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EOOUB Zim COURIER. GIANT PASS, OUtOOlT. JUNE 5, THE ROSUt RIVER COURIER ORAirrs pass, orkoos. , Published Every Friday. Subscription Rataei Ona Year, to advance, Biz Montlia, Three Montha, -Hingis Coplea, .78 .40 .06 Advertising Raiaa Forninbed on application at the office, or Dy mu. Obituaries and reaolations of eon' dolence will be rbarged foralficper line; eard of tliankafiOc. A K VOOKHIES, PKOPB Kntered at the pout office at Grant Pau Oregon, at cond-nlans mail matter. FRIDAY JUNE 5, 1B08. MAJOK1TY SHOULD HULK. Now that the election is over and tbe r salt definitely knowa, it is but tbe part of good citizenahlp to accept the will of the majority of the1 people as expreaaed at the polla in Uit Mon day ' election and abide by tbat de oiiiun until another election wben opportunity will again be Riven to change the condition!, ahoald judg ment of the majority be fonnd incor rect or onwholeome doriog tbe interim between now and another election. Partiiiolarly ebenld tbla) sentiment apply with reference to the prohibltlen question. A wbolssone majority ef the people of Joaephine ooanty have said, in tbe exerciae of the right of American franchise tbat they are opposed to the aaloon. Graceful ac ceptance of tbia verdict la bat fair, It la prudent, it ia manly, and every elector in the town and eounty owe it to himself as a man aa well as to society and tbe state to exert bis in fluence In behalf of tbe euforotmeunt of the law in the suppression of tbe illicit sale of Intoxicating drinks, re gardless of whatever way be may have voted in Monday's eleotlon. The fact that any man voted for a ooutlnoanoe of tbe saloon does not souse blm in an attempt to evade the law or aid and abet another in it violation. To use the com moo ex preiwlon ' 'the people bave voted the county dry" now let na have It DRY, boluly dry, for the pext two years, and at the end of those two years the people are convleed tbat prohibl tion is tratioaal, a failure or not onduolve to morality, trie pound ing of the home and society generally. why then the opportanlty ia given tbe people to make change. " There Is aa abundaaoe of evidence right hare in the state of Oregon in the reeolt of last Monday's election that prohibition pays; Lans county of which Kagene is the county aeat, after a fair trial has voted for con tinuance of DO lalobok, and there are others, while many others heretofore 41 wet" were voted "dry" Monday. When all this talk aboaf'the town and ooanty going to pieces If tbe saloon re suppressed," is fairly analysed it does not stand tbe teat of reasoa, common sense or good busiunaa methods and the Courier believts that a fair and square trial iu Joae phine oon a ty for the next two years will prove tbe wlidom of the peoples' verdict at the polls last Monday. A real estate man aaid yealerday, relative to the result of Monday's electiou, that be woold sell ten homes in Grants Paas tbia yoar beiaoae of no aaloons, whereas be'wood not bave expected five bad the town and county gone "wet." Families coming from other statee, or eveu other towns in this state are Interested in this very feature when they are consider ing town a a location for a per manent home, aud tbe dry town geta the preference in a great majority of ease. The erection of a drinking fountain ia tbe corner of Railroad Fark by the W. O. T. U ladle it convincing proof that they poaaesaed a keener Insight into the election returns and subeetiuent need of the people than some old "wbeel-horte politicians." Let every cltlsrn aepport the ad- miniatraticn during the next two year in keeping Grants Pass and other towns cf the county "dry" for the next two year. Tbe firet wee ion of the sixtieth congress closed at midnight last Friday night for men who toil Levi Strauss & Co's Copper Riveted Overalls the kind that "WIaM" EJ 1 cut lull a"-"3BP maJa of g 11 ' arlrct,; I I licnina MEMORIAL DAY (Continued from Flrat Page.) It is tbe distinction which makes man better than the brete and from which be receives right motives and right idea of honor and manhood. Honoris a sentiment,! yet anyone of vou would spend yoar last earnings to maintain tbe honor oi an untarn ished name. Liberty la a