mwbms Double=Track Railway between the Missouri Riyer and Chicago Tlie Chicago-Portland Special, the most luxurious train in the world. Drawing-room sleeping cars, dining car, buffet smoking and library car (barber and bath). Less than three days Portland to Chicago. TWO Through Trains to Chicago are operated daily via the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, Oregon Short Line Rail­ road, Union Pacific Railroad and Chicago & North-Western Railway to Chicago from Portland and points in Oregon. Daily and personally conducted ex- curamns In Pullman tourist sleeping cars from Portland, Los Angeles ana San Francisco, through to Chicago without change. R. K. RTTCHtE, Cal Agt..6>7 MuketSt, S an EaANCisca.CAL. A- G. BARKER. Cal Agt.. 153Third St, . ^onuum, Ou. . Chicago & North-Western Ry HIRE AND THERE EVILS MUST BE PRACTI CALLY REFORMED. As soon as the Russians win a land victory, to “let them down ersy,” it is thought that the war can be stopped. But tbe condition is not easy to ar­ range. The suit of a Baltimore busband, who asks a divorce because his wife remains at tbe lodge until unseemly hours, seems to show that the worm has turn­ ed. Among the seven deadly sins which render a Japanese husband justified in io divorcing his wife are “talkativeness to the extent of setting her relatives at variance," jealousy and stealing. The Republican national convention will be a tame affair unless a contest over the nomination for vice-president develops, which is unlikely It is the Democratic convention that will fur­ nish the fun. I. W. Harper is the “Gold Medal” whisky of the world. Highest awards at Paris, 1900; Chicago, 1893; New Orleans, 1885. Unbeaten and Unbeat able! Sold by E. H. Helms, Jackson- villa. A thousand automobilea .from the country over are expected to leave Chicago for the final stage of the July run to St. Louis. This horseless pa- ■rade will be not the least impressive in a World’s Fair year of biggest things. Among the advantages of women as lawyers, according to Prof Kirchwey, is that they will make law cheaper. May we expect bargain prices for breach-of-promiae cases and suits marked down to correspond? Blue-print maps of any township n Roseburg, Oregon, Land District,show ­ ing all tbe vacant lands, for 50 cents each. If you want any information from the U. S. Land Office, add roes Title Guarantee A Loan Co., Rose* burg, Oregon. In a recent suit in a New York court it was developed that the four limited autograph editions of President Roose­ velt’s books, numbering 1226 sets in all, were disposed of by the publishers for 9775*250, and that tbe President’s roy­ alty of 20 per cent was 1155,050. Mrs. Laura Wyman, wife of one of tbe largest landowners in Central Ken­ tucky, has given birth to quadruplets. Mr. Wyman immediately named them Grover Cievelard Wyman, Marcus Hanna Wyman, Theodore Roosevelt Wyman and Willie Bryan Wyman. The last is a girt Guaranteed Forest Reserve Scrip for sale, in large or small quantities, by Frank E. Alley, upstairs over Land Office, Roseburg. Oregon. Will place same for non resident purchasers. Tbe Mint at San Francisco is bust­ ling with nervous activity under tbe command from Washington for tbe im- wnediate coinage of forty million dollars in twenty-doliar gold pieces. When Uncle Sam decides to make money there is nothing small about bis orders. I Pio Del Pilar, the leading spirit of the Caribao insurrections against Spain and tbe United States, who wus exiled to Guam, but returned and ac cep ted the oath of allegiance, has join­ ed the outlaws who are defying the authority of the Government Blue prints of township maps, show ing ail vacant land, fifty cents each For reliable information concerning i government land write to Frank E. Alley, Abstracter, Roseburg, Oregon. * Clara—O, shucks! I wish the Lord had made me a man. Mother—Per­ haps he has, dear, only you haven’t Jound him yet. ' Dr. Cabanes and Dr. Nass, in work lately published by them, say that a husband visiting his wife’s tombat Rou­ en, France, lately found buried there­ in a calf’s heart «tuck full of pitta, whiqh had been buried with tbe object of be­ witching some person or persons un­ known. Appointments in the medical depart­ ment of the Oregon National Guard, upon the recommendation of the sur­ geon-general, have been made by Gov- ernor Chamberlain, aa follows: Major Sanford Whiting of Portland, reap­ pointed; Capt. S. C. Brosius of Hood River, reappointed; Capt. J. D. Stern­ berg; Capt. W. L. Cheshire of Eugene and First Lkut. W. E. Carll of Ore­ gon City. ..Ke i ' àmak U Carni* UathartM’ •<».