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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1909)
l'.M nm tL if i i Wfcfctak... She imw-JcmM. 4A1UHIIAY. frKnilUAnV 87, l0'l Bl'llSCIlIVTION 11ATK8! Ouo Yr .. Six Montlo Throo Moulin 11.00 .1.00 ..7J IU1.IAN II V HI) Mnnvr If the people through tho ini tiative awl referendum, enn over surpass the present legislature in the consideration of fool laws, they will have- to becomo past masters at the art of foolishness. Just look at the edifying and state-wide usefulness and emi nent statesmanship of some of those measures- nine foot bed sheets, 10-inch "hat pins, prohib iting swearing, and salary grabs galore. A record to bo proud of. Yes, indeed. -Bend Bulletin It seems by some blunder the recent legislature has mado in operatie one appropriation bill involving something over $300, 000 and Gov. Chamberlain offered to call a special session to remedy the defect provided the members would servo without pay. This they refused to do nnd as a con sequence repairs at tho asylum, and other state institutions are likely to go without repairs until the next legislature meets. BILL HANLEY HUSTLES. President Wm. Hanley of the Burns Commercial Club lias been doing much work since leaving here in January and has accom plished good results. In a recent letter to the secretary of the club "he writes enthusiastically of prospects. He has the pro mise of both President Kerr and Dr. Withycombe of the Agricul tural College to visit Burns dur ing session of the Oregon-Idaho Development congress meeting in July and feels sure that the dry farm experiment station will be located in this valley. Secre tary of State Benson who will also be acting governor and Atty. Gen. Crawford have also express ed their desire to come at that time. Mi. Hanley has also ad dressed a lotter to the governor asking that this section be recog' nized and given a place on the board of regents of the agricul ture college. In speaking of other matters of interest to the big undeveloped part of the state Mr. Hanley says: "His Excellency is very friend ly and favorable to our great railrond movement in developing Central Oregon, as no one knows better than he of the use that has been made of him by the Harriman system to mislead the people who have confidence in the governor, by being invited by Mr. Harriman to his Pelican Bay home, he going there as governor of the state, and llar riman's system ignoring every promise made by him, and the governor has the feeling nnd understanding that Mr. Harri- man's main object was to gain time on his long neglected duties. I can say to you that he and many other top citizens of this state who have been used for the same purpose are going to sec that the promises arc carried out, even if the whole state's credit has to be used and the sovereign power raised to dictate to Mr. Harriman and his system that Oregon is going to wait no longer and is going to have her jyvn Orritorv developed. "Your president'is advancing the plan of raising the biggest and strongest lobby that ever went to the capital at Washing ton to demand the right of the use of all the proceeds of her un developed government land and the rights of all her developed crop of forests that is being held for future generations, to relieve the present unbearable condition of the one who now lives, to tho use and extent to build all tho railroads that this undeveloped territory needs, without a chance of ever impairing the credit of either the state or the great citi zens that rise up to do for them selves what they have no power to make others do for them; who have no scruples against taking advantage of their uncalled-for promises. "Captain A. W. Gowan inter ested Mr. Tom Richardson of the Commercial Club, who called to gether a meeting of the Club for tho purpose of accepting an invi tation to come to Burns, and the date for these business men to meet our citizens and see the quality of products of tho coun try was bet for the October Fair. Captain Gowan should certainly be recognized for this good work, and I will say that you can ex pect a big delegation, and there never was any work dono for tho betterment