sentiment, yet for this seutiment you bave mani fested to tbe world tbat yon were ever ready to uphold it wihout re gard to value, even life itaelf. Be cause honor aud liberty are eentimenta they are 00 lees great facta. We bave paosed in our daily life and con vened here to pay tribute to yoar de parted comrade. I listened to that long roll of M oomradea aa each name was called but beard no reaponne. Their lip are aealed ia death and they nave paused away beyond me tomo; that dark veil which forever hide them from our view ; they have gone to their long home, to tbat 'bourne where no traveler retorneth. now were tbeae comrades taken away? Borne perhaps were called in tbe vigor of youth, some in the prime of life and other stadlng within the shadow of tbe eveolng or life. With some, life wa aa inevitable contest and frequently a little craft waa lauoched opon an angry sea aad at tlmea It seemed a though it would be wrecked, while with others their life was a rouud of joy and the plnobed and trembling lorm or want never entered their borne. With, pleasant environ ments their ambition in life bas realized and favored with perpetual sunshlae. Did you over oonjectare whether or not that soch oircom- taooes exist in every community t When we consider the great bardahips of aome lives, should wa be surprised tbat our I ilowmen often tire of lire a turmoil and in a flight of fanoy, euvy the soldier whose last words were 'Let us paas over the river and rest under tbe shade. ' "Each memorial service carries with it abundance of bright, cheerful flowers and this day est aside foi its designated occasion we find ourselves in the preeenoe of the departed and we hail them to live with us again. In memory, wo see them as they onoe associate with na in the home, in the camp, or opon tbe battle field. With theao vivid recollection, wo can not help bat reflect upon the silent old soldiers aa they rest in their graves and wa willingly lay opon their tombs our flowering tributes aa a reapect to their worth and our aad memories of oar lou. "The father, the mother, the sister, the brother, the soldier as this brief day stalks across oar dally datie, long ror the 'loacn or a vanquished, hand.' Year by year .the nanus uf the living are Inscribed to tbe roll of the dead. Wo know not bat that next memorial day oar name will be carved on tbe marble that cover our duet "Bach is the impenetrable yet im mutable law of God. In the death of a old person, man oaa reckon the wisdom of nataro'a law, bat be can not always understand why we in the prime of life should be taken way and leave uenina nine mno cent babes and dependent families. To this eolation ws paaa on only to bow to the will of lilru who kooweth and doelb all things well. '"Yea hope and deapedenoy, plsaaare and pain, Have mingled together like aunahloe aud ram. And the smile and the tear and tbe eon and the dime. Still follow each other like Barge upon aurge. Tl the wink of an eye, 'tis the diasght of the breath, From tbe blossom of health to the Daleneea of death. From the gilded salon to the bier and the ah roan, Oh why abould the spirit of mortal bo proud. Each Individuality should be stamped wltn the brevity of life. It is aot bow ws live, where wo stand, but It ! .the direction In whioh we are moving that parallels our course of action. We may be assailed and may often be mlBJodged and adroitly mis repersented by combined forces powerful snougti to cauae onr ruin, but Truth cruahed to earth will riao asaia. Kternal years of God are here, lint error, woanded, writhea in pain, And dies among bis worshippers. "Ha true to tour oonacienoe and in the lit'arta of other men long will you live after your aeaailaut has gilded away. Our spheres of uaefnlnfus are often quite different aud for that reason ail no uot poseves the same taleut or bate the aauie opportunities. "Into this world we all fame, uot by our volition and thus we will de part. Ws frtKiuitntlv feel aud know tbe end will come and with this feel ing we shriuk aa our miud penetrates the unknown future where the ui vision of life ia marked. We flud evidence in the falling leaf, the withering 01 the flower aud ineunang ing of the foliage in the forest. Look tng over this audience