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THE PLAMDEALER. l'ubllthed XJailj-. except Sunday. V. K BENJAMIN. C. Y. BENJAMIN ............Killlor. . Manager. Subscription Itntcn. One Year, by mail .. (10 .1:0 - T5 .. SS . 10 Six Months, " Three Months " . .. Ono Month ... . Per Week, delivered by Carrier... The WceUly Plaluilcalcr. Ono Year J2 00 Six Mouths 1 00 Throe Months Hi MAY 2.1S96. Republican State and Congres sional Ticket. For Congressman 1st District, THOMAS II. TONGUE. . Fur Supreme Judge, R.S. BEAK. For District Attorney, 2J District, W.E. YATES. For Member Board of Eqaaliuliou, KOBERT WAITER. Republican County Ticket. For Stato Senator, A. W. REED. For Representatives, J. T. BRIDGES. A. M. CRAWFORD. GEO. W. RIDDLE. For Clerk. J. II. SHUPE. For Sheriff, D. R. SUAMBROOK. For Treasurer, W. A. FRATER. For Assessor, W. S. BRIIT. For Commissioner, M. D. THOMPSON. For School SaperintenJent, O. C. BROWN. For Sarvejor, W. P HEYDON. For Coroner, K. L. MILLER. For Justice, for t tie Four Roseburg Pre cincts, JOHN HAMLIN. For Constable, H. C. SLOCUM. A. V. REED. One of the evils growing out of politics is that of Efcuding men to the legislature to make laws for the people regardless of their business qualifications. To remedy Each abases we mast look to a man's fit- r 1 . neea jor cosiness rattier loan to his po litical shrewdness. A man of good busi ness tact is to be prefeired to a political schemer every time. For good law niak iog Is good business, and unlets a man has been schooled in legitimate business principles be will be a failure as a legis lator, uoou jaws are an irameu upon sound basines3 principles. What i best lor the people in their eyery day affairs 19 what is most needed. A man who has had training and experience as a business man is the safest person to entrust with 1 I t . .. itreiatmre num. cucii a man is the re publican nominee for state senator, Hon A. . Keed, of Gardiner, a man of ma ture years in the fall vigor of life aDd mental faculties, a man of high business attainments, broad and liberal in his views and with backbone enough to stand erect and battle for what he conceives to be right. The opposition perceives this quality in Mr. Reed and are gravitating to him as the man for the place. Vote for A. W. Reed on the first day of next Jane and you will never regret it. For county commissioner, 31. D. Thompson of Scottabarg is the republi can candidate. Mr. Thompson is a gentleman of commanding appearance and possesses the confidence of all with whom he has business relations. He is a man of mature years and possesses a judgement tempered by education, ex perience and observation and back bone to stand up for the right. lie will bring bnsinesj management into his official actions with the view of curtaling county expenses while liberally looking after the best interests of the county in favoring appropriationsiien and where public interest demands it. Hon. 0. C. Brown, nominee for county fcchcol superintendent, was born, reared and educated in Oregon. He is an active and persistent woiker as an educator. Ho holds a life diploma for leaching. Iio has taught in the public schools of Douglas county for tho last ten years. He is now teaching in his home district a second term, on Deer creek. Ho has given universal satisfaction wherever ho has taught. Ho will remain at his work during tho campaign and trusts to tho intelligent voters for their support, and will feel truly thankful if ho snail rcccivo it, which wo arc confident he will. The weather which has prevailed for a month past is not calculated to inspire much confluence in crops, but when wo think of the democratic storm which has pre ailed for three oare, deluging us with foreign "goods acd pauper labor, it makes tho present undosirablo weather appear intignith'iint compared with tho greater ruttcliief. W. A. Frater, tho present incumbent who will succeed himself us county treasurer, putsues tho even tenor of his way attending strictly to business. Ho will not enter tho fiold to solicit votes because ho "don't have to." Mr. Frz ter has proved himself to bo tho lest treasurer tho county has had for years. The Review has had a good deal to say about "dark lantern" methods in politic?. The meeting f J heir busses in Roseburg a few evenings siuce, and the ono in Drain last week take tho cake. After the election is over voters andciudidates will know more about the Review's "dark lantern" methods. II. C. Slocnm.un old and time honored citizen ot Roseburg, is the nominee for constable. Clay is popular with all our citizens on account of his quiet aud busi ness like manner of doing business. Clay Slocutn will be the uext constable for the four Roseburg preciucts, aud don't you forget it. W. i. Britt, nominee for assessor, is a candidate who was placed upon the ticket for his peculiar fitness. Tho office sought the man in this cjsc, and if the people voluntarilv flock to bis sup port at tho polls with the same alacrity- Uiey did for hts nommaoiou he will bo elected. .W. P. Hey don is the nominee for sar vejor. He is well aad favorably known all over the county aud any words of conimenJjtiou fiom us are unnecessary. It elected and that is coniveded Mr. Hevdon will devote his attention to the duties ot the office. Senator Tillman of South Carolina Eay a he cannot go to the populist party in the event that the democratic party will not go for free silver. He docs not know where he will go, except he will go for free siler, "IC to 1 or oust." For coroner the party has hoisted the name of K. L. Miller, the present incum bent. Dr. Miller will no doubt suc.eed himself, his oppononts kuowiog it is use less to opjose him. John Hamlin is the nominee for justice of the peace for tho four Roseburg pre cincts. He has held the.otlice four years aad is known for his impartial and able rulingj and judgments. He will be our next J. P. Doubting Peter cried out Lord save me or I perish. The Review cries out, "Save us Michael Liber cr we go under." The Review's democracy is nairowed down to "will have sheriff's ollice or bust." POLITICAL SPEAKING. The republican nominees for stale legislature: Messrs A. M. Crawford, J. T. Bridges aad G. W. Riddle will address the people on the political issues at the lollowmg time3 aud places: At Canyonvilie, Wednesday, May 0, at 1:30 p. m. At Galesville; Thursday May 7, at 1 p. m. At Glend-ile ; Thu:sday , May 7, at 7 :30 p. in. At Riddle; Friday, May S at 1:3) p m. At looking Glass; Saturday, 31 ay 'J, at 1 :30 p. ni. By order of County Central Committee. HON. THOs. H. TONGUE, Republican nominee for congress from the first district, will address the citizens of Douglas county at the following times and places : At Drain, Tuesday, 3I.ty I2th, at 1 o'clock p. m. At Oakland. Taesday, May l'.'th, at 3 o ciocc p. m. At Roseburg, Wednesday, 3Iay 13th, at S o'clock p. in. 3Ir. Tongue is an able debater and a fine orator. All, regardless of party affiliations, are iuvited to come aud hear him. SENATOR VANDERBURG Will speak at the following times and place: : Drain, May Dili. Roseburg, 3Iay 11th, at 8 p. w. Oakland. .May loth, at S p. in. Chinese Exclusion Laws. Washington, 3Iay 1. The secretary ot tho treasury today sent to tho houso a draft of the bill amending the Chinese exclusion law. It provides that in cases affecting the riguts of Chinese to enter or remain ni the United States, or where persons of Chineso descent' claim tho right to re-enter the United States as cit izens, there shall bo required testimony other than that ol Chinese persons. In cases where affidavits aro taken before notaries public or jnsticeH of tho peaco, and ore proven fake, the persons mak ing them stall be liable to perjury. In explanation of tho necessity for such a law, tlio secretary says that in many in stances the Chinese apply for admission to the United States on tho Ground thai they wro born in this country and vis ited Chiua with their j-arcnta at an early age, where they remained for many years, and in cveiy instance tho testi mony of Chineso persons in support, of their claims is presented. It has