The Plaindealer. (Roseburg, Or.) 1870-190?, July 13, 1896, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextPRESIDENTIAL TIMBER. The democrats have done lliu expected tiling, turned down its ablest men Whitney, Hill, Carlisle, Vila?, Boies, Palmer, Patterson, et nl aud nanvd that nioieoric satellite, W. J. Bryan, of Nebraska, for president. The object of this is apparent. It is f or tho purpose of drawing to the party au ele ment of opposition to tho republican party, and by that means the party hopes to win. Democracy hopes to use tho pjpulitt and fire siiveritcs as a cat's paw to rake rojsted chestnuts out ol the political furnace. It is the old parly tac tics, a la Tolk, Pierce and Greeley, lis best and ablest men are laid on the shelf to dry, labeled 'unavailable.' THE CITY AND WATER COMPANY. The city council mado a proosition to the company for the use of water for fire purposes at the last regular meeting. The city has made tho company a very liberal proposition, viz: $G00 per auuum for that purpose alone. The Hushing cf the sewers was not considered of suffi cient importance to justify au expense Tills COO, considering tho hard times, is totter than $1030 when the original con tract was made. Then, too, in view of the fact that the city is heavily in debt the company ou;ht to let the city have water at the lowest possible rates. Sme thins must be done to get the city out of debt or it will become bankrupt. The city lax up to the highest per centum and property depreciating, the amount of revenue from taxes is growing les, and that from licenses has fallen off, espacl ally from the saloons. S3, unit S3 the expenses are cat down it is only mat ter of time when the city would be un able to even keep up apjvearances of a government. The electric lights are costing the city more than they oug'it, bat at present there is no show for ie- trenchment there as the contract has soar? time yet to run. Under the present conditions of the city's finances and the big debt hanging over it, the city has made a very liberal offer for water lor fire purposes only. WHO HE IS. William Jennings Bryan was born in Salca, Marion county, III., .March, 0, 1SG0, entered paUic school until 15 years of age, sj-ooding his vacations oo the farm ; in the fall of 1S75, entered Whip ple academy, at Jacksonville. 111. : en tered Illinois college, at Jacksonvi'!e, in 1S77, completed a classical course and was graduated with the highest honors in 1S?1 ; attended Union college cf law, at Chicago, for two year?, during which lime he was connected with the cilice of ex-Senator Lyman Trumbull. Began the practice of his profession at Jackson rille ; removed to Lincoln, Xeb., Octo ber 1, 3SS7, and became a member cf the firm of Talbot & Bryan. lie never held an elective office prior to his election to congress. Was elected to the 52J and re-elected to the 53d congress as a demo crat, receiving 1C.7S4 votes, against 13, 6H votes for Allen W. Field, republican ; SO votes lor K. W. Maxwell, populist, and 2-109 votes ior Jerome Sharnp. inde pendent Bryan exceeds bat by 16 months the age limitation placed by the constitu tion upon presidential candidates, it re quiring the man most be 35 years of age. After hi declination to rcn again for congress from Nebraska, Bryan pur chased an interest in the Omaha WorlJ HeralJ, and has since been considered its editor on financial and political ques tions. Bryan's refusal to run again for con gress wa3 on account of his bitter disa greement with President Cleveland on the money .jceition : Bryan issuing a manifesto in which he bitterly arraigned Cleveland and his administration. WOMEN BICYCLE RIDERS. In Washington, D. C, there is a so ciety called "The Woman's Bescce League," and jast now it is making war upon the bicjc!e as a means of rapid transit or pleasure for women. The league proclaims that "immorality is alarmingly on the inciease among American women," and all became ol the horrid bicycle. It may be that the ladies of tlie Bescce League are actuated by the loftiest and mcst sincere mo tives, bat for all that it is unforturate for themselves that they have so little con6dence in their sex. It may be, too, that the rescuers are in a rneasare right when they say that the bicycle pro moted immorality, but a mere assertion that it is so doe-3 not make it so. Undoubtedly the bicycle tends to more familiar association between men and women than some other way uf enjoying companionship, but if the logic cf