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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-04
Fresh
Canned Vegetables

We make a specially of
canned goods, packed under
our private labels. This year
we offer a fine assortment at
Ioc per can.
Many lines at I2c aud Is
formerly sold at ISc and oc
Prices on all lines are very
low and the quality is guar
anteed as near perfection as
skill and experience can make
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-04
Cramer-Wells Co,

Annual January clearing sale now
on. 1S0 wy oming avenue. ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Leland Siftinps.

We intend to incorporate as soon as
our town hall is completed SO that we
can guard against the spread Of danger
GUS diseases.
b. L. Moss has accepted position as
boss swamper in J. j. Kinney's wood
camp. When it comes to making roads,
b. +. is right there.
The rains have given the miners more
water and enabled them to proloug the
run. j. Lewis is running force of men
night and day and will be for some time.
The "Dewdrop," has been sold by j.
Virtue to VIM. Butler of Canyonyille,
lately soldier in the Philippines. He
says he has travelled good deal OF late
but has found no place as good as
Oregon.
We see many new faces in our town.
Some are looking for homes. We have
plenty of good land, some Of il railroad
land, and the price is not high. With
our fine climate, splendid water and
pretty girls, also a few widows, this is
desirable place to locate.
We merchants are very busy at this
time OF the year as the miners are
coming in with their gold dust to pay
their bills. Many Of them 20 on credit
and pay after the winters run. As this
has been good year for the miners all
debts will be paid and money lei. TO run
on for the next year.
II. L. Wilson has begun to sell goods
at his new store. We see vast differ
erence in prices at Leland since he
opened up. That will keep our trade
here. AS the merchants Of this vicinity
have no tax to pay as they do in incor-
porated towns they can afford TO sell
cheaper II they don't get too ayarlcious.
We think Jones Of Portland will miss
our trade.
Our recent rains were just what IL
farmers needed although crops were
not suffering. From the present out.
look, there will be big crops in this
vicinity. The peach crop will be light
except in some localities. Other kinds
OF fruit will be up to the average. The
people are planting more potatoes than
heretofore. Sending away for farm pro-
ducts takes away just 80 much money
from Leland. The farmers here should
be encouraged to raise more.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
District Fair.

w. j. Plymale, OF Jacksonville, was in
the city the first OF the week in the
interest OF the district fair.
1t is the intention OF the state fair
people to make an unusual effort this
year to have the largest and most credit
able. fair ever held in the state. 1t is
understood that large number of dis.
tinguished visitors will be here from the
east at that time to examine into the
resources OF the state and inspect the
exhibits at the fair. In view OF this
fact the management is anxious to make
the best showing possible. The people
OF the First Southern Oregon district have
been urged to hold fair and ship the
best exhibits to the state fair. 1t is
learned that arrangements have been
made with the railroad company by
which all exhibits will be shipped free
of cost both ways.
The new members OF the Southern
Oregon district board have. Just been
appointed by the governor and it is prob
able meeting will be called Tor next
saturday TO organize. Nothing definite
can be known concerning the fair until
after the board meets and organizes.
The conclusions of the board will te
given later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
May DAY Dance.


The ladies' OF the Degree of Honor ca n
congratulate themselves on having
carried through one of the most thor
oughly successful dances ever given in
the town, The proceeds amount to
about $50 clear of expenses, and the
attendance Of both dancers and spectators
was one OF the largest ever accorded any
event Of its character in our city.
The entertainment was opened by two
operate selections, rendered in most
pleasing manner by Demaree' $ orchestra
Of six pieces.
The Degree Of Honor drill, given by
the young ladies, was very attractive
feature Of the evenings entertain ment.
The movements were cleyorly and ac-
curately executed and the perfection Of
his feature reflected great credit both
on the aptness Of the ladies' participating
and the thorough and accurate instruc-
ticn by Mrs. X. l.. Demaree, who
trained them lor the occasion. The drill
was led by Mrs. A. b Cornell and Mrs.
W. L. Dean. Mrs Demaree acting as
director. The spectators manifested
their approval by frequent applause.
The program OF dances was of char
acter to please those participating, in
the highest degree, and the music
rendered by Demaree's orchestra was OF
that bright, lively and accurate charac.
ter for which this orchestra has achieved
more than local reputation.
The supper was most pleasant
feature Of the occasion. The ladies Of
the order attended to this portion Of the
aud the repast which was
set before the dancers was most salts.
factory and pleasing,
The complete success Of the event and
the utter absence Of any marring oc-
give the ladies' the most graft. !
lying cause for congratuation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Presidents Special.

