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About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1915)
FAGS TWO DAILY ROtilH MVKU UWIUKH Kl'NDAV, lUHKMItKIt 5, IBIS. Daily Bogue River Courier. Aa Independent Republic News paper. United Preee Leased Wtr Telegraph 8rvloe A. K. VOORHIES, Pub. aad Prop. WILFQRD ALLEN. Editor Entered at the Grants Pus, Ore gon, Postoffic m second-class mall matter. SUBSCRIPTION' RATES One Year -$5.00 8lx Month ; S.00 Three Months ; 1.50 One Month . . 50 Payable t Advance, SCXDAT, DECEMBER 8, 191S. OREGON WEATHER ' ' ' Today occasional rain west. unsettled, probably rain or snow east portion; colder east por 4 Uon; southerly winds. MONDAY'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION -, The municipal campaign which will close with the polls Monday night has been exceptionally tree from the criminations and recrimlna tions that have marked previous cam paigns. This is one of the benefi cial results of the divorcing of the 'boose Issue from politics. I The big question before the Grants Pass public Is that of the municipal water system. This has hardly risen . to the dignity of an issue in the pre , sent campaign, however, so far as creating a burning interest, becanse of the pretty unanimous belief that ao solution has yet been offered. There is little sentiment for the par chase of the plant as proposed in the measure placed upon the ballot through the Initiative, and that mea sure will no doubt be overwhelming ly defeated. The public feels that it would be buying a pig in a poke to purchase the old plant without more data npon its condition, adequacy and value. Just as it would have been shooting In the air to have voted 180,000 bonds for a new plant with out previous Investigation regarding the subject. The most interest has been aroused over the contest for the mayoralty, and about this has centered whatever of strife has entered Into the cam paign. Councilman Caldwell, de- feated last year for the chief office, Is again a candidate, and his friends have attempted to make capital of the water question. This failed, however, when Dr. Truax refused to stand sponsor for the purchase plan, or for any other scheme that bad been advanced. ' ' ,. The Courier has noted carefull) Mr. Caldwell's attitude as a council man, and it feels that be has been conscientious in his trust and faith ful to bis duty as he saw the light. But as a municipal legislator his four years of service have produced no constructive legislation, so far as the big question before the people, that of the water system, is concerned. In fact, his advocacy of the eleventh hour bond Issue plan had more the flavor of obstructive than of con structive legislation, and it ao ap pears to many of the citizens. There Is also a current fear that an in fluence is being exerted in Mr. Cald well's behalf that may attempt to exercise itself in case he should be elected, this being an influence that was responsfble for the action that finally resulted In an Increase of water rates throughout the city. It Is the opinion of the Courier, there fore, that Mr. Caldwell should be retired, and a man placed in office who will bring with him none of the factional differences and possibly prejudiced viewpoints that would have been engendered In the strifes of Che past four yean. In Dr. J. P. Truax the people have a candidate for mayor who can as sume the office unburdened with past municipal bugbears. He will bring to the office an abundant ability to meet the questions that will come be fore It, and is known to be eager to A beautiful new stock of Everwear Hosiery, just re ceived, is bringing throngs of mtetestedwxicoenloourhoiery department every day. Hosiery A stunning coOecnoo, made ' for wear as well at beauty, they meet your demands at every point. Light and medi um weight, all shade. Cotton, Safe, fiber silk, pure thread silk. IV. U BAKTLETT bring about economy la administra tion, the reduction of taxes, and the bringing of order out of the chaotic condition of the water issue. He has no entangling alliances to endsnger his efforts in these directions. For members of the council, each of the four wards will have its choice between two candidates, with one to elect from each. The moat, of the candidates are men of business ex perience, and the wards will un doubtedly select the one best quail fled to serve during a year when Grants Pass will be called upon to face many problems of moment. The year 1916 manifestly will be a year of big things for the city. Its coun cil will have much to do. GEX. JOFFRE MAY SOOX BE OUT OF JOB Paris, Dec. 4. Despite rumors, it was authoritatively stated that no successor to General Joffre will be appointed to command of the opera tions on the western front at present. The above message Is the first in dication of any suggestion to remove Joffre, who only recently was named to the supreme command of the French forces on the continent. The fact that the censor permitted the message to pass with the "at pre sent" In it, may possibly be signifi cant of a change later. Trespass notices, printed on cloth, at the Coirier office. ID. BY HEWOOBBmintS For Sale by PHILIP HKLMKU IS ITALY TO SEND TROOPS TO 8ALO.MK1? London, Deo. 4. Delayed Rome dispatches hinting that Italy plans to send troops to Salonlkl, Greece, as well as to Albania, further com plicated the Balkan situation today. It had been said that Foreign Mtn later Sonnlno would make an import ant declaration to parliament yester day concerning the Grecian situation, but the censor presumably Is hold lng up his announcement. A Novel Gift A sewing screen Is a great conven ience for the clrl with a small room Get a carpenter to make the frame, which Is of wood, about a yard IiIkU ami uot more than twenty Inches wide. About a foot from the top are two atrips of wood, which serve as. shelves for spools. Across the two frames stretch a piece of deulin of the color of the flowers In the cretonne. Tuck this firmly to the frame with brana bended tacks. Cover the frame with the cre tonne. Acroos the lower part of each frame fasteu to the iloulm nocket of the cretomie. making the