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Vestera Oregon is Suitable for Nut Orchard. Why nut raising is not more generally practiced is one of the things not easily accounted for, when one considers the -high prices which nearly all varieties bring in the market, says the Farm Sen "tinel. What other crop can the farmer Taise that has so many advantages to off set the small amount of labor and care required, as nuts. They need little care After being properly planted, com pared to what fruit trees or other crops do, and their product is less perishable than almost any other article the farmer can raise. The principal objection to planting nut trees seems to be the length of time one must wait before they will bring in returns. But this is greatly exaggerated in the popular mind. Many varieties of nut trees bear as early as do fruit trees. The care given them, too, has much to do with their early bearing. Even our common native varieties may be induced to bear earlier than is their wont by cutting back and otherwise giving them proper care. The Japanese chestnut bears in three or four years. The tree is small, grow ing to only about half the height of our native tree, and they are very product ive. The nuts are of enormous size, be ing from four to six times as large as the American nut, but not so sweet and fine in quality. They were first introduced into this country about 1876, and there are now several varieties, differing some "whatin size, earliness, etc Some of the earliest have sold for as high as $15 per bushel in the large cities. Another early bearing nut is the Jap anese walnut, which comes into bearing nearly as soon as the foregoing. There are two forms of this nut, the oblong (Siebokii) and the heart shaped iCordi ormis), the latter being considered the best for market. The English walnut, or Maderia nut, las been grown successfully in this country as far north as Lockport, X. Y., by being raised from seed grown in this country, bnt a little further south. By planting each crop of nuts a little farther north the locality where they were grown it is probable that in time a stock may be produced hardy enough to with stand any climate. A dwarf variety of bc English walnut is now offered, which "is a decided advantage where land can " not be spared for large trees. These commence bearing quite young and are prolific The French, or Spanish chestnut, " rhile not quite so sweet as our native variety, is two or three times as large, - and bears in about seven years from the planting of the nut. . Another nut which brings a good price la, the filbert, of which there are two distinct sorts offered in the catalogues; the common, large, round ones with 'which we are all so familiar, and an oblong variety, called the Kentish Cob - filbert. The filbert is perfectly hardy, -and is so small as to be called a bush rather than a tree. Of course, if young trees can be ob- tained and be well cared for at the start, i a-crapanay be had much earlier than ifrxunlbe nuts. If the trees .are to be "raised from seed select the finest speci mens obtainable (you are planting for a lifetime and want the best) place in a box of sand as soon as gathered and leave out of doors until spring so that the frost may crack the hard shell; in the spring plant out in the ground. Cultivation of the ground, while not absolutely essential, is to be recommend ed to give the young trees a good start, with no danger of being stunted ; and a good mulch is desirable for several years. When well established nut trees will take care of themselves better than any other crop one can raise, and every year adds to their value and produc tiveness. I have here considered only the value of the nuts and have said nothing as to the worth of the trees in other respects, such as for shade, shelter, timber, etc comparison. It is shorter (only 24 inches long in the barrel), lighter, has greater velocity, greater energy both at the muzzle and at the longer ranges, than the Krag-Jorgenson, the celebrated Mauser, or the very excellent German military rifle. The new Springfield rifle is to be supplied to the regulararmy just as fast as it can be turned out from the government arsenal, which if work ing at its capacity of 200 rifles a day, could supply our army of 60,000 men in about one year's time. The Krae-Jor-genson rifle of the regulars are to be passed on to the National Guard, and they will carry them until the regular army has been supplied with the new rifle in their turn. The advantages of arming the National Guard as well as the regulars with the same pattern of rifle, especially -hen it is such a mag nificent weapon as this, are obvious. The Tender Passion. "I want a copy of 'The Tender Pas sion," said the girl with pink cheeks and blue eyes, to G. B. Cannon at the book counter. " 'The Tender Passion,' certainly," he replied, smiling, but at the same time scouring his memory for some clue that would help him locate the book. Into the Publishers' Index, catalogues, pamphlets and announcements he dove but no such title was there. " 'The Tender Passion,' I believe you wanted," he said with his most affable smile. "Yes I think that is the name," the girl with the pink cheeks and blue eyes replied. "It's by Ethel Watts." "Oh!" said the man of books, "cer tainly !" and when he returned beam ing from the shelves he bore in his hand "True Love," by Edith Wyatt. Probate Order. C. Schmidt, guardian of Charles Smith, a minor, authorized to sell at public auction, the following real pro perty belonging to his ward: Lots 1, 2 and 3, of sec 9, tp 13s, r 11 west, con taining 150.15 acres. Daniel Garrison appointed admr., and Edgar Rone, N. A. Fosteer and H. A. Collins appraisers of the estate of Han nah Garrison, deceased. Wm. H. and Ernest Koepke filed their final account as executors of the estate of Fritz Koepke, deceased. Final set tlement of same set for Sept. 7, 1903, at 10 o'clack a. m. G. W. Dimmick, J. D. Hamilton and H. T. McClallen appointed appraisers of the estate of Dixie M.Judy, a minor. John H. Sbupe