Rogue River courier., January 26, 1906, Image 3

Rogue river courier, grants pass, Oregon. January 26, 1906.
DISHONEST PR0M0T0RS
THE MINER'S ENEMY
Driv Away Capitalists &nd Re
tard Dsvslopmsnt ol
Hlnti,
Tbe following artiole was read by
Lewis E. Anbury, state mineralogist
of California, at the recent session of
tbe American Mining Congress in
El Paso, Texas:
Now that mining in general is cans
log more attention to be drawn to
wards It than probably any other in
dustry, in my opinion a necessity
has arisen for the enactment of
stringent laws wbicb will protect the
in ret tor in mining properties. Pro
tective laws should hare been passed
a generation ago, and had they been,
mining wonld not now be suffering to
the extent that it is from the acts of
unscrupulous promoters. While tally
recognizing the efforts of the Govern
ment through the postoffioe author
ities In endeavoring to suppress the
"wild cat" promoter, tbe "fake"
operators are so numerous in the
United States that there is a necessity
for prompt legislation in the mining
States which will end tbe operations
of these individuals. The task of
suppressing the illegitimate operator
is such a stupendous one, that while
the postal department is using the
best means at its command to prose
cute persons for the fraudulent use
of tbe mails, strong efforts should be
made to either extend the necessary
aid to that department, or to enact
such State laws as will provide for
the prosecution of tbe fradulent pro
moter, where glaring misrepresenta
tions are made Ly blm. You are
probably all familiar witb the styles
of prospectus with which this class
of promoters flood tbe public at times,
and of tbe losses sustained by credu
lous persons who have been induced
to purchase the stock through reading
inis glowing literature. Probably
no other business is so afflicted witb
parasites as is mining, and the in
juries done by them are incalculable.
The posslbilty of huge returns from
small investents appeals strongly to
the average person with little or no
knowledge of mining conditions, and
it often becomes an easy matter for
the faker, with his flowery prospectus,
to secure capital from gullible per
sons.
But few recognise the great injury
to mining investments wbiob bas
been accomplished in this country by
tbe fake promoter. We can see the
recalls in tbe millions of dollars of
capital whicb are at the present pass
ing us and seekicg investment in our
sister Republic, Mexico, in South
American countries, and in British
possessions. I would not wish to
oreate the impression that all of the
capital seeking investments elsewhere
is caused by the fact that the foreign
er has been "bitten" so often in
this country that he is seeking othei
fields, but I do claim that a large
proportion of this capital woold be
invested in this country bad not so
many illegitimate mining schemes
been foisted upon the public in the
past.
Not notll confidence bas been re
established in our mines by the pas
sage of socli law as has been suggested,
so that the investor can feel that he
will be protected, do I look for the
tide to turn our way, and net seek
other channels. Now, let us rid our
selves of these leeches, and tbe sooner
the better, and when thirt has been ac
complisbed, mining will bave been
placed on a higher standard, and the
legitimate promoter will have seme
chance of enlisting capital to aid him
in developing his mining property.
As it is, the investor with no
knowledge of mining is not generally
able t) distinguish the good from the
bad, and it is useless to tell him of the
neoessity for securing expert opinion
before investing. He listens to tbe
tale of the wily faker, who speaks of
guaranteed dividends, fabulous as
says, etc,, eto., and obtains expert
advice after he bas invested, and
when the promises made him fail to
materialize. When he realizes that
be has been handed a " gold brick"
with brass trimmings, he forever ab
jures mining and mining operators,
and losfs no opportunity to oondemn
the same. If, on the other band, he
made a profitable investment in a
legitimate proposition, there is a
strong probability that his capital
could again be enlisted in mininir.
and the indusrty would have galued a
friend Instead of an enemy.
At the last session of the California
Legislature I had the honor of pre
senting a bill, and which .became a
law, which aimed to put a stop to
fraudulent practices. The law reads
as follows :
"Section 1. Any superintendent,
director, secretary, manager, agent or
other oflicer, of any corporation for
med or existing under the laws of this
State, or trausacting business in the
same, and any person preteuding or
holding himself out as such superin
tendent, director, secretary, manager,
agent, or other officer, who shall
willfully subscribe, sign, endorse,
verify, or otherwise assent to the pub
lication, either generally or privately,
to the stockholders or other persons
dealing Jwith soch corporation or its
stock, anv untrue or willfully and
fraudulently exaggeratsd report,
prospectus, account, statement ol
operations, values, bnsiness, profits,
expenditures or projects, or other
paper or document intended to pro
duce or give, or having a tendency to
produce or give, to the shares or stock
in such corporation a greater value or
less apparent or market value than
they reallv possess, or with the inten
tion of defrauding any particular per
son or persons, or the public, or per
sons generally, shall be deemed guilty
oi a leiony, and on conviction tnereot,
shall be punished by imprisonment
in State prison, or a county jail not
exceeding two years, or by fine not ex
ceeding ."000, or bv both.
