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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
kittridqe's Vitality Low,

Hot Springs. Arkansas. The
physicians attending former Senator
A. b. Kittridge of South Dakota, who
is critically i'll. issued the following bull.
letin: Senator Kittridge was con.
scious longer than at any time during
his illness. but his vitality was also
lower than II has been. He recognized
friends who came from his home to see
him"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
DUTCH sWIPE OUR ISLAND.
One Of the Troublesome Philippines
Disposed Of.

Manila, p. l. - The Dutch have
taken possession of Palmas island, 81
miles southeast Of Mindianao, lowered
the United States colors and substi
tuted those of Holland.
1t Ia understood here that washins
ton does not intend to protest againsi
the action of the Dutch. the United
States government regarding the u
land as valueless.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
TWO ARE HELD FOR KIDNAPPING.
Alleged Victims Of Pair Found Beg
gine on Streets.

Chicago, Illinois. - George III. Davis
and his wife. alleged solicitors for the
Christian Volunteer church of Moline,
ILL.,, were arrested in Kenosha, Wis.
and charged with kidnapping two
daughters Of Mrs. Catherine Getchel
Of Chicago. The two girls. 9 and IL
years old respectively, were found
dressed in boys clothing begging on
the streets. They said they were
forced to beg for Davis.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
Wealthy Man Takes Own Life.

Chicago, Ill. - Max A. Mark.
well. vice president of the Chicago
Mercantile company and wealthy. com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in
the head. The body was found in the
athletic field of Northwestern Uni
yersity in Evanston.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
DAILY MARKET REPORTS.
Twin City Market.

Minneapolis. May 2.-Wheat, May,
s6isc; July, s7Ac; No. i northern.
sshc; No. northern. CSC; No. 1
durum. sSssc; No. 3 corn, 4slsc; No.
3 white oats, 30Ac; barley. mailing.
$1.07; No. 2 rye. CSC; No. l FAX, Sass.
Duluth. May 2.-Wheat. May. sS1ks
July. sS&c; No. northern. ssBc.
South st. Paul. May 2.-Cattle
Steers. &5.0095.50; cows, S2.7564.o0;
calves. $s.00G5.75: hogs. $500
$5.75; sheep. yearlings. $25065.5O.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
French Relief Nears Ee,
Nigh, Riders Burn Tobacco Barn

Bradenburg. Kentucky. Night
riders are charged with responsibility
for the burning of the tobacco barn
of George Meador. near Brandenburg.
About 10000 pounds of tobacco were
destroyed. The loss Is estimated at
So, 200.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The old battleship Texas has been
sunk after being used for few min
utes as q target II only goes to show
what might have happened II the gun
ners on the Spanish ships at Santiago
had known their business.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
Hyde Case Postponed :.

Kansas City, Mo. - DIR. b. c.
Hyde appeared in the criminal court
here to be arraigned for his second
trial. but on account Of the illness of
Virgin Conkling. the county prose-
eutor. the case was postponed until
May 16.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

An obliging agent has established
himself In New York for the purpose
of securing titled foreigners for Amer
lean heiresses. He. too. must be con-
WINGED that the fool-killer has been
loafing on his Job.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
SopMith to Ely Here.

New York. n. Y. - Thomas Sopwith
one Of the best Of the English birdmen,
is enroute to this country to give a
number of exhibitions. Sopwith is the
winner of the $4,000 prize for the
longest fight from England into the
continent.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Nsv Jersey has enacted . law pro
hibiting the keeping a bees with con.
tagious diseases Those who recall
boyhsod days In semi-rural regions
Win reflect that the most contagious
disease that they knew bees TO carry
- tAat which they always have With
0GD e tAalr business end.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
Copper Mine Mercer Halted.

