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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18
EVOLUTION.

When you were a tadpole and 1 was
| a fish,
In the Paleozoic time,
And side by side on the ebbing tide
We sprawled through the ooze and
slime,
Or skittered with many a caudal flip
Through the depths of the Cam
brian fen,
My heart was rife with the joy of life,
| ForR II loved you even then.
Mindless we lived and mindless we
loved,
And mindless at last we died;
And deep in the rift of the Caradoc
drift
We slumbered side by side.
The world turned on in the lathe of
time,
The hot lands heaved amain,
womb of death,
And crept into light again.
We were Amphibians, scaled and
tailed
And drab as a dead mans hand;
We coiled at ease meath the dripping
trees,
Or trailed through the mud and
sand,
Croaling and blind, with our three
clawed feet
Writing a language dumb.
With never a spark in the empty dark
To hint of a life to come
Yet happy we lived, and happy we
loved,
And happy we died once more:
| Our forms were rolled in the clinging
mold
OF a Neocomian shore.
The cons came, and the cons fled,
And the sleep that wrapped us fast
Was riven away in a newer day,
| And the night of death was past.
Then light and swift through the jun
gle trees
We swung in our airy flights,
Or breathed in the balms of the from
ded palms,
In the hush of the moonless nights.
And oh! what beautiful years were
these,
When our hearts clung each to
each;
When life was filled, and our senses
thrilled
Ir the first faint dawn of speech.
Thus life by life, and love by love,
We passe dthrough the cycles
strange, ,.
And breath by breath, and death by
| death.
We followed the chain of change.
life
When over the nursing sod
The shadows broke, and the soul
awoke
In strange, dim dream of God.
1 was thewed like an Auroch bull,
And tusked like the great Cave
Pear:
And you, my sweet, from head to feet.
Were gowned in your glorious hair.
Deep in the gloom of the fireless
cave,
When the night fell DER the plain,
And the moon hung red DER the river
bed,
We mumhled the bones of the slain.
And that was a million years ago,
In a time that no man knows;
Yet here tonight in the mellow light,
We sit at Delmonicos:
Your eyes are deep as the Devon
.prings,
Your hair is as dark as jet.
Your years are few, your life is new
Your sold untried, and yet
Our trail is on the Kimmeridge clay
And the scarp of the Purbeck flags
We have left our bones in the Bag
shot stones,
And deep in the COraline crags;
Our love is old, our lives are old,
AND death shall come amain;
Should it come today, what man may
say
We shall not live again?
God wrought our souls from the Tre.
madOc beds
, And furnished them with wings tc
fly;
He sowed our spawn in the worlds
dim dawn,
And / know that it shall not die.
Though cities have sprung above th'
graves
Where the crook-bone men made
war,
And the ox-wain creaks DER the
buried caves
| Where the mummied mammoths
are.
Then as we linger at luncheon here,
Ger many a dainty dish
Let us drink anew to the time wher
2 you
Were a Tadpole and was a Fish
-Langdon Smith.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18
RUSSIAN DEATH LISTS.

The St. Petersburg Invalid, organ
of the military, is still printing daily
lists of the losses sustained during the
war. which, without including Port
Arthur, now total $4,000 killed
wounded, and disappeared. The lists
covering the fighting at Mukden are
just beginning to appear. A remark
able feature is the percentage of men
whose fate is unknown. The staff is
receiving thousands of inquiries from
relatives which 1t is unable to answer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18

Condon-May 81 and June l, 27
and 2S.
Shaniko-June 8, 6. 10 and 20, and
July 10 and IL.
Baker City-June %, 26; July IL
and 13.
Elgin- July 13.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18

labor and their tools in congress sup
piled that demand.
Let them bear the responsibility.
Whatever happens must be charged
to them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18
Wedding Stationery

This is Cupid's headquarters for
tials have been celebrated. Engage
ment Announcements, Wedding and
Reception Invitations, "At Home"
Cards, etc. Also Engraved Calling
Cards and Embossed Monogram sta
tionery. We have an extensive line
of samples to select from. GOOD
FORM" and HONEST PRICES guar
anteed.
Let's have your order as much in
advance as possible to insure ION
time" delivery.
Frazier's Book Store
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-04-18
REDEEMING THE DESERT.

