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THE PLA1NDEALER -MONDAY, FEB. 11, 1605. T. K. Sells musical goods for less thin Port land price s. Ho, Ho, Boys, Look Here. Como and see our hard times f 20 suits and Jfi.50 pants. Guaranteed, for one year at Chicago Tailor's, in with Mill! ken. Brown's Case Appealled. falurday W. It. Willis and A. M. Crawford filed notice of appeal in the case against S. G. Brown, convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to ha hanged on Friday of this week. The matter was taVen before Judge Ful lertja.andhe ordered a, stay of execu tion until the appeal can bo heard in the supreme court. Wanted in Coos County. John G. Manning was arrested in San Francisco Friday afternoon. Ho is wanted la Coos county on charges of robb'ry, arson and jail breaking. Last year Jhe and a man named Owen broke into the store of the Southern Oresron Mercantile Co., and stole a large amount of money and goods and then fired the place. Manning: and Otren escaped from together. Owen was recently ar rested ia Sacramento. Under New Management. The theater is now under the manage ment of Will Madson, of the Roseleaf, he having leased it at an annual rental of $150. Owing to unavoidable circum stance?, the theater Ins not been a paying proposition heretofore, but it is certainly to be hoped that the circum stances will le reversed in the fntnre. The theater 23 the best arranged of any in the state outside of Port land, and as Mr. Madircn will book only first-class attractions it is quite likely that ho will meet with success. School Fund Apportionment. The county school fund will be appor tioned in April, and the state fund in Angus:, as uses, and as required bv the school law. The article in the news papers relating to the school fund was somewhat misleading. The article in question refers only to that part of the stale school fund jet due the various counties for the year ISM, and has nothing to do with either the county or state fund for the year of 1S95 ; which will be apportioned as usual and at the proper time. A Fitting; Sequence. Sun: Congressman Hermann is a man wbosi election weald give great satisfaction. But the besses do not seem to want him. His election would be a fitting sequence to the example set in Washington by the election of Con gressman Wilson ta the senate from that state. He has served so long in con gress that he could " step over from the house to the senate, and fill Mr. Dolph's seat better than any other man who could be named from Oregon. He would protect every great interest olthe state. Fascial of. .Miss May Browa. The funeral ot Miss Mar Brown tosk place Friday afternoon, and was largely attended. It was announced that the services would be held in St George's Episcopal church, bat bifore'tbe time announced for the services arrived the church waa filled to overflowing by, friends cf the deceased, and it was de cided to hold the services in the opera hosse. These assembled were so in formed, and they proceeded to the opera house. The services were conducted by T?PT- TfllY Vol? Wllcnn rrA trit nested by a large number of friends of. the deceased and family. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers. The Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias attended the services in a body. After some Tery appropriate remarks by Rev. Wilson and the singing of several hymn b by the choir, the remains were taken to the Masonic cemetery and interred in the family lot. May she re it in peace. January Weather. Following is the monthly meteorologi cal summary taken atUosebcrg, Oregon, for the month of January, 1S&5: Mean temperature, 40; highest temperature, G2, date 0th; lowest temperature 10, date 23th ; greatest daily range of tempera ture 25, date 29th; least daily range of temperature 3, date 3rd. Mean temper ature for this month for IS years, 40; prevailing direction of wind, southeast; total movement of wind, 2671 miles; maximum velocity of wind, direction and date, 2i, southwest, 5th. Total pre dpifation, 5.05 inches; number of days with .01 inch or more of precipitation, 19; average precipitation for this month for IS years, 6.19; total deficiency in precipitation during month, 1.59 inches; total precipitation from September 1, 1894, to date, 19.4" inches; average pre cipitation from September 1, 1594 to date, 3.S3 inches; total deficiency from Sep tember 1, 1394, to dale, 2.41 inches; average precipitation for 17 wet seasons, -35.99 inches; number of clear days 8; partly cloudy days 12; cloudy days 11. Tiioa. Gmsox, Observer. Engineers and Officials Agree. The engineers and the Southern Pacific officials haye patched up their differences, says the San Francisco Chronicle. The dispute is practically settled,) at least, though one or two more conferences will be required to arrange all the details. The members of the committee from the brotherhood who have been waiting upon the officials up iu the general office ever since the new scale of wages went into effect mads that announcement Thurs day afternoon after spending several hours in close conference with General Jlanager A. K. Towne, General Superin tendent J. A. Fillmore 'and the other representatives of the company's inter ests. The officials refused to corroborate tbe statement when questioned about the matter, but remarked that an agree ment would probably bo reached by Tuesday. Just what the terms of tbe agreement are will remain a secret until the whole matter is settled. It ij known, however, that the company has agreed to make certain modifications in that part of the new wago schedule which affecti the engineers, and the latter have riven it their unanimous