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Society M eatings. vtUMPQUA CHAPTER NO. 11. U tJ'i-' ' J 'M., bold regular eominumca iawMt tiona every first and tbitd Tuesday of each month All members in ..good tandintr Jrill take due and timely notice . :t -Via M :il-Tr .1 1 the Chapter; when convenient. ! . ubuaunj.u. i. a T.A.ITREL LODGE A. P. and A. M X&J regular meetings on Wednea. " day on or before each full moon. J. C. FDLLEKTON. W. M. B, NEWCOMB, Secy. PHILETARIAN ' Lodsre. No 9. 1 O. O P. meets on Saturday evening, of each week at ? O'clock, id tlieir hall at Rose burg. ' Members of the order in good stand I ng are invited to attend. By order of the N' u. I I. UNION ECNAMPMENT. JIo. 9, I. O. O F.. meets at Odd Fallows' Hall on tba 1st end 8d Fridays oi every month. Visiting oreturea lavitea to attend - i JOHN NICHLE3. C P. B. G. Hosa. Scribe .- UMPQUA GRANGE, NO. 28. P. of II., will meet hereafter on the 1st Satur. ot each month, at Orange Hall, ia Rose burg. All mesmbers in good standing are cordially invited to a. tend: I GEO JONES, M J. P. Duncan. Secretary. P. O. Director?. " Onan d after June 10th, 1880, the mails ZaZ::" P. W.. sharp. The mails for the north will dote at ''mt-'J"; i- ' : will close each day, Saturdays excepted x u mm in iur una auu juttj vijuiii im at b:j p. M.- Mai I lor Oak oreek. Mount Scott rod Patterson's mill will close Friday eveumg at v o ciocK p. M. Mails from south arrives at 4.45 A K. dallp. i Mails 'rem the north dally, Sundays exceptea at ?:idP. M. From Coos and Curry counties st 12 oauy, Monday excepted. From Patterson's mill Saturday at 6:30 P. M. Monday order business transacted each day, Sundays excepted, from 8 o clock M. to 5 o'clock P. M. Valuabe letters and parcels registered to all parts of the world ! a. U. STANTON, P. M. SATURDAY .... .JULY 31, 1880. . SOUTHERN OREGOX NOTES. BoL Abraham is in Portland. Van Orden paid all but the printer. Linn county will have a fair this J. B. Ellison has located at Eugene City. j Call on IKeeler Uabbert, Myrtle S ! , , . ... . - Creek. ':-, : We have cleaned up the office thor- ugbly. j . Judge Willis will be home Sunday I Miss Lucy Hay is visiting friends In Portland, j , Married Mr. Jeptha Grubb to Miss Katie Sutberlin. Louis Belflla and family have gone to the mountains, Simon Caro has taken lis departure for Ban Francisco. W. B. Willis has been appointed as signee for Caro B ros. J.J. Comstook is In town, healthy, virtuous and happy. ,- Mesdames; Baker and Richardson have returued to Salem. A minstrel show is reported headed this way from the south. Archbishop Seghers will pais Rose burg sometime next week. Harvesting has commenced In earn- est, business Is improving. y We are Indebted to Sheriff Hogan . tor several favors. Thanks. Remember that H. Conn, Sr., has the finest merino bucks for sale. What has become of our Oakland and Calapoola correspondents? Judge WJllis has gone south, and will be absent but a short time. ! Capt. Whitteas has secured the con tract for lighting the street lamps. Mr. Cash bade adieu to the "Star," and is now hunting in the mountains. Lish Livingstone was bruised by the upsetting of a hay wagon the other ,. day. Bob Strother says that when be goes Using again he does not want a bath Included, j A. E. Champagne has already cut aijd will have lor sale this winter 160 cords of wood. Mr. G. A.i Brodie has purchased an Interest in the "Western Star." Here Is our tar, Bro. B. Several of our citizens and their families have gone to the seaside, or hunting blackberries. . Genial Joe Clough who has been vis Isting friends in Jackson county, re turned home Thursday. Mrs. A. W. Compton hat just re ceived fresh additions to her stock of millinery and dress goods. Walter Wheeler is negotiating for a lot upon which to build a private residence; Aud what next? ; Mr. W. J. Hughes and Miaa Anna Barker were married on the 4th, are In me mi list oi inetr noneymoon. ". K. kT Wheel, r and W. L. Archani. beaux have been appointed to scholar shipiu the Eugene University. As clerk ad. interim, Treasurer Wright performs the duties of the office with neatness and dispatch. W. L. Roadman will take all mon . ays due on subscription to the Douglas Ikdepekdknt. Ask him if he has your bill. .r The case before the Recorder for keeD Ing a house of ill-fame was dismissed at the request Of the complaining witness- ' . ' j :v ' Uncle Billy Rose now treats our peo ple to a semi-weekly supply of fine trout. : He finds ready customers for his fish. . . ' - -' . . Work In the Sugar Pine Mills has been' suspended, owing to an attach ment served upon E. Goraline by H. O. Waters-iy ' Hon. w S. Newberry, ex-Mayor of Portland, ia in the city. He is in the enj oyment of the best of health, we are pleased to say. E. Ledgerwood has taken a position of messenger for Wells. Fargo a Co. ou ' (he west aide railroad. Our best wish es go with him. , Mr. Vantie Wheeler has concluded oot to villt Eastern Oregon this year, but will ko to Philmatn or Forest Qrove thhi fall. The latest and standard novels at Dr. Hamilton's, cheap from 10 to SO cent each. A rare chance for. cheap reading matter. r. umue Baker, as manager of tue store of Caro Bros,, la a success In every way. He "fills the la every essential. We are Indebted to Conductor Bo gart