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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

WATERBURY, COM, is so short in its water
supply that the use of hose for sprinkling has
been prohibited by the city government, and
the supply to manufacturer is to becut down to
a minimum. Norwich and other cities have
been compelled to shorten the allowance, owing
to the protracted drought.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

\ NEW material, called bonesilate, has
been added to the manufactured products
of Newark, \. J. Its basis is bone dust.
1t can be polished and colored and Is
harder than calluloid 1t is used for
buttons, door-knobs, billiard-balIs and
other articles now made of ivory and
hard rubber.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

HE army-worm is rayaging the wheat corn
and timothy crops in Ocean and Monmouth
counties, and other parts Of New Jersey.
Farmers who at shutdown see their grass and
rye doing well wake at sunrise to find acres on
acres ruined. The speed and tie thoroughncss
with which these insects destroyers do their
work are appalling; and coupled with the late
drought, this new scorge is likely TO make the
year 1880, which opened so promisingly, one Of
serious disaster 70 a large part Of New Jersey
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

private letter received at London gives an
appalling account of the famine III Diarbeldr
and Bagdad. People are dying III the streets.
women are selling their children for food and
many are subsisting on rats.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

The convention reassembled at O'Clock and
proceeded to ballot for q candidate for vice
president. But one ballot was taken, resulting
as follows: Whole number of votes cast. 751 !;
necessary to choice, $40. Washburue. 1873;
Chester A. Arthur, 468; DAVIS, 2; Settle, /;
Jewell, IA; Woodford, 1; Bruce, 8; Maynard, 80;
Acorn, 4.
After vote of thanks to President Hayes,
the convention adjourned sine die.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
THE HOURS.
WILLIAM ROBERT SPENCER.

WILLIAM ROBERT SPENCER.
Too late I stayed-forgiye the crime,
ITnheeded few the hours;
NV noiseIess falls the foot of Time,
that only treads on flowers
What eve with clear account remarks
The ebbing of his glass,
When all its sands are diamond sparks,
That dazzle as they pass?
Ali who in sober measurement
Times happy swlttness brings,
When birds of Paradise have lent
Their plumage for his wings?
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

The important branch Of American commerce
with India is almost entirely controlled by the
cities IF New York and Boston The former
has now the lions share, but which she did not
possess in times past There are now 100 ships
and bark- bound to New York from various
points iii India and China, and twenty-five ships
aud banks to Boston. All these have valuable
cargoe-. IN 1877 Boston had sixty East India
men to arrive, bringing over 1,00o,00O baskets
and bags Of sugars. Boston has latterly taken
quite a start in the ocean steamer trade \
new line has recently been started between Bos-
ton and London. The steamers are $500 tons
register.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
THE MARKETS.


Reported iy CHANDLER, Brown < Co. Commission
Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

of Mentor, was born IN Orange, Cuyahoea
county, Ohio, November 10, 1881; graduated at
Williams college, Massachusetts. in 1856; was
president of literary institution Tor several
years; studied and practiced law; was mem
Der Of the state senate of Ohio in 1S59-G0; en-
tered the Union army in 1861 as colonel Of the
the rank Of brigader general January u, 1862;
was appointed chief of staff of the Army
of the Cumberland, and was promoted to
the rank of major general September 20, 1868;
was elected to the Thirty-eighth, Thirty-ninth,
Fortieth, Forty-irst. Forty-second, Forty-third,
Forty-fourth and Forty-tifth congresses, and
was reelected to the Forty-sixth congress as a
Republican, receiving II, 100 votes against 7, 553
votes for Hubbard Democrat, and 3, 148 votes
for futile, National AT last winters session of
the Ohio legislature Garfield was elected to the
United States senate for the term of six years
from tho 4th of March 1881
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Reel Cted.
Famine Stricken.

Senator Burnside was reelected by the Rhode
Island legislature on the 9Th inst.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
sstxrGscrotIs Deeds.

