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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
PROTECTION OF MINERAL
One of the Most Pressing Needs,
Writes "Prospector

In my last letter said that hnn-
dreds of miners with their families
could make for themselves pretty
homes in the numberless small valleys
of our mountains, If they could find
profitable employment near to theiI
residences. This can and will be
found true when the right men with
pluck, money and experience take
hold of that which so surely awaiting
them. But, on the other hand, if the
timber sharks are permitted to gobble
up all the timber land and denude our
timbered hills of their ancient growth
Of beauty the country will become
poor, indeed, for it would not take
many years Of chopping and saving
to clear off all the timber which is of
value to the miner, or to the builder
and our hill pasturage would be de-
stroyed, and the hills would be de
serted by the laboring population, and
destroy the mining industry of South
ern Oregon. Let the timber sharks
buy up the hill lands of the county
Of Josephine and we will be placed
in the same condition as hundreds,
nay, | should say thousands, of miners
in California, who are today working
on sutferance or paying tribute to the
railroad companies to work ON land
which has been obtained by fraud, for
If / remember Alright, the government
reserved its right to all the mineral
lands when it gave the grants to the
railroad companies, who now own
very much OF the best land in these
United States, both mineral aud non
mineral and if we do not combine to
check the so called timber and stone
grabbers, we may safely say to those
who are to live here after the present
generation as passed away; "my
children, we were not in the combine,
although we thought ourselves free
the combine held the sack; we had
but empty pockets They cornered
us and bought mp the lands. We
die poor, and you will have to be de-
pendants or emgrate to other climes.
| trust some other Of our miners will
let me hear from them, in your
valuable paper. ON this subject
ProspeCtor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
A GREWSOME DISCOVERY
Supposed Remains of c. II. Me
sCartney Found Near Ashland

The body of a man in advanced
state of decomposition was found on
Wagner creek divide six miles west of
Ashland Sunday, by three prospectors.
1t had been partially degoured by
coyotes. The skull appeared to have
been fractured The body was that
of a light haired man and the teeth in
the mouth had been filed with gold.
A revolver and some papers were
found near the corpse, but not enough
could be dcciphered to give clne to
the mans identity. The remains are
supposed, however, TO be those of
Chas. H. Mccartney, whose myster-
ious disappearance was noted some
three months ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Reception to Miss Moore.

Mrs. r. II. Simpson was the host
ess at very pleasant evening party,
at her home Thursday, given in honor
OF Miss Vida Moore, Of Grants Pass.
The rooms had been beautifled with
the richly colored roses of the season,
and the informal program Of enter.
tainment included am ong other games
the ever popular finch, progressive
angling, guessing contests, etc Light
refreshments were served in the din
ing room. Those present were
Misses Elsie Patterson, Maggie Har.
grove, Mayme McWilliams, Gertrude
McCallen, Winifrod Bolton, Grace
Garrett Miss Moore, of Grants Pass
and Messrs. +. s. Engle, Robert Nc
Williams, Henry Provost, Fred Par.
son, Frank Simpson, John Churchman
and Frank Garrett.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Recently, forest fires have boon
raging heroely ia New England and
New York and thousands Of dollars
worth Of timber and property have
been destroyed. New York, especially,
Is one OF the states that have been
credited with having adequate" fire
laws The only fire laws which
American ingenuity has yet devised
seems TO be the creation Of penalties
for setting out fires and the improve.
ment Of the law has consisted merely
In increasing the penalty. This sys.
tom of forest protection" is glarng
failure. The San Francisco Call ed.
itorially says;
" Sooner or later. indeed the whole
United States must grapple In earnest
with the problem. Just now it is the
turn OF New England TO furnish the
object lesson, but no section will os-
cape. One by one the great forests of
north and south and east aud west will
so up In smoke unless mans wisdom
deyises some means of guarding
against mans carelessnesss. "
We had somewhat of an object les
son In Oregon last year, IL is fact
that the present system Of forest pro.
lection can have no other result than
forest destruction, for the longer fire
Is kept out OF the woods the moro
completely destructive It will be-
when IL does come and the fire cannot
be kept out OF the woods forever 1t
Is impossible, There are too many
ways in which IL may gain start In
the mountains fires are often started
by lightning, miles away from any
human hand. In this matter, our
law makers stubbornly shut their ewes
TO history and experience, DO they
ever think how Orcgon's magnificent
forests grew without any "protpc.
tion" whatever or what per cent Of
the trees would now be standing il
the present system had bcon in force
for the past hundred years. The In.
dians fired the woods every summer
and the early pioneers followed THEN
example and set fire out wherever il
would burn In this manner the
woods were kept open. the under
growth WAS thinned, fallen timbers,
limbs, leaves and infammable materi
all were burned and the frequent fires
did not injure the timber in the least
because they did not develop heat
enough 20 do so. This old system, OF
some modification Of il, must be-
adopted II the forests are TO be saved
But the present system has been in
operation so long that IL would re.
quire a good deal of care, judgment
and expense 70 work the innammablc
down to point where eS.
firing woul be safe, Il would
need to be done gradually aud care
fully by men Lwho know what they
are about, and done the proper season,
But is the only safe and sensible way
u protecting the forests
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Sisnor Boffa's Concert.

