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THE PLAINDEALER MA KG 11 12. 1800. Mr. Palmer's Lecture. The Opera House was packed to its utmost capacity Tuosday night to hoar Uov. Roy Palmer lecture upon "The Heroes of tho Nineteenth Century." Air Palmer spoke for two hour?, holding tho vast audience, in rant attention. Ho poured a broadside into tho political schemers, who have resorted to trickery and cajolery to eeryo their own selfish purposes. He favored u full and coin pletc separation of churrh and stato. lie favored taxing church property, saying: "If Christianity can't stand on its own merits, let it go down." This sentiment was applaudod by tbo entire audience, lie also said: "Baptist at I am, believ ing in the doctrine of my church, deep down in my bcait, I would not favor my church having full control of the public school system." Commenting on tbo attitude of the Ctholic church ton aid our public school system, Mr. Palmer read extracts from the utterances of Catholics of high ecle eiastical authority, which, if correct, (and he cited authority of several), shows that our public school system is menaced by that church. The speaker thought that Satoli should go back to Italy and edu cate his own pple, 70 per cent of whom he said can neither read nor writo, in stead of coming hero to destroy oar edu cational sysiem ny substituting the pa rochial for our public schools. Crescent Bicycles. Carle & Kichardson have just reoeiveu direct from the factorv, ten wheels model More will be here soon The highest crade known to-the cycling world, the product of the largest bicycle factory in the world. All wheels unless otherwise ordered are fitted with the celebrated Morgan AWiigbt quick re pair tire. Prices from ffO to $75, cash or installment. Catalogues mailed t? an v address free. Notice of Stockholder's fleeting. Notice is hereby Riven that a meeting of the stockholders of the Applegate Gravel Mining Company will be held at Roseburg, Douglas county, Oregon, be ing the place of the principle business officu of said corporation, at the office of Wo. R, Willis, in the county court house, at 10 o'clock a. m., on the tenth day of April, 1S90, for the purpose of electing three directors to serve as such for one year and nntil their successors are elected and qutliGed. Dated March 9, ISM. Vim. R. Wiujs, Presilent of tho Applegate Gravel Min ing Company. Attest: W. T. ooley. Secretary of the Applegate Gravel Mining Company. BRIEF MENTION. A.J. Barlow of Grants Pass la at the Van Hotuen. G. W. Woodruff of Uleyelaud is a guest at tho McClalleu. 0. Whitehead of Eugeno is registered at tho McOlallen. Mrs. Alice Weaver of Myrtlo Creok is nt tho McClalleu. Chas. M. Eplov of Salem is n-LMHtnrml at the Van llouteu. E. O. Hyde of Scio, Or., is registered at the Van Houten. A. W. Stanton of 1! rock way is regist ered at the McClalleu. Go to J. R. Beard's and try Sodaville natural mineral wator. Born, this morning, to tho wife of J. Milliken, an 8-pound girl. F. 8. Younger of Cottage Grovo is ree ntered at the Van Ilouten. The Carle-Richardson Crescent bicvele drawing will come off tho middle of this month. Sleep, sleep, why don't you Bleep? You will be wide awake when pay-day comes. Jndgo Fullerton returned this morn ing from Eugene, where he has been holdiog court. Tho Elks will hold a regular meeting at Odd Fellow's hall tonight for degree work. A ceneral attendance in ilrwirnri 1 ure, rich blood is tho true cure for nervousness, and Hood's Sarsaparilla is the Ono True Blood Purifier and nerve tonic Hon. C. A. Scblbrede returned this morning from Albany and other Yalloy towns, where his professional services called him. r.Ider Sundermau of La do couuty will preach at the Christian church on Satur day evenim;. March 14, at 7:30. All are cordially invited to attend. Come and get your dental work before April loth. Dr. Davis wishes to an nounce that he will spend onu or two months in Portland after April 15th. air. uimsieau ot fciiensDurs, Wash., is in the city looking over tho field with a view to establishing a creamery here if the outlook is favorable. Our farmers would do well to interview him. Rev. Mr. Palmer, the evangolist and lecturer wno tins ueeti entertaining as well as edifying the Rosehurgers for the past two weeks, left us last night, taking with him gulden opinions ot our citizens. James Millikcn'a houso was burglar lied Wednedsy night. The burglar was captured and is now plaintively appeal ing h.r clemency. Jame s heart is too big to tnrn a deaf ear to the cry because its a girl, so James has adopted it and calls it "my daughter." We give place today to Mr. Geo. T, Russell, announcing hi candidacy for representative to the state legislature, before the republican county .convention Mr. Russell