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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Ought to Find Sometime EIse.

The Oregonian and other papers
have talked considerably about the
resignation of Postal Agent Geo. A.
Steel, and perhaps the fault-finding
has been because Mr.. Steel has at
tended to the business as postal agent,
and acted independently of any one.
We are pleased to note that the stand
ard does Mr.. Steel justice, and Mr..
Steel should not care for the Oregonian
or any one else, when the Chief Spe-
cial Agent writes him regarding his
resignation as follows: tin this con
nection, I beg leave to say, that you
leave the Department with an unsul-
lied record; no doubt is entertained
but that yeu gave an honest and intel
ligent service at all times. hope you
may succeed In your new sphere to
your perfect satisfaction"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
A Long Suit Ended.

The case Of Tenny and Mckenzie
vs. Mulvany and Bemis was decided
Tuesday last in favor OF the plaintiffs
after trial lasting two days. The
trial during the week made the third
time the case has been before the Cir
cult Court; and besides, it has once
been before the Supreme Court of the
State. The damages allowed amount
ed in fact to s2,267. When tried be-
fore the damages allowed by the jury
footed up to $1,025. Our old friend
Mckenzie is pleased with the result.
He should be. To go to law is to
venture in q very doubtful enterprise;
but to 60 to law the fourth time ant
make 81, ,342 is something to be pleased
over.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
RaE Off.

The other day a man named Hud-
dleson took his departure for San Fran
cisco before settling with his creditors.
He forgot to pay his rent and other
small bills, and before going sold to
other and innocent parties lot of wood
belonging to Mr.. George Engle for
500. AS good luck would have it for
Mr.. Engle, he had the wood hauled
before the second purchaser secured
f,nsanaairn
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Fine Corn.

Mr.. Plinn Cooper brought this week
to the store of s. Marks q Co., corn
stalk measuring nearly ten feet In
length, upon which there were five
ears of corn. The stalk and ears
should have been sent TO the Portland
Mechanics Fair, where it would un-
doubtedly have secured the first pre-
MUM in its line, if premiums are
there given for anything of the kind.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
The Cenundrum.

The conundrum for Patrick now Is,
how did Walker .'lose his option?n
The question is pregnant with as many
answers as was the celebrated conum-
drum about Jacob that has been trav-
cling around the world for 20 years.
That conundrum was as follows:
"And Jacob kissed Rachael; and he
lifted up his voice and wept." Now,
why did Jacob weep?
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Narrow Escape Of the Court House.

The other day workmen were en-
ployed to stop an unexplained leakage
in the courthouse roof. In so doing
they found hole burnt clear through
the sheeting of the building three feet
in diameter, and this hole was the
cause of the leakage. When the fire
occurred no one can tell, but that the
courthouse at one time came near
being destroyed by fire is silently tes-
titled to by the charred timbers sur
rounding the hole near the roof
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
T EI.E G MS
ESPECIAL TELEaRAPHIc DISPATCHES
TO THE DOUGLAS INnEpENpEST
THE ONLY NEWSPAPER IN poua-
LAS COUNTY,
A FOUL MURDER.

