Official Newspaper
of Klamath County
KLAMATH
REPUBLICAN
KLAMATH FALLS, KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY io, 1907
VOL. XL
ASSOCIATION
TAKES ACTION
SUOARHAN BUYS
FARCE COHEDY A’
OPERA HOUSE
PORTLAND STORE
I
Deal Consummated I hl.-» W eek
Have Important Result*
XV III
Benefit Entertainment Sat irday night
by Home Dramati. Club
Official Newspaper
of Klamath County
NO. 4I
COST OF
RECLAMATION
Will present for tin- benefit of the
I. Sullivan, presillent of the Portland
Fraternal
¡»edges, Viz; Knights of
(
Clothing ami Sime Store company came
to this city last week for the pur|H»re of Pithiss; Modern W»x»lrnen ; W»xx)men
(«coining aopiainted with conditions of tlie Worhi; (.’arjs-nter’s Union;,
F
here and getting in touch with his local Women of Wooilcralt; ami the Royal I
Neighlxrrs,
the
screaming
farce
come»ly,
house. This company has branch
houses at various points, the one here "The Private Secretary.”
The following is the cast of characters :
being part of the chain. Mr. Sugar-
Rev.
Robt. Spaulding............... ..
man, who is one of the melnliers of the
Geo. W. Lowe I
firm and who has conducted the busi
Douglas
Cattermole.
XVm. Wagner
ness here is so well satisfied with the
Benson Cattermole. .......C. T. Oliver j
the land-ownes; an 1 tends to hamper
1907.
Pusuant thereto the following results so far attained and the pros Harry Maryland............ Earl Whitlock
Landowners Will Have to and harrass-the engineerg, in,charge of
pects of the future, decided to purchase
After April 1st Those Who resolution was adopted
Mr. Gibton...................
F. C. Bamlier
resolved by the Board of Direc this branch and when Mr. Sullivan ar- Mr. Marxian»!................. J. Scott Tavlor i
Pay Only the Estimated I the "If works.
Have Not Signed Up tors Be of it the
I
rived
began
negotiations
which
resulte*!
the actual cost oi construction ex
Klamath Water User’s Asso
Miss Ashford................... .Louise Lowe |
i in the acquirement of the business. In
ceeds the estimated cost, tl e govern
ciation,
that
on
ami
after
the
first
»lay
of
Cost,
Even
Though
the
Edith Xfarsland.................. Ethel Clark
Must Pay Increased
ment, and not the land-owner, loses
April, 1907, the enrolling fee to be a»i»lition he also purchase»! a $;0,900 Eva Webster................................. Mamie Boyd
stock
of
clothing
that
Mr.
Sullivan
hail
Actual Expense Hay Ex that much; »oil behoove-« tl»e engineer»
Charges, Which Will charged ami to accompany all contracts in Portland, am! when this arrives here i Mrs. Stead...................... Sophia Krause
of the service to exert themselves iu
except as stated
I hereafter submitteil,
S ynopsis
ceed That Figure
keeping the actual cogt within the-
below, shall be seventy-five cents per he will inaugurate a sale that will fur
Later Be Doubled
A ct I—Morning. Douglas Catter-|
estimates.
Those who have nothing
acre on all lands not to l>e irrigated from nish the people of this county an oppor mole's Chambers, London. Douglas in
I
else to do, and who delight in being
any section of the Klamath Project now- tunity to buy their clothing at less than debt. Gibson wants to soar. Douglas
When Mr. Newell, Chief Engineer of miserable, may wallow in worry over
The regular monthly meeting of the under construction, ami one dollar ;»er wholesale prices, for the purchase was
and Harry contrive a scheme.
The
Board ol Directors of the Water I xer's acre on ail lands to la- irrigate»! from made for fifty-eight cents on the dollar. Private Secretary. The boys off for a the U. S. Reclamation Service, was here the matter of “force account,” but it
The Portland Store has not been so
a few months ago, he said, among other really is not,nearly so much their busi
Association was held in this city last sections thereof now umler constuc-
long in business in this city, but in that lark. Arrival of Benson Cattermole things, that were the Service to follow ness as they imagine. Personally, I
tion.
Saturday.
