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THE PLAINDEALER UiOID ETEBT TBDRSOAT BT THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING COMPANY W. K. BENJAMIN, C. ,Y. BENJANIN, .Editor Manager. Subscription Hates: One Year payabls lu adrance Months, " oo xee SO Months, " 1S95. H7f.ir ROSEBVRG NEEDS. Tho man wbo travels with his ejes andears open, or reads with care and attention tho growth and de velopment of a city or county, never fails to perceive the coarse which leads to it. It is a fact patent to every observer of a country's devel opment that its manufacturing in dustries aro the life and soul of very prosperous community. The reason of it is as apparent to on ob servant person as the fact of its ex istence is palpable. Tho fructifying rains of heaven falling upon a level plain render the ground miry. But cut a chanel to conduct the excesi of water off the plain and tho land so drained be comes the' most productive of life sustaining products. So too, labor in abundance on any one plain of activity, becomes com paratively fruitless, until some chan nel is found to convey it to other lines of usefulness. Man's desires have increased to such an exteut by natural -levelupment that his wants have kept pace with his desires, and he is reaching out for their gratifi cation. These newly awakened de sires can only bo gratified by new creations. His creature comforts thus brought into demand, can only be supplied by the manufacture of such articles of use as the inventive genius of man has produced for that pur pose; such as more ornamental as well as needed dwelings, the various kinds of furniture, 'the tools with which all these are wrought, the clothing he wears, the food he eats, the trnaments with whicn he adorns himself and loved ones; all combine to enhance his pleasure, enjoyments and happiness as a rational being. The construction of all these en numerated articles of use, has called into operation special industries for their manufacture. These manu factories increase as demands for the production of thn material out of which these articles of use are made. On the one side, man's labor to pro dnce the raw material, has become extended, for which, in turn, he re ceives a greater amount of creature comforts, and, on the other aide, gives employment to his fellow man who produces these desirable things in exchange for the articles of food they need, thus mutually aiding e2eh other. These work together for the upbuilding of the thopsand and one activities of enlightened so ciety. Without manufacturing industries in a city, its growth is stunted. Just in the proportion to the manufactur ing interests of a country, town or city, just in that proportion do they prosper. Xo wholly agricultural country prospers as do those where the manufactories abound. Look at the Xew England states for example. With a rigid climate and a eterrile soil, but with extensive manufactories that section is the most wealthy, wniie tee western states, with a milder climate and better soil, are comparatively poor. Douglas county has manufacturing facilities, unlimited water power, raw material in abundance for almost every needed article of human use, and a climate and soil far better than New England. To become the lead ing and most prosperous section of the T7nion,only neds the development of manufactories. Boseburg, to become one of the finest and most definable places of abode, needs to build up manufactories of lumber, furniture, agricultural implements, wool, leather, eta, etc. There is grand future for Boseburg. will begin the glorious work? Who Tb TJnitfid States, this country of ours, can endure financial disasters and economic convulsions. It may stagger and reel like a drnnken man, bnt it will recover and go on in its grand career of material prosperity, ior us recuperative powers is to great and the springs that feed the streams of prosperity, are so full that they can never dry. Our moun tains will yield their stores of prec ious and useful metals; our prairies and fields will have their seed times and harvest. Our commerce will ex i 3 nr. lena. irs are impregnate to as saults from without. Bat, when