Chief Train Dispatcher G.. G. Morris
has received the schedule and running
time of the Presidents special" which
will pass through Ashland, Tuesday,
May 2lst. The train will be preceded
10 minutes by pilot engine, to which
there will probably be attached one or
more cars. The Special will be made
up OF the cars with which it started and
will not change from start to finish. All
trains must be out of the way, and
freight trains over the siskiyous will be
abandoned on that day. All
passenger trains will be in the clear,
and must be on the switches 45 minutes
before the pilot train comes along. All
switches will be spiked ahead. Extra
engines will be in readiness at all
that is, at Ashland, Horn
brook, Dunsmuir, and Roseburg. The
special will not make fast
run, its time being about the same as
the overland passenger -Tidings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
New Baseball Rules

The new baseball rules this year
will shorten the game about half an
hour, making an average game an hour
and half long The rules which do
this are the ones which make the follow.
ing strikes; A foul hit ball not caught
on the fly, unless two strikes have
already been called, bunt hit ball
which settles on foul ground ball
struck at, hitting any part of the bats
man, and a foul tip caught by the
catcher. These rules keep things
moving very fast. Another importa mt
rule is an out for the striker who makes
an infeld ay while first and second
bases are occupied, unless two hands
a re ntat
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
SPIDER TIME IN MANILA.
There Is Great sport for the Filipino
Boys In Making the In
seets Fight.

When spider time" arrives the Fill
ipino boy is happy. lie does not know
much about marbles, but when spider
time arrives, and that Is just after the
rainy season begins, he knows that
he is to have great sport. There are
two harmless varieties of spiders that
are green and yellow in co,or that ma
ture In June. They are as large as the
common black spider so plentiful in
California. The Filipino boy catches
these aud keeps them secure in n box.
A small rod the size and length OF a
knitting needle is procured. A spider
is then placed on the rod Another boy
comes along and he bets cent that
his spider win whip, says the San Jose
tCal) Mercury. Then the sport be-
gins
The boy who is challenged produces
his spider, places il on the rod with
the challenger's Each spider makes
a rush for the other and fierce bat
tie ensues. Sometimes the stronger
Of the two will wind a web around the
other fastening him to the rod and
completely putting him out OF bust
mesa The spiders sometimes fight for
ten minutes. Nearly every boy has
from eight to ten spiders, and they
bet all the Filipino pennies they can
get on the result OF the fight.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
MORAL sUAsIoN ON A DOG.
How n Minister Easiiy overcame the
Animosity of "a DelIigsrent
Canine.

