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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-10-16
WILLIAMSVILLE.
Important Movement on Foot.

WliilaihsyIl'e, lor 'iriase =, 1' ~ 10 ia,s -
uoins iaise pu1ln' H. ro, III tuo
or ,,r' three weeks time, Moses Grout
moved ia Townshend, vacating one of the
tenements in A. NJ. Merrifeld's Robinson
farmhouse Herbert Brown. moved into
this tenement from upstairs apartments
IN Mr.; Merllheid residence; MI anu
MIS- rloyu y pairp thn , mte q NV NJorse
apaItiiie ,h; LIN saiI racantl,, 70 Erank
nW Mit III "aS Sun vonat,ed b, NJ
Washer in Mrs Jessie Lamson's house
Will he occupied bv Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
r. Tbaver IL tbe Parish Perlev Sparks
has moved into the Mrs. +. j. Morse
house which he bought of Albert Sherman
and where he moves out John Lews's
family Will move IN. MI ana Mrs asa
Il. Stratton move TO oprihg1eiu, Mass
Their tenement, belonging 10 MIS-; j. IL.
Merril!eId; VIII og occhpneu ~ . Tho
slueWaih eos ueen mnie ND "n COW ,r;th
gravel Aitogetber sionhoards are needed
or the neiphbors NAV have to INQUIRE
which way to 90 to find their friends.
Ms r A yornc ;s snend;no severa,
d,ns w. II = pratt,ohouos 'p'iDe
por ana M,s n l. Newto, ,ro visit.
;nn tha;r sans =, Postnn
' e, ''''i suns ~. ~ ''n
i, !, mere VII DE uamre G as S 90
nan heAt rriuay evening" WV o.
A number from here attended the La
1e,ie auction u, ~ ,as' i,oNei 4" euiesu's,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-10-16
Need Of a Modern Forestry Policy in
Townshend.

In his retiring message 10 the general
assembly ex-governor Proctor devoted
several pages TO forestry In Vermont. a
part OF the second paragraph seems es-
pecially applicable Ia Townshend where
owing TO the long drouth many families
are seriously Inconvenience by the scare
ity of the water supply. The paragraph
reads as follows: III we strip our hills
and mountain sides and do not take prop
er care to replace their forest growth the
danger of floods in the spring time will
be greatly increased, causing damage to
small mill properties and seriously de-
stroying bridges and injuring highways.
In the end the domestic water supplies
OF our villages and cities will be seriously
affected. L. not the drouth and poor
water supply experienced so frequently
of late years due to iniudicious cutting
and forest fires in this southern portion
of the state! The remedy for this condi-
ton and the advantages that would ac-
crue to the people therefrom are set forth
very ably by Mr.. Proctor We need
state forester trained along the most adj
vanced lines who shall give his entire
time to the study of our forest condl-
tions. carry on an educational work, adj
wise forest owners. and supervise our for
est fire laws. He shall also take charge
of the state nurseries for forest seedlings.
Mr.. Proctor says: Nv lille this will entail
some expense, ! believe the state can UNI
dertake no work nor assume any equiva-
lent expense that would yield to her peo.-
pie greater returns than an advanced
forestry policy wisely and progressively
conducted" What will the people of
Townshend do to help make such pol
icy an accomplished fact?
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-10-16

'The proof is in the package" All the
arguments in the world are outweighed by
proof. You prove the matches quality
of "Salada" Tea the first time you drink it.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-10-16
Bee Tree Gave Up 100 Pounds of Honey

