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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-14
but no dividends are ever declared.
How X Began.


The genesis Of the largest farm In
the world, the 101 ranch at this place,
was in the year 1871, when George
Miller, a young Kentuckian, rode
through the Indian Territory behind a
drove of steers.
George Miller had come west with
a few dollars and a lot Of Kentucky
wisdom about horses and cattle. He
saw a chance to make money by buying
Texas steers where they were born
and driving them on a long feed
through the grassy Indian Territory
and shipping them by rail to st.
Louis and Chicago from Baxter
Springs, Kansas, which at that time
was one of the snappiest towns on
earth.
He trailed down into Texas. bought
a bunch Of steers for SO a head and
drove them up into Kansas. consum-
ing six months by the way, and sold
his cattle for $24 head.
The next year he started back 70
Kansas with half of the proceeds In
a coin belt about his waist and the
rest in a cigar box-all In gold.
Half way down to Texas a Mexican
herder stole the cigar box and Mr.. Mil
ler had to return back with half
drove. But the year following he
loaded a wagon with bacon, canned
goods and calico, and started south.
The Mexican herders could not steal
this and he laid the foundation Of the
family fortunes.
During his long drives with cattle
through the Indian Territory, George
Miller picked his own trails, and the
one he oftenest found lay along the
Arkansas river, where the grass was
high and juicy.
This afterward became the reserva-
ton of the Ponca. Otoe and Missouri
Indians. This land Mr.. Miller deter
mined to own some day IL he could.
He settled in Kansas, near Winfield,
and became a farmer and ranchman,
but he never lost sight of the Ponca
lands.
The Race for Land.
In the course Of time Oklahoma was
opened to white settlement, and
eventually the Cherokee Strip.
On the day the Cherokee Strip was
opened to settlement a youth sat at
noon on a thoroughbred Kentucky
racehorse near the Chilocco Indian
school, a few miles south Of Arkansas
City, Kansas.
Surrounding him were thousands OF
persons, in wagons. on horseback and
afoot. all intent upon making the race
into the new land for homestead.
Many a man looked with envy upon
the thoroughbred racer, knowing that
the youth who rode him would. bar
ring accidents, win a prize.
The prizes to be won by the home
steaders lay along the river courses,
and naturally, the bulk Of men VINO
lined up OH the Kansas border that
day intended to race for the river.
All manner of jockeying was resorted
10 10 get tne Dest StdIt ioi ''e N
along the Arkansas.
Midway of the Cherokee Strip, the
Arkansas river makes a bend like a
w into the Usage nation. This was
known by cattlemen as the richest
part of the land that was to be thrown
open to settlement. A thousand men
wanted n for their own, but the most
Of It had already been reserved for
the Indians, leaving only few claims
available.
At Arkansas City, for weeks before
the lands were to be opened, men
were preparing for the race, from the
south. in Oklahoma, and from the
Usage country in the east, all eyes
looked, and hungrily toward the Ponca
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
SEWER NOTICE.

Bids are invited for the construc-
tion of the extension of Fifth Street
sewer, a distance of 705 feet from the
northerly termination of said sewer
on Fifth street, said sewer to be con-
structed of S-inch vitrified tlling
and with all provisions as required
by Ordinance No. 233 and the plans
and specifications therefor. The con-
tractor to furnish all materials and
labor therefor and to construct said
sewer to the approval and acceptance
OF the sewer committee.
Bids will be received up to and in.
cluding May l7th, 1905, at the CITY
Hall by the Council. The bidder will
be required to deposit with the Citv
Auditor at least 3 per cent of the
amount of such bids conditioned that
the bidder will enter into bonds in
the sum of double the amount of con-
tract price for the faithful perfor.
nance of such contract within 10 days
after such contract be awarded.
Said sewer to be completed within
30 days from the date of approval of
the bond by the City ATTORNEY.
The Council reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids.
JOHN MINOR BOOTH.
Auditor and Police Judge.
Dated Grants Pass, Oregon, April
2S, 1905.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
SEWER NOTICE.