Section 2. A 11 acts aud parts of acts
in connict witn this act are Hereby re
pealed. ' '
BUSINESS POINTERS.
Ink at Model Drug Store.
Clau Scissors at Cramer Bros.
Flesh roasted coffee at Smytbe's.
Stransky Steel Ware at Cramer
Bros.
JanAnesA rinlla mt thAtn it
Smythe's.
Order seals and rnhhar it,mia nf
A. E. Voorhies.
See Cramer Bros.' corner window
for bargains in Beating Stoves.
Most any kind of Shade ornamental
trees and Berry plants. See Taylor at
Model Drug Store. 1-18 4t
Send Tour family washing to the
Steam Laundry. All rough dry work
25 cent per dozen. Fboue 873.
Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges
were awarded gold Midal at Portland
exposition. Coron Sells them.
Eyes carefully tested and glasses
fitted to correct any defect of vision
by Dr. W. F. Kremer, Courier build
ing. Prices reasonable.
Garland Stoves & Ranges at Cramer
Bros.
A prize given with each pound of
coffee purchased at Smythe's Rogue
River Coffee Market
Your clothes called for and delivered
and all rlatwork that goes through
the mangle washer, ironed at 25o per
dozen. Grants Pass Steam Laundry.
Phone 373.
Letcher has just received another
stock of lenses and oan fit all kinds of
eyes His apparatus for the testing
of vision is all tip-to-date and the
most reliable kind.
Corporation books, stock certificates
and sells at the Courier office.
WI L l ) E in l L L E j
J. W. McColluin lost a horse re
cently. Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan's little
daughter is quite siok.
Mrs. H. D. Jones is visiting
friends on Rogue river.
We are having a few spells of sun
shine, after to much rain.
Emma McCann visited a few days
at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Vm
Anderson on Rogoe river.
W. Y. McColloin'e health coutiuued
so poorly that he has gone to visit a
daughter at Newberg, Oregon, hoping
to regain his strength.
Mrs. J. W. McCollum's health is
improving. Uuole Fuller.
Unpardonable Sin." Last Sunday
night found the chuch crowded eo
that the League room was opened to
accommodate the people. A repeti
tion of this fact would be very accep
table. You are invited to attend.
Can a Man Be Mayor (vnd Be a
Christian?
Topio of sermon by the pastor,
Joseph B. Travis at the Baptist
church Sunday evening, a discussion
of Christianity as applied to Civio
affairs Not theories, but conditions
presented.
Sunday morning topic is "An
Awakening That Counted." Sunday
school at 13 o'clock, the convenient
hour for everyone. A oordlal greet
ing for all.
The late heavy rains have given the
minrrJ plenty of water so that class of
people is happy.
The stage running to Greenback
also other points is doing a good busi
ness, although the road Is very bad.
There has been a little snow in I he
air but Uie weather is mild. People
are going around without coats;
grass is growing nicely and mud in
plenty better than to have the
ground frozen two feet deep.
We have no sickness to report, some
people have slight- attacks of the lien-flew-end-waya
bnt of a mild form;
nothing serious. Wideawake.
CHURCH NOTICES.
Newman M E. Church.
Tbe evangelitsio services are still
in progress. Tbe pastor will speak in
the moruing on "How to be Spirit-
possessed." In the evening on "The
Sin Agaiuet the Holy Spirit, or The
St. Luke' Church.
Mr. Williams will preach his anni
versary sermon Suuday morning at
the regular service which begins at 11
o'clock. Special inoslo will be pro
vided for this service, which will be
of Interest to all. AU members and
attendants are particularly requested
to be present, and a cordial invitation
is extended to all others to attend.
The choir has recently been in
creased by the addition of several good
singers, and uow is at least one of the
best choirs in the city. The urnsio of
the Episcopal Church is of a high
order and such as conduces to the
right spirit of reverence and worship.
The regular eveuing service will bo
held Suuday, at 7 :3X
Christian Church
Meetings are being well atteuded
and services are foil of interest. The
sermons are on important subjects for
the thoughtful person. This week
Mr. Bower has spoobeu on "Origin of
the Bible." "What is the Bible?"
