I / I rhe Oldest and Most Reliable. Published in the Greatest Valley of Eastern Oregon. I The Best Advertising Medium. Items. Bl. I). McIntyre, I'tnprlrtor N COnhrMU«, (editor nml Maubftr, BURNS. OREGON, SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1902. • I .ft<> |’er Y FRF. His 7ft Centn. .21. r WASHINGTON LETTER PEACE NOT FAR OFF the British. bJ Full recognition of state debt." fors the Fenato committee on tbe| contracted before and after hostili­ Philippines this week were among > ties and up to the data of the an­ the most interesting yet heard by Enti of the Conflict in South nexation proclamation publiahed Short Pisrnifrnphs Concerning the coioiiiittee. (Jen. MacArthur by Lord Roberts. Africa Near at HaniL the Week’s Doings in Our National Capital. thinks our possession of the Philip­ The language question is to be pines is merely the evolution of mutually agreed upon. history, and that “Blood and ideas Amnesty for Cape rebels. Tbe conflict in South Africa are tbe basis of all human history. The release of all political pris­ Washington, April 11.—Presi­ It seemed to mo when 1 returned sesms to be about at is end. A oners. Hardware of Every Detcription. dent Roosevelt and Lis party re- to Manila to assume the supreme conference of the British and Boer A date to Ire fixed wheu all pris­ BLUSH, OHEGON. lurruid from their trip to tbo command that we were committed peace envoys was held last we^k oners of war will be returned to CliaiLeaton Exposition bubbling to the position there by a process at Klerksdrop but adjourned to South Africa. over with enthusiasm over the wel­ of spontaneous evolution. To Pretoria where it is thought final j The ofiices of one or two friendly come given them by the people of doubt the wisdom of that is to negotiations will be completed s^on. powers to be accepted to superin­ «South Corolina and declaring it to doubt the stability of our own in­ A dispatch from London dated tend the carrying out of the terms of peace. have l>een one of the pleasantest stitutions and to declare in effect April 13th savs: Of these the cardinal point and ; trips they ever made. President that a self-governing nition is in* “Peace is within mcnsureable i Roosevelt aaid: “There was not a capable of successfully protecting distance.” That probably sum» np the hardest for Great Britain to •••• SMsnesatssesestset^^eMOSieeoocooeooesstMes i single anplsassnt occurrence dur­ its own energy The general con­ the present crop of rumors, con­ concede is the granting of amnesty JOHN W IIKi'iN. Er-ei lent, H.( I.EVENH, clusion which I drew is, that we ing the entire trip. ” jectures and deductions which has to the Cape rebels, not so much be­ tiltO FRY. Caaluer. Vice 1’reaident. | Some republican« are opposing are unmistakably the instruments Great Britain by the ear». “Is it cause of British opposition, but ow- ;the Cuban reciprocity-hill, which by which great event are being ac­ i peace?” meets tbe eye in glaring i rng to colonial opposition in Soutn , is being debated by the House, but complished which will influ^ce posters of newspapers, and the /Africa itself. While there is no Chairman Payne, of tbe Ways and the future history of the world to question is reechoed throughout) reason to believe that this is not a : ( fiicorpurated.) Means committee, who is in charge a greater extent than anything else tbe United Kingdom. As pointed ' eemi-olhcial summary of the Boers’ Itl'ItN'M, of the bill, has the votes to pass it since the discovery of America out in these dispatches ye:ter-day, demand», there id also reason to OREGON. and is not worrying about tbit, Inspiration and hope go with our and confirmed at midnight by Mr. tliink that they njav be modified. i although ho would, of course, pre- fiag. We are planting in those is­ Balfour, the government leader in A ili.