Orejjon Hielorical Society
POBTbAIW
ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, MAY 2, 1901.
Vol. XXXVI
No. 35
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rLTr n A XT C fOR FINE CONFECTIONERY 3
n VfV i 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.
FARMERS' CASH STORE,
E. A. WOOD & CO, Props
DEALER IN
Staple ane Fancy Groceries. Highest Price paid
for county produce. Fresh bread daily Your
Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Private Free Delivery to All Parts of the City
HELLO
55
TROXEL BLOCK
OPP PASSENGER DAPOT
Oakland Owl Hoots.
placer
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JUST RECEIVED
2 CAR LOADS 2
Mitchell Farm Wagons
Road Wagons
Surreys, Buggies, Hacks
Champion Binders, Mowers,
Reapers, Hay Rakes, Etc.
We can save 3ou money on anything in the Wagon or
Implement line. Give us a chance to figure with
3' ou and 3'ou won't 1 egret it.
J. F. Barker & Co.,
Grocers, Phone 201
Hints to Housewives.
Half the battle in good cooking is tc have good
FRESH GROCERIES
And to get them promptly when 3rou order them. Call up
Phone No. 181 for good goods and good service.
C. W. PARKS & CO.
It is a great season for the
miners.
.More hops than ever this year proba
bly. Wilbur Ross, was over from Roseburg
Sunday.
Harry Mahoncy, returned to Wolf
Creek yesterday.
S. M. Keller, tha Roseburg livery
man, was in the city Tuesday.
A kiss over the telephon e line, is like
a straw hat it is not felt.
Michael McGrath, of Upper Calapooia
was in the city Tuesday.
Thomas Jennie, of Hoseburg was in
the city a few hours Tuesday.
Mat Sehr, of Cottage Grove and Frank
Lundy, of Yoncilla are in the city.
A now ferry boat, 4SxlS feet, has been
put on the Snake rivet at Ontario.
Miss Mamie Wise, of Yoncalla visited
Oakland friends the first of the week.
Mrs. A. I). Ilawn, of Hoseburg was
visiting Oakland relatives the first of the
week.
W. A. McCarty, of Chenowoth Park,
paid this ollice a substantial call Wed
nesday. Scott VanDyke and Jesse Thompson,
of Coles Valley were in the city Wednes
day and yesterday.
A. E. Lovelace and wife, of Elkhead
visited Oakland friends Wednesday.
Mrs. A. M. Harness, of Roseburg is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Dear
dorff, in this city.
T. J. Fenzle, of Grants Pass has pur
chased the L. W. Harris proierty at
Rochester Mill.
Robert Hunt, killed a large black bear
in the foothills east of the city the first
of the week.
Mi?s Anna Smith, is teaching at the
public school until Miss Ohmart, gains
former hedth and strength.
W. W. Kincaid, h.is sold his interest
in the Ye low creek saw mill to Avon
and ' Jiiiks"Smith and Aloert Heath.
Captain and Mrs. D. Bos well, have re
turned from a winter's sojourn in Cal
ifornia. Uiev will open the Boswell
prings Hotel, May 1th.
L. C. Phermau, has returned from
Eugene. In a few days he will com
mence the erection of a bnck building
for the Woodmen of the World at Spiing-tield.
Dr. E. O. Parker, was in the city the
first of the week. The doctor was not
thoroughly satisfied with Drain, as he is
now in Eastern Oregon, looking for a
location.
C. A. Stevens, was awarded the con
tract of building the new school house
n District No 12t Michael McGrath wil
clear the ground and make a few other
minor improvements. Work will com
mence at once. Hurrah for Upper Cal
apooia.
Thomas McCusker, of Portland pur
chasing agent of the Southren Pacific,
was in the citv the first of the week.
Mr. McCusker expects to establish a
colony of Germans in Douglas county
If so a winery and fruit cannery will
naturallv follow. Mr. McCusker thinks
Douglas county one of the best places on
earth.
The Odd Fellows' entertainment
Wednesday evening was a very enjoy
able affair. Sixtv-three were present.
From Yoncalla were, Professor J. A.
Davis, James Ratty, W. E. Thompson,
John Kruse and Mr. Spangenburg, Wil-
iam Stone, the local venerable patriatch
of the order, was also present. Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Lovelace, of Elkhead were
noted anion.' invited guests. A tempt-
ng Repast at Hotel Collings concluded
the program.
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HAVE YOU VISITED
Winslow
I
New Store
A Fine Line of
Watches, ClocKs,
Jewelry,
Silverware, etc.
