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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
NO PAY FOR AVIATOR.

The general committee that had
supervision over the Fourth
OF July celebration met Monday even
Ing to consider the status OF the
contract with the aviators who at
tempted to give flights here on the
4th and 5th. Riddell made no claim
upon the committee for compensa-
tion, not having fulfilled the terms
Of the agreement, but was evidently
In a receptive mood, and there was
some sentiment in favor OF making
him a small payment to cover part of
his expense. Four members of the
general committee, however, thought
that having been unable to meet the
terms OF the contract, and having
disappointed the committee and the
public, the aviator was entitled to no
financial return, but that the money
left from the celebration fund
through RlddelIs failure to make
good be held with the recommends
tion that an aviation event be put on
during the time OF the county fair
this fall In this way the city can
make good on its promised feature,
and the public can witness the meet
without further expense. Messrs
Rirnie and Riddel stated that they
would be glad to return at fair time
with a different type OF machine and
give a series Of flights. now under
standing the conditions they would
be up against but no decision has yet
been arrived at by the COMMITTEES
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
REFERRED AND INITIATED MEA-
SURES.

Five of the measures enacted by
the last legislature will be voted up
on by the people at the special cleo
ton to be held November 4th, next,
and meantime the laws will be held
In allegiance, not to become operative
till they have received a majority
vote OF the voters OF the state. The
measures which are held up through
the petitions for referendum are the
two University of Oregon appropria-
tion bills. the workmen's compen-
sation act, the district attorney bill
and the one providing for the steril-
ization Of moral degenerates and per-
verts. In addition to the referred
measures to be voted upon, there will
also be an initiated bill to do away
with capital punishment in the state
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

The time is now ripe for the var
ious communities in the state to be-
come active in selecting samples Of
grains, vegetables, fruits, etc., for
displays TO be made at the various
eastern land shows this fall and win
ter. 1t is hoped that every section
of Oregon will come to the front
with a liberal quantity of their best
products. No amount OF written or
printed boosting can be as effective
as a well staged display Of the ac-
tual products Of Oregon gardens and
ranches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
PLANT FOR THE cANNERY.

Having successfully financed and
put the local esnnery into operation
the growers must now study the pro-
ductlon Of the valley with the can
merry always in view. There must be
cooperation among the farmers not
alone in the conduct OF the cannery,
but In the growing OF the raw ma
terlal upon which the cannery is to
operate as well. There will. be a
certain definite acreage needed to
supply enough loganberries TO run
the institution TO full capacity dur
Ing the berry season, and this should
be provided as soon as is possible as
the overhead expense OF the cannery
will be about as heavy working on
short time as when going at capac-
ity speed. But the season Of the
loganberry is short and other crops
that will follow It closely or over
lap will have TO be provided for, and
II will be necessary to advise plant
ing OF crops that will meet the CAM
merry needs during the entire grow
ing season. This is matter that a
committee from the association, or
from the grange organization itself,
can well afford to devote much study
to. The Rogue valley is composed
OF a great variety OF soils, each soil
containing those qualities that best
suit 1t for some particular variety or
type of production, and each possibly
made better by the addition Of some
fertilizing agent in which it may be
deficient for the growth of the crop
desired. This makes the question of
crops and OF acreage a complex one,
and one that will require scientific
study to work out on the proper
basis. The cannery needs the raw
material, great many times the
amount now in sight for It, but there
is nothing gained in planting ber-
ries on ground better suited perhaps
for some vegetable, or in planting
any crop without first making the
ground ready for 1t. There is as
much in proper preparation and fer
tilization OF the ground as there is
in proper planting and care later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
EUGENE GIRLS BODY RECOV-
Erred FROM WILLAMETTE.

Eugene, July 10.-The body of
Miss Edna Baxter, who mysteriously
disappeared from the home of her
brother-in-law, Prof. c. w. Converse,
Tuesday evening, was found today at
the bottom of deep hole in the Will
lamette river by Sheriff Parker and a
number of men who had been search
ing all night on the supposition that
she had either fallen or Intentionally
leaped into the river. She was the
daughter of S. R. Baxter, recently de-
ceased, and was aged 22 years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
INDUSTRIAL CONTESTS.

