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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16

second year Of the entry, and that at
least one-fourth has been cultivated
beginning with the third year OF the
entry, and continuing to date OF fl
nal proof The law prohibits the
communication of either the original or
additional entries made under this
act.
Section 6 of the law relates exclu-
sively to lands in the state Of Utah
which do not have sufficient water
suitable for domestic purposes as to
render continuous residence possible.
Entrymen of such lands, after they
have been designated as coming with
In the provisions Of the act, will not
be required to prove continuous resi-
dence. but they must reside within
such a distance from the land enter
ed as will enable them to successfully
farm the same as required by the act.
Entries made under this section can
not be commuted. Entrymen must
show that not less than one-eighth of
the land entered was cultivated dur
ing the second year, not less than one
fourth during the third year and not
less than one-half during the fourth
and fifth years after entry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16

flee of the Kerr Clifford company
went to Barnhart this morning on
business for the company
Claude Sloan, a well-known young
farmer of the Echo country, came up
from that place last evening to attend
the regular meeting of the Elk's lodge.
Col. Will Moore of the Pacific
Coast Elevator company, is looking
after grain interests in the west end.
having gone down on the morning
train.
James NJ. Kyle of the Columbia
Land company. returned last even
ing from a business visit to Port
land and left this morning for the
new town of Stanfield.
Mrs. j. W. Maloney and sons Wayne
and Harold will arrive this evening,
being on their return from southern
California. where the family spent the
winter. Mr.. Maloney is already in the
city.
Jack Thatcher, the o. R. & n. en-
gineer who broke his leg at the To-
cal depot last January. is up from
Portland. He is able TO walk about
by the aid of cane, but will not re-
sumo his run for several days.
Ed Miller, formerly employed as
baggageman in the Northern Pa
cific depot, has gone to Spokane.
where he has accepted a position in
the orchestra in the Orpheum theater.
He has been succeeded at the depot
by Ivan Sturdivant.
Dudley Evans, the passenger brake
man who had such a narrow escape
from death by being knocked from a
passenger train on the mountain, re-
Gently, Is already able to be out on
the street and will soon be back on
duty. He carries his arm in a sling
as result Of the injury to his shoul-
der.
F. F. Wamsley, travelling freight
and passenger agent for the o. r. &
n. is in the city in an official capacity
and shaking hands with old friends. |
He was formerly local agent for the |
Northern Pacific, being at the same
time manager Of the Frazier theatre,
now the Oregon. Later he was local
agent for the o. r. .& n.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
FINED FOR SWEARING
AT JUDGE FTTZ GERALD

Louis Neil and Frank Balcomb, the
two young fellows accused of swear
ing at Judge Fitz Gerald on the street,
were given a trial before Judge HALEY
yesterday Neil, who is about 23
years of age was fined $25. Being
unable to liquidate he is now serv-
ing time in the city Jail. Balcomb,
who is 16, was fined $40, the fine be-
ing paid by his mother and sister.
At the conclusion of the trial,
Judge HALEY, as probate officer,
took Balcomb in charge on a truancy
charge. After giving the boy a lee
ture he was told to either have en-
ployment within "a hours, or go to
school.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
GENERAL APPERSON TALKS
TO LOCAL G. A. r.

General ]. T. Apperson of Oregon
City. department commander OF the
G. A. r. of Oregon, was the guest OF
the local post last evening and made
brief talk to the veterans who had
gathered at the office of Commander
Peter West. General Apperson is
known personally to every member of
the G. A. r. in the state and his
welcome to Pendleton was genuine.
Although "A years of age, the old
veteran is now on an official visit to
every post in Oregon. He came down
from Milton and Athena last evening
and has gone on east to La Grande,
Baker City and Ontario. He will also
go over into the Wallowa valley and
from there will go direct to The
Dalles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
CITY MAY TRY
ARTES|AN WELL
LATEST PROPOSITION
FOR BETTER SUPPLY
Members of Water Board Discuss
Plan for Sinking Well Though Sub
ject Has Never Been Taken up Of
ficially-Plan Proposed by Chair
man Brown-FavOrcd by Judge Fee.