linea 00 your face arc suggeativo of the future; the treuibliug voices aud the gray hair are all admonltiooa of the approach ing aad. It is not diatk Miwir that seems so terrible but tbe attending thoughts of long separation from friends, the thoughts of the vacant chair and tbe thoughts of oor ina bility to see and oovene with those tbat are beyond our reach tliat fills our mind with anxiety. It is well that tbe soldiers who so bravely assisted in the Civil War should bave an 'organ nation, an ob ject of brotherhood which finds its eipre,aion iu meeting or occasions like tola, frequently your comrades need assiaUnce iu aukuets, and care aud attention should be granted, aud in old age, too, a kind word aud a little encouragement nourishes tne comrade ait the eon I aud body pre pare for a new life. "Wheu a man aiut got a cent and Is feeliu' kind o' blue. And the clouds hang dark aud heavy aud won't let the sunvhiue through, It's a great thing. O my brothers for a fellow, just to lay. His haod opon yoar sboolder, in a friendly sort of way. It makes the man feel carious, it make tbe tear drop start. And yoa sort a feel a fluttering in tbe region of yoar heart, You can't look up and meet bis aye, you don't know what to say, Wben his band rests on yoar shoulder in a friendly sort of way. "I woold deem it a great honor and privilege to wear the little button which marts the veteran. Bat that honor ami privilege I cannot have. But shall fxel it ray doty to aaiute tbe old soldier who wears it. War is not what it nee to be and conflicting interests are met by arbitration. We will welcome the day when our swords will be beaten ioto plow share and our spears into pruning hooks. Wbat means all these transi tions? Let us lift out hearts in sympathy with these departed com rade who have so ably atsisted, to gether with their companions in unifying our liberty lov ng people. Their work is ended and their bodies bave crumbled back to tbe earth and they may be silent witnesses today to what is tranapiring. It is said 'That we creep into childhood, bound into yontb, sober into manhood and pass away into old age.' Thus we are brooght face to face where tbe light of heaven meets the darkness ot earth. Ladies of the relief corps and old ol dier may this day bring joy to yoar hearts and unfold to you the coo scioosneH of a loog and well spent life. Mr. William Oilvig also addrersed his comrades and th people briefly, which finished the exercise at the opera bono, after wblob the people headed by tbe ladies of the Belief Dorp marched to the brige on Bizth street where the ritualiatio service in memory of the departed marines waa beaottfluly. carried out. WOMANS' RELIEF CORPS HOLDS MEETING The Woman' Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grannd Army of the Hepobiio 01 this city, held two important and interesting meetings in their hall on Front street during the month ot May, Preeideut Mis. Gooduow in the ohair. The committee reports were most satisfactory. Local aid dpeartnieut ana national requests have been promptly met and dispensed with and now memberslp added, 'lhe Lincoln larm association was largely sub scribed to by a laige perueatage of W. R. O. members. It is tbe request at headquarter a, 74 Broauway, New York Uity, tbat the name ot SO.UOO American -womeu be added to tbe 50, M) American men already enrolled, General oroers read by Hecretary ,'. miureiu trout .department presi dent Cora MoDavis tbat all W. R. C. member remember the HtbofJoae as "Flag Day" and that each shall have the star and stripe displayed at her homo. The a?th Abnnal Encampment. G. A. R. and W. R. U. will bo hold at Newport, Ore., Jon 24. 