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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
Cascade Canal Contractors.

A copy OF the bill passed by the
last Oregon Legislature, pertaining
to hiring Chinese on any public
work in this state, together with
an Introduction to the bill by the
Workingmen's Protective U..lon,
has been sent to our Senators and
Representatives from this State to
Congress, and a reply Is expected
therefrom IN a short time. The
gentlemen who sent the bill COM
plain that Ball & Platt, tie con-
tractors on the canal at the Cas-
cades, employ some fifty Chinese
OH the work, and that under such
bill as passed the work is illegal
and the contract can be declared
ull and VOID. From what we
can learn 1t seems to be the in
tention of the Workingman E
Unlonin Portland to push matters
through to "a test as soon as posi-.
bic.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23

54 must condemn a newspaper tor
telling the tlutL Is there much
of George Washington in this?
There is aood deal of Brown,
aud if Mr.. McKlnnon wishes tn
be cooked Brown he may be SO,
though we pity his judgment.
In saying this much we do not
intend to reflect upon those who
were not schemers and specula.
tors IN the incorporation business.
We want only to bo understood as
one defending the right and op,
posing the wrong; and while we
may rot admire the judgment OF
soGe men who pay 100 much tor
whistle, we must condemn in
plain language those who reap
:he reward secured always by de-
celt and low cunning.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
The Postmasters' Key.

Postmaster General Key say
he has been misrepresented IN ii
recent Interview Oh the Cn inese
question He is by no means
willing t" lie cla,sed with those
persons who favor unrestricted
Chinese immigration. On the
contrary, he tllHks II threatens a
serious EVIL 10 the good OF the
country. Tie people here are
used IL misrepresentation on this
sbbjec', but will be glad to hear
thar d member of the Cabinet
has not descended so low IA, to
ti-h t''r Eastern notoriety by ma
Ilgnlng Western opinions.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
We A re an Honest People.

Let politicians teach what less
sons they will upon the recent No.
vembcr elections; the moral sure
to be drawn hy those abroad who
hold our securities is that we are
az honest people, and that we may
be relied upon to pay cur lawful
debts III genuine money. We
shall sanction Eo such thing as
reputation, no matter how 1t
may be disguised or what new
name may be invented fer it.
Good faith with the Gre ditors OF
this nation at home and abroad
must aud shall b. maintained.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
Had no Reference.

In last Tuesdays Salem States,
man appeared an editorial article
Under the caption of My Grand
mot.1er. . Our readers will be
pleased to learn that the article
had no reference to ourold friend,
Odell. since 1t was not a personal
sketch of the editor of that paper.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
THE SUCCESSFUL FARMER.

The ambitions farmer, if per
slstent, is always successful. And
successful as farmer he may be
successful as a man. He developes
in culture and breadth. He has
the confidence OF the community
in which he lives. lie Is called
upon to fill the small but impor>
tant neighborhood offices. lie is
commissioner of highways, school
dlrec,or, Justice OF the peace. lie
fills these offices well. HIS abill-
ty is strengthened. He is sent to
legislature for the State. lie knows
the wants OF the people and he
works for them. A seat in Cons
gress is within his reach. In fact
there need be no office within the
gift of the people to which he may
not aspire. But such man will
never forget he is a farmer. Be-
ing true man he thus ennobles
his profession. lie has no cause
to be ashamed of it. To him
there is no higher calling. And
such lnen will convince, are con-
vincing, the world that there is nt
vocation higher or more .ronora.
BILE.
For the good of the country, as
we'll as for h,s individual good, il
is the duty of the farmer to be
ambitious, to get out Of the ruts
and assume AL the rights and re-
sponsibilitles OF his POSITION.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
Hon. II c. George.

ln its personaI sketches of the
members OF the last Oregon Leg
islarure, the Salem Statesman gave
very pleasant skelch II VI. g
George. Senator from Mul!no>
man cou ty That gentle man
was certainly one of the ablesl
members ot,tte Legislature, aud
did his duty as shnull every honest
able Senator. We knov of no
Senator whose ability commaud-
ed greater respect, aud who has
less cause To regret the course ho
pursued than Hol. NJ &. George.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
Another Argument.

