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WAS KLAMATH REPUBLICAN SAN FRANCISCO CALL DISCUSSES GREAT W. O. SfllTH, Editor and Proprietor. GOVERNMENT IRRIGATION PROJECT UNDER LEADING NEWSPAPER OF INTERIOR OREGON. Klamath Falls, Ore., Thursday, February a , i9°5- TRY 1NGTOA WAKE n T t H EM. The Lake County Examiner, growing impatient at Klamath’s rapid strides to the front, while its own county Is at a standstill, takes a sentence from the Republican as a text and attempts to awaken its citizens to action. It says: o «Ever since irrigation became a positive assurance for this county, dif ferent railroads have been looking this way.’ ‘ The above is taken from the Klamath Republican, and shows the war for enterprising people of Lake county to move. “A railroad has never gone aimlessly to any place and never will. It goes where something Is already In sight to justify it in making the expendi ture. with the certain knowledge that Its presence will stimulate the devel opment of the country's resources. • The livestock and timber productions and other Interest* of Klamath county, though great, had not been sufficient to seriously attract railroad building. But when it became a certainty that millions of acre* of the most fertile lands were to be added to her productive agricultural area by provid ing moisture for her and deserts, reclaiming her swamps, and draining her lakes, then railroads saw in Klamath county a certainty of sufficient traffile to lead them to ‘looking that wav,’ and they are racing with each other for pecedence in 1 he occupancy of that field. “Klamath county saw her opportunity Immediately upon the passage of the irrigation act, and seized upon it promptly, calling the attention of the proper persons to the feasibility of large irrigation projects within her bor ders, and persistently pressing them upon the notice of the Department un til they have as a result of activity and alertness the great Klamath irriga tion and reclamation scheme. It is certain that the execution of the pro jected work will soon begin, and must lead to the expenditure of five or six millions of dollars, a large portion of which will go to local producers, busi ness men and laborers. This will, it is now conceded, make Klamath one of the most wealthy and prosperous counties in the state. “Why are not railroads pressing this way ? Simply because the people of Tutke county remained inactive and have not made the effort Klamath has made to inform the world of our present resources, and of the possibilities In our borders awaiting development. “States, counties and cities which have prospered and grown, can all truthfully ascribe their advancement to tbe persistence of their respective citizens in giving publicity to advantages which they offered to energetic set tiers and business men of enterprise and capital. The legislatures of two suites, and men prominent in the United States senate now take keen inter est in promoting and advancing, in every way, possible, as a great national enterprise, the Klamath irrigation scheme, which wide awake citizen* of Klamath county set in motion in a local meeting. •‘For what do we wait ? Others are acting and getting grand results. They tell us plainly what turned railroads toward them. Lake county needs to organize a Promotion League to live forever, and work for progress, ma terial, mental and moral.” PREPARE FOR THE RUSH. CONSIDERATION IN THE KLAMATH BASIN "It's n qiicwr thing, Hila belong lug to dub,” «aid the mau wbu itad just paid his Ai*< dura,” rrlatab fix New York Nuu. “Hut It’s flee la feel ridb i-vcu out« lua wkD*. title of the United States to the beds of such bodies of water as those of the two lakes along the north ern boundary of the state is undisputed and when a portion of these lake beds is exposed by draining MADE CRABS BATCH CRABS Some of the California Solons Leary About Passing Bill In aid of Government Project for I ear That Would Tend to Encourage “Recession” of Rights of State to Federal Authority, but the Ca Maintains That the Point Is not Well laken. »ND ALL OF THIS TALK ASSISTS IN ADVERTISING ABROAD THE GREAT COUNTRY OF LAKES AND RIVERS There was a slight hitch in the lower house of the California Legislature over the passage "f the bill in aid of Federal irrigation. In discussing the matter