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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
A HOT FINISH

The campaign closed here Monday
evening with socialist meeting in
the Orpheum. The cult is not strong
i'll this place, but on the eve of cleo
tion, and from the fact that a towns
man was to speak, l.. w. Barnes,
socialist candidate for sheriff, there
was the largest turn out that has at
tended political meeting in town this
year. The socialist candidate for the
legislature was also present, and at
the end of the speaking it was the con-
census of opinion that a mistake had
been made in naming the candidates.
IL forensic ability is any recommends
ton for legislative honors then Barnes
should have been the candidate for
that office. He surprised his acquaint-
ances who heard him by his fluency
and ease of speech. Few of them were
aware that Mr.. Barnes has had ex-
perience as stump speaker. He has
taken hand and contributed his
voice to Whirlwind campaigns in Sea-
tile and elsewhere, and hence is not
troubled with stage fright before an
audience. His talk had it's effect, too,
as was witnessed by the size of the
vote he received in this precinct Tues
day. In the county he ran ahead of
the socialist candidate for congress,
and carried several precincts over his
republican and democratic competit-
ors. In Ellemeham precinct the vote
on sheriff was Stark 9, Thorp IS, and
Barnes IS.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
July and August. The adjustment
was made and Mr.. Hedger was re-
quested to present his bill

July and August. The adjustment
was made and Mr.. Hedger was re-
quested to present his bill
Certain citizens of the town of Oro
Vile asked that the water mains be
extended from point opposite lot II
OF block SO to point about opposite
lot in block 20. On motion this mat.
ter was referred to the water COM
mittee.
On motion the bill of J. A. Spencer
for labor on park was laid on the
table for adjustment
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid:
e. R. Hoose, salary and postage
$3.50; S. r. Case, salary, $75; A. S.
Pratt, labor on water works, $21.3S;
w. H. Weisgerber labor on water
works, SIS; o. w. MCLEAN, labor on
water works, SIS; John Collins, labor
on water works, $55.SS; Walter Allen,
labor on water works, $24; Sam Kaser,
labor on water works, $36.3S; First
National bank, assigned by Walter AL
len, labor on water works, $19.S8; l..
Gardiner, spreading gravel $1625;
Perry Blackler, hauling gravel, $52.65;
Washington Motor Car Co., engine re-
pairs, 50; G. M. Rayburn, labor on
engine, repairs, SO; H. j. Desmond,
supplies water works, 5000; Similka-
meen Power Co., power, light, and re-
pairs on motor, $14755 Gazette Pub
fishing Co., printing, $10.25; j. F. Sam
son, police justice fees, $13.7O; Ed.
l.undstrum, witness fees, 1920; Crane
&. Co., supplies water works, $3.50;
Crane & Co., supplies for water works,
$3.50; Crane & Co., supplies for water
works. $131.57; A. F.. Schultz, freight
and drayage, $76.43; Standard Oil Co.,
oil, $13.93; Oroville Commercial Co.,
oil, $51.72; c. E. Jotuston, horse hire,
$3.75; Fairbanks Morse, supplies for
engine, $72.97; Hughes & Co., supplies
for water works, s127.19; Shaw &
Borden, books, $27.20.
On motion council adjourned.
e. R. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
OROvILLE. WASH, NOVEMBER s, 1914
REMOVAL ACCOMPLISHED

