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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 5, 1907)
THE 4 SIOKNIXG OKEGOXIA!1. SATURDAY, OCTOBEK 5, 107. SPLENDID YIELD BAKER COUNTY Crops of Grain and Fruit Are Heavy and Quality Is of the Best. FARMERS BUSY IN FIELDS Dry Cultivation Proves Kxtremely Successful Where Water Is Scarce. The Cry for New Railroads Is Heard on Every Hand. BAKER CITT. Or., Oct. 4. (Special.) One of the most prosperous years in the agricultural history of Baker County is the present, and the farmers are now busily engaged In bringing in a golden harvest of grain and fruit. The yield of grain this year has been as heavy as the record, and the quality Is of the best. For several weeks past farm hands have been busily engaged In reaping the grain, and now they are working from early morn to late at night in threshing it and getting It ready for shipment. The acreage of wheat and oats in ,, Eaker County is larger than ever before, and there is a heavy yield. A large amount of this grain is being raised by dry farming, which has proved a great success in this section of the country. On the farm of M. S. Bond, two miles from Baker City, a yield of 55 bushels an acre Is reported, and the yields from other parts of the valley where dry farm ing has been tried show that it is equal ly successful. A trip through the valleys of Eastern Oregon reveals that all available ground Is being used and where water cannot ""be had for irrigation dry farming is re sorted to. Every two or three miles can be seen a thresher and its crew busily at work. Everybody is rejoicing over the success of the farmers, which means prosperity for everybody. Ine yield of oats has been as large as that of wheat and the quality could not be jetter. Irrigation Brings Wealth. One of the greatest factors in bringing prosperity to the people who live at the door of Baker City is the 1 .rge Irriga tion project of Smith Brothers, which will place 10.000 acres of land under cultiva tion. This large tract has heretofore yielded nothing but sagebrush, but now that water Is at hand it Is yielding thou sands of dollars in wheat and oats. More than 1000 acres of this land has been sold by the company to small farmers in five. ten, 20 and 40-aere tracts. The soli is fertile and when water Is turned on It produces enormous crops. It is also suit able for the raising of fruit and next year mora than 100 acres will be planted in apple trees. The alfalfa crop this year has been very heavy, and the farmers have either secured three crops or cut two crops and left the last one for pasture. There is no danger of a shortage of hay this Win ter for sheep and cattle. The cattle rais ers and sheepmen are enjoying their share of the general prosperity, for na ture has provided bountifully for them in every way. The ranges have been bet ter than for years. At the present time the car shortage is affecting the hay crop, for It is impossi ble to secure cars to ship the product, and it is being stored here in warehouses. More than 400 tons are now on hand awaiting shipment to Portland, and hay Is coming 'In every day. The price and demand for hay have never been better. The quality of the crop is of the best. It is selling for $15 a ton In this city and the demand for it on the Portland mar ket is very strong. It Is feared that un less the shortage is relieved in a few days the price will fall. Railway Badly Needed. Not only have the crops been bountiful In Powder Valley and the immediate vicinity of Baker City, but the glad smile of prosperity Is seen In all parts of the surrounding country. In Eagle and Pine Valleys, about 40 miles east of Baker City, the crops have teen wonderful. The fruit is going to waste because of lack of transportation. Thousands of boxes of pears, peaches and plums have been brought to this city and shipped to vari ous points, though it Is estimated that only about half of the crop has been har vested. All the people of these two val leys are awaiting with eager expectancy From the Rubber Counter Some Unusually Good Bargains for Saturday Only Dr. Fuller's -French Douche, something new, regular $2.50, for Sj1.73 Ladies' Comfort Syringe, never before sold anywhere for less than $3.50 special $2.89 Lister's Sanitary Diapers, 1 dozen in package ....oOt Lister's Towels' sold in two sizes 30J and 40j Rubdry Towels, medium size, just what yon want fox the bath, regularly 35c special 29j Twin Nebulizer, sprays both sides of nostrils at once, price $1.25 Invalid Rings, all kinds, all sizes, up from ' .81.75 Bed Pans and Douche Pans, iu enamel, granite, rubber and zinc, np from $1.50 Remember We Are for Burnt Wood and Leather Pyrographic Machines, from $1.50 to 7 Agents for Farny Carburetor, only 52. OO New Plaques, Panels, Ovals, Furniture, novelties in wood and leathers; finest line of wood already burned, making very pretty presents and souvenirs. SPECIAL FOE SATURDAY. Teddy Bears, 3-ply, ring top, ready to hang Satur day special 9 Panels 3-ply, size 6x16 inches, mottoes, fruits, flowers, faces, etc., regular priee 25c Special Sat urday 14 Panels Extra large, 6.24 inches, many patterns, large selection, regular 35c Special Saturday. 