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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
FAST TRAIN DITCHED.
Seven Coaches Overturned and Thit-
teen Persons Injred by Mis-
placed Rail.
(By the Associated Press

Macon, Ga, Nov. 1.-THE Southern
Railways fast train No. IA, for Bruns-
wick and Jacksonville, was ditched at
an early hour this morning three miles
were overturned and thirteen persons
were injured in the wreck, though
none seriously. The accident was
caused by misplaced rail- the spikes
of which were either broken or had
been removed.
To the left of the track was a forty
foot embankment and had the train
gone down on that side it is probable
that a great loss of life would have
occurred
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
A LONG JOURNEY TO VOTE.
George Vanderbilt Returns from New
York, Where He Went to Cast
His Ballot.
Especial to News and Observer. !

Asheville, n. c., Nov. 11.-George
w. Vanderbilt returned to Biltn1oTa
house yesterday, after flying trip to
New York. The owner of the Bilt-
more estate still retains his residence
in New York, and notwithstanding fhe
fact that he was compelled to traverse
nearly sWo thousand miles in order n
express at the polls his choice for
president of the United States he nad
no idea of losing his vote. and henoe
the trip TO the metropolis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
HAY HOLDS THE PORTFOLIO.
Will Remain Secretary of State
Through Roosevclt's New Term.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 11.-President
Roosevelt made the announcement to-
day that Mr.. John Hay would con-
tinue as Secretary of State during
the four years beginning March 4.
next.
You may state positively" were
his words, that Mr.. Hay will con-
tinue as Secretary of State up to the
4th of March, 1909"
other possible Cabinet changes but
indicated that there was nothing to
be said at present Mr.. Hays sue
cession to the State Department port
folio fixes the most important place
in the new Cabinet and is the first
and only step SO far taken in that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN.
The CHASTITY Discovery OF Duck Hun
ter on the Ogeechee.
(Ry the Associated Press }

Macon, Ga, Nov IA special to
the Telegraph from Savannah says:
The body of an unknown white man
was found yesterday by a duck hunter
as it fioated in the Ogeechee river The
find was made near Ways on the At
lantic Coast Line. The hunter towed
the BODY TO Bryan county side of the
river, wheer an inquest was held. The
body had been in the water several
days. In a pocket was a card bear
ing the name and address of 81. C.
Lavigne, 106 Washington street, Co
iumbia. S. c.
Several pool room tickets were also
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Bequests to Judge Parker.
(By the Associated Press. )

Wy tI4N <aofoJNIdtttU 7 NoN7sy
Kingston, N. Y, Nov. 10.--Judge
Parker, his wife, and his daughter,
Mrs. Hall, remained as beneficiaries
in the will of Mrs. Margaret r. Hess,
which was filed for probate in the
Surrogate's court here today. Mrs.
Hess, who was prominent social
leader, named 100 benedciaries in her
will, most of whom receive articles
which she priced highly. Judge Par
ker receives a valuable decanter and
set of wine glasses, once, owned by
her father the late Judge William
Cockburn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
PoU's MAJORITY IS 1856.
In 1902 Mr.. POu's Majority Exceeded
Ten Thousand.
(SneciaI to News and observer )

(SneC1aI TO News and ObSerVer.l
Smithfield. N. c., Nov. 11.-Con-
gresham Pou's maiorities in the dis
trict are as follows: Wake, 2,606;
Franklin, 1895; Johnston, 1,173; Nash
993; Vance, 63S; Chatham $50. To-
tai, 1855.
The above is official except from
Chatham county. His majority may
vary a few votes from the figures
above given.
In 1902 Mr.. Pou's majority was
10,9O5. The change is due to the
light vote cast and the fact that in
1902 the Republicans had no regu-
lar candidate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
A Lonesome Congressman.
(By the Associated Press )

10y IIIe AsSOCIdItu FI5ss.J
Columbus, o.. Nov. 10.-Neariy
complete returns from Ohio tonight
show close to 250,000 plurality for the
Roosevelt and Fairbanks electors.
Only 8 out of the S8 counties in the
State have been carried for Parker.
and only one Democratic Congressman
has been elected out of 21. State
Chairman Harvey C.. CARRIER. the DEM
ocratic candidate in the Fourth Dis
trict has 1900 plurality in a district
5000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Losses on the S,,l1he.
rBv the Associated Press. )

