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3.EATY- BROS., OUR PERSONAL COLUMN COUNTY COURT SESSION THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS People & They Come end Co Business of Josephine County Brief Notes &nd Items of Interest and Imparlance. To the Point TS:iii (s of the From Day to Day. for April Term. OVING PICTURE BUSINESS ! Present 50,000 latest colored Moving Pictures guaranteed not ' to quiver or blur Jack and the Bean Stalk, in ten beautiful - scenes; The Jolly Old Maid from New York; Miss Maude Allen, the Flying Lady, and many others. Also the Latest Il lustrated Songs suug by Prof. A. W. Hadley, America's Greatest Baritone, . 1)0'T FAIL TO SEK 1JEATY UHOH. FRIDAY, April 10 - OPERA HOUSE Admission 25, 35 and 50c Tickets on sale in Masonic Temple. .tsis.Ttsto If you are going to build or paint your house it will pay you to look into the merits of PATTOX'S SUN PROOF PAINTS. House Paint - Floor. Paint - Stain and Varnish Hard Oil Finish - Interior Gloss. Vi CIJ UCl 131 Uv ODD FELLOWS BLOCK. LINSEED OIL. OCHRE & METALLIC. WHITE LEAD. Ocean Wave Something now in Wash ing Machines operated with a fly wheel and a unipo re versible .gear. ISuilt good and strong for hard usage and wear. HAIR -KIDDLE HARDWARE Co. Grants Pass, 'H wish to call special attention to our white W shirt waists. We have some very pretty as well as novel ones in the latest styles. s The Fcau do Soie and China silks arc rare bargains. Also our line in underskirts of mercerized sateen are Belling fast at the reasonably low prices. Closing out sale of Ladies' and Children's sun bonnets. Do not miss this sale. Mrs. Agent for New Idea Patterns, NH: When .ictit Ijv mail 11c. The flew Carpets THEY HAVE BEEN LONG DELAYED HUT ARE NOW. COMING DAILY. A FEW ARE NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. WE CLAIM TO HAVE THE BEST STYLES AND QUALITY EYER OF FERED TO THE PEOPLE OF GRANTS PASS. SALES SHOW THAT THE PEOPLE APPRECIATE THE FACT. The Principal Dealer in Furniture and House Furnisher. The H.g Store, North Side. FELL UNDER THE WHEELS Tragic Death of Little Mike Kelly at Eugene. Little Mike Kelley, the six year old on of ;Mr. anil Mrs. Geo. H. Kelley of Eugene, formerly of this cily, was killed cm Friday in Eugene by falling from a load of hay. He was return Ing with liis sister from kiurtcrgart, u aw a load of hay moving along the street, and ran to it, intending to climb aboard. He missed his hold, fell under the wheels and was crashed to death. The driver of the load pro ceeded on ,js waT ntturly uucouscious of the tragedy until he looked bark and saw a commotion in the .street. The ' boy as a Terr bright and capable thihi and his parents were prostrated with grief at his death. Boyle & Sherman have from 3) to BO claims that will run from four to. 11 miaou, call ut their cC;ce and gi partita lars. - assisted by CIIAS. L. LANGDON, America's welt-known pianist. this trademark on a" can of paint you know that the contents are Guaranteed to" be as represented. Our stock of Wifsh Boards, Wringers and Tubs is com plete. Ask to see the Asbestos Sad Iron. Absolutely the best tiling on the market. Oregon. J. A. Rehkopf I Advertised 1 iimfii .Are Arriving U. Bannard J Got Their Money' Worth. I Last night closed the engagement of j the Eeaty Bros, moving picture show . at tho onditorium, and drew out a ! mnrh larger attendance than on the 1 r previous evening. The pictures were at their best, and from so many beautiful and stirring scenes it would be iuiiiossible to pick out the most striking. All were of a very high clan and pleased the spec tators immensely. To add to the at tractiveness of the occasion, several beautifully illustrated songs were rendered by Prof. A. W. Hadley, who is juksessed of a very pleasing bari tone. Last year Beaty Bros, visited Gra Valley, playing to big houses, and received nothing but praise for