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WASHINGTON LETTER. From our own correspondent. Washington, D. 0., Feb. 22, 1800. This welcome holiday began clear und cold. As it wore on occasional clouds chased across the vault of the sky, and there was a little flurry of snow flakes at times. Tho sun set in a radiance of splendor ns if in defiance of the rude blasts of boreas and the golden evening betokens a bright tomorrow. Congress is taking a tespite from its labors. Tlio senate was alone in formal Eessioii for the purpose of listening to the reading of the farewell address. The departments were closed: business in general was suspended. The streets have been thronged with comers and goer?, chi-fly unknown (though repre sentative) people. Ererybody who was nnybod) socuied to be out and about en joying the tonic properties of the crisp and eager air. If we are blessed with the same sort of weather tomorrow, when the holiday shall have been suc ceeded by the holy day, all the pious people may hie them to theirsanctuaries to return thanks to tho giver of every good and perfect gift, for the health which such days bring, for tho happi ness which such days bestow. If the immortal George Washington could visit this earth and behold the beautiful city which is known by Jus name, he would be surprised at the vast improvement wrought by time nnd tho hand cf man. The swamp lm been reclaimed, the hills have been laid low, rivers and tributaries curtailed and bounded. Primeval forests have disappeared and long files of trees bear testimony of ar boriculture. Parks and gardens usurp the places of fields and commons. The most perfect of roadways with the easiest average of gradients have sue cecded to country like lanes and village streets. The most magnificent and majestic building in the world crowns the sum mit of Capitol hill. Its dome inspires the beholder like a beautiful virion and its white walls, pillared porticoes and marble esplanades, terraces and ap proaches, together form a picture such as can Iks seen at no other place. The palatial and massive buildings used by the executive departments ; the beauti ful pile of the Smithsonian Institute, the National Museum, and public houses of lesser note, scattered throughout the city, diversify it to its vast adornment and add immeasurably to its interest. Innumerable private dwelling) of varied architecture, are to be seen on every hand, and their roofs shelter a representative host of people gathered from all parts of the union, from all quarters of the globe. Towering over this settlement and piercing the air, far above turret and dome, is a grand and graceful marble shaft, simple in design, perfect in pro portions, in whatever way considered, a fitting type of the grand and majestic character to whose momorv a grateful nation has caused it to be reared. The simple sarcophagus at Mount Vernon holds all that was mortal of George Washington, the obelisk and city, in some measure, bear witness to the deep seated affection entertained by all good Americans for that great man. Whether historians arc ritsht cr wrong in their records cf the incidents of the early life of the farther of his country is a matter of no moment whatever. Whether all that is recorded of the days ef his younger manhood is legendary goes for naught. The iconoclast is abroad, he has robbed Tell of his apple, Christopher Columbus did not discover America, Pocahontas has melted into thin air. and Washington's hatchet is a myth, and all to what purpose? The man whose memory we this day celebrate was possessed of a great deal of human nature. He could eat, drink and makc;merry. He very often laughed and frequently was the cause of merri ment in others. He could dance well and he danced frequently. Doubtless he fell in love and fell out again. That is a manly failing. He had a temperXand he gave vent to it occasionally. He may have used profane language at times. It has been fully established that he swore like s trooper at tho battle of German town. There is a righteous