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Crook County JotairaM VOL. XIII PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 21, 1909. NO. 6 4 MAYBE HARRIMAN WILL BUILD A RAILROAD Threatening Statements Continue to Be Made by General Manager O'Brien Wizard Still Juggles with Choice of Routes General Manner O'Brien of the Hurriman lines in Oregon hus jiiHt returned to Portland iroin a trip to Chicago, where he vinited the hen (I offices, and say that he anticipate orders to commence work on (lie railroad to Central Oregon within the next sixty days. The choice of route 1 dill up in the air lie ). Personally he favors the Deschutes Kivcr route, although the cont of the contitruc lion ia fitr greater than to build either from Shaniko or to extend the for vail in v Kaxtern. lie gives the estimated cotta of the three route to Redmond, each approxi ninli ly 125 mile long, aa follow: From Shaniko $!KX),000. Corvallis A Eastern 12,000,000. Deschutes Route 1,500,000. The Oregoniun hat the following interview: "Authority will probably he given ua to start work on the Central Oregon line within the next two month," said General Manager O'Brien, of the 1 Iarri (ii an line upon hi return venter day from an extended trip East. While Mr. O'Brien's trip waa largely a personal one, ho dropped in at Ilrr.imin head .ua ten in Chicago and New York and talked business with the head of the system. Borne of thin talk naturally, wat about the mid Ore gon project that promises to be Oregon' biggest piece of railroad construction during 1009. 'They are figuring out which in the bent route to reach the Central Oregon territory," said Mr. O'Brien. "We have several alternatesurveys reaching the same district. Just which is the most practical one to build, gradis, ccat of operation and difficulty of construction being considered, i what has not yet been decided. "I favor the Deschutes route be cause I think we will get the best grades, capable of the easiest opera tion, that will in the end prove the most economical line to build and maintain. It is naturally a line of low grades following very closely the Deschutes River for a . long distance." "Three different lines into in terior Orogon are being considered fcr the Harriman line. One is up the Deschutes, another south from Shaniko, being an extension of that feeder of the O. R. & N., and a third is the extension of the Corvallia & Eastern east from Detroit, across the summit of the RANCHERS KILL 4371 RABBITS Jacks Are Easy Game in the Deep Snow Contlnutd on pug 4. During the big snow of the ten days' cold period, Jan. 6 to Jan. 15, the ranchers living on Poverty Flat, between 6 and 9 miles north west of this city, organized a big rabbit hunt. In 'one week they shot 4,371 rabbits, the highest single day's score being 1,004, with an even 1,000 the concluding day. The hunters believe they have broken all records for rabbit ex termination. The snow was so deep, 22 inches on the level, and the cold so severe, 29 to 35 below zero in the nights, that the rabbits, losing all their animal sagacity and fieetnees of foot, roamed about in droves like bands of sheep, seeking for food that was not, except under the heavy coverlet of snow. J. T. Creamer, with Fred Grimes, the SALE WILL CONTINUE ALL MONTH Odd s & Eids SALE 10 PER CENT FREE GOODS GIVEN AWAY Take advantage of our Odds & Ends Sale. We have decided to continue it during this month, to close out all our winter goods, preparatory to invoicing. BE SURE TO CALL. If you don't see what you want, kindly notify us of what you want and we will try to hunt up a bargain for you. Pi IP? Ladies Outing Flan nel Night Gowns, reg. 75c vol. now 55o Reg. tl.25 val now.. 95c Ladies heavy outing flannel, beautifully trimmed, $1.75 value now $1.25 Ladies heavy outing flannel night gowns, embroidered, reg $2.50 value, now $1.85 Childrens and Misses Outing Flannel Gowns. , . .45c to 55c Ladies Heavy Outing Flannel Petticoats, now 55c One-Third Off on All Ladies and Misses Suits and Coats Dont overlook this department many new suits and coats re cently received, & being bought at a bargain we can snow you the greatest values of the season Infants Fancy Jackets Beautiful finish, (15c, now 40c Knit Jackets, extra wrm, $1.25 now 0!)c All Wool Sweater Jackets, 75c to 1.25 Stork Diapers, $1.00 to $1.25 per set Odds & Ends Sale includes 25 pieces Outing Flannel heavy weight, long knap, best colors, regular 12 Jo values, at 9c Extra heavy outings, regular 15o values at HJc Heavy Fast Color Dress Flannelettes includes blues grays, reds, browns, regular 12Jcat 10c Fine Dress Flannelettes in polkadotsand other fancy patterns, during sale 12c Best Quality Heavy Kimona Cloth finest ever brought to the, town, selling until this sale at 20o . . . . 