their enteitainiuetit. It can be truthfully said of these gentlemen that they bring the beat show of its kind which has ever visited this citv. Gnu Vallev Daily Morning Union and Herald. B-atv Eros, will appesr at tlie oivra house. Friday, March 11 Ad- Whan You See Washer l mission So, and ao cents. . visit to Med- ford Saturday. MiRS Lucy Swngcrty spent Sunday at her home near Jaksonvillc. Albert Perry of Jacksonville visited Grants Pass this week returning on Monday. F. J. Booth of Newport arrived Saturday for a visit with relatives in this city. " Rev. SI. J. Hickey was in town one evening last week on his way to San i rancisco. Mrs. Etta Hubbard and sister, Miss Emtuelino Clark, returned 011 Monday frcm Love's station. Frank Colvig returned Friday night from a visit to the mines of Mt Reu ben and Whiskey creek. Senator and Mrs. H. A. Booth, of Eugene spent several days in Grants Pass during the week past. Willie Ahlf left last week for Port laud, where he has a position with the Armour & Co. packing establish ment. Mrs. C. C. Higgins arrived hercfou Thursday evening from Salt Lake City to rejoin Mr. Higgins, manager of the Baby mine. W. E. Mallory the successful organ izer for the order of Peudo, has been spending a number of days in Grants Pass this week. Geo. Vr. and W. J. Wimer, the well known hydraulic operators of Waldo, have been spending several -ditys in town this week. W. W. Helms, who is now farming on the Evans place nearCeutrai;Point, camo down to Grants Pass this week on a business visit. Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, mother of Rev. J. R. N. Bell, well known in South ern Oregon, died at Myrtlo creek on March 81, in her 90th year. Mrs. J. K. - Clark, widow of tlie late owner of the big hydraulic mine on Jump-off-Joe, has been in Grafts Puss recently nnd visited the mine. H. C. Kinney went to Col s, Cal., Monday on business connected with tho Hilt Lumber Co., who will soon resume the manufacture of lumber. Volney Colvig nnd daughter, Miss Anna, returned on Friday from an absence of several mouths in Portland, where the latter has been attending school. Fred Colvig has taken a position in tho Grants Pass pharmacy and will be located here. Mr. and Mrs. Colvig are occupying apartments at the Colonial. Geo J. Cole, president of the Oregon & California Gold Fields Co, owners of the Eureka mine was in town last week, having returned from a visit to that property. T. F. Rourke the hydraulic ojh rutor of Althouso was in town last week transacting business and visiting with his family. There is yet water ut his mines for several weeks' run. J. D. Gliddeii of Crescent City, a former resident of Giants Pass, was in town Tuesday evening on his way to tho east. Years ngo Mr. Gliddeu conducted the old Palace hotel in this city. S. S. Bristow and fumily seven in all, arrived here last week from Har rison, Ark. to make their homo in Southern Oregon. Mr. liristow pays that reading the Courier finally de cided him to locate here. Mr. nnd Mrs. Sam Nens, who have been nt the Greentuick mine for several years past, havo been spending a few days in town this week, before starting on a trip to the east where they will visit for sonio time. Mrs. L A. Rohie has been the recipient of many compliments both from Grants Pass people and from visitors for her pleasant rendition of the "Russian Skating Scene" at tlie Masonic exercises last week. Mrs. Robie is a reader of a high degree of ability with a articului ly pleasant stage apearaiico and her readings are always greatly enjoyed. A. C. Hough returned Sunday night 011 the belated train from San l'ran- isco, whithir he had gone on a busi ness visit. J lie diner on his tram, without apparent reason, climbed tin rails a short distance below Duns- muir, where the road hangs high over tho Sacramento river, and was seem ingly minded to go over tlie blulT.Lut the train