for many favors, and so is the traveling public. The company never bad a better conductor. . Feudel Kutberiin has rented hie farm to Hon. Jas. Chenoweth for five I - eaH. tbe ren' Pg 10,300 for the ss00 or period named. i Just before going to press we learn I T"-- " VWVfH WVCfUQUO I u JOS wo mora-or .ma children from typhoid fever Is untrue. Doug.' Jones had his arm twisted by the Btark street (Portland) ferry boat the other day. ' Doug." old Methussalah; belter luck Is our winh. Miss Minnie Brackett is in V.s ety visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. C. MoClei lan. Maoy who have met the young lady hope her, stay here will be per manent. V . We new have room for all favor sent us. Ptof. George, . "Umpqua, George," and others, come to time, and we will hereafter give you a hearty welcome. Gen. Lane has gone to Portland, there to sit for his portrait to be paint ed by an artist employed to furnish paintings of distinguished citizens of the Bute. One hundred and thirteen marriage licenses were Issued from the county clerk's office from May 6, 1670, to July 14, 1880. And all the precints are not heard from. W Hamilton was killed on the I westslde railroad, near Independence, 1 Thursday, by being crushed between to construction cars. His death was instantaneous. Under A. E. Champagne's good treatment Balm's old dray horse has become so nimble, fat and sleek that be really does uot know which one of the horses he ia. Our subscribers can do us a great fa vor by settling up their accounts. Re member the printer cannot live with out money, so give Mr. Roadman or this office a call. Services for next Sabbath in the M. E. Church, South. Subject, In the morning, "The Christian Church,-" in the evening. 'The effect of Daniel's Heart Purposes." ' Several catfish, the largest meaur Ing eight inches in length, have lately been caught in Klamath lake. Why can we not import some to stock the south Umpqua with? Harry Humphrey, Wells, ; Fargo a Co. s obliging messenger, has returned from a trip on the westside railroad, glad to return to Roseburg. We are glad to see you, boy. A petition is In circulation asking the abatement of a nuisance in the shape of a black bear. There was a milarcase up before Recorder Fits- hugb during the week. J.J. Flett, of the "Benton Blade." has rented a farm In this county, and will turn granger in a short time. This gentleman and his lady arrived from Corva lis the other day. Deeds, mortgages, bound blank notes, receipts, etc., fur sale at this of fice cheaper than they can be pur chased at any other printing establish ment. Call and see samples. Geo. A. Beath is Inepecting the grounds of the Grand Applegate Mining Co. In the meanwhile Ad. Harmon. stands at the helm of the ship of Stale at the Esmeralda. Monday morning Messrs. Flood and Fullerton will start out on their trip. to t amas valley and the surrounding country. They have employed Mr. A. W. Compton as advance agent. Philip DeSouzer Is the right kind of a citizen, he continues improving his property, and this week has workmeu employed giving his barber shop the best in State a new coat of paint. '1 hose who have promised ui1" .-d on subscription mut bring the same iu at once. We must have our wood now that we may know bow much to contract for to last during the wintor. Geo. Haines will soon go to an Fran cisco to purchase a fail and winter stock of merchandise for the enterpris ing firm of Flood a Co. Virgil remains at home to take the autumn flaUing and hunting. R 8. and J. C. Sheridan have a fine article in the stove line, known as the ''Bonanza." It ia the most complete stove we have seen for many a day, aud is worth what is asked for It. tto and see it. Oregon has a population of $175,535. The constitution of the State requires that there shall be 300,000 population before a separate supreme court is ere ated. Will the census returns affect our present supreme court? . That subscriber to the Plalndealer who objected to the article entitled "pull down your blinds," come to think of it, must have been the man himself. But we are glad to know he was not f ri ghtened at cats. The Jackso nville Sentinel says " 01d Sol.' is making It red hot in Lake, and people find It difficult to keep cool." The Sentinel is evidently mis taken, for "Old Sol." it tn Portland attending to his own business. M. Josephson has not only the best assortment of general merchandise In the city, but ia selling cheaper than the cheapest, and he can prove to you he can give you tho best of bai gains. Give Joe a call at the New York More. Joe Beggs, the freighter, has ac cepted the position of superintendent of a section of the Canadian Pacific railroad, and will give up teaming be tween tbia place and Jacksonville. We will miss Joe's smiling counte nance. ' Uncle John Oilderelieve has now the finest lot of furniture ever brought to the county. If ever you "hear" Uncle John smile you will find pleas ure in purchasing of him the neceas- ries where with to begin housekeeping. The Crescent City wagon road com pany of Jackson county have just de cided to incorporate. By the time the comoanv is well orsraniied, we will have our roads leading south la flue condition, and there will be no" neces sity for its proceeding furtner. Later news Is to the effect that