EOOUB Zim COURIER. GIANT PASS, OUtOOlT. JUNE 5,
THE ROSUt RIVER COURIER
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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
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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
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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