the moral sense of the people becomes contaminated and poisoned, when jeal ousy of the prosperous becomes a political weapon in the hands of the aemagogue; wnen me ngniB ot in dividuals, no matter how high nor how lotv, are subject to assaults from the less prosperous; when socialistic theories are encouraged then indeed are we in peril, for our foes are then within the gates. It is a shame, that iu this country of onrp. where all the paths 1o auccuos aro open and free to very citizen, I but the Hticcessful should be the prey to the unsuc cessful, and that there should be men clothed with authority who will become the tools of socialistic theories. Of such, all well meaning citizens should be on their guard, and labor to prevent the evils at tendent thereon. Subscribe for the Plaindealer. LINCOLN SEEKING LODQINQS. Seventeen Dollars for Bed Furnish ings More Than He Could Pay. Joshua Fry Speed of Kentucky was one of Abraham Lincoln's closest friends. Mr. Speed died In 1SB2. At llio time when ho made Lincoln's aciuaintauce ho did not live in Springfield, nor had ho yet boon admitted to tho bar. He was studying law, however, at his humble home on the banks of the Sangamon from booka borrowed from John T. Stu art, who was afterwards his partner. "It was in the spring of 1837," said Mr. Speed to me once," and on the very day that he obtained his liconeo that our intimate acquaintance began. Ho had ridden into town on a borrowed horse, with no earthly property save a pair of saddlebags containing a few clothes. "I was a merchant at Sptingfield, and kept a large country store, embracing dry goods, groceries, hardware, books, medicines, bedclothes, mattresses, in fact everything that tho country needed. Lincoln came into the store with his saddlebags on his arm. He said he wanted to buy the furniture for a single bed. "The mattress, blankets, sheets, cov erlet and pillow, according to the figures made by me would cost f 17. Ho said that perhaps wai cheap enough, bat small as the price was he was unable to pay for it. But if I would credit him till Christmas, and his experiment as a law yer was a success, ho would pay then, Baying, in the saddest tone, 'If I fail in this, I do not know that I can ever pay you.' As I looked up at him I thought then, and I think now, that I never saw a sadder face. "I said to him: 'You eeeui o be so much grieved at contracting so small a debt, I think I can suggest a plan by which you can avoid tho debt and at the same time attain your end. 1 have a lance room with a double bed upstair1, which you are very welcome to ahare with me!' "Where is your room?" said he. " 'Up stairs,' eaid I, pointing toa pair of winding stairs which lead from the store to my room. "He tool his saddlebags on his arm, went up stairs, set them down on the door and came down with the most changed expression of countenance. Beaming with pleasure he exclaimed : " 'Well, Speed, I am moved !' " At that time -Mr. Ian coin was - years old, "'a lawyer without a client, no money, and all his earthly wealth con sisting of the clothes he wore and the contents of the saddlebags. "As a lawyer," continued Mr. -Speed, after his first year he was acknowl edged among the best in the state. His analytical powers were marvelous. He always resolved every question into its primarv element anu cave up everv point on his own side that did not seem invulnerable. "One would think, to hear him argue a case in the court, he was giving his case away. He would concede point after point to his adversary until it wotua seem tiis case was conceit eu en tirely awav. But he would alwavs re serve a point upon which he claimed decision in his tavor, ana his conces sion magnified the strength of his claim. He rarely faild in gaining his cases in court." John Gilmer Speed. Bicycles. une thousand dollars invested in Crescent Bicycles direct from the West ern Wheel Works of Chicago, eight wheels were sold and all aro giving the best satisfaction. This factory is turning out 300 bicycles per day and are 1,000 short on Coast orders. They aro fur nishing us with four wheels per week until they get caught up with their orders. In 1EIH