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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Was 1t a Snake?

Among the passengers on the steam>
ship Dakota on the way from San Franciss
co To Victoria, was young lady who had
suffered from painful disorder in h, r
stomach. She had been treated in turn b.
all the leading physicians in San Francisco
and had travelled quite extensively, and
had bern treated by phi sicians elsewhere,
in hope OF Obtaining relief. She became
no better. Sine was very seasick during the
entire trip up from San Francisco, and on
the second or third day out, threw up VIII It
appeared to be snake-a hid.ous looking
tng creature measuring seven inches in
length with fat head like scorpion, a
white belly and dark back.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
TROUBLE IN CAMP.
Thayer's Course in the Eyes Of Far
mers-A Little Home Sketch, and
Meal with Meat in 1t.

A correspondent whites Us from Myrtle
creek, under date of November 14th. as
followE
fyou will permit. viii give you true
statement of a conversation held amoDo
someold D inocratic farmers, who had
some to our village his rainy day--some
TO get their plows sharpened and some for
other purposes,
Uncle Billy. who had once cen a mem,
ber of the Legislature, walked up to
crowd with paper In his hand, aud said.
We'll, friend B what do you think OF
Governor Thayers appoin,mentss' "What
appointments do you meany' inquired Mr.
b.
why. look ye here at this paper, and
you will Sec that the ttovernor has appoin.-
20 Asahel Bush. Superintendent of the
penitentiary, and Ben Harding to be the
Judge Of the Sd judicial district"
OH said B., "that can't hr SO. Thayer
would MT resurrec, the men who killed off
the Democratic party lon ago, wien
lived in old Linn. and worked SO hard ior
our good old party"
well" said Uncle Billy take the paper
and look tor Yourself"
b. took the paper, looked over the an
nouncement.an threw il duwn-took turn
or two around aud gave keen, little W his
tle-tuIned 10 Unc- Billy and asked if this
is The Fna yer that We votei Tor At the last
june Electien To be iiuvernar of our State
Why, certain J" said Uncle Billy and
B. said, And lie has appointed Bush aid
Harding, we'll. | know these men of old.
Bush don't work second worth a CEN
Poor fhayer, may 20. Bush, superinlend
ant of the Pehitrnliary and ex- tticio G,v-
erno- of Oregonl Thayer, poor Thay-r! he
may go and il W.. don't work mighty hard
the Democratic party slll go a., salt river
next June yeaf! Poor Thayer! who would
have believed il ot him! But you know. Bush
is mighty rieil and suppose Thayer likes
rich men because they are rich He loves
comfort we'll. poor fellow Let him enjoy
himself Bush s sharp; he will attend 10,
matters Good-bve, Tliayer. ur Demo
cratic strurg- hold will say good ~ fhay-
er no more use Tor poor old rhayrrP
Such are the feelings OF the old and we'll
tu>do, aud true aud ever faithful Democrats
oil Myrtle Creek precinct.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
UMPQUA FERRY.
Sociables are in full blast.
The weather il kind 0,uo;st

Sociables are in full blast.
The weather 10 kind O'Moist.
Everybody exclaims. THE INpEYEND
ENT is the best paper published in Doug as
county"
s. o. Emory and family have just re-
turned from Lake county, where they have
been on q visit.
Robs. A. Emmitt and family are here on
a visit They reside at Megansar when at
home
The sociabe given at the residence of
Mr.. Barnard on the 1st ult. was very large.
ly att ended and success.
Harris. Hebbard L Co., Of Hubbard
creek have purchased the machinery for
their saw mill, which will be running
soon.
The school directors have concluded that
the present teacher did not suit them and
expeiled him. The teacher has concluded
to apply little law on the subject.
Miss Mollie Lehman has conc uded to
| give sociable ere long At the residence OF
her stepta her, the one at MIR. Barnarjs
beng granI succ ,ss. NJ ,llie, that j,
rigat, every Que Is sure TO come. as success
and good looks generally attend you,
One of our y ung men. just OF age, has
made up his mind To try farming this ear
aud he has been very successful, for he
has got about so dcr s OF wheat sowed all
ready, an has done il well,
If snybody, that is, woman. is on Oh,
marry just come down this way, as there i.
an able bodied man here who says that il
all he wants.
p. S.-You may expect that he will
want you to keep mum, because he cam o
do 1t hins-f, but ile is an able bodice
fellow. rIoA.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
New Books.