approval. In the "readjUlment,"as the company is pleased to call it, the wages ot the en gineers on the mountainous divisions xreTA f-nt to make them more on an equality with the wages earned on other BRIEF MENTION. A. Salzmau, the reliable Jeweler. J. T. Bryan, the Busy Watchmaker. L. Belfils, watchmaker, Rosoburg, Oro. Repairing a specialty at Lnngenberg's. For a good 5-cent cigar call on Mrs.N, Boyd. 1 A choice lino of stationery at Marstors' drug Btore. For first-class dentistry go to Dr. Little ot Uakland. Eastern oysters on tho half shell, at uio nanuy Kitchen. Pure fresh candies tho Kandy Kitchen. manufactured at H. S. Shangle of Oakland paid Rose- Durga visit last week. Key West, imported and domestic cigars at the Roseleaf. A. J. Riley of Junction City was visit ing Roseburg last Friday. A. J . Lewis of Oakland was doing bnsi ness in town last Friday. Call at Marsters' drug store for blank and memorandum books Plinn Cooper's son, who is sick at Cor- valhs, is reported improving. i.ne latest novels only 10 cents each, at Oreo. Langenberg'a newstand Pacific Coast and Eastern oysters in any stylo at the Kandy Kitchen. Myrtle Creek flour, only 80 cents per sack. Delivered free. A. C. Horn. J. A. and F. M. Decker of Myrtle Point ere doing business in tho city last week. Dr. Strange's dental parlors are in the Marsters block, over Richardson's music store. Tbe latest novels just received by Geo. Langenberg and sold at 10 cents per copy. Master Fred Day canie up from Wilbur Friday evening on a visit to relatives in the city. For good substantial blacksmithine cheap, go to McKinney & Manninz. Oakland. Gole Stanton is now employed by the S, P. l. & L. Co. of Grants Pass as sten ographer. Meals at all hours at the Kand Kitchen, southeast corner Taylor & Wil son block. Mrs. J. L. Clongh ot Canvonville and Mrs. H. Elllff of Glendale were in the city last week. Jos. Simmons came in trom Civil Bend last Saturday. He has recently nut ont some prune trees. Boots and shoes made and repaired at L. Langenberg's shoe store. First class work and low prices. Who is Xiece? He is the man that keeps the candy factory where they make all those flue fresh candies. Chnrchill, Woolley & McKenxie keep a very large assortmeut of first -class cook stoves. No charge for delivery. Try the Household Dyes. The same package colors eilk, wool, cotton or feathers, at Marsters' drug store. Protect yourself against cold and pneumonia by wearing a chest protector. Fine ones at Marsters' drug store. The only persons as bull-headed as the auti-Dolph members are the Dofph members, says the Salem Statesman. R. A. Graham is advertising for 20,030 cedar ties. This looks as though the railroad would go ahead this summer, J. H. O'Malley, formerly of Roseburg but for several years past a resident of Eugene, has removed to Dunsmuir, Cal. Notwithstanding the hard times VTol- lenbarg & Abraham are doing a fair business. Square dealing gains patron age. where is tho repnblican member whose constituents have instructed him to stand out and prevent tbe election of a senator C. B. Cannon is agent for tbe Fire man's Fond and Home Insurance Com panies. They are both Pacific Coast Companies and therefore deserve your patronage-. The wife of Frank Wait presented him with a lovely infant daughter on the 8th icst. Frank is proud of the little mite of a daughter. Don't break out your teeth on hard tough candies; go to Niece's candy fac tory where they make every thing fresh, soft and chewy. Mr. and Mrs. George Saubert are pre paring to move to Spokane, where they will make their residence in tbe, future. Salem Statesman. A commercial club has been organized at Baker City for the purpose ot raising funds to be used in improving the roads leading out of the city. Jlrs. Lynne, a pupil of the late Prof. Speranzi of Milan, Italy, gives vocal and pianoforte lessons. Terms reasonable. Residence at Mrs. Parties. Ladies wrappers, a new line in Cash mere, etc., Flannellette and Eiderdown ; price from 85 cents and up. Call and see them at tbe Novelty store. Chnrchill, Woolley & McKenzio ex hibit a new model Winchester 38-55 and 32-40, 26-inch barrel, which they retail a? the low price of fourteen dollars. Karl's Clover Root will purify your Blood, clear your Complexion, regulate your Bowels and make your head as clear as a bell. 25c., 50c. and 11.00. Shiloh's Cure, the great Cough and Croup Cure, is in great demand. Pocket size contains twenty-fire, only 25 cents. Children love it. Sold by druggists. Do not fail to call on Dr. Strange for your dentistry; in Marsters block, over Richardson's music store. Fifteen years succesEfuI experience in bis profession. The Fireman's Fund has paid more losses in Roseburg than otbet company and has held the patronage of many of our leading citizens for more than 25 years. Mrs. J. 0. Booth and nieco Miss La Salle left for a visit to Santa Barbara, Cal., by Monday's train. Grants Pass Courier. Two pocket hunters struck an $800 bunch of decomposed quartz in the Dry Diggins near Grants Paes last week. The pocket at last accounts was not ex hausted. Tramps are not as plentiful as they were. The writer has a garden patch that he wants spaded, and has been "lay ing" for a hungry hobo for two weeks, and as yet none havo applied. Those having second hand stoves, furniture, etc., for sale can receive the highest rashprico by calling upon N. Rice, the furnituio and supply dealer, 221-23 Jackeon street Roseburg, Or. Dr. Davis has practiced dentistry in Roseburg nearly 14 yoars, and wo know the Dr. to bo a skilled, workman. Par ties patronizing him will save money. Dental parlors opposite Slocum'o hall. Dr. F. E. Hillgard of