(Continued from page I.)
Rich returns, exorbitant prices, hard ion al mineral resources and wonderful
an Oregon immigrant of IM43, wasclioscn ships, shortened rations, Indian perils, possibilities of Southern Oregon, the
Hie first governor of California under the heroic deeds, craven acts, rascality, people of that section welcome with pleas-
1HHIIF.1» ON
state government soon thereafter insti hangings,entered into the war)» and woof i sure and delight the convocation of the
FRIDAY OF EACH
WEEK. tuted. In the quest of gold they shared I of the community life and filled with American Mining Congress in this State.
In common with other portions of Oregon
the common lot, fortune smiled on some, mingling bright and somber hues
F ill mu
< IIAHI.kK MKKF.MVK
to others disappointment came. They fabric of those early days.
! they desire to attract attention to the
But gradually the mining camp of , opportunities here presented for safe and
Filtered in the |a»tolfice ol Ja< kaonville, played their several roles in the restiess,
Jac kaun County, Oregon, a« arcond claaa inalter
exciting, adventurous life of the mines, Jacksonville was transformed into an profitable mining investment. Confident
and added their chapters to the oft-told orderly and jiennanent town, the author- that an investigation of this field will
HrsaesirrioM K aix *
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O
story
of blasted hopes and unfulfilled , ity of law became firmly fixed, business secure the favorable opinion and consid
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dreams.
With the rush to the south, it ; grew and assumed settled form,womanly eration of capital, the miners and the
'hree month«
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seemed,for a time, as it Oregon would Ire | influence and purity leavened the social mining men of the state at large and of
forgotton and deserted. But family ties mass, other towns arose, constant acces Southern Oregon in particular have look
Cl.lHKING THUM«
and
necessities of business held many sions were made to the small number ed forward with eager anticipation to
Thr Hriitiuel tout Ihr W'«->-kly Orrgontsn will
nr •rnl to onr «ililieoa lol |.' a year
Thr hrnii
back
and similar influence caused many of settlers in the valley whose coming this occasion. They are hopeful that
nef givra thr Jackaon county lo w* and Ihr Otr
gonlan givra ihr •laie, national an<l world new«, \ others to return, often with well filled antedated the gold excitement, a steady this gathering shall not only prove a
Ihii* a trader la able to cover ihr rnthr new*
' sacks of gold. And then fortune came stream of immigrants, attracted by the source of pleasure, instruction and profit
Arid at about thr prier ol Imt onr |>aprr.
in another guise. The demand for pro fertile soil and salubrious climate,located to delegates and visitors but that it will
ratal, hl nacairriliNa Thr J«< kaonvlllr tW-ntilirl
will la- arnl to any addreaa. at any poatoffnr in visions and supplies grew large and Ore farms under the generous Donation Act also materially contribute to the growth
the United State« lor tour week* lor 10 ernt«
gon soon found ready market for her and families and homes grew numerous. and upbuilding of the mining industry
All •ulawri|>tion* tegular or trial will be prompt
ly •loi>|a-d al thr date ol expiration, uiilr*« a re
flour and lumber and ftxxl and other Farming, sUx.-kraising.and allied pursuits throughout the state.
nrwal I« received
Acting upon the the suggestion of the
i product* in the numerous mining camps. gave increased solidity to the community
, Though well removed, Oregon imbibed life and by degrees were evolved the Assistant Secretary of the Oregon Histor
Friday, August 26 ¡904
in some degree, the spirit of the mines, beginnings of the diversified conditions ical Society, the Board of Trade of Jack
with unfavorable result in some respects, of to-day.
sonville, the oldest town in Southern Ore
gon ami conceitedly the oldest mining
Since the eventful year of
Jacksonville, thr old, historic town of but to the general betterment, on the
town within the state, has availed itself
Southern Oregon, will on Thursday of whole, by reason of the marked increase gold fields of Jackson and
of
trade,
the
steady
growth
of
commerce,
of
the privilege and opportunity of
counties
have
yielded
millions
of
dollars
|
next week extend the hospitality, for
land
the
greatly
enlarged
and
diversified
and
the
golden
stream
still
issues
with
I
presenting
to the President of vour body
which for 52 years the town has been
unchecked
ami
steady
flow.
Though
I
i
industrial
and
social
life
California
’
s
an
appropriate
souvenir of this occasion.
noted, to the pioneer mi n and women
i
age
of
gold
constituted
no
unimportant
the
glamor
of
the
olden
days
has
passed
i
As
a
native
born
of that old mining
of Southern Oregon who will gather
|
factor
in
the
evolution
of
this
common-
town,
and
as
the
representative
of its
awav
the
“
mountains
there
are
big
with
here for their 2Nth annual reunion. The
,
wealth
and
shaped
in
divers
ways
the
mines,
whence
many
a
bursting
stream
j
people
and
its
Board
of
Trade,
and
on
reunion will not have the attendance
fortunes
of
lx>th
state
and
citizens.
auriferous
plays.
