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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22
J0SEPHINlTE MAY BE
SOURCE OF WEALTH
New Method OF Refining Nickel
win Stimulate Mining for
This Metal.

Jesephenite, mineral peculiar to
Josephine county, an alloy OF nickel
and iron, has attracted widespread
notice but has hitherto been looked
upon more as a curiosity than ,as a
possible wealth producer A new
method.of treating nickel ores how.
ever is in process Of exporimer tation
which may give a new impetus to
mining for this metal
Refining nickel by electricity is a
metallurgioa development of the near
future which Will have an important
bearing on the prospective nickel in
dustry of your state, " said j. E.
Henkle to The Portland Journal
ga high grade matte is easy to Sc
cure from n,okel ores, but the refining
process, by which the metal is made
available for commercial uses, has
been costly, because the practice in
the past has been TO refine with
chemicals. The New Jersey plant
has had a monopoly in this work, aud
western matte had to be shipped east
and the refined product returned
where required in western manufao.
lures.
"The Canadian Nickel company is
making exhaustive experiments with
eleotical refining, on the same princi-
pie as a copper refining process 1t
appears TO have been thought that
electrolytio work with nickel was iui-
possible, but the Canadian company
has entered into contract TO smelt
and refine the product Of the big Lake
Superior niokel-oopper mine near the
Shoo. What is of greater sRnif-
cance to the industry, the manage
ment OF the Inter national company,
which has had the only nickel refinery
in the county, is experimenting with
the purpose OF adopting electric pro-
cesses in preference to chemicals.
Nickel being low grade metal
the necessity Of making it marketable
near the mine is apparent. II electric
refining is possible, using less ex-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22
R b Y

W. II. Carter has gone to the fair.
Work at the Elk Horn mine has
again been resumed.
George Bourne is in town this week.
He oontemplates going to the fair.
The rain Tuesday night settled the
dust and refreshed the ARA long felt
need,
Billy Veal, the packer, is quito
busy of late, packing goods 10 the
mountains for miners.
Frank Hogue is able to be up
again and has gone with his family
to the mountains for few days reore-
alton.
Frank Stith is busy hauling sup.
plies to his claim ON Canyon creek
He intends spending the winter there
doing extensive development work.
The rich strike made at the Queen
Of Bronze mine lately is proving bet.
ter as work In the tunnel progresses
Some of the best ore assays 90 per
cent copper.
L, O. Hudson, foreman of the Elk
Horn, was in town the last Of the
week, He is now at the mine, in
charge Of the extensive development
being done there.
The farmers institute held Saturday
was success in every way. 1t was
we'll appreciated by all who attended
it, ana all were much benefited by
the lectures of Profs. withyoombe,
Kent and others.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22
Beware Of olntmsnts for Cstarrh That Contain
Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derango
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
ON prescriptions from reputable ply
sioians rs the damage they will do
is ten fold to tho good you can posi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney
s. Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
aud made in Toledo, Ohio. by Il, j.
Cheney q Co Testimonials free
Sold by all Druggists, Price Zoe per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22
Special Rates TO Lewis and Clark
Expedition Sept IS and 20

Tickets will be on sale ON above
dates at rate OF $3.50 Grants Pass to
Portland, and return, good for ten
days from date OF sale AUD will be
honored on any regular train, also
good in sleeping cars under usual
conditions Children oii half fare
age, one. half OF above rate.
G. p. Jester, Agent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22

A lecture on Christian Science
win be given at the opera house on
Monday evening, September 20. by
Miss Mary Brookins, @. s. b.,
member of the Christian Science
board of lectureship Of Boston, Mass
Admission is free and there will be
no collection
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-09-22

Proposals for carrying the mails of
the United States on the routes of
the stgte Of Oregon will be received
at the office Of the second assistant
postmaster general, post Office depart
ment until a $50 p. M, December 8,
1905. A list OF the routes may be
seen at any post Office.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Russian Fleet at Port Deit.

London, May 4.-Cabling from To
kio. the correspondent of the Daily
Mail reports tina; dense fogs continue
to prevail in the China and Japan
seas The correspondent says that 1t
is definitely known in Japan that on
May ships of the Russian second Pa
cific squadron were in Port Deit, to
the northward Of Honkohe bay, An
pam. The Daily Mails Hong Kong
CORES pondent SAYS that numerous
steamers are constantly plying be-
tween Saigon and the Russian war
ships with full cargoes Of provisions
and cattle. He adds that II is report
ed that American and German news
paper correspondents at Shanghai
have chartered the steamer WI
Chang. Ostensibly to view the coming
naval battle The vessel, he reports.
is flying the French flag, but it is be-
l:eved she is really Russian property,
with q missio to locate Admiral Togo.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
In Memory of Audubon.

