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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
CHINESE NOTES.
tPhlladelphla Record.l

Each province is subdiyided into de-
partments, ruled by prelects, and each
department into districts, each with
a district ruler.
China proper has an area Of 1885,
Sal square miles, with population,
according to a recent estimate, Of $780,
OO0OOO
Three religions are acknowledged by
the Chinese as indigenous and adopt
ed, viz: Confucianism, buddhism and
Taoism.
Most of the aboriginal hill tribes
are still nature-worshipers, and eth
nically are distinct from the prevail
ing Mongolian population.
The total area of China and its de-
tendencies amounts to APIS, ,4Ol square
miles, and the total population to no
less than 4O2,GsOOOO.
During the year 1s9S 52,6Gl vessels,
of 3f233,50O tons. entered and cleared
Chinese ports. OF these vessels 743, of
230 ,1j2 tons, were Americans.
Ten Chinese newspapers are pub
lished in Shanghai, and the success
they have achieved has led to the es-
tablishment Of others at some Of the
other treaty ports.
About one-half Of the total number
of foreigners resided at Shanghai.
The French municipality at that town
entered on the extension of their CON
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

nights snd on each evening ,he opera
house was crowded to its fall capacity.
They give dramatic entertainments Of
bigh order and have a strong and well
balanced company. They have a first
class band and orchestra and the
xylophone solos Of Mr.. Drew were es-
pecslly pleasing musical features.
Jessie Shirley, the star of the com
pany, has faculty Of commanding the
most Unreserved approval Of her
audience in whatever role she appears.
The quaint manner assumed in ~
Country Girl" played on Thursday eve
ming was especially charming. On
Friday evening she assumed the role Of
the ugly Duckling" but wisely made
no pretense at homelness as her skill
would not have ayailed in that direction.
+ On Saturday evening the play was "a
sheaf OF Arrows" in which II. W. Gil
bert as the old Dutch governor was one
Of the central figures
I The criticism is justly made that
Grants Pass audiences are altogether
too economical With their applause
They are not unappreeiative bat fail to
realize the assistance and pleasure which
a demonstration of applause gives the
company. On Saturday night the
actors applauded the orchestra behind
the curtain while the audience were as
mum as mice. Yet the audience were
pleased by the orchestra's selection but
had their eyes and attention glued to
the curtain in expectation Of ils rising
on the next act. Their silence could not
fail to depress the orchestra who could
not know the extent 10 which then
music had really been appreciated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

Representative Story has introduced
in the house bill establishing mining
bureau for the State Of Oregon and
creating the office OF commissioner OF
mines. The bill has been reported
iayorably to the legislature by the com
mittee on mines to whom 1t was re-
ferred. The passage OF the bill will be
recognition by the state OF one OF its
most important industries and follows
the example set by California, Washing
ton and other states whose mining
interests have been materially advanced
by similar institutions. The commis
sioner OF mines is required to collect
specimens for study or reference, dIstrib'
ute information, classify minerals, report
geological formation OF various mineral
districts, record metallurgical operations
and labor saving devices aad perform
many other duties as his office may
require. lie is to be appointed by the
governor ior period Of four years but
subject to removal at any time for IN
competence or neglect of duty. The
salary is fixed at $3.50 per month and
the principal office is to be at Portland
Colonel Frank V. Drake, well known
mining man says in regard to the bill:
"rhe effect OF the bill, when a law, will
be recognition by the state, through
legislative action, OF most important
source Of wealth, field inviting enter
prise and capital. Managing officers OF
the o. X. ~ n and Southern Pacific
Companies, recognizing this, have
offered 10 transport specimens fer
museum aud cabinet Tree Of charge II
is brsiness proposition, instantly
recognized by hese men, Branch offices
and cabinet collections are to be main.
tained-oLe In Eastern Oregon, one In
Southern Oregon, with deputy commits
slons in charge. All these things will
constitute continuing and effective
advertisement OF Oregon long neglected
mineral resources. The commissioner
can apply for and obtain geological sur
veys to be made 10y the general govern
ment, and maps and reports will be by
the government published and supplied
TO the people OF the United 5 ates, free
OF expense"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

