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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
EUR0PE'S HIGH WAY S
Foreign Countries Making o Big
Profit From Good Roads.

1t is claimed by some that the build
Ing OF roads is strictly a locaiSnatter
that the benefits are entirely local and
that the whole expense should be borne
by the local communities. This is not
the view taken in the most progressive
counties Of Europe. There the build
Ing and maintenance of roads are
important functions of government.
France, Germany and Switzerland are
covered by network OF the finest
roads In the world. As a result The
western half of Europe is the pleasure
ground of the world. The revenue de-
rived from tourists is one of the prlnci-
pal sources of income for people of
nearly all classes. But without these
good rosds this revenue could never be
secured.
The aim OF the people In those coun-
tries is to make their grand mountains,
their beautiful lakes, their lovely val
leys, their castles and monuments cas-
lily accessible by means of fine, hard,
smooth roads.
What contrast appears when we
turn to our own countryl We have the
finest scenery In the world In the great
mountains Of the west. but II is practl.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
MOUNTAIN TOP TUMBLES
And Changes Confisuration uI
Old Rainier.

a prodigious Eslide, J lasting several
days, has entirely changed the con.
figuration Of the southern and high.
est eminence of Mount Rainier, and
has reduced the height Of the mount
ain. The peak at the summit of the
mountain toppled over and millions
of tons of earth and rock went crash
ing down the mountain side. The
phenomenon was witnessed by many
business men of Olympia. G.. Il.
Huggins, n well.known stookman,
gives the following account of the
affair in tho Evening Telegram:
Myself and Others, including OK
State Senator Ruth, were startled last
Tuesday morning by what We at first
believed to be n severe earthquake
shock. What was at first a..trembling
and shaking Of the earth was soon ac-
companied by noises as Of great re.
ports similar to the firing of heavy
artillery. These gradually increased
to great roar. 1t was then plain to
be seen what was happening. Tho
southeastern peak of Mount Rainier
had broken OF, and the entire mass
was tumbling down the slope of the
mountain.
For a long time It was impossible
to tell just how much of the peak had
broken loose, as the track of the ava
lancho of rock slide was onyeloped
in dust.
"rho first slide was followed by
others of lesser magnitude, and until
Wednesday night the roar aud rumble
of successive falls of rock were plain
ly audible. When the atmosphere
had cleared sufficiently to see the top
Of the mountain, we could see that
the greater portion Of tho highest
peak had broken of, and whore before
was to be seen nothing but dazzling
white field of snow, there was now a
broad black streak Of bare rock, mark
ing the path Of the slide. Thursday
forenoon there was heavy fall OF
snow on the mountain, and this has
partially covered the track OF the
slide, although its path is still
plainly marked. The altered con-
dguration Of the peak shows that
hundreds of acres of rock must have
fallen.
1t is now conceded by tho residents
here and in Olympia that the ava
lancho carried away with it all the
and records placed there
by people who have from time to time
a a,cended the peak, but there will be
no means Of ascertaining this until
next summer, when the snow has
,.,.IN.I
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

