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ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY' OREGON, MONpAYt DECEMBER 30, iqox.I ,
1 yoi.. xxxii.
No. 104
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ST,
SOMETHING FOR
...LADIES...
Collarettes,
Capes,
;Fur.Boas,. ; . . ;
'Ready-made Waists,'
t .WaistPatterns,-
Taekets,
'Gloves, " r
Umbrellas, ' . ; ' ?
Fasciriators,
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GENTLEMEN
Smoking Jackets,
Overcoats, i i
Neckties, -
Mufflers,
Gloves,
Umbrellas. -
II in !kprchi(j for LiJies, Misses aod Children ; Men, Yootha
"- and Bnys. The finest line erer shown ia the city.
One
Trite
Store
Wollenberg: Bros.
On
rrite
Store
LATE NEWS SUMMARY
Important Events of tbe Past
,-. few Days.
STATE, GENERAL, fOKElGN.
Cream of the Dipatchts OUbed
Up In CondetiAcd Form lor
tbe Busy Reader.
United PUtrt Senator Sewell of New
Jsrsev died Friday.
Portland bat an OJd Fellow ol sixty
fle rear "good standing."
The old year Is Roing ont with an nn-
Oien uulil 8 o'clock
ii'fr'l n 444i.4l4i4l4i44i4l4u1i4'4l4t4 asoal number 'ol r.Urcd" wrks aad
horrors.
and we present our claims for con
sideration to the
. FURNITURE .
buying public, confident that when
goodpare examined and prices com
pared all purchases will be made
with us. We are showing the
greatest line of willow cobbler seats
of solid oak rockers ever shown in
Douglas county also a full line of
6tyles of Furniture, Carpets, RugB
Our Toy Department
!?ho Flys, Cradles, Rockers and Chairs, Stoves, Iron Express Wagon s
from f 1.00 u; and many other tilings too numerous to mention.
B. W. STRONG,
THE FURNITURE MAN.
Roseburg, Ore
The Kortltern Pacific and Great N-irtb-
erarailroada have each Isstied lowr
freight rats scbednles Tuhintarily.
More than one-third -f tire stiver bo'-
IIod stored for so Ions in the vaults of
tbe U. 8. treasury has ben coined dar
ing the fiscal year just closed.
Thr greatest inventions of the age
this y.: airsless' telegraph, submarine
boat, airship ' navigation. Pretty fair
starter for tbe expansion century.
The Albany Democrat cays Mr. Lingo
the Junction City farmer who advertised
for a wile aud sot a 304 poond prist in
tbe matrimonial lottery, having taken
the matter ouder advisement, ahoold be
compelled to marry the woman.
Tbe Bute Forest, Fish asd Game Com-
misaion reports that expnaa companies
which operate in tbe Adlrondacks ear'
tied 1286 deer daring tbe past season
This is believed to indicate tbat 6500
deer were killed ia this section daring
tue year.
LATEST jNEW5;
I
Washington State's Governor is
Dead. Alaclay Incident Closed.
Other NewtJ.
DEPEW IS MARRIED.
Wedded Three Times ta IMe
Matters Certain.
KGTEl f I2E AT P02TIAML
THE
Chicago
TYPEWRITER
Price $35.00
I Tbe
Olympia, Dec. 27. John R.'Rogcrs, governor of Wash
ington, died of pneumonia at his home in Olympia, about
8 o'clock last evening. He had been ill for 10' days. He
was 67 years of age and a democrat. Governor Rogers will
be succeeded bv Lieutenant-Governor McBride, -who was
elected on the republican ticket. " "
. ESTATE COURTESY.
Ororoa National Qoard.
Other LaU and In
terestlng- News. '
Gnaranteei to einal any
$100 machine.
E- L. KING, GenT Agentr 218 Sansome St., San Francisc
VJm C. COrJrJTIR, Local Act., Rosdburc;
7uM-will win the Prize?
place 171 - - - - : . .
Saleu, Dec. 27. The flags on the state capitol and
other public buildings are at half-mast today m respect to
the late Governor Rogers of Washington.
MACLAY INCIDENT CLOSED.
New York, Dec. 27. "The Maclay incident is now
closed as far as the Brooklyn Navy-Yard is concerned," be tw teiigiooa
said Rear-Admiral Albert Barker, in an interview. "Mac
lay has been notified of bis removal and is out of the ser
vice.
PLAGUE VISITED UPON SOUTH AFRICA.
DEATH OF JOHN W. NOAH.
