. J ft " .. Al .. hi ? i. ui . . " , CXTT . A yy x MAY ASSESS THE DRAINAGE TAX tt ik. mv tf ir fa '.' 5, Z'4 It: .'.- ' V' IU Vl: fi , (V '1 l- the Christmas Gift I Stop to conilder before yoi pwcliue Jewelry THE "TRIKD AND TRUE" YULKTIDR OFFKRINQ COULD YOU f tHIXK OF A MORR PKRMANKNT AMI APPROPRIATE GIFT OX THIS OCCASION? MY STOCK M NKW AND KXTKN8IVR, AND AT THE SAME TIME KHASOXABUB IN PRICE, AND lOl'RS IS THE PRIVIIo EDGE OF MAKING A THOROl'GII EXAMINATION I1EFORE HE CIUIKG TO SPEND YOVR CHRISTMAS ALLOWANCE. A PLEASURE FOR US TO DEVOTE OUR TIME FOR YOUa FAVOR OF INSPECTION. j G. HEUKEMPER, JR. -r For CkrietSM Goods tkat are Up-to-date 3eSE2T5-3as3 'nTiHr'l J1 BHHrwHMHar lraMiP jlfegggy I WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR THB (Ooatlawd from Page 1.) atfTAWTT Monarch Malleable RANGES Baldwin Hardware Co. 201 ?mMpm.mnM,M,M .,, , ; t oaiawin Motor ana t Simnlir rnmnnnv ', i -f !" r Mxmwcmam " " r wnnra innnmro ' ,.iit. Yr " AHWdk ww Cnsaf ay, SI. IWta,On. Steam, Hot Air and ' Hot Water Heating ? a V. GRAIN-HAY-W DdiTered to Ton Mil Barley, Wheat, Oats, Mill Feed, Alfalfa Meal r 1 1 " IALED n.n u '? Alfalfa, Wheat and Timothy HAY data had beep rtturnod by this braach at hit department he woul.t advise Mr, Kcuck aa to hla decision In the premises. That reply has been received, and Is as follews: Department ot the Interior, Washlnaton, Nov It. 1901). Mr. Jacob Reticle, Klamath Falls, Or.: Sir Iletcrrlng to tho petition signed by yourself and others recom. mending tho assessment ot 30 per acre drainage ie upon lands within the Klamath project, you nro nil vised that tho various charges ngnlnit the upper project and the Ttito lake lands have not been more than tenta tively considered by tho reclamation service. Thcro aro many Important points to consider In connection with tho settlement of water right charges for this part ot the project, and final In vestigations aro not completed on which tho determination of tho out can be based. The. petition forward ed cannot rccclvo favorablo consid eration at present becauso tho futuro action of the department cannot be determined until the plans ot 'tho project aro fully developed. Very respectfully, R. A. BALLINOER, Secretary. It would appear from this letter that the secretary considers It possl bte under the law to levy such n drainage tax, and Intimates, though toituri;, mai iuitu is a puMiuiiuy ui such a tax being Imposed. If It la the result would bo equivalent to tho sale of tho land ns suggested by Messrs. Demon and Drlggs, and would be followed by n reduction of the chnrgo against tho dry land, though tho amount realised might not reach the proportions hoped for by those who favored tho Denson plan. CITY BREVITIES. Somo bargains In Pianos at Virgil's furniture store. 6-13 One-half off on all millinery good at the Brick 8toro Saturday. Plenty of tissue paper, stlckeri, seals, etc.. on hand. Star Drug Co. Get a certificate at the Portland Store. It means a Christmas present for your friend or sweetheart. Baaiber ft Pealrs tell wall paper, saaltas, llncrusta, window shades, linoleums and rugs. Phone 964. A Christmas present for your friend or sweetheart. Get a certificate at the Portland Store. From 91.50 up to 93.00. If you want to see the finest line of ladles' and children's underwear In the city, examine those at tho Stilts Dry Goods Co. FREE -: 1 JLVUU $250 FREE Worth of Toys Given Away Brothers, Sisters, Parents, don't overlook this Golden Opportunity ( (4 44 44 44 44 (4 U With each $5 Purchase, $1 worth of Toys Free " 10 15 " 3 20 4 Commending December 11th. The Portland Store never forgeta the Little Folks. Make this store your