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Grant» Pass—Gateway to the Oregon Caves
GRANT« PASH, JOHEPH1NE COUNTY, OREGON
VOL. XIV., No. 1»<>.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1024.
MAN SOUGHT FOR MURDER
HAS COMMITTED SUICIDE
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Ephrata, Wash., Feb. 21.—
(A P. I—Owen Hudson, sought
since Ills brother and two
neighbors were killed recent­
ly, was found dead 12 miles
from here near Bluff Lake.
He apparently hud killed him­
self.
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FIVE JOSEPHINE COUNTY MEN
BRITISH FARM POVERTY
FORM TIIE ADVISORY
LAID TO 1*0011 METHODS
FARM GROUP
WHOLE NUMBER SUM.
FORMER GOVERNOR IS
DEAD AFTER ILLNESS
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Salt Lake City, Feb. 21.—(I. ♦
♦ N. 8.)—The ingenuity of youth ♦
♦ will not be crushed.
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I ♦ Salt l^ake police in their ef- ♦
I ♦ forts to cut down coasting acci­ ♦
I ♦ dents confiscated a patrol load ♦
♦ of sleds along the avenues on ♦
♦ -the North Bench, which had ♦
I ♦ provided nearly a mile of brisk
REPORT THAT ATTORNEY - GUN ♦ sledding on many streets and
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
ERAL HAH BOUGHT AND SOLD
ON WAY' TO GOLD BEACH
♦ resulted in numerous serious
STOCK MADE
ON CASE
♦ injuries and three fatalities.
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This week "garbage can" to-
♦ bogannfng made its initial bow
♦ on the hilly North Bench, when
♦ scores of youngsters seized gal­
I ♦ vanized cans, ash cans, wash­
Brokers' Books Will Be Ixsikcd Into ♦ tubs and other refused recep­
Paul Mumpower Admita Shooting
* tacles—and coasting was in full
—Matter Has Been loud Before
But Hays It Was Done in Helf
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swing
again.
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President, Says Senator
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Portland, Feb. 21.—(A. P.) ♦
—jFormer Governor T. T. Geer ♦
dibd this afternoon after sev-
eral days illness from par- ♦
alysis.
DENY BRYAN CHARGE OF
UNIVERSITY IMMORALITY
LARGE NUMBER
OF
FARMERS
Syracuse, Feb. 21.—(I. N. 8.)—
AND BUSINESS MEN ARE AT­
Charges ot William Jennings Bryan
TENDING SESSIONS
that American universities are bring­
London, Feb. 21.—(I. N. 8.) —
ing their students to "moral degra­
Antiquated methods ot production
dation" find no echo among the
and distribution are keeping Brit­
members of the faculty ot Syracuse
ish farmers poor, according to tbe
University.
report of a government committee
"The modern student is essential­
Men From Htatr Organizations Are to study farm conditions. Co-opera­
ly an idealist," said Louis Mitchell, Each Industry Is Taken up Consid­
Present—Whitney Boise and E.
eration of Matters Concerning it.
tive marketing was urged in the
dean of the college of science. "He
Will Make Reports
E, Faville Talk on Settlement
Defense—Held Without Ball
report as the remedy for the farm-1
may seem to balk at religion, but I
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era' complaint that the prices they '
am convinced he is sincerely re­
received and the price the consum-,
ligious."
PREDICT« PROSPERITY'
Josephine county's economic con­
A local committee on land set­ ers paid were too divergent. Stand-J Washington, Feb. 21.— (A. P.) —
Salem, Feb. 21.— (A. P.)—Miles
FOR EMERALD ISLE
ference opened this morning at the
tlement, to cooperate with the state ardlzation of products also was advo­ A report that Attorney General
H. McKee, assistant attorney gen­
cated in the report.
