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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
FIVE GOOD REASONS.

That the Rio Grande Route is the
most POPULAR oue between the Pacific
Coast and the East, is evidenced by
the fact that the. greater per cent of
trans-continental travellers use it.
First, the scenic attractions in
view from trains are unequGled in the
world.
Second, the daily personally con
Quoted tourist car excursions being
especially adapted for ladies travelling
alone or with children, affords com
Portable mode Of travel at rates within
reach Of all.
Third, it is the only route between
the East and West passing directly
through Salt Lake City or modern
Zion.
Fourth, choice of two distinct
routes through the heart Of The
Rocky mountains
Fifth, three fast through trains
daily between Ogden aud Denver
equipped with every modern con.
venience.
There are many other reasons VII
this route is the most comfortable an.
enjoyable in the whole county
You can learn great deal on tn
subject of through travel, and receive
some very beautiful and interesting
booklets, by calling on or writing tC
the undersigned. W. c. MCBRIDE,
Gen'l Agent or NJ j. ROCHE, Travel
ing agent, 1874 Third Street, Portland,
Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
SOUTHERN OREGON MINE


The noted Bowden mine and
Braden mill, situated near Gold
Hill, Ore, with its splendid water
power, has been transformed 10 a
corporation capitalized at $500, 900.
The principal owners of the property
now are Los Angeles and Redlands
capitalists, among them being +. 7.
Griffith and l. b. Hamilton, Uf Los
Angeles. Several capitalists in
Greensburg, Pa, are also interested
in the new company.
Hon. j. j. Houck and Messrs S.
w. McClendon and l.. +. Jordan, of
Gold Hill, Ore, were the promoters
Of the deal. The original owners of
the mine were George @. McDonough
and James +. Davis. There has
been considerable amount of secrecy
concerning the consideration Of this
deal, but it has leaked out TO such an
extent that it is pretty well known
that the purchase price paid by
Hamilton and his associates was in
the neighborhood of $3.50, 600,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
CITY CONVENTIONS.

The ward conventions were held on
Thursday evening and the city nomi-
mating convention ON Friday evening
Each session was brief, the business
being quickly transacted. All the
candidates of the Labor party chosen
several weeks ago, We're made CON
vention nominees.
Following is the lineup for the
election of December 1:
Mayor. +. Bashor, W. t. Dean
Treasurer-Coi w. johnson.
Councilmen-First ward, j. p
Galeener, W. NJ Hair; Second ward,
I. A. Hood, Lee Calvert; Third
ward, ]. A. Rehkopf, j. I, Chausse
Fourth ward, II. G. Perkins, Henry
Schmidt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
wILDERVLLE ITEMS.

Mrs, J, NJ. McCollum is still on the
sick list.
GotoJ, c. X McCann for Christmas
supplies.
Earnest Lewis went to Portland one
day last week,
Mr. Fryer of Merlin spent Saturday
and Sunday in Wilderville.
II, NJ. Robinson is putting much
needed addition to his ranch.
j, Tryon has been hauling lumber
for ]. Ii. Robinson for new barn.
Mr. Sawyer Of Althouse attended
the quarterly meeting at wilderville
Sunday, November %.
one of DIR, Wards agents passed
through our village one day last week
ON one of his general trips.
Mr. and Mrs, Lindsay were in
Grants Pass one day last week ON
business.
Andy Shehen has been hauling lum-
her from the Williams Br os. saw mil
To finish his new house
Miss Ethel Robinson was sick and
not able to attend school the past
week but is better at this writing.
Rov. w. f. Rogers is enjoying
visit with his father who arrived
saturday from his home in Iowa,
Miss Mildred Bumgarducr who has
been working in Wilderville for the
past .wo months, has returned to hcr
homo IN eastern Oregon,
Rev. Mr. Summorvillc, the presid-
ing elder preached an interesting
sermon in the Wildervillo church
Sunday, November 90.
Mrs. George l., wis aud little
daughter Goldic, went to Portland to
spend u few weeks with Mrs. Hayes,
who is quite sick. Mrs Lowis then
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
LELAND sIFTINGS.

