"J.
The Villas Lad at Play.
AVliat matter that liis trtiier Ix-tr
A pntoh on either knw,
Wiit rwii in Lis rjun-l checks glow,
Whilo sparkling k'"i ' I'ghl l.tuyh
almar
A spirit iiliilio mi nl free?
Willi K'iiuy laml I e kimi klus iluti
To ll a marble tly,
latently mans Hie. riiliere'a sw ift II m M
Ad1 cbikklfi in his ileO delight
When luck approves his eye.
No nitrue'iary Biimecter he
I li Hi craves a rival's blood ;
As mill k to shsro 1m Fortune's smiles
As e'er he is to court her ilee
A gentlemen in huil.
lie has uot heard ihc city's (ar,
Insistent voices call ;
Yet uot a bird in ikmI or tichl
Nests long trout his keeu gaze concealed
lis knows ami loves tbciu all.
No cares oppress nor sorrows dim
The joys his projects brine ; t
For alt life Ioor or for a day
I'd rather be a boy at play
Tban president or a Ling.
Frank Tillman, in Chicago Times-
Herald.
Painful Revelation.
There are painful revelatioua in the
senate debate upon the Cubau iucs:ioo,
-which place Ibis govern men t in a tui
tion singularly humiliating. Il aiears
that the reports of consuls to the depart
Uientof state discover a state uf things
in Cuba, resulting from the barbarous
policy of Spain, enforced with unfeeling
brutality by General Weyler, which calls
for instant action by this governuieut to
sive American citizens, who have been
tripped of their property and driven
from their homes, without in any way
meriting punishmeut by participating in
the rebellion, from death by starvation.
Moreover, it appears that this action
mast be taken in some timid, secret and
indirect msnner, tbat shall give no of
fense to the majesty of paiu. The re
ports of tbo couosuls mast not be pub
lished or, if some 'softened version is
given to the puMic, the names of the
conenls, and even the places- from which
the reports come, must be concealed
lest the enraged Spaniards should take
revenge for exposure of their barbarous
brutality by raobl iug oar consuls.
These statements are uot the rabid
frotbings of cenators like Morgan and
Chandler, but the sober, official report of ,
acommiiteo of senators lately in coni
muoication with the date department.
It will amaxe most American citizeub
to know tbat there is noway to protect
American consols wilbin -MJ miles of our
own shores from mobbiog and assassina
tion, but to hugger-mugger their reports
and conceal their names from tbe wrath
of foreigners. In the nauiq of Mara and
Neptune, why do we tax oareelrej mill
ions ol dollars every year to build pre
tentious battle-ships an I maintain gold
laced German-leaders in New York,
Washington and Newport drawiogrooms,
if we are to tremble for the wrath of
Spanish mobs when our consuls do their
doty, and bide the evidence of their of
fense in the archives of tbe stale depart
meot, as if they were peccant echoolboys
fleeing tbe birch?
II American citizens without lauit are
oppressed and driven to destitution in
Cuba., we should, if we do anything, do
what we did when American commerce
was obstructed io Rio harbor. We
should send our fleets to tneir relief,
Are we atraia ot war; lae learot war
breeds war, or worse humiliation. We
bowed no fear of war in Kio harbor, and
war did not come It is a shameful
thing tbat we pack .South American har
bors with warships to bully feeble re
publics at tbe first bint of revolntiooary
disturbance, bat dared uot offend tbe
decayed msjesty of hpain with a single
gunboat when Spanish brutality is starv
ing American citisens, and Spanish in
solence is threatening American coosuls
with riot and aaiateination. It is our
shriokiog before tbe threat of war that
will lead us into a position where war is
inevitable, when a bolder attitude would
avert the danger by removiog tbe came.
If we have not the resolution to relieve
American citizens and protect American
consuls in Cuba wiln tbe strong arm, we
should do just nothing at all. Craven
silence is better than idle boasting, and
inaction is better tbau weak futilities.
Tbe plan proposed by the president is
humanely conceived, but it is deliberate
and material aid 4or the Spanish pio
gramme of conquest and subjection of
Cuba. Io his policy of starving out the
insurrection by reducing the island to a
desert, General Weyler has diiven all
the inhabitants from liioir plantations
and small farms into the gatrisoued vil
lages, where they have no meaus to sup
port life. In common humanity ho is
bound to keep them from etarving, or
abandon the policy, Fur the United
States to relieve him of tbis obligation
as to American citizens is to furnish
Hpain means to carry uu tlio war and to
aid in tbo subjection of the inland. We
might as well appropriate 00 ,000 to put
down the Cuban rebellion and Bend the
money to Uencrsl Wejler. It is no
wonder the b'panish minister accepts
and approves the president's plan. Ore
goniau.
