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"ii in i. ii i ii 1 mt tw TIK PLAINDEALER rKlMUAKY 25, I8W7. ' Vh cmarelt. artist CmubcH ooruor ol Lane aud Hn trU. Sunday NvrvlMi Praanlitns, 11 a. w, and? SO p. m, Tnung I'eopl a Union, 6; p.m. atri. t. W, lllauk, frualdiiuti Sunder Minul, 10 a. Jamoa tJhamliurlatn, Superintend!) rraytr stwrtlnf, Thuiadar eiilti at 7.M. Mat Mutual (iMUHOM-oorm-r ol Main md ban traet. Sunday Servlne; l'rihlii, U a. m end 7.00 p, m.t Nalihalh aehonl, 10 . m. F. W. Woolley. Biiparlnlaiidniits Claaa MtalliU t oIom ol toornln laivloe; Kpworlfc Uau M p, m. Ilatlto ilixltrijr, I'raaldant. Prarar Moarlni, Wednesday, at 70 p. m, l H I.. MouHKi I'Mlof. rraoni, iMirnxr Main end Ln ! 1IRUH t'MVIICHXMiriWI Ol ('Mi end RuMttrtwU. Sunder ItaivU: I'upllo worahlp, m and 7 10 p. m i Sabbath Huhool, 10 a. m. 1. 1'. .!,., 7 p. m. Hrayer Meeting. Wtdnoa. laf,T:0 p. m. H. V. Imi.wokth, l'MUr. A SaUiuau. the reliable Jeweler, tfolld silver novelties at Balxmtn's. Uo to Hi Koseloaf (or the bot cigar. Wood taken on subscription at tlili utTloe. Fur flral-cUs dentistry go to lr. I.illlt of Oakland. Pure fresh groceries anil low price at Uasebeer's grocery. .' R. West doc insurance. Office opposite poet office, A flue line of gents' thoe at J. Abra ham'. Prices Juai right. All work warranted llrnt flu" by It. W, Benjamin, dontltt. Key Wet. Imported anil domestic cigars at the lloWf. (ioods below coat at Caro'a. Now la Ilia the llmu lor bargain. Nobby aults Mint Intent ntylua at. I.lttle Jack's. Price very low. All style ami qualllle of data at Abr turn's. Bedrock price. For bargain in Uiully groceries, call at lbs Fepole'a atom, Caaa street. Bring your cluck and watche to Blow Jerry tlio rollal'lo Jeweler lor repair. Country pioduco ol all kind bought and old at Casebeer's grocery lore. At Oakland, T. I.. llravea In authorim! to receive and rt'lit lor sulnerlptlon tu Ilia l'i mmiku.hu. Fine go! I and ailver lilting put in by R. W. Benjamin, dentist. Price to nil tba lime. "Live and 11 lio" Ih Dr. It. W. I'.t-ri-iamlu'a motto. Dcntul work done ut bedrock price. Teeth extracted absolutely without tlii by It. W. Ilonjaiiiin, dr-titlt, tooiu I. Maratnr' Llock. Itoawtmrii, Or. Largoat Hock ol (atu-y chulr at Alex ander A rUroiiKi. cvtir brought to Ko barg and at jiruu- lowr than ovr. Hilng your )ob work to llm I'i.aimikai. a office. We arc ii'rd to do tu hoaMtat and twat work couth ol Tort Jknd. Hate monoy and llnuv To art if going Eat. go by tho O. It .A N. hort route. Unit on or write to V. C. Ixwidon, Hoaeburg, Oregon. Taknoliee, Dr. lltujiiiln, the dent 11, la tmrmaiu'iilly locutud and guaran tee all hU work, (live him a call and lamlno work and jirlcoa. If you don't wabt to aulTer with corn and bunion, have your UoU and hoe made at U. lngutiburg's. Kepalrlng neatly and promptly dona For a good bat, atyliab and thap, call on Volluuterg A Abraham, wboae stock embrace all grados ol buad gear. The Hqiiare Doal atore has juet oened np a beautiful line of W. L. Douglaa hona, which prove to be the lnt shoe made, (.kimo and innpet t thi'm. One Minulu i all the time i.ixostmry lo decide fr jiii pereciml experience that One Minute Cough Cnro doe what it name Impllea. Marstera' Drug More. 1 am prparod to offer luralter or wood at reduced price. I ain taking in lum ber and wood on old account and in trade for good. T. K. Hichauunon. L. Langonburg ia atill on top. He carries a lull stock of choico munlc, mu sical instrumonta, violin, guiUr, accord eon etc., violin string ol 'el quality alwavs on hand. Torturing, itching, acaly akin erup tion, burn und ticUU are ooUitd at once and promptly Healed by DeWiu's Witch tlu.ol Halve, tlio Loot known cure for pllei. Maratvr'a Drug Store. Jack Abraham, gonta furniiiher, kin-p the Uiat goodri and Utont of every thing In his lino, and anil them at a lower price than any of his competitors, lie tlso axil boots and shoe at astoniihlng low priotts. The cheap rates, twelve dollars cabin and six steerngo, Including meal and berth are atill in effect on tho O. It. A N. Co's. steamers from l'ortland to Han Francisco. Htoamer leavns Portland every five days. Yoi.nsy C. Lonihin, Agent. Many cases of "Grlppo" have lately been cured by Ono Minute Cough Cure. This preparation seems especially adapted to the cure ol thi disease. It acts quickly thus preventing seiiou complications and bad effects in which this diieane olten leaves the patient. Marat er' Drug Store. Dr. R. W. Ilenjauiin, lute of thedenal college at Atlanta tta., has lilted up dental room in tho Masters block, where he is prepared to do do II rut cIhhh work in all the lutes improvements, Crown and brldgo work, gold snd porce lain srowu, fillings and extraction of teetb at hard-time prices and all work guaranteed. Itemember, room 1, Stars ters' block. 