161c Ladies Fleeco Lined Hose, "Eiffel" brand, reg 20o values at , 14c Ladies Fleeco L.ned extra Heavy "Eiffel" brand, regular 35o values 25c Ladies Famous "Black Cat" Hose, regular 15c 10c Men's Clothing Odd Suits, values $12.50 to $20.00 at less than half price. Odd Pants, values $2.50 to $6.00 at one-naif price. 4 doz. Odd Dress Shirts, values $1.50 to $2.50 98c 5 doz. Odd Hats at 85c Overcoats closing out odd lots at One-third off. Boys Short Pant Suits MOTHERS We are putting out abotit 2 doz Boys Short Pant Suits, ages 3 to 10 years, at one-half regular price all good weight, but odds. Don't overlook these. Ladies Comfort Fleece Lined Shoes regular $2 00 grade at .' $1.60 $2.50 grade nt .'..,....$2 00 Odds & Ends of Slipper Stock at Cost Womens Low Top Felt Lined Slippers, $1 val at 65c A few doz. pairs odd pairs Ladies and Childrens Shoes at ono-half price. - n.j. v ii Pillow., genuine feather, reg. . . Knitting cotton for tieing com- ) liilw1'" lone lur zoo Cotton Blankets, Genuino Army Blankets, Sheetings, Outings and Calicoes, all with the-profit taken off. a Comfort Odds and Ends of Crockery, Glassware, Tinware and Kitchen Specialties at about half price GROCERY SPECIALS Canned Jama and Jejlies, regular 20o val, full wt 12o Campbell's Condonsod Soup, asstd flavors, reg 15c 8Jc Soft Shell Crabs, 1 lb full wt, reg 40o at eaph. .' , . .25c Canned Hominy, 2 lb tins, reg 15o at 3 for 25o LADIES FURNISHINGS Ladies Fine All Wool Vests, Black, reg. $1.06 89c Odds and Ends in other linos at one-third off Ladies Heavy Wool Gloves, 50 and 75c odd pairs at 33c Odd pairs of Ladies Winter Hose in both Fleeced and Wool, Shawls Fascinators, Flannelette Wrappers, Kimonas, at less than first cost C. W. ELKINSBig Department Store Prineville, Or eaders of the bant, shot 80 rabbits without moving from a spot where he shot the first one, and this man killed 94 that day. Shotguns were mostly used, though some of the men had rifles. Not long ago a big rabbit drive was held on Agency Plains, near Madras, this county, with rather disappointing results. Another drive was held by La moots ranchers, 22 men slaying 355 rabbits in six days. In the present drive, during six days from 5 to 13 men killed 4,371 rabbits by actual count, but of course the high score was due to the deep snow. The Poverty Flat ranchers say they have materially helped the ocal merchants in their business in preparing for this hunt. Six new guns, valued at $150, and some $300 worth of ammunition was used. Cartridges are now at a premium in Prineville. Men like B.Dinwiddie and A. Kester, who could not personally partic ipate in the hunt, contributed their share of ammunition. Notwithstanding the large number of rabbits killed, there are still hundreds of rabbits left. The men are, therefore, preparing a second concerted crusade against the peits in the form of two parties, the losing ride to furnish an oyster supper. In every section of Crook and neighboring counties the rabbits have died by scores and hundreds as a result of the deep snow and bitter weather. Unable to make tbeir way across the helds or in the juniper timber, the rabbits have traveled along the country roads in swarms. Every rancher going along these roads, nearly, has a dog with him and these hounds invaribaly gave chase to the rabbits. Today it is impossible to pass a hundred yards along any road without seeing the carcasses of one or more rabbits lying torn and bitten to death by the way The does don't eat their prey, but the coyotes do and the latter are enjoying a veritable least, borne ranchers are beginning to figure out an equally effective way of kill