Prominent Oregon PHooeer
Indian Fighter.
aad
Bring Us Your ...
CHICKENS.
ft
BUTTER.
FOR CASH OR TRADE.
J. F. BARKER & CO.
I j SEE
I e THAT THIS
I v 0N EVERY
V ,S y SHOE.
John W. "oab, ol Booth Coos river,
died at tbe BUnco bcel oa Benday
mornlnr, Dec. 22, 1901, wier a compar
atively short illness. XIsmLers ol bis
family were constantly with him, aod
medical skill did everything possible to
relieve hia sufferings, which froos too
n stare of the ailment (obetrnctioa of tbe
bowels) were very severe et limes.
lie was born in Boooe county, Iowa,
on Nov. 3, 1832. In- '52-'53 he crossed
the plains with an ox taunt, erri? Ing in
Jacksonville. Oregon, in tbe tall of '63.
In partnerth'p with others be on gaged
in mining on Gslice creek, where Utey
were sttacked by the Indians. Tbey
loogb. their wsy ont, and returned to
Jacksonville without losing a man.
Leaving Jacksonville be went to Dong
las coanty, and joined tbe volunteers,
serving daring the Indian war. He was
one of tbe trooD who rescued tbe Hrris
family, when this family was snrroend-
ed by Indiana. " Tbey were making a
gallant defense at ths tune of tbe n sen.
Mr. Harris though wounded, wss able to
.
nice, vc.jej. nectvu esrsmosy
toe marriage of Senator Cbejoeeey
Depsw and Miss May Pslmet took
at S o'clock this aJtemooa in tbe United
Butss ConsoIaK. Tbebrkk'av
were Baron too Andre and Barow o
CanUlaase. Tbe bridegrooake witnesses
vers James Gordon Bennett nod Count
Sera,
Among others present "were Mrs. Pal
mer, Donates de Bert and Baroness von
Andre.
Senator Depew was ia eseelleot beettb
Tne bride was chsraaixtfy itiesMd.
Tbe bride, being a CeOiolie, there "ill
Tbe f rw
vill lake piece at Nortre Hum aad trie
secood at the Epieeopal Chsrh, st If
o'clock ia tbe morning and at ytoos) e-
respectively, wbea 30 bl
rackets boa the United Stale
Albany will form guard of
CONlIlL SPJKB THS VOU.
Naw Yoai. Dee. 28w United Slates
Seeatet Ccauocey M. Depew and Miss
Palmer were married bete today (Fri
day) at t p. m.. in tbe American Cos
snlaie, by United Slate Conenl Harold
8. Van Baren. who cradacted tbe civil
eersmooy nnder a special dispense bo
granted by the rWretwry of state, aays
ths Sice, Franco, oorrvmoiident ol tbe
World. Tbe tret rsbgioM cerrasony
took place ia tbe Ostbolie Church of
Notrs Demo, on Bsrorday, at 11 A. M
Then followed a wedlingtn tbe Asserkan
A cooipanr of
sailors froes tbe AjBeria eqoadroe
formed a gusrd.Tbe ehnrch weddBncJbew-
ever, end not lb on et the Ccsaealate,
will be tbe legal one ha Fraaos.
r ta. . ir:. . I Sewaior Drpew le tbe guest el rWn-
volu.n, voiuniDia, acc. z7. v v ia wncMUDpiuw, de Sere. hi. rood., a sTeVtsb-.
was received here today that Ueneral Mann, the Lolom-lter of Ccnasodore Vaoderwit. Tbe
ttV-A tlAnJa A Um Xforrfi-IConateea gave a recent ion after tbe
I MeaaAfwaieMns
i t- i ... ti : t i .
icna river, iecemDer 9, wun 1 200 men. toe garrison, ganKtot sad Mr. Drpew started
consisting of 430 men, fought from 6 a.m. until 12:30 p. ra. r directly after tbe wedding d
. o .1 : j - r . i : wutnuinu xjigiaao ior u
Aa o . m. tac garnson rcccivcu rcimuiteiucui iiuiuuiuK gtatee Jannaw 13. Mies Falser ia slay-
200 men. ine Dattie startea on trie outskirts 01 tne cityi regattb lintel Le Britanniuoee.
-rrrr
ForevOTy 60 tent porchsse st my store vow not only f.t
' ru.i.i (iMtiit d hi at awaan. im lna
at low net priees.bat a ticket wbicb mar make yon the
winner af tbe beodeome prire I bo eatsa. large wax -doU,
now on exhibition in my stone window. Call early before
tbe tickets are all oat.
