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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Rogue River, 10 miles east OF here.
In addition II will permit the piac-
Ing OF water on some 1890 acres OF
land around the city OF Grants Pass.
The amount OF land In this district
near Rogue River which will be wa
tered this year N about 400 acres.
making n total OF 1900 acres In this
district. The Gold nm project en-
braces some i.200 acres. or making a
grand total OF 2.soo acres In this VI.
entity which viii be benefited.
With the placing OF water upon
this land the Rogue river valley In
this vicinity viii begin 20 bloom into
the garden spot that II was Intended
to he. Water Ia necessary TO the
proper cultivation OF the soil and 10
the successful raising OF crops. There
are thousands Of acres OF land ada.
cent TO the city which water will
make bloom into a paradise.
Statistics furnished by the South
ern Pacific railroad company show
that In 1913 and 1914. $50 carloads
OF hay were shipped into this coun.
~. while during the same years
only 30 cars were exported. The
same ratio prevails over a period
embracing the past Ave years.
y. 3, Bramweli. president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce. states tha,
with irrigation this county should
produce enough alfalfa for It's own
use and be able TO export 1000 car.
loads year. That alfalfa will do
well here ls shown by the fact tha,
at present where irrigation Is used
from four to seven tons are cut "a
the acre every year.
Mr.. Dubuis states that the work
on the project will begin In few
days. and construction will start
Just as soon as all the formalities
can be attended to. The sale OF the
bonds Is a foregone conclusion. for
there are plenty Of markets for them
should they have to be sold In the
open. Securities drawing six per
cent are In great demand all over the
country and the issue OF this dIstrIc,
is considered hrst class.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
ONE CONFEssEs THAT TAKING;
GOLD ~ BETTER THAN HUNT.
ING FOR CHROME ORR
HUNT FOR MEN N PROGRESS
Bandits Who Robbed Boswell Mine
Campcd Nearby for Month Look.
Ing for Opportunity

While the country has been flood
ed with descriptions OF the two men
who robbed the Boswell mine near
Holland Thursday night. no clew has
yet been discovered that would lead
to the arrest OF the bandits.
The Identity OF the two men Is
known. They have been living In
a little shack about mile from the
Boswell claims for the past month.
waiting for an opportunity to "clean
up" when the proper time presented
itself. That they kept close watch
on what was going on is shown by
the opportune time they chose to
make the coupe.
r. Boswell and son we're at their
retnrt In the yard melting down the
paintings Of the past few weeks.
They had about $500 worth of
gold with them In the yard. While
they we're at work. with the yellow
liquid glowing In the retort. the
two men. with handkerchiefs tied
over their mouths. suddenly stepped
out with drawn guns and ordered
the Boswells to throw up their
hands. After they had tied their
victims to tree they proceeded to
pour out the gold and mould 1t into
bars.
About three weeks ago young Bos-
well noticed that one OF the men
had the middle finger on his right
hand cut OF at the second joint
While the gun was being pointed at
him he observed the same finger.
The men claimed to be looking for
chrome. As Boswell was tied to the
tree he asked the man how the
chrome business was.
This beats the HI out OF the
chrome business" he replied.
II is the opinion Of Sheriff Lewis
and Deputy Lister that the men will
go over onto Indian creek and drop
down into Happy Camp in Califor-
mia. They may hide few miles
from the scene OF their crime for a
few days before attempting to travel
much.
The curious part OF the incident
is that the Boswells are the leas,
concerned OF anyone. While they
do not fancy the loss OF $4,000 in
gold. they are more angry than any
thing else and II is to get the par
ties that were so liberal to them
selves that they are after.
The robbers took two slugs worth
$4,000 each. one OF about 1900 and
s400 or $500 worth OF dust. They
overlooked $3.50 in dust near at
hand, and the Joke on them is that
they carried on two bags Of slae
which Is comparatively worthless.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
LONE STAR MINE IS
NOW INCORPORATED

