Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1907)
RIVER COURIER. GRANTS PASS, OREGON;' DECEMBER 13, 1907. uncus Winter SHOES Now as winter is-here, every man needs a pair of good heavy soled shoes. We have sever al special styles with soft, easy uppers and double soles, just the kind for winter wear R, L. Bartlett Howard Bldg Sixth Si. VWV VV'M overlmd trains, what this rich belt ii capable of producing, as the travelers get no adequate idea of oor capabil ities from the train. Now even Roseburg is to hare such building and it would seem as though the peo ple of the Pas ooght to see and real ize tlie importance of soch a more. THE ROSUE RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, OBEUOX. Published Every Friday. Subscription Rataai One Year, in adTancs, Hit Months, Tliree M on tin, Dingle Copies, - $1.60 .76 .40 .06 Advertising Rates Fomlxhed on application at the of lice, or by mail. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will be charged fur at 60 per line; card of thanks 50o. E. VOORIIIES, E. WILLIS, Pbopr Editor B PI Oregon, at ieoond-claai nisi) matter. unpunished murders which have oc curred there during the past year. Here ,'in Josephine county we are so law abiding that we bate not had a siogle murder for abont three years. Bat we inucb prefer to boast of uoh conditions and of the fact that oar county jail lias been empty for three months past. If the close finances did nothing mors than to start oot the small army of prospectors into the hills and mountains to delve' Into mother earth and bring forth the hidden riches, it will not have been In vaio. This means, if it means anything, that we may expect a big revival in the mining industry here in.Joeephine county this season. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 13 1007. Unless a business enterprise is "be yond hope," quick resort to the "advertising treatment" will poll it through. Many "marvelous cures' are accredited to newpsaper advertis Ing. ' Giants Pass Is producing some mighty fine athletio timber these days, as the football and basketball aggrega tions at Ashland and Medtord are finding out. Oor girls can play ball, too, and both boys and girls are win nlng fame for onr fair city. We are glad to have oar friends hand us articles 'from eastern papers, bearing npon toplcs now before ths people of bur section. This shows ns conclusively that ithey want to aid as and we heartily 'appreciate the mo tives which act a ate them In so doing. If, aa some well informed people declare, State Treaorer Steele has been derelict in his duty, with refsrence to caring for the state funds, then he should suffer the oonsequonoe, as be most likely will have to do. Theie are no times to be showing favors In the matter of letting law breakers off easy. The masses will uot couuteu nee any such proceeding. Blowlv, bat surely are the signs of the recent finanoial depression paising away. About the only remnant to be found Is the croaker element, which la to be found la any oommunity and which seems to thrive best, when the locality is passing through such stricgeut times. Bat, inasmuch as it takes all kinds of people to make a world, we presume the Almighty must have had some objeot in view, when he brooght'them into existence. With the Bradley scandal in ths daily paper, and the Kleiuschinidt case looming up in the very near fu ture to say nothing of the threat that we are soon to have the Thaw case again aired in the courts, we might ask, in the words of the poet: "Where are we at?" In other words. hen will this stuff end? Are the members of the rising generation to read this unreadable slosh? 'J.t Is high time that an outraged poblic senti ment should rise np in righteous in dignation and pot a stop to this un holy practice the "Yellow" press has of dishing op the offscourings of the earth. " If an editor makes a mistake he has io apologize for it, bat If dootor makes a mistake he bariss it. If an editor makes one there is a lawsuit, swearing and the smell of solphar, but if a doctor makes ooe there Is a funeral, out flowers and a smell of varnish. A dootor can use a word a yaid long without knowing what it means, but if an editor usee i I he has to spell it. Any eld college can make a doctor. You can't make an editor; he has to be born. Success