Bids are invited for the construc-
tion of the lateral sewer from the
saver on Fifth street, westerly on the
alley through Blocks 65 and GA in the
Original Townsite, $50 feet westerly
from said Fifth street sewer to
point opposite the easterly line OF lots
3 and in said Block GA in the Origi-
nal Townsite.
Said sewer to be constructed of g.
inch vitrified tiling an with all pro-
visions as required by Ordinance No.
234 and the plans and specifications
therefor, the contractor to furnish all
materials and labor therefor and to
construct said sewer to the approval
and acceptance of the sewer commit
tee.
Bids will be received up to and in
oluding May 18th, 1905, and will be
opened on May 18th, 1905 at the City
Hall by the Council.
The bidder will he required to de-
posit with the City Auditor at least
) per cent of the amount of such bid,
conditioned that the bidder will enter
into bonds in the sum of double the
amount of contract price for the faith
ful performance of such contract with
in 10 days after such contract be
awarded.
Said sewer to be completed within
l3O days from the date of the approval
of the bond for the construction there
of by the City Attorney.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
JOHN MINOR BOOTH,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Dated Grants Pass, Ore, April 28,
| 1905.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
SEWER NOTICE

Bids are invited for the construc-
tion of the sewer from the Fifth
street sewer on Fifth street, westerly
Oh Bridge street a distance of 800
feet westerly fIom said Fifth street
sewer and to a point ou Bridge street
opposite the easterly line of Block
ga" in H. B. Miller's Addition.
Said sewer to be constructed of six
inch vitrified tiling and with all pro-
visions as required by Ordinance No.
235 and the plans and specifications
therefor. The contractor to furnish
all material and labor therefor and
to construct said sewer to the approv-
al and acceptance of the sewer COM
mittee.
Bids will be received up to and in
Guiding May nth, 1905, and will be
opened on May 18th at the City Hall
by the Council.
The bidder will be required to de-
posit with the City Auditor at least
per cent of the amount of such bid
conditioned that the bidder will enter
int bonds in the sum of double the
amount of the contract price for the
faithful performance of such contract
within 10 days after such contract be
awarded.
Said sewer to be completed within
30 days after the date of the approval
of the bond for the construction there
for, by the City Attorney.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
JOHN MINOR BOOTH,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Dated Grants Pass, Ore, April
%, 1905
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
District Activities.

April l3 the District W. y. t. U.
held its quarterly meeting in Ecking.
ton Presbyterian church, with an at.
tendance OF over 200. The welcome
address from the patsor. Rev. W. I.
Thompson, d. D., was one of the very
best to which l have ever listened.
DR., Thompson was pastor in
Charleston, s. o.. when Frances
Willard first went into the Southland,
and when popular opinion was against
her, but he, with one other minister
Of the city, stood by her until, by her
own inimitable way, she had won
the hearts of the people and cement
ed them to her in lifelong ties
His tribute to Miss Willard was
beautiful and awakened much enthu
siasm, showing how deep hold SHE
still has upon the hearts of the
women. The reports of work done
show maj velous accomplishments.
Medal contests, receptions, mothers
meetings, Y teas. evangelistic meet.
!ngs follow close upon one another,
and while l write. the boys below are
singing and holding a patriotic SER
vice, with devoted women at their
side.
MIS- W. L. DeRiemer. correspond.
ing secretary of the district, expects
to spend the next six months in Port.
land, Oregon, her husband. DR.. De-
Riemer, being. in charge Of the
government exhibit at the Lewis and
CLARK exposition. congratulate the
W, c, Il. U. of Portland, for Mrs. De.
Riemer's zeal in the various depart
ments of our work, especially that OF
mothers meetings, is we'll known.
IL was she who commenced, and car
ried on despite adverse circumstances,
the work which has grown to such
proportions in Washington that the
double parlors of our W. O. Il. q.
buildings are filled to ovehowing
with earnest, attentive mothers every
other Wednesday, attending the
Mothers club,
am in receipt of National Leafiet
No 90. A Cateohism on the De.
partment of Legislation, by Mrs
Zara A. Wilson of Nebraska, and
published by Ruby |. Gilbert, Chica.
go, one Of the best and most helpful
little books to have handy. Every
superintendent Of legislation should
have one, and every local president
should have one; yes, and the work.
ers should avail themselves Of this op-
portunity TO learn the true inwardness
of how to do legislative work right.
l am grateful to Mrs Wilson for this
helpful little book. From Mrs. Mar
garet Dyke Ellis in her Washington
letter to Union Sigusl.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