was stopped before any ser ious calamity occurred. The sleeping cars behind the diner were movt 1 down to a side track and in so doing one of them also jumped the track. The wrecker was brought from Duns- muir and some sevn or eight hours were consumed in getting the cars back on the track. Mr. Hough savs tho burned town of Dunsmuir pre sented a sad appearance, the entire business portion of the town being completely willed out of existence. Oratorical Contest. Miss Lucie George won third prize in the oratorical contest of the South ern Oregon State formal school which was held at the Chautauqua building in Ashland on Friday. Con cerning Miss George's oration, tie Tribune says : "Miss Lucie George, of Ashland, with the oration "Abraham Lincoln" took third prize. Miss George's presentation of the life and work of the great Emancipator was well done, and special mention is due to her style in delivery. " The first prize was won by Victor IL Vallely and the second by Chal mers Strange. The prizes were as follows: 1st prize, in cash; 2d prize, one year's scholarship in the S. 0. N. S., value, 3d prize, in cash. Wanted. A partner for general merchandise hnsiness. Cardial of ll.'sJO or t'000 re quired. For particulars see Joseph Mim the Keat estate ageut, trraut Pass, Oregon. ' If your bicycles needs cleaning take it to Cramer Pros. Th old rel!bl-Th Wetkl urtfonlaa. J. D. Stevens made In the matter of the road petition of Jacob Mier, et al for wagon road in Lucky Qucn precinct, the same was laid over until the next regular meeting term of this court for further consideration. In the matter of County warrants is sued for sculp bounties from Jan. 1st, 1003 to April 1st, 1903, amounting to $110. Tlie report of the clerk approv ed, nnd it was ordered that as tho state law rebating counties two thirds of the scalp bounties paid repealed that Josephine couuty discontinue paying any further bounty on wild animals. Liquor license issued to Richard Vest of Placer Oregon for the period of six months. Resignation of H. M. Gorhaui clerk of election in Lucky Queeu precinct accepted. Liquor license granted to J. B. Auten of Placer, Ore., for tho period of six mouths. Tho application of the Applegate Boom anil Lumber company for leaso for right to float and boom logs upon Applegate river and Williams creek in Josephine county granted for the period of 15 years upon said company tiling a bond in the sum of .i000. The following bills ordered paid: Art Metal Cons. Co. f 1,215 6f N F inmanii care pnujier 04 30 S P U As L Co. Lumber 51 41 Booth-Kelly Lumber Co. Lum ber Regno river bridge . 28 OS Welter-Pnieht & Schmitt Hros. Lumbor roads 52 1U W M Cheshire, janitor work court house 7 00 B O McUnlloch den assessor. . 95 00 J C Handle, set up vault fur B 50 J Trimhlu set up vault fur. . 3 00 ,1 I) Booth, stamps 6 00 i O t'ole, work court house. Ill 50 It L Part let t, stamps, express 18 15 C E Abraham, road sup 5 00 Oregon Observer, printing . 20 25 Wmllcusoy, cash for pauper 21 25 Ueo Hansen, work on Roguo river bridge 27 00 Kinney & Truax, mdse court house , 1 70 A Umphlett, work on Roguo river bridge 35 00 Irwiii-llod-sou Co stationery, blank books 48 30 Geo Crnnl;, work on bridge . 8 50 Geo II Smith, work on Rogue river bridge 24 00 E F Hnthwny, draw jury, Sclma 8 00 A A Hanseth, Asst jury list I Sihna 2 00 M F Crooks asst jury list Selma 2 00 Frank Kloso, paint court houso 12 00 II O Perkins, survey Lucky Queen road 18 00 T F Croxtou, viewer Lucky Viiecu road 4 00 W M Cheshire, viewer Lucky (jineeii road 4 00 H A Corliss, viewer Lucky yueen road 4 00 Duke Palmer, chainman, Lucky Queen road 4 00 Geo Hull, cluiiimau Lucky Queen road 4 00 Thos Pollock, axmau Lucky Queen road 4 00 Win Belcher, Flagman Lucny Queen road 4 00 Henry l'opkcn, limber for Rogue river bridgo 3 4.) Hair-Kiddle Hardware Co, Mdse bridges 52 82 G A Savage, Asst teachers exiirii 13 50 Glass cc Prudlioniuie, station ery 27 53 J P Met 'onnell, asst teachers exam 13 50 Thos Varhrough, work Rogue river bridge 20 00 G L Wooldridge, work on Rogue river bridgo ... 