wiath. Pos sibly he played at cards, and lost, or won, trifling 6ums of money. In fact in the world, and at the period in which he lived, he did pretty much as did the other people with whom he came in con tact, and he must have had a host of ardent and admiring friends or be never would have gotten to the top a! the hill He had faults and made mistakes. Of coure he had enemies. Today, even to day, there are certain ghouls who would defame him because of the cuwi;e writers who have attempted to belittle the man God made into a deiti-god of their own creation. The tributes of honor and respect paid to him while living bear attestation to bis merits of higher value than any panegyric nttered "after his demise al though a brilliant orator then pro nounced him: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." So Is his epitaph written, which time may not efface. In conclusion let me quote this paragraph from the pen of an enlightened Briton. "The result of all that has been of late years found out concerning Washington is to place him higher, not lower, upon tbo pedestal of immortal fame. Tho lantern's flash light has revealed nothing to tnako Americans ashamed of him, but mnch to make them, if that were possi ble, more than ever proud of him. The same private account bookB which show that he played cards for money show the scrupulous honesty of his transactions with all men and the unparalleled gener ority of his dealings with his impover ished country. Tue secret correspond ence which reveals his hot indignation at his caluminators, proves how quick ho was to forgive and how eager lie was to yield his personal ambition or preference for tho young nation's welfare Finally, his diaries and secret memoranda, never intended for other eyes, establish it bo joud cavil that tho strategy by which he conquered in war, the statesmanship by which he gained yet greater glories in peace, were hip, and his alone." Amehicl'h. Tho Review informs its readers that tho Pl.msdk.uer will receive duo at. tention from this paper tho Review soon as spaco permits. Aye, Mr. Re view, consult with your political sanhe drim and as soon as you got loaded fire. The fight on Hermann has dwindled down from politics to personalities. Mr. Hermann's great grand father snoro 1 while he slept. LITTLE LOCALS. Go to A. C. Marsters & Co. for school books. For a good 5-cent cigar call on Mrs.N. Boyd. Wood taken on subscription at this office. County claims and warrants bought by D. S. West. First-class stiff hats at Jack Abraham's for $S.0O. Clarke seedling straw beiry plants for sale at McCall's farm. Have you seen the latest in ladies' und gents' watches ai Salrman's. Munyon'8 Homojpathic Remedies for sale at Marsters' Drug Store. Buy your silverware at Salzman'd and get the best at the lowest prices. Munyon's Homeoiuthic Remedies at A. C. Marsters & Co.'s drug store. Buy one dollar's worth of groceries at Allison's and get the $5.00 in gold. A full assortment of cigars of all quali ties, tobaccos and pipss at II. Easton's. Goto W. H. Casebeer'a for a good Hcidsick cigar. They'ie dandies try them. More new goods at Jack Abraham's and more to come. Now in the time for bargains. Hay ; choice oat hay, $3.00, timothy, $9.00 per ton, delivered. Cawlfield'a Feed Store. Printers' ink, quantity, quality and prices, arc moving goods from the ehelvea at Allison's. Oranges, lemons, apples, potatoes onions. Early Rose potatoes. Eastern hams 11 cents, at U. Easton's. Jack Abraham has the only exclusive men's furnishing store in Rosebnrg. He has a complete stock of men's clotLing of all grades cheap for cash. Gold! Gold!! Gold!!! $5.09 in gold will be given away at Allison's grocery on April first. One dollar cash purchase gives you a number. Call and see. Ladies, are you in perfect health? If not, why not try the great home remedy, Viavi. Mrs. Berry is agent for Douglas county and will fill all orders promptly. When yon don't know how to amuse yourself these long winter evening3, drop in at the City News Stand and get a late