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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

RURAL JUsTIcE.-A justice of the
peace and constable were lately ap-
pointed to their respective Offices in
one of the rural precincts Of this coun-
ty, and finding n, thing to do in their
respective official positions the Justice
became engaged in an angry alterca-
ton with one of his neighbors, de-
crepid old man, when son of the old
mi n interfered, mere lad in his teens.
when uoon milling ensued, in which
his honor succeeded in building head
OH the youth. The justice, upon ma
tuIe reflection, concluded he had broken
the law, and sent for the constable, in
whose hands he placed warrant fer
his own arrest on charge of assault
and battery. The witnesses were sent
for and trial had. At the conclusion
Of the testimony the justice took the
case under advisement and so soon as
the crowd dispersed proceeded to rem.
der Judgment to the effect that accord.
ing to the evidence, he was guilty Of
the charge and imposed fine upon
himself of five dollars and proceeded q,
once to remit the fine and tax the costs
against the county, whereupon he re-
quested the constable to release him
from custody. The constable not wish
ing to wait the slow and uncer tain ac-
ton of the county court for the paw
ment Of his fees. peremptorily declinee
4 the request and informed his honol
thot as he had been convicted of ,
crime ''he be gol darned if his fee
were not paid that justice Of the peac
would sleep that night in our new
county Jail. The justice not havin,
| the requisite amount of cash the matte
was compromised by the justice, who
a shingle maker, turning over to th
constable shingles for the amount
which he had left over from last year
! trade.
Fl lot graph albums for sale at s HAM;
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Market Affords
ADMIS IsTRAToR,s NOTICE.


Motto. is hereby given TO whoa It
may concern: That the undersigpa8
has been duly appointed aud qualiaeA
as executor of che estate OF DaHio
Wells deceased, late of Douglas counsR,
Or gon, and the County Court Of baSe
counaty has issued letters testamsntaR
thereof, therefore all persons ovinG
said state are .equested TO make iu-
mediate poyment, and all persons havA
ing claims against said estate are notis
fed to present the same duly vsriass
to the undersigned. at his residence In
Ten Mile. III said county and state, or
to Hermann & Ball, the attorneys of said
estate, at Roseburg, Oregon, within six
months from date hereof.
w. r. WELLS, Executor.
HERMANN & BALL, Attor. of Estaie.
Roseburg, Oregon, Sept. 30, 1882.
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TERMS OF COURT.

The Supreme Court shall meet
the seat of Governm en- on the frs
Mondays of October and March.
:. T he Circuit court for Douglas county,
on the second Monday of May and the
third Monday of October.
County and Probate court on the
first Mondays of January, April, July
and September.
Comm issioners court on the first
Wednesday after the first Monday of
January, April, July and september.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

PERsoNAL-Hon. j. r. Watson,
former circuit Judge of this district, at
present U. S. district attorney, is Wis
iting relatives and friends in Roseburg
and vicinity duiing the holidays. He
is looking well and seems to be enjoy
ing the best of health. His friends
were all glad to SEQ him and welcome
him to the old familiar scenes.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

A CowARDLY AcT.-On Saturday
morning of last week, about four o'clock
some persons were passing along the
railroad track in the southern portion of
town where the Chinese tents are stu
ated, and when opposite one of the
tents fired into it, striking one of the
Celestisls in the thigh, inaicting Sc
we're wound, the ball forcing into the
tissues largo amount of cotton batting
of the comforter under which he was
sleeping While we are no admirer OF
the Chinese race we sincerely hope that
the miscreant who would be guilty OF
SO contemplate and cowardly an act
may be ferreted out by the officers OF
the law and whether he be white man
or Chinaman, made to suffer the PEN
atty which such wicked and contempti-
Bile an act merits
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS.

