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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
EDITORIAL DEADHEADINa.

q
!. sold Hill,n Of the Salinas (Cal.) In
dex, gets off the following in regard
to editorial deadheading Zone of
the beauties and charms Of an EDITORS
life is his deadhesding it on all occa-
sions. No one who has ever tasted of
the sweets of that bliss can begin to
take in its glory and its happiness.
He does 500 for railroad, and gets a
pass for a year, and rides $25 worth,
and then he is looked upon as dead
head, or half blown 'dead-beat.' He
puffs theatre or a concert troup
$40 worth and gets 81 in compliment
taries.' II the hall is crowded he is
brgrudged the room he occupies-for
If the eomplimentaries were paying
tickets the troupe would be SO much
10 pocket. He blows and putfs Q
church free to any desired extent, ant
does the poster printing at half-rates
and rarely gets thank you for it
It goes in as a part of his duty as ar
editor. He does more work gratuit.
ously for the town and community
than all the rest of the population, anc
gets cuised for it all /; but q man who
donates dollar for the Fourth Of July
base ball club or church, fs graf efully
rememberd Oh, it is a sweet thing tt
be an editor. He passes, .free,' you
know
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
WHEN voc WILL DIE.


Itisnot every one who asks himself
the question how long have TO
live, because, strangely enough, II is
the beliefof most persons that their
lives will be exceptionally lengthy:
however, life assurance companies
are aware of the creduioIs weakness
OF those whose lives they assure, and
have, therefore, compiled numerous
tables OF expectancy of life for their
own guidance, which are carefully
referred to before policy is granted.
The following is one OF those well
authenticated tables in use among as
surance companies, showing the aver
age length Of life at various ages Of
persons Of average health, and in the
second column we are enabled TO peep.
as 1t were, behind the scenes of an as
surance office and gather from theiI
table the number of years they will
give us to live. This table has beer
the result of careful calculation, and
seldom proves misleading. OF course
sudden and premature deaths, says
the N. Y. Mercury, as well as lives
unusually extended, occasionally &C
cur; but this is o table of the average
expectancy of life Of an ordinary mar
or woman:
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The location of the harbor OF refuge
on the coast is yet unsettled. 1t Is
about time q decision was made. Com
gress will soon meet, and . delay in
the selection of the desirable point Of
location should not be continued so
that the matter will not receive Sc
rious consideration at Washington al
an early date. So far IS , ape AragC
Is concerned, Nature made it natur-
al harbor Of refuge. and it is used a
such half the year. Under these cir
cumstances we cannot see why Cape
Arag6 will not be selected, and why,
when the whole country is anxious
for decision, and anxious to build a
railroad TO the bay, that the decision
is delayed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The dead body of James McKillup
was found on the sth inst, on the
farm of Mr.. E. F. Lamson, near Will
liamina, in Yamhill county, partially
buried beneath huge pile of rails,
and horribly crushed and mangl-
ed. He had been missing since
about the goth of October. In
driving down hillside with heavy
load of rails, his wagon was upset
and he being caught beneath it aud
its heavy load is supposed to have
been instantly killed. The wagon
still remained, and attached to it was
one OF the horses, the other having
escaped.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
AEsoLUTIoN of ENDORSEMENT

WBsREAs. THE DoueLAs lNDEPENDFSr
n newspaper published in Roseburg. 5av
been published in this county for the pesio6
of three years; and
WH1r EAs. said newspaper is now well
established. and during a three years trial
ID has faithfully served the interests of The
producer and taxpayer; therefore be I.
RsS0jred, We, the members Of the limp.
Qua Grange No %. do give THE DoUeLAs
fEDsPsNpENT our unqualified eDGosemeDt
fpd wJnld recommend 1t as newspaper
woi,hy The patronage OF every farmer and
tsx.psyer In Southern Oregon.
GEo. w jones, Master.
is j. p DUNCAN. Secretary.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

A white man in Maryland shot al a
negro with murderous intent, but in
stead of killing him killed his grand
child. The republican papers declared
this to be another democratic outrage
until the discovery was made that the
white man was republican.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Rev. VIM. Mckay. after reading
several notices from his pulpit in the
Methodist church at Genoa, Ind,
said there was another matter TO
which he desired to inform his con-
gregation. His wife had eloped with
Mr.. Hatton--a neighbor.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

A woman who was called as a wit
ness in an assault case tried in the
Edin burgh police court recently, on
being asked by the magistrate what
was the profession of her husband an
swered promptly: "My husband is
a bankrunt, sir.u
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
Land Notice.
Uk1TED sTATEs LAnD oPr1cr.

