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lite VOL. XXII. GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1906. No. 6. V -3 METHODIST MINISTERS MEET IN GRANTS PASS The Eugene District MinUlerie.1 Association Hold Two Days Session. The Engene District Ministerial As sociation met in Newman M. K Cborch Thursoay, May 3, 1906, at 2 p. m. Tbe Rev. M. C. Wire, Presiding Elder, opened tbe session with devo tional services and presided through out. Tbe Rev. A. J. Holliogworth, of Brownsville, Ore., was elected secretary. Tbe Elder called for reports from the pattors and those present reported. Optimism was manifest in every jre port. Those who bad difficult flelTi were a unit in hopefulness and each one gave testimony to an advance for his people in religious sentiment and activity. Tbe Presiding Elder follow ed the report with words of encourage ment and admonition to the pastors, urging continued activity in every field, and exhorting each one to bring a full report to Conference at the end of the year. 0. T. McPheraon of Medford read a paper on "Tbe Church and the Liquor Traffic. ' ' A lengthy discussion fol lowed in which the attitude of the several speakers was defined. The concensus of opinion being that tbe wise coarse to pursue, is to carefully consider tbe character of the various candidates and support the best man regardless of party affiliation. "The Holy Spirit as a Factor in the Preacher's Intellectual Work," was presented by W. O. Renter of Rose burg. During the discnssion, warn ing wag given to "Prove all things and hold fast that which is good" as meaasared by Spiritual standards. The evening service consisted of a sermon by H. J. Van Fossen of Drain. Text Genesis, 6:6. Friday morning, 30 minutes were given to devotional service and informal talxs abont the work of the District. At 9 o'clock tbe regular program was taken np. Dr. L. E. Rockwell of Eogene pre sented a paper upon "Disciplinary Order of Service." The discussion was helpfnl and tended toward con formity to the ritual. During tbe remainder of the forenoon the follow ing papers were read and passed with out discnsssion owiug to lack of time. ' Ministerial Dignity in the Pulpit." by G.L?Burkban of Central Point. "Handling the Word of God Deceit fully, " J. M. Sweeny of Ten Mile Cirouit "Bible Doctrine of Election" by B. A. Bristol Wilbur. "Funda mental Beliefs, " A. J. Holliogworth of Brownsville. "Preachers and Politios," byE. L. Zimmerman. Tbe claims of Paciflo Christian Advocate were presented by Dr. Wire. . Adjournment for noon hour. After noon Devotional services were followed by C. O. Beckman on "Planning Oor Work." Diicussion led to suggestion! concerning plans for Summer revival campaigns. Otbet papers were read without discussion by Ray Marquam "The Pastor as an Evan gelist;" T. H. Downs of Canyonville, "Tbe Kind of Preaching Required by Onr Times;" "The Apostles before and after Pentecost" by Geo. Clark of Althoose and Wilderville Circuit ; "To What Extent is Pentecostal Power Possible Today" by A. J. Armstrong of Jacksonville. Mrs. E. E. Upmeyer spoke briefly in the in terests of the Standard Bearers. A I B I sen ileal tstate I NEED MORE PROPERTY TO SELL. I do not ask for a Contract or the Exclusive sale all Lwant is A PRIVILEGE TO SELL. W. L. IRELAND. "The Real Estate Man" O Ground Floor Courier Bldg. Grants Pass, Orb. 0 short discussion was had on Petecostal Power after which the Rev. B. F. Van Dyke was atked to give an ad dress upon his-work in Malaysia. Mrs. Van Dyke made a few remarks of ap preciation of her friends in the Eugene District The- Association 'through the Com- mitee on Resolutions gave expression to their high appreciation of the hos pitality of the people of Grants Pass and especially of the Pastor of the church, the Rev. C. O. Beckman, who by his zeal, contributed so largely to the success and pleasure of tbe meet ing. Expression was also given com mending our Presiding Elder for bis part in, arranging the excellent pro gram. Business being concluded the as- soiatioa adjourned with the benedict ion by Rev. L. E. Rockwell. HITCHCOCK MAKES NEW LAND RULING Homesteaders Must Live on Land Eight Months Continuously In Order to Commute. Secretary Hitchcock has put all homesteaders on the public lands on notice that if