The state field worker for indus
trial fairs announces that interest
throughout the state by the children
who are preparing to enter handiwork
or products in the contest is good
this year, and that in nearly all cases
local exhibits will be larger than last
season. At a recent meeting of
county superintendents some changes
were suggested in the rules in some
particulars.
It was decided to waive the rule
requiring library tables, made and ex-
hibited by the children at the state
fair, to be Of certain dimensions
(2Sx46 in), and permit the show
ing of different sized tables.
Some Of the children do not under
stand what is meant by "best ac-
count" in poultry specials" A
financial account is what is wanted
a statement of receipts and expendi-
lures, showing as nearly as possible
the profit or~loss, as the case may be,
that the child has made with its poul-
try business since January 1, 1918.
The object is to have the children
learn simple bookkeeping and get
the habit of keeping accounts of all
their business transactions. In do
ing this, they will be able to ascer-
tain the cost of production and what
they can get the most profit on.
In connection with this financial
account a nicely written statement
regarding methods employed and ex-
periences with different details of the
business will add to its value.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
GAINING BY GOOD ROADS.
The Farmer. Not the Motorist, 10 6sns.
flied Most,

IL Is not unnatural that wrong I'm
preston prevails as to the class OF peo-
pie who will be most benefited by good
roads. The enthusiasm Of automobile
owners for good roads and the large
number OF cars seen in all parts OF the
country have given the impression that
the autOmOhilistS will be the largest
gamers This is however. an errone-
GUS idea. as road census" taken
would show that the motorcar owners
are in the minority. and the people de-
irving the greatest benefit are the
farmers
While the users of motorcars may
assist in the work Of creating public
sentiment in favor of road improve
ment. the real benefit to the country is
in the saving TO the farmers in trans
pOrtation and in the enhanced farm
production which better marketing ia.
cilities engender Many farmer will
take to market over good roads load
of early potatoes for which he can get
$3.50 a bushel, while with bad roads II
would not have occurred to him to
plant them The difference to him is
between quick trip to town early in
the morning over an improved road or
a slow. laborious trip. taking prac.
tically an entire day over bad roads
II is everywhere admitted that with
the Improvement of our roads. farm
lands will greatly enhance in value
All Of these arguments in favor of a
strong agitation for better roads should
receive the earnest attention OF every
farmer
Our faithful servants. the horses and
mules. should also he considered in
this matter. as II is nothing less than
cowardly TO let these patient, dumb
servants be lashed through mud and
ruts, straining every nerve to serve
Farm Press
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

There are two towns in the Rogue
valley that have won the lasting
good will of Grants Pass through
their loyalty during the Fourth of
July celebration. Ashland and Cen
tral Point came here en- masse, and
ON future occasions this city should
return the compliment on every pos
sible chance. Already it is under
stood that Ashland is agitating the
question Of great celebration of
the anniversary Of the birth of in
dependence, to be Joined in by all
the towns Of the valley. The idea
is good, and Grants Pass can be
counted upon to be there with both
feet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

The local crop of loganberries is
now going into the cans, the first
having been put in the tins Tuesday
About 150 crates are be-
ing received daily, and more can be
cared for. With the assurance OF a
market for the fruit that comes with
the opening of the cannery, the
planting Of the berries this fall will
be large. Inquiries from outside
people regarding the output of logan
berries, peaches and pears indicate
that the demand for these products
OF the local institution will be lively.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
PUGILIsM is BRUTALIZING.

