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s OBEOOH SENTINEL. JACIfcfO.VVIIXB Saturday, July 16, 1881. TBE "A-IVTEEIM" AD- THE COCBT hocsi: QUESTION. "Neither of the Jacksonville papers dm the courage to "cheep" on the Court House matter. As it is a sub ject of much interest to the people of the county it is palpably a most proper one for public discussion, and it ia amusing to see our cotem poraries treat it with timorous, anxious silence. They are very bold in expressing opinions about the dis tress in Ireland, the tail of the comet, keta Any such important matter as 1 expenditure of 20,000 of the coun ty's money should hardly be enveloped an secrecy. The above is from the Ashland "idings of J uly 8, and lost our contin ued silence give bur Granite City co- Bmporary further uneasiness, we has- IU11 to "speak out," as so much seems depend on or opinion. We will be pardoned, however, if we say at lie start, that if our opinions whicbj by the way, we wish to foist upon no one will prove the means of allaying the appre hensions which seem to prevail among ome of our up-country friends,, we shall b content. And first and foremost, we are free to tell our friend, that we are in favor of a new Court House at the county seat, just as soon as the same can be built consistenly with the public, inter est, the structure to be of sufficient ca pacity to hold the various county offi ces, to transact all the public business and to keep safe the records of the county. Furthermore, we are in favor of building ijot beyond, but within the means of tho county. Our present patched up Court House has outliyed its usefulness. A lifetime ago, when omr pupulation was 1200, the accom modations of the present Court House were sufficient;, but since our popula tion has increased to nearly eight times that number, the accommoda tions are certainly insufficient, and the valuable records of the county are in differently sheltered- and protected against fire. Our cotemporary, in h'is issue- of several weeks ago, acknowledges the need of a new Court House, but sets up the pica of poverty. He argues that the people are unable, financially, to shoulder the expense of such an un dertaking at this time. He draws a sorrowful picture of the sufferings of the nfcople of Jackson count- Kwmaht rSn tr.-.n by drought, snort crops, in jury by flood' and other providential afflictions. We did not know until the Tidings informed us that we were in. such a deplorable condition. And our only wonder is that in drawing this lamentable picture of desolation, his fertile imagination did not think of the ravages of the squirrels, grasshoppers and gophers. Up to the time the Tid ings broached this question we thought the people cf Jackson county were gen erally in a proserous condition and that a moderate sum judiciously expen ded on our public buildings would not be much of a burden, especially where the people had two or three years to pay in. But it seems we were mistaken, and it further seems we will have to play on the key-note of poverty, just to keep the authorities from- acting upon this matter. But, seriously, our Ashland cotemporary need not worry about this Court House business. Judge Day, against whom his shafts are principally levelled, has not the back bone nor the County Commissioners the energy to tackle this matter. No new Court House for the people of Jackson coun ty for the next generation. We can assure our friends up the valley, that if they can stand the old rickety Court House, we can stand it, too. Let us have peace. - BISECT WACO.V KOAD TO THK COAST. Horace Gasquet, of Del Norte coun ty, Cal., and Charles Hughes of Jose phine county, came up on Wednesday in the interest of the Crescent City wagon road project. As the citizens of Crescent City have shown so little in tercst in the construction of the road, and the citizens of Smith River harbor are desirous of having the road ex tended to that place and are willing to bear their proportion of the expenses, Mr. Gasquet is here trying to get the consent of the subscribers fit Jackson county to make the change. The change would necessitate the construc tion of six miles of road from Mr. Gas- quet's ranch, to a point where it inter sects the wagon road leading to Smith River harbor. We hope Sir. Gasquet may have success in presenting the case to our citizens in its proper light, and that no further delay in the work may be experiened. The distance from Waldo to the coast on the proposed change to Smith River harbor will be much less than to. Crescent City, and the cost of construction will be