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About Klamath republican. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1896-1914 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 23, 1905)
Official NffWbpfipcr o! Klamath County and Leading Journal of the Interior Oregon Country. KLAMATH VOL. IX. REPUBLICAN I he Largest Circulation ami 1» the Best Medium lor Reaching ■ Prosperous and Trading Public KLAMATH FALLS, KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON, FEBRUARY 23, 1905. NO. 47 THE PEOPLE MUST PA Y ABOUT EIGHTY-I'IVETHOUSANI) DOLLARS TAXES THIS YEAR AN ELECTION IS ORDERED BY COUNCIL Fire Truateea and Recorder and NEW TAX ROLL ORGANIZING QUARRY OF BUILDING FIGHT AGAINST ICE READY FOR THE WATER SHERIFF USERS STONE FOUND IN CITY AWAITS NEW CHARTER Property Owner» May Begin Pay Saturday Morning. Taxes are Treaturer Will Be Elected - Monday, March 13, the Day. A Hly »l*rtb»n hi*« onlrrnd to take pla< -e In Klamath Falla, Monday, March IS, IllOft, at which titna rtve tmatrra ah<l a r*r<»rdrr and town Irra* arar will l»r <drrt«*d for a trrin, rich, id •nr year. Ciiy Krrortlrr RroWrr lian Urtind no* Hera anti they will I m * a< (’«»riling ly. Thr alrrtlon would n«»t have lM***n hrld at this tlmr hilt h*r thr fallóla of thr governor t«> nign thr hill for thr new rhartrr with an rmrrg«>nry clauar. Hiner thr nrw chartrr <l«»ra not go into rffret until after 1*0 «laya thr council <1* ridel tn hold an rlr« lion under the old law. Thara will h* one voting place, which will br at thr town hall, and thr polla Will !>• <*)M*ned at A o'rlork in thr morn ihg ami rl»»e at 7 in the evening. P. I.. Foiinlain. C. K. Brandenburg • ml J F. G.wller were appointed judges tn huid the election. The Owners, Klamath Cana! Com pany, Will Donate Use of it to Schoo! Board. J<»r G. Pirrr* and W. K. Ilrown whilw Hulking over the Marion Hanke tract of land which (In* Klamath Canal Uonipa nt |'iirt ha*c<| from Mr Hanke, in com puny with Mr Hanke y«*«trrdav mad« a diacovrry of Ineelimalda value to the roin|»aiiy and to Klamath County. They found a ledgr of tine building earn! atone, which in pmnminred a* the Iwat <|iiallty vet diarovertwi in the neighbor* I kmm I of Klamath Faile. The outcrop* ptnga of thr lodge ritrml entirely arrow* a 40 acre tract, an<l the de|N>ml ta inri haualihlw. Thia diarovery ia valuable to Klarnath Falla from the fart that ahe will l»r bad public school pupils WILL EXHIBIT AT THE PORTLAND FAIR Professor Slough Has Started the Matter on Klamath Falls Public School With Foot DEATH OF ILGA SWINGLE Ilga. the little daughter of Mr. ami Un. Frank !>. Swingle, died al the lam ♦ly home (>n Grasham street at an early hour yeaterday morning, in her ninth year, of a Complication of diseases. The bareaveri parent« have the sym|«thy of many friend« in their irreparable Iona. The funeral err vice« take place thia af ternoon from the residence of Dr. Head* •r, llev. K. I’. Hughes of the Congrega tional church officiating. Interment in the Mountain View cemetery.—Aahlan I Tiding«. in Bright Prospects ’ For Success Proleeeor W. M. Blough, principal of the public high aclinol announces that • move has t>een placed on font to give aa^xhilHIion ol Klamath Kalla public «ehool work at thr la-wis ami Clark Fair. The matter ha« Ix-rn («ken up with the children and they are «11 eager to have an exhibit al the lug show. The only qnestpm arising in the mat ter is that of land- to delrav the ex pense« of making the exhibit, but ihl- has heen taken 0|> by the children thrill aetiee, who sill appeal to their |iarenl« for a euliseriplion Io line fund. Prof,-«- *r Hlougli thinks the amount will tie forthcoming, wilhmit very much troll- blv HtM-e the county court is thinking •>! taking the mailer up at lhe March term *f making an appropriation for a gen eral aounty eslillrit at the Fair, it is |ma*ible that lhe question o| including « Mm tor general arh-srl rxhitiils Inmi