To sink an artesan we'll in hopes
of getting a better water supply for
the city of Pendleton is the latest plan
proposed. 1t is a proposition that Is
thus far merely in the preliminary
stage, but the idea seems TO meet with
favor.
That they have been coSs,derlno
the advisability, IIr trying ior an artes.
ian wen Was admitted today by ]. T.
6E""n, chairman of the water COM
mission, ana by Judge James A. Fee,
member of the board. However
the subject has never been brought
before the board at any meeting.
In speaking Of the matter today
Judge Fee said that the idea of an ar
tesian wei had been suggested by Mr..
Brown several months ago. That was
before the passage Of the Smith law
providing for the creation Of artes-
ian well districts. Now that the law
has been passed the way will be made
easier for the commission should the
members decide to try for well.
In his interview this afternoon
Judge Fee intimated that the well
should be dug through the expendi-
ture OF money raised by subscription
or by taxation under the Smith law,
rather than at the direct expense Of
the water commission.
Thus far the subject has not been
considered at any great length by the
members Of the board nor has much
consideration been given to a location
for the well. It could be sunk near
the city and the water pumped into a
reservoir or else a location could be
chosen that would provide a gravity
system.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16

Four prisoners, three OF them un-
der sentence to the state penitentiary,
made an Intellectual attempt to
break out of the county Jail last eve-
ming The watchfulness of Sheriff
Taylor and his deputies. however, pre-
vented their getting very close to free
dom. Those implicated in the at
tempted break were Carl Palmer, AL
fred Crawford, Frank Hart and John
NJ. Major, alias Russell Smith, the lat
ter being colored.
Having stolen a caseknife from the
prison food, they made an improvis-
ed saw. With this they severed
lock which allowed them to get into
space from which they could reach
the brick wall. After putting the
lock together with piece OF tar soap,
Palmer concealed himself on top of
the cells while his cellmate made II
appear that he was in bed, when time
for locking up came.
The plan was for Palmer TO pick
his escape last night. while the 9TH
ers were to follow through the hole
he left, when they were turning into
te corridor this morning.
Before locking up the prisoners in
the cell for the night, however, Depu-
ty Bert Wilson made the usual care
full examination of all the locks and
bars, with the result that the one
which had been sawed off was quick
ly detected. Palmer was also missed
from his cell and was soon located.
Palmer and Major are the two fell
lows who burglarized the Elliott and
Tatom residences. The former was
given three years and the latter an in
determinate sentence. Crawford is |
under a two year sentence for rob-
bing a boxcar, while Hart has not
been sentenced, thaugh he entered |
plea of guilty to the charge of bur-
glarizing the Adams store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
DIR. BAKER, CANCER SPECIALIST
OakesdaIe. Wash

Is constantly removing cancers from
every part Of the body, mouth and
eye, with the most satisfactory re-
suits. without the use Of knife or x
Ray. I can regulate the strength Of
my remedy 10 suit the occasion. Can
refer you to parties treated. Mrs. L.
A. Chllders. Moscow, Idaho: Mr.. J. w.
Greer. johnson. Wash; John Batter
ton. Oakesdale, Wash; Mr.. Adams,
Spokane, Wash, and many others by
coming 10 Oakesdale and looking over
a long list who have been successfully
treated at my home.
DELAY Is DANGEROUS, come at
once and be treated.
CONSULTATION FREE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
PERSONAL
MENTION

E. T Young Of Echo, spent las
night in Pendleton.
H. H. Carter is up from Echo or
a brief business trip.
E. W. Mcmahon Of Echo, is a Pen.
dieton business visitor.
John Peebler went TO Echo this
morning to spend the day
H. Lyons Of Horseshoe Curve i:
transacting business in Pendleton to-
day.
Mrs. W. P. Shredder of North Va
kima. is a guest Of the Hotel Pendie-
ton.
Charles H. Green, the woolbuyer,
left on train No. this afternoon for
Portland.
DR.. H. E. Pinkerton. of the bureau
of animal industry. left this afternoon
for Arlington.
W. J. Clark Of the Clark Hardware
company. was a westbound passenger
on the morning train.
Henry Means left this morning for
Umatilla. to look after his business
interests az that point.
C. NJ. Lewis. formerly OF Helix. but
recently Of Holdman, is business
visitor in the city today.
County Commissioner Walker left
for his ranch near Echo this morn
ing, taking down some supplies.
DR.. Lynne K. Blakeslee is thinking
OF leaving in few days for a brief
visit TO Paso Robles. California.
DR.. D. C. McNabb has returned
from Portland where he attended a
meeting of the state veterinary
board.
Mrs Frank McKenzbie left this
morning for Hermiston, where she
will join her husband and reside in
future.
Mrs. James Gwinn went to Her
miston this morninS and will be the
guests Of friends in that place for a
few days.
Preston Lewis came over from La
Grande last wight and is staying at
the Hotel Pendleton while transacting
business here.
z. ". McComas, the grain buyer
and insurance man, is caring for
business interests in the west end of
the county today.
James H. Howard and wife of Ba-
ker City are registered at the Hotel
Pendleton, being here to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Morgan.
c. F. Vandewater, travelling freight
agent for the o. <. & N, is looking
after new business in the west end
Of Umatilla county today,
Miss Julia Hoalst, a sister of Mrs.
E. H. Houde Of this city, is now here
upon a visit from Sumpter, where she
has been serving as a nurse.
J. A. Montgomery Of the local Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
NEW DRY FARMING
REGULATIONS
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
RULES FOR LAND FILING
Secretary Of Interior BalIinger Adopts
Rules Regulating Taking OF Land
Under New $50 Acre Desert Land
Law-Applies TO All Mountain
States Except State OF Idaho-32O-
Acre Limit Is Opposed by Hepburn.

