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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02

Tho presentation OF a shakespear
can play AZ Salem win mark a new era
10 TIE development OF public taste.
About ten years ago Bandmann gave
thla town about a week OF the classic
Englieh drama. on HIS way home From
Australia, % houses OF a dozen people.
Since then eloouiion teachers have
been requested not 20 glye readings
from Shakespeare IN costume by some
of our seciarlan colleges.
THE Tamips OF the shrew" Is 70 be
eiTen At the Grand Opera House. at
Salem, next week. II ls hoped. under
different conditions as 10 public
taste. \
The play win be read IA the mean
ume by moro people than any one
book ID the city, Next 10 the Bible.
|here ia no book 50 common Ia salem
homes a. shakeapeare's plays.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
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sALEMls LIvE RusINEas MEN.

sALEM's LIVE BUSINESS MEN.
A fact that Is growing more and
more apparent is that salem's bust.
ness mcn are liberal set Of men,
when II comes 10 public enterprises,
and thoy 60 down In their pockets for
cash every time something OF genuine
merit Ia needed. Salem is rapidly
growing In Importance as a trade cen
tire, and our business men. instead OF
trying 70 simply reap the benont Of
the tidal wave Of prosperity. are glad
20 foster II by paying literally for
whatever n going 10 prove Of real ben.
ent to the town. This fact was again
demonstrated last week when the
committee raised the fund for the fiax
mill water power. They freely sub.
scribed more than was asked, know.
ing that good use would be made Of Il.
and they are always ready 70 do what
Il for the real good Of the place. ofI
course. there are always a few in ey-
cry community who are too penurlous
70 help along anything OF a public
nature. They live for themselves only.
and their circle Of Influence becomes
10 small that some day. when they are
% be buried. thoy win have 20 walk
70 their own funeral" a. the paradox.
ical lriahman expressed H.
Salem Ia just now at the parting OF |
the ways in tho matter OF her future
growth aud greatness sho can either
stay whore she h. yegetato and decay.
or abe can put on new life. as she
seems 70 be doing and forge ahead In
the nest ten years AS IL seldom the
privilege Of a capital city. II ig graf
nylne under the circumstance, 20
know that We have business men who
have tho disposition 10 80 forward,
men who will push and llft until the
greatest possibilities have been real
xed.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
WHAr VIII nE rHE REauLrl

The Republican state platform will
undoubtedly demand some kind OF sal
airy reform, but. Judging from the
character OF the convention, II may
fail 10 back up its utteranoes with men
who viii carry II into effect
In Marion county the Republican
convention did los full duty In declar.
Ing for salary reform and business ad.
ministration, They did this both In
platform, and then again by resolu.
tlon.
The Republicans OF Marion county
have done something besides mere
platform talk, They have. by their
deeds, shown what they could do by
carrying those principles into effect In
this county and keeping their pledges
20 the letter
That Is a record which inspires con.
idenee II the state platform merely
talks right and puta up men who do
not care, who viii never execute, the
state house extravaganza will 80 on.
For instance. the last biennial re-
port OF tho secretary OF state recon,
mends some very good things IN the
way OF new laws 20 raise revenue. But
All such bills were defeated.
Il ~ one thing to "resOlute" nice
and talk right; II Is another matter !
% put men into such places who have
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
JOURNAL x.RAYs.


other mans poison.
80
IL Is a poor rule that won't work a
least -four or Ave ways.
The state campaign Is practically
over, all but the voting
sSs
The governor OF Iowa has vetoed an
antl-rallroad merger law.
80
A cheerful Vermonter has Just
passed his 18TH birthday.
Who will the band aerenade tonight
It 7. deer or u. n. GlltnerY
Some men are too proud 10 come
back. even II they are whlstled for.
IL is bad enough 10 send a blll.col.
lector. But 10 send one smoking a bad
cigar, Is worse.
A Salem barbershop has changed
hands, but the tsh and game yarns
have not changed a particle.
sss
In society II is only the shoddy peo.
Pile who have enough rustic to make
anything a bowling success
The Beers are always willing 10
send delegates 20 a peace conference
but they keep right ON lighting just the
same.
Well, 80 long as Portland has the
ability To manage the whole thing.
what's the use OF the rest OF the state
doing anythingg
Only about 5000 was wanted for the
hax mill water power fund, but sa. |
ems business men made Il 500, Just
'or good measure.
sse
Direct nomination al the primaries
would have done away with the farce
Il Portland this week. aud the people
would have had something to say.
eee
Salem merchants are long suAering
'nd sood natured. but every time
Jew subscription list for genuine Ina.
rovement comes around they dig up
little more.
salem's council Is unanimously In
avor OF pushing for power site 10
imish the city electricity, and Il be
lns 20 look as though We might have
lofe light ON public matters yet.
A friend who reads HIS Byron close
nds tho following.
lhe world Is bundle of hay,
Mankind are the asses who pull: :
aeh tugs Il different way.
AID the greatest OF an Is John Bun"
A Salem lawyer. Who takes some t
etty hard cases, VAS Ia restaurant 2
tins oysters the other day when a !
end reproached him. "A don't sup. {
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
MAMMOTH GRAPE VINE.
A Vine Eight Inches In Diameter and
Nearly 800 Feet Long.

