Wednesday, January 20 1904 THb SUMPTER MINhR RE-ARRAN6EMEN1 OF STARS ON THE FLAG Representative Shafroth, of Colo rado, has evolved from be remote reaches of bis inner consciousness a plan for tbe rearrangement of the stars on tbe national flag that would cause tbe proverbial Philadelphia lawyer to leap for joy. Briefly or, at least, as briefly as possible bis scheme runs this wise: In the Held Oof blue he proposoa to place a circle of thirteen stars repre senting the orlgiual states, and then, within this circle, to put a star com posed of thirty stars representing tbe same number of admitted states. Next, two stars supposed to stand for Wyoming and Utah, tbe last two ad mitted states, are to be placed tem porarily on a straight lino, one on each side of tbe confer of tbo In terior star; and then, on tbe ad mission of bu additional state, tbo three stars in tbe center of tbe inter ior star are to form an equilateral triangle In tbe center of the thirty- fltar circle. On the admission of two additional states the four stars in the center of tbe stars are to be ar ranged in the form of a square and, as other states are peiiodically ad mitted, tbe stars representing them are to be moved about in difforent ways within the circle of thirty stars.' Next, tbe gifted statesman from Denver Introduces this novel feature: The representative stars of the thirteen original states shall be Iden tified by presuming tbe first star to tbe right of tbe apex of tbe Interior atar to represent tbe first state to ratify tbe Constitution of tbe United States (Delaware); and proceeding to the right around the elide, tbe remaining stars shall repressent tbe other oiglnal states in the order in which they respectively ratified tbe Constitution of tbo United States. The representative stars of tbe first thirty admitted states shall be iden tified by presuming the star forming the apex of tbe interior star to rep resent the first state admitted into the Union (Vermont), and proceed ing to tbe right, dowu and around the arms, tbe succeeding stars shall represent the various admitted states in the order in which tbey entered tbe Union, tbo additional stars repre senting tbe last two admitted states (Wyoming aud Utah) tn be identi fied by proceeding from tbe left to the right. Mr. Sbafroth's idea, it will be soeu, is to make "Old Glory" u sort of floating history of tbo United States. Why, however, does be leave tbe task so incomplete? Why not some deft arrangemeut that would show, for example, which states were carved out of the old Louisiana Pur chase, or wbl'b kicked agalntt tbe embargo act or took part in the "whiskey" rebellion? Why uot some devise to indicate wbicb states insisted on ''crucifying mankind on a cross of gold," or which constitute tbe favorito abode of the trust octo pus? Why not a six-point star to represent tbe state in wbicb Poca hontas rushed to tho rescue of John Smith, or tbe status lu wbicb witches and negroes have been burned at the stake? So long as we intend to con vert the flag into a kind of kinder garteu, let a thorough job be mado of it. Mr. Shafroth is clearly wastiug bis fine mind. A person with such au intellect for intricate combinations should be engaged in solving some suob mystery as tbe thirteen puzzle or "Button, button who's sot the button?" Exchange. OFFICIAL RECORDS. The following instruments were tiled at the Baker county court house during the week tnding .Tan. 10, 1004. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. URRDS. and wife to Burnt river; Sept.-28-to Sarah J. Sec. 3 Tp. 0 Dec. 10 L. J. Sisley Atchle Sisley, part of N. W. ' Sec. 33 Tp. 11 R. 43 E. lying north of 1. II.' A. Perkins and, wife. Firebangb, 00 acres in R. 45 E; 12,300. Sept. 25 Ueo. J. Bowman and wife to Henry Liebe, 40x100 feet In southeast part of block B, McCrary's adn to Baker City; 1400. Jan. 12 S. O. Correll to L. J. Chute, S. W. S. W. '' Sec. 2 Tp. 0 R. 40 E; f 1,000. Dec. 25, '02 Receiver to Henry Ortman, 157 acres In Sec. 10 Tp. 11 R. 40 E; $303. Jan. 14 H. H. Sallisbury and wife to Wisconsin and Oregon lumber company, 1C0 acres lu Sees. 7, 17 and 18 Tp. 11 R. 40 and 0 acres in E. N. E. H Sec. 36 Tp. 10 R. 