Mr, Geo. A. Beath has been appointed su perintendent of the Grand Applegate Mining Co.'s claim, aud that he Jiaa already commenced work preparatory to putting on a large lorce oi miners. His business in this city will be con tinued by him. Lancenber Bro have received an extra fine stock of ladles' . and other ttnoA. which they propose aelling chean. We gave the first order re ceived by this firm la 1874, and since then we have always found them re liable dealer, Some acquainted with 'the town, say it is hardly probable that GarJ liter will ever build up to Us past dimen sions until a railroad goes to it. We hope and believe them to be false prophets, and that. Phoenix likesbe will arise from her ashes greater than ever. Ned. Dry's owl is dead. ,poor High wjru v.nanceiior; he carried too much flesh and. too little hair ou the top of nts neaa to survive during the present not term; consequently, without. 'owl, be gave up the ghost, and de parted for darker shades than ols very often frequent Those in need of tombstones cannot ao oetter than call on Mr. R. Bracken- ridge, next door to the brica hardware and tin store. He has som rtf ttiA handsomest designs in the line of hia traue we have seen for manv H. ana ne is i&e nest workman that ever came to Southern Oregon. His nrices are very low. ; inesaci news has reached us that Mr. Jos. Stephens has lost his daueh- er &atie. bv tvDhohl W-r a s in cl rculatiou in town to the effect jthat he baa lost three more of his chil dren by the same disease. Our heart felt sympathies go out to poor Joe an nis family In their hour of bereaved ment. The citizens of Portland, desirous of seeing a large attendance at tbe fall races on the State Fair Grounds, have contributed fl.lOO towards swelling the purses to be awarded le the win ning horses. Of this sum, Mr. Levi Knott has subscribed $250, the O. a C. R. R. Co., $500. aud other parties the rdmainoer. ; ine county is filled with smoke. The mountains north of R aeburg are all on fire." The drivwe on the Calior nla and Oregon and Coos Bay stage lines report fir in the canvons and on the Coast range. It is supposed that men In the habit of hunting have set fire to tbe timber in order to kill the underbrush. j Since our last iisue Mr J. Lone- ha discovered the vein from whloh th nickel ore snoken of last week floated. The vein is on Cow creek and meas ures 5 feet in width. We have seen several specimens of the oru tftbn from the vein which experis pro nounce rich in nickel. It very much resembles Tellurium ore. Poor Plalndealer : It Is all niodestv. It says "never did or will appear in : ? . i ... . . ui cuiumna me aeteno-aitoa I ib- are tions of vulgar persons." A subscrib er says to us, "the Plalndealer has not "Pull down your blinds," or any thing else in it but . Call the next witness from Coos co.iuty who sent some money to L. L. Mr. Alf. Blocum, the indefatigable dealer in farming machinery, is pre pared to furnish "extras" for any style of farming machinery, from a sickle to tbe best of self binders, makes no difference who manufactures the ma chine. Call on "Al. ' and you will al ways find him ready to write a letter or employ the telegraph to supply or ders. A dispatch by the underground line from our county clerk, now at Coos Bay, reads thusly: ,"A11 well Clams hiyee. Rock oysters by as close. Was out banting and mistook a "granger with a red shirt for a new ki id of humming bird, and fired fine shot at him. Had to flee for my life. Lots of fun, and will be back soon. Tell Billy to hold the fort, for I am coming. Fraternally yours. Tom." The Star of last week has it that Mr. Sol. Abraham is having his build ing cemented on the outside "to pre vent the crumbling away of brick." Sol. is doing nothing of the kind The workmen are thus employed that the owners of tbe building may thr w some money away. If other people should go to the same expense ihe Star would say that they were doing all this work to ornament the build ing. It is altogether with them whose ox is gored. Gardiner Destroyed by Fire. A correspondent writes us from Uar diner under date o July 2oth, as fal lows: During a heavy' wind yesterday a fire spread from Hiusdale's alab pit, burning three of Hinsdale's house Simpson Bros, saw-mill, and nearly every bouse in the upper part of the town. Estimated lot-s. not less than $50,000. Principal losses by the Gardi ner fire yesterday: Simpson Bro., ten buildings and mill; Gurdiuer Hotl, Aurora Hotel, flue residence of Capt. Leeds, Burcliard's store and goods, Nelson A Reed's saloon, drug store, Masonic Hall, schoolliouse, dwellings of Jas. Uraham, John Grills, Win. Ma gee, Chas. Smith, Fred Seymour aud Mrs. Nicholson aud others. ' The Silver Cornet Band. This band lately organized through the efforts of Messrs. Langenberg Bros, shows an unusual amount of energy. Upon any and every occasion the band makes Its appearance upon the streets and upon each succeed! uir occasion. without doubt shows marked im provement. The instruments for the band were purchased of Kobler A Chase, San Francisco, and after other manufacturers had been cousulted. Their softness aud harmony show how well the choice was made. Our citi zens generally congratulate the new band upon tbe enviable reputation it has attained. List of Letters Remaining In tbe Post office, Rose burg, Ogn.. July 31, 1880: Mrs Nan cy Brown, M A Barnes, T Bradford, 4, W Biggs, O J Cooper, 3, H Coleman, C Davis, M Davis, Miss Josfe Elem, A E Fisher, J A Humphreys, C J HowarJ, V Harrison, W Johnson.. 