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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
CARLYLE AND DICKENS.
The cynie's Caustie Comment on the
 Work of the Novelist.

The cynie's caustic Comment on the
 Work of the Novelist.
 When James Fl. Huneker succeeded Franklin Fyles as dramatic editor of the New York Sun he applauded Clyde Fitch for his indefatlgability as a writer of plays. envied him his ability to earn hundred thousand dollars a year and advised him to rest for two years by way of getting his wind in preparation for the work of writing "a real play"
 This Is not wholly unrelated to an Incident reported by John Forster in his life of Charles Dickens At the time the great English novelist was preparing to write his masterpiece. "A Tale of Two Cities" he solicited Thomas Carlyle for the loan of a few authorities on the French revolution That immortal dyspeptic readily com piled and sent to Dickens. at his Broadstairs home. a drayload of the desired books. Time passed, and "A Tale of Two Cities" duly appeared All the English speaking world took 1t up avidly. and another triumph had been achieved by its creator.
 One night about that time Dickens and Carlyle met at a dinner party. The young novelist. naturally enough, was desirOus to learn what the au thoritative Carlyle thought of his new est success and greatest book and ask ed him the point blank question.
 "Verra weel." was the reply. but when air ye goin' tae write bulk Charr-rley? ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Compensation for WOrkmen.

PHILADELPHIA Pa.-Figures r. gently compiled show that from Jan uary 1, when the Workmen's C..m- pensation Law went into effect in this State, to Dec. 1, $1,092,535.32 ha.. been distributed among 45,001 em> ployes who had been disabled. in that time 1899 workmen who had been dependent on them. These had received up to Dec. 1, $121, ,4SO.55, and the sum they will eventually receive will amount to $2,64O,S50.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
WHISTLER WAS INDIGNANT.
Buying One of His Pictures Did Not
 Mean Gettina t.

Mean Getting t..
 A certain eminent titled English lady. who admired Whistler's genius to the extent of purchasing one of his pic lures. never was able to obtain pos session of her property. One day she drove to the studio in her victoria Mir. Whistler went to greet her.
 "NIr. Whistler" she said. two years ago l bought one of your pictures. T beautiful thing, and have never been able to hang it on my walls. It has been loaned to one exhibition or an other. Now, today have my carriage with me. and l would like to take it home with me. am told it is in your possession"
 Dear lady" returned Whistler "you ask the impossible. will send it to you when l have it again. but it is not here. You have been misinformed" And the lady drove off without her picture.
 After she had departed Whistler commenced to poke around his studio and. to the great astonishment of a friend who had been an involuntary listener to the above conversation. he brought forth canvas.
 Here 1t is." he said "She was right about one thing-it is beautiful" And 1t was beautiful.
 But the impudence of these people" he continued. "who think that because they pay few paltry hundred pounds they own my pictures Why, 1t merely secures them the privilege of having them in their houses now and then! The pictures are miner'
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Not Encourauinu,

He had been calling on the Widow Smithers for some time. and it could pressiOn. although he had failed to realize the fact. She decided to speed him on his way at the first opportunity. and 1t came that night. He hcaved a sigh and said. "I have only one friend on earth-my dog"
 "WeIl.' she answered calmly. If that isn't enough. why don't you get an other dOg?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Tim and Spelling Reform.

MT. Curran and MT. McManus spent their Saturday half holiday in explor- ing the town. Among the objects ex- amined was a fine new building. The feature of this building that appealed most strongly to Curran was an in- scription cut into huge stone.
 "MDCCXCVIII,' he read aloud. And what do them letters mane, can yez tell me Tim?"
 That" replied cultured McMan- us, stand for 1S98."
 "Oh," replied Curran. Then after thoughtful pease he added. Don't yez think Tim, that they are overdo- in this spellin' reform bit?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
BAY TUBES PROPOSED
 AT SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO-Plans have teen agitated for some form of quick transportation across San Francisco Bay and now, says the Bulletin. Col Thomas H. Rees of the Federal Board of Engineers, has sent letter to Mayor Davis referring to cormu- nication from Tagsaro Ashton. a widely known engineer, asking per mission to construct a subterranean double-tube tunnel. Mayor Davie will take up the project.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
A Mail "Oetective."

