Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, September 29, 1911, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE FOUR WEEKLY BOGUS RIVER COURIER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 29, l011 Weekly Rog'ue River Courier Aa Tadopentfent Newt Paper EcUblished la 1887. Published every Friday Entered at the poit office at Graata Pau, Oregon, for transmission through the malla aa aecond-claaa matter. A. E. VOORHIES, Publisher and Proprietor. C. G. COUTA.VT, Editor hubucriptlon Kates. Week) by mall Per y.r, $1.&0; tlx months, 75 cents; four monthB, 10 centa; single copies, 6 centa. GRANTS PASS, OREGON FRIDAY,"sil,T. 29, 1911. REPRINTED BY REQUEST. There have been a number of requests from sub scribers for the re-publication of an article written by 0. L. Mangum, the mining engineer of' this city. The article in question was published on November, 21, 1910, and the occasion was a reply to a communication from Galice demanding the changing of the lines of the forest reserve so as to leave a mile strip south of the river out side of the reservation. Mr. Mangum objected to this in the strongest terms, inasmuch as he believed it was a help rather than a hindrance to have all of the district protected by the government. Below, in part, is the article referred to: "Galice is one of the most attractive mining districts in the entire western country and is prospering beyond the fondest hopes of its friends, and one of its special attractions is that it is located within a forest reserve and hence impregnable against the dishonest acts of the timber grabber and fake mining experts. There are at this time fully two1 hundred and fifty miners actively engaged in mining and prospecting in the Galice dis trict and the amount of money involved in the pay rolls and in purchasing supplies is fully $1200 per day, and this amount can and will be increased tenfold if the dis trict be let alone by outsiders and the miners allowed to manage their own affairs. There are some wonder fully rich mines in this district that will make good in due time and their owners don't want to be compelled to submit to the unjust timber claimant's demands for quit claim deeds to valuable mining properties. For ten dol lars per day rich mining properties have been condemned by fake mining experts and the owners have been put to heavy expense and a lot of trouble in maintaining their rights to many properties in Josephine and Jackson counties, some of which had been in active operation continuously for twenty and more years. The truth is that the forest reserve is the only safeguard that the miners have against timber sharks and the O. and C. R. R. company. "The Alineda mine has blocked out and in sight an immense quantity of ore the value of which in the aggre gate in dollars and cents amounts to more than the value of all the railroads, all the banking capital, all the mills, all the factories, all the real estate, all the livestock and all the timber that are returned for taxing purposes in the entire county of Josephine, and yet, if the Galice district were thrown open and made available for timber locations, I venture the opinion that a mad rush would be made by the timber grabber and his ten dollar per day fake mining expert to file timber claims on every mining property in the entire district. If the 'Galice Mining Man' will post himself on the rules and regulations gov erning the acts of the miner within forest reserves he will find that the miner can prospect, explore, locate and operate mines on the forest reserve without permis sion from anybody whatsoever, and that he can cut any and all timber on said claim or claims without limit and without asking permission from any one to do so, provid ed the timber be used in connection with the development of the mine, and if he secures patents for his claims he may cut and sell all or any of the timber without account ing to the government, but, of course, in 'either case the mining claims must be valid locations made in conform ity with the state and national laws regulating such matters." CHAMP CLARK'S TERRIBLE BLUNDER. Champ Clark has proven himself to be the hero, who is entitled to the credit of defeating reciprocity at the Can adian election. It was a fool trick and we all know he had no intention of doing it but he opened his mouth and brayed about the annexation of Canada to the United States and that was the red rag which the Canadian John Hull resented and so, !v a large majority, reci procity was lost, much to the vexation of both Democrats and Republicans in the United States. All this goes to prove that Champ Clark is not