As one takes a casual view of Rose
burg in its moral, social or commercial
relations, he is apt to see much of which
any citizen may be proud and vice
versa. In few brief decades this now
fourishing city, with its churches,
schools, mills and imposing business
houses, has grown to its present di-
mensions and Importance Within half
a life time the places that now TEEN
with life and energ, were unhcard of
and unknown. If we have made rap
id strides in material civilization in the
past there is all the more reason why
we should be active and unceasing in
our efforts to keep abreast and in the
van of this seething, restless tide of
progress which promises to make these
western shores paradises fit for the hab-'
itations of the gcds.
In presenting new schemes for the
consideration of the public the item of
expense is always the most important.
We need many things which would
NOT only add to our prestige at home
and abroad but would prove of incal-
culable benefit to our people. Our
schools, in the matter of buildings and
appliances for successful teaching, are
hardly up to the standard required; our
streets need improving; eur sidewalks
are still open (no pun) to criticism; we
need fire apparatus, and, in fact, we
could annually cxpend considerable
sum of money in improving and en-
bellishing our town. But the means
Without wishing to make war upon
any class or interest, we beg to make a
few suggestions. We are aware that
| the subject is old and threadbare, but
the stoutest defender must admit their
force. We allude to the liquor traffic.
| A careful citizen recently estimated
that in the eighteen various places
where liquors are sold in Roseburg, a
total of $4,000 is annually expended.
If our merchants amass fortunes by the
sale of their wares they generally add
to the beauty and prosperity of the
place by substantial improvements.
Such is rarely the case with liquor deal.
ers After all has been said in defense
of the system, it yet remains that nc
permanent good comes to community
from this traffic; on the contrary a vast
amount of evil Here then is S35, 1000
annually thrown away. What vast
field for speculation opens before us
when we reflect upon the possibilities
in the way of improvement presented
by an annual expenditure even Of the
interest upon this sum. Rip Var
Winkle swallowing the town of Falling
Waters was hardly circumstance te
what annually goes down our throats
here in Roseburg.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

WE have been importuned by many
persons to change the name of this pa
per. These objections to our name
come mostly from persons who are not
taking the paper, but intimate that they
would condescend to do so if we would
change the name This we occasionally
hear as coming from those who profess
to b. Democrats, and to who object
to the name INDEHENDENT, for Demo
cratic newspaper we have this to say:
In our humble opinion when We cease
to be independent we cease to lie Dem
ocratic. When we cease to be indie
pendent we fail to fulfill the require
ments of an American Journalist.
Whilst we are not responsible for the
naming of the pa per in the first place,
we have no inclination to change its
name at present, especially while We
fail to recognize anything in the name
at variance with true Democracy. The
paper has existed for nearly seven long
years under its present cognomen, ard
50 far as we are enabled to judge there
is no immediate danger of its demise.
We have heard its death predicted and
lIstened to many Of its funeral sermons
upon our street corners, and yet no
sign of sickness mars the heal thful-
ness Of our sanctum, unless it he the
pallor which this week overspread oul
'sdevil's" cheek as he assembled the edi-
torial tripod.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

OLALLA. the wife Of Joe symons
there was recently born son and to
the wife of d. A. Prock daughter.
Marriages none; deaths none. Christ
mas was generally observed. Had a
shooting match for POOLS and turkeys.
Rosebutg was represented therein.
No particular championship was devel-
oped. A dance came off in the even
ing which was well attended.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE yN-
IN dersgned has been appointed Adnlinistrztericf
the estate of Andrew J. Downen deceased. Al psr-
sons having claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present the same with the proper vouck.
crs within six months from the date Of this notice,
to me at the office OF A. +. CambpeIl, attorney as
gdebted to said estate hereby requested 70 caH
and settle the same without delay.
F. P. HOGAN, Admins ratoA
Dated this first day Of November, 1882
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

naeEn UMPQUA CHAPTER NO. II, F.
SNa A. NJ, hold their regular commu-
ss@Be nications every first and third
Tuesday in each month. fkll members in
good standing will take due and timely
notice and govern themselvers accordingly
v sitting companions are invited to meet
with the chapel when convenient.
B. HERMANN.
W. /. FRIEDLANDER, Sec'y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

SMASH UP.-An accident occurred
yesterd y morning to the north bound
freight train on the o. d G. railroad
about six miles north of Albany. Five
loaded cars by reason OF defective br
loose rail left the track and were ditch.
ed, demelishing three box cars and
damaging the other two. The freight,
which consisted of wheat and flour in
sacks, was not damaged to any great
extent. There was no injury to per
s1n. The engine and two cars passed
over in safety and the five cars follow
ing were derailed. Through passenger
trains north and south transferred at
the wreck, the evening train arriving
here an hour late
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30
MISCELLANEOUS News.


skating rink next Monday evening.
A good time is expected for the begin
ming of the new year.
P. O. Applegate of Drain, was in
Roseburg yesterday. BE reports a
merry Christmas with prospects for a
lively time ON New Years Dancing
and social amusemen. is the order Of
the day in that superb village.
Lundberg's perfumes at Hamilton's
We are glad to announce that Thos.
Criteser, who was injured some three
months ago by the upsetting of a wag-
on loaded with lumber, is able to be on
our streets again. We hope to see
him discard the crutch in a short time
Odor cases for sale cheap at Hamilton's.
Judge