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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-04
where DO YOU COME IN?

There is only one way to buy, and
that is ON the record of what you
want. Character is mans rec ld,
so it is with Drugs-buy ON charac-
ter. When you buy our Drugs you
buy on character and get service and
quality, and that is
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-11-04

You may make all your purchases at one store you
may make your purchases from any number of different
storesst your total purchases at the abovenaued
stores amount $40 the Retail Bureau OF the
Merchants Manufacturers Association of Baltimore will
refund your full roundrp fare to Baltimore and return
will refund half your fare if you purchase $40
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Word is received as we 20 to press
that Emanuel Pool brother-in-law
OF Mrs A. b Ellison, of this city.
committed suicide at his home at
Jacksonville Thursday by cutting his
throat He made two attempts, sue
ceeding in ending his life in the
second Mr. Pool was sufferer
from cancer Of the stomach and had
but a few days longer to live. He was
suffering greatly and took his own
life to end his agony He was in
this city two weeks ago with his
wife EN- route from Butte Falls,
leaving here for Jacksonville ON
August y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
Also Fruit Jars.
COST OF LIVING CHEAPENED
over One-Half Million People Bene-
fitted In Oregon Alone.

over One-Half Million People Bcne-
fitted In Oregon Alone.
When you can save about 80 per
cent on the cost Of an article and at
che same time get the highest stand
ard of quality at time when most
manufacturers are talking Of raising
prices Is something that consumers
should not forget. The price made
on this particular article Is not a
price forced by competition, nor Is
il a price made in spirit Of philan-
thropy. 1t is made strictly as a
business proposition; the idea being
Shat large business with small
profits Is better than small busi-
ness with large profits.
Made OF the finest grade OF cream
Of tartar, 1t Is put up in tins OF all
sizes, the most economical sizes per
haps are the 3-pound cans selling
for 800 and the 5-pound cans sell
ing for $l65.
II Is now generally conceded by al
chat there Is nothing on the market
showing more merit for quality anc
price than the article here referred
Cleveland Superior Baking Pow
ier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

and directness, and many Of his other
desirable qualities He is the first
of home-makers.
Home Nation to Lead the World.
"The nation that will lead the
world will be n nation of homes. The
object of the great conservation
movement is just this, to make our
country a permanent and prosperous
home for ourselves and for our
children, and for our children's
children, and it is a task that is
worth the best thought and effort
of any and all of us
Equality of Opportunity.
"The first thing that we need in
this country, as President Roosevelt
50 we'll set forth in that grand mess
age which told what he had been try
ing to do for the American people,
Is equality of opportunity for every
citizen. No man should have less,
and no man ought to ask for more.
Equality of opportunity is the real
object of our laws and institutions.
Land Owned by the Many.
Equality of opportunity, a square
deal for every man, the protection of
the citizen against the great concen-
trations of capital, the intelligent use
of laws and institutions for the pub
lie good, and the conservation of our
natural resources, not for the trusts,
but for the people; these are real
issues and real problems. Upon
such things as these the perpetuity
Of this country as a nation of homes
really depends. We are coming to
see that the simple things are the
things to work for. More than that,
we are coming to see that the plain
American citizen is the man to work
for, The imagination is staggered
by the magnitude of the prize for
which we work. If we succeed there
will exist upon this continent a sane,
strong people, living through the
centuries in a land subdued and con-
trolled for the service of the people
its rightful masters. owned by the
many and not by the few. II we fail,
the great interests, increasing their
control Of our natural resources, will
thereby control the country more and
more and the rights of the people
will fade into the privileges Of con.
centrated wealth.
The Water Power Trust.
There could be no better illustra.
tion OF the eager, rapid, unwearled
absorption by capital Of the rights
which belong to all the people thar
the water power trust not yet form
/ ed but In rapid process OF formation
This statement is true, but not un
challenged We are met at every
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
STORMY SCENES AT
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