cor respondingly less. Let us hear all about the new route. KOBE ABOUT BAISIXG HORSES. We said in our last that the Rogue River valley was the best country for raising good- horses anywhere to be found. We have not changed our opinions in this respect, but have an additional reason to urge why wo be lieve this to be so. Aside from our excellent climate we mention the nu tritiousaess of our horse feed, notably that of the grasses both cultivated' and uncultivated kinds. Also the total ex emption of those annoying flies, gnats and mosquitoes go common in marshy localities, which suck the blood and worry the life out of an animal in the spring and summer months, and keep them thin. We have heard one prominent horse man say that he believed Jay Beach made a mistake that he did not locate his splendid stock ranch somewhere in this valley, instead of the Klamath Basin, with its myriads of. bloody brute tormentors, in the shape of musquitoes, gnats and flies. Mr. Beach's stock would certainly have done better here than where it is. Some of the horsemen of the valley, are just now discussiug tho propriety of forming a company, the object of. which shall be to introduce not less than two-stallions from. abroad, one of. a thoroughbred family and the othor a Hamiltonian and at least two fillies- of each family. They would like to have them hero by the time the horse fair and races take place in September at Cardwell and Flitner's track. THE FEESIDE.NT .STILL IHI'UOII.fC. Our latest advices from Washington are to the effect that President Gar field has passed the danger point and that ho continues to improve from day to day. His recovery from the effect of the assassin's bullet is now confidently looked to by his physicians. The bulletins from the sick chamber bearing date of the 12tb and 13th are as follows: July 12ih The President is still making gratifying progress towards re covery. His symptoms yesteraay did not differ materially from those of the last few days. There was a slight in crease of fever during the afternoon, but this did not continue into the night.. He partook of considerable nourishment which was retained with out inconvenience. Tho consulting surgeons express themselves as satisfied with the condition of the patient. July 13. The President is better than since he was shot. Bl'ss sees marked improvement. His condition is nearly normal. The President ate some woodcock and toast ito-day, be- - I.IV.M UIIU &U... Ai- ll. -. steadily and necessarily slowly improv ing. This is the twelfth day, and the day on which a turn in such wounds usually occur. Surgeons 6ay the indi cations are of a change for better. The 1 o'clock bulletin shows that the hot weather does not arrest continued improvement Fever lower than lately in the middle of the day; pulse 100, temperature scarcely 100 and surgeons think tho increase this evening will be very slight. r Jny Gould nnd Oregon. The Portland Mercury of recent date says "a confidental agent of Jay Gould, the railroad autocrat, has been in the city during the week taking notes for the information of his astute employer. This agent, who is an ex perienced railroad man, says that Gould's road will reach Portland fully two months before either of the other lines is finished. He has been throu; the States and adjoining Territories and apK?ais to be strongly impressed with what he baw, our w onderful re sources and the prosperity abounding on all sides. If Gould is determined to keep his promise he will have to wake ud and commence operations without loss of time. A majority of the Republicans of the Empire State, after five weeks of fruitless ballotings to fill the vacancies in the U. S. Senate, occasioned by Conkling and Piatt's resignattfllishave held a caucus and agreed to head their differences by setting aside both Conkling, Piatt, Depew and others, and uniting upon "Warner Miller for the long term and Lapham for the short term, to which arrangement about 30 stalwart Republicans object. They will compromise on Grant and Wheeler, but not on Miller and Lap ham. The return of two Republicans from New York would leave the Sen ate stand as before, 38 to 38, with Vice-President Arthur to give the casting vote. The Portland mayoralty is still in doubt. First we had it that Simon had nine majority; then, that a mistake of ten votes had been discovered in favor of Thompson, giving the election to that gentleman by one majority. But a still later count bhowed fiimon one vote ahead, and that gentleman was declared elected by the City Council. But the ihompson men oppose this action on the ground