20 00 E F .Meissiier, draw jury iist, Kerby 8 00 Chas Hansen, Atist jury list, Kerby 2 00 T O Naucke, asst jnrv list Kerby . ." 2 00 C A Woolfolk, work Roguo river bridge fl 25 J T Bridges, 11 E assessor..'. 7 00 Ed Turner work on Rogue river bridgo 0 (12 J 1' Keiniev, work on road VYihlei-villo precinct .. 2 00 L A Lucas & Son, leather case for assessor 8 00 Win Woodson, work on Roguo river bridge 4 50 K j Wade, mils paupers .... jn oo T F Croxton, juror (Sept 1002 term 2 00 Win Clow, witness fees Sept r.'"2 term 13 00 W Williams, work oil Rogue liver bridge II! 50 Wvckolf, Seamaus & Bene- diet, stationery 0 25 John Handle, janitors salary .Ian l'.io;i 2' 00 Jerome Benson, care paujicrs 451 4H (. ij Mavliee, jnslic tees stale vs Wilson & Vokum 8 45 J (! Handle, constable fees, slate vs Wilson 10 (X) John li. oelle, const lees, state v.- ok n in 5 00 Ueo W Lewis, stumps it wa-h county jail 11 15 Geo V Lewis, Board pris oner 50 7 W II Sehh :gh, road sup dist No 13 22 (X) Pac .siati s 'Id 6w Tel Co. Tel yivieo 1 II.", T 11 Cornell, mdse pauper 10 00 1 ('annus, mdse paupers... 20)50 G. P. Hardware Co., mdso roaiU 2 118 (I. P. Hardware Co., mdse hiidi-es 110 2H It (' Perkins, oxpressugo. . lo R D Co!i' woik Rogue river bridge 24 00 V H I'ahin, stamps and t x- pr-s 4 50 Geo L Vonl ers, work Co road 8 40 C E Levi hu e, work on bridges 20 75 W F Krene r, medicine piujier 2 hO White & Armstrong, mdse ( o hospital 63 1)5 W V Krone r, cor fees inq. body Win l)arkis 18 0 Sim K.ggers, juror cor inq... 1 ( Geo hp-rly, juror cor inq. 1 Oo Henry PlelTeiT", jur cor imp 1 00 John Parks, juror eor. inq. . . 1 (Hi C A Ih rvey. juror cor. inq. 1 00 Win Hunt, juror cor. inq. . . 1 00 Ed Li-t-r. liv. hire Co. bos- pitnl 3 00 Rogue River Courier, print ing 2t 20 Mrs .1 Torek, care pauper I Indian Mary) 2.j 50 Or P Live, attending sinall- pox path ins l.Vi-rlin) .. 25 00 V. Eriekson, work Rogue river t.r;d,- 80 00 M A Wi rtz. lum. for brigdi s M 2h W I ri . ; land, md-.e iiumt 2 F Lovelaee, commrs sal and mi lag : 13 (X) Join Weils commrs sal. and milage 13 CO Ccurc adjourned to meet at call of county jede. Film Developing Demonstration. There will I, a demonstration of the j work ol Hie Kooak dev loping machine j at the Courier otiicu on ."Niturday i ven i ing, April 11. Come and learn how to develop lihns without a dark room. Muiiag'-r Garni will refund tlie price paid for tleke's if you are uot iatis i.ed with Die moving picture show Friday. Dr. Flanagan, Physician and Dentist. Go to Corun for Plumbing. M. Clemens, Prescription Druitgist. Poultry Netting nt Cnimer Bros. Planet Jr. Gardeu Tool at Cramer Bros. Sanford's market delivers meat as soon as ordered. Choice cuts of meat always at San ford's market. Have you Been tho Blue Tribune Bicycle at Cramer Bros Maps of Oregon vest pocket size 20 cents at the Courier office. A splendid line of Royal Charter Onk Ranges at Coron's. Fresh eggs and poultry at Sanford's Meat Market, "Iugento" Photo mailers three for 5 cents nt tlie Courier Office. Gardeu Cools Rakes, and Hoes only 25 cents each at Cramer Bros. Ed Moore, the now painter, wants your work, prices reasonable. Sneck fish hooks aro just tho thing for trout Get them at Cramer Bros. Livo stock, poultry and eggs wanted ut Sanford's now market. Front street. Stroble's shoe . repairing always pleases. Take your bIiocs to him. A rehearsal of the Easter chorus will be held on Friday evening nt tho Presbyterian church. Tho Presbyterian C. E. society will hold their prayer meeting next Sun day, Easter, at 7 a. m. If you want a good timber claims or homestead call at Boyles & Sherman, ollice No. 12 Masonic Temple. Reeeivod this week the latest styles in Diamond, Rnbv, Glial