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THE PLAINDEALER. Published Dally, except Sunday. W. V. BENJAMIN... a Y. BENJAMIN Editor. ..Manager. Subsfcrlptlou Rates. Ouo Year, by cinlL................... Six Months, " Tlireo Months " . .... Ono Month .. ... Tcr Week, dcltrtrcd by Canict.............. S CO .. 1 M .. 75 25 10 XIic Weekly Plalndcaler. One Year U 00 Six Months . .. ........ 1 00 Three Months SO MARCH 30. 1896. Call for a Republican County Con ventlon. A republican convention for Douglas county, is hereby called, to meet in tbo city of Roseburg, on Friday, April 3, 1S96, at lOrOO a. m., for the purpose of nominating a county ticket and delegates to the state and district convention The convention will consist of 99 dele gales, to be chosen by the several pre cincts, as follows : Cow Creek, 2. Camas Valley, 2. Calapooia, C. Civil Bend, 2. East Umpqaa, 2. Gardiner, -J. Looking Glass, 3. Millwood, 2. Myrtle Creek, 3. Pass Creek, 7. Rosebnrg, C Ten Mile, 2. Wilbur, 2. Yoncalla, 5. Canyon ville, 5. Coles Valley, A. Comstcck, 3. Deer Creek, G. Elkton, 6. Glendsle, 2. Lake, 2. ML Scott, 2. Oakland, 5. Riddle. 4. Scottsbarg, 3. Umpqaa, 5. West Rosebnrg, 4. Peteb lll'ME, Chm. County Cen. Com. John II. Sucre, Secy. A LIE NAILED. Rosedceg, Or., March .Special to the Statesman. The anti-Hermann ticket for delegates to the county con vention carried the four Rosebnrg pre cincts by overwhelming majorities. In a total vote of 330 Hermann's candidates received less than 100. The anti-forces are headed by Simon Caro. Roseborz casts twenty-one votes ont of tire ninety nine in the whole convention. Douglas county will send an anti-Hermann dele gation from present indication 3. The loregomg dispatch appeared In Sunday's Statesman, emphasized with a four-inch scare head. How disgusted it will be whin it learns that directly the opposite are the facts in the case. The facts are that to secure an anti-Hermann delegation from Douglas county, or any precinct in it, would be simply impoe sible, and Hermann's name was only used for electioneering purposes for local candidates. THE PRIMARY MEETINGS. The battle of ballots has begun. Tbe four precincts, carved out of Deer Creek, chose its delegates to the county convention Saturday a Hermann dele gation except one. There were two tickets in the field. One was understood to be tbe Review ticket and hence its meager support. The Review and a few republicans tried to play the A. P. A. racket and did their best to defeat the so-called A. P . A. ticket. But the Re view ticket bad A. P. A. men upon it, while the winning ticket bad anti-A. P. A. men npon it, among whom is Simon Caro, a very strong anti-A. P. A. man thus disproving such a charge. The old legend, "Pike's Peak or bust, wrjicn useu to aaorn tne canvas covers of emigrant wagons in the old days, has been succeeded by various signs appro priate to the changed and changing location of the boomers' paradise. big prairie schooner pissed through Osborne, Kan., bound east from Okla- homalast week, bearing the inscription "Oklahoma for starvation, Kansas for desolation, Texas for devastation, Ne braska for damnation. Going to Ohio to sponge on wife's relation. To hell with Democratic Administration." The Press, X. Y. Congress has a notion to adjourn early in May. It has been in session nearly four months, and is tbe congress that we were told was to turn all our sorrows into joys, all our tears into smiles. Will some admirer of this congress kindly rise up and turn a cathode ray on a single item of general good that has been ac complished. Corvallia Times. We tnrn a cathode ray npon it. Cleve land is like a dog in the manger, grinning veto to anything that might create a emile. We were slightly in error Saturday in regard to Elating that the defeated tickets at the primary meeting wero auti-Herman. We have since learned that they were also Herman tickets, tbe whole fight being local, c'rlain