Washington, April 15.--Secretary OF
the Interior Ballinger has approved
regulations governing the filling and
perfecting of S2O-acre dry farm
homesteads under the act passed at
the recent regular session of con-
gress. The new law is applicable to
lands in Colorado, Montana, Nevada,
oregon, Utah, Washington, wyom-
ing, Arizona and New Mexico.
The regulations provide for the
making of entries for 800 acres of
non-mineral, non-tlmber. non-irri-
gable public land in the above named
states and territories only.
Non-Irrlgable Land Defined.
Non-irrigable land IS construed to
mean land which, as a rule. lacks
sufficient rainfall to produce agri-
cultural crops without the necessity
of resorting to unusual methods of
cultivation, such as dry farming.
Lands containing merchantable
timber, mineral lands or lands which
may be irrigated at reasonable cost
from any known source of water sup
ply, may not be entered under this
act; and no entry shall embrace in
the aggregate more than forty acres
Of land susceptible of irrigation from
national sources
Lands Will Be Listed.
Lands which are subject to entry
under this act will be designated as
such from time to time, and lists
thereof sent to the register and re-
ceiver of the proper local land office.
Until such lists have been received
by the local land officers no appli-
cation to enter will be received.
Entries must be in a reasonably
compact form, and in no case exceed
one and one-half miles in length.
Entrymen for lands heretofore enter
ed of character which would bring
them within the provisions Of this act,
may (if final proof has not been
made and upon the classification and
designation of their lands as falling
within the provisions of this acD,
make an additional entry, the aggre-
gate of both entries not to exceed 800
acres.
Cultivation Required.
Proofs must show that at least one
eighth of the area Of the entry has
been continuously cultivated to ag-
ricultural crops. beginning with the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
SNEAK THIEVES AT
WORK IN PENDLETON

Sneak thieves are evidently again
at work in Pendleton. The police
have been notified that some one en-
tered the house Of G. J. Mitchell, dur
ing the absence Of the occupants, and
carried off a small safety deposit box
containing about $57, the property Of
Mrs. Mitchell.
II IS also said that various articles
have been taken from the Hawthorne
school, during the past few days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
Big Night at the Grand.

Everything is ready at the Grand
for another big amateur night and
the management has spared no ex-
pense to make II a success. There
are five big acts on the program this
week besides the professional show.
a skating novelty act, an impersona-
ton OF Topsy monologuist. a dane
ing and singing speciality and buck
and wing dancing. Remember that
voting coupons are provided to vote
for the best amateur act on the pro-
gram and should then be given to
the usher.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST
BROTHER OF PROMINENT MAN

Seattle, April, 16.-Frederick NJ.
Newberry, a real estate dealer claim
ing 10 be a cousin to Truman Fl. New
berry, former secretary Of the navy, is
in Jail here in default Of two thous-
and dollars bail. He is accused Of
OBTAINING several girls under twelve
in his office, they making charges
against him. Newberry says he has
wife and family at Dayton, Ohio.
The maxlum penalty for the crime is
life imprisonment Newberry says 1t
is an attempt to blackmail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
"WHEN PATTY WENT TO
COLLEGE" Is ON TONIGHT

The amateur play when Patty
Went to College" will be presented
at the oregon theatre tonight by stu
dents Of the Pendleton academy. The
students have been drilling under the
direction Of C. ]. Mitchell, and are re-
ported to have a very interesting pro-
duction to present tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16

Wife (protesting) our
courtship you declared there was
nothing too good for me and now you
won't even buy me a new spring hat.
Hubby-That. my dear, is because
there is nothing in the hat line good
enough for yOu.-Baltimore Sun.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
Walla WalIa Auditor Here.

