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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

She ID slow girl who has not twisted a
baadasa into necktie for her sweetheart,
aad he is slow boy who has not taught her
to let him take kiss while she tied it, is an
observation Of the Philadelphia Recorder.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

A game of base ball was played between a
nine from Liberty Center and the Napoleon
niRs en- Friday afternoon in this city. The
Napoleon boys came off winners by score
of 10 to 70
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Administrator Daum sold on Saturdaya lot
of claims due the estate of Henry McHenry
deceased. The amount realized was small.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
POHLMANN'S LOCAL.
CALVES.

We want all the sucking
calves in the county from 4 to
IL weeks old and will pay in
cash the highest market price.
PoHLMAN Bros.
Fulton Meat Market.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
Ohurch STRUCK by Lightning,

Daring the thunder storm Tuesday even
ing the German Lutheran Church at Holgate
was struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. The church was but recently built.
We did not learn whether it was insured or
not.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Gen. M. R. Patrick, governor of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Dayton, died on the
9th of July. He was aged II years and had
been sick ten days. .
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Mrs. Cortes Ewing, an estimable lady
known by many of our citizens, of Ottawa
died at her home suddenly on Saturday. She
was 40 years of re. and had been i'll but a
few anvs
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Pohlman Bros. prices for har.
vest meats in quantity: Roasts
6 to Sc. per pound.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The aged wife of VIM. Thompson, living
OH the Kalida Pike. was buried on Monday.
She died of drops.y, and was woman much
loved by all who knew her. Her remains were
followed to the grave by a large concourse OF
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Clerk Reynolds has had the enumeration OF
school youth taken, which shows the whole
number of sckool youth in our union school
district to be 1860, an increase over last year
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Mr.. Cuff in the past few weeks has secured
quite number of pensions for old soldiers
in this county. He is reliable and pushes
things.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The German singing society serenaded
Auditor Evers' family Monday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Evers entertained the society in
their usual hospitable manner. ..,...-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Defiance will have fair this year, under
the auspices of syndicate of citizens, who
have leased the county fair grounds. The
dates of the fair are Sept. 4. 5, 6 and7.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The tariff that fills the rich mans pockets
and empties the poor mans stomach is a
good tariff to revise. Republicans don't
want it that way, however.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

A bad boy in Illinois put plug of tobacco
into Jug of whiskey that he found in horse
shed during church supper. and the next
day the local physician reported seventeen
cases of ice cream poisoning. .,.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

If You want to buy good goods cheap Rohrs
& Suhr are selling goods % per cent. cheaper
than any House in Northwestern Ohio. Try
them 3t*
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Some people object to laying up treasures
in heaven for fear they will never be in posi-
tion to prove property.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

On occount of unforeseen circumstances
the Democrats of FIatrock township will
organize next Saturday evening, instead of
last Saturday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Goods was never sold as cheap as they are
sold now at Rohrs q Suhrs; they sell every
thing at first cost. They are going out of busi-
ross ...... 3t*
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Stop and see Humphreys Automatic
Machine, put in your nickle and you will get
cents worth of the best chocolate you ever
otto '...f .. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

A party of pleasure seekers charted the
steamer "Nellie Moore" d. Hancock cap
tain, last Sunday and took trip up to lnde-
pendence. .-a- raH
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Doors have been placed in the Railways
leading from the streets in the Woke block.
A good protection from night providers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

A L. of H.-Nap0leon Lodge 512 m eets every Is
"a and 3rd Thursday night Of each mouth, u
s O'Clock, Grand Army Hall.
JOSIAH KoLLER, Commander.
A. e. II. MAERKRR, Sec'y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

~ A. r. Choate Post No. &C, meets in Post Hal
". at Napolcoi, O., on The first and third Friday
at 7:30p. m. of each month.
D. NJ. JONES,
HENRY kobe. Commander.
Adjutant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

u NJ. C.-Napoleon Lodge No. 81, meets every
Il End and 4th Monday night in each month, al
Grand Army Hall, at O'Clock.
r. b. HELLER, W. Ruler.
C.E. REYNOLDS, w. Recorder.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

6 L.--Napoleon Lodge No. Secret que meets
% In Cary's Block, on the first and third
Monday Us " each month. GEO. O.DAUM.
GEO. HILDRED Recorder. Cardinal,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The Republican party hates cheap clothes
and cheap food, but loves cheap whisky
oleomargarine, guano and Chinese.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

There are living only 1876 soldiers of the
War of 1912, and of these 80 reside in Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

L. r. Sifard's City TonsorialParIoI
BitHer Block,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
DIED..


DAvrs.LIh Napoleon township, Henry
county, Ohio, Oh July goth, 1893, George Do.
Wis, aged II years, 5moaths and % days. rs
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The county auditor has taken the June
duplicates from the treasurer, and Is now
making the semi-annual settlement.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Read notice of Niagara Falls excursion
August 14th, via. Toledo, st. Louis & Kansas
City R'y. .sal1 -. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Frank Walker is building new frame
house on lot opposite the Lutheran Church.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

We are indebted to DR.. Mum for pamph-
let containing the sth announcement O
the Toledo Medical College.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
Cider Making.

