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White House Grocery Remcmlicr our Spices and Extracts a re'pu re. Mince Meat in packages tOc. Good cooking raisin at 10c. IJest of lemon nnd orange peel and candid citron. White House Grocery ever)' prospect of an exceptionally good season for the- placer mines. We are glad of it and rejoice with the fortunate ones. If you need anything in Mining Supplies such as Shovels, Picks, Axes, Sledges, Saws or any other tools, We shall be pleased to furnish them to you. Another Shipment of fine pick, axe and sledge handles has just been received. Cramer Bros. ODD FELLOWS BLOCK. AGENTS FOR HERCULES POWDER, FUSE AND CAPS, At the End Hair ' Riddle Grants Pass, TRIMMED AND WALKING HATS All fioing at Half Price. Only a few left. Some of the lew are rare bargains at that price. Also what Xmas Goods I have left go at Half Price, to cloo out. Come in before you are too late to se cure some of these bargains. Mrs. New Idea l()c Paper Patterns HORSE THIEVES CAUGHT.1 Sheriff R&der Brings Two Men Back from Rosebvjr Last week Sheriff Ruder of Jackson ' county brought buck from lioschurg j the two men who were held there ui: der iusplcion of stealing f.vo horses , from W. M. Morris of Kock Point ; The men were givru a preliminary , hearing at Medford Thuisday, weroj boand over to wait the net inn of the. circuit court and were taken to Jack ouTille. Neither of the men is Lyons who was recent ly arrested and escaped! from Constable Croemiller, bnt the! officers believe them to be members of the Kime gaiiR. The evidence. point strongly toward tlieir conviction. Literary Department of Woman's Club The Literary department of the .Woman's club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. M. Hair Jan. 2:i, !." at 8 :45 p. m. PROGRAM. Roll call (Quotation from favorite American author. Paper The Period of Preparation, M. Estella Uoodiu. Throe minutes talk and discussion on The Mathers, led by Mrs. Young. Robert Calef, led by Miss B aiinartL Jonathan Edwards led by Vida Moore. RoKer Williams, led by Mm. Clark John Elliot, led by Mrs. Deiiney. Discussion Hare we Real American literature, led by Mrs. Moss. Paper The Importance of the Found ing of Harvard College on American r Literature. Zella Ilair. I . M. Amelia Goodiu, supt. Zclla Hair, sec 'v. Wo are ready to take your order for all cool things to eat because we havo 'em. For the cook and the kitchen and the cake to bake our line is complete. of the Tale or tho end of the year,- we find when looking over our stock of houscfurnishing goods and kitchen utensils that we have ns complete and fine a line of these useful goods as can be found any where. Our line of stoves, ranges, cooking utensils will bo found worthy of your in spection, Hardyare Co. Oregon. J. A. Rehkopf SIMMONS MINE AT WALDO. One of the Greatest Placers Elevator tv Success. The Simmons-Cameron mine of Waldo Is running steadily undi r the management of J. T. Logan. This mine is one of the largest hydraulic minis in Southern Oregon, audits annual clenu-np runs into the tens of thousands. It lias an inexhaustible area of ground on which '.o oerate. The water comes from the Illinois river through a canal which itself car ries water enough for a small river. The Simmons mine is one of the oldest hydraulic mines in Southern Oregon and will be worked fur many years to come. One of the more recent features of the miner's equipment is a hydraulic cf valor which has been installed by J. T. Logan. It operates very suc cessfully ami greatly facilitates hand ling the ground. REV. CARLISLE P. E. MARTIN, L. L. D. Waverly, Texas, writes: "Of a morning when lirst rising, I often flml a troublesome collection of phlegm, which produces a cough, and is Tery hard to dislodge; but a small quantity of Il.illard's Ilorehoand Syrup will at once dislodge ir, and the trouble is over. I know of no medicine that is equal to it, and it ia so pleasant to Uke. I can most cordially recom mend it to all persons, ueeiling a medicine lor throat or lung