II. F. Hollenbeck came in yesterday
from the Waterville country and gave
us the following data concerning an
extraordinary Concord grape vine up
there that people living in less produc-
tive countries might consider quite a
freak
This grape vine was put out by J. T.
Donaldson about twenty years ago,
and has grown to be a vine of the fol
lowing proportions Its diameter at
the base is eight inches and II divides
into five prongs. one 35 feet in length,
one 60, another 60, another 62 and the
other Ga.
Last year over a thousand pounds
OF luscious grapes grew on this vine,
and It has not been known to produce
less than FIVE hundred pounds a year
for several Eugene Register.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
Five Dollars aBOx
The Price Cut No Figure With
Him.

Il want to say Tor the benefit Of
some poor dyspeptlc that Stuart's Dys-
pepsla Tablets will give comfort and
cure every time Five dollars a box
would not stop my purchasing them
should ever suffer again as did for
a week before using them.
The one 5O-cent box bought at my
druggists did the work, and my di.
gestion is all right again.
Many OF my nelghbors have also
tried these tablets and found them TO
be just as represented, and Mr.. Ellms
also wants me to use his name in en-
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
U. s. BARKER KILLED.

Fell Under a Train Of Cars Near Le-
land Monday Night.
An accident costing the life Of U. S.
Barker, of Drain, occurred near tun-
mel No. 8, in Josephine county, Monday
night. Young Barker, aged about 2t
years. with Lester Ritchey, of Drain,
was en- route to Klamthon, Cal, beat
ing their way on a freight train Bark
er was hidden at the end of a lumber
car and, seeing a brakeman approach
ing, attempted to change his position.
In doing so he lost his hold and fell
beneath the wheels. Both legs and
one arm were cut of. yet he lived
about two hours. The body was
brought back to Drain on the local
train today, Review.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
Oyster Supper
AT ChemaWa

Away last summer the literary EN-
ployes of the Chemawa Indian school
bested the industrial employees of that
institution In a game of baseball, the
prize being an oyster supper, and last
night, despite the lapse of time, the
defeated party redeemed their repu-
tation by putting up such a feast as
has rarely been seen in that place.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
rase CRY DELIVERY.
Eugene Potsoffee VIII install the Ser.
vice July list.
Eugene Guard.

Eugene Quafd.
Postmaster Mccormack was in re-
ceipt of official advice this morning
from First Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
eral J. NJ. Mastep that free delivery Of
mails from the Eugene postoftice
would be installed Tuesday, July Isl.
The houses throughout the city have
been numbered, in anticipation of the
free delivery system. and our people
are ready for the Inauguration of the
welcome servlce-another convent
ence consequent to our growth as a
city.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
The Bicycle Boom
is on Again

But is not the boom" years
It's intelligent
People buying blndy simply
fad fashion ride them
miles they
They ride because bicycle gver
pleasure there
ing eyready and economical
and change OF that
The people indulge in bicycling
enables them think clearer hit
generally
The and
mpe to why
activity have purchased Columbia Hartford bicycles
o both tell and show why they awuy
do it,
OTTO J. WILSON
1875 Court Street
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
A Elrst.clasa Market.

We are offering the finest line of
shoulders, hams, bacon, smoked
meats, picnic hams and fine sausages
and lard ever she wn in this city.
Fendrieh's Market.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02

The Woman's Club will be interest.
ed In Tanning OF the shrew." There
are some men In this town who need
tanning.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
THE ODD PENNIES.

