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About The Times-herald. (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1911)
sa' Vfie lme$lernl& The OntcIM r))or of lUrnrjt County h iho Urgoit circulation ami U ono of he bait ndvcrtiatng medium In Knafern Oregon. VT(l rnl 31nruejj Codttiru Covura n (iron of 0,428,800 acres of land, 4,031,951 ncro yet vacant ttbrct to itntry under thn ptiMlo land lawn of tho United HUtcg. VOL. XXIV BURNS, IIAUNEY COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 14, 11)11 NO 9. IRRIGATION FIGHT WON Secretary Bollinger Orders Survey of The Umatilla Project XLOTMENT WILL BE CHANGED Joprescntntivcs Given Credit for Securing The Funds to Begin Work Secretary Agrees State's Claims Are Strongest, But Other States Will Pull Hard. Tho following is from tho Ore- oninn wnsnington oorresponu- nt: Four hours niter Keprc- entnuves imiis una nnwiey pro- sted porsonnlly to Secretary allinger against tho way Ore- ton has been uiscnminnicu Iguinst in tho recent apportion ment of tho 345,000,000 irrriga. on tho advice of some powerful stnto and privnto interests, tho organization promises to become potential in stopping tho tide of pcoplo going from tho Mississippi river valleys into Canada. Nebraskn, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Washing ton, Oregon, Novada, California and Arizona are the states which on fund, tho Secretary formally I wil1 take tho lead in attempting pproved tho West Umatilla pro-'to see that the settlers aro tum- ccc aim issueu msirucuous iu Iho Reclamation Service to make once final surveys, with a view begin construction work. This means that tho West Um- itilla project will bo built by tho ed from tho south and from tho Canadian northwest into tho most fertile and promising parts of the United Stntes. Iho organization ot such an association for tho purposo of de- KAILR0AI) WORK BliQIN NEXT MONTH? Report Hill Una Purchased N. C. A 0, nnd Wilt Extend North lo Pendleton. overnment and practically as-1 voting the next few years to tho gigantic task of turning the trend of men and women toward the distinctively western states was proposed by the publishers of tho Omaha Daily Bee and tho Twen tieth Century Farmer, which papers organized tho Western Land Products Exhibit with such an end in view. The publishers consulted western governors, heads of commercial organiza tions and railroad men. lures an increased allotment to )regon from tho reclamation and to defray tho cost of con- Itruction. No apportionment of inds has yet been made, how- m .fesiA Ann ver, aside ironi ju.uou wnicn is leeded to complete surveys. In ductions to the local engineer the Reclamation Service prob- jly will go forward by tele- iraph. The first round of the fight for square deal for Oregon has I eon won, out complete victory as not yet been attained, and rill not be until funds adequate build this entire project have Been actually nnottea oy me President It has become ap- larent, however, in the past few lays, that apportionment, mauc In December 26 will have to be jenorally revised and, when this done, it is hoped and strongly jelieved by Oregon's two Repre- ntatives that funds ample for Jmatilla will be credited for that rojecL However, 0REQ0N SHEEP MAKG 0000. Oregon made a wonderful showing at the midwinter sheep show which closed at Portland last week. In competition with sheep of tho very best grades from Englnnd and all parts of the United States and Oregon animals camo out victorious in most instances. Not only did the western sheepmen who attended the show voice their astonish ment at tho remarkably high l standard that has been attained demands aro being jn tho science of breeding sheep Me from other states for the in this ..,.. hut men from tho padjustment of this fund, and ' east, too expressed their surprise will ho incumbent upon m- luential citizens of Oregon to up their demands until they 2t whatever money is needed, at only to begin but to complete tus project Mr. Ballinger has not yet com mitted himself to the Klamath roject, though he spoke favora- ly of it and seemed to bo of the pinion that more money would available after tho money now mailable is expended. There is expended of tho former allot- 2nt $400,000 and the $000,000 portioned from the $20,000,000 jnd. It will take practically without