The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-10-25
OREGON, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 25, 1879.
Death or bishop yvhit,nrhal,.

Death OF Bishop WhifinghalI.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct. I7.-Rey. Wm. r
Whitinghall, Episcopal bishop of Mary
land, died at Summer Home, Orange, II.
j., at o'clock this morning aged "a
He had been confined to the house nearly
year.
MEMPHIS, Oct. l7.-Noon.-Four cases
reported to the board of health. Three
nurses sent by the Howards left for For
est City by q special train this morning.
Two deaths occurred at Forest City
Ark, since last report.
The Chicago Markets
CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE excitement on
change continued to-day and wheat
reached the highest point yet since No
venber, selling at 81 90. There was
however, a sudden break and prices de-
clined to 81 084 amidst the greatest ex-
element. Corn declined also about three
cents for November and provisions fol
the deferred options were decidedly low
err. January lard, which sold early al
So 80. declining to So 10l The public
produce exchange, large bucket shop
has suspended operations until the ex-
element subsidies but its managers in
tend to resume, and claim TO have
taken this step as a means of protecting
itself and customers.
A Non-Psrtisan Reception.
CoLuMBus, Oct. 1.-THE president and
Mrs. Hayes arrived from Cleveland this
forenoon and were met at the depot by
Gov. Bishop and reception committee
with an escort, which made q magnificent
display. 4 reception and short speech
making ensued, which was entirely nom
partisan.
Another Disaster.
ALBANY, n. Y, Oct. 17-An express
train ran into freight train on the Sus-
quehanna road at Oneonta to-day, by
which the engineer, Judd Mann, and the
fireman, James Mcclure, of the express
train we're killed and both locomotives
badly damaged. The accident was du-
plication of the one lately occurring on
the Michigan Central. A train was being
made up at Oneonta, and as there was a
heavy fog, fiagman was sent to warn
the express that was due, when it cane
running into theyard upon the partially
made up freight train. None of the pas
sengers were hurt.
Troops at White River.
RAwLINs. Wy, Oct. IA courier Just
in from Merritt's command, reports that
the troops are at the White river agency
that they have been scouting about the
country for 80 miles about them and have
been unable to find single Indian. 1t
is evident that the Indians have gone
south and split into small bands going in
to various agencies. The troops will have
of the savage tribe who brought on the
trouble.
A Dividend.
SAN FRANcIsco, Oct. 17.-Eu. Con-, de-
clares dividend of 81.
Assessment.
Silver Hill leyies q assessment of 30 cts.
delinquent Nov. 18th.
Flood shows Cause.
The order to show cause why Mr.. Flood
should not be committed for contempt ia
refusing to answer certain questions in
case of Burke against Flood and the Ne
yada Bank, concerning the amount o.
stock owned by Flood, Mackey, Fair and
O'Brien in the Nevada Bank and Consoli-
| dated Mining Company, which knowl-
edge plaintiff claimed the right TO pos
sess, was argued to-day Floods counse
admitted that Flood, Mackey, Fair ane
CBrien were directors in both contract
| ing companies as charged, and said tha
witness did not intend any contempt o
| court in refusing to answer, as his counse
considered them immaterial; but if tn,
court decided them material, witness
would answer. The case was taken unde
/ adVisement.
Teachers Convention.
A State school teachers convention vii
be held here December 29th, 30th and 31si
| A Disputed Point in Masonic Practice
The Grand Lodge of Free Masons wa
in session all day yesterday. In his repor
| of the previous day, the Grand Maste
| suggested that members of the order VIII
commit suicide should not be entitled t
| masonic burial, and the question wa
thoroughly discussed; but no final actio
| was taken. The election of grand officer
will take place to-day. On Wednesday
little orphan, Walter Wilcox, whose par
ents both died in New Orleans during th
recent yellow fever epidemic, and VIII
was forwarded by masons there to hi
| grandmother in Oakland, was formerl
adopted by the Grand Lodge. A month";
donation of $50 was ordered for his sup
port, and on hat being passed arount
the sum of $50 was quickly raised for hi
present necessities.
The 1t. Paul at Astoria.
ASTORIA, Oct. 1.-THE ST. Paul arrive
from Portland with General Grant an
his party at 6 P. NJ, too late to cross til
bar Tonight. She will leave for Sa
Francisco tomorrow at daylight. l
making landing, strong ebb tide ST
her into the dock carrying away bot
boats on her pilot side, smashing them I
mithereens, the cracking of the tim Der
causing temporary panic among the dis
tinguished passengers. who had just 81
down to dinner. The general and h
party have not landed and will remain Q
, shipboard till she sails.