-patck of the 1 4th says that lands imperishable ideas, while all I for to see all tho republicans voto the Iljuse of Commons, the reports peace proporala as favored by the A General Banking Business Transacted. "for it. The democrats held a con­ other Governments have simply of the definite end of a conflict of 1 Boers had been forwarded to the Directors: W, Y. King, 1. N. (teer, öeo, Fry, W. E. Trisch. ference to try to agree on a^party planted trading eslablLhrnents.” I such length, involving so many Colonial Secretary to be submitted J. (’. Welcome. Rear Admiral Bradford, chief of I lasting »nd intricate issues being to the British Cabinet. The details •••«•••«ac e ••••«»•«-»o - oo -*■ a » a »ooemx o«»c•••« •• swe« j>.bo»e have bad failure to do fo Navy Department, who returned time being devoted to negotiations. the following additional: T Ite Semite is still debating the !»•«!<• l>ir««te»ry. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. this week from Cuba, whore be has , are palpably premature. Il is an­ The Boers are to accept a British Chinees exclusion bill with noth­ Piusa 14iba s No. 70, K of P been on an inspection tour for the nounced that the Ministera at to­ Lord Commissioner, with a Boer ing in sight to indicate how »non n Mcuia svsrv riiariday night. purpose of selecting the best points day’s meeting, which lasted au ¡executive, rote will be reached. Tbe com­ both to be reaident at j F. M Jordan. C. C. ! for naval »nd coaling rtstions on hour discussed a communication : Pretoria; tbe country is to be di­ mittee on Immigration promptly R. Mother»!lenii, K of K. 8. ' reported to tbe Senate w ithout a the Island, in accordance with tbe from Lord Kitchener. This ¡9 quite vided into districts, with British PHOTOGRAPHER. BURNS CHUTER. NO. 41». <> F. 8. | . mendment the Chinese Exclusion I terms of tbe Platt amendment, de- within rcasou and the government district officers and a Boer coin- MeaU second and fouMh Monday <4 Harns. Oregon, I MU l>assed by the House early in 'Cided upon Havana and Guantana­ circles expect sevoral similar mes­ i niiltce choecn by vote Ly the rich mooth In M atonie bnll, Voectiy . 1 the week, which is substantially mo for naval stations, and Cien- sages from Lord Kitchener before burghers: the veto right is to be heilding. Mrs Maggh Levon», W. M. •W’Main St—-Opposite Bank the bill that was agreed upon by fuegos and Nipe Bay for coaling anything definite can be announced. reserved to tbe British Govern­ Mr». Eaxice Thoapso», See. __ _ ___ the 1’aoiflc Coast Congressional ¡stations. He also visited,. Porto While Ixird Kitchener’s messape ment; the majority of the British delegations, and is sAmcwhat more Rioo, but docs not think it udviea- may have been of vital importance officers uiuat to eoHV-r^ant with BVRN8 LODGE. NO «7, a F, « A M. aiwden a oeai «’ Mort» Saturday on er before foil mn. w fa Mgr,dtn ,,hn w Owy stringent than the hill pending in ' lie to establish either a naval or the Associated Press has good rea­ the dual language; Johannesburg Q'.ialiftad brother» fraternally invite«!, ... . . . the Senate. It is probable that coaling station on that island. sons to believe that the sudden is to be ceded to the British, with <’. K. Ktnyen, W. M. F. S. Kinder. /*y»vtan» * Suryeen». No government ever started and summons of the Cabinet Ministers 'complete Briiuh civil government; the House bill may be offered as a Seey. . j Burn», Oregon. substitute for the Senate bill at maintained a war without suffer­ I was due to a desire to decide wheth- a war indemnity of .*30,OCO,OOP ®fiT’Oih<‘n at reaidenre. ’l’bone 20. the close of the debate, but whether ing to some extent through tbe in- {er or not the presentation of the . is to be distributed by mixed com­ Bf'RNM LODGE. NO. 03. A O. U. W. it can com nand a majority of votes j experience and extravagance of budget could he postponed until mittees; disarmament is to occur Meets at Brown hall every Fridav eve- ( ring Viaitini brother» fraternally in- is problematical, as there are quite some of tbe men chosen to assist in the Klerksdrop negotiations are •.vhen the first Latch of Boer prison- ptUUS4> ntuus. , «■led. Tlioa. Hager», AV. M. Chaa. N. !ers is sent back to South Africa; a number of Senators who bt-lieve , the hurried work of purchasing settled one way or the otLer. C'oebrane, Kvoerder. J. W Blgja. Dulten Ulti» supplies, and noue ever will. It is ' with Senator Cullom that tbe re­ Whatever the proposals of the | no war tax is to be levied ; both A tt orne yt-al-La ir, enactment of the Geary law until i human nature for some of those : i Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir. languages are to be recognized in HARNEY ÎJOÎXIF, NO. 77. 