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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
BACKWARD SEASON
OVER WHOLE COUNTRY

The backward season seems to be
general over the country and the re-
suit Is that farm crops are not doing
well. Unreasonable weather Is liable
to cause total or at least partial fall
ure in many farm crops and the re-
suit must be high prices. Planetary
disturbances are said to cause the
unusual weather and this being the
case II Is hard to determine the ex-
tent of the failure or how long 1t will
continue. We all have more or less
confidence In things terrestrial and
therefore will hope that whatever IN
wrong about the earth and the plan-
cts generally, will be righted In the
near future.
There is, however, evidence to
prove that in the past unknown CEN
turtles changes in the earth's motions
took place to such an extent as to
cause tropical countries to become
just the opposite. We trust however
that timid people will not imagine
that there is liable to be anything
like a wreck OF matter or crush
of worlds for nothing Of the kind Is
likely to happen. This old world OF
ours will go swinging around the
circle for few billions years yet.
Our New Orchards and Vineyards.
Reports from all parts Of the coun-
ty are to the effect that the orchards
and vineyards set this year are doing
remarkably we'll and promises to
make a most satisfactory growth dur
Ing the season. 1t has been remark
ed by many persons that tree plant
ing has been done with much greater
care this year than last and that this
accounts for the success OF this sea-
sons planting. The losses last year
were very dlscouraging but every
calling must be learned before sue
cess can be reached therefore lot
us have patience and be content to
live and learn.
The Importance OF tree and vine
planting In this county should be
known to all for II must become the
b business Of the future for majority
OF those who live in Josephine coun
ty. The soil, the climate and the sun
e shine are all factors in fruit CROWNS
4 and when we add TO these irrigation
< success is insured. The demand To-
g fruit IL on the increase at home ant
o abroad and when II is understoot
,, that the east and middle west ha
IS uniformly met failure in growing ap
!. pies and pears during late years
"a ia easy TO see that the Grants Pas
n country, which is in the very cente
OF the Rogue River valley, Will b
=, the chosen territory for the fru
q grower OF the future. Our new oi
"a chards and vineyards are therefor
important and represent holdlnl
which will within n few years have
value OF from $4,000 to $4,000 pt
in acre,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

Tennis Tournament for Grants Pass.
Members of the Grants Pass Ten
mis- Club have arranged for tennis
tournament to be held in this city
on Friday and Saturday, June A and
s, and have invited the six clubs OF
the Rogue River valley to take part.
So far only one of the clubs has made
known its intention to be here but 1t
is believed that several other clubs
will take part. 1t is probable that a
cup will be offered for the winners
of the mems double and a racquet for
the singles
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
ruE pJ-BLIC HAS A WAY OF AL
WAYS DEMANDING SUCCESS.
AVOID CLIQUES OR FACTIONS
The Business of Advertising the Re-
sources of Our County De-
mands Our Best Efforts.

In attempting to advertise the re-
sources of country it is worse than
useless to conduct such a campaign
In a spasmodic way. The work
should be planned with a view to
continuing it from month to month,
and year to year. 1t must be we'll
organized effort and so conducted
as to bring every citizen in sympathy
and in touch with the movement.
The work should be undertaken by
a representative body organized for
the purpose and 1t should be so Of
fcered that 1t will not be a heavy
burden on any one class of men.
Every financial supporter should at
all times be recognized as an inter-
ested party and given an opportunity
to work. There should be no pre-
ferences, cliques or factions, nor
should individuals assume that they
have been sighted. There is always
an opportunity at regular meetings
to take part and be heard on any
subject beneficial to the organiza-
tion and the public. If committees
or individuals make mistakes the
broad minded member will be toler-
ant onJ 40 oritin;cD,e ora mo do of oil
they will be offered in kindly
spirit. No public body representing
either city or county can be held
together unless these lines are care
fully observed. The general public
demands success and nothing short
of this will be satisfactory. There
is no room for friction through
jealousy, littleness, selfishness or
egotism. Every effort should be
made to make the organization per-
manent and to this end well mean
ing members will at all times work.
Remember that all cannot be Of
ficers or on committees but every
member can be worker and in fact
must be or he will fall far short of
his duty in assisting to advertise
his county and locality. Let us all
get in and work and secure new
capital and new men to help along
the development of the county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

division, which extended from the
Rocky Mountains and included every
thing west. A new division has
been created to be known as the
Thirteenth with headquarters at
Seattle, and it covers Oregon, Wash
ington, Idaho, Alaska. The old
Eighth division now includes only
California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexi-
co, Arizona and the Hawaiian Is
lands.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
Sabin, the Booster.

