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THE ROGUE RIVER COURIER GRANTS PASS, OREGON. Published Eyary Friday. Subscription Rataai One Year, in advance, $1.60 Bii Months, .78 Thraa Months, ... .40 Single Copies, ... .06 Advertising Races Furnished on application at tba office, or by mail. ObltuariM and resolution! of con dolence will be charged (or at 6c per line; aard of thanks MM. A. E. VOORHIES, VI. E. WILLIS, PROPR Editor Knlared at tbe post office at Oreata Pass Oregon, as seoond-ol lent mail matter. FRIDAY, JANUARY 81, 1008. Onr Deerlng "correspondent tells of the email boy oat that way going swimming, these January ; day I How's that for a mild climate r Why, even Boothern California with all its boasted climate oonld not begin to - equal that. It la now permissible In England for man to marry bis wife's lister, If the wife is dead. U it not abobt time to enact a law in America for tba protsotlon of the wife'a mother from tba allea-ed fanny mao. who never was fanny? ' . It is eald that the dtsgrantled Ob erver has been "rounding up" the various oouny of flotala aud In his pom pone manner baa Insinuated that an less they give bitu all the patronage of their respective offices they cannot expect the support ef this mighty or gan ot the "ring." Bit he is ear in the habit of claiming everything In sight that h's rautlng are not re garrttwl very seriously. Postmaster Harmon I' at 'asked the Courier to call the attention to Ihe practice of some people on the rural routes'ln placing loose change in the boiits, whi'U they want to mail a let ter, Instead of providing themselves with stamp. He hopes tee practice will he discontinued and that rural route patrons will place a small cup of wood or tin In their boxes, in which to plaoe the coin, in pate It be comes wceasarv for them to do so. Thtt man who wrote this Is not minister but a newspaper rlmp who hs had eiporieucm In the world : "The best people In town an church people. Tlirre may lie liypix'rltcs anion- tluui, and a eoourrirel or two, hut as a whole Hicks people r the ones yon aeed. You do not worry atont your daughter If she builds up her aot'inl circle among these church people, ami in your heart you are glad I""' " again he hoodwinked after that your boy has found frieuds inj,,T ,cn fashion. The "ring" carnit ine oh ureli, svu tf yoa haven't set j deles In Josephine county will hear a foot m-ide cf a church for M year. " , tu'ghly tVmd, eocnt tie bit s of Joue. ' jnhsu the lade prmlsul voters yet In A yoi tK bachelor sheriff who wis 'their work. (r vre hum our gusss. railed r. pen to aeive an attachment oo1 AUefi.lv machine oaii.l idntee are try It hivi.'eorce young widow . u 1 the ! Ing in vitin In hii.li on the itbe.JP folio ii. g eiperlrnce: "Mnl.mi. I ; Have h-i ettacl:nei for you " She tlohhrd and said til" nti.i hnicnt reciprocated. "You luiimidcmtood, he said, ou'inusl pr.v. e I to c urt She told lain ehe knew it waa leap year, but she bad rather be would do the cvottuiK. "Madam," lis colitlne.d "1hi in no tm.o for trifling The Tiu.tice is wailiiiK- "O, I prefer a nnniatei, " slid replied. "A e.iair; Jiisriii.t fie the llrel time, and 1 had bad luck" Tod.iy 'the AtKra breeders .f this ROGUE 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 wtar R. L. Bartlett Howard Bldg Sixth St. the place for the propogatlen of the Angoras. And tbey bring good re- tnrna, too. Now that the tommon sheep are diminishing all over Ibis and other ooontries, it becomes evident that mohai' will be needed and in great demand. We are almost too bosy enrolling the names of new eabscrlbera and In gatbsring the local nswa fer onr constantly increasing circle of reader to even notion the little threat which the pessimistic editor of the Observer attempts to give uv True to his nature, be can see nothing good in the newspaper line unless it etna nates from bis overtaxed brain. We h'ave not the time to wate oa each people who, envious of the ucoess that Is coming to the Courier, at tempt to deceive the people of Jose phine county. We merely "consider the source" as the fellow did, who was kicked by the male. Orants Pass holiness men should torn oat and attend the fruitgrowers' meeting, tomorrow. We are told by the frail men that in the past oer merchant! have shown very little in terest In these gathering This ought not to be. for wltb oar mild climate, excellent soil