and Sapiiire rings at Letcher's Jewelry store. When you want nny painting or papering done, try Ed Moore, mi ex perienced workman. Leave orders nt Thomas'. If yon wish a lot to build that new homo on, seo Joseph Moss, the real estute agent, as ho controls some of the most desirable building locations. When looking for wedding presents. call and sen the new Hue of sterling silverware nt Letcher's Jewelery store. L. A. Strohle has charge of the shoe making and repairing department at tlie Lncus harness shop. Take your work to him. Curtis & Co., practical watch mak ers and jewelers. Dealer in watches, clocks, jewelery and Diamond rings. All rejiairiug first class. Odd Fellows building. A series of protracted meetings lire being held at tho Newman M. E. church, uuder tho conduct of Rev. V. S. Gamble, assisted by Rev. J. W. McDougall. Rehkopf & Ranch, tho progressive blacksmiths, have installed a new tire shriuker in their shop on Sixth street. The machine has a squeezing capacity of one inch in seven. If yon have a few first class timber claims and have no peoplo in view to locato on them, call on Hoyles oc Sbcr- man, ollice 12, Masonic Temple and they will treat you right. The Sugar Piuo store delivery team indulged in a ruuaway Wednesday morning from the alley hack of the store. A broken neck yoke and splin tered tongue weru the only casualties. J. A. Preuliss bus bought the .Shasta restaurant on Front street, be tween lith and 7th and is making many improvements. Ho will run a first class restaurant, keeping .open at all hours. Tho Woodmen of the World held a "Hot time" reception and smoker on Friday evening. There was a good attendance, and a lively evening's pleasure was indulged in by Woodmen and visitors. The Grants Pass Hardware Co. is making a number of improvements in tho store, including a greatly increased amountf shelving, to accommodate tho enlarged and extended mercantile stock of tho company. The Knights and Ladies of the Mac cabees with a unmher of invited friends, gave a pleasant social, supiior and danco on Thursday evening. The party was informal and was quite au enjoyable occasion to those who at tended. A lire ocurred in tho business sec tion of Ashland last Wednesday even ing. The Hames aro said to have started in the rear room of tho mil linery establishment of Mrs. Geo. Stanley, who is tho heaviest los,r by the fire. The total loss is estimated at $1000. The report was circulated through out Southern Oregon last week that a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .fas. McGee of Myrtle Creek had been gored to death by an angry cow. More reliable information denies this nqiort. One of the child's legs was broken, but she was otherwise uninjured and will recover. The Presbyterian Sunday school has prewired a very beautiful Luster pro gram which will hn given at the church Huiiday evening, beginning at 7 o'clock. Tho production, "Hail, Mighty Visitor," including solos, duets, choruses and recitations, will tie presented. A chorus of 25 voices will lead the singing. ' Mrs. Win Galloway of Oregon City, will address the women of Grants Pass, Saturday afternoon at2 :3() p. m. at the Woodmen hall. This meeting is for the purpose of enlisting the interest of women in tho Lewis & Clarko Centennial, and will be held under the auspices of tho Woman's Club, but all uro invited. James Riley, an old man and veteran of the Civil War, fell down the stairs of the Central Point hotel Thursday uiglit and was killed. Nothing was known of the a rcideu until the next morning when the body as discovered and it was seen how he had lost his life. He had been in poor health for several years. Thud. E. society of the Presbyterian church held a pleasant swiol and business meeting on Tuesday evening at the residence of Dr. Misjre. An excellent musical program was given, including vocal solos by .Mrs. Gault aud Miss