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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12
ROBERT SEARS KILLED
WHILE ON HUNTING TRIP

A most deplorable accident oc-
Cured about four miles out from
Merlin on last Saturday afternoon,
which resulted in the death of Rob-
ert l.. Sears, of this city. Young
Sears, in company with his brother
in-law, Robert Young, was on a
hunting trip in the vicinity mention
ed and the young men had spent the
morning hunting and returned to
the house of A. B. Skeen, where they
were camped. They were engaged
in cleaning their guns and each of
them also had revolver in his pos
session. While examining the weap-
ons and discussing their action,
Robert Sears reached over to take
the gun from his brother-in-
when, in some unaccountable man
ner the weapon was discharged, Mr..
Sears receiving the bullet in the
stomach. He was Immediately re-
moved to Merlin and taken on No.
16 to Roseburg, DR.. Smith, of this
city; Mrs. Sears and her mother,
Mrs. Banks, going down on the
same train on being informed OF the
accident. Mr. Sears did not at any
time lose consciousness after the ac-
cident and felt confident that he
would recover. An operation for
the removal of the bullet was per-
formed at Roseburg, and he stood
the ordeal in fine shape, but 1t is
presumed that the shock was too
great and he died at O'Clock Sun
day morning.
While the affair is very sad, It
was purely accidental, with no
blame attached to anyone. Mr.. Sears
was a son-in-law of Mrs. Banks, OF
this city. His wife, to whom he was
married about year ago, was form
erly Miss Addie Shade. Of this city.
Besides his wife he leaves an infant
child in this city, and his parents
and other relatives In Los Angeles,
to which place the remains were
taken for burial on Monday, accom-
panied by his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
F. Banks and Mr.. and Mrs. Young.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12
TRIES TO ASSASSINATE
MAYOR WIN. J. GAYNOR
Discharged Mploye Fired the Shot
on Board Vessel Gaynor Was
Going Abroad On.

VIM. j. Gaynor, mayor OF New
York, was shot by an assassin or
Tuesday last and seriously wounded
as he stood on the promenade deck
OF the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse at Hoboken, N. j., by James
ID. Gallagher, a discharged city EN-.
ploye. who was overpowered and ar.
rested.
The mayor was receiving God.
speed from friends before starting
on a vacation trip to Europe. The
bullet struck behind the right ear
and ranged downward, infllcting a
dangerous, though not necessarily
fatal wound. Unless blood poison
develops, surgeons are hopeful, al.
though at the mayors age, SO, such
a wound is grave.
The mayor was taken to St
Mary's hospital, Hoboken, and sur.
geons at once took the case in
hand
Gallagher Is locked in a cell al
Jersey City without bail He ex.
presses no remorse. The big liner
was gay with flags, ringing with
farewells, when the tragedy occur.
red. Nearly all except the passen.
gers had gone ashore, but grour
Of friends about the mayor was In
the act of posing for a group photo.
graph. when Gallagher, unnotlced
pushed almost TO the mayors side
and fired point blank at his head
He used .3s-calibre revolver and
examination showed that the first
cartridge missed fire. This prob
ably saved the mayors life, for Gal
lagher, when he first pulled the trlg
ger was less than two feet away
Backing off In the excitement, hC
pulled the trigger second time and
sent the bullet crashing behind tn,
mayors ear
A later dispatch from Hobol on
says "Tho mayor con uuc8 to dc
well II Is the unanimous opinion
OF the attending sur 0us ha' af
operation is not necessary a. thii
time "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

Mrs. Carolyn Umphlette Winner
and the Misses Fannie and Hattie
jewell went TO Glendale Saturday
evening, where they spent Sunday at
the Umpblette ranch three miles
north OF Glendale. They report
most enjoyable time and returned
to this city Sunday evening
Economy Jars will preserve pears.
beans, corn and all kinds Of fruit.
See the sample Jars at Cramer Bros.
Miss Bessie Wallace came down
from Ashland Wednesday for a
short visit with friends in this city.
Miss Wallace has been preparing
housekeeping rooms In Ashland,
whore she and her brother, Herman.
VIII reside as soon ns he Is settled In
his permanent run between Ashland
| and San Francisco.
Mrs Marion Lane returned 10 her
home at Gold nm Wednesday, after
visiting with Mr and Mrs John
Lance. Of this city, for the past two
weeks
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

Botn the odd Fellows and the
"aeore are planning 90 make ex-
forsive improvements AZ their ceme-
teries this season These additions
will be Of a substantial character
and will greatly beautlfy these two
resting places Of the dead
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

Joe Schmidt returned from Doris
Cal. Saturday evening for n few
days visit with friends and 20
transact business.
Guy Dykes, formerly a resident oi
this city. but for the last year re.
siding In Moscow, Ida. arrived In
Glendale last week, where he ex-
pects TO remain indefinitely Guys
many friends in this city and Glen.
dale are glad TO welcome him back
10 Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12
AN ATTRACTIVE. PREMIUM LIST
WILL SOON BE SENT OUT
INSTRUCTING EXHIBITORS
Fruit Growers, Farmers, Lumbermen
Stock Growers and Miners Are
Asked to Help Boost.