We have no sickness to report.
Stock is doing fine as grass is grow
ing nicely.
Front street has new coat OF gray-
Ell which Is a big improvement.
= From the present outlook we will
have blackberries by Christmas from
the looks of the blooms on the bushes
at the present time.
The miners have water for quite a
run so they are very busy; we can
hear heavy blasting every day as the
miners have to blast down the big
banks.
We are having nice sunshiny wealth
er after an abundance of rain. The
farmers are busy plowing and sowing
grain, taking advantage of the nice
weather; the mornings are little
foggy bat about 10 O'Clock the sun
comes out in all Of its splendor The
weather at present resembles April
weather, no wind-a warm sun.
@. d. Burnett came up from the
Copper Stain mine. He reports busy
times at Mt. Rueben. Everybody is
working his ledge to its fullest capac-
ity. We have the pleasure of report
ing new strike on Greenback noun
tain, on the Grave creek side, near
the st. Peters mine. There are
thousands in sight and the owners do
not think it is chimney, it has such
permanent showing. With the pres
ent outlook Greenback Mt. excells Mt
Reuben for all the ledges that have
been worked so far have proven very
rich.
The Evening Telegram said that at
Portland they expect rain all winter.
Here we will have good rain then il
will let up so we can do our farm
work. This raining ali of the time is
what makes the moss grow on the
backs of the Willametters.
We read of accidents quite often to
those who play foot ball We think
tnat is a rough, brutal game which
should not be tolerated by the best
citizens. We think the papers account
should be cut down and part Of that
money be used TO advertise southern
Oregon. The money spent that way
would enrich the country.
Our roads are getting in bad order
as so much teaming is done from here.
A good deal of the time we have two
stages running out of Leland besides
the daily mail As soon as the dredger
comes and has Grave creek opened for
vigation it will do away with so
much staging and heavy freight haul
ing.
1t is surprising how the doctors
charge for their visits in this country.
Back in Canada they do not charge
nearly so much for their services The
Legislature should act ON that score SO
a poor man can send for q doctor
without having to work half the sum
mer to pay doctor for few visits.
Wide Awake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
MERLIN NOTES.

Il. H. Yancy went to Grants Pass
Monday.
A good barn for rent; inquire of
Prof. Mcconnell.
W. $. Noel, from Hugo, was visit
ing his family at Merlin Sunday.
Rubbers for every one at McCon-
nell's store.
The Geographical surveyors are
making Merlin their headquarters
now.
Mrs. Jones and daughter Maud made
a trip to Grants Pass one day last
week.
Every one is enjoying the beauti-
full clear weather we are having at
present,
a much needed new bridge is being
built across the creek in front of the
Jordan Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Hammond aud
daug hter, Matte, from Hugo attend
ed the institute and social Saturday.
George Guild and family expect to
leave Merlin soon. We are sorry to
lose them They will be sadly missed
in our business and social circles
Miss Eta Noel, who is keeping
house for her father and brother at
Tunnel Nine, wns visiting in our
town Tuesday.
The local institute, held here the
99nd, was very much enjoyed by those
attending. The following teachers
were present; Misses Maggie Chiles,
Cora Smith, Lillian Pence, Prof. Nc.
Connell and our honorable superin-
tendcnt, Lincoln Savage.
The entertainment given by the
teachers and students of the Merlin
school, Saturday evening, was u sue.
cess in every way and pleasant even.
ing was enjoyed by all present The
proceeds Of the entertainment amount
cd to $ll.s7.
Ray Colby has two fine Jersey cows
for sale; anyone wishing good COW
should see Mr.. Colby at once.
The car on the side track at the
Merlin depot, loaded with hydraulic
pir", is for the Booth 4 Dysert mine
on Jump-off- Joe, lately purchased by
Mr.. CLARK of Portland.
Mar1;n Mint Haul
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
X oad To Waldo,

