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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Neal Dow.

Neal Dow was born in Portland,
Maine, March 20, 1904. When no was
sixteen years of age he finished his
education so far az school or college
was conce rned, having taken course
at the Friends Academy, New Bed
ford, and the Portland Academy. lie
desired to 90 to college but his parents
were opposed; neither was he allowed
10 study law, as he wished.
During his connection, In early man
hood, with the volunteer fire company
OF Portland, his influence Was constantly
exerted TO make sentiment for the ex'
clusion Of liquors from the engine houses
aud to prevent their use on public
occasions. In this endeavor he was
successful in a remarkable degree
Then, as in his later lie, he was brave
aud ready-witted.
At one Of the banquets, in those days
called Spreads" when he was chic
engin eer, the toastmaster, whose view'
were very different from those OF Mr.
Dow's ON the temperance question, offer
ed toast to be drunk in cold water
for want, he said Of anything more ap
propriate and acceptable to him who II
to respond To IL. The toastmaster helC
up his glass Of water and turning tC
Neal Dow, said ,Mr. Chief, / ask yor
TO respond TO this toast, Brandy ant
Water water for the FIRE and brandy
for the firemen." Neal Dow responded
10 bright way, and in closing odereC
this toast, Brandy and Water-watel
exlinguishes FIRE, and brandy ex
tinguishes lremen" I"
II is we'll known how, IN 1851, thu
Maine prohibitory law was enacted
largely through the influence Of Nea
Dow.
Neal Dow and Miss Willard met 70
the first time In the summer OF 1877
at temperance camp meeting at Oh
Orchard. Maine, where they were tn
principal speakers, From that time oil
they were staunch and sympatheti
iriends.
Francis Z. Willard wrote; "Genera
Neal Dow has lived a life that require
no apology. lie has been alway
a man thoroughly loyal to womanhoo
and the home. A dauntless soldier 1
the forefront Of that great battle for lib
erty which involves the emancipation G
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
OREGON at Charleston

The Charleston News and Courier
says: 0regon's fruit exhibit at the ex.
position is one that excites much ad-
miration. This display is one of the
attractions in space occupying 1900
square feet in the annex to the Palace OF
Agriculture, which is taken up with
forestry, agriculture, mining, wool,
hops, fax and many other resources
besides the fruit. Mr. George |. Slocum,
one OF the commissioners from Oregon,
told some interesting facts relative to
ruit raising in his state, which showed
that this particular industry is not only
carried on now with much profit but 1t
has greater future possibilities which
will result in rich returns for the
producer.
a."We have soil and climate" said Mr..
Slocum to reporter for the News and
Courier yesterday, "lor all kinds OF
fruits, with the exception OF few OF the
tropical fruits. With us the apple is
king. This name, however, can almost
equally be applied to our prunes, plums,
pears and cherries, but only locally,
while our apple is fruit that visits the
hooks and corners Of the United States,
Alaska and European countries. The
long distance OF travel does no: de-
teriorate its fine flavor or solidity"
Mr. Slocum then took the reporter
through the exhibit, showing the largest
and most beautiful plums ever grown
anywhere ex cepting in the Northwest
There was the greengage, the egg plum,
very large and yellow variety; dark
rich blue and many others which bear
abundantly. There were Italian prunes
OF enormous size. which are dried and
exported in trainloads yearly from
Oregon.
Mr.. Slocum then showed Royal Anne
cherries, as large as good sized Englsh
walnuts. "Thero is no special growth, "
remarked Mr.. Sloccm, "ior exposition
purposes, but the usual and ordinary
production. The Oregon cherry is fast
finding ts way into distant markets in
candied form and dried for various
uses." There were peaTa Of large dimen-
sion, and Mr.. Slocom said that II is not
an usual thing to have these ripening
late in the fall and gathered in mid.
winter.
"0regon has many orchards in the
plateaus among the mountains, out oI
the reach Of pests which infect the fruits
10 many places. Here the horticulturisti
receive large returns for their time and
labor. and the people are always
healthy. As fruit country Oregon
cannot be eIcelled. Trees hear within
four years. There is seldom a failure
} and even then what we call failure
some states would consider good crop
} The Willamette valley. the Rogue
! Umpqua and Grand Ronde valleys art
! each known throughout the markets o.
the world for fine apples.
: Ounces, crab apples, spricots
= grapes and other fruits were shown; ther
. the varieties Of berries and Strawberries
which had ripenod in Oregon duhni
I December, crAnberries as large as bi:
, marbles, and Mr.. slocum told Of younI
D men. old men and boys clearing severa
4 thousand dollars yearly for few
: months' work.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Southern OREGON.