New York, May A. Arrangements
have been completed for the commem-
oration of the one hundred and TWEEN
ty-fifth anniversary of the birth OF
John James Audubon, which will take
place at the Church OF the Intercession
this evening. The church overlooks
what was formerly known as Audu-
bon park. the name given to that part
nearest the Hudson of the tract OF
thirty-two acres once owned by Audi,
bon. ... .... ..
Among those who have accepted in
yitations to participate in the memo
rial exercises are ex-Judge Alton b
Parker, Richard Watson Glider, Ern,
est -Thompson-Seton, Bishop Greer
and Prof Frank NJ. Chapman, presi
dent of the Audubon societies '-'
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
NEW BOONE COUNTY TOWN
VILLAGE OF PRIMROSE GRANTED
THE RIGHT TO BE.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Filled in the Office of the County Clerk
Tuesday - Rival Telephone Compa-
nes Seek to Settle Their Differences
in Csurt-Other Items.

Albion, Neb, May 4. - Special to
The News: Boone county has an
other town. This week the county
commission granted the village OF
ticles of incorporation were filed in
the county clerks Tuesday.
The Albion Telephone company was
granted temporary injunction against
the A1bionLoret Telephone company.
This is the outgrowth of the compe-
tition OF the two companies, and there
will be some litigation to see whether
or not subscriber to one phone can
use the phone of the competing com
pauy to further the interests of the
other.
Rev. Father ODonoghue was given
a reception at the priests house Mon.
day night. Tuesday night he depart
ed for Randolph, where he will take
up his work as priest of that parish.
The priest from Randolph will take
| charge of this parish.
The Sophomore class of the high
school gave an entertainment in the
school building Saturday night. The
program was excellent and the at
tendance exceeded 300 people
Mr. and Mrs. Becker, parents OF
Many Becker, are here on a visit from
Philadelphia this week. Mrs. Morris
Mayer and son accompanied them from
Chicago to join Mr.. Mayer, who has
been here for the past few months
The Mayer family will make their
home in Albion.
Crawford Kennedy returned from
Washington, d, c., the first of the
week. He will be remembered as one
of the Boone county republicans OF
the old school. ,.,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
DEWEY CASES ARE DISMISSED
Kansas stockman VIII Not BE Tried
fer Killing Members OF Berry Family.


Norton. Kan. May t.--The cele.
brated case OF Chaunc0y Dewey, a
millionaire ranchtnan. and Clyde VII
son and A. J. Mcbride. cowboys EN-.
ployed by Dewey. who were charged
with killing two members OF the Berry
family. ne,ghboring rsnchmen in
northwestern Kansas, has been ended
in the district court here when the
Judge dismissed the defendants with.
out trial. The prosecution had failed
up several occasions to begin the
trial, although the defendants were
ready.
The three defendants we're all ac-
quilted q year ago after q sensational
trial for the alleged murder Of aaothsr
member Of the Berry family.
Chsuucey Dewey 10 the son Of the
late G. P. Dewey. q pioneer Kensan.
and at the time of the killiag OF che
Bsrrys managed his fathers ranch.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
STORM VISITS HUNTING CAMP
Presidents Plans Are oissrranaed by
Snow and Rain.

Snow and Rain.
Glenwood Springs. Colo. May A.
For three days tho presidents hunting
party has been storm bound In the
mountains. Rain and snow have
fallen continuously and there is no
sign of break. The roads are muddy
and the trails accordingly dangerous
70 move to the East Divide creek on
Monday. but as tho party will break
up Saturday the camp will likely be
moved to the head of Garfield creek
"a soon as horsemen can get through.
Mountain streams are raging torrent 3
and most OF them cannot be crossed.
Grizzly bears are the only kind OF
game that will be hunted from now
ON. Thus far this king Of the Rocky
mountain beasts has eluded the prssl-
dent, and he is very anxious to get
one. Ton brown bears have fallen to
the party, and some were Of good size.
President Roosevelt 10 expected
here Saturday night instead of Sunday
morning, II camp is located on Gar.
aeid creek the party will ride to Glen
wood Springs. crossing the Grand
river at South canon.
The presidential special will leave
Gionwood Springs at s .. N. on Mon
day morning and reash Denver ut 5
;. m. that day. This 10 more than an
hour faster than the best passenger
schedule. Tho train will be made up
OF the private car Rocket. q Union Pa
cinc library car and = baggage car
pilot carrying officials Of the Den
vsr and Rio arande railroad and Den
rer newspaper mon will bs run ahead
Of the special as far az Denver
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
SEVERE STORM AT SPIRIT LAKE
Two People Injured and Much Dam
age to Property.

