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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
The Worlds Fair Route.

Those anticipating an Eastern trip,
or n visit to the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition at st. Louis, cannot afford
to overlook the advantages offered by
tho Missouri Pacific Railway, which,
on account Of its various routes and
gatcways, has beef appropriately
named 1.-THE Worlds Fair Route"
Passengers from the Northwest
take the Missouri Pacific trains
FROM Denver or Pueblo. with the
choice of either going direct through
Kansas City, or via Wichita, Fort
Scott and Pleasant Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver and
Pueblo to st. Louis without change,
carrying all classes of modern equip
ment, including electric lighted OBJ.
servation parlor cafe dining cars Ten
daily trains between Kansas City and
st. Louis.
Write or call on W. c. Mcbride,
General Agent, l24 Third street,
Portland. for detailed information
and illustrated literature.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12

The people OF Josephine county need
some Legislation in their interests and
behalf along these lines:
/. Amendment OF the prohibi tory
fish laws that apply to Rogue river.
2. A law regulating railroad freight
rates.
3. A law requiring railroad com.
panies to furnish cars to shippers.
4. A law prohibiting the erec.
tion OF dams where the same will de.
stroy expensive public bridges
o. A law providing for the institu.
tion Of u mining bureau for the de.
yelopment OF the mining interests to
be paid for by the corporation take.
imposed upon mining companies.
6. A law providing the public In.
formation Of the assessed values OF
property.
The people OF Grants Pass need
some legislation along these lines;
l. Amendment of the city charter
to give the city the right TO regulate
water and light rates
2. A law prohibiting the taking
mp of fire hydrants without the city's
consent, except upon 30 days notice.
3. Amendment OF the charter 30
as to make IL conform to the state
laws concerning elections
Whom do you think can do most
to bring about such legislationY
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
School Superintendent

One OF the best nominations made
at the democratic convention was that
OF Dennis II. Stoysll for school
superintendent, Mr.. Stovall is a
graduate OF the State College of Cor.
wallis and was q tutor In that uniyer.
sity. Under the state law the clerk
cannot put his name ON the ticket un.
loss he furnishes evidence that he has
taught In a public school nine months.
This provision is clearly In conflict
with the state constitution which
provides that all elections shall be
free and equal and that the person
receiving the highest number of votes
shall be elected. The county clerk
has refused to I'LL the certificate in
order to tost the law and friendly
proceeding has been begun for that
purpose. Mr. Bartlett aiding in
every way to secure speedy hearing.
II will DO taken to the supreme SouIt
at once, with the hope OF getti ng q
decision In time to get Mr. Stovall's
name on the ticket II the decision is
not received in time, tho voters will
write his name on the ticket and elect
him beyond peradventure OF any
doubt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
Circuit JudQe.

The democrats have but one candi-
date for circuit Judge, Hon. J. X.
Neil Of Jacksonville. Judge Neil is
q pioneer and citizen lawyer. Years
ago when young man. he served
this district a number Of years as
prosecuting attorney. and no one ever
filed the Office with more industry
than he did. Later in life he was
county judge OF jackson county for
eight years and his administration Of
that office was above criticism.
Judge Neil is man past middle age,
and Of perfect physical health, possess.
ing temperament. mental and ply
sical. that raises him above partisan
ship or prejudice. He has had a
practice In all branches Of the law
aud which extended over all Of South
ern Oregon In the days before the rail
road, and would bring to the bench a
matured judgment and long eIper-
ience at the bar. Judge Neil has
never at any timr been attorney for
any corporations, bat has been con-
tent to persue his profession in lines
that did not bring him into contro-
versy with the just enforcement and
administration OF the laws OF the land.
He is a man OF liberal views. but Of
the highest moral character His life
has been one Of honest simplicity and
no one is imbued with more humane
and generous impulses. He has an eI-
traordinary capacity for work and a
most conservative and sound Judgment.
Admitted to bar when just past his
Judge Neil has grown up
with Jurisprudence of this state and
is thoroughly imb ued with its spirit
and letter. A fitting reward to his
learning and ability would be his
election as circuit judge and he would
be Judge who would have the conf.
dence OF the whole people and Of every
shade Of belief and every station, and
not alone OF any faction or class.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
How 10 Your Assessment

