OREGON NEWS NOTES
OF GENERAUNTEREST
Events Occurring Throughout
the State During the Past
Week.
"Springfield Geti Nv Water Plant,
Springfield. Approximately $15,000
till b spent thii winter by the Ore
iron Power Company In bettennenti
io( the local water system. Doubling
xif the capacity of the storage reser
voir and the laying of nearly four
niilis of mains of varying s'xes and
the installation of a filler are the
larger features of the projected Im
provements. In addition to the $13.
100 to be expended at once, the plans
contemplate the expenditure of $10,
000 more In four years to meet the
.growth of the tity.
Big Seep Deal Made.
Klamath Kails. What ends probab
ty the most Important sheep deal ever
made In this region was the delivery
here by Pave Elder, of Lakev'.ew. of
J000 lambs to McKendree Arthur,
of this city. The task of driving this
big band of sheep over 100 miles was
no easy one, and several men were
necessary to look after them on the
road and see that they were carefully
pastured when stops r,e made.
SELL GYPSUM DEPOSITS
Big Cement Corporation Gets Control
cf Valuable Property.
Huntington. The lime kilns at
lime, have been closed to: the win
ter. With the announcement of the
closing of the plant also comes the
new s of the sale and the formal trans
fer of the property to the Acme Gyp
sum Cement Company to take place
December 1. This has been officially
announced and that the deal for the
transfer of the gypsum deposits
owned by the Oregon Lime & Piaster
Company along the northwestern road
i on Snake River has been consummat
ed and the company will take charge
at the same time.
With the acquirement of these pron
jrties by this corporation the largest
manufacturer of hard plaster In the
t'nited States, it is announced that a
large mill will be erected at the site
of the gypsum deposits on the North
western road that will cost $100,000,
and that construction of the plant will
t)e commenced In the early spring.
City Issues Ultimatum.
Hillsboro. The city council gave no
tice to the Washington Oregon Cor
poration, which had a franchise for
water and light, that the terms of the
contract had been broken, and that
unless a new contract were entered
Into the right to do business in the
city would be forfeited. The council
tield there had been a water short
age, and that the con:pany had not
lived up to its agreement, under the
anntract, to install extensions.
FIRST CASE IN U. S.
All Land In B g Railroad Grant Con
tended Subject to Forfeiture.
Albany. That every piece of land in
She Oregon & California Railroad land
grant as well as that actually involved
'in the suit brought by the government
till bs subjected to forfeiture if the
government wins its case is a conten
tion in an answer filed here in the case
of William George vs. The Curtiss
Xumber Company, now pending in the
-circuit court of Linn County.
Officials of the department of Jus
tice have given out assurances that
the holders of small tracts will not be
-disturbed, but It Is contended In this
case that these assurances amount to
naught and that present officials can
not bind their successors; that while
It Is the present policy of the govern
ment to leave the small holders of this
fcrant alone, their titles, too, will be
unmarketable and subject to forfeit
ure if the United States wins its case.
This Is the first case in the United
States in which this question has been
raised and its decision involves ap
proximately 375.000 acres of land, rep
resenting "900 separate sales by the
railroad company. This is fte most
valuable part of the grant, as It Is
that part lying in the Willamette Val
iey and adjacent to it and much of it
now thickly settled.
Ranchers Make Protest.
Pendleton. Believing their present
-tfnd future interests to be in Jeopardy
ranchers along Birch and McKay
creeks met at Pilot Rock to protest
against the proposed extension of the
Tmatiila project. Resolutions were
Adopted calling upon President Taft
and Sceretnry Kisher to reject the pro
josed extension.
Legal Sack 100 Pounds.
Portland. One hundred pounds
tands as the measure of a sack of po-
naw, by a decision in municipal
court. The ruling will not. be at pealed
and unless attacked will stand as the
law.
BRIEF NEWS OF OREGON
Over $5,000 Oregon Christmas trees
were shipped from Canby to Califor
nia. The first annual Snake River Valley
poultry show will be held la Ontario
January IS II.
A special election will probably be
held January 15 to vote on extending
Albany's city limits.
A total oi 11.000 turkeys were
shipped from Dougla County for the
Thanksgiving trade.
A carload of thoroughbred brood
sows was received at Bend and dis
tributed among farmers of that part
of Central Oregon.
. The coast artillery troops at Fort
Stevens are now adopting and putting
Into practice the new 19U drill regu
lations for Infantry tactics.
The Agricultural College Glee Club,
In conjunction with the College Man
dolin and Guitar Clubs, will take a
trip throughout the northern and east
ern parts of the state the latter part
of February and the first part of
March.
