OUR PERSONAL COLUMN THE MEMORIAL SERVICES;! THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS deering: If You See or Hay Rake you know that it stands for the best The Mower has ball and roller bearings and the Ilay Rake is all steel. We have both machines set up and will gladly exhibit them. Cramer Bros. Odd Fellows Block. CULTIVATORS. WHAT A Beautiful Picture Of Domestic Happiness ! A pretty cottage in the suburbs, with a lovely green lawu eloping gently to the street and flowers flowers everywhere. And the man in the picture is a model husband so kind hearted, and considerate of his wife's happiness and well being that he allows her to mow the lawu sev eral times a week or as often as it needs it. No doubt he even consents to her getting up early in the morning to chop the wood and kindling. Some people stem to think chop, ping wood hard work, and after calm reflection we are inclined to agree with him. Rut to mow the lawn with one of oar lawn mowers this is not work, it is pleasure. HAIR-RIDDLE HARDWARE Co. Grants Pass, w E wish to call special attention to our white i shirt 'waists. We have some very pretty as well as novel ones in the latest styles. The Peau de Soie and China silks are rare bargains. Also our lino in underskirts of mercerized sateen are selling fust at the reasonably low prices. Closing out sale of Ladies' and Children's sun bonnets. Do not miss this sale. Mrs. J. Agent for New Idea Patterns, 10c- When sent bv mail nc. -BEYOND- Gomparison & The OSBORNE COLUMBIA MOWER Made With 4. 4'A. 5 nd 6 Fool Cut Cbt mower with a UJorKHUidt Reputation You often Hear the Other Fellow say: JUST AS GOOD AS THE OSBORNE A Full of Superiority. A box car collision occurred in the J railroad yards tliia morning in the . process of switching A string of four cars were stopped on a switch and i another car came down the intersect-, lug track and struck them. The cars . were wedged fast together and the side of the one struck was badly splintered j bat the damage was not serious. THOSE WHO LIVE ON FARMS. Dr Berg Id, Pana, Ills, writes: "I have used Ballard's Snow Liniment; and am confident there is no better made Those who lire on farms are especially liable to many accidental cuts, burns and braises, which heal rapidly when Ballard's Snow Lini ment is applied. It should always be kept in the bouse, tic, JOc, and 1.00 at Slover Drag Company. QUICK ARREST. J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala., was twice ia the hospital from a aeTrrecase of piles causing 24 tumors. After doctors ana all remedies failed, Backlen's Arnica Salve quickly ar rested further inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 2oc at W. Y. Kremer's. Fountain Peni Waterman's Ideal 150 to A.0O at Cramer Bros. on a Mower HOES AND HARROWS Oregon. A. Rehkopf Competition A MOWER THAT FILLS ALL NEEDS, OVERCOMES ALL OBJECTION'S TO MACHINES NOW IN USE' It (iivCS The Greatest Satisfaction, The Longest Life, The Simplest Construction. Positively No Neck Weight, No Side Draft. We Court Investigation. F. II. SCHMIDT Grants Pass, Ore. The song, "How-de-do," so delight fully sung by Verna Feltou of the Allen stock company, was composed especially for her by Arden W. Allen, musical director of the company. BORN. MEADE Near Grants Pass. Tuesdav, May liXKi, to Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Meade, a daughter. DIED TAYLOR In Portland, Ore., May 23, 19t, Edwin Taylor. The deceased was the little son 'of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor of Grants Pass and was about fire years of age. He had been ill for some time and was sent to a hospital in Portland for treatment The body was brought to Grants Pass for interment KNUTSON In this city, Sunday, May 24, 11)08. Gilbert KuuUon, aged AO years. Mr. Knutson's death was caused from stomach trouble. The funeral was h!d on Tuesday, Rev. W. O. Con nell conducting the funeral services. PATNE At her home near Grants Pass, Tuesday, May t, IWJS, Mrs. Carrie E. Payne, aged 41 years. The funeral serrices will be held on Thursday at the Newman M. E. church. PeopU as They Corn and Go From Day to Day. Miss Audrey Jennings visited in Glendale