Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, June 06, 1913, WEEKLY EDITION, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textliter mm WEEKLY EDITION VOL. XXIX. GRANTS PASS JOSEPHINE COIXTV, OREGON'. FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1913. NO. 8. ROSE FESTIVAL ON NEXT FRIDAY HOME PRODUCTS DINNER WILL ALSO RE GIVEN. PREMIUM LIST FOR ROSES Funds From Day's Entertainment Will Go Toward Equipment of the New Free Library. Perhaps the most valuable single feature of the Rose Festival group of attractions Is the Josephine Coun ty Industries program to be given at 3 p. ei. sharp on June 13th at the railroad park, the orators selected being eminently qualified for obvious reasons as authority on. their respec tive subjects.' The program will include the fol lowing: Music, Moose band; Ad drees Of Welcome, Mayor R. O. Smith; " Co-operation of Granges," Hon. E. E. Dlanchard; "Josephine Grower' Association (a) Cannery, (b) Creamery," T. E. Hill; "Our Poultry Association," Dr. Wllcoxon; "Mining and Lumbering," C. L. Man gum; "Advantages to be Derived From a Railroad to the Coast." It is hoped that Dr. Reddy will be able to talk upon this subject. Roses for Decorations, The gratification of the esthetic nature as well as the physical com fort of the throngs of visitors ex pected in our city on Friday, June 13, for the Rose Festival, Oregon Pro ducts Dinner and Industries program Is In safe hands. Mesdames Conklin, E. F. Heath, J. M. Kemp and A. J. Klocker have a force of 30 young ladles and gentlemen who will assist in decorating the Oregon Supply company's spacious rooms for the rose exhibits for the Oregon Pro ducts dinner to hand choice roses as souvenirs to each visitor and din ner patron to create a rose bower of the band stand for the orators of the day at 3 p. m. Ten trains will be met and the beauty and fragrance, eloquent of the charm of the Rogue valley In form of a rose, with the compliments, will be carried into remote regions by every passenger passing through Josephine county on June 13. Rest Room for the Tired. The Commercial club parlors will be converted into rest rooms for the refreshing of tired visitors and sleepy children and be open to the inspec tion of interested visitors from other counties who may wish to see the club rooms of our business men. Mrs. E. F. Heath will be hostess of the rest room and offer her kind offices in any possible way. Donation for the Dinner A letter received by the president of the auxiliary, Mrs. Ilerrick, from Mrs. Weatherred, traveling represen tative of the Oregon Manufacturers' association, expresses appreciation of the initiative of the citizens of Jose phine county in the matter of giving the "Oregon Products" dinner, an event unique in its nature and which is sure to be of benefit locally ns well as to the state. She begs the com mittee to accept, in behalf of the manfacturers. coffee, pickles and tea cakes, as their contribution toward the Oregon Products dinner, which offer, it goes without saying. Is crate fully accepted and will he graciously acknowledged hy the dinner commit tee. The classes, with the prizes of fered for entries! in each (lass at the Rose Festival to he held on June 13th. have been arranged by the committee in charge, the business men having contributed to 'he suc cess of the show with their usual public spirit: The list of prizs, with the names of the donor, for entries In each class, follows: Section "A" 1. nest S den. Jacqueminot, pair of lady's or gentlemen's kid cloves, given by C. P. Bishop & Co. 2. Rest 10 I.aFrane (pink) AWARD CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE OYER ILLINOIS E. G. Perham was awarded the contract for the construction of the new steel bridge to be erected by Josephine county over the West Fork of the Illinois river, In the Kerby country, by the county commission era at the Wednesday afternoon ses sion of the court. Three blda were presented, Perbam's of $3,900 being the best one of the trio, the next low bidder being R. S. Dahlberg of Mur phy, whose figure was $4,090, while the Portland Bridge and Iron com pany wanted $4,300 for