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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Protection In Cuban Waters.

Washington. Sept 12.-Americar
shipping and commercial interests al
Havana, Cuba, are to have the pro-
lection of an American warship In
Cuban waters. While Government
officials show an inclination not to
discuss Cuban AFFAIRS In any particu.
lar beyond making public dispatches
from Minister Sleeper. the American
Charge at Havana, confirming dis.
patches printed in the daily press,
there can be no doubt from the atti.
tude Of the officials that the cruiser
Des Moines, which cleared from Nor
folk yesterday, is sailing on a State
Department mission, and II is ru.
mored in Official circles that she will
proceed Immediately to Havana.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
GOVERNMENT LEN|EN7
PRESIDENT PALMA THINKS HI
is TOO LENIENT WITH
INSURGENTS.

Havana. Sept. 12.-Concerning the
present attitude Of the Government
and the decree issued by President
Palma. General Rafael Montalvo
Secretary of Public Works. said to-
day:
'The Government has been entire
'ly too lenient with the rebels. Our
desire to avoid bloodshed has been
mistaken for vacillation. The sus.
pension of constitutional guarantees
was necessary to effect the arrest OF
several Senators and Congressman
who form the central revolution com.
mittes in this city and whose actions
have been closely watched lately by
men of the secret service"
AS to rumors that the rebels pro-
posed attacking Havana, General
Montalvo said there were but a few
small and unimportant bands on the
outskirts OF the city and no large
force near Havana. This city Itself
was amply protected.
Aggressive action now will be be.
gun" General Montalvo concluded
against the rebels In Havana, Santa
Clara and Pinar del Rio provinces. 4"
Secretary of the Treasury Sterling
denied the report that the Cuban
Government had been in communica
ton with Washington. or has been
consulted In any manner. Govern.
ment officials say the administra
ton is capable of coping with the
situation.
The following persons were arrest
ed yesterday:
Ex-Congressman DR.. Malberty,
clerk of the House of Representa-
tives; Felipe Gonzales Sarrais, Gen.
eral de Cades and ex-Mayor Of Ha.
vana Juan Ramon O'Farrill, who was
ousted from his position by Governor
Nunez to make room for 4 moderate
successor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14

Pueblo, Col, Sept. 12.-Judge
John F. Voorhees, of the District
Court is in possession Of "cross
bill" filed in a divorce case BY the
husband of q woman. The bM 10 In
the shape Of postal card. sadsr the
date of Albuquerque, N. ~. and
signed Oscar Greer. The card roads:
Dear judge noticed whore my
wife who used to be. has applied for
a divorce. promised her whom ]
married her she could have anything
she wanted, 30 give her my consent.
Let her have 1t. for Gods sake. and
don't mention the thanks. wish j
were able to send her a dozen d.
vorees, because that | feel It Is q
stumbling block removed.
OSCAR GREER"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
ISLAND SCOUT KILLED
LIEUT. TREADWELL is KILLED
DURING ATTACK BY BAND
OF PULAJANES.

Manila. Sept. 12.-Lieutenant R,
Z. Treadwell Of the Philippine
Scouts was killed Sunday night by
Pulajanes six miles south of Baran-
en-. He was in command of a small
detachment Of scouts whose bivouac
was attacked during the night by a
band of about 100 Pulajanes. Lieu
tenant Treadwell was the only man
hit Troops are in pursuit of the
band.
Sixty troops and forty constabu-
larry stuck a band of Pulajanes near
Sitio Marabou, killed one and wound
ed several of them. The rest of the
band escaped. The troops sustained
no casualties and destroyed a large
quantity of supplied gathered by the
Pulajanes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
nartJe's Detectives Are Indicted.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 12.-HermaD
Staub and John Anderson. the two
private detectives who figured in the
Hartje divorce case and testified for
Augustus Hsrtie that they broke
open the trunk of Thomas Nadine.
the coachman, and one of the core
spondents in the case and in that way
procured some of the letters alleged
TO have been written by Mrs. Hartje.
have been indicted by the Grand
Jury on the charge of entering a
building with intent to commit a
felony.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Boy Says Father Must Go to Jail

Chicago, Sept. 12.-Assistant State
Attorney Grove left the acQuittal OF
imprisonment of his father to a z
year-old boy.
Mr.. Grove called the boy, Thomas
Conners, in conference as to what
course should be taken In the prose.
eution of James Conners. his father
who had attacked his son with Q
knife in their home In South Chicago
and inflicted disfguring wound in
the boys cheek.
well, son, what shall we do!
It's all up to you"
Young Conners hesitated for some
time.
81 guess that he will have to go to
prison" said the lad, and dropping
on the floor he cried for the plight
that awaited his father.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
SAY CHILDREN WERE DRUNK.
Strange Conditions Are Alleged TO
Exist in Swiss Canton.