All the members were
from India. Mistaken identity. A hot
wish the government would do all the
Resolve») further that as soon as con time Mr. Sugarman has demonstrate»! time for the Secretary. You laugh.
present with the exception of the presi
the advice of a few l»x-al people, the cost work by force account, as I believe that
bis
ability
as
a
«mnservative
arxl
hust
struction
work
shall
be
commenced
on
dent ami vice president, both <4 whom
A ct II—Evening. Drawing room at
any section of the Project the enrolling ling business man am! his establish Marxian»!’» country residence. Miss : per acre of the Klamath Project would w >ul»l I m - the more expeditious method.
were alment from the city.
run up to $35 or $40. But he did not
‘‘There wouhl have been, some tjme
ment
has
a
reputation
throughout
the
A great many things of interest and fee for the land to be irrigated shall be
I county for high class goods ami square Ashford and her Spirit book. Benson announce that the Service had the since, a strong effoit made to have Ibe-
one
»lollar
|ajr
acre
;
ami
importance to the st.s kholders of the
Cattermole arrives. The introduction.
Resolv»-»! further that as soon as dealing. His rule ot one price for The Ixtys arrive. Gibson g»H»s to dinner. slightest intention of following that estimated cost of the Klamath Project
association were discussed and much
advice. There seem to be little oppor announce»! at once; but in view of some
everything,
and
that
price
the
lowest,
routine business was dispose»! of. One water is ready to be delivered to any has won for him the confidence of ti e T»»o much champagne. The new Secre- tunity for an intelligent misunderstand agitation over inconsequential matters,
the
enrolling
fee
therefor
shall
be
land
of the most important actions of the
purchasing public and brought to him tary’s method of teaching. The real ing of Mr. Newell’s remarks, but still echos of which reached Washington, it
meeting was the adoption of a resolu two dollars per-acre.-
Private Secretary arrives,
Another an impression that he stated that the was considered that the present is not
Proviiled, however, that the follow increased patronage.
tion in reference to the action of the
warm reception. Y’on roar.
I cost of the project would reach $40 per a goo»! time for making an effective
Chambero(Commerce of this city. The ing lamls are excepted from the enroll
, A ct III—Next morning. Same place, j I acre has gained some headway.
demand. Inconsiderate criticism often
ing
fees
as
provided
herein;
fiist,
hirnl
Bourd took cognisance ol the set of
I The music lesson.
The medium is j There has also lieen more or less com stands in the way of accomplishing
Additional
Briefs
owne»l
bv
minor
children;
second,
land
resolutions adopted and forwarded by
i hungry. If you are discovered you are ment, favorable and otherwise, as to the things of importance.
a committee of the Chamber, ami in umler any pr<>|xi»e<! pumping systems I
! lost. A lesson in English literature. policy of constructing portions of the
“The Secretary of the interior usually
Born. Friday, January 4,1907, to Mr.
reference thereto passed the following or further extensions of th«- Klamath
; Douglas is discharged. Miss Ashford project by "foice account;” that is, by ”i a couple of dollars per acre to the
ami
Mrs.
T.
J.
Jackson
of
this
city,
a
Project•
preamble and resolutions:
. has a Seance. The medium appears by the government directly, instead of estimated cost fixed by the engineers.
All printing for the association will la- son.
VV iibhkas . The Klamath County
installments. XVhere is the superin
submitted
for
bi»!»
ami
the
work
awarded
All water foiiml running to prevent tendent of this asylum? Do you know? through contractors. This matter of Of course I have no means of knowing,,
Chamla-r of Commerce lias formulated
cost is of concern to the land owners, but I would be extremely surprised if
freezing, will be shut off at curl». K. F. You scream.
and promulgated certain recommenda to the lowest bidder.
and the Republican, in order to present the estimated cost per acre as fixed by
L.
A
XX
’
.
Co.
It
tions, termed "Recommendations of the
A<lmission 25 and 50 cents. Reserveil an unprejudiced and well-informed view the Secretary «»xceeded $25. But as
Irrigation Committee of the Klamath American Bank
President A. H. Naftzger and Col. XX’. seats on sale at the Perfection Confec as to the price to be paid by water user’s, probably the amount will be announced
Chaintier ol Commerce” said reconr
H. Holabird left for San Francisco tionery store.
has requested an expression of opinion within a few months, guess worksis
Elects Officers Tuesday afternoon.
mendations Is-ing signed by Al>el Adv,
by H. L. Holgate, who was for two idle. At $25 j»er acre payable in ten.
