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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

tire period mentioned has paid taxes
on the line between Washtucna and
Cornell at the same rate per mile as
it paid on other portions of the branch
in the same county. These facts
cleary show that the navigation COM
pany never had any intention of
abandoning any portion of the lines
and always intended to use the same
whenever traffic demanded such use.
In 1901 the section from Washtucna
to Kahlotus was rehabilitated, and in
the spring of 1903 the territory was
carefully examined as to the prospects
of traffic for the purpose of determin-
ing whether or not the rehabilitation
of the line between KahlOtus and Con-
nell was justified. Settlers have been
induced to go into the country and
cultivate lands adjacent to the rail-
road upon representation that when
ever the traffic was produced the rail-
road would take care of the business.
Crop conditions in that section OF the
country in 1903 were not such as to en-
courage the work of renewal. Good
crop conditions exist this year, and it
was decided that the track should be
put in shape for traffic in time to move
the wheat crop of 1904, and the people
tributary to the line were notified to
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01
Engineer Newell was in Errsr.

Editor The Ranch: According to
the report recently appearing in The
Ranch, F. H. Newell, chief engineer OF
the reclamation bureau of the United
States, in addressing meeting of the
Spokane chamber of commerce, said:
"The critical point in this Palouse
project, as it is known, is the Wash
tucna reservoir. The bottom of it is
used by the o. R. & N for its branch
from Kahlotus to Cornell. The old
roadbed there lay idle for several years
and only this year did the railroad re-
vive it, after we had gone thoroughly
over the ground with the company and
it knew how vital that coulee is to
our project The engineers of the O..
r. & N decided that a track could be
laid along the north hills of the cou-
lee and l supposed that was what the
company would do"
AS the result of the remarks made
by Mr.. Newell committee was ap-
pointed to take up the matter with
the o. r. e N. Co., and, judging from
the published statement of one of the
members of this committee, the COM
pany was placed in the position of hay
ing relaid it's tracks in the coulee with
out any apparent motive and for the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

sole purpose of holding up the govern
ment.
| believe the facts show that the
o. R. & N. Co. has by this action been
subjected to unmerited prejudice, and
in response to requests for an ex-
preston regarding the attitude of the
company toward this irrigation pro-
ject, I take pleasure in submitting the
following statement:
In 1883 and 1884 the Columbia &
Palouse Railroad company constructed
a line of railroad extending from Mos
COW, Idaho, to Cornell, Wash, and in
part through the Washtucna coulee
Shortly after the construction of the
railroad the o. r. e N. Co. bought at
par and for cash the bonds of the rail
road, issued at the rate of 100000 per
mile, and likewise acquired the stock
and the control of the property.
In 1896, through the foreclosure of
a mortgage, the present company, the
Oregon Railway e Navigation COM
pany, acquired the property. The rail-
road was operated throughout its en-
tire length for something like 10 years,
and then traffic was discontinued be-
tween Washtucna and Council and
portion of the track between these
points fell into a state of dilapidauon
1t has always been the plan OF the
o. R. e. N. Co. to rehabilitate the en-
tire line just as soon as traffic con-
ditions would warrant The rails have
always remained on the old grade, and
the navigation company during the en-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

ton line to the north side OF the
coulee would remove this land from
convenient access to the 0. R. & N.
line and would subject the owners OF
this land and the navigation company
to annual losses for all time to come.
Furthermore, none of the land to be
reclaimed is tributary to the lines OF
the o. r. & N. Co., and yet without
any suggested compensation or recon-
pense, despite the evident intent OF
the national irrigation act that the
lands bene fitted should bear the cost
of the improvement, the 0. r. & N.
Co. is apparently expected to abandon
16 miles of it's present railroad, con-
struct 16 miles of new railroad, and
subject itself and the settlers on the
south side of the coulee to continuing
losses and injury.
The government must spend two
million dollars for the purpose of irri-
eating 1000 acres of land and as
result of this expense $4,000 acres
now actually settled are to be placed
at serious disadvantage and retard-
ed in their development in order to
facilitate the settlement of the land
to be irrigated. Two million dollars
expended for irrigation of 60, 900 acres
of land would mean over $33 per acre,
an amount which would by most peo-
pie be considered prohibitive, when
government irrigated land in central
Oregon under Carey act projects is be-
ing homesteaded at an average price
of $40 per acre. and private irrigated
and at Kennewick, just across the
Columbia river, was put on the market
by the Northern Pacific railroad last
year at from $40 to $50 per acre. Yet
this 100000 does not, so far as l
know, include anything for the o. R.
& N Co. for the removal of its track.
Furthermore, the feasibility of the
irrigation project has not yet been so
definitely determined that the relaying
of the track can be regarded in any
sense as obstructing work which the
government has definitely resolved to
undertake.
In an interview with Chief Engineer
Newell recently had in Portland he
made the statement that the tract of
land west of the Northern Pacific pre-
sented a negative appearance, so far
as concerned it's irrigation from the
Three)
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Continued on Page Three)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
ANOTHER RUSSIAN REVERSE.

