Orijron Hintorical Soelaty i lomfcttkr. ROSEBURGj DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, APKIL 25, 1904. Vol. XXXVI No. 33 V MAD P1AMC' FOR fiNE CONFECTIONERY lVIV and ICE CREAM PARLORS Fruits, Candies, Cakes, Pies, Doughnuts and Fresh Bread Daily Portland Journal Agency. Hendrick's Block, Opp. Depot I. J. NORflAN & Co. Prop. REFUSES TO TRY. Lee M. Travis, Democratic Nominee for District Attorney Will not Race. FARMERS' CASH STORE, E. A. WOOD & CO, Props DEALER IN Staple ane Fane' Groceries. Highest Price paid for country produce. Fresh bread daily Your Patronage is respectfully solicited. Private. Free Delivery to All Parts of the City TROXEL BLOCK OPP PASSENGER DAPOT HELLO 55 Eugene, April 22 Leo M. Travis, stated that his reasons for not con senting to become a candidate for. the office of district attorney are as fol- ows: "I have three special reasons for declining the nomination," said Mr. Travis. "My first reason is purely financial. The income from my prac tice far exceeds that of the district attorneys salary after he has paid his deputies. My books will prove this and for this reason I have no desire to sacrifice a good practico for public office, especially that of district at- tornev. "My second reason is that I prefer civil practice to criminal. I fear that I could not sleep well if I were com pelled to travel throughout the dis trict, sweating my life away endeavor ing to send men to the penitentiary or to the gallows. "My third reason is that if I were elected to the office of district attor ney it would disrupt my home life. You are aware that I have only re cently been married and at this time do not care to be absent from home as frequently as my duties would re quire me." Japamse Tactics Surprise Russia. JUST RECEIVED CAR LOADS 2 Mitchell Farm Wagons Road Wagons Surreys, Buggies, Hacks Champion Binders, Mowers, Reapers, Hay Rakes, Etc. We can save you money on an3'thing in the Wagon or Implement line. Give us a chance to figure with you and you won't i egret it. J. F. Barker & Co,, Grocers, Phone 201 Hints to Housewives. Half the battle in good cooking is to have good FRESH GROCERIES And to get .them promptly when you order them. Call up Phone No. ibi tor good goods ana gooa service. a w: parks & co. HAVE YOU VISITED Winslows New Store A Fine Line of Watches, ClocKs, Jewelry, Silverware, etc. Prompt & Neat Repairing THE ICELILO RAILROAD. ROSEBURU LOOSES DEBATE. GETTING READY TO AGAIN GRAFT THE TAX-PAYERS. WITH THE GOVERNMENT CANAL WHAT NEED THERE FOR THE PORTAGE RAILROAD? BRYAN SPEAKS AT CHICAGO. IS A dispatch from London on Satur- lay gives various rumors of the at tempted or impending landing of Jap anese on or near Liaotung peninsula. According to the St. Petersburg cor respondent of the Paris Tempts the effort to land these will be made imultaneously with the attempt to cross the lalu river. The Wei-hai-wei correspondent of the Fxpress says that scores of trans ports have been passing between Japan and the Bay of Corea during the last few ,days. Each transport fleet was accompanied by a steamer equipped with wireless telegraph in struments, thereby keeping in con stant touch with Admiral Togo. The correspondent says startling events, equal in importance to those of last week, are expected shortly. Chinese ships bring news that Ad miral Togo has retired to Blonde Islands, which he has been using as his base. The whole Japanese fleet is regularly supplied with coal at sea by vessels from Nagasaki and Moji, which also bring ammunition and other supplies. No attempt at con cealment is made, the Japanese feel mg assured that tney are immune from attack. Admiral Togo and his officers have been for more than two months aboard their ships. One of the most indefatigable of his officers is Prince Yorishito of the imperial house, who is second in command of the cruiser Chitose, which has done splendid work in the various engage ments. Preparing for Struggle. A LARGE LOT OF SPRAY MATERIAL At Masters' Drug Store s L A CAR LOAD OF ULPHU Of Superior Quality R Liao Yang, April 23. Occasional skirmishes with the Japanese along the Yalu River and unimportant tus- sels with small bands of Chinese ban dits alone vary the monotony of the perpetual movements of troops to the seat of war. Military trains endless ly going up and down the line; in fantry, cavalry and artillery