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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-12

of his unusually large stock OF hol-
iday goods and, in consequence, feels
in good spirits over conditions Of
trade.
Mrs. Robertson, wife OF the post
master, who has been on protract-
ed absence, visiting with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. ]. A. Lowden at Centraiia.
Washington, has recently returned.
Her Homecoming was anticipated by
a large coterie of friends who gath
cred at her home to welcome her.
Mrs. Marion Griffith, proprietor of
the Thirteen Mile house, is doing a
good business, receiving a large and
we'll merited patronage as she is a
hospitable hostess and fine caterer.
The Misses Ramsey have been
spending the season at the winter re-
sorts of California, Social reports
from there indicate that they are hav-
ing a very enjoyable time.
Among the Miners.
Slate creek mining shows healthy
condition. The Buckeye company, an
Ohio corporation, is busy. W. A.
Ramsey is preparing to start into
active operations on the Arlington
mine. He has opened two new ledges
that prospect good. The 7. X. Muir
ray prospects adjacent are equally
as favorable and w. A. McElroy, man
ager and secretary of the Queen Gold
and Copper Mining & Smelling COM
pany, gives out favorable reports
concerning both the operations and
findings in this very deserving prop
erty. all of which go to show that
Slate creek is on the mining map.
Successful School.
Our academy, presided over by
Miss A. Thompson, after a successful
session, closed for the holidays. Miss
Thompson lives at Canyonville, Ore,
and spent the holidays visiting with
her parents. Before going she enter
tained the student body with a
Christmas tree upon which each men,
ber was remembered. There were
exercises as well, participated in by
pupils of the school. The teacher
opened the exercises by few ap-
propriate words, of thanks to the
parents for their cooperation as well
as of praise to the students for their
interest and diligence and well-earn-
ed progress. She hoped the inter-
mediate recess would be enjoyed by
all and even then was anticipating
and anxious to return for the open
ing session. The exercises were
nightly enjoyed by the patrons OF
the school and consisted of decla-
nations, dialogues, a charade and
tableaux vivant. Music was furnish
ed by Mrs. Adam Cart. The official
school board spoke in the highest
terms of praise commendatory OF
Miss Thompsons efficiency as
teacher, and as she is popular with
her pupils, they but reflect the SEN
timent of their parents, the conse-
quence Of which is that the school
is a success.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-12

Asked for an expression as to his
plans regarding the affairs Of the
Grants Pass & Rogue River Railroad
company and the Rogue River Town
site company, Receiver John c. Jen-
klns today wrote the following sign
cd article for The Courier;
To the Editor Of the Courier:
Sir Having been appointed by
the circuit court OF MultnomaR coun-
ty receiver Of the properties Of the
Grants Pass 4 Rogue River Railroad
company and its allied corporations,
and there having been numerous re-
quests from persons interested for a
statement Of the policy Of the receiv-
er, kindly permit me to say to all such
persons through the columns of your
paper that in so far as a receiver
can have policy, the policy of this
receiver will be TO conserve the prop
critics OF these corporations.
The idea seems to be prevalent that
when an enterprise has so far failed
that Il passes into the hand OF a re-
ceiver II has gone beyond all hope,
and the assets are soon dissipated. In
this case, however the persons hav-
ing the greatest interests In these
enterprises have hopes Of being able
to re-organize and finance them In a
very short time. and the receiver will
do all he possibly can to keep down
tho expenses ot the receivershlp and
will try to keep the property togeth-
er and conserve It in the interest OF
all concerned
Nothing will be sold or disposed Of
without an order Of the court.
There is at present no cash in the
hands Of the receiver. but there are
certain subscriptions 70 the capital
stock upon which percentages are
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RECEIVERSHIP
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cause II is not a forgone conclusion
that the subscriptions will be asked
or that the court will order the pay
ment made If they are asked for.
though 1t looks today that the sub
seribers will have to pay or fight.
The Courier makes this statement
on the strength OF statement made
this morning by Receiver John G.
jenkins of Portland, who is here on
appointment OF the Multnomah cir
cult court.
Another fact is that this subscrip-
tion money. If collected. will go to
pay % expenses OF the receiyership.
CD preferred labor claims, (3) cred
itors In general, and the stockholders
interests will be fourth or last on the
list. Hence the stockholders may not
realize anything.
Yet on the other hand, there exists
strong probability today that the
fnanciers who are seeking TO pur-
chase may consummate the deal and
the road be built. That there is
deal on is known to most people here
abouts. Asked who these parties are
who are negotiating for the road Re-
ceiyer Jenkins said, well you can
say they are Chicago parties" Good
guessers about town believe they
know what is meant by Chicago
parties"
Mr. Jenkins stated this morning
that he has not yet made an appraise-
ment of the company property here,
but added that he will make a gen.
eral estimate and report the same
To the court at Portland. He said
he hoped to be able to do this In 10
days, more or less.
AS to the amount Of labor claims
against the company the receiver
stated that he thought they would
amount to $4,000 or $1,000, but how
much Of this was preferred he could
not say at this time; 1t depends, he
said, on when they accrued.
There is bona fide deal on by
which the road may pass into the
hands of new people financially able
to take II up and complete IT," said
attorney OF Grants Pass, who is
familiar with affairs OF the company.
He continued, Now, II too much dust
and trouble is not kicked up these
people will buy, but everybody knows
that capital everywhere and at all
times is skittish, and does not want
to take over trouble In this or any
other community. Now my belief is
that II this whole matter will move
along harmoniously the new people
will buy and complete the road"
One of the heaviest creditors OF the
company is a Portland firm which fur
nished the timbers that went into
the trestle across Rogue river. The
bill was about $4,000 and has not
been paid.
There seems to be some question as
to the ownership of the "0ne Spot"
the little locomotive that dtd snort
some, but snorts no more, as It is
now standing silent and cold. 1t
was supposed that this locomotive
was an asset OF the company, but 1t
was stated in certain quarters this
morning that the belief is that Riggs
owns the engine, or has sufficient
claim on it to make 1t questionable
asset of the company II this is true
1t removes quite chunk from the
visible assets.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-12
WONDER ITEMS.
The closing OF the year has shown