is a gentleman of good abil ity and doubtless would redeem his pledge. If Mr. Russell gets the nomi nation, the Plalndealer could support him with pleasure. native ore and whon fully developed will be a bonanza for them and greatly add to the material wealth of this countv. Notice. To poll tax payers of Douglas county, Oregon. The law regarding poll taxes is: The assessor shall require every person to pay his poll taxes at the time of assessing the same, and in default of such payment the assessor shall imme diately give to the sheriff a list of such poll taxes. And as the couuty court requests the law be strictly carried out, my deputies and self will demand all poll taxes, and those unpaid will be returned to the sheriff at once for collection and mile age. J as. A. Stekuso, Assessor of Douglas Co., Or, A Fine Piece of Work. We were shown a wardrobe at Mr. John Johnson's today, made by Mr, Johnson in excellent style and finish and painted and grained by Fred Tolles, that is as fine a piece of workmanship as can be produced on this coast. The graining represents several kinds of woods, viz: atli, oak, maple and burl walnut. There is no just reason to go abroad for furniture when it can be manufactured here, in such style and finish as ouzht to satisfy the taste of connoisseurs. From Wednesday's Daily. G. W, Peters of Oakland is in tho city today. J. Beckley of Oakland is a guest at tho Van Ilouten. S. C. Powell of Ashlaud is registered at McClnllen. R. Cranflold of Coles Valloy came up to tho city today. T. J. Wilson of Oakland was at Mc- Clallen'a Tuesday. W. G. Leo of Peoria 111. is registered at tho Van Ilouten. Frazer Ward of Wardton camo up from that villo today. G. W. Stevenson of Oak Grovo is reg istered at the McClallen. W. B. Kernan of Portland is regis tered nt tho Van Ilouten. Lon and Oliver KobinBon ot Myrtlo Creek came down today on business. J. S. Dunham of French Settlement is in the city today on business with tho county clerk. If you have daily mail Bervico, try tho daily Plainuealer for a month. It will cost only 25 cents. W. W. Brethertun of Portland and employee of tho S. P. railroad company is a guest at the McClalleu. E. Witnberly of North Roseburg, who has been in fecblo health for some time, is again ablo to bo on our streets. II. T. McClallen of Portland is visiting his parents here on his way home from Jackson county, where ho has been for several days. At the house of W. II. Fairfield, March , ISOo, McClallen Burkhart and Miss E 15. tairheld were joined in marriage. L. Churchill, J. P., officiating. I'.os-, Lemihieu and Shafer left the city today on a prospecting tour for min eral upon the head waters of Myrtle Creek and East Umrxjua Rivers. They will be out several weeks unless storms drive them iu from the auriferous sec tion. It is believed to be unexplored in. those regions. May success attend them is our prayer. The World's Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in Ieav enlng power as the Royal. $55.oo Prize. Wheaton College of Wheaton, III offers a two year's scholarship for the best oration, to be delivered at the fair hel l in this county in the fall of 1896. The oration ehall bo tho competitor's own composition and not less than five nor more than fifteen minutes in length Competitors must be residents of Doug las county between the ages af 10 and 24 vears. For further information enquire of F. A. McCaix, Secretary To the Electors of Douglas County I again am a candidate on the republi can ticket for the office of county as sessor, and shall be pleased to receive the support of all who can honorably ag ist me. I owe nobody a cent, am there fore free to act fairly and justly to and by all, and for the best interest of Douglas county. I belong to no ring or combine. Youra Faithfully, Geo. Cutlack Delinquent Taxes. The liino for taking county warrants for taxes has been oxtended to April 30 Alter this date no county warrants will be taken for taxes. One per cent will be added to all taxes not paid before May 1st, two per cent added for all taxes not paid before Jane 1st, and three per cent added for all faxes not paid belore July 1st. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder Awirded Gold MrfJ Midwinter Ftir. Cn Ftuulsco. Fruta TurnUj't Daily J. Shafer of Drain is a guest at tho Van Houten. J. B.ileald of Drain is a guest at the Van Uouten. H. Wray of Portland is registered at the McClallen. W. L. Rogers of Cohoes, N. Y., is guest at the McClallen. R. A. U00U1 of brants l'ass is regis tered at the McClallen. G. H. Stevens of Myrtlo Creek is reg iste red at the McClallan. J. H. Andrews of Portland is regis tered at the Van Houten. Thos. Wiley of Myrtle Creek is regis tered at the Van Ilouten. James and Harmon Conn of Melrose is in the city today on business. N. L. Roney of Eugene was in the city yesterday, interviewing bis many friends here. J. T. Henderson of Scottsburg is in the citv today on business before the land office. D. Loring of Portland, an employee in the lend department of the S. P. railway Co., is a guest at the McClallen. Once a year the emperor of China plows a furrow in order to dignify agri culture in the eyes of his people, The ceremony is invested with great pomp. The young groceryman at G. W. Ripp's when addressed as "Master Cleveland" made a vigorous protest by several vicious kicks and a scream of contempt at the indignity offered. J. B. Cannon has just received a let ter from his old friend, C. A. Sprandcl, Little Falls,? Minn., staling the loss of his wife. She died February 28, ISOu", of typhoid fever, and was buried March nd. L. Schmilt, late of the Roseburg bak ery, has purchased an interest in me Roseburg brewery and went to Portland this morning to purchase Hupplies, etc He will be ready for business in a few days. Cherrincton was elected school di rector yesterday at Salem by tho A. 1' A's. over Dr. Uyrd, a very popular man. Eugene gave 130 majority for A. P. A candidate. In Portland Warren, the anti-A. P. A. candidate, was elected Simmons & Tooley have sold their livery stable and fixtures to Messrs. J T. Fisher A M. S. Finley of Wilbur, two gentleman known for their obliging and accommodating qualities. Wo bespeak for them a liberal patronage of tho couuty tributary to Roseburg. Messrs Simmons & Tooley retire with tho best wishes of their many patrons Messrs. Flint and Rico left tliis after noon for their quarlz miue east of this Ray Palmers' Second Lecture. The Opera House was filled to its ut most capacity last night, the orchestral space and aisle being provided with chairs till every available room for seat was occupied, to bear the eilrer tongued orator. Rev. Ray Palmer, lec tore upon "Tho Enemies ot Liberty." Mr. ralmer labored to show the aim, object and par pore of the Roman hie rarchy is to rulo the world, both reli giontly and temporally. Tothisoad he quoted the declarations of several popes Pius VII, Gregory XVI, Piusl IX. and Leo XIII, reading portions of their ency clicle letters and other utterances of bigli authority in the church, ehowiug their views of reliciou and civil liberty. His lecture abounded in quotations from his tory and the sayings of many eminent men who regard tho policy of the rati can as inimical to the liberty of con science. The lecturer, speaking for the A. P. A V. declared that they are not intolerant and prescriptive of Catholics on account of their religion, but were only opposed to their getting control, a religious body, of the secular power of the nation ; and not only are they op posed to tho Catholics but to any re ligious body having full control of tho civil government. He is opposed to pub lic money being appropriated to any ecclesiastical bodies, and that church property should be taxed should pay its portion for legal protection. "That Christianity must stand upon its own legs or die." His lecture was interspersed with an ecdotes aptly illustrating the peculiar points of his discourse, thus amusing and entertaining his bearers as well as in 6tructing them. citv and will bo gone several days, to further inspect and develop their mine Wo may anticipate marvelous results from this vinit It is doubtloss rich riust Not Interfere. Wabuisoton, March 10, As soon ns tho senate journal had been read, Lodge rose to a question of personal privilege. Ho sent to tho desk and had read I ho Spanish minister's referenco in an inter view to Lodge's utterances, calling in question the translation of a statement attributed to General Woylor, in which latter declared ho would "exterminate" the insurgents. Lodge said the literal rendering of Weyler's language would bo that ho would "clean out" tho largo insurgent bands and "exlerminato" the small ones. Lodgo said ho did not won der at tho extreme sensitiveness of the Spanish people, but ho did not think this offered an excuse for tho .Spanish minister adopting tho coureo he had. It was pretty well established that the donates in tho scnato and houso wore purely domestic mailers, and it was not proper for a representative of a foreign country to communicate with them ex- ept through tho state department. If American minister in Europe dis cussed political affairs there, he would bo sent home. Lodge then read from a letter of Daniel Webster's, when secretary of state, pro testing against the statement by an Aus trian minister as to a domestic matter. The senator added a most emphatic pro test against public comment by any diplo matic repreaontativo on the debates of congress, ihe conttitution protectee the senators in language