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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1909)
mmmmMmmtmgtnmmmmtmmmmmmmMmam MIMlMMIiMiMta katoiWlllMMIMMMaMMMaM HIMHMMiaUMni Vfjc VlmtB9ttrnlft ThelXQclnl Taper ot Ilarnej County hit tho largest circulation adUo4aof tho beat ndvrrtliltiR medium In Eattetn Oregon. 11 li n ! JM . -L ft ttrtat Hrttu 8tiiftrjj Cover an area of 0,428,800 iti'tet of land, 4,034,061 acres yet vacant eiibivcl to entry under the public land laws of ttio United Btalei. POL. XXII BURNS, HAItNEY COUNTY, OREGON, JULY 31, 1C09 NO. 37 naMMMUMMl fb WARMERS' INSTITUTE nderable interest Shown by Local Farmers---Good Results fNTRY IMPRESSES VISITORS Hit Kerr, Dr. Withycombc and Prof. Lewis of Oregon gricultural College Give Harney County Farmers Good Ivlcc and Encouragement Sure Wc Can Make Success. who attended tho farm-1 with this section and discussed Mtute the first of this week are of scientific farming Ifore. In point of num- attendance, so far as farmers are concerned, it liave boon better, but le standpoint of real rc id beneficial discussion it entire success. Names Withycombe and I. Lewis of the Agricul- Sollege nrrived here on afternoon and were for the work Monday, er nothing was done until I. S. Geer presided i program was of a more reneral character. Among il speakers were Mr. Geer iper Davis. Prof. Lewis interesting talk on fruit and was followed by Dr. ombe who took up agri- t in a general way. fithveombe is quite en- tic as to the future of this alley and insisted that we (magnificent field for agri- He had visited various In this vicinity and said pas no doubt of our suc- aising all kinds of grain oper cultivation and con- bn of the moisture. Ho iized the necessity of more ye cultivation and sugges- ne things that would add buccess. He said he had one place on that day he, at the expense of cents an acre, could have ed the yield on that par- ract at least 3,000 bush- iWithycombe would urge the best forage plant entire country. This to be his "long suit" as It quite- at length upon it as the salvation of this Not only is it good for every way, but it also lup the soil in elements ike it richer and more ive. in another aouress lay evening the Doctor impressed his sincere faith Successful raising of all smd alfalfa. He further ed some helps and men- i three implements that do used extenslvels in this - They were the spike fcrrow, weederand carru lller. These implements i found of great benefit be soil in proper condition the moisture and give bst chance for growing. that dry farming was a natter if one applied ,' sense methods and care- ptdied soil conditions. I Kerr, president of the jiral college, missed con- at Baker City and did ive until Tuesday. Dr. ive an excellent address lay evening, prefacing remarks concerning his ons of this big valley. Irred incidentally, to the experiment station and nad not the least doubt : a station here would be success and of great southeastern Oregon, the matter was in the the board of regents Id be decided at an early resident Kerr left a very impression upon tlio.se kned to his address upon ml lines, He feels tho of morp interest in the great masses along of soil culture and pro- ttipg tn cm for Hfo kpany with C. F. McKin- ge Levens. and G. A. Dr. Kerr spent the en- Wednesday touring tho Halting various sections apg particular inspection iof grain, The gentle. lite favorably impressed its advantages and drawbacks f i.i-A maaI. ...lift hin AAmnnnlnMR He feels tho necessity of co operation with this vast section and his visit will no doubt result in much good to the country later. Dr. Withycombe and Prof. Lewis left Wednesday morning for Vale where an institute was held yesterday and another one today at Ontario. President Kerr left Thursday afternoon in the auto expecting to be present and take part in the program at Ontario today. WAR OP RAILROADS ON FOR INTERIOR. Work Berlas oa Rival to the llarrlman Road up Decbute Canyon. Railroad grading equipment, consigned to Porter Bros., con tractors, was unloaded here to day, says a dispatch from The Dalles to tho Orcgonian, nnd preparations have been made to begin in the morning transfer ring the material to Sherars bridge, on tho Deschutes River. Work on a railroad through the Deschutes canyon into Cen tral Oregon will begin immedia telyby Monday at latest and this road will not be Harriman's, according to the contractors. This is regarded here as the first move in a titanic struggle between Harriman and Hill for control of the Deschutes grade into interior Oregon, and a repe tition of the tactics carried on four years ago when Hill bested Harriman for control of