’
’
Primitive
mining|
behalf
of
the
Rogue
River
Valley
and,
of
thia year that it had in former years for
In
the
numerous
journeying*
to
and
methods
still
survive
in
sporadic
form
I
Southern
Oregon
in
general,
I
now
take
time is making *•«! inroads in the ranks
of the pioneers many of whom have 1 fro it was inevitable that Oregon’s but placer mining throughout the region pleasure in presenting to you, as a token
crossed the great divide while others, streams should 1« scanned and jrruspect i has substantially passed to the hydraulic I of appreciation of the presence of this
through the feebleness of age will lie cd for the precious metals. The strong stage. The exploration of veins and | Congress here, and of the aims and pur
unable to attend, Jacksonville should ; resemblances, in .oil and geological ledges wis early begun and has been pose of this organization, this gavel
make an extra effort to make this gather formation, lx-tween Southern Oregon and marked by fabulous finds. A gradually fashioned from the beautiful wood of a
mg one of ja-rfect pleasure to the pio the mining district of Northern Califor- i though slow development has character manzanita that grew upon Rich gulch,
neers who are to be the guests of the ilia attracted immediate attention. Un- ized this branch of mining industry the scene of the first big gold discovery
town, for not many years are they to lie ! doubt-idly fair prospects were early found and it has advanced from the old arastra in this state, and adorned with a plate
with us and we should show to them the but not sufficient when measured by the I process of the sixties to more modern of gold dug during the spring of this
fullest appreciation possible for what | rich standard of the California gravels. and scientific methods. Today numer year, from the despoiled but still some
they have done in making this valley At lenglit in the winter of 1H51-2, came ous projierties, both quartz and placer what auriferous bed of that same old
one ot tile garden spots of the country , the consummation so ardently desired, are yielding rich returns and lx?ar wit- gulch. It bears appropriate inscription
in doing which they underwent liard- anil the golden secret was nnatiy reveal ' news »—■ U m , Mf.lMx.lul luAueral resources and we trust that it will serve a* a pleas-
ships and dangers that we of to-<lay can ed. Upon the site of the present town and opportunities of that country. III ing reminder of a pleasnnt mf<***« m —~
! of Jacksonville, the first big finds were I vein and ledge anil graval bed there still midst. With it we it extend our heart
have little realisation.
j made on both Rich Gulch and Jackson lies fabulous hidden wealth, Gold, sil- iest greeting and most cordial welcome
to you all and express the hope that
One ot the best of all the write-ups of I Creek and very rich and extensive placers ver, copper, and commercial minerals
when your deliberations here are ended
seam
and
the mineral resources of Southern Oregon I were there disclosed. The news of the ; and metals, in great number,
many
of you will find it convenient and
that have apjwared from time to time discovery rapidly spread abroad and from permeate the strata of the hills and moun
opportune
to visit the scenes of the early
is that of the August number of the Min north and south there came a hurrying tains and invite development by modern
days
of
gold
in Oregon.
eral Wealth, of Redding, California. So throng. The gold quest passed beyond : mining enterprise and capital. Despite
many of these write ups are rank exag the barrier* of the Siskiyou Range and j its golden past, and withstanding its
Lewis and Clark Centennial.
began. The present magnitude the mining industry
geration and do more injury than Itencfit Oregon's age of gold
stream*
of
discovery
were
soon
staked
;
of
Southern
Oregon
is
virtually
in
it*
International
scope is assured to the
to a section but all the statements in
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition
with
claims,
and
rich
finds
were
speedily
infancy.