Actual construction work on the
Southern Pacific Company's Coos Pay
branch has been begun by Twohy
Bros., who have the contract for con
struction of the first 211 miles out of
Eugene and to bore the big tunnel
through the Coast Mountains.
A rrelirainary line has been run for
the proposed railroad from Pallas to
S lots Bay. through the timber belt ot
the Sileti Basin, and the excellent ag
ricultu-al land to the west of the
Coast Range of mountains. This pro
posed railroad is being backed by the
Falls City Lumber Company, with
head offices In Portland.
Major C. E. Dentler, U. S. A . gov
ernment Inspector with the Oregon
national guerd, is sot n to make a
tour of the armories of the state, pre
paratory to filing his report, upon
which will be bnsed the appropriat'on
for the national guard cf this state
for the ensuing year. Major Hentlir's
trip is specifically for the purpose of
ascertaining how many men are pre
pared to take the fkld if necessity
arose.
State Capital Gleanings
Governor Wist ssued a pardon for
W. E. Clark, the I. W. W. agitator,
who was recently arrested on a charge
of disturbing the Salvation Army at
its open a r meetings
William Waldo, one of Oregon's
most prominent representative men
and at one time president of the State
Senate, passed away at his home In
Salem after a lingering illness.
Acting Governor Olcott, State Treas
urer Kay and Architect Kn'ghton ac
cepted the girls' dormitory at the In
stitute for feeble minded, which has
been built at cost of $2."00. The
hospital building at the mute school
was also accepted.
Six thousand 1912 automobile tags
with duplicates, weighing 7000 pounds,
were received by Secretary of State
Ulcott. These number plates are
green with black figures, to distin
guish them from the old, which
showed a black figure on a yellow
background.
Recent testimony given before the
state railroad commission by repre
sentatives from Newport was repudi
ated by the Newport Lincoln County
Commercial Club, which sent a letter
to the commission saying that the tes
timony received was not indicative of
the feelings of the people of that sec
tion. As a parting move. Just before leav
ing for the East and bis trip on the
governors' special, Governor West
commuted to life Imprisonment the
sentence of Jans M. William Hassing
and Issued a formal statement to the
effect that during his administration
capital punishment will be eliminated
In this sttte.
The report of the second Oregon soil
survey to be made by the department
of agriculture is being mailed to per
sons in the region affected. This sur
vey covers the Marshfieid area and is
similar to that covering the Klamath
country. A third will be out In the
near future covering the Rogue River
Valley and another later on Yamhill
County.
Oregon has had sfe governors since
George E. Chamberlain assumed of
fice in 1909. He was followed by
Frank W. Benson, who in turn was
followed by Jay Bowerman. Ben
Selling was governor for 24 hours at
one time. When Governor West
crossed the Oregon state line on his
way to St. Paul Ben W. Olcott became
acting governor, making the sixth man
to bold this position.
That there will be objections from
the Central Oregon Development Com
pany to the desert land board's plan
to place control and management of
the company under a committee of
three, on the ground that it will inter
fere with development work on the
project and Jeopardize chances for fin
ishing the rest of the project, now
seems likely. The company is expect
ed to take the stand that the broad,
liberal policy of letting it go ahead
witt its work and completing the en
tire system should be followed.
PLUMBING TRUST GIVES UP
Government Evidence Against Com
bine on Coast 8trong.
Washington, The "plumbing trust"
which government official aay con
trol the sale of plumber' supplies
In moat of the Rocky Mountain and
Pacific Coast regions, ha capitulated
to the Department of Justice and Is
seeking to avoid court proceeding.
Representative of the trust will
present their Idea ot dissolution at
4 conference to be hold later In the
week.
The evidence against the combina
tion la strong. United State Plstrtct
Attorney McCormlck, of Los Angeles,
who Is familiar with th working ot
the combination, ha been ordered to
Washington by Mr. Wlckersham to b
present at the conference.
Coast Citle Win Rat Reduction.
Washington. Portlaud. Seattle and
Tacoma Jobbers won an Important vic
tory before the Interstate Commerce
Commission when that body ordered a
20 per cent reduction of all Interstate
class rates from these cltle to point
tn Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Montana, and directed that the new
rate be put Into effect January i.
I9i.
Primary Issue Raised.
Washington. In addition to choos
ing a meeting place for the next Re
publican national convention, the Re
publican national committee nt Its
meeting here on December 13 is ex
pected to go on record regarding the
presidential preference primary. A
resolution calling for the committee's
Indorsement will be brought before
j It by an "insurgent member," accord
I lr.3 to information received here.
EASTERN STATES SEE
WESTERN GOVERNORS
Special Tnln Bearing Western Gover
nors Will Tour Eastern States.