a clergyman who went up into the
country to preach and lived there a
considerable time had occasion In his
minlstrations to drive regularly over
certain road At house on that
road lived big bulldog which always
came out and attacked him viciously.
The minister stood this for good
while, until finally, as he drove past
one winter night in low sleigh, a
means Of correcting the dog by moral
suaslon occurred to him. lie stopped
his horse In the road before the house.
The dog rushed out madly, barking
and threatening TO jump into the
sleigh. The minister sat In his sleigh
and paid no attention. The dog re-
tired, returned TO the assault, retired
again, and u third time rushed out
10 the attack, but did not touch the
man. Then he returned to the door
step and laid down. apparently utter
ly cresttallon and disgusted with such
a man; and, as he paid no further at.
tcntion, the minister drove OIL. After
this the minister drove many times
past the house, but the dog paid no
attention 10 him, and never seemed
to see him at all. He was cured. /.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they can.
not reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh Is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure II you
must take internal remedies. Halle
Calarrh Cure is taken internally. aud
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halle Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. II was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this
country Tor years, and is regular
prescription. II is composed Of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on The
mucous surfaces. The perfect combl
nation Of the two ingredients IL what
produces such wonderful results In cur.
ing Catarrh. Send Tor testimonials, free
+. J. cnESyY & Co, Toledo, o. Sold
by all Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Does il PAY to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results OF throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do
Go to warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, il possible; il not possible
for you. then in either case take the
only remedy that has been introduced
in all civilized countries with success IN
severe throat and lung troubles, "Bos-
chee's German Syrup" 1t not only
heals and stimulates the tissues to des.
troy the germ disease, but alays in
Illumination, causes easy expectoration,
gives a good nights rest, aud cures th
patient. Try one bottle. Recommended
many years by all druggists in the
world. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
DR.. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Lecture for Woodmen.

John z. Meakin, head camp lecturer
tor the Woodmen of the World, delivered
lecture before the members OF that
order and their friends on Friday eve
ming at the A. o. U. w. hall. The at
tendance was quite large, appreciably
taxing the seating capacity Of the hall.
Mr.. Meakin's lecture was greatly
appreciated by his audience. He has a
thorough knowledge of his subject and a
marked facility of presentation. As a
story teller, his talent was very evident.
dis audience was well pleased by his
lecture and remarks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

Wheels are the latest tout"
Mr.. +. Musick, who has charge Of the
Dryden school, made flying trip to
Kerby Saturday,
Miss Nellie Bull, and her niece Miss
Ruby, have opened up a dressmakiug
parlor in Kerby.
Miss Sylvia Anderson is yisiting at
her home in Grants Pass.
Mr. and Mrs, Ora Smith paid Grants
Pass a visit Thursday.
Revival meetings at the church every
night.
Mr. James Il. Howard was seen ON
our streets Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Floyd and Frank Hart
visited the slmmona mines Sunday.
Mr.. Wilson was in from the Wilson
q Meredith mines Sunday.
CHATTER Box
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
ObitNArX.

Mrs. w. II. II. Taylor was born in
South Bend, Ind. March II, 1928, and
died at her home near Grants Pass. Ore,
April 27, 1901 Mrs Taylor was one Of
the old pioneers OF Oregon. Her first
husband was killed in the battle Of
Buena Vista, Mexico, Feb. 1914. Mrs.
Taylor came across the plains in 1852.
She passed through Portland when Ore.
CONS metropolis contained only a few
scattering houses. From Portland, In
vi h her husband, she started
on horse back for the sailor DiggingsV
near Waldo. Here they removed to the
Digsiugs, Flour in those days,
sold for $50 per sack and pies were sold
ior ; apiece. A nugget Of golu was dis
covered here weighing 81 ounces. Mrs.
Taylor was the first white woman in the
Waldo aud Althouse country. In "a the
family removed to the mouth OF Rogue
river. Here a trading post was estab
lished and the family was prosperous til
the Indian war in 81. The Indian at
!acks came in the night and the family
was compelled to leave every thing be.
hind and seek refuge in the little fort
across the river After this Mrs Taylor
to Smith river where she re-
sided until about nine years ago when
She settled in the vicinity OF Grants Pass
where she resided until the day Of her
death. Mrs. Taylor was an honored
member Of the NJ. +. church and was
loved and respected by all who knew
her. Her funeral took place Sunday
April 49, and was conducted by the
writer. Her remains were laid TO rest
IN the cemetery on the Applegaie.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
picture.
THOUGHT HE WAS A HERO.
How "a Railway Engineer Gained a
Reputation for bravery In an
Easy Way.

