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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
!. GILKEYS POSITION
In the Event OF His Election as
Mayor.

Having been asked by many voters
of the town as to my attitude touch
ing several questions of policy of ad-
ministration of the city's affais in the
event of my election to the office of
mayor, desire to go on record SO that
there may be no misunderstanding or
mistake.
If elected shall do my best to give
the city a clean and buisness-like ad-
ministration, permitting no CRAFTS nor
granting any special favors; doing my
best to see that the ordinances are en-
forced in an impartial and fair
manner. Should the library question
ever come up again, which seems
very doubtful, / would, under the
circumstances be in favor of resub
mitting the questions to the tax
payers Of the town with the privilege
Of voting on the amount of tax levy,
if any, should be made for its sup
port and when that expression was
taken, to carry out the wishes with
no unnecessary delay and consider
the matter finally settled
An impression seems to prevail
that there VIII be an attempt to
abolish the Saloons. We do not so
understand the issue, but what is de-
manded is that the saloons as well as
other places Of business observe the
laws of the town, nothing further.
As to the report that we would
favor any particular corporation when
it comes to granting franchises for
water or lights or any other purpose
there is absolutely no foundation for
| 1t
In conol usion, | am in favor OF a
general cleaning up of the town both
morally and materially and confning
ourselves to such improvements as are
absolutely necessary to health and
comfort Of our people.
Respectfully,
H. L. GILKEY.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
williams Items.

], I. Hartley started work on his
miuo this week
John Sparlin made trip to Thomp.
son creek Sunday.
Boru-To Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Hall,
November %, a girl.
Charlie Cowan made a trip to
Grants Pass last week.
MINUS Howell of Grants Pass
spent Sunday with his yarents.
II, II. Sparlin and son Frank made
II trip to Gr,nts Pass Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Shearer OF Steamb boat,
were visiting on the creek last week.
Ed Smith Of Grants Pass is out on
the creek this week attending to his
mines.
Morford John, who has been al
work at Grants Pass for some time,
has returned home.
Messrs. Catlin and johnson OF
Portland are on the Greek this week
end are intending TO start work on
the Bone ct Contention mine in few
days.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
Fire Insurance.

Experience In all business is essen.
tiaL have IL years experience in
fire underwriting, l have l2 picked
companies as good ms the best Busy
doing business at the old stand on
Sixth street, south of the Western
Hotel and knsw enough about insur
Ance TO to cover the risk when writ
ten, guarding your interest as vel
rs the Oompany's Strict attention
10 business. also write Life ant
Accident Insuranoo
J. Il. PETERSON, Agent
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
INDIANS DIE IN FLAMES
Set Fire to Jail and Are I'm nable
TO Escape.

Sunday the marshal of Bonanza, a
little town 20 miles from klamath
Falls, locked up two Indian youths
for being drunk. Three hours later
the Jail and county buildings were in
ashes and the charred corpses of the
two Indians were pulled from among
the debris.
The confiagraton was evidently
started by the attempts Of the Indians
to burn their way through the walls
to freedom. The inside of the Jail
was furnace by the time people ar
rived at the scene, and the absence
Of any noise within told of the awful
fate that had befallen the youths of
the Yainax Indian school.
An early messenger arrived at
Yainax, conveying the news of the
tragedy, and Monday morning num-
Der OF Indians had arrived at Bonanza.
The town board held melting and or
dered every business house in town
closed. The people of the community
fear that unless the persons who pro-
vided the youths with whiskey are
punished to the full extent of the
law, harm of some kind will come to
the town from the infuriated Indians,
whose reservation is near by.
The coroner and deputy district at.
torncy are at Bonanza making inves-
tigations. Frequently drunken Ind
ians are jailed there, and from else
where in the county comes complaint
of their bad conduct because Of drink.
The building adjoining the Jail, oc-
cupied by the county recorder and
justice of the peace, was also burned,
and valuable papers destroyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The state senatorial district, COM
prising Crook, Grant, klamath and
Lake counties, has decided not to
hold special election to choose a
successor to Senator now Congress
man Williamson, for the special SEES
sion of the Legislature, it being i'm
practicable to make nominations and
accomplish the election within the
short time allowed in the governors
procIatnafion
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
OREGON GRAPES ARE JUICY
Gro nts Pass Man Claims They
Beat California.

