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About Klamath republican. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1896-1914 | View Entire Issue (April 14, 1910)
Housecleaning Time Is here. Don’t let it pass with out adding a new piece of furni ture to your home. It will make life more enjoyable, and if you buy it at this store it wont break you. Do it now there, and give access to the park to thousands who want to visit It." Crater Lake road, completed, will be ST miles long. Engineer Heidi«* INITIAL APPROPRIATION OF S5.- will give him time not only to mak ooo MADE BY GOVERNMENT ing a survey of the road now planned but in making a survey of all road* land trails to be constructed at any III Result Follows the lailtors of krill of tile latw That l*> s, Itloiii ' future time Live ConiiiMTcial Organiza l «ti—ProtwMy Fii-M in ■ tion of Mislfonl r* ; 11 a Gillette s furniture house EXTRAORDINARY PROCEEDINGS NO DINGER OF FREEZING FOR NEARLY A. immi I I lies As an indication of what a real, live, progressive commercial organi- zation, backed up by business nien of like calibre, can do, the announce ment that the Unit«*d States Gov«*rn- ment has made an initial appropria tion of »5,000 for preliminary work on the Crater I.ake highway brings considerable satisfaction. When the Supreme Court of the State knocked out the State appropriation for this road. Medford's Commercial Club took the matter in hand and decided to raise the money. The success met with was so great and it had such influence at Washington that the ini tial appropriation was made. When the Government once starts it never stops until the work is completed, and thus it may be truly said that the Crater Lake road is now a cer tainty. Klamath County is to do its share and this year will make that part of the highway in this county and out side of the reservations, in fine con dition. The following from the Med ford Tribune will be of interest bear ing on this subject: The Crater Lake road will be built. Government approval of the pro ject has been secured by Will G. Steel, a recognition appropriation of »5,000 made. Engineer B. F. Heidle sent by the Government to Medford, and the promise given that 50 per cent of the work will have been ac complished by July 1 of this year. The Medford Commercial Club’s subscription of »25,000 for the con struction of the road is well under way and there will be no furthe*- de lays. Mr. Steel has just returned from Washington. He represented the Medford Commercial Club and in tervened on its behalf with Secretary of the Interior Ballinger and other Government officials. “The Government’s approval of the Crater Lake road in effect nullifies the de< ree handed down bv the Su- preme Court last month,” said Mr. Steel this morning. "I found about the halls of the Capitol a feeling of resentment that even so august a body as the Su* preme Court should deem the Crater Lake National Park a local affair, any more than Yellowstone National Park should be so considered. Uncle Sam Will Help "Secretary Ballinger asked me how much money we would be want ing from the Government for the Crater Lake project. I told him we would need eventually about »2,000,- 000, including making of trails and various other improvements. He :r- sured me of his belief that we would get that much, at the same time stat ing frankly that had it not been for the indomitable energy of the Med ford commercial interests that noth ing further would have been done, following the Supreme Court’s un favorable decree. "I received Saturday an official communication stating the United States Fish Commission would place 50,000 rainbow fry in the Crater Lake, to add to the stock of fish al ready there. Recognition Gratifying "The Government's recognition of the plans we have been making in most gratifying to me. It means the winning of victory out of defeat, building success out of failure. We will proceed with energy and deter mination with the work of building the road. It will open up this won derful park to Medford, will mean much to the commercial Interests This County A mandatory injunction »as leaned NEANS GREAT INPROVENENIS M ASON &. S l OU G H ABSTRACTERS aV oholoe line of invewt- mentM tliot will make tlio ptireliuser money < <>iii|Miny U ill in No U it) lb* Con n<*ct«*«l With tli<' Klamath lie- iciopiiK'iit I OIII|MUI) Geological Sharp Figure*. That Coal out of the circuit court Thursday, it Su|q>l) Will laiM That Long was for the purists«* of dirwtlng th«' U ni ted Press Service. WASHINGTON. D. C., April ». The Congressional committee that is investigating into the Alaska coal land frauds, heard further testimony today bearing on th«* subject Among the witnesses who appeared before the committee was Alfred Brooks, a mineralogist, and he quieted th«* wor ried nerves of the members of the committee by assuring them that they need have no fear of freezing to death for the next 4.913 years, it be ing his opinion that there is suffi cient coal in the United States, ex cluding Alaska, to last that length of time. There was a quite evident sigh of relief among the members of the committee when this gratifying in formation was transmitted Brooks said, figuring at the present rate of increasfxl consumption, the present coal fields in the United States will be exhausted in 200 years, adding that “the coal of the future must come from Alaska, and It Is on this that the future of Alaska rests, as the p«*ople are leaving that