VOL. XXIII. GRANTS PASS. JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. 1907. NO. 30. TREASURER JOHNSON RENDERS STATEMENT Interesting Report as to City's Standing In the Mutter of Finances. At the last meeting of the citv coun cil City Treasuier Col. W. Johnioo made a report, cor ering the period from September 1, back one year and among other interesting items in bii report, were the following : Received . for liquor licenses, $:I900; fines in police court, $350.50; taxes (6 mills) $59,867.53; circuses aod shows, $70; tnm 1 J an t nn. ' fund, $5340.96; merry-go-round, $90; and other sources, making the total come to $20,316.18. During that time he paid ont $14,061.43 for warrants outstanding; interest on same, $3229.83, leaving a balance of cash on hand, September 11, 1907, of $4,084.92. Other foods were reported as follows : Main sewer bal on hand, $5273.36; , sewer assessment, $120.40; tax (3$ milli,) $3492.26, while $5340 96 has been transfererd to the general fond and $3000 to the sinking fund, and - $732.64 waa paid out as interest on bonds, leaving a balance on band of . $1935.63, received for road tax $216; hauling cement, $43 and paid out: warrants, $15112, leaving a balance on hand: $653.41. Special Fund Bal on band $251.23, which was trans ferred to the general fund. Sinking Fond $19,000 Issue on hand, $1000, tranferred from Main Sewer Fund, $1000, leaving on hand, $2000. Sink ing Fund $6000 Issue, transferred from Main Sewer Fond, $1000 paid for bonds No. 11 and 13, $500 each, $1000. The outstanding warrants foot up $40,818.37, with interest estimated at $3000, making total warrant debt, September 1, 1907 as $43,818.87, while i the outstanding $19,000 issue of bond $19,000 and $6000 issue $O00, making the total outstanding bonds against the city at $28,000. ' Other matters ' coming before the cooncil were as follows : An order waa made for the con structing of a new granite sidewalk on the south side of L street, between 8th nd 10th streets. A petition by H. C. Ackerman et 1 for a lateral sewer, connecting with ; the main sewer on 5th street and run ning into the alley of block 83. O. T. 8. was presented and the work was ordered done. An ordinance, fixing the rates for . the water works was read for the sec ond time and was referred to the Judiciary Committee. No rates were named, but these will be inserted aud acted upon at the next meeting. The petition of T. W. Sjhallhoru et al for a lateral sewer, tapping the Pine street main sewer at the junoiton of the alley and extending up said ' alley 125 feet, wa referred to the Sewer Committee. In accordance with the petition of Joseph Moss et al a new granite sidewalk, beginning at the corner of L and 10th streets, on the south side and running to corner of L and 8th streets was ordered bailt. A request was made by Messrs. Williamson and Maton, who are open ing a new addition, facing the new factory, requesting the council to have the Southern Facifio to open op t leeal one more waterway under their tracks, to carry off high water. City Recorder Clements was in trocted to proceed and compile the various city ordinances and then have the same properlv printed for fata re use. A BARGAIN 160 Acres land, about Q acres of Al grape land, south slope, abundance timber. About 2000 cords of oak, fin and pine wood on the place. Fair buildings and fences. Price .2o00 One half cash. If you want a good place for a little money, look this up. W- ZEj. IK-BIj-A.2SriD THE REAL ESTATE MAN Ground Floor, Opera House Block Friday evening R. B. fiaber of this city reoeived the sad intelligence that bis brother, W. H. Biber bad died suddenly at bis home in Junotion City. Deceased was a native of Kiles, Mich., and came across the plains, locating at Jefferson, Novein ber 25, 1852, later removing to Junc tion City where he has resided ever since. He has been prominent in the making of Oregon history and was highly respected. He was one of the pioneer merchants of the Willamette valley. He leaves a widow, three sons, two daughters, two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the A O. U. W. for 20 years, also of the Masons. His old frind, Rev. W. R. Bishop of Portland, who was with him his last day on this earth, preaohed his faneral at Junction City Sunday, where the remains were in terred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. FINE ART EXHIBIT IS BROUGHT TO THIS CITY Famous Kiser Views Displayed And Greatly Enjoyed by Lovers of Art. A few days ago Henry B. Corliss exhibited the Kiser views in Grants Pass in the Hall Art store. The en tire wall space .was covered with this famous collection, green burlap being need for a background to give the pictures an artistic setting. But the