Houghton, Michigan. - On petit
ton of F. w. Denton. a stakeholder In
the Ahmeek mine, a restraining order
was issued here estopping proceedings
to effect the proposed merger with
Calumet & Hecla.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A lawyer in Boston In an argument
talked iifty-three and half hours and
used over six hundred thousand
words. No wonder Judges who have
to listen to arguments complain that
The pay IL often poor for the work.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

county Republican committee. In a
letter to Collin II. Woodward, vice
chairman of the committee. Mr.. Girls
com said that following an illness of
several weeks he had been advised by
his physician to give up his political
duties.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A Scotchman has been fined $40 by
a Chicago judge for planning to com.
init suicide. He would no doubt have
been fined much more heavily II his
plans had been carried out
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A New York Judge advised itigants
over a property to effect a settlement
before the costs and the lawyers got
the property. Is this professional
rourtesyf
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A Youngstown, Ohio. horse. has been
equipped with set Of false teeth,
We are wondering whether he keeps
them in a glass of water on the bureau
At night
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The man who sleeps outdoors -.ay
be doing a splendid thing for himself.
but he appears to be anxious to do as
much Boosting as the man who takes
= cold bath every morning.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The lobster famine is reported tc
be getting worse and worse. but cheer
up. There are indications that this
years frog crop is to be very large.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Among those who are holding forth
the glad hand Of welcome to the
harem skirt are the theatrical man.
ayers and press agents. A woman's
raiment-or lack Of raiment-is the
food on which the press agent thrives.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A Connecticut horticulturist says II
was a pear with which Eve tempted
Adam. Here's a chance to organize
mother religious sect.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A physician says that early rising
shortens life. On the other hand.
why spend most Of your long life
sleeping.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

At the time that German spinsters
Of certain age demand to be called
frau instead Of fraeulein some one In
this land Of the free would have any
bachelor labeled master" What has
become Of the woman with the system
OF spotting bachelors on sighSi
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A Brooklyn man of eighty is build.
ing a flying machine. II he succeeds
IT will fly away with the last rem
oants OF the Oslerian theory.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

An Englishman has Just paid $780,.
900 for a Titan. More than one
American has paid higher price
han that for a blonde.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The motion picture shows may not
furnish high-class entertainment,
but think OF the money they keep in
circulation.
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LLoLo C. eRIscoM RESIGNS POST
Retires From Presidency OF N. v.
County Republican Committee.

New York. n. Y. - Lloyd c. Girls
com, former ambassador TO Italy and
close friend of ex-President Roosevelt.
resigned as president of the New York
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The coronation is stirring New York
society to its very depths, and New
port bids fair to tho depopulated this
summer.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

A harem skirt started riot In Bra
I'll the other day. We are surprised
TO hear that 1t failed to start a rev.
olution.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Even footprints on the sands OF
time are valuable. Two dinosour foot.
prints recently sold at $50 each.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Green rain fell in Pennsylvania a
few days ago. Somebody must have
been shaking the plum trees again.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

some achieve fame and some wear
barem skirts in public places.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

The folding bed and folding peram-
bulator are to be followed by the fold
ing bathtub, trunk and cook stove.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Manuel Of Portugal is learning to
play golf, but thus far he has shown
no inclination to go to work.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05
Why not introduce the new style Of
velvet cuffs in the prize ring?

Poker playing does not seem to be
exactly in the line Of the best church
work
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Since We got fooled on Halley's
comet, We decline to get excited
about the harem skirt.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

Confidentially, would any woman
wish TO wear a harem skirt IL it were
aot likely to attract q crowd?
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LABOR ATTORNEYS ANNOUNCE
HARRY ORCHARD PROBLEM"
BEFORE THEM.
CONFESSION" s DENIED
Union Support Withdrawn From Third
Member of Trio and He Declines
to Employ An Attor-
ney.

Los Angeles, Calf. So far as
the defense is concerned, 1t was an
nounced by counsel that the case of
the alleged dynamite conspirators will
be conducted henCeiorth upon the
theory that there is n Harry Orchard
problem" TO be dealt with in the
forthcoming battle for the lives of
John J. Mcnamara. secretary of the
International Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers Association, and his
brother, James.
The two McNamaras are now the
only clients of the attorneys retained
by the labor organizations and their
legal fire will be turned upon Ortie
MCManigal, the man arrested as fell
low coHspirator.
MCManigal, about whose alleged con-
fessiOn so much has been said and
written, was examined for three hours
by District Attorney Fredericks.
Attorney o. n. Hilton. chief coun.
sci of the Western Federation of Min.
ers, said that he was convinced that
McManigal made sworn statements at
that time, puTporting to fix the guilt of
the Times explosion and other dyna-
mite outrages.
But Hilton declared that the state
might be in the position of having an
alleged confession that was denied be-
forehand by its author. MECHANICAL
will have no attorney. At least he
told Hilton so when the latter called
upon him, and later District Attorney
Fredericks made a similar statement
for him
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

They have about everything on the
latest ocean liners but baseball
grounds.
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Confession is Denied.

