SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1903.
RUSH
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BUREAU OF INFORMATION
ISSUES CIRCULAR LETTER.
Invites County Courts and City Coun
cils to Cooperate Would Advertise
In an Authentic Manner the Resour.
ces of Each District.
The following circular letter has
been sent out by the bureau or Infor
mation of Portland, to the commer
cial associations, county courts, city
councils and newspapers of Oregon:
Citizens of Portland are maintain
ing at their own expense a bureau of
Information, and with it an exhibit or
the state's resources, the object of
which Is the collection of such facts
as will enable them to Intelligently
guide the Immigrant homeseekor and
investor.
There are hundreds of such people
lnnding In Portland every dny with
out any knowledge of the country,
Its resources or opportunities.
Heretofore there has been no defi
nite plan of action to encourage; ad
vise or assist such to become perma
nent settlers, and as a consequence,
many who could by such treatment
be secured to the state, are returning
to the East with discouraging reports
oi' drifting to othor partB of the West,
where a better reception is accorded
them.
The Oregon Inrormatlon bureau,
while it Is a Portland institution,
alms to cover the entire state, believ
ing that in building up any part of
the state, the whole will be benefited.
State's Needs.
What the state most needs today is
development, and this can only be ac
complished by securing and fostering
immigration, and for this purpose the
bureau was organized. Th state is
being thoroughly advertised through
the efforts of the Harrlman system,
and the Lewis and Clark Centennial
Fair In 190G. The people are coming.
Our object, therefore, will be to pro
vide such information as will be b-est
Biiltcd to their needs, and bt most ef
fective in securing results that will
& be of lasting benefit to the state. To
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BC"0 ln,H uuucuiuny win luuiuiu a cuiu-
fi'plete inventory of the resources of
the state, whether in Its crude or In
its developed condition.
It will require a long time and much
work to compile such facts, and it
rannot be completed in time for the
work now upon us. We, therefore,
desire for Immediate use, such infor
mation as can be gained only through
the co-operation of every one interest
ed In the welfare of the state. "We
should like to have as accurato a list
as possible of all available lands In
each county, either open to settlement
or that can bo purchased, together
with a description of such lands, the
purpose to which It is best fitted, the
price at which it can be had and the
name of someone at the nearest rail
road station to whom we can refer
strangers and feel assured that they
will be assisted In securing a location
adapted to their wants, with the least
possible delay and expense. "VVo wish
our Information to be accurate, as any
misrepresentations will only retard
our object and reflect on the sinceri
ty of our motives.
We wish every county to take the
matter up In earnest and see that it Is
the duty of some one to furnish the
bureau with this information.
Exhibits Indorsed.
We shall be glad to receive for dis
tribution, any printed matter or cir
culars setting forth the advantages
of the various sections of the state,
These, however, must be accompanied
by the Indorsement or the county offi
cials, boards of trade, chambers of
commerce, or some one interested or
identified with the settlement or de
velopment of the county. We earnest
ly request such individuals or organ
izations to name some one to whom
wo can refer persons wishing to visit
their county, and who will co-operate
with us In our endeavor to satisfactor
ily locate settlers and investors.
Location.
We wil be glad to meet persons
lrom every county in the state. Our
rooms are located at the Union depot.
Our business, the collection of infor
mation at our own expense and the
distribution of the same free.
All letters of inquiry addressed to
the Oregon Information Bureau will
receive prompt reply, and all Infor
mation furnished will be used to the
best possible advantage or Oregon.
All packages and exhibits should
be addressed plainly "Oregon Infor
mation Bureau," Portland, Oregon,
and delivered at your nearest railroad
station or steamboat landing; free
transportation has been provided.
NEWS FROM ECHO
SHEARING SEASON COM
MENCES IN EARNEST.
Sheep Not for Sale.
T. A. Sulivan, of Gibbon, Neb., has
been in Heppner the past week or
more endeavoring to purchase a large
band of 2-year-old ewes, but he In
forms the Times reporter that be has
not been able as yet, to close a deal.
He wants ewes for future delivery
after shearing season. He says the
sheepowners hesitate about naming a
price. Evidently the sheepmen are
holding out for a better price, which
they expect to get after the shearing
season. Heppner Times.