filed his final account as admr. of the estate of Jane Patterson, deceased, and Sept. 7, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m. fixed as day and time for final hearing of same, The Kind FrameJ to bo used is very much a matter of taste. It is import ant, though, that the frames set properly on (he nose, and at the right distance from the eyes. That the lenses be perfectly centered, and how are you to know when some one is guessing. WE NEVER GUESS Glasses Right, Good Sight, R.F.WINSLOW Optician , MRS. H. E ASTON is prepared to wait upon old and new customers and friends with a full and complete stock of -GROCERIES' All fresh and of the very best quality. Teas aad coffees are specialties. Your patronage solicited. t i ? r i BEST MEAL IN THE CITY FOR 25 CENTS. THE NEW The Xerr-York Life Thepabltc I hereby cautioned asralsat dolus bnslnesi -with the abOTC concern. It ban a faculty ofdead-bcaUasr Its Jam bills and any company dolus no will beat lta patrons It It sets a chance. This company la represented by j W. J. Moon, Asrent. Rosebarx Ore The New Army Rifle. It is stated that during our campaign in Cuba there were no less than half a dozen different kinds of rifles represent ed in the American army of invasion, says the Scientific American. The fact that two entirely different types $he Krag-Jorgenson and old Springfield rifle constituted the main armament of our troops, the former being used by the regulars and the latter Dy the volun teers, was in itself a snfficent handicap to place our troops at a serious disad vantage, particulary when it is born in mind that the weight, range, and rapid ity of fiie of the two weapons were wide ly different. Hence, it is encouraging to learn that the government has defi nitely decided to adopt a new army rifle. The new weapon is a most ex cellent piecegreatly excelling, the best of existing military rifles on every point of The farmers around Pendleton holding their wheat at 70 cents per bush el. The Hawaiian Islands now want in dependance and to be placed on the same footing as Cuba. Seattle was invaded on Tuesday morning by thugs who entered the Boulevard hotel, and at the muzzle of guns robbed the guests. All the Roman Catholic Cardinals are now in Home, ana tne log roiling ana rail splitting eoine on is equal to a Tammany gathering to nominated Mayor for New York. A score of political dead ducks met in Denver, on Monday, to organize a new political party on the reJorm order. The chief members of the organization are from the late populist party. The Reliance has been officially desig nated by the New York City Yacht Club to defend the cup aeainetSir Thomas Lipton's boat Shamrock III. The con test bids fair to be very exciting and close. Dispatches received say that 18 Bui garian officers have left Sofia for Salon ica for the purpose of renewing the dvnamite outrages. Several of them are supposed to have already arrived here. The population is anxious. In the Wall Street flurry and bull and bear fight, Harriman won and the South era Pacific stock came out on top was an effort made to cripple the South Pacific railroad in the interest ern other lines, and the measure failed. John D. Long, United States Consul General at Cairo, Egypt, died Tuesday morning at Dunbar, Scotland, where he had been visiting friends. His death was the result of an accidential fall which occured yesterday. In the dark Mr, Long missed his footing and fell from steps of the house where he was stop ping, fracturing his skull. He was tour ing Scotland, preparatory to returning to the United States. Mr. Long, whose home was in St. Augustine, Fla., was aDDointed Consul-General at Cairo in October, 1900. He was 57 years old. Cor. Washington and Main Streets Mrs. Belle Collins A GREAT COHPANY REDUCED All Colored Summer Goods Reduced to COST We must maKe room for New Goods WOLLENBERG BROS., Phone 801. Of your life if you buy a buggy, hack or road wagon before you inspect our stock of John Deere vehicles. We Are After You Haven't missed a sale since car arrived. ?-pring goods ever brought to the count'. Finest line of Title (iuarantee&Loan Co. I. 0. KOSKBDBO, OBEGOK. D C. Baxiltox, Secy. andTreas Baxjltok, President ODce In the Court Boom. B&Te the only com pleteset ot abt tract books In Donilas County Abstract and Certificates ol Title taralibed to Douglas coantr land and alning c ill mi. Bare also a corapiete set of Tracings of all tomuMp piaa ib tne Koaeonrjc. ursgon, u. o. ua a vit triet. Will make bin prtat copies of any town ship N. A. FOSTER & CO., GOVERNMENT LANDS Of every descnvtion. Farms and Min eral Lands. Minnesota. (j23) Oregon, Washington and OAKLAND. OKEGON CHURCHILL & W00LLEY r A. C. MRSTERS & CO. Abstract of TiUe to Deeded Land. Papers prepared for filing on Govern ment Land. Blue Prints of Township Maps showing all vacant Lands. FRAME. ALLEY Architect, Abstracter. Plans and Estimates for alt Build ings. Special designs for Office Fixtures Office in new Bank Building. 'Phone 415 ROSEBDRG. OREGON It of THE PACIFIC HOMESTEAD The Greatest Farm Paper ol the North west. Published weekly at Balem. Ore con. Edited by the Farmers of the RNorthweit. Twenty Pages. Illustrated. A WESTERN PAPER FAR WESTERN PEOPLE 3 Papers for $1.00. Less than acta each Publication began March 1, 1900. Now has 0,300 subscribers. Phenomenal growth is due to Its being tho best farm paper pub lished. YOU SHOULD READ IT HOMESTEAD AND PLAINDEALER $2.75 A YEAS. We Want Your Patronage and as an inducement we offer U. S. P. Standard Drugs, Fresh Patent Medicines, High Grade Perfumes, Soaps, Toilet Arti cles, and Specialties to THE ROSELEAF for CIGARS, TOBACCO KND SMOKERS' SUPPLIES. Jackson Street, - - Roseburg, Oregon Ft. W- PENN. CIVIL ENGINEER (Lately with the government gsographical and geological surrey of Brazil. South America.) United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor. ROSHBURG, OREGON.. Comaponuencewlicited Office over Postoffice. Buy Your Watches and Clocks at aizmans HND BE ON TI7UCE. Buy Your Jewelry and Silverware at Salzman's 7SND CUT K SHINE.