they intend to complete their entries they shall remain upon the land continuously during eight months of the 14 months commutation period, is a report that comes from Washington. Threi decisions, all along the same line, have been handed down by the secretary in the paBt month. One case came from South Dakota, another came from Nebraska, and the third from Oklahoma. In all three cases the entrymen had offered proof with their applications to commute, which was deemed insufficient as to residence by the commissioner of the general land office, whose opinion was sus tained by the secretary. Under the practice of the interior department a homesteader may take six 'months to establish constructive residence on the laud covered by the applicationthat is he may take that length of time to go upon the laBd and build bis house and start cultivation. The commutation period is 14 months from the date of entry when the entrymeu upon paying $1.25 an acre for bis holdings, and submitting satisfactory proof of residence during that period, may receive a patent for the land covered by bis entry. The secretary is very positive in holding that the last eight months of the commutation period shall be those of actual residence. On this point he says that, "In commutation cases the law not only requires that it shall clearly and satisfactorily appear from the proof that the bona fide residence was established within six months from the date of entry, but also that the actual residence upon the laud has been continuous from the time it was established until tbe date of the making of final report." In the cases recently decided the proofs are rejected without prejudice, which nieaos that the entrymen are privileged to go back upon the land and establish residence and otherwise comply with the law at any time within the five-year life of the entry. It is expected that when these de cisions gaiu wider circulation in the public land states, there wll be a general compliance with the law or else a lot of homesteads will be re' linquiihed. Developments along this line are looked for along the extension of tbe Milwaukee railroad from Everets. S. D., to 8eattle, Wash where the local laud officers have been kept busy in recent months receiving homestead entries. t . 9 BUY HOW while PRICES - LOW they are SURE ' ADVANCE EPWORTH LEAGUERS ANNUAL CONVENTION Enthusiastic Meeting Held in This City No Ple.ce Selected for the Next Convention. The opening reception to the visit ing delegates of tbe Eugene District Epworth League Convention was held in Redmen Hall, Friday evening, May 4th. The address of welcome on behalf of the city was made by J. E. Hair, Rev. O. O. Beckman welcomed the delegates on behalf of the church, Miss Irma Silsby on behalf of the local chapter, and Dr. M. C. Wire on behalf of the district. Prof. A. R. Sweet ser, district president, made the re sponse. Following is the program of tbe convention : Saturday morning, 9 a. m. Praiie servioe and quiet hour. 9 :S0 Papers" How may the League help Pastor and People," Miss Edna Tretbeway, Ashland; "The Primary purpose of tbe League and bow may it promote vital piety," Dr. Alex Corpron, Medford; "How may the Social Department help the Spiritual Department," Miss Bertie Hester, Springfield; "Methods of Conducting Devotional Meetings," H. G. Mc Cain, Brownsville; "The Epwortb Herald," Miss Mary Aitken, Rose burg. B. F. Van Dyke, missionary to Singapore, Malaysia, who is now here on his vacation, gave a short talk on the work in Malaysia. Afternoon Session, 2 p. m. Praise service. 8 :30 Papers' 'The Attitude of the Leaguer Toward the Sabbath, " Edenbower Chapter; "Evangelism the Supreme Need of the Hour," Mrs. Inez Miller; "Missionary Study, Reason and Methods," K. K. Robin son, Eugene, 3d Chapter; "Monthly Missionary Meetings," Miss Sophia Oaberg, Cottage Grove; "Soriptural Habits of Giving," W. M. Wire, Eu gene, 1st Chaptet. Report from Miss Laura Austin, missionary to India, read by Mrs. E. E. Upmeyer, Harrisbnrg. Roll-call of Chapters with brief re sponse. Business meeting and election of tbe following officers: President E. R. Sweetser, Eugene; first vice-presi dent, department of spiritual work, Miss Irma Silsby, Grants Pass; second vice-president, dei artment world evangelism, Mrs. E. E. Upmeyer, Harrisbnrg; third vice-presideat, de partment meroy nd help, Miss Lulu Smith, Ashland; fourth vice-president, department social and literary, Helen Cornutt, Roseburg; secretary, Miss Esma Newell, Eugene; treas urer, Clarence Meeker, Medford; junior anperintendent. Mrs. Carter, Halsey. Evening Session, 7:45 p. m. Mis sionary address, illustrated by stereop- ticon, Rev. E. F. Zimmerman, Ash land. Sunday, 11 a. m. Preaching by Dr. M. O. Wire, presiding elder. 