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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Judge Parker seems to be rapidly
developing strength and the Hearst
boom Is weakening. The following
States are claimed for Parker: lndi-
ana, Illinois, New York, Texas, Min
nesota, Georgia and Louisiana, and
probably Pennsylvania and Wiscon-
son. Hearst is given Massachusetts,
California, Kansas, and North and
South Dakota, with possibility OF
Delaware. Yet it is claimed that
Parker Is surer OF North Carolina
than Hearst is of Delaware, which
places Judge Parker in the lead of
his competitors combined.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
NEGROES APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT
Anxious to Secure Permission For an
Exhibit at ST. Louis Fair.

Exhibit at ST. Louis Fair
Washington. April 19.-The Balti-
more conference of the African NJ. +.
church, in session here, adopted reso-
buttons appealing to President Roose'
welt for aid in securing permission for
an exhibit at the St Louis exposi-
ton by the negroes of the country and
urging the senate to confirm the nomi-
nation of DR. William l. Crum as col
lector Of the port of Charleston.
d. B. f. Watson, of Philadelphia, in
charge of the church extension work
of the A. NJ. f. church, addressed the
conference and later the delegates
were received by President Roosevelt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
PoWELL's ENERGETIC STAND
viii Seize San Domingo Custom
Houses II Foreigners Force Claims.

Will Seize San Domingo Custom
Houses II Foreigners Force Claims.
San Domingo April 10. - United
States Minister Powell informed the
minister Of foreign afairs that IN the
event Of any foreign power attempting
10 force a settlement OF the claims OF
It's citizens. thus excluding the claims
OF other Dationalites. he would in the
name Of his government take lmme-
date charge Oi all the custom houses
Of the government. place in each mil
itary guard and protect the same ia
The interest Of the United States cred
itors. baslng his action upon the re-
cent decision Of The Hague tribunal
The energetic and decided action Of
Minister Powell has greatly relieved
the present grave situation. BY such
action all foreign claimants will stand
upon an equal footing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

A constable leaped from a third
story window in Wheeling, Friday,
and was killed. He is said to
have been suffering with the delirium
tremsns, a curious diseaseior an off,
cor Of the law to have.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

The Japs claim now that they blew
up the Russian flagship, and Il Rus
sian mine had nothing TO do with it..
That was the opinion OF most people
when the loss Of the ship was reported
Notwithstanding the dispatches from
st. Petersburg were to the contrary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Judge Mann formally announced
himself a. a candidate for Governor
oi Virginia on Saturday last, and 1t
Is said will make an active canvass.
His platform seems 10 BE-, mainly,
better public schools, better public
roads and reduction Of taxation as
soon as possible. This will no doubt
b. a popular platform. There is con-
siderable feeling among the people
that the sessions Of the country
schools should be extended and that
shey should have better schools.
There Is also growing demand Tor
better roads. which would lead to
something definite if some practical
plans could be agreed upon, and
which will no doubt be reached in the
near future. So these will be two
popular things for Judge Mann, and
reduction Of taxes is popular every
where and at all times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

The automobiles need not now run
At such dangerous speed as hereto.
fore. Some enterprisiDg mechanic
mas invented a speed Indicator by
which they can be timed, and 1t will
save machine and travellers il used
and properly observed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
NEW YORK FOR PARKER
Delegates Instructed For Him BY
Vote Of 3oI to I40.
rAMmANY WAS ALLOWED ONE

Platform Adopted ls Brief, and In nd
dillon TO lnstructing For Parker
compes the Delegation 10 Vote As
Unit
Albany. ~ Y. April 49, The Demo.
cratic state convention for The election
OF delegates to the national convention
selected the following delegates Of
large. David Is. Hil, Of kbnny, Ed
ward Murphy 1r. Of Troy, George
Ehrct. Of New York city, and James
w. Ridgcway, Of Brooklyn. As alter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
Poll Tax Decision Rendered

Judge Witt. OF the Hastings Court. oi
Richmond, has decided that the city
treasurer must accept the poll taxes Of
citizens who have become Of age since
January l. This corrects an oversight
4 the legislature In not passing appetite
law on the subject.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
MAN MA CANDIDATE.
Formal Announcement Made 20 the
Democrats Of Virginia.