St. Paul. The governors ot 11
western states Culiforuia, Washing
ton, Oregon, Idaho Colorado, Montana,
Nevada. Wyomir.r South Dakota,
North Dakota started from St. Paul
Monday n ght on a 5000 mile tour of
the East and Middle West, carrying
exhibits of the products ot the state
they represent. The governors will
attend conferences and get acquainted
with the business men of the many
cities they will visit in an effort to at
tract further public attention to the
western country is a desirable field
for the homeseekers and the invest
ment of capital.
The governor will be accompanied
by their secretaries and members ot
their staffs. The party will be In
I charge of former Governor James H.
Brady, of Idaho, with whom the Idea
of the trip originated, and Riley At
kinson, secretary of the chamber of
commerce of Boise, Idaho.
THE MARKETS.
Portland.
Wheat Track prices: Club, 80c;
bluestem, 81tc; red Russian, "Sc.
Barley Feed, :!4 per ton.
Oats No. 1 white, $31 per ton.
Hay Timothy, valley, $16; alfalfa,
$14-
Butter Creamery, 36c.
Eggs Ranch, 50c.
Hops 1911 crop, 45c; 1910, noml
lal. Wool Eastern Oregon, 9l6c;
Willamette Valley, 15 17c.
Seattle.
Wheat Bluestem, 83c; club, 79c;
red Russian, 78c.
Barley $35 per ton.
Oats $30 per ton.
Egg Ranch, 45c.
Butter Creamery, 36o.
Hay Timothy, $15 per ton; alfalfa.
Teachers' Examination.
Notice I hereby given that the
couuty school superintendent ot
Crook county will hold the regular
examination for applicants for State
papers at Prlnevllle, commencing
Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 9 o'clock a.
in., and continuing until Saturday,
Dee. 24, at 5 p. ui., as follows:
For State Certificates (one-yeur,
five-year, life):
Wednesday a. m., arithmetic, civil
government, English literature.
Wednesday p. m., geography,
grammar, physics.
Thursday a. m., orthography,
theory and practice, bookkeeping.
Thursday p. m., writing, physi
oloiry, geology.
Friday a.' in., U. S. history, physi
cal geography, botany.
Friday p. m., school luw, psychol
ogy, geometry.
Saturday a. in., reading, algebra,
general history.
Saturday p. m., composition,
American literature, history of edu-
! cation.
For State Primary Certificates
Wednesday a. m., methods in read
ing, methods In arithmetic.
Wednesday p. m., methods In
language, methods In geography.
Thurailny a. lit., urthnjrrai'liy,
theory and practice.
Thurailny p. in., writing ami phy
alolotf.v. Friday n, tn., Thcal. Subject for
tlioU: '.rwioii liy torli, ltigtnig
work lu primary iirnilee, umiiber
work In primary grade, liuay work
lu primary grade, powillillltle ot
nature study lu primary grade,
phonic In primary grade, rhllil
study. Applicant cliooee oue ub
loot. Krlilny p. m psychology.
Not. Question ou theory nliil
practice, writing, arithmetic, phys'.
ology, mid paychology will lie the
HHiue for primary certificate ns tor
other cvrtlllonte.
U. A. FORD,
County aupcrlntcmlcut.
Resolution of Condolence.
Whereas, tbo Supreme Ruler of
the Universe, in Hi infinite wis
dom, ha deemed it tit to remove
from further association with us
on this sphere our former brother,
Harry L. Adams, a charter mem
ber of thin order and one ot the
founder ot this Nest,
We, the members ot local Sover
For Your
You will find all thing needed, such a Nut of all kind, Canned Fruit and Vegetable,
Orange, Bananas, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Gtron, Olives, Pickles, and everything
usually kept in a First Class Grocery. Remember that in our Dry Goods and Shoe De
partment you will find bargains not found elsewhere. Holiday goods now arriving.- As
usual we will have a full line to select your gifts from. Come early before the best are
taken.
The Leader
MRS. I. MICHEL, Prop.
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baAHOlCIt KINCAID
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you purchase early you have a score of shades, colors and patterns to select f rom -you
have many different models to choose from you have everything necessary to
the securing of garments which will prove an excellent purchase. Come while the
season's young.
Our excellent assemblage of BRANDEGEE, KINCAID & CO. MODELS
will delight you. Visit our overcoat department while possibilities for a wide choice
are greatest
hcliool Bond Sale.
Notice I hfrr-by given, by the undi'r
filtfned. the cnunly IreHurer if the County
of Crook. Hlale or n-in, thai. p-r-Kuanttoan
onlT of the lKanl of (II rector of
iM-hool d Int rl.-t No. , of Crook County, Ore.
