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THE PLAINDEALER, Published Daily, except Sunday. W. K. ItKN'J AMIS.... C. Y. 11KNJAMIN..... Editor. ..-.Manager. HutiHcrlptlou KUtCH. On Year, by nialL-............M Six Months, " . . Three Months " Ono Month ' .. Per Week, delivered by Carrier........ ....f3 CO 1 10 75 25 ...... 10 The Wcclily rialuclunlcr. One Year 11 00 Six Months 100 Thre Months . M OCTOBER 23. l&tt. Half a Century. "Fifty years ago, Portland contained only two log cabins and they of most primitive architecture, with nothing but mother earth for a floor," said Captain J. II. HcMillcn, an old settler there from 'Wayne, Dupage county, Illinois, where wo well remember the Captain and his family. Ilia house was the wiling place for Wayne for years, both before and after he left for the far west, then a howling wilderness, in which Ravage tribes of Indians roamed in un disputed control from the western shores of the Mississippi river to the dashing foam of tho Pacific Ocean. How marked the change within half a century. Where stood the primeval forest in all its grandeur, now is seen populous cities, -villages and farms. Where then flowed in silent beauty the placid waters of masnificent rivers, disturbed by naught but the paddle of a native in his canoe ; now is seen the magnificent steamer moving liko a floating palace. How changed the scene. It lias been transformed as if by magic. Fifty years ago the tide of empire took its westward course from the seething cauldron of restless life in the Orient and flowed toward tne Occident. It pressed onward, not ceasing or pausing on it de termined move westward. Mountain barriers and savage opposition seemed to interpose no serious impediment. On, on, on, the stream of human life pressed, over streams, arid plains, moun tains and desert, with resistless force, till the surge of the Pacific ocean stopped their course. It then began to spread out like the the delta of a mighty river. Then began the transformation of the scene. Quietly, silently, steadily, yet persist ently, the latent forces of an Anglo American race began the construction of a new empire, based upon principles of liberty, justice and right, as broad as human needs and as liberal as fraternity ia extensivo in its aspirations. In its transit here it eliminated many of its effete ondities, as a Eerpent sloughs its skin and left the new body purer. It Is Not Old Age. It is claimed by a large numlcr of peoplothat this earth has readied its per fection and must soon pass away. Many aro living in constant expectation that it may die of old ago at any mo ment; others have some particular time set for its demise. That the earth, like all it contains, will ripen and decay wo have no doubt; but before it dies from old age, every thing that lives npon it must pass away ; for eo long as tho earth continues to support life it is not going to die of old age; what may happen to it in the way if accidents no ono knows. The earth, like humanity, is continu ally unfolding; thus all its products and conditions are changing, and the death (change) that is felt so generally through out tho earth is not the death of the earth itself, but it is the Death of the Old Order of things. The breaking up of the Idols that mankind have so long worshiped, is like taking their means of existence from them entirely. But it is only their Idols that are passing away, to giro place to tho Real. They pass away, just as humanity have progressed beyond the worship of wooden Gods; the earth itself is developing new beauties; it has not begun to give out all that it contains, Lucy A. Mallory, in Advance Thought. Professor Adams, the child-beater of the Stephens school of East Portland, has hail a trial on the legality of his right to cowhide ref ractory pupils and has been acquitted, on the grounds of maintaining discipline in the schools. A refractory child. must be unmercifully ljcatcn with a cowhide to maintain dis cipline, but a teacher who cannot govern his own'temper mayjgivc vent to his anger and escape scott free, all fordisci pline. A teacher who cannot govern his