Judge William Hodges Mann, Of Motto
way. In communication addressed to
the Democrats Of Virginia. has formally
announced his candidacy for the Cover
norship. He takes strong ground H.
favor OF schools and better public roads,
advocates a reduction OF taxation a.
soon az possible, and is in favor al the
passage and enforcement OF laws which
will regulate the liquor traffic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

State Democratic Committee Called
State Chairman Ellyson, OF the Demo
cratic Central Committee, has issued the
call for meeting OF that committee at
Murphy's Hotel, In Richmond, on Fri
day, April Goth, at noon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
Clothing

From tie standpoint ~ style md
excellent quality ~ the materials The
careful workmanship. and the very
low prices. our Clubbing showing j.
unsurpassed by any other store in tlr
city 4 strong statement. but amply
justified by the goods md prires.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
Granite and TinWare

This line We bought " very heay-
ily. The story briefly told il that
we found prices that we are not likely
to find again this year, 20 We plunged
in heavily.
Anything you want we have it Mt
less price.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
The Big
=

For the phst tUo weeks We have
been receiving daily heavy supply
of Spring Goods, bought ~ price,
that will make the selling prices q
Qrcnt saving 80 you. Everything
pOiuts 10 . big and busy reason. We
are ready for The rush. and prepared
with the larRest aud choicest stock
We ever displayed We will call your
attention 10 only four ~ our big 10
pnrtmPntR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Lace and Embroidery.

a fast growing line with M The
latest Ia Dress Ornaments, Lace Col
lars, and really a line 81 goods second
10 no other house here. Call and -ee.
We will give you great surprise both
ia variety and price. 4 special line Of
Ladies SILK Waists.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
WIN. Livingston,

contractor and Builder Frederick
barg, Va Fully equipped ior all kids
u work In the building line Business
,ffice-Room "a. Enterprise Rnilaine
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

la the game at Orange Monday alter
noon Woodberry defeated Locust Dale
II to 4.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Lewis e.. Garth, Of Greene county. and
Mirs Fannie ~ Punkett, OF Aibemarle,
were married Monday at the bride home
at Charlottesville. Rev Ernest f Hail,
NJ the Greene circuit officiating. Georg'
Plunkett was best man and Miss Euls-
shelton maid Of honor Mr.. aud Mrs
Garth will reside near StsDsrdsyille
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

4 bill has passed the House OF Repre-
sentatives at Washington, granting q
pension Of $l2 per month to NJ. c. San
burn, Of OccOquan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

The name OF the station Spottsw God,
ON the Southern Il H., near Orange, hat
been changed To Coster.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-21

Reports from considerable portion OF
the State Indicate that the recent heavy
irosts have greatly damaged the fruit
and early crops.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
CLIMBED THE FLAG POLE
Specta Gle Witnessed by Many
People.

The performance of climbing the
hag pole in the railroad park inter
ested q good many spectators on
Friday afternoon. The tackle for
hosting the flags had gone wrong and
for a week or more no weather sig
mails had been hoisted. For So hobo
sailor man undertook the contract of
climbing the pole and putting up
new tackle and ropes. The pole
is over 1926 feet high and the job of
climbing to the top is one to be
avoided by weak nerved people. The
sailor tried pair Of climbers but
had trouble in making them hold in
the pole, so he discarded them and
climed the first Is feet by soramblinR,
at that point getting foothold on a
peg. A new pair of climbers was then
brought him. He tied himself to the
pole with a rope and proceeded slowly
upward, his climbers slipping SC
frequently that many of the specta-
tors expected every instant to see
him fall. On reaching the top he
secured the rope in few seconds and
made the return trip in safety.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25

