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Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

II II had not been for the dlseov-
cry Of coal the world would be de-
nude Of wood by this time. Apropos
Of this II is we'll that the government
take cosnizance Of depredations upon
coal reserves. The conservation Of
the coal supply should be stringent
ly looked after. II Is true that the
demand would be the same were 1t
In any other hands. The point is not
to lot the Individual or corporate ow-
ner charge exhorbltant prices for an
article that is actually a staple. Like
other natural products the people
ought to have an Interest In the same
This may oound iconocIastlc but the
psople arc certainly entitled to the
benefit Of all that which Is part Of
nature, plus the labor Of getting II
Into the home when and where need.
ed.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Edward Box, editor Of the Ladies'
Home Journal, says he knows nothing
about women, though he has been
catering to the feminine mind for
many years. That Is not very CON-
plimentary; neither is It fIattery. A
man who cannot say anything good
of women In general cannot have a
very high opinion Of them. On the
other hand, one who has very poor
opinion had better not express It.
Mr.. Box has placed himself In very
invidious position.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The ambitions of soms young men
to secure a college education is un.
prscedented. Two hundred and sixty
seven of Cornell college students,
find means of some kind or other to
help them through course of study.
Their occupations range from shovel
ing snow to turning out machine
poetry. 1t would prove interesting to
know the after results, when turned
upon the world. They must be Of the
stuff that show results. Their endea-
vors are worthy Of the highest re-
ward.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The sugar trust Is trying to single
out a man who will bear the brunt
of the wrong supposedly done by that
corporation of sweets. The fellow
claims he would rather 90 over to
the government side of the case. In
that case he certainly must know
something Of the crookedness, be-
licvins, maybe, that he will i'm
mune were he to turn In his evil
dence for the government.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Thomas F. Walsh, owner Of the
Camp Bird mine, Of this state, is GER
tainIy climbing the social stair in
Washinton, judging the guests gather
ed at a dinner lately given by him
at the Capital. Lords and Dukes and
others thought It worth while to
grace the occasion not forgetting
John Hays Hammond. Well, Thomas
has the money.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The doughty auditor of the state
will take over part of the function
Of the governor in message he
hopes to send to the legislature con-
veying his ideas as to the necessity
for certain remedial measures of prac
ticaI benefit to the state. Mr.. kens-
han may be a little previous in his
preroeative as governor, but If he
makes no worse mistake than this
he may yet ensconse himself in the
gubernatorial seat.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

According to the United States
forestry seriee, It is no crime to cut
evergreen trees for Christmas. II it
we're, this conservation business is
certainly starting early. What with
taking away the noise and bang Of the
Fourth Of July and the suppression
of the Christmas tree, the youngsters
Of the nation will soon be in open re-
beIlion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The Pueblo chieftain notes with
pride that Pueblo is likely to be one
of the principal points on the Gould
system of railroads, and will be the
key to the east and west on its trans
continental lines. May the hope be
realized. Railroad recognition of a
towns importance is indicative of
prosperity. PusbIo's advancement is
a gain to the state.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

David Starr Jordan is very pictures
que on paper. He has long been say
ing some more and 1t tends toward
the necessity Of every man receiving
college education, adding, if Lin
coin were young man and living to-
day he would be found in come COL
Iege preparing for the strenuous
things that are part and parcel Of
these days. The past and present is
ever an unsettled question, as to
the difference In moral, material and
economic conditions. The now must
be satisfying. No looking backward.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

