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VOL XXIII. GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 1908. No. 47. CANNERY MANAGEMENT WILL CELEBRATE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS IS ABROAD IN OREGON ANGORA MEN TO HOLD VERY RICH STRIKE AT FAMOUS "ORIOLE" MINES ELECTRIC LINE FOR , ALL SOUTHERN OREGON CITY COUNCIL TAKES . ACTION ON PAYING IMPORTANT MEETING Greatly Enlarged PIa.nt to Be Formally Opened lor Bus iness in April. From All Petri of the Stext Coma Encouraging Keports. Members of thai Southern Oregon Owner of Thl Rich Property Are Finding Some Extra High Gre.de Ore. Active Step Being Te-ken by Eastern Capitalist lo Bring Thl About. Committee Makts Recommen dation Rege-rdlng thl Matter. Association Will Assemble i In Grant Pass. 0 -4 Things art moving along at a pretty lively rate, oat at th Grants Pass Cannery and tbe Courier-reporter who visited tke large Dlant Monday found tbe bam of industry on every tide. Shipment of canned goods from last season's output ' ars still being forwarded to the large markets on tbe coast and Maaager Sampson remarked that already this plant is succeeding in establishing a good reputation and tbe demand for this pack is unusu ally brisk, the dealtrs finding that the goods are "juit as represented, " and already the big wholesale firms are making inquiry regarding next season's product Then, in the spray manufacturing department the work is going on at a lively pace, Sampson's Spray being turned oat by hs barrel and even when the plant Is worked to its fullest capacity it is inadequate to tbe ever increasing demands. A car of barrels an! another of sul pha! bad just arrived and shipments were going out, a car being sent to Oakland, Douglas connty, and another in a California rartv. while the local f demand is exceptionally good, a donen barrels being taken out into nearby orchards that day. On April 3 will occur the first an niversary of the establishment of the cannery and it is proposed to celebrate that event with a big demonstration along the fruitgrowing industry line. The bist addition to the cannery will be completed by that date and already the new machinery has been ordered and will be in working operation by that time. Several able sneakers are to deliver 1 addresses on that occasion and the i event promises to mark a new epoch in the history of the fruit indastry in this valley. All this means much for Grants Pais and Josephine oounry and now ' : that the cannery project is no longer . a mere experiment, but that its sac ; - cess bss been folly assured great ; things may be expected from it. GRANTS PASS LOSES TWO EXCELLENT PASTORS By (he resignation of Evan P. Hughes, the able pastor of Bethany Presbyterian church, which takes place next Sunday, after a suocessial pastorate of two years, Grants Pats loses another very excellent gospel minister. Coming close opoo the departure of Rev. U. O. Becknian, on acoount of ill health, who has been so ably car rying on the good work at Newman Methodist ohurch, the people of this city feel the loss most keenly. Mr. Hughes was only temporarily supplying the pulpit, although the Bethany people wanted him to become permanent pastor and sevsralj tims urged the matter. However, inas much as be had some basmeis matters elsewhere, requiring his immediate and personal attention, he thought this the opportune time to tender his resignation. His family will re main here until the close of tbe school yer. His successor has not been chosen aud the Bethany member reahza. ouly too well that it will be a very difficult matter to rill the place which has been so acceptably filled by Mr. Hashes. Ha will carry with him the goon will and hearty but wishes ot many people from ail denominations in thi city, where be bas labored so faith fully aud well. The word that Mr. Keck man coo id not return aud take np the work here, was likewise most nwelconie to bis many friends aud admirers in this community. He las decided to re main in Arizoua or posibly he nia go and take charge in Texas. Wu. r ever he goes, he v ill lie d the bi t wishes of many friend' in Grant Pas following him an1 hot ing for a return of his srood health and wish ing him abundaat sucoesi iu bis labor of love. ' Realty men tell tbe ;Coariei, that there is an unusually large number of newcomers in this oity and that most of them will decide to make their home here. Special Correspondence Portland, Oregon, February ',, 1908 The spirit of progress throughout Oregon was never more pronounced than st the present time. Tbe com mercial organizations of tbe state seem to be determined to do more effective advertising than ever before. There is a spirit of organization in the air, and tbe biggest effort centers upon the colonist rates from March 1st to April 80th, and the 30 rate frem all poipts in the Middle West to all points in Oregon is emphasized in every advertisement and every appeal. Salem held the greatest progressive meeting in her history last week, and Is preparing to held a celebration Tuesday night, February 18, at which time she will entertain seversl hun dred prominent citizens from outside point and more than 100 of these will be from Portland aad include the leading financiers, manufacturers, merchants