U try Blue Ribbon 5-cent cigar.
Hand Spray Pumps for 80 cents at
Cramer Bros.
]. NJ. Trefren has sold his fruit and
vegetable store to j. II. Rosser, who
took charge Saturday.
Why don't you go some2 Get a
pair of our ball bearing cycle skates
on and you will certainly go some.
If you wish to purchase real estate
of any description, you will do we'll TO
call at my Office as | have the largest
list in Southern Oregon.
Joseph Moss,
Office on Il St., between 9TH and 9th.
Some excellent farms, both large
and small on the Rogue, Applegate,
and Illinois rivers in Josephine
County, Oregon. Also all kinds of
town property in Grants Pass, for
sale on easy terms by Atty. II. B..
Hendricks, Office on Sixth street near
postofilce.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
Bnlen BYpoa.

Chief Of Police David Good was
severely bitten by a dog belonging to
Roy Pool, at the lattors house Satur-
day morning whence he had gone or
business. When be rang at the door
q man responded and seeing Mr.
Good, turned back into the house to
call Mrs. Pool, leaving the door ajar
Mr. Good who remained standing
outside, says he had not noticed tn.
presence of the dog when he suddenly
ieapcd M on him and bit him in the
cheek and through the lips Mr.
Good Knocked the dog OF with hls
Gsts, but was painfully bitten by the
dog before he was rid Of him.
Mr.. POOL when asked as 70 the
character Of the dog said he was a
peac.a able dog. His breed we were
unable 20 learn, though the Chief Of
Police characterized him az one OF
these common ours. Ashland Trib.
nm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25

Skating is free for ladies, on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings,
My cruisers are still finding heavily
timbered government land in jackson
and Josephine counties, w. B. Sher-
man.
Elder j. ]. Clarke is holding meet.
ings every evening in the Adventist
church. The public is cordially in
vited.
@. II. Sampson has variety of ap'
pies which for keeping qualities he
will put up alongside Of any. He
brought to the Courier office last week
a sample apple which he picked in Oo-
tober, 1902. He says he wrapped two
or three dozen apples carefully in pa
per and laid them away for the pur.
pose of seeing how long they would
keep. None of the apples showed
signs of decay, but they W re of course,
somewhat shrunken. Eighteen months
is a long life for an apple.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL |
Talented Young Pianist Charms
Music Lovers

The following article appeared in
one of the Eugene Papers last week,
and is of especial interest to our
readers, as Miss Ethel Palmer is u
Grants Pass girl and gives recital
at the opera house here on Friday
evening;
Last evening Mrs. Rose Nj. Holl-
enbeok presented her most talented
pupil, Miss Ethel Carolyn Palmer, in
a pianoforte recital. Miss Palmer is
soulful player. combining a true
appreciation of the thought of the com
position with crisp, decisive touch.
After one touch of the keys, the
hearer is not for a moment in doubt
as TO the true artistic talent that she
possesses. Her stage manner is sim
pie and unaffected, pleasing in its
unconscious grace. Her program in
oluded numbers of various classes of
music to display her versatility, and
she did credit to all of them. Her
Chopin numbers were especially good.
The two piano pieces were also
fayorites, especially the Rubinstein
I'D Minor Concerto" which was rem
dered with great exactness and skill
in execution.
The grand piece of the evening was
the difficult Hungarian Fantasia"
of Liszt. This was powerfully and
splendidly played. After hearing
Miss Palmer render its massive chords
with such strength, no mind was in
doubt as to the grandeur of her
supberb teohnic There was repeated
applause at the close of this selection,
but failed to bring more than bow
of thanks. The audience demonstrate
ed great enthusiasm over this talented
young lady's performance
The same program will be given at
the Grants Pass Opera House, Friday,
February 26.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
Government Timber Land.

1t seems to be general idea among
the people that all the valuable
government land in Oregon has been
taken. Such is not the case, as can
show you 23 quarter sections Of gov
ernment land that will cut from three
to six million feet per each quarter Of
Sugar and Yellow Pine. Cedar and
Oregon Pine, in very desirable loca-
tions for timber claims and home-
steads, close to town and the railroad.
with good roads leading to them. If
you intend taking timber claim or
homestead. first let me show you some
claims and then before filing, go and
SEQ what others will show you.
want you to get all the timber and in
the best location that you can or your
money. Maps and pamphlets furnish
ed on application. My location fee is
$l25-W. b. Sherman, Rooms 10 and
IL Masonic Temple, Grants Pass, Ore.
Long distance phone 73l.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Brief Notes and Items OF Interest
and Importance.