court house with about 75 farmers
Daugherty has bought and sold Sin­
London, Feb. 21.—(A. P.)—An eral ot Oregon, today is en route to
committees on the matter, was ap­
and business men of the county in at­
clair oil stock, is under investigation ¡era of prosperity for Ireland Is dawn­ Gold Beach to assist in the investi­
point'd today by the committee
by the senate oil committee. Such ing. says Richard D. Trotter, head gation of the killing of Lawrence Governor Asks That Special l*rosccu- tendance. This conference is being
named by President Blanchard, of
tor Be Sent to Yamhill
held to organize the district to co­
a report was submitted by a special of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, Hare, in connection with which
tbe Chamber of Commerce, following
operate
with the extension depart­
Investigator,
and
was
laid
before
the
and furthermore Irish bankers are Paul Mumpower and Ed. Neal, state
ths meeting Wednesday night at Fines Collected During Past Year
Salem, Feb. 21—(A. P.)—Govern­ ment of the Oregon Agricultural col­
committee In executive session. A ready to stand behind the Free State prohibition agents, are under arrest,
the courthouse. This committee is
Aggregate «2M.701.Iff
check-up of the brokers' books, to In its policy for tbe complete recon­ charged with first degree murder. or Pierce has requested the attorney lege in working out a definite agri­
composed of Roscoe Howard, chair­
establish
whether It is true. Is In pro­ struction of Ireland.
A message from Dr. J. W. Wheeler, general to send a special prosecutor cultural program for the state. Sim­
Salem.
Ore.
Feb.
21.
—
(A.
P.)
—
man; Wllford Allen, J. L. Stan­
gress.
Senator
Wheeler,
democrat,
physician,
and James D. Fay, chair­ to Yamhill county to asist in the cases ilar meetings are being held in all of
In
speaking
recently
before
a
brough. Carl Hammerbacher and Fines collected through the activ­
against Walter L. Tobze, Jr., and the counties throughout the state.
Sam H. Baker. Mr. Howard will ities of the statu traffic officers of Montana, author of the resolution meeting of London bankers, Mr. man of the chamber of commerce,
Templin,
at the request of District The sessions here started with a
proposing
an
investigation
of
the
alleged
the
prohibition
agents
were
Trotter
said:
“
The
gratifying
re
­
represent (he farmers. He has had operating under the dlreetion of
Attorney Conners, of Yamhill county. general meeting of all groups in the
considerable experience In this work the law enforcement bureau of the I)“uk*1erty administration said today sponse to the issue of the Irish Free under the influence of liquor when
court room. Later the various groups
in the past, having been associated state motor vehicle department dur- l'ia* he understood information in- State Loan has supplied a most en­ the killing occurred.
GENE (YJNE WINS BOUT
met in the places assigned to them
with ths land settlement problem in ing 1923 aggregated $28,761.15. This .,llcaUn« that I>augherty had dealt In couraging evidence of a growing i
FROM HOQUIAM BOXER and took up the study of their own
spirit
of
confidence
in
the
stability
was
set
out
in
the
annual
report
of
stocks
has
been
laid
before
the Deschutes country. Wllford Al­
Marshfield, Ore., Feb. 21.— (A.
special problems. The conference
of the Free State and its govern- P.)—Paul Mumpower and Ed Neal,
len represents the Grants Pass Irri­ the traffic department completed the president.
Portland. Feb. 21.—(A. P.)—Gene will end tomorrow night with a ban­
I
ment,
and
that
feeling
will
be
car-
here
by
T.
A.
Raffety,
chief
inspec
­
gation Dlatrlct; J. L. Stanbrough the
state prohibition agents, were taken
1 tied further when due Importance is from Coquille today by Sheriff Hunt- Cline, of Oakland, Cal., won a 10- quet of the business men and farmers
grangn, grape growers and farmers; tor. Fees totaled $33.429.63.
attached to the assurances of the ley to Gold Beach where they will round decision over Ted Kraebe, of at the Presbyterian church.
The report indicates that the traf­
Mr. Hammerbacber the poultrymen
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president and hlr responsible min­ be held without bail. A preliminary Hoquiam, last night.
C. E. Nllee opened the meeting by
and bankers; Ham Baker, the bank­ fic officers covered 247,996 mlleB
saying that Oregon was the first
ers.
and made 1576 arrests. For speed­ Will Hock Republican Nomination isters of their Intention effectively to hearing was held Saturday. County
■ regulate state expenditure and in­ Judge Wood, of Curry county, today
state in the Union to go before the
The committee was named by the ing there were a total of 626 arrests,
for Josephine Sheriff
come until the national budget is fixed the charge at first degree mur­
people with a uefinite program and
group composed of President Blan- while intoxicated drivers taken into
the extension specialists were here
chard, H. B. Howell, county agent. custody numbered 46. Approximate­
A third candidate for the nomina­ ' balanced."
der. District Attorney Fisher, of
and Roscoe Howard, They were ly 125 drivers were arrested on tion tor sheriff in Josephine county
Coos, was asked by State Prohibi­ East Experiences Cold Wave Which with that program.
