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TUB Rosebury Plaindealer Published Mondays and Tuun-day s. PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. H. H. BROOKES, Editor. MARY K. BROOKES, Proprietor Entered at the Post Oflice in KoeebnrR, Ore., as second class mail matter. Subscription $2.00 per Year. Advertising Rates on Application. The Editor of the Plaindcalrr has no inten tion of making a false statement njflcctinc upon the life or character of any jhtmhi, officially or otherwise and any statement published in these columns, vf ill be cheerfully corrected if erroneous and brought to our attention by the aggrieved party or parties. Our intention is that every article published of a personal or political official natarc 'shall be news matter of general interest and for the welfare of the State at large. APRIL IS, 1904. DID HERAIANN DESTROY PROOFS? Washington, April 1G A mass of documentary evidence which had been gathered by the government inspectors against persons implicated in the Ore gon timber aud land frauds has myste riously disapieared from the files of the land department under circumstances that strongly i idicate that it was stolen for the purpose of shielding the conspira tors from criminal prosecution- by de priving the government of its proofs. The missing papers, 51 in number, were forwarded to Washington more than a Year asio, and among them were the documents which caused the sunv mary Temoval of Binger Hermann from the office of land commissioner. Their disappearance at this time, w hen it is known that the government is seriously considering the question of indicating Hermann for complicity iu those frauds, ia peculiarly significant. One of the most important features of the case is the fact that these documonts were deposited in the land o lice only dav or two before Herman u's removal and eo far as can now be learned they have not been seen since that time. Secretary Hitchcock supposed that the papers were still on file until al out six weeks ago, when it became necessary to forward them to Oregon for use before the United States crand iurv, which was investigating the frauds. Then it was found that not one of the papers re mained on file, and it is said that no one in the land department lias seen them since Hermann was dismissed from the office. He had the opportunity to destrov evidence which had been deemed by President .Roosevelt sufficient to war rant his summary .removal from office. The evidence is ggne, and government officials privately express the conviction that Hermann is directly responsible for its disappearance. Among the missing papers were let ters and telegrams from Hermann to persons who have since been indicted for complicity in the land and surveying frauds, and this correspondence is said to have been of a most incriminating character. An official who has followed closely the progress of the government's investigation of the land frauds said to day: "TheVe is no positive proof that Din ger Herman destroved the papers; bat who else would be so much interested in doing so as he? ion can be pretty rare that be would not have been a can didate for renomination and re-election to congress if that evidence was still ex tant." The missing papers related particular ly to the fraudulent surveys of govern ment lands in Oregon, for which the former surveyor-geneial, Meldrum, has recently been indicted. But other charges have lately been filed against Hermann, supported by new evidence, and if the government should under take to indict him, it will not be entire ly dependent upon the proofs tupplled by the papers whicli have so mvsteri- ouslv disappeared. Iseverthelesa the papers were extremely important, and their loss greatly increases the difficulty of establishing the guilt of those en gaged in the conspiracy.' Without this evidence it is possible that tome of the guilty parties may escape punishment The above screed is copied from the Hearst Journal, of Portland. It shows upon its face that it is intend ed to be campaign matter to defeat Hermann; and at the same time it produces the proof of its falsity and clearly shows that the Journa is either a