There will be- general regret among
the friends OF Bud Anderson in the
Rogue valley and elsewhere at the
announcement that injury that is
apt to be of serious nature follows
his defeat at the hands OF the New
York fighter. But there is a feature
Of pugilism that makes of it a brutal
sport II is a danger that every man
accepts when he enters into the
game. Unfortunately the bruising of
the physical body is not its only
influence, and the moral
of too many of its fol-
lowers are blunted and twisted by
the nature OF the calling. They see
success In life only through the
upon OF others, through
the knocking out" OF all who are
opposed to them. Bud Anderson is
a clean type OF youth who elevates a
demoralizing calling. He was
modest winner and a game loser, and
his rapid recovery from the effects
OF his battle are sincerely hoped for.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
FRIDAY, JULY II, 1913.
THE FLYING MACHINE.

The failure OF Aviator Riddell TO
make a satisfactory fight here on
the Fourth and the Fifth was unfor-
tunste, and has occasioned some un-
deserved comment on the part OF
people who like to talk without
knowing what they are talking about.
Mr.. Riddell was bound by contract
drawn between himself and the gem
eral committee having the celebra-
tion In charge to make successful
fights or to forfeit all claim for pay
ment OF a single dollar for expenses
or otherwise. A successful fight"
under the terms OF the contract, was
70 mean that the machine must stay
In the air not less than ten min
utes, though Riddel agreed to make
flights OF much greater duration than
this and on the call Of the commit
tee. II he made a successful fight
on the first day, and through acci-
dent was unable to meet the condi-
tIons on the second day, he was TO
have one-half OF the $500 which was
the stipulated price named In the
contract II he failed to make the
successful fight he was to have
nothing, bearing his own expenses
for bringing the machine here, for
the hire Of his mechanician, and for
his personal expenses
Riddell states that the peculiar at
mospheric conditions which he found
here were responsible for his failure
to fly. He has made no claim upon
the committee for recompense for
coming and makes no excuses except
to say that in the rare and quiet at
mosphere OF the Rogue valley a fy-
Ing machine must have greater
width OF plane and the engine must
be OF greater than a hundred horse
power. Riddell's engine develops
but sixty horse power II wind, or
even moderate breeze had been
blowing on either day, Riddell said
he could have made a fight.
Grants Pass is under certain obli-
cations to the general public in the
matter, though all parties have act
ed in perfect good faith. 1t has been
suggested that inasmuch as this is
the second attempt to give aeroplane
exhibitions in the valley that has
ended In failure, the city use the for
feited price, and hold It toward the
bringing of much higher powered
machine here during fair time this
fall when all visitors could see free
flights, Riddell gave the atmos-
phere fair test, and his diagnosis
OF conditions is undoubtedly right.
With this to guide other aviators, the
right machine for the peculiar con-
ditions can be brought.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
ON TO ASHLAND.

Thursday July nth, will be
Grants Pass day at the Chautauqua
at Ashland. Each year one day dur
ing the Chautauqua season at the
pretty city that nestles at the foot of
the Siskiyous is dedicated to Grants
Pass and each year the delegation
that is sent from here is entertained
in royal style. The Chautauqua it.
self embraces all southern Oregon,
and while Ashland has the privilege
of being the host city, all parts Of
the district should aid in every pos
sible way in making the annual
event a thorough success. From this
point of view it is no less a pleasure
than a duty to make Of Grants Pass
Day one of the features Of the meet.
Grants Pass owes it to herself. And
then Ashland is entitled to the best
that Grants Pass has got on the
shelf. Let's show them that we ap-
preciate their presence and their CO.
operation on the occasion of the re-
cent celebration here. On to Ash
land.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

progress is being made in the organ
ization of the construction company,
and all the interested people are
moving forward with confidence in
the ultimate success OF the PROPOSE
tion.
II is expected that matters will be
30 shaped that construction work on
the first unit OF the road will be
commenced within the next few days
after the opening OF the Grants Pass
office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

their small farms can be turned into
hard cash. Under the plan adopted
each boy or girl becomes a merchant,
brings the vegetables to the market,
sells to the best advantage and re-
ceives 80 per cent Of the proceeds
Ten per cent goes toward the rental
and other expenses of the market.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Charles
Randall and James Dodge have sold
out the Panama Cafe to Chas. Nc
Kinnon and will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by that
place after July l.
CHAS. RANDALL.
7-4-5t JAMES DODGE.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
MAYOR SMITH RETURNS FROM
SAN FRANCISCO.