The musical entertainment given by
Signor Boffa and family, of Medford,
at the opera house on Tuesday eve
ming, was one of the best entertain
ments of its character which have
ever been given in the town. Little
Bertha Boffa is wonderful violin
list. the peculiar charm of her playing
being the remarkable sweetness of
tone which she produces from the in
strument. The vocal solos by Mrs.
Bofa were greatly enjoyed and she
was encored repeatedly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

A forest fire was raging over in
Western Washington yesterday, and a
cry for rain has gone up from that
region. II the forest fires begin
already. what may we expect OF their
destructive work late in the summer
II may do no good, yet every news
paper west to the Cascades should
constantly urge the exercise OF care
in starting fires in or near the woods.
--Telppram
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
TAN ON BABIES

Extreme hot weather is great tax
apon the digestive power ot babies ;
when puny and feeble tboy should ",
given few doses Of Whites Cream
NermiNge, the childrens tonic. Il
will stimulate aud facilitate Jho di.
gcstion Of their food 50 tha, thoy
soon become strong, healthy aud ac-
tive. 5OC at slower Drag Co
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Endeavorers Social.

The Christian Endeavor society Of
the Presbyterian church met in the
church parlors on Thursday evening.
Rev. W. G. Connell presided and gave
the endeayors brief but very pleasant
talk. At the conclusion Of the business
session, the young people spent some
time in social enjoyment with games
and other amusements. There was
a good attendance and very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

In letter to the Portland Tele-
gram, Rev. Robt. Mclean discusses
the political situation in Porto Rico
and tells Of number Of abuses which
have obtained since the institution
Of. civil government in the island
The bost administration seems to have
been by the military government and
some Of the more intelligent Porto
Ricans express regret that change
was made TO civil government
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Art Exhibit

The art exhibit Of the Woman club
in the l. O. o. +. hall is extremely
attractive and interesting. The dis
play OF pictures, dolls, curios, etc.
is large and varied The snow white
Orcgonian is a marvel, and look al
any one of the many exhibits is we'll
worth the price of admission
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Goats for Sale.

| have 800 high bred Angoras which
| will sell or let out ON shares. Any
one having brush land to clear, may
do well to-make inquiry at my place
on Foots Greek, 10 miles from Grants
Pass or address s. G. kuble, Rock
Point, Jackson Co., Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
A CALL FOR WARRANTS
County Treasurer Issues Notice
OF Funds on Hand

There are funds in the Treasury to
pay.all warrants, protested to June
10th, 1891 Interest will cease from
this date.
June 10th 1908. j. T. Taylor
Treasurer Of Josephine Co., Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

The government of servia has been
overthrown by it's army. King Alex
ander and Queen Draga were assassi-
mated and the kings ministers were
also murdered. The entire dynasty
was wiped out. The army has pro
claimed Peter Karageorgevitch as king.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
S. Reward

The above amount will Do pid TO
any person returning to mo the fol.
lowing letter lost between Galcsyille
and Glendale, Douglas Co, Oregon ;
Addressed to G., w. Dimmick, Rose.
burg Douglas county, Oregon, and
marked returned to G.. W Marvin.
Galesville, Douglas county, Ore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
Notice

All the barber shops will open at Z
a. IN. and close at p. III. during
carnival, except Saturday. Signed
l. S. Tompkins,
Josephine Hotel
Myers q Hancock
J. II. Mullin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
CLASSIFIED ADS.


