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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07
SHERIDAN'S SCHOOL.
A CLASSICAL SCHOOL FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Corps of Teachers.
HUGO g. SHERIDAN........ Principal,
WM. l.. GLAZE .............. lst Assistant.
In charge of End Grade Room.
MISS Z. J. MACKAY....2n Assistant,
In charge Of 1st Grade Room aud Girls.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07

Eo'sCO1hRce HAoiaFS.
Open frqm, ,halcpast s to 10 O'Clock A..
H., and from half77past 10 A. ii. to p.
Columbia mail closes ut 10 A, M, and
tie Charleston ulaii tst haze pist52 y. ii.
On Tuesdays and Fridays IL mail for
Feldervtlle, Vances Ferry and Holly Hill
closes Mt half-past z A. NJ.
On Fridays a mail for Knott's Mills,
Wits Mills and Rishes' Store closes at
half-past Z. NJ.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07

Nhis School opens OH the First Monday
l. In September annually, and cont.n-
ucs unintcrruptedly until the last OF June.
TERMS PED MONTH
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07
'0ralsgehnrg 5emusrat.
PoStOfnce Hours.

a PaPeH. for tho People.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
Effect of Diet on Liquor Drinkers.

Charles Napier, an English scientific
man, has been trusting the truth of
Liebig's theory that liquor-drinking is
compatible with animal food, but not
with farinacious diet. The experiment
was tried upon twenty seven liquor-drink-
ing persons, with results substantiating
the Liebig theory.
Among the most striking instances of
reform brought about by change of
diet, was that of a gentleman of sixty, Who
had been addicted to intemperate habits
for thirty-fve years, his out bursts
averaging once week. His constitution
was so shattered that he had great diff
Guilty in insuring his life. After an attack
of delirium tremens, which nearly ended
fatally he was persuaded to enter upon a
farinaceous diet, which, we are assured,
cured him completely in seven months.
He seems to have been very thin at the
beginning of the experiment, but at the
close of the period named, had gained
twenty. eight pounds, being then about
the normal weight for person OF his
height. Among the articles of food which
as specified by Napier as pre-enlinent for
antagonism to alcohol are maccaroni,
baricot, beans, dried peas and lentils, all
of which should be well boiled and flavor
ed with plenty ofbutter or olive oil. The
various garden vegetables are said to be
helpful, but diet mainly composed of
them would not resist the tendency to
intemperance SO effectually as one of the
maccaroni and farinacious food. From
this point OF view, high glutfnous bread
would be of great utility, but il should not
be sour, such acidiiy being calculated to
foster the habits of alcoholic drinking
like remark might be applied to the
use of salted food. If we inquire the
cause of vegetarian's alleged disinclina-
ton to alcoholic liquors, we find that the
carbonaceous starch containe in the
beans or oleaginous ailment, and there
fore repulsive, carbon in an alcoholic
form.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13


HxrM1NTHcnoox.~-Of late years no de.
partment Of natural history has attract
ed more attention than that OF the study
Of internal parasites in man and other
animals. To the great multitude and
variety of creatures thus found, associat-
ed by one common habit of life, have
biologists given the general name of Hell
minths, which are peculiar fauna des-
tined at some time in their lives to occu-
py an equally peculiar territory. That
territory is the widespread domain Of
the interior of living animal bodies to
which, alas, poor humanity forms no ex-
ception It is unpleasant to think that
we may at any time become prey to these
dangerous and miscbievous depredators.
We were lead to these reflections by q
recent visit to Dr. Van Denberg's Office,
when he had just completed the expul-
sion of go worms from MIR. Lehman,
who stated that he had suffered for IL
years. They were all small, about one
and half inches in length, excepting
one a nondescript about three inches
long, an attrocious rascal of forbidding
appearance. DR. Van Denberg is the
great worm exterminator of the century.
Read his advertisement in another col
ur1an
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
4 liorss for 4 Smile.