1. T.. Morris. county Judge Of Taylor county.
Texas was shot and instantly killed in the
court house ut Seymour on the 18th inst, by
W Iavl0r a saloOn-kceper. TavlOr escaped.
a special from Marshall, Texas, dated the It'll
inst, says ". S. Coleman was fatally shot by
Burt jennings. editor and proprietor of the
Messenger. An offensive editorial was the cause
of the shooting. At Rogers Sons Springs
seven miles north Of Clifton III the same state
I. Ellison killed his cousin, Robert Dickcrson
The latter struck Ellison over the head with {
pistol.
-Four men were hanged by mob at Upper
Edge, Brown county, Ark, on the 18th inst
for croOIledness with cattle.
At New York city, on the 10th inst, JOIN
GCmpcl heat his wife until he thought her dead
then threw her ont on the stairs bolted tht
doors. set fire to the house and cut his throat
from ear to car. The tiremen dragged Gcmpe
out. but he died on the street. The wOmanl
skull is fractured, and she cannot possibly sur
vive. Cause, jealousy.
The body Of Mrs. Nancy Duncan was discoy
cred buried near Pacific City. Mills county. la.
on the 9Th inst under circumstances which lee
to the belief that she had been foully murdered
On the left temple was a confused spot. and a
the jugular VEN was q deep cut, an inch long
seycring the vein and causing death. Later
developments show almost conclusiyey that hel
son. VIM. Duncan perpetrated the deed. The
officers are on his track.
4. NJ. Parker and wife are in Jail at jefferson
Green county, Iowa, charged with being tn,
cause 81 the death Of an adopted boy through
lll-treatment. An examination showed 4 terri
bic state Of affairs. Besides whiprings of The
severest nature, the boy Frequently atruna M
with rope around ms neck. his toes only BENG
permitted to touch the ground. The body wa
a most sickening sight To bchold, there no
being q spot half rs large the hand on which
there was not a sore or a bruise.
The notorious Eph Holland, connected witt
the election frauds at Cincinnati in 1876 wa'
shot in alteration on the 9Th inst, with Mar
shall Wooding, felIow-gamblcr His wound is
serious
5th inst. between ". c. Elan, editor Of thu
Wing, and Col. Thos. Smith, son of ex-Gov
Smith. Elan was seriously wounded at Ia,
first tirr. The duel grew ont of a comment il
the Wig upon the . Funders," denouncing til,
. py-0Oypr5lOr arn0Dcr ~ Eprs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

II would not be supposed, says the Hour. that
sewage gas could exert any corrodlng influence
on metals, yet investigation have shown that
holes are worn in lend and zinc pipes bv such
gases In fact the gas from the drain is the
most dangerous element. Such cxhalations are
the source Of 5orTow in many a home, and exert
their deadly influence both by pcrforatng the
pipes which contain them and by then issuing
through these apertWes to mlngle with the
rcspired air. Substantial iron pipes, well ven
tilated and carefully joined are the best protec-
ton. Sewage gas being known to be a lurking
source Of disease which proves largely fatal, it
IL amazing with what apathy many people of
more than average intelligence view the matter
Of branch drains and relative internal fittings.
SIR ROWLAND HILL spent some of his latter
years IN writing History Of Penny Postage"
In this work is included history Of his own
life from the year when he first turned his
thoughts towards postal reform TO the date of
his retirement from the public service. 1t was
Sin Rowland Hill wish that his nephew, DR.. Ct.
+. Hill (thc author Of DIR. Johnson: His
Friends and His Critics y, should edit tins
work, and should at the same time render it
complete record Of ms whole career by writing
his life IN those years which were not included
in the History Of Penny Postage He de
sired, moreover, that the book should he pub
hshcd with as little delay as possible after his
death. The work is now iii preparation and it
Will be ready for publication early in the autumn
Of tins year.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26

ballot Garfield, 399; Grant, 3O6; Blaine, A
Sherman, 3; Washburne, 5.
4 recess was taken till O'Clock P. II.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
Sixth Day.

CHICAGO. June S.-The sixth day Of the pro-
ceedings of the national Republican convention
began as usual about half an hour later than
the time fixed at adjournment last evening.
Prayer by Rev. Dr. Thomas OF the Centenary
Methodist Church.
Balloting began Immediately and proceeded
fruitlessly until the thirtv-slXth ballot, when
James A. Garfield was nominated.
The excitement began on the thTty-fourth
ballot. when Wisconsin made a break. casting 16
votes for Garfield In the midst Of the con-
fusion Garfield arose TO q point Of order stating
that no man had a right to announce his name
and have it voted for in the convention without
his permission, which he would not give. The
chair ruled him out of order.
Following Is a summary of the successful
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
Chester A. Arthur

the nominee for the vice presidency is resi-
dent of New York city and an ex-colloctor of
that port He is said to be very popular III
New York state
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-26
The CHICAGO CONVENTION.
James A. Garfield. of Ohio Nominated
on tie Tnirty-sizth Ballot,
Fifth Day