The most important Office to the
tax payers Of the county Is that OF as.
SCISSOR. This is an office that is
generally marked on account OF the
lack OF of moral courage Of its occu-
pants. The general rule is TO let the
corporations Off with All assessment Of
their own making and assess the man
man who owns but a home at about
half Its value. This Is the result OF
the political influence Of party bosses
The Oregon g. California railroad has
Its land assessed at less than dollar
an acre, but the man who enters
piece Of timber land finds II assessed
for twice as much. Why IL IL thusp
Every year we hear about what Is
going to bo done, and that ends II.
Jackson county assesses the railroad
at 5000 mile and Douglas the same.
Why does not the assessor OF this
county do likewise2 Simmons 4
Camerons mining property Ia worth
$3.50, 900 but Is assessed for less than
ts0, 900. The laboring man who owns
home worth $1,000 finds II assessed
for about $500. II the poor man was
assessed at the same proportion of the
actual value that J, I. Logan has the
Simmons & Cameron property assessed
at, the home worth $1,000 would be
assessed at less than $40. IL. O. Per.
kins, tho democratic nominee for as.
SCISSOR is pioneer Of this state and
civil enigneer by profession. He has
been engaged also in farming and min.
Ing He has had the experience
necessary to enable him to estimate
the value OF property aud what is
more necessary, the moral courage
and back bone TO follow his own
judgment Josephine county today Is
by q ridiculously unequal assessment.
shifting the burden OF taxes upon the
poor The only corporations that are
assessed upon the same valuation
that the poor man is, are the two
banks OF Grants Pass Why should
not the o. 4 Q. railroad and other
corporations be assessed In tho same
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
John T. TAYLOR.

For six years John I. Taylor has
been treasurer OF this county, and
there has never been more faithful
accounting OF the county's funds
than during that time. Not even
whisper Of suspicion of any act
that would In any way SAVIOR Of the
neglect of any duty. There has been
no use Of county money even tenn.
porarily In any business but that Of
the county and there never will be
while he holds that Office. Day In
and day out, except when confined to
his home by sickness, he has been at
his office to attend TO his duties in
manner the law oontemplates and
with faithfulness never before given
to this Office. AT the special session
Of the legislature held in December
1908, his salary WAS raised from 800
TO $500. This raise was deserved and
should have been made before, instead
OF some others Mr.. Taylor gives all
his time TO the office and will be
found doing 80 for the next two years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
The Shoriff's Office.

Q. Il. Lovelace, the present county
commissioner, was nominated for
sheriff not because he wanted the
Office, but because the party wanted
him for that place, as we'll as many
republicans. The people generally
think that the person elected to that
Office should I'll IL and discharge the
duties in person. The sheriff elected
should be the sheriff in fact, as well
as In law. Mr. Lovelace is In every
sense qualified, being a man Of educa.
tion and good business ability and
untiring energy. As a commissioner
he has been OF great benefit TO the
county. In building the Illinois river
bridge he saved the county about the
salary Of the sheriff for year. II
elected, he will conduct the office for
the salary whatever II may be. The
present incumbent even since his
salary has been raised, has presented
the county court bills for services,
which can be ascertained by examin.
ing the records, in addition 10 his
salary. This, Mr.. Lovelaoe will not
do. II Is up to you, Mr.. Voter, to
decide whether you want efficiency
and economy in that Office or extra
pay In addition to the salary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that IL not alto
gether true. DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption is sure cure
for all lung aud throat troubles
Thousands can testify TO that Mrs
@. b. Van Metre of Shepherdtown.
W Va. says Il had severe case OF
Bronchitis and for year tried every
thing i heard Of but got no relief.
One bottle Of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery then cured me absolutely. +"
It's infallible for Group, whooping
Cough. Grip. Pneumonia and Con.
sumption. Try It, It's guaranteed by
National Drug Store and Grants Pass
Pharmacy. Trial bottles free. Reg.
sizes 50c, 81. 90.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
ONE AND 0NE-THIRD FARE
To Methodist Episcopal Confer.
ence at Los Angeles.

