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Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26
A Notable Engineering Project.

One of the largest reservoir sites in the West is under the examination of the United States Geological Survey, says the Los Angeles Herald. The dam site is situated in narrow gorge, just below the juncture of Salt River and Tonto Creek Arizona. The capacity of the proposed reservoir. with a dam 200 feet in elevation above the bed of the river. is nearly 1,0O0,- 900 acre feet. or more than that of the great reservoir now in construction on the Nile, or than any orner artificial reservoir in the world.
 One of the serious obstacles met in planning for the construction of this great reservoir was the difficulty in securing hydraulic cement at cost low enough to make the project financially practicable. About 15O,0O0 barrels of cement will be needed, which, owing to the isolated location of the site and the long overland haul, would reach the almost pronlDl- tive rate of $9 per barrel. For tunately materials were found at hand suitable for manufacturing a high grade cement, which will save nearly a million dollars in the cost of con struction. Water power will be de veloped on the spot, if the dam is authorized to do the heavy work of the building.
 The proposed project will bring un- der irrigation nearly 100000 acres of desert lands, besides furnishing a reliable supply of water to a large area now irrigated by the precarious flow of the streams in their natural state.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26
Funeral of Cecil Rhodes.

The Colusa Sun thus speaks of the final ceremonies over the remains of the great empire builder of South Africa:
 Much as We. off at this distance. may be disposed to criticise adversely the life of Cecil Rhodes. the great miner of South Africa. the funeral and the manner of the people who took part in it show us that there was much better side to his character than his critics would have us be- lieve. He was buried on the top of a kopje near Buluwayo in Matabeleland and the dispatch tells us that the pro- cession was five miles long as it wound through the hills and gorges. Every sort of conveyance was made use of, Some were on foot others were on horseback or on bicycles, while still others were in wagons and carriages When the procession was a mile from the grave everybody dis mounted and concluded the journey on foot Twelve oxen hauled the coffin to the almost inaccessible sum init of the kopje, where Chiefs Shem- bh, Faku and Umgula and two hun dred natives had assembled to wit ness the Christian interment rites. which they afterward supplemented in their own fashion by the sacrifice of fifteen oxen to the shade of the great chief.
 These savage people felt all they showed. It is the office of civilization to put on something that man does not feel, This savage race could only have been made to feel by kindly acts. He must have been good to them, and being good to them is very sure indication that he was good man.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26

soil of California. By vetoing the bill the Governor saved the S100.000 State appropriation. but threw away Sl00000 which would have come from the Federal government. and robbed the people of millions. The flood waters are easily worth Sl0.000 ,000 to the State annually But We shall be gin all over again. and although there is a loss of two years time. We eX- pect to secure an appropriation from the next Legislature"
 In closing, Mir. Symthe stated that the Constructive League favors com pulsory arbitrati m e all disputes be- tween labor and cdp,.al, hu; that it haG been deemed wise to keep the issue in the background for the present.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26
California Constructive Ieauue.

William F.. Smythe. president of the California Constructive League. spoke to an audience of 800 at the Chamber of Commerce on the even ing of April II. on Greater Califor- nia and the Surplus Man" The meet ing was under the auspices of the Economic League. Charles Cassat Davis presiding. At its close a branch to be called the Los Angeles Constructive Club" was organized and the following officers elected: Presi dent. Walter J. Thompson; vice. president. T. NJ. Stewart; secretary. J. C. Perry.
 Mir. Smythe's keynote was co-opera- tion. but he declared himself an evo- lutionary rather than a revolutionary Socialist
 The constructive movement is po- litical." said he. though distinctly non-partisan. We aim to develop public sentiment. which will lead one or both of the great parties to take up these questions and deal with them effectively. We favor public works of irrigation and heartily sup port the national irrigation move ment, but our policy demands State action to reclaim vast areas of lands in private ownership which lie beyond the reach of the national plan. as now proposed.
 The inauguration of such policy by the State was provided for in Sen ate Bill No. ', which passed the last Legislature, but was vetoed by the Governor in the interest of economy. That was a terrible mistake. It was a cruel affront to every tiller of the
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26
Valuable Land.

