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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21

SSS, 76S a year, with distance decreased from
$40 to 391 miles, under the preteuse OF increas-
ing speed from $40 miles per hour to 8 610
miles and one additional trip per week. The
Star Service system.in operation throughout
the entire Territory of Wyoming, 500 miles,
receives 1923, 2S6, or an average Of SAL per
mile per annum, while for the extensive and
perfect service rendered by the railroads in
the State of California, the Government pays
on an average but little more than Sl2S per
mile per annum for mail transportation.
1t will be seen on page 257, Postmaster
Generals report, that out of ST, 050,O00
called for the year ending 1880, for compen-
sation for all railroads, steamboats,, stages.
railway Postotfice clerks, route agents, mail
route messengers, local agents, etc., thirty
four t34) per cent, or $500, coo, is called for
by General Brady, Second Assistant Post
master General (now being investigated, for
the "Star Service" 1t seems to me that the
press of this State should rise in its might,
and see that California has more satisfac-
tory postal service.
MaIysville, February Is, 1880.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
New Tangles.


Ssh Triple acrostic, by G. E. Orge:
A shine; fuss to weary alkaline Primals
narrow plank. Centrals thirsty. Finals: to couple
5S5. Enigmatical, by Sibyl;
Primals give the name of a poem finals, its au-
thor. Calamity, a kind OF musical instrument;
boys name; merciess; Scottish game /; a climax;
delmeated something we seldom find an idol to
invest.
$50. Inverted pyramid, by Amethyst:
Across: Early girls name an herb an herb /;
in son.
Down: In cap; musical note town in Europe !;
part of the title Of popular waltz; girls name );
girls name; girls name; musical note in wren
5S7. Beheadings, by F. NJ. S. (the word
is of five letters)
plundering vessel behead and leave incensed ;
again, and leave TO apprase again, and leave cor
rOded the head reversed leaves a decoctiOn cur
tailed, leaves an abbreyiation behead and leave
vowel.
SIS. Word square, by Amy -four letters
eachl:
A measure; fruit of many varieties; an animal ;
ar.idce.
$50. Simple problem, by 7. Angler:
Two men met, each having sheep. One said to the
other, Give me one OF your sheep, and then will
have twice as many as you will havei' "No," said
the other, you give one OF our sheep, and then
many had each
500 Charade, affectionately dedicated to
Rose by Augusta Blake:
Oh, Rose oh, blooming Rose my first may you
ever be
The second never yet was worn when always given
TO thee;
part Of your frame for third semi-yowel place in
the rear;
The whole united VIII show what wish thee, my
dear.
591. Enigmatical double acrostic, by Ma
RUS
Ny primals and finals read downwards will name
two English authors.
Ny 3, 4, 8, 7, 9 is an English author
My i, 10. u. g. is outlay.
NY 5, Q, TO- 3 is medicinal commodity.
My G, 9, /, s, Z is to compose
Ny l, ,, II, 7, Q is to bury.
Ny ,, !, ;, 10, II is a knot.
Ny whole is the motto of nation.
$50 Conundrum by Rose
Why is 4 fractured limb ike one of an ilustrious
tamilyY
59S. Books Observation-Disclosures Heath:
a Good to eat (2) obscure way; (S) solitary !;
al pleasant person. (5) fierce flowers % defeat
ia nice TO have (S) what repent OF saying; %
what all should strive for; Q0) the enemy to be
.srsodad
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
Answers to Correspondents and Correct
Solutions.


Gus-Your criticism is not courteous how
ever honest in conception, and hence cannot
appear. We cannot undertake to reform 1t
Tor you. The length of a charade or puzzle
is no evidence of its merton the contrary.
in this department, brevity is not only the
soul of wit, but indicates oftenest special
merit.
Lydia-542, 544, $50, $50.
J. C. G.-Certainly F.; and you will find it
of mental benefit.
Ella-544, Dos. $40.
NJ L-564 lnearyl, 565.
C. d. F.-WeIl. try it.
Stephen-561. sos (almostl. Can give you
that contributors address oaly by his consent.
If you wish it, we will ask him if he con-
sents.
Myrtle-Oh, yes; Trinity's sex is known
TO US "by letter." but then We wouldn't
''swear TO it"
F. N. S.-564. 567, $50.
Trinity-57l, 572, 57S, 575 Is and only
were correct, but the others were, singularly
enough, all in the right diTection-nearly
synonymousl $50 Trinity says: " Thanks
What for Rose! Prefer to remember living
wife, not a picked onel 57S, SO 5S1, $50
Hattie Hes;h-562 563, SOC. 56S, 81, 572,
573 lin part, 576 577, SIS. $40 thardlyl $50,
5SI, So. $50. No; it is not time to rest !;
rest not in doing good TO your neighbors and
yourself. VIII examine for the lines. The
birthday was February LIST. You have too
many admirers Of your contributions to desert
them now. The reflection must be one of
much pleasure that you have such number
of unknown lin one sense) friends.
Annie M.-571, 57S, $50. Very good; con-
linue.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
THE DAILY REC0RD-UNION.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