PEAL ESTATE to buy real estate in
Ia towns on line of s. z. Railroad
Write or call at room I. Masonic Bldg.
Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Masonic Temple Of Grants Pass en-
grayed on souvenir spoons just received
at Letcher's. Call and see them at
jewelry store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
CHAMBERLAGN'S COLIC, CHoL-
ERA AND DiARRHOEA REMEDY

Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always bo depended
upon and that is pleasant 60 take II
is especially valuable for summer
diarrhooa in children and is undoub,ed-
is the means of saving the lives OF a
great many children each year. For
sale by all druggists
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

We,ch's Clc>ius.oat ~,!e S. lbe r'acc
TO save money
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Maps Of Oregon-y5st rockct si1o-s-
cents az the Courier of6cc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Austin's Report Cards Tor schools
use for sale at the Courier oGirc-i1c
per hundred
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Have your bicycles repaired AT
Cramer Bros Bicycle Hospital.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

$50 acre fruit and stock ranch, 81 miles
w" from Grants Pass. 100 fenced, so
cleared l0in Orchard, fair buildings, good
fruit soil. plenty of water and timber and
the best outside stock range in josephine
County. Price 81 70 per acre, part cash.
Call at ranch on Jones creek or address
A. II. CheSsmore, Grants Pass Ore
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

Fountain Pens-Waterman's Ideal
q. 80 10 t6. 90 at Cramer Bros
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
HOUSES MOVED.

II you have q house or other
building you want moved see
A. r. Holloway
two miles west of town, north side
liver.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

300 ACRE ranch, good prune and
apple orchard. small fruits in
abundance water for irrigation, besides
springs on every 10 acres center OF a good
range country; two dwelling houses, big
barn, every thing complete; well sheltered
from froStS, good mining markets, one
half mile north OF Tunnel9 price 1880.
Inquire at this Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
EARM FOR sALE-two miles from NJ,

FARM FOR SALE-two miles from Mer-
lin. 100 acres-about 80 acres OF good
bottom land. % acres in cultivation, small
house and barn and about 80 acres under
or pasture. For further particulars ad-
dress W. NJ. Crow. Merlin, Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18

=. TOCK RANCH and placer gold mine
100 acres partly fenced and improved.
House and barn, orchard ETC., plenty of
good running water, 20 acres of pay
gravel. Thousands OF acres OF excellent
range surrounds the premises. Good truit
hay and vegetable land. Handy market
Tor produce. near K. Il. depot, stores,
postoiiice, school, express, telephone and
telegraph. bargain at 5000. Address
box l4O, Rock Point, Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-18
FOR SALE.

Young JERSEY COW (fresh) for sale.
Inquire OF W. W. Wilson, Hugo, Ore.
A SIX horse power steam boiler and
IA steam pump. INQUIRE at this office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
SUMNER SCHOOL AT NORMAL.
In Accordance With Demand Institu-
ton VIII open June 81.

Huntsville, March 1. = Especially - For
many years there has been conducted at
Normal a summer school. In accordance
with the demand this summer, school will
omen June 81, 1903 and close July 81, 1903.
All arrangements have been made to
make it a successful session in every re-
spect. F'irst-class lecturers have been en-
gagged and the best of instructors en-
ployed. The wholesome atmosphere, good
water, delightful climate. all tend to
make Normal a veritable summer resort
and one of the best places in the country
for study.
Normal is situated four miles from the
city of Huntsville and 400 feet above it,
with two railroad stations, turn pike,
telegraph and telephone conveniences.
Pedagogy child nature, literature read
ing, mathematics, geography, domestic
and mechanic arts, agriculture, the trades
In general and any branch of literary or
Industrial study may be pursued here
Practice teaching under able instructors
will be made a speciality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
SELMA.
Big Buck Deer Joins Herd OF Com.
mon Cows.

