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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
FARMING PAYS AT wooosuaN
Actual Crops Disposed Of Show Ex
tra Good Profits.

Woodburn--if the true farming con-
ditions OF this section we're more wide
ly known In the East there would be
Thousands more coming 10 Oregon re-
gardlesn Of whether there are special
railroad rates or full fare. Here is on
ly few instances OF how farming In
this vicinity pays, reference being made
10 recent sales Of 1908 crops:
p. j. Anderson, ten acres OF pota-
toes, sold for 81 ,043.
Martin Bermn, six acres Of potatoes,
sold for $3.50.
Bonnez Bros, one and three.fourths
acres Of potatoes. sold for 1917.
Hemslf6rn Bros, four acres Of on
ions, sold for $500.
Innumemble instances can be given
OF big profits being made by producers
In potatoes onions, hops, clover seed
and other outputs, and the future looks
80 exceedingly bright that our farmers
are preparing 10 increase their acreage.
The markets are NIL that could be de-
sired.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
news FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Government Extends inquiry to Every
Producing Section,

Washington. April 2e.-The inyesti.
CATION Of the lumber trust 10 nov in
full swing. II is regarded by the bu-
reau OF corporations as the most com
prehensive and far reaching Of any yet
undertaken. The information obtained
will be used by the department Of JUS
tice In prosecuting the trust, II such &C.
tlon is warranted.
A preliminary inquiry regarding
prices has already been concluded
Special agents are now being sent TO all
the principal districts where lumber IL
produced 10 ascertain facts relative to
production and the restraint OF compe-
tition. Every section OF the country
will be visited by these agents.
Data now collected show the steady
and uniform advance in prices for all
kinds OF lumber during the past ten
years. There was a remarkable in.
crease OF cost prices in 1906. The fig
ures collected show that the diminish.
ing supply OF timber is not alone re-
sponsibIe for the great advance in
prices.
Commissioner Smith will make Q
special effort TO ASCERTAIN why lumber
prices were 20 sharply advanced IN
1906. 1t Is believed 10 have been the
result OF combination control in viola,
tion Of the Sherman antitrust law.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
oFors 30 for IldsIands.

salem-Another effort has been made
by T. Hendiyx, Of Portland, who rep
resented himself and nine others 10 In
dnce the State Land board TO consider
their application for the purchase Of
approximately $500 acres Of tidelands
and accretions consisting Of group Of
small sand islands situated In Catlamet
hay, at 81 per acre, but the only en-.
couIagement he and his attorney, G. F..
Martin, could secure was that the ap-
plid.,ions would be placed on file TO
await the further action OF the board
after the new law goes into effect in.
creasing the minimum price from ~ to
Sb per acre.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Borah Denies Rumors.

Washington, April 25.--'T have not
come to Washington to make an appeal
to the president or to the Department
OF Justice" said Senator Borah, Of Ida
ho, as he left the White House today
after brief call upon the president.
This statement was made by the senat-
or when his attention was called to re-
ports that he had come East to induce
the officials here to call halt upon the
Federal officials in his state in the mat
ter OF the alleged Indictment Of persons
charged with having been engaged in
timber land frauds.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
To Defend Hartman Line.

Topeka, Kan, April 23.-It was ru-
mored here today that N. H. Loomis,
general solicitor for the Union Pacific
railroad in Kansas, was TO be made gen.
eral counsellor for all the Hartman
lines in cases before the Interstate Com
merce commission. Mr.. Loomis today
admitted that such plan was under
consideration. In case the position is
created, Mr.. Loomis will move to Chi
cago, where he will have large corps
Of assistants. The position is new in
railroad circles and is made necessary
by the passage of the new rate law.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
LANE FRUIT CROP TO BE HEAVY
All Fruits Except Apples Give Prom.
ise Of Abundant Yield.

Eugene--The fine warm weather OF
the past two weeks has advanced the
buds and blossoms 50 materially that
some prophesy Of the 1907 fruit crop
can be made.
Every crop but apples promises to be
heavy. Apples will not be as plentiful
this year as last, although the care
that apple raiseH are giving their
orchards insures a better quality than
In years past.
The peach crop, which was the light.
est fruit crop in this section last year,
.if no accident befalls, will be unusually
heavy. Cherries, pears, prunes and
plums look uniformly we'll. The yield
ON smaller fruits will he good.
The grain, hay and grass crop is in
good condition for this time Of the
year.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
oregon STATE items OF INTEREST
RATE is ILLEGAL
Railway Commission Renders Opinion
Against Southern Pacific.