been held by the courts that euch testimony, when uncontradicted, ia sufficient to establish the claims. The World's Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in leav ening power as the Royal. AND THEY COUNSELEDTOQETHER And it cauio to pass that the mighty rulers of tho gang gathered themselves together in a secret placo ia the Land Ofilco thoro to counsel ono with another. And it was the ovoning of tho 1st day of the 5 th month and darkness was with in and without. And whon the hour had coino and tho chamber waB closed, Frank, the keeper of herds and Hocks, opened hia mouth and spako unto them saying : Men and brethren what shall we do to bo saved? Tho day of choosing rulers' is nigh unto band, and I fear that few of our gang will bo cIioech. Tako heed lest many bo called and none are chosen. Then all tho council kept silence and gave nuJienco unto Charles, the keeper of Parchment Rolls, who spako this wiao : Our feat are upon slippery places and our burden is heavy ; let us toko no thought of tho many, let us cast off and chooEooneof tho many, of our kind. Brethren, I beseech you let us have Ben- jaman whoso surname is Agec, to become tithe gatherer, and put away all others. Let us forsake father and brothor if need ho that wo may draw nigh unto him. And when he had ceased to speak there arose a mighty murmur among the gang. Somo said What manner of leaching is this? Is he a false prophet? Others said Nay, verily; he speaketh as one having wisdom, for what shall it profit us if all our people be chosen and wo lose Benja- man the tithe gatherer. Then Elmer, whose surname is Mack, chief rustler for the Rolls, with much trembling said: So mote it be, I speak not in parable, but I say unto thea twelva loaves and a few little fishes are not enough; give us Ben and all things needful shall be added unto us. And when Elmer had finished saying, tlicro arose out of the council one Fred, who ts chief scribe of the Rolls, and spake as one sent from tho seat of cus toms, saying: It is written that true oeiiersonian tejclungs forbid that we should make uneqal exchange: neither Biiaii we uarier or irattic Willi tlio prin ciples of our faith; yet, brethren, come to grant unto you a gracious dispensation. I therefore entreat you that the end justiSeth tho means. My sentence is that Benjaman the tithe gath erer must bo chosen. Let us therefore go forth among the paoplo and make a great noise. Let us go into the high ways and byways, and stir up strife among the children. Let u 1 Bend chosen ones unto mem to leacti idem in ways they know not. And when the chief rcribe had finished he sat down and straightway tho chief ruler of the chamber cried out: Yea, brethren, it is good, so let it be. And as they arose to go out, one of their number spake as one afar off, say ing: I am with thee aod no man shall sit on thee to hurt thee, for I have much people in this land. And Ihey went forth in one accord saying one to another: We will begin the good work ou the morrow ; we will spread the Rolls over the entire land, even to the utermost corners ; we will place a stumbling block in the way of the blind. Yea, verily, wo will not eat, neither wdl we drink until we slay David the son of Shambrook. But t rank wept bitterly, saying: Am I my brother's keeper? Tliey answered him with one accord, Nay. Then Frank hung his head and said Alas! alas poor Douglas, my brother must be sacrificed also. And immediately the cock crew. Tbe political fashioj of 1S32 is not yet entirely out of date. Then the deaio cralic party gamed the support ot many weak-kneed republicans upon the prom ise of "tana reform." They have "re formed" American labor and industries to hellangong. But their "touch" of power was sweet and they are now lead iog many repnniicans into "relorm" m another direction. Has thore ever been one Einglo democratic "reform" that has resulted in any other than a disastrous manner to the country? Those republi cans and protectionists who are now es pousing another democratic cause, flock ing into the democratic