that there was one fraudulent vote polled in the 2d ward and counted for Simon. If this vote is finally thrown out that w ill tie the mayoralty and a new election will be the result. In the mcantine, Thomp son holds on to the position with re markable tenacitv. In Memory of George E. Brlzgi. BALL OF BELT LODGE NO. 18 A. F. AND A. M. KKSOLUTIONS TO THE MEMORT OF BRO. GEO. E. BRIGGS. Whereas, our Brother Geo. E. Briggs, after a lingering illness and at the ripe age of nearly three core and ten years, has been stricken by the hand of death, and will no longer be seen in our midst, and whereas Bro. Briggs has been widely known as one of the pioneers of this county, and one who bore his part in the bufferings and trials of a new and unsettled country. Therefore be it: Resolved, That while we have lost a member who at one time, was an active worker and bore his part in the labors of this Lodge, and contributed his share in promoting its wellfare, we must be reconciled to the decree that has called him hence. Resolved, That as free and accepted Masons, we tender to the family of our departed Brother, our sincere sympa thies, in this their time of berevement Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of thi3 Lodge, and that the members wpar tliA liKtinl hnrlfrfi nf mmtminir for thirtv days. Resolved, That a copy of these reMHHP' olutions be sent to each of the news tvsi papers at Jacksonville. I A. J. Adams, Committee S. W. Forbes. ( Tiios. F. Floyd, Kerbyville, July 9, 1881. In Jlcmory of E. I. ltrtlman. TO TIIE MEMORY OF BRO. E. D. KEDMAN, OF M. B. TAYLOR, SO. 141, HillMOX TON NEW JERSEY. Whereas, death, the inevitable de stroyer of all that is near and dear to humanity, has again visited our pre cincts, and carried from our sight for ever our friend and Brother E. D. Redman, who although a comparative stranger amongst us, had by his up right conduct, his mauly bearing and other virtues endeared himself to us as a Mason and good citizen, Therefore be it: Resolved, That while we are com pelled to submit to the mandate of death, in this removal of our Brother from among us we cannot but mourn his sudden and untimely end. Resolved, That we as members of the fraturnity of ftee and accepted Masons, tender our sincere sympathies to the bereaved one, who above all others, is left to mourn the loss of a loving husband. Resolved, That a copy of theso res olutions, be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge, and that a copy be sent to the Lodge of which our deceased .Brother was a member, and tne mem bers cf this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these res olutions be sent to each of the news papers published in Jacksonville. A. J Adams, Committee S. W. Forbes, - - t1- - "C Pr .WLi. jtvernyville, July 9, 1881. A lunatic named Griscom is trying to starve himself at Chicago. At noon July 7th ho had entered upon the -tlst day of his fast. Since the commence ment of his foolhardy enterprise he has lost 44J pounds. His only nourish ment is water. ANOTIIEU STAGE ACCIDEKT. The stage which left Yreka at 9:30 on Sunday night last, when going along Anderson's grade, Klamath river, upset turning over several times before halt ing. This section of the road follow the circuitous windings of the Klamath, 800 or 1200 feet above the waters of that stream. It appears a stump of an old tree had become detatched from its position on the side of the moun tain and had rolled into the middle of the road. It was between 12 and 1 o'clock at night when tho accident oc curred, and although the moon was shining brightly, yet the character of the road is such that the driver could not see 20 feet ahead. The horses coming suddenly on the obstruction got frightened, jumped off the grade, and Went down the precipice for a short distance. There were three passengers on when the accident happened: a Mrs. Davenport, of Phoenix, Arizona, who was on ner way to visii ner oaugnter in this county, Mrs. James Ivory: a Mr. Moody, on his way to Washing ton territory, a boy of 16, and the driver, John Sullaway. Every one on board won more or less injured except tho boy who was not hurt much. Air. Moody was thought, fl b S"rrly h jured and was taken back to Yreka for medical treatment. Mrs. Daven port although quite painfully hurt on shoulder and breast and her left elbow dislocated, was brought through to Jacksonville, where Dr. Aiken set her elbow. She complains of a severe pain in the breast, and fears she has sus tained some internal injuries. She was very anxious to get to her daugh ters, 8 miles in the country, where she could be