a diplomat, nor is he to be trusted with important matters which concern the government. What would James G. Blaine, the father of reciprocity, were he alive, say to the man from Mis souri for playing the fool in an inauspicious moment f SENATOR CUMMINS GIVES HIS VIEWS. Senator Cummins of Iowa made a speech the other day in lVs Moines in which he stated that every true Republi can believes in the doctrine of protection, not to American manufacturer, but to American producers of all kinds, and he believes the only difference today is with respect to the application of the doctrine: that is. the .iimtnnt .r protection necessary to produce the best results. There are other problems than (lie tariff, in my opinion more vital, more comprehensive, more indissoluble con nected with the perpetuity of free institutions and the welfare of the people, and these problems we are facing We will be a cowardly generation if we fail to confront them bravoly and courageously. These problems concern ing vast influences of all kinds, can onlv be dealt with In the union. The states JUV incapable of dealin- with them effectively." VISIT OF THE PORTLAND BUSINESS MEN. The visit on Wednesday morning, of. the excursion party, composed of Portland business men, was an event of the highest importance to Grants Pass and the Com mercial Club, which so handsomely entertained their guests. There was a royal good time all round, made up of speeches, songs, auto rides and everything which goes .o make an occasion of this kind agreeable. The city of Qrants Pass had much to gain by this visit from our northern neighbors and those members of the Commercial Club, who turned out, were well re paid for the interest they took in this important event. We are satisfied that our guests appreciated the atten tion shown them and will ever bear m kindly remem brance the Grants Pass people they met on this occasion. When merchants and leading business men or the metropolis of Oregon do .us the honor of such a visit, it proves that Grants Pass is on the map and is receiving its just recognition not only from the Portland Commer cial Club but from business men generally of that city. The Courier is pleased to make note of the fact that our visitors fully appreciated the kindly reception given them and we are satisfied that Grants Pass stands higher in the estimation of these gentlemen than it ever did before. When they come again, it may be that we will be better prepared to receive them. STATE LOSES FIRST LIQUOR SELLING CASE Te state in the circuit court on Thursday lost first of three .. case3 against G. D. Williams, charged with selling liquor In prohibition terri tory In other words, charged with selling whiskey in Grants Pass. Attorney Mulkey was speaking, and said something which Attorney Smith objected to. Judge (tlkins emiled and remarked: "Let him pro ceed." meaning the district attorney. This action by the judge indicated that something was about to happen and It did happen quickly there after, when Judge Calkins alcViosed the jury and attorneys in substance, as follows: "I could have taken this case from the Jury. before now, but I wa'.ted, hoping that more evidence would be Introduced. It Is not what the court desires, or what the sentiment CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALS A FIVE STAMP MILL for sale at a bargain; also, a Scotch marine boiler, nearly new. Some gold prospects. E. B. Hawkins, Apple gate, Oregon. 9-24-4t FOR SALE 45 acres, one mile from Murphy, three-fourths mile from school; unimproved. Enough wood on place to pay for it. ' Price $25 per acre. Terms can be had. E. Loughrldge, Wlldervllle, Oregon. 9-8-6t STRAWBERRY PLANTS for sale. Several varieties of each. Inquire of C. R. Brechtblll, North Tenth street. 9-15-8t FOR SALE One top buggy, good condition, $25; hack, shafts and pole$10; heavy wagon, $10. H C. Egberg, 3 V4 miles east of town, Jones Creek. v 294 5-ROOM houBO, plastered, plenty of water, lot 50x100, for sale. Will take stock in part payment, or will rent house. Phone 165-L, or call at 648 N 4th. 9-l-3t FOR SALE Timber claim. NW4 Sec. 24, Twp 87, 7 .West, Jose phine county. For particulars address H. WalUr, conductor, 3rd and Townsend streets, 8. P. Co., 'San Francisco, Cal. 9-3-tf TO KA CHANGE TO EXCHANGE Equity" in big lot on Sixth street and $200 cash for first payment on 5, 10 or 20 acres acreage under ditch. This lot Is north side, half block from paving. None better. Address M. C. car Courier. u WANTED WANTED -Man for ranch, who isn't afraid of work. Must know, how to lake care of horses and fruit tn-es. No sirubs need apply, Permanent position with future. State age, experience and references. Ad-dn-M "0. 