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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-08-18

one looks down at the engineers
working on the foundations, directly
underneath, they appear like mimic
men.
''This Shoshone canyon and it's
surrounding mountains are one of
natures great handlworks. All has
been cut out by the silver stream
rushing in its bed below. For
countless ages it has eaten it's way
through granite and limestone,
wearing, wearing, wearing away.
For centuries and ages it has flowed,
ceaselessly and likewise uselessly on
its way to join the food of the
Missouri; now 1t is to be harnessed
and made to produce for man. A
thousand farmers will make prosper
Gus homes for themselves and fam
lilies and raise an annual product of a
couple or three million dollars.
'ln the canyon proper the great
forces of nature have wrought,won-
derfully. Enormous granite boulders
have detached themselves from the
mountains and rolled down thou
sands of feet, crashing their hundreds
and thousands of tons into the rocky
gorge. Here the river continually
plays upon them, searching out the
seams and splitting them up or
wearing them away and polishing
them smooth.
"Below the canyon where the
river runs more peacefully, all these
formations are represented Ill the
huge beds of cobble stones and
smaller boulders over which the
water plays. The cobble stones
were themselves once jagged rocks,
detached by wind. water, frost and
sun from their mountain bases and
rolled and ground by river force un-
til all their sharp corners have been
worn and polished away.
"The engineering credit for this
great project with its great dam, it's
enormous spillways, its mountain
road building and its miles Of canals
and huge tunnels bored through the
solid rock Is due to Jeremia Ahern.
a government district engineer who,
almost cut off from the outside
world, has taken up his residence
for several years IN this wild canyon,
!. once fastness of the Shoshone
Indians.
sWhat does all this great irriga.
: tion work of the government
throughout the west signify Simply
that the nation has wisely decided
to use the money derived from the
sale of western public lands to make
It's desert soil of value and furnish
many BODYBUILDING opportunities.
) 1t means that many men will find
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-08-18
HUGE WYOMING DAM.
Something About the Big Irrigation
Works the Government has
Started In Big Horn Basin.

Guy E. Mitchell, of the govern
ment reclamation service, thus writes
Of the stupendous work the gov
ernment has inaugurated in the Big
Horn Basin, Wyo.:
"A quarter of century ago the
home of the buffalo, the Big Horn
Basin in Wyoming is now the scene
of great activity, incident to the
building of one of the largest of the
government irrigation works. Some
years ago Col. Cody, better known
as Buffalo Bill, made survey of
the Shoshone canyon and in connec-
ton with General Miles projected a
company to construct a dam and ir
rigate some so, 900 acres. The nec-
essary capital, however, was not
forthcoming and when the national
irrigation law was passed, the gov
ernment took up the proposition
and large party of engineers has
since been employed on the prelimi-
naries Of a great work of desert re-
clamatiOn.
"The Shoshone river dashes down
narrow canyon, with jagged and
perpendicular walls. and at it's mar
rowest point the governme mt has be-
gun the construction of the highest
dam ever built. 1t will GENE mt to-
gethel the two canyon walls for 240
feet above the stream bed and it's
foundation will 60 below the water
line S8 feet additional, down to the
E solid bed rock. The stream, where
it passes between these granite can
Won walls, is but 65 feet wide and
the dam will form great lake of
5000 acres, with watershed of /, $50
square miles, and storing enough
water to irrigate 10000 acres
through seven miles of IA foot tun-
nels bored in the solid rock.
This will cost about $25 an acre
to be paid back to the government
by the settlers under the business
like provisions of the irrigation
law. The land itself Is free under
the homestead act and has been re-
served by Secretary Hitchcock from
entry under the desert and other
lind laws not requiring actual resi-
dence and home. building.
''Few such picturesque and wide
ly beautiful scenes can be found as
this Shoshone canyon. The river is
succession of foaming, rushing,
rapids, the water coarslng along in
deep green flood and then boiling
over great rocks and boulders in a
white surge. Only for few hours
Zach day can the sun find its way te
he bottom of this deeply cut gorge.
the noun tain sides towering into
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
Il think I'm a little far