AS n rule railroad engineers are a
class of people who realize the respon-
sibility attached to their position, and
are known as good fellows the world
over. snys the Denver Times. II would
be unfair TO say they are vain as
class, and yet II would not be unfair
to say that occasionally one Is found
who would not care II he could be.
come the hero OF one Of those stories
you read in the papers. The other day
n Santa Fe fireman became remhiis.
cent aud was telling the curious sto-
ries OF the ways of these heroes of the
throttle.
81 am just going to tell you of one"
he said. "and show you how they some-
times work up regulations for bravery.
The one ] spenk of was particularly
vain, aud had charge of fast train
on the Burlington when ! first knew
him. Through eastern Colorado there
are many small towns where no stop
is made. and just before we would
reach them he would jerk the old
throttle wide open and go through the
little burg at the rate of 65 or 20 miles
an hour.
But this was not all, for old Dick
was smooth one. Before he reached
the point to open 'er up and let 'cr sail
he would pick up nickel cigar stump,
light II and lean out of the window,
smoking as coolly as you please, while
the inhabitants Of the little town were
actually awe-stricken."
Did he get reputation out of it?p
was asked.
well, ! should say he did. When il
was known that on some certain day
the tram was TO stop the inhabitants
OF the Ilace would always turn out TO
look for their flying hero"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
SAC Fair Premium Llst or.

Secretary NJ. D. Wisdom has just re.
ceiyed from the printer the State Fair
Premium List for 1901 Over $4,000 is
offered for premiums on livestock aud
farm products, and is by far the largest
and best premium list eyer offered in
this state. The list has been thoroughly
revised, aud brought up 10 date in every
department. New premiums have been
added, and others increased on aiiicles
most worthy Of merit. Oregon can boast
now Of as complete and liberal premiums
as any state in the union, and II hard
work and earnest efforts on the part Of
the management oornis icS anyihiny,
the fair itself will compare iayorably
with those Of older states. and will be
the best ever held this side the Rocky
mountains.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
The Latest Yarn.

A Pittsburg drummer tells this yarn
| always carry a bottle of Kemp's
Balsam in my grip. | take cold easily
and few doses of the Balsam always
makes me we'll man. Everywhere
go | speak good word for Kemp. !
take hold Of my cus,omers-I take old
men and young men, and tell them
conidentially what do when tax
cold, At druggists, 25c. and 5Oc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Belgian Hares.

Riverside Rabbitry Breeder Of thor.
oughbred pedigree Belgian Hares Of
popular Strains, pens herded by superb
imported Dash Meteor and Princess
Beatrice, scores 06. Dash Meteor Is one
Of the finest bucks in America. IIe Is
the winner of the First P:ize at the Yolo
county fair, California. Youngsters
from these hares for fale, also some
heavy weight Belgians, will weigh from
2 " "a pounds each when matured-
the only heavy weights in Southern
Oregon. Write for prices or call and
see my Hares before buying. Visitors
always welcome. Address HARRY
MARSH, Riverside Rabbitry, Grants
Pass, Oregon, box lGi.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Crain.Oi Grain OF

Rember that name when you want
delicious, appetizing, nourishing food
drink to take the place Of coffee. Sold
by all srocers and liked by all who have
used II. Grain o is made Of pure grain,
It aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. II is not a siimulant but
health builder and the children as well
as the adults can drink II with great
benefit. Costs about a as much a.
coffee. l5e. and 25c. per package. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09


