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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
Drinking Water ON Farms.

The tendency of water is always down
ward, and even where the soil is imper-
vious, it is only matter OF time for
water to escape, as the first entrance of
the plough or upheaval by frost opens q
passage in some direction. Wells, being
the deepest things on farm, become the
receptacles of more or less water from
every portion of the land surrounding
them. The water may appear as clear as
crystal, free from odor and seemingly
pure. and yet contain particles of impure
matter which have gradually drained
into the we'll. A gallon of water may
contain but few grains of salt, which
will be entirely tasteless on account of
the small quantity, bnt when we reflect
that large quantities of water are re-
quired to supply the wants OF O farm,
the amount of foreign matter used
with the water may be very considera-
BILE. Such quantities of impurities are
more mischieyous than when in large
amounts, for they deceive the farmer as
to their presence, and il is not until the
amount is considerable that the odors in
the water attract attention. The clean-
ing of we'll, however. only temporarily
abates the trouble, for il again becomes
Ab 10 G4h111OA uu1V
common salt, as we'll as other compounds,
are present in minute quantities in all
the water that goes into wells; but when
it exceeds four grains to the gallon it
goes there from the drainage of the farm
surroundings, sewerage or decomposing
material. Farmers have no conception
Of the many sources from which their
drinking water is obtained True, it comes
from che clouds. but it does not drop in
the well and no matter how pure and we'll
filtered the water may be seen by reason
of its passage through the soil. the solu-
BILE impurities pass into the we'll. What
is the remedy? may be inquired. Prob
ably one is known for rendering we'll
water absolutely pure. but the construc-
ton of wells should be in the places
least exposed to filth. They should be
covered and completely protected and
the greatest care should be exercised in
keeping the neighborhood of wells as
clean as possible. Drainage should be
away from them and the wells should be
examined as often and carefully as
though they were portion OF .the farm
property. While the evil of impure water
in wells may not always be abated, the
observance of the stfictest cleanliness
and the proper precautions regarding
them will do much in the way Of render
ing the water purer and more healthful.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
The State Bag Factory.

The reporters of the daily papers are.
giving due attention to the State bag
factory at San Quentin, and readers
are duly assured Of the full success Of the
enterprise. The building cost S45 900,
the machinery s105, 900, and the whole
was put in complete running order for
$164.0O0. and with the balance OF the
appropriation 480 tons of jute was pur-
chased. Now at San Quentin State
prison cloth is woven daily by the con-
victs, with few freeman as superintend-
ents, sufficient to make 7200 grain bags.
and these have been sold at 81 and
cents per bag. The demand for them
cannot be supplied. And these bags
have not been disposed of to traders, but
directly to farmers. The first lot was
sold at 81 cents, mainly to Arizona,
because they were not in quality up
to the standard, but now the price is
cents and it will not be raised,
for this institution is not spec
ulative one. It was established to give
work to prisoners, and to supply pub
lie need. There can be no more corners
in grain bags, for the 5000 bags q day,
which henceforth will be turned out of
San Quentin, will be sufficient to pre-
vent speculators from venturing on such
dangerous course, hence the price of
bags will be kept at the lowest rate, and
all this will inure to the great benefit OF
| the farmers. These San @ uentin bags
have been examined by experts and pro-
| nounced of superior quality. The
Warden, Judge Ames, is not, however.
! in his jute factory confined to grain bags,
as he weaves cloth for hop packing. for
ore bags, for wool sacks, etc., and makes
twine to sew them with. This is prob
| ably the best investment that the State
ever made. It is practicable and profit
able-hrst in making the prisoners earn
| their living, and second by furnishing
the farmers with good bags at JUS
| price, and thus prevent the dealers from
charging them unconscionab1e rates.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
mo doubt, !" said Mr.. Breezy, rather

mo doubt. . said Mr.. Breezy, rather
coldly.
I'm positive I shall" said Mrs.
Breezy. Tn so glad now we decided
no. to bring the children with as. They
would have been SO much in the way. 7
believe Mr.. Smith is quite we'll off, and
of course he has brought carriage Of
some kind with him
II believe he has dog cart"
"Oh, dog cart, said Mrs. Breezy,
clapping her hands. "T've always SO
wanted to ride in dog cart.
"You have. hey" said Mr.. Breezy,
suddenly throwing his cigar about
twenty feet away from him and spring.
ing to his feet. "Well, I don't propose
to have you riding around in dog carts
with every whipper snapper at the
Branch. Not if / know it, and think
I'll take You into the parlor tonight my
self. Smith and his crowd are not the
sort for my wife to associate with and
but it was your own proposition,
dear" said Mrs. Breezy, smiling tri
nmphantly behind her fan.
Never mind whose propositions il
was" said Mr.. Breezy. ssI'il take yoI
into the hop tonight myself, and ht
did, Brooklyn Eagle.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
TO THE WANDERRR.