Southern Oregon will always, and un.
der all conditions, be an attractive coun-
try. Its scenery IL OF unrivaled beauty
succession of mountain pictures in
association with lovely wales and
sbounding waters. 1t has warmer
sun and brighter sky than the more
northerly parts Of Oregon. It has in
truth something Of the general character
and something Of the charm Of
California and II has what California
lacks, namely a sure and abundant
rainfall. lts elevation Of from 500 to
1000 feet gives to its atmosphere the
l. racing quality which goes 80 far
toward creating and sustaining human
energies; and one comes quickly and
easily to understand the charm and the
sentiment which hold the imagination
and the sentiment Of those whose homes
are here in bondage from which they
would not willingly be iree.-E. II. in
Oregouian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Snn lose Scale.

The San Jose scale increased rapidly
in the vicinity OF Vancouver, Wash,
last year and almost every fruit grower
finds 1t necessary to spray his trees for
this pest. 1t is the impression Of good
many Of the Northwestern fruit growers
that 1t is no longer necessary to spray
against the San Jose scale in California,
owing to the prevalence OF parasites.
II is doubtless true that the scale is now
kept In check 10 great extent in that
state and TO some extent in Oregon by
parasites, but it appears to be necessary
even yet 10 fight the San Jose scale
extensively by spraying in California.
Lime, sulphur, and salt are advertised
in such papers as the California Fruit
Grower.-Rural Northwest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Long will resign in the nesl

Secretary Long will resign in the near
future.
The postofiice department is quietly
but energetically pushing its campaign
as ainst those publications alleged to be
violating the second class mail regula'
tions and Postmaster General Payne is
in thorough sympathy with the move
ment. When asked him his attitude
one day last week he said. "That matter
bsing in the hands of the third assistant
postmaster general, do not feel like
discussing it, however my actions speak
louder than my words and in every
instance have confirmed the decisions
OF Mr.. Madden. He is making a careful
investigation Of number of periodicals
which are suspected of abusing the
privilege. When he determines to cur
tail or withdraw the privileges OF a
paper his decision comes to me for final
ratification and have yet to reverse the
action of Mr.. Madden in single in
stance. from which | think you can
Judge as to how stand on the subject"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
BODY-RES TORER

Food is the body-restorer.
In health, you want nothing
but food; and your baby wants
nothing but food. But, when
not quite well, you want to get
back to where food is enough.
One of the most delicate
foods, in the world, is SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil.
When usual food is a burden,
it feeds you enough to restore
your stomach; baby the same.
The body-builder is food;
the body-restorer is SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil.
Wen send you little to try Il you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 4O9 Pearl street, New York
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
woman, and the downfall Of the liquor

woman, and the downfall Of the liquor
traffic.
Neal Dow continued his active life and
his speechmaking until about year
before he passed on to the Better Land,
Oct. 2, 1897. He was always a student,
and in his study he included the Bible,
reading portions Of it each day Of his
life. His interest in temperance never
waned. His last message to the white
ribboners, given few days before his
spirit left this world, was message Of
confidence in the righteousness OF our
cause and in the belief that victory will
surely come.
May we all go forward aiming to up.
hold and advance the great principle Of
prohibition for which he so steadiastly,
so unanchingly stood.
LILLIAN M. N. STEVENS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
SImslnw.a Pnniher.

