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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1904)
OR STATE DUCE A BILL toraeyt to Take io be Elxef rials. ; Repreeenta- s from Colum- ling to intro- leesion proyid- ith the offices •r doing ttorneys, and ate ead the offices din* in. ys. This, he aunty reat saving to s, will more satisfac- in many other ways than is the nt system, says the Telegram, cording to the plans of Mr. jer, the County Attorney will vid a salary to be fixed by the ty officials, and the authority ch will be limited to the coun- which he is elected. There it present nine District Attor- , who are paid by the state, they are paid salaries the □nt of which depends on the of the district in which they I s. The salary for this district ore than for any other, but a a number of the attorneys get it $3000 a year. The work 1 not, as a rule, take very much leir time, and the pay is gener- considered more than suffi- t. here will be nothing in the-law is passed that will interfere j the present District Attorneys, it will not be effective till after close of their terms. All the trict Attorneys in the state at present time will hold office till r years from the last June ction. I There is nothing in the present ai of the law to provide for any ter change io judicial districts, 1 District Judges to be elected as merly. The bill will probably ist with some opposition on the rt of those who have ambitions to come District Attorneys at some ture lime. Another bill that Mr. Mavger is aiming to introduce is one provid- g for the agreement of jures in vil cases. It is the intention of tie bill to provide for a verdict hen nine of the 12 jurymen agree, ccording to the present law, one iryman can bold up a decision if mt of e can continue m stand against he other members. This is deem- d unfair in civil suits, and if the tropoeed law goes into effect it will equire four joury men to hang the nry. There is often much com plaint made with the pieseutjury ijretaM, gad Borne believe that the method should be discontinued, tent Judges be al- in that capacity. mg FORESTRY BUILDING. 3N rn manufacturers re displays at the at St. Louis want wis and Clark Cen- kbey cannot obtain as they wish to have __________ nufactures Building erected by the Exposition Company crowded, they have Chief of the Exhibits Department for ground space for an exclusive manufacturing building, in which Eastern working exhibits, embracing pen making, hat making, weaving, ehtx -manufacturing and various other forms of manu facturing ean be carried on. The E ground space will lie provided in the event the association decides to erect | building The manu- lurera will utilize Hie products while on exhibit on the by returning them to the uses for sale. A repre- of the Exposition has Chicago to consult with the leading manufacturing regard to the matter. TRUCK OIL IN CROOK. The Loveland well-drilling crew which has been at work for the past several weeks drilling for water on Barnett’s farm has found what is considered unmistakable petroleum signs at a depth of 200 feet. It is said that after passing through a stratum of shale the latter appeared to be a capping for a lake of petrol eum, some of which burned freely when brought to the surface. All signs point in a more or less degree io the existence of oil, says our informant. The Review siucerely hopes the news has a strong found ation. The absolute certainty of the existence of petroleum in any quantity would boom Crook county to the skies. SOME PROPOSED TAXPAYERS' HUSTON ’S IS THE PLACE MEASURES LEAGUE OF PORTLAND Groceries, D on C ibios Bovi» H ouston N apton . GETS BUSY. Sheriff» Will be Required to Take Address of Every Taxpaver-*New Office» To be Created. Napton & Boyd Real Estate. Grain, Flour Tropical and Domestic Fruits when in Season. Mines and Mining. The tax pavers' League of Port Provisions and Feed a Specialty. land, has proposed the following law to be presented to the coming session of the legislature: P ayette , I daho . O ntario , O regon . A tax on gross earnings of ex Ontario office: New Wilson Brick. press, telegraph and sleeping car companies, or on the real value of All kinds of Frwoh Vegetables in Season, their property and franchises Creation of the office of state ex ZEROES S-A-nLuS PORTAGE ROAD CONTRACT PENDING. aminer of accounts. Increase of terms of court in Main Street. Durkheiiner Building. When the attorneys and engi Multnomah county from five to 10. Increase of the fee for marriage neers for the Open River Associa Yearlings and Two-year-olds in quantities to suit tion have agreed