Ere thon sailest Ger the billows
OF PaciAc-s foaTning sea,
Far away from home and kindred
And the hearts that cherished thee
Ere thyslast farewell is spoken,
And the parting tear is she'd
BY the friendship yet unspoken,
Blessings rest upon thy head.
Not with passionate appealing.
Not with falsitY and art,
But by friendships calm revealing
Do they come from out my heart,
Prayers that grief may never linger
Zen moment round thy brow,
And may times erasive finger
Dim each peng that troubles now.
Many heart will follow after
Thee wherever thou dost roam,
Praying for thy safe returning
To the pleasant haunts of home.
Thou wilt always be remembered,
And thy memory will beam
Like a star Of pleasing radiance
Cleaning bright upon life's dark stream
And wherever thou dost wander,
Oh, NAV He VINO rules above
E'en watch over and sustain thee
By His mercy and His love.
May thy path be strewn with roses,
And thy life when comes its even
Fade as summer daylight closes.
Stealing softly into heaven. F.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
CHRISTENING UNDER DIFFICULTIES

CHRISTENING UNDER DIFFICULTIES
Last evening DIR. Thomas held an in
quest on the bodies of two children
(twins). Evindnce was given that on
the 9th inst, an hour after the birth, the
Rev. Walter Branfoot was summoned to
tenement in Fulwoodrents, where he
found the mother in bed. the twins
wrapped up in calico and placed upon .
chair before the fire, and half dozen of
the matrons of the neighborhood, all of
whom were very excited. he christened
both children, after some of the women
had been turned out, and left the place,
but one OF the witnesses stated hat af-
ter his departure certain extraordinary
rites were performed, in course OF which
glasses of water were dashed into the
faces of the babies. The next day both
children died, and one of them was
found to have fractured skull, which
had caused the death. The jury returned
an open verdict, leaving the matter in
the hands of the police. Il London Tele-
graph.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
JOHN JACKSON,
ISAAC BOYLE,
T r, Ravr.r
New Market TheAaer.

On Monday, August 21st, the famous
Hattie Moore Comic English Opera Com
pany will commence an engagement at
promises to be the operate event of the
season There are % artists in the COM
bination, and all of the best operas will
be given in thoroughly artistic manner.
Manager Stechhan is bound to have the
best attractions that can be obtained
After the close of the Portland season the
company will travel the entire circuit
controlled by Mr.. Stechhan.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
why are Boss Boots the Best?

Because they are made from selected
material.
Because they are all made by white
men.
Because they have STAYED SEAMS,
and will not rip.
See that our name is on every pair as
in advertisement in this paper.
AKIN, SELLING & co.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
soaE srKoss rEsTlmos1aLs.
What q Good Threshing Machine
Can Do.
CANYoNyILLE. OR. Aug. 26. 1882

CANYoNvILLE, Or, Aug. 26. 1882.
Messrs. G.. Westinghouse Do Co.,
Schenectady, Neao FORK. Gentlemen
We having purchased one of your thirty
inch Separators, with horse power, of
your agent, Mr.. q. T. Wright, cheerfully
say it goes beyond our expectation. being
the fastest thresher, best cleaner, and
lightest draft machine we ever saw run,
and it does not waste any grain. We
have had over twenty years experience
in threshing and run many different
styles of machines, but yours is the boss.
In three hours run this morning IN
damp oats, have run out nearly 700
bushels. We would recommend any
one needing thresher to buy Westing-
house. Yours truly,
JOHN JACKSON,
ISAAC BOYLE.
J. T.. BOYLE.
We, the undersigned farmers and resi-
dents of Douglass county, Oregon, say
the Westinghouse machine bought by
Messrs. Jackson & Boyle, beats any ma
chine we ever saw in lightness Of draft.
cleaning, saving and fast threshing,
having run at the rate of over seven
bushels per minute since starting.
J. L. Casio, w. w. JACKSON,
JOHN TILLER. VIM. r. WRIGHT,
ANDY CARSON, T. j. BUTCHER,
J. L. BOYLE, g. ANDERSON,
LEWIS CHAPMAN, G.. A. GEE,
JAs.F. GALLEY .JR., MARCUS BRIGGs.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09

