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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
John Day River May lrrlgatO
$4,000 Acres.
LARGE TRACTS ARE WITHDRAWN
Engineer Davis Proposes to Water a
Large Section South of the
Columbia River,

Washington, April 1.-The prospect
for government irrigation in the Uma-
tilla country has materially frightened
in the last few days, since the receipt
of report from Edward |. Davis, as
sistant engineer in charge Of the Una
tilla project. After making exhaustive
topographic surveys, Mr., Davis reports
that he has devised scheme by which
he believes 1t will be possible to irri.
gate anywhere from 100, 900 TO $50, 900
acres of extremely fertile land lying
just south OF the Columbia river in
Umatilla, Morrow, Sherman and Gill
liam counties,
II was originally intended to utilize
the floodwaters OF the Umatilla river
for irrigating these lands, but an ex.
haustive search failed to find any feas-
ible damsite on that stream, Engineers
found that the bed Of the stream was
of such loose structure that no reser-
voir could be built that would hold
water. But Mr.. Davis has discovered
what he believes to be u feasible plan
whereby the government can store the
food waters OF the John Day river and
by long canal divert it onto the land
originally intended TO be irrigated from
Umatilla river. While his plan is
probably more expensive than would
be the original Umatilla project, had il
been feasible, il seems to present the
only solution of this great irrigation
problem.
As soon rs convenient Mr.. Davis
plan will be submitted to the board OF
reclamation engineers, who will 60 over
the ground and determine upon its feas-
ibility. Reports seem to indicate that
there is plenty OF water in the John
Day river to irrigate at least 200,O
acres OF very rich land. The reclama-
tion service is very anxious to construct
an irrigation system in the Umatilla
country and is hopeful that Mr.. Davis
plan will prove practicable.
The Withdrawals yesterday under this
project are desired either for irrigation
or for rights OF way. The new plans
call for an extensive system of canals,
and the government, as far as possible,
endeavors to protect rights of way OF
this character, to prevent conflict with
private owners.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Japanese Rule Manchuria.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, April L.
Chinese merchants arriving here after
a circuitous flight from Mukden relate
that the japanese have taken over the
administration of Manchuria. They
have installed Japanese officials IN
place of the Chinese, have taken pos
session of the Russian administrative
buildings, and have established Jap
anese police force at Mukden. The
work of converting the railroad from
Port Dalny to Mukden into narrow
gauge road has been completed, giving
three railroad lines Of supply.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
No Person was Responsible.

Brockton, Mass, March 30.--A state
ment that no evidence had been ad-
duced to show that any person was
criminally liable for the explosion in
the r. b. Grover company's shoe fac
tory here last week, which caused the
death of 5S employees, made this after
noon by District Attorney French, con-
cluded an inquest held in the police
court TO determine, If possible, the
cause OF the accident. Mr.. French also
said that he believed it to be shown
that the explosion was due to hidden
defect in the factory boiler.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
SEND THIS BOOK EAST.
Tell Your Friends About Oregon,
Washington and Idaho.

The 1905 issue of "Oregon, Washing
ton, Idaho and Their Resources" is
sued by the passenger departments Of
the Oregon Railroad & Navigation COM
pany, and the lines OF the Southern
Pacific in Oregon, is now ready for dis
tribution, $4,000 copies having been
issued. The book is divided into chap
ters covering the following subjects:
Climate, Dairying, Diversified Farm
ing, Fish and Fishing, Fruit Culture,
Grain Growing, Grasses and Forage
Plants, Homes for Millions, Hop Rails
ing, Irrigation, Lewis and Clark Ex-
position, Lumber and LAUNDERING,
Markets, Mines and Mining, Portland
the "Rose City," Railroads, Schools
and Churches, Soil, Stock Raising, Veg
etables products, Lands in Western
Oregon, condensed information about
towns and cities along the 0. K. & N.
and the Southern Pacific lines.
Every citizen of the states ex-
plotted in the book will find it valu-
able to send to relatives and friends in
other states who may be induced to
come and live in the Pacific North
west.
Four cents in stamps sent to A. L.
Craig, General Passenger Agent OF the
Oregon Railroad & Navigation company,
Portland, Oregon, with the address of
an eastern friend, will insure it's being
Gent
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
BOWEN is UPHELD.
Has Not Exceeded His instructions In
Dealing with Castro.