The Lone Star placer mine, locat-
ed IA miles from Rogue River has
been Incorporated. G.. H. McElory.
who has been operating the mine on
a lease for the past year taking over
the majority Of the stock from C. L.
Wickstrom. Mr.. Wickstrom VIII re-
tain an interest and will be vice.
president Of the new company. of
which Mr.. McElroy is president and
manager and Mrs. McElroy is secre-
tary-treasurer.
They are now cleaning up on the
seasons run under the old lease and
preparing for operation under the
new regime. The old channel,
which has long been sought, has
been opened up and streak of pay
dirt 40 feet wide uncovered. Addi-
tional machinery will be installed
and preparations made to operate
on large scale. Some stock will
be sold to raise more capital for
operating expenses.
Mr.. McElroy is also installing
saw mill to cut the 5000. 900 feet
of timber which stands on his land,
part Of which will be used in the
mining operations.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

until further information is given.
AT the same time he sent a tele-
gram to Simon Benson, Of Portland,
state highway commissioner, asking
what aid could be expected. II any.
from the state. Another telegram
was sent to United States Senator
Geo. e. Chamberlain. asking that a
portion Of the fund appropriated for
miscellaneous purposes be applied to
this project.
A meeting Of the board Of direct
ors OF the Chamber Of Commercs
VIII be held Monday morning. st
which time II may be decided TO ask
the business men Of Grants Pass to
contribute towards fund for the re-
pairing Of the road leading out this
way.
The road district through which
this stretch traverses Is in a peculiar
condition. 1t has the longest mile
age in the county. and the state Law
requiring that 10 per cent OF the
money collected in each district be
spent in that district. puts the coun-
ty court in bad hole. The 70 per
cent. or 100 per cent collected in
that district is not suficient, and the
court has difficulty in devisIng means
for supplying the additional amount
necessary.
II is estimated that $1,000 will
place II In shape. And to raise this
amount is the problem OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce. which Is vitally in
terested In securing this prosperity
for this county. The road from the
mine to Oregon mountain is about
six miles long and in very bad re-
pair. The mine Is located in q high
plateau so miles from Waters Greek
at the head Of Patricks creek.
The Uldell and Adams company
which is developing the chrome pro-
perties. are spending at least S36,-
600 Of their own money In build
ing a road out to the county road
and already so men are It work on
(Coutinuod nm p,oa o,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
EMPEROR CHARLES ORDERS
PARLIAMENT DISMISSED

Amsterdam, May emperor
Charles Of Austria has empowered
the Austrian premier to adjourn par
lament and forthwith inaugurated
measures to render impossible the
resumption OF its activities. a vien-
ma dispatch s'ys.
A statement published in Vienna
indicates that the closure OF rarlia-
ment is due to the seriousness Of
the food situation. The statement
says:
1.-THE government will devote its
entire strength to the economic prob
lem and will try to create conditions
required to enable the population to
hold out"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
over $4,000 PROFITS
AVAILABLE TO JOSEPHINE
Vast Development Of Chrome Deposits IN Mountains
Make Possible Large Shipments Through Grants
Pass i Roads are Put in Shape

That Grants Pass is on the verge
OF a great BIT OF mining prosperity
has been known TO a few on the in
side Tor some time. but the matter
became OF public Importance Satur-
day when certain interesting de-
velopments' we're announced. Wheth-
or or not Grants Pass and Josephine
county derives the full benefit OF
these possibilities depends entirely
upon herself and leaders In this
community are working day and
night to bring this about. II sue
cessful. this county will derive some-
thing over $4,000 in the next six
months. or an average OF about y25
Tor every man, woman and child in
this county.
The California Chrome company is
carrying on extensive developments
OF chrome properties in the south
ern part OF this county and the
northern part Of California. satur-
day Martin Uldell. manager OF the
company. met with the officers in
San Francisco to take up the matter
OF shipping the ore. The question to
be decided Is whether the ore will
be shipped out by way OF Waters
Creek and Grants Pass. or on over
the mountain to Crescent City. The
operators are inclined to ship this
way on account OF rail transporta.
tion, which is considered more Ger.
tain. hut the question OF roads Il
one Of the greatest problems. In
fact II is the problem.
The Chamber OF Commerce is let
ting no moss grow on its back while
this matter Is under consideration. II
expects to cooperate with the coun.
ty court to devise ways and means tc
make the roads passable for the
bringing Of the ore this way.
President F. s. Bramwell wired
the board at San Francisco Saturday
morning that the Chamber OF Com.
merce has the matter in hand and
asked them not to make any decision
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
PRES. COMMUTES
DEATH SENTENCES