Some of the pests that have troubled
the vineyards of France have been dis
covered in Switzerland, to the great
alarm of the producers of wine in the
neighborhood Of Geneva.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09

Billy Matthews, the great song and dance
ARTIST; Moliie Archer, Ida Chester, Irene Baker,
and Flora Franks are delighting the audiences
at the Elite theater in Portland nightly. Go
and BEE the popular flow of amusement.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09

Send 81. 90 to W.D. Palmer, Portland, for one
years subscription to the Pacific Overseer, the
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
slayen's Yosemite Cherry roosn

of the teeth and gums. 1t is far superior TO any
preparation of its kind in the market. In large,
handsome opal pots, price ffty cents. For sale
by all druggists. Hodge, Davis i Co., whole
sale agents. Portland Oregon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
ArTORNkYs.

ID. r. KENNED Y,..-Attorney aud CouiIseiof al
Law Room 5 Dekurls building. Legal business
pertaining Letters Patent for Inventions, before
the Patent Office, or in the Courts a specially.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-09-09
MEN AND WOMEN,

Liver and Kidney diseases vetoed BY Dime Pills.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-09-09
personal PROPERTY.

Also at the same time and place ! will
sell the following personal property
Shares Of Stock in Martinsburg Gas
Company.
10 Shares Of Stock in ChesaIeake and
Ohio Railroad Co.
Share Of Stock in Martinsburg and
Potomac Railroad Co.
TERMS OF SALE-On Real Estate
one-fourth Of the purchase money in cash,
one-fourth in one year, balance at the
death Of Mrs, Nancy Robinson, widow OF
R. K. Robinson, deed, the deferred pay
ments to be evidenced by bonds Of pur-
chaser and secured by deed Of trust on
the premises, and to bear interest from
day ofsale. The interest on last deferred
payment to be paid annually to Mrs. Nam
cy Robinson
Terms ofPersonalty will be made known
on day of sale
HENRY J. SEIBERT,
Executor of R X Robinson, decd
J. B. KEARFoTT, Auc'r.
sept.9,5t
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MARRIED.

September 5th, at residence of the
brides parents, near Kabletown,
Jefferson county, by Rev. A. q.
Hopkins, Mr.. HORACE w. HoFF-
MASTER to Miss ALICE o. ALBIN
daughter of John A. Albin, Esq.
at the residence of the brides
sister, Baltimore, Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 9th, by Rev. G. o. Cook, pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church of Shep-
herdstown, and brother of the bride,
Mr. HENRY ). BAKER, of the firm
of Baker & McMurran, drugg SITS,
Shepherstown, to Miss ALICE l.
Cook, OF Baltimore.
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OTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.


Circuit Court Of Berkeley County, on
Che 9TH day of Septembe 1882:
Charles Elliott, C. r. Grimes, or Magow
an, and Alexander Elliott
vs..
VIM. Grimes, Richard Elliott, Emory FL
lott, Netty Elliott Alexander Grimes,
Margaret Moorehouse, and John Moore
house her husband, j. Nelson Wisner,
trustee, and Wm. S. Henshaw.
The object Of the above suit ia to make
partition of the real estate OF which Ann
Elliott died seized, and if partition in kind
be found impracticable, to subject the
same to sale and make distribution of the
proceeds arising from sale, between said
heirs.
And it appearing on affidavit fled in
this salt, thai the id defendant William
Grimes is a nonresident of this State, he
Is hereby required TO appear at the said
Clerks Office, within one month from the
10th day Of September, 1882, 1.-THE date Of
the FIRST publication hereof and do what
Is necessary TO protect his interests in this
matter.
S. II. MARTIN, Clerk
]. Nelson Wisner, Atty for Plttf.
Sept l6-4t,)
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GTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
- COUNTY OF BERKELEY
IN the County Court of Berkeley County,
September Term, 1882:

IN the County Court of Berkeley County,
SPtember Term, 1882;
Al term Of said Court begun and held
at the Courthouse in Martinsburg, Mon
day, 4th Of September, 1882, III the nat
ter Of ootiHg places IN Berkeley County: On
the petition Of SO citizens residing in Ger
ardstown Maglsterial District, an addi-
tional voting place IS hereby established
at the building known as SMITH S
SCHOOL-HOUSE, near the east base Of
North Mountain, and abou' miles from
Berkeley Grade.
On the petitions signed by GO citizens
Of Arden Magisterial District, the voting
place in the Western part of Arden is
hereby changed from Grange hall to
WALKERS LANE SCHOOL-HOUSE,
and Polls are ordered to be opened at the
above named places on days Of elections
A Copy, Test; c. w. DOLL, c. 3 G.
September9 At,
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3 ROOds,32 Poles
Large Brick House

Bank Barn, Corn Cribs. Wash House aud
other outbuildings, all in fine condition.
There is never failing Well of water
in the yard, and an Orchard Of choice Fruit
on the premises For desirable home,
this farm is unsurpassed being convent
ent to the Canal, Railroads, Mills, Chur-
ches and Schools.
Any one wishing to examine the prem.
ises, will call upon Mr.. L. W. Robinson,
on the farm, or on the undersigned, near
Martinsburg, w. Va
The crop of corn growing on the farm
is reserved, the purchaser to get the land
lords share Of The crop of wheat being
seeded.
Possession given on lst Of April, 1888.
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a FERTILIZER FOR WHEAT AL
Read the Following letters:

WOODBRIDGE, TRAvERs co, Importers, Baltimore Nd
Read the Following letters:
RGssaT o sneaa 'sa
fertilizers the about harvest
growth quality wheat saf with its
says. pounds per
W She ens better 'ssS pleased
MICHAEL RosENBERGER Summit Point jefferson County Aug
ss oe S o G n was nd q cs fsea nucs s
have fac stand of where orh
neoLEARy vansyls Berkeley County "a Aug 1882
crop my growing afforded opportunity
1n nudge Ct ann @ %s as ass T ES ssa' 0'
WA % ng Eve N 1sf ssS cs :. y as9 s
and high P Pp m the s"s o sn was on the
& no q S wheat sG essS % y 4as isa @
beyond my production that much higher priced o
a Gr 6 ne add Tbe RsIe priced phass ""
say. 0Hha xS o sg o k s Ss' vi @ 5 e T
five tons the coming
ROBERT LEWIS Riq. jefferson " ya jay 1882
a Gpn2G 1s s sn d ' g o % 5 3 T sas
used high priced article also but not with good results the
has @ taken grass although years
1S9s rass eSs9 l1 ST Icy s
il s 5as5 e. ss 9ss s o the 0'' he cheap
GEORGE SNYDER R jefferson en.o cG n VIA r Sd July
% h s9s s@1 used %S Ths 9S
5s ~ s ss a s sas NIB priced and
CLARKE COUNTY
T 6 eAGaTT IT, B ss "aS a Gs1S y Aq g
priced difference the yield and think the orcha equally
Nathaniel BgRwnL Glen ysw CLARK cso Aug
o1s GH he sss r @ gss eye two a @
made fine and one could tell the difference between the yield
AARON DUBLE wias r e. Clarke coa9t Va Aug
three and these dollars higher
n S nd ntend to use thi, fall lit had ''l ' prefer
o asa b.. T iii 't S Ssp a S e. 5 says a
FLETCHER Fairfield Clarke E County w. July z 1882 oha
though hsed crop am fully satisfied that the orha
used U oa a9an SI aas sSa any
FREDERICK COUNTY.
VIM L EoAS0 oo eri SS cSun y lays used os
this fall nghbor also and think
JOHN Tu n v 1sa y HSg H W Opposed
Try o Guano must cay am well satisfied with the result my
qualify my grass good the other
sTogTTES Tas as s July % 1882
And believe ors5ia h as good as any and shall use this fall
$ s3 Psa i s s 81 g s ]
aa pi au es grss and viii use sgaa me MARKET have
used oa Guaao my wheat pleased With the here ss
tGem and equal the @ orch s esce 0t'
vii n other this fall
ROBERT ARsF Ia u sv T50 es Royal y Aug Ssa The
$4a phosphate everybody from
0rchila the
oaog9sA ss The gs g 80 E: q
liberal discount for cash
For s7a1e I0y
JOHN E. KELLER, Martinsburg,
VIM. B. WILLIS, Charlestown.
o. w. WILSON, Hedgesville.
(aug2S4t
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NEW 4DVERTISEMENTS
state of West Virginia,
Executive Department.
WHEELING. August %, 1873!