For number Of weeks past there
have been reports in circulation that a
cougar had been heard screaming in the
woods near Acme, says the Florence
West. On several occasions residents
Of that town we're aroused IRON slumber
by the terrible sounds uttered by the
lerocious beast as ii prowled in the dark
ness searching for prey. The animal
even came up within few rods Of some
Of the dwellings and frightened the
people by its horrible cries.
Women became AFRAID to 20 out after
dark and kept watchlul eye on their
children while at play in the daytime.
Even some Of the men grew timid and
would try TO avoid passing any place
that would afford shelter to n lurking
| foe.
Bold hunters went out with dogs and
guns in the hope oi finding and killing
the animal, but without success. The
only time the cougar was seen was by q
party Of three or four persons who were
unarmed. One Of the men said he
would go after bis gun II the others
would keep watch. He started of, but
on the way remembered that bis wife
needed an armiul Of wood. II took
some time get this and when he re-
turned the cougar was gone.
Fortunately the mystery has been
solved. The cougar has no' been killed
but the fears Of the women and children
have vanished and the men can nov
breathe freely. one Of the citizens o.
Acme has handsome peacock which
roosts on the hill near the owners resi-
dence. and the cries uttered at night by
this besutiiul bird we're mistaken fol
the screams Of cougar and frightened
the people.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Cant Keen IL secrct.

The splendid work Of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills is daily coming 10 light. No
such grand remedy for Liver and Bowel
troubles was ever known before
Thousands bless them for curing Con
stipation. Sick Headache, Biliousness
Jaundice and Indigestion. Try them
25c. at DR.. Kremer's drug store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06

The w. g. T. U's over the land are
celebrating Neal Dow's birthday with
appropriate meetings. We give below
extracts from his biography written
by our National President Lillian M.
N. Stevens. The lives OF such men show
US what one man may do for Temper
ance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
OREGON Hops In London.

Oregon hopgrowers who pooled their
product and sent it to London scored
stroke OF finance. Several thousand
bales were collected by NJ. ii. Durst,
who sgrecd TO return to growers all the
money received above IA cents per
pound. As the London market is much
above the figure and is tending higher,
farmers who went into the pool are
are much more fortunate than their
neighbors, who were content, with lO
cents and less per pound cash. Mr..
burst writes from London, February o:
"Although the English crop for last
season was phenomenal one, the
choicest grades OF Oregon hops brought
l5 and 10 cents in London, and are sell
ing for equally as much here today.
at is also fact beyond dispute that
considerably better prices would have
been paid by many English brewers for
choicest Paci6cs, except for the multi
tude OF low offers from sellers on the
Coast, which flooded the Borough dur
ing the months of October and Novem-
Der last. There is nothing to be gained
by recriminations, Hopgrowers, like
other people, must pay for their
experience. But it will be deplorable il
they do not profit by experience, for
which they have paid so dearly.
81 am sorry to learn that many
growers are entering into contracts to
sell the cir 1902 crops, or parts OF them
ON basis of 10 and II cents per pound.
How can growers ever expect to get fair
prices for their crops, when many OF
them, so early in the season rs January
and February, contract TO sell their
ungrown hops at prices which little
more than cover the cost of produc'
tion? Contracts when made in con-
siderable quantities fix the market
prices for the coming crop.
"No grower can expect 10 get IA cents
for his hops in September and Novem-
Der II large number OF his nelghbors
have already sold their hops for 10 and
IL cents per pound, unless there is al
xtraordinary shortage in the produc-
ton. Such shortage is not likely tC
occur, because hops are now kept In
storage for two and six years, without
great deterioration in value.
"Cold storage will prevent excessive
prices such as we used to have in th,
old days, but there is no reason why
growers should not each year secure
paying prices for choice hops
Growers should cooperate to discour
age low contracts, and, as far as possible
to keep their hops from being sold unit
they are actually produced, and re ad.
for market.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
STATE OF Ono, CRY OF ToLEDo,l
LUCAS COUNTY.


FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
IS the senior partner Of the firm +. j.
CHENEY & Co, doing business IN the
City OF TOLEDO, County and State aiore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case OF Catarrh that can not
be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY,
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December
A. ID. 1886. A. W. GLEASON,
(sEAI) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for Testimonials, free.
4. ] CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, Zoe,
Halls family Pills are the best.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
Campaign Against lntoxleants.

Officials Of the Burlington Railroad
have started a campaign against intox-
icants, with a view TO eradicsting their
use by the employees Of every depart
ment, not only on duty but also while
off duty.-Oregonian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
LoekIaw From Cobwe bs.

Cobwebs put on cut lately gave a
woman lockiaw. Millions know that
the best thing to put on cut is Buck
lens Arnica salye, the infallble healer
Of Wounds, Ulcers, Sores, Skin Erup-
tions, Burns, scslds and Piles. 1t cures
or no pay. Only Zoe. at DR.. Kremer's
drug store
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
VQ. &C. u. Column
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ARTICLES for this column are con-
tributed by the Women's Christian
Temperance Uniou.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06

We hope to print in the near future a
communication from Ashland respecting
prohibition as enforced in that city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-06
ECONOMIC HOUSEWIFE
-----YOU-----
viii find better prepared than ever to supply your
housefurnishing needs

OCOBOCOTy Inoleumsa durable hard drying elastic
Varnish, DUG
-----New Goods This Week.
Ladies' Desks Japanese Screens Boss Washing machines Rug
Fasteners hey your rug floor and keep stretched
New Oil Cloths and Lnoleums, Lining Wall Paper.
The New Carpets have arrived GoCns aud Baby Carriages
for Ioo2-all new-al on the way
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-10
WOLCOTT IS likely
To SUCCEED
TELLER
REPUBLICANS HAVE CAPTURED
THE COLORADO LEGISLATURE
-MR. TELLER's LONG
PUBLIC SERVICE.

DENVER, Col, Nov. 7.-Election re-
turns seem to be in a hopeless tangle
in Colorado owing to the closeness of the
vote. The greatest interest centers in the
legislative ticket. which, it is almost posi-
lively known, has been carried by the
Republicans.
This will cause the defeat of United
States Senator Henry NJ. Teller for re-
election and the probable substitution Of
former Senator Edward o. Wolcott.
Mr.. Wolcott. who has been informed Of
the situation, will come to Denver TO en-
ter the senatorial race and also assist in
several contests. Senator Teller. who will
be retired next spring, has served % years
I'm the senate.
The Republicans are preparing to con-
test the election Of the Democratic legis-
lative ticket in Arapahoe county. They
assert that the control of the lower house
of the legislature depends upon the result
in this county.
They will ask the secretary of state to
refuse certificates TO the Democrats. and
If Mr. Mills, who is a populist. shall re-
fuse to enter into the plan they are plan
ming TO organize a rump legislature.
According TO returns received Peabody.
Republican, has a small lead in the race
for Governor and is probably elected. The
lieutenant governor, however, is Dem
ocrat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-10
BRIDE LOST SHARE
Of SIX MILLIONS
WHEN WED
MRS. SAMUEL ROCKWELL DIS.
PLEASED HER UNCLE, FRAN
CTS PALMER, BY SEC
oND MARRIAGE.

