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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOMED.

1t is announced in the public press
that the four Russian emissaries who
have been touring the Willamette
and the Rogue valleys seraching for
land" have purchased tract near
Albany, and the fact is advanced as
an argument in favor of the northern
valley.
AS a matter of fact the four ad-
vance agents of the colony that con-
templates coming from the frozen
north did not come into the Rogue
valley, and so far as is known no ef-
fort was ever made to bring them
here. This is not to discredit the
Albany country that has attracted
the new settlers, but 1t is unfair to
say that the prospectors selecteu
one district in preference to another
when the claims of the one were
never investigated, and no compari-
son Of the two was ever attempted.
The people from the north are well
coined, and they will find that Sc
lection made anywhere in the state
Of Oregon is a good selection, though
there are Of course individual differ
ences OF opinion as to which might
be absolutely the best.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
adopted. To this end a general sur

adopted. To this end general sur
yey of the roads OF the county should
be made by a competent engineer,
and every dollar expended could then
be toward the working out Of a pre-
determined plan, and the county
court would at all times have work
ing plans before them. The charac-
ter and cost Of each mile could be
worked out as railroad builders de-
termine cost, and money would not
be blindly expended. Debt for road
building. where there is value re-
eeiyed for the debt incurred. need
frighten no one. 1t is the best in
yestment that can possibly be made.
There is coming more and more
the demand that the roads over
which the heaviest traffic prevails be
made OF hard surface pavement. The
cost Of this is not greatly more than
the less permanent kinds, and it adds
to the comfort and pleasure and to
the ultimate profit of the community
as no other road can. Bonding to
build the main roads of the county Of
hard surface pavement is meeting
with public approval. But first the
county should work out plan that
meets the greatest general approval
and work always toward that plan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
ROGUE VALLEY CANNERY.

The cannery company is making
progress, and has announced a def
mite policy for the present season,
though the plans are not yet ma
tured. 1t is proposed, however, to
equip and maintain the cannery this
season to handle all the tomatoes
and pears that come to it, and an ef-
fort is now being made to have the
paintings OF tomatoes as large as
possible. 1t will require less time
and less capital to stay by these pro-
ducts and not dabble this season in
various lines of which but small
crops could be grown, so equipment
will probably not be installed to can
other vegetables and berries till an
other season. 1t is probable, how
ever, that apples will be canned af-
ter the pear season.
The paintings of tomatoes are
very large, and the cannery associa-
tlon has provided many tomato
plants for those who had not already
made provision. A shipment of 81
900 was received Tuesday, and other
shipments will follow, in addition to
the many thousands of plants that
we're available locally. The COM
pany is anxious that the entire crop
be handled through 1t, though the
shipping tomatoes will be sent north
as long as the market justifies. In
taking up this branch of the market
Ing problem, the cannery manager
is to find the best markets for the
surplus tomatoes, it is believed that
the cannery will later take up the
marketing question in a much larger
sense, and that all the fruits and
vegetables of the stockholders will
find market through the common
source.
The details of the cannery situa-
ton have not been entirely settled,
and the directors are not yet ready
to announce whether It will be the
purpose OF the company to take over
the old plant or make other provis-
ion for this season.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
THIEF TAKES CLOTHING
PROVIDED FOR SUICIDE

SAN PEDRO, Cal. May Is
Staring eyes of a corpse and the
CHASTITY atmosphere of an undertak-
ing establishment here failed to af-
feet a hardy thief who is at large to-
day, clad in the sombre black suit
that had been provided for the dead
man and a hat that formerly be-
longed to a suicide. To find his way
about the death room. the thief un-
screwed an electric light bulb that
hung over the face Of the corpse and
carried it to another connection In
far corner Of the room. Even the
new underclothing provided for the
deceased was stolen.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
UNRUH WITNESS IN
LOS ANGELES BUNCO CASE

LOS ANGELES, May 15.-Testi-
mony of H. A. Unruh, who, as It's ex-
ecutor, doubled the Lucky" Bald
win fortune, is entered today in the
records of Lee Rial, alleged to have
fieeced G. p. Friesz of $1,000 in a
fake pool room game. Unruh testi-
fed that a private telegraph line was
maintained to the Oakford hotel,
Arcadia, a portion of the Baldwin es-
tate, but denied that the defendant
or any of his assistants had used II.
The trial was delayed yesterday
pending the arrival here Of other
witnesses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, A PUBLIC
NECESSITY.
terests.

