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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
TermhnaIa for Interurban.

CREsroN. Ia. March SO.-(special.)-A
meeting was held Wednesday evening ht
which A. e. Parks, manager Of the DSs
Mones, Winterset & Creston Interurbah
road, and a number Of the leading citizens
of the city were present and drew up a
plan for securing terminal facilities In the
city, the expense to be borne by popular
subscription. This method is taken by the
citizens to aid in the securing Of a new
road The citizens will attempt to raise
5000 for this purpose, which win be put
in the hands Of a committee of the citizens
with instruction to purchase suitable
grounds for terminals and turn them over
to the railroad company when the construc-
ton work is finished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
ReaI N.tnte Tronsfers.

These transfers were reported to The Bee
March 30 by the Pottawattamie County Alb
stract company of Council Bluffs:
George H. Mayne and wife to Eliza
beth NJ Officer, lots and 8. Audi
tors subdiv. Of outlet T1rley, W. d.$ 800
Lizzie +. Hooker and husband to An
ME NJ; Keys lot 8. Turkeys subdiv.
of Outlot Z, .Jackson's add, w. d .s.,,. 1900
Burlington Savings bank to Elizabeth
add, ". d......,.......,.s,. s.!,...,..., 2aOO
James p. Wickham, part OF lot s.
block 8. Eubanl,s % add, and lot g.
Auditors subdiv. Of sea swA SO-75-
Andrew e Brook ana wife 10 Eliza -
beth M odieer. lot Is AUDITORS
3, Jackson's add, W. d................ 1850
Rhoda Miller to Maggie s. Bybee, lot
p AUDITORS subdiy. nwA neA, and
ava al'' Ellen E Gardner and husband to LOW
lot is ana ss5 fost iot Is s Johns %S
Granite savings Bank and Trust com ~
pany to E. T. Ratlin, lot a. block g.
sacketts add. W. d.................... 300
Painter Knox and wife to N. G.
Thompson, lot Q, Auditors subdiv
Of sublot 10, original plat lot IS,
Thomas &. kennedy and wife to
Thompson e Ratliff.. lot 2, block 4.
Websters lst .. W. d.................. 600
Iowa Townsite company 10 Mary A.
Cumminsky part OF outlot B. Nc
Cteiland, Ia, W. d.......,.............. go
! Iowa Townsite company TO Mary A
CumminslSy. lots 1. 2..3 and 4. block
4 McClelland Ia, W. d............... 25
Jane Mary lines to w Squire, Ell
lot 4 block l6, Beers add, d.. $50
/ II. O. Fisher and wife 20 Jenet Nc
| Keown, lot 8, block 8 Fishers add.
| Underwood Ia, W. d...........,...... 200
/ r. II. Hancock and wife to Christian
Young. lots IS IL and Is, block B.
Hancock, Ia, ". d.........,........... $50
\ +. H Hancock and wife TO Howard
A. Fehl. lots 4 s. and Z, block 8,
Hancock, Ia, W. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. $50
/ T. r. DeGroat and wife to Jes lessen,
lots 10 and 20. block 4 Towards add,
Leon l. Poston to Minnie Poston,
WIFE, lot Ia block 4 Harrison Street
| add, q. c. d..,........................ j
A W. Vinegar and wife and j. W.
Martin and wife 70 A. Hoogewoning,
lots 3 and 4 block u, Avoea, Ia,
Leroy Beeman and wife to ]. W.
Bquires. eh lot 4 block l6. Beers
addS O. c. d-.-..s.,...-..s.s.s......... I
Twenty transfers. total. .Sls. s2S
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Family OF WiIllinson Located.

In the possession OF F. W. Wilkinson.
who died Friday in a street car. was a
letter bearing on the envelope a return
card OF the secretary OF the Board Of Edu-
cation Fargo. N. d. Chief OF Police Rich
mond telegraphed 70 the secretary and re-
ceived an answer showing that the secre-
tary OF the Fargo school board was Mrs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
,ut Baptist Churoh.

Jewelry Remodeling and Repairing at
Lefferts-we do absolutely the best work
in the city, because we have the largest
equipped shop and employ only the finest
and best skilled workmen. There is Moth
ing In the repair line we cannot do-no
matter how badly broken or how many
parts missing. Bring us in trial job
just to show you what we can do. We feel
confident that once a customer, you will
always be a customer. All work done
promptly and prices reasonable Lefferts,
reliable jewellers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
n. A. spENCER

Plumbing. steam and gas fitting. furnace
and sheet metal work galvanized iron cor
nice, skyllght tin roofing. gutter spoutinE
and repairing. Green and Norfolk furnaces
First-class mechanics In all branches.
Both telephones No go. 1853 West Broad
way Council BLUFFS, Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Yourself and friends are cordially invited
TO attend the opening OF our new store
on Thursday evening. April Z, 1907. Flowers
for the ladies. Concert in our recital hall
by Miss shadduckA Juvenile orchestra.
Schneider & Mueller Piano CO.. II South
Main street, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
FINE WATCH REPAIRING.