Dealing with Castro.
Washington, March Sl,-Dr. Jose de
Jesus Paul, special representative of
President Castro, had an interview to-
day with the president respecting the
issues that have arisen between Vene-
xuela and the United States, DR., Paul
appears to believe that these issues
might be settled by change in the
American legation in Caracas, in view
OF the strained relations between Presi.
dent Castro and Mr.. Bowen, He is
awaiting the text of the communication
from President Castro to the American
minister relative to the arbitration pro-
posal, which document is en- route to
Washington by mail.
As an impression apparently prevails
to some extent, not only in VennsEu-
ella, but in this country, that Minister
Bowen has incurred the ill will of
President Castro by an excess of real
in the presentation of the American
claims against Venezuela, it may be
stated that official inquiry from Wash
ington has developed the fact that Mr..
Bowen merely presented to the Vene"
zuelan government the precise instruc-
tions sent to him from the State depart
ment relative to arbitration; that he
did not add to nor take from those in
structions in the slightest degree, but
in fact effaced himself, so the fact is
that the State department and not MIR.
Bowen is responsible for this present.
ment which has so stirred the Vene-
zuelan government.
In view of the statement from DR..
Paul touching Mr.. Bowen, it can be
added upon the highest authority that,
in view of the administration, the
doctor has no official standing and
whatever communication he makes to
the president or State department can
not have any weight or bearing. If
President Castro is dissatisfied with
Mr.. Bowen, he must have recourse TO
the regular diplomatic channel and
communicate that fact formally to this
government, which cannot receive rep
resentations on the subject from other
sources.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Strengthen Northern Forts.

Toxic, March 81 Interest in the
war is partly shifting eastward. 1t is
reported that the Russians plan to
abandon the island OF Sakhalien when
the harbors are free of ice. The Rus
SLAMS are strengthening the defensive
points north Of the Tumen river, Corea,
in the viciniy of Hunchun, northwest
of Possiet bay, and at points on the
railroad in the vicinity of Ninguta, 100
miles east by north from Kirin. A
good highway extends from Possiet bay
northward to Ninguta, where it joins
the Kirin road.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
WAITING FOR cAsTRo's LETTER
Government Will Continue Negotia-
tions Unless It Is lnsoIent.

Washington, March est has been
decided to await the reception of the
exact text of President Castro's refusal
to accept Minister Bowen's arbitration
proposition before proceeding further
with the negotiations in this line. It
is realized that there may only be a
fair difference of opinion as to whether
or not the Venezuelan response was
couched in discourteous language, and
it may be that at this distance from
the seat of negotiations and after the
lapse of few days the words which
appeared to Mr.. Bowen to be insolent
will admit of a different construction.
The disposition is to move circum-
specify at least at this end, and, unless
President Castro chooses to force an
issue by another move at Caracas, it is
beliveed that some time will be con-
sumed in reaching a settlement.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
FIXING A WITNESS.
Charge Placed Against Armour's Gen.
eral Superintendent.

Chicago, March 29.--The Federal
grand jury tonight returned an indiet.
ment against Thomas j. Connors, gen.
eral superintendent Of Armour 4 Co.,
on a charge of interfering with 4 wit
ness summoned to appear before the
jury investigating the beef trust. Mr..
Connors, who is j. Ogden Armour's
most confidential employe and the act
i've head OF one of the largest packing
companies Of the world, was arrested on
bench warrant by deputy United
States marshal and taken to the grand
jury room, where he was released on
&5 900 bonds. After his release Mr..
Connors refused to discuss the matter.
The indictment charges that John
Edward Shields, OF Brooklyn, former
employe of Armour 4 Co., who testified
before the grand jury, was approached,
favored and entertained by Mr.. Con.
ners, and specifically states that on
March 25 the Offense upon which Mr.,
Conners was indicted occurred. II il
also charged that Shields was given the
use of Armour Il Co.'s offices at 206 La
Sale street to transact his business
while in Chicago and also the use of a
private telegraph wire in the Office OF
the packing company.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Awaits Creditors Approval.

Washington, March 81 Interest at
the State department centers in the at
titude of the French and Belgian cred
itors towards the recent settlement
with santo Domingo. 1t is realized
there that an unfavorable reply on their
part might cause an embarrassing situ-
alton, in view of the action which this
government has already taken. These
creditors have, in all, claims of $751;
900, 900 against Santo Domingo, and
their attitude towards the agreement is
Of great importance.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Rebels at Monte Christi.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, March 29.-
Advices received here by courier from
Monte Christi, on the northern coast
of the republic of Santo Domingo, to-
day announce that General Barba, with
a number Of Dominican exiles, has
landed at Monte Christi, and that the
inhabitants have risen against Presi-
dent Morales, reproaching him with
being the cause of the present difficult
ties with foreign countries. 1t is added
that the district of Monte Christi is
ready to begin revolution in favor of
ex- President Jiminez.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
RUSSIA HAS OFFERED TERMS
Official Admission at 81, Petersburg
--Bluffing on indemnify.


