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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-03

The total expenditures of the year ended June
Goth, 1879 including specific appropriations not
estimated for by the department. we're Sl3,555,.
no. The expenses chargeable 10 the year, after
deducting the amount OF these specific appropria-
tions, were sl3, 343,3l7 but this Is subject to u
reduction OF S2S3, 10 that amount having been
drawn upon warrants, but not paid out during the
year. The amount of appropriations applicable
u the last fiscal year was sii, 53s. 6i6 There
was, therefore, balance OF 81, iID,O5i remaining
unexpended, and " the credit OF the department,
on June 30th, 1879 The estimates for the fiscal
year ending June 3Oth, 1884, are Sli SOL li7, which
exceeds the appropriations Tor the present iscal
year S36l ,SW The reason for this increase Is ex-
planned Ia the secreIary's report. The approprla-
lions available for the present fiscal ear are sli,
5O2, $50, which will, In the opinion OF the secre-
tary, answer all the ordinary demands OF the
service. The amount drawn from the treasury
from July lst to November ist 1879 was 90, no,
i0l, of which 81 ,05, li0 has been refunded, leay-
Ing a. the expenditure for that period Si6Ii, ob3
II the expenditures Of the remaining tso-thlrds
OF the year do not exceed the proportion for these
four months, there will remain unexpended, at
the End Of the year, SAT- $50 OF the current ap-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-03

The efforts made by the department of the in
terror TO arrest the depredations on the umber-
lands Of the United States have been continued
and have met with considerable success. A large
number of cases of trespass have been prosecuted
In the courts of the United States; Others have
been settled, the trespassers Offering Ia make
payments 10 the government for the value OF the
timber taken by them. The proceeds of these
prosecutions settlements turned into the trea-
sury far exceed in amount the sums appropri-
ated by congress for this purpose more i'm
portant result however, consists In the tact that
the destruction of our public forests by depreda-
ton, although such cases still occur, has been
greatly reduced IN extent and IL is probable that
II the present policy Is vigorously pursued and
sufficient provision to that end Is made by con
gress, such trespasses, at least those on large
scale, can be entirely suppressed, except In the
territories where TIMBER Tor the daily require
meuts OF the population cannot, under the present
state Of the law, be otherwise obtained. there
fore earnestly invite the attention OF congress u
the recommendation made by the secretary OF the
interior, that a law be enacted enabling the
gov ernment ~ sell timber from the public lands
without conveying the fee, where such lands are
principally valuable Tor the timber thereon such
sales 10 he 50 regulated rs to conform 10 domestic
wants and business requirements, while at the
same time guarding against sweeping destruc.
lion Of the forests. ine enactment Of such q law
appears To become more pressing necessity
every day.
My recommendations IN former messages are
renewed IN favor OF eaarging the facilities of the
department OF agriculture. Agriculture is the
leading interest and the permanent industry Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-03

There are other administrative abuses to which
the attention oi congress should be asked In this
connection. Mere partisan appointments, and the
constant peril OF removal without cause, very
naturally lead to an absorbing and mischevous
political activity on the part OF those thus APP
pointed, which not only interferes with the due
discharge Of official duty, but Is incompatible with
the freedom oi elections, Not without warrant,
in the views of several of my predecessors In the
presidential office, and directly within the law OF
1871, already cited, endeayored, by regulation,
made ON the I'D day Of June, 1877, To put some
reasonable limits TO such abuses. Ii may not be
easy, and IL may never perhaps be necessary, to
define with precision the proper limit OF political
action on the part of federal officers. But while
their right 10 hold and freely express their opinions
cannot DO questioned, 1t is very plain that they
should neither DO allowed to devote to other sub
jects the time needed for the proper discharge OF
their official duties, nor 10 use the authority Of
their office to enforce their own opinions, or to
eoerce the political action of those who hold diff
ferent opinions. Reasons OF Justice aud public
policy, quite analogous To those which forbid the
use ol official power for the oppression Of the pr-
vate citizen, Impose upon the government The
duty OF protecting ia officers and agents from
bitrary eAactions. In whatever aspect considered,
the practice OF making eyies, for party purposes,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-03