and property holders of the city. Eugene is attracting a large amount of foreign immigration, and similar reports come from Ashland and Med ford. Tbe Coos Bay co untry is busy in presenting its claims, while East ern Oregon points are improving very opportunity to gain new citizens and new industries. California bas been aroused to the importance of the Pacifio Northwest, and especially that of the great "Iu land Empire," as a resnlt of tbe mag nifloent excursion which is being entertained in Los Angeles by the Chamber of Commerce of that city today. Tbe positive assurance that Swift & Company and other great 'packing oompauies will locate enormous plans at Portland will give an Impetus to the livestock industry of all tbis por tion of tbe United States. The loca tion of these packing houses will add to the value of the holdings of every breeder and producer of cattle, sheep, bogs and poultry,' and the dairy pro ducts of Oregon will be trebled aad find a market in every part of the world. Five tons of printed matter, pre senting in an attraolve form, both by pictore and by text, the vital facts relitlve to the Important fruit dis tricts of Oregon, have been distributed by the Portland Commercial Club within tbe last few week a Tom Richardson, Manager of the Portland Comineroial Club, i-ft this morning for Los Angeles to attend the aonoal dinner of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Tbe Trans-Continental Passenger Association will decide, at an early meeting to be held in Chicago, opon the rates tn Oregon points in connec tion with the National Democratic Convention at Denver in July. The Portland Commercial Clob made this request and will work to bring many of these delegates to the Pacific Northwest. Business Chexng. J. L. MYERS bas sold his barber shop on east front street to M. Stan tor, of Eugene, who will continue the business. Mr. Myers has bought the half in terest i.f Nats Bates In the bsrber hop on West Front street, next to Schmidt's cigar store, formerly owued by Myers & Bates, and U now sole proprietor. He will conduct the but-i-nes and equip it in first class style Mr. Myers wi'l run three chairs, ani will have N. Bates and M. Lwkett for assistants. 1-81 tf To the Public. Pursunat to tbe solicitation of large number of Republicans nf Joteohine and Jackson Counties 1 have decided to become a candi date for tbe office of District Attor ney for the First Prosecuting Attor ney's District, First Judicial District of Oregon, subject to the action of tbe Republisan voters at the coming primary election. V rwtition as such nominee will In due time be filed with the Secre tarv of state and along with it a brief statement of principles which will be made public. Very respectfully. R F. MULKET, Jacksonville, Oregon, February 6,1908. Ths adjourned meeting of tbe South ern Uregon Angora Breeders Asso ciation will be held in Grants Pass on Saturday, Fsruary 29, in the City Hall at 1 p.' ra. sharp. The prelimi nary organization for this Association was effected two weeks ago at a meet ing held in this city, at which time E. Harmon was chosen temporary president and Charles Meserve, tem porary secretary. The meeting was attended by most of the Angora breeders of Josephine county and after a general discussion of tbe objects and scope of the proposed association it was decided to have hut one organiza tion for all Southern Oregon and to take in as members all the goat raisers and others interested in the develop ment of the Angora industry in Jose phine, Jackson, Douglas and the other counties of Southern Oregon. Tbe membership fee was fixed at 11 and the annual does at 11. The cost of shipping mohair is to be paid by those shipping as done by the members of the fruit growers' associations.' At the meeting on tbe S9tb permanent officers wilt be elected and prepara tions made for shipping tbis season's clip of mohair. Secretary Meserve bas arranged to have O A. Malboeuf, of Portland, district freight agent for tbe Soathern Pacific present and he expects to be able to secure the attend ance of E. L. Bailor, of Forest Grove, one of tbe largest breeders of , Angora goats in Oregon, who will give an addrsss on ths oars of goats and the preparations of the mebair for market. Ths meeting will be open to the publio and It is expected that all those interested in the Angora goat industry in southern Oregon will be present Tbe objects of the Seuthern Ore gon Angora Breeders Association are to hip mohair in car lots direct to the factories in the East, thus saving on freights and the big commission to the middlemen ; to co-operate In the baying and selling of brssding ani mals; to secure instructions for ths mertbers as to how bsst to'shear their goats and bow to separate tbe fleeces in grading the mohair for baling aud shippiug lo; wage war on coyotes and other pasts of the range; to allay tbe prejudice and teach the publio that goat meat is as palatable and ender as is mutton; to hold meetings from time to time to discuss the var ious factors that enter into the suc cessful carryiug on of the Angora in dastry and to aid in the development of this industry In Southern Oregon. Something special for the Ladies 921 It Saturday at Gibsons. ROSEGURG EDITOR FOUND