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Crook County
ouroal
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 16, 1908.
NO. 18
VOL XII
ARRESTED FOR
BURNING PROPERTY
Lark Elliott ia Jail Chirgd With
Destroying Shearing Plant of
J. N. Williamson
WIRE FENCES WERE ALSO CUT
Street EthUct ia Hi ef SUriff EIVi Cm
Mtiai OtUct With the Criam u4 Mare
Amatl Eiwlr4 U FsJlo SM
Ia rkln K. Klliott wan arrested
on Tuesday morning by Hheriff
Hiking on very strong evidence
connecting him with the burning of
proxrly lIonging lo J. N. Wil
liamson a lew weeks ago ami the
destruction ot ona ami one-half
milm ot wire fcnc belonging to the
lime (tarty about a week prior to
lib arrant.
On March 28th the shearing
plant and corrals, together with n
house and other building la-long
log la J. N. Williamson were burn
ed to lh ground, the barn alone
being saved. A tiro waa started in
the manger ot the hum hut (or
some reason, did not burn leaving
aome very valuable evidence, (or
the u ot detective that were put
to work at aoon a the authorities
were notified ot the burning. Ho
cauxe ot the location o( thi
proMrty In a rather remote part ot
the llorfteheaven country it was
tome time before the tact was die
covered. A few days prior to thi time n
sheep camp belonging to Mr, Wil
lioniHoii wait deHtroyed on a tribti
tary of the Ochoeo, about fifteen
ml lea eaut ot Trineville. Certain
evidence lain the hands ot the
sheriff lhat indicate the party or
pari ics (or there waa more than
mie man connected with the act
wirtt tho miw in both then cam a.
Th value of the property that was
destroved by (Ire was about IWKK),
only IM) of which waa covered by
insurance.
, On hint Tuesday night about one
mile and a halt of a tour-wire fence
belonging to Mr, Williamson and
on land b aaed by him, waa al
most totally destroyed by two or
more men on horseback. The
fence waa built of four barbed wire
stretched very tight, with pout a
rod apart, and aluvcs at tegular in
lerval between tho posts. Kach
strand of wire wit cut on both
iddea of every poet for a distance
of nhout a mile and otto half and
shorter distances in other place.
Other acta of the Ktme nature
committed in the dark during the
pout two moiitha have revived the
old range war tactic
About a month ago a sheep
camp, three stack yard containing
noma I '20 tons of hay and two
dwelling houses belonging to the
Mclntonh Livestock Co., of I'aulina
were destroyed by fir the same
night, although they wern not lo
cated near togother, and evidence
gathered since point to the fad
that men on horseback aftirte-d the
tires.
About the same time a mile and
a half of fence belonging to (Jeorge
Kimxel uetr l'ol was destroyed in
much the same manner a the
Williamson fence, although not so
completely, perhaps.
Very strong direct evidence ha"
leen collected by Hheriff Klkiiic
against tlie man under arrest at
present and other nrrcsta will no
doubt follow soon.
Sheriff KIkins i conducting the
case in a very thorough mannar
and will no doubt succeed In stop
ping the "range war" that ha con
tinued for several years ii-lhi
part of the state.
Under the present regime of the
Forest Service all reasonable strife
ean be and la adjusted without go
ing into the court and the inter
ests ot law and order demand that
such malleoli destruction of
projMrty must cease at once and
forever in this part of the tat.
SKULL CRUSHED
BY HORSE'S KICK
Alex Baldwin Perhaps Fatally
Injured by Fractious Horse
Thrown on Rocks
DOCTORS DESPAIR HIS LIFE
Horn Dathe Into Cloeed Wire Netting.
Cat and With Rider Goes Down
In a Heap of Lava Rock
A. A. Baldwin waa the victim of
an accident yesterday at eleven
o'clock that will doubtless cost
him hi life.
While riding an unmanagable
horse at the Davenport-Stanley
ranch between tbia place and
Bend, the horse became frightened
and ran through a closed gate of
poultry netting, throwing Itself and
rider into a pile of lava rock.
From wounds on the unfortunate
man' head the horse must have
kicked him, perhaps with both feet.