DIR. Fla nagan,
Physician and Dentist.
Go to Corun for Plumbing.
Garden Tools at Cramer Bros.
NJ. Clemens, Prescription Druggist.
Blue Stone and sulphur at Cramer
Bros.
Tinshop and Plumbing-Hair- Riddle
Hardware Co.
Pruning Tools of all kinds at
Cramer Bros.
Oregon's fisheries last year netted
the state S565, POI.
A splendid liue Of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Coron's
10 per cent discount on heating
stoves at Cramer Bros
Call at Elwoods and get one of
their new calendars.
Goods are arriving at Newell Bros
racket store, next to Bannard's.
C. c. Daniels, real estate and rent
al agent, Cor. Eighth and M streets.
For Timber business call on W. b.
Sherman, Rooms 10 and l2, Masonic
Temple.
Spray pumps at Cramer Bros.
High Grade Sewing Machines, Pi-
amos and Organs-Hair- Riddle Hard
ware 20.
Call and see prices on all kinds of
goods at Newell Bros Racket store,
opposite Western hotel.
Get protection by insuring your
property with John Minor Booth,
room 8. Masonic temple.
We make speciality of fine watch
repairing. NJ g. Il. M. Elwood,
Masonic Temple, Room Z.
DR.. Lowe, the we'll known oculo-
optician will be in Grants Pass March
the Sth and 9th. Remember the
dates.
Remember Joseph Moss has the larg-
est list of real estate with the best
prices and best terms. Office on L
street, west of Sixth street
A fine ASSORTMENT OF goods and 500
styles to select from at the Grants
Pass Tailoring Co. Nobby suits at
reasonable rates. Steam cleaning.
Bargains in stoves at Cramer Bros.
If your watch needs repairing,
don't fail to see Elwood.
Don't fail to call at Elwood's Opti-
cal parlors and have your eyes tested
free with their new eye Meter.
Needles, repairs and supplies for
all makes of sewing machines at the
White sewing machine agenoy-Hair-
Riddle Hardware Co.
What if your house should burn to-
night? Are you protectedp II not in
sure today with John Minor Booth,
room ., Masonic temple.
Spray Hose & Spray Nozzles al
Cramer Bros.
Insure your home in the o. +. r.
A. and by becoming a member, share
in the profits. $l1S, $50 saved to III
members in 1908. Address, Sec'y o.
f. X. A. McMinville, Ore, or II. B
Hendricks, Grants Pass, Agent foi
Josephine Co.
Having received one of the lates
improved New Century Engravin,
machines we are prepared to do al
kinds Of engraviDg;. goods bough
from us engraved free. Curtis & Go.
odd Fellows Building. Grants Pass
Oregon.
See that fine lot of Ladies', Gents
and Babies gold rings? For a small
consideration St. Louis, the jeweler
would part with one or two OF then
for he is making more of them AM
might make you one just as you wan
it, if you furnish the gold dust.
The Christian Endeavor society o
the Presbyterian church held bust
ness and social meeting on Frida,
evening at the home of Miss OsytI
Croxton. Two active and six asso
ciate new members were received
Under the leadership of Miss Edn
Parker, acting president, the societ
is planning aggressive work for tn
coming year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
Landslide Delays Trains.