Much of the first cutting of alfalfa, says the Santa Ana Blade, is already cuttings on all alfalfa that is now cut for the first time this season. Each cutting will be better for at least the next three cuttings, and an i'm mense total of six tons per acre will be harvested. Now, that the acreage in alfalfa is very small, the price will be high-S12 to $14, say SIP per ton, or SIP per acre. Land in alfalfa ought to be cheap at S250 per acre. Yes, alfalfa is a good crop, and the man who has good alfalfa land ought to count himself extremely lucky.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26
Good Fruit Prospects.

Every feature of the summer fruit question. says the Los Angeles Fruit World, is very promising right now. The situation as thus far developed indicates big yields on all lines.
 Melons are progressing finely at Coachella. on the desert near Indio. Special train lots will begin to move the latter part of May or early June. They will go on passenger time. Southern California produces but a limited quantity of cherries. and the acreage of prunes has been somewhat reduced. but peaches and apricots give excellent showing for crop.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26

Indolent Wish is forever envious of Energetic Endeavor.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-04-26

Some men vote as they prey.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
DISC GRAPHOPHONES AND
FLAT RECORDS.

Perfection in Disc Graphophones
and Flat Records was quickly achiev-
cd by the Columbia Phonograph Com
pany, the pioneers and leaders in the
talking machine art, when it demon
strated the wonderful possibilities Of
the fiat indestructihle records. Up
to. that time nothing important had
been accomplished. The machines
were faulty and the records were not
in the same class with the cylindrical
records used ON the graphophone. A
knowledge Of how to make disc re-
cords and the proper material for
which to make them seemed to be en-
tirely lacking The wide experience
of the record department of the
Columbia Phonograph Company en-
abled il to grasp the true principles
underlying the making of disc re-
cords, and the first product was a
great deal better than anything that
had been accomplished by others.
with the lapse OF time the improve
mont that has come with practice has
placed tho Columbia Disc Records
far in advance of all others. They
are characterized by smoothness.
sweetness, clearness and naturalness.
And while preserving all these de-
sirable qualities they are the loudest
records on the market.
The Disc Graphophone Is made in
three types, selling at sl5, $50 and
$50. Seven-inch records SOC each, s.
per dozen; 10 inch records 81 each,
$40 per dozen. The Graphophone and
Columbia Records were awarded the
Grand Prize at the Paris Exposition
Of 1900.
W. A. Paddock, Grants Pass, Ore,
headquarters for graphophones and
talking machine supplies Of every
kind. will send you catalogues ON ap.
plication.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
AT THE GREENBAcK MINE.

Several six and eight-horse teams
are engaged in hauling in the heavy
machinery for the new 20-stamp mill
of the Greenback mine ON Grave
creek. Superintendent Thompson in
formed us that that they would soon
have the machinery all in place and
the new and big battery would be
crushing the ore of the deep levels of
the mine in few days. The old
mill, which sits farther up Greenback
mountain, will be reduced to FIVE
stamps during the winter and will be
used as custom mill only. Mr..
Thompson states that they have
enough ore above the S00-foot level to
keep the new mill busy night and
day for the next 20 years. Above this
level also it is estimated there is 81, o.
600, 600 in sight The Greenback pro-
duces from S23, 600 to $50, 90 monthly,
or at least this was the production of
the mine before the present changes
were made. With the many improve
ments that have been made the prop
erty will produce far more than this.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
OPPORTUNITIES IN ORIENT FOR
TRADE.

