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life? 0Mf itt , VOL- XXIV. GRANTS PASS. TOSKPHTNh onnvTv nuuriw pprnAv ctptpmupd -s 10 ' r FRUIT EXCHANGE MET TUESDAY Everything Now Ready for Incorporation. SCOVILLE IS THE MANAGER Fruit and Vegetables to be Deliv ' ered to Exchange Ware house, then Sold. The big room of the Commercial Club was pretty well picked Tuesday by fruit . growers of this section, the occasion being the regular meeting of the new Grant Pass Fruit Growers txcbange. President W. Scovllle caueo. inem to order promptly at 1 :30 and the busiuess of the day begun at once. Several amendment! to the bv- laws were offered and adopted, the principal one being a provision re quiring all members cf the exhange to sell their fruit and produce through the exohange, thus puttiog a stop to tne peddling of the same through the streets. Another amendment provides that all fruit shall be packed at the exhange warehouse or under the supervision of the manager or bis assistants. This was adopted for the reason that the exchange wants to be able to guarantee everything sold by them. Any member who sends io packages not packed under the super vision of the manager or his assist ants, will have the same opened and if not in good condition, will be sold to the best advantage, but not be shipped with first class fruits. Ao other amendment provided, that per sons having froit or produce to sell must entsr into a contract with the exchange to handle it before April 1st of each year. H. . Galo offered a resolution to cov-r the cases of those who had already entered into contracts before the exohange was organized, em powering the directors to authorize any member of the exchange to carry oat former contracts without paying the required percentage to the ex change. It was arranged to call for sealed bids for the furnishing of this years boxes. Tne members were greatly en courage at the sale of stock made so far, a sufficient amount having been disposed to permit the prompt filing of the incorporation papers. The matter of raising the price of stock in the exchange was discussed, but it was finally decided to leave it at the present figure, f 10 for awhile, anyway. The argument presented for the suggested increase being that those persons who helped to organize and to put the exchange on a payiug basin should have some advantage over those who waited to ste whether the uovement would be a success, but the concensus of opinion seetnnd to be that those who saw fit to come iu at the 11th hour should be given the same treatment as those who came in at the begionlug. One of the most important matters eo tar decided upon was the selec tion of a manager Frederick D. Eistnann was first offered the position bot declined it on account of poor health. A provision of the by-lawi wis to the effect that no member of the board of directors sliould bold thetostion of mausger. President Seville was the only person that co a Id be found to look after the bu"in"s but was barred on account of being on the board. The by-laws 'were auieuled. mitiiij it allowable for th- re imin leroi his year to have a inUher i f the b ard serve a' nitrsg! and Mr. Seville will I old the p. s' tion. He ha hi headquarers tem porarily i i t e office of timer St ank Aft-r the regolsr business of the diy wan cer, President Seville cailed Uirn Colonel C. G Coutiiit tn know how the irrigation project was getting along, and Mr. Content stat-rt that the lirntstion Committee of the Commercial Clob were iuiug invi tation If r a meeting to take place next Mondv afternoon and that they desired the fru t gtowet and all land owners to be present and take part iu the negotiations and organisation of an irri nation com Dan v. statiog that there had been much work done In the matter but that there was plenty left for.the land owners to get irriga- "u" ou get it at the right prloe. When the matter of felling all fruit and vegetab'es through the exchange was brought up many of the farmers were inclined . to oppose It. When it was explained however that. ti. ... change would pay cash for their pro duce and io return sell to the stores for cash, the objections were larirelv over come. The next meeting of the association will be on October 3d