NA'Nf - fA-AfAaFA=Nh - NNNP INVALID
cally inaccessible. Except as they go
glimpses Of II from car windows, tn,
grandeur Of our mountains and can
yons and the beauty OF our mountain
lakes, streams and valleys are sealet
book to the general travelling public
And this will always be the case $,
long os steep, stony mountain trails
are the only means OF travel beyont
the railway lines. Indeed much Of oul
finest scenery cannot be reached ever
by such trails.
II the United States government In
cooperation with the states and Local
communities, would build great smooth
highways, making the wonders and
beauties of our great west easily nc,
cessible to tourists, in a few years the
tide OF travel would be turned west.
wnrd. Not only would millions OF dol
lars spent annually by Americans IN
Europe be kept at home, but other mil.
lions would be brought TO our shores
by tourists from foreign lands.
But tho natural attractions OF our
country are not the only things which
are made inaccessible by the lack of
good roads. Our places of historic I'm.
terest are mostly in the same category.
Take, for instance, Monticello. homo
and tomb OF tho immortal Jefferson.
Fuw Americans even know where II Is,
much less visit It. Monticello IN only
three miles from the city Of Charlottes-
vile, Va, which IS on two great trunk
lines. Why, then, IL Il 80 little known
Because three miles of about ne bad
road as can be imagined lie between Il
and the railway station. ono caunot
travel over that narrow, steep, rough,
muddy country rond without a feeling
OF shame. At present an effort IL be-
Ing made by a small band OF patriotic
men and women to build what Is known
as the jefferson Memorial road, 10
make Monticello accessible to the pub
lie, but only a beginning has been
made. and they are finding Il up;illl
work TO raise funds 70 complete the
task.
But, after ALL the encouragement Of
travel Is not the most important reason
for the building OF good roads They
are absolutely necessary for the pros
perity and happiness OF the people
The era OF rallroad building on large
scale Is practically at an end In the
course OF commercial and Industrial ie-
velopment we have reached point
where the great problem Of improving
the common roads must be faced. We
can no longer treat II as n local ques-
tlon. We have tried that for three
quarters Of a century, and in nearly
every section OF the country the miscr
able results are apparent
The good roads problem VIII never
be solved locally. II Is too vast. II
can be solved only by tire genius. the
wealth. the labor and the patriotism OF
the whole people. A great national
movement IN necessary. In co-opera-
ton Of the nation, the states. the coun-
ties and the local communities lies tho
solution Of the problem.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
WANT THE ROLL PUBLISHED
Movement Is Started to Pass Such
a Law in Oregon.

The Salem Press Club is taking an
active interest in the movement in
favor of the enactment by the state
legislature of law similar to that in
force in Illinois Tpaking it obligatory
upon the part of assessors to have the
assessment roll published before being
equalized, and thus give every tax
payer an opportunity to examine it
thoroughly. The plan work4-yery
successfully in Illinois, and inasmuch
as only one line is required for the
assessment of the property of the tax
payer, the burden falls lightly upon
all. The passage of the law in
Illinois has resulted in largely in-
creasing the amount of taxable prop.
erty on the roll, SO that in reality it
Is an important source of revenue,
rather than of expense.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

joyous music and songs during tho
Tudor period. In 1869 Christmas
Carols of a more solemn nature wer,
introduced.
BY the Puritan parliament Christ
mas was abolished altogether, and
holly AID ivy were made seditious
badges and in 1880 the Psalms, ar
ranged as carols again exhibited a
hearty, cheerful ana even a jovial
character. In France the Carols at
this season used to he much less
sacred than gay, often, indeed, they
were greatly Bacchanalism.
In 1900 Christmas was celebrated in
by the singing Of Chants, In 1884 in
st. Thomas church in Leipzig, the
worshipers were bowed with awe rs
the strains of new and wonderful
music float out from the choir loft as
they sing Sebastian Bachs' Christmas
Oratorio, IL was the newest develop.
ments of the old Gregorian chant in
tho modern recitative, the echoes of
the early Greek and Latin hymns in
the strange treatment of tonality.
Whence came those wonderful Latin
hymns? They are anonymous, the
names of their authors have perished
from off the face of tho earth, But
down through all the centuries Of the
history, of the Christian church, com.
poser after composer has treated these
hymns, and one most intimately as
sociated with the Christmas period,
has stood the test of time. 1t is the
Magnlficat, J." the song of the Virgin
to her own Gloriied child. This
song was undoubtedly born in the
far-off days when the memory of
Paurs injunction as to spiritual
songs, was fresh in the minds of the
young worshipers of the oriental
church. In one church for nearly 30
years Handle's messiah" in whole
or part, furnished the music for
Christmas day and for several sugges.
tive repetitions Of the more suitable
parts of it later On. And never did
the newness and beauty of that music
pail. In the 18th and 10th centuries,
the Christmas Carols were very much
the same as now. In the larger
cities, the grand pipe organs burst
forth, the glorious Christmas anthems
filling every heart with joy and glad
ness
We have some lovely Christmas
music written or arranged by Ameri-
cans, That charming anthem which
Dudley Buck improvised one Satur-
day afternoon more than 30 years ago,
In Hartford: Brightest and Best OF
The Sons of The Morning." hymn
assigned by the rector for the morn
ing service Among some of our latest
Christmas Carols of 1902 are "Bothle
hens Sart" and "Christmas Dellsn
by Louis II, Dressler. "All Hail the
King" from the birthday of a King
and the Guiding STAR" by George
b. Nevin. "Sllvery Stars by Caleb
Simpler, and many others. Il is
TO be priced that the music
toachers are enabled to gladden. and
uplift human hearts by oultivating
the music of Carol, Anthem, and
Oratorio, May we so live that we
help every New Year to swell the
volume Of the Angels song "Gloria
in Excelsis. "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign Of approaching revo t
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness, sloeplossness, or stomach
upsots 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. Run down systems benefit
particularly ana all the usual attend.
ing aches vanish under its searching
aud thorough effectiveness Electric
Bitters is only soc, and this is return
ed if it don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by National Drug Store
and Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
Salted His Salmon.