CHICAGO, June THE fifth days session of
the Republican convention began nearly an hour
late, at 1l45, President Hoar in the chair.
Prayer by lsv. Chas. Hall Everett, of Falmouth
Congregational Church, Chicago.
The readllg clerk read the fifth and sixth
resolutions # the platform by request OF some
delegates w,o had Inexperienced their pr-
port.
Hale moaed that the convention proceed,
under the ules, to ballot for candidate for
president. Carried
Ballots wee then taken as follows:
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
RosEBURG OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY "a. $780,

latter during the coming summer. The
portion of the line in Colorado, $50 miles,
it is understood, will be built by the Dem
yer & Rio Grande Railroad Company, and
the cost of the line is estimated at $4,000
per mile. A peculiar feature is that it is
contemplated to build the road by the is-
sue of stock without bonds. The primary
object of the line is to supply the large
demand of emigration in the treeless val
leys of the Arkansas for coal and timber
from the foothills of the Rocky mount
aims, and counter demand for hay, grain
and provisions for the mines of Colorado.
BY the connections named the line be-
comes short central line from St Louis
to Pueblo, and puts the Denver 4 Rio
Grande and the mountain lines of Color
ado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah into
connection by water grade across the
plains with the Missouri & Kansas Pacific
and the rest of the Gould system in the
east.
The $. L. X. g. A. r. H.
OsAwAToMIE, Kan. Jan. 14.-At the an
nual meeting of the directors and stock
holders of the St. Louis, Kansas & Arizona
Railroad here to-day the follow ng offi-
GERS were elected: S. H. II. Clark, presi-
dent A. A. Talmage. vice president; c.
G. Warner, secretary; o. L. Garrison,
treasurer.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
PACIFIC COAST.
peatb from Narcotic Poison.

"A ,AIi NT.y M trrll lat IN NTl1
Mitchell tax collector died last evening
The death OF Mitchell few months ago
so upset the nervous system OF Mrs
Milchel lilat sue ilad peen ihuuceu W
rso.s " ','e ,I,. is. ~ W. ,a
t;i ~, ~ ~ o.on ieSv
al.a aoI'ou 80. ~ .ae 80 ~ ne; ''..'s
sue was iaooiiug ullieI VIC iliuuciiee VI
llarGotlGs 10 dangerous uegfge, nasIiig
shiaenaiy .aaen % al oseIaose III y Ns,i, Ell,
mno ,es.oes eiose .i oy, was I suniloi,eu ,1 va.
proHouisceu me 70 Ease noPeiess 1a ln ushe rhe
asis and iJuiu % ,.s way & ny .ue oioou QUO
o4eu III apou' an iioui ai'er "aias'
Gov Perkins Ana"guration.
Governor Perkins was inaugurated at
Sacramento today at O'Clock. with grea
ceremony. The procession was large and
imposing. The Governor delivered his
inaugural IN the assembly chamber.
Fatal Explosion Mt Virginia city,
VIRGINIA CRY, Jan. s.-This afternoon
an old boiler which had been prepared as
the receptical of fcompressed acid. was be-
ing tested at the Ophir works, its head
blew out. striking J. w. Sonuns.ine in the
breast. He cannot live. James Brown,
| chief engineer of the mine was cut in the
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
SHORT a.Ops.

Slight of hand Refusing an offer of
marriage.
A nominal luxury-A private table in
boarding-house.
Blaine's homemade bloody shirt seems
to be only .tDickey"
Edison is lighthearted now that he has
electrified reporter again.
An egotistical man has great presence
of mind-He meyer forgets himself.
Why not At the nation mo bs5t.
ruptey anr point Grant receiver.
The father who forgot to fill his
child's stocking is worse than Bob
IngersoT.
The man who shrinks from responding
to a sentiment offered at the festive board
is case Of quail on toast.
A New York woman makes pets of
crickets. It's just such foolish customs
as this that discourage cradle manufac-
turers.
In these days Of gigantic combinations
no railroad can go TO bed at night feel
ing entirely safe.
She certainly had pretty foot, but
after all it didn't make half so much i'm
preston on him as the old mans.
Door-bells are not favored in Lead
vile. II man is too proud to kick & 8
In he's too high-toned for that
locality.
The. English army is ont on go-as-
you-please expedition, capturing small
African towns and not knowing what to
4 IL II.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