at 3 p, m., at which time it is honed to !.. t.h business running as smoothly as thongh the Grants Pass Frnit V. change was an old established con oern, in-tead of lees than a month old. Evangelist R. F. Whlston and Wife of Boston These noted evangelists will be in Grants Pass in October. C. W. Long man, a tenor soloist of Lincoln, Neb., is also a part of the team. They are now in a big meeting at Ashland. The Tidings says of them: These evangelists are worth hear ing." GILMAN BED ROCK MINING . COMPANY Launches Its First Machine With in Rogue River Success. The launching of the first mining machine of the Oilman Bed Rock Miuing Co. at Galice last Thursday was witnessed by a large crowd, not an accident of any kind happening to mar the great undertaking, which proved to be a succcess in every way. Too much credit cannot be given President Oilman for the magnihreut progress be has made considering that the company was only organized March 20, 1908 To Miss Ruth H'irlow, daughter of Vicepresid-mt Harlow, f 11 the. bouor of christening the firrt miniug ma chine of the Oilman Bed Rock Miu ing Co., naming her " Maude G. " u houor of President Oiluinns wife, as the great machine touched the bottom of Rogue River for the lirst time. Inn mtchiue just lauuclied by the Gilmau Bed Ruck Mining Co. is !in feet luug, 10 f-et wide and covers 2"0 surface feet at one setting; is built eutlrely of Bteel aud weighs 20 tous. It is carried betwetn two 80 toot batges, containing the slu'ce. boxe", hoiniiuK appantm aid all the neies sary micb Dty for mining. The steel slides which are provided on both tin inner and outer domsare ja ked down to conform to the on even surf tee otne liver b d Mr. Oilman, the invfutir has stent the past six years perfecting th' ma chine for mining the bed of Rogue River which i undoubtedly otie of th- richest rivers iu gold of any iu t eworld, an i wheh bm enabled him to mill-- ihe le i f thin river just the same as ou a dry bar, aud which will eventually revolutionize the miu ing of rivers in the whole Pacific Nor tli west as well a Alaka. One of the Be-it Displays rf Milli nery ever known in Grtnts Psss will be at Mr. Rehkopf's, Saturday, September 2U. The annual meeting of the First Baptist church will be held Thursday evening, October 1st. Refreshments, election of officers and plans for the New Tearwill be the features of the even inc. Members of the church and congregation are cordially i invited. ! William Jennings Bryan was ar-1 rested last Saturday in Rhode Island I for exceeding tbe speed limit. -f ;A i ' . s GRANTS PASS ENTERTAINS DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Annual Conclave of Grand Com mandery Knights Templar Had Highest Attendance in Its History. Ilanquet, Picnic and Automobile Rides. The 22d Grand Conclave. Krfights Templar closes tonight, and with the closing are ended two of the greatest days in the history of Grants Pass aud days that will be long remnmered by citizens and the visiting Knights and ladies. The conclave was successfully carried out according to program. Melita Commandery No. 8 io uniform, met the visiting delegations at the trains, and a committee from tbe Eastern Star took the ladies iu charge and looked after their comfott aud en tertainment. Immediately after tbe arrival of the train from the north, which had at tached four special pollmans for the Knights Templar, and a special train bringing the Ashland aud other dele agtiouF, Melita Commandery, head"d by the Rogue River Band, escorted tbe visitors to the Masouio Temple and at 11 o'clock the Grand Com mandery was opened by Grand Com mander Frank J. Miller of Albaoy who delivered a brilliant an J pleasing ad dress. This was followed by the re ports of the grand officers which were turned over to the proper committees, The reports showed that the treasury of the grand coramandry was ia good shape, there being something over $3000 on hand after the paymeut of all debts. After these routine mat ters were attended to adjournment was taken nntil 1 :!S0. At tbe afternoon session the FinHnoe committee reported that they had ex amined all reports from the different officers aud had found tham correct. The reports showed the present mem bersbip of ths organization in the state