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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-25
Carson Letter.
ED. COURIER:

ED. COURIER:
The Legislature of 1903 appropriated
money to defray the expenses of a
State Examiner to interview the sever
al Boards of Equalization, and attempt
TO enforce the revenue laws of the
State. The principal thing he will do
will be to call the attention of the
Boards to every COW and bull calf that
might escape taxation, and all other
classes of property in the State, except
property belonging to the railroad
companies The value of that class of
property is fixed, and any officer, in
the honest performance of his duty,
who attempts to assess the same at its
true cash value, must be prosecuted
upon his bond and fired out of office
besides. In other words, the last leg
islature legalized the escape of the
railroads from paying their share of
taxation, and provided severe penal
ties for any one who attempts to make
them pay their share, and further pro-
dig up" property belonging to the
rest of the people, wherever the same
can be found. 1t further provided for
"A gradual horizontal reduction of the
rate of assessment, which means a
gradual increase of valuation, and this
last provision, so far as the gradual in
crease of valuation is concerned, APP
plies to all property, except railroad
property, because railroad property
valuation is fixed and determined, and
cannot be raised except by State
Board composed of the agents of the
corporation, in the main, sometimes
called Assessors. Under the law,
mortgages, trust deeds and bonds for
deeds will be dug up, and call made
that they be assessed, rs well as much
other property that has hitherto es-
capped taxation. No one can rightfully
object to the taxation of all property
within the State, and am making no
such objection; but do object to the
ever increasing valuation of all prop
erty except railroad property, because
by such system railroad property will
pay less and less each recurring year,
and all other property, of necessity,
must pay more. | have pointed out a
fostering disease, and now for a RENE
dy: The laws enacted by the Legisla-
ture of 1903, with reference to the sub
ject, must be repealed in 1905, and to
accomplish this purpose, the repeal of
said laws must be made a campaign
issue, and we must oppose every man
who favors unequal taxation, be he
Democrat or Republican.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-25
THE SOUL CATCHERS.
A SINGULAR CUSTOM OF THE SOUTH
SEA ISLANDERS.

The WAY the Natives In Ihe Days He
fore Civilization Had FULLY Marked
Them For Its Own Used 80 Get Even
With Their Enemies.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
DOUGLAS HOTEL ARRIVALS

ORD-R. H. G. Mintz, Tucson; John McKenna, Bisbee; A. E. Eusigr. Pres cot.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

ing man. arrived in Douglas this morn ing.
 Mrs. Whenthoff will have a grand millinery opening at her Douglas store 9th street between H and Railroad avenue. on March 18th. The larges; and finest assortment of millinery goods ever seen in this territory will be displayed. 3-13tf.
 R. S Bennett, the Reviews solicitor left for Bisbee this afternoon. Mir. Bennett goes to the home office pre- paratory to a trip on the road in the interest of the extensive souvenir edi ton of the Review to appear about May 1st.
 H. E. Fox has just received an as sortment of K. of P and A o. U. w emblem pins and buttons in solid god and a pretty line of silver novelties in leather goods. 3-14-ti E.. R. Pirtle Go. today sold the four lots on Tenth street. adjoining the new Bank of Douglas. While the consideration could not be learned Mir. Pirtle states that the sale was made to a well known mining man foI a sum well up in the thousands. A large handsome structure. it is said vii be built on the ground
 The funeral of H. H. Shepherd took place from the Library hall today al 2 D. m, Rev. J. N. McComb. the off Ciating clergyman, spoke touchingly oi 1 the deaceased. The pail bearers were fellow Masons of the deceased. O. O Hammil. J. A. Rasbach D. T. Dunlap Fiegge. Russell and Stone. Interment was in the local cemetery. WANTED-If you want work, come and register if you want help, let us know Good place for line man al sSO. Dougas Employment office phone 67.
 J. B. Tomlinson, general manager oi the Yeager Canon Copper company is registered at the Roy from Prescott The pay car of the E. P and S. w. which passed through Douglas Wednes- day, was laid over here last night Among those connected with the pay masters department, who spent the night in Douglas, were, Paymaster Jas C. Rous. Jr., and w T. Hayden. train dispatcher.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
FELL TWENTY FEET
Douglas Stone Mason Sustains Broken
 Arm as Result
lSnecial tn RnyiawN

