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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03
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These are the days that ripen the
early fruits and give the color to the
red apple that has made the Rogue
River valley famous.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Curtis, of Web
ster City, Iowa, arrived here this
Friday to visit with their old time
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Clocker.
Miss Nora Mcintosh arrived here
Wednesday from Indiana to spend
week or 10 days with her cousin,
Mrs. A. NJ. Heston.
A very neat writing tablet called
Scenic Oregon" having on each
sheet a noted Oregon scene is on
sale at Sabin's drug store at the
special price of 10 cents each.
Mrs. F. D. Smith and daughter,
Alta, returned Thursday from Sea-
side, Portland and other northern
points where they have been visiting
friends and relatives.
DR.. Alfred S. Mattson, of Omaha,
is in the city this week looking over
the various sections of the country.
DR.. Mattson says there are fully 20
other Omaha people who will make
Grants Pass visit this season.
c. F. Dixon has so far this month
shipped three cars of watermelons;
Cottage Grove, Salem and Eugene
being the shipping points. The
greater part of the shipments were
made from the A. G. Hood place
down the river, formerly the Pat
ten place. Another shipment will be
made in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. A. Griffin and Mr.
Griffin's aunt, Mrs. Abbie Church
left Thursday evening for Portland
to reside. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin have
resided in this city for the past yeal
and half and regret leaving here
but business matters demand theil
attention near Portland and it is fol-
that reason that they leave our city
They have sold their property here
but expect to return to Grants Pass
to reside in the near future.
Harry Allen arrived on this morn
ing's train from Baker City accom-
panied by his father, Isaac Allen
who resides the other side of Rogue
river The young man was injured
in a mine at Baker City early this
spring and since that time has beer
in failing health, and Is days age
he was stricken with paralysis which
has left him in a sad state, he being
unable to move any part of the body
except his head. He was taken from
the train here on stretcher and wa.
carried to his fathers home this fore
noon.
j, r. Verdin and wife returned
Thursday from an automobile trir
extending over a period of two
months. They visited Montana
Idaho and other points of interes
and also took in the Seattle fair. Mr.
and Mrs Verdin report most en-
joyable trip and came through Rose
burg Thursday in time to witnes,
the races there, and they report thai
Baber Bros, who have severa
horses at the fair, lost two of tn,
smaller races, but in the big seven
eights dash their thoroughbred run
ner Confederate, was an easy win
ner and although started fully &c
feet behind the other two horses en-
tered, King Korr and Foxy, Confed
crate won out by 40 feet with per
feet ease. After the three days fail
at Roseburg, Baber Bros. will 90 tC
the fair at Eugene, and will probably
return to their home in this city
about the middle of this month.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

FOR EXCHANGE-Los Angeles
home for Oregon farm. Beautiful
new S-room residence, hardwood
floors, built in buffet, built in
seats, cabinet kitchen, fine stone
CRATES, screen porch, brick cellar,
cement front porch, Is minutes by
electric car to Los Angeles bust
ness center. Price $4,000. Want to
center Price $4,000. Want to
exchange for Oregon farm. Please
send details. Harry B. Goodman
Co., Los Angeles, Cal 9-3-1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

Miss Marion Sabin was hostess ON
wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5,go
o'clock at her home on Lawnridpe
avenue to a dozen little girl friends.
rhe time was pleasantly passed with
games and light refreshments were
served The little folks were delight.
.iully entertained by their smol,
hostess and the afternoon passed an
too quickly to the little ones.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

Got togcthcr aud work together
for toc public good II you desire the
town to go ahead Don't be a stumbl.
Ing block IN the way OF prosperity
but do Your whole duty toward the
community I'm witch YOU live
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

1t Is too bad that President Taft
viii pass through Grants Pass In the
nlght Il would be such comfort
to have him wave @ hand to us from
the train like President Roosevelt
did
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

About 20 of the friends of Rus
sell Wood rendered him birthday
party Tuesday evening at his home
five miles out in the country, near
the Eisman farm, The surprise was
a complete success and the evening
was spent in a jolly fashion and a
feast of melons was enjoyed by the
young people. A birthday gift was
presented to Russell by the young
people, which was, perhaps more
useful than ornamental and the
boys saw to it that the young man
spent the remainder OF the evening
In Full dress" consisting of pair
OF overalls, a gingham shirt, a broad
straw hat and red bandana hand
kerchiet the whole suit being pre-
sented to him by his friends. Rms.
sell looked the typical farmer lad
when thus rigged out and was very
grateful to his friends for their good
taste In the selection. This event
was rare treat to the young people
participating, as the drive down the
country is most enjoyable one. be.
sides the delightful hospitality Of
the Wood home and the entertain
ment afforded on arrival there MI
went to make up an event long to he
remembered and appreciated
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

A delightful little party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Lewis Wednesday afternoon from 8
to o'clock. The party was given
by little Miss Lola Lewis for her
three little friends, Ruth, Stella and
Edna Hamlin, Of Medford, who have
been visiting with their grand
mother here for the past three
weeks. About Is guests were pres
ent and fun and frolic were on the
the bill for the afternoon and the
youngsters certainly had the time
of their lives. The house and grounds
were given over to them and they
carried things with high hand.
The refreshments consisted of ice
cream, cake, candies, watermelons
and grapes and full justice was done
to these viands. The afternoon
passed all too quickly but there was
not a question of doubt about the
good time enjoyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

LOST-One gray canvass telescope
containing dry goods and ladies'
wearing apparel marked with
name of d. o. Hayes. This tele-
scope was taken from the barn
of B. A. Williamson. A liberal
reward will be paid for return of
same. B. A. williamson, Merlin.
9-3-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

Last Friday evening the friends of
Miss Myrtle Hufstader gave her a
farewell party at the home of Miss
Florence Schmidt on West G street.
The party, which was a most enjoy
able affair, was held on the beauti-
full lawn at the Schmidt home and
there were about "a poung people
present to take part in the festivi-
ties which continued until late in
the evening, every minute of the
time being taken up with games and
other pastimes. Delicious refresh
ments were served and when the
guests departed for their homes all
were grateful to their hostesses for
the delightful evening spent. Those
present were Mrs. j. G. Schmidt, Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Schmidt, Misses
Vada Swinney, Nora and Nellie Nor
gan, Nora Morrison, Louise and EN-
ma FetsCh, Minnie Reymers, Bessie
Wallace, Jean McLannen, Ethel Har-
mon, Mabel Herbig, Nellie Woodson,
Hazel Anderson, Florence Schmidt:
Messrs. John Fahs, Herbert Brown.
Clifford Dean, Cecil Hays. Albert
Schmidt, Roy Cheshire, Waldo Stc-
phenson, viii Beck
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

WANTED-Girl or woman for gen.
eral housework on ranch. Must
have a knowledge of plain cooking
and laundry work Good wages
to right party. Address Mrs. c. E.
Selleck, Murphy. 9-9-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

FOR SALE-Timber claim, SWA
Sec. "a, Twp 81, 7 West, jose
phine county. For particulars
address H Walter, conductor, 3rd
Townsend street, S. P. Co., San
francisco, Cal. 9-3-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

HOUSE and lot for sale for short
time at $3.50. Five blocks from
depot. Address Box ga R. F. ID.
No. /, 9-3-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

FOR RENT-New 4-room cottage
with pantry. Inquire $50 N. 7th
street. 9-3-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

LOST-Somewhere between East
Side school and Baptist church, on
7th street, lady's solid gold
watch with gentleman's heavy
double chain with locket. Finder
please leave with Mr.. Patillo,
Grants Pass Hardware Co. Re-
ward. 9-3-lt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

nn y NVHVVI IVT OONS, TuIO
"Nhh Alto, Cal. will Give
your boy q thorough preparation for
college, wuilo training him to bo
strong. sclf-roliant aud manly. sno.
.lol attention given to preparntio,
ior stanford Absence Of rigid cinssl'
ilcatlou permits rapid advancement
NunIe N!uine facilities for athletic sports
write for Illustrated catalogue w
A. Shedd, Head Master. 7.e.St
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

FOUND-A heavy gold ring Own.,
can secure the same at this office.
by describing ring and paying for
"d' S-13-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

Economy Jar Caps at Halr.Rlddle
Hardware Co.'s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03
FOR SALE

FOR RENT-Three rooms fitted for
light housekeeping. sol Orchard
ave- S-20-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03
CLASSIFIED ADS.
NEW TO-DAY.

WANTED-Girl to work and go to
school. Mrs. John Summers, sol
Orchard Ave. 9-3-1t
Evening star., 1909-09-01
HALF HOLIDAY FOR CLERKS.
May Be Granted on Floral Parade
Day, September 80.

At the meeting of the floral parade COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce to-
night the subject of requesting the de-
partments to grant half holiday Sep
tember 30 to all government clerks will
be discussed. The Post Office Department
has also been asked to grant the letter
ca arriers half holiday.
At a meeting Of the Florists Club of
Washington last night F. H. Kramer.
George Cook and Richard Schmidt were
appointed a committee of three to ar
range for the decoration of the car which
will be entered by the club.
Among the new entries are Woodward
& Lothrop. four cars; Castleberg's, one
car; Charles Meyers Of the Vermont
garage, two cars and John Myers of the
Raleigh Hotel, a. Washington car, to be
entered in the flag section.
Additional prizes have been given by
House & Hermann, a silver loving cup
Philipsborn & Co. an auto-sweater coat
and Parker. Bridget & Co., a suit OF
clothes.
w A. West. president of the Auto
mobile Club of Washington. who has beer
in Canada will return to Washington ir
a few days and will then announce his
twelve marshals and four couriers.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
YIELDS TO. PLEA OF FRIENDS
PRISON COMMISSION CoMMUTES
W. a. MITCHELL'S SENTENCE.
Convicted of Heinous Crime-Case
One Of Most Celebrated
in Georgia. :.

ATLANTA, Ga, September 1-Yield-
ing to the pleading of his rich and in
fuential friends the prison commission
today recommended that the sentence OF
". Fl. Mitchell be commuted to a wear
In the state prison farm from that OF
twelve months upon the chain gang NJ
hard labor.
The Mitchell case is one of the most
celebrated in Georgia One day last faI,
Miss Linton of ThomasvilIe received a
note telling her that her brother was i'm
serious condition and asking her to
come to him with the bearer.
The bearer was apparently an ola Ma
sress. The young woman, who was OF
gooo famiy and of more than ordinary
sociai standing. wealth and beauty. obey
ca the summons. When upon q lonely
road IN buggy. the supposed nexrees
dragged the young woman from the We
hicle and attempted an assault He was
driven off by passer-by and Miss Lin
ton swore that she recognized Mitchell in
the disguised negress. The horse and
buggy used by the assailant was one
that Mitchell had hired from a local
liveryman
Sentenced to Chain Gang.
Mitchell was convicted and sentenced
TO the chain gang for twelve months.
The friends of Miss Linton contended that
the penalty was inadequate and when
Mitchells friends applied for pardon. the
young girls friends rallied to oppose H.
The prison commission heard the case
Tor two days. MitchelTs friends argued
that If he committed the crime. he was
crazq. because he was wealthy had social
position. influence and a charming fam
lily. They also brought certificates from
physicians that the convict would endan-
ger his life by serving on the chain gang
Some of the most influential and promi-
nent men in the state appeared on his
behalf. His attorneys argued that the op-
ponents Of pardon merely wanted to see
a rich and prominent man suffer
The decision of the pardon commission
was sent at once to Gov. Brown who
granted hearing to both sides. The
governor probably will not announce his
decision in the case until Friday. Mitch
ell will remain out on bond.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
bags. They report that reeds, sora and
backbrds are plentiful.
Police Fund Increased.

AS result Of the excursion given re-
Gently by the members of the police de-
partment to Marshall Hall the members
of the police force, numbering eighteen.
will receive S35.42 each. which will be ap-
piled to the uniform fund. The net re-
1850 tickets were disposed Of This is the
largest sum received from a police ex-
cursion held here in recent years
Arrangements are being made by the
Eiks' Dramatic Club for an excursion
which will be given to Marshal Hall Sep
tember next. Among the features plan
ned are races between speed and motor
boats from this city.
A gold watch stolen several days ago
from Tacey Munich, was recovered to-
day by Policeman Nicholson. 1t was later
turned over to the owner. An arrest may
follow.
BY score of 20 to II. team Of Alex
andria- Washington Lodge of Masons yes
terday afternoon defeated members of
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons in a
game Of base ball played on the grounds
on North Alfred street. The game was
full of comedy, and no account of errors
on either side was kept. The batteries
were: For Washington-Ale Lodge,
Lodge, Penn and Cation.
s.. r. Reid on Police Force.
Samuel r. Reid was elected policeman
last night by the board of police commits
sioners to fill q vacancy caused by the
resignation of Policeman Joshua Sher-
wood. Mr.. Reid was sworn in today, and
will shortly assume his duties. The cleo
ton was made on the first ballot, there
being but two names placed in nom1na-
tion. The second name was that OF VIII
liam Schoeni. Other applicants for the
position were Samuel Whedbee and
William r. Dove, seventy-six years old,
died this morning at the residence of
Charles A. Speiss, $50 South Fairfax
street, after long illness. He was ma
tive of Fairfax county, and is survived
by FIVE children. The funeral will take
place at o:30 clock tomorrow afternoon
from Sharon Church. Fairfax county.
The congregation of the Emmanuel Lu-
theran Church, within the next few days.
expect to receive a favorable reply from
Rev Mr.. Rubbing, recently called TO ac-
cept the pastorate of that church.
In the police court this morning fine
of S. was imposed in the case Of Ira
Fields. colored. charged with drunken and
disorderly conduct. similar fine was
imposed in the case of James Thomas,
colored, charged with abusive language
toward Addie Randolph. colored-
The civil service commission announces
that an examination to secure eligibles
for the position of assistant in grain
standa ardization. male. Department of
Agriculture. will be held here September
%. The position pays salary of $1,000
to $1,000 per year.
The excursion given today to Marshall
Hall under the auspices of the Sunday
School of the Methodist Protestant
Church was attended by large gather
ing.
Police Commissioner T. A. Fisher left
last night for New York after a brief visit
to his home in this city.
J. H. Trimyer and Arthur Mitchell have
been appointed members of the press
committee for the bazaar which will be
given next week by Seminole Tribe, No.
80, Order of Red Men.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
kinq Street to Be Paved From
End to End.
PLANS UNDER DISCUSSION
Two Glass Factories Start Up With
Good Prospects.
HUNTERS FIND MANY BIRDS
Police Add to Uniform Fund From
Receipts Of Recent Excursion.
Recovery Of Watch.
Correspondence of The star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, September 1. 1909.
Improvement of the upper end of King
street with vitrified brick from the city 5
limits to the Union railway station Is
again agtated. 1t is regarded as more
than probable that plans for the work
will shortly be completed.
The movement is fostered by the cham
mttee Of that organization was held this
afternoon, when the matter was again
discussed at length. Members of the
chamber of commerce are OF opinion that
it is now but a matter of short time be-
fore the work will be begun.
The proposed improvement will extend
westward distance of about five squares
and will cost, it is estimated, S1S,6OO. OF
this amount Alexandria county, has
agreed to pay 5000. the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
Company, 5000 and the Washington
Southern, it is expected, will pay about
So 600. Abutting property owners have
agreed to pay the residue
When this work is done King street,
the main thoroughfare of the city, will
be paved with v,trfied brick from end to
end. distance of considerably more than
a mile.
Glass Factory Starts Up.
Two of the four glass factories of this
city resumed operations this morning
after the annual summer close-down.
The factories are the Old Dominion and
Alexandria, Both factories have, 1t Is
stated, an increased number of hands,
and the outlook for trade for the season
is regarded as promising.
Within the next few days the plant Of
the Bell Pre- Company will begin opera
tions. This will be followed by the OPEN
ing of the Old Dominion Company s
plant, now undergoing extensive repairs
rapidly nearing completion. Practically
ali former employees of the four factories
will be again employed. The majority
have already arrived to assume their
positions.
The marshes in and around the city
were filed with gunners this morning for
the opening OF the bird season. From
daybreak there has been an incessant
discharge of guns, which would seem to
Indicate that birds are plentiful. Many
gunners returned before noon with big
Evening star., 1909-09-01
Appointed Assistant Curators.

Drs. F. B. Laney. Yale, 1905, and
j. E. Pogue. Yale. 1909, have been recent
ly appointed assistant curators in the de-
partment of geology of the United States
National Museum, the former in the div-
sion of applied geology and the latter in
the division of mneralogy.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
Chinaman a Supposed Suicide.

ATLANTA. Ga, September Probably
the first suicide of Chinaman in the
state of Georgia occurred here last night.
This morning the body Of Lee Tong. who
had been resident of this city for sew
eral years. was found in the hotel in
which he lived. When last seen he was
apparently in good health, and as there
are no marks of violence on the body, il
is generally believed that he took poison.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
Giddimgs & Steele, 819 Pa. Ave.


She fafter the tif)-You will admit you
were wrong?
He "a young lawyer)-No: but Til ad-
NIT that an unintentional error might
have unknowingly crept into my asser-
tion.-Christian Endeavor World.
Evening star., 1909-09-01

Mrs. Benjamin F. Hess. wife Of Mr.
Benjamin +. Hess. president of the board
of commissioners of Howard county, Md.
died at her home. Mount View. She was
Miss Georgia Phillips. and she vas mar
ried to Mr.. Hess September 20, 1875.
Evening star., 1909-09-01

The World-Want a job. eh? What's
your recommendation?
Graduate-My A. B.
The World--Sit right down and I'll
teach you the rest of the alphabet
Life.
Evening star., 1909-09-01
she's a very clever Woman."

she's a very clever woman"
lis that so?'
Yes: she can keep her husband at
home evenings without resorting to any
of the tricks suggested by the womens
magazines Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-20
A DELIBERATE LIE.
Sec. Ba|inger Replies to
A Magazine Article.
Never Advised or Conspired
To Detraud Government.
Never Interested in Any Alaska
Petroleum Coal or Coke.

Washington, Nov. I5.-RcpIying to
charges made in a magazine publi"a-
ton, sc. Balling"r Of the interior de
pHYtmcnt took occasion to deny many
Of the reports which recently have been
circulate! concerning the conduct Of
his department and to explain others.
''To say that ever have advised.
aided or lent support to any effort to
perpCtuate fraud upon the govern
ment," he said, lis not only false hut
is into ntonally SO if made bv any one
who has taken the trouble to inquire
into the facts"
In explanation of the charges in con-
nectiOn with the Alaska coal lands he
went into tho history of President
Ro9sevclt's withdrawal from entry of
all the coal lands of Alaska in 1905
showing that tho order was so modI-
fed by Secretary Garfield as to vail
date al applications made prior to
May IS, 1907. He then called attention
10 the fact that in his annual report
of 1907, as commissioner of the general
land office, he recommended action by
Congress to prevent and punish the
formation Of combinations or trusts by
claimants to coal lands and adds:
'I'hc antitrust clause of the Alaska
coal act as finally passed, May 2S,
1908. was hot submitted by Mr.. Clifford
Pinchot. but was submitted as a sus-
Sestion to Sec. Garfield by Representa-
tive Herbert Parsons of New York in
his letter of May :. 1903. and favorably
considered and indorsed by the secre-
tary in his report to Congress-" He
said that no Alaska coal claims what
ever were patented and says that the
investigation If all such claims with
view Of determining their validity or
invalidity, has been vigorously pros
ecuted.
Mr.. Ballnger denounced as "a plain
ordinary Justification" a report that
he is interested in 155,000 shares Of
Alaska Petroleum, Coal and Coke Co.