WASHINGTON, May l.--The presi-
dent has disapproved the sentences
OF four American soldiers to be shot
In France. Privates Sebastian and
Cook were convicted OF sleeping at
sentry posts and were given full par
dons. Privates LeDoyen and Fish
back, for disobeying orders. we're
commuted to three year prison terms
at Ft. Leavenworth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
INDICATIONS foIxr TO GREAT
AusTRo-GERMAN OFFENSIVE
AGAINST ITALY AND ALLIES
ALLIES GAIN N THE. NORTH
Huns About I,eady TO Make Another
Deadly Assault Upon the HIS
Wcst of Mount KENNEL

London, May Vienna dis
patches indicate that the predicted
Teutonic drive against italy may be
about to begin. Indications also
point TO the Germans renewing ma
jor attacks on the French-Belgian
lines.
II Ia announced that Emperor
Charles has left for the 'front.'" pre-
sumably the Austro-Italian front.
Entente airmen have dropped
thousands OF bombs on railroad sta
tions and other targets In France
and Belgium,
On the American front Aviator
Chapman died In combat in which he
destroyed his adversary. both fall
Ing Into German territory.
Great Russia Is rapidly being cut
on from It's former European allies
Finland is almost completely under
the control OF Finnish government
forces and the Germans. The east.
ern coast OF the Black sea is in the
hands Of the central empires. and
the Turks have reached Batoum
Berlin claims that the Germans are
occupying Taganrog at the mouth ol
the River Don In the Cossack terri.
tory and a portion OF the great Don.
etlx coal basin.
The British slightly improved
their positions in minor operations
near Hinges on the southerly Lys
salient. while on the northern front
the French took prisoners In local
enterprises on the Locre sector.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
bad TRAIN WRECK
NEAR kent, Wash.

Kent, WASH. May 4.-William FL
lott, engineer and Roy Crane, fire
man, were killed when the engine,
tender and two express cars OF the
Oregon-Washington Railroad and
Navigation company's southbound
passenger train were derailed and
overturned near here last night,
The passenger cars remained on the
track.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
Turks Arc Defeated

London, May 4.-Turkish forces
In Palestine that crossed the Jordan
Thursday and attacked the British
we're repulsed. The following day
they attacked again with reinforce
ments and were beaten OF with
heavy losses while the British took
314 prisoners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
FUCH LEADS ITALIANS

Paris, May 4.-The military au-
thority OF General Foch. as a result
OF the Italian adhesion, has been ex-
tended to all the western front and
the general now becomes comman-
der-in-chief Of all the allied armies
in the west says Marcel Putin in the
ucho do Paris.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
s. NAMES ON THE
NEW CASUALTY LIST

Washington. May i.--The casual
ty list contained SO names today.
Three were killed In action. Ave
died OF wounds. four OF accidents.
eight OF disease and one missing In
action.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
GERMAN PRISONERS
TRY TO. DIG OUT.

Atlanta. May Am apparent at
tempt at Wholesale delivery Of Ger
man prisoners at TT. Mcpherson was
folled late yesterday when guards
discovered a 5O-foot tunnel leading
from under one OF the prisoners
barracks toward the double wire
fence which lncloses the prison camp.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
signs Point to Drive

British Headquarters, May s.
There is unmistakable signs Of re-
sumption Of the German effort to
force the allied positions on the
hills west OF KENNEL.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
SECY. LANE PREDICTS
FUEL OIL SHORTAGE

Washington. May i.-Secretary OF
the Interior Lane predicted that
ships. railroads and war industries
will be unable to obtain fuel oil af-
ter so days II the leasing bill is not
passed by congress.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
BOMB EXPLOSION
IN CHICAGO JAIL

Chicago, May A bomb ex-
plosion occurred this morning in the
county Jail whene 112 l. w. w. were
held, injuring several prisoners. 1t
is believed to have been part of a
Jail delivery plot.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

