THE LARGE ADVERTISING PATRONAGE OF THE COURIER INDICATES THE HIGH VALUE IT IS HELD AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM. SEE THAT YOUR AD IS THERE CITY COU 24th YEAR, OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 30 1906 No 29 Li" ORE0ON DIKISlIra Pioneer In Is A; Fiske of hoit Springs. Mr. A. Fiske, of Wilhoit, is the pioneer Ginseng grower of Clackamas County. The' recent article in the Courier relative to his experiments has attracted much attention, and at considerable expense we have se cured an authoritative statement on the industry, which is illustrated. The possibilities are great. In the early part of the eighteenth century, the Europeans first became cognizant of the immense regard in which Ginseng was held by the Chi nese. Their continent was thorough ly searched for the plant, but was no success. Word regarding the val ue1 of Ginseng finally reached Ameri ca, and the pioneers of civilization started to investigate the wild growths of our forests. To Father Loftau, a French mis sionary to the Iroquois Indians, sta tioned near Montreal, Canada, who 3$ 3 . -f- -1' ' n ij A ':- 0 i A. D. Fruit Clusters in Different conditions, natural size. E. C Three conditions of the flower enlarged. H. Seeds natural sue. J. C Seeds enlarged. O. Fresh berries, natural size. O. A berry cut open to show seeds, natural size was, like the most of the early Jesuit priests, a botanist, belongs the honor of discovering that Ginseng was in . digenous to this continent. The in formation soon . became general and the Indians were soon engaged in digging the. roots and preparing them for export. In the United States. It; was not until 1832 that the col lection, and exportation of Ginseng from the United States,' reached a sufficiently . appreciable size to, be worthy of recognition as an indus try, and. from that date on, the gov ernment kept track of the amount of rooti transported. In the beginning, the exporter of fered a certain price per pound for Ginseng roots of good quality. The " wholesaler,, or jobber, in course of time, learned that Ginseng roots n Ml) Showing the Character of R.00U the Reduced mm fVf ;. 4 i .y- it -' - - ' - - " Industry Wil- would be accepted as cash for his bills to the exporter, and he accord ingly notified the retailer. In those days it was accepted the same as money. As the harvesting of the root continued, the supply de creased and became more and more difficult to find; in fact, to becoifie successful and earn a living at this strange occupation required expe rience. Gradually, with the advance of civilization, the forests decreased and as Ginseng required shade for its development, the area of its habitat became more and more confined until even as far back as twenty-five years ago, the growth of wild Ginseng be came much more scarce. During the year 1885, the supplies had become so limited and prices so advanced that the Ginseng enterprise aroused in terest among a few scientific people of this country, and during this year 0'00-fl;( f T (in n '' -J , ,j K, J,i . M the first attempts were made to cul tivate the plant. The native forest" supply of Ginseng is about exterminated. All Ginseng is now practically in the hands of the growers and under their control. Most everyone has heard of it, but few have any knowledge of its habits. American Ginseng. The American Ginseng belongs to a family of plants closely related to the parsley family. In the latter are included the parsnip, carrot and cel ery. Our plant is a near relative of the Ginseng of China, which is so highly prized by the Chinese. The Ginseng plant is rather conspicuous and is easily recognized. The main stem rises about eighteen inches above the ground and then divides into what appear to be branches, but what arc really stalks of compound leaves. .These are generally three in iiV - v. First Year, as they Appear in the.FaQ in size. J.'' "It " tj.' number, sometimes four or five, and from three to four inches long. Each bears five thin leaflets, occasionally three or seven, palmately arranged, two of them only an inch or two long, , the remainder three or four inches, egg shaped in outline, with the broad end away from the stem, abruptly pointed and saw toothed. From the junction of the leaf stalks the stem is continued into n erect flower stalk from two to .five inches long, bearing early in July a cluster of small yellowish green flowers. These are soon followed by the fruit, which develops rapidly, remain ing green until the last of July, when it begins to turn red, becoming scar let late in August or in September, when it is fully ripe. The berries, which are edible and have the taste of the root, are of about the size and shape of navy beans, and each con tains two seeds and sometimes three. The part of the plant commercially important is the root. The root is from one-half an inch to an inch and a half thick and is marked by trav erse wrinkles. v- Ginseng begins to throw up its first shoots about May 1 (although it may be earlier or later, according to lati tude and elevation), and by June the leaves have attained their full size; Roots cr seeds may be planted either in the Fall or Spring. Medical Properties and Uses of Gin seng. ' The Chinese and Koreans place a high medical value upon it and in deed regard it as a panacea. ) : They affirm that it is a sovereign remedy for all weaknesses occas ioned by excessive fatigue either of body