Although reports Lao Yang indefinite
confusing indicate another victory for the Japanese
that will probably the important OF the The
attacking tremendous but 1t likely
to be have suffered
terribly marching of Lao Yang and
the mkados army marching in is about the only reasonable
the mixed vague dispatches far
hand The Office St Petersburg that by withdraw
General Kuropan simply carrying well defined idea
remembered that the Russians fully IN
foryng that they made the boast mprcg
nabe Retreat from therefore, what have been
desperate history clearly that its defend
again pushed back by the irresistible onush of the
vaorous Japanese.
story of the struggle is forth
coming Japanese have planned their campaign
enodng Kuropasin and forcing his surrender.
While nothing far indicates the of this pan its ultimate
achievement merely possibility but probability But
general forced capulate whether he
Lao Yang humilang and that too,
chosen by himself and which protected against the enemy
by every military experience and skill could
suggest
Terribly tragcay impressive this struggle in which hun
of thousands Of battling with the effective
weapons of destruction military experts
surprise could long bear under the continuous
artillery declared has forced touhearted
soldiers into a condition of collapse.
Japanese been consistent throughout in their tactics
opening hose they steadsty endeavored
enemy succeeded in doing in the battle Lao
Yang the military skill necessary
check The Japs planned their campaign closely
by Won Moke in his victorious march against
by making frontal attack with force sufficient to
while in the meantime employing another force
eneys flank. Simple this scheme appears
It's successful carrying calls for superior preparation superior
organization superior mobility, all Of which the
Japanese by possessing them able keep the
zars forces in continuous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

trappngs called nobility fall away before manhood IL
il Maker should be after Himself
for in would constitute strength worth and beauty
based true knowledge has surer
foundation than any preceded and the recognition that only
that which achieves is he worthy OF honor means
people theory old and religion
everywhere nowhere until the settlement OF land was
practically acknowledged The higher the plane upon which
labor place their worth the happier purer and better VIII
mankind be.
Our institutions labor unions later have done much
dignity will continue this benehcen work to the
end that the burdens equally distributed While ever
on the alert protect rights let the unions strive to promote
bothey of those less fortunately placed
himself worthy rule OF living can practice
highest hope of the patriot will sincerely
weather will be vouhsaed for Monday next and ha
the demonstration will successful that has marked
Labor Day"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
"A Toothsome
Favor"

True for yo6. there's a treat IN the
crisp, nutty. delicate sweet taste OF
Grape Nuts served with thick rich cream.
Don't spoil the food by trying TO cook
II. That work is done and perfectly done
at the factories)
Tho cream should soften II q bit. but
not enough to excuse the eater from at
least a few good earnest "chews' for old
Dame Nature sends rich blessings TO the
long chewer. or course the one with
weak teeth can soften the food with milk
down TO a mush ~ necessary. but the
rood old Dame doesn't smile quito So
cheerfully on them.
You know children and adults must use
the teeth and grind freely 20 make them
grow strong and TO preserve them. Then
the act OF chewing brings down the much
needed saliva from the gums, and that
heips amazingly IN the digestion OF foods
Of various kinds.
The saliva r. not 80 mich required
with Grape Nuts, for this food is pre-
digested, that II the starch turned into
a form Of sugar In the procsts OF making.
and that helps give u the fascinating
favor
Grspe-Nuts people arc healthy and en-
10y coed things. There's reason.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
LABOR DAY.

