ROOUE RIVBR COURIER, GRANTS PA96. OREGON DECEMBER 25. 1908.
The Rogue Kivcr Courier
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1908.
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MERRY CHRIS'lMAS.
The Courier has the good fortune
this year to visit its numerous family
of readers on this, tbe natal day of
Him, who spake as never man spake
before, a day which Is celebrated by
the most civilized nations of the
earth in remembrance of the message
of "Peace on Earth and Good Will to
men."
Christmas means more to the world
as the decades go by. Men were
created to be happy and Christmas
teaches them to be merry and sing
the songs of gladness. It dispells the
gloom and sorrow which Incidentally
are at times the lot of the human
race. The morals of Jesus, regard
less of tbe Christian religion are the
light of the world which can never be
bid. Tbe true meaning of the day
and what it should be to us all has
been likened by a recent writer as the
season of kindness, for be says:,
"Chrlsmas celebrates tbe coming of
Christ Into the world, and the heart
of the Christ message Is love love
expressing Itself In homely channels
of friendliness and good will, love
that 'suffereth and Is kind.' It we
have kindly emotions, let them have
their way and blossom Into kindly
thoughts and kindly deeds. Let the
free child spirit of open-hearted
friendliness prevail. For this Is the
child's festival, celebrating the birth
of a child, the wonderful Oiver who
aave Himself for mankind. Let us
carry the ChrlstmaB spirit through all
the following days that come and go
with all their measure of care or pain
or pleasure, and bear in our hearts
tho Inspiration and hope of the bless
ed Christmas festival of love, hearing
ever ringing above the sounds of
earth and sense, tho song of the
angels heralding In the birth of the
Savior of mankind."
While wlHhlng our readers and
every household In which the paper
goes, a Merry Christmas and a con
tinuance of the choicest of earth's
blessings, the Courier bespeaks for
each of Its large and Increasing fam
ily and friends, a Happy as well as
a Qlad New Year. Let us be thank
ful that we live not only In a Christ
Ian land but are permitted to enjoy
a part in the best government ever
Instituted among men.
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WOOD DIX)CKS MAKE EXCEL
LENT PAVING.
The paving question la one of
much Importance to the poople of
Grants Pass and will undoubtedly
be much discussed In the noar future,
as good streets are a requisite to mu
nicipal prosperity. Now that tbe
city has elected a mayor and council
that are pledged to give us a pro
gressive business administration, it
Is reasonably certain that this Import
ant matter will be takenup. The
Portland Telegram, in discussing the
paving question recently, In an ed
itorial, said:
About two years ago Baltimore's
city engineer submitted a report on
rcrtalu wood-blork pavlug tests made
In that city In which he extolled tho
merits of that particular kind of pav
ing as they were mudo manifest by
experiment, and incidentally be re
marked that the best material for
that paving, baring the exponas of
procuring it at Baltimore was Ore
gon fir.
Harkin g back to an August 1907
number of the "Taxpayer Magazine,"
published In New York, we find an ac
count In detail of the tests which led
up to the report of the Baltimore
engineer, and In that detail,
there is food for reflection on the
part of Portland taxpayers and oth
ers who are wrestling officially with
Portland's paving problem.
Wood blocks, with a number of
other paving materials, were put to
a comparative test, covering a period
of six years, on a street where the
traffic was normal, and where double
car tracks and a switch made the
test conditions all that could be de
sired. The test was complete when
some of the other pavements had
worn out The wood-block was the
only pavement that showed no deter
ioration except at the edges where
It came in contact with less service
able pavement. And, In addition,
it was the only pavement that was
fit to be relald, less than 5 per cent
of the old blocks being rejected for
the new street. In preparation,
the blocks were thoroughly dried,
treated to thorough saturation with
rosin and creosote, and when put In
the street were laid on a concrete
base. The entire test with all Its
particulars Is eloquent testimony as
to what we have overlooked here la
Portland.
There ought to be nothing insup
erably difficult In treating and lay
ing wood-block pavement in Port
land that would give every whit
as much satisfaction as this that was
laid In Baltimore, and that has
been laid In a number of other
Eastern cities. Including Brooklyn
and New York. With bo much ad
mitted, it would certainly follow
that no other pavement could be so
economical for this city; and upon
the exercise of wisdom In the con
duct of our street affairs it would
seem that we could use our native
material effectively as an escape
expensive and grasping monopoly.
fcssefs cf niters
Levi Strauss & Cos
Cmrr Kie'
Ovcralb
BOUNTIES ON WILD
ANIMALS ARE WANTED
The Next Legislature Will be Asked
To Authorize State to
Pay for Scalps.