The secretary of war reports that the war de-
partment estimates for the fiscal year ending
June Both, 1881, are SIO, $50, i2S 90, the same
being for u less sum OF money than any annual
estimate rendered 10 congress from that depart
ment during period of at least twelve years
lie coucurs with the general of the army in recon-
mending such legislation will authorize the
enlistment OF the full number of 10000 men for
the line of the army, exclusive of the $, i63 men
required for detached duty, and therefore not
available for service in the field lie also recon-
mends that congress be asked to provide by law
for the disposition Of large number OF aban-
doned military posts and reservations, which,
though very valuable in themselves, have been
rendered useless for military purposes by the adj
vance of civilization and settlement,
The secretary OF war further reports. that the
work for the improvement Of the South Pass of
the Mississippi river, under contract with James
b. Eads, made in pursuance OF an act OF congress-
has been prosecuted during the past year, with a
greater measure of success in the attainment of
results than during any previous year. The
channel through the South Pass, which, at the
beginning Of operations in June, 1875, had depth
of only seven and one-half feet Of water, had, on
the Sth of July. 1879, minimum depth Of
twenty-six feet, having a width OF not leas than
two hundred feet aud central depth OF thirty
feet Payments have been made In accordance
with the statute rs the work progressed, amount
Ing in the aggregate to 81 $50 900; and further
payments will become due, rs provided by the
statute in the event of success In maintaining the
channel now secured.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
NED. DRY's SALOON

The proprietor of this well-known and
popular resort would thank his friends for
their liberal patr mage in the past and ask
for continuance of the same in the future.
The public is informed that keep none bur
the best brands OF wines liquors and cigars,
and that l sell over the bar the celebrated
JESSE MOORE Il co.'s
KENTUCKY WHISTLES!
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
UMPQUA FERRY.

H. nj. Harris left on the 18th inst. for
the Palouse conu.ry.
A Clayton has purchased a self,binder
from e. Il. Young & Go. of Oakland.
There is a vacation in the Coles valley
school for ore month, commencing July
2lst.
Miss lone Churchill. of Eugene, is a.
present visiting friends and relations resid-
ing here.
The wheat in this section mostly has the
rust very badly We are of the opinion
self, binders will be in demand.
Rev. w ainwright preached two discours-
es to large congregations last Sunday. All
who at tended Were highly pleased.
A surprise party WAS had at the residence
Of Mr.. Plowman which WAS an enjoyable
affair to those who love to trip the Ii ght
fantastic toe.
Mr. s. B. Calhcart, Of Coos Bay, passed
through on the 18Th en- route for Portland
Dal has a great many friends in this section
who are always glad to see him.
We noticed a communication from Cleve
land in last weeks PkiindedLer that was
| tull OF news-but about two weeks old ant
| news that had been circulated before. Il
seems that II had been afflicted by the
green-ered monster il would not have beer
! interesting to those who were searching
for news, bu; h. thought il would and wal
only q little mistaken. Clark thinks h'
will have public charge that resenblei
"ike shssa" very much. in less Than {
year. UmPoUA GEORGE.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
YONCALLA ITEMS.

MIR. N. Roberts is very low
with the chances against hlm.
IF Frank IS not married soon, q
good many people will miss their
guess.
Old Doc yet lives, and threat.
ems to make things lively for cer>
tain officials.
Robert Long was severely ln-
jured q few days ago by being
kicked on the leg by a horse.
Clay Long has built a nice
dwelling and q barn, and Adam
Watkins has raised large barn.
q Uncle Charley Applegate is
lying very low, and is gradually
sink king. Il Is hardly possible Tor
HIM To recover.
Mr.. P. Fl. Burt is acting rail.
road agent during the absence OF
his father. l'errit has had ex.
rerIe ence in the business, and will
do j, just right.
Mr.. IL. 9. Bryant has bought
800 acres OF land ON Elk creek.
aud moved on it. Mr.. Bryant
takes hold of work as though he
meant business.
We miss the pleasant "ph,z,"
and tall. commanding appears
Ance of our worthy teacher, IL. ).
Co.e, and one or two OF our young
ladies are anxious to know when
school will commence again.
Messrs. Marble & Darr are de-
livering large quantities OF splen-
dio lumber on the railroad for
shipment. Persons wanting z hrst-
class lumber OF any klnd Mt fair
price should call on Marble &
Darr.
A company, consisting ofG. A.
Burt and two of his sous, Uncle
Jimmy Miller, Milton Applegate
aud Stephen johnson started tor
the bunch grass country with
$500 head OF sheep. Their ranch
is located on the north fork ot
John Days riv.,r. Uncle jimmy
will return in i've or six wseks,
aud perhaps some of the bows.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Growth Of the City.