NEW YORK, Nov. S-The niece OF
Francis Asbury Palmer. Mrs. Samuel d.
Rockwell, because she displeased him by
marrying for the second time will not
share in the fortune of Mr.. Palmer. This
fortune OF Mr.. Palmer, who has just died
at the ripe age OF 20. amounts to some
thing like six million dollars. The old gen.
tieman spent the last days of his life arr
ranging for the distribution OF his money
among various educational institutions.
Miss Susan Lewis was the maiden name
OF the grandniece. Mr.. Palmer, who
founded the Broadway National bank,
sent her to Vassar and took a great in
terest in her education. When she was
only seventeen years old she married ].
Miller Champion and Mr.. Palmer gave her
a house in West Seventy-hrst street and
large income. He made presents to her
and to her two sons. Mr.. Champion died
several years after the marriage and in
1895 at Johannesburg. n. Y, Mrs. Cramp5
ton married Samuel D. Rockwell, who was
her junior.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell say
the notice OF their marriage was publish
ed in the papers they did not communi-
cate TO Mr.. Palmer the fact that they had
entered into a matrimonial contract.
Mr.. Palmer did not learn of the mar
riage until two years later, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Rockwell were out OF the city. He
was much displeased with his niece and
her disinheritance is the result
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-10
RAILWAY TRAINMEN
HAVE VOTED To
STRIKE
MEN ARE NOT LIKELY TO QUIT,
HOWEVER, AS SETTLEMENT
OF THE DIFFERENCES
MAY BE REACHED.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-The Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen has voted in favor
of a strike, in case the railroads in the
Chicago district shall refuse an increase
of more than 1-2 cents an hour wages.
Although the brotherhood has voted
for a strike, it's members are not likely
to quit work. Before the vote was taken
some of the railroad managers had an
Rounced that greater increase in wages
would be allowed the men than that
first offered. 1t is probable that as soon
as the result of the vote shall be an
nounced another conference will be held.
At this conference il is expected that an
increase of four cents an hour will be
offered and this offer will be accepted.
In a statement issued tonight, Frank
T. Hawley, grand master of the Switch
mems Union of North America, which
is not affiliated with, the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, states that the mem
bers of his organization have voted to
accept the increase of 3 1-2 cents an hour
for foremen and IL cents for helpers.
He states further that the members OF
his union will not be drawn into any
strike which the brotherhood may in
augurate.
The Switchmen's Union of North Ameri-
ca claims 1850 members in Chicago and
this membership alone would give the
railroads fair sized working force in the
event of a strike Of the brotherhood men.
Grand Master Hawley, in his statement,
charges that the brotherhood is encroach-
ing on the field of his union in assum-
ing to include the switchmen in the de-
mands for a further increase of wages.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-10
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
IN HIS NEW OFFICE

WASHINGTON, Nov. president
Roosevelt today begun the transaction Of
business in the new executive offices ad-
joining the white house. The interior is
completed and the office force has been
installed.
The president was I'm his ONCE early.
but before he reached IL the public recep-
ton room was well filled with visitors.
The president however. was kept busy
with Secretary Cortelyou until the ar
rival about 1880 almost simultaneously OF
Attorney General Knox, Col. Clayton Nc
Michael, postmaster of Philadelphia. and
the members Of the civil service commits
sion. with whom the president had an
extended consultation.
The president expressed 10 Colonel Nc
Michael his qualification over the results
OF the election. saying that next to New
York his principal interest was In the
Keystone state.
The members OF the committee would
not state the nature of their business, but
il is believed the charge Of violation of
the civil service laws in Pennsylvania was
discussed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-10
MAY
GET INTO
SENATE
DELAWARE CANvASSERS COM
PLETE THEIR WORK AND UN-
ION REPUBLICANS HAVE WON
OUT.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. S.-The
board of canvassers throughout the state
completed its work today. The official
count gives the union Republicans tAd-
dicks) 25 votes certain on joint ballot in
the legislature.
The New Castle county canvass in the
thirteenth representative district gives
Asprit. Union Republican, one majority
over Shellcross, Democrat, in the ninth
representative district, Kenty county.
The vote is a tie between the Union
Republican candidate and the Democratic
nominee. The governor has the power to
call a special election before the legis-
lature convenes, but it is not probable
that he will do so. The Union Republic
cans have nothing TO gain If they win
In this district, as they would have only
26 on Joint ballot, while q is necessary
to a choice for United States senator
AS the legislature now stands, with a
vacancy in the ninth district, Is will be
necessary to a choice. The legislature
convenes January is.
At present there seems to be no posi-
bility of keeping Addicks out of the sem
ate except by a deadlock, as there Is no
possibility Of the regulars uniting solidly
with the Democrats in the choice Of a
United States senator.