The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909, August 29, 1902, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textm mm m Pabllahod Krarr Friday Morning. A. S. B LI TON. A Bedford, Friday, August 2, 1902 I WAS BORN TO HUSTLE. He la ol fow days; but ulM a plenty, SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR la the Postofflee at MedfordOrcon u Second Olasn Mall Matter. Imitators of the outlaw, Tracji tve springing up all over the country, but so far they have either Seen "removed" or landed in prieon with d is pat oh, There are two fusion parties in Xansas. The Democrats and Pop ulists have made a fusion with each ctber, and the Republicans have joined with their old friend "Gen ml Prosperity," and with the - assistance of big crops throughout ibd state will give the Deme-Pops onsiderable trouble. The calam ity howler is out of a job in Kansas this year. The relatives of Mrs. Chas. Fair Mty that they will be satisfied with ler estate, and will make no fight fir a share in that of her husband. They may mean that now, but the goeiession of riches almost invari ably breeds the desire for more and ft may be that they will change titeir minds when they find them selves in possession of wealth, with chances to get more. Ovr own" Binger Hermann is with us again. It rejoices our souls so lees than his that in Oregon! owl the pillars of a fame that reach ap even to the Nation's high coun oils. These were humble beginnings) We in Oregon, and we feel all the lambler when he deigns to move among us. It gratifies us also that we can be to him the means of Mgher greatness. Portland Ore gpnian. 1 ne inauguration or a Scheme Which, Com pleted, Will Mean Much ' for Southern Oregon. ' - ' T.. TT: 1 n t. - Ana uuivcus&i reace union ai Mystic, Conn., denounces the Army nd Navy maneuvers as "increasing tie military spirit and fastening dependence on carnal weapons." The respectable old parties : who compose the Peace Union may be Kght in theory, but, until the mil lenium comes, in practice they are awy off. So far the process of the "Jamb lying down with the lion" ias only been accomplished with the lamb inside the lion, and a 'aation without military spiiit and Inowledge of 'carnal weapons" would be in these days very much Bke the aforesaid lamb vide China. The naval maneuvers on the Sew England coast, engaged in by &o squadrons of the U. S. navy, one seeking to effect a landing and sue otner to prevent it, resulted in the capture of the attacking force, 4bns demonstrating, theoretically, 4be feasibility of protecting that oast. But one cannot help think ig that a squadron of fleet vessels commanded by almost any of our prominent naval officers could, in lime of war, make things decidedly interesting for some of the coast cities which have not adequatejand defenses in epite of a protecKne 3eet. Theory and practice are sometimes at wide variance in war. Spain's fleet on paper was equal, if aot superior, to ours in 1898, but sefore the close of the year had eased to exipt. The dedicatory exorcises of the dam 01 tbe Condor Water Ss Power Co.. at Tolo, which will take placo on Monday, September 1st, bids fair to make a now era In the development ot Southern Oregon, if the enterprise as planned reaches completion. The dam which will bo dedicated crosses Rogue river and Is deslgued primarily to oreate a lako covering low ground above, comprising some 600 aores. By means of a ditch leading from this dam the company ezpeots to develop I tn mouse power. It is estimated that 6000 horse power oould be had if needed. To start with the company will put in a plant oapablo of develop ing 1000 horse-power for immediate use. From this plant eleotrio light and power can be furnished to every town In the valley at probably less expense than it is now furnished. Besides this it is intended to ereot a large box faotory and sawmill which is likely to become the main part of the enterprise. Combining the nearest rail way point to the vast timber belt of tipper Rogue river with the immense power capable ot being generated by the waters ot that stream, which will also be made to furnish transportation for the logs, the projeot looks like a feasible one, if sufficient oapital is be hind it to make it a success. It is o'almcd that the company has all the funds necessary. They have no stock tor sale and are asking no local assist ance. The formal dedication