best thing- tional system. That inherent in partment of Interior officials, how-
im Canal and 25 miles of tributary country in Idaho, a free
the sage brush pile, or the better in the people is the power of initi­ eyer, decided that the project
still, the straw pile. This is the ative is not to be denied. That should be entirely abandoned be­
stakes are set on each of the ferry and. the organization of a
only practical way of insTiring your the people have transferred this cause of lack of funds. Then, fol­
Merchai.ts Protective Association.
and South Canals.
& Peterson purchased
against frost. Get busy and right to their elected representa­ lowing the passage of Oregon's
It i.s evidently realized what the the Danieleon
Rohde place last Saturday crop
have
the piles ready in case of tives, surrendering their preroga­ excellent water code by the last
real significance of such a move at a H.
of $200 per acre. frost some
would be. And esp daily the pro­ Tlie consideration
tives in favor of such representa­ session of the Legislature private
consists of 40 acres, The frnit night.
crop
of
the
south
has
tection to the merchants of the some ranch
tives, only emphasizes the fact capitalists wer e encouraged
of the best Snake River Val­ been killed for this year and you that
town. “Crooks are discovered thru- ley land.
sovereign power remains to enter the field. The last
ranch lies 2 miles will received a better price. This in the the people
out all lines of business and how south west This
to resume the reins obstacle to the great develop­
of town and there is a is selfishness but enjoy prosperity at their pleasure.
much more convenient would it be good, substantial
is ment scheme was removed with
residence and a when you can. Every country is gradually but surely Sentiment
recently reported agreement of
if
some
plan
was
instituted
where­
crystallizing
Ontario people started a by the business man could keep fair barn on it. The entire tract susceptible to frost in the budding is favor of snch resumption of the
practically all of the land-holders
is
in
alfalfu.
This
is
consdered
■ T re n t for county fair last fall,
season and later and it is only a sovereignty by the masses. Year concerned, to the terms of the
himsilf and bis firm posted as to of this season's best buy.
ryj are still working to secure every man's honesty and integrity. one Wm,
promoters. * * * A part of
Danielson left Portland, business proposition and not a by year one section of the country the
land to be benefited is just
roper location and to incor In order to do business there where he has resided the past draw back to your country to after another adopts the principle across
River in Idaho.
in more or less modified form. This is the a Snake
must be trade and in order to se­ year, about 6 weeks ago looking heat yonr orchard.
mistake
as the river
Our own neighboring state of Ore­ S oes not divide the Gem
trade there must lie some in­ for a desirable location. He trav­
| mbscription list is being cir- cure
gon now grants to the people both from the Oregon districts District
Toward inducing more eled over the entire northern sec­
The
EXCURSIONS EAST
I among the people of Mal- ducement.
trade the business tnen have de­ tion of the northwest us far east V ia OBBGON SHOUT L IN E ■ B. the initiative and referendum as State line is the division] It is
BConnty for the purpose of cided to extend free tiansportution as South Dakota and back before
plan of the company to bnild
well as direct election of its sens­ the immense
reservoir on Owyhee
fusing a 40 acre tract. ^ mile over the ferry, to all who live on he came to Nyssa. He has seen To Cheyenne, Denver, Colorado ors and by the operation of the an
River,
sixty
above its »in­
west of Ontario, on which the Idaho side and who will the famous fruit raising sections Springs, Pueblo. Kansas City, St. initiative has secured a measure fluence with miles
Snake
River. The
of Washington. Oregon and Idaho. Louis. Omaha, Chigago. St Paul, permiting the recall of unfaithful reservoir will store enough water
ile buildings will be erected come to Nyssa to trade.
was very carefully discuss- He is forme) ly from Kansas so he Minneapolis, and other points or inefficient public officers. The for approximately 200,000 acres of
The buildings will be ed This
time is not far distant when to the land. The section is especially
and
many
mgg stions offered
n ! at once. The incorpora- but the most feasible plan and knows conditions there. Isn’t it Tickets on sale May fith, and 14th, people will belong the prerogative adapted to the growing of alfalfa
proof enough that he thinks Nyssa June 4th. Xlth 18th, and 27th.
and certain fruits, an<f it is esti­
rticles of the Mnlhenr Coun- the one that seemed to conform the
best, to invest here. He has July 7th. and 29th, August 4th, of not only intiating legislation mated that the 200,000 acre tract
ricnltnral Association, call to all the requirements was the great expectation for Nyssa and and September 14th, and 23rd. but also of having all the acts of when irrigated and devoted to
its representatives submitted for intensified farming will support
coupon system: a small book of surrounding country and if you Limit, October 31st.
ratification to this court of last not less than 50,000 persons."
coupons
to
be
kept
by
each
mer­
fair is a good thing for the chant and all business men to are “blue” it would pay you to
8KE AGENTS FOB F l ’BTH EB
resort before they can become ef­
to him. if you are a pessimist
PABTICULABR.
nty and it should be supported tear ont and hand to every“ cus­ talk
fective.
In this chain of reform The initiative, the referendum
you should see him. Mr. Daniel­
iWcryone
the recall are not dr should
measures on behalf of the people and
tomer from across the river, a five son's family will be here soma day
not
be,
political issues as the term
not the least is the power of recall. is generally
cent coupon to every $1.00 pur­ this week.
They
chase.
This principle merely gives to the are measures understood.
for
the
common
A.
P.
Peterson,
is
an
inhabitant
elective power the right to undo weal that should receive and are
business firm will have
iss Ora D. Anderson its Every
its own mistakes of judgement. reciving support from men of all
name on each individual cou­ of Saint Edward, Neb., at prese nt |
Having put into office a man who
pon hand»el out. All coupons will and like his partner has been
of political opinion. The
proves unworthy of the great trust shades
be accepts ole at the ferry for traveling for some time looking
Public Stenographer
president
and officers of the Refer­
transportation across the nver and for a desirable place to locate.! Saturday evening and repose in him, the recall givee to endum League
representative
rated in the office of be redeemed by ail the firms ac­ Mr. Peterson will be in Nyssa as
the people the right by vote to of all parties and are while
members
oust
him
and
give
his
office
to
cording
to
the
number
of
its
own
of
the
Democratic
party
as
a rule
'.The Owyhee Land Co.
bear
Judge
Webster
on
soon
as
he
can
settle
his
affairs
someone more worthy. The re- are most enthusiastic in favor
individual coupons handi-d in by
of
call has been tried in various parts the principle, the best minds of
ferryman at the end of each in Nebraska. Nyssa extends a
A
OREGON the
of the coantnr and in no instance the Republican party fav<jr it
week, month or such other time cordial welcome to these men.
Good Roads
has it been found wanting.
as may be agreed upon.
also.—Caldwell New«.
BUSINESS
MEN MEET
Bought
Rohde
Ranch
»UNTY
FAIR
J .0 0 0 .
GO TO THE
CHURCH