views themselves were each and all works of art, well worth the close and careful inspection that was given thsm by the numbers who took advantage of this exhibit. Not only were the scenes shown in the usual black and white of, the photo graph, out. they were further en hanced by water color artists so that they appeared in their natural colors. Mr. Corliss stated that Mr. Kiser bad made photographic art his life work and that this collection repre sents eight years of work, as well as an expense of $10,000. The views all were taken in Oregon and Washing ton and are verr diversified, showing all phases of landscapes from the placid lake sceues to rippling water falls and tumbling cataricis, with uj occasional iniriue view, al;o sunrise and suoBet views with their beautiful colorings aud cloud effects are excel leotl depicted in their natural color ings and not the least bit overdrawn. One of the most wonderful of the scenes is that taken from Mt. Jeffer son in which can be seen live snow capped peaks, Hood, Adams, ht. Helens, Raiuier, and Baker, the latter being distant 400 miles from I he camera. Mr. Kiser statei that the at mosphere was very clear when this negative was taken. The collection includes soeues from Columbia River points, Oregon coast, Lake Chelan, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Jeffer son aud the Crater Lake region, these showing nature in her wiliest moods, while a few views from the city parks in Portlaand bring us back to civili zation. Mr. Corliss is exhibiting this collection throughout Oregon and Wanhington, before taking it east, where it cannot help but impress all those who see it, not only with the beauties of nature in this far north west, but of the wonderful artistic talen', of it creator, Fred H. Kiser. Mr. Kiser is considered among the foremost photograpio artists .of the world, and many critics as well as world traveled tourist, have pro nounced this collection the finest they have ever seen. Order your Tokay Grapes from Geo. H. Parker. 01-18 6t on Rogue River close to (irants Pass. 20 acres of first class apple SEMI ANNUAL REPORTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS Interesting Statement Showing Condition of Affairs in These Public Offices. Cherk Cheshire's Showing. Showing the amount Of claims al lowed by the County Court of Jose phine County, Ore., for what allowed, (he amount of warrauts outstanding and nnpaid from the first day of April 107. to the fitst day of Oo'ober, 1SK)7. Warrants outstanding April 1. 1!H)7 $109,213 50 Warrants issued from April 1. WO? to Oct 1, 1907 : tonnty ceurt and com per diem and mileage Cirouit court, jurors, wit. bailiff etc 674 30 684 S 897 66 1,402 66 Justice courts, jurors, wit, constable and joetioe fees.. onerin s uroce, Sherirr and DeDntv Clerks' Office. ilrk n,l deDntv . 1 ami u irensurer s vjince, salary UOO 00 Coroner's Office, Coroner's fees, iurors. wit.nexi etv 84 30 891 60 6 00 1,061 26 225 00 40 84 School Sunt. 's office, sal. assistauts. eta Stock Inspector, fees Assessor's office, assessor aud denntien Assessment and collection of taxes Tax rebates Current expenses, printing, DOOKs, postage, etc. all of noes . 1,246 14 1,410 38 698 90 Crt bouse. Janitor, water. liirht. rerjairs. fuel atn Jail, Board of prisoners. med attendance, in Cars of poor, coauty physi cian, nospital charges, board, etc. . 3,843 26 60 00 105 00 10 60 11,046 70 86 65 600 00 Indigent soldiers. Insane, exam and exp Election, registration. Roads and highways, labor, supervisor, eto Juvenile court, commitment and oouvevanm . JosepUins County. 1907 fair, appropriation County Board of bealth, sal ol seo'y, eto 93 00 Estimated accrued interest 9,000 00 Total $142,864 36 HO NT K A Warrants canoelied from Apr 1. 1907 to Of 1. 1907 t 23 483 SH Cash in hands of treasurer to anulv on warrant 4. 711 f.H Taxes unpaid 1906 roll 10,900 91 Aint doe oouuty Iroin tax sale 2,696 79 Net liabilities 101, 0HH 69 Total S142.864 85 State of.Oregon tjounty ol Josephine S I, S. F. Cheshire, Coonty clerk of the County of Josephine, State of Oregon, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the number aud amount of claims allowed by the county court of said county for the six months eud- iug October 1, 1007 on what account the same are allowed aud the amount of warrants drawn, and the amount of warrants outstanding .and 'unpaid, as the same appears upon the records in my office aud iu my official cus tody. Wltuets my hand and official seal this lth day of October A. D. 1907. (SEAL.) S. F. CHESHIRE. Clerk. The County's Finances. GENERAL FUND To bal from last report $ 5,24.) 