The closing OF the year has shown
a prosperous season for. this district
Lumber and lumber milling interests
have made a large OUTPUT at pre-
vailing profitable prices and a,steady
demand for the manufactured article,
besides the large payrolls, adding to
the local prosperity by reason of this
industry.
Mercantile business has been ex-
ceptionally good because of the lar
ger ingress of labor in mining, farm
ing and numbering requiring the
handling of more goods than ever be-
fore and Mr.. Robertson, chairman of
our local Commercial club, is author
ity for the statement that collections
have been more satisfactory than u.s.
ual.
Our vacant lands are rapidly filling
mp with homeseekers. Cultivation of
the soil is in evidence on all sides and
thrift and prosperity can but be a
prophecy of the future.
The impetus given the mining in
dustry by recent fortunate and pro-
fitable strikes has been a strong
factor in increasing the reputation of
this place as a mining distributing
center.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-12
In Social Circles.

The social season has been unusu-
ally active and pleasant. Entertain
ing parties have been numerous and
enjoyable, in which music, song and
dancing were concomitant features,
evidencing the fact that our people
are hospitable and social. One of
the most notable recent events was
the social given at the Loves Station
hostelry by Mr. and Mrs. Harmon.
The reception hall, parlors and din
ing room were appropriately festoon-
ed with elaborate displays of holly,
ferns and chrysanthemums, showing
exquisite taste on the part of the
hostess. The attendance was large,
with guests, both local and from
Selma and the Applegate. A prom
enade led by their lovely daughter,
Miss Lois, was the opening feature
OF the evening dance; the sweet
strains of music. graceful waltzing
and beautiful festoons OF autumnal
flowers combined to make a delight
full scene and an enjoyable occasion
remarked upon by all present. Lunch
was served at midnight. the dispers-
ing hour OF the guests, who were loud
in expression of their praise and COM
pliment for the entertainment
Our congenial merchant and post
master, J. V Robertson, has disposed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-06
CALHOUN FARMERS UNION

Thornton, Ark July 5.-Camoun County Farmers UniGn held their an nual meeting with Providence Local yesterday and gave bal becue to a large conccurse of people. At the.r annual business meeting ill the after noon T. B. Pierce was elected presi- dent, R. L. LightToot, vice president; J. D. Ellis, secretary, and James Easterlain, leg slativa' committeeman T. B. Pierce and R. L. Lightfoot were elected delegates to the state meeting at Monticello in August. Among ether resolutions passed wats one thought to be of considerable importance, pc titioning the president to withdraw from priva.e entry or acquisition all lands Cn which deposits of potash and phosphatss and other natural fertlliz- ing materials are known to exist. and to have these natural deposits deVel- cped by the government or under government supervision, with the end in view that the farmers of America may secule natural fertilizers at m h. mum cost.
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SLIPPED BOOZE IN COFFINS