Up and down, the straining horses
And the sturdy plowman go;
Close behind, with swirl and flutter,
Croak the magpie and the crow.
Fresh the upturned earth and fresher
Still the breath of coming night,
Changing are the purple shadows.
Fading is the yellow light.
Toll? All, yes, but sweet the solace
Man and patient beasts will know
When the stars come, gently flashing
White into the after-glow.
Grand to be the earth's redeemer!
Fine, that we should live to see
Waving grain and velvet meadow
Where the sagebrush used to be!
Walter Juan Davis, In Denver Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
BUSINESS POINTERS.
Iuk-at Model Drug Store.

Iuk-at Model Drug Store.
Claus Scissors at Cramer Bros.
Flesh roasted coffee at Smythe's.
Heating Stoves from $3.50 up at
Cramer Bros.
japanese dolls, get them at
Smythe's.
Order seals and rubber stamps of
A. E. Voorhies.
Several lines of Heating Stoves at
20 per cent discount at Cramer Bros.
Don't forget that Pattons Inside
Paiuts and Gloss enamel are sold by
Cramer Bros
Most any kind of Shade ornamental
trees and Berry plants. See Taylor at
Model Drug Store. ll9 1t
Send your family washing to the
Steam Laundry. All rough dry work
25 cent per dozen. Phone 1913.
Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges
were awarded gold Medal at Portland
exposition. Coron Sells them,
Eyes carefully tested and glasses
fitted to correct any defect of vision
by DIR. W. f. Kremer, Courier build.
ing. Prices reasonable.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists are authorized
to refund money if PAZO ONT.
MENT fails TO cure in 6 to IA days.
80 cents.
A reduction in Heating Stoves that
is worth your while, at Cramer Bros
A prize given with each pound OF
coffee purchased at Smythe's Rogue
River Coffee Market.
Your clothes called for and delivered
and all flatwork that goes through
the mangle washer, ironed at 25c pei
dozen. Grants Pass Steam Laundry.
Phone 1913.
Letcher has just received another
stock of lenses and can fit all kinds OF
eyes His apparatus for the testinl
of vision is all up-to.date and tlI'
most reliable kind
Corporation books, stock certificates
and seals at the Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

view is truly grand, embracing
Grants Pass in the foreground. Rogue
River Valley beyond, aud in the dis
tance the foothills of the Sisklyou
mountains. The entire grounds are
covered with fine growth of oak,
msdrona, pine and thick growth of
mauzsnita interspersed with sweet.
brisr roses and other bushes. A COM
petent landscape gardner will be EN-.
ployed to trim out the grove and open
driveways and walks and to plant out
rare shrubs and Towering plants. 1t
is expected to erect this summer one
section of the hospital building and
to then enlarge it as the institution
grows. The business men of Grants
Pass are giving strong financial en-
couragement to the Hospital and
there is every certainty that. it will be
a success and become the big hospital
between Portland and San Francisco
and fill ne,d that is most urgent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
Pointers for Voters.

1t should also be explained that pc.
titions for nominations for district
officers, such as circuit judge. district
attorney, joint senator and joint rep
resentative, must be filed in the office
Of the secretary Of state, and not in
the offices of county clerks. and the
dates governing nominations for state
Offices are applicable. The following
list contains all the dates of interest
TO the voters and the candidate for
office
Registration
Registration books opened by county
clerks, Tuesday. January ?.
Registration books closed for pri-
mary election. April 10, p. IN.
Registration books opened after
primary election. April %.
Registration books closed for gener-
al election, May 10, Jp. m.
Initiative petitions
Number Of signers required ia
initiste laws or amendments, 1is0.
Last day for filing initiative peti
tons. February 3.
Last day for filing pamphlets ndyo
eating measures December 80, 1905.
Last day for filing pamphlets oppos
ing measures, Februay D.
Direct primary election
County clerks give notice Of pri
mary election not later than Marcl
2l.
Last day for Cling petitions Of plac
ing names on ballot Of state, con
gres,ional and district offices, Marcl
30.
Last day for filing petitions o
county offices, April
Date Of primary election, April 90
Canyassing Of primary election 70
state Offices, May o.
General election
Last day for filing certificates q
nomination for state offices by assen
bly, Of electors, April 10.
Last day for a filing nominatin
petitions for state Offices, May Z
Last day for 6ilng certificates {
nomination for county offices by al
sembly OF electors, May 4.
Last day for filing nominating pet
tiops for county offices, May 10.
General election, June 4
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
Resolutions OF Coincidence.