st. Valentines day is the survival ol
an old heather festival OF ancient Rome,
the supercalia. 1t was the custom at
this festival for the young men to draw
tablets, on which the names oil maidens
were inscribed, from boxes, after the
manner of lottery Each youth was
supposed to be faithful to the lady
whose name he drew, until the next
succeeding supercalia. ST. Valentine
was priest who was martyred in the
reign OF Emperor Claudius. When he
was canonized as saint, February IA
was:set apart in his honor. When
Rome was christianized, the heather
festivals were replaced as far as might
be, with religious celebrations and ho
the supercalia and st. Valentines day
became one and the same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14


II all the labor that has been thrown
away and wasted by fixing bau roads to
no purpose, 10 this county, had been
expended IN a manner tending to perma-
nent excellence, we would by this time
have system Of houleyards, com
paratively speaking, all over this county
instead Of the spectacular affairs which
now blast our sight, both in and out OF
town. The weather for the past few
weeks has been conducive TO tho lorna
ton Of mud and the elements have re-
sponded with enthusiasm, therefore our
roads are sights 10 behold. Good roads cost
hut they pay The wear and tear on ve'
hices horseAesh alone would the energy
being expanded in a more judicious way
build a few miles OF road each year,
Good roads are agents Of civilization and
prosperity. Their worth is beyond
computation as is also the calamity o.
being deprived OF them
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1901.

The monotonous senatorial deadlock
at Salem has furnished more Interesting
features this week. Mcbride apparently
realizing the iinprobability of his cleo
ton, withdrew and his followers trans
ierred their support to Geo II. Williams
for a day or two. On Tuesdays ballot
the Mcbride votes went TO Hermann
who received 20 votes, with 32 for Cor
beu. The democratic vote is still given
to Smith. Mitchell's name has not yet
appeared as candidate, but it is sus-
pected that he has deep laid schemes
for capturing the senatorial toga in the
last hours OF the voting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
4 IeM PoinIers.

The recent statistics OF the number Of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may
commence with an apparently harmless
cough, which can he cured instantly hy
Hemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, Whlch is guaranteed TO cure aud
relieve all cases. Price 25c. and 5Oc
F0: sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

This season there is a large death rate
among children IRON Group and lung
troubles. Prompt action will save the
little ones from these terrible diseases
We know Of nothing so certain to give
instant relief as One Minute Cough Cure;
lt can also be lied upon in grippe ana
all throat and lung troubles OF adulls'
Pleasant TO take.-Dr. W. +. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

ST. Valentines day had heather
origin and it has most heathenish
characteristic cllnging to it, the custom
OF sending the 80 called "comic"
valentines which are no more comic or
funny than is coarse insult Of any
other kind. In fact, they are Of lower
order Of abuse than insults OF other
varieties. as added to malice and venom,
they have the additional feature OF
cowardice TO make their Jepravity com
plete. The United States mails should
be closed to them as they are to other
indecent literature and every means
should be used by which their disrepute
may be generally comprehended, The
person whose evilly working mind first
first conceived them should be hailed AZ
a public maleiactor. Every one who
receives missiye Of this disreputable
variety should have the strength ol
mind to cast the villainous thing into
the stove without even unfolding II and
80 defeat its purposes and designs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

advent practically painless, and gives
the mother abundant strength TO nurse
her child
Accept no substitute for Favorite Pre-
senptiou.' There Is nothing vjust as
good for weak and sickly women,
Two yeor ago ! was very sick ana he-au
taking your Nvou,g Prescription writes
MIS- LJ Nackgtt OF Charl1u. Geauga Co.
Ohio 'Whrn uY hsav hoy came he wetzhrd
twelve pounds and halt Have had gcoi
health cNct s.ace until about three weeks ESQ
when weaving NV hahN. Z coutrscied a heavy
oo'd Am taking ygur Golden Mclilal piscoS
cry, ava thankful that poor sufferers have
SUCH grand chance Co reChiu their health ~
usius pr hers-s medicines 10 would take
pages io tc'' The sood lt has done in out family
aud in great many mote hmilus under nay
OhscD siion
thank You ,or yout kjlJ mclical advise
Or herce's Medical Adviser in paper
covers is sent nee on receipt OF 81 cents
IN one-ocnt stamps TO pay expense OF
mailing oE.i. Address Or. X. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, \. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
A Frightfui Biunder

