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' i Count omnia! PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 7, HIO-L NO. 17 vol vi i r. Crook y The The Place n Michel & Grand -Wy ..-. . -kit On April 1st and 2nd. V Xaltst f)tit..ii i. Jaihitimkl 9iittry - t Xi9 of th9 7rs. d Bradford T!i Hamilton Stables l. E. tWloltSJHM, frOR. Stock boarded ly (lie iluy, week or niotilh nt KcuwiMiilili' nitfx". Hcimi'iibcr us when in l'rim villi'. KATES REASONABLE. We have Fine Livery Turnouts f"llun in Connection with the lii'ml Stable. ..Henderson & Pollard.. Wines, and f f Finest eiars Liquors, JLMCil In Stock. Country Orders Solicited First Door South ot Poindexter Hotel. THE WINNER CO., , IiirorioruteJ11103. DRUGS, STATIONLUY ANUJ UP-TO-DATE HOUSE FURNISHINGS. B. I. Michel & Co., Props. That Saves 0N All Kinds of General Merchan-ilisL- incliidiniz Furnish inn Goods for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, " Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware, ijhocs, Hats, Confectionery and Cigars. The Family Supply House Qompany, Proprietors Opening Xatost t'n adh 7fickw9ar Hi Gormley Tailor LATEST STYLES and PATTERNS OP piinjr and. Summer Suitings 9 t Hive You Money H Professional Cards. yjj Si. Ctlioll, Jfttmty-.t-Xam I'lllNKVtLLK, OREGON W. S3ar, jfttormiy rillNKVII.I.K, utXm OltEdOS 10. st'"- jftfrnrmtf-mt- JCm riUNEVHXE, OltKUON, I'ltlKKVILMC, OUEUOJi & SSrink j Jfttorn.y mmd Cimmiilw mi Xam j I'KINKVtLLE, OltKUON. I'HAK. K. KI'WARIM It. r. MaHNAF SStMn.fi cE Cdivards Physician mmm iTryiix. Ollief First Door Kant of Winnek's Drug Store. FRINEV1IXK.OKR0ON, ' CaIIh atuweml mitntly day orni)fht Of flwi with Dr, V. limner, lif-iilence comer Ut fttxl Main fttrertt. PIMNKVirXK. 01tK(iO ?. Porter, 0. 0. Osteopathic PAytiei.it ! rrinovilla, Oi'HKon. W. H. SNOOK, M. D.. I'liysiiiim ami sri;H( CULVER. ; : OUEdOK Am prepared to answer profes Hinnal en lis prompt! I'ri nevilleBil vor Lake Stage L,ine DICK VANDKRVERT, Prop. Leaves Prinoville Mniulny, Weil lu'silnyn and Fiiilnyii. Freight ami pnsaengern wnybilltil for Silver Lake anil way pohitR. L. A. Booth, Agent. Prineville-Hurns Stage Line C. G. CORNET, Proprietor Leaves Prineville for Burns Mon ifiiys, Wednesdays and Fridays L. A. Booth, Agent. REPUBLICANS NAME TICKET r Convention Nominates Candidates and Instructs Its Congressional Delegates to Vote for Son. J. N. Williamson. "We, the Republicans Oregon, in regular county convention assembled commend Senators John H. Mitchell and Charles W. Fulton and Representatives J. N. Wil liamson and Binger Hermann for their untiring efforts in behalf of the people of Oregon and their pre-eminent fitness and qualifications for the high offices held by them in the United States Congress. "Resolved: That the delegates from Crook coun ty elected to attend the Second Congressional convention be and are hereby instructed to vote for tha re-nomination of Hon. J. N. Williamson for Representative in Congress from the Second Oregon Congressional District. Fur .Sheriff, FlliNK El.KI.SS. For Clr rk, C'HAW.KS A. Gir.CHMJ.fr. I1 or Juifii, W. A. Hej.1. For County School Sup't. IV M. HoKdU. For Assessor, J. L. McC'n.i.ixii. For Surveyor, C. A. GltAVRS. For Treasurer, Otto Ghay. For Coroner, Da. C. 8. Ehwaiiw. For Commisioncr, S. S. Stkarns. If Crook county ever "leaned towards Moody" she straightened herself up at the 'Republican con vention yesterday in such a way that no room was left for a doubt as to the condition of her congres sional spine. And the -delegates to the state and congressional con ventions will go down with the iron clad instructions, adojied at the i convention, fresh in their memories. They were all there, including Mr..ylc with his strenuous objec- ion. Altogether 5i delegates, ither in person or by proxies, were entitled to votes, and they all voted. The convention met at 10 o'clock and continued in session long enough to elect M. R. Elliott chair man and urea Hfon ami J. n. Iray as secretaries. Committees were also appointed on resolutions, order of business and credentials and adjournment was then taken until 1:30 o'clock. At the afternoon session the committee on credentials reported that 5!) delegates were entitled to oto in the meeting. The com- mitee on resolutions read the in- tructions which had been drawn up in which the delegation to the congressional convention was pledged to J. N. Williamson. The motion to adopt the resolutions was questioned by Mr. l.yle who said he favored the vote being taken by ballot. Then Mr. Bell jumped to the front and remarked in a burst of eloquence that if it was to lie voted upon it should be by ayes.and naves so that every lelegate could make known to the convention and to Crook county just where he stood in the matter. The oration was greeted with a round of applause and the