(By the Associated Press.)
St. Petersburg, Nov 11.-A correct
ed casualty list of the ten days battle
of the Shakhe river issued by the
War Office, places the total of killed
or wounded at 33,250. The first re-
turns, it is explained, continued dupl-
cations and some of the men were
so slightly wounded that they returned
to the ranks in a few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

schooner Myra w Spear, aCptain
l evils, with lumber from Georgetown,
> G., to New London, ran ashore last
night near Chimaconico, N. c. Captain
ana crew We're saved and the vessel is
in good condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Imagination Drained Dry.
CIV the Associated. Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Chefoo, Nov. 11.-Evening-No
news whatever regarding the opera
tions at Port Arthur reached Chefoo
today.
ST. Petersburg, Nov. IA dlspatcn
received here today from General
Sakharoff, announces that last night
passed quietly. He also reports that
there were a couple of unimportant
outpost affairs the previous cay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

found but there was no further means
Of identification than that shown by
the card. The head had been crushed
in as if by blunt weapon. No mon
ey or valuables were found on the
body and murder and robbery may
have been committed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
neath of Miss Powell.

Garysburg. N. c., Nov. 1f.--Miss
Bette Powell died at her home, near
here. after an illness of about two
years She was sister of Captain
Walter S. Powell, conductor on the
Seaboard Air Line. Miss Powell was
a most excellent woman and was great
ly loved by all who knew her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Destructive Blaze at Dallas.
CBv the associated Press )

(By the Associated Press)
Dallas, Texas Nov. 11.-Fire today
damaged the drygoods establishment
Of w. A. Green & Company TO the ex
tent of $4,000: insurance 100000.
The fire is believed TO have been start
ed by burglars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

A child's impudence or cuteness de-
pends on whether it belongs in your
fat or the one just across the hall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

Clayton is to have an electric light
plant. Mr.. Charles w. Horne has
installed a small dynam with which
to light his dwelling Ey electricity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

Many a man is honest because he
never had a good chance to prove HIM
self otherwise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Schooner Runs Ashore.

CBy the Associated Press.)
Cape Henry, Va, Nov. 11.-The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

A barber may not be able to eat
sawdust, but he can live on shavings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03

FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.
Grants Pass Lodge A. +. & A. NJ, No. "a.
regular communication first and third
Saturdays. Visiting brothers cordially
invited. b. W. RIGGS w. NJ
A J. PIKE, Sec'y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
IN HARD CIRCUMSTANCES
Ashland Woman Seeks Desert
Ing Husband

A lady from Ashland was in the
city last week, having walked all the
way from Portland Her circum
stances are indeed pitiful II the story
she tells is true, and her appearance
gave evidence that she was not mis-.
representing the case. She claims to
have but recently come from the East
with her husband and three children
and located In Ashland. The head
OF the family left Ashland under the
pretense OF looking for employment,
and was last heard from in Portland
when he wrote to the unfortunate
woman stating that he was unable TO
support her longer aud would not re-
turn. She followed him to Portland
and attempted to locate him in that
city, bat was unsuccessful, and her
limited supply Of money having given
ont she started back to her children
on foot When she reached Silverton,
her shoes were nearly Off her feet aud
she was covered with mud, substan.
tiating the statements Of her misfor.
tune. Some Of the friendly to the un.
fortunate, gave her money to buy
shoes and she Immediately went to u
local dealer and purchased the shoes.
-Silyorton Appeal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
OIL NEAR NORTH BEND
While Borinng for Water Dill
Strikes Oil

1t has leaked out that oil has been
discovered near the condensery al
North Bend For sone time past that
institution has had an expert boring
for water on the mud fat near their
factory. At the distance Of 200 feet
small channel OF oil was struck
which spurted up and spread over the
bay waters. The hcle was plugged up
and the boring ceased.
A number Of gentlemen whose names
we have been asked TO withhold) i'm
mediately formed a company and Sc.
cured an option on the large mud fat
opposite Porter. As soon as possible
they intend to bore down a great
distance on their newly acquired
property and endeavor to locate the
main channel Of oil, II such exists.
There are a great many reasons which
point fayorably towards Coos Boy
turning out to be an extensive oil
field -Marshield Mail.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
BRIGHT'S DISEASE