Sabin, the druggist, is certainly
booster and always to be depended
upon when his named Is called. The
latest is an announcement that he
will give the proceeds Of 100 bottles
Of the Persian Secret popular
lotion for chapped hands and face,
for sunburn and for use after shaw
ing, to the Commercial Club to help
pay for the Grants Pass float. Every
body help boost by buying bottle Of
the lotion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

A few pairs OF good shoes for
ladies and gentlemen that will go
for a song at w. j. Gardner's Sale.
All must be sold before this sale
closes.
The "Gaiice Placer Mines Com
pany OF Oregon" has commenced
cleaning their ditches, repairing
their reservoirs and increasing the
height OF their dam with a view to
commencing piping at an early date.
This company will have water as
mentioned last week. the year round
You can still obtain hose remnants
at 8 and 10 cents per foot at Cramer
Bros.
You can save money by buying al
w. J. Gardner's while the stock lasts
Only about one.quarter left, 80 com,
quick.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
HEAVY PENALTY FOR THOSE
WHO VIOLATE LAW
WHAT DEPUTY HAD TO SAY
Don't Go Fishing Unless You Have
Fishing License From the
County Clerk.

The activity of Deputy Fish
Warden Clayton, who is in charge of
this district, indicates that he will
enforce the laws relating to fish and
fishermen to the letter. He has
been over on the Applegate and or
dered fish-ways to be constructed
over the Akin dam as we'll as the
Swain. The deputy in a talk with
newspaperman says there are many
salmon under these dams waiting
an opportunity to be allowed to go
above. On the 23rd Of this month
the new law goes into effect regard
ing the construction of screens for
all irrigating bitches and Deputy
Clayton says that this law will be
strictly enforced. He has already
notified a number of ditch owners
regarding the screening Of their In
takes and will see others at an early
day. In speaking of fish laws In
general which more particularly re-
late to the Rogue river and its tribu-
taries, he says
"There is less violation of the law
on the Rogue at the present time
than there has ever been. The fisher
men are showing their Willingness
to live up to the law and this means
that the fishing will be better than
ever
Lights have been put in below
the Ament dam and it is now possible
to see the poachei' at work on the
darkest of nights. Other dams will
be lighted within the coo feet limit
If there is any evidence that the law
is being violated.
81 have the sincere support OF
nearly all the fishermen on the river
and violations Of the law are far
apart now
II expect visit from the master
fish warden in the near future al
though he is very busy at the pres
ent time in the north.
"The Rogue River Fish Protective
association has been doing much
good work. Men who were formerly
violating the law are now careful tc
live within 1t as they know that they
will be prosecuted to the full exten
of the law If caught by the associa
ton am more than pleased witt
what they have done"
Persons who desire to fish will
hook and line for trout, salmon
trout, salmon or bass, Will be requir
ed to secure from the county cler
a fishing license at cost OF 81 TO
male residents OF the state Of Orego
I over / 3 years OF age, or SIS for nor
: residents. Violators OF this law wi
be deemed guilty of misdemeano
and upon conviction by a fine
.' not less than $25 nor more tha
$50. or by imprisonment In u
county Jail for not less than 10 dal
'' nor more than 90 days, or by bot
II fine and Imprisonment. All licens'
e expire on the 31st of December.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
A Wise Commercial Club Movement.