Especial to ReYiew.D
 Douglas. March 2G-Richard O'Keefe Q stone mason in the employ of T. J. En glish, fell from the top of the new International Land and Improvement Co.'S building. being erected or Tenth street, and sustained several bruises all over his person. besides a deep gash in his hesd. .-.,
 The accident happened about 1:3O o'clock. O'Keefe was placing a stone cap on the corner of the building when in some unaccouItable manner. he became oyerbalanced and fell to the ground. twenty feet below. striking a scaffold on the way down. He struck on a pile of cut stone on his head and right shoulder, the fall rendering him unconscious for five or ten minutes.
 Dr. Randall was one of the first to reach the prostrate farm of 'O'Keefe and after superficial examination, the injured man was remov 0 a back room of the White House saloon. where he was revived. A closer ex- animation proved that no bones were broken, nor was the skull fractured as was at first supposed. pr. Randall took several stitches in the wound on O'Keefe's head The unfortunate man has been in Doug as but few days. He is over fifty years of age.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

8 new line of Folding Beds, Iron Beds. Wardrobes, Couches and Folding Couches, Reed and Metal Couches, Fancy Dressers, Fancy Iron Beds, Nor ris Chairs, Reed Chairs, Book Cases, and Cheffoniers. Paul & Go. are loca ted on Tenth street, between F and G, and conduct the largest furniture establishment in the ciSy. This latest shipment is the largest line of furni ture ever brought to Douglas. Call and see for yourself.
 Paul 6 Go. are fully equipped to do undertaking work in all it's branches.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
DOUGLAS IS BUILDING UP GENERAL ACTIVITY IN SHELTER
 CITY ON BORDER Copper Queen Store is Fast Assuming
 Business Proportions-churc Or ganizations May Build in This City
Copper Queen Store is Fast Assuming
Business Proportions-church Or
sanizations May Build in This Cit,
Especial to Review. ]

tSpeclai tO ReVleW.)
 Douglas. March 20.-The building in dustry goes merri y on and every sun rise finds a new foundation started; every sunset, a home finished. And the end is not yet So saith the car penter boss. The business center pre- sents a topsy-tu appearance. But who cares so long as the good work goes on? The Bank of Douglas build ing. at 10th and G. is practically fin ished and first blood was scored to- day by the tenants when Herrick & Taylor moved into their new office at the east end of the building.
 The Copper Queen store, on the northeast corner of 10th and G, is as suming business like airs and is be ginning to approach something like proportions. It will be some time yet before the big store will be opened for business. but when it does open Bisbee's home of c. o. sales will have to betake itself to the rear.
 Stone cutters on the Mcguire build ! ing on the southeast corner of the central intersection are making the chips fly, as they shape the boulders into regular form The PirtIe build | ing. at 11th and G. is shooting skyward with the speed of a balloon and beau ty mark being added to the main en trance in the shape of an arch.
 The Klein structure. between 11tt and 12th, is almost ready for Occupan cy.
 The power house and ice plant O | the Douglas Improvement company is being roofed and will soon be ready to receive it's mechanical equipment
 The new French hotel is all bu finished, the painters having started on the internal decorations a few day! | since.
 l There is talk of some of the churcl organizations erecting suitable struct ures for religious worship, and nc doubt church bui ding will soon grace our city. The church is a powerful factor for good in any community an( Douglas will welcome the advent O religious worship in it's own home.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

UNITED moDERNs NO. 16o Meet 2nd and 4th Mondays at D. m. at Opera House hall. Visiting members cordially invited. c. c. Warner, Chair. Nj. E. Crank, Sec'y.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

New line of stationery just received at Whites. If
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

ROY-Chas Imtzow, Los Angeles; Francisco Viesca, Juan A. Viesca, Mexico; A. ". Wade, Nacozari :" P. McCourtney. Austin, Tex; c. NJ Bin- son, Nacoza-i; J. E. Suils. San Miguel. ite; Chas. Pullman, Fl Paso; W. F. McAvoy. Los Angeles; W. T. Hayden, Louisville; Jas. c. Rous, Jr., Fl Paso; Dr. T. M. Smith, Tucson; A. T. Rleimschmidt, Springville, A. T.; J. B. Tomlinson, Prescott.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

Uncle Jim buys and sells
 SECONDHAND GOODS of all descriptions He Is now located next to the Cattle Exchange barber shop on H. st
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
DOUGLAS PosToEFicE
Sealed Bids For Lease on Premises
 Viii Be Received {. 4 + {. f < 1. l. + 1. i. 1. {. 1. i. l.