which does not stand close analysis
There are very few corporations
which have accomplished with the
funds available as much as has been
carried on by the Reclamation Ser
vice"
E. J. Watson, Commissioner of the
South Carolina Department of Agri-
culture, delivered a fine speech, maxi
ing the following points which set
congress in a blaze of excitement;
The government of the United
States is sitting idly while millions
of dollars worth of natural resources
are going to waste"
american lands are going to
waste while last year $1,000 Ameri-
cans sought homes in Canada"
"The Appalachian forestry bill
which passed the House and Senate
twice was killed by Uncle joe
Frog malaria is Just as evil as
sand fleas,'
Notwithstanding the dispensary
system in South Carolina there is too
much water there.
Clifford Pinchot, the United States
Chief Forester made the most tell
ing speech delivered before the Con-
gress, 1t has been understood that
Pinchot would declare open warfare
against Secretary Ballinger at the
. Congress, and when he got ON the
floor to speak more than a thousand
delegates sprang to their feet to
cheer him and this continued for
several minutes He said I'm part:
"The most valuable citizen of this
or any other country is the man who
owns the land from which he makes
his living No other man has such
a stake in the country. No other
man lends such steadiness and stabil-
ity to our national life Therefore.
no other question concerns us more
intimately than the question of
homes. Permanent homes for our
selves, our children and our nation
this is the central problem. The
policy of national irrigation is of
value to the United States in very
many ways, but the greatest of all
is this, that national irrigation null
tiplies the men who own the land
from which they make their own liy-
Ing. The old saying, who ever heard
of man shouldering his gun to fight
for his boarding house reflects this
great truth, that no man is so ready
to defend his country not only with
arms, but with his vote, and his CON
tribution to public opinion as the
man with permanent stake in 1t.
as the man who owns the land from
whlch ne makes his living
The Man on the Farm.
Our country began as a nation of
farmers. During the periods that
gave It its character, when our in
dependence was won and when our
union was preserved, we were pre-
eminently nation Of farmers We
cannot, and We ought not. to con-
tinue exclusively, or even chiefly. an
agricultural country, because one
man can raise food enough for many.
But the farmer who owns his land
is still the backbone Of this nation:
and one Of the things we want most
Is more of him.
The man on the farm Is valuable
TO the nation, like any other citizen
Just In proportion to his intelligence
character. ability and patriotism. hut
unlike other citizens, also In pronor.
tion 90 his attachment to the soil
That Is the principal spring OF hi,
stcadiuess, his sanity, his simplicit,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Saturday, August Z, was the 18Th
birthday of Miss Marjorie Dey. of
this city, and the Misses Evelyn and
Gladys Conklin gave her a party at
their home ON 112 G street i'm honor
Of the occasion The event was a
complete surprise TO the little lady.
Games of different kinds were In
dulged In and the time passed merri-
ly away and after the dainty refresh
mcnts of candies and cakes and other
.delicacios had been served, the
guests departed for their homes.
having first presented Miss Marjorie
with several beautiful birthday
gifts with which TO remember her
18Th birthday Those present were
Misses Grace Presley Ruth Hath
away Lonna Bowdon, Prudence
pardee, Gladys and Evelyn Conkln
and Marjorie Dcy
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

SUNDAY Bible school 10 a. m,
morning worship and communion II
La. M Young Peoples union service
lat NJ e Church, South 7p m. There
win bee no evening sermon ON account
.ot union service Tuesday August
II, at s o'clock p. m. is the regular
monthly business meeting of the En-
deavor society The meeting this
month will be held at the pastors
residence, An street Thursday,
lat p. m, mid-week devotional serv-
ice aud training class Friday, at
Is p. M Bible school teachers meet
ing.
FREDERIC NJ. BROOKS, Minister
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
VI. 4. Church. South.

Preaching at 1 a. m Topic, "The
Law of Mercy" Bible school 10 a,
m. Union service in the evening.
Preaching by Robert Mclean, pastor
of the Presbyterian church. Also,
a union meeting for the young peo-
pie at Z p. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
Dave presley Seriously Injured.