We have received from Jones Brothers &
Co, publishers, Chicag.. three books
First Lessons in Arithmetic" "Mllne's
Practical Art metic," and Ridpath's His
tory OF the United States" The arithme
tics are written on thu inductive plan and
unite oral ard w.itten arithemetic in ra-
tional method of instruction, Instead OF
presenting rnass of definitions, rules and
principles to be memorized by the pupil
on his hrst introduction to the subject, lie
is lead up TO the ruleg through plain and
comprehensive examples which he cannot
fail to understand, and hence when the
rules and difficult parts are encountered
he finds that he has mastered their princi-
Piles in advance in thoroughly practical
manner. Beside there are demonstrations
of problems by pictorial illustrations, which
are peculiarly attractive to youth. The
history is what it parports to be, which is
a rare thing in 3 school history of our
country. As q rule works of this kind are
anything but historical. and generally are
only summary of dry facts with the Lille
and soul of progressive events omitted.
Prof Rldpath paints the Inspiring story OF
he discovery Of this land, OF the trials and
prlvations of the early settlers, the ma
ti5nal Dir h and advancement TO the front
rank among the powers of the earth. in a
series of word pictures that glow with pas
triotic feryor anu impress themselves upon
the mind with indellible force Sill, the
language is Single and admirably adali>
| cd to the minds of the young. Some val-
uable features OF this history are progress
| i've maps. chronological charts and topo>
graphical diagrams. Nothing approach
ing them in completeness was ever incor-
| porated in sch, 81 history. These works
are published by Jones Brothes L Co.. OF
Philadelp phia, Cincinnati, and Chicago. and
are the cheapest and best bound school
books we have yet seen.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
COUNTY COURT.

The following business WAS transacted in
the County Court this week,
q. w. tiruboe vs. VIM Moon; Sheriff.
sale confirmed.
] I Cooper vs A Allen; to r.coy.,
money. Dismissed.
H Il Gutfin vs Su,ar Pine Mills; Dismiss
ed
VIM Kramp VS. Su sar Pine Mills Co: o
recover money.
In the matter of the road from Cole,
valley to Looking Il lass, it appearing tha,
the viewers and surveyor, failed to mee
and transact the business, it wa ordere,
that John Hasper, w. r. Chen+weth an,
K. starks be rt'>a pointed viewers and Il !.
Il. Hurlbut surye or.
In thu matter of the change of the road
from Canyonvile to Days creek. it was or
der-d as petitioners asked.
fhe bonds CT F. P. Hogan, as tax collec
tor. were approved.
Liquor license to j. C. Reid, Gardiue,
recinci grant. d
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
BRIEF ITEMS.

=
The tax collector has gone forth.
DR. Y. Gesner has concluded TO .ocate in
Rosebnrg.
II ia nor safe to say anything defuite on
the weather.
The brick work on Marks new building
has been finished.
Quite a number Of citizens from Oakland
paid our city visit this week.
D'phtheria is prevailing to an alarming
+ extent ia the Willamette valley.
The 2Sth of November. has been sei
apart as day OF Thanksgiving.
The dining room of the Metropolitan
hotel has been improved considerably OF
late.
Remember the PhillaIlathian society re-
organizes this Satur lay night, at the cnurt
house at halt past seven.
Clhen's show window displays considers
able artistic skill 1t attracts the Rtten-
tion of those who pass the store.
Mail matters are considerably DISTURBED
in Ills county. Ten Mile end Csmas have
been without any mail tor sometime.
The school Of Miss Lucy Hay is in a
hourishing condition Parents are we'll
satisfied with the progress their children
are making.
w B. Laswell, formerly prosec cuting
attorney for the fifth judicial district has
been made $t50.000 richer lately by the
death of an uncle.
The re were Fl led tor record in the clerk =
Office for the month, forty-sev.u deeds;
seventeen real estate mortgages, and three
ehattel Mortgages.
All pizes window and picture glasses
from 30x40 down for sale at Portland prices
by box Or pane at ). Hamilton's drug store.
Glass cutting done to order.
Baldheaded gentleman in the pit to q
young lady in dress circle dnring sn Atiect>
Ing passage in the play: II respect your
emotions, miss. but you are shedding tears
onmy head"
The Salem Statesman, of last Friday
contains an account of man who com
mitted suicide, having been disappointed In
love- He took a couple of lead pills
and quickly digested his life.
RW-The National Gold Medal was ava nd
ed TO Bradley g. Rulofson :or the best Pho
tographs in tue United States. and the VIZ
emma Medal for the best in the world
40 Montgomery Sireet. San Francisco.
The postofiice department has ruled thai
she husband has no control over the cores
pondence OF his wife. This decision viii
not prevent 9 man from carrying his wife'i
letter around in his inside pock t three
weeks before mailing it.
A man calling himself DR.. Hollaway
writes us from London TO say that he il
not responsible for the adver. .isements o
HoIloways Pills appearing in American
newspapers. This does not concern ns. NO
having inserted . ad. referred TO. ant
Deiiler do we intead 10 give this Londor
chap any free advertisement.
The Yamhill Reporter is authority fol
this At one time met many years age
turee families in w st chehalem furnish
ed the district school there, thirty child
dren These chiidren we're all brothers
sisters and ccusinsN L ree sisters were th
mothers of them all. The fathers wer
named Jacob Haynes, DaviG Ramsey. ant
Levi Hay.y, and our Uncle Shuck here II
tJ.n was grandfather to to the whol'
crowd of youngsters, blood relative q
nearly whole school
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
A Large Acreage to be Sown.