Sioux City, May "A storm which
struck Spirit Lake. Ia, at 7:l5 o'clock
lsst night Injured Two persons. one
probably fatally, and damaged proper
ty to the extent OF $25.000. The Rock
Island depot WAS wrecked and cars
were overturned An elevator and
Hour mills were partially wrecked.
The Bruce Edgertoa Lumber yard was
torn 10 pieces aad Snith Bros lum-
her yard was badly damaged. Nearly
all the barns and sutbuiIdings in the
western part OF the town were blown
down and cottages on Spirit lake were
tadly damaged. Morsy's boathOuse
and the Twin cottages were blown
from their foundations. A boy named
Emerson sustained a broken arm and
leg and is probably fatally injured.
and Ed Mcmahon. q section foreman
fer the Rock Island. 10 badiy bruised.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
FATAL STORM At OMAHA
THREE MEN ARE KILLED AND
SIX ARE INJURED.
WIND WRECKS cAskEr FACTORY
Four-Story Building Demolished and
Occupants Buried Beneath Tons OF
Debris-Storm Does Damage All
Over the City.

Omaha, May A terrific wind
Iassed over the northern part Of the
city Yesterday afternoon, The Omaha
Casket company's factory was in the
path of the storm. The four-story
brick structure, situated at Thirteenth
and Grace streets, was completely de-
Atroyed. Three people in the building
were Instantly killed and six injured
The dead Jacob Kirschner, assist
ant shipping clerk. leaves wife and
FIVE children; Henry Dietl, foreman,
leaves wife; l.. Mon Martin, collector
for Collier Il Son, publishers, was in
Office at time making collections
The injured: John A. Simones,
manager, chin and forehead cut, leg
bruised; Warner A. Smith, shipping
clerk. scalp wound from flying brick:
Tony Liebig, back injured; Miss Lulu
Hinton, stenographer, face bruised;
William w Stewart, casket trimmer,
injured about head and shoulders;
William Kirschner apprentice, arm
lacerated and head bruised
The structure was reduced to a
mass of ruins. The storm developed
SO rapidly that 1t was impossible to
Il wer the windows. The wind first
lifted the roof and as it was blown on
IL dragged on the timbers OF the build
ing and aided the wind in demolishing
the main structure. The nrst floor
was used as a store room for coffins
and 1t was these grim objects that
saved the lives OF most of those who
escaped death, as they prevented the
floors from coming completely togeth-
or as they fell.
Evidences OF the storm were to be
found in various parts OF the city.
The large glass roof Of the new Union
Pacific shops WAS partially destroyed.
A plate glass window in the Boston
store was shattered and many bill
boards we're blown down.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Worked Utah Politicians.

Salt Lake, May "A verdict Of
guilty was returned by jury in the
federal court here in the case OF J..
G. Peltier. charged with lmpersonating
postofrice inspector. Peltisr, who
was arrested IN Texas several weeks
ago, obtained sums OF money from
several prominent Utah politicians
and oficsholdsrs, including Senator
Reed Sn0ot. He represented that he
WAS a postofies inspector aud that
he had been sent here to Investigate
the charges against Senator Smoot.
Psltier was entertained several days
81 the home of Senator Smoot and OBJ
tanned a suit Of clothes from the wool
eR mills at Provo at Smoot's expense.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
POISONED FLOUR IN CHINA
Mishsp Of smugoIers Causes Many
Deaths in Interior,

San Francisco. May 1.-The steam
ship Coptic brings news of many
deaths in the inland country of China,
According TO a story from Annoy, 1t
has been the custom to smuggle NOR
pha into that section, as the duty on
the drug was very heavy. Recently a
number OF boxes of the drug were
smugged inside shipment OF -four.
In some manner the boxes broke, caus-
ing the deadly drug to become mixed
with the -four.
Instead of the -four being con.
demned the stun was sold to the up
country districts. Within week, pso-
pie began to die in large numbers and
for nearly a month the Chinese were
dying from the poison administered in
apparently the most mysterious man
ner. 1t is estimated that fully ATTY
people died Of morphia poisoning.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Unveiled at EaYette..