Ladies' Aid Society Give Interesting
Program Many From Washington
and Idaho Looking Over Irrigation
Reserve Echo to Have a Newspa
per. Echo, March 20. The Ladies Aid
Society gave an entertainment here
lost night at the Odd Fellows' hall,
which was well attended and much
appreciated by those In attendance.
An Interesting program was rendered
each number meeting with the appro
val of everyone present. Recitations
were given by Miss Celestine Moor
house, Miss Francelia Duncan and W.
P. Jinnett, and by a number of school
children. Vocal solos were rendered
by Mrs. Charles H. Miller. Miss Dun
can, Garfield Stansberry and Master
Percy Ripper, each of which merited
liberal applause. A malo quintette,
composed of Messrs. Miller, Stans
berry, Mudge, Hammer and Atkinson
gave several vocal selections. A
magnificent luncheon was spread,
which was likewise appreciated.
A large delegation of merchants,
doctors and business men of Colfax.
Wash., together with several persons
from Moscow, Idaho, arrived on this
morning's trains for the purpose of
looking over the irrigation project.
Echo will soon hnvo a newspaper,
Li. A. Esteb having purchased a lot
near the depot, on which ho will erect
a building for this purpose.
Mr. Benson is loading two cars of
fat cattle here today for the Portland
market.
M. M. Welch and F. B. Ball are
gathering up several carloads which
they will load here vlthin a few days.
The lovely sunshine of the past two
days has started a number of per-
I sons to planting early garden.
The shearing season has commenc
ed here and quite a number of per
sons are dropping in with a view of
securing work. There seems to bo
ready employment, as none of them
stop in town more than one day.
"DARKEST HOUR."
Acker's Blood Elixir positively cures
Chronic Blood Poisoning and all
Scrofulous affections. At all times a
matchless system tonic and prifler.
Money refunded if you are dissatis
fied. 50c and $1.00 F. W. Schmidt &
Co., druggists.
Carter's Best Play at the Frazer To
night, ; Lincoln J. Carter's new scenic com
! edy "The Dargest Hour" will be the
attraction at the Frazer tonight. In
his latest effort Mr. Carter has woven
a powerful love story, and one in
which the dramatic interest grows
: steadily from the first to the last act.
The stage setting Is a beautiful one,
and the author's art is consistently
displayed in his manner of employing
I romantic surroundings for a series of
j happenings that are both strange and
absorbing.
A complete, full-size vestibule train,
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A Whole Week of Bargains
DRESS GOODS
E Prices anoterl are Rood until Saturday night, March 21st. "The Fair" nover auotes
fictitious prices for out price saleB. Every prico quotod is our regular price, and evory
out is a bona fide reduotion. If all our customers buy only dress gooos this week at tho
special prices quotod below, we will not got rich, bnt we will mako lots of frlonds, whloh
2s better.
Heavy Wool Skirting, 56 inches wide, regular $f.20peryd., AQc
Special, per yd
Grey All Wool Goods, Mediam Weight, regular 85c per yard,
special, per yard....-
Grey All Wool Suiting, Medium Weight, regular 75c per yard, Qc
special, per yard
French Flannel Waistings, 75c and 50c kinds, respectively per C2Q
yard, 50c and J
Wool Henriettas, all colors, vard wide, special this week per
yard ft
New Snow Flake Suitings, variety of patterns, yard wide, special Q
this week, per yard
Novelty Suitings, wider than above, beautiful patterns, special
per yard '
Other Suitings from $1.00 to $.25 per yard.
Spring and Summer Goods in Great Varioty and at Bodrook Prices.
Next week is out Boys' week
Watch for our Big Special Sale.
THE BUSY FAIR STORE
containing numerous passengers,
starting from the center of tho stage,
going directly away from, but keep
ing in full view of the audience, grow
ing smaller and smaller, until it bo
comes a mere speck in the distance,
then vanishes altogether, only to re
appear as it rounds a eurv apparent
ly miles away where it crosses a tres
tle over a deep mountain ravine,
which trestle is blown to atoms by a
terrific explosion an instant after the
train with its cargo of human freight
has passed over to safety, is one of
the many sensational scenic surprises.
Among the well-known players may bo
mentioned the eminent German com
edian, Chas. A. (Karl) Gardner, and
many others of equal repute.
TO ENTERTAIN MEDICS.
Great Preparations Being Made for
Reception of Doctors.