THE WAGES OF FARM HANDS. s.--The
Department of Agriculture has been
collecting some figures of wide interest
regarding the rate of wages paid for
farm laborers in different parts of the
country. The statistics show that, with
the exception of Minnesota and some
States and Territories still further West,
the average monthly rate of pay declined
from to Is per cent. during the year
ending last April. But this decline in
was more than compensated for by an
equal reduction in tbs expense of living
so that the relative condition of the
laborer improved during the year. The
pay of farm laborers in New England on
yearly engagements, without board
averages $50 81 per month, and the
average cost of living So OF. The
average for the Middle States is GIG 60;
the South Atlantic States S1I 10: and
Gulf States, S15 80; in the nine inland
States east of the Mississippi. from
$40 so; south of the Ohio to 500 90 in
North West of the Mississippi the
present average is S23 81 per month, a
slight increase over. year ago, while
the price of subsistence has fallen off.
In California and Washington Territory.
the increase has been still larger. and
now reaches S38 %, but is more than
offset by much greater increase in the
cost of living. There is almost eyery-
where good demand for labor. and
there seems no doubt that the condition
of the agricultural class is steadily
improving along with the rest of the
country
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

The plumber fell twenty-six feet in a
house in Washington and lay for ten
hours In an unconscious condition, and
the owner OF the house had to pay for ii
at the rate of twenty cents an hour.
So many societies for the promotion OF
things are established that Johnnie wants
to know why somebody doesn't get up a
society for the promotion of boys in
schools, without making them study so.
Professor: "Can you multiply to-
gether concrete numbers?'' The class
are uncertain. Professor: What will
be fhe'Product Of five apples multiplied
BY six potatoes? Pupil ltriumphanfly)
| Hash
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

An apology But, Freddy, how could
you ever think Of calling aunty stupid2
Immediately go to her and tell her that
you are sorry Freddy goes to aunty
and says Aunty, / am sorry that you
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

Bangor Whfg: "The sweetest voice I
ever heard, said the Bishop, was woss
mans. 1t was soft and low, but pens-
trating, musical and measured in its
accents but not precise. We were on 3
steamer and she murmured some COM
monpIaee words about the scenery. I
do not remember what she said, but /
can never forget the exquisitely tender,
musical voice. 1.-The sweetest voice I
ever heard" said the Professor, was q
mans. had been out fishing nearly all
day and got to the hotel about s o'clock
The man came out and roared, DIM
NER' till it soured the milk in the cellar.
have heard other voices since then, but
/ never"-But the Bishop with q look Of
intense disgust all over his face. had al
ready walked away out OF hearing, and
was lighting fresh cigar By himself
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM II
4 may concern that the undersigned mas been
awarded the contract for keeping the Douglas
County paupers for period of two years. all
persons in need of assistance from said county
must first procure certificate TO that effect from
any member of the County Board and present it
10 one of the following named persons, who are
authorized TO and will care for those presenting
such certificates: Button & Perkins, Roseburg; L.
l. kellogg, Oakland; Mrs. Brown, Looking
Glss. Dr.. Woodruff 10 authorized TO furnish
medical aid to all persons in need Of the same and
who have heen declared paupers Of Douglas
County. W. B.CLshh-
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

FOREIGN.
A Direct Insult.

Berlin, Jan. l4.-Ham5urqer Correspon-
denee publishes story of fearful quarrel
at Klisch, Poland between Russian and
German officers. The officers of Russian
regiment stationed at kalisch invited the
officers of the Russian regiment stationed
on the other side ofthe frontier to dinner,
| and In the course of political argument
the Russians used insulting language to-
wards the Germans. Bloodshed was
averted by Russian colonel sending
home the German officers under escort.
Germany wants Russia to.ExpIain.
LONDON, Jan. 15-A Berlin dispatch
says that the Russian officers who be-
came involved in quarrel with their en-.
| tertainers at kalisch, Immediately COM
municated the incident to the military
authorities at Berlin, who were much
shocked at hearing the news The Ger
man ambassador at ST. Petersburg has
been instructed to ask ali explanation from
Russia. Doubril has given most assuring
| explanations to Emperor William regard.
| ing the concentration of Russian troops
| in Poland.
Disgrace 10 tho Military Profession.
| BERLIN, Jan. 15.-The quarrel at Kalisch
| Poland, between the officers of the Rus
sian officers and their German guests, is
| regarded here as a striking revelation OF
the present tone of Russian military
circles.
VIENNA, Jan. 15.-Baron Won Heimerl
| president of the council, in the course oil
a long statement upon foreign questions
| before the budget committee of the Aus
tran delegation to-day, said that the
understanding between Germany and
| Austria was as firm as if it were in
writing.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
a plsgraee 70 thc Militarx profession