of tho condition of our country bo influential as has been dono alnco tlid organization of tho Burns Commercial Club, and tho whole country is npo to appreciate it." YOTR AS YOU PLEASl!. Tho Timed-Herald has been asked by several voters to ex plain tho ordinance referred to the peoplo of this city governing tho salaries of the various officers which will be voted on next Tuesday at tho annual election. After looking up tho initiatio and referendum act wo find that it is really immaterial which way one votes for our charter gives tho city council power (subject to the provisions of tho initiative and referendum law) to regulate the salaries of tho recorder, mar shal nnd treasurer, therefore an expression either one way or an other will bo of no consequence so fnr as effecting tho salaries of tho present officers are concerned. Tho ordinance was passed by the council because of (as they claim) dereliction of duties by tho officers effected. Theso men invoked tho referendum within the time limit and tho matter was allowed to lie until the regu lar election, tho council being under tho impression that should the ordinance bo sustained it would go into effect from tho date of its passage. But such is not the case. Tho ordinance will take effect from and after the date of the proclamation after tho vote is taken and does not effect the back salaries of these officers for tho old ordinance holds. Tho sections of the law bearing upon the case are as fol fel fol eows: U almll hn Mm ihiiv nf tho Secretary of Mate, in the presence of the Governor, to pro ceed within thirty days after the election, and sooner if the returns be all received, to canvass the votes given for each measure; and the Governor shall forthwith issue his proclamation, giving the whole number of votes cast in the State for and against each measure and question, and de claring such measures as approv ed by majority of those voting thereon to bo in full force and effect as the law of the State of Oregon from the date of said proclamation; "Section 10. In all cities and towns which have not or may not nrovulc by ordinance or charter for the manner of exercising the initiative and referendum pow ers reserved by tho Constitution to the people thereof, as to their municipal legislation, the duties required of the Secretary of State by this act, as to state legisla tion, shall be performed as to such municipal legislation by the city auditor clerk or recorder, as the case may be; the duties re quired of the Governor shall be performed by the mayor as to to such municipal legislation, - Under these circumstances, it will be seen that tho full pay must be allowed the officers up to the date of election and the new council may at once repeal any former ordinnncc and regu late tho salajjes as they see fit. A vote to sustain the ordinance would merely mean vindication of the act of the council and not necessarily binding upon the in coming officers. The voters would notexpectto getan efficient mar shal at $40 per month and of course the council elect would feel disposed to raise tho salary of that officer at least. The re call was the remedy open for the council or an immediate election would have settled it, but now we have a "new deal." The initiative and referendum law seems to bo lame in not mak ing seperate provisions governing initiative and referendum mea sures. TWO CITY TICKETS There has been two tickets filed with tho city recorder for tho election next Tuesday. One is called "Citizens-Taxpayers' Ticket" with tho following neminees: Mayor, Win. Farre; recorder, P. T. Randall; Marshal, R. L. Haines; treasurer, J. C. Welcome Jr; councilmen, Dr. W. Brown, F. A. Cole. The other ticket hasn't been named yet, hut has tho following names: Mayor, Ben Brown; re corder, M. L. Lewis; marshal, M. F. Williams: treasurer, J. C. Welcome Jr.: councilmen, A. C. Welcome, G. W. Clevengcr. Mr. Brown has a signed state ment in this issue stating ho will not qualify if elected. Mr. CIov enger told a representative of The Times-Herald that he will posi tively refuse to servo if elected. J While in this city recently W. W. Brown mado a $25 donation to tho library and told tho