school without tho use of n rawhide is unfit to teach in our public schools. Moderate corporal punishment may bo solutary at times, but tho uso of a raw hide should never bo tdlerated. OLALLA. Wo learn from Henry Bushnell that his mother, of whom wo mndo mention in tho Plaindealeu as being very sick, is thought to bo slowly improving. William Coats of Ten Milo was in Olalhi yesterday looking much im proved in health. Mr. Coats has suf fered untold pain with his hands this fall, and it was thought by some that he would lose some of his lingers, from tho effects of having them pricked by Xapa thistle while feeding n thresh ing machine. JoeBicois visiting his sister, Mrs. William Morton. Jinunie and May Kester have gone to Uoseburg to go to school, and Miss Bes sie is also expecting to soon take up her alxxle in Uoseburg. G. M. Uose and his daughter, Mrs. T. C. Stewart, will stop for tho present with C. L. Kester. Geo. W. Davis has just como down from his farm above the Measle ranch, where ho has been clearing up land. Some miscreant applied a match to a dead tree top lying contiguous to the field fence on Asher Marks' farm last Thursday and burned several rails, and had it not been discovered by G . M. Uose and your correspondent it would undobtedly have destroyed that string of fence. Mr. Jonas Smith of Camas valley is visiting at Professor Morton's. Allen. School will close next Friday. Miss Macic Walsh has commenced school in Ten Mile. The Browntown boys are expected home the first of December with their pockets full of money. T. W. Newland is still working on his house. W. R.JWclls will leave for Browntown in about a week, to help in the mines at that place. Proi. W. Martin was over from Kiddle last week. Thos. Xevens has returned from Coos county. Miss Lucy Byron made a business to business trip to Brockway last Satur day. Thkee School novs. Resolutions of Condolence. To the W. M., Wardens and brethren of Laurel Lodge No. 13 A. F. and A. M. We, your committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions on tho death of our brother Nathaniel Perkins Bunnell, would respectfully report the following: Whereas, By the translation of our beloved brother, from tho toils, sorrows and labors as an operative mason, to perpetual enjoyment and refreshment in the higher lodge above, we realize that our Iodgo has lost the services of an old and valued member, and the separation from us ot a kind and noble brother. Whereas, Through the loss of our deceased brother there has been re moved from us a man oi- unblemished and spotless character, who won the respect of all men by his unostentatious and modest manner, who was beloved by all for his kind and genial disposition, who always sympathized with those in sorrow and affliction, and who gave gen erously of his means to relievo tho dis tressed ; therefore be it llaolced, That while we deplore tho loss of our honored brother, yet wo realzle in his removal that he is not dead but only gone before, there to be re warded for good and faitlifol services, while here, by our Supreme Grand Master. But still he lives in mind and heart, Absent, we feel an inward smart, Yet bow with reverence to the rod, Knowiog the absent is with God. Iktolud, That we extend to tho be reaved widow and daughter our sincere and heartfelt sympatb, and assure tbem that this Lodge shall ever remem ber the husband and father who has been called hence, and shall always have a kindly interest in their happiness and welfare. RuoUtd: That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this lodgo, one copy each, under the seal of tho lodge, sent to tho wife and daughter of our deceased brother, and ono copy each handed to the city papers for publication Respectfully submitted, ClIAItLES Gh.miam, Sijios Cako, W. F. Benjamin, John II. Suite, J. J. Cawuield. Special Notice. Tho Bushey addition in North Rose burg, consisting of 'J00 acres of choice land, haying been platted into largo residence lots and acreage property, is now placed upon the market at cut rates, payable in yearly installments, bearing bix per cent interest por annum. Tho title