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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
What Does 1t Cost

How many cultivators of the soil
can maine the cost Of u lushel of grain,
a barrel Of potatoes, or Il ton OF hay
How many stock breeders can give
the cost of q pound Of beef, or NUT
ton, or pork: How many dairymen
have III exact knowledge of the cost
OF Il quart Of milk, Il pound of butter
or cheese? And yet the pursuit OF
agriculture, useful and important,
should be made ren,Inerative- and
pleasant. Those who follow this call
ing receive the same recompence tor
their toll rs those who labor in any
other channel OF human industry.
Without order and system in accounts
no business can be successful or sat-
istying. Without !, fixed determi-
nation to master details. especially
us to receipts and expenditures, ag-
riculture can never be made remit
nerative.
Far too often is it the case that the
Indifferent, easy-going farmer SIM
ply sells his produce Tor the most he
can get without ever knowing its
cost. 1t may be said that whole
barrel t"llof figures would not change
the market quotations for farm crops.
True, but knowledge of vital facts
might show the individual farmer
that he WAS producing corn at a loss
when he could raise oats ut profit.
Accurate figures might convince him
that sheep hlsbandry, i'll the sale OF
wool, mutton and early lambs secured
aproht tar beyond the result of feed
ing a bunch OF steers. Many dali
ryman who SHOULD strike balance
would determine that his herd need
ell wedding of its Improbable ami
mails, and that some particular profit
of the dairy would give more remu-
nerative returns than others. AS
we'll might the mariner pillow the seas
in his little bark without a compass,
as Cor the farmer to pursue a haphaz-
ard business course concerning his
home manufactures. 1t is useless to
raise those crops that can only be
sold ut Il loss. In certain specialties
it were unwise to enter upon q fruit
less competition with those produce
ers who are more highly favored il,
soil, climate and market tacilities.-
I'M. C2tltlVutOr.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
BLUFFTON.

A trip around amongst the farmers discloses>
the fact that seeding is about finished in this
and the north part Of Compton town.
We have at last tumbled head-long into
summer, the thermometer indicating, on Sat
urday, as high as 80 degrees in the shade at
this poirt. The way grass is coming up is a
caution; the wheat is also showing up green
ON early sown fields.
More new arrivals! This time Mr.. Arbuckle
and family, from Canada, ten or twelve in all
and mostly grown up. Mr.. A. is the father
of Mrs. w. A. Walker, of this place. They
are at home in the timber and will no doubt
soon make a respectable showing.
School commenced Monday, with largely
increased attendance, and under very favor
able circumstances as regards tuition.
Messrs. Lowe and Palwer are at work on u &
new bridge across Bluff creek, on the road
leading out west. This is @ much needed
improvement, and will facilitate travel be-
tween N. Y. Mills and this point. The wa
ter in the creek and river has been very high,
and they are nightly crowded with torches
and fishermen who seem to enjoy themselves
immensely, especially when one of their num-
Der finds out how deep it is with his feet OF
otherwise.
Much dissatisfaction is felt at the practice
Of setting nets and traps across Leaf River, by
settlers in N. Y. Mills town, mostly Danes,
who thus prevent the fish from coming down
the river. The boys contemplate raid on
''them nets" and should judge it would
not be conducive to the health or comfort OF
those who set them, if they were caught at it.
Sunday school was organized week ago
last Sunday for the summer months, with y.
A. Palmer rs *uperinte ndent, and Fred Helon
as secretary, and all unusually large attend
ance. Fact.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
The Best l Ever Knew or

u. st: rA.ey,a prominent and intluen-
ti"I Citizen Of Iowa City, says; ~ have had
the Dyspepsia and Liver C",n plant tor sew
:,"l years, and have used every Remedy l
could hear OF, witl,',,.t any relief whatever,
until saw your Shiloh's Vitnlzer advertised
III our paper, and WAS persuaded to t,y il.
AN happy ostulr that it has entirely cured
me. 1t is certainly tile hest Remedy eyer
knew Of" Price ] CTS. Sold II the Wade,,u
Dug Store .. E .=s 4. .s43 ". y s
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06

William Window. one Of the dark
horses in tire race for the Republican
nomination for President, is begin
ming to BOOM up conspcuousIy. II
We are to take the calculation of po-
Ii tical mathelnaticins us !, criterion
to Judge bY.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
Strayed.