Gus Ulrich, who has the Fender
fishing grounds at the mouth Of Smith
River undor lease. this fall caught
and salted 90 barrels Of salmon from
which ho will net considerable profit
salt salmon bringing a good price at
the present time. The cost Of putting
the salmon up was considerable les.
this year than last from the slump in
price Of salt In 1902 hd paid in San
Francisco Sl6. 80 ton for salt, while
this year the same article was pur.
chased at $3.50 a ton. Mr. Ulrich
lIas also made arrangements for ship.
ping his salmon via Eureka, which
will save him considerable over haul.
ing to this point and shipping to San
Francisco Del Horte Record.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
coushIns Spell c.u,,d Death

" Harry Duckwell, aged % years,
choked 70 death early yesterday morn.
ing at his home, IN the presence Of
his wife and child. He contracted q
slight cold few days ago and paid
bat little attention to it. Yesterday
morning he was seized with ft Of
coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for physician,
but before be could arrive, another
coughing spell came on and Duck well
died from suGocation. st Louis
Globe-Domocrat, Dec. /. 1901. Of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup would
have saved him. 25c, SOC ana Al. 90 al
slower Drug Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
How to Prevent Group

IL will be good news 10 the mothers
of small children 10 learn shat Group
can be prevented The first sign Of
Group is hoarsenosa A day or two be-
fore the attack the child becomes
hoarse. Give C6amborlain's Cough
Remedy freely al soon as the child be-.
comes horse, or even after the rough
cough appears, aud IL will dispell
all symptoms Of Group II is in fact,
the only remedy that can always b.
depended upon aud that is pleasant
and safe TO take. For sale by all
druggists
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

A missionary, whose busy life was
suddenly arrested by an illness that
brought her to the parting Of the
worlds, had visions OF service and In.
fiuence far beyond tho common
bounds.
"O", said she. ~ never thought
before of every woman putting her
hand under the hand Of every other
woman Had you ever Thought Of It
that way" And her pale face shone
with smiles Of JOY as she saw the
possibility Of womanhood, the world
over, thus enlisted in mutual helpful
ness. The figure is worth pondering
For the open palm extended in greet
ing is also the gesture Of assistance
and relief II is the sign of friendship
and love, of invitation and good cheer.
IL expresses generosity, service,
conservation, uplift II Is like the
hand of Him who welcomed little
children, AMI who said to weary. sin
cursed multitudes, Come unto me,
and will give you rest -
What IL that dream were realised,
and every woman who knows his love
would reach her hand of sympathy
and help toward every other woman
for whom he died-Rev. +. b. Price.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

In a report OF the Industrial commits
zion on the marketing and distribution
OF farm products tho cost OF hauling
the products from tho farms OF the
United States 10 the nearest market or
railway station Is given as S0OOOOO,OO0
a yenr The average haul 10 the near.
est shipping point is twelve miles, the
average cost % cents per ton per mile,
or 50 a ton for the twelve miles Few
farmers take into consideration this
Item Of expense. The most important
factor IN reducing tho cost is good
roads, FOR much larger loads can bo
hauled, much less time taken, and n
great saving IN horsenesh and In tho
wear and tear on vehicles effected. An
other important factor in favor OF good
roads Is In being able 10 get produce "a
market during the time Of high prlces
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
Better Than a Plaster

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than
a plaster for lame back 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, 1903-12-24
Is Now wing Checkers