Magazine. As an additioual indication that the Admlnisration has no intention of letting up in its prosecution of Harri- man and the Harnman roads, rs. v. Townsend, assistant United States attorney for North Dakota, arrived in Washington yesterday to report to the Attorney-General for special duty. The significance of this lies in the fact that during the past five months Townsend has been in Oregon prepar ing the Government case against the Southern Pacific in the' matters of the proposed forfeiture of about $50, 000, 000 worth of land granted to the Har- riman road during .the past 40 years. The claim will be advanced by the Government that the terms of the grant have not been complied with in varioos respects. . Now that the City election is over. it will be in order for the soocessful candidates to get in and "make good" for the many promises whioh their friends made for them. The public eye is upon them and it behooves them to put their best foot forward. That is to say, the people of this oity want to see the city's business affairs carried on in a bnsinefslike man ner. The oity has rsaobed a place where it is of vital importance that no bungling .work Is done. So we say, -wrtn ail good will, that our oity fathers should pot forth their best effort to conduct the affairs of this municipality in the best possible manner. And let us who are privates in the ranks uphold them in every good undertaking. Holding a poblic office, where there is no emoluments and lots of complaints, is no sinecure. So, if we find that oor solons are striving o do the right thing, we should not be baokward in approving their actions. It's Time to Think ABOUT IIEAVICT CLOTHES and WE HAVE PREPARED TOR YOUR WANTS BV LAYING IN A BIG FALL and WINTER STOCK rf TTvnFRWFAB. MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING, MENS SUITS. something new, fro S to 25. and a COMPLETE LINE of SHOES WE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUCH GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE. WE CARRY ONLY FRESH GROCERIES. FRUITS and VEGETABLES an MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FLOUR, FEED and HAY. COME and SEE I S BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASES and WE WILL RISK OUR CHANCES. If it's bargains you are after, then come to our big establishment you'll find everything just as advertised Grants Pase Big Bargain Center... SOUTHERN OREGON SUPPLY CO. The daily papers lnt week had re port of four persons who em so afraid of the banks that they drew their money from savings banks only to lose it. One was robbed on his way home. Another was roblied after 1 Kon. he got home. A third lost his pocket book, and a fourth put liis money in I an old shoo, which his wife burned.. up wl" some niOi'isn. In thy mean tluin the hanks it'j Were atialil of ate ; paying all depositors' check on sight. Newcomers in onr . midst were greatly pleated with the sample of weather which we provided for Thanksgiving day. Back, beyond the Rockies, they would have encountered some decidedly ugly weather about this time ot year, but here we had sunshine aud it ws more like a spring day than anything else. The flower are in bloom, birds singing, strawberries and other small fruits in evidence and humanity enjoying ths life that is to be found only iu The Modford Commercial Club ban evidently "seen a light," for it is out with resolutions, tolling the outside world that it is perfectly content with the train service which the Southern l'acific is giving that locality, iu common with what we are all getting In this neck of the woods. Oiit'tw tiny are wanting to ask sonic special favors of the lUrrimau crowd ami take this means of "standing in," Marl.m county is desirable fame on g luing some nil account of the 13 If the woman's clubs of Southern California have their way IS years, will toon coiwe io he the proud age of ' independence of females The other day the Ias Angeles District redera tion resolved to petition the Legisla ture to make the legal age 21 yean. Leaders say it is a new method to ward securing equality of the sexes. As a vital necessity to solve the prob lem of girlhood, J. 1 Again woo Id we respectfully Mk of onr aggressive Commercial Club what the prospcuis are fur our having a permanent exhibit building on the depot ground? Ashlaud and Medford have found this a most effective way in winch to show to the passing tlironirs. m ihev iro through on the i VOW USEFUL j& CHRISTMAS GIFTS jz Visit the Music ami rhoto llouso FLUB Mfrrififld Waltham Enterprise iRBANS Wotern Cottage Dytr BroJ. Ann Arbor Violin, Bows, Cases mid Trimmings; Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos. TalkinK Machines, ami Records. Music Rolls, Music Stands, and many other useful and Beautiful Gifts can le had at ROWELL'S MUSK STORE 1200 conies Standard and Classic, Vocal, and Instrumental Music nt 10 renl-i n riniv. Send lor cataloi' -- - .