The largest sum ever paid fora pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran.
cisco, Aug, 80, 1901. The transfer In.
volved in coin and stock Sll2.50O 0 10 and
was paid 10y party OF business men int
aspecitc for c rights Disease and Dia.
beles, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious iHvrsti.
cation oi the specific Nov. 10. 1900
rhry interviewed scores Of the cureo
and tried II out ON It's merits hy putting
lVer three dozen eases on he trea menl
and Matching them. The, alsopot phi,
'iclars to ueue chgonir, iucurs L. eases
,ul Ndutu,.t.r,d % with 'f- physicians
or Judges Cpb Au., -, 81 per cen,
Vt the test cases were either we'll OF
Progressing tsvorably.
There being but thirteen per cent OF
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceedings
ot the investigating committee and IN.
clinical reports OF the test cases ver,
published and will be mailed free on
application. Address JoHN ] EuLroN
CoNrANY, 40 Montgomery st. San Fran.
cisco, Cal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Saved His Life

j. W. Davenport, Wingo, Ky,
writes, June H. 1902; 81 want to
tell you l believe Billiards. Snow
Liniment saved my life. l was under
the treatment of two doctors and they
told me one of my lungs was entirely
gone, and the other badly affected !
also had lump in my side. don t
think that l could have lived over
two months longer. l was induced by
a friend to try Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment. The first application gave me
great relief; two 80 cent bottles cured
me sound and we'll. 1t is a wonderful
medicine and / recommend it to
suffering humanity" 25c, 5Oc, 81. 90
at Model Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Announcement TO the Public

We are pleased to announce that
our newer plant is now completed and
we are now letting contracts for a
transmission line to extend from
Ashland to Grants Pass.
We are now ready for business, 10
furnish power, light aud water to
towns and farms, placer mines and
quartz mines along our transmission
line.
We will devote special attention to
the irrigation Of farms by a system Of
electric pumps, which are being used
with great success in Southern Cal.
ifornia and other arid regions.
Our rates will be fair and reasonable
commensurate with good services /;
correspondence solicited. All in
duiries will receive prompt attention.
DR.. @. Il. Ray,
Manager Condor Water & Power Co.
Tolo, Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
w A Frater Indicted.

A number CT indictments were re-
ported gby the grand jury Tuesday
before recess was taken. With the
exception of one Of them, all have
become public. The indictment in
question is in the case Of the United
States W. William A. Frater, ex-post-
master at Roseburg. Frater is
charged by the indictment, which
contains two counts, with embez
cling postal funds to the amount of
t432. so. Restitution was made, but
this did not deter the grand jury from
are turning an indictment.
What disposition the grand jury will
make Of the case wherein Albert
Haffenden, formerly postmaster at
Woodstock, who was charged with
embezzling about 5000 of postal funds,
il not known. The case is exactly
similar to the Frater case, and when
the investigation by the grand jury
was completed no report of the case
was made.
Look Here! A Smith a. Barnes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Again In Litigation.

The last suit over the Oregon KinG
mine, involving grub,stake Ques
tion, has again illustrated to mine
operators how ha2y compacts of an
cient date may bring serious troubl,
to producing mine any time before
patent But Oregon is now protect,
ed from these troubles in all affair,
arising since 1898 Mining co.part.
norships, commonly known rs grub.
stake contracts, must be in writing
now and filed for record with the
recorder Of conyeyances Of the county
whore the claims are located. The
act expressly says that grub.staking
contract must also contain the names
of tho parties thereto and the dura.
tion Of the contract, otherwise il
shall be null aud void.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Look Here! A smith Il Barnes


Rev. b. @. Horton, Sulphur Springs
Texas writes July 10Th 1899: Il have
nse in my family Ballads Snow
Liniment and Horehound Syrup and
they have certainly proved satisfact.
ory. The liniment is the best We
have ever used for headache and pains.
Tho cough syrup has been our doctor
Tor the last eight years 25o, SOC,
81. 90 at Model Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Only Make, a Bad Matter Worse