The territory between the Adriatic
and the Giudicaria which comes
down Just east OF the Adamello re-
gion and skirts along the west shore
Of Lake Garda, takes In both the
Piave and the northern mountain
fronts, embracing most Of the fight
Ing line practicable for military
operations on a large scale.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
JOSEPHINE Co. IS
WELL OVER THE TOP

Frank G.. Bramwell. chairmaa OF
the third Liberty loan drive In 10
sephine county, stated Saturoav
evening that while he could not give
the exact amount subscribed to date
owing to the fact that not all the
sales had been reported up TO the
close OF banking hours today. he es-
timated that the total would be
around $132.000. The quota for this
county was put at 100000. which
leaves surplus subscription Of
$4,000. This makes the loan over
subscribed In this county more than
12i per cent. Those In charge Of
the drive feel that this Is good
showing for Josephine county and
are proud Of the record.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Washington. May 4.--The third
Liberty loan has been over-subscrib-
ed by 6,Sss.000, the treasury depart
ment announced today. Later fig
ures are expected to raise the
amount much higher.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Washington. May 4.-The British
losses In killed. wounded. captured
and missing on the western front
since the offensive began Is estimat-
ed by Britih military officers here at
nearly 100000.
They believe the offensive will be
continued Immediately and II the
brunt Ia borne again by the British
the situation will become serious un-
less the British troops are supported
by sufficient reserve.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05

Vienna. May l.--Heavy fighting
along the whole Italian front be-
tween the Adriatic and the Gieudi-
carIa valley In the north is reported
In today's ofi,cial statement.
The statement follows:
"The fighting activity again In
creased to considerable violence yes
terday along the whole Italian front
between the Guidicaria valley and
the Adriatic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
REPORT ADOPTED
ON SED|T|ON BILL

Washington. May 4.--The senate
adopted the conference report Of the
sedition bill to penalize dlsloyal acts
and utterances and interference with
Liberty bond sales and the draft.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-05
CANADA LOWERS
DRAFT AGE LIMIT

Ottawa, May 4.-Canada has low
cred the age limit for military reg
istration from 20 to 10. Those in
that class will be registered before
June 1.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
GILLIAN WOOD USED in NATIONS SHIPS

the war and this il locust wood.
A carload was shipped out OF
Rock Creek last Saturday and
another carload will go next
Wednesday. 1t is sent to the
Western Ship Supply Co. at
Portland and is used in making
pins for the ships which are be.
ing constructed there. Each car
carries eighteen to twenty cords
of this wood cut into lengths
four feet long and these two
cars will make a large number OF
pins. The locust is cut about
three miles above Rock Creek.
1t Is said that locust wood is the
best for the purpose and is be.
coming scarce.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
Wants to Be in Class |;
First Case in County

Herbert Walton is the first
man in Gillian county to ask for
a transfer from a deferred classi.
fication to class one in the draft.
Mr.. Walton was in class four as
he is farmer and has a crop of
wheat to harvest but he appeared
before the Local Board Tuesday
and asked to be transferred and
passed a fine examination. This
Is the first case of the kind in
the county. Mr.. Walton has the
spirit Of true patriotism.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
Business Man Says AID
Is Different but Good

A Condor business man stop
ped the Globe man on the street
and said: Say, that ad you
wrote for me is a good deal diff
ferent from any | ever had be-
fore but it brought results for it
brought me business from eight
or ten people that | know Of. It's
all right" This should, be en-
couraging to local people as well
as to the Globe man for it is an
other good illustration of the
fact that Globe ads get results.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
John Bishop Contracts
to Carry Mail

J. II. Bishop has received the
contract from the government to
carry the mail on the Ajax route
at the compensation of 1890 a
year. Thus the John Day High
way still has plenty of post road
to get government appropriations
and the Ajax people will get
good service from Mr.. Bishop.
In addition to this work MIR.
Bishop win operate the Trimble
ranch directly southwest of town
but will discontinue his dray
business.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
When Finished List Is
To Be Displayed in
Courthouse
Idea Is to Get Accurate Record
Of All Gillian Men New
in the Service