ladies in charge to use it as they saw fit. Thoy decided to uso. tho amount in complimentary tickots to high school and eighth grado nnnik nf ihn school who aro not already members of thoannox. J. II, Culp, painting and paper hanging, Burns, Oregon. TIM "01 1) MN" DON'T UULH1VR IIIM. Portland Journal', Addison Bennett, who recently returned from tin extended trip through Harney county, as has boon told in various loltors to Tho Journal, this morning made tho following statement concerning tho railway road situation as understood by the people of tho int ior of Ore gon. "Tho peoplo of Oregon aB a whole do not understand tho law just enacted by tho legislature, and may bo led to behove from various editorials in tho Orogoni an that tho voters aro to ho call ed upon 1 1 saddle a huge debt upon tho Btato for tho purpose of building a railway or railways to annex Central 'Oregon to tho state at large. Such is not tho meaning or in tent of tho law. It simply nl-1 lows us to pass at tho next gen- oral election upon a constitutional amendment allowing the slate as a whole, or any neighborhood, county or municipality to tax property owners to build railroads of their own. "Tho morning paper would have us believe that Mr. Harri man is about to open up central Oreiron by criss-crossing tho state with a system of railways, ' and that the present agitation will bo detrimental to us all, for the reason that it will retard Mr. Harrimans operations and ham per his enterprises by obstruct ing him in securing rights of way for his entrance into the interior. It may not bo known to the rend ers of The Journal as a rulo that the Union Pacific lias hud a right-of-way from Ontario west thro ugh that section, by the one fen-1 siblo route through tho Crnno creek gap, for over a quarter of a century, and has sat as tight on it as a dog on a bone, and still holds it as against any other cor poration. Hence the statement that Harriman iB going to build up the Deschutes as soon as he can get tho right of way comos with little force. "The Union Pacific and other lines were built after securing huge land grant, usually tho al ternate sections on each side of the road for a distance of 20 miles. Wo know something about that in Oregon by tho va cant places down through the Willamette valley, and how such grants retard development Now, tho peoplo of tho interior do not ask for any such grants, but there aru some 25,000,000 acres of vacant government land in tho counties "of -Malheur. Har ney, Lake, Klamath and Crook, which would be trebled in value by transportation facilities and such increase of values would more than build all of the nec es. - t railways. Could the price of that land bo placed at evon $2.J0 per aero in place of the pre sent minimum of $1.25 and the accretion given to the state, there would be funds, sufficient to go ahead, and without a dollar ox pense to tho thickly settled por tion of the state. "It may not bo generally known that two decades ago a road was started westward from Ontirio. Why was" it not built? It was not tho fault of Mr. Har riman, for ho had as yet not emerged from hib 8x10 Wall street office, but his predecess ors thought they had that sec lion bottled up, as thoy had, and that there was no use in building until some other road undertook to do something. "And now, whon the situation becomes acute by a bill allowing tho people to build their own road, Mr. Harriman suddenly an nounces his intention of building up the Deschutes and in other ways crisscrossing the state. HAGEY & RICHARDSON HucrcKNorH to HiiKcy, KcnwJck A- Jurlison General Merchandise Complete Line of Finest Groceries Now in Stock Fill all Orders Confectionery, Tobacco, Cigars, Stationery, lead pencils and other school supplies, blank books, notions, etc. Come see our Line-New Dry Goods soon to arrive At the old stand, Burns, Oregon 1 THE OREGON HOTEL f(j! Mt's. tlla frtaiUIn, Pnopiic-ess Good, GomfortabBe Rooms Excellent Table Service 'm The house has been completely renovated and ij& patrons aro assured most courteous attention. fj Former patrons and friends welcome tik Opposite Tlio ilmcs-llenild office, Ilunm, Oregon "Tho people of central