VOL. XXVI. GRANTS PASS, JOSKPHIXB COUNTY, OREGOX. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1011 No. 43 t 7 , i i I f '0 ii MINING ACTIVE IN GAUGE DISTRICT BAILEY GULCH M. & M. CO. TAKES OYER GOLD ROAD PUSH TUNNELS AND SHAFTS County Ccsmiiissioner 1911 Will See Progress Barlow-Great Says GAS COMPANY IS GIYEN FRANCHISE BY COUNCIL County Commissioner C. L. Bar low, of Galice, has been in town at tending his duties as a member of the county court. In speaking of Galice, he said he did not like to exaggerate conditions in that camp, but he felt quite certain that the out look for the coming season was brighter than it ever had been be fore. In evidence of this he spoke of preparations on a large scale on many properties and from this it was quite plain to be seen that Galice during 1911 will be the center of great mining activity. Mr. Barlow said that the county court had under taken last year Important improve ments on the Galice road and the work would be continued this sea son as soon as the weather would permit. He mentioned tne auto truck road which the Almeda com pany has under construction and said that as soon as completed Gal ice would be very much nearer to the railroad and this would be a great advantage to the camp, as it would reduce the price of haul on freight, and after a tiassenger coach Is placed on the road the trip from the railroad to Galice will take little more than half an hour. This new road will be a great help to the miners and Illustrates the difference between success and failure. The Almeda, as usual, leads in ac tivity, though only the regular un derground work Is being pushed. The big shaft is going deeped and deeper every day and it will not take many months to reach the 1000-foot level which was contemplated when the sinking was commenced. While wait ing for the roads to get in condition for travel much work will be done on the mine. When the time comes for the county to construct perman ent roads from Merlin to the Galice camp, conditions will entirely change and mining will then be done at much less expense than It Is now i roads well built will be good twelve months In the year, and then winter will be no more disagreeable on the road between the two points than In the summer. In the mean time, the Almeda company Is teach Ing the people of the county how to build roads, and to this end they are giving therr. an object lesson In the wav of good road work on the short cut from Leland to the Almeda mine. Work on the Oriole Is going for ward by regular shifts, but there is no attempt to rush matters, the Idea being to put In the winter months on development work. The quality of the ore Improves as depth is reached. The work that has been The city council at its special meeting on Wednesday night grant ed to A. W. Butler of Mlneapolis, P. B. Herman and E. L. Churchill of this city a 50 year franchise for a modern and up-to-date gas plant, with a capacity sufficient to supply a population of 30,000. The provis ions of the franchise are that work shall be commenced within i. days and the plant completed within eight months, the company to bear all expense of connections from the mains to the property line. There are' the usual restrictions looking to' the protection of the city streets and the paved districts. The city will have the option to purchase the plant after 21 years at the actual physical value of the property at that time. Mr. Butler states that they have several sights under consideration, but no definite location as yet has been decided upon. Plans are now being worked on and It is probable that actual construction work will be commenced within 30 days. The plant is to be up-to-date in every particular and the buildings, contrary to the usual custom, will be ornaments to the city. Coal gas will be provided for heating at about one-half the cost of wood. The ordinance provides that the price charged shall not exceed $1.75 per cubic feet. Contrary to the general opinion, this company has no connection with the company that Is supplying Med- ford and Ashland with gas. BOOSTER MI AT THE OPERA HOUSE NEW LOCOMOTIVE AND CARS FOR RAILROAD GAS PLANT FOR GRANTS PASS .1 111 Ten Thousand Dollars More Than Amount Necessary to Secure Railroad. A. D. Bowen, projector of the Grants Pass and Rogue River rail- roud. with associates arrived from Portland Wednesday in order to be -'" I'OUXCIL GRANTS FIFTY- present at the big railroad mass lbAK lKAMitiSE meeting this evening at the opera house. Mr. Bowen says they have placed an order in the east for 3000 tons of steel rails, to be delivered at CONMENCE WORK 30 DAYS las cany a date as possioie. a ou ton locomotive and 10 flat cars for construction work have also been ordered and will be delivered, It Is Gtt- wm Be SuppUHl for Heating expected, within 30 days, worn wm be so far progressed that the cele bration of the driving of the first spike will be held on March 1. Al ready grading on the roadbed has been In progress for several days on the company's property on the south side of the river and it Is and Lighting Lit Eight Mouths High school Btudents are rejoic