last week. Mrs. S. . Bates wsnt to Medford Tuesday on a business visit. W. L Sweetland was in Medford Friday on a business visit Engiueer Jack Scott has removed with bis family to Sllverton, Ore. H. C. Perkins returned on Thurs day from a surveying trip on Grave creek. E. D. Wilcox of Hill City. Kansas, is in the city looking over this country. Walter E. Gray, lately of Roaeburg, is at the First National bank in the capacity of book keeper. M. W. Wheeler returned on Satur day evening from a few days visit to Medford and Ashland. T. V. Rourke, the placer operator of Althouse, visited in Grants Pass last week with his family. Mrs. Fred Miller visited in Medford during the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Little. Mrs. A. E. Reames of Jacksonville is in town this week, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. How laud. Mrs G. W. Burnett of Medford visited here last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hoyt. Fred Blackman left on Tuesday mern ing's early train for Myrtle Point to be absent a short time on a business trip. J. D. Stevens leaves this week for Idaho to resume his former position as foreman with the Golden Rule Mining Co. Miss Gertrude John came in from Williams Thursday and spent several days visiting with frieuds in this city. Mrs. N.G. Bates went to Central Point Monday and will spend some time visiting at her former home near that place. H. E. Foster, A. H. Gunuell and A. B. Elmer visited the southern part of the conuty last week examining mining properties. Hon. R. D. Hume, the salmon king of Rogue river, spent Thursdayl in Grants Pass and left ou that evening for San Francisco. E. F. Steelman of Galls creek near Gold Hill was committed to the asylnm last week by the Jackson county authorties. Mayor J. if. Bashor has been very seriously ill with appendicitis for the past few days but is now making very gratifying progress toward recovery. Little Jnanita Yost returned to Grants Pass Friday after spending several mouths in Ashland at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Goo. Gillette. Herbert McCarthy, who has been running as a Pullman dining car con ductor between Ogden and San Fran cisco, has resigned his position and returned to Ashland. Mrs. O. A. Riddle and little sou 1 have returned to Riddle after a viit with her parents at Medford. Claude has gone into business at Riddle and they will make their home there. Thos. Carr of Foots creek was in town Thursdav, bringing with him a clean-up from his placer mine In that district. He has had a very prosper ous run and a satisfactory clean up. Mrs. Ci. W. Hays and daughter Grace, arrived here Tuesday from Portland to visit for a time with her mother and sister and with friends. Mr. Hays is expected here next week. Ed Payne is reported to be in a very critical condition from the bursting of a blood vessel in his head, and brain fover is feared. His mother, Mrs. Carrie E. Payne, died on Tues day and yoong Payne's misfortune followed close after this sorrowul oc currence, i SENATOR FULTON SPEAKS Speech rt Opera House in Behalf of Hrrmann. Hon. 0. W. Fulton, U. S. senator from Oregon, spoke at the opera house Monday evening in behalf of Binger Hermann republican candidate for congress. W. H. Hampton chairman of the republican committee intro duced the speaker. As a speaker, Mr. Fulton is of the class that may bo termed powerful. He has a strong and pleasant voice, a pleasing pres ence, and a most effective delivery. In the opening of his speech he eulogized the late Congressman Tongue, expressing sorrow at the event which had made it necessary to elect a congressman at thin time. He said lis had no doubt that Binger Hermann would be elected to con Kress, giving as a reason the supposi tion that men would use the same business judgment in public matters that they would iu private. He made a strong plea for Mr. Hermann on par'.y lines, citing his bearers to the records of the two parties. He spoke kindly of Mr. Reames from a personal stand point but ridiculed the idea that a democrat could be in harmony with the administration, referring to the charge that Hermann was out of