or mind, that it dissolves pitui tous humors, that it cures weakness of the "lungs and pleurisy, that .it stops vomiting, that it strengthens the vital spirits and increases lymph in the blood, in short that it is good against dizziness of the had and dim ness of sight, and that it prolongs life in old age. ' Since the root has become scarce Americans begin to discover marked medicinal properties in cases of stom ach troubles', debility, nervous dis ease and heart failure. Cultivation of Ginseng. The cultivation of Ginseng at the present time is receiving much atten tion and many people are much in terested because there is a large in come from it, and much more than in any other product that they can raise. It is now proven that it can be grown successfully, and the only question is: "Have I a small spot of ground and a small amount of money, and occasionally a spare hour or two that I can devote to the care of a Ginseng bed, which in a short time will multiply and bring me. in a few hundred or a few thousand dollars?" An acre of matured Ginseng is worth $40,000. A small investment will multiply itself and amount to the above figure. There is such lit tle labor in growing Ginseng that any farmer or gardener can raise it and not neglect any other part of his crop. In starting a garden, first secure your nursery stock, then plant the bed wherever most suitable, for Gin seng is not. at all choiceful in its soil, as it has beeh found growing on every variety of soil in the United States; suit your own convenience as to where to locate the bed. When a location is decided upon, make it as rich as you would for your garden vegetables. Lay it off in beds from A J. J 1 Interior View of Ohio Garden GRANGES TALK ON SPRAYING Interesting Discussions Fruit Lews Held By Warner Patrons. of Warner Grange, Patrons of Hus bandry, held an interesting meeting Saturday at New Era, and the mem bers discussed the merits of the spray ing law. Mrs. Geo. Randall, Judge T. F. Ryan and County Fruit Inspector A. J. Lewis argued for the preserva tion of the law and George Lazelle, assisted by other members, took the negative side of the question. There were quite a number of farmers pres ent who appeared to be opposed to the law, but after hearing the argu ments pro and con, and examining the display of fruit that had been sprayed compared with the fruit that had not received attention, many of them were converted over to the be lief that the law is commendable. During the afternoon a brief pro gram was given, consisting of vocal solos by Miss Eva Smith, song by the Grange, recitation of Selma Fred erick, original poem by Mr. Gardner and readings by Mr. McArthur and Miss Katie Frederick. Among the visitors present was T. R. A. Sell wood, of Milwaukie, who was the plaintiff in the suit against Fruit Commissioner Reid which was tried last week. The Abernethy Grange, located at Parkplace, where they have a com modious hall and large dining-room adjoining, held a lively spirited ses sion last Saturday, November 24th, which was instituted more particular ly for profit. It has been the cus tom of some of the Clackamas County Grangers to hold annual fairs, hence, rather than be outdone in that re spect, the rapidly growing resource ful Grange mentioned gathered' in their --wares, ingeniously constructed fancy articles and tempting viands of cookery, offering them to the high est bidder for cash in hand. There were fifty or more persons present, a majority of whom were enthusiastic ladies of the vicinity, who were con stantly on a whirl for business. The master of ceremonies was inaugu rated auctioneer and nearly talked himself hoarse trying to induce the crowd to buy, but there was so much stir , and social talk that only a few heard the racket; yet he sold the ingeniously constructed articles of la dies' make pies, cake, honey, and other tempting things to good ad vantage, all without the presence of the "turk" that no doubt was hunting for a new place to sit, to be followed up by the hunter for flesh and feath ers to adorn the Thanksgiving tables of the Granger's home. They must have realized thirty or forty dollars, going home happy. Such social gath erings are food for the soul and a life giving pastime long to be remem bered. THROWN IS FEET. E. W. Hornshuh Injured By Explosion of Powder. E. W. Hornihuli, living nine miles from this city, was thrown IS feet in the air Saturday morning while clear ing a roadway. He is road com missioner, and, with two othor men, was blasting stamps and rocks and bad decided the blast was not going off but it did. The other two were thrown eight feet. Mr. Homshnli's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hornshoh, who reside on Madison and Ninth streets, revived a letter, Monday, from a grand-dan gbter, stating he is not severely injured, only sore. The ... w K ! i - as it Appeared Last Fall. CIRCUIT COURT IS ADJOURNED Editor Dixon Scores a Point In Partnership Suit. , FAMILIES ARE SEPARATED Mrs Jennie Straight Was Compelled to Make Fires While Her Noble Lord Sept. After three weeks of a compara tively quiet session, Circuit Court was adjourned Saturday afternoon, and Judge McBride went to Hillsboro. There will be an adjourned session Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. At torneys were plentiful about the court house' Saturday, securing clos ing orders and finishing up business. George W. Dixon, editor and pub lished