Southern Ore gon has been telling tho Portland Telo gram of some person liming been buried alive in this part of tho state Tho Tele gram has probably been imposed upon. Engineer Nicholson has been in town with a crew locating the ronnd-houso and switches above the rock cut, bo we ex pect to soon have a first-class depot in Myrtle Point, says tho West Oregonian. Jack Abrahams is continually receiv ing new goods in tho line of gentlemen's furnishing goods. His low prices for goods, and his ready salos to his cus tomers, causes the continual replenish ing of the shelves at bis store. Mrs. T. S. Hawkins, Chattanoogo, Tenn., says, "Shiloh's Vitalizer 'Saved My Life.' I consider it tho best remedy for a debilitated system I ever mod." For Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney trouble itexcels. Prlco 75cts. 4 Judge Shattuck of Portland ha3 de cided that where a jury serves all night they are entitled to two day's pay or $4. This is a decision that will affect the whole state. It is on the principlo that one legal day is only 12 hours. W. A. Baker, a photographer, aged 41, a native ot Michigan, committed from Washington county for bigamy, and re ceived at,tho penitontiary November 29, 1893, to servo two years, committed sui cide in his cell at the nenltentiarv at Salem Wednesday night by hanging him self. A very material change has occurred in the weather during the past 21 hours. Yesterday was a regular cpring day, while today has tho appearance of winter, although it is not cold. Early this moraine rain commenced falling which was soon followed by a light snowstorm. Tbe Fireman's Fund Insurance com pany is recognized all over the Pacific coast as being the leading company. Its policies are accepted by the U. S. Gov ernment without question. Plaro your insurance in this old and well known company. C. B. Gannon, resi dent agent. West Oregonian : We regret to note that Mrs. Littlefield, wife ot dpt. R. S. Littlefield, superin'endent of the gov ernment works at Bandon, has been ad judged insane and sent to the Slate Asy lum at Salem. The Captain's many friends sympathize with him in his dis tressing trouble. Bunco Kelly, convicted ot the murder of George W. Sayres at Portland on the 26th of last September, was Satordav sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. He will be taken there today. When tho court passed sentence on him bo remarked : "Judze. I'd rather yon'd hang mo than that.' At Hillsboro Friday B. F. Dant, a vet eran of tbe civil war. about 50 years of age, and paralyzed in tho right side, sliot Mrs. John Mueller in the right hand, and Mrs. Manning, her daughter, in tho right arm, and then blew his brains oat. The refusal of Mrs. Manning to become Mrs. Dant is assigned as the cause of the deed. Adjutant General .Mitchell of tho Na tional Guard has made his report for 1B93 and 1S9K It chows the national guard of the stato consists of twenty-three companies of infantry t?0 troops cf cav alryjand one battery ot artillery, one en gineer corps, three hospital corps de tachments nd two bands. The returns show that for 1S95, 46,000 men are liable to military duty in the state. Rapport in Roseburg. Julian Rapport, tbe New York Tri bune's correspondent, afoot, around tbe world, reached Roseburg Saturday even ing, registering at the Van Houten. Rapport is enthusiastic in his praise of Oregon, asserting that in all his journey from New York to Halifax and across the continent he has seen no such coun try as this. Immigration literature while wildly distributed throughout the East fails lamentably to portray the country as it is and the advantages to accrue from a residence in its bounda ries. Rapport's itinerary hence inclades a visit to each and every telegraph station along the main line from Roseburg to San Francisco, and from across tbe Pa cific Asia and Europe and tbencc back across the Atlantic to New York. Trie Early Bird Fooled. A case of counting chickens before they are hatched is reported. As the party's name is familiar to our readers wo give tbe incident: It appears that Senator Dolph was anxious to hurry back to Washington es soon as he was re-elected, and requested the secretary of state to make out in advance his ceitificate of election and have it ready for signature and acknowledgment upon tho ballot be ing cast in the legislature. He had no doubt of being returned and bad his pri vate car, which is furnished him by the railroad company, all victualed and ready for the trip east. A Sudden Death. Sunday morning, after an illnessof but 21 hours, Mrs. Cbristabello Touisant, wife of Chas. Touisant, died at the fam ily residence at Melrose, of congestion of the lungs. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. She wa3 an es timable lady, and highly esteemed by all who knew her. T. K. Has just received a fine lot of costume j for the mask ball, February 14th ; also has completed his list of prizes, which can be seen in tbe window on Tuesday. CalLon T. K. and get your tickets and save the rush at the door. Supper at the banquet ball. T. K. Has ordered a large shipment of Wash borne musical goods direct from tho factory. - T. K. Keeps over forty different kinds of mdsical instruments constantly on hand for Over Fitly Vcar. Au Old and Well-Tried Kemcdy.