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* to furnish water to reclaim the PRIZE LIST IS NOT A ET DTAWN IP. tract selected for it by the state, was to pump waterfront wells sunk Committee on Livestock Awards Pleads IS THE PLACE Lack of Time. on the land, and also to bring the 315.000 ACRES TO BE RECLAIMED IN IIot'STDM N AITON. early Spring freshets from the sur KLHMATH DISTRICT. Although W. M. Ladd and Rich rounding hills to the lands by means of ditches, depending on this ard Scott were appointed by the freshet water to wet up the land Lewis and Clark Corporation about Bills Introduced In Oret»" and California thoroughly until about June, and four months ago to divide the $40,- Legislatures (¡ranting United Stales Full Authority to Proceed. then pumping whatever amount 000 offered by the corporation for would be necessary to insure a crop livestock prizes, no re)x>rt has yet l-i order to enable the National after the effect of the freshet water been made, and cattlemen of both Eastern and Western Oregon charge Government lo proceed with its j ¡g goijUi Provisions and Peed a Specialty. proposed irrigation project in the I After spending considerable time that the information is being with- ' Klamath country, the States of in digging open, shallow wells, be- held much too long. They state Oregon and California will have to j living sufficient water could be oh- that if they are to exhibit, it is P ayette , I daho , O ntario , O regon . relinquish to the United States their tained to Biipply large pumps from very necessary that they at once ! Ontario office : New Wilson Brick. inteiests in the land that may be what may be termed surface water, commence proper feeding of their j uncovered by the recedence of Up it became evident that the wells stock in order to know which ani- per Klamath, Lower Klamath, and would have to be of such size as to mals lo exhibit they should be 111 All kinds of Fresh Vegetables in Season, Tide or Rhett lakes, in Klamath make the work of construction possession of the facts as to classes I County, Oregon, and in Siskiyou quite expensive, and, therefore we and awards and Modoc counties, California secured drilling machinery, and Mr. Ladd stated as yet no list The Government project included a after drilling a 10-inch hole 89 feet had been made, but that he bad Purkheimer Building. Main Street. plan for lowering the levels of those deep, struck a good flow of water, drawn up a few figures and turned 11 it Yearlings and Two-year-olds in quantities to s lakes by diverting their water to which rises to within eight feet of them over to the directors Mr. irrigation uses and by uncovering the surface of the ground. This Scott says that he does not remem The bulls can be seen at the ‘ P’’ Ranch, and submerged land that can be used 10-inch hole was drilled in the bot ber bow long ago they were appoint persons desiring to purchase should inquire for agriculture. there of F. II. Hotcell, Assistant to the Gen tom of a well which was dug 23 ed to fix a prize list, as time flies Representative R. E Lee Steiner, feet deep and 6x6 feet in size. The so fast he no longer tries to keep ac eral Manager, who will furnish informa ,,f Lake, Klamath, Crook and Grant tion as t prices and will sell the same water boiled up out of the drilled count of it. However, each blames counties, at the request of Mr Hum the other for failure to get together hide into the 6x6 well, and fills it FRENCH-GLENN LIVE STOCK CO. phrey, of the Reclamation Service, from 21 to 20 feet below the surface and arrange a list. It is under will introduce a bill in the Oregon in 1J minutes; this equals 154 gal stood that Mr. Scott believe too Legislature, authorizing the United close adhesion to business on the lons per minute. States to lower the water levels of “We have put in place a pump part of Mr Ladd is the reason for the th'- lakes above mentioned, “and ... Represents the.... ing plant connected with the above- delay, and Mr. Lad J states that Mr to u-e any part or all of the beds of mentioned well. This pump will Scott has spent too much lime in Home Insurance Co., of New York, said lakes.’’ The bill, if enacted, y throw 30<X) gallons of water per East of late for the object of the ||| will cede to the United States “all committee to be accomplished. Liverpool, London & Globe, minute, which will cover 52 acres V the right, title, interest or claim of s* V 3 inches deep in 24 hours. F Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia. this etale to any lands uncovered V Slxa,rxilzo, Oxeg’orx See the line of good substantial “We are undertaking to increase V • » * not already disposed of OFFICE WITH HIGHS * BIOHS. Hu-ns. Oregon. : the supply of water in three ways: shoes at Miller it Thompson’s if by the state, and the lands hereby Corner South of l.unaburg <S Dalton's. First, by digging a long trench 34 you are