Take an indelible pencil and make light lines across the edge of the seal ed flap on the back of the envelope. says Popular Science Monthly. Do not wet the pencil when making the lines. and 1t is not necessary to bear heavily on the pencil. for if the envelope should be steamed the lines made with the indelible pencil will turn to a bright purple and remain plainly vis- ible.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
At the Wedding.

You know. the beginning of the happy pairs acquaintance was when he offered her an umbrella to keep her new hat from getting ruined"
 T see. He was her rain beau and that is why she carried a shower bou quet."-Baltimore American.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Slang Amongst the High School Girls

Slang Amongst the Hlgh SchOOI Ulfls.
 Slang and its possibilities were vividly illustrated in the conversation of two high school girls recently. They got into an argument and when all legitimate debate was exhausted the following brilliant repartee was heard:
 Snow again, I didn't catch your drift
 Keep on spouting, kid, you're a whalc."
 "Tie your shoe, your tongues hanging out"
 Hang crepe on yer ear; you mutt. yer brain is dead"
 "Aw, sand yer tracks; yer slip lin'!"
 "Sneeze little one, your bean is tusty."
 Fill yer tank, your gas is getting low"
 Change tires, your treads wore" :"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
PEOfLE ASKED TO
 SPREAD LANGUAGE

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Help in- duce one non-English speaking im- migrant to learn the language of America. This is the message which sAe Bureau of Education of the De- partment of the Interior is sending to all those interested in bringing
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

The Moose first and second teams will play the Liscuyn first and sec ond teams a game of basketball Tt Moose hall Friday night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Capt. Bert Cooper, with the launch T. & B. left this afternoon for Fida!- go Bay and other Sound points.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
The Cure.

Lady" said Meandering Mike, would you lend me a cake of soap?"
 Do you mean to tell me you want soap!"
 "Yes'm. Me partners got de hic cups. an want to scare him."-Pear sons Weekly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

For the most efiicient service and go to the St. Elias. :'
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Enlarging and copying photos ant views st Jenners the Photographer. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Don't forget the double header basketball game Friday night at the hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Location notices. both quartz and placer. for sale at the Prospector of. nce.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Another cargo of coal is expected soon by the Valdez Dock Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Anything in nugget and ivery jew elry at Valdez Drug Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and ;ndustry.-Mitch ell.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

All kinds. of cocktails. at tAe
 Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

We sell marshmailews in bulk a the Candy Kitchen. [
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
For fine Candies see our stock Valdez Drug Go. tf

For fine Candies see our stock. Valdez Drug Go. tf
 A new line Of heaters priced right, at Mead's. If The Owl Drug Store can furnish you with 1917 Dairy. If
 Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Go. FOR SALE-A No. 16 I. X. L. heater in good condition. Inquire of Mrs. Arthur Lang. . St Skookum Apples, Jonathans and Spitzenberg at Keystone Produce Co.
 St
 A new assortment of silk waists iE Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, just re eeived at E. Winters. If Why not a vICTROLA? We have than from SIS up. Valdez Drag e. f
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Skookum Apples, Jonathans and Spitzenberg at Keystone Produce Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Just received, a new line of Toile Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

The Owl Drug Store can furnisl you with a 1917 Dairy. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

A new line Of heaters priced right at Mead's. t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
THEY FEAST ON SNAKES.
A Queer People With Queer Tastes Ars
the Philipp;ns Pvpaniss.

High up ON the slopes Of Noun. Mari.
veles. In the Philippine Islands, dwell
the last remnants % an ancient and
most mysterious race, the Ncgritos, or
''liftic negroes" Scientists differ hope
lessIy as 10 their origin and history. bnt
the traveller who g fortunate enough IN
penetrate into ..,,'lr carefully hidden
villages tinds the quaint little people
extremely interesting.
Though dlsinclined 10 work. the Nc.
grIto IL indefatiGablc III the chase. lie
will hunt oil duy without eating any
thing but the mango or banana that he
seizes az he fris!ies by. II dogs are
scarce for any reason women arc
pressed into service and these 20 lop-
Ing through the brush. yelping IN imi.
tation OF the CANNES.
Sometimes bcater win emergerfrom
the brush carrying pig be has cncoun-
tered and killed or, more Important
stl'l. bringlng news of the sighting OF n
python. IN this ease tie W hoe hunt Is
called In and It's energies directed to
the capture Of the biz sliakc. which
when killed is carried In triumphal pro.
cession 10 the village. where u FUR.
nishcs feast,--Wor.d Wide Magazine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

