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Iter WEEKLY EDITION VOL. XXVIU GRANTS I'ASS, JOSEPHINE COCXTY, OKKGOX. FKIKAY, SF.PTKMr.KK :, XO. 21. , $8,989,110 IS COUNTY VALUE A.vsKssMK.VT KOI.L MloyVs . CKEASE OVKK LAST YEAK. INCREASE FROM NEW LAND Figures Show That Josephine's Live Stock Interest Are Xot limit. A summary of the assessment roll for Josephine county just completed by tlie county assessor shows a total assessable valuation of all property within the county of J$, 989,1 In. ill), an Increase of $320,503. .0 over the figure of last year. This enlarged to tal is due more to new lands that have become assessable, title having passed from the government, than to an Increase of value over former years. The greatest Increase is due to new railroad lands that' came by virtu of more recent surveys, and while such lands are not really pat ented, the railroad company Is pay ing the tax thereon. The figures given do not Include the public utility assessments which are made by the state tax commis sion, and which will be returned to the county clerk la January, 1913. Goats in the county outnumber the sheep four Jto one, there being but 282 of the wool producers listed. The assessor found 3,210 head of cattle, but only 1,949 head of horses and mules, and 1,276 porkers. The oth er live stock credited to Josephine consists of 203 dogs, of a total value of $1,040. The detailed list In the hands of County Assessor Pollock shows the values on the various items of real and personal property as follows: No. of acres of Tillable land, 21,13t5 $1,009,990.00 Xo. of acres of uou-till- able land, 424.846.... 4,278,313.00 Improvements on deed ed land 378,160.00 Town lots 922,235.00 Improvements on town lots 1,004,373.00 Improvements on land not deeded or pat ented 179.973.00 Railroad right of way (not operative) 16 miles between Grants Pass and Love station 3.760.00 Hydraulic Pipe, giants, mills, machinery, etc 299.520.00 Merchandise and stock In trade 261.690.00 Farming implements, wagons, automobiles etc Money otes and accounts 74,910.00 11.023.00 63,770.00 Xo. shares of stock 6,373 176,845.00 Household furniture. ... 161,520.00 Xo. horses and mules 1 aiq 109,453.00 No. cattle, 3.210 No. sheep 2S2 No. goats, 1.103 No. swine 1.276 No. dogs, 203 42,615.00 445.00 1,530.00 5,515.00 1,040.00 judge calkins fixes calendar fou term. (From Friday's Dally). Yesterday as assignment day in the circuit court, Judge Calkins mak ing disposition of numerous cases, and arranging the calendar for next week's session of the court. Nine teen cases that have been hang'ng fire for some time were settled or dismissed, and other rases set for hearing in the following order: State vs. York, Thurham vs. Calumet ure gon Mining Co., G. P. -Feed Co.. vs. Hurk, Robertson vs. Josephine Coun ty, Brown & Blgelow vs. Banks. State vs. Stoneman. The grand Jury will be drawn from the jury panel, and a number of cases are awaiting action by the body, when, If Indictments are re turned, the cases will be set for trial In the circuit court. ROSE L. WICKMAN DE MANES $12,000 DAMAGES Uuse L. Wickuiau now demands $12,000 from the city of Grants Pass as settlement lu full for damages which she claims she suffered on the night of February 2 4th, last, when a pose Headed by Chief of Police How- ley raided the WUkman premises In a search for contraband whiskey. C. F. Bixby, local photographer, who was shot during the raid, had already filed a claim against the city for $3,263, making a total of $17,263 demanded to date as a result of the n u n i for. "booze." Miss Wlrkman specifies that she wants $5000 for "paiu, loss of sleep, physical and mental suffering; $5000 for malicious shock and Injuries to nervous system, and $2000 for puni tive damages." She says that these Injuries were occasioned by a raid "conducted by the city of Giants Pass, a municipal corporation, by and through Its offi cers, who negligently, carelessly and recklessly used and maliciously dis charged firearms without excuse or necessity In making such raid and search of F. M. Wickman's premises on said date, and that the claimant was wrongfully and maliciously fired upon by a police officer of said city." At the time of the raid last Feb ruary Miss Wlcktnan Claimed that ner nervous system had been ser iously shocked, and she was confined to her bed for several days. The city attorney, Geo. W. Colvig. has advised the council that the city is not liable for damages In either the I'.ixby case or the one now filed by Miss Wlckinan, and both bills have been rejected, so that the re course for the claimants will be to the courts, although such action has not been commenced. 