1 E.M IREl.V PI AIN SAILING
some new
moves
Hill May Invade the
(MTION CODE WILL BE STRONG-
bv paii roads
Harriman
HUSTON’S
Terri-
lory and Cause a Stir.
LV OPPOSED.
In view of the continued postpon
ements of various annual meetings
to be Waged, I ales» Bill i» Cbaoged of lines in which the Harriman syn
to Meet Conditions Where Lands
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i dicate predominates it will be of in
Are Now Inder Irrigation.
terest to railroad men to know that
'nless present conditions relat- the ea(jtern preg8
wilj1 gjg.
Io the attitude of some of the ' nificant stories of a strong feeling
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met nbers of the legislature, who are ( between Gould, Harriman and Hill,
din clly interested in the matter, Not only is the Butte, Boise & San
Francisco being watched by local
>me changed in the near future,
people, but lhe same goneral condi
it ¡«¡altogether probable that house tion prevails in other competive
billEo. 51. providing for an irriga points and is freely asserted that
tion code for the state, will have Hill is opening up a concerted war
anything but an easy sailing upon fare on the Harriman lines, not a
the trou >Ied waters of legislation. war of rates, which would mean
St] ong objections have been raised nothing save loss to each side, but
ags list the provisions of the hill bv a war for occupancy, a general
numerous interests in Eastern Ore- movement to get.into the territory
i, which locality is directly af- of the Union Pacific.
As is well known, the Harriman
ed, and they are preparing to
people
are strongly fixed on the
j>e a relentless war against it if
bill is not altered to meet the Pacific coast, and any invasion
iditions which exist in the sec means years of hard work on the
i of the state where the once part of the invader, but that Hill is
d lands are already under irri- ready to storm the breastworks,
first building his line from Butte to
ion.
This is the code of irrigation laws San Francisco.
This is a good plan and would
lich was adopted by the state ir-
ation commission which is in help the Great Northern. However
■t a revision of the code which the Oregon Short Line and other
is drafted by Attorney Bean, of will not sit idle by while this inva
e United States reclamation ser- sion is taking place. In fact the
ce, in conformity with the irriga- work of the moment is full of inter
laws in effect in other states, i est. Surveyors are in the field at
d introduced in the House by four different points in Idaho and
>presentative Cole, of Morrow and lines in other regoins will be sur
matilia Counties, and is now in veyed this summer. The moment
e hands of the committee on ir- there is any sign of other than
’ation. The bill provides for “still late” on the part of the much-
‘I lie beneficial use of waters, regu- advertised roads, it is extremely
ll ini; and controlling the same I probable that the Short Line begin
J il all lands affected thereby; and active contraction on its account.
It lias in its blue pfint collection
dt daring all unappropriated wa
ll s belonging to the public and a very finely colored map of line
J inject lo appropriation for such from Winnemucca to a feasible con
u and making such use a public nection with Oregon Short Line nt
u providing for a state engineer, Mountainhome and this would
■ i- qualifications, appointments, prove a mighty short cut from
uties. powers, advisers and the Boise and Butte to San Francisco,
cords, fees, salaries, and expenses ¡with much less new construction
mneeted with his office, and for a than a new line would require. Of
ate water board, its duties and course this blue print will not be
>wers; for the determination and needed yet awhile, but it is good
cording of all existing water things to have in case of an emer
ghts and the future acquirement« gency.
such rights and abandonment) Possibly the easterners who a.e
lereof; granting the power of emi- dealing with this war are not infor
-nl domain; defining certain mis- med as to the number of blue print
■meanors and punishment thereof; in the Harriman strong box.—Salt
■ reatmg certain liens; regulating Lake Tribune.
1 ” disposition of certain state lands
A farmer’s wife hanged her
snd granting of rights of way over
self on a tree in his garden. He
i iate lands.”
A The principal objection which married another wife and curiously
>is been raised to the bill is one enough she hanged herself on that
vhich provides that the state engi- same tree He married again and
I eer, whose term of office is fixed the third did the same. He wrote
II six years with an annual salary to an old married chum of his who
If $2400 and expenses, shall make lived at a distance, acquainting
I hydrolic survey of all streams of him of the mournful co-incidence.
■he state of which are to be used Shord ami sharp came the reply:
“For heaven’s sake, eend me
B r irrigation, to determine the flow
■hereof for the purpose of distribut a cutting of your tree.”—Ontario
ing the supply of water to the ripa- Argus.
I ian owners according to the
I mount of land to lie irrigated, and A WONDERFUL INVENTION
I determine the surplus flow if
liny. If, according to the interpre-
It is interesting to note that for
I »tion placed upon the bill by those tunes are frequently made by the
|' ho oppose it, the owners of the ' invention of articles of minor im
md at present under irrigation portance. Many of the more pop
l ive no established title to the use ular devices are those designed to
I >f the water of any stream (if they benefit people and meet popular
uive they must file the record of conditions, and one of the most in
lie same with the state engineer) teresting of these thathna ever been
:h .y must begin friendly action to I invented is thd Dr. White Electric
Establish such right and then make Comb, patented Jan 1, ’99 These
record of it. This provision, the wonderful Combs positively cure
friends of the bill claim, is circu- dandruff, hair foiling out, sick and
| ated to provide for permanent and nervous headaches, and when used
imd indisputable right to the use of with Dr. White’s Electric Hair
I lertaiu specified quantities of the Brush are positively guaranteed
fl rater and to prevent future expen to make straight hair curly in 25
sive litigation regarding such days time. Thousands of these
1 ights.
electric combs have lieen sold in
I Those who have developed an the varions cities of the Union, and
Kntagonastic attitude toward the the demand is constantly increas
■ill contend that this provision will ing. Our agents are rapidly be
M.\. U m effect of dragging all of coming rich selling these combs.