ihA AbIA.
Hon. II. b. Miller, United States
Consul at Niu Chwang, China, ad-
dressed largo audience Wednesday
at Salem, under the auspices of the
Greater Salem Commercial Club, up
on the trade conditions in the Orient
and the possibilities there presented
for commercial expansion by the Paoi-
tic Coast region Of the United States
Mr. Miller displayed remarkable pow
er Of observation and accumulation
of facts, and his talk was, therefore,
most interesting and instructive. He
demonstrated at length the ruling
characteristics of the three great peo-
pies prominent in the Orient-Russian,
Chinese and Japanese-and the forms
Of civilization and industrial devel-
opment to be expected from each.
He thought tho country from which
we might expect to derive the greatest
commercial advantages is Japan, and
that one of the best things Oregon has
done was the determination to send
an exhibit to Japan's exposition. He
said that our present trade with Japan,
with only 10000, 600 of people, is as
great as it is with China, which has
400, 600, 600, and that we will be sur
prised at the growth of trade resulting
from our participation in their expo
sition
Mr.. Miller says there will be a
heavy increase in the consumption Of
flour, lumber and diary products from
this country. Condensed milk of the
sweotenod variety is II particularly
desirable article in those countries.
Soap will also become an important
article Of commerce, and there are nu-
morous things which should be mann.
factured in Oregon ana exported to the
Orient in large quantities He looked
for the greater advancement in Oregon
from the development Of its manufac-
turing possibilities.
lie thinks japan will take great
interest in the Lewis & Clark Fair
and will make "a big exhibit. He urges
the Importance Of having the Oriental
features Of that Fair mado particular
ly prominent aud getting the people Of
those countries thoroughly interested.
Mr. Miller thinks that one Of the
points Of greatest importance in the
building up and maintenance Of a
great Oriental commerce is the pro-
lection Of China and an insistancc up
on an open door TO that empire 5
trade.
After the main address, Mr.. Miller
answered number Of questions pro-
pounded by Governor Gcer and others,
and tho entire audience expressed the
greatest Of satisfaction with the com
prehcnsiye manner in which he
handled the subject. A rising vote Of
thanks was rendered him by the club
and It's guests.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
WHAT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
SAYS.

An article on ''The Presidency, by
Theodore Roosevelt, to be published
in the November 9Th issue Of The
Youths Companion, will be Of great
public interest When the article was
written Mr.. Roosevelt had not even
been nominated for the yice-presi-
dency.
Nothing was then further from his
thought than that he would 30 soon
exercise the great powers which are
entrusted to the president Of the
United States
In view Of the circumstances the
article possesses AN importance more
than ordinary and it will be eagerly
looked for. The number of The
Youths Companion containing it, and
all the subsequent issues Of 1902, will
be sent free TO new subscribers from
the time their subscription Of ell Is
received for the 1908 volume. The
new subscriber will also receive The
Companion Calendar for 1908, litho-
graphed in twelve colors and gold
Full illustrated announcement Of the
new volume and sample copies Of The
Companion will be sent 20 any address
free.
The Youths Companion, l4l
Berkeley street, Boston, Mass
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
PROGRESS Ar GOLD BUG.

The interior and outer workings of
the Gold Bug mine are now brilliantly
Illuminated by electricity supplied by
the plant recently installed at the
property. New drills, concentrators
and oompressors are also doing duty
at tho Gold Bug. Tho managers of
the property are puzzled over the
water supply question. The mine and
mill sit we'll up on Mount Reuben,
above the course Of the streams and
likewise out Of reach Of an adequate
water supply. Manager Cole states
that were it not for this they would
have 25 or 30 stamps at work, but un-
der the existing conditions they are
Obliged to operate but five. However,
they intend to have this adjusted and
will by system Of gravity pumps or
other wise bring a sufficient water
supply to the mine and operate as
many stamps as the rich mine. justi-
hes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30