 < Especial to Reyiew) < + Douglas. March 20.-"Sealed * 1. proposals will be received by the <. + undersigned, until April IS, 1903. < 1. 10 lease premises, centrally loca- <. < ted, for postoffice purposes at < + Douglas. Arizona. under five or 4' + ten year lease. proposals to in- 4 + ciude a complete new, modern < f equipment of postofice boxes, # 4 fixtures and furniture. heat light, < + water. and a fire and burglar < + proof safe or vau't + + Full information and blank # 4 proposals can be secured from the < # postmaster. + + "M H. FLINT + * Asst. Supt.. Salary and Allow < < ance Div. P. o. Department" # + l. i. # + + + -s. I, < 4 l. +; + < < The above notice bulletined in the postoffice indicates that the govern ment officials are pushing the matter of a new postoffice to speedy materi- alization. l. is understood on good authority that several prospective bid ders, all property owners of consid- erable prominence have seen Mir. White in search of information. While no formal bids have as yet been en- tered, it is expected that a few days hence will find several bidders offering to furnish all the requirement. of the department.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
WANTED

WANTED Girl for housework- Laborer. A cook. Douglas Employment Office
 Tel. 67.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
DOUGLAS CHURCH NOTICES

Union Sunday school at Library hall Sunday. March 22nd, at 10 a. m. Regu- lar Presbyterian services at II m. conducted by Rev. J. N. McComb. At 7:30 D m. Rev. T. F. McCountney wi.l conduct evening services.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

Sioux City. Ia.-Mrs. Ellen Gal, lagher, under sentence of fifteen years for perjury, has taken an appeal to the state supreme court. and been released on $25 .0000 bail, furnished by hec uncle,
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
Malls

Eastern mail arrives 3:30 p, m; closes. 9:45 a. ID.
 Western mail arrives, 10:05 a. m.; closes. 3:10 p. ID.
 Mexican mail arrives, 5 D. m.: closes 4:30 p. m. Renwick White, P. M.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21

Sandstone, Minn.-John Whitaker owner Of a sawmin, walked half mile from his mill to his home with piece of scaantiing three feet long sticking through his side. He will probably recover.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
DOUGLAS POST OFFICE HOURS

General delivery window open ant stamps for sale from S:30 a. m until ' D. !n.. except while the mails arc be iGg C:at-ibu:cd.
 Money order and registry window open from 8:30 a. m. until D. m., ex cept during the distribution of the mails.
 Sundays-General delivery will be open from p. ID. until p. m. on!-.
 Neither registry nor money order business transacted on Sunday.
 Stamps on sale in store at all times.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-21
Pioneer Transfer Co.

Hamilton. O., Judge Beiden an nounces that a special grand jury will be called March g to investigate the case of Alfred A. Knapp. charged with wife murder.
The independent., 1903-10-15

the property which he occupies. or
which is vacant, and in case of a va
cant house the landlord gets a rebate
on his taxes until he can get tenant
tc move in, and pay the full amount
again for him. We know also that
man who owns anything less than
two acres is charged a higher rate of
taxation than the one who owns two
acres or more within the city limits.
All these things are in favor of the
rich and against the poor. We wait
for the single tax as the only way to
kill land speculation which is not for
the benefit of any but the real estate
agent and few favored ones in the
community But it is said we will
never be able to secure such system.
Certainly not from the ordinary grit
or tory, nor from democrat OR rennb-
lican; we must ignore the old party
cries which seem today not to mean
anything but subserviency to private
and corporate aggrandizement to the
detriment of the public. We must vote
The independent., 1903-10-15
Toronto, Canada.

protect every state from unreasonable
depreciation by corporations created
by other states.
! have just published a-book entitled
The Organization and Control of IN
dustrial Corporations. A brief his
tory of the development of corporation
law is given, and then, under various
headings, the chief features of the cor
poration laws of the various states are
given, in analytic comparison. Such
a task, as you see, was stupendous. It
was done by teacher of economics,
who has spent years in the study, COM
parison and analysis of the corporation
laws OF all the states. Out of such a
study must come certain principles
and conclusions These are of special
value to members of congress.
My object in publishing the book
was not profit, for expect the book
will have only a limited sale. But I
wanted to help congress to grapple
with and master this important and
intricate question. Hence ! will be
pleased to forward to you, compli-
mentary, a copy of this book / only
wish to know tn t you want the book
and will give it attention upon it's ar
rival AS soon as | hear from you
to that effect, it will be my pleasure
to Immediately forward it to you. Cool
weather has come, and you will have
just about time to give the book at
tention and consideration before con-
greSs cOnvenes.
After scanning through the book.
sy.%1 ~xxsf1
the conclusion, pages 168 to 173 (not
long you see) have added an ap-
pendix (pages 191 to 207) giving the
antitrust legislation to date, with
comments. See particularly the plan
given on last page, to further extend
the consideration OF. this question by
those most competent to do So Very
sincerely, C. F. TAYLOR.
The independent., 1903-10-15