Will often canso horrible Barn,
scald, Cnt or Bruise. Buck lens Arnica
salvc, will kill the pain and promptly
heal II. Cures Fever Sores, Ulcers
Boils, Corns, and all Skin Eruplions
Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25cls. a
box. Ours guaranteed. Sold by Dr
Kremer, druggist.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
NJ. J. SHIELDS & co,
MOSCOW, IDAHO.

Pepsin Preparations often fail to relieve
Indigestion because they can digest only
albuminous foods. There is one prepara-
tlon that digests all classes OF food, and
that Is Hodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures
the worst cases OF Indigestion and gives
instant relief, for 1t digests what you
eat.-Dr. W. +. kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Lii. Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into
energy, brain-iag into mental power
They're wonderful iu building up the
health. Only 25c. per box. Sold by
Dr.. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

Farmers, DO not haul your wheat 20
to 50 miles to exchange. Scott Griffin
will give yon as many pounds OF Hour
for a bushel oi wheat As any mill "l.l
give you. You will find Scott Griffin al
his Hay, Flour, Feed and seed store.
Cor. 9Th and streets, Grants Pass, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Council Msstine

The city council beld their regular
meeting on Thursday evening. The
principal discussion was upon the
advisbiity OF procuring a chemical
engine Tor Gre protection A committee
OF which Mr. llaskins Is chairman has
had this subject under consideration for
several weeks and made their topotI at
this meeting. No de6nite action was
taken.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Keen CIear nr,in.

Your best feelings, your social posi-.
ton or business success depend largely
on the perfect action OF your Stomach
and Liver Dr.. Kings New Life Pins
give increased strength, a keen clear
brain, bigh ambition. A 25 cent box
will make Won feel like new being.
Sold by Dr. Kremcr Druggist.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
A Twist ofthc wrist

In the night will turn on the electric
berth light in the Pullman Standard
Sleeping Cars, on the Northern Parihc's
North Coast Limited. Two lights in
each section. Get a North Coast Limit
ed leanet. A. d. Charlton, Asst Gen'l
Pass. Ag't. 255 Morrison ST., Cor. 81,
Portland, Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Don't E.ldanger Your Life
By riding tin frame Bicycle Ride
Racycle, Stearns, Crescent, Crawford, b. & III.
Special, or Spaulding

And you will be in the lead from finish These wheels
weigh om pounds and constructed of the best material
obtanabe We sold last year and but
proved defective The RacyCle is warranted for year The
San will be made by the Crescent people and will be the
fine piece of mechanism usual The Crawford and H SPEC
ial will be greatly improved and perfect beauties The Spau
ding this place but Of the leading wheels i'll
the East and is fully warranted
sell for cash nstalments and take old wheels part
payment equip any of the above wheels with any make of
Tires Handle Bars Saddles pedals without Coaster
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that caunct be-
cured by Halls Calarrh Cure,
+. J. CuENEr a Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known /.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
10y the firm.
WEST n TRrAN, Wholesale Druggists,
rolodo,O
wNpNo, K,NNAN Il M,NyIN Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o,
Halls Camrrh Cure is taken iu
terually, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent nee. Price zoe per
bottle, Sold 10y all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

The most Soothing, healing and
antiseptic application ever devised is De
Wits Witch Hazel saIye 1t relieves
at once and cures piles, sores, eczsma
and skin diseases Beware Of imiia-
lions DIR. W. +. Kremer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14


sunct and when
real motherhood
comes IT often
comes 70 mothers
who suffer iHtol-
ef7olN during ma
teru'ty and who
are unable TO
nurse The weak
hnS child which
i'ets and means
IN their lIuis
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

and drank our pure spring water they
got we'll. We are recruiting people from
other states that are looking for homes.
We have some choice railroad land that
will make good homes.
Rom
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Career and Character OF Abraham Lincoln