A Denver minister in a recent SER
mon said the world is growing worse.
An eminent statesman lately said
the world Is growing better. This
divergence Is something the lay mind
will ponder for a long time. One
would think the preacher should ex-
press the latter statement and the
statesman the former. But the fact
remains and more Is the pity for the
charity should come from him who
has been educated to teach the SEN
timent Of brothery love and affec-
tion. In the nearness Of Christmas
is sermon filled with the fruits Of
satisfaction to those who rsverently
believe with Christ that to love one's
enemies Is a divine instinct and to
hate them--weIi, one must be devoid
Of the feeling Of love.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The naval official who allowed his
vessel to run on a mud bank in the
Delaware river few hours after
starting on an important mission to
South America ought not to be Gen.
sured. 1t is up to the committee of
congress, who make appropriations
for dredging navisabIe rivers, to see
that they are properly improved.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Here is the president of an insur-
ance company advocating control Of
insurance companies by congress.
Possibly the New York state laws on
insurance do not suit the gentleman.
He evidently hopes the United States
statutes on the subject of insurance
will be more lenicnt.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

the thirteen northwestern railroads
has been something of blow to the
wheat pit of Chicago. If nothing
more serious results, the strike
would seem to be a good thing.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

1t was reported that King Alfonso,
of Spain, had intended entering the
lists in the yacht contest for the
Americans cup. Troubles at home
have compelled him to desist from
such action. It is probably just as
we'll. Alfonso may need the money.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Attorney G. w. Forman has filed
suit in the district court against the
city of Central for s44,5O0 for alleged
false imprisonment. The matter will
come up at the January session of
court. This is the suit Forman
threatened to bring when the city
failed to liquidate a bill he sent the
officials two months ago.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The foolish circulation of a plot to
assassinate John D. Rockefeller is
on par with the many other refuted
freaks that occasionally come to the
surface through the Vaccinations Of
irresponsibes. What amount of good
would result from his demise? Let
him live. He Is making restitution.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

One Of the owners Of the famous
marble quarries Of Italy thinks Colo
RADIO has quality of marble equal If
not superior to the best found else
where. This ought to boom the arti-
Gle and become marbler,mile stone
to mark the future progress Of the
industry.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Mrs. Allen r. Read, who threaten
ed to dynamite Mrs. Genevieve
c. Phipps of Denver has been in
carecrated in the Canon City pene-
tentiary. Her latest utteranee is to
the effect that she is now compare
lively happy and resigned. It is a
wonder she did not seek this seques-
tration sooner.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Professor Giddines, of Columbia
university, would have the state con-
fiscate the property of corporations
where they were Indifferent to the
law. Like a great many assertions
coming from college professors, this
is on par with most-a very aiddy
assertion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

If the reeaIeitrants were to spscIfy
their grievance against what they
call Aldrlehlsm, they might have a
following outside Of congress-. Guess
its a matter Of ambition. As Bacon
says they wish to drag down where
they themselves may rise.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Senator Moses e. Clapp, of Mime
sofa, is championins the cause of
Senator La Toilette. An audience
cheered fifteen minutes Moses deeIa-
ration that La FoIIette would never
be wiped off the map. This is the
first intimation that the gentleman
from Minnesota occupied SO much
space.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The "Denver Prosperity Board" is
the name Of new organization in
the metropolis. Membership is limited
to those whose investments repre-
sent 100000. This beats the New
York four hundred for exolusiveness.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

As a choice between turkey for
dinner on Thanksgiving and their
liberty, Trinidad prisoners choose the
latter. Thus is the old saw, of don't
know which side their bread is but
tered, Is reversed.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Probably the gentleman In the
state auditors office would rather
be right than know the law on tho
conduct Of his office.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

There will be one flying machine
man less. He has given up the busi-
ness because his bride thinks more
Of him as a land animal than a bird.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

It is a little singular that a man
connected with the Sunshine mission
in Denver should commit suicide.
Probably there were too many dark
days for him.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

An Indian in the southern part Of
the state killed man and then rob-
bed him. civiIlzing, the red man is
beginning to tell on the aborigines.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Insurance against unemployment is
scheme being tried in Scotland. It
should work out all right If every
member were conscientious, but that
quality of perfection is sadly lacking
in these seemingly degenerate days.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

