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The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
DR.. Jameson Again.

London DIR. Jameson has aroused
the people in the Dutch settlements
again by proposing scheme to the
Cape Parliament to increase the par
Lament by thirteen in districts which
will give them all the Progressiyists.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Indiana Capitalists Buy Land.

Another large transaction is Missis-
sippi delta lands has just been con-
summated by which the Vincennes-
Mississippi Land and Lumber Compa-
ny of Vincennes, Ind, has become
owner Of $500 acres of fine timber and
farming land situated east Of the Big
Sunfower river, in Washington eoun-
tN,
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

been interviewed on this matter, and
though they do not want to go on rec
ord before the vote is taken, it is
probable that the trusty will be allow
ed to "cuss," but only when in the
company of the oxen.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Indian Appropriation Passes.

Washington The minority OF the
Postofice Committee of the House
has substituted a lengthy report rec
Ommending that the whole Postofics
Department be investigated.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Charges that the franking privi-
lege Of the members Of Congress had
been abused in the campaign in IA
vor Of the Dolliver- Hepburn Bill
granting police power to the states
over original packages of intoxicat-
ing liquors shipped into their borders
was made just before the hearing be-
fore the House Committee on Judi
ciary was closing by Duncan Harris,
representing the United States Brew
ers' Association Mr.. Harris produc-
ed number Of envelopes bearing the
frank of Representative Clayton, of
Alabama, and passed them around the
Committee. They contained speech
of Mr.. Clayton printed in section
number Of other documents which
were declared to be semi-official one
bearing portrait of General Nelson
A. Miles. Mr.. Clayton demanded to
know how the other documents got in
side of the envelope. He declared that
he had ordered sent to E. c. Din
wilde, the legislative superintendent
of the anti-saloon league, these
speeches in his franked envelope seal
ed up.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Southern Inspection.

The Southern Railroad will be in
spected by the Railroad Commission
ON March %.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
New Railroad.

Secretary of State Power has re-
ceived official notice of the organiza-
ton of the Mississippi and Eastern
Railway. The road is to run from
Quitman, in Clark county, into Ala
bama.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
, Reward for Murderer.

Governor Vardaman has offered a
reward Of $100 for the arrest and con-
viction of negro named Dave Evans,
who is wanted in Tate county for
murder.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Oregon Overflow.

Portland, Oregon. Water is foot
deep on the principal streets. Trains
are abandoned.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
No Loss of Life.

Lima In the Peruvian earthquake
great damage was done, but 50 far as.
known only one life was lost.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Snow Blocks Railroads.

Marquette Mich.-Snow drifts
twenty and thirty feet high are re-
ported along some Of the railroads.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
King Edward III.

London King Edward s slight i'll
ness has caused some uneasiness in
London.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Senator Proctor, from the senate
committee On military affairs has re-
ported the army appropriation bill,
with number Of amendments, max
ing total increase Of $685. ,4S4 in
the appropriation over the amount
carried in the bill as it passed the
house, and bringing the total up to
$77, ,620,942.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Won Waldersee Dead.

London Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee died at his home in Han
| over.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10
Still Passing Of.

Washington The situation in the
Balkans has eased off perceptibly.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Considerable opposition is devel-
oping in the senate to the appointment
of Mr.. O'Brien, of New York, as Sec
retary Of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion. He is endorsed by Senators
Platt and Depew, but other senators
are fighting him and they are hopeful
that the president can be induced to
make another selection.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

A letter from Mr.. Cleveland has
been read in the house denying the
statement that the negro Taylor had
ever lunched with him.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

A lunatic shot two clerks in the
War Department, and was disarmed
by General Chaffee.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

The battleship Missouri ran into the
battleship Illinois and damaged her
port propeller.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Rear Admiral Rixey, surgeon gen.
eral of the navy, is going to Pana-
ma to make an inspection of the sani-
tary conditions on the isthmus. It is
felt to be expedient that the surgeon
general Of the navy shall have an init
mate knowledge Of the situation there,
as the marines are said to be left
there for some time to guard the 18TH
mus.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

An all-day session of the subcom-
mittee Of the house committee on
postoffices and post roads resulted
in the draft of report on the Hay
resolution calling for certain infor-
nation regarding. the use of "influ-
ences" by members Of the house to
secure increases of salary, ETC., for
postmasters. This report will be
submitted to the full committee.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Congress will wait on the Louisiana
legislature for some information re-
garding the Swamp Land Acts before
passing Mr.. Ransdell s bill.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