Drs. llosenlerg and Coe who
were in attendance agree that re
covery ia next to impossible, as the
skull ia crushed and the left aide of
the body is completely paralyzed
Wm. Baldwin who witnessed the
accident, says that the victim has
not uttered a word since the horso
fell and that he ia perfectly help
less, Ix'ing only able to move his
right hand very slightly.
A. A. Baldwin waa well known
and well liked here, where he has
conducted a livery and feed stable
for over a year. He is at tho
Davenport-Stanley ranch where
everything possible ia being done
rof his comfort.
Musical Entertainment
The following la the program to
be given by Mrs. Hudson and
pupils for the benefit ot the Presby
terian church on Friday evening,
April 21:
1 "Merry, Merry Are We," Cornea
llculnli Crookaitiid Mrs. kosetilierg.
2 "The First Dancing 1sh(iii
Waltx," Formiin Myrel I'erev.
it "Jj-h hylpliea Caprice Valse,"
Ilnehriiaria rglH Cle'k.
4 "Your Voice," Ifenxa Nellie
KtltllllierM.
b "Hunitartan Uhaps'Hly Hiin-uroim-,"
-Liszt M A. Wertle Foster,
0 "Heart Iream," fiamlde Lo
reoe Wlnnek.
7 "Meditation," Morrison Elvnh
DotiliM.
H "The ami the Lily," I-ange
Mrs. Oscar Hyde.
l "Light Cavalry March," (Two
pianos) Itlttcr Iva lfcxitli, Gertie
llodgi. Beululi Crooks, Mrs. Foster.
10 "Kuiibeaintf," Koiiahl lieulah
Crooks.
It "The Two Larks," Lesehctzky
Kdlth King.
12 "Dunn Ye Cry Ma Honey," Noll
Vema Howard.
IS Kiiiiir. Ni-li-eted Mrs. Hudson.
14 "Melody of Love," Engelinan
Vivian llciikle.
15 "Come Hack to Erin," Kuhe
Fane Bell.
LUTHER MOORE
CLARA HORNEY
Were the Winners in Oratory and
Declamation Respectively in
High School Contest
BETTER WORK THAN LAST YEAR
Miu Heratr Wifl Ce t. Watt. WeTta ti UtW
Moon to Balur City to Camprt im
lataT-StaU Hifk School Coateatt
Oratory and declamation held
the attention of the audience at the
P. A. A. C. hall last Friday even
ing, lhiswaithe regular annual
contest between the Alpha and
Ochoconian literary societies of the
Champions Statement No. 1
1 "Creole Love Konir." Smith Crook Uounty lligu tcnooi
Clla NellllH. I f anv vifUnrM rf imnrnvmpnt
it !. 1. 1...,,- nmii.i Ptna w.-v..-
tialop," (Two pianos i Hlssell Iva were noticeable in this year a con
Moot It. Oertle IIiHles, Beulttli Crooks v.iK in la i-tr,rila anrt
declamations, especially is mis
true ot the oratorical. The differ
ent sub-divisions of the oration
were more clearly denned than on
previous occasions. The exordium
of the different orations were juBt
about the right length to gain the
attention of the audience and pave
the way (or a favorable reception
of what was to follow. The
II. M. Cake, republicad candi
date tor nomination for United
States senator.
Mr. Cake is the advocate of
Statement No. 1 and the popular
election of United States; two years
aaro he took the stump for his sue
cessful opponent. He deserves the
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support of every loyal republican thought and composition in this
wno Deiievet in pure pontics, ine ,g wofk wftg a decided impr0Ve
macnine eieroen conueueu uis , . .
-..-: i .l ment over last year. Clearness
U J II I lllwkivtl M a rtV j-'H'iyiv p. v w mv
(Mills, but boasts that believers in
Statement No. 1 will not be inter
ested enouuh to vote at the pri
maries. This is the last appeal to
those who believe in the popular
election of United States senators
to assert the rights which the old
machine is trvine to wrtst from
them.
