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About Jacksonville sentinel. (Jacksonville, Or.) 1903-1906 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 20, 1903)
Needed Irrigation legislation. Ashlrinn Citv i lection. Our state at this time is confronted At the meeting Tuesday of the Ashlaml with a pressing need of legislation uim » u citv council judges ami clerks were ap- seven cardinal points, said Judgs Stephen »lilted for the city election to be held on M. Lowell in an address before the Ore l>eccml>cr 15th. A numerously signed gon Irrigation Association at its recent (■etition was presented by Hon. C. B. session in Pendleton. Watson asking the council to submit at 1. Some statutory provision is neces the forthcoming election four amend sary by which the actual flow of the va- ments to the city charter, which if ap . rious streams in the various months in prover! by the voters are to be referrer! to M ! the year shall be determiner! am! the the next session of the legislature for in status of each fixer! as to the vested coqwration into the citv charter. The rights of the appropriators of the waters council adopter! the resolutions am! the thereof. amendments will lie placed upon the <»6 2. A method of tietermination by pro tickets to l»e voted next month. per authorities of the amount of wa er The first proposition is to the effect which the various kinds of cro|»s amt the that the charter l»c amended at the next varieties of soils tributary to any stream session of the Legislature st» as to author may require for proper watering. ize the city to provide for the necessary 3. An equitable am! economical ap expense, bv the issuance of bonds, to portionment and distribution of water purchase all rights necessary to the con among the several users on a stream ac trol by the city of Ashland of all the cording as their several rights should be water in Ashland creek for domestic, ir ■ assured, with such provisions as will pre rigation and munici]ial purr [H »ses. vent over diversion and assure applica Second—-To provide l»v cl! barter amend- | tion to beneficial use. tnent authority to incur necessan ex- ' ir 4. A definite legislative declaration ¡reuse for establishing am! operating an ; as to what riparian rights in irrigation electric light and power plant. are. Thin!— To provide such additional ' 5. There is requisite a prohibition of funds as may be necessarv to perfect a the appropriation cf waters for sj »ecu la live sewer system. purposes, am! ami a definite limitation Fourth—That the subject of liquor of time in which an appropriation shall license, or no license, shall be submitted lx- applied for beneficial use. to a popular vote of the people of this ! fi. Lastly.it is imp-ritive that tin- city at each annual election. state shall reserve all rights unto itself, Rounding up the Cattle. anti shall withhold all waters not now appropriated for use of the general Gov F. E. Bvbee, John Rader, W. Von der ernment for reclamation purposes for a Helleii and G. W. Nichols, Butte creek penod of five years, provided, however, ami Lake creek stockmen, re in town that the Secretary of the Interior shall yesterday for a short time. The stock cause immediate examination of the arid growers have gotten their cattie out of region streams within the state, ami shall the l>ea<l Indian country. They were announce prompt acceptance or rejection brought to George Owen’s place anti of them tor reclamation work. zi ■ » i.» separated when the Butte crick men tie- | 7. The creation of the office of a state cided to take their cattle home by wav of irrigation engineer, the duties of whom Dear! Indian. The storm brewing todav 1 shall lie to secure hydrographic surveys and raging in the mountains may make of each river and water course in Oregon trouble for them. and secure and place to record all essen Wortman anil Gore’s cattle, wlii'h tial iacts relating to the water rights up were taken from th- Dead Indian range, on each, which officer shall be clothed were driven through town yeaterdav en with authority to establish irrigation dis route down the valley.