are pass ing by daily. The troops which have reached their allotted stations are hard at work preparing to receive the enemy. Wayside stations have been organi zed everywhere to give soldiers on the march hot liquids and shelter and comfortable beds. The torrentia' rains which fell during the first fort night of April did not affect the movement of troops. A Red Cros3 hospital has been established here and flying field detachment has been sent out with packhorses and trained ogs to find wounded men. The hospital work is under the per sonal supervision of M. Alexandro- isky, formerly Russian commissioner to the St. Louis Exposition. A large temple for the use of the Red Cros3 Society has been donated free charge. The military attaches are at General Kouropatkin's head quarters. Some foreign newspaper men have arrived here from Niu Chwang. A military newspaper will be pub lished by General Kouropatkin's field staff. List Your Ranches aal Timber Lands with me. : : : ' R. R. JOHNSON, I HAVE EASTERN CUSTOMERS AND CAN SELL OFFICE IN MARK BLOCK. ROSEBURG, OR. Sciatic Rheumatism Cured. "I have been subject to sciatic rheu matism for yearn," says E. H. Waldron of Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joints were stiff and gave me much pain and discomfort. My joints would crack when I straightened up. I used Cham-1 berlain's I'nin Balm and have been thoroughly cured. Havo not had a pain ' or acli'i from ihe old trouble for many m 'tilli. It is certainly a moat wonder ful liniiiKMil " For tale by A. 0. Mais-' ere & Co, E. H. S. Defeats R. H. S. in Second Debate. 1 l& Salem, Or., April 23 State Treasurer Moore an nounced today that the portage railway at Celilo will be again considered so soon as the right of way for the caual has ben secured for the government. He also said that the state appropriation of $165,000 will not be sufficient to build and equip the road under the sur vey that will be established. The reason for this is explained by saying that shortly after the legislature passed the bill appropria ting that sum, the commission caused the survey to be made and estimates were submitted. By encroach ing on the O. R. &N. right of way several places were found possible to get a good bed .that did not lequire expeusive cuts and 611s. Estimates received for the road completed and equipped was within the appropriation and everything looked favorable for an early construction. Last win ter the legislature authorized the expenditure of $100, 000 to secure a right of way for the government canal under the provisions of the law passed in congress, whereby the United States agreed to build the canal aud open the river for navigation if Oregon furnished the right of way at Celilo, The board of commissioners Chamberlain, Dun bar and Moore visited the place again and secured the canal rights from property owners along the line except from I. H. Taafe 'of Celilo, who own3 a fish wheel and packing house, near the terminus of the proposed waterway. Taafe has refused to come to the commission's terms, and has been told that they expect his answer by May 1, or they will proced against him. Taafe wants $40,000 for a right of way through less than a quarter of a mile of worthless land. He claims his fishing right will be damaged to that extent. The government offered to construct a bridge across the canal, and proposed to lay water supply pipes under the canal at its own expense, but Taafe won't recede from his position. The commission found that the right of way for the canal follows the survey of the portage road, mak ing in necessary for the state to build the portage road nearer the liver, entailing an expenditure of a larger sum than appropriated. The length of the proposed canal and portage road is eight and three quarters miles. The govern ment made a running appropriation of $4,125,000 for the caual. 