F@rt smith, July s-YestlTday the local United States maishal's s GT.lce was busily engaged in summonlng Witnesses to go to Muskogee, Okla, next Saturday, in d case before the United States commissioner, in which l.. $. Billings of r5a city IS charned with attempting to induce liauor into the Indian country in violation of Federal law, for which the penalty is confinement in the pen tentiary, Three weeks ago the F'ott Smith marshals captured two collins which had been billed from this city to The Creek Undertaking Company" at Muskogee. The collins were found i contain ten o-gallon kegs of wh;s- key. Tuesday the Muskogee officers arrested Billings for the attempted shipment. It s alleged that Billings is wanted by 1ae Fort Smith Caslet Company for prosecution under the State law cn the charge of forging the namel of uhat company to the shipping bill.
 The government is vigorously at tempting to check the illegal flow of liquor inio the prohibited terr: tory and holding the railroads to a choice of cooperation or prosecution as obtecors of the illegal traffic.
 Federal Judge Frank Yoummans has issued Warming that all pe sora hereafter convicted of attempting to
 introduce liquor into the Indian country will be given the penitentiary sentence.
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young ladies for Denver Col, to spend several weeks.
 MT and Ms. w. P Tomme, chief clerk in the office of Superintendent of Motive Power T. E. Adams, has re- turned from his vacation of two weeks. In the short space of time they were gone they visited Chicago, Cine einnati, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
 Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Byrd, and daughttr, Dorc. hy, will leave today for St. Louis and Chicago, where they will remain until August 1. Mrs. Byrd and daugatcr will return from Chicago to St. Louis overland in the r automobile which is now in Chicago for repairs. Fern McElhenny their chaffeur, will go l5 Chicago to take charge of their car.
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LOOK HERE FOR IT.
Many Pine Bluff Readers Will be
 Interested.

When people read about the cures made by q medicine endorsed from far away, is it surprising that they wonder if the statements arc true? But when they read of cases right heie at home, positive proof is with i'll their reach, for close Investigation is an easy matter. Read Pine Bluff endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills.
 F. P King, all Oak street, Pine Bluff, Ark, says: Ny experience with Doan's Kidney Pills has con- vinced me that they are remedy of merit. 1 had lame and aching back and my kidneys did not do their work as they should. Doan's Kidney Pills corrected these difficulties and toned up my entire system.a
 If your back aeaes-if your kidneys bother you, don't simply ask for kidney Temedy-ask distinctly for Doan's kidney Pills, the same that MT. King had--the remedy backed y home testimony 50c all stores. Foster-Mlburn Co, Props, Buffalo, \. Y.
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Strike of Dockmen
 Caused Serious Riots
Nearly All of the Ports of France Will
 Be Tied UD SOOE.


 Havre, July 5.-The strike of sea- men and dock laborers, which is spreading rapidly throughout France, brought about serious rioting here yesterday evening A number of strikers took possession of local steamer. When they were driven off by the police they gathered again at the docks and met the police and a detachment of infantry with showers of stones, bricks and other missiles.
 Many of the soldiers and police were injured. The strikers were fi- nally forced to retire, but retreated slowly, erecting tarricades in many of the streets. They broke all the win dows in the two principal police stat ions of the city. Among the ring lead CTS of the strikers were several excit- ed women wearing flaming red sashes Military endorsements arrived here this morning from Rouen
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COTTON PLANTERS
 WOULD ORGANIZE
Anxious to Cooperate With Agricul. tural Department in Bettcr-
 ing Market Conditions.