used in debate. It was ono of the safeguards of free speech. Gray said the United States should proceed according to the judgment of a self respecting nation, unmoved by em eutedat Valencia or Madrid, and without beiug turned aside to discuss the ques tion of a translation between senator and minister. Gray said hb would ho quick to resent an attack on the privileges of a senator, but in nil fairness he thought it hardly worth while to stretch senatorivl prerogatives and privileges in order to jueslion a gentleman who had no power to reply in behalf of Spain. There should be eome concession to tho stress of tho situation. Teller raid the rule was unvarying against communications by a foreign minister except throughout the Blate de partment. Twice had a foreigu minister been sent home for statements of less in port a nee than this. But considering tho circumstances," added Teller, "had I been in authority I would not havo sent him home for this offence, but I would have had the secre tary of state iu a most kiudly way sug gest that repetition of the offeu&e would lead to hi going home." There was no probability that Spain would dissent in an ofiensive way to the jtaesase of the pending resolutions. Tel ler said Spain knew we had right to recoguire the belligerents. Spain would naturally show some feeling, but she would not go to war. There was a ripple of applause, which the vice-president checked when Teller referred to his sj m- pathy with I ho Cubans. "I would be delighted if the insurgents had run the Spanish soldiers into the sea." But, the senator added, he telt no irritation over the student ebullitions in paiu. Iu conclusion Teller vigorously asserted that the American people would not tolerate any dictation or critism from foreign representatives accredited here. The Cuban discussion ended and Tur- pie took the tloor on the Dupont case. Hoar's resolution introduced yesterday providing that the Cuban question go over until April 6, went over until to morrow. Hoar said he was in poor hejlth and unable to speak today. RIDDLE. Mr. Hunt, a photographer, is camped in tewn near the post office. Dr. Flannagan of the Pass was. in Rid dle Saturday. Ho purchased iho pump that belonged to the Ball mining prop erty of J B. Riddle, for mini' g pur poses. Grandma Ciow, who hs been S tid ing several months with her son -I Ta coma, returned to her home Sunday morning. We are looking every day for our Byrd to soar. We are getting a little impatient. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crow, March 7, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. Reverend Wallace of Myrtlo Creek filled his oppointment here Sunday. Our directors have employed Prof. Robinette as principal, and Miss Blanche Riddle as assistant. Our school opens the 23rd inst. Reverend Day closed his meetings at Riddle the evening of the 10th. He goes from here to Myrtle Creek to com mence n series of meetings. J. D. Cornutt had his cart horse se verely crippled by barbed wire a few days ago. Riddlo is to have a pie social in tho near future. Frank Lect paid a visit to his friend, Mr. Elliot of Central Point, last week. The grouse can bo heard hooting the hills now. Mrs. Jude Catching went to Portland the 5th' inst. to spend several weeks with her parents. Miss Milla Riddle is in Roseburg now dress rcakine. She will remain several weeks. Mrs. Matuie Riddle went to the Pass .Monday on a visit to her mother. James J. Yokum and family have moved back to town from their mines Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman started back to their home in Wyoming Friday evening. They Etopped off one day in Roseburg. Mrs. Dora Catching ami family have returned to their home at Union creek after visiting several weeks with rela tives and friends . It became necessary for quite a uunr her of our citizens to read the riot act to some iu our neighborhood last week. Esm Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report m ABSOLUTELY PURE CALAPOOIA. on AUCTION SALE. Of CALAPOOIA. Pioneer Reunion. tue pioneers ot Douglas county an all others interested in having a grand reunion at some point in tho county the coming summer are invited and earnestly requested tu meet at tho court houso in Roseburg on Saturday, April 18th, at 2 o'clock p. m , for tho purpose of electing officers for the Douglas County Pioneer Association, and also to set a time and place for holding our next annual re union. Oakland has somo claims to having the reunion at that point. Let the citizens of Oakland and vicinity turn out at tho designated time, prefer their claims and make some propositions to that end. It is all right and proper to hold theeo reunions at different points in the county that all may have an oppor tunity to attend without too much