Following are resolutions Of con-
dolence on the death OF Mrs Celia
Smith, passed at a regular meeting
of Gen. Logan W. r. O., held Janu'
ary 19, l9O6
Whereas, The great Commander OF
us all has seen fit TO remove fro
among us our dear sister, Mrs. Celia
Smith. therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we extend TO the be-
reaved family our deepest sympathy
in this, their loss OF loving mother
and can only commend them In their
sorrow to Him who doeth all thiagi
well.
Resolved, That while we as corps
will miss her at our meetings, YET
we feel that our loss is her gain.
Resolved, That these resolutions b
spread on the corps records aud
copy be furnished the Rogue Rive
Courier for publication.
MARY q. HILDRETH,
HENRIETTA ZOLLER,
MELISSA SPENCER,
Committee
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
White House
Il GROCERY
The Tea and Coffee House.
SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC
MEETINGS
Beginning Lordsday. January 81.
at the Church of Christ
Corner 4th @ II SITS

Mr.. Bower will do the preahing this
first week and Announces the fol-
lowing subjects:
Sunday, II 3. The Holy
Spirits Instruments
Z 80 p. M" Message Of the Apos-
Ties
Monday" Found Dead-Who is
Responsible ?"
Tuesday-"The Bible--An Outside
View"
wednesday-"The Bible-An Inside
View"
Thursday-"The Gospels Mess
age"
Friday-"Value of Acts of Apost
les. A"
Saturday, Living Message fro n
the Epistles and Revelati II. "
A large number of nav song book
have been ordered and the sin GIN
will be made strong feature
Everyone is earnestly invited to thes
sarvicas
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
COMING EVENTS.

Jan. "a. Wednesday-Address at the
Grants Pass High School to
teachers and partons at p. IN. by
State Supt. Alderman and President
Campbell of the State University.
Feb. G, Tuesday-"Trip Around the
World" entertainment for the
benefit of the Southern Oregon
General Hospital.
Feb IL, Monday-Central Point far.
mers institute under auspices OF
State Agricultural College, after
noon and evening session.
Feb. 10, Tuesday-Eagle Point in.
stitute, forenoon, afternoon and
evening sessions, with basket din
ner.
Feb. 10. Thursday-Talent institute,
forenoon, afternoon and evening
:, sessions, with ba, ket dinner.
Feb. II, Saturday-Provolt institute,
renoon, afternoon aud evening
sessions with basket dinner.
Feb. 10, Monday y-Kerby institute,
forenoon, afternoon and evening
sessions with basket dinner.
Feb. 20, Tuesday Wilderville insti
tuto with afternoon session only,
Feb 81, Wednesdsy-Lee schoo
House institute. forenoon and after
noon sessions, with basket dinner
Feb. %, Thursday-Merlin institute
forenoon and afternoon sessions.
February IA, Wednesday Teacher
examination for Josephine count!
begins at Grants Pass.
April 20, / riday-Oregon primary elec
tions for all parties.
June 4, Monday - Oregon state AM
county elections.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

gether with those building and pro-
jected, and all steamboats, and stage
routes and main wagon roads. II
also gives all towns, postoffices, forest
reserves, national parks, Indian reser-
vations, rivers, lakes and mountains,
as we'll as the proposed irrigation
reclamation districts. 1t is the most
valuable reference map to be had of
the Northwest and business men,
schools and others desiring a copy
can secure it by applying to Mr.. Jes.
t,r, or by addressing a. L Craig,
general passener agent, Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account Of the great
merit and popularity Of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are Offered
for the genuine. Ask for Foley 4
Honey and Tar and refuse any substi-
tute offered as DO other preparation
will give the same satisfaction. 1t il
mildly laxative. 1t contains nc
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons. For sale by II. A.
Rotermund.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

o. S. Blanchard. who for the past
Eve months has beer an ass rtlnt in
the law Office Of a. G.. Hough, has
been admitted by Mr. Hough ton full
partnership in bis tusin ~. As Mr
Hough Is one Of the loadirg lawyers
Of Grants Pas. and has 70 lew practice
equal TO that Of any Of tio Other
prominent lawyers Of Southern ore.
g0n the new arrangement is q1itc o
fortunate deal to Mr. Blauciutd Mr.
Blalchnrd, while young mn las
had 10 years experience iu the law,
aud prior 30 coming 10 Grants Pass
was located 10 Council Bluds Iowa,
where for eight years he WAS mem
ber OF the law firm Of Sims 6 Blan.
chard He is bright. euerRet Ia
young man aud has oyery likelihood
of attaining good success in his yoca.
ton.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

ST. Yincent's Infant Asylum, Chica'
20. shelters homeless waits awaiting
adoption. and there are nearly 400
babie. there Sister Julia writes: 81
cannot say too much in praise ol
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
colds, Group and whoopiBR cough
Contains no opiates and is fafe ant
sure. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tai
and insist upon having it. as 1t is
safe remedy and certain In results
Refuse substitutes For safe by II
A. ROtormund
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
Fine Ma p Of North west.