8, J Kahne, Mrs W Lane. M Madison, J E MoCay, M Marouey, C UcFee, F Palm er, Miss 8 Paine, Mrs V Khoads, Lee Rodenberger, Mrs Season, W Scott, D M 8tryker, L U Stenart, Mis A Smith, 2,1)8 Wbisler, F Winchester. Par ties calling for tbe above letters will please say "advertised," and by so do ing you wlU.obligePostmastcr Stan- ton. . General Sympathy. .. . . Wa hara not limni onn almrla'Wnnt only I. sympathy with our UDfortuatW"!" Qrin Co:-We,h? ld 1 VIIHls f - T?.. a Inn TJ-v an Alia citizen of Gardiner. The general ex pressed wish la not only for better luck but for prosperity eternal for those who have suffered 6y-the fire. Bought It AIL Tbe Grange bought all the wool owned by our merchants in order to fill their contract, and yet, on every purchase a profit was made. - . We were much obliged to the elite of the Plalndealer for his advertise ment tnta week. "Pali down, your blinds." sate, r CALAPOOIA. . Every one busy harvesting. ; ; Mr. Plowman started for Whitman county, W. Tv laat week, v v Schodchin .Charley retained from Eastern Oregon, a few days since. He always pretends to be very modest, but since the Sth of last March he has proven himself tk be a public nuis ance; and if he wants any 1 proof to substantiate the fact we will accom pany him to Wilbur, where we cap furnish him with "facta and figures' to his heart's content. : Mr. A. Daniels has taken the con tract of cutting Messrs. McGee and Spangle's large crop of grain. Mr. Henry Hawn and family have moved to Cole's valley. Mrs. E. J. Hawn Is iu poor health, and her hus band is talking or taking her to Call; fornia. Uncle Johnny Daniels and family are taking recreation in tbe Dodge gulch. ' Mr. George Stevens Is running his self-binder late and early. George understands the lick it Is done with. It Is reported that Mr.'j. T. Daniels and Hon. W. C. Burke will have religious discussion at the Calapooia school house, ou the 8th of A ugust. Let every one turn out and hear these great theologian's speak. 1 he Calapooia Sunday school still lives, but it was iu a very precarious condition until Prof. McGee 'took charge of it. , ' ' Ed. Arms and family intend emi grating to tbe bunch grass country in a few days. : w. ti uoie and John Stevens are having their share of rheumatism; they have tried almost every remedy in existence, with but little effect. Tbe old military Soottsburg road lias been blockaded by Wm. Patterson, be having some harsh words with his ueUhbor, Mr. B. G. Hartley. It is a shame that the traveling public should be made to go out of their way seven or eight miles to accommodate an old miser. 'Parties going or com ing from Soottsburg on horseback prefer going this route, as it saves several ufiles travel. We caunot see the propriety of Mr. Patterson closing up this road, unles he is afraid some one would see something, suspicious on or about bis sheep' range. Those traveling this road will please make a note of It, and save trouble. ' Carthaqb. Oregon State Directory. Mr. By non, of Myrtle Creek, Is in town, getting information for his new State directory. Tue book is to em. brace about 500 pages, and will, if completed according to the proposed plan, be an excellent work of refer ence for business and professional men, and indeed all interested in the advancement of Oregon. Each city aud town iu the State will be so com pletely, written up as to show at a glance Its agricultural, manufacture ng, mercantile and other facilities. A general directory of every resident of Portland, and a complete business directory of all other towns will be given. The churches, schools, so cieties, hotelx, newspapers and lead ing business firms will be so fully de scribed that persons in any part of the Slate can see just what the ad vantage are pertaining to- any town in Oregou. Toe work will circulate not only throughout the State, but in California, aud wherever tbe trade ot Oregon is desired, copies of the Mate directory are sure to find their way. Mr. By non will canvass Roseburg for subscribers and advertisements, iu a day or two; a little liberality on tbe part of our merchants and others will give the town a business standing, which is sure to be of substantial ad vantage to us. A haudsome map of the State, mounted on rollers, and corrected up to date, will accompany each book, making it a complete in dex to Ofiron i' very particular. Wo it uu i4Uthquake? Mr. W.lliam Xrask and others tell us of a finirular occurmnce iu tbe waters f tbe North Umpqua last week. In the morning the water wai as clear a a bell. At 11 o'clock the river turned to a dark yellowish color, and was mixed with sand aud clay, and iu every way presented tbe appearance of a stream at the head of which exten sive miuing was being done. Those living on tbe river thought perhaps Mr. Dillard oo Steamboat had turned loose his sluices; but as men above Patterson's mill came down aud re ported the river clear at that point, the idea was abandoned. Everybody was more perplexed when the stream cleared itself in a matter of three or four hours. It is geuerally believed .hat there was ao immense land-slide into the stream from some mountain near Tipton's mill, or thai there was au earthquake. Who will tell what was the trouble. - Testimonials. Independence, Dec. IS, 1879. Both myself and wife have been for some years afflicted with disease of the kidneys, r ud had (ried many remedies witb if obtaining perma nent relief. j bout three months ago we were induct to try a package of the Oregon Kidney Tea, which has apparently entirely cured both of us, at since taking it two weeks we felt no symptoms of the disease. We can heartily recommend it to others simi larly afflicted, as we believe it will do all that is claimed for it. M. L. White. V Astoria, Dec. 28. 