to be 924, a gaiu during the Tear of W5 members. One of the pleas ng occurrences rf this session was the conferring of the degree of Past Eminent Commander on Grand Treasurer B. O. Whitehouse of Portland aud makig him a life member of the Grand Commandery. Mr. Whitehouse has attended every meeting of the Grand Comuiandery, with one exception, for 18 yiars and in recognition cf his faithfulness the hoi.ors wete bestowed npo him. Baker City, Oregon was named as the meeting place of the next Grand ComiLandery, iu Sepeuiber 11KM1. Charters were grunted to two new couiuianderi s, one at Hood River and one at A tori, both haviug been working under dispensation up to this lime. Ihe cotuiuand-iry at The Dalles was continued under dispensation for aiioiher year. As a forth-r stimulation for the drill corps, ihe Grand Commander v made an appropriation of 100 per year to be giveu to the bet drill corps of auy comuiandery ; this to be giveu io addition to the banner. The afternoon s siou ended by giving a vote ol t banks to Melita Commauderv No. 8 aud the citizens of Grauts Pass for their frceptiou aud entertainment during the com lave. At 4 o'clock the lin of plumed koighu formed at the Misouio I all and marched to the A. A. C. ba'l grounds where the competitive drill was held. Iu the lead was Marshal Mo Grew mounted aid tarrying ths American tla. Then followed the bnn, a dt 1. gatiou from Sal-ui with the banner, Melita Comuiandery, Mal ta Commandery of Ashland with 15 io 20 members, visitinit tnig't-, and Uretiou Commandery Dull corps as i scort to the Grand Commandery offi cers. The line of march was dowu Sixth to L, weft to F:tth, south to Bridge aud west to tbe ball grounds, where the Knights as they entered the firld were greeted by cheers from the hundreds of spectators who filled the grandstands. Tbe drill by tbe drill team of Ore gon Commandery No. 1 of Portland, was one of the best feat ores of tbe conclave. Tbe banner was beld by DeMjlay commandety No. 6 of Salem, bot Oregon No. 1 came fcere determined to wrest the trophy from them. DeMolay Commandery was unable to be here with their drill oorps, but sent a delegation with the banner. There beiug no contesting team, Ore gon Commandery No. 1 drilled the re quired 40 minutes aud it is generally conceded gave the best exhibition ever wituesaed in the state of Oregou, and the banner was turned over to them. Ihe members of the drill corps are: Wm. Davis, captain, D. G. Tomaaint (secretary), Henry L. Pittock (stand ard bearer), Henry L. Banoroft, Chas. R. Frazier, Fred O. Jennings, M. Bil lings. Cyde Evans, J. L. Bailey, A. H.Lea,W. J. Willis, W. H. Monroe, H. J. Sohnldermau, Geo. F. Robert son, W. C. BrUtow, Jas. McClelland J. W. Latimer, Philip Neu, Roy Quackenbush, V. A. Avery, Carl Lively, Robt S. Farrell. At 6 o'clock the Knights and their ladies sat down to a sumtoons banquet in the banquet room of the Masonio Temple, there beiug 200 at the table. Dnring tbe banquet the Grants Pats orchestra rendered harmonious mosio Following this pleasant event tbe officers, elective and chosen were pub licly installed by Retiring Past Grand Commandery F. J. Miller : Elective. Grand Commander, Albert M. Knapp. Deputy Grand Commander, Thomas C. Taylor. Grand Generalissimo, Wm. A. Cleveland. Grand Captain General, Henry B. Thielson. Grand Senior Warden, Wm. E. Grace. Graud Junior Warden, L. L. Jewell. Grand Treasurer, Benj. G. White- house. Graud Recorder, James F Robinson. Appointive. Grand Prelate, , Henry Roe. Grand .Standard Bearer, D. B. Graut Grand Sword Bearer, W.F. Laraway. Grand Warder, Jay Tuttle. Grand Captain of Guard, Deodato G. Tomaaint. While tbe regular teasion of the Grand Commaudery mdod last eve ning, today has betn devoted to the euiertaiuiuent of the distinguished V'sitors. All of the automobiles of the city were turned over to add to the pleasure of the day and trips were made to points op and down the river and to a few of the otchards of the valley By noon everyone was hungry and repaired to Riverside patk where a fish, guiie aud fruit dinner was spread. No filed program was pro vided for the afternoon hut those who wished to fiih were given an op portuu tr to show their skill aud the others vsiied here aud there aud in one