A purse of s1o1, 900 has been held
up for which Jeffries and johnson
will fight near San Francisco on
July 4th, 1910. 1t is presumed the one
thousand dollars over the one hun
doctor best able to patch up the men
after the fight.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Senators Piles and Flint are of the
opinion they are too poor to longer
remain United States senators. Does
that mako the remainder all rich
men?
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Pat sheedy, who was willing to be
known as a great gambler, died In
New York recently. He was called
and he passed In his checks.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Jewellery valued at 100000 was
stolen from woman guest at a hotel
in New York. Anyone, from vanity,
making meritrieious display Of such
fortune in bawbIes deserves such
loss.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

Dr.. Cook, the explorer, Is suffering
from a nervous breakdown. One Of
the penalties sensitive person must
pay for fame.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

A police inspector of Chicago was
recently found guilty Of accepting
money from improper persons in his
police district. Never commit the Of
fense Of being found out.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1909

BY the explosion Of some saIve a
Denver man was killed. Thought salve
was healing, not killing.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The transcontinentaI balloon route
is being laid out. Cheyenne is pre-
pairing station In anticipation of
making that place stop-over In BAL
Ioonaties.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

The County physician Of Denver
says more single mon than married
appeal for help. That looks as II the
women folk were good providers.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

A buggy whip free with each rs
cent package OF Seneca Stock pow
der at the Palace Pharmacy.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16

II Denver should be made "dry"
town there will be lot Of good cid
liquors that may be had cheap.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
Call for Warrants.

Parties holding registered warrants
issued by the City OF Central mark
ed Water" dated prior to October
1st. 1907, and bearing any number
below 1859, or registered warrants Is
sued by the City Of Central marked
"City" and dated prior to November
1st. 1907, and bearing any number
below 1853, are requested to present
the same for payment on or before
Saturday, January 18th, 1910. Inter
est on said warrants will cease on
that date.
M. J. LEAHY,
City Treasurer.
Dated at Central City. Colorado,
December 10th, 1909.
First pub. Dec. 10th; last Jan. 13, 10.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
FLOR ASHBAUGH.

Mr.. Thompson's letter in reply to
the above will be published next
week.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
M. J. LEAHY,
New Officers.

Gdlpin Camp No. 1872, M. w. of
A., held their annual election of of.
ficers Tuesday evening and the fol-
lowing were elected for the ensuing
term
Counsel-R. L. Hedden.
Adviser-H. d. Hamor.
Banker-C. F. Schmidt.
Clerk-E. F. Warren.
Escort-Newton Rugg.
Watchman-Nels. Olson.
Sentry-H. o. Brubaker.
Physician-Dr. Saunders.
Manager l year-Dr. R. e. Nc
Kenzie.
Manager 3 years.. ]. Naughton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18

In instructive, amusing and sane
manner. Everybody come to Grants
Pass. The Commercial Club invites
you and will treat you royalty,
River Sports.
Swimming Races---100 yards, LIST
and 2nd prizes, open to all; so
yards, 1st and 2nd prizes, open to
all. Long distance under water, 1st
prize.
Best Dive-14 years and over 2
prizes; under IA years 1st prize.
Tub Race-1st and End prizes.
Canoe Race--1st and End prizes.
Boat Race (fisherman's class) -
all. Longest distance under water,
1st prize.
Field Sports.
Running Race-l00 yards dash,
prizes; 220 yards dash, prizes,
I Running Broad Jump prizes.
Running High Jump prizes.
Hop, Step and Jump prizes.
Putting Shot, prizes.
Throwing Heavy Weight prizes
Relay Race mile for teams ol
four, 1st prize for team.
Burrow Race prizes.
Creased Pig
Prizes will be offered for al
classes OF horses that participate II
the parade.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
NEW MINING COMPANY ORGAN
lied ON GOOD PROPERTY
IN GALICE MINING DISTRICT
Heliable and Experienced Men Will
Have Charge of the New
Corporation.

