IKMJHTJNG VOViihAH t'Ot.NTV.
Oilirornln Man IThIkck The l'niKim
ViUley.
The following letter, received by a
prominent KotehurK citizen,, tends
to allow tho InteruHt innnllfHt in t he
development of the Umpqiia Valley
by tho residents of Culllomla:
LONG' IIEACH, ChI., Jan. 20.
Since Portland has been In the grip
of the ice king for some time, it has
given the Southern California news
papers a chance to Kt in some pretty
bind knocks on Oregon K''"erally. I
ther. ton,, would be litd to have the
Uniifd Slates weather bureau report
for tho months of November and De
cenibrr, 1911, up to date In 1 9 J a and
In the juturo until further notice. I
desire to use thlte intot mutlon In my
puhlldty mutter here Hnd would be
Klad to have it binned by tno united
Hinted weather bureau officer at
HoseburB, and attoated by tho secre
tary of the commercial club.
As you alrtady know, 1 am adver
IIhIiik exteuHlvely throughout this
counMy. Oregon has been getting
tho lion's shuro of that advertialug
and, of com e, my homo county
comes in for itc pioper proportion.
This, as you know, U p big country
down h re. They have a lot of very
proficient renl ertnto people who take
ad vi' n tit se of climatic conditions to
holster up their country. They have
tho great and only Otis of the Lob
Angeles Tlmex, who is forever trying
to carefully chronicle all the unsatis
factory coiiditfone In every other
part of tho world, and every day he
tells nhout the wonderful Southern
California climate.
It ib, of comae, a fact that they
have p portion of the year a most ex
cellent climate In Southern Califor
nia, this relating to tho comfortable
condition in which one may enjoy
thenuth's down here, yet the recent
frntits go to show that they are not
free from tho otlng of the frost
Many orchards of oranges have been
fterloutny damngrd as well ns oth
fruit of (but nature. Wo hnvo, as
yet, had practically no rains to stmt
tho grass or other crops growing.
I ho whole country Is drioil up. W
hnvo not now and never enn hnvo a
sufficient amount of Irrigating water
nnd I see by tho Los Angeles papers
that on account of tho BhortnoHH of
feed, alfalfa at $30.00 per ton and
other classes of feed corresnondlnly
high, that butter will surely go to
lion per pound or $1.00 for a 2-pound
brick. Ranch eggs are ranging from
40c to 50f. I have paid fiuc a dozen
for wh'it were supposed to he fresh
rniifli egga, this year.
These cindltfcns are brought about
nhout net alone on account of the
niOK excellent; market they have
here, but for the very good reason
t hii L tho I'M mcr Is short of grass,
nuy and feed of every kind and iiu
turn.
Tho river bottom Innds we have
along tho Umpq.ua In Douglas county
which would not have nn much real
commercial valun as other lands
would hnvo there, lands that wo are
Relllng for $100.00 to $126.00 and
possibly some'lmes $150.00 nn ncro,
would sell here for $1,000 per acre,
yet It 1b not possible for thiMO
IMHipIo to produce as valuable a crop
as en n ho produced anywhere nlong
the llmpdua river from tide water to
an olcvatlon of 2, ono or 3,000 feet
We uIko have the advantage of
ono or the finest forests in tho world
great beds of coal and of an excellent
nuirkel, and by carrying out the plan
or eecuriug tui wujer shipping ar
rangements which never can ho gob
bled up by corporations, tho county
owning and controlling an electric
Huh to the county docks on Winches
ter Hay, we Khali have cheap access
to tho markets of the world. We
shall have and do have ono of the
heft average climates of the world,
as well us excellent water for Irrigat
ing purpose and for power purposes,
land fertile as the Nile Valley Itseir,
and In fact we have more natural ad
vantages limn has any other county
on the Pueillc const.
Then who not all pull together and
make a stand for the development of
those conditions bo that wo may al
ways phvo bettor ad vantages than
hnvo our neighbor couutleu and sis
tor states?
With nothing further nt this time
relating to these matters, I beg to
renmin,
Kalthfullv yours,
.T. M. KNdLK,
ry New York and Pennsylvania."
"What is .your opinion as to the
statements that the LaKolletto boom
is on tho wane?" Mr. Heney was
inked.
"Certain men are trying to con
vince themselves that such Is the
case," replied Mr. Heney, "and they
are likewise trying to convince oth
ers on the same subject. The fact
of the matter Is that Senator La
Kolletto is a mighty prominent fac
tur In the race for the presidential
nomination at Chicago, and his
banco of getting the nomination Is
good. LaKolletto would make an
3xcellent candidate and he would be
elected. Tho people are demanding I
the election of a president who Ijo
Ifevca In tho things LaKullutte pus
always stood for."
