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KLAMATH REPUBLICAN. I B»p«bllBMI In Fnlltiee. and devoted to the Timber, Agricultural. Mtoek and Wool Interest k of the great Klamath County. co mt all tliv was to k I hiiihi ii county I»» aak'vrtain whether »»r nut thia waa true. kejotihcb eouncY bjirk Klamath Falls, Oregon At thia juncture Mr I lp|wui(«ntt ch.let! n|w»n th«» p<s»ple I«» »land up and alo w the t'hiel Engineer how thev «»it Pnhli«hed«venr Thur winy by the pn>|M»»hion. Every imreon in the Alex Martin, President, Alex Martin Jr, Cashier . cause« loss any individual or private audlonea* ar«*r*e ainidat dvaiening ap* WESLEY | institution. The tai |i«viiig | h <> ii I i -and plaitN«* E. R. Reames, Vice-Prcs’t, b.. M. Bubb, Asst. Cashier. A »’«dlection war« then taken Up Io de reliable citiavnship are all in favor ot Emma amo Paorairroa. reasonable compromise* «nd n<ai«>n«blv fray mci<lentdl vxjmnMm an<l tliv auin of |T.i?5 wuA promptly iwimm I. M-lthimeuts of conflicting interest«." In the meniitiine a «'«»in mil tv»« waa at cash ' s basch . fmniFTMH BATMI appidnled irom <>r«'goii and Caldortiia One of the best entertainments given Owe yo»r (U advance) .................. . » oo the government jairty on their laie tour to organ 1 ve into a la»dy to l»e known a* The ol tiie country was at Carr's ranch. the "Irrigation Aaaocigtton.” o. and it They weroall good, but the represent memltvra con»i*l of the following naiii»'*l THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,1904 alive« say that the e«nv«a duck» »erved iteiaon»: N N Merrill, (Tiatrman ; W F red to. by Manager IXilton capped the climax. Hill, of Morrill; I* I mountain and O < Every guest w«a served with a whole Steam». Klamath Falla; Jacob Koiieck Safety first. duck and the iueinl>ei» ol the psrlv ate Hairy, II II Burnham, latngvll Valley, Filner I Applegate. Swan lake, n (' got in the way and the government ha<l full of nraiae for the manner in which Pnlton. Tub* t«ake, M»«d«M comity, Gal.; the wiki birds were prepared. had some trouble in dealing with them C. T. Silver» and I'. 1>. i’ryer, Siekiyoti AT S.IXAXZV 1 but had ..nally won out. It only used a The climax ol the trip was reached at Co.. Cal. .1 Ki'ott Taylor was elected aocretary of A meeting firm hand where it was necessary, com Itonansa Tuesday night Country Produce in (or th-’ committee. KNOWS FLOUR promising adverse interest« where it was held at which fullv -.W js-ople were While the collection was being taken piesentand enthusiasm reign«! through could be done reasonable. The state out. J. G. Wight was elected chairman up the audience was given an opporla« laws were generally in bad condition to alter an intnsmetorv address by laiui- mty to pro|M»iuid qu«Mth»n» to the mem , Thia handle public irrigation «nd them- had tierl'er. The proposition was < »plained l»era of tKt* government party. This brought out hundred* of quewtione and | to be modified in most cases to lit the by lira government repreaentativwa and they ware promptly annwervd. »hnwittg speeches were made by a numlier of to right case. A number of laws would have to prominent citizensot Honanza who were Mr Newell*» thorough kiiowUnlgeui the cuMMirT«« Mzrrs be passed io Oregon before the work heartily in accord with the movement j auhloet. The committee from the with two GUARANTEE The joint meeting then a<lj«»iirnr«l a I rnkuasAT ma »» mbstinii conld proceed with satisfaction. Ele stales met at Court hou-e iiumwli Irrigation and Klamath county's ad Hunting tiger the U» the diilinguudied vis The mass meeting ol the ciliaens of t ately nient« in the soil also had to be exam- after the adjournment of the vancement is the watchword ot the peo- Klamath county held at Houston's' itor». meeting. The press was barred Ihuu Iined and removed in many cases such opera house Wednesday afternoon w«» this meeting as it was ol a private ua ple, to a man. Ibis weak. as alkali, rail and other enemies of irri- one of the largest attended in the history I Government irrigation and the en lure. Tliv < omiuittee, however, made gat ion. But with patience