CLASSIFIED ADS.
NEW TODAY.
FRESH milk cows for sale,$30. J.H.
TJnhlnnnn. 1 Z-Zo-t
J. H Ahlf Is of the opinion that
the Medford police are a mighty lax
set. A couple of weeks ago he bad
a man dreslng poultry and after
the work was finished, the man
walked off wth a fine, large turkey,
and the last seen of htm he boarded
a train for Medford. Mr.Ablf noti
fied the police at that place, and the
later seemed 'to take his notification
as a Joke, and apparently made no
attempt to arrest the thief.
Don't forget Russell's caadles are
made In Grants Pass.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
Unltod States Land Office.
Roseburg, Ore., Dec. 15, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that
J. O. CARL STUTZ,
by William Lund, his attorney In
Fact, whose post office address Is
Rainier, Oregon, has on December
12, 1908, filed In this office his ap
plication to select, under the act
of Congress, approved July 1, 1898,
the SK4 Sec 6, Tp 38 S, R 5 West,
W. M.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the lands described, or de
siring to object because of the min
eral character of the land, or for
any other reason, to the dlposal to
applicant, should file their affidavits
of protest In this office on or before
the 6th day of February, 1909.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY,
RegUter.
Merry Christmas
AND A
Happy New Tear
To everyone is the
wish of this store
There are still
some very nice
selections to be
made in our store
for C h ri stmas
presents and your
inspection is cor
dially invited.
Open Evcnln p until after Christmas
Hall's Art Store
Store Telephone 1061
Residence Telephone 1053
The following letter received from
Wm. R. Mealey, of Foster, Ore., rel
ative to a movement to secure a new
law relative to the killing of game
destroying animals, is self explanatory:
Mr. Taxpayer and Sportsman:
Your attenton Is respectfully call
ed to the petition following this ar
ticle. To the Western man there is noth
ing as attractive as the desire to go
on a hunting trip, the mighty moun
tains, the mysterious forest, the
camp by the clear running creek or
river, the fat venison In the frying
pan, these are the influences that ap
peal to us, the call to the prlmatlve
as it were, out of the misty 'past,
calling to us to once more draw
near to nature and partake of her
bounties.
The knowledge that we can go
when oportunlty offers us a respite
from our labors, enjoy ourselves, and
satisfy our desire for sport and rec
reactlon for a season; or that the
ranchman can supply himself with
the choicest of meat through a por
ton of the year, Is a privilege that
Is dear to us; and It is the aim of
the petition to perpetuate these op
portunities we so much prize, to
preserve our heritage for future
years, before it is too late, for with
out the gamey black-tail or mule
buck the mountains would lose their
chief attractiveness for the sports
man; and the valley lands without
the beautiful Imported pheasants,
the piping native quails and bob-
whites and the footj hills without
the bush pheasant and blue grouse,
would be a dreary country Indeed,
especially for a true Oregonian.
We fully believe that the figures
relative to the destruction of deer
by varmints, as given In tbe petition
are none too large. This is about
what It figures up to: 26,000 deer
detroyed by wild beasts, . averaging
66 pounds of dressed meat each,
makes 1,690,000 pounds of meat
Put this at the low figure of 8 cent
per pound, we have $135,000 worth
of meat; 26,000 hides at 60 cents
each foots up to $13,000, bringing
the entire account up to $148,700
in this state for one year. How
does that read? Don't you think it
is time something was being done to
stop this slaughter? You may think
the proposed bounty which we are
endeavoring to have the state offer
for the scalps for the different ani
mals, as enumerated in the petition
too high. In answer to this objec
tion we wllll ask you to figure up
what It costs to feed a wolf or cou
gar for a year. You will find that,
figuring from our former estimate.
It will cost $296.40. How does that
suit you? Do you think we can af
ford to pay $25 each for their de
struction? And as for the rest of
the deer-destroying animals, we feel
assured the proposed bounties which
we ask the state to offer, are none
too high.