Why suffer from rheumatism when
one application of Chamberlaih's Pain
Balm will relieve the pain The quick
relief which this liniment affords
makes rest and sleep possible, and that
alone is worth many times its cost.
Many who have used it hoping only
for a short relief from suffering have
been happily surprised to find that
after awhile the relief became per-
manent. Mrs. V. II. LegRett OF Yum
Yum, Tennessee, U. S. A., writes
81 am great sufferer from -rheuma-
tism, all over from head to foot, and
Chamberlain Pain Balm is the only
thing that will relieve the pain" For
sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

seat. II there be two or more papers
meeting the requirments Of this act, the
plaintiff has the right to indicate
which paper shall be used. Approved
February 2l.
DESTROYING WEEDS.
II. B. 29i-Persons or corporations
owning OF controlling water ditch
systems shall keep the right of way
clear Of obnoxious weeds and grasses
Of all kinds, under penalty of fine Of
s25 to $50. Approved February 81.
ASSESSING LIVESTOCK.
H. B. 237-All livestock shall be
assessed for its usual value in the
county where it is found at the time
Of assessment, and the owner shall
pay this amount to the assessor, and
for that year this shall be known as
the home county Of the stock. II this
stock is driven from the county dur
ing the year, the owner must report
to any county which 1t enters the
probable length of time such stock
will remain there, and pay proper
tionate tax therefor. II sthe stock il
returned TO the home county, or If the
owner will present to the home county
certificates of these payments tc
other counties before the end Of the
year, the home county officials must
repay him from his full annual tax
the proportion collected by the othel
counties which he entered during the
year. This act will not apply tC
stock sold and driven from the same
county and kept In an adjacent county
for feeding before final shipment Il
the market. Violations Of the Law
are punishable by fine of s25 to 81, 900
and the measure was declared al
emergency law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

On Wednesday, May 10th, Mrs
Lucia f. Addition, state president of
the W. q. 7. u, will be with us and
hold an all day Institute giving lee
ture in the evening. Mrs. Anna
Newell. state evangelist will also be
present. Everybody invited. Come
in the morning and bring your lunch
basket to the Newman NJ. E. church.
Program as follows: $50 a. M,
scripture and prayer, Mrs. d. T. Sum-
merville.
9:45 a. M, greeting by local presi-
dent and introduction of state presi-
dent.
Organization of institute by leader.
10 a. m. Paper-"Our Tools and
How to Use Them. MRS. J. NJ. Chiles.
1O:30 "On Trial For His Life. I"
Mrs. II. /. Calvert.
IL a. m. Parliamentary and bust
ness drill, State president.
II 80 "Diverting the Stream,
Mrs. c. V. Henkle.
IL :45. Noontide service.
12. Lunch.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1 80 Scripture and prayer, Mrs ].
r. Travis.
200 1.-THE Relation of Cruelty to
Food Supplies, Mrs. Batman.
2:30 Question box, State presi'
dent
800 What Has the W. G. T. U.
Accomplished and What is it Doinf
Now?" Mrs. Lula Caldwell.
$3.50 "No License Symposium, "
3:45 Our work at Lewis and ClarR
fair.
4 80 Gathered Threads.
Unity Circle W. @. 7. U.
Adjournment
Benediction.
Each paper not to exceed 10 minuteI
and 10 minutes for discussion.
EVENING SESSION.
Sp. m. Music.
Scripture aud prayer.
Music.
Address by State president.
Free will offering.
Announcements.
Benediction.
Adjournment.
We especially invite all the pastor
of all the churches in the city to NEE
with us and take part in this insti
ture. Your presence and helpfr,lnes
will be gratefully appreciated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
tierbine

Will overcome indigestion and dys.
pepsia; regulate the bowels and cure
liver and kidney complaints. 1t il
the best blood enrioher and invigora.
tor in the world. 1t is purely veget.
able, perfectly harmless, ''and should
you be sufferer from disease, you
will use it II you are wise.
r. N. Andrews, Editor and Mgr.
Cocoa and Rookledge News. Cocoa,
Fla, writes: II have used your
Herbine in my family, and find it a
most excellent medicine. Its effects
upon myself have been marked ben.
eft l recommend IL unhesitatingly. "
50o at Rotermund's and The Model
Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

Chamberlain, Cough Remedy the Very Best.