Prompt & Neat Repairing
A LARGE LOT OF
SPRAY MATERIAL
At Marsters' Drug Store
A CAR LOAD OF
SULPHUR
L
Of Superior Quality
List
Your Ranches ani Timber
Lands with me. : : : :
R. R. JOHNSON,
I HAVE EASTERN CUSTOMERS
AND CAN SELL
OFFICe IN MARK BLOCK,
ROSEBURG, OR.
A happy characteristic of Every-Body ,e
Magazine is the versatility exhibited in
its contents-table. The editors are not
riveted to a single set of ideas, but man
age in each issue to strike some new note
or touch some novel phrase of life or en
deavor. There are two salient features
in the May issue, which, though serious
n tone and treatment are of so much
importance to tho world just now as to
have an almost sensational interest.
One is on the Great White Plague, Con
sumption; tho second, the subject which
the Methodist Church Conference is
debating with so much ardor the rela
tion of Christianity to amusement : may
the Christian dance, play cards, and
attend the play? The ablest of Ameri
can churchmen such men as Cardinal
Gibbons, Bishop Greer, of New York,
Dr. Parkhurst, Dr. MacArthur have
contributed to a symposium oiiini on
which, stating the attitude of the great
est value to all readers. It may not lie
generally known that one-third of all
the people who die between the aes of
twenty and thirty die of consumption,
and that in the United States 100,000
every year die of this terrible disease.
The magazine offers a direct, strong,
common-sence article on the great white
plague, by Eugene Wood, in which ho
tells in plain terms how to know con
sumption if you have it, how to cure it,
and how to avoid giving it to your fel
low. In addition there are eight capital
stories one by the popular O. Henry is
an article about tho Passing of Finland ;
Dorothy Dix tells of "Woman's Inhu
manity to Woman," and Juliet Wilbor
Tompkins writes about "A Clearing-
HonEO for Babies."
Excursion Rates.
JAPS
AR
E VICTORIOUS
THE YALU RIVER CROSSED AND
HELD BY THEM
THE RUSSIAN FORCES NUMBERED 30,000 AND
THE JAPS BUT 1 6,0 00-THE RUSSIANS
LEAVE THEIR TRENCHES
Commencing March 1, 1!04 and con
tinuing daily to and including April 30.
1904 colonists tickets will be on sale from
the East to points on Oregon lines via
Portland, rates from some of the princi
pal points as follows: $33 from Chicago,
111 ; $31 from Peoria, 111 ; $30 from St.
Louis, Mo; $,5 f.om Missouri Kivor
Points, Omaha and Council Bluffs to
Kansas City inclusive; $2C.!)0 to Sioux
City, stop overs not to exceed 10 days at
one point will be allowed lietween Port
land and destination of ticket on Oregon
Hues. 10 tf
- Tokio, M:i' i, ii it. m. Advices from the front
say the Japanese force began ati attack on the Rus
sians on the Yalu river last Tuesday. The battle was
continued Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur
day. A decisive struggle is anticipated today (Sun
da). On Thursday, the Japanese effected a crossing
of the Yalu and securod a lodgment on the right bank
of the river. The fighting on Saturday was at long
range, and there was a duel with heavy guns, across
the river. Fighting was resumed today at daylight.
The Russian force is estimated at 30,000 men. The
Japanese loss is reported to have been small thus far.
Complete Japanese Victory.
Washington, April 30 Reports have reached the
State Department, the sources of which the officials do
not care to divulge, to the effect that a great battle
has been fought on the Yalu River, resulting in a
complete Japanese victory. Details are unobtainable.
The Japauese Legation here has no news confirm
ing the repoits, but the matter has aroused intense
interest in official circles.
Reports which have from time to time reached the
Washington Government indicated that the two armies
would not come into touch before May 1, and that
whatever occured was nothing more than outpost
skirmishes and collisions between scouting parties.
It is believed now, however, that the weather con
ditions in Manchuria have improved sufficiently to
facilitate the movements of troops and artillery and
that the two vanguards have consequently come to
gether a few days in advance of the expected date.
The latest advices place the scene of the Japauese
crossing of the Yalu at Chin Tien Cheng, a town on
the Manchuria side of the river, which it is reported
was finally captured by the Japanese. The date of
the battle is stated to have been last Tuesda-, and
the delay in receiving the news is ascribed to the ab
sence of telegraphic facilities in this remote quarter of
Manchuria.
Fortified Portion Attacked.
Kaupang Tsk, Manchuria, April 30. The first
battle of the war is persistently reported to have oc
cuned on the Yalu River. Sixteen thousand Japau
ese attacked 30,000 Russiaus, who were strongl' forti
fied. It is rumored this morning that the Japanese
were reinforced, and that the battle continues. The
Japanese sharpshooters killed many Russian officers,
whose uniforms were conspicuous.