inconvenience. Lot all bear in mind the time to take these matters into consideration, which is Saturday, April 18, at the court house in Roseburg at 2 p. in." Stkpiikx Staats, President. Two Lives Saved, Mrs. I'liii.'bo Thomas, of Junction City, III., was told by her doctors she had Con sumption and that there wns no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kiug's New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr, Thos. Eggors, 139 Florida St., San Francisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching Con sumption, tried without result every thing else then bought one bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. Ho is naturally thankful u is such results, 01 wincu ttieso are samples, that prove tho wonderful efficacy of this niedicino in Coughs and Colds. Free trial bottles at A. C. Mars tors' Drug Store. Regular sizo 50c. and itfl U.00. La grippe is our unwelcome visitor. Catching colds and running noses are very common occurrences among our more venturesome citizens. Mr. Ellison brought over a bunch of cattle last week and will have them fed for the spring market. Rev. Shangle of Oakland preached quite an interesting sermon to the people of Calapooia last Sunday. Mis3 Ida Harness and Willie Deardoff of Fair Oaks, who hae been visiting a few days on tho Creek, returned home Sunday. Edward Thompson of Coles Valley is able to be on the road once more. There is reported several cases of chicken pox on the Calapooia. Edwanl Stevens and sisters of Tyee passed through hero last Sunday. Miss Emma Winniford, May Kellogg, and E. J. Farsworth are on the sick list this week. A. L. Roadman returned Monday from Millwood, where ho has been spending a week visiting friends and relatives. H. A, Strange, oneof Wilbur's promis ing young men, is in the employ ot Dwight Reed. Bigg II is growing less jubilant this week. The Pony Express goes through on time now. C. G. Durling has decided to cultivate his hops once more. Mr. Durling thinks that so many are going out of the hop business, that tho prospects are fair for those that can stand the expenses until times are better. J. R. Richard who has been hunting and trapping in tho mountains at the head of Calapooia 13 home on a visit. Our genial friend, the Editor of the Millwood Times was talking "Senator," on the streets of Stephens one day last w eek. Alonzo. Several Head of Thoroughbred Minnesota Trotting Horses. At my stables known as MiGregor's barn, at 2 p. m. on the 14lb day of March, I will 6ell to the highest bidder the following described horses: Prince Colossus, five years old, sired by Colos sus, P. R. 2:273j ; sire of Helen Marr, four years old, trial 2:25, Mollie O 2 :32?4 ; Courser 2 :35?4 , by Colotna 4635, by Belmont G4, by Abdalla 15, by Ham' bletonian 10. First dam Doilie, by Archer's Almont, sire of Female Pira'e P. R. 2:17; was started seven times in 1S04 and won six monies eome of the heatB being paced in 2:15s ; and Fre monl paced trial 2 :16, and other good ones by Almont 33, sire of 33 in 2:30 list, second dam Bell Damon, dam of Lary R. 2:32 at Rochester, Minn. Daisy D, six year old pacer, half-sister to Prince Colossus. A bay pacing horse colt two years old from high bred running mare, sired by Kentucky Whip; of Kentucky. A two year old mare colt, dam and aire having record of 2:10. Terms of sale one third cash, balance on six or eight months time at a per cent interesi on approved notes, J. D. GlLUEKT, Sunshine and showers on the 8th. The grouse are hooting on the hills. Our weather prophet baa taken down his shingle since the late snow storm. Hugh Wardlow U laid up with the rheumatism. The snow is all gone excepting on the mountains. The Plalsdealeu'h editorial on good roads is endorsed by many here. R. E. Winniford of Little Tennessee attended church on the Calapooia last Sunday. We have experienced the worst weather of the winter on stock during the pist week. W. H. Cole, deputy assessor, is entcr- viewmg our farmers in regard to their assessable property. Rev. H. S. Shangle favored us with one of excellent sermons on tho 8th inst. We hope he may continue to preach for us occasional). The Calapooia Sunday school will be reorganized in the near future, a number having expressed their willingness to donate money and assist in the same, The Calapooia creek was putting on river airs on the 7th inst. It was caused by the melting snow and warm rains. Big U. attended church on the Cala pooia with his pocket full of nails. The contribution box was not passed around. John Richards has returned from the head waters of the Calapooia, where he has been trapping and will enter into a copartnership with his brother, E. L, and trap for fur here. From the report of the clerks of school district No. 23, wo learn