1879. : I take pleasure in testifying to the merits of the Oregon Kidney Tea. For the past three years I have been suf ; feriug from kidney troubles, and du ring the time bve tried nearly every kind of kidney medicine In the mar ket, almost, without any relief. Hav lug heard that the Oregon Kidney Tea possessed wonderful properties, I pur chased a package, and from the first dose obtained relief, and by the use of the oue package wag completely cured. Open Letter. M Minuville, Aug. 14, 1879. yhuCream Baking Powder to our ut wnwjuers aou it gives sauaiac- tl on to aTK t It Jb the best in tbe market. It msfsejj lighter and better bread than Preston Mefrlll'e. Yours respectfully, VAUoXskm a Son. Far sale in Roseburg, at Mark &e, : JSV ' VVrV i. . Cases Jo which the heart is weak and the brain has so action, are soon restored to health'' hy Fellows' Syrup of Hypophosphltes."; Ment whose heart's actiou is feehle and who are more or lesa subject to the influence of eold, it la In tbe advanced son its use is especially advised.. SCHOOL FUNDS. The following Is the apportionment for the sehool fund: .., B o e 0 B Q fir t G 13 liSacry, E. C......t 2jGrubbe, G. W.... 8 i Hendricks, R. i. 4i Hoi man, G. O.. . 1731 1S3 21 69 68 13 50 05 20 28 81 57 41 58 40 81 148 30 5 88 83 88 52 38 77 00 1M 74 42 85 83 18 53 13 40 81 65 838 o:t;ooper, r. . 41 34 53 190 7Pltchford, W. H.... 8 Merrick. C. H Burcbard, E. H. ... 74 " 441 Cowan, T. W Tbornton, J. J...... 68) wiuioeriy, ta. ..... Cochran. W.. 100 182 55 108 HiRice 11. .... , 15 Beals, O. N. .... .. 16 Keut, I. '..;.... .... I7;churehia, J.-H. ... lSjGeuger, G. W. lOiAdanlB, H. A 20 Riddle. J. B. 21!Day, W. P. ........ 22;Perklus, W. A..... 23 Davis, H. 24;Littrell, J 25WareI, F.. 20iCockeran, u 27 Chase, E. A 2 Tbrile, J. P 20,Gardner, J. M...... 69 72 100 65 44 77 00 68 53 88 24 63 88 112 68 64 41 68 45 43 65 45 86 08 59 85 48 70 63 90 16 04 86 19 22, 47 u jjetsome, J , 81 Oolvln, C.F... .... &Traev. J.M ..... .v, C y,rr . so 03 .... 80 88 60 53 46 si 89 80 03 30 SO 03 3 27 73 48 86 96 15 11 55 27 20 79 .... 1W 77 00 85 28 95 ;; 54 41 53 44 83 88 .. " 10 78 il 81 67 .... 37 28 49 98 75 46 ..." 80 27 72 ... so 19 ... 28 49 .. 33 34 ... 82 24 64 40 30 80 "... 44 33 88 ... -31 28 87 ... 45F 34 65 ... 50 88 50 3.. ....... 34!Beckley, P.B , ftiiBrown, H. G 36OZ nf, A. E ...... 87 Einbrle. G. F . 88; Patterson, W. B... 39 Smith, E. B 40jWinniford, T. W. .. 41'Kicker. C. E. 42 Matthews, A. A.. . . 48 West, D. 8.... 44 Booth. W. 8 4o Gertnond, 11. D.. .. 4tti. . 47;Hervey, W.8 48, Winston, W. C 49 Byron, Jas Oo.Uood, F. M Sli'simiisou. F. M..... 52 Brc wiling, E G .. 53 Bailey. J. F.. 54 Laugilon, A. G ..... ........... 58'Kincaide, K. W. 57 Newton, J. G... 08! Ward, Jas. ..... 59;Aytch, W. H... BU Cole, H. J Total. No. of Clerks 57 37S22913 14 All orders should be .endorsed before presenting or sending to the Treasurer for payment. J. W.Stanok, School Supt for Douglas Co. THE FIKJE AT GARDINER. Many Families Left Destitute. We herewltn give an extract from a letter received by Sheriff Hogan on Thursday evening from Uardiuer. The letter was dated July 28th : . On the evening of tbe 26tb at half past five o'clock, fire broke out in one of the buildings belonging to Hins dale A Co.'s mill, and, the wlud blow ing a gale from NX. W, the flames were soon communicated to the main part or town, destroying all of tbe main business houses and private res idences. The fire spread with such rapidity that most all of tbe household goods went wiih the buildings. Tbe following named persons sustained losses as follows: Hinsdale A Co., three dwelling, $1,000; J. C. McCue, house hold goods, $700; Mrs. R. Nicholson, dwelling and furniture, $1,030; Capt. Leeda, dwelling and furniture, $2,500; E. IL Burchard, store aud merchan dise. $4,3iX); J. C. Veld, dwelling, $400; Dr Brown, store, drug etc., $2,300; J. Graham, dwelling and household fur niture, $1,600; John Grills, dweUing and store, $1,200; Reid A Nelson, ha loou and fixtures, $3 '0; Masonic Hall and furniture, Stiaoolhouse and furni ture, $1,800; L. Lock wood, hotel and furniture, $800; Peter Roda. dwelling, $900; W. D McGee, household goods, and furniture, $7,500; G. Symore. rest deuce, $1,000; C. Smith, dwelling and furniture, $650; J. J.Kronholm, dwell ing, hotel and bar, $6,000; Peter Nel son, dwelling and furniture, $3,000; Mr. I.'eid, household goods, $700; W. Pitt, household goods, $500: A. M. and R, W. Simpson, saw-mill, dwellings and shops, $40,000. There are a great many more losses of which I am not fully acquainted, but the whole will aggregate an actual lo.