Oregon have boon nsking for a rnilwny for almost a quarter of a century nnd have boon fed on Ilarrimnn's promises. Tho question now that confronts us is simply whe ther tho peoplo of tho interior mo to wait another quarter of a century on thoso promises or bo allowed to tax themselves to build their own road. That is tho solo problem, and I think n two years' campaign of educa tion will convince tho peoplo of this section and tho other popu lous sections that tho interior counties Bhould bo allowed tho privilege of opening up that sec tion and annexing it to Oregon rather than to sit still and allow tho country to remain practically unoccupied by an industry fiavo livestock. "Tho future grannry of tho northwest lies across tho moun tains. Tho wheat and barley that could bo produced over thero would astound the world. It would soon becomo one of tho most populous and wealthy sec tions of Oregon, simply by giv ing it an outlet. Is such an ouU lot to bo given, or is central Ore gon still to remain bottled up? "I liavo becomo convinced that the voters of the state will not bo hoodwinked by tho statements that tho state is to outer upon an era of wild and extravagant rail way building if this amendment is adopted, but the sober sense of tho people will allow a com munity that is now bound and gagged to extricate themselves by taxing themselves and build ing their own road, ovon if the government does not seo fit to allow the vacant lands to pay a part of tho bill through tho ac cretions that will surely follow tho construction of transporta tion lines. PROVISIONS OF NEW 0AME LAW Sonator Abraham's law for tho protection of game in Oregon contains tho following provisions as to the hunting and fishing sea sea eons: Beaver-Closed until 1920. Buck deer-Open July 15 to November 1. Limit three deer during season. Coos and Curry counties open July 15 to October 15. Salo prohibited. No hunt ing with dogs. Elk Closed until September II, 1914. Spotted fawn, antelope and mountain sheep Closed perpet ually. Ducks Open Soptember 1 to March 1 of following year. Lim it 50 birds a week. Coos nnd Curry Counties August 1 to Feb ruary 1, and Klamath and Lake August 1 to April 1. Geese and swan -Open season from October 1 to March 1. Chinese pheasant Closed un til October 1, 1911. Grouse, native pheasant, ruff ed grouse, or partridge Octob er 1 to December 1. Limit 10 birds per day or 20 per week. Prairie chicken Open Septem ber 15 to November 15. Limit 10 birds a day or 20 a week. Quail Open from October 1 to December 1. Limit 10 a day or 20 a week. In Grant, Harney, Wheeler, Gilliam and Umatilla Counties, closed until 1912. Ttout-Open for hook and lino fishing only. April 1 to Novem ber 1. Sale prohibited. Limit 75 trout in one day. Bass Unlawful, to catch with other than hook nnd line. G. W. Clovenger arrived home tho first of tho week from a vis it to outside points. Ho went out to buy furniture and upon his return from tho cast visited var ious places on tho way home and sold several pianos. o m BOOST HARNEY COUNTY And tho iiinn Unit, will give you the bet)!, viiIuoh for your Monoy. ('nil ufc G. W. CLEVENGER'S STORE And hoo what .you hiivo on tho thiiin onuniorutcd bolew: Pianos, Sewing Machines Building Paper, Wall Pnper, Window Shades, Carpet, rugs, Linoleum. Matting, ArlJ3qunres, Blankets, Quilts, Mattresses, Springs, Roofing, Mir rors, Music Cabinets, Pictures, Trunks and Valices, Baby Carriages, Couches, Couch Covers, Upholstered Goods, Table Covers, Portiers, Chamber Sets, Etc., Etc. At The Welcone Pharmacy You etui fludt.hu best selected and largest as sortment of everything to bo found in fin up-lo-dnto drug si ore. PRESCRIPTION WORK is our speciality and wo liavo tho bust equipped laboratory in Uio interior. 1iVo use only the best and purest of drugs and chemicals, and our prices aro right. Yours for business The Welcome Pharmacy, Burns, Oregon. A ham 1 tl. (inemii: Be a Booster Keep Things Moving Wo am match you with all kinds of trades. Drop in and lot us know what you have to trade or sell. We will do your surveying or sell you fruit trees, slnubcry or seeds to make the homo more beautiful ahd profitable. If you have any wants como to us. Wc have the goods and can deliver them. Inland Empire Realty Co. Hums, Orcyou The Up -to -Date Pharmacy S The place where drttps are cheapest, purest and bent I WE WANT YOUR TRADE Courtesy and Accuracy our Motto Headquarters for School Supplies j Everything licit want in the tlriiff at school P tineIf we haven 't it on hand we'll he glad jj to yet it for iioii. ? H. M. HORTON, Propt. vssv rw--w v-tv.