Selma, March 1.-(special)-A strange
tale reached the city from the South
side relating to the capers cut by big
buck deer.
One day last week about the noon hour
when Frank Walker who lives near Polk.
went out to let in his cows which had
been turned out in the morning to Craze
he was amazed to see a big deer in the
midst of the heard frolicking with the
cows, the latter showing unmistakable
evidence of fear of the stranger. Mr..
Walker FASTENED back in his house and
securing his gun shot the buck" He
was cut up and weighed and found to tip
the scales at one hundred and forty
ponds.
The high water had evidently run him
out of the woods. and coming up with
the cows he mistoolI them for herd of
does and followed them up to the very
gate of the farmer, where he met his
finish and went to make venison for
the neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

Vote for Eugene Fies for
Police Commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
TALLADEGA.
Question of Lying in Horse ate
Comes Up in Court.

Taladega. March Especially -Justice
McCargo held an unusually crowded ses-
sion of court In the hall of the City court
yesterday. One of the most interesting
cases before him involves the question
whether deliberate lying and thereby OBJ
tanning a good horse for a bad horse In
horse trade Is sufficient to maintain
erty under false pretenses.
The very hardest rainstorm for years
visited this section last night, fences were
blown down. gardens washed away and
Talladega creek made to rise out of Its
banks.
There were two hundred and sixty eight
wagons ON the square and scattered up
and down the approach to the square
from the four principal streets at 2 p. m
on Saturday. The wagon trade of Tai
ladega this year has extended over a
radius of forty miles
The Great Eastern railroad will be com.
pleted to the pyrites mines by June l.
Immense mounds of pyrtes arc lying in
view already mined awaiting shipment.
1t is used as an ingredient in modern
fertilizers, and has become a very Inn
portant article of commerce. Eventually,
no doubt, there will be a plant for the
manufacture established here, of this fer
tilizer. Several thousand tons will be
shipped at once on the completion of the
road
Work on refining the furnace at the
North Alabama Coal, Iron and railway
plant, is progressing very slowly and 1t
will be another week before the furnace
is in blast.
With the present prospects there viii
be a very abundant crop of early straw
berries. The Japanese plums are killed.
Peaches are uninjured.
1t may be that the date of holding the
Alabama Chautauqua at Talladega will
be changed from May 80 to July /.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
Trouble at Cadsden.

Gadsden, March 1-(Special. )-Sheriff
William Chandler, through his attorney,
George d. Motley, has filed petition In
the City court of Gadsden, asking that a
peremptory writ of mandamus be issued
requiring Probate Judge Lovejoy and
the board of county commissioners to
show cause why they nave not complied
with the law in reference to furnishing
the county jail with water. The sheriff
says there has been no water turned on
since November, and that the jail is filthy
and smells foul.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
OUR new PUZZLE SERIES

NoTE-sy printer lines over last weeks
this week IN yesterdays issue
The Ageerad that the pictures below represented
steal basketball wrestling
They morning. and The Aged feels
young solve the puzzle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

Below print pictures Each represents the name
of sport The first Basketball See you guess the
rest The first subscriber to send IN correct guess the
Guess Editor Age-Herad will receive prize Of five dollars
The of the winner will be announced Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

The undersigned denounce
any charge against Eugene
Fies as being unfair to the
unions. SID LIVELY.
Vice President Carpenters
Urion No. rs.
]. L. DAMPIER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

Paul Gilardoni, manager
of Union Depot Restaurant.
serves Ia carte until IL d. m.
Delioacies at Lunch Counter
all day and special attention
at night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
TEN DAYS MORE
FREE FOR TEN DAYS.
All who Call before March 10th Will Receive All Pro-
fessional Services FREE OF CHARGE
No Charge Except for Necessary Medicines!


world He
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of
he most o see
All Sufferers From Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Liver,
Kidney Stomach and Blood Disorders Piles, Ca
tarrf1, Bladder and Urinary Troubles Rheuma-
tsm, Paralysis Neuralgia Sciatica SHOULD
CALL AT ONCE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02
Vote for Thomas F. Parker
for Police Commissioner.
Vote for Sid B. Jones for
Police Commissioner.
VOTE FOR