In some corners of the world bee-hunt-
ing, one of the crafts of our pioneer fore
fathers, is still practiced. Several weeks
ago George Kent lined some bees from
Townshend to their home tree on the
Lamphear farm in Brookline. This week
he made bee line for the tree, and on
cutting it harvested no less than 100
pounds of fine honey, an extraordinary
yield. The average amount found in one
tree is about is pounds. The combs IN
this case were of unusual size, the largest
measuring five feet in length. The bees
proved to be an escaped swarm of ltal-
ians. Mr.. Kent shared his find with Mr..
Lamphear and is still well repaid for
his labor,
Fred Chamberlain visited in town this
week.
Claude Vincent is working for O. w.
Follett.
Royal Sanderson went to Brattleboro
Monday.
Fred ODER of BrattIeboro visited in
town this week.
Gilbert Boutwell, visited his sisters in
Putney recently.
Mrs. Homer Ambrose was badly hurt
by fall recently.
Charles Allen of Brattleboro was in
town on Wednesday.
Miss Josephine Taft spent two days
in Brattleboro this week.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Brattleboro is
visiting old friends in town.
Mrs Clara Blanchard has returned
from her trip to Massachusetts,.
Mrs. John Iolbrook, trained nurse
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
COwHERD CALLS
ROOSEVELT LIAR"

ST. Louis. Mo-, Sept. 25.-"Roose.
velt shows himself 10 be big liar
when he says that the present cam.
paign committed" declared William
s. COwherd, Democratic candidate
for governor of Missouri. In an inter
View given the St. Louis Star ana
Chronicle today over the lond-dis-
tance telephone from Richland. Mo.
He said:
Everyone realizes the impos ,ibili-
" or the last campaign committee
having had s30O.0 0OO left over. The
story Is made of whole cloth, and
Roosevelt lies-he tlst plainly lies.
Realizing that the defeat OF Taft
Is assured. the Republican party Is
In desperate straits. and ROo'eyelt Is
battling hard against the issues. He
is trying TO make himself an Issue BY
injecting himself into the campaign.
and endeayoring TO divert attention
from the real issue 20 the mud-sling-
Ing contest nov under way, TO elect
his protege, Taft.
Roosevelt miserably failed 10
make good his charges against Gov
ernor Haskell. OF Oklahoma"
The statement referred TO by Cow
nerd was given out by State Chair
man Timothy l.. Woodruff, OF New
York. who, gfter a conference with
President Roosevelt. said that the
President had declared Il was strange
that such a large sum of monev
should appear In the Democratic
treasury Immediately after Governor
Haskell took charge Woodruff said
that the President referred 10 the
money having been left over from
the last campaign" The Woodruff
Interview was printed in New York.
and National Chairman Mack, of the
Democratic committee. wired Roose.
welt, asking Roosevelt 20 explain the
statement, but Roosevelt ignored the
Mack message.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
TAFT MUST PEST
BEFORE SPEAKING AGAIN

Clinton. Ia, Sept. 25.-Although
Judge Taft has not fully recovered
his voice, marked Improvement was
noticed today. and hi, physician. DR..
Richardson. announced that his dis
tingulshed patient would be I'm good
condition to resume his speech-mak-
Ing after brief rest
The Rev. John We ley. OF New
York, and Congressman Boutell. OF
Illinois. who are in the Taft party.
have been delivering the long speech
es from the rear platform OF the spe-
cial car.
Acting on the advice OF DR.. Rich
ard on, the Republican cand date
viii do very little talking until he
has regained his voice. Governor
Cummins this morning introduced
Judge Taft TO large crowds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
PROAIS ING PROSPECTS FOR
CRATER LAKE ROAD

Medford. Or. Sept. 25.-Medforo
and Jackson county has gone good
roads mad. Two rou ing sessions
OF good roads convention were held
In this city ye lterday. and before
hey closed Connty Judge j. r. Neil
pledged $4,000 on the part OF Jack
son county towards building the pro-
posed Crater Lake road.
Judge John III. Scott. president OF
the Oregon Good Roads AS ociation,
addressed the meeting, instilling
great enthusiasm into the audience.
The Crater Lake Road Commits
sion ACCOMPLISHED their mission in
tbs city. They viii next turn their
attention 10 klamath county.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
COMMITTEE
ON STREETS
WILL ACT
ON FAIR R@GROUNDS
BOULEVARD

