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Crook County Journal.. PraiiKHKu KvsBr Thuibiut at tub JOVKXAL ri'DLISIUXG COMPANY W. T. Fouls, FrawR County Official I'apkk. Ibe .loi'HKAL is enU'mi at th iiwtuftic tlie Frintvilie, Jrt?,, for IraiiBHii.itftun tiirmitjlithe U. S. r...uls worn! class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATKS . IX A1WANCF O.vs Ykar. M.JO Hi i Months 'v Xhkkb Months THURSDAY, JANUARY 1. 11)03. Those states which are wise enough to return the same men to the Senate and the House year after year are the ones who actu ally participate in the profit by national legislation. We want a correspondent in every school district and to such are prepared to make a liberal dis count on subscriptions which will help to pay them for their trouble in furnishing items. We will also furnish stationery. Theodore Roosevelt will, it is generally conceded, begin his first regular term in the presidency in 1905 and will probably be elected for a second term in 190!). Then, following precedent, he will be again eligible in 1913. The coal famine and the death and destitution that follow are not the fault of tha coal merchant or of the coal cars but of the hun dred thousand or more loafers who folded their hands in idleness last summer, or were active only in dynamiting and murdering those who tried to dig coal. There is a general trend of rail roads towards this part of Oregon and in order to take anvantage of the boom when jhe does strike here we should be preparing for it Considerable good work has been done along certain lines, but more is needed and a county board of trade would be a good thing to handle this matter. One of the greatest needs of this county at the present time is a county board of trade which could set before the incoming immigrant the benefits to be derived from settling in our midst. The days of isolation are pu&t and are rapidly fading into a dim memory and if we are not up and doing we are certain to fall by the wayside and not get our just dues. There are many other things that can be taken up by a county board of trade that would "be of immense benefit to this country. In the first place the matter of county divis ion would come under the super vision of this board and would be a part of the business that it would handle. A elight canvas of this subject among our citizens would, we believe, bring to light the fact that many of them have something of this sort for some time past. This subject should be taken up and discussed and the feeling of the people of this county ascertained in the matter. Any one having anything to say on the subject will gladly be given space in our columns for discussing their side of the question. That ienater. At this time of year there is con siderable discussion as to the ac tion of the legislature in regard to the election of a U. S. Senator and . much speculation is being indulged in as to the probable effect of the voting for Geer for that place will have on that august assemblage. From our eastern Oregon ex changes we find that there is a strong sentiment in favor of the delegation from eaBtern Oregon favoring a man from our part of the state. Should this sentiment gain strong foothold it will deter mine the election of the Senator, as it will be the deciding factor in the contest. While the Journal has no particular choice for Senator at this time, we would favor a man from the easiern part of the state all things equal, preferably to one from the western part us a matter of loyalty more than any thing else. There is plenty of good timber to select from in the state and there is no reason to doubt that there is is pood material for tv represen tative in the upper house of Con gress us there is for the lower. Among the probable candidates that mav bob up is Jonathan Bourne Jr. Mr. Bourne is a man who has large interests in" eastern Oregon and Washington and is more or less identified with this part of the state in many ways. Should he make a fight for the place and show any considerable strength there is little doubt but he would get a strong following from the ranks of the democratic mem bers from the eastern part of the state, which would add a danger ous factor in the race against the western man. However a dark horse may loom up and thus put to fight the dreams of many that are now thinking over the situ ation. We do not believe the ballot will e clear when the box is opened the first time and not for many ballots thereafter, so there is plen ty of time for thought on the sub ject. Perhaps the time taken up in balloting for a senator may be better spent than in framing use less laws that will never be en . Croaked IMvr llKiiieiiliti. Irrigation In his message to Conress, the President barely touched upon the subject of irrigation, to the great disappointment of the enthusisasts who wish to see the desert blossom as the rose. Probably the Presi dent slighted the irrigation matter through no indifference or failure to appreciate its importance, but more because of the fact that ir rigation has become a settled Gov ernment policy and no one needs to be impressed with the necessity for it. The economy of spreading waste water over waste land is so apparent to all that the only ques tion now