C. K. Brandenburg and .1. Scott Taylor,
TEACHERS’ LOCAL
years attorney for the Reclamation Ser annual installments, without interest,
The
new
oven
has
arrived
at
the
City-
and which recommendations purport to
vice, and is now interested in consider and with the first |»aympnt not de
The election of officers for the ensuing Bakery ami we are now ready to till
ASSOCIATION able
la- an endorsement of tlie position of
acreage under the Klamath Pro linquent until the end o! harvest two
year for the American Bank and Trust orders for bread, pies, cakes. etc.
the Klamath Water I ser's Aasra-iation
ject. H>“ said;
years aite- water i. turned on the land
Company was held at the bank last Leave or phone your orders. I‘hone
relative to the construction ol the Klam
‘‘It is generally believed that the land the real cost, based on the value ol that
Monday, when the following were 315. Mrs. Sarter proprietor.
The teachers of Klamath county will
ath Reclamation Project ; and
chosen:
hold an association, consisting of two owners will pay the actual cost of con money if paid in advance, would be, I
WiixrKAs. We believe that the sup
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peltz. returns«!
President. Major C. E. Worden ; vice
sessions, at Klamath Falls in the High struction of the project, but this im ' believe, something in the neighbor
porters, and especially the three framers
Friday from an extended tour of the
pression is erroneous. The actual cost, hood of $15 per acre.”
president, Fred Melhase; secretary, (ins
School building.
and signers of said recommendations
middl«- west an«l east. They were ab
Melhase; treasurer, W. T. Khive.
On Friday evening January 18, com of course cannot be determined until
were actuated by seltisli and specula
sent over six weeks, and during that
Following the selection of officers the
mencing at 8 o’clock, a short literary the project is fully completed. It is the
tive motives rather than by (eelmgs of
time have had a journey that will be
following board of directors were chosen :
program, consisting of music, recita- estimated cost, and no more, that the FORT KLAHATH NEWS
interest in the general welfare of the
rememliered as one oi the pleasant
Fred Melhase, XV. S. Worden, W. T.
lions, and several short talks by citi- land owner will have to pay. Section 4
water users themselves; and
events
of their life.
Shive, C. E. Worden and tins Melhase.
sens ami patrons of the school will lie of the Reclamation Act provides:
Jas. Pelton has gone to Jackson Cc.,
W iikhkah . Our intimate relations
•'That upon the determination by the
In this issue of The Republican is rendered. This will be followed by a
The election is hel<l on tin- first Mon
to spend the winter.
with careful observations of
the
day in January of each year. Since the published a statement of the Klamath I reception, ami dainty refreshments will Secretary of the Interior that any irriga
actions, metlusls and )»>licy ol the
Lee Denton is engaged in breaking
institution has openeii for business, it County Bank. It shows this inetitu- , lie served. The following day will be tion project is practicable, he may cause
United States Reclamation Service,
lias lieen very successful, and with the lion to l>e one of the most solid in tin- the regular institute session for which a to be let contracts for the construction horses these winter days.
lead us to la-lieve in the honesty,
■ of the same, in such portions or sections
Mr. James Emery and Ora Engle
continued grow th of the city and county state ami indicates that the conaerva- - splendid program has lieen provide»).
efficiency am! judgment of its officials.
live ami progessive policy of its mana The patrons of the school are especial as it may be practicable to construct I were among those who visited Klam
will
undoubtedly
meet
with
continued
Therefore, be it resolved by the Board
gers is productive ofgooii results.
ly requested, and the general public is ; and complete as parts of the whole pro ath Falls last week.
prosperity.
of Directors of the Klamath Water
cordially
invited to attend both ses ject, providing the necessary Linda for
Fort Klamath supports a good Liter
Hon. Frank C. Baker, ex-State Printer -
User’s Association, in regular meet
of Oregon. »lie»! at his home in l’ortlaml sions. Come and spend the evening such portions or sections are available ary society, but on account of the bad
ing assembled:
The Lecture
last week. Mr. Baker was (or years a with those who are trying to direct in the reclamation fun-l. and tiiereu;>on weather there was no meeting held laet
That the said “Recommendations of
powerful factor in the affairs of the Re aright the boys anil girls, and liefoie the he shall give public notice of the lands Friday evening.
the Irrigation Committee of the Klam
In
the
assembly
hall
ot
the
high
publican party of this state, having eveqing closes we know you w ill resolve irrigable under such pr-ject, and limit J. H. Rice proprietor of the Pelican
ath Chamlxr of Commerce” do not
of area per entry, which limit shall Bay Lodge, came down Friday for
school
last
Monday
evening
was
deliv
been until a short time ago chairman of to spend the next day with us too.
correctly express the sentiment of the
The teachers from outside points will represent the acreage which, in the supplies. He was accompanied by Carl
ered a lecture by Col. W. H. Holabird, the state organization of that party.
Klamath Water User’s Association.
l>e entertained by the teachers of Klam opinion of the Secretary, may be reason Brown of Crystal Creek.