Halem---Aitcr due and mature delib-
Grafton the Oregon Railroad commits.
sion has rendered ltA opinion finding
the tb rate per ton Of 1000 pounds
upon rough green III lumber from Port.
land TO San Francisco hay points, il
excessive, discriminatory and contrary
20 the rules, orders and regulations OF
the Interstate Commerce law, and, un-
less the Southern Pacific company re.
stores the odd rate Of s3.l0 per ton
upon the same commodity "within a
reasonable length Of time, about two
weeks being considered reasonable"
by tho commission In this case, the
case will bc placed before the Inter.
state Commerce commission through
the medium Of the attorney general Of
the state.
This opinion Ia the outcome Of the
hearing OF tine complaint Of the West
ern Oregon Lumber Manuiacturers'
association Tuesday against the South.
crn PaciAc's action In putting into
effect tho 81 nate, April IL, 10 cuftail
the undesirable traffic In lumber fIom
interior points southwark.
Whether or not the Southern Pacific
sees ht to give heed to this finding and
suggestion remains 10 be seen, but !,
still leaves the question Of u fiat rate
OF 81 per thousand from valley points
To Portland undecided, and this move
ment, which IL being agitated by the
valley mill men, is foreign to that EN-
braclns the interstate nate, and mus
be brought before the commission un'
der separate complaint and petition.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
ElRln Is Going Ahead.

Elgin--Elgin is one among the many
Oregon towns that are growing with
rapid strides. Several thousand dollars
arc TO be expended the present. season
for public improvements, chief among
which will be the erection Of a new
and modern school building. which will
cost when completed $40, 900. The
structure will be constructed OF native
stone and brick and will have ten
rooms. The building will be heated
by steam and will have every modern
convenience. School Clerk Weiss is
now receiving bids for the structure,
and 1t will be completed this season.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
PORTLAND MARKETS.

wheat--Club, 75c; bluestem, 77c;
valley, zee; red, 74c,
oats-No. white, 5000; gray. $2s
@29.
Rye-$l ,45@l so per cwt.
Barley-Feed, $22.50 per ton; brew
ing, $23; rolled, $23,50@24.50.
Corn-Whole, $25; cracked, $26 per
ton.
Hay--valley timothy, No. ], $15@
10 per ton; Eastern Oregon timothy,
$l7@ls; clover, So; cheat, 50; grain
hay, $s@l0,
Apples-Common, 75c@$l,25 per
box; choice, $1.50@2.
vegetables--Turnips, $l@l.25 per
sack; carrots, $l@1,2 ,25 per sack; beets
81. l.25@l so per sack; horseradish, ia
Sc per pound; caulihower, $l@l. 80 pei
dozen; lettuce, head, S5@45c per dozen
onions, l0@l2kc per dozen; radishes,
zoe per dozen; asparagus, 1l@15c pei
pound; rhubarb, 9@4c per pound.
onions-oregon, 1904 per hundred
Potatoes--oregon and Eastern, 81 SO
@2 per sack; sweet potatoes, Sc per
pound.
Butter-Fancv creamery, 22k@25C
per pound.
Butter Fat--First grade cream, 26C
per pound; second grade cream, &c less
per pound.
Poultry-Average old hens, 15@16C
per pound; mixed chickens, l5@l5kc;
spring fryers and broilers, 22h @25c;
old roosters, l0@12c; dressed chickens,
l6@l7c; turkeys, dressed, choice, 1917
@20c; geese, live, Sc; ducks, l8@1sc
Eggs-19c per dozen.
Dressed Meats-Veal, 5k@Sc per
pound; beef, bulls, S@5Ec; cows, 5@
&c; country steers, 6@7c; mutton,
fancy, 10@1o1Sc per pound; ordinary,
S@9c; spring lambs, with pelts, 1Sc;
pork, 6@9c per pound.
Hops-7@lOc per pound, according
to quality.
Wool--Eastern Oregon average best
13@1Sc per pound, according to shrink
age; valley, 21@22c, according tc fine
ness; mohair, choice, 29@30c pei
pound. &
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
10 ENCOURAGE DEBATING.
State Library Commission Proposes
to Furnish Books for Work.