The present fair wea'her is enabling
our farmers to speed the plow to their
hearts content Those in whose judi.
ment reliance is to be placed, and who
have adrvaay looked over the field, think
It more than probable that one>third more
acreage viii be sown this year than 'ast;
and that the wheat product of the county
next year will be at least one-third greater
than this The more the merrierl
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
A New Visitor.

J.B. Wyatt. Esq Wells. Fargo & Cos.
agent, Albany, was 10 the city during the
week. In appearance he resembles Sea
captain after prosperous voyage, or re-
tired major of the army, with u handsome
pension. and he is jolly, good company
you may depend. He has returned home
and taken our good wishes with bim-te
be renewed whenever he shall again give
Roseburg call.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Joe Claugh i'm Town.

Joe Claugh vas in town during the
week, happier and better company than
ever, if such were possible. He has in
vesle ed in mining stocks in Josephine
county, end the prospect before him is al
together pleasing. Joe evidently feels bs,-
ter .han he did the morning when Billy
tarl "subbed" for him. and on q steer
grade on of the leaders in the team got It's
tail fastened in the hook on the wagon
tongue. Good luck go with you, Joe.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Did He TRY to Suicide?

Elsewhere we speak OF a man VINO said
he WAS "doped" by a sa'eonskeeper. Now
COMES in Other parties who say they be
lieve the individual referred TO attempted to
commit suicide by taking arsenic. Knowing
nothing of tie natter. we do not know
whether the man tri,d to kiln himself Oh
not. There is this much certain: we DC
believe, in fact know, there is no saloon
keeper in town who would dope any
one
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Discharged.

Our readers will remember the circum
stances OF the arres of Hansen Bros. for The
larceny of a lih. from the hard wa-e store Of
Sheridan Brothers, the subsequent acquit-
tai OF Chas Hansen and the convict IN of
his brother Henry. After his acquittal
here Charles Hansen was taken to Eugene
CITY on the charge Of the larceny of a
watch. The evidence produced pointed to
the guilt of Henry Hansen and not to that
OF Charles. II was testified that Il e STR
len watch was found in th possession of
Henry and not Cnarl s Hansen, hence The
latter was di charged.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Turn Ont.

At the reqdest of the members of the
Philiala hian society, We announce that
this society will be reorganized at the
Court house this Saturday night. 1t Is the
intention Of the members to make the
meetings OF this society far more interest
ing and useful than ever before. To this
end adirs ar, especially invited TO attend
b,c me members and participate in the ex'
erslses. A large number have expressed
the Intention To assist in the reorganization
ana We hope it WILL be accomplished suc'
cessfully
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Amendments.

Following are the appointments of the
M. e Church for the year 1878: First
Sabbath. Ten Mile II ;. M Looking Glass
3 P. NJ; the Second Sabbath. Canyons
vile. II A NJ, alternate be ween Days
creek and Cow creek 3 P. NJ; Third Sab
bath Roseburg IL A. NJ, Pine Grove schoo
house on Deer creek P. NJ, Roseburg in
the evening: Fourth Sabbath. C rland II
alter ate between French Settlement anu
Coles valley SP.M. N. A. STARR.
Pastor
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Riot at Oregon Guy.