Corvallis w. @. I. u. was the first
union on the Pacific coast to erect a
building of its own. This was built
IS years ago; "a two-story building, on
the main street of the city, where the
members have kept open free read
ing room all these years. On a late
visit to the city, l visited this institu-
tion, and found that recently they had
put out some $3.50 for repairs, with
fresh paint, nice, new paper and
pleasing decorations in form Of pot.
ted plants, etc. There is well.
spread literature table, where many OF
tho leading periodicals of the day
were found, and manager who IL
able to throw u most homelike. at
tractiye atmosphere over IL all
wondered II the citizens OF Corvallis
fully appreciated tho faithful efforts
of these public-spirited women. BY
an action taken at n meeting attended,
| feel assured that these noble women
have still greater and yet more pub
lic-spirited work ON hand
This is the only free reading room
and library open all day and evening
in the city, and without doubt has
been great factor in creating n bet.
ter public sentiment, Il more moral
tone, than prevailed years ago. We
commend the work Of this organiza.
tion heartily.
Word comes from the annual report
Of evangelistic work of the National
w. @. Il. U. that 1865 conversions
were reported from 10 states, the
others not reporting in figures. More
than 5000, 900 pages Of literature dis
tributed; some 5000 visits made
and some 80, 260 eyangelistic meetings
held. Free reading rooms, loan
Libraries, on board ships, in lumber
camps, mining camps, coffee-house,
gospel missions, prison gate missions,
newsboy and boootblack missions,
sailors rests, rescue homes, sewing
schools, kitchen gardens, social settle
ments, training schools, day
nurseries and many other forms of
practical philanthropy were included
in the report
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
JosEPHINE's GOLD OUTPUT.

In summin up the total output Of
gold from the mines of Josephine
county for the past year, Courier
representative is led to believe that it
will be at least 40 per cent greater this
season than it was last. The total
output of the mines of Josephine
county last season-which practically
covers the entire mineral district of
southern Oregon-was sl,054, 200
This year it will be at least 81, 5O0,-
900.
The United States mint returns
may not show this much but southern
Oregon, like Baker county and the
mineral fields of eastern Oreon. does
not receive due credit for its total
output of gold. Down here number
of the mines ship much of their ores
to the California smelters and those
people send in their returns with the
entire amount credited to California,
Notwithstanding the fact that much of
il came from Oregon mines. If the
statistic makers of tho Portland
papers, and others who are anxious
to see Oregon shown up as it should
be, We're as careful in getting their
estimates of the vast output of the
eastern and southern Oregon mines, as
they are in summing up the products
of the farms and the forests, the
resources of Oregon would foot up a
much bigger total than is generally
given it.
These are unusually active times in
the mines of southern Oregon. The
quartz properties are being developed
as they have never been before, and
the placer mines are making their
final preparations for the beginning of
a big seasons business. 1t is more
particularly in the quartz mines of
this section of the state that the great
est advancement has been made this
past summer, and that the greatest
activity is manifest at the present
time, Capital, that great power
which has been needed in the southern
Oregon mines for many years past,
has mado its appearance, and the
mines of the surrounding districts are
going to the front as consequence.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
cHoIoE HOPS % GENTS.

The Oregon hop market opened last
week with 20 cents quoted for choice
hops Not all the dealers are offer
ing that price, but the sales made last
week show that there is demand for
Oregons at that figure. About 250
bales Of Chehalis hops, 500 bales of
Yakimas and 750 bales in Polk and
Marion counties haye changed hands
at 20 cents. In California, no choice
hops have been put upon the market
at less than 90 cents, and in Washing.
ton "a to 20 cents has beon asked for
practically all choice goods. The
quotation Of Coast hops in New York
at 30 cents for choice makes the price
here 25 cents easily, for the difference
by reason Of freight and other hand
ling expenses is ouly 4 cents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
A RECKLEss pRoPHECY.

A New York millionaire is ac-
credited with saying that one might
as well talk Of suppressing the wind
as Of suppressing gambling; that
men have always gambled and always
will.
The hope of this man may have
been father Of the thought It need
not be taken for truthful prophecy
in the light Of the past. The person
who has kept up with the progress OF
the world under the influences Of
Christianity takes no such view Of
things
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
THE GALL OF GOD.