Through the courtesy Of g. =.
Jester, Southern Pacific agent for
Grants Pass, the Courier has been
presented with one Of the new map
gotten out by the Oregon Railrond &
Navigation Company This map /,
the most complete and up-to.date that
is published of the Pacific Northwest.
It embraces Oregon, Washington,
Idaho and parts Of California, Neya
da, Utah, Montana aud British
Columbia and gives all railroads TO-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
A Brief Record of
Local Events.

The chicken pie supper given By the
ladies of the Christian church at the
Woodmen hall Wednesday evening
was quite successful in every respect.
The supper was first-class and the
receipts amounted to seq, which after
the expenses which were small, will
be applied TO the general church fund.
"A new professional card carried by
the Courier this week is that Of Fred
Mensch, surveyor. Mr.. Mensoh has
been contracting u. S. deputy sur.
yeyor for some years but has only re-
Gently entered the field of local work.
He is careful and accurate and at
the same time rapid workman in this
line and his instrument, Gurley
solar compass, is one of the best in
Southern Oregon for land surveying
The Grants Pass High School will
be honored next Wednesday by visit
from State Superintendent j. II.
AckerInan, of Salem, aud President
p. L. Campbell, of the State Univer-
sity at Eugene. On the invitation of
City Superintendent Il. Il. Turner
these distinguished educators will
each deliver an address at the High
School room to the teachers of the
city schools aud Others interested in
the cause of education. These exer-
cises will begin at p m. and an
earnest invitation is extended to the
members Of the school board and all
pati ons of the schools and others " he
are interested in the making of the
public schools all that they should be,
to attend.
Grants Pass as the mining center
of Southern Oregon, is attracting
mining men and capitalists from all
sections of the country. Among the
latest arrivals are the wife, son and
daughter and son.in-law of j. W.
Conant, big mine operator of Red
ding, Cal. Mr.. Conant is nov il
New York City, on mining deal
with capi alists in that city, aud he
expects to arrive in Grants Pass dur
ing February. The family here con
sists of Mrs. Conant, the son, S. j.
Conant, and son in-law X. +. Roberts
and the latter's wife. They brought
car loa6 of household goods ant
have rented for the present a dwell
ing on Eighth and ID streets. Botl
Mr.. Conant and Mr.. Roberts are ex
perienced mining men and they viii
put in their time pending the arriva
oi Mr.. Conant, Sr., in looking up thl
mining resources of this section. afte
which they will make nn'inyestment
+. W. NanDyke, Oh answering
summons at the front door of hi
home on Sixth street Friday night
was astonished to see crowded on tn
veranda and steps nearly 80 of his oil
friends who had gathered 10 help hir
celebrate his birthday. To say Il a
he was surprised is putting
very mildly. The company spent
very pleasant evening renewing aC
quaintsnces, Refreshments wer
served and flute solo by r.. "
Clarke. with piano accompaniment b
Mrs. Clark was much enjoyed. TIL
Bethany male quHrtette sang Nv
selections followed by clarinet sol
by Mr.. Van Dyke. Then followe
the presentation of handsome Mo
ris chair to be placed in h
office The speech by II. @. Kline
reviewed "reminiscences Of the earl
days of Grants Pass and also read a
original poem by one Of the compan.
In his response Mr.. Van Dy Ike reftrr'
to the condition of Grants Pass. wilt
he and family arrived here 81 yea
: ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
X ailrosd Lands for Lease

Lands of the Oregon and California
Railroad Company, in Oregon, will
be leased for the year 1906 subject to
cancellation of lease in the event of
the sale Of the land during the term of
the lease.
Owners of farms and ranches adjoin-
ing railroad lands should file their ap-
plications not later than February j,
1906, after which date applications
from others will also be considered.
Address CHARLES W. EBERLElN,
Acting Land Agent,
1885 Merchants Exchange,
San Francisco, Cal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
Happy
New Year