part ies, on either side, asserting that tbe op position ticket was anti-Hermann for the sako of securing votes. The difference between tho republican and .democratic pirlie3 1b this: The former is trying to do something for the county and tha lat'er is Iry'ng to prevent it. Resolutions. To the High Priest, Officers, and Com panions of Umpqua Chapter, No. II, R. A. M. Your committeo appointed to proparo resolutions expressive of tho sense of this chapter upon tho death of our compan ion, Ilyman Abraham, beg leavo to re port: That in the death of Ilyman Abraham Masonry loses one of its most zealous, learned and usoful members, tho chap ter a companion whoso lite and work ex emplified in the highest degreo tho beauties and charities of Royal Arch Masonry, tho community a citizen with out rer.roach, and ono whose hand was never weary of well doing. Tho last diminishing band of pioneers of Douglas county loses a coinnulo who more than forty years ago when a boy encountered the dangors, hardships and privations, to cast his lot with tho hand ful of sturdy men and women who then inhabited tho unknown Oregon, and lias ever since remained loyal to the land of his adoption, and who has aesUt eil in every good work looking toward the upbuilding of his country aud state, In the death of Ilyman Abraham there is lost to this world a man aud Mason who was true to his brethren and tiis friends, was honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow men, and whoso name is imperishably connected with the history of Douglas county and state of Oregon. Resolred, That as a token of love and respect of our depat ted companion the hall of this Chapter be draped in mourn ing, and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of our de ceased companion. J. C. Fcllertox, Asiur Maiiks, C. F. Catiicakt. Notice of Stockholder's fleeting. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of tho Applegate Gravel Mining Company will be held at Rosebnrg, Douglas county, Oregon, be ing tbo place of tbo principle business office of said corporation, at the office of Wm. R. Willis, in the county conrt house, at 10 o'clock a. m., on the tentl day of April, 1S26, for tte purpose of electing three directors to serve as such for one year and nntil their successors are elected and qualified. Dated March 9, 1B96. Wm. R. Willis, PreaiJent of the Applegate Gravel Min ing Ucmpsnr. Attest: W. T. Bodley, Secretary of tho Applegate Gravel aiming company. To the Electors of Douglas County I hereby announce myself as candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the decision of the republican convention. I am not an office seeker, but have been solicited by numerous friends to allow my name to be placed before the voters of this connty. I have always been in the republican ranks, casting my first vote for Abraham Lincoln. I served three years in the war of the rebellion and have lived nearly 10 years in this county. and I do not belong to any "ring", and in the event of being accepted by the voters I will endeavor to serve the tax payers to the beat of my ability. M. D. Thompson. Scottsburg, March 23, 1890. To the Voters of Douglas County By request of a large number of rest dents of my section of the county, I sub mit my name to the republican county convention as a candidate for the office of connty commissioner. I have been a resident of Douglas countv for twentv years and never have asked for recogni tion of any claims for office before. believe I can give the 'axpayera good and faithful service and will feel grt ful to the convention should they place my name on the republican ticket fo commissioner. A. W. Hart. Notice. lne connty court adjourned to meet on tbe Gth day of April next. At that time all claims made by tbe circuit court now in session, will be allowed, that the warrants may be turned in to tbe sheriff on taxes for 1S95, where they do not ex ceed over one-half tbe tax. All