printing circular letters was reported
uniavorably by two of the three mem.
beTs OF the finance committee. The
circulars referred to were those sent ont
just previous to the special election,
advising the people TO vote for chemi-
cal engine. The circular was signed by
members OF former investigating
committee who had been previously
discharged. The bill was opposed on
the ground that, as the circular advo-
Gated one Of four propositions presented,
it should be considered merely as a
partisan campaign document and that
the city should not be required to pay
for IT, Its friends, however, take con-
trary view and cite the printing of the
charter as parallel case. 4 motion to
disallow the bill was lost. Voting
yes, Ito dlsallow) KuykeEdall, Dun
bar, Hood. Voting mo" Haskins, Nc,
Grew, Fetsch and Rehkopi.
Bids from A. L. Voorhies, +. w.
Chausse and Arthur Conklin on print.
ing book OF ordinances were read The
estimates being made by the page, the
matter was laid over until the next
meeting in oldeT that the number OF
pages might be estimated and the
approximate cost calculated.
On motion the auditor was instructed
to advertise for bids for the ordered
sewer extensions.
Dunbar introduced the matter OF max
ing contract with the water company
in accordance with the decision of the
voters at the special election and made
a motion that the city should contract
for 20 hydrants at $3.50 each for term
OF FIVE years. The motion was lost.
Voting "yes", Kuykendall, Dunbar,
Hood. Voting mo-, Haskins, Me.
Grew, Fetsch and Rehkopf.
The city treasurer presented his
annual report, which was referred to
the finance committee.
The street superintendent report
was read. The suggestion was made he
should be commended tor his full and
report for the year and also
ior the amount OF street tax collected.
Council adjourned 20 NEE. on Thurs
day evening, May Q.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

The dandy OF recent Wichita (Kan)
fair was Butler county farmer, who
wore a Knox hat, u sos suit of clothes,
an eight dollar pair Of shoes, kid gloves
and bat-end cravat, that made him
look as II he was going to fly away.
The Eldora Republican says that the
girls all wanted 70 eat him UP.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

"Our little girl was unconscious from
slrangulation during sudden and
and terrible attack Of Group, quickly
secured bottle Of One Minute. Cough
Cure, giving her three doses. The Group
was mastered and our liitle darling
speedily recovered. So writes AL.
spalIord, Chester, Mich.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

"The old superstition against opals
is slowly but surely passing away, and
the beautiful gems with their ever
changing colors and opalescent effects
are now In the front rank among
fashionable women" says whole
sale dealer in precious stones.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

Although within eight years the sum
Of si2,oOO,OOo has been expended in re-
ducing the number Of Chicago's grade
crossings, that city lost 2s citizens last
month IN grade crossing accidents"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

An Indian may not vote so long as
he remains member Of tribe but
II he gives up his tribal relationship
and becomes citizen, he may vote
under the same conditions as any
other citizen.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Council Meeting.

fhe regular meeting Of the city coun-
Gil was held on Thursday evening with
the mayor and all the council present
except Tom Smith.
The following bills were allowed:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWilrs Witch Hazel salye.
Look out for ccunierfsits. II you get
DeWiirs you will get good results. u
is the quick and positive cure Tor piles.
DR.. W. +. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Buy Housef"rnishings Right.
New Goods This Week:

Iron Beds chldrens High Chairs Dining Chairs Rockers
Hammocks for 05c up Tents, s.. up.
Stove Lamp Chmnysust thing to heat water for b.b m
Tor shaving fits common lamp. a5c and soc.
eroque sI2o set Carpet Sweepers the very best S, a
immense line new Mouldings beautiful goods Bring in your
oregonian pictures and get them framed but nominal
Big line new frames for enlarged crayon portraits 81 90 to e 60
so Clothes pins for Coffee Pots Tea Pots oc Ice
cream dshers Brooms-a good o soc.
We are closing out the following prices and they are
going quick Buy if you use them Hooks and Eves n
doz Elastic &c yd Corset Laces pair Porcelain Buttons c
doz Corset Clasps SC pair
PlCTU E0ES FRIED
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of letters remain.
ing uncalled for in the Grants Pass post
office, Saturday, May 4, 1901:
LADIES
Russell, Mrs WP,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

Russell, Mrs WP.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-05-09

Hon