Strange Conditions Are Alleged TO
Exist in Swiss Canton.
New York. Sept. t2.-A cable from
Geneva says: 1t is the custom in the
Canton of Iicino. where liquor is
very cheap and large quantities are
smuggled across the frontier, to
drink before and after every meal.
Black coffee and cognac often replace
coffee and milk at breakfast, with
the result that young children often
arrive at school intoxicated. The
other day a school inspector, drop
ping in Unexpectedly on a class OF
some fifty children of both sexes,
varying in age from 7 to IA years
old, found more than half of the class
completely intoxicated and sleeping,
and the other pupils more or less
under the influence Of liquor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
SHOOTS IN DEFENSE OF MorHEa
Youth Fatally Wounds Stepfsthes
Who Attacks Family With Razor

Ioutn raIauy WOUNDS StepI9tnel
Who Attacks Family With Razor
Eureka. Cal, Sept. 12.-Richard
Perry. 1s years old, shot and prob
ably fatally wounded his step father
whose name Is CavanauGh, at their
home 1T Ferndals today. Perry fired
hvs shots with q revolver. three oi
which took effect.
Cavanaugh. who 10 a teamster, has
been in the habit. when intoxicated
Of beating his wife and children. Last
night he came home In that condition
AID threw the baby toward the cell.
ing. When his wife interfsred he at.
tempted to strike her, and when her
son defended her slashed the yeune
mans arm with q Hasor. 47 l4
Perry secured . revolver anl Aired
ever Cavanaush's hsaA to frtgAten
him, but when cavanassh osntinusd
bis attack shot han twice Ia ths
breast and once In the arm. There Il
little hope Of Cavanaush's recovery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Strike Rreaker Turns Thief.

Salt Lake, Sept. 12.- n. N. Nor
ton, San Francisco strike-braker.
was shot in the back yesterday morn
ing while holding up a saloon on the
west side. Norton and an accomplice
lined up the patrons and after rob-
bing the till made their exite through
the back door. Mr. Dom, proprietor
Of the place seized gun and shot tho
robber. The second man escaped
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14

The best advertisers patronize the
Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
An Ounce of Prevention.

Is worth a pound of cure, There are
many poor sufferers. consumptives
who are hopeless of getting we'll
who. if they had taken care of them
selves. would now be well. "A cough
is the foundation of Consumption.
Pallard's Horehound Syrup will cure
that cough Mrs. s. Great fails'
Montana writes: II have used Bal
Iard's Horehuond Syrup in my family
for years-my children never suffer
with coughs. For sale by National
Drup Co. and II. A. Rotermnud.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