Every day the Globe is receiv-
ing a number of Honor List
Coupons like that printed below
with the name of some relative
or friend who has gone from
Gillian county into the service
of the United States. II you
know Of one not yet given in the
Honor List below, fill out this
coupon and send or bring to the
Globe. The idea is to get an ac-
curate list of all the men who
have gone from Gillian county.
AS it is now nobody knows how
many have gone nor who they
are and there should be some
record. When the list Is com.
plete it will be hung in the court
house aud kept up to date as
others 60 and in this way an ac-
curate record may be kept il you
will cooperate in making it.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
Another Grain Fire in
Wheeler County

A stack of barley on the Lee
Butler ranch just over the linein
Wheeler county in what is known
as Greasewood was totally de.
stroyed by fire Saturday night
about 11:30 o'clock. The stack
was so feet long by 16 wide and
probably IL high and was all the
grain just cut from 40 acres on
that ranch. Sheriffs Kelsay and
Lille and the Military Police ar
rived at the scene in a short
time and after working together
on the case arrested Herman
Strese on the charge of having
set the fire. Strese was taken
to Fossil by Sheriff Kelsay and
locked up. He was given a hear
ing Monday and bound over to
appear before the next session
of the grand jury under bonds
of $1,000. The sheriffs of these
counties and the police are work.
ing in full accord on these cases
and it is probable the public will
soon hear of more arrests in con-
nection with these fires.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

warned against her anticipated
offer to pay big indemnities and
relinquish all gains on the west
ern front for an early peace leaV-
ing her in actual possession of
her war aims. His talk was fol.
lowed by a duet by the Misses
Cora and Rose Anderson and
then Major Hibbard told how
the new soldier is received at
camp and how he is taught to
take care of himself, being made
a better man by his experience
in the army. Mrs. Gross and
Nell Goodwin closed this part of
the program with a duet after
which the ladies present were
excused,an Major Hibbard talk
ed to the men and particularly
to the fegistrants. The dance
in the rink was we'll attended
and enjoyed. The visitors were
enthusiastic over the reception
they received here and said their
audience here was one of the
best they have had in the state.
Both praised the work of the
Oregon Military Police and the
Home Guards in all parts of the
state ano pointed out the neces-
sity for such organizations.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
Patriotic Meeting Is Interesting
and Instructive; Large Crowd

The Congregational church
was filled Monday night by peo-
pie Of this city and vicinity to
hear John Kollock, executive
secretary Of the State Council of
Defense, and Major J. B. Hib-
bard, head of the Home Guard
organizations of the state, speak
on the various defensive organi-
cations Of the state. Mayor
Fitzmaurice presided and a sex
tette of girls furnished patriotic
music. First on the program
was a duet by the Misses Marie
and Helen Summers. Mr.. Kol.
lock was then introduced and
told very Interestingly of the
many war activities being carried
on in the state. He lauded Pres.
ident Wilson as the one man who
could have mobilized the senti.
ment OF the American people in
the war crisis and warned his
audience not to become over
confident in an early termination
of the war because the Allies
were rapidly pushing back the
German armies. He said Ger.
many's dream of an empire in
middle Europe is true today and
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

The man who had been engag.
ed to head the Condor Public
School for the coming school
year will not be here and nobody
has been secured to take his
place. 1t is reported that the
board is trying to engage the
services of Prof. Mulkey who
formerly taught in Arlington.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09
Locusts on Rock Creek
Cut and Shipped to
Shipyards


In addition to furnishing an
average crop Of wheat to help
feed the allies. the required mum.
ber Of men and amounts of
money, Gillian county also fur.
nishes another necessity which
does its small part in winning
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

State Fair, Salem, Oregon.
September % %. Splendid ex-
hibits, excellent music, high
class entertainments and a SUI
perb racing card. For particu-
lars write A. Il. Lea. Secretary,
Salem, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

Ross Kennedy, Albert Boyd
and Roy Harris will leave August
Is to enter the Benson Polytech-
mic Institute in Portland for in.
struction in mechanics to fit them
for war service.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

Wilbur E. Bennett left Tues
day morning for Camp Lewis
to fill one OF the vacancies re.
Gently caused by the rejection Of
a number in this county's regu.
lar draft quota.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-09

A number of Condor people
attended the dance at the Palmer
home in Ajax Saturday night. A
fine time is reported.