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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
UMPQUA FERRY.

H. w. Churchill and G.. NJ. Armstrong
took their departure to>day for Coos Bay
on tour to look after the curiosities of
art and nature.
Nothing of importance has happened
to-day except there is good prospects of
the rain stopping.
Charles Baird and family have just ar
rived from Tennessee, and intend to locate
here if they find this country suitable to
their taste. We welcome you most hearth
ly to this New Land of Ours, and wish
You all the success that can possibly at.
tend you.
On Wednesday there was quilting at
the residence Of Mr.. Lyield also learn
that one was given at Mr. Gemond's on
Hubbard Creek Both were largely at
iended. Why not have more and be more
like neighbors.
Mr.. George Shambrook. one Of she most
prominent farmers of this place. came very
near lnseing a fne lot Of good clean wheat
by fire. The grain was still in the field
where it was thrcshed, and during the rain
straw was set on f4e, thinking there was
no danger of the sacks being burned as
they were quite q ways from the straw.
The fire fingered along until the rain had
ceased and the sun came out and it began
| to boom up. but was not noticed until it
| had caught on to the straw the sacks
were covered with. Mr. Eastra Farnes-
worth and Wm Finely were just passing
by ard noticed the fire had caugh. On
throwing the sacks out from th,. flames
they succeeded in saving most all of the
grain. There were about two hundred
bushels of some of the choicest raised in
the valley.
Grain hauling has recommended as the
roads have got in excellent condition, hui
most all are done hauling and swinging
the plow around preparing for he crop o
70. which will far exceed this years al
most all the ground will be plowed swics
and put in better every way.
Ye golden apple is being gathered ant
/ put in boxes for use in old winter which il
fast approaching. The apple crop wal
about an average. but the peach plum ant
pear crop We're very near a failure owing
to those heavy frosts We had in the spring
Last Friday Mr.. A. E. Clayton passed
through ON his way to the Willams' te
where he intends to visit his relations aud
friends and the Fair also.
! Harbor Stanley is moving on to tbs
place owned by Mr.. Williams which b,
has rented this year. understand he pay,
$3.50 cash rent. which is undoul tedly 6
large sum for that place.
VIM. Finley has rented MIR. Farnes
worth's lace and H. f. He Witt has rem,
ted the Hurst place.
In my last items | made mistake in re
gard to Mr.. Swick preaching at the schoo
house by being wrongly informed. / un
derstand that he had the weather being
bad postponed his preaching until tn,
third Sunday of this month.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12

The contract Of the Oregon and Califor-
MIA Stage Company has been extended to
the 10Th Of this month. when Williams 1t
Is supposed. will take charge.
Brother Moshsr presents rather gro.
tesque appearance ss an advocate against
! personal journalism after publishing
Taxpayers scurility. Consistency etc.
| Senator Colvig, Of this county, is recover
ing from severe attack of Typhoid fever.
Mr. Colvig is an energetic man and it is
hoped will soon be able to resume his du
| ties.
W. r. Wells. of Ten Mile, was in the
| ely last Tuesday. He was on his way to
| the State Fair. and to purchase supplies
enr bis stores at Looking Glass and Ten
Mile.
The NJ E. Church South have been
holding their Conference in the city during
the week. The ministers present showed
themselves to be an intalligen. and ener-
getic class.
Married, at the residence of the brides
father, in Fair Oaks, October 9th, by j. A.
Hunt. j, A. Hunt p, Thomas NJ. Huns
phreys to Miss Alice Smith, all OF Dou.
glas county
Two hundred dollars were contributed
to liquidate the Indebtedness of the NJ. E,
Church South last Sunday. Bishop Wright
man preached q powerful sermon at the
Court house thst day.
The Cinnamon of Portland making ore
parations for grand funeral purchased
sheep. immersed il in boiling water and
stripped the wool from the body before the
torture produced death.
The charts and reports of surveys oder
ed by act of June 49, 1878. at the follows
ing places have been completed and for
warded TO Washington: P,rs Orford, Coz
guile river. Coos Bay, Alsea river and
age Fonlwether.
Rev. p s. Knight. of Salem, delivered
his lecture on the Future Northwest to
large audience at that place. The salem
papers say the lecture was magnificent
effort. As he expects to deliver his lecture
in different portions of the State we hope
he will pay our city visit.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
IN PROBATE COURT

Following is the business trans
acted IN the Propate Court last
Tuesday:
In the matter of the guardian
ship of the minor heirs of Robt.
Cowan; Caroline Dowan, guar
dian of the minor heirs of said
estate, submitted her annual
statement which was approved
and placed on file.
La the matter of the estate Of
Loren Davis, deceased; sale o.
property confirmed.
In the matter of the estate O.
81. NJ. Holden, deceased; J. W
Mcclure appointed guardian o
taid heirs.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Wanted His Money.

