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THE PLAINDEALER, Published Dally, csccptSuuday. v. BENJAMIN... Y. BENJAMIN Editor. ..Manager. Subscription Kntcn. One Year, by mall..... Six Months, " Three Month " One Month ' Ter Week, deliver?! by Carrici......... ..WOO 1 .. 75 .. 25 .. 10 Ytic Weekly IMnlndealcr One Year P 00 Six Month 1 00 Three Month M JULY 9. 1S96. The planet Mars is considered by those best qualified to know, or at luast speculate noon its conditious, has a climate, physical changes and chemical elements very like those of this earth. If such be the case, and it appears to be the prevailing opinion of astronomers that it is, it is reasonable to suppose that Mara has a people similar to oar own with languages and governments, and institutions not unlike oar own. England's Gain by Our Free-Trade. In ISM we imported from Europe under the McKinlej tariff, f317,511,4 worth of poods. In 1S05 we imported 431,514,021, a gain to Europe and a less to the United States of 1114,002,351. The more we import from Europe the less we produce at home. The more we produce at home, the mere we provide employment for men and women in the United States. One hundred and four teen million a year is not much to be sore, bat the making of that amoant of goods would have furnished employment for a considerable number of people itho were in enforced idleness for most of the time last jear. For nearly four years hardly a dy has passed without a feeling of dis'rust con sequent upon the management and sla- piditvoflhe democratic party. Under protection the country has prospered No alarm was felt about disturbing the monetary system of the nation. Mc K inky 'a name is indissolubly linked with protection, which hs now become a leading republican national idea. It is the plainest logic, therefore, with the voters, (bat if McKinley is pet in the White House the good times of pist yeare jyen better times will prevail, ana tnat mere win De no detiau, no alarm about a threatened debasement of currency, lower wages for labor, closed factories and general stagnation in business. We cannot contemplate the election cf Mr. McKinley to the Presidency with any satisfaction, for it will undoubtedly mean an attempt to restore the high Tariff once more, but on the other hand President Cleveland's Chauvinism dur ing the last six months has shaken to its root the confidence which was formerly felt in his good sense and friendly feel ing in this country. As between the two candidates there is little to choose for us King Stork is as little agreeable as King Log and we shall watch the prog ress of the contest with the perfect neu trality which springs from a cordial dis trust of both sides. Bat undoubtedly the chances are heavily in McKinley's favor. The Yorkshire 'Post, Leeds June 19, 1S9C. "lamademocrat" David B. Hill of New York is turned down in the Chicago convention. Ability otands for nought when medioczes are in the saddle. mil's unswerving democracy is no com mendation these times. It is the silver tongues now that ring the clearest Brains rule where brains abound amongst the masses, bat sentiment discounts it wnere tne emotional natures oi Hie un informed have been stirred up to a white heat by designing demagoguee. All the logic of the sound money men falls still born upon the ears of the silverites. They are now mad witb'excitement over imaginary fears, wild with frenzy at wrongs themselves bave'wrought. Like Haul they have evoked a spirit of dis quietude that .will not doxn at their bidding. Hill, Carlisle, Whitney, ct al may as well hold their peace. Altgeld, tne paruon er oi anarcnisis, Has more in fluence with the frenzied populace than a score of level headed statesmen. Brown Retires. With the close of this session of the district court, Mr. Geo. M. Brown closes his official duties as district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District of Oregon Mr. Brown is a young man, and poesessss many good qualities as an at torney. During his encumbency, he has wou considerable fame as a criminal prosecutor, rarely failing to convict He also won a high reputation as an ora tor. He now lavs down his official ecepter, to take up that of a privato ! counselor and enters the arena of attor- ueyship, well equipped by nature, edit-1 cation and experience for a high plaeuJ amoiigii -ut counselors at law. . . The Lugenu Daily pended publication. Register liju uua- SCENES IT 1 1111 The Free Silverites in the Saddle. Chicago, July S. Chairman Dauiel put a motion that the convention take a livomiuute recess, aud bo addressed by Governor Hogg, of Testis. The motion was carried. Tho