THE SUMPTER MINER
VOL. II.
SUMPTER, OREGON, JULY 24, 1901
NO. 46
CONSTRUCT THE ROAD.
TIME RIPE FOR ACTION ON BURNT
RIVER OUTLET.
Pott Office Department Anzioui to Establish
Star Route from SumpUr. Save Long
Haul from Baker City and Much Coit.
What an Official says About the
Matter Chance for Business Men's
League to Make a Hit.
F. C. Wliitnoy, clilof elork of tlio rail
way mull service at Portland, was in
town yesterday. Ho went out to Whit
ney with Joseph Burton, of thu Sumpter
Valley railroad, who !h endeavoring to
secure a contract for the transportation
of mail matter from Sumpter to Wliit
noy. It in still a star route.
Mr. Whitney stated to a representa
tive of Tiik Mini:k that the only reason
of which he was aware, as to why the
department hesitates to award the eon
tract to the railroad is the douht exist
ing as to the ability of the railroad to
run trains over the steep grades during
the winter. It is not known whether
or not Mr. Burton succeeded in the task
assigned to him hy the company, to re
move that douht from the minds of pos
tal department olllcials.
In talking over mail matters with
Postmaster Jewett, Mr. Whitney re
pented the statement, which lias lioen
made through correspondence to the
postmaster hy Mr. Barclay, assistant
Hticriutcudout of the transudation of
mails, with headquarters at Portland,
that the department is anxious to short
en the star route to the Hurnt river dis
trict jMistolllces, which now originates
at Baker City. Ho further declared that
if thu citizen of Sumpter will construct
a good road into that region, a route will
be established from this point, as it will
save many miles ami much cost. This
would bo done, he said, even should the
railroad secure a contract to carry the
mails to Whitney, from here.
These jiostoffico officials, unlike many
in the department, show a dlsjiosltlon
to do the right thing, to serve the public
intelligently and administer their duties
for the best intercut of the department.
And, what is quite a novelty, they seem
to appreciate the fact that time is an
important element in these affairs,
Judged from the standpoint of the iieo
ple, and display a willingness to act
promptly.
The citizens of Sumpter should co
operate with officials who are actuated
by such a spirit. It seems that this
matter la about ripe for action ; that It
is time for the business men of this
camp to do a little expanding on their
own account, to rcuch out for a profit
able trade that is waiting to be gathered
in. Can't the Business Men's league
take this matter up without further de
lav and demonstrate that it is alive;
that it is capable of doing something
more for the town than managing suc
- cessfully Fourth of July celebration or
entertaining an excursion party?
Red Mm's bcunioa Tomorrow.
Tnmonmw mornintr there will arrive
here the excursion of delegate! to the
Grand Council of the Improvea uraer 01
Red Men of Oregon, who will be the
gueeU of the local tribe and the city of
Compter for the day and (night, until
Friday morning. The finance commit
tee, appointed to raise funds for the en
tertainment, has been particularly suc
cessful, the business public responding
with its usual alacrity and generosity on
such occasions. Tlio entertainment
committee has left nothing undono to
enhance tlio enjoyment of the visitors,
whoso wants will be fully cared for. The
Sumpter bund has been engaged to meet
the excursion train, and in a procession
formed at the doot, all will march to
the circus tent across tho river, under
which the Bed Men will hold what ex
ercises are customary. Speaking will be
indulged in and tho hospitality of Sump
ter extended to the visiting excursion
ists. In tho evening a grand ball at the
opera house, under tho management of
Kgan Tribe No. LH), I. O. It. M., of
Sumpter, will entertain them until the
small hours of tho morning. The Simili
ter orchestra, witli additional music
from Haker City, will provide tho music
for thu dance, which Is sum to lie large
ly attended and a good tin.u had. The
Hod Men are noted for being good enter
tainers and in this iustanco will proba
bly outdo anything of a similar kind
ever hold in Suniptci. This will closo
the annual Grand Council o'f the order
in tlio state, which was held in Haker
City this year.
MINING CONGRESS.