The construction Of a fine boule-
ward from the city to the state fair
grounds should engaeg the earl at
tention of the city council. The street
committee, composed of Messrs. Stolz
Elliot and Stockton went over the
ground and will probably have re-
port to make to the city council.
| The exact route to be followed Is
not so important, but the building
of that boulevard on a modern engi-
neering plan is very important. The
city has reached a point where all
such public work should be done on
a larger and more comprehensive
scale. For instance, II Capital street
could be put through to the fair
grounds, a full 100 feet wide, paved
and parked and planted with uniform
ornamental trees that would not grow
up into a wilderness of forest in
few years, II would add 500 per cent
to the value OF all the property on
that street and be an advertisement
Of the Capital City for all time 20
come.
Would BE Big Thing.
IL would be big thing for all the
property owners. az a string of fine,
modern residences would go up on
that street, aud II each residence had
shrubbery and roses Il would make
a model boulevard. That Is one thing
that property owners must get clearly
before them, that a first-class i'm
provement will always pay. One
hundred dollars spent I'm shrubbery
and flowers will. In few years, add
5000 to the vakie of place. No
cheap and narrow mud street should
be tolerated 10 the fair grounds. The
state fair Is the biggelt event this
city has TO its credit. and Il Is going
to be bigger. The day will soon come
when there will be a Chautauqua as
scmbly held out there during the
mont. e juno, and the con tructloE !
OF such boulevard should be at. once |
nut through. ana put through right |
from the STANDPOINT OF the needs OF |
this city and the state for the next |
30 years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
RoCkEFELLER NARROWLY
ESfsApE.S DEATH IN AIrS

Cleveland, o.. Sept. s5.-rhe fact
became known today that John u.
Rockefeller had narrow escaOa
from death or serious Injury last
night. when his automobile sk'dfed
into a telegraph pole. demolishlng
'Ne tar lights and nearlv wrecking
tho machine.
u g. said thRt Il Was on'y the SLOW
rate OF sued az witch the elto Was
running that saved the Oll king aed
two fr'Nads who were -idlng with
HIN. After this fortunate escaoe the
party was held up by policeman
who iu'isted thar he should know
why the tail lishts were out. After
the explanation had heen jotfes IN a
small book cerFied hy the ~olieeraau a
the ltkhtless machine was allowed TO
proceed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
TAFT GETS ovATroy
FROM InIr =.

united fress Leased WI W.,
r,,sV davenport, n Ia, Sept. q
Judge Judge Taft was addressIsss. -
crowd crow. from a stand in s fros.'
court house here TO-DAY ~ Z
leading to the speakers, s"s ~, ps
lapsed. Nobody was bS,, ''sa y,
several were thrown 10 u, - ~
TAFT was scheduled 10 'as s,.,' 9
minutes, nj but he spoke for - ~
an hoFir. He was given - V.s' =.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
DIED.

BARTHOLOMEW thu -.
daughter, Mrs. c. M PM. S.
and one-half miles so.,,s ~ J,
on the Jefferson ROAD tl u.. 2
tholomy, 10 years OF az ~ /,
alysis. y ass' q
He is survived by Ave ~,
as follows: Mrs. A. A Mn '
Amelia Poyser, both Of ssisra
Bartholomy. Highland. Han.
tholomy, Jr., Drain. and n,a.
Bartholomy, New York c,fS
The funeral will be hels NJ.
home OF his daughter. M, !
Poyser, two and one-half m,I,. .
OF town, on the jefferson ro,i
O'Clock Saturday afternoon =,
Der 26, Rev. p. S. knight an,
lnterment will be made IN IN,
cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
o o O o d O q q O o 4
PERSONAL MENTION {
% And Movements OF Salem c
%, People. G
q a a a. a ~ n a a n "a a.