'The contract let is for $118,000 for clear ing the three miles of rapids. This work will begin so soon as theNriver falls. The majority of the people in Eastern Oregon want the canal, and also the port age road. The commissioners will get the case intel ligently before the legislature at the next session. BRYAN AND THE YELLOW KID. Chicago, April 23. Hearty, ringing cheers again interrupted William Jennings Bryan in his speech this evening at the Second Regiment armory. Not withstanding the fact that a heavy rain began to pour shortly after Mr. Bryan opened his speech, the crowd outside remained at the doors, willing to suffer the inconvneience of wet clothing in order that they might listen to the words of eloquence as thev fell from the lips ot the gifted speaker. At one time early in the address some one out side the building cried "Hurrah for Bryan!" and those within were quick to take up the cry. The speaker smiled and bowed' The scornful and dsrisive manner in which Mr. Bryan alluded to Cleveland, Hill, Parker and August Belmont found quick responses from the audience. , Amid cheers of approval Mr. Bryan said; "The New York platform is dishonest and is fit ouly for a dishonest party. "No one but an artful dodger will stand upon it. It is an insult to intelligence a reflection upon the brains of the Democratic party. I had expected that a ulatform constructed by Hill for Parker to stand on 1 1 did not exnect that it would .nuiuu isw w . j - 1 be what it proved to be." Ecqk-vh, April 22. The scond an nual debate between the Roseburg and Eugeno High 8chools was held in the assembly hall last evening. The ques tion debated was: "Resolved, That it would be for the best interests of civili zation for Japan to iieeome the control ling power in Eastern Asia." The Rose burg team, consisting of Messrs. Strong, Towneend and Moore, supported the af firmative and the E. II. 8. team, Messrs. Wateon, Kestly and Miss Edna Houston, the negative. The judges, President, P. L. Camp bell, Prof. F. G. Young and Dr. J. W. Harris, after a few minutes consultation, rendered a unanimous decision in favor of the negative. Miss Clara Harding favored the au- dience with a piano ho!o during the evening and Mies Faith Lister a vocal solo. After the debate a reception was tendered the visitors in the reception room, decorated for the purpose. Not withstanding the fact that a large audi ence was composed chiefly of Eugene people, their applause and the veils of the high school roosters' clnb was scarcely less vociferous for the visitors than for the home team. The Glendale Green Goods Case. The Portland Telegram of Monday says: "b. b. baton decided this morning to reverse bis plea of not guilty of the charges filed against him in the United States District Court by the last grand jury, and this morning through ' his at torney plead guilty to the first count of the true bill. In view of this District Attorney Hall agreed to waive the It two counts. Eaton was charged with using the United States mails as a medium Co carry advertising matter for the sale of spurious money. Now the next question comes up as to where Eaton shall be punished for his crime. The statute dealing with it &aya he eball be sentenced to not more than 18 months in the penitentiary. The clause .n regard to hard labor ia not in the statute. This brings the court face to face with the problem which lias been vexing it for some years. The rules of the Oregon penitentiary provide that ail prisoners must work. The United States penitentiary at McNeil's Island, in Pngent Sound, is full. Be cause there is no clause in the statute in regard to hard labor Eaton could take the stand that he did not have to work if he was sent to the Oregon penitentiary. Judge Bellinger took the matter under advbement this morning, and wilt render his decision tomorrow morning. I The trial of Eaton was s?t for next Thursday. The crime, of "which he has acknowledged guilt, was committed at Glendale, Or." R W FENN, CIVIL- ENGINEER lately with th ?overnmjntWaphical and geol0(;ieai:aarveyof Brxxil, couth America.) U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor Office over Postoffice. JC JElaURG, .OREGON. Correspondence eolicited FOR 00 TO THE ROSELEAF cigars; tobacco HMD SMOKERS' SUPPLIES. Jackson Street, - - Roseburg, Oregon MAKE YOUR BREADJWITH Pride of Douglas Flour, L1 Per Sack, For Sale By Any Grocer in Towi. Cheap enough for such rattling good Flour Yes and a sack of it makes three to five loaves more of bread than any other flour you can buy. Why, because it is made from the very best selected wheat. DOUGLAS COUNTY FLOUR MILLS. Roseburg Oregon. 