magazine or novel, fresh from the press. L. Langenbcrg is still on top. He carries a full stock of choice music, mu sical instruments, violin, guitars, accord- eons etc., violin strings of best quality always on hand. Oregon's GreatestDaily, Ithe Oregon- ian, delivered at'yourdoor every evening for only 15 ccnts'per week, Sunday in cluded, 20 cents per week. Leave orders at the City News Stand. Slow Jerry the jeweVr has H carat filled gold ladies watches now on u!o. Prices reduced from 25 to $15, decided bargains. Don't fail to examine them before purchasing elsewhere. Good pastureage for stock at reason able rates by the month. All stock taken absolutely and en tue I v at owner's risk in every particular. For particulars enquire of C. A. Blacknian, Roberts creek. A lady stepped in at Allison's the other day, and priced a few groceries, then exclaimed : "Why, they have been charging me more for everything I have bought; I guess I know where to go now." See. Gentlemen desiring ready-made cloth ing will find it to their advantage to call on Jack Abraham, who has opened a clothing and furnishing empi.ium in the Taylor and Wilson building. Satis faction guaranteed, both as to quality and style of goods and prices. With Ihe Sanday Examiner of each week you get the latest song with music, and with the Sunday Chroniclo you get one of the latest fashion plates. Tho Daily and Sunday Examiner or Chronicle delivered at yonr door every morning for only 15 cents per week. Leave ordere at the City News Stand. Voting in years but old in experience; Jack Abraham, the boss clothier, has re established himself in business at 229 Jackson street, neat door to W. C. Hilde brand's in the Taylor & Wilson block, where he is prepared to furnish gents with all sorts of goods from hats to shoes at hard time prices. To the Electors of Douglas County. l again am a candidate nn the republi can ticket for the office of county as sessor, and shall be pleased to receive the support of all who can honorably as sist me. I owe nobody a cent, am there fore free to act fairly and justly to and by all, and for the beet interest of Douglas county. I belong to no ring or combine. Yours Faithfully, Geo. Cctlack. Final Call. All persons are hereby uotitied to make immediate settlement .of their in debtedness to tho late firm of 8. Marks & Co. ; otherwise tho same will bo placed in hands for collection. Please give this call prompt attention and thus avoid ad ditional costs. Asiieu Maiikb, Administrator of Estate of S. Marks &Co. k dealing wi G. W. KRUSE T1IK GrXtOOJiJK, 406 Jaclcsou St., One door south P.O. Choice Tcai, Coffees, Tobaccos and Cigars. AjhI every thing clso In tUoGroceryllnc, richest Jlarbct Paid for Country Produce. Olvo him a call and bo convinced. 1 1 mi fill AND SO HAS GROCERIES AT ALLISON'S I CONE TO ROCK BOTTOM.SSEE 1 . Star. Climax, Horse-Shoo aud Spear Head Tobaccos, go at -15c per plug. Toddy, Even Change, Battle-Ax, 25c, Saw-log, 9oc. Rico, IC lb for $1. Sugar ICand 17.lt. for $1.' Lard S5c. Choico i-'avon Soap 85 j er Iwx. Canned Corn 10c. Tomatoes 5 and I2Jc. Best Spiuer Leg and Japan Tea 40c. Gun-Powder Tea -15c. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder 1 B can 30;, -i S can 15c. Eastern Hams lDXc. 4B Pruuc3 25c. Honey 15c. Spices 10c. Candy 10c. Brooms 50. 30c and 40c. Rope 10c per H. Beans 3o, eti,'etc. Older uoods accordingly. Cash Talks. Give us a call and wo will doyo'j ccod. Rospectfnlly, D. F. ALLISON. Jou. 30. '9G. MRS. Iff. -BOYD, DEALEE IN C20ICE Family Groceries, DISHES, Books and Children's Toys. -A FULL LIKE OF- Fruibj, Xuts, French Candies, Confectiouerj Canned Goods, Coffees, Teas, Etc IH POUTED KET WEST C1GAUS. CHOICE b" HANDS OF CI0AKS J. F, BARKER & GO. GROCERS. TEAS A SPECIALTY. A apdI tnni J unJultrtJ Tea. Our yrtie COPPEE It bavin; a luge ule " a'.flta vt Glass and Delf Ware aatjolibioj low .nct. Our own amati Tocti ux are Tf ry popular. H, C. STANTON Haa jut rtctiyeil a nn til extesalTe itock o DRY ; GOODS COX8ISTIXO OF Ladies' Dress Goods, Ribbons, Triunniugs, Imcs, Etc, Etc -ALSO JL FINE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES Of thfl best quality and flnlili. GROCERIES, Wood, Willow and Glass Ware, Crockery, Cordage, Etc, Alto iti'l in large quantities anil at prlcfa tc .it the time.. Alo a large stock of Custom-Made Clothing Which i oflVrl at cot price. A full and itclect atock of SCHOOL BOOKS Conatantlyon hand. Alaotbe LATEST NOVELTIES IN STAT10XKK)-. Oeiieial agent for every variety ut aubscrlpMon booka and periodicals published in the United Statea. Peraona wishing reading matter or any kind will do In give me n call. Shilo'H Cure, llicgrcat Cough and Croup Curo, is in rcut dcn.and. Rocket uizo contains twenty-five, only 25 cents. Children love It. Sold hy Druggists. n Fashions r rice Illustrated by G dolls with 21 dresses, 6 suits, 28 hats, nnd 30 other articles, furnishinp the ladies with the latest French fashions as well as the children with an amusing toy. 3 WaVS tO Seni 6 Coupons, 01 fl a4 TuiJ Sendl Coupon and 6 cents, or a eX I II CSe "j Bena i0 Cents without any FaQriinnc coupon, to a w a a Blackwclt's Durham Tobacco Co., Durham, N. C, and the Fashion Dolls will ho sent you postpaid. You will find one coupon inside each s oz. bag, and two coupons inside each 4 oz. bag ot Blackwell's Genuine Durham Tobacco. Buy a hag of tils'; Celebrated Smoking Tobacco, and read the coupon, whicii gives a I ist of oth er premiums and how to get them. 2 CENT STAFFS ACCEPTED. I 4' iHEW GOODS ft awQ rosTo oss Store. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED. 4 90 GREATEST BARGAINS Wntch tbe heading, and see how they go. Yesterday we had '93 today '00 We havo pnt our prices of Second Hand I'ianoa so low that the public can see the greatest reduction ever offered in Pianos. Prices ranging from $75 to $175 for second hand. New pianos, $200 to $400. We intend to closo out our entire stock of musical goods this spring and summer. Business and residence property on the installment plan at a low rate of interest. Call on us. Address, T. K. RICHARDSON, BICYCLE SUNDRIES Wo will keep in slock this season Morgan & Wright Quick Repair Tiroa for all Wheels. We will also keep the League Tires, and a full stock of Rubber and Rim Cement, Valves and Patching Rubber, Bells and Lanterns, and almost everything in the Bicycle line. Send for our Catalogue of '90 Wheels, aud wc will send you free for six months a copy of the New York Cycle Rullctin. CARLE & RICHARDSON, Rosetourg Oregon his is the Place toBuy Groceries. A full aud complete assortment of all goods usually kept in a first class grocery. Everything offered for sale is freshj and sold at very reasonable prices. We have a very choice stock of canned goods, including both fruits and vegetables, to which we invite your special attention. Our line of Olives, Gherkins, Pick els, Sauces, etc., is also complete. We carry the largest stock of to baccos in Southern Oregon. C, W. PARKS & CO., Grocers. M. JOSEPHSON'S New York Cash Store, ROSEBURG, OREGON. ALEXAflDER & 5TR0I1G THE POPULAR HOME FURHISHERS.. 325 and 32S Jackson St Bet. Oak and Washington. t r TT T T Q T Q largest and Best Assortment CTcr V V i 1 L 1 JV 1 Cf JTV, broaKht to Southern Oregon, and Ml CARPETS. a A Large and Elegant Line ol We call the attention of our friends to our beauti ful stock of Easy Rockers Bed Room Sets Parlor and Dining Chairs Rugs and. .Carpets And all Household Articles Our Stock is Unexcelled by Any House South of Portland. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW OOODS. nt cvn wnrn v crnnur the popular ROSEBUHO, OREGON. A SQUARE DEAL 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a 3 4 5 o 7 8 9 10 11 12 We are Here to Stay. I-t 1-1 l-l eo t-i -10 -fi -co -CI Is what we give to every cus tomer, for we believe the best advertisement nossible is a cus tomer pleased with what we have sold them, they will come again and again, and their friends will come too. We are not here for a day or for a month. We are Here to Stay. j WOUENBEBSI T flBRiHif - - ' t t ii r r t . a-v . .KuseDurg, ur.