EMPIRE CRY, October 31.-Wednes-
day goth instantly the people of EN-
pire City were thrown into q state of
excitement by the discovery of the
body OF dead Chinaman floating in
the bay who, from the wounds found
upon the body, had apparently been
murdered. The coroner of this county,
DR.. T. C. Mackey, Immediately pro-
ceeded to hold an inquest on the body
and summoned jury for that pur.
pose. 1t was evident the body had
qeen in the bay for eight or nine days,
and although greatly disfigured was
not in . state Of decomposition. Peo-
pie hcre we're satisfied who the China
man was, but they did not like to
swear positively as to the identifica-
tion Of one Chinaman from another.
1t was not until the coroner's inquest
had adjourned yesterday and the coro-
ner had sent to Marshfield for white
witnesses could the jury get satisfac-
tory evidence of his identity. No
Chinaman would identify the body or
say he knew anything Of the deceased
in any shape, although every China
man before the jury seemed to mani
fest anxiety and fear. The witnesses
from Marshfield testified that the
name Of the deceased was Gee Sam,
and that previous to his death he had
lived in Marshfield that the other
were all down on him or
afraid of him; and that at one time
that he had had trouble with one
Chinaman named Gee Guy.
1t is generally believed that all the
Cinnamon on the bay knew Of the
murder and were more or less con-
,erned in it, although sufficient evil
ience could not be brought before the
ury to warrant the arrest or the charg-
ng Of any one with the crime.
It was undoubtedly one of those
mysterious Chinese murders, proba-
bly, executed in pursuance of secret
lecree Of their own private and silent
tribunal.
A novel proceeding was this swear
ing of the Chinese. AS near as they
,ould tell, according to their own
orm of administering the oath, q
chicken was brought before the China |
men and the heather demanded Its |
head to be cut Off Then the Coroner
oath, telling "him il he |
lie he die all the same this chicken;n
20 all of which the heather bowed |
heir assent. But upon giving in
heir evidence, and all saying t" No |
'abee dead chinaman," the jury came
% the conclusion that, We're unable |
20 administer an oath sufficiently
binding to make a chinaman tell the
ruth
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Immigrants Arriving.

Several immigrant teams and
wagons arrived from the South during
the week. One family comprised 8
children, father and mother, four dogs
and seven head Of horses. When this
collection was asked where the crowd
was bound, the old man hit his off
leader whack one would have
thought would have started in the
sides Of an ordinary. cayuse, and sung
out '.None of your d-n business ="
We didn't care a =, and let the fellow
go. n. Bile looked like he weighed
two tons.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Leaves for the Bay.

Our Junior, Mr.. L. H. Wells, will
leave for Coos Bay on Monday or
Tuesday next. He will visit Marsh
field, Empire and other points in Coos
county, and the purpose of his visit
will be to solicit subscribers, make COL
lections and do other business for the
INDEPENDENT. We consign him to
the tender mercies Of brethren of the
craft, to the kind attention Of old
friends, and hope for him q pleasant
and prosperous journey through the
land of coal beds, immense forests,
crabs, CLAIMS and rock oysters. He is
good-looking, and that not even the
fair sex may be deceived we will state
beforehand, he is q married gentle
man.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
What win II Req

Last Sunday, at Looking Glass, Mr..
II. g. Grow was married to Miss Ida
N. Gosling. We wish the contracting
parties a long life o. married bliss: but
we cannot help asking In advance the
question: VIII 1t be Cow or Cos
ling
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Birthday Party.

Miss Alice Howard's many friends
gathered at the residence of Mr.. Jas.
Wright last Saturday evening on the
occasion of that charming lady's 25th
birthday. Among the guests were to
be found the youth, beauty and fash
ionsof the city, so general and wide
spread are Miss Howard's friends.
After many happy congratulatory
speeches, the party adjourned to Ma
sonic Hall where dancing, sweet
communion, and jolly good time in
all that was pleasant was experienced.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Centennial Tanning Mill.

With all their new goods Marks &
Co have purchased Centennial fan
ming mill which is now being set up
at their warehouse, and to which they
would direct the attention of farmers.
Go and see the tanning mill but
don't forget their large stock of gem
eral merchandise.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Good Letter.

We find very readable letter in the
Yreka Journal of October ed, from
the pen of Mr.. P. G. Strickland, our
obliging stage agent. A good editor
was spoiled when Mr. s. turned his
attention to the stage business but
then there was an excellent stage
agent made.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
He Was Honest.

1t was rather laughable the other
day when the main witness in the
Levins' case was asked IL he knew
that he was telling nothing but the
truth In answer to question put to
him, and he replied, "You bet ! am
honest in thisp' When the same wit
ness came to describe q room he spoke
of it asia oblong room built square, In
which there were two partition walls
running through it!" Further COM
ment Is not allowed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
A Good ReDly.

The other evening, as per invitation,
young lady of this city attended q
birthday party Of one of her friends.
On noticing the young lady whose
birthday was the cause of the gather
ering she made pretty and eloquent
speech in congratulation. A young
man standing by, at the close OF her
speech, shouted, Learn me that speech,
won't you r. The young lady was not
the least abashed, but with the quiet
demeanor of one Of good breeding, she
briefly remarked, "Beg pardon, but
TEACH you, you mean.n Silence SUI
preme and indescribable
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
MINING NOTES.