That we have every confidence in the who gave his services for the lx-nefil of Death was due to an abscess of the ear.
ath Falls, ami the former are re<]Uested ably r»*quired for the support of a fam
the
public
library,
Announcement
of
honesty, efficiency and judgment of the
Miss Clara Richardson and Annie
J. ’»V. Ilawskhurst has decide»! to en to send notice to the committee of their ily upon the lands in question ; also of
official of the United States Reclama the lecture was not made until Satur- ter the business field of this city, and I
Applegate,
teachers of the Fort Klam
the charges which shall be made per
intention to be present.
day, but notwithstanding thin lack of
tion Service; and have reason to believe
ath school, spent the greater part of the
will
this
week,
if
lie
can
complete
all
|
acre
upon
the
saiil
entries,
anil
u|»on
Fathers
ami
mothers
come,
that
we.
publicity
a large audience gathered to
that the entire Klamath Reclamation
holidays with relatives in Klamath
hear the ex|>erience of this veteran arrangements, open up a meat market as teachers, may become tetter ac- lands in private ownership which may
Project will Is- carried to completion as
Falls.
traveller and learn something of the | in the building known as the old court i quainted with you, thus bringing tlie be irrigated by the waters of the saiil
substantially and economically as con
¡house. Mr. Hawskhurst is thoroughly! schools nearer the homes.
A large crowd of people at ten led the
irrigation project, and the number of
ditions will permit, ami as expeditiously Orient. Col. Uolahird is not an experi- conversant with this line of work and if
annual installments, not exct-e<ling ten, New Year's ball given bv F. M. Parker,
The
complete
program
is
as
follows:
ence.1
lectuier,
but
he
is
a
good
story
as funds become available therefor and
experience counts for anything ought to ;
in which such charges shall l»e paid and whose efficient management and
E vening S ession J an . 18.
the settlement ol the lands thereunder teller, and his talk Monday evening was make a success of the undertaking.
the time when such payments shall geniality afforded everyone a good time.
in
the
nature
of
a
recital
of
his
personal
1
Duet
..........
..
.............................
will justify.
commence.
Tile saiil charges shall be
The Christmas-tree and entertain
experiences.
<
if
pleasing
tiersonality
XX’. F. Arant is inclined to believe
....... Miss Sargeant ami Mrs. Caden
Be It further resolved, that the Sec
determined with a view of returning ment here was a success in every
and
possessing
unlimited
command
of
o
that
his
star
must
have
some
connec-
1
Recitation.......... Miss Mamie Boyd
retary of the Association lie Instucted
to the reclamation lund the estimated particular. Everybody took great in
to forward copies of these resolutions to English, the Colonel gave a delightful lion with the equine fraternity and has ? 3 What the Teacher Expects of
cost of construction of the project, and terest therein, which was duly appre
word
picture
of
the
customs
and
habits
come
to
the
conclusion
that
it
is
about
!
the
Parent
................
..
Prof.
Swan
the Secretary of the Interior, the Chief
shall I m - apportioned equitably: Pro ciated by the management.
»
Engineer of the United States Reclama of the people of Japan, China, Korea time it would change its position or in 4 Vocal Solo....Miss Leta Nickerson vided, that in all construction work
J. B. C. Taylor, the blacksmith has
fluence. Last week he was unfortunate 5 Recitation.............. Vincent Yaden
tion Service, mem tiers of Congress from and the Phillipines.
eight hours shall constitute a day’s work been more busily employed at sleigh
enough to be the target for the bind leg ti What the Patron Expects of
the western states and other officials
ami no Mongolian labor shall be em building than any other kind of work in
of a horse, and as a result he is hobbling
the Teacher.................. I. B. Mason
interested in the Klamath Reclamation
NOT YET
ploye«! thereon.”
his line, the past few days. The snow
around
on
a
cane.
The
blow
was
a
1
Vocal Duett.......... Marion anil
Project.
"It will be noticed that the law re
severe
one,
but
luckily
»lid
not
break
........................
Golda Barnes quires the Secretary to give public no- fall at this writing is about 14 inche^on
Dated January 5, 1007.
the level.
Final action was taken on the propo
Martin Bros, have presented a prop-1 Mr. Arant’s leg, as'was thought at first 8 Public Schools from a Busi
I tice, at the time he annoum-es that the
Mr. James XVheeler who has been
ness Standpoint
Judge Baldwin
sition to levy an assessment for adver okition to the Klamath Falls Light »ft to be the case.