The stealing of the remains OF
A T.DStewart will recall the tact
that an attempt TO desecrate the
grave of President Lincoln in I;
similar manner was made a few
years age. The object such ghoal-
lsh transactions is to prompt the
offer of a large reward, in the
claiming of which no questions
will be asked. The frequency OF
grave dissertations is an additional
argument in favor OF cremation.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
sADDLERYWARE.
Next door to Marks & Co.'S. warehouse
ROSEBURG,

! would respectfully inf2rm the public
that have now on hand the largest most
complete stock OF SADDLES. BRIDES.
HARNESS. SADDLE and ORNAMENTS,
WHIPS. ETC. ever brought TO Southern
Oregon, and am fully prepared to fill all or
any orders in any line without delay, and
to The satisfaction of all wlo may favor me
with their patronage, at prices which de-
fy composition.
ALI work warranted
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
We Concur.

The San Francisco Chronicle
hits the nail on the head when it
SAYS: The North and South beirg
politically divided. the Pacific
coast holds the balance of power,
and should utilize ii for settling
the Chinese question once and
tarever.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1878-11-23
NEW TODAY.
-
NOTICE.

Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT,MY WIFE
4 Ada Short, has LETT my bed and board
wi hout cause, and hereby warn all per-
sons not to credit her on my account, as
shall net be liable for her accounts
GEORGE.W SHORT.
RosEBERG, Oregon, November 10.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
The Fourth.

The programme of the exercises here
on the Fourth is published elsewhere.
Our people always turn out well on
such occasions and we shall expect to see
large attend ance.
1t is expected that some Of those from
different parts Of the State, and distin-
guished gentlemen from abroad, who will
attend the Greenback convention, on the
Sd, will remain and help US celebrate.
We are glad to announce that the EN-.
poria Knights Templar band has been Sc
cured to furnish music. 1t is our deliber.
ate conviction that Juth OF Ally ceIebra-
ton without good band is the thinnest
kind Of fraud, which no amount of me
diocre oratory will begin to mitigate.
The grove selected for the exercises is 6
beautiful one, clean and free of under
brush. 1t is at the old Lawrence ford
across the Neosho.
1t is intimated that an excursion o
friends from Junction city proposes to Wis
it US and help celebrate the day with US
We say come. We will endeavor to ''se
ups the best the country affords. and t.
do the fair thing all around.
To the sorrow of the junior editor o
the Wichita Eagle, we regret to announce
that no arrangements have been made fol
| ''fire works."
The "whole world and the rest OF man
k1nd' are invited to our celebration. LIE
| US all join in and have a good time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
FEnIfIan6

While the sun shines farmers here are
trying to do two days work in one. Corn
is fat with weeds; wheat and rye need to
be harvested; corn and potatoes need to
be cultivated. 1 heard one farmer say the
other day, that he wished he had ten
hands that he might work in ten places
at once.
Where are all the lazy tramps? Now
is their time to get work.
Mr.. J. Bigelow, from EmpOria, is just
opening farm out here, on one taken by
Mr.. D. Frazier, deceased.
Mr.. Oak and Mr.. Mcgee, who were
late from Iowa, are each building a new
house.
The Fruitland lassies are slYly whis
pering to each other about q nice stont
house being built by Mr.. John Stanley
They think it means somebody.
Our school closed last Friday with
review of lessons in the forenoon, ant
some nice blackboard exercises, singin!
and declaiming in the afternoon. Tn
day was very pleasantly spent by tn
large number OF visitors present. Mis-
Stanly has faithfully done her part in on
school, and all are pleased.
We Will don our best s'tiebacks," on
liege lords their most presentable grange
suits, and go to EmporIa on the fourth t
help celebrate the nations birth day.
g, L.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

