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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-21
FREE NEWSPAPER LIST.
Marion Register.

Why should people look for free
newspapers any more than they look
for free cigars, free umbrellas, free
walking sticks, free collars, free cuffs
or free beefsteaks? Every copy of a
newspaper is a product which cost
money. The tailor. the tobacconist, the
gents furnisher or the grocer is not
called upon to supply free copies of the
products which they handle. The peo-
pie who are aggrieved If they can not
get a free copy of 81 newspaper would
not think of struggling for a place on
the free list Of a grocery store, a dry
goods store or butchers shop. 1t is the
principle more han he cost of the free
newspaper idea which is r~epugnant to
all sound business notions. There IS
scarcely a newspaper in the country
which does not maintain a free list FOR
the benefit of people who are well able
to a and who would mo- think OF ac-
cepting from their grocer or butcher or
haker the handout which they expect
from their favorite newspaper ONCE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-21

The Keokuk Gate City has para
uhrased an old saying to read as fol-
lows: BE sure you are right and tft.n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
The Grants Pass Banking and
Trust Company.

The financial advantages of this city
are furnished by sound and substa H.
tial institutions engaged in banking
under state and National charters.
Among these, one that has gained a
substantial position in favor and ap-
proval of the business and general
public is the Grants Pass Banking &
Trust Company which was organized
about two and half years ago. Care
full and conservative, it met with fav-
or from the start. They do general
banking business, buy and sell ex-
change, purchase gold dust, accept
deposits, make loans and discount all
forms OF commercial paper and do all
other business coming under the scope
of legitimate banking. Safety deposit
vaults are provided for Gu stomers,
and an efficient system Of collecting
is at the disposal of business houses.
The policy of the bank is guided by
some OF our most substantial citizens,
aud its officers are gentlemen of high
personal standing, influence and
ability, and are as follows: j. Frank
Watson, president, r. A. Booth, vice
president and L. l., Jewell. cashier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
Hair-Riddle Hardware Co.

Among the leading business houses
Of this busy city, special mention
should be made Of the hardware es-
tablishment conducted by the Hair.
Riddle Hardware Co. This firm has
been engaged in business here for the
past four years, and their reputation
for fair and honorable dealing with
customers is well established and
brings them trade from a distance.
The company has capital stock Of
$40, 600 and carries large and CON-
plete stock Of shelf and heavy hard
ware, stoves and ranges, sporting
goods, miners supplies Of all kinds,
rod aud bar iron and steel, hydraulic
pipe. giants and giant powder. tools
for the mechanic and everything
usually found in all first class hard.
war establishments They also
handle full line Of farm implements,
wagons and buggies, and their prices
are always as low as first class goods
can bo sold for. W. NJ. Hair Is presi-
dent OF the company and Geo. II. Rid
die is secretary, They are leading
business men of this city and pu bile
spirited citizens. we'll and favorably
known.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
GRANTS PASS AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY
BoundesS Resources and Immense Possibilities = Some
Leading Business Houses and Enter
prsing Citizens,

for diversified farming. Potatoes yield
we'll, as do onions and melons. The
uplands are especially adapted to fruit
growing and dairying Butter and
eggs command fancy prices at all
times, and the supply does not equal
the demand within the county. Jose
phine county offers to the farmer
and dairyman homes on the most
productive soil, an ideal climate and
the highest priced home market for
his products at his very doors. Jose
phine county offers unparalleled IN.
ducements TO the investor to develop
her manifold and wonderful natural
resources, including numbering, man
ufacturing and mining. An abund-
ance Of cheap power may be had by
Harvesting the waterfall from the
numerous streams in the county. The
hills and mountains are covered with
fine merchan table timber, sugar pine,
yellow pine and fir predominating.
This lumber furnishes the law
material for manufacturing concerns
III all wood working lines. while a
ready market is found in close proxi.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
Rehkopf & Rnuch,

Among the clever mechanics of
this city, we will mention the firm
OF Rehkopf & Ranch, the well known
blacksmiths. These gentlemen have
been in business here for the past nine
years, and are the leaders in their
line. They build trucks and buggies
aud do general blacksmith and re-
pair business aud all work turned out
by them is fully warranted. They
make speciality OF wagon work and
horsoshoeing and are prepared to give
entire satisfaction and quick service,
while their charges are reasonable.
They also do carriage trimming and
Keep ON hand buggy tops. They also
handle new and second hand rigs, and
II you want TO save few dollars buy
from them. Shop at corner OF Sixth
aud streets.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

Mankind has ever sought land
where his material want and neces-
sities might be most easily obtained.
Diversified tastes and inclinations
have led him to the furthermost parts
of the globe in the quest of this ideal.
The movement has been on for cen
turies and seems destined never to
end, although the world has long been
traversed from its tropic center to the
ice bound barriers of its poles. Under
the great diversity of conditions there
in the marvellous achievements Of
modern civilization are not the most
pronounced in either extreme of
climatic environment The languor Of
perpetual summer and the rigors Of
prolonged winters are in great de-
gree avoided, and in the intermediate
zones are found the nations of the
earth that lead in intelligence and
civilization. \ blessed land, there
fore, is the one that suffers neither
the extreme of winters cold nor sum
mer's heat Such land is found in
Southwestern Oregon. Winter is lit
tie more than a name in this favored
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
Grants Pes Pharmacy.

