Crook County
JotairaM
VOL. XIII
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 21, 1909.
NO. 6
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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. -
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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
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. 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-
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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
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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
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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.