Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, November 24, 1911, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 18n, WEEKLY ROGUE RIVER COURIEB Weekly Rogue River Courier A. E. VOORI1IES, Pub. aad Prop. C. O. OOUTANT, Editor. Dully Delivered by carrier or by mall Per year, $5; six months, $3; one montbi 50 cents; tingle coplei, 5 cents. FRIDAY, NOVEMUEK 21, 1011. NEW METHODS IN COMMERCIAL CLUB WORK. Tbe Medford Commercial club has revolutionized Us methods by doing away with the office of secretary and placing a man In charge, as president and manager. The man ager chooses his own clerk or sec retary and changes this individual whenever he sees fit. It was found that there was too much complicated machinery and the change enables the work to go forward without hindrance or delay. Judge Wm. M. Colvlg was elected president and manager and placed on a salary of $250 a month with the understand ing that he give his exclusive time to the club. The Judge Is an able man and has the ability to properly represent an organization of the kind he presides over and he wl" come as nearly earning his salary u any man In Oregon. In an address, tbe new manage declares that every business man In Medford should Join the commercial club. He says there are men in that city who have been made rich by the efforts of the club and they have been enabled to realise high prices for lands which coat them very lit tle. The judge wishes It understood by this class that tbe club has ex pended In the past four years over 120,000 In advertising Rogue River valley and Its resources, p. people," says the Judge, ; "who heretofore have done nothing toward our greatness will be given opportunity under our management, to make good. 'The mistletoe' Is a parasitic growth that attaches Itself and Uvea upon the oak; It saps the life blood of this giant of the forest, and If allowed to remain, decay and death Is the final result of a long lingering existence. There are sim ilar parasites living upon the life blood of the community; they weak en its effectiveness In every way, and If possible, should be eradicated. There must be no 'mistletoe' allowed to live and thrive on the splendid citizenship of Rogue River valley. "The Medford club should be an educator along the lines of public and civic duty; It should point the way, and lend In all materlnl enter prises that are aimed for the gen eral good. It should glvo loyal sup port to the state, county and city governments. When these powers are dealing Justly and wisely with the money of the people, It should ' applaud' their acts, but It should j never he afraid to condemn the pro-1 ceedlngs of cither when tho Interests of tho public required such action." Manager Colvlg takes up the sub ...... . . Jort of Irrigation and says that by applying water to the Rogue Ulvor valley nearly a million dollars nn - nnally will bo kept at homo, which Is now going out to pny for the things which we could ourselves raise. "Irrigation." he declared, "will makejliK Public roads. Convicts would; the Rogue River vnlley the grandest I ,,, benefited by such outdoor em-1 and most beautiful picture on tho face of nature." In closing nn elo- fluent imragrnnh. ho snvs: "No vie lory was ever achieved by an army of cowards and tho Commercial club Is enlisted for tho war nnd Irrlgatlcn is the chief slogan for the year 1H12." The subjeit of good roads Is taken up and tho announcement Is made that the club will continue Its work until every portion of tho Rogue If I vi i Milley ! traversed by sclonllllc highways. The addrtss dose with the ilei larat Inn that more people arc needed from the eastern states to help make the t alloy the most pro ductive portion of the I'aelllc coast. It can be snld that the Medford Common lul i hit has done good woik In the punt and Its advertising has been tbe beet of Its kind and ha every year been early In the field 'IJh early bird catches the worm" Is a truism long ago adopted by Judge Colrlg In Commercial club work. THE CEMENT PRODUCT LETTER. The commuulcation from E. T. Mc Kinstry, of the Cement Products Manufacturing company, published in this issue of The Courier, 1b a most Important matter, as It relates to the protection of an Industry In the city of Grants Pass, an Industry, the machinery and plant of which have cost the owners more than $16,000. It BeeniB to The Courier that here Is a case which demands the prompt action of the Commercial club. This, as every other industry in the city which has a pay roll, has a right to receive attention from this most Important representative body. Grants Pass has a number of Industries which it should be proud of and this particular one among the number. Tbe evidence produced by Mr. McKlnstry proves conclusively that cement pipe Is more lasting and better fitted for sewers than any thing else manufactured. Medford protects Its cement pipe manufactur ers by refusing to use ly other product In thin line, and hundreds of other cities do the same. There are plenty of people in this city who know the superior and lasting qual ities of this pipe and they