is perfect and every parcel sold wil bo released by tho mortgager from tho operation of a certain mortgage now up on tho property. To examine plats and learn prices, etc., call upon D. S. K. Buick, Agent For Sale or Rent. The Palmer sawmill. For particulars address, E. C. Palmeh, Drain, Or. DINGER AMONG THE CHANNEL SCRAPERS. Mr. Hermann made the Chamber of Commerco of Portland u visit last Satur day, whoro ho heard discussed the (juea- tion of doponing tho channel of tho Col umbia rivor and bar. Tho loading men of Portland, It appearB, had expendod $450,000 In dredging tho riyor rathor than wait for the alow and doubtful way by appropriation of congress. They now hopo to get a liboral appropriation to aid them in doepouing tho channel and keeping it at a projer depth. The strength of a chain is measured by its weakest link. So. too, the depth of a water way is guaged by its shallowest point along its lino. There are a fow points on tho river that need dredging to enable Itata of heavy draft to pass. After hearing from several members of the Chamber on tho wants and needs for improring the river, Mr. Hermann made a talk on tho subject of cheap carriago of freight, furnishing tho Chamber some valuable information on tho subject he had learned from his trip last summer through tho Sault Ste Mario Canal. He was informed, ho said, by tho proper authorities that freight had bcon carried through that canal for tho almost infini- tismal sum of .99 of a mill per ton per mile, on account of tho increaso of ton n a to of ships. Ho eaid that tho architecture of ships aro engaging tho closest attention by ship builders on tho great lakes. So closo oro their calculations that only ono inch of additional perpendicular dis placement adds many tons to the capac ity of the vessel. In view of such facts, with a given draft of a vessel, it is of great and vital importance to safe ship ping that certain depths bo maintained in our great water ways. Mr. Hermann will doubtless be in a position next congress to secure the needed aid for Oregon. Oregon is forg in: forward with rapid strides on the highway of progress and if she got half tho aid she deserves sho would in a few ears become one of the first states in the union. But Oregon has done pretty well. Her delegation in congress havo been vigilant and persistent and have pressed onr claims for recognition with rare ability. Dolph and Mitchell in the senate and Hermann in the house have made the name of Oregon heard rumbling on the shores of the Atlantic, while Washington echoes and re-echoes in our praise. Snow White and tho Seven Dwarfs. Died. A. J. Chapman of Wilbur died this morning at 9 :40 of heart failure, aged 75 years. His funeral takes place at Wil bur at 1 p. m. Tuesday tomorrow. Mr. Chapman was an old pioneer of Douglas county and beljied redeem it from its wild and primitive con dition as it was found in the early fifties. Mr. Chapman was an active and energetic citizeu who fig ured conspicuously in the early settle ment of this county. lie leaves a host of friends to lament his loss, and who will cherish kind recollections of his many sterling neighborly qualities. For Rent. The old Catholic church building for rent, very cheap. xVpply to Father Chauot. UObUR DAPLOYfe VORHOURDA? A D EGtU LAR-ADVERT ISEME:NT 5 THE PELTOiY WATER MOTOR. Of capacities varying from i to 25 horse power affords tlie most con venient, economical and reliable power for all light service. One of these may be seen running at this office. Send for circulars. THE PELTON WATER WHEEL CO., 121 Main Street, San Francisco, Cal. A Protectorate Established. Paius, Oct. 20. Tho treaty between France and Madagascar bus been pub- lised in brief. The queen accepts tho protectorato of Franco, and tho latter represents Madagascar in all foreign re lations. Questions concerning foreigners will bo in tho bauds of tho French resi dent general and tho republic undertakes to defend Madagascar against all dan gers. Tho resident general will have control of tho internal administration of Madagascar, but tho republic docs not assumo responsibility for treaties or