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W EEKLY ROGUE RIVER COURIER FRIDAY. JUXY 7, 1911 au w , 1 - ssa tkrough t E. V00UJTIE8, Publisher Mod Proprietor. Subscription llatea. Weekly By mall Per yuir, $1.50; six months, 75 cents; 10 cents; single copies, 6 cents. Dally Delivered by carrier. or through the malls Per months, la; one monen, 50 cents; bitgie copies, & cents. ..GTtAKTS PASS, OKEGOis, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1911. - u r Weekly Rogue River Courier fkefake rm the kuumo uuhi. 1 No matter what happened on the Fourth of Jidy at An Udependent New Paper EUblllifd la 1S87. PaftUnhetl every Friday Bedford r hOW much Complaint WaS made DJ Grants Eatered at the post office at Ora-its Pass, Oregon, for transmission p jtkenS regarding their reception there, the gOOU Hh the mails as second-class matter. ! . i . - xi j. -ft 5 1 1 ;fi ntr people oi mat any win receive a ruai wcu;uuh: u wc c. g. coutaxt, Editor. attend the timing Congress ,which is to be held here on tlie mh of montk We are told that very large mini- I UMtn 41 . A V4- ilnrtri ahh f !rt -T TT 1 1 of trail. 1 rlio four months, ; MUiB mc ucbi uiaaa in uiu Diatcx uijr um-m wv, ' ' congress and do their part in the great work of making .1 J 11 1.1 Jl HI ! 1 - year, s; six luiown io me worm tne weaitn m goia, suver ana cupper, which is contained in the district oi southern Oregon and northern California, This is our opportunity to unite and tell the inves tors, through the press of the country, of our most valu able assets. Our orchards are great producers of wealth, our agrienlturai interests are large aud our timber is the finest iu the world, a ad yet tbe AJmeda mine, to say noth ing of a round two doen other valuable properties, will produce more real incuey annually than all the interests mentioned. There miust be a display of ore, which will bear every evidence that this is a country rich in pre cious metals. livery part of the district must make its showing. Josepnne county, the richest section to bs represented, niust aave an exhibit which will convince the miner and man of capital that this is a safe -country in which to in vest his money. If we can command the respect of this class, Grants Pass will become the commercial metropo lis of the most valuable section in the state of Oregon. This is our opportunity. Let us act promptly and be worthy oi the rich hills and valleys which surround us. THE RUSH TO THE MINES. And still they come, by every train, to join the army which is occupying the hills around the Red Mountain district. There are new strikes every few days and many rich prospects have been opened. It is very gratifying to be able to state that those coming into the country are experienced prospectors and miners who understand the business. The Medford Sun publishes an interview with B. F. Forbes, who has just returned from the districtln question. He says: "It is a wonderful, marvelous country; I have never necn anything like it before." "The rich finds there are a source of great wonder. Surface strikes are being made constantly, almost fabu lous amounts being yielded from the shallow workings. I went over the Higgins property, the Wilson, Williams, Miller, Anderson and many others from which large amounts in free milling gold have been taken recently. "The operations so far are confined wholly to the sur face, the pay dirt being found in sluices very similar to placers. There really has been no iinderground explora tion. The extent of the properties there are not yet de termined. It is the opinion of the mining men ther that the sluices have their source in the big contact of porphyry and diorite which can be traced for miles through the dis trict. An exploration of this contact has not been made, If it should be proven the source of the sluices no doubt a bonanza will be opened. "Himdreds have rushed into the district, and many more are coming daily. The reports of rich strikes as come from this district are all true, as far as I could ascer tain. There is no doubt of the richness of the surface rock there. In fact the surface stuff is the best I ever have seen." In the same paper, we find an interview with Guy P. Thrasher, who speaks of another district tributary to Grants Pass. This gentleman is an experienced miner and. understands the mineral district of Josephine and Jackson counties. From this report, we quote the fol lowing: i WHAT ABOUT A FILTRATION PLANT? Some months ago, the mayor claimed that the Rogue Jiiver Water company had under consideration the put ting in of a filtration plant so as to protect our citizens from tvphoid germs which might be in the city water. Since that time nothing has been heard on this subject. As soon as the rainy season commences, we can expect numerous cases of typhoid fever and, therefore, some thing should be done this summer to'insure the health of the community. It is not claimed that all the cases of typhoid which have heretofore occurred in this city are cnargeable to the city water; some have come from the wells. If