Now as the bounty which we ask
the state to pay for the scalps of
coon, skunks, digger squirrels and
crows. To those who are not ac
quainted with the habits of these
pests, the same may Beem excessive;
tut to those who have had an oppor
tunity of studyn their modes of
obtaining a living, It Is very moder
ate Indeed, for ' these bird-killing,
egg-sucking vermin are so numer
ous It is a wonder any younr birds
are hatched out or reach maturity.
Taking all things Into consldratlon,
although we have nothing to figure
from, still we Judgo If the truth of
the matter were fully known, the
loss caused by these depredators
would be a surprise to all.
We have not touched on the coy
ote problem for It Is a question that
Intimately concerns only one class
of poople, notably those who are In
terested In the sheep industry. It
would probably be a hard matter to
pass a law that would suit all con
ditions lu' different parts of tbe
state and besides this, our one aim Is
to preserve Oregon's game, which
concerns all citizens equally.
Now, to sum up our argument to
you, in order to obtain your signa
ture to the petition, we will say that
all the statements made in this let
ter or in the petition are deducted
from 25 years of observing exper
ience as hunter and woodsman in
illfTttrnnt napta rf !.. ..,.... i
.......v i 11 v. . ii t cinir, o U U i I U 111 j
much conversation with old Western j
men, whose opinions on the matter
cannot be doubted.
What Is the use of charging !
hunters for a license to hunt and
passing a lot of game laws restrict- J
leg hunters to certain seasons of
bunting If the state does not as well j
protect the hunter in his rights by j
(Continued on Seventh Page.)
FOUND at the opera house Friday
night a pair of nose glasses. Own
er can secure them at the Courier
office. 12-25
PUREBRED Brown Leghorn cock
rels, $1. First prize won at both
Fairs. J. H. Robinson. 12-25-2t
FOR SALE 90 choice lots In the
Nelson addition to Grants Pass for
the small sum of $3500 if taken in
the next few days. Address Mary
Staples, 206 9th Ave., Lents, Ore.
12-25-tf
Dependable Goods
In Watches and Jewelry go to
etch er s
THOROUGHBRED Durham bull, age
2 years, price $50; also herd bull
reasonable. J. H. Robinson. 2t
FOR SALE 3 first class milch cows,
cheap; tw fresh. Inquire Alonzo
Jones, Phone 81X1, Frultdale.
12-25-2t
FREE Our new 1909 catalogue of
sheet Music 1400 vocal and In
strumental selections Belling at
10 cents. Ask for it Rowell's
, Music Store. 12-25-2t
POLAND CHINA pigs, weaning age,
$5, bredlng age $10, registered
Stock, winner of all first prizes at
District fair. J. H. Robinson, R.
F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass. 12-25-2t
Window glass at Hair-Riddle 't.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE 102 head of sheep, 40
head goats, all first-class. Will
take $4 per head all round. P.
F. Swayne, Phone 506 Farmers
Grants Pass, R F D No. 2.
12-11 tf.
TIMBER claim for sale. The SE1
of Sec. 18 Tp. 35 S, R 4 W, sit
uated in Jackson county, 16 miles
from Grants Pass. For informa
tion address Marie E. Hall, State
Normal, Chlco, Cal. 12-4-5t
FOR SALE Good top phaeton bug-
gy. Address P O. Box 62,Qrants
Pass. 12-4-tf
You can't afford to buy Jewelry from
anyone that is not reliable because a
cheap article in Jewelry looks when
, NEW like a first-class one so you
must depend upon the Jeweler you
buy from. Nuf
I will sell until January 1st all silver
ware at bed-rock prices.
Rogers 1847 knives and
frvrL-Q from to
A Vl X V Y
6 Piece Tea Set regular '
. price $22.00, now 31Z.UU
REMEMBER THE PLACE
LETCHER
FRONT STREET OPPOSITE DEPOT
$4.00
FOR SALE Gasoline engine, Work
harness, plow, cultivators, spring
wagon, carpenters tools, No. 55
Stasley .plane, log chain, small
heating stove, bed steads and
springs, some rhairs and other
household articles. W. C. Dodge,
8'1 N 10th St. 11-27-tf
4 -ROOM Bungalew and one acre
ground, young family orchard,
well, windmill and large tank glv-
. ing water for domestic and irriga
tlou purposes. Desirable locatlou.
