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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
WOOL BUYERS
IRE DEFIANT
NO ALARM OVER
oMAHA's GROWING TRADE.
Idaho Buyer Says An Efforts TO wfex
Boston's rreslee as q woa Sfarkes
From Her WIN Prove Ineffecfuai--
other Cities Have Tried This In
Vain.

The following defiant interview
from an Idaho wool buyer concerning
the wool situation this spring. shows
the confidence which the buyers seem
to have In their low price combina-
ton, which threatens disaster 70 the
sheep interests OF the west. The
Boise Capital News says:
J. NJ. johnson, the well known local
wool buyer, when seen this morning,
gave out some interesting information
on the wool situation. He stated that
Bston wool merchants are not worry
ing over the prospects OF Omaha be-
coming the center Of the trade In the
United States for the wool clip of
Idaho. Utah, Montana, Oregon and
other western states
The project Of erecting large ware
houses in Omaha capable Of holding
good percentage Of the American clip
until eastern wool merchants or man
ufacturers get ready to buy II at q
price virtually dictated by the grow
ers is not looked upon seriously.
Mr.. johnson stated that the idea Is
| by no means a new one. II having been
previously advocated in the west and
the east, and all attempts OF the kind
have turned out failures. The most
successful combination was made
years ago in Boston, when several
large flockmasters in Utah organized
an association. rented a large ware
house at Boston and sent on their own
representative to handle that end OF
the business.
The association lasted but two years.
This. and the similar plan to hold
| auction sales OF the clip periodically
| In New York, Philadelphia or Boston,
died a natural death after arousing
considerable enthusiasm among the
growers.
whether or not the sheepmen OF
the west viii combine this year and
hold their wool until II reaches the
prices demanded remains to be seem
said Mr.. johnson. "If the wool Is con-
centrated at one place in the west the
sheepmen will only relieve the eastern
buyers from carrying the wool unit
the market is favorable, as they have
done in the past.
"The manufacturers are only read,
to purchase wool at times when 1t Il
needed and 1t must be held until thai
time, usually by the eastern buyer. I
the sheepmen consolidate and erec
warehouses at Omaha to store all o
this years clip they win only reliev
the buyers Of the east from carryfnl
It themselves"
From information gained from Nj
johnson, 1t was learned that he hal
visited number Of the sheep camp
lin Idaho, including those about Cald
well and Mountain Home. He state
this morning that he was very favor
ably impressed although little coui
be said at this time about the quaiit
OF the wool, as the larger share re
mains to be clipped. He thinks tina
the quality will be about the sam
as that produced last year.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
FLEET BRINGS MoNEx.
FaruErs Profit By tlse visit Of tho
Batfleshipa

II is estimated that the farmers OF
the Pacific northwest have profitsd
to the extent Of $500, geo through
the visit OF the battleship fleet to this
coast. says the Coast Magazine. Scores
of foreign steamships were sent 70
this coast with fuel for the feet Of
Admiral Evans. and found II impos-
sible to get anything but wheat
charter for the return trip. A. re-
suit Of the sudden increase in the
charter market. rates tumbled harder
than exporters have known in years.
Six months ago steamship charters
were being made on the basis Of SO
to 40 shillings for trip to Europe A
few days ago charters were made on
a basis Of 20 shillings pence for
steamships and 20 shiliings for SAIL
ing vessels.
This slump In charter rates saved
the farmers Of eastern Washington
81. 500, ,000. Grain exporters point out
that they have been paying to the
grain raisers the total amount OF the
saving in shipping charges and cite
the fact that the difference between
Chicago and Seattle grain prices was
never 80 small.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
nors ncslroy Cemcnt Wnlk.

A gang of boys thought to be school
hoodlums. from the Central building.
last night destroyed a block OF newly
laid cement sidewalk on Spruce street.
says the Yakima Republic. The entire
block of walk. was marked with foot
prints and other defacement. OBJ
scene language mad been written In
the wet cement neeessltating the re-
coating of the entire block by the con-
tractors, Felton & Winner. An effort
to apprehend the wanton property
destroyers Is being made. Suspects
will be dealt with In accordance with
the law regulating the defacement OF
property IL the proper evidence can
be secured against them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Eagin Stock show.