1t is great hour in any mans life
when he hears the call of God and
responds to it, and henceforth feels
that he is set apart by heavenly
hands to do the work which belongs
to him. William Wordsworth, writ
ing of his own call to his career, out
lines what many another man has felt
but could not so we'll describe:
My heart was full; made no VOWS,
but vows
We're made for me; bond unknown
to me
Was given, that | should be else
SHINING greatly,
A dedicated spirit. On l walked
In thankful blessedness which yet
survives.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
pOpularity accorded them Last sea-.

popularity accorded them last sea-
son.
Slot seams are retained in many Of
the latest skirts and appear also in
coats.
Following the revival of hand.
embroidery, stars, tacking ETC., are
used to embellish gowns of all kinds.
The use of long haired plain and
mixed goods is one of the features of
the season. Among heavy-textured
materials there is perhaps nothing
more popular than the zibelines.
In trimming, the tendency is to-
ward simple effects. The demand for
braid decorations is unprecedented.
From the Delineator for November.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
Remember a fifty cent bottle

Remember a fifty cent bottle
of SCOTS Emulsion given in
proper quantities will last a
baby fifty days; a child six or
seven, thirty days; and child
of ten or twelve, twenty days.
It's a very economical medi-
cine.
If the child is sickly, without
appetite, it will nourish and
bridge it over until it can take
its usual food.
For delicate children without
any real disease, it can be used
with splendid results.
Wen send you little to Try, II you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl street. New York,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS FOR
CITY ELECTION.

All voters at the city election, to
DO held in Grants Pass on Monday,
December LIST, are required to be reg.
istered by the auditor and police
Judge at tho city hall by November
lst at p. m.
The hall and registers will be open
from Z 70 8 p. ns ON Wednesday and
Saturday evenings 10 accommodate
those who are busy during the day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
FASHION HINTS FOR EARLY
WINTER.

A chief Characteristic of the new
waists and bodices is the deep
effect, achieved either by the
shaping Of the garment or the disposi-
tion Of the trimming.
That skirts will remain close fitting
about the hips and have the decided
fare at the lower edge, is indicated
by the newest designs.
Quite the smartest coat to be worn
with walking skirts is the loose Nor
folk. with stitched straps and belt of
the material.
The empire designs are being well
received for indoor purposes.
Velvet coats are certain to enjoy the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
EUREKA MINE HUMMING.

The new Eureka mine out on Sol
dier creek is proving to be "hum-
mer." 1t was equipped and started
up but few months ago but in TINT
brief time it has demonstrated the
fact that it is a property of worth and
that the managers judged wisely
when they put in the magnificent
plant that is now doing duty at the
mine. The property is illuminated
by electricity supplied by the mines
own excellent plant. 4 ten.stamp
mill is kept in operation night and
day Two concentrators and other
machinery arrived here this week for
the Eureka and are being carried out
to the mine. Manager de Narilla
states that the ore of the Eureka looks
better as it is tapped at greater depth
They have enough to keep them busy
for a decade.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
AMERIcA,s FAMoUs BEAUTIEs

Look with borrow ON skin eruptions,
Blothces, Sores. Pimples. They don {
have them, nor will anyone, who uses
Bucklen's Arnica Salye. IL glorihes
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum
vanish before IL. 1t cures sore lips
chapped hands, chilblains. Infallibl
for Piles. PIC at Kremers drug tore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
causes itching, This form, as well as
Blind. Bleeding Or Protruding Piles are
cured by Or. Bo-san Kos Pile Remedy.
stops itching ana bleeding. Absorbs
tumors. 5Oc jar at Druggists. or sent
by mail. Treatise free. Write me
about your case. DR.. B5sanko, Philada.
Pa. For sale by W. f. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30
W. q. z. u. Column

The w. O. T. u. will hold Fran
chise meeting at the home of Mrs, Il.
A. Wade, Nov. 18th, at 2 80 p. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30

Western Oregon is counted ON nova
days as a source of beef supply. The
country for the first time in its history
produces more hogs than it consumes.
In brief, the livestock industry has
become one of the large interests of
the country; and under this industry,
which is making constant and heavy
advances, the country is more pros
porous than it has been at any other
period in its history 1t has found
a department of production in which
the supply can never crowd the de-
mand; to which it is specially
adapted by nature; in which its work.
ing season is not curtailed by the
earlness, the lateness nor the persist
ence of the Oregon mists -OregonianI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30

Photo Supplies at the Couricr Of
1cc-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-30

The old rsliAbls-rhs Weekly oresonian.