IHMt NOT ITN(Tnti:i.
I,nl'ollct(o'H Itmkcr Hay lie Will
Nominated.
Washington n r. Inn sr.
The La Fo I let to boom t punctured
only In the minds of those adminis
tration followers who are most anx
ious to nrcotupllHh their purpose.
This Is (lit! opinion e p tensed by
Francis J. Ilwiry, of San Krnneiseo,
who arrived in Washington today af
ter nn.ext;'HHlvo lecture tour of the
country. While traveling tlnough
many slatcn Mr. Heney tuis m.Mhr It
his hutdncutt to ohservp political con
ditions, and his observations It ad
him to heliete thut S.-nitor l.nl'ol
letto Ik t hi' strongest prv'ibh'ntliil
candidate before the people.
"Hen :i tor LaKollette could carry
evrey slate west of the Mississippi
river by ten to one," paid Mr. Heney,
"if the voters had an opportunity to
express their choice, 1 have been
lecturing since last summer and I
have made It 11 point to lest public
sentiment In every city I vlnlted.
While Senator LuKollctte Is the over
whelming favorite In tho west he Is
tremendously strong in tho east, not
withstanding efforts to convince the
count ry that such is not the cane.
1 Hin conlldent that the presidents
own Btute of Ohio will be for Lal-'ol-Ictte,
an will also Illinois. if the
nomlti'ition were left to the people
on it direct veto nitiny other eastern
tateH would be for him. If Senator
Ltil'olteite gets the nomination h
will poll a tremendouo vote. In ad
dition lo earn tng evt ry state west
of the MisiMlppl he would also rnr-
LOCAL NEWS.
Charles 0. Olenn, of Siitherlln, was
a business visitor In Koscburg for a
few hours toduy.
Mr. Doyle, of Portland, arrived In
Kosohtirx last evening to spend a
few days looking after business in
to rosts.
J. W. Hanks, of Canyonville, BKnt
tho day In Koseburg visiting with
friends and looking after business
mutterH,
S. C. Hurtrum, forest supervisor,
addressed the high school students
this afternoon ou the subject of
fo rests,
Mrs. Goorgo K. Ilouck left for Eu
gene this afternoon where she will
spend a few days visiting with her
friend, Mrs, Vomn,
Hon. Hlnger (Hermann returned
hero this morning after a couple of
days spent in Cottage Grove attend
tng to business matters.
Douglas County Creamery Duttei
la the best on tho market, insist on
your grocer supplying you witn
homo product, which Is always strict-
ly fresh and guaranteed. Two pound
roll 88 cents. dswtf
Mr. und Mrs. I. II. JHddlo enter
tained a number of their lady and
gentleman friends at their home on
IMne street last evening. Tho occas
ion was a most enjoyablo one for
the Jolly guests.
A now HUpply of IJ. S. Geological
Survey maps of the Honeburg, Kid
die. Grants rasa, Ashland, Crater
Lako, Coos Hay, Port Orford, and
other Oregon quadrangles, 10c, nt
tho Koseburg Hook store. dswtf
J. I). Bellamy, of Salem, grand
fathor of Mrs. K. U. Perrino and J
A. and I). 8. H. Walker, Is in the
city visiting at the homes of his
grandchildren. Mr. Bellamy Is a na
tho of Virginia, but has recently
taken up his residence in Oregon
A. J. HUhh, contractor and car
penter, has secured contracts for
recting tho storo building and
image hall at Kink Fruit Tracts, five
miles south or tho city. Ho will also
build a bungalow for Mr, Mynott.
the proprietor of the store, as well
as put other buildings there.
ajwmmtn?
ORHiON HUK TONIC
Will Omw lUlr. Stop (lie
llnlr Irom hn lur urn. It
pent toy ImtittrufT. It !
rwomtiu'mU-J by Imdlng
tll)nCIKUft.
H, A. HTOWKIX
Bout AHENT
For Mir by
Pullortou tV Itlrtmnlson
At tho regular meeting of the
Kiddle council held last night, water
and sewer bonds In the sum of $28,
000 were sold to an Eastern bonding
house. The bonds were purchased
at par, Iohh the oxihmiso Incurred In
bringing about the transaction. Af
ter deducting theso expenses the
city will realize about 5 per cent
of the total bond Inane. The con
tract for the sewer system wiir
awarded to a Grants Pass contractor,
while tho contract for tho water sys
tem was delayed until n future meet
ing of tho council. Work on the
iu'i kvnIktii will lm rum itimwoil nu
soon as the customary preliminary
arrangements can bo completed.