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Very Newest Millinery
At Low Prices
Durin g the past week our Millinery Department
has had the busiest time in its history. If you
have not already visited our newly arranged
store and especially our Millinery Department you
have v no idea of what we have to offer
you. The very newest, millinery at low prices
Comfortable Shoes
This cut docs nol begin lo represent our
shoe lines. This tlcparlmenl lias been
lilled up especially lor the comlorl ol our
customers. Il will give you pleasure lo
wear shoes bought ol us
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Fast Black Ribbed Hosiery
Hosiery last black Ircm 12Jc lo $1.00 per
pair. Have you ever worn a good grade ol
ribbed hose? We will show you the kind
to wear
Young Mens Clothing
Made up like hih
jrraile men 'a elotlitiiK
mid costs no more
Ihn n the ordinary.
Slr.es 14 to 20 years.
We ask yon to look
over this line
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Dress Skirts
Today we open up an
immense line ol the
celebrated "R. & W."
dress skirls 15 dillcr
enl pallerns in the sea
son's choice weaves
includes Voiles, Pana
mas, Serges and the
staple Mohairs. This
line is pronounced the
best on the market lor
tlie moderate prices
asked. These skirts are
on exm bit this week
Call and look through the big line of muslin underwear
not like you find at other stores
Coming as fast as express can bring them The Jack
son Corset. One of the lines will be the 1908 pattern of
the Lace Front. Prices range from 75c to $4.00.
The talk of the town could not be on a better topic than
of cur department store. It is our aim to supply every
demand for good merchandise. Our wonderful success
in celling enables us to buy in the best markets at the
lowest prices
and force are the chief elements to
be used in writing an oration, while
t the same time the language
must be elevated and refined. The
judges graded the papers on a ba
sis of sixty, allowing forty for de
livery. There were three that ran
a verv even race tor nret choice
namely, Luther Moore. Arthur
Lindhorg and Randolph Ketchum.
All three did well and it was only
after all the factors entering into
the contest were summed up that
a decision could be reached. It
was found that Luther Moore had
the highest number of points
Arthur Lindborg next and Ran
dolph Ketchum right on the heels
of Mr. Lindborg.
In the declamatory contest the
judges awarded the prize to Miss
Clara Homey. It was close de
oiflion. There were several fine
recitations and from so many good
onea it was hard to pick the win
ner.
Miss Clara Homey, the winner
ot the medal for declamation, will
go to Walla Vajl-4o contest
against Eastern Oregon, Eastern
Washington and Western mado.
Arrangements had been made to
send the winner in the oratorical
2 contest to the Eastern Oregon ora
torical contest at uaker wiy on
May 15, but the necessary funds
are lacking, and unless money can
be raised Luther Moore, the suc
cessful contestant, cannot repre
sent the Crook County High School
at that contest.
The business men of Prineville
will be asked to subscribe the
necessary amount and it is to be
hoped that they will respond gener
ously. This is no act of charity
but a purely business matter for in
sending this representative of the
high school our school facilities
would be advertised roost ettective-
ly. Should the money be raised and
Luther Moore be sent to Baker
PHv David Pickett, the alternate
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r. Chosen at ine inier-suuieiy ueumc,
3 will take his place on the team
that will meet Ihe JJaiies liign
School May 15.
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Courthoute Contract Awarded
John B. Bhipp has secured the
contract for the completion of the
new court house. The bids called
for the remodeling of the basement
and the work of the superstructure.
Two bids were received . from
Charles A. Gray of Salem, two
rom J. B. ShiDp. one from C. C.
McNeeley and one from James W.
Wright.
The contract price for the com
pleted structure is 157,000. Mr.
-bipps bond was fixed at 115,000.
At least one wall of the founda
tion will be removed and rebuilt as
t has been adjudged unsafe to pat
two-story building upon it.
When completed the new court
bouse will be entirely of eray stone
of the same grade as that used in
the foundation. The structure is
to be completed within a year from
date. The different bids are as
follows:
C. C. McNeeley will build super
structure of brick with stone trim
mings, according to the revised
plans and specifications, without
heating or plumbing, for 142,100;
provided that the county court pay
the 12500 due him on the building
before signing any contract for the
above.
James Wright bid $10,800 to
complete the building according to
the revised plans, but without
basement. As Wright and Mc-
Neelev were the defaulting con
tractors and as neither bid was
accompanied bythe proper vouch
ers, Dotn were rejecteo.
C. A. Gray bid 163.488 to com
plete the court house according to
the revised plans. The super
structure to be of brick with stone
trimmings. The bid was considered
too high and was rejected.