From the returns received up to the
present time of going to press county
seat removal carried by rs per cent
of the vote cast. A number of smaller
precincts are to hear from, but they
will only increase the lead. This re-
suit was attained with even Omak, in
the sulks, throwing the preponderance
OF it's vote to Conconully. In their
hearts every voter in Omak really de-
sired removal. 1t is the largest pre-
cinct i'll the county, and had the vot-
crs followed their inclination the vote
in favor of removal would have reach
ed so per cent of the total vote cast.
One can not help feeling sympathy for
property owners in Conconully, yet
removal had to take prace some time.
Conconully is off the line of travel, it
is difficult to reach the pIace and there
is no hope for rail transportation in
the future. The pei pie of that place,
had they cast about to learn the trend
of public opinion, must have realized
that the change was bound to come
about at this time. Sentiment in fav-
CT of removing the seat of county gov
ernment to the railroad was over
whelming, and that even small num-
Der of votes were cast for Conconully
was owing to the energetic campaign
carried on by the people of that place,
and the support of one or two pre-
cincts where gain was expected by
heading off removal at this time. Re-
moval would have taken place six
years ago had it not been for a mis-
take made at the last moment by the
residents of Riverside. Had Mr.. Stru-
BILE, then editor of the Argus, remained
al home and made no speeches River
side would be the county seat today.
Oroville got busy and swung the tide
of victory. For helping Conconully
Oroville made enemies who have never
forgiven the people or the place, and
did not win a single friend, not even
Conconully. Since that memorable
campaign the sentiment for removal
has been growing, became more in
tense when the railroad was complet-
ed down the valley, and at last cry
stalled on Okanogan. Nothing could
have been done or said that would
have stemmed the flood. The end
had been ordained. Conconully put
up the best fight it could under the
circumstances, but it was half heart
ed. That bone of contention has been
eliminated. May it prove to be for
tunate decision for the taxpayer.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
WANTED-A BIG HOSPITAL

What Oroville needs is large, mod
ernly appointed, conveniently located
Independent hospital This statement
is not intended in the remotest degree
as a reflection upon the two hospitals
already in operation here, at either
one of which a patient can receive
the best of attention and most skill
full treatment. The point to be con-
veyed is that strictly modern brick,
or concrete, structure of large size,
planned and designed solely for hos
pital purposes surrounded with ample
grounds, with such auxiliary buildings
as are necessary, such as barn, Ice
l5use, ETC., should be erected in this
place. 1t should be a public hospital
in the sense that any physician could
take a patient into it and have charge
Of the treatment. The building should
be erected by an individual, or COM
pany, in which physicians would have
no monetary interests, and it would
pay a good interest on the investment.
There is not better located town for
such an institution in eastern Wash
ington. There is large surrounding
country, we'll settled, without such a
convenience within reach. That a
large hospital would be constantly tax
ed to capacity is shown by the appli-
cations received for entry into the ones
of limited accommodations now in
operation here. During the week one
of these institutions has been full to
the limit, with applications coming in
for rooms. A large majority of these
cases come from out of town. If a
strictly tirst-class hospital were built
here no case within radius of many
miles would go anywhere else for
treatment, as there are two doctors
here perfectly capable of doing any
kind of surgery, or treating any dis
case. There is no desire to profit by
the misfortunes of others but misfor-
tunes come to peole that require their
seeking the care and treatment provid-
ed in a modern hospital, and their
coming into hospital brings to the
town in which the hospital is located
much business that would not other
wise be secured. The business men
OF Oroville should take under consid-
Grafton this suggestion of construct
| ing large general hospital in this
place, and if it appeals to them favor
ably join together in consultation to
devise some ways and means to supply
the want. AS stated above it would
be an investment that would pay in
more ways than one, in the business
it would create, directly and indirect
ly. and a fair return on the cost OF
| building in rental. 1t is an enter
prise into which the element OF
chance does not enter.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
A GREAT PROSPECT

Saturday e. S. Campbell was eXhib-
iting glass jar containing small frag-
ments of quartz literally alive with
free gold. This gold bearing quartz
came from the old Reco mining prop
erty, located near Chesaw, of which
much has been heard OF in the past.
The Reco is one of the Oldest of the
many locations in the Chesaw district,
and has been worked in perfunctory
way for years. No systematic effort
has ever been made to thoroughly ex-
plore the immense quartz dyke that
constitutes the chief attraction of the
property. Probably this superficial ex-
ploration was more largely due to a
lack of means to carry on operations
than from any lack of confidence on
the part of the owners. What was
done in the way of development did
not tend to make a uine in the sense
siderable excitement was created in
mining circles by the opening up of
stringers on the Reco containing free
gold. Assays ran into the hundreds.
But assays were not necessary to es-
tablish the value of the strike, as the
richness of the ore was plainly evil
dent to the eye. The find created rath-
er an eXtravagant idea of the value of
the property in the minds OF the own
ers. Several persons made advances
with the object of purchasing or bond
ing, but the price at which the mine
was held was out of reach of invest
Ors, who necessarily always take the
long chance in buying prospects. Re-
Gently Mr.. Campbell, who from his
years of experience as an operating
miner is qualified to pass judgment
upon mining property in whatever
stage of development it may be, visit
ed the Reco and made a thorough eX-
animation of the claims. He was very
much pleased with the showing and
presented flattering proposal to the
owners, which was accepted. Mr..
Campbell states that the Reco is an
attractive proposition for a company
of large capital and it is only by
means of the initial investment of
large capital that 1t can be made a
producing mine. There is a dyke of
quartz several hundred feet wide, all
carrying gold, and this dyke is cut
here and there with rich stringers
from one inch to a foot in width
carrying free gold. He says if this
dyke averages only So to the ton it is
one of the great mines of the country
and he feels satisfied that it will hold
that average or better. Mr.. Campbell'e
aim is to interest large capital and
work the property on a scale that will
pay, and pay big. Fe considers it one
Of the most attractive mining invest
ments he has ever seen on the coast
and he has been on the coast many
years and has seen many, if not all, O.
| the most attractive mines in operation
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
NJ. E. SERVICES