Laura Parker and a piano duet by Missis Marjorie Kinney and Gussie Parker. The evening was pleasantly spent in social enjoyiueut. ('has. Morris and John Smith were scut up to the state's prison from Jackson county, for fi aud 5' yitars by Judge Haiina for stealing some horses from W. M. Morris of Risk Point last falL Morris pleaded guilty and sought to clear bis partner by perjuring himself. For this be got six months more time than Smith. They were taken to Salem by Sheriff Radcr, with Chris Keegau and J. E. Barkuall as guards. COUNCILMEN IN SESSION Many Petitions and Dills. Eighth Street to be Impioved. The regular meeting of tho city council was held on Thursday even ing, April 2, with tho mayor in the chair and tho following councilmen present: Biuus, Williams, Rehkopf, W. C. Smith, Herbert Smith and Perkins. Tho following petitions were re ceived and referred to tho street com mitleo : Petition of L. L, Jewell for drain age of alley through Block 40. Petition of A. E. Voorhios, et al for grading nnd crossings on B street from Second street to lith stroot Petition of WT W. Wilson, ot al for improvements of Central avenue. Tho auditor and police jndge was directed to advertise for bids to bo o ned April JO, for construction of main sewer north, on 5th stroot aud lateral sewer through Block 4, peti tioned for by Dr. VauDyko ,et al. The street counnitteo rcportod in favor of grading and draining 8th street south to M street nnd against continuing south to the river on ac count of the extra expense and labor. Bills allowed ; O. P. N. W. L. & P. Co., $151) 00. S. P. D. & L. Co , $4 05. Sunset Telephone & Telegraph Co., 3 00. F. G. Burns, $14 55. ,' I). M. DePuy, 5 75. A. Morris, $-J 00. John Knnpp, $20 00. Dr. J. K. Chapman, $!2 30. D. Knight, $13 00. The matter of sprinkling stroets was discussed lit some length and laid over till next meeting. Henry Walters was allowed all ex tension of 30 days on his snloou license, as his saloon is to be closed for that length of time. Councilman Herbert.Smith reported n bridge washed away near the west end of Main street. Referred to street committee. Coucilinnu "Goo. H. Binns was ap pointed pumhing inssrtor, as the ordinances require that all plumbing and connections with sewors tie in spected and approved by tho council before they aro used. The ordinance for side walk jsitl tinned for by M." T. Galvin aud others on the East side of 1th street from C street north to Evelyn avenue was, passed, and owners required to con struct the same (eight feet wide and according to city regulations) within 15 days. The Btreet, superintendent was in structed to report the names of iM-rsons paying road poll taxes. The mayor auounced the apKlnt ineut of Mr. John Ruinmell as city attorney, to act until the present meeting of the council. The saloon bond of Paul Schmidt was approved and liccnso granted. Tho report of the street superintend ent and auditor and police judge for March were read and accepted. The council derided to arrange with Arthur ('onkliu for gravel for streets for the ensuing year at a cost of $30. 1 Fire Chief, T. W. Williams, ap peared and made a report on tho con dition of the fire department aud r onncilineii Herbert Smith and 11. C. Perkins were appointed a Sliecial committee to meet and confer with the departments. F.xcurnion o Crater Le.ke. The Southern Pac i Ho has issued a folder announcing an excursion to Crater Lake Park from August 4 to 18, which will bo one of the events of the summer. An elaborate iutinerary has been arranged. It provides for Medford as the point of detiartarn where tho tourist will arrive at 11-10 a. in. and are to reach Eagle Point at 6 p. m. same day. Tin y take the Rogue, river route then to tho lake and return by way of Pelican Bay to Ashland. They aro to make some side trips and visit the Klamath Indian reservation. R.;V. E. S. CITord, the " whistling