the Job. The new bridge Is to be of steel, of modern type, and will have a span of 110 feet with 12 foot roadway. Mr. Perham, the successful bidder, was also the contractor for the construc tion of the bridge now In course of construction on the Galice road, his crew of men just having commenced the erection of that structure. The only other business before the board with the exception of bills and other routine, was the opening of bids for the macadamizing of the mile of road on the Crescent City road. Two bids were received on this, Schell & Schell offering to do the work in oil macadam according to specifications at $1.13 3-4 per lineal foot, the roadway to be fourteen feet wide, and Albert Anderson & Co. put ting the figure for the same char acter of work at $1.30. No action has yet been taken on the bids. brass basket, given by Hall's Art Store. 3. Best 12 Caroline Testout, silver deposit vase, O. F. Wittorf, jeweler. , 4. Best 18 Caroline Testout, la dy's silk waist, Mrs. E. Rehkopf. Section "11." 5. Best 6 white La France, sew ing table, McFarland Furniture store. 0. Best G Frau Carl Druschkl, silk petticoat, Golden Rule Store. 7. Best 6 Kaiserln Augusta Vic toria, gold hat pin, A. Letcher, jew eler. 8. Best C Papa Contler, lady's fancy parasol, Kinney & Truax. yTi Best G Maman Cochet (pink), nickel rose clippers, Rogue River Hardware Co. 10. Best 6 Marechal N'iel, ladies' black silk hose, R. L. Coe Co. 11. Best G Bride Rose, pair linen towels, E. A. Wade store. Section "C." 12. Best 4 red roses, any one variety, bottle toilet water, M. Clemens. 13. Best 4 pink roses, any one variety, box of hon bons, F. W. Rus sell. 14. Best 4 white roses, any one variety, box bon bons. The Spa. ir. Best 4 yellow roses, any one variety, embroidery scissors, Jewell Hardware Co. Section "D." 16. Best Hybrid Perpetual, named any color, 3 blooms each, Clotssonne vase, given by C. H. Dem aray. IT. Best Hybrid Tea, named any color, 3 blooms each, box- station ery, given by National Drug Store. 15. Best Tea, named any color, 3 blooms each, silver mayonnaise dish, given by H. P. Tracy, jeweler. Section "E." 19. Best now rose any color,-not exhibited before 1911, umbrella, given by Peerless Clothing Co. 20. Best 5 blooms, any variety in single vase, pruning shears, given by (".rants Fass Hardware Co. 21. Best collection, f varieties, any color, 4 blooms each, silver de posit dish, given by R. Singer, jew eler: 2nd prize, pair baby shoes. ! given by R. L. Bartlett. j 2 2. Rest basket, of roses not less than twelve nor more than twenty four blooms. 1st prize, sack of flour, L'iven by Counts & Son; 2nd prize, aluminum kettle, given by Blake Hardware Co. 22. Best display of roses from city s"hool yards, tennis racket, given by .loo Wharton. 24. Best 6 roses, any climber oth er than the Marechal Niel. large scissors, given by Cramer Bros. Section "F-" 25. Best Individual rose In the show, exhibited in any color, silver (Continued on Fan K .r.t FISHERMEN MAKE GOOD CATCHES COMMERCIAL FISHING ON ROGUE COMM E XCED T I ESDAV. SALMON BRINGS FAIR PRICE Snags iu Stream and High Water In terfere With Nets And Many Are Being Badly Damaged. The first three boats to report Tuesday morning at the warehouse of the local fishermen's union, where the members of the organization bring their night's catch, turned In 1,300 pounds of fat and glistening chinooks as the toll collected since midnight from the Rogue river. With the other boats yet to report It was expected that not less than six tons would be the catch of the first drift of the nets. The season for commercial fishing opened at midnight Monday night, and the fishermen who had been anxiously awaiting the stroke of the hour cast off their nets and started on the drift down stream to meet the royal chinooks on their way up from the sea. It Is not known defin itely how many boats started out, but It Is thought that at least ten were on the river soon after the new day and the law had heen ushered In. Twelve boats are registered in the fishermen's union, and others are expected to join in the game. The river Is now too high for the most successful flBhlng, and