Il knew that there was to be n
confession said Hilton. "as soon
as | talked with McManigal. lie said
he would not engage an attorney until
ne had seen Burns, the man who ar
rested him.
Other lines of attack and defense
developed. According. to District At.
torney Fredericks. Mrs. Ingersoll, the
San Francisco clearinghouse keeper.
completed her Identification of James
Mcnamara as J. II. Bryce, and signed
an affidavit to that effect. On the
other side It was stated by Attorney
Job Hartman. who was with Hilton
at the conference with the prisoners,
that the defense would contend that
the Times plant was destroyed by an
explosion of gas.
mcNamara Declares He Is Innocent.
/ John J. Mcnamara gave his first
authorized statement as to his arrest
TO the Associated Press. The state
ment follows:
That | am innocent of any infrac.
ton of the law in word or act, needs
no emphasis from me, for the truth
Is mighty and will prevail right speed,
lily and for II shall contentedly wait
Il am confident that 1t is not ask,
ing too much of the public to suspend
judgment in these matters until oppor
tunity for full and fair defense has
been afforded.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-05-05

There are no Joy riders on . water
wagon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
HUGO ITEMS

Mrs.A. o. Larson, OF Kellogg, Ida
no, is visiting her niece, Mrs. J. Nc
Kay.
o. 8. Brown was In our city last
week, looking after business at
Browndale.
The ball game played on the Hugo
diamond Sunday between Merlin and
Hugo was won by our boys--It was
an interesting game-and largely al,
tended by both Merlin and Hugo
rooters.
Mrs II. Stackpole, OF Eugene. Is
now visiting her sister, Mrs. r. r.
Randolph.
Mrs L. w Smith went to Grants
rass Monday.
Mrs. Edward Bagley arrived from
Portland Monday to visit her moth
er Mrs, O. r Mccormick.
Mr. Daniels, Of Three Pines, was
seen OF our streets Sunday.
Mrs. Elllff returned to her home
In Glendale Tuesday, after spending
some time with her sister, Mrs c.
Sexton, who has been very m.
We are soon to have some I'm
provements on our depot, something
greatly needed.
j. Parsons made business trlp to
Grants Pass last week.
Miss Dana Sexton spent Saturday
and Sunday visiting in Grants Pass
D. G. Hall, Of San Diego, Cal. ar
rived In Hugo Sunday to look after
his ranch and visit at the home OF
MT and Mrs. A. r. Martin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
MISSOURI FLAT

A. w. Guthrie and family left
Tuesday for Winnebucca, Nevada.
They are going via San Francisco,
and at Napa Mrs, Guthrie will stop
to visit her sister, who will later ac-
company her on to Nevada. Mr..
Guthrie will 90 direct to Winnemuc-
ca.
Quite a number of the Missouri
Flat people witnessed the Applegate-
Murphy ball game, at Applegate
Sunday. The Murphy boys trotted
around the diamond at a 10 to 2
pace.
Chas. Basye and daughters, Zepha
and Cora, were here Sunday from
Jacksonville visiting L. c. Basye and
Mrs. j. T. Cook and family.
Gladys Cousino, of Grants Pass,
visited relatives here Saturday and
Sunday.
School was out here last Friday
and now the children are enjoying a
vacation.
Not So many sold out as was ex-
pected, at least, no one here got any
second payment on their places and
VIII now be content to stay "at
home"
Wood Jeter is working on the
o'Brien ditch above Applegate.
George swlnney completed his con-
tract on the Laurel Grove ditch and
also the flume across Williams Creek
Thursday and now has a full head
OF water In that and the north side
ditch.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Woodbridge
were In Grants Pass Tuesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
LOCAL FIRM WILL CONTINUE
VALUABLE AGENCY.