taxes will be delinquent on the 30th day April, 1896, when cost will be added on all taxes not paid. No warrants will be taken on taxes after that date. A. F. Ste.ib.ss, C. H. Macro, W. L. Wilson. Delinquent Taxes. me lime lor taking county warrants for taxes has been extended to April 30 Alter this date no connty 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 Juno 1st, and three per cent added for all taxes not paid before July 1st. To the Electors cf Douglas County I again am a candidate on tbe republi can iicset lor tne otnee oi county as sessor, and shall be pleased to recely the support of all who can honorably ar ist me. I owe nobody a cent, am there fore free to act fairly and justly to and by all, and for tbe best interest of Douglas county. I belong to no ring or combine. Yours Faithfully, Geo. Cihxack. $55io Prize. Wheaton College of Wheatou, 111., offers a two year's scholarship for tbe best oration, to be delivered at the fair held in this county in the fall of 1890. The oration shall bo the 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 21 years. For further information enquire of F. A. McCali., Secretary. Died. At her home near this city, March 29th, 1890, Emma Florence Langenberg, aged 11 years, 10 months and 13 days. Services at the Catholic Church at! o'clock n. m. Tuesday, March 31st. j OAKLAND. H. D. Graves was over from Roso- burg Sunday. Mrs. S. A. Hutchinson wont to Robo- burg Friday. Nelse Rooney camo up Irom Eugene on Sunday's local. Z. L. Ditninick made a trip to Elk- ton last week. iVdolph Marks of Roseburg made our town a visit Thursday. Roy. E. Estos of McMinnville was visiting hero with hia son last week. C. W. Clabourno, wifo and son Free man left Friday for Weaver City, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bogard wero viait- iug with Isadoro Rice at Rico Hill last week. Stearns it Clicnowcth received two bi cycles last week. Will Underwood received a largo sup ply of wall paper last week. Harry Dirumick of Marsufield, who is attending school at Corvallia, is visiting relatives here. Harry Piukston was cleaning our streets last week. Next Saturday, April 4th, is the day set for the democratic primaries for electing delegates to the county conven tion. Marius Matcellus, Roy and May Stearns and Vinnio Young are home on a week's vacation of School at Eugene, Mrs. A. G. Young went to Portland Wednesday, to meet her brother W. L, Whitmore and hia wifo whore they will leave for Pomeroy, Washington to visit for several weeks. E. G. Young & Co. mado another shipment of chickens and dressed turk eys to San Francisco aud received large shipment of general merchandise last week. Kev. l. Wilson and wilo was over from Roseburg Thuisday. Mr. Wilson camo to complete arrangements for the confirmation class of five that wero con firmed at the Episcopal cbnrch Sunday by the Right Rev. B. Wister Morris of Portland. The bishop came up on Sat urday's local to officiate at the Sunday morning service. The church has been improved with appropriate drapery about the altar which makes quite change in appearance. D. W. Stearns, A. F. Brown and R. L, Djmmick went to Roseburg Friday even ing to cooler witu Koscburg men con cerning the building of a wagon road to Bohemia. We are in hopes that this may bo accomplished, as it will bo a great benefit to Douglas comity to have Urn mineral belt so it will be accessible with teams, then produce will be in greater demand as the country derslops and many a farmer can realize dollars for produce where he now gets cents. Last Monday night a Demoreat Silver Medal contest was given by the ladies of our town. The contestants! were Misses Mary Medley, Mand Beckley, Nellie Whitney, Stella Hannah, Mary Medley andJnlia Raymond. The judges awarded the medal to Miss Mary Medley. The speakers all did well and the evening's entertainment of music and speeches was enjoyed by those attending. comic recitation, by Miss