A new corporation of considerable
prOmise has been organized in Grants
Pass called the Old Glory Mining
Company, with G. l.. Mangum as
president, William Stock, vice-presi-
dent, and e. r. Mangum, secretary
and treasurer. The property is
Quartz and is located on Silver Creek,
twenty miles west of Galice, in the
Vicinity of the recent rich discovery
ok BRAZIL and Robinson on the same
rrcek. The property consists of four
lode and two placer claims and it is
very rich in gold. 1t Is claimed that
there is $250,000 worth of quartz
available without sinking on the vein.
The company has started three tun-
uels on the property and will do
development work as fast as possible.
There is a good trail from Galice
which leads to the point where work
has been commenced and the COM
pany will at once try to induce other
mine owners to join them in making
q good road out of this trail. The
company in their prospectus make
the following important statement:
1.-TWO hundred and fifty million
dollars have been taken out of the
mines of Siskiyou, Del Norte, jack
son and Josephine counties and we
believe that "Old Glory" is one Of
the very best mines In this entire dis
trIct. The officers of this company
have been mining In this part of the
Pacific Coast for many years and
have resided in Grants Pass since
1895 and offer as references both
banks and every reputable business
firm in this place"
The Courier can add that the or
ganizers of the Old Glory are well
known in Grants Pass and they are
thoroughly reliable. This is another
rich property discovered in the Galice
mining district and 1t can be said
that all that is needed to make the
new mine a big producer is trans
portation. This mine will help to
{ Bring a railroad which has been so
much needed by other properties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18

of July" is all you hear on the
streets, at the hotels and in the
homes. The committees are all well
in hand with their work and the
details of the program are being car
ried out to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
That the three days celebration
will be a big success is plain to every
body who may come in contact with
any OF the committee. They are
working with but single purpose
in view and that Is to give the people
of both city and county the best
Fourth of July celebration that
Southern Oregon has ever enjoyed.
With this purpose in view everything
has been organized on grand ale.
The pony races have been ar
ranged to include the best running
stock to be found on the ranches for
40 miles around. Owners OF this
class of racing stock are invited to
bring In their horses and win II they
can. Everybody will have a chance
and may the best horse be the first
under the wire. A Roosevelt square
deal" is guaranteed every time, and
don't you forget Il.
Commencing on Saturday morning
there will be something going on all
the time up to the closing hour Mon
day night. OF course, the all i'm
portant thing will be the big parade
which will be led by two brass bands
and will be composed of people from
all parts Of the county. In line there
will be many amusing features. the
management having determined to
equal. II not excel, any circus parade
ever pulled off at the county seat
Those who like to laugh and who car
enjoy a good thing should be on hand
and witness this grand pageant mad,
up OF men, women. horses. mules anC
chariots OF all sorts provided for The
occasion. The committee having thli
parade in charge are determined tina
the multitude shall be pleased.
Ball games will take place boil
on Saturday and Monday Thes
games will be first class and the fin
est events in their line.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18

Importance arranged for was the en-
gaging of the Central Point band and
ball team.
DR.. j. Whitcomb Brougher, of
Portland. was engaged to speak at
the Sunday exercises. He is one of
the most forceful speakers in the
west and it will be we'll worth while
for citizens to travel many miles to
hear him.
The committee on sports were au-
thorized to proceed with the program
as outlined elsewhere in these
columns.
Prizes were arranged for all con-
tests, every feature of the program
as heretofore outlined is being ar
ranged and many additional contests
are being organized, 1t is particular
ly desired by the committee that all
who wish to enter for the various
races and contests will do so as
speedily as possible.
Invitations will be sent out by the
secretary to all of the citizens at
Central Point to accompany their
band and ball boys to this big cele-
bration. Jacksonville will also send
over a large delegation, including
their ball team for one of the games.
In fact, everybody in Southern Ore
gon will be invited to join with us
in celebrating the National holiday
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
Announcement.

wish to announce that on July /,
I intend to enter into the real estate
Business with main office either in
Merlin or Woodville, and with a
branch office in Grants Pass.
1t is my intention to adopt some
new methods for the exploiting Of
our locality. will undertake to
work on the plan of going out after
business instead OF waiting for busi-
ness to come to me.
1t will be my plan to advocate the
subdividing of all our outlying
cheap lands into 20 acre tracts, not
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
OLD PLUVIUS VISITS
THE ENTIRE VALLEY
The Rain So Long Withheld Comes
as TueNaky; i'm Grateful
Showers.