C. H. Demaray of this city has
just closed a deal whereby he will
continue to be agent of ZEMO-
the well known remedy for Eczema,
Dandruff,and all disease of the skin
and scalp.
The extraordinary leap that this
clean liquid external treatment for
skin affections has made into public
favor in the last few years proves
its wonderful curative properties and
makes it indeed a valuable addition
to the fine stock of remedial agents
carried by the c. H. Demaray Drug
Store.
They have a limited supply of sam
pies, one of which will be given free
to any skin sufferer who wishes to
test the merit of the medicine. A
booklet How To Preserve The
Skin" will also be given to those in
terested.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05

Office stationery and all kinds Of
Job printing at The Courier Job
print shop.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
hnrninr Mil Delays No. 10

Southern Pacific train No. ~
southbound, scheduled to arrive IN
Grants Pass at 1912 p. m. Saturday
reached here Sunday morning at .
o'clock, having been delayed at
Leona, a sawmill town 20 miles north
of Roseburg, on account Of $7O,-
600 mill fire which occurred late
Saturday night, Upon reaching
Leona the heat was SO intense from
the burning buildings and lumber
piles that the train was unable to
pass. Millions of feet of lumber and
the entire plant, owned by Portland
parties, was destroyed, with many
smaller buildings and residences.
The town was without fire protec-
ton and narrowly escaped being
wiped out entirely. Passengers on
No. 10 gave graphic description OF
the conflagration, which on account
of its extent was spectacular In the
extreme.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
SELMA ITEMS

George Anderson was in Selma Fri
day. He has sold his place on the
Illinois River at the mouth Of
Roncheree Greek to Mr.. weslby.
H E. chrIsty has purchased a six.
inch pump and has moved his saw
mill, engine and boiler out on the
creek and is preparing to lrrigate
this summer, The capacity Of the
pump Is about TOO gallons per min
ute He has fine tract OF land
when he gets water on It.
William Neil, who sold his mine on
Josephine Creek last fall, started
down the river Thursday with his
pack stock In search Of another mine.
He seems TO think finding mines Is
a paying business and we guess
every one would think so II they
could sell as well as Billy did.
Mrs. oma scoval, Of Grants Pass,
came out to spend a few days with
relatives this week
Henry Hudson made a business trim
to the Pass Friday.
George Christy made business
trip down the river Friday.
The school teachers, aided by the
school children and several people Of
the nelghborhood gave an exception.
ally flne entertainment, lasting about
four hours and showing fine skin
In training at the school house Sat.
urday night, April 29th. in honor q,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
WILLIAMS ITEMS

Lincoln Savage, the county school
superintendent, was visiting the
schools on Williams last week.
Mrs. John Anderson was shaking
hands with old friends.
Misses Lizzie Lemon and Pear,
Davidson were the guests at James
Kennedy's.
Earl Topping was the guest AT
Mrs II. n. Topplng's last week
Ray Topping and While Turyey arc
busy cutting wood on the Topplng
farm.
Tom Jones and Sidney Fulton have
gone TO California.
Mrs, Edna o'Kolly's little sister
was out visiting her
Mrs. Minerva Davidson and daush.
ter Miss Pearl were the guests NJ
Mrs, c, O, Blglow's.
Mrs. Edna o'Kolly, Mrs L,zr,e
couslo and Mrs. Mary Sargent, Misses
Viola Lucas, IiEsie Lemon and
Pearl Davidson, Mr.. Lucas. Charles
Kincaid and Mr storns were all the
guests at Mr., and Mrs, Charles Rose
Charlie Davidson, our road boss ls
doing some good work In our valley
Miss Daisy Cole, the lower Wi.
Hams school teacher, went to Grants
Pass Friday
Mr., woolrIdge and Mr. sweetlnnd
were seen on Williams Creek satur.
day
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05