In my cliautniKitia work, which ban
covered ninny of the state of this
Union, I have had tnanv opportunities
to see and hear ou the Chautainiua
platform, tho Williams' Jubilee Sing
ers, and my opportunities for mingl
ing with the crowds, and learning
hat the people think of them has
alyo been great and I desire to say
to the people that they have won for
thcnntelvcH n plueo in high order up-
tlur Ameilcan platform. Theso
slugets are accomplished muslclaiM
and It gives me great pit asuro to
ouiiuend them v'orisKlouallv and
personally. K. W. Hoch, rx-gov-
rnor of Kaunas. Palace theatre.
Wednesday night. January tflst.
lekels and reserved seats on sale
Chapman s Pharmacy next Satur
day. January L'Tth.
To whom It may concern: Kor
the past two year? I have been in
barge of the l-'liiit Methodist Kplsco-
al churrb In tills city. Dutlng thh
time I have watch d with uieil In
st the rapid, substantial piogress
which Mrs. Ha Wheelei hii.j made
In the eloetitlonan ait , She has
been a painstaking student under the
bent of teucheiH. (lifted with charm
ing persona li t , at Tact he appear
ance, kooiI voice, ready s nipathy.
keen Intuition and d.'ep reltgjous
principles. Kite today stundf among
the very best "enter taint rs with a
mission" before the public at the
present time. Therefore. I can heart
ily recommend her to all W. i T. V.
locals, young people's moieties and
i'liiuvh organizations deyh Ing the
services of a high grade render, olo
unent speaker and religions worker.
- Itohert Suttellffe. Mrs. Wheeler
w ill give a recital In the M. K. church
Saturday veiling. January S7.
MAV Ttl. Y.
W VTKI - I ly experienced party,
family washings and tronlnus to
ft
do at home. Phone L'07-Y
l;,OU SALK'-Now Kimball piano.
Will s.-ll mi easy terms. Ad
dress lliirimm Andersou, Olalbi.
Oregon. tf
KiH'NH On road just east of city,
a man's ruhher and shoe, both In
exeelb'iit condition. Owner may
get sumo at this office by pnvlng
for this ad.
TIIH MI'ltltY WlllOWS.
(I'ornn rly The Antlern)
MKS CAl.l.ANt). Prop.
Miidi-rn Aimrtmeiita with lith,
and hnt and cih water
In each rtMtn.
W (.iiHranti'c lo plonto pnrtl- 4
ritlnr lYoplo.
111 Drorkway Rl. rhnnc 181
Noar High School.
Try
The
Wonder
Washer
Washes a Tub
ful in 2 min
utes and does
its work well.
This machine did
from 20 to 30
washings last week
It docs not wear
out the clothes as
much as a wash
board or the laun
dry. The chief
cleansing force is
snction.
The Wonder is
Sold on Trial.
B.W. Strong
The Furniture Man
Having purchased the Wollenberg
Bros. stocK of goods at 33 1-3 cents
on the Dollar we will start our
CLOSDMC3
OUT SALE
FRIDAY, JANUARY, 26th, 1912
We have rearranged the stock and to sell the stock in the shortest possible
time have made a wonderful cut in prices, every article that is out of style
or season will he sold at only a fraction of their former price.
WECIVE GENUINE BARGAINS BECAUSE WEONLY BUY BARGAINS
anxoi'.vckmknt;
llavhm disposed of tho stock of
rooiIb of tho Novelty Btore, to Mr. I..
1). RnmimirAt-ll. of the 5, 10, and 15
cent Btoro, Taaa street, and also ie
v(od a position with him. 1 take
this method of letting my many
rrlenda know where 1 may be found
In tho future.
j3 1 MKS. E. L. WATSON.
Ladies' and Mens' Oxfords. See the Large Assortment of Dump
ittnwiMniifn out shoes for Men, Women and Children
$1.00A Pair $1.00 at 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 & $1.50 a pair
Hitch your Dollars to a Friday Morning' Special Watch our windows for
Bigger load then they ever . Specials which will be
pulled before by buying m' sold far below cost as
your Dress Goods, Ladies While they last, 20 dozen Hem- leaders to Reep you in-
and Mens Suits, Shoes stitched HucR Towels terested in this store
and Furnishings during . . - .wwjndnw and the barains wc
this sale. . . . D cems eacn .-seewmaow ae offerjng ;
EGON STOCK BUYING CO.
SUCCESSORS TO WOLLENBERG BROTHERS
F.DW. ROSTBIN, Manager, Who Closed Out the Fisher, Bellows Co. Store 4 years ago.
imi in hi ii iiiip 111117
LOCAL NEWS.