smiling. Il think I'm a little far
Their up
Livingston used his midiron. The
ball scared in a beautiful rising flight
that carried it far toward the first hole.
Another murmur from the crowd. LiF-
ingston again reached his ball. Smith
was engaged near by with his caddie in
searching industriously in the grass,
his hands in his trousers pockets.
All, here We are!" he exclaimed. with
satisfaction, as he spied his ball. Bet
ter drive than l expected. Wind must
have carried it.
Livingston gasped. 1t was good 300
he had underestimated Smith. He ap-
piled himself to his ball again, but he
was agitated and sliced it into some
bushes off the course. Smith smiled
superciliously as he accepted check
from his caddie. Again he made a few
practice swings and a sudden mighty
effort. Again he and his caddie shaded
their eyes and watched the flight.
"Bully!" said Smith at last, lowering
his hand. BEST iron shot ever made.
How was that, kid! Bully, eh?" And
the caddie grinned appreciatively.
Again Livingston essayed a drive
through the bushes, but they were too
thick, and he lost three strokes in get
ting out. Smith stood alphabetically,
his hands still in his pockets, waiting
for the New Yorker to appear from be-
hind the screen that concealed him.
Tough luck" said the Chicagoan,
and his tone made Livingston want to
fight. Pretty fair distance, but blamed
poor direction. Better try brassie on
that next shot. Good lie for brass1e,
you know"
Now, it wasn't good lie for brassie
shot, and Livingston knew it. It made
him furious-so furious, in fact, that
on the next shot he topped" his ball,
and it rolled tantalizingly just 20 feet.
The New Workers. calm was gone, and
his remarks were not at all what they
should have been. Smith still loafed
around, smiling in an aggragating fash
ion
Livingston tore up the turf, something
he had not done in years, and played
like duffer, and all the while Smiths
smile grew broader.
Livingston got on the green in 13.
Bogie was seven. Smith found his ball
within three inches of the hole and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
WINTER A HEALTH CIVER.
Many Regard Season as Gloomy,
While Others Believe in It's
Vigorous Properties.

The winter season Is regarded by many
as an unfortunate visitation, and is con-
sidered both uncomfortable to the body
and harmful to the health. This is a great
mistake, says an eminent physician.
Cold is most potent agent for the
restoration and preservation of normal
activity on the part of the organs of the
human body. The winter cold comes
as a tonic to repair the injuries done
by the enervating heat Of summer. Sum-
mer, of course, has many benefits in the
matter of health. 1t induces outdoor
life, rids the system of poisons through
copious perspiration, and, through the
scorching rays of sun, destroys germ
life Winter, on the other hand, is the
great bracer Of the system. 1t stimu-
lates activity in every organ of the body.
When cold attacks the surface of the
body the blood is set into more active
circulation, as a means OF bodily
warmth. 1t is through the circulation
of the blood that the human anatomy is
kept In a state of repair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07

showed it into the cup without the
tremor of an eye.
THAT ties my best score" he said, in
tone of satisfaction. Believe it's the
best this hole can be made in" And he
started back along the course.
Tell YOU" he said, suddenly, turn
ing on Livingston, you're not in con-
dition and the suns telling on you
I'm perfectly willing to call off the bet
for to-day and let 'er go until some other
time
I'm in good shape, but I'm not in
practice" murmured Livingston, weak
ly. He was smarting under the amused
smiles of the crowd. Il can't overcome
those phenomenal drives of yours, and
I'll acknowledge defeat The dinner is
yours
Later, on the veranda, when Living
ston, pleading business in town, had
hurried away, Smith told his story.
Dead easy" he said. Just cut the
rigtt-hand pocket of my trousers out
Stuck golf balls in my coat pocket, made
a bluff at walloping the ball, which my
caddie picked up while you all were
trying to see where the dickens it went
and then dropped a new ball down my
trousers leg when l got to the place !
felt like going through the performance
again.
'I'll bet that fellow won't boast about
the prowess of the Moo Yawkers' again
I'll bet he's got enough. Say, waiter, do
you want me to strangle! Another
Scotch high-ball, and put little more
lemon in it. Will you join me, gentle
men?"-Chicago Record-Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
READERS PLEASE
TAKE NOTICE

We are now, and always have been
anxious tG have the citizens of Grand
Rapids feel perfectly free, whether
subscribers of our paper or not, To
call our attention to any personal
item, local, or anything that will
suggest itself as Il matter of news for
our readers. Our telephone number
is 3Sl which can be used, or postal
card or drop letters. Either of these
methods will receive prompt attention,
and all news will be highly appre.
ciated. We want ALL THE NEWS, all
the time If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
AGAME OF
GOLF