We mean Just what we say-we abso-
lutely guarantee to return your watch TO
you in perfect condition no matter what
condition 1t may have been in when brought
to us for repair. Our Mr.. Piella is an
acknowledged expert in watch repairing
and 50 confident are we in his ability that
we give you our personal guarantee. Lef-
ferts reliable jewelers..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Gnrden TooI anecIn1a.

Good garden rake, zoe; steel garden hoe.
CSC; steel shovels and spades, COO; 3-piece
floral sets, 1Oc; extra heavy spadng fork
s5c good wheelbarrow, $50; garden and
grass seeds, onion sets. etc. etc. We have
the goods and the price. j. zoIler Mer,
Co. Phone 800. 1OO-1O2-1O6 Broadway
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Fresh line Of up-to-date House Furnish
ings, Carpets, Rugs, oilcloth, Linoleum,
Gasoline Stoves, Refrigerators, Window
Shades and Lace Curtains
D. w. KELLER, 1Os South Main.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

II you intend doing any cement work do
not fail to call on George A. Hoagland for
prices on cement, sand, crushed rock etc
Have just unloaded loo barrels Of Port
land cement and can make you very at
tractive prices
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Easter Goods-Just received a large ship
ment OF bracelets scarf pins, watches,
watch fobs and chains. cum links rings,
painted china, cut glass, clocks, silver ware.
Come in and see the latest bracelet. o.
Mauthe, 22s West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Iowa Nerra Notes.

MAGNOLIA-At a stockholders meeting
OF the Magnolia Creamery company re-
Gently the plant was leased to W. 8. B hdum
OF Omaha. J. d. Stuart viii be the local
agent.
LOGAN-Thomas Young has filed a bill
Of sale by which he transfers his Wood
bine grocery store TO Gale Mills Of Logan,
the consideration being $3.50. This is one
OF the largest groceries In the county.
Arnold Bennett OF Woodbine will be the
manager Of the store.
Bee want ADS Tor Business poosters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

ROBERT BURNS lOe CIGAR, OH
TIMES SC AND EsPISA 100 CIGARS. Ma
LONELY CIGAR CO.. DISTRIBUTORS
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

The Pottawattamie County Abstract com
pany makes superior abstracts. Books in
constant use for ffty-five years. 235 Pearl
street. Both phones 81.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

The ladies auxiliary OF the Brotherhood
OF Railway TrainHlen win give their hrst
ball at the Masonic auditorium Monday
evening, April 1. Tickets. 500 couple
Extra ladies' q cents
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Licenses 20 wed were Issued yesterday 70
the following:
Name and Residence. Age
Charles Hensley. Council Bluffs......... 90
Josephine Rhoades, Council Bluffs. so
Franklin j. Crpwell, Seward, Neb........ 46
Nora Harrison, Seward, Neb.............. 80
Robert w. Jennings, Shenandoah, Ia..... 50
Ada c. Jennings, Shenandoah. Ia......,. "a
Charles II. Sheridan. Primrose, Neb. ..... 81
Mary ]. Moran. Onsiow, la...........o.. q
r. w. Frame, Omaha. ...................... 80
Clara ReWorts Council Bluffs........,..... n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Before getting your upholstering, mat
tress making, repairing and re1nishing
done, get the prices of the Morgan Up
holstering Co., Ss1 Broadway, next to Alex
ander's art store. Tel. for quick orders.
Bell Se3: Ind $40 red.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

We always look TO the interest OF our
customers, no matter how small a Job OF
wall papering may be. We sec that you get
the best paper ana the best work for your
money. Berwick 211 South Main street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Our strings are imported Russian gut, our
viollns ore some OF the best French makes,
all our small musical instruments are such
rs It Will be a pleasure for young pupils
to learn upon. Bouricius Piano House, 1856
Broadway, Council Bluffs, where the organ
stands upon the building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

