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Oregon ingiuncai society City Hail JACKSONVILLE OREGON, JANUARY 11. 191 J NO. 36 ACCOUNTS SHOW SHORTAGE 1st with but $79,214,50, the overplus $21,379.07 Disappears W. A. Jones Makes Deficiency Good. I > i >r ( j.. , H- COUNCIL MEàTING i being money on hands for which receipts had not been written. I was I satisfied that he actually had the county’s money safely in the banks and treasury. I notice, however, that the deposits were made July 2nd which in event the money deposited was drawn from the bank that day, would diminish his balance on hand of actual cash, and actual bank balances, by that amount. That however, does not af feet this repoit in any way.” ^Ex-Sheriff Jones and R. B. Dow still have a desk in the sheriff’s office and are going over the books together in hopes that a careful examination will reveal clerical errors that will ac count for the shortage. a ■ o A decided sensation was caused the latter part of last week when the in- formation was given out that the sheriff’s office was short over $20,000 in its accounts, since which time spec ulation has been rife and any number of theories advanced to account for the shortage. Retiring Sheriff W. A. Jones promptly made the deficiency good, mortgaging property owned by himself and his mother in order to Dynamite Piani Under Barn raise the money. Mr. Jones’ state ment that he knew nothing of such a shortage prior to Dec. 26th is accepted Grant Garrison, of Gold Hill, without question by those know him. and his action in making good the thanking providmee for the lucky I shortage without accusation or quibble termination of an attempt to wreck his barn by dynamite. Sunday morning, of any kind is widely commended. Mr. Jones says he has no idea where while choring around the premises, or how the money went, as the hand Mr. Harrison noted a coil of fuse, such ling of tax money’s was left by him in is is used in blasting operations, the hands of his chief deputy, R. B. iruding from a dust heap beniath Dow. in whose integrity he had, and corner of his barn. Presumably still has, the utmost confidence. The coil had been scratched Out by money was kept in a safe in the county | chickens. Investigating the clerk’s office to which there were but discovered that it had been ignited i three keys—one held by Jones, one by ■ and completely burned, and further Dow and one by County Clerk Cole- search discovered seven sticks of man. namite, carefullj’ packed down Apparently Expert J. H. Wilson, who recently covered by sa king, exported the county books is of the j fuse had set off the cap, which was opinion that the money did not disap not found, but for some unknown rea- pear at once but in small amounts ex son the powder had failed to respond. tending through several years. His cwn As several heavy frosts have been ex- The state of Oregon was fully repre booths were Messrs. O. E. Freytag of (luring tlie course of the land show. words are as follows: perienced ( f late it is thought that ÜK sented at the Northwest Products Exposi Oregon City, J. E. Sawhill of Bend, and Thousands of booklets, leaflets and fold ”1 will st-ite that in my own opinion sticks were frozen nt the time of tlu tion by the finest collections of fruits, M. J. Duryea of Eugene, Oregon. grasses and vegetables that the All three gentlemen were prominent ers of handsome appearance were dis the bulk of these delinquencies oc- attempt, in which condition it is noi grains, state has ever sent East to an industrial speakers at banquets given by the Min tributed to the land seekers who crowded cui red prior to 1912. On January 1st infrequently uiflieult to cause an ex and agricultural show. In charge of the neapolis Civic and Commerce Association the show during the entire two weeks. lJli. I had against the sheriff $21,095.01 plosion. Directly above the piant anu these amounts were deposited be were the stalls of Mr. Harrison’s team A W COU T IN C.IA a GE ELUELESGE DEAL 0 1 Gold Ray Poni Fiozen tween January 18th, 1912 and April and had the apparent plan not mis I 13th, 1912. There were late collections carried, these would have undoubtedly I a number of months prior to January! met death in the complete demolition Rogue River at the mill ponl near ! 