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 Koseburg, Oregon, or garbage dumped thoreon or sand or gravel taken therefrom, uuleas the party taking sand or gravel first contract with we for the right to so do. Tresspassers will be prosecuted ao lordlng to law. Aabon Kosa, Boseburg, Oregou. March 17th, 1805. Let's take hold hands, Mr. Grocer, ami dance! ' We've got some beautiful business for you and with you, and for and with your customer. Schilling's Best is the tea. Pay every customer's money bck that don't like it. W)l pay vcu. Trtofe's money in it. afcUl BRIEP MONTION. Oaro tiros, are tbs boat marcbaoU. Finest lint of flannelette t the Nov elty Htore. 8. 0. Miller was In from Civil liend Tuesday. 8. W. Dlllard of Dlllard was In lbs city Tuesdsy. County claims and warrants bought by 1). 8. Went. Four fold sephyrs hi all color at the Novell y,Blors. I'lsnty of liran ami Hhorta at CawlUeld A Cawllleld's Feed Hlore. lleautlful dvalgns in gents silk hand kerchiefs at the Novelty Htore. Cures guaranteed by "Our Natlye Herbs." Mrs. C. A. l'look, sgsnt. ' Dr, Fred Miiynei dons crown and bridge work In nn up to dale manner. Out of thirty examined, for teacher' ceiilllcati't at Corvslll only ten pssied. When )ou are in need of boots and shoe csll and exaxlne our line, Novelty Blurs. When you call on ut and don't sue what voti waul, aik for it. Novelty btore. "Our Native Herb" the great blood purifier and liver regulator, Mr. C. A. l'look, agent. ChnrcMII, Wonll.y A MrKenale have just received a car of choice Waihiugton cedar thingle. (Jeo. Murhcad of Hlvertou adorned with his name tho rogitter of the Mc Clullen Tuesday. Have yourduutul work dune by K. W. Benjamin, dentist. All work guaran teed liret cIbm Call lor tho .Spotted Cat" at Mrs. Happ'a grocery store, If you want a pleasant smoke. 1'aitne hssariivrd. Headquarters at T. K. Uichardtou's Music Htore. Call and see l'atteu. Don't forgot thut M. F, Itlce's second hnud atore 1.1 w hero to gel bargains In hi claes of goods. W. W. Miipley, of Yoncslls, was In ttif city on huaiuoM yeeterday, returuir.g liomii on the freight. iirn't, we buvo juat aihlod some beau nfut paiieru to our line of HVceul neck eui. NuVolty Hoie. Tne oiclianliate, U'ge aud (mall, are tiuaii) engaged raying their tree to (In-ir, ) itir (run pent. Mia Maiy llainbridge and Mrs. ttiihiaker, of Kugliah Settlement, are viaiiing fr.ciid in the city. Now ia the time to apray your or churds. I'au the coiiiliiuntion tprayer aud save time and money, Judgn I'ulltiton goes to I'.ugeue on Monday where he will tegiu a regular term ol the circuit court for I.aue county. Dr. M. W. Dtvia will be in Koseburg teo Urat week in March, prepared to do first cIhks dental work in all itsbrsnches. A few ilaji ago a couple ol freight engiues lelt the track near Merlio, but no one wa Injured and the damage wae slight. Coujly tsupc-rliitendent Wsite pcated a notice ou tho door of bis office faying that he had left town but would rrturn today. The dance at the armory Monday day evening In honor of the visiting foot ball team wut a very enjoyable affair. It. A. (.iritliain it authority for the stuteuicut that the C. 0. U. A E. It. K. will be built to Itoeeburg before March, 'US. Coquillo Itullelin. The Ladles' Aid Society of the Tree terian church will meet Thursday after noon, Februsry "5th, at the home of Mrs. Chan. Olson on Mill street. Mrs. fiol Abraham, who returned home some days ago from a siege at the hospital at Portland, is improving nicely. She is able to get about. K. Du Hue. l'hysician and Burgeon, oUlco In Mareters' building. Calls In town and country promptly answered night or day. Residence, Oil Mill ttreet. The Kaudy Kitchen had a big trade during tho holidays. The people are beginning to ll ml out that it it tho only place you can get candy that it 111 to eat. The combination sprayer ia all the rago now. Mr. V. II. Gordon, the locul agent of tne Central House, is tak ing orders and delivering sprayers to purchasers. J. P. Gilmoie of south Deer creek, came down on Monday from his farm. The roads are so bad that he came on loot and could make better lime than with a wagon. Don't forget that we have s line of N. l tinware, if you want the good grule you'll always find it here at bot tom prices, ulso notions of all kinds, Novelty Store. W'irkmeu are rapidly