the San Francisco Call says : “With some of our worthy solons the word ‘recession* has come to be such a bogey that it shied from with fear and much frantic voicing of warnings whenever met. lake drainage scheme is a case in point. is The matter of the Klamath Because when the joint action of Oregon and California shall have brought about the irrigation of thousands of acres of heretofore barren bad-lands, and the marshs borders of upper and lower Klamath lakes shall have been drained as a consequence, the Federal Gov ernment will assert its title to all lands so drained, there are certain of the California legislature who see in this a dangerous ’recession’ of State lands to the National Government. “Here again, as in the case of the Yosemite, it is necessary to call attention to the fact that no- thing can be receded to the Federal Government which already belongs to it by inalienable right, The under the joint action of the Oregon and California legislatures, makes but formal asseveration of the Federal Government's right to the same. "Though Oregon’s interest in the proposed reclamation project is paramount, Cilifornia has a great deal to gain from the successful prosecution of the work. Bv the lowering of the levels of upper and lower Klamath lakes vast reaches in Modoc and Siskiyou counties in this state and of Klamath county in the neighboring state will be turned over to irrigation and made a rich country, The propos- ed engineering works will necessitate the diversion of waters from one state to another. The Gov- ernment reclamation service has made provision for conducting the work. It needs only the joint ac tion of the two legislatures in affirming the Federal title to marsh lands thus drained to insure the im C. f. AOAMS. Prop. LAW SHOULD BE PASSED RICH. ••Take I hr simplest thing ui the Stop One of the best demonstrations of Klamath Fall* talent waa given in the play, the Spinsters' Convention, at Houston’* opera house recently From the older ones down to the youngest child the acting was almoat up to the standard of the professional. This is the case with Klamath people In any line of life where culture is a necessary factor to success. The citizens of this county are well read and are posted on the doings of the world, and are conversant on all current subjects of interest. The people subscribe for and read the standard periodical* of the coun- try and are able to discuss them intelligently. Those persona on the out side world who think Interior Oregon is a benighted region will be quickly undeceived If they will pay thia country a visit. FEELING world going into th«* house. Air my life I've been used Io lisliing around for a latchkey. wriggling out of my overcoat, anti hollering to know who was home. “But when I g<> into my olnb- - notice ‘uiy club,' I can say it easily low when I go into my dub, •* I nay, I don’t even push <>|wu a door Nome an* In livery dta-a that and bows ns I stalk past. I atu al lowed to lift my lint oil, but that's about nil And every on* say* ■Nir' to me until I f**l as if part of the mint was mine. “Nana- way If lent there Takea n hrad waiter and at least on* every day waiter even to get m* into a diair. And as for wonder log what we’re going to hav* for dinner and if Munday's roast beef Isn't about finished why, I caw have roast beef fresh every day. “You can do nil that in a Anr hotel or reataorant, but yon don’t gst called by name iinleea you’re more of a rounder than I am- and what’s worse is that yoo're- not ri|*-i-tcd to sit around aud l>e waited on unless you’re a|xnding- monct w lien «ou’re In such a place. “Oh, it's great to feel rich now nnd then, nnd I don’t know that it makes home seem any wors*.” The year 1905 will bring the greatest rush of people to two given points mediate commencement of operations, a quibble in Oregon ever recorded in her history. One of these points will be Portland and the cause of the rush will be tention from the main ends in view." sightseeing. Thousands of people from all over the world will visit the Lew is aud Clark Fair. From this point they will scatter throughout the Pacific northwest with various objects in view, a large number of whom will be in search of homes and places where they can better their condition. TEACHERS LOCAL INSTITUTE The next important point