Oregon Has a Big Delegation Claude
Basche Elected Secretary.
Most of tho delegates appointed to rep
resent Sumpter at the International
mining congress, now in session at
Boise, decided at tho last moment that
they could not attend. Monday Claude
llasche and A. P. Gosh left for thu meet
ing. Telegraphic press reports of this morn
ing announce that Mr. llascho was
elected secretary of the congress. F. W.
Drake, of Portland, was chosen chair
man, so Oregon makes quite a gratifying
showing. It is stated that this statu Iiuh
more delegates present than any other,
except Idaho. There aru said to be 500
delegates in attendance.
President Bradford, of New Mexico,
in his address, stated that the principal
object of the congress is to wen re from
thu general government thu establish
ment of a department of mines. It is
desired to have a cabinet' office created,
as agriculture now has.
Butte, Los Angeles and, of course,
Portland are seeking to securo the next
meeting of the congress. The two latter
arc working together against Butte.
Use Giant powder, fuse and caps.
The most powerful and popular explo
sive Giant powder.
Those who know the comforts of a
good hotel, always patronize the Capi
tal ; Mrs. G. B. Tedrowe, proprietor.
Don't overlook an opportunity to se
cure one of the cash prizes advertised on
page 3 of this paper.
Dumphy & Gertridge's Club saloon is
the popular resort for mining and com
mercial men.
Never fall Giant powder.
The Capital Hotel is again under the
management of Mrs George B Tedrowe,
which fact guarantees the best of ser
vice to all patrons.
H. O. Baker has received a fresh con
signment of water melons, cantiloupes,
fruits and vegetables at the Mill street
market. Poultry delivered to order.
OLD FOLKS EXCURSION
Coming to Sumpter Again
Wednesday, July 31.
It has been decided that tho second
annual old folks excursion, tendered by
the Sumpter Valley road, shall again
conio to this city. It will bo remember
ed that thu llrst one, given last season,
was a decided success, and It is thought
that no bettor place than Sumpter
could be selected for this second excur
sion. Of course tho citizens of thlscamp
will bo more than pleased to have them
again, having so much enjoyed their
llrst visit, and tho committeemen from
Baker City, among whom were Joseph
Barton, general mauagur of thu road,
and Mayor Grace, who Is also grand
master of Oregon Masons, were so In
formed, cordially. Preparations are be
ing madu to receive thu excursionists
and thu following committees have boon
appeinted:
Kxecutive K. L. Manning, F. 15.
Jewett, George Allen.
Music M. K. Swan, Mrs. J. II. Bob
bins, Mrs. W. K. Kaliler.
Decoration Mrs. I). Griffith, .Mrs. J.
W. Huron, Mrs. Noil Soreuson, Mrs. J.
Hurt, Mrs. O. Herlocker, K. K. Miller,
Fred Lawson.
Bufreshmcuts Mrs. Thus. McKwcn,
Mrs. C. P. Ilolley, Mrs. .1. B. Stoddard,
Mrs. Win. Stinsou, Mrs. J. F. Cupid,
Mrs. T. It. Yorger, Mrs. T. K. Preston.
Waitresses Misses Carmen Stoddard,
Jesslu Greenlee, Norma Ulchardsou,
Kninia Worswick, P.diiu Van Duyn,
Bellu Cushniaii, Kdna Hobson, .losiu
Jackson, Nora Gilospio, Clara llellliug,
Mary Costello, Grace Gllesple, P.thol
McCalley, Biith Council, Ada Austin,
Hello Calder.
Beceptiou Mrs. G. II. Dedrick, Mrs.
L. T. Brock, Mrs. O. M. Sanford, Mrs.
K. McCammoii, Mrs. John Austin, Mrs.
L. Potter, Mrs. I). W. Cushmau, Mrs.
W. J. Mills, Mrs. J. It. Paradise, Mrs.
K. C. Steffen, Mrs. S. II. Bell, Mrs. C.J.
Johns. All other jiersons In Sumpter
will bo considered as ex-ofllcio members
of tho reception committee to help en
tertain tho guests.
