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Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
BIG LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

It has been customary within recent years to make something of an adver- tisemcnt of the incident when an in surance company insures the life of an applicant for a very large amount. The fact has been trumpeted widely that MT. So-and-So has been insured for $1000.0OO in one policy by one com pany. Many accounts have been spread about of policies for less. truly, than the above, but still for big piles of money.
 It is q good sign that a reaction has set in against this sort of thing. There
 is decided objection these days to as suming such a heavy risk on one life. It is true that the statistican can prove that, if enough policies af practically uniform amount are issued then it makes no difference in the outcoH1c what that amount may be. IL is open to question whether the extremely large policies have ever been issued in sufficient numbers to meet the mathematical requirement. But that is not the whole of the problem.
 It is given out now for 2 fact that enough of the big policy business has been done to enable calculations and deductions to be made as to that sort of insurance and the result is that it is demonstrated that even among the S50,000 policies the mortality has been 50 per cent. in excess of the eXpecta- tion according to the tables If this is correct it follows that there is another element in the case beyond what has been considered, and that evidently is the temptation to insure due to con scious or semi conscious recognition of approaching death. Men who con template killing themselves, or men who have a feeling that their time is near, are ready to buy a deal more in surance than they can afford to pay for. as they expect to have the policy paid at an early date. The anxiety to get a large policy is in itself a cause for doubt as to the insured. If a mans circumstances are not in line with tha amount he wants to insure for there is ground for suspicion and for going slow. Insurers are coming to realize tke situation and to be very cautious in such cases.-Hartford Courant.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
senator dorman Repudiated.

The latest news from Washington is to the effect that Senator Germans leadership will be repudiated by con siderable number of democratic sen ators when congress convenes after the holiday recess. The democratic statesmen have been hearing from the country and it has been impressed upon them that if the democratic party shall defeat the Panama canal treaty the party will be held responsible for the defeat of all canal legislation for an indefinite period. And pleasant as 1t would be, from democratic stand point, to put the president ''in a hole" by refusing to ratify the treaty it is realized that the already overburden- ed democratic donkey cannot afford to carry an additional load in the shape of party responsibility for defeating the canal.
 The situation is full of discourage ment fer the Maryland senator Pro nptly upon his return to the senate after an enforced absence of several years. Senator German was reelected leader of the democratic side. and it is undeniable that his success in re- gaining Maryland for the democracy placed him among the foremost as pirants for the presidential ncmina- ton. But if his leadership on the canal question is to be repudiated by his followers it will put an end tO his presidential chances To be sure it is not to be expected that there will be many surface signs of a split in the democratic ranks. Only few days
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
A SCHOOL OF coURTsHIP.

It is onfv nece-Sarv for |" want Hf any sort to be named. and Indiana will sup
 nly it. It is we'll known that in certain
 r,rts of the northwest women arc
 greatly in the minority. and young men
 who have gone out there to make the r fortunes are connelled to remain wife
 Ices until hey car And means and le's- ure to return to regions better sunulie1 with feminine population. The letest coll of this sort comes from Kansas. .nOn young farmers in that state being
 willing and anxious to marry. it is said. if there were only girls within reach to whom they might offer themselves.
 As reported in the news columns, it has remained for an Indiana woman tO 500 the possibilities of 9 good work in this direction. Mrs. Julia Work, who conducts an industrial school for orph- an bows and girls al Laporte has eXper- fenced some difficulty in making su'ta- ble provision for her girls. The boys, when they grow up can 20 out into the world and take care of themselves without trouble but It Is not always so easy for the girls. With correct femi- ninc feeling Mrs Work takes the view that girls should marry, and evidently believes in the French system of far l0IlSlIS lildi lleStS. lhliltl LII IT III leaving the outcome to love and charca. At all events, she holds the opinion that a iudicious supervision is desira7 ble. onG she rroDoses to go into the matchma king business in a systematic way Out west are bachelors wanting wives: in her establishment are girls having all the domestic virtues that the most exactin~ man can expect in wife. Tn other words there is a market in one place and the material to supply it in another. Why not bring the two together? She thinks this can b. done. and she means % try it. She will s1On start west. it is announced. in company with Q flock of iris. She will escort them to the region C. bachelors. cr range for opportunities for acquaint- ance. and keep an eye on affairs while courtship progresses. Her plan does not involve long Ftay in any quarter, SO th9t the coultshiDs will necessarily ba brief but who shall say that the result will ra loss satisfacto to the person most concerned2 The plan does not sa- vor much of romance but if the Kan s"e bachelors. the Indiana girls, and MrS Work are pleased. who shall find fault? However, the experiment may turn out. the gratifying fact rem9ins as stated before. that Indi1ua always riscs to the occasion. whatever it may be.-IndianapClis Jou, nal.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
CAN THE PRESIDENT GO TO WAR?