50 Amt Co clerk fees I.Krttt Mt) State aud county tax 4 J, 4 a J 27 Poll tax 254 50 Warrants on taxes 814 tin Fines 133 W) Liquor L'ceime 1,300 oo Sale cemetery lota. al UJ Total 61.845 47 CONTRA Bv amount tran ferred to school fund 2,08 HO State Tax 9,22i 00 Cancelled Warrauts 18,851 78 Iutereit rn same 3,815 29 Sal on baod 17.8H4 tto Total $51,845 47 SCHOOL AND OTHER FUNDS. To bal from last report 867 9S Traosfened to Co school fund 2,08 80 From State school fund 4,476 07 Institute fund . 88 to City tax 9.WM) 4H For road dlstrnti S,16 2 For school district 12.251 44 Total $34,689 44 CONTRA To amt ( aid Co school orders 2,074 10 Amt pd State school orders 1,993 "0 City treasurer B.800 48 School dist, saccial tax v.8n It) Road dlst 5.094 16 Bal on hand ... 5,860 2.0 Total $4.68t) 41 I. J. T. Taylor do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and cor rect statement of the amounts re oeived, paid out and remaining on hand in the treasury of said count' lor the six months ending Sept 30th, 1907. Witness my baod this 21st day of October, A. D.. 1907. J. T. TAYLOR, Treasurer Joej bine Co. FARMERS PROPOSE TO ERADICATE ALL GRAFT They Are Organizing Granites fvll Oyer Oregon for This and Other Good Purposes. The Orange movemeut is reaching Southern Oregon and Hon. Jacob Voorhies, the state deputy has been getting the farmers for Josephine oouuty in line, in good shape, during the past week or so. On October 9th, he perfected the organization of the Illinois Valley Grange, with au enrollment of 'mHt members. Officers were chosen as follows : W. L. Baboook, W. M ; M. M. Kohler. W. O; Mrs. M. E. Leo nard, W. L; Mrs. JIary Babcock, W. S; Robert George, W. A. S; W. H. Gorner, W. 0; Jno. W. Husse. W. Tress; R. P. George, W. Sec: J. E. Howard, U. E ; Miss Elsie R. Kohler, Poo run a ; Miss Ada Hart, Flora ; Mils Edith Holland, Ceres and Mrs. Hattie E. Miller, L. A. S. The meeting was held in the Sucker Creek school house, with a large attendance and niaoh interest was manifested in the proposition. The next day, October 10, he met the people of the Selma neighborhood, at the Central school building when Deer Creek Orange No. 47, with 47 members was organized. The officers selected were: A. T. Shoeman, W. M; O W. Walton, W. O; Ed. F. Hathaway. W. L; Mrs. J. R. Clark, W. ft; Mrs. Minnie J. Wimer, W. A. 3: J. R. Clark, W. C; Jacob Han Beth, W. Treas; M. F. Crooks, W. Sec; Jno. W. Biard, G. K; Mrs. Lottie Tolin, Pomona; Miss Myrtle Tuttle, Flora; Miss Phrona Sauer, Ceres ; Mrs. Etta Shoeuiake L. A. 8. At Wilderville the assembly was held in the Methodist church aod 69 members signed the rolls. Officers were chosen as follows: Chas. Smith, W. M ; Jas. T. McCann, W. O; Miss Emma Hocking, W. L; J. M. Hoxie. W. S; G. L. Robinson, W. A. S; Schubael E. Robinson, W. C;C. F. Lovelace, W. Treas; E. A. Hampton, W. Sec; C. L. Woelffls, O. K;Miss Anna George, Pomona; Miss Maude Hampton, Flora; Miss Minnie Neath amuur, Ceres; Miss Besie Robinson, L. A. S. Deputv Voorhies informed the Courier that the was nieetiDg with no opposition, whatever, bot, on the contrary, the people seemed anxious to take hold of the mat:er. . He ex plained that there were, primarily speaking, three objects for which the order stands. First aud foremost, it kirivrs to promote greater sociability among its members, then it is a strong advocate of educating the people and lastly it fa'or the co-operation of its nietnbeTrthip. He remarked that the members are takug a lively interest in securing good, wholesome legisla tion, but that partisan politics and sectarian religious are tabooed, as these things would disrupt any such organization, lbe ordur proposes to do all in its jiower to eradicate all forms of graft in public places. It desires to equalize the tax burdsu aud tn this eud it labors to keep dowo the expenses in public offices. It also uses every effort to get its members to keep out of debt and its motto is : "Pay as we go." Mr. Voorhies firmly believes that It is to the In leresti of the businiiss men through out the state to encourage the forma tion of Granges, for when its ideas are carried out," it will make better customers lor the dealers and these patrons will not be asking credit, but thev will boy more goods and pay more as the? go. This week lie is orgauizieg in Jack son county, but soon he will return to start Grangei at Missouri Flat. Will iams Cre-k and perhaps wesc of Uraut Pass, near the Dimmick school hoose. GRANTS PASS CANNERY INCREASES CAPACITY Surprising Growth of New Indus try Requires Much More Floor Space. Out at the big Grants Psas Can nery things are progressing uicely aud lots of good work is done. Now it is found that the present quarters are wholly iuadeqate for conducting the husiess io a satisfactory manner and another addition is already being built to the plant. The