AS we go to press word was re-
ceived of a serious accident which oc-
cured at Ashland this Friday morn
ing. passenger train No. 20, due to
arrive here at SAP a, m, running
into the vehicle being driven by Dave
Presley, a brother Of c. c. Presley,
of this place, who was crossing the
tracks. The injuries are very serl-
Gus, consisting of broken hip and
face bruised and crushed. He was
taken on the flyer to Portland this
morning, Clarence Presley joining
him here to accompany him to the
hospital. The injuries are of such
a nature that little hopes Of his re-
covery are entertained.
A classified ad in the Courier Will
secure Won hop piCkers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

There was a hot time at the depot
ON the arrival of No l6 Saturday
evening between two hot tamale
ycudcrs, jo Huber and Art Colyln.
The latter NIT the former a blff and
sent him To- earth and then Jumped
ou him. pounding his face uu Into
black and blue yolors lo tried to
gvt up but he was partially under
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
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Church Services Sunday. =
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Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Corner of Third and r streets.)
The Sunday school will meet at
10 a. M; preaching service Will
follow at II a. m. The theme for
the morning will be, "The New Com
mission and It's Lessons" The union
service will be held in the M. E.
church, South, at s o'clock. The
pastor of Bethany church will
preach. The Young Peoples soci-
etles will hold union services at Z
o'clock in the same place. Geo. r.
Birdseye will lead
ROBERT MCLEAN, Pastor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

There is always something doing
~ G. y. Bishop & cos store. This
week It was almost a cleanup on
stuw mats at one-half price. They
also have Pants Sale. \ large lot
% Mems $500 Work Pants for $500
per pair Every pair guaranteed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

The members of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union had a delightful So
clal at the home Of Mrs. Ed. Church
i'll in Lincoln Park on Wednesday
evening, there being about 40 pres
ent Some business matters were
attended to, but these were quickly
disposed of and the remainder of the
evening was devoted to pleasure.
Games Of various kinds were enjoyed
and the splendid phonograph Of Mr..
Churchill furnished music for the
evening and some very interesting
imprompu rocitations all combined
TO make the evening one Of enjoy
ment to all present, Refreshments
of fruit punch and waters were
served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
First Christian Science Society,

Christian Science services will be
held in the w. o. w. hall Sunday,
August Is, at II a. m. Subject,
Soul" Wednesday evening meet
ing in same hall at p. m, You are
cordially invited to attend.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

turn by the indignant denial Of the
water power interests. They tell H
that there Is no community of Inter
ests among them, and yet theyH
pear year after year at these con-
crosses by their paid attorneys ask.
ing for your influence to help then
remove the few remaining obsaclS
to their perpetual and complete ab
sorption of the remaining water
powers. They tell us it has no
significance that the General Ele.
trio interests are acquiring great
groups Of water powers in various,
parts of the United States, and
dominating the power market in ne
region in each. And whoever dom
mates power, dominates all In
dustry. Have you ever seen few
drops of oil scattered ON the water
spreading until they formed a CON
tinuous film, which put an end al
once to all agitation Of the surface
The time for us to agitate this Qnes
tion Is now, before the separate CIR
cles of centralized control spread IN
to the uniform, unbroken nation
wide covering of a single gigantic
trust.
Livelihood vs.. Profit.
"The man who really counts Is the
plain American citizen. This is tne
man for whom the Roosevelt poI'
cies were created, and his welfare Is
the end to which the Roosevelt pon'
cies lead. AS a nation we are fortun'
ate at this time in this fact above an
others, that the great man who gave
his name to these policies has lO'
his successor another great preslden'
whose administration is most solemn
ly pledged to the support of them
81 stand for the Roosevelt policies
because they set the common goOu
of all of us above the private gam u
some Of us; because they recognls
the livelihood Of the small man ~
more important to the nation tnsn
the profit of the big man; oecau''
they oppose all useless waste at pre'
ent at the cost OF robbing the iu'u'e'
because they demand the complew
sane and orderly development OIL "'
our natural resources, not torge'uu'
our rivers: because they insist upV'
equality OF opportunity and denouu''
monopoly and special privilege W
cause dscarding faise issues '"U
deal directly with the vital 1ues'iVu'
that really make a difference wiz
the welfare OF us all--and mo" "
all, because in them the plain Amer,
can always and everywhere no'u'
the first place. And I propo" "
stand for them while l have W.
strength to stand for anything
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