The business men are working hard
today to make q success OF the Initial
stock show and market day In this To-
cality Saturday says the Elgin Re-
corder. Considerable property is list
ed for the public sales which follow
the parade, and some good prices win
be realized In the sale Of stock.
The parade of blooded horses and
stock starts at o'clock and win pass
over the principal streets OF the city.
Following the parade comes the mar
ket day sales. There Is much interest
manifested and Elgin business men
are going to prosper by their venture.
Stock from several sections OF the
valley remote from Elgin. viii be in
the parade ana In line for the price
winning ribbons.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
WOOD OR BRroKs
Lewiston Is SIN Puzzled Over Paving
Question.

O.
The Lewiston Tribune says OF the
contention over the relative values Of
wood and brick as paving materials:
The merit Of wood block pavement
was presented to the city council last
night in a statement made by Mr.
whiting, representing Thorsen. Fish
er &Thornsen - Co., agents for ave-
narium carbolineum treatment for
wood, when he offered on behalf OF
his firm to install pavement here
and guarantee to keep the same in
first class condition for the period of
10 years
He stated that estimating on . ba-
sis of $4,000 yards OF pavement to be
installed here. the saving to properay
owners by the use of wood instead OF
brick would be 100000 to $4,000. He
said that further 80 to S5 per cent of
the cost OF installing the wood block
would be local outlay, thus keeping
the money at home.
He said that the cost Of complet-
ed wood block street here would be
1910 to $s.15 per square yard and
and that this would represent a saw
ing OF about so cents a yard over
brick.
AS to the guarantee Of the mainten-
ance OF the street, Mr.. Whiting said
that sufficient bond would be given
under terms approved by the city at
torney. N 4t
He said he had been informed the
wood here would cost about SIS q
thousand but that he was inclined to
believe the cost would reach SIC to
$1S for the class of wood he would
desire to use.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
WHEAT IN FINE CONDITION.
Governments Reports Show Washing
ton Has 1890 Acres In Wheat.

According to the figures compiled
by the crop reporting board Of the bu-
reau OF statistics Of the department OF
agriculture. the condition OF Washing
toms and Oregon's winter wheat
leads the entire United States. In both
states the condition Of the crop on
May is given as 81. which in the
case OF Washington Is two points
above the condition at a correspond
ing date last year. and is five points
above the condition Of the i0-year
average for the state and ILL., points
above the 10-year average for the
United States. The condition Of this
years crop is points above this
years average for the entire country.
The reports show that there was but
4 per cent OF the total acreage aban-
doned and that $4,000 acres VIII be
harvested. In California, 36 per cent
OF the total acreage has been aban-
doned and only $4,000 acres will be
harvested.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
NEW ENGINES COMING.
o. II. & N. win soon Receive 10 Big
Locomotives for Spokane Division.


Locomotives for Spokane Division.
Information reached local officials
of the o. r. & N. today that the new
10-wheel engines which are now here
or on the way from Huntington, win
not be set up here. but are TO be used
on the Washington system OF the O.
r. & N. running north from Pendle-
ton. says the La Grande Observer.
There are six engines either in the
city or near here, and four Of them
were designated for service out Of La
Grande. Two were for the o. a c..
railroad and will go on through to
Portland.
The new locomotives will be held
here for the time being without being
set up, but as soon as needed In Wash
ington win be taken away.
The decision to remove the engines
from Ia Grande service was reached
yesterday and wired to local officials
this morning.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

stase Highway WIN Run From nA@
% Weaf RoFler.