Washington, July 5.-That the cot ton planters of the South are anxious to cooperate with the Department of Agriculture in the efforts of the gov ernment to introduce better methods of handling and marketing cotton, is the report brought to Secretary Will son by Charles J Brand and w. A. Sherman, who have returned from an extended reconnaissance trip through the South and Southwest.
 "The great weakness of the cotton growing interests said Mir. Brand, 'is their lack of organization in units of sufficient size to enable them to furn- ish even running bales in commercial quantities. It is hoped to overcome this difficulty through the organiza- all of whose members will grow uni. form variety of cotton, which investi- gations of the department have shown best adapted to their condition. The department cOntemplates actual dem- onstrations in handling and marketing ill the most direct manner practicable.
 "The New England and Southern spinning interests have expressed their interest in their new work. In the Imperial Valley of California, where cotton has been grown com mercially only for three years, the growers already have organized. Sim liar organizations are getting togeth- CT in other states.''
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SOCIETY
Young Peoples League

i The Local Young Peoples League of this state met in this city Thurs day, July i. It was attended by dele gates from different parts of the state An enjoyable meeting was held at the Lutheran Church, and the main topic for discussion was "Hospice Work
 C. H. Ahrens entertained the dele gates with a social in the evening at his home and about twenty-five dele gates were present. Electric lights were placed all over the lawn and the colors of the League, gold and blue, were much in evidence The recep- tion room was beautifully decorated ill the colors of the local society, pur- pie and lavender. The dining room was very beautiful, being decorated in the national colors, red, white and blue. Several beautiful vocal and in- strumental selections were rendered, which were much enjoyed. Misses Edith Foster and Lena Webber served punch throughout the evening.
 at Ulm on Labor Day, where gen. eral good time is expected
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Party For Mrs. Sparrow.

Alr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown. of No 1908 West Seventh Avenue, entertain ed wita a party last evening in honor of Mrs N. H. Sparrow, of PaTsons Kansas. The evening was spent pleas ant,y, and delightful refreshments were served. Among these presen were Msdams Bladther.ck, Ernest Enbeck, Brown, Mentz, Crane, Scull Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown. Misses Blance Hunter and Dorthy ErnesN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-06
WANTS COLONEL
 TO SHOW HIS HAND
LAFOLLETTE SAYS ROOSEVELT REFUSES TO TELL WHERE HE
 GOT HIS CAMPAIGN FUND
Steel Trust and Harvester Trust, Says Wisconsin Senator, Furnish
 ed the Coin.

La Crosse, Wis. July 5.--United Statest Senator LaFollette, ill print ed article today, asks Colonel Roose- velt for the second time to publish his expense account or else a "candid statement of his reasons for thus spurning one of the basic principles of public morality and political decen- cy. When LaFollette made public a statement of his campaign receipts during the Ohio primary cantes, he called on Roosevelt to do likewise. There has been no response. LaFol- lette says in part:
 Big business with big money de- rived from unfair privileges is ever n politics and is ever ready to place it's funds back of a likely winner, who is either subservient in the sense that chisel is subservient to the hands o fthe carpenter, or serviceable to the extent that he is harmless in per formance.
 oPCNidi pIlNlicSc Dulo IIlOIcy IltO political campaigns by way of invest ment. From such investment it de- mands substantial rewards. It is to protect the public interet from re- wards such as these conceived in tWi-
 light and consummated in secret, that the people demand publicity of campaign contributions.
 "Theodore Roosevelt entered the contest for presidential nomination as a progressive He made a strenuous fight for votes and a noisy scramble for Southern delegates, on the ground that he represented progressive doc Urine. In this fight he had the back ing of the steel trust and the 'har- vester trust Financial giants like Perkins, Hanna and Munsey contrib uted to his cause. His campaign was characterized by riotious expendi- ture of money. Yet he has made no public accounting. He has not taken the American people into his confi- dence. He has ignored the progress sive principle of publicity"
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 ! BRIEF MENTION | | .
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Mrs. s. Langsworthy left yesterday morning for Monticello.
 T. J. Collier, of Altheimer, was a business visitor in the city yesterday
 J. H. Gillespie left on business trip for Sherrill yesterday afternoon
 c. A. Troupe 'has returned from Ft. Wcrth where he went on busi- ness.
 Mrs. Walter Butter returned Thursday afternoon from a vist to friends in Redfield.
 pr. William Cruther and F. M Roane have returned from a fishing trip on White River.
 Mrs. B. H. Gallagher and daughter Miss Dorothy, are visiting relatives and friends at Stuttgart
 Leslie Sparks, of McG'5'hee, fCrmer- ly of this city, spent the Fourth here with relatives and friends.
 Mir. kirschman will leave tomorrow for New York City. where he will visit his parents fer two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. T. J. Copeland, left recently for Central Louisiana, where ,hey will make their home.
 Mrs. Adams, of Springfield, Mo-, who has been visiting MT. snd Mrs. George, Wood, has returned home.
 Handy Balraque, of Altheimer. con- statra' of Plum Bayou township, was in the city yesterday on business.
 R. s. Cherry and daughter, hft yesterday morning for Sherrill, where they will spend the day with friends.
 Miss Lola Eason, formely of this city, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Brown- lee, of No. 100 East Second avenue.
 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tom Parham left yesterday afternoon for Altheimer on legal business trip.
 Miss Mi.dren Hancock has retui ned from Little Rock wherle she has been visiting relatives for several months.
 Mrs. J. c. Reno will return next week from months visit to Dallas, Fort Worth and Mineral Wells, Tex as.
 Miss Elizabeth Daniels, of Monti- cello. arrived in the city last Wednss-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-06

