ROGUE RIVER COURIER, GRANTS PASS. OREGON. NOVEBEMR 13, 1908 The Koguc JMver Courier I'i!R!.ikiiid Ktkbt Friday Br A. E. VOORHIES, Proprietor Entered at the Poet (I IB re at Grant Pass, Oregon as second-class mail matter. Subscription Rata: One Year, in advance, - $10 Bix Months, .76 Three Montiu, ... .40 Single Copies, - - .OS Advertising Ratss Furnished on application at the office, or by mail. Obituaries and resolutions of con dolence will lie charged for at 6c per line; card of thank 50c. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1908. AN IMPORTANT SUGGESTION The importance of standing by the Commercial Club should be ap parent to every business man in Grants Fass and every property owner In Josephine County. The Commercial Club Is doing good work but it lacks the funds to do many things that should be done to bring capital to this city and county. The business and profes sional men of this city should unite with the farmers of the surround ing country and provide a con siderable sum for the t:so of tno club In order that ihe world may know more of our iiiutchles soil equable climate and the great op portunities offered those who are evi'iy day looking for 'ionics in the West. The good peoplo of tho city of Eugcno buuiii to understand these things. I-ast year tliey raised $10,000 as an advertising fund and this year they have Just com pleted the raising of a snug sum of 115.000 for the same pui-poK. It Is needless to say that Eugene Is one of the most progressive towns In Oregon and Grants Pass would be In the same class if our Commerical Club was properly sub piled with funds wherewith to place before the world our many advan tages as a fruit growing and farm ing country. If Eugene finds It good policy t o advertise on a large scale Grants Pass can safely follow suit, Think this matter over, reader, and propose a plan for rais ing necessary funds. IMPROVEMENTS AT ALMEDA,. The announcement is made that the Alnisda Mines Compauy will pot in a large dan at or near Aluieds that wiU generate power for their own and other mines In that section. The com pany will also build an electrlo road from Almeda to some point on the Southern Paoiflo. The road is a ne cessity in mining on a iaigo scale. These improvements will give the Galioe Mining district a big boom as quite a number of properties will be worked extensively as soon as power can be secured. The Rogue River when harnessed vill supply all the power needed at the mines aroaud Galioe, no matter how extensive the demand. These modern methods will be a great help to the many who are mining in that locality. Grauts Pass should take a lively iuterest In I be development of that distriot and see to it that the proposed elm-trio road is built to this point This matter is referred to the Commercial Club for immediate action. Every day the large city dally papers tell of iucrescd forces pot to wolk on the railroads ami in the factories and other employers of big forces, showing that with the election over oonf ldeiice has been restored and that the wheels of progress will for the next four years at least steadily revolve forward. The result of the elect iou assures that there will be no radical chaage in American policies and there will be a revival of develop ment in all liens of industries, which of necessity calls for a larger amount of materials of all kluds and this iu tnrn calls for an increased number of workers to supply the demands. A little thing like a presidential election seems to make a lot of trouble in the world. People want to know wlmt Roosevelt Is going to do when he gets cut of ortlee ; thev want to know what Hyan is going to do since he didn't get in to otlleo. They have settled it that Keru.'who failed to be for men who toil Levi Strauss & Co's Ctpper Riveted Overalls the kiad thai "WEARS" cut full mide ol rlcclst! denim .i come vice-president now wants to be a United States Senator from Iodiaua, and they have it that Loeb, who has been private secretary to President Roosevelt will either be in the new Taft cabinet or will torn to newspaper work, and so on ever worrying a boat some new thing which after all doesn't matter a great deal to any of the wor riers. In the language of the popular song and slang phrase "what's the use." The campaign is over, but the trials of Abe Reuf, the San Fran cisco Boodler still goes on. Some thing over 1400 veniremen were examined before the Jury was sec