this factory turned out 50,000 wheels. Since then they have in creased their capacity to 75,000. They belong to no trust or combine. They ship no wheels to any one on consign ment. All wheels are sold outright be fore they leave the factory. The Crescent wheels need no recommendation. They sell on their merits and are fully war ranted for twelve months. Call and see our Gent's Special, 25 pounds, price 50; Crescent "o. 1, 23 pounds, 75; Ladies' Crescent No. 5, 24 pounds, 50; Ladies' No. 4, 22 pounda , $75. Cash or on in stallment. CaBXT & RlCHABDSON. Board of EquallzatlonNotlcc. Notice ia hereby given that the Board of Equalization of Douglas county, Ore gon, will meet in the office of the county court, of said county, in the court house in the city of Boseburg, Oregon, oa Mon day, the 26th day of August, 1605, and will continue in section until Saturday, August 31, 1695, to publicly examine the assessment rolls and correct all errors in valuation, description or qualities ol land, lots or other property. Now, therefore, all parties who may be ag grieved by reason of valuation, descrip tion, or oinerwise. as to their assess ment, will take notice of the meeting of said Board of Equalization at said time and place and make due complaint to said Board of Equaliza tion, otherwise their assessment will stand as made by the Assessor. J. A. Sterling, Assessor for Douglas county. Notice. Sealed bids will be received at the county clerk's office up to September 4th, atl p. m.,fortberunningandkeepingin repair what is known as the Lone Rock Ferry on the North Uinpqua river, near Glide, for tho term of three years from October 1st, 1895. The boat and rope now used furnished by the county, In case the present outfit should be lost or accident occur, and in such case the contractor to replace articles furnished by county. Bond and agreement similar to other ferry contracts now on file at the clerk's office. A. F. Stearns, County Judge. We Don't Boast but our patrons do say that tbo quality of our goods and the accommodating service at tho Square Deal Store is bo yond all competition. Our prices are always low, and now is the time to pur chase ere the expected rise in tho price of goods comes around. The Square Deal store is receivim; weekly, large ad ditions to the stock on hand elected ex expressly for this market. We buy with cash and therefore can sell at a lower margin of profit than be who buys on credit and has interest to pay. Call to morrow, call every day in tho week and examine our goods.; TOLD BEAST WHIMS. FIERCE ANIMALS OF THE FOREST WHO HAVE PREJUDICES. Wolves, Panther nml Hear Scnxltlvo About Fur Overcoat An Accel Sutlhun County Hunter Tell Somo Kxpcrlencea Illustrating This Queer Fact. "A benr or n panther can't stand tho light of n wolfskin or n coonskin over coat," said an aged hunter of Sullivan county, "and both nlsodisliko tho looks of tin overcoat mnclo of buffalo skin. They bocoiuo enraged when they soo n huutor otriding through tho woods with n fur coat on. Thoy will start for him tho instant thoy get sight of him, and nuless ho stops thoin with n rifle ball or a chargo of buckshot thoy will invaria bly tacklo him. A wolf or even a paok of them will always turn tail and run away from a hunter that wears a wolf- skin coat, but they will chnso a man who wears n coat of any other kind of fur and will attack him if thoy get a chance. Iu tho winters early in tho for ties I hunted panthers, wolves and boars, killing a deer onco in awhile for n change. When tho weather was bittor cold, I wore n cooiiskin overcoat until a panther ruined it, and hero is what is left of it I killed au oven dozon of panthers and a scoro of wolves whilo wearing that coat. It was in January, 1644, that I had to stop wearing it. Onovery cold morning I put on my suowshocs and started for tho head of Kitchen's creek to hunt panthers and wolves. Tho snow was thrco feet deep in tho woods, and tho wolves and panthers wero slaughtering tho deer at a frightful rata In a spruco ravmo to tho right of tho creek I saw a movement in an ever green treo and raised my riflo for what I thought might bo a panther. I hadn't been standing