For the sake Of saving odd
pennies don't buy an inferior
emulsion when you really need
SCOTS Emulsion.
The difference in price is
pennies. The difference in re.
suits is pounds-pounds of
new tlesh-and days of
strength and comfort.
Those who have lost flesh
'an regain it more quickly by
means OF SCOTS Emulsion
han Ia any other way.
ssaa sos Frss s.npls
corr nowNk, cAs.ha. ~ Rmui \. N.g
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02

It takes less than 500 congressman
to introduce 10000 bills.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02
No Appetite
Feel Tired
amt Sleep
Nervous

pose," said he, there is any case SO
disreputable that you would not take
II up?v Mac looked him over coolly
and drawled outs Say, Bill, what
have you been doing.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-02

DIR. c. W. Roberts, eye specialist, at
the Cottage leaves Saturday morning.
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
MEETING HELD AT DEWITT
Rev. MIR. Van Houten Preaching There.
Neighborhood Notes.
Special Dispatch to The Times.>

Especial Dispatch to The Ttmes)
DEWITT, VA, August REV Charles
N. Van Houten, OF Richmond, has been
holding meeting for the past four nights
a: the Dewitt Presbyterian Church The
people Of the vicinity are much pleased
with the services and but fer rain there
would have been much larger attend
apce. Hereafter Rev. Mr.. Van Houten
hopes to be able to give every first Sun
Gay to this church. The building has
been greatly improved by a nice coat Of
paint. Those most interested In the build
ing of the church hope soon to see it COM
pleted.
Mrs. F. F. Thweatt who has been con-
fred to her room for some time, is now
much improved.
Messrs. John and Willie Thweatt have
retl rned TO their home in Dinwiddie, af-
ter q stay of about six months in Motto
way county.
Misses Clara Atkinson and Kate Baird
have returned to their homes after most
delightful visit Of six weeks Ito relatives
In the old North State. 80
The farmers in this vicinity are very
r:uch discouraged on account of the poor
condition Of the tobacco and corn crop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Interesting Meeting Held in Isle OF
Wipht-Warehouse Robbed.

WINDSOR. VA. August THE
annual convention of the county
Sunday-schools met with the Isle
of Wight school Wednesday Ihe
address Of welcome was delivered by Mr..
George F. Whitley, Of the home school.
and recent graduate of Elon college
Addresses were also made by DR.. Mess. OF
Smithfelo; Professor ]. .. Atkinson, OF
Elon, N c.; Rev. John Newman Hon.
I. n Jones and others.
The banner was awarded the Isle Of
Wight schools, and was presented by Pro
lessor P P. Deans. of Windsor. The
programme throughout was very good.
and enjoyed by the immense crowd pres
emit
The warehouse Of Mcssrs. K. E. Barrett
& Company was entered last night and
about 500 pounds of meat and a key OF
fish were stolen. The robbers forced an
entrance through 6. side door, breaking
a six lever brass lock in three or four
pieces.
A vehicle track was followed from close
to the door for about a half mile from
town where the track became confused
with others. Hurricane Branch. with his
blood.runds were telephoned for, but he
could not come, owning to previous
call to Sleepy Hole on a similar case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
DENTISTS ADJOURN
SESSION BUSY ONE
Dr. B. Bridg eforth, Of Richmond,
Elected President-The Next
Meeting at Hot Springs.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August t.
The Virginia Dental Association adjourn
ed this morning after one Of the busiest
and most interesting sessions in the his
tory of the body. The meeting, which
was held at Old Point. was especially
notable by reason of the able clinics read
and discussed.
Most Of the morning session was devot-
ed to a discussion of operative dentistry
and dental hygiene. Messrs. S. S. Aron-
helm, of Norfolk: Lee Talaferro, OF Mad
ison; and R. L. Booth, Of brakes Branch.
were elected to membership.
Hot Springs, Va, was chosen as the
next meeting place and the executive
committee was instructed to make all
necessary arrangements.
The convention elected the following Of
ficers: President, B. Bridgeforth. Rich
mond: first vice-president, l. B. Smith,
Richmond second vtce-president. r.
L. Simpson. Fincastle: third vice.
president, ]. L. Walker, Norfolk; treas
urer w. H. Ewald, Portsmouth; cores
ponding secretary, ]. Hall Moore Rich
mond; recording secretary. Geo K. Kee-
see, Richmond; executive committee. E. j.
Applewhite Newport News; E. P.
Beadles, Danville; S. W. stith. Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
UPSET THE FURNITURE
Bolt Of Lightning Struck Tree in Yard
and Followed Phone Wire into House.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Bolt Of Lightning Struck Tree in Yard
and Followed Phone Wire into House.
Especial Dispatch to -he Times,
LEXINGTON. VA. August 1.-The an
nouncement OF the Lexington High School
for the session of 1923 has been issued
by the School Board Mr.. Harrington
Waddell Is principal and Mr.. w. ..
Gresham assistant
During a thunder storm near Fairfield
Rockbridse county, lightning struck
tree in the yard of Mr.. James a. Wilson.
The current was conducted into the house
on a phone wire and upset the furniture.
Fifty window panes We're shattered. For
tunately the family escaped Injury, as
they were III the rear Of the house.
A beautiful shade tree has been cut
down in the county courthouse yard by
order OF the Boadr of Supervisors. Their
action has raised storm of condemna-
ton both in town and county.
The Harry E. Moore farm OF near Lex
ington, containing 1876 arces, has been sold
by J. G. Dixon. real estate agent, to J.
D. Crist for, S, 600.
J. H. Jennings, OF Fancy Hill, has sold
his farm OF 242 acres to A. L. Agner. of
Buena Vista The price was $1,000. Mr..
Jennings expects to remove to Missouri.
R. w. Clark, Of Buffalo Mills. has re-
ceived from the agricultural department
Of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute at
Blacksburs, Va, a five-year-old Dorsett
ram. weighing ITS pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
MUCH COMMISSION TALK
Matter to Be Taken UP When Legisa
Iature Meets

