L. L. VOTAW,
O C. TERRELL.
C M TERRELL.
quently hie coining ia not likely to ba prlicy as we are now doing? The drat notwithstanding his having said so much tsinly loee its strategic advantage
looked upon by the borne government aa step to prosperity fur Josephine conuty on the eve of h.e departure from Havana. which might be ours to control by nstsl
PCBU8HEL> BTBBT illlBMDAY,
1a te atop thia leak in th» publia revenue. Cuba will be free but the island is devas force the Pacific with all that may mean
an affront.
tated, and it will lake years for them to in establish.ng so much supremacy in
VOORHIES,
The board of supervisors of san Fran recover
lb» Orient as >ur geographical situation
_______
Dr. Sheldon Jackaon, the A lessen
SDITOSI. AND 1-BorHlZTOas.
and growing impoitauce damaad. But
missionary, believes Secretary Alger’s < isce has appointed a committee on pub
SPAIN AND CUBA.
to extend our domain by insular absorp
plan for relieving suffering Klundikers a lic morals. Purely if any city oa the
XATKB or »I'BBCKIITIUN :
tion or annexation is to turn our backs
good one. The plan ia to use reindeer great Pacific coast needs a committee of
(
axothek ’ h onxiua.)
One Y ear, in advance,
-
■
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this character more than does San Fran
Despite the hope« and wishes ot tbe upon tbe traditions uf the government
btx Months,
•
*
•
.
.66 for hauling food to the miners. Dr.
Three Months,
...
.35 Jackson has 20« head ol reindeer trained cisco we do not know where it is possi wnlira Wrueru world, despite the prog from its foundation. Tbe wisest and
to harness, which ho will turn over to ble to find it. and it certainly s|>eaks noaticationa of jo»ruali»te, statesmen best statesmen this country hae ever pro-'
Entered al the tiosl orti.e at tirant - Pass
Colonel Randall who is in charge of the well lor the board tnal they are able tu and scholars and the awful injuatice and duced have pointed out the dangers of
Oregon, as second-class mail matter.
military reservation at 8t. Michaels. see the necessity of public morals in or irony of such a» isaae. Spain will con su< b a policy. Our greatness baa been
T hursday , N ovembeh i i , 1897. I bis plan is unquestionably tbe beet uno der tu maintain a rnepeciable govern quer C»ba ami y»t hold her many years brought about very largely by fostering
tbe arts of peace, bha’.l we now show
that can be devised on »bort notice, and ment. While the commitlee was ap under her despotic away
The lesson of Armenia and Crete is too to tbe world that henceforth we expect
should it lie immediately executed it pointed in good faith and with good in
Sweden Ls» »ent out an expedition tu
cangot help but prevent a great deal uf tentions, it has the appearance of being recent for one to forget that nation doe» to grow by assuming an aggressive, even
hunt up the loot Andree.
suffering that meet overtake thoee who a farce as far as on» ol the committee , not make war against a nation when a war-like attitude'.’
men is concerned. lie is a fairly good trade and treasure are <a rificed in the
Hie annexation of Hawaii means but
The average duration of human lile were so foolish as to rush into the coun
man so far as his own life is concerned, act, unlee» it be tu pre-nal their very little else No one duubta our ability to
try
without
ample
provisions
to
sustain
hat doubled since the day» of the Hom
but he ia without a basis , he does not exiateuce on their honor.
possess and hold these islands, but will
life for a number of months.
an empire, »aye Facte and Fiction.
engage in any of tbs gross immoral
.Moved by tight uf injustice, iruelty, 1 tbeir occupancy add tu our strength or
With this issue tbe Cut num enters practices that are so prevalent in that rapin», or murder, a man will n»k his ■ur greatness’’ Il we coaid make an
The estimates that have been made
to th'* Company for
' life where he will not risk treasure. It «xa t forecast of the future the answer
for river ami harbor appropriations for upon its fourteenth year. The paper city, but bis only reason for not doing
through the hard so, from what we can learn, is that lie is tlia same with nations. If blood alone would be exceedtnuly simple
Paper. Window
Picture Frames.