former Lone Star governor, known to the world at largo on account of his fight against the railroads in his state, is tho biggeet man in the convention His weight is not less than 300 pounds, and be stands some inches above &ix feet. He proceeded with a voice like tho bass of a church organ to hurl thunder bolts against gold and republi canism. Ho began by congratulating the convention on the proud opportunity before it. The tactics ot tho democrats a not bolting, he declared, should pre vail in accordance with tho time- honored democratic doctrine of majority rule. He spoke of the deliverance of the liberties of the." people from the yoko of republican rule. The party, he said, had made a mistake four years ago which would not be repeated. If the republican party was returned to power it foreboded a nation of miuions and millionaires. If (he democrats would stand .together that party could be forever laid out on .the hillside of despair. He denounced the growing tendency toward the centralization of government, which, he said, must event ually mean the oppression of the people bv bavonet and destruction of their liberty. Texas' ex-governor's attack on the re publican platform met with hearty sym pathy from the audience. Some of .the cold men. however, showed openly that they were opposed to some of his ex treme expressions. When ex-Governor Hogg finished, Senator White assumed the gavel temporarily while the crowd cried for Hill, Blackburn, Altgeld and others. Delegate Money of Mississippi moved that Senator Blackburn be re quested to address the convention, and the crowd yelled itself hoarse in ap proval. BLACKBITRX bPEAK.-.. AVith a proud step the gallant Ken luctian mounted tne stage, tiis appear ance set the convention wild. He is one of the silver idols, and it was apparent s soan as his fervid oratory was launched that he had the pit and gallery with him The democratic party he said, was in convention to correct the evils of bad government in splendid style. State af ter state bad fallen in line, and the con vention was instructed overwhelmingly by the pi, ty and people. The Kentuck ian's speech was like a tierce cavalry charge. It swept along with vollev after volley of silver shot, and its points were followed by volley after volley of wild shrieks of applause and approval. A territSc yell went up when he said Let us construct a platform that neither umau nor devilish ingenuity can sub mit to bat one construction." There waa another yell when he exhorted the convention to tell the country that "we mean to put silver back where it was in 1S73." Another was when he de nounced "the issue of bonds in time of profound peace, and another wilder than all when he shouted, "Christ with the lash drove from the temple a better set of men than these who for 0 years have shaped the financial policv of this country." Be temperate, be c aservative," said he. "but do not forget to gather the spienuia iruits ut victory you nave so splendidly won. You have captured the skirmish line but the inner citadel stilt stands. Do what you were sent here to do, but whether you favor the gold standard or the doable standard, let every one remember that he is a demc- ciat still. I pin my faith to the princi I t 1... 1 . piea ano loyalty oi my party, a new day is dawning," he concladed, "whose effulgence marks the return of the de mocracy to power. I beg of yougentle men, make a platform that will tell the truth and then rally as one man to vin dicate its utterances." During Blackburn's speech the 15,000 people in the hall were aroused to a high pitch of enthusiasm, and as be closed they went wild. For two minutes they shouted their approval. Loud calls for Bryan were then heard zad when the chairman inquirtd if Bryan was in the hall, the delegates and spectators jumped to their feet and wavea ineir nanusercnieis. ine young orator from Nebraska could not be found. A chorus of demands for Hill was raised again, loader than ever. While the tu mult was at its height Delegate A. W. Hope of Illinois pushed down to the steps of the platform, and with out stretched arm, pointed toward Senator White, clamoring for recognition. Fin ally the chairman saw him and heard the cry, "I move that Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, address tho convention." Although no one 20 feet away could catch the purport of the demand, White beat with the gravel until the conven tion consented to subside a trifle, and then announced that Governor Altgeld was called for. Tho Illinois delegates led an enthusiastic cheer, which was taken up by the other delegations and chorused by tho galleriee. Many