September 16 is the rumored date
for general uprising in Mexico.
Before Sir Thomas Upton returns
to England he will issue another
challenge for the America cup.
In spite of all efforts to keep the
matter secret, it is now known
that the Sultan of Turkey il suffer.
ing fran cancer.
Scores of families will move from
Zion City, to new colony to be es-
tablished in Butte county. South Da-
kota by r. v. Iverson of Zion City.
On the parade ground Of Grondo,
Russia, an unknown man killed Chief
Of Police Grisodejsff with a revolver,
yesterday. The assassin escaped.
The worlds homeopathic con-
gress began in Atlantic City, N. j..
the scientific discussion of papers on
nearly all subjects coming within the
jurisdiction of the profession. yester-
day.
In Russia children are employed
by the terrorists to execute attempts
upon government officials, because
tlieir movements do not awaken
suspicion, and they are not liable to
capital punishment.
Secretary Bonaparte has ordered q
court-martisl of Captain Comfy and
Lieutenant Pressey, of the Alabama,
ON charges Of neglect OF duty in
handling the ship when 1t coilided
with the Illinois.
Three brothers, named Smith, of
Cape Girardeau, Mo-, are charged
IN the United States District Court
Of holding AZ negroes. four of them
women, in practical slavery and made
them work on 1000 acres Of re-
claimed swamp land.
Mrs. Morris Lewis, aged rs, the
wife Of travelling salesman of Phil.
adelphia, was brutally murdered yes
terday. Her body with a bullet
wound in the throat, was found in q
hall closet. The body bore evidence
of 4 struggle. There is no clew to
the murderer.
At Bjeljazerkov. Russia, yesterday.
band of armed roughs attacked the
local branch Of the discount bank
in full view of many people and got
of with $4,000. One bystander was
killed, and one OF the robbers, fear
ing capture. committed suicide.
At the session of the Polar Con-
gress in Brussels yesterday DR.. Jean
Charcot announced that he was or
ganizing an expedition to the South
Pole, and Charles Bernard, president
of the Belgian Iceaneographlc Soci-
ETY., stated that the society was or
ganizing an expedition to the North
Pole. The two expeditions will oper-
ate simultaneously and in concert.
James L. Colgate, head of th
banking frm of James L. Colgate
Company OF New York, and holder
OF a s1,500,000 policy in the Mutual
Life Insurance Company. has made
public a letter supporting the "ad-
ministration" ticket of the Mutual
The letter calls for a meeting today
to organize a mutual life protective
association, which shall have as it's
object the election of the admins
tration" ticket OF the Mutual Life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Pump Food Into Prisoners.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sept. a.
Fourteen Doukhobors confined in tho
Regina Jail absolutely refused to eat.
The mounted police are compelled to
force food through their teeth.
The men, leaders of nude pilgrim
ages among hundreds OF their coun-
trymen, are confined in jail to pre-
vent their organizing fresh marches
through public streets. but tho hu-
initiation only steels their hearts.
Under the care OF a physician eacs
Doukhobor is laid ON his back pin
ned to the fioor, napkin tied undsJ
his chin and liquid nourishmeat
pamped into him
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Given up to Die.

B. spiegel, 1904 N. Virginia St. d,
Evansville. Ind., writes: For over
five years was troubled with kidney
and bladder affections which caused
me much PAIN and worry, lost flesh
and was all run down, and year ago
had 10 abandon work entirely. / had
three of the best physicians who did
me no good and / was practically
given up to die Folev's Kidney Cure
was recommended and the first bottle
gave me great relief, and after taking
the second bottle was entirely cured. &"
For sale by II. A. Roternund.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Tonopah Has a $4,000 Fire.

Tonopah, New, Sept. 12.-rire
started in the Turner House here
yesterday afternoon. completely de-
stroying the building, which be-
longed to George Sweay. The whole
town was threatened, but the fight of
the fire department confined the
Games to the building and annex. The
.oss is estimated at $4,000. with no
insurance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14

Now is the time for all good bust
ness men and cottage owners to insure
against FIRE in the Oregon Fire Relief
Association, with II. b. Hendricks
agent for Josephine county. Office
opposite p. o., Grants Pass, Oregon.
7-27 If
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-09-14
Campaign TEXT Book.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE Re
publican Congressional COMMITTEES
has issued a campaign text book.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
4 Novelty Shower

On Saturday afternoon at Hartman.
Mrs. J. D. Roberts and Mrs l. a
Mitchell entertained with one of the
most delightful affairs which has been
given for Miss Francis Burt, novelty
shower. The bride-to-be, seated I'M
der a parasol which contained the nu-
merous beautiful gifts. held a white
ribbon. which being pulled. showered
the gifts upon her. The house was q
bower OF spring flowers and the ices
were Easter eggs with a tiny chicken
breaking through a spray OF flow
ers on each plate made the refresh
ments particularly attractive Miss
Katharine Mcdonald, OF Fairnoat, and
Miss Burt. of Warrington, were out-of-
town guests present
Mrs G. C. G. Givan entertained
about thirty ladies Friday afternoon
with a linen shower in honor Of Miss
Burt. who is 10 be married an April
18th. to aIr. J. D. Burke, of Birnins-
ham The popular bride-to-be receiv-
ed 4 beautiful collection OF linen which
was presented by the hostess In a
most charming manner. a beautiful
three course luncheon was served. the
color scheme. pink and white, being
carried out in all the details. Miss
Of Fairmoutt1.;H-sya -.:and
Miss Sanders, of washington d C.
were the out-of-town guests present,
chatanoosa Daily Times. -.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
SOCIETY
a Charming Hostess