and many ether took things, it is evident that this It destined to be the crowning iodattry of oor favored valley. Mining, lim ber and other talnis will add ma terially to eur general prosperity, but nothing oan begin to equal the fro it growing industry. So, It behooves oar dealers to torn ool and take more than a passinf interest in tomorrow ' meeting. Will the Observer mti have another siok apell.now that he has relieved his over worksd brain, again ? Three weeks ago his labored and Incoherent article proved to be too much fer his physical makeap and he had to re cuperate for a few days Now thai he ha at aln given utterance to bis; lot of his spleen, we may expert him to saornmb for a season. We frefer te expend our energies In gathering the nows, which is, we are sure, decidedly more acceptable to onr leaders tbsn to dish np a lot of mud, as the Obser ver's inishty editor is doing. But he's setting hi own hands dirty In so doing. Now that the Observer editor has suoeedud in having himself made a member of the republican political machine of Josephine county, have you untied bow hoIIcIIoos be is to have the voters of this county "line up" and pay tribute to the "ring," of which be Is one of tits chiefs? His efforts, however, hsve been abortive, for the intelligent voters of this county here been foolsd too often iu fr tbey see their chances go aUnnLer'- I,,,, ft , lv, oll ,u( I ,h s. . , 'cm Tie i Ical dealers tell us that ever since OrnntN l'as was anythiag cf a place, there have been shiuients of poultry ma le from eastern states of chickens and egrs. This ha thus been it con stant drain ui.ou the hHlilr's r. source, for the freight, alvue. is a no email Item. Ihit, Mr, ,.;Bll u, that tins state cf a.Ta.r, ,.y ,,,, Ion, ; eiict. And one of the sureet signs is! the interest which ,.,...!....,.. irVER COUKIEI, GRANTS icg this new, and growing organiza tion, for it means much for the fotare growth anddvelopment of the entire valley. I NOTES AND COMMENTS 1 By Old Man Smith MODERN SAINTS. Not such as dwell in cloisters, nor such as love to gaze at the stars bnt men who follow the primitive if not Divine method 'of life by cultivating the soil and garnering the fruit of the earth. Man's first business was horticulture. After degradation came the artist the builder and the trader. Tba man who chooses to dress and kaep the trees in bis garden and bring to perfection its luscious fruits is get ting back to God's way. No better oooopatioo need be sought, for it tend to bring out all that is lovely In human character. The merchant regards another a his rival whom be mast beat by sharp practice, fake (ales and shoddy goods The stockman fsnces the public domain for hls.owo nse and threatens bloody murder if anyone proposes to interfere. The sheerowner is ihet down for pasturing where his neighbor herds bis stock. Lawysrs and Doctors rail at saoh other for gobbling np the fees. Even the minister in a small parish though sometimes justly, dreads the incoming of a possible rival. Bat the frait grower welcomes another of Ihe same kind and more of them. Each helps the other. And the more and better fro if In any neighborhood helps in marketing at more remonerative price so that the benefit of one is the benefit of alL And the watchfulness, the oonstant labor required in ridding the orchard of pests as well a ths oare in putting np the fruit in the most attractive form for the market with the gore and better return for his investment all go to make the fruit grower a well developed man. And frnltgrowers aa a roleare t reefrom the vices of artificial society. The bo: tic nil crist ought to be an angel. OEMS OF LITERATURE. Careful with fire i good advice we know, Careful with word is ten times doobly so j . Boy flying kite baul in their white . winged bird, Yoa can't do that way when yoa are flying word. Things that we think may sometimes fall back dead. But Ood himself can't kill them, when they're said. A powerfol King of Greece had im prisoned a learned man for some of fense. It happened that the King of Spain one day presented the Greolan monasvh with a noble horse. He sent for the learned prisoner to tell him Ihe value of the horse. After a Ihcrongh inspection the Greek pro nounced the horse a beautiful ooorser but said pie, the horse had been fed on asses' milk which the king foond to be true. On another occaHion the king was