revivalist," gave a lecture aud enter tuitimcut to a crowded house at the M. E. church on Thursday evening. He is on his way around the world, having left Boston last October. His lecture is au interesting description of the work of the life saving crews aud he lias on the stage some of the real taraphi rimlia of that work. He is the author of the well known song, "Throw Unt the Lifo Line." Mr. Clford is a whistler of ability and gave several whistling solos In the course of his ( ntertaiumeiit. Fountain Pens Waterman's Ideal $2. V0 to $;.00 at Cramer Bros. Most men have heads and feet. Some men lose their beads. Others may have been unfortunate enough to lose their feet. We have nothing to say to the former. AVe areJsorry that we cannot serve the latter. Our business is with the men who have good heads aud who like to have good feet. pretty good way to find out if a man has a good head, is to look at hfs feet. If he wears WALK-OVERS you may be sure THAT man has a good head, aud an excellent understanding. To get ahead In the world wear WALK OVER shoes. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT Financial Statements From October 1902 to April 190). Followlug is the oounty olork's an nual report, showing the amount of claims allowed by the county court of Josephine county, State of Oregon, tor what allowed, the amount of war rants outstanding and unpaid from tho first day ot October, RXrJ, to the 81st day of March, 1903, both dates inclusive : Oounty warrants outstanding Oot 1st, 11)03 $T8,;8 01 Warrants issued from Oot 1st, 11)02 to April 1st, 14)03. County Court aud commis sioners 885 80 Circuit court, jurors, witness es, bailiff, etc.,.., 1,197 66 Jnstice court, jurors, wit nesses, constable & jus tice 893 80 Sheriffs ofllce, sheriffs aud denntv quo nn Clerks office, clerk and aeputy 990 00 Treasurers ollice, salary of treasurer led Oft Coroners office, coroner. jurors aud witnesses H 85 School superintendent, salary of supt 199 98 Assessors office, salary of as sessor aud depnty 882 CO Assessment and collection of taxes, advertising, eta.,.. 177 68 Tax rolmtit K uo Current expenses, books, sta tionery, eto 885 47 Court house expense, rejieirs, flkllitor. Wntitl HaUtM 1 Q79 HQ Jail, board prisoners, medi cal at tendance, eto., 263 84 Cure poor, pan tiers .aud enimt.v bnuiiilal 1 7(UI OK Indigent soldiers, relief far- ' nisnea 60 00 Insane, examination ami ex pense 65 00 Reform school commitment, expense or convoying. .. . 20 5IS Bridges, material and labor. 1,225 18 Election expenses, registra tion June 11)02 9 HA Scalp bounty, coyotes, etc., . . IJIKI 00 noaus ana Highways, road BlllsTvlsors and lnnilmr RIS 00 Miscellaneous expenses, not otherwise enumerated. . . , , 96 65 Over plus tax 1 00 Total $88, 60S 06 CONTRA. Warrants cancelled from Oct 1st, 1003 to April. 1st 1908.1 .0f,4 00 uasn in lianas ot uo Truss. applicable to Co. war rants 6.91)1 87 Current taxes unpaid year it Xll,9!40 82 Amount due oounty on tax sales . . . 580 09 Amount duo from state scalp bounty 148 00 Not liabilities 88,740 68 Total 88,500 06 State of Oregon j Ooanty of Josephine j " I, B. L. Bartlett, County clerk of Josephine couuty, stats of Oregon, do hereby cor Ify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the num ber and amount of claims allowed by the County court of said county for the six months ending March 81, 1903, on what account the same are allowed aud amount of warrants drawn, and amount of warrauts outstanding and unpaid, as the same apiwars nMu the records of my ollice and in my otlicial custody. Witness my hand and seal of said couuty court this 1st day of April, A. I)., 11)03. R. L Bartlett, County clerk. W'omens Club. The Woman's Club of Grants Pass met in the Woodmen ball last Satur day. There were A3 ladles present The club is going toco-operate with the Chicago League and undertake tlie beautifying of