mounted chairs and faced toward Illi nois. The governor, a plain-faced man, with a brick beard, closely cut and close cropped black hair and jet-black eyes that enapped and gleamed liko sparks, stood in the aisle with uplifted arm, ap- pealing lor attention, l ew could see '". t''r0 1,1,11:11 crowding ami confusion until he mounted his chair, ,"",t;r 11,15 Hliuoisslanilard and the cheer iouiiei. ins opponents nniuen Willi i wratli, aii'l hli'iuoreil upjii linn :t sputter ol liiwiu Tliiutigli'jiil thi'j ucunc (lio , I delegations from New York, Massacbu-1 setts aud other Eastern states, sat in frozen silence. Thoro camo an end to tho uproar at last and Altgeld made his voice heard by saying: "Onbohalfof the stato of Illinois I suggest that this convention givo D. B. Hill, of Now York, an oppor tunity to address it." This stroke brought down another shower of domands for "Hill, Hill, Hill." Tne chairman said : "Tho dis tinguished gentlemau from New York, who has been ctlled for so often, is not here." Still tho convention domanded 'Hill" until Senator White was driven to cry, " Will you insist on having men who aro not hero?" Then tho cry waa turned to "Russell," by the Eastern men. Tho young Massa chusetts governor sat impressively in his chair and his friends gave him up. Finally ex-Governor Overmayer of Kan sas was brought to the platform and ap peased the appetite of the crowd for sov- eral minutes, as he spoke "for the do!- ar of our daddies." For another fivo minutes tho band held them in check with stirring music ALTOKLl) TO THE KltOXT. Then the cries for Altgold were re newed and at last with evident reluc atice tho Illinois governor was urge! for ward to tho stage. Great curiosity ex isted to Ece him. Some delegates crowded to the front of the stage, not be cause his voice was weak, as his clear tones reached oat to the farthermost imits ot the hall, but to get a closer view of the man. With great delibera tion, he opened with a statement that he had not come hero to make a speech, but to assist in the nomination of the next president of the United States and a formal declaration of principles that would again offer hoe to the party of the people. This opening sentiment warmed up the audience and the almost haggard face of the Illinois governor grsw flashed, his gestures came quick and vehement, and before he proceeded far the convention waa swayed as b the cyclone of his oratory. ben be declared that hungry men and children were looking to this con vention for relief, there was a great dem onstration. Adroitly he worked ap to bis climax. He declared that toil, blood, and sweat of millions was being doubled by shrinkage in the standard of values. Then he paused and flinging his arms out before him, asked, "Will you let them continue it?" No, no, never,'' came in thundering chorus from 15,000 throats. Referring to the great struggle against slavery, he painted to the American flag at bis back and scouted the idea of com promise. "Did the men," he a3ked, "who gave up their lives to preserve the tiig talk of compromise? Th-Te could be none There can be none." As he finished he descended from the platform and was ac corded another great demonstration The Illinois delegated mounted chairs frantically waving their bandanas. Del egates from other delegations ciowded around shaking his bands, while tbe galleries yelled. A Democratic Babel. Cnic.u.0, July 9. Committee on plat form have added an anti-A. P. A. plank and reiolution granting civil and religi ous liberty to every citizen. Minority's report, advocating that all money be kept at parity with gold, cheered. was loudly Tillman makes a speech, and refers to the .bond Jquestion. Cheers and hisses. Says Cleveland had no courage to over ride his oath and invade tbe state of Illi nois with government troops. Cheers and hisses. Says Cleveland has been the death of the democratic party bo far as he could be. Quotes lines from By ron tending to represent Cleveland as a traitor. Refers to Sherman and Cleve land republicanism. Says we are en gaged in an efforttojestore the liberty of our fathers, and must get pops and bime taiists to .adopt platform and nominee or they will be beaten and disgraced in November. mil denounces plank favoring income lax, and says it is unwise to "assail tbe Supreme Court of the country. Says he will not follow 6u.'h revolutionary steps Thinks it unwise to criticise tho bond issue, and asks what it means. "Is it repudiation?" Cheers. Motion on adoption of amendment by inn to substitute minority report on finances. Lost ayes 303, noes 020, Hill's motion endorsing the administra tion. Lost 