Ifnn, lie will Hell for the best price obtainable,
S-O. lx per cent Itonrti, of a!(l dlstrlet on or
In-fore lite 1st diiy of lieeemU-r lull, at the of
fice of the county treaMirer In IMInevllle, Ore,
UuU-'d this SnU day of November 1H.
Hai.PI! I.. .Jokiiaw,
County treasurer of Croolt County,
Lots for Sale.
A bargain, four lots, for sale, one or
all, In most desirable building section.
Inquire before purchasing elsewhere, at
this office. 10-19.
eign Neat, No. 1SSH, Subordinate
Order of Owlr, in open lodge as
sembled, tutm (hi opportunity ot
expressing our heartfelt sympathy
to the relative end family in this
their bereavement, and extend to
thetu and hi many friend our
eincereet condolence.
RoY U. Hl'Tt.KIl,
S. R, Cool'KH, '
Wll.UHl) H. WlKTX,
Committee.
Pure-bred White Wyeiulolt cockerel
tor Ml. Hat V. Constam-, Adam
ou' Drugstore. 11 3-lf
Election Notice.
The annual election of the Prlnevllle
Klre I Apartment lorl loel and A"lt
ant Chief will tie hold at lite City 1111
In Prineville on Monday, lecemtr 4th,
HUI. Pnlli will be open Iroin 6 :'M p.
m. to 7 ;30 p. ut.
til. Hl'MMKHS,
I'reaideut Hoard of Director.
Friend Attention.
I mil working tor the $U00 prise,
lu the Pm-ltle Uoimwtend 10,(HHi con
text, tor the rnudlilnte receiving the
moMt vote. Nulmcrlptlon wanted,
new or renewal, yearly or 6 month",
price $1.00 year; fill cent", for lx
month, hIno vote ellpied from the
I'licltle HiMinnti'iid eiu li week. I mil
near the head ot llt ami will appre
ciate any awilHtniie trlveu me. Con
tint clone IKhi'IiiImt 1.
Hp Mil. J. ('. HllfcMHNII.
Thanksgiving Dinner
ja
A Bird in the hand is
Worth Two in the
Bush.
You can't keep waiting if you are going to secure
' !i an overcoat of really clever style. You must re
member this: An overcoat on your back right now,
is worth two that you might expect to own later. It
is the early purchaser who invariably secures the
smartest style and most fascinating fabric. When
C
Clifton & Cornett
AT THE OLD BRICK STORE
PIONEER
Miimifucturcr
Harness, Saddles, Chaps, Bridles,, Silver-Mounted Bits
and Spurs. Reatas, Quirts, Ladies' Stride Saddles.
E. H. Smith, Prop. Prineville, Or.
We rent house ; phone in cliHcrliv
tion. for rent 7-ruont, modru; I
room with woHalivl, pump and
chicken ysrd, HtomimiiL A Condaut.
Notice to the Public.
I am handling exprem from the rail
road lor Hire uiNurunt etagn line and
while their rtea r not tli miii I will
lie ohlled to hold any and all expras
sue until it I paid lor nu illtdldu't
com by (he stag lln directed.
Your truly, Auimr Nom.K. 11 111 tt
Brood Sow for Sale
(ood stock; almi IS tt-weck' pig.
11 -Jill J. C. Unix, Powell Untie.
For Sale or Trade.
fii Here ot I'liolce garden land nd
Jolnllig city of IVlitmlln, Wah. Ad
tire II I'. Ilogard, (entriillu, Wash.
II 30-Imp
Nolle for Publication.
lvpartmclit of lh. InlKrlnr.
V. M. Iud onww "I Tl Itollra,
llr. origin
Nnvemlier Mill, lull.
Nolle I" hereby lven thai llniflf Moor,
nf I'rltievlH. on. mi h,on A,tll K ill, mill,
limit MoiiHitcnil No, wwl. Itir nmt
w' wV nei-lluli Jy. lownlii 17 aollth. riiiia
1 !. M Illnmi'ltP Mi'rltltHll, link nltl milli'
if litl.'tilloii In mull lliml piiiiiiiiiiImIIiiii
imml, tiiNtnlilult uliilm In Hi Unit Imiv
tl.'wrllNtl. lM-htr Wnrrrtt Hrottil, iiuuly
clrh, nt hu umiv nl I'rlni'Vllte, On-on. un
Hi yml tin lr (if Jmiunrv, ItHi,
I'lnliiinnt nnmn wlliieu! IJ!t'rnw
flint, drom A. I.llll. Alvln lYtirauu, t.ll
wmlli T. 1'itrlU, nil til rrliiivlllt.ilrt-iiiii.
Il-Jil 1 . VV. MiHHIK, lUsUler
SADDLER .
of uutl dculur In