territory now. The opening of the coal lands will save the situation, furnishing employment for the hosts of working men who have been thrown out of work by the playing out or shutting down of the gold mines." He further stated that the total area of the Chugach forest re- serve, which Secretary Ballinger op posed, was only one-fifth forested, the rest being nearly bare. FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADY MACCABEES Is Celebrated by Serving of Chicken Dinner to the Members The first anniversary of the organi zation of the lodge in this city of the Ladies of the Maccabees was cele- brated by the serving at a chicken dinner at noon Friday to the nieni- bers and their families, Elaborate preparations had been under way for many days, and the result of the ef forts of the ladies amply justified their labors. It was one of the most enjoyable events that has occurred in the city recently. After the dinner all those present gathered in front of the hall and were photographed by C. R. Miller. The mascot of the oc casion was little Miss Marie Daven port. * ANOTHER MAN FALLS VIC TIM OF SPEED MANIA Fails to Stop After Hitting Bicycle Rider and Leave« Him to Die United Press Service. SACRAMENTO, Cal., April 9 — 8truck by an automobile filled with joy riders, J. P. Anderson, a citizen of Brighton, was fatally injured last night. The, occupants of the machine never slowed up after hitting the man but continued on their mad race, leaving their victim to die by the roadside. He was found today and brought to Sacramento, where he died in the hospital. No clue as to who the autoists are has yet been found. Mr. Anderson was riding a bicycle when struck. Frank Adams Jr. and Mr Robert« left last Friday with two loads of lumber for the staking out of the new Bohemian town at Bevins Point, six miles east of Merrill. Th«* aunounc tiu-nt that the con Mrs Sophia S Henle« withdraw from trolling intercut in the Buena Vista the property commonly known as th«- ad«lltl«>n had passed into the hands Henley ranch aud to cease interfer of th.- men who have controlled th«* ence with the |H*aceablt* possession Klamath Development Company, u« of th«* same by J. D. Carroll. It Is given exclusively In last Evenin'« Her- probably the* first mandatory injunc I aid. came as a clap of thunder from tion ever lssu«*«l in Klamath County, a clear sky. Th«- coup wa« a shrewd and is known in legal phraseology ns one. and there is one man in the city an extraordinary prix-eedlng. who is congratulating himself ou th«* Hearings on the case have been in success of the transaction That man progress for the* past two weeks, It is W I. Clark. Then* Is n«> more is the outgrowth of a lawsuit that far-sighted iudliidual on the Coast was started in December, having to than Mr. Clark It has b«*en some do with certain contracts that existed time ago since lie conceived th«* idea between Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Henley. of securing the Buena Vista addi About two weeks ago Mrs. Henley, tion. When he accomplished hl« pur* assisted by eight or ten men. ap- poae he looked around for the rlglit peare*d at the Henley ranch and for men to go on with the proposition, cibly ejected the* employes of Mr. Car and having seen with his own eye« roll from the premises, The livej what th«* men who own the Klamath stock was turn«*d out and his per- ' Development Company had done he sonal belongings were removed from concluded that they would be the the house. right people to interest in the prop As soon as he heard of the cane h>* erty. He open«*d negotiations with directed his attorney, C. M. Onelll, to W. S Worden and through him in- begin proceedings that would rein terested Messrs Johnson and Wend state him in possession of the prop ling. The outcome was an agree erty, and it is as a result of these ment whereby a new corporation that the injunction has been issued would be organized, the controlling Sheriff Barnes and his deputies will interest in which would be owned by serve the necessary pa|H*rs this after-j Messrs. Johnson. Wenldlng and asso noon. ciates. The Klamath Development Mrs. Henley was repr«rsent*-d by F Company ha« no connection with th«* H. Mills and J. C. Rutenic. affair, aside from the fact that the principal stockholders of one are the PITTSBURG AFTER ONE prirncipal stockholders of th«* other. OF THE HIGHER-UPS The final steps for the consumma tion of the deal have not as yet been United Pres» Service. PITTSBURG. Pa. April T The taken. they only awaiting the com- of th«' n«*cessary legal docu- first steps have been taken today by pletion When these are ready the ments. District Attorney Blakeley to bring new corporation, which will l>e to this city Frank M Hoffstot. presi as the Klamath l<and it dent of the German National Bank of known Transportation Company. will be Allegheny and president of the Press launched. No definite decision ha« ed Steel Car Company, who has been b«*en reached relative to the method indicted on the charges of conspiracy ■ of handling this property These will and bribery, so that he may testify not be gone into until final step« for before the grand jury, regarding his the new corporation have been com part in the councilmanic corruption. pleted and permanently organized Hoffstot lives in New York City and Th«* news of the entrance of this may fight his extradition. It Is ex new fore«* into the field of develop pected that additional bankers will ment for this