ured, and tho transcript of the ex amination of the veniremen covers 5000 pages. Reuf's trials are moro numerous than Bryan's attempt to be president. Possibly the election of Taft didn't have anything to do with it, but the market reports showed a slight ad vance on nearly all commodities the day after. The average person is therefore apt to say that confidence was restored, thus permitting the in dustrial world to move onward. Now that the election is over there are two burning questions left; one is who is to succeed Piatt as United States Senator from Mew York slate, and the other who is to be the next senator elected from Oregon. Prom all accounts "Uncle Joe Can non" isn't worrying much about who is to be the next speaker of the House of Representatives; in fact he seems to feel pretty sore that he is "it" OFFICIAL VOTE OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY h a d o x m - ft tr Candidates ? 2 " 5 5 " 5 3 North G. P. 225 ill 40 6 T South U. P 135 112 41 West G. P. 107 74 68 2 Kerby 4 3D 7 11 Althouse 40 69 11 2 Waldo 83 34 14 Wolf Creek 21 23 1(J 3 Leland 20 30 6 1 2 Murphy 33 31 10 1 1 Williams 43 42 8 1 Slate Creek 4li 32 20 1 Helms 38 1 10 2 Merlin AO 61 23 4 Galioe 36 22 20 4 I.noky Qusn 13 10 2 Plao-r 26 23 6 Total UoT 721 296 23 IF Tail's Plurality 243 Special sale of extra wide, all silk ribbons this week. 30 cent ribbons go at 16 cents at Gardener & Co. 11-18 tf BOKN. GALE To Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gale, at their home near Merlin, Novem ber 10, 1908, a daughter. DIED. BYBEE At his home in Jacksonville, Oregon, Wednesdav, t November 11, 1908, William Hybee, aged 78 years and 6 months, iuneral services Fri day from late residence, interment at Jacksonville. Deceased was a pioneer, having crossed the plains in 18S4 and was on of the best known meu in the state. BAVAuE At the family residence on ravage ( reek near Ursula Pass, Saturday, November 7, 1908, James L. Savage, aged 78 years, 7 months and 6 days, from injuries reoeived about two weeks ago. The funeral was held Sunday from the Presbyterian church and Interment was made in the I.'O. O. P. cemetery. James L. Savage was a pioneer of the Rogue River Valley, having come west with an euilgraut train in 1853, reachiug the head of Rogue River Valley on November 1st, of that year, and coming by way of the Salt Lake. Shortly before starting out cn the trip across conn try he was married to Miss Margaret McKenile, who ac companied blm aud has been at his side from that time nntil his death. He was born in New Brunswick, April 1, 1S.'!0. Ib starting west the Willamette Valley was the objective point, but wbeu be reached the spot where the family home is now located, ou Nc vember rt, 1853, he was satisfied that there could be no more perfect place to live and so peruianeut chuiP was made. A .douutiou claim was taken aud the time since has beeu speut in subduing the wilderness. Those familiar with the beauties of the place kuow how well his life's work was done. The deceased was a man of sterling character, progressive and a man who made many friends. He Is survived by a loving wife aud 11 children, most of whom have remained close to home. They axe: Wm. J., Gilbert, James C, Lincoln, Hattle Irwin (Meadow, Idaho), Annie Little, Esther Borough, Lotira Miller, Clara Mot) 111 (Redding, Cal)., Klla Meade and Etta Robinson. I'nlversal meat enters at Halr- KUldle's. j Office rooms in Courier bnilding for I rent. v luijuireJiiA.K. .Voohies. BAD FIRE AT MERLIN THURSDAY EYENING Two Persons Burned txnd My Die Rlch&rds Store and Lodg ing House Destroyed. A disastrous fire occurred at Merlin Thursday evening a few minutes be fore 10 o'clock, and besides the damage to property, two lives may be lost as a cousrinenee. The Richards lodging house snd store are a total loss, and Mrs. Richards, wife of the proprietor is in a precarious condition, having been badly burued'aboot the bead face and shoulders and at this writing is still unconscious. Mr. Richards was bnined about the head and on the hands but not so severely. A lodger, by uatue of McKuhn, in whose room the blaze started, is also terribly burned and it is feared will die. J. Nightwine was in Grants Pass yesterday, having come in after some clothes to replace those lost in the fire and in speaking of (he fire he said that he was lying down in his room in the lodging house looking over some music which he had just pur