According to the lately returned city as,
sessment roll the property in the city is
valued at 1895 .315; the amount subject to
taxation. $279,995 the voting population
and families foot up to 667, and this com-
pr.ses only one-half Of the population /; the
total population is .334. The increase
in population during last yea. has been
over 20 per cent. and to-day, there icing
no vacant houses, many families are camp
ed Out" waiting for the completion of new
buildings. II is the opinion of Judge Fi,z
hugh that were fifty more new houses now
completed over aud above those now under
way. they would be filled inside of single
month From this condensed statement, it
is easily to be seen how rapidly Roseburg
is growing.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
now TO SAVE RUsrED GRAIN
Important to the Entire State.

Last season Mr.. L. K. Hedgpash had
some late sown grain which rusted and in
stead Of doing az many would have done, he
out the grain just before the stalks had ri
pened- in fact. were yet green. and loosely
piled it up. His idea IN so doing was
to experiment little. The wheat thus rusted
and cut ripened in the pile. and when 1t was
examined theheads were found filed with the
plumpest of grain, and the wheat tbreshed
therefrom of superior quality. The wheat
was cut when the grains were ''stiff dough, -
and it is established by the experiment that
the sap from the stock continued to pass
into the heads until they were filled. and
the sun ripened the grain long after it was
cut This is something new TO us, and
probably viii be to many farmers of large
experience and as there in considerable
grain in the county afflicted with rust, we
would like to hear of the experiment being
repeated. If the result will bold good in
all cases, rust will be robbed of its terror to
our grain producers hereafter, and it's ap-
pearance in fields. will show them that
very often they nan commence harvesting
early in damp as well as dry seasons.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
ITEMS IN BRIEF.

I'd. Sheridan had the misfortune to lose
his watrh this week.
Marseslles Archambeau "a baby last
week. Agirl.i 10.
The Cohsnsey Fruit Jars, the best In tbs
market, at 3. Hamilton's dug store.
John A. Hunt. living near Oakland. has
purchased the griss mill at Fair Oaks.
Gen Lane started for Coos Bay Friday
morning. Hon. Binger Hermann will leave
this morning.
HAzles. the pilgrim" prnser, with two-
bits IN his pocket, passed through on his
way to California.
Mr.. James J. Fiett has once moro become
one OF tha Publishers Of the Westera Star.
We wish .'5im success.
The Metropolitan hotel saloon Is being
repaired and panied, and when the re-
pairs are completed, will be Rne affair.
Caro- Bros' store has recently been rear
ranged inside, and presents an attractive
appearance. GO and 500 The new goods
they have just received.
Fioed & Co offer fine bargains in stock
salt as we'll as in everything else. The
salt is put up in Gsty pound sacks, and is
sold cheaper than the article can be pur-
chased elsewhere.
ladies will &nd masy new and at,rac-
tive gods In the dress line at the store of
8. Marks & Co. This arm has paid strict
attention this year 20 this line OF goods,
and offer superior bargains to purchasers.
By special dispatch. received o'clock
this Friday, We learn that the engineers
who are 20 examine our coast for place Al
which TO locate the harbor of refuge. have
arrived at Port Oriord. and will be in
Marshfeld Saturday 26th.
K. B. Kinne. special agent OF the Gen.
eral Land Office of the United States, ID
in Rosebur0. He can be found at the U.
:. Land Office. and the purpose of his visit
is To perfect proofs in donation land cases
Mr.. Kinne will remain several weeks in
Roseburg.
Fellows Compound Syrup OF Hyphos.
phites is specific remrdy for Bronchitis,
Asthma, Consumption, Nervousness, Debili-
ty. Dyspepsia. Weak Lungs. and Coughs
It's power of asserting disease Is honorably
acknowledged by physicians wherever intro
duced.
Beath's minstreIs have given three fine
performances during the past week. Tom
Lynch IL host within himself Harry
Austin has the same rich voice which has
delighted So many listeners. Barnts' banjo
playing is very attractive. and joe Lynch's
violin playing is of the best. Hoffinan's cor.
mel is also pleasing feature. and through
out The entaiutainmen given are first.
class There is change of programme
nightly.
Last week the PlciadeaEsr acknowledge
the existence OF an Independent balance oi
power III this CO ATTY. Very good. The
one newspaper behind the times or
this subject and which refuses to have i,s
eyes opened to the truth, is the Western
Star Some men will only learn what i,
right by experience. PER- APPS at the mex,
election the Star may gam in wisdom. and
by force of circumstances, be- compelled TO
acknowledge what it now very ioolisbly
;Un0rra
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
EXPLANATION.

