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Party Platforms and Pledges.

Some of our contemporaries keep hArping upon the allegiance democratic members of the legislature eve to ,hs Tucson platform, as though that paro- dy of democratic principles was enti- tied to any consideration from self respecting democrats. The platform which the YsvApai delegation forced upon the convention was simply sn eI- psdisnt to catch the labor vote and in- sure the election of Wilson. After all, it seems not to have been a good bait, since the democratic majority was con- sidersbly reduced, suggesting that 6 few hOrny-handed sons of toll voted for Bob Morrison.
 But other considerations aside, a majority of the legislative candidates were nominated prior to the asssm. bling sf the territorial convention, and are bound, if at all, by the promises made to the people in the respective county platforms. However, it is safe to conclude that not one in ten of the distinguished gentlemen chosen to leg islate for us could intelligibly state what the platform he was nominated on promised.
 What we hope to see in the approach ing legislative session is less politics, and an honest and intelligent endeavor to legislste in the interests of the whole people.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

In obedience to public clsmor the
 legislature two years ago repealed the
 provision of the poll tax law requiring
 the voter to exhibit poll tax receipt
 before registering, and the result is that about the only persons who have since paid poll tax are the realty tax payers, the item being assessed against their property. As the poll tax is ap- piled to the support of the public schools, very many of the school dis tricts in the several counties have been seriously crippled from lack of funds, which has had the effect of awakening the public mind to the realization that the repeal of the suffrage qualification clause of the law was serious blun- der. Ths.prssent deficit iu the school fund of Globe district is in @ measure due to shis cause. A considerable pro- portion of the male population of the territory may be termed floating. They have no fixed habitstion, own no prop erty that can be taxed, and contribute nothing toward the support of the ter ritorial and county governments. It is this class that the poll tax law of 1899 was intended to reach, and 1t proved fairly effective. The legislature should by all means re-snsct that law, the de- mand for which is so very general among the property owners and all those who desire the prosperity of the public schools.
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Mark Twain's latest skit. in which |

Mark Twain's latest skit, in which he asks the newspapers of the country to furnish him in advance with copies of the obituaries of himself on file in their offices, in order that he may make such corrections and smendations as he may think fitting and proper. is. not so droll as it would be were it not for the fact that such requests are frequently re- ceived in newspaper offices from pso- pie who make them in all seriousness, says the Boston Herald. Truth is fre- qusntly funnisr than humorous fiction.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

If the statehood bill is not passed by congress during the early part of the legislative session, then the important matter of new legislative spportion- ment should be taken up. to the end that the counties of the territory may be represented in the lsw-makisg body in proportion to population. There are such fragrant inequalities nov eI- isting in the apportionment of mem- bers that no fair.minded man will op- pose . more just and equitable distri- button. Bisbee Review.
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0HiCiQ| PQpeT 0 GI|Q County.
Members of the Legislature
COUNCIL.

COUNCIL. Apache county--Heber Jarvis, R. Cochise county--B. A. Packard, D. Coconino county--H. r. Ashurst, D. Gila county-A. II. MorebeAd, D. Graham ssunty-H. B. Rice, D. Maricopa eounty--J. H. Kibbsy, R. Mshave co.nty--J. R. Whitsside, D. Navajo county-J. X. Woods, R. Pima and Santa Cruz csuntiss-J. Cor bett, R.
 Pinsl eounty-E. W. Childs, R. Ys,Apsi sounty-J. w. Burson, D. Yuma cosnty-Eugsne s. Ives, D. Democrats, 2; republicans, 5.
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Apache county-N. Gonzales, R. Cochise county-Steve Roemer, D., Jams. Howell, D J. N. O'Connell, D, Csconino csunty-Jo ohn H. Page, R. Gila eounty--Jossph B. Henry, D. Graham eousty--W. T. Webb, D., Gus Williams, D.
 haricops county J. D. Marian, D., J.w. wooli, D., G. |. Collins. D., T. T. Powers, Dem.
 MohAve county--K. St. Charles, D. Navajo eounty-W. A. Parr, D. Pima eounty--W. c. Cowsp, D., N. E Plumsr, R., x, W. Bernard, D. Pinal county-P. A, Sshilling, D., l.. O Herr, D.
 Santa Cruz csunty--B. J. Whiteside, D. Ya'apai county - Lucius R. Barrow, D., T. J. Morrison, D., W. A. Rowe, D. Yuma county-F. s. Ingalls,, R. Democrats, 20; republicans, 4.
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torial title, "His Excellency," based, doubtless on the assumption that the plain title of governor is enough. It can be said in this connection that the most exalted office in the gift of the people of the United States goes by the plain and simple title of "The President" and all additions to this designation are spurious as we'll ss supsrfiuous.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15
We would suggest to the leRistatnr,