= H
Demurrer overruled In Oregon
Cement company antitrust cases.
Pendleton---6tate Press associa-
tion endorsed permanent highway
policy.
Wheeler--,Nehalen cannery over
hauled and will operate on salmon.
Glendale gets $4,000 shingie mill.
Eugene lets contracts for paving
and enlarging Of water mains.
North Plains does not need to 20
10 sleep or cause anyone TO say,
There In nothing TO do here--no
payroll or anything" Get busy and
mako q payroll.
Harrisburg gets q big Standard
OIL products distributing plant.
Roseburg--Welis Fargo Express
Co. to erect oiIhce building here.
Prosper shingie mill sold
and will resume operations.
etsndfield secures big fruit ship
ping warehouse.
Huntington to receive 26 carloads
10 inch sswer pipe from Ephrata,
Wash.
Contract lot for Coos City. Sum-
NOR and Moon highways.
Pacific highway expenditures In
Jackson and Josephine counties
sss0.o0e.
IAGrande gets washing powder
and metal polish factory.
Foundation In for Doll and Kauf-
man brick block.
Pilot Rock--Heppner highway be-
Ing laid out with better grades.
Telephone line being built from
Wolf Creek to Red Butte.
Myrtle Point-Coquille road being
built with force Of 20 men.
Lakeview wool clip viii reach
million pounds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
The Past Week in Oregon

Salem. July 2$,--state corpora
tion department shows steady reduc-
tIon In operating expense with In
crcasing volume OF business. From
sie.96I.77 for fiscal year 1914 OK
pcnse has been cut TO ti6.g0s.s5 for
year ending July I. 1917. Receipts
increased from s1ss.105.of In 1915
70 sso3, 1850 for 1917. Saving In
administration S%.3b2.s2. Gain In
receipts ti4.212.es.
Portland Roofing company gets
$4,000 contract from American
Lake.
Oregon 4 California grant lands
will DO taken into court again over
taxes.
oswcgo- -Smelter here starts oc-
tober ! on ore shipped from San Ber.
nardino. Cal.
Salem State highway board open.
cd half million dollars OF paving
bids.
Following the lead Of Corvallis.
Salem voted TO reduce the number
Of names required to get paving and
to validate previously made street
assessments.
Irving 20 have a large farmers
warehouse.
Port Of Coos Bay 10 erect s0-foot
drawbridge at Coos City.
Eugene Springfield bridge to no
rebuilt.
North Bend box factory will add
nawmill 10 increase output.
Moiser sawmili to reopen with ST.
900 month payroll at Portland and
vicinity.
Salem--Plans drawn for large
state tuberculosis hospital.
Portiand---0id o.-w. r, 4 N. Co.
boatyards to build 20 ships.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

In San Francisco in 1910 clerks IN
stores and Offices had muniHcent sS,a-
ries. Five dollars day was the small
est stipend even in the custom house.
and one preacher was paid $4,000 a
year. Laborers received 81 an hour.
4 pick or q shovel was worth $40 and
a butchers knife $50. At one time the
carpenters. who were getting $40 a
day, struck for SIG. But II should he
noted that prices were exceedingly high
also.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

A game that affords fun and an In.
teresting test OF wits Is ''your native
town." At u party It viii tide over
any dull moments that threaten. Pro-
vide the players with paper and pencils
and ask them all to write the places OF
their birth. Then give them a limited
time In which to make sentence con-
sisting Of words that begin with the
letters In the name Of the town and
follow the same order.
For example, II the city is Baltimore,
then the sentence might De "Behold, a
large town In Maryland, old, rich, en-.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
Whom YOUTH. Lif. /. sh.p.d.

The hand that rocks the cradle rules
the worlds" Nonsense. I. only Ean-
dies the material. The time Of the
shaping Of life is from twelve TO cig,a.
cen years old. That is the formative
period. All great educators know that.
Professor Earl Barnes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
its Kind.

u hear Bangs II getting on SO well
hat he gave his wife II machine"
Hes getting on so well because he
gave her the machine. II Is a washing
machine" Baltimore American.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

Daily except Sunday.
Train lv. Grants Pass. 100 p. m.
Train ". Waters Creek 500 p. m.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
TAXI SERVICE

IN SPITE OF THE wAR--Jitney
Luke will take you to any part
Of the city for 10 cents. Leave
order at The Spa. Phone agar.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
WANTED

WANTED--Old iron. machinery. old
automobiles. aluminium. copper.
brass. zinc. lead. rags. sacks. wool.
hides, pelts. old rope anything you
have in junk, we pay the highest
price for everything. Gather up
your junk and phone US, we call
for your goods in city or country.
Union Junk Co. Phone 81. 403
South Sixth street. lit
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
When huhhy Fooled Her.