Oregon amount tu »1,286,550. Congress passed successfully
to many linos of does not want to engage iu them, though wuuld have freed Armenia.the chivalrous
To abandon a stronghold tor offensive
will look at this amount a lung time l>e times, so depressing
business, and at tbe present time it is bo appears to entertain the opm.on that ■ pint of Europe would lung ago have warfare against some future enemy is to
fore saving," yes, you may have it.’
marching onward with prospects bright there can >>e nothing particularly wrong sacrificed her l>»at blood to liberate this invite disaster, but to pursue the policy
of territorial expansion, which logically
Our contemporaries of the Mining er than ever before Oar subscription about it when a man's inclinations are • uffenag people.
But then was the Eastern question, follows the occupancy of Hawaii, leads
Journal and Observer are having a battle. list is rapidly increasing The business ia that direction. This gentleman is a
O. M. Knox for the coming season and , ivs mining dam at the mouth ol I >eer
Tbe Observer says the Journal did. the men uf this city are cognizaut of this good man, so to speak, without any rea with the pon.ib!» lots of strategic advan us we know not whither.
The Grandest Remedy.
cre> k, has fitted up his mine and h is his
These are the important questions
Journal aaya lie didn't, firing forth your fact, and they come to the C ovhikh sun for being so. In his Ide there is no re tage and Oriental dominion, which war
Mr. R. B Greeve, merchant, of Chilhowie, ia moving hi» family there.
crew of men at work.
evidence gentlemen, and wo will endear , when they want to reach the people. straiut, be obeys nothing from a sense would open up and no oue could foresee that center about annex ation The mid Va., certifie* that he bad consumption *as
The old friends f J E Davideon are
Ws take thia opportunity to extend ol duty. Such a man is not a suitable what it might o >st the power that at dle ground, and that which will be strong given up to die. sought all medical t re^t-
Mr. Lawrent« Leonard jr. made a
or to umpire the game fairly.
glad to welcome him to our little valley
thanks to our subscriber* and to our ad person to enforce principles of right, be tempted to drag the assassin Turk from ly urged by conservative men, is in the ment that money could procure, trie«! all
business trip t< Grants l’ass, .Monday.
cough remedies he could Lear of, got no re- again
maintenance uf a protectorate over these
• nt many night« bittina up (■ a I •
The guard who shot ami killed the vertisers for their patronage in the past, cause ho believes too much in this so- tbe throat uf his victim.
Mr. Leonard aid bis brother Will, »m
Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets move
was induced to try Dr. Kings N’ew Discovery
convict who was trying to ee ape Irom and we assure them that the paper will called ptttonl libtrty, which in prac I 'Die Turk finds a stronger ally ip the Islands which, while guaranteeing to and
was cured by u**e of two bottles. For the bowels gently, relieves the Cough, leave here in «few days for Eastern i)re.
ne. «»silica of combined them self government and safety from past three years has been attending to busi
the Salem penitentiary last Thursday, grow lietter and better, which fact will lies means nothing but to do as one pecuniary
gon where Heir father owns a large
Europe than he could hope fur if backed oreign agg lession, secures to us th bulk ness,and says Dr. King’s New Discovery is cures the feverish condition and head stock ranch.
was exonerated from blame. No doubt the more and more merit tbeir confi wishes, regardless of right.
the grandest remedy ever made, as it has
by the military arm of any single power. of the trade of those islands, and, what done so much for him and also for others in ache, making it the best and quickest
some one will condemn thisjguard for not dence and eup|>ort in the future
The many fiends of Mrs. I, L-cnard
his
community. Dr. King’s New Discovery remedv for Coughs, Colds and La Grippe.
Thus
is
lie
safe
to
carry
on
hi»
murder
is
more
important,
leaves
the
whole
throwing down bis gun and for nut try
Ex-Minister'I aylor, who has just re
were quite |leasantly entertaim i oue
is guaranteed for loughs, (’olds and Con Cures in one day. "No cure, no pay.