HEY tell it yet at
Onwentsia the
story of the great
est golf game ever
played over those
links. And always
on the broad We
randa the narrator
can draw an inter-
ested audience.
1t all happened
nearly two years
ago. The caddie
who was particeps
criminis, as the
lawyer sharps have
it, now is a trusted
emplOye of the man
whose club he car
ried.
Not that the af-
fair he helped me
out in was partic-
uarly elevating,
morally or other
W i S e." acknowl-
edges the great
man. auOlOgetical-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
SYMPATHY FOR THE CALF,

When homeward came the prodigal
Who'd wandered far away,
And spent in riotous living
His substance day by day,
And said he was not worthy
To be called his fathers son,
And asked for husks and servants hire
To atone for what he'd done.
When hearts welled up with gladness
And smiles a greeting gave
This prodigal repentant-
This most detected knave-
Will you tell me who alone bewaiIed
That unexpected scene,
Whose eyes filled up with briny tears,
Who knew a sorrow keen?
There was one whom none could comfort
Out on the farm that day,
Who had no joy to celebrate,
Who would the feast delay;
He certainly knew real misery
The bitterest cup to quaff-
And I've always felt a sorrow for
That unfortunate fatted calf.
N. Y. Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07

w. FL. Sibley and wife were guests
of friends and relatives in the city
over Sunday Mr..Sibley is editor and
publisher of the Enterprise at Glidden.
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07
A Dangerous State.

An Alabama man has been sent to
JAIL for 80 days because he kissed a girl
after she had said: please don't!" 1t
must be difficult for man to know when
he is safe in Alabama
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-02-07

SWEET THINGS
are so numerous here and every one
so delicious that it is difficult to select
any particular kind as being worthy
of special mention. There's an embar-
raSsment of riches. Every kind of
CONFECTIONER
known to the maker and some which
light the lovers of dainty, pure and
wholesome candies. The list Of differ
ent fiavors is almost as long as ones
arm
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
MEMORY OF CHARLES DICKENS
English Admirers Celebrate the Day
of His Birth.

London. Feb. THAT the eharac.
ter and the works of Charles Dickens
still has a strong hold on the affec.
tions of the English race was mani.
Tested today by the holding of liter.
ary and other exercises in many quar-
ters to mark the anniversary of the
great novelist's birth. The most nota
BILE of the observances was the annual
dinner of the Boz club, attended by
many men of fame.
The Boz club, which was founded
at the Athenaeum club in 1900, by a
group of gentlemen who had known
Dickens personally, has recently re-
vised its constitution, and has large
ly extended its ranks 1t was felt
that the club-founded as tribute
of homage to Dickens, not only as a
great author. but as a great philan-
thropist and reformer-should be
more thoroughly representative, and
thus more completely reflect the re-
gard in which he is held by the Eng
disappearing race. The membership
has therefore been opened to those
who admire Dickens from all points
of view. and ii now numbers over 200.
The president is Lord James Here
ford
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
OSTEOPATHY

do Osteopaths believe in the
knife in appendicitis One time
yes" a hundred times, NO"
When liberation has progressed to
perforation. operation must be
prompt. But this is once in a hund-
red times. DR.. Chauvel medical in
spector of the French army, records
Ia per cent dying in operations / per
cent without. in 1902. The English
surgeon general records $4,000 cases
operated on in Great Britain in 1902
with 15ee deaths, one In 10.
The osteopaths regard operation as
unnecessary here as in Inflammation
of other parts of the intestines. The
condition is an inflammation, brought
about by the loss of control Of the
calibre Of the blood vessels by the
vaso-motor nerves. These are press
ed upon in their course by the bony
structures. most frequently the
lower ribs. Relieve this pressure and
as is being demonstrated in humid
reds Of cases in this country. with
some in our own city, the case is
cured. Why should 1t not be?
Give the osteopath a trial before
taking your chance on being one in
10. Drs. Hoisington. Pendleton. Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