VOTE FOR
DR.. r. v. Mobley,
Dan Donahue,
Chas. A. Jones,
Samuel Ullman
For Police Commissioners.
They stand for law and
order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

Loop cars turn back at 9Th
avenue and goth street from
$50 to TOO p. m. daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-02

It's a mistake to go on losing appetite
and strength; Hoods Sarsaparilla cor
reefs it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
Large assortment of fur coats at low

LARGE assortment of fur coats at low
prices at the Bee Hive store.
The Hannah mill grinds nothing but
the best hard wheat from which they
make "Hannah's Pride" -four.
Photographer Golden has a new at
traction this week at his home in the
Donovan block. The ten pound little
daughter whose arrival occurred Mon
day is bringing congratulations on all
sides.
P.J. Weber, one of the firm of Weber
Bros, left some little time ago for an ex-
tended trip through the tobacco fields.
He has recently reported having pur-
chased large amount Of Vuelta Abejo
Havana directly from Cuba which they
will use in the manufacture Of their ten
and fifteen cent brands such rs Webers
Best, "W. B."Pride, etc. Mr.. Weber has
also made an extensive purchase of Zim-
or Spanish tobacco direct from the plan
tations in the famous Miami Valley, and
which will be used in the manufacture o.
their leading five cont brands1of cigars
such q the Weber Twister. mo Style
But All Stool" Cando Favorites, Ponys
etc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-11-19
Gossip and Notes.

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day.
Skating rink enthusiasts are getting
..odv for the opening on Thanksgiving
Day.
40. Void goes to Fargo on Saturday
&c one of the examining board of the
state optician association.
Send copy of the COURIER DEMOCRAT
IN YOUR relatives and friends in the east.
II cheaper than writing letters.
Nearly forty of Langdon's enjoyment
seeking young people say that Osua-
brock is entitled to great credit for the
i. oood time accorded visitors at the open
mo If their new town hall last Thursday
night
News from our correspondents at
Wales and Berlin is unavoidably held
over until nextwee owing to the amount
Of space required for our report of the
Barry trial up to the point where the
state rested it's case yesterday afternoon
Tuesday morning Langdon experience
ed it's first zero temperature of this
winter the Thermometer registering 8
degrees below. Yesterday morning the
mercury dropped lower down the glass
showing it had reached IA degrees below
the zero point.
Jacob X. Neufeld and sister, and J. B.
Loewens, from Winkler, Man., were
Langdon visitors yesterday for a short
time on their way for visit at the home
of Mr.. Neufeld, ST., west of town in the
Rosehill settlement.
Langdon's old-time dramatic favorite,
Sanford Dodge, will delight his many
friends in this vicinity by presentation
of what many regard as Shakespeare's
masterpiece, Hamlet, Prince of Den
mark" at the opera house at date dur
ing the early part of December. Addi-
tional particulars next week.
Co. Sup't Crawford: You might put
in this weeks issue the following item
sent me by Prof. Kennedy, dean of the
normal course at the university. 1t may
interest some of our teachers: The win
ter school Tor teachers begins at the
state university, in Grand Forks, on
January 5, 1904. All certificate subjects
offered: final standings accepted by the
state superintendent in lieu of examina-
tons. Board and room at the university,
ESQ long as a room is available) only
$3.50 week.
The annual convention of the Cavalier
county Sunday school will be held at
Langdon, on Saturday afternoon and
evening and Sunday morning, after
noon and evening, the convention clos
ing Monday morning. Each Sunday
school in the county is entitled to three
delegates in addition to the church
pastor. An interesting and helpful pro-
gramme is in store. Rev. John Orchard,
the state field worker will take pro-
mlnent part in the proceedings. On
Sunday evening grand rally meeting
Will be held at the Opera House, Rev.
John Orchard will deliver the principal
address, entitled "Loop-holes.' All the
sessions will be open to those interested
IN religious and Sunday school work,
and large attendance is hoped for.