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PAGE TWO EVEXISa ROftEBPRO REVIEW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1017. :-: BRIEF NEWS ITEMS OF THE CITY I Will (i io iv Onion! There will be mine unions grown in the back yards in Kosetjurg thir. spring than ever before, no-ordlng to thou? who are selling seeds. At leant, ho fur the greatest cull has been made for onion aeeda with po tatoes running a close second. The seed men are anticipating a rush of business as soon as the garden h fa son opens up as the chances lire back yards and partkings will be utilized to the greatest extent. The opinion poems to be that when the averuge sized potato is retailing for 10 cents, it is about time to lay in a winter supply of potatoes1 by way of the garden tract. Last year was the greatest year ever known in the way of gardening, and t lie chances are the record will be broken again this year. Visitor Returns 1 Ionic .Mrs. h. K. Briscoe, who had been felting at the home of Mr. and Mrs fieorgo Holier for the past Tew weeks, returned home to Komie River this morning. Surveyors On I leer Creek A crew of surveyors l'rom Ihe city engineer's office left this morn) in to spend a few days at the t'.onada stock farm, about three miles cast of the city. The boundaries of Ok place are being surveyed for pirt les In I'orfland who are the owners. Pension Hoard Meets Tho Southern Oregon Pension Hoard, composed of 1is, K. L. Mil ler. l' 11. Vincil and K. V. Hoov.m met this afternoon, when they con sidered the applications of William ('. Hut lor, of lilendale, and Jacob V Kins, of tho .Soldiers' Home. K aminations were made of the appli cants and a report sent to Was-iiiim ton, where the matter will he de termined within the next few weeks Baby Born Today The Review received a message from Wilbur early this morning to the effect that a bouncing baby boy arrived at tho home of Mr. and Mrs Harvey Wells there last night. Holli Mr. and Mrs. Wells are well known In lioaeburg. Hospital Attendant Dead Sheriff George Qulne this niorn Ing received word from Salem to th effect that I). H. Fitch, an attendant at the state hospital for the Insane died there last night as the result ol injuries sustained recently when In was attacked by several members ol that institution. Mr. Fitch had beer employed at tho asylum for several months and was well known I bin ou.t Southern Oregon. Ills wife it also an attendant at the hospital. Before coming to Oregon they wen located in California for several years. Orniigo Hay Coming Willi oranges selling at the high est prlco for many years, the mer chants of Itoseburg are making ar rangements to celebrate "Orange Day" Saturday. A carload of orange was received here a few days ago and the merchants are planning to make iilto elaborate displays. Last year at Orange Day, .Mayor Thomp son, of Chicago, issued a proclama tion designating Ihe day as one on which to eat oranges I reely and be thankful for the low price and de llclous quality of this heallhrul fruit. It is expected that a number of city mayors will follow Chicago's example this year, and make the day one of semi-official observance. This recognition Is given solely on the basis of tho beneficial qualities ol oranges and their widespread distri bution within reach of people every where at prices lhat permit all to enjoy them. Kvihis in Itoseburg- M. O. Kvans, of the faculty of tin Oregon Agricultural College, arrived here lust night from Corvalhs and left this morning for Melrose, where he spent a few hours conferring witli ihe rancher of that vicinity. He left for his home this a I term ton Mr. F.vans has visited In Itoseburg ! quite frequently during the past few years a net is well known to main I people of this vicinity. CLEANSES YOUR HAIR MAKES II BEAUTIFUL, THICK, GLOSSY, WAVY Nichols in Itoseburg B. F. Nichols, county commission er, arrived here last evening from Riddle to attend the regular month ly meeting of the County Court, which convened here In regular ses sion this morning. Although there are quite a number of matters to be considered, Mr. Nichols believes final adjournment for the term will be taken late tomorrow. St.. John In A I tendance County Commissioner V, K. St. John, of Sutherlin, arrived in itose burg last evening to attend the regu lar March term of the County Court, which began here today. Mr. St. John says work on Sutherlin's rail road will be resumed early in the spring, and he anticipates a very busy