these rescuers is good to apply to bicycle riding it is good to apply to baggy riding or walking. It is the guilty mind that suspicion most trouble?. No doubt women would be safer if they were kept in seclusion, and they would to safer still if they were in their craves but there would be no thought for their safety if men were fitted to coffins and the lids nailed down. Now, a (rue woman does not compromise her mod esty a whit more on the bicycle than she does riding on a street-car or a boggy. All things are evil to tho evil minded. It so happens that a 'great many wo men use the bicycle for convenience. They have to go from place to place on legitimate business, and it is quite as proper to go on a bicycle as it is to walk. Then very many women ride tho bicycle for health and others fcr f pleasure, and if there be anything immoral in it it is discovered by others thsn those who rido wheels. It is very true that some women Licjclo riders adopt costumes that might bo spliced out a little with tho same kind of material, but the eamo is very much more true of some men bicyclists The fact is, these arc not the days of tho Mayflower, but there just as many good and truo women notv as there were in those days. The mem bers of the Uescuo League might better attend to rescuing their own minds from tho many unfounded suspicions which appear to keep them in a stato of agita tion. Call. BRIEF MENTION. From Friday' Dally. F. Werlr. of Ashland is registered at tho Central. J. B. Heald of Drain is registeied at tho McClallen. Wm. Giflbid of Oakland is registered at tho Van Houten. Wash Mooro of Camas Valley is reg istered at tho Central. Geo, N. Staloy of Yoticalla is regis tered at the McClallen. J. C. Haight of Galesvillo is regis tered at tho Van Houten. What's the matter with Peunojer? ScoojhhI by the Nebraska cyclone. John Bishop of Stephens mado this oftice a pleasant business axil while in town today, ' .Mrs. Hamilton P.ushnell of Olalla lies dangerously ill ut the Samaritan hos pital, Portland. Sam S. Gol'ismitb, V. IS. Fraxer and B. P. Folir of Portland are legisteru i at the McClallen. Verrelmau A Nelson of Gardiner wa granted a license to sell liquor in less quantities than one quart for the next ensuing year. In a bank at La Grande, Or., is dis played $1000 .worth of gold which is tho result cf a zA-dajs' run at the Basin mine. An average of about $40D jer day has been maintained ever since the mine has leen in operation. Thelj-ution of mining itaimsby Post master Bliss, Mr. MeFariane ur.d about a dcxeu others, un a quartz ledge that can be traced f jr several miles, has cre ated an ageeable excitement in the Olalla country. The assays are good enough At Astoria, active preparations are al ready teiag made for the third annual regatta which takes place in that u y in August. Valuable priaes are to be effered for the various events, and it is expected that large numbers ui toals will be entered for the races. The Cjuaty Cwrt h-s rejev-'.ed t he entire seyen bids made.fer the construc tion of the projtosed bridge across Cow creek at Glendale on account of the amount of the bids beitg in excess of what the Court feels jestitied in nawng. The Court has determined on advertis ing for sew bids for the bridge. to I Six Per c r Cent. Money! portunity has now come and by the hearty co-operation of those who wish to borrow money at the low rate of six per cent., the parties will be able to establish a loaning association in onr midst, which will be one step toward relieving onr burdens. ) (0 DON'T WANT THE EARTH. CAN NOW 11KHU) nv STITOUTINI. THE LAND OWNERS' UNION. JXNOW THAT, By a succession of well-laid schemes success fully carried into effect, capital has laud values by the throttle and calmly turns a deaf ear to the plain tive moans of dispair. We are now unable to hold our lands and unless a proper step is speedily taken, prcseuT land owners must soon bow submission to centralizing wealth and step down and out only to find themselves scourged slaves of au haught' aristocracy. The Plan. Certain steps have been taken to furnish money at a low rate of in terest to those who have farm lands to give in security. By securing the co-operation of enough who want loans, the plan can be per fected to furnish money as above described. A " Land Owners Union " will be formed aud all who are suf ficiently interested to give it sup port will be allowed to take out loans at six per cent. From SlBr2j'j baity. W. B. Wolls of OHalla is registered at 1 ' the McClallen. F. Ward of Wardton came up from his ranch today. C. W. Viustonrhe fruit ccliurist, is in the city today. Geo. Marsh of Looking Glass is a guest : a ........ at me an tiocten. i W. N. Pintler of Yencalla is registered at the Van Houten. ' We are Ready to Co-operate. There is no reason why the peo ple of Oregon should not have six per cent, money. People of other states have it at even four per cent. We must make a move. The op- I shall remain some days longer in Roseburg, then move my head quarters to Grants Pass. Hence all who are interested in procuring money on their farms at the low rate of 6 per cent, will address box 96, Roseburg, for circulars, which will explain the move more thoroughly. Those with keen in sight will see at a glance what this means for Oregon. Full particulars will be given after the circular has been re turned to me, having been filled carefull and accurately. Address Post office box 96, Roseburg, Oregon. T. J. JACKSON, Manager. r 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 we 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. ft city ' A. F. Bron of Oakland is in Hi toJav on business. Mr. and .Mrs. Cha;. Wilson of Winston are in the city today. E. Morgan of .Looking Glass came over from that burg today. M. B. Marcellus and Dr. II. Little of Oakland are registered at the Van ilosten. Mrs. ilas Pugh of S.'em is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bando'ph Rose oo Rob ert's creek. Mrs. G. W. Bapp has just received a new invoice of ih Joe groceries at her store on Cass street, near the deiot. John .trader of Deer Creek came down today. He reports the crops the shortest this year for a good many years. Peter Nelson wa3 billed to leave on his return to Gardiner this morning but Roseburg attractions held him over another day." R. A. Mattooa of Looking Glass is in the city today. He is not a bit dis couraged over McKinlet's chatices of election next November. Tearing down and building anew indi cates prosperity. J. F. Barker is mov ing off the wooden warehouse in the rear of his grocery store and will erect a brick building in its stead. Rev. J. A. CrutcLfield cf Medford ac companied by his son Edgar, are visit ing irienas here on the way home from Bandou, where Mr. Crutchfield has been attending the conference of the M. IS. Church, South. Mr. CrutchQeld was for a time tho local minister of h:a church in this tit v. Congressman Bingcr Hermann has se cured an increase of mail service to the people ics'.ding on the route between Gardiner and Alene in this county.' Tho eervice got'3 into effect on the 13th of this month. This service is back from the coast and extends through tho set tled portion of the county from the brnpqua river to tho Siuslaw waters. aud brings the people in closer relations with the town of Gardiner. A Placer Bonanza. The Victor mine on Cow Creek, this aide of Gleudale, with which Capt. Nash parted for only $100,000, is pronounced by competent judges one of the best mining properties in tho statu. Tho other day a IS-hour run of ono giant from a reservoir head produced $500. When tho steam pump has been re paired tho water of Cow creek will keen the giant running continuously. This property is of such largo proportions that it has been barely touched. Hard by tho creek is a bank of red pay dirt, 70 to0 feet high, whose extent has not yet been determined. For two or three miles back into the hills this pay streak extendp, baton tho high levels, tho ab Fcneo of water makes work imprnclica- M. JOSEPHSON'S New York Cash Store, ROSEBURG, OREGON. ble. There ii snflicient pay dirt now in sight at the Victor to continns opera tions for a lifetime. Steps are being taken to increase the otput by increas ing the water supply. Fifteen men arc employed. And He Got 'Nayther." It was Pat Collins who was adJress ing a Boston audience on the virtues of the gold standard. He rose in a pomp ous way and bean : "My hearers, I hold in my right hand a silver dollar' and in my left a gold dollar, and the one represents 53 cents' worth of silver and is good only in our own country. The other is a tiny thing, but is worth 1 anywhere in the world. Now, which, my fellow citizens, will you take?" An old Irishman got up and said: "Well sor, as I have nayther, I'll take ayther." The Milesian had voiced the sentiment ot the vast majority- of workers in the United States. To fluch of a Load. It will be well to let tho proposal for an increase