con cessions heretofore granted. The public expenditures and debt will be secured by the revenues of tho island. Tho queen agrees not to contract a loan with out the authority of tho republic. French diplomats and consuls abroad 1 aro charged with tho protection of the interests of Madagascar. Practically a Dependency of France. Washington, Oct. 2C The dispatch giving particulars of tho treaty between France and Madagascar convoyed the first details of tho situation to the state department. Tho officials expressed in terest, but declined to bo quoted in tbo absence of tbo full text. It may he given, however, as tho general opinion in tho department, that, according to tho agreement so far ns known, tho French have succeeded in making their own terms with Madagascar, and that the protectorate for which it provides really amounts to making Madagascar a de pendency of the French republic. Buy your cigars at the Roseleaf. EAST AND SOUTH YIA THE SHASTA ROUTE OF THE Southern Paciilc Co. ipmi trains lea y Portland daily. Sonth North s-JOr.x. 525 a.m. 10:t5A.M. Lt. Portland - Ar. Lv. - Rosctrarg - Lv. Ar. Ban Francisco Lv. 8:10 A. X. 11:10 r. u. C:00 r. m. Above trains stop at East Portland, Orcxon City, Woodburn, Salem, Turner, Marlon, JcflVr- IV.. .11 1 T.nvn- Will MUllt A1UUI wuuiuuu, .nufri..... Shedds, llafscy, HarTUburg. Junction City, Irving. Eugene, Crcswcll, Drain, and all stations irom itoscourg k Asuiasa lauauTC Uoaebarg- JIall Daily. S:3Ja.m. I Lt. 620 r. x. Ar. Portland Ar. 4:) r. x. Roeburg - Lv. ! 810 a.m. Hnletu Passenger Daily. 1.-00 r. x. I Lv. - Portland 6:15 r. x. (Ar. - Salem Ar. 1 10U5 A. X. Lv. I b0 x. X. DIM.NG CAItS OX OGDE.N ItOlJTE. Pullman Buffet Sleepers AND J1ECOND-CI.A.VS SLMU'i.-xe: CA11S Attached to all Throueh Trains. West Side Division. Uctwccn Portland anil CorynllU. Mall train dally (except Sunday). 7:30 x. m. 12:15 r.x. Lt. I Ar. Portland - Ar. CorvaUIs - Lt. 5:Wr.X 1:00 r.x At Albany and CorraUU connect with .trains of Oregon Central & Eastern railroad. Express train dally (except Sunday). 1:15 r.x. 1 Lt. 7:25 r. x.l Ar. Portland -Ar. i rj5 x. X. McMinville Lv. 1 5:50 x. x Throucli Tickets to all Polnu lu tho Eastern States, Canada und Europe can be obtained at low est rate iroui ttcorge Estcs, Accut Uoseburg R. KOEHLER, E. P. ROGERS, JI anascr. Asst. O. F. & Pass. A gen PORTLAND OREGON. M. R Rapp, LEADING PERSCRIPTION DRUGGIST, Jackson Street, Roscburg, Oregon, J B Patent Medicines, Perfumeries. Toilet Article, i NEW FALL STOCK Dress Goods and Trimmings, CAPES AND JACKETS, FANCY GOODS, Clothing for House Furnishing Goods, Etc., Etc., 13 NOW ARRIVING AT THE ONE PRICG CHSH STOR6 And it will pay you to see and get prices, whether you wish to buy or not. Yours truly, ROSRBURG, OR. THE THIRD ADDITION BK00K5IDE. OOlie ITotCC Farm, 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 ean now be accommodated on easy terms. All lots sold in First Brookside addition have more than doubled in value. The prospect is much better for the future. More fortunes are made in lands near a grow ing town or city than any other way. Sieze the oppor tunity. For information or conveyance, call at ony Real Estate Office, or on Gr T. BEMJEM, Fropr. Cleveland Distilling Go. Manufacturers of and Dealers in PURE BRflfiDIES AMD WHISKIES LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICMAL PURPOSES AU. FIRST CLASS DRUG STORES AND SALOONS HANDLE OCR GOODS. Goods delivered in quantities 0r ono pUion or more. Orders from Town and Country " Office and Salesroom. NORTH KOSEBGRG. flEYER & CO., Roseburg Brewers PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRIES. Keep your money at home. Drink only home made Beer. The Best in the Market. ROSEBJRO Marble and Granite Works. or Cemetery JLotw. Estimates Furnished on all kinds of Cemetery Work. Office ana Salesroom, 7XX Oa street. A COMPLtrriJ UNfl ot 5 ii.iti,kii Shoulder Hrucc f.MlJic?) tuui Children. Men and Boys, J. BROOKS. JET j'iuuiuj aitcuucu IU, VON PESSL & DOERNER, Proprs. E. W. AGHISON & CO., Proprs. Dealers In all kinds ol Marbic and Granite Monuments and Headstones, Portland Cement Curbing