pockets ou one a little wider than on the other. Above this first row of pockets place oo one frame a second row. Fasten to the aide of the frame a little bag for holding buttons. , On this same frame midway between the spool shelf and the top put another row of pockets, fastening above one a small cushlou and above another a small neetllebook, also of the cretonne. Just below the spool shelf on the other frame have a wile ahelf, covered with the cretonne. This shelf is hinged with ribbon, so that It may close with the screen. Above this put snotber row of pockets. BOMB PLOT PROBE Continued from page 1.) press, owned by Colonel D. C. Jack- ling, Utah mining millionaire. At night he was taken to the Interned Ottawa, but officials could not arrest nor subpoena him there because the vessel Is German territory. To lay hands on him It would be necessary to get a search warrant, and this would Involve laying tho govern ment's entire facta before a Judge. The local officials, It Is said, did not desire at this time to reveal their hand. Capelle and Rrlncken are said to have a hand In the case of the supply ship' Sacramento, wherein several men are under Indictment for al leged conspiracy to commit customs violations by making wrong mani fests as to her destination. That Capelle was also active in other pro German propaganda Is hinted. Incidentally, it developed today, that seven or eight complaints against men alleged to be connected with bomb plots are In the process of being framed, as a result of evidence given the grand Jury by Ixxila J. Smith. Back of the investigation. It Is said, Is an effort to saddle upon the German embassy the responsibility for being directing head of the al leged anti-ally activities. Prosecu tion of von Brlncken, it was suggest ed, might not be pressed If he Im plicated "higher ups." The peace ship is slated to stop Buying Groceries Here Puts Money In Your Pocket It certainly pays to buy your gro ' ceries at this store, because you effect a substantial saving. on every purchase. Our "Art" Flour is very popular with housewives and is a heavy seller at 11.50 per 49-lb. sack. and Keeps. There is no (better sugar on the market tbsn that we sell at 14 lbs, to the $1, while our Extra O at 16 lbs. tor a dollar Is also a splendid seller. It There Canned goods, dried fruits, pota toes, everything in the eating line is reduced to the minimum in price and the quality held right up to the top notch. Put money in your pocket by buy ing your groceries here. FOUND One sack of Fisher's Blen flour in a square of butter from the White House Grocery. Funny.wasn't it? Ask Mrs. McCracken. You will be able to find other "life savers" at the White House. No credit, but lower prices, is our motto. Fisher's Silver Flake Flour, per sack, $1.82. S,5,,?id.?vByp,.4s- ,rauw -" . Marigold Milk, 8c; 3 for Kc. Our regular SOc Climax Coffee now 27c. These are only Indicators. We intend to save you money where we can. We hare our private delivery service. Telephone your order and we will collect on delivery. S. & H. Green Trading Stamps with all purchases. The Whitehouse Grocery Telephone 330 Strictly fresh creamery butter always at tita White House. We have three brands your choice. We don't promise a sack, of Fish er's Blend with every square, but Keep your eye on the White House Cash Grocery. The Most Useful Christmas Gift is Longest Appreciated Get it at Clark & Holman's Rockers of BEST QUALITY a specialty. The bed springs we sell rest the body, Library tables you will be proud of. Dressing tables you "will appreciate. Everything in our store is USEFUL, and you will make no mistake at Clark & Holman's 4 4 Banking Service MTt which make a salUtUM nmtiinr anil con JJ quently which makes frlom! for us Is our ' roiiNtaut aim. fT Wo liave safety dopmlt hok for rent for a siiimII sum each year where you may keep your . valuable!, ir We xty 4 Inter on H.WIMJH AmH'NTH, j with the Intercut credited to your arcount twice a year. gn Any time you eoiitomplate taking trl secure j our TltAVKI.KlW CIIM'KH, by which you ran secure fund for your cxixikk without lilmtl- nYatlon. K OOltlHAIXY INVITK YOUt IUHINKSH. Grants Pass Banking Go. Clans Schmidt, Pres. Marshall Hooper, Cashier Geo. P. Jt-ster, Vlee-Pres.N Lloyd Uuner, Asst. Cashier first at Chrtstlanta, about December 14. Theme it will go to Stock holm, Copenhagen and Tho Hague. At the latter place Ford Intends to leave an International peace court sitting, to which the "nations at war could appeal when they desire to start peace negotiations. Though ridiculed from some quar ters, and meeting with', doubt in many, Ford Is confident of success. Just what the party will do Is still somewhat vague. Plans, however will be crystallised aboard ship. Ford declared that the world would think differently ot tho project be fore It was done. Present plans call for a six-weeks' stsy aboard, but Ford admitted thta time may be considerably extended. Safety Convenience Careful and Courteous Service THESE are essentials ' of successful tanking. For twenty-six years this bank has been mak ing a record for such banking service. We Invite you to open an account with this strong bsnk, sssurlng you of our interest In each Indivi dual depositor and the community. The First National Bank Of Southern Oregon Member of Federsl Reserve Dsnk Reduction Sale Come in and see our bargains Christmas Goods Half Price on our bargain counters Hand Painted China, Cut Glass and Framed Pictures at 25 Discount Hall's. Art Store Why Not Stop at the "OXFORD" This Winter? A hotel that is homelike pleasant, atram-heated rooms superior beds lavatories with hot water cheerful lobby with fireplace, papers, magazine, writing material, telephone, and private parlor. SPIRAL HATKH BEGIN NINO DKC. 1 Room for one, $3.00 week; $10.00 month Room for two, $5.00 week; $15.00 month , With ihath room privileges Room for one, $4.00 week; $14.00 month Room for two, $6.00 week; $22.00 month ,. With private bath and toilet Two rooms connected and private bath, $35 month Rooms for transients, 60o, 75c and $1.00 Libby Cut Glass 25 Discount Demaray 9 Drug and v Stationery Store 0