20 and 27. Itf08. Tae citizen of Newport are preparing a royal welcome to.tha G. A. H. aud their friends and assure them that every effort will b made to make them happy. Both Post and Corp of Gianta Paas expect to send a huge delegation. The rouod trip fare will bo 10, good for return any time ia six months. Memorial Day wa fittingly and appropriately lemembered. The G. A. h. and W. R. C. mat at M. W. A. ball aud marched, pre ceded by tue band, to the beautiful new opera boose that had been pre viously decorated with flowers and flags. The ritaalitic exercises of the O. A R. were opened by Comrade Patriok. Comrade Peterson said 66 uioie graves had been decorated ia the Grants Paaa cemeteries tliaa were tepreteuted among the comrades pres ent. Mis. Mary Hildreth read tbe National orders concerning the day, followed by teureation and muaio by the choir, with Mua Alma Wokls, pianist. Especially beautiful waa a i lag drill by six little girls, closing with "Our Flag" by Mies luet How ard. Hon. C. 11. Cieuieni delivered the address. Uegiumg at the dawa of American history, aa conceived by tne youth, Columbus boru in 1436 followiug tbe trend of oveota tbat culwiuated in the great civil war af 1801. Hen. William Celvig made tbe closing address. He recounted th bravery ot tbe Civil war veterans, who had cheerfully ondergoae danger and hardahipa, more terriole than any euoouotered by aiiuie of.otber lanoa. That we might employ inviolate "One flag, one Uud, one heart, one baud, one uatloo evermore. At the close of the exercises the Q. A. K., W. R. C aud citisens formed in a celaaun aud .uiaKhiu to the Kogue rifer bridge where the aiemor lal ritualutiu services wrre oum memorated to the tailor-soldier dead bv the W. R. O. As tne beuatifol wreaths and boqtieU of flowers were drepted reveieutly on the water. Oouieaaoder Alvrnou tepeat-d the veraea 1 tie Tribute Bearer by John jeraaoe noouey. Whether iu aerthera cemeteries or in southern battlefields, it is the inatti. ma Die privilge of the Woaians Relief lirps to aiwist the Graud .Array on mm, iuo nauoua acrea aay. ALICE MALLORY, Press cor. W. R. C. City Trees urer'e Notice. There are fatida in the city treasury to redeem all oatstandina warrant proteeled to Janunrv 8. 1U06. Intereit on same will ceaae after this date. Dated at Urauta Pans, Ore., May 33d. woe. COL W. JOHNSON. 6 2att Don't forget mo sic, refreshment and organ ixat ion of N. P. L., Satar day niifht. Many of our representative people .have joined. We want you. . It You will Bnd Savmon's Vegetable Wonder Sap at Alfred txhueider's restanraut ou G treet. tf CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. Window glaas at Hair-Riddle's. If those interested in Water Color Painting will call at the residence of Mrs. Gilfillan Toeaday at 10 a. m., arrangement will be made for a class. 6-8 It PROF. GEO. O'BRIEN. PARTIES owning horses and wagons cau secure vsry isvoraoie wuw hauling coatract from Northern California Lumber Co., Hilt, Cal. 6-5 It GKEAT BARGAINS An IB-acre froit farm and truck gran en in Diein: well watered and fairly good boildinns; all kinds of choice fruits; large crop of potatoes and oats goes with it. Price 12000. 8. P. Shott Drain, Ore. -6 2t McCORMICK Mower, naed one day, in perfect order, at a bargain. Mrs. L. K. Gilbert, R. F. D. No. 2,:or Grants Paas telephone 107X3. 6-2 6t FOR SALE. COW Good family cow for sale. AnMrmia Mrs. Close. Wilderville. 6-29 tf FOR SALE 8-room boost and three qoarters of an acre ot rich land, ail planted to berries and garden truck, good oot-buildings. electric lights and oity water, nicely located on North 9th street. Also 40 acres of timber land, with 100-tier of wood cot, 2-roora cabin, living water, 10 acres easilv cleared. All for $1800 if taken coon. Will sell separately. Inquire of Che T. Wilkinson, North 9th street, Grants Pass, Ore.. 6-29 bt SHINGLES -No. 1, dear, hear- sugar pine, at i 60 per M No. 2 at $2 Ser M. Address C A. Hoixe & one, Williams, Ore. 6 IS 4t FOR SALE The fine residence property of H. A. ROTERMUND, two blocks from Masonic Hall. En quire at Paddock' Marble Works FOR SALE Good sogar pine shakes. Enquire Kenney's Grocery, 6-8 tf ONE SPAN good work horses, one driving or saddle borne for sale caHh or en terms. Wilson Mercan tile To.. Leland 4 24 tf FOR SALE 40 aores of choice red land,, well adapted to froit and grape culture all under fenoe, house and barn and growing crop on part of it. Also 46 head of Angora goats, one horse, cow and calf. Located oo Bull creek, four miles southeast ot. Wilderville. Address M. D. Bouaman, Wilderville, Ore., or call at ranch, no agent. 8-13tf FIVE unrelated strains of thoroogh brei Poland China hogs, all ages, both sexes. Some either bred or open. As good blood as any hogs in Oregon. . Also two Short horn bulls for sale. John H. Robinson, Grants Pass, Ore., Route 9. 