pushing to com pletion I'arrott Bros, new ttore. It will be the most complete shoe store iu SuutliHrii Oregou. The loading of the boilers ou wagons for transportation to the Littletield A Da mines was qulto an attraction at the depot yesterday. a look at Josephson's new ad on the second page and you will find eotne thing to Interest you, and then there is a remnant rack that your attention is especially called to. "There is every indication," says the Commercial Kovlew. "that wheat raisers will get good prices for the com ing crops. The wheat bins will be empty before harvest." Next Wednesday U Ash Wednesday, and Lent begins, so we shall have to be good" aud refrain from some special frivolity for forty days and forty nights, EaBter coming on the 18th of April. Four hundred tout of coal were taken out at the Beaver Hill mine yesterday Doth bunkers and all of (he available coal cart are full and it it probable hut-down will be necessary Junlett the Cxtrlna returns on time, Sun, J. O.iMack,' son-in-law! of Bol A bra ham, and.a,;cnrpet dealer of Portland, stopped off on Mi way. home from Ban Francisco tolslt with tbe;faml)y of Mr. Abraham. He went on'.to Portland laat night. And still Ihs marshal Is rounding up and Impounding tho dogs. Large dogs and small dogs, thoroughbreds and rurs, long-tailed dog. and bob-tailed dog are II gathered In. In short, lbs mamhal Is no respecter of dogs. Thomas Hatfield and Minnie Lend ers, were married on the 20th inst. by Itev. F. W. Leonard, and on tho 21t Itom.'o (ireen led Nannie McColloch to the hyuioiiial alinr, itev. J. L. Joint pet form lug the ceremony. It secirs the'reporter left; lint football team a'lllttloVtco earlyj Monday as the Hoaeburg boy scored another touch down and kicked goal nfterjio leil mak ing tho score UOloO in layor of Hose burg, Inilead f 21 to (I, at printed Mon day. Teu new mining claim were filed lor revoid with the county cleik oti;Tiiesday from tho Gold Mountain milling district. Tbl Is a .new, miniiiglocaiity situated sst .from this (point on the Cascade range and there will Iki about :0 in ire recorded aoou. Mrs. Myrlali ftelahaw. widow of Thomas Italahaw, and a'pionecr of lJv'3, diu l uneipectedly at her rooim on High streut.lLugeot, at 0 o'clock Tuesday morning, 'at the age of 71 )e4rsiid one month. The lmaiedaU) lauau of death was Lcsrt failure. B. O. Flint drovo out 1 1 take a look at the Black Republican mine at Djds m's Butte yetterday aud see how the work of boring the tunnel Is getting along. He eiiects to find It in about 09 fvet bat it is expected It will have to 1 driven 200 feet tiefor Ibe ledge is reached. There will be n in ana meeting in Myrtle Creek, on Saturday, March 0, to discus the eiigar liee. iiemluii. Tho meeting will beaddreated by ro me good speakers who understand beet culture thoroughly. All who feel an intercut lu bnilcMng up our country ehould be pre ent Umpqua Beacon. L. A. Sanctuary lirupt a little since the foot ball game Monday of which he wae rehrrte. lie eaya one leg has been pulled, not by any dealgning fiersou, male or IcmBlo, t u. itgotKtui.-k i-i the mud aud the proceBB ol extraction lengthened out Uie joints. The ser vices of a surgeon will not be necenary, however. The Bella, a sc.homer built ut Acme on the Biuslaw river, wa lat'iichtd last week after several unsuccessful attempt. After sho was launched she was taken to Florence, where the work of putting ou the maats and rigging will be completed. The Bella is owned entirely by roiidents of the Biuslaw, and is expected to do te carrying trsde of that river. A. vi . Stanton and w ilo drovo in fiorn Brockway through the mud TucsJay. Mt Stanton reports that Meaars. Little- field aud Day aro doicg a good deal of work on the load between here and Olalla,corduro)ing, etc., preparatory to undertaking to haul the b.iiler and other heavy parts ol their mining machinery. The boiler weighs about 68J0 pound. I'arrott Bros., dealers in boo's and shoes, announce, in another column that on or about tho liret of March they will move into their new store on the cast si'leof lackson elreet, opixmite their preeent stand where Ihey will be pbastd to greet customers old uud new, and will carry such a lock as one would expect to find in a tirtt claps boot and r-hce store. A new order became effective ou the Southern Paeifii: on the 20th and from now on passengers may have thei r bi cycles checked to destination w ithout ex tra charge; but a "bicycle built for two" cannot bo checked uuless two tickets are presented. This order will bo bailed with much eatihfnction by