salem--Dehating libraries and the
organization Of system OF debating for
the high schools OF the state, which
means practically the harmonlxing Of
thc State university, the Library com.
mission and the public schools Of the
state In that line Of educational develop
ment, was what the Oregon Library
commission decided TO inaugurate at
the last regular meeting as one of the
principal new features for the ensuing
year.
The commission will enlist the CO.
operation Of the high schools of the
state In the debating feature, and will
furnish all OF the books and literature
from which 10 obtain material when a
series Of debates will be outlined and
followed out. The series will close
with a joint debate at the university
bet tEeen the winning school teams Of
Eastern and Western Oregon for the
state championship.
These debates will embrace all grades
OF school work above the ninth, and a
separate plan Of organizing contest
upon the came basis In declamatoTy
work In grades from the eighth down IL
also in contemplation,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
BIG BENEFIT TO GRAIN CROPS.
Fruit Slightly Injured In Nebraska but
Snow Did Great Good.

Omaha, Neb., April 23 AS a re-
suit Of unprecedented weather that pre-
vailed during the greater part OF the
month OF March, and the freezing
weather and heavy snowfall Of the past
few days, early fruits. such as peaches,
plums, apricots, cherries and blackber-
ries in this section have been injured.
but the general opinion among those
who have the best means of information
is that the damage is not as great as
has been reported. Indeed, many are
Of the opinion that, while early fruits
have been injured and in some in
stances completely killed and possibly
some of the later varieties have been
hurt, the benefits resulting TO the grain
crops from the snowstorm more than
offsets the damage.
'Reports from points along the line
OF our railroad are not unfavorable, +"
said G.. W. Loomis, assistant general
manager Of the Burlington, today.
"The fruit in the southern part Of
Nebraska, which the unusual warm
weather in March had brought to an
advanced state of development, is re-
ported to have been pretty badly dam
aged, but little or no damage is report
ed from points north. The snow, how
ever, did vast amount Of good to wint-
er wheat, and has put the ground in
fine condition for other farm crops"
Similar reports have been received
at the general offices 70 the Northwest
ern road.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
BUILDINGS UNFINISHED.
jamestown Exposition to Open 30
Per Gent Completed.

Norfolk. W. Va, April 23.--Despite
the energetic efforts OF officials and
workmen, the jamestown Tercentennial
exposition will be opened this week IN
ready. Many Of the structures that
are 70 have domestic and foreign com
mercial exhibits and shelter the
achievements In the industrial arts are
incomplete. Yet the sum OF what has
been done, as compared with the un-
finished work, forms a satisfactory re-
suit.
In the beauty OF the water show with
lis amazing gathering Of foreign fleets,
representing the most formidable types
Of naval lighting machines OF nearly
every poser In the world, and In an
opening program with President Roose-
welt In tie leading role. with diplo-
matte, military and naval representa-.
tives OF great and small foreign nations
participating, the public will have its
recompense.
The grounds and buildings at the ex-
position are about 80 per cent finished.
Several thousand Of the most important
buildings are built solidly Of brick,
cement and iron, and these are intend
ed TO remain on the grounds as q nu-
cleus Of a great park. Regardless Of
the permanence Of the work, however,
the exterior OF most Of the buildings
will be ready when the exposition is
formally opened on Friday next.
The jamestown Tercentennial, when
completed, will be almost all that is
implied in the expression, "a worlds
iair," but II will not stop there. No
other exposition has attempted to show
the world the life OF the colonists, tbs
hardships OF the pioneers who openeI
the country after civilization had been
attained on the seaboard, and the
achievement these people worked from
the raw material. Twenty-Five states
will trace their history from tn 'ir ear.
liest days 10 the present, and the ex'
hlbits will be sheltered by buildings
The state buildings have been grouped
along the historic shore Of Hampton
Roads, and command an excellent view
Of the navies Of the world.
II is this great naval display that
will prove the crowning glory Of the
exposition. Nothing like 1t has eveI
before been attempted. There are few
harbors in the world that accommodate
80 large an assemblage Of warships
The fleets will number, In addition Il
several u the best types Of each Of the
foreign naval powers, the Atlantic fleet
Of the United States navy, under com
mand Of Rear Admiral Evans, which il
conceded TO be the finest organization
Of fighting machines ahoai.
The seal OF government sponsorship
will he set upon the exposition by th'
looming OF the president Of the Unitet
States, ambassadors and ministers o
foreign governments, the governors ant
representatives OF states and territorie
and delegations representing impoitan
civic bodies.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Canal Zone. Health Record.