"Who is Jesus?" "What Is conver
sion?" "What's the use of a Christ
ian life?" The stereoptlcon ha been
used to illustrate the songs some even
ings. This will lie contained next
week as will also the strong, vital
scriuous by the minister.
A cordial invituiton Is given to all
to attend each service. Special
musio is a feature each evening. Mr.
Bower's regular invitation is "Come,
briug your Bible and friend. "
Having bought a new lot of cloth at
a baigain, the Giants l'as Tailoring
company is now able to nmke a Hint
class suit at almost half thefotunr
price. Call and examine our gooils
aud get prices Number 613, West U
street, opposite Depot. 12-18 tf
L COE Ql COMPANY
GRAND INTRODUCTION SALE OF
NEW SPRING MERCHANDISE
THE BIG STORE TO THE FRONT AS USUAL
While competitors are offering you all sorts of inducements to buy their old winter goods, the Big Storo has been head over heels getting their now spring goods ready for
this great INTRODUCTION SALE. Never in all our experience have wo been able to placo before our patrons such rare bargains as you will now find on our counters. W hile
all classes of cotton have advanced from 10 to 20 per cent in price during the past six months, we were fortunate in boing able to make some early purchases hist full.hoforo tho
advance, that will not only open your eyes but your purse also. All fashion authorities are now predicting that this is to bo tho greatost whito drosB goods season over known,
we received some tips from the heads of large eastern importers and have just placed on. our counters
Wagon Loads of New Spring Dress Goods, Embroideries, Laces, Sheets, Pillow Cases,
Towels, Napkins, Table Linens, Calicoes, Gingham, Bats and Sheeting
at prices that will put the discount sales of old winter goods out of business.
One Word About Our Big Shoe Department
Our Big Shoo Department under tho efficient management of Mr. Alhert B. Coo has boon thoroughly reorganized. At our big sulo'hist summer wo cleared out all odd and
broken lots and now have on our shelves a brand new and clean stock of up-to-dato shoes.
MORE THAN DOUBLE THE STOCK CARRIED UNDER ANY ONE ROOF IN SOUTHERN OREGON
and if we can't save you from 25c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes you buy wo will make you a presont of tho best shoo in tho house.
We are Exclusive Agents for W. L. Douglas, Hamilton-Brown and Pingree Shoes
Think of buying Hamilton Brown Famous
Fine Kid Shoe, every pair Warranted.
Ladies and Misses (fcl K( Think
at only Cpl.UU 0f it
Did you ever see the big advertisement of the
Hamilton-Brown
American Lady Shoe
We have just received a Big Spring Stock of
them in Hand Turns, Hand Welts. Patent
Kid Gun Metal Calf and Kid, all of the
latest lasts. We sell all styles at $3.00.
We should like you to compare this shoe
with' any $3 5o shoe in the town. Re
member it is a German Hand (DO QQ
Welt and Hand turned, only
Think of buying a W. L. Douglas German Hand
Welt Kid or Calf shoe every pair war-
""V1 $2.50
Think ot it t
Pacific Logger
We have been unable to supply the demand for
the Pacific Logger, the factory has been
sending us sizes as fast as they can get
them out, but although runnini? a full force
night and day, they can not begin to keep
up with their orders. We now have a large
stock, however, and can fill orders for any
sizes desired and have more on the way.
Think of buying Children's Hamilton-Brown
Fine Kid Dress Shoes; warranted all solid
leather also heavy
double sole calf, only
.1, nauaiiicvi an wji.
$1&$1.25
Majestic Jihoe
Our Big Spring Stock of Ladies Majestic Shoes
$2.50
are now
at only . . .
on our counters
3000 yards fine embroideries r OQp
2', to 18 in wide at tlU tU &Xj
Wide Corset Cover Embroideries worth 40 and
Sffyr.'.. 18 and 29c
loo pairs Lace Curtains just about hall regular
price per pair
49c 69c 89c 99c
So pairs Fine Swiss and Nottingham nets
pair $1.50 to $6.50
6o pairs Mens Heavy Work Shoes regular
$2.5oand I3 grades, now on (jj 9
25 Pieces Silk Finish Mecericd Waistitys
Elegant New Spring designs. Regular
40 and 5oc values. Sale price of OKp
entire lot only
Hij; Wall Paper Marrams
I000 Double R oils at jr.
Another Big shipment AQ f n QQn
of Cotton Blankets.. W vVKj
60 Dor.. Boys extra heavy 25c Stockings 1 ty
Sale price X t J
60 Doz. Children extra fine Re-enforced knee,
something entirely new that will outwear
2 pairs of the ordinary Stockings ' C
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