ing over the result of the debate with NSPECT0R BURKE SAYS SPRAY TREES NOW SDraylne with llme-aulphur for scale should be pushed as rapidly at possible. While the tree is dormant the sale is loose on the bark and can be easily reached. Be careful to use your spray strong enough and cov er every twig. A single limb left unsprayed will, If it happens to have scale on it, undoes all the work on the rest of the tree. There was quite a lot of scale In the county last year, caused either by careless spray ing or making the solution too weak. While you are spraying your orchards don't forget your rose bushes and all shrubbery. Scale at tacks anything In the line of shrub or tree almost, and the safe way Is the best. It is easy to control If handled properly. Get your spray at Sampsons. They have a good quan tlty on hand now, but expect to stop manufacturing for the season as soon as the market Is supplied. So get it at once to save possible disappointment. Also go over your trees care fully and search for any hold over cases of blight. One sin zle hold-over case Is sufficient to Inoculate your whole orchard A little care Just now will save days and weeks of labor later on, to say nothing of sacrificing your trees, Don't wait for your neighbor to tell you to clean up. If you care enough about trees to have them on your place at all keep them in good con dltlon. Give them the same intelll gent care you would any other bust ness, or cut them down. With the thousands of acres i orchards that are now being set in put on the Oriole the past year thls vaneVi oniy Dy the best possible proves that the ore body Is In place and that the property will become a great producer In the not distant fu ture. It Is now a safe shipping prop osition, and If the roads were good it would be a paying mine every month in the year. On February 1 the Bailey Gulch Mining and Milling company' took over the Gold Road Mining and Mill ing company, with J. C. Stanley, gen eral manager. In charge. The new company Is composed of Philadelphia business men, W . J. Cleland, a large carpet manufacturer, at thi? head. These people have abundant capital, and a the property Is a pood one. It wl'l soon be developed Into a paying mln. P. H. Holdworth. manager and pr.ciner of the Srandlnnvlfin-.Vnierl-nn Dvedglnn company, U moving a larg C.redge to the Arg and work v !! b roniTVOT M m ?oon ' t w.'hTPry l !a n'a". Mr. Hold- , ,,) 'i ''T' K'fi-.' care can wo hope to keep out the pests and diseases that are making the lives of fruit growers In other localities strenuous to say the least. Every orchardlst should constitute himself as inspector, and promptly notify any gross neglect to the proper authorities. Because the district Is too large for one man to cover un less he devotes his whole time to the work. So spray now before the spring sun brings out the leaf and blossom. J. f. BURKE County Fruit Inspector. DEADLOCK IV COLORADO DENVER, Feb. 9. The Speor and Adams factions In the legisla ture will confer here this afternoon In n attempt to get together and There was a gathering at the opera house Wednesday night which marks the progress of events now at work to make Grants Pass the railroad center as well as the com mercial metropolis of the far-famed Rogue River valley. The business men of the city as well as the pro fessional men were alive to what was going on and it can be said that our leading citizens honored the occa sion with their presence. It was plain to be seen that every man In the room was thoroughly in earnest, and yet there was no excitement and busi ness methods were observed through out the evening. There were many present who had long waited for Just such an occasion and an opportunity to show their faith not only by their work but by their money, and when the time came for them to speak they were in evidence. It will be re membered that at the meeting of the Grants Pass Commercial club held at the club rooms on Wednes day, February 1, a resolution pledg ing the club to the raising of $60,- 000 stock subscription to the Grants Pass and Rogue River railroad was adopted, and after discussion the gathering was adjourned ror one week, at which time it was expected the amount would be raised. This Adjourned meeting was held Wednes day night at the opera house, this place being selected on account of the larger seating capacity. On this evening the house was crowded to the doors and standing room was at a premium. There was a feeling of Intense Interest visible on every face. During the time the people were gathering the Commercial club or chestra discoursed choice music. On the platform were seated President Hall and Secretary Andrews of the Commercial club, A. D. Bowen, H. L. Chapln, E. H. Grasty, J. R. Cunning ham, J. E. Gardner, J. G. Rlggs and S. H. Rlggs, of the railroad and land company, the board of trustees of the Commercial club, the soliciting and Investigating committees. The meeting was called to order by President L. B. Hall of the club, who requested Secretary H. L. An drews to read the resolution, which was done. Mr. Andrews also read articles from the Med