UNITED STATES LAND 0FF7cr,
RosEBuRG. October 26th, 1879.
00TICE is HEREBY GIVEN IN
pursuance Of the Act Of Congress Of
June Sd, 1878. for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California. Oregon, Nevada
9 md Washington Territory William
II iggins has. flied his application in this
6 flee for The purchase oi the northeast
q uarter Of The northeast quarter of section
II. township 20. south range 8 west.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described land must fils their
days from this date.
WM +. BENJAMIN.
Register.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
To
Keep the County Paupers.


GEALFD PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
~ ceived at the Office OF the County
Cletk :or the care, r,aintainence. clothing
and medical rtatment Of the County Pau
pers for tile term of TIVE years from Febru.
airy 18th, 1880, the Commissioners re-
serving the right to aid destitute persons
temporarily, when they think necessary
The person or persons whose bid may be
accepted. will be required to give bond to
the County Court for the faithful performs
ance of their respective duties in such sum
as may be determined on by said court.
Each bid to designate the amount per week,
for each pauper. Tn. right TO reject any
or all bids is reserved. Said bids win be
received up to 10 o'clock. A. NJ. of the
9Th day of January, 1880.
BY order of the Court
T. R. SHERIDAN.
novStd County Clerk.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

During the past six months the
Chinese have emigrated into the Sand.
wich Island in such large numbers as
to create considerable alarm in the
little kingdom. Nearly $500 of the
Celestials have landed at Honolulu in
the above period.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
The question now is with politician

The question now is with politicians,
"Who will the Independents support
in the next contest for county off,
cers?p Well, our answer is the best
man and before the time comes the
best mans name will not be made
public for the reason 1t will not be
known. The Independents do not set
up primaries, stock conventions or lay
plans for any mans advancement. t.
They, however, have the sense belong
ing to thinking men, and their pur-
pose is, under all circumstances, to
show determined opposition to all
dishonest and incapable office-seekers
And having the balance of power, the
Independents will carry any election
they desire to.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
TO ADVERTISERS.

Tie DOUGLAS INDEPENDENT
has the largest circulation Of any
paper published in Rosehurg in the
counties Of Douglas. Jackson and Coos.
ard will furnishIthe proof Of our asseI-
tion when demanded by responsible ad-
yertisers. KELLY & WELLS.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The official count has given the
New York election to the Republicans.
They have elected every one of their
candidates for State officers with the
exception of the candidate for State
Enquirer, and have large majority
in both branches of the Legislature.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Our exchanges announce the indict.
ment of John A. Carr for attempting
to bribe member of the Portland
city council. Carr is not a man who
would allow himself to be caught In
q manner very easy, and it win be a
matter of surprise to us IL bis convic-
viction follows his Indictment.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Our readers viii esily gather rom
the above tabulated statement tbs
number of years to which their lives,
according to the law of averages, may
reasonably be expected to extend.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The business outlook over the coun-
try continues satisfactory and most
promising. In nearly every New
England manufacturing town the
mills have been put in operation, and
are working full force on full time.
Employers and employees are prosper
ing, and all are satisfied with the sit
uation.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The Jacksonville Sentinel is author.
izsd to say that Mr.. Jay Beach, o.
LfnkviIle, viii trct Almonta against
stevenson's Sir Walter for $500 OF
$1,000, race to be mile heats, best three
in fys, over the Yrska track, or By
bees track at jacksonville. Race to
be run any time between now and
Christmas, under the rules Of the Ma
tionaI Trotting Association; $3.50 ol
$500 forfeit to be put up within the
next 20 days.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The editor of the Chicago Inter-
Ocean is very careless in his remarks.
For instance, amiabiy refers to the
editor Of the Times, of that city, as
: the hoary- headed old reprobate,
whose life has been q war on purity
and patriotism.n The editors of the
Standard and Oregonian, nItheir dis
cussions, have never improved upon
this, and they should at once SUBJ
sbseribe for the Inter-0cean that they
may more effectively biackguard each
other.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Another case of accidental shooting
Is reported by an exchange. The ac-
cident occurred last Friday. A young
man named Fisher. working for An
drew Millard, well-known resident
of Cowlitz county, amused himself on
the afternoon named by swapping caps
on shotgun, supposed TO be empty, at
Mrs. Millard and Miss Burt, visitor,
and frightened them. The ladies beg
ged him to desist, but Fisher said he
would snap one more and quit. The
cap exploded the charge, which en-
tered the heart of Mrs. Millard, killing
her instantly.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The warehouse Of CASTOR q Ferral,
Albany, was destroyed by fire on the
18th inst. The total loss footed up to
$s6, 900, and the fire was the most
destructive ever known in the place.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The New York Herald, sort of ad-
wiser general to the whole American
people, and a good share of the world
besides, takes its pen in hand to say it
"wiu go SO far as to assure him
that it does not believe that any third
term Republicans wants or expects
General Grant to assume the style
and title OF Emperor or King of the
United States.,'
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

