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ROGCfi RiVCR COURIER. GRANTS PASS, OREGON, MAY 4, 1V06. The Strength of a Bank is shown , 1st, By its working capital 2nd, By its stockholders. 3rd, By its management. THE first Rational Bank OF SOUTHERN OREGON Grants Pas, Oregon. Ha a Capital, Surplus Undivided ProfiU $77,500.00 And an additional Stock holders Liability (un der the National Bank ing Law). - - 50,000.00 Total Responsibility $127,500.00 DIRECTORS : J0H3 B. FHT, P. H. Harth, J. T. Terrs, H. C. KlNNET. R. A. Booth. Pres. J. C. Campbell, V. Pres. H. L Gilkiy, Cashier. Are you trouoiea witn aea Bugs, Ants or Flees, if so get a bottle of our SKinnums Buine It will destroy all of these insects BCD BUGS? Ever notice one on the wall? They're plainer than the handwriting on some. OUR BED BUG KILLER WILL KILL THEM One Large Bottle 25c Model Drug Store Pertcription Pharmacy NEW STOCK OF RY 600DS AT IIcLANE'S STORE Wut 0 Strut Secend Block from Sixth Street At prices that make bargains. Palace Barber Shop BATES & WILLIAMS, Propre. Shaving, Hair Cutting Baths, Etc. Evervthlnir neat and clean and work First-Class. N. E. McGREW, PIONEER TRUCK and DELIVERY Furniture and Piano Moving GRANTS PASS, OREGON. PENNYROYAL PILLS ( Ssvfe eu4 rellswfcle. hey I er e vigor, banish peine. J f Ho remady quelle DR. X MOTTS PENNYROYAL PILLS f I Sold by Dnufiiu ud Dr. Mmu l (ri- Co. Cleveland Obiu Low Passenger RatM. Commencing February 15th and jCootiDointr daily to and including April 7th, 1906. and from September ilStb until ootober 81st, 1906, Colonist ittoket will be sold from the East to ifomte oa Oregon Line via Portland, at the following low rales: From fio.fO, UL, $38; St Louis, $80; Omaha, and Kansas City, $25; Dn- Tr. $36. , ' - . Corresponding raUs will be made from other points, and will apply to sOl points oa Oregon Lines. tf A. L. CRAIG, Q. P. A. GRANTS PASS LEADS IN TELEPHONE SERVICE First to Have Central Energy Sys tem Automatic Will be Next Improvement. The undertaking to secure a com plete telephone system for Josephine county with free switching with Grants Pass has been given a setback by the Pacific States Telephone Com pany. This company could have had its income from telephone rentals and long distance business in Josephine oounty increased by fully $1000 a month by the close of the year bad General Manager Thatcher and County Manager Oium been more broad and business-like in their methods, but carrying out the modern corporation methods of greed and monopoly .tbey succeeded in checking the progressive movement that would have benefitted their company quite as muoh as it would hate the business men of Grants Pass and the farmers, miners and millmen of Josephine county. The fact is that this movement started by the Courier for a betterment of h telephone service in Josephine county has forced tbe Paoifio States Telephone Company to give Grants Pass the central energy system, wbiob will be deolded improvement over tbe present system, but not tbe equal to the automatio system in efficiency or cheapness. All that the central energy svstam differs from the present Bell system is that no bells ring on a line except that of tbe phone called and there is no bell ringing to call central. Grants Pass is the only town in Southern Oregon that will have the central energy system and there are bnt few towns on the Paoifio Coast of 5000 population or less that have been given this betterment by the Bell Telepone Company. Instead of getting the business from a score or more of rural telepone lines in the county the Paoifio States Tele phono Company through their greed will really come out the loser by the telephone controversy that tbey brought on for tbey will get only one small line out of Grants Pass to the Lee dintrlct having half a dozen telephones on it. The Applegate Vat ley Telephone Company will not lease the Williams line from the Pacific States Company as the latter's terms are too exacting, they demanding five year lease and the payment of the taxes which would be about $13 a year and the return of the line in as good condition as when taken. As the poles are badly deoayed the entire line of 30 miles would require new poles before the five years would be up thus making the undertaking too expensive to those holding tbe lease. Tbe Applegate farmers will not give up tbeir telephone venture but will this Summer build