WILL CURRIER
- THE GROCER
New York, Dec. 26 A cable to the Sun from Bloem
fontein says: Last Saturday an enormous army of locusts,
the largest ever known here, appeared and delayed a mail
train five hours. These pests have been hovering over
Bloemfontein for the oast week. Yesterday millions of
them settled on farms near by and in some places they
were ankle deep. In Thabanchu district one swarm ex
tended forty miles, stopping all traffic with the south
There was another swarm that extended for twenty miles
The damage to market produce, which is sadly wanted, islcbnrch, et is noon.
great.
0 5
Eastman
Kodaks ..
Make Good
Xmas Gifts
See those $1 and $2
Brownies
FOUR HUNDRED KILLED.
ALBUMS AND PHOTO AMOUNTS AT
CHURCHILL & W00LLEY
and ended at Caracoll, nine miles from Honda. Bayonets
and machets were used. The government forces were vie
tonous.
Bl Hotel Ftre.
F. C LADD.
CL OLSON
P..M- a. ar ftaM fVaat Haw -TVa
1 1 - e . I as)asaar.F, viwa,t , tiff aIV" IA
r our nunurea men were iciuea aunng me oattie. boiiding, a sre-story brkk at tbe corner
of Oraod ssMioe end Hswtbora avenne,
racn s
Favcrjte
$300 $300 handle a rifle, and Mrs. Harris loeded
I toe guns sua neipeu tw aau wj
THE "EUtC" SHAPE
Kibo Kid, heavy
stitched sole, medi
um low heel, high
wanip, a snug close
fitter and very styl
ish. Only one of ma
ny styles to choose
from.
...FLINTS SHOE STOREe.e
Hvho Pays the Grocer?!
Oar cabtomers pay ns and tbey do it wllhont kicking,
becanbe we sell the beet grocerien. staple aud faocy. al
the most reasonable prices in tbe city. If yoo don't
know this to be a fact, prove it by giving as a trial
order. '.Phone 103.
Hints to Housewives.
estate
at bar until assistance arrived. He also
helped rescue tbe Kids family, who bad
a narrow escape from being massacred
bv tbe Indiana. Mrs. Nellie Owen, of
Msrsbfield, who wss a child at the Urns
wss a member of tbe Nids family. Mr.
Noab also, in company with Jim Pordy,
took a dispatch from Big Bend, on Rogue
river to Wbi-key Bar, when reinforce
ments were needed. He secured the re,
inforcements; wsnt back with tbe troops
and foogbt tbe battle nnder Col. Kelssy,
in which the Indians were badly defsaU
ed.
At tbe does of tbe war be was married
at Bosebarg, in 1855, to Miss Mary M
Jones, and 15 children were tbe result of
this mertisee, of whom seven boys and
six girls are living. He cam to Coos
bay in 1872, and in 1874 moved to Booth
Coos river, where be has since resided.
He bss been engaged in logging, prin
cipally, since coming 10 tbe bay, and baa
opened camps at various points oa Coos
river.
Tbe funeral took place Dec 23rd, a1
tbe Coos River cemetery, tbe Alert ask
ing a special trip from Marshfisld for
tbe occasion. Numerous relatives aad
friends wcrs in attendance, and sympa
thy was expressed for the bereaved ones
in their affliction. Msrsbfield News,
ENGLAND'S WAR.
London, Dec. 27. The following dispatch has been
received from Lord Kitchener, dated Johannesbutg:
"General Rundle reports that on the night of Decern
ber 24, Colonel Firman's camp at Zeefontein, consisting of
three companies of yeomanry and two guns, was success
fully rushed by a strong commando nnder Dewet. It is
feared the casualties were heavy. Two regiments of light
horses are pursuing the Boers."
was badly damaged by fire this after
noon. Tbe four apper stories were or
copied as a lodging bunas, and eeverel
inmatee barely escaped with tbeir Hvee.
Tbe total lose n $33,000. Toe baOdiag
is ineored for 130.000.
"GREAT CHRISTMAS GIVINGS."
Christmas
It seemed
Ortgo National Casard.
Tbe Oregon Nai'jotal Guard sow eorx
prises 1497 officers and me all of wboas
are completely eeoipped far service.
Ther have full na Worms and acoolre-
nts, blsaksts, shelter teato, and 40
rounds of fixed ammonitiom per man.
In reserve. Any of the coenpa&ka that
might be ordered out for service oa short
not tee would have to wait tar nothing.