Old Pluvius visited the thirsty
earth on Tuesday afternoon and
evening and gave the ground soak
ing to the depth of from six or more
inches. Even the dryest and hard
est places were watered down half
foot or more. The rain came late
in the season for early crops, but
apples, pears, peaches and grapes
were benefited to the extent of thous-
ands of dollars. II was certainly
glorious rain for which all classes
were made glad and the dry earth
showed its appreciation by drinking
up every drop of the moisture that
fell.
Many persons were despondent
over the unfavorable conditions and
the general lack of rain, but others
felt confident that the much needed
moisture would come in time to save
the fruit crop. Some resorted to
prayer and these were rewarded to
the fullest extent, for in answer to
their petitions the rain fell alike
on the just and the unjust, and there
was much rejoicing among people
ally.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
fives, tens, nor 40s, as believe one
family can keep a twenty acre tract
in a high state of cultivation.

fives, tens, nor 40s, as believe one
family can keep twenty acre tract
in a high state of cultivation.
| wish to solicit more especially
the business of property owners who
will sell their lands at reasonable
price; prices that can subdivide and
sell in twenty acre tracts at from
SIS. to $50 per acre.
Within the past few months have
spent considerable time looking over
our outlying districts and l find
that there is at least 100000 acres
OF brush lands, which, owing to soil
and climatic conditions, are especi-
ally adapted to the growth of Tokay
grapes, pears, apples, peaches, cher
ries and all kinds of berries, which
If planted to such fruit would pay
their owners from 800 to $500 per
acre annually. And If these 100000
acres were cut into 20 acre tracts and
family residing on and cultivating
each tract the population of our
county would be doubled; the values
of the taxable property would also
be doubled, thus lessening the taxes
on other properties. The business
of our county would be quadrupled
by thus quadrupling our resources.
It will be my plan to settle these
remote districts with people who will
become bona fide settlers and will
clear and plant these lands to fruit.
1t is useless to hope for success
in this undertaking without the
hearty cooperation of the business
and resident people of Grants Pass,
Merlin and Woodville, together with
our farmers and fruitgrowers, which
I hereby respectfully solicit.
Temporarily will continue to oc-
cupy my present offices, 10 and IL
Masonic Temple, Grants Pass, Ore.
w. B. SHERMAN.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
COMMITTEES ARE DOING GOOD
WORK ALL ALONG THE LINE
GREAT DAY IS PROMISED
The Commercial Club Is Determined
to Make this Celebration an
Unqualified Success.

The live Fourth of July Commit
tees have been hard at work getting
all things in readiness for the day
we celebrate-the birthday of Ameri-
can liberty. They are determined to
provide entertainment of high
class nature for the people of jose
phine county and all others who may
come within our gates. "The Fourth
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18

Two firms take big space this week
TO tell OF special sales The Golden
Rule has a June clearance eale be-
ginning June 10; and the II. l.. Coe
Co have a full page OF bargains for
the 4th. Many other interesting ad.
vertisements will be found In this
Issue.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-18
Goddess Of Liberty Contest.


The magnificent Grants Pass
float exhibited at the Rose show
at Portland is 10 be returned for our
Fourth OF July celebration and a
voting contest Is to be conducted to
determine what handsome young
lady Is TO adorn the float as Goddess
OF Liberty. As an incentive, in ad-
dition TO the honor. the committee
will give n magnificent diamond
ring to the winner OF the contest.
II. T. McKINSTRY,
w. +. HORN,
HERMAN HORNlNG,
Committee.