the public water supply passes through au ap proved filtration plant, well water can be abandoned, hat the present condition induces many persons to take the chances of drinking this water rather than risk the un iiltered supply of the Rogue River Waer company. The Courier would like to see proper precautions taken against epidemic diseases brought on by the use 'of im pure water. If the water company proposes to put in a filtration plant it should be done now. Most wells in any city are a source of disease and we should get rid of . , M l 1 I 1 . . . An nr -1,1.5 : e ivJtncm m soo.i as possiDie, dui water is a necessity and our biffircst industries of southern Oregon, the Greenback I u' ULltU& Buuum &ee lu u 1 11111 mc PP 18 absolutely pure. property. The company has reached a depth of 1,100 feet. The company has forty stamps and a cyanide plant. The Yellow Horn group lies a mile to the north, carrying val ues of $20 a ton on a 300-foot ore shoot. The Marshall mine is on a big contract and has taken out $65,000. The company operates five stamps and a cyanide plant. The Scribncr-llcnderson company has rich values in tellurides, having already taken out $35,000. The Suluter has mined $25,000. The veins of these properties traverse the heads of Grove, Coyote and Wolf creeks, which are rich in placer." done more to put Grants Pass on the map than anything pIsa. Tt is directlv resDOnsible for the nurchasfi nf ih Josephine County Irrigation & Power company, which has converted this country into a veritable oasis. The Courier has one of the bpst-equipped newspaper plants in the west, considering the size of the town." " Thanks, gentlemen. The Courier has done and will continue to do all that it can to build up this part of the Rogue river valley and to bring into prominence the fruit and farming industry, as well as to exploit the mineral in j i ,:n to. x i . weaitn in our mountains ana jxlus. xt iuosl De recognized that one of the great opportunities, which Josephine county will have to make known its varied rich resources, will be the Omaha land show. By all means, let us make an exhibit and have a strong delegation there. The date will be October 16-28. Let us all pull together and put Grants Pass on the map at this big gathering, where men from nearly all the states will be present. We can do our county an immense amount of good by taking the nec essary steps to secure our share of the land buyers aud others wno are looking for investments and homes in the Pacific northwest. Let us be ready to do our part, and get the cream and not be content tq tag along behind. JACKSON COUNTY TO THE FRONT. According to the newspaper reports, Jackson county people aro to attend the Mining Congress at Grants Pass July IS, in force and will also make a display of gold nug gets and ores. In the securing of this exhibit R L. Ray, of Medford, is taking a leading part. He will make the ex hibit of ores as varied as possible aud he is asking all min ing men and prospectors to bring samples of their work ings. Ho promises to bring a collection from his county which will bo a credit to the mines there. The Sun of Medford, is taking a great interest in the congress and is putting forth every effort to make the occasion a success. Speaking of this subject the Sun says: "The congress will bring together prominent mmhig men from northern California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana und Washington. The nugget exhibit will oe one of the finest collections in the state. Prominent men will be invited to speak upon mining and geographical informa tion. A number of powder firms will be invited to dem onstrate the use of explosives in mining. Thero will be contests for packing animals, sharpening tools, panning out gold, and other things pertaining to mining The con gress will bring together both tho placer and quartz own ers. "An invitation has been sent to Governor West to be present" The sad story of tho drowning of Maybclle Whipple on Monday afternoon, fell like a pall on the entire com munity. This bright girl just budding into womanhood was destined for a better fate than to lose her life iu the waters of the Rogue river. Of the accident itself and how a wiim-mi, imic nceu do said at this time, but let uruw irom it tnc lesson that our dear ones must iiot 1 exposed to death in this manner in the future. Inirri .v. 1 1. ...1 1.1 1.1 .. ... I 1111111 uouiu nor unuertake the sailing of a boat oil with helpless girlhood. us THE PEAR AND APPLE CROP. The apple and pear man has already commenced to tell us about the prices of these fruits. Professor O'Gara says that to sell Bartlett pears for less than $1.75 or $2.00 per box this season would he the height of folly. Another fruit man at Medford makes this statement: "Last year we got $1.57 for fancy Bartletts, $1.56 for choice Bartletts, and $1.58 for special. This year, in my opinioc, the minimum price for choice Bartletts will be $1.75 and for specials the price will range from $2 to $2.25. Cornice and Anjou pears should bring from $3 