AT meeting of the board Of county
commissioners Of Lyon county, Kansas,
the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Il. W. Randall, AS the own
er Of certain lots in Americus, Lyon coun-
ty, Kansas, which said lots were on May
A. D. 49, sold for the taxes for the year
IS, has proposed to the said board to
pay into the county treasury the sum Of
90 cents per lot in full for ali back taxes
provided this board VIII authorize the
county treasury 50 issue to him redemp-
ton certificates Therefore and
WHEREAS, Said 3. W. Randall for any
lots 80 sold at tax sale and not owned
by him, has proposed to purchase
from Lyon county the tax sale GER
board will authorize the county clerk to
make out, duly assign and deliver to him
said tax sale certificates upon his paying
into the county treasury Of said county
the sum Of 90 cents per lot; and
WHkEA5, It Is the Judgment Of this
Board that il is fer the interest OF Lyon
county that said proposition be accepted.
Now. therefore, be Il
Resolved, That upon the payment by
r. w. Randall in the county treasury OF
Lyon county, Kansesz q e cents per lot,
the said county Treasurer be and he hereby
| is authorized and Instructed to make out
and deliver to said b. W, Randall re-
dempticn certificates for ali lots owned
| by him Ia the town OF Amencus, Lyon
county, Kansas, and that upon the pay
ment by said r. ". Randall Of 80 cents
per lot into the county treasury Of said
county the county clerk IL hereby author.
lied and instructed to make cut, duly
assign and deliver 70 said z. W. Randall
the tax sale certificates to all lots moi
owned by him and TO which he has moi
already paid the redemption fee and the
county clerk il further instructed upoE
the expiration CT the proper time and
upon presentation Of these certificates 4
make out and execute and deliver 70 tn
holders Of said certificates deeds TO TIA
provided that the county Is to be at n
i expense Whateyer for the making out ana
delivering OF said deeds or any O them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, June IT, ISL

OOUhCIL CHAEBEk, June II, 1915.
Regular meeting OF Council.
Present, Mayor Watson; Messrs. Baker.
Perly, Lowe, Davis, Whittlesey and Theis.
Minutes of meeting of June Sd read and ap-
proved.
Petition of j. NJ. Campbell for license to
keep three billiard tables at lot 142, CONNER
cial street, from July Ist to January Ist, 1879,
was read and granted.
Petition of Weaver & Bill for license as
Wholesale liquor dealers, said business to be
conducted at lot IA. Commercial street. for
six months from July 1st, 1878. was read and
Petition Of o. PferherIe 70 do business as a
Wholesale liquor dealer, business to be con-
July 1st, 1873, to January LIST. 1879, was read
and on motion granted upon the following
voter Ayes-LoWe. Davis: Theis; nays-Ba :
| to vote.
Petition of f. H. Macke & Co. for license to
do business wholesale liquor dealer at lot
I45 on Commercial street from July LIST, 1873,
| to January list, 1873, was read and on motion
granted, the vote standing the same as upon
| the petition of o. Rfefferle.
Petition of Sanford q Cline for license to
keep two billiard tables at lot 100 on CONNER
| cial street from July 1st, 1873, to January Ist
i 1873, was read and on motion granted.
Committee on police and license reported in
favor OF granting petition Of Z. Schmidling
132 on Commercial street, and on motion the
| report was adopted.
On motion committee on streets and alleys
/ mercial street and do what in their judgment
/ is necessary to prevent the accumulation oil
| water in the cutters at such crossings.
| An ordinance providing Tor the payment OF
i the following claims was introduced, consid-
cred under a suspension of the rules by sec
| wit: Humphrey & Ellison, blacksmithing,
Sc. So; p. j. Heilman. harness, $5.95; n.
Whittlesey, horse feed, $40.
| Bids for city printing for the ensuing year
were opened, and the committee on ways and
means were instructed to make contracts
with the lowest bidder.
| On motion Of Mr.. Lowe committee of
four were appointed TO consult with the peo-
| pie south of the Cottonwood and come Ia
some understanding in regard to macada-
MIXING the road over Cottonwood bottom
The Mayor appointed Messrs- Lowe. Perley,
Whittlesey and Davis as such committee
| Adjourned z. II. FORDE, Clerk.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