-sofat least $74,- 700. A committee will be appointed to-night to secure ial distribute pu6 lie charities. You can see by this that no small number of U6 are left home less and almost penniless. Among the list there are a few families that are left entirely destitute. The people of Douglas county are known abroad for their generosity Let them now show their kindness.. It will be impossible for those whom the Are in Gardiner has left something yet to provide for the actual wants of those who have been left nothing. We would advise that a committee be ap pointed at once to solicit subscrip tions, and that the money be ap plied to the relief of those in need. Who will start tne ball rolling, and who will head the list 7 Various Causes. Advancing years, care, sickness, disap pointment and. hereditary predisposition all operate .to turn the hair gray, and either of thetu inclines it to shed prema turely. Ater's Hair Vioob will restore b.own or deep black, aa mar be desired. It softeus and cleanses the scalp, giving it a healthy actlun, and reniovts and cores hum-ire and dandrafl. : By its use falling hir is checked, and a new arrow ib. will be pros dueed in all cases whxre the follicles are not destroyed or glands decayed. Its effects are beautifully shown on brashy, weak or sickly hair, to which a few ap plications will produce the gloss and freshness ol youth. Harmless and sure in its operation, it is Incomparable as a i reus ing, and is especially valued for tbe sols lustre and richness of tone it imparts. It contains neither oil nor dye and will not oil or color white cambric, vet it lasts. long on the hair and keeps it fresh and vigo rous. Hodite. Davis k Co., Portland, wholesale dealdrra. - I Wish Everybody to Know It. Rev. George H. Thayer, an old eitisen of this vicinity. Known to every one as a moat influential citixen, and Uhriauan Minister oi tbe M. E Church just1his moment step ped in our store to say, I wish everybody to know that t consider both myself and wile owe our lives to BLileh Consumption Cure. It is hi Tina: a tremendous sain over oar counters and is giving perfect sat isfaction in all cases ol Lrfing diseases, tocb as nothing elsa baa done. Dated Bourbon, :nd., May I4tb, "78. fr. Ma tcliet France, Sold by S. Hamilton, Druiuiat. Tha most popular and Iragrant perfume or tne aar is nat. iij4E.i Atjfc Try if Sold by S. Hamilton. R'lseburg, Oregon, - Portland, Oregon, July 81, 1879. bile I was ia Tillamook last winter, I-was affected in the bak and kidneys so Ljil U -Jvaa almost Impossible for.me to rehrPortland. ' Wbea I got here I was ndacetOVTilbe Oregon Hidaey Tea. drank, at ufy-meals, the tea made from it and it has etfectaaV vadieal cure. I can biehly reconftnendlt'tajtli arbo are afflicted aa i was. ' -.VJJQiiSl.. The fall session academy begins SeU Stb, -...vs., ' Looking Uiass. Au. 7, 1879. Messrs. Griffin Co. Gentiem-n: I am selling your Cream Baking Powder to my oldest and best customers, and it ?ive general satisfaction. W. COCHUAiif. For sale at Marks A Co.'s store la Hoar-burg. Fellows' syrup at Hypophoshites sup plies matter fcr bone and blood, rendeiing It.hlghly beeScUl for feeble c'tildren.V Portland. Oregon- July 31) 1879. The Oregon Kidney Tea has cured my back and kidneys, and I am at a loss to express my gratitude. I shall always re member - the Oregon Kidney Tea with pleasure and esteem. I highly recommend it to all mv friend? and acquainta noes. J. H. POWLINO, (at P. tieding'sA We Challenge The World. " When we say we believe, we have evi dence to prove that Sliiloh's Consumption Cure is decidedly the best Long Medians made, in as much as It will cure a common -M Chconie Cough in one half the time and relieve Asthma, Bronchitis. Whooping jougb, Croup, and show more casus of Consumption cured than all others, - It will cure where they fail, it ia pleasant to tine, nannies to tbe youngest child od C guarentee what we say. Price. 10 eta. ojcts. ana ai.uu. ll Tour L,unir a. a aore stest or Back lame use Shiloh's Porus Plan 8 ld by a. Ha nulton, druggist, Do You Believe It, That in this town there are scores of per sons paasing our store every day whose lives are made miserable ty indigestion, uyspepsia, nour ana antressea stomach, Liver complaint, Constipation, when lor 75 ceus we will sell them Shiloh's Vital- Mr guaranteed to cure them. Sold by S. namuton. LAXTQEITBSF.O- BEOS. This firm has constantly on hand the finest stock of i ; Boots and Shoes LSH BItOUOHT TO ROSEBURG. ! Best of Boots and Shoes Made to order and Repaired PATENT HETAUJC 8TIFFENERS, roa .: LiBtn An BIBHS ' Boot and Shoe Heels, Piwanta nmnn( orar Snaring off on tba SIDES. The firm has on hand the fioest iock of of Leather in tbe State, and is prepared to doalLkioda of work in a firste!at man ner, upon the most reaaonab'e terms. Par ties needing in their line, should call upon them first, aa they fully GUARANTEE ALL WORK Turned out of their shop to be A 1 and certain to wear well. All xind of Musical Instruments So'd at San Francisco prices. Violin and other strings a specialty. (Xioa and sea us. - JAMES W. HAMTLION, Attomey-at-La'w. OFFICE FIRST DOOR TO THE rieut in the Court House. Busi ness promptly attended to in all the Courts of the State. . i n - a AlEAIAM.WllILJEes WHOLESALE AXD 1Z ROSEBURG, OREGON, THE ABOVE