Any consideration of a public IL
brary project is complimentary to a
community showing, as it does,
sense of civic responsibility and a
lesire for future progress which are
commendable, writes Chalmers Had
ley. No town can hope to live up
to its greatest possibilities without a
lubic library, and none with a sin
cere desire need be denied the bless
lngs which result from such an insti-
tuition.
There are few communities which
would not provide for a public Ii
brary, if its advantages were appre-
ciated, for it is a remedy for many
Ills and is all-embracing in its scope
1t yitalizes school work, ana receiv-
ing the pupil from the school, the IL
brary continues his education
throughout life 1t is a home mis-
sionary sending its messengers, the
books, into every shop and home
With true missionary zeal, it not only
sends help, but opens its doors to
every man woman and child. In
most towns, there are scores of
young men and boys whose evenings
are spent in loafing about the streets,
and to these the library offers an at
tractive meeting place, where the
time may be spent with jolly. wise
friends in the books. The library
substitutes better for poorer read
ing, and provides story hours for the
children who are eager to hear be-
fore they are able to read. 1t also
increases the earning capacity of
people, by supplying information and
advice on the work they are doing.
Increased taxation is one of the
greatest hindrances to the opening of
public library, but any institution
which enriches and uplifts the lives
OF the people is the greatest econ
omy Any attempt to conduct civic
Affairs without a reasonable expen-
dture Of money for such influences
Is the grossest extravaganza. No
economy results from ignorance and
vice, and the public library has long
since established Its claim as one OF
the most potent remedies for such
conditions.
II is no exaggeration to state that
every dollar expended for library
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
The Chanaina Death Rate.

The last generation has progressed
remarkably in saving the babies, but
has let the middle aged people die.
Below the age of ten the death rate
has been diminishing. Above the age
Of forty the death rate has been in
creasing, at least in America. No in
crease is reported from Europe.
Intemperance in eating, drinking and
working especially working, is the
most probable explanation of this pc
cular and unfortunate mortality.
The nation has made great advances
in community hygiene. 1t is time the
people begun to advance a little in
personal hygiene. Chicago Journal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
MAYOR SMITH TELLS OF RAIL
ROAD SITUATION.

DR.. j. r. Reddy and Mayor Robert
G. Smith, who have been in San Fran
cisco for the past week on business
connected with the financing Of the
Grants Pass-Crescent City railroad,
returned home Sunday evening, filled
with optimism and firm in the belief
that the road will soon be built to the
coast. Regarding the present rail
road situation Mayor Smith gave the
Courier the following statement
After spending week with
Franklin Helm in San Francisco. am
satisfied he and his associates will
undoubtedly build a railroad from
here to Crescent city ana commence
work at an early date Somo of
those Interested viii be here this
week. Tho construction and railroad
companies have been organized and
the financial arrangements practical
ly settled.
Il went to San Francisco to make
a personal Investigation and found
MIR Helm TO be- a man whose business
associates extend beyond the United
States TO England and France, MIR
Helm and his associates will not only
build the railroad but will be able
to take hold OF and interest others In
any industry that can bo carried on
In this country. They have already
become interested in copper mining
and will soon have in this county the
worlds best mining equipment TO
make a thorough Investigation l
don't know that any man ever came
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1913.
THE sIsKIYoU ROAD.