Bulletin of the Methodist Episcopal
church for the coming week. Sunday
services-Sunday school with its corps
OF efficient teachers and growing
school at 10, is an interesting place to
be, come with the children. Rev.
Remey will preach at II. Junior
League at p. N The Epworth
League at $50. The Sunday evening
service will be one that you will en-
joy. The Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. Starrett, Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday evening prayer meeting and
choir practice. Strangers are cord
tally welcomed at any and all of these
services.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
A PUBLIC SALE

J. H. Edwards advertises by poster
an auction sale of household furni-
ture at his home near the Similka-
meen bridge, in the south part of
town, at l o'clock Saturday afternoon,
November Z. 1t is the intention of
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards to go to Ore
gon Immediately after the sale, and
they will spend the winter in the Will
lamette valley, near Portland. Mr..
and Mrs. Edwards are among the old
est residents of the north part of the
county, and they will carry with them
the best wishes of large number of
friends who trust they will find their
way back to the Okanogan in the
spring.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
FAR BACK IN THE HERETOFORE

An old home paper, the Warsaw,
Qlls.), Bulletin, has been running a
column for long time under the
heading of I'm Days Beyond Recall"
giving the history of the early days of
that pretty, quaint and ancient little
city, occupying a picturesque location
on bluffs overlooking, the Mississippi
river. In the last issue of the bulle-
tin the following item appears:
March 27, 1S6S.-Frank M. Dallam
announces that he would continue the
publication of the bulletin. CAT that
time Frank M. Dallam, son Of the late
editol~ was a mere 'ad in his nine
teenth year. He continued to con-
duct the paper until the spring of
1875, and in October or that year went
to California. He conducted a news
paper at Haywards, Cal, for several
years, then went to Spokane Falls,
Wash, where he established the Re-
view, and subsequently was connect
ed with several newspapers in that
state, being now 10 cated at Oroville,
where he is publishing the Gazette.')
1t may be added that at the time the
editor of the Gazett took charge of
the Bulletin, after the death of his
father in March, 1868, he had already
served apprenticeship in the print
shop, from newsboy up for ten years,
setting his first type in 1858, or 1859
on the old Quincy (Ills.), Republican
a short lived evening daily that was
consolidated with the Quincy Whig, a
publication still in existence. Some
/ time prior to his taking hold of the
Bulletin he Joined the Typographical
Union, at Quincy, and was probably
the youngest member of that organi.
zation in Illinois at that time. When
| you come to think about it all that
happened some years ago, and it makes
the writer feel that he has pretty neal
reached the last lap in this race Of
life.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of the meeting of the town
council of OrOville, Wash, November
2. 1914.
Present-Mayor Grubb, Councilmen
Beale, Murray, Pourtales and Blackler.
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved as read.
The application of NJ. H. Mahoney
for retail liquor license was read
and motion was made and carried that
the license be granted. Yeas-Beale,
Murray, Pourtales and Blackler. Noes
none.
c. C. Hedger then appeared before
the council in the matter of adjusting
the service charge for the months of
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
$50
CHANGING THEIR TUNE

1t is screaming joke to note how
anxious residents of portions of the
county profess to be for a division of
the county, when it is remembered
how the same people have fought
division for years. If these people
were really honest they would have
stood for division when division was
possible. Now the larger populated
counties frown down any suggestion
of division, and it is almost impossible
to secure a new county
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
FULLY ORGANIZED