headquarters in your Christmas shopping and save the money you would spend for your children's toys. Come early and avoid the rush. Make your purchases while the stoch is complete Portland Clothing and Shoe Store NEXT DOOR TO THE POSTOFFICE Why not give n nlcu box of Xtiin candy? Our's Is fresh. Star Driiit Company. Kggs from the nineties near the city may bu had at nil time at (loud rich's Cash store. James Dixon Is In the city from his ranch about eight miles out of town toward Merrill. Thursday morning the liorso on wblrh Charley Mastun v. a riding from tho Horton ranch to thu Sum mers ranch stepped In u holo un.l throw Itself, falling on .Maston's arm, breaking tho elbow, tearing an littery looso and smashing his hand. .Mastcu was Immediately brought Into tho dty and the broken arm was treated. lie Is now resting u llltlo ( aster. MMMIM9liMMM0MOOO000000009 X LET t'S SUPPLY YOVR NEEDS IN ! GROCERIESDRYGOODS r I. Quality Beat Service Prompt Mt Get Our Prices O. K. Transfer Co. Fkoae871 I SHOES AND RUBBER GOODS For Men. Women and Children 8. w; H. B. aa4 ASHLAND CANNED GOODS TIM Beat to Be Ha4. SILKS, FIXE DRESSOOODS, LADIES AND a BAT'S FCRMSIIINGS. Our Stock la New and First-CUse. Otr Price Right i Chastain. Langell & Co first NttioBil Bank Block Phone 771 Free DellYcry MOMMMtMtaMMMMMMMOO0OO Use Canned Fruits? If you are a user of Canned Fruits, you thould make a po'nt of calling on us and inspecting our stock. We carry the best at the best prices Chocolates Candies The very best MONARCH MERCANTILE CO. Phone 11051 Free delivery anywhere in the city Dolls dressed to )our order at tliu D Deal. Mrs. .May MohkuM lliuiiiilay men Inn lllcd ii suit for ilhurro (rrini Jin J. .Monfinld. 1'. (I, .MIIIh Is attorney lor tliu plalntllt Why not ulvu itrfimu-nT They urn reflneil, ik'Knnt ami laity. Wo l.aui nil tliu ltnKirtril and dmuiMtlu liranilx, Ktar Driiw Co. .Mr. and .Mrs. titmu Low nro In from lliolr ranch on tliu Merrill roa I. Why not uho n postcard alliimiT Lnteiit ami ncalisi stks. Star Driu Compan). Tho machinery for tliu dry kiln all tho I.OUK Ijke I.utnbtr company'i ( iniii at uinptiinctoii iirthdl thin inornliiK from Han Prnnrixn, ' All sl)i, all di-alKns ami alt iuallll of wallpaper ami llnoluiim, wliiilim shades and riiusnt llamlur I'txilnt, wiliuUii painters nml paK r liaiiRcrs. I'lionu us I. J l Corhran, ho represent thu .Mutual l.lfo lnmiraiii) lotiipuny 1:1 this siitlon, n turned Thursday ien. I"K from tho Kottue lilver rulhy, where lie report that lie Old n r(lf, I'llllllOSS. '' HECTOR'S C : liMonable Prices l 4 The Greatest Show On Earth for the Little Ones HECTOR'S i Good Goods TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS FREE FREE FREE FREE FRF.f. i?pi,i, - j ss mmmm m mWMmdMli Us isHfth all ! MiiilAasBsB SAfTTTs?1AV Wtvur 1st h fmm a A )Pa. m .i ..... w. va rnm,. Wn.ww. Vfw s. msv , iv 0 JWUI iUJfB IOT me Little OlltS Vvl'rf FREE Z?t. . ,v Wfc ,t'tf tr TOR'S Suceeupr to Boeton Store HECTOR'S HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT P-TirrTWMa)aaMajsjssyssss) We have the largest mid most complete line of "f liiKh'Krnilc Chrialiiiai prcH'iit that has ever heeii hrouglit to this city, ami we are better pic- ', pared io attend to your I holiday wants than ever before. DIAMONDS, WATIICES, 1 CLOCKS, : JEWELRY, J SILVERWARE. ! HrciiMMiAMii'ian: CUT GLASS, Hand-Painted CHINA, KAIIN.XK IIIUNH EDISON Phonographs, and Records, MUSICAL Imtrumenti, POST CARDS AND POSTCARD ALBUMS 1 SOUVENIR GOODS and other article too num erous to mention. -';ill and be cenvinced: no trouble tosiowyoti WINTERS ! JEWELRY 8TORE! it? HMI HM MMMMMMI I MMMM M mss The Bli Itort fct4fi 4 Montana AMrlMl At t