Fayette, Miss, May 1.-THE hand
some monument erected to the mem
ory of the sons of Jefferson county
who fought for the confederacy was
unveiled today with interesting cere-
monies and in the presence of a great
crowd. The exercises were in charge
of the confederate veterans and al
lied societies. The program included
a band concert, a parade, patriotic
airs sung by school children, and the
unveiling OF the monument by Miss
Evelyn Hammett, The addresses OF
the day were delivered by DR.. C. w
Grafton, of Union Church, and DR.. w
T. Boiling of Memphis.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Lewis, Shortage is ss4, 900.

Waverly, Mo-, May 4.-The Middle
ton bank, which was closed Monday.
is now in the hands of the secretary
OF state. The total defalcation of Z.
H. Lewis, the cashier, indicated by
the investigation, is about $4,000. At
tachments have been filed on real es-
tate OF the cashier. amounting to $5.-
900. No word has been received from
Lewis and his friends and relatives
say they are ignorant OF his present
whereabouts.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
To Inspect subtreasuries.

Washington, d. c., May Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury Keep
starts today on tour of general In
spection of several of the subtreasur.
les of the west, his object being to
harmonic any differences that may
exist among the national banks and
other patrons of the subtreasuries
He will visit Cincinnati, St. Louis
Chicago, San Francisco. and probably
Seattle. o.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Junction of Fleets May Q.

Paris, May "A dispatch 10 the
Temps from st. Petersburg says that
dispatches received there through
Russian channels confirm the previous
reports that the Russian cruisers
which have had their headquarters at
Vladivostok since the outbreak Of the
war with Japan have left that port.
Military circles at St Petersburg. It
Is added. expect General oyams will
hasten the investment OF Vladivostok
for the purpose OF cutting on Admiral
Rojestvensky's squadron from the
Russian naval base. The officials do
not expect junction OF the Russian
warships before May 8. as Admiral
Nebogatotf must take on coal before
proceeding to the island OF Nainan-
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
1iu Arixora Dam areaks.

Holbrook, Ariz., May THE big
dam At st Johns, Ariz., broke and a
great nood OF water is rushing down
the valley toward Holbrook. Another
dam at Woodruff is in the path OF the
food waters and will bs carried away,
adding TO the volume OF water Much
damage has already been done to the
rich farming valley and the nood 10
expected to reach Holbrook soon,
when a portion OF the town undoubt-
sdly will bs submerged.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Zemstvo Congress to Meet.

Moscow, May 4.--Representative
OF the various provincial zemstvos
are gathering here to participate in
the general zemstvo congress. called
Tor tomorrow, and announce their in.
tention OF holding tho meeting in
spite OF police orders " the contrary.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Alexander Resigns as Trustee.

New York. May 4.-President James
W. Alexander OF the Equitable Life
Assurance society has resigned as
trustee OF the majority stock left by
the late Henry B. Hyde, II was said
that Mr., Alexander was moved to take
this course because OF James II.
Hydes charge that he had been dis
loyal TO his trust.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Marsha Kills pskot. Man.

Belle Feurohe, s. D., May 4.-Iee
Roberts. one Of the best known men
In the northwest, died from the ef-
fscts Of sunshot wound received
curing struggle with Lee Brooks,
the city marshal. Roberts, who had
been on protracted spree. armed
himself a"d went In search OF an
imaginary Nnemy, ana the marshal, re-
ssiving not e OF the fact, attempted
to disarm him. RObssts resisted and
in the struggle which followed was
shot By tho marshal.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
IS A DAY Of MOURNING.
MEMORY OF THE MAY DAY VIC.
TINS is coMMEMoRATEo.
DETERMINED TO HAVE TROUBLE

Renewed Disturbances in Warsaw
This Morning and Social Democrats
intent Upon Forcing a General
Strike.
Warsaw, May i.--Dsturbances oc.
Cured In several parts OF the city this
morning and extensive trouble ap.
pears imminent in the Wela district.
Workmen forcibly stopped street cars
and cabs and Cossacks summoned
crowds, fred revolvers and wounded
the soldiers. The social democrats ap.
pear determined to enforce the mani
festc proolaiming general strike.
They are observing today as day of
mourning for the victims of the May
day disturbances.
No newspapers appeared this morn.
ing
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Oregon Bank Rebesrs surrounded.