and time ot the county. The building was tax«! public the stalamenl that the wotk ol | We Invite Comparison dorsement of the local Federal project is to it« full capacity. Every seat was theoe could all be finally mastered and the committee was only preliminary ot Our Stock and Price, W ith the universal verlict of the people. taken and the aisles and rear of the an-l nothing of importance was done.' IN FACT irrigation made a »uccesa in all details. OTHERS. building wascrowded with |w*oplestand The memlw'ra discussed the work ill If Chief Newel! and his staff of officers Attorney Bien explained the legal ing. From the moment the meeting i under the Reclamation act expect«! to hand informally an I appointed a sub- Repairing complications which arc numerous ami was called loonier until the close an | conimittee, consisting ol O. A. Stearns, find opposition to this gocxl work when varied. County Commissioner Merrill enthusiasm prevailed which showed I*. I.. Fountain and Elmer I. Applegate, they arrived here they were disappoint that the people were thor -nghlv in ac H. J. WINTERS. StiiplV n and J. F. Adams propounded many cord with the irrigation project and eon- whose duty it is made to arrange (or the ed. They were receive.! with open arms organization of the body in.l make a re WATCHMAKER A JEWELER questions to the experts which were ti lent of the future of the county. and given a welcome amounting to an p«>, t on all important matlva connected I. F. DAVIES, DAIRY, OREGON Every nook and corner of the county with the work of the main committee at answered readily and intelligently. Fills. ovation throughout the county. was repre»ente<l by leading citizens, au-l The result of the first informal meet its next regular meeting The representatives of the Federal a number of persons were present from The committee then adjourned sub ing resulted in convincing the authori California. A harmonv prevailed be * government will certainly leave Klam 4» ties that the people were with them and tween the n-preaantatives of th«- two ject to the call ol the chairman. Tim | ath county with the assurance that the next meeting is <-X|a-<-ted to lake place ' ready to co-operate with them, «nd in states which shows that thev are de in Klamath Fall, within a>»>ul one people are with them ; the people have * also assuring the pe->ple that the gov termined to work together in bringing week when the committee will lortu it- 4» the assurance of the officers that every alsint irrigation. sell into an organization under ihe di- ’ ernment is anxious to establish irriga The meeting was call«! to onler bv rection <>f the government official» and - , thing in the power of the government tion in Klamath county. The official, County Couiuiissiouer N. S. Merrill. ! will be done to bring about abundant ir- the laws regulating the case. Work 4» think they have the best opportun Judge Henry I.. Henson was then chosen will then begin in earnest on the pro- . rigation in Klatuath county, and that a, chairman and without delay introduced ity in Klamath county in the United jet of government irrigaiion io Klam soon as the machinery of government the »¡leakers in regular order an.l in the ath county. States to demonstrate their work. 4* Judge's own way which kept up a roar can accomplish it. water will flow upon NOT KN Fall and Winter Mil Tair TO THB rot'NTWV. 01 applause a I intervals throughout the The California contingent aairl they the 250,000 or more acres of land in the Mr. Newell was the first would Lake a hide water in theirs. The government party, acompanied meeting. fertile valleys of Klsmsth county now linery, Dress Goods, by Judges Benson an.l Haldwin. Joint speaker and explained the government's Judge Bvm*on xu-tninrd hi* reputa , dying of thirst for want of the fluid that plan ol work in a verv satisfactory man Representative Shook. County Commis ner to the people an.l was heartily re tion a* a prawiding officer. New Shirt Waists and goes glimmering to the sea in volumes Frank Adam* ha* a way of asking sioner Merrill, J. W. Hauiakar, J. F. ceived by tn.- audience. queetion*. 