We publish below the reports OF the
joint committee appointed by the board
of trade and county court for the pur.
pose OF examining the road between this
city and Waldo. Two reports are made,
one In regard to the condition and needs
Of the road itself, and the other in re-
gard to bridge across the Illinois. In
conversation with member OF the com.
mittee a COURIER representative was
informed that the main need of the road
is drainage. Water is allowed to run
into the road and stand and seep with
no means OF running off This necessar.
lily makes "chuck holes" and impossible
places. The reports are as follows.
TO THE HONORABLE COUNTY COURT AND
BOARD OF TRADE:
We your committee appointed TO ex.
anime the road between Waldo and
Grants Pass, beg to report a follows
Between Waldo and kerby We find the
road in fairly good condition, but would
recommend the following change. From
the corner OF the Jack Henderson place,
we would recommend running the road
on the west side Of John Georges place
on straight line south to the bridge
across the east branch of the Illinois on
the Waldo road. This would shorten
the road about one and one quarter
miles and would avoid steep Hill and
some bad red clay road.
From Kerby TO Loves Station, we
find the road In very bad condition, and
especially across Hayes Hill, and recon.
mend some immediate repairing TO be
done.
From Loves station to the bridge
across Applegate we find the road In
fairly good condition, and needs but
little repairing.
From Applegate bridge To Grants Pass
we find the road in bad condition in a
number OF places and recommend some
repairing being done.
In all cases we fnd the road needs
grading and draining.
We further recommend that com.
mlttee Of three or more be appointed by
he county court and the board Of trade,
WIN power To employ a competent man
" Ase charge Of the work and see that
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
the money is properly expended.
Respectfully submitted,
(CoL. 7. walls MORGAN DRAPER
Com. O. F. LoyEI,Rss
p. II. HARTH

(CoL. T. walls MORGAN DRAPER
Com, o. F. LoyELRss
p. ii. HARTH
To THE HONORABLE COUNTY COURT AND
BOARD OF TRADE:
We your committee appointed by you
beg to make the following report:
In regard to bridge across the east
branch OF the Illinois river, there are
two propositions. One is to build a
road on the east side without crossing
the river, and TO cross Athouse and
Sucker creeks, but we find the bridges
across these creeks, in each case, INSULT.
cient for heavy ireighting.
The other is to bridge the east fork Of
the Illinois near the point asked for by
the petition We have made ca eful
examination at this point and recon-
mend the building Of the bridge We
believe this would be cheaper than
building the road and repairing the two
other bridges, and would be Of greater
benefit TO the community.
Respectfully submitted,
Col. 7. WALS MORGAN DRAPER
Com. o. f. LoyELEss
p. ii. HARrH
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

California, claims that he don't want
any better mines than we have here,
if they are handled properly.
Alex Wilson was up the other day
looking after his mine. He expects
to return to California soon.
j. A. Wilson has his pipe in run
ming order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

intends to visit her mother in Cottage
Grove.
Miss Emma Hooking went to stay
few days with Grandma Moore who
is quite sick at her home near Wilder
Vile.
G. T. Lovelace and E. Erickson are
home again after working on a bridge
a few weeks down on Rogue river
about 20 miles from Wilderville.
Zanoni.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
ITEMS FROM GLENDALE NEWS.

llEMS fhOM GLEN DALE NEWS.
Frank Kinmont who has boon work
ing at the Gold Bug has gone to
Grants Pass.
Mrs Fannie Miller returned Satur-
day from u ten-days' enjoyable visit
with friends IN Grants Pass.
John Scribner, of Wolf Greek was
in town Saturday He and Mr., Hen.
derson aro developing n quartz pocket
mine. from which they have taken
some very handsome pockets. This is
looked upon as valuable property,
Supt. r. A. Jones, of the Benton
mine, owing TO the unusually heavy
rains, was compelled TO suspend
work ON the new road for the winter.
Some 20 laborcrS were employed In
addition to completing over one half
of the road, the boys laid 1900 feet of
l6-inch pipe from the mill to Whiskoy
creek, The boys arc enthusiastic in
their praise for Supt. X, \. Jones
= The survey for johnson Bros. rail.
road mp Cow Greek, has been slow on
account of the heavy rains. Since
the abatement of the storm tho survey
is making good hoadway. The road
Is to be standard guagc, Of heavy rails
adapted to locomotives of immense
size. IL is thought the building of
this road has deeper significance than
being merely l3-milc short line /;
that II will bc built ON eastward hc.
yond this watershed Work of grad
ing will begin as soon rs possible.
Landowners along the line are all
beginning TO more fully appreciate
the advantages which il will be to
them, and the complete right of way
promises we'll nigh assured,
=
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

The probable election of Reed Smoot
of Utah to the senate of the United
States has called forth some protest.
Smoot is a Mormon, though not po-
lygamist in practice and so has an ad-
vantage over the polygamist Roberts
who was unseated on that account.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
FARM FOR SALE.

