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The Leader has heretofore looked with some favor upon the initiative r i hi . imi M> nv K s i n u u n and reletenduni but when it comes T H K l.KADKK PUBLIAHINU CO (lnr.) to tackiug on the state election Editors ballot from 18 to 20 measures to be C oSN K K & 111'Hill II.I.K, voted on besides the various candi K.nnred »t the Cotta*« Uro?« pmlomce as «*«• dates, making the ballot about oml-claMH matter. three feet long and containing enough matter to keep the ordinary SUUHCKIPT108 K AT KS One Year . . . . • l.Bi citizen busy six months in trying .75 Mix Month* . . . . .50 I to digest mentally that he may vote ThP*** Month* If p a tit! l- in — advance --- --------- — but - If - not - so paid ___ _______ reasonably intelligently, we think uniform rate of $2.0« per year will be charged. COTTAGE GROVE LEADER ------------- . ^ A d v M M w ratio V iid ik n o w n on appllritlon j j { t jm e t o c a „ FKIDAY. JANFRARY 31, 1908 ,) a ]t W h y s b o u lll I the citizens o f this part of the country be called upon to vote on a county division scheme over in f Wasco county? What do we know ♦ about the wishes of the people over . in Wasco? Why bother ourself » i about fish wheels on the Columbia * and a score of other matters foreign | to our interests? A government for the people and by the people may be alright, but this initiative proposition seems to be a little too much of a good thiog. _ ELECTIONS OF 1908. Cottage tirovc (Tty Klection, Monday April 6. Registration o|iens, January Dth. ('loses for primaries April 7th. Primary Klectlons, April 17. Itegistratton reopens, April 21. Closes for Election, May 15. General Election, June 1. | ANOTHER CRESWELL | PIONEER PASSES AWAY Died, at Creswell Jan. 25, 1908, N. A. W. Howe, aged 87 years aud 26 days. N. A . W . Howe was born De cember 29, 1820 in Connecticut. His parents moved to Cortland county, York state, when he was two years old and from thence to Wisconsin in 1837. H e there met Miss A. K. Sands, who was born iu Ohio, November 21, 1823. They together entered the matrimonial state January 16, 1844 and have had such a busy life they have not hud time to discuss the divorce question. Mr. Howe built and occupied the second store in tbe village of Kvansville, W is consin, and was among its first postmasters. The place was kept “ dry” nod has so remained, al though it has long since donned city airs. Mr. Howe being a sufferer from asthma, followed the advise ot physicians nnd came to California in 1867, and to Oregon July, 1871, and built aud occupied tbe first store in Creswell and was for a term of years its second post mas ter. Mr. and Mrs. Howe celebrat ed their 63 d wedding anniversary January 16 th. Deceased leaves a widow, a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, two sons. It is presumed the Hall jury was given front seats at Prosecutor Heney’s so-called lecture in Port Closes for Election, Oct. 10. land Tuesday evening. His much Presidential Klection, Nov. 3. .......... .... ...... .... _ ....h era lded exposure of Fulton had __________________________________j nothing to do with the senator’ s of- It is said the "tax reform associ- ; ficial career but allegations that he ation” is out with an initiative p e -! held ‘ be Mitchell sack during the tition asking that a proposed amend bold up session of the legislature ment to the constitution he sub in 18117, and Fulton telegraphs that mitted to the people at the June this statement is a lie, so the mat election, asking that the laws in re ter may be simmered down as a gard to taxation lie amended so quarrel between Heney and Fulton, KILLED A TIMBER W O L F - that “ all dwelling houses, barns, the latter having laid himself liable WORK IN GOOD FRIDAY MINES sheds, out honses and all other ap to no criminal proceeding whatso purtenances thereto, all machinery ever, but Mr. Fulton will hardly be John Nokes, who lias been doing development work on his "G ood and buildings used exclusively for re-elected. Friday" group of claims in Bo manufacturing purposes aud the ap hemia, on last Friday killed a large purtenances thereto, all fences, farm INTERSTATE COMMERCE timber wolf neai his camp, tbe hide COMMISSION ANO FULTON and head of which he brought to machinery and appliances used as such, all fruit trees, vines, shrubs this city. It is a beautiful speci It is somewhat amusing to read men and sold readily to be dressed mill all other improvements on farms, all live stock, all household the statement made by Heney in for a rug. Mr. Nokes and his part ner, Mr. Geo. Atkins, bave been furniture iri use, and all tools his “ lecture” at Portland recently, doing a great deal of work on their owned by workmen and iu use, that "Fulton represent the inter group of claims in the past few shall be exempt from taxation.’ ’ If ests of the railroads and big corpor months. They have drove 80 feet this is the proposed amendment, ations at Washington and not those o f tunuel and are now cross-cutting while it might look alluring to of the people," apd then read the for the foot wall. Some specimens displayed by Mr. Nokes was rich some, yet would it be just iu any press dispatches from Washington in what is called "p eacock ” copper particular? Should not all classes which are as follows: and they are much pleased with “ The Interstate Commerce com their prospects. Work will be o f property bear their just taxes? Would it be just to exempt the mission will give a hearing on Feb pushed right along on these claims man who has large herds of cattle, ruary 28th on the complaint of by Messrs Nokes and Atkins. Keglst ration reopens, Sept. 20. sheep or horses, as well as the large manufacturing establishments from taxation aud thro*’ that extra bur den upon the farming and ranch men class whose lauds would bear the extra strain? This proposilion seems to be a loug step towards es tablishing the propoganda advocat ed by the single tax theorists, which is, that all taxes should he imposed upon and collected from land alone, leaving all other classes of proper ty of whatsoever nature exempt. The proposition should be closely investigated. eastern Washington an 1 Idaho lutu her manufacturers against the in creased rate on lumber shipped to points on the Missouri river and eastward. "Objection from railroads in all parts of the country lias been en tered against the bill introduced by Senator Fulton and endorsed by all northwestern senators, providing that no interstate freight rate shall be increased where protest is made until such increase shall he held reasonable by the Commerce com mission. "T h e roads are demanding a hearing before the senate commit tee anil their demand will unques tionably be granted and hearing so arranged as to make it impossible to pass or even consider the bill in the senate this session." The Leader is not a champion of Senator Fulton, by any means, but is weary of personal prejudices, e x hibited in grand stand plays by Heney and would like to see a little more fair play. Mr. Heney and Senator Fulton should Gght It out A certain element in this city, which would like to see a mayor elected at the forth coming city election who would be less strenu ous in his campaign against the violators of the local option law, approached a certain gentlemen who was thought to be “ just the man for the pisce*" but received a terrible jolt when he stated. " I f I was elected mayor of this city and the local option law remained on tbe statute books I would pursue the exact course of the present offi- ' on r" los U"1 d o 'VQ bY the Marquis cers and see that the law was en of Queenbury. forced to a letter. You have no For Sale. more excuse or right to break this An eight roomed bouse with law than you have to violate the closets, pantty and porches, all in law providing against horse steal good repair, price $1600. Mrs. W. ing or auy other similar crime.” T. Kayaer 40-tf The fellow will probably not be Godfrey Oraber, tbe well known urged to enter the campaign for miner, visited Eugene Thursday. mayor by the uforesaid parties. r FIRST NATIONAL BANK I POULTRY BREEDERS CARDS ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS. Clias. Ottesoo, who some time since was quite badly hurt by fall ing rock at tbo Oregon-Colorado mine, came down to Eugene Friday with some samples of the late strike at that place that are very rich in copper and gold. Not much is be ing said about this recent strike, hut it is something which will call for more than passing notice as it is more generally known.—Eugene Register. The Cottage Grove Manu factur- ing Compnny has built • a dock * ‘ “ 8 J ix 120 feet between its planing mill and the S. P. C o’s side track which will make it more convenient for loading cars, from its mill. We have just received new sam ples from Lamm & Company showing the latest styles in Cards under this head will be in serted at 50 ceuts per inch per month. Langshans — White and black Lang- shans, prize winners iu the late local poultry show. Stock and eggs for sale. Kggs $1.75 per 15 or packed for shipment $2 per 15. W. C. C onnek . Fall and Winter Suitings Let ns show you souwthing swell Golden Wyandottes — The beauty and utility breed, prize winning birds. Eggs $1.75 per 15, packed for shipment $2 per 15. W. C. C onner . Egg* — Place your order early at e x press office for a setting of those White Minorca eggs,several orders booked already, pr moiiuced the haudsomest birds in the show room; they scored high aud car ried off several prizes, and are heavy layeis. D. T. A wbrey in the New All ot our suits are made to your measure and lmve a distinguish ing air that is a winner. We carry a Good Line of Fine Hats Portland and Return Only $5.30 The Southern Pacific Co. is now selling round trip tickets to Port land from Cottage Grove for $5.30 good going Saturday ou No. 1 <5 at 1.50 a. in. train, returning Monday evening on No. 13 leaving Portland ut 7.30 p. in , giving all day Satur day, Sunday and Monday in Port laud. The same arrangements ap ply from Portland giving Portland people a chance to visit valley points at greatly reduced rates. The right colors to match your new suit. The Toggery For Saft IF You want the A . A. Cutter Loggers, the Packard Dress Shoes, the Thompson Glove fitting Corsets, the McKibben Hat«, the Bannagan Rubber Goods, and other just as high class merchandise, go to their agent in Cottage Grove Two milk cows. Enquire at the Wynne Hardware Co. 40-tf ITS YOUR KIDNEYS Don't Mistake the Cause of Your Troubles. A Cottage Grove Citi zen Shows How to Cure Them. Many people never suspect tlieir kidneys. If suffering from a lame, weak, or aching back they think that it Is only a muscular weaknt^s; when urinary trouble sots in tin-!