1st, 1912. At tde time the money was of the barn. The struiture is but a th dam nt Gol I Ray w is frozen over County 0 fce.s $w rn in Mon For Props ty Value! at $1,009, deposited taxes for 1911 were coming! few steps removed from dweilii g I thick enough for skating for the first day. New Ru es in ^rdir. COO, Eastern Copper In in freely, and the sheriff had on hands houses, which would also have been I time in years Monday. Water in the a iaige sum of money from 1911 col endangered by the terrific blast. The j flumes at the California-Orejon Power ter s s I.ispee \ lections. It became known that this discovery was reported to the authori I company’s power plant was frozen solid Every county officer ilecte las* shortage was evident January 1st. 1J»12 ties, and an investigation will be made and cauS'-d the co npanf some worry Nov/mber, with the exeepti ■ 1 of Ntgo mtions for the s lie of the Blue as soon as my report was published to trace the dynamite to its point of i and extra work. In Medford the main Sheriff Aug. D. Singler, was «won ar.d consequently I came down to Jack- kale by the datings which ale upon damage occasioned by the cold wn at into office Monday’. Owing to to- Le-'ge mirv, or ned bv the Americano si nville in June 1912 voluntarily to in each stick. Mr. Harrison has no the ^Sparta building «'here pipes buroted tact that the sheriff’s bond had b • > company, R. S. Towne bolding the vestigate to the first of July, at which opinion to offer as to the perpetrator, on the second floor and 11 aided the raised by the county court from $10,09), control ing interest, are ««id to b Monday an auto p irti time the sheriff and treasurer both stating that ro enmity exists to his building, staining plaster on the ground - the amount furnished by Mr. binder’ under way. showed me statements from their knowledge that would prompt so floor. In many neighborhoods water | predecessor, W. A. Jones, to $15, vO, consisting of II. C. R i««o|l of Mm banks showing the deposits to their: cowardly an attempt at reprisal.- Gold fr.ze in the gas mains and shut off the Mr. Singler was nit s.vori ii until qu-it.', Mich., ripresoitlng large favqr July 1st, 1912. The sheriff show- ' Hill News. supply of gas. ! later in the week. In his capacity as tax holders of copper property in the L e Except fora small channel in mid .collector Mr. Sin ;ler is require 1 to give Superior district, J. F. Reddy, A. I. ed me bank balances of $63,943.48 cash ♦x? « st ream Bear creek was fr z.n over j [ a $40,000 surety bond, which is a raise of Jones, who is ieterested in the Copp r and currency and checks $2,695.55 and j $29,000 ovbr the bond required of ex- King group, Maker McCallum a two deposits dated lune 26th and 29th The American Bonding Co. of Balti Monday. Tribune. ! Sheriff Jones, t tie . ( unty hov. ever pay Roger S. Bennett, left Medford fort i according to the sheriff’s deposit book ! more i will go on your bond and write Blue Ledge, where they wer ■ sho t F>r the next sixty days, 25 per cent, ing the premium on the $40,000 bond. aggregating $13.460.19 or a total of i burglary I insurance. off on all wall paper. Fred J. Fick. Sotpe friction occured between the over the propelty by Superintende $80,099.53. 1 had him charged on July D. W. B agshaw . Agent. county c< urt and Sheriff Singler over F. W. Carnahan. The Blue Ledge mine 1 is 1115,00. the matter of the a| pointment of W’ ■3B. nr«* «■ R. Coleman s clint deputy n the tons of ore blocked out, which «(cod sheidf’s office, County Judge Tou ing to ex) ert opinion carries values o Velle refusing to approve the appoint- 115 per ton. 'The mine wan operated im nt of Mr. Coleman. The matter is up until a couple of years ago, when still unsettled, but it is hoped an it was shut down mainly >.n account of amicable understanding may be reach lack of l ransportatimi facilities. The B.ue Ledge is credited with being one ed. The new county court, consisting of of the most valuable mining properties Judge F. L. TouVeile, and commission in the west, the present owners put ers W. C. Leever of Central l’oint and ting a figure of $1,000,000 on their J. C. Smith of Rogue River, in session holdings. Mr. Russell it is understood will this week instituted a number of r - forms in the court house, including the make a complete report on the mine proper observance of stated office | and will also secure specimens of the hours, a concentration of authority in [ore to take with him on his return to the hands of the county court and the | the east, where it is expected pre'irn- introduction of up-to-date business | inery details of the deal will be com ITT ’S " '.,¿^5^21 methods in the conduct of the different pleted. It is also expected that Mr. Russel county offices. Besides routine busi- will negotiate for the control of prop ss, the appointment of road super visors, subdivision of road districts, erties held by Dr. Reddy, A. L. Jones fixing the tax levy, etc. received the and others. . ttentioo ot the court. Ex-County .Judge J. R. Neil, who stepped out of 1913 Tax Levy Fixed otiice Monday, will devote his time to the practice of law. Following is the tax levy for 1913 A. Gardner, the new county clerk appointed Miss Flora Thompson fixed.by the county cou-t in session at Frank Coleman as his deputies. the court house this week. R. Coleman, the retiring clerk, School and Library.......... milk will remain in the office for a short Stats ................................... < time until Mr. Gardner learns the de-1 High School........................ tails of his office. County Recorder Fruit Inspection................ < Fred L. Colvig, who was re-elected to Advertising ...................... office will be assisted by Mrs. Colvig Gen Ex and Redemption... Public Buildings....... ......... ; and Miss Ona Humphrey. There is no new faces in the asses General Road..................... sor’s, treasurer’s and school superin tendents offices, the former incumbents Total 10. milk —------ being re-elected. zi The city council m- t in rc| tdnr ses- >11 Tuesday even: g. Pr 4» nt Mayor -haw, Co...... Brjtt, Fuk, Mc Intyre and Ulrich Recorder Dox. Minutes of pre-io.is n.eeting lead and approved. Reports of committees add i Ifi -ers w ere presented. '1 he usual monthly bills, for h bor, supplies, etc. were i r<.se'ntjd, indited and ordered aid. Pi opos il of Mr. b i sett to furnish he recorder wi h a copy of tram-firM f real pioperty within the city, for a ■rm ol <n>e ' ear nt $5.00 per month, as read and laid on table. The bids for improvement bonds v, r th i lied f.-r, the recorder ri- <>r.in: tlat oi ly one bid, that of a -ohsei I ade Co. had been received, «.is lid v as for the entire issue In e ch «if t ■ Ove districts at par and a c^ueo in rest up to the delivery of bond . O m th n duly made and seconded it a s dered that the bid of Jacol- Ea !e Co. be accepted. Arpo ion of S.-E. Dunningtcn for aloen icer.se was presented and liieie •b g no T< m nstr inee, th ; appl cat < n . s g io te , bond approved and licen e d red i sued. S reel Commissioner Ulri. h reported d Iks along Mensor property < n ali i rni street and Cam ron properly South Ji.cksonv e to >e ... ba con- :i;i<.n. On mo .. duly made and -.eeonded, the street commissioner was lirevtid to notify the owners of >u. - ing property to ri pair walks within en days or same would be done i.t he r expense. Councilman Fick repoced eontrover- .y with Home Telephone people r. • arding the rate of rental for phone, in motion the City Attorney was in- t.-ucted to take up the matter with he company. Ti e recorder was directed to adve1- ise for in. s tor furnishing 2500 fl. .ire fer.ing, Delivered at dam <u . .ickso mek. Postal Thieves Steal Pennie . Chief of Police Hittson has received word from Gold Hlii that the postoilice at trial place was entered by thieves Monday ev nin ,, and looted of $6 in pennies and a $2 bid. The railro. d shed w is also burglarized of a railroad Velocipede upon which the thieves made their escape. Both Grants Pa:S an I An-ol. id wire mtifiaj but this afiern on neilh r the velocipede nor the thieves had been located. inis is tn. fourth p- st oili.e rubbery in the Rogue River valley in the past ten days, Aledford, Eagle. Point ai d Talent all having been visited by thievi s who secured out little in cush i r s„ainps. — Tribune. 3 lai II Tdienl Gun Club Organized. A number of trap-si.ooting enthu- siasts met at I he city had in T alelit Friday evening for the purpose of or- ganizing a gun club. H. M. Gieiin was chosen president, Charles M. Al derson, vice-president and G. W. Ager secretary and treasurer. A suitable constitution and by laws were drawn up and adopted. 'The club will hold monthly shoots on the first Saturday afternoon ot each month and suitable trophies will be ollered to members making the highest percentages during the series of shoots in 1913. January 11 was selected as the day for the first shoot. —Tribune. and Vegetables Blizzard Sweep Washington. Ulrich Brothers Seattle, Jan. 6. —Four inches of snow fell in Seattle today and tonight Bnow is still falling. In the Cascade mountains, where the transcontinental railroads have been fighting blizzards for a week, a light snow fell all day and developed into another blizzard by nightfall. As yet the northern Pacific and the Milwaukee have experienced little trouble, and the operating officials ex pect to be able to keep the track clear. The («real Northern continues to oper ate its overland trains over the North ern Pacific tracks. They expect to have their road open tomorrow, but it is feared the present storm will delay further work of clearing the line. Royal Neighbors Meet. Leading Merchants County Valuation $33,000,030. Jacksonville Oregon The total valuation of Jackson county for 1912 will be between $37, <'■ K), IH W and $38,000, *>O, depending on wh it the what the corporation valuations are to be made by the state. The valuation will be a little less than in 1911. The levies will be made by the county court this week. 1