We hear IL stated that work will
soon be resumed ON the Lucky Queen
mine by outside capitalists. but have
been unable To trace the rumor to any
reliable source.
During the past week number OF
English aud Scotch capitalists have
been in town inquiring as to the loca-
tion of Douglas county quartz and
placer mines, their value, price, etc.
A prospecting party is being quietly
organized for the purpose of prospect
ing some new placer mines discovered
on the North Unpqua. In a couple of
weeks we will be prepared to give full
particulars.
Work on the Tellurium mine still
continues with unahated zeal. There
was o time when the worth of the
mine was regarded as doubtful, but
that time has gone by. In less than
one year, judging from recent dis
coveries made, Tellurium stock will
stand above par.
Reports from the New Idrian quick
silver mine are to the effect that the
furnace for smelling is completed and
q new vein of ore found. Being under
control of sensible men, the New
Idrian Is certain to be generally rec
ognized as valuable property in very
short time If it Is not now universally
30 regarded.
Mr.. T. J. Critzer returned from the
Steam Beer mines this week, and re-
ports ditching, fumes and ground
ready for working as soon as the Fall
rains commence. While at the mines
Mr.. Critzer had survey made, and
found all the works on his ground,
and that his lines included more
than was believed the company
owned. The survey made settled
dispute pending and has prevented
law suit being instituted by other
parties.
1t 10 suggested that company be
formed to prospect for coal In the fiat
located in the northern part of the
city. Coal miners have time and
again declared that the fiat gave indi-
cations of covering a large coal bed,
and 1t is thought as the making of q
thorough, practical test will not
amount to great deal, a company
can be formed to make it. A coal
bed of three or four feet in thickness
found here would aid those who have
in Roseburg materially.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01

Mr.. 8. z. Garrison announces that
on Wednesday October 8th, dark bay
horse, sixteen hands high, escaped
from him In the vicinity of Jones'
pasture. The last trace of him
was seen near the North Umpqua
bridge. Any information as to where
the horse now is can be left at this of
flee, or at the postoffice.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Won't TRY Lawyers.

Thursday, on the cruss-examInation
of q witness, Judge Watson remarked
as follows s.There, that will do. This
court will never attempt to decide the
question as to honesty between law
yers, and it does not know whether an
appeal can be carried above or below
The bar must ask the Judge to rise and
explain.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
s-se-E0s~ees
Caro- Brothers.

Have just received ten tons Of salt,
suitable for all uses to which farmers
apply the same, and besides have re-
ceived any number Of new articles in
the general merchandise line. This
firm proposes soon to give catalogue
OF their fine stock of goods in the way
of posters, and the posters will be
printed at this office.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
CALAPooIA ITEMS.

Farmers are in a rush tilling the
soil.
The potatoe crop is almost q total
failure this year.
David Hurst, who has been sojourn-
ing here short time, has returned to
his family at McMinville.
A few more ministers of the gospel
are needed in Calapooia for the pro-
motion Of peace and harmony.
C. @. Durling boasts of having the
finest piece Of fall wheat in the county.
Mr.. D. is an industrious farmer and is
sure to succeed.
Charles Garrel pays 81 SO for man
and team for speeding the plow. Chas,
the Lord loves generous giver, and
you will Undoubtedly prosper.
Miss Ada Mires has taken herdepart-
ure for Wilbur, where she will attend
school, and will admit taking Eastern
Oregon in out Of the wet this fall.
A protracted meeting commences at
the lower Calapooia school house on
Saturday, November lst, and wall con-
tinue several days, If the Lord Is will
ing.
VIM. Stephens is compelled to run
his Touring mills night and day, then
customers go home without their
bread-stuff. Mr.. Loony, Of Cresswell,
assists Mr.. Stephens.
Ellie Ensly has just completed a neat
little residence. What is going to
happen ? Ask Miss May for further
Information, the young and accom-
plished organist.
The Calapooia farmers speak in
terms complimentary of the INDEPEN-
DENT as being the best local newspa-
per published in the county. May she
long wave and in the estimation OF
the public stand head and shoulders
above her contemporaries.
One of Calapooia's fair maids has
purchased her wedding suit and ex-
poets between now and Christmas to
unite in the holy bonds of matrimony
with one of our Calapooia's young
men. CALAPooIA GEORGE.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
GOOD BREAD AT LOWEST PRICES
II. FysHER

