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’ Official Newspaper of Klamath County VOL. XI. KLAMATH KLAMATH FALLS, KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON, FEBRUARY 14, ¡907 NO. 46 * RAILROAD TO MERRILL stand shoulder to shoulder and fight with a solid front for the upbuilding of a great city here. If it still continues to remain indifferent and divided against itself, it will I have a more serious problem to face than the loss of a branch line that would have meant thousands of dollars a year to the business interests of the county seat. A PORTION OF KENO CANAL A Fourteen Mile Branch to be Built From Midland CLUB WILL BE HR. APPLEGATE WANTS TO KNOW INCORPORATED Will Be Constructed at Once By Small Contracts I Would Like to be Enlightened I Re- The following letter from E. I. Apple gate will be of interest to the water users of the basin, for it contains some pertinent inquries that need mine “splaining:” ■ * — It Is To Be Built By the California Northeastern, K lamath F alls , O he ., Feb. 13, 1907. 1 Editor Republican :— Public Notice to that Effect Having Been In commenting upon Sufiervising En I gineer Henny’s letter of January 21, to Given This Week the Klamath Water I’sers’ association, i 1 relative-to some of the conclusions ar- ' rived at by the board of engineers which met in Klkmath Falls recently, the S an F rancisco , Feb. ii .—(Special). The first move Klamath Falls Express of February 7th said, among other things: “We would 111 what may be a network of lines for Klamath County was Blate that in our opinion the board would have come nearer the truth if made in this city last Saturday, when the Board of Directors they had stated that the increased cost of the California Northeastern decided to build a branch from over the original estimates was caused mainly by paying exborbitant prices for the town of Midland on the main line to the town of Merrill, canals and reservoir sites, some $400,000 more having been paid for these than fourteen miles distant. Resolutions to that effect were the original estimates called for,” and a lding that this amount was “squand adopted and forwarded to Salem and Klamath Falls for filing. ered.” as the total amount paid While this will come as a great surprise to Klamath County, for Inasmuch canals and reservoir sites is consid less than $500,000, and which it has been under consideration for a long while. It means i erably payments were recommended by al) the much for Midland and Merrill. It is the forerunner of reclamation officials, approved by the | director of the geological survey, chief greater things for these two towns and will result in the up engineer and the secretary of the inter ior, endorsed by the board of directors building of cities at these points. When asked for a state of the Water Users’ association, ratified by tbe stockholders of the association, ment regarding the matter the officials refused to be inter and sanctioned by J. Scott Taylor, erst viewed, remarking that the resolutions were self-explanatory. while secretary of tbe national irriga tion committee, it would seem a bold Resolved, That it is the desire and intention of this statement on the i>art of the Express to Bay that more than eighty per cent, of company to construct a branch or side line of railroad from the entire sum was “squandered.” As a memtier of the board of directors the main line of this company, in the state of Oregon, and who endorsed the canal and reservoir and rb one who is in a posi that said branch or side line is defined, and the termini purchases, tion to know the facts of the case, I can not allow the assertions of the Express thereof hereby designated as follows, to wit: to go unchallenged. The editor of the Commencing at a point on the railroad of the Califor Express knows the facts too, and it is now incumbent upon him to explain to nia & Northeastern railway, in Section 36, Township 39 the people just how he reconciles them with the statements above quoted. South, Range 8 East, W. M., and extending thence in a E. I. A pplegate . generally southeasterly direction to and through the town of Merrill, situated in Township 41 South, Range 10 East, W. M., a distance of fourteen miles, more or less. All of said branch or side line of railroad and the said termini thereof being situated in the County of Klamath, State of Oregon. Resolved, Further, that the Secretary of this com* pany, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and di rected to cause a copy of the foregoing resolution and all thereof duly certified by him under the corporate seal of this company, to be filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Oregon, and in the office of the County Clerk, County of Klamath, State of Oregon, pur suant to the law of said State in such case made and pro vided, as set forth in No. 5145 of Bellinger & Cotton’s An notated Codes and Statutes of the State of Oregon. (Sd.) J. L. WILLCUTT, Secretary. Inland Empire Club Decides to Take This Step garding Certain Statements IT IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT MOVE At the Opera House The Home Dramatic Company will present the Comedy Drama “Over the Hille to the Poor House” at the Opera House next Saturday night February 16th. The cast will include Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Miss Maude Belmour, Earl Whitlock, Fred C. Bamber, Wm. Wag ner, C. T. Oliver, Leslie Wright, Mrs. A. E. Gale and little Miss Bamber. This promises to be one of the most en joyable entertainments yet given by the Home Talent Club and no one should miss it. The play will not be repeated as it is the intention of Mr. Lowe to put on a new play every Saturday night till further notice. New professional talent will be added to the cast from time to time and some delightful entertain ments are promised. Illustrated songs and new moving pictures will soon be added to the performances—also sing ing and dancing specialties. City Charters