of the dam is held merely to allow tbe people to bo- acquainted with the magnitude of the undertaking. Every preparation has been made for the oomfort and enjoyment of those at tending, and as the day is Labor Day and a statu holiday every one who pos sibly can should attend. iscd to oouio over and .make peace. Next morning the Indiana uarao over and prepared for a fight, and, discover ing they wore on tho warpath with guns and bows and arrows all drawn ready to shoot, "Ad" Miller and Sam Grubbe shot two Indians. Tho rest of tho band retreated to Door orook, This was lu tho fall of 1853, tho time ot tho killing the tlrst Indians by whites in tho Illinois valley. This trouble was the commencement and cause of the Koguu Rlvor Indian war. Going to Have a Uualneaa College Origin of the Rogue River War. THE VOICE OF SYrtPATHY aSone will not cure jour sprains, acbee eats or braises, but any one of our lini ments; embrocations or salves will work wonders. We also carry good things lor ineect and motquilo bites, for sun burn, etc. Before leaving for the country get a supply, STRAWS DRUO STORE. Medford, Oregon Luther Hasbrouck, who was among those to first discover gold in Southern Oregon, gives an Interesting account the origin of the Rogue River war the Oregonian of August 24 Ih. His party consisted of himself, Nathan Giles, Moses Dusenbury, George Wells, Henry Lawrence, John Collins, John Twentyman and Capt. Jennings. After prospecting In Jackson County, Oregon and afterward on tbe Klamath, Siskiyou County, Calif ., the party re- crossed tbe Siskiyous and followed the Illinois river (which stream they named ) to its junction with Josephine creek where tbey found good diggings and did the first mining in Josephine County and were the first white men in the Illinois valley. Soon after four of tbe party made a trip to Shasta City Calif., for provisions. They were gone twenty-one days and when they re turned found a thriving mining camp, where they had left their partners There were probably 2000 people in the valley at that time. Mr. Hasbrouck says the Indians were troublesome at all times and tells of the commencement of the war as follows : "I presume there are some of the old settlers still living In Oregon that have a remembrance of the Rogue River In dian war, but probably few know the cause of this, war, that led many brave pioneers of the Golden West to shed their blood for home, family and pro. tection. In the fall of 1850, Luther Hasbrouck went into partnership with Samuel Grubbe, John Twi9t and Ad Miller in the general merchandise and butchering business. The partnership continued for nearly two years, and the business was sold out to Mr. Derby sheer, who continued it. Just before selling out to Derbysbeer, the company bad some cattle Btolen by tbe Illinois Valley Indians, and they were caught with tbe meat in baskets, going to Deer creek. On being overtaken, the In dians left their baskets and ran. Sam Grubbe went over to Deer creek tho next day and saw old Chief John, ol the Illinois valley indiane, and tried to arrange a settlement. Chief John and the braves promised to come over tbe next day to tbe store and get their baskets and make things right. The next day sixteen bucks came over on tbe ridge near tbe store. Sam Grubbe undertook to approach them and, give them some blankets that were left with tbe baskets containing the stolen meat, when all at once the sixteen Indians turned loose and shot at Grnbbe. They shot through his clothes and blankets, Dut aid not wound him. Tbe Indians then fled back to Deer creek. Sam Grubbe was a verv anprv man after this occurrence, and swore he would have revenge. ' The next morning be insisted that four of the party should go over to Deer creek and have a talk with Chief John. The rest of the company said no, as it, was a dangerous trip and refused, and lie went alone. Old John, the chief, nrom- It will be remembered that a few weoka since Prof. Sweet, president of the Santa Rosa Business College, vis. ited Medford with u view to tho estab lishment of a business college hure, His observations about our town con vinced him that there was a tine open, ing for an institution of that klud and he at once decided to recommend tho location to a friend ot bis and a graduate of his oollege. Ho did so recommend and the college is to bo established The following letter to This Mait. from Prof. Sweet is