Ed. INDEPENDENT: Allow me to cors
rect one or two mistakes made in an item
recently published in your paper. ! sup
posed I was divorced from my first wife
before attempted TO secure another. aud
was led to so btlieve from letter from
her, stating she had secured divorce.
telegraphed to the County Clerks, Of
jackson county. and fourd that the state-
meut in the letter was untrue. then did
all aEy man could do to make things right.
The lady never was prevented from talking
TO any one 1t was her lleasurs to do so
with. and the lady will so state. She left
her home q lady. and is one tosdav, and
will 81 continue to be 30 long as she lives
Very respectfully. 8. CAMERON.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Got Back.

Hon. Biuger Hermann has returned from
Myrtle Point. at which place he spent the
4tb. Mr., Hermann reports the prospects
tor Coos county as every way encouraging
this year, and confidently expresses the
opin on That the time is not far distant when
Coos wig be one Of tie MI st prosperous and
wealthy counties in Oregon. AS the people
there are all good and industrious we earn~
es,ly hope to see the time when Mr.. Her
mann's prophecy has been fulfilled.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
COTTAGE GROVE.

Maud, the jeweler, OF Oakland,
was with US three days OF last
week.
Large parties are going out 10
seek tor blackberrles, which are
here in abundance.
The Star Is al such a fearful
distance that people ot this place
believe they never see 1t.
The Sunday school is in a very
furnishing condition under the
management of Mr.. |. Older.
Parties here who take the INDE-
PENDENT are very well satisfied
with the paper. The circulation
OF the paper is increasing in this
vicinity.
The three mon,hs old child OF
Joseph Donaho is dangerously i'll
and likely vii! not recover. We
sympathz, with the grief striok-
Ell parents.
Jas. Sterling has been with us
for the last fputteen days. lie
will probably take charge of the
telegraph office, which will prob
ably be placed here in short
time.
After closing school several OF
our young men went over t' ouI
neighbor,ng city OF Latham tor 6
dance, but had to return home, al
there were none of the talr seq
present
The school was closed the 21s
inst. The house was crowded. al
1t was known that the pupils o
the school would give un enter
talnment, which, under the man
agemeGt of the teacher, was /
grand success. All went honau
satisfied, aud the public return
It's thanks to Miss b. tor tn
pleasure of the occasion.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Left for Salem.

LAST Wednesday morning Mr.. Jos. s.
Aiken left this city for Salem. where here
sfter be VIII make his permanent home.
Mira Aiken viii Join him in couple Of
weeks. We are sorry to part with Jre. We
have known him the mater of ten years,
and known no better-hearted, genial gentle.
man. Wherever his footsteps may lead to
our good wishes go with him. and we hopt
Dame Fortune may direct them.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Fine Musician.

Mr.. Charles Hoffman. a fine cornet player
and arranger OF music. late from San Franz
cisco. is now in the city. Mr.. Hoffman is
one Of the finest performers on the cornet
we have met with. ana we learn that he
will soon commence the organization of q
brass band IN Ruseburg. We hope he will
meet with the encouragement his talent
deserves. and bespeak tor him the good
will and patronage of our citizens.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Laring Of the Corner Stone.