n minuto when I heard a twig snap back of mo, and beforo I could turn half way round something struck my back and drovo mo forward on my hands and knees. Of conrsol instantly realized that a pauther had landed on my back. It stuck its claws into my shoulders and began to kick with its hind feet, marline and tearing at tho counskin with its teeth. I know in a second that tho only thing for mo to do was to throw mysolf back ward, and this I did at once, burying the panther in tho snow beneath me. The pauther then started to scream, but tho snow and my weight kept it from making much noise. It continued to claw great rents in tho coonskiu coat until I stabbed it three times in the side, when it stopped kicking and began to gasp. I know that tho point of tho knife had touched a vital spot, so I lay still till the panther stretched ont dead. Then I got up and pulled tho beast out of tho snow by the tail. I'd hardly dropped it on the surfaco than there was another movement in tho overgreeu tree. "This timo I spied a pair of eyes on a limb about 15 feet abovo tho snow and blazed away at them. A panther tumbled out, began to pitch and dive in the snow, soon turning up its toes. Then I pulled off tho overcoat and discovered that the panther had ruined it The claws hadn't touched my flesh, though, for I were three thicknesses of deerskin and two of wool under tho overcoat On that trip of threo days I got five pan thers and four wolves. "The samo winter I surprised a pack of wolves that had cornered three deer in a pen up in the Mehoopany country. I had on a wolfskin coat, and tho wolves legged it out of the pen the moment thoy got sight of mo. I pulled off tho coat and put it behind a tree, and tbo wolves, when they stopped to look back, acted as If they had been scared by a false alarm. When they saw that tho over coat wasn't in sight, they didn't care any mote for me than for a sapling. Thoy immediately returned to tho deer pen as bold as you please, and I shot tho wholo five as fast as I could load and fire. "One winter Joel Wright, who used to hunt and trap all tho way from tho Lioyalsock to tho Mehoopany, rolled up his coon skin overcoat and placed it on a log in tho woods till ho could go-over a knoll and look at ono of bis traps. When ho got to tho top of tho knoll cn his way back, ho heard a bear bellow ing down in tho hollow, as if it was challenging another bear to fight with him. In a minute Joel caught sight of the noisy bear, but couldn't mako out where tho other ono was. Tho challen ger was slouching toward tho log on which the coonaian overcoat lay in a bunch, and Joel made up his mind that the bear bad got scent of tho coat and was about to tacklo it "Joel had a better fur coat at home. and he didn't caro much what tho bear did with tho ono on tho log. Anyhow ho was going to watch tho bear, and, if he got tho better of tho coat, all right. He could see that the fellow was angry beforo ho got within ten rods of the log. Rushing up to tho log, tho boar seized tho overcoat in his paws and began to squeeze and shake it as if it was a thing of llf o that he held an old grudge against Joel tramped down tho knoll then to seo all the fun at short range, and pretty soon the bear gavo tho coat a dreadful hug, let out a yell, fell over backward and went to sprawling and rolling in the snow. Jcel knew what tho troublo was, but he didn't say a word. The bear'd bad his own way, and ho was as dead as a flint when Joel got to him. Joel's hunting kuifo was in a pocket of the overcoat, and tho point of it had pierced tho heart of tho angry animal when ho bugged tho coat to his breast in a fit of rage." Scranton Letter in New York Sun. Not Dowdy. Little 3Iis3 Mugg(proudly) My papa Is going to buy mo a bicycle. Little Miss Fieckles (loftily) I'vo had ono for a year. Little Miss Mugg (disdainfully) Huh! I wouldn't bo seen riding a last year's bicycle. Good News. A Houshold Treasurer. D. W. Fuller, of Canajobarie, N; Y., says that he always keeps Dr. King's New Diecovery in tho bouse and his family has always found tho very be6t results follow its use ; that ho would not be without it, if procurable. G. A. Dyke