A lady, describing life on ranch in
Jalaveras county, CAL, in the Philadel-
phia Times, says: The Mexicans in their
wide sombreros, picturesque dresses and
iingling spurs I particularly admired
though at first was afraid of them, as
they all looked so much like the pictures
whose exploits were the terror and admi-
ration of the State. But they we've so
excessively polite that this feeling grad
ually wore away. They often came down
through the valley with pack-trains,
droves of wild horses or cattle, ard
would always stop at our house as they
passed. Girls were so scarce that NO
man would think of passing house that
contained one without stopping on some
trifiing pretext to get glimpse of her.
The gallant greasers had very little
English at their command, the whole
consisting of less than half dozen
phrases. Their first greeting is, "Senor-
ita, you are very pretty"
Not much of a compliment, as it was
applied to all females alike. Then fol-
lows request for drink of water,
which is slowly swallowed, with their
eyes fixed on the obliging damsel. The
lady's condescension is always rewarded
by profuse thanks, sundry packages OF
cigarettes, and o request that she will
honor him by taking her choice of his
band of wild horses. This she is in
honor bound to do, as he would feel
highly insulted if she did not. When
the selection is made he brings all his
grace and skill into play in securing the
animal for presentation. The lady is ex-
pected to look admiringly on while he
springs with marvellous speed and dex-
terity into the saddle, coils his lariat
and goes through some astonishing feats
of horsemanship, and finally lassoes the
wild horse in triumph.
The horse is then tied to the nearest
tree, and the agile equestrian makes his
adieus. He swings himself almost to the
ground, keeping only one stirrup, re-
moves his hat, which he almost trails in
the dust and makes a low bow, and tais
with his horse at full speed. In moment
more he is out of sight, and the next
thing is to find some one around the place
daring enough to unloose the gift horse,
which is finally accomplished with much
difficulty, when he hastens away to joir
his companions.
10 some OF you horse for drink o.
water may seem very unequal ex,
change, but that is certainly all they are
worth. In fact, fiery, untamed
mustang is worth very much less thar
nothing. In attempting to break enc
the chances are even that your neck viii
be broken before the steed's spirit woult
bend in the least, and it costs as much Il
feed him as it does Parole in fact,
think one of them could eat double al
much as supports the famous flyer.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

A CURIOUS OLD RocK.-A writer in an
exchange from the town of Tolland de-
scribes rock there which is about six
feet at the base and five feet high. It is
in a rude form; on either side are
crevices and holes from the depth of six
inches to three feet In some of these
holes birds and squirrels or mice have
built their nests. The top of the rock is
in two parts projecting over from the
base. One part has the appearance of a
huge toad about to spring for fly or
bug, the other part has the appearance
of roughly sculptured heathen god or
one of the rude pyramids of Egypt in a
bent posture. The whole structure is
covered with moss, brakes and wild
honeysuckles. Some of the cavities run
entirely through the rock, or beginning
about three feet from the base run in an
upward direction and out at the top
These crevices and cavities do not appear
to have been formed by nature, but by a
swift running stream of water, so much
SO that we are led to query Was that
rock, or the place where it now stands,
once the bed of stream, or did the wa
ter once course swiftly by and through
it? We cannot suppose that the beating
storms of time modelled it into SO curl
Gus form.-New Haven, Conn, Pal
taaitt1s.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

A newspaper correspondent at Wash,
ington was asked by friend to help him
to a position in the House or Senate.
The Washington man told him to keep
away from these. among other reasons
" Most of the Senate committee bar
keepers are from the south. You might
have been one of these barkeepers, at a
salary of 22400 q year, if it wasn't for
the unhappy fact Of your birth and bad
raising. When / say barkeepers mean
clerks. Same thing. Every other SEN
ate committee-room is d bar-room, and
the clerk must be good mixer. If you
are not good mixer would not recon-
mend you to apply. ~ Baltimore Anser-
lean.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
1879. STATE FAIR. 1879.
REEDS OPERA HOUSE.