tho only route down the north bank of the Columbia River. Johnson Porter, member of the firm of Porter Bros., con tractors, is in the city and sup erintended the unloading of the grading equipment Mr. Porter will not admit that his company is working for Mr. Hill, but insists he is not in tho employ of Mr. Harriman. Mr. Porter is the contractor militant who built tho North Bank for Hill in the face of Harriman's active and some times forcible opposition. "Do you expect to beat Mr. Harriman in this race as you did when working for Mr. Hill in constructing the North Bank road?" Mr. Porter was asked. "We are not here to make our boasts; wo are here to build a railroad up the Deschutes Can yon, nnd if there is any race we expect to win, of course," was Mr. Porter's reply. "There is plenty of room up the Deschutes canyon for two roada," continued tho railroad contractor. "There is plenty of room for us and Mr. Harriman, too. Our surveyors have found it is possible to parallel the O. R. & N. between The Dalles and the mouth of tho Deschutes River, and the grade up tho canyon will not bo difficult. "Our surveys have all been made, everything is in readiness for actual construction. If pos sible, we hope to get tho men to work within a week. Work will be rushed as fast as men and teams can be supplied. I shall start for Sherar's bridge in tho morning, where wo expect to do our first work. The first camp will bo established a. littlo this Bide of Sherar's bridge. Another camp will bp established on tho Charley U'Ren ranph, abovo White Horse' rapids, opposite tho mouth of Wftpn Spring River, about 75 milgs from Tho Dalles. MWo have now 10Q men who are ready to go to work, put wo need more men and tems. Wo have sufficient equipment hero for use by 800 or 000 men. Our first move after getting the con struction camps established will bo to provide supplies for tho men and teams. They can't livo on sago brush you know, and it will lake some littlo time to get all in readiness for the active construction campnign, " Mr. Porter smiled when tho question wns asked if this wero not nnother Hill coup directed against Harriman's evident in tention of building nt once into Central Oregon. "I don't want Mr. Hill's name montioned in connection with this matter," said Mr. Porter. "This may bo any ono of many other roads besi ies Mr. Harri man's. It may bo tho Milwaukee or tho Chicago Northwestern or ono of a score of others. No, wo do not represent the Oregon Trunlc line. We repre sent ourselves, you may say. We hivo surveys for construction work comploted as far as Mad ras, and intcud to rush construc tion work up tho Decchutea can yon. "Wo don't care to say just which side of the Deschutes Can yon wo shall occupy, For a por tion of tho way the road will be on ono side of tho river and for other portions on tho other side." In "this city tho supposition is that Porter Bros, are tho con struction agents of Mr. Hill. Tho North Bank road, consider ed by engineers to bo ono of tho marvels of railroad "building in the Pacific Northwest was con stru:tcd by Porter Bros. MANUAL FOR DRY FARMINO. A most important addition to tho agricultural literature of tho world has just been issued by tho Dry Farming congress in tho form of a "Hnndbook of Infor mation" which contains the official report of the proceedings of the third sessions of the or ganization which was known as the Trans-Missouri Dry Farming congress prior to the convention Cheyenne, Wyo., last February says an exchange. This report is a comprehensive review of the work of the congress and con tains, in addition to tho address ee and papers delivered before the convention at Cheyenne, tho complete report of Statistician W. H. Olin, in which n review of the actual results of dry farming throughout the world is given, together with suggestions and recommendations to dry farmers that will be found available to those hardy settlers who are in vading tho public lands of the west and transforming tho for mer so-called deserts into pro ductive farms. The contents of tho book are convenienty classified and in dexed so that any reference to any subject relating to dry farm ing may be found without delay. The book, issued as a handbook of information for farmers, is sent without extra charge to the members of the congress in good standing and may be purchased for $1 a copy by others interested in the subject. It is published by the Dry Farming congress which will hold its fourth ses sions and the Second Internat ional Exposition of Dry Farm Products at Billings, Mont, Oct 25-29, 1009. Those who desire tho handbook may send $1 to Secretary John T. Burns of tho congress for