% And Movements OF Salem {
10. People. G
o q O q O q q O o O O q
T. A. White is In Eugene transact
ing business.
Mrs. +. w, Durbln went TO Port
land yesterday to v SIT for a few days
Miss Gladys Shooman, OF Portland,
arrived yesterday 20 visit vi th friends
for few days.
Ted Cooper. OF Eugene, was trans
acting busine In this city yester-
day.
Arthur Rockwell and family have
returned from a pleasant outing at
Newport.
Mrs. Il. s. Bean left for Eugene
yesterday To visit with relatives for
a few days.
Miss Bertha Richie, OF Oregon
City. is In the city. spending a few
days with friends.
Mira ID. j. Fry. Miss Jennie Fry
and Miss Mildred Perkins are In
Eugene visiting for short time.
Mrs, NJ, A, Rutherford left yester-
day for Somerset. Ky, where she
will visit for namber OF weeks
Charles Savage, a drummer for the
Cottage Hotel. has gone 10 Portland
to enjoy few weeks vacation.
Bishop Bell. OF San Francisco. Will
preach In the United Brethren
church. Garden Road. this evening.
Archie Jerman. the wen-known
baseball player. has returned from a
successful trip In the Washington
ball fields.
Leonard Brown. OF Eugene, Is
tran acting bus ness here for a short
time. after which he will leave for
California on business trip.
Miss Grace Hoag returned TO her
home in Portland last evening, after
a three weeks witt In this city with
friends.
MIS- Jessie Tallman returned this
evening from an eNteaded visit with
her sister, Mrs. Rolly Rulefson. In
- Grande. OR.
MIR. aud Mrs. Frank Jordan re-
turned - their home Ia Portland this
morning. aGer sDending two weeks
with friends here and In Dallas.
Louis Hent 'chel. one OF the pro-
prietors OF the Elite hotel, left yes
terday for Portland 10 take In the
fair aud tran act business.
John Reynolds and family started
Yesterday on their return home 10
stter an extended Wait
here and In Portland with friends.
y. A. Plank. OF ALBANY. was In the
city today looking after business mat
tiers and shakins hands with Oli
friends for a short tune. after which
he left for Portland 20 visit the Multi
Eomaa county fair for the remalnd-
er ~ the week.
Terry Whaien. stock man, ot
Enreka, Cal. nassed through this
cttN this morninS 60 ,pOvtlRRd -
y fness the remainde- al the fair. Tie
mid he was very sorry not % have
been able 20 visit the state fair. as.
rom reoorts received from visitors /
from california. u Vas the best fair
EYER held On the eoast.
O. L. Darling the ohllgsng pa,.
senger agent az the local southern
Pacific station. left Yesterday for
Ky. acr0mnanied hv
lis wife and son. Lloyd. rAey wast
- ~ay OF New Orleans. and VIII be
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
HAskEIL MysTRRIOUsLY
SUMMONED IN DEMOCRATS
lInlled rIaAA Iaasah Wiz

kahsas City, Mo-. Sept. 25.S-Gov.
ernor Haskell. who passed through
here today on his way TO Chicago IN
response TO a mysterious Telegram
sent him by the Democratic leader.
IN Chteego lest night. denied Attain
the persistent ruRN- that ha hat r..
signed "a the treasa-er OF the Da~a
oeratic national e0nmits-- HE de.
nied that he even has any Intention
OF resigning.
Governor Haskell refused 20 as.
eosa the charges made against. him
by Hearst.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

away six weeks. This Il the first real
vacation Mr. Daring has had In the
past ? year.
DR.. Arthur Cornell tcr become a
partner Ci Or. Oarly's. cnd viii, az.
ter October /. b. IN thei newly fit
ted ofiicel over the Thompson Jew
elry store. Or. Cornell {, a former
Salem hoy, and In year graduated
from a three-year cours cl 'or ,sry
from the North Pacidc Den ai Col
lege.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
Eastern Receipts.

