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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25
IRRIGATION FOR
VALLEY FARMS
A. p. STOVER WRITES
GOVERNMENT BULLETIN
Government Irrigation Expert Issues
First Report on Investigations in
willamette Valley-IrTigatlon Is
Reclaiming Worn Out Valley
Farms.

The following sketch of the objects
of the government Investigations in
irrigation in Willamette valley has
just been isued by Arthur P. Slower,
formerly in charge of the same work
in Umatilla county. Further infor-
nation on the subject will be pub
lshed by the East Oregonian. Mr..
Stover says:
The Investigations dealt with in
this report have for their object a
determination of the value of irriga-
ton for increasing and insuring the
productiveness of the agricultural
lands of the Willamette valley, Ore
gon.
This valley contains perhaps the
largest single body Of tillable land,
outside of the great Sacramento and
san Joaquin valleys in California. in
the Pacific coast or Rocky mountain
states. 1t is also one of the Oldest
settled sections of the west. a large
part Of its prairie and bottom land
having been cultivated for more than
80 years The rainfall during the
winter months is very heavy but dur
ing the summer months it is so light
as to constitute almost an arid condi
tion in so far as the production of ag-
ricultural crops is concerned.
In the early days and up to within
the last few years grain growing has
been the predominant industry. The
moist, early springs and dry summers
were admirably adapted to the pro-
duction of cereals, and it was but
natural that the raising of grain
should have been the leading indus
try.
However, under the strain of con-
slant cropping to wheat and with
only poor, shallow cultivation and no
fertilization the soil gradually failed
to yield profitable crops Of grain. AS
a natural result of these conditions a
change in agricultural methods has
been taking place within the last few
years. and the wheat ranch with its
320 to $40 acres or more Of poorly
cultivated soil is giving place to the
small diversified farm with Its crop
rotation and its intense cultivation.
But the climate is not we'll adapted
to this new spstem of agriculture.
Grain was ripe and ready for harvest
before the dry summer months came
on, while the crops now being raised
clover, vetch, hops, small fruits and
egetables-extend their growth well
into or through the dry season, II
given the opportunity, and often suf-
fer from lack of sufficient moisture
Just at the time when needed to give
the crop its best growth.
The purposes of the Investigations
now being made in the Willamette
valley by the irrigation Investigations
Of this office are to determine In a
careful way just what benefits may
be secured from the application Of
water to crops during the dry sea-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25

son, what expense may be incurred
for irrigation, and what methods
should be employed TO produce the
best results.
Some progress has already been
made toward the solution OF these
problems by a few who have been
practicing irrigation in a small way
but little is known of their success
outside of the immediate localities
where the experiments were made,
and even there little effort has been
made to extend the practice.
\ series of cooperative experiments
was begun in the spring Of 1907 the
plans outlined including the follow
ing lines Of work:
% The collection of information
bearing on the value of irrigation,
dealing with the subjects of water
supply, rainfall, soil conditions and
the like.
CD The determination of the val
ue of irrigation to different crops,
the best methods of preparing land
and irrigating it, the proper time Of
application and the various other
practical questions connected with ir-
rgation.
CD The giving Of advice and the
lending of assistance to those who
wish to begin irrigating.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25
GIRL
MAKING GOOD
MITYLENE FRAKER Is
SOLOIST IN ORATORIO.
Has Been a Student of Willard Patten
for Two Years and Takes Leading
Part in Recent Production of
Isaiah" Set to Music by Patten
Himself

