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CITY COU
24th YEAR,
OREGON CITY. OREGON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 30 1906
No 29
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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"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.
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