looking for bargains. » ceded may be disposed of by the feet wide and 20 feet deep; in this 8 Job printing — The Times-Herald United States free of any_ claim on trench several holes will be drilled the part of this state in any manner in such a way that the water can & COMMISSION MERCHANTS that may be deemed advisable in rise from them into the trench and Fireproof building 100x600 feet, 150 feet two stories in height. pm-nance of the National reelama- flow from it into the 6x6 well; it is tion act.” Special Attention to Wool Grading and Bal yet uncertain as to whether of not Such may not be the wording of the water will come from each of SUOI E* SORS IO TUPKER i WII SON ing for Eastern Shipments. the finished bill, but such will be its several holes bored a few foet apart Dealers in Blacksmith Ceal, Flour, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Sulpher, suiistai.ee, says the Oregonian of 22'2 South Poona St.. with the same force as it does from Wool am! grain sacks ai-.J Twii e, Grain and Feed. Highest price C hicago , 111., Oct. 7, 1902. rennt date. Representative Stein paid for Hides and l'ells one. Second, the 10-inch hole will I'ight months ago I v. aa so ill er intends to confer with the state that I was compelled to lit be put down deep tn see if any ot Stock Yards uuith al ha Li-, t est and Bust authorities as to the drafting of the I down nearly all the time. My her can be found. Third, if a stomach was to weak and u,.- me:.sure, and with that end in view, Faeiitisss f.»r Hu:d ing Steck that I could keep nothing on it stronger flow than the one found at and I vomited frequently. I went to Salem several days before Mark Hoods Care of “S. W Co.” a depth of 89 feet cannot be found could not urinate without great the opening of the legislature. pain and I coughed so much that a iarge strainer will be put down ALL WORK CU M my throat and lungs w- re raw That California will pass a simi-l i through the 10-inch casing and left and sore. The doetori pro AN FEED. 1 ir bill is quite certain, since the nounced it Bright’s dis« ase and to rest in the sand belt when the others said it was consumption. ’• sidents of Siskiyou and Modoc casing is drawn back, so that the It mattered little to me w hat Burns. Oregon counties are as strongly in favor of bottom of the casing will be at the they called it and I had no de sire to live. As: i<r vi-ited me it as are those of Klamath. Gov top of the sand. from St. Louis I a ':ed me if ernor Pardee, in his message to the I had •vertrii 1 Wine of I Ini. This will doubtless increase the I told her I had not and she California legislature, said: “This [ AHFRICAN PLAN flow. It may also be best to lift bought a tattle. I believe that state (California) can well afford to j it j - i d my life. 11 the water from a greater depth, women could save much suffer ONTARIO, OREGON. give its assent if Oregon will do j possibly' 30 feet; this should also ing it they but knew o’ it.: v. ic likewise, as it is believed it will.” | increase the amount of water that Representative Steiner's bill will I’uti nts receive every attention when placed can be taken from one well.” grant the same rightB to the United ■ Rates $2.00 and $2 50 per day. The board reccomends careful under our care. Good comfortable i oms. States in Goose Lake Valley, in Don’t you want f. from consideration of the Irrigation code Lake county, where another area of pain? Take V. i ..«* of 1 1 ii Surgical and medical cases. Terms reasonable prepared by the United States Rec 100,000 acres is available for a re and make one F . <•' t lamation Service officials, and, if This modern new hotel was only recently opened to the be well. You do • - t m i to I clamation project. The Klamath the office of State Engineer be not Pleasant Quarters provided for public. Harney County people will be always welcome a weak, he! pie i ‘ pri j< ct will reclaim 320,000 acres of ran havo a w. ■ ■ and created, that $1500 be appropriated and courteously cared for A first class bar in connection. 1 mil, 253,000 acres of which lies in Obstetrical Cases. do a woman's v.oi \ i : Why to pay the expenses of the Board the beds of the Upper and Lower not secure a bottle of Wine of LIVERY BARN IN CONNECTION for the next two years, Only $409 Cardui from your druggist to EXPERIENCED NURSBS in ATTBNDPNCE Klamath and Tule lakes. Most of I was expended from the appropria- day? the remaining area, which is to be ■’ tion of $3000 made two years ago. ( lias. E. McPheeturs, Propt. turned from arid to arable land, is now a sagebrush, alkali desert. Burns. Oretio... Representative Steiner says that A WONDERFUL INVENTION Major Newell and other men in the ______ reclamation service regard the jj ¡H interesting to note that for- Klamath basin ns offering the very tunes are frequently made by the best field for irrigation in the invention of articles of minor