70 West HOfueF.
The coast Magazine OF Seattle says
Of the state highway being built across
Washington:
A wagon road is now under ccns
struction across the state Of WASH
ington from east to west. and a large
number OF surveyors are now at work
IN the Cascade mountains laying out
the line along which II viii pass.
When completed Il VIII be enc OF
the best mountain roads In ths north
west. II win be direct route from
EiIensburg TO Puget sound. and viii
bring eastern Washington In direct
touch with Seattle and Tacoma. II b
planned for the road 10 have q maxi
mum grade Of only four per cent.
The road westerly from the E,aston
the river; It then skirts Kacheius lake
and then over the summit Of the Cas-
cades through the snoqualmie pass to
Seattle. This win be a most beautiful.
scenic route, and when completed will
afford automobilists one Of the grand
est trips found upon the American
continent.
Many eastern Washington residents
who own autos---and there are many
Of them-wili no doubt take advan-
tage OF this route to make run over
to Seattle and Tacoma In the summer
months.
This highway. II Is estimated. win
cost over 100000. and IT win be
worth every cent Of it in more ways
than one.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
HUNGRY BUzzARD
a REVEALS DEAD MAN.
Baked Potato Charm IL Means OF
Identification.


~ Identification. -,
Guided to the spot by the lowering
of q buzzard, the remains OF Peter
Cannon, familiarly known as
doc Dandy" who disappeared from
Stayton several weeks ago, were found
imbedded deep In the mire of a ditch
in Stayton. late yesterday, by q. We'd
die, citizen of that community. says
a special to the Telegram. Coroner
Clough was notified, but since iden-
tification OF the body was considered
conclusive, no inquest was held. and
, II will be buried today. The body was
so badly decomposed that identifica-
ton would have been impossible were
II not for an old watch found in one
OF the pockets and the finding of an
old baked potato in the pocket Of an
inner pair OF trousers, which he al
ways carried as a charm against
rheumatisma
doc Dandy" was an eccentric man,
about 7s years old, and one Of his
idiosyncracies of recent years was to
wear all the clothes In his possession
at one time, He was originally edu-
Gated for the priesthood, but took a
course in veterinary college in Glas-
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

gov. Scotland. from which he sradu-
atod and cana 70 America. He scrv-
cd during the civil war as veterinary
surgeon under General Nelson, A.
Miles, and aftsrward came 10 Oregon
ana settled IN Stayton. whore he has
resided ever since. He drlfted into
the liquor habit, which In supposed
20 have been the cause OF his death.
Ho had family once, but his wife
died and he IL supposed TO have q son
living, but mis- whereabouts are un-
known,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
spokane stops sunday Muslc.

Chief Rice has issued an order to
the police to stop all music In saloons
and lunch counters on Sunday. says
the Spokane Chronicle. The order
Is the result OF number Of COM
paints which have been made to the
police. Several have graphaphones
and other mechanical musical devices
which are said to be disturbing to
those In the surrounding buildings
and It was decided to cut out all this
noise at least one day in the week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Woman,s Faoe Turnetl BIack.

Suddenly attacked by peculiar
ailment in the city jail yesterday af-
ternoon, Mile Watkins, serving SEN
tence for vagrancy and drunkenness.
gradually became black from her
head down, and she was fastened to
st. vincent's hospital, where she lies
in critical condition. says the Port
land Telegram. Heart weakness due
to liquor is ascribed as the cause Of
her malady, and 1t is thought she win
not receiver.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
RATE IS ExToRMoNATE.

RitzviIle Farmers Compelled to Pay
$40 Per Ton on Wheat to Tacoma.
A special from Ritzville. WASH,
says of the grain rates from there to
Tacoma:
That the, Northern Pacific railroad
nets $2.10 per ton on wheat shipped
from Ritzvflle to Tacoma. and that
the Great Northern nets an equal
amount on wheat shipped from Odessa
to Tacoma. was one of the surprising
bits of evidence brought out at the
session OF the state railroad commits
sion which opened in Ritzville this
morning.
These figures were given during the
testimony of o. o. Calderhead. secre-
tary OF the commission. and man
well versed in railroad matters The
hearing Is on q complaint filed and
represented by w. r. Cunningham, sr,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
HOW TREES REST.
Evergreen Trees are Dormant Through
Winter Months.