Chicago. Sept. 25.-Receipts, hogs
! 900; cattle. 1000; sheep. 10000
Hogs opened steady. Left over yes.
terday. 6400. Receipts year ago,
Is, 900.
Mixed. s6.6O@7.45: heavy, $500
q 7.5O; rough. $3.50 "a 6.95: light,
$500 T.3O. Cattle. slow: sheet
steady.
Kansas City, Mo-. Sept. 25.--Re-
eeipts, hogs, 1000; cattle, 5000;
sheep. 2O0O.
Omaha. Neb.. Sept. 25.-Reesipts.
hogs. $500; cattle. 1000; sheep,
5000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
FORAKER TO
oun,,.o REPLY ,.:I. TO Pm,

LYNN ""N|"X
Cincinnati, ! a O., Sent a'', !, VIZ
,Hoosevelt's letter aeens,a Say n,
ing dominated bv 'suslns hIs
ests, eas;,. The answer win iIil'pOral. so1lt.
day morning. 'eieasst
II is reported that n. ''
deal with his entire Fofals
ing every chare, maaa assreer a
ident ia, and Hearst, ana oy sls iAs
all, all the e controversies IN tS., s,sslisE
with Taft and Roosevelt t' ne ,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

II Is reported that II cost q,
to notify Mr.. Taft OF his nOmlr,I
Why didn't somebody thing 70
him a postal card telling vha,
happened to him?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

When criticised for moris,
his home TO buy an auto hs
that he re-olved when young 10 !
mortgage a home for anyihIr.
necessarles OF life!
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

Wild and colossal manIDul,,Iu
railroad stocks is a panIe-r,I
and therefore when panic copr
roads should take their mlI
with the rest OF u.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

man was sw~srlnS at his horss.
d'd .. we'll. even arsisrsuy. aud vhde
the horse knew soinethiug was the
matter With ths nan NJ didnt an
derstsnd q word he said. s---'---s-.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
Chicaso Quotations.

Ch'easo. Sent naeembe-
wheat opened st,oik. Aigh, si.0Ik
low, ti,noh closed. sl.0o&.
Decemoer eorn opened. zee; high,
sec; low, isN; closed. ssN,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

II ones salary were al sl,s,
ones desire. there would h |,
thing doing on the spot. It
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
Wood Rurns IT,

At an early hour this morning the
fre department waI called TO n wood
pile IRE az Oak and Liberty streets.
near tho Frank Hughes residence.
and had they not been prompt In
squelching the hames. a barn valued
at $500 would have been destroyed.
The loss OF the wood wa about $500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

Fair tonight. with heavy trusts
saturday; fnr and warmer.
When in Portland
Visit Halls restaurant. $50 Wash
'ngtor street. o-o-d
Gilson's riace--Eleven barber chalra
e-o-d
Dance Tonight
AZ Prof. McMunn's dancing school
Lessons from Z TO .. 9-23-ts
ilancs>-
The last dance OF the season will
be given at Holmes hop yard this
evening All cordially invited.
ladies of SALEM
am Introducing In your pretty
city the famous DR.. Hollem Shoulder
Brace and Combination Clothes Sup
iorter. Gives a 1.-THE and graceful
ngure. Promotes deep breathing. so
essential 10 good health. and the real
secret OF long living. Prevents the
smotherlng of the lungs IN sehoo'
children. Mrs. ". l.. Trlgg. agent;
will call. g-a3-Sts
salem Has
Many things 20 be proud Of, but
none more so than its. cigar factory
The rashmoo. La Corona and Bon
Ton cigars are home production and
give satisfaction In every way.
Meat
IL one of the most Important eat
nhle' so why not have the best in
the market Steuslof Bros. have
plcnyed thousands. they can please
YOU,
The last dance OF the season will
be given az Holmes hop yard this
evening. All cordially invited
Tha, solied suit. when gar a smaa |
c1-t Johnson a S'eee viii make u
look slmost like new. Neat door 60
Journal.
fAor Anything
In the grocery line you can do no
better than phone an, i. NJ. lew !
renee, Give him trial and YOU viii
mud his goods lrst-cla'a.
The Midway
Salems most np-to.date picture /.
show, still enjoys the natronage OF
hundreds of Salem's best people. /
Change Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.
The Largest
Sales Ia the history OF our hnsl-
ness this month 20 date. whys Ev-
cry day hargatn day. Get the habit
aud bay az FaFrlngsons the grocer
aud marketman,
nancs>--
The last dance OF tho season win
he kiyen AZ Holmes hop yard this
ssening Az cordially lnvlted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