- BURNS HOTEL BAR DIBBLE & STEPHENS, Proprietors. WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Club Rooms in Connection Courteous and Obliging Bar Tenders EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS DROP IN feudally Located and Connected with Hotel Hums 5JS$S5 VW ' v-vnvv v -vsr-sA s I wish to explain in a few lines in this paper how you may al ways ho well dressed, shoes, hats, etc. Como in and talk tho mat ter over with me -you can leave your suit nt my place as long as you want to. Leavo your overalls lu.o whon you want your dress suit, tfo to the danco and have a good lime. Whon the party is ov er como in and change again and vour suit may remain here until you want it again. Say, for instance, you ride a horse after cows close to Harney, Drewsey, Vale, Lawen, Diamond, Narrows, etc., and something would bo going on there. All you need to do is send a postal or telephono if necessary and your clothes leave Burns by the next stage. After vour good timo return it to mo in tho same manner. 1 will attend to any further lookout for it. Hoys, I will do this all free of charge and I can give you suits and overcoats from $17 and up. T rousors $5 and up. Come in and let's talk about it I have six of tho boys'alrcady. No responsibility in case of fire. A. SCHENK. Merchant Tailor. tr !U4 PLOW Tho Stan h ouo of tho latest and best additions to tho famous Doore Lino of RicHnfl Plows. Is light in woIrIu, simple nntl durable in construction full of gemtino merit,- and has shown its mettle and utility in every test it 1ms been put to. It 1ms nmply demonstrated by its good work its right to bo classed ns a strictly up-to-date, high-class farm tool. It is certain to suit tho most critical farmer and bo a money maker and a labor-savor for him. "If It's a Deere-It's Right" and does its work perfect oaso to tho operator andtenm. It is manufactured and sold as a tonguolcsa plow a tongue not being necessary to best results, but one is supplied at slight coat to those who perfur it that way. Tho Stag is tho simplest riding plow built, anyone who can hook up n team and drivo 'cm straight can operato it successfully. It pos sesses many superior features not found on other plows, and it takes a whole book to illu'Uuto imu aio.r'bo them. Hotter writo for it today and r iiQ information you want about this superW !ui(lt.tuQnt. C. H. VOEGTLY V T I, urn ii ryw9w vS .,',',. a r. 5$MS$S ; 3. HARD' MACHINERY Binders' Supplies Full Line of BUILDING PAPER and ROOFING CROCKERY. CHINA AND GLASSWARE ER Burns, Boms Meat Market New SliopOpfosile Hit lirst National Bank Main St. Your patronage solicited !-X - : VteL'jkV Thejlost Popular House in Interior Oregon NEATLY FuRMSli,:D-AlX OUTSIDE ROOMS Headquarters for Traveling Men and Tourists Agclar Racine Manager, L. Racine, Propl., Burns, Ore. BURNS UYERY AND FEED STABLE. IILNDKKSON ELLIOTT. Propt. nb'jecial attention iivai - Special Attention Given to Condiicihig Funerals NliW AND ACCURATE HAY SCALLS IN CONNECTION WTII BAKN. 5? .A V ra JHM mm SV8ILL1NC o HORTOW &. SAYER, Propts 'Rough arid Dressed Lumber, Rustic, Fioorsng, iViouidmg, Finishing Lumber Nearest Sawmill to Burns. Cooc uoud. Lumber Yard in Burns. THE ANDERSON HOTEL K. J. McKINNON, lront. The old favorite Family Wotel where guests rec ivc peclrl Attention and Q oil Service. HOME COOKING. MEALS 25 Cents Feed Barn in Connection SOUTH BURNS, ORRQON--Near Fair (hounds. THE Job Printing. WAR & CUMMS Oregon. Pork, Vidian, Bologna and Liver Sausages I3eof in any Quantity. H.J HANSEN, PropL to transcwitt custom and freight teams,: Homes k&jtt b tin day, week or nwnth. HltST CLASS LIVERY TLR,0UTS. II ay ami gram nhiiujs, on, hand. Vour iisitrimuif 'i .S(lltl r II) ,1 I !,l (i V JVp. E3H t H fr? Iv r 1 "- , .. ..in -4V