It
is
rather
anomalous
that
tax
payers
out
work
in
the
face
ami
eyes
of
Christen
question
of
Hawaiian
destiny
in
uur
ing to coax the fellow to return
turned from Spain, has recently been tell
sumption. It don't fail. Trial bottles free
9
Price 25 cents. For sale by M. Clemens evening last veek at her home. Games
who bear seventy five jtsr cent of the
hands to lie decided by the logic of future at W. F. Kremer * Drug Store.
ing something uf what he thinks uf ths sit dom.
of whist, anddancing were kept up until
Grants Pass is gaining notoriety; public burden, petition the city govern uation between that coentry and Cuba.
Greece has more than ome been events. It is not improbable that this
Mrs.HanklSheerer of Steam Boat, pre
a late hour. After partaking of a v lupt-
Not satisfied with assaults aud hangings ment for street lights and their prayer is Mr. Taylor is in a position to speak intel moved by the shocking tragedies at her will be the decision of congress, notwith
Williams Items
nenied her husband with a fine new »on,
ous feast tha would tickle the palate of
denied!
The
council
answers,
"there
they now have a newspaper war. Well,
ligentlv as regards the Spaniard feeling door to fly to the rescue, but this recent standing the strong sentiment uu this I
Several of tbs enterprising minara October 28,1897.
any epicurem, all departed for their
if the boys down there get to telling are no lights to be bad that are worth toward the insurgents .and toward us lie withering, galling indemnity is the re coast favoring annexation.
from Powells creek, were down in;the
W. C. Stites was in Grant» I’ass last homes feeing that tbe evening ha I l,teu
many more whoppers, we have money— the price asked for them.*’ W's have thinks the desire of the present cabieet ward fur her merciful efforts. The United
valley last Saturday
week.
an enjoyabJ one.
C loi d .
Warning:—Persons who suffer from
say five cents—that says the Georgia seen kerosene lamps, posted on the is to involve the United States iu a man- States may declare Cuba belligerent, but
Albert Loveless who has been abient
.Myrt Sill of Provolt, has gone to
toughs
and
colds
should
heed
the
warn
“craukor” will come out ahead.—Cottage s reet corners, light the streets of more 1 ner se as tu giv? a pretext for the loss of tins goverinenl will not rush tu tbe
several.months, returned tu his borne
ings of danger and save themselves suf last week
Grants Pass to study dentistry.
than one city and do it well, too
Why
Grove Messenger.
Cuba. This is just about as high a stan defence ol Cuba, unless as a military faring and fatal results by using One
Miss Myrtle Anderson came out from
not use them here’’ They cost only a
Mr Antone Rote is hauling his grain
Minute Cough Cure. It is an infallible
dsrd <>f ethics as Spate is capable of com necoBBity, Spain forces the issue.
It ii «aid that Durrant ia preparing a trifle and would eave us the reputation
Grant» Pass last Saturday to visit
remedy for coughs, colds, croup and all to Jacksonvills.
If
Spain
eSoitld
in
an
unguarded
prehending. That country has not vet,
throat and lung troubles.— W. F.Kremer.
write-up of Ins life. It be could devise of being the most niggardly town in Ore
Mrs. Frank Topping and children vis friends.
though the nineteenth century is about moment invite us to war because of
some plan whereby th» public could b« gon, besides being a great convenience
tied friends in Grauts Pass last week.
meaningless
resolutions
and
expressions
Supt Newburyjof phoenix, visited the
Woodville
Breeze«
to close, gotten beyond the bull tight en
made to forget wbat they know about for our citizens It should be remem
Charles Stevens went to your citv Provoll school last Wednesday.