there is a total enrollment of forty-five twenty-eight males and seventeen females in the dis trict. Other affairs were found in good shape, excepting the school houe which needs a new roof. The box supper was a failure. This being leap year we think if the young gentlemen of Calapooia would get up a few boxes ai.d let it be known the pro proceeds were for the benefit of the Cal apooia Sunday school it would be a sue cess. While their is no question about the success of the republican party next June, let all member of the parly help to roll up as big a majority as possible, and thus make success doubly sure all around. Our pjtrtv w.U be saown no favors by its enemies and we urge all to prepare to give a severe blow to those who have cursed and villified you for maintaining a principle when our party was not so strong as now. Let 113 rally strongly and not he satisfied with suc cess-hut let us gain a big majority over all opposing forces and combinations We are not fighting for the spoils of office, but for principles that will restore prosperity to the American people. through the mountains without food, and came near having to kill their favor ite dog to keep from starving. There was quite a gloom cast over this community last week, on account of the the arrest of Warren Conway charged with the crimi of rape on a 13 year old girl, formerly an inmate of the Orphan's Home, but who was kept fora time by the young man's parents, with a view of adopting her, hut who for some reason unknown to your reporter was returned to the home some time since, from which place charges have been prefered.. What will be the result of the prelimi nary hearing we are unable to state at present. Sceibe. Liverine. "Liverine," manufactured by the An chor S Chemical Co., the great Liver. Kidney and Constipation enre. An in fallible remedy for all curable lorms of diseases of those organs. The greatest knows remedy for Indigestion. Try it. For sale at M. F. Rapp's drug store, Roseburg, Oregon. MYRTLE CREEK. Pen Rose- SCOTTSBURG. For Over Fifty Yearn. AN Old and Well-Tried Kenedy. Mrs tVinslow's Soothing Syrup lias been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success, ft soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, Bin! Is tho best remedy for Diarrhica. Is pleasant to thu taste, bold by druggists in every rart of the world. Twcnty llvc cents a bottle. Its valuo Is incalculable. Be sura and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. Mr. Britt of Portland was in town last week. II intends to take a view 0 Loon Lake and vicinity. Mrs. Now Kirk of Loon Lake has been visiting Mrs. Wm. Sagabard. Mrs. Martha Butler and children have been visiting in this section for eome time. She will return home in the near future. We understand that Charles Wade will teach this school during the en suing term. Long Prairie will havo no spring term of school. The teacher who will fulfill all necessary requirements, for the low' est waifes is the ones who will be most likely to secure situations in the future Tho Eecond leap year dance was well attended by old, middle aged and young Such affairs are much better carried on, and are belter spoken of when well regu lated elderly persons give countenance to them, by putting iu an appearance with the vounc folks. Miss Emma Gloss ful filled her duties creditably aB floor man ni7o:i. and the basket supper was of tho best quality, and abundant as to quau titv. W. G. Grubbe furnished the mu sic. The political situations are the increas ing and absorbing interests jof the hour. Each voter should attend the primaries, conventions and elections. There are men in this and other sections .who do not give their aid to the olection of the required officials who have as much, if not more to say about corrupt men in office. This is assuredly wrong and not the prescribed duty of what belongs to every American citizen. Asa Hendeison has been quite sick for same time. John Frever ot Kellosrg was down in our midst the past week. The snow which laid a foot or more in depth, on our hills and vales, has disap peared liko magie in the recent heavy rams. Special Notice. Tho Bushey addition in North burg, consisting of 200 acres of choice land, having been platted into large residence Jots and acreage property, is now placed upon the market at cut rates, payable in yearly installments, bearing six per cent interest per annum. The title is perfect and every parcel sold wul be released bv the mortgager from the operation of a certain mortgage now up on tho nrooertv. To examine plats and learn prices, etc, call upon D. S. K. Bcick, Agent. The Coyote Club met pursuant to call and about fifty were present. After the election of officers, Pres., F. M.Gabbert; Sec, J. B. Ford; Treas., Wm. Ledger- wood ; twenty-seven joined the club and quite a dissension was raised over the question of initiation fee of 50 cents and extension of privileges of the club to others besides club members and their minor children. This question was de cided iu the negative. The meeting passed a boundary act. The territory includes ino3t of the watershed of North and South Myrtle creeks and the water shed from the great bend of the river be low the mouth of Cow creek to the line of the Dillard Coyote Club boundary. The public school commences here next Monday morning, with J. B. Ford as principal. Edw. Weaver, director, and Caas Richey, cler'v, were, re-elected for their respecttV'- positions. Twenty five or thirty .egal voters were present. The meeting indica ed pom- dear" of interest in publ-c 6C .ool work. 1 'u'i the Myrtle Creek sc ool is emr.arra e-1 financially, yet the quiet, earnest and in telligent citizen, more or whom arefoiin i here than many p ices, g ves an-urnnc in their manly energy ana g -If sacrifice of solid support u good ecnool in the future. A new era is dawning for the Myrtle Creek tchoo s. Citv election cam off quie ly. A f-w candidates bestirred themselves to colicit votes. There was no very apparent is sue. Jno. Hall was elected mayor: cunn- cilmen, B. F. Fallen, H. Dyer, E. A. Strong, W. Kramer; recorder, F. M. GaDbert defeated Mosfl Rice by oce vote ; treasurer, Uhaa. Richey ; marshal, Willard Willis. Chas. Kelly will soon erect a store building and residence on Main street. Jno. Metzis about completing a hand some residence on the crown ot unurch hill. Uncle Jakey Miller has enclosed the eide of the mountain and sowed in grain a three acre tract which is intended for an apple orchard. Politics are light. Dillard has a strong following among all classes for sheriff. Cathcart has some good friends, demo crats and republicans. It. R. bridge men are fixing up the bridges here. ELKTON. Tho Long Prairie Lyceum still contin ues its session, Theo Andrews of our town being a member. A. L. Buller, preseident; W. Hurd, vice president aud W. G. Grubbe, secretary. The snow has now gone, aud vegetation assumes the appearance of spring again. Mr. Hubbard Wilson made a business trip to Salem last week, returning Fri day. Mr. F. F. Wells had iitteen sheep killed by coyotes one night last week, and not a verv coed night for coyotes either. Mr. Young of Scio is here looking into the mill business, and it is hoped that he will take hold of the matter and build us a flouring mill, as he is a man of laree experience and will build us a first class mill. Deputy Assessor Alfred Haines has been interviewing the people in this vicinity during the past week, assessing proderty, and collecting poll taxes. At our annual school meeting last Monday, Sir. II. Beckley was re-elected director, A. E. McFarland clerk, and Mrs. W. H. Stark was elected principal for tho spring term. Mr. H. B?ckley met with the mis fortune to have a valuable horse badly injured by the falling of a bridge, over which his son was driving when the team and wagon was precipitated into the stream, a distance of ten or fifteen feet. There was quite an oxcitement in town last Saturday on the account of a lawsuit that wns to be here between the , widow Smith and A. F. BiownofOak1 tnnfl innpninlni Knnm rntt! but Oil I account of some irregulariiies in the papers, the interested were doomed to disappointment. The loggers on Smith River had a rough experience last week in trying to descend tho river. They had the misfor tune to get their bojta "swainpeJ," j losing their tools ami grub, also getting j tho benefit of 11 fico bath. One party j was compelled to travel about 40 miles Ihe dis- Tbe Square Deal Store. Seeing is believing, so walk into Suuare Deal Store and see the fino play of fashionable spring goods daily arriving. Pricing goods is also the best way to learn where to buy cheapest. Call on Wollenberg it Abraham and price goods and you will then come to the con clusion that the Square Deal Store is the place to make your purchases. Wollen berg & Abraham haye received and are continually receiving a fine stock of new spring goods, which they are selling at new prices. These are the times when we want to talk new goods to you, and we feel assured that the ladies in particu lar will go into raptures when they see our fine stock of spring dress goods and learn their prices. Gentlemen will also brar in mind that the Square Deal Store will fit them out to perfection. Notice. The tax roli of Douglas county for lS'Jo is now in my hands for collection and is now due and payable at my office. C. F. Catiicakt. Sheriff. Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Oold Medal, Midwinter Fair. CREAM BAKING P0WDIR Most Perfect Made. 40 Years the Standard.