It is stated positively that Major
Richardson will be appointed on the
River Commission.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

Opposition to the eight hour bill
continued before the house committee
on labor has brought out some inter-
esting arguments pro and con. W.
d. Forbes, member Of Auxiliary En-
gineers, Of Hcboken, n. j., told the
committee that it would be impossible
to have government work done on the
eight hour basis and commercial work
on the nine hour basis Harold Loom
is, representing the Crocker-W Wheeler
Electric Company, at Ampre, Mich,
characterized the proposed legisla-
tion as an attempt to drive all govern
ment contractors out of business. Mr..
Loomis, who said he was an English
man, was asked by James O'Connell,
of the Machinists' organization, if
it was true that British and Scotch
workmen could do more work than
American workmen. The reply was
that they could not do so much.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

CIT may not be that the domestic
disturbances in Russia during the East
ern war will amount to an armed rev.
olution, but [ believe that Russia will
not be allowed to come out of this war
without harness laid on her autocra-
ey. The people, who have suffered op-
preston so long, will take advantage
of the situation to demand some guar
antees which can not be ruthlessly
violated at the whim Of despotic
Minister of State" I" Thus spoke Count
Carl Mannerheim, formerly banker
In Helsingers, Finland, but now an
exile under the ban Of the Russian
government. He is making the most
Of his enforced absence from home to
study the banking system of the Unit
ed States. During his stay in Wash
ington he was presented to- the pres
ident, whom he was surprised to find
thoroughly conservant with the histo-
nv of Finland and the character and
ipstil 1tions Of her people.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

The senate has confirmed the nomi-
nations of the Canal Commission, and
the members will get down to work
without delay.
The Brandon news., 1904-03-10

It is stated on trustworthy author
ity, that neither Japan or any foreign
power will be allowed to lay the cable
now, or at any future time. When
ever a cable line is constructed be-
tween Guam and the mainland, it will
he under the authority and jurisdic-
tion of the United States.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
issued his call for part Of the money
to pay the Republic Of Panama and
the Canal Company.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01

Lewis Hayes, an old-timo resident
of this county and an Oregon pioneer
OF 1852, died at his home on the Ap.
plegate near this place on Friday last.
lis final illness was of only a few
days duration. The interment took
place on Saturday at the Granite Hill
cemetery with large attendance Of
neighbors and friends.
J Mr.. Hayes had lived in this county
for nearly 40 years and was uniyer-
sal ' respected and esteemed as a man
and a citizen.
Lewis Hayes was born in Cuyohoga
county, Ohio, March lst, 1929, and
came to Oregon in 1859, settling on a
farm near Salem. He afterward
moved to Eugene and in 1865 to
Southern Oregon, buying a farm on
the Applegate river where be has
since lived.
In 1853 he was married to Miss
Charlotte Abbott, who survives him.
Seven children are now living-Mrs,
Elizabeth Osborn, Francis NJ, Jeffer
son D.. David o., VIM. L. and Eugene
Hayes and Mrs. Josie Ruch. Two
! children are dead, Mrs. Rachel Spar.
lin and Samuel p. Hayes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
LIST OF SCHOOL BOOKS
To Be Used In the Several Grades
for Coming Year.

The following list Of books will be
used by pupils in the schools during
the coming school year:
First Grade-Wheeler Primer,
Slate and pencil.
Second Grade-Oyr's First Reader,
Wentworth's Elementary Arithmetic,
Writing Book No. 2, Slate and Pen.
Gil.
Third -Wheeler's Primer,
Cyr's Second Reader, Wentwor s
Elementary Arithmetic, Writing
Book No. 3, Slate and Pencils.
Fourth Grade-Cyr's Third Reader,
Wentworth's Elementary Arithmetic,
Fry's Elements of Geography,
Reeds Word Lessons, Writing Book
No. 4, Reeds Introductory Language,
Fifth Grade-Cyr's Fourth Reader,
Wentw0rth's Practical Arithmetic,
Fry's Elementary Geography, Reeds
Word Lessons, Writing Book No. ..
Sixth Grade-Cyr's Fourth Reader,
Wentworth's Practical Arithmetic,
Fry's Complete Geography. Reed s
Word Lessons, Thomas Complete
History, Writing Book No. 6, Reed
& Kellog's Graded Lessons in Eng.
lish.
Seventh Grade-Cyr's Fifth Reader,
Reed & Kellog's Graded Lessons In
English, Wentworths Practical
Arithmetic, Fry's Complete Geogra-
ply, Reeds Word Lessons, Cotton s
Physiology, Thomas History Of the
U. s., Writing Book No. 7.
Eighth Grade-Cyr's Fifth Reader,
Wentworth's Practical Arithmetic,
Writing Book No. 3. Cotton +
Physiology, Thomas History Of the
L. s., Dole's American Citizen,
Reed & Kellog's Graded Lessons in
English
High School, First Year-Wells'
Algebra, Reed q Kellog's Higher
English, Tarr's Physical Geography,
Adams European History.
Second Year High school-Wells'
Algebra, Collars & Daniels First
year Latin, Adams European BiEtory,
Carpenters Elements Of Rhetoric.
Third Year Wentworth's Geom.
etry, Cages Elements Of Physics,
Allen & Greenough's Latin Grammar,
Alien & Greenough's Caesar, Chan.
ninR's History Of U. S.
Fourth Year-Williams' Chemistry,
Brooks English Literature, Allen &
Greenough's Latin Grammar. Allen
& Greenough's : Caesar, Daniels Latin
Prose Composition, Tarr's Geology.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
MINlNGCONGRESSSESSI0N
Josephine's Exhibit Is a Center
of Attra ction.