an independent line to Grants Pass. And it is the plan to estabtisb an independent sys tem in the Illinois Valley and connect it with the 'Applegate Valley lines and tbenoe to Grants Pass. A local station will be established in Grants Pass for tbe free nse of the public. With the installation of the Automatio telephone system in Grants Pass, which is expected within tbe year, connection will be made with it by tbe rural lines and tbe beginning made for a srstem of telephones for tbe entire oounty giving free switch ing to all subscribers. Josephine oounty is not the only locality in which tha Paoifio States Telephone Company tries to hog the whole tbing. Tbat company now has an injunction suit on in Albany to prevent local oompany from install ing tbe automatio telephones. Only last month the Pacific States Company bad a suit in Salem to keep out a local automatic company and lost it. Tbey tried to block the company now potting an automatio system In Port land, and tbe Applegate farmers wben tbey attempt to run an independent line into Grants Past will quite likely encounter an injunction suit as will the Automatio oompany when thsy enter this field, for tbe Bell Company claim vested rights by the perpetual fran chise they have in Grants Pass and in most other towns where tbey have a telephone franchise. A series of articles lately appearing in the Suc cess magaizne on the telephone busi ness in the United States gives a clear insight into tbe desperate efforts the Bell Company is making all over the country to retain its telephone mo nopoly by resorting to injunctions and every other method known to un scrupulous corporations. But despite this bitter opposition hundreds of towns and cities are putting in auto matio and other independent tele phones and there are now more than a million snob telephones in nse than of Bells. See H. B. Hendricks for good in vestments in town or country property (or paying gold mines) five years in the real estate business. He rents houses, negotiates loans on good in vestments and writes insurance la the Oregon Mutual at "living" rates. Office oa ground floor opposite post. I office, Grants Pas, Ore. STUDENTS HEAR THOUGHTFUL TALK President Crooks of Albany Col lege Addresses the High School. Principal Harrison will represent our High School at Salem the 11th of May, for the purpose of helping to or- gauize the debating league between the High Schools of Salem, Albany, Roseborg and Grants Pass. The prize-debate contest to be held in the High School Assembly room Wednesday evening, May 9, should be patronized by every student of the High School. Tbe question for de bate is, "Resolved, That the govern ment shou'd own and operate all the railroads and telegraph systems of the United States." Tbe question will be affirmed by Randall Hood, Frits Dean and Nina Paddock ; denied by Henry Morton, Amy Isaacs, and Her bert Gilkey. Prises will be awarded to the best two contestants. The de baters are working hard and a very enthusiastic contest is assured. On Friday morning. April37tb, the superintendent's onion was tbe soene of a pleasant surprise. The teachers of the Central Building had gathered and Mr. Patriok, the faithful aud genial old janitor, was called up to the office just after the 8 :80 bell. Seeing all the teachers and the seriousness of their fanes gave him tbe idea that he was called ud to be court martialed, However, bis fears were soon re lleved by Mr. Turner, who explained the occasion to be that of Mr. Pat rick's 61st birthday, and with a few words of oommendation and oongratu lation, presented Mr. Patrick with a very pretty gold watch fob, as expres sive of the good wishes and friendship of the teachers of the Central Build ing. Mr. Patriok, though muoh taken by surprise, was able to respond with a few words of thanks and apprecia tion. One of the most interesting talks that the High School students have bad the good fortune to bear was given on Tuesday morning, May let, by President Crooks of Albany col lege. After a few pleasant remarks by way of introduction and a suggrs tion that he would like to see some of the graduates from tbe Grants Pais High School at the Albany college, be proceeded to speak to tbe students along a line which young people are prone to overlook. He began by saying that every young person tbere owed from $2000 to $3000, and he reminded them tbat beside this