Mrs. scnttcrhraln wis constantly be-
moaning her lot, Her husband. who
was entitled to plnec half the letters Of
the alphabet after his name. had the
most treacheroug iicmurg Ia the word.
lie could rcurmhcr po,lin; his wife
told him. IN spite ur bits Of striag
around his bnper and knots In his hand.
kerchlcf. Only oncc did Mr., Scatter.
brain remember to do his wifc's bid.
ding.
Said n friend 10 Mrs. Scatterbrain:
II think you are getting as bad as
your hubby. got note from you yes.
terday dated a whole week ahead"
Heavens gasped Mrs. Scatter.
brain, trembling with tho shock. My
husband must have posted It the very
day | gave IL TO him.'--Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

FOR ExCHANGE-20 acres close in
irrigated; good buildings. cieari
at $4,000. Want Willamette val
ley dairy. win assume. L. A
Launer. III
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

FOR ExcHANGE-40 acres at Che
halls, WASH. dairy; crop an,
equipment, at $3.50. moftgag,
1850. Want farm here. L. A
Launer. IL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

WANTED-The Ewauna Box Com
pany. Of klamath Falls. Oregon.
offers employment for experienced
box men and inexperienced Ia
borers, and at oil times solicits
correspondence with anyone in
terested. Good wages and oppor-
tunlty for advancement is the rule
with this company. s9tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
TIME CARD
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company

Effective June l. 1917.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

FOR ExCHANGE--a2o acres ON
Rogue river and creek, 20 acres
irrigated. 5 cultivated. million
feet saw timber. good outrange.
fruit, old buildings. $4,000 clear,
for Grants Pass property. L. A.
Launer. Is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

Neatly printed ssssIonery At II.
soxDcss WV
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

WANTDD-10 men to cut wood In
the round. no splitting. II per
cord. Apply at Basket Grocery. 15
wANTED---Two timber fallers. two
buckers. $3.50 per day; mill men
and limbers, SO UP; one night
watchman. $40 per month. Ad-
dress Moon-williams Lumber Co..
Bray. Cal. So
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
Classified Advertising


| Rys 0RA. 4
o. Z c. GRANT LANDS Blue print
plats showing lands In Josephine
county. $50. Address A. u.
VOORHEES,. Grams Pass u
FARM LANDS The govsrnmsnt
needs farmers - we'll - 1ghtsrs.
Two million three hundred thou
sand acres Of Oregon Z California
Railroad Co. grant lands. Title
rsyestsd in United States. To be
opened for homsstsads and sale.
Containing some Of bsst land left
In United states. Lases copy
righted map. showing land By Sc
tions and description Of coil. ell
mate, rainfall. elevations, tam
Dsraturs. sts.. b. eogntisa. Post
paid one dollar. Grant Lands Lo-
eating Co.. Boz e10 Portland. Ore
gon. sstf
10. Z c. LAND GRANT MAPs-Big
ones. good ones. Each map coysrs
moro than two counties n Price
500 st Grants Psss Abstract Co.
ANGEL cakes soc; order By phone.
No. 1907. STU
FOR sALE--Motorcycls tandsms
and lights at . sacrifice. McIn-
tyres garage. SOC South Gixth Il
FOR SALE--Three milk cows. one
four-year-old. one two-year-cld
thoroughbred Jerseys, and one
two-year-old Jersey and Holstein.
Also one yearling heifer, three
fourths Jersey; two heifer calves
three and four months old. Ad-
dress e. ]. Rogers, r. r. d. 4. 13
FOR SALE--Two secondhand cars;
one electric light and self start
er; both in first class condition.
BENJAMIN NJ. Collins, Maxwell
Garage. Is
BIG REDUCTION in hats, ribbons
and flowers. Mrs. H. e. Burton,
407 North Sixth street. is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