would em ploy it In preference to all others. We have only heard of one con- tractor who was opposed to putting ! In cement pipe for sewers, and he gave as his reason that the 'cement pipe lasted too long and was not good for the contractor. SOME GOOD ADVICH. An editorial article in the Mall Tribune of Monday on the benefits of Irrigation to fruit growers and farm ers, headed, "Solving the Problem," should command the careful reading of all interested parties and for this purpose, it has been given a place In another column. This particular editorial means to the fruit growers and farmers of Josephine county quite as much as to those of Jackson county and it also means the busi ness interests of Grants Pass to the same extent as it does those of Med ford. Irrigation, as The Courier has often expressed it, is the corner stone of prosperity for both city and country. If we are fortunate enough to choose the part of wisdom, we can build up the material interests of our farmers and fruit growers and, by doing this, lay the foundation for the prosperity of the city of Grants Pnss during all future time. To se cure the best results, the city and country must act together. Rend the article in question and heed the lesson It will impart. CONVICTS AS ROAD UUILDERS. There are other states besides j Oregon that have put their convicts ! to work on their public highways and among these are Colorado, Tex- .i ,i n i . n. North Carolina, Georgia. VIr - 1 glnla and New Mexico, and all of the 1 states report that tho practleo workBl well. Missouri has 2,200 convicts and Governor llndloy of that state suggests that they be used In build - I plyiiiint and the chances are that 'l't of the states in tho union will I 'e their state prisoners In this i way. MKETlNi.1 ADVANCE Pit ICES. The housekeepers of London have become, alarmed over tho constant raising of prices on the nocosbarlos of life and they are taking united act Ion to slop the umi of many aril ties heretofore deemed nensary lu Keeping a family. mis plan, H adopted In this country, would pro- ' dine good results, There are many things wlihh h.no become ton v peiislve for general u-o and house keepers can pave money ny tne London plan of boeittltu; n long lint of commodities II. Smith, i f Glendnle. was visiting wilh Grants I'.o-s frle'ids Wedt'O'ida. THE SOCIALIST CANDIDATE. E. V. Smith, tbe so-called socialist candidate for mayor, Is very active la a political sense and they do say that he Is making many friendB. Who will run against blm will not be known until tomorrow night. Should there be two candidates, tbe socialist will undoubtedly be elected, at least that seems to be the general opinion. THE SUFFRAGISTS IN OREGON. The women of Oregon are getting ready for another suffragist cam paign and in this matter they will receive the sympathy and help of their sisters of the states' of Cali fornia and Washington. It is gen erally believed that the next attempt to secure the ballot will be success ful. The opposition will, of course, make a bitter fight but it will be a losing one and deservedly so. Mr. Wood Makes Reply. The Courier gives and guarantees to every man a hearing when he comes to it with matters within his own knowledge, but when he says, "I am told so and so," that kind of testimony will not be accepted in any court and cannot be used in a com munication to this paper when it relates to charges made against an individual, hence we eliminated hearsay statements by Mr. Wood from a former communication. We have endeavored to be fair with Mr. Wood, but he seems to be laboring under the erroneous Impression that a correspondent can say anything he pleases in a communication as long as he signs It. A newspaper might, if it published such articles, be sued for libel together with the corres pondent whose name was attached to the letter. To the Editor of The Courier: Sir: Since Mr. Burke's reply has apparently escaped the censor, I hope to be privileged to make answer upon like terms. So long as parties to a controversy show a regard for truth, there Is a possibility of good resulting from the contention, but when truth la treated with such absolute abandon aa In Mr. Burke's articles, benefit of a real sort is impossible; therefore, I drop the matter with this statement of facts. At no time since I have looked after the property referred to by the Inspector have I been over the orchard with him nor has he, on any occasion, though I have fre quently met and talked with him, spoken to me of the unsanitary con dition of any tree or trees on the property. On one occasion, In June or July, he sent word to me that a case of blight existed In a certain tree and I at once had It removed That the law should be enforced, 10 urants Fas Thursday evening all will agree but the enforcement an(1 tu'8 afternoon was entertained should be honestly and Impartially at G. A. R. headquarters by corn done and when It Is otherwise, I rades of this po.it and by the Worn have the right to protest, even If I an.B Reef protest In vain. H. WOOD. Commander Clark comes to Grants Grants rasa. Oregon, November PaBB to Inspect this post and will go 16. 