harmony. This latter allegation was denied by Mr. Fulton, who said he knew positively that Mr. Hermann resigned tram the land office because he disagreed with his superior, Score tary Hitchcock, concerning the minor details of the work and that the dis agreement was not one which reflected on the character or ability of either man. As Mr. Hermann was the sub ordinate it was natural tliat he should be the one to resign rather than the secretary. From a purely business point of view also he urged the elec tion of Mr. Hermann saying that a democrat could not get the advantag eous committee assignments whih a republican could and that it was in the committee where the real work is done. He presumed that the voters want the man who can do the most for Oregon. In conclusion he made a short address to the young men who were Just takinr their places among the voters and urged them to read the history of their country and be guided by the records in the selection f their political faith. Sermon at Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. W. McDouiall. Last Sunday was Memorial Sunday and was observed by nnion services, held at Bethany Presbyterian church. The church was appropriately decorated with the national colors and with plants and flowers. The organi zations of the G. A. R., W. R. C, and O. N. G. attended iu a body and the congregation which assembled filled the church to overflowing, Rev. J. W. McDongall of the New man M. E. church gave the sermon, Rev. W. G. Counell and Rev. Robt Leslie assisting in the services. The sermon was full of eloquence and a high quality of patriotism and was enjoyed by the hearers with appre ciation. A DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM Literary and Musical Enloyment Bv Woman's Club. The Woman's club held a meeting at Woodmen hall on Saturday after noon with a good attendance. After a brief business session, an excellent literary and musical program was rendered. Descriptive papers were read, on "Mt Hood," by Mrs. T. F. Rourke, and on "Crater Lake" by Mrs. W. 0. Hale. These two of the most wonderful of Oregon's scenic attractions were beautifully described, with vivid word painting worthy of the grandeur of their subjects. The literature of Oregon was recognized in papers ou Mrs. Dye, by Mrs. Jos. Moss and on Sam Simpson by Mrs. A. A. Porter. Charming vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Gault and Miss Carrie White, and Mrs. Robie's reading "Beautiful Willamette" and "The Mother of Men" was among the most enjoyed of tho numbers. A song by a sextette of ladies was the concluding number and was enthusi astically encored. RESENTING THE INSULT Board of Trade Takes Action on Juggled Train Orders. The executive committee of the board of trade held a meeting ou Saturday evening to consider the matter of the affront put upon Grants Pat8, on the occasion of the presi dent's visit It was decided to lav the matter formally by resolution be fore the Southern Pacific officials with a view to ascertaining if possi ble the source of the unjustly dis criminating orders and that the guilty parties be fittingly rebuked. Decoration Day Program. Following is the program for Me morial day. May SO, WKJ: Procession will form opposite court house on Sixth street so as to be ready to march at 1 :30 p. m. sharp as fol lows : Grants Pass Brass Baud. Company H, O. N. G. G. A. R. and old soldiers. W. R. C. School Childreu, Other Organizations and the Public They will march down Sixth street to bicycle ground where general orders will be read by Post Adjutaut and secretary of tho W. R. C. After which the ceuotoph will be decorated to the unknown and nn re turned comrades iu accordance with the G. A. R, service with the assistance! of tho school children under tho direc tion of the W. R. C. after which the children will be dismissed. The or gauiations will march to the opera house where the services of the day will be concluded. The excercises at the opera house will commence at 2:80 p m.. An interesting program will be rendered. There will be au address by Rev. T. A. Daughters and vocal music by the M. E. choir. Everybody is cordially invited. Tho