motion to vote by ballot was lost. The motion for adoption then lieing put was carried with only one dis- enting voice against it. The nominations were then in order. The name of Charles A Gilchrist was the only one men tioned for the ollico of clerk, but for sheriff the names of Fiank El- kins, J. S. McMeen and H. J. Lis ter were voted upon, two ballots being necessary to determine the nominee. . The final vote showed 30 cast for Elkins and 27 for McMeen, of Crook County, state of On the vote for Judge W. A. liell received ."S to John Luekey's IX. Seven candidates were in the Held on the first ballot for Com missioner, and three ballots were necessary liefore 8. ri. Stearns finally received the required num ber. ' It began to look as if the assess or's would have to go begging for a candidate. Three nominations were made before a man could be found who would allow his name to be used. It was remarked that there was extra work to do this year in the matter of taking the census which may have accounted for the reluctancy displayed in running for the nomination. Only one nomiuation was made for each of the ofliceg of surveyor, coroner and treasurer and these were accepted. The Republicans say that tl ticket put up today is one of the strongest that.has ever come before the county to vote upon, and the most sanguine opinions are ex pressed regarding the outcome of the June election. CATTLE GROWERS TO MEET Meeting of Importance to Sioi Raisers to Be Held in Port- land April 16. A meeting of the Oregon Cattle- growcre' Association has been call ed by Grant Mays, of The Dalles, secretary of the association, to lie held in Portland April 16, in Audi torium Hall, on Third street. This is the first meeting of the as sociation since it was organized at the meeting of the National Live stock Association in January. The purpose of the meeting, while not definitely stated, in the call issued, is expected to be. of course, lor the general betterment of the association, lhe pro gramme has not yet been made out, but will inciude a number of ubjects of vital importance to every stocRman. ine association numbers about 150 or 200 mem bers, and it is expected at least 100 or over will lie there to participate in the convention. Organization will also be per fected and plans for the improve ment of stock and for betterment of conditions of stockraising in Oregon will be discussed and steps taken in that direction. Probably the main object of the meeting will be to formulate plans which all of the stockmen will bo able and will ing to carry out, thus bringing con certed action to bear on the stock- raising industry of the slate. Arrangements are being made bv the stockmen in this section of ihestnte to have Lroolt county repiesented at the meeting. I.ee Wigle is taking an active part in the matter, but so far it is not known who will be the representa tives to go to Portland. RUSH TO DESQHUTES Many People Will Go to that Valley This Summer. Unless all signs fail the rush to the Deschutes country will be the greatest ever seen in the history of the state when the lands along the Deschuter river are thrown open to settlement. The lands along the two ditches are the only ones in the state under water that do not cost the settler $150 or f'200 an acre, these lands are being developed by the Deschutes Irriga tion A Power company for the stale under the Carey act, bv which the government gives title to arid lands that have been re- laimed. The cost of the lands will be about from til) to $15 an acre, and this charge is merely for the water right. The aettler se curer title to the land practically free, and homestead rules do not apply- Ollicers of the company say that they will be ready to turn the lands over to the government in- pectors in the near future, as the main ditches have been completed. When the Columbia Southern se cured title to lands in southern Oregon a prospective entry was al lowed, the settler choosing bis lo cation and securing title when the company had finally rec ived a deed. In the Deschutes tract no lands will be entered under this plan. The only way in which set tlers can be sure of their entry is by purchasing it after the govern ment and state have given deeds but at present many families are entering the region and choosing tracts which may be later given them as preferred settlers. The largest amount that can be taken by any one settler is 100 acres. There is already a demand for all hay and grain raised in the country by the stockmeu of the valley. Alfalfa brings three heavy crops each season and sells in the field at from $10 to $15 a ton. The land is from 35 to 85 miles from the present terminus of the Columbia Southern and lies along the proposed extension which will be built during the summer and autumn. STEAMER ON KLAMATH LAKE Another