1 O O F BERNS. OBKQOX. Menta svsrv Balurdav evening, B own*» 1904 tvhen the treaty with China who have wbat the gover ment has Michael Hicks-Beach, may be, they the schools and oourta and in of­ ball Visiting brothers fraternally in­ JCfOflieo in Bank building. will expire by limitation, is all that to buy to take advantage of the I are bound to be greeted by storms ficial documents; the cxper.se cf vited. Frank O. Jackaou, N.U. necessities of the government and ! of criticism from various quarters. the garrisons in South Africa is to C. G. Smt h, Secretary. j is at this time necessary Ilrpreeen*,ative Babcock, of Wis­ tbo inexperience of some of its, Peace will not modify the crying j be borne by Gnat Britain; the Till F. CIRCLE. NO 105. WOMEN OF QIO W U a YKS consin, Las again been elected agents This government had au ■ need of additional revsnue, but it, present Boer leaders aie to be re- Woodcraft. Meet* 2nd and till Twee- chairman of the Republican Con­ experience of that sort in buying j would take off the sting from the • taiued in oflice so far at jmsrible. dar at Brown’s hall. Mr» TUH’ Jordan, .Mrs. lone Wliltlng (iuardixn. and equipping tho Pacific army | additional taxation which is bound | Attorney-At-T.aw, gressional Campaign Committee ------ -.*» ------ I A number of prominent I’enn-| transports, as shown by tbe volum­ i to raise a protest from every class, Brown & Sons can make you _ Bt’RNS. OltSOON. sylvania republicans have asked inous report sent to tbe House this I of industry affected. In tbe na-' prices on anything vou need cbcaji-' BO YEARS* tfJF Land matters a specialty. EXPERIENCE Attorney Geneial Kncx to accept week by Secrciary Root. But the , tional jubilation over the end of' er than any outside concern. Give the republican nomination for gov­ War Department soon found out the war these industrial protests ' U8 your liat of goods lic€dh] and we ernor of that State Mr. Knox very what was going on and got rid of will be lost to sight. It will be uo cail convince you that you are not ^II.LIAMS a FITZUXRAI.D promptly declined, but tho gentle­ the agents who allowed themselves surprise it it is announced Monday uiaking any mouey by dealing with Tharutnn William», M FitagaralU, men who made the request have to be bambooxled by greedy con­ that the budget presentation once 1houses. T rade M ark » AMorney al Law, Notary Public, not abandoned the idea They will tractors and put the service on a more has been postponed and if D ssicns Law, Notari li and Real Retate C opyrights &c. endeavor to enlist the assistance of thorough business basis. While, of I this does not taka place, Parlia-' Anyone tondlnf a akai( h an.J d< a i•?»•»▼ ditilnklY M«M»rteln our opinion fraa whether au ■‘Selling at Cost,” see Jorgenst a Practice. »•▼•»»lion le probably patentable. < onia>uulca- President Roasevelt if they can course, the extravagance was re­ , mentary circles will regard it as IlonaEtrlutiy ooidMeutial. Handbook on Patetit» ir.d find out wbat this means. Burnì, Oregon. tent free. Oldoet aawncy far Mcurlng rxuwite. grettable, the report is as a whole Kaieota taken tbrvueb Muuu A Co. raoalr« gWOffice in old Maasnic building make flire that another Pcimsyl- entirely creditable to tbe War De- ; one of the best omens that the gov- fecial natk«, without chattf*. In the j vanian will be chosen for Attorney i : ernuient practically is assured of a ; | partaient, which reformed the a- ' successful termination of the Klerks- i Women as WeH as Men General. Scientific American. A UuixUoinalr lll««tm(M wnuklv 1 araa.t atr- Hon. Whitelaw Reid, head of the bu8es as fast as they were located dorp conference. rnlatton or any eclontWIc Journal. Tar»n». (■> a p M JORDAN, rear; four mon tie, 11. tmdbyall naww^aalerg. Arc Made Miserable by special embassy to-represent this The Cabinet Council today, MUNN fCo h -» New York Kidney Trouble. tlOS 1SWABD 3130. Branch Ofc«.. M F 81.. Waahlagluu. t>. C. government at the coronatmn of while it probably did not fulfill