ing off the coyotes. So hard put to it have the rabbits been for sustenance that in some instances they have trotted along the main streets of this city It has been possible, even, to knock them over with clubs. PRINEVILLE HAS NEED OF FIFTY MORE FIREMEN This Was the Gist of Speeches Made at Annual Banquet Report of the "Great Spludge" Given by the Fire Department Information About Public Officers The prime need of the Prine-1 carts, a hook and ladder truck and ville Fiie Department is more big hand engine or pump. . . men. While the citv baa fire "alWDUu uivio mm, - i ii a 11 says me nre cniei, "to handle appa- rfttnfl. Dnr nam.n ipa rapv .ffi. onire 100 men tn nrnnerlv tianitlal ...... r. r.. j cieni lor their number and we tf fhA VAllai Ka 4vA aavh . I 1 ... . .., .... v. iwu uio vuiu- nave enough when it is only a panies show an active membership false alarm, but when we have to of less than fifty. go op against a real lire, we are This is the main ooint emnha. 8Dort- We have enough to handle ' I i iv. - i - i . We need another full company for annual banquet oi the department th. hook and ,ad(W lrnev .nA 1 . a W J t iir th 1 list xnuay evening ny vv. I. conl(1 nM .nnth nn lhn King and Fire Chief B.F Johnson, hand eng;ne- And by the way uu. utpon that old band pump is all right affaira of the department than any when handled , . It u d other two mn in tha rilv Rnth .... ' , ior two lines ol hose with pressure .us.y urgcu w eeu o, "eer to that from the hydrants." urn iirniM Linn, nun nni.fi .nnwnn I ... . . r 1 - . i nsra it la H ift firemen in vuuviuBivciv mat ino way to c- Editor Journal Will you please publish the answers to the following questions: 1 Who are the county officers? 2 Who are our representatives in the state legislature? 3 How many state senators and who represents this senatorial district? 4 How many congressmen have we and who are they? 5 Who are our state officers? 6 Who are the cabinet officers? Please publish as soon as pos sible and oblige, A Reader. complish this was by the enroll a m mem oi every business man as well as other property owners and every abiebodied male citizen, as members of the fire companies. W. F. King furthermore strongly urged the purchase of a chemical engine, and while he realized that it would require effort on the part of the city to secure it. said it would be a good investment and that the proper way to get the move started was to get the ques tion under general discussion. The suggestion made by both gentlemen was that every business man and property owner in Prine ville join the fire department. If they are too busy or have not the inclination to attend the regular monthly meetings let them pay the 25c fine and give the organization their hearty support in every way possible. The initiation fee is only $1.00. Unless this is done, or some other action taken to keep up the interest in the fire department, it is the opinion that the volunteer department will go to pieces and the city will then lace the propo sition of keeping up a paid de partment. N As a matter of fact about one half of the members of the fire department at present are not property owners and have nothing to protect from destruction by fire, These young men, together with about 25 property owners have up to this time, protected all the property in the city. In the opinion of Chief Johnson this is not right. Mr. King wants (1) The county officers are: Judge, H. C. Ellis; clerk, Warren Brown; sheriff, Frank Elklns; treasurer, W. F. King; assessor, J. D. Lafollette; school superintendent, R. A. Ford; surveyor, Fred A. Rice; commission era, R. H. Bay ley and James Rice. (2) H. P. Belknap of Prineville and H. A. Brattaln of Paisley repre sent this district, No. 21, embracing the counties of Crook, Grant, Lake and Klamath. (3) Thirty senators. George H. Merryman ol Klamath Falls repre sents this district, No. 17, comprised of Crook, Klamath and Lake coun ties. (4) Oregon has two congressmen V. C. Hawley and V. R. Ellis. (5) Governor, Geo. E. Chamber lain; secretary of state, F. W. Ben. son; treasurer, G. A. Steel; attorney general, A. M. Crawford; superintend dent of public instruction, J. U. Ackerman. (6) Secretary of state, Elihu