NOTES OP INTtlRCST.
Ex-President Harrison is now the only
survivor of the remarkable group of
statesman and political leaders promiu
' nentin Indiana aud national politics
since the war. The others were Senator
Oliver P, Morton, Governor Vortcr, (Sec
retary of State Urcsham, iovcrnor Gray,
Senator McDowell, Senator Voorbec
end Vice-President Hendricks.
If you have ever scuu a child iu the
agony of croup, you cau appreciate the
gratitude of the mothers who know that
Due Minute Cough Cure relieves their
little ones as tjuickly as it is admin
istered. ' Many homos in this city are
eew without It. ; Marnier' lrug Ntorr,
f)tUlrr! Polseu Ml Mttrater'f.
A Haltman. Ih reliable jo Hit.
ftjlid silver novelties at SaUmau'e.
J.T. Uryan, the Dusy Watchmaker.
io to the Koeeleaf for the I test cigars.
For a good 5-vent cigar call on Mrs.N.
Iloyd.
County claims and warrants Kughl by
D. S. West.
For tifot-claiw deutislry go to IT. Little
of Oakland.
H. W. Ik'ojauiin, dentiot, room 1,
Mnretcrs' block. ,
Key West, imported and domestic
cigars at the Koeeleaf.
1. S. West dure insnimire. OHW op
posite the post office.
lioods below cot nl CaroV Now Is
the time for bargain.
Nobby suite and latest styles at. Little
Jack's. Prices very low.
All styles and qualities of hats at Abra
ham's Bedrock price.
Nothing but the beet uiateii.il used by
It. W. Benjamin, dentist. Koow 1
Marsters' block.
Have your dental work dune by K. W,
lenjamin, dentist. All Work guaran
teed nrst-class.
At Oakland, T. 1.. Graves is authorised
to receive and receipt for subscriptions to
tbe Plain dkalkr.
Do yon want a tKxl strawberry plant?
Call around to this oUice and tind out
where to get some.
For a good hat, s'ylUh ind cheap, call
on Wolleutcrg A- Abraham, whose stock
embraces all grades of bead gear.
Now is the tiiuo to spray your trees.
Buy the Combioalioiiprayer and save
time and money. W. li. Gordon, agent.
Bring your job work to the Plaimkal
kK otbee. We are prepared to do the
cheapest aud Ut work south of Port
laud. Wolleuberg A Abraham of the Square
Deal More are now receiving a nice lot
of spring goods. Latest styles and low
est prices.
Parties desiring family rewiog done
would do well to call ou Miss Fannie
McKean, 4-1 Main street. Will sew for
7i ceuts per day.
The Square Deal store has just opened
up a Leantilul hue of . 1.. Douglas
shoes, which prove toie the best' eboe
uiaile. Come and mspect them.
To Kt.sr A. ti to room cottaiw. rent
cli?ap. near Washington street, west
side of railroad track. Eouurre at tOi
Washington street. a 15 tf .
One minute is all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience that
One Minute Cough Cure doee what its
name implies. Marsters' Drug Store.
Torturing, itching, scaly skin erup
tions, barns and scalds are soothed at
once ana promptly uealeU bv DeWitt s
Witch Hazel alve, the beet known cure
for piles. Marsters' Drug Store.
Good pasturage furnished at my pas
tures on Roberts creek. Charges reason
able. All stock at owner's risk. The
beet of enre will be given to all stock en
trusted to my charge.
J. M. N II MtUi.
They arc so small that the most sen-
eativc persons take them, they are so
effective that the most obstinate cases of
constipation, headache and torpid liver
yield to mem. lbat is why DeWitt s
Little Early Risers are known as the
famous little pills. Marsters' Drug istore.
lVuM'tALEi! and Planter is a little
alliterative, but- sometimes by "apt al
literation's artful aid" you cau catch the
public eye and engage the public at
tention. The Webfoot Planter is
clubbed with the I'lalndkalek and tbe
two papers will be furnished to all cash
subscribers ot the latter without extra
charge.