fully upon the licenses from $3 to $5. A requirement that sheriffs shall specifications of the contract now in The bulls can be seen, at the “P” Ranch, and course of preperation and it has al take the address of each taxpayer persons desiring to purchase should inquire z so received the stamp of approval when he collects taxes. there of F. H. Howell, Assistant to the Gen Amendment of Portland charter as to its legality from Attorney-Gen eral Manager, who will furnish informa eral Crawford, the Portage Comm so as to lessen ccst ot advertising tion as t prices and, will sell the same- ission will authorize the immediate special assessments and so as to FRENCH-GLENN LIVE STOCK CO. r construction of the railroad by provide a district plan of street improvement by which a number which the products of the Inland Empire are expected to be trans of streets may be improved at one 4$ ... Represents the.... § ported around Celilo Rapids in time, Bays a Portland paper. The report goes to considerable « their transportation to market via £ Home Insurance Co., of New York, length to argue for increased taxa the Columbia River. Liverpool, London & Globe, To enable shipping of tlieir im- tion of express, telegraph and mense cereal crops at low cost, the sleeping car companies. S Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia. “Through the development of Í $• great saving in freight rates being OFFICE WITH BIGGS & BIOGS. Bums, Oregon. S the incentive, the people of the business,’’ says the report, ‘ there SlxanilTO, Oreg-on Corner South of Lunabuig & Dalton’s. country tributary to the Columbia has been created of late years types « River organized the Open River of business and creation of values Association to hasten completion of that are not reached under the pre 'll the Portland Railroad, for which sent system of assessment and tax the General Assembly made pro ation and yet represent millions of & COMMISSION MERCHANTS visions by its appropriation. This capital. 9 While doing business justifying Fireproof building 100x600 feet, 150 feet two stories in height. association, acting for the people to SUCCESSORS TO TUPKER & WI LSON. a capital of many thousands of be most benefited, now purposes to Special Attention to Wool Grading and Bal stand back of a contract to build dollars, an express company, for ing for Eastern Shipments. and equip the road for the sum cf example, might have but a few Dealers in Blacksmith Ceal, Flour, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Sulpher, the appropriation, $165,000 al horses, wagons and some office fur Wool and grain sacks and Twine, Grain and Feed. Highest price niture as its tangible property, though engineers agree that the paid for Hides and Pelts while its stock might be worth amount is insufficient. Stock Yards uuith al the Latest and Best Rather than take any chances on more than par. In this state Faeiities for Hand ing Stock failure to have the improvment shares of stock in corporations, ALL WORK CJU AR* completed and in successful opera other than banks, are not assessed, Mark Goods Care of “ S. W. Co. ” ANTEED. tion, the farmers are willing to have but the tangible property is assess T. C. CONDON, manager. a contractor agree to construct the ed direct to the corporation. Tele Burns, Oregon Main St road and make up an deficit that graph companies are assessed on í ■■ ................. may exist, in addition to the ex- their wire mileage, the number of penditures of the amount fixed by their poles, instruments, etc On its face the absurdity of this method the Legislature. is apparent and its inequality All the interested parties are evident.” agreed upon this method of bring AHERICAN PLAN The duty of the stato examiner Having n wly furnished several comfortable rooms ing about completion of the work, of accounts would be to establish a ONTARIO, OREGON. obstacles that before exift to enter for the occupance of private patients, I desire to an uniform system of accounts for all ing into suoh a contract have been nounce that I am ready to receive surgical or merlica removed by the agreement between counties; to examine into the ac caseson reasonable terms. counts of all officials and into state the Portage Commission and the O. Rites $2.00 and $2 50 per day. institutions; to ascertain the stand R & N. officials as to right of way ing of all bondsmen of state and Pleasant Quarters provided for and deeds for the property at issue county officials, and to verify the have passed from the railroad to Obstetrical Cases. This modern new hotel was only recently opened to the character and amount of all