AT SAME POINT psny’s several thousand head of Roosevelt’s personal guard on his
PLAINS TUB
RATE
REFUSAL
0p
HARRIMAN PEOPLE
sat
SMrthtre Mess ClaKly Allied
Tkeir UOM Than The Sumpter
VafiapspPaturitliiii.
With
beef cattle which passed over the
mountains several days ago about
twelve miles above Vale enroute to
Winnemucca, Nev. whence they
will be shipped to the company's
big feed yards in California, and
fattened during the approaching
winter to supply their meat market
in San Francisco, 6ays a special
from Vale, Malheur county, of Nov
28. It will be perhaps a month be­
fore they reach Winnemucca.
L. B. Rinehart, of North Yakima,
Washington, and several other cat­
tle buyers are in this couuty buy­
ing cattle. They have purchased
several hundred head from cattle­
men, who fear the snows of the
coming winter. Mr. Rinehart, who
was a cattle buyer in this section
over twenty years ago, secured one
band of splendid cattle at $12 per
head, with calves included and al-
falfa hay at $3 per ton.
George McKnight, a prominent
sheepraiser of Heppner, Oregon,
has been in the valley buying hay
to feed bis bands of sheep, which
will winter here. He has several
thousand head and secured enough
hay at from $3.75 to $4 per ton.
trip to the World’s Fair.
A man who drove over from Hot
Lake to Union is said to have rela­
ted the circumstances of bow the
filling of his teeth was carried away
by the heavy winds that he en­
countered.
HUSTON’S IS THE PLACE
I
H ov . tom N apton .
Groceries,
D on C arlo . B oyd
Napton &. Boyd
Eight thousand pounds of trout
were brought across the line from
British Columbia November 27, in
one consignment, at Northport the
larger part of which was distributed
at and from Spokane.
Grain,
Flour
Tropical ?tnd Domestic
Fruits when in Season.
Mining
Real Estate.
Mines and
Bl Announcement that the Great
Provisions and Feed a Specialty.
■ Biuthern Railroad to be built from
FB.e Dalles to Central Oregon is in
Brose touch with the Harriman in-
P ayette , I daho .
O ntario , O kkuox .
Irrigon Irrigator: Irrigon is un­
■B rests and that its policy will be
Ontario offici' : New Wilson Brick.
ique in that she has so little legal
® greeted from Harriman head-
machinery. The only sworn offic­
uarters, while its tickets are dis-
ers we have are a postmaster and
All kinds of Fresh Vegetables in Season,
enbed by Harriman employes, has
a notary public. Of course we
irnisbed a reason for the reported
leave out the school board. Our
ction of the tfknscontinental sys-
nearest justice of the peace is at
;m in preventing extension of the
Ione, and constable ditto, We
Durkheimer Building.
-
-
_
Main Street.
■umpler Valley independent road,
never had a deputy sheriff, but
f the Great Southern is built south
then we never needed one very Yearlings and;^Two-year-olds in quantities to suit.
>9
Ko
□to the Burns country it will tap
badly. However, are doing pretty
The
bulls
can
be
seen
at
the
‘
P
”
Ranch,
and
bat district, which it was the in­
well.
persons desiring to purchase should inquire
ention of President Eccles of the
Fossil Democrat: Elmer Mat­
there of F. H. Howell, .Assistant to the Gen­
lumpier Valley ultimately to
hews has shown considerable enter­
eral Manager, who will furnish informa­
each.
prise in bringing a carload of Jer­
tion as t prices and will sell the same
The TelegYam recently announc­
sey cows to^Wheeler county from I
ed, in an exclusive dispatch from
FRENCH-GLENN LIVE STOCK CO.
the Willamette valley. They are j
Mew York, that because of the re­
going like hot cakes, he has only j
fusal of the Harriman interests to
HORSETHIEVES.
four head left at W. 8. Thompson’s I
grant the Sumpter Valley a special
.... Represents the....
ranch, and, he has decided to bring
construction rate on steel rails, it
two
or
three
more
carloads
up
to
j
The Baker City Herald says that
<s
would be impossible for the smaller
Home Insurance Co., of New York,
sell in Wheeler and adjoining conn- i
two
men
accused
of
horse
stealing
road to carry out its announced
4$
»
ties. Our people are beginning to
Liverpool, London & Globe,
I
policy of extending to Prairie City. were brought from Baker City the
pay more attention than formerly
first
of
the
week
and
confined
in
<4
There can be little doubt that
Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia.
44
to the quality of their milch cows,
8
Prairie City would be the perma­ the county jail on a charge of steal­
OFFICE
WITH
BIGGS & BIGGS.
Bu, ns, Oregon.
hence
Mr.
Mathews
is
having
little
|
nent terminus of the line, and this ing horses and selling them to Mes­
trouble
to
dispose
of
his
Jerseys
Corner
South
of
Lunaburg
&
Dalton
’s.
knowledge, doubtless inspired the srs. Clay and Dunn, who shipped
»
th*m
to
Eastern
markets.