Washington, April 26.-Health con-
ditions on the canal zone are about as
good now as they ever will be, accord
ing TO O report from Colonel Gorgas,
chief sanilary officer, for the month Of
March, just received at the Offices of the
IsthDian Canal commission. Since
last August the number Of sick among
the employees has steadily declined un-
I'll it lie now 1910 men per 1000 as
against 1912 in August. Among 4, 800
Americans, white, employed there were
only two deaths from disease during
March.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Want RspubIIe.n cony.n,Ion.

Washington, April 27.-President
Roosevelt TODAY discussed national pol
itics and some OF the business Of the
Republican national convention with
its acting chairman, Harry 8. New,
who remained with the president some
time. With the newspaper I2en Mr..
New would not talk politics. He said,
however, that four cities are already
in the field for the honor Of holding
the next national convention Of the
Republican party, invitations having
teen received from Chicago, st. Louis.
Kansas City and Seattle. A selection
will be made by the national committee
at its meeting here in December.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Many Dead Letters.

Washington, April 27 AL previous
records for days work in returning
letters to writer's from the division Of
dead letters were eclipsed on Monday
last when 20,S6s letters we're returned.
The largest number heretofore returned
in single day was IA, ,4sS on March 2S
last. The number of letters en- hand
awaiting return has been reduced to
81, 900. A little over month ago there
were over 100000 CT such letters on
hand.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Taft Back a, Work.

Washington, April 25. - Secretary
Taft yesterday resumed his routine du-
ties at the War department. The fact
that 1t was cabinet day made it neces-
sary for him to cut short the time al
lowed to callers. 1t is doubtful IL in
his Washington experience the secre-
tary has had to deal with more news.
paper men than he saw during the day
They were mainly desirous to learn
just what the secretary intended 10 dc
in answer to the challenge which Sen.
ator Foraker had issued In regard to the
contest in Ohio.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
h.GHrs in DANGER.
Opinion Of Senator Bourne Regarding
National Government.

Washington, April 24.-"In my
opinion a great crisis now confronts
this country" said Senator Bourne in
an interview given here today. "The
reactionaries are determined, II posi-
BILE, to obtain control Of the govern
ment and use it for their own personal
advantage and &c the detriment Of the
people. The true Republican policies,
as promulgated by Lincoln and enlarg-
ed and exemplified by Roosevelt, are
the rights Of man and the absolute
sovereignty Of the people. The issue
now before this country is:
"ShalI the advocates Of the rights
and liberties Of the people and Of the
power and majesty Of the government,
or shall the enemies Of both prevail7
The people must decide"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Goal and laws codified

Washington, April 2s.--A codiica-
tion of the coal land laws, combined
with regulations for their administra-
tion, was issued today by Commissioner
Ballinger, of the United States land
office. The lands are classified accord
ing to values and information as to the
price at which the government will sell
each tract is disseminated. The price
varies from $40 to 500 an acre, accord
ing to accessibility.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Roosevelt Going to oyster Bav.

Washington, April "a. = President
Roosevelt will leave Washington for his
summer home at Oyster Bay on June q.
This is much earlier than has been his
practice heretofore, but he feels that
public business is in such shape that he
can leave. The president is to make
two speeches on Georgia Day at the
jamestown exposition on June 10.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Immigration commlssion Meets.

Washington, April 24.-The commis-
sion appointed in pursuance Of the ac-
tion Of the last session of congress to
investigate conditions in connection
with the subject Of immigration met
today. It is expected that prelimi-
nary investigation Of the ports Of New
York and Boston will be made, and af-
terward either the full committee or a
subcommittee will go abroad to extend
the inquiry in the foreign countries
from which most of the immigrants
come,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
viii Flight Closed Season Law.