THE PoET Scout Being selection of incidental
and illustrative verses and songs by Captain Jack
Crawford, better known 1.-THE Poet Scout OF
the Black HIS" San Francisco: II. Keller
Go. l vol, Smo. Illustrated.
This is very neatly printed, prettily illus
trated and attractive volume. captain
Jack may be styled a rough diamond. His
poems are largely of the narrative order. As
poems they are full of errors, crude, rough,
and at times humOrously odd from the sud-
denness of contrasts and startling examples
of anti-climax But despite the fact that
many of the poems are mere rhymes filed
with indescribabIy absurd comparisons and
sudden transitions from the idealistic and
poetic to the commonplace and ludicrous,
there is through all vein of real song, en-
aiding the reader to look as through dark,
tangled underground into the clear sunlight
of the scouts soul and witness the beating
of poetic nature, sympathetic heart, Il
gentle fancy and a rich imagination against
the almost insurmountable barriers which
lack Of education and the misfortune
of circumstances have raised. There are
many evidences in this volume that Crawford
has a soul which lacks only for a medium to
manifest Itself IN poetic expression, ana which
IN some instances does express itself in true
poetic spirit. But considering Captain Jack
as backwoodsman, man without the cult
ure Of education, whose mature life has been
passed mainly upon the cherries plains IN
contests with -avages, and in the society of
the Western barrack-room and the trappers
hut, and the Judgment must be that he is no
ordinarily gifted man that he is indeed
phenomenal product OF nature, possessed OF
native genius and natural abilities which,
had he beeH differently circumstanced, would
have made him widely knows in the literary
world. We present some stanzas from the
compositions Of Captain Jack which serve to
illustrate tie style Of the authors compost
ton:
ON THE DEATH or 4 VIRGINIA MINER.
Only miner killed
Oh, is that alt
Ore Of the tiinbers cayed;
Great the fall,
Crushing another one
Shaped like his God.
Only miner lad
Under the sod.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21

A small book just published contains
two Photographic views, Of New York and
Brooklyn respectively, taken from the two
piers OF the Brooklyn bridge. The pan
Drama is for the use of new arrivals, or
to be kept as souvenir by visitors to the
city.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
THE HOUSEHOLD.
HOME ADoRNMBNT AND DOMESTIC ECON
oMY-ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Correspondents of this department win rot be lin
tied in their epistles, but coneiseness is prefer
able, and but one side of page must be written
upon Questions pertinent to this department
will he answered in this column.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
rPIrAPH ON WILD ELL.

Sleep on, brave heart. in peaceful sumbers,
Bravest scout in all the West
Lightning eyes and voice Of thunder,
Closed and hushed in quiet rest.
Peace and rest at last is given;
May we meet again in heaven.
Rest in peace.
AMONG THE PEAKS OF CARIBOO.
Oh, gentle breeze, from the sunny South,
With scent Of fragrant flowers,
Warm again with heated breath
These sovereign hills OF ours.
Burst forth in every mountain glen
Where streams no longer how,
With sunny beams from azure sky,
To melt the crusted snow.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
THE QUIET HOUR.
THE TANGLER'S" PARADISE OF CHA
RADEs, ENIeMAs, ETC.

Contributions to this department should be adj
dressed "Quet Hour" RECORD MON. Write
upon but one side OF the sheet. Accompany all
contributions with the answers the true name,
and pOstofiice address, Contributors viii receive
advice and assistance, and are privileged to engage
IN courteous criticism Of the productions pub
lishen
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
OUTDOOR ADJUSTMENTS.
ITEMg OF INTEREST TO TIE LOVERS OF
FIELD SPORTS.

lin this department, the head indicates, we pro-
pose 10 make record of current sporting events.
Communications 10 the paper concerning such
matters should be addressed TO the g Outdoor
Amusement Department u
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
THE DYING SCOUT.