Well regulated drug stores are one
OF the prime necessities OF all cities.
This leads us TO direct attention to
tho Grants Pass Pharmacy, which re-
Gently passed into the hands OF Mr..
II. A. Rotermund. This gentleman
has made his home in his section Of
the state for the past II years and Is
well and fayorably known. He car.
ries large and complete stock Of
drugs, chemicals, family medicines,
druggist sundries, stationery, toilet
articles and fancy goods. and his
prices are as low as good goods can
be sold for. Great care is taken In
the compounding of prescriptions, and
all drugs and ingredients used select
cd for their freshness and purity. and
each prescription or family recipe is
compounded with exactness.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
First National Bank of Southern
Oregon.

Few financial institutions so com
pletely enjoy the confidence and es-
teens of the general public as does
the First National Bank of Southern
Oregon. \ good and safe bank is a
great benefit and convenience TO any
town or city, and the people of this
city daily show their appreciation of
this strong financial institution by
their patronage This bank was
organized in 1888, and has paid up
capital stock of $50, 600, a surplus and
undivided profits aggresating $40, 600
while their books snow s2G0, 600 TO
the credit Of depositors The First
National Bank of Southern Oregon
has been a strong factor in the advance.
mont and upbuilding of this city
and county, and is always identified
with all moves intended to benefit the
same. 1t does general banking
business, buys and sells exchange,
ts"N'o N'AA'A ANAbllnf hNllilA DuHluths IIOil
corporations, business houses and in
diyiduals and guarantees complete
satisfaction. 1t Is an insti tuition that
can be safely recommended to all who
may have occasion to open or carry
accounts, or any loan, deposit or col.
lection requiring the care, pre- lection
or advice Of safe aud competent
banking institution. The officers OF
this bank are all we'll known men Of
affairs, Of the strictest integrity and
of known financial ability with an
abiding faith in the city, county and
state The official roster is ns follows
r. A. Booth, PRESIDENT, j. c.
Campbell, vice president aud II. L.
Gilkcy, cashier The two former,
oscthor with the following gentle.
men constitute the board Of directors
/ T. II. lIarth, II. g. Kinney, j. d.
I Fry, j. 2. TuGs aud 4. W. Dahlberg
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

set Of abstracts in the county. The
firm is composed Of Judge L. r. Web
ster, now of Portland. and Mr.. A. 8.
Hammond. Mr.. Hammond has charge
OF the business, and being lawyer
with years Of experience, titles fur
nished by this company may be relied
upon at all times. In addition to at
tending to the abstract business, Mr..
Hammond does a general law busi-
ness, and during the year and half
he has practiced his profession here,
has been most successful He has
practiced law in Southern Oregon for
II years, and is we'll known In legal
circles in this section Of the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

drained by three large rivers and
their tributaries. The valley and
bench lands are very fertile and grow
enormous crops Of all kinds of yege-
tables, fruits and grasses common to
this latitude. This is the home Of the
big red apple, while peaches, pears,
lpricots, nectarines and all kinds Of
small berries grow to perfection and
are extensively cultivated Tame
grasses do exceptionally well and are
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
The Southern Oregon Title Guar.
nnty and Abstract Co.

Ia all real estate transactions the
qlastion Of title is an important one,
ana therefore there is constant re-.
course TO such sources Of information
To arc deemed absolutely correct. The
southern Oregon Title. Guaranty &
Abstract Co. Of this city recently
completed complete set Of abstract
books Of this county, showin ing all trans.
fors. liens, tax claims. judgments or
other instruments Of record affecting
the TITLE TO any piece or parcel Of land
in the county, whether city lot,
farm land, or mine. They aro there
fore prepared to make full and com.
plete searches, prepare abstracts and
certificates in detail to any title in
the county. The company also issues
certificates guaranteeing all abstracts
furnished by them to be absolutely
correct, and are under a heavy bond for
the faithful and correct performance
of their duty. They have tho only
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

quantities, while the lodges carrying
the yellow metal in goodly quantities
are numerous and extend to all parts
of the county. Copper is also found
in paying quantities distributed over
a large area. What is known as the
copper belt" is a strip of country
some 80 miles long and % miles wide,
Some eight mines are now in success
full operation within this belt and the
ore extracted compares favorably with
the richest copper miEes in the world.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