knave or a fool. In the first place, if there Jiad been any crooked work done in the land office under Binger Hermann's administra tion, that office would not have been made the receptacle of the proof, and the journal is now warming up the embalmed political hash which the Oregonian fed to its readers about fifteen months ago. The Oregonian at that time intimated in plain lan guage, that Secretary Hitchcock had a pampered pet by the name of Green, in Oregon, to investigate af fairs and this inspector reported di rect to the Secretary of the Interior and not to the land office. The report, it was claimed, containea 4UU pages of type-written matter and when Binger Hermann demanded a copy of it from trie Secretary of the Interior, it was claimed to be lost from that office. The report, if one was ever made outside the imagination of Green and the Oregonian, was filed in the office of the Secretary of the In terior and not in the land office, and if there was a report made and the report was lost the Secretary of the Interior is directly responsible for the loss, and not Binger Hermann. The facts in the case are:' There . is a political pet inspector in Port land who hates Hermann like the devil does holy water and this man is opposed by Hermann because of the financial or other grafts being culti vated under the guise of secret ser vice, .and this secret man, we believe, at the instigation of Hitchcock fur nished the Oregonian with hot air 1 blasts against Hermann. And now, to throw all tho Oregonians and Journal's kettles of fish into tho fire at one time, the Plaindealer states: within the past three months the edi tor was invited by one of the inspec tor s friends to go to room -100 at the Perkins hotel, where he could see a copy of the remarkable document which had been sent to the Secretary of the Interior, but he did not go. The. Oregonian falsified at the time it made the statements; the Journal is falsifying now. If the Federal Grand Jury, Judge Bellinger, Hitchcock, Oregonian or Journal or the entire push want the matter to be investi gated by the Federal Grand Jury, all they have to do. is to summon Inspec tor Green to appear before that iiv quisitorial body and produce the copy of the report. It is about time for the Journal to close its jaws on the report episode. CLEAN UP. Spfinsr is here. The season of the year when nature is at her best has arrived, and it suggests the idea that we place our homes in the best of condition. A dollar or two spent for paint and seventy-five cents for a brush will return larger dividends than put in bank stocks or mining shares Xo householder should become so en grossed in business or pleasure or politics that he has no time or incli nation to care lor the condition ant: appearance of his homestead. Nor should he be too dignified or too in dolent to remove his coat and uo tor himself, with his own hands, the lit tle jobs which it is frequently expen sive and not so easy as to have carpenter or painter attend to. Nut only does such attention preserv porches, railings, fences, steps, etc. but the additional charm to the hom spot puts a contentment beyond price in the heart of wife and children. Some of us are too much inclined spend for our backs and appetite. money that should be spent on the home. It is every good citizen's dutv to love his home, and it is easy to lov it if it is lovable. Make it attractive and keep it attractive. Your child ren will beunconsciously influenced for good and you will be compensated in a hundred ways. Wake up, clean up t spruce up. If you live in a rented house, buy it. If you are unsettled, settle; then trim your lawn, set our Tose bushes, train vines and paint the fence. Brush up; and if your wife won't help you but she will. THE J. C. CONN MYSTERY. When questioned in Portladd about the Conn mysterious disappearance a citizen of Lake county said: The body of Conn had not been found and that many citizens did not believe that the man had committed suicide the same as the first reports indi cated. He also stated that many citi zens of Lake count' bel jeved that mur der had been committed and the body made away with; and there were men