The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-10-25


point to good majority, and give fair
promises Of republican majority in the
legislature. Republicans are sangnine of
obtaining $4,000 majority.
The Tribuae's staff correspondent in
Ohio writes that a republican victory In
Ohio is beyond the range of reasonable
doubt. Harlan b. Lloyd, lawyer of Gin
cinnati, states his belief that Foster will
have 10000 majority.
John Quincy Accepts.
BosroN, Oct. 13.-John Quincy Adams
accepts the democratic nomination for
governor.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 12.-Twelve new cases
reported. Howard donations have
reached $I176. One thousand more Offer
ed by Boston was accepted, with an init
nation that the scourge nay last until
November.
A Great Contest between Hanlan and
C0urtncy--Hanian the Favorite.
MAYsviILE, N. Y, Oct. 15.-The atten-
dance of strangers to witness the contest
between Hanlan and Courtney tomorrow
is very large. Hanlan and Courtney were
out early this morning, and rowed over
| their respective courses. Their condition
| is first-class, and their appearance on the
| lake was hailed with cheers. The course
over which the race is to be rowed has
| been buoyed, and every arrangement for
the accommodation of spectators is being
| pushed rapidly. Hanlan is the favorite
| at 500 to SO. Pool selling has been
stopped blythe sheriff, whe informed the
sellers that continuance would subject
| them to arrest.
The Fever at Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 15, noon.-Five new cases
and three deaths.
The sIanderer's Punishinenf.
NEW YORK, Oct. ia dispatch from
| London says that Adolph Rosenberg, ed
itor and publisher of the Toacn Tall, ar
rested on a charge of libel preferred
against him by Mrs. Langary and also by
Mrs. CORVALLIS West, appeared this
morning in the Guildhall police court
He looked very detected, having been un-
able to OBTAIN bondsmen for e2000. The
preliminary disposed of, the prisoner
made abject apology, regretting that he
should have been indirectly the cause of
annoyance to estimable ladies. He plead
ignorance OH the writing in question,
/ about Mrs. Langary's divorce, and gave
/ the name of the journalist who had writ
ten the paragraphs. lie went on to state
| that he employed detective to search
/ the divorce records, and it was undoubt-
edly on the detectsve's report that the
allusion had been printed. He denied
| that there was any malice, the facts being
/ given as bona de news. Plaintiffs coun-
| sci protested against reduction of Rosen-
berg's bail, and rehearsed the prisoners
cowardly, cruel and wanton attacks on
his client and concluded by saying that
| he thought the atmosphere of Newgate
! would be most salubrious for the prs-
! oner. The prisoner was committed for
/ tr,o t,a5f ~, q ka hof
The Mississippi Improvement.
QUINCY. Ills, Oct 16.-The Mississippi
| river improvement convention met to-
day, and is largely attended by prominent
men of the Mississippi valley.
Almost Disaster.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Another railroad ac-
cident, which barely escaped bling rival
of the Jackson affair, occurred near Bara-
boo on the Northwestern last night. A
| heavy freight and passenger train COLI
ded, owing to the Observation-Disclosures of
! the conductor of the passenger train, and
but for the fact that they both were slacg-
| ing there would have been terrible dis
aster. AS it was, only one man was badly
hurt. Two engines and five freight cars
were smashed to bits.
Upward Movement.
There was a strong upward movement
Charles L. King, commission dealer,
failed with $4,000 liabilities.
Chicago will Welcome Grant.
number of prominent private citizens
without regard to party, decided tonight
to extend welcome to General Grant
upon his visit to this city. Such men as
. Perry H. Smith, Phil Hoyne, L. 2. Letter
and other prominent democrats figure in
the affair.
Doe. Middiefon's Pa s.
ST. PAUL, Oct. I6.-Nolan aud Johnson,
two of Doc Middleton's gang of Nebraska
robbers, were traced to Ortonville Mimi.
near the Dakota line, by Sherif's posse
which pursued them, oyertaking them yes
terday near Appleton. They fortified
themselves in shanty and a regular siege
followed, firing lasted several hours. The
robbers finally escaped and the pursuit
continues.
Granted New Trial.
: BRIDGEPoRT, Conn.,. Oct. l6.-Wm. Buch
oltz, recently convicted of the murder oil
John III. Schultz at Norwalk, has been
!, granted new trial.
J Armed Indians Moving Toward Texas
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16.-A dispatch from Sar
i, Antonio, Texas, says General Ord, COM
manding the department, received the
/ following dispatch to-day
FoRT CoScHo, Oct. 15, 1879.
Colonel Hatch, commanding the distric
! of New Mexico informs me that larg,
i bodies of well armed Apaches are goini
/ south toward Texas. They are probabl,
i renegades from the Indian territory ant
8 Mexico. Have arranged to intercep
, them and reinforce and concentrate force
when necessary. GEN. EMERSON.
spain and the Heathen Chinee.
New York, Oct. 16.-The Herald say
!. the conclusion of the treaty between
. Spain and China on the subject of celes
o. tial residents is fair to both parties, ant
!. will astonish American haters of tht
i heathen Chinee who have regarded Spaii
b as narrow and arrogant power.
i Increased Registration OF Voters.
S The number of voters who registere
IS in this city yesterday was 50,347, maxim,
: 5000 for two days, an increase of GOA
o over the number registered the first tw
II days of registration in 1873.
t Hanlan and Courtney Race Or for TN
l. Present.
a MAYsyrLLE. N Y, Oct. l6.-The bos
l. race has come to most inglorious enc
I. Late this morning the air was filed wit
o rumors that Courtney's boats wers stov,
/ another that they had been cut las
d night. A visit to Courtney's quarters dis
l. closed the sacts as reported by Courtney
, nephew and Burt Brown, who had bee
8. with him as attendants and engaged /
!. taking care of the boats-that last even
20 ing about six they left the boathous
d locking it on the shore side with pad
t. lock and on the river side simply hool
ing it and driving nail over the hool
On returning about eight from the villag
:. they found that the river door had bee
- forced, the nail broken and the boal
~ both cut with saw The one made TO
the race was cut two-thirds through
feet 10 inches from the bow the worl
ing boat was cut entirely through feet
II inches from the stern. The two me
IS kept the matter q secret from Courtne
Y until this morning. What will be don
ie as to postponing the race or disposing I
le the prize is unknown rs yet The refere
o officers and hackers of the two men al
y now in consultation.
;e Courtncy's hackers boldly declare ths
IN be himself caused the boat to be GU
O. Courtney 1t is understood asks from te
10 to twelve days postponement. Ever
W train brings large accessions to the q
Z ready large throng,
L The referee will call the boats at II
y appointed hour. Hanlan will row oy,
ie the course and attempt to make the be-
G, fiye-mile time on record. The questio
y of the right to claim the money is in di
g pute. Soule contests its payment to Hal
s. Ian, unless the race be rowed with Cour
g ney as stated in original articles OF agre
ment.
Outlaxys in Georgia.