One day this week we were accosted by
rather old looking man, thus, do you
know about the San Francisco banks ?
have SONS money in one of them and am
anxious to know about it." After an
swering in the negative the old fellow was
not satisfied. He said he had thousand
dollars in the Masonic bank of san Fran
cisco, but he failed to show certificate OF
deposit and we concluded he was attempts
ing famous dodge to obtain mon, y. Uns
+ fortunately Ter him he had dropped on a
"Moneyless Man"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
AN OLDsETTLRR.
An Agreeable and Enterprising Pic.
neer Goes to the Fair to Buy
Fine stock.

Last Tuesday We had the pleaure meet
ing with Mr. Sam Dement.an old pioneer of
Coos county This gentleman was the first
settler on the waters of the Coquille. and
has been engaged principally in the stock
raising business, in which he has been
very successful. He has gone to attend
the State Fair, and while below intends to
purchase lot Of fine blooded stock. Mr..
Dement, is just the man to improve and
enrich the country. The roads about his
place are in excellent condition and shows
Mr.. Dement, to be man of thrift and en-
terprise.
He is familiar with the string scenes of
early times, and in listening to his conyer-
sation one becomes intensely interested.
NJ. Dement, is certainly valuable citizen
to Cons county.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Passed Through.

Last Saturday w. C. Myers. arrived n
this city with his stock on his way to the
State Fair. Among the fne stock he had
with him wer- Gen. Fluery, Hortense and
foal, Arabia Boy and the Shetfands, The
Arabia Boy fulfis the predictions made of
him when colt-that he would make one
of the finest horses in the country. The
little Shetlan ,s attracted considerable at
tention. There will doubtless be fine
display of blooded stock Of all kinds at the
State Fair.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Horses Ran Over.

Last Monday morning as the northern
bound train was approaching Lake LaBsih
bridge, the engineer saw two horses on
the track, but seeing it impossible to
check the train in time to prevent striking
them, dashed on them at full speed in or
der to keep the train from being thrown
from the track, One OF the animals was
kill outright and the other badly mangled
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Funeral of Winnie Floed.

Friday evening, October 4th,
the remains of Winnie Floed
were b. ought to this city. The
next day the body was taken to
st. Stephens hurch, and after
appropriate ceremonies, was taxi
en- to the Catholic Cemetery. The
solemn services were conducted
by Rev. Father Heinrich.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Faithful Officer.

Peter Kearns. the retiring City Marshal.
during his term Of Office, has shown him.
self an efficient officer While we regret
ths city loses his services we are con64ent
NJ, Beard VIII give general satisfaction.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Fire at the Monumental Mines.

The Monumental mines located in East,
ern Oregon, recently suffered from con.
siderable FIRE. The Tunnel house and other
propety destroyed fore the flames could
ha snh1Ined.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
THE CONFERENCE.

The Columbia Annual Confer
ence OF the NJ. E. Church South.
which has been in session in this
ely during the week, made the
following appointments tor the
ensuing year:
WILLAMETTE DlsTRIcT.-T. B. WHITE
P. E.
Albany, z A Moses.
Tangent aud Lebanon, ID G
Oregon City, E Castel.
Mcfarland.
Dallas, I B Whiie.
Junction, T B White.
Coast Fork, B r Baxter.
Santian, TO be q, ppled.
Harrisburg, j B Perkins.
Tillamook, VI NJ Skipworth.
Corvallis and College, J. Emery.
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT R N
BELL. P E..
jacksonville, A Hardison.
Oakland, w IL Klyce.
Table Rock, NJ Stahl.
| Coquille, to be Supplied.
Applegate, to be Supplied.
Roseburg, j r N Bell.
wALLA wALLA DIsT-R oaLEsBY,
Pc.
Weston, E P Warren.
Pendlcten, Il F Burger.
Dayton. s Ell Davis.
Palouse, to be Supplied.
BLUE MOUNTAIN DIST W COMP
TON, P E.
Wallowa, J w Shreve.
Powder River, S Gascoigne.
Boise City, + z Haynes.
Grande sonde, j w. Comp
ton.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12

Ma LAUREL LODGE A. F. and A. NJ
~ holds regular meetings on or before
each fall moon
A. JONES, W. NJ.
A.F CAaEfBELL, Secy.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
New Goods.