■ crA •OOW!v«" d.nrr’MU -«run.' Republican Co. Convention. Ministers in Session. The Old and The New Jackson County’s Ministers’ Asso- The Republicans of Jacki-on county Mayor Biyd, of Spokane, has defied will hold two conventions tlii« year. ciati n met in Jacksonville, Monday the preachers’ reform rommittea by­ ordering the acting ciiief uf police to The first one, which will be for the evening, March 7th. Tne weather was very ine'ement and not all the return the lewd women, driven-out bv purpose of electing twelve delegates members were present lu consequence. each to the Republican Congressional the recent cru ale, to their usual Rev. E. A. Child pre-ided. haunts in tie alley distric's The and State conventions, will meet at Ashland Saturday, April 9lh, with After the devotional service the mayor iias followed this up by direct­ primaries in the several precincts subject of the evening was taktn up.. ing tbe corporation coun>el not to is­ Rev. F. G. Strange read a g. oi paper sue any mure warrants fur resort own­ April 21. Tbe second or county nominating convention will be held 1 n “Whv More Men do Not Accept ers. He claims tint 1 he recent action four weeks later, or on Friday, May the G'spcl.” It gave many reasons of the m ral element in that city has !6th, at. Gild Hill, to place a county and went over tiie ground very thor­ not. in tiie least, abated tlie social ticket in the field. Primaries to be oughly. The discussion following was evil; but lias simply scattered it so held Saturday, April 30th. Sepirate participated in by II. C. Brown, E. A. that it has e.icroaclied upon the home priu. uries may be held to elect dele­ Child, W. F. Shields, Prof. Wasli- precincts and respectable portions of gates to these conventions or in the burn, Jamts Kelso and Charles Me- Spokane. Mr. B yd says that it is less discreti >□ of precinct committeemen serve. pernicioas to all, and especially the delegates to both conventions may be Tiie discussion brouulit out tunny young, to confine these creatures to chosen at one primary. reasons what men say and show by tlie narrow limits of back alley«,than The apportionment to the conven­ their actions to be their reasons for to allow them to spread over tlie mu­ tions is identical, aud is based on the I not accepting tiie Gospel and for not nicipality and (ccupy buildings in vote cast for W J. Furnish fur tïov- attending the churches. Among the immediate ne gliborhood of the ernor in 1902, being two delegates at those given were these: On week homes of reputable families. It is large for each precinct and tbe new days and Sabbaths men seek their somewhat a nular to the quarantine precinct of South Jacksonville, a d own gratification in worldly pleas­ against smallpox or other infectious one delegate for each 25 votes or ures or gains; men are accomplishing or contagious di*ea« s, and is tbe plan major fraction thereof, This appor­ so much that they do not realize their adopted bv some of the best regulated tionment provides for a terai of 133 impotence to lay hold upon eternal cities in the United States and Eu­ delegates, a« fellows: life; men du not see Christ lifted up, rope East Ashland, 7; South Ashland. 7; and they will not come to Him that Tbe only s I’ntion of th i- and simil­ West Ashland, 6; Dunn, 5; Barron. 3; they might have life; for “The mind ar questions that will be reformatory Talent, 5; Phoenix, 5; Esst Medford, of tbe flesh is enmity against God; i« a practical one.thatwill view condi­ 6; West Medford, .6; Jacksonville, for it is u it subject to tie law of tions as they exist and not use as a South Jacksonville, 2; Union. 