A fellow named Frank RandlC
stole some money, watch aud violin
last week at Myrtle Creek. He mad,
the mistake Of his life by stopping
of at Glendale while en- route soutl
with his plunder Marshal Jone,
being notified, nabbed the thief and
took him back to Myrtle Crock, from
which place he was bound over 90 III,
grand jury. and is now playing
checkers with his nose in the county
Jail at Roseburg. Glendale News
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Eugene, Or, Dec. ls--The city
authorities have ordered all money
paying nickel-in. the-slot machines TO
be closed, and today the SCORES Of
machines in the various saloons and
cigar stores were turned face to the
wall and the FOUNDERS" who were
wont to throw away their small
change this way wore disappointed
look when informed that they could
not play the machines
This move Is following Oh the
heels of the closing down OF the
gambling games. While many con-
tend that tho present moral wave IL
only repetition of former spasmodio
actions on the part Of the city
officials along this line. the police
declare that they intend to keep the
games closed all the time IL It is
possible TO do 30.
Would not tho morals OF Grants
Pass, be better, and the people hap
pier, IL Eugene was initiated In this
instance2 Is not the law on our sideg
and IL so, cannot some Of our good
people make u move In this direction?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
Eiahth Gro de Exa mIna lions.

State Superintendent j. II. Acker'
man has issued the following circular
to the county superintendent regard
ing the Eigth grade hnal examina-
tion;
Dates -
January n, 2s, 20, l00ii
April IS, Il, 10, 1904;
May IS, 10. 20, 1904
jane 10, 16, IL, 1904.
Program:
Wednesday y-Arithmetic, Spelling,
Physiology
Thursday Mental Arithmetic, Read.
ing, Writing, Civil Government
Friday-LAnguage, History, Ge'
ography.
Sources Of Questions;
Questions in the following subjects
will be taken from the sources indiea-
tod
Geography State Course Of Study
The coarse print IN Frye's Elements
Of Geography map questions in both
coarse and fine print Of Fryo's Ele-
mcnts Of Geograby.
Spelling Eighty per cent from
miscellaneous test words In Reeds
Word Lessons, and twenty per cent
from manuscripts.
Writing-Yertical specimens OF
penmanship as indicated in copied
matter and from manuscripts.
Reading-From indicated selecticns,
Ianguage-Reed's Graded Lessons
Ia English. no diagramming
Civil Government-Chapters to
%, inclusive, and % to 40, inclusive
Of The American Citizen.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Christmas IS here and people will buy pres
entsi It's a habit they have. Why no, buy
something usefll7 We have them from a key
ring I'd al PaddocIs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Pause-don't throw your money
away but buy something useful at
Paddock's bicycle Den.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
LADIES, ATTENTION.

Original and only genuine
FKESCH TANsY WAFEEs for
sale by leading druggists. e
per box. Safe and reliable.
accept no substitute.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Southern Oregon must be receiving
the oyerhowing of the crook element
from Portland At least there have
been burglaries and hold-ups reported
from Grants Pass and Ashland. and
now comes Gold Hill with two
burglaries in one night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Austin's Report Cards for school
use for sale at the Courier ofiice-7bc
per hundred.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

The printers boy was devoted to the
minister's daughter, and she finally
prevailed upon him to go to church.
whether her father knew Of their
coming is not denfiitely settled. but
there is evidence that he did. for he
gave out his text, my daughter is
griovously tormented with devil"
The printers boy has been little
afraid Of church ever since. Chicago
Post.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
FIGHT WIN Be Bitter.

Those who will persist In closing
their ears against the continual
recommendation OF DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will have
long and bitter fight with their
troubles, If not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what T. Il. Beall,
Miss, has to say; Last fall my
wife had every symptom Of consump-
tion. She took Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery after everything else had fail
ed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her. +"
Guaranteed by National Drug Store
and Grants Pass Pharmacy. Price
SOC, and sl.Oo Trial bottles free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24
W. G. z. u. Column

The W. G. I. u. will meet at tho
home of Mrs. Lee Calvert, Friday,
January /. at $3.50 p. IN.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

Your Boy Want an Ingersol Waieh (or
&mas al Padioets Bicycle Den.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. try few
doses Of Clamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Mr.. J. II. Seitz. OF
Detroit, Mich. says, They restored
my appetite when impaired. relieved
me of bloated feeling and caused .
pleasant and satisfactory movement Of
tho bowels" For sale by all drug
gIsts. Every box warranted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-12-24