Good at the close of tbe evening, was enlbusiactically applauded. The social given at Mr. J. Beckley's residence Friday evening by Miss Dora and Grace Beckley and Mrs. S. M Kelley in honor of Mr. Clarence Crow was enjoyed very much by all attending Following is a list of these present be sides the above named persons. Mis3 Gleason, Lizzie Cooper, Mary Medley, Mary Stearns, Vinnie YoungMaud Beck Ier. Maude Russell . Rena Adams, Maud Spooaer, Clara Jones, Eva Howard Dessa McKesson, Helen Medley, Mary Thomas, Maggie Hogan, Laura Pinkston Maggie Armstrong, Demma Roberts Lena Thompson, Etta Good, Jnlia Ray mond, Stella Hanna, Mr. Maltby, Ed Parker, Ora Houser, Fern Adams, Mar cus Marcellus, S. M. Kelley, Will Un derwood, Robert Medley, Arthur Mahc- ney, Roy Stearns, Samuel Heartsock Frank Raymoud, Elmer Parker, Ben Sbambrook, Taylor Beckley, T. L Graves, Allic Houser, J. S. Beckley, Ar thur Beckley. The evening was passed in games aud music. At eleven o'clock refreshments were served, after which the participants nil expressed themselves pleased and with a pleasant goodnight sought their homes over the frosty walks. Mr. Crow will leave soon for Eastern Washington. Tniucv 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 tho time of assessing the same, and in default of such jayment the assessor shall imme diately give to the sheriff a list of eucIi poll taxes. And as the county court requests the law be strictly carried out, my deputies and self will demand all poll taxes, and thoso unpaid will bo retnrned to tho sheriff at onco for collection and mile age. Jas. A. Steru.no, Assessor of Douglas Co., Or, To thr Voters of Douglas County. Gi i em un: I announce myself ns a cauiii Jate before tho republican conven tion for tho nomination of representative to the legislature. If nominated and elected I romite on tho Itviwr of a man, to do everything in my power to lift tho heavy taxliurdcnca from tho shoulders of the over-taxed people of tho county and state. Geo. T. Russell. Dated at Oakland, Oregon, this 9th day of March, 1890. I.O. 0. F. Election. At tho annual election of Fhiletarian Lodge, No. 8., I. O. O. F., Saturday night tho following named wero elected delegntca to tho Grand Lodge which will meet at ABtoria, May 19, 1890: Joseph Micolli. II. Pnrry and Leo Winibcrly. BUSINESS LOCLAS. Caro Bros, aro the boss merchants. School books at Marsters' drug Btore. Go to tho Roseleaf for the best cigar. Now neckwear for ladies and gents at Jay Brooks'. Got your school books at Masters' drug store, Spring goods now arriving at Brook's Cash Storo. D. S. WoBt does insurance. Office opposite tho post office. For Sale. Old papers, at this office, at 25 cents per hundred. Munyon's Homcepathic Remedies for salo at Marsters' Drug Storo. Henry Easton'a teas, coffees and spicoa can't bo surpassed for quality. Mens' and boys' shirts at prices which boat the record at Jay Brook's. For bargains in family groceries, call at tho Pepolo's store, Cass street. . If you don't want to pay other pooples' debts, trade at the one Price Cash Store. Candies, nuts, dried fruits of all kinds and of the best Quality. Call at H. East on'a. Bring your job work to the Plalnokal kr office. We are prepared to do the cheapest and best work south of Port land. For choice family groceries, call at the Peoplo's Store, Mrs. G. W. Kapp, pro prietor, and get your supplies at bedrock prices. Baskets, roie and willow. Brooms, from 20 to CO cents. Groceries of all kinds that will suit any family. II Easton's. Save money and tiino. To parties going East, go by the O. R .