owing to the fact that It has been several years since nets were allowed In the Btream, there are many obstructions that will have to be removed before fishing Is at its best. Many of the net3 were In serious trouble from these obstructions, and many fish were lost through them. Owing to the lateness of the start on the first night, and trouble from the obstruc tions in the river, some of the boats only fished as far as the Applegate river. The down river limit is the mouth of Jump-Off-Joe creek. The fish caught by the union boats are all turned in at the warehouse recently built, Manager Gething be ing In charge and arranging for the sale and shipment of the catch. At present there Is a lively demand from Portland for the fish, the market to day being 7 1-2 cents per pound. This makes the value of the catch of the first three boats to report a to tal of $97.50, and If the anticipated catch of three tons is brought in, the total value for the day will be $450. The nets used are of 8 1-2 inch mesh, and are from 200 to 300 feet In length. Nets of less mesh than this will be confiscated by the fish wardens, and the men using them will be prosecuted. This mesh Is supposed to allow all steelheads and other trout to pass through. EMI UV IU X MADE ItV THE LI-'.M EM'S. Wednesday was the 13th anniver sary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. C.j H. Clements, and In celebration of the occasion a pleasant "century" run was made in the recently acquir ed Bulck auto. Accompanied by Mr. Clements' mother, Mrs. N. F. Clem ents, and Mrs. Olum, Mr. and Mrs. Clements made the run out to the Applegate and prepared camp break fast with the camp outfit that is part of th.? auto equipment, and then made the run up the Applegate and over the Jacksonville hill to the historic old capital of Jackson coun ty, later going to Ashland and homo through Medford, the day's trip reg istering 103 miles. The trip was delightful, but simp ly to show that even the 13th wed ding anniversary U pursued by the hoodoo of the unlucky number, the Bulck received Its first puncture on tho trip, a screw picked up on th Jacksonville hill punching five sep arate holes through the Inner tube before It was discovered or a flat tire notked. MAZAMAS RETURN FROM THE CAVES MARBLE 1IALI-S OF OREGON" SEEN' UV MANY VISITORS. ENTHUSIASM OYER WONDER All Details For Outing of Mountain Climbers Perfectly Arranged, and City Complimented. The Mazamas arrived in Grants Pass Sunday afternoon, on the home ward trip, a tired but an enthusias tically happy bunch after the three days spent in the outing to the Marble caves. The .autos sent out from town found the advance guard of the Mazamas already down the mountain, having made the eight- mile hike over the trail early in the day, and they commenced to arrive soon after the noon hour. At Stev ens lunch was served before the re turn trip through the courtesy of the Grants Pasa Commercial club. The forty cars made the run In without mishap other than a few punctures and blow-outs, and on arrival here the travel-stained outers removed the evidences of the days In the moun tains, and partook of the excellent dinner prepared for them at hotels, or dined with friends throughout the city, tho special train departing at 6:30 o'clock. Camp at tho Meadows. Arriving at camp at tho Meadows Friday afternoon, the Mazama crowd found that the advance had prepared a hearty and bountiful meal for them, and that and the preparation of camp occupied what was left of tho day. Saturday morning the two miles to the cave entrance were walked and the parties were ready to enter tho caves at eight o'clock. Six guides were ready to act as pilots, and the visitors were divided into squads of about twenty each. Indi vidual members were given numbers, and during tho progress through the underground mazes the roll was called occasionally that none might be lost out by accident In the laby rinth of passages. The upper caves were first entered and these occupied attention till past noon. In the at ternoon the parties were taken through tho lower cave, nearly two hours being spent thore. Not an ac