Never In the history OF Virginia hava
there been three political plums In the
hands of Governor more eagerly sought
after by so many prominent people than
those which Governor Montague will
award to the fortunates In the struggle
for places on the new Corporation Com
mission. There are said to be- over one
hundred applicants. and no doubt a mum.
Der OF dark horses" are being grooned
for entrance in the final heat when the
Legislature meets next November. a..
which time 1t Is thought the Governor
will take the matter up. Among those
whose names have been most frequently
associated with the places by good politf-
cal guessers are Colonel A. s. Buford. OF
this city; Mr.. John r. Edrnunds. OF Halt
fax; ex-senator Henry Fairfax. OF Lou
doun, and Judge A. A. Phlegar, OF Mont
gomery.
From what can be learned there is no
man applying whose endorsements are
stronger or mora general than those OF
Mr.. E,dmunds. and he has great many
friends who are earnestly at work for
him. especially in the Sixth District and
In Southside Virginia, where he claims
almost solid backing among the party
leaders. But it is not believed that even
the Governor himself has vet mada up
his mind as to whom he will apoint,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08

people are holding their annua! associa-
ton near this place, and 1t is feared that
the disease will be spread by them
+ Since the death OF Mr.. JOS Frank, the
real estate agent, new company has
been organized here under the name OF
the Gerlnan-American Immigration So
cicty. They have obtained large options
on very valuable farms in this vicinity
and IL looks as II the organization will
be a success. Mr.. Gustav Gehrmann is
president and Mr. Asntu JAM vice-presi-
dent with Mr.. William Neftlemann as
general manager. They have, I'D to this
time effected two sales and the outlook
is very encouraging for several more In
the near future.
Mrs. Jno Stringer and family, OF Rich
mond. are visiting relatives in this sec
ton.
Rev. W. II Baylor and family, OF Bal
timore. Nd, are here as the guests OF
Rev. W. T. Clarke at Bruceville- Mr.
Clarke is conducting series of revival
meetings at the Meherrin BAPTIST Church
and Mr.. Baylor Is assisting him. Large
crowds are attending and a good meeting
is hoped for.
Mr. R. T. clearton. the Manchester re-
porter for The Times. is now in this sec
ton visiting friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
WILLIAMSBURG AFFAIRS
Executive Board of the Eastern State
Hospital Holds Meeting.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,