8:30 p. ra. The Sacrament of the Holy Communion, administered by ttiH Presiding Elder, assisted by the Pastors. 6:30 p. m. Meeting of Standard Bearers with Mrs. E. E. Upmeyer. W. F. M. 8. superintendent of young people's work. 7 p. m. Love Feast led by Mr. H. L. Gilkey. 8 p. m. Address by the District President, illustrated by the stereopti- oon. Installation of officers and closing by all the delegates and Epworthiaos holding hands and singing "Blest be the tie that binds," after which they sang; "God be with you till we meet again," closing with tbe Epworth League benediction. This was the second annual con vention of the Engene Distriot Ep wortb League which extends from nrowurvuie k Asniana. mere was a large delegation present and much enthusiasm was manifest throughout the entire convention. everything had been planned for the entertainment of tbe viniting dele gates by the local chapter who met them at the depot with carriages and drove them to their respective places of entertainment, and the many other aourtesies extended by the hospitable people of Grant Pass were greatly appreciated by the delegates. L V. BOZORTH, Reporter. "An ice oream social will be given on Saturday evening at the railroad park by tbe ladies of tbe Rehbecah lodge. There will be an orchestra concert in the park ontbat'eveniog. SLANDER OR TRUTH? -A FAIR PROPOSITION If Any County Officer Is Guilty of Dishonesty. Indict Him: K Not. Smoke the Lievr Out Editor Courier : For years F. W. Chausse published a newspaper in Grants Pass. Can anyone recall that he ever published a line against gambling, the liquor trafflo or in the interest of morality? Did be ever publish a line in favor of raising the railroad assessment or any politioal reform? Did be ever take any stand in the interest of de cency or law enforcement before he got the idea in his "nut" that he could be county judge? For two years gambling was practi cally licensed by the city authorities assessing monthly fines and permit ting gambling to contiue. F. W. Chausse knew of this. Why did he not speak through liis newspaper against it? Why was he tongue-tied till he wanted to run for county judge? Let F. W. Chausse explain if be lost or gained money by reason of gambling in Grauts Pats. If elected be promises to expose the "rotten ness" in our county affairs. For two mouths he has been talking of rottenness. Tbe county books are open to him. They are in poesesison of S. F. Cheshire a republican clerk. If there has been any rottenness why don't Chausse specify? Why don't he point it out? Don't you know he would !f he could, aud if he does not, it is a certainty that he can't and al most absolute proof that his intima tions of dishonesty are simply cheap and nasty methods of trying to get votes by arousing publin suspicion without offering any evidence or making any charge that can be either proven or disproven. Will the voters of Josephine county be fooled by any such balderpash? Are they simple minded and idiotio enough to vote for a man as a reform candidate who shouts corruption that he can not point out, and will within a few days be compelled to admit he has no knowledge of? Does be not know that every voter knows that he can go and examine the county records aud see all the ex penditures of the county and find the fraud for himself? Have not all the county expenditures been published for years and years? has not this great reformer read them for the four years last past? Why did he not ex pose the fraud at the time? Why did he not bark when he had a newspaper to bark with, when the rottenness occurred? Why did be keep still all the while? Do you believe him? Does anyone believe him? If so go and ask him to point out the rotten ness? Ask him to particularize? GO AND CALL ON 8. F. CHESH IRE, THE COUNTY CLERK RUN NING ON THE SAME TICKET WITH