irn- BAILEY, proprietor, United States. The people of portance. Many of the more pop- Klamath County, he says, are very u]ar devices are those designed to fine Wines, Liq ors and Cigars eager to have the National Govern- benefit people and meet popular HORTON & SAYER, Propts. ment undertake the project there conditions, and one of the most in- Aqents for Maryland Club WbSkM I nt first of all the States of Oregon teresting of these thathas ever been RE SOLD CLUB ROOMS IN CûNNLCTION EVERYIHIN6 H-5T Cl ASS and ( alifornia must relinquish ths invented is thd Dr. White Electric 1 c ■DE* interests which they hold in the Comb, patented Jan. 1, '99 These Courteous and obli<jin4 Mtxolo^isls submerged land, so that the land wonderful Combs positively cure may be under the control of the dandruff, hair foiling out, sick and 1 National Government. 1 he cost of. nervous headaches, and when used reclaiming the land. Representative with Dr. White’s Electric Hair I Nearest Sawmill to Burns. Good Road. Steiner learned from Major Newell, Brush are positively guaranteed : Lumber Yard in Burns. will probably be less than $20 an to make straight hair curly in 25' acre and, perha; 8 as low as $15 days time. Thousands of these. This cost is to be charged against electric combs have been sold in the land irrigated, and lo I* paid the varions cities of the Union, and , LEWIS & McGEE. Propts. in ten annual installments, without the demand is constantly increas interest, the first one year after ing. Our agents are rapidly be New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete. Fresh Teams completion of the project. The re coming rich selling these combs. H. E. THOMP8ON, Propr. And clamation service will soon have They positively sell on sight. Send Horses boarded by the day, week or every Reasonable Pates, Good (.lean Meals, Comfortable article Is prepared its estimate of the per for sample. Men’s size 35c, ladies’ month. 8;>ecial ■ ire given all stock guaran Rooms, Courteous Treatn ent. acre cost, and then the proposal 50c — (half price while we are in- teed. will be made to the landowners trocucing them.) The Dr. White Special accommodations for Commercial Men whose holdings are to be included The Dr. White Electric Comb Co., Come in ake a look at a Cor. First and B Sts., Bums. Oregon. in the irrigable area of accepting Decatur..III. beautiful dfspliy of the Government project. UNCLE SAM TO IRRIGATE IT HUSTON’S Groceries, Grain, Flour Ttopical nnd Domestic Fruits when in Season. He is Pr< pared to fill orders for Anything in his Line. GIVE HIM A CALL. $ S M. L. I EWIS^-—r Í FIRE INSURANCE. I General Storage, Forwarding WILSON & ASHTON, Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing. Wagon Work. IMF CARTER HOUSE Fire-Proof, Modern, Elegant All Outside Rooms—Near Depot WlN&CARDUI THE HOTEL BURNS BAR BURNS MILLING CO. Rough and Dressed Lumber, Rustic, Flooring, Moulding, Finishing Lumber. THE Special Accommodations Traveling Men. JEWELRY REPORT ON CAREY SELECTIONS The State Land Board in a re cent report on the progress of the virions concerns that have con tracts under the Carey act has the following to say regarding the work of the Portland Company: I >n* entirely new plan of irriga tion shown by the report of the State Lsnd Board is that of tha Portland Company, in Harney \ al ley. wh-re the pumping system has taen tried. This company save: "The plan adopted by the Port land Company, whereby it proposed Speedy Relief. A salve that heals without a scar is DeWitt’s Witch Hase! Salve No remedy effects such t-peedy re lief It draws not ir.flarnation. s<x>thes. cools and Leals al) cuts, burns and bruises A sure cure for Piles and skin diseases lie Witt’s is the only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Beware cf counterfeits, they are dangerous. Sold by Burns’ Druggists Order groceries from the Miller A Thompson «losing out stock On the counter you w, i also find catalog illus trating thou---nds of u *• _.i and practical Gems If you want the very be st values for your money BUY HERE THAT’S ALL H M. HORTON. City Drug Store URNS HOTEL ‘ ■ ■ i- ' TVr * e •'<> * the FIBST ('LASS IN EVERY PARTIFI LAR Ycur Patronage Solicited. JOHN MclULLEN, THE IMO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHE». All the latest styles and improved photography In use to be had Profile I’.inel*. Artist’s Proof -m<l I’ imc clam pioi ess Photos finished in up-to-date style upon application. All sixes from the smallest locket picture up to an 8 v io finished m Aristo Platino or on any f the American papers (IjNery opposite First Natlora! Bank. - turns, Oregon HOPKINS <fc GARRETT, Manufacturer» ¡»nd dealer» in SADDLES and HARNESS. Bridles, ^purs, Whip*. Robes: Rope.*. I tc. If your stea k are ailing in any way come and get some >■ unity Stock Remedies; < »all cure, liniments, bli 1., elc. z\l»<> poullrj ( ihx L Address, Burn'«. Oregon.