—Ashlaml Tribune. tricts throughout the and sections of the state, and to enforce just ami equitable Mr and Mrs. Emmett Bees«>n of Tai rules ami regulations touching the appro ent left bv Tuesday’s S. P. train for priation ami use of water, and to have Woodland, Calif., where the\ will s|<-nd general authority to carry out the provi the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Bee- ! sions of law relating to water rights and son’s health. irrigation in the state, and g- neral I y to For Rent. enforce especially all provisions set forth above. Two fine store rooms, each 25xso fee' The subject is of far reaching impor in White-Th<>m.»s brick block, Medford. tance to our state, and no act of legisla Oregon. New, well-furnished rooms, tion in recent years has been of so much with a big warehouse in the rear. Apply moment to the future as the embodiment to White & Trowbridge. into law of the best thought upon this Only Make* a Bad Matter Worse. question. Call and see my Stock. California. Colorado, Wyoming. Utah, Perhaps you have nev> r thought of it Nevada and Idaho have taken advanced but the fact must l»e apparent to ever» ground in recognition of the needs of the one that constipation is caused by a lack hour, ami their recent legis’ation upon of water in the system, ami the use of i water rights and irrigation attest the cou drastic catharti s like the old fa-hioned rage and fore-ight of their people ami pills only makes a bad matter worse. adorn the statutes of our times. Chamberlain’s Stomach ami Liver Tab Will not Oregon incited by the know let- are much more mild and gentle in ledge that the Federal Government is their effect, anil when the proper dose is helpless here until wiser laws are enact taken their action is so natural that one • a a a ed. mindful of the wealth and population can hardly realize it is the effect of the | • • •• JACKSONVILLE always the concomitant of irrigation de medicine. Try a 25 cent Ixittle of them. , • • MILLINERY STORE velopment. join their ranks ami help to For sale by City Drug Store. make arid America ultimately the garden The Best Liniment. spot of the world? “Chamberlain's Pain Balm is consid- ; ered the best liniment on the market.’’ write Post it Bliss, of Georgia, Vt. No A grand rafflle for #100 in gold is to other liniment will heal a cut or bruise PLUMES and take place at the Banquet saloon on the so promptly. No other affords such evening of December 24th. The prize quick relief from rheumatic pains. N’o SHAPES will l»e divided. #75 going to the winner other is so valuable for deep seated pains and #25 to the next best contestant. like lame back and pains in the chest. Tickets range from 1 cent to #1 each. A Give this liniment a trial and von will fine turkey supper will l»e served after never wish to l»e without it. Sold by City Drug Store. the raffle, which wili be free to all. B At RYAN’S, Jacksonville, Oregon, you will find A New Line of FANCY CHINA WARE :’U « STEEL DAVENPORT LOUNGES The latest thing in the Bed and Lounge line. Come and inspect. I also take orders for Harness and Saddles Timber Land T. C. NORRIS A NEW STOCK GRAND RAFFLE. ^yKat is it Proportionate in price that has given you more lasting satisfaction than J} Fine Portrait The pleasure derived from most possessions is temporary but a portrait is a human document and is often the only means by which you are remembered. BEALL makes ’em at the The WAYSIDE »STUDIO 3 Miles Northeast of Jacksonville Wanted MISS E. HOOVER Clothes Made Like New Having ojx-ned Steam Cleaning and Pressing Works in Medford, we are prepared to do anything in our line with neatness ami dis patch. We make a specialty of ladies' work, ami guarantee satisfaction in every respect. Work called for and deliverer!. Apply for our club rates for gentlemen METROPOt IT AN STEAM CLEANING & PRESSING WORKS, l/pstalrs. Opposite Postoftlcc. MEDFORD, OREGON V. H. C. MACKEY FOR SALE Photo Gallery From the oldest, finest woolud ()rvgon bred flock, Thirty heiul of MERINO RAMS One to four years old; medium sized, short jointed. Bred for crossing with leggy, loose-wooled ewes. Best gleaners of orchard, hop-yard or field; ami most Ore Medford self-helpful of wool ami mutton sheep Care taken to fill orders bv mail CorresjM.mlence wanted with young Fine Photography a Specialty. farmers who are thinking of engaging in Special attention given to posing sheep raising, who will la- given ixiint. r- of children. Jill work guaran that will I m - to their inti rest. Second Floor, Adkins Block, opposite Postoffice. teed. Prices reasonable. If you want to rent a farm or have land I to rent see T. C. Norris, Jacksonville. Minto & Wain, »Salem, — — Oregon