to $3.50 a box and the Bosc and Howell should range from $2 to $2,75." The apple crop is short this year, but prices will be much higher than they were last fall, running from $1 to $2, according to variety and quality. Growers are liv ing tne oest or care to their orchards this season by pro tecting them from insects and the result will be clean fruit aud high prices. IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. The Courier has been publishing numerous articles on the. commission form of government for cities and has given the experience of many municipalities along these lines. Tu sum them up, it can be claimed that outof for ty or more cities there has been dissatisfaction iu only two cases. Tho old plan of municipal government h.i? always been u satisfactory, wasteful and, to a large extent, a lailurc The new plan is practical and, for the most part, non-piu'iisan. A city by commission is governed by busi ness methods. Grants Pass is facing a condition which is far too expensive to be longer tolerated. Taxes have reached a point which is common robbery and tax payers see the necessity for a change. We have had fco much politics, too many factions to support and too many ex penses to meet. The commission form of government will change all this. The time has come when wo must call things by their right names and reform our methods to tho end that the city may prosper. LET US WORK TOGETHER. The Omaha Bee, of June 30. has an article on what Giants Pass is likely to do for the Omaha land show and expresses the opinion that Josephine county will make an exhibit worthy of the Rogue river valley." Incidentally, it pays this newspaper ;i handsome compliment as fol lows' "The Courier is a great booster for its section, and has ar ars airs IVlaSOn l Quart .85 doz. . ' y2 Gallon... 1.15 doz. HCOnOITiy i Quart 1.35 doz. 1 tga y2 Gallon 1.70 doz. QLw 1 Pint $1.00 doz. oenram i QUart 1.15 doz. a y2 Gallon. .... ;. . 1.60 doz. JELLY GLASSES RUBBERS JAR CAPS CRAMER BROS. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK. properly trained by her foster par- AKttS suits. -t ents, iva Meftord, 7, recited a pray- NEW YORK, July' 5. A joint meeting of national and state bank ers of the New York district, which includes New York staie and north ern New Jersey, was held here today. PORTLAND, July 6. That recip rocity between the United States and Canada is virtually assured, is the opinion of E. Clarence Jones, presi dent of the American EinDassy nt, soclatlon, and millionaire head of E. Clarence Jones and Company of New York, who is in Portland. Jones has just completed a tour of the do minion. He said: "Indications are that the majority of Canadians favor a reciprocal agreement. Eastern provinces, in which the so-called 'bl interests' are supreme, are opposed to it, but the great, broad west, strongly favors It. "The western provinces, like the western stateB, have been largely un represented in the law-making bod ies. But in Canada, as In the United States, the west is growing stronger and its will ultimately must pre vail." er taught her by S. W. Russell. LONDON, July 6. One of the I greatest cricket matches of the year will be played between the Eton and Harrow schools here today and Satur day. Both Institutions are famous for their cricket teams. LOS ANGELES, Juty C Failure to get Into condition was the cause at- J tributed today for tho release of Pitcher Bob Couchman by Manager Berry of Los Angeles. Couchman was turned over to Los Angeles by the Pittsburg Nationals. THE HAGUE, July C Today marked the completion of Queen WI1 hclmlna's plans for her series of visits to her royal neighbors this month and next. Within a few days Queen Wilhelmlna, accompanied by her, husband, Prince Henry and the little Princess Juliana, 111 go to Brussels, where the party will be the guests of the king .and queen of Bel glum. At the end of the month they will visit Norway and Sweden. In I the autumn they will go to England. WASHINGTON, July U Postman- ter General Hitchcock announced that applications from depositors to purchase postal bonds on July 1 ag gregated 42,000. He also announc ed that CO new postal bao'its would be opened July It. OKLAHOMA CITY, July S.-To prove to a jury that ihe had ln lNar Oakland, California The only Womnn' Collf ge on Hit Taclfic Cot. Charteml 188S. Near two grwt I'nivmitir Meal climnte throiiKliont the year. Kntrinc and graduation Tniuitrment equivalent to thone of Stanford ami l.'niverity of I'aliiorn'i. Laboratories for acirtice with modern euip" ment. Kxcellrnt opportunities for horn economic, library atudy, muiic and art. Modern Rvmnaium. Special care for hrnlth of attidrnu, out-door life. President, Luclla Clay (aron, A. M. l.itt. D.. LL. D. lot cmalomie addrei Secretary, Milli College I. ()., California. i - HAYS OP COMMERCIAL EXLIG1IT KXMEXT. WE rilODVCE BUSINESS Mr. Farmer, como, get wise, That w have an axe to grind. And well you may surmise, On the peddler it will bind. To ship In, you'll us compel, If to us you do not sell. .inLP BLOCK HIONK 1C2 i 1