2 Evergreen Trees are Dormant Through
Winter Months.
what we call evergTeens." says a
gentlemanf ormerly connected with
the park department OF ST. Louis, "are
not really green during the winter, nor
are they really alive. but are dormant.
EVERY plant must have Its period
of rest at some time In the year, and
In our northern ATTITUDES the winter
i Is, of course, tho most appropriate
season. The overgreens generally re-
tain greater part of their foliage
during the winter, but a close exami-
nation shows that II dies TO such an
extent as to be really dead. and
large part OF It falls off when the
plants begin their spring growth. The
drying branches and stems become as
dry as the foliage, and being almost
entirely devoid OF moisture. are little
damaged by the winters cold. In
some parts of the tropics. however.
as in the highlands of southern Mex
leo and Central America, the summer
is the resting time of tho trees. The
intense heat of the sun dries UP the
earth, the trees drop their leaves. the
woody portions become as dry as our
evergrtens In winter. the tree takes
its rest until the autumn rains begin,
"Hr course this rule does not apply
ant rge number of tropical plants
Tho Now in most jungles or swampy
They have accustomed them
selves to their conditions, but even
they still retain the resting habit, and
!; at some time OF the year relax in
their growing and become as near
dormant FOR a time as circumstances
will permit."-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

One OF the largest surgeons cap
tured this season In upper Snake river
waters was hooked by Lloyd Moan
ulky near the ferry landing above
town, says Glenn's Ferry item. Tha
fish weighed close to 500 pounds and
measured eight and one-half feet in
length. A party Of sightseers viewed
this monster today at its new home
in an irrigating canal on the McAnui-
ty rach.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
TRAILS FoR RESERVES.
Work win he Resumed ~ Soon as
Funds Are Available.

o. 8. Green. OF the forest reserve
service, who has been making his
headquarters above summerviile. was
In Ia 0rande yesterday on his way
10 Spokane on official business. Mr..
Green had charge tho principal part
Of last season making trails through
the reserve IN the Blue mountains.
says the La Grande Star
The work was not entirely complet-
Cd on account OF the shortage OF funds
TO continue the same. The new ap-
preparation for this purpose will be
available on tho first Of July ana
there win after that date be renew
al OF the work. Mr.. Green says that
before long all portions OF the forest
reserve will be connected by trails.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Cets Bie Verdict.

An employe named oldland, Of CO.
guile, who sued the Oregon Coal q
Co. for damages for in-
juries which have made him q cripple
for life, while working for them in
the Libby coal mines, was granted
S6166.se. This case has been tried
three times, was taken up to the su-
preme court, but was remanded for
trial again.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Rancher Bound Over.

Andrew Hume. a bachelor rancher
living near Bolster. Washe was arrest
ed on charge of assault and battery
with q threat to kill ]. 8. Thorp, Q
veteran stage man. near Shesaw.
Hume was considerably beaten up.
pleaded guilty and was bound over to
the superior court under q $1,000 peace
bond. h.h
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Heroic indian Gets Medal.

Jacob Chips, the Indian who
struggled in the sea trying to save his
daughter and her child. was present.
ed with a medal for bravery by the
Royal Humane society OF London
Wednesday evening. 1t was an inter
esting event which took place in the
A. o. U. w hall at Victoria, B. C.
Captain Dallam Of the human society
pinned the medal on the brave In
dams breast
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
AIarried EiffY Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. HenryH. Leonard. Of
The Dalles, celebrated the 50th anni-
versary of their wedding Saturday
night. 1t was e unique affair in that
1t was made the occasion Of q reunion
OF the old soldiers Of J. w. Nesnith
Post, No. 22, @. A. r., and Of ]. W.
Nesmith w. r. G. No. II. Mr.. Leon
ard was q volunteer in the First Ore
gon cavalry during the civil war.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
VOTERS Sign RAII.oTs.
Funny Incident IN Connection With
Primary In Coos.