Tbey bav vvtbing bead at their
armories.
rr t n i - i m I . i t
The business houses alone gave millions of dollars to . iMptioo of the different or
ganisations and with a few exceptions
fou nd tbem ta good condition. Ia one
eompany four men were dishonorably
discharged, while In few instances fines
aad reprimaada were imposed.
Tbe cane of lb above disbeaorable
discharge ia "eoe tin none neglect of da
v." According to tbe code, moa who
are lb a a discharged eaanot again eal s
in tbe National Qoard or tbe United
New York, Dec 26. There were great
givings throughout the metropolis yesterday,
as if almost every one was remembered.
their employees. John D. Rockefeller and Helen Gould
distributed new ten dollar pieces among the needy poor
who applied to them.
THE NORTHWEST STORM.
That BIr Potato.
Vancouver, B. C, Dec 27. The storm that struck
the northwest coast Thursday morning did great damage.
It is already known that fifteen vessels were wrecked, states army, nor ca they hold any dv-
while it is feared that several more will be added to the w ... J!?'BJ!!!:
I Al MiTJ VUWWIU atOT SW (el IHMJ rMi4A
casualty list, i ne cable nouse on the maidland, connect-1 ffice, thsy can be impeached and oasted.
ine with Victoria, was badly wreeked by the force of the
ocean waves.
Maude Milter Dead.
Half the battle in good cooking, is to have good
when v ou order them. Call up 'Phone No.
for go d goods and good service.
181,
C. W. PARKS & CO.
S3?
If you - want
If youwant
If you want
If you want
If you want
If you want
If yon don't know PAT
cat on or address . . .
RosEBtao, Or., Dte. 25. (Editor P rt-
land Telegram) I notice in yonr ijsuo
J ,U. TA In.f Mls.anM ka U. H P
fresh Groceries, and to eet them promDtlv r. ahnrv. lravalincr fraiirhft a.nt rA tha
Southern Pacific Company, to some
Isrge potatoes grown in Douglss County,
and notably to one on exhibition ia a
show window in Roseburg. This potato
was grown on the farm at the Oregon
8oldiers' Home nsar Roseburg, without
artificial fertilisation, and weighed,
when first dug and cleanssd of adnerio g
soil, ( ponods.
This potato wss n it, as Mr. Loonsbnry
sainmed, the result of "a combination of
the Easterners, efforts and the pro
ductive quality of Oregon soil, supple
mented by timely, psrsistsnt and thor
ough cultivation. There were many oth
er ssmples in tbe ssme field of "mon
stroo. site," and tbe Home raised, dor
mg tbe pest season, all tbe potatoes it
win require ontu t ne ne w crop comes
en next year. Very respectively,
Wm. J. 8him.it.
OaxLaxn, Dec 34 Mrs. Maude Mc-
Oormick, better known to tbe penile an
Mr a. Maode Miller, tbe actress, aad
afternoon I daughter of Joaquin Miller, the wPa: of
,cr,r1 o rentiieitirm tn trie- trnvr-rnnr rf PnTiTovnio I the bwrae," died tbia mornlngof a eoea-
; o ' ,T ' pi Seal ion nf heart trouble at 7 o'clock
ing tne arrest ana return 01 ueorge v ernon, wanted in at the residence of Mr. aad Mr. Garfield,
who are distant relaiivea.
REQUISITION FOR VERNON.
$alh, Dec 27. Governor Geer yesterday
Lane county for forgery. Vernon is now in jail at Yreka,
Siskiyou county, and W. W. Withers, sheriff of Lane
county, is appointed agent of the state to receive and bring
him back. ,
CHRISTMAS AT THE SAVIOR'S TOMB.
g THE SUNSET GROCERY...
Will continue to be, as it has been, tbe leader in quality
and prices. Don't forget that "or goods are all new and
y- ireen. a mai is reepecunuy soiiciiea.
7'We handle Albany Creamery Botter.
CLOYD St
BROWN.
to buy a farm
furnished rooms
to buy a house
rent a ' house
build a house
move a house
to
to
to
11
f F. psttojan, ;SSSB,-
Din
Rose burg,
Oregon
Many A Laugh.
Pleasing tbe people Is a trde with the
Scbobert Symphony Club snd Lady
Qnartetta, and tbeir program contains
lots of fan of a refined nature as wall as a
wealth of fins moeic Opera Hons.
Jan, I, 1902.
Bethlehem, Syria, Dec.26 Magnificent pageants were
rehearsed at the tomb of the Savior during Christmas day.
Thousands of tourists were present, having came to
Bethlehem for that particular object. The weather was
beautiful, al) that could be desired.