our city. It has been decided to hold an Art Exhibit daring the carival. Dr. Van Dyke gave a very interesting address on the subject "Orchestra aud Orchestral Music ' ' At the next meeting will lie held the election of officers. Lost. In Grants Pass, last week, one llr Gloria shoes. No 6, also fiackage con taining children's night gowns. Ralph Hamblin, Golden, Ore. THE VERY LATFJST OUT ....Chiffon Bias Fold Hats.... MADE TO ORDEK. The very newest design Never before shown In Grants Pass. Sailor Hats Hats Sold at Portland Prices. Front St, near 6th With The Fair Store. ST. HELENS & GALICE CO. Stockholders Meet e.nd Elect Officers Monde.y In Portland. At an enthusiastic mooting of the stockholders ef the St. Heleus & Ga liceMiniug Co, Consolidated hold in Portland, Oregon, April 6th, Col Milton E. Wiedler, 0110 of Portland's most prominent citizens, was unani mously chosen to presldo over the affairs of the coiuany for the cusuiug year. Col. Wiudlor's routation as war veteran, business man, state and oity official is history and in Haw thorn's History of Oregon, his record stands out prominently. Ills connection with tlie St. Helens and Gal ice Mining Co. is assurance of its merits and after a year's personal investigation, ho was induced to take an active part in its management. AugustGiger.the retiring president, in his capacity of engineer for several concerns felt that ho could not devote euough time In tlie company's interest and was chosen vice-president. A. B. Cousin, under whose elllcient manage ment the company are enjoying a sea son of prosperity, was elected secre tary and general manager. Among tho directors are several Eastern men. John Bush, a real estate man of Dubuque, Iowa, who came west during tho winter and Invested in theGulice crook properties, being a niombor. As there are two companies pushing the development of the Gallco placer mines, it is autloipatod in mining circles that this oreek will be one of tho principal gold producers In Ore gon. Several rich strikes have boon made on tho upper part of the St Heleus Gal Ice Company, and this suasou output will be the best in years. Surprise axt Greenback. A very pleasant surprise was given at tho Greenback mino a few nights ago, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Neas, who left Sunday evening last for au extended trip through the east. The evening was spent in dancing, cards and music, after which daluty refreshments were served. The guests departed at a lute hour, wishing Mr. and Mrs, Neas a pleasant journey. Those present wore Mr. and Mrs. Sam Neas, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Virtue, Mr. aud.Mrs. William Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Smith, Mr. J. J. Roberts, Mr. Kay Smith, Mr. Bob Virtue, Miss Leila Howe aud Mr. Earl IHxou Smith. Mr. and Mrs, Neas will visit rela tives'and friends in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, while away. Easter Services at St. Luke's Easter will be fully recognized at St. Lake's church. Tho church will bo decorated and beautified fur tho occasion. There will be spociul music at both morning and evening prayer. Services will bo os follows: Holy Communion, 8 a. m. Baptism, 9 a. ni. Sunday school, 10 a. ui. Regular morning prayer, 11 a. 111. Evening prayer, 7:!10p. m. All are invited. Taken lp. There cumu to my ranch at Ilollnu'd In January a dark red, yearling heifer, with fish hook underbit ou left ear, slit in lower right oar no brand. Owner can have animal by paying charges. C. 11. Libhy. Ce.rd of Thinks. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jordan and family wish to thank the many kind friends who extended sympathy aud help in their recent bereavement Oliver Chilled Plows aro sold only by Cramur Bros. BORN. GRIFFIN Near Grants Pass, Toes day, March 81, link), to Mr. and Mrs. Mariou Grillln, a daughter. at UO and 60c Miss Emma llvdc