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About The Plaindealer. (Roseburg, Or.) 1870-190? | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1896)
A cleau-up laBt week of 35 tons of esc uud-grado orn, takcu from tbe Ashland initio and worked at tbo Hicks quartz mill at Ashland, yielded. $427. Reascrs Turnbam, at tuelr quartz tninoiu Jump off-Joe, are erectloR an nrastra with a 40-Ioot overshot wheel. As iey have k good water euriply, tbey can probably run all summer. Joseph Pollock is hauling ore from bis mine ou Juuip-ofl-Joe to bis nrutra. The ore la high trade, averaging $25 to tho Ion in pure gold, besides carrying quite a percentage ut sulphnrete, which be does not rave. .1 quins ledge, Eimilar in many re spects to tho celcorated "Yank," rang' ing train CO to SO feut in width and assay, iog from fS to $13 in gold and 300 to S00 ounces in silver per ton, bas been dis covered in tbo Galice creek mining dis trict. Jt half of tbis report be true this will surely prove to be a great ledge. Darius the rust week an immense find lias been made within a stone's throw of G rants Pass. It is a qutrtz ledge eight feet in width and so enormously rich that a chunk of the ore the size of a teacup, pounded up with a hammer, yielded al most a tetspoonful of gold. The disco v erci :s an old prospector and bas been for three years in search of tbe ledge, of tbe cxistbnee of which, by signs well' known to the craft, he bas long felt satis fied. Oregon Miuing Journal. The arctic explorer, Fndxof Nanseii. it is claimed, bas found the north pole. ow we presume mere win be no more expeditions fitted out to search for this long sought for spot. We hope Mr. Han sen bas taken possession of this pole in the name of the king of Norway and bas planted tbe flag of his country there amid eternal frost and snow in honor of his country, and that Norway will set a watchman there to guard that pole rlig and shoot down'any walrus that shall assay to waits around it. Col. B. F. Alley, proprietor and editor of the West, published at Florence, Lane county, bas shaken Florence dirt off bis feet. He bas pronounced bis valedictory and gone, be knows not where, but his paper sleeps the sleep that knows no waking. Brother Alley leaves Florence with a dismal wail. He thinks it will require 20 years to secure a safe harbor for her shipping. That is too long for Alley to wait for his breakfast. He is no Kip Van Winkle. For today he works, not for tbe morrow. We have in the present dead-lock in the Legislature of Kentucky, overstrong reason why United States senators should be elected by the people. In that state for sixty days the legislature has been trying to elect a senator. Such a condition of things could not, of course, have arisen in any state under a law requiring the election of senators by the people. -Tis well known that the election of senators by a legislature is a cause of needless delay, bribery end corruption, which could not exist had the people the choice of electing sena tors by popular vote at one general election. Tbe Puixdealek betters in free schools, free speech and a free pre re. Give us these and we will have a free people. The Plaisdealek out of s spirit of fairness, bas thrown its columns open to those with whom we differ, believing that a free discussion of questions will always subserve good purposes. Our motto is hear all sides, then decide. Tho Plaisdeaixk while republican in poli tics, is still broadminded enough to listen to all other sides of any question pre sented for consideration. Tbe Puus dealee wears no bosses' col lata. It is not afraid to speak its sentiments. It believes in letting in the light from whatever source it may come. Now that tbe winter rains are about OTer, we may expect the roads will soon be in a c-mdition to permit travel again. Soon again the local road labor will be warned out to work on tbe roads. This local labor will probably not more than BRIEF MENTION. put lue roads in tolerable fair condition I for summer and fall travel, and when in bloomers, on her wheel, as gracefully From Tuesday's Dally. Geo. Cutsforth of Kiddie today. . . Jos. Davis of Oakland Clalien. G. W. Short ot Wilbur yesterday. UlJT.