Notice is hereby given to the public
oy tne nnaersigneu mat I uo not allot
dead animals to be hurried on my prem
isee, at Roeebnfg, Oregon, or garbage
cum pea tnereon or eana or gravel taken
therefrom, unless tbe party taking sand
or gravel first contract wild me for the
right to do so.
.tresspassers wilt be prosecuted ac
cording to law. Aaku.n Rose,
Roseburg, Oregon, March 17ib, 185
The daylight ride along the Columbia
cannot be but Interesting at this time of
tbe year. Passengers taking the Spo
kane Flyer, leaving the Union depot at
:':wp. m. uaiiy, jjer tois vuw lasting
over Live nours. dj mat is not all.
The O. K. &, N. give through service to
epokane, ana a direct connection with
t'te train from Spokane to Kootenai
country. Palace sleeper and modern
coaches operated daily without change.
iraveiers
To Spokane,
To Rceelaod,
To Pa loose Tow ns,
To Coeur d'Alene Towns,
To all Eastern Washington Points.
To all Northern Idaho Points,
Take tbe O. it. V N. Spokane Flyer,
And Save Time.
Leave union uepoi uaiiy at p. m
, C. London, Agent,
Roeeburg, Oiegou
Competition never worries us, because
we "ouy right" nence "sell right
ine tacts are tnese; every move in our
business is only made after the ruost
careful consideration, nothing left to
chance, hhoes have advanced m price
but not with us. We sell you a good oil
grain shoe for $1.25 aud upwards, tine
shoes in proportion. If you doubt us
come and see us, convince yourself that
we have what we advertise. We dou't
care to do all the business in town, but
waut to get a s'are of it. We lirmly
believe that a concern that gives its
customers exceptionally good values in
every instance is bound to go ahead year
ny year, in is idea prevails throughout
our entire business. F.very dollars worth
of goods uiuot give the wearer satisfaction,
even tne all wool absolutely last color
fs.UO suits.
J. A huah.vm'o Clothing House
The Retreat from ,1-plrw.
Tho correspondent of the London
Daily News at Palms describing tho last
retreat iu 1 '.pirns, with vepociul retsrouco
to the experience of tho Pot car ie column
at Preveea says ;
Ono commander coiumiltrd tho wis
Uke of informing his weary, hungry aud
rain-soaked ; troop that they must re
trvat. There w as a narrow escape from
a pauic. The uieu retreated with fair
order to the shore, w lib the eiceptlou ol
1M, who had apparently not been
warned, and wore therefore either killed
or taken prisoners.
At the shore, however, a genuine pauic
ensued. The J urka wero slill quiet, but
the Greeks, finding uo boats, fell tuto
despair and dually started io wade across
the arm of the sea dividing them from
Greek territory. It was a two and a halt
hour job, the ineu flouudortug ' breast
high iu the water. Wheu dawn broke
the Turks discovered what had hap
pened, aud began to shell the group of
waders, whose position became most dis
tressing. Many of thsiu were drowned,
some falliug wouuded or stumbling out
ot their depth. The condition of the
tone when it finally reached a place of
safoty was in the last degree lamentable.
The total loss of the Epirui army dur
iug the day's fighting was killed,
16M0 wouuded or missing, muuy of the
latter of whom must be accounted for.
Women arc Seldom Thieves.
."-OHIO one who hs made a careful
6tudy of the matter has decided that
wgaicu are much less inclined to com
mit theft than are meu. In Europe es
pecially this is made evident, for wuineu
aro there given positions as cashiers and
custodians cf wealth more than tkey are
here. The situation, however, in which
woiiiin's houesty is put to tbe greatest
test is iu domestics. The carelessness
with which choice bric-a-brac is en
trusted to - their care is everywhere ap
parent, aud the universal habit of mis
Ireeses leaving their jewelry and dainty
articles of personal adornment scattered
over the whole house in the mcsl care
less manner is oll'ering a terrible temp
tation to the maids. Dainty laces aud
bits of gold aud jewels appeal to the
feminine heart as much as auythiug
else in the world, and it is a fine proof of
woman's secse of honor that ebe so
rarely succumbs to the temptation. In
fac', iu thoee iotnoce where maids
have been known to appropriate their
mistress' possession!, it lias generally
been fouud that some man onteideihe
house has urged her to make the desper
ate attempt.
The New Bachelor.
Northern Pacific Change.