WHEELING August %, 1892.
~
re tie COMMISSIONERS OF Etec.
ton IN the Se0erdt Counties OF
the .St0te of West T;r0i21in
WHEREAS, q vacancy exists in the Office
of JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT
OF APPEALS of this State fer the term
ofs4id office ending on the 3lst day of
December, 1884, by reason ofthe resigna-
ton, 10 take effect On ths lstdaJ Of June,
1881 OF the Uon 9 p I Moore, one Of
tie Judges hereof aud incambsnt OF said
term:
And whereas, more than two years
Will elapse from the time Of the re5igna-
ton of the Hon G. p 7. Moore Judge as
aforesaid TO the end o. the term for
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-09-09

The Botson dry goods firm
which sent some of its clerks 10
Europe this year is said to employ
5000 people.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-01-15

GeSs Grant Changes His Opinion.
A recent letter to President Arthur.
written by General Grant, reads as fol-
lows:. "At tho request Of General Por-
ter have recently reviewed his trial
and the testimony furnished before the
ScoGeld court, held In 1879. giving to
tue subject three full days Of careful
reading and consideration and much
thought in the intervening time. The
reading Of the whole Of this record has
fully convinced me that for these nine
teen years / have been doing gallant
and efficient soldier a very great injus
tice in thought and sometimes in speech.
and feel it incumbent OH me now TO do
whatever lies in my power to remove
from him aud from his family the stain
upon bis good name. I feel this moro
incumbent upon me han should il
had been a corps cC aImanier only or
occupying any other command in the
army than the one which 1 did. But as
General had it possibly in my power
to have obtained for him the hearing
which he only got at Il later day. and as
President I certainly had the power to
have ordered that hearing. In justifi.
cation Of my injustice TO General Porter
l can only state that shortly after the
war closed his defense was brought to
my attention. but 1 read it in connec.
ton with a sketch Of the field where
his offenses were said SO have b9en com.
mitted, whicE / Low see: since perfect
maps have been made by the Engineer
ing Department OF the whole field, were
totally incorrect as showing tho posi-.
tion Of the tvo armies. l have read the
other side against General Porter, aud,
am afraid. possibly with some i.ss!c
! prejudice in the case (although General
Porter was man whom l personally
liked before); hut 1 got the i'm preston
with many Others that he was half
hearted in the support of General Pope
| in his campaign, ana that General Por-
ter. while possibly not more guilty than
others, happened to be placed in posi-
ton where he could be made RESPONSE
BILE for his Indifference, and that his
punishment was not n severe one for
such ON offcnse. / am now constrained
to see that he rendered faithful and in
telligent service, aud the fact that he
was in command of biz corps for months
after his offenses were said to have been
committed is in his favor. What 1
would ask in his behalf from you is, il
you can possibly give the time. that you
give the subject the same study and
thought that / have given it, and then
act as your judgment may dictate. But
feeling thut you will not have time for
such investigation (for it would take
several days., l would ask that the
whole matter be laid before the At
torney General for his examination and
opinion.
Hoping that you will do this much for
an officer who has suffered Tor nineteen
years q punishment that never should
have been inflicted upon any but the
most guilty, am very truly yours.
U.rS. GEAST."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-01-15

S. d. HoRroS, who was in attend
snce at the International Monetary
Conference at Paris. is in Now York on
his way home to Ohio having just
returned from Europe. Ho is reported
rs expressing the opinion that when the
Congress meets again in April there is
n probability Of favorable action with
reference to silver. Ho says since the
adjournment of the Congress, and es,
pecially since the publication OF the
Presidents message. there has sprung
up n favorable feeling towards silver.
lie thinks it is growing, especially ia
England. 1t appears that European
iiinanciers have become somewhat
alarmed for fear this country will,
change its policy and decline further to
sustain the value OF metal alone. In
fact of opposition by the rest Of the
world.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-01-15

The President has approved the re-
commel.dotion OF the Secretary OF the
Interior touching the report of the Gov
ernment Railroad Commissioners upon
newly completed | 9-mile section OF
the Atlantic Il Pacific Railroad, and has
accepted the same. This action con-
firms to the railr nd company patents
to over 35O.O00 acres Of land for each
mile. The new section runs from q
point near 1sletl. New Mexico, in n
westerly direction across the boundary
line into Arizona.
How does the above accord with the
Reform slogan. &" No More Govornmt Mt
Subsidies to Railroads." Ephraim is
joined to his idols; let him alone.