Mayor Smith returned Sunday ev-
ening from San Francisco, where he
mad been for several days in consul
tation with the people who are or
saniling for the construction of the
Grants Poss-Crescent City railroad.
Tonight Smith will leave for Portland,
where he will meet members OF the
Helm organization Wednesday, and
the completion OF the construction
company in accord with the Oregon
state laws will follow Inasmuch as
the line is to be an interstate road, It
is necessary to perfect the organiza-
tion and incorporate In each state.
Immediately following the Portland
meeting Mr. Smith SAYS. it is the
plan OF the San Francisco people to
come to Grants Pass and open head
quarters here and push matters
through without delay Mir. Stone, he
SAYS, will likely he the man to come
here at first to handle the earlier de
tails at this end Of the line
The mayor Is enthusiastic over the
trend OF railroad AFFAIRS and saws
that he is confident that an possible
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
BANQUET FOR AMBASSADOR.

San Francisco, July 10.-Plans
were completed today for the ban
quet to be given in honor of George
W. Guthrie, former mayor of Pitts
burgh, when he arrives here tomor-
row on his way to take up his new
post of ambassador to Japan. The
banquet will be one of the largest
given here in some time. The mayor
and other city and state officials have
been invited to attend and make
speeches. Guthrie will sail from here
on the Mongolia on July 16.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
+++++++++++++++++
SECRETARY BRYAN OFFERS
APOLOGY TO PARAGUAY.

Washington, July 1O.-Secretary
Bryan today apologized to the Para
guam government, through its min
lister here, for the insult to the Para
guam flag in San Francisco July 4,
when an unknown man tore the flag
from the residence of the Paraguan
consul there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
CELEBRATION SAFE AND SANE

CELEBRATION SAFE AND SANE.
II is a testimonial to the high
character OF the great crowd that at
tended the Grants Pass celebration
that during the two days not an un-
toward event occurred to mar the oc-
casion. There was not an accident,
no unseemly conduct, and the police
were not called upon to-quell a dis
turbance, The few who were a 1T
tie over indulgent In the use OF In
toxicants we're hurried from public
view, and the police court did not get
a case during the two days. This is
a record that has not been approach
ed in any OF the neighboring towns,
and is remarkable In view OF the
fact that this city had the largest
crowd gathered In southern Oregon
on each day. It was a celebration
Of the safe and the sane kind that
was a thorough success and yet was
not OF the mollycoddle order. It
was full Of vim and virility, with
plenty OF noise to make II interest
ing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

The Central Point band made an
excellent record for itself during its
playing here on the Fourth and the
Fifth 1t was willing to give full
service for the price paid it, and its
members were gentlemen as we'll as
musicians.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
A FEATURE THAT WAS DUE.


A single bank failure does not in
dicate that there is anything wrong
with the stability of the country.
and the recent Pittsburg affair indi-
Gates nothing except that certain
bankers there went beyond their
depth in the sea OF speculation. With
the money market in freer condi-
tion even these unsafe bankers might
have made it a while longer, but
with investments as unwise as some
of those Of the Pittsburg people it
was only a question of time when
the banks involved would have to
surrender Because a man is a bank
or does not always indicate that ne
is good business man and when
he proves otherwise a bank failure
results regardless Of the financial
condition OF the country. The rea-
son why the Pittsburg failure al.
tracted great attention in the west
was because numerous western pro-
jects, irrigation and mining. had
been promoted and financed by the
eastern institution. There are some
things that are born 70 fail.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
Lincoln on Road buildina.

The pretenSe that it would over.
whelm the treasury TO engage in the
building Of roads is no more true in
congress than in the state legislatures.
II one will overwhem the national
treasury 80 the other will Overwhelm
the difficulty is the same A Lincoln
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
JACK JOHNSON CAN
REMAIN IN FRANCE.