4; Cen­ God, neither indeed can it be;” and basis any Utopian view of society a« tral Point, 4; Gold Ilill,5; Rock Point, the saloon with its attendant evils. It should b?. There can be no doubt 3; Eagle Point, 5; Woodville, 3; Ap­ The next meeting will be in Ash­ that tbe preachers and others who plegate, 4; Sterling, 3; Trail, 3; Cli­ land the first Monday in May. The inaugurated tlie movement in Spokane max, 3, Big Butte, 3; Pooh Bab, subject for the date is: “Is the were actuated by tlie most commend­ 4; Sims Valley, 3; Meadows, Church of Christ Inspired of the able motives; but the results of their 3; Foots Creek, 3; Lake Creek, 3; Holy Ghost or Does the Church of efforts has been the scattering of a Pleasant Creek, 3; Roxy, 3; Watkins, Christ Speak by inspiration?” R. C. disreputable class all over tlie city, 3; Flounce Creek, 2; Table Rock, 2; Blackwell prepares the piper and W who have even gone so far as to Willow Springs, 3; Mouud, 3. Total, L. Mellinger opens »he discussion. employ solicitors to distribute cards Tiie meeting adjourned with prayer. 133. among the y >ung and susceptible. E. A. C hild , Pres. Pro. Tem. Proxies in bjtli conventions are to W. F. shields , Sec. This is spreading the contagion, and be confined to residents of tiie pre- we believe tiie ptactical ideas of May­ ciDcte represented, says the Tiding«. or Boyd will lie more effective in re­ stricting t lie evil Theories are good To Cure a Cold tn One Day. for sch< ol room. and moral assemblies; Take Laxative BromoQutnine Tablets. All but in grappling with tlie knotty pr ib- Druggist« refund tbe money if it falls to cure Noah Raby, who died recently in lems of everyday life practical ex­ ■.rove’s signature is on each box. 2Sc. New Brunswick, N. S., at tbe ripe perience and present existing condi­ tion of society have to be called into fold age of 132, was without much operation. • doubt tlie (1 test mao and perhaps the oldest person in the country. Tbe following is a copy of the last Tall tales are told in the South of part of tee 3039, Statutes of Oregon, colored men and women who “knew amended at the special session of the Massa Washington,” but tlie age of The Te’egram gives the fullowing Legislature, in regard to exemptions former slaves is not always determin­ as aa item of news, which we t’link of personal property. able. The same is true of tiie wrink­ should be taken with allowance. It 8. The following property, if owned led mahogany Indian “princesses, »> will be will to look carelully into the by a householder and in aclu tl use, who on the Pacific slope sell their status of those companies which ao- by and for his or her family. House­ .photographs upon their claims as n.iun e that they are paying dividends hold goods, furniture and utensils; coeval with the Lisbon earthquake, with a tlourish of crumpets: two cows, ten sheep, five swine, and But Raby’s age seems fairly well “The first dlviiend, being one-half the tools, implements, apparatus, authenticated. cent per share or 15 per thousar.d team, vehicle, harness or library And what memories were his, or shares, has been declared on tbe stock necessary to enable any person to might have been! He could remem­ of the Gal ice Cons >1 (dated Mines Com­ carry on his trade, occupation or pro­ ber the talk of Ills elders of tlie revo­ pany. fession by which each person earns lutionary war while it was still the • T. e recent cleanup on the property his or her living, to the amount of day’s news in making, lie was al­ at Gtlice Creek was very -alisfactoiy, •300, the articles to be selected by ready forty when lie acted an humble and another shipment of placer such householder; provided, however, part in tiie wai of 1812. He was near­ g< ld is expected f out the mine at that, when the asst.ssed valuation of ing sixty when tbe first steam rail­ orce. The c imp ny 1« now operating the personal property above