for a single taxer and one in favor of
public ownership against all other po-
litical names whatever, until we OBJ
tain what We ask for: and we know
that the producing classes are num-
erous enough to elect whom they will
Tin spite of the privileged class) if we
will pull together and not be led by
few demagogues who sell their birth
right for mess of pottage to those
who think that .he people should be
made prey for them. Then let us
pull long and Strong and altogether
and our aim will be accomplished, but
IN the meantime our legislators, who
are really our servants and are paid by
us to do our collective political or
municipal business, take upon them
selves the role of masters and treat
us with contempt, subsidizing whom
they will, and regulating what pay,
We, their masters, shall give them
T. e. RAWSON.
Toronto, Canada.
The independent., 1903-10-15
5I;(l3;|i|I|
351;||9'z

After the election this year the work
of organizing and enrolling the re-
united peoples party will be carried
on vigorously. Eve ! now the good eff
fects OF the Denver conference are ap-
parent Chairman Edgerton has held
successful state conferences in Colo
RADIO, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana. Ohio.
and Pennsylvania. The populists of
South Dakota are waiting for him to
come there.
.~During the campaign of 1900 Prof.
9. Vincent, editor of The Nonconform-
lst tafterward the Central Farmer,
and now merged into the Farmers
Advocate, Topeka, prepared and pub
lished
THE PLATFORM TEXT BOOK.
This valuable work contains every
national party platform ever written,
from the earliest days of the republic
down to and including 1900 Besides
the platforms it contains succinct po-
litical history, including the vote at
every presidential election.
Every Populist Interested in the
Work of the Denver Conference
Should Have = Copy
The Independent has purchased of
Prof. Vincent his entire stock of The
Platform Text Book and purposes
placing them in the hands of Indepen-
dent readers at actual cost. Bound in
paper; original price, 25 cents. Our
price to close out the lot. 15 cents.
THE INDEPENDENT.
Lincoln, Neb.
The independent., 1903-10-15
The Philosophy of Freedom
An Open ForuE for Single Takers

so simplify (and where solved has so
simplified) all other social problems
Let Independent readers once grasp
this great truth, and the experience OF
Manitoba will soon be ours.
DISCIPLE OF HENRY GEORGE.
Lincoln, Neb.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-02-04
TELLS OF OCEAN TRAGEDY
A Cook Charges His Shipmates With
Mutiny and Murder
He Says the Captain aud Seven Men
Were Slain by the Mutinecrs-Ac-
cused SeRmen Under Arrest.

Liverpool. England. - The British
steamer Brunswick. from Maranham.
Brazil via Funchal. Island of Madeira.
arrived here and landed five survivors
uf the British bark Veronica. from
Ship Island. Miss. October d for
Montcvidco. who were picked up at
sea 10y the Erunswicl; before arriving
nj Funchal.
The men reported the Veronica was
burned ut sea December 20 hui four OF
them have been charged with the muir
der of Captain Shaw and scteu of the
crew of the Veronica. After the crime
they are alleged to have set fire to the
ship
The cook of the NCronica. n colorcd
man. who was among those who were
rescued hy the Brunswick. made Il
statement Ia Captain Brown which
caused him to send u cable message
To Scotland Yard
the four Seamen said the Veronica
waS abandoned because She was on
lire. They added the CHIEF officer and
seaman died ON board of her. that
taniln Shaw ahi some of the crew
departed in one boat. and that the men
picked up by the Brunswick left the
phN ~ 1HoluPr noat ana succeeded
in reaching Cajucira Island on Christ
mas Day in starving condition. after
drifting for five days. in which period
they lived an eleven biscuits and 4
small barrel of water Three days
later the men were picked up by the
Brunswick
The cook. however. insists the men,
led hy the hoatswain. Il German. mu-
tinted ana murdered the captain chief
officer and others and threatened TO
i>iil hii' ii he betrayed them
After an investigation the four sea
men We're formally charged with muir
dering their ShipmateS Three of the
Tour are Germans. The fourth is n,
American. William Smith. who Shinped
ut Mississippi port
The Veronica was owned by William
Thompson Co. of st. John. y. +.
Captain Shaw's home was i'm the Mari
time Provinces
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-02-04
KILLED IN A KENTUCKY FEUp.
John Howard. Cousin or Jim, Meets His
Death when Unurmed.

