''iilSW Orecron HiatoracA 1 S dvertising ; : :. j: ; I JWPHntu lu busy seasons lriogs f , vuu your tsbare of trade; J; Iff A vr iittrtfirf Af.ft fan, v m. . business.. Ioor printing re- a advertising 10 ami sea- lirinsrs you yonr share, and also ' J 4 Ljt of the merchant who "can't af- fj" to advertise. ( ucis do creuii od no-d bosinesa hoose. Let as do 70m Jot Printing we croarante it to be ii Tery way satisf&cWn-y. Published on Mondays and Thursday '868. tVwVwVVw ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY' OREGON, MONpAYt DECEMBER 30, iqox.I , 1 yoi.. xxxii. No. 104 s I I J.iJl ST, SOMETHING FOR ...LADIES... Collarettes, Capes, ;Fur.Boas,. ; . . ; 'Ready-made Waists,' t .WaistPatterns,- Taekets, 'Gloves, " r Umbrellas, ' . ; ' ? Fasciriators, 4 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 1