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About The Sumpter miner. (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 7, 1900)
THE SUMPTER MINER VOL II. SUMPTER, OREGON, NOVEMBER 1900. NO. 9 McKINLEY WINS Republicans Claim Twenty- Seven States. MAJORITIES CUT DOWN Bryan Loses All "Doubtful" Stairs and Possibly Nebraska Only Four Demo cratic Counties in Oregon Baker one of Them and Suuipter the Banner Precinct There Is no question but what McKin ley Is re-elected, with perhaps a reduced popular majority, but with an in creased electoral vote. He has carried most of the alleged doubtful states and some that were considered safe for Bryan. The republican national committee claim twenty-seven states, but this claim Is doubtless not well founded. In the case of New York city, either Tammany has thrown the gaff into Bry an, for the purpose of killing him off, or rise that organisation is no longer the perfectly disciplined political body that it Ins long been reputed to be. Greater New York Rave Bryan only about 25,000 majority, when four or five times that number was claimed. McKlnley's ma jority in the state is materially reduced, but it is still more than 100 000. Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and West Vir ginia are also In the republican column; Kansas, probably; Maryland, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming, possibly. South Dakota has also probably switched to MiKinley. Kentucky has apparently re deemed i'self bv reentering the demo cratic ranks, but the republicans name it among the twenty-seven state.s claimed. On the Pacific cnist California and Oregon gives McKiuley increased major ities, notwithstanding Judge Estee's de cision on Oriental immlgatlon, which it was thought would have the effect of throwing the labor vote to Bryan, espec I illy In California. Returns from Wash ington state were not sufficiently definite here to determine with accuracy just how it would go. It is evident, however, that Rogers, democratic candidate for govern or, ran ahead of his ticket and Is thought to have been elected. Four years ago Bryan's majority in the state was more than twelve thousand. It is close this year, whichever way It has gone. . A bulletin from' Portland today says that every coui'ty In this state, except Raker, Union and Lynn, has given repub lican majorities. It looks as if Harney will have to be added to this list. The democratic majority In this, Bakercounty will be small, if any. The Democrat this morning estimates It at 100. Here In Sumpter, the democrats had everything their awn way, giving the democratic ticket a majority of 84, out of 578 votes cast. The number of votes re ceived by the electors varied from one to four. In the North precinct the highest vote for elector was that given to Walter M. Pierce, democrat, 1(14; highest re piullcau, W. J. Furnish, 08; South pre cinct, Dell Stuart, democrat, iHq, W. J. Furnish, 147. 11 the South precinct the prohibition ticket received two votes, the social democrats one, and one of the reg ular people's party electors one vote, the others none. In the North precinct the .prohibitionists received two, the social democrats two and the people's party none. In the last state election these twp pre cincts gave the republican candidate for congress, Moody, a majority of 18, and the democratic candidate for the Supreme bench a majority of 11. The muse of this change is acknowledged to be tracable directly to the frantic, idiotic appeals which the local republican organ has been making for "votes for prosperity." The paper Is dispised by the citieus ol Sump ter, who know that Its mission is to Injure this camp, to serve the selfish purpose of its owner. This fact will be emphasized in the city election, If it shows its hand. Great crowds thronged Andy Stiuson's saloon all last night, watching the bulle tins. Democrats saw early in the even ing that their man was defeated again, but when Clark Snyde offered to bet ten to one on McKinley, Attorney McCul loch called and the former produced J 1000 to the larter's f too, the stakes being placed in J. H. Robbins' hand. That was a good democratic bet at that hour. Notwithstanding the telegram signed by Richard Croker which W. M. Sullivan received during the day, telling lilin to bet another steam saw on Bryan, Harlry Wood took possession of the one already wagered about 11 o'clock and notified the town by its whistle during the remainder of the night that the thing was his. A vote was taken in the public schools dur ing the day, which election Bryan carried by an overwhelming majority. Balllett-Cassidy Case in Court. Has a court of law jurisdiction In re straining a newspaper from publishing an account of alleged defamatory statements, when only the general nature of such statements, as it Is believed, will be pub lished, are known to the one making ap plication for a writ of injunction? The j question was raised this morning In the United States circuit court on a demurrer In the case of l.etson Balliett against Hen ry F. Cassidy to restrain the defendant from continuing to publish the Baker City Herald. The writ of injunction was issued several days ago, and the matter was brought up todav on the demurrer filed by the defendant, In which it was claimed that the court had no jurisdiction from so restraining the publishing of a newspaper. Judge Bellinger stated that the statements made in the newspaper against Balliett might be defamatory, but that would have nothing to do with the question of the jurisdiction of the court. He was inclined to believe that a court could prevent a newspaper from publish ing any circular letter, where it was known exactly what would be published, but was not so sure as (0 the right being vested in the court to restrain a paper from publishing statements, only the gen eral character of which were known by the person against whom the attack was directed. The matter was argued and taken under advisement by the court and a decision will probably be rendered short 'y in the matter. Portland Telegram. Will Enlist In the Navy. Charles A. Van Duyn left yesterday for San Francisco to enlist In the U. S. navy at Mare Island, having passed a successful examination here, meeting all requirements necessary for