Their
Harriman action, if, as apparent in
WANTED— Agents, Hustlers,
this matter, the Sumpter Valley is names are John Hall and John
Lang.
Hall
was
released
on
bonds
Salesmen,
Clerks arid everybody
controlled by rival capital.
but Lang is still in jail.
who
wants
to
enjoy a good hearty
Those fapailiar with the situation
commission merchants
Four
of the stolen horses were the laugh to send 50c for “Tips to
point out that while the special
Fireproof building 100x600 feet, 130 feet two stories in height.
construction rate was denied to property of Jas. York. The gentle­ Agents.” Worth $50 to any per­
SUCCESSORS TO TUPKER & WILSON
son
who
sells
goods
for
a
living.
man
went
to
Omaha
recognized
hiB
Special Attention to Wool Grading and Bal­
Eccles, the Great Southern, to all
animals and is now on his way back If not satisfactory your money
Blacksmithing and
ing for Eastern Shipments.
intents and purposes, except actu­
with them and nine others be­ back. Circular for stamp. The
ality,
as
independent
of
the
0
R.
I
Dealers in Blacksmith Ceal, Flour, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Sulpher,
longing to different paries, that had Dr. White electric Comb Co., Deca­
Horseshoeing.
& N., as the other, has been enabled
Wool and grain sacks and Twine, Grain and Feed. Highest price
the brands changed on them.
tur, Ill.
paid
for
Hides
and
Pelts
to ship rails and will build. It is
Developments have come to light
announced that this road will be
Stoek Yards uiith al the Liatest and Best
in the past few days show that a
Beware of Counterfeits
constructed in time to haudle the
number of animals had had their
Faeiities for Hand ing Stock
ALLWORKCUAR-
wheat crop of 1905.
brands “worked” or changed and
"DeWitt’s is the only genuine
Mark Goods Care of “S. W. Co.”
Ever since the incorporatian of
ANTEED.
sold tn parties who shipped them Witch Hazel Salve” writes J. L.
the Great Southern Railroad Com­
T. C. CONDON, manager.
to Ontario and Huntington.
Tucker, of Centre, Ala “I have
-
Burns, Oregon.
pany its control has been concealed
» Main St.,
used it in my family for Piles, Cuts
and its board of directors and
and Burns for years and can re­
A Horse Thief Wounded.
o
officers composed of men not pre­
commend it to be the best salve on
viously identified with the railroad
The Blue Mountain Eagle is in­ the market. Every family should 1
business. This has caueed much
formed
of an attempt made recently keep it, as it is an invaluable house [
speculation because of the fact that
to
steal
a saddle horse and rig from hold remedy, and should always
AHERICAN PLAN
its charter indicates a purpose to
be kept on baud for immediate
the
barn
of
G.
A.
Miller,
near
Rit
­
Having n wly furnished several comfortable rooms
build to Southeastern Oregon and
ONTARIO, OREGON.
use.” Mrs Samuel Gage, of North
for the occupance of private patients, I dtsire to an­
and thence into California, although ter. which resulted in the wounding
Rush N. Y , says: “I had a fever
no official announcement of the of the horsethief.
Fire-Proof,
Elegant.
nounce that I am ready to receive surgical or medica
sore
on my anklu for twelve years
Mr
Miller
heard
a
noise
out
company’s plans has been made
caseson reasonable terms.
that the doctors could not cure.
Rates $2.00 and $2 50 per day.
public other than the purpose to about his barn about 9 o’clock in
All
salves
ami
blood
remedies
complete in time tor handling the the night and stepped to the door.
Pleasant Quarters provided for
proved worthies.-. I could not
Outside
Near Depot
wheat crop of 1905 the first section Seeing a man in hiB barn lot, he
walk for over two years Finally
called
to
him
to
know
what
he
want
­
Obstetrical Cases.
of the line, extending from The
This modern new hotel was only recently opened to the
I was persuaded to try DeWitt’s
Dalles to Dufur. The route follows ed, when the answer came in the
public. Ilarney Count) people will be always welcome
Witch Hazel Salve, which has com­
EXPERIENCED NURSES IN ATTENDANCE
the line of the O. R. <fc N. to the form of a pistol shot, the bullet strik­
and
courteously cared for. A first-class bar in connection
pletely
cured
me.
It
is
a
wonderful
ing
the
door
casing
only
a
few
inch
­
point where Fifteen-Mile Creek
relief.”
DeWitt's Hazel Salve
Chas. E. McPheeters, Propt.
LIVERY BARN IN CONNECTION.
empties, and from that point fol­ es from Mr. Miller’s head. Quick­
cures without leaving a scar, Sold
ly
taking
down
hie
rifle,
he
ran
out
lows the course of that stream
Burns, Orego<..
by Burns’ Druggists.
southward from the Columbia into the yard and fired several
shots at his horsethief visitor, one
River.
See the line of good substantial
It is announced that trains of the of which took effect, since blood
shoes at Miller & Thompson’s if
was
found
about
the
barn
lot
and
Great Southern will arrive and de­
you are looking for bargains.
part from the depot of the Harri­ along a trail some distance from
man system at The Dalles and the the house.