President Hall Of the Commercial
Club is urging the Importance OF the
club members making visitatlons to
all parts of the county SO as to be-
come acquainted with the resources
of the country which surrounds
Grants Pass. He fully realizes that
this will be an important move along
the lines OF business strategy, with a
view OF uniting all the interests In
every movement which tends TO build
up any one portion Of Josephine
County. This plan has been approved
by our leading business men and It
will be carried out In every detail.
Acting with unity Of purpose the
Commercial Club can and will ac-
compllsh results which will be far
reaching and finally bring about the
upbuilding Of every interest In the
county. President Hall Is taking
hold Of this matter in a broad mind
ed spirit and In a way that Is most
satisfactory TO the commercial In
torests Of this city and he therefore
Will, without doubt, De successfu
for what brings success to one inter
est adds to the prosperity Of all othe
interests.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

Any tennis players in the city
whether ladies or gentlemen, who
wish to take part in the tournament
or those wishing reserved seats are
requested to call at Joe Wharton's S
on Sixth street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

Miss Loleta Norton has just closed
an eight-months' term of school at
Kerby and came to Grants Pass
Thursday, leaving for her home at
Ashland on Friday Miss Norton
has put in q months of continuous
teaching in the Illinois Valley first
at Selma. then at Holland and fin
ishing at Kerby,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
18Th Mail Division.

There are important changes In
the mail service Of the Northwest
Formerly this was the Eighth mail
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

Don't forget the closing out OF the
last of the w. J. Gardner stock. Sale
commencing Saturday, May 20,
Get all votes in Monday by 6 p m
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28

ed down to four candidates ana theSe
stand as follows.
Bernice Fallin .,,,..........2O77
Ethel Bartlett. t..............136O
Ethel Johnson ..............1179
Maude Dulibon. .............. Big
All votes must be in Monday night
when the final count will be made.
Friday was Tag Day and the
friends of the different candidates
sold tags, each tag being disposed of
at 10 cents and good for two votes.
What the result of this contest will
be is hard to say as it depends en-
tirely upon which candidate may
have the most loyal friends. AS we
go to press there is considerable in
terest manifest for the honors of the
Portland Rose Carnival contest. If
the friends of the respective parties
maintain their interest a consider
able fund will be raised by Monday
night
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-28
The VOTE FOR
QUEEN OF FLOAT

The voting contest for the queen
of the Grants Pass float has narrow
ed down to four candidates and these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

pound Saturday ct McCabe's.
You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight cent cigar.
A great double stamp day in MANY
departments Saturday a McCabe's.
Call LaVanway, telephone 247, for
carpet, rug cleaning and rug making.
Let Krell & Johnson do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 152G-152S Fourth ave
nue..
Spend a pleasant afternoon Sunday,
July %. on the J. S. excursion TO Mus
catine
Call up west 32G about the Sunday
afternoon excursion to Muscatine on
the ]. S.
Those pretty imitation Armenian
edged handkerchiefs. % cents, Satur-
day at McCabe's.
Sugar. 30 pounds for 81 and Sabyaa
coffee, Per pound, 20 cents. Horblits
department store.
Reidy Bros have a limited number
of improved choice eastern Kansas
farms listed. Call for particulars.
Dave Rodman was fined SO and costs
| yesterday afternoon in Justice Nissen's
court on q charge of assault and bat
terry. He plead guilty.
33inch madras only IL cents per
| yard. Fancy embroidery. some S-inch
wide. yard, y cents, and 1919 cent
lawns at S1a cents per yard, at Hor-
bits.
Amoskeag and Monitor, the cent
apron ginghams. yard, cents, and
ladies' hose, regular 10 cent kind, pair,
> cents. at Horblit's, 1928 Second ave
nue..
Another of your favorite Sunday af-
ternoon trips to Muscatine on the
steamer J. S. Sunday. July %. Leaves
Rock Island p. m. Fare only 20
cents.
Eight cans of Columbia milk for -
cents. 10 cent cans of cocoa, four cans
FOR % cents; fresh brick butter, SO
cents q pound e. II. Clement, SS2G
twentieth street
A new band saw has been installed
| in the manual training department
lathe room at the high school. The
saw is an important addition to the
schools mechanical equipment
Mrs Louisa Bremen has filed a bill
for divorce from James Bremen, charg
ing MN with cruelty. They We're mar
fied June G. 1888. and lived together
until sept. II, 1908. Sweeney & Walk
CT represent the complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
is KILLED BY
ELECTRIC WIRE
Chester Weigand of Davenport
Meets Death While Turning
on Switch at Arsenal.
STARTING SHOP MOTORS
Physicians Work for Long Time in
Effort to Revive Young Elec-
trician but i'm Vain.