the) Practical Land Surveyor. The readers of this paper will be King Edward, has declined the of­ sensationally attributed function Ilurna, Oregoe. Kidnsy trouble preys vp n the mind, drs- fer of the British government to i pleased to learn that there is at of deciding between |>eacc or war. couragss and lescens ambiden: beauty, vigor least one dreaded disease that sci­ undoubtedly reviewed the entire and cheerfulness so-a entertain him ae a public guest g W. MltLKR, disappear when the hic- during the six days covering the ence has been able to euro in all situation, both as regards finance neys a: a out of order | its stages and that is Catarrh. I or diseased. and the situation in South Africa. Notary Public and Conreyanrer, coronation ceremonies, and an­ Kidney trouble has I nounced bis intention to pay his Hall.s Catarrh Cure is the only ' How complicated and impossible Mnrtc»(».. Oaadi, Xt<- , »»rraaily ■»•l houa, o( »»lid financial «landing Salary ' no appropriation for the purchase constitutional treatment. urine scalds the flesh cr if. when the child |7«n a y5 Caxiun UIJ». Cbieaco. tho Holland type, investigation acting directly upon the blood and tor is in daily touch with Mr. bed-welling, dererd upon it. the c.-v'. Ci 1 mucous surfaces of the system, having shown that boats of this i Kruger, says on tbe highest author­ the difficulty u kidney trouble, and the first WANTKTI— SKVKR a T. fkrsons of char , thereby destroying the foundation ity that the Boers are prepared to step should be towards the treatment of *'»•• •»< i ’ I repnUUon tu Men in j typo for which the government has these important organs. Thu unpha. art th ’ .< county required )lo repreaent ar.tj advert in e of the disease, and giving the pa­ accept the following conditions: trouble is due ta a diseased condition of the old tJatAUliulMM wealthy bimineaa houne of aalid been charged 1175,000 could be ( I We promptly nbKiu U. « »nd For kidneys and bladder and net to a habit as flnftiiolal Handing, sa’nry 00 weekly with tient strength by building up the »p.msoi additional, all pijable In cash each built in our navy yards for $60,000. They will not make absolute iu-! nwjt people suppore. | \VodnA4day dlract from head office«», Horses constitution and assisting nature Women as well as men are mads mis­ If an amendment to the Post and carriace>» ftiraiahod, when naceMary Hof dependence a cardinal feature if erable with kidney and bladder trouble | orenoew. Kncioae xelf «ddroNsvd Mamped en­ in doing its work. The proprietors Offico appropriation bill, reported velope. Manaier, 31« tax ton Building, Chicago, thoy can come to a satisfactory and both nocd the xame great raraody. r ____ _ _____ ______ _ have so much faith in its curative mild and the Immedtr.to efc'rwt 6f to the Hcnate this week, goes agreement as to future internal The Send model, »ketch or or pMoM pbo--------- Invi ------ liti.'H for Swamp-Root is soon miked. It is roid powers that they offer one Hundred I fr«-« l«vik, freerennrton rwli'nlaUllty. For fret . through, carriers on rural free de­ government. by druggists, in fifty- to l^^rTRADE-MARKS I I writs livery routes will be givon authori­ Dollars for any case that it fails tol The banishment and confiscation cent and cne dollar«» sizes. You may have a For Infants and Children. ty to administer oaths in the exe­ cure. Scud for list of testimonials.' of property proclamation must be sample bottle i>y mail Address. F. J. Cheney. & Co., ( caneelcJ and confiscated property free, also pamphlet loll ­ The Kind You Have Always Bought cution of pension youchere, using Toledo, ing all about it. lac hiding many of fhe O their cancelation stamps in lieu of must be restored to its owners with thousands of testimonial letters received Netn a the sufferers cured. 1n writing Dr. Kilmer seals. The fame amedmant author­ Sold b” Druggists, 75e. remuneration for private stock and from Signataire of &. Co.. Binghamton, N. Y., tec sure ue H Hall ’ s FatuiJy Pills arc the best. 1 ize* «peAhl agent» End route in» property destroved or taken hv jr.an’Jon this * timer.. * - z Geer & Cummins i I THE CITIZENS BANK! ; 1 ! Capital Stock 325,00000 I PATENTS CASTOR IA