The defeat of Robinson in New
York is now considered in the East as
having settled Tilden's chances for the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency of 1880, and Democratic Journals
are satisfied that Bayard, of Delaware,
is the coming man. II Bayard is nom-
mated for president, Hendricks will
hardly have an opportunity to decline
second place on the ticket more than
once. Bayard is the strongest man
the Democrats have, and there will
be found plenty of men who will
gladly join Bayard in the race.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

NoTIcE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
- the undersigned has been appointed
administrative Of the estate of Nathan
Roberts. deceased, late Of Douglas county.
Oregon; now. therefore, all persons are
hereby notified to present their claims
duly verified to me at my residences In
foneaila In said county and State ON or
before six months. from the date hereof.
MARTHA ROBERTS, Administrators.
Foncalla, November 1, 1879. Sow.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Senator Grover has announced to
the Albany Democrat that he will
retire to private life at the expiration
of his senatorial term of Office. We
have heard before the story "why
Jack lost his supper"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
EaARL8g RTMMEI,
WAGON MAKER 4 REPAIRER,
CANYoNyILLE. OREGON.

am prepared to do frst-class work, at
low rates, and in manner TO satisfy all
who patrouize me. Ny work is my rec
commendation. and if it will not speak for
itseH, do not wish for patronage. My
onty wish is you try my work, and learn
my prices, and il they do no. suit you no
one can. CHAS. KIMMEL,
Canyonyiile, Oregon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

Watkinds Bros. request all indebted to
them 20 come and make immediate settles
ment of their accounts. as they desire to
add to th cir present stock oil m mtterial, and
must hive the money due them at once.
WATKINDs Bros.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
IMPORTANT. goTCE

All parties knowing themselves indab,ed
e .ne arm OF Wright q Carlon. ii The
Isery stable business, are hereby nolified
20 make immediate settlemsnt s. cash q
notice. ,yRH5HT & .ss = ~ \ - - ss''e
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
JESSE MOORE & cos
KENTUCKY WHISTLES

good Billiard Table will be found in til
Saloon ; also all the leading papers of til
coast. Give me call. Y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

To shov our faith Ia the safety and excsllence Of
the 4. B.. upon proper personal application, when
satisfied that no imposition Is intended, we will
give the names of ali its ingredients, by affidavit
The above o1ers were nsyer made before the pro-
prietor Of any other Family Medicine in the world
Many testimonials further information, and
fun directions for using Will be found in the peus
phiet Treatise on Diseases Of the Blood.s n
which each bottle iseneiose Price 81 per bottlecon
tanning u ounces, 40 to 50 doses Sold by drug
eiats- D. RANSOM, Sos Co, Prop,rs, Butfalo, n. Z
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
oRx-8 8A 7 C c N
JACKSON STREET. RosEBuRG.