they were indebted to their parents, their friends and even the government for very many things whiob money can not buy. Although they are not generally expected to repay this debt in cash, nevertheless, there are cer tain things which these people have a right to expect from the young people for wbom they have sacrificed. Among these things be mentioned honesty nut just honesty in certain things, bnt a high staodard of honor for everything and industry. Regarding industry he said "There is work tbat is work ; play that is play ; play tbat is work, and work that is play." He showed tbat only tbe last is worth while; that it is work in whiob one is interested, work for someone, work with some great end in view, work in which a pleasure is taken, tbat counts. President Crooks' talk was made most interesting by pointed illustrations and well told stories. All who heard him would be more than pleated with an opportunity to listen to him again. 1 LELAND aaaaaauaaaaauauuuaaaI fffff'TTfffff?ffT f f f f ?lf We have no sickness, to report Some new sidewalks are being made. That is what baa been needed. Very few idle man in Leland, and plenty of work for willing hands. George Strong has finished bis build- in ; other people will follow suit. A wedding in the near future. Peo ple are getting their eow bells ready, guns are always ready. Mr. Eorglin, our packer, was in town last week with bis pack train packing down the creek. Rain in abundance. It came in gcod time, although crops were not suffer ing . No nse now to irrigate for a long time. Bob Gibson is visiting our town. Hs has been employed Jat tbe Opp mine at Jacksonville. He ssys tbat mine it a big paying investment. We understand that Mr. Wilson, one of our merchants, baa bought tbe Greenback store. That store handles a large amount of goods. Some of our people will send sup plies for tbe needy at San Francisoo soon as we caa get information where to ship and who to. Some of onr voters don't like the candidates that were nominated at the primaries, bat they will hare to submit to tbe majority. We have the right man on tbe republican ticket for con stable; be weighs 300 pooads and will bo able to take bis man to the cooler or county jail. WIDE-AWAKE. PROPOSED LAW TO TAX ALL NOTES Would Mo-ke a Note Invalid if it Did Not Bear (he As sessor's Stamp. From Albany ooues the following report of a new law to be introduced iu the next legislature, which it seems to us will make quite a difference in the reveuoes of the state : To pevent modern Shylocks from exactiug interest on money which they conceal from the tax oollector, to force the money lender to turn in a correct statement of his personal property aud to bear his portion of government ex penses, as does tbe man whose entire estate consists of a few acres of tangible realty, is the purpose of a bill being considered for presentment to tbe Ore' gon legislature at its next session. "The proposed law provides a rem edy whiob, it is thought, will prove efficaoious. The assessor's stamp of 'reported for taxation, is required to appear on the back of the note, if col lection of the note is to be forced in the courts. The praotioal working of the proposed law is something like this: "Wheu tbe atsessor is listing the property of tbe people, all notes re pelled will be stamped across the back by the assessor, with the date, and some statement conveying tho infor mation that the aotes were reported and listed on the date given. The bolder of the paper will, .of course, then be required to pay taxes on the notes, as on other persoual property. "Tbe efficacy of the proposed Jlaw lies in tbe penalty for failure to so re port all notes. Whenever a note is concealed, and the stamp of the asses sor is not secured, to indicate that it has beeu reported for assessment, the proposed law will provide that collec tion of the note cannot be enforoed in the courts. "Tbe enforcement of Bunh law, if passed, would result in tbe assessment and taxation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in Oregon now escaping tax ation. Tbe provision of the proposed law which would indicate that it would be easy of enforcement, is that which provides that unless tbe assessor's stamp is upon a note as having been listed for assessment, no oolleotionjcan be legally made, that is, it is optional with the maker of the note whether he pays it or not. Tbe idea, it seems to us, is a good one and will work well when put into practical shape." BUSINESS POINTER. S. Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist Dr. M. C Findley, Oca list, Anrist, licensed optician. Goto Corun (or Plumbing. M. Clement. Prescription Druggist. A Gentleman's smoke the Stage line. A splendid line ol Royal Charter Oak Ranges at uoron'i Order seals and rubber stamps of A. K. Voorbies. For a o'eau bed and a good meal try the Western Hotel. Plaoer and quarts location notices mine deeds, leases, etc, at tbe Courier offioe. Poultry Netting will keep the chickens and small chioks out of tbe garden. You can get all widths at Reduced Round Trip Rates East' orn Points Season 1906. On July 3d and Ud, August 7th, 8th and 9tb and September 8th and 10th, 1906, Round Trip tickets will be on sale to points named under the fol lowing conditions. Both ways through Portland, to Chicago, $80.45; St. Louis, $76.46 Milwaukee, $78.66; St. Paul and Minneapolis, $08.95; Omaha, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, St Joseph, Atch inson, Leavenswortb and Kansas City, $68.96. One way through Portland, and one way through California, to Chicago, $86; St Louis, $81; Mil wauk.ee, $88.20; St Paul and Minne apolis, $81.40; Omaha, Council Bluffs-, 8ionx City, St Joseph, Leavenswortb and Kansas City. $73.60. Tickets will be sold to Milwaukee, only on August 7th, 8tb and 9th. Limits: Going, 10 days; tickets must be used going on date of sale; final return limit 90 days from date of sale but not beyond October, 81, 1906. 8topovers: Stopovers will be grant ed in either direction within the transit limits, west of Missouri River, St. Paul, and Minneapolis, also New Orleans, wben through that point except that no stopovers will be permit ted in California on going trip. A. L. CRAIG, O. P. A. Caught Cold While ttuntlKj a Burglar. Wm. Thos. Lanorgan, provincial constable at Chapleau, 'Ontario, says: "I caught a severe cold while bunting a burglar in the forest swamps last FatL Hearing of Cham berlain's Remedy, I tried it, and! after nsing two small bottles, I was completely oared." This remedy it Intended especially for coughs and eolds. It will loosen and relieve a severe oold in lees time than by any other treatment aad is tr favorito wherever its superior excellence has become known. For sale by M. Clemens. 420 AT THE SIGN OF THE. BIG FOUR Front St. You can find everything that is NEWEST and BEST in TEA, COFFEE, Spice, Extracts, Baking Powder, Cocoa, Chocolate, Condiments and Grocers Specialties. C.J.G-S. R-R'CM. "We have made arrangements whereby we can continue to give you the same cup quality in Tea and Coffeo as heretofore. Phone or mail your orders to us for prompt, careful attention. SNYTBE S ROGUE RIVER COFFEE MARKET For Cash Elevates Water by WATER POWER THE COLUMBIA HYDRAULIC RAM PUMPS AWAY UNCEASINGLY WITHOUT ANY ATTENTION T-IE COLUMBIA HYDRAULIC RAM it a simply constructed and inexpensive machine that can utilize a small fall of water for the purpose of raiting a portion of it to any desired height It is the farmer's friend in the dry season 1 and is indispensable to those owning land high above ditches. It will furnish water for domestic purposes, even elevating pure water of the spring by meant of the impure or muddy water, at found in tome streams. Requires no attention. Practically no cost of maintenance, there being no parti to get out of order. A rain will pay for itself in a short time. Every run installed it giving utmost satisfaction. We keep a large stock constantly on hand. Write to our Hydraulic Department today for illustrated literature. ' Columbia Engineering Works Tenth and Johnson Streets Thro' Standard Thro' To Principal Eastern Cities This daily service is offered Oregon people at Salt Lake City. You have choice of cars, choice of routes and you see the grandest scenery on the globe if you go east with us. Pleased to give you further Information. R. W. Cor. MARBLE AND '.iiiihK'M.H lifmll: J. B. FADDOCK, Proprietor. I am preDared to furnish anvthinc oi Marble or Granite. Nearly thirty years of experienoa In the Marble business warrants my saying thai. I caa fill your orders in the very best manner. Can furnish work in Scotch, Swede or American Granite or any kind ol Marble. Front street; next to Green's Gnnshop. -f PHONE 431 P. 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