On account of an important omis-
sion in printing the premium list,
which must be rectified at the office
OF the state printer at Salem, the
pamphlet is not to be sent out until
this is done. 1t is thought that the
correction will be made so as to de-
liver the premium list by the first
of next week.
Special attention is called to sew
eral new and attractive premiums
appearing in the booklet this year
for the first time. Among these are
two special premiums for native
woods, two for native flowers and
one for a collection of moths and
butterflies. School children are
urged to compete for this prize,
naming as many insects as possible.
Judges will consider not only the
number of varieties but the neatness
and most correct naming.
A grand prize of $50 is offered
this year for general display of
farm products, also a prize for a
miscellaneous display of fruits.
The vegetable list Is much more
complete than formally, as Is also
the ladies' department, which is
practically as good as the state fair
premium list. In the fruit depart
ment scale of points has been
adopted for the first time, when
will enable the judges to be much
more correct and occording to true
merit.
Growers of early fruits are noti-
fled that cold storage has been Sc
cured free Of charge to the extent OF
two apple boxes or four peach boxes
to each exhibitor for the saving OF
early varieties for exhibition pur-
poses. Be sure to put your name
and the name OF fruit contained on
the box.
For the benefit OF those who are
new In the fruit business and not
yet acquainted with the varieties in
their orchards, we quote the follow
ing; Space will be provided for un-
named and unknown fruits, and
growers are urged to bring them in
whore competent fruit men will
name them"
The whole premium list has been
thoroughly revised and brought
down TO date, and will be found far
more satisfactory and more easily
understood than heretofore The
rules and regulations have also had
thorough oyerhauling and II Is
hoped all chance misunderstanding
and disputes have been eliminated.
The association needs the help Of
every fruit grower, farmer, stock
grower, lumberman and miner to
help boost so as TO insure a success
OF the fourth annual district fair
A good place to commence TO do
work Is at home. Get ready TO make
an exhibit and then talk to your
neighbors, urging them TO do like
wise. Josephine county must be re-
sponsible for large part OF the sue
cess OF the exposition.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

Interest In Affairs Maintained.
During this period Mr. Scott spent
much OF bis time on the side porch
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12
Notice.

Those having pears, plums,
prunes, apples, peaches and nectar
Ines to ship please call at the ware
house. Let us know what you have,
as II Is possible for us to mix cars
for the above fruits for eastern mar
kets.
Rogue River Fruit a. Produce Assn.
c. II. Eismann, Mgr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

Frank NcFarlan. came up from
Portland ThHmdag OF last week to
assist go the bri,. work cn the new
school building
Economy Fruit Jar Caps at the
Rogue River Have. Jo's s-2i.ti
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-08-12

4 Sterling Corer and Parer given
free to every purchaser Of Preserv-
Ing Kettle at Cramer Bros.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
FASHIONABLE A|lMENT
GAINS FAVOR RAPIDLY
SURGEONS ARE KEPT VERY BUSY
THESE DAYS WITH APPEN-
DlCITiS CASES.

Appendicitis is getting 10 be popn-
lar ailment with folks these days ae-
cording to the number OF cases being
constantly received at the Rchmola
hospitals. Hardly day goes by but
Il al several patients go under the knife
in Richmond for removal of their np-
pendiX.
ono Of the latest Iati,.nts Ia arrive
Is Mir g +, IIaIl y druggist of Gov
ingtor. Va. who reached here Wed
i,esdar night In almost n COLLAPSED
state. lie was taken down suddenly
With anrenficitis las, saturday and
when he arrived at the Johnston VII
,is Sauitartun had 10 T.. removed To "A
ward I'm an invalid chair His condf-
tion is such that an op,ratint. cannot
~. performed for several DAYS the doc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
FAULT IN THE LAW
NOT THE OFFICERS