The proprietor Of this well-known and
popular resort would thank his friends for
their liberal patronage in the past and ask
for continuance of the same in the future.
The public is informed that keep none but
and that sell over the bar the celebrated
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
S scRoFULA.
90 10 o O
Its Ingredients.

win Be paid to any Public Hospital to be nutu
ally agreed upon, for every certificate Of this edi
cine published by US which is not genuine
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22

Fellows Compound Syrup Is COM
posed Of fnzxedients identical with
those which constitute Healthy Blood,
Muscle and Nerve and Brain Substance,
while Life itself is directly dependent
upon some Of them.
BY its union with the blood and its
effect upon the muscles, reestablishing
the one and toning the other. it is ca
pable Of eftecting the following results:
It will displace or wash out tubercu-
lous matter, and thus cure Consumption
By increasing Nervous and Muscular
vigor, it will cure dyspepsia, feeble
or interrupted action of the Heart and
Palpitation, Weakness of Intellect
caused by grief. worry, overtax, or
irregular habits, Bronchitis-Acute or
Chronic, Congestion of the Lungs, even
In the most alarming stages.
1t cures Asthma, Loss of Voice,
Neuralgia, St. yitus Dance. Epileptic
Fits, Whooping Cough, Nervousness,
and Is a most wonderful adjunct to
other remedies in sustaining life during
the process Of Diphtheria.
Do not be deceived by remedies bear
ing similar name: no other prepara-
ton is substitute for this under any
circumstances.
Look out for the name and address
J.I. FELLOWS, st. John, N B., on the
yellow wrapper In watermark, which Is
seen by holding the paper before the
light.
Price, $50 per Bottle. 6 for $3.50
Sold by oil Druggists.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-11-22
THREE MIXED PAINTS

The celebrated and thoroughly tested pa.
GiEIC RUBRER PAINT, The IM- !.
rEklshABI4E PAINT. and The
ENAMEL PAINT. Agent for N.
tray, Music Dealer. San Francisco.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
ROBBED IN A BANK.

A young man called at Police Headquarters Lash
night and informed Inspector McDermoN
that he had been robbed Of $500 under
very peculiar circumstances. He said his
name is George Scgee. and that no resides
In Fifty-seventh street. between Ninth and Tenth
avenues. He is employed clerk In the dry goods
house Of Victor Il Achaolis. at Church and LEONARD
street Ho was despatched TO tho Chemical
Bank. Broadway. near Chambers street. to
cash q check for $4,000. made payable to
order. The cashier handed him several packages Of
bills. and the young turned to an adjoining
desk. opposite . window. to count his money. He
counted $500 In twenty bills. and placed that
amount in the inside pocket Of his waistcoat. He
next told of $500 IS denominations. and also con-
ceaed them IN an inside pocket. At that moment
well dressed young man. In brushing
ing at the same time "You have dropped q
BILL" whercupon the spruce young man passed
out OF tho bank. Segce stopped and picked up
one dollar bill which was lying ut his feet leaving
in the meantime his packages OF bills upon
the desk whore had boon engaged counting
thcm When he returned to the ofhco ho
found that he was $500 short. Thinking that tho
discrepancy was owing to mistake on tho part OF
the paying teller he returned to the bank aud
plnined the case The cashier found that his
accounts agreed and Mr.. Segec gradually realized
that ho was the victim OF . robbery.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
A YELLOW FEVER SCARE.

Sergeant Walsh sitting at the desk in the
Twenty-seventh precinct station house at three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon when Officers Pat
rick Lyons and Edward Burns, of the
Broadway Squad. entered. bringing with
them man who gave bis name as Augustus A.
Faber. seventy-nine years old. and resident of
Washington street. He had been taken sud
denly i'll at the corner Of broadway and Liberty
street. He was laid the floor in the station
house, when he vomted copiously. An ambulance
was sent for; and when DIR. Edison. who In
charge of the ambulance arrived and examined
the man, he pronounced the ease ono of yellow
fever. This announcement sooner made than
there was regular stampede OF officers and specta-
tors who had crowded around the sufferer. The
doctor would not take him into the ambulance,
and the Board of Health was accordingly
notified. DR.. Day arrived and after
mere cursory examination said that the
only suffering from fever and ague. The terrified
officers were somewhat relieved at this statement
and asked tho Doctor If disinfoctants would
be necessary, so as to make that there
would be no danger of infection. The Doctor
jocosely informed them that good stint ulant, such
brandy, would be an excellent antdotc. The man
became better, aud loft for the Cortandt street
ferry, on his way to his home. Ho gave . second
address 10 A. L. Thurber. Millburn. Nj.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS.