Southern Oregon is alive to the
Pacific Highway situation, and II the
districts trayersed by that thorough
fare to the north will do their duty
as well as will this section, there
will be no more agitation for the
changing OF the route TO the east
side OF the Cascade mountains. Jose
phine county has already done ex-
cellent work upon the road, and the
fifty or sixty miles OF the Highway
in this county have been put in ex-
celent repair. But the county is not
going to stop the good work, and
while the grades have been reduced
and the roadway made firm and
smooth, plans are now In mind to
macadam the roadway from the
Jackson to the Douglas county line.
Jackson county has a much harder
portion Of the road to build than has
Josephine, that part over the Siski-
you mountains being especially diff
fculty OF construction, but IL is the
portion that is largely the key to the
situation 1t is this stretch of the
road that determines the date when
the road is passabe for automobiles,
the grades being steep and the snow
late Of leaving in the spring. When
Josephine's roads are in perfect con-
dition, the road over the Siskiyous is
often impossible of travel TO solve
this situation, Jackson county's court
has authorized survey Of the Sis
kiyou road, and proposes to reduce
the grades and commence the con
struction OF permanent highway
that will not be a menace to travel
over the most scenic part of the Pa
cidc Highway. The road through the
Siskiyous is travelled largely by ,he
through traffic, and 1t would seem
proper that the two states of Oregon
and California should not throw the
burden Of building the road upon the
individual counties in which It hap
pens to lie, but that It should be
built by state aid And meantime
Jackson county is commended for
the effort 1t is making to improve the
Highway 1t can do some good work
with the minimum of expense over
along the Josephine line, and this
will greatly facilitate travel between
the cities OF the Rogue valley
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
BRANDING DAIRY BUTTER.

The Oregon state dairy and food
commissioner has just issued regula-
tions for the branding Of the butter
product of creameries and dairies.
The statutes are strict regarding
this, and it is well for the butter
maker to bear them well in mind.
The law requires that the creamery
product be branded with name and
address of the maker, but dairy but
ter need have only the net weight
branded upon it, thus making It
practically impossible to trace the
manufacturer in case of complaint
as to the quality OF the product or of
short weight To cover this omis-
sion from the statute, Commissioner
Mickle has formulated the following
ruling for the marking OF dairy
made butter:
An dairy butter offered or ex-
posed for sale will be considered
misbranded II it does rot have plain
ly marked on each roll or square the
words, Dairy Butter, 16 ounces
full weight or 80 ounces full
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
HIS FACIAL FOLIAGE.
Its Fate When Living UP to Its Dignity
Was Suggested.

There is a comic artist on a New
York paper who used to drink little
too much and little too often. Also
he wore a heavy brown beard OF which
be was very proud.
One morning he came to the office,
showing signs Of indiscretons the
night before. His managing editor en-
deavored to appeal to his better 1udg-
ment
"Old man." he said seriously. you're
too old and too smart to be doing this
sort Of thing. It might be all right for
a lot of smooth faced kids to spend
the night over a bar, but you ought to
remember that you're no longer Kid.
You ought 10 try to live up to the dig
nity Of that beard of yours"
This last suggestion seemed to throw
the culprit into a brown study. He re-
tired to his corner Of the art room to
think il over. In a few minutes he
put on his hat and coat and slipped
out and he didn't come back for two
weeks either But within an hour aft
er his departure the managing editor
heard from him A messenger boy
brought in a pasteboard box such as
florists use to pack flowers in. The
managing editor cut the wrappings
and opened the box.
There was nothing inside except a
heavy brown beard. which had been
newly sheared off the owners face
with one lone rosebud reposing in the
center of it.-Philadelphla Saturday
Evening Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
JOSEPHINE ROAD BUILDING.

The spending OF the public funds
for good roads is an investment that
pays continuous and heavy diy!-
dends. 1t is an expenditure of the
public money also that was aptly il
Illustrated by President Kroh whel
he said that it was simply the TAX
ing money out OF one pocket and the
putting 1t in another. for il remained
in the community and in circulation.
There is a growing sentiment in ia
yor OF road building. but there is
likewise a demand that the building
be along more permanent lines than
has been possible at all times under
the generally accepted methods, with
less waste OF the dollars Of the tax
payer. The protests Of the past have
not been because the general public
objected to good roads, but rather
that the system was a wasteful one,
and that permanent work did not re-
suit from Il.
II has been suggested that as
preliminary TO future work In Jose
phine county a system OF road build
ing be developed, and definite plan
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

purposes is returned TO the commun-
ity ten-fold, not necessarily in dol
lars and cents, but in the more per-
manent, more valuable assets OF
greater happiness, comfort and pro-
gress Of the people. A city is the
expression of every life within its
borders. and every increase in pro-
gress and efficiency in the individual
citizen, is progress for the whole.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
An Old Time PLAYFUL Prisoner.