bicyclists. It is whst tbey have been contending for for a long time. W. H. Jsiuieson returned this morn ing from a trip to Salem and the me tropolis. He stopped off at Albany Tuei day, to holp institute a lodge of Elks at that place and report having bad an ex cellent lime. He and W. Faber, who by the way is a lesideut of Albany, were the only members of the locul lodge who were present. Simon Cnro was ex pected, but he had other lUh to fry. Tho will ol the late Dr. Langloy Hall wat filed yesterday and an order made appointing G. A Taj lor, C. L. Cheno- welh and Funny M. Bloomfield execu tors. The property it valued at d000 aud the belrt are Alfred Hall, Langley Hall, Jr., O. M. Hall, Sarah E. Thomas, Mary Smith, Fanny M. Bloorolluld and Eva J. Taylor Alfred and C. M. are at WallaWalla, Langley, And Mrs.Taylor at Portland and the others at Oakland, TheoldcBt of the heirs is 50 and the youngest 45. At Cordray'a theater in Portland there ia a little hook in front of each seat and card attached thereto Inyiting the ladles to remove their hats and hang them on the hook, and this ia pretty generally done. A lUsoburg lady being informed of this said Ihero ought to bo hooks to fasten to the coat-tails of the men to keep them in their Beats till the play was over. Cordray, by tho way, has niado a wouderful change in the old Washington ttreet theater, and it is now quite a comfortable play house. Someone who hut taken pains to look Into the matter, has stated that out of 22 towns of Western Oregon, ltosoburg is tho only ono where bicvcliats are for bidden to use the tidewalkt. Roseburg may at well drop into line and permit sidewalk riding. It would be quite favor to many people and inconvenlenoo to none. Of course, Jackton ttreet, from Cast street to Douglat, should be ex copied. When tho etreolt are dry the sidewalks are not needed, but at timet like the present the cyclist mutt take the tide walk or leave hit wheel at home or go afoot. Postponed. The Weseo EnlerUinmoul U post, ponsl until Friday evening, Feb. 20th t A p. m., In the M. K. Church. Win. Morloujof Olalla ba been recom mended by the board of examiners for a stale certificate. W. W, Urelhertonof the Hotithern Pa clflo Is In the city on a little I nalnest with the sessor. "Our Native Herbs" will poaiilvelv cure all disease arlelot from Impure blood. Mrs. C. A. Flook, Mill .trf.t, gent. Mrs. H. K. Byket, who hat been visit ing relative here for the past few dsya, returned to her home in Eugene Satur day. Tho mud has been rspldlv drying op under Hie Influence of the sunbeam that have prevailed during the laid few days. E. L. Uoodrldge of Csnyonvllle, Wm, Kelllher of Weit Fork end Frank Plot ner of Olendale'wsre visitors In Ihe city this week. A flaberoian from the lower bay brought a sturgeon to town yesterday which weighed over 400 ponndt. Marrh field Mail. W. C. T. U. meeting at Mr. A. F. Btearns' Friday evening, Feb. 20th, at 7 o'clock, tharp. New member! will be cordially welcomed. ' Blale Senator Tlarmon of Cooa, Curry and Josephine conntlee, cerne np this roorolog from the scene of Ibe conflict, and Is registered at the McClallen. Will sell cheap, or trade for a No. 12 shot' gun or small caliber Winchester rifle, a g'x! toad cart. Guns must be as good as new. Address, box 312, Rosebnrg, Oregon. Mr. Morgan of l'ortland, who hat ten viaiiing with her aiater Mr. Ira U. Riddle, w called home yeaterday by a telegram announcing Ihe aeriou illnea of he; brother, Cal Sim moos. A petition ha Imen filed with Coutty Superintendent Waite lo change the botimlariea of the Tioga echu l dialrlct. 1 1 is perhaps oimeceeeary to ray that the inevitable remonstrance was slro filed. A Waihlngton correspondent at fiiend of Representative Hermann em to be quite confident H at be will ie appointed commissioner of the gen eral hind office Mr. Hermann will rot dircnM the matter. The Myrtle Point Enterprise says that there It a well-authenticated report that Elijah Smith, of Empire City.lt about to secure a largo contract from a South American railroad company to rut rail road tics at Empire City. The Violet Club will give a calico ball at the armory on tomorrow evening. It will bo an invitation affiir, and that it will be lecheicbe, goes without sayicg. The membersf Ihe VioletTiub believe that what ever in worth doing at all is worth djlng well. Lightning struck a fojt ball team as it was about to play a match at Liverpool recently, killing one man and badly in uring two others. If lightning ehould tackle tho foot ball players of tbe Web foot stste it would hare a busy