to Portland will be Klamath county, and the rush will be that of homeseekers, capitalists, professional men, mechanic* TO BE HELD AT and laboring men, all looking fur a better field for operation. MERRILL, OREGON, FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 1905. There has been so much boom matter published and spoken that the people do not any longer give such things much credence. For that reason The program being as follow*: they do not all appreciate the real notority that-the Klamath Country is cre F riday , 7:30 r. m . ating in the outside world. Some see it in the local papers and probably think that is all. Other* Opening Address........................................................................ Mr. George Offield see it in the Portland and San Francisco papers and think that is all. But Music.................................................................................................. Merrill School this is not true. Klamath’s fame is spreading all over the United State* Short Address...................................................................................Mr. J. G. Swan It has been the talk of the Oregon and California legislatures; it has been the Entertainment ............................................................................... Merrill School subject of discussion in the two houses of Congress and the papers throughout Talk on Alaska.......................................................................... Mlsa Elva Galloway SSTUKDAT, 9:30 A. M. TO 12 A. M. the country have taken the matter up and repeated the story of this county. ................Mr. Fox Tlie newspapers here, the postmaster, people generally are receiving let A Lesaon In History.... ------ Mm. Zumali ters of Inquiry dally from every nook and corner of the country. All of A Lesaon In Arithmetic Mr. W. S. Slough these denote the trend of things. They show that from every portion of tbe James Russell Lowell... ........ Mm. Weeks country the people are coining. The reclamation of 300,000 acres of land Teaching Exercise......... INfERMIASION for cultivation means a great deal. It means more than million* in furnaces School-room Discipline............................................................... Miss Emma Bussy and factoiies, and yet these will follow. A well to do farming country Is the most substantial and reliable. Crops A Primary Geography Lesaon.......................................................... Mrs. Cogswell never fail under irrlgatioin and for that reason farming under tbl* system is Teaching Ex. in Grammar... .....................................................Mr. J. G. Swan Co-operation of Parents, Teachers and School-board*.......... Mr. J. G. Wight the most certain industry under tbe sun. In view of this the Klamath country, with Its unexcelled opportunities All teachers and friends of education are cordially Invited to attend. and virgin undeveloped resources, stands at the head to day as an attractive The executive committee suggests that Fiiday, February 17, 1905, be point to all mankind who desire tbe betterment of their condition, given to teachers wishing to attend. And the rush Is coming. It will bring with it every class. Competitloc A lics A. A itlsoatb , will grow in every line. Sharpers and fakirs will come. Boomers will be In W. S. S lovoh , the van. Tne lawless will be here. It will be a change of present condition*. J. G. S wan . Now every one is acquainted, all work for the common good and with due Committee consideration for one another. But when the great Cosmopolitian influx comes it will be difierent. It will be a case of keen competition and disre gard for the welfare of others. The people who expect difierent conditions will be undeceived with tbe — K—. opening of spriing. They are coming. The present hotel and lodging house Realise that L-l, half -J of the accommodations will be inadequate. Houses cannot be constructed fast Merrill - - - Oregan. sickneM with which man enough. It will resemble a mining town rush. kind is afflicted is traced to the stomach. It is also The people of Klamath county should prepare to meet the demands upon true that in moat canes the them. This will Include taking care of the new population as well as meet I am prepared to do all kind« I stomach ia affected by