who at first thought that Conn had shot himself and then plunged Into the creek to finish up the job but as days and weeks have elapsed and an almost constant search and watch kept up to find the corpse without any result being obtained, that many are wondering if a mistake was not made in supposing that Conn had committed suicide and that he might have been murdered instead. "True or false' the Lake county man said, "there is one man who will be sus picioned as hecause of Conn's tak ing off if the body isrnot found." The editor has, read the proposed Local Option law to be voted on at the State election in June. It is a measure worthy of the highest con sideration of every voter for it is not a political measure but one on whic h every political party can unite for or against and the majority will rule. The Douglas County Republican convention endorsed for a direct pri mary law and as there is only one for the people to vote on at the next election we presume that it will pass by an overwhelming majority. While the Russian admirals have been peddling hot air and telling what they were going to do, in the meantime the Japanese admirals have whispered soft and low and smashed the Russian navy. DEMOCRATS IN SESSION. Review's Sla'.e Carried Out to the Letter. Boss Rice Busy Instruct ing .is to the Duties. "As good as a circus" was the gen eral comment Saturday upon the open ing of the Democratic County Con vention which- convened in this city that day at 10:30 a. m. Long before the convention was called to order, Dexter Rice, the chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, was busy among the dele gates prompting them in the duties of motions and seconds they were to make, and needless to say, these were carried out to the letter. Ira Wimberly, of Drain, was the unanimous choice of tho convention for chairman, and Thos. Cobb and P. V. Dickman were chosen secretaries, i and the fun commenced. Phairman Wimberly in a neat peech well recited thanked tho con- ention for the honor, etc. Ho stated that it was necessary to ap point several committees, but said that as ho was not familiar with tho names of the delegates, that it would be impossible to do justice unless he ere handed a list of tho delegates. le then asked if any member present lad a list of the delegates. Lee Wimberly, ! he editor of the Review, uul such a list readily prepared for the occasion, and immediately brought the same forward. The list brought forward consisted of three sheets of paper, two of which consisted of blank paper on which were pasted the printed names of tho dele gates, but the third contained tho written names or the slate of tho names of the committees which were to be named, and which were carriei t according to programme. l'eter Melson, ol iiununer. arose and moved the appointment bv the chair of a committee on credentials which was appointed as follows: II It. Challenor, of Civil Bend: Morris Weber, of Umpqua; C. I). Drain, o Drain; H. S. Conn, of West Hosehurg T. J. Williams, of Wilbur. It will be seen that Mr. Nelson. who was the instigator of this com mittee, was not named as a member of it, of which point the democratic press took advantage in the ropubli can convention. A committee on permanent organi zation and order of business was ap pointed as follows: J. A. Davis, o Yoncalla, E. A. Wall, of Glendale, E. J. Page, of Oakland, J. T. Hinkle, of Deer creek, and G. W. Wannacott, of Riddle. The chair then, "according to programme," asked if any of the persons whose names were just read were not in the assembly, saying that, if so, others would be appointed to fill vacancies. Mr. Coshow, of Rose burg, arose and, "according to pro- XHE REASON why we talK quality so persistently is no one can af ford to hide his light under a bushel. In drugs the most IMPORTANT POINT is QUALITY and we want to thoroughly impress upon you that we give our GREATEST ATTENTION to that point. We earnestly solicit your patron age because we Know we can serve you in good faith. ullerton Phone 451 gramme," stated that Mr. Wannacott kicked a dog and, slamming his hat said he would be detained at the land down over his ears, left the conven