THE ATTRACTION AT THIS POPULAR
Il place of amusement during the coming
State Fair will far excel anything of the kind
ever presented at this house during any simi.
lar occasion, being no less than the appear
from the E .ldwin Theatre, San Francisco.
This immense company Is the most perfect on
the American stage. comprising only artists OF
superior excellence, specially selected for their
superiority in dramatic art. The plays to be
produced will embra ,e all the latest novelties,
put on the stage with entirely new scenery
and mechanical effects, under the supervision
OF the experienced actor and manager Mr..
John Mcguire, the lessee Of the Portland The
ater. Our readers will do well to avail them
selves of this opportunity to enjoy the great
treat which will be presented to them at Reeds
Opera House during the Fair So great com
pany as this can not fail to pack the house to
its greatest capacity nightly. silver corpei
band in uniform will parade the grounds
daily. JOHN MAGUIRE,
Prop and Manager
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

AN ENTERPRIsIsG PORTLAND FIRM.-Cog-
gins & Beach, at No. 65 Front street, have
an advertisement in to.day's paper, to
which we invite the attention of our read
ers. This firm has the agency for Averill's
Mixed Paint for Oregon and Washington
Territory, and are prepared to fill orders
at San Francisco prices. They are also
selling San Francisco Rubber Paint,
which has acquired wide reputation as a
good article. This firm carries a large
stock ofdoors, sashes and blinds. in which
lire they have an immense trade and are
therefore able to give low rates to custom.
ers. Contractors and dealers in the coun-
try are requested to send for their list OF
prices, which will be furnished on appli-
cation,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
Marr .ages in France.

AS corrolary to the divorce question,
the Globe publishes some interesting sta
tistics on marriages. in France, with the
remark that early marriages are steadily
diminishing in number. In the depart
ment of the Seine it appears that the
average age of men who enter the nuptial
state is 80 years ; in the provincial towns,
81 in the country, 30; while women in
the same localities range from 81 to 26
years. This is a great change from the
ancient regime, when exemption from
taxation during 10 years was accorded to
every male who was married before the
age of 20. Second marriages are more
frequent in the towns than in the rural
districts, in the lower than in the upper
classes. One female remarries out of IL
at Paris, against l to 13 in the depart
ments. and the proportion CT these Sec
ond unions is IS per cent. in the depart
ment of the Seine, while it is only 6 per
cent. for all the rest of France. The
examination of the question hy-
chemically is no less curious. Previous
to 20 years for men and 25 years for wo-
men, mortality is greater among married
people than among celibates, but after
those ages the married state is more
favorable to longevity, so that if it was
dangerous before, it is only because it
was premature. Up to the age of 90
widowhood is most perilous, but after 60
celibacy is still worse. Finally, from
criminal point of view, celibacy must be
an incentive to all sorts of wickedness, as
53 per cent. of criminals have never en-
tered the holy bonds of matrimony. From
1902 to 1916, when divorce was abolished,
the annual average of divorces was 243
During the last 10 years the number of
judicial separations petitioned for has
varied from 2400 to 2600, generally after
from five to ten years cohabitation. Of
these, members of the liberal professions,
property owners, and people living on
their means furnish 26 per cent; trades
men, 21 farmers, Is; the working classes,
81, especially since the introduction of the
law on alimony. Finally, and not the
least remarkable detail, 81 per cent. of the
petitions have been fled by the women.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
American Locomotives Abroad.

Locomotives Of American manufacture,
and railway plant as we'll, are meeting
with signal success wherever they may
have been introduced abroad. The en-
gines sent to Australia have shown their
adaptability to such an extent and have
given such great satisfaction, that orders
for several more have been transmitted
to Philadelphia. In cheapness, facility
of operation and economy of fuel, they
have been found superior to others with
which they have competed, while in fin
ish and strength to meet all requirements
they stand equally as high. Orders for
engines to go to Russia, Brazil and vari-
GUS other countries have been recently
given to American manufacturers, despite
severe opposition from transatlantic ma
chinists. In this issue we note the fact
that light locomotives built in sections,
which can be readily put together, are
going forward to South American coun-
tries, there to be transported by pack
mules over steep and rugged activities
to their points of destination. The Lon
don Economist, like many other British
papers which have thoroughly consid-
cred the facts and reasons which led to
this preference, makes an admission
which is not less extraordinary than it is
true. 1t says: when we hear of
Americans taking contracts for locomo-
tives, at prices which English makers
are compelled to decline, it is mani
testify not question of the cost of the
raw material, or they would be under
selling us in pig iron and rails, rather
than in manufactures of the lightest
quality. The truth seems to be that the
article supplied is better adapted to the
want of the buyer. Englishmen are too
apt to conclude that what suits this coun-
try is adapted for all others" It further
says: I'm tools, for instance, the Ameri-
cans surpass us in finish and lightness,
and these are important requisites, when
working in climate like Queensland or
Brazil. The use of machinery is, in some
departments, carried further in the
States than here, but this advantage can
be easily overtaken, and is of less mo-
ment than diligence in studying the
special wants of our customers
c071 MnH 07,d Er11oyf To,t,.r0T
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