Thavabove all days the year Labor day should be bright fair
and happy will dispute for the hosts of labor deserve that
their day OF rejoicing should be by anything that would
lessen their pleasure Labor il the burden of man.
measure his uplifting Good honor greatest
worlds worthy roll OF honor have been digcnt
Nevertheless the kinds Of labor prolonged struggle
to gain recognition Wagework have been prone give allegiance
to false teachers and charaas and and indus
tous have times been forced labor distressing and dis
eouraging conditions
Many phases OF civilization have been the study Of
those who regret strongly the absence OF due for
the oer in these later DAYS Labor worship said the old
monks very truhfuly they illuminated the sacred books
cleared woods of the European The recognition
of labor the recognition of the independence
Of the individual The and Of thrones the gaudy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

IL came out on the cross-examination OF
Mr.. Sternberger, who was examined to-
day, that the 200 shares OF Northern Pa
ciflc which he bought at $50 and 800 had
been borrowed from Kuhn, Loeb 4 Co
On May this firm loaned $4,000 shares
The loan was called on tho evening OF
MAY s. to be delivered the following day
Sternberger said the original order on
which the stock was borrowed came from
James J. Townsend OF Chicago. who had
private wire into the defendants Office,
and that he never heard OF OLeary until
several days after the panic. or con-
ditions on the exchange he said: AT 1913
O'Clock there was n cash bid OF $500. with
no takers This was followed by bids
OF $500 and $500, with the same result.
Shortly after II o'clock ! heard a bid
OF $3.50 a share"
Thinking that he might do better out
side. the witness said that he went TO the
office OF Kuhn, Loeb q Co. Mr.. Kuhn
finally offered 10 let him have 100 shares
~ he could get the balance elsewhere.
He was unable To do so and then returned
10 the exchange No price was men
toned between him and Mr.. Kuhn.
Did you think tho stock was worth
what you paid for it," asked Lawyer
Wilcox.
'I certainly aid. II was fair market
value. The stock was had from prices
ranging between 5000 and 1000"
Didn't your firm receive a statement
from Kuhn. Loeb a Co. on May .. In
which they said they would settle with
those indebted to them at $50 a share7'
II don't know / am the exchange
member and am not familiar with what
goes on In the office. / don't remember
ever having seen such n statement"
The hearing was adjourned until
October T.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
PANIC ON
EXCHANGE
RECALLED

New York. Sept s-Memoirs OF the
stock exchange panic OF May ?, 1901. when
Northern Pacific stock sold az high SO
sAlo n share. we're revived yesterday,
when Referee Philip Il. Reville resumed
tho taking OF testimony In the SUIT OF
]. ]. OIeary OF Chicago TO recover 80
600 from tho brokerage firm OF stern
terg,r. Fuld & Sim. Tho plaintin was
short soc shares and sternberger covered
,or Rim nt $50 and 400. This, o'Leary
ail,sc ives negligence on the part "f the
btoker.
Maurice y. Mendham, OF whom stern
barRer pough' 100 shares at Nol, vas
asked to describe the condition of MRS
o. the rcor 90 the stock exchange or me
day OF the panic.
~, corrd ,,o described" he sad. Tho
English language IS not equal to the
what IN your opinion. caused the
great risc I'm the price OF Northern Pa
cinc7'
III was largely a matter OF supply and
demand" replied the witness. who de-
ciined 10 be more explicit
Mendham said he could have sold his
stock for $50 had he held II little longer,
sbu, I was satisfied the way u was" he
continued. II had bought the stock foT
900 a half-hour earlier"
The witness swore he got sternoerger $
check for $4,000 that afternoon and that
/ II went through the banks and was paid
/ Did you ever pay back any rebate on
/ ST." asked Lawyer Wilcox. counsel for tho
plaintiff
II did not" said the witness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
Philippine NATIVES TO
Be TAUGHT ENGLISH.