If- as now seems probab:e. Colombia means to send troops into Panama, not the least curious phase of the situation will be that relating to the presidents power to use the nations military forces without securing authorization from congress. He has, of course, no power to declare war. The constitution assigns that important function of SOW ereignty to congress. It has happened, nevertheless that without any congress sional action presidents have used the military and naval forces of the nation to commit acts that were substantially acts of war, and have been upheld for sc doing.
 From time as remote as 179S, when American and French frigates fought, made captures and exchanged p-Lson- CTS there have been various contests known as quasi wars" or "impe; feet wars" in which the executive acted en- tirely without the consent of cong e:s. Exactly how far the president might go in this matter. however. is by no means clear. Jefferson. at the time of the Spanish depredatiGns in the Misslssip- pi valley. used force nnly when it could not be avoided, and instructed the troops not to maneuver away from American soil save when necessary to repel an invasion" Daniel Webster and Secretary Class held the same view, tho former specifically declaring that the executive has no power ito oppose an attack by one independent nation on the possessions of another" President Blu chanan deemed 1t necessary to ask congress fo- a special enactment au- thorizing him to use force in protec ing American citizens in transit across the iSthmus.
 Nevertheless. it is true that the army and navy. have been used for distinctly hostile acts not only at Panama but elsewhere. A distinction has thus been
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
PHoENIX. ARIZONA, DEC. 2S, 1900
A New Years Nuisance.

The Republican yesterday received the subjoined letter from one os the most cultured woRen in Phoenix lady who knows whereof she speaks. for she has lived here many years:
 'The Republican has been the med ium for several complaints recently, and if you will kindly grant me space l would like to enter femine protest. Recalling past experiences, it is with a feeling of dread that I look forward to the last night of the year, for 1t seems to be a popular notion with some of the citizens, that the New Year cannot be properly ushered in without con tinuous discharge of firearms for about two hours, while blasts loud and long continued from numerous whistles are deafening. l live in tho eastern part of the city, and the dem onstration is most pronounced. seem ingly within a few blocks.
 Last year the shot pelted the roof of our home like hailstones, while a bullet came down with thud.
 My little daughter shook with fright and I do not mind confessing that found it rather terrifying myself.
 In this city of homes, there are many weary mothers worn with the strain of endless household duties, and the care of restless little ones through the day. to whom the loss Of several hours sleep means much.
 There are many in other walks or life who feel it as keenly. no doubt; and last but not least. the hundreds Of invalids in our town with nerves mora or less shattered by disease, must find 1t extremely trying. Phoenix aspires to be m up-to-date city. and belie"s the majority of it's citizens will agree with me that it would be we'll to put some restraint upon those who would make of it a border town on New Years eve. hope this plea will bear fruit.
 A FEMININE G. BOWLER.
 The complaint made by our esteemed correspondent is well sustained. Sh' mentions q nuisance which is peculiar to Phoenix-no other town of the size of Phoenix anywhere else on the planet would submit to the blood-curdling. nerve-racking noises which here in variably usher in the new year. AS she points out. a multitude of whistles begin to blow promptly at midnight. and the internal racket is kept up ilt various forms until the rise of the sun. Succeeding the crazy screeches of the whistles. the Mexican population pro- ceeds to make the night kideous by an incessant discharge of firearms and personal iowls. And nine-tenths or the residents of the city, and all the visitors, must endure this torture in order that the remaining tenth may make Q bedlam.
 The serious phase of this nuisanC" can scarcely be exaggerated. For nerv- ous women, for nearly all men who work in offices and stores. and for all invalids, it is not only hardship to lose the sleep of a night. but the loss of sleep accompanied by these nerve torturing noises subjects sufferers 10 decided loss of vitality-many people find health and strength impaired for many days because of this intolerable reign of the savage spirit during the last night of the year.
 It Is the duty of the city authorities to put an end to the nuisance; they can do it, and they must do it.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
DRESS AND THE THEATER.
Why People Do Net Like to Go to the
 Theater..