self-explanatory: Santa Rosa. Calif.. Auir. 21. lixia. ma. a. a. oi.iton, Medford, Ore. Dkah Sir: I bad an interview with Mr. Jas. A. Peoples, tho young man of whom I spoke in regard to the matter ot taking hold of a business college proposition at Medford. Ho had sums other business arrangements that he had to dlsoose of before he onulcl o-ivn n definite answer. I have just received a leiepuoae message irom mm in regard to tbe matter aai he thinks that he will accept tho proposition and be with you as eany as possible this fall. I have advised him to write to you in re gara to me matter. All that I can do is to sneak a irood word for the young man. Mr. Peonlna is the gentleman whom I recommended to you when I saw you in Medford. He baa had considerable experience. Is a marriea man ana is considered level headed. His integrity and moral char acter are above questiou. I think that the Medford people will be highly pleased to have a young man of his sterling oharaoter come to settle among them. It I can do anything to promote toe project in any way, command me. blncorolv Yours. J. S. Swkct, While it is true that this college will not in any way be connected with tho Santa Rosa college, it is quite as true that Prof. Sweot has taken an interest in the matter and it is not Improbable that this eminent educator will, to some extent, have a hand In the guidance and management of the Medford college. THE Mait. fully realizes the impor, tanoe of the establishment of ao intuitu. tion of this nature in our citv as well as its necessity 10 the community, and taese columns, win put lorth every possible effort to make the project success, and we ask of every friend of the olty and business education to lend their heartiest support to the college. We do not understand that any sub sidy is asked for. A letter received yesterday from Prof. Peoples states that be has about decided to take up the matter here He wants to rent a cottage in Medford for himself and family, and the general tone of his letter seems to indicate that be moans business and intends to estab lish a good school here Some Bargains. Summer Skirts, Best Quality in Duck and Crash, U6 cents and up, Shirtwaists, Good Selections In Whlto and Colors at Oust. Theso Aro Bargains. Children's Ready Made Dresses, Dimity, Gingham and Calico In nil Colors, for ages 1 to 13 yoars. Children's White Aprons, Plain and Trimmed, all slues ami aro bargains In quality ami prlco, School Supplies, Big, New Stock of Tablets Ponolls, Ink, Note Books, oto, Lunch Baskets, both Imitation Leather and Chip. 1 WE LEAD ON LOW PRICES. The Racket Store H. B. NYE, Proprietor. fhe University of Oregon EUOENE, OREOON Tho llrst Simulator, Session IIHIIMI, openn Wednesday, Suplatubor 17th. Tho following Schools mill Colleges aro comprised In tho University Graduate Hcliool, Uollogaaf LUoraluro, Hnloiico mid Arts, t'nllego of Hclmioo and r'ngiiiuurlug, University Aondumy, School of MuhIi- i-IiiioI of Mudlulno, Suhuul of Law, Tuition free, excepting Helionli- nl Law, Modloliio and Mvsiu. (Inoldmilnl loo $10, Sludont-Body tux i'J fit) pur year.) Cost of living from f 100 to fc!0U per year. Kor catalogue, address ltuglstrar ol the University, Kiigenp, Oregon I SELL GROCERIES, CAMPERS' SUPPLIES Hay and drain always on Hand Will buv or loll tlmlisr rind liinnhiii In ml tor small oouiintsslon. Kino nlook much ml aovoml (arms (or hIo new. Wrlio mo Yours or iiiioiiiohs STAN. AIKEN, Prospect, Oregon rvyvvvirwyvvvvvvvvYvvyyvvvvvyvyvvyvvvvvvvH VISIT THE COAST. To Pension Old Employes. The Mail is informed on good au thority that Mr. Harriman, manager ol tbe western lines, is just now consid ering a proposition much in vogue with eastern railroads, namely tbe pension lng ofr of veteran employes who have turned gray In their service. This would mean that the grizzled employes whether at the throttle or poring over the agent's desk or conducting a train, will on reaching the age of 60 years after long and faithful service be placed on tbe retired list and draw half nav for the remainder of his days. On many of the eastern roads this plan has been In vogue for many years. This brings to mind tbe fact that Medford has a veteran employe of the Southern PacIQc in the person of W. Liopincott, who bas been in tho employ of tbe Southern Pacific Co. for wenty-three years. While he is not now within reach of the sixty year re tiring limit by ten years it