6-29 4t 7-ROOM plastered hoos on Iowa street, two acre of ground, for aale at 1600. Inquire oo premised, opposite Kiogwell'a green house. E. T. Ioropson, 6-23 if WILL rent voo a good farm, seven mile ef city. Best terms given. Write Box 25, or see me. residence corner Oak and Park streets. J. M. Adam. WANTED. TEAM WANTED A nyone havina workable team, who want it kept through winter month for light work, apply to Cbas. Meserve for particulars. 12-20 tf MISCELLANEOUS. NOTICE I have taken up one black hog, crop off right ear. Owner can have samo by calling at my place aod)paylng charge. J. B. Borough, Giant Pas, Oregon. fi-22 6t MODE8TE Sui's a epeoialty-will few at home or bv lhe day. Mr. H. B. Kreger. 810 K streets. 6 29 at HORSE pasture at the Lvnn D. Allen ranch, four miles west. Address RFD No. 3. 6-29 4t F. A. PIERCE Registered Angoras, Flock headed by one of the famous bucks of the "King Arthur" also other bucks of different strains of breedino. Doea nf the n.itr rt ilnim Bucks for sale, Merlin, Ore. 3 27 tf FOR EXCHANGE Elegant new six room houao with all modern con venience, fully improved popular cross town street. Near Oakland and S F. oar and ferry lines. 40x135 feet lot. Small home in rear rooting for $10 per month. Total rentlnt value about 145 per month. Want Southern Oregon Agricultural oi timber lands ot f4500 value or cah difference; trade naah basis. Addrvsa owner, 1623 Ahby Ave., Beikeley, Cal. 4.3 tf FRANK BURNETT-ypbolsterlng. miaaiou furniture made to order. Lot the children There' a world of education in picture taking, and good fun too BROWNIE CAMERAS, $ to $12 KODAKS, $5 to $100 No Dark Room necessary with the KODAK TANK DEVELOPER Every thin g for the Amaleur Rowell's Music Store KODAK The Best Is Tbe Cheapest In the McCormick mowers, ycu get the lightest running and most durable machine made. All of the principal bearings in the McCormick are equipped with rollers which reduce the friction to a minimum. There is no side draft to the McCormick mower, and you do not have to back your machine to start it in heavy grass. The McCormick costs no more than other stand ard machines, and is sold on easy terms. Call and let us show them to you. Hair-Riddle . ,Vse the "vBRISK for Tr 3L" 7IVA BUELL'S QUALITY SHOP My Wire ant I Promt. SUCCESSORS TO SMYTHE & GAMBLE, FRONT ST., PALACE HOTEL BLOCK. COFFEES like your mothers used to drink, good grades at popular prices. TEAS tnat please the apatite. Breakfast foods, Canned goods, Spices, Baking powders, and the popular Buckeye extracts, give us a call, PHONE 421. T7 hereby express my thanks to those of II the public whose good will and assistance brought me the following sales for one month's business, ending May 10 M. G. Tatton to Chas. Garber, 6 acres $ 960 L. A. Kinney to A. E. Shank, house and lots 1650 C. F. Gentner to Jos. B. Goldbach, 340 acres 6500 Clarence Messinger to A. H. Joy, 160 acres 4250 Anna E. Shank to Maud Jarvis, house and lots 1700 Perry McCumsey to C. C. Hall, 74 acres.. 950 Clarence Loveless to Adeline Morrison, 80 acres. .. 2500 H. L. Reed to Joseph Christmann, 60 acres 2140 Chas. Hall to John A. Borchers, 74 acres 1250 Walker & VanDyke to Blanchard & Andrews, 65 acres 1200 Maggie Ranzau to Lucinda A. McKinney lot 500 I am in business to SATISFY My Customers Respectfully ELMER SHANK COMING EVENTS. '"'J.4- Saturday-Orange ptcnio to " unu nnaervuie under au pitva the fire Joaephine couotr granges. June 11. Thoraday Annual reunion , Y1?0" rtoneer association at Portland. June 12, Friday-Dance at Sayage orwk II all. tickets. innTwr and borae feed. $a. 5.33 8t Hardware Co. High Grade REELS, LINES, FLIES AND TACKLE OF ALL KINDS, GUNS, RIFLES PISTOLS, AMMUNI TION AND HUNTERS OUTFITS, CUTLERY" AND COMPASSES : : Everything For the Hunter and Fisherman Joe Wharton Sixth Street The National Protective Legion will organize In Redmen'i ball Saturday night the 6tb. A social program hai Seen arranged. Refreshment will be served. No charge for admittance. You are invited. 6-8 It Geo. B. Parker, tbe nureeryman, now baa hit office with J. E. Peter son, who wiU answer inquiries and take orders should Mr. Parker not be in the office. 6-28 6t