It would take good deal Of space to
describe the land and improvements on
both sides and on the divide betw cen
Dow and Allen creeks-suffice it to say
that there is not a more beautiful sec ton
of country this side of the promised land.
The wheat fields there, last week, were
being rapidly harvested, and all looked
well. Driving past the Lutz ranch we
saw great Improvement there since last
year. A small but neat house has been
built, the land is under good cultivation,
and the premises look promising. MIR.
Senner, q gentleman from Wisconsin, has
just bought the Wells farm, ana will
prove to be q thorough and successful
farmer. Crossing the creek at Saffer's we
came to about the worst twist In the road
that we remember. The divide between
the creeks Is q splendid stretch of tillable
upland, equal to any in the county, and
most Of 1t would make easily titled and
fertile farms. Joseph Frost, the veteran
assessor, Is an uplan der, and has a neat
and comfortable domicile, with a good
well OF fine water at the door. Mr.. Frost
is good assessor and good farmer. One
OF the best improved places on the east
side OF Allen creek is that Of D. W. Ref.
A passing view Of his place as . criterion
he is live and energetic farmer, and has
first rate stock and buildings. A wind
mill by q barn always has a good look,
and . barn by windmill is almost invar-
Isbly good building. w. A. 10y has a
good 40 acres near by. VIM. Grimsley,
further up the creek, has his house well
placed and good arrangement for TIM
Der shelter. Crossing the ford Henry
MOyes farm, next north, is . very good
piece Of land, and may be found re-de-
scribed as No. "A. Henry Sanders 80
acres next north is what it is claimed to
be. Jesse Foster, little further Hp, has
q spring on his farm which in dry wealth.
er could keep the creek running for a
couple Of miles without any other aid.
The range all about here is good, and
permanent. The Curtis farms fine looking
place just above Mr. Fosters, was sold q
few days ago to parties, who will
prove good addition TO the neighbor-
hood. Talking about fine farms, in thor
ough cultivation, with pleasant and com.
Portable residence, Charley brakes farm
few miles south Of the Curtis farm, il
good enough to suit any body. Mr.. Drake
has great deal Of grain, in excellen'
condition, and his reaper was busy cut
ting 1t. Mr. brakes farm, in all proba-
bIlity, is not for sale, but 1t shows what &
granger can do in the way Of work anS
good management. The drive to the city
was past farm after farm that deservS
good words, but there was no time t
stop at any. The range continues ye
i quite open to within 3 few miles Of thu
city, and may for some years longer, on
account Of many new corners locstIng fur
ther out 90 ~ 20 make more sure of range
That part Of the drive which command
= view Of both creeks with every success
i've creek farm nesting in q bend Of tn
stream apparently created for 1t, is wortl
) ride on any fine day at this season, and
we recommend IL to our city folks VIII
haven been ont into the country enougl
to get an idea Of its beauty and fertility
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28


Mr.. Robt. Hurst, cashier Of the FIRST
National Bank, Of Imports, whose death
occurred last week, had many warm
friends in Marion county. he was man
Of sterling Worths-MArion County Rec
ord.
Robert B. Hurst, cashier Of the First
National Bank, Of Emporia, died At his
residence In that city last Monday. he
was universally esteemed, and his death
cast gloom over the entire community
in which he resided.-EldorAdo Times.
Robt. b. Hurst. cashier Of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Emporia, and one Of the
oldest and most highly respected citizens
OF that place, died very suddenly lest
week. He settled aE Empcria in 1859,
and was chosen County Commissioner for
three consecutive terms. holding the po-
sftion o. chairman OF the board during
his entire osflclal tenure. BE was 4 good
man and enjoyed the popular condolences
and good win 70 the fullest extent.-WIl-
1 son County Citizen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28
TEE SCHOOL BOND PROPOsTrroN