enumer­ road train ran in any country. The three giants ai d la sufficient water ated shall amount to less than 3300, span of his life cov. red, overlapping to carry on w.ik all summer, as it then only such amount as the total of at each end the “wonderful century.” has built large ie-ervolrs to hold the such property herein enumerated, It is a familiar observation tliat extra supply of water until it is neel- shall be exempt from taxation. greit age comes to the bumble.Thom­ ed In tbe dry season. As this bill was filed Dec. 24, 1903 as Parr, of England, was a farm “It is stated by tbe c impany officers without an emergency clause, it does laborer who worked hard for far oyer that they will pay these dividends not go into effect until March 24, a enntury, married at 120, at 150 be monthly from now on. The dividends 1904. came “the fashion’’and died two • later of overrating, having be­ now to be paid at the present price of Judge Prim says that be thinks it years tbe stock gives an interest on the i.i- would be proper Jor the assessor to al­ come the pet of great people. Noah Raby lived the most humble and vestmeut of over 32 per cent ‘per an* low these exemptions even .though quiet existence, for many of his latest num.” this law does not go Into effect until years in an almshouse. after the new assessment began. The Oldest Man. About Taxation Exemption.) First Dividend Declared. Proper Treatment of Pneumonia. Pneumonia is too dangerous a dis­ >100 Reward, >100. ease for anyone to attempt to diictor Readers of this paper will be pleas­ himielf, although te may have the proter remedies at hand. A physi­ ed to learn that there is at least one cian should always be called. It dreaded disease, that science lias been should be borne in mind, however, able to cure in all its stages, and tiiat that pneumonia always results from it Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is a cold or from an attack of the grip, the only positive cure now known to and that by giving Chamberlain’s the medical fraternity. Catarrh be­ Cough Remedy the threatened attack ing a constitut ional disease, requires of pneumonia nny be warded off. constitutional treatment. Hall’s Ca­ This remedy is also used by physi­ tarrh Cure is taken internal.’y, acting cians in the treatment of pneumoola diiectly up m tbe blood and mucous with the best resuite. Dr, W. J. suifaces of the system, thereby de­ Smith, of Sanders, Ala , who k also stroying the foundation of the dis­ a druggist, say” i»f “i ha*e ***" ease, and giving the patient «tn n.tli selling Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy by building up the constitution and and prescribing it in my practice f< r ia-si8ting nature in doing its work. the past six years. I use it in cases I The proprietors have so much fai ii of pueumonia and have always gotien .in its curat ive powers that they offer Sold by the best results.” SoM hy all Drug- Drug­ One Hundred Dollars for uny case i hat it fails to cure. Send for list of gists. test Imunials. _ _________ Addr<8«: F. J. C' ieney & Co., C3 A «3 TO Tl. X ____ The Kind You Have Always Bought Toledo, O. Sold t»y Dr ungiste, 75. Iten tbe I Take Hall’s Family Pilis fur on- Signatura ' st Ip ilion. * . M Two Days. on every box. 25c. The Farmer Need Not Worry. Financial crises have but little terror for the farmer who owns a reasonably go id farm and has a com- finable house to live in and warm barns for ills livestock and is out of debt He h. s the best and most reliable policy of Insurance against want that human ingenuity can de­ vise. If Hanks fail, that does not affe -t his crop«. If merchants assign for t h • benefit, f < re 1 i tors, it does not liuithim, fo he has no creditors to provide for. lie has many crops, and if by reason of drouths or floods any of them fail, the others will af­ ford him plenty. He has bread arid meal and butter and milk and every good lit in ’ to eat, arid as others must eat wtio produce no foods, he is sure 1 f enougli money to pay his taxes and buy every necessity that