the last day of school, April 2Sth.
The house was crowded to even to
standing room. Everybody OF the
neighborhood was present and num-
Der of families from upper Deer
Creek and several parties from Ker-
by. All had a general good time.
c. e. Harmon, Of Loves station,
n de a business trip down the river
here Monday.
Josiah Rhoads and family, who
have been running the Enterprise
hotel at Selma for over a year, are
moving back on their place near the
Anderson ranch.
The little, three-week-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Tucker has been
very sick the past week with pneu-
monia symptoms, but seems to be
better at present.
Mrs. Oma Scoval, Of Grants Pass,
spent Sunday night with her sister
in-law, Mrs S. e. Chastain, of Selma.
Owing to the Higgins gold strike
and several others In the vicinity,
the trail is lined with prospectors
and everything looks like lively
summer down the river.
It Is reported that the Naucke
place on McMullen Creek was sold
and George Winner, who has been
running It will give possession be-
fore long.
]. e. Edds made a trip down on
Rogue river Sunday after some ma
Ben Carlyle and mother, of McMul- /
len Creek, spent Sunday with ]. T.
Of Squaw Creek.
Mr.. Mattlson, of Galice, and an
other gentleman are spending a few
lays down In the mining district Of
he Chetco this week.
Jack Shade was In Selma Tuesday
lfter supplies for the lower country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
49, ~
= COUNTY NEWS. \
\ \ \ \ ~ ~ y \ ~ ++%|%
wooDvnLE ITEMS

The ladies of Woodyille have put
In an ice cream parlor In connection
with their reading room and so far
1t has proven decided success. The
ladies' hope to have the travelling H.
brary here by Wednesday and then It
will be open to the public on Wed
nesday afternoon and Saturday af-
ternoon and evening.
j. w. Jacobs has gone to Medford
to assist in the II. G. Kentner Co. g
sale there.
j. Hammersley, Of Gold Hill, has
his printing office located here now
and viii be ready to publish the
WoodviIle paper next week.
Rev. M. y. Coen was a Medford
visitor on Saturday.
Mrs. John Hills and children re-
turned Monday from weeks vis-
II to their ranch on Evans Creek
A Rebekah lodge was installed In
Woodvllle last Saturday. About so
visiting Rebekahs were present and
70 ladies Joined the lodge here The
lodge was Instituted IN the afternoon.
and the Odd Fellow lodge also held
exercises in the afternoon. At 6
O'clock a banquet was given To ALI
visitors.
Mrs. DR.. Chisholm spent Monday
and Tuesday In Gold Hill visiting
friends.
Sam Matthews Is building a lum-
Der shed across the track and will
put In a lumber yard as soon az II
Is completed.
The Improvement club will hold It's
regular business meeting next We'd
nesday at the home OF Mrs. James
Herr.
Mrs. Duffield and Mrs. Lance, OF
Medford, daughters OF Mrs. Charles
seamore, spent Saturday and Sunday
In Woodville.
Sam Sandry was a Medford Wis.
itor on Friday.
Dr. Findley and family, of Grants
Pass, autoed to WoodvllIe on Sun
Gay and called at the home of J.
Hair.
Mrs. James Herr was n Grants
Pass visitor last Saturday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05
MRS. WEIDMAN DIES
OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE

In the death of Mrs. Rose Weld
man Saturday evening, April 20,
1911, Grants Pass losses a mostly
highly esteemed pioneer. Death was
caused from Bright's disease, which
claimed her as its victim in the sixty
third year of her life.
Twenty-Five years ago Mrs. Weld
man engaged In the millinery busi-
ness in this city and continued for
twelve years, selling out and taking
a much needed rest from business
cares. Two years ago she again went
into business, taking charge of the
Chapeau on Sixth street, conducting
this establishment up to two months
ago, when she gave up the business
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-05-05

Miss Nina Summer was the guest
OF Misses Elsie and May Tetherow.
Harve sparlin has returned from
California, where he went to work in
a mine.
Mr.. Bristow was the guest at Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Cougle's Friday.
Frank Bryant went to Grants Pass
Monday.
Tom Wilkinson and family went to
Grants Pass Saturday, returning
Sunday.
Miss Bertha Miller is quite Ill.
Preaching services were held at
the Baptist church Sunday by Rev
Mckee, a missionary. He also Wis
tied the lower Williams school.
A big dance Is going to be given
ct the public hall May 6.
A dance was given at Frank LIE
Roy's home Saturday night.