Last Saturday was an epoch in the
annals of Masonry in Oroville, for on
that evening Aurora lodge, No. 202,
f & A. NJ, was duly constituted by
Grand Master VIM. J. Sutton of Chen
ey, assisted by Harry ]. Kerr, A. l..
Smth, H. A. Armstrong, c. NJ. David
son and Chas. A. Johnson, of Okano-
gan. The ceremonies were participat-
et in by a full attendance of members
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06

Chadwick, Crow and Holcomb re-
ceived handsome majorities in this pre-
cinct for supreme judges. Judge
Chadwick's support was especially
flattering.
The next trouble for the citizens of
this place is the municipal election
that comes off the first Tuesday in De-
cember, and that is not very far away.
The town election and the school cleo
ton, where the officials elected re-
ceive no salaries, and there are more
kicks than thanks, more interest CEN
ters and more hard feelings are en-
gendered than at any other election
held. Would it not be a good plan
this year to meet in mass convention,
name men for the several positions
to be filled, stick to the nomination
and have at least one local election
pass off pleasantly. 1t would be such
a happy change from the regular or
der of things that the community
would heartily enjoy it.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES

Sunday school at 10 a. M, come and
help in the work. Regular church ser
vice at / a. m. Union service in this
church at 1880. Mr.. Chandler will
preach morning and evening Music
by the choir. A cheerful church home.
You are welcome.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
RESULTS In OROVILLE

ElectlOn udy pdSSeu ol Neiy quioli9
in Oroville, and from all outward and
visible signs very little work was be-
ing done for individual candidates.
The hackers of the dry measure work
ed faithfully, and probably there was
electioneering for tavorites on the
side. but in the main there was none
of the excitment that usually accom-
panies elections of so much moment.
The vote polled was unusually heavy,
there being 235 ballots cast in Oroville
precinct No. /, almost up to the full
registration. The following is the
vote in detail:
County seat removal-For Okano-
gan, 235; for Omak 1; for Conconully
"A.
Initiative No. 3-For 1853; against
147.
Initiative No. 6-For 81; against
172.
Initiative No. For 54; against
1873.
Initiative No. S-For SO; against
165.
Initiative No. 9-For 1O1; against
146.
Initiative No. 1O-For S4; against
16S.
Initiative No. 19-For II; against
1872.
Referendum No. 1-For 80; against
213.
Referendum No. 2-For AT; against
1856.
Constitutional amendment-For So;
against 1879.
REPUBLICAN TICKET
For United States senator-Wesley
l. Jones 145.
Representative in congress-Harry
Rosenhaupt 119.
State representatives,. A. Black
Ter 211.
Sheriff-Harry e. Stark 1863.
Auditor-F. A. Granger 174.
Clerk-M. e. Mcclure 1877.
Treasurer-E. c. Quackenbush 172.
Prosecuting attorney - Chas. A.
Johnson 152.
Engineer-Geo. J. Gardiner 236.
Commissioner first district-Hugh
Miller 159.
Commissioner third district. H.
Green 113.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
United States senator-W. w. Black
113.
Representative to congress-C. c.
Dill 131.
State representative-A. j. Nickle
sc.
Sheriff-Cyrus f. Thorp IS.
Auditor-Harry w. Clifford 1922
Clerk-W. E. Gamble 112.
Treasurer-F. N. Iones 10S.
Prosecuting attorpey-A. J. O'Con-
nor 1873.
Assessor-P. H. Pinkston 104.
Superintendent of schools-Georg
ian Donald 100.
Engineer-Galen H. Wheeler GA.
Commissioner first district-M. p.
Larkin IS.
Commissioner third district-F. E.
Mitchell 100.
SOCIALIST TICKET
United States senator-Adam II.
Barth "a.
Representative in congress-. c.
Harkness "a.
State representatives.. l.. Free
man 81.
Sheriff.. w. Barnes SO.
Assessor-R. Fl. Massie "a.
Commissioner first district-Geo. NJ
Plumb %.
PROGRESSIVE TICKET
United States senator-Ole Hanson
13.
Representative in congress-Thomas
Corkery 10.
Commissioner first district-Rod-
ney c. Dodge 1.
:. PROHIBITION TICKET ......
United States senator-A. S. Cation 4
Representative in congress-F. II.
Flanders 2.
JUDICIARY TICKET
Non Partisan
Judges of the supreme court-Ste-
phen ]. Chadwick 17S; Herman D.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-11-06
JUDICIARY TICKET
Nom Partisan