The above property, Including all
LUUDCUUIU UUUUB, 1VIF f l,OVV,
. half cash, balance to suit. E.W.
Sraalley, 725 N 10th St., City.
, 11-27-tf
DESIGNS, Cal flowers, potted plaots.
bo lbs. Mel ford Greeohoase, phone
008. n o-lf
OPERA HOUSE
Saturday Dec. 26
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Herbert 6. Rovlinson
as Dan Dolby
In Wyoming'
Chance of a Lifetime
All boys Nothing up to age 13, is now being
sold at 25 per cent discount
We sell groceries that are fresh' and the ;
best to be had. All our goods are guar
anteed to comply with the pure food
law, and to suit the housewife as well.
For The Holidays
We have made a special effort to get
a full supply of all delicacies as well as
a complete line of staples. A trial or
der will convince you that the place to"
trade is
SOUTHERN OREGON SUPPLY COMPANY
Outfitter for Outer and Inner Man.
FOR SALE Almost new Btadebaker
Top bifgy and single harness, a half
price. Address Box 836 11-8 tf
PERSONAL.
PARTNER WANTED A lady be
tween 30 and 40 years, who has
some money and Is matrimonially
Inclined. All letters answered.
Address P. O. box 85. Merlin. Or.
12-18-2t
HELP WANTED.
OFFICE Manager wanted for Den
ver, Colo. Liberal salary. 1500
required; $250 cash. Address A.
D. Co., care Courier. 12-18-2t
LOCAL Solicitor wanted; good com
mission; the best proposition of
Its kind on the market today. Ad
dress A. D. Co., care Courier.
12-18-2t
FOR RENT Everltt Gallery on I
St., east of Layton hotel. Suttab
for gallery or dwelling. Inqnir
of R. K. Hackett at First Nationi
Bank. H-tM
LOST.
GRIP One small hand grip 1
Tuesday between Applegate itoi
and Murphy Return to this oflc
and receive reward. 1
LOST 6-in. Gurley compass ob th
Merlin i road. Finder leave at Oil
office and receive $5 reward.
LOST ladies' neck fur betwem tl
post office and tbe Western HoWi
lb hotel and L. B. Hall's THidw
on Fourth street. Fiodsr mni
office of Oillette Riggs
MKT I'll
WANTED.
WANTED To purchase good milk
cow; must be fresh. Inquire at
this office or address P. O. box
682. 12-18-3t
WANTED Students to prepare for
stenographic work, day or evening.
Address Mrs. P. RItner, City.
12-11 3t
PLANO PopilswanUd-30 Tears ex-
perivaoe in leaoniag. Address Mrs.
B. B. Foster J, N 6th St., next to
r. Coroa. 7.17 if,.
FOR RENT.
FOR REN f A new bungalo; 7
rooms; electric light, bath and
toilet. Inquire 412 Clark and
B streets. 12-18-tf
FIVE-ROOM cottage, 816 N 7th at,
ior rent, inquire 850 N. 7th.
12-18-2t
WILL rent veo a good farm, seven
miipi cu ciry. Best terms given.
Write Box 26, or mm me. residence
corner Oak and Park street. . M.
Adams.
MISCELLANEOUS.
PAGE- FENCE The larges M
order of absolutely rabbit jroo
fence In thlB country. See J-1
Franklin. lJ-lH
F. A. PIERCE Relitred Ajgota
Flock hsaded by one of hs
bocks of he"feinr A-ibsr"
othsr buoks of differeot itrl
breeding. Does ef the nosta ftrjw
v. . - 1 1, I J Am I'll
X3UOKI ir ssue, airm, v -
THE Oregon Fire Relief (McMltfj
Mutual) Association "
Queen City" (Standard Co.)
banner companies none b0"
Have reduced their rtejf
them. H. B. Hendricks,
6th Street.offlce ground noorW
poslte P. O.. Grants Pa.
Thn mat 1'
FRANK BTJBlTT-UpksWw
mission fornitare made to ort
STRAYED.
two- 557 J'vSfcS
imsi seea nw ?" , i- HaB"3
September, brand, plain
hip. Reward given lor inforff
leading to their reoovry. J -Close,
Vilderrille. Pbon