81 have been using Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy and want to say it is
the best cough medicine have ever
t aken," says Geo. L Uhubb, mer.
chant Of Harlan, Mich. There is nc
question about its being the best as
it will cure cough or cold in less
time than any other treatment. 1t
should always be kept in the house
ready for instant use, for cold can
be cured in much less time when
promptly treated. For sale by all
druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
A Positive Necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for Il
days from a severely bruised leg, only
found relief when used bottle OF
Ballard's Snow Liniment. can cheer.
fully recommend it as the best medi-
cine for bruises ever sent TO the
afflicted. 1t has now become n posi-.
tive necessity upon myself. d. r.
Byrnes, Merchant, Doversyille, Texas.
25c, 50c, sl.00 at Rotermund's and
The Model Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

BY mutual consent, S. f. Chapman
ana Q. L. Barlow, doing business
under the name of Chaplin & Barlow
GO at Galice, Ore. ,dissolves partner.
snip. Q: L. and f. G. Barlow as.
snme all Liabilities and collect all
nllIs due the old firm and continue
the business uuder the name of Bar.
low Bros. VI -"i
Dated Galice Ore, April 19. 1905
5. E. CHAPLIN,
c. L. BARLOW.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
Cheap Rates From The Ea st.

Commencing March LIST, and con-
tinuing daily to and including May
10th, 1905, Colonist tickets will be
sold from the East to points ON Ore
gon Lines. via Portland. Following
are rates from some of the principal
nninfs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

The Grants Pass Y's will meet at
the home Of Mrs. @. V. Henkle on
Friday evening, May 8, at 8 O'Clock.
The Superintendent Of World Evan
gelism will have charge Of the pro-
gram after which the evening will
be spent in games and social time.
All young people are cordially in
vited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

Corresponding rates will be made
from other points and will apply to
all points on Oregon Lines.
Please note rates and dates of
sale as you may desire to advise your
friends in the East.
w. Il. CONAN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

-, The Old, original GROVES Tasteless
oaiil TOME: You know what YOU are
iaklng. 1t is iron and quinine in taste.
less form. No cure, no pay.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
DR.. S. ]. SEATON
MAGNETIC HEALER

Steam Baths, Alcohol Rub. All dis
eases treated Hospital care given to
all who wish II. rheumatism cured In
It's worst form. Advice free.
Colonial House. Office hours 8 to o.
GRANTS PASS, OREGoE
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
W. G. Z. u. Column

All matter for this column is supplied
by the Grants Pass Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
DIR. i. M. LONGWELL
OSTEOPATH

Treats all Nervous and Spinal Dis
eases, Rheumatism and Stomach Trou-
bles. A specially made OF Female Dis
eases.
Office: Colonial Lodging House,
front room. Grants Pass, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS

j. H. PADDOCK Proprietor.
prepared furnish anything the line Cemetery
OF Marble Granite
thirty
that Oil orders best
Can furnish In Scotch Granite
Marble ~
Front street, o Greene's Gunshop.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

Blood poison oteops up towards the
heart, causing death j. l.. Stoarus,
Belle Plaine, MINI, writes that u
friend droadfully injured his hand,
which swelloi up like blood poison
ing Bucklen's Arnioa Salve drew
out tho lpoison. healed the wound.
and saved his life. Best IN the world
for burns and sores s5o nc all drug
gists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05

A U. eANNARo-uNoERrAkER
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
NEW OREGON LAWS
RECENTLY ENACTED
Synopsis OF Laws Soon TO Be In
Effect - A Stringent Child
Labor Measure.

Following is a synopsis Of some Of
the laws that were enacted by the last
Legislature aud which go into effect on
the 18th:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
T.. D. JEWETT, NJ. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Diseases of Woman and Surgery "a
Speciality. Hospital Accommodations.
Rooms . and 10 Thorton Bldg.
Day or Night Phone G65.
Office hours 8 TO IL a. m, to b and
to p m.
GRANTS Pass, OREGON
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
FRED'K D. sTRIcKER, NJ. D.
HOMEOPATHIC

HOMEOPATHIC
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Masonic Temple, Rooms 2 and 4
GRANTS PASS,
Phone 833. OREGON
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
@ H. DOUGLASS, NJ. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office: Pigney's residence, cor. 9th
and + streets.
Day and night phone No. 63I.
GRANTS PASS, OREGON
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-05-05
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.

s. B. 47-Any person not armed with
a dangerous weapon, assaulting an
other, shall be subject to fine Of $50
to $500, or to imprisonment of three
months to one year in the county Jail
provided where husband assaults
his wife or beats her, he may be pun
ished by this penalty or by whipping,
resolving not to exceed 20 lashes APP
proved February 22.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Senator MitcheIl,. TrtaI.