Perhaps you have never thought of
it, but the fact must be app aren't to
everyone that constipation is caused
by lack of water in the system, and
the use of drastic cathartics like the
old fashioned pills only makes bad
matter worse. Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets are much more mild
aud gentle in their effect, and when
the proper dose is taken, their action
is so natural that one can hardly
realize it is the effect Of medicine.
Try % cent bottle of them For
sale by all druggists.
"Built for Music" seek Pianos.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
own n Wellington piano.
Chinese VIII Gu, off oues.

According to the Chinese papers Of
the past four days, In another year
the que or "pigtail" will be u buried
relic, perhaps u curio in museums
Chattering groups Of celostials stand
ON the corners in Chinatown and dis.
cuss the possibility OF the enforce.
ment OF the new imperial mandate
which will compel thcm to doir the
braided and glossy string Of hair
Local Chinese papers have il that
The new order is being considered
seriously by the Chinese government
and that before long, Qucs will not be
worn, The emperor has decided that
his subjects would Look more civilla.
ed without the 'pigtail, Great cx.
citement prevails in Chinese quarters in
San Erancisooand much protest is al.
readyraisedagainst the proposed order
Chamherlaiu's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are becoming favorite for
stomach troubles and constipation.
For sale by all druggists,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Photo Amateurs.

Amateur photographers very often
get into the habit Of thinking they
cannot afford to buy the best papers
on account Of the expense. To those
can offer a high grade developing
paper, two dozen, 4x5 sheets at 25c or
two dozen S19x31S sheets ior 20 cents.
This paper is not as good as Velox,
but is next best.
The new MA Developer now on
the market il the best that has ever
been offered for sale. The prints re-
main u canary color until fixing is
thorough For sale only by A. E.
VOORHEES,.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
A Question of TacAs.

Any reader of this paper, sending
% cents in silver, by postal note OF
one and two cent stamps. will be sent
THE DAILY JOURNAL one month
or THE SUNDAY JOURNAL two
months; or the SEMI-WEEKLY Y
JOURNAL three months or the
WEEKLY JOURNAL four months.
and in addition match safe filed
with tacks, postage prepaid. Address
THE JOURNAL, Portland. Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro-
trading Piles. Druggists refund
money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure any case, no matter of how long
standing, in 6 to IA days. First ap-
plication gives ease and rest. 50c.
If your druggist hasn't it send 5Cc in
stamps and it will be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co, ST..
Louis. Mo,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03

Backed up by over third OF century
of remarkable and uniform cures, record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained, the proprietors Of DR.. Pierce's 5
Favorite Prescription now feel fully war.
ranted in Offering to pay $500 in legal
money Of the United States, for any case
Of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness, Prolap-
sus, or Falling of Womb which they can
not cure. All they ask is fair and reason
able trial Of their means Of cure.
rI used four bottles Of your Fayorite Pre-
scription and one Of Golden Medical Discov-
ery.' writes Mrs Elmer ID. Shearer, Of Mount
hope. Lancaster Co., Pa. rand can say that am
cured OF that dreaded disease, uterine trouble
Am in better health than ever before. Every
one who knows me is surprised to sec me look
so we'll In June was so poor in health that
al times could not walk. To-day am cured
/ tell everybody that DR.. Pieree's medicines
cured me-
FREE. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send g
one e.cent stamps for the cloth -boundvolume.
Address Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation. Proprietors, Buffalo, n. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03

Built for Music" s,eck Piano,
Klamath VIII BE Wet.

The people of klamath county will
have time to watch the effects Of local
option in other counties OF the state,
before having to vote on the question
OF prohibition here. The petition
which was filed with the county clerk
contained 1870 names, which 10 more
than 10 per cent Of the legal voters Of
this county, but uron comparison, it
was found that 90 Of these signers
were not registered AS there were
0Ss votes cast in klamath county for
chief justice, il would be- necessary to
have the petition signed by 90 reg
istered voters, The petition as filed
only has % such, and therefore the
work Of circulating the paper 10
wasted, klamath Falls Republican.
Look Herei A Smith ~ Barnes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03

Royal Arch Masons. -Reames Chapter No.
2s meets second and fourth Wednesday
Masonic hail. II. e. BoBZIEN.
j. Il. PETERSON, Secy. Ii p.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Built for Music" s,eck Pianos.
Carries Historical Gun.