17 Free lessons at any time. Special designs on wood or leather. Come in and make us a visit you are always welcome to look around and see all the jretty ideas in this wonderful art. First floor. All Telephone Orders Care fully Attended to Satisfaction Guaranteed Exchange 1 1 Home Al 139 the building of the Bagle Valley road, which will give them transportation and increase the value of their land. At present land there Is selling at 1100 an acre, and will increase very rapidly if transportation la assured. Only' a few thousand dollars remain to be raised by the local people who want .the road to insure its being built. Everybody is re sponding liberally to the appeal of the committee that is soliciting funds. Mem bers of the Eastern syndicate that is backing the road have been over the pro posed route, and are more than pleased with the outlook. The building of this road will mean in creased prosperity for Baker City, for It will open up many mines that have been undeveloped because of lack of transpor tation. Promising mines have changed hands and development work is being pushed in anticipation of the coming of the railroad. Many new buildings are being erected in Baker City. There is at present in course of construction the Eagles Aerie, the Kinghts of Pythias' Castle, a new business block by Charles Palmer and hStoddard Brothers' mill, "besides a large number of fine residences. There is not an empty house In town that Is habitable, and the demand for residences fr ex ceeds the supply. FORESTRY CLERKS WANTED Civil Service Commission to Conduct Examinations. OREQONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 4. The forest service is in need of clerks for Uie offices of various forest supervisors, and the Civil Service Commission will hold examinations throughout the West on November 1, to procure a list of ellglbles. Men are pre ferred, and In fact required in some of the offices remote from civilization, but there are some vacancies open for women. All applicants must be over 18 years of age. The clerks who are appointed will re ceive anywhere from 1900 to J1200 per an num, but notwithstanding they may be assigned to duty in the forests, or where ever the supervisors have their offices, they will be expected to pay their travel ing expenses to the place of employment, and must expect to pay for their board and rooms. - Clerks will be expected to be proficient In typewriting and stenog raphy, and must be able to care for cor respondence in the absence of supervisors. The examination will cover spelling, arithmetic penmanship. letter-writing, copying, shorthand and typewriting. Among the places where the examination will be held are the following: Oregon Portland, Astoria, Baker City and Eugene. Washington Tacoma. Seattle, Port Townsend. Belllngham, Spokane and Walla Walla. Idaho Boise and Moscow. Full details regarding the examination can be had from the Civil Service Com mission in this city. Another general ex amination will be held October 16 ana 17, to procure scientific assistants for the Department of Agriculaure at salaries ranging from JS40 to J2000. NEVER MARRIED MAE WOOD Piatt Formally Denies Woman's Claim to Be His Wife. NEW YORK, Oct. 4. United . States Senator Piatt made formal denial today that he ever married Mae C. Wood, who Is suing him for divorce, alleging that she was married to the Senator Novem ber 9, 1901. The denial was snade In an application in court today by his attor neys for authority to examine certain papers in the case. The Senator In his petition asserted that she had never made a claim to hira of such a marriage until December 24. 1906. but had tried to extort money from him. More than three years after the date, on which she asserts she was mar ried to him. the 8enator asserts, she was threatening to sue him for breach of promise and retained a law firm of Rich mond, Va., to act for her. " BUY THEM NOW. Ladles' coats and surfs at Le Palais Royal, and save money, 375 Washington street. New Firm In Charge of Plant. CHEHALI3. Wash.. Oct. 4. (Special.) C. L. MacKenzle. of Colfax, and Ed. Riggs. of Marshfleld. Or., purchasers of the electric light plant from Harry West, took charge of the business Wednesday. It Is their intention next Spring to In crease the capacity of the plant and put in a day service to supply light and power for local use. Eczema, Skin Diseases Cured by The Household Sursson." Druggists re fund money If Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Heal ing Oil fnlls. 