j, NJ. Lamb, who for some time
has had charge OF the athletic depart
ment OF the Y. NJ. G. A.. has found Il
necessary, because OF the Illness OF
his mother. 60 resign his position and
go 10 Portland. lie has a vide circle
OF friends among the members OF the
association. and much regret was
heard when II was learned he was TO
leave. Lamb was expected To shortly
take charge ot athletics at the VIII
lamette University. where he hoped.
at the same time. 10 study medicine
He hopes 60 return In time for the
second half OF the college year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
". n. Rlg,lon-

Says the idea OF black funerals Is
rRpldly going out of date. and Il Will
not be long until both old and young
Will be lnried In gray or white cas-
kets. Mr.. Rigdon has complete
stock In this line The only white
hear and horses IN Marion ooun-
~, Mr.. Rlgdon was the first TO hx
up aud take the business away from
the carpenter shop. the first to put
In the telephone. the first to get a
church truck. the nrst 20 provide
chapel space with organ. lie has
lead. and others follow. so II will
be In the future. aud the public can
depend upon "a. 9-25-at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

Most OF us would undoubtedly be
good spenders-if the opportunity
and the wheFewithal came easily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
an-. Ilalrymple Dead-

Mrs. J. J, Dalrymple. wife OF ]. J.
palrymple. OF this city. aud one of
the oldest aud most highly respected
residents IN the city. succumbed To
heart failure. passing away az the
home OF her daughter. Mrs, J. c.
Grtfith, on Court street. at an early
hour yesterday morning. The fu-
neal services will he held tomorrow
afternoon, at 2;a0 o'clock from the
,ami'8 residence. 52l North Winter
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

The last dance OF tho seAson VIII
he kiyen ~ Holmes hop yard this
eseninE Az cordially invlted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

The last dance OF the season will
be given at Holmes hop yard this
evening All cordially invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
Dance Tonight


AZ Prof. McMunn's dancing school
Lessons from 90 .. 9-23-ts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

GiIson's Place--I1leven barber chalra.
c-o-d
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25


:. ~. ....
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

Visit Halls restaurant. $50 Wash
'ngtor street. o-o-d
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

Many things to be proud Of. but
none more so than its. cigar factory
The Tashmoo. La Corona and Bon
Ton cigars are home production and
give satisfaction In every way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
City News

Fair tonight. with heavy trusts
saturday; fRir and warmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Will Represent Uncle Sam at Opium
Conference at Shanghai.

SAN FRANCISCO. October oS.-Dr.
Hamilton Wright of Washington sailed
yesterday for the orient to attend the
international opium conference at shang-
hal. January 1. which has for its pur-
pose the assistance of China in the avowed
desire of that empire to abolish opium
smoking among the Chinese people.
Dr. Wright, after explaining that this
country can use at most but 100000
pounds of opium for medical purposes.
called attention to the fact that the GUS
toms records show imports OF half mil
lion pounds of medicinal opium and an adj
ditional 800 pounds of smoking opium
He said: From 80 to 30 per cent OF the
opium in this country was put to Illicit
uses.
Among the Chinese of this country"
continued DIR. Wright. about 20 per cent
are confirmed opium smokers. 30 per cent
occasional smokers. % per cent use opium
on holidays. and on other infrequent occa-
sions, and % per cent are total abstain
ers. Among white people opium smoking
is confined almost entirely 10 the crimi-
nal classes