lime get ting through the mud. All persons interested in educational matters, and especially affairs pertain ing to the management, of the Roeuburg school district should attend the annual school meeting at the school house at one o'clock on Monday afternoon next. March let, A director, to tucceed S. C. Flint, and a clerk to tucceed Mrt. Sheri dan, are to be elected, and other matters of importance are to come before the meeting. E. Carpenter climbed up by tho hack way into a nopnouae near iMewuerg, Friday afternoon, and shot himself with a piitol, death, resulting immediately. His people thought that be meditated some rath act, and were keeping a ckse watch on him, aud some of them went up the stairs of the hophouse, but ar rived in tht dryroom jutt at the shot wat fired. The verdict of th coroner's iury wss In accordance with the above facts. A nice little party wat given by Mrs. Arthur Miller, at her residence on Mother ttreet last night in honor cf her guest, Mies Lmma Wit hers ol Eugene. There were about twenty persons pres ent, and the eveoing wa pleasantly spent in the enjoyment of cards, parlor croquet, crokinole, etc., including a dainty lunch, and it it to be hoped Mies Withers will entertain as plearan recollections of her Rose burg friends a the latter will of their visitor. One of the oldest residents, who weather wise beyond all Ihe scieme weather bureaus, called attention yester day to the fact that the moon passed her "last quarter" today, and proclaimed that if it did not rain before Wedneedav morning the weather would continue fine until March 20. This ia given for the benefit of persons who do cot ree the weather bureau bulletins, and con tequenty are in a sort of Darkest Africa condition, as far at knowledge of the weather is concerned. Oregonlan. Returning Legislators. Senator Reed, and Representatives Crawford and Bridges, of this county, and other Southern Oregou members of the legislature are expected in on this evening'! local and Ihey will be met at the depot with a band of qiubIo and ea corted to the hotel. At 8 o'clock a pub lio meeting will be held at the court house for the purpose of welcoming the returning membert and thowing them that their course it approved by their conttituentt. The add rest of welcome will be delivered by lion. Geo. M Brown, and the guettt are expected to respond; aud their retuarka concerning the legislative fiasco will bo of Interest. Muslo will be iutersperged between tbe addresses. Everbody is invited, A die patch from Speaker Benton thit after noon lays there'll be about 20 membert here. Twenty Years of March Wea;her. Tne following iluts, for March, cover ing a peilod of lli years, have teu com piled from the weather bureau records at Koseburg, Oregon, and furnoli d this office by Observer Tho. Olbeon i Temperat ore Mean or normal tem perature, 4S deg. Tbe warmeet month wat that of 183'J, with an average of S3 deg. The coldest month was that of 1982, with an average of 44 deg. The highest temperature wat 81 deg. on 22d, 1H47. The lowest tomporature was 18 leg. on .Id, IBiiVI, Average Ha'o on which first "killing" front uctmed in ulumn, (It tot er 14. Average t'ate nn which lat "killing' froit occurred in pring, May 3. Precipitation train and melted anow). Average fur i he month, 3 58 inches. Average number ofdayt with .01 of an inch or more, 15."XThe greatest monthly prtclpilatfon wai 8 CI inchee in 1814. The least monthly precipitation was 0 28 lechet in I8S5. Tbe greatest amount of precipitation recorded in'any 24 consecu tive hours wat 1.00 inches on. 4th,'(18!i7. The greatest amount of snowfall recorded in any 2A cotirecntlve hours (record ex tending to winter of 1884-5 only) was 6.7 ncbes on 10th, 1804. Average number cf clear) days, 0; partly cloudy days, 10; cloudy dayt, 15. The prevailing winds bare been from the touthwett. Tbe highest Telocity of tbe wind wsa 30 miles from the south west on 27lh, 1895, also lit Iftlh, 1879. A Good Lecture. The lecture of Mn. Clara lkftman at he M. E. church on Monday under Ibe autpicet of tbe W. C. T. U., wat largely tteodedand those present were priri- f god to .hear one.of the, most entertain ing and convincing lectures on thi tem perance, or rather prohibition, question ever doiirered in this city. Tbe speaker refrained, from J he customsry abuse of bono who are engaged in the liquor raffle, saying lliealoon keeper was no worse than the! license under- which he ept open, the liceoee '. wat no worBe th n tbe authorities which granted it, he authorities were'no worse then Ihe law, tbe law was ;no wori-e