office, all the forenoon, whereupon tion hall. Mr. Dean, of Riddle, was appointed i On motion of .Mr. Waite, Mr. Bled in his place. ( jgoe was declared the unanimous 0. P. Coshow moved the appoint-! choice of the convention, for sheriff, ment of a committee of five on reso- ( by the Chair, although Mr. Challenor lutions and the chair appointed the. raised his voice in a mighty "no," as following: 0. P. Coshow, C. L. Chen- j did Judge Riddle on the nomination oweth, Peter. Nelson, F. B. Waite and '. of Senator Marsters in the Republi II. M. Oatman. Mr. Nelson and Mr. ! can convention. Oatman declined and the vacancies .Mr. Hled3oe said he was suTfirised were filled by N. Selig and C. L. j Beckley. Adjournment was then ta- ken until 1:30 p. m AFTKRNOON SESSION'. The afternoon session of the Demo cratic Convention was delayed - some what on account of the report of the committee on credentials being de layed, and during this dela', Chief of the Ring Rice was busily engaged in button holing various materials for office, with the slogan "Will you ac ceptletc. At last the Convention was called to order at 1:50 p. m., and the chair called for the report of j the committee on credentials, but on the advjee of his brother Lee, of the Review, who was handy to prompt him, the chair changed and ordered the report of the committee on per- J manent organization and ' order of: business which was read, accepted j and filed. When the report of the committee on credentials was read, the secretary overlooked several precincts and with corrections it was accepted. The platform and resolutions, which were quite lengthy and full of "fire work," wore read by Mr. Coshow, and accepted. SENATOR. Nominations for State Senator was then called for, and before the words were hardly out of the chairraans mouth, Ross Rico was upon his feet and placed 0. P. Coshow in nomina- uon, stating that he was a man who would have Senator Marster's scalp Mr. Ritchey was snowed under, ro dangling at his belt before the cam- ceiving 37 votes to tho rinir candi- aign was over'' (this statement fell al.) Mr. Coshow being tho only man seeking nomination forJJio office, was eclared tho unanimous choice of tho convention. Mr. Coshow was called for, and stated that he knew he had a hard fight with odds against him, that ho only accepted the nomination because io thought it was his duty as a demo crat, being that tho party had seen fit to name him. He is willing to work for election, and thinks he will succeed if the democrats will only stay with bun. KEPKESENTATIVES. rv. faeiig, or .Myrtle ureeK, in a short speech named one of the pres ent incumbents, Willis Kramer, and Mr. Davis named F. F. Wells, of Elk ton. As there were no other seekers for Representative nominations, those two were mado the unanimous choice of the convention. SIIBKIFT. When the nominations for sheriff were called for, it looked as if things might liven up anil and several of the spectators aroused themselves from a sound sleep and waited with expec tation when E. A. Wall, of Glendale, placed the name of F. W. Dillard be fore the convention. This wns quick ly followed by Joe Lyons, of Drain, who named T. K. Bledsoe, of Drain. ' Then Mr. Challenor, of Civil Bend,' named F. B. Waite, of Roseburg, who immediately asked to have his name withdrawn, stating that he consid- i ered it quite an hondr to be tendered ' the nomination, but that his private business was such that he could not accept. Mr. Challenor and several others insisted that he he voted upon, but Mr. ake was true to the caucus slate and refused to let his name re main before tho convention. Mr. Dillard then withdrew his name and what might have been a lively con test fell tlead, and one of the specta tors, who was amused from his sleep by the color of a contest, jumped up, fuchardson Roseburg, Ore to receive the nomination, it was not his wish, as he had honed to be able to support Mr. Dillard, he did not ask for it and did not want it, but thanked the convention. COUNTY CLERK. John T. Iiong, in a long and rather pathetic speech, named Zopher N Agee, of Oakland, for county clerk As no one else wanted to take the chances against Mr. Hasard, Agee was declared the unanimous choice of the convention. When called for, Air. Agee said: "Well, I'm before you again for county clerk. Two years ago I was too young and not capable. Now I'm two years older; try me again. I did not seek this nomination and did no't want it, but will work for my election. I thank you and will try to make you a good clerk if elected. ' tkbasuiiek. The nominations for treasurer were then called for and after a lonnr !