Three yearling<; one heifer, white body
and red neck, with white face; one heiter,
red body and white face; one roam coloretl
bull Any information leading to their re-
covery will lie literally rewarded: -
James Ashburner, England Prairie,
1873 - Wadena Co., Mimi:
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
Notice Of County Convention.

The Wadena County Republican Conven-
ton will he held ut the school house in Wa.
dcaa, Saturday, May 18th, nj. l O'clock p m.,
tor the purpose Of selecting two delegates to
attend the Republican State Convention, to
b" held at the Opera House in St. Paul, May
10Th, 1880, at IL O'Clock III.
The basis of representation in the County
Convention is one delegate for every twenty
live Republican votes, or major fraction there
OF, cast FOR Governor in November 1879, and
is rs follows:
Town OF Wadena 5 delegates.
A!!rich , "
Thonlastown 2
Leaf River 2. 1"
Wing River "
Dated, May sd, 1880. c.. !. STUART,
Chair. Wadena Co., Rep'n Com.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
Lost.

Lost.
A note for $40 given by James Winters
and running - NV. Tubhs, endorsed BY T.:
W. Fuller. A parties are hereby warned
from takil s sad note. Z. II. PEAAE.
A note Of 500 given by Peter Newens,
and ru,ini1g tn Elliot. AL parties e ,
warned frol4. falling the same. J. ELLIOT
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
For Sale.

Fifteen bushels of Earl of DCnmore pota-
toes. The best late potatoes grown. One
dollar per b,,shel. James Ashburner, Eng
land Pruirie. Mimi. M
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
. LEYYER LIST,

List Of letters remaining in the Post ONCE at Wa.
tlcna. Minn., May 5th, lsStt ~ >" ~
Arson, O.. Pelcher. pctar
Alpdered, Henry Petersu !. lie
n brown, George Perry, Charles
barker, a. Qnimby, f. ,.-'.
Carter, Stcphen2 Roweli. s =
Edison, John Stilljnvs r 4
Exteys, Will = D. Smith q; r -,
Freeand, w. O.. Tanar q ss.
John, J. NJ. Thomnsnn :
M1sler, Lewis ThOmpsom' Z:
Melhem Julie O. Wilson. Mrs R.:.h..,
IN Gaining Tor these letters call Tor .'Adyertiscd
LEVERS LEVERS GILES fEAhn,..
70 DRIVE NAIls.--Co,nmon rot
nails, or scrcws, are easily driven in
to hard wood, it rubbed with / little
soap, either hard or soft.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
Leaf River Republican Town

Caucus.
Republican voters of Leaf River are re-
?nsSted to meet ut Elliot's sawlnill, Saturday,
May Sth, 1880, at 3 o'clock D. NJ, for the
'l"rpose Of chosing delegates to attend Coun-
~ Convention, to he held at Wadena on Sat-
urday, May 18th. a. K. WlswELL,
Chair. Rep. Town Com.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-06
0ar,,, Hfparf,vft,f.
EDITED RI "RURAL, JUNIOR"

Communications Oh the subject Of farm
ing, in any and all Of It's details, are ear
nestly invited.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
M0ODsOM = PATTERSON.
How BE Was killed.

We have now the particulars OF the
death of Woodson Patterson. They
differ materially with the account
published by US last week, in which
we were wrong in stating that the de-
ceased was son of VIM. Patterson, OF
Gardiner. The deceased was the son
of Mr.. Patterson, of Camas Valley, IN
this county. II would seem from the
statement of an eye witness. Mr.. Fl o..
Waters. who visited the scene of the
accident, that Woodson had tied two
deer on his saddle. one on the seat aud
one behind. The one behind evident
ly got loose, and falling scared the
horse which began to buck, jerking
Patterson around in such a manner as
to kick him in the forehead, smashing
in the skull from which the brain
oozed out. While kicking he struck
the hammer of the gun, breaking II
off in the stock and exploding the
cartridge, and in running home cui
himself OH the leg by striking 1t on 1
snag in the road up to which plae,
lie was traced by the blood. III,
death Of Mr.. Patterson has cast .
sad gloom upon his many friends
who sincerely mourn for man VIII
was upright aud honest in all hi
dealings We sincerely sympatiz
with his grief-strick en- relatives.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
Hunting Locals.