9. Quartet.......... Masons and Faught project will I m - undertaken, of, among trapping near Crater Lake for the past
tising purposes.
This question has Power Co., to furnish them with power
“Dick” Smith, former football star at
other things, -th»- charges which shall few months, came down to spend the
lieen submitted to the stockholders for with which to operate their fiouring the University of Oregon, ami later cap- | 10. Reception and Refreshments..
be made per acre.’
In his con
.....................
Everybody tract with the XVater User's Asso holidays with his family. He reports
their indorsement or rejection, and in mill h»-re but was refused because of tain of Columbia University team, is in
having been quite successful and expects
compliance with the wishes of the a shortage of pow er.
D av S ession , J an . 19.
Portland, visiting old friends. Smith is
ciation, which is his legal obligation
stockholders, as expressed by the votes
The offer made was to give a bonus of regarded the greatest gridiron hero pro- I 1. Music,.............Miss Leta Nickerson in respect to the Klamath Project, to return as soon as the weather will
I
permit.
cast, the Board decided not to make the $500 and pay 50 cents an hour for tin- iluceil by the Pacific Coast, ami was 2. School Management................
the land owner 'agrees to make prompt
levy, the following entry being made in actual running film- of tlu- mill. This chosen captain and fullback of Walter
Mr. Harvey Scott and family left on
..................................... Supt. Wight application to the United States fora
the minutes:
won!»! have given the company a nice Camp’s All-American team in 1903. The 1
Discussion.................. Prin.. Carlock water right, ami »lulv proceed to the Christmas eve for Spokane Wash.,
Inasmuch as the proposition to levy little revenue in itself ami with the great Richard is the ideal of football ' 4. Ideals............ Miss Stella Campbell Ix-rfi-ction thereof, in full compliant'»- where they will place their little son
special assessment for advertising revenue that could have been received players in Oregon, and his deeds will live 5. Discussion.................................
with the law applicable thereto.’ It Eli, in the hospital in charge of Mrs.
purposes was left with the stockholders, from lights that could have ln-eu put in forever in the football history of the lit
. Miss Ridings and Miss Beeson wouhl seem doubtful if the land-owner Scott’s brother, who is an able surgeou.
and it appearing that a majority is here the proposition wouhl no doubt tle city in Eugene. Mr. Smith will be
Music...................................Selected is umler obligation to pay any more The little boy is afflicted with tuber
against it, the Board of Directors de- been receive»! with favor did the com married to Miss Ida Hendricks, of. I Teaching Primary Pupils the
than the per-acre cost as estimated, culosis of the hone. Mr. F. M. Parker
cided to drop the matter, 1 Inly about pany have power to (pare.
Eugene,
Thursday
night.
She j
Art of Attention.... Miss Davidson and not actual cost that is the real con- has char-os of Mr, H-.-ott’s bu-ine.».« dur
half expressed themi-elves by returning
However Merrill will have light and is a daughter of T. G. Hendricks, a
ing his absence.
Discussion.. Miss Pool, Miss French i-i-rn of tin- laml owners.
the cards sent out to them, The returns power line within the next few years. prominent banker of Eugene, 1m- i». Vocal Solo.......... Harry Galarneau
"An announcement stating the
are as follows: Sharer against adver- A company is arranging to build a big ineiliately after the wedding the cou
Holgate A Kuykendall are preparing
Aeconipanist, Mrs. Krause
estimated per-acre cost wouhl be of
advertising,
tising, 29864; shares for
power plant on the Klamath river, be ple will depart for Arizona and other 10. Public School Libraries..........
great servi»-e, both to the laml-ownerx for presentation to the legislature a bill
25430; stockholders for, 79; stockholders low Keno. When this is completed it Southern points. U|x>n their return tliey |
................................... R. II. Dunbar anil to tlie project engineers. A re for the incorporation of the Citv of Fort
is the intention to run power and light will make their home in Klamath county, 11. Discussion.................. l’rof. Faught corded legal c intract, which is a lien Klamath. It will he submitted to the
against, 11I.
Another increase will be made in the lines all over th»- Klamath country.— when- Mr. Smith owns a large stock
By older of
I u | h » u the land, to pay an indefinite legislature on the opening day of the
I
enrolling fee to be charged after April 1, Merrill Reconl.
ranch.—Port la ml Oregonian.
C ommittee .
amount, is anything but satisfactory to session.
Repudiates the Chamber of Com
merce Resolutions
ENROLLMENT
FEE
IS RAISED
H. L. Holgate Explains Important
Feature of the Law
PROPER
MOVE IS SUGGESTED