DR. Shaw, physician at tho Oregon
penitentiary, was in Glendale recent
ly on business connected with the
Hale sawmill on Upper Cow creek,
devoting much of his time to hunting.
He carried gun Of moro than ordi.
nary interest, although a common
modern S0.30 oaliber Winchester rifle.
The interest tho gun created was from
the fact that 1t was the deadly rifle
carried by Harry Tracy, the desperate
escaped convict, during his memora
bio flight through northern Oregon
and the state OF Washington two
years ago and with which no killed
eight men, The stock cf the weapon
bears marks of rough usage and on
one side was to be seen letter al. -
made by the bandit with u knife dur.
ing IA spare moment In his flight. -
News.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Look n.re! a Smith q Barnes.
Lands X estored to Entry.

BY direction OF the president, Sec.
fetary Hitchcock, Saturday, ordered
restored to entry considerable por'
tion OF the Withdrawals made with a
view to creating the Rogue River. La
GrOndc, Joseph River and Maury
Mountain forest reserves in Oregon.
The rostorations are made in accord
ance with the new rule of the depart.
ment, permitting the immediate settle
ment on the land, but not allowing
entry or filing to be made until after
period Of 30 days advertising by
the local land officers.
1t is proposed to eliminate from the
Rogue River Withdrawals Go, 600 aores,
leaving l,27i,00 acres remaining
withdrawn,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
"BulI, for Music" steck Pianos.


l. +. Evans, an Oregon boy, has in
vented a horsepower hop press that Il
deserving Of especial mention, as will
be seen from tho record made by the
trial on the farm Of Louis Aral, neal
Geryais:
The record is o bales put out in s
hours and . minutes; the highest rec
ord IA bales per hour; lowest record
10 bales per hour; average weight. per
bale, 200 spounds; from the time the
team starts until the doors fly open
with pressed bale, s seconds. -Four
men are required to run the press.
II there is any hop press in existence
with better record, Mr.. Evans
would like to hear from it.-Salem.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
own Wellington piano
Cure, Winter Coush

j. Il. Cover l0l n. Main St Ottowa
Kan writes Every fall it has been
my wito's trouble to catch severe
cold aud therefore to cough all win.
.er long, Lasttall got tor her a
bottle of hurvhound Syrup. She used
1t and has icon able 10 sleep souudly
al night long. Whenever the cough
troubles her, two or three doses stops
,hc cough, and she is able to be up
ndw ell. " s5o, SOC, Sl,0u at Model
Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way Of Using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal, South Africa, says
"As proof that Chamberlain E
Cough Remedy is a cure suitable for
old aud young, | pen you the follow
ing: A neighbor of mine had child
just over two months old. It ha u
very bad cough and the parents did
not know what to give it, sug-
gested that if they would get a bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
put some uTon the dummy teat the
baby was sucking, it would no doubt
cure the child This they did and
brought about quick relief and
cured the baby" This remedy is for
sale by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
Own a Wellington piano.
Cures Chills and Fever.

G. W. Writ. Nacogodohes, Texas,
says his daughter had chills and fever
for three years; he could not find any
thing that would help her till he used
Herbine. His wife will not keeI
house without it, aud cannot say toe
much for it. 50c at Model Drug
Store
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-11-03
"Sun, for Music" s,cck Piano.
ENrm For Sale.

1860 acres, 60 acres OF fine sub.irri
gated bottom land under fence ant
cultivation, a million feet Of fine tim
hcr hundreds OF cords Of hard wood,
near town aud all down grade ON fine
road. Good two.story dwelling with
l., Well Of splendid water at the
Ioor, Fine big barn aud out build.
tngS Lots OF fruit and berries Of all
Kinds, County road and daily mail at
the door A splendid place for health
aud a pleasant home. Address Box Il,
Woodville, Orr.