CURIOUS PEoPLE.-At the recent coun-
oil of that quaint body of Christians
known as Tunkers, held in Virginia, the
usual discussions on the subject of dress
were had, but these discussions did not
have the customary wide range. Moth
ing whatever was said whether coats
should be worn with q standing or q
rolling collar, or whether baptism in a
pool is valid. Five memorials were pre-
sented in complaint of the editors of GER
tain newspapers of the denomination
who had spoken sin unkind phrases" of
straight jackets, round tailed coats
and .idolatrous clothes religion" It
was recommended by committee that
these editors be asked to make humble
acknowledgment of their offences. A
member requested that the wearing
of hats by ladies be not made q
bar to membership, but no change
was made in the rule against
hats. The single and double modes of
feet-washing were considered. it having
been asked that full liberty be given to
use the single mode. A member from
Southern Illinois favored granting the
liberty asked for, and said that of the
twenty-four churches in Southern Illi-
nois fourteen wash by the single mode.
He thought it wise that the request be
granted, since it would pr; an end to all
agitation of the question; but the coun-
Gil deferred the case until another year.
Many readers perhaps do not know that
the double mode is where one person
both washes and wipes the feet of an
other, and that the single one is where
one person washes and another wipes the
feet of a brother. The double mode is
considered more orderly than the single
one. During the recent discussion
member said: Whenever you show me
a church that is not living up to the
order of the brotherhood, it is one of
those that washes in the single mode.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

The Boston Herald says that General
Butler evidently expects Democrats to
vote for him on the grounds that he is
working to break up the Republican
party, and the Republicans on the ground
that he is stalwart and opposed to con
ciliatory policy toward the South. This
would be a remarkable double team for
anybody but cross-eyed man to try to
drive.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

For some time past it has been pro-
posed to Introduce some distinctive dress
to be worn by Judges in Germany while
administering justice. but opinion has
been divided ~ to whether that dress
should be semi-military nniform or a
black gown. The government. has just
decided the question in favor of the lat
ter. The official dress of the Judges is
henceforth to consist of black gown and
black cap.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
j. JAsKULEK,
PRACTICAL MATCHMAKER
AND JEWELER.
Roseburg. Oregon.

ItoseburG, Oregon
MO MORE USE TO SEND YOUR FINE
IN Watches to Portland for repairs. A fine
assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spec
tacles and Eye-g glasses always on hand
The only reliable 0ptometer in Roseburg for
the proper adjustment of Spectacles and Eye
glasses, which will preserve and strengthen the
eyesight.
Ezy~ All work warranted.
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THE INDEPENDENT,
DoLolNo 70 xARoAREE

Th,. world IS up and the world goes down,
And the sunshine 10 lows the rain;
Aud Sesteraayis sneer, and yesterdays frown,
Can never come over again.
sweet wife,
Can never come over assln.
For woman Is warm. though man be cold,
And the night Will hatloW The day;
Till the heart which NJ even Was weary and
Can rise in the morning gay,
Sweet wife,
10 Its work IN the morning gay
-cH ARLEs KINGsLBY
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
M'MuRRAY,S
Adjustable Strainer
AND
CAST IRON STEAMER.
rt4ha- - n.sr r----
Either or notIfSFitted to am SI.e.