The primary department of the
Baptist church were treated to a
picnic ON last Friday afternoon.
which was held at Riverside park.
The gathering was In charge of the
superintendent, Mrs Griffin. and
three of the teachers, Mosdames Rey-
nolds aud Churchill and Mr., John
son. The children enjoyed them
selves as only children can and the
merrymaking continued unnterrupt-
ed until luncheon time, when several
of the elders Joined the young people,
and young and old partook of the re-
freshmcnts with appettes made all
the more keen by the fact that vent.
son sandwiches were among the
other delicacios served. The event
was rare treat TO the little ones
and was also much enjoyed by the
elders especially at lunch time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

the truck of car and was easily
held there. The police caught Col
win in the act and landed him IN
the police court where he was
promptly fined So for unprovoked
assault.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Wednesday evening w. NJ. Hair
entertained his Sunday school class
at his pleasant home on the banks
Of Rogue river. The time was spent
by the young people in boat riding
# and playing games and the evening
hours were merrily whiled away. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served to the IL guests pres
ent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. P. Cramer en-
tertained at dinner Tuesday the Rev.
Ward McHenry, Of Ashland; Rev. w,
s. Holt, Of Portland, and Rev Robt.
Mclean and wife, of this city. After
the dinner had been served the time
was spent in social converse by these
old time friends, who appreciated
the hospitality of their host and
hostess and the opportunity to SO
pleasantly pass the time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Selleck return
ed Sunday from a visit to the Seattle
fair where they spent nine days and
report a most enjoyable time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

\ party of II left this city last
Sunday for Woodyllle ON fishing
and picnic excursion some going by
team and others by train. On arrlv.
ing at their destination the day was
spent In one continual round of pleas
urc Given a warm day a cool.
shady river bank, with trout galore
lurking In the doep, sparkling water
and happy bunch of pleasure
seekers, then leave the rest 10 them
The day was spent with hook and
line, loungng I'm the shade OF the
trees ON the river bank and On the
cool waters ot Roauc river Then
.cnmo the dinner under tho trees
.Vlth onpcuJcs shorpDnaj D., Mo onru
.air exercise, which must Dee uarahen
of TO De fully appreciated When 60
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

Wednesday evening the members
Of the Maccabee lodge gave a fare
well reception at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. w. Mowers in honor OF
Mrs Freda Fetsch and Mrs Robert
Allison, who are shortly to leave this
city There were about Is mem
bers and friends present at this
function and the evening was most
pleasantly spent in social converse
Light refreshments were served by
the ladies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

3 Wash Hand Ties for 25c
at Calhoun's.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

20 Per cent discount on Refrigera-
TORS at Hair-Riddle Hardware Cos.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

came time to return to this CITY aN
were of one mind about the manner
Of conveyance, everyone returning 10
Grants Pass by team and enjoying
the drive in the cool evening Those
participating in this excursion were
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Hough and daugh-
ter Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hoofer ana
family Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Gunnell,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Lister and MISS
Helen. I. A. Robie, Misses Vivian Cal
braith and Anna Heiner.
Thursday was a lively day for
Geo p Cramer for on that day ne
celebrated the anniversary OF MS
hirtb There are two young ladies'
visiting at the Cramer home, Miss
Edna Morrow, of Kansas City, ana
Miss Grace Hays, Of Portland, and
they took it upon themselves to make
tbis occasion a memorable one, and
they succeeded nicely, for Mr.. Cra'
mer was kept doing stunts
throughout the whole day. On his
return home from the regular Thurs
day evening meeting at the Presby
terian church he thought he woulC
spend the evening quietly but he wa
mistaken, for about 20 old friends
gathered at the Cramer home OF
Third street and spent the remainde
of the evening. Ice cream and cak
p were served by the ladies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13
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SOCIAL EVENTS \

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cheshire and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Whar-
ton and family spent Sunday at
Woodville trying to coax some OF
the finny tribe from the deep waters
OF the Rogue. They were very sue
cessful in this sport and what they
lacked in fish they made up in en-
joyment, for the day was spent in
picnic style and the two families re-
turned home in the evening feeling
much refreshed by their outing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

closing out Rclrigcrntors at 20
per cent discount at liair-ltiddle
Hardware cos
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-13

A classified ad in the Courier will
secure you hop pickers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-25
ENTIRELY NEW SHOW.