O. H. Sampson has discovered that
California grapes, Notwithstanding all
that is claimed for thom by the Cali
fornians, are not as juicy as Oregon
grapes or at least as Southern Oregon
grapes. The yield of juice for grapes
in Californa according TO statistics
runs from 100 to 100 gallons per ton,
this giving at the most 1900 pounds
Of juice and 800 pounds of pumice.
From l24 pounds Of grapes Mr., Samp.
son secured 10 pounds of juice which
would give about 1900 pounds Of juice
per ton for the Oregon grapes as
against 1900 pounds for the California
grapes. Mr.. Sampson has about two
acres of grapes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
A Fhehtensd lior,s.

Running like mad down the street,
dumping the occupants, or hunrded
other accidents, are everyday occur.
rences, IL becomes every body to
have a reliable salve handy and
theirs none as good as Bucklen's :
Arnica salve. Burns, cuts, sores, etc,
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect 25c at National Drug store
and Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
FRUIT TREE INSPECTOR
Durins tho Shipping Season He
Is Busy.

A. II. Carson, in the capacity of in
spcctor of nursery supplies shipped
into Southern Oregon from other
states made u trip to Glendale and
other points last week to inspect tree
shipments. His territory embraces
seven counties aud It is his duty TO
personally examine all trees and
shrubs shipped Into Oregon, condemn
and destroy all that are infected with
any disease. During the shipping
season he is kept quite busy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
TWO YOUTHFUL ROBBERS
Steal Bicycle and Try to Sell
II 10 Owner.

Two small boys, aged 10 and 10,
being imbued with the get-rlch-Quick
idea, stole bicycle Saturday which
had been standing for some time in
trout of Harth & Sons store Various
attempts were made to sell the wheel
at the second hand store but without
success, SO the boys ,ried TO find q
customer on the street They finally
offered the wheel for 81 to the man
from whom they had stolen it. lie Of
course was not slow in taking charge
of the wheel and the boys were land.
ed in the Jail After u night behind
the bars the boys were severely rcpri.
manded and sent home
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign Of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness, sleeplessness, or stomach
upsets Electric Bitters will quickly
dismember the troublesome causes.
1t never fails to tone the stomach,
regulate the Kidneys and Bowels
stimulate the Liver, and clarity the
blood RIM down systems benefit
particularly ana all the usual attend
ing aches vanish under its searching
and thorough effectiveness. Electric
Bitters is only SOC, and this is return
cd if it don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by National Drug Store
and Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Blue and Gold new dinner ware
beautiful goods at Thomas.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

II was much afflicted with sciati.
ca, writes Ed q. Mud, lowayille,
Sodgewiok Co, Kan, going about
on crutohes and suffering deal Of
pain. WAS induced 10 try Ballard :
Snow Liniment, which relieved me
used threo SOC bottles now walk
without orutches, able to perform a
great deal OF light labor ON the farm =
95c, soc, Sl,O0 at Rotermund's aud
Slower Drug Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATI ON.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Offire,

Z
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Offire,
Roseburg, Oregon, Nov. %, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that In compli-
ance with the provisions Of the act of
Congress Of June 8, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada.
and Washington Territorv," as extend.
ed to all the Public Land Stat es BY act
Of August 4. 1892,
MARTIN o. SWEET
of Jack son county. State OF Oregon, and
A resident Of the town of Gold httl, of
said state, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No 1866. for
the pur chase OF the So NW4,N15 SWL
of Section No. 80 in Township No. IS
South, range No. A W., W. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for iis.timber or stol Q
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before
Charles Nickel, q. s. Commissioner at
Mediord, Oregon, on Saturday, the 9th
day of February, 1904. He names as
witnesses:
Georg9 Mcclellan, Fred. Mcclellan,
William Cblders, John 4. Nye, all Of
Gold Hill. Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above-descrbed lands are request
ed to file theii claims in this office on or
before said 9th dav Of February, 1904
j. 7. BRIDGES, R-gster
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
CONTEST NOTICE
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land o flee.