& N. short route. Call on or write to V. C. London, Roseburg, Oregon. Come and get jour dental work Iwfore April 15th. Dr. Davis wishes to an nounce that he will spend ono or two months in Portland after April loth. Constantly on hand at the Beer Hall : Cheese', Swiss, limberger brick; fish, spiced herring, sardines, caviar, neu naugen, pickled pigs feet, pickled tongue, ox-mouth salad. Notice is hereby given to the public by the undersigned that I do not allow dead animals to be buried on my prem ises, at Roseburg, Oregon, or garbage dumped thereon or sand or gravel taken therefrom, unless the party taking sand or gravel first contract with me for the right to bo do. Tresspassers will be prosecuted ac cording to law. Aaron Rose, Roseburg. Oregon, March 17th, 1895. Notice. Tbe tax roll of Douglas county for 1S95 is now in my hands for collection and is now duo and payable at my office. C. F. Cathcabt, Sheriff. To The Republican County Convention I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of county treasurer before your body on the 3d Inst. Taos. Sumi. Proposals Wanted. "VJOTICK TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS " Scaled bids will be received at the offlcc of the Secretary of State, Salem, Or., until 1 o'clock l !. Wednesday, Aprils, 16. for the erection and completion of a nmpltal building at Kosc bunr, Or., according to plans, specifications, etc., now on exhibition at tbe office of Delos D. Ncer, architect. 133i First st , Portland, ttatc honsc. Salem, Or., and at the Soldiers' Home, of Roseburg, Or. All bids must be accompanied with a certified check, drawn to tbe order of 3, B. Ormsby, chairman board of trustee Oregon Soldiers Home, in a sum equal to o percent of bid. the same to bo forfeited and anclied to the Soldiers' Home fund in case the lowest or ac ceptable bidder falls to enter Into contract, with accepted bonds, in tbe sum of the full amount oi contract, wiw at least mo sureties, wltmn 10 days after the award of contract. All bids must be addressed to " 3. B. ORMSBY, " Care Secretary of State, Salem, Or. "Tender of (name) for Hospital at Soldiers' Home." The rlsht to reject any or all bids Is hereby rescrved. Br order of the Board of Trustees of tbe soldiers uome. Attest: a. B. ORMSBY, Chmn of Board Final Notice. TN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF -" Oregon, in Douglas county. In the matter of the estate of Uriah Hasscl), deceased. NoUce is hereby given that the undersigned adminlitratorof the above entitled estate has filed his dual account in settlement thereof, and the Court, bjtorder duly made and entered of record, has liicd Monday, May 4, LW, at 10 o'clock a. m., for hearing objections If any there be. to laid account, and the final settlement of aiu csiaie. J. w. tVBIOHT, Administrator. 0.R.O, E. MCNEILL, Receiver. TO THE EAST Gives tbe Choice of TWO . Transcontinental . . ROUTES "VIA Spokane Minneapolis AND St. Paul VIA. Denver Omaha AND Kansas City Low Hales to all Eastern Cities. OCEAN DIVISION. I'OKTLANU-SAN FRANCISCO. Steamers leave Alnsworth dock, Portland, at 8 p. m., every live days. Cabiii.io.00, steerage, For full dctiiils call on or ntldrca V. C. LONDON, Agent, Uoscburfr, Oregon, or address W. II. HUBLBUBT, Ocncrixl l'nwiiRor ARcnt, l'orllnnil, Oregon. M. F. Rapp, LEADING PERSCRIPTION DRUGGIST, Jackion Street, Roseburjr, Oregon. i 5 - Patent Medicines, Perfumeries. Toilet Articles. W. H. CASEBEER, -..DEALER GROCERIES & Corner Jackson aud Douglas Streets. New Store ! New Goods ! Prices Just Right ! COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THE THIRD BR00K51DE. TJie Howe Fawn, 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 than doubled in value. The the future. More fortunes ing town or city than any tunity. For information or Estate Office, or on G- T. ZIGLER & PATTERSON,. Depot Grocers DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.- COUNTRY PRODUCE Give as a call. Goods delivered to Corner Lane & Sheridan Streets, For a Good Brink of WHISKEY - A. T. THOMPSON GO AND CALL FOR "THE PlaAWTET" BEST WHISKY ON EARTH. RoseburgBrewery L.; SCHMITT, Proprietor. PATEONIZE HOME INDUSTRY. Keep your Money at Home. The Best in Cleveland Distilling Go. Manufacturers PURE BRANDIES LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL PURPOSES ALL FIRST CLASS DRUG SIX) RES AND SALOON'S HANDLE OUR GOODS. Goods delivered iu quantities ot one cation or more. Orders from Town and Country Solicited, and will be promptly attended to. vines ana g0SKBDRa ROSEBURG Marble and Granite Works. Marble Estimates Furnished on all Office axicl HalesHrcotu. 