Keeping pace with progress 10 evsry-
thing pertaioiug to 6rst-class entertain
ment, the management at the Opera
Househsve secured an entirely new show
in vaudeville and motion pictures for
tonight. This is fast age and people
want something new 10 vaudeville at
least twice a week. Being alert to their
own interests the above mentioned house
will be found with one OF the best vaude.
vile shows ever given to the people OF
this city In order to witness q soVl
stirring meIodrama aud also q side split
ting farce it is only necessary to pay a
visit to the Opera House tonight. Not
withst,nding the other attractions last
night the Opera HODss was crowded and
judging from the bill to be presented to-
uight It will be more crowded than ever
haf0Ya
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-25
PERSONAL.

Great Sscbem, ASS S. Rice, o.
Heathsville, and A. Fl. Jackson, of Wiu'
chester, q member OF the Great B ard Of
Appeals of The Improved Order Of Red
Men, we're 10 the city yesterday, con
sulting with Great Junior Sycamore, W.
s. Nicklin, on ma.tera pertaining to the
welfare of the order throughout the
state.
Rev. DR.. R. H. McKim, OF Wash
Iugtop, will presch st Chris. Church to-
night. Or. McKim was former rec
tor oil Christ Church aud bsI large
number Of friends in this city, who will
doubtless be present tonight to heSr his
sermon.
The condition Of John Bullock, who
was shot and dangerously wounded BY
Charles St. Clair In Fairfax county last
night, had improved today.
Mr.. o. P. Angelo and Mr.. Charles
NJ. B,uin will leave here on Southern
train No. 35, tomorrow, for a trip to Ne"
Orleans, San Antonio and Ell Paso, Tex.
as and Mexico city. They will attend
union meeting of Locomotive Engi.
neers at Gan Antonio, March 29, 80 and
81. Mr.. Brniu will be accompanied by
his wife and daughter.
Bishop B. F. Berry will preach in
Trinity NJ. E. Church next Sunday
night.
Ne. S. G. Brent left here this evening
for Guthrie, Oklahoma, on legal bust
ness ard will be absent for a week or
ten days.
Mr. ], W. Brown, formerly OF this
city, but now of Newark, n. j., was in
this city today and was warmly greeted
by his many friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-25
DEATH OF JOHN W. BROWN.

Nc. John w. Brown, an old, we'll
known aod respected resident, died at
his home on Duke street extended about
$50 O'Clock yesterday evening. The de-
cessed ives II years old. He leaves q
widow ADD ten chiIdreu-three sons
and seven daughters Mr.. Blown was q
native OF FaUquier county. He removed
to Fairfax county 10 early life and over
hall century ago took charge OF the
Old Dominion Mills, short distance
west OF this city. At the close OF the
civil war he became associated with the
late David Watkins in the milling busl-
ness. Later Mr.. Brown became 50
st.sche of the. Fret National Bank in
this city, which position be bad up to
a short time ago. The deceased was with
the Confederate army during the civil
war, acting 10 the capacity OF purchasing
agent for the commsssry department.
Mr.. Brown had been sufferer during
the past twelve months from corrosive
arteries. He was member Of the Epis-
copal Church, and his funeral will take
place from st. Johns Chapel, West
End, On Saturday afternoon. Rev. DR..
Wallis will conduct the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-25
HEAVY BLOW.

The cloudy weather of yesterday even
ing was followed by light showers dur.
ing the night. Rain continued to fall
until shortly alter ten O'Clock this
morning when the wind, which had
been blowing from the southeast,
suddenly changed to the west, and
for a short time a fierce gale pre-
vailed, rain falling 10 torrents in the
meantime. Boxes, barrels and portable
signs in front of stores were blown about
and conformation was caused among
people and teams on the streets. Most
persons rau 10 shelter, invading stores
aud doorwsys. The wind soon dimin-
lshed in force. One of the mssts of @
bugeye off this port was blown cut by
the gale. Clearing and colder weather
followed this afternoon with northwest
wind.