in the salary of the vice president wait until the treasury deficit has been wiped out. As matters stand nofv, the vice-president might feel, in case of an increase in his ealary, as did tho country clergyman we do not know whether it was Grover Cleveland's brother or not who staggered into the presence of his wife and hurst into tears, explaining that the deacons had voted an increase of $100 a year in his salary. "It was moro than I could do,'' he sobbed, "to collect my salary liefore, and tlii,3 additional burden will kill me. No Sprinkling Allowed. Tho following notico has been issued by tho Roseburg Water Company: All persons are hereby notiGcd that from and after July 11, "1S9G, water for irrigation will be furnished from ." to 7 o'ti'-',k, p. m., only. The uho of water, through hose, for sprinkling streets is forbidden under any circumstances. When any of tho above rules aru dis regar ' 1 tho water will ho abut off with out ' lier notice. Tie funds of Marion county still re pose in ono of the Salem banke, where they were placed by Minto. the retiring treasurer, and tho new treasurer is un nblo to pay oounty warrants. Tho hooks kept by the old treasurer aro being ex ported and aro said to bo in a somewhat chaotic condition. As the result of a quie', midnight stroll, in company with nnother man's wifo, H. P. Harr, n Vancouver soldier, is nursing a badly discolored cyo and other injuries which ho received nt tho hands of M. C. Irwin, the hueband of the woman. Both men werii arrested nml lined $5 each. ALEXAflDER & 5TR0J1G THE POPULAR HOME FURNISHERS.. 32t5 and 323 Jackson St. Bet. Oak and Washington. t I r n j t n Q TT D LarEwt and Bcst Assortment eTer VV iJLL. f ill JZi broucht to Southern Oregon, and I PARPETS. A Large and Elegant Line We call the attention of our friends to our beauti ful stock of Easy Rockers Bed Room Sets Parlor and Dining Chairs Rugs and Carpets And all Household Articles Our Stock is Unexcelled by Any House South of Portland. 44MtM M ALEXANDER X STRONG NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. THE rOITLAR UOME FURNISHERS IiOSIiHUliO, OREGON. JOHN BULL'S OPINION. If McKinley wins, and apparently ho will win easily, tho tariff will be mado heavier than ever. Protection, accord ing to tho platform, is "tho true Ameri can policy which taxes foreign products, encourages home industry, puts tho bur den of revenue on foreign goods, secures the American markets to American producers, upholds the American stand ard of wages for American workmen, puts tho factory by tho side of tho farm, makes tho American farmer less depend ent upon foreign demand and prices, and diffuses general thrift." How diff erent is Ibis point of viow from ours! There is not a word as to the hardships which protection has inflicted upon tho poor consumer in the States, as to the damago which it has done to their foreign trade, as to its practical destruction of their mereantilo mariue. To tho masses, wo aro told, McKinley, who is by no means a brilliant man, means highor wages and steady hours. To tho manufactures ho brings tho chanco of monopoly and mouey. To tho politician his measures will mean additional rev enue, sufficient to counteract any cur rency difficulty. That is the "slippery slope" down which our cousins will shortly nisi:. The old round will again bo repeated. Some will prosper, but tho gene-al consumer will suffer. In timo, as tho promise of McKinley fades away. There will be a revulsion against tho ex cesses of a rigid protection. The turn of tho Democrats will come again, and the political pendulum will swing back from the Tone side to (he other. The Courier, Manchester, Eng., Juno 19, lSDti. Tho ghost dance at Chicago is ended. The next dance will be at St. Louie," June 22d, when it will bo repeated and the same ghost will dance. Tho calls will bo varied to suit the onlookers. It will be, "Down the outside every body." Balance with your paitner, swing, chase right, chase left, all promenade. Hose, nozzles and tly scroen wire at H. M. AVead'e Ilardwnro store. "WE SELL THE FAMOUS Charter Oak Superior AND COOK 5T0VES. The Best Stove is Always the CHEAPEST. CHURCHILL, WOOLLEY & MCKENZIE'S Roseburg Hardware Go. A SQUARE DEAL We are Here to Stay. d - i 00 ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I ' I 'I 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 Leo r rH , r oo r- io Is what 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. WOUEHBERG fligfflill jRoseburg, Or.