Mark Twain, when short of locals,
would unearth a skeleton in some
old prospect hole on the Cemstock
ls.s.; Dan DeQuill would start a
spelling school or hatch up murder
in some Of the outside districts; Geo.
w Cassidy would strike chlori.ie;
Fred Hart would visit the Sazerae Ly-
ing club; John I. CHM was always
pokisg his nose around for seduc-
tion case; John III. Dennis would an
swer conundrums propounded by HIM
self; while Alf Doton would steal his
from exchanges. Now the question
with us is, whether we shall manu-
faeture, steal or go without. We have
walked four hundred and forty thou
sand niles, more or less, in the last
forty eight hours and found nothing
to cut, hack or hash up, but o few
dead beats trying to bum their whis-
key, and right here we will tell how
one of them did not get his morning
cocktail. He was poor, foriorn
looking cuss' who stepped up to the
bar, and asked for drink. "Iisve you
any sllver?' asked the barkeeper
No. was the reply. "Well. you sss
the boss has gone out mining ant
when he returns he will probabi,
have money enough to buy barrel o
two of whisky to give away" During
this time the bar-keeper was tus,
mixing UP a cocktail, and smiling a
the tramp, who thought he Was go;n
to have the pleasure of Topping hi
, lip, which was watering over the ey
pectation, of a nice champagne cock
tail, when the bar.keeper raising hi
glass to his lips, and looking over tn
counter at the tramp, said there
luck,n and with that the liquid di'
appeared down his throat. The train
took one longing look at the glas
4 and turning his back on the scene
# bade farewell to Roseburg.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
Bear Fight and Narrow Escape

The other day Mr.. James McCord
was out hunting on the Olilla, accom-
panied by two dogs,-a phiste and a
large hound. While passing through
the timber McCold jumped over log,
and ashe wentdown on the other side,.
he fell uton full grown brown bear
The bear showed fight at once, but was
Immediately attacked by the dogs
With one blow of his right forepaw
the bear killed the hound, and then
turned upon McCord again. The
phiste. however, was plucky, and kept
after the bear in the rear. Bruins
attention was i'll this way turned in an
other direction, and when he started
for the phiste, well>directed shot
from McCord's rifle knocked the beal
over, killing him instantly. Had Il
not been for the phiste McCord would
have been torn to pieces, as he was
backed up against the log and eoule
| not escape.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
4 Sensible Body.


Contrary to the expectations OF
many, the present beard of trustees is
one of the most courteous and business
like bodies we have seen for many .
day Each Individual member of the
board seems to desire nothing more
than to promote the welfare of the city.
and in his treat ment of the others each
member conducts himself in sensible.
gentlemanly manner. Those who have
attended the meetings land they ale
open to every one) declare the present
board to be the best ever elected, and
if the board continues to do as we'll the
rest Of the official term, the Taxpayers
will certainly see that they are re
elected
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
RECOVERED HIS SPEECH.


The Telegram contains an account of
one Of the mute inmates OF the insane
asylum, at East Portland, who sudden
ly recovered his speech last Sunday.
The paper Gays: For years, Mr.. Ander~
son. a dumb inmate of the asylum. has
plodded along attending to his duties as
. trusty faithful, being unable to speak
a word. All efforts to bring back the
use of his vocal organs. which had
been silent for many yesra were in
vain, and be was told that he could
never again speak.
On Sunday last the inmates were
given q romp in the handsome grove,
which is surrounded by high wall, in
order to sun themselves. One of .he
inmates, rather wild individual, i'm
agined he was squirrel, and away he
went scampering up one of the tall fiji
trees to its topmost branches and would
neither return to solid ground fol
pleadings or threats. AS usual Ander
son was near ut hand and volunteered
to GO up and bring him down. 1h'
poor unfortunates who were In tn,
yard at the time were greatly please'
and shouted and laughed joyfully a
Anderson climbed from branch I.
branch to.ard the top. He hsd climbe,
about thirty feet from the ground whe
q limb broke and down came Anderso
bouncing among the branches, fnall.
sitting down upon the ground like tn
hammer of a pile driver. The war
, dens expected to soc him killed c
knocked senseless, but they wei
doomed to astonishment as Anderso
8 sprang to his feet and burst out in
volley of profanity, that would hay
put trooper to blush. He kept u
q swearing without intermission for 6
least ten minutes, while eyerybod
I. stood transfixed with as.onishmen
: He had recovered his speech, and t
Gay can talk as well as any persol
:, and to say that he is delighted in COZ
sequence of his fall, is drawing
" mildly.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20

In 1854, we think it was, that Judge
Fitzsimmons, of Placer Co., ran on the
democratic ticket for county judge
After the election the returns came
pouring in from the different precincts
and most all adversely to the judges
aspirations. The boys were twitting
the judge about it, when ne remarked d,
''wait till we hear fraI Long Can
yon," mining camp way up on the
American river. In the course of the
wefk, the returns came in and changed
the aspect of affairs in the judges
favor by 100 majority. About a year
after the judge had taken his seat, it
leaked out that only l3 votes had been
castin Long Canyon, and there were
IL majority against the judge; but it
was too late then to alter the affair.
The dispatches now state that Han
cock is patiently awaiting the official
returns. As soon as our lengthy demo-
cratic friend In Ten Mile Is heard
from, no doubt the aspect of affairs
will be changeti.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
CANYoNyILLE NOTES.