-Mr. Win tlow'i Soothing Bjrup has been used lor over fifty years by millions ot mothers tor their children while teething, with perfect succcsi. It soothes tho child, softcua tho gams, allays ill pain, cures wind colic, and Is tho best remedy lor dlarrlicea. Is plc&tant to the taste. Bold by Druggists in every part of tho world. Twcnty-flvo cents a bottle. Its value Is Incal culable. He suro and aslc for Mrs. Wlnslow's Boothia g Byrup, and talus no other kind. THE SAHE OLD CH ESTNUT. There is no Chango in the Situation at Salem. ABidn from tho withdrawal of Con gressmun Horniiinn's name, there laa been no change in tho situation at Sa lem since our liit report. The vote to day was as follows: lblph 30, Haro 10, Williams 0. Lowell 10, Wcatherford 7, Lord C, absent 12. Following is the lesuU of the ballotts thin far cast for United Stales senator: 3 5 3 Sb- S 1 S a o ... .... KKto W W JU C O 13 IJ W 9 W W W W W IW '-'-' - - W W W W W W W t W W I. - w w w w- w ' ' ao w w r OOOC330DMOS-OCS003C0 cooiooouocsa.ooo5' IJOOCCCOOOiOOMlsyO OOr-IO soomooouosqu eooou UOOUOOQUOODUO.OOOi'il. UOOOgOOQOCOHOAOOOrci 13 C: ooaoo;!toosoaoocoo Lord, Lowell and Williams received all tho republican votc3 Friday, that were not cast for Dolph for United, States sen ator. Thero was a slight change in the situation when, to the surprise of all, Senator Alley arose and said: ."I an) authorized to withdraw the name of Hon. Bmger Hermann from this contest for the 6enatorship, and I voto for Stephen A Lowell." The youug man from Umatilla received tho solid voto of tho Eastern Oregon men, who are not Dolph men. except Patterson, of Grant, who voted for Lord. Senator Alley, who is Mr. Hermann's manager in this contest, will give no reasons for his action in with drawing Hermann's name. A Dolph man said today: "Alloy withdrew Hermann's name in tho interest of his brother-in-law, Harry It. Miller, who is a dark horse for wuator." Another raid: "Hermann will get there yet' Another Dolph man remarked: "That would sun me n i con in uenevo mat tue oppo sition aru in earnest and not merely moving Hermann to defeat Dolpb." The house has practically settled the clerkship evil by adopting a scale of prices far below last year. Mo3t of the clerks got only 3 a day, special clerks 5 and a few experts i7.C0 a day for a limi ted time. Tho house and senate have both minced pay of their chief clerks and assistants. While the bouse last session had four clerks at the speaker's desk at $10 a day and three at $".50 a day each. The state board of horticulture's bill met its Waterloo in the senate last week. This is the bill that was prepared and presented by the present board. It ap propriated $6,000 per annum for the maintenance of the board, gave its secretary $1,200 per annum, and pro posed to pay the members of the board 3 per day for the actual time employed, together with necessary expenses, etc. In former years tho stato appropriation for this board was $3,503 per annum. The lobby for the control of legblotion and appointments is about as large as at any period of any session in some years. This army is imperative in tho demand for retaining nil the old places cf profit provided for by past laws and creating several new ones. A large proportion of this army are voters who will go back to their people cursing the legislature fcr its extravagance but are perfectly willing to be its beneficiaries of the extravagance to tbe fullest possible extent. This is a queer world. Thus far thirteen bills have been passed by both housea and received the approval of the governor. Of these eight are sen; ate bills and five house bills. All but one, however, relate to town incorpora tion. That one appropriates money for tbe expenses of the present session. The bouse Saturday killed the bill to abolish railroad passes, and to reduce fares to three cents a mile in Oregon One of the reasons why there will be no radical legislation against railroads this session or for many sessions, can bo found in the fact that a lare part of Oregon has no railroads and that every locality needs and wants one, and the representatives ' of these localities do not propose to take any action that will distourape the build-' ing or extension of branches or main lines. A Talk With Hermann. j Washisotov, Feb. 8. Hermann 6aid today in reference to the withdrawal of bis namo from the senatorial contest, that ho hid never entered or authorized his name to be used, nor had he author ized a withdrawal. He had simply re mained aloof from the contest. In an in terview in the Washington Post today, he is quoted as follows : "Tho deadlock has now lasted for nearly threo weeks, and as the legislature must expire by constitutional limitation in about 18 dayp, it is not improbable that there will be no election. I hardly think, however, that tho republicans will allow the stato to co unrepresented in tho United States senate. I look for somo action between now and adjournment. I havo made my position very plain. I have stated that I would not become n candidate until it became very plain that thero was no possibIoN election of the caucus nominee, Senator Dolph. Sev eral of my friends have voted for mo and I havo been requested to ask them not to do so. Th is I do not feel at liberty to do. They havo tho right to voto for whom they please, but their action has not been at my reqqest. I do not know how tho struggle will end." Notice. All persona indebted to C. K. Hill of Roseburg aro nsked to call and pay on or before March 4, 1895. By so doing they will savo costo. This is tho last notice. C. K. Hai,. IIuclclcii'H Ariiicn Halve. Tho Best Salvo in the world for Cuts, Bruises, sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Foyer Sores, Tottor, Chapped Hands, Chillbains, Corns, and all skin Erup tions, and positively c'ures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed .to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. i'rico25 cents per box. For Balo at A. C. Marsters & Co. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. A license to wed has' been Issued to M. F. Rice and Miss Jessie Buell. William Simmons of Oregin Citv his boon visiting friends in this county. A dozen prairie cLIckeni have been turned looso in tho Waldo hills in Marion county. Asa Gurney brought in a fine lot of an pies this week which ho readily disposed ot at fair prices. Walter 8. Moss, formerly of Roseburc is now travelling as press representative of tho Calhoun Opera Co. Oall at Underwood & Co.'s furniture store, Oakland, nnd get prices of matting, picture frames, aud all kinds of furni ture. Ur. . W. Haynes writes the Plai.n- dealer that he will reopen his cilice for thepractiso of dentistry in Roseburg about March 1st. Easy on tho eyes, easy on the nose Consequently easy on tho nerves glasses fitted by Dr. Lowe. See him at once. Hotel Van Houten. Call on T. K. Richardson, and see the new Chickering and Hardman pianos Thoy aro gems of beauty, and in sweet ness ot tone are excellent. These pianos speak for themselves. They are onto their job at Niece's candy factory. If you know a good fining when you see it, try thoso fine refill candles. You don't have to pay any more for them than you do for stale canuies. Au instrumental solo by Winnie Lewellyn was inadvertently omitted in tue puDiistieu programme ot Hie musi- calo given at the residence of Mrs. W. T. Wright by her pupils on the evening of the 2d Inst. " Up to tho present time fifty-four new cases have been docket el for the march term of tho circuit court for Lane county. Quite a number of cases were continued from last term, which will make quite lengthy docket. lestcrday Mrs. F. R. Cotfraan left on a visit to relatives at Denver Colorado, During her absence Dr. CotTman can be lounn at nis oince, opposite the mxi office, during office hours, and at bis residence in tbe evening, by those wbo need his professional services. Dr. Lowe, the graduate optician of Mc Minnville, Ore., is now at Hotel Van Houten. Dr. Lowo has done some very effective work here in tho past three years in the way of fitting glasses. Ho will cheerfully refund money for all pre vious work that is not satisfactory Eyes tested free for glasses. Several copies of tbe Hawaiian Star, puunsnea at tionoium, nave been re . v ceived by parties in Roseburg from Father Noel, who is now in the islands for tho benefit of bis health. The Star appears to be tho official paper, and con tains a number cf proclamations by tbe president relative to the late uprising there. 'Twas A Grand Success. The entertainment given under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild of the Epls copal church at the opera houo Friday evening was one of the most enjoyable affairs that ever occurred in Rosburg ino exercises opened by tue singing of two choruses, sans by about 20 ladies and gentlemen. Of tbe two choruses sang the Anvil chorus received the roost commendation from the audience. Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Short of Wilbur and Mrs. Conover then gave voice each to a boIo, all of which were received witli much applause. Edward McKenzie then played a j iano solo in which he showed much taste as a musician. Recitations by Miss Bradley, Miss Ames, in which they displayed good elecutionary ability, was next in order. Then Mies Thomp son discoursed most excellent music on the violin, accompanied by Mrs. Flint on the piano. This was a splendid per formance and received the plaudits of all present. Then came the Angels Sere nade by Dollie Snyder and Millie Lan ders, two girls about 12 years of- age. It was performed to perfection. They were accompanied in tbe execution of this serenade by E. McKenzie on the piano and Miss Thompson on the violin. Now came a tableaux by seven ladies, Misses Lucy Stanton, Ella Boyd, Belle Willis, Winmo Bitzer, Iula Bradley, Carrie Kearney and Lena Kearney. This tab leaux was the great feature of (be eve ning, and elicited the highest encomiums of the large audience present. Tbe ex ercises closed with a grand supper and cames, and at the midnight hour all dis persed to their respective homes well pleased with the evening's entertainment and the best wishes for all those wbo participated in the joyful exercises of tho evening. Tho writer of tho above notes hopes be has not materially erred in pre senting the main features of tbe enter tainment. If ho has impute it to his ignorance and not to his want of desire to do all parties justice. Waging War on Gossips. Tho editor of the Collage Grove Echo- Leader aims tbe following bit of choice rhetoric at some of tho local gossips : "A few white-livered scrubs and lousy scabs may imagine it is smart to let their tongues wag too much about tho private and personal affairs of the editor of the Echo-Leader. Wo advise such to go slow aud learn to peddle, if they prefer not to see some things in cold type which arc, and have been done, right here, that would indicate to the public that some peoplu are uol just tho pinks they would like some folks to imagine. Shoes that fit, should be worn. The editor of the Echo-Loader is doing wonderful work for this grand country. Ho is attending to his own affaire, and is qui to ablo to do so without tho necessity of white-livered puppies trying to get into his soup dish. Their homo affairs require their undi vided attention. We may be quietly slumbering, but don't put on gloves to go for skunks. When wo want it w will seek for satisfaction in a manner that may jostle tho livers of some wretches. ' To Whom It nay Concern. In order to introduco our catalogue) of sheet music and music books, wo make this offer: To any person in Douglas county Bending us name, style, number and prico of piano or organ, bought of tho Wiley B. Allen Music Co., since July If, 1891, wo will pay $2 in sheet music and music books. T. K. ItlUIIAKDSOX, Roseburg, Or. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder Awiriled Cold Medal Midwinter FJr. Sn Frincluo. THE CITY LEGISLATURE. Doings of the City Dads at their Last fleeting. The board of trustees met Thursday evening, aud tr.uH.tcted the following business : O i calling the roll the follow ing members wore nrcsent: Trustees Wright, Strong aud Rico; Recorder Ziu- ier and Marshal Carroll, Trustees Shupo and Rapp being absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The committo on ways and means wore granted further time to report on the license' ordinance. On tho referred bill of W. S. Casebeer for $4.60, tho committo on current ex pense and accounts reported that $1.50 be allowed, as a warrant for 13.00 hud been drawn Novembnr 10. On the referred bill of the Rosaburg Water Co., for $250, for water rate to Jan. 1, 1895. the committee reported that tho bill was correct, and h warrant was ordered drawn. A petition from D. Clements, asking the privilege to moyo a house from the property owned by John Hunter to a lot owned by J. W. Strauge on the property adjacent to the property of Chas. Had- ley, was granted. The reports of the recorder and mar shal were read and accepted and ordered filed. Tho following bills were allowed : i Roseburg Electric Light Co., street lights $200 31 Rosebunr Electric l'trlit Cn.. citv hull... 1 9 ?n unorctiill, Woolley & McKenzie, hardware 9 00 P. Benedick, flag pole 4 00 F. W. Carroll, marshal's fees. ... 35 50 Claude Woodruff, flnshint? nenreni 75 Holyfield & Heald. lumber.... 30 14 J. K. Kennedy, labor 2 25 F. M. Zigler, recorder's fees 20 50 j. iv. iteeves, street ivoric l 50 Rescue H. & L. Co.. allowance In January, 189o 30 00 B . r. rage, street work 8 40 The bill of H. M. Martin for $6.07 was referred to the committee on current expense and accounts for investigation. Tho matter in regard to the contract with the Roseburg Water Co. was laid oyer until a full meeting of the board. There being no further business the meeting adjourned until Thursday even ing, Februarv 14th. Shall the Rich or Poor Rule? Shall the rich or poor rule? Lazarus was a beggar, the master a tramn. Dioc- one3 was a pauper, Socrates was a raendi- eant. Shall government be for the weak or strong? These are"momcntous ques tions. The appeal to every man in America who depends upon hh hands, bis skill, or his brains for honest sub sistance. Thoy appeal to Christianity and to civilization. They appeal to the manhood of the age, for we affirm, and our statement is founded upon the ex perience of history, and the tendency cf tbe times, that powers and forces are at work to undermine our free institutions, and to establish on tbe soil of liberty a plutocratic despotism, more absolute and tyranical tban that which crushed out ancient civilization, and over-ran the earth Avith the huns and vandals of destruction. As nations advance in civil ization, there has ever been a tendency to concentrate riches in the hands of a few, and as the idleclasses increase, these who produce least consumo the most. It is this injustice that led to the down fall of the great repnblic3of antiauitv. for if labor builds up a ccnotrv. labor alone can sustain it. Degrade labor and yon sap the foundation upon which labor rests. The vandalism which destroyed ancient civilization was the ripe fruit of labor degradation. The tendency of tbe times is to force American labor into the same degraded condition. Capital- ac cumulates, and capitalists become mil lionaires, dress in purple and fine linen and fare sumptuously every day, while the Lazaruses of labor are nut off with the crumbs which fall from the table of tbe rich. Patriotism dictates that the dignity of labor, and the nobility of citi zenship shall bo protected and main tained. But this sea.s not to be the tendency cf the times. Lego. Banker Corbett's Feast. Saturday evening the much-talked of and long-anticipated Corbett dinner was given in Portland. Although the mem bers of the entire legislature were invited and covers were laid for 100, there were but 39 persons present. Of this number about a dozen were invited guests. The dining-room was handsomely decorated with flags, pelms, flowers and empty chairs, says the Sun. Among those present were the follow ing gentlemen: IL. W. Corbett, Sena tors Steiwer, Simon McGinn. Beach. Gowan, Price; Representatives Moores, Long, Cardwell, Burleig.i, Smith of Clackamas county, Conn, Myers, Burke, Mintio, lonng, Davis, Paston, Hope, Daly, Blundell, Shutrum, Thompson. Seblbrede; Mr. Aver. County Judge Northup, J. C. Carson, Colonel C. F. Beebe. Adjutant-General R. W. Mitchell, ex-District Attorney Muir and Donald McKay. Senator Dolph was conspicu ous by his absence. One praiseworthy thing noticed at tho banquet was the total abstinence of many of the members from intoxicatiug drinks. A numb r of those present especially the populist contingent imbibed nothing stionger than water, although .champagne was flowing liko tho "rippling" walers of the nillamotto in a f ebruary freshet. Teachers Examination. Notice ii hereby given that for the purpose of making an examination of al persons who may offer themselves as candidates for teachers of tho schools of this county, the county school superin tendent thereof will hold a public exam ination at Roseburg, Or., in the court house, beginning at- 1 o'clock, p. 111., Wednesday, Feburarv 13th. 1S95 : also recommendations will bo issued for State certificates, and an examination held for all teachers who aro eligible to a Stato or Life diploma. Dated this the 31st ihiv of .binuarv. 