Auditor Swayze Of Walla Walla
county, Washington, has been in the
city for a couple of days on business
and was a caller at the court house
offices this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
FRANK KELLER DIES
AT HOSPITAL TODAY

Frank Keller, died at st. Anthony's
hospital this afternoon, death being
due to consumption. He was a broth
er OF Mrs. Albert Rhodes of this city
and has other relatives in Tacoma.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
Applications and proofs NAV be

made before the usual officers.
The first designation OF lands out
side of Wyoming will be made from
data now available in the course of
the next thirty days. and the lists OF
such lands forwarded to the respect
I've local land offices, within which
time the formal regulations will also
be issued.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
BREAK
FROM COUNTY JAIL
WATCHFULNESS OF SHERIFF
FRUSTRATES THE ATTEMPT

Prisoners Steal Caselnife from Res
taurant and Destroy Lock-One of
Number Manages to Be Locked
Outside-Lock is Destroyed-Plan
TO Dig Through Brick Wall-Dis-
covered In Time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16

Much OF our reasoning is a blottng
out of the stars by shutting our eyes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-16
Cultivation Required

CuHIIFUtTOf' ISO4uIHCHs
Proofs must show that at least one
eighth of the area Of the entry has
been continuously cultivated to ag-
ricultural crops, beginning with the
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-19
WANT new LAND DIS
IRICT AT MARMAR1H
Reported That Marmarth Wants to
be the Center Of a New
Land District

That steps have been taken for
the formation Of a new land dis
trict in western North Dakota,
was the statement made by E. L..
illness, the Marmarth land man,
who wes in Dickinson the first of
the week, says the Dickinson Press.
According to Mr.. illness, the plan
is to locate the new office at Mar
marth. The district would in
clude a small corner of the Dickin-
son district, a portion Of Billings
and Bowman counties. To this
would be added a part Of the Lem
mon district, the northern portion
of Butte county, and quite section
of the Miles City district in Mont.
The reasons for the change which
those who are backing the scheme
are putting up are that it is too
great a hardship for people in
Marmarth and vicinity to come
to Dickinson to transact their land
business and that Marmarth is
more centrally located to all this
territory than either Lennon.
Miles City or Dickinson. The Lem
mon district extends to within al
most a mile of Marmarth on the
south. The authorities at Wash
ington have not yet given any
opinion in the matter.
It is believed that the formation
of a new land district with Belle
Fourche as the central point will
effect the Marmarth proposition.
Belle Fourche district is practical
ly assured as the bill has passed
the senate and gone to the presi-
dent for his signature.
Montana will no doubt object to
any change as more Montana land
would come into the new district
than North or South Dakota land.
Then too, it is unusual for land
district to include territory in
three states. The Lennon district,
which takes in part of North and
South Dakota, was established
without a precedent. It is gener-
ally the opinion that the Marmarth
proposition will not stand much
show Of becoming a reality.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-19
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
In Session at Medora, February II
convened Again Yesterday,
February 18th

Medora, N. D., Feb. IL, 1909.
County commissioners convened
persuant to adjournment of Jan.
7th, 1909. The 18th being a legal
holiday the Board on motion ad-
journed to meet Feb. 18th, 1909.
Feb. 18th, 1909. Board convened
persuant to adjournment Of Feb.
18th at 9:30 a. m. Present j. w.
Follis and F. E. Gorham.
j. H. Christianson appeared be-
fore the Board and stated that he
considered his valuation too high,
but upon investigation decided not
to ask for an abatement.
IL o'clock noon Board on motion
adjourned to meet at 1870 p. m.
1870 p. M, Board convened per-
suant to adjournment, present j.
B. Stoddard, F. E. Gorham and J..
w. Follis.
Minutes Of last meeting read and
on motion approved.
The Board then proceeded to op-
en- bids for two bridges, one across
the Cannon Ball river between Sec
tions 26 and 27, in township 1876,
range SO, length of bridge SO feet.
And one fifty foot bridge across
Philbrick creek between sections
10 and II in township 1876. range SO.
The following bids were received:
Aslak o. Nasset, 81, 1875, for
two bridges. Burgess and Nichols,
$3.50, per lineal foot Of bridge.
The Hennipen Bridge Co., 1875,
per lneal foot of bridge. Mpls.
Bridge and Iron Co., $996.00 for
two bridges.
After discussing the several Bids
and plans, the contract was on mo-
tion awarded to Aslak O. Nasset
for the sum Of 81, 1875
6o'clock p. m. the Board on mo-
tion adjourned to meet at 9:3O q.
m. Feb. 18, 1909.
J. A McGregor, County Auditor.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-19
FORMER BEACHIIE'S CASE
AWAITS DISTRICT COURT