D. A. Levins is doing lively busi-
ness in the merchandising line.
Toklas, Baden q Co. are selling out,
preparatory to closing business.
Everybody IS anxious to know if the
railroad will be extended next y ear to
Ganyonyille.
Uncle Sam Marks is yet undecided
whether or no he will spend another
summer in Canyonville. He is enjoy
ing excellent heath.
Charles Kimmel still continues in the
wagon making line, while our old
friend, John L. Arzner, strikes the iron
invariably while it is hot.
Napoleon Roberts and w. n. Black.
wood are known as substantial spiritus
alists. At either place the doubtful
may be convinced that there are none
but good. spirits.
Sheep and cattle are very poor in the
southern end of the county. Without Q
change i. the present weather there
~ill be general thinning out in the
flocks and herds this winter.
NJ. D. Ransom DAVID holds his OWL
with the world, and complains only o.
the scarcity in revivals in the mil
building business, at which ne is inva
riabiy known as the presiding elder
I Mrs. Christine Beverly continues t.
make herself popular with the patrons
Of the Overland hotel, while Johl
looks after the farm with due diligence
Christine will give grand bali on @
about Christmas at the Overland.
Mr.. schlesinger, Of Toklas, Baden
Co.. has the good wishes of the edito
ofthis paper. In the language of Ri
Van Wrinkle we say: Here's to you
health, und your families; may you Ii
long unit brosber.
A ride with Joe Clough or Harr
Lambert from Canyony.lie to Rosebur
is pleasant to travellers Both ars az
commodating stage drivers, and do a
within their power to make 1t comforl
Fable for passengers over the Californi
and Oregon Stage Co.'S line.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
Married,

At the residence of the brides father,
at Howard, Waseo county. Oregon, on
Sunday, November IA, 1880, By Rev. Ell.
B. Lane, Mr.. William Churchman to
Miss Alice Howard. Miss Alice was
for many years a resident OF Roseburg,
where she has many warm trends and
admirers. May the gentleman who
has espoussd her be as noble and char
liable in character as Miss Alice, thai
was, is the prayer of her friends.
Last Sunday, In Looking Glass, a
the residence of the brides parents
Mr.. Sam'l G. Thornton aud Miss s. A
Cochran. Were married by the Rev. C
P. Bailey. A large number of friends
Witnessed the ceremony, and the hap
py couple have the best wishes of al
for their future happiness. The brid
is the daughter of Hon. VIM. Cochran
Of Looking Glass.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20

Ona,4d after June 10th, 1880. the mails
for this south, including California. Nevada
and eastern States. will close at : O'Clock
p. NJ, sharp.
The mails for the north will ciose at
S:45 p. NJ.
The mails TOR Coos and Curry counties
will close each day, Saturdays excepted
at s:45 p N.
Mail ior Oak creek, Mount Scott and
Patterson's mill will close Friday evening
Mails from south arrives a. 4.45 A M.
daily. .,
excepted at 7:I5 P. NJ.
daily, Monday excepted.
From Patterson mill Saturday at 6:3s
P. NJ.
Monday order business transacted eac'
day, Sundays excepted. from s o'clock A
M. to 5 o'clock P. ~ Valuable letters an'
parcels registered to all parts OF the worlt
H. C. STANTON P. NJ.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
"A New Racket ;,

Mr.. A. Slocum will remain with us
another year as agent for Frank Bros,
Portland. Mr.. SIocum hasa new har.
row for sale, which we think will just
suit our farmers, besides other fall
farming implements that must be
seen to be appreciated. Mr.. Slocum
has made many friends in this vicin
ity who will be pleased to know that
he is to remain In Roseburg.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
New Coal Mine.