way or another put in a very pleasant day. The visiting Knights TeuipUr, other fiau those uamtd as officers of the Grand Comuiandery and members of Or von Commandery Drill team are: Oreg in Com ii andery No. 1 Port land. W. A. Ch land, A M. Knapp, H nry R e. John J. Butcn er, Chas. Cleveland, Oliver A. Cutler, Geo. II. Durham. Ivauhoe Commandery No. 3. Eu geneDarwin liristow, Jas. F. Rebia son. Temple C miuamlery No. 8 Albaoy Johu Kuttt rworth, David P. Masou, A. B. Wr-atherford, Curtis B. Wino, Frank J. Mill-r, J O. Galbraith, L. C. Ma st all. D. C. Aa-hr. Malta Commaudery No. 4 Anbland Eogena A. Sberwio, Chas. Strang, Thomas F. Bolton, Ben Bowers. Thomas H. Slnipaon, C W. Root. R. T. Burnett, Geo. W. Duun, Alex O. Livingston, I. C. Rohnett, Chas. F. Shepard, C. Henry Veupel, John R. Wick. DeMolay Commandery No. 6 Sa lem Wm. Warner, F.A. Turner, Geo. H. Baruett, Geo. Brown, A. E. Strang, Henry B. Tblelsoo. Pendleton Commandery No. 7 Pen dleton T. C. Taylor. Baker Commandery Not. Morton D. Clifford, Wm. E. Graoe. Hood River W. F. Larway. Astoria Jay Tuttle, O. F. Peter son. The Dslles-W. A. Wilkinson. Melita Commandery No. 8, Grants Pass: The members of ths order of this city were nearly all In attendance. They are: H. C. Kiuuey. Emineut Commander; R. L. Coe, Geueralis simo; George R. Riddle, Captain General; L. B. Hall, Seulor Warden ; T. B. Cornell, Junior Warden : H. O. Bobsien, Pielate; P. H. Hart a. Treas urer, Geo. 8. Calhono, Recorder; Jose X. Nelsou, Standard Bearer : Herbert Smith, Sword Bearer; R L. Butlott, Warder; A. E. Voorhles, Sentiuei; J. J. Bacher, Jos. Fetaer, A. S. Rose baum, V. C. Bartlett, Joe L. Ham- mersley, A. W. Sanders, Wm. A. Car ter, W. H. Hampton, O. S. Seither, W. P. Counts, J. W. Howard, II . E. Sonneman, A. E. Carlson, A. P. Harth, Herbert Smith E. C. Dixon, M. F. Lance, Jas. Trimble, L. L. Doflleld,.C. W. Mathew. D. W. Shat- tuck, W. E. Everton, Chas. E. Nav- bee. D. W. Williams, W. H. Flanagan F. T. Mashborn, H. E. Foster. I. A Robie. . Notes of the Conclave. The weatber man was kind to Grants Pass on both Thursday and Friday, continuing on those days the beautiful sunshine and the balmy atmosphere wbiuh has prevailed for some weeks past. Many of the stores were ap propriately decorated for the occasion and Maltese crosses electrically lighted were hung from the arches on Main street. The stores, arenerallv. wr. closed dnring the afternoon. from lodges outside the state of Oregoo, there were quite a few Knights Templar here durlug the Conclave, among whom we noticed : Wm. Ronan, of Milan Mo., Wm. E. Lane, Salem S. D.. and J. A. Both- well, Hepburn, Neb. The .ooinmandaries'at Portland aud Ashland did themselves proud in the matter of attendance during the ouo- olave. The ladies accomnanvlna the Ash. land delegation added irreatly to ths enjoyment of the occasion. We hope they will come again. The Knights .Templar are jolly good lot. Giauts Pass Is always glad to welcome them. D. E. Vernon. Dablisher of the Owl at Oakland. Oreiron. arrived this afternoon, too late to attend the com mandery easious but enjoyed the after estivities H-nry L. Pittock. Standard Boarer for the Oregon commaudery No. 1. drill team, aud one of the owners of the Oiegonian, was a welcome visitor iu our city. He will bear the stand ard at least until tbe next conclave and coufidetily hopes to be the posses sor of it for many years to come. This years meeting Is conceded to be the most successful ever held in the state. This Is the fir't time In many years that the visiting delegations of Knights Templar have lieen met at the train by the home lodge in uniform. What's the matter with G'ants Pass? She's all right. REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE TAFT & SHERMAN CLUB Tbe local republicans met at the Court house Wednesday evening pur suant to a rail issued by Joseph Mties, Chairman of the connty central com mittee, and organized a Taft and Sherman club. The gathering was all enthusiasm from ben inning to and and many good old republican talks were listened to. After signing the membership roll the election of officers was taken up and Judge W. C. Hale was chosen as president ; H. C. Kioney, first vice-president, O. S. Blanchard, second vice-president; JtmesE. Hair, secretary