cident occurred within the caves, and the wondrous formations wrought by nature excited continual wonder and amazement. It was Impossible in a single day to go through all the cham hers and hallways, and In fact parts have never yet been explored, but more than a mile of the cavern's depths were traversed, one party who was trying to keep tat) on distances estimated It at 5,800 feet. Numer ous side chambers were peered Into, and the delicate tracery of limestone deposits made pictures never to be forgotten. "Golden Stairs" Difficult of Passage, There is more or less difficulty In effecting entrance to some of the cavern's rooms, and the more; portly of the sightseers would occasionally find a tight squeeze awaiting their at tempt to follow the lead of the guide. Dr. Hill of Albany suffered most from this, and the 21 0 pounds that he carries proved an effectual bar to bis attempt to climb the "Golden Stairs." The doctor's bah pale also suffered iimch from low hanging tsf :i I;t it i f:-. ;;rl ot her ne miters of lie party will carry minor bumps ;u y -minder of some of the chambers whoso decorations hang too low. The two evenings spent In :nnp were ina'do as .merry as the crowd of energi-tie people could mal e i', and old Grayback for the flint time In Its history -was awakened by Martmia shouts nnd by song from a hundred throats and the tuneful strains from t ringed Instruments. Hugo camp fires were built, and around them the songs, the speeches and the lrnpro- ,.. ...u j.u...- hrmipbt Into 1lf On the even ne Of ! I ... II . "......,.." n.n.n I " the 30th, Memorial Day, the (Continued on page eight.) DAIRYING PROGRESSES IN DEER CREEK COUNTRY II. E. Christy, one of the progres sive farmers ot the Deer Creek coun try, was in the city Thursday. Mr. Christy says that the farmers ot his locality are enthusiastic over the prospects for the dairy business, and can see the great importance of the location ot the big creamery In Grants Past and the dally cream routes to be run to all the various districts of the country. He says that he will put ten dairy cows on his own ranch at once, and that oth ers will add cattle as fast aa they can prepare for them. "Deer Creek Is a big valley and will support many hundreds of cows." said Mr. Christy, "and this opportunity offered by Grants Pass for the extending of the dairy inter ests will be grasped by our people." Mr. Christy has a fine farm ot 200 acres of creek bottom land, and In stalled last year a six-Inch centrifu gal pump, power for Its operation being supplied by a 40-horse power engine and boiler. The Deer Creek grange Is espec ially prosperous, according to Mr. Christy, and nearly all of the farm ers In the vicinity are members, and those not now members will become so later. The grange has its own hall, a 40x90 structure, completed last year. LAST MEETING ARTS AM) CRAFTS SOCIETY. The society ot Arts and Crafts mot with Mrs. Harris Tuesday after noon for the last meeting of the sea son. Mrs. Ilerrick led an Interesting discussion on elimination as a fac tor In homo decoration. The lessons given in design have proven of auch value that they will be continued at Intervals of twj weeks throughout the summer. At the fall meeting ot the society held In September, each member will be expocted to show one piece in her own department of work, fin ished during the vacation. LARGE CLASS GRAD- FATES FROM O. A. C. Oregon Agricultural College, C'or vallls, Ore., June 4. This year's graduating class at the Orogon Agri cultural College Is widely represen tative, tho mombers coining from 24 counties of the state and 12 other states and foreign countries. Thore are 4 each from Washington and Oklahoma, 3 each from Idaho and California, and 1 each from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, British Co lumbia and Japan. Tho representation by counties Is naturally led by Benton with 16, fol lcwed closely by Multnomah with 13, Linn 8, Lane 7, Marlon 6, Yamhill 3, Union 3, Lincoln 3, Washington 2, Jackson 2, Clatsop 2, Douglas 2, and 1 each from Clackamas, Wasco, Klamath, Polk, Gilliam, Harney. Crook, Wallowa, Lake, Josephine, Tillamook and Umatilla. There are 35 graduating In agri culture, 20 In homo economies, 13 In electrical engineering, 12 In com merce, 7 In civil engineering, 3 onch In mining engineering, pharmacy nnd music, and 2 each In forestry and me chanical engineering. Two take the master of science degree In agricul ture. Tho .Josephine, county representa tive on the class is E. H. Reovlll, who graduates In civil engineering. PENSION'S ASKED BY 1:1 Ml IINOM ll WIDOWS. Portland, Juno 4.