Would announce that he always keeps on
hand ali fresh Fruits. Candies Nuts, Cakes,
Pies and ali kinds of canned Fish. Jsllies,
Fruits, Oysters. Honey. .elc., and in cons
nection Herewith he has Bakery and an
experienced Baker from Portland, andi
win furnish the, BEST of bread rs loaves
for $1.00) to any one wishing the same
at their residence or at the store. Graham
brsad supplied whenever desired. Store
and Bakery next door TO DR.. Woodruff
drugstore and opposite Sheridan Br0s.
Rosebarg. Give me . call.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Wanted 10 Go Home.

They tell . good story Of our friend,
Fl. T. Hawthorne, Of Elkton. He was
attending court last week, and wanted
to be excused, and told the Judge as q
reason for his anxiety to reach home,
that 1t was Saturday night, and be
wanted to see his wife. The joke is,
Hawthorne is = single man, and no
one who knows him for moment
would believe that he wanted to see
another mans wife, or ever entered
such an excuse before the Judge.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Fine Mare Purchased.

Mr.. John G. Aiken has purchased
the California mare known as "Mol-
lie, the Jewett mare" paying fair
price for her. " Molliey' is q trotting
mare, has record of good deal less
than three minutes, is . thorough
bred, and will be used by Mr.. Aiken
for breeding purposes on his stock
farm. In color the mare is q dark
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01

The picture belonging to Miss Arta
Rose. which has been on exhibition at
the store Of 8. Marks q Cos. for the
past week, will be drawn next Satur-
day evening by the one holding the
number corresponding with the n
on the picture.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Come to Roseburg.

The inimitable Dave Crosby, of jack
sonville, is now in charge Of Mr..
Hanks saloon. For whole-souled hu-
NOR, and general good looks, and rs .
barkeeper' Dave has few equals and no
superiors.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Society Meetings.

ssssssoe UMPQUA CHAPTER NO. II.
sA5 4. N hold regular commnnica-
zkssssx tians every first and thiId Tuesday
of each month All members in good
standing will take due and timely notice
a I'd govern themselves accordingly. Visit.
ing companieas ara invited 10 meet with
the Chapter when convenient.
b. HERMANN, II. P.
aNI I1r,rur,r Axrrnrcr. G.e,r
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Grange Notice,

There will be meeting of Ump-
qua Grange No. %, held at the hall
in this city to-day saturday., apd as
Important business is to be transacted
full attendance of members is desir-
ed. J.P. DUNCAN, Sec,y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
The Lost Found

Mr.. Jacob Ledgerwood and party re-
ported lost have returned home. They
were not lost, but the horses were; and
Jake struck man whom he talked to
death while waiting for supper, and
missed his supper. When Jake was
called to go home, the man was found
fiat on the floor, his limbs rigid and
cold, and Mr.. Ledgerwood lying by
his side whispering yet gently in the
dead mans ear. Jake got home about
midnight.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
In Town.

Mr.. VIM. CARL, division agent of the
California and Oregon stage company,
is in the city looking after stage inter-
ests. It must be said of Mr.. CARL that
he is always where there is work to
be done.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
The Best Test.

The fact that Floed Co. have not
time to write an advertisement for
themselves, owing to the rush that
keeps both clerks and proprietors
busy, is proof of that firms success.
The rush there ia a sure proof of their
fair dealing.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
New Doetor

DR.. ]. w. Robinson, late of Jack
sonville, has permanently located in
this city, and his Office may be found
in s. Mark & Cos brick building, up
stairs. The Doctor is so well and "a
yorably known that he needs no re-
eommendation from us.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Change of proprietars.