Josephine county had by far the
most prominent and most popular ex-
hibit of ores at the Mining Congress
at Portland. The exhibits were
placed at the back of the armory with
Jospehine county almost in the center
in front of the gallery balcony. The
first thing to catch the oyo of the
visitors was the large painted sign
cores of Josephine County. Oregon"
at the top OF series Of steps
which were arranged the exhibits.
Above this was 6-foot picture Of the
Old Channel mine and above this
another large picture Of the same
mine. Beneath were grouped ores
from the following mines;
Queen Of Bronze, Elkhorn. Com.
stock, Gold Mining Co., Gold King,
Platt's Mine. Lucky Queen, Oro
Fino, Cold Spring, Alameda, Home
Stake, Baby. Greenback, Gold Bug,
Kremer, W. f. Wright, Gold Stand.
ard, Oak Mine. Isaac q Miller, s, A.
Vance, Maid of the Mist. Red Bean,
@, l.. Mangum. Tellurium from the
Lewis q Clark, Harth q Son, Moun.
tain Lion, Cleopatra Group, Shaska
g. Robinson.
These samples were grouped very
offectually and attracted constant at
tention, II any ono ore sample could
be said to attract the most attention
1t was undoubtedly the 600 pound
chunk from the Greenback mine.
Coming as it does from the 300 foot
level of the best paying mine in Ore
gon, it proves to tho mining man
that the lodges do 90 down.
The case Of gold nuggets, however,
together with the Briggs gold, capped
the climax Of attractions. There
was constant crowd around the
case gazing at the metal aud asking
questions and II is safe to say that
has done more to let the world know
tnat Josephine county produces gold
than any amount Of other kinds Of
advertising. We were able to "show"
even the Missourians that we had
gold.
@. @. Higgins, who, by the way, is
TO be commended for his work In Sc
curing favorable space and in arrang.
ing the exhibit for the opening session
Of the congress, was on hand greater
part Of the time to explain and talk
about Josephine county TO the visit
ors. The other Josephine county
delegates also talked for Southern
Oregon.
SO popular was the Josephine
county exhibit, that twice within an
hour during the Thursday forenoon
program the president was obliged to
stop proceedings and announce that
the congress was in session at the
front Of the hall and plenty Of OPP
poriunity would be given to see the
exhibits.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
School Notes.

Mr. Milton W. Davenport who, at
present, is at Berkeley, Cal, has been
elected to the position of High School
Principal Mr. Davenport comes to
our school well recommended by those
who know him as scholar and teacher.
This creates new position in our
teaching force, and as principal, Mr.
Davenport will have supervision of
the High School proper This will
give the uperintendent better oppor-
tunity of looking after the general
welfare of the schools and buildings
At a meeting of the Board Of Edu-
cation, Monday evening, the com
mittoe on buildings and supplies
were empowered to purchase a very
complete outfit Of physical apparatus
1t is the desire of the superintendent
to give particular impetus 10 studies
in this line Of practical utility. One
Of the rooms in the central building
will be fitted mp as a laboratory. La
boratOry method Of instruction will be-
used 1t is hoped that by next ses-
81 on the board will be in a position
to pat the course in chemistry on a
similar good basis.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
MAKING A ElNE EXHIBIT
Mineral Display in Hobbs Build
ms Attrac citing Many Visitors.