ASTORIA SHIPPING DISASTER.
Astoria,. Dec. 27.- During a heavy wind last evening
the French bark Henrietta, lumber laden for Europe, drag
ged her anchor while in the harbor, drifted over a ledge of
rock and at low tide struck and filled. She is sunk in
twenty-four feet of water at high tide, and can be saved.
BOLOMEN MADE A FIGHT.
The Daily News of Denver,
on December 29ui, 1900 savs : It is rare
ly, indeed ..that Denver ie fevoreo wttb
snob vocal execution and inetrnmental
as well. When it Is said tbat the work
of the Quartette ia beyond criticism aad
tbe other perform aocee the work of pro
feesionals. tbe troth is told. It waa a
rare privilege, thoroughly appreciated by
tbe sadie Doe, to listen to the wonderful
voices of ths Qaertette In tbeir hsrmoni
001 blsnding and surprising range, and
there was nnt a number on the p roars a
bat secured an encore." Yon can enjoy
ths same treat tbst Denver didst the
Opsra Hodss on Jan. 1, 1902.
Manila, Dec 27. Captain Schoffel with a detachment
of the Ninth Infantry was attacked by bolomen at Dapday
Samar, yesterday. , They were repulsed with a heavy loss
The Americans lost seven killed and many wounded.
. Drying preparations simply dsvel.
op dry catarrh; they dry np the seoretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom
dom. camunir a far more serious trouble than
ths ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing Inhalinta, fumea, smokes and sunns
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
hesla. Ely's Cream Balm ia such a remedy
and will ears catarrh or cold ia the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All drnggiats sell the
Son. size. Elv Brothers. 56 Warren St, N.Y.
Tli. Bahn enrea without pain, doe not
Irritate of canne sneezing. It spreads itself
over an irritated and angry snrfaee, reUev
lair Immediately ths painful inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm yo are armed
against iatal tiatarrn anq taj xsTrv .
THANKING you for pastfavors and
wishing you much happiness and
prosperity for 1902, we ask for a
continuance of your patronage which will
be met with our careful attention and appreciation.
ITurnisliinQSa Elotions, Stationery
"The Racket Store"
.ROSEBURG,
OREGON
OOOOl-jOOCKXXXJCraDOOCt
Clearance Sale Begins
We name such prices pu Ladies and Misses Jackets and
WaLking Hats mentioned below that had ought to move
theni vety rapidly." This is our full stock in onrMyi tie
Creek store. Same reduction applies to what may be
in stock iff Canyonville.
rjise 3H Caj-e, hart'lv enongh to mention, only I plush, was.
Siie Cape I ctotlf cape, splendid value, was
Sise 36 Cap. I cloth cape, splendid value, was
Siae 3 Cat. 1 cloth cape, splendid value, was
Jackets, 2 Misses Jackets, sins 14 y rs , wss
Jackets, Mine Jackets, size 4 and was
Ihoi. k lliM tickets, size. 3t'38. was ;
rjt.. ilr m left, color erev. wae -..V now 3.-"0
Jest 2 down Llies and Children's Walking Hat?, 2 was $2.50 uow ft 50
lo 7 waa . . .- tl.50end $1 75 nowfl.CO
$i75n-wr2-5
. 50 now 44.00
M 00 now ti.50
$2.01) now 1.?5
$0 00 now $3,
.$3 00 now $2.00
..$7.00 now $4 50
Jo.
do.
t was...
6 was..
1 was...
$1.U snd $1.25 now 75,
$2.00 now
We are beginning early to close out Fall Goods
hence thse splendid reductions for you.
N. SELIG, Myrtle Creek,
Canyonville, Or-tn
Tcx3fyx)CacocccoocoO'
Another Combination
formed in Roseburg st
If II 18 ra SU Kill
W W Mil W " sasse-
under the above
1
have irtpornnra.
name. Their sti k consisting of 475
Dolls to sell from penny to $5; 500
souvenir views of .Hoseburg from 15
cents to 75 cents eac. : 100 toy trains
steam and hot air i Migines from 10
cents to $3.75 each; toe chests, hobby
horses, wagons, croki. no'e and al1
kinds of game boards fro. x5 ccnts 10
$5-5o; Christmas tree orn. "U"euts-
We ba e nothing to sive away, nor do we ha w n ' f rm 1
for anv competitors, but we will guarantee if TM ,u",,
we will save 20 per cent on all of this line of ""t,a-
S BEARD & SANTA C. AUS rS
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