city had an electrify be implicated. ing effect on everyone in the city. NEW YORK CITY. April 7 When It was quickly recognized that new Attorney A. H. Larkin, representing life was to be injected into a prop Frank M. Hoffstot, was informed his erty that has been dormant for the client had been indicted by the Pitts past four years, and that th«* dream burg grand jury, he stated that there ' of the optimistic citizens of two and would be no attempt made to avol«l I three years ago that we would have extradition. "Mr. Hoffstot is inno- i a city from lake to lake was to be at cent of the charge, and is ready to | last realized. The Buena Vista Com go to Pittsburg at any time. He Is is i pany was launched with every evi not alarmed in the least,” concluded dence of health and vigor, but the task was too great a one for the ex Mr. Larkin. perience and capital back of the con cern. and it gradually slipped back (XIlNCIL MEETING until all efforts looking toward the The adjourned meeting of the city improvement of the property was council was held Friday night, and all abandoned. It has remained In this of the session was consumed in dis condition for over two years. Sev cussing the question of acquiring cer eral times It was reported that the tain property belonging to J. O. property had been sold, but tn each Pierce for street purpose The prop- case the deal was never consum eprty in question is at the lower end mated. of Klamath avenue. Mr. Pierce is Another great handicap placed on asking for damages due to the lay th«* company was the operation of the ing of the proposed water main, but car line. This has ever been a source inasmuch as the council wa» in doubt ■ of loss to the company and will con as to whether the street, should be tinue so for several years. Mr. opened at this time it is hesitating Reames stated to the council that about acceding to the request. The statistics prove that an electric line question was discussed pro and con in cities of less than 30.000 is not and the council finally adjourned a paying proposition, and even the without reaching any definite deci- most sanguine person does not ex- slon. It will be again taken up at pect that Klamath Falls will reach the next meeting of the council. that point for many years. Whether Nothing was don«* with the ques the new company will continue to tion of a water main to Shippington. run th«* car or tak«- up the track« The mayor has gone over the streets rests entirely with the council. Mr. that It will traverse and is prepared Clark stated that at the time he se to lay th«* matter before the council. cured the property from the old Lands Ranches City Property Farm Mortgages MASON & SLOUGH Lakeside Inn, MRS. M. McMILLAN, Prop’r. Modern improvements. 73 rooms and suites Sample Rooms, Bar Room, Parlors, Two Club Rooms, Etc., Etc. > SPECIAL RESORT FOR TOURISTS A ¡[ Goodrich’s Gash Store General Merchandise Combination Order 50 lb« lbs Sugar S 4.00 2 lbs. 60c Tea 1.S0 3 lbs. 35c Coffee 1.00 1 lb. Black Pepper .50 « cans 2-oz. asstd Spices .OO 2 bottles Extract .no 10 lbs Ricw 2 2 2 8 lbs. Tapioca lbs Sago lbs Pearl Barley lbs Rolled Oats Total . » 1.00 .SA SA .AO • 10.05 ALL FOR $7.95 See What Cash Will Do for You Why not receive the benefit of Cash Discount 7 company that if he were given a reasonable franchise the line would be Improved and mod«nlx**d. hut that it would not be done if such a WAS OBSERVED Tills MORNING franchise were refused IT IS SEEN JUST BEFORE SUNRISE FROM I.ICK OBSERVATORY ATT EM IT TO ESCAPE BRINGS DEATH TO A SOLDIER U no Ret unis to View on .Schedule Time and In the Position as Serving Sentence of Two Year« l*rrdicted for Desertion from Army United Press Service. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 8. O. F. Collins, aged 26, a military prisoner, was Instantly klll«td here to day by guards, while trying to es- cape frotn the transport dock at thc foot of Folsom street. H«> was «»no of nineteen prisoners who were en- gaged In loading cement on a vessel. He had been brought to the city from the Government prison on Alcatraz Island, located in the harbor He started to make hl« escape by run ring down the pier, and when, after th«* third command to halt wa« un heeded, the guards opened fire Two bullets hit tho fleeing prisoner nnd he dropped to the ground, dead The guards surrounded the other prison ers, but no attempt to oscap»* wan made by them. Colonel Turner of the prison or- dered an investigation. Collins wa« Herving two years for desertion from the army. He had only been Incar cerated n short, time. United Press Service. LICK OB8ERVATORY, Mt Hamil ton. Cai.. April 8 Halley's comet arrived this morning on schedule time and during Its absence must have be haved Itself in an orderly and decor ous manner for It was found pursuing Its peaceful course In the exacted lo cation predicted by astronomers Prof. R. O. Aitkens, of the Lick Ob servatory, found the heavenly wan derer this morning just before «un rise. It was only visible for a few moments. The tall was unseen ow ing to the hrightnosH of the twilight In the background From now on it will be visible for continuously increasing periods and before many days elapse the comet will I m * visible for quite an extended time. It'will not be until about the middle of May that it will have reach ed its full brilliancy a« seen from the earth, at which lime It will be the grand**«! «p<*ctacle witnessed by the present occupant« of thin glut»*