Although
its
streams
and
gulch
Mineral Wealth concerning this section
to be held at Portland, Oregon, from
are conservative and true facts that can I made on numerous other streams and es have Ix-en well rifled, large gravel de June 1st to October 15, 1905, by President
lie relied upon bv prospective investors | gulches. The excitement and activity of posits yet remain awaiting operation on Roosevelt’s approval of the act ot Cong
and prospectors. A general description ' mining life followed in full tide. Tents extensive scale. “Pockets’’ and surface ress making an appropriation for the Ex
position, and his invitation to foreign
of the country is given, together witli an { and rude cabins sprang up on every side, ledges and high grade ores have hereto countries to participate Portland’s Expo
historical sketch of tile mining industry tireless workers everywhere toiled, in fore been greatly sought, while ores of sition will represent a total outlay of over
of Southern Oregon and sketches of all feverish haste, with pan aud “tom" and low or moderate value have been sadly $5,090,000. Though covering 405 acres
the principal mines and maps that are rocker, and through numerous sluices neglected and deep mining is practieally of land and natural lake, it will be com
pact in form, and the average persqn will
accurate giving the location of the various auriferous gravels swirled leaving their | a terra incognita. Exploration and de- be able to ‘ee and comprehend it all in a
mines and places that are of interest to a golden stores among the riffles. Upon 1 velopment have been limited and the | few days at moderate cost. The cream of
stranger. Copies of this issue of the Rich Gulch and Jackson Creek a bustl : result to lx? attained through large in the foreign and domestic exhibits to be
ing camp grew withall the the motley, vestment of capital and thorough and made at St. Louis this year will be trans
jiaper can lie had at W. H. Miller’s con
picturesque phases of mining life. Min extensive operation are to a great extent ferred to Portland at the close of the
fectionery store, Jacksonville, and it is
The
ers, packers, traders, and camp followers in posse. The actualities, as compared Louisiana Purchase Fixposition.
United States exhibit will be moved entire
well woJtli the price, 25 Cents.
of every sort made up the throng,—the with the possibilities, are small, for the to Portland and installed in building to be
Hop Pickers Wanted
good and bad, the honest and dishonest, known and indicated mineral resources specially erected. This exhibit will lie
¡MM) Imp pickers wanted. Apply to the worker and the idler. There could ■ of that section offer almost boundless worth $K(M).OOO. In addition Portlai d
John P. Ranzan, Jr. Hrants Pass Oregon. lx? seen the counterparts of the outcasts j opportunities to the Midas touch of Cap will have many features which will not be
seen at St. Louis, such as exhibit demon
of Poker Flat and there in predominant ital. It is not an untried field exploit- strating the life, customs and industries
Driving Horse for Sole.
A fine throiighbred Tok io driving numbers, were strong upholders of law atic or speculation nor a vaguely known of China, Japan, Hawaii, Siberia, Russia,
horse, for sale at a tairgain. Sound, gentle, and order. There, despite vice and and distant Eldorado. It offers the dis- Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, the Phil
five years old, a tine driver and a speedy crime and debauchery, the great popular . tinct advantages of easy accessibility, ippines and India.
The Lewis and Clark Centennial will
horse ami not afraid of cars or auto heart beat true to the fundamental prin
I balmy climate, and convenient sources of be the first international exposition under
mobile.
ciples of honorable manhood. There, in i supply. No rigorous climate is there to Government patronage ever held on the
crude form but with even scale, the as ! suspend or hamper operation, no isolation Pacific Coast. It will be in every way a
Western exposition. The railroads will
sembled people administrated
stern involves the payment of excessive trans- make
lypewriterv.
low rates from Missouri and Miss
For sale or for rent. New and second and equal justice. And there was dem i portation charges and no inherent or natu- issippi river points to Portland, and ex
hand. Cush or easy installments. All onstrated again the American aptitude . ral difficulties require unusual or costly ceptionally low rates will be in effect be
makes repaired or remodeled and work for popular government and self control ’ process or equipment. With free-milling tween Portland and the Rocky Mountain
fully guaranteed. If you need a machine, under the most trying circumstances.
___ _
and easy reducible otes and with favor region._____ _
write us. J. E. Huxley, M2 Fourth St.,
There, in short, was unfolded a highly able topography and geological for
Hon. Theo. Cameron and his son Don
Portland, Oregon.
interesting chapter in the Argonautic mation the problems of development ald retured Wednesday from Galice creek
Reduced Rates to St. I ouis I ^position.
tale; there were enacted scenes and there and operation are greatly simplified where they had been enjoying a week’s
The Southern Pacific Co. will sell incidents occured that would enliven and 1 , and by virtue of the abundant and diver- fisliing trip with Frank Ennis, who is in
round trip tickets at greatly reduced adorn the pages of Bret Harte. There
’ ! sified local resources and facilities, the camp out on the banks of that fine trout
rates to St. Louis and Chicago account
the St. Louis Exposition on the following were laid the foundation of successful 1 expense of operation is minimized in every stream and who will remain there for a
dates: June Id. 17. IK: July 1.2, 3: Aug. anil honorable careers and there» promis ’ way.
month or more, before returning to his
-
...
H, 9, 10; Scptemla-r 5, 0, ?: October 3, 4. ing lives were shattered hoplessly amid I
Imbued with a firm Ix-lief intheexeept- home in California.
the strong temptations of the times.
5.
JACKSONVILLE SENTINEL