1895. Jas. A. U.ndekwooI), Snpt. of Schools. Cure l'or llvntlacliu. As a remedy for nil forms of llendacho Electric Bitlers has proved to bo tho very best. It efloclH a permanent cure and the most drondnd hahtttuil nek head aches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afllictcd to procuro a botllo, nnd give this remedy a fair trial. In cases of habitiiul consumption Klectric Bitters cures by giving tho noded tono to tho bowoln, and few cases long resist the uso of this medicinu. Try it once. Largo bottles only Fifty cents at A. C. Marsters & Co.'s Drug Storo. V Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. 'Gov't Report J Royal ABSOLUTELY PURE CHINA'S DEPLORABLE CONDITION. The Japanese Army Is Simply Irre sistible. London, Feb. 7. A cablegram from Wei-Hai-Wei, dated February 5th. savs: Tho Chinese fleet has practically ceased to exist. The ironclad. Chen-Yuen and her sister ship, the Line-Yuen, have been sunk and tbe other vessels of the Chinese fleet are within the eraso of the Japanese. At daybreak on Sundav, the Japanese fleet opened fire on tbe LIu- Kung forts, which replied vigorously. The Irombardraent became terrific. The first Japanese division, including the flagship, directed its force against the eastern island batteries, while the eec- ond division shelled Fort Sehih. Thn Chinese fleets soon came to the assist ance of tho forts. The Ting-Yuen used her guns with good effect, but succeeded in diverting some ,of tho Japanese fire from the torts to herself. The Lii-Yuen, a smaller ship also fought well. There were many casual ties. Two Chinese gunboats also assisted but were not badly damaged. These four vessels fought desperately until dark, when firing ceased on both sides. Tbe Chinese forts, especially Fort Sehih, suffered immense damage. The Chinese fire, toward evening, indicated that the guns were disabled, and tbe gun ners were killed, that the amnnition was becoming scarce. The sea was running high on Sunday, but fearing that the Chinese wonld endeayor to escape, tbe Japanese fleet did not seek shelter, re maining to block the oxits from the har bor. During the night the Japanese learned, from a prisoner who had been captured ashore, that Admiral Ting, Chinese naval commander, had ordered tho captains of the various ships tore- mam in the side harbor even if the islands shoal 1 be captured, and en deavor to destroy tbe Japanese fleet. Every officer was ordered to remain at his post until tbe last, under pain of dis honor or death. Tbe bombardment was resumed todav. Sunday's operation being repeated. The fire from Fort Sehih continued weakly. The Chinese men of war were so repeat edly and badly hit that their guns were handled with difficulty and with lets spirit. Towards the close of the fight the Ting-Yuen and the Chen-Yuen were disabled. They gradually settled down and foundered amid the shots of tbe Japs both on land and sea. The other Chinese vessels were in distress. The dispatch concludes with the state ment that the Japanese are preparing to carry Liu-Kung by storm. The Chen Yuen and Ting-Yuen were built at tho Vulcan works, in Stetin, Germany. Fun With the Fruitgrowers. The meeting of the fruitgrowerj at Portland last week was not devoid of fun for the outsiders. It appears that Geo. W.Riddle of this county was probably un intentionly the cause of tbe trouble. It appears that Mr. Riddle is opposed to the present board of horticulture, and at the meeting Thurrday the subject was up for discussion. Professor Lake denounced in scathing terms the action of Mr. Riddle, who had sent copies of a letter to everv member in the Oregon legislature condemning the horticultural board and reouesting that it be abolished and instead thereof there be appointed a general commissioner for the entire state. The reading of the let ter caused considerable discord and dis sension among the members, who at that time became estremelv. personal. Tbe letter stated that Riddle did not know the members of the board in his victnity and did not know that commis sioners existed, and that he bad not de rived any benefit since J. D. Whitman of Medford "retired" in 1892. Mr. Whitman was not present, but his sin stated emphatically that the old man was not only in favor of retaining the present board, but had alsq written a let ter stating positively tbaf he did not favor abolishing the board. This state ment put S. A. Clarke in a very bad posi tion, and he proceeded to state hi3 side of the question in strong and forcible language. Mr. Riddle's letter also stated "that nine-tenths of tho fruitgrowers of Oregon were opposed to.the law under which the board is work!nt. nnrl tn tha commission itself." In regard to that statement Mavor Casev of AohlanrI aniH he thought the contrary was the case. "As far as 1 know," said he, "ten-ninths of the fruit-growers in Southern Oregon are in lavor ot giving the board more jiower." , Notice. Having madi; arrangements to go to Medford, parties haying clothing at the Excelsior Steam Dye Works will please call for them before February 15th. The Discovery Saved His I.tfe. Mr. G. Cailloutte, Druggist, Beavers villo, 111., says: "To Dr. King's New Discovery I owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physi cians for miles about, but of no avail and was given upland told I could not live. TTarini TDr Tv ino'a "Vote nic.rvow in mv store I sent for a bottle and began its uso ana ironi tiio brsl dose began to get bet ter.I and uftor using three bottles was no and about again. It is worth its weight iuirold. We won't keen store or house without it." Get a free trial at A. C. Marsters & Co.'s Drug Store. Awarded :ifjlie5t Honors