Astoria--FIed Olson and John Mus
tik we're arraigned in the Justice court
on complaints charging them with
operating setnets during the closed sea-
son In Youngs and Lewis and CLARK
rivers, respectively. Mustik pleaded
guilty and was fined $50. Olson will
fight the charges against him on the
ground that the state fishing law does
not apply to Youngs river.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
win Appraise Railroad

Washington, April 2s. - John F.
Stevens, formerly chief engineer and
chairman of the Isthmian Canal COM
mission, is to be employed by one of
the large Eastern railroad companies to
make physical valuation Of its prop
erty. Mr.. Stevens declined tonight to
name the railroad with which he lie 10
become affiliated, but admitted that it
is one Of the large companies Of the
East. He expects to enter upon his
new duties soon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
No Hope of Agreement.

Washington, April 25.-The Central
American controversy is no nearer set
Element today than it was yesterday,
according to dispatch received today
at the State department from Philip
Brown, the American charge at Guate-
mala, cabling from La Union, Salvador.
Mr.. Brown stated that the deadlock was
still on. He held out no hope Of an
early agreement.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
How Roads Nav Ra Made.

Washington, April 81. - Senators
Fulton and Bourne are asking for the
assignment OF Samuel G. Lancastern,
government road expert, to Oregon,
Washington and Idaho for one year as
instructor in modern road bnilding.
Samuel Hill, of the Washington Good
Roads association, is here, interested
in the project.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Funston to Command California.

Washington, April 2S.-Brigsdier
General Frederick Funston has been re-
lieved Of the command Of the South
western division, to take effect upon
the expiration of his present leave OF
absence and will proceed to San Fran
cisco to take command of the depart
ment OF California.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Eugene Hopes to Be Terminal.

Eugene--It is reported here that the
Southern Pacific company is negotiating
for u tract OF land in Fairmount, a su4
burb OF Eugene, on which to erect car
repair shops and terminal buildings.
1t is said that the company intends to
make Eugene division point for the
proposed Klamath extension as well as
for the main line.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Stevens Talks With Roosevelt.

Washington, April 2S John F.
Stevens, formerly chief engineer and
chairman of the Isthmian Canal COM
mission, talked with the president to-
day about conditions on the isthmus.
He said it will take between six and
seven years to complete the canal.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Hero of Russo-J .panese War,

Washington, April 25.-Baron Kuro-
XII, second in command Of the japanese
forces in the Japanese Russian war,
will land at Seattle May 2 and come
East via the Oregon short Line, 1t is
possible he will visit Portland on the
way. He is here to see the jamestown
exposition.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Erultsrowers TO sulId Warehouse

La Grande-The special meeting OF
the Grand Rcnde Valley Fruitgrowers'
union will soon be called to discuss the
plan Of building a warehouse in La
Grande for the accommodation of the
associations business. The officials
seem to favor the project, and in all
probability the building will be COM
pleted in time for the handling Of this
wears crop,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
keeps ATTORNEY General Posted.

Washington, April 25.-District At
torney Ruick went to Baltimore today
and conferred with Attorney General
Bonaparte regarding the Borah indict-
ment, Idaho land fraud and Haywood
Meyer case. When he returned to
Washington he declined to discuss what
took place in Baltimore.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
San Domingo Favors Treaty.

Washington, April 20. - Minister
Dawson, at San Domingo, cables that
yesterday the treaty with the United
States was favorsbly reported to the
senate. Its consideration was intrusted
to three senators, two of whom filed
report in its favor, and the third a re-
port in opposition.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Hood River Turns II Down.

Hood Riyer--At special meeting of
Pine Grove grange No. 1853 the PROPOSE
tlon of referring the University OF Ore
gon appropriation bill to the people
was turned down by a large majority.
The movement is unpopular In this
part OF the state.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
PRAY for Rain In Cuba.

Havana, April 2S-Prayers for rain
we're offered in churches throughout
the island Sunday. No rain has fallen
in six months. The country Is parched,
many cattle are dying and forest fires
are devastating vast areas.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Oppose Referendum Move.

Brownsville--Ash Swale grange is
one OF the oranges OF Linn county that
does not take kindly to the proposition
to use the referendum on the State uni
versity appropriation.