Ihe Northern Pacific railroad will
make the following lime card for its train
leaving rortiand daily, beginning en
Sunday the 25th iust. Leaves Portland
at 11 a. in., i acorns 5 p. m., Scattlo 1 p
m., Llleusburg lu:10 p. in., Pasco 1:00
a. ui. Arrives at bpokane at 0 :5U a. in
Minneapolis i;05 p. m. and St. Paul at
4:10 p. iu. The new card will enable
passengers to make close connections at
hpokane with the Snokane Falls and
Northern for the mines. I'or further
particulars see D. S. K. Bui ft.
Local Agent No. Mareters buildin.
To the Public.
Ou aud after this date. 1 wish it under
stood that my terms for all undertaker's
goods are cash w ith the order. I liud it
impossible to do business on a credit
basis, and belive that I can do better by
my patrons aud myself by selling strictly
for cash. P. Bsnkdick, Undertaker,
Kouebtirg, Ore., April 12, 18U5.
Oregon Fire Relief Association.
Cheapest and best insurance ou earth,
al coat, or 18' ceuts per hundred, iiesi
deut property, a specialty.
H. L, Marstkks, Agent,
Slowly he disrobed, placed bis bloom
ers on a convenient chair, did up his
whiskers, and prepared to retirs for the
night. Tbe final duties accom('isbed,
he bent fearfully down, and peered un
der the bed. Then, with a sigh of re
lief be arose from his uncomfortable po
sition. ,
"inanic heaven tbere is no woman
there!" he murmured, as he sat down
on the edge of the bod, and daintily
scratched the back of bis neck.
"Supposing there had been?" he con
tinued, suddenly. "Would I have
screamed? Would I?"
For a moment he paused.
"Not on your natural, I wouldn't!" he
then exclaimed. "I would have laesoed
her and tied her to tbe cheffonier ! But
she will never come! Never. Never!
Ad throwing Limseti, with a moan
on the bed, the new bachelor fell into
litful, sobbing slumber. St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
It is related that Jay Gould, in pinch
ing poverty and distress from ant, re
cently met George W. Childa walking
among the shades in tbat hidden and
mysterious realm-frotn which even re
porters seldom return, and asked the
philanthropist how be was able to bring
so much from earth. To the question
Childs is said to have responded, "I
have brought nothing with me here
that I bad not freely given away during
my life there."
Tho shah of Persia bas a weakness for
cucumbers, which are a great luxury in
the Last. On one occasion a large dish
ful had been placed before him, and the
eiectant courtiers were looking torward
to a good feast when their master had
finished. One by one, however, the
vegetables disappeared, und after his
majesty had demolished over a dozen he
proceeded to place the remainder iu his
pockets, and then left the table.
A special to tbe St. Louis Republic
from New Orleans says: It is thought
there will be no further damage done by
the overflow. The losses io Louisiana
are estimated at 1,760,000; in Mississip
pi, 48,5UO,OU0 ; and in Arkansas, atfl.
.'30,000, or a total of 14,500,000; uot ai
serious a loss as in many previous years
of overflow, when tbe river was not
nearly as high as it is now.
The other day a gcutlemau accosted a
young man silting next to him iu a New
York street-car, aud asked biui to loan
blm a nickel to pay bis fair. The young
man scanned the stranger aud then
handed him the money. Then the re-
recii i "t hauded the young aiau his
caul, it bore the name and address of
John D. Rockefeller.
It is now proposed to authorise past-
masters aud deputies to open letters on
which no postage stamp has been placed,
to learn tbe name of the writer and
avoid sending it to the dead letter office.
It all who write would have their names
and addresses printed on the envelopes,
as tequested by the department, no such
trouble would result.
ros.
I'bAUtiii IN AM MAM FA II HI If tr
BOOTS AND SHOES.
ImiicsI line of goods ever brought to Roschuig.
Prices to suit the times.
Parrott Building, Jackson Street, ROSl:BURG.
STAPLE
AND
FANCY
GROCERIES
COUNTRY PRODUCIJ B0C0J1T AND 50LD
ft
Depot
Grocery
Give us a call. Goods delivered to suy part of the City In short order.
Corner Lauo A Sheridan Streets,
KOSKBUKU.
OREGON.
ZIGLER BROS
WANTED :
$ i o ,o o o $ 1 8 , o o o
WORTH Ol3 riERCHANDISl;
Which wo have ic'civetl on consignment from the receiver
of one of tho largest houses iu San Francisco.