the county may lie Cousidrred at that time. There are a nnm'vi of g.asl schools in tba county in winch the Work ol the Over $20,000 Above Last Year. ly In need of this class of building ma terial sinew under the new charter, only building« of brick and stone will la- |>er milled to lie const reeled within certain boundaries on Main street. ft is also stated that the Klamath Canal Com pany will present to the school district «iirti. ienl sandstone to construct its new building, which Know alsiut ready to commence. Ity thia gift ths diatrict will save a large amount ol cost in buying iHidding material and will thus I* enabled to construct a much bettor edifice w ith the limited amount received under the re cent elm-lion (or a bond issue. The County Clerk practically finished the 1KI.5 tax roll yesterday. Only a lit tie more work 1» to l>e done until the new roll will I* turned over to the sher iff. He statcl tin» morning that it would lej in lhe hands ol the sheriff by Saturday morning, at which time that idflcer Woti|<| la- ready to recelw r-*. ., The total amollol o/ taxes to la- col lected ix IM,440 111. This is shout IMS) more than were the taxes last year. In addition to this amount the sheriff «ill make a nilint*roi assessments u|sm pro|a-rty which haa nrxpel the notice of the tax assessor iu the way oi timber and other land. own»l by non-residanta. WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY. Washington'« Birthday was observed yesterday aa a national holiday by Isith banka and the poatoflice. Beyond thia but little »a» done out of the ordinary run of affairs. Attorney on the Ground—Big Ar bitration Will Be Held in Klam City Attorney Rutenic Does not Find ath Fall» Fir at of April. Supervising Engineer J B. I.lprdn- Law to Sustain the Theory 1 colt of the Government Reclamation Service, left Washington, 0. C. yeater day for Han Francisco, to attend a meet of Confiscation. ing of the Htipervising Engineers of the I>c|>artment, which will take pliceearlv ikMarch. Local Engineer Humphery The ice question which atonarvi anzg Mtoval revision nr4inaneaa and wf* «weed rhs> m etiag *ad d.!;berata much exi iltnent at tlie Fe>>ruary n. -et- ise a nwmhar nt naw ou«a under trie ; wrfft, t hat lrorty -Hi* (foal pia>. of ing ol the town council is quieting down. new charter when it goaa into uffart. I lhe Klatoath Irrigation na»j*-n. When asked about the matter tills Mr. Kntenic stated however, that un H. L. Holgate, atWirey for tbe grt- week, B. Ht. Geo. Bishop, who was der the inveatigaliona he haa made of eminent, specially de; iTT«4 to look after amotig the m.Mit outspoken against the the matter, he had about determined the legal department of the Klamath sale of impure ice, stated that nothing that the only thing the connetl can do | project arriver! the flrat of the week aiel had been done since the meeting al is to pass ordinances providing where haa been provided headquarters in tlisv which it was taken up. the business men shall take their ice in local government irrigation office«. Mr City Attorney Rutenic stated yester tba future, and prohibiting the taking Holgate la preparing legal documents for day that the matter would prol>al>ly lie of ice within certain limits of the city. the organisation of the Klamath Water over until the new charter goes into He doe« not think that the council has ('sera Association. Thia organisation efiect ninety days hence. It is the pol the right to ctmliacate any ice already will be perfected in lime to meet th« icy of the council to adopt as few new taken as that would lie an interference Ferlerai Conaultation Board, which con ordinances aa possible under the old with the private rights already acquired venes in Klamath Falla the third of next charter, since it is the purpose to make by a number vf the business men. April. i TEACHERS' MEETING THE KLAMATH CANAL COMPANY WON CASE AT MERRILL SUCCESS BEFORE FRAZER “Merrill