Comrades, raise me, am dying,
Hark the story | will tell
Break it gently to my mother,
You were near me when fell.
Tell her how | fought with Custer,
How I rode to tell the news;
Now I'm dying, comrades. dying
Tell me, did We. whip the Sioux.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21
ON THE TOWN OF CUSTER.

A little city in the park,
Deep shaded by the trees,
Ye. 9 Us il is a coy nook,
Where watts the gentle breeze
And here the pretty flowers Of spring
VIII greet US by and by,
While pleasures cup wei freely sip
The miner boys and l.
FAREWELL TO BUFFALO BILL.
Farewell the boys win miss you, Bill;
In haste let mo express
The deep regret We all must feel
Since you have left our mess.
While down the Yellowstone YOU glide,
Old pard, youll End it true,
That there are thousands in the field
Whose hearts beat wa in Tor you.
TO HIS MOUNTAIN HOME.
Far beyond the rolling prairie
Is a home more dear to me
Than your grand and stately mansions,
Or your cottage by the sea.
In little dell that's girdied
By the mountains, rocks and trees,
And the notes Of Natures songsters
Making music in the breeze.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21

A Knitted Rug.
There is nothing more pleasing to my
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-21

The PoET Scout. Being a selection of incidental
and illustrative verses and songs by Captain Jack
Crawford, better known as 1.-THE Poet Scout OF
the Black HIS" san Francisco: H. Keller
Co VOL Smo illustrated
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

A telegram from San Franz
cisco announces the death of DR..
Geo. L. Murdock, who for the
past sixteen years filed the re-
spohsible position OF surveyor
and freight agent of the Oregon
Steamship company. From 1862
to 1866 he oficlated as purser
on the steamship Sierra Nevada,
and many of the old residents of
Oregon will remember the Jolly,
whole>souled doctor and learn
with regret that he has passed
away. Up to the time of his de-
mise he has been In the enioy>
ment of good healtL, and on
Thursday evening from the effect
of an apoplectic stroke. In re.
spect to his memory the flag OF
the steamship Columbia, in Port
land, was paced at half-mast.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
SATURDAY .NovEMBER, .. 1850
SHOCKING MURDER.


a San Francisco dispatch has
the following: Last night man
named Wheeler went to the city
prison and said he had killed bis
sistsr-in>law, Adele TlIlson, at No.
2s Kearney street. Officers went
to the place and found the bcdy OF
the girl packed away in a trunk.
According to Wheeisr's story he
had beeu Intimate with Adele for
some time, bis wife knowing their
relation. The family had been liv-
ing in Cisco, but some days ago
Wheeler and Adele came to San
Francisco and took a room as
man and wife. At Cisco Adele
had become acquainted with Geo.
y. Peckham, and they became
intimate, Wheeler says criminally
50. Friday AS. Peckham followed
Adele from Cisco and took a room
IN the same house. Wheeler be-
came jealous, and says he made
up his mind rather than have
Adele leave him he would kill
her. Yesterday morning the glrl
told Wheeler she was going to
leave him, and lett the house to
visit friend. She returned soon
after, however, for her clothes,
and while in the room Wheel
er stFangied her to death BY
placing one hand over her mouth
and choking her with the other
So quickly was this done that the
occupants of rooms on either
side neither heard or knew any
thing OF the affair. He ther
packed the body in trunk ane
shortly after went to the station
house and confessed the deed
Peckham, the lover ofAdele, say
u 6as Beer lgsiag ~ same tim'
to get Adele away from Wheeler
and finally she had agreed tl
leave him.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

A large sized poker game was
running IN town recently. DUR
ing the game amounts varying
from $4,000 to $4,000 were on the
table. Pots ranged as high as
$1,000. Outsiders think that
Piochers have not got any money.
This is a mistaken idea, for there
are more twenty.dollar pieces
lying around Phoebe than the
people know what to do with. 1t
is the small change that is troub>
ling the natives. The mormons
pack that all off into Zion and
"sink" it. This Is from Ne
vada exchange.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
NOTICE FOR FINAL PROOF.

Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon, Seps
tember Goth, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make tinal proof in support of
his claim, and secure final entry thereof,
on Saturday October 23. 1880, At tue land
Office at Roseburg. viz 0ren Gilpatrick,
Presumption Declsratosy Statement No.
3101, for the southeast quarter Of south:
east quarter, section Q, and north half of
OF the south west quarter and southwes,
quarter Of southwest quarter. section lot
township 80. south range wes.., and
names the following as his witnesses. viz:
William Hayerlo, JAMES Oyerssreet. Jeba.
Hairht and Fzank Martin, ali Of Galess.
vile. Donrlas county, Dragon.
". =. BENJAMIN, Register.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
RosEBURG ACADEMY.