711 Onli Street. Mineral, Railroad. Aricuitural. 8- G. POTTER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 1100 (1 St., N. W. Washington, D. C. For many years in tho Oenerniri.aud'onicn. Examiner of Contests, Mineral vs. Mineral vs Railroad and Agricultural claims, aud I-ato Chief of the Mlnera Division. Correspondence I ted. A COMPLETE LINE OF Holliday Goods 5 FR 5 Gentlemen, Ladies m and Children. IN.. PROVISIOfiS, ADDITION Brookside addition have more prospect is much better for are made m lands near a grow other way. Sieze the oppor conveyance, call at ony Real BELDEN. Propr. BOUGHT AND SOLD. any part of the City in short order. ROSEBURG, OREGON. Drink only home made Beer. the Market. oi and Dealers in AMD WHISKIES VON PESSL & DOERNER, Proprs. EJ.ACIISOfiKOJrojrs. Dealers in all kinds oi and Granite Monuments and Headstones, Portland Cement Curbing IToi Oometory .Lots. kinds of Cemetery Work Notice to Creditors. TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TUE STATE OF Oregon, for- Doiii?1r mnntv. Iii the matter of the assignment of J. Abra lmm. nu insolvent debtor. All persons haying claims against the above named J. Abraham aro hereby notified to pre? sem vuuir claims uauer oain 10 mo wtlulu tnreo months irom tho dato hereof. Dated at Uosehuw, Oregon, March 13, SM. II. f. SI.OCUM, Assignee. Brown .t Tutix, Attorneys for Aii;iiee. inl9t" 3 si ; ealmi G.W.KRUSE TBS GROCKK, 406 Jackson St., One door south P.O. Choice Teat, Coffees, , Tobaccos and Cigars. And every thing else In the Grocery line, Highest Harket Paid for Country Produce. Give him call and be convinced. AND SO HAS GROCERIES AT ALLISON'S ! CONE TO ROCK BOTTOM. SEE I Star. Climax, Horse-Shoe and Spear- Head Tobaccos, go at 45c per plug. Toddy, Even Cbarjge, Battle-Ax, 25c, Saw-log, 95c. Bice, 16 K for $1. Sugar 16 and 17 U for $1. Lard.85c. Choice Savon Soap 85 j per box. Canned Corn 10c. Tomatoes 5 and ISc. Best Spider Leg and Japan Tea 40c. Gun-Powder Tea 45c. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder lib can 30c, "& can 15c. Eastern Hams llc. 4B Prnnes 25c. Honey 15c. Spices 10c. Candy 10c. Brooms 20c, 30c and 40c. Rope 10c per U. Beans 3c, etc., etc. Other goods accordingly. Cash Talks. Give ns a call and we will do'yon good. Respectfully, D. F. ALLISON. Jon. 30. '96. MRS. Iff. BOYD, DEALER IN CHOICE Family Groceries, DISHES, Books and Children's Toys. A FULL LLVE OF- Froits, Nuts, French Candies, Confectionerj Canned Goods, Coffees, Teas, Itc. IMPORTED KElf TOST CIGARS. CHOICE BRANDS OP CIGARS J. F. BARKER & CO. GROOEES. TEAS A SPECIALTY. A special brand jl unadulterated Tea. Our prise corr 1 L.I tl la ha-ring a large sale Jfew styles oi Glass and Delf Ware astonishing lav prices. Our oirn canned Tornaiioes'ara tut popular. H, C. STANTON Hsa jostrccetYed a new and extensire stock o DRY; GOODS CONSISTING OT Ladies' Dress Goods, Ribbons, Trinuuings, Laces, Etc., Etc. -ALSO A FINE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES Of tha best quality and finish. GROCERIES, Wood, Willow and Glass Ware, Crockery, Cordage, Etc. Also on hand in larse qnantitie and at prices to auit the times. Also a Urge stock of Custom-Made Clothing Which is offered at cost price. Afoll and select stock of SCHOOL BOOKS Constantly on hand. Also the LATEST NOVELTIES IU STATIONERY, books and periodicals published in the United States. Persons wishing reading matter of any kind will do to glre me a call. Shilo's Cure, thegreat Cough and Croup Cure, is in greut demand, rocket Bize contains twenty-five, only 25 cents. sM&l dealing wiw DM mi I ! unm miuiiii Children love it. Sold by Druggists.