department heretofore used for the making of cider as been vacated and in iu place will but ud a neat ad dition to the structure, while other quarters will be provided for the making of the older. The uew addi tion will oe 86x40 feet in size aud will for the present be used for store room. It will be .two-story and well equipped for being of much use. The entire building is being fitted with porches and thus made much neater and pleasanter for the workers. Just now a large quantity of toma toes, pumpkins aud squash is being cauned aud lunch nice jelly is also being put op. There is quite a brisk demand for these things from all over the west aud the cannery ' manage ment is sending off shipments right along to various points on the coast lbe valuable services of J. G. Webber of San Francisco have been secured to conduct the canning de partment He was for some time con nected with the Alaska Packers As- sooialon., where the was regarded as a valuable man and Manager Sampson is to be congratulated unon bains hM to indues him to stop and have charge or una important branch of the work. boon the mannfactnrina of Sanin. son's Spray will commence in earnest ana already there have been a number of large orders booked for this Donolar proa notion. Manager Sampson made little trip through Douglas oountv. me otner aay and succeeded in aelKno four cars of the ontput in short order, with others to follow. He finds that the froit growers are well lnfnrmH as to the value of the spray and in many oases he did not even have to explain its good properties, the farmer telling him that he knew all aoout it and that he wonld tk -,. of the spray jU8t as soon aa he nnnl.t get It One of the leading stores of Roseburg will be the distributor for that section and the demand is already very good. And this is oat a starter. Mr. Sampson pronoses to km th-t tl.. snray is ussd all over the state. He is making large plans for turning ont lots of the prodnot and hopss to be able to sqpply all the demand right from the start. Celery at Pardee's. 10-18 It Our Customers -ARE OUR BEST For they always find in our big store the latest designs in the housefurnishing line, and then we sell at prices which are sure to please the people. : : : AS A MATTER OF COURSE Every lady wnnts her liouso nicely fur nished mid that's whero we shine. You should come iind see for yourself the many useful and attractive articles which we oiler, another carload just ar rived and wo ask you to corno in and look them over. All we ask is that you come and see our goods and com pare prices, we'll risk the rest. : : : : Your's to Please Furniture and Car- U, Linoleums, I.s C'urUum, Por tieres, MattresneK, Pillows. Coin, Wall l'aier, Clocks, Mirror, Window Shades, l'iirtures, Picture Moulding. R. H. 0 tleill THE HOUSEFURNISHER f ront St., bet. 6 and 7 HOW OTHER CITIES OWN THEIR WATERWORKS Some Interesting Reports from Municipalities Regarding this Most Important Mevlter Eugene is in the mlist of a munici pal waterworks campaign. That thriving city has several times voted upou the matter and in one or two iustances the vote was overwhelm ingly iu favor of the idea, bat for some unancouutable reason it was not carried out Now the advocates of the measure seem to be In downright earnest and'they won by putting sp a strong fight. Mayor Matlock of that oity has withiu the post week or two sent to various cities in the Pacifio North west where there are in operation municipal water plants a series of questions in regard to the cost of building the plants, the net lnoome, eto. So far figures from Cottage Grove, Oorvallis, Pendleton, Oregon City, Portland and Walla Walla have been received and in each Instance the plant Is a financial success and a the ratesfor water to the consumer are much lower than in those cities where the plants are owned by private concerns. Pendleton has a pumping plant whioh was built in 1878. Ths net . profit to the oily from the plant in ... 1906 was $4919.86. Cottage Grove's gravity system has been in opsratlon for IS years and the city has surplus water fond of $5000 from its operation. There is a gravity system at Oor vallis and the net lnoome Is $6250. The oity recently purchased the pump ing systsm which had been in opera tion there In addition to the oity sys tem. Oregon Oity has a pumping system and uses filters. Ihe gross income there Is $1100 a month and the ex penses of operating the plant are less than $500 per month. The rates for water there are said to be lower than In any oity of the stats. Costlnued ou pegs 8 ADVERTISERS- Stoves and Ranges, Oramtewars, AKteware, Tinware, Woodeuwart, Willoware, Cutlery, Crockery, Lamps, Glassware, Kancy China, (lo-CarU, Baby Carriages. I I I J 1 1 i