We would suggest to the Legislature that it pass resolution requesting the newspapers to omit the prefix "Hon. {"
 when mentioning members of that body. It is title "more honored in the breech than the observance, since the personnel of past legislatures was not often distinguished for either wisdom
 or high sense of duty. As good wine needs no bush, so an upright, intslli.
 gent member of the legislature doesn't t require to be labeled "honest." And speaking of superauous titles, in New Hampshire it is proposed to strike out of the state constitution the guberns-
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Governor Stones message to the leg islature of Pennsylvania says that the state expenses by reason of the anthra- cite strike will exceed Sl, ,000, 900, and urges a compulsory arbitration law to settle differences between employer RRd employe.
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GLOBE, ARlZ., January 6, 1903.

GLOBE, ARlz., January 6, 1905
 The Board of Supervisors met at 9 o'clock, all members and the clerk present.
 Minutes of the previous meeting read ard approved.
 The quarterly report of school war rants drawn for fourth quarter of 1902 was filed, and upon motion, duly seconded, was approved.
 Bids were received from the ARI- IONA SILVER BELT and Globe Times for the county printing, and upon mo- tion, duly seconded, was awarded to the ARIZONA SILVER BELT. Bond fixed at $500.
 The Board then audited and allowed
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They say that the achievement of which President Roosevelt is proudest is the everlasting of the White House. the removal of all the incongruous ad- ditions and changes which have disfg- ured it, and the restoration of the struc. turs to what it was planned to be by Washington.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

With H. J. Allen, of Jerome, on hand at the territorial capital, it may be possible for the twenty second leg islature to organize, notwithstanding the absence of Senator" Ives.
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INDIGESTION

is the cause of more discomfort than any other ailment. If you eat the things that you want, and that are good for you, you are distressed AcKER's DYSPEPSIA TABLETS will make your di- gestion perfect and prevent Dyspepsia and Its attendant disagreeable symp- toms. You can safely eat anything, at any time, if you take one of these Tablets afterward. Sold by all drug gists under positive guarantee. 25c. Money refunded if yor are not satis- fled. Send to us for free sample. W. H. HOOKER X Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
 Candies-Nice line of chocolates and Lowney's goods, at MoreheadS.
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Charlie Shsnnon's opinion on the statehood contest, as we'll ,s on other subjects political, is worthy of respect ful attention. Charlie has got the scads.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