Had N> Appetite, But Able to Eat
joyment. They may have some theoret of sympathy for the suffering patriots,
Woodville has a whist contest; prize, Tuesday on business.
him, ami have heard of him, he might af bered that darkness fosters vice, À food
Rev. Huff preached at the M. E.
ical ideas of the meaning of autonomy, or because of the filibustering expedi imported hull pup Indications are that
Sine Taking Hood’s-Blood
tar all, demonstrate a little worth before street lamp here and there would accotn-
Whenever you want any fire insurance church last Suadav.
but nothhig practical, and should they tions that sail from our shores. Cuba Ben Carter will win the "purp.”
Throughly Purifed.
he stretches hem|>
plish as much for reform as many
don't fail to call on Price and Voorities.
grant the so-called reforms tliey would would become a part uf our territory
“Myittle boy has been in poor health
They
will
insure
your
property
in
tne
Since tbe ab ive aaa in type we have sermons. _________________
Frank
Caries,
w
ho
lias
been
working
for sole time. He had no appetite and
never be carried out, and the Cubans within .¡x weeks. But Spain will ba
Kerby Item».
learned that the supreme court baa af
for Holcomb and Whippl« at tbeir Jump- worlds best company, the Liverpool and
his ski was yellow. His hands -vers
London aud Globo.
The county of Josephine ought net to are wise enough to know th ■ heme, cautious how she invites war with the
firmed tbe lewer court» dec ision, aud un
off-Joe mine, ia down and reports Borne
We have had quite * nice rain this cover» with warts, and his blood was in
pay 8 per cent interest upon its indebt they say, “Perfect freedom from a 1 I’nited States, filibustering will continue
Dr.
Myers,
accompanied
by
Attorney
ites «.line other turn is taken by Dur
the druggie will go on in Cuba until tn» snow on the hilis.
Buch condition that when he cut or
Hart, came out last week to hold an in week.
edness. What we should do is al the Spanish rule, or death." is their motto. !
rant’» attorneys, thia roan, who IlHH
l’art of the new machinery for the quest uver the body of Ellen Leaper
Mis* Anna Feister, one of Kerby’s fair bruisJ himself the wound would not
llie Spaniards treat all their dependen island is destitute of competent leaders
meeting
of
our
aeit
legislature
to
try
to
created »0 much notoriety, will pay the
heal or a long time. We procured a
I have a law passed authorizing us to con cies aa sources of revenue from which to or tbe means of subsistence, and at last Ilainmerslv mine has arrived and more
Mrs Green is visiting her daughter - young lady teachers, ia attending the ex bottlof Hood's Sarsaparilla and he began
penalty of hie crime
Justice will
the
arms
ot
Spain
will
triumph.
is
expected
Boon.
Verily
this
section
Mrs
Dal
Tuttle
amination
thia
week.
till
their
home
coffers
If
the
present
cab-
‘
vert our debt into 20 year 3\. or 4 per
takig it. His appetite returned and his
breathe more freelv when her righteous
It is to be hoped that Spanish rule, wilt have a revival in mining interests.
The services at tbe Baptist church
cent interest bearing bauds by means of met fear tiist the eml is near, and lhati
Mils Blanche Fetterly of Anderson, cheas became rosy. The warts disap
judgu lente are enforced.
when
again
asserted
in
tbe
island,
will
We feel warranted in stating that have been well attended, and there it visiting her home and friends at All- pear, his blood w as purified and he was
which we would save nearly, or quite their only honorable way to gel out easi
be wiser and belter than any hitherto work on the Howell ditch will soon re has been several additions to the church.
entfely well." M rs . A nna D emelmaico ,
Sir Wilfred Laurier, prime minister of ♦3000 aunually in interest Thia ♦3000 ly without having to acknowledge their shown.
, The ordinance of baptism ’«• adminis houie.
XXX
I inability to conquer the little island, is
sume activity, as Mr. HarriB, a San terd last Sunday and also Sunday the
1 " ■
Mr. L. Sparhawk, one of our imhistri- Eufka, Utah.
Canada,accompanied by Sir Louis Davie, should be made a sinking fund aud in
•Hood’» Sarsaparilla has been our stand-
FraiK-i-co man, will shortly assume con 31st,
oua young men, made a living trip to
miniHler of marines and fisheries, will vested in first class securities to meet to get into trouble with the United Stales,
HA WA HA N A NN EX A TI0N.
arhnedicine for the last three years. We
W. V1L1.1.
trol.