# think it will soon correct itself. A nd so it is with all the other symptoms o f kid ney disorders. That Is just where the danger lies. Von must cure these troubles or they may lead to diabetes or Itrigbi’s disease. The liest remedy to use is D oan’s Kidney Pills. It euren all ills which are caused by weak or distressed kidneys. Cottage Grove people testify to permanent cures. .Mrs. Ella Dishy, living on the east Ide. Cottage Grove, Ore., says: “ I suffered fo r a long time with an irreg ular nett on of nty kidneys accompan ied by an intense weakness and pains in m y buck. In spite o f the use of many remedies I was unable to find relief. I suffered from headaches and dizzy spells frequently annoyed me. As a consequence my general health become very much run down and I was very miserable. I w as feeling very much discouraged a t the time D oan's Kidney Pills were brought to iny attention. They were so highly reco nimended that I decided to give them 11 trial. I procured a box at Benson’s Pharmacy. They acted up to tlieir representations and in a short time gave me relief. I steadily improved and almost before I realized il I was en joying excellent health. I know ot others w ho have used Doan’s Kidney Pills with just as sa t isfactory results.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milbiirn to ., ¡Buffalo, Nc w York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name— D oan’s—and take no other. The twelve men indicted for land frauds, the men who commit ted the crime, have been discharged on Heney’s motion Only Hall is held, nnd his trial will close about Saturday. GENERAL FEED STORE J. H. Chambers, a prominent local saw mill man, will soon open offices in the Venske brie* recently vacated by Mr. Hard, the mining man. HAY. GRAIN, FLOUR. MIL FEED POULTRY SUPPLIES C. H. BurKholder Twenty years supplying the wnuts o f my customers hero enables tne to know and furnish just what you need, and buying for cash enables me to make tbe price right. FARM M A CH IN ER Y OF COTTAGE OROVE, OREGON N a t io n i t i z k h 1900 Capital Stock Surplus - Undivided Profits Total $ 35,000 - - 5,000 10,000 $ 40,000 No notes in our case representing Capital, Surplus or Undivided Profits, T h e s e I t e m s have been paid in Cash or Lamed President I I khhf kt K a k i n , T. C, W n ir .m . Cashier DIRECTORS: N. W. W h it f W E O. V r. itch W ANT IJKAANV««««. YOUR J. H. H a w i . fy J Wynne Hardware Company Wholesale and Retail Hardware and Machinery B R A S S G O O D S AND T I N W A R E S T O V E S AND R A N G E S D. C. Baughman, Prop r. M IT CH E LL WAGONS John Tunnel, the Creswell miller, is puttiug in an electric light sys Cottage Grove, Oregon. tem at Creswell and vicinity, the Phone: Office 135. Residence 215 current will lie generated at his mill. The Eugene Guard, we observe, has brought the Register man ont as a candidate for the legislative nomination. I B U S IN E S S ! J ««««««< ■ ' W IN D M IL LS . P U M PS COTTAGE GROVE FLOUR MILLS O. P. Miller lost a little finger from his hand Tuesday by getting too near the saw in bis shinple mill at Divide. CHARLES MATTHEWS, Propr. Ja«. Hemenway and w ifi have visiting with the former’s brother, William, at Seattle, this week. Ai.r. k in d s o r G R A IN , F E E D , Alexander Seavey died near his Eugene home Thursday aged 83 T O N IC S years. He came to this county in that will build up the system and 1855. keep yon in fine healthy condition, Shell Coffman ot Eugene, was a they are carefully prepared o f the guest of his brother and other rela purest Drugs by expert physicians tives in this city this week. Two fine Black I.angslian cock and chemists. A full line o f nil re erels weie shipped to lone, Wed liable nesday by W . C. Conner. P a t e n t M e d ic in e s : Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Abrams and every modern requisite of the wero guests of friends at Eugene well equipped sick room this week. Born, Jen. 24, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lebo of Mosby Creek, a daughter. S A W M IL L S U P P L I E S S T E A M AND G A S O L I N E ENGINES P A C K I N G . H O S E AND B E L T I N G |MK9(W»w-^s-vSwlWtWKK»»»>KM<WBU»KKK9ll9ni1iT^e^s'a;M»t>Kiiifta98Kt *0*»K been O r i i i n i z k i i 1890 Browns—they are nobby. j j Benson’s Pharmacy H Cottage Grove. Oregon 1 also B A L E D H A Y . 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