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Pabllahod Krarr Friday Morning.
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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
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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
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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,
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