1 sufficient to reclaim ten times the Everything New in La He cl.<sed by stating that the govern Adams, O. Stearns, H. E. Ankeny, and Judge Baldwin it prr|>aring a treatiw 1 amount of waste lands now fouud with- Weed railroad representatives and news ment ha»l the money, was anxious to on “How to navigate U hitr Lnke." dies Wearing Apparel. 1 in the confines of the county. spend it on irrigation, and that Klam Chailir Wilmm i» glad that » mil>-! paper men hoarded the launch, Fwanna. ath county had the water and soil, lie The officers declare, the people de stanttal U»e ha* been found for water. * Captain Woodbury in charge, Sunday stated pointnlly that the matter is now W. W. Turner »ay» that Oreg«»11 may clare. the visitors.deelare and the facts 4» morning and started on a tour of the i up to the pe-.ple. have the waler but they have rouiv soil I show that no such lands, no such water Morris Bien, the attorney for the gov lakes east of Klamath Falls. Before down in Calitornta that would please 1 so accessible and so easy to turn upon ernment then explain«! the legal status * t leaving the wharf Misa .Maud Baldwin 1 of the mailer, at the same time |>aying “Alkali Ike.” the lands and at such small expense ex STILTS County Comrni.<»ioner M.-rrill .ars took a photograph of the party. a high tribute to the resources of Ktain- that white Klamath Fall» i. lbs hub llir , ist elsewhere as in Klamath county. All * Swremrs to Mis. F E BopL The day was spent on the water, con 1 ath county. He stat«i that the partv loan i.f Merrill ia a-comin«. 4» sides agreeing, it then requires only the J. S-otl Taylor is telling all about | vincing the government party beyond had goue over the gi mind and that the preliminaries to bring about a complete memlters ol the [-arty were overwhelm«! how lie <ii<l it. doubt that there was abundant water with the .•ounlv's wealth in the way of system of irrigation which will result in Henry E. Ank.-nv say, he has a go.«I ' 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* - here for all purposes required. The opportunities. ditch but he 1» willina to I* pr«-.eul<-d the greatest advancement in wealth, He stated that the officers were satis- with a .lie« ot a better one. party stopped at noon among the tules population and prosperity ever known The Weed railroad jw-opte were very on Klamath slough wheie splendid tied and that Hie matter is now wbollv in any county of like size in the history w ith the people. He bad found a senti much in evidence. They know a good j luncheon was served. ment where ever they had gone among tiling wheu they see it and they as- il : of the nation. The ouly incident of the day to mar the people beartilv in accord with the in K'amall. county. Only a few obstacles hare to be over- I | the pleasure of the trip was the sti iking move and ail the people had to do was J. V. Houston aaya an opera houa«- I come and wlien these are removed, then 1 Ilr ground ol tile launch within sight of the now to organize and make the prelim will pav any where in the county. the good work will begin. These con inary arrangements for the work. The is fupplying Merrill, and looking towaid landing near .Merrill. Here consider- i j government Would do the rest. sist of securing the passage ol a tew and Bly. fable time Hl. was nnn ape,,* tn In mnvl.i„K •*>«- - T. W. «. .1^.0 -»1^,1 Bonanza u..M kc . salutary laws by the legislature to aid landing taking place after J »a» then intr-Im-ed by Jndg.- Benaoii Bell, but Merrill came nearly taking the We keep the finest ! shore, the I the enterprise, the compensation of pri a« “.Alkali Ike," which «-rratrd a big town. • dark. iaugsh, and the acieniittc nun made a vate and individual enterprises which Captain Oliver Applegate said they The government party took this good Itrgical wprvch bhtiwing the wonderful coul.l »train a point and use a lulls have conflicting interests with the pro lot of horses In the naturedly, however, staling that there capabiHUee «d Klamath’s soil. He said water up bi» wav. ject, the subscription of a sufficient 1 Hou. It. A. Emmitt was heard toi was not only water in Klamath county (hat lie bad trav»de«l all over the county amount of stick by the people and the lakes bat soil also close at hand. and ha«t been uuablr to fl ml any alkali •haul “Keno" a few lliu.