is not im probable that he -vlll reach the sixty year mark and still be in tbe employ of tbe company and entitled to honor able retirement on tbe half pay basis. Mr. Lippincott has served as ogent in Medford for eleven years. When he was first assigned to bis position here mself and one assistant did all the work required of them and had time to go fishing nights and Sundays. Now there are five employes at the depot and they are all working overtime The business of the railroad company at this place has increased from that of small unimportant station to that of place with city pretensions and tho business Is still growing. The next eleven years wil) show a far greater In crease in all business of tbe olty than the past eleven have. There is no questioning Modford's Importance as a commercial city It is of no small im portance now and each twelve months marks an increase in the volume of business transactions. The die has been cast and Medford Is the star business center of the great Rogue river valley. San Francisco, Aug. 25 United btates Senator A. G. Foster, of Washington, who is in thid oity, is authority for the statement that President Roosevelt' will visit this coast next fall. 1 he Chief Execu tive will be accompanied by his wife and family, and will remain it is said, in San Franoisco for at least three days. Senator Foster is on his way to Honolulu, where he will meet other members of a committee appointed to look into affairs of the crown lands. He expeots the arri val of Senator Mitchell todav. In speaking of the intended visit of President Roosevelt to San Fran cisco and the Pacifio Coast in gene ral, Senator Foster stated 'that af fairs are at present being arranged for the proposed trip. The Presi dent will visit, during his tour, all cities by the way of Washington and Montana, and will return via the Union Pacifio. The "Maud Muller, on a Summer day, Halted tho meadow, sweet with hay." Boforo It comos tlmo for you to do likewise Buy Your Having Tools Then after harvest, take a rust and go to tho hills, but be sure you Get Your Camo Outfit Sr.'S.",";,"8" H. Q. Nicholson Spend Your Vacation at the Colestin Mineral Springs Eh Rl TI10 Popular Summor ltoRort in tho Siskiyou Mountains 3.00 pr Dx Camping Privllatf w-r na v Rvr wwet lor nvni H3 new first-class battle ship Maine had a successful trial trip on tbe 23d, making an average speed of 18.3 knots an hour. This speed gives her the distinction of being the fastest as well as one of tbe most powerful ships in the Navy, and if the necessity should arise will cause her opponent to remem ber the Maine. PARK AND WASHINGTON, PORTLAND, ORCOON The school where thorough work is done; where the reason is always given; where confidence is developed; where bookkeeping is taught exactly as books are kept In business ; where shorthand is made easy where penmanship Is at its best ; where hundreds of bookkeepers and stenographers have been educated for success in life; where thousands more will be. Open all the year. Catalogue free. A. P. ARMSTRONG, LL. B.', PRINCIPAL VALUE OP OREGON TIMBER. Hon. Thomaa H. Tonsue Talla ot tha PrtMnl im Proapectlva Valua ol tho Timber Land ol Thlt Juu, Considerable is being said about this or that candidate's ohance for success for election to the U. S. senate by the legislature which meets in January, but so far no body seems to be interested in legis lation for the good of the commu nity, which it will be the duty of that body to enaot. Everything is subordinated to the personal ambi tion of the men who seek to repre sent Oregon in the national senate, and, of course, success or failure of bills introduced will depend upon the outcome of the senatorial fight, The time of the men eleoted by the people to transact the business of the state will be taken up in the performance of a duty which should be done by the people at the polls. There is no stronger argument in favor of the election of senators by direct vote of the popple, than tho useless frittering away of time and money when a senatorial cor.test is on hand, even when it does not re sult in a deadlock and a hold-up of cue legislature, as is frequently the case. Stock Ranch for Rent. Wanted Man and wife: man to driva and tako care of horses, woman to cook and do general housework. Address Da. C. R. Ray. Tolo, Oregon. T am offering for rent thn .Tna. A. Orain stock ranch, containing 1440 acres, situated