On the morning following the
company will be represented by
HORTON &. SAYER, Propts.
shooting,
Mr. Miller found bis ead­
W BAILEY, proprietor.
the same ticket and freight agent.
John G. Heimrich, of Seattle, who dle animal in bis barn lot, and it
Wines,
and
has been the principal in the affairs had on a saddle and bridle, all the
property
of
Mr.
Miller.
of the new company, will move to
Maryland Club WbSky
Portland to take charge of the gen­ Just who the miscreant was is
not
known,
but
eyjKV
indication
eral office to be established a« gen­
I CLUB ROOMS IN CONNECTION
EVERYTHING Fl
CI ASS
poiuts to the fact that hail not Mr
eral manager.
Grading for the roadbed was be­ Miller appeared on the scene juBt
j
Courteo'Js and obliging Mixolo^iîtç.
Nearest Sawm il to Burns. Good Road.
gun several months ago and it is in time, be would now he looser a
V%/^%-e**e-**eee<>eee*. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
wwww
announced has been practically saddle horse and outfit—Blue Mt.
Burns.
completed ready for distributing Eagle.
the tie» »nd laying steel Steel
NEWS NOTES.
rail* for the line have been ordered
from the Colorado Fuel A' Iron
Company, it is announced, for im­
A one-legged chimney sweep is
mediate delivery. the purenase re­ successfully operating in Corvallis.
presenting an
expenditure of
The shores of the islands in the
LEWIS
McGEE,
tiSO.OOG
Will soon be h re but
Columbia River in the vicinity of
In addition to this statement that
w- are prep n cd to
Arlington are said to be black with
New
and
Elegant
Livery
Turnouts
Complete.
Fresh
Teams
the graded portion of the line is to
meet him now with all
wi’d geese
And
be fully equipped and ready for
Horses boarded bv the day, week or
every
kinds of
The Haines Mercantile Company
trafic earlv in the coming year is
article is
month. Special care given all stock
ruaran«
the further significant statement has founded a private bank, the
teed.
that the road will be extended to people of that place tiring of de­
Special accommodations for
Betid eventually. A glance at the pending upon Baker City for hank­
Come in- take a look at a
Cor. First and B Sts., Burns. Oregon.
MP will denote that Bend is also ing facilities.
beautiful display of
■nl objective point toward which
The penitentiary al Salem has
JEWELRY
which yt.u will find on
the Sumpter Valley contemplated
On the counter you will
364 inmates, which is more than
display at
bu ding in its extension of the line the institution has had before in
also find cataloe illus­
trating
:
to I rairie Citv. for which the rails many years.
thousands
EN,
of u-«w
|J£er- to have been ordered, accord-
:
THE WELCOME
and
County Treasurer Elkina, off
Ilg to the information from New
practical
Gems
ork. when it was ascertained that Crook county, is dead at Prineville,
PHOTOGRAPHER
le Harriman lines would not of brain fever. He baa lived in
Crook
county
30
years
rr nt the special rate on steel rails
If you want the
All the latent styles and improved photography In
xnected by President Eccles ard
Two million pounds of next
verybeet values
use
to be had. Profile Panels, Artist’s Proof and
Manufacturers and dealers in
is associates.
for your money
1 year's Wyoming wool clip have been
Peace lain process. Photos finished in up-to-date
BUY HERE
contracted for 17| cents per pound.
SADDLES
HARNESS.
style upon application. All sixes from the smallest
BIG DRIVE TO WINNEMUCCA
4
| Many stock masters are holding for
THAT’S ALL
locket picture up to an 8 x 10 finished in Aristo
Bridles, Spurs, Whips, Robe«: Rope.«, Etc.
higher prices
_H M. HORTON
Platino or on any of the American papers
I One of the largest d rove of beef cat-
If your stock are ailing in any way come anti get some
Counting the secret service men.
City Drug Store
I tie that has been driven <>ut of this
Q.llsry opposl'eFirst Natforq! Bank.
*
turns,
Oregon.
Security
Stock Remedies; Gall cure, liniments, blisters,
I county for a number of years was city detectives, special police and
etc.
Also
poultry food.
Address, Hun . Oregon.
trackwalkers,
2000
men
comprised
I that of the Pacific Livestock com-
He is Pr< pared to fill orders
for Anything in his Line.
GIVE HIM A CALL.
M. L. LEWIS
FIRE INSURANCE.
Oregon.
General Storage, Forwarding
&
WILSON & ASHTON,
Wagon Work.
Harney County Hospital
THE CARTER HOUSE.
Modern,
AH
Rooms—
i TflE HOTEL BURNS BAR. Í URNS MILLING CO.
Fine
Liquors
Cigars
I Rough and Dressed Lumber,
1
I Rustic, Flooring, Moulding,
Adepts for
I
i
5
Finishing Lumber.
Lumber Yard in
SANTA CLAUS
&
Propts
I
JOHN Mel CL I.
PHARMACY
THE LP-TO-DATE
HOPKINS &, GARRETT,
and
UÎWT1
Xmas wire
Commercial Men