Worlds Fair Ground. st. Louis, Mo-.
Sept Arrangements have been COM
pleted for teaching the Igorrotes, Moros,
and Negrites. the English language. and
a school will be regularly conducted at
the Philippine reservation until the close
OF the exposition.
The first class will be held next Monday
morning and instruction will be COM
menced with the Moros. The Igorrotes
will comprise the second class. and the
Negrites will be taken last. The Neg
rite Is one OF the most primitive races
known to the ethnologists. and efforts 20
instruct the members of the tribe In
English will be watched with interest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
MI[ITtAMEN
START FOR
MANASSAS

New Haven. Conn. Sept s-The
Connecticut National guard. 1000 strong.
started for Manassas. Va, where they
will participate in the army manoeuvres
The three regiments of the brigade as
sembled at their respective headquarters
and entrained for Jersey city. from which
point they will proceed south. The
Connecticut men are duc-sN Manassas to-
morrow morning and will remain there
one week.
Portland Me. Sept 2--Twenty-f five
companies OF the First and Second regi-
ments Of the National guard. state
militia. left today TO participate In the
manoeuvres OF Manassas. They con-
sisted OF about 1900 officers and men and
occupied four special trains which de-
parted at intervals OF 10 minutes over the
Worcester. Nashua and Portland division
OF the Boston and Maine.
The trains were scheduled TO arrive at
Albany, N. Y. at T:i5 tonight; Jersey
CITY at 1870 a. m. Washington at 1910
n. m. and Manassas at ll:@ a. IN. to-
morrow.
Boston. Sept. s.-Three regiments Of
Massachusetts, infantry, the Fifth, eighth
and Ninth. left here today on special
trains for Manassas, Va, where they
will take part In the land war manoeuvres
An early rise was necessary for many
OF tho companies from the outlying towns
I'm order that they might roach Boston TO
start with their regiment The Fifth and
Eighth regiments were divided into three
sections. each flling an entire train.
The entraining was carried on without
confusion AT the north terminal In the
meantime the Ninth regiment assembled
at the south terminal and had boarded
two long trains on the New York. New
Haven and Hartford railroad Both trains
had started by $50 o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
MUCH TROUBLE.
House RaIded on Major SiTest- Inmates
Got stiff Doses Of Law.

raid was made in house on Major
street last night where there was more
than minor trouble.
Charles Whitehall was gathered In for
keeping a common nuisance. and MS
brother, Murray Whitehall. and Gertrude
Noble were arrested for improper conduct
In the Sixth district court today Charles
was held In $1,000 for trial next Tuesday.
Murray and Gertrude were fined $40 ana
costs each and then Gertrude got a six
months sentence for being common
night walker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

singular those who managing the local Repuo
can campaign have unfu Roosevelt and Fair
this almost unprecedented III
Young Republican club believes banquets Will be more
effective than banners The portraits OF the partys
should be displayed the most conspicuous places
public horougha interest and teach the voters
TO perform their duty on November 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
i IKE ice CREAM"

Everybody likes II. We can all have ~
much as we want now for Il IL very easy
TO make whom JELI~o ICE CREAM
POWDER is used All ingredients In the
package; no cooking or fussing, simply
add a quart OF milk and freeze. A great
success. try Il and you will be delighted.
Each package makes nearly two quarts.
Four kinds: Vanilla, Chocolate. Straw
berry and Unnsvored. Order today from
your grocer. Two packages for a6cI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03
The Weather

Boston, Sept. 3-For New Engand:
showers tonight. cooler In the west and
south portions; Sunday. showers and
cooler except In eastern Maine; fresh to
brisk south to southwest winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

certainly hard please when they become dis
satisfied with Prince George Greece their After their
experience Turkish msrue believed they would
welcome an administration honorable honest and en-
lchtened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Army again making strong pleas for the restoration
the Brig Gen Lee The effect OF the abolition
the canteen unauthorized abseneem promote
drunkenness and disorder tending directly induce deerons
strong argument but it is borne out by the facts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

From Eopus the information that Judge Parker hears
from two hundred Republicans and Independents On the night OF
November from several millions of them and in way
that will destroy his presidential aspirations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