- - r.- 2 Representative Payne, chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, and Representative Dalzell, ranking member of that committee. and the members of the House Corn niitee on Rules, had a conference with Presideut Roosevelt today. Both agreed on leaving the White House that there would be no revision of the tariff at the earning season of Congress. Asked if this statement ap plied to the schedule on news print paper and wood pulp, Payne, with hearty laueh, remarked: "What does that IS per cent rate on wood palp amount to? If it closes up some of the newspaper I think it ininht ba a good thing." And now the Oregon ian has come out and declared that hereafter it will be fonud ia the "Independent" columu. It is only sewiug that the day for strong partiuhip is a thing of the pint and that the people are demanding tnat a uian shall be elected purely on his merits and not because he happens to have tome political machine backing hi in Op. While this would doubtless enoonrage deposits, and while those deposits coold in torn be handed over to the banks, it does not furnish complete relief, because the plan as presented limits deposit and does not contem plate the opening of circulating ac counts. The business community, therefore, oannot use the postal sav ings banks to any great extent, ana, besides, it would take some time to inaugurate a postal savings system and secure the neoessary number of em ployes to make the plan effective throughout the country. "I believe it is possible for the Government to give immediate relief by an act of Congress .providing for the guarantee by the Government of all deposits in all national banks, the banks tbns guarantee to agree to re imburse the Government for any losses inoarrsd and to make this re imbursemeat in proportion to the deposits. " Toilet Sets at Clemens. O'Neill Frames Pictures. Triplicate.liirrors at Clemens. Useful presents at Cramer Bros. Rogers 1847 Silverware at Cramer Bros. Christmas calling cards at the Cour ier office. Beautiful colored Riser photos at Hall's Art Store. You will find Santa Clans with plentv of goods at Cramer Bros. Atk your grocer for Sunshine Coal oil. Hair-Riddle Hdw. Co., distributor". Strsnsky Steel ware makes fine Christmas preeentB. Sold only by Cra mer Bros. County Health Officer, Dr. D. P. Loe's reptrt for the month of No vember presents some interesting statistics. It thaws one case of scarlet fever and one of measles, while there were eight deaths, three nixies and five females. In te fame period there were 11 Vi V , VI irales am! one female. CLASSIFIED ADS. The pnojile of Grants Pads will have a rare treat at the New Opera House next Friday eveuiug, when Hon C. O. Watson delivers his eloquent and interesting address: "The Neology of the Siskiyou Rigicne and tile Marble Halls of Oregon," winch will be amply illustrated by stereopticon views, taken by Mr. Watson and Joaquin Miller, when they made a personal trip of investigation out tliat way, last eunuuer. Tliis promises to be a great tourist attraction for tlie Pacific coast, in the very near future aud the travel ill come, tor the uiost part, right through (irauts Pas and this is a matter iu which everv public spirited citizen is vitally in terested. So, we fay, the people of this city and countv should turu out and if possible rill the ojera house, for we will tw well paid tor going to hear this eloquent speaker. Instead of the "tariff reformer, '' we are now to have the fmauce tinker. William '.leuning Bryan is equal to the emergency and is K -lhititr up serenely with a pauaceaTor i lie i ul lic ills. He is imeted with" remarked; "The Aduiiuistratiou is ! prepared, 'so we are informed, 