ducoratiug committee solicits flowers to be sent to ojiera house by 9 o'clock a. m. G. A R. Committee. Decoration Day. Attention I G. A. R., old soldiers und W. R. C. : You will meet at G. A. It. head quarters ou the 30th of May at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp for orders for the services of the day. Committees as signed will .decorate the comrades' graves in the several cemeteries in the forenoon. Bring floweis to opera house by 0 o'clock a. m. Company H, Attention! All members of Coiniiaiiy H, 0. N. O., will meet at tho Armory at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp, Saturday, May 30, for the pur)Kse of participating iu the memorial day exercises. A. E. VOORHIES, Captain. On account of Decoration day com ing on Saturday this year, the stores will close at 10 o'clock a. in and open at 4 p. m. instead of remaining closed the remainder of the day. School House Contract. The contract for the construction of the new school building in this city was awarded on Wednesday evening, at a meeting of the board, to H. Snook of Albany for $SW0. The contract for the steam heating plant was given to Theo M. Uarr of Salem for 1.V7. Carnival Queen Vote. Following is the vote for carnival as it stood Tuesday. The voting closes next Thursday, June 4. Miss Essie Hartniau, Grants Pass. HiH Miss C. Rophermel, Medford SOM Miss Blackburn, Gold Hill 2h?1 Miss Grace Good Grants Pass .. 2417 Miss Helen Colvig, Jacksonville 1187 Miss Prue Angle, Medford WH Carnival King Vote. For king of the carnival the follow ing are being voted for: Johnule Booth H Joe Powell 87 Harry Foster 77 W. H. Hampton 3 A. H. Mock bfl for the north Wednesday evening in search of some clue which will lead to the where abouts of his father, J. D. Mock, to whose disappearance refercne. is made on the first page of this issue. Brief Notes end Items of" intefCcl and Importance! Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist. Go to Co run for Plumbing. Bicvclcs at Cramer Bros. M. Clemens, Prescription Druggist Hammocks at Cramer Bros. A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak Ranges at Cor on 's. Ice Picks, Ice shaves and Ice Cream Freezers at Cramer Bros. Four-foot wood wanted at the brick yard. Boulware & Hugging. Stroblo's shoe repairing always pleases. Take your shoes to him. Alaska Refrigerators are the kind that keep cooL Sold only by Cramer Bros. Croquet sets at Cramer Bros. Do the digger squirrels bothor you? Rotermund has a poison that extermi nates them. We have the flies, the river has the fish. Ask Cramer Bros, about the combination. Be sure and her r MIbs Thomas in "Mrs. Wiggs of tho Cabbage Patch. " 0era House, June 2d. Pattous Sun Proof Paint contains Silica and lead, that's why it lasts. Sold only by Cramer Bros. Are you ailing? We hope not, but if you are go to Rotermund for relief all the leading medicines on hand. IL B. Hendricks has been ap pointed solo agent for the Oregou Fire Relief association iu this district L. A. Stroblo has charge of the shoe makiug and repairing department at the Lncus harness shop Take your work to him. Cotton and Rubber Garden Hose from T cents a foot at Cramer Bros. For first class bargains in real es tate, see or writo Attorney H. B. Hen dricks. Wright's Assay building, Grants Pass. Did you see the nice collection of seaahells that Rotermund has? Re member, yon are welcome to look them over any time. Arthur Conklin has some 50,000 or (10,000 brick on hand which be has placed on sale and which are ready lor immediate disposal. Thomas the HouscfurniHhor, special DISCOUNT SALE. Dishes at Thomas' Ouo-Third off. This means ou a set of plates that be fore cost you $1.00, uow will only cost (Ml cents. Bny uow. You want your house painted with Patron's Sun Proof Paint. Why? Becauso it will hist Sold by Cramer Bros. The restaurant furniture of Martin Rude, is advertised to be sold by auc tion ou June 6, to satisfy a mortage on the same, held by August Futsch. Does your appetite aud thirst call for something sweet aud refreshing? Rotermund can satisfy it with the choicest of confectionery, ice cream aud soda water. Federal Labor Union No. 32(1 meets in tho court house ou the second and fourth Saturday evenings of each mouth. O. P. Jester, Pres. ; M. W. Robbins, Sec'y. The Allen stock comiiany gave their concluding performance in Grants Pass ou Saturday evening aud are playing this week in Eugene. They received a good Jiatroungu here which was well deserved. 