than ihe egislature that made it, an the legisla tors were no worse tban the people who elected them.t It it public ecntiinert that needs reforming. Incidentally the Oregon legislature and Ihe hold np tactics pursued tbeie Scame 4m for a roar-t." Altogether, it wat an excep tionally good lecture. Serious Accident. Mrs. Fred Page-Tuitin met with quite rerious accident ou Monday, resulting n tho breaking ol the tbign bone if the ight leg. She went to tbe woodshed to get a little stove wo d, and in reaching p knocked down a small round stick. She then reached for a larger piece and stepped back, stepping on the round stick which rolled and threw her down with tbe consequences above eel forth. She wa there alone for about an hour and a half in a helpless condition, wben her plight was discovered by her little son. lie ol course, was powerless lo help, but he hastened for his father who lost no time in getting home. Mr. Tus tin secured assistance and bis wile was placed in a chair and carried to the house. Dr. Bradley was summoned and set the fracture, and on tbe next day placed the limb in plaster of pari. At this writing Ihe patient is doing as well as could be expected. Getting Ready. Iudicatiocs thicken which go to show the probability of the prosecution of tbe work of continuing the Coos Bay road to this city. The Marshfield Son of tbe 18tbeays: The steam shove! is being repaired at the round bou-e, as well as beiug supplied with trucks so that it can be moved about from place to place on the regular track. Heretofore it was neccefssiy to ute flat cart in transport- ng the shovel and by lessening the guage of tbe shovel a great, convenience will thus be afforded. This looks like construction work will go ahead in the spring, and if the report it authentic as coming from Mr. Graham there will be no doubt about It. In all the history ol the road Mr. Graham has always ful filled what be said he would do. He is "close-mouthed" but wben be lets it out you can rest asiured he means buei nee. To Night. Giaud presentation and gift ciutiiva at the Roseburg Opera Iloufo Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Saturday matinee at 2 p. m. Every child receives a preeent. Ten valuable presents given away nightly, including a cash prixe by Martin, the wisatd, and ventriloquist The lateBt European importation, Martiu the king of magicians and prince of vou- trlloquists, the world's prestidigitator and marionette performer turning at with a magic wand this popular place of amuse ment into a gorgeous, enchanted temple, with innumerable amusing incidents in ventriloo.uism and mechanical effects. General admission, 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Reserved seats, 35 cent?. On sale at tbe Rose Leaf. The Roseburg orohestra will play at all tbe perform ftucee. Rates to Carson. Roseburg to Carson City and return $34.00, round trip, first clase, account the Corbett aud FiUaimmont contest March 17th next. Tickets will be sold only for the California Express trains leaving Roseburg the morning of March 13th 14ih and 15th. Paaeengert leaving here at 5:25 a. m. any day will reach Carton City at 0:40 a. in. the third morning, that ia to lay, leaving Roseburg Monday a. m. will put the passenger in Carson Wednesday morning at 0:40. Ticket! limited for return passage to March 22J For further particulars tee Geo. Ettet, at the depot. II. W. Wetco, the tteroptiutu man arrived thla morning, lilt entertain incut will take place tomorrow. Jury List. CouiilV Clerk John II. Mitipt and Sheriff It. C. A fee, met at ihe clerk's Mfice iu tne iMtirt houae on Tuetday and publicly protee.led lo draw a jury lo si for l he Alarcb term cf Ibe circuit (tut ol the state of Oregon, for the county of Dotiglas. Following ts the list of name that come oat of Ihe box : Frank Fate, Cayonville, farmer. It. L Cannon, Mt. Bcott, farmer. I'jrm Smith, Rosebnrg, farmer. J. O. Gnntor, Pi Creek, farmer. J. C. (J isnt, Oskland, farmer. W. M. Wire, l aaa Creek, farmer. Hidntnr Jaoqios, Glendale. farmer. J. F. Thnmtson. Eist Umrxina. larmer. Thomas F. Churchill, Civil Bend, fanner. O W. Ker.srtee, Umpqtis, carpenter. S. Dyer, Riddle, trait raiser. J. A. Perkint, Umpqua, architect. Isaac Thornton, Deer Creek, farmer. L. A, Blackwell, Gardiner, farmer. F. I. Rider, Teo Mile, farmer. if y Traylor, Pas Creek, farmer. Wm. Merchant, Gardiner, clerk. W. H. Coals. Ten Mile, farmer. F. L. Kent, Elktoo, farmer. L. M. Perkins, Pats Creek, merchant. Walter Hurd, Scottaburg, farmer. H. M.Oatrnbn, Myrtle Creek, fsrmsr. M. La mm on, Oakland, farmer. Geo. W. Jone. Deer