An immense slide occurred at the
southern portion OF RoblrIs Hin, II
miles south of Roseburg. last Satur-
day afternoon, tieing up Southern Pa
cihc trains for about 81 hours II was
necessary to bring the steam shovel 20
the scene from Wall Greek. in the Sis
kiyous, where a slide orcurrrd only o
few DAYS ago. The track was cleared
about Z O'Clock Sunday evening aud
the first of the two delayed sUuthbOund
passenger trains-No. a., of Saturday
evening. departed from here at 40 =.
m, followed a few minutes later by
No. IS Of Sunday morning. No. H..
Of Sunday evening. loft some time
after O'Clock A stab train was dis
patched nogth from here ON schedule
time SUNDAY morning 90 iake the place
Of the delayed no. i2.-Rlsehurg Re-
view.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25

hre.... ........ ..... .......... II 70
The ordinance raidng the salary Of
city attorney TO $500 per year was
passed.
The ordinance closing business
houses on Sunday was laid on the
table.
The mayor placed the names Of J.
D. Stevens and Honry Woodbridge be-
fore the council for the marshal office
Stevens was confirmed by vote Of
6 to2.
For city attorney the mayor placed
in nomination II. d. Norton, who was
confirmed by % vote Of Z tol.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Held at M f.. Church South
Last Week.

The District Conference for the
RosebuTg District of the NJ. L. church
South, convened in the NJ. e. church,
South in Grants Pass February 18th
and closed with the Sunday evening
service.
The first day was occupied by the
Ladies of the Woman's Home Mission
society of the District in discussing
the different features of their work
and making plans for future develop
ment and work. The exercises Of the
day throughout were interesting and
inspiring aud helpful to all who at
tended.
Mrs. Q. O. Presley, the District
Secretary, presided with ease and dig
nifty. The welcome address was nicely
delivered by Mrs j. d. Fry, after
which the organization Of this con-
fereuce was completed by electing
Mrs. Casey secretary.
The reports from the different
auxiliaries in the District were in
spring and showed a zeal and courage
that is not to be despised In their
work they are hopeful and courageous
and success attends them in their
labors.
Tho District Conference proper con.
yeuod at o O'Clock Thursday morning
with Rev. II. @. Allen Of Roseburg
opening the exercises with prayer ami
stirring appeal for higher standard
Of Christian living. Later the Pre-.
siding Elder, Rev. +. L. Fitch, came
in and took the chair. Rev. II. o.
Allen was elected secretary.
The reports from the different pas
toral charges showed healthy and
vigorous growth throughout the dis
trict.
The rendering Of the program and
the discussions provoked by it, were
most interesting and instructive. All
the speeches made on the conference
floor and all the preaching was Of a
very high order. showing the men to
be alive to their work and responsible
ity and TO the opportunities open to
them. The conference in its entirety
was intensely spiritual and most de-
lightful from start to finish One Of
the preachers, and he ought to know,
said it was the biggest District Con
ference that he ever attended. Owing
to the bad weather and the delayed
trains, the attendance was not az large
as was hoped, but what the conference
lacked in numbers, II made up in en-
thusiasni and interest.
Those who attended, will not soon
forget some Of the thrilling, soul-stir-
ring speeches they heard on the con.
ference Hoor aud the rich truths they
learned. and the pure, sweet gospel as
preached in its purity by Allen, Cook,
Brown and Fitch.
1t was an occasion that will long be
remembered by those who were forum
ate enough 70 be in attendance.
g.,1 "a. vonr ordgr for frufte
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
Real Estate Transfers

F.F. Welsh to Mrs c. S. Hobbs, lots
Z, s. 9, & 10, Block G, Original Town
Site
Arlhur C1nklin TO Mrs c. s. Hobbs,
Lot no. Block p, Original Townsite.
j. II. Williams & Joseph Moss 10
Applcgate Boom q Lumber Co., Lots
3 to 4Block 30 BounuaryLincAddition.
JH. Williams & Joseph Moss tgErik
Chi son, Lot IN Block %, Railroad
Addition.
All the above sales were made
through the real estate agency oi
Joseph Moss.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-02-25
Parliamentary Department.

The Parliamentary Department Of the
wanans' club Of Grants Pass, will
meet at the-home OF Mrs Clevenglr
on Tuesday, March at 2 80 p. N.
Tho subject for the afternoon Is "sub-
sidiary Mott us," Illustrations.
A foil attendance Is desired. The
program will begin promptly at 80.
Hattie / Calvert secretary.