The following criticism of Willard
Patterns Isaiah" in the Minneapolis
Daily News will be of interest to Pen
dleton people for the reason that Miss
Mitylene Fraker, the vocalist of whom
Pendleton is justly proud has been
a student Of Willard Patten for two
years and was the contralto soloist
in the production Of the Oratorio on
which the criticism was written.
1T is remarkable that none of the
classic oratorio composers had antici-
pated our own Mr.. Patten in setting
the mighty prophet Isaiah to music.
For in his extremes of vehemence, ex-
altation. detection. and perfect
peace" Isaiah Is a far mightler dra-
matte character than the dramatis
personae Of the Creation. Israel. Eli
jah. St. Paul. or even the Messiah him
self.
THE text, as selected by Mr.. Patten,
presents proportionately more Of the
genuer side Of the rugged prophet,
fortunately for the honor Of both
For, though the Indignation of the
Lord" aria was great and greatly done,
the chorus Of a great noise and de-
youring fire" was not up to classic
greatness in composition nor in the
miniature means at the composers
conductors command, with mis- small
chorus, string orchestra, organ and
piano. The soprano aria, CRY Aloud,
Spare Not" is weakeningly distorted
by its waltz rythm.
But the contralto aria Thou wilt
keep him in perfect peace" the chorus
But when He seeth His children"
were most beautiful. The same re-
markably high melodic character was
specially sustained through the four
consecutive numbers Of the tenor's
Strengthen ye the weak hands" the
two pastoral choruses. and the So
prano's Way Of holiness" These
formed the acme of the composition
and gave it its beautiful and truer
stamp as a contata rather than a
classic oratorio.
This presentation at the Wesley
church, just 10 years after its first
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25
PLAN TO DEVELOP
FARMING LANDS
Portland Realty Board Discussed an
Important Topic Last Night.

Organization for the purpose of de.
veloping the farming lands of Oregon
was favored at the meeting of the
/ Portland Realty board, in the rooms
of the commercial club last evening
says the Telegram Whitney L. Boise
spoke at some length on the subject
and his sentiments were endorsed in
such a practical manner that the pre-
, liminary steps toward such an or
ganization are already uuder way.
The idea is to have the large tracts
of farming lands in the Willamette
valley and eastern Oregon cut up in
to smaller holdings for the benefit
of newcomers Injured to improved sys-
TENS of cultivation.
'In Marion county alone there are
tracts of 300 to 1000 acres held un-
der one ownership" said Mr.. Boise,
"and the cultivating of these large
tracts is done in a slipshod manner,
not at all conducive to their produc-
tiveness. Our object should be to
have these large tracts divided among
those who are content to adopt in
tensive farming methods in a few
acres. The business can be managed
in Portland as a central point, and
the owners of the tracts permitted to
share in the profits accuruing from
advanced values. Strangers might
come to Portland and find out where
the lands were available for cutting
up, and this part Of the business
could be rendered profitable for the
real estate men engaged in it here"
The organization of a real estate
exchange was deferred until future
meeting of the board. w. A. Span
ton was appointed to take the place
Of Mr.. Jackson, who resigned from
the committee in charge of the pre-
liminaries.
The proposel to bring City Engineer
Thompson of Seattle, to Portland to
act as consulting engineer, was the
subject for discussion, but no definite
steps were taken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25

production was a modest commem-
Grafton of work of which the COM
poser and his home city may we'll be
proud. The assisting soloists specially
in the more important tenor and bari
tone parts were able and thoroughly
capable in the persons of Misses Cook
and Fraker, Messrs. Carberry and
Rosenthal.
Above all the credit for this fine
opportunity is due to the composer
himself in his added character as
trainer of the chorus and as the con-
ductor. 1t is earnestly to be hoped
that Mr.. Patten may be encouraged
to not let more than one year slip by
without a presentation of his Isaiah"
with its beautiful and edifying domln-
ant tone of 10y and gladness."
HARLOW GALE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25
lid On In BURNS.

Burns, Ore, June 25.-The city
council since the last election has or
dered all gambling stopped in the SAL
oons and no card games for drinks
will be allowed. The six days cele-
bratlon which was going to be held
has fallen through since gambling
will not be allowed, as the saloonmen
have Withdrawn their subscriptions.
The council had to take some step OF
this kind to stop immigration Of an
undesirable class which would have
come here after the surrounding coun-
ties had gone dry. There will be no
poolselllng or gambling allowed OF
any kind on the horse races at the
fair this fall The county court or
dered no whisky sold in the three pre-
cincts which voted for prohibition at
the last election, but the order did not
close any saloons. as there was none
in the three precincts that went dry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25
Kceno Won se5. 900 Purse.