membership. R. B. Post of tho United States Geological Survey has just re turned from a trip through Har ney, Malheur, Grant and Baker counties, whero ho has been en gaged in gathering data regard ing tho hydrography of those sections. Mr. Post reports a great rush of people into Harney Valley for tho purpose of taking homesteads in the 59,000 acre tract recontly thrown open to en try. .Added impulse was given to tho desire to obtain lands in this tract, by tho fact that a great deposit of light gravity pe troleum ib known to exist in that vicinity. Mr. Post believes that production of oil in Central Ore gon will quickly sojvo the ques; tion of railroads for this long neglected district PrinevilJo Review. II. J. Hansen pf tho Burns Meat Market is prepared to fur nish bacon, hams and lard to sheepmen and ranchers In any quantity, Special prices fo,r htg orders, TALKS FRUIT GROWING Prof. Lewis Gives Excellent Pointers to Local Horticulturists SUGGESTS BEST VARIETY TO USE Would Recommend Planting of Onc-Ycnr-Old Trees on Well Drained, Frost Protected Soil"Very (lenerous Pruning and Good, Thorough Cultivation Accessary to Best Success. jC. Js. One of tho most interesting talks during tho farmers' insti tute was that of Prof. Lewis on horticulture. Prof. Lewis went into detail in tho matter of grow ing fruit and recommended some varietiesithat would do well. His discussion of the ideal orchard spot whoro proper drainage may be had as well as protection from frosts were to tho point and showed his thorough knowledge of his subject Prof. Lewis insists that trees will not do well unless properly cultivated, Ono can not depend upon irrigation alone, but must stir tho soil frequently and thoroughly. Water alone will not make an orchard thrive. He rccomends a mulch of decompos ed stable manuro and straw over it to assist in holding tho mois ture. This will also hold trees back and prevent danger from early frosts. I'rof. uswis lurtner recom mends setting out one-year-old trees as they will adapt them selves more quickly to climatic conditions and a larger per cent of the trees may bo saved. Ho cautioned thoso present regarding the importance of healthy roots if roots are broken cut them off then sot the tree 2 or 8 in ches deeper than It was in the nursery and bco that tho dirt is well packed around tho roots. He further says that it is almosU impossible to prune I roes too much for tho first threo years, or until thoy become benring. He suggests cutting back nt least one-half of the season's growth during the early life of the tree and start the lims out as low as the knee, keeping tho inside limbs cut out, as thus the tree may bo made to spread with loss danger of breaking from high winds. Should the soil lack nitrogen the stable manure will supply such needs. Among the varieties of apples he would recommend for this alti tudo are tho Yellow Transparent, Wolf River, Wealthy, Ben Dnvi?, Yellow Newtowns, Red Astrican, Dutchess of Oldenburg, Aloxun- der, Gravenstcin. The first three named in this list have b&n successfully tried hero. Others named have been planted and are doing well, but have not been out long enough to ascer tain how they will bear. A sec ond list was also suggested among them being Mcintosh Red, Wagner and Rome Beauty. Tho gentleman said tho Russian apples were best adapted for this altitude and climate and thoso named are from Russian blood. Among the crabapples he sug gested Russian, Whitney, Flor ence and Martha. Tho latter has not been as successful here as the others named, however, His first choico of pears is the Bartlett, Clapp's Favorite, Sock et and White Dinn. Almost any variety of tho Jap- aneso plums ho considered would do well hero and tho same might be said of tho French and Italian prunes. Prof, Lewis considered tho Olivetto sour cherry tho best adapted to this section, although tho Lambert would dQ very woll as would also the Richmond and Late Puke, Hp would not rec comend th.o Royal Ann it all. Ho considered certain vnrietios of grapes would bo a succo3s and the Ijest would, be the Worden or $arly Ifloores,. Clark Seedling strawberries, Cuthbeptand Blackcap raspbor- ries, Luoretla Dewberries tiro all good varieties, The latter is particularly hardy, Prof, Lewis' made some good suggestions tp overcome frqst. If proper location Is made hot much danger of difficulty will po experienced. With tho air cur rents right small fires with straw, sago brush or dry manure may bo used effectively at small cost. Tho greatest danger of frost according to Prof. Lewis, is at blooming time. After the fruit is once set frost will not hurt so much, In roply to tho best mothod of