Marks & Co. have been receiving new
goods all week. Their counters are con
stsntiy lined with customers.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
PHILETARIAN

PHILETARIAN
Ledge. No 8. o. o.
n meets on Saturday evening, OF each
week At o'cieek. in their hall at Rose
burg. Members ofthe order In good stand>
ing are invited to attend. By order of the N
~.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
Society Meetings.

sDzme q MPQUA CHA oTER NO. ii, r
zN A. NJ, hold regular communtca--
eas8 tions every FIRST and third Tuesday
"a each month All members in coed
landing win take due and timely notice
I'D govern themselves accordingly Visit.
ing companions ara invited 10 meet with
.ae Chapter when convenient
b HERMANN, Il r.
w. L FRTEDLANDER, Sec'y
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-10-12
HATS, SHOES, Boots, ETs.,
cRocERIEs cRocKERY. wIILow.wARE CUTLERY.

RememberI will occupy Dr. Hamions brick opposite the
he Meopoitan hotel sell goods
tvsr before. NJ JOsEPHsOh.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

The Baltimore Standard. speaking
of the Potter investigation in Louisi-
ana, says:
The most shameful and alarming
fact iu connection with the whole mat
ter is that when Senator charged, on
his own personal responsibility. that
there was q fraud OF 500, OOO, 900 in
Sherman's accounts; Mr.. Hayes and
nearly all the Republicans in Congress
voted solidly against an investigation
that involved a high crime against
popular sovereignty by this same Sher'
man, and not one voice demanded that
his accounts should be examined, al
though they all knew that he has grown
rich in office, aud is the bosom friend
of that double faced scoundrel. Stan.
ley Matthews.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

Our P. NJ, has handed US letter
from A. J. Roberts, dated Mobile,
Ala, June 90, written on behalf of a
Mrs. Quimby, who came to that city
from Sumter county, Ala. nine years
ago with four children. and becoming
sick was sent to the hospital, and her
children to the "Sheltering Arms,
(some religious charitable institution
we suppose.) On her recovery, she
applied for her children, but was told
that on a rumor that tho mother was
dead, they had been taken away and
she has never heard from them since.
Owing to her grief and constant weep
ing she became blind. The youngest
child was named Virginia Quimby, and
she is reported to have died recently.
Any one having any information of
the lost children would greatly oblige
a suffering and worthy woman by ad-
dressing the same to Mr.. Roberts, as
above.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

Recorded in june:
Guadalupe Campoo De Ortega and
hus band to s II Mckie.
State to Y T Sisson, tax deed.
Same to same.
State to G w Sampson, tax deed.
Same ~ same.
Same to same.
MI MOCsrty and wife to D y Moore,
100 acres on Plum creek, 81 200.
A B Elliott to Robert Kyle. l34
36.1O0 acres, $1,000. :, ~
FIR Malone to X NJ CALDWELL 20
iii Eastman and wife to Perry
Bates and NJ Williams, lot IA, block
6, in San Marcos, $50. :,
State to W q Hutchinson, tax deed.
w . Hutchinson to W H Warner.
VIM Wilks to II ] Sledge, l32 aores'
INV Mcmahon. ST Diokey. J S
Diokey, by sheriff, to W G Mullins.
Ri Lowry and 3 4 Lowry to W
j Good. interest in 1000 acres on On'
ion creek, $500.
Sc johnson and Eliza johnson to
G w Sampson, land, 1893.
sc Harl and wife to b II White,
175 acres, S275' u
G H Thomas and wife, W NJ Thorn.
as and wife and j H Thomas and wife
to N Steele.
RR Candy to Mp Candy. deed Of
gift. :,
s Rink.r and wife to Trustees OF
Baptist church.
i A p McNeer and wife to G Pas.
chal, power Of atty.
W McNeer and wife to Otto Groos.
800 acres. S2.427.
w Wilks to B e Wilks: 4,
John G Duval and Florida Howard
to G Il Johns & Co., power Of atty.
RM Franklin to W L Townsend,
1872 acres, so.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
Tho Fourth at FlaSonIa.