n E1~c%SS-S-
PARKERSBURG. April 21.-AmonG
the most elegant OF the post Leateo
Affairs that have been given IS the
large reception which was given yes
terday afternoon by Mrs Samuel D.
Brady at her handsome home on Muir
doch avenue, complimentary TO her
house guests, Mrs. John Dryden, OF
Frostburg. Md, and Miss Dryden, Of
Bloomington. Nd Mrs. Brady was
assisted in receiving by the honor
guests, and in this room were also
Mrs Mary Could Foulds, Mrs Joel
Shrewsbury and Miss Keturah Fouids-
of Cincinnati. who assisted in welcom-
ing the constantly arriving guests.
Mrs. John T. Harris and Misses
Grace and Ethel White had charge OF
the dining room Mrs. Brady IS rec
oSnized as one of the most charming
hostesses in the society circles OF the
city, and her affairs are always remem-
bered as delightful ones, and especial
" will this be true of the one yester-
day, as it Will remain long in the mem
cries Of the many guests who attend
ed, as a beautiful and most enjoyable
function
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
Sanding OF Clubs
White Soa Winners

CHICAGO, April e1.-The local Am.
erican league base ball season open
ed with victory for the home team
over Detroit by score OF TO L Chi.
caso hit al opportune times and took
the lead in the beginning and with a
rally in the eighth clinched the game
Attendance 14,100- Score:
Chicago - 0 0 oo012 50 S o
Detroit 80 9 o l Q o o o OIL S
Batteries, Altrock and Sullivan: Null
lin and Warner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
One-Sided Game.

NETWORK, April 21.-The Nation,
al League base BAH season opened at
the Polo grounds yesterday with ,
rather One-sided game between the
New York and Brooklyn teams. Bres'
nahan was Slightly injured with
pitchedball and retired in the seventh.
Score:
New York = SO 1901 0--s IL Q
Brooklyn 20 o Q o Q e 4 :
Batteries. Ames and Bresnahan:
McIntwe, Doescher, Bergen and But
Ter
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
The }. G. S. l. Club.

The J G.S- l. Club. which was or
Sanized the 2od OF March. was enter
tanned at the home of Miss Vella 1r-
win on Maple avenue. on Friday even
ing. April Goth. Those present were
as follows: Misses Jean Dickerson-
Nellie Arnetr Mary Allen. Dawn
Smith. Georgia Shuttlesworth and Mr.
Rowand- The visitors were Mr. and
Mrs. witze1 and Miss Netrie Ander-
SON
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
En,er.ained COCO Time Clos.

Mrs. Howard Fleming entertained
the Good Time Club yesterday after
noon at her rooms in the Watson Ho-
tel. About twenty ladies were pres
enr and delightful afternoon was
spent at needle work The next meet
ing will be at the home of Mrs. c. E
Hawker. on Locust avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
Never DANGEROUS.

PHILADELPHIA. April 21-- New
York was never dangerous TO the home
team. the champions batting hard and
winning easily Weather, rainy. At
Tendance. S.oOS. Score
PhiIa... i oo1 - 3 Ill Is 5
New York o o 90 o 3 o o. j
Batteries. Coakley and Powers: orth
and. Neinow
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
Entertained Clio Club.

Miss Kathaleen Bishop entertained
the Clio Club yesterday afternoon at
her home on Main street The after
noon was pleasantly spent and dainty
refreshments were served Miss Mary
Fleming will entertain the Club OF
next Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
Went to Mo-eantown.

Miss Villa Hickman and Mr. y E.
JauIson went to MorEantowa yester-
day to attend the rendition of the
Messiah. Miss Hickman was the
guest of Miss Anna MILAN Miss
Flora Pendleton. OF Warrington. is
also the guest OF Miss MILAN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
-ldea!- class Meeting.

The Ideal class of the First BaptisF
church met at the home OF Miss Mary
co-ruthers Friday evening. a very
happy time was spent by the young
folks Tempting. refreshments were
served during the evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
EaIkenhera in Form.

WASHINGTON. April 21--Falken-
berg held the Boston team down TO
five hits yesterday. three OF which
were Of the scratch order. and Wash
inston won easily, 10 to l. Score:
Wash. % o 1 . 40 II I
Boston 20 o L 20 o o 90 >
FalMnbers and Heydon; Winter
Gibson and Graham
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
Mononeah Marriage.