acceptance. Mrs. C. S. Van Duyn accompanied her sou and will remain in California a short time, hoping to benefit her health thereby, Written orders left at the door of the Hobson Mercantile company will be promptly filled and delivery made from 11 to 12 a. m. and 4 to 6 p. m., while closed to arrange the new store. CONCORD'S RICH FIND. J. H. Robbins Telephoned to Come Out and Look at It. Rich strikes seem to be the order of the day. President Robbins, of the First Bank of Sumpter, received a telephone message yesterday from his brother at the Concord mine, adjoining the Red Boy, that within the last two days an import ant strike had been made, while driving for their second ledge which, It is very probable, they have now cut. The Information sent down, without further details, was that six feet of solid ore typical of the character found there abouts, had been broken Into and neither wall was in sight, and that the ore was extremely rich, though Its values had not then been ascertained. Where this ledge was expected to be encountered will give the Concord 400 feet ol depth beneath the apex of the claim, which is next that of the Red Boy mine. Mr. Robbins will go out to the mine to day. If this Is the ledge they are looking for, the work of driving will continue un til some definite plan of development and the nature of machinery requited to treat the ore is determined upon. COPPER STRIKE. Grizzly Mine Encounters Ore Carrying Four Per Cent. A matter of considerable Interest to Sumpter Is the fact that copper has been stttick in the tunnel of the Griily mine. The body of ore uncovered is largo, with copper values verv evenly distrib uted. "I lie 'image samples give assay returns of four per cent copper, In ad dition to gold and silver values. By hav ing eighty pounds per ton of copper, and the Mined ptoduct now commanding eighteen ce-its :i pound, the management of the Grizzly Gold Mining company may well leel elated over Its good fortune. With greater depth the values in cold, sliver and copper necessarily Increase, if lite opinion may be formed from the his tory of the surrounding mines, but the fact of securing so high a percentage of copper at a comparatively slight depth is significant of what may be expected of the Grizzly mine as development pro gresses. Reported Sale of the Golconda. It has been persistently reported on the streets here for a week past that the Gol conda mine had been sold to eastern cap italists for a consideration approaching the million dollar mark. Some go so far as to give details of the transaction, alleging that the elder English is on his way here from Illinois to make the transfer. J. T. English was asked over the telephone wire this morning as to the truth of this report. He gave an emphatic denial to the rumor, saying that there is absolutely no foundation for the statement; that his father will be out here sometime this month on one of his periodical visits, but that the object of the trip has nothing to do with the sale of the mine. Now, there you have It; take your choice, without even paying your money. Work Lost Horse all Winter. Lumber and supplies are being hauled this week to the Lost Horse mine, out on Wind creek, about three and a half miles from town. Al Hudson returned last week from Portland, where he had been Ifor several weeks on business pertaining to the property. I hough he hasn't sliuv his return sprung on the newspapers the stereotyped phrase, "I hive secured am ple capital tor development work," he has done that very thing. The lumber will be used to errct the necessary build ings for the worlt this winter, bl icksmlth shop, boarding and bunk houses. This Is one of the good properties near town that Is hoped will make a great showing next spring. Mrs. Fisher Leaves for Ireland. Mrs. Fisher, the widow of the man who died on the train near Los Angeles some, weeks since, an account of which was published in these columns at the time, left today for Ireland, wliete she has rela tives. Mrs. Gigau and Miss Moore raised the necessary funds for Iter and her child to make the trip. Before leaving she gave John Gigru a pint bottle, In which Is a cross with an Image of the Savior nailed thereto, against which Is a ladder leaning. The whole is an ex hibition of m m's ingiiiuity and infinite pains. Some Lots Are Being Sold. The Sumpter I'mvnslte company has sold a number of lots during the past few days, In every case the object of the pur chaser being to build a home. Among those sold wete lot (i MoJ .24. original townslte, to '.. S. Gard; lots 1 and i block 4, Sunnvside addition to Larn & Balrd; lot K block u.South Sumpter, to W. II. Hobson; lots 4 and $ block K, South Sumpter, to F. S. Collett, lot K block 1, Sumpter Townslte Company's First ad dition, to C. S. Warren; lot 4 M'l '. Warien Heights, to I. K. Murphy; lots 1 and 2 block to, Warren Heights, to Mrs. Iiuckiiam; lot ) block 1, Stuth SimipUr to B. Ilallenlyiu- and George Stevens. Will Work Morning Stir. A hrge lot of supplies ale being taken out to the Morning Star mine today, pre paratory to wot king the same all winter. I is propel ty was located a few inuullit siuie by F.ugriie Birtlirolf, on Big Lim ber creek, in Hie vkiuily ol the Gypsey group. Will Develop the Homestead. A. li. Digeuynud B. Turner have let the contract lor considerable development work on the Homestead and the Gulden Gate to Mr. Brown. Today he took out a lot of supplies and toil and expects to be engaged 011 the work the most ol tho winter. Saddle and Bridle for Sale. In good condition and offered cheap. Apply at Till: MlNI-.H ollke. "The Portland," conducted by Gus Woodward on Mill street, continues to merit the name of the popular gentlemen's resort of Sumpter. The Hobson Metcautlle company will close Its doors for a few days to arrange the interior of the new store; opening for business Monday, November 12. Fight room turuished house for rent, every convieuce. Four blocks from Gran ite street. Apply at MlNliHollice. W. S. Cliipp. All kinds ol pies, cake, bread, etc., at Brechtel's bakery, opposite depot and in Nelll building. Orders promptly filled. All crockery ware included in Hawley's sale, beginning Monday, November 12. Special s tie of syrups and pickles at W. R. Hawley's.' Something to depend upou-GIant powder.