man, Druggist, Catskill, N, V., says that Dr. King's New Discovery is undoubt edly tho best Cough remedy; that bo has used it in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to do all that is claimed for it. Why not try a remedy so long tried and tested. Trial bottles freo at A. C. Marsters & Co.'h Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and $1.00. Treasurer's Notice. Notice Is hereby given to all persons holding IJouglas county warrants, in dorsed prior to October 1, 18'Jl, to pre sent tho samo at tho treasurer's oilico iu tho court houso for payment, as interest will ceaBO thereon alter 1 ho date of this notice. Dated this 8th day of July, A. D, 1893, at Rosoburg, Douglas county, Ore gon. Wm. A. FitATEit, County Treasurer. A reliable dealer, II. C. Stanton. his is the Place to Buy Groceries. i C. W. PRKS & M. JOSEPHSON'S New York ROSEBURG, THE THIRD BK00K5IDE. The IIOWC Jbivm, east of town, has been plat ted and is now on the market in Lots and Blocks containing 3, 20, 30, and 40 acres, ranging in price from $25 to $100 per acre. Any one wanting a fruit, vegetable or chicken farm or a suburban home can now be accommodated on easy terms. All lots sold in First than doubled in value. The the future. More fortunes are made m lands near a grow ing town or city than any other way. Sieze the oppor tumty. For information or Estate Office, or on G- T. Alexander & Strong THE POPULAR HOME FURNISHERS.... and 325 Jackson St Bet. Oak and Washington. 11 r rj T I n T" T V V il L. 1 I il I Jd A Large end Elegant Line ol We call the attention of friends to our beauti ful stock of Our Stock is Unexcelled by Any House South of Portlaud. ALEXANDER & STRONG ROSEBURG, ORKCON. The Celebrated Eoseburg Beer, ALE AND PORTER. All Orders either at Home or Abroad, by Railroad or otherwise, Promptly Attended to. 1 A full aud complete assortment of all goods usually kept in a first class grocery. Everything offered for sale isfresh; and sold at very reasonable prices. We have a very choice stock of canned goods, including both fruits and vegetables, to which we invite your special attention. Our line of Olives, Gherkins, Pick els, Sauces, etc., is also complete. We carry the largest stock of to baccos in Southern Oregon. 6 CO., Grocers. Cash Store, OREGON. ADDITION Brookside addition have more prospect is much better for conveyance, call at ony Rea! BELDEN, Propr. Largest and But Assortment erer Ik brought to Southern Oregon, and I CARPETS. our Easy Rockers Bed Room Sets Parlor and Dining Chairs Rtigs and Carpets And all Household Articles NO TROUBLE TO SHOW QOODS. THE POPULAR HOME FURNISHERS RESERVED FOR NEW GOODS The Davis. Ambler Merre LIMBER Lodjc Timber a Specialty. CtM MANUFACTURERS OP, AND FIR AND CEDAR LUMBER. coaiis'jcocK, CENTRAL HOTEL ! Board Lodging $3,5 per Week. MEALS, 15c. BEDS, 15c. The Roseburg Laundry, zox Maiu street, opp. CTD OT-TTCQ At Reasonable Prices. J. BITZER,. Proprietor of The City Meat Market, And Dealer ia PRIME BACON, HAMS, LARD, AND FRE5H .MEATS OF ALL KINDS. Orders taVen and Delivered Free to any part ol the City. I9ieiHieilHCeiSHI9ICICH0SSBICISIl HEADQUARTERS TpE MITdpELL, lM$ CO. A FULL LLNE OF Plows, Harrows, AND HARVESTING MACHINERY. BEAN SPSAY PUrtPS ARE THE BEST. WAUKEGAN BARB WIRE. AT LUMBER YARD KEAR DEPOT. MYLIE PILKINGTON, Sueccteor to General Blacksmithing M9 SEOJRSKSHOKXA'C. TROTTING AND RUNNING PLATES A SPECIALTY, REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS PROMPTLY DONE. Shop oti Corner Washington and Kane Sts., Roseburjf. BOGARD Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. AH Work Warranted and Cheaper than the Cheapest. BOWEN & ESTABRO OK, Blacksmiths and Machinists Stephen Street, between Oak and Cass, MacUIue work a Specialty ROSEBVRG. OR. JUST ARRIVED. Write for Prices. P MY DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OP Hotel Van xioutcn. A 1. 