-s. country. work of the government in figuring out The party proceeded in rigs alter land of confluence. J. H. Lippincott, chief coaat engineer, wbat the work will cost and the amount ing, to County Commissioner Merrill’s Tx»t— Sun-lay afternoon between followed in a review of the government’» to ba levied against the lands coming home where it was entertained roy ally work. He ntaird that pa pern had l>ecn Lakeai>le Inn an-l th.- Mammoth it.hlci, under the government project. is^nt to Was» I j i hr ton to the effect that a->ld rim I h > w ■|wtaclva, in leather cane by the county official and his wife. the people of the county did not wuut Kinder pl,-aw leave at Republican Offli e MB. XBWBLL TALKS. The following morning the govern Major F. H. Newell, head representa ment party continued its trip over the irrigation, and that Mr. Newell had and receive reward. tive of government aid in the field, talks country to be reclaimed while a num more liberally than does the average ber of persons returned in various ways high official. His heart is in the work to Klamath Falls. Judge Baldwin and and be mingles with the people and others who returned by boat reachol talks freely with them about the mat- I Klamath Falls late at night reporting a I 1 tors in hand. worse experience on the lake than the Upon the arrival ot the distinguished j previous day. official and bis staff in Klamath Falls The government party proceeded to. last Saturday night they were met and Clear lake and through .the valleys of , \JZ 'Uk X*\ /T\ z^ /TS, Z*\ zT\ after dinner escort«! to the court house I Poe, Alkali, Langeil, Diet river and W. W. HAZEN, Proprietor, where au informal meeting and inform ' reached Bonanza Tuesday night where EAST END, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON al discussion of the subject took place. an enthusiastic meeting was held and At this meeting were present Mr. New the party was entertained by the cili ell, Morris Bien, legal adviser, I. H. zens of Bonanza. |'VPr*V Ihirses by wuok month. -OF- Means, soil and alkali expert, and J. B. anti will asqviax nkablt two trass . Lippincott, coast surveyor, as well as The RsrcBLiCAM learned apon good conveyed to of Oregon lira local staff of surveyors and engin authority that an estimate made by the at very lowest government officials, which has not yet eers, Judges Benson and Baldwin, been made public is to the effect that ii County Commissioner Merrill, J. F. will require nearly two years to com Telephone Connection Between Stable and Adams, Joint Representative John S. plete the project and place waler upon -AT— 14 Shook, A. H. Natxger and G. X. Wend I the territory contemplated. ling, representing the Weed railroad, [ This is baiw-d upon the theory that it will take at least a year after the pre newspaper representatives aud a num liminaries are arranged to perform (be ber of other prominent citizens. actual work in the field. It is thought 4 4*4 4*4'4'4'4 4'4*4*4 Mr. Merrill was chosen chairman of that titles can lie acquired, laws pai-se i the meeting and explained its ob by the stat« to aid the project and all obstacles removed possibly within six ject. A number of speeches were made months, as the legiela'ure meets the along the lines of what the government first of the year, and if this can lie done, could do and was willing to do, and the project can tie completed within 18 FOR what was expected of the people and months. But to give plenty of time to ♦ ► consumata all of these things and allow what they would do and could do. From for contingenees it is believed by the the verp-atart the federal officers were officials that the project can be com assured that the citizens were with pleted within two years at the farthest, Complete Line of nr rAToa or coMPaoMirsa. them and ready to aid them in every Tn speaking of the settlement of con /*\ /tx Z^x /T\ yT\ zTx way possible. flirting interests a prominent local Hardware, Paints, Oils, Guns, Ammunition, Etc Mr. Newell stated that there were official, alwolutely, disinterested in the project except a» a citizen who hae the i> many things to do and that the work was necessarily tedious. The first thing riot intereat« ol Klamath county at p heart, yeiterday »aid: was water and its accessibility. This he “I have talked freely with the gov was assured the people had. The next ernment official« and I find that thev Realize that half of the thing was land and its adaptability. He are anziour to carry out the Klaniatri X 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4’4*4*44* 4, sickneM with which man The had been informed this was also in county project without delay. work of irrigation ie in it« infancy and kind ia afflicted is traced to abundance. The question of laws and the officer, are anxioue to demonstrate FOR GENTHEMEN—-Black Clothing. White Shirts. Collars, 0 TIMBER LAND. a «'T JINK3 IA7A NOTICK the stomach. It ia also FOR ITBI.K-ATION. CONTBST NOTICE. acquiring rights were discussed and all it« practicability. They find this the United Htatea l.anl Of flee, true that in moat canes the Cuffs. Ties, Full Dress Shirt Sets, Fancy Socks, Dancing a Mk«*vlew, Oregon, Hept. *2»» 1*4 of these preliminaries required time for best field in the Uniter! States. They Notice Is herchv given that in coin pl in nett stomach is affected by the df . partmknt <»r the intkriok . Pumps, Patent Leather Shoes, Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs. their consummation, He explained have more water than land here, and • [ I with the provision» of the nti of June 3. IM7M. United Nines Land office lAfeevtow, Oregon. they have plenty of the latter, while in condition of the teeth. entlilf'd "An art for the sale of tlmtwr land« In N'lvemlwr R. I*>4. A «iiffirlent c«»uie»t sffi«lA- that the government had 127,000,000 ly- most places they have more land than the Mtafes of California, Oregon, Nevada and vlt having been tiled In 'hl* office by Abet Adr Washington Territory, as extended to all the rontvMnnt, aitftliiat lloinratead entry no 3M0. ing ready to apply to the reclamation of water. The water is also easily accessi Public Land Hlatf-a by art of August 4, 1HOT, the ... ....... ........ ,ww r 10. IftKi. lor ibe ma<le Itecemb. the arid lands of the weal and war ble, and they feel that here they can ac i following persons have this day filed in this NW^ofMR'«, hr » of NW’U and Inta 1 and t. complish the work so easily and suc ■ office tlielr sworn statements, ’ o w 1»: Carrie , sec 7 ip 41 ■ r 10 K W M, by Leon C I’aull C*»n- ready to go to work. Several projects ' O. Hill, of Freeport county of lrtn»lrong, alste | trsire, in which It la alleged that aald (.eon O cessfully that it will set an examble to Ia the reaeon why you : <»f prrtn. Hwf»rn Mtatemrut No 2919 for ihe tmr- | Pauli has never ma<le any aelllemeul, Im- were already under headway and were the remainder of the arid country rnd i chaae of th», p r '4 H K U. *4. Hee. Her. 17 n N % 'y N K '4, prov«i provement ______ or ____ cultivation _____ _ _______ thereon, _ _ nor _ _____ ssta>- _ ahould consult me and have proving satisfactory. The average cost stimulate the people to action every 1 Her 20 and N. W ’4 N W \ HrC. 21. Tp 3», ;tM, H 12 Ihthefl llshed «pg a ny reakkne«» reahb-nre on said aald (reel trarl ; the that he ha< '4 HeC. h* h»< your teeth examined regu i K W M. | abM*ntr<l himself from and wholly abandonad or the cost in most cases had been where. For the good of the work they the kai * 'I -------- tract * for more 'han Mix Join» H Hill, of Freeport county of Arm “ -------- ' *- month» --------** J fait larly. Defective teeth are •' strong, state <»f Penn , »worn ata enn nt No pa«», «Alii pArih-nare hereby n«»liA«wt to appear, about |2»> an acre, but from best in are anxious to push the Klamath coun ty project I 2W0 Tor the pitrrha*r of the N W n R • mar to beauty and a men rcRuond Riot oh<»r evtdanro touching aai«l allo* formation obtainable the Klamath coun HUNK %, H K U N W U Her 7 Ip th H R 12 K tfAtion at lOo'chwk a rn <»n Ihmmbt-r 17, 1*4. ‘‘And to do this they wish to avoid ace to health. Bridge and W. M. that they will offer proof to -how that I befort* (h*o T Raid a In, Co, ludgrof Klamath try could be supplied at much leas than litigation »nd delays. They are willing i the land sought la mor«* valuable for Its tlrn <!