sustained herself for her lib- till citizens, who gave a royal welcome erality and hoepltality," sai<i County to the visiting teachers. MrGeo Offiekl in behalf of the Merrill pimple, gave a Bchonl Hu|»-rintendent Wight, upon the pli-asing addreas ol welcome to which closing ol the Teachers' Institute at that Professor Slough, of Klamath Falls pub place last tsalurday. lic school res|M>ndnl. Pupils of the Mer “It was one ol the rmat successful in rill and Gail schools presented a short stitutes 1 ever atteuded,'' said «»other program of well chosen aongs and recita tions. Professor Swan ol the Klamath teacher. “The citizens took almost as much in County High School then made an en terest as the teachers and tile whole thusiastic address on ' 1 lie value ot high er education to the farmer hoy.’ The time was s|M-nt in valuable work." “The Merrill |ieo|de are royal enter evening session closed with a monologue tainer»,” chimed in a pretty little «ehool by Miss Galloway of the Klamath Kalis marm. “Il was just like living at home, public school. “The morning session, February 18. the old home where mother and lather o|>ened with an informal discussion con presided.” Then one of the Klamath Falla teach' cerning a prospective school rxhibit to era hande-l in lhe following written re the l-ewir and Clark Centennial. It was |sirt of the institute for publication iu decided that an exhibit be made and that work for this purpose tie com the Kapnblicau: “The lucal institute, held at Merrill. menced at once. Professor Slough next Ke binary 17 and IK. proved to lie inter gave an excellent talk on the subject ‘Jami- Russell Ixiwell.’ in which hesug- eating and profitable. "At the evening session. February 17, gested practical plans for teaching that there was a large a>tendance of the Mer author's masterpieces. A claaa room exercise, given by Mr« Weeks, of the I Merrill School, and her pupils, was sp predated by all. It was very instruc tive and showed Mrs Weeks to be a teacher of ability. •‘The first subject of the afternoon ses sion was 'Technical Grammar’ ably pre sented by Professor Kwan. A lively dis cussion followed. Mr Zevely introduced the subject of sch'.il discipline which brought forth an earnest response from tile teachers pres ent. The last number on the program was ‘Co-operation of Teachers and Pa rent»* given by Ku|>erintendent Wight in his usual clear and convincing man ner. “Institute adjourned to meet at Bo nanza. Adril 21 and 22. “The following teachers were in at tendance : “J. G. Wight, W. 8. Slough, J. G. Swan, Charles E. Zevely, Mrs Traake, Myrtle Weeks, Eva Bonnell, Alice Ap plegate, Elva Galloway, Restore French and George Offield.” Court Decided That Irrigation Company Did Not Ourn Sixty Feet Right of Way Along its Conal as it Had Alleged. children would •pprar well b**f<»rr any Judge Fraser of Portland who rat as audience, and «hiubtlma all <»( tlirwr Special judge in the trial of the case of school« would prv|iare exhibits. Thrrt* the Klamath Falla Irrigation Company ■ mild Iw no la-tier wav of showing to vs. The Klamath Canal Company, in thv |ieopla iMitoida what progress is be the Circuit Court for Klamath County, ing mad« in this county than that of an early in the month of last December, rvhilntion <>( it» schoul work. The peo and who returned to Portland with the ple who imagine a lienighled regum lie- evidence and argument« of counsel »ub- cause ol its remoteness from railroads mitted in writing, haa handed down hia would tie unde<'eive<l by seeing soma ol deciaion, which is a victory for the de thr splendid work turned out by the fendant. Klamath County children. While the The plaintiff, the Klamath Falls Irri public school«ol Klamath Falls will at gation Company, which haa been oper tempt an exhilut on their own resjam ating what is known as the Ankeny- •ibilily and without county aid, yet it Henley ditch for the past 20 years, sued the county