Judges of the supreme court-Ste-
phen ]. Chadwick 17S; Herman d.
Crow 144; Edgar G. Mills sc; o. R.
Holcomb 144; John E. Humphries TO-;
Wm II. Pemberton 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-14
London Hopes for a Repetition
Of Jena Victory
Which Was Won by French 1O8
Years Ago Today.
CENSORSHIP Is STILL SEVERE
War Offices Report Fighting,
but Do Not Say Where.
Vienna Tells of Victories Over
the Russians.
AUSTRIlNS MlSSING TROOPS
For a Supreme Effort to Crush
the Servians.
All of Gen. Won Kluck's Efforts
Have Been Repulsed.
AuSTRIlNS MASSING TROOPS
For q Supreme Effort to Crush
the Servians.
All of Gen. Won Kluck's Efforts
Have Been Repulsed.

London, Oct. 14-There is hope in
London today that the anniversary OF
the battle Of Jena, in which the French
gained victory over the Prussians
and Saxons, just 10S years ago today.
may be celebrated along both battle
fronts by events recalling thi- great and
decisive struggle, but whatever the out
come only the briefest reports are re-
ceived Of what Is now transpiring in
Belgium, in France and in Russian Po-
land.
The latest French official communi-
cation declares there Is nothing to re-
port except an advance in the region
of Berry-Au-Bac. while Petrograd gives
out the cryptic statement that warlike
operations continue to develop along the
Vistula and San rivers as far as
Przemysl and further south as far as
the Dneister. A great battle along this
front may even now be Under way and
in any event it cannot be long post
poned.
Vienna reports that the Austrian Of
fensive continues successful north and
south of Przemysl and that Jaroslau,
an important fortress taken by Rus
slams several weeks ago, has been re-
occupied by the Austrians. A dispatch
from Nish, Servia relates that acting
on the instructions Of the German gem
eral staff, Austria has concentrated on
the banks of the Drina the greatest
army yet sent against Servia in a final
and supreme effort to crush that coun-
try. Fierce skirmishes already have
been reported between outposts and a
big battle is said to be imminent.
Stubborn Fighting Reported.
Nearer home news of military oper-
ations Is even more meager than ir
the eastern area. Stubborn fighting II
reported at - (name deleted by
censor), and 1t is claimed that all the
efforts Of General Won Kluck to smash
the allies left have been repulsed
General Won Kluck is the commander
of the German right wing.
In the Baltic the German fleet IL
showing unusual activity. Submarine,
or torpedo boat. according to the
Berlin announcement, recently sank a
Russian cruiser at a point distant two
days steaming from their base, and 8
great German squadron flying the FLAG
of Prince Henry Of Prussia is today
reported cruising about the Alamo
islands.
The ferment over the question OF
neutrality of the countries of south
eastern Europe is increasing every
where. An exception Is found in the
TContinued on Page Two.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-14
LOST IN CLOUDS
German Aviator in Fight With
JAp Made Getaway.
When Last Seen He Was 5000
Feet Above Earth.

Toxic, Oct 14.-It was declared Of
fcially In Toxic today that the Amer
lean CONSUL at Tsing-Tau. w. r. Peck,
and a number Of German and Chi
nese women and children are to leave
Tsing-Tau tomorrow. This move is
in fulfllment OF the arrangement re-
Gently concluded for the removal of
all remaining non-combatants from
the German position in Kiao Chow.
An engagement between a German
and japanese aeroplane took place
over Tsing-Tau. Neither aviator was
hurt. The German machine rose to
a height of nine thousand feet and
disappeared in the clouds.
Date Set for Bombartlment.
Pekin, Oct. 14.-According to ad-
vices reaching here from Using Tau
arrangements have been made for the
removal from that. city of w. r. Peck.
the American consul. and ten other
The transfer Of these
people to the Japanese will be made
tomorrow under q white flag. 1t is
understood that the bombardment of
Using Tau by the Japanese will begin
Saturday, October II.