-Blutfing on indemnity,
st, Petersburg, March 2a.--Aiter a
meeting Of the council OF ministers,
which lasted until after midnight, the
positive information was given out
through an official channel this morn
ing that Russia has outlined the terms
under which she is prepared to nego-
tiste peace, II was asserted on the
same authority that, thanks to the good
offices of the United States and France,
the question OF bringing about the
termination Of the war had assumed
tangible form and that preliminary
steps in the negotiations would be
taken in the immediate future,
OF the terms upon which Russia
would be willing to begin negotiations,
enough was known tonight that Russia
will maintain to the eleventh hour an
absolute opposition to any Japanese
proposal to impose direct indemnity
upon her conquered foe. II is also in
timated that u demand for the csssion
of Russian territory would meet with
the same vigorous opposition.
1t is apparent, however, that the cxar
himself is convinced OF the Russian
situation in the Far East and Of the In
ability OF the Russians to resume hos
tilities with any chance of success In
the event of a suspension OF prelimin.
AIRY negotiations.
The opinion was expressed yesterday
by all exceptionally well informed for
eign diplomats here that the demon
strative declarations OF the ministers
on the subject Of indemnity and cession
OF territory are intended as balloon
d essai to draw out opinion on the sub
ject in Toxic. Eventually, this diplo.
mat asserted, Russia is prepared TO ac-
cept peace on any terms that Japan
may be willing OF offer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
All but American Treaty Ratified.

Berne, Switzerland, March 31.-The
Bundesrath today ratified all the pend
ing treaties OF commerce with the ex-
ception of the treaty with the United
States. Further negotiations regarding
the Satter will be necessary because Of
the action of the American senate in
modifying what is regarded as an es-
sential clause of the treaty.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Irrigation of umatilIa Land.

Washington, April 1.-The secretary
of the interior today ordered the with
drawal from entry OF 800, 900 acres OF
land in Oregon and 80, 900 in Washing
ton on account of the Umatilla project.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Try Again in Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, March 29.-Unfavor-
able action on bill for an exhibit at
the Portland exposition was reconsid-
cred by the Wisconsin assembly today,
and new bill appropriating $24, 900
was introduced.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-06
Engineer of Indian Irrigation.

SWashington, March 80. - Secretary
Hitchcock today designated William
H. Code, of Los Angeles, as chief en-
gineer of Indian irrigation. He will
have supervision of irrigation construc-
tion work on Indian reservation
throughout the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30


the powers of evil, the struggle was
hushed one The women hitched back
step by step to the group of men, and all
listened alertly, holding the breath; but
no sound came from behind the barrier
of the dark ell.
The tense situation was relieved at last.
Down the hill came trotting the pastor,
and at the same time the dim form of
Lovekin was seen toiling up the pasture
slope once more. There was strange eX-
element in the minister's face. His eyes
glinted. His checks were ruddy.
How many of YOU are brave enough
to follow your pastor?" he cried.
Where TOT" demanded Deacon Hob
hey Chobingly.
To the haunt of the witch that con-
trolls Vets LOvekinl" The minister was
scruffing his mittened hands together and
fairly dancing about in his stress of feel
ing. On the ridge they again saw the
weird figure appear from behind the scrub
pine Then it lunged out of sight down
the other side of the hill.
=" have been called a coward tonight,
and | cannot forget it., said the pastor.
But now We'll see who are the real
towards in this parish and who shirk
their duty of witch-chasing. Vets Love
kin has straight up and down owned to
me that he is the servant of a witch, and
he is going to meet her now Let those
who are not towards follow mel" With
the words he was away up the slope
calling to them to Come on! and
fourishing his arms like an officer com
handing u charge.
Uncle Briggs was the first to start,
muttering his admiration for the minister.
Then Buker grabbed his wife's arm and
went numbering up. The others strung
along, and the deacon was left alone for
a moment. But with a shudder and look
behind him into the dark bushes, he
posted after the procession.
The way led over the rise and down
into the birch growth, along a smooth
wood-road The white bark cleaned
spool,ishly to right and left, and a lone
some owl hooted away off toward the
Marston bog. Once or twice a long way
ahead, they caught a glimpse of the
insecll" striding along vigorously
The wood-road was the wel-known
cutoff. or short way, to the South
Palermo pike, and the pursuing band
kept bordering with gloomy misgiving
that they undoubtedly would be led
away from this lane and off into the deep
growth pretty soon. But no one dared
to be the first to halt or 90 back alone
They were not led into the deep growth,
however. On the contrary, they swung
and came out into the pike opposite the
big house Of Widow Esther Hollis, and
then straight up to the door they tramped
on the heels of their trotting pastor
He paid no heed to their gasping and
painting questions; but opened the front
door and walked right in, his retinue
tumbling blinkingly on his heels.
There in the center of the spacious fore
room stood Widow Hollis and beside her
was Vets Lovekin, trig in his blue coat,
his sun-browned face radiant, his eyes
twinkling. The widow checks were red.
She's all struck up in a heap, parson,"
shouted Lovekin; but I've made her see
that now is the time of our lives to read the
riot law TO 'eml Here's your document"
The minister drew out his spectacles
and read the paper aloud 1t was a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30