The mineral exhibit rooms in the
Hobbs building on Sixth street are
being handsomely fitted up with
furniture and fixtures. Besides the
display Of minerals, there will be at
fractions and conveniences of various
kinds which will make the rooms
extremely attractive to visitors.
The rear portion of the rooms is to be
fitted with a desk for the use of the
manager of the exhibit, two library
tables and number of reclining
charts. A handsome set of leather up
holstered chairs was moved in on
Wednesday. Appropriate literature
will be supplied fer a reading room
and there is to be stationery for the
free use of visitors. There will be
toilet rooms in connection. 1t is
planned to keep the exhibit rooms
open from a, IN. to 9p. m. every
day, Sundays included
Already visitors to the number of
so to 100 per day are coming to the
exhibit rooms and the most of these
are eastern people. The benefit of
the enterprise at the present time can
scarcely be calculated and when the
exhibit is enlarged and extended to
the point where it may he considered
an exponent Of it's district, the benefit
will be intellectually greater.
All of the Josephine county exhibit
at Portland, with the exception of the
800 pound piece of rock from the
Greenbaok and some of the ore from
the Granite Hill, will arrive within
the next few days and will be install
ed in the exhibit rooms. The Gteen-
back and Granite Hill ore was placed
in the rooms of the Oregon Informa-
tion Bureau, in the Union depot at
Portland.
Other exhibits have been promised
by the several mines and an extensive
ore display will soon be ready.
The ores will occupy the show win
dows in the front of the building, two
long rows of shelving and cabinets
along the sides and two pyramids in
the center.
In the exhibit of ores no partiality
will be shown. The arrangement
will be alphabetical All the ores
will be catalogued All the data con-
cerning ores and mines will be re-
liable.
A committee will be in force whose
office it will be to investigate all
doubtful data and to correct any
possible misstatements. If any
should persist in misstating the data
of their ores or mines they would be
asked to withdraw the exhibit All
up to.date mineral maps will be kept
in connection with the exhibit
They will not be limited strictly to
minerals, as fruit, vegetables, etc,
will also have place.
The artistic features are not ne
elected and handsome mounted ant
lers, beautiful plants and other dec.
orations add to the attractiveness
and charm of the exhibit rooms.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
OUR PERSONAL COLUMN
People as They Come and Go
From Day to Day


Miss Ida Weston returned on Tues
day after a stay of several weeks al
Portland.
Miss Rhoda York spent TuesdsT and
Wednesday visiting at her home OIL
Applegate.
Mrs. n. B. Meade returned Satur,
day night from her trip to the Will
lamette valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Stovall returned
ON Tuesday from Portland where they
attended the mining congress.
C. B.Smith left on Wednesday fol
Roseburg, where he will conduct hi:
shooting gallery for few weeks.
Miss Mabel Croisant returned Tues
day morning from visit to Portland
and other Willamette valley points.
L. L. Jewell and sons Dwight and
Robert returned on Saturday morning
from two weeks outing at Pelican
Bay.
Mrs P. Ritner, wife OF the presi.
dent of the Ashland Commercial
College, was in town last week in the
interest of the college.
c. R. Platts, owner of the Mother
Lode" quartz property on Boland
creek, returned on Wednesday from
two weeks visit to Eugene.
CLARK Savage, who is firing on the
Champlin dredge at Foots cree k,
was in town Monday. He says the
dredge is now running hight and day.
The family of ]. r. Wister, man.
ager of the Model drug store, arrived
on Monday from Oregon City and are
now occupying the Eclus Pollock res
idence on Fifth and A streets.
Mr. and Mrs. II. d. Norton and son,
Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. Eclus Pollock
and Joseph Pollock left on Monday to
enjoy few days fishing in the vicin-
ity of Bybee's bridge on Rogue river.
Mayor H. L. Gllkey, C. G. Hig-
gins, r. Thomas, r. L. Coe, Col
j. 5. Crawford, c. D. Crane, Mr.. and
Mrs, Dennis II. Stovall l.. G. Hig-
gins, Ray Briggs, l.. B. Wickersham,
DR.. Flanagan, Arthur Conklin and A.
-E. Voorhies were among the Grants
Pass visitors who attended the min
ing congress in Portland last wee k
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mensch returned
last week from a two weeks outing
at the Grimmett ranch on Sucker
creek. During their absence they
visited tie Josephine county caves In
company with Robert Grimmett and
Mrs. Lizzie Long. The distance to
the caves, seven miles, and return,
was made by the ladies on foot. \
horse was taken along for their ac-
commodation. but they scorned the
equestrian method of locomotion and
preferred to walk. The party travers-
ed the caves for a considerable dis.
tance, crawlcd through the narrow
tunnels, bumped their heads on the
stalactites and had a most enjoyable
trip. Many of the ladders in the
caves are becoming shaky and must be
replaced if the safety of visiting
parties is assured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
A TRACK WALKER KILLED
Cal Yokum Run Over by Special
Train Near Tunnel