Account above conference, the
Southern Pacific 20. will make re.
duced rates on the certificate plan
from main line points in
Oregon south Of Portland. Passen.
gers will purchase tickets to Los
Angeles. for which Agent will collect
the highest one way Iate, giving
special receipt. On presentation Of
this receipt, duly executed. by origi.
nal purchaser. Southern Pacific
Agent at Los Angeles, will sell re-
turn ticket at one.third fare. Sale
dates from Oregon points will be
April 10, to May Z. inclusive, also
May o. IL. 16. 23, 26, and 80. This last
day on which certificates will be hon.
ored for return at reduced rates from
Los Angeles. will be June 9th, 1904.
W. e. CONAN, G. P. A.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Tim Der Land Act. June 8. 1873.
United States Land Office,
Rosedurg, Oregon, April 20, 1901

Rosedurg, Oregon, April 20, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provision OF The act OF
Congress OF June 3, 1873, entitled "An
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
JOHN HOLLIS,
Of Carson, County OF Skamanis. State Of
Washington, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No 566l, for
the purchase Of the NW1 of SE14,
E19 Of sWL, SWJ4 Of sWI4 Of Sec
;ion No. 20 in Township No. 81
South, range No. 6 West, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought
10 more valuable for it's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before
10. Booth, County Judge, at his office
at GrSnts Pass, Oregon, on Thursday,
the l4th day OF July 1904.
lie names ss witnesses: Edward Hoi
lie, VI Carson, Wash. Bertha Hollis, Of
Carson, Wash f; AIbisn W. Sllsby, Of
Grants Pass, Ore; Fred H. Briggs, Of
Grants Pass. Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the abpve-described lands are request
ed to file THEN claims in this office on or
before said lith dav Of July, 1904.
J. T. BRIDGES, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
BY The wAYSiDE.

The last republican legislature
was the worst.
The republican legislature OF 1908
made the fish laws of 1901 still harsh.
er. Do you like themy
Republicans freely admit that the
democratic county ticket is the best
ever named in the county. aud many
OF them will vote 1t.
The hsh laws concerning Rogue
river are a present from the repub.
licans who represented you la the
Legislature since 1900 II Is time they
should be extended vote OF thanks
or be presented with II gold watch
each.
The last republican legislature pass.
cd laws that caused Josephine
tounty's share OF the .tate take, for
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
BRIGHT'S DISEASE

ia. srg''I 'um ever paid Tor pre-
.'''ipuon. chsng,d hands in san Frsn.
cisco. Aug. 50, 1901. The transfer in.
yOlved IN coin aud stock sll2.5OO. .0l and
sas paid by party Of business men for
sspecihc for Bright's Disease and Dia-
oetes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi.
CATION of the specific Nov. is, 1900
They interviewed scores OF the cured
and tried il out on its merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got phy.
siclsns to name chronic, incurable cases.
aud administered it with the physicians
tor judges. Up TO Aug. 25, 81 per cent
NJ the test cases were either well or
progressing isvorsbly.
There being but thirteen per cen, Of
failures, the parties we're satisfied and
closed the Transaction. The proceedings
OF the investigating committee aud the
eliulssl reports Of the test cases we're
published and sill be mailed free on
application. Address JoHS J. FUlroS
CoSrASr, 40 Montgomery St. san Fran
cisco, Cal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For Supreme Judge-Thomas o Day
Of Mu'tnomah county.
For State Food and Dairy Comis
sioner - W. S. Douglas Of Douglsl
County.
For Congressman, First District
r. NJ. veatch of Lane county.
For Judge, First Judicial District
]. r. Neil Of jackson county.
For Prosecuting Attorney, FRS
District-A. Z. Reames of Jackson
county.
For State Senator-L Bilyeu o.
Lane county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE TO LABORERs AND
MINERS.
To all whom it may concern; Noti'
j. hereby given:

To all whom il may concern; Notice
is hereby given;
That all those certain Placer mining
claims, situated in Township 80,
South; Range 8 west of the Villa
mette Meridian and ON the left hand
bank OF Josephine Greek, and the
"Blue Jay" on the right hand bank.
in the county Of Josephine and State
Of Oregon. and lying between Fid-
dlers' Gulch, and Days Gulch, are
owned Ly Edward Daley and David
Bour. That said Mining claims are
being worked by NJ Marks, under an
agreement in the nature Of Deed
in Escrow.
Therefore, all laborers and miners
are hereby notified that they are not
entitled TO a laborers' lien on said
above described property (mining
claims,) under the law. And we
warn all presons who are working for
the said NJ. Marks, not to attempt 10
file liens against said above described
mining claims or either OF them, as
we will contest all or any liens. that
may be filed on said claims.
January Both, 1904.
EDWARD DALEY,
DAVID BOUR.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
RnaahurU 0raOon Anil II IuOl

Koseourg, oregon, April II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in ccm.
pliance with the provisions Of the act Of
Congress Of June 3, 1873, entitled IAN
act for the sale Of timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon. Nevada,
and Washington Territory, as extended
to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4. 1892,
MIRTA NJ. SPER IER
Of Silverton, County Of Marion,
State OF Oregon, has this day filed
in this office her sworn statement No.
6O6l for the purchase Of the NWl Of Sec
ton No. in Township No. 80 South,
Range No. s West, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and 10 establish
her claim TO said land before j o. Booth,
County Judge, at his office at Grants
Pass, Oregon, on Thursday, the 3Oth day
OF June, 1901.
She names as witnesses:
Walter Harmon, William Anderson
W. ]. Fleck and w. b. Moore, ell OF
Grants Pass, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the sbove.described lands are re.
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 30;h dav of June, 1904.
j. T. BRIDGES, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office.

Roseburg, Oregon, March %, 1904.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by John Nj.
Fades, contestant, against homestead
entry No l0.S6l. made December II,
1900, for Elg NWl4, NEl4 SWI4 Section
80, Township SO South, Range 6 West.
by Charles A. Hill, contestee, in which
II IL alleged that Charles A. Hill had
not established his residence on the said
land, that he has made no effort to cul-
tivate or improve the same, and that he
has abandoned the said land, having
been absent without obtaining leave
for period OF more than six months
last past, said parties are hereby
notified TO appear, respond and offer evi.
dence touching said allegation at 10
O'Clock q. IN. on June 10, 1904, be.
fore X L. Bartlett, County Clerk
Grants Psss, Oregon, and that final
hearing will be held ut 10 O'Clock a. M.
on June 25, l90i before the Regis
ter aud Receiver at the Uuie,l States
Lsnd Office in Roseburg, OREGON.
The said contestant having, in a pro.
per affidavit, filed March -. 1904.
ct forth iacts which show hat after due
diligence pei rsonsl srtylce oi this notice
can not be- made, II Is hrttb, ordered
md diu ctri that such no ice bt given
," due and prop, = puhlira i,n.
J ii Bvurn, K ,riy,r
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873
United States Land Office,


Ruseburg. Oregon, April ~, 1904
Notice is hereby given that IN compll.
ance with the provisions of the act nl
Congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled An
act for the sale of timber lands IN the
States Of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" AZ extend.
ed to all the Public Land States b, act
OF August 4. 1892,
CHARLES l. ALLEN,
OF Gold Hill, County cf Jackson. STATE
Of Oregon, has this day fl ed in this
Office his sworn statement No CLOG r
the purchase Of the NEI4 of Section No.
IS in Township No. "a South, Range
No. 4 W. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought s more valuable
for lite timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes and to establish HE
claim to said land before John NJ. Booth
U. s. Commissioner, at his office at
Grants Pass, Oregon, on Saturday, the
18th day Of July, 1904.
He names as witnesses: W. B. Shei-
man, Of Grants Pass, Ore. Edgar K
Cole, OF Grants Pass, Ore; Frank Burk
hart, Of Winner, Ore; James A. Oliver,
Of Grants Pass, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 10th day OF July, 1904.
J. T. BRlDGEs, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
Prosecuting Attorney.