troubles. " Price X.V, jiic, and tl.UU a bottle at Slover Drug Co. For a bad tae in the month take a few doses of (bands riain'a Stomach nd Liver Tablets. Price 2. War ranicd to cure. For sale by all druggists. personal J. M. John was in town Saturday from Williams. Judge H. L. Benson is in town this week holding conrt. Mrs. C. A . Smith went to Merlin Tuesday for a week's visit. Attorney A. M. Cauiion of Medford, is here attending circuit court. Henry Walter returned last week from a business visit toS.m Francisco. Rev. D. T. Summerville spent Mon thly in Rosebuig, ou his way to Port land. T. O. Naueke, tho Kirby merchant, made a business visit to Grants Pass this week. W. J. Wimer of Waldo is recovering from a very severe attack of the "Grip." Jus. Evaus returned to Central Point Tuesday after a few days visit in Grants Pass. Mrs. Hattie Stevens returned to Medford last week after a visit in Grants Pass. Archio Taylor returned last week from San Francisco where ho has been for some time. ' Frell Wagner of tho Ashland Tid ings has returned from his visit to Southern California. Mrs. J. C. Fullerton of Roseburg has been visiting in Grants Pass with her sou, Nathan Fnllvrtou. Hon. IL K. Hantia, A. E. Reames and W. M. Colvig are hero this week from Jacksonville, attending court. S R. Bristow returned this week from Azalea, Cal. , near Sisson, where he has been for the past six mouths. Mrs. W. E. Mallory and two child ren arrived hero Thursday evening. Mr. Mallory went on to Sail Francisco. C. M. Stites was in town Friday. Ho has been visiting during tho holi day season at his home near Williams. Dan L. Green, tho veteran miner of Gaiice, where he is operating the Har- mou-Green placers, is in town this week. Cnpt. J. T. C. Nash has returned to Medford from Gravo creek, where he is conducting a big placer milling en terprise. I. A. Palmer, the architect was in town last week from Medford consult ing with prospective builders in re gard to plans. J. D. Heard returned to Medford last week from Gravo creek where he is interested in a placer proposition of excellent promise. W. W Wilson, ono of the prominent citizens of Malheur county has been visiting here recently with his father, Rev. 51. D. Wilson. Mrs. Buck of Greenback, who has been visiting here during tho holidays with Mrs. G. A. Hyde, returned to Greenback Sunday evening. J. S. Tucker and daughter, Miss Iva returned lusr Wednesday to their home ou upjier Rogue river, after a week's visit in Grants Pass. Harvey E. Lonnsbury, traveling fro'ght agent of tho S. P. lines in Oregon, was in southern Oregon last week in his ollicial capacity. Rev. W. A. Smirk of Roseburg was in Grants Pass this week and spoke at the Presbyterian church on Sunday, at both morning and evening services. Miss Agnes George snt F'riday in Grants Pass, visiting with her many friends, ou her return to Ashland from Portland and Salem where she had been spending tho holiday season. Judge W. C. Hale, representative from Josephine county, was hero Wed nesday talking with citizens of Med ford regarding tho fishery question and other matters to, come before the legislature. Mail. Dr. W. H. Flanagan and P. II. Hack ney, of Murphy, started Tuesday for tlie Mohavo desert in Southern I ali fornia. Tiny go to develop a zinc prospect which Mr. Hackney discov ered a few years ngo. W. O. Milligun of Portland arrived in Grants Pass last Friday to look over the mining resources of this sec tion. Mr. Milligan has Htieiit several seasons in Alaska unci came down here to learn something of placer mining as carried on here. E. C. Pent land, who has been here for the past week soliciting for the Daily Oregon ian, li ft on Tuesday for Salem where he will report tlie login lativo doings for that iaior. Mrs. Pent land went to Medford Tuesday evening to visit for u few days with relatives. Geo. S. Calhoun, now of Watsi.n- ville, Cal., and lii rt Calhoun, of Chico, came up last week, called here by the verv serious illness of their sister, Mrs. L. L. Jewell. George started Tuesday