The people Of Gonzales, Fayette,
Colorado, Bastrop, Caldwell and La
vaca counties assembled spontaneous
ly at Flatonia on the Fourth on the
invitation of the good people OF that
thriving burg for the purpose Of cele-
brating the day. At a low estimate
seven thousand persons we're present.
1t was model celebration. All bust.
ness was suspended, and the Stars
and Stripes" foated from every roof.
Still more significant was the fact that
Judge Ireland, who three years ago
wrote and published an elaborate
article against future celebrations Of
the 4th, was one of the speakers. As
there is a possibility that he may repre-
sent us 10 Congress. We rejoice to re-
cord this change Of heart" on his part,
for with his former views. he would
have lad no influence at Washington.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
The Financial Situation.

We find the following just and sensi.
BILE views in an exchange. After show.
ing how our national debt originated
in military necessity, the writer pro.
ceeds:
But what was born of necessity need
not be nurtured by the fostering care
of the government when that necessity
has passed away. The war is over, as
some Of our financiers as we'll rs poll
ticians need to learn. The Govern
ment is no longer in the grasp Of a
cruel emergency. But it stands before
the world with a credit unexcelled.
It has the wealth of a mighty nation
and the resources of an unequalled
country behind it. 1t is no suppliant
at any creditors feet. 1t waits no
longer at the money. lenders gate. 1t
is time therefore for it to assert its in.
dependence and power. The hard bar
gain made in an hour of distress should
not be continued a day longer than is
denominated in the bonds. Every
contract made with grasping brokers
when the Government was at their
mercy should not be allowed to bind
the people a moment longer than the
pledge of the nation requires. 1t may
be far from wise to reverse the entire
financial policy of the past but it will
be wise to undo whatever was forced
upon us by necessity and weakness.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

A DELIGHTFUL party of young peo-
pie was held Thursday evening upon
the lawn fronting the residence Of Maj
W. q. Hutchinson, in San Marcos; the
fruits and delicacies of the season be.
ing dispensed in the open air.
The young gentlemen present, beg
that Maj. Hutchinson and his excellent
lady by whose kindly invitation the
lawn was used for the purpose, as well
as those young ladies who projected
the assembly, will accept their hearty
thanks for the pleasure afforded by this
occasion; trusting that the success Of
this is but the forerunner Of many
more such joyous reunions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

ThrocIxuuor ton In San Marcos
The speech Of this distinguished
gentleman at our town on Friday last
was strong, commou-sensc effort and
made very favorable impression. In
connection with the charge that he
was unfriendly or Indifferent to the
interests of the frontier, he referred
to the fact that when be first came TO
Northern Texas it, too. was q frontier
region, so the speaker had early learn
ed to sympathize with the privation'
and sufferlngs Of frontier people. We
cannot undertake to give even syn
opsis Of the speech, but content our
self by copying the part Of it relating
to the expenses Of the State govern
ment, as we find it in the Galveston
Meps, and as substantially repeated
at this place:
I'm 1867 the population Of this State
was 100000. The taxable value OF its
property at that time was sl7O,OOO,OOO,
and the rate of taxation was fifteen
cents on the 500. Now the popula.
ton is nearly three times as great,
while the increase in values is almost
incalculable. During that year l was
the Governor Of this State, and as such,
claim as a distinctive record, the fact
that I not only administered the affairs
of the government efficiently, but with.
in the revenues derived from the as
sessments. Now the rate Of taxation
is fifty cents on the 500, and instead
of paying the costs Of government. we
find year after year the debts growing
larger and larger, as the credit of the
grandest commonwealth on the CONT
nent grows less and less. Bonds are
sold to meet deficiencies, and bonds
and interests are carried forward in the
aggregate Of the States obligations. to
be met by those who shall hereafter
succeed us in the control and manage.
ment of public affairs. But this is a
question of history with which you are
all familiar. The remedy is what you
want. Like the single drops Of crystal
water that come percolating from the
mountains and the crevices of the
granite rock that rib its sides, ming
ling with the tiny brook that MARBLES
its way to the creeks and rivers that
make up the mighty ocean, the little
costs that figure in the aggregate Of the
governmental expenses may be traced
from their consequences to their causes,
and if we would stop the outward flow
We must dam up the wales and valleys
that are now inundated with the full
tide of extravaganza in official places.
This is the remedy, and the motto of
the future should be. let US live with
in our means"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

GIGANTIC land frauds, something
like those in Texas. have been discov-
cred in California. No estimate can
at present be made Of the number Of
acres held under fraudulent transfers,
but it is thought to amount to millions
The San Francisco Chronicle says
that many men who stood high 10 pub
lie estimation are known to have been
engaged in the svindle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
Noun tain City Items.