James r. Keene's horse, Ballot,
four years old, son of Voter, won the
Suburban handicap at Sheephead Bay
last week, valued this year at $685.
900, says a racing paper. The time
for the mile and a quarter was 2:03,
being dne-fifth of a second slower
than the worlds record for the dis
tance, made by Broomstlck at Brigh-
ton Beach, July ., 1904, Broomstlck
was a three-year-old and carried 104
pounds. Ballots impost was 1877
pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25

When you need to take something
take it promptly for the stomach
but take something you know is re-
something like Kodol for Dys-
pepsia and Indigestion. Kodol is
pleasant to take, II is reliable and Is
guaranteed to give relief. It is sold
by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25

Kodol is the best known prepara-
ton that Is offered to the people to-
day for dyspepsia, indigestion or any
stomach trouble. Kodol digests all
foods. 1t is pleasant to take. II is
sold here by Tallman e. Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-25

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
is the one that children like so well
to take at 1t tastes nearly as good as
maple sugar. 1t acts gently yet free
ly on the bowels and thereby 1t drives
the cold out of the system. It is sold
by Tallman &Co.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
Deafness cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is intamed
you have a umbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness Ia
the esult and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this ube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
JOLLY TARs SEE LIMA.
More Than Three Thousand Well
Behaved Men Ashore.

Lima, Peru, Feb 24.-Sunday was a
day of sightseeing for the Americans
of the battleship fleet now lying at
anchor in the harbor Of Callao. More
than 5000 of them came ashore dur
ing the day, the majority of whom
spent the time in Lima amusing them
selves in visiting places of amusement
and buying souvenirs IN the shops
kept open for their benefit. Others
took short excursions on the railroads
to nearby points of interest, while
many stayed close around the bay of
Callao. The conduct of the thousands
of bluejackets and marines was ad
mirable, as they all seemed bent on
getting as much pleasure as possible
on their short leave.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
The
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant.
and efncient liquid laxative remedy of,
known value: a laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial in effect, acceptable,
to the system and gentle. yet prompt
In action.
In supplying that demand with its
excellent combination Of Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits.
Of the laxative for its remarkable.
success.
That is one OF many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of genna is.
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects.
always buy the genufne-manufac--
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only, and for sale by al leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
THE ENDLESS CHAIN

With the coming Of spring. SQUIRRELS
sopners and sage rats regularly appear
70 oeVastate the fields of growing grain
larry IN the season, when their natural
iooo is scarce, their numbers may be-
Greatly diminished by systematic war
,aie upon them. Every female killed be-
iore the young are born. reduces the
..1.r OF pests at least ten later on
ro,,e oou'arh Squirrel Poison is the most
leliaole and destructive agent yet devised
Tor their determination. It Is an abso-
iuleiy certain instrument OF death for
~, sau'rrels. Every kernel is warranted to
mn. Climatic changes. dew, frost or the
moisture OF the earth do not effect its
slreistn' 1t requires no mixing or prem
a.auon' and is always ready for use No,
49, 49, Is SO good. Dealers win refund the
Tr,epIse price If not as claimed.
: Ae noyt Chemical Co., Portland. Oregon
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07

began to pace wildly up and down. Now
and then he groaned aloud
1t was dark, and O'Rourke was still
raging up and down his bedroom, when
the maid brought up note and knocked
at the door.
What's the matter?" he asked, UNI
locking the door and thrusting a pale
face into the light Of the adjoining room.
"A note, SIR" said the girl, marked
Immediate"
He took it and tore it open with = pas
sionate eagerness. 1t was from Dob
roski, and asked him to call upon the
morrow. He cursed Dobroski, for his
usual suavity and self-control had alto
gether deserted him. Then, clinching
the note in his hand, he slammed the
door and locked it, and fell to pacing up
and down again.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07

Chairman Mondell of the house pub
lie lands committee has introduced
bill that homesteads may be entered
in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and all
other public land states excepting
Washington, on 800 acres of nom
mineral, non-irrigable lands in COM
pact tracts. Entrymen who have al
ready taken 100 acres may take an
additional 100 acres. Probably this
bill will be substituted for other bills;
to increase the area that can be taken
under dry farming.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
Twelfth Day of Her Sleep.

Los Angeles, Feb. 23.-The condi-
ton of Mrs. Beulah w. Hawkins, the
woman who has been in a cataleptic
stupor for some time, shows no notice
able change the twelfth night of her
Inconsistencies. The woman is given
food through a tube at regular inter
walls. Doctors in charge of the case
say the woman will either sleep longer
than she did two years ago-4O days
or that she will die.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
NOTHING but Twins.

Stockton, Cal.-"Stork block In
Stockton will be called to the atten-
ton of President Roosevelt lmmedi'
ately. In the last few months three
pairs of twins have been born in the
500 block on Main street, the last be-
ing two baby girls to the wife OF Jo
seph Cuneo, formerly Of Pitsburg, Pa
The new arrivals came this morning
and sustained the reputation OF the
block, much to the surprise OF the
parents.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
Ask Bond Loan for Roads.