morning ou his return, intending to slop over a day ill Ashland. Mrs Jewell is now con vali scent V fine line ol locks. hiiiLs and builders hardware at Cramer Bros. Get our price and examine our stock. I'rnfessiotiel and amateur photog raphers will hfl ttblo to find nearly everything necessary for their use in steak at A. E. Yoorhies' Kodak licad- marters. DR. GI'NNS' BLOOD AND NERVE TONIC. There is not a woman in this land but at some time in her life would have been the better for tho use of this tonic. For diseases peculiar to women, a liotter medicine was never mule. It is combined of the ingre dients from which the sy-tem has been deprived bv disease, over-work or dissajiation. It enters nt once into the circulation, buihliug up 1 1 1 tissues that have lieen walcd, and making pure, rich blood iu the most direct way. For weak, nervous and unsteady jiooplc, pimply, jmlo or fleshless people, it will make strong steady nerves and give the complex ion that wholesome look that indi cates health. We have hundreds of letters that people have written us. saying that they liad gained in good solid tl.-sh at the rate of one to three pound per week while using Dr. (Juno's Blond and Nerve Tonic. It slionlil lw taken after mi air, one or: two tablets each time. Druggit" !! ' it 7"c per lox or three boxer for! f.'.On, or wnt pos'iid on receipt of price. e nw) glaa to make reptv to letters of inquiry, the' advice ive voa is r,la:n. and casilv nndcr- stoiL Address Dr. Bosnnko Co.,! Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by W F. j Kremer. TO IRRIGATE THE VALLEY. Office Opened by Advance Irri gating Comptiny, The Advance Electric Power Irri gating & Mining Co., havo opened an oflice in tho Brown building on Sixth street, opposite tho court house. This company is an auxiliary of tho Golden Drift Mining Co. who are putting in the largo dam on Roguo river about three miles above town. C.G. Auient is manager of the irrigation cuter prise. He has had large experience in irrigation matters in Colorado where ho resided prior to coming hero to take charge of this enterprise and his knowledge of the subject is thoroughly practical. Tho project is to construct a ditch which will cover tho valley lands about and below Grants Pass and will carry an abundance of water for irri gation. By the iower furnished by the dam, the water will thee be pumped to tho necessary height, Preliminary surveys havo been made ou too promised ditch line to a elis tanee of about nine miles below Grants Pas Tho company is now ready to make contracts for water and the ditch will be built if the necessary amount of water can be contracted. To that end, the representatives of the company are anxious to meet all the farmers, gardeners and orchardists of the valley. Work of construction wilt bo commenced immediately if the patronage will warrant it. While the most of the land about Grants Pass produces good crops with out irrigation, and some of it is very productive, yet the productiveness of alltf it would bo immensely increased by irrigation. Eveuou the most fertile of our bottom lands, crops are cut short by tho dryness of the late sum mer. With irrigating facilities two or three crops could bo raised in a sea son nnd each would bo greater than tho ono that is produced under the present conditions. In addition to this there are many acres of good laud under the proposed ditch lino that is too dry to produce good crops without irrigation. On nearly all of our red uplands, the moisture drains off quirk ly in the spring and the hot sun of summer dries them up before a crop can get its growth. Ou these lands, a little water lit tho proper timo would work a marvelons change. As an instance of tho value of irri gation, one of tho orchardists below town, whose land produces large crops without being irrigated, experi mented one year to seu w hat his land would prod lieu when worked to some where near its full capacity. Ho se lected a small piece of ground about ill by HO foot ill dimensions, watered it from tho