Boat Is to be Built to Operate This Summer on the , Upper Klamath Waters. Captain G. H. Woodbury, form erly connected with the steamers of the Regulator line, but now of Klamath Falls, has reached this city for the purpose of confering with Captain S. . Short and others with a view to having plans drawn, and letting the contract for a steamer to ply on Upjier Klaru ath Lake. The craft will be in readiness bv June 1, savs the Telegram. Captain Woodbury is secretary and treasurer of the Klamath Lake Navigation Company, known as the pioneer line, while Captain Short is vice-president and suyer- intendent. Last season the comp any had two 8tancn gasoune launches built here to ply on the lakes, one on the upper and the other on the lower waters, carry ing freight and passengers, and doing considerable towing work. The two craft were operated some what as an experiment, and the results have been so encouraging it was decided to place a steamer in service. No definite conclusions have been reached as to whether the third craft will be a sternwheel tvpe or propeller, but she will probably be of the latter class. The coming season is being looked forward to with hopeful anticipa tions by those interested in the corporalion, as the country in and about the lakes is being largely ex ploited. This has brought la the scene a vanguard of what ii ex pected to prove a vast influx of settlers. Much timber and agri cultural land it said to be open for settlement near the lakes, and as several milling and other Urge enterprises are projected, tht re- region is receiving its first real. growth. Hotel accomodations at Klam ath Falls have been improved dur ing the past year with a view to. enticing tourist travel in that di rection, inducements offered being in the nature of healthful climatic conditions, good fishing s4 the best of sport for Nimrode geaer&Uy The Soutliern Pacific, the main line from which branches tbe road to the lakes, baa gathered an amount of data of the section and its exploitation' will probably receive aseista nee front the Harri man interests. NO DELAY IN LAND ENTRIES Representative Williamson and Senator Fulton Working in In terests of Oregon Applicante. Representative Williamson and Senator Fulton last week held several conferences with Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Richards urging them to expedite action regarding timber and stone entries in Oregon. The officials gave the petitioners the assurance that the utmost haste, consistent with good administration, would be followed in dealing with all public land entries which have been made during the past two years in this state. A large force of special agent will be employed and meritorious claims will be ac cepted without delay. Congressman Williamson especi ally is working hard to secure to the residents of bis state a title to the lands which they have filed upon and which have been either held up or suspended by orders' from the Interior department. The promise from the Secretary is the culmination of effort which he has been making for several months. DESERT LAND GOES FAST Willamette Valley People Select 300 Acres Under Columbia Southern Canals Last Week. Land Agent J. H. Cook this week disposed of 400 acres of the Columbia Southern segregation to a party of land seekers from the Willamette valley. This party in cluded W. A. Rice, Jobn Hunt and W. C. George, of Salem, and Jobs Rice of Hillsboro. They took 280 acres for themselves and selected 120 acres more for friends who want lands here, says the Bulletin. W. A. Rice and John Hunt are prominent prune growers near Sa lem, and they want land here for their sons and they wish to have t place they can come to and escape -rheumatism. W. C. George runs a tig restaurant in Salem. All tb!e men will take steps at once to im prove their newly acquired land, clearing it up and seeding it to al falfa. These selections are one to three miles from the Swalrey bridge. 1 J. S. Thompson, who has bad a do2en years of experience witb ir- rigated lands in the Yakima valley is out here with Land Agent Cook ith a view to selecting lands for himself and a number of friends and he also has an eye open for a business location. He will spend some time here, examining lands on both sides of the river and be may take up a location and remain in Bend. Mr. Cook desires to get nterested in this country few people who have a practical ac quaintance with irrigation and ir rigated lands. Their influence will do more to educate land hold ers in the advantages of irrigation than any amount of theorizing and book instruction. Mr. Thomp son is favorably impressed with this region. He says wild -reclaimed land in the Yakima coun try brings $70 an acre. Mr. Cook aays there is an eager demand for reclaimed land and it is no trouble to dispose of it.