-. o ' -l tn which Hoss Rico worked vigor ously among the delegates, Mr. Strong stepped forward and sacri ficed the. name of J. T. IJryan, of Roseburg, who was nominated by ac clamation. COMMISSIONER. Mr. Rcdford, of Comstock, placed the namo of J. M. Ritchey, of Coin stock, before the convention and Mr. Waite, of Roseburg, named the-slated candidate, Morris Webber, of Roso- burg. Ballot was then taken and THE STORE THAT DOES THE BUSINESS THE FISHER Second Saturday Surprise Sale Staple One Day Only atur The hundreds of peopls thai took advantage of out? First Sur prise Sale have been clamoring for a cpefition, and in compliance with that demand we have decided to hold these sales from time to time. Thus giving the people of Res e burg and viciaity the samed yantages of SPECIAL SALES that they tctou1& have were they liv ing in the larger cities. The values we sire offering for this sale, never has been equaled in this city You -.mill wonder how we can afford t els It. So will our competitors. Joms and see us nest Sat urday and you will see that we are doing just what we advertise to do. Tiiis Sale is for Cash Only. No Premium Tickets given on 'Goods sold at Sale Prices. Saturday's Specials 6 Spools O. N. T. Thread 25c 5 Spools Mcrricks " 25c 6 3fds Lonsdale Muslin 49c 5 yds " Cambric 50c 5 yds Orchid " 40c 5 yds Cabal W 49c 10 yds Best Calico 50c 9 yds Best 32 in Perc.tle 75c 6 yds Apron Check (Jinghani $6c All our $1.00 and $1.25 Ladies Kid Gloves at the pair S3C oves fitted except at regu lar price. 25 doz. Men's Fancy Sox regular 25 cent values 19c 25 doz. Men's Balbriggan un dershirts and Drawers regular 25c per garment Surprise Sale price the suit 120 yds Fane7 Cotton Waist iugs sold everywhere at 50c our price for atur da3''s sale 3 yards for $1.00 Japanese (-repe imported di rect from Japan by us, Suprise Sale price i2jc 'iooo yd" Torchou Lace from 2 to 5 in width Suptisc Sale price 4c 20 pieces Lawns and Dim'lies last year's st3'les, excel lent for Dressing Saques Waists and Wrappers regulir ;o, 12 aud i5c values, Sale price per yd 5c date's 77. OTHER NOMINATION'S. Thurman Chaney, of Myrtle Creek, school superintendent; J. I. Case beer, of Deer croek, assessor; Jasper Shook, of Oakland, surveyor; Pr. K. Rogue, of Myrtle Creek, coroner, were all nominated by acclamation, they being the only names presented before the convention. For delegates to the state conven tion the following were placed in nomination by Wm Moore, who read them from a written list or slate: O P Coshow, P B Waite, W II Jamie.son. Dexter Rice, Peter Nelson, J D Hamil ton, Joseph Lyons, G L Chenoweth, David Crosby, E J Stroud, Dr B J Page, P G Mieelli. Mr W B Hastings did not like the slato candidates and placed in nomination T J Williams, of , Iwvemuu Vliudny for n three wW ,r tir-ir ii-i 1 v'8''1 with relativea in Southern Cah Wilbur. Mr Williams declined and f . the other twelve .gentlemen were .,, , , , t. . Albert Jones I.-ft Wtvltiowluv morn- elected without opposition. -WK for v;9il wit!l rci.uivtw lu;ir Kre?. DKKH CUKKK DISTRICT. no, (Jul. He may conclude to l.-catt- As nominee for justice of the peace (,,OA 11 l,,oro for the Deer Creek District (which; 'N'"en, mostly Masons, started out 1 1 1 11 r t 1 1 rvfroin hero yesitortlnv on tlio hunt lit included the four Roseburg precincts,, ... ,r , , , , ,, 1 tin yy of A. N. Drake, uh wa lost Atty.Jolin Long was chosen. 