Gently. Many millions Of gold has
been taken from the different rivers
and streams in the county, and thoro
are at present over 100 placer mines
being operated. Quartz mining has
assumed large proportions in the last
few years and several valuable mines
have been developed Bat as mat.
ter Of fact the county has as yet not
been prospocted Those who have in
yastigatod the matter, and are ina
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

1t is the small items OF expense that
need looking after, and the larger
ones will take care of themselves. II
you want to save few dollars ON a
Dill of goods you can do SO by pat
ronizing Ike NJ. Davis, the new and
second hand dealer. Mr.. Davis has
been in business here for the past
four years and is well known. He
carries large and complete stock Of
new and second hand furniture. car
pets and household goods. He is in the
market at all times for all kinds OF
second hand goods and pays highest
market price for the same in cash. II
you want to buy furniture or house
furnishing goods. see him before buy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

is destined to become manufactur-
ing city ON a large scale. A cream
cry, canning factory, paper mill,
foundry, machine shop, woolen mills,
cooperage plant, shingle and saw
mills would all be paying PROPOSE
tions established in Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

condition. The educational advantages
are not surpassed ia the state, and
the people take "a pardonable pride in
their Temples Of Wilson,.
With shipping facilities afforded by
the southren Pacific aud plenty Of raw
material and cheap power, Grants Pass
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

and the metropolis of Southern Ore.
gon, 1t is thriving city Of $500 peo-
pie and growing rapidly There is
not vacant building in the city,
and the sound Of the hammer and
saw is heard on every side New
buildings are going up to meet the
demands of increased business and u
general scene of hustle and activity
is noted in all branches of business.
The history of Grants Pass is one Of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

section, while the summer season Is
free from sultry weather, and the
nights always cool and refreshing.
Josephine county lies between the
Cascade and Coast range of mount
aims, in the southwestern part Of the
great state of Oregon. The topography
of the county is mountainous, and is
rich in natural advantages, resources
and facilities. 1t has an area of 1900
square miles, and is we'll watered and
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
Mothers

Who would keep their children In
good health should watch for the first
symptoms Of worms and remove them
with Whites Cream Yermifuge. il
is the children's best tonic. II gets
digestion at work 80 that their food
does them good and they grow up
healthy and strong. pc at Slower
Drug Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

sure a source Of revenue 70 the farm
er. Vegetables Of all kinds thrive
well, while hops are a most valuable
crop, reaching perfection In this eli
mate. The lower land, or bottom
lands, grow excellent crops without
irrigation. and Is an ideal country
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
A Low, Letter

Would not interest you if you're
looking for a guaranteed salye for
sores, burns or piles Otto Dodd
writes II suffered with an ugly sore
for a year, but box Of Bucklen's
Arnica salve cured me. Its the best
salve on earth. 25c at National Drug
Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

steady and permanent growth. II II
nicely laid out and the streets are dot
ted with coy cottages aud hand
some homes which form the border
for substantial brick business blocks,
giving the city the general appear
anco Of solidity and commercial ac-
tivity.
Civic and fwtornal orders are well
represented aud the different church
organizations are all ina hourishinR
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
MASONIC TEMPLE

Coal indications are found in many
parts of the county and experts are of
the opinion that il exists in great
abundance.
On the banks of Rogue river, 297
miles south of Portland and Az miles
north of San Francisco, ON the main
line of the Southern Pacific, stands
GRANTS PASS
the county seat of Josephine county,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

nifty. This means plenty of raw ma
terial, cheap power and a ready mar
ket, the three prime necessities in all
manufacturing enterprises. 1t is es.
timated that there is G,00O, 0O0 000
feet board measure, of timber stand
ing in this county.
While gold was first discovered in
Josephine county in 1851, the pick OF
the prospector has never been used in
tho production of wealth untilTro
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

position to best judge, believe that
the development Of the county has
only begun. Gold, silver copper and
platinum are the chief minerals Of
the county. Cola Is found every.
where. All Of the rivers and
streams contain gold, and ia paying
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08
VIOLATING THE GAME LAW
Hunters in Ja ckson County Kill
ing China Pheasants

Report is current that parties are
killing China pheasants in violation
of the law. 1t is told that over in the
Table Rock and Sans Valley local
ities, there are great many of these
birds, aud it is also told that they are
being killed. One party is reported
to have been surprised with four or
five of the birds, which he had shot,
in his possession, and when he realiz-
ed that he had been detected in his
act, he dropped the birds and made
haste to quit the premises. Some Of
the farmers out that way are very in-
dignant and have vowed that they
Will prosecute all violators if caught,
regardless of whom they may be or
where the offense is committed. Mail.
IRELAND & MEADE now have
their addition plated and on the mar
ket If you want desirable build
ing lot, see them before you buy.
Air-tight Heaters from s.. 30 up
wards at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-08

Air-tight Heaters from s.. 30 up
wards at Cramer Bros.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRES.
First District Legislation Enacted by
the House Today.