2fle. Weather Cottages Tell the weather changes 24 hours ahead. - A wonderful thing. Prices 50 to $2.50. Also Thermometers for the dairy, bath, oven, cold storage or sick room Sold on 1st floor E President's Cabinet to Be the Same Next Session. MANY RUMORS , AFLOAT Each Member Has Been Retired on Some Pretext or Other " by Gos sip, but Roosevelt ' Says All .Will Remain. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. i.-vf"rom present indica tlons President Roosevelt's cabinet will remain intact during- the coming ses sion or congress. On his return to Washington the President put - a quietus on the numerous rumors of contemplated retirements and ex pressed entire satisfaction with his official family as now constituted. He admitted that there had been some dif ference of opinion as to nature fakers, and more or less hostility over his spelling reform, but, these two inci dents barred, the official family was living In peace and harmony. Cabinet retirement rumors are al ways revived during the Summer sea son. No sooner does the President so to Oyster Bay and his cabinet scatter to the four winds, than the discovery is made that first ' one and then an other member of the cabinet is going to retire, either of . his own volition, or because of friction. The past Sum mer was more than replete with re tirement stories; In fact at one time or another every member of the. cabinet, save Secretary Garfield and Secretary Straus, was slated for retirement. Yet we have the word of the President that all are to remain. Do Not Talk Too Much. When Secretary Metcalf went to Oak land and gave out the story of the trip of the battleship fleet to the Pacific, and when this story was flatly denied by Secretary Loeb, it was Immediately concluded that the President would be looking for another Secretary -of the Navy. Then Mr. Bonaparte had a few flippant remarks to make about trusts under Investigation and prosecution, Just about the time Judge Land is im posed a ridiculous fine on the Stand ard Oil Company, and the Bonaparte retirement rumor sprung Into exist ence. Tn each instance It was said by Dame Rumor that the President was dlsplensed because these cabinet offi cers talked too rtrtch. But rumor was wrong. Secretary Root has been retired on paper on many occasions, and for various reasons. He was retired because of 111 health, but since he has been at Muldoon's he has recovered his health. Then he has been retired because it was said he did not approve of many, of the radical moves of the President; 'again, because he persisted In forcing himself into the Presidential race. But the Secretary has declared that he is not In the race for the Presidential nomination, and the word of the President is ample to dis prove the report of friction between the Chief Executive and the premier of his Cabinet. Taft Is Still There. Taft was retired over and over again because he intends to run for the Presi dency. It was said he would retire so as to give his entire time to promoting his own political interests. Yet the Presi dent seems to know nothing of the con templated retirement, and Taft himself has never made a move that would indi cate that' he Is tired of his present job. In fact It is hardly likely he would have made his present trip lf-e contemplated retiring upon his return. The Secretary of the Treasury has been retired In the papers because he collected- a campaign fund three years ago. and in doing so accepted money from some of the wicked corporation men. Judge ' Parker and others have been hurling all manner of charges against Cortelyou, and he has been accused of all kinds of in famy in connection with that fund, but the President seems to regard Cortelyou as favorably now as he ever did, and it is significant that Cortelyou still presides over the Treasury Department. And those who ought to know predict that Cortelyou will bo In the Cabinet up to the time Roosevelt retires from the White House. The fact -that Gilford Plnchot is a close personal friend of President Roosevelt Is NUKE CHANG S i ' IJ'J Have You a. Good THERMOMETER? Storms and bad weather are predicted, and you should have one, and a good one. We have, a complete line of the Taylor Bros. Standard Thermometers and Storm Glasses See the window display. Prices ranging from 10t to $15.00. Responsible for the reported retirement of Secretary Wilson. As