---Thirteen willows with children have madu ap plication for pensions under tho law passed by tho recent session of the legislature whli h has today become effective. Two deputies In Juvenile court department are making an in vestigation of their circumstances with a view to allowing tin., payment "f tho pensions. Under tho law each dependent widow with children will reielve $10 a month for the first child nnd $7.50 monthly for each additional child. widows whoso husbands aro dead, ... ... permanently incapacitated or con- fined to state Institutions are equally 'eligible to receive pensions. WILL CELEBRATE JULY 4TII AND 5TH EAGLE WILL SCREAM FOU TWO PAYS AT GRANTS PASS. AEROPLANE TO BE FEATURE Committees Are Appointed and Ail Are Working to Male itlggest Celebration Ever Held. The great two-days' celebration la Grants Pass marking the 137th anni versary of the birth of our Unci Suinuel Is now positively assured, and the committees are appointed and are getting busy spreading the news ot the coming flare of patriot ism. -The special train that goes to Weed today is more In the nature of an advertiser for the celebration here than an excursion, great stream ers on tho curs announcing the event, while each excursionist la properly labeled. The atellar attraction for tho two days will be the aviation meet, a contract havlug boon practically; closed with one of the Curtlss avia tors who has been puttiug on thril lers In the Los Angeles and San Diego countries. This man will be hero within a fow days to complete arrangements, and says that the terms of the contract will be accept ed if he finds proper fields here from which to make his flights. Other at tractions will be racing with auto mobiles, motorcyclos and good old Dobbin. The committees appointed by the general commltteo "named from the Commercial club are as follows: Advertising committee T. P. llauley, Wilford Allen, E. R. Law rence, P. P. Proctor. J. F. Galbralth. Horse racing A. A. Porter, Will C. Smith, C.eorgo W. Lewis. Auto and motorcycle P. B. Her mun, Lester Coburn, A. K. Cass, 13. L, Churchill. Decorations O. F. Braegor, M. J. Anderson, Henry fiuchor, John Ran dall, George Crawford. Sports, Etc R. Singer, Jamie Brown, YV. M. Hayes pill Dana. Music E. R. Lawrqnce, Stanton Rowell. Singing T. P. Cramer, J. M. Isham, H. G. Marshall. Public Speaking R. CJ. Smith, A. O. Hough, Marshall Hooper. Parade Fred Williams, J. T. Tuffs, C, II. Demaray, O. S. Dlan chard, Mrs. J. F. Burke, Mrs. Arthur Conklin, Mrs. Pearl Bartlett.. Program Mrs. Sam Bakor, H. L, Gllkey, R. E. Kroh, Mrs. L. L. Der rick. Baseball Fred Roper, Vallard Truax, Will Rlggs. Finance R. E. Kroh, W. P. Quln lan, Marshall Hooper. General Committee Frank M. South, Frank Mushburn, Marshall Hooper, E. R. Lawrence, A. C. Hol comb. Ki: LAM iTION PROJECT MAY HE ENJOINED. Salem, Juno 4 -C. F. Mc.Uahon, attorney, has today filed a suit In the circuit court here, asking that State Treasurer Kay and Secretary of State Olcott be restrained from ex pending $4'0,0i)' for reclamation lu tho Columbia Southern project, claim lug that tho law appropriating this amount Is unconstitutional. He bases his claim of unconstitutionality on the allegation that tho law Is "spec Lit," or "local" In character, and that the legislature was prohibited from passing laws of this nature. Governor West has stated that he will probably not attend tho conven tion of western governors at Salt Lake, of which he Is president, so that he may remain In the state to assist In combating McMahon's move. Superintendent R. K. Turner left north Thursday morning, for Port land. He will visit his old home at Staunton, Va., before returning.