Tho executive committoo desires Tiik
Minku to say thut all members of tho
respective committees will consider thu
above notice as an official notification of
their appointment to serve, and they
will look to tho chairman of their com
mittee for further information us to
their duties. A cordial invitation for
the active co-operation of all is respect
fully requested, as it is a day in which
the young jiooplo should take unlimited
pride in entertaining and giving pleas
ure to the old folks.
The following notice to the old folks
has been handor in for publication, ac
companied by the request that Grant
county apers should copy :
"If you are past the age of sixty-three
and would like to meet those who are
coming to Sumpter July 31 for a picnic,
via the H. V. By., send in your name to
F. G. Jewett, postmaster, Sumpter, on
or before July 30, 12 m. You will be
most cordially welcomed. Between 300
and 400 of the aged people of Baker and
Union counties will accept the courtesy
of the B. V. R. R. and will enjoy a free
ride to Sumpter, and it is desired that
as many of those persons of the eligible
ago of Grant county who caii, should
meet them at Sumpter, whore tho latch
string will bo out and the old people's
money, by universal consent, will be
considered counterfeit, and they will en
Joy themselves accordingly."
Capitalist, Quick, Close Observer.
Tho past week has seen several new
eastern men here, whose intentions aru
to acquire hy bond or purchase some of
the mining proKrtles of this district.
One of these gentlemen, Francis do
Garls, of New York, was a brief visitor
yesterday. Ho has just come up from
Arizona and California, where ho con
trols mining proierties. He wiih met
in Baker City by a Minku representative
and was induced to conio hero for a short
stay, during which time ho visited only
the Cracker creek mines. Mr. do Garls
is a quick ami close observur, an all
round practical minded man, and con
trols sufficient capital to handle any In
vestment that suits him. lie will re
turn More winter and remain long
enough to see each district thoroughly.
Wants to Buy a Placer Mine.
Maurice S. I.ludholm, of Chicago,
arrived hero last Saturday, for tho pur
pose of investigating this section for
placer properties, with a vluw of pur
chasing. Mr. I.iiidholm was hero two
years ago, when Sumpter was entering
upon the much talked ot boom, Hu was
surpiised at thu growth of the camp
since his former visit, hut was free to
say that with the surrounding rich dis
trict tributary to the town, tliero is no
reason why Sumpter should not bu a
thriving M)iut mid thu largest city in
eastern Oregon. Hu Is accompanied by
an experienced placer mining man from
Montana and will remain long enough to
look at several prnHrticH.
Work Commenced at The Constellation.
It is understood on thu best. of author
ity that thu Constellation (iold Mining
company, of Su'mpter, organized in
March of this year to develop a group of
tun claims adjoining thu Gipsy King
mi no In Cable Cove, has just sold tho
llrst block of 100,000 treasury shares,
which provides a substantial fund for
immediate work mi tho proiurty, which
was commenced with u small force this
week, and which will now bu Increased.
Tho Kvening Star claim of this group,
has lieun extensively nieued up and the
crosscut tunnel has shown an 8-foot
ledge of good oro, the character ot which
is identical with that in tho Gipsy King.
Blood Poisoning from Dog Bite.
How G. M. Kennedy, of Whitney,
while at Susan villu lust week organizing
a fraternal ordor, was bitten by a dog on
the knee joint. Dr. Brock was telephoned
for and ho started nut to attend the
Injury. He mot the man near Austin,
who was being brought In to save time,
tho symptoms having become alarming.'
Dr. Brock found that carbolic acid had
been applied to tho wound, causing blood
poisoning. The Injured member was
dressed at once, and at last accounts Mr.
Kennedy waa out of danger.
Private Tat Board.
I will furnish private board to a few
desiring such, at my residence on North
street, near Center. Mrs. C. E. Duck
worm.
Hauser's Olympic saloon lunch hill
consists of Blue Point oysters, "Fishing
uiuD- orana of sardines, Van CampV
potted chicken and tongue, deviled ham,
picketed pig feet and lambs tongues,
herring, German style, and Swiss cheese.
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