A new coal mine has been struck
one and ons-half miles east of the
old Fiournay place, in the southwest
ern part of the county. The coal on
exhibition, the exhibits a good
deal that ia gaseous, and black
smiths claim that the coal is first-class
for welding purposes. Som report
the vein large one; others, well
posted, say the vein is not rs yet we'll
developed Humphrey and Beaz'ey are
the discoverors of the new mine, and
in few days we will report the facts
as we shall find them.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
Mothers Mothers Mothers III

Are you disturbed at night and
suffering excruciating pain Of cutting
teeth2 If so, go ct once and get
bottle of Mrs. Winslow,s soothing
Syrup. It will relieve the poor little
sufferer immediateiy--de upon
it; there is no mistake about it. There
is not mother on earth who has ever
used it, who will not tell you at once
that it will regulate the bowels, aud
give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child. operating like
magic. It ID perfectly safe to use in
all cases, and pleasant to the taste
and is the prescription of one OF tbs
Oldest female physicians and nurses n
| the United States. Sold everywhere
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
EOR SALD.
A Fine Stock and Farming Ranch

a Fine STOCK anu Farming I.ahch'
Terms reasonable, and desire for sale is
nccasioned through wieh to emigrate to
Eastern Oregon.
For price of land and references inquire
of John W Kelly, at the INDEPENDENT
oftic or the proprietor ON the premises.
Lard for sale-s00 acres of timber and
grazing and farming land combined ;
about 800 of farming land and the re-
mainder pasture and timber lard, Inc
above contains fine orchard and about .
acres Of garden land subject to irrigation
{ There also is a fac lot OF young trees IN
the above named orchard. embracing all
kinds peaches, cherries and apples and
vines OF all kinds. There is a good watel
wheel on the stream or the premises thai
| affords about twelye-horse power. and
runs the single mill of r. B. Martindai'
& : IN L. SfEfHESS.
! COLES VALLEY. Oregon
2Aere is a chance for go bargains.
who apply earl3
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
In alluding TO the great prevalence Of

smallpox in San Francisco. the Asto-
rian says: 1.-THE state health officer at
Astoria has been unremittiBg in his at
tentions, and proceeded to Portland
with the steamer on Sunday to make
careful inspection of all passengers on
board. The company have also been
very careful at San Francisco to make
inspection before any passengers were
allowed to come on board bound this
way.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20

A cough. cold or sore throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently re-
suits in an incurable lung disease of
the consumption. Browns Bronchs
iaf Troches are certain to give relief
in Asthma, Bronchitis, coughs, cat
tarh, consumptive and throat diseases.
For thirty years the troehes have been
recommended by physicians. and al
ways give perfect satisfaction They
are not new <or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant use
for an entire generation, they have
attained well-merited rank among the
few staple remedies Of the age. Pub
lie speakers and singers use them te
clear and strengthen the voice. Solo
at twenty-five cents box everywhere
The genuine Fellows Syrup Of Hy
pophosphites Is putup in pint bottles
the name of Fellows q Co. blown on
Should the patient have any difficult,
in proenriug the Compound Syrup il
his vicinity, let him not be put off b,
any other remedy ;because this articl
has not its equal in the diseases 70
| which it is recommended.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
Ordinances Needed.

Parents in this city propose having
an ordinance passed by the board Of
trustees requiring that no boys under
l5.years of age shall be permitted to
travel the streets after O'Clock. It
is also proposed to empoa yer the city
marshal to arrest all boys hereafter
caught using vulgar. or obscene Ian,
guage at the railroad depot on the ar
rival Of trains. Ne hope the city
fathers will take both these questions
in hand.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
CbsfnosRsuosllt
Society Meetings.

...oa UMpeUA CHAPTER NO. II. B
IA a. NJ. hold regular communities
- lions every first and third Tuesday
~ .each month All members IN good
sanding will take due and timely notice
: ii Govern themselves accordingly. visits
mo eornnanions are Invited TO meet with
.4hs Chspter when convenient
se''e S'''' b. HERMANN. II. P.
W. Il FrsDLANDE. sec'y
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-11-20
The f,ensns Of 1850.

The census of 1880 is now thing OF
the past, but 1t has punctured many
bubbles, and left behind it many
heartburnfnga. The ruthless figures
have brought low the pretentions Of
ambitious towns and citi es, but the
number Of persons who have cured of
backache and kidney diseases by the
use of the Oregon Kidney Tea is SO
much greater than the proprietors
hoped for or imagined, that they have
doubled their capacity Tor manhfactur-
ing 1t to keep paoe with the demand.
Sold everywhere.