THE STEAMERS WILL SAVE THE
price OF themselves in two weeks In apy
family They can be used with equal advantages
IN boiling, as It is impossible TO burn meal or
vegetables TO the bottom of your kettle When
tney are used IN scanning, whatever you are
cooking is inside of TIE kettle. thereby retting
the fail benefit of the heat. They are Just uhsi
IS wanted in canning fruit Either the strainer
or Steamer ran be removed with knife or fork
when hot, and are easily adjust d No corners
or joints about either that are hard to keep clean
sold BY Agents for IS Cents Each.
Agents win call on you shortly. Address
JAMES McMURRAY,
East Portland, Or.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
TYPE FOR SALE.

We have several fonts of Job Type
NEARLY newl, which we viii sell low.
Cases, Galleys, Leads, Rules and
Printers necessaries generally kept on
hand.
Newspapers outftted at list price
freight added.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13


HARRIET MARTINEAU AND Her TRUMPET.
of Harriet Martineau, when she visited
Cincinnati, a correspondent of the Com-
mercial of that city gives an amusing de-
scription. The correspondent was at that
time little girl, and had gone to book
store to execute an errand. Entering she
found about a dozen people: ''some with
books and newspapers in their hands,
others standing idly leaning against the
counter, all gazing intently at two people,
who seemed to be making jumps at each
other and talking very loud. One was a
plain looking woman who held something
bright in her hand, which every now and
then she would raise to her head. The
other, an extremely neatly dressed old
gentleman whose name was Pace. He
was well known about town, and was as
deaf as Miss Martineau herself. He also
held something in his hand. One mo-
ment Miss Martineau would take a step
forward, the old gentleman would raise
his bright instrument and she would put
her mouth to it and speak. Then she
would fall back and raise her instrument,
and he would step forward and speak in
turn. She kept moving all the time, and
he followed her and 80 earnest were they
in what they were saying to each other
that they had no idea how ludicrous they
appeared to the lockers on. / stood in
amazement, having never seen an ear
trumpet before, and could not imagine
what they were doing.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
ron SALE

A Rare Chance for q Small. cad ~.
Ing invsssment i'm Psrfisnd.
Il NEW MILLINERY STORE
Fixtures and Furniture. all new-exeeI
lent location, fine store, spIeniid fv-ds ...s,
and future success assured. viii X ali - -
discount, as owner is going East. =
For information apply or address TEIEaaAr
ones' rorllapa, Oregon. iul8tf
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13

A curious case of hydrophobia has oc-
Cured in Paris. A young girl, living
in the Rue des Batignolles, had a pretty
little Havana poodle of which she was
very fond. One day she noticed that
something was wrong with the little dog.
It was. in fact, going mad, and to her
great sorrow had to be killed. About q
week after the girl became melancholy.
She shut herself up in room and re-
mained for hours in state of utter
prostration. On Monday she suddenly
rushed distracted ont of the house, max
ing horrible cries, and she has not since
been seen. Her sad condition is ac-
counted for by the circumstance that she
used to wipe the foam off her pets
mouth with her pocket handkerchief.
She is supposed to have committed sui
eide.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-13
4 Good Word for the Abused Water
melOns

Some people entertain an idea that a
watermelon is unwholesome. Yet these
same persons, perhaps, will stuff them
selves in hot weather with hot biscuits,
ham, beef, rancid butter and fried bacon,
a diet suited to the latitude of Lapland.
= the fruits of the earth and CT the tree,
4 this southern climate, were consumed
more literally, there would be less sick
ness. IF the southern citizen would
jump from the frying-pan into the water
melon patch, he would be less liable to
catch the yellow fever. OF all the fruits
of the earth there is none more whole
some than good watermelon. 1t is
composed of nothing more than water.
This water acts as gentle diuretic, with
out leaving any acid in the stomach, as
is the case with other diuretics-a good
thing in yellow fever times. The Creole
o. Louisiana lives to marvellous age.
He lives SO long that he forgets his age.
But he lives principally on the fruits and
vegetables that grow around him, and
he is especially fond of good water
melon.