The autumn session of this institution
will commence on Monday. september 9th
1880. and will be in charge of DR.. Browne
and the usual corps of competent assis-
tants.
The first month of the term will be free.
the other two months will be charged
for according 10 the following rates:
orthography, readingl
Writing and Pri- pr. month $1 @
mary Arithmetic.
Geography, or Eng. Grammar : 3 90
Higher Arithmetic, Algebra or
Retoric, pr. month. ............ 90
Latin or Greek, pr. month. .--s. .. Q 90
p. BENEDTcK,
4. v. coarTox. Board si Di.sssoue
q GApDTa
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
ASSIGNES SALE.

Notice is hereby gwen that the under
signed has been appointed assignee of the
estate of Robt It Cameron. and the credit
ors of the said Robert Cameron are re-
quired to present their claims, under oath,
20 him at his offioe in Roseburg, oregon,
within three months. And all persons in
debted to the said Robert Cameron, Will
save costs by calling at my office and set
ting the same.
Dated this 24th day of Aug<st. 1880.
ROBERT AZ wCOME,
Office with L. F. Lane, Esq,
aug Aignee.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
NOTICE.

U. s. Lend Office, Rosebnrg, Oregon,
May 10Th. 1880.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance oi
an act of Congress, of June 3D., 1873, fol-
ille sale of Timber Lands In the states OF
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washing
ton Territory, that Geo. w. Jones and
VIM g. B. Dixon has fled their al plica.
ton to purchase the Dorth-half of the
sonth-half of section 8, In township 81
south, of range west.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands, must file their
claim in the Registers of3cs within sixty
days nom .sis date.
y. :. BENJAMIN.
hyfa-G
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

After numerous experiments Mr.. Fell
lows succeeded in Producing this COM
bination OF Hypopbosphites, which has not
only restored him TO health, but has since
been SO successful in the treatment of disn
ease emeuatine from loss Of nerve power,
and consequently relaxation, viz.
Aphonia (loss Of voice.) Neuralgia,
Anamia, Nervous Debility
Chronic Diarrhea, Whooping Cough
Dyspepsia, Congestion Of the lungs, Fever
and Ague, Palpitstion of the heart, Lou
coirhGa, Melancholy, Mental Depression,
Nervousness
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
XS the undersigned executors Of the es-
tate of S D. Willis, deceased. have fled a
final account therein and that the 5sh day
of July, A. D., 1880. has been appointed.
for the hearing Of objections TO such acs
count and the settlement thereof, in the
county court for Douglas county, Oregon.
WM. r. WILLIS,
o. L. WILLS.
Executors.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

An exchane says a melancholy
statistical tiend of western paper
has been compiling incomplete
moftuary statistics of some of the
big battleso of the civil war. Eighty
soldiers, all shot above the hips,
and all OF one regiment fell dead
in one volley at the battle OF
Gettysburg. At Fair Oaks
twenty men went down one upon
the other in a few feet and never
moved a limb after falling. One
shell at Cold Harbor, exploding
in the ranks of an Ohio regiment,
killed sixteen soldiers. At Saw
age Station, during Mcclellan. :.
charge, a solid shot fred from 9
federal piece, at an infantry col.
umn marching by fours, killed
twenty-one men. At Fredericks,
| burg, 5000 union roldiers were
killed in less than ten minutes
| Near Vicksburg, gunboat threw
a single shell at a rebel battery
and killed eighteen men, wound
! ipp fifteen others.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
AT FAIR OAKS, OREGON
Sampson Suther lin, Prop.