nursed. From Mrs. Dav enport we get most of the facts above narrated. She says she thinks the stage turned 4 or 5 times with her be fore stopping, and that she suffered most from a loose box or package that struck her on the breast at every turn of the descending stage. She was hardly in a condition to be conveyed to her daughters, but she insisted, against the advice of the doctor. Considering the steep banks and the great elevation of the road it is only a wonder that all did not tumble into the river and get killed. Driver Sul laway is ono of the most careful on the lino and no blame can he attached to the company as the accident could not have been avoided. Flour at $22.50 per thousand at the New York Store. PIONEER HARDWARE STORE Jacksonville, Oregon, BILGER & MvEGLY Dealers and Workers , -IN- - TIX, BRASS & C0PPERWARE. WE ALSO KEEP constantly on hand a first class assortment of STOVES, GLASS, TOOLS, OILS, PUMPS, PAINTS, 'PIPES, BRUSHES, ' MACHINES, AMMUNITION, TIN WARE, SHELF HARDWRE. Job Work a Specialty. runtp& i attention given to all orders from abroad. I SOUR MOTTO IS ii4e' Live' and Let Live. i WE ARE also agents for the World re nowned Wood's Harvesting ma chinery. The Waller A Woods' new en closed "Gear Mower, one of the most per fect mnwirs ever built. Lightest draft, complete rearing and strongest built, Pat ent lock nuts, and all latest improvements. 23,000 OF THESE MOWERS SOLD IN I88O. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere BILGER & 3LEGLY. MECHANICS' PLANING MILL AND- FURNITURE, SASH, BLINDS AND Moulding Factory, ASHLAND, OREGON, 1. S. E. E2AIISH. Prop'r. SOF PLANING. MOULD Cinrubir anil rWoAU & ORNAMENTAL ?G, ETC,, DONE X) ORDER. Fumit Sash, Plinds, Doore and Mouldin to order. constantly on hand and made S?I will contract to design and erect all kinds o buildings. When desirable to those employing me, I -will furnish all the material required for the construction of any building, ready for occupancy. 7 a C" tB. HOSTEL, Tho Popular Barber AND hair dresser; IN ORTH'S BRICK BUILDING, OPPOSITE MASONIC TEMPLE. Jacksonville, Dec. 11, 1877. --1i Notice. LurDOFPICEATROSEnUKG.OGN., ) June 3, 1831. f Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of hid intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof on Saturday, July 10, 18SI, before the Judge or Cleik of Josephine county, at Kerbyville, vik 'Wm. R. Stockton, Ilome- steadApplicai, No. 2.083 tor the E V of S W U. S BLof N W 1-4 and W of 2v l.imelte Mc hie as his tfw nf? PLANING. MOULD Agec, Johhfiin circular and Scroll Oregon. frRE & ORNAMENTAL WING, ETC,, DONE TO ORDER. All thosl f9nli1 4 11. Sash, Blinds, Doors and saloon kee'nstantly on hand and made county, Orci of the alw my hands f ,,- rUc!rm nnrf prerl and you are V,uildinK s. When dcairahle to office at Kcrrinp. r will furnish all the li rea lor tne consirucuun ui I. "..'.. . .; -r L ready for occupancy. BRIC Notice. The under) ing a kiln of I pared to Oil ?ficeatRoseburg,Oon., I material. Tj faclured afte June 3, 1881. J lerebv riven that the follow- and are warrrtller has filed notice of his mmwt ctJ make final nroof in support most leasonal and secure final entry thereof , July 10, 1831, oeiore me drk of Josephine county, at Jacksonvil iz: wm. Jt. otocKion, nurae- t ition, No.2.082 for the E E JfofNWM and S W . . J4, ec2T37S R7W, Wil- UinuanUtie8WMM.Aa !-. -NT Thnaa Mina gaiiim or i gfjhatheni and Lewis 3Ic(Jall e.ry. Lapcr .Vilderville. Josephine county, 11 A1 lLiHOV.O ' """! " "-w tne usual pne R REyjAiiiir, Register. A LLKIT3 SalvIngMMjljiV ruitv c;k GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES AT E.JACOBS9 STORE Oregon Street, Jacksonville WHEUE A COMPLETE AND magaetlcient assortment of new goods baa just been received, consisting la part of CLOTHING, DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, FANCY GOODS, BOOTS fe SHOES, SCHOOL BOOKS, HATS AND CAPS, TOBACCOS & CIGARS, HARDWARE AND CARPETS, TINWARE, ALL KINDS PAINTS. -ALSO:- WIKTDO-W GIiASS GROCERIES. A FINE ASSORTMENT Lof LADIES' HATS AND FLOWERS, &c, &c. In fact everything to be found in a firct clftM stock of General Merchandise, wbicb will be told at prices That Defy Competition. The highst price allowed for country pro due:. rGiTe me a call at my establishment in thu Masonic build inj and be convinced that there is uo humbug about thir K. J .ACIDS I1I)1"MS EMPORIUM! Jacksonville, Oregon. FRED 0TTE1V, - Proprietor. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF A.GRI cultural implements, tools of all kiDds and a general assortment of shclt hardware. He al"o keeps the largest stock ot, all the latest improvement in and GUNS ATND PISTOLS, axd a Fn.i. Assor.TJiE.vr ov EJjshiig Tackle, powder, Shot, otc. ALSO LAMPS, CHANDELIERS, AND ALL KINDS OF OIL. Give him a call and examine his slock before making your purchases. THE S. P. VARIETY STORE, UJiPEU THE MANAGEMENT OP LITTLE & CHASE, JACKSONVILLE, WILL RE KEPT WELL STOCKED V V with the choicest CIGARS, JEWELRY, GROCERIES, CANDIES, NUTS, PIPES, CARDS, NOTIONS, CUTLERY, STATIONERY, ALBUMS, TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Fishing Tackle, &c. And everything usually found in a flrst- ciass variety store, oir not proprose to lie undersold. E5?"Givc us a call. LITTLE & OII-i.SE. b&rgmhs! mmm Clearance Sale .' OF Dry Goods, Fancy Goods. CLOTHING, HATS, ETC. AT COST FOR CASH For the Next Sixty Days AT Reams s Bros. Ladies trimmed hats vorth $2.50 for $1.00 at the New York Store. Sheriff's Sale ! Sheriff's Sale. ATTENTION IS CALLED THAT i ion IN THE New York Store, ARE NOW OFFERED FOK SALE AND MUST BE SOLD REGAJRDLESS F COST By order of the Creditors. ASHLAND HARNESS SHOP C K. KLUM, MANUFACTUREK OP, AND DEALKIt IN Saddlery and Harness, ASHLAND, OREGON. KEEPS A GENEKAL ASSORTMENT OF goodi iu his lint ot trade. L.-hIIcV, JIcn ami RojV .Sailillrx, n ScrJal ty. TEAM, BUGGY AjYD PLOW HARNESS, "whips, ROBES, DUSTERS 5-AXD-j- HORSE BLANKETS. ALSO Winchester Repeating Rifles (commonly called Henry Rifles) of model of 1866, 1873, and 1876. Wheat taken at the Highest Market Rates in Exchange for goods. METROPOLITAN HOTEL, M. A. CANAN - Prop. tSTTlic Metropolitan is the only Cen trally Located House in the City of Rose burg. Staces arrive at and leave the Hotel everyday. . uoou uccommouauons, anu civuuy u all. Extra pains taken to see that fam ilies are made comtortablc. 3?"A parlor for Ladies and Ladies to wait upon them. H. L. MORTON Forwarding and Commis sion Merchant, Xloaoburg -- Orogon. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention. The shipment of wool, hides, flour etc., made a spcialty, and satisfaction guaranteed. K.KUBLI, Odd Fellow's Building Jacksonville, Oregon DEALER AND WORKER IN TIN, SHEET IRON, COPPER,-LEAD Pumps, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,. NAILS, A FIRST-CLASS STOCK.OF STOYBSf HARDWARE, TINWARE. POWDEROF'EVERY DESCRIPTION Fuse ancl C'aps WOODEN & WILLOW WARIT, ROPE, NAILS," v - - Paints. Oils, Varnish, Giw CUTLERY, WIRE, Shot, Brushs, Chains, Host- ETC., ETC: I have secured the ervices of a flrt-cls' Mechanic, nml am prepared to do all repair ing promptly and in fuperior stvle. N CONNECTION VITH THE ADOVB: 1 1 am receWlne and have constantly h.ind a full and firstchjj stock of GROCERIES, DKr-flOOD!, GUM BOOTS, TOBACCO REAOY MADE CLOTIIISG, GLASSWARE. CROCKERY, Acw jpsyEverjthisg sold at rearnaM ritc. K. KUULI Jacksonville. March. 5 1R78. G. KAREWSKI, -TO A LEE ra STOVES, TINWARE, HARDWARE, DRY GOODS, Agricultural Implements MACHINERY, GROCERIES, ETC. Also Aocal Agent for the justly Cele brated Fish Bro's Wagon, The best Wagon on Wheels for the following reasons: 1. More care is taken in the selection ot itock; only gocxl, solid butt-cut timber being uctl. 2. The Wheels arc all soaked ia Boil. injr Linseed Oil. :J. Every part is strongly braced; and instead of being bolted, is clipped, so that the full strength of the wood is secured. 4. The Tiren are securely bolted, a(tr being thoroughly and carefully set. 5. The Skeins are heated before driven on, and set in White Lead; consequently, when cooled,. contract, making a perfect fit and impossible to work loose. It is the only Wagon on which "Holmes" Patent Self-Oiling .-kerns" arc used, the- wuoie ngnt and title having been jiThaJttiaci&ab MH rnrBlarTTuiimm. Jiit. lias a. per.' feet rlttinc .-and Band. 3d. Unnveessasr to remove the wheel to oil. 4th. Will rc tain oil looser. ha ing an oil-chambcr, and so constructed that oil cannot run out at the point. 5th. Hound Brace is clipped on, bringing the purchase nearer the wheels. And many others, too numerous to mention, om which canjic reamij ecoifc upon examination; and w"c cordially Inl who contemplate purchasing a flrst-clat Wagon, to call anil get prices ocinre ing elsewhere. LUMBER FOR EVERYBODY! STERLING ggirw-ilVEi 11 .J 6 Miles South of Jacksonville, TS NOW UNDER FULL nEADWATl X and is prepared to furnish the mark J !! MTAn lvirlin fP IititiTiaw nfn -. 4 rior quality at tho lowest rates. Bills santii iu 'n. i.m-.v.ivm iiuimiitcu. All orders addressed to us at Jackson ville will receive prompt attention. PARKS & SON. Three undershirts for Sl.Op at New York Store. Hen's fine cal boc 4.00 at the Nov