Creek, farmer. B. A. Stewart, Canyonvllle, farmer. J. B. Golf, Calapooia, farmer. A. J. Hoddleston, Elkton, farmer. Jerry Thornton, Oakland, farmer. T. C. Atterbury. Mt. Scott, farmer. B. F. Page, Deer Creek, laborer. Wm. Kiran, Coles Valley, black smith. If you have ever teen a child in the gony of croup, you can" appreciate the gratitude of the mothers .who know that Ooe Minute Cough Core relievel their little onet at quickly at It it admin istered. Many homes in this city are never without it. Marster' Drag Store. m Drain Normal Note. Superintendent Walt made at a pleas- ntcall Tuesday. EJw., Elmer and Dave Parker re turned to Oakland where they intend to teach s hool. Visitors of this week were Mrs. Wim berlv of this place, and Bobt. Motierof Oakland. The public school rendered ihe follow- ii ni02ram Monday : Kect'ation. kov Lantz; paialog, Effie Perkins, Ada Cof fee and Lottie Smith; song, primary pupils; recitation, Carl Wimberly; ulozue, oy primary papUa; recitation, Besie Muikey; recitation, Berry Per ins; remarks, Prof. Blsnchard. Program for Excelsior society next Friday evening: Bong, by society; bicgrsphy of Longfellow, Ida Miller; aik, early Hie ol lxmgieuow, w Loonev ; reading. Pearl Fetter; recita tion, R. P. Goin; talk, writing of Lor.afellow. J. A. Davl: reading. Martha Bridges; song, by society; recitstion, Rote Coffey. Stcpest. It ie surprising what a "wee bit of a thing" can accomplish. Sick headache, constipation, dyspepsia, sour stomach, izzinese, are quickly banlanea by JJe- Witt's Little Early Risers. Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill. Masters' Drug btore. Scottsburg. Miss Mary Sagaberd has been quite sick with the ouiosf. Dr Elwood was called from Gardiner to attend the sufferer. The Beckiev Bros, of Elkton came up the river with 135 bead of cattle the latt of tbe week. One id the stage passengers on Satur day's trip waa an insane lady, who bad oet her mind wblle endeavoring to fathom tbe mysteries of religion. Rev. Mr. Chevalier held services in the Long Prairie scboolhouse on the 21et Washington's birthday was a beauti fill day, sswarm and sonny as early spring. Grandpa Heddeu bus been somewhat ill it-ted with iheun-atism this winter, which came near laying him np lor re pairs. A. Henderson and wife have not yet returned from the city, where Mr. H. went some months since for medical ad' vise. ' He is improving, however. Mies Nettie A. Olds, Oregon's gifted young orator, will address me people oi his city tonight at tbe court boose, :30 p.m. She is traveling throughout the state in the intereata ol iciorm school work. Misa Olds comet highly recommended, not only as a biilliant orator, but au accompliahed elocution ist and musician. Her tabject tonight is : "The need of a practical religion Free' to all. Come early as tbe court houe must be given up at 8:30 School elections will take place in all the districts of tbe county Monday Hitheit j it has been customary for the head of the family to cut the vote, ex cept in cases where the wife wss a prop erty bolder and taxpayer in her own mine. But now the attorney general hlds that in districts of leet than 1000 inhabitants, the law giving parents of childrii tbe right to vote without a prop erty qualification includes both husband and w ile wno are parents oi cnuaren. K. E. Turner of Comnton. Mo., writes us that after suffering from piles for aeventeen tears, he completely, cureo I hem by using three kboxe of Demits Witch llaxel Salve, it cures eczema and eevero skin dieeaees. Mareters Drug Bto'e. Some Fine Pianos. fhe Wiley D. Allen Co., of Portland have hipped to Roseburg tome very fine pianos, having the new "Mando lin" attachment, and will sell them at very low prices and on easy terms. Tbe Wiley B. Allen Co. is the oldest and largest music house in the northwest and handles the Chlckering, Ludwig, Harrington. Hardman, Fischer, and oi her pianos. Also Eetey, Mason Ham lin. Chicago Cottage and other organs, and is in a position to give extremely low prices. All are invited to call at tbe McClallen house and examine tbe instruments. What Does it flean? Some one sprung the following puxxle on tbe boys at the court house, and with the aid of a guide they worked it out: 0 BeD Don't allow the lungs to be impaired by ti e continuous irritation of a cough. It la fiaaior to nrevent consumption than to cure it. One Minute Cough Cure taken early will ward off any fatal Ion trouble Mareters' Drug Store. The fight for Ihe office of postmaster oi Jacksonville la waxing warm, reiiuon In favor of Max Muller