Chester A. Weigand of Davenport
was electrocuted while performing his
duties as electrician at Rock Island ar
senal this morning about 7:f5, in shop
No. 8. Mr.. Weigand had been en-
ployed at The arsenal for about two
years, and his duties included the
starting of the motors in the morning.
This morning about 1880 he started out
on his round of the shops in company
with J. D. Bledsoe of this city, who is
employed ar elevator tender. When
the men reached shop No. 3 Bledsoe
left Weigand and proceeded about his
own work, paying no attention to the
electrician. He saw Weigand climb on
a bench to reach one of the switches,
and some time later he glanced in
that direction. and saw the electrician
hanging from the switch by his hands,
He did not notice that Weigand had
become a conductor for the current,
until a few minutes later, when he
saw that Weigand's whole weight was
on the switch, and his legs were drawn
up from the effects of the electric
current.
Physicians Are Called.
About the same time that Mr.. Bled4
soc discovered the real situation. P. II.
Kelly of Davenport. another employe.
entered the shop. and saw Weigand's
condition They shouted for help, and
Kelly ran to the spot where Weigand
was hanging, just in time to catch the
electrician when he fell from the
switch.
The attendants of the arsenal hos
pital were summoned, and methods nf
artificial respiration were applied but
without success. In the meantim
Drs. G. G. Craig and C. T. Foster CT
this city were called The physicians
and the hospital attendants worked
over the body for an hour and half
from the time Weigand fell from the
switch, but their efforts to restore life
were in vain.
But Young Man.
The victim of the unfortunate acct
dent was but q years old. He WIS
a son of Mrs. Caroline Weigani and
resided at 1916 West Eighth street,
Davenport His fathers death. many
years ago, was violent one, also, the
elder Mr.. Weigand having met death
in a railway accident at Peoria. The
young man was nephew of Mrs. P.
Greenawalt of this city.
He is survived by his wife. who was
formerly Miss Bertha Ohlweiler of this
city. They were married about Two
years ago
Coroner Rose was notified of the
accident, and conducted an inquest at
the arsenal today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
CITY CHAT.

Kefler e Co. weave rugs.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Read H. X Walkers want ads
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express. Spencer & Trefz
Sand and cement. Mueller Lumber
company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Barney linen table damask. 10 cents
yard, Saturday at McCabes.
Delicious jelly bonbons, IS cents pei
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
July % In American History

1193-Roger Sherman. ''sfgner.' died
in New Haven: born T721.
1916 - Charlotte Saunders Cushman.
celebrated actress. born'in Boston:
died 1876.
1SS5-GeneraI L. S. Grant died in the
DrcXel cottage at Mount Nc
Gregor: born 1922.
effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 100. rises 4:45: moon Sets
1854 p. M: noon toby. planets Mer-
curry and Neptune passing; $50 p. ~.
Jupiter's outer satellites Nos. l. 2 and
3 missing, No. being occulted behind
the planets body. No. ; eclipsed and
No. crossing the planets face in tran
sit: No. 4 alone seen on the east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
Dissolution Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that
the partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Henry Lange and Louis Heit'
mann under the firm name of Lange &
Heitmann has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent. The business viii
be conducted in the future by Henry
LANCE, who will collect all outstanding
accounts and pay all bills.
HENRY LANCE,
LOUIS HEITMANN.
July 81, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
THE w EATH HER

Fair tonight and Saturday; not much
change in tempe nature.
j. VI. SHERIER. Local F0recnstcr.
Temperature at "a. H.. 6s: mt , %. in.
50. Maximum temperature in last ~
hours. IS; minimum, 80. Velocity of
wind mt 81. M, = miles per hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

morning, and 40 ut noon The TEN
perature at noon was &c
The steamer St. Paul was in port
today on its way from ST. Paul 10 st.
Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

Celebrates AnniVerssry.-Rock Is
land Court of Honor yesterday ceic-
brated the 18th anniversary of its or
ganiZation At X. C. hall. During tn
afternoon cards were played, the
prizes being awarded to Mrs. j. Swara,
first. Mrs. Eastland. second, and Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
River RipIets.