assets the commissioners. and securities held by public of public. Harney County people will be always welcome EXPERIENCED NURSES IN ATTENDANCE . It is understood that the contract ficers for public account and courteously cared for. A first-class bar in connection. I for the construction will be award (lias. E. McPhoeters, Propt. ed to the contracting firm, the sup LIVERY BARN IN CONNECTION. Adam George, Lawen, Oregon is port of the Open River Association Burns, Orego... being behind the contractor, the or preparing to winter 600 head of ganization thereby being in a posi stock—cattle or horses—cheap as tion to aid and assist in the work to the cheapest. »aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa%^^v^ -4------- insure the contractor againBt loss’ and to prevent failure of the plane Alfalfa at Geer A Cummins. for which so much earnest effort has been put forward by its mem HORTON A. SAYER, Propts. bership individually and collective SftM BAILEY, proprietor, ly, This waB deemed a more busi nesslike [way to handle the proposi fine Wipes, Liq 'ors and Cigars tion than for the association as au organization to undertake perform P^ppts for Mainland Club V/b rkq ing the labor involved, but the con dition thus created will be almost CLUB ROOrMS IN C JNNICTION EVERYTHING Fl-ST CLASS. the same thing, with the advantage Courteous aod obli<jin4 Mixolo<ji>t5. Nearest Sawm il to Burns. Good Road. of having the details under control of persons thoroughly practical in handling them. He is Prepared to fill orders for Anything in his Line. GIVE HIM A CALL. M. L. LEWIS FIRE INSURANCE. SHANIKO WAREHOUSE COMPANY, General Storage, Forwarding WILSON & ASHTON Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing. Wagon Work. Harney County Hospital THE CARTER HOUSE. Fire-Proof, Modern, Elegant. All Outside Rooms— Near Depot I THE HOTEL BURNS BAR. i URNS MILLING CO. i Rough and Dressed Lumber, I I Rustic, Flooring, Moulding, I Finishing Lumber. i Lumber Yard in Burns. WANTED— Agents, Hustlers, Salesmen, Clerks and everybody who wants to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send 50c for ‘‘Tips to Agents.” Worth $50 to any per son who sells goods for a living. If not satisfactory your money back. Circular for stamp. The Dr. While electric Comb Co , Deca tur, III. George Sizemore, a prominent attorney of Burns, registered at the Carter House yesterday.—Ontario Argus. Paul was in the city from Mothers Be Careful. ta Saturday. He reports >ra*>le excitement in that sec- I of the health of your children. rer the oil signs.being found Look out for Cough. Co'ds, Croup farm of D H. Barnett, save ami Whooping Cough Stop them iu time—One minute Cough Cure rineville Review. Harm «o’ln« that, as usual, the dis- is the beet remedy. less and pleasant. Sold by Burns’ wm quite accidental It ■ Druggists ' ut made by a company boring _____________ il. i ut on the contrary was the The Windsor, under the manage-1 It of a patient hunt on the part ment of C. B. Smith A Co , is one .eral farmers for something of of the most popular resorts in the leasurably move value than oil the Haystackers—water But interim. Finest of liquors and discovery was the signal for a cigars, billiards and card .abler and expert mixologists. > 'nstration, just the same. SANTA CLAUS ■MB LEWIS & McGEE, Propts. And «very article is Ruaran* teed. Come in- take a look at a beautiful display of Will soon be li< re blit we are prepared to meet him now with all kinds of New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete. Fresh Teams Horses boarded by the day, week or month. Special care given all stock Xmas we Special accommodations for Commercial Men Cor. First and B Sts., Burns. Oregon. JEWELRY On the counter you will also find catalog illus trating thousejid* oCu—« JOHN McflULLEN, Ni BUY HERE H M. HORTON City Drug Store All the latest styles end improved photograph} u«e to be bail Profile Panels, Artist’s Proof and Post elain piocess Photos finished in up-to-date biyie upon application. All sizes from the smallest locket picture up to an 8 x 10 finished in Aristo Platino or on any of the American papers. O. W»ry oppesIl-Ft st NsGoea! Bank. * turns. THE WELCOME PHARMACY Fitnr. T THE UP-TO-DATE PHOTOtiKAPItEil. THAT’S ALL «4 d ; <1 If you want the very beat value* for your money » Oregon. J «n: tstns-t :trizu: HOPKINS <fc GARRETT. Manufacturer* and dealer* in SADDLES and HARNESS. Bridie;«, Spurs, Whips, Robes: Rope*. Etc. If your stock are ailiw* in am way come and get some Security Stock Remedies: (rail cure, liniments, blisters, etc. Also poultry food. Address, Burn», Oregon. I r