Keno and Fort Klamath will experi ence a little trouble in securing charters, inasmuch as the law governing this is not with the legislature but with the towns in question. In order to incor porate it will be necessary to present a petition to the County Court, signed by at least forty qualified electors, residents within the proposed corporation. The petition must lie presented at a regular term of the Court, and be published at least three weeks prior thereto in one of the county papers, together with notice of which term the same shall l>« pre sented to the Court. If granted, then a notice must be published calling for an election, lioth for incorporation and officers thereof. When the boundaries of any city are desired to be changed, then an election shall be held, and a vote taken on the proposition. It rested with the Republican to be the first to inform our little neighbor of the good fortune in store for her, and the people of Klamath Falls that this is only the first step in the direction of greater advancement. No greater will be the surprise of Merrill than will be that of this city. This is a move that should awaken the business interests of . Klamath Falls to a realization of the fact that their suprem acy is not as secure as it might be. If this paper were in a po sition to further discuss plans that are contemplated, it would' cause greater consternation than will the announcement' rings go to L. Alva Lewis, New of the construction of a branch that could have boon se line For just arrived. cured by this city if proper steps had been taken. It will Fine watch repairing. L. Alva Lewis. have to coniine itself to the statement that the time has ar FOR RENT—New two-room house, at $10 per month. Very convenient if rived when tho people Klamath Falls must get together, andt and well built." Tom Stephens. « i Articles are in course oi preparation for the incorporation of the Inland Em I pire Club. This action was decided on at the sjiecial meeting of that organiza- I lion held last Monday evening. The j ipeeti^ijg wa§ largely.attendeji and mufh Will., Em brace u. Only That Portion From the Her d enthusiasm was manifested,,,,... , ... Saturday, Feb. 23, was decided on as . • ' WLink River To West Klamath the date on which the fprinal opening . . .. Falls || ehall take place. Tbe members only ........ ........ are to be present on this date. A later date will tie’set, when the ladies and those not members of the organization A portion of the Keno canal will be tractors if they see fit to hid oi, th »same. will be the guests of the club. Part of the furnishings have arrived constructed this year and it rests with A small portion oi the work will be don» and the permanent headquarters are the City Council and the residents on by force acoount. taking on the appearance of real club the west side of the river as to whether Mason, Davis A Co. mav bid on th» rooms. A combination pool and billiard all of it shall be constructed or not. work, but this is not definitely settled. The Secretary of the Interior has in This firm has been granted an extessiot table has been ordered, and this, with additional furnishings that are expected, structed the Service to ask for bidB for of sixty days in which to complete it» add very much to the attractiveness of the portion between the head of Link present contract, thus making the dale river and the West Klamath Falls, in April 20. If the preseut weather con the headquarters. volving about 80,000 cubic yards of rock tinues, the work will be done in ad ano and earth excavation. Plans and spec of that date. If this firm dees not do PAHPHLETS ISSUED ifications are expected here in a couple the work on the Keno canal, the outfit of days. These are so arranged as to will be moved 200 miles north oi heie. The Chamber of Commerce and Bus admit of the work being let to local cor- where a contract has been secured!. iness Hen BIDS TO BE OPENED IN APRIL Have Some Printed Thirteen thousand eight-paged pam phlets have been issued by the Chamber of Commerce and the business men of this city, to be used for the purpose of advertising Klamath County. The in formation contained therein is concise and truthful, and should do much towards attracting the attention oi the homeseeker and investor to this county. These are only temporary, being issued to meet a demand that had become very great. It is proposed to issue a more elaborate publication in the near future. Resolutions of Sympathy The Band The balmy weather that this section is now enjoying turns the thoughts toward summer, »nr' —.«»-»or1 “ with is the deeir or m«,., ..... concerts be given.t This question was put up to the band this week, and its members stated that they would give weekly concerts during the summer for the sum of $300, provided the city erected a band stand, whereon the con- | certs could be given. This is a prettv small figurt being less than twenty- cents per man, and will do little more than pay for the music used in such concerts. In connection with this matter atten tion should be drawn to the last dance given by this organization. It resulted in the receipt of $32. This is little short of a disgrace to the city. No better bind can be found on the coast. The members have been faithful in their work, and their leader, Mr. Daniels, in- in defatigable in his efforts to bring the band up to its degree of perfection. This has cost the boys a good deal of money. They have in equipment and instruments over $1.100. To secure this they have raised $695, for all of which they have given their services, either in public concerts or playing at public functions. The impression seems to prevail that the band is public property. This is wrong. It is as much a private concern as any business house in town, but is very much a part of the public enterprise and should, therefore, meet with more cordial support than has been accorded to it in the past. W hereas , In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of