The scramble for legislative spells is already on at Phoenix. "For where soever the csrcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
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SICK HEADACHE absolutely and per manently cured by using MoKI TEA. A pleasant herb drink. Cures Consti- patton and Indigestion, makes you eat, sleep. work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. 25c. and soc. Write to W. H. HOOKER X Co.,, Buffalo, N. '. for free sample. The Old Reliable Drug Store. H. .. Hitch. cock, Prop.
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the following claims and ordered war rants drawn on the various funds in payment thereof:
 Wm. Zimmerman, repairs ..... 8 70 NJ. c. Bonne, meat to indigents. l 55 Mrs. Cornelius, hospital stew ardeSS ................... .lsO OO J. W. Brown, rebate on taxes. 1 co E. F. Kellner & Co.,, supplies l5 s5 c. T. Webster, rebate of taxes. 1 % W. T. Hubbell, meals to jurors. 49 % Upon motion, duly seconded, the Board took recess until o'clock.
 Pursuant to recess taken the Board reconvened at o'clock pm, all mem bers and the clerk present. Bids for care Of indigent sick of Gila county were submitted by s. B. Clay pool and L. E. Wightman. Upon mo- tion, duly seconded, bid or l.. E. Wightman was accepted, over protest of S. B. ClaypoOl Woods and Devore voting yes, Oldfeld, no. Bond was fixed at Sl, ,OOO.
 It was then ordered that all doctors who are using the county hospital for any purpose are to be charged at the rate of sl per day for each patient, and the said doctor entering such pa tientS are liable for such rental, the amount received to be applied 10 the general fund of Gila county. This to take effect from date, January 6, 1903. Upon motion, duly carried, Board adjourned until o'clock, January :, 1903.
 Approved. LYMAN c. WooDs, Chairman. Attest w. D. FISK,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors GLOBE, ARIZ., January :, 1903 The Board of Supervisors met at 9 o'clock, all members and clerk pres ent
 R. J. Williams filed an annual re- port of the expenditures of the couD- l OJ duu uloO d lCpOl Ol Uhb luhCDNtu- ness of the county, together with the property of the county, which was ac. cepted and ordered filed
 GLOBE, ARIz., January l, 1903. To the Honorable Board of SuIerviS-
 ors of Gila County. Gentlemen-Herewi l submit the annual statement as required by para graph 35l, Revised Statutes of Arizo- ma, showing the expenditures of the county for the year 1902, as audited and allowed by the Board of Super viSorS of Glla county, aud for which warrants have been drawn on the va riouS county funds.
 The expenditures include part of the last quarter of 1901 and the four quarters of the year 1902:
 COUNTY HOSPITAL. Medical attendance and meals
 to patients. S.................$2 $2, 305 5S Hospital stcwardeSS ...... 20 co Laundry ................,.., l03 "a Wood. ............ . 79 % Repairs. ..................... II 05
 Total ....... ..........$3,2 ,273 2S
 Concluded on Sixth Page
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The Latest Rock Island Rumor.

The Denver Times, of January s, says that the Rock Island intends to build to the Pacific coast and connect with Denyerthrough Colorado'Springs, Pueblo and Fl Paso on the south, was practically confirmed today by George S. Good, who is engaged in building a line from Tuscumcari to Dawson, N. M. Good, who constructed over five hundred miles of the Fl PaSo X North western, now controlled by the Rock Island, stated that the latter would absorb the small roads now being built in the southwest, which will form main line. The San Diego & Eastern is to form the western end. The road will pass via Yuma, Gun- sight, QuijOtoa, Tucson and Box Can yon, to point near Fairbauk, short ening the distance between the Paci lie shores and Fl Paso l25 miles, with not a single difficult grade to overcome.
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Albert T. Colton and party left on Thursday of this week for Kelvin, for the purpose of making survey for a new piece of road. The proposed change is in the road from Kelvin to Troy. The route will be along the north side of the river from Kelvin. and will join the Troy road somewhere north of Riverside. This will avoid crossing the river after leaving Kelvin and will be greatly preferable to the present rOute.-Florence Blade.
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The Pinal Paratfine Oil company filed with the county recorder, Thurs day, proof of labor on all their oil claims, situated in the Riverside oil felps. The proof covers thirteen claims of l6o acres each, or total of 2,000 acres.
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Upon motion, duly carried, Board adjOvrned until 9 o'clock a. m. Janu- ary 6, 1903.
 Approved. LYMAN c. WOODS,
 Chairman. A ttest w. D. FISK,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
DIR. GUMS BLOOD AND
NERVE TONIC.

There is not a woman in this land
but at some time in her life would
have been the better for the use OF
this tonic. For diseases peculiar to
women. a better medicine was never
made. Il is composed OF the ingre-
dients from which the system has
been deprived by disease, over-work
or dissapation. 1t enters at once into
the circulation, building up the
tissues that have been wasted, and
making pure, rich blood in the most
direct way. For weak, nervous and
unsteady people, pimply, pale or
fieshless people, it will make strong
steady nerves and give the complex
ion that wholesome look that indi-
Gates health. We have hundreds Of
letters that people have written US
saying that they had gained in good
solid flesh at the rate of one to three
pounds per week while using DR..
Gums Blood and Nerve Tonic. II
should be taken after meals, one or
two tablets each time Druggists sell
it 75c per box or three boxes for
8. 100, or sent postpaid on receipt Of
price. We are glad to make reply
TO letters Of inquiry, the advice We
i've you i plain, and easily under-
stood Address DIR. Bosanko Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
MIDWAY AT THE CARNIVAL
Merchants Will Have Booths TO
Display Wares.