NAMED FIRM WOULD ANNOUCNE TOt THE PEOPLE OF THE Southern portion of Oregon that they have 'Imported to Roaaborg one of the LaEsest'StQeksMsEcliaadls EVER BROUGHT TO SOUTHERN OREGON The stock in inestion Is complete in every detail, and was purchased in San Fran cisco at such low figures that w) are able to sell at such rates 'aa to permit us to defy competition in wholesale and retail prices. The stock comprises First-class Dry Goods, Full Lines of Clothing; Ladies' Dress Goods, Fancy Millinery Goods Hats and Caps, i Boots WE HAVE COMPLETE LINES OF GROCERIES Glassware, Tobacco, Cigars Wimes and Idquors. We have also everything in the way of FARMING Of all kinds in reapers, mowers, eta,, on tbe Higiist Pries Paid for Wool, drain and Proctacs. Tn nonaction with the mt and near thi railroad depot w hare a aeotnmoHoui warehouse for tbe storage of grain, and adjoining the warehouse we have tbe latest improved Grain Elevator and drain Cleaner, whicn farmers will and advantageous. Conntrv store-keepera will find on application we ean offer them sunerinr bertraina Give us a trial, for wa will not be undersold. FRANK BROS. AGENCY. AGRICULTURAL IlIFLEIIEIITS, FARII A17D LULL UAIIIUERY. ALFRED SLOCUM, RESIDENT MANAGER Tha manager wonld state to the farmers of ovr tbaa he has ev er beea bafora to supply machinery, and at prioea lower tbaa ean be cultural dealer or dealer in the State. He and be Can guarantee every article he sella. He wishes it understood be will not sell goods which are otherwise than as represented, and if they are not cheaper for the quality than those offered for sale by other dealers, will aevw complain if hia offers are neglected. The manager has for sale, WALTER A. "WOODS' SELF-BINDINO HARVESTER, IM PROVED HEADER, CIIALN AND SWEEP RAKE REAP ERS, NEW ELN CASED PITTS THRESHER BLACK HArtK TLO Also: ib Ctletmted UI Bell" Wffoa - .K.siiiaiiT aw nulla' moonted aad down engines. Seed for circulars and, price-list. r, vvi l?. ALFKED SLOCrjil. Manager, Kosebnrtt, 0 ! Great Reductions AT TTIOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS a commencing August 1st, Haflen den Bros, will sell the following goods at very low prices: A full line of Vitieensware, glassware, lamps, plated fruit jars, infants chairs, baskets, coal oil, brooms, lard oil, castor oil, china nut oil, etc., etc., Soaps, syrup, can dles, lard, flour, canned goods, sar dines, oysters, cofiee, tea, salaratus, bluing, beans, stared, hickory axe, pick helves, cigars and tobacco. Call ana oe convinced. J. B. TlPTOS; F. M.TIPTOK PATERSorra iSAVJ MILL. TIPTON BROS., PROP'S ALL KINDS OF LUMBER. Including SUGAR PINE, CEDAR, FIR, PINK AND OAK LUMBER. Always on hand, and orders promptly filled on tbe shortest lotioe. All kinds ol dressed lumber constantly oa hand. Lum ber furnished at any point ia Roseburg wiehout extra cbaige, and by application to me it will be found that my lumber ia not onlyhe bet,but the cheapest in tbe mars-et. J ry me and see. . -Address all letters to' TIPTON .BROTHERS. jy3 Patenon'a Mills, Or. PINE MILLS The nadersigned wonld announea to the public that they have full lines nf tha best sutrar pine, cedar and other lumber dry or irreeu ever manufatured in the county and at ratos lws than can be purchased Isewhure. Contractors will find that wa on a furnish extra inducements for their llrouft?H by addressing lymkinir Wlaw, Oresron. EGOKSUNE. President. BOSEBTJRQ, OREQCN. ' ALL BUSLVESS IS MT LIXE WILL be promptly attended to, and charges moderate. Can be tound when wanted. Inquire for ma at Roseburg hotel. ROSEBURG HILLS, PR0R1KT The best Four in the Murk. The Flour of these mills has gained in popularity until it ha e by purchaser, as the best in the market, n Orders fitv - home and 'abroad fit d promptly Ax drees, .. H.-SES GATES. RETAIL DEALERS IN and Shoes, Etc. & CROCKERY HARDWARE, and caa supply tanners with Bl AOHIiraRY ahortest notioe and mott reaaonable terms ABRAHAM, WHEELER A CO- Southern Oragoa that be is bettar prepared tsem witn ilia latest improveo agnemtnai o Bared them by any other first-class agri ia the agent for only the beat of machinery (J EAR MO W Kit, CiilUAUO ' AND HOKSE PWER, WS,CULTIVATORS,ETC. C. 0L Cooper ft Co double &nd Wagltf Sheridan Brp3., They would sun- unc 'that th,r h..v. Largest Stock JVe rTiTiHELyre4 ift be, supply in the.r linerof any Sl,..lisi.met il uirrnoTegtn; which ttt caa tiurchaae elsewhere. In thq shape ot hu.ldiug maUriRls- -in the way of locks, butts, etc. ell 0e, superior inducements to purchasers. Try us. t .'"-. "0 Waean give ,ou bargains in the lollowinR brands or stovee, not eouaned : -W where--Buck's. Bonanza. Farmer I.Hilitv. Deitet- P.ifi- vvU. ... .i8 Occidenf. Iron Kinir. Empire Cay. and other atove mrl The beat of wurs men are constantly employed m the manniacture of our Tinware and buyers should learn our prices. iaare, -'ti ? Jf . tr,w,1 a1",, iB gaxa' ,ucU M w"lister, Sharp and other Bi !!es as well as in Shot-guns and Plain's.. " 1,1 We are also Affenta for tha White. Peerless and Sew Home Sing Machine which we sell at lowest rates and warrant as complete in every respect " .wuica We can also supply Avcrill and Hubbr Paints, The best in the market, at the lowest rate. Uive as a call, inspect our stock, inquire aa te on, prices, and w. promise to si't a'l any one can. SHEHIDAN BHi".w Gen'l Merehandis ISCLOBISO KVERT VAItlBTYOF LADIES' DRESS GOODS, OF THE LATEST STYLE. 