CHAUSSE. HE IS THE MAN THAT KEPT THE AC COUNTS for the last two rears and ASK HIM WHERE IHE ROTTEN NESS IS. ASK R. L. BARTLETT WHO KEPT THE BOOKS AS A RE- ruuLiiUAM for two years previously, what the rottenness is. Ask W. H. Fallin, assessor, a re publican. Ask J. T. Logan, commis sioner, a republican. Ask Geo. W. Lewis, republican sheriff. Ask O. E. MAYBEE. CHAIRMAN REPUB LICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE, Tell Chausse TO DIG UP THE ROT TENNESS AND EXPOSE IT. But if he does not if none exists WHAT WILL BE YOUR OPINION OK A MAN WHO CHARGES CRIME AND DISHONESTY TO GET AN OFFICE? Would yon vote for a man who would lie and slander others to uild himself up? Did you ever rnow Chausse when be owned the Ob server to take any part in politics ex cept to throw mud and filth? If so tbrov when was It? VOTER. To Survey Government Lands Fred Mensch of this oity has been awarded the contract tor surveying a considerable amount of government lands the surveys to be made during ..I ' mt me present year, ine surveys em brace eight different tracts, fractional townships lying in four counties, Douglas, Curry. Lane and Crook. l he locations are as follows: Town ship 81 South. Range 2 West, on Cow oreex, Lit creek and the Urn win river; T 88 8. R 14 W. on the Pistol river; T 82 S, R 13 W. on the Sixes river; i in s, K 9 w, on Id is river: T 16 8. R 4 E, on the Mackenzie river; and three small tracts on the ues unutes river north of Prioeville. Mr. Mensch expects to take the field at tne earliest possible time after re' ceiving instructions from the depart mentor the interior and will spend the entire Summer in making these snrvevs. rtesules this contract, Mr. Mensch has received an appointment to correct and complete a tsspeuded contract in which the land is situated just north of the California line and a few miles west of Colestin. Gov ernment surveying, once an easy task. is so no longer under tbe later regu lations and it requires quite close and careful work to stand the test of the examiners. Mr. Mensch, besides having a thorough knowledge of the methods and requirements of the work, is particularly fortunate in having an instrument which is es pecially adapted to this character of surveying, a solar compass, indicat ing; courses independently of the magnetic needle which is unreliable in the mineralized mountaius of this state. The compass sights, also, are much faster in brushy countries than the telescope of a transit. Mr. Mensch has not yet definitely decided whether or not he will take out a full crew or hire his men in the re spective localities. GETTING READY FOR G. A. R, ENCAMPMENT Executive Committee Holds Meeting and Perfect Plana and Plata Grounds. The executive oottmittee of the state u. a. K. encampment held a meeting on Monday to further ar range and perfect their plans for the encampment which will be held in June. DepHrtment-Commander T. Hills of Ashland, Assistant Adjutant General F. M. Stewart of Medford, and District Commander Nealon of Cen tral Point were present at the meeting. Mr. Hills left immediately after ward for the northern part of the state where he will spend some time working ia the interests of the en oampmeut. An arrangement was made whereby each post in the district will entertain for one day dnring the week. A plat was made of the camp grounds, whioh are situated east of Sixth street and near the river. "David, the Shepherd Boy." The sacred oantata, "David, the Shepherd Boy," will be given at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening for the benefit of tbe Christ ian Endeavor Society. This cantata was given on the stage some years ago by the Grants Pass Choral Union and was a great success. It will be given this time as a conoert, without cos tumes or staging. There will be a chorus of some 40 voices and the foremost singers of the oity will par ticipate in the solo parts. Tbe hero of the pieoe is David, first as shepherd boy and later as King of IiraeL Abi gail, Queen of Carinel, is the heroine. Other prominent characters are Saul, King Israel, Samuel the prophet. Jonathan aud his sister, Miohal, the son and daughter of Saul. Tbe can' tata is full of life from beginning to end. The solos, duets, trios and quartets are very beautiful and the choruses are ringing and