Russians Deem Victory Impossible,
Sr. Petersburg, April 30. 11:59 p. m. The re
ported big Japanese victory 011 the Yalu is announced
here to be impossible unless the Japanese chose to in
terpret their practically unimpeded passage of the
river as a great victory. As the Russiaus have little
more than observation outposts, with a few guns to
harass the crossing of the Japauese, anything be3'ond
skirmishing is declared by a member of the geueral
staff to have been out of the question. Liao Yang is
connected by wire with the headquarters of the Gen
eral commanding the outposts, and it is presumed that
the Commander would report immediately any inci
dent of importance, but the latest information of
skirmishing is covered in a statement issued by the
general staff tonight.
Draws Aletal From Quartz.
Dr. W. H. Robinson, of Cottage Grove
who has made mineralogy and chemis
try a lifelong study, has recently dis
covered a vegetablo solution which will
dissolve gold and other precious metals
and remove them from the hardest
quartz. It is an inoffensive smelling,
practically harmless, clear liquid, but
has a miraculous effect upon all kinds
of minerals. It seems to open and hmi
ctrato tho minute parts of any quartz
formation placed into it, and dissolves
the mineral contained therein, which
issues forth from the quartz in bubbles
or a liquidized state and which soon
colors the chemical according to the
nature of tho mineral; for instance,
copper quartz soon charges the chemi
cal to a rich green, gold to a golden
color, and so on.
Already this discovery is attracting
Dr. Robinson often
inquiry about it.
Mohair Wanted.
Drain Notes.
O. H. Seiplo of Portland was calling
on friends and relatives in this vicinity
this week.
Chas. Trumbull and family have re
turned from Placer and will again be
come residents of Drain.
R. F. Richards, who received a. bad
cut on the face by a falling timber, is
improving rapidly and will soon be able
to go to work again.
It seems that all our business men
have taken the same notion about hav
ing a sign painted. A number of new
ones are noticed this week.
, Prof. Sawyer of tho Wilbur Academy
will give one of his popuhr stereopiicon
lectures at the Normal school, Saturday
evening, May 7th. The proceeds will
bo added to the fence fund.
Tho baseball game last Saturday be
tween the Normal and town teams re
sulted in a victory for the Normal boys
by a score of 17 to 14. The town boys
have been defeated twice but are im
proving and hope to win next time.
Dr. F. O. Parker left Monday for Con
don, Gilliam county, where ho will lo
cate having decided that the field here
was too crowded. Dr. Brown, formerly
of this place but now at Condon will
soon move to Spokane where he will lo
cate.
Fvery man who carries a pistol ought
to be forced by law to wear it in a belt
at his side and have it labelled "Emo
tional Insanitv."
'The Shamrocks" is the name chosen
for the Roseburg baseball team. This
name will no doubt cause the other
teams to turn gn-en with envy.
That's a big fish story they are telling
lown at Florence alout the whales but
over on Mnitli river last week a monster
trout swallowed Merritt SjtaWina's hat.
Agent Rissett is said to be the fastest
man in town that is when it comes to
runninc a foot race. We hear that lie
ran ICO yards in 10 .-econds flattheotlier
lay i ut there were two women after
him.
M. Mack started his mill on Ellen-
burg creek this week.
The Perkins & Mires mill on Buck
crevk has been started and the Johnson
mill on Elk creek will soon be runnins
full blast. It is good news to the people
of Drain to know that the mills are all
preparing to start up.
At die Kelleher City mill the work
men are still engaged in installing new
machinery. They claim that e.erv-
thing will be in running order in a short ;
time and active work will becommenced '
n building the big Home to Drain.!
Some work has alreadv been done on !
the grade. :
The P. T. Co. have their new AIca
mill ready for operation. The power
consists of two engines which will de
velop 3fO horsepower. The location of
this mill permits the handling lumber
very cheaply, as ererythiuc drops by
gravity from the timber in the hills to
the mill and aboard the cars.
L. W. Gaerholc, wife and little son, of
Kensington, Kansas, arrived here Tues
day and expect to remain all summer.
They are staying at Oscar Applegate's,
Mrs. G. being Mrs. Applegate's sister.
They visited in California a short time
before coming here.
Judge E. O. Potter of Eugene was in
town Saturday and left on Monday's
stage for Coos Bay. He is the repnbli-
i nominee for Circuit Judge and is
looking over the field and getting ac
quainted. He made only a short stay
but made a favorable impression and
will return at a later date for a longer
visit. He is a native son of Lane coun
ty and has been a lifelong republican.
His .fifteen years of law practice in Eu
gene and his service as County Judge of
Lane county has given him the exper
ience necessary for the office to which
he aspires and his extensive acquain
tance in the northern counties of the
district and the large republican ruajori
ties over 2200 in the last election, in
sure his success. No voter need fear
that he is below the high standard of
abilitv and integrity required for the
Circuit Bench. Nonpariel.
receives letters of
It will pay you to seo us beforo vou
seiyour mohair.