is, how to distribute the aioisture to the best possible ad vantage. This is a question to be submitted to the engineers, not to the President. Ways and means are what the country is looking for now. The negatives come very nearly niiiMiig an ainrniauve in tlie case of irrigation. Putting together two worthless, useless, and some times- really obnoxious elements, we have irrigated land, the finest in the world. Back of them is another negative, another worth tess and useless element which could he made to improve the plains and itself at one and the came time the barren mountain peak upon which the snow falls to melt and give, us pur mountain streams, each a blessing to the husbandman on the plains below. Reforestation of the peaks not only would produce much valuable tim ber, but would conserve - and dis tribute more gradually the snow water. Instead of a mighty spring freshet when water is not needed hy the agriculturist, there would be a gradual and constantly in creasing flow throughout the early summer, and the high-tide would be reached in (he hot season when the parched plains open to receive the rainfall which never arrives. At the same time a sturdy fonst would spring up upon the mountain-top, .which, if intelligently thinned and replanted from time to time, would be a mine of wealth in itself. Here we hive three use less possessions, which nc(d only man's intelligent direction to make them work for the good of the country. Telegram. A Ulhero see It We cannot but wonder what frame of mind Bro. Holder of the Prineville Review was in when in his la.st issue he says Eastern Ore gon does not want the Senator. Why this statement should come from him, who, heretofore has al ways made it a rule to ask for "everything in sight," is a qimtion w; cannot fathom. Antelope Her- Id. Albert Yoeum made a visit to Haystack the first of the week. The Hash Bros, camo over to the Christmas sled, hnd are visiting friends. F, Forest went to Prineville the 20th and brought home a load of flour. B. F. Wilhoit and wife went to Prineville Sunday afternoon and returned Tuesday evening. A party of young people met at Mrs. Forest's ou Sunday afternoon to practice songs for Christmas. Don't forget the basket social at the school house next Wednesday evening. I here will be an enter tainment and a watch party also. Several of the boys were made happy on Christmas by being pre sented with a turkey bone and a clothes pin doll. If you want to know the local happenings subscribe for the Week- Owl, published every Friday by Messrs. Merril and Messiuger. B. F. Wilhoit and K. Messinger went out on the desert to hunt for ducks last. Saturday, 1). A. McDowell and son Oliver paid Prineville a visit on Satruday Ask Oliver what got the matter with the hack- J. B. Merril and Lee Smead left the 20th for Shaniko, and were to be back for Christmas, but we ex pect the bottom of the roads have dropped out as they havo not re turned yet. A party met at Mrs. Merril's on Tuesday and popped and strung corn for the Christinas sled. After this was finished games were play ed ami coffee and cake served. The Young People's Library So ciety holds its meeting every Fri day evening and is well attended The question for discussion, last Friday was: " Resolved that the extension of the Columbia Southern Railroad would lie a benefit to the people of Crook county," and was decided in the affirmative. The following new officers were elected to serve for a term of two months Walter Messinger, president; Hiram Hash, V. P.; Kellv Messin ger, Secretary; Albert Yocum am Mr. Brown, Sargent at Arms. The mcetmi! on January 2, l'JOU, is to 'lie a general business meeting. RcjMirt of District No. 18, for the month ending Dec. 19, 1902. Xo. belonging -. . . . Ill " of days taught 20 " of davs attendance 303 " of days absence. .. . 17 " of lemes tardy..." 91 B. F. U'n.ilorr, Teacher. A CiiiusTMAS Si.kkiii Deciding that Christinas should not pass without old Santa Claus visiting the children and trees of the right kind being scarce in this neighbor hood, several young men assembled at the school house and construct ed a sleigh and harnessed up u deer. The sleigh was beatifullv decorated and heavily ladencd with many nice presents. The crowd came early in the evening and several Christinas songs were sung by the young people, and the little folks favored Santa with the "Shoemaker Song," while a quartet was sung by the young men. Then every one lis tened for the tinkling of the sleigh bells, and soon they were heard. The curtains were then drawn aside and sure enough there was, "Old Santa," with his deer and sleigh, the later bearing a heavy weight of toys and useful presents. Santa then welcomed the children and gave each a stocking or sack filled with nice candy, nuts and popcorn. The presents were then j called off and delivered to the owners whose faces became covered with smiles. It being early in" the evening when "Dear Old Santa Clause" drove away with his deer and sleigh, the happy crowd wish ed to remain awhile. Songs were sung, music and games played till the hour of eleven, when all bid each other good night ui d started for home to rest and dieatn of a "Happy Christmas Dai ." XAX I'orgrr rnplureil. From Detective Joe Day, of