45 DAYS AND $100 FINE FOR LEE YORK Forty-five days In Jail and a fine of $100 Is what it cost Lee York to sell one bottle of "booze." Judge Calkins of the circuit court has af firmed the sentence Imposed on York when he was convicted In the police court, York having been a second time convicted when his case was ap pealed from the lower tribunal. In passing sentence Judge Calkins said that this was the third time the convicted man had been found guilty of violation of the law In selling liq uor in prohibition territory, and that he was not inclined to deal leniently under such circumstances. He said It was either for officials to wink at the violations of the liquor laws, or to sentence adequately In cases like this. He therefore affirmed the Judgment of the police court, sen tencing York to 45 days In the city Jail and to pay a fine of $100, the city to have judgment against him for the costs of the prosecution. York had previously been convict ed of a like case at Merlin. Sl JOXF.S FIXED :MO A.M 13 DAYS IN JAIL. Si Jones was convicted Friday af ternoon In the court of Justice of the Peace Chas. Crow, at Merlin, of boot leggings, and fined $250 and given a jail sentence of fifteen days as trim mings. Jones was arrested last Feb ruary, and piaced under $300 bonds to appear for trial, his bondsmen be ing Messrs. Sweetland and Burkhal ter of this city. He forgot to appear, however, and a search finally located him in Saiem, where he was arrested about three weeks ago. The charge against him wag for Illegal sale of liquor In Merlin. Attending Annual Conclave Dr. W. H. -Flanagan and I L. Jew ell, members of the Grand Command- jery Knights Templar , of Oregon, Past Commander R. L. Coe and Geo R. Riddle and H. C. Bobzien, princi pal officers of Melita Commandery of this city, left Wednesday morning for Eugene to attend the state annual conclave. In session the 26th. Mrs. Coe. Mrs. Riddle and Mrs. Bobzien were also members of the party. A. E Voorhies and perhaps other l-ave Wednesday night to attend the same ir.eetlng. ROGUE RIVER VALLEY GRANGE IN FIRST HONORS AT THE COUNTY FAIR Contest Among the Josephine Organizations Was Close, but Winner Led Because of Great Variety of Its Exhibits. (From Friday's Dally). Kogue River grange today proudly wears the blue ribbon as first honor in the contest among the granges of Josephine county for the big sweep stakes prize at the lair. I The competition In this contest was especially exciting, as there were fea tures that were especially commend able about the exhibit of each. But. wt.en all the points that entered into tue competition are considered, even u.ose granges that were losers award the honor to Kogue River, for they appreciate the reasons that prompted the decision of the judges. The win ning exhibit was arranged in classes, and there was no duplication of var ieties, but In number of varieties It easily distanced all Its competitors. This was largely by reason of Its ex hibit having come from the district uat has longest been engaged In fruit culture, and Its display of ap ples was unbeatable. The arrange ment of the Rogue River Grange ex hibit was largely in the hands of Nine Reynolds. It would be Impossible to go Into detail In describing this exhibit, as It was almost of the magnitude of a county fair Itself, but the following liBt of varieties will give an Idea of how comprehensive It was: Apples, 24 varieties; grapes, 5 varieties; pears, 6 varieties; quinces, 2 vari eties; prunes, 2 varieties; fllgs; peaches; beets, 23 varieties; carrots, 3 varieties, watermelons, 3 varieties: ranteloupe, 7 varieties; cucumbers, 3 varieties; squash and pumpkins, 12 varieties; casabas, 2 varieties; pea nuts, 2 varieties; shell beans, 3 var ieties; beans In pod, 2 varieties; sweet corn, 4 varieties; field corn, 6 varieties; tomatoes, 4 varieties; po tatoes, 7 varieties; onions, 7 var ieties; onions. 7 varieties; rutabagas; cabbages, 2 urieties; salsify; pie plant; black English walnuts; cauli flower; peppers; alfalfa and grains; sunflower; canned fruits and veget ables, 22 varieties; Jelly, 7 varieties; pickles and preserves, 8 varieties; butter; marmalade; canned salmon. Creditable Mercantile Exhibit. There are a number of most Inter esting and comprehensive exhibits made by the business men and estab lishments of the city at the fair, and they add much to the completeness of the exposition. Of special value are those displays where appliances of the farm or the home are shown i in operation, or where special dem onstrators explain the features to the public. One of the moBt extensive dis plays Is made by the Grants Pass Hardware Co. At the left of the pa vilion on entering the enclosure, this firm shows a most comprehensive line of stoves and ranges, harness, saddles, robes, whips, etc., while the cream separator on exhibition is given close examination by all who are Interested In dairying. Back of the main pavilion this firm has an extensive display of farming Imple ments, Including such novelties as alfalfa meal grinders, feed mills and root cutters In variety, manure spreaders, gasoline engines of all sizes and forms, and a line of bug gies and wagons. How valuable Is this display Is brought to mind by the fact that since the dlBplay wag placed, several of the articles have been placarded as sold, as for In stance the alfalfa mill to the Ieonard Orchard Co. and the manure spreader to E. T. McKlnstry. The "Made In Grants Pass" boost er will find food for thought In the display of the Cement Products Co., for there he will gpe tile and brick and the various other commercial articles made of cement that have no superior In the market. Some of the designs of brick and tile are es pecially attractive, and the display Is so arranged that all the