NY NEW STORE At FAIR oAKEs Is
Ill now completed and hlled with q iins
stock OF goods. embracing ev ything found
in a first.class country store am pre-
pared to to supply farmers Nth all KINDS
OF goods. at lower prices tf o they can pe
secured elsewhere, Hors cattle, sheep
and hogs and all kinds country pro-
"a taken and highest ma ct price paids
fer the SAME. 0ivo me all and sntisiy
oplsslf. eAMPSQG eUxHkkLlh.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
lI5 CORDS
Four Foot Wood
FOR S ALE.

| have I15 cords Of four-foot wood for
sale on my place, 8 miles north>west OF
Roseburg. on the Coles valley road. The
wood was cut last winter; is of the best
quality; all sonnd oak; will be sold on my
arm at the lowest rates. l have also plenty Of
stove wood, and purchasers will lind that
can give them superior bargains. Those
who desire good trade cannot do better
than give me call. H. CONN, SR.
Parties may inquire at tue Office Of the
INpEPESDEsT If | an not In town.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06


On Tuesday morning, the 14th
this month, johnny Schyft lett
Ivanpah to make his first trip as
mail-carrier between that camp
and Resting Springs. Since that
morning be has not been seen, the
latest news from there being last
Saturday. It will be remembered
that the young man once before
lost his way upon the desert be-
tween Ivsnpah and the Caves,
some time last spring, and when
found was in miserable condi~
ton, having suffered intensely
from thirst and the scorching rays
of the sun. From this adventure
he has never fully recovered. Be-
lieving, however, that bis strength
would permit it, he started about
three weeks since to resume his
place on the mail line. He was
selected to carry the mail between
Iyanpah and Resting Springs, an
untriedroute to him, but tho route
is, we are assured, perfectly plain.
at last accounts a large number
uf Indian tratlera had been IN
search ot him, together with some
white men. Ted Nichols, agent
Of the mail hne, left to-day to as
set in the search. We sincerely
trust that johnny, whe Is a gem
raj favorite IN our town, may be
fortunate enough to escape from
his pellious situation.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

About 2 O'Clock this afternoon
David Ross, an old resident Of this
citv and In charge Of the pile |
driver now in nse 1t the wharf at
the navy yard in drawing pilss,
met with q frighttul accident,
which viii result in his death. He
was at the top of the hosting
portion Of the driver engaged in
clearing a rope, when he missed
his footing and fell to the deck, q
distance of some thirty feet, and
struck on his head, tracturlng his
skull, causing the brains to ooze
out In such a manner that the
doctors say his recovery is doubt
fnl. He was taken to the Naval
Hospital for treatment. Mr.. Ross
has been in charge of the pile-
driver for a number OF years, and
was a sober, steady and reliable
man. While working on the ma
chine about ten years age be acci
dentally had one of his ewes tori
out of its socket by the flying VI
of a spike he was driving into
Istick of timber. He is a member
of San Pablo Lodge of Odd Eel
lows. A San Francisco pape
tells this horrible story.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

TO .hcw our faith in the safety and excellence OF
the x. B., upon proper personal application, when
satisiied that no imposition is intended, we will
give the names of all its ingredients by afndayat
The above ofrs were never made before by the pro
rrietor Of any other Family Medicine in tbs world.
Many testimonials, further informstion and
full directions for using will be found in the pam
phfea "Treatise on Diseases Of the Blood" N
which each bottle enclosed Price ei per bottle
tanning Il ounces, 40 to SO doses. Sold by drug
aists. d. RAzeoaa. SoS Cos Proprs, Buffalo, N.X
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06

a large monument has been
erected at Kahoka, No., with the
following inscription "The
Spencer family.-We are all here,
murdered with all ak, night Of
Aug. 8, 1877, at their home.
Their bodies lie beneath this
tomb, their virtues about IT. 1t
marks the spot whore the i've
members of the Spencer family
were slain, and its dedication,
with elaborate ceremonies, drew
together $4,000 persons, so great
had been the excitement over the
crime. The deed was probably
committed by one man. who Kill,
ed his victim one after another as
he came upon them +; but who he
was has never been ascertained.
Bill Young was hanged by q mob,
but a jury had acquitted him, and
there was nothing proven against
him except his bad character. his
last words were: 81 am as innocent
of this thing as the angels; but
the leaders of the lynchers replied:
"Youre q good man 10 hang any
how.n His wife has now sued the
county for SIC, 900 damages.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
NOTICES SETTLE UP.

Notice is hereby given that my lease of
the Metropolitan hotel will expire on the
23d day of September, 1880, and that shall
soon thereafter leave the country. All in
debted to me must come forward at once
and make immediate settlement of their
accounts. or have the same placed in the
hands of an officer for collection. This is
prompt response. w. L. BUTTON.
20-tf. Proprietor Metropolitan Hotel
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-06
MAr.ARrA,

Persons living in malarious districts
may prosect themselves from attacks of
fever by the use OF Fellows Compound
Syrup of Hypophosphiies. Its effects in
tnning up the system enables as to ward
off contagious disorders, and successfully
COM oat disease.