inspecting bis jewels and again be sent for the learned man ho told him that in a certain stone was a liviog worm which was found to be true On another occasion the learned Greek told the king that he was merely the son cf a baker. The king was struck with his wisdom and aekel the Greek how he obtained s) much knowledge. "1 will tell yon," said he: "I knew the horse had been fsd ou asses milk beaose he hung his cars. I knew there was a live worm in the stone because it whs warm while other stones are cold and 1 knew that you are the son of a bakrr be cause when I told von of the horse, von rrdered uie the gift of a half loaf a day and when I told you of th" stone, you ordered me a whole loaf. If yon bad been a king's son yon would have given me a city. LITTLE NTGGKTS. After epei-ial service the churi hs endeavor to tabulate the result". I'm the most p rniuneut results r m:ui t he counted on your tlugsrs. Truthful owing brings its appropriate barest. Tot you must ait. It is a pretty combination of grafi and politics that tleiiey is di'closiug in lortlaud. So far protection fir graft. Min return fir votes is all the evidence disclosed. Hut '.hat (ei,on;li to bring the blush of s'lsiue M the check of the lionet c ti?su. Th,.u is need of a wholesale purging party politics. Spcc((ll Ra... From Grant. rW . , . " " -f Ihe Mb annual cou- PASS. OREGON, JANUARY 31 CITY TEACHER WIELDS BIRCH TOO FREELY Pr of. C. V. Kilgore, principal of the East pnblio school of Grants Pass wa arrested and tried tbi week, on Ihe charge of aiiault and battery opoo Harry Truax, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mr H. L. Truax. The trial occurred before Jostioe of th Peace, James Holman, at the city hall, Mooday aftenoon and Tuesday afternoon, msny intereetid cltiaens being in atteadauoe. It was charged that Mr. Kilgore, in reprimaading the yonng boy had over- epped his boonds and had Infected wounds upon the body of the child, bo his soother testified. After bearing all the testimony, Justise Holman assessed a fine of 110 and cost against Mr. Kilgore. Snob affair are truly unfortunte for any oommonlty, and no matter how decided, they generally lend to demoralize the publio school, of what ever locality they happen to occur in and breed trouble for all parties con cerned. BUILDING ROAD DOWN ROGUE RIVER TO SEA The government is making good progress under th direct supervision oftthe forestry service In extending a road down Regne river Into Oorry county. This partitnlar stretch will open np a wide latitude of country rich In mineral and prolific of the best marketable pine. When his werk has been completed 10 per cent of the pro ceeds will be diverted to the school food, thus Inoreaslng the permanent means of keeping np schools. About $.500 bss been appropriated to be used In developing highway, and it i expected that Congress will set aside t-'iOO more to be used on this pro ject. Extreme difficulty ia met in soms places. For instance aloag Rogue river in some place men tak ing the initiative step in building were swung out along the bank ef the river antll the drilling coald be done. The ooetlgaooB territory will yield millions of feet of pine and fir, which will Increase the, revenue ef the government at the rate of 2 and $3.60 million. Oresesnt City New. Celenlet Rate. A has been Ihe eastora for several years past the Railroad leading to the coal I have agreed on a eoloaist rata, a little higher that In year past, but still a very attractive rate, and It eughl to have the effect of bringing a large number of immi grants to Oregon this spring. The rate Is effective frcm March 1st to April 30th aud is substantially as fol lows: from Chicago (38; from Mis souri rivir common points, Council Bluffs te Kansas City . inclusive, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Denver, etc., $30; St. Louis, $H6 50. Usual stopover privileges will be given on .these tickets. 