chased, and about 9:45 heard some thing drop, and judging from the sound, thinks it must have been a candle. In a few minutes be emailed smoke am Immediately called to the roomer n ext to him from whence the smoke came and in which he had heaid the candle drop, but the occupant of this room was asleep as he con Id hear his deep breathing and occasionally a snore. Not Being able to awaken him he tried to break in the door which "was securely fastened by a bolt, but this was too heavy. In the meantime he bad given the alarm of fire and Mr. Richards and his wife had both come to the scene. Their combined efforts awakened the sleeper who immediately began trying to beat oat the flames, bat he seemed to be too much ezoited to unbolt ihe door. This was finally forced open and they found McKuhn almost over come with the smoke and badly burned. They dragged him out and by this time the entire boildlng was in flames. As It was constructed of pitchy lumber and was very dry it burned like tinder. . The rescuers hastily made their way to other parts of the building to see that everyone else was out and then tried to save what they could of their belongings, but it was too late and in their efforts both Mr. and Mrs. Richards were burned, as stated above. The fire quickly spread and but for the prempt formation of a bucket brigade the adjoining buildings would have been quickly consumed, but they worked faithfully and kept the flames confined to the Richards build- log which was entirely consumed within an hour. There was no in surance on either the building or stock of goods. A Gipsy social wll be given Friday evening, Nov. 20, at the Presbyterian church parlors The celebrated Italian, Clmbri Macaroni, will he present with his wonderful perform ing bear. A peaslng program will be rendered, including a nlKlit cap drill by 12 lltle girls. Refresh ments will be served. Admission 10 cents. Miss Caroline Allen Rice of Chicago, Is now a resident of Grunts Pass and will give lesons in art, in eluding water colors, oil, China and tapestry. Miss Rice has studied r tho Chicago Art institute, and has worked under teachers who pre pared themselves In Dresden. Paris and Italy and is a very Biicsossful teacher. Those desiring to tuKe lessonB In any of the branches will find Miss Rice at 229 West II street. 11-13 U Coffee The kind thst makes the breik. fsst -real Coffee throuRh and Ihrough-always the same. Your frocer will grind It better if ground at home not too fine. CLASSIFIED ADS. NEW TODAY. Window plats at Hair-Riddle's. WANTED Laud cleared and plowed by contract. Also to purchase two good work mares. Enquire at Best-Koliei Real Estate Co. 11-13 It KOR SALE Senator Dunlau Straw berry plants, f) per tboutaud, 75 cents per hundred. J. U. Calhoon. 11-13 tf FOR RENT or sale 5-room cottage, good shed and small barn. Inquire of Mrs. N. P. Dodge. 11-13 tf FOR RENT 15 or 20 acres ot liver bottom land. Inquire at place, four miles down the river road or address A. H. Broneon. RFD No. 3. 1113 if LOST Monday night, at the P. O. or on street a ladies coin puree, cou taining coin aud check. Fiuder please notify Mrs. Clara Coffman, 401 b street. 11-131 t STRAYED or stolen White and Brown, Euglish Spaniel A suitable reward will be given for bis recov ery or information, leading thereto. Any person will be prosecuted tor holding him after the publication of this notice. Call at T. Y. Dean's 414 Fifth street. 11-13 It STRAYED from my place, No vember A, one roan bull calf eight months old; under bit on each ear. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this animal please notify me and receive reward. A. M. Jes3, R.F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass, Or. ll-13-3t 4-KOOM Bungalow and one acre ground, young family orchard, well, windmill and large tank giv ing water for domestic and Irriga tlou purposes. Desirable locatlou. For terms and particulars apply at 725 N Tenth St. 11-13-tf FOR SALE. DESIGNS, Cot flowers, potted plants, bulbs. Medford Greenhouse, phone 108. 11 6-tf LUMBER BARGAIN We have for' salel. 600,00 feet of 4 and fi-inch old fashioned bevel siding at from $lii to 22 per thousand feet, sarface measure at our mill. The cheaper grades are plenty good enough for 1 ordinary buildings. This style of siding makes buildings look nicer and turu wind and water better than rustio Grants Pars Box Co., ; Grauts Pass, Ore. 10-0 8t j ONE JERSEY Bull, IS months old, for sale cheap. Hsyden Close. Phone 887, WllJerville. 