World's FaK MOST PERFECT MADE, . i-M.vr Crspf Cream of Tartar Powiler. jni Amr..onia, Alum or any other sdu lultuai 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. mis W CREAM BAKING Baking Powder AGAIN IN THE SOUP. Cleveland's ;Bond Bill Defeated In the House WA8iii.NaTON, Feb. 7. The last hope of financial legislation fcr the relief of the treasury at the present session of congress went by the board wLcn the house, by a vote of 124 to 161, rejected tlio .ifminintnllAn'. Ull 4 ll - . ...itj.i n 1 1 1 1 ,1, i .iinri7i an issue of $500,000,000 of bonds. This bill was beaten before it reached its last parliamentary stage. This re sult was reached after three days of speeches, and, at times, heated debate, and at the end of a seven hours session, from 11 a. ra. till 3:30 p. m. today. When the bill with pending substitutes, was reDorted to the house from tho com mittee of the whole the amendments were offered in rapid succession, most of which were voted down as fast as they were offered. Many of them were de signed to load down the bill and the votes thereon were in no sense test votes. The Bell amendment, for instance, to make the bonds payable in gold or silver, was defeatod by a decisive vote of 76 to 100, while the bill was defeated by 134 to 161. Both tLe Reed and Cox substitutes with amendments thereto, were rejected after the bill was reported to the house. The Reed substitute, anthorfifn w-'"O wuw issue of coin bonds for the replenishment of the gold reserve and indebtedness and to defray tbe deficiency in the revenues, was lost 109 to 187- It was a party vote. When the question came up for third reading and engrossment of the bill the whole opposition centeredupon it while the vote was being taken, which resulted in the refusal of tbe housj to order a third reading, the interest centering in the voto ofReed. He sat quietly in his seat during roll call, and did not 'answer to his name, but on the second call he voted for the bill. As soon as the result was announced Reed attempted to make an explanation of the attitude of himself and those of his colleagues who had voted for the bill, bat objections were made. He after wards explained, however, that he had submitted a propositionhis own substi tute) which he considered would meet the situation, fhe democrats had re jected this and then he and many of hia colleagues, although opposed to certain features of the bill, had voted for it in the hope it would pass and bo amended in the senate. Springer then moved to reconsider the vote by which the third readirg was re fused, but this motion was laid -on the table by a ote of 135 to 123. and tha bill was killed, pafliamentarily speaking. Au analysis of tho vote- shows forty-, two republicans and uinety-lwo demo crats voted for the bill, and fifty-six re- paniicans an-J nmety-feight democrats and seven populists voted sminst ?r Hermann and Ellis voted againt tha bill. Sam Clark's Death. There is a bitter contest in Drrwrpsa in Oakland, Cal.. over the burial of Engi neer Sam -Clark, who went down with his engine during the great railroad strike. Sam Clark wa3 the engineer who in the face of threat" and warnings pulled i 1 1 jtt ursl Penger train out of Sacra- tue first mento on Jn llth la3t whel e- strike was at its height. He went to his daath in the terrible wreck when his engine plunged off the trestle. It waa stated in the Superior court iu Oakland Wednes day that the funeral expanses of tbe brave engineer have never been paid, and there is now an unseemly co ntest on hand among those wh tui-'ht have avoided a scandal in open court. When Sam Clark was so suddenly gent to his death there was general sorrow for him throughout the coast. The railroad people announced that they stood ready to do anything within reason towards the burial of the engineer. Many people even went so far as. to raise subscriptions for a monument in order that the grave of the dead hero might ba appropriately marked as that of a nun who had done his dnty in the fce of great danger. The deceased w.w given a big funeril at Sacramento. Bus pior S iro CUrk is now almost forgotten in many places and his funeral expenses have never been paid. This is tho cause of tho coute.-tt, in court, and charges of misappropriation of funds for his burial are freely made. Tlie Cbarcbcs. Baiust CncBcu corner of Lane and Res streets. Sunday Service: Trvachlns. U a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Young People's Union. 6:3) run.: Mrs. G. 2 Anncs, rreidcut; Sunday School, 10 c m.; Jcmes Chamberlain, Superintendent Prayer Mcctins, Thursday evenins at 7:30. Rev. G. X. Assks, Pastor. Residence, So. Ml Main Street. Methodist CiiCKCii-conier ol Main anil Lane streets. Sunday Service; Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; Dr. James Ban-, Superintendent; Class Meeting at close ot the momlnK service; EpworUi League 6:30 p. ra. Clare nume, President. Ptayer Meet lug, Thursday, at 7:30 p. m. 5. S. Bcckxks, D. D.,' l-astor. Parsonage, corner Main and Lane. PrtKsnTTERtA.s CuCKCit-corncr or Cass and Rose streets. Sunday Service: Puplic worship, 11 a.in. and 7S3 p. m.; Sabbath School. 10 n, m.; Y. P. S. C. E., 7 ik in. Prayer Meeting, Wednes day, 7:30 p. ra. R. B. Dilworth, Pastor. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder Forty Years the Standard. Notice. To Policy Holders. The Northwest Fire and Marine Insurance Company navmg gone into the hands of a receiver, the Board of Directors have made favora ble arrangements with the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for the protection of its policy holders. Call on Claude B. Cannon, Agent, and bring your poli cies for exchange ,