Baltimore, Feb 25.-Twelve hun
dred unemployed men at recent
meeting passed a resolution calling
upon the national government to loan
to states and municipalities on non
interest bearing bonds money to be
used in the construction of highways,
bridges and other public works with a
view to relieving the condition of the
unemployed.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
-SPOkAN E.
Wholesale Produce Price.


Vegetables- Cabbage, $1.25 cwt;
beets, $1@1.25 cwt; rutabagas, $40
LBS; carrots, s1@125; white turnips,
81; parsnips, s125@1.5O cwt; cauli-
flower, 81 dozen heads; onions, $500
3.75; sweet potatoes, $4,000 cwt;
potatoes, 75@S5c cwt; Hubbard
squash, s75c@s1 doz; pumpkins, 75c@
81 doz; parsley, 15c dozen punches;
celery, $4,000 doz lunches; pineap-
pies, $275@3; Italian grapes, $3.50
Dbl; bananas, $2.75. .3.75 bunch; Gran
berries, $12@12.5O Dbl; winter pears,
$1.25 box; lemons, $4@4.5O case; cook
ing apples, 81 box; fancy eating, $1.25
OILS box; comb honey, 1915 case !;
oranges, navels, $2.75@3 case; grape
fruit, $3.50@3.75 case; cocoanuts, 9Oc
@$1 doz; lettuce, dollhouse. 40c lib
lettuce, coast, soc Id; garlic, loo lb;
popcorn, &C Id; Florida tomatoes, 81
basket.
Butter and Eggs-Eggs, eastern
storage, $3.50; local ranch, guaranteed
fresh, SO; first class local creamery
butter, 36c Id; Jersey Belle creamery.
34c lb; butter fat 34kc Id; Columbia
creamery, S0c Id; cheese, full cream
N. Y. twins, 16@17c Id; full cream
Wisconsin twins, 16@17c lb; lin.
burger, zee lb; cream brick. zoe lb :;
Swiss, 10000 lb.
Flour-First patent, IS Dbl; second
patent, $4.75 Dbl.
Seed-Red clover, $3.50; choice
$3.50; Kentucky bluegrass, 1880
cwt; timothy, $3.50; white clover SIS !;
alfalfa, $40.
Wholesale Prices.
Beef-Steers, dressed, 6H@7c lb;
COW beef, 5@5hc Id; mutton, dressed
121ac ID; pork, &c Id; hams, heavy
111sc ID; light, lie Id; bacon, 15c Id;
lard, lie; dry salt extras, $11 cwt;
dry salt backs, $3.50 cwt; veal. 9hc
lib; smoked salmon, Chinook. Ice III.
white spring, 12Hc.
Timothy hay, s18 ton; grain hay
SIS ton ;alfalfa, SIS ton; oats. ST.
cwt; feed, wheat, $14O cwt; rolled
barley, $1.40 cwt; whole corn, SITE
cwt; chopped corn, $1.85 cwt; bran
$21 ton; bran and shorts, 1922: rec
shorts, $24 ton; white shorts, s25 ton
straw, SO ton.
Prices Paid to Producers.
Live stock-Steers, "a cwt; cows. 8:
cwt; sheep, $4.5O05 cwt; hogs. ss@
$50 cwt; calves, Sc cwt.
Poultry-Live hens, lie Id; dressed
hens, 12h@141Ac Id; ducks, live. 12t
Id; turkeys, live, tic Id; dressed. 22c
ID; geese, live, 12c ID; dressed, 15c lb
Hides-Green, beef, &c lb; dry salt
ed cured, 6@6Ac Id; dry flint, 1Oc;
calfskins, green, &c; dry, 12c; dry
sheep pelts, 1Oc; kip, &c.
Timothy hay, SIG ton; grain hay
$13 ton; alfalfa, s1S ton; oats. SIZE
cwt; feed, wheat, $1.25 cwt; millina
wheat, 6S@7Oc cwt; whole barley
$1.10 cwt; whole corn, old. s1.5O cwt
new, $1.45 cwt.
Northwestern Wheat.
Portland, Ore.-Club, sic; bluestem
SIC; valley, Sic; red, zoe.
Tacoma, Wash.-Bluestem Sic.
club, SIC; red, SIC.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07

Motoring is now 80 popular in the
British navy that some officers carry
their cars afioat with them. The Auto
car says Lord Charles Beresford IL one
OF them
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-07
Armored Cruisers at seatt,.