of the Canby Tribune, scored CHRISTMASTIDE When children dream and wake and, dreaming or waking, long for one tiny glimpse of that dear, little, old man with cheeks like red roasted apples, and eyes like stars, with a pack that holds all that is beautiful in this world of oun, with a heart that is tender enough and great enough to care for the child of the satin-world, and the starving, homeless, hopeless waif of the streets alike dear, blessed, glorious old Santa Clausl . Its a work-a-day world; but to all of us comes a time when the scales drop from our eyes, when we realize that our ambi'ion to earn, to surpass, to rule, is but a piti ful remit of our feverish twentieth century training; that there is nothing more beautiful in ihe woild than to bring the desire to bring happiness to other people. jGifts at Christmas Time-gifts to our friends, and to those who have battled with the world's whirl and come out losers, If you give them, buy them carefully. We have many A whole Store full This space holds but anN announcement that we will have a larger and better assortment for Xmas shoppers than ever before ' It's high time you were thinking of your purchases we are preparing early for you. Each day adds many new and pretty novelties to offer as Xmas suggestions. Look for further announcemests next week. a point Saturday, when, through the intercession of his attorneys, U'Ren & Schuebel, he was appointed receiv er of the alleged co-partnership be tween himself and William M. Smith, who brought suit against Dixon, charging the latter with withholding $250 that rightfully belonged to the plaintiff. Smith claims that Jie form ed a partnership with Dixon in the real estate business, and that they effected the sale of a piece of saw timber belonging to James Skirving, and that Dixon secured a commis sion of $500, which, under the agree ment existing between them, should have been equally divided. Smifh obtained a restraining order Satur day morning, enjoining the Bank of Oregon City from paying over to Dixon any sums held by the bank in Dixon's name, but this movement was upset by the appointment of Dixon as receiver. Under the last ruling of the court, the defendant is authorized to draw on the deposit in the bank, but must file a bond to protect the rights of the plaintiff. In the event of Mr. Smith winning his case, Mr. Dixon or his bondsmen must pay the money. Mr.' Dixon, however, states that there never was a partnership existing between himself and the plaintiff, and that he simply allowed Smith to co-operate in making some sales, and on the sales where the plaintiff was a party, the commission was divided. Several suits for foreclosure were concluded Saturday, among them the case of the State Land Board vs. Eu genie Meldrum and Henry Meldrum, et al., for $301.60 and interest, except ing a claim of Oregon City for $46.38 and interest. Foreclosure was order ed in the suit of Mary Bornhofer, formerly Mary E. Gricner vs. William Borsch, et al., for $3,500 and interest, and $250 attorney's fee. In the suit of E, G. Jones vs. A. D. Niswander for $1,130 and an attorney's fee of $50, the plaintiff was given a decree. The following divorce decrees were handed down: Minnie Belle McCul loch vs. John W. McCulloch; Effie M. Edwards vs. Mathew C. Edwards, plaintiff given her costs and disburse ments, amounting to $35 and allowed to resume her maiden name of Effie (Continued on page 8) "Wtten dream-and-wake" I 5 n ru-Sr. T?-;--i. cr r ilfcJ? Successor to MR. SHINDLER VERY HOSTILE Milwaukee's Mayor Is Sore Over Turn Down. WILL RUN INDEPENDENT, Denounces Those Who Arc Opposed to Him In Bitter Language and Calls ,. Hard Names. Mayor William Shindler. of Mil ffaukie, is hostile. He ii rerj warm and angry because he was not given a reoominstion for the office he now holds. Ike Mullan is the choice of the faithful by a majority of three votes. But Mr. Shindler, nothing daunted by his narrow escape from renomination, is going to run in dependent, even if he has to run alone. The election will be held next Monday and there will be great doings. At the convention last Monday' night Shindler donotfnoed his opponents in these words : "You are a pack of rascals and rats; t iat's what you are to throw me down the way you have tonight in this convention, after all that I have done for Milwaukie. I de'y yon rasoals. I shall run independent and I am going to be re-elected mayor of Milwankie. " The mayor denounced ex-Marshal A. H. Dowling as the man who had de tested him in the convention, and Dowling peeled off his coat and made -'or the mayor, but a fight was pre vented by the interference of mutual friends. Attorney Ben Irwin said : ."This very hall was erected by the wages of shai ie. The money of the gambler has gone into'' this building, but we hope to drive the monster out of our midst. " The contest for the mayoralty next Monday will be last and furious. The anti-gimbling element is standing pat for Mr. Mullan and (he other nominees on his ticket are: Dr. W. T. Houser and Grant Barker, oonnoilmen; Fred Lehman, recorder; E. T. Elmer, treasurer; Edward Faetsoh, marshal. Children Down through the .ages has come the golden spirit of Christmastide. Christmastide when hearts grow larger, and the fingers that necessity or habit has bent tightly over the pocketbook loosen involuntarily. v A. a. o o o o V 42, ADAMS BROTHERS S Continued on page 8 other two men were not hurt at alt.