BERLIN, Jan. l5.-The North German Ga.
zette publishes an article denying certain
statements of the French press that Ger.
many has interfered in the internal affairs
of France.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

Desiring share of public patronage, the un-
dersigne,l promises to offer extra inducements tc
all patrons. Give me a trial.
JOHN GILDERSLEyE.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

New YoRK, Jan. I5.-The Siu says that
it transpired about noon yesterday, that
the Boston directors OF the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, were here holding a
session in conference with Jay Gould in
reference to consolidation of the Union
Pacific with the Kansas Pacific Railroad
Company. 1t is learned that the consoli-
dation in its essentials was practically de-
cided upon three months ago, and only
details remained to be settled. These de-
tails were the subject of discussion yes
terday, but apparently final action was
not taken upon them. Probably the stock
of the two companies will be taken up on
equal footing as they are selling az nearly
the same price in the market, but the ar
rangefnent of debt will cause more trouble.
A prominent director in both companies
ventured remark that there was some
grounds for reports about consolidation,
but he was not at liberty to speak upon
the subject until details are formally
agreed upon.
An Important RaiIroaA Project.
New YORK, Jan. ia new railroad
project was launched here to-day, the
Pueblo & st. Louis Railroad to build
from Pueblo, Colorado, down the Arkan-
sas- valley to the great bend in the Kansas
$40 mli.,s, &C e s.,ihieh !. uoint short con-
Iection is in the meanwhile TO be built
py the Kansas Pacific Company from Hs
salinas extension st Mcpherson, and by
the Missouri Pacific from Wichita, Ks.
Hhich y expected to be reached by the
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

Major William Sweet, chief of the in
ternal revenue division, in the Office of
the first comptroller of the treasury de-
partment has been dismissed for extrava-
gent expenditure while travelling on the
government account This is the gentle
man who travelled in style "befttng an
employee of the grandest republic on the
globe"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24

A petition for the withdrawal of the
legal tender power of L. s. treasury notes
presented in the senate to-day by Ker-
nan, is signed by over 1900 Individuals
and firms of New York City and state,
representing all classes and parties.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-01-24
The Chinese Immigration Bill TO be
Pushed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The California
delegation has resolved to push action on
the Chinese immigration bill and run the
chance of another presidential veto. The
bill is more moderate than the one vetoed.
No attempt is made to abrogate the exist
ing treaty with China. Some members of
the delegation have had interviews with
the president about the measure, but he
declines to intimate what he would do if
the bill is presented him for his signature.
On account of the prolonged absence OF
Minister Seward from his post during the
past year, Secretary Evarts says that he
has been unable to consummate negotia.
tions for the modification of our treaty
with China
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-30
Assets, $38,000,00O.
Surplus, $7,5OO,O00.

Inc popularity OF the Equitable Life Assurance Society,"
indicated by the fact that for Eeyen years its average an
nua New Business has been larger than that of any other
Company in the world DUE great measure to its we'll
known prompness in the payment of Death Claims and its
rule never to take advantage of tecnicates where an
equitable claim exists.
Asa GUARANTEE Of this, and to counterfeit the perni
clolS influence of technical policy, adhered to by many
companies the Equitable makes ALL ITS POLICIES old and
new, throughout the United States.
ABSOLUTELY INCONTESTABLE.
After the policy has been in force for three years
The Equitable Life has paid since its organization to
January ls. $780, S51 .SS2,736. and closed its
books upon that date without contested or past due claim
The Equitable Life Assurance Society was the first to in
trOduce the
T0NTINE SAVINGS FUND POLICY.
And thereby to popuarze life surace to degree before
unknown