The cornerstone of Mr., Sol. Abraham's
new building is sooI to be laid. 1t will
contain written history OF current events,
a copy Of each of the three newspapers of
the city, the written names of J. II. Skid
more, the contractor. OF Andrew Jones, the
woodworker. OF Aaron Rose, the founder OF
the city, and the uames of tue Presi 4ent
and Vice-President OF the United states, of
the State and county officials. of the Su-
preme and Circuit Judges and those of the
Oregon and California Railroad company,
together with other articles, and short
written history OF the firm OF Abraham.
Wheeler & Co. Next week we shall speak
mere fully upon the subject.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Telluriun Mime.

Mr.. j. R. Jennings came down from the
Teliurium mine during the week. He re-
ports the main tunnel now in the side OF
the mountain 452 fset and still being rapid
ly pushed forward. Rich ore for distance
OF forty feet have been cut through, and the
last strike is the greatest yet made, show.
ing plenty of free gold to the naked eye,
An assay of the ore will bo made shortly
and the result given the public. The mill
IL about ready for work.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
DEER CREEK.

The Ingram Bros. started their header
this week.
Material is being placed on the ground
AT the pine grove near g w. Genger's
place, preparatory to erecting church
house there this Summer,
w. B. Singleton has erected fine barn
on his place.
q. a. Brodie is teaching his second term
of school 81 the North Deer Creek school
house
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Married in Roseburg.

Mr.. Ernest Wsghorne and Miss Rosa
Marion were united in wedlock at the
Episcopal church in this city last Sunday
morning. The happy couple came all the way
from "Merrie Old England" to find in free
America the eonsninmation of their tondesi
hopes. We wish for Mr.. and Mrs. Wag.
home the realization of that happiness
which to true lovers Is pictured in happy
future.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Change of Proprietors.

Mr. g. T. Garrison inf rms US that he
Las rented his hosel and furniture to
Messrs Cannan & Huddleson. AMI wishes us
to state that he recommends the new land-
lordsof the Roseburg hotel AS ire hotel keep
ers,prepared to supply the wants of the public
in good style. He also says they viii give
the best of accommodations at old prices.
and lie hopes to see them liberslly patron.
lied,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
The question Is. who wrote those iter
from Red Hill last week.

The question II, who wrote those items
from Red Hill last week.
John Kelly, son Of the collector at Port
land, was in town during the week.
Thomas Morris, our new merchant, talks
or moving his store TO the quicksilver mines
during the Summer.
Farmers repcrt considerable damage to
grain caused by the rust. Probably not so
bad as they think.
Rice s. Co. are doing good business in
the merchandising limo. lea was always u
success. even when he went under the nom .
deplume of "Musgins
Smokey Hill was in town during the
week negotiating for the purchase Of ten
or twelve thousand head of cattle, {, drive
to his farm.
Webb B. Parker and James NJ Snider are
canvassing this part of the county for he
Little J ,ker washing machine; 40 far as we
have been able TO learn those machines are
the best ever invented. those Wishing a
machine would do well to buy one of them
BRADY.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
.t)phir'' Sold.

The celebrated t-otting stallion. "Ophir,'
q thoroughbred animal with q
tiua record. has been purchased by Mr.
Wes. Manning, Of jacksonville. "OPhi is
. beautiful chestnut sorr-l, and his colts
bring high prices. "0phir" will remain in
jackson county. and should our horse-rais>
ers desire 10 send their msIes there, Mr..
Manning will insure their being well taken
care of.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
On the Wrong Lot.

1t was discovered this week that the N. .
E. Church North, is on the wrong lots and
in the wrong block as called for by the
deed recorded. It should have been in
block so and on lots and 8. instead Ut
that it is block Al and on lots numbered as
above. The deed has since been corrected,
and there will be no trouble.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
The Housekeeper Of Health.

halls 'H-ps,ic King is the hest Liver Rene
dy in the marks ei. IL cures billiousness, cons
stipation. headache and all diseases arising
from the deranrement OF that important
gland, which is sometimes called the
Housekeeper of Health, THE LIVER
Dr. Hamilton has ii in Rose burg and will
guarantee every bottle or refund the mon
ey. Try IL. 10.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-07-26
Granite Ironware.

Mr.. Thos. P. Sheridan has some Of the
finest granite ware in his store in the
State. This stock consists of buckets. pitch
err and in fact everything used in cooking
in the family. The granite ware is beau
tiful in appearance and if carefully used is
indessructible. Cali and examine, and the
polite proprietor will give you further de-
tniIs