0ashinsre3 cf all Variety aad Shades ca Slaa - AT THE M. JOSEPHSON, Gentlemen & Boy's JUS 233 JSl SI "i5T - J&IL J2j9 JE LTCLOTXIXITG BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, BY SO DOING GOOD BARGAINS CAN BE SECURED r r- ? fcLsA'tfllW Tke 1 1 aaa Ferfecter af Aa- Tke Reformer aaal Titaliaer af tba The Trt laser aaal lavtsaratar mt Kerve autA Bfasele. - TShs BaUAer ma mma psrtcrof BnUa Fellows' Compound Byrup Is "eoav posed of Ingredients idTelitlttKwjbJ those which constitute Healthy Blood, Muscle and Kerve and Brain Substance, while Life itself ia directly dependent apon some of them. - ' By Its union with the blood and its Scot upon the muscles, reestablishing tba one and toning the other. It U ca pabloaf effecting the following results : , It wlH displace or wash out tubercu lous matter, and thus cure Consumption By Increasing Kervoos and Muscular Vigor, It will cure Eyspepsla, feeble or Interrupted action of the Heart and Palpitation, Weakness of Intellect caused by grief, worry, overtax, or Irregular habits. Bronchitis Acuto or Chronic, Congestion of tbe Langs, eves In the most alarming stagea. It eares Asthma, Lona of Voice Keuralgia, Et Vitus Danee, EpilepU Xlta, Whooping Cough, Kervoosneea, and is a most wonderful adjunct to other remedies in sustaining life dorlag the prooess of Diphtheria. , Do not be deceived by remedies bear ing a similar name : no other prepara tion Is a substitute tor this under any circumstances. Look out for the name and address 1. 1. FELLOWS', St. John. X.B., on tha yellow wrapper In watermark, which to seen by holding tha paper before tha light. ; Price, $1.60 per Bottle, 6 (or IT JO. SoldbyallDraggisU. -- ' I. S. Hossntaua & Co., MANUFACTUfUKS CF C.uABS, AMD . Sealers in Tobacco, S. E. or. Batter- . t Streeu SAJf FRANCISCO. CAW Would announce tu the trade throoffhoat s muiern urease that they are prepared to off -r superior advantages ia their lina. ndw..old respectfully call attention ea- '"ILT -"Syi - . - ... . F ATllJITZ AH Ibrir purely Havana aad 12T cent elirar. uu, m'mi tu im iiiiivwiag popular Drauua 01 , wuHssi niey am manutactarera : j "blaatnond." -Our CJiarley," "Oinat?, "Elaine," Grtaley,"; Champion," Bohemian," Aad which brands are now ia S rat-class demand everywhere, 1. 8. R !)! u-n A Cb, also would have it aadeiwood that they are willing: to and will aril all articles ia their lino to pt.tron cheaper than can traveling agent k any firm, and that all orders sent thrm will be furnished without delay and ia tbe neat est and mt reliable manner. Give us a trial once, and you will re maia our pennant patrons. I. 8. KUSKNBAUM A Co. SaStdSI snsniDAii. ,. (Successors to fboa. P. Sheridan) Dauuetta tn HASDWARE, TIHVVAUF , 8 TOVES Ouna, Cutlery and Tir jters far- . aishing Wood. - . . . . . . Saving secured the above business, we Ui prepared to keep up its former good name tor work aad prioaa, We have the beat of material aad alwava a fall stock of goods oa hand, aad it is oar aim to far aish eostomen with filaas article at 1st live prices. A rail stock ot Iron and Steel tar - ' Orders from abroad will raceive pica a'tesviou. II J4 3, C S2iKIDV' Eosbur juit'received and now have on hand c,s .! f... of Hardro roivse O4 - 5 asutaa OF- ff AarC DR. S. HAMILTON'S HEW DRUGSTORE ' FOB . Prnaa, Faints, Oils, Varnish, Window ann Picture Glass, Stationery, Perfumery, , If Jou wish to purchase them cheaper than at any place sou'h ot PORTLAND. And keeps full lines of fsOWARDTOiD& CO'S.GOLD PENS, PENCILS. ETC, SCHOOL B00K3, , NOVELS, ' LEO A L BLANKS. Ctotfc. Ihl ffaft & TQzft wash. Varciteh 6fvrt!;t'y. r r. , sr. mflsol kbA-KnttOBS tnbe f jlors, Winy dow and Picture iTrS&rj aiiejf liowest Price, by box or panefBlaak B ika, WHUBjr Paper, en velopea, pens. All sew Patent Medicines iu stock aa demand will warrant. tibASA CUT TO OHDER. free of charge. Agent for TUJUIE MIXED PAHIT3 The celebrated and ih'.ughly tested PA C1FIC RUBKER PAINT, The IM PKKISHABLK PAINT, aad The -ENAMEL PA1XT. Agent for at. Uray, Masie Dealer, han Francisco. Prescriptions filled with dispatch, at tha lowest rates. KUwe ia .accessible at right window on back street at all hour of tba nigUt. Remember tht p';. Brick baild ti(i opposite MetroK)liio Uiitei.RuseDcrg, Oreg-oa. PIUIOS & CABaLIi HAVE FITTED UP ; . THE " niimirtrt innt minviv iii.rHuruurfl miuua In a Metropolitan Style, - aaa THEY HaVE ON HAND LIQUOBS & CiaAr.3 . FINEST AND BEST us conDs Pour Foot Wood FOR SALE. I have IlSeorda of four-foot wood few sale on my plaoa, 6 miles north-west o! Roseburg, oa the Coles vailey road. Tbe wood waa cut last winter; is of the beat t aoaiitr: all sound ak: will be sold on my farm at tha lowest rates. I have aise plenty of stove wood, and Durciaaere will bad that I ean give them superior bargains. Thoae who demre a good trade eaanot do better than give me a call. H. CO.VN, SB. Parties may Inqafre at the office of tba hfDKTBXDiKT if I au not in towa. -EXCELSIOK flORSE-sCOP EOP ! Oals-lazxcl. HOESE SII0EIa MADB SPECIALTY And all kinds of work GIVJE 'THE FIBU A CALL, Aad yen ttlLI cczls c . BOSiSBURG, OGN ; - WILMEBDINQ t CO, Importer and Wholesale Dealef is nsl m -vis m m1 EU and CIS Front 'F:rset, T