Oregon Bank Robbers eurrounded.
Woodburn, Ore, May &-Ths bank
of woodburn was robbed Of $4,000 by
two masked robbers, who covered
Cashier Tracy Poorman and the book
keeper, Miss Gertrude Eddy, with re-
volvers. Ono robber stood guard
while the other rihed the cash drawer.
soon after the robbery practically the
whole male population Of Woodburn
two bandits were located in Lonney's
swamp, just outside the town limits.
The swamp was surrounded by large
numbers of armed men and II is be.
Eeved the robbers will be captured.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
s1oo. ooo Elre a. Atchlson.

Atchison, Kan, May 4.-The factory
OF the Atchison Saddlery company, to-
Lether with its contents, was com
pletely destroyed by Are, 1t Is sup
posed the building was struck By light
ming. Loss. 100000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
strit. is Spreading In Poland.

st. Petersburg, May t.-Reports
from Warsaw, Lodz. Sosnowiec, Kalisz
end other towns In Poland indicate
that the strike has become almost gen
oral. Newspapers are not appearing
Agitators are constantly attacking po-
Ecemen whenever they are found
singly, and 1t Is perilous for the latter
tc go about except in groups.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Coll srouqht Back to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, May 4.-Henry c. Coll
the former assistant cashier of the
First National bank OF this city,
charged with embezzlement, who was
arrested In Chicago by Detective Den
mis- Sullivan OF this city, was brought
back to Milwaukee and is now locked
up at the Central police station.
When searched Coll had but $26 on
his person. He refused absolutely to
answer any questions. Coll will be
turned over to the United States au-
thorities and will appear before Unit
ed States Commissioner Bloodgood to-
day.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Toiiers May March 20 London.

London. May A miniature Coxey
army boot workers of Northampton.
shire. 1t is proposed to march on the
war office in London and lay the mems
grievances III regard to pay. ETC.. be.
tore the officials. A band OF music
has been engaged to accompany the
strikers. whose march probably will
occupy week.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
FREMONT LIVERY BURNS
EARLY MORNING FIRE DESTROYS
BARN AND CONTENTS.
SIX HORSES ARE cREmATED
The Owner and an Employe Narrowly
Escape With Their Lives-Loss $3,-
900, Covered by Insurance-origin Of
the Fire Unknown.

Fremont, Neb., May Especial to
The News: The large Holz livery
barn burned with all its contents at
4 o'clock this morning. Six horses
perished in the flames, and Mr.. Holz
and an employe, who were sleeping in
the barn, narrowly escaped being
burned to death. A fierce gale was
blowing at the time and the firemen
were powerless to stay the progress of
the confiagration. The loss is $4,000,
fully insured. The origin Of the fire
is unknown.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
ENTIRE TOWN WIPED OUT.
HOME CITY, KAN, is PRACTICAL
LY DESTROYED.
HUNDREDS ARE MADE HOMELESS
Famed by Fierce Gale IL Was I'm.
possible to Stay the Progress Of the
Fire Until Nearly Everything Had
Been Destroyed.

Beatrice, Neb., May Especial to
The News: Fire which broke out in
a livery stable this morning at Home
City, Kan, destroyed the entire town
except ten residences, one lumber
yard, one elevator and the depot.
The town has population of 500.
Included in the burned property are
three large general stores, two hotels,
lumber yards, elevator, and number
of smaller concerns. A fierce gale
blowing today made 1t impossible to
stay the progress of destruction. Hun
dreds of people are rendered homeless
by the fire.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05
Osborne Pleads Not Guilty.

Omaha, May 4.-Lee Osborne, who,
last Sunday, shot and killed his faith
sr, John Osborne, janitor at BENEFITS
ttore, was arraigned In police court
end to the formal charge of murder
pleaded not Ruiltv.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-05-05

STATE m[UIJ0 AUJUURN
ANNUAL SESSION AT BEATRICE
CLOSES ITS WORK.
MEET IN LINCOLN NEXT YEAR

Jones Of Omaha Drawing the Pres.
idency-other Offices Scattered Over
the State.
Beatrice, Neb, May Especial to
The News: The State Medical socie-
ty, which has been in session here
since Tuesday, closed it's session at
noon today. Lincoln was chosen as
the next place of meeting. The Off
GERS elected are:
President, A. F. Jones, Omaha.
Vice presidents, DR.. A. F. Hin, York;
DR.. Spaulding, Omaha.
Recording secretary, A. w. Wilkin-
son, Lincoln.
Corresponding secretary and libra
rian, DR.. Fl. W. Winnett, Lincoln.
Treasurer, o. S. Won Manacield, Ash
land.
Delegate to the national meeting to
be held at Portland, A. N. Picket,
Odell.