7-24 tf FOR SALE Almost new Studebaker Top boggy and single harness, a half , price. Inquire Courier office. 11-6 tf WANTED. WANTED 10 rigging slingers. $H0 per month; 10 lumber pilers, $2 60 per day : two lumber graders, $76 per month ; high wheel teamsters, t5 per month Bos factory men 2, W. II. West & Co., Medford Ore. WANTED Man with buss saw to cot wood. Man with team to plow. Man with experience to do spraying. Will trade Winchester rifle, 2xS0, with loading tool, $10. Six tier stove wood mostly hard wood at $186. Knapsack spray ontfit, $'3.60 Enqu re at U28 N 4th St, Phone 45. 11-6 It PIANO Pupils wanted 20 years ex perience in teacning. Adnress Mrs. E. Foster J, N 6th St., next to P. Co roll. 717 tf,. FOR RENT. 5-ROOM hous. No. 816 N 7th St, $S per month. Inquire of J. L. Scovill. 11-6 2t FURNISHED rooma to let. at Hsrth's store. Inquire 10 8 4t Wll L rent voo a good fsrm, seven miles or cut. nest terms given. Write Pox 25, or see me, residence corner Oak and Park streets. J. M. HI!1S. MISCELLANEOUS. MONEY to loan on real estate. Mort gages bought and sold. Marcus W. Robbins, Lswyer. 10-30 4U FRANK BURNETT-Upholstering, mission furniture made to order. I AM soliciting subscriptions for "The Ladies Home Journal and The "Saturday Evening Post." Any one desiring either of them for in dividual or for a Christmas present to seme friend, will confer a great favor by sending through me, and if he or she will let me know through nhoue ftSli or in nn nrher way, 1 will call nrseud for the price i of subscription. Mrs. J. B. Psddock, j North Second stiott. 10-30 tf i F. A. PIEKCE-ReBistered Angoras, I Flock btaded ly one of the famous bucks of ihe'-Kitig Arthur" also I other bucks of dittereut strains of heeding. Dnesot tlie noted strains. Bocks tor sale, Merlin, Ore. 3-27 tf strayed! THERE ci me ti mr place on Sucker Creek about October 20th, one Collie do, yellow with white col lar, aged about S yfars. Owner can have same by paying board bill and cost of this ail. Roy Wells, Kerby, Oe- 10.30 3t I Kodol will without any doubt help j anyone who has stomach disorders j or stomach trouble. Take Kodol i today and continue it for the short I time that is necessary to give yon com-' j plete relief. Kodol is sold by del ! ; Drug Store; j j Dell Choichill, who lives !on Dads ' ; creek, near GlemlaU, visited his nncle K I- Chun-hill of this city Thursday j aliii F'rulay'cf;ihiseek. ' ' OS? tJi itliAiil nns antilt Lnnr Turn ill tinl a a Li. IV f yOU WOUIUH I UV niuiuui was. or as low as you please there's just direct intense heal that's Ro.,i;(,,llu linichJ in nickel unuuiuui ... - , i menial anywhere. The brass lonl holds 4 quaris, giv ing heal lor 9 hours. It is light in weigh! easily carried from room to room. Every healer warranted. steady light ideal to read or study by. Msde of brass nickel plated, latest im proved central drsll burner. Every lamp warranted. If vnnr ilrsilrr Anr nol csrrv Perfection Oil Healer and Rayo Lamp write our neatest BTANDARO OIL, j& fdshong & in Rogue River is now at its best and the place to get the best FISHING TACKLE is Joe Wharton's I Sporting Goods Store, 6 st. The Newly Wed CITY MEAT MARKET J. H. AHLF. Proprietor M A RBRS DAVID M. PFAELZER CHICAGO. WARMTH AND SWELLDOM FOR THE LITTLE HOPEFUL. YOU never can tell what high office he may be called to in manhood therefore GET HIM USED TO THE BEST. Then he will feel at home anywhere at maturity. You know the confidence Bained from wearing clothes that ate beyond criticism. That's what you'll find in this Overcoat. $5.00$10.00 W WILL BE Geo. S. Calhoun Where the Constantly You can quickly heal and keep cozy the draughty hall or cold room no mailer what the weather conditions ! i . SB-1 V cswiu a jv wij ayy SIV W IUU real comfort you can have from a PERFECTION Oil Heater (Eqnbppei with SsuImIcm Device) id it you only knew how much . mm align no dangei no smoke no smell because oi the smokeless device. and iansn orris. agency. COJ1PAPIT And all inexperienced bouse keep ers will always be sure of a square deal when dealing with Ahlf. We don't want to get rich by unfair means, and prefer to get an honest live by selling honest meats. When you want a tender sirloin or porterhouse steak.a roast or some chops, give us a trial order. W know you will be pleased, and we ' will get you for a regular customer on our merits alone. Call up 144. & CO FOUND AT A