The following Washington special
to the Oregon Daily Journal. gives a
synopsis of the case against Binger
Hermann. The special says:
1t is learned on excellent authority
that the government attaches great
Importance to the fact that Binger
Herman, before retiring from the
general land office, caused TO be de-
stroyed Sc letter books containing
copies of letters he had written while
commissioner, an average Of 10 letters
day for his entire term. Hermann
contends that these letters were of a
private nature. The government has
secured the testimony of one or more
clerks who saw the letters in question
which shows that many of them were
in reply to letters which Hermann
received making inquiry about public
land business of one sort or another.
This fact will be held out by the
government to establish its conten-
ton that the letters were of a public
nature and that the books DESTROYED
contained government records, but II
has further been learned that all the
letters which the commissioner copied
in his private books were sent
through the mails under the govern
ment frank. Clerks and messengers
who mailed letters did not place
stamps on them. yet each envelope
containing one of those alleged "pri-
vate" letters bore on its face notice
that there was a penalty of 5000 II
used for private purposes.
II Mr.. Hermann's contention is
true, the government will show that
he violated the postal laws and laid
himself liable to a fine of $500 for
every private letter sent under his
frank. and, If all his letters were pri-
vate. the maximum penalty should
be imposed, which will never be done
of course. Mr.. Hermann would be
fined s5.000,000, for each letter book
contained approximately 500 letters
But, IL the government presses the
case against Mr.. Hermann for lille.
gally using the governments frank on
private correspondence, that charge
will have to be brought in the Dis.
trict of Columbia. where the letters
were mailed. This letter book Incl.
dent, which for time was set aside
now promises to play an important
part in the governments case against
ex-Commissioner Hermann.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
The Pendeton.

w. NJ. Roce, Portland.
p. Nester and wife, Baker City.
Mrs. j. F. Farris. Baker City.
w. w. Powell. Tacoma.
Julius Green. Portland.
Andy Nylander. Portland.
W. o. Forbes. Portland.
F. ]. Miller. Seattle.
J. C. Lindsey, Portland.
Z. Jacobson, The Dalles.
o. B. Prael, Portland.
C. w. Gather.
William Slusher, city.
S. B. Calderhead, Walla walla.
f. H. Clarke, city.
George w. Campbell, Portland.
j. w. Irwin, Portland.
E. r. Willard, Minneapolis.
C. w. Henderson, Portland.
C. F. Overbaugh.
NJ. C. Beggerstaff, Moro.
Nora Cecil. Heppner.
Elsie Cecil, Heppner.
c. E. True, Spokane.
r. n. Castor. Spokane.
G. w. Phelps, Heppner.
Charles E. Mason, Portland.
M. C. Wade, Starbuck.
w. o. Phorbes, Portland.
w. F. Ferguson. city.
Grace Miller. Spokane.
Charles P. Murphy. Baker City.
II. W. Hollis, Spokane.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
VIEWING THE PORTAGE.
Legislative Committees Look Over
the Grades and Suggest Changes.

the Grades and Suggest Changes.
Today the legislative committee.
consisting of Senators ]. Bowerman
and N. Whealdon and Hons. c. G.
Hnntley OF Claekamas county, w. II.
Newell of Washington. and John $.
Ritchie of Marion, of the lower house.
appointed in pursuance Of a Joint
resolution OF the legislature, paid a
visit to the proposed route of the por-
tage road between this city and Ce-
lilo, says The Dalles Chronicle.
Accompanying the members of the
committee were Judge Mariner and
Mr.. Miller of Gillian county. and
Messrs. Judge Blakely, II. F. Wood
cock. F. H. Taylor, ]. NJ. Harper. II.
l.. Kuok, C. W. Dietzel, II. Weber. II.
L. Jones, ]. Worsley, F. II. Van Nor
den, A. Walther, G. E. Dunn and H.
E. Smith of this city II. h. Smith,
clerk of the committee, represented
the Telegram, and Messrs. II. e. Abry
and Robert Mcclellan, engineers In
charge of the work, accompanied the
party with charts and maps of the
road.
Near Cello. the terminus of the
road was viewed, where work In driv-
ing piles has already begun. and the
beginning at the Big Eddy. 1t is pro-
posed that the road leave the sur
veyed route about half n mile east OF
the Big Eddy and follow the hillside
to Five Mile creek, where 1t can use
the track of the Great Southern to
this city. This will be very feasible
grade, will save extra handling OF
cargoes down the incline at the Big
Eddy, and can be constructed at an
approximate cost of $4,000.
The plan apparently met with con-
siderable favor by the committee, ex-
cepting one member who imagined
the grade would be too steep for a
railroad to reach the hillside from
the level of the o. r. & N, Co.'S
track. Senator Whealdon assured
him that 1t had been surveyed, and
he had the field notes of the survey
in his desk In the senate chamber.
This apparently satisfied him and we
believe he will support the extra APP
preparation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Hotel ST. Goorre.