Cal Yokum, 'trackwalkerT in the
employ of the S. p. Co., was run over
and killed near Tunnel early Satur-
day morning by a Knights Templar
special train. The exact manner of
his death is uncertain but the report
most credited is that he was lying
asleep near the track and on the ap-
proach of the train rose in a dazed
condition and fell across the track be.
tw cen the two engines. The wheels
ran over his shoulders and his skull
was fractured. He was taken to Wolf
Creek but died on arrival. The de-
ceased was brother of j. A. and
Newt Yokum 0f this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
Hop Pickcrs wnntnd.

At Weidmann or Patton yard. two
miles west of city. Persons wishing
to camp will be moved from city to
yard free. If notice is given in time,
Wagon will run from bicycle track to
yard night and morning free, for day
pickers. Inquire or write J. Il. Weld
man, Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01

Parents hayicg children to enter
Grants Pass schools are requested to
bring or send them to the Central
building on Friday and Saturday,
September ID ana 3D. This will give
opportunity Of assigning new pupils
to their respective grades before the
op-ning day, September 9th. The OF.
fee will be opened on the above dates
between the hours Of 10 q. III. and 3
p. IN. r. r. TURNER, Supt.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
SURPRISE Her
The Little Girl or Boy
Needs a Piano and
Needs il now

Avail yourself of the very liberal
discounts to prevail on our line of
pianos during September. a con-
certed drive" for business will be
made all along the line during Sep
tember, making it the most economi-
cal time to purchase an instrument.
Turn your piano or organ. Pay on
easy terms if you do not wish to pay
cash.
Allen &' Gilbsrt-Ramaker Co., /.
o. O. +. Bldg.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01

All sorts of ridiculous!y low prices
are being asked for secondhand type
writer's at the Underwood Typewriter
agency, 90 Front street, Portland
Anyone desiring to get a typewriter
cheap will do we'll to ask for samples
Of work and prices.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
Children Kick For This

1t may be the very chance your papa
and mamma have been waiting for.
For few days longer we will take
s25s for a superb $3.50 Wellington
upright piano in mahogany case.
$40 payments Allen q Gilbert.
Ramaker Co., l. o. o. +. bldg.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
Why Pay Rent

For piano when you can step into
the l. o. o. +. Bldg. and In five
minutes own Wellington OF Kings.
bury or Steck or Everett ON terms
easy as rentY
Allen q Gilbert. .Ramaker Co.
T.. A. Adams brought In some ap.
piles this week from his farm ON Rogue
river south OF town which are good ex-
pOnents OF the quality Of fruit which
the Rogue river valley is able to pro-
duce, Some Of the apples were nearly
. inches in diameter and were perfect
ly sound and without blemish. The
flavor Is exquisite with none of the
flaness which marks some varieties of
big apples
Ask your dealer for Rogue River
Creamery Butter made at Medford-is
now 80 cents per two-pound, square
iull weight.
Buy AT wood and have Lund saw
IL for you.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
For Sale.

For sale oheapl law books. 22 vol
umes of American and English ENJOY
clopedia Of Law, new edition; also
other law books. Address Rev. J. A.
Mears, Merlin, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-09-01
Reduced Rates to St. Louis Expo
sitiOn.

The Southern Pacific Co. will sell
round trip tickets at greatly reduced
rates to st. Louis and Chicago, ac-
count the st. Louis, Exposition, on
the following dates:
June 18th, II, iS; July 1 2, 8;
August 8, o. i0 September ., Q, 2;
October 3, 4, 8.
Going trip must be completed with.
in 10 days from date of sale and pas
sengers will be permitted to start ON
any day that will enable them to
reach destination within the 10 days
limit. Return limit 90 days, but not
later than December 81, 1904. For full
information as to rates and routes call
on Agent Southern Pao., at Grants
Pass. W. L. Conan, G. p. A.
Trimble & Cook now carry stock
~ huoux, aud ka.I. ..,iooI. a., III