the kinds of wagon and wood ing a sharp competition in every line. KLAMATH FALLS TALENT. JUST repair work. HORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY G- O- GRIZZLE KLAMATH FALLS OREGON DID YOU EVEN I condition of the over ‘recession’ should not be allowed to divert at MAMMOTH STABLES Rigs furnished with or without drivers Is the rea»on why you should commit me ami have your teeth examined regu- Isily. Defective teeth are a mur to beauty and a men ace to health. Bridge and crown work a specialty. V. R. BOYD, DENTIST Graduate of North Pacific Dental College. KLAMATH BARBER SHOP A bill has Ireen introduced before the senate and house of the Oregon J. W. SlaBS, Pnpritlw. legtatature providing for the publication of all laws of a local nature In the two newspayers In the county to which the laws apply. The state provide* ■gbtdMapensat Ion fur such publication. Cleanliness and Good Work This is a good ,3w. Special or local acts are not included In the general Guaranteed. MARK L. BURNS corleuiul persons who desire to know the contents of such acta are compelled to con», ilt a lawyer or spend considerable time in finding a copy of the ses 4/ro Agent for LONDON AND BROKER sion law... which is always a difficult task as the session law* are fsw In num LANCASHIRE FIRE INS. CO. ber and b it little care is taken of them. Klamath Fall«, Oregon. In the asc of Klamath county, the game laws as passed by Mr Shook ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD O. Shorts’ Hpring Lak« potatoes are and the irrigation laws and charter of Klamath Falls, would be published in sold on “A Hhilling* Best Plan." I will pay the above reward for a both local papers which would enable the people to familarize themselves Prices quoted by addressing me st watch that my repair department v,ith these matters at once. Klamath Fall*. t( cannot put in order. L. Alva I«wia, We keep the flneat • lot of horaea In the a country. HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD THOS. W. NEWTON, Prop’r Wh,r, tbe Usa* Oeme* X m . Patience H» nuutivd s — —in ett* a»on«v. I b*ll«««f Paine*—Y m . sb*'s r>< ail Mnda af mon «y ‘ Hotnaly | (uppcieef" "Frlabltullf t Uul be dœeat mr»4 tt Tou sm , tb«f «p«n<l nxwt <4 Ibe II«* lu tbalr auicxuubll«. and aha wean a m*** luukar* Hlalaaïuaa Country Product taken In exchange tor floods THE EXCELSIOR Groceries, Dry Goods, FACT IN LUMBER A FULL STOCK OF Clothing, Furnishing Goods Boots and Shoes. a complete and up to date Une of Dry. Rough and Finish —1.1 TAI I tic te— I can fill your order* promptly. Lumber de livered or at the mill. W. P. Rhoads, Merrill, If. «toplö O ooc I m . teeth. THIS • They wrrv «ittin** In tlx grarrat store Iti the- a<-aulior» resort of Av alon, telling the usual Jersey flsb iforlra. it was Kara Creese's turn, aaya tlx I'tnladr Iphi* I’res*, atxl hr spun tlx follow ing yarn; "Ko luc spnuga ago tlx rrabe were ■> arc* on account of tb* hard winter. Every summer I make a lumrivsn of shipping i‘raba to lb** -My, but the apring I s|*-nk of it ■■w-me-il a* though tlx i-ruba had | sll died You know that the tew kills th,- rraba, and those- what'a , Irft alive always keep in deep wa | ter the follow lug nniumrr. W*ll, I tried iny txnt to get some rraba. I went along tlx bank of the creek with a net; I fished with largv I 'hunks of meal, and I tram i’0 around to nil tlx salt (Minds on tbe meadows Hut it wasn't any oa*. Finally. I thought I'd try a new •i hrtuv Ko I got a couple of large rrnba and ti.-d a lung wire about their abe-lla. Tlxn I took them to where th* creek runs into the sound, and anchored each rrab ia the water. After that I aaak sev eral Urge pieivs of meat. Neat day,” cont inuvd < 'r***o, "I went V» tlx diK'oys and caught crabs.* I. F. DAVIES, ¡! Do b(» You DAIRY, OREGON MASCOT King up Main 193 I llffiAFO } ;’ Lik e !’ Fast ? Horses I Horses that will please you With or without drivers Commercial men conveyed to all points West Hide Rtnblen JAS. SIGLER, PROP’R Livery. Feed and Sale Caleb T. Oliver, Proo'r Merrill - - - Oregon THE BOAT HOUSE J. n. hoore J <n:.v shop III ■ If HIB general freighter , I DANIEL CRONEMILLER U. S. Commissioner. Fort Klamath, --- Oregon Will take Filings and Proofs on Homesteads and Timber Claims Prompt and careful attention b> all orders 4 LOCK ANO GUNSMITH H. ROSEBOOM /