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RECOMMEND UNIFORM LAWS e l to faciliate the settlement and sale of the unsold public lands when water for their irrigation shall have I been provided for. By the act in WATER COMMISSION 10 FORMULATE question these public lands, which REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. I are embraced within the area de signed to be affected by public irri gation works, are withdrawn tem Prépaies That Laws Evicted be Similar porarily from entry, until the works These el Washington--Result of The Conference. have Been decided upon and the reclamation begun. They are then Resulting from the conference opened for entry under the home held al Pendleton last week l>i-lwei u stead act only, and the areas vary the Oregon Water Commission and ing from 40 acres, minimum, to tbe representatives of the United IGO acres, maximum; but, inas much as it will generally be found States Reclamation Service, and that in every region proposed to be the joint conference the next day at bem tiled by reclamation works pri Walla Walla of the Oregon mem vate ownership has already been bare with a like committee from acquired of properly, which, from the Slate of Washington, it has reasoi.s of necessity or advisability, deen virtually decided what char ought to he incorporated in the acter of legislation shall be recom system involved by the reclamation mended for passage to the r.ext works, the act provides that: session of the Legislative Assembly “No right to use tbe water for The members of the Oregon Water land in private ownership shall be Commission have returned to their sold for a tract exceeding 160 acres homes, and Zera Snow, the Multno to one landowner, and no sucb mah County member, said in refer sale shall be mad6 to any landown ence to the work accomp'i-hed, to er unless he be an actual boni fide tbe Telegram: resident on such land or occupant “Not o ily was the question of the thereof residing in the neighbor character of the legislation advisa hood of said land. ble considered, but the propriety of “While this provision was prob uniformity in legislation with ably designed to prevent reclama Washington. Both commissions tion works in the interests of large expressed the tentative opinion speculative landowners, it works a that this uniformity was advisable, great hardship upon tbe rancher in view of the similar climatic con who, having acquired more than ditions of both states The Oregon 160 acres, is compelled, by virture commission now has under consid of ibis provision, to surrender his eration proposed legislation in the farm ar ranch in excess of that following lines: area before being entitled to partic “First—Legislation having for it ipate in benefits of reclamation object the early determination in works.” the cheapest and most efficfcious manner of the existing water rights TO DRAFT LAWS FOR GOOD ROADS. in thetetate, with provisions for a proper record of these rights, to the Convict Labor on Highways May be end that it may be known, in con Among Proposed Mensures. nection with a state hydrographic survey, whether there is in this A dispatch to the Salem Telegram state surplus water which may be says: In accordance with a resolu devoted to a future beneficial use, tion adopted by the laBt meeting of under appropriate regulations gov the State Good Roads Association, erning the method of appropriation. held in Portland last year, Presi Mfccond—Legislation abolishing dent Scot, of the associotion, yester the miners’ inch as a unit of meas day afternoon announced the per ure and substituting a ‘second foot’ sonnel of the legislation committee, —the discharge of one cubic foot uf ns named by him, the purpose of water per second of time: providing which committee will be to draft that the ‘acre foot’ should be the and offer to the State Legislature unit of measurement of quantity — such legislation as is deemed nec the‘acre foot’being equiv lent to essary to the nest interests of the 43,fi60 cubic feet; w th provisions good roads movement in this state. likewise for converting miner’s inch The com mi (tee follows: M. A. into ‘second feet,’ making the min Miller, of Lebanon, U. J. Smith, of er’s inch equivalent, say, to one- Pendleton; W. W. Steiwer, of Fossil; fortieth or one-fiftieth of a cubic J. II Albert,of Salem; M. A. Wertz, foot of water per second, thus mak of Grant’s Pass. ing certain the present varying Among matters suggested to the and uncertain quantity arising committee, to cover which it is pre from various causes where quantity sumed bills will be drafted for pre is governed by the inch measure sentation to the Legislature, is the ment, and aiding in the converting matter of public road construction of the present water rights, the ex- by convict labor, a subject which tent of which is governed by the has been agitated quite freely the miner's inch, into the ‘second foot’ past year. As a result of the build unit of measurement. ing of tbe road between the peniten “Th ird—Legislation looking to tiary and asylum farm, which is the organization of irrigation dis nearing completion and is consider tríete, either providing for a quasi ed one of the best roads in tbe state public corporate organization tor this is now thought quite practica such districts or such amendments ble. to the private incorporation ai ts as Other prospective laws which the will enable water users to organize committee will also probably draft and take the benefits of Govern- is one permitting the County Courts mental legislation, while primarily to condetn property for the purpose for the purpose of reclaiming pub- of straightening out roads, and an ‘ lio arid lands, contains provisions other for the purpose of requiring enabling land claimants, who have petitioners for the establishment of already acquired titles, to partici new roads to pay the costs of sur pate in the use of water arising by vey and viewing. the application of the act of the President .Scott anticipates a general Government. rotising bi«r convention this year, “Fourth—Legislation providing and that there will be an attend for future appropriations under ance of several hundred delegates. State supervision and regulation The county Judge and Commission and devoting all tbe unappropriat ers of each county, tbe Mayor of ed waters of the state to public use, ¡every town or city, and the Super providing rights to attach by appro visor of every road district in the priation only, not by riparian owner -tate are considered ex- officio dele- ship, together with legislation upon gates to the convention, besides the the question of existing riparian 'County Judges and Mayors are ex tights, if any exist, and limiting pected to appoint delegations of ten ■uch rights to beneficial use This members. President Scott is urg •question involves serious questions ing the advisability of making a ft of power as well as of policy. very extensive good roads display i “Fifth—Legislation providing at the State Fair. He thinks that ■ for condemnation suits by the all dealers in and manufacturers of ■ United States in its efforts to apply road machinery should make a ■ the reclamation act to this state, special effort to place their machin I and providing likewise for rights of ery upon display at the fair. He ■ way over state lands for canals and says that one or both of the Marion I reservoirs constructed bv tbe Unit County road rollers and rockcrusb- ' ed States in its public work in eon- or will be placed on exhibition | nection with the reclamation act and that it is quite probable, if ar- “The Commission also has under r.wigements can be made, object consideration, and above outlined lessons will be giv- :> in building of had beet be made applicable to the permanent roads. entire state or be limited to Eastern Oregon. Furniture cheaper than ever be “A clause in the reclamation act fore i this town. We bought of the United States merits also an right and will sell right. The very attention which heretofore it has nut nicest in Lace and Muslin Cur received, probably from lack • f tains. Ladies, call and them— knowledge of the provision in ques Burns Furniture Co. tion. Tbe reclamation act applies Order groceries from the Miller in general to the arid states and territories, and is primarily design- 4 Thompson cloning out stock K'USTON’S ,S THE PLACE PROCLAMATION. Whereas, there was submitted to the electors of the state at the last general election as required by law, an initia tive petition for a Local Option Liquor Law; And, whereas,on tlie2 4tli day of June, 1904, the Secretary af State in my pres ence as Governor of the State of Oregon, did canvass the votes given for said law ; And, whereas, it was ascertained and determined upon such canvass that there were 43216 votes cast for said Local Option Liquor Law, and 40198 votes casts against the same, and that the ■aid la»' received an affirmative major ity of the total number of effective votes east thereon and entitled to Is? counted under the provisions of law ; Now, Therefore, I, Geo. E. Chamber- lain, as Governor of the State of Oregon, in obedience to Section 9 of an Act en titled “An Act making effective the initiative and referendum provisions of Section 1 of Article IV of tbe Constitu tion of the State of Oregon, and regulat ing elections thereunder aud providing penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act, ” Approved February 24,1903, do hereby make and issue this proclama tion to the people of the state of Oregon, and do anuonnee and declare that the whole number of votes cast in the State of Oregon for said Local Option Liquor Law was 43316 votes, and the whole number of votes cast against said Local Option Liqnor Law was 40198 votes, and that said Local Option Liquor Law received an affirmative majority of the total number of votes cast 011 said measure and entitled to be counted under the provisions of law, and that said Local Option Liquor Law shall be and is in full force and effect as tbe law of the State of Oregon from the date of this Proclamation. Done at the Capitol at Salem this 24th day of June, A. I). 