Peter Deitrick, at Malinta, has his cider
press in working order, and will make cider
every working day. except Saturdays. St
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The celebrated Lyons Comedy Co. will
hold forth at the OpeIa House during the
week of the Fair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
Reunion.

The 2Sd annual reunion of the Third Ohio
Cavalry will be held at the State House. IN
Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Sept. l2th'
1888 .. frt ... a..F ...
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
Niagara Fails Excursion.

Via Wabash Ry. Only $500 for round trip
August 18th. H.. .'..'. .- ..'
2t irIH d. L. KsucKERDocKER, Agt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Home peaches are in market aseH A
Bot one more month of vacation. 81 ~
The gravel teams will soon again be on the
move. Er
Philip Ballard, of Grelltoh, hasbeen grant
ed pension. 10y ~ i
Lees stave factory burned at Hamltr last
week Wednesday. =
The city council will hold regular meet
ing next Monday night. ff
-. ----------
Henry Holterman has put up d neat new
sign over his business room.
Next week the county commissioner will
hold their regular monthly session.
Every farmer should read the article
headed "Tariff Lesson" in this issue.
Miss Cora Davidson is confined to her bed
with severe attack of bilious fever. "a,
Forty per cent. of the negro vote in New
York will go to the Democrats his year.
The street commissioner has put IN several
new stone crossings during the past week.,
G. E. Reynolds took his Sabbath school
class on a picnic excursion last Thursday.
Our busy clothing merchant, Geo. Hahn,
appears this week with a new advertisement
Read it. - s.--
A Cleveland and Thurman Club has been
formed at Defiance with 7O0members to CON-
mence with.
WI. Heller has had an iron roof put on
the building now occupied by G. E. Reynolds
as a residence. aI| -
Grelton's "crack base ball team" will visit
our nine on Friday. Do your best boys ano
win the game.
The celebrated Lyons Comedy Co. will
hold forth at the Opela House during the
week of the Fair.
We are indebted to DIR. Mum for apamph'
let containing the Sth announcement O.
the Toledo Medical College. ...
The Republican party hates cheap clothes
and cheap food, but loves cheap whisky
oleomargarine, guano and Chinese.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Grelton's ''crack base ball team" will visit
our nine on Friday. Do your best boys anc
win the game.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

WI, Heller has had an iron roof put ol
the building now occupied by G. Z. Reynolds
as a residence. III =
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

A Cleveland and Thurman Club has been
formed mt Defiance with O0members TO CON-
mence with.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02
just Arrived.

A cargo of that '.FAvorite Tea.n direct from
Japan, at A, BradIey's, The finest tea in the
market. .-' ".'t II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Our busy clothing merchant. Geo. Hahn,
appears this week with new advertisement
Read it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Lees stase factory burned at Hamler las
week Wednesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

G. E. Reynolds took his Sabbath school
class on picnic excursion last Thursday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The city council will hold regular meet
ing next Monday night. ff
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Henry Holterman has put up neat neV
sign over his business room.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Next week the county commissioner wi
hold their regular monthly session.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Forty per cent. of the negro vote in New
York will 20 to the Democrats his year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The street commissioner has put IN severa
new stone crossings during the past week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Philip Ballard, ofGrelltoh, has been grant,
ed pension. 10y ~ :
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Miss Cora Davidson is confined to her bed
with severe attack of bilious fever. i-ss
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Every farmer should read the artic
headed "Tariff Lesson" in this issue.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

Bot one more month of vacation. :
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-02

The gravel teams will soon again be on the
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
"NeYer too Late.

Bv notice in another column it
will be seen that Rev. j. L. Par
rsh for a third time in life has
sbrown his belief in the scriptural
statement that it is not good for
man to live alone. Although past
the rarely reached four score years
he has again taken better half.
To many this may seem strange and
open to adverse criticism. Butsure-
lyit is hardly the concern of the
public. The couple cannot be said
to be too young or inexperienced.
They are of age and can surely be al
lowed to choose for themselves.
And perhaps only those who have
experienced the solace of long COM
panionship can realize the sense of
desolation resulting from the loss of
"one's other self" A large circle of
friends will wish the couple much
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
Frshinn

and society, impose many privations
upon the female sex, in the way OF
dress First it is one freak, and then
another, and from the fact, that
many of them are unhealthy in the
extreme, it is small wonder that
many women succumb, and that
female weakness" is the too fire.
quent result. DIR. Pierce's FavOrite
Prescription is the only positive cure
for these complaints in existence,
and thousands of women can bear
witness to its efficacy. "Favorite
Prescription" is the legitimate medi-
cine, carefully compounded by an
experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted to woman's delicate
organization. tits the only medicine
for women, sold by druggists, under
positive guarantee, from the man
utacturers, that it will give satisfac-
ton in every case, or money will be
refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle-wrapper, and
faithfully carried out for many years.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, or Anti-bilious
Granules, Laxative or Cathartic ac-
cording to size of dose. Purely veg
etable.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
PERSONALS.