One of the many funny incidents
which happen at an election occurred
at the Deer Park precinct last Friday,
and caused considerable amusement
around the county clerks office. on
Tuesday of this week. says the Coz
guile Sentinel. Instead OF the judges
of the election sending the ballot
boxes the clerk received a short let
ter and sample ballots from. that pre-
cinct. The letter was as follows:
Deer Park. Ore, April II. 1908.
County Clerk. Coquille. Ore.
enclose herewith the vote OF Deer
Park today. Too much rain; voters
stayed in the hills.
What shall we do with the ballot
boxes? sn
The vote was four republican tick
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
HFlIlE

NJ" Though there will bo no general
rivers and harborn bill at this session
OF congress, Congressman w. g. Haw-
Icy H. trying TO get an appropriation
for tho purchase OF the Oregon CITY
locks with funds provided by the
government and the state acting to-
u gether, says tho, Salem Statesman.
~ ~"-eerning his efforts In that direc-
last evenings Portland Telegram
4
TO INV ongressman Hawley. OF tho First
ct has hopes OF making the Ore
hty locks free for all river boats
> that end Ia striving to have n
Etaotrlo cut appropriation tackled on TO
Aa and harbor bill this session
Bo " t.he locks from the present
sthe Portland Railway. Light
company. The approprfa-
Reso 100000 Het aside by the state
90 purpose IL 10 DO augmented.
v u"ttey says, by an amounte In
a the river and harbor appro-
-.on by congress. lie has written
90 Secretary Gitner OF the Portland
chamber OF commerce, urging that n
committee be appointed by the organ
ization whose duty win be 20 collect
facts aud figures relating 70 the
amount OF tonnage now passing
through the locks for the entire year.
Mr.. diliner will bestir himself IN the
mater In order that tho necessary
figures be placed before the rivers and
harbors committee as soon an possible
"'The locks at Oregon City were
built by a private corporation, over 80
years ago." Mr.. Glltner says. "and II
was tho understanding then that they
ahould become the property OF the
state after u certain time. on the pay
Inent OF a stipulated sum. Tho locks
have been offered TO the state on
more than one occasion. but no legis
lature has taken the steps necessary
for tho transfer.
Public ownership OF the locks will
very likely rebound TO the advantag,
OF the producers OF the WillRmett,
valley and 10 the business men o
Portland who will be enabled TO sent
goods by steamer at lower rates thar
now rule.
'The locks Mt the Cascades are op
Grated free by the general govern
mont. but have not thus far served Il
reduce freights 10 and from the In
land empire. but this In because tn
locks at Cello have not ben finished
-. When the distractions on the Uppe
~ Columbia are removed and boats cal
go from Portland TO Umatilla withou
portages. public ownership and opera
ton OF the locks at the Cascades will
begin TO have the effect OF reducing
freight rates as intended by the origi
Fs' nal promoters of the locks"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

eis ana one democratic ticket Each
ticket was marked as the voter had
voted; the three republican tickets
were signed ~ ne bottom By the
voter and the dcmpcrat ticket was
signed BY the lonely democrat.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
Five Years in Prison.

George Hayden, formerly Of Spo-
kane. has entered a plea Of guilty in
the district court at Missoula, Mont,
on the charge Of attempting to kill
his wife. He was sentenced to five
years in the state prison.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

John Hite. pioneer Of Moscow.
Idaho, dropped dead on the street
there Tuesday. He was 81 years old.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22

The man who pays for the Merry
Widow" hat can not appreciate the
jokes about them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-05-22
FOR FREE LOCKS
&C.: At OREGON. CITY
'NaREssMAN HAwLEY
WANTS GOVERNMENT To BUY

representative from second bisrict
WIN seek 20 Have an Appropriation
Added 10 tl,c Rivers and iiarbou
Bin ut THIS session Though ocncsai
mn WIN Not be- Pascd.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-28
Washington Day BY Day.

hair, we will return every cent paid
us for the remedy for the mere asking.
There is no formality expected, and
we exact no obligation from the user
whatever
We are established right here in
Hattiesburg, and make this offer with
full understanding that our business
success entirely depends upon the sort
of treatment we accord our customers,
and we would'no dare make the above
offer unless we were positively GER
tain that we could substantiate it in
every particular. Owl Drug Store. 11S
Front St., Hattiesburg, Miss.