with Judge James Holman and Thos. Frye as flrt and second aasistauU. The club will meet again on next Tuesday. MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR POULTRY SHOW The Grants Pass Poultry Keepers Association will hold a meeting on next Tuesday evening at Guild Hall aud will be glad to welcome visitors and aoyone int-restsd in poultry. At ttiis meeting the annual election of officers will take place and arrange ments will be made for the next poultry show which this year will be held in December and will run three days. Aimer Dixoo of Salem who was here to judge the last poultry show has agreed to come again this year. IRRIGATION CON- Meets at Two O'clock at Commercial Club. AN IMPORTANT GATHERING Facts and Figures Showing Cost of Irrigation Under Gov ernment Protects. There are some interesting facts regarding the Irrigation of this part of the Rogue River Valley aud it is well to note that It will be, to a large extent, a p'implug proposition, as not' more than 5000 acres on each side of the river can be reached by gravly ditches. This would leave 20,000 acres nuder the high line canal which must be furnished with water by a pumping proposition. A few years ago, the pnmplng of water for irri gation would have been considered hardly practical but the United States Reclamation Service has proven that It can be done. most satisaftoorily. In North Dakota there are three pnmp lng projects all located on the Mis souri river. It Is a well known fact that the Missouri la otioertalu as to its channel and it often liappeus that new one Is ma ie during a spring freshet. This makes It Impossible to construct dam that will be of per manent servioe and the result Is that It has been found necessary to pump ths water iuto the ditches. Quoting from the Natioual Geographic Maga sine on this subject, we find the fol lowing: "Fortunately great beds of lignite were discovered lu 'he vicinity on publio land, and tbe euglneers pro posed that the government should turn coal miner, miuing its own coal and developing power therefrom. A large power house was erected at the mine aud power Is now conveyed electri cally to the river. An exceedlnidy unique, plaa was deviaed to overcome tbe eooeutrioltiea of the Mla-onrl. The pumps are placed on floating barges, which will accommodate, them selves to changes in the river channel aud on the water level. The water is delivered through pipes with flexible joint into reservoirs, and from these basins is ptimied into the canals. These reservnrs serve to settle the silt, large quantities of which are carried in solution by the Missouri River, the 'ceutral plant, near Willlstnn, supplies power to two of tlieso pro jects." Down in Southwestern Kansas they have another and different proposi tion, ihete was only 8000 acres of laud and to Irrigate these It wasfouud necessary to sink wells. Threi hun dred of these were sunk and they are in groups of 12 each and they vary from 12 to 15 inches iu diameter. Each group will lie operated by its own pumping plant and all pumps will be operated by electricity gen erated In a central power station. The water from the wells will be lifted into a concrete lined conduit, which discharges Iuto the main canal. During the irrigation season this leviathan putuplug plant will lift 80,000 acre feet, or about 11,000,000, 000 gallons. The value of land in this part of Kansas, io its natural condition, varies frot? 5 to lfi per sore. Wheu reclaimed by irrigation it is eaxily worth from f 100 to 1150 per acre. The principal crnjis are sugar-beet aud alfalfa, considerable quantities of which are already tinder cultivation. Apple aud melons at repeoially profitable crops when irrigated. Both the North Dakota and South western 'Kansas propositions ware complete and supplied water to the settler this year. We regTet that we are Doable to furnish the figures which th i reclamation servio fixed for water rights but as the govern ment charges from 30 to f M) an acre generally, It is safe to say that the charge In the two oases 1 somewhere between these two figure. The subject of Irrigation in this part or uregon mould be taken up along educational line if w would arrive at praotloal result. (Continued on last fatje)