I LAST DAY OF THE DIS­ TRICT FAIR CONTRACT FOR THE GRAND STAND The coutr-ict for the new grand j stand to be erected on Kincaid field, I has been let to W. O. Heckart. The I structure is to cost over *8.8', aud is 1 to be built immediately. It will be ' 125 feet long aud J> feet wide, bariug a seating capacity of 600. There will Event Has Been a l e eight rows of seats and three aisles. The grand stand will be built on the south side of the field aud will be Triumph for reached by an 8 f lot walk from the west gate. Tbe commitee consisting Lane. of W. L. Whittlesey, Ln lie Goodrich, Bryson aud Jas. Gilbert, deserve great ci edit for their uuliilng efforts. The businr -s men (■< the city are to A Drizzling R in Appeared This be tb:uik>-d tor their generous sub­ Morning But Events Went scriptions. The fence will be built around the on Just the Same-Ex­ field as soon as tbe necessary latmr can hibits Purchased. be procured. (I »ally Guard, October X) Thf lust day oi me District Fair and the filial windup of the Tenth Annual Exlii itiou of Ibe Second Southern Oregon Agricultural Society comes to an end thia eveuiug at the la i giouuds. Although the weather ha» precluded the liklihood of a big attendance thia evening, the pavilion will attract mauy who have not yet teen its wonders. The going on the track this atler- uoou whs somewhat slow on account of the wet track, but it was exciting. The race of the day wan the mile p ice, three beat in five heats, for a big purse. YESTERDAY’S FINISH."" The two races run yesterday utter i!>.> Guard went to press resulted as follows: Three-quarter mile, single dash: Mizzle first. Me F hi land second, Lord Eldrid third and Jeff Davis fourth. There was a dispute on the ground and a dissatisfaction with the race on account of suspected jobbing. The starter and a well known sport of Eugene discussed the matter rather warmly, but no serious dumage re suited. The purse was *125. The second Indian race wsh three- fourth mile dash, and live bucks com peted—Johnson first, Thomas second, Jim, third. Purse >25. BABY SHOW. Little Miss Constance Traver and Frank Monrose won the prizes for the prettiest baby girl and boy. Little Anna Peka, a pretty pHopose, won the prize as prettiest Indian tie by. THE WAR DANCE. After supporthe Indians entertained the crowd a short time with n genu ine war dance, and their moaning, groaning and swinging of hands ere ated considerable interest. It was something couipratively new in Eu­ gene. The bucks soon got tired, however, and wished more money to VOlBpHiiJtta them for the wear of their moccasins. The bonfire and dance were attended by a number of pleasure seekers. TODAY. Today was the last day of the fair. This morning the judges awarded premiums in scores of classes, di vis ions and sections of the pavilion. Needlework, grains and grasses, fruit, vegetables and mat.ufuctur«<1 goods all receive designations which gave them high quality. EXHIBIT’S SOLD. Edmond Giltner ami D. W. Rafferty, connected with the Lewis and Clark commission, arrived yesterday and will secure the tine grain exhibit» gathered t>yr E. M. Warren and Amos Wilkins. Their exhibits are conceded to ) h > the finest that could lie path ere 1 [They show tbo numl. r Of ***• | brought by tins man Ul i" ‘, r,»»la that be has bought < ft ’ •*4 ;his witnesses, and others 'in the record? with hin. ''"»«G ■.... beeu shown that Amb-r.-on h A decision has just been handed I without means, that h« i, , » ‘ a,iI1 (Daily Guard, October 2.) down by the United States land office “f10“ blH work fur big The following awardsjif premiums which will be of con-ibooJ’ Yet h“* b»* uot bad «bl»*?'Z1' Down by L. Zim- at Roseburg, i were made by tbe judges this morn­ siderat)le interest to mauy Eugene pensive attorneys to hau^ .* ing: cases? It has taken money tn h'’! merman (Daily Guard, October 2.) 8. M. Douglas, Eugene: Jersey people. The case is entitled “Albert J. ou these cases, ami Auderl Eugene Day, as proclaimed by the bull two jears old aud under three, fail. work of the build first; three year old bull, second; 2 The decision of the land office in merly allotted to Miss Groueebeck ii year old cow aud calf, first. tbe advanced division. rier on rural free delivery route No. spectators. the caee ends with the following: ings aud were now awaiting the car­ The primary department is almost HOGS. 2, out of Eugene, the resignation to “ The thing to be determined is The gong which sounded tbe call to penters. overflowing with youngsters, there first, Amos Wilkins: Jersey Reds, take effect Oct. 1st. whether or not there is speculation the post was tbe signal for excitement Yesterday J. II. Maxwell took tbe and interest to be displayed and the L. C. Vitus: Poland China boar, aud collusion on the part of Ander­ being 53, and prospects are bright fot SOME RAPID route and is now regular carrier. sow and litter of six pigs, tirst; son and others in this aud other con­ more later on. As a whole, the favorite horse was picked and his tin« Poland China boar, first in sweep­ tests filed by him; aud whether or schools have started satisfactonllj pointe discussed. The starts were stakes. not the relinquishment of Taylor was to both board and teachers, and the LOGGING WORK watched critically and shouts of de­ McGuire : Chester Whites, sow the direct result of the proceedings excellence of this term promisee to light weut up as a favorite forged and boar, first. of coutest brought by Ward. The eclipse any previous yes'- by many ahead of tbe field and nosed under H. A. Kompp: Breeding sow, first; (Daily Guard, October 2.) latter point is settled by the testi- points.