reserve. "The sheep shown hero cer tainly illustrate that Oregon has breeders who understand their business," said R. A. Ramsay, associate chief of tho inspection of tho United States Bureau of Animal Industry, to a Portland paper. "Oregon Bheep are not taking second placo to any sheep that I have seen, and I have seen many. You have good breeders here who breed scientifically. They run a good deal to long and medium wool and theso sheep do well on the range. Tho cross is a very fine mutton producer and 500,000 additional to complete' gives a heavy wool, 'though per- approved units of this pro- t, but Mr. Ballinger pointed t that no emergency exists at amath and work can proceed wly there without working y hardships. In his talk with Messrs. Ellis d Hawley, Mr. Ballinger said at, from tho standpoint of uity, Oregon had a hotter claim n any other Western state for ditional allottmcnt of funds irrigation and, while other tes had appealed to him for reased allowances, ho had do- mined that Oregon's claim uld be considered ahead of all ers. Not only because of gon's heavy contributions did feel that tho state was entitled ore money, but because the to in past has reaped but benefits under tho rcclama- m law. haps not so fine as some others. but for all purposes intended hero tho breeders aro doing rignt. "The sheep industry should be encouraged, and I think every farmer should keep a (lock of Bheep to clean olT the rough ground nnd fertilize tho soil. Sheep will bo found a valuable asset to the, farm, oncn tho far mer gets to see it" Railroad news of tho first of tho weok is more or less optomis tic as it olTccta this section. Just how authentic theso state ments aro wo can not say. That it is possiblo thoy may bo correct is not questioned by thoso who Ravo studied tho situation and watched development. Tho Malheur Entcrpriso Bays that a meeting of Ilnrriman rail road mon wns held in Ontario last week when tho Malheur Val loy railroad was takon over by tho Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co. and that it was gleaned from officials who were present, that work would begin on the east and west lino about the middle of February. It also says that feeders aro to bo constructed tapping territory as far south as tho California lino to mako connections with tho lino running from tho Short lino on tho east to Odcll. Tho Des chutes lino will nlso bo extended south to a connection with this line. No doubt that such aro the plans of tho llarrimnn system and that eventually it will bo ac complished. Whether tlw work will begin next month remains to be seen. One consolation is we will not have to wait long. Tho following press dispatch from Reno gives somo news that means much for tho interior of this state if it is right: "Three thousand tons of steel rails for the extension of its lino from Alturas, Cal., far into Ore gon, with Pendleton as tho prob ablo terminus, wore ordered to day by the Nevada, California &. Oregon Railroad. "Tho rails will begin to arrive within tho nextCOdnys. Within SO days the contract for tho con struction of tho extension will bo let J. J. Hill has secured control of the road, it is generally supposed." This road has been suggested by local men who have looked into tho situation and feasibility of such a road. Dr. Maradcn of this city has contended for years that such a road would bo built. However with Hill bncking it wo may expect early action and that it will bo first class in every respect These projected lines mean great development of a largo ter ritoryvwith posibilities almost be yond conception. With untold water power sites throughout tho section to bo developed and irri gation projects possible it oilers opportunities for railroads that aro most flattering. FAIR HANDLES $35,000.00 Fair Board Disbursed That Sum For Benefit of Harney County IMPROVEMENTS ARE PLANNED Additional Pavilion Space, Larger Stock Barns and Good Board Walk From City to Grand Stand Are Among The Improvements Contemplated This Year. INDUSTRIAL N0TF.S. Oregon SlarlH Prosperous Year. SHOULD HELP HARNEY COUNTY. i response to a demand from tern governors, immigration ials and commercial organi- ns for an association which 1 devote ita energies to turn tho tide of immigration into western states, a call is bo- sent out from Omaha this for a meeting