court should lake the mat out a Writ of Injunction against the ter up. a much more creditable showing Klamath Canal Company to prohibit it could l>e made. from entering within 60 feet of lhe low Fxhibita will ta- made from the In er bank of its canal, claiming that it dian achonle <d the reai-rvatiirn, includ had a right of way of that width from ed within the lamndary lines of Klam rbROM MERRILLr j its lower I-auk to a point on the upper ath Coiiutv. ami it is said that the ex | side of raid ditch. It is alleged that the liibita will l»< g.HsI ones. It would more substantial thing« but old Jack Canal Company had entered upon its therefore Iw well to have an exhit.it by pects for lhe church building. J. T. King, A. F. Clubina and E. E. right of way and asked that it be re lhe white children in order to let the Kiicli, all enterprising Merrill citisene He slate« that a numl*r of perenna frost has practically «kipped them. They have faith in him yet, but if he strained from doing so, and also asked world know tliat this country is not were in Klamath Falla on buatnera last offered gissi size subscriptions and the | fools them they have been assured that c<-iu|s.«ed of red-kins alone. week. They report Merrill booming work will prolmhly be taken up at an Klamath Kalis will divide with them— WI-NE-MA WAS PLEASED. early date. ami Imaineae giaai. Mr King repotted NEW TAILOR SHOP Merrill presents every indica'ion of a and sell them pure ice at that. the sale of the Tom Dixon ranch at a i-.msi-leration ol $2000 and the W.C. Ball rapid growth in every line and iu every ft is said that Wi-ne-ma was over James Emery of Fort Klamath passed J. E. Bodge of Selina«, California, ar trad for a consideration of ■lii.ftsMl. live direction. through Klamath Falls this week with whelmed with joy at learning that the rived tn Klamath Falls the first of the _____ oilier smaller deals were reported by the 40 milch cows which he delivered at new boat had been named for her. She week and has secured quarters in the gentlemen. If a cold snap and a very (rigid one Merrill to be used in the operation of a once gave Mont Hutchinson's »«n a old New York Kitchen, where be will at that does not come to Merrill the new creamery at that place. The cream pony because Mont named a hotel for open a tailor •hop. Mr ILwIgr i« m- Thst Men ill I* to hare a new Presby borines* men of that town will be up ery is to be built by O. P. Mishler who her, and now that a modern vessel lias |»>rted to Is- a Aral class tailor, •n«l also owns large interest in the Fort been named for her without the asking, stales that lie a ill open a flrat claaa up terian church there is but little doubt. against it on the ice question. Mr Mishler is in she feels highly honored. They have lieen watching the surface Klamath creamery. Rev.W.G. Fmitli, o( Klamath Kalla, to dale shop. I returned from the 1<oat river town last of thr water reservoir« «Imiit Merrill for Portland buying machinery for the new Saturday and apeak« flatteringly of the the much needed material to mnke ice plant. It will be hurried to completion Foil SAl.E—A first class nrw Pecker people there aa well aa the g«<»l proa- I cream, cold drinks and preserve the on his return. A Hon I’lano. For particulars call al I DE LANEY'S NEW NOVEL CHANGES IN GAME LAW the llepublican office. BLY AID SOCIETY OF BATCH IKKW« for damages for infringing upon it« rights. The Canal Company claim««I that it ha«l the right to come within 10 feet nt the upper aide of said ditch, and that «1« though it bad thrown dirt from its ex cavation «ark within that boundary from necessity in opening its canal, it was willing to remove the same. The proceedings involve a long list o( allegations, and a number of responses of defense, besides voluminousevi ’er. r. After reviewing all this, the court fin-la that the Canal Company haa the right to come within 10 feet of the Irrijntlon Company’s