GRANTS PASS PROSPEROUS Tbe other day Editor Wimberly, of the Rosebnrg Review was a visitor la Grants Pass, and upon returnii g home he gave bis impressions in his paptr after this fashion: ' A member of the Review staff was in Grants Pass on Thursday and found the agitation for street paving there almost as active as it is In Rosehnrn, Had ther known a little earlier of Roseburg's exooraion to Eugene next monaay, a Dig allegation or uran s Pass boosters would have joined us na that occasion. However, the fet-ling there seems to be very stroDg toward golog right ahead with tbe proposed work of strset paving. Sixth street is being spanned with two eleuant big arches, one on either side of tb railroad track. These are suitably Inscribed, setting forth to all travelers tbe advantages and excellent resources of Grants Pass and Josephine county. ini uoomeroial club there is very active and bas just set apart 12300 for advertising purposes Tbis will in elude tbe issuance of 20,000 pamphlets of M finely illustrated pages, and a page advertisement in the Sunset magazine for one year. Medford is doing similar and even more extensive work along these lines. These t soathern Oregon towns are emulating tbe exampie of Eugene In demonstrat iDg to tbe outside world that their re spective localities are 'on the map' and are fin) plaoes in which to locate and make profitable investments." Somewhat of a stir in local min ing circles was msde this week, when "Corey" Mattfson, tbe old-time min ing man and one of the fortunate owners of the famous "Oriole" mine, located in tbe Ualioe . district, came into the county seat, bringing some specimens from that camp. This was in tbe shspe of speci mens that assayed from f 10, 000 to 1S,000 to the ton I Of loourse it was "good to look upon," and miners hereabouts were greatly interested in witnessing the glittering sight. Mr. Mattison reported that his people were shipping ore by th car load to the Tacoma smelter and that it had been bringing $400 per ton, right along, with little variation. But tbis new strike bas raised tbeir expectations not a little and they are anticipating some mighty interesting returns from future . developments in that camp. . Cetonlst Rate. As has been the en atom far several years past the Railroads leading to tbe coast have agrsed on colonist rate, a little higher than in years past, bat still a very attractive rate, and it ought to have th effect of bringing a large number of immi grants to Oregon this spring. Th rat is effective from March 1st to April 80th and is substantially as fol lows: from Chicago S8; from Mis souri river common points, Council Bluffs to Kansas City inclusive, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Denver, eto., $30; St Louis, 9-15.60. Usual stopover privileges will be given on these tickets. 1-24 tf Th Nashville Student. Tbis popular aggregation gave a very entertaining program last even ing to a well filled bouse. The jig dancing was about th best ever given here, everyone who came on seemiug to be better than th one who was on before. The jokes were for the most part new, and some were better than those usually given. The oompany is a good one for fun giving enter tainment, and pleased the people. Rapid City Journal, April 28. Grants Pass Opera House, February 26. 2-21 It J.F.Rice, of Los Angeles.and Frank Groves ot Grauts Pass, are fitting up a room In the Endioott building for a tailor shop ladies' tsiloring as well as gents'. A trench dry process oleaning will be one of the features of the new firm. Keunett Copper Outlook. China Nest Eggs, 3 for 10c; 35o per dozen. Hair Riddle hdw. Co. I M it STATE ENDEAVORERS HAVE BIG GATHERING Plans for the 18th state convention of tbe Oregon Christian Endeavor union, to be beld in Eugene, Feb ruary 20 to 23 inclusive, ars well nn dr wav. The state president, Rev O. T. Hurd, of Corvallis, aunoonae tbnt a strong set of speakers is being secured for tbe convention. Tbe lint im ludes Rev. L. R, Dyott, pastor of the First Congregational church of Portland, Rev. W. H. Foulki. pastor of the First Presbyterian church .f Portland, President P. L. Campbell of the University of Oregon, Presi dent Kerr of the Oregon Agricultuial college, Revs. J. J. hvsns, D. A. Thompson, A. A. Winter, and others. The program is not yet complete, but it Includes conferences for the delegates, and open meetings for the people of Eugene, also three slmul taneous meetings for Sunday after noon, ths hut day of the convention one each for men, women and child ren. Tbe railroad has granted the usual on aud oue-tbird far to all delegates. Eugene Endeavorers have organized tbe necessary committees, and will provide entertainment for all ao credited delegates. H. A. Scullen is chairman of the entertainment com mittee, and all names of delegates should be sent to him. There are between 300 and 800 of the Christian Endeavor societies in the state, and an attendance of fally 20 delegates Is expected. There now seems to be a very strong probability that the long desired electrio line, connecting tbe cities of Southern Oregon will b consummated in the near future. This week Capt. F. L. Evans, the well-known Jacksonville fluanoler and promoter has been in Grants Peas this week, going