Over a century ago there occurred in
London what the Annual Register call
ed "a most unparalleled atrocity" 1t
was only the theft Of pocket hand
kerchief from a pocket but the circum-
stances OF the deed explain the vehe-
mence of this denunciation. Four men
were on their trial for assaulting man
in his house at Ponder's End. putting
him in fear and stealing from him, and
one Of them relieved the tedium Of the
trial. which lasted eight hours, by pick
ing the pocket of one of the turnkeys
as he stood in the dock. An official had
the presence of mind to order the res
toration OF the handkerchief and the
prisoner had enough presence Of mind
to obey with the most careless indif-
ference" but the court, we read, were
horror struck" Justice. however, pull
ed itself together sufficiently to SEN
tence all four men to death.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

The Medford Sun is authority for
the statement that the Rogue River
Public Service Corporation, the COM
pany organized by Geo. E. Sanders,
has contracted to supply 1000 horse
power of electrical current for the
Portland Beaver Cement Co., that is
to put in a 100000 plant at Gold
Hill for the manufacture of cement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
Where the Benefit Was.

Widows Daughter-Mamma, why did
you tell Mrs. Lamode that | am only
eighteen when am really twenty
four?
Wdow-Because eighteen is six
years under twenty-four. my dear.
Daughter-YeS, know. but surely |
don't need the benefit of those six
years at my age do |?
Widow-Not at all. my child. but
| do.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
BY hunger and privation, at nala, il

by hunger and privation, at Ilala, in
central Africa, May /, 1873. These
were brought down to the coast, to-
gether with his body, by his faithful
black boys" and We're published in
December. 1874.
They told of vast and farreaching
discoveries and explorations undertak-
en under almost inconceivable condi-
tions of hardship and privation. In
fact, Livingstone literally laid down
his life for his country since to his pio-
neer enterprise is largely due the fact
that SO great a part of Africa is today
colored red upon the map. London An
swerS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

weight and the name and address
of the manufacturer. ANY person
offering or exposing for sale dairy
butter not branded in compliance
with this ruling will be prosecuted
under the statutes provided for the
branding of food products"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
Looked Like Il.

The small but observant son OF a
New York travelling salesman noticed
when his father came home that he
had had front tooth filed with gold
while he was away.
Pop" said the boy. you've got
your tooth buttoned on with a collar
button, haven't youT-New York Sun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
CRESCENT CITY REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned executors that they will
sell at public auction at the law Of
flee of Geo. w. Howe in Crescent
City, Del Norte county, California, at
II o'clock, noon, on May 31st, 1913,
the following real estate belonging
to the estate of Christian Fafri, de-
ceased. All that part of Original Lot
No As, of Crescent City, in Del
Norte county, California, fronting 60
feet on Front street and 116 feet on
"I' street of said city same being
rectangular piece of land 60 feet
by 1l6 feet in dimensions. This is a
choice piece of property, in the
heart of Crescent City, corner lot,
full cement sidewalk saloon build
ing on premises, size of building
about 80 feet by 70 feet, together
with rooms for storage.
w. T. BREEN,
CHRIST ETTER,
Executors of Estate of Christian
Fafri, Deceased.
Address of Executors: Crescent
City Del Norte Co., California.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

