The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-19

any political assessments, as the nominee
upon proof of such action will be sum-
marily removed from the ticket. He pro-
poses to raise funds for the campaign by
voluntary contribution and will canvass
the city for such aid.
The Disaster at Bodie.
| BoDIE, July 1.-THE magazine which
exploded contained about five tons of
giant powder. The cause OF the expIo-
sion is unknown. The hoisting works of
the old shaft of the Standard were de- |
molished and set on fire, the flames ex-
tending to the shaft, but were soon ex-
tinguished. The new shaft and h0isting |
works and mill are uninjured and run
ming as usual. There is plenty of ore on |
hand to keep the mill going until the |
works of the old shaft are repaired, The |
house of the new shaft is somewhat dam |
aged, but not so as to interfere with busi- |
ness. The building of the Summit mine |
was completely demolished, and that of |
Clinton, Bodie and Dudley slightly |
damaged. Many boarding houses, res
taurants and other buildings are more or |
less shattered.
To those previously reported as killed |
may be added the following Chas. NAL
low, a miner, who entered the magazine |
just before the explosion, Hugh McMl- |
Ian, the engineer, reported wounded, |
now dead, and John Mccarthy. Among
the wounded are Jack Dempsey, badly /
H. 81. Hernsast, slightly Pyle, badly
hurt in the Standard boarding house
Mrs. Snead, slightly; Dan Mcdonald,
lumberman, Alex. McGregor, Hugh Nc
MILAN, junior, J. G. Shreaves and Mrs.
| Shay severely. The scene of the miners
ka,,, kal
| is of the most heartrending character.
| The building is crowed with killed and
wounded, and hundreds are anxiously
| seeking friends and relatives. Mine
managers, surgeons and volunteer nurs-
es are unremitting in their efforts, to
alleviate the suffering of the victims. A
coroner's jury has been empaneled and
the inquest will be held as soon as posi-
| BILE.
The Late Osceola Tragedy.
| EUREKA, July 11.-The Osceola, White
Pine, correspondent of the Sentinel gives
the following particulars of the late trag-
edy at Osceola: A fatal shooting affray
occurred here this morning about 4
o'clock, between Captain Akey and Jos.
| Ayers, which resulted in the instant
death of the latter Ayers made an as
suit on Akey, calling him foul names,
and told Akey TO go and s'heel" himself
Akey went to his cabin, got his pistol,
and came back Ayers was watching in
the direction he went, but Akey came
over the hill, and when he got within
about 100 feet of Ayers he called out.
Ayers turned and shot first. Akey re-
turned the fire; both missed. Ayers
shot again Akey then shot again, and
Ayers. pistol snapped. Akey's third shot
took effect in Ayers left breast, causing
instant DEATH The difficulty grew out
| of tunnel location made by Akey and
| others.
a Mysterious AfFair.
Los ANGELES, July u.-A young man
about Is years of age, named Robert
Phillips, was yesterday observed by some
children on ranch near Spadra acting
in strange manner. About two hours
after on the arrival of Louis Phillips,
uncle of Robert, he was informed of the
matter and on going to the spot found
the body of his nephew bruised, dirty
and covered with blood and almost be-
yond recognition. The body was to-day
brought to this city. The neck was found
broken and an ugly bruise on the back
of the head.
Business Failures
1 SAN Francisco, July 8.-The Call an
nounces that the clothing house of May
er & Bros. has been attached by J. Baum,
Feehheimer, Goodkind Il Co. for $10, 600,
and by other creditors for lesser amounts.
Robinson, Fowler & Co., importers and
Jobbers in wood and willow ware, and
proprietors of the Vallejo patent socket
and California broom factories, are also
reported as having failed, with liabilities
| of 1I,<,.
E. j. Wilson and the bank of Vallejo.
sam Francisco Politics.
SAN Francisco, July 1.-THE repub-
lican county committee last night, de-
cided to hold primaries on the 26th inst,
and the county convention on August
9th. Every precaution will be taken to
insure an honest primary vote. A rigid
test has been adopted. Ward registers
will be furnished by Register Kaplan,
and the greatest care taken to prevent
fraudulent voting.
Assessments.
Gould and Curry 81, Silver Hill so
cents.
! Another Phase ofthe Big Bonanza suit.
! John Fl. Burke commenced another
suit to-day in the 23d district court on
behalf of himself and all other Con. Va.
stockholders, to recover from James G.
Flood, the Nevada bank of San Francis
co, and the estate of VIM s. O'Brien.
deceased, 81, SOC, 900, excessive charges
for discount on bullion aud interest
i on loans. This makes the fifth suit now
, pending between these parties, aggregat-
ing $42, ,944, 900.
Destructive Fire.
: Half of the town Of Coulterville burn
ed on July 8.
Death from Exposure.
A man named Rastee fell overheard
4 from Che steamer MCPHERSON. ut Black
Point, yesterday. He was rescued from
the water and died at Alcatraz few
3 hours after from exposure.
r Missionary Party.
The following passengers will leave
for Alaska on the California: Rev. Drs
Lindsley of Portland, jackson of Denver
. and Kindall of New York, in the interes
: of the Presbyterian board of missions.
: Criminai Charges.
Thomas e. Atkinson was examined il
the city criminal court to-day on charg,
: of having embezzled s102 belonging {,
the DeFrees Mining Company, of whicl
. he was secretary and treasury. The evi
!, the case was dismissed. The hearing o
z two other similar cases against Atkinson
7 was continued to Saturday
Z A Big walking Match At San Francisco
: A six day go-as-you-please walking
! match will begin at the Mechanics pa
i villion at o'clock tomorrow mornin,
!. !, for the following prizes First, cham
! pion diamond belt, valued at $780,, an,
s $1,000 in coin second, $50 in coin
!. third, $500 fourth, $3.50 The follow
. ing parties have entered, drawing posi-
Z tions in the order named g. D. Thomp
: son, III. Norhof, j. Bowman, =. A. San
: z tos, w. ii. Scott. J. Kennovan, P. McIn
tyre, VIM. Chenowith, J.. Callahan, job
!. Armstrong. During the evening be OF
; the contest commences several Piute an
i Bannock Indians viii run twenty-fy
!, mile race
Trouble with Laborers
Il SAN FRANcIsco, July 9.-The Centrs
3 Pacific Railroad Company recently di.
= charged large force Of Cinnamon en-
:, ployed In filing IN Long Wharf on tI
g Oakland side. 4 request was issued b
e laboring white men that Chiname
2, should be replaced with white men. Th
was done ten days ago. Yesterday Il
men, who were receiving 81 80 per da,
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