The Presi
be in Washington this week, says the the bonds at maturity which it would then tha sooner ths better
Rev. Wus. Kensdy of Jackton ’county, Grants l’as» this week “on business.’’
retmmend Hood's Sarsaparilla to all who
The coming session of congress will
report. It ia intimated that Canada is more than do 20 ye.rs hence. Thus at dent will recommend congress not to be
is visiting friends on Williams ereek.
Mr. C. E. Phillips was seen on our arBuffering from the effects of impure
Everybody Rnyi So.
too
hasty
to
acknowledge
the
insur
the
end
uf
that
time,
we
would
pay
off
consider
the
question
of
llawai.au
an-
not satisfied with the manner in which
bfod." E. E lliott , Scofield, Utah.
Dave Vinevard of upper Williams cresk street last week.
Ca«carota Candv Cathartic, the moat, won*
the seal question has been handled and the last dollar of uur indebtedness with gents, but to help Spain to let go tbe nexalioii. It is one of the most intri det ful medical discovery of the age. peas was in the city last week
Mr.
S.
C.
Vinphlette
of
Althouse,
who
and refreshing to tbe taste, art gently
therefore without permission hum laird out raising auy more by taxation than elephant that she cannot tame. Weyler, cate and delicate problems that has con ant
food s Sarsaparilla
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
Messrs. Grubb, Kenny and Grimes of hat an interest in the Umphlette mining
Salisbury, these gentlemen are coming we are now doing by the present hand the Nero of the west, has gone heme, fronted tbe American people for 30 cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
J the Best—in fact the One True Blooil Puri-
claim
on
Altliouse,
is
visiting
at
home
in
Jacksonville
came
down
to
the
Nipper
&
If we do not accept the island, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
ir. Price $1, six for $5. Be sure to gut Hood’s.
down to interview us in a friendly way. le mouth method. What business man, where there is talk uf bis being court years
ami
biliousness.
Please
buy
and
try
a
box
Granta
Paas
this
week
John's mill last weak to get lumber.
Sir Laurier ia a good statesman and loy worth as much as Josephine county and martialsd, but there is little danger of which is now freely ottered, we are in of ((\ (’ to-day; 10. 25, 50 cents. Hold and
LwwPc Milla are tasteless, n
.ieo-
tlve< All drug
25C.
Mr 8. Woodcock who has an exten- IUUU 5
J. tiuonwin has charge of the farm of
al to the English government, ronse- owing no more, would pursue such a such a thing from the present moment, danger of losing its trade, and shall cer guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
ROGUE RIVER COURIER
Brants Pass Furniture and üaskfit Company
PRICE <fc
FURNISH their
Beautiful
I^uneral
Cai
FREE to Patrons buying the better grade
of Coffins and Caskets.
anything in the lineo» Furniture,Carpets, Wall
Shades or
Go
LEADERS OF LOW PRICES
Chejks Are Rosy
’
r R.L
HOMAS &
CASH STORE
“Give me a Fulcrum and a I.ever and 1 will move the World, '
but we say, “Give us the Cash and we will keep it Moving."