ford Mall Trib une and the Oregonlan, In which It was stated that Grants Pass had failed In Its attempt to raise 160,000 for the railroad and that Medford would come to the front and raise all the money necessary. These articles were generally condemned as being false and malicious. A. N. Parsons, chairman of the railroad soliciting committee was then called upon for a report of the work done by his organization. Mr. Parsons reported that work by the committee had been stopped In the afternoon, the amount asked for, $60,000, having been already over subscribed by over $10,000, after on ly four dayg of subscription work. The full number of persons aubscrlb- sore backs In the audience, as it was expected by many of those in attend ance that there would be a big ef fort put forth to raise the money needed. This caused a general laugh. He also cautioned the peo ple not to lose their head and try to precipitate a boom. J. R. Cunningham was then call ed upon and spoke of his connection with the project and assured the people that their faith In the enter prise was not misplaced. A. D. Bowen was next called up on. Mr. Bowen Is a man of action l.robuble that many more men will be I Klamath Falls on Friday evening. put 'to work In a few days. for the judges gave a unanimous de- The work of grading and tracK cislon to the local team. The de laying from the connection with the bate was Interesting and exciting Southern Pacific line to the river from beginning to end and at no will be pushed with all possible speed time during the discussion did the in order to place material for the friends of the home team fell con bridge on the ground without delay, fldent of winning. The arguments of each speaker showed that he had made a careful study of his aubject and had put In a considerable amount of work In preparation. The local speakers be ing at home seemed a little more at property ease on the platform, which added STREET WORK PLANNED FOR EARLY SPRING During the past week owners In the first ward have been greatly to the effectiveness of their !.., iiun in o,, ,1,.1, lotinir nnH. debate uu, w...u8 ... Th.a ff,vna , (j.-nta p... thB i.,atcu u. .uo uu uC v tions to me cuy councu lor vur.oua cnnnip,on8hlp of tns district. It U a lew sentences, mit wnat ne saiai lp(lt imnrovpninti,. An effort is b,n vaf Inaf when iha novt uvawkw . ... . . . - - IIUll n.uvwu Jl-V j uav nuvu MW being made to decide upon the stylo debate will take place. The de- of roadway, some favoring a37-foot haters, however, are already ' mak- , . ,,h !,... ... g Plans ror nard worn ana are go- lUaiinaj UL a nnwi uwuuu u.w- cadam, while others are contending for a 30-foot roadway of macadam with a bituminous water-proof sur was roundly cheered. He announced that grading work on the new rail road which would open up the WI1 Hams and Applegate valley would be commenced on Thursday morn lng. II. L. Chapln, of the land com pany, told something of the plans of face. that corporation and among other It Is conceded that nothing short things said that the people of Jose- of a first-class hard-surface pave- Dhlne county did not realize the incut will do for the down town value of their lands and that prices blocks, but B street from 6th to Mer were entirely too low In comparison Un road, 6th street from F to Eve- with values In other parts of the lyn avenue, 3d from F to Evelyn, and state. The railroad will open up a a portion of 4th street are being section of the country which la sec ond to none on the face of the globe, the resources of which can not be duplicated In numbers or value by any place north or south. The next speaker called upon was J. G. Rlggs, who Bald that he was authorized by the railroad pro moters to announce that a hand some oil painting, a blrd'seye view of Grants Pass and the country con tiguous to the line of the Grants Pass and Rogue River railroad, a duplicate of the one now on exhlbl tlon at the company's office, would be presented to the Commercial club as soon as It was received from the artist. This announcement also was freely cheered. 11. II. Raster then made a char acterlstlc address which kept the au dlenre in good humor for a number preparlm; planH of minutes. for tho kind considered for some kind of macad am. It Is understood that residents on Washington boulevard, which Is the northerly extension of 4th street, are contemplating parking along the center of the street and leave n driveway on either side. This Is the only 100-foot thoroughfare In the city, and lying as It does, Is well adapted to on improvement of this kind. A portion at least, If not the entire width of 6th street, from B street to Evelyn avenue will be paved, but It is probable that a less expensive plan will be figured out that has been necessary to follow up to B street on 6th. City Engineer Hobson, who re cently spent some time making ex amination of about 20 kinds of pave ment and macadam In California, Is mil specifications of Improvement lng in with a determination to win the state championship. All the members of tho present team made their first appearance as debaters In the contest