Charles Gray and family have
gone to Nestucca.
Rev, A. Leroy, returned to Astoria
to-day after a short visit to Rev. A.
R. Medberry.
EX-Sheriff Mimic has been south
to California and north to the Sound
but is back, undecided where he will
anchor.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. NJ. Meek, of Chi
cago, are being entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. r. S. Wallace, formerly of
that city.
Capt. L. S. Scott takes his place
on the letter carrier route for fifteen
days; George Hatchlwill then take
his vacation.
Prof. H. S. Strange, late Principal
Of the Corvallis public schools, tar
RED in Salem yesterday on his way
loa similar position at La Grande,
Union county.
Prof. Ed. Bennett who is putting
IN his vacation on insurance work
III Washington Territory, is re-en-
gagged to teach the StaytOn school
Tor nine months term.
Ben. Taylor, astride Of his faithful
ana never wearied bicycle, started
bright and early this morning for
corvallis 10 meet his wife who will
arrive ON the train when they will
go 10 Iaquina.
It is with sincere regret that we
announce the continued serious and
dangerous illness of Mrs. Brooks at
TIE family residence near the Fair
gronnd, North Salem. Unless a
ch''nge for the better speedily occurs
d iatal termination is feared.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

FRIEND LOCKLEY II have re-
ceived the bright, spicy, clear-cut
CAPITOL JOURNAL of July 9th,
which you We're kind enough to
send me, and am by its perusal al
most persuaded to return to Oregon,
the home of my earlier, happier
days. There is something so eXhil-
arating to western man in the un-
trammeled freedom ofthe west, that
he is seldom happy in the form
bound condition of older communi-
ties. You probably know that
we are having hot, dry weather
here; very dull times; and that Har-
rison and Morton will surely be
elected.
With kindest regards TO DIR. and
Mrs. Minthorn, / am very sincerely
yours, WILLIAM J. POLLOCK.
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, Aug. 3.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
IOC4L And GENERAL NEWS
Ipuizsd Account Of DOlgS in City and
Country.
An Important Gathering.

The Oregon Press Association
,,aets in the state house tomorrow.
Pnsiness meeting in the afternoon
anbIie meeting at night with music
~ fine I'd regimental band, address
=. bv Gov. Pennoyer, Mayor Muir
nbv, of Salem, President Pipes, of
tbe Benton Leader, Mayor De Lash
,ntt of Portland, and poem by
prof J. B. Horner, of Roseburg. 1t
& supposed that now the citizens
Of Salem have become so used to
meeting and welcoming distinguish
cd visitors, they will be on hand to
receive the men with their wives)
who publish the fame Of great cit
les to all the world. A large attend
ance is expected. Let the chamber
of representatives be filled by the
ladies' and gentlemen of Salem at
the public meeting. To commence
at o'clock.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
The 0. P. means Business.

The contract for completing the
unfinished work begun by Contrac-
tors Hunt and Bennett was let on
Saturday to Brink & West. Already
these gentlemen have begun buying
supplies and material for the work to
be done. In day or two II gang of
bridge carpenters will proceed to the
front and go to work, and graders
and track layers will begin as soon
as supplies and tools for the work
can be gotten forward. Twenty
two miles of rails have been laid and
grading done in patches beyond.
The contract let will take the road
the present season about seventy
miles beyond Albany, the distance
given the other day by the Dem
ocrat, an amount of work which
should satisfy the most skeptical
that business is meant. Next Spring
at as early a date as the weather
will permit, it is proposed to make a
general onslaught on Boise City.
Mr.. West was in the city yesterday
and stated that work would he push
ed with all practicable speed during
the remainder of the year.-SO says
the Albany Democrat.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

The young mems dining room is
being enlarged and improved under
the supervision of Rev,IB. j. Sharpe,
in anticipation of an increased at
tendance. Applications for rooms
are being constantly received by
President VanScoy. The Women's
College has been so lately renovated
inside and out that it is as good as
new. The University building will
be put in good trim before Monday,
Sept. 3rd, the day Of opening the
new term and year of 1850.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

Santa Able soOthes and heals the
membranes of the throat and lungs
when poisoned and intlamed by dis
ease. Itprevents night sweats and
tightness across the chest, cures
cough, Group, asthma, colds, bronch-
tits, pneumonia, whoopingcougha and
all other throat and lung troubles.
No other medicine is so successful in
curing nasal catarrh as California
Cat-R-Cure. The enormous and in
creasing demand for these standard
California remedies confirms their
merit. Sold and absolutely guaran-
teed by ID. w. Matthews x Co. ut 81
a package. Three for $3.50
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
LOCAL NOTES.