100 acres; 10 acres in finest fruit; 90
acres under fence and cultivation,
alfalfa and clover, water for irriga-
tion. Good two story dwelling etc,
good stock range. Address Box II
Woodville, Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
For SALE.

Good, sound, 10-year old horse,
weighing about 100 pounds, for sale
for $40, Inquire d. II. Clapsattle,
/ street, next to Trimble & Cook Is
blacksmith shop.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER ~. 1902.

1t is reported that Gar Nicholas of
Russia may abdicate. He is said to
be mentally weak and that his minis
tiers intimidate him into doing what
ever they wish.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27
DRESS MAKING.

Dress making and plain sewing by
the day. Inquire Of Mrs. r. Dis
brow, 9th street, west of brick yard.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

TRY 1T AND YOU WILL BUY
The Medford flour. 1t is again the
best -four on the market. Ask for it.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

Twelve barred Plymouth Rocks
price $40, Marcus W Robbins
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-11-27

shO. guns % rcni at c alaoI ErOs
Evening star., 1902-01-04
The Railroad Bridge,

The statement In the news article con-
tafned In another part Of The Star today,
concerning the prospect of an amplification
Of the plans for the projected railroad
bridge across the Potomac is a gratifying
evidence that the broad policy Of terminal
making which animates President Cassatt
Of the Pennsylvania in his dealings with
the capital is not to be confined to the
creation Of an adequate union station. Ac-
cording to this account Secretary Root
has recently held several informal confer
ences with Mr.. Cassatt, apparently to the
end of securing from the head of the rail-
road corporation an assurance that the
railroad company will not undertake to
throw a bridge across the park and the
river which will bring discredit upon the
government or the city by reason of it's
plainness.
When the secretary indorsed the papers
In connection with the bridge plans he re-
served approval Of the bridge in it's crossing
Of Potomac Park, and suggested the public
desire for more ornamental structure
This suggestion was based on full appre-
citation Of the possibility OF this bridge
structure contrasting deplorably with the
park Improvements contemplated under the
Senate commissions plans. Colonel Bing-
hams views on the subject, reproduced to-
day, are In Hne with this latest develop
ment of the case. which Is a reassuring
token Of the intention Of the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad to give the capital terminal
equipment In every detail worthy of both
the city and the great corporation
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Senator Daniel.

By reconsidering his determination to
withdraw from the Virginia constitutional
convention Senator Daniel serves both his
state and himself. He - the most distin
guished member of that body, and it's fore
most lawyer. His personal popularity is as
great as that of any Virginian of the day.
He might have been the president of the
convention, but withheld his name. He
was made chairman of the committee on
suffrage In recognition of his talents, his
large experience in large affairs, and his
influence on public sentiment. 1t was with
surprise and regret therefore that the peo-
pie of the state, no less than those at
distance interested in the states welfare,
heard that Mr.. Daniel had decided to with
draw from the convention.
The suffrage question, albeit the commit
tee dealing with it is composed of able men,
hangs fire. The original proposition was
simply the elimination of the negro vote.
This was undisguised in the canvass for
a new constitution, and explained the call
ing of the convention. The proposition for
the moment seemed simple. Many OF the
democratic leaders thought sixty days
would be ample time for all the work the
convention would have laid before it. But
the situation underwent great change. No
sooner had the convention organized than
the members began cutting out reforms of
all kinds, and for the moment the simple
crusade against the negro was subordinated
to other things. SO that at the end Of six
months we find the convention still in ses-
sion, the orators Grating, the lawyers driv-
ing coach-and-siX through each others
propositions as fast as they are made, and
the end by no means in sight.
As to the suffrage, the developments have
reflected credit on the representative yir-
ginia character. The boisterous stump
speaker who had Jumped all the negroes
together and wanted every sable son of
them disfranchised without a hearing, has
not had his way. Men of more intelligence
and fairer spirit have protested against so
sweeping a treatment of so important a
matter. 1t has been urged that considera-
ton is due to negroes who have made good
their claims to respect, and that Virginia
cannot afford to ally herself with those of
her sisters Of the south who have made of
the suffrage mere juggie for partisan ad-
vantage. and that too in palpabIe violation
of the Constitution of the United States.
Mr.. Daniel. therefore, owes 1t to himself
and his people to return to Richmond and
lend the weight of his talents and high
character to the solution of the most diff
cult problem now before the convention. He
Is not an extremist on the subject of the
suffrage, and that win add to the value of
his counsel.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
The Governments Building Need.