ditch, and that since tue damages claimed for placing dirt within that limit are merely speculative the court refuse« to allow the claim. Mr. Brown, of the Canal Company, states that the company will remove th* dirt, and that this will doubt lest end all litigation between the two com panies. HUIA BEU ACRES PLATTED The new map just compieteti by » Klamath Abstract Company shora that there are almut 630 acres of land in the coqiorate limits of Klamath Falls. Al»>ut 400 acres have been piatte), J0»l acres of which have been platted within the part year. There are 3ti0 acres plai ted outside of the corporate limits. ELECTRIC CASH STORE Lakeside Inn, MRS. M. McMILLAN, Prop’r. Modern improvements. 73 room« nnd «nites. Sample Rooms, Bar Room, Parlors, Two Club Rooms, Etc., Etc. SPECIAL RESORT FOR TOURISTS ******** > BISHOPS EXCLUSIVE FURNITURG STORE is the place to save money. Call and see my stock before sending out for your goods. I will take pleas ure in showing you around and will give you prices that will justify you in buying at home. Complete line of iron and wood beds, springs and mattresses, chairs, tables, etc, etc, etc. The Oregon Journal has secured Paul One of the amendments to the game law of this state will prove quite beneti- ' cial from a point of raising revenue. It provides that every hunter who expects to hunt off of his own land shall pay a one dollar license on his gun, and every non resident of the state who is found hunting in Oregon will be required to pay a license of »10. It is estimated that this will bring in a revenue of from |5,<(tk) to »7.U00 annu ally, as there are at least that many persons iu the state who engage in hun ting for pastime, and otherwise. The »10 license, it is thought, will prevent so much wholesale slaughter of water ¡fowl in this state by visiting hunters | who have heretofore come in large num The women of Bly have organised one of the largest and moat enthusiastic Woman's Aid Societies in the county. At a call last week for the organization of the society, 81 ladies responded and enrolled their names. The meeting took place at the home •if Mrs .lame« Boyd where a pleasant and valuable convocation was held. It lasted from 2 o’clock until 4 in the after noon. The following officers were elect ed l President, Mrs James Taylor) Vice- president, Mrs Lonis Pankey; Secretary Mrs Cora Finley. The next meeting will lie held at the home of Mrs lamia I'ankey. DeLaney'a latest work In Action. We are now ready to talk footwear with you A full line of men's, womens and childrens boots, shoes, rubber goods and winter foot wear. It is a newspaper novel entitled “The Sheep herder’ ’ and will be published in serial form in that paper. It not only deals with the range wars in the West, but weaves into the thread of the romance the story of irrigation and the manner in which the great timber lielts of the west have been acquired, giving dramat ic incidents in the life of the timber cruiser, the fraudulent official and the work of the government Civil Service in ferreting out these crimes. It will be a hew feature in fiction, and Mr Oeljtney thinksit is superior to ei ther oi his last productions, the “Lord of the IX'serl" or “The Toilers of the ber« and wantonly slain game for pleas Fine watch repairing at Winter«’ jew Columbia.” ure and for the market. elry store. I OSCAR C. STONE, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Klamath Falls, Oregon I I CENTRAL CAFE i - i i i i L-Ï Meals at all Hours MEN’S BOOTS DRUGS B HwññÍM J 0 B nRINlER 0WD0IN SIGN rtlNlER HURNS HARDWARE STORE Klamath Falls, Or. A complete line o( pure drugs. Ev eryth Ing fresh. .Special attention given to prescrip tions by expert«. Day or Night > > Oysters, any Style THE FAMOUS New line of emblem pin, just arrived. I.. Alva Lewis. Also serviceable and Dressy shoes for ladies, misses and children. I t CITY DRUG STORE J. V. HOUSTON EAST END > — X. L. F. WILLITS.