The first legislation for the District of
Columbia in the Ffty-eighth session Of the
House of Representatives was enacted to-
day when Chairman Babcock of the Dis
trict committee asked unanimous consent
for the immediate consideration Of House
joint resolution Ga, authorizing the erection
Of temporary poles and stringing Of wires
for light and power purposes in connection
with the work of eliminating grade cross
ings and the construction of union depot.
The resolution provides that the poles and
wires erected and strung under its terms
shall be used exclusively in the work au-
thorized by the union station law. They
are to be erected under the permission and
supervision of the Commissioners, and must
be removed when the District authorities so
order.
After the resolution had been read and
the chair had put the question of unani-
nous consent, Mr.. Maddox of Georgia arose
and asked for an explanation.
Mr.. BabeOck replied that In the con-
struction of the tunnel and other of the
electric lights and power are required. The
passage OF the resolution was necessary at
this time, he said, for a serious delay in the
work would be brought about by a defer
ment of action until after the holiday re-
cess. Mr. Babcock said such authorization
for. temporary wires, to be erected under
the direction OF Commissi iOners, has been
given by Congress time and time again.
There was no objection so the resolution
was read for the third time and passed
without division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
C0L0MB|ANS FOR WAR
If All Other Efforts for
Settlement Fail.
PARIS COMMITTEE ACTS
WILL RELY ON LATIN REPUBLICS
FOR AID.
Seek Commission First and If Failure
Results Will Ask Submission
to Hague Court.

PARIS, December 1S.-The United Co
lomban committee here gave out state
ment today saying that Colombia would
first seek. through a commission to induce
the United States to recognize Colombia S
rights under the treaty of 1916; second, If
the commission fails Colombia will ask for
the submission of the question to The Hague
arbitration court; third, if its submission to
The Hague court is refused, Colombia will
go to war and rely on the Latin republics
to come to her aid.
Because of the determination of Gen.
Reyes to support all the contentious he
makes in his belief that this or that phase
OF this governments isthmian policy was
against precedent by historical references,
as we'll as by high authorities of inter-
national law, the preparation of the paper
Is taking longer than was at first expected.
1t was said this morning that it was not at
all certain when the note would be ready
for transmission to the State Department.
Indeed, Gen. Reyes is not in any haste to
send the note, for such action might be
taken by the Colombians as the termna-
ton of their ENJOYS mission here, and the
country might seize on the opportunity to
make a hostile move, contingency which
Gen. Reyes has thus far used his utmost
endeavor to pr event.
1t is stated that although General REYES
has employed an American lawyer to assist
him in the preparation of the paper, the
real arguments advanced and the reasoning
is largely that of the Colombian minister
himself.
No cabegrams reached the Colombian le-
cation overnight. The legation officials are
not inclined to pass upon the right of the
Atlanta to make recognizance on Colom-
bian territory. Whether the incident will
be cited in General Reyes note as another
infringement by the United States of Co.
lomban rights has not yet been decided.
Although Gen. Reyes has throughout his
Stay here confined his diplOmafic activities
to diplomatic channels, and has repeatedly
declared that all his communications would
go to the State Department direct, he is
following with keen interest the canal de-
bate in the Senate. Naturally he is encour-
aged by the events of yesterday, and 1t
was said today he had been profoundly i'm
pressed by the speech of Senator Hoar.
Copies of the speech will be sent to Bogota
for publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
LABOR PARTY GROWS.
Increased Representation in Australian
Parliament

MELBOURNE. Victoria. December IS
The largely increased labor representation
IN the commonwealth parliament IS expected
to give a great impetus 20 the demands for
white labor in Australia. for the restriction
OF alien immigration and for generally pre-
serving Australia for the Australians
The efforts of the labor party representa-
nves undoubtedly will be bent toward Sc
curing recognition of unions, a limitation
or the hours Of labor, compulsory arbitra-
ton and discrimination against foreign
vessels in the coastal trade
The ultimate labor program will include
the naturalization or government control
OF many financial and commercial functions
now left to private enterprise.
Speaking generally. the labor party is
strongly protectionist Its attitude In re-
gard to preferential trade will be to height
en- the wall against the foreigner without
lowering II in favor of Great Britain.
There is no likelihood of an Australian fis-
cal issue being raised. as the protectionists
have a good working majority IN the house
Of representatives. while even theoretical
free traders declare for fiscal peace. fearing
to disturb commerce.