An address by Joseph Choate, Am
bassador to Great Britain, ON the
career aud character OF Abraham LiU.
clln-his early struggles with the world
his character As developed in the later
years Of his lite and his administration,
which placed his name SO high ON the
worlds roll OF honor and fame, has been
published 10y the Chicago, Milwaukee
x ST. Paul Railway and may be hal by
sending six ,Gl cents in postage to L. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent Chi.
cago, III.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

FoR SALE-rweniy five acres one and
one hail miles east Of Grants Pass ON
Rogue river. partly cleared, small or
chard, price $500 hall cash, also i.y one
acres OF what is known as the Hyde
place, price 500. hAr cash. For addi.
uonal information address,
CUERY Bios,
Ia Grande, Oreg on
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

tase pleasant herb drink, the next
morning feel bright and my complex
ion is better. My doctor says it acts
gently on my stomach, liver and kidneys,
and is pleasant laxative. 1t is made
from hcrbs and is prepared As easily as
tea. It is called Lanes Medicine, All
druggists sell IL at75 cts. Lanes Faml-
ly Medicine moves the bowels each day.
II lou cannot get o., send for free sam
pie. Address, Orator T Woodward, lie
Rov, y. y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
N. J. Shields 4 Go.
Growers and Importers
Of all kinds Of
Grass & Field Seeds

We can name seed for evergreen pasture
IN your Sc 5tiOn of the country. WHY pros
pect with untried seeds? With fifteen
years OF personal experience in growing.
also with the experience OF the Agricultural
Colleges at Moscow and Pullman. we sub
init the following list OF seeds out OF q
hundred different kinds tried:
Bromus lnermus, Tall Meadow Fisque.
English Blue Grass, Tall Meadow Oat
Grass, Italian Rye Grass. Flat Stemmed
Blue Grass, English Rye Grass. Orchard
Grass.
Those are Fresh Seeds: We are
growers OF them and will guarantee results
and prices
We are also growers and importers of
Clovers, Alfalfas, Peas, Corn. Wheat,
Russia speltz, Millets and all
kinds OF Field Seeds.
FOR references We cite You 10 W. J.
spi!man, Professor OF Agriculture at the
Agricultural College at Pullman Wash,
and IL. / French, Professor OF Agriculture
at the Idaho State University, Moscow,
Idaho. For prices and further lnforma-
ton address,
M. J. SHIELDS & co,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

An PERSONS are hereby warned TO give
credit to no one Vu ms account without
a written order. \, Il. Noomurs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

You can pick up some
rare bargains in our
store during the next
30 days. Come while
the assortment is good,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14
Brakes or Cushion Frames.

Second hand Bicycles all makes all prices. secondhand
letter copying press good as Si2-yours for S..
Star Lathe with all the latest improvements
complete inch swing inches between cene bargain
for the cash
Frstclass repairing at reasonable prices.
Ia our Moneys Worth or your Money Back.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-02-14

Entered at the post office at Grants Pass
oregon, as second-class mail matter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