—News. the wire a winner. Enthusiasm ran Did you ever see loggers handling boar less than 1 year old, second; mouy of Taylor himself, who states A. W. Ream, of Eugene, aud Mr. high aud the afternoon was a de­ A Eugetiu ; irl tol l her fellow that a log-drive in shallow water? If not, sow less than one year old, second. that he would not have relinquished he reminded her of t':e Venus of Mi a Galbraith, starter of the races this cidedly interesting oue. week at Bangs' Park, had consider The Indian buck and squaw pony you may have the opportunity for i J. C. McElroy: Sow one year old, to Anderson but for the contest He wasn’t acquainted with Milo, able trouble yeterday and today con race was an exciting affair. Three this last day at tbe bead of the Eu­ second; litter of pigs, second; Poland brought against him by Wald. To so looked np bis history and found periling one of the races. Galbraith times around tbe track they whirled, gene mill race today, The veteran ' China boar, 1 year old aud over, our minds, this is conclusive. * * that he had no arms. There cam accused the rider of one of tbe horses lashiug tbeir ponies and tryiug to win logger, C. L. Williams, of Dexter, a second. • We give his statement full cre­ near being a suicide.—Albany Demo­ eran in logging work on tbe Wil- in tlie three fourths mile dash of yes­ tbe small pulse bung up for the dence. As to a conclusion of tbe crat. SHEEP. 1 nette river, though still in the terday of holding his horse on the winner. J. C. McElroy: Herd with ram, turn to allow another to win. Ream The following races were arranged pr|i me of life, is finishing putting a Lincoln, first; ram, seceud; ram, two "i drive, ” footing up three and a quar- ■ years old aud over, first; ram 1 year resented the accusation on behalf of last night and run this afternoon : the management, and discussion cut First race, two-year-old pace, five ter million feet, (or tbe Elugene Mill, old and under 2, first; ewe, 2 years miiiHted in blows. The quarrel was eighths mile, —Entered, Rosenotb, over that long aud shallow bar. AN EXAMPLE old and over, second; Cotswold sheep How does his crew operate? The taken up this morning and Chief ot owner E. Condon; Oregon Baity, with lambs, first. Police Stiles took both into custody. owner G. G. Gross; Black Paddy, logs stuck at tbe bar in question, as GOATS. Ream plead guilty to the charge of owner Haselton, Johny Doane, owner at many others farther up the river, J. C. McElroy: Angoras, first, covering a river space of several acres. fighting on tbe street and ’paid a tine Wm. Doane, Springfield. of What is Being Done For Policy of *5 and costs. Galbraith said he is Second race, half-mile running, Then he took teams and hauled a second aud third. Holders in not to blame and demanded a trial, single dash— Entered, Black Dugan, line ot logs two abreast along the OTHER AWARDS TOMORROW. which will lie held Monday morning owner Rutherford; Noland, owner crest of the bar, leaving a twenty­ The awards of premiums for hor­ at 10 o’clock before Recoi ler Dorris. Stronie, Tempest, owner Srome; Jeff foot opeuing for tbe water at the' ses, poultry ami pavilion exhibits THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE deepest and most favorable point for I were made this afternoon and will be OF NEW YORK Davis, owner O. W. Olson. COMPANY Third race, three-eighths mile dash putting the logs through. This line ready for publication tomorrow. RICHARD A. M'CURDY, PRES. —Entered, Stronie, owner John of logs, against which the smaller Fifteen years a ago prominent rail­ The stock parade was postponed Strome; Fitzsimmons, owuer logs of the drive soon floated, through until this eveuiug on account of a road man of Teaxs purchased Policy Capt, O’Brien of the upper Siuslaw Berger; Sunday Mack nad Mt. Pete. tbe damming of the water, was but­ larger No. 289,483 of The Mutual Life. The crowd being then on tbe country, was in town Saturday agitat Fourth race, three times around the tressed below by logs of three to four ; grounds. It was called just after the amount was *5000, and he now has a ing the connection of tbe Loraue- circuit—Entered, a score of Indians. feet in diameter, placed every sixteen i races and created quite an interest paid up policy for *6,418. Its total Cottage Grove wagon road with the feet endwise to the others. Then a cost has ouly been *2,580, and bis TWO-YEAR OLD PACK. Florence road, which will ouly re team with the rider riding one of the j among tbe spectators. dividend additions amount to fifty- Five eighths mile. Two in three. horses is hitched by a chain to the quire the construction of about three five per cent of the total premium. miles of road. Mound, Conner