Last Saturday Il riot of considerable i'm
portance occurred at Oregon City. 1t was
occasloned oy coutict between the Chi
nese and some whites of hat place The
Cinnamon were returning from their work
when they were attacked by about twenty
whites They repelled the .ttack with vig-
or and the result was u draw battle. A
number on both sides were badly injure,i
and the excitement was intense 1t il
feared that there may be renewal of tie
fight before long
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
------------'ss . . . -----------
.'Said He Was DOped. "

A party went into saloon in this city
Tuesday evening and took drink OF
whisxey. He went 10 other salsons and
dittoed. Then aid lie was "doped. Fin,
ally he fell. Then came three physician
with mustard, warm water and ipecac, end
pronounced I he mans trouble as that oi
symptoms of extreme nausea and AT the
present writing he coatempiates joining
the tiood Tenn plars TO :he tune, "Iil moi
drink any more" Good enough
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The fnlIowinng concludes the proceed.
inns OF tbr Circuit Court for this term:
W. 1. Briggs vs. L. Hasper, suit in equity
for thu pa-tition and sale of real property.
Continued
Lenora Bunch VS. David Bun Iii; di
yorce Continued
Rich vs. Palmer: 10 set aside Sher-
ifs deed Judgment for plaintiff
same VS. l. Aeel,to -rfarce lien. De-
cree OF default against defendant.
Fannie Lockwood VS.. :. " Crane. snit
in equity u foreelose mortgage. judo
ment in favor OF plaintiff
State VS. VIM Munds; TO enforce lien.
Jud 1mrnt in favor Of defendant.
Court adjourned Saturday without day
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Society Meetings.

prsvsap q MPQUA CHA TER NO. II. K
SkX a. ~. hold regular commun,ca
S1118 tinns every first and third Tuesday
In each month All members in good
standing will take due and timely notice
I'd govern themselves accordingly. Visit.
ing companions are invited to meet with
the Chapter when convenient
B. HERMANN, H. P.
w. L FRfEDLANDER. Sec'y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
House Burned.

The residences of E. W. Dixon, near
Canyonville. was destroyed by FIRE on SAT-
urday last. he chimney was defective.
ahd it is thought the flames. which finally
bursted forth and destroyed the building.
had been smouldering for sometime. Ewes
ryth.ng in the house was consumed
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
DON'T Write ANY More.

Our Myrtle Greek correspondent seems to
have enlarged upon the truth in his short
note of last week. We want only facts and
as our correspondent appears to have more
than filled the measure. we hope he will
quit writing hereafter; in fact We would ad-
yist. him to do 80
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
New Editor.

Mr. Earnest Oldendorff graduate of
one of the best European universities. has
assumed the editorial control of the Port.
land Bee. The freshness and vigor with
which he writes shows him to be, a
man OF ability. That paper is certain of
success
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Transactions of the Land Office for
October.

Following are the transactions Of the U.
s. Land Office at this place for the month
Of October: 1880 acres sold for ash; 10
acres OF Mineral Land sold; 81 Hcmeste eads
located; 81 P-e-empt;on tilings; l5 Final
Homestead proofs made; 2 Donation Ger
Iiticates issued.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Notice.

Union Encamrment No. OIL o. o. F.. will
meet ia the Odd Fellows Hall, Roseburg,
on Friday evening November 18th for the
purpose of co,nferrirg the Encampment
,,D-gree iou all applicants who are in
good standing.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Quarterly Meeting.

First quarterly meeting of the Oakland
circuit. Methodist Episcopal Chuach South.
November 10th and 18th, at Thomas Win.
eford's school house. Lower Calapooia.
j K. ". BELL. p. E.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Died,

In this city, November Sd. William CARL,
infant son of George and Fannie Roberts,
aged two months and twentw.ihree DAYS
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09

sNA /LAUREL LODGE A. F. and A. NJ
~ holds regular meetings on or before
A. JONES. W. NJ.
AZ CAMPBELL, Secy.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Seven HappY Widows.

A Salem paper says that seven widows of
that place were made nappy within ten
days. The editor was only informing his
readers that the widows had been n arried.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
Rebuilding.

The business men Of Junction City are a
very enterprising class Most of them are
preparing to rebuild their stores. which
were recently destroyed by fire, May they
prosper.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-09
GROCERIES, cRoCKERY. wILLoW-wARE & CUTLERY.


sRerembep will occupy Dr. lamon's brick opposts the
the Metropolitan hotel where shall e goods cheaper cash than
aver before M. JOSEPHsON.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-04
What a lettering Fabric.