The Duncan Shoe company has succeeded
the firm Of Duncan & Dean and will con-
tinue the business at the old stand with a
large new stock OF shoes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Addresa-Misslons .. ...s..sssssssss
DIT. Erickson.
OuerlnA ss...--. ss.s-s.. s..ssssHssss
Benediction ................s.
First Baptist Church.
Easter will be celebrated at the First
Baptist church this mutning by the rem
dition OF Dudley Bucks cantata, Christ
the Victor" The soloists will be Dr.
Claude Lewis. Miss Aten. Mr.. Chase, Mr..
Baldwin, L. Ballenger and Mrs. A. r..
Heaps. At the evening service the rite
Of baptism viii be administered and the
pastor. Rev. F. A. Case, VIII take as the
subject Of his sermon Life Pilgrimage"
There will be special Easter music at the
session Of the Sunday school.
The First Church OF Christ Scientist.
win hold services in the auditorium of the
public library building at IL a. m, when
the subject will be ''Unreality." Sunday
school will be at 1915 D. m. and ithe reg
ular testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 5 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Councu iBIums L. In Better Position
Thnu Omaha

Do not think that because our yards are
IN Council Bluffs that we are not in posi-
ton to ship into Nebraska, for we are and
in the past year we shipped some 200 cars
70 ranchmen and stoctmen I'm Nebraska.
c. Hafer Lumber Co., Council Bluffs. la.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Twenty transfers, total.

Missouri river ice, pure, solid. the very
best Service prompt; obliging drivers
CO. BUNS Coal and Ice Co. Phone p
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

POTATOES-Very choice potatoes, sc
per bushel. Bridensten & Smith. 18th Ave.
and 9Th 81. Both phones ISL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Bee Want Ads for Business Boosters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
Marriage LIeenaes.

Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Anthem--Caivary ......................Ro Rodney
Solo-Ihe Resurrection. Sheldon
Omertory-Hymn OF Praise. boz. .Mendelssohn
Solo and Chorus-The Palms......... Faure
ktnale-Ldft Up Your Heads; Oh, Ye
Gates OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Handel
Postlude ........................... Vincent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Bethlehem .....s................4...P Palmer
Anthcm-Jerusalem ........... Parker-Nevin
Quartet-Rock Of Ages......... Dudley Buck
Solo and ChOrus-The Holy City........
Adarne-T lev
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31

Address to the Knights Templars by Rev.
James O'May. TOpic-The Quest OF
CarffooHnra
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-31
First CONGREGATIONAL Church.

On the Invitation of the pastor. Rev o.
o. Smith, ID. D., the members OF Ivanhoe
commandery. Knights Templar, will at
tend the morning service in a body. DR..
Smith will take as the theme Of his ad-
dress 1.-THE Defenders Of the Cross" There
will be a special musical program at the
O'Clock vespers. Sunday school at noon.
The program for the morning service and
the vespers follow:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16
EASTWARD Freight
Much Time Will be Savedby Athol
Cut OF.
THE CONGESTION IS RELIEVED
Union Pacific Railroad Is Undertaking
Work Which Win Save In Time And
Rate On All Eastbound Freight
Great Engineering Problem.
THE CONGESTION IS RELIEVED

NEW YORK, Aug. l4:--Following the
resumption Of work on the building OF
its Athol Hill cut off, south OF Cheyenne
the Union Pacific Railroad has announced
the details Of this important improve
ment, which will result in considerable
saving OF time on the Pacific Coast
through freight to Denver and eastern
points. Construction Of this line will
also relieve the congestion Of the Ghey'
enne yards.
Starting on the main line OF the Union
Pacific between Denver and Cheyenne,
near Carr, Colorado, the new cutoff runs
northeast to Borie. Wyoming, connecting
with the main line through Wyoming
nine and half miles west OF Cheyenne.
A branch leaves the main stem between
Carr and Borie three miles south OF Cor.
lett, connecting with the Wyoming Ill
vision four and hall miles west Of
Cheyenne. The total length Of the new
lines under construction Is II miles.
and the saving in distance between Den
yer and Borie and points west by way OF
the main stem OF the cut or Is over Is
mile.
The maximum grade on the present
line between Carr and Cheyenne Is Is
per cent in both directions. This grade
by the new line is cut down to l.2 per
cent north or westbound, with no ad-
verse grades south or east. The trouble.
some curves OF the present line are also
avoided. 1t is expected to have the
cutoff completed AMI in operation be.
fore the end OF the year
Two hundred and twenty thousand
cubic yards OF roadbed excavation, about
10000 yards OF which Is solid rock, and
100000 cubic yards OF embankment, are
involved in the building Of the cut of.
The largest ill is 270O feet long and IS
feet high. Bridging on the new line
consists OF concrete arches, east from
iron pipe culverts and three'pile trestles
OF 5, and 10 spans. The longest arch
is 1856 feet. Three new stations will be
located along the line TO serve local traf- :
fc of which there is very little outside
Of cattle shipments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that the county
superintendent Of Chtsop County will
hold the regular examination OF appli-
cants for state and county papers at the
court house as follows:
For State Papers
Commencing Wednesday, August IA, at
8 o'clock a. m, and continuing until
Saturday, August II, at 4 p. m.
Wednesday-Penmanship history, ply.
sical geography, reading psychology.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, theory
Of teaching, grammar. bookkeeping,
physics, civil government.
Friday-Physiology geography, COM
position, algebra. .ra
Saturday-Botany, plane geometry,
general history, English literature,
school law. .......... ....... ......
For County Papers
Commencing Wednesday, August IA,
at 0 o'clock a. M, and continuing until
Friday, August lG, at o'clock p. m.
Wednesday--Penmanship history, or.
biography, reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, theory
of teaching, grammar, physiology.
Friday-Geograpby, school law, civil
government.
EMMA G. WARREN,
County Supt, of Schools.
Qd.1nf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-TWo 5-RooM HOUSES;
. centrally located; rents for 50 and $40
per month. 7-27.tf,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16
HELP WANTED.