neighbor Bertha Knox, and the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to her, Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting her removal from our midst we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard, Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of our late neighbor and associate on the dispensation which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them, and commend them for consola tion to one who does all things for the best, and whose chastisements are sent in mercy, Resolved, That the heartfelt sympa thy of Ewauna Circle No. 647, Women of Woodcraft, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, be extended to her husband and family in their affliction, and these reso utions be spread upon the minutes of the Baptist Church Notes Circle, and the charter lie draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. We only know that thou hast gone Preaching services every Sunday at 11 And that the same returnless tide a. m. and 7:30 p. ri. Prayer service Which bore thee from us, still glides on Wednesday evening 7 :30 o’clock. B. Y. And we who mourn thee, with it glide. P. U. Sunday evening 6:45 o’clock. C lara D uval , D ollie V irgil , E lla M c M illan . Committee. Major Worden Sells Major C. E. Worden has sold the block now occupied by the Stilts Dry Goods Company to E. J. Page of Port land, the consideration being $8,750. He has also given an option on the property now occupied by the KKK and Winters stores. PREACHING SERVICES Rev. Jacquemin of Los Angeles preached to crowded houses last Sun day morning and evening and will preach next Sunday morning and even ing. The subject of the morning ser vice will be “Glory in Tribulation” and the evening service will be of an evange listic character. An effort will be made to have special music at both services. Come and enjoy the singing and preach ing. Everyone is invited. PRAYER SERVICE Prayer service at 7:30 Wednesday evening, These services are exception- Auction Sale. ally well attended. The present at- H. V. Mitchell v ill sell at auction, on tendance nearly fills the house and Thurday, February 28, 1007, all his there is always present a spirit of wor household goods, stock and farming im ship that makes the stranger glad they plement, consisting of horses, harness, came. Come Wednesday evening and buggies, wagons, machinery, etc. The enjoy a quiet hour with us. sale will commence at 10 o’clock a. m. b . y . p. u. on the Altamont ranch. See bills for The young people’s society will meet particulars. at the church at 6:45 Sunday evening. The meeting will be led next Sunday Women oi Woodcraft, Ewauna Circle! evening by Miss June Grigsby. Subject: No. 647, meets every second anil fourth 1 “A Good Life versus a Bail Life.” There Friday in Sanderson’s hall. will be special music. All young peo- Mrs. Dollie Virgil, G. N. pie are urged to be present. All services commence on time. I have a few choice lots in South Midland that I am offering for $50 per Fine line of stationery at Newsom & lot. Now is the time to buy before they , * ■ Underwood. are all gone. Mark L.-Burns. She Was Excused One evening as the mother of a little niece of Phillips Brooks was tucking- her ’• ;«** ted, the maid stepped in —------- -e was a caller waiting in the parlor. The mother told the child to say, her prayers and promised that she would be back in a few mmoles. The caller remained only a short tin^, and when the mother went upstairs again, she asked the little girl if she had done as she was bidden. “Yes. mamma. I did and I didn’t,” she said. “What do you mean by that, dear?” “Well, mamma, I was awfully slevpy. co I just asked God if He wouldn't ex cuse me tonight, and He said, “Ob. don’t mention it, Miss Brooka.” There has been no radical change iri the transportation business during the past week, but there will be withia a very short time. Capt. McIntyre io the- hard nut to crack, but when that task 1» accomplished those engaged in the- game will find a kernel that will make them sit up and take notice. There are going to be great changes both in the freight and passenger business during: the next month or so. The teameter» banded together in the Klamath Fall» and Pokegama Transportation company- are smiling serenly, for they Seem to set* that they Will continue to be “Johnnie on the spot” in the future as they hwvw been in the past, and that whatever changes may 'be made will not interior» very materially with them. They, are giving good service and satisfactory- rates and it will be a hard job for any one to jar loose the business men o£ this city from their Bupport. Representatives of the various trans portation lines, including Col. Wilkins, Capt. Woodbury, W. R. Davis, W. E. Travis, Capt. McIntire and E. T. Ab bott, are in San Francisco for the pur pose of securing a contract that will give them the upper hand during the coming year. As a result of this lath ering of the clans, there will be a final settlement, and each will know “where he is at” when it is over. It would look to a man up a tree that there is a grand surprise in store for someone. John Kuykendall arrived in this citv Friday, February 8, 1907, via the Stork Express. This is his first visit to Klam ath Falls, and the smile of satisfaction that constantly enshrines his counten ance denotes that he is well pleased with the bright prospects that tbe fu ture has in store for him and Klamath county. Weighing ten pounds, be is of the opinion that he is big enough to be getting busy, and has already aBked for copy of Blackstone. Miss Lillian Stilts left this week for Portland, where she goes to purchase a stock of spring millinery. LOST—Between Keno and this city Tuesday evening, a bla< k pocket hook. Finder please leav< at tlds office and re ceive liberal reward. It FOR RENT—Farm lands. Close t>» Klamath lalls. Reasonable terms. Tom Stephens. 11-14—2t For' bargains in city property lee Mark L. Burns.