Roseburg, Oregon, Nov 80, 1903. =
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by John NJ.
Fades, contestant, against home stead
entry No 10,36l, made December II,
1000, for E15 NW14, NE4 SWA Section
31.fownshIp SO South, Range ewes
by Charles A. Hill, conlestee, in " hi h
il Is alleged that Charles A. Hill has
abandoned said land for more than six
months last past, said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond aud offer evil
dence touching said allegation at 10
O'Clock a. M. on February 13, 1901, be-
fore r. l.. Bartlett, County Clerk
Grants Pass, Oregon, and that final
hearing will be heFd at 10 O'Clock a. m.
on February %, 1901, before the Regis.
ter and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Roseburg, Oregon.
The saia contestant having, IN a pro-
per affidavit, filed November 80, 1903,
set forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service OF this notire
cen not be made, it IL hereb' ordered
aud directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication
ii BoorIl, Receiver
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamborlain's Pain Balm and bound
ON the affected parts, is better than
n plaster for u lame hack and for
pains In the side or chest. Pain Balm
has no superior as liniment for
the relief of deep seated, muscular
and rheumatic pains For sale by all
druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
WOMAN's CLUB NEWS.

The music department of the Wom-
ans club will meet at the home oil
Mrs. Fl. G. Kinney, Friday, December
Il, subject-"Christmas Music. " All
members are requested to be present
promptly at 8 80 O'Clock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Club of Grants Pass will be held
in the parlors of the Presbyterian
church at 2 80 O'Clock pm. of De-
cember >, 1903.
A meeting of the executive board Is
called for O'Clock of the same date.
Jennie H. Denison, Secretary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The Gold Hill News has again
changed hands, r. A. Carter selling to
A. L. Fetter. The Cottage Grove
Nugget also has new owner. How
ard g. Brown selling out to A. =. But
terswortb, formerly of the Harrisburg
Rnllntin
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The State Land Board Saturday ap'
proved applications for loans to the
amount Of $50, Earlier in the
month applications were approved &c
the amount of $50, 600. making total
Of about 500, 600 put out in loans
durinp November
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

The needlework department OF the
woman's club viii meet at the resi-
dence of Nrs.J D. Fry on December y
at2 O'Clock p. NJ. A full attend
ance is desired.
Mrs. J. d. Fry, Sup't.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Proper Remedy "Pittsburg s lsboring
under heavy fire insurance expenses IN the
downtown district" remarked Mir Du,
kane Now that is something, added Mr.
Gaswell. Ito which the water cure should
be applied - Pittsburg Chroniclsrele
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
Please Settle.

The Fair Store accounts of D. Fred
erick have been placed in the hands
of B. A. Williams for collection. All
persons owing him are requested to
call and settle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Members Of the Womau's Club will
not be admitted free unless they present
their membership cards at the door.
Those not belonging to the club will be
admitted by paying the admission
fee of % cents.
This lecture is not to be entirely for
the benefit of club members, but it is
desired that every one should attend.
Harriet NJ. Silsby, sec'y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Farm FOR SALE-two miles from Mer.
lin, 100 acres about 90 acres of good
bottom land, p acres In cultivation, small
house and barn and about 80 acres under
fence, balance of land suitable Tor orchard
or pasture. For further particulars ad-
dress W, Nj. Crow, Merlin Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

LAW LIBRARY of over 100 volumes
for sale at 80 cents on the dollar.
Inquire at this office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Order Calling Cards for Christmas
Gifts early from the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try a few
doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Mr.. ]. II. Seitz, of
Detroit, Mich. says. "They restored
my appetite when impaired, relieved
me of bloated feeling and caused a
pleasant and satisfactory movement of
the bowels. For sale by all drug
gists Every box warranted
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
FOR RENT

TWO unfuruished rooms or furnish
cd bedroom let singly if desired.
Terms moderate. Apply to Mrs r.
Harrison, Second street, Mrs. Stuarts
house
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Tablet and box paper at cost at the
Courier office to close out. We have
up-to-date styles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

Wall Papers-immense variety,
lowest pr rices-Thomas'.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
FOR SALE.