six miles east of Medford. About HOOacren In nasturo. romalndar hay land, all foncod, thrco good barns and fairly good house. Will ront for three or four years. Will also Include Dead Indian summer ranzo of 120 acres fine range adjoining. J. W. Cox, Medford, Oregon, "There is ono thing I want to Impron upon tho people of Oregon," says th Hon. Thomaa H. Tonituo, "and that Is for them to be oareful not to thro away their timber lands. They aro fast becoming of groat valuo, and tho duy Is not far distant when their owners will be as Independent as tho million aires. That day will bn when the lum berlnz men aro knocking at their door, ready and willing to pay any price for tb Is timber. "Do you know that lioro In the North wast are tho virgin forosts of the coun try; hore is practically tho only placo in tbe United States whero oan bo found timber untouched by tho woodmon, Nearly every other section has boon ont over, and now tho crop is wbat might bo called socoud growth. "In Wisconsin they aro paying S10 or $15 per thousand for stum pano. Do you know what that menus here? Why one-half that prlco is a fortuno to the man who holds a 100-ocro claim, if ho has that olalm fifteen years hnco, I honestly believe that he will not havo to worry about his future lifo. "Now In these stutos that aro oallcd lumbering states tho timber Is small and we bore would not uso it for Are, wood. Bumo lima ago while In tho EaHt, I road an account of a lumber mill being burned, and the newspapers laid groat stress upon tho destruction of a plocoof lumber twonty-sovon Inches broad and two inchos thick. Trees yielding lumber over eighteen inches brond had almost onllroly disappoarod Now what do wa In Oregon think of a thing of that kind. We can gut scrub pines that will yield lurgor lumber than that. Thore Is no uso tulking, I do not Ilka to sco our pnoplo throw away grand opportunities like this. "Another thing, I think thoro is an unwarranted waBte of lumbar around tho mill yards. Some day that sumo refuse they throw away will be as valu. able as tho groat tlmbors they are now turning out. I wUh thore could bo something done to prevent this thought less waBto." II you ro troubled with, Impure blood, Irnll ont'.'d by union, uliiiplan, 1io(lnoh!, olo., we would rocmnmonrl Acker's Hlood lillilr, which wo Hell under a partitive Diinruntoo. It will n. ways ouro HerornloUHor Syphilitic polrons mid all blood dlnonaon. co ots. und Sl.oo. Medford Drug Co., Druicglriti Southern Oregon State Normal. The Southern Orogon Suite Normal Sohool Is making thorough preparation for tho coming year's work. Tho build ings aro bnlng rirmndelud und repaired, and extennlvo additions 10 tho chemical and phynicul department am being made. Tho fneul'.y Is computed of strong U-achora oonrworalud to tho work, auduiioh department Is In tho bunds of a specialist. A year's courso In Lntln and In Koo nomlus has boon addod to furlher pro pare Urneliern for Inch aehnnl trnrlr Tho training department will bo espe cially strong. A man of splendid odu cntlon and wldo experience will bo at tno ncud of th In denarlmunt. Mnnh t- tentinn will bo given to oratory, and utlilotlcs will bo made nrnniinnnt. Thn olllzoiis of Ashland havo guaranteed some 200 as prizes for excellence In thene linen. Tho Uitv Llhrurv nf 9nnn volumes Is thrown open to students of the limtiliition. Hoard and lodging can ba hail at from 2.l nnr wnnlr in a.1 Climate healthv. Cnurnftn il v nrnnt I. 011I and oxhaustlvo. For catalnguo of announcements, wrlto B. V. Mulkov. Pronldunt, or Clifford Thoinai., Soore tary, Ashland, Oitogun. For Kent- Farm containing 204 acres 215 undor piow; wutor piped to house ; two good uuni, kudu iiouso. Hituulod noa ent. Inqiilro of 14, urogon. noar Tnl- E. Miner, Gold Mill, For Sale, Steam nowar shlna-ln mill nlnni. nil comploto, 20 par day. Wrlto nuickly. 11 you want It. ITARKY TaYi.ou, Box 11, Woodvllle, Orogon. GOOD MENWANTED. Good laborers and tnnmntma nnn an. ouro employment at any tlmo at Pish ihhu uiion camp, tnroo miles above I3rownahnro. Wmrni ai ir. board M.25 por woek. ' ; D. E. Mortrtlfl, Superintendent of Construction. OIIT Keep Out the Wet SAWYER'S EjiMliUr Drul CLOTHING ,,..rJ'"."' '!' J"(orll .nil tml wnlorprool. Maiiu to lUud wit r runt mi wniar proof. um rwuBiient worn nnn wtlinr. doy,T0t!,.t1r I. I. Mlorina Packing Co., Iti In, lninili, " " Jf K,YEP A SON. 8.1. Mfra. . vaiuriOS, ilUI,