camp, feeling tho democratic "touch" aud blasting re publican leadership ought to bo thor oughly ashamed of themselves. Daring tho quarter of a century of republican administration, preceding 1892 was it neces eary to'tuni to democratic leader ship or to democratic editors to outlino a republican policy? No. Why, then, now belittle republican leadership, republican policy of repub lican protection for all American inter ests".' None were neglected prior to 1893. None should be neglected after 189t. .Shun all democratic ideas of democratic polhieans nnddemocraticeditorfl. They leail only to destruction. Adhere to re publican counsel, to republican protec tion tor every American interest to re publican statesmanship under an Ameri can leader. American Economist When a democratic daily paper has 130 inches of advertisements from "males" who arc seeking employment, and only 23 inches of advertisements from em ployers who want help, as was tho case in New York on April 11, it is very easy tojjnderstand tho effect of Democratic Tariff legislation upon tho American la bor r irkct. There aro practically six tiici er every job in tho Umpire City itl that basis, but there aro hundreds of o: hers out of work who havo not even the money necessary to pay for an ud Tertisement. A ratio of 1(5 lo 1 would be a moderate estimate. It is infinitely absurd to contend that tlio populists arc merely incidents in politics. Tho fact that they parted com pany with other parties, establishes tho proposition that their moiiLal forces are uninfluenced by old traditions and in certain local instances by older aophis tory and new laid egotism. They Jiavu tho courage of their convictions, siiid tho intelligence to express them. Get tho oldniachmu in, out of tho wet. Get on to the Northern Pacific Flyer. Tho change of time via the Northern Pacific enables paBBengere to leavo Port land daily at 5 p. m reaching St. Taul and Minneapolis in three days, St. Louis aud Chicago in three and one-half days, Lincoln, Neb., at 12:55 noon of tho third day, Omaha at 4:05, St. Joseph at 5:50, Atchison at 0:30, Leavenworth at 7:35 and KansaBCity at 8:05. You can see by this that tho Northern Pacific equals all other lines to all points, and, ana if you will comparo schedules, you will see that the Northorn Pacific beats all other lines into Lincoln lour hours, St. Joseph twelve hours, Leaven worth fourteen hours and Kansas City ten hours and forty five minutes, where immediate connections are niauo in Union depots for all points south. Don't forget that tho Northern Pa cific is the only line running two trains dailv to the ea6t. the only dining car route from Portland, the only line run niog a first class Pullman sleoper through from Portland to Minneapolis and St Paul without a change, and the only lino to the Yellowstone National Park. For full information, tickets, sleeping car reservations, etc., call on or write D, S. K. Buick, resident agent, Roseburg, Oregon, or to A. D. Charlton, Assistant General Passenger Agent, 250 Morrison street, corner Third Portland, Oregon. Supplies for the Soldiers' Home Sealed proposals will be received by tlio Commandant of tho Oregon Soldiers Home at his office for the following sup plies, to be furnished said Home from lime to time as required, for the year ending Marcb 21 , 1897. Said bids must bo received on or be fore May 20, 1S9C, at which time they will bo opened. One or moro of the fol lowing articles must be included in said bid; vis: Butter, forty to fifty younds per week. Hals, G. A. R. or military' styles. Shirts, woolen and cotton, Large tizea. Undershirts, woolen and cotton, large sizes. Drawers, woolen and cotton, large sizes. Socks, woolen and cotton. Shoes and slippers. Overalls, suspenders and handker chiefs. Sample of goods to accompany each bid. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. W. H. Bv.tns, Commandant. Teachers' Examination. Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of making an examination of all persons who may offer tbertselves as candidates for teachers of the schools of this county, the county school superin tendent thereof will hold a public exami nation at Roseburg, in the court house, beginning atl o'clock p. m. Wednesday, May 13, 1S90. An examination will be held Saturday, May ICtli, for State and Life Diplomas, and recommendations given to those who are elegible and apply for State certificates. Dated this the 30th day of April 1S90. J. A. USDKWOOl, Supt. Notice. A representative of the noted firm of Wanamaker & Brown will be in Drain, Saturday, May9!b, Oakland Saturday, May 16th, with a complete line of sam ples of men and boys spring and sum mer clothing. Come and see them. Buy or no buy. Over one thousand samples to select from. You get the price you want, the quality you want, the style you want, and are guaranteed a good fit. To the Public. I have bought the meat market for merly run by J. Bitzer, and will continue at tbe old stand. I eball endeavor to furnish the people of Roseburg with the best of meat, hoping to get a share of tho public patronage, and that Bitzer's old patrons will stay with me. I am, yours to please, U. T. Bixmu: Notice to the Traveling Public. Mrs. Moore, the proprietor of tbe Pri vate Boarding House, formorly known as the Farmers' Hotel, on Lane street, one block east of the depot, has acquired tho reputation of being one of the best cater ers in the city. Meals 15 cents; board and lodging $3.50 Publisher's Notice. At Oakland, T. L. Graves is authorized to receive and receipt for subscription to tbe Plaindkalkh. J. F. BARKER & CO. GROCERS. TEAS A SPECIALTY. A pecll brand jl unadulterated Tea. prise Ou Ia having a large eale Hew atjles Glass and Delf Ware U nlehln? low i-ricei. Our own Tomamfiare very popular. fanned OlIUN. E. MCNEILL, Receiver. TO THE EAST Give the Choice of TWO Transcontinental ROUTES "VIA. Siwlianc Minneapolis AND St. Paul VIA. Denver Omaha AND Kansas City Low Rules lo all Eiisluin Cities. OCEAN DIVISION. l'ORTLAND-SAN FRANCISCO. Steamers leave Ainsworlh dock, I'oitlaud.ut b p. m., every five days. Cabin, t-5.00, steerage, 1150. For full details call cn or addres V. C. LONDON. Agent, lloscburg, Oregon, or address General 1'assciigcr Agent, I'ortland, Oregon. EAST AND SOUTH VIA. THE SHASTA ROUTE OF THE Southern Faciiic Co. Expreia trains leave 1'ortUnd daily. bouth I North SiMr.x. 525.L.X. 10:15.1. V. Lr. - I'ortland - Ar. Lv. - Roseburg - Lv. Ar. - San Francisco Lv. b:10 A. x 11:10 p.m. 6:00 r. X. Above trains stop at East I'ortland, Oreson City, Woodburu, Salem, Turner, Marion, Jeffer son, Albany, Albany Junction, Tangent Sheduj, Ualscy, Harrisburc, Junction City, Irvln?. Eugene, Crcswell, Drain, and all stations from Koscburg to Ashland Inclusive UokCburg mall Daily. 8:30A. X. sao T. X. Lv. I Ar. i'ortland Koseburg Ar. Lv. 4:40 r. x 8:10 a. x. Ualciii PafisciiKer-Dally. 410 P.M. G:lSr. v. ILv. -Ar. - I'ortland -Salem Ar. Lv. 10:15 a. S.tO A. DiMNti caus on ocdcv itoirrc Pullman Buffet Sleepers ASU srxo.Mi-ci.Avs si.uiu'i.x; cuts Attached to all Through Trains. West Side Division. Between Portland aud CorraJU Mail train daily 'except Sunday). 7:30 A. X. t2:15 r. x. Lv. Ar. I'ortland Corvallls - Ar. Lv. 5 )r.x lirtr.x At Albanr and Corvallls connect with train? ot Oregon Centra! Ji L&stern railroad. Express train dally (except Sunday?. 1:45 r. x. ILv. 725 r. x. ! Ar. Ionland McMInville Ar. Lv. 'O A. Through Tlclict to all l'oiutsi In the Hattcrn State. Canada find Europe enn be obtained at low eat rate from tlcorgo lUstcs, Agcul Itocburc- K KOEHLER, E. P. ROGEUS, Manager. Asst. O. F. A l'as?; Agea I'ORTLAND OREGON. FK03I TEK311XAL OK I.NTERI0K F0IXTS The) Northern) Pacific) RAILROAD Is the Line to Take To all Poiuts East ami South. t ts the DINING CAT. ROUTE. It runs through VE3TIBULED TRAINS EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR to 8T. PAUL and CHICAGO (NO CHANCE Or CAES) Composed ol Dining Cars Unsurpassed, Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers, 01 Latest Equipment, TOURIST SI,Ki:iM.