Mr.. c. Hisginbotheam and Miss An
ne Burdess. both of Mononsah. were
united in marriage last night in that
piace. Rev. W. O. David performed
The marriage ceremony
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
IEpoETYPaotp 80.

Charles ELeeson Passed Away Last
Nishs at CITY Hospital:
CHARLES Ezra Leeson died this;
morning at four o7eiock the CITY
Hospital after bEef illness from q
relapse OF typhoid fever He had just
recovered from an attack OF typhoid
fever and had gone TO work with
the Faimont Ice and Fuel Company,
but his condition was such that on
Sunday he was taken IL. and on Tnurs-
day went to the hospital where his,
death occurred at the time stated he
was the son OF Mr. and Mrs. Manuel
Lesson, OF Prickett;s creek and was
seventeen years OF age
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21

Substantial Granite carpets at sc,
aad Ingram carpets, all wool. at Csc
sc, by Pople- Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterday Games.

Philadelphia. II; New York, >.
Washington. 10: Boston. L
Chicago. 8; Detroit /
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
epEc,Al MONTHLY AND YEARLY RATES.
Oil and Gas
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN VARl-
Gus PARTS OF THE
STATE.

Reports from the lower southwest
feds show that all of the late com
pietions are light producers In the
oId.- part OF the Yellow Creek dis
rrict, in Calhoun county. the South
9.@n Oil CO. drilled in its No. is on
the 7. !. Jackson farm. and met with
quit, IN agreeable surprise As soon
as The pay was tapped in the Berea
grit he wen began to flow at the rate
o: IS barrels an hour This is the
b--s.' showing made In any well drilled
u shat part of the field for many
nanths. II is located inside of defined
limits, and is not expected 70 hold up
Toy any considerable time In The
same district the Eastern Oil Co. is
t%s. IL tie sand at its No. on the
Da-c aaInsberS farm Jackson & Bow
So ..r.> fishing at their test on the
,.Ir=,:GeIl farm
In the Fairview district, Marion
els::.sy. the South Penn Oil Co. has
s.-::tsd It's second test on the Lucinda
:scn farm - fees into the Big In
p;sg.. and has developed nothing but a
Ift:le gas
IN the snithheld district. weezel
caautJ, the sane company has Drilled
is No. . on the J. l. Price farm %
r..,;. INTO the stray and has found no
OF .>r gas
Starting T,.se Wells
q, Silver Run. Grant district.
Ettch:e county, the States Oil Co.
has started TO drill at test on the
JOIN Hill farm On Hughes river.
u2:cn District, the Carter Oil Co. is
,i;i.. IN the salt sand at a test on The
Plenty heirs farm
!. On Leatnerstone Creek, Murphy dis
urict, tie Cresco OH Co. is starting a
t...szi Gu the McQuaia farm. On Brush
-cn. Greer district. wetzel county. J.
?. F4snA & Co. are drilling test on
t.. Charles w Gadd farm
On Little Flint Creek. Grant district,
Dcdt-;cse county, Bish & Elder are
c:7i!I:n;: ct test on the A D. Under
1cnd fam On Cherry Camp run. Ten
NJ. district Harrison county Mellon
e. Co. are down 1900 feet at test
O.. the Lee Eickmon farm On the
san. stream and in the same district
t.. some company IS due in the Big
I2jun at test on the David Brake
farm.
II tie St Mary's district, Peasants
,cun+y, C. J. Watt & Co. have com
:z:.,:..d = second test on the Gallagher
:.=irsi' Ea-n and have a 15-barrel pump
II tt.e salt sand
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-21
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-12-17

judged alone by the title and the
number Of those participant ng. Mrs.
Young, who has so successfully pre-
sented several attractions, stated to-
day that $50 people would take part,
among when the leading talent OF
the city will carry the principal
roles. The title of the play is,
Mother Goose's Journey to the
Land Of Santa Claus" and is in
most part, a light operetta. There
will be "a brownies and 10 black
birds, besides the other numerous
characters represented in the Mother
Goose Tales. The old woman who
lived in shoe will be present with
a shoe overlooking with children, and
the blackbirds, which will be in a
large pie, will be the smallest in the
cast, while the other larger charac-
ters of this children's book will be
represented by some of the talIest
poole in the city. From beginning
to end the play is so cleverly hand
led by those taking part, that even at
the rehearsals, one does not loose in
terest. The curtain will rise at
$3.50 o'clock sharp, and the audience
promises to be one of the largest ever
gathered in the city.