Messrs. William, Joseph and Ferdi-
nando Upton have now complete con-
troll of Tipton's mill, Mr.. James Upton
retiring. The brothers have our best
wishes for their success,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01

". /. FRrEpLANpER, sec'y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01

UMPQUA GRANGE, NO. 2s. p. Of
H., win meet hereafter ON the FRS, Satur-
OF each month. at Grange Hall, in Rose..
burg All members in good standing are
cordially invited TO attend:
GEO. JONES, N.
j. P. DUNCAN, Secretary.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Front Completed.

The stone front of S. Abrahams,
Wheeler Bros. d Co.'S store is COM
pIeted, and it is the general remark
that q finer piece Of architecture does
not exist in Oregon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
$25 REWARD

I win give the above reward for any in>
formation which will lead 10 the detection
of the thief and recovery of the ninety
two bushels of wheat stolen from Mr.,
Palmers warehouse short time ago. and
! would warn the people of Scottsbnrg to
the effect that they have thieves in their
midst. and advise them 70 take precaution-
ary measures against them.
ANDREW SAWYER.
Long Prairie, Douglas Cointy, ogn.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
=
Still Annthar

The prospeetfor cold weather is hur-
rsing the boys and girls up. We have
still another wedding to report which
took place on the 9th ult: Mr.. VIM.
NJ. Masters and Miss Elvira E. Con.
verse. Next !!
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
Religious Notice.

Services will be held in the NJ. E.
Church South tomorrow morning and
evening, Rev. ]. r. N. Bell presiding.
A cordial Invitation is extended to all.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
BR &c CKFOR SALE!
Notice to Debtors.

Having disposed of my interest in the
hardware business and store In Roseburg
to B. 8. and Jos. G.. Sheridan. notice IL
hereby given to those indebted 10 me 70
come forward and make immediate SET
tlenent of their accounts by cash or notes
% l must close up my books at once. Ny
books and notes will be found with the
new firm st the store, and the new firm
10 authorized TO receipt for moneys paid
on my accounts against debtors This il
the last notice. THoS. P. SHERIDAN.
Roseburg. Aug. 90, 1879.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
IMPORTANT NOTICE,

All parties knowing themselves indebted
10 the firm of Wright & Carton, in the
livery stable business, ars hereby notified
to make immediate settlement by cash or
note and thus save costa. This is the last
notice. WRIGHT & CARBON.
June 4. 1878.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
r Breckenridge q Robs. Rastou,
MAa8lg W0nRE.
Opposite 7, P. sheridan's Hardware
Store,
ROsEBURG, OREGON.

Mautle piecce made from Italian and
Warranted In tllis line. Anything 10 the wsy
VI stone-cutting promptly performed. and
MI orders promptly flied. Always fall
stock Of marble and Other stone on hand
und in case OF any repair Ia this line N The
shape Of billiard tables, atc, sat;siafticn
will be guaranteed.
r. BRECKENRIDGE s R0BT EAsT0N.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
HOUSE AND 2 LOTS FOR SALE.

J.E. wstkinds offers his fine house and
,wo lots for sale Ct bargain. The placs
Is pleasantly situated. nest IN appearance.
md Just the placs enc wonsd look fog IN
seeking for home.
Enquire Of J. & WATxlNps, Is the
blacksmith shop. Rosebnxg
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01

UNION ECNAMPMENT. No. Q, /. o. O
r., meets at Odd Fellows Hall on the ist
and Sd Fridays of every month. Visiting
Brethren invited to attend
JOHN NICHLES, c. P.
r. g. Hr1RsU Scribe
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

Watkinds Bros. request all indebted to
them TO come and make immediate settles
ment of their accounts, ss they desire to
add 10 their present stock OF material, and
must have the money due them At once.
WATKINDs BROS.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-01
\ A LAUREL LODGE A. F. and A. NJ
VI holds regular meetings on Wednes-
day on or before each full moon.
J. G. FULLERTON, w. II.
R. NEWCOMB. Seey.
% PHILETARIAN

PHILETARIAN
- Lodge, No 8, o. o.
T. meets on Saturday evening, Of each
week A. O'Clock. N their hall at Rose
burg. Members ofthe order in good stand
ng are invited to attend By order of the N.
n