summer in that vicinity. Ford Arrived Here Francis B. Ford, a prominent resi dent of Albany, arrived in Itoseburg last night to spend a couple of days. Oltichil in Itfi.sebiirg Samuel Storey, one of the officers of the Ctah-Idaho Sugar Company, arrived here last night from Grants l'ass to spend a couple of days look ing after business matters in this vi cinity. Although the sugar beet acreage has been increased quite materially this year, Mr. Storey says he fears that the plant will he un able to operate more than a few weeks this season. During his stay in this vicinity Mr. Storey will visit ; the rural districts in hope of per suading the ranchers to set out more beets and thereby assure the success of the Grants l'ass plant. Douglas County last year produced a large quantity of beets, for which the growers received a good price. Inspected Xursery Stock Fred Strang, county fruit inspec tor, returned here late last night trom Kiddle, where he inspected a quantity of nursery stock. He found several of the trees infected and (hey were rejected and destroyed. May l.ocnte Here Seott Lander, a Southern Pacific brakeinan, who has been located at Portland for several years past, may move to this city, according to a statement made by him last night. Mr. Lander is a son of William Lan der, Ihe local "district fire warden, and Is well known in this vicinity. Cannot lU'call Lane Attorney General Geo. M. Brown yesterday rendered an opinion in which he holds that I'nited Stater Senator Harry Lane is not subject to recall under the Oregon laws. Mr. Brown holds that the Senator Is a Federal officer and cannot be re moved from office under the state laws. The recall law applies only to state officers, according to the attor ney general. Had lln joyable Meeting The members of Laurel Chapter So. :M, It. A. M ., held a delightful meeting ,t their hall here Tuesday riliiht. Two candidates were iuiii at eel. atti r which a banquet wai served. The meeting was well at tended and was thoroughly en joyed by all picsenl. Return Here Somt William Lander, district fire warden, w ho spent the winter at HoiHnnd Wsiting with Ihe memhen of hi: family, will return here earlj ne i month, m-curding to his son. S. olt Lander. Mr. I .under has barge ut this district and conducts offices In the rooms occupied by the Douglas County Abstract Company. I scaled In I'ortliiud Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sandstrom. who left here several weeks ago with the intention of making theii future home in Astoria, are now lo cated at Portland, accord ing to w ord i e.-eived from thein yester day. I hiring his residence here. M r. Sand si rom was employed as elei ti n uiii by th Douglas County Water A; Liu lit Company. He it somewhat of a genius and invented a number f electrical appliances which are now in use here. Need U I'l-otectil The Western Broccoli Association, headed y Baser and Langlois. Is keeping its hroccoli seed in safety depoMi vaults at the First National Hans, savs the Kugene Guard. Seed i- ct v scarce this year and is val eetl at an ounce. The association 'ias "." pounds stored in the hank ' -nil t Ti is is sufficient (o seed nun c itiau ,'iitn acres. ! turn to Portland i K. J. Klllson and wife, of Port land, who had spent the past few days with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Klllson, left for home this morning. Mr. Klllson is well known here, where he former ly lived and greatly enjoyed many renewed acquaintances. Mrs. Klllson returned from San Francisco. 'Teacher Keturns ! Miss Hildegarde Shoemaker, who had been to Portland for the past week, where she visited with Mi . and Mrs. Carl 1). Shoemaker, for merly of this city, ret u rncd home last evening. Miss Shoemaker is employed as one of the teachers at the Hose school. .Mi-s. ('iHircliill Keturns Mrs. S. .1. Churchill, who had been visiting for several weeks with her son, F. 11. Churchill, left this morn ing on her return to Portland. SjMirtMiieii's Stories Wanted ' Carl D. Shoemaker, state game warden and editor of the Oregon Sportsman, has requested the dep uty wardens to secure if possible stories of fishing, hunting, or of ad venture in the wood's, for use in the April Issue of the Sportsman. The stories, with pictures if they are available, are wantei' by March 25 for the April issue. At Grand lintel Following iire Tuesday's registra tions at the Grand Motel: F. A. I'ine, Three Forks, Mont.; J. M. Martin, Seattle; J. A. Gilispie. Bil lings; Geo. Billings, Toronto. Can.: If. W. Curtz, S. F.; A. U. Marsh. Iliddle; K. Counts. Cottage Grove; It. K. Forbes-, G. Kdlund, J. II. Gar vin, K. Senders, L. M. Stephens, F. B. Itutherford and wife, F. A. Tay lor, Geo. Feebler, R. K. Mullaney, S. F. Thompson, L. B. Hendricks. .1. Frnnzn, L. G. Hilbock, C. it. Franklin, Portland; W. H. Jones. Grants Pass; L. L. Coverlon, Cal-: gary; M. C. Hamilton. A. W. Huff,! Kalamazoo; H. L. Collines, Denison.j Tex.; John Alexander. Glide; .las. j Allen, S. F.; J. It. Bowen. Klamath Falls; M. Moore, Riddle; O. Soleni, Krist Jorgenson, K. G. Quigley, Kugene. Returns to Eugene . WMM"!''