ROLL TOP DESK and revolving
chain for sale cheap-Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

$50 tons haled alfalfa hay. DIR. G.
r. Ray, Tolo, Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

A. K. voorhies Photo Supplies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
CLASSIFIED ADS,
BOARD

BOARDERS-Man and wife or two
ladies can find good board aud
rooms, a, new cottage North Fourth
street Mrs, c. Caulfield,
GOOD table board and room for 81.
st. Louis House, Cor Eighth and
j streets.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
REPAIRING

FURNITURE cleaned aud repaired.
upholstoriug done, carpets taken
up cleaned and rehid Mattresses
renovated. household goods packed
for shipment. Apply 10 J. B.
Eb1rle Residence Sixth 81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03

QGO acre fruit and stock ranch, 3Iy miles
c'N from Grants Pass, lGO fenced. 80
cleared l0in orchard. fair buildings good
fruit soil, plenty of water and timber and
the best outside stock range in Josephine
County. Price s. 10 per acre, part cash.
Address Mrs. A. II. CheNsmore, Medfurd,
ore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
Literary Department.

The Literary Department of the
Woman's 5 Club will give their regular
annual program on the evening OF
December 4, 1903, at the Woodman
hall The following program will te
given:
Piano Solo. Mrs. Roy Wilson
Reading ..... Mrs. Hemenway
Vocal Solo .......... Miss Parker
Lecture ... Prof II. S. Howe
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-03
A. E. VOORHEES,, PaopR. & MNoE
THURSDAY. Dec. 3. 1908.

Entered at the post Office at Grants Psss'
RECON, as second-class mail matter.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
DISCREET INDIsCRETION.
How the InsubOrdination of a Diplo-
mat Averted HOstiIities.

How the characterization of a Dip1o-
mat Averted HOstiIities.
An example that can never be over
looked when the right of an aInbassa-
dor to exercise his own discretion Is in
question is that which occurred in the
career Of Lord Lyons when he was our
ambassador to the United States. He
was persona grata there. "All can
say, Lord Lyons, is, Go thou and do
likewise was Abraham Lincoln's
genial method of receiving the British
ambassadors announcement Of the
Prince of Wales marriage. Lord Lyons
did not take the advice, but he remain
ed a very effective ambassador in
spite of his bachelorhood. When the
grave difficulty over the Mason and
slidell case arose Lord Lyons was In
structed from home to present an uIti-
matum, afford twelve hours for its ac-
ceptance, and, the latter not being
forthcoming, he was to break off rela-
tions and leave the country. The
twelfth hour expired, Slidel and Ma
son were not surrendered and there re-
mained apparently only the dire pros
pect of war. "Give me another twelve
hours" said Seward, the secretary Of
state. 1t was an entire contradiction
Of official orders, but, nevertheless, IT
WILL" said Lyons. From 9 o'clock that
night until the next morning Seward
battled with the recalcitrants. Then
Lyons received an intimation that the
Confederate ENJOYS would be given up
So by the insubordination Of an am
bassador war was saved.-St. James
Gazette
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
FALLING FROM ALoFT.
Peculiar Exemption of Sailer Mel
From Accidents of This Kinsy

Peculiar Exemption of Sai1oP NEe1
From Accidents of This KinII.
Zone of the wonders of seafaring
life," writes Charles Protheroe in life
In the Mercantile Marine" is the sin
gularly small proportion of sailors who
meet with death or accident by falling
from aloft. Whether or no the cherub
who is supposed to sit aloft and watch
over poor Jack Is responsible for it
am not prepared to say, but the fact
remains.
Having TO tumble up aloft at all
hours and in all weathers to perform
9crobatic feats that would almost puz-
kle monkey, the saying among sailors
nbout hanging on by the eyebrows be-
comes almost truism.
Zone would think the situation was
highly spiced enough by danger with
out needlessly increasing 1t. Yet 1t is
not altogether an uncommon thing to
see man, If he happens to be bare
footed, run out along the yard in pref
erence to using the footrope placed un-
der it for the purpose, to reach what
is a post of honor, the weather ear
ring.
'In spite of all this, although not
knowing the actual percentage, / make
bold to say that not more than one
sailor man in hundreds is killed or In
jured by falling from aloft. If 1 use
my own experience as base, the pro-
portion would be less, for in over
twenty years of sea life 1 was never
caused the pain of witnessing such
catastrophe"
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
An Asgravatins Speech.