Boats down today were the Re1
Wing, Ruth and ST. Paul, I'D. the w
W., Ruth and Quincy.
The stage of water at the Rock Is
land bridge was 405 at O'Clock this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

lSociety news, written or telephoneC
to the society editor of The Argus will
be gladly received and published. But
in either ease the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

ladies enjoyed a delightful afternoon
Plans were made to hold an ice cream
sociable at the home OF Mrs. J. A.
Reid, Sixteenth street and Fifth-and-
a-half avenue. next Tuesday afternoon.
The ladies will serve ice cream, cake
and ice cream cones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

Euturpe Club Final Meeting.-The
Euturpe club held its final meeting at
Fejervary park yesterday afternoon.
Out of town guests present Were Mrs.
Mary Mclaughlin and Miss Edith
Davis of Milan and Miss Bertha Nc
Laughln of Emerson, Neb. Covers
were laid for IL in the Dutch room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

and the afternoon was much enjoyed.
The club, of which Miss Louise Philip
is the president. will take up its study
work again i'll the fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
RIVER BULLETIN.

A falling tendency will prevail il
the Mississippi from Dubuque to Mus
catine
]. M. SHERIER. Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
Actress Found Dead in Hotel.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 23.-Mrs.
Mary Allen O'Rourke of San Francisco.
vaudeville actress, was found dead
in her room at n hotel here yesterday.
Heart disease is believed to have beea
the cause She appeared with her hus-
band. William J. O'Rourke, and her
son, Frank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

Lou Reddig, third. In the evening the
members and their families met 1T
X. c. hall and dancing was enjoyed.
Supper was served ut 10 O'Clock and
a number of impromptu talks Were
given.
The ladies' will conduct another card
party two weeks from yesterday at
X. C. hall.
Busy Bees Meet.-The Busy Bee
Eewing society of Eudora Rebecca
| lodge held a pleasant meeting yester-
| day afternoon ut the home of Mrs. O.
Z. Sipple, 271S Eighth avenue. The
meeting was largely attended and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23
Saloon Notice.

Chicken lunch at Deisenroth's place
lool Fourth avenue, Saturday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-23

All the news all the time THb
ARGUS.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-21

sembly of friends. In taking leave OF
the genial hostess. expressed them
selves in terms Of high appreciation.
The Mildred r. Lee Chapter, Chill
dren OF the Confederacy. also Observ-
ed memorial services at the residence
OF Mrs. @. X. BrOOme from $3.50 70
5 D. m. Songs by the children and
addresses from visitors comprised the
program.
AZ this time the children decided
TO onsr a gold medal to the student
OF the University Of Florida who sub
mlts the hest essay on the Cause that
led up 70 the war between the States
Great enthusiasm was manifested by
the children.
After partaking Of delightful re-
freshments the children bid adieu,
Both chapters desire 90 express their
sincere appreciation to those who so
generously contributed to these en-
joyable occasions.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-21
A LauahabIe Comedy.

OF the many comedies which have
been produced in this country during
the past few years there is not one
which has achieved a greater record
Of success than Peck and His Mother
in-Law Abroad" which will be seen
for the first time mere az The New
Baird Theatre Monday night, January
25th. Indeed, Judging from all &C
counts, there are certain sections OF
the country where it's popularity has
not been even remotely approached
by any similar work. Il was present.
ID for nine weeks In Boston TO a sue
.cessiOn Of literally overlooking audi.
ences, whence ii proceeded to the
larger New England towns and Gre
ated something like a sensation, go
ing back TO the same cities two. three,
and even four times within a few
weeks. and invariably with the same
results In the matter Of tremendous
patronage.