!''!"!"!"!"!"!''!''!''! Mrs. Susan Enalee, of Eugene, who had been visiting for the past 4 I-EHRBACH 4 several weeks with her daughter, 4 Miss Ella Dkkerson. left, for home 4 HaB changed his offices and this mornin. She was accompagied by her daughter and they will stop for a brief visit at, Drain. Vasts Xearly t'oncliidetl is now located in rooms 309- 310, third floor, PerkinB fr 4 Building. Phone 447. i "i I 1 I I i i i i I I I I I i The hik-nir f nvidenca in the nana " ' 1 " ' ' '" 1,1 1 nf r v Mfiiiivnnhlx vh Immap FVrri IanIed Men an action to recover money, was nearly concluded in the Circuit Court here late Tuesday. There is one more witness to be examined and he will probably appear in court on March 19. The case was brought by Mr. MeReynolds to recover the sum of approximately $1000, which he claims is due from the defend ant on a promissory note. Attor neys , Kice &. Orcutt appeared for the plaintiff, while Attorneys Neu ner & Wlmberly represented the defendant. Bought P(vol Hull WunteoV Sheriff George Quine today re ceived photographs and descriptions of a number of paroled prisoners from the Oregon penitentiary. .The men in question are said to have violated their paroles and are want ed by the officials of the penal in stitution. Has Garden See Is 1 County School Superintendent O. C. Brown this morning sent out several packages of garden seeds which he received recently from the agricultural department of the I'ni ted States Government. Mr. Brown says the demand for seeds was even Mr. aiid Mrs. J. M. Casey returned greater than he anticipated and his Sunday from Roseburg, where they spent a short time, says the Grants Pass Courier, Mr. Casey has pur chased a billiard parlor there and he and Mrs. Casey will remove there in a few days. Would I teen 11 Ijuie Jackson County Democrats, many of whom were active in the support of Senator Harry Lane when he was elected were incensed Monday by the news of nis action on the armed neutrality hill., and failure, to snip port President Wilson, will circu late petitions condemning his vote, and calling upon him to resign. The petitions will be circulated through out the county. The petitions were prepared Monday night for circula tion. No act of a public official ever stirred the general public of that section so deeply. Medfor.l Miikes (lain) The Roseburg basketball team is claiming the championship of the state by virtue of the defeat of the Salem high school champions last Saturday, says the Medford Sun. ! The local team is contender for the championship, having defeated the Roseburg team two out of three games in this city. They will play Roseburg on their home grounds within the month, also Salem and Silvcrton and other Willamette Val-! toy teams. If Roseburg defeats them in the coming games, the lo cals will drop their claims to the title. As long as it is in doubt they will protest counter claims. ' supply Is almost exhausted Going to Gardiner County School Superintendent O. C. Brown will leave here early Fri day for Gardiner, wherp hp will at- J tend the ceremonies attendant to the dedication of the new school building there. The school struct ure was completed a few weeks ago and is said to be one of the finest buildings of its kind in the state. The dedication ceremonies will be attended by educators from several parts of the state, letters Are Haired The United States Postoffice De partment, after thorough investiga tion, has issued a bulletin rgainst the National Mail Order Exchange, of Minneapolis. It Is charged that tho concern has been obtaining money through the mails on fraud ulent pretenses. Postmasters are instructed to withdraw from the mails any matter addressed to the firm and if the sender is known to return the matter to him. YOU NEED A SPUING LAXATIVE. Dr. King's New Life Pills will re move the accumulated wastes of( winter