THOSE WHO WANT COOKS OR ANY
ether kind of domestic help, or any
hind of clerical help, can get the same
through the Chamber of Commerce,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16

8-4.l0t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16

Man Zan Pile Remedy comes put up
in a collapsible tube with nozzle. Easy
to apply right where the soreness and
Inflammation exists. It relieves at once
blind bleeding, itching or protruding
piles. Guaranteed. Sold by Frank
Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-16

Subscribe for the Daily or Weekly
Astorian and get Graphophone on
small weekly payments. Call on A. r.
cyrus, 424 Commercial street for par
ticulars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12

about such things said Pillar; two girls and Their
old house with lovely grounds but nothing else
i How they they manage not to sarye, the saints know
They have sold their china and jewes-eVeTyt ,h
i -, .lr. that with two other families OF cousins,
eac E al i in turn But they have three doors to
the carnage door with the family crest OF one, a
~ ,b;rd. "a nobody outside knows. a Scotch
COMPANY want to buy their house and land Tor an
hotel and have offered enough money to make , lhG EN-
rich for life but they had rather die thm give up
, ,ag hcanii1Iv and Could make great deal by
selling pretty sketches Of Seville her mother won f
allow it / do think it's carrying PIl44e 100 H. H.
but there are lots Of people know VINO are INC
that" ~ ,t,,,ob
1T makes me feel as if had come through ni
weeks illness just to hear II all said DlcA'
can't get over that copper. II = ,,...
We had left Burgos at haf-past ten and 1t was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12

CruCtXlOnS, painted SAINTS anu We'PliiiF =
gins fautlcssly modelled, SO VIVID and heauIiul as
to be wen nigh startling; and hoped that Monica
might come while we fingered. But she did not nor
did we see her IN the museum
There in the lovely inner court, however, 1ound
like certain OF her glove did ii look that annexed
it, to compare with that other, which lived IN my
breast pocket with It's friend the rose Inc par
matched in size, color, and dainty shape Even IIe
second glove had not been dropped by accident.
Monica had been there, and She had lett message
for me to read if | followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12
CHAPTER XIV.
How the Duke Changed

IECOMTE getting ready, sir, were, Ropes tT ft
II words to me next morning. ana We brought
our car TO the door -,
He had other news too. An automobile had
come in last night from Madrid, sixty horse power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12

..Vgl ~ an NadTld, and DI0E sad that SPAN
needed te* Americans u wake her up Three
rams aar indeed and speed Of fifteen miles
a. a., h2lT ile "shed he a managing director.
M 15at #aa rae matter with Spanards, that they
olan ~ sg things,
me 'rer55. listening politely to Dicks remark
@De span .. and understanding perhaps half,
answer mildly that il would be great deal Of
HoaL-e ard opaniards didn't ike trouble.
hl1 llfose Spaniards Ike getting rich, don't
The. not anxious. II is better 10 be com
oflahe aarmuTed The Irish Spaniard. Besides,
! IS vulgar ~ be TOO rich and makes ones neigh
Oie unhappy II IS a thing would not do myself
ihat true said Pillar. 1t isn't what you
T S- sour grapes. Papa could be rich if he liked
ne Aa.e copper on our land-Inuch copper Men
.1iae all told papa that if he chose 10 work il he
H'lshl aa.e one II the best copper mines in Spain
and la aouldnt," asked Dick
a ->'i i.r rhe ~oTldN' said Colonel O'Donnc with
: llaeL ~ PRIDE il his brown eyes Il DO not come
0'3'st ~. b. l..o5s Ii5.i. b C..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12