a matter of fact there is no member of the- Cabinet better suited for his place than Wilson. The Department of Agriculture never had a more practical, sensible head than it has at the present time; none of .his pre decessors ever did as much for the Ameri can farmer as James Wilson. It is not likely that the President would sacrifice such a man Just to bestow an honor upon his friend Pinchot. Moreover, Pinchot has made forestry his hobby, and he is better satisfied as head of the forest service than he would be as head of the Agricul tural Department. He does not need the extra salary; in fact he does not use that which he Is now entitled to. He does not need the honor, for he has that whs he is. So this combination of circumstances has put the Wilson rumor on the shelf. The ' one remaining member of the Cabinet whose retirement was predicted, is Postmaster-General Meyer. The charge was made that Meyer was a mere figure head: that he knew nothing of the work of his department, but merely O. Kd. matters submitted to him by his subordi nates. But it turns out that Meyer is a rather advanced thinker in regard to postal affairs, as evidenced by his advo cacy of the parcels post law and the postal savings bank, and the very fact that he is the nrst -ostmaster-Menerai iu champion these moves promises to make them live issues before the next Con- j gress. Meyer may have been slow catch ing on, but he has hold good arid tight, not only of his desk, but of his depart ment. Thus it happens that thousands of col umns of Summer gossip are disposed of In a brief sentence from the President. The Cabinet will remain unchanged, for the time being, at least. CALE -PARTY IN CONTROL Expected Only to Ask for Territorial Government in Alaska. SEATTLE. Wash.. Oct. 4. (Special.) Unless the Alaskan Republican conven tion to be held at Juneau on November 14, goes away from the Cale leaders, the delegates will content themselves with a demand for territorial government and will not attempt to critize Governor Hog gatt. Some of the more radical territor ialists want to condemn Hoggatte's op position to home rule, and as the conven tion is overwhelmingly antl-Hoegatt the Cale leaders say they will have difficulty in preventing such, an expression of opinion. There is no doubt but that Cale will be indorsed for re-election and that he will not only head the delegation to the Re publican National convention, but will also be chosen Republican National com mitteeman. Cale was elected for his first term as an Independent, but his control of the Republican convention Indicates ne will ask a oartv nomination next Sum mer. There is talk that the Democrats may indorse him. MON'TESANO PLANS CANNERY Commercial Club Satisfied Industry Would Prove Profitable. MONTESANO, Wash., Oct. 4. (Spe cial.) The project for ,a cannery at Moritesano. which the Commercial Club has had under consideration for some time, is now an assured fact, for at the last meeting a committee was ap pointed to organize the association. The plan is to have all growers of berries and small fruit to become stockholders, it being modeled after the Berry Association at Puyaliup. The committee, which the club sent to Puyaliup to Investigate the Indus try as carried on there, made a very satisfactory report. Comparisons of soil and climatic conditions clearly showed that the Chehalls- Valley lands while very similar to that of Puyaliup, possessed the advantage of being bet ter drained, contained more sand, and were less liable to attack from frost. In fact that berries, small fruits and vegetables could be grown here to greater advantage if given the same attention and practical cultivation.- CITY MUST PAY FOR CRTJSHER Court Finds Chehalls Had Not Ex ceeded Legal Debt Limit. CHEHALIS, Wash., Oct." 4. (Spe cial.) Judge A. E. Rice, of the Lewis County. Superior Court, yesterday ren dered his decision in the Chehalls rock crusher case. The court holds that the city was not. In excess of Its indebted ness on July. 1905. The case has at tracted considerable attention locally. In October, 1904, the City Council con tracted with the Austin-Western Com pany for the purchase of a rock crusher. An injunction against pay ment of the bill was secured in the Superior Court by certain parties who felt that the price to be paid was ex cessive. The basis of the proceedings was that the city was over Its debt Perfumes and Toilet Articles for SATURDAY You will always find all kinds of toilet and theatrical make-ups here in abundance, and at the lowest prices. Pompeiian Massage Cream, reg. 50c special - 32$ Ingram's Milkweed Cream, reg. 50c special 36 Dr. Charles' Flesh Food, reg. 50c special 36 Spiro Powder, reg. 