1911. from here to Medford and ABhland. 1 He will depart for the south tomor- Itoi'TK XO. 2. row morning. The farmers of this community are i b ll ft V lilnwlne nnd uprHlntr ' ' - -.-,;; hn ' ' !wlth hls force dolng Vftluable work I on the roads. me new cable recently granted by IOUI" ouri 18 now on ine rorrv ' boat "ml Mr' Frankm"1 th ' "J" 'IZ ZltZ water. This cable was much needed. The Flanagan mine Is being well equipped by Mr. lirlgg and a henvy : n,n 18 expected this winter. Mr. tiisworth and Mr. Mix are building modern residences on the oiu .uurry rnnrii. .iso, tneir neigh bor. Mr. Strong, has his new dwell ing well under way. A series of revival meetings has ..11 f . . . . t i t . . been going on every evening for the );,st ten days In the chapel owned by the Church of God. These services nro conducted by Evangelist J. .. -Gnm' f ('nuU8 Vw n,hl ,m '" i reasmg in inn-rest ami atteiui:"ve i L" t.V i.... .... I t ti.. ii i:iui. woro recent visitors at ttio home of his parents, Mr. and Mr- T Knoi'oii. TWO I I.I I !: TO DI..VIH. VAI.D1V., X'i.aka. Nov. 2;l. Fred Noel, and William dimming froze to death en tbe dhide between Shmip veterans had en.!oed a few hours and Columbia g!a lers Sunday nkht. together this afternoon at post hen 1-To-I Pate and Miles Sherry struggled quarters the ladles of the "W. R. C. on and l cached camp bttdiy frozen, served a tempting spread to which but will 'c over. AH w to prospect-, the grizzled warriors of '61 did eis ' ample justice. Copyright Bart Sobaffner & Marx TCOR your holiday feast--for Tuanksgiving or Christmas-.you re particular to get the best you can find. Now be just as particular about the clothes you wear. They're much more important ; last longer. If you're really critical about it; want the best in quality . and style, you'll have Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes; and we'll see you soon; we've got the best. Get your Christmas gifts for your men friends in this men's store. Lots of good things here worth giving and getting, from 25 'cents up to $50. C ALHOUM COMMANDER GRAND ARMY VISITS CITY Newton Clark of Hood River, Ore gon, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic In Oregon, arrived Wheu Interviewed at the hail :- day the state commander said: .t i . .... 11,18 ? nna n,eei ine oia comrades and the r famlUc8 The ranks of the old nova over tne Btntei and every gtnte Rre growing thinner. In Oregon we have now about 2000 members. Ere long, however, there will be but few. The 5h6 ? orn now ?n vnr. Br,A union they are dying at the average rate of 100 a day, so you can i-ce that In but a few years we will all be gone and you youngsters w'll have to run this country; and I hope you will run It well." When The Courier representative went to write the commander's name on um book, me newspaper man nsked Mr. Clark If h snollpH M name with a final He replied: "No, there Is no final 'e'i my parents were poor and could not Indulge in "'H'h luxuries;" and a smile went rlp- pug r0nnd the company. Of the Grants Pass post E. A. v,t ! -i.. charter member left. Pome havo been gathered to their fathers and some moved to ether clinics. The pest was Institu ted here In 18S6 with about twelve members. The post now number about forty, When Commander Clark and the -,jB.f This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes Store closed all day Thursday, Nov. 30. HI SIN ESS MAN CONVICTED ON WHITE SLAVE CHARGE SEATTLE, Nov. 23. It took a jury in the United States district court less than 30 minutes to return a verdict of guilty against Frank Snyder, a Vancouver, B. C, business man, charged with white slavery. The jury listened to the story of Jeanne Nicholson, aged 17, a Swedish girl. Snyder has a wife and two children In Vancouver, and brought the girl to Seattle. WANT TO RECALL THREE OFFICIALS OF El'GEXE EUGENE, Nov. 23. -Because he reversed the action of acting Mayor Ness, who discharged Chief of Police FaBlg and Night Chief Slover during tho mayor's absence,, recall petitions are being circulated today against Mayor Berger and two conncllmen who recommended dismissal of the of ficers. A Display That is unrivalled for variety and good taste! PICTURE FRAMING MOULDINGS The unfraincd art subjects you have, the ones you would like to preserve can best be handled by us as we specialize on artistic work and our larpo stock of mouldings means a satisfactory choice for you. Xow is the time to see us about it have the work done promptlv. HALL'S ART STORE Mrs. A. T. Law, of Corvallls, has been the guest of Mrs. Jessie John son here for the past few days, and left Wednesday morning for Modesta, California, where she goes to spend the winter in the hopes of Improv ing her health. , Farm Wanted 100 to 200 acres, wortb up to 125,000.00; mostly improved; un incumbered; suitable for general farming; and some cash will secure a Portland corner 100x100 In a rapidly growing district. PRODUCING O PEH CENT ON INVESTMENT Can be made to pay 12 per cent. Give us detailed Information. O. C. it. EI.L1S & CO., Portland, Or. EAT WAX m 4y. A.