Somebody seys the reason people don't go tc the theater any more is be-
 cause they dent like to dress up. Now what GC you think Of that? In the first place. nobody likes to dress for the thsater in New York if hc doesn't fee! like it, and in the second place he us ually feels like dressing up, especially if he is to take a lady with him-and whc isn't? FrCm our babyhocd every
 one of us have had a weakness for cur Sunday clothes, and there is not a enc of US who doesn't feel happier in them than in anything else. Now, hon estly, isn't this true? And wouldn't you think that a person who can af- ford tC give up $2 for an orchestra clair could afford an evening suit CT a smart frock or two? This is no req son. Nor is it because the theaters are suggested. and that the general run Of flat dwellers and working folks feel cut of place in such rich surroundings. Nothing is too good for your true Am
 erican. We are all multi-millionlire3 at heart, and the expression, "a cham pagne appetite with ginger ale bank account" was never suggested by a manifestation of American modesty. We want all we can get for the money, and none of us are averse to sitting on pea agreen plush.-Leslie's Weekly.
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Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
CURRENT COMMENT
PURELY ACADEMIC.

When man has nothing to talk about which interests him more than the shadowy possibilities of the dis tant future he may discuss with pro- priety the passing away of the wage system. It is not living question. Ii Is one which is of merely speculat tive interest to the people of this country. They will hire and be hired after the the fashion of their fathers.-ChicaGo Tribune
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo Qunine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if II fails to cure. F.. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
RROWNsBERGER HOME SCHOOL

e53 W. 7th St.. Los Angeles. Cal. Departments: Bookkeeping. Short- hand. College Preparatory, English. Telegraphy, Spanish. Large gymnas- ium. The only business school in the city that has recreation grounds. Send for catalogue
 F. BROWNSBERGER. Principal.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
PRESCOTT BUSINESS FIRMS.
  Hotel Blu Ike
AMERICAN PLAN.

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. 105 rooms. All modern conveniences. A strictly fiji st-class and modern hotel. Sample rooms for commercial men.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28

It isn't the pipe of piece" when q man finds his best meerscEaum iI pieces.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
BOOTS AND SHOES.
REGAL SHOES by Mail.

s375 per pair, express prepaid 150 styles for MEN AND WOMEN. IA sizes and widths. one price. 6 stores. Tannery to consumer CataloG and self measure ment blanks on postal request. Los An geles store 22z w. Third St, near Broad- way. A. s. Vandegrift, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
BARRELS AND TANKS.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.

los Angeles Cooperage Co. Tanks. bar rels and Hegs. Write for prices.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
S SAHATORIUMS.
OPTICAL GOODS.
ADOLF FRESE

Eyeglasses, Optical Goods ano DraughtsTnen and Surveyors Supplies Manufacturer and importer. Los An geles, Cal. 126 s. Spring St. Sun-e' Tel Main 1N42 Home Tel 1n42
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
CARPETS AND RUGS.
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS.
MACHINERY, ENGINES, ETC.