from your intestines, the ( uuruen or mo oiooq. uet mat slug gish spring fever feeling out of your Bystem, brighten your eye, clear your complexion. Get that vim and snap of ?ood purified healthy blood. Dr. King's New Life Pills are a non griping laxative that aids nature's process, try them tonight. At nlj druggists 25c. 1 Butter and Ice Cream OF SUPERIOR QUALITY Ask your grocer for Douglas County Creamery Butter. Phone us your or ders for Ice cream and sherbet. MADE BY Douglas County Creamery Prompt Service Auto Delivery New Arrivals in Spring Merchandise a' FOR SPRING 1917 Reed Chairs and Rockers, upholstered in Cretonne or Tapes try, flnished'ln fumed or old Ivory. Oak Rockers with wood or leather seats, golden oak waxed finish. Itl'tiS Complete showing In all lines, in carpet and small sizes, Wil tons, Axminsters, Dody Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Fibre and Grass. Some broken lines of China we are closing out at about half the present value. Child's Co-cycles, regular $1.25 value, to close at 50c each. A. J. LILBURN & SON Complete Home Furnishers t L 0'0000.00'X'X00000 i 'i. . V -vrt- -A- i V i. Our First Display of the Season's Newest Styles Will be Held, March 8 Ami evmj irowtni in this tmni in invited to lie present. We (insure lion (i visit ivill he vrri urutifyitid, for yon will see (ill thiil is nriv in millinenj all that is stulisli anil Most ileserrinn of your attention is our siileiuliil slym-iny of Gold Medal Hats In these ire offer yon the best tho market affords Millinery that will jirove satisfactory' in every n ay. Soft Drinks,all Kinds&Flavors Carbonated Water, Syrups, Fruit Flavors, Gas for Soda Fountains Phone 186 130 N. Pine St. Free Delivery Roseburg: Soda Works Try Tills! All handml f HUiiH-ai ii ml Hair SM ( 'oniinu Out Surt'ly t ry n " Oiiud' riti-1 1 l.i h ClraiiM'" il you wish lt inmi. .Iiai ! doul'lf the bfuuly of your hair, .'mm niuisti-n a rlolh uhh latuliilm ;imi draw it carrlully tUroui;h iir h. tu fa kin k "in 'ua 1 1 strand nt ;t t iim -, thin will flcanso tln hair of dust, .till or itny exi'i'su oil in a lew mimi tiles you will In aiua'd Your h.iii will ! wavy, (Inf ty and a i'un '!a!i' mid oHSfH an InroniparaMv Mttt.s lust ri1 n nd luxuriance. iti'sidt'H beaut HytUK U' l:iir. ou appl (ration of hundei ine dtss.-U. -jvry partieU of dandruff; (nii;n! ntes the Bcalp. stopum iuhiiu ami lulling hair. Danderlno la to the hair what fresh shnweiH of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. It gnes i iht to the roots, invitforaU'H nnd streimthens them. ltd exiiillaraliiiK'. Hliiuulntlim and ilft'-produrluK properties cause tho hair to grow long, mrong and ben tit if til. You ran nurely have pretty. Roft. ItistrouH hair, and loin of it. if you will juMt g't 2-ppii( bottle of i Knowlion'R Dnnderine from any drtift store or toilet counter and try It nal directed. (Adv.) ENORMOUS SNAP IN ORANGES. NATIONAL Orange Day, Sat. Mar. 1 0 ONE DAY ONLY Choice, Delicious Navel Oranges Coin,' at Per Case of 176 or 200 Oranges $1.75; Per ',a Case 95c; Per doz. 12c to 25c ' 1 'EM BY THE CASE. SPECIAL: -To each customer purchasing $1.00 or more in merchandise (sugar excepted) we give 'a doz. Oranges FREE, one lot to each patron. R.EMEMBER THE DATE, ONE DAY. ONLY. Sttc Place. PEOPLES SUPPLY COMPANY Of course HOSIE -That Wears We always give you the host valuen obtainable. Our com plete line of white hosiery just in. Any or the following in black or white: Ladies' fine rib lisle finished cotton hose . . -adie8' gauze lisle, high heel, double sole . . . Ladies' mercerized silk hose, fast dye Ladies' silk boot, mercerized top, all sizes . . Misses fine rib cotton hose, lisle fiuish ....... Children's coarse rib, a good value Infants' cotton stockings and socks, all colors Men's socks, cotton. In, white, black or tan . And many other lines not yet lisled. 1 He 2f.c sr.o sac 1 5c ir.c Ulc and lfic ir,c Carr's Variety Store 217 No. Jackson. Itoseburg, Oregon. Step Softly , For the ground is moist and in just the right con dition for setting posts. And it never pays to set a poor post. Good Cedar Posts In size, shape and price to suit your particular need await you at the Kenny Lumber Co. OUR SERVICE -IS SUPERFINE IBeats Anything on the "Line"l We call for and deliver your washing at the same old price rain or snow. You Save Fully 100. per cent On fuel and.soap and 500 per cent in work and worry this time of year by snding your laundry to Roseburg Steam Laundry PHONE 79