Lexington, Ky.-ln Il general fight
in the store of f.. &. Hyden. nj Elka-
tawa. on the edge OF Brcathitt Coun-
ty. John Howard. II cousin of James
Howard. who stands accused OF AS
snsSinating William Goebcl. was shot
through the stomach and killed.
Howard, his wife and TWO younger
brothers had gone To the store TO make
some purchases and net there Liberty
Clemmens ana two of his brothers
They had been enemies for some
time and one of the ClemmenS men
attacked Bill Howard with hiSs fist
Howard knocked him down. and in
stantly there was Il fight. The How
ards had come away without their re-
vOlvers for tho first time in ten years
Liberty ClemmcnS shot John Howard
through the chest. Will ClcmmcnS was
struck over the left eye with Il ham
mcr and hurt. TIL" Howard brothers
retreated. but threatened To avcngc
the killing Of their brother inside OF
twcnty-four hours
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-02-04
MANY DEAD IN ARIZONA WRECK.
Southern Pacific Passenger Trains Collide
Head On Near Tucson.

Phoenix, Ariz. The third resent
wreck on the Southern Pacific in
Southern Arizona has occurred. and
the bodies of eighteen victims have
been recovered from the burning cars.
The wounded number ten or twelve,
and some of these will die.
The head-on collision occurred near
Vail station, sixteen miles east OF Tue
son. when the east and west bound
Sunset Limited trains crashed into
each other at Il high rate of speed.
completely demolishing both locomo-
tives. Five Pullman slccpers escaped.
but all the others were burned.
The wcst-bound train was nearly
twelve hours late. All the passengers
of the west-bound train escaped death.
but the engineer and part Of the train
crew fell victims
Immediately following The crash the
wreckage was ignitcd by flaming oil
from the locomotive tanks The oil
strcwn debris burned rapidly. and
many who otherwise would have re-
covered were burned TO death before
they could be taken out. 1t is said
that the accident was due 10 n misun-
dcrstanding of orders.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-02-04

Plainficld that The day he observed as
period of mourning were generally
responded 10.
There was an entire suspension OF
business during the afternoon. all the
public schools were closed and flags
were flying at half mast in al parts
of the city.
The list OF victims has becl Increased
by two, making Il total OF twenty
three dead. William VI. Y. Clark died
at the hospital. and y. Evcritt Rcigh-
ton also succumhei to his injuries.
With the exception OF Wilson Fred
erick. all the injured a; the hospital
were doing wen. lie had :: small
chance 90 pull through. OF the injured
ones nt their homes there were re-
ports Of Improvement.
The city was filled with strangers
who had come to pay Il last tribute
to the memories of the victims. whom
they had known in life. Churches
were filed TO overtlowing. and the
funeral professions We're the largest
ever seen here.
Because uf tie over zcaious action.
on the part of out-of-town newspaper
photographers the police were called
out in full force 10 keep them away.
In few instances they placed their
cameras close by the humes of the
deceased persons, and greatly annoyed
the mOurners.
TcleGrams of coincidence from the
Mayors of many cities in the state
We're received NJ lhe home of Mayor
o. l.. Jenkins. of this city and Mayor
w. y. Smallcy, OF North rlainficld.
Elizabeth. y. 1.-The purport OF the
statement made by Engineer Ja!acS
Davis TO Chief OF Police Eicly nt tho
Muhlenberg Hospital i'm Plainl;cld was
made public here by Charles j. Fisk
the foreman OF the Coroner's Jury that
will inquire into the cause of the dis
aster mt Westficld. The statement
which Chief kiely has described as he
ing OF supreme Importance" is about
the same aS that made public by Coun>
ty Physician Wcstcott in Plainfield
Davis told DR. Wcstcott that he had
got down from his seat to the injector
According 10 the statement Kiely gives.
Davis said that the boiler was leaky
and he was trying 10 patch 1t up The
engineer further told Kiely that he
didn't see any signals until the rear
llghis of the EaSton local loomed up
before him and that ;hc crash came
pelore he mad time to reverse the en-.
Sine or throw OH the brakes. Mr. Fisk
says that when the engine was pulled
out of the wreckagc Oh Tuesday night
the throttle was wide open Several
persons who saw the collision, how
ever. say that they saw sparks fiying
from the wheels of the train. indicat-
! ing that the brakes were set hard.
| Coroner Bunting. CHIEF Kiely. Mr..
FISK and Prosecutor English spent the
greater part of the day in the lattcr's
office making out SubpoenaS and TAX
ing the depositionS of witnesses. Eff
! teen persons were examined and their
testimony taken for the Coroner 5
! Jury.