Port-' land, who is in Shaniko today, wcj learn that Krnust Cashel, who is a fugitive from justice for foigeryl and horse stealing committed near ; vaignry, i. w, jy,, umaila, was captured at Hay Creek yesterday by Ahek Pennycuick, mounted police of Calgary, N, V. Ty., after a chase of six weeks, going over a distance of about 1300 miles. Krnest Cashel's forgery and horse stealing was committed with the name and from a man by the name of Belt, and Cashel is also wanted to account for the sudden disap pearance of this man, who was last seen in the company of Cashel. The man Belt's cabin was found overturned, and as it is now forty degrees below lero in that country, hy chopping a bole through the ice and throwing a man in, all trace of him would bo lost for several months and very probably forever. This is thought possibly to bo the way Belt was disposed of. Cashel had about five days the start of Policeman Pennycuick, who has followed him through Victoria, B. C, Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Oregon. 7 raco was made by hotel register, and other little incidents, but principally a saddle, which Cashel had stolen, and which was following him from place to place. The Portland detectives woro noti fied to look out for this man and the saddle, but the person who wis detailed to search the union depot express office for clew to the man or saddle, returned with no trace of either. Mr. Day, jyho has a reputation for shrewdness not to be questioned, was not satisfied with thi report, went to the union depot, and shortly came upon . n questionable looking package, which, upon oK'iiing was found to bo a saddle with a flour sack stamped "Calgary Flour Mills" wrapped around it. This was con clusive evidence to the detective that he had the right saddle, audi as it was consigned to Shaniko, Joe Day and policeman Penny cuick came up Iwre as soon as pos sible, where they found a man had registered at one of our hotels by the name of "B. Nail Moosejaw," on Saturday evening and next morning hnd departed with the driver of a freight team (or liny Creek. Cpon questioning the hotel clerk about the man, together with the peculiarity of the name and address, the officers concluded they were on the track of the right man, so next morning Mr. Penny cuick started south to overtake him. Word had already been telephoned to the sheriff of Crook county to look out for him at Prineville, hut be learning the man would stop at Hay Creek, started to Hay Creek to intercept him, with the result that the man Cash ed was captured there. Shaniko Leader. x i Toys! Toys! Toys! FOR FOR THE 01RL5 AND BOYS Kach succeeding year I havo made strenuous en deavor to securo every novelty sullablu for the Christmas season, This year my efforts have , been redoubled with the result that my stock is the most completo of any to lie found I s 1 -IN PRINEVILLE. An examination will convincu you. Useful Toys and Amusing Ones. Mechanical Toys. Wagons for big and little boys. Dolls' Car riages, Dolls' Dinner Sets, Musical Toys, Tops, Boys and Rattles of all i.orts. Jtlocks and (lames. . One of Our Books are a present Unit anyone would appreciate. Come In and See Them You can choose your gift according to the taste of your friend. Mall Orders Promptly Attended to I. MICHEL. ym wmyBwBm r i M rk 'V '? it V M I 5 MiiBiAlAAliSiAiliAAAAAil,AAA The Bon Ton Lunch Counter Is the place to get a good un al at short order day or night. Wo also carry a good slock of lunch goods. Confectionery, Tobacco and dinars , ('all when you're in town and you'll come again. J. I-. CAMPHLLL & CO., Props. Sr-V John Henderson and William Pollard have bought the White A Combs saloon. These gentlemen are too well known in this county to need my introduction and we hope they may meet with the patronage they deserve. The firm will be the same as it was formerly. Henderson A Pollard and they will conduct a first class house in every particular. W OLD COURT HOUSE STABLE ' W. H. SMITH, Proprietor Livery, Feed and Sale Stable S'cial attention paid to transporting passengers to and from Shaniko, and taking parties to the pine woods or elsewhere. g tT'li'Xm reasonable. Prineville, Oregon 1 Fall and Winter I I Opening 3 h Kens and Womens Under clothing, in th latest styls and weaves. . . SWEATERS IN OREAT VARIETY A complete line of Indies', dents' and Children's Shoes. An elegant assortment of Jewelry direct from the manufacturers RED FRONT BAZAAR A. TYE & BROS., Props. Reliable Merchants Christmas Event PRINCE HENRY K.N.tr. OVERCOAT PRESENTING DISTINCTLY NEW FEATURES IN CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER "HIS T M A H, with iu pleasant traditions, religious signifi. caiice, and feasting, is likewise a time for dress, Usually it can be depended nm to bring with it the real winter of the North. A good time to pick out the Overcoat and Heavy Suit, and here is the best place wc know of to find just what you wish. Our winter showing is unusual in many ways, but notably so in the striking styles displayed. Quality has been our watch-word so long that we presume everyone understands it. This upocinl offering includes n large variety of the match less K. X. & F. garments, guaranteed by the makers and by us OVERCOATS MEN'S SUITS FURNISHINGS