1 am now prepared to accommodate a few steady boarders ; private fami ly ; C street 1st first cottage east of Sixth street. Mrs. L. A. Strobol, late of the Home Kitchen. B. O. McCnlloch is prujiariiig the foundation preparatory to erecting a brick office building ou the southeast comer or Sixth and I) streets, op posite liummcll'B law ofllco. No meeting of the city council was held on Thursday evening as no quorum could be secured. A largs number ol people were in attendance in the interest of the library matter. Dr. F. D. Strieker, homeopathic physician and surgeon, is now located in Grants Pass and has ojiciicd an oflico in room Uof the Masonic templu. Ask to see White Silver Metal Knives and Forks, Tea aud Table spoons. Warranted solid silver metal, will wear forever. THOMAS THE IIOUSKFUKNISHKK. The Shasta restaurant on Front street has Veil purchased from J. A. Prentiss by Samuel Jcssup who will continue the business. The deal was made by J. A. Turner. Invitations are out for the wedding of Geo. W. A. P. Cramer and Miss Jean Lougcucckcr, which will take place at Bethany Presbyterian church ou Wednesday, June 8. Hon. Biuger Hermann will he here ou Thursday, May 2H, and will ak at thu oj-ra house in the evening. He will be accomjutuicd by Hon. J. N. Williamson, congressman from Second district, who will also sjs'ak. The Applegato bridge at the mouth of Murphy creek will Ins tomjup for repair June 8d. It will take alsiut one week to do the work. All cross ing will lie stopped while under re pair. There is a ford that light teams can cross near by. By order of county court. The Oregou Fire Relief Association ia Oregon's leading fraternal fire Compaiiy which guarantees the lowest rates and Is-at protection because it Is backed by 2.',, (Mil) botiallde nienils-rs. For further particulars see Attorney II. B. Hendricks at Wright's assay building or drop him a card. One of the handsomest and best kept stores iu Southern Oregon Is the big honsefurnlshiiig establishment of K. Thomas on Sixth Street, next Layton Hotel, thoroughly metropolitan in all its departments and up-to-date in the style and finish of the goods it car ries, it well merits the splendid patronage bestowed upon it. Mr. Thomas does not claim he has the cheapest goods but It does seem be has some of the best goods for the money we have seen In a good while, Select patterns aud most exclusive siyies male nils stocx seem like a city store. Our Gift Offering ! o You 200 Presents Given Away With tho first 200 suits sold between now and tho 20th day of Juno we will give away with each suit, one of the following articles. Tho name of theso articles will bo placed in a plain sealed envelopo, and you will bo entitled to tho article named in the envelopo you select. Remember, a present goes with every suit sold at 5.00 and upward. Wo do not use Horso Tail, Black Horso, Black Cats, Etc. for selling marks, but all our goods aro marked in plain figures. "55 Three pair Shoes, your own selection Three pair Shoes, your own selection Three hats your own selection Threo hats your own selection Ten hats .... Ten hats .... Twenty shirts Ten Silk Handkerchiefs Twenty Shirts Twenty Shirts Twcnty-flvo Ties Twenty-five Ties Twenty-five pairs Fancy Hobo Ton pairs Mens Boston garters Seven Linen Handkerchiefs r CLOTHING, MEN'S FURNISHINGS, A WELL WRITTEN LETTER la Often Spoiled by Being Written On Tro-shy Pe.per. We all like to receive a letter written on fashionable stationery. Why not confer that pleasure on your friend by writing your letter on paier purchased from N M r. o We have the latest aud swelleat in texture, stylo and color. Come and seo our line, Dr. Roberts Still Here. Dr. ItolM'rts.the eye socialist at the Western hotel, has been very busy since coming to Grants Pass aud has concluded to stay uutil next Monday. Call and see the long