he does not grow. None but farmers are thus situated. You Know What You Are Taking When vou take Grove's Tasteleas Chill Tonie o Is it our own fault ih tt men now smoke all over tlie house, in close car-' riages w.tb Janies and between tlie dances at a ball? Men of the old school—there are a few left—of tlie fine old type that observe« the rules i of courtesy wiiere women are concern-' ed, would not dream of asking a girl to dance while studding around tlicrn ; odors of whisky and tobacco, But! the young men of the day, witli some I delightful exceptions, make it their constant practice. Millions for Military Automobiles. One Till■■ ;c nnd A no liter. Botanists alliiui the poisonous (uro or lupine, which, however, is of the iiest of forage plants when eaten in its dangerous conditions. Il.'igeniaiin. n German authority places corn first in value ns a feed for dairy cows, followed by wheat, bran and cotton seed meal. The Oregon experiment station is sanguine as to the future of steamed Silage. Kansas will be prepared to do liei full share in feeding tbe world from tlie crops of 1903. remarks the Farmer of that state. Manure can now often tie purchased to good advantage and hauled while the roads an* good. The various native and introduced poplars easily take first place as shad« ■ nd ornamental trees for Montana. Rock Island meals are the best on wheels Not very good poetry, perhaps, but what it lacks in rythm it more than makes up in fact. And the prices are reasonable—low enough to be within the reach of people of moder- ate means; high enough to ensure good food, good cooking and good service. Breakfast and dinner are served on the a la carte plan—you pay for what you order. Luncheon 50 cents. Denver to Kansas City ; Denver to^Chi- cago; St. Paul to St. Louis. ’ Full information on request Included among the German army estimates for tlie present year is o:.e fur seterai millions for extensive trials aud experiments with automo­ biles for military purposes. In tills, Do You Want Stren h wever, the German government d ffers from tlie person who suffers If vou want to inert ase your strength from stomach, liver or kidney com­ you must add to and not take fn m plaints. He cannot afford to waste 1 lie physical. In other words, the any money experimenting with this food that you eat must be digested, or that remedy. For tills reason assimilated and appropria ci by tlie most every sufferer takes Hostetter's nervis, hl <>d and tissues, before be­ Stomach Bitters at Hie verv start, ing expeikd from tlie ioUstir.es. for he knows if any medicine will K d il Dyspepsia Cure adds to the cure him tbe Bitters will. If you are physical. It gives streugth to and among the few persons who have builds up strength in tiie hum n sys­ never tried It. do so today. You will tem, It is pleasant to the ta«te and be thankful for tlie advice. It wul palatable, and the only c nibination cure belchingjlv uleucy, indigestion, of dige-tanis that will Digest ti.e f nd dy'pep'la, const pation,general deliil and enable tlie system to appropriate ity, spring fever and la grippe. Our a l of its htalHi and-strength-giving Private Stamp is over the neck of tlie I qualities. Sold by all Druggists. bottle. Tourist Cars East Wblatlln* For Wind. W A N T E D—S E V E R A L 'PERSONS No sooner had we rounded tbe cape ofcbaracter and g< od reputation in than tbe wind dropped and we nearly each state (one in this county re catue to a standstill. Our “kaniudi”— quiied) to represent and advertise old L e, captain and steersman—did th« established wealthy business house of best lie could do tor us, but In vain. solid financial standing Salary 121 00 We were tbjoiued to drift about some weekly with expenses additional, all hours without much progress. He payable in carii direct every Wednes­ fr< ni lieid offices. Horseacd car­ would whistle softly and enticingly or day riage furnished when nece*sary. Ref­ would change his tone nnd with pouted erences. Enck»*e self-addressed en lips whistle angrily and viciously for velope. Colonial, 