Now Orleans, March 21. Though
the date of the annual convention of
the American Medlcnl Association, to
In- hold In this city in May, is still
somewhat distant, preparations for
tho I'litertalnment of tho visitors on
thnt occasion have been begun. Judg
ing from advices already received by
the local committee on arrangements
the gathering will bo ono of record
In culling size, even for an association
which is noted for tho large and rep
resentative character of its annual
gatherings.
Besides the eminent physicians and
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING THE
ALLOTMENT OF 100,000
OF HIGHLAND GOLD STOCK
SECOND
SHARES
AT SIX (6) CENTS PER SHARE.
The first allotment of 100,000 Shares was disposed of at six cents per share, mostly by telegram, and in order to allow those whoso orders failed to reach us by tho
20th of February, on account of delayed mails and blocked trains, an opportunity to secure "HIGHLAND GOLD" stock, at the bedrock prico of six cents per share, wo
have placed the second allotment upon the market at the same price. This is a ground floor offer, and an opportunity to invest your savings in a gold mino with a
brilliant future, one which will, without doubt, after a course of systematic development, rank as one of the largest gold producers and dividend payors in tho Sumptor
gold fields.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
ThoHIGHLAND GOLD MINES COMPANY owns twelve quartz claims (240 acres) in
the heart of the famous SUMPTER DISTRIST OF EASTERN OREGON, and located on the
same belt as the world-renowned NORTH POi-E, theCOLUMBIA, the GOLCONDA, and
tho E. & E. MINES to the west, and theBAISLEY-ELKHORN and other large producers to
the east, the great CHLORIDE mine lying to the north of the HIGHLAND GROUP.
This wonderful belt or zone, after passing through the mines o the west, strikes tho
HIGHLAND ground and runs through It for a distance of 3500 foot. The vein ru ledge has
been thoroughly prospected and pay-ore has been uncovered the whole distance in fact, the
longest and most continuous pay-shoot or ore- body ever discovered in the district is found
in the HIGHLAND ground.
FREE TRIP TO THE MINES
To any who wishes to Invest a reasonable sum In the HIGHLAND, wo will pay all tho
traveling expenses to and from the mlno for tho purpose of his making a powonal Investi
gation. We havo a good mine and we aro not afraid to show It. Mining men and exports of
known ability who have visited the HIGHLAND aro all unnulmouo In saying that theHIGH
LAND will make a large mlno and a good producer.
In Inviting you to purchase stock in tho HIGHLAND, we do bo with tho end In view
of securing you as a permanent customer and client, believing that by fair and honeat treat
ment only can we retain the confidence of investors.
Prorn our prospectus you can learn all about our enterprise. It Is a good one safe
and certain. We recommend it to our most conservative cllenta.
SECOND ALLOTMENT IS NOW OFFERED AT 6 CENTS PER SHARE 0,g0woS sharcS $30 w
THIS IS POSITIVELY THE LAST BLOCK OF THIS STOCK THAT WILL BE SOLD
AT SUCH AN EXTREMELY LOW FIGURE
USE THIS BLANK FOR YOUR ORDER
190.
To NEIL J. SORENSEN & CO.,
SUMPTER, OREGON.
Gentlemen: I hereby make application to the HIGHLAND GOLD
MINES COMPANY of Sumpter, Oregon, through yourselves, for
(. ) Shares of the
Stock of said Company, at Six (6) Cents per share, to be issued on
February 20th 1903. 1 agree to accept the return of the amount re
mitted in case of over-subscription. The purchase involves no Per
sonal Liability, as the stock is full paid, jjon assessable and non-
fokfeitable. I wired at your expense on '.
1903, to set aside for me the number of shares above mentioned, to
be issued on Feb. 20, 1903.
Name '
Par value of shares P. O. Address
one dollar
Enclosed herewith you will find $
subscription.
in payment for the above
Do not delay your orders. VIRE US AT OUR EXPENSE, utating tho number of
shares you wish set aside. Then remit by letter, (using the application blank below.) By
this means you will be reasonably certain of securing the stock while at tho BEDROCK
price of six cents per share.
We refer you to any bank, business house, or to any substantial citizen In the com
munity In which we live.
Send money order, check or draft at your earliest convenience.
For further particulars apply to 1 r 1 H VMM!
For Further Particulars Apply To
NEIL J. SORENSEN
&C0.,
Department No. M
Financial Agents
GOOD AGENTS WANTED. MUttT GIVE REFERENCES.
Sfimpter, Oregon
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