Is n system depleted OF vitality and irregu
lar In Its functions. II is only Judicious AM
PROMPT medication that can save 1t from n
speedy and total collapse. The tonic and
regulating propensities of Hostettcr's Stom-
ach Bitters particularly adapt that benign
medicine to revive physical vigor, and re-
form those bodily Irregularities which are a
barrier 10 its permanent restoration. Bill
business and constipation are totally over
come by 1t, and the digestive activity and
thorough assimilation which 1t promotes
have the effect OF increasing the vivifying
and nourishlng qualities Of the blood. The
Bitters are also an excellent detergent OF the
vital current, since they communicate a
healthy stimulus to the bladder and kidneys,
which are the most important channels for
the escape ofits impurities. Pure, agreeable,
and of botanic origin. thorough and prompt.
but never violent in Its action, the reasons
for the transcendent popularity OF this medi.
cine are both cogent and appreciable.
apr29 to may 9th
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-04
MILITARY MATTERS.

One of the most important military
trials which ever took place in the
United States is that Of Col. Aug. V.
Kautz, now in progress at Omaha.
Among other members of the court are
Generals George Crook and c. C. Au-
CUR. The trial is expected to last a
couple Of weeks. Twenty-Five years
ago Major Howe was tried on charges
preferred by Gen. Harvey. Jefferson
Davis was then Secretary of War, Jo-
seph E. Johnson was a member of the
Court, and Nathaniel Lyon was its
Judge Advocate. This of Col. Kautz
is almost equal to that in Importance.
Lieut.. Geo. F. Chase, Of the Sd Cav
airy has arrived at Omaha from the
east.
Gen. Rufus Ingalls,, assistant Quar-.
termaster General, U. s. A, is paying
a visit to Omaha.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-04

Frank ID. Yates, a government con
tractor well known hereabouts, has
brought suit against the government
to ecove $1,000, claimed by him under
a hay contract. Yates had a contract
to furnish a large quantity Of hay for
the post at Fort Custer and that no
other hay than his should be used for a
specified time. In face of this the COM
mandant of the post received other
hay, and vouchers were sent to head
quarters for payment. In considera-
tion Of these averments Yates feels as
though he ought to have the money
paid to him. The testimony will go to
Washington where it will be enter
tanned by the court Of claims. Denver
Democrat.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-04
Police Pickinus.


Robert Boyd got gloriously drunk on
the streets, and policeman Martin gave
him a berth in the calaboose until yes
terday morning, when he was taken be-
fore Judge Slaughter, pleaded guilty,
was fined 80, which he paid, and went
his way rejoicing.
A. B. Jones was picked up by officer
Martin in n of the alleys of the city
so full of "bug juice" that he could not
keep the streets. With the aid of Mar,
tin, however, he brought up at thu
cooler, and on yesterday had an inter
view with Judge Slaughter, who fixed
his fine at 80. He paid it and depart
ed.
Jno. Murphy was accused by Officer
Smith of using abusive and profane
language at the depot. He pleaded not
guilty. The testimony pro and con
being given, Judge Fisher fixed the
damages at S16. He had no money and
was sent to the cooler.
Officer Smith brought in Mary Ly-
mott on the charge of disturbing the
peace by the too free use of her tongue.
She made a great deal of noise In the
court room, but Judge Fisher, seeming
to understand her case perfectly, she
being an old time offender, found her
guilty and fixed the fine at S16. A
want of the requisite cash caused her
to take quarters in the cooler.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-05-04
Beautiful Hair.

From J. a. Tyner, a ,oeu knoson cits-
ss Of Wilson. N. O.: My wife had
uttered for ten OF twelve years with a
lind Of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff, and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to its
natural color, the hair stopped falling
u and is growing beautifully. BY tell
Ing OF the effect it had on the head of
my wife 1 have induced a number to
Try it, and 1 want you to send me a doz-
en- bottles by express. L enclose post
office order for IS to pay for it. London
hair Color Restorer is sold at rs cents
Q bottle by all leading druggists. DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia, sole pro.
prietors. Colburn, Birks q Co. and
Singer d Wheeler, wholesale agents.
Sold in Cheyenne by Addoms & Glover.
corner 10th and Eddy streets.
marl9-dtt&sa&w-1y