\ Washington, July 1O.-Off- :
\ cials of the department of JUS :
= tice today say publicly that they :
= are chagrined over the escape =
\ of Jack Johnson. the negro box =
= er, who arrived in Paris this af- \
\ ternoon, but privately they ad- !
! NIT they are pleased because he :
y left the country. They will not q.
: demand that, France return him :
= to America, or seek his deporta- '
\ tion. :
! 1T is a case of good riddance :
\ Of bad rubbish" said one Off !
\ cial. \
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

As fitting elimination to the
weeks Of hard work Portland school
children have given their school gar.
dens, a school-garden market has
been opened at First and Stark
streets at which the produce from
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
The Best Medicine in the World.

My little girl had dysentery very
bad. | thought she would die. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy cured ner, and l can
truthfully say that l think it is the
best medicine in the world" writes
Mrs. William Orvis, Clare, Mich. For
sale by all dealers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
Hay tolls at Cramer Bros.
DINNER FOR 25 CENTS.

Will be served each Sat lrday and
Sunday at the American restaurant,
formerly the Good Eats, opposite
city band stand, Grants Pass. Prices
for other meals as reasonable. Clean
rooms and comfortable beds for 25
and so cents Mrs. H. M. Parham,
Prop. 6-13-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

Bud Anderson, winning. was the
pride of MediordH Defeated he be-
came At once tighter from Van
couyer," II that is the Medtord
spirit Il is a spirit that had better
be kept under cork
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11
ADS
tNbk 5ALf

tDk 3ALf
FOR SALE-50 acre dairy ranch. 20
acres under cultivation, fruit
trees, alfalfa, clover good timber
house and barn, water piped into
all buildings. One and one-fourth
miles from station. For particu-
lars apply to owner, w. r. New
man, Wolf Creek, Oregon, 5-2S-St
FORTY Angora goats for sale. In
Quire f. Erickson, Wilderville or
phone Wilderville exchange. 27-4t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

Economy jar caps at the Rogue
River Hardware. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

Schram jar caps at the Rogue
River Hardware. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-07-11

New shape Jelly glasses only 40
cents per dozen at Cramer Bros.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-10-31

still wholly sympathetic. He took a
curious vicarious delight in the esca-
pades of his son, probably because he
himself had committed no follies in his
callOw days. why didn't you cable
me?" he asked. puzzled at such re-
straint on the part of his son.
Because it gave me capital ex-
cuse for coming home
You clear out of here. boy!' Glider
commanded brusquely. I'm a work
ing man. But here. wait a minute "
he added. He brought forth from a
pocket a neat sheaf of banknotes,
which he held out. There's carfare
for you,'' he said. with a chuckle
And now clear out. I'll see you al;
dinner"
You can always get rid of me OF
the same terms" Dick remarked slyly,
In the doorway he turned with a final
speech. which was uttered in splendid
had just received. "Oh, dad. please
don't forget to give Sadie that S.
borrowed from her for the taxi"
The owner IF The store returned to
his labors with a new Zest. for the
meeting with his son had put him ir
high spirits. Perhaps it might have
been better for Mary Turner had she
come to him just then. while he was
yet in this softened mood. But fate
had ordained that other events should
restore him to his usual harder self
before their interview. Smithson en-
tered with an expression of discom-
future on his rather vacuous coun-
tenance He walked almost nimbly to
the desk and spoke with evident dis
tress as his employer looked up inter-
negatively.
"McCracken has detained-er-a-
lady. sir" he said feebly. ''She has
been searched. and we have found
about 500 worth of laces on her."
"Well?" Glider demanded impatient
~. Such affairs were too common in
the store to make necessary this in
trusion Of the matter on him. why
did you come to me about it?"
I'm very sorry. sir. but thought it
wiser. SIR. to-er-to bring the matter
to your personal attention. The lady
happens to be the wife of j. w. Gas
kell. the banker. you know"