Especial Dispatch to The T1mes.l
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. August l.-fhe
Executive Board OF the Eastern state
Hospital met yesterday. The following
members were present: Messrs. Terrence
McCracken. of Fredericksburg, Va; Judge
J. T. Garrett. Of Mathews. and H. D.
Cole, of this city. Much business OF I'M
portance was gone through with
The City Council met last night. Much
important business was transacted. The
COW tax was raised from one to two dol
lars per year.
Mr.. ]. T. Wilson, one Of Richmond's
day looking after his work on the new
ward building at the Eastern State Hos
pital Mr.. Wilson is In hopes OF having
the brick work on this building completed
within the next sixty days.
Mr. Martin, president Of the Fulton
Brick-yard Company, was here yesterday
on business.
Miss Garrett Sweeney. OF this place,
left this morning for Buckroe Beach to
spend several weeks.
General James Lane and daughter, Miss
Lottie, OF Auburn. Ala, are here visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Lane, ST.. Of Waller
Street
Mrs James Christian and daughter.
Miss Emily. will leave tomorrow to Wis
it friends in Prince Edward county.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Goode. after a
very pleasant stay here, returned to thei;
home In Richmond this afternoon
Mr.. George S. Smith sold to Mr.. A. 6
Harwood all the standing timber on the
tact Of land known as big Neck" neat
Carter's Grove, for the sum of $4,000
This place was recently bought from
Messrs. Booth, Epps and Tugsle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
WANTS APPLE LANDS
MIR. Koiner Sees Fine Prospects foe
Fruit Growing in Virginia.

Mr.. J. G. Curtis, Of Rochester, N. T.,
called up Commissioner koiner yester-
day. seeking Information in regard to
thls State The New YORKER pp:e could hardy
have touched the Commissioner upon a
subject nearer his heart. Mr. koiner.
ever since he has been in office, has been
story of the advantages OF Virginia as an
apple growing State. In his reports he
has given considerable space to this sub
of these works that induced Mr.. Curtis
to take a trip to Virginia in order that
he might thoroughly look into the ques-
ton.
The result of his conversation with the
Commissioner yesterday was that he be-
came thoroughly convinced that as an
apple-growing State, Virginia is In the
lead of them all. The New Yorker will no
doubt very soon endeavor to enter into
this industry, which is now yielding such
largo returns to those engaged In It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08

prosecute them. The total loss. without
Insurance.. win reach $1,000
The county Board Of Supervisors OF
Bath met and decided to build bridge
across Cowpasture River. near F s.,
Lewis. at a cost of about $1,000, tho citi,
zens Of the community having subscribed
81 .05S50 Of the amount. accounts were
also allowed to the aiaounr OF $20l.S-
County Court will correre next Tues
day. There is a heavy docket for this
term.
Mrs. Amanda Hoover. a highly-es-
teemed lady of Cedar Creek. died last
Saturday. the I'd. after an illness Of sey.
eral weeks She was buried In the old
Jones graveyard near her residence. az
ter the funeral sermon. preached by Rev.
a party from West Virginia has been
inspecting land at Armstrong. this coun-
ty. for oil and coal. They talk encouraS-
ingly of the prospects. and will possibly
Mr.. j. ". Challender; Of Hot Springs.
fell from ladder Monaay r ana T h,;t ss has
some ugly wounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
Notes From Westover.
(Special Dispa.ch to The q

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
are posted for appearance at court
house on August 18th Of Polk Miller and
his negro quartette. This unique enter
tainment is given under auspices Of 1.-The
Kings Daughters"
Miss Minnie Wolty. who has heen the
guest of Mrs. il. S. Saunders. has retu, n
ed home.
MIR. and Mrs. Richard Walker, Of New
port News, who have been guests Of G.
NJ Walker. at t,lens have iesurned home.
Mr. ianney Coalter IS guest If his
brother. NJ. D. Coalter, at Lower Weya-
ncke."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
Citizens to Reply.

The special committee from the North
side Citizens Association. to have suit
brought against the Virginia Passenger
and Power Company to compel 1t to send
it's cars around the Highland Park loop.
are preparing a reply to the interview
with Manager Huff. OF the street car
company, printed in yesterdays papers.
Manager Huff is reported to nave stated
that no notice of grievance had ever come
to his ears from the Northside citizens.
but that the action to take the question
to the courts relieved him OF all obliga-
tons in the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-08
GAVE HIS LIFE FOR DOG
Negro Boy Drowned in Attempt to Res
cue Dog from Water.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

NORFOLK, VA, August 7.-Cornelius
Rawles, of Portsmouth. gave his life for
a dog. He was a colored boy sixteen
years old, employed by Charles Lash as
a driver Of a soda water wagon lie
was drowned at the cat hole this morn
ing
Rawles had put a dog belonging to Mr..
Lash in the water and when the animal
had difficulty in getting out. Rawies
stretched himself out on the bridge and
attempted to pull the dog out, cut lost
his balance. fell. and sank to the bottom.
It was about three minutes before the
body was recovered, and although DR..
Hope and DR.. Nelson did everything TO
resuscitate Rawles. their efforts were I'M
availing.