The candidates for prosecuting at.
torney are A. Il. Resmes and Gus
Newbury. Mr. Reames Is too we'll
known to need any oncomiums. His
oI ponent IN beginner about six
months experience as an attorney.
There is no politics in the Office. The
only question is will the people ex.
change an able attorney like Mr..
Reames for beginner This district
has educated lawyers in the past and
II was expensive. Will It again do
soi Mr.. ..Reames has been tried. his
energy and ability have been proven.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
County Surveyor,

II. l. Reynolds nominated for sur.
veyor isS competent civil engineer,
who is now city engineer OF Grants
Pass He was appointed to that Office
by Mayor Gilkey aud would not have
been selected, had he not been compc-
tent and qualified for the pence. Mr..
Reynolds is not only surveyor. but
is a competent engineer In the con.
struotion OF bridges and roads
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
A Startling Test.

To save life, DR., T. q. Merritt,
of No. MehOopany, Pa, made n start.
ling test resulting in wonderful
cure, lie writes, "a patient was at.
tackled with violent hcmorrhages,
caused by liberation Of the stomach.
| had often found Electric bitters ex.
collent for acute stomach and liver
troubles, 50 prescribed them. The
piatient gained from the Grst, aud has
not Ind AN attack in IA months. "
Electric Bitters are positively guaran
teed for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Con.
stipation aud Kidney troubles Try
them. Only 5Oc at National Drug
Store and Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the County Court for Josephine
County, Oregon.
In the matter Of the)
Estate OF X. NJ.
Bayfield,. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that A. II.
Mock has been appointed admins.
traitor of the estate OF X. M. BAYFIELD,.
deceased. by the County Court for
Jospehine County, Oregon, and all
persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
said claims duly verified, to the un.
dersigned administrator at the law
office Of II. ID. Norton at Grants Pass,
Oregon, on or before six months from
this date.
Dated April 81, 1904
A. II. MOCK,
Administrator.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
DEMOCRATIC COLUMN

This column is conducted by the
Democratic County Central Commit.
tee. All Communications should be
addressed to 7. Y. Dean. chairman.
Grants Pass, Oregon. Any questions
concerning the political situation.
asked in good faith and signed, will
be cheerfully answered.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

CREDITORS.
In the District Court Of the United
States for the District OF Oregon. in
Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
J. b. Auten, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Creditors Of John B. Auten,
OF Placer. In the county Of Jose
phine, and District aforesaid, q
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
27th day Of April, A. d. 1904, the
Ssid John B. Autep was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be hell
zt the office Of George II. Durham in
the Masonic Temple, on the 18th day
OF May. A. ID. 1904, at 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, approve their
claims. appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt. and transact such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
EDWARD s. VAN DYKE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
May 9, 1904.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12

way. With Perkins as assessor and
Slower on the board Of equalization,
the people will get q fair deal. No
one wants to do anything unjust or
cinch any company, but we do insist
upon an equitable distribution Of the
burdens Of government. II you at
tempt TO buy q piece Of land from o.
g. @. railroad, you find it Is worth
from s5 to s25 an acre and the mineral
reserved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.


Roseburg, Oregon. Apr. 81. 1904.
Notice is hereby gwen that the fol.
lowing-named settler has filed notice Of
bis intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before J. o.
Booth, County Judge, at bis Office
at Grants Pass, Oregon on June
8. 1904, viz:
WILLIAM A. McGALLIARD
on his ii. +. No. 9i9l, for the SWh
NE14 Sec 2s; Twp 40 S k 8W.
lie name the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Frank Siwalts, Thomas ri lisan. and
Chss. Decker all OF Waldo, Oie., and
WIN. whipple Of Grants Pass. Oregon.
j. T. BRIDGES, Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-05-12
Old Ase Pensioners.

Applications Tor original pensions
aud increases under order No Is.
making 69 years OF age an evidence OF
physical disability. now number
II, 500
Commissioner Ware says it is i'm q.
possible to approximate the number of
applicants that result from this order
Many veterans ON Learning from
Ware the parties lars Of the order, de
cline to avail themselves ON the
ground that 1t is "pauper's pen.
sion. -