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PACE FOUR WEEKLY ROGUE RIVER OOURIEB , FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 19H WeeklyRog'ue River Courier a Independent New Paper EUMIhed la 1887. Publlbed ertrj Friday Entered at the port orflc at OraaU Pa.. Oregon, for tranimlMlon Urousb the mall aa aecoad-claM matter. A. K. VOOIUf IKS, Publisher and Proprietor. C. G. COITAXT, Kditor Subscription Rates. Weekly By mall Per yt, $1.50; six montha, 7G ctnU; four months, SO cents; single ooples, S cents. S .. I. k- ....In. li.nilll flA TTt 11 II PT Yf iT. 1 5 I ill imijy imiKoreu u uie i ii ui tuivueu - ... months, $1; one month, 60 cents; single copies, 6 cents. GRANTS PASS, ORE., FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1911. JUST CAUSE FOR PUBLIC REJOICING. The proceedings' at the special meeting of the stock holders of the Josephine County Irrigation & Power com pany yesterday afternoon were characteristic of the level headed and broad minded men of Grants Pass who always come forward in every emergency to speak the words nee essary to bring about good feeling, still the storms of pas sion, harmonize discordant elements, uniting those who may have been at variance in regard to public matters. The people went into that meeting feeling that it was almost impossible to avoid unpleasant things and yet, from ln-Kt to hist, not an unkind word was spoken. There was j M. charity in every remark and the business was transacted in a manner that was a credit to those interested. There was just one desire on the part of every man present and that was, to take the shortest road to secure irrigation for this valley. Explanations regarding previous misunder standings were made and every cause of irritation remov ed in a manner that did credit to those interested. The stockholders of the local irrigation company came out of their special meeting feeling that it was an hour well spent and that much good would come from the pas sage of the resolutions which seemed to them were neces sary to hasten' irrigation. They appreciated the impor tance of giving a clear field to the capitalists who are furn ishing the money necessary to repair the Golden Drift dam and construct the canals which are to carry the wat er over the land on both sides of the Rogue river. Both business men and farmers were impressed with the impor tance of the meeting in which they had participated and all felt that there was unity of purpose among those', who are to build the ditches and supply the water, and the farmers who are to put irrigation into practical operation. The outlook for irrigation is today very bright and there is every reason to believe that the last cloud which has hindered the work, has been removed. All parties arc united and determined that the fertile lands of this sec tion shall be placed under water and it needs no stretch of imagination to see fields of alfalfa covering the valley dur ing the season of 1912. Oats and wheat, home grown, will be a merchantable commodity in the markets of Grants Pass a year from now and thousands upon thousands of dollars, heretofore paid to the Southern Pacific company for freight on these commodities, will be saved to the farmer. No longer will we ship in vegetables but the mar kets will be supplied with the home grown article and thus we will become a self supporting community and, consequently, that prosperity which contributes to the happiness and comfort of every people will be ' ours to enjoy. The Courier feels like congratulating the merchants aul professional men of Grants Pass as well as the farm ers, who occupy the fertile lands of this section, on the suc cess of yesterday's meeting. It was a master stroke by the gentlemen who framed the resolutions which removed eeiy obstacle causing irritation and set the wheels of prosperity moving which are to bring success to both city and country. There is certainly cause for public rejoicing over present conditions anil the outlook for the futur W'u can now go forward as a united people, each taking up the burden which is justly his to bear, in the upbuildin of the city of Grants Pass and the county of Josephine. Woe be unto that man who, in the future, dares to pla e a stumbling block in the way of that prosperity which justly belongs to the people of this part of the Rogue Riv er valley. The Medford Sun estimates that LV.00 boxes of Uart lett pears were shipped from the Rogue River valley dur ing last week and makes the statement that much of the crop is late and the work of picking and shipping will be continued. This favorite pear is like gold this vear and ihe returns will help convince the world that a Rogue river pear orchard is a mine of real wealth. 44 Oregon's Commercial clubs have a busy year before them. The cream of the colonist immigrants a which comes in the fall, after the harvest, and beginning next month throngs of homoseekers will claim attention, hospitality, and yet more important information and di rection. 