1904. (Signed) GEO. E. CHAMBERLAIN, Governor of Oregon. By the Governor: (Signed) F. 1. DUNBAR, Secretary of State. (Seal) L Grain, Yearlingsand Two-year-olds in quantities to suit The bulls can be seen at the,“ P” Ranch, and persons desiring to purchase should inquire there of F. H. Howell, Assistant to the Gen eral Manager, who will furnish informa tion as t prices and will sell the same FRENCH-GLENN LIVE STOCK CO. Tropical and Domestic Fruits when in Season. Provisions and Feed a Specialty. He is Prepared to fill orders for Anything in hi: Line. SHANIKO WAREHOUSE COMPANY._ All kinds of Fresh Vegetables in Season, GIVE HIM A CALL. Slxaixilzo, Oiegon General Storage, Forwarding & commission Durkheimer Building. Qr'-i S m . l . lewis Fireproof building 100x600 feet, 150 feet two stories in height. er Special Attention to Wool Grading and Bal ing for Eastern Shipments. FIRE INSURANCE. Dealers in Blacksmith Ceal, Flour, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Sulpher, Wool and grain sacks aud Twine, Grain and Feed. Highest price paid for Hides and Pelts & ... Represents the.... Stoek Yards with all th« Uatest and Best Facilities for Handling Stock. Home Insurance Co., of New York, Liverpool, London & Globe, * £ T. G. CONDON, manager. Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia. Bu ns, Oregon. OFFICE WITH BIGGS & BIGGS. /sZVsAVsAVses/s/s. Corner South of Lunaburg & Dalton’s. M A . ■ r THE CARTER HOUSE. Job printing—The Times-Herald Main Street. « 8 merchants Mark Goods Care of “S. W. Co.” Flour AMERICAN PLAN rx^r> •- mx ^ tx ^ tx ^ x jtx / WILSON &. ASHTON, SUCCESSORS TO TUPKER & WILSON ONTARIO, OREGON. Fire-Proof, Modern, Blacksmithing and Horseshoeiug. Elegant Rates $2.00 and $2 50 per day. Wagon Work. All Outside Rooms— Near Depot ALL WORK GUAR ANTEED. Burns, Oregon This modern new hotel was only recently opened to the public. Harney County people will be always welcome and courteously cared for. A first-class bar in connection. LIVERY BARN IN CONNECTION Harney County Hospital I THE HOTEL BURNS BflR. ¡ Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 1 flqents for Maryland Club Whisky 1 1I j Having n wly furnished several comfortab’ rooms for the occupance of private patients, 1 desire to an nounce that I am ready to receive surgical < r medical case* on reasonable terms. 5PM BAILEY, proprietor. And every article is guaran teed. Come in—take a look at a beautiful display of JEWELRY On the counter you will also find catalog illus trating thousands of useful and practical Gems If you want the very bast values for your money BUY HERE EVERYTHING FWT-CLASS. | CLUB ROOM? IN CONNECTION. Courteous and obli^ipq Mixolocjijts. £ V^^^weeee-eeeeeeeeeee.eeeeesee »♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦%%%% EXPERIENCED NURSES IN ATTENDANCE Chas. E. McPheeters, Propt. t Burns, Orego. . LEWIS & McGEE, Propts New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete. Fresh Teams Horses boarded by the day, week or month. Special care given all stock THAT'S ALL H: M. HORTON City Drug Store Pleasant Quarters provided for Obstetrical Cases. Special accommodations for Commercial Men Cor. First and B Sts., Bums. Oregon. J ; URNS MILLING CO. HORTON &. SAYER, Propts. Rough and Dressed Lumber, Rustic, Flooring, Moulding, Finishing Lumber. Nearest Sawmill to Burns. Good Road. Lumber Yard in Burns. Just Ami TH’ JONES LEVER BINDER The Only Binder with a Fjy Wheel. Harvesting iracnines SELL SOLELY ON THEIR MERITS. • THE JONES CHAIN MOWER. —Not because they have once served someone’s ‘’Grandad,” but for what they’ll do for you. —Not because the price is lowest (they cost more to make than any othtr) but because they “fill the bill.” They have roused the bitterest opposition from competitors. You’ll see the reason why if jou but try them. They are thoroughly up-to-date and practical farm imple ments from tongue to tire—save time— save money- save work and worry. Come in and look them over -’twill pay you to be posted. Binder«, /lowers. Hay Rakes. Sickle Grinder«, Binder Twine. Two large new show cases and they i are loaded down with new goods. ■ We have a new and fresh Supply of TOILET ARTICLES Call and Inspect them. THE WELCOME PHARMACY omuttttnæmœw HOPKINS & GARRETT, Manufacturers and dealer« in SADDLES and HARNESS. Z3U1TTXS, Oregon THE JONES HAY RAKE. Sole Agent for Harney County Bridle., Spur», Whips, Robes: Ropes, Etc. Ji your stock are ailing in any way come and get some Security Stock Remedies; Gall cure, liniments, bi -ters, etc. Also poultry food. Address, Burns, Oregon. * I