You will certainly want what going in Rhode
Island while vacation be TOR the
entire may The News you while Tor
cents month Send in your subscription and address
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

the far east should be stopped
failed suggest stop it. 1t is safe pre-
dcton however conflict will be stopped ultimately and
that Japan will do the stopping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Frve the Waertown Mass, defauter, his downfall to
earlier he saving prudent and honest
his gorgeous house and he began putting
$500 similar luxuries other peoples
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Harmony ranks of the New York Democracy has become
there fear the police reserves may nave
to be called upon o prevent threatened riot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

The the Democrats who do not believe that Hill ha
much of a leadership resign is legion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Fnancer Morgan says he needs nothing in Canada England
and the United certainly furnish plenty of lambs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

II took wife three the Bridgeport author
that her did commit suicide incidentally she gets
as the abors vndcate her husband
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Mr. Taggart that he hopeful but that does
not mean that he is happy the presidential outlook
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

NEXT MONDAY WILL BE LABOR DAY, AND IN AC-
EORDANCE WITH ITS UNVARYING PRACTICE THE NEWS
WILL OBSERVE 1T BY oMITTING PUBLICATION
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

The News will be on sale at the ST. Exposition and
of the postofice the leading to the
Building the principal fair and at the
various hotels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03


were stolen from the yard at 40 Aborn
street yesterday.
A skin belonging TO James z. o'Donnell
OF 100 Thurber's avenue. was stolen from
near Sabin's Point light yesterday.
'm q z o, 'm q IT moIy kvp IoqvI no
sIolIsJA ol uedo 90 llIM SuIpUnq eui 'uoIs
-sIuiuoo ssnoH elels eu, 10 uo0oeIIp "a
Hose 8 responded TO a still alarm at b;56
D. m. yesterday for a roof fire at John
g. Pslmer's house. 677 Westminster street.
Two pieces Of brass pipe. valued at So
was stolen from Lawrence Connor's
house, 1s2 Laura street Yesterday morn
ing.
Thomas Early OF 2s3 Thurber's avenue
reports that a pair OF reins. valued at a.
was stolen from his barn Wednesday
night.
A copper rain gauge. valued AT "a, be-
| longing 10 the United States government,
was stolen from the Ladd observatory
| Wednesday.
Thomas Conway. IA years old, was held
| in $500 by Judge sweetiand today. for
trial next Tuesday for making an in
| decent exposure.
NJ s. Cileman Of 4 Wells street. informs
the police that his coat. valued at s.,
was stolen from Michael Spaight's barn,
| 9 Trenton street wednesday,
Monday, being a legal holiday. the Prov
idence Public library will be open as on
| Sundays, from to D. m. only for the
use OF the periodical room. children's IL
| brary. lecture room, and standard library,
no books being issued for home use.
The Arab Klub held its annual outing
on Strawberry island in Point Judith pond
YESTERDAY, enjoying an amplihed shore
dinner. The participants included Henry
| Carpenter. J. Fred Parker. Frank T.
Pearce, Joseph p. Burlingame and Cap
tain III. NJ. Knowles.
Mrs. T. r.. Hood OF 25s Cranston street
at 1880 o'clock this morning saw two
young men in the act OF breaking into l.
F. Pistocco's tenement at 252 Cranstor
street, when she spoke to them they
flashed a dark lantern In her face and
disappeared.
John Sullivan OF 55s wickenden street
while working on the barge Hamilton
Fish at the Manchester street dock yes
terday afternoon, was struck by a larg
lump OF coal. His left side was &
severely injured that he was sent to tn
Rhode Island hospital
Leo McCaughey. six years old. residin
at S73 Charles street. fell from one o
william r. Harris tip carts on Charlie
street yesterday. The vehicle. losde
with coke. passed over the boys righ
leg and arm, bruising them badly. d.
L. r. BARLEY attended him.
The East Side Praying band will hol
revival service at the Primitive Metho
dist church. Silver Hook. Sunday eveninl
at o'clock George O. Holway OF tn
I Union Baptist church will have charg
OF the meeting. George 3. Crooks wi
sing All are cordially invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-03

Even Dave has joined his fellow citizens in the belief that
he is political has been"