We have the usual supply of Candies,
Nuts, Raisins, Etc.
Best soft shell Eng. Walnuts. per ID, zoe
New soft shell Almonds, 20c
Brazil nuts tNigger Toes), Chestnuts,
NJ Texas Pecans and Filberts, 20c
"A Good Mixed Candy, 15c; lbs, 25c
Something better in Fancy mixed, 25c
Oranges, zoe, 25c and 35c per doz.
Lemons, zoe to 25c per doz.
Bannas, Cocoanuts, Figs, Dates, etc.
"a For the table we have the finest Cat
sups, Jellies and Jams, Olives, Salad
Dressing and the purest of Olive Oil.
All new canned goods now in Table
Peaches, Apricots, Pears, Corn, Peas
and Beans.
& Finest Teae and Coffees in the city.
Try sample of our zoe coffee, better
than most 70 and 30 cent kinds
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quin-
inc Tablets. Druggists refund money
if it fails to cure. L. W. GROVE )
signature is on each box. 25c.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
BORN

STEWART-At Grants Pass, Ore,
Thursday, January II, 1905, 10 Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. V. Stewart, a son. 1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
w IL l. la NJ 5

Bert Bigelow took load of produce
to the county seat last of the week.
Rev. Austin held services at the
Baptist church Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Laura Coffee of Gold Hill is
visiting her mother, Mrs, Mary
Coffee.
Perry MoGee and Jasper Larimore
made business trip TO Grants Pass
Friday.
Rev. StaImer, of the M. L. church
South, made business trip to the
city Saturday.
Alex Watts, one of the promi.
nent miners of Josephine county,
started up his mine Monday with a
large crew Of men and plenty Of
water.
Died-At the home of his son-in
law, Charles Hoxie, January l3, 1906,
Thomas Hall, aged 62 years. He
leaves son and daughter and several
grandchildren.
The railroad has decided to lease
their pasture lands TO the stock men
of Josephine and surrounding counties.
Their representative. Don. l. Petty
is here making Hnal arrangements.
Joe Boat, who had the misfortune
to lose hls eye some time ago, is now
able to be at home owing to the skill
ul treatment of DR.. Firdley Of
Grants Pass. He is able to wear his
al tifioial eye without discomfort
The bridge across upper William'
which was put in by the county about
year ago washed away during th'
high waters Of Monday. This is tC
be deplored for about 90 families arr
completely isolated during higl
waters.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

Violin. etc, strings-Courier Build
ing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19
Street superintendents Repor


To the Mayor and common council
of Grants Pass;
Greetings
For street work done during the
year, 1905, l would make the fellow.
ing report:
The cost for all work has been about
$500, divided as follows;
Gem ent arch on Gilbert creek at
street,. .......,..- ..,..SNou w
Cement arch on Gilbert creek at
II Il Avenue. ........,... ..,. 800 90
Cement pier for ! street bridge
and floor ........... ......... $50 90
Cementing end Of tile. ... GO 90
Cement cross walk on j aud 9th
sirt cts. .......... .......... 10 co
Walling up and filing Gilbert
creek for Second street sewer 90 90
1895 II of tile for culvert pui In GG7 10
No. of feet Of now street built this
year, 1890
No. Of street culverts put in, 90.
No. of Sidewalk onlverts put in, 6l.
No. of sidewalk culverts repaired, 81.
No. OF street crossings put in, Al.
Cost of leveilng lth street hill. 20 0C
Cost Of leycling 9th street hill. 1870 gl
Cos of leveling b street hill o.. Gs 0t
Cost of leyeling north end of 2nd
street ............. 90 OF
street ,..... .... IS 0C
street ,,,... -. 42O CO.
The rest of tie money was spent fol
repairs, ditchinR, putting In eros
walks, culyerts, lumber and hauling
iirt
No. Feet Of new sidewalk built, ll79
No. of feet OF sidewalk repaired
5000.
Collections for the year
Road taxes .............. : Sll o.
sidewalk repairs ......... ga q
Total ...,...... ...,.....S val D
! Work done with City team In yea
OF 1905.
The amount of loads hauled IL ~ FOL
lows, to.wit:
Gravel, 89S loads at 30 cents pc
loid, by contract would cost, 8 1913. 60.
4 Granite, Ii6 loads, at 20 celts pc
load, b, contract would cost S33l.5O.
Rock, 90 loads, at 81 90 per load, b
= contract would cost $50
Brush, trash, lumber and dirt, DO
loads at 30 cents per load, by contraC
would cost s252 90
Total No. loads, iiOS
- No of days on grader and with plo'
p aud scraper was b2 nt tho price Of
" per day amounting to z 20S 90
~ Total cost by contract l2l2 20.
! CnsI OF Innm nnd drINnr Ma nA lnlluWl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

Maps Of Oregon Washinton and
California at the Music Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-01-19

punt, veigh and measure ereything you
buy."-AmaicaR Grocer.