to bo held between January 18 and tho purposo of organizing estern Development ubso- Baker county has an irrigation project on foot involving tho ex penditure of $4,000,000. About 200,000 applo trees aro being planted in Douglas county this season. An oat meal mill is being es tablished at Baker. Eugcno is to havo a match factory. Polk county is to havo tho larg est English walnut, orchard in Oregon. Recent purchasers of tho Hart ranch near Falls City will plant 0,000 walnut trees. Oregon produced this year 015, 034 bushelH of corn and 17,000, 000 bushels of wheat. Oregon shipped green fruit dur ing tho past season amounting to 3,500 cars. Orclmrdsn tho Ontario district (Continued on pago 4) (Portland Correspondence.) Tho Hill system of railroads has expended during tho past four years in Oregon and Wash ington no less than $80,000,000, according to compilations just made, in extensions, better ments, acquisitions of holdings and equipment, exclusive of fixed charges and operating expenses. Tho North Bank alone cost nearly $53,000,000 and $27,000,000 was spent on Hill properties in this state, over half of it during tho past year. Construction work mapped out for properties in Oregon in 11)11 involves tho expenditure of $15,- 000,000. Coupled with tho big expenditures tho Ilarriman sys tem is making in building now lines and extensions and tho ef fort both big railroads aro put ting Into exploitation work to ad vertise tho state, Oregon hns a grcntassot in its railroads. Ashland will hold a mining congress on January 17. Tho rich mining region extending frdtn Grants Pass to Yrcka, Cal., will bo represented by delegates and it is oxpected to form a per manent organization that will as sist in tho development of tho mineral resources of this district. Oregon found a brick in its Christmas stocking when tho reclamation apportionment was announced, giving this stato but $925,000 lo carry on uncompleted irrigation projects out of tho ap propriation of $20,000,000 despito tho largo contribution of Oregon to tho reclamation fund. Tho Oregon DovolopmentLeaguo and (Continued on pago 4) Tho annual meeting of tho HnrnoY County Fair Association was held last Monday afternoon at tho secretary's ofilco. Tho business of tho last year was shown in tho secretary and it was quito flattering. Last year was tho sixth annual fair under tho mnnngemont of the Associa tion nnd the books bIiow that during that period about $35,000 was received and disbursed among narney county people. Tho year just closed has seen all the indebtedness of the Asso ciation paid and now the fair grounds and all the property of tho Association aro freo from debt with a small balance in the treasury. Tho board plans somo needed improvements during this year. A committee has been emiwwered to build additional stock barns and also an addition to tho pavil ion. Both are needed nnd can possibly bo erected at a cost that can bo mot during tho year with out any additional stock being sold or interfering with financing tho exhibition to bo held in the fall. Tho old board had decided to quit and givo somo other stock holders tho manager of the fair but lack of interest shown nnd tho urgent demand of several that they continue finally pre vailed. It is no light tusk to look after the details and finnnco tho annual fair, even though they are not pretentious. To se cure attractions that will enter tain nnd provide necessary funds for such nnd tho general expense of n fair from a limited source of revenue takes somo thinking. Tho old board with Bon Brown an 1 I. S. Geer to take tho places of F. S. Miller and V. J. Hopkins, both of whom jiavo moved away, will again take up tho burden. And it "is n burden. Tho board and officers work without com pensation and are prompted only by a desire to promote the good of tho country. Besides paying all premiums and running expenses tho past year tho Association stood the expense of preparing, boxing and shipping 3270 lbs of Harney county products to tho railroad for ti8o in tho Hill advertising car. This cost in tho neighborhood of $130. Tho Burns Commercial Club assisted in gathering ex hibits at a cost of about $100 and generously offered to nssist in tho oxpenso of shipping but ns tho Association had sufficient funds tho board considered it tho proper thing to expend it in