melodious. It will be given under the direotion of Mr. H. C. Kinney. The popularity and excellence of this cantata will in sure a crowded house next Sunday evening at Bethany church. f The Best Goods for the Least Money Quality as Well as Reasonable Price GO HAND IN HAND HERE SCREEN DOORS i bli aisortmeit 51 .50 to $2.75, Complete Carpet Talk-S b'e have patterns of nickel is what we're after. These Carpets are made by the largest carpet mills in tbe United States, a soncorn that puts quality first; they have put on the market a new lino of 10 wire Brussels. We will be pleased to have you see what oan bo had for 11.15 per yard, beautiful goods. Here are some of the drives: Art Squares, 6x9 $3.25 Carpet regularly worth 45c, for this sale 35c Ask to see Nos. 15, 86 and 2304. " a very pretty 2 tone red pattern, small figure, reg ularly worth 90c, for this sale 75c " extra heavy all-wool, patented weave and pattern, regularly worth $1.25, forthissale $1 (No. 46815) " All-wool, extra super mixed green lilly pattern, excellent value at 92, for this sale 78 tfc (No. 40261 " 1 piece, 10 yards, regular 97c, for 67c " 1 " 14 " ' $1.25, " $1.00 1 Brussels Art Square, 9x12, regular $20, for $15.00 I Lot Short Lengths, for ordinary sized rooms, to close out entirely and regardless of cost. Ask for Nos. 35022, 40148, 34U59, 1503, 31713. All we need say is this : If you are going to want Carpets this sea son look these over, Its worth your time and will pay you. Tents and Camp Furniture are now In season; look ours over. Thomas fir O'Neill Th Ur jut nMMfurRiihlnjCoacni la Southern Ortjen. RETURNS FROM THE BLACK SAND TESTS Josephine County Samples Make Good Showing Work Still Being Carried On. The investigation of the black sands of the Paciflo Slope, whioh was begun by the United States Geological Sur vey at Portlaud, Oregon, last Sum- mer, in connection with its exhibit at the Lewis and . Clark Exposition is still going on. . ; Tests were discontinued about De cember 14, for lack of fuuds. Early in the Winter, however, congress made an appropriation of f3,000 for prose cution of the work. The plant was accordingly started again about March 1, and the following results are among those already recorded. Each test tells its own story. Composition, per ton, of sand from Holland, Josephine county, Oregon, Serial number, P-159b. Constituents. Pounds. Magnetite 1.5 Chromite..; 1.9 Olivine 82.8 Quartz 1408.7 Other minerals 483.4 The weight of this sample was 817.5 pounds. An assay showed only a trace of gold and platinum. This was oon oentrated on a Wilfley table and showed a value of $1.78 In one pound of Brit oonoentrates, while middlings and tailings showed no gold or platinum. Composition, per ton of sample of black sand from the olean-up of m placer mine' at Waldo, Josephine ootiuty, Oregon, Serial number, P-69, The weightof this sample was 980.5 pounds. Of this 4tlfl bounds passed through a S-millimeter screen. This consisted chiefly of magnetite, chro mite and garnet. It showed on assay of the original material a value of 1147.08 per ton in gold and platinum. It was concentrated to 40.5 pounds on a Christensen separator, these con centrates yielding a value of 11,630.49 per ton while the 44.5 pounds of mid dlings gave 1A71.30 per ton. and the tailings showed only 14.75 per ton. The 614.6 pounds of coarse material was ground through a 20-mesh aoreen and showed, to the ton : Constituents. Magnetite Chromite Garnet Quartz Other minerals Gold and platinum , . . Pounds. ..505.00 .. 89.90 ..113.(10 .. 41.70 ..288.90 .. 11.03 The residence o" Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Porter at Grave was destroyed by fire last Friday, nothing being saved The fire occurred la the evening after supper and none of the family were at the bouse at tbe time. Mrs. Porter was in the garden and Mr. Porter was out in tbe fields. Geo. Porter, the son, was not at home. Before the fire was discovered it had gained scch headway that nothing could be done toward saving any of the effects. There was an insurance of $00 on tbe property. The Porter place is situated on the old stage road near Grave creek, four miles above Leland. decided to make a radical cut on some Garnet, and this In face of the fact that the goods are advancing, but the nimble npiiiiniJiJ, t