NEW
$ PURNIT U RE !
g CARPETS 3 1
us MATTINGS jg
r ill
111 P ji
S CURTAINS in
II AND UPHOLSTERY GOODS 3
Alexander '& Strong s
& MOMIvlll'MU, UHI.UUM, V
WOLLENBERG & ABRAHAM'S
tewtes
E. K. Turner of Com t) ton, Mo., writes
s thst sfter suffering from piles for
seveutoeu years, be completely cured
theui by usiuu three boxes of I 'e Witt's
Wdich lla.el r-alv. It cures eciouia
ud severe sklu diseases. Maiolers'
Drug Btore,
SttUAKK
DKAfr
STOKK.
SPRING STOCK!
Dress Goods, Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes.
Cloaks, Capes, Wrups,
Curtains, -
Iu short, our shelves are filled with au excellent btock
suited to all tastes aud to meet all requirements. Our
motto is : "A Squark Dkal."
Corner Oak aud
JackNOU NtrcclM.
WOLLEMBERG d ABRAHAM.
WHEN SENT TO MRS. BOYD'S
!3l WANT YOU TO
o
ffl
2
m
(j()L
ligest Prices Paid for Country Produce of All Kinds.
l lucst r.lae of TKAH Iu the City. I'iIc . li I t'M..X' p r ini'l.
Crockery, Glass and Delfware, Tobacco and Cigars, Toys,
Notions and Taney Goods.
Real Estate Bought and Sold
uw jJAStJajcmai
Farms, large and small, to Rent,
AND IMMEDIATE I'OSShBblON GIVEN.
Stock Ranges, Timber Lauds aud Miuiuir Properties,
Prune and Hop Xand3 of best quality, iu choice locations,
in quantities to suit intending purchasers, at reasonable
rices and easy terras. Inquire of
D. S. K. BXJIOK,
These uods have been scnl us to dispose of at 6o c'Cllttt
on the dollar, which is less than cost of manufacture,
and bciuij sold iu connection with our complete stock at ab
solute ocst.
Note the PollowinK AstonMiiny: Bargains I
All Woolen Dress Goods, 6 inches ( n M .
wide, Latest Styles . 5 PCt yntd
Ladies' aud Gents' Mackintoshes Por Half Price
Z2-Our Loss is Your Gain., eh-
Ladies' and Gents' Underwear Reduced to Piiccs to Suit
the Times.
Our Goods are all of the Latent Styles. No shelf-worn
floods on hand. Never has there been such a Slaughter of
Prices. Call early and be convinced.
CARO BROS. ? THE BOSS STORE.
U CJ T S 0 S3 VfV ! V-V Ou r ! 'r t V SJ O CI
5
his is the Place
to Buy
Groceries.
A full ami complete assortment
of all goods usually kept in a first
class grocery.
Kvcrythiug offered lor sale is fresh;
and sold at very reasonable prices.
We have a very choice stock of
eauued goods, including both fruit:,
aud vegetables, to which we. invite
your special attention.
Our line of Olives, Gheikiu.s, Pick
els, Sauces, etc., is also complete.
We carry the largest stock of to
baccos in Southern Oregon.
J C. VV. PARKS & CO., Grocers. I
Leii a"ft" t ClT. J-.dJl i Jt i-i: ,ii,iMitii i: d Itl'M tali ..lii-4 0 V.
A. C. MARSTERS & Co
"Weill Paper.
AChoiceXolletlloii,"atl'rites that Sell.
LIME PLASTER AND CEMENT.
A FULL LIME OF WINDOW GLASS
ALL ORDCRS PROMPTLY f'lLLLD.
WYLIE PILKINCTOIN,
IHucct'itNor to O. W. NOAH,
General Blacksmithing1
IIOHNKNIMirillKil.
I ROHTNO AND RUNNING PLATE'S A SPECIALTY,
UKI'AIUINU UK ALL KINIM I'UOMITbY UONK.
Bbopjuu Comer WiihIiIiikIuii and ILauc HtM., IIoniImiik.
ROSEBURC
Marble and Granite Works.
B .If. ACHISON 4 CO., Projrt
l)clorlu all kinds uf
Alurbie urn I (Iranlte NoiiiimciitH
ami llcatlsfoncN,
Portland Cement Curbing
fur (Jnn0r.v I.iiIk,
istiuiatcs iMitnishcd n all kinds of Centcteiy Woik
Ufflcc aud Malearvom. u ok atirrrt.