well, and fertilized it. He raised three crops in tho season and estimates the value of the produce ,at An irrigation system properly hand led would work miracles in this valley and would be an enormous boon to the argienltnrai industry. COL. CRAWFORD'S LECTURE Entertainment at Woodman Hall Mnsice.1 Pioyram. A larg'i audience listened to Col. John S. Crawford's lecture nt Wood man hall Friday evening. All the available space in the hall was utiliif ed for seating room an.l nearly every seat wns occupied. A number of the miliiia boys attended ill uniform. Besides the lecture, a musical pro gram was given. The opening num ber was a male quartette by Messrs. Coo, Van Dvkc, Mooro and Booth, which was received very appreciative ly by the audience and an encore was demanded. Col. Crawford then took the stand and delivered a most inter estlng address. Those who hud never before heard the colonel speak were surpris 'd and delighted at tlie amount of high oratorical ability which he lisphyed. As a speaker ho is ready. fluent and has u happy faculty of ex pression. As he has an incxhaiist ihle store of reminiscences, his talk was interesting in the extreme. He gave a synopsis of that Kirt ion of the war w hich came under his h rsonul exis-ri- ncc, a very considerable part us he was with the army of the Potomac during' nearly all of its cauiaigns. Some of the incidents were very amus ing and his audience listi ned from the first word to the last Willi rapt interest. After the close of the lecture, vocal sidos were given by Misses Mabel While and t'leo Lucas, and by Mac Smith. Karh uuiulxr was euthusias- tieailv encore, 1, The ( losing piece of the entertainment was a piano solo by Col. Crawford. Hire again was n pleasant surprise for those who had not la ard him play. When In-touched the piano, linj music gusle d (..rili in a tlno.l as though rehaixd by a spring. The delighted audience gave him a vigorous encore. The entertainment was arranged by the ladies of St. Luke's church and was one of the most enjoyable in its line of any evi r given in the city. R-eduction of 5V j Per Cent. Best artificial rulds r plates upper r lower full set, former price T,. W, now $I0.M). Aie w' sysp m of crown and bridge work, guaranteed as dur able as gold, at about one-half the old prices. Plain crowns, band crowns, and skeleton crowns made of gold, silver, platinum, platinoid ami aluminum. Porcelain crowns unde tectable from the natural teeth. Richmond crowns, pin crowns, ethmoid crowns, j g crowns, logan crowns, uuivi isal crowns, and porcelain faced shell crow :)-, prices a. ,",o and up. (odd crowns, f All kinds of first ' lass dental w ork at moderate prices at Dr. .! lining's dental oftlee. IK CXWELL," Try a lrittle of Herbino, notice tin' improvement rp--dily effected in your api tite, cie rgv, strength and vigor. Wateh how it brightens the (pints, g:r,-s fr .-doui from indigestion anil debility! l.-.ia" Story. Ava, Mo., writes, S.pt. loth. V.rm : "I was in bad health, I bad stom:wh trouble for 'i in'-iitl", ft!-o dumb chills. Dr. J. W. Morv proscribed Hi rhine, it cured me in two we, ks. I cannot rerommeiel it too highly, it will do all you claim for it. " Sold by Slover Drug Co. local tbappcninfls Pr. Flanagan, Resident Dentist. Go to Corun for Plumbing. M. Clemens, Prescription Drungist. Rubbers and Umbrellas. The Sugar Pino Store. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Cor on 's. Cramer Bros, aro ageut for Hercnles Powder, Fuse and Cajw. Stroble's shoe repairiug always pleases. Take your shoes to Mm. JTVu't fail to look ore .'argc new lino of Staple Shoos at T o Sugar Pino Storo. An evening iu the fairylands of sci ence with wonderful Liquid Air. Tuesday night only. L. A. Stroblo has charge of tho shoe making and repairing department at tho Lncus harness shop. Tako your work to him. Laughable experiments Tuesday night with Liquid Air, leefsteak.'vegetables, eta Lots of fuu and a heap of infor mation besides. J. J. Deuer, the local agent for the International Correspondence