The following business men will
erect booths ON the midway during
the carnival:
Hair. Riddle Hardware Co.
Slower Drug Co.
Grants Pass Cigar Factory.
Harth q Son.
The Racket Store.
A. Il. Voorhies.
National Guards.
Rogue River Courier and many
others who will give in their names
this week. The carnival committee
has decided not to charge the business
men anything for space in the mid
way, they only stipulate that the
booths be attractively decorated. The
merchants may wholesale, retail OF
both in their respective booths,
Refreshments, candies and nuts,
ice cream and lemonade are barred
from the free lists, as the rights foI
these have already been sold.
Leave your name at Slover's Drug
Store, designating the place that you
wish on the midway
This is splendid way for the mer-
chants of Grants Pass to advertise
their business, and the committee
hopes that every enterprising business
man will avail himself Of the oppor'
tunity, in order that the midway may
be made one of the features of the
carnival.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
MISS THOMAS RECITAL
Mrs Wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
Was Highly Enjoyed

The audience which assembled on
Tuesday evening to listen to the reel
tai of Miss Laura Gertrude Thomas
were delighted beyond measure at the
entertainment which was presented to
them. In this city we think of Miss
Thomas as Grants Pass girl rs she
was formerly a student in the Grants
Pass schools She is well known here
and her friends are many. She has
recently graduated from the Columbia
school of oratory at Chicago and her
talent as a reader has brought her the
highest compliments wherever she has
been heard She was assisted in her
entertainment here by our local
musicians in several enjoyable num-
bers.
The opening number was piano
duet "Love's Awakening, by Mrs
Adelia Harth Wilson and Miss Lucas
The selection was we'll rendered and
was enjoyed Will, appreciation by the
audience The vocal solo, "In a
Bower" by Mrs Margaret Meade
Barnes, was given in the pleasing
manner which has made Mrs. Barnes
always a favorite with Grants Pass
audience and she was enthusiastically
encored Miss Laura Parker, also one
of our favorite musicians, rendered
with charming skill and expression
the piano solo, Schubert's "Impromp-
tn. "
Miss Thomas first appeared in the
amusing skec.h, Cupid and Dicky, "
in which her powers of impersonation
appeared to advantage. But it was
in the five scenes of Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch" that her pleasing
talent was most apparent. She carried
the audience with her and made them
see with their own eyes the scenes
which she depicted The woes and
joys Of the Wigs family were real
and to sustain as Miss Thomas did
the keen interest for so long time
and close with the audience so
absorbed in the scene presented,
would be a severe test to the powers
of any reader 1t is the general
opinion that her superior has never
been heard in Grants Pass.
Miss Thomas is charming in voice.
pose and manner On the stage, she
is perfectly natural and unassuming
In her selections, the portrayed scene
is always foremost in the minds Of the
audience, while the personality Of the
speaker is more dimly, though pleas.
antlY. realiznd.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
School Children Assist in the
Decoration Ceremonies.

Memorial day Saturday, May 80, was
fttingly observed in Grants Pass
under the auspices of the G, a. r.
Committees were appointed who took
charge of decorating the graves of
the departed heroes at the several
cemeteries. The exercises of the day
were held in the afternoon. The G..
A. r. and w. r. G. assembled at the
A. o. U. W. hall and marched thence
to Sixth street near the court house
where the parade was formed, headed
by the band and followed in orde
by the o. N. G., G. A. r., W. r. G,
and school children. The parade was
long and imposing one and the music
rendered by the band was appropriate
and beautiful. The march was to the
bicycle grounds where a large crowd
collected to witness the ceremony of
decorating cenotaph in memory of
the Unknown and unreturned dead,
with the customary ritualistic eXer-
cises of the G.. A. h. The school
children, under the direction of the
W. r. c., assisted in the ceremonies
of decoration. The customary salutes
were fired and the parade reformed
to march to the opera house to com
plete the exercises.
At the opera house, the memorial
service of the c. A. II. was given and
appropriate music was furnished by
the choir of the Newman NJ. E,
church. Recitations were given by
Misses Colo and Binns and an oration
was pleasingly delivered by Miss
Abbie Stackpole. The address of the
day was given by Rev. T. a. Daught.
ers aud was very able production,
pleasantly delivered and with
thoughts in keeping with the spirit of
the occasion. The song America"
sung by the entire assemblage, closed
the program.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by W. F.
Kremer
A Lively Corpse