D. Z G. GRANT LANDs-Bius print
plats showing lands In Josephine
county. $3.50. Address A. u.
VOORHEES,, Grams Pass ri
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

FOR EXCHANGES acres. highly
improved. on Rogue river; two
good houses. clear. at $3,500.
Want good city property. north
or south side. L. A. Launer. Is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

BIG REDUCTION in hats. ribbons
and flowers. Mrs. H. z. Burton,
4o7 North Sixth street. 1s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24
10 EXCHANGE

TO ExCHANGE---10 acres Of good
Florida land. suitable for pecan
orchard. for automobile. Must be
new or a. good as new. Write
in care Of No. 1859. Courier. 119
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24


FOR RENT--3-room house and fine
garden spot on river bank.
blocks from Sixth street. at u
per month. Inquire at Chas. Nor
rison's grocery, 5os South Sixth
street. 3lf
FOR RENT -Two-room house on +
street near Gilbert creek, sS per
month. Apply Rev. u. A. Wall 112
INSURANCE M
INSURANCE--Any kind. best oe
companies. Ia A. Laansr. real
y estate. u
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE--Two secondhand cars;
one electric light and self start
er; both in FIRST class condition.
BENJAMIN NJ. Collins, Maxwell
Garage. Is
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-19
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Van orman, Clock Tinkerer, Arrested for
Unpaid Hotel Bill.

Brattleboro, Sept l9.-Elmer Van
orman, man past miidle age, is locked
up at the Brattleboro station pending
a hearing before the municipal court
it being alleged that he tried to evade
a board bill at the Kendrick hotel in
Putney.
Two small boys, seven and nine years
old. both neatly dressed and bright APP
pearing lads, were with Van 0rman when
he was taken into custody early Tues
day morning, and they are being cared
for and made as happy and comfortable
as possible under the circumstances.
According to the story told to the au-
thorities Van Orman registered at the
Putney hosiery with the boys and re-
manned until his bill had reached SIC.
He claims to earn a livelihood by re-
pairing clocks, watches and doing other
tinkering.
During the night he took the boys and
walked away without offering any set
Element, il is said. or making any ar.
with the proprietor He was
apprehended at the railroad station, how
ever, and detained at the police station
in Putney until morning later being
turned over TO the custody Of Chief vii.
son of Brattleboro.
When questioned the prisoner admit
ted that be only had 50 with him, but
declared that he had a friend in Brat
tleboro who would help him out Of the
trouble But the friend fsiled TO com
ply with his request.
II has been learned by the police that
Van Orman attempted to pass check
in Putney without success and when
asked what he did with the paper an
swered that he tore il up because 1T was
no good.
Van Orman saws that when travelling
through the country he generally leaves
the boys with a sister who lives in
Mortified
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-19
TWO WHEATLESS
DAYS EACH WEEK
Plan Is Urged Upon Vermonters By Food
Administrator Hartness-Program
Begins Wednesday, Sept. &c.

Springfield, Sept. l9.-The people of
Vermont, in common with the residents
of other New England states, are re-
quested by Food Commissioner James
Hardness to refrain in the greatest pos
sible degree from the use of white bread
on Wednesday and Thursday of each
week until further notice The food ad
ministrators of New England decided
upon this step at a conference held re-
Gently in Boston, when the pressing ne
cessity of conserving the wheat supply
of the nation was made plain by repre-
sentatives of Herbert Hoover IT, S. food
administrator
Mr. Hartness, in common with the
other food administrators of New Eng
land, feels confident that there will be
ready response to this appeal, and their
feeling of optimism is justified by the
experience in Massachusetts,, following
the request made by Food Commissioner
Endieott that mo white bread week"
be observed a short time ago Mr.. End-
scott reported to the conference that the
scheme received the full approval of the
public, and that hotels. clubs, boarding
houses, restaurants and private homes
entered enthusiastically into the expert
ment.
Although the request is made that two
wheatless days week be observed until
further notice, Mr. Hartness, in common
with the other New England administra-
tors, believes that this course win be
necessary for the duration of the war.
Nernont'a first wheatiess day will be
next Wednesday, Sept %. This plan of
wheatless days is spreading throughout
the country, and if corn and other war
breads are substituted for the white
breads, the amount of wheat saved will
DC sufficient to meet the needs Of our al
lies, according to present indications.