Follows Snow and Sleet
•Paul V. Maris, director of exten­
plaanlng to meat this afternoon and charges of switching licenses, and made his appearance today when
tion Agent Cleaver and tbe attor­
sion, further carried out the idea
will have a report to make tomor- 4 2 others were held for improper Chas. A. Gordon announced his
ney general to defend the men. Fish­
New York, Feb. 21.— (A. P.)—
row at the meeting of the economic use of dealers' permits.
Seventy- Intention of entering the race. Mr. Reply Mntlc to
IJ bel Suit er said that Mumpower has admit­ Although almost the whole of the that each division should adhere to
the fixed program In order to get the
conference here.
five operators were found who were Gordon is a registered republican and
ted
the
shooting
of
Lawrence
Hare
of Marion Star Owners
Land settlement and marketing unable to produce a driver's license. has been a resident of Grants Pass
but claimed the act was done in self eastern section of the United States results desired for effective accomp­
today was struggling along in slush, lishment. The work outlined Is con­
were discussed Wednesday night at In eight cars the officers found in­ for the past two years. During the
New York, Feb. 21.—(A. P.) — defense.
ranging from two to nine inches structive and this will outdo previous
past year he has been associated
the meeting at the courthouse by toxicating liquors.
deep, which has caused five deaths, conferences. It is necessary on ac­
with Gray & Harbeck at the City Frank A, Vanderllp, replying today
Whitney L. Boise, chairman ot the
to tbe $600,000 libel suit against him
two in New York and three in Pitts­ count of war and consequent condi­
Market.
land settlement committee of the
burgh. weather predictions of the tions to change the program of farm­
As one of his qualifications which by the owners of the Marion Star, de­
state chamber of commerce, and E.
local United States meteorological ing and consider the farm problems
fit him for the office he is seeking. clared he welcomed the suit and ex­
E. Favlllo, chairman of the market­
bureau hold a still greater menace— 1n their entirety under the changed
ing committee of the agricultural Group of lx*cal Burines« Men Plan Mr. Gordon states that prior to com­ pressed hope that it would be the
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Removal of Structure
ing to Grants Pass, be was deputy I forerunner of "court proceedings Will Be Candidate If Party Desiejs, a drop in temperature and snow.
committee of the Portland chamber.
conditions. Catalogue production and
He Indicates
Heavy damage from yesterday's use this catalogue for guidance, he
sheriff of Judith Basin county. Stan­ that would make public some of the
These gentlemen presented in a con­
An auction sal« at which the
storm was being reported by many said. The world war broke the equi­
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resigned that news that the great newspapers did
cise manner the problem which now Western hotel building and furni­ ford, Montana. He
• onfrouts the state and urged close ture will be sold, will be held next position when he » came to l Grants ' not see fit to print".
Miami, Florida, Feb. 21.—(A. P.) cities. Telegraph anfly, telephone librium and changed all precedent
cooperation between the various Monday afternoon. February 25. The Pass to make his home. One i sub- : J. G. French, of Roseburg,
—James M. Cox, while refusing to lines were badly crippled,^* Trans­ and it is now necessary to begin to
was
communities and tho state chamber building is to be removed and the stantial plank in i his platform 18 among the business visitors
make a statement today on the portation systems were experiencing adjust agricultural production In a
in
In tbe locating ot the newcomers. site hel'* until someone with suffi­ "law enforcement t in its fullest ex- I Grants Pass today.
Cleveland dispatches which state many delays and shipping up and new and different way.
Talks were also given by Andrew cient capital to build a modern ho­ tent.”
that a movement has started there down the Atlantic coast had been im­
Josephine county and southern
Miller, field secretary for the Oregon tel desires to purchase the property.
for him as tbe democratic presiden­ periled by strong gales that lashetj Oregon have peculiar marketing con­
GEORGE
BOOTH
IS
MADE
the
seas
into
a
fury.
Bankers association and by "Farm­ A group of local business men went
tial candidate, gave out correspon­
ditions and is not a sufficiency in
MEMBER OF SIGMA DELTA CHI
er" C. L. Smith, In charge of the together and purchased the building
dence in which he declared that he CONDITION OF JAPANESE
Itself to care for and consume what
W.
C.