John B. Sbipp bid 157,000 for
an all stone building, being range
line work as basement, with gal
vanized iron cornice, clock and
tower. This sum includes the re
modeling of the basement for which
purpose 12500 was withheld from
Wright & McINeeley for work re
jected by the county. It also
includes the repointing the base
ment, rebuilding the steps,
relavine the concrete, cleaning the
yard and getting the building
ready to move into. Bid accepted.
Expert Judge of Livestock Will Be
Furnished by the Oregon
Experiment Station
GROUNDS ARE BEING IMPROVED
Ha ia CWft liftt U Cwpkt AB'Amaff
awaU Itrij im A Stum mti At4
Ink t tltt Lut MMl
Subject for Reform School
A boy about 15
REPARING FOR
COUNTY FAIR
years of age
named Franks, who has been liv
ing with his mother near Lamonta
has been the principal actor in
various escapades during the past
two weeks that should Ind him in
the reform school.
Some time ago, in company with
a companion named Cox, young
Franks took a horse and saddle be
longing to a neighbor and rode to
Bend, where the horse and saddle
were sold for $ 5. Complaint was
made to Sheriff Elkins and the
vounr man was arrested and
hroupht here for a hearing. Ar
rangements were made for his re
lease upon the payment of the $5
by his mother when young Franks
again took a horse belonging to R.
A. Kester and departed for parts
unknown. He was seen in the vi
cinity of Lamonta last bunday
morning. Nothing has since been
learned of the whereabouts of the
horse and its youthful rider. It is
thought that he is headed for The
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Dalles and will probably not Dei
arrested until he arrives there.
The men behind the Crook
County fair are taking up the work
of the association in real earnest.
Instead of leaving everything to be
done at the last moment and then
largely to chance the work this
year will go forward with a well-
defined plan. Improvements it
the fair grounds are being made
right along. The stalls for the ac
commodation of the racing stock
have been finished and work on
other buildings will be taken up.
There has been some dissatis
faction among growers as to the
manner of awarding prizes for
livestock. Not that the decision
of the judges was questioned but
the reasons for the decision were
wanted if the full benefit to grow
ers was the object sought. It was
the good and bad points of ao ani
mal that the growers wanted made
plain. In a general way any
stockman can pick out a good look
ing animal but ask him to make
an analysis of the points that go
to make prime beef stock and he
will fall down. To remedy this
defect in the awarding of prizes
and to enable growers to get the
most out of a county fair where
all kinds of stock come in compe
tition, Secretary Macleod wrote to
the Oregon Experiment Station for
an expert to come here this fall
and act as Judge. The following
is the reply:
PRINEVILLE'S
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BASEBALL AT
BEND SUNDAY
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The rrineville second team will
own the baseball season next Sun-
Hv lit Bend. Quite a crowd of
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fans will go with the team. Tht
autos have been engaged to make
the trip. The boys will leave here
Saturday in time to take part in a
fiance civen them at Bend foatur
rlAv evening. The ball game win
be "called Sunday afternoon. The
fnllnwincr will idav ball: Sichel
Henkle, catcher; Walt foster ami
Carl Hyde, pitchers; Bert Barnes
Omn Mills. C. Stearns, Pete Barnes
Mike Mitchell, Newt Poindexter
and L. Hannon. Dr. Spauldine
will nmnire. Joe Murphv is the
manager. The ooys anticipate
good time.
Oksoox Experiment Statics, 1
James Wlthycornbe, Director, f
Corvallis, Or., April 9.
M r. Puucau MacHxl. Secretary Cen
tral Oregon Livestock & Agricul
tural Association, Prineville, Or.
Dear Sir: Have your letter aud In
reply beg to say we will furnish you
a good judge for your live stock ex
hibits at your fair In October.
Am glad personally to see yon are
putting forth such splendid efforts to
improve the live stock industry of
your section. There is nothing bet
ter than good, healthy competition
at fairs for promoting these ter-
esta.
Thanking you for the invitation, 1
am, Truly yours, ,
James Withycombe.
If you care to make a saving in
your grocery purchases it will pay
you to watch the specials adver
tised by J. E. Stewart & Co., for
Saturday of each week.
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Mr the most healthful l11
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Cosh little more than the injuriou alum
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Royal you are ure of pure, healthful food.