Friday evening. They certainly Bhow that they have in them the making of good speakers unci we have a team which Is a cre dit to our school.' After the debate a reception was given the visiting team at the Guild hall. There was a large number of students present and all united In giving the visitors a welcome and In helping them forget their defeat for tho time being. Some one called for N. G. Pike, best adapted to our conditions, so Mr. Pike was in the audience and that when tne question comes up as he aroBo he announced himself as to his office no time may be lost In the newest booster In town. He has preparing for actual work. of been In the city but a few days, but has Identified himself with the busi ness Interests and will ever be found In the lineup of workers. Mr. Pike Is a good storyteller and his two stories were apropos and cheered to the ec ho. While the orchestra rendered an other selection Messrs. IIchs & I'll yer took an excellent flashlight pic tnre of the audience and the gentle men on the stage. Afterward E. ... Gr&Hty, financial aannt of Port and and Chicago, was called upon. Mo said that he had told Mr. Bowen It was up to the people of Grants Pass to subscribe for $60,000 In stock If they wanted the railroad. This they have done and now It Is up to him to supply the balance? of the money. This he assured the audience bo was pre- AMENDED ROGUE RIYER FISH BILL PASSES HOUSE In was 24. This report was round ly cheered and the resldonts of J Pr"I do '"' 'mU1 ",,r"- Grants Pass felt a little more proud j 'y ' "Ht. !of their home city than ever before, IMen came me aijoiii nnieni ami H. L. Gilkey was then called up-a the people went to thHr homos on and among other thln?s he told a I1-y wemod to be of on- opinion, story of the logger who t a Iok ; t 'hat It Is a.very easy rolling was Intending to show what h could do, but the other loggers matter for Grants Pass to raise $70. 000 when It Is needed to carry break the senatorial deadlock. It Is had lifted the burden and when the through an Important enterprise. reported that Jull" r 'Vtntpr, wholmsn In queiflon lifted with all his was defeated for r 1. - s-! rem court 1 might, there being no resistance,! Ian fall. Is likely t) !- h com-; his back was broken with the strain, i nromU" candidate. Mr. Gllky h9pd there would bj no In discussing the results of the labors of the rum m IU.ee a securing (CootlnuiJ oa Pig Five ) """ The drainage and sewerage prob turns are being looked Into by the sewer committee, and It Is expected that their report and recommenda tlons on several subjects will be soon bo ready. I,et us hope that the matter of preparing the sewer sys tern may be so carefully worked out as to be In keeping with other Im provements, and the rapid develop ment which this place will take on for the next few years at least. All these things are In working or der, and will be carried on as rapid ly as Is consistent with careful man agement. At the same time It Is as sured that the Installation of a mod ern gas plant will be started within a few weeks. Right In line with these Improve ments will come the necessary changes In nt r"t grades and line to conform to th railroad construction about, to MMrted. If ,,r')",,y owners who would be aff"'ed I iv any needed Improve m r' ""I d take It upon themselves to lulrg the matter before the coun cil It would not only expedite mat rs. but would relieve the various committee of the city council of a lot of unnecessary work, and would elluilDate the chances of needed Im provements being overlooked entire-lr. M. J. Anderson, who returned last night from Salem, where he went to work In the interest of the Rogue her fishing Industry, received a message this morning from the cap ital stating that the bill as amend ed had passed the house. Tho orlg- nal bill as planned by tho Humes and, It Is said, supported by the Med ford sportsmen, provided for an open river from the coast to the mouth of the Illinois river. Mr. Andorson's request to. the committee was that the river be open for commercial fishing to the steel bridge at Grants Pass, This produced a lively scone In the committee room and several personal encounters seemed immin ent ( but the bill was amended and reported. This bill forbids the catching of steel heads by net and also forbids winter fishing, except with hook and line. These latter provisions were recommended by local fishermen. It Is Bald that this bill as amended will pass the senate and will have the governor's approval. ( IIAItGKI) WITH ATTKMPT TO ItmilK HKNATOU NEW YORK, Feb. 9. Charged with an attempt to bribe former State Senator Foclker against tho anti-racing bill, which stopped bet ting In New York, former Senator Frank Gardner was today placed on trial. Gardner has been out on ball since we wns brought back from Beranton, Pa., two months ago to testify before the legislative graft eommltteo, on which occasion he re fused to talk. Before the committee witnesses swore that Gardner offered them money to vole against the aotl raclng law. District Attorney Whit man claims to have new evidence which will secure a conrlctlon.