schools of Scranton, Pa., was in this city last week and enrolled four students. Curtis i& Co., practical watch mak ers and jewelers. Dealer in watches, clock's, jewelery and Diamond rings. All repairing first class. Odd Fellows' building. Bishop B. Wistar Morris of Port lans will hold confirmation services at St. Luko'g church next Monday even ing, January ID, at 7:30 p.m. All who aro ready and desirous at that time w ill be presented. An evening at home with the ladies of Azalea Circle, Women of Wood craft, January ltlth. There will be some fun. Come prepared to fish, nnd feast on home made candy wo aro go ing to have a good time. Admission UK', Woodman halL A. J. Pike, the well know mill wright and assayer has gone to the Ellwilda mines on Whiskey creek to superintend tho construction and set the machinery in tho four-stamp rotary Parker mill, which Mr. Kremer is putting on thuir property. The Altar society of St. Luko's Church has just Unished some beauti ful hangings mid covers for tho church. They are green for Epiphany and Trinity seasons. Ou them tiro work ed the triangle and circle representing the Trinity and Eternity. Softool will open nt Wilderville ucxt Monday with Lincoln Savage as teacher. Miss Talliert, the teacher employed by tho Wilderville school board for the fall and winter term, resigned to tako the fifth grade school in the city hall, Grants Pass and Mr. Savage was persuaded to teach the unexpired term. Marvelous Liquid Air experiments may ho witnessed Tuesday night lit the Opera house. THE SOCl ATHAPP EN I N G S Parties end Receptions Brlyliten Social Atmosphere. A number of tho friends of Miss Bertha Barrie tendered her a surprise party on Thursday evening. A brief though excellent program was given and refreshment were served. The evening was most pleasantly HH iit in games and social umusements and the occasion was ono of enjoyment to all who attended. Dr. and Mrs. Jennings were given a surprise party on Thursday evening by a number of their friends. Whist was the absorbing feature of tho even ing's entertainment. Prizes were awarded to T. P. Judsou and Mrs. J. A. Blew. A delicious lunch was ser ved, Mrs. Sampson and Mrs. McCrosk ey acting as hostesses. On Friday evening a reception was held at the M. E. Parsonage iu honor of Mrs. Sarah Dinuiiick, who returns this week to Portland after a visit with relatives nnd old friends in this city. A good nuuilsr were present and the evening was very pleasant ly spent. The young ladies class of the M. E. Sunday school, willi a few invited friends, held u social meeting on Mon day evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Kilsby. The evening was spent In social amusement and a delightful time was enjoyed. Rev. and Mrs. It. L. Johnston were given a pleasant surprise party 011 Monday evening by the iiiojiiIk. rs and congregation of the Christ ian church. The evening w.h greatly enjoyed by all and Be v. nnd Mrs. Johnston were the recipients of many tokens of es teem. They exjs ct to depart soon for a new field of labor in California. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hair were given a surprise party on Tuesday evening. The friends Jmet lit tho M. E. parsonage and proceeded to the Hair residence in a Imdv. A delight ful evening wss Hi-nt. Charades were the principal featun -a of entertainment and very unique prizes were given the most sncces-ful guessers. A handsome and comfortable risking chair was presented to Mr. Ilair. Liquid Air. Tickets for Liquid Air entertaiu mi nt on sale at post oflice drug store, Friday, January Hi, l'.Ki:t, for "i uts and Vl cents Reserved seals 2"i cents. Special rate to school children. Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 21, l'.Hr. W. IS. Patty gave an illustrated lee-, ture on liquid air in this institution ts'fore an audience of one thousand people, and all were united in their praise of the entertainment. Tho lec ture wax cb iir and concise, while the experiments were wonderful, often bor dering on the miraculous. Resct fully, E. T. Matins, Prin. State Normal School Lost. On the evening of Decernl r 2'!, at the south end of the depot, a finely bound leather covered book, entitled "Science and Health. " Return tho book to this office and get a dollar. See Voorh iea about Kodaks and Supplies LEGISLATURE CONVENES Brow noil la President e-nd Har rie Spee-ker of House. The Oregon legislature organized ouday afternoon with Gexirgo O. Btownell, of Clackamas county, as president of the senate and L. T. Har ris, of Lane comity, as speaker of the house. Tho caucus of the senate re publicans took 13 ballots before a change of ono vote gave tho victory to Brownell. Brownell's nomination was made unanimous upon motion of his opponent, Smith of Multnomah. In the house caucus, 13 ballots were required to make a choice. ,Just be fore the last ballot, Eddy, who had lost several votes to Harris, withdrew iu the hitter's favor, and Harris was elected. Upon motion of Davey, the third candidate, the nomination was made unanimous. It is understood that in making committee appoint ments Mr. Harris will deal very liber ally with tho supporters of both Eddy and Davey.' At the close of tho organization both houses adjourned oat of respect to the memory of tho Into Congressman Tongue. Both houses of the legislature havo put ou their working clothes, and bus iness can's and discussions have re placed political cares and discussions among them temporarily. In the senate Tuesday 11 couenrreut resolu tions , ono joint resolution, ono joint memorial, and 24 senate bills wore presented and read. The most important feature of the session was tho introduction by Hunt of Multnomah of the Lewis and Chirk Exposition appropriation bill. The measure was passed to its second reading and ordered printed, under suspension of tho rules. In the house this measure is iu chargo of Malarkey of Multnomah, who purposed to pres ent it in tho afternoon as soon as the presentation of bills is reached in the regular order. There is a strong deter munition upon the part of the Multno mah delegation to expedite action ou this bill, and no prospect of opposition Ints devehqied so far. The senate passed tho house concurrent resolution providing for the preparation of a suitable testimonial of tribute to tho memory of tho late Congressman Tongue. Myers of Mult nomah introduced a bill providing for a free ferry at SollwooiL A large number oftho measures present ed and read were of minor importance The victory of the Fulton foroes in the mutter of tho organization has been accepted iu the best of spirits by the vanquished, and to nil outward ap pearances harmonf prevails throngh nut tlin republican ranks. Both Pres ident Brownell and SK'aker Harris have already demonstrated that they are well qualified for their respective positions, and there is every prospect that tho work of tho session will pro ceed expeditiously from now on. The Lewis and Clark Exjiosition bill was presented iu tho house by Malarkey, of Multnomuh, Tuesday af ternoon. The bill was passed under n suspension of the' rules to tho second reading and ordered. Ght Outlook. The January Magnzlno Number of tie) Outlook contains somn six or eight illustrated iirticles besides full-page sirtraits, jkichis, a story ami the usual very full editorial treatment of current h'slory and literature. Among the illustrated articles aro : "Iu Delhi," by W. F. Dix, a talk about the great Indian city where in January is to be held the imH'riul "durbar" or proclamation of Edward VII as ciniicror of India, oxeoted to be a magnificent spectacle; the Hon. John I). Long contributes tho third in his series of articles on "The new American Navy," called "The Orga nization and Education of the Navy" and the article is illustrated with an original drawing by Henry Reuter dahl and portraits; and jsirtralts and sketches of the new French ambassa dor, M. Jusserand, of Mr. Slrmhey, editor ami proprietor of the Ixiudoti "S'ctator" who Is visiting this country, and of Mr. Camion, w ho will iilinostjcerlainly be the