1-or; ;,, tlm mountains near IVuIiIh crv..k 1h! constable, Stephen Van Houteu, a re publican, who announced himself sev eral days ago as an independent can didate, was endorsed. Democratic Ticket. Senator 0. P. Coshow, of Rose burg. Representatives Willis ' "Kramer, of Myrtle Creek; P. Pi. Well, of Elk ton. Sheriff Thos. E. Bledsoe, of Drain. Clerk Zopher N. Agee, of Oak land. Trcasuror-cJ. T. Bryan, of Rose-' burg. Commissioner--Morris Weber, of day Aiiril 23rd """"raMjH ii iiiiMiiiMr ii rn--rn iiinimuwn miihiiiii i Saturday': -cisis Groceries S cans Standard Oysters is 3 " Hcononiy Cream ' : 4' Carnation " 2 44 Defiance Baking Pow der 16 oz 1 can Golden West Baking Powder 16 oz f 1 can Royal Baking Powder 16 oz 1 can K. C. Jiaking Powder 25 oz . 3 can Egg Phosphate Baking rt r rowaer o oz 4 pkgs Arm &. Hammer Soda 25c 4 44 Cow Brand 14 Grape Nut 3Sc 5 Minute Mush, 3 "Wheatinc 2 " Cream of Wheat 2 44 41 Piesto 2 " Cero Fruito ' 2 " Force 1 gal Acorn Syrup 4 lbs Vermacilli 4 44 Maccaroui 2 bottles Suiders Catsup 7 bars Silk Soap 0 bars Diamond C Sonp 6 bar's Ble ehing -16 lbs Japan Rice 5 l' Granulated Sutitr 4 pkg G o-s Starch 4 Corn ' 1 lb Best Spider Leg Tea 2 lb Best 15- C-ffee 1 lb Bcbt 25c 2 cans bestimported'Sardiues 2c Umpqta. ) j School Superintendent Prof. J. L. j Chancy, of Myrtle Creek. ' Assessor -John L. Casebeer, of Deer Creek. ( Surveyor- J.; A. Shook, of Oak-i land. v Coroner -Dr. 0. K. Rogue, of Myrtle Creek. imm the Glendale CSew. Th(j lir:;- Imn.1 now nwte ft jin..-- tiiv in tin-(Jillittrtsoii lijhliti in ili iHirllierit Mrl of town. j Win. .McUiirdy's mut mUjikw in t'.i ! wiwIcmi part of town liu just tnt'ii im invo! by :i coat of jniint BmM .Moore ami Kverutt Wall iMtW'-'' iiboul 00 tine trout in Fortune rnvk. ni'ar (tnlisvillo on Wiiliitsltty A. MitrMiaM and fnniily v.(it'ct t winter. 11. O. Sonnemann ami J. A.Tnrnbow, who recently tied in the city election for treasurer, "drow lots" Friday by tosH itig a HMiny. Mr. Sonnomann won, an will hold down tho ollko for another ye:r. Victor Frinell, who epant tho winter in tho Seattle country, returned to Glendalu this week, jwrfeutly satisfied tlut no better place can bj found than iljliUioroin the Olcmhilo d strict, no matter what kind' of work or liiHiuesi a timti ilcinv 10 fu'l i-v. 'f he A ion iu -rlji n.im;, O'.o of the best joM nines i 1 h u Hce district, a (ihort di 'M-'m mlini- o; ii'ittltit " ' "; ' ' ' tw punl luimmvui i:.w, VltJ lUliP WSMBCTiqeM..L-,.u,iiiMi. - BELLOWS Corn toe 3' c 25c 25c 25c 30c 29c 29c Beans 5C 25c 45c 20c 2c Swia 25c 2Sc 25c 20c 25c 25c 40c 25c 25c 35c 25c 25c 1 .00 25c 3Sc 25c 19c S in 5-" l jr X It is a good railroad and its trains are as com fortable as money can make them. Write or call and I will take pleasure in giving you full information. U B. CORHAM, Cenaral Aosni, 1 40 Third StrMi, Portland, Or. i m niii 1 1 11 1 n- - urn. MAKE YOUR BREAD WITH Pride of Douglas Flour, $1.10 Per Sack, For Sale By Any Grocer h Town. Cheap enough for such rattling go l Flour . Y6s and a sack of il makes three to fiw loaves more of bread thau any othQr fioir- yo 1 ftn buy. Why, because it" is' made fro a uo wry be5t selected wheat. DOUGLAS COUNT? 'Ft US MILLS. Soseburg Oregon. COMPANY Supplies. One Day Only Saturday's Snecials TheGordon Hat c omes in all shapes -uJ shades fi $3 00. The best hat made Sold only by Fi s h e'r cc Bellows C o. We carry a full line of staple groceries aud cau save you money by purchasing of us. The Ultra $3.50 Shoes for ladies is the perfection of Shoe Making combiuiug all that is neat, pretty and stylish with the most durable aud lasting Swiss Emhroidry We have a few pieces of Swiss Embroider, new designs suita ble for making corset covers and other purposes. These goods are cheap at drtnble the price we ask. 12 in width Sale price 05c i 25c 19c (i Also a few cheap? r i-rades at half recilar price. Reliance Wra p p e r s and House Dresses have corset linings and perfect fitting-. Sup port the form without t h e use of :. cor set. No high er in urice than ordinary wrappers. Sold only bv us. Ask to see them. These are all you need With a Rock Island System time table and one of our folders, "Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeper," you can easily figure out your route to any point in the East. The Rock Island has its own lines from Denver, St. Paul and Minneapolis to Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago, Memphis and 1,200 other towns and cities in the Middle West.