The Colorado and the Pennsylvania
armored cruisers of the first class
have arrived at the navy yard. Puget
sound, for drydocking and repairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
h the carpet department Monday

All wool Insran Art Squares Mondy special sale $90o Rsg,lsy $500 Granite Art Squares Monday special $3o5 see;sl prices on Window Shades for this week These prices include the hanging free of charge
 zOc kpd this week 2sc; soc knd 3Se; 75e End & week 5oc this week $t.
 a T J .$I.25 Tapesty Bun cps pVssa EeF this week he yard trSn c 65e to n sss z fss M = . S1 Good Tspesty Bmsd sEl1 priced special for As 6e sale .. ... .......'. .$i3g0 Bsst Tapesuy BrusseH Rug, 9xl2: priced for $Ia5O Iananese Mainz by the roll including the laying $9gO Best China Mating by she Eon incadng the laying $Il45
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29

Bargains in the silk section
 600 yards new and solid colOred silk. fancy cheeks. stripes, plaids. and henngbOne effects etc. Values worth 65c special Monday ..............4 .45c
 42 to 52-nch high-class wool suitnss, all weayes and styles. Values from $l.OO to $I.5O Monday special ..................~ .S7 l-2c.
 300 yards solid ooIOred fancy figured nets. in blue. hello. green. grey. etc. Very hobby for waists and suits. Values worth soc and 65e special Monday 29c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
Special prices gloves and neckwear
Economy section bargains

Economy section bargalns Imported mercerized popEn. all leading cOlOrs dyed in the yarn. Excellent for waists and suits 35c value Monday special 7. ..,.i ....A..........z4c Extra smooth and pretty quality of English nain- sock. 36-inch width. z5c values Monday spe-
 Extra sheer quality of Persian lawn. B inches wide. Worth 25c Monday special ..........--...l9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29

Boys hishrads dress and school shoes velour and box calf. wei Ed and patent colt butchers. Selling Nf OS regularly up to $50 shis ssle special YseI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
Lot Mo-. }

Msses and chns school and dress shoes shown in heavy and light soes Both lace and button eaeet: also special lot with white snd fancy tops. Values selling reg (lEH ularIy up to $i.75 special price this sale T~T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
Our Washington Avenue Entrance

Is proving popular with the shopping public Scores of shoppers ind
 very pasgeway through Dexter Ave Note windows on Washington Ave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
Shopping at Knowles Monda,
Boys and children $ wear

Boys and children s wear
 This department the Washington Ave. store fairly esmns with this seasons for boys and little men, Su Eeer' overcoa cravne felt hats tams. cap fancy headwea swea gloves neckear Monday special values in suits from SZ5O .....".a........ ~'UVV Special prices gloves and neckwear
 Ladies 6d gloves hres-qusrer length. Price Monday. .$L39 Ladies f2 button kid gloves Regularly priced for $325 special Monday $29s New uching ee silk and linen collars Prices from z5c 9ee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-29
 Lot No. l
Lot No. 4

Misses and chdrens hishsrade dress and school sho
 patent colt black and kid Gun metal. and black e button and lace. Selling regularly up to $500 91 this sale ...... .-.,, ;.... .:....... 4p'''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-22

sued from the University of Chicago
Press. last evening. the professor says:
In the first place. there is prima facie
ground for the use in certain cases of
evangelisttc methods that look toward
sudden and profound upheavals of the
mind. But in the second place. there is
imperative ground for the careful elinina-
ton of such methods and for the general
use Of methods that look to more deliber.
ate and controlled reactions.
Confirmed drunkards as a class present
a field in which the former method seems
to be justified. The reason therefor Is
found in the same traits Of the drunkard' S
mind that enable specialists in nervous
diseases to overcome the drink habit by
suggestion
Prof. COe declares also that there is be-
ing developed a religious quackery. He
writes:
Wise religious leaders and workers take
advantage Of the ascertained facts, per-
ceiving that increased knowledge brings
increased power to influence men. I'm
wise leaders ard workers shun such
knowledge and as a cure there is growing
up religious quackery parallel to the
quackery that practices medicine but re-
fuses to be guided by medical science"