exhibits are shown to good advantage. The possibility of effective use of the ce ment fence post is one of the lasting Impressions the visitor gets from tuls display, and a result of the Ce ment Products exhibition will be h more liberal use of these posts In making substantial and attractive fences on the country place. Mayer, The Florist. Eruest Mayer, the florist, who has built up a business of considerable magnitude in Grants Pass, has one of the feature exhibits in the pavil ion, the "peace do resistance'' belug a mammoth bunch of grapes butti up from the product of the vine. A hun dred pounds of the fruit are formed into this great bunch, various colors being Used to add to the effect, the whole being surmounted by flowers aud greenery. There Is also a good showing of potted flowers and ferns, while boxes of tomatoes and peppers are a product that represent an im portant line In Mr. Mayer's activity. He has already shipped from Grants Pass this season upwards of two thousand boxes of these vegetables, finding market for them lu a dozen northern towns where they have more than held their own against competition, always bringing the top of the market In price. Bishop's. In gentlemen's furnishings and ready-to-wear clothing Bishop's has a most creditable display, the booth be ing made attractive and the various articles of meu's apparel advantage ously arranged. KosV Washing Fluid. A home Industry that has made a catchy exhibit is that of the maker of Ross' washing fluid. This Is an article of local manufacture which has worked up a sale of considerable magnitude, and Its display was a creditable addition to the fair. Ownership Maps. The booth In which are shown the ownership maps of Josephine coun ty Is always filled with Interested spectators. The maps are up-to-date, and show In the blue prints the name of the owner of each tract in the county. They are drawn by H. V Anderson, and are pronounced accur ate In detail. California-Oregon Power Co. Undoubtedly the comprehensive exhibit made by the Callfornla-Ore gon Power Co. has attracted as much attention and occasioned as much fa vorable comment as any other of the commercial displays made. It Is In Itself an education along electrical lines to many people, being In charge of three most able demonstrators, J A. Vanlloefer In the commercial de partment, C. L. Clevenger In the me chanlcal department, and Miss Mar guerite Heyer In the department of household economy. The Irrigation outfit shown In practical running claims the attention of the farmers, especially of those who live In the territory to be tapped by the pro posed extension of the company lines Here a one horse motor is seen driv Ing a one Inch centrifugal pump raising three miners' Inches of water The demonstrator explains that a mo tor of this size costs a man but $32.50 per year for current, other sizes In orouortlon. and that the power when not used for pumping will be available for a hundred other uses on the farm. But It was to the denartment presided over by Miss Heyer that the ladles turned their at tentlon. Here was electricity for ev ery part of the household work, am! the wonder Is that any household can be conduced without It. There are electrical appliances and utensils for cooking and baking from the range to the chafing dish and the toaster by the dozen; electricity for heat and Hght, and to keep cool by. Electric Ironers and washers, ami In fact elec tricity usfd for everything about the home. Kogue Klver Hardware Co. The Rogue River Hardware Co. has a most effective display near the en ( Con t i n u ed " o n P iiiY) " RICH AND NORMA COHN MARRIED BY RABBI .MKYF.lt S. I.I A V. KARRI, MARRIED AOIt.MA COIIX AXI I.AWKKXCK II. Kit II. SAX FRANCISCO, ( al., Sept. 'Mill. August INth, 1!M7. I married Norma Colin and Iaw mice II. Rich under the law of. the state of California and ac cording to the Jewish faith. (Signed), MKYF.lt S. LEVY, Itahhi Congregation Iteth Israel. The claim made by L. H. Klch, now held In the Josephine county jail on charge of polygamy, Is apparently disproved by the receipt today of the above telegram from Kabht Levy, whom Norma Colin. Mrs. I-. B. Rich No. 1, named as having officiated at the Rich-Conn nuptials In 1907. Rich has at all times maintained that he was never legally wedded to the San Francisco Blrl, but this new evidence that Is coming Into the hands of the district attorney would pparently draw the web of Justice pretty closely about the Jew shoe merchant who led one of the fairest of the young ladles of Grants Pass to the altar last February. The authorities have communicat ed with the officers at San Francisco, and the record In the case Is expected soon when the marriage of Rich and Miss Cohen will be proven beyond doubt, us the record must certainly have been made In the county In which the ceremony was performed. When Rich was Hhown the tele gram from San Francisco this morn ing Btatlng that the previous mar riage could be proven, he flushed scarlet, but his only remark was 'Well, let them prove It, then." He would not discuss the matter further, referring the Inquirer to his attor ney. Confinement In tlie Jail, and the re elpt of the damaging telegrams from the south, have