30 E. ; 11,000. Nov. 2 Jasper . Clayton to Cbas. A. and Tbos. Tibbs, S. E. H Sec. 14 Tp. 10 R. 37 E; 11,500. Jan. 120. O. Balsley and wlfo to O. C. Shelley, 160 acres In Sees. 6 and 8 Tp. 7 R. 30 E; 11,000. Dee. 60. C. Shelley to O. O. Balsley, 160 aores in Sees. 17 and 18 Tp. 13 R. 337 E; 12,000. Nov. 1 1 F. S. Thompson to Mis. M. J. Wheeler, 150x250 feet east end Valley avenue, Baker City; tl. Aug. 28 C. L. Palmer to C. E. Wood, lots 13 and 14 B. 14, Wllovale Baker City; 150 Jan 12 F. S. Lack and wife to S. O. Connell, 160 acres in Sees, U and 2 T 0 R 4 0 fi; IK " Jau 6 W. E. Leitner aud wlfo to Peter Johnson, lot 4, B 43, Huntington; 11,000 MINING MATTERS, nuns. Jan. 18 Jan. Duupby and wife to H. C. Armstrong, ,Si interest in Brooklyn quartz claim; II. Dec. 20 D. J. Malone and wife to J. F. Dunn, interest in Potomao quartz claim; tl. Oct. 17 Henry W. Mubleisen to Miss J. C. Quinn, 3-16 interesting Summit oroup Mining claims; 9037. Dee. 12 F. A. Willinms to Guy E. Plerson, one-third interest In Treasure Boy and Paymaster quartz claims; 9100. Jan. 13 Lawrence E. Reovos to W. C Sanderson, ouo fifth interest in Big Five quartz claim; 9500. BURNT. RIVER TRADE . IS COMING THIS WAY W. M. Chamberlain and D. C. Elliot, of Burnt Rivor, came in Sat urday night with two teams loaded with eight beeves, aud boforo noou yesterday they bad disposed of tbelr freight at good prices. After making their purchases tbey left about noon today, highly pleased with tbo rosult of tbe trip, aud tbo prospect of a market for their products. The- new road is not yet opened and therefore be journey bad to be made by way of Wbituoy. Messrs. Cbamberlaiu aud Elliot left Friday, but got stuck in Burnt rivei, which delayed them five or six hours. Tbey had to cross tho rivor thirteen times and travel almost double tho dietanuo required .. by tbe new route. Tboy will be back with another load next week, but au effoit will bo mado bo-, foro thou to open the new road, thus shortening tho trip aud obviating such frequent crossiug of tho stream. Frank O'Rourke aud'a party will go over tho routo next Sunday, and it is thought by a llttlo work the road can be made passable. Tboro aro only three tulles to complete, and half of this lays through sago brush where but llttlo If auy work is re quired. Tbo rest, by cuttiug out tho fallerP'timbert cftO'ibe- 'opened up, it is thought, in a short time. Several teams have bceu promised, nud an ample force will be takon to put tbo road in shape for travol. This is the way tbe Burnt river contingent talked this morning to a Miner representative before leaving: "We aro more thau pleased with tho results of our trip. We ex porloncod no difficulty whatotor in disposing of our beeves at good prices. Tbe fact is, fhat wo could have sold more If we had had thorn. We bavo ougagod anothor load, which we will bring in next weok. Tho merchants here have treated us well, and wo made a number of purchases. Burnt river people are most enthu siastic over the new road, and are willing to contribute liberally toward finishing it. It gives us easy accoss to Sumpter, our nearest and best market, and operates as an advantage to our people and the business men of Sumpter as well. We can furnish all kinds of supplies, and this trip has shown us that we will experience no difficulty in disposing of them here." If Mr. O'Rourke and his party suc ceed in opening the road Suuday It has been arranged to send word to King's ranch, so that Messrs. Cham berlain aud Elliot will know which route to tako wfaeu they return next week. . 3 MONTHS 3 DIMES To IntroJucr Th BEST MINING NEWSPAPER I Published to a large number of new readers w will send thn American Mining News ji Every Wrck Por J 3 Months J 3 Issues (0 Tor Only J THIRTY CENTS Vf In Silver or Suitni Reliable Information in regard to mining stocks FREE to all SubMcribors j j jt Address, Department 8. AMERICAN MINING NEWS CO. J 11 Broadway New York City. 4 t l t t :: :: THE SUMPTER GOLD BELT MINING COMPINY MPITIUUTjOJ! (100,000 F. C. imODIK, President M. F. MUZZY, Vice President F. O. BUCKNUM, Sec. and Treas C. II. CHANCE, Attorney C II. 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