cards were passed by little Misses Frances and Virginia Winters. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The library was done i'll sweet peas and nasturtiums, and the hall in cannas and ferns, carrying out the color scheme of yellow. At tie close of the afternoon a delight tul tWo-course luncheon was served. Every one present declared Miss Win ters an ideal hostess. Those invited were Misses Elizabeth Daniels of Mon ticello; Irma Scott, of Stuttgart; Hell en Adams, Ellice Breathwit, Jennie May Langston, Stella Hummer, Mamie Byrd, Bernice Whitelaw, Clifton Gam mill, Sula Dalrymple, Jessie Williams, Clyde Dixon, Mary Atkinson, Jemmie Lloyd, Virginia Mills, Sarah Hudson, Jessie Few, Ruth Simpson, Charlie White of Stuttgart; Frances Win ters, of Star City; Edith Foster, Theo- la Simmons, Katherine Montgomery, Francis Cherry, Virginia Winters. of Star City; Anna Mills, of Little Rock; Juliet Cranberry, lone Farrar, Annie May Wilson, Henrietta Brewster, Clara Langford, Evelyn Perdue, Ruth Owen, Florence Brewster, Lota V. Orton, Mary Fox, Mary Sorrells, Anna Maul Grace Patton, Lola E. Ezell and Etta Winters.
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Miss Winters Entertains.

Miss Etta Winters entertained a number of her young friends yester- day afternoon at 3:30 with reception complimentary to her guest, Miss Elizabeth Daniels, of Monticello. The afternoon was most enjoyably spent by all present. The main feature of ! amusement was an automobile TO- mance. The prize was beautiful bunch of sweet peas. The contest
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For Little Visitor.

The little six-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. o. J. Lowell, of St. Louis, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Rogerson, on South Main street, was entertained by Mrs Roger son yesterday afternoon with party. A peanut hunt was the chief form of amusement. After the game delight full refreshments were served, and all spent delightful afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-06

tie Miss Annie May Reinberger, who will entertain a number of her young friends this afternoon, from 5 to 6 o'clock, in honor Of Miss Celeste Rein berger, of St. Louis. The following is a copy of the invitation which have been issued:
 Come to Reinberger' $
 from to 6 To Meet a Little St. Louis Miss.
 July 9th. BOA Main.
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Dance on Steamer

Another we'll attended dance was given by the young society men on the Steamer J. Frank Hicks las's nFa,lt The steamer left the landil g about 9 o'clock and returned after oI; the evening. Dr. o. D. Camp bell lead the German.
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Picnic at Atkins Lake.

One of the most enjoyable picnics of the year took place at Atkins Lake Thursday, July 4th Rev. and Mrs Roland, of the Carr Memorial church, headed the picnicers. They left here Thursday morning with a merry crowd loaded down with picnic bas- kets filled with refreshments. Among those who went were MT. and Mrs J. w. Duckett and family, Mr. and Mrs ". R. Barricklaw and family, Mrs C. E. YoweH and children, MT. and Mrs W. A. Kentz and family, John Walton, Miss Callicut. Miss Hattie May Martin and Ben Lee
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Miss Black HOnGree

Miss Mildred Black of Parag gould, 'n'will be the honoree at party of Miss HenSie' Wilkins. who will entertain x "a. number of her young friends Tues day afternoon, July 9, at o'clock, al her home on West Fourth Avenue .gBridses will be featured.
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 For Miss Mckay

Mrs. J. NJ. Cook, will entertain a few of her young friends w.th an in \ street this ev ming, omplmentary to Fasher guest. Miss Mckay, of Ohio.