destroying aphis Prof. Lewis snid that ordinary sheep dip was good, 75 percent wnter. Ho did not consider aphis a very serious pest For cut worms ho recom mended a strip of cotton batten around tho trunk of tho tree or sticky fly paper. ' UR0ES PORTLAND TO WAKE UP. Portland business interests arc planning to send a big delegation to Coos Bay. The occasion is to bo the convention of the Oregon Idnho Development leaguo, which meets nt Marshfleld in August. The plans have not yot been worked out, but will bo comprehensive. There is agita tion in fnvor of chartering a steamer ond loading it to the guards with prominent business men. It is argued for tho plan thnt the son trip will afford a convenient outing at small cost and that development of tho ah to can bu furthred whilo the delegation is on plcasuro bent No move thnt Portland busi ness men can make will bo more fruitful of benefit to both visitors and visited. Coos Bay is a part of Oregon and is struggling against ndvorso conditions. Tho district is without transportation to tho interior. It is a region ricli with stored resources nnd virilo men. It has aspirations thnt call for sympathy and en couragement, und Portland is in position to extend them. To reach out a helping hand is to build up Oregon, and the build ing of Oregon in its every part is promotion to Portland. Tho country admires broad gnuge men. People applaud broad gauge cities. Tho man who is absorbed wholly in his own affairs and takes no interest in public concerns is a dead weight The land hog who Bits on his city lots and waits for a buyer at inflated values, is an other. Tho miser chuckling over his interest tolls and rent fees in his dingy oilico is still another. Nono of them is of value as a factor in working out the com-J mon destiny. Somebody must promote the public interest, but no help will como from tho land hog or tho miser. Thoy aro the dollar scavengers of society and a load that tho social body must carry. Ono livo business man who can see to tho interior of tho state and wish for its growth is worth them all.'nnd more. It is tho men whoso mental horizon is wider than their offices or their store buildings that count It is from such that tho delega tion that is to go to Coos Bay will bo recruited. It is by such men that the fututo achieve ments of Oregon n,nd tho north-, west will bo writton. It is such men that can see that to go out nnd help make Coos Bay, Eugene, Salem nnd nil other towns and districts in Oregon is to help Portland. Tho Chinaman washes the dirty llnon of his patrons, plays fan tan nnd lets Portland survive or perish n,(t may happon, Tho saloonist in tho tenderloin takes his feo for tho drinks and lets tho town wag on, It is not in tho unconcern of these 'that Portland can mount to the hoights, The way is through brains that tako note of whither we aro drifting, how wo are to got there and who is to do it f ho Portland businwn men who go to Coos Bay in August will bo builders whoso hands are not idle, but are ready to gamer the ! sheaf when it Is ripe. Journal. J PAULKNER.AkCONAIIV. A beautiful wedding occurcd at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McConnhy, of Park Place, at five o'clock, last eve ning, in which their second daughter, Miss Carolyn, was wedded to Aden Orson Faulkner, of Bums, Oregon, with a most elaborately executed ceremony. Tho service, which was conduc ted by Rev. Jesso Swank, pastor of tho First M. E. church, was preceded by bridoal music con sisting of thoBolo, "All for You," sang by Miss Ruth McConnhy, a cousin of tho bride; "Oh Promise Me," rendorcd by Mrs. Harriot Hall Crouse, of Mansfield, and the "Lohengrin" wedding march, played by Miss Ethel Clark, who continued to play "Traumeroi" during tho nuptial. At the close Miss Elizabeth Stein, of Elyria, sang Toski's "Could I." Misses Edna Hum phreys, Florence Vorpe, Frances Manship and Ethel Humphreys Berving as ribbon bearers, form ed tho path for the bridal party, which was led by Rov. Swank, Master Frank Crouse, of Mans field, as ring bearer, carrying the golden band concealed in a pure white callow lily, next appeard and was immediately followed by littlo Miss Marcello Lceson, the flower girl, tho groom nnd his best man, Richrrd Williams, of Indianapolis, the bride and maid of honor, her sister, Miss Grace McConahy. double ring ceremony was most impressively used in the troth. The brido was handsomely gowned in a creation of white silk and lace and carried n bou quet of bride's roses, her maid appearing in pink with roses of tho same shade. The decora tions were particularly pretty, tho bridal bower being a canopy of palms, ferns nnd daisies from which a dainty floral bell was appended. A dinner was nicely served in threo courses later, all of tho tables with the exception of that reserved for the bridal party were arranged on the lawn. The place cards, heart shaped, hand-painted in pink, to which was attached miniature silver shoes and sacks of rice. Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner left at seven- thirty o'clock, for a bridal trip to South Whitley, LaFayctte and Indianapolis, at tho close of which they will return to "this city to prepare for tho journey to their now homo at Burns, Oregon. Van Wert Daily Bulletin. On Monday a band of 1700 head of two-year-old heifers passed through town on their way to the Klnmath' Indian Res ervntion. This is tho first of 5, 000 head purchased of Wm. Han ley of Burns, by the government for tho Indians of that reserva tion. Another bunch of 2500 is expected to go through in a fow days, tho remainder to bo deliv ered somo time in September. The price paid to Mr. Hanloy for tho heifers delivered is $20.75 per head, It is the intention of the government to start tho red mdn in tho cnttlo business with expectations that they will be come cattle barons. Silver Lnko Leader. FOR SALE. (Man or Woman) A 320 Acre South Afiucan Veteran Bounty L,ani Certif icate. Issued by the Depart ment of the Interior, Government of Canada, Ottawa, under the Volunteer Bounty Act, 1908, Good for 310 acres of any Domin ion Land open for entry in Alber ta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Any person over tho ago of 18 years., MAN OR WOMAN, can acquire this: land with this Cer tificate without further charge For immedihto saleOO. Write or wlro, L, E. Telford, 131 Shuter Street, Totonto, Canada, ESTRAYED-Ono old brown nlare, four yearling colts and ono yearling mule. Branded with a heart on loft or right stifle. $25 reward to any 'ono who will hold them for me and let mo know. Last seen on Emigrant creek near J, H, Garrett's. B, W. Parker, Burns, Ore. Great Carnival of Bargains This is the semi-annual clean ing up time, when we dispose of all short and surplus lines of stock in order to make room for our new fall merchandise shortly to arrive. Bargains in all summer dress goods, white goods, embroideries corsets, laces, novelties, etc. Everything we have tor sale is as bright and fresh as the day we received them, and reduced prices will prevail until all our summer lines are sold. nsr. zBZEeqrwnsr 6z sonsrs 3jt-wiT'i i.TMrAcroT sTsna eraa-rcx: 100 Patron will receive Trading Stamps, during this sale. imtumimmfflntmiimtfflttrmtmrrmctitatatttttcKtttian. -:mnmmnm The Harney Valley Brewing Co. Manufacturers of stn.d. &3ure Boda Water Family Trade Solicited Frec'Dcllvcry T. E. JENKINS, Manager J THE CAPITAL SALOON CHAS. BEDELL, Proprietor. Burns, - - Oregon. Wines. Liquors and Cigars. Billiard and Peel Tables. Club Rooms in Connection. BETTER AND ? CHEAPER THAU KiiSiiA3 g$& Over 000 BlKi Send (or Dooutlful HMtlPr'00 Ll8t DoBlgne. jCrBt Clroulara. uiHUrniin iv MONUMENTAL BRONZE COMPANY, uaiea eroirc. con 3. M. L. LbWIS Will be glad to furnish PARTICULARS and PRICES To anjone desiring INFORMATION. See bis Handsome DESIGNS. :s:j:t:ttJt::t:nt:n:intt:nmntm:ttmmimtmttjntntt:i:jt:::itj:;t:::::!::::f.j The OVERLAND HOTEL f Burns, Oregon Afford the Best Accommodations !j to be had in Harney County j CltEflN ROOMS, CLEAN UHNEN, PflURTflDLE VICTUALS ji The patronage of all guests under the old management jj especially sylicited. Rutes $1 a day, $6 a week, $24 a month j Henderson Elliott. Proot. i ::mjij::u:;;i(immtmmuajjinammmmmntntnt!t:!n:j:t::t:t:i llelo lor Tlioie who hare Ktamith Trnnhl I Aftttr doctorinjr for about twelyo years for a bad stomach trouble, nnd spending nearly five hundred dollars for medicino and doctors' fees, I purchased my wife one box of Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which did her bo much good that she continued to uso them and thoy have done her more good than all of the rnedecino I bought boforo. Samuel Boyek, Folsom, Iowa. This medicino is for salo by nil good dealers. TwcnlyPlve Ccntt It the Price ol Peace. Tho torriblo itching and smart ing, incident to certain akin di seases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve, Prico, 25 cents, For salo by all good dealors. STEVENS DON'TjBUY A GUN until you havo BO&n our New DevMe Barrel Models fitted. withSteYMwCowprtfsed Forged Steel Btrrek DEMI-BLOC SYSTEM Tho mode of constructing thoa cunerb Trap and VIM Uuu Is fully eet forth In our Now Shot gun Pamphlet. Send two-con t Litauip lor It. AA your Dtlr fur SUycu Dcsl-Blae Gui, Insist on our mail. J, STEVENS ARMS & TOOL (O. P,P,D.0W CUmn FUi, VUu,