list of persons he has lilted since coming here. Dr. .'toherts has one of the most complete optical outfits on the coast for the most Intricate examinations and lie also cuts all the lenses for his work. You don't have to wait, but can get your glasses within a few hours. If you want really first class work in this line, dou't fall to call on him soon, as next Monday is his last day. Kxauiiuatiuu freo. Commencement. ie mellow notes of music fill the suu'iotis hall. And greet the eager ears of the silent waiting throng. The Joy for the victory -crowned glad dens the hearts or all Fond hos-s for the "promising youth" kind time permits prolong. Orations plaud the virtues of the greater lire Aud jKiiut out stars that dimly light, the rugged height A steady mind, a will ti to climb, a love of strife Will some glad day drop a victor's palm o'er a conquering knight. Forgotten aie the strenuous days of the Mix-ing tst, For not ten are the dissenting frown and restraining hand, l!ut close in memory's mystic chords, held forever fast. The living lessons remain potential for life's deiuaud. The school boll ring no longer startles to the fi-et. School hours and rules no longer hamiier the free will. Within the throbbing world, necessity to meet, A sterner school the lessons un learned are harder atilL A Student An explosiou of molten babbit metal occurred on Friday at the Ash land Iron works iu which Master Mechanic George Wild was very severely burned in the face aud may lose his sight. List of Presents One Leather Suit Case .... Value $0.00 Ono Gentlemen's trunk - . Value 5.00 One pair Florshoim & Co.'s Patent Kid Shoes Value 5.00 Ono pair Walk Over Patent Kid Shoos Value 4.00 Two pairs VaIk Over Shoes, Vici Calf or Kid Value $3.50 pair GRANTS PASS IS DEFEATED One-Sided Be. as Ball Gams Is Plsxysd at Jacksonville. The Uranta Pass base ball team weut to Jacksonville Sunday and In dulged in a game of baseball with the home team of that town. Defeat perched upon the banners of the Grants Pass boys, the soore standing 19 to 7 iu favor of Jacksonville The latter town has a very strong team this year and have been playing first class base ball since the opening of the season. Mualca.1 Evening. The ladles of the Presbyterian church gave a "musical eveulng" at the church parlnrs on Friday evening. There was good attendance and pleasant time. The program, consist ing mainly of vocal and instrumental musical seeotions, was excellent throughout, every number fully merit ing the high degree of appreciation which was accorded it by the audience. Hie evening was a most enjoyable one throughout. Auyone knows that, have FISHING TACKLE A fishing pole free with every dollars worth of fishing tackle. Tho kind that never breaks. That's the kind we carry. We also carry a full line bicyles and sundries, knives and razors, talking machines, etc., etc. -3$ W. A. REPAIRING OF ALL Valuo $3.00 pair Value $2.50 pair Valuo $3.00 each Value $2.50 each Value $2.00 each Value $1.50 each Valuo $1.25 each Value $1.00 each Value $1.00 each Value $.75 each Value $.50 each Valuo $.25 each Value $.25 each Valuo $.25 each Value $.25 each 1 , SHOES, HATS. ANOTHER GIPSY OUTFIT These Com From Crescent CKV .nd Ar Going North. Another outfit of Gipsies, 60 or mora In number, arrived here Monday afternoon from Cresoent City, to which point they bad come np the California coast They were met on the Rogue river bridge by the Grants Pass officers ai refused entrance to the town. They pleaded that they wore oat ot provisions and that one of their wagons was broken down. Permission waathen givsn the men of the company to come into town and purchase Jwhat supplies they wished and this they did under the guidance of the officers. As the course of their Journey Is northward, they were given permission to pass through town ou their promise that they would not stop or molest anything. They have been In camp across the river repair ing their on t tits. While they aro sufficiently dirty and greasy they do not seem to be nearly so villianous a set as the other outfit which was In town few weeks ago. to catch fish, you must first - class Paddock KINDS A SPECIALTY