The Jackson (bounty Bnnk has filed
a suit in the circuit court against
Tho Sterltns Mining C'omimny and
l-'rod .1. Ulttkclcy, in which they ask
to recover the sum of $2.771.00. to
gether with interest at the fate of 8
M?r cent, and attorneys' fVes in the
sum of $250. Attorney W. J. Vaw
trr. of Medfonl, represents the plain
tiff. Alva Madclix. the barber, today
leased the room, formerly occupied
by Althnua & Sons nnd located at
the corner of Cass and Rose Btreets,
ind will open a barber shop therein
about the uiiddlo of February. Mr.
Mnddix has already ordered his fix
tures which will he manufactured by
W. I... Dyainser. Ho expects to con
duct a three chair shop.
At different times during the past
three years i have had tho pleasure
of hearing tha Williams Jubilee
Singers. They are real atrlsts, and
their deportment when 1 have met
them has been that of ladles and
gentlemen. I bespeak for them kind
ly consideration. J. Frank Han ley,
x-governor of Indiana. Palace thea
tre. Wednesday night, January .list.
Tickets and reserved seats on sate nt
Chapman's Pharmacy next Saturday
January 27lh.
W. R. Vinson and wife, of Coles
Valley, returned here last evening
after two weeks spent at Portland
and other northern cities.
Riddle Land
NOTICE TO TIIK PUIMO
I'lider tho terms of my sale of
this paper to the present owner nil
subscriptions duo tho paper are due
and payable to tho new owner. Al!
n'li uiiii
aide to tho new owner. All uccomitH
tnatle iM'tweeii DeeeiulH'r 1st and illst
Inclusive are due and payable to tht
undersigned.
UesiH'ctfully yonrx,
dswtf It. W. UATKS.
Agency
Stock ItnitchcH, Fruit Itmiclira,
l'oiiltry Farms nnd Iiciiring
OrclianlH nre our Specialty.
We-handle the South Umpqua
and Cow Creek Valley Lands
as Rood or better than the best
In Oregon. The soil Is a FREE
SANDY LOAM, farms easy,
retains moisture and produces
results.
Climate Here
Unsurpassed
Write us for Information
J. S. Cherrington
Manager
Riddle, pregon
TOK
ENSES
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3
MENDOTA GOAL
No Soot, Lltllo Ash
$9 Per Ton
Tnimedinto Delivery Anyivhere.
&B WOOD
R0SEBURG FLOUR MILLS
Phone 56
It used to be true that bifocal
glasses were troublesome and "old"
looklng und trying to the eyes. It Is
XOT TRUE of Kryptoks, the new
bifocals that look and wear like
plain glasses but give perfect near-and-far
vision. Come In and let us
demonstrate their superiority.
A S, HUEY
OPTOMETRIST
Eli
CIVIL ENGINEERS
AND
SURVEYORS
Farm and Lot Survey
descriptions and plats
checked for Attorneys
Water power and
Irrigation Work
Plats anil Maps Drawn
Office With
Indira wlhln.x tho 9plrel!a Corset
HlmiiUI mil at St IS 8. Hose, or phone
S2-J. t22-d
32S North JacKson St
Rpt Phnnp t.11 Parlv R.
Office Phone 245
GOLD RINGS
AND
Other. Rings
Wo sell you the kind that are
gunrunteeil. Transient dealers
usually work oft a plated article
on the inexperienced purchaser.
Now jutft take a close look nt
your rtni;. IT you bought it recent
ly nt special sale. Is It SOI. 1 1)
liOI.n? Sure? Wilt It sund
test? Now don't pet mad nhout
It, but drop In and let us show
ynu some real GOLD KINGS mat
will stand test. They are the
only kind we sell as such, and
they are backed by a guarantee
thnt Is good.
11
iHlff
Clingenpeel
"The Jeweler"
ROSEBURGINATIQNAL BANK BLOC.
While Ringing
the Alarm
Is no time to wonder if
your insurance is all right.
You should know now.
Don't put it off for a
day. Look up your
policies. j
If you are ijjsr
in the Hartfoto
Insurance Company,
of Hartford, Conn,,
you need not worry.
For 100 years it
has Dromntl v nsiil
every honest loss. The "Hartford" insures all classes of properly.
Il also serves property owners by telling them how to guard
against the dangers of fire. It has published a book on the
subject, with separate chapters for householders, merchants, and
manufacturers, that will be sent free to thote who apply for it
If you are not now insured in the "Hartford," see to it when next
you insure that you get a "Hartford" policy.
THE DOUGLAS ABSTRACT AND
TRUST COMPANY
RESIDENT AGENTS
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