had a depressing In fluence on Rich, and he lost the aunty and self assertive air that bore him up when lie was first brought here from Klamath Falls. What preliminary action will bo taken In the Rich case has not yet been decided tinon. but with the grand Jury In session It Is more than likely that the first hearing will lie by that body Late today the county clerk of San Francisco county wired that a mar rlage license had been Issued to Law rence B. Rich and Norma Cohen on August 14th. 1907. (Prom rrlday's Dally). L. B. Rich, In the county Jail with a charge of polygamy hanging over his head, enjoyed a few brief min utes of freedom Thursday night when he was released from bondage on the strength of $730 which had been tele Kranhed here by his father In San Francisco. On being released, Rich made all arrangements to leave on the night train for San Francisco, but even af ter his ticket had been purchased he found liberty again snatched from his grasp, and today is as much be hind the bars as ever, the California ticket unused, all because, as Rich looks at It, of the perversity of a Jeal ous woman. At the eleventh hour a telegram came from California announcing that Miss Cohen, or Mrs. Rich No. 1 would leave for Grants Pass, and ask Ing that Rich's bond be placed at a higher figure than $750. Deputy Prosecutor Johnston took the matte ui with Justice Holman, and the bond was raised to $2,000, and Rich was re-arrested by Constable Handle and returned to his old quarters In the county Jail. Rich at once wlrel his father of his added troubles, and expected that the rnMi to (over the enlarged bond would be forthcoming at once. To date, however, It has not appeared. During his brief respite from the custody of the officers, Rich called at the home of Miss Layton's mother In this city, but whether he saw his wife. Mrs. Rich No. 2, Is not known. Miss Cohen, or wife No, 1, will be here for the preliminary hearing of Klch next Monday. NDICTMENTS BY THE GRAND JURY hu e mi. i. against iiaydex. AXD j IKY SAYS (il ll.TY. OBN KRUSELL NOT HELD ae Against L. It. Klch, Cliarged With Polygamy, Await Evi dence From California. Josephine County Grand Jury. Ed, Lister, Grants Pass, foreman. H. E. dale, Merlin. P. A. DeGenault, Grants Pass. A. J. Fulk Kerby. C. F. Gentner, Grants Pass. E. Jones, Merlin. Link McGrew, Grants Pass, Two "not true bills" have been re turned by the grand Jury, one In the rase of John Krusell, charged with having made a murderous assault up on his wife, and the other In the case of Valentine, charged with a statu tory offense. Both men had beeu lying In jail for several weeks. Valentine, a young man, will be returned to his parents in San Jose, California; they have agreed to re- elve him and give hhu care. With the two Indictments returned Tuesday, this disposes of all the cases of prisoners held lu the jail awultlng action of the grand jury ex cept that of Rich, held on a polygamy charge. The graud jury held no ses sion Wednesday forenoon, but la at work again now, though It Is evident that tlie Rich case has not yet been considered. The members of the grand jury this afternoon visited the county home, Investigating conditions there as a feature in the probe which tuey are conducting. The circuit court has been making rapid and satisfactory progress, hav ing cleaned the docket so far as cases ready for trial were concerned. Both Mugoou and Hayden, against whom true bills were returned yesterday, were arraigned Wednesday, and en tered pleas of not guilty. Not being represented by attorneys, Judge Cal kins appointed Attorney Fred A. Wil liams to present their, rases In court. It Is expected that one or the other of them will be called for trial Thurs day. The case of the State vs. Stone- man, an action from Ieland wherein the defendant is accused of selling liquor In prohibition territory, waa called for trial Wednesday, but the witnesses not being present, it was continued till Thursday, and the Jur ors were discharged for the day. Cases already disposed of are as follows: Turnham vs. Culumet-regn Mining Co. In this case W. T. Turnhatn of Grants Pass brought suit to collect a commission of $2,000 which he claimed on the sale of the mining property. The verdict of the Jury was for tlie plaintiff. Brown & Blgelow vs. Banks. Brown & Blgelow, calendar sales men, brought this action against B. r. Banks of the Grants Pass hotel to roclver $38 which they alleged was due for an order of calendars. Banks' contention was that he had ordered 100 calendars of the firm and when 250 were shipped him Instead of the 1 00 he had refused to accept the shipment. Verdict was returned In favor of Mr. Hanks. D. G. KulxTlfton und Jute Dora vs. Jtmephlno County. This case has been In the courts In some of Its several phasts for the past throe years. The county opened a new road across property owned by Robertson and Mrs. Dora, and the board of appraisers granted dam ages In the amount of $31.20 to the former, and $ to the latter. Not satisfied with settlement on this basis the case was twice taken Into the county court and once before to the circuit court on a writ of re- Ivlew. The Jury In the present rase rJlhe J'L'L!: ' (Continued on Page E'.fhL)