The funeral Of Mrs. Allen, on The
Sd, was attended by large concourse
of people. 1t shows the esteem in
which she was held by the community.
The burial service was conducted BY
the pastor, Rev. J.J. A. Roach, assist
ed by Revs. D. A. Porter and j. ).
Williamson.
Mrs. Barton's health has greatly i'm.
proved.
There is an unusual amount of sick
ness in the community. DR.. Barbee,
Mrs. Roach, w. Il. Roach, late stu
dent Of Trinity University at Tehua'
cana, James Allen and lady, Mrs.
Nivens and others have been on the
sick list, but are all convalescent, ex-
cept James Allen, who is suffering
from rheumatism.
Col. Buuton is ION the 60" again.
Mr.. Concerts school closed last
week. He had no special examination,
but gave his pupils supper which l
learn was a nice thing. l am told he
is rather fond of good eating any way.
The children say they had a good time.
croquet and other amusements being
in order. ALEXIS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

A CORRESPONDENT writing from
Onion Greek, makes the following
good point:
States, counties, cities, and even
villages, possess distinctive individual
ties aud qualities Of character, that are
as pronounced and obvious as the dis
tinguishing features of individuals
and the press is perhaps, the chiefave
nue. Of delineation. By the newspa.
psrs. which root in the hearts Of q
people, and derive their succor and
support from their willing patronage,
may be determined much that apper.
tains to the mental, the moral. the So
cial. and the religious status of that
people"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
way.

TIE Dallas Commercial says that
nobody ever has or ever can answer
the charge that Governor Hubbard
was guilty of falsehood when he said
that the Burnett check was drawn
against shipment Of cotton, when it
was proven conclusively that he did
not have the cotton to ship and did
not ship it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

We were little ahead of time last
week in reference to the reception of
MIR. Schleicher at San Antonio. But
it has since come off, and was one of
the most hearty and inspiring that
ever greeted the return home OF q
faithful public servant.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

The noble old hero and statesman,
General 10. Lane, though in his 10th
year, has offered his services to the
Governor Of Oregon, to serve against
the hostile Indians now in arms in
Eastern Oregon and Idaho.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

JAMES CONVERSE, ESQ.,, was up.
pointed May /. Superintendent of the
G. H. e. 8. A. Railway vice A. w.
Dickinson, resigned. A. W. May
formerly Secretary Texas State Bureau
Of Immigration under the late Hon.
q. Leffler, is chief clerk of said Rail.
way,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

The Office of the Waco Examiner
has been destroyed the second time BY
fire. Supposed to be the work OF an
incendiary.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
Blauco County Estray Notice.

TAKEN UP BY W. R. Sharp, and estraysd be-:
fore W. Wedekind, J. p, Prec't No. 3, In said
county, one light bay saddle horse, LEFT hind foot
fourths hands high, branded 0 on left shoulder
and on left jaw. Appraised at $35 90.
Witness my name and the seal OF said county
Court at Office in Blanco Co. Texas, June 26th
1878.
WIN. NeCARTY,
Cl'k Co. CT. Blanco Co. Texas.
By Jne. W. Speer, Deputy. June 2s.3w
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13
NOTICE OF CITATION.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To THE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF
BLANco COUNTY, GREETING:

bLANC0 COUNTY, GREETING
You are hereby commanded that you.
by making publication of this writ in
some newspaper published IN the county
Of Blanco, if there be one published in
said county, but il not, then in the near
est county where newspaper is publish
ed, for three successive weeks previous
to return day hereof. summon Thomas
Bundick, who is a transient person, 90
that the ordinary process Of law cannot
be served upon him, to be and appear be.
fore me. at my Office in the town of Blan'
co, Blanco county, Texas, on the fourth
Monday in July, A. ID. 1873, at 10 O'Clock
A. n, then and there to answer the com
plant Of Charles B. Harris on an account
for eighty-three dollars, and interest
thereon.
Herein fail not but have you then and
there this writ. with your return thereon,
showing bow you have executed the same:
Given under my hand. this oath day oil
June, A. d. ISIS.
W. s CALLAHAN,
Justice Of the Peace Of BlaDco 20.
June 2e-3u
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-13

Gentlemen who have travelled
through Western Texas say we have
The finest crop. Of the State.