One of the wits of the parliament
house is said to have observed on the
occasion Of Judge Deas' promotion to
the honor of knighthood, "The queen
may make George Deas a knight, but
no one will ever make him a gentle
man." Deas was quite able, however,
to hold his own, and ne punished the
wits when they came to make their
maiden speeches before him. "Pris-
oner at the bar" he once said to an
unfortunate wretch on whose behalf
an infant advocate had been feebly
urging "extenuating circumstances"
everything that your counsel has said
in mitigation I consider to be an az.
Kreyatton Of your ofenae.n
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
History Made Palatasie.

Joseph Salvador, the French histo-
rian, and Jules Sandeau, novelist,
made their meeting at public recep-
ton the occasion for dispute as to the
respective places which they occupied
in the world Of letters
'The reading Of history is like pill
It needs the sugar coating to make It
palatabie," argued the novelist.
"Ah, but it Is the ingredient which
cures, not the coating" remarked the
historian.
Then let US divide honors," said San
deau, "for If 1t were not for my sugar
coating your historical facts would dry
on the shelves"
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
Bismarck,s Best Cigar.

Unlike Napoleon, Bismarck was a
hard smoker. He once told this story
to illustrate his love of the weed:
THE value of good cigar is best
understood when it is the last you pos
sess and there is no chance of getting
another At Koeniggraetz had only
one cigar left in my pocket, which 1
carefully guarded during the battle as
a miser guards his treasure. did not
feel justified in using it. 1 painted in
glowing colors in my mind the happy
hour when 1 should enjoy it after the
victory, but l had miscalcuIated my
chances. A poor dragon lay helpless,
with both arms crushed, murmuring
for something to refresh him. / felt in
my pockets and found only gold, which
would not be of the least use to him.
But stay! l had still my treasured
cigar. 1 lighted it for him and placed
it between his teeth. You should have
seen the poor fellows grateful smile. 1
never enjoyed a cigar so much as that
one which did not smoke"
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
wagner and Thirteen.

In the life Of Richard Wagner the
number thirteen played curious part.
He was born in 1918, the numerals of
which, added together, are equal to
thirteen, and he received name the
letters of which when added to those Of
his family name are also equal to thir-
teen. Moreover, he finished Tam
hauser" on April 13, 1850. and it was
performed for the first time on March
13, 1861. Twenty-Five years later he
died, and again the mystical number
was dominant, for he passed away on
Feb. IL. 1888.
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
A Lire Oak Tnn

The bride was fair and slight and
the bridegroom was dark and stalwart
They made a most interesting pair,
and the people on the long distance
train who had watched them more or
less openly from San Francisco were
cheered by the sight of a shower of
rice which fell out of the brides par
asol two days later.
The bridegroom saw the smiles, and.
putting his arm round his blushing
wife, he faced the carful of friendly
strangers.
81 reckon there's no need for me to
say we haven't been married long," he
announced in full chest tones, ''but l
can tell you one thing. You don't want
to smile any more than g polite, for
she's my violet and I'm her sheltering
oak, and ] weigh 204 pounds"
Amador ledger., 1903-10-23
Parents ms Teachers.

OF all the teaching in the world
ninety-nine one-hundredths at least is
done by fathers and mothers. Every
child learns more in the way of actual
facts from the day of its birth until
the end of its seventh year than it can
possibly learn in all the rest of its life
put together. During these first hours
and years of life the child learns to
walk. to talk, and, what is far more
important, it learns the beginnings of
self control During the first years the
child puts itself in touch with the
world into which 1t is born, and in
these early years the parents, and the
mother especially, are the teachers.
They start the operations of the mind,
giving 1t its first bent. And however
able the teachers of the future may be,
however conscientious and learned, in
the great majority of cases the child's
future, Its success or failure, depends
upon the first teaching influences of
the mother and father.-New York
American.