See What $1.00 Will Buy at the
Big Cash Store
yards of good heavy calico, ft oo
yards dark colored outing flannel for $t.oo
yards good heavy muslin $t.oo
yards all silk No. 5 ribbon $1.00
yards good apron check gingham $1.00
yards flue curtain scrim $t <>o
yards goad heavy shirting ft 00
yards good heavy cotton flannel $t.oo
yards half wool dress goods $1.00
yards all wool serge #1.00
yards all wool dress flannel $1.00
Heavy Turkish Towels 21x46 in. S1.00
Extra heavy dark colored bath towels, the best value you ever saw
23x50 inches 51.00
ready made sheets 72x90 inches $1.00
yards bull and white table linen something new and pretty 58 inches
wide Si.ix>
yards 1 1 oz duck 30 inches wide St 00
yards 11 oz duck 40 inches wide ft. 00
yards all wool red flannel $1.00
Towels all pure linen Jt.oo
yard* M.¡labor fleeced suit ng $1.00
yards extra heavy feather ticking ft .00
pair of children's heavy stockings ft.00
pair of ladies hose fi.00
pair of mens socks )t.00
yards fleeced lined Cheviot shirting ft.00
suits 4 pieces ladies or children's underwear fl.00
handkerchief* school size ft 00
yards hottsel'ning $t.oo
liest sjxxrl cotton ft.uo
lust Arrived Thi* Morning
A new line of
Plush and Cloth Cape
We invite you to call and -<e them.
School Children’s Contest.
c want the School children attending the public schools of the County to
write an essay on the CASH SYSTEM- We furnish the
subject and you arc to do the rest.
WE BELIEVE IN CASH
“The Proof of the Puddinj is in the Eaiing
Could any fair minded sensible p»n think for a moment that
it would be to their advantage t buy even one dollars worth
ot goods on credit, when the casts ill secure such bargains
as we are offering this week.
Items ot interest for close iyers who appreciate
Bargaii.
L A DI ES
Note these
GRAND PRIZES
1st
2nd
3d
Io
M ACK INT()SIIE
"e are showing the l est vies and largest assortment ever
seen in Southern Oregon. Wefer Ladies Black and Blue all
wool Serge Mackintosh compt with double cape, all double
texture and velvet collar. Thgartnetit has never been shown
under $6.50 our price 55.00. isses size $3 75.
U e are also showing sonyerv fine goods tn Mackintoshes
silk lined cape and skirt full yep and plaited cape.
To the scholar sending in the best written essay on the subject we will present in
Cash
in Gold.
To the scholar sending in the next best essay we will present a pair of shoes of his
or her own selection.
To the school whose member takes the 1st prize we will present the picture, “The Birth
of the American Flag" in a large gold leaf frame, an historical and beautiful picture,
and now on exhibition in onr store.
Essay limited to five hundred words and should not contain less than four htiudred. Must be original
and written without outside assistance.
Contest will close December toth. All essays must lx? in by that date and must give name, address and
age of writer. A committee of disinterested judges will pass upon them As soon as essays are received a
record will l>e kept of them, the name of the writer will be removed and they will be given a number. In
this way the judges will not know the author ol any essay. The contest is open to any and all attending
the public schools of the county and we want you all, both boy- and girls, to enter this contest- We reserve
the right to publish any of the essays we may select, giving the name of the author These grand prizes
ate certait.lv worth an effort , now let us hear from you Address all Communications," The Essay Man,
Care ot R I. Coe Thomas X Co.. Grants Pass, Oregon
1’ S.—Call i t send for au outline of the Sttbie
MEN'S MACKINTOSH^
AH wool tricot, doub texture and velvet collar with
detachable cape, the lowepnce ever quoted before for this
garment has been $8 oo. ir price $5.90.
In double texture extfieavy wales with detachable cape
uaual price $4 00. Our pr $2 90.
BOYS
MACKINTOSH'
Mackintoshes for then's $2.50.
NEW CHENILLE POWERS
and LACE Cl KT MS
New striking designnd very cheap.
IN WALL PAPERS
Me have exceptal values exrvn-;... j -
- •
comhinitu...«
1
-
e«nen»tve designs, artistic
combinations, such ay into fine citv
more
, can - f- residences,
and cost no
more th»n
than .k
the command 1 that
1
vv.
,
l'an * found most anvwhere
«e have some hands» wall and reiti«.. j
J
make handsvm
rk
lng decorations \oucan
maxe
nandsome
rootpith
our
nan»r«
»« a .k
‘0.
>5. JO. 25lt> pe-^V A1i”t
PnCC1S nOB” . nB1 .
backs " e carry nceap straws
Paf*rS irt whlle
1
I