The concluding testimony in the
Gleason typewriter case which
occupied the attention Of the court
and legal circles most of last week,
was heard Saturday morning. The
testimony was completed by Sat-
urday noon and Justice A. P. Fol-
som gave his decision at 1:3O in
the afternoon. He announced that
the evidence of the state was sffi-
cient to bind the defendant, M. j.
Gleason, charged with the larceny
of typewriter and fixtures from
the office of Sheriff j. A. Wiech.
over to district court. The judge
accepted the same bond Of $500 un-
der which Gleason had previously
been placed.
The decision was far from satis-
factory to the defendants attor-
neys, H. C. Berry and j. E. Mes
sersmith, and Mr.. Berry was es-
pecially vehement in his protest.
The decision could not have been
more unfavorable to his clients
interests, for had Gleason been
placed under larger bonds and
jailed, by means Of a writ Of hab-
eas corpus his release could have
been secured and new trial pro-
ceedings instituted at once.
As it is now it will be necessary
to wait until the next term Of
district court.-Dickinson Press.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-19
MORE LOCAL ITEMS


j. A. McGregor and A. D. Ferris
were up from Medora last. Tuesday
and attended the Masonic meeting
here in the evening.
The first rain this summer fell
last Wednesday and last winters
snow rapidly disappeared-the
most Of it. The Golden Valley is
one Of the few places in this north
ern country where the people enjoy
summer all winter.
Mrs. L. w. Richards and son re-
turned last Saturday from an ex-
tended visit in Minneapolis and
other points. Like all others that
have visited the east this winter,
they were glad to get back and get
taste Of good weather.
Geo. B. Still is enjoying visit
from his brother who came up
from Parker, S. Dak., where he is
in the grain business. Mr.. Still
reports lots Of bad weather on the
way up and was rather surprised
to find such pleasant weather here.
s. B. Chappell has advertised
another horse sale at Beach for to-
morrow, and Ulfers & Merrill are
shipping in a carload Of eastern
mares which they will have on sale
after, March 1st. The farmers
should be able to get all the horses
they need this year as horse sales
have been numerous.
Beach has two new realestate
firms. ] R. Waters, of Minot, has
opened an Office here and is at
present located in the Heath build
ing just west of the postoffice. B..
T. Piesik, of Minnesota, who re-
Gently purchased the Taylor or op-
era house building, has opened
land Office under the name Of
Piesik Land & Loan Company with
Offices on the second floor of the
building.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-19
EL a;Tl0N next
:: : !EsDAY, 23RD
To " on the Question Of Issuing
BQ 81 to the Amount Of $3,.
600 for Ten Years

An election will be held next
Tuesday to vote on the question Of
bonding the village Of Beach for
So, 600 for ten years, for the pur-
pose Of taking up the present in
debtedness Of about $1,000, for
further improving the streets and
to buy fire apparatus.
The question is now being aggi-
tated as to whether it is advisable
to bond the village at this time.
There will be about 81, 500 collected
for taxes this year and this will
take up over half the indebtedness,
and next year the balance can easily
be wiped out, with money to spare.
This means that we can pay our
debts in two years and have money
left over without bonding. Why
then should we bond the village
for ten years?
There is only one thing the viii
lage really needs and that's fire
protection. We need this badly,
but this can be looked after, and
should be. by the commercial club
and in more satisfactory man
ner. And again, if we bond, have
we any assurance that we will get
the fire protection.
Let's stick pin into the slum-
bering commercial club, hollo fire
in it's ears, pay our debts and vote
no bonds next Tuesday.