1. WORK GUARANTEED. riancK cc bktan, Kropneiors. Poultry, Fish anil Game, In Season. Roseburg, Or. Wagons & Buggies HUNTER & HUME G. V. NOAH.) & RAATHS MRS. Iff. BOYD, DEALER IK CHOICE- Family Groceries, DISHES, Books and Children's Toys. A FULL LINE OF- Fruito, Nuts, French Candies, Confectionery Canned Goods, Coffees, Teas, Etc IMPORTED KEY WEST CIQAKS. CII0ICE BRANDS OF CIGAKS WOODWARD THE ROSEBURG Does Up ALL COMPETITORS! We are always in the Lead, and mean to keep there. The Golden Harvest ia upon as, and farm era are smiling became Woodward loorfs to their interest. BUGGY 1IARNES3 Full Trimmed TEAM HARNESS These are all Leather and Warranted. SADDLES At Reduced Prices. Consult your parse and be sure and se Woodward before buying. W. 6. WOODWARD EAST AND SOUTH VIA THE SHASTA ROUTE OF THE Southern Pacific Co. Eiprca trains learc Portland daily. booth I North 8:50 r.x. 525 A.M. Lv. - Portland - Ar. Lv. - Roseburg - Lv. Ar. - San Francisco Lv. 8:10 a. x. 11:10 r. x. 6:00 r.x. 10:45 a. x. Above trains stnn at Kjwt Portland, rirpt-nn City, Woodbum, Salem, Turner, Marlon, Jeffer son, Albanr, Albany Junction, Tangent; Sbcdds, Habcy, Harrisbur?, Junction City, Irrln?. Eueene, Creswell, Drain, and all stations from Eoseourg to Ashland inclusive Uocburg Mali Daily. 8:30A. x.lLv. 5SM p. X. Ar. - Portland Roseburz Ar. Lv. 1 4:10 r. ! 8:00 A. .Salem Passcnser Dally. 4r.x. Lv. 6:15 P. x. I Ar. Portland -Salem Ar. Lv. 10U5 A. X. 8X0 A. M DINING CAMS ON OCDEV HOTJTE. Pullman Buffet Sleepers ANU SECOND-CLASS SJLKEl'IM; CAItS Attached to all Through Trains. West Side Division. Uctween Portland and Corralll. Mall train daily (except Sunday). 7:30 a. x. Lv. Ar. - Portland - - Corvallis - Ar. Lv. 5:40 r.x 10 r.x 12:15 r.x. At Albanr and Corvallis connect with trains ol Oregon Central & Eastern railroad. Express train dally (except Sunday). 4:1") r. x. I Lv. 7:25 r. x. I Ar. - Portland - McMinville Ar. Lv. anSA.x. 5x0 A. x. Throusli Tickets to all Points in llie Eastern states, Canada and Europe can be obtained at low eat ratea lroia George Estcs, Agent Iloseburg. B. KOEHLER, E. P. ROGERS, Manager. Asst. (i. t . & rasa. Agcn PORTLAUD OREGON. FR01I TERIILN'AL OR INTERIOR P0IXT8 jHljORTHERr.) Pacific) is the Line to Tate To all Points East and Sonth. It is the DIKING CAR ROUTE. Itruns through VESTIBOLED TRAINS EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR to 8T. PAUL and CHICAGO (h'O CHANGE or CABS) Composed ol Dining Cars Unsurpassed. Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers, 01 Latest Equipment. TOUIUST SLEEPING CAUS Best that can be constructed and in which accommodations are both FREE and FURNISHED to holders ol First or Second-class Tickets, and EliEGAVT BAY COUCHES A Continuous Line connecting with All Lines, affording Direct and Uninterrupted Service. Pullman Sleeper reservations can be -secured in advance through any agent ol the road. THROUGH TICKETS To and from, all Points in America, England and Europe can be purchased at any Ticket Office of this Company. Full information concerning rates, time ot trains, routes and other details turnished on application to any agent, or A. D. CUAKLTON, Assistant General Passenger Agent, No. 121 First St. cor. Washington. PORTLAND, OREGON. TO THE UNFORTUNATE. Dr. Gibbon's DISPENSARY. JTJMJwrrsx., U-J comer of Com mercial. San Francisco, Cal.. Established in 1S54. for the treatment of Sexual and Seminal Diseases, such as uon orrhea, Gleet, Strict ure, Stfihili3,ln allltg forms, Seminal Weak ness, Jmpotency, and Lost Manhood perma nently cured. Tho sick and afflicted should not fall to call upon him. The Doctor has traveled extensively in Europe, and inspected thoroughly the various hospitals there, obtaining a great deal of valuable information, which he is com petent to impart to those In need of his services. The Doctor cures when others faiL Try him. DR. GIBBON will make no charge unless he ef fects a cure. Persons at a distance CURED AT HOME. All communications strictly confiden ial. AH letters answered in plain envelopes. Charges reasonable. CaU or write. Address DR. J. F. GIBBON. Box 1857. San Francisco. Cal Mineral, Railroad. Aricultural. H- C POTTER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 1106 G St.. N. Vf. Washington, D. C. For many years in the General Land Office. Examiner of Contests, Mineral vs. Mineral vs Railroad and Agricultural claims, and Late Chief of the Minora JDivIMon. Correspondence itcd.