11.," mre Courier. u HTltMKlV ST KAY EH to my place." fouriiiHle. whlta AnRora rohik, one ban a lull on and one tued No, ,-,47;, o:i. it can redeem theiu In piiiim charges ami for this ad S ' J' 11 it. Merlin, Oitoii. !-:'!-.;t MlM KLI-VVkol ! K ANN IK, ttie piumwr,"'wi ' rwidy , ny minute to repair your plumb trevt. Telephou. 4 2. 1 Ing. 609 H 140-K. ARTISTIC inoU)Kiunli, stamp pit Mies, tUalMW finUh 1., .. i. I. of the court may ' be on any ase, but it is one of law, and the court'B duty is to instruct the jury accord ing to the law. As I said before, I had hoped that more evidence would have been tlntroduced I am now compelled to instruct the Jury to bring In a verdict of not guilty, as the state has failed to Introduce the record of the county court show ing that this is dry territory That ended matters, the losing. te ORGANIZING GRANGES. T. L. Lee, deputy state master of the Oregon State Grange, is In J07 sephine county and will spend sever al weeks in. this vicinity working with the farmers in the hope of insti tuting at least five more granges in the county. At present there are four organizations: The Williams grange, Illinois Valley grange, Deer Creek grange at Dryden, and the Frultvale grange, all of them in good condition. It is his intention also to organize a Pomona grange, or cen tral organization composed of mem bers of all the granges in the county. Oregon's Favorite Shows "THE SHOW THAT'S DIFFERENT" Twice its former size Enlarged in Every Department WILL EXHIBIT AT ' ' . Grants Pass, Monday, Oct. 9 One Duy. Two Performances, at 2 and 8 p. m. Al. G. Barnes9 BIG 3 UING WILD ANIMAL C-D-IKl-C- U-S 30- ELEPHANTS, CAMELS, ZEBRAS- GROITS OF SAVAGE BEASTS IN SALUTATION -30 Bengal Tigers, 22 Monster Lions; Jauguars, Zebras, Pumae, Leopards. All in big steel arenas under the direction of' Famous Lady Trainers. Two Bands Monster Tents, Special Railroad Trains. Russion ' Trekking Stallions; Boxing ..Kangaroos; ..Wrestling Bears; 100 Dogs; Ponies'; Baboons, and a host of Novel Acts. RAIN OR SHINE GRANTS PASS, MONDAY, OCT.OTH. Mr. Lee is a farmer of Looking Glass, Douglas county, and has been very successful in grange work, hav ing organized 20 granges In his coun ty. He will visit during the monthi Williams, Wolf Creek, Merlin, Wlld ervllle, Murphy, Missouri Flat and the Lakeside district a few miles down Rogue river from this city. He expects to attend the Williams grange fair this week and will prob ably be on the program. In a circular letter issued by the state grange they tell of the work of the grange, from which the follow ing are extracts: "A subordinate grange is a plain, ordinary organization for the farmer and his wife, eons and daughters over 14 years of age Jn all walks of life and has Its influence In every community where a subordinate grange is organized. In joining a grange you have an opportunity to gain much and lose nothing. "A subordinate grange is the most natural means of promoting all in terests of a rural community ever conceived In the history of our coun try. It contributes to the social life by frequent regular N meetings, in which the 'art of sociability is so agreeably and Informally taught ai to fascinate rather than repel those participating in the exercise. "A subordinate grange adds mate rial prosperity by Its discussion of all matters of importance tending to lo cal development, and often Is instru mentul in securing the establishment of Industries thatgive added popu lation as well as' taxable property, thereby indirectly aiding every tax payer. "The grange is ambitious to take its place beside the school and the church,-as one of a trinity of forces that shall mold the life of a farmer on the broadest possible basis ma terial, Intellectual, social and ethical. Is there any good reason why thli ambition is not healthy, or why it goal should not be won.?" Coyrllii Hrt bcbiifncr A tun Penfleld, lxl2tt Chicago. John Alden and Prlcilla; one of six historical pictures bv Pitw.M p, You can get the six pictures, In the original coiS .? , Inches, by sending , 10 cent. 'to Hart SchXr & Mm C "X" T r T 7 1 .1 . . Id- rom,antic legend of John Alden and Pnscilla Mullins; she knew what John wanted to say better than he did. We don't pretend to know, better than you, what you want in clothes; but we know . Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes are the best clothes made; and we believelwhen vou see them you'll want them. Sn18,a.(iup'. Overcoats $16.50 and up Other Suits and Overcoats $10.00 to . $18.00 The best fishing tackle at Cramer Bros. I I OUTFITTERS TO BOY AND MAN. , ....