Portland. Ore, June 21.-The trial of United States Senator John H. Mitch ell charged with using his office for private gain in connection with the land frauds in this State began in Judge De Haven's court today
 Attorney Henry's srraignment of Mitchell was most severe. Attorney A. s. Bennett, counsel for the defen- dant. denied the allegations of the prosecution. asserting that Senator Mitchell was guiltless in Intent and that the. only mistake the Senator has made was in changing the agreement which had existed between himself and his law partner, Judge Tanner. the latter being one of the persons indiet- ed at the instance of the government In connection with the land frauds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Interesting Notes of Persons Talked
 About Just Now.

About Just Now.
 Senator Albert J. Beveridge of h. diana will issue q book this fall en- titled, The Young Man and the World"
 Bernard karfiOl. a 19-year- Brook lyn boy. is attracting the attention of the critics and artists of France by his paintings
 bassador of Mexico to the United States, will arrive in this country in August with his wife and seven children.
 Phya Akha-aj Varadhara, the siam ese Minister, is one of the most enthu- siastic members of the Chevy Chase Club of Washington and is &n enthusi- astlc devotee of polo.
 lIte Judge Albion W. Tourgee. is ex- pected to follow in the literary foot steps of her illustrious father. She has his poetic temperament.
 Dr. Charles R. McIunes the physical director of Johns Hopkins University, has resigned and will return to his original field of work in mathematics as member of the faculty of Princeton University.
 Rear Admiral Colby NJ. Chester. su- perintendenI of the naval observatory. Dixie and collier Caesar. which will be part of the fleet which is to carry the observers of the suns eclipse August 2o-30
 M Delcasse. former French Minister of Foreign Affairs. is now in his fifty third year. and Is descril ed as being wiry and tough, with a round head, closely cropped bristly mustache. and a locked mouth, indicating fighter His general appearance indicates man capable of much toll
 Seth Nation. father of James. the as- sistant State Auditor of Kansas, has nc fear for the number thirteen. He was horn on April IS. enlisted in the war on August IS. was nominated Treasurer of Neosho County on September 13 and was inaugurated on october t3, and has had thirteen children
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
Grnenc-Gnynnr Cnnn.

Montreal. June 21.--On motion of counsel for Gnynor and Greene, the ha- beas corpus proceedings were postpon- ed until Tuesday. counsel stating that the motion to quash his clients appeal to tho Supreme Court would be argued on Monday.
 Donald MacMaster who appeared for the United States. remarked that tas application for writ tof habeas cor rus had been granted without notice to the counsel for the United States Gov ernment Had he received notice he would have pointed out to tho Judge that 1t was extremely doubtful whetl- CT his Lordship had jurisdiction to hear and judge upon the writ. for Section 16 of the extradition Dct said the court must decide such a question, not . judge. This writ. he contended, must be heard and decided by full bench or in the Superior Court, and not by D judge in Chambers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
CHARGES AGAINST HOOKER.
New York Justice Must Answer. Before
 State Senate.

Sfute senate.
 Albany, N. Y. June 21.-The legisla- ture today convened in special session to consider the case of Justice W. B. Hooker of the State Supreme Court.
 In his message to the legislature in forming 1t of the purpose of the ex- traordlnary session. Governor Higgins recites the result of the legislative ;in- quiry into the conduct of Justice Hook CT in connection with postal affairs at Dunkirk and Fredonia. He points out that upon the recommendation of the Investigating committee the assembly voted that proceedings be taken for the removal of Justice Hooker from office. but that the legislature adjourn ed leaving the matter in aheyance The Governor therefore recommends for consideration at this special sessian the conduct of said W. B. Hooker and the question of his removal from the office of Justice of the Supreme Court"
 At the afternoon session the charges against Justice Hooker were formally adopted by the assembly by vote of 9S to ? and were transmitted to the Senate.
 The assembly took a recess until next Tuesday, when Justice Hooker Is called upon to answer the charges.
 The Senate then took ur the matter as sent over by the assembly,