The Sun yesterday received from
F. b. Tichenor, formerly organizer
for the Woodmen Of the World in this
district, but now Of Portland, Ore
gon. quantity Of advertising
dodgers and letter heads for a
" Grand Street Carnival and Mammoth
Initiation" that is to be held at
Grants Pass from June II to June 90
Mr.. Tichenor is president Of the
Carnival committee.
In some manner the report became
current in the city that Mr Tichenor
was dead, but the receipt Of letter
from him yesterday shows that he is
still among the living and rather a
lively corpse. Mr.. Tichenor was
well and favorably known in this
city and it is predicted that the
carnival in Oregon which he is manag-
ing, will prove a wonderful success -
San Bernardino, Cal, sun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
DIR. Roberts Sill Here.

DR.. Roberts, tho eye specialist at the
Western hotel, has been very busy
since coming to Grants Pass and has
concluded 10 stay until next Monday.
all and see the long list Of persons
hc has fitted since coming here.
Dr. Roberts has one of the most
complete optical outfits ON the coast
for the most intricate examinations
and he also cuts all the lenses for his
work. You don't have to wait, but
can got your glasses within few
hours.
If you want really first class work
in this line, don't fail to call on him
soon, as next Monday is his last day.
Examination free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
YET NO TRACE OF JONES
Further Effort Will Be Made to
Unravel Mystery.

There have been no new develop
ments in the case Of Henry Jones,
whose mysterious disappearance as
chronicled in our last issue. Those
who were acquainted with Jones do
not accept the possibility OF the
suggestion that he has left the country.
He was man Of good character and
standing, in good financial circum-
stances No solution presents itself
except that the man has been mur-
dered. His movements on the day no
disappeared are fully traceable up to
about half past four In the afternoon.
when he is said to have left the
Germania saloon. Since that time
there Is no trace Of him whatever.
He intended to go out TO the Dimiok
farm, but no one seems to know def
nitely whether or not he even started
thither, though 1t is supposed that he
did. His continued disappearance
seems to Indicate foul play beyond a
doubt. The matter will not be
allowed TO drop and it is thought that
Jackson county will lend assistance
to prosecute the search TO the fullest
possible extent, as the missing man
was a citizen Of that county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
HERMANN LANDS PRIZE
Republican Candidate Elected by
About 1900.

As was the general expectation,
Binger Hermann won in the congress
sional election held on Monday,
though with a majority that may
be considered small for this district.
Reames was strong candidate and
made a good "run," his personal
popularity gaining him quite u number
of republican votes, The election was
quiet and small vote was polled.
While all the returns are not yet in,
it is safe to say that Hermann's
plurality will not be far from 1900
He carried the counties of Benton,
Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln,
Linn, Marion, Tillamook, Washington
and Yamhill, with an aggregate esti-
mated plurality of about 24OO. Reames
carried Claokamas, Josephine, Klam-
ath and Polk with pluralties esti-
mated at 200, Lake is yet to be heard
from. Several surprises appear in the
returns. Claokamas county, esti-
mated republican, gave Reames $50;
Linn, presumably democratic, gave
Hermann majority, while jose
phine, placed as doubtful, presented
Reames with majority of about 200
and jackson fell far short of the ex-
pectations of the democrats.
In Josephine county, the several
precincts gave pluralties as follows:
For Hermann-North Grants Pass,
3S; West Grants Pass, /; Lucky
Queen, 4; Galice, ..
For Reames-South Grants Pass,
GS; Kerby, 2; LELAND, Al; Williams, . /;
Wolf Greek, l3 /; Murphy, 4G MT. Reuben,
IS; Slate Creek, .; Selma, Z; Waldo,
H. In Merlin precinct the vote was a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-06-04
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

NJ VI. Austin Of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour Of need
His wife had such an unusual case Of
stomach and liver trouble, physi-
clans could not help her. He thought
Of and tried DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and she got relief At once and
was finally cured Only CSC. at ".
7. Kremer's drug store.