Root; secretary of the treasury. George B, Cortelyou; secretary of the Interior, James R. Garfield; secretary of war, Luke E. Wright; secretary of the navy, T. H. Newberry; secretary of commerce, Oscar Strauss ; post master general, George Von L, Meyer; attorney general, William H, Moody; secretary of agriculture, James Wilson. There it is. Fifty firemen Prineville, where one hundred are needed. One hundred ninety-one voters cast their ballets in the city election last month. There are too many that "don't belong." The Prineville Fire Department certainly did itself proud in the way of a banquet and "Great Spludge" at the annual meeting last Friday evening in Belknap's Hall. The firemen with their families and invited friends at tended to the number of about 130, the program was excellent, and the banquet, served for the firemen by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church, waa one of the finest ever served in Prineville. It filled a "long-felt" want. This function was different from the annual banquets given hereto fore in that the previous banquets were all "stag" affairs, while this one was for "yourself and lady." . At about 6 p. m. the company began to assemble in the lodge room of the second story, and shortly after 7 the program com menced with selections by Mor gan's orchestra. The following numbers were rendered, each being of Bpecial merit. program. Vocal solo Miss Ella Daw- Reading Miss Leila Garfield Piano duet. .Misses Estes and Crooks Selection Orchestra Vocal solo Miss Lorene VVlnnek Vocal duet Mlag Conway and Randolph Ketchum B. F. Johnson, who presided, then announced that a committee had been appointed on refresh ments and that the committee was now ready to report, and that the to know why the property owners company would now go down and business men do not owe their stairs and receive the report. On encouragement and support to the reaching the banquet hall an in- organization to the extent eug- viting scene was presented the nested. They fail to Bee why the long tables loaded with all the fire department, which is self-sup- good things such only as the Pres- porting, should not have the active help of these property owners who are not members and who con tribute nothing to its support, yet have all the benefits of protection from fires as a result of the efforts of others. byterian ladies of Prineville are able to bring together. The motion was made unanimous and each one present proceded to adopt to himself whatsoever por tion of "the report" that looked good to him. There was chicken, It is this very sensible appeal ham, salads, olives, pickles, jellies, that is desired to be put squarely breads, iruits, pies, cakes and ice up to the property owners who are cream, coffee, cocoa, and most doing nothing to build up the everything else that's good, with a department and increase its effi- cigar for the men who smoke, the ciency. The firemen are not beg- last with the compliments of Mr. ging for financial support. They W. F-. King. only want the co-operation of I Mayor D. F. Stewart was called those who have property to protect upon for a speech and he made a and their assistance to protect the good one. He said: "I have done property of every other resident in pretty well before, but have never the town. The wav to cive this done quite so well as I have to- tl o I assistance is to join the depart- night." This sentiment so exactly ment and heln keen alive the inter- filled the bill that it brought forth 4 . I est of the fire fighters in the or- three rousing cheers for the mayor. ganization. The possibility of fire W. F. King and Fire Chief B. is a constant menace to property. F. Johnson spoke at greater length, The best way to fight it is with a the principal thoughts of their ad solid organization of firemen, and dresses being covered in the first - ' i that is just what those who know part of this article. best are asking for. At the close of the banquet the There are two companies now company dispersed with many organized, with an active member- pleasant memories of the occasion ship as stated of less than 50. The of the 1909 annual "Great Spludge" eauioment consists of two hose of the firemen.