-.Y. Dinsmau of Portland McClallen. G. W. Stnloy of Yoncalla is at Van Houten, Phil G. Rico of Myrtle Creek is ut thu Van Houtcu. Geo. Strong of Myrtle Crosk is at the Van Houtcn. W. W. Brothortou of Portland is stop ping at the McClallen. II. B. C. Lswiston of Portland ian guest at the Van Houten. Henry Hagey, P. A. Wilson and W. W, Coleman aro registered at tbo Mc Clalien. Jas. Sheffield sold ouoof his tine mares a day or so ago for $100. A couple of years ago the same animal could have been sold lor $200 or $250. Harney county sheepmen will drive a great many bands of their sheep to the railroad before shearing, and thus save freight money on the wool. , J. T. Cooper, who was in the c ty Monday, came to Oregon in 1S4D, He was a participant in the organization of tho republican party in Douglas County. W. T. Gardner of the Portland boys and girls borne made us a call today. He says he can furnish boys or girls to suitable persons able and willing to prop erly care for thorn. There was a jailbreak at Moro, Sher man county, Thursday night. Three prisoners escaped, one of whom was Pat Uoman, who was arrested last winter at The Dalles for stealing horses. Today is St. Patrick's day, and sev eral of our citizens were seen with saiut ish colors upon their persons to indicate their nationality and the deep feelings of sympathy for the "auld sod," from which their ancestral stock emigrated, and to which they turn their thoughts with filial affection on St. Patrick's birthd3v. The fact that tbo present jury is made np mostlv of young men who have had but little or no experience as jurors, is a matter of comment. Tbis is remarkable, showing that the drawing of jurvmen may result thus, and shows also one of the peculiar freaks of chance. Such a combination of "boy jurors" may never occur again in tbe next half century, if ever. Kev. G. W. Black, minister of the Bap tist church of this city, is conducting a series of religious meetings at Wilbur. Mr. Black is a zealous preacher, forcible in argument and a bold and feat less de nouncer of sin in, as well as out of his church. He is broad minded enoush to perceive truths presented by those who may differ theologically with him and generous enough to accord honesty of purpose to those of an adverse opinion. James Gresham of Brooklyn, a cousin of the late secretary of state and inventor of considerable note, has invented a boat that will, it is said, when completed cross the Atlantic in eight hours or less, traveling through the water at the rate of seven miles a minute. It travels un der water principally and is propelled by electricity. When it comes to a practi cal test of tbe new boat it may prove to bea typical "flying machine," but tho inventor is confident "its a go" and says his application for a patent in the United States bas been accepted. Rich, richer, richest. The specimens of rich ore brought in from tbe Laugh & Singleton, aud the Flint, Kice AShupe mines east of this city are increasing in richness. Tbe auriferous ore is decidedly rich, surpassing tbe rich quartsfrom Cal ifornia's celebrated mines. These gentle men are beginning to regard themselves as millionaires or soon to become such. They have undoubtedly "struck it rich,' and look to the future with bright antici pations of being able to bid defiance to financial misfortunes or the depressions of business under a democratic adminis tration. A lady, unknown to our reporter, was 6een skimming along tbe Btreeta today m 1 J I -r. I s at tbo Mc- Mrdl n was in town I T iauttho W. KRUSE THE GJROOliJR. 