The Tammany democrats Of the Eighth Assembly
district met No. 70 Essex street last evening and
chose the following delegates to the State Conven
tion:-w. L. Dorshei.ner Il. d. Gale and George
Hall. with Daniel Patterson. Philip Benjamin and
w. Campbell alternates. They instructed
under no circumstances vote for the
OF Governor Robinson, but left at liberty to
vote for any staunch democrat
The Nineteenth district Tammsny democrats met
at the Bloomingdale Club rooms. West Fifty
ninth street. and chose the following delegates =
Shepherd +. Knapp. George T. Curtis and Thomas
O'Gallagher with Z. 4. Mcguire, j. j. McVey and
Germain Haurchell They instructed to vote
for General w. +. Smith their first choice and
no account for Governor Robinson
The Tweuty-fourth District Republican Assoca-
ton, ut meeting held ut Ittner's Hotel. fremont,
elected George W. Thurber and James L. Wells dele
gates to the Republican State Convention, with
Charles j. ellis and Sas d. Bostwick substitutes.
They requested to work for the nomination Of
W. H. Robertson.
The Richmond county republicans elected at their
meeting at Sapleton s. L. Messrs George w. Curtis.
chosen. and no instructions were given to the
delegates who are. however, supposed to be favor
able to Mr.. Cornell.
Tho Tenth Assembly District Republican Conven-
ton of Brooklyn elected James Cocroft, William q.
Cooke and A. f. Learned delegates and william
Wood. William j. Tate and 8. G. Yeaton altesnates.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
AN INSURANCE FRAUD.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. Az

ST. LOUIS. NO.. August 90. 1879.
II has transpired here that insurance policies.
pusporting to be issued by tho Merchants and MAN.
ufacturers' Insurance Company OF this city. have
been recently written at Bradford. Pa. and perhaps
other places In the East. There IL no such company
now here. nor has there bocn since 1876. When IL
closed business II called In and cancelled all OF Its
policies and wound up its affairs. The blanks
on which the policies were recently issued arc.
however, genuine. II IL thought that they were
obtained surreptitiously before the company closed
business. and are now being used to defraud and
swindle nnsuspecting persons. The agent at Brad.
ford whose name is Hilliard, claims to have OBJ
tanned authority TO transact business from q. u.
Pcase, OF Providence, and another man named Pot
ter both of whom the Insurance Commissioners OF
Rhode Island says finished term In the States
Prison for forgery Last March
The New York herald., 1879-08-31

York city ten eleven of the delegates will be
divided between Robertson. Hiscock and starin:
'.Where do you think the Cornell delegates VIII go
to after they find chance exists for the nomina-
ton of their candidataY'
''They may go to Starn or to Robertson.
''Will not this coalition receive the nomination OF
either of these gentlemen?'
at does not follow"
.'what do You think of Hiscocks chances?"
''They are good. He has many friends outside OF
Onondaga county"
''rhen, far you judge 1t is nybodys
fight up to the meeting of the ConventionT
Precisely Some candidate not yet mentioned
may be taken up ut the last moment. "a
.'Who would be the most likely candidate II
Cornell Pomeroy. Robertson. Hiscock and Starin are
sLelved?'
.Well, Secretary Evarts or Mr.. Fish,"
"Has Mr.. Hscock many supporters outside OF MS
own section OF the State?" -
''Yes Monroe and other counties in the west Will
undoubtedly take him second choice
monroe, understand, is bitterly opposed 10 Mr'
Corneu? :,
THAT is so. find such feeling cropping up al
over the State where least expected tell you
that il will be suicidal to nominate Mr.. Cornell
under the circumstances. l have nothing against
the gentleman personally. but am opposed to him
solely ON questions OF political expediency."