11 11 Kruso .fcNewland
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.
the attoution ol the scientific men, and tera &. Co
"I have been subject to sciatic rheu
matism for years," saya E. H. Waldr on
ot uton Junction, Iowa. "My joints
were sun anil gave mo much pain nnd
uiecomiort. .My joints would crack
wnen i straightened up. I used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and havo been
thoroughly cured. Have not had a pain
iuidiiuu iiieuiu irouuio !0r many
monin. ii is certainly n most wondo
ful liniment." Forsal hv A. n m..
R. W- PENN,
CIVIL. ENGINEER
Lately with thagov-rnmantWaphicalaaJ geoloiealarveylof Brazil,
Doutn America.) '
U. S.. Deputy Mineral Surveyor
HOSEBURG. OREGON. Opondence solicited
Office over Postoffice.
go to THE ROSELEAF for
CIGARS, TOBACCO
KND SMOKERS' SUPPLIES.
Jackson Street, - - Roseburg, Oregon
MAKE YOUR BREAD2WITH
Pride of Douglas Flour.
$1.10 Per Sack. For Sale Rv Anv firnrpr
J --j WOT MIA A U M 11
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 vou can
buy. Why, because it is made from the very
best selected wheat.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FLOUR MILLS.
Roseburg Oregon.
Is Your Roof SicK? J"
e have had over twelve Years experience
curing roofs.
Suppose yon write as for particulars about ELATEKATE ROOFING. It
will so on over tin. corrupted iron, shakes, shingles or any other roofing material
It makes the best roof you ever saw. It never wears out.
TXiE ELATKRITE XtOOJTirvTG CO.,
"Worceotor BniMing. PO liTJANX)
Have you seen that elegant line of
lace curtains? We are showing also full
line ot portiers and window shades. B
W. Strong.
Ths Fair Route
Via Chicago or New Orleans to St
Louis, :s the one that gives you the most
for your money, and the fact that the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL offers cxsdr
I'assko skkvick via these points to the
WORLD'S .FAIR, and in this connec
lion 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.
Wo can offer the choice of at least a
dozen different routes.
B. H. Trumkull,
Commercial Agent,
142 Third St., Portland, Ore.
J. C. Lindsey, T. F. & P. A.,
142 Thin! St., Portland, Ore.
P. B. Thompson F. & P. A.,
Room 1, Column Bldg., Seattle, Wash.
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Los Angeles, Calif.
at
On account of nbovo Conference, the
Southern Pacific Co. will make rcdui
rates on tlio cerliticato plan from main
inn points in Oregon south of Portland
Passengers will purchase tickets to Los
Angeles, for which the agent will collect
the highest one way rate, giving a spe
cial receipt. On presentation of this
receipt, duly executed, by original pur
chaser, the Southern Pacific agent at
Los Angeles will sell return ticket at
ono-third fare. Sale dates from Oregon
points will be April l'Jth to Slay 7th in
clusivo, also .May 8th, 12th, Kith, l'Jth
23rd,2(ith and 30th. Tlio last day on
which certificates will bo honored for
return nt reduced rates from Los An
geles will bo Juno 5th 11KH.
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.
WOLLCNBERG BROS., Phone 801.
A. SALZMAN,
Pratical WatchmaKer, Jeweler, Optician.
Watches, ClocKs, Jewelry
Diamonds and Silverware
Watch Repairing
a Specialty.
F. W. BKXSON.
rreaMent.
A.C.MAKSTEK3.
Vice Pretident-
Douglas County Bank,
Kstobliahed I883. Incorporated 1901
Capital Stock, $50,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
F. V. BESSOS, R. A. BOOTH J. II. BOOTH. J. T. BRIDGES
JOS. L OX3, A. a 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.
I WE BUY ANYTHING
And sell everything at a low figure.! A big store full of just
what you need. All kinds of furniture. Buy, sell or exchange Har-
l ess, Saddles, P r and Oak Wood, Buggies, Wagons, most anything
J you want at the Second Hand Store. 414 Jackson St, Roseburg.
: Second Hand Store j
: 414 JacKson Street Roseburg, Oregon
A
COMPLETE
STOCK OF
GROCERIES
STAPLE
AND
FANCY
Frssh
and Albany Batter Every Day
FRFF fllHFQ 2per cent of iho amount of 311 pur
rriLL UIOiiLO chases we give our customers in coupons
to buy beautifully decorated porcelain dishes.
C. P. DAVIS
Private free delivery to all parts of city and suburbs
Successor to J. M. Fletcher
Near the Depot