COFFEE AND SUGAR-New York.
oct; 2-@.CSofffee-Spot Rio firm; No. 7 in
lie Sugar-Raw steady: fair refining
5-16c centrifugals, 96-test, 3stc Mo
iasses sugar &c: refined steady; No. 6.
4.50c No Z, 4.40c; No. s, 1900; No g.
4.20c No. TO- 415c; No u. 4.15c: No. ~
4.O5c; No. H. 4.05c; standard \. 4.gOc;
confeetioners A, 4.90c; mould A. So .45c;
cut loaf, 5-69c; crushed, 5.GOc: powdered,
o.zGc; graduated. 5.10c; cubs. 5.9Jc Coffee
Futures opened firm with prices 10 to
10 points higher the latter principally on
demand from the short contingent, who
were badly scared by reports of an IN
favorable Santos crop and covered ac-
lively French and German houses were
heaVy buyers, as were also room bulls.
cables, as a whole. was bulliSh: primary
receipts We're moderate. and local spot
supplies We're firmly held anG in better
demand. There was more or less profit
taking by room longs during the last
hour, but as the support from both for
eign and local bulls continued prices re-
manned at top level. and closed ar an ad-
vance of 10 to 10 points. The final under
tone was firm. Total sales We're 81 go
bags, including October at !. 2Jd5. 30c: No
vember at 5.S0d5 .35c; December at ) 400
5.45c; February at 5.65c, March at 5000
g,SOe; May at .: ged9.s Soc; July at 6.05c, and
September at 6.15c.
METALS-New York. Oct 12.-Trading
in the market for metals was of the
usual Saturday half-holiday orders. and
values did not vary from yesterdays
close. Tin was steady at $24. S0d2l. 80.
Lead dull at s4.S71l5 Copper steady Lake
Superior 16&4G17c, and casting and cleo
trolytic, 16I2Gl63sc. Spelter firm at 81. so
4.30 Domestic iron markets We're steady
but dull; pig iron warrants. 81. 50G10 30.
No. l northern foundry, $l5d16; No.
southern foundry, $14G15: No. l southern
foundry, $14.50G15.50: No. 1 southern
southern soft. S15d16.
PORT OF NEW YORK-New York,
Oct. 12.-The imports of specie this week
were S66.1l0 gold and 1888, 779 silver. The
exports of silver from this port TO all
countries this week aggregated S6S1.4I0
and $1,000 gold. The imports of dry
goods and merchandise at the port OF
New York for this week are valued at
$40. 337. 2e5.
DRY GOODS-New York. Oct 12-The
week closes with a quiet demand for
cotton goods in staple lines. The tone of
the market is firm throughout. Print
cloths firm, with demand still at &C.
Prints very quiet. American cotton yarns
are in better demand and firmer. with oc-
caSsional advance of tx to pc per pound
Worsted yarns are firm. Wooden yarns
quiet.
NEW YORK PRODUCE-New York
Oct II -Butter-ReceiptS. SSH packages:
steady. State dairy. l4d2oc: creamery. 156D
21c: June creamery. 11G2lc; factory. 12isdf
15c. Cheese-Receipts, $3.50 packages;
steady; fancy large colored and white.
sac; fancy small colored. 10l4c; fancy
small white. 10@l0l4c. l2ggs-Receipts.
$685. packa ges: steady. State and Penn
sylvania. 2l15G22c: Western candIed, 2lG
21lsc; Western uncandled, 17d2lc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-14

dict what Monday morning will bring
forth, but We are inclined to believe that
excepting in the case of properties in
fluenced by specific causes, stocks sold
on sharp advances Will be repurchased
at somewhat lower figures
FOREIGN FINANCIAL CABLEGRAM
London, Oct. 12.-With the set
ant today, and the demand slackened.
There was meager attendance on the
STOCK exchange today, and the exchange
might as well have been closed so far
as business was concerned Many Of
the members were away shooting pleas
ants: leaving their city affairs in the
hands of their managing clerks. Amer
leans We're firm, in response to New
York demands. and slightly above parity.
Spanish fours, So; Rand mines 1875; De-
Beers, 3S1a; bar silver. quiet 2G5sd per
OF; money, 1AM112 per cent. The rate of
discount IN the open market for short
bills IS 1-16G2B per cent; three-months
bllls. 2ls42- 3-16 per cent.
NEW YORK MONEY-NeW York Oct
lZ-Close: Money on call steady at 9
per cent; prime mercantile paper 415G5
per cent; sterling exchange nominal, with
actual business in bankers bills at "a sc
Q4.S6 for demand and at 81 S37sd4S4 for
sixty days; posted rates. S4S4d4. So and
$4.87: commercial bills. $4.S3A@4 S334; bar
silver SIC; Mexican dollars. 45Ac
BANK CLEARINGs.
ST. Paul, $S71. 1856.
Minneapolis, 81, 901, S43
New York. 1921. 414,014
Chicago, $23, 435. 633.
Boston, 25,320,S 33.