The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-09-06

tack and succeeded in driving the second
mate below decks and carried off what
they probably supposed to be boxes of
of no value. They made q third attempt
at about half-past two. but were success
fully resisted and abandoned the under
taking. The second mate was severely
beaten during the various engagements
with the thieves
kalloch ont OF Danger.
SAN Francisco, Aug 28.-Kalloch's s
condition is reported by his physicians
as satisfactory, and if inflammation does
not set in he may be considered in a fair
way for recovery.
Death of an NJ. p
VICTORIA, Aug. 28.-A dispatch from
Cariboo announces the death of Capt.
Evans, member of parliament for that
district.
Kalloch's Condition.
Kalloch is reported as much improved
to-day and has been sitting up. Danger
of Inflammation is not yet past, but all
indications are favorable.
How Pinney Got Clear.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 27.-- The BulJe-
tin this evening will publish an article
obtained from source deemed absolute
ly trustworthy, that George M. Pinney
escaped punishment by virtue OF the sun
dry indictments against him having been
manipulated in his interest, or if there
was no manipulation, then there was
gross and inexcusable negligence in the
district attorneys Office. The Bulletin
cites one instance in which certificate
made payable to one person was in the
indictment made it appear as being pay
able to another party. 1t is also men,
toned that story is current among we'll
informed lawyers that another indictment
correct in the description of the certifi-
cate, related to o certificate on which no
money was obtained.
Cargo OF Wheat Damaged.
STOCKTON, Aug. 29.-While the steam
er City Of Stockton was lying at the
wharf here loading wheat for Stewart &
Smith, she sprung a leak, sinking 13
feet. One thousand sacks of wheat were
damaged.
KalIoch still Improving.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 29.-Kalloch S
chances continue to improve.
Physicians still report DIR. Kalloch
improving but as yet he cannot be con-
sidered out Of danger. A medical gen
tleman says that more or less pus has
formed, and is still forming around the
bullet, and there is no way for it to es-
cape, as the hole from the surface is al
ready blocked. 1t is feared that if no
outlet is found for it by natural or other
channels, Inflammation and blood poison
ing will ensue. At present the most un-
favorable symptoms in the case is feel
- E IL. L
evening at about 6 o'clock Mr. Kalloch
fears that it is produced by agitation to
his nerves, produced by the presence of
physicians at about that time, and they
have accordingly decided to see him only
in the forenoon. 1t is also thought that
it may result from over nourishment.
Lucky Baldwin Indicted.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 29.-The United
States grand jury has found an indict-
ment against E. j. Baldwin, for violating
the internal revenue laws by refilling old
packages with spirits, without cancelling
the revenue stamps thereon, and selling
the same at his store in Los Angeles
county. He is also charged with failing
| to make proper entries in his books as
required by law.
Fatal Accident.
| GRASS VALLEY, Aug. 29-Jerome
Pryor of New York, while being lowered
in the Hill mine this morning, in cage
was instantly killed by his he'd striking
timbers and being crushed.
Arctic Vessels Lost.
YOKOHAMA, Aug. 29.-The steame,
Nordenskiotd, supposed to be stofe-shiI
for the Nordenskjold Arctic expedition
has been totally lost crew saved.