only TWO which had passed since the
heavy rains We got the pattern
OF those nonskids printed on my
BRAN. sir, since Yesterday, SAID he
" What don't know about them
isn't worth knowing So he
bounced upon the thick, straight,
dotted line in the mud, and, los
ing il often, but always picking It
out again, We turned and wound
TIL the trail stopped in front OF u
private house Later it went on;
but 1t was evident that the car
had paused The mud was much
tramplcd, and probably luggage
had been taken down.
We presumed, therefore, that
those we sought We're within but
the next thing was to find the
resting place Of the Lecomte lest
II should disappear and leave rs IN
the lurch, ignorant of its destina-
ton Luckily for Us, the worst was
over. The trail led TO stable not
far away, and as the doors stood
wide open we had the Joyous relief
OF seeing the car being Cleansed Of
its rich coat OF mud The chauffeur
was experimenting, his back turned
to the doors, and We walked quickly
on lest he should spy a leather coat,
and guess that his own game was
being played upon him
Now YOU can rest easy, SIT, sad
Ropes. That car won't leave this
town without my knowing and it1l
90 hard if | am not able t. tell YOU
in the course of the next hour
whether it due to start to-day or
tomorrow
Then we went back to the hotel.
In three-quarterS of an hour
Ropes kept his word 10y sending IN
a short note, addressed, as | had
suggested, to Waring HoNoRED
SIR" ii ran. LeComte remains
night. Master and friends stopping
with his relatives. VIII let you
know time of start in morning, and
have our car ready.-Respecttully,
= RopEs.'
With a light heart III my breast,
and Crist6val @ Donnel y Alvarez
uniform still adjoining my back, |
went with the Others to do some
sightseeing and to look for Monica.
We wandered rather aimlessly
through the streets. finally stopping
at the museum Inside we found
a collection of carved wooden fig
ures, marvellous enough, as Dick
said to beat the world" There
5 painted saints, and weeping VIZ
modelled. so vivid and beautiful as
startling; and / hoped that Monica
e we fingered. But she did not, nor
the museum.
oyelv inner court, however, | found
,e on the marble pavement, and SO
,er glove did it look that | annexed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-12
CHAPTER XIV.
Some New Ideas of Dicks

w = said good by presently. still IN The
w sa$5ey 5s sx 8?, s.: 5@ ss so9
w affairs. Pillar ingenuously hoped that
might meet again in Madrid
The Duke said he hoped 50 too, but did not
Know, as they were motoring, and stopped each
day where fancy prompted. Pillar thought this
farming, and said that We're going to have a
-.rrle trip with a automobile too. American
Trend had invited us
Al that very moment the American friend was
Die IN the dim distance, standing with his tac,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-09-04

tiers in Southeastern Oregon are
the most peaceable and law-abiding
people in the world. The large non
resident land owners alone get into
the big cities very much, and fill the
newspapers with stories of acts OF
lawlessness, that depicts the resident
population as about equally divided
between sheep and cattle thieves.
This is not true, and for each head
of stock that a settler has ever taken
that did not belong to him, the big
landlords have taken hundreds that
belonged to others. The big cattle
men, like Pete French, gave the lit
tie land owners bad name In the
big city papers. The tragedy of Pete
French's killing was very familiar TO
Mr.. Stanclift, who recalled the event
very clearly. French had quirked
buckaroo, who had got too overbear-
ing. He was driving some cattle
one day, and the Spaniard came rid
ing up. French warned him to keep
off. The man shot French dead In
his saddle, and was acquitted. The
large holdings were acquired by
men like French, who hired Spanish
and half-breed cattlemen to file on
claims, and then bought their hold
ings for a pony and saddle, the rul-
ing price of a quarter section. The
big operators maintained headquar-
ters at Salem, and, by having a rep
resentative inside the state land Of
fee, gobbled the great valleys and
all lands accessible to water, while
they branded cattle right and left,
and especially branded the little fell
lows, trying to get foothold as set
tiers, laying all crimes and depreda-
tions at the doors of the poorer class.
There are unwritten tales of blood
shed in Harney county that would
put any dime novel on ice.
THE COLONEL.