Hummel Pros. & Co, 1l6-1lS F. Second St. Carefully selected help.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28
POULTRY SUPPLIES.

HENRY ALTERS, 315 s. Main St. Largest poultry supply house in U. S. Send for free catalogue.
Arizona republican., 1903-12-28

WESTERN IRON WORKS. 9Us-g2S N. Main St, manufact'rs crude oil engines and pumps. Complete irrigating plants.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
Our Washington Correspondence.

Some of the things that are be-
ing discussed here by the men
who come to the national capital
on business before the departments
and for other purposes, are the
conditions that now exist in the
world of stock speculation. Things
have gone to cussed smash over in
Wall Street in any number of
stocks and yet the men who are
manipulating the game that catches
suckers are still looked upon as
the conservative business ele-
ment'' of the country, as the creme
de Ia creme Of respectability and
business sagacity. The real truth
is that if the people Of this country
had sense enough to sit down and
think consecutively for ten minutes
they would know that this so-called
conservative business element"
is a thoroughly discredited class Of
high binders, freebooters and COM
mercial Bashi Bazouks; that they
are robbing the people of the coun-
try every day and laughing at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
DO You Want to Yawn?

Feel cold shiverings, aching in
the bones, lack of energy, head
ache, and great depression? These
symptoms may be followed by
violent headache, high fever, ex-
treme nervousness, a condition
known as malaria. Herbine cures
it. Take it before the desease gets
a fair hold, though it will work a
cure in any stage. j. A. Hopkins,
Manchester, Kan, writes: 81 have
used your great medicine, Herbine,
for several years. There is moth
ing better for malaria, chills and
fever, headache, billiousness, and
for a blood-purifying tonic, there
is nothing as good" SOC at Area
dia Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15

will continue to stay in the same
place. A vote for the Democratic
ticket means that much nearer the
time when the tariff wall will be
reduced and the cost of living re-
duced with it. A vote for the Re-
publican ticket means that the
trusts and cormorants will con-
tinue to rule and that prices will
be showed up a notch every time
they get a chance. The people
may take their choice.
The case of Miss Todd, the young
woman postmistress in Delaware
who was "fired" by Postmaster
General Payne for no other reason
on earth than that she was obnoX-
ious to the Addicks faction of the
Republican party in that State, is
cause of much unfavorable COM
ment here and likewise causing
some high Republican officials a
few bad half-hours. The state
ment of Postmaster General Payne
that President Roosevelt was fully
aware of the deal that had been
made for the division of the spoils
of Office in Delaware is rather
tough on a civil service reformer
such as the President processes to
be. 1t no doubt, also, is especially
disheartening to those Republicans
who were hopeful that their party
and their administration would not
be disgraced by completely in the
attempt to Addicksize the State of
Delaware, and assist him in the
purchase of the United States
Senatorship from that State. 1t
was expected and anticipated that
Payne would give Addicks his
share of the political spoils, being
a machine politician himself, but
it was a shock to the lovers of
decent government that the Presi-
dent should have acquiesed in the
Addicks game. Miss Todd had
committed no offense for which
her dismissal should have been re-
quested. There was no word
against here personal or official
conduct, no petition from the
patrons of the Office for her re-
moval. She simply was against
Addicks and that was crime enough
in the eyes of machine politician
like the Postmaster General. What
will Roosevelt do? Will he rein
state Miss Todd or stand by the
action of the Postmaster General?
He may do lot of talking, but, as
he says, ''words are good only
when backed by Deeds"
CHARLES A. EDWARDS.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 10, 1903.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
TRY US:

Just no little has been accom-
plished b, President Roosevelt in
his spect ,ular trust fighting is
becoming more and more appar-
ent daily The era of official cor
ruption d ring the past four years
has never cen excelled or equaled
during the. existence of the govern
ment. A thorough renovation of
all departments is badly needed.
The misdeeds of this administra-
ton will never be revealed and
punished until the Democracy is
again placed in power. Men of
all parties are realizing this fact
and are becoming convinced that
four years more of the rascality
that has been practiced during the
past four would be exceedingly
dangerous to the welfare of the
nation.-OIney (W.) Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
Saves Two From Death.

s'Our little daughter had an
almost fatal attack of whooping
cough and bronchitis" writes Mrs.
w. K. Haviland, of Armonk, N.
Y, "but, when all other remedies
failed, we saved her life with DR..
Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an ad-
vanced stage, also used this won
derful medicine and to-day she is
perfectly we'll" Desperate throat
and lung diseases yield to DR..
Kings's New Discovery as to no
other medicine on earth. Infal-
lible for Coughs and Colds. SOC
and S1.00 bottles guaranteed Area
dia Valley Drug Co. Trial bottles
free,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
NANAGER,
610 Monon Bldg, Chicago, III.

The Creston, Ia, Morning Ameri-
can is bit sarcastic when it says:
"Of course we have the best bank
ing system the world ever saw"
after saying: Secretary Shaw
has just deposited forty million
with favored banks for the
ostensible purpose of moving the
crops, but now comes the news
from Washington that since Sep
tember 1st the banks have made
application to retire S7,S00,000 of
their circulation and take up their
bonds so they can sell the bonds
and make big profit on the prem
ium."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15

The New York american hit the
nail on the head, but did not i'm
prove it's standing with the trust
magnates when it said: "That
the convicts in a Pennsylvania
penitentiary should take to coun-
terfeiting is deplorable, of course,
but really not SO remarkable.
When the Legislature of a State,
aided and abetted by it's foremost
statesmen, and corporated with by
mayors and councils, deliberately
steals railroad franchises by whole
sale, it can hardly be expected that
the morals of convicts will not be
affected"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
TON, MO-. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1903
$1,000 IN PRIZES ON CORN.
The Missouri Worlds Fair Commis-
sion to Hold q State Corn Show.

Following the local corn shows
to be held in every county in the
State, at each of which premiums
amounting to $50 will be awarded
by the Worlds Fair Commission,
a State Show will be held in st.
Louis probably about the middle
of January, at which $1,000 in
prizes will be distributed.
This is done to encourage the
citizens of Missouri to look sharply
after show corn as they are gath
ering or handling their crop in
order that we may defeat Illinois,
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and the
other great corn States at the
Worlds Fair.
LIST OF PRIZES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
sit Goes Right to the Spot"

When pain or irritation exists on
any part of the body, the applica-
ton of Ballard's Snow Liniment
will give prompt relief. cit goes
right to the spot" said an old man
who was rubbing it in, to cure his
rheumatism. G. R. Smith, Propr.
Smith House, Tenaha, Texas.
writes: 81 have used Ballard's
Snow Liniment in my family for
several years, and have found it to
be a fine remedy, for all aches and
pains, and recommend it for
pains in the throat and chest" %,
SOC and S1.00 at Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
Beautiful Compilations

Are spoiled by using any kind
of preparation that fills the pores
of the skin. The best way to Sc
cure clear complexion, free from
sallowness, pimples, blotches, etc,
is to keep the liver in good order.
An occasional dose of Herbine
will cleanse the bowels, regulate
the liver, and so establish a clear,
complexion. SOC at Area
dia Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15
Mothers

Who would keep their children
in good health, should watch for
the first SYMPTOMS of worms, and
remove them with Whites Cream
Vermifuge. 1t is the childrens'
best tonic. 1t gets digestion at
work so that their food does them
good, and they grow up healthy
and strong. 25c at Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-10-15

Recently John H. Clarke, Demo-
cratic nominee for United States
Senator in Ohio, challenged SEN
ator Hanna to a joint debate.
Chairman Dick of the Republican
State committee of Ohio has de-
clined to accept the challenge.