'to recommend a p.ul iaviugsTauk7 I NEW TODAY. WANTED To exchange 118 ii collator for a fit) egg incubator. Call at Courier office. ARE YOU IN A MUDDLE About something for Christmas ? ? ? ? ? Let me help you. There is nothing that' a housewife prizes more than. her CHINA AND SILVER. Every pattern I have in Silver is a Standard and my prices are CORRECT. Pieces in China, Handpainted in Hav land Blanks from $1.50 up. Every piece is painted to order and I do not carry duplicates. BARNES, T"E JEWELER &afe and Secure lm the Man with a good Bank Account By systematically depositing his earnings each week, he lias Something tor a rainy day and is prepared for any emergency that may arise. Are you one of the fortn nates? We invite you to open an account with us. Be it small or great, you will always receive courteous treatment. Interest on time deposits If you have some surplus cash why not have it earning you some interest? We pay interest on time deposito. Safety Deposit Boxes tor Rent in which you can store your valuables, papers and treasures. You may have need for just such an accom modation. Let us serve you, G. P. Banking & Trust Co. N1KD To Exchange Fenn. Pot Card Views for Pacific Coast Views. ! Hen Flinger, Avonriak", 1'a. 12-13 3t APPLES wanted. Have good offer for a car. Charles Meserve, Mana ger Grants r'ass Fruit Urowers As sociation. 12-18 It Oregon, merchandise bonlupi-s aud buildings, valned at :loW), payiug well, in good coat town. Address Box 187, Yaquina, Ore., Lincoln County. 12-fi 4t A. F. PIERCE-Rcgistered Angoras, Flock head"d by one of the famous bucks of the "King Attbur" also other bucks of different strains of bleeding. Does of the noted strains; bu.-ks tor f ale, Merlin., Ore. 7-5 tf FOR SALE. S I'M A WPF.KKY riant for Sale on Noith lUli St. O. W. Guytcn. 11-15 4t B I'LL For sale. 3 years old, grade Swiss, half Herfor'd and Durham, inquire L. B. Akerc Wilderville, Ore., or Uix -10, Grants Pass. Ore. 11-8 4l FlK SALE-Six Hereford Bulls Kert v, Ore. h-ad full blood -K. P. George, 11-1 tf FOR SALE-1 will sell my entire flock of Rhode Island Red, consist ing of about 87 in all. John Chas tain. i3.fi 2t FOR SALE CUEAP-Three heifers, j cue. two aud three years old in the ! spring, fine dairy stock. Inquire of j Ueo. Parker. V-v , frolll FOUSALE or will exchange for town or; country propertv iu Sonthern ' i FARM for Sale 160 acres 50 in cul tivation, good house aud barn, etc., family orchard aud bt rries. 30 acres more eauy to clear, all i.leal fruit and farm land, 40 subirrigiited bot tom. Oak, pine ami fir timber to make 20ou Cordsof wood three miles all down haul to railroad and town ; miles outrange fine for hogs, caitle and ponltry; three horses and har ness, buggy, spring wagon and lum ber wagon, $100 Jersey cow and heifer, 20 hogs, full blood poultry, farm implements, household aud kitchen f oruiture complete, all ifoes ; splendid water at door.no malaria in miles, daily mail, in Rogue River valley, Jackson Ccinnty, Oregon.fineet climate on earth finest fruit land in state. All eoee for ISWu, address Box ii, "ooavuie, ure. 9-6-tf TIMBER RANCH I fin Acres small hoose, six acres nuder fence and alfalfa 2,0 10,000 feet good pine saw timber and wood tiinher for 2ooo cords wood; large creek through place fine dam aud perpetual wattf ' a shingle mill and planing mill in full operation driven by a turbio whtel. ; an ideal place for saw mlU fiiiM water power 10,000,000 feet of pine saw timber adjoining this place three miles down haul to railro nnd town, Jackfon coonty, Oregon' All goes for H500. I t's a snap; tw water right is worth it, don't m'" this. f. H. B. Ta.lor, & Woodville. Ore. -6tf LOST. LOST Last Friday after nooo, brown leather purse containing bnnch of keys, stamps and betwe8 27 and flO iu cash. Finder ple" return to Grants Piss Music Storj and receive rewara. 11-39 0 MISCELLANEOUS. FRANK BURNETT Upholstering, mission furniture made to order. WANTED bailsmen. Many 100totl50 per month ; some mors. Stock clean ; grown on Bjr" vation, far from old orchards. Ca advanced weeklv. Choice of tory. Address Washintgon Nursery Company, Toppenish, Washington. BARGAIN in wood. Will give for cutting 100 cords or wonM' principally. One mile from Wooa ville, down hill haul. Could fi nish board. Rev. J. E. Woodville. V f