next speaker of the house of representatives. Mr. Augustine Birrell, tho author of that iiiitot charming book, "Obiter Dicta," writes not only instructively, but w ith decidedly entertaining anecdotes about the history of the Bodlein Li brary lit Oxford, which has just cole--brated its three-hundredth anniver sary; Mr. Janu s Barnes, the author of several naval histories and stories, tells a strange chapter of United States history under the title, "The Tragedy of the lost Commission," witn quaint illustration ; "The Italian Immigrant iu America" is a subject treated with ccial knowledge and wide huiuiui interest by Mr. W. E. Davi iqwirt, while the tysi of the Ital ians are shown by rarely fine photo graphs; a winter article, with strik ingly beautiful pictures is contribut ed by Mr. Oscar von Engeln. Baptist Services Tin- Baptist Sunday School at 10 a. in. mid the 11. V. P. L fat C p. in., will lie held in the Adveiitist church as usual on Sunday, Jan. It. The Baptist and Presbyterian con- gr gations w ill unite in tho preaching service for the day, morning and evening, in the Presbyterian 'church. Church Notice, Rev. Robert Leslie will occupy the pulpit ut the Presbyterian church next Sunday, both morning and evening, the Baptist congregation uniting with the Presbyterian. Sunday school and young people's meetings will bo held as usual. Coming Lvenla Jan. I.i "Sandy Bottom" at Opera house. Jan. Hi Social by ladies of Azalea circle, W. of W., at Woodmen hall. Jan. 2o Liquid Air lvinonst ration at () ra house. Jan. 2:! Stetson's L'nelo Tom's Cabin. January 2H County court convenes. Feb. 2 IhMoss Family at Ojs-ra house. Feb. 4 "The Man from Sweden" at )'ra house. Feb. lit K. of P. annual masquerade ball at Opera house. & OUR 7 Red - Tag' - Sale 7 STILL ON. Its a Winner! Our RED TAG SALE started off Monday, Jan. 5tb, with a very lively trade and the buying ever since has been active and without abatement. Many people who came "just to see what we had," and others, who "were afraid it was a fake sale," looked at the goods, bought them and left the store fully satisfied that we are doitig just what we adyertise to do. Some who came to buy only an overcoat ' bought a suit also, because, as they said, it was too good a bargain to let slip. WE EMPHASIZE We do not expect to make any proGt on this sale. Our sole object is to TURN THE STOCK INTO CASH. WE WANT THE MONEY! We have just received a line of Oregon Cassimcre Suits and in order to further stimulate the RED TAG SALE we have RED TAGGED 'em also. ..P. H. Harth (EX Son.. Important Mooting Tonight. A meeting is to be held by members of tho board of trado and citizens iu tho Hotel Joseph iuo parlors this even ing. The mooting is called by Col .1. S. Crawford and business of im portance will bo discussed. Oregon Volunteers of Spanish VVur. We acknowledge receipt of a copy of tho official records of tho Oregon Volunteers of the Spanish war as com piled by Adjutant-Oeneral Oanteu- boin. The book is very uoat iu ap pearance and is full of matter very in teresting to the peoplo of Oregon. The law authorizing the publication of the records of the Oregon Volun teers in the Spanish war and Philip pine Insurrection, proscribes that the copies shall be distributed in snoli manner as the Governor mny direct. Of tho flvo hundred copies providod for In the act Governor Geer lias di rected that ono copy bo presented to each of the 334 oQiccrs, sergeants and corporals of tho Second Oregon Volun teer Infantry and of Batteries A and B, Oregon Volunteer Light Artillery, aud to the wifo, father or mother of each of the (M members of the Second Oregon, who lost their lives while iu the service provided they apply to tho Adjutant General before May 1, llMKI. Copies not delivered iu person will lie forwarded to applicants entitled to them, express charges to bo collected ou delivery. Tho method of distribu tion of such volumes as may remain on and May 1, 1V03, will bo an nounced at that time. . Barra.ckme.n-Howard, A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Howard homo In this city ou Christmas day when Mrs. Lizzie Howard was united in marriage to KnlsTt K. Barrlckmiin of Merlin, Oregon. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. Molesworth, only the in timate relatives being present. Mr. Barrickmau is unknown to ns, but is said to be a man of industry and many sterling qualities. Mrs. Bar rick man has ninny friends here who will wish them all tho good things that lifu affords. Gliddeu (Iowa) Oraphic. Company li. Attention! Major J. L, Mar will be in Grants Pass, Saturday, Jan. 17, detailed as au xainlnllig board. On account of his visit tho regular weekly drill will be held on Saturday instead of the fol lowing Monday. Kverv nioiulicr of the eoniiaiiy is ex'cted to lie present. A. K. Voorhlos, 1st Lieut, commanding. To the Public. We are still located in the L O. O. F. building and are situated so as to (note you the very lowest prices on all grades of Pianos and Organs. Sold on easy installments old instru ments taken iu exchange. A full line of violins, guitars, mandolins. Sheet muslo and music books always ou hand. 1). G. Magoon, Manager. Clearance Cut Price The Greatest Values Ever Offered! Kvcry article in this immense stock reduced from 10 to 25 per cent. Call and you will he convinced. : : : $12.50 OvcrcoittH, tho newest thin'H, for $9.95 $0.00 Suits, only a few Hizcs in these, $0.50 .Shoot), extra good values to c1bo out our lino of LadioH Shoes. $2.00 shots, $1.05 $1.50 shoes $1.35. If you want tho host Bargains ever oflered eoino and see tho largo stock at WELCH S CLOTHING STORE Opera Houa Grants Pass t t t AN EXCITING RUNAWAY Water Company' Ice Wagon Make a Speedy Trip. Tho big team which works on tho Water company's ice wagou indulged in a Ilvoly runaway Wednesday morn ing. The driver, Bert Kellogg, was delivering ico at Hotel Josephine, wdieu the team became frightened ba hose and started to run. Bert made a gallant effort to mount the wagon from behind, but was unsuccessful and was Anally spilled out with numerous blocks of ice. M. C. Amcut'i buggy, tied to a post in front of tho oflice of the Advance company, escaped demol ition by only a few inches. Tho team turned east into A street aud found tho mud too deep for good run ning. They then turned into Ninth aud just in front of tho Silsby resi dence ono of the horses slippod aud fell, entangling himself iu the harness and could not rise. The driver had followed on foot aud soon had matters straightened out. The horses were unhurt and there were only a few minor injuries to tho wagou audjiar- DeMoss Family. The Be Moss family, consisting of six persons, will glvo a concert on February 3, iu the Grauts Pass Opera house. They havo mora than a na tional reputation. A first oluss con cert may bo anticipated. Further notice will bo given litter. This concert will bo given under tho auspices of tho Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church. Remomber, Feb ruary 2, is tho date. Date for Examination. Eighth grade examinations will bo held ou tho following dates by Super liitcudont Lincoln Savago. January 2.H, 211, M); April 8, 1), 10; May 20, 21, 22 i Juno 17, 1H, ID. Kiiiiii Illations for county and state papers will bo hold ou February II, 12, 13 and 14. Fountain Pens Waterman's Ideal 12.50 to $11.00 at Cramer Bros. MAUIilED. MOUOAN JOHNS At Grants Pass, Jan. 2, J 1H .1, James Morgan of Ghm dulu and Miss Carrie Johns of Gains ville. BARKICKMAX HOWARD At (iliddeii, Iowa, Dec. 'J.i, I'.IO'J, Robert K. Barrickmau and Mrs. Lizzie How ard. DIM). OALLOWAY-ln Grants Pass Jan. 8, r.Nill, James Gallowny,aged 82 years, U months and 8 days. Deceased was married liliont C8 years ago to Maletta Felster In I, inn county, who died May 3, 1HU4. lie was the father of flvo children, three of whom aro living; ono daugh ter iu Chicago and ono in Indiana and one son, Frank, Jin Grunts Pass. The fuueial was conducted from tho house it 3 o'clock p. m., Saturday, by Rev. VI. D. Wilsou of tho Freo Methodist church. ice Sale Block. - Oregon.