thing. I'm a he-witch. am + because [
tanned a garnder for a mascot instead Of
havin' waller dog tag at my heels like
the most of the old loafcrs In Palermo
He walked along the row of them.
shaking his finger under their noses.
I'm idolator. hey, because 1 have
kept the old gilt fggerhead of the Nancy
Emma for a keepsake. I'm trans
mogrifed inseck, am I. because / come
over here and don't tell the whole town
I'm courtin the best woman in It, and
because tug my bull fiddle acrost here
on my back 20 play duets with her parior
organ:
He strobe TO a corner Of the room.
and standing the huge viol in front Of
him began to rOsin the bow. g,aucing
quiZzically from face 70 face.
''You We got eleven old maids and five
widders still left in this town. he con-
tinued, and if YOU keep discourage
in-comin' single-hitch settlers IN this
fashion you'll never get EN- married off -
He cast meaning looks on the spinsters
in the matchmaking party. Vow that
your curiosity is all satisfied and YOU re
scratched where YOU itched worst, don't
YOU all feel like dog-gone fools. And If
YOU caught Chilblalns and rheumatism in
this parade tonight, are YOU gOin 20
lay it TO me bewitchin YOU
But they were in no humor 10 echo
his laugh. They moved toward the door.
the deacon ahead. House-warmin'
week from tonight. called Lovekin
Candy. peanuts, music by me and the
witch and a dance in the barn" The
parson had pulled off his mitten 20 de
hghtedly shake the hand that Lovekin
outstretched, and gave back the wink
Elder" said the groom, as YOU
travel along home, won't YOU give EN-
the lecture that amt got the language
to hand out, And wind up with a
funeral sermon on Cotton Nather. They
amt heard that he's dead VET
Us the witch-hunters went out of the
yard they heard Ump-oomp. bull fiddle.
''Too-doo-loo, parlor organ, blending in
the soothing strains of Home, Sweet
Home"
And with that for obligato, the little
minister began his lecture.
Brethren and sisters, trust that
hereafter-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
HIS IDEA OF A DINNER

COLONEL JOHN 5. FLAHERTY of the
- Majestic Theater, New-York. was speak
ing of a manager who Is noted for spcndIn,
money literally on his productions. but who
does not always spend the money with adj
vantage TO himself and his audiences.
"Oh, he spends enough money said the
Colonel; but he does not always get salts
factory results. He is one of these fellows
who If he had two or three friends for dinner
and wanted 20 show them great honor. would
order a hundred dollars worth Of ham and
eggs"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-10

moral character. Much stress was laid on the last requirement..
 The expectation was that the SIX teenth section fund" would be sufficient to pay the whole expense of the schools that is, teachers salaries, building school houses. furnishing them and also provide books, slates and stationery
 In the sections where the land was rich and adapted to agriculture. the fund was ample for all these expenses and provided the means for common school education for every child In the township.
 These schools prospered for a time, fin what is now known as the agricui- tural section of the State, and the fund was sufficient to provide a common schoor education for all the children of each township.
 While providing for common schools the general assembly did not forget to provide for the establishment of the university system-one institution of higher learning. or university, and an academy in each county--for in 1920, the University of Alabama was estab- iished by act of Legislature, the two townships set apart by Congress for the benefit of a seminary of higher learning" were applied to this uni versity. which was located at Tusca- loosa; the fund being held in trust by the State. The same Legislature made provision for the support of the acad- emies already established.
 University for Women.
 , The General Assembly while making provision for the education of boys and men, were not unmindfui of the claims of girls and women to equal education al advantages. This recognition was incorporated in the same act that estab- rf.k ka1 hA mi nf lnh ha aVrno fry- men. One section of this act provided for the establishment of a branch of said university" for female education"
 This bill passed, with very little op- position, the only question raised was the State was financially able to equip and support two institutions of higher learning" However, this did not seem to trouble the masses of the people very much, for so deep-seated and so widespread was the interest in the education of girls, that just two years after the passage of the bill to establish the university, on December 24, 1922. the section of the original bill, providing for the estab- lishment of branch of the university for female education" was amended by the adoption of section IT, which reads as follows: There shall be also established three branches of said uni. versity for female education. to be To- cated at such places as may be deemd by the Legislature most for the public good. and the Legislature shall pro- ceej to locate and fix the sites of said branches, at the same time and by the same manner of election that the site of the principal university is to be located, and said branches shall each be governed by twelve directors to be elected annually by the Board of Trus- tees of the University. and the govern