124 tf Teachera Examinations. Notice Is hereby given that the County Superintendent of JoFcphiue County will bold the regular, exami nation of applicants for state and county paper at Grants Tans. FOR STATE PAFER3. Commencing Wednesday, February 13, HMiH, at U o'clock a. m., aud con tinuing until Saturday, February 15, lleW at 4 p. m Wednesday Penmanship, history, spelling, physical geography, read ing, psychology. Thur-day Written arithmetic, the ory of teaching, grammar, bookkeeping, physics, civil government. Friday Physiology, geography, composition, algebra. Englisn liteia tnre, Sitnrday--Botany, plane geometry, geuc-sal lusiory, st'hncl law. FOR Cm XTY PAPERS. (.'ou.uii ncii.g Wi.lneMlny, Fehra irr UiSt! o'clock a m., and con muting until Friday, February II, I'.'os. at 4 o'clock p. :u. Wednesday lVnii-:inhip, I i-trrr, orthography, reading, physical geo t;ra liy. Thurlnv- Written arithmttir, the cry of teaching, gmnroar. jhysiology. Frtdiv-lJ. ography, school l,w, civil government. KnglUh literature. l-Kl 3t LINCOLN.. SAVAGE.' Co. Sut Applications for Grazing Permits. NOTICE is hereoy glvsn that all at plications for permits to glaze ct- tie norsee ana ri,.p ''vl 1ST. t 1908. Change The increase in business has necessitated onr enlarging, and Mr. T F Klein, an experienced eastern tailor is now a partner in this 'Tailoring- establishment. We make a specialty of FASHIONABLE iii bi n i hi i T And are well prepared to please the'most fastideons lasts, both in the manner of fashionable suiting and up-to-date styles. 'Cleaning and Repairing Done with neatness and dispatch. Our work is guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Come and see us if you need anything in our line ROPER COURIER BUILDING For BARGAINS Fruit and Tokay before buying, as to give you bottom for pamphlet. GILLETTE REALTY COMPANY Ground Floor, Conklin Bldg., Grants Pass, Oregon Safe and la th Mmm with a good Bank Account By systematically depositing his earnings each week, hehas Something for a rmlny day and ia prepared for any emergency that may arise. Are you one of the fortunate? We invite you to open an account with jia. lie it small or great, you will always receive courteous treatment. lnttrt on time deposits If you have soma surplus cash why not have it earning you some intercut? We pay interest on time deposits. Safety Deposit Boxes for Rest in which you can store your valuables, papers and treasures. You may hav need for just such an accom modation. Let us serve you, G. P. Banking CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. NOKTHKRN California Lumber Co.. Hilts, I'al., ran use immediately 40 heart of horses for theT keep. Giving employment to their drivers at $'J per day. Worli trading rail road. 1-81 2t LOST. REWARD for information or returu if a small Pug dug. AuHwers to the nsme of "Tommv." H. L. Ilvrzinger, Real Ettuts "Dealer. i-ai'it FOR SALE. A 1URGAIN-100 head of goats, about f0 Dannies, registered, four fioe bucks. Hero's a chance to get suiiidthiug good, M extra cko;i lot. I. A. Dkhb, Kiri.ll, Ore. 1-17 !t KoR SAI.E-Eatly Excelsior hud OreRon Y.rt rgtven f ra when v plants, bent earl? rat market varieties' tins sliirrcri and canners. J.i.so per thousand, liest g-ltvt"u plauu ;o centa inr l.um'.rcd. Imjuire of J Hams, U. F. D, No. J, Ur:ints Has, r. 117 at FOR SALE Jeriey Heifer Calves Thoroughbred Stuck-to ach. Ask ofRlt Scott, The Dairjman. 1-17 tf HORSES and Wagons for sale, quire of J.M.Maon, Merlin. Mi Iu--4t Fl.'K SALE-Six head full blood Herefi r.l Hulls K. P. George, Kertv, On. jj tf in Firm & KLEIN GRANTS PASS, OREGON IN REAL ESTATE Grape lands, see us we are in a poeition prices. Address us : : : : : Secure & Trust Co. WANTED. TEAM WANTED Anyone having workable team, who want it kept through winter months for light work, apply to Chas. Meserve for particulars. 12-20 tf WANTED ta!esrren. Many Make . $100 to 1150 per month j some even mere. Stock clean; grown on Reser vation, far from old orchards. Cash advanced weeklT. Choice of terri tory. Address Washington Nnrsery Company, Toppeniili, Washington. MISCELLANEOUS. BARGAIN IN WOOD-Two-tbirda worth of 200 tiers of Dry Oak given for the catting of same. Nine miles from Grants Pass Aek at Courier OfHce for particulars. 1-17 tf FOR SALE Three Wo'k Horses for aile at Moody's Wood Yard. 1-17 2t JOK VH ARTUN Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Sporting Goods and High Grsde Cutlery. Front St., four doors east of (ith. 1-8 tf FRAtt BURNETT-UphoUtering, mission furniture made to order. BARGAIN in wood. Will give half for catting 100 cords or more, oak principally. One mile from Wood ville, down hill haul. Could fur nish board. Rev. J. E. Day, Woodville. STRAYED. There strayed from ray ranch near Wilderville. one red heifer, brand d W T on hip. one black and wnite heifer branded W T on hip. ibuer CHAS.