that manner. Tho improvements contemplat ed will include a good board walk from tho city to tho grand stand. This has long bcon need ed but lack of funds has prevent ed its being built In this pieco of work tho proporty owhers nenr tho fair grounds will bo nsk ed to co-oporato in bo fnr as tho necessary potitions nnd require ments to go before tho city au thorities. This wnlk is needed and desired by tho pcoplo in that portion of town and should bo extended to tho cemctory. This latter extension can bo mado by populor subscription from tho end of tho residenco district. Tho proposed addition to tho pavilion will bo for tho particu lar benefit of tho Indies. Here tofore tho needle work, art, pas try and like divisions hnvo been given scant attention becauso of there being no suitnblo placo to display. The now iortion will bo erected with such provision in view. Tho unusunl largo entry in tho livestock lists last fall has shown to tho management tho necessity of more bnm room, especially strong stalls for stalliens: A (1001) ROADS COMMISSION. "Oregon's bad roads fund is big enough. Tho State's hamp ered development tho unpopu lated areas that should bo pro ducing wealth for busy commun ities, the difficulties of vehicle transportation, nnd tho excess in wear and tear on everything that travels tho roads, including people, aro to bo charged to this bad roads fund." This statement of Oregon's condition has been issued by tho Oregon Good Roads Association. It is tho reason nssigncd by Judge Lionel R. Webster, chair man of tho association's execu tive committee, for a determina tion to enlist every progressive Orogoircilizoii, every man or in terest to be benefitted by good roads construction, nnd every leg islator who desires to Borvo tho interests of the people, in tho ef fort to reduced road building plans in Oregon to a permanent, definite and effective system. Inek of system is charged by all conversant with the situation as cause for Oregon's poverty in good roads. Tho constitutional bar to road building that existed until lifted by tho pcoplo nt tho Inst election shares the blame. The Oregon Good Roads Con vention recently held approved five good roads measures drafted by Judge Webster, becauso of tho belief that if these measures aro adopted by tho legislature tho system of construction desired will be instituted. All were agreed that tho most important of tho five measures is tho one creating a good roads commission. The members of this commission aro to be three in number. When nppointed their services cost tho stato nothing. They will servo tho cnuso of goods roads for tho good of tho people, as n public duty. Their executivo officer is to bo tho State Highway Commissioner. Tho bill requires that tho Stnto High way Commissioner must bo "thoroughly skilled in scientific road construction." His author ity is to help build roads in every part of tho stato. Ho must know liow. Ho must servo tho pcoplo nnd tho cnuso. Any fniluro to fulfill requirements will mean his dismissal. Authorities aro agreed that his proposed Balary of $4,000 a year will bo but a small por tion of tho real financial advan tage to bo realized by tho state and its counties becauso of tho commissioner's Service. Ho will bo exponent of system, tho sys tem that is oxpected to show tangiblo results in tho form of actunl miles of permnncnt good roads. VliRV IIAPI'V PRAIIiRNALOATHLRINO Joint Innlallnllon of Odd Fellow Ilodlea Hollow by Ilanquct Lanl Saturday. Last Saturday evening at tho Odd Fellow Hall tho annual joint installation ceremonies look placo in tho presence of a large gather ing of members. Mrs. W. Y. King acted ns in stalling ofilcer for tho Rebokahs with Mrs. J. M. Dalton as mar shal. Tho following officers were installed; Myra King, N. G.; Delta Dillard. V. G.; Nina Wise man, R. S.; Mrs. Hattio Hnstic, F. S.;Mrs. Cortes Elliott, Treas.; Mrs. D. A. Cawlflcld, Con,; Mrs. W. A. Goodman, War.; Mrs. Frank Harrison, Chap.; Mrs. W. Y. King, It. S.N. G.; Mrs. J. M.; Dalton, L. S. N. G.; Mrs. Geo. Hngey, R. S. V. G.; Mrs. A. Dunn, L. S. V. G.; Byron Tcrrill, I. G., Will Gould, O. G. District Deputy Grand Master B. W. Hamilton installed the fol lowing officers for the Odd Fel Iowb, assisted by Archio Mc Gowan as marshal; Dr. J. W. Geary, N. G.; James Smith, V. G.; A. Horton, R. S.; Byron Tcrrill, F. S., II. M. Horton, Treas.; Cortes Elliott, War. ; D. A. Cawlflcld. Con. ; A. Dunn, R. S. S.;WillGouUCL. S. S.;B. W. Hamilton, R. S. N. G.; Prior Barnes. R. S. V. G.; J. Kribs, L. S. V. G.;Rov. C. W. Hollo man, Chap.; Ora Hill, I. G.; B. F. Siler, O. G. Mrs. C. II. Leonard and Ora Hill, furnished music for tho in stallation ceremonies. One of tho finest banquets over prepared in Burns followed with fraternal visits and social chats. Medicines that 'aid nature are always most effectual. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy nets on this plnn. It allays the cough, relieves tho lungs, opens tho secretions nnd aids naturo in re-, storing tho Bystem to a health ful condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. Sold by all good Dealers. GEER & CUMMINS Burns, Oregon. Hardware and Crockery Glassware Guns and Ammunition FARMINGMACHINERY of all kinds Get our prices before buying J. L. Sitz, one of Drewsey's prosperous merchants and far mers, passed through Vale Sat urday on a business trip to Boise. Vale Oriano. Ronton for sale, all sizes and lengths, price 20 cents per foot Any one desiring Rentos address W. A. Ford of J. O. Alberson, Alberson, Oregon. Frank Cummins, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Buflington nnd Miss Lela Wustard of Westfall attended tho Wool Growers' Convention Fri day, roturning Tuesday. - Vale Oranio. EsTiUYion-From tho Settle meyer farm in Sunset Inst sum mer a bay maro with white spot in forehend, weight about 1150 lbs branded 7G0, the six being a continuation of tho stem of the Bovcn on left stifle, black sucking unbrnnded colt following her. Suitable reward for her return or information lending to her re covery. E. E. Laiisen, Hnmov. Oregon. When buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is most effectual for colds nnd that it contains no harmful drug. For salo by nil good dealers. MOTE'S CANDY STOKE Has just received a fresh lot of CANDIES, CIGARS, TOBACCO New and handsome Post Cards, Stationery, Ink, Pens, Pencils, Novelties. A SPECIALTY OF BOX CANDY liXTKA Fine assortment of everything D. K.MOTli, Burns, Oregon V. T. I.IJSTIJK, A. A. I1!RRY, AtonoKor nnil Salesman. Secretary unil Notary Public. THE INLAND EMPIRE REALTY COHPANY ltuirueiitN Tliut Wlilcli UTthtuil hiiiI lltllnblu, mill IUndle Huuciwifnlly nil Sorts of ltunl Kutiilu minim's. Wo urn AkuiiIh for tho ltollaula AETNA and PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES AMERICAN LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY Till OREGON mm COMPANY AND THB IDAttOSTAfu NUSIiRY TREES ARE THE BEST Talk Your Hon) Katulo Mnttorx Ovor With Ua. Your IIimIiiom Will IU Hlrlotly (JonlUlxntUI, Wo Know Our IUihI- liOKH, Attend To Our lluanot nnd Wnut Your DubIiiubm. PWST UOOR SOUTH OP IIARNUY COUNTY NATIONAU HANK t I l I l I1URNS ORIUION r C. M. KELLOG STAGE CO. Four well equipped lines. Excellent facilities for transportation of mail, express, passengers Prairie City to Burns. Vale to Burns Uurns to Diamond Burns to Venator E. B. WATERS, Agent. i -s-ajss -4b miutunmmuuu:mmmnntt;;::ii;t;tninm;:nau;?nnnunnanmnn::i;:niiii:u ARCHIE M'GOWAN, President and Manager Harney County Abstract Company (incoktokated) Modern and Complete Set of Indexes H An Abstract Copy of Ever' Instrument on Record in Hnrney County. n:mtntuntuunnnnnunmnmmmmnmnsnnus::nunt 33 $$ $SSSS$$S99SS$9$9K M. L. LEWIS Ifireinsur ... Represents the.... Home Insurance Co., of New York, Live pool, London & Globe, Fire Assurance Co., Philadelphia. Ol-TICU WITH UlUaS & uiaa. Bums. Oregon. Corner outli of Lunaburg & Dalton's. l&&9f$&&&&$ $&&$$S i The HOTEL BURNS N. A. DIBBLE, Propt. CENTRALLY LOCATED, I GOOD, CLEAN MEALS, COMFORTABLE ROOMS : Courteous treatment, rates reason- able "Give mo a ca'l A First Class Bar in Connection B&wm & mBmmm The Harriman Mercantile Go. GENERAL MERCHANDISE BEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES Complete line of I Groceries and Di"y Goods Gents Furnishings ' FULL AND CCMPLETE LINE OF HAMILTON BROWN SHOES HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, WINONA WAGONS, BARBED WIRE Wo Kuaranteo.quality undjprlces Let us nrovc'to you that we have the goods nt right priceaCnll nndjsee us ft jEJ.gtx'jriTTni ojo., ware: ?h 2Tvr Twn m. Ora Crl atp Haeeedl- As tho meeting is called reflftfiffiffiaefi