44 In October the land shows begin, the circuit including Omaha, St. Paul, Chicago, Pittsburg and New York. Ex hibits are being gathered by Commercial clubs for these shows and for use by the railroads in their exhibit cars." Win. M. Colvig of Medford, represented the Rogue River vallev and when called upon, made not only an in teresting, but important address. Among other things he said: 4 4 For three years past I have been the president of the Medford Commercial club, and, with my associates, have induced a great many people to come to Oregon, many of whom are now basking in the sunshine of happier and more prosperous dnys than they had ever known before, and yet I am sorry to say there are a few others who seem to have been 4 4 over-much persuaded," and who have either returned to the familiar faces of their old homes in the east or are.found wandering up and down the Pacific coast cussing the country and everybody in jt. These few need parental guidance and should not have crossed the thresh old where the 'old folks stay.' 44 As loyal citizens of Oregon we should be glad to wel come among us all those who are not afraid to face the ob stacles which lie in the pathway of every new civilization. AVe should not hesitate to sing the praises of our home in this land of rich endowment, but there is danger that we may overdraw the picture and offer inducements that will never be realized by those who may come. AATe must, therefore, be careful in all our statements so that we will not be afraid to face the newcomer when he arrives." Speaking directly for the Rogue River valley he said: "The fertile valleys, held aloft in the arms of the migh ty mountains that surround them, are gems in the diadem of Nature's God, and the time will come when the power and the influence of the civilization here established will be recognized and felt throughout the nations of the earth. and for these reasons it is .not alone numbers that we should seek to attract hither, but quality as well." Mr. Colvig is one ot the best as well as one of the most eloquent boosters for the Rogue River valley to be found in the country. He always leaves a good impression bv bringing our most valuable assets to the front. It it un fortunate that Grants Pass did not have a live represen tative at that meeting. ASK PERMISSION TO ROB PEOPLE. A dispatch from San Francisco, dated the loth instant, shows that the Southern Pacific is making an effort to get permission to add to their passenger and freight rates between Portland and San Francisco. The rate is already akin to robbery and, in the name of the people, The Cour ier protests against this further attempt to outrage a de fenseless people. Here is the dispatch spoken of: Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane will come to this city August 30 to begin a hearing on the application of the Southern Pacific for relief from the law which for bids the charging of a higher rate for a short than a long haul, or a through rate greater than the total of the inter mediate rates. The complaint of the railroad is in connec tion with the operation of trains over the Siskiyou moun tains, the cost of which, it avers, is exceptionally Irish. -r or tnrougu rates, tne boutnern I'acmc wants to treat its line between San Francisco and Portland as two separate and distinct roads, connecting at the summit. each entitled to charge the maximum for traveling on iniwugii umiis, uie maximum oeiug nigner lor the pass enger or freight shipment moving "over the mountains ttuin the sum ot the local lares from Portland to the sum mit, and thence from the summit to San Franr.isco." Two Bars of Laundry ' Soap and one Can of Dirt Cleaner with our special next two weeks only. Ak us about it. ' Whitehouse Grocery F-R Medford will invite President Taft to visit that city on his tour of the Pacific coast in October. AYc hope that Grants Pass will join our good neighbors in this invitation to the man who holds an office which is greater than that held by any king. AVe can afford to entertain the dis tinguished gentleman. OREGON DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE MEETING. At the meeting o! the Oregon Development League held at Astoria on Monday, there were some encouraging speeches made by the delegates. Chapman, secre tary of the league ir talking on next year's work said: LAWSON ON THE NORTHWEST. Thomas W. Lawson, of Hoston, noted for his cxploita lion of high finance, has been on a visit to Portland and other points in the northwest and on his return home on Monday made quite a sensation by relating his experience and giving his opinio.n regarding this country. A dispatch Irotn boston vestenmv tells it this wav: "Young man," shouted Mr. Lawson at a reporter to day, "II you don t bu yourself a ticket for the west with in the next week you ought to be dragged before the near est judgt and given !M) days at hard labor. Opportunities lay along the railroad tracks, on the mountain sides, in the gutters, i ryiug to bo snalchod. Opportunities are as plen tiful as the leaves upon the trees, as the fish within the kjuiuling brooks as the grass upon the earth. Go west. io west now. "(Jreat as are the opportunities which now exist," said lie. nicy win grow een greater when reciprocity is a fact. As a sporting proposition reciprocity is a good five to one hi t, but there would be no takers. "Western Canada is also alive with opportunities. The people will own western Canada, all of the people instead of one oi two rich mm. "Lot me give you an example of Pacific opportunities. I: nine days 1 was the recipient of I IS propositions and cry !,e of them A-1, gilt edged, aged-iu-the-woo.l m . f1lill.lnm.0lH). The northwest rets vm, iug. I have mot everyone. Newspaper men. ' dliciaN "h. 1 met 'em all greatest 'er saw- griisj. the whole situation out .v!iv. .ig:.':v:;atn ! e 'iiiing and g-ung. i i i 11I1'm;(1 Preserving Fruit is made so much easier if you have the right kind of tools with which to work. 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