(; CARS Best that can be constructed anil iu which accommodations arc both KREE and FURNISHED to holders ot Kirst or Second-class Tickets, and n.ECAVr I)AV COXK.'ilUS A Continuous Line connecting with All Lines, affording Direct aud Uninterrupted Service. Pullman Sleeper reservations can be secured iu advance through any agent of the road. THROUGH TICKETS To and from all l'oints in America, England and Europe can bo purchased t an. IHxVnl nmVA ..f I V. I .- l', IWj vutui VI I1IU .lfUl'Ulj. Full Information concerning rntcs, time ol trains, routes and other details furnished on application to any agent, or A. D. ClIAJtl.TO.-V, Assistant General Passenger Agent, No. 121 First St., cor. Washington. PORTLAND. OREGON. NOTICE. Notice ia hereby given to all whom it may con cern that I hive arpolntc-1 D. W. Stearns of Cala. pool precinct Deputy Inspector of Stock for raid precinct; poatomeo auaress, uaKland; also A. J. Chapman of Wilbur, and Ralph Smith, at Rose burg, to net during ay absence, and others nrll be added as parties Inspected make tbeir desire known to me. Roseburg. May 4th, 1SS7. THOS. SMITH, Inpcctnur ot Stock ftr Douglas county. Or. Dr. Gibbon This old reliable and the most successful Specialist in Sim Fran cisco, still continues to cure all Sexual ntul Seminal Diseases, such as Uonnorrlicro. (Hect Stricture. Syplilllis in all Its forms. Skin Di seases, Nervous Dcbll- V liai ,f VkllVllCS UIIll L.USS C-ol flanhood. the congr uence of self abuse and excesses trodticini? tlio following symptoms; sallow countenance, dark spots under the eyes, rnln In tho head, ringing in the cars, loss of contldcnce, diffidence in ap proaching strangers, palpctation of the hearts weakness ot tho limbs and back, lossot memory, pimples on tho face, coughs, consumption, etc. DR. QIHUONhns practiced in San Fmncisco over thirty years and those troubled should not fail to consult him and receive tho beuelil of Ills great skill and experience. Tho doctor cures when others fail. Tryhlm. Cures guar anteed. Persons cured at home. Charge reasonable. Call or write. Dr. J. P. Cllbbon, 635 Kearney Street, San Francisco, Col. Wmm S M. F. Rapp, LEADING PERSCRIPTION DRUGGIST, Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon. Patent Medicines, Perfumeries. Toilet Articles. THE THIRD O BR00K5IDE The JIOIVC 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 tunity. For information or Estate Office, or on Real Estate Bought and Sold Farms, large and small, to Rent, AND IMMEDIATE Stock Ranges, Timber Lands and Mining Properties, Prune and Hop Lands of best quality, in choice locations, in quantities to suit intending purchasers, at reasonable prices and easj' terms. Inquire of D. S- K. BUICK, UoNcbur, Xaliant 7uwa.M-y, Ojp Cfion. Z1GLER& PATTERSON,. D epot DEALERS IN STAPLE AND - FANCY . GROCERIES.- COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND SOLD. Give us a call. Goods delivered to cny part of the City in short order. Corner Laue & Sheridan Streets, ROSEBURG, OREGON. RoseburgBrewery L. SCHM1TT, Proprietor. PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY, Keep your Money at Home. Drink only home made Beer. The Best in the Market. Cleveland Distilling Go. Manufacturers of and Dealers In PURE BRflflDIES AflD WHISKIES LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES ALL FIRST CLASS DRUG STORES AND SALOOXS UAXDLE OUR GOODS. Goods delivered iu qunUUei of one gallon or more. Orders from Town aud Country Solicited, and wlU bo promptly attended to. -uuiury Office and Salesroom, ,. -north roseburg. VON PESSL & DOERNER, Proprs. For a Cood Brink of WHISKEY A. T. THOMPSON GO to -VXD "THE PLAMET" ROSEBURG Marble and Granite Works. Estimates Furnished on all OOlcc auu salesroom. , Oalc atrcct. 1 A COMPLETE LINE op I HoUiday 1 Goods S FOR J Gentlemen, e Ladies and Children. ADDITION 3ET other way. Sieze the oppor conveyance, call at ony Real POSSESSION GIVEN.' Grocers ALL KINDS OF CALL FOR best whisky on earth. mCHISOH HO., Pri rs. Dealers in all kinds of Marbic ami Granite Monuments and Headstones, Portland Cement Curbing Xoi- Cemciorv J.oIk. kinds of Cemetery Work