The discussion by the cabinet yesterday
OF the building needs of the government
touched upor most practical point and
perhaps at practically opportune time.
In q few weeks the Senate, at least, VIII
be considering plans for the Improvement
OF the parks of the city and the location
Of future public buildings. Although In the
latter branch OF the discussion the build
tngs will be regarded as emplaced only In
theory. the sites to be merely designated
for occupancy when later provision is made
for the buildings themselves. a general
sentiment Is certain to prevail that the
governments housing is today inadequate
and in some cases undignified. The specific
point In yesterdays cabinet talk was the
oyer-crowded condition of the State, War
and Navy building, which is densely packed
with records and files. leaving barely room
enough for the transaction of the current
business Indeed some of the bureaus OF
these departments have to be accommo-
dated wholly or in part outside In rented
quarters.
The proposition suggested Is to erect a
Evening star., 1902-01-04

difficulty later In the development of the
river reservation. Colonel Bingham points
out that the construction of two approaches
to as many bridges across the park will
seriously interfere with the proper treat
ment of the area in It's park development,
and he suggests that the law should be
amended at least to require that the ap-
proaches be consolidated. As a logical re-
suit of this suggestion, he recommends that
the bridges, instead of being separated by
several hundred feet, as the law now con-
templates, should be placed side by side.
This Is as much as to recommend, the
War Department has done in the past in
this same connection, that the highway
and railroad bridges be united in single
structure, reducing by half the obstruction
to navigation and the free flow of the cur
rent as against the present scheme. 1t Is
obvious that if the approaches are brought
together the bridges should be, and If the
latter are laid side by side they may as
we'll be Of a single construction. The cross
ing Of the park by either highway bridge
or a railroad bridge approach is certain to
be somewhat detrimental to the proper
development of the area. 1t is evident that
unless Congress Is willing that this land,
which was reclaimed from the stream at
great expense. and which it later formally
set apart for the perpetual use and pleasure
OF the people. should be spoiled by the con-
struction Of two great walls across its en-
tire breadth, it must materially amend the
law relating to this feature OF the new
railroad terminal plans.
Evening star., 1902-01-04

building for the joint occupancy of the de-
partments of State and Justice. In order to
relieve the great triple department build
ing. While this would accomplish the I'M
mediate end sought it would almost newt
ably lead to future trouble of the kind now
prevailing. Each department should De
given a distinctive building of its own.
The government continues to grow at
rapid rate and no man can safely estimate
the needs of the bureaus and departments
a few decades hence. Heretofore much Oh
the trouble arising in this line has come
from a TOO conservative and economical
measuring of the future requirements. In
the light of this lesson the broad policy
should now be adopted to provide buildings
for the immediate needs which will be sus-
ceptible of later enlargement without spoil
ing their architectural effect and without
disturbing the relations of the separate
branches of the government. -.~-
There Is urgent need today for an execu-
tive building, a state department, de-
partment of justice, hall of records and
one or more miscellaneous bureau buildings
to accommodate such establishments as
the geological survey, the bureau of Ameri-
can republics-if not included within the
State Department-the marine hospital ser
nent census bureau when established, the
interstate commerce commission, the de-
partment of labor the civil service COM
mission, and others in the same category,
now occupying rented structures. 1t VIII
be remembered that the present post Office
building was designed for such use, in
conjunction with the city post Office. but
that during construction its designation
was changed and the various bureaus were
left in their old quarters.
These building projects should be con-
sidered together to effect an appropriate re-
lationship of sites, and they should also
be regarded pressing for immediate pro-
vision in fact The triangle between the
avenue and the mall should not only be
set apart in the law as the scene of future
governmental building operations, but it
should be put into service at once so that
the present generation may witness the
completion of the first satisfactory and ade-
quate building equipment the government
has ever had.