into details regard ing this proposed laudable undertak ing. Capt. Evans informed the Courier representative that the project was well thought of and that there seemed to be good reason for expecting that it would eventually reach a successful culmination. He stated that promi nent eastern capitalists were at the baok of the movement and that all they desired was that the people of th varions communities which would be benefited by th proposed line show their interest in its success in a manner lo leave no doubt that they desired its access. The plan Is to hay th line tap all of the prominent cities and towns between Grants Pats and Ashland, and the manner In which th people will be asked to lend their assistance will be la the matter of taking stock, when th enterprise is ready to be launched. I Those in a position to know, assert that the idea is altogether. feisible on and that th people who are en deavoring to promote Klt are wealthy and have practical knowledge of such large enterprises. A dispatch from Chicago contained this bit ot iaformation that may prove to be of more thai passlnc Interest to th people of Grant Pas : "Muni cipal ownership received another rod jolt tndsy when th oity authorities decided to out down forces in th oily department 60 per cent This will throw out In th cold world 800 ardent M. O. advocates who have been look ing wise and drawing fat salaries It is said Ibat the 200 men who will be retained can do better work than the entire force of 600. Another feature of the elimination of th mnnioipal ownership remnant is tbe mysterious disappearance of much costly ma terial which cannot be traced to any completed work. Under Dunne's ad mlnistrstion, brass foundries, iron foundries and even a furniture fac tory were established. They afforded an admirable refuge for the ruuniol pal ownership advocates, bat did lit tie else " Owing to tbe heavy expense of maintaining the Ore alarm system about $100 a year and no funds com Ing in to meet the demands on the treasury, the fire department bas decided to give up the alarm system aud torn it over to the city. At the last meeting of the City Trustees an order was made allowina? the fire de partment the sum of 15 a mouth for the purpose of keeping up the alarm sjBtem, and it Is probable that the department will continue the service. Crescent City News. Big' Reductions -ON- WALL make room To a r New Goods on road from Factory Furniture and Car pets, Linoleums, Lace Curtains, Por tieres, Mattresses, Pillows, Cots, Wall Taper, Clocks, Mirrors, Window Khades, Pictures, Picture Moulding. R. H. OH THE HOUSEFUWISriER Front St., bet. 6 and 7 Last night the city council beld an importaet meeting. Among other matters,' tbe following business wag transacted : Committee on paving reported in favor of bitnlitrio pavement for Sixth street, between K and B, aud for G, from Gilbert Creek to Seventh aud on F, from Fifth to Seventh, the streets to be improved folly 80 feet from the edge of the sidewalks. A coating of crushed rock 18 feet wide was recom mended for north B, from Evelyn avenue to Sixth, and on south K, as well as on Sixth, to Rogue River bridge. Tbs committee, consisting of Messrs. Kinney, Toffs and Ooburn was allowed $08 as car fare, to go and Inspect Eugene and other Willamette Valley oity streets and obtain paving Information. Th nam of Wm. Lister was or dered to be placed on th list of Oomraos Drunkards, " as required by law. The application of H. L. Gilkey et al., for th grading of Jotephln street, as well as th rtquest for the Improvement of Division street, were denied Inasaauch as tbe charter ex pressly state that all snoh Improve ments shall be don at th expense of the abutting pre petty owner. W. H. Patillo's application for a blanket railroad franohis was tamed down. Quit a good sized grist of bills was passed opon and allowed. An ordiannce, paving th way for regulating th water rates, was passed and another for a Sidewalk on Fourth treat, between H and the Bridge was passed pan. The bond of City Treasurer Johnson in th sum of 11000, with J. T. Tuffs, F. H. Schmidt and Claus Schmidt, as sureties, was filed and approved. NEW POSTMASTER HAS ASSUMED HIS DUTIES Geo. W.i Donnell, Grants Pass' new postmaster essoined the duties of hla of floe last Week and the Courier Inad vertently neglected to mention the faot. Mr. Donnell is getting his hand in in fine style and it will not be long until be has the work well in hand. Appreciating the efficiency of F. A. Newell, who has been sblyj assisting retiring Postmaster Harmon, Mr. Donnell has already forwarded to the lepartmeut the name of Mr. Newell as his assistant. It is nnderstoodthat for the present, at least, he will make no changes in the other members of the force and it may be that he wilt retain all tbe help which Mr, Harmon bad. With the constant growth of the business of tke office and the possi bility that this may become an of floe where the city will have free delivery, ere long, the new official is likely to find the need for more of a force, soon. The Courier, one year 11.10' PAPER for Sonnf Stock Stoves and Ranges, Oraniteware, A g to ware, Isnware, Wooden wars, Wllloware, Cotlery, Crockery, Lamps, Glassware, fancy China, Uo-Csrts, Baby Carriage..