To Be Voted on Next Tuesday, July I'd.
MEssRs EDITORS NEWS
Permit me to call attention to the cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday next, July I'd,
and TO urge upon all voters the import
ance Of turning out and expressing their
sentiments on the proposition to issue
bonds for the erection Of a new school
building. 1 think every one understands
the necessity Of providing additional
room for the school next year, and it is
therefore not necessary to enter into an
argument now on that subject.
The promin emit fact is that we have only
eight rooms, with pupils enough to fill
twelve rooms, and the only subject for
discussion is how best to supply the I'M
mediate demands for additional school IA
cilities, making, at the same time, reason
able allowance for future increase. am
sure the school board, with its intricate
knowledge of the schools and their wants
is more capable OF determining this mat
ter than the community at large, for it is
almost impossible to find two men on the
street who are Of the same opinion on this
subject. All sgree that something must
be done, but it Is difficult to determine
from the expressions generally heard
what Is best to do. The board has, after
pretty thorough investigation and much
discussion, arrived at an almost unani-
nous conclusion as to what is the best
plan to pursue and has submitted its
views in the proposition now to be voted
on.
In view Of this diversity Of opinion it is
earnestly urged upon each one TO sink his
personal preferences and come out and
help to carry the election in favor OF the
plan now offered. 1t has been insisted
by many that the school board should de-
eide upon q definite plan for the building
and place It on exhibition previous to the
election, 80 that all might know just what
he was voting for, but 1 think all reason
able men will, on second thought, see the
folly ofincurring expense for plans before
we know whether we are to have q build
ing at all. The community is obliged to
repose some conf dence in the judgment
and honesty OF the board, and all may
rest assured that the city will get the
best building that can be put up for the
money.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-06-28

State Horticultural Society Meeting at
Garnet 18th and Goth.
EDITORS NEws:-I presume that many
of your readers and others will be anx-
ious to learn how the early Seeding
peaches from Lyon county compared
with those from other parts of the State.
AS anticipated almost every county
represented by delegates and members
sent in new varieties of early seedllug
peaches, each thinking, before they saw
the others, that they had the best thing
yet.
Besides the ones taken from here, five
specimens were taken from Ottawa,
Franklin county, Oswego IN Labette, &C.
neva N Allen and fine variety from An
derson county where the meeting was
held. But one sample exceeded in size
and none in earliness the Emporia peach
furnished by Mrs. Burns. j. L. Williams,
of Oswego, had one that seemed to be SUI
perior in size and eOloring, and perhaps
in flavor but will be at least two weeks
later in season. It was offered to fill the
| gap following the Alexander. e. j. NJ
gent, of Ottawa, showed two or three val
liable varieties, but further trial is neces-
| sary to determine whether they are bet
ter than the EmperIa peach.
q. e. V&nDeman, Of Geneva, had a
number of seedlings from Seeding nur-
sery of about 5000 trees, many OF which
are ripe at this time but none of which
are superior to the Alexander. The EN-
porla was inferior in flavor to many of the
others, but the position of the tree and
kind of ground in which 1t grows may be
the cause Of that. The tree stands on the
bank Of bayou surrounded by higher
trees of various kinds. AS the other trees
| open to sun and air came into bearing the
flavor will be No. 1.
Mr.. Bucher's seedlings were Of best
quality but not up to the Alexander in
size and not earlier in season. Amsden.
Alexander and every early Seeding &c
far shown are clings, and differ principal
ly in season and flavor. The unanimous
testimony of all who have tested them if
that the Amsden is not worthy Of cultiva-
ton, as the Alexander and host Of new
ones are larger and better.
A committee of five Of the most careful
men in the society was chosen to examine
/ Tie new O4HlDlLSu
and report, which report will be made
public at once through the press. This
report hope to have laid before the read.
ers Of the NEWS in a week or two.
In conclusion I am satisfied that the
EmperiA peach is as large aud as early al
any yet produced and if further trial
shows that 1t is not deficient in color and
flavor, it will be worthy Of extensive
planting. am not certain that 1t will
surpass the Alexander in any Of the
qualities required but it discounts tht
Ams:len by a large per cent.
Simon Bucher's peaches were of good
color and flavor and are worthy Of fur
Their trial.
1t is certainly remarkable circum-
stance that several hundred new peaches
should be originated in Kansas, after con
sfdering the Hale as the ultima thule o
earlineso for 10 or 20 years.
Ripe apples, pears, plums and cherrfe
were shown, but as the great interest cen
ters in the new peaches 1 will not tax
your space for descriptions Of them.
Respectfully, RoBT. MILLIKEN.