and Puree *50. end of tbe log by a “dog” driven L A. BELSHATS Needing rnomy for a safe business First heat—Rosenotb, first, Black thereiu and pulled well into the Prairie precinote have contributed venture, the company loaned him re­ *270 for this purpose and the county Paddy secoud, Oregon Baby third. chute. Wheu into floating water tbe SUDDEN DEATH cently *2,300 at five per cent Inter­ court has provided *100. A construc­ Fancy fourth. Time 1:55's. driver swings bis team to one side est. In case of death there is no dis­ Second heat—Renoth first, Black into a pocket or opeu space left for tion crew Is at prevent pushing work count on this kind of an estate, death on the road which when the connec­ Paddy secoud, Fancy third, Oregon that purpose, tbe log swinging about The death of L. A. Belshaw, who would discharge the mortgage aud tion is made will be a great conven­ Baby fourth. Time 1 :52'4. so a logger can release the “dog.” I 1 resided near the Eugene river bridge, still leave hie family *4,100 in cash— Rosenotb’s race. ience to South lame county hs well as The strong force of tbe current car­ j is a shock to his family and friends' besides which they would have bis in­ Florence and the coast section. it HALF MILE RUNNING. ries the logs down through tbe chute ' entirely unlooked for. He was ill but' vestment of *2,300, presumed to be will give Cottage Grove and Lorane Single dash. Puree *60. Tempest to deep water. It is an interesting good. a direct route to the coast and turn tirst, Black Dugan second, Noland sight aud seldom in the day do the a day, dying last night a little before With the payment of the first prem­ some of the trade thia this way all of third; Jeff Davie fourth. Time. 50ij. loggers lack spectators along the road 10 o’clock at his home surrounded by bis family, from an attack of iums be has had protection for his which goes to Eugene at the present aud river bank. THREE-EIGHTS MILE RUN. peritonitis. family of *5,000—good protection too. time.--Cottage Grove Lender. The logs have piled up at the bar I Single dash. Purse *50. Sunday ,, . . , , Tbe me ueceaseu deceased nao had atteuded aitenaeu tne the lair fair This alone for fifteen years was worth opposite rairmount aud tbe process m Mac first, Goldie second, Fitzsim­ , ... ,, k Thursday and enjoyed the event quite *984.75 at term rates, leaving as an of pulling them off and floating them : mons third, Mt. Pete fourth, Strome well. After returning home, how-1 investment capital with the com­ through a chute will again be gone fifth. Time X9S- ever, he grew ill and yesterday morn pany only *1,595.25. through only a mile l>elow where Mr. ing Dr. T. W. Harris found that he SQUAW RACE. For this small investment he lo w At a meeting of the Roseburg High Williams baa about finished several was in a dangerous condition and pro­ has *6,418 of as good property as there Twice around the track. Edna days of laborious work. School football aggregation Wednes­ longed his life until last night. is in the world. day evening, John Ferguson was first, Jennie second, Minnie third, Mr. Belshaw was 54 years of age elected to captaiu tbe team to vic­ Mary fourth, Nettie fifth. 1’ime 3:03. 5 HOW MANY MEN HAVE DONE and leaver, a wife and three cbil- The attendance w«s estimated at tory thia year. Coach lloptield, the AS WELL? dern. Mrs. r. D. Linton, of Eugene, big center rush from ' McMinnville 5,600. Where else could such small sums Little Ruby Ayers, two-year-old I *9 h’8 iis,er- He was a member of College, Is coaching the team and he be used with like results, and beside vf the World, and that daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward (lhe says the outl.aik at present blds fair BIT BY A MAD­ give this protection? Ayers, was taken sick yesterday af- lodge will conduct the funeral ser to bring out a winning High School Important«- The Mutual Life team this year. The boys have se ternoon and die! last night very sud­ vices. DENED BOAR denly, with spasmotic convulsions. offers today even a more liberal cured the baaeladi park for tbeir grounds this seston and tbeir sche­ Dr. T. W. Harris was called but The funeral of L. A. Belshaw was policy. dule of games is l>eiiig arranged by : could do nothing with tbe ease at held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock With all tbe new features of guaran­ he stage he found it. the manager. The first game will at tbe M. E. church, and interment teed cash, and loan value, extended i lhxily Guard, October 2.) prolaibly be with tbe Cottage Grove I’he furierai will be take place from was made in tbe I. O . O . F. ceme S. M Douglas, the well known the residence of J. S. Ham, grand­ or paid up insurance, and sells it at Whirlwiuda at thia place on Oct. »tock man, who baa a number of father of the decease• striscted in thia Ttanks. Bro. Woods. The Ne«a la j city this season. Tbe young [ladies one of the l«st county weekly pajers| sh< old note this fact -Cottage Grove Lewder. in the valley. Two Bia Bricks Brought mrs . ellaf T sher Spring; uHSchwl, Racing Trouble. New Road to Florence. Roseburg Football. Died. Diphtheria. Higb School Furniture. A Compliment. Take Laxative Bromo