interest capital that Mr.. Helm has
The delay on his part is due 10 the
quibbling OF New York attorneys
over the city bonds. but that can be
arranged satisfactorily.
The building OF the road. / under
stand, is contemplated by others who
have recently appeared on the scene
owing to the delay Of the city dispos-
ing Of the bonds. In view of the fact
that Mr., Helm and his associates have
expended several thousand dollars in
organization and investigation and
have interested capitalists from sew
eral states. It would be ealamitous as
well as unjust to turn the matter
over to others whom we have tried
to interest for years in building a
road TO the Illinois valley. Al one
time was one Of those who believed
that a road 10 Sucker creek would be
OF greater benefit than road to the
coast, but information received from
sources that cannot be doubted shows
that the developing Of the copper
mines on the head OF Indian creek
presages the development OF copper
camp that may equal Butte. This
ore must find an outlet to a smelter
on the coast II the road is built to
the coast, the shortest outlet for these
mines is to connect with II. II this
road Is not built and they build their
own road, they will go down the
klamath. Mr.. Helm has become in
terested in the mines OF that country.
Parish Brothers, OF New York, have
one mine in which. ,O00,O 900 tons Of
ore are blocked out and ready for
mining. A few mines like this
would mean a market at our very
doors for more tnan we can produce
1T has been earnestly asserted by
some people who seem to be afraid
the present plans would succeed that
the rewood would not be shipped
over such a road. | called on Mr.
Hotchkiss and he said to me, II
had a railroad, l would not ship a
splinter by boat
Taking these facts into consider
alton in connection with the reduced
freight rates that would ensue when
the harbor developed, | am satisfied
that a road 10 the coast would be
worth twice as much to this commun-
ity as a jerkwater road running thir-
ty miles from here. When in San
Francisco, called on Mr.. sproule,
president OF the Southern Pacific, and
asked him specifically because Of
certain rumors, II the Southern Pa
cihc desired to build the road or had
authorized anyone to say that his
company so desired, and he told me
that the company did not contemplate
building the road and could not un-
dertake II because OF the unmerging
OF the Southern Pacific under the
court DEGREES, and had not authorized
any one to say the company would
build.
In conclusion, want to say
firmly believe that the greatest mis-
take under the circumstances would
/ be to let this project fall into the
hands of those who would stop this
road at the Illinois valley and let us
remain bottled up without coast CON
nection for all the years to come
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

The spring 10 date has been ideal
for the growth OF alfalfa and the
other forage crops. while fruit and
vegetables are making satisfactory
growth. The rainfall Of the spring
has been ample, and while the wealth
er has been cool and somewhat back
ward, It was best as 1t delayed the
fruit till II had passed the frost per-
iod, and was the best possible for the
grass crops. II is a perfect season
for the inauguration Of the dairy in
terests.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
Ma de Them launh.

"My friends" said a politician the
other day. with a burst of ingenious
eloquence. Il will be honest
The terrific outburst Of applause
which followed this remark entirely
upset the point which the orator was
about to Introduce London Telegraph
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

There are proper dignity and proper
ton to be observed In the performance
" every not ~ lie Marcus Aurelius.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOX SALE

FOR SALE-Lots in Laurel Crest;
good soil, shade trees, irrigation;
beautifully located for a charming
home or choice investment; prices
lower than lots less desirable. Mel
lie o. Miller, Owner, 109 N. 9Th
st. 11-15-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Nearly
new, Singer sewing machine,
cheap. G. w. Farleigh, Leland,
Oregon. 4-25-3t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

FOR SALE CHEAP-Going away
one surrey, two buggies, harness,
buggy pole, double work harness,
forge, drill, sickle grinder, scales,
saddles, scythe, corn drepper, log
chain, spray pump and barrels,
kitchen cabinet, side board, baby
bed, hens, also house to rent. R.
Huck, 627 North 3rd st. Phone
379-J.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

FOR SALE-$12O.OO buys $4,000
brand new h. p. Aeromotor gaso-
line engine. We have only one at
this price. Cramer Bros. 9-21-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16

FOR SALE-Choice five 90 acres
in Three Pines fruit district, two
(2) roomed house, land ready to
plow. Chas. Bee, Three Pines
Ore. 4-25-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-05-16
MISCELLANEOUS

RANN1E. the plumber, is ready at
any minute to repair your plumb
ing. 500 H street. Telephone
1+0-R. 4-2-tf