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of ir-’gat-d land in the They positively sell on sight. Send
■ I d strict«
Eastern Oregon for sample. Men’s sire 35c, ladies’
■ c. urt and involve their inter- 50c — (half price while we are in-
■ ' "to litigation which will cost trocucing them.) The Dr. White
H '
:i, I- v than they can The Dr. White Electric Comb Co.,
1 iffbrd to spend Another serious Decatur, III.
tion i« to the proposition that
I 1 e government will established an
Speedy Relief.
groceries
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Grain,
Flour
ropj al '’d Domestic
Fruits when in Season.
Provisions and Feed a Specialty
He is Pr< pared to fill orders
for Anything in his Line.
Of every description
All kinds of Fresh Vegetables in Seaso
GIVE HIM A CALL
GEER & CUMMINS
! lurkheinier Building.
WE LEAD IN
Main Street.
LEWIS
STOCK
... Represents the..,.
Home Insurance Co., of New York,
Liverpool, London & Globe,
Eire Assurance Co., Philadelphia.
Bums, Oregon.
OFFICE WITH BKK1S & BKK1S.
Corner South of Lunahurg & Dalton's.
WILSON & ASHTON
SUCCEASORSiTO TUPKEH A WltSON
Napton & Boyd
Blacksmithing and
Horseshoeing.
Mines and Mining
Wagon Work.
ALL WORK O'JAR
AN FEED.
Ontarii office :
Main St
Burns, Oregon
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THE CARTER HOUSE
APlt-RICAN PLAN
ONTARIO, OREGON.
Fire-Proof, Modern,
Rates $2.00 and $2 50 per day.
■ w sy.iem of ditch*« and
ipment at th« «Xpert«» of irriga-
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t'Ut wdi
not
pnrebaae the
n use,
Ki
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- argued that the owner» of
1 • inn ' at! -'I • 1 low th*
I n inev which they have .pent in
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I 'It n - ■ • i. • • v ' .-over up the
iirewnt ditche» or at least such of
hem that the government cannot
lee in the establishment of the new
vstem —Raker City Democrat.
Order groceries from the
A salve that heals without a scar
is DeWiU's Witch Hazel Salve
No remedy effects soch --peedy re
lief It draws nut ii ffamatmn.
soothes. cools and heals all cute,
burns and bruises. A sure cure for
Piles and akin dieeaaea DeWitt's
rs the only genuine Witch Hazel
Salve
Beware of counterfeit,
they are dangerous. Sold bv Burns’
Druggists
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Men’» wear cleaned and repaired
.Miller . uy piece or month at th« Hill resi
dence—Mr» Mown.
I’ati 'nts receive every attention when placed
und»>r our care. Good comfortable r< oms.
Surgical and medical cases. Terms teasot able
All Outside Rooms— Near Depot
This modern new l otel was only recently opened to the
public. Iiarney Count} people will be always welcome
and courteously cared for A first-class bar in connection.
Pleasant Quarters provided for
Obstetrical Cases.
EXPERIENCED NURSES IN ATTENDANCE
LIVERY BARN IN CONNECTION
('lias. E. McPheeters, Propt.
Burns, Oretjo...
THE HOTEL BURNS BUR. i
i BURNS MILLING CO
Fine Wines, Lino's and Cigars
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Elegant
Harney County Hospital
BAILEY, proprietor.
HORTON dt SAYER, Propts.
: Rough and Dressed Lumber,
CLUB ROOMS IN C'MICTION
EVERYTHING , I ST ClflSS |
Rustic, Flooring, Moulding,
Courteous a d obli^io^ Mixolo^iUs
p
Finishing Lumber.
»«*«•••• -«•**.«**•• ♦♦♦«•*■%■%*
flints for Parqhnd Club Wh skq
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Nearest Sawm ll to Burns. Good Road.
Lumber Yard in Burns.
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THE
LEWIS & McGEE. Propts
And
every
article 11
guaran
teed.
Come in ike s look at ■
beautiful displsy of
JEWELRY
On the counter you will
■iso find catalog lllu*-
t rating
thousand»
of u — jj
and
practical
Gem ,
If you want the
very best values
for your money
BUY HERE
THAT’S ALL
H
M. HORTON.
City Drug Store
New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete.
Fresh Teams
Horses boarded Lv the day, week or
month. Special car- given all stock
URNS HOTEL
H. E. THOMPSON, Propt.
Reasonable Rates, flood lean Mtuls, C< mfortable
Rooms, Courteous Treatn.ent.
Special accommodations for Commercial Men
Cor. First and B Sts., Bums. Oregon.
Special Accommodations
Traveling Men.
Fl ST ( L\SS IN EVERY PARTICULAR
JOHN Me TULI.EN'.
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lilt IF 10-1)1 IL PHoroSRAPHEIT.
y---------------------------------- r*
All the latest style» and improved photography In
use to be had
Profile I’..nr!». Artist’» Proof .«nd
P om t lain pros e»«. Photos finished in up-to-date
»lyic upon application. All size» from the smallest
loi kef picture up to an H x 10 finished in Aristo
Platino or on any of the American paje-rs
(I . Ilr> opp «Me Fir t Salto- a! Rank
Oregon.
Year Patronage Solicited
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HOPKINS <fc GARRETT,
Manufacturer* and dvalnrw
¥ i
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SADDLES and HARNESS.
Bridles, «purs. Whips, Robes: Ropes, I tc.
If your stock arc filing in anv way come and get some
S- mt ity St. i k Remedies: (»all cure, limm. u
b'l-ter
A l-o poultry food
Adiires«, Burn«. Oregon.