and John Miller are already being circulated. IP P0170IH Absolutely Puro Olctiratnl lor If trrr at lcnvt uii I IrnOKth ami liriiltliliilni Amuri'i Uie (oral axat net alum anil all (orm ol adm iration common lo inn cheap harmln. ROTAL a (UNO POWCKR CO, NIW YollK NOTES OP INTEREST. New goods at Csro Bros. Boss fcton-. J.T. Bryan, the Busy Watchmaker. For a good 5-cent cigar call on Mr- ? Boyd. Bargains in choice remnants at the Novelty Store. R. W. Beniamin. dentist, room I. Marster' block. Boston Baked Beans at the Ilnnm Bakery. Try them. Shasta Water at Slow Jerry'a cim nd drink emporium. For a good smoke call at Mow Jerrv'it bazar, and get a Los A mores cigar. Money to loan. Call at the ollico ( I F. Rice, real estate dealer. RoRcburv. Oregon. Delicious "salt-rising" bread at the Home Bakery, corner Oak and Roe streets. Nothing but the bis; muterial ued bv R. W. Benjamin, ilcntiet. Room l" Marsters' block. Freeh home-made bread at the Iluuit Bakery, corner Oak and Uoee streets. Alice Baldwin, proprietor. You can toll ono who has good tita;t nd don't like to eat dirt, paint and chalk. He pets his candv at tho Kami) Kitchen. Casebeer the grocer, corner Jackson and Washington, keep the be.it grocer ie. fcvery thing fresh and rirtt-clnce. nd at reasonable prices.". Parties desiring f.nnily sewing done would do wi ll to cdl ou Miss Fannie McKeao. 421 Main etrcet. Will sew fur 75 cents per day. Now is the time to tpray your tns Buy tbe Combination i-prayer and avp time and money. W. If. Gcniou of the Central, agent. The solid bras spray pump at Chur chill, Woolloy & McKer,zi'a is the one to buy. o time lost when in the orchard. Nothing to get out of order. . If you are looking for a "cheap John" spray pump go to toe ether lellow. But if you want tbe t est gf-t the Morrili Morley Eclipse Bros, pump. You can get knives for 5 and 10 cents and from that price ip to $5. Each knife well worth the price asked al Churchill, Woolley & McKenzie's. If you cannot come to toa u send us your mail orders, if we haven't the grods we will try and procure them for you, all orders filled promptly. Novelty Store. Two tracts of land lor reut, containing one 10-acre and one 1-5-track within I)i miles of town, lair orchards ou eac.'i place. For further information call cu F. Rica. Real Estate Dealer, Rose burg, Oregon. Tbey are so small that Ihe most eetiti- tive persons take t'lem, they are so effective that the moat obstiuate cares cf conFtipaiion, ha lath" and torpid liver vield to them, that is why DeWitt H Little Early Risers Hro known as tbe famous little pills. Marster Drug Store. Our oeoDle aro growing more and n.oio n tbe habit of iookicg to A. C. Marsters A Co., for Ihe latest and best oi rvery tbiog in the drug line. Thty eell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous lor Its cures ol bad coble, crenp ami whooping cough. When iu need of euch a medicine give this remedy a trial and you will be more Ihsu pleated with the result. Old People. Old people who require midiciue t-i regulate the bowels and kidneys will find the true remedy iu Electric Bilters. Ibis medicine does not otimulate ami contains no. whiskey nor other intoxi cant, but acts at a tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the itomach and bow - els, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby uidiug nature in tbe performance of tbe functions, hlectric Bitters it an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old People lind it just ex actly what they need. Price fifty cents nd II. U0 per bottle at A V. Marsters Co.'s dnig store. Llverine. "Liverine," manufactured by the An chor S Chemical Co., the iireat Liver, Kidney and Constipation cure. An in fallible remedy for all curable lorms r,f diseases of those organs. Tbe greatest knows remedy for Indigestion, fry it, For sale at M. t . Kapp's drug store, Roseburg, Oregon. Simon S. Hartmau of Tunueltoti, Wert Va , has been subject to attacks of colic about once a year, and would ha Hi call a doctor aud then stiller for ubout twelve hours ss much ut Rome do wben they die. He was lukea recently jut-t the same as at other times, ami con cluded to try Chamberlain's Colic. Chd era and Diarrha'i Remedy lie faa: "I took one dose of it and it i;ave me re lief in five minutes. That is more than anything else has ever done for me." For tale by A. C. Matstera &Uo. The Bean & Meyers Hydraulic & Eclipse ipray pumps can he found at Churchill, Woolley & McKeuzies. Awarded Highest Honors World' Fair, dold Medal, Midwinter Fair. Most Perfect Made. aO Yfart tbt Standard. wm v CREAKS MI