A. e. voorhies Photo Supplies.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1903-09-24
CREATION and FORMATION.
--.--------s
Or The Jew And The Gentle.
or
ACCEPT LIGHT AND RErusR DARKNESS.

called God or ,hatis worshipped: 90 that
he ~ God stitch in the temple OF God,
shelving himself that he Is God" q
Thcs. 2--3-4,)
We find this scripture falfilled
in his own statement in this Ian
guage:
"Absolutionis tho sentence pro-
nounced by the priest in the place
Of God, forgiving tho sinner who
has confsssod his sins. He does
what Jesus Christ would do il he
we're upon the earth. For the
priest is sent by Jesus Christ, the
Son Of God, with the same power
to remit sins with which no him.
self was sent by his heavenly Faith
err" mission Book Page 262.)
This language confirms the
prophesy OF Daniel, which says:
"And he shall speak great words a.
r.inst the Most High, and shall wear
out tho saints OF the Most High, and
mink 10 change times and laws and
they shall be given into his hand until "
time and times and tie dividing of Tine.
Dan, 7-s5)
This prophecy Of Daniel is the
forerunner Of the statement OF
lJohn in this language;
"And there was given unto him
mouth speaking great ,hings ana oia'
phemies; and power WAS given unto hin
| 10 continue forty and two months,
| And he opened his mouth in blasphe
| nv against God. to blasphemc his name
and his tabernacle. aud them that dwell
in heaven.
| And II was given unto him I" max
war with the saints, and 10 0vercom
them; and power WAS given him over a
Hundreds, and tongues, and nations.
trey. l3--5-6-7)
(7oM Conhnatd.)
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1903-09-24
ANSWER
TO QUESTION Asked
The Revelator's First
Beast.
CostinneS Hom last week.


Then the next point is If this be
true, to prove it by scripture, that
W. are right IN what we have said.
And this wc shall do, by setting
forth the deceitfnl workings Of the
beastly, man that John saw,
while Oh the Isle of Patmos. And
Just az tho Bible gives, we shall
give. And i'll this way, WE shall
be able to ascribe to the beast,
that which il his own, And the
first portion On this point. that
we shall speak Of IS the mystery
of iniquity, And upon this wo
hear Paul say;
Remember Sc not, that, when was
yet with you. l told you these things1
And now ye know what wiiholde,h
that no might DO revealed in HE time.
For the mystery OF iniquity doth al
ready work; only he who now lc,te,h
will lot. until he be taken out OF the
way.
And then shall that Wicked DO re,
vesled. whom the Lord shall consume
with the spirit Of his month, and shall
destroy with the brightness OF his coNA
ing" u Thes. 2--5 to o.
II might DO asked, who was
Paul speaking Of, when he used
this languagel We answer:
~Tha, man OF sins Who opposcll
and exalle,h himself above all that l
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1903-09-24
LIST or PATENTS.

Granted to Missouri inventors thi
week. reported by G. A. Snow & Co
Patent Attorneys, Washington, y. Q
r. Bruning. st. Louis, Buffer.
b. Cheshire, st. Joseph, Sash
lock-. r. X. Fassett, st. Louis.
Operating mechanim for elevator
door. A, Lipschultz, st. Louis,
Truck and body bolster. G Mat
thews, Columbia, Heating stove.
Clarence d, Nirdlinger, ST.
Louis, Vehicle.tira and manufact'
uriug same. w. G. Pope, st. Louis
Effervescent laundry-hluing. N.
Roitman, and s. Ruby, st. Louis,
Initial attachment for jewery.
Il. T. Sehraubstadter, st. st.
Louis, Concentration table. r. >.
Terry, and G, II, Kirton, 81. Louis,
emuscmcn, devices :. Van Mort, 81
Louis, Colored-light protector. \
Wirfs st. Louis, Roirigoratoe Or cold
s,orago room.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1903-09-24
And shall ccme forth; thou that hav,

And shall ccme forth; thou that have
done good unto the resurrection of life,
and they that have done evil. unto the
resurrection Of damnasion." Isl. John
5-25**s8--2o)
Thy dead men shall live. together
with my dead body shall they arise
Awake and sing, 70 that dwell in dust.
for thy dew ID as the dew of herbs, and
the earth shall cast out the dead. (Isa.
26-19