Call on Winters & Thomas for the
best groceries in town l
Painless dental operations at DR..
T. c. Smiths, 80 State street.
Cream soda, ice cream soda, milk
shakes, lemonades, at Strong & Co. g
The Oregon press association
meets in the State House to-mor-
row.
Prof. Henry Ford's able and inter-
esting lecture tonight, in w. c. T.
U. hall. Free. Go.
Prof. NJ. V. Rork, of Michigan,
lectures in Marion Square on Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Norton has arranged another Of
those cheap excursions to Yaquina,
starting tomorrow. See the ad.
Among the late departures for
Yaquina are VIM. Brown and wife,
Mrs. VIM. Breyman and Miss Liz
zie Church.
The 2nd regimental Band, under
Prof, Cooner's leadership, gave an
excellent concert in Marion Square
last night. These musical treats are
much enjoyed by our people.
One or two more delegations of
teachers are expected to pass through
salem as the rear guard of the great
army that recently gathered, from
all parts of the Union, in San Fran
cisco.
Hon. T. Mc.F. Patton does Salem
more honor. He has gone on with !
the eastern teachers to the Cascades !
to describe the points of interestand |
make it interesting for the visitors.
The right man in the right place.
Mr.. Williams, the efficient fore,
man of the printing department of
this paper, was compelled to lay off
on account of sickness.
Any shortcomings in the makeup |
must be laid to the fact of the force
being short-handed and hurried.
Mr.. Williams is at his post again to-
day.
Contracts were awarded yesterday |
by Col. Lee of the following supplies
for the Indian school at Chemawa:
Salem FIGURING mills $4,000 pounds
of flour at 1910 per barrel. Willard .
& McCrow, $4,000 pounds meat S6.74
per 100. A bid for oats at 45 cents
per bushel was rejected as too high.
No bids were received for meal.
An idea is abroad that the fruit |
drying company can take unlimited |
quantities of plums. Two men ar
rived last evening with a load apiece
and were much disappointed because
the fruit was not needed, and, on
short notice, they could not dispose
of it to the stores. Should not the
company when advertising for fruit |
specify that contracts must be made |
before it is brought, or the owners |
run the risk of its not being needed? +.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

Rev. Anselm c. Brown, of Gin
cinnati, who has been staying at the
Chemekete hotel, left for the East
yesterday. He has accepted the
pastorate of the Congregational
church, made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Rev. J. w. Harris, on ac-
count of ill health, and will return
to take charge in about three weeks.
He has the air of an able man.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

Sperry, the new photographer who
has taken w. p. Johnson's gallery,
has greatly improved its fittings and
appointments, and is preparing for
an extensive business. The location
is unsurpassed, and this new artist
shows some excellent specimens of
work. See the ad in another
column.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

Rev. VIM. Clyde, Presbyterian
minister, has his appointments as
follows: at Lafayette first Sabbath of
every month; at Zena, second and
fourth Sabbaths, and ut Mccoy, the
third Sabbath of every month.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

Farrar & Co. have a fresh stock of
fruits, vegetables and berries every
day, and their fancy and staple
grocery department is constantly re-
penished,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
To Yaquina.

Friday, August 1Oth. Round trip
$3.50 from Albany. Tickets good
for ten days. For sale at IL. w.
CoX's drug store, State street.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
MARRIED..

PARRISH H-PIERCE.-At the residence Of
the bride In Forest Grove, Oregon, on
Monday, August d 1884 by Rev Bryan Of
the HllsbOrO NJ. +. church, Rev J, l..
Parrish of this city, 10 Mrs.. Matte A.
Pierce, VI Forest Grove.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09
For sale Cheap

A good strong horse for farm OF
road. Inquire Of DR.. Gilbert, in the
Bank Block. II
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-09

The San Francisco Journal OF
Commerce says the California raisin
is fast drawing the foreign article
out of the market. 1t then gives
some figures i'm relation to this prod
uct. Last year the output was 800,
600 boxes, requiring $4,000, 900 lbs. of
fresh grapes. One ton Of grapes will
make 900 lbs. of raisins. The profits
Of this business are liberal. This au-
thority says: "At the lowest calcu-
lation an acre will yield 500, and in
many localities a yield Of $500 an
acre is possible" The import duty
is cents "A pound, which the Mills
bill would reduce TO } cents, and
this very reasonable reduction is OPP
posed with violent protest from the
California grape growers. This
blind devotion TO protection is well
enough for the producing class but
how about the sixty million Of our
population who are clamoring for
cheaper living?