354 ayes, 5(S noes. mil s motion tbat it tree coinage proved a failure after ono year to discon tinue it was lost by a big viva voce vote, Roll call on adoption of the platform was ordered, resulting in 628 for to 301 against it. Convention adjourned till 8 o'clock. The Josephine Caves. ine l oriianu Jiazamas, wbo bave ar ranged for a climb to Crater lake in August, have in view a visit to the won derful Josephine caves, which are among the unexplored curiosities of Or egon. Little is known of them. They are high up on old Groyback, and about 40 n.iles from Grants Pass, and they are reached either by way of Kerby or Williams valley. The executive com tnittc "f tho MazamaB has been corres pond 4 with Mr. Silsby, of that city, will, leference to conveying tho party of mountain-climbers to the Joeepbino caves. The Ashland Crater Club has been completing all the details for tho trip up to Crater lake, and tho prospects are that it will be a very delightful trip. Germany will pay an export bounty on nearly 2,000,000 tons of sugar this year. This is an enormous margin to havu left after providing for ho-ne cou Hiimplioii, hut the 1'nited Status will surpass it when ita possibilities in sugar production aro properly developed. Dr. Price's Cream Baking- Powder Awarded Gold Mcdi! Jtld winter Fir. Sir. FrancUco. Board of Equalization Notice. Notice is hereby given that tho Board of Equalization of Douglas county, Ore gon, will meet in the offico of tho County Court of Said county, in the court house in tho city of Roseburg, Oregon, on Monday, the 31st day oi August, 1890, and will continue in ses sion until Saturday, September 5, 1896, to publicly (examine the assessment rolls and correct all errors in valuation, description or qualities of land lots or other property. Now, '.therefore, all patties who may be aggrieved by reason of valuation, description, or otherwise, as to their assessment, will take notice of the meeting of said Board of Equali zation, at said time and place, and make duo complaint to said Board of Equalization, otherwise their assess ment will stand as made by the asses sor. J. A. Stkeunq, Assessor for Douglas County. The Ideal Panacea. James L. FrancisAlderman, Chicago, says: "I regard Dr. King's New Die covery as an Idnal Panacea for Coughs, Colds and Lung Complaints, haying used it in my family for the last five years, to tbe exclusion of physician's prescriptions or other preparations." Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa, writes : "I have been a Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years or more, and bave never found anytbing so beneucial, or tbat gave me such speedy relief as Dr. King's New Discovery." Try this Ideal Cough Rem edy now. Trial Bottles Free at A. C. Marsteis' Drue Store. City Treasurer's Notice. .notice is hereby given to all persons holding Roseburg city warrants indorsed prior to March 2. 1893, to present the same at treasurer's office in city hall for payment, as interest will cease thereon after the date of this notice. Dated this 17th day of June, 1S96, at Roseburg, Oregon. J. A. Pkkkins, City Treasurer, Lumber for Sale, or Trade. If you have bay, grain, bacon, beef cattle or a good buggy you wish to trade for lumber, or if you wish to buy a bill of first class tir or cedar lumber, you wil save money to call on Otto A. Amlalt Comstock, Oregon. Lumber for Sale or Trade. it you fiave dry cows or belters you want to trade lor lumber, or if you want to buy a bill of any kind of fir lumber, you will do well to address P. O. box 125. Drain. Oregon. The Central House. W. U. Gordon is now tbe proprietor of ibis popular house. Tbe table will be supplied with the best in the market. good beds and courteous treatment Meals 15 cents, and beds tbe same rate, 6 Per Cent Money. Whoever wishes to give improved farm land as security for 6 per cent money, address P. O. box, No. 90, Rose' burg, Oregon. Vnr innr TmtMtlon. Catarrh "Cures? or Tonics for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken internally, usually contain either Mercury or Iodide of Totassa, or bom, wmcn arc injur ions if too lone taken. Catarrh is a local, not a blood disease, caused by sudden change to cold or damp weather. It starts in the nasal . .Mitnf, iwm i r ami thrfot- Cold in the head causes excessive flow of mucus, and. if repeatedlr neglected, tne re sults of catarrh will follow; severe pam in the head, a marine sound in the ears, bod breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis charge. The remedy should be quick to allay inflammation and heal the membrane. 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