«». rraldiDg a> Klmnath Fall», Oregon, and crown work a apecialty. this amount per acre. But all of this to pav the legitimate claims of all per I tier OF atone than for agricultural purpoMs thai Ana) hearing will b« held at l»o'<uoek a and to rxtablhh their claim to said lain! I n *- in. on DtM-uinlwr 24 1*4 before th«* R<*glai«r was speculative yet, as the estimates sons interested in the territory covered [ fore G«*o. T Baldwin, Co. Jndgu at Ills office at and win» Receiver nvuvivnr at si I Hit* lie ITniltfd I «latea I aix I Office by the project aad pay well but, of Klamath Halin, Oregon on Haturday the 3rd In (.ateevirw, Oregon. could not be male with any degree of course, are not willing to pay any grafts. <1ay of Di < « iiilwr, 1904 Tlier ------- * •------- •y -------------- name an wit Tin* «»bl contestant having, in a proper affl* 1 1 “This is not only the sentiment ol the accuracy until further developments .......... ......... I It. , Iliil, Freeport, «lavlt, fll«*«t Novrmb« r 7, 1*4. act lord» faria I neaaes: Carrie O. ............ Hill John , — DENTIST I Fenn., I* * ----------- M. P Doohcr. Klamath Falla, ------- Oregon, Bert winch that after due <i 11 lg<* nee «»eraonal aer« r government representatives but is also were made in the local project. Graduate of North Pacific Hagen h„i>* Bonaiixa, oaa, « Oregon. rreaon. ............................................ * vice of (I i I n notice can not i>” inaoe, It la here* the sentiment of the people. Only an I Any and all persona claiming adversely th«* ‘ *“*------- ---------- ** “• by order»«) and directed that auch not lee be OMTACLBS. Dental College. isolated case or two might be found abov« flem-rlbed lands are rr<pi«*alrf| to die go jvvn by due and proper publication, be mad» Mr. Newell stated that the obstacles where there would lie a willingness to their ria (l4 in this office on or before saul ¿11 It the Klninntli Republican, publlahe«) at I' Klamath Falh, Oregon. 3rd day of Daotutber, l«>4. were many. Private individuals often confiscate or take proj>erty and thereby J. N. Watson, Register. J N.Watnon, RrjIflUr, O. SMITH, knowledge enables us buy and The People of Klamath County Declare Unanimously In Favor of Govern ment Irrigation. Jibsolute Safety is Is the policy this batik, rigidly ad her Liberality next. The Future of This Por tion of the State Is Promising and the eyes of the World Are Upon Us. y taken floods exchange THE EXCELSIOR Groceries, Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods Boots and Shoes H PRICES 10 YOU. I a complete und up to date line of a Specialty G<)O(1 . Khuth Qrceni MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING PARLOR * * QUICK MEAL STEEL RANGES * * 4» 4» 4» BALDWINS Í CITY NOVELTY. Hardware Store. CO. DRUGS 4 MAMMOTH STABLES Rigs furnished with or without drivers • • HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD THOS. W. NEWTON, Prop'r CITY DRUG STORE EAST END EXCHANGE $ STABLES SPECIALS BIG STOCK boarded day, or Grain bought and sold. PaasengerR all parts Southern and Northern a liforniu the rates. I THE BRICK STORE Unsurpassed Lines CHITWOOD’S. t - - I NT - - Everybody. I DID YOU EVER ♦ f * » Phone Main ’4’ ’4’4’ ,4’4*4»4»X SEVERAL TONS BARB WIRE AND NAILS Disc and walking plows, harrows, wagons, buggies. ♦ J f £ Cloves, Fans, Slippers, Handkerchiefs. j p Linkville. #4» -fr ,4'4’4’ Etamine, Albatross, Crepe de Chine, Mulls, Silks, Satins, Henriettes, Crepe de Poplin, Silk Dot, Mousseline de Soie, Trimmings, Laces, Ribbons. ¡lav Hotel ♦ Evening Dress Goods Xmas Presents y* GKO. W. IIIJKJV Hardware Dealer Klamath Falls 4*4»4*44*4*4‘4*4*4*4*ii J THIS :• Ball and Banquet Tickets for Sale | :! V. R. BOYD, i AND GROCERIES STILL AT COST. $ 70 1 kJ» I « 1 1