Hotel St George.
Z. 5. Hickman, Portland.
w. H. Grade, Oakland.
ID. Magill, Illinois.
George F. Seamer, Seattle.
j. ID. Crumblin. San Francisco.
Levy ]. Pierce, Portland.
Charles Stratton, Portland.
George w. Harris, Portland.
Temple Duchane, Butte.
o. C. Wright, Sumpter.
E. Simpson, Sumpter.
Mrs. Kaine, Baker City.
F. Roth, Portland.
A. G. ogilvie, Portland.
Max Michel, Portland.
Martin Eslanbach, San Francisco
Miss o. Poage, Salem.
Mrs. E. S. Talbot, Cecil.
George McGilvery, Spokane.
William Dunn. Portland.
H. Greenbaum, Chicago.
A. d. Chase, Portland.
c. A. Cochran, Moscow.
d. L. Foote, Cincinnati.
B. ]. Hammond, Chicago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
Hotel Bickers.

George w. Shapley, Pasadena
Mrs. C. Nelson, Adams.
F. ]. Haner.
]. n. Rambo.
T. E. Rambo, Weston.
John Bell, Youngstown.
Joseph Bell, Youngstown.
Ven Bell, Youngstown.
F. Rochel, Youngstown.
A. d. Ash, Butter.
Henry Ash, Butter.
A. J. Hall, Spokane.
G. L. Wingler, Echo.
w. A. Banister, Milton.
H. L. Frazier, Milton.
A. L. Demaris, Milton.
Mrs. Rosa Bergivin, Milton.
Miss Mabel Bergivin, Milton.
Miss Minnie Bergivin. Milton.
Mrs. Emma Carr, Milton.
]. A. Isaacs, Milton.
A. B. Montgomery, Helix.
Mrs. D. w. Henry. Philadelphia
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
GRIP T|GHTENs
ON HERMANN
CASE AGAINST CONGRESS.
MAN BECOMES SERIOUS.

Burning of 500 Letters Belonging to
the Land CommisSoner's Office is
n Serious Crime-If the Letters
Were Private, as He Claims, the
Fines for Using Official Envelopes
Would Amount to $4,000, 900
Chances for Hermann's Conviction
Are Very Good.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATION.
Preparing for Editors Convention at
Guthrie.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. THE of.
ficers and members of the executive
committee of the National Editorial
association assembled here today tc
prepare program for the next an.
nual meeting of the association, which
is to be held at Guthrie, o. T. The
visiting newspaper men and the ladies
accompanying them were given a troll
lie yride about the city this morning
At the state house they were receiv-
ed by Governor Hanly. The business
meeting of the committee was held
this afternoon at the Grand hotel.
Tomorrow the committeeman will
make a tour OF the gas belt cities
visiting Marion, Anderson and Mum
Gle. and returning to Indianapolis in
the evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
TWO KINDS
OF CHILDREN

Children that grow too fast
and those that seem hardly
to grow at all, both need
SCOTS Emulsion.
1t gives that rich vital
nourishment which is the
secret of all healthy growth
1t rounds out the long limbs,
and helps children to grow
without using up all their
strength in growing.
Mothers ought to know
more about the wonderful
help which SCOTS Emulsion
would give their children.
W.7l send you sample free upon request
SCOTT s BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO

STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO
LUCAS comfy.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that be Il
senior partner Of the nrm Of r. ]. Cheney
4 Co, doing business In the City OF To
ledo. County and State Aforesaid, and that
said 1rm Will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
DRED DOLLARS for each and eyery rsse
OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By the
use OF Halls catarrh Cure
FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed 10
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A. ID. 1885.
(SeaL) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Half's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood Sad mu-
eous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
Sold By Druggist, price 75e.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonstps'
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

The National Letter Carriers asso-
citation will hold weeks convention
at the Lewis and Clark exposition,
beginning September s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys arc
out Of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
.t N.l. VeaN
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
Women as Well as Men Are MADE
Miserable BY Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

:. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind.
discourages and ndlessensambition; beauty.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
/. W. GLEASON,

Do just as much as you can dc
well, no more.