332 Dearborn St. the wind that would not come to help Chicago. us on. I have often wondered what tan have been the origin of whistling A WONDERFUL INVENTION. for the wind. That the custom is of undoubted practical utility is the firin It is interesting to note that for­ belief of many races of seafarers, from tunes are frequently made by tbe in- tbe English sea captain to tbe humble vp"ini< d. Tiny cannot fail to p<*r'ortn tielr mission, and everv one who uses DeWitt’* Lit­ tle Earlv Risers prefer them trial other pills They cure biliousness1 Sold by all Druggists. PHONE 416 hn»’ Live agents to sell Dr. White’s Electric Combs, patented Jan. 1,’99. Cure dandruff, hair falliog out, sick and nervous headaches, yet cost no more than an ordinary comb, bells on sight. Agents are wild with suc­ cess. Set.d 50c for sample (half price) Write quick. The Dr. While Electric Comb Co., Decatur ill.’ ------- FOR-------- Ladies, Attention! T rade marks D esigns C opyrights A c . Anyone tending r sketch and description may qnlcklv ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Conimunica* tlons strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patent« sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn A Co. receive tpri Ml notice without charge, in tbe Scientific American. A handaomely Illustrated weeklr- I«Wt rtr- filiation of any «cleatltlc Journal. Term«. «11 a year: four months, |L Sold by all newsdealer«. MUNN ¿Co.36’8^ New York Braucb oftice. 635 V 8U Wasbiugtou. D. C. am WANTED. Ask The Agent A ^.1 pm am pm am 8:05 am 6:00 pm 6:3O2am 11:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:42 pm 12:10 pm Marks Bld.tRoseburi, Or LELCORRHOEA WWW WWW Ar Los Angeles. . Ar El Paso......... Ar Fort Worth... Ar City of Mexico. Ar Houston......... Ar New Orleans.. Ar Washington .. Ar New York-,... S:3u 11:20 12:05 5:00 8:55 FRANK E. ALLEY T he R exicona C o . IA A A Portland. ... Medford....... . Ashland ...... Sacramento... San Francisco On both trains. Chair cars Sacra­ mento to El Paso, and tourist cars to New Orleans and Washington- Connecting at San Francisco with tbe several steamship lines for Hono­ lulu," Japan, China, Philippines, Cen­ tral and South America. See agent at Medford station, or address W. E. COMAN, G. F. & P. A., Portland, Oregon. e OVARIAN and UTERINE Disorders i Lv Lv Ar At Ar Pullman and Tourist Cars BLUE PR1A TS Of any Township' inj the Roseburg Land District. FILING PAPERS Prepared for Filing on Home stead or Timber Claims Inspectai Attention given to Matters in Connection with the U. 8. Land Office. Tlie Modero Remedy for Women Lady Agents Wanted I Çan |nçp Send for Booklet I Route H. S. ROWE. General Agent. 134 Third St. Portland. ARCHITECT ABSTRACTER Try REX ICON A positive cure for Southern Pacific Co. Shasta Mothers and Daughters Shouted fin Loud aa Li. SOUTH AND EAST Many experienced travel- rs piefei tourist sleeping Trains iesve Medford for Portland cars for the transconti­ and way stations at 4:21 a. m. and 5:52 p. m. nental joui ney. The Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made ChambtHaiti’s Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small , cbildrr 11. It quickly cures their coughs and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious con­ sequences. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as tbe croupy cough uppcats will pievent the al* tack Fur sale by all druggists. I Medford Furniture Co., HouseFurnishers and Undertakers. JohnH. Butler, Funeral Di­ rector. Day Phone Main 353. Night Phone Main 251. Your Cold Cured for fio. TO SPOKANE, ST. PAUL, DULUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO AND ALL POINTS EAST. Daily o 2 Trains Fast Time N ew E quipment T hroughout Day Coaches, Palace Tourist Sleepers, Dining and Buffet Smoking Library Cars. Dayjigh trip throught the Cascade ami Rocky mountains Fbr Full Particulars. Hates, Folders etc., call on or adress H. DtCKSCTN. City Ticket Agent. 122 Th! d S'roet, 1‘oitlaud. Dragon. S.G. YERKES, G. W. P. A . «12 First Aveuue. Seattle, Wash »