13 iUUI HUUI OlCar We have had over twelve Tears experience curing roofs. Suppose you write us for particulars about ELATE KATE ROOFING. It will go on over tin. corrugated iron, shakes, shingles or any other roofing material It makes the best roof you ever saw. It never wears out. THK ELATERITE HOOFING CO.. Worcester Bulltlinc PORTLAND Osteopathy, What Do They Do to You? Ridiculous tales are sometimes told by prejudiced persons of exposure of the body, violence in treatment, danger to the patient, indecency, etc., which are entirely wiUiout foundation. There is no indelicacy about examina tion or treatment. hat is done in no way exceeds propriety, any more than do the actions of a physician in making a thorough examination. A patient desires a thorough examina tion. In making this it is frequently necessary to make it directly upon parts of the body, but this ia done without ex posure of the person. The treatment is generally given to the part protected by a light garment. Necessity may sometimes require it to bo given directly upon the part, but in delicacy may always be avoided. This treatment is not "rubbing," kneeding, tapping or shaking. It is proper Osteopathic manipulation for the relaxation of tissues, the adjustment of parts, the stimulation ot nerves and nerve-centers, and the liberation of blood-currents. It commonlv requires hut a short time, and is not rude nor painful. Tho frequency of the treat ment depends ujon the needs of the in dividual case. It is determined bv the careful judgment of the practioner, just ns a doctor of medicine regulates his dosage by the needs of the patient. New Arrivals Every day "brings something now in Spring Goods. VIOLE the latest thing in dress goods for suits Skirts and Waists. Also the "Cotton Crepe" we are the only ones in the city who have imported this goods direct from Japan. It comes in all colors and will sell for 20cts per yard. WOLLENBERO BROS., Phone 801. A. SALZMAN, Pratical WatchmaKer, Jeweler, Optician. Watches, ClocKs, Jewelry Diamonds and Silverware Watch Repairiag a Specialty. F. W. BENSON, PreiMcnt. A.C.1U.R3TERS. Vice iTrndenL. The Fair Route Via Chicago or New Orleans to St. Louis, is the one that gives you the most for your money, and the fact that the ILLINOIS CENTRAL offers u.nsur- passkd s kb vice via these points to "the WORLD'S FAIR, and in this connec tion to all points beyond, makes it to your advantage, in case you contemplate a trip to any point east, to write us be fore making final arrangements. We can offer the choice of at least a dozen different routes. B. II. Trumbull, Commercial Agent, 142 Third St., Portland, Ore. J. C. Lindsey, T. F. & P. A., 142 Third St., Portland, Ore. . P. B. Thompson F. & P. A., Room 1, Column Bldg., Seattle, Wash. Methodist Episcopal Conference at I Los Angeles, Calif. Douglas County Bank, KHtabl iMhcd I8S3. Incorporated 1901 Capita! Stock, $50,000.00. BOARD OP DIRECTORS F. W. BENSON. R. A. IVOTU J. H. BOOTH. 3. T. BRIDGES JOS. LYONS, A. C. MARSTERS K. L MILLER. A general banking business transacted, and customers given every accommodation consistent with safe and conservative banking. Bank open from nine to twelve and from one to three. ! WE BUY ANYTHING And sell- everything at a low figure.! A big store full of just J ess, Saddles, P r and Oak Wood, Buggies, Wagons, most anything f of nn (.unnJ ITnKJ 0-. II I T - Pi T 1 jvu noun ut uw ucvuuu uaim uwre. x dactLSOu ou, iwseourg. : Second Hand Store 414 JacKson Street Roseburg, Oregon On account of above Conference, tho Southern Pacific Co. will make, redi rates on the certincato plan from mam ino poiuts in Oregon south of Portland. Passengers will purchase tickots to Los Angeles, for which tho agent will collect the highest one way rate, giving a spe cial receipt. On presentation of this receipt, duly executed, by original pur chaser, tho Southern Pacific agent at Los AiikoIl'8 will sell return ticket at one-third faro. Salo dates from Oregon poiuts will" bo April 10th to May 7th in clusive, also May 9th, 12th, 10th, 10th, 23rd, 20th and SOth. Tho last day on which certificates will bo honored for return at reduced rates from Los An goloa will bo June 5th 1004. ) A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES STAPLE AND FANCY Fresh E35 ani Albany v Batter Every Day rnrr niQIJCQ 2 per cent of the amount of all pur rilLL UIOiIlO chases we give our customers in coupons to buy beautifully decorated porcelain dishes. CT T A yrr Successor to J. M. Fletcher i UA V ICj Near the Depot Private free deliver' to all parts of city aud suburbs