406 JncliHon St., Ono door south P.O. Choice Teai, Coffees, Tobaccos and Cigars. Aud every thing clso In tho Grocery line. Urjhcst aarfect Paid for Country Produce. Olre him a call aud bo convinced. Free Silver , One ffiSr Scarf Pin WE WILL SEND FREE For 12 Coupons? OR, TOR 2 Oonpons and 12 ots. WC WILL ALSO 8CND FREE, ONE PAIR OF Solid Sllvsr Link Sleeve Buttons ill HI HAS GONE ! uum unui 1 ASU.SO HAS GROCERIES AT ALLISON'S ! CONE TO ROCK BOTTOM. SEE ! Star. Climax, Horse-Shoo and Spear Head Tobaccos, go at -15c per plug. Toddy, Even Change, Battle-Ax, 25c, Saw-log, 'Joe. IUce, 1C Hi for 1. Sugar 1G and 17.1b for $1. Lard.Soc. Choice Savon Soap S5 2 ir Iwx. Canned Corn 10c. Tomatoes 5 and I2Je. Best Spider Leg and Japan Toa -10c. Gun-Powder Tea -15c. Dr. Price's Cream Hakim? Pnu-ilnr 1 H, can 30c, '3 can 15c. Eastern Hams 11 He 1 tt Prunes 25c. Honey 15c. Spices 10c. Candy 10c. Brooms 20c, o0e and -10c. Hope 10c jr 11.. Beans 3c, etc., etc. Other goods accordingly. Cash Talks. Give us a call and we will do'you good. Iteepeclfully, D. F. ALLISON. Jon. 30. 'Jti. MRS. Iff. BOYD, -DEALEE I- CHOICE Family Groceries, DISHES, Books and Children's Toys. -A FULL LINE OF- Fruits, Nats, French Candies, Confectionery Canned Goods, Coffees, Teas, Etc IMPORTED KEY WEST CIGAKS. CHOICE BRANDS OF CIGAKS J. F. BARKER & CO. GEOOERS. me nuns come again the old, old story ot mud, mnd, mud will be told. Why not repair a portion of tho road perma nently give it a good coat of gravel? That would be more durable would last for years. Then next year extend the permanent grading and graveling. Thus in a few years wo would have good roads and a smaller amount of labor would keep them so. Our people must do some thing to Eecure good roads if they would wish to retain a respective name for be ing in any degree public spirited, or en joy any comfort when moying about from place to place. Good loads were the pride and glory of the aacient Ito mansand the Peruvians of So jtb Amer ica. Samples of which remain good after tbe lapse of centuries. The Square Deaf Store. Seeing is believing, oc walk into the Square Deal Store ana soo the fine dis play of fashionable spr.'ng goods daily arriving. Pricing goals 11 also the best way to learn where to buy cheapest. Call on WolIenberg& Abraham and price gooda'and you will then co ne to the con clusion that the Square Deil Store is the place to make yjur purcbises. Wollen berg & Abraham bare received and are continually receiving a fine stock of new epring goods, which tbey are selling at new prices. These aro tbe times when we want to talb,new goods to you, and we feel assured that the ladles in particu lar will go into raptures when they see our fine stock of spring dress goods and learn their prices. Gentlemen will also bear in mind that ibo Square Deal Store will fit them out to perfection. Now is the time to subscribe. j as a drawing room belle with silken train oflong skirls. It is needless to say a thousand eyes were turned upon her, while many admiring remarks were in dulged in by both ladies and gentlemen. Her dress was neat and becoming, plain and unpretentious, and well suited to the free use of her limbs in propelling herself along tho streets. Just as sho passed a corner out ot sight a gentleman came into view on his wheel with his pants tied close around his ankle to avoid impeding his motion or entangle ment in the wheel. He too, acted senBi bly but not more so than the lady cy clist. A Valuable Prescription. Editor Morrison of Wortbington, Ind. "Sun," writes: "You have a valuable prescription in Electric Bitters, and I can cheerfully recoinend it for Constipa tion and Sick Headache, and as a general system tonic it has no equal." Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2025 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, was all run down, could not eat nor digest food, had a backache which never left her and felt tired and weary, but six bottles of Electric Bitters re stored her health and renewed her strength. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Get a Bottle at A. C. Marsters Drug Store. TEAS Ik SPECIALTY. A tprtiil blind jiuudolUntcd Te. pilit Onr COPPEE It tiling s. Urge ute :fr j!t of Glass and Delf Ware tt'.unlshing low (.rices. Oar on Tom .on are Terr popular. cuntd to Final Call. All persons aro hereby notified make immediate settlement 'of their in debtedness to the lato firm of S. Marks & Co. ; otherwise the same will be placed in hands for collection. Please give this call prompt attention nnd thus avoid ad ditional costs. Asjieu Markm. Administrator of Estato of 8. Murk &Co. H, C, STANTON Qujost rrecircd a new and extensive stock o DRY : GOODS C0N8I8TIN0 OF Ladies' Dress Goods, llibbous. Trimniinire. Laces, Etc., Etc. -ALSO A FINE STOCK OF- ISOOTS AND SHOES Ot the beat qualltx and flnltb. GROCERIES , Wood, Willow and Glass Ware, Cnckery, Cordage, Etc, AIk 'ti himl.in large quantttlei" anil at prices to juit the limes. AIM a large atock uf Custom-Made Clothing Which ! offered at coit price. A full and elect atock of SCHOOL BOOKS Constantly on hanj. AU'jthe LATEST .NOVELTIES IX STATIONER)'. General trpnt fur boos and periodicals published in the United 5, e,'I'er"ns wishing reading matter of any kind will do to give me a call. Tor 30 Coupons j on, row, , 2 Oonpons and 30 ots. You will find one coupon inslda each 2 ounce bag, and two coupons inside each 4 ounce bag of BLACKWELL'S GENUINE DURHAM TOBACCO. SEND COUPONS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS TO BLACKWELL'S DURHAM TOBACCO CO., DURHAM, N. C. Ruy a bap of this Celebrated Smoking Tobacco, and read the coupon, which gives a list of other premiums and how to get them. 2 CEMT STAMPS ACCEPTED. 1 his is the Place to Buy Groceries. A full and complete assortment of all goods usually kept in a first class grocery. Everything offered for sale is fresh; and sold at very reasonable prices. We have a very choice stock of canned goods, including both fruits and vegetables, to which Ave 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. C. W. PARKS & CO., Grocers. JHEW GOODS ros. rSoss Ntore NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED. Shilo's Cure, thegrcnt Couch and Croun Cure, Is in great dcn.nnd. Pocket eizo contains twenty-five, only 25 centB. Children love it. Sold by DrueisiBtH. 90. GREATEST BARGAINS Watch the heading, and see how they go. Yesterday wo had '93 today "JO Wo have put our prices of Second Hand Pianos so low that tho public can see the greatest reduction ever offered in Pianos. Prices ranging from $73 to$175 for secondhand. New pianos, $200 to flOO. Wo intend to close out our entire Btock of musical goods this spring and summer. Business and residenco property on the installment plan at a low ralo 01 interest. Uall on us. Address, T. K. RICHARDSON, BICYCLE SUNDRIES Wo will keen in slock this season Morgan & Wright Quick Repair Tires for all Wheels. Wo will nlso keen tho League Tires, and a full stock of Rubber and Rim Cement, Valves and Patching Rubber, Bells aud Lanterns, and almost everything in tho Bicycle line. Send for our Catalogue of 'IW Wheels, and wo wfll send you free for six months n copy of thu New York Cycle Bulletin. CARLE & RICHARDSON, Oregon M. J0SEPH50N'S New York Cash Store, R05EBURG, OREGON. r m Alexander & Strong THE P0PULHR HOME FURNISHERS.... 326 and 32S Jackson St. Bet. Oak aud Washington. TKrn J T DZIDCO L15' Bcst Assortment eTer V V I LL 1 A IT JC r k brousht to Southern Oregon, and I A. Laxge and Elegant line - CARPETS. We call the attention of our friends to our beauti ful stock of Easy Rockers J Bed Room Sets WAAjVT sltot and Dining Chairs " ' Rugs and Carpets And all Household Articles Our Stock is Unexcelled by Any House South of Portland. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW OOOOS. ALEXANDER X STR0HG hoIKM, ROSEBURQ, OREGON. A 5QUARE DEAU We are Here to Stay. 'l 00 I-l O rH o 00 I o 10 1? ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' j, ' I ' I ' I 1 I ' I ' - 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 Is Avhat we give to every cus tomer, for we believe the best advertisement possible is a cus tomer pleased with what we have sold them, they will come again and again, and their friends will come too. We are not here for a day or for a month. We are Here to Stay. .Roseburg, Or,