25c spL...17? Pond's Extract Cream, regular 25c special 18 Woodbury's Facial Cream, reg. 25c special - 21 Satin Skin Cream, regular 50c special 39t PERFUME SPECIALS. Triple extracts, finest quality, very lasting. Guervin's French Flora Ex tracts, regular 50c oz. ; odors of vio let, La France rose, carnation, migno nette, heliotrope, crabapple, Jockey Club; Special today, per ounce 19c Mad e limit. Judge Rice" holds that on the date named the city was not in ex cess of its Indebtedness limit and Judg ment Is entered for the plaintiff, C. H. Smith, representing the Austin-Western Company. IIOQUIAM COUNCILMAN QUITS Shaw Tires of Work for Which He Receives Only Criticisms. HOQUIAM. Wash., Oct 4. (Special.) At a meeting of the City Council to night J. C. Shaw, Councilman from the Fourth Ward, resigned. Speaking of his resignation, Shaw said: "I resigned because I had gotten tired of being cussed while serving the public without remuneration. I am not a candi date nor will I be for Mayor at the coming election. I am through with local politics." Wireless Station at Astoria. ASTORIA, Or., Oct. 4. (Special.) Birch & Jacobsen have been awarded the con tract for the construction of a wireless telegraph station and tower for the United Wireless Telegraph Company, on the hill south of this city. Work on the erection of the station was commenced today. H One Day More of Our Every Day Leathers at Special Prices Just received from New York, latest in style, shapes, colors. Prices in this selection..$l-$4 Goat seal leather Bags, very strong, will be a good wearer, sell for $2.25 special 9S Very fancy and nobby Bags, in shades of tan, brown, black, heavy metal frame, regular $1.25 special 89 One good enough for any one, the new "Venetian handle, inside pocket, leather lined, tan, brown, black, regular $1.50 special 95 Save Your Pictures and Keep them Right Photo Album Sale We want to close out a line of Squee Gee Photo Al bums. Every .one in first-class condition; good covers; well made. A look will convince you that this is an extra good bargain. Squee Gee Albums, reg. 40c special 15 Squee Gee Albums, reg. 50! special 19J Squee Gee Albums, reg. 65c special 25 Squee Gee Albums, reg. 75c special 25 fc Squee Gee Albums, reg. $1.25 special 35 Here is a very neat thing ROYAL Duplex Matts, each holds two pictures. Get a dozen and try them. For 24314 pictures, reg. 40c doz.. 9 For 3y2x3y3 pictures, reg. 55c doz 12 For 214x414 pictures, reg. 55c doz.- 12 For' 34x44 pictures, reg. 65c doz..... I04 For 4 x5 pictures, reg.' 65edoz..... 19 For 5 x pictures, reg. $1.00 doz..,. 1 25t m Correct Clothes for Men TTHEN we sell you Benjamin Clothes we save you money. You pay no more for them, Made In New York as they are, than for other clothes, ami these are better tailored. . This label means much if you care to know your Clothes are well made And there's the Cor rect New York Style for which you pay nothing. Buffum & Pendleton, Inc. 311 Morrison Street HAND SAPOLIO FOR TOILET AND BATH Delicate enough for the softs! skin, and yet efficacious in removing any stain. Keeps the skin in perfect condition. In the bath gives all the desirable after-effects of a Turkish bath. It should be on every wash stand. ALL GEOCERS AND DEXJOaiSTS FOR WOMEN ONLY Dr. B&nderson'a Compound Sar in and Cottou Boot PUla, th best and only reliable remedy for FEMALE TKOUBLF8 ANU IKREGL'LARITIKS. Cur. tba Jioat obstinate case In 8 to 10 days. Trice $2 per box, or 3 boxes $5. Sold by druggists everywhere. Address Dr. T. J. PIKRCEL 161 First sftr?. Portland Orsgron. TODAY BIG po. (Hi A Positive Cure CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm Is quickly bMored. Give Relief at ! Obcc It Cleanses, soothes, p beaU and protects the diseased mem brane. It cures Ca tarrh and drlTAi Head quickly. Be-U ft V FF VFR atorea the Senses of lilt 1 1 Li (LilV Trjte and SmelL Full size 60 cts.. at Druggists or by mall; Trial Sisa 10 cts. by n-olL Kly Brothers, 66 Warren street. , New York. Biff Cm H.SM'lfaiHI I reaiwir lor Gonorrhoea I (4iMt. Bpormatorrhaa. White, unnatural diJ ehargM, or ftnT inilaaftma (U mMotoa. tion of nnnti, BMtf BTHeEvani OhemioAlOo, Dram. Kon-aatrlngni SoM by Drnacists, ' or Mnt in plain wrapper, by xpm., prepaid, fof si.ro. or J nott!, a.7 Business and Pleasure When you buy a pair of glasses at this store you buy them at the lowest price that is business. Si ' tVl vl. itj a msnnwrm. 33 -Ahiiiiiati,.l3 After you have bought them at this store and wear them, that is pleasure. We examine eyes, fit glasses and fill oculists' prescriptions in a scientific man ner. Visit Our Optical Department FIRST FLOOR IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR ' SOAP SALE