Culbertson
Will
Succeed
Spen.
land settlement work for the Union and the property with the intention
had no inclination to enter the con­
is
raised and this question requires
EMPEROR
IS
“
NO
WORSE"
Oregon
Agricultural
College.
Cor
­
ccr of Vets’ Commission
test, but would acquiesce if the de­
Pacific railroad. Paul V. Marls, di­ of removing the old structure which
consideration for the well being of
vallis,
Feb.,
21.
—
(Special)
—
George
mocracy of Ohio believed the princi­
rector of extension work at tho Ore­ is unoccupied and which forms an
Tokio, Feb. 21.—(I. N. S.)—Be­ the crop raiser here, he stated.
Booth, of Grants Pass, junior in
Salem, Feb. 21.—(.A. P.)—W. C. ples for which he stands can be pro­
gon Agricultural college, promised unattrnctlve spot along Sixth street.
County Agent Howell read the as­
cause his majesty the emperor ot
chemical engineering, has been in­ Culbertson, Portland hotel owner, to­ moted by his candidacy.
tho full cooperation and support of
The Western hotel is one of the itiated into Sigma Delta Chi, men's
Japan was unable to attend the re­ signments and committees in charge
the college In the endeavors to im­ older buildings of the city. Numer­
I day was named by the governor to
cent wedding of the Prince Regent, and then called attention to two
honorary journalistic fraternity. The succeed Arthur C. Spencer, Portland
prove the farming conditions within ous attempts have been made to
Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. 21.—(A. P.) various reports of the approaching charts he had prepared to show those
other neophytes were George Cou- attorney, as a member of the World
the state.
operato it in the past few years but per and Arthur Schoenteldt, both of
—James M. Cox, democratic presi­ end ot the emperor have been re­ present what must be taken Into ac­
War Vererans’ State Aid Commission. dential candidate in 1920, and for­ vived in Tokio. It has been stated
Oregon Is far behind Washington all have proven unsuccessful due to
count by the citizens and taxpayers
Portland.
Spencer resigned on account ot the mer governor of Ohio, contemplates with some authority, however, that
and California In the matter of land the fact that the accommodations at
residing within the county.
As part ot their requirements for press of private business.
settlement, stated Mr. Boise. The the other hotels were far superior.
entering the race for the presiden­ his majesty is really in as good
Among the extension experts who
pre-initlation, the nophytes enter­
people of Portland, realising Port­ Suitable time will lie given the pur­
tial nomination again this year, it health as he has been for many were here today to assist In the work
tained the student body Wednesday
land can grow and keep pace with chaser of the structure to remove it.
has developed here.
months.
were H. C. Seymour, club work;
with several humorous sketches and
the large cities of the other states The l^it will then be cleaned up and
The emperor and empress were Paul V. Maris, general; N. C. Jami­
addresses.
Twelve blank declarations bearing
only when the rest of the state is held. It is thought that It will not
Recent Discoveries Ix*ad to Estab> the signature of Mr. Cox, giving his represented at the imperial wedding son, dairying; E. R. Jackson, crops;
prosperous, has raised $300,000 be more than two years before the
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poultry; H. A. Lind-
consent to Cleveland delegates to the by officials, who bore messages from H. E. Crosby,
lishnient of Ancient Period
which was first Intended for use for location is desired for hotel purposes
gren, livestock; L. J. Allen, club
national democratic convention to the imperial parents.
publicity, marketing and land settle- and It will not be released for any
work ; N. C. Maris, deputy food and
Stockholm, Feb. 21.— (A. P.)— use his name, were received here
ment purposes. Since the large other business, It is understood.
Aged Man Fonstl Seriously Wounded Discoveries made in China by J. G. today by Thomas R. Brannon, treas-
dairy commissioner; Cloyton L.
railroads have decided to expend
Near Burning Home
Long, horticulture;A. G. Bouquet,
Anderson, a Swedish scientist, es­ urer of the democratic Cuyahoga
MRS.
F.
B.
KELLOGG
SIR HORACE PLUNKETT
$3,000,000 for advertising, it has
vegetables.
tablishes in bis belief that China county executive committee.
been decided that the money may
Seattle, Feb. 21.—(A. P.l—Josh­ had a stone age. At Fengtien, the
The Friday morning group sessions
The blanks were accompanied by
best be used for marketing and
ua Mummey, the aged man found expedition headed by Professor An­ a letter signed by Marie E. McCur-
will convene in their respective meet­
land settlement. Tho party of which
yesterday wounded by axe blows near derson, excavated a cave about eight rey, secretary to W. W. Durbin,
ing places at 9:30 to resume the dis­
he la a party, Mr. Boise explained,
his burning home, told the officers by 18 feet. In it were found bones chairman of the democratic state
cussions.
came here to organize Josephine
today that a neighbor had made the from about 40 human bodies and a executive committee.
county so that it could best handle
attack. Mrs. Mummey is missing.
Josephine County Acreage 1,047,(WO
large number of objects, none of
The letter dated February
the thousands ot tourists who will
Per
which was of metal.
contains
reservations
about
holding
be here this summer.
Seattle, Feb. 21.—(A. P.)—A
Acres
Cent
The objects included arrowheads, the blanks until Mr. Cox should file
It was urged by Boise that a list
body, believed to be that of Mrs. stone axes, bone awls, curious stone formally his declaration of candi­
Forest Reserve.......... - 506,631 48.3
of all available lands be prepared
Istura Mummey, was found today in rings and a tiny piece of animal dacy with secretary of state Thad
Other non-taxable ..... 252,163 24.1
and the values appraised.
This
the basement o fher home north of sculpture made of marble, frag­ Brown.
Total land taxed ....... 288,886 27.6
should then bo sent to the officers
this city, which was burned down ments of remarkable vessels, some
9.3
Total land In farms ... 97,297
of the state chamber for the use of
yesterday and near which her hus­ with pressed geometrical patterns
Total improved non'
the organization in placing settlers
band was found, seriously wounded. and others with a polished red sur­ CAN'T Fl JUT WITH HELIX)
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irrigated _____ ___ 14,634
on the lands of tho state. A repre­
GIIUX4 IN CHINESE CITY
face ornamented boldly in black,
Total improved, irri­
sentative of the state chamber will
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Professor Anderson dates the cave
gated ................. ...... 14,303
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visit the Portland auto camp daily
Hong Kong, Feb. 21.—(I. N. S.) —
to the transition between the stone
and Interest visitors In the state.
age and the bronze age, or about "Telephone subscribers who flirt
Total production $838,000 as follows
These will bo directed to other parts
Boy D. Moore and lamia H. Brush 2,000-1,500 B. C.
over the wires with the 'hello girls'
Fruits and nuts ........ $210,000 25.0
of the state. It was asked that
Allege A’anderllp Slandered Them
Large collections of remains also more than three times will have their
Livestock
.................. 200,000 23.8
Grants Pass do likewise and have a
were found at Yang Shao, Including numbers cancelled."
Dairy ....„................... 125,432 15.0
person interview the newcomere at
New York, Feb. 20.—(A. P.) — specimens of red and black ceramic
This, In effect, is a new order is­
Hay and forrage ...... 78,000
9.3
the auto park every day.
RoylD. Moore and Louis H. Brush, objects similar to those found at sued by the Director of the tele­
Cereals ............. ........... 102,000 12.2
Diversified farming Is essential in
Sir Horace Plunkett, the noted Irish owners of the aMrlon Star, today j Fengtien. Heretofore loading ex­ phone services, who states that girls
Poultry . .....
35,590
4.2
the state, Mr. Boise contended. He
leader, who le now In the United States sued rank A. Vanderllp for $600,- perts on Chinese history have held have been annoyed through subscrib­
8.0
Latest portrait of Mrs. Frank B. Vegetables ................. 30,000
showed where a farmer could add a resting from political cares. Ho re­ 000, alleging slander and libel as a
that there was no evidence of a atone ers making love to them over the Kellogg, wife of the American ambas­ Wool ........_______
7,000
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cently resigned from the Irish senate, result of his Osslng utterances.
(Continued on Pago Three)
age in China.
telephone.
sador to Grsat Britain.
Other crops ............. j 50,000
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GHECK-UP HAS BEEN STARTED
MEET HELD LAST NIGHT
GROUPS TAKE UP PROBLEMS
MURDER CHARGE PREFERRED
TOOZE WILL STAND TRIAL
AUTO ARRESTS ON DECREASE
CHARLES A. GORDON TO RUN
FIVE KILLED IN
VANDERLIP WELCOMES SUIT
WILL SELL WESTERN HOTEL
COX WILLING TO MAKE RACE
PORTLAND MAN IS NAMED
CHINA HÍ0 STONE AGE PERIOD
ATTACK LAID TO NEIGHBOR
STORMS