The Hcnrico county ccnsta bies are
thoroughly Indignant over the re-
port of the auditors 10 thu county
supervisors that seemed to make in
situations as TO their efficiency. These
officers, whose duty il is 10 collect
the dog taxes for the county say
the blame for the present Inadequate
system should he laid anywhere but
on their shoulders,
They assert that II Is pra cticaliv
impossible to collect the t4xss that are
assessed now. as some OF the dogs
To be taxed have been dead several
years others are assessed whore there
are none and many people who have
come to the courthouse and asked for
their entire tax bill and settled It
refuse IL pay this bill in addition
The consta bles all agree that the
present system Of handing out the
bills 10 them for The Whole county
is a farce.
The only reasonable way to levy
these taxes" said one VI the officers
Is Ia put the dog tax along with the
other personal property taxes and
let the whole amount be settled at
once In the treasurer Office. The
~sS the assessors make their as
sessrnsnts no~ makes 1t impossible
to collect"
The cpntables arc determined to
lay the whole case before Judge Scott
when they are summoned TO give an
account OF their bills
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
CAROWElL HEARS
SWANSON SWEAR

Former Speaker of the House OF
Delegates William Cardwell, return
ed to Richmond Thursday after hay-
ing Witnessed the swearing in of
Senator Claude Swanson. and his
youthful secretary. George Mundy
Dir. Cardwell was in the Senate
gallery during the ceremony and ap-
plauded Senator Swanson after the
latter had gone through the formali-
fiedged solon In the upper house OF
Congress.
The erstwhile speaker declared that
Mr.. Swanson's appointment to the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. Education and Expositions
meant a great deal not only for Vir-
ginia, but the entire south.
Before he left Washington, Sena-
tor Swanson informed him that Wiz.
ginia would get all necessary public
buildings. whatever work and effort
the Exposition Committee, Mr.. Swan
son viii doubtless cast his vote for
New Orleans, The Logicai Point"
for the big show to be given In cele-
bration OF the opening OF tho Pana-
ma Canal. San Francisco Is the
other bidder. but Mr., Swanson and
all the Southern Senators VIII vote
for the Louisiana city.
MIR. Swanson was given a most COR
dial welcome in the Senate by his
whilon colleagues In the House Of Rep.
on ali sides he was greeted with the
utmost warmth AID cordiality.
Mr.. Cardweil expressed some sur
prise over the fact that secretaries
To Senators must also take an oath
OF once. He said however, that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
To HOLD BAZAAR
FOR NEW CHURCH
LADIES OF STOCKTON STREET
PLANNING FOR BIG ENTER
TAINMENT AT THE TEN
PIE NEXT WEEK..

Tho ladies' of the Stoc kton Street
Baptist church have begun making
plans for raising the funds necessary
TO build their new church. Begin
ming mex, Monday night. the ladie.
of the church viii hold a bazaar
at the Masonic Temple every night
OF the week The plans promise to
furnish delightful entertainment
The bazaar COMMITTEES. headed by
Miss Ruby Price. have only had two
weeks To work In. but by setting out
with all earnestness they have accom-
plshed wonders There Is IL be an
admission fee of ten cents to the hall,
and once within. lots more than ten
cents worth of fun will be afforded
The program Tor each nights fun
is to he arranged by different lady,
aud the whole to he under Miss
Prices supervision. The program will
probably include songs. ree!tations and
other entertaining features. al OF
which Will be different each night.
In the hall are tn be FIVE booths
containing a wide assortment or ar
tic les appropriate for Christmas gifts
and each booth will he In charge OF
attractive vendors Ice cream, caR ,
and candy Will he for sale all through
the program and other refreshments
will also be on hand.
The merchants Of South Richmond
have come forward nobly to aid the
ladies in their undertaking. a great
many of them offering presents from
their stock what can be sold al the
bazaar. II any one desires season
ticket for entrance. they eau he pur-
chased for so cents. and entltle the
holder to come and 40 as he or she
pleases.
The proceeds of the bazaar are TO
go toward swelling the New church
fund
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
LIBERALS PRESS
SOUNDS WARNING
SAYS TORIES PLAN TO DISPUTE
POWER OF PARLIAMENT IN
THEIR DESPERATION.

LONDON, Dec 8.-NotWithstand-
ing that 1t is now assured that the
Tories will suffer their third successive
defeat in the present election, tho
Liberal press to-aay sounds warn
ing that the defeated side plans II
renewal of its oDstruction,st methods
in the next Parliament.
The Teader, chlei organ OF the
Liberals says: .Tnere Is desperate
plot afoot. Foreseeing certain defeat,
the Tories plan to dispute the new
Parliaments authority. Lord Rose
berry, who is the peers real leader ~
against the people. 1t is another Guy
Fawkes gun powder plot. and Pariia-
ment is to be blown UP In its cradle.
In tho face OF three adverse elections.
the peers are still to try To rule"
The Conservatives gain in Jester
days polling, which changed q net
loss of one to net gain OF three.
are responsible for the most extraya
CANT claims and statements by press
and politicians to-day. They are urg-
ing with the utmost vigor that the
results mean that the people do not
want the power of the lords dhHi-
ished. Lord Roseberry and Arthur
Bslfour united In Il statement that
the election is insuffic!entIy decisive
to warrant the destruction of the
lords veto
II Is perfectly clear they say.
that the Liberals have shown them
selves unable tt execute their own
policies"
The strength Of the parties at the
beginning OF to-day.s voting VAS as
follows
Conservatives. 170. Liberals. l23:
Irish Nationalist, IS; Lahorites. %.
This makes the coalition strength
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
WANTS DARkEEPER
WHO IS T[ETOTAlER

Il have heard OF many curious
things" observed Rev Morris s. Ea-
gle Thursday. but heard something
the other day that takes the cake And
1t was nothing less than a story to
the effect that saloonist was adver-
Using IN some paper or other that he
wanted a barkeeper who didn't drink
Now, that strikes me as the height
OF hamor. not To mention the serious
side OF the case. But II goes to
show that even the whiskey people
realize the Importance of the fact
that liquor is not an essential attri-
butte to life
DR.. Eagle il rector OF Christ church,
who has a fiourishing congregation III
the East End OF the city. He has
been n Zoe OF the whiskey traffic for
many years. and Is an uncompronis-
ing opponent OF tho licensed saloon.
Just now DIR. Eagle is especially in
terested In the athletic association
being operated under the auspices OF
his church. The organization is known
AS the Christ Church Association and
maintains a physical director and
thoroughly equipped gymnasium II
has $50 members who belong to prac-
tically all denominations, no questions
being asked OF them. A reading room
is also maintained, and In many re-
spects the institution is operated f,ka
a branch Y. NJ c. A.
The association was started during
the rectorship of Rev. q. Otis Meade,
predecessor of Rev. DR. Eagle.
The work Is carried on In a build
ing erected for the purpose next To
the church,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
HEAR CASE OF BOYS
FOR GIVING POISON

Friday morning at 10 o'clock Mag
tstrate cheatham will conduct an ex-
animation of the two negro boys VINO
are charged with attempting To poison
the family of William Randall. The
court will sit III the Oak Grove ciurt-
house, and there should be some in
teresting Developments as the would
he murderers have refused to talk
since their capture.
The only word that has been gotten
ont Of either of them is the statement
Of the younger, that ne did not know
for what purpose he was stealing the
paris green which the elder negro
used to poison the family of his en-
ploye. The elder will advance no
explanation OF crime. and while
every one In sure there must have
been some causes that led him to
take such desperate step, no one can
offer any. This will probably be
brought out In the hearing.
The boys. James Thomas and Ernest
Greene. are about sixteen and four.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
OLLIE WEBB is
PROMPTLY ACOUITT'

pANvIIL.E., VA, Dec S.--()liia W.
the eighteen year old boy who tn
Cla ude T. Powell. youth about
same age and brother OF his nVlS
heart, Cora May Powell. sixteen ~
old. was acquitted by jury last M
OF the charge OF murder. Asa
The tragedy was enacted lat
at the home OF r. r. POWELL, = c0n&@
tor, father OF the slain youth. r
accompanied Miss Cora May H1
home from an entertainment aal
mained short time at the
Young Claude Powell objected e6N5
attentions paid his sister ~
Webb. and according to the Dvk
introduced. attacked him with ~
as he was leaving the house.
was armed with q pistol and shot M
ell six times, causing death
hours afterwar1. He carried .
because the boys In the neighbo1
had thrown stones at him.
The sixteen year old girl. . r.
heart OF the boy on trial and naGe
the slain youth. was the only ey1
ness to the tragedy. Her ~
tended to justify her swoekh
claim OF self defense. The jury 4
case was out only Is minutes
returning verdict OF acauittal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
Stuart--Meadr.

WINCHESTER. VA, Dec s.-En-
stead NJ continuing on u CharTettes-
vile - visit friends. as intended when
she left home at White Post, Clarke
county Miss Vivian &. Meade. dsugh-
ter Of III. late Edgar Sno~dea Meade.
changed her srsnd when JaiF4es r. stu
art, also OF White Post, met her in
Washington, and they were married
Tuesday by Rev. Charles T. Warner.
Both arc members Of prominent Clarke
county families the bride being lineai
descendant Of Bishop Meade, an erni-
neut Episcopal rreIate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08

teen years old, respectively, and were
by their mother to Will
liam Randall on the death OF their
father. The boye fed irnm ediateiy
after the discovery OF their attempt.
and were captured several days later
in Hanover county.
The case of George E'ausnett, who
is charged by Gill Bros. with hauling
ten cords of wood from timber lands
belonging to the latter. VIII be ar
gued Friday morning before Squire
Cheatham at the Oak Grove COURT
house. The defendant has engaged
MI Harry Smith. the prominent Grim
inal lawyer. AS his attorney,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
OFFICER JONES RETIRED
AFTER LOk1 SERVICE

Officer r. c. Jones. OF Washington
ward, was honoraply retired " eunes-
day from The active service OF the
Richmond police force at a meeting OF
lie board OF police commissioners.
Policeman Jones had gwen the best
years OF hts life TO Keeping the law
ana oruer, and has been on the roll OF
the Manchester force in the neishpor
hood OF iorty-nve years. He received
his training in the civil War, serv-
ing III The confederate ranks. and en-
nsted IN the police force soon after
Lees surrender. lie goes on the re-
Tired last OF tue Ponce beneyoient AS
ISOLATION ana Will receive tn. same
pay as the clncers ret,rea on the t.icn-
niund SIDE.
G. T, 1lnsley, former motornlan oil
the Petersburg iIlteruruan line, Mas ap-
pointed 10 Mi the vacancy, AIR. inns
ley Is feet / men IN i.sienl anu mas
ti.v stataart bulIu mat goes wan elu-
cAent work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
EXTRA POLICE FOR
CHRISTMAS SEASON

Prospective celebraters, Christmas
eggnegg drinkers. and other more des~
perate characters had better be on
their p's and Il s during the Christmas
holidays and be mighty careful how
they step, because the police board OF
the city OF Richmond Wednesday night
named three additional oriicers who are
to patrol the streets OF South Rich
mond during that time. Like the shop
keepers, the police force IL making
prepA ions tor the usual Christmas
rush.
The extra heavy force is calculated
to keep the city quiet and will be- re-
duced to the regular number when the
holidays are over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
BAr'IiZERs FOUND
'NOONSHINt-' PLANT

bANNlLI.E, VA, Dec. s.-While
searching for suitable site on the
banks OF creek for baptiz.ng pur-
poses a committee from the State
Line Baptist church, AZ Stokesland.
discovered "A corn Whlskey dtstiiiing
plant.
The plant had recently been iii full
operation and all OF the para phernaIia
had been left by the "moonshlners
The distillery vas within a few hun
dred yards Of the church building and
the members OF the congregation are
enraEed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
WILMINGTON WOMl
OVERCOME BY

PHILADELPHIA. PA. DS
Found overcome by gas In ~
mant house here early to-0n19Ssa
Thompson Craig. of Wilmin1to
Is dying in the Medico-C h11
hospital. When the w0maa
into the house two days aeos r
planned she had left her -
Wilmington after dispufe W1
husband. II sag
Mrs. Craig, who In forty y11
had been unsuccessful III 16Gf
for work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
Virginia Weddings
Cisments-T ompkins.

PORTSMOUTH VA. Dee. ss--Mr.
Emmett Daniels Clements. "a progress
sive merchant of this city. and Miss
Eana Boyce Tompkins. e klatbusb-
l.. l., we're married Wednesday in the
First Baptist church of that town. The
bride is the daughter 81 MIR. and Mrs
& Tornpktns, Of Flathush. Mr. VIII
liam s. Larghorrle. "a Portsmouth. va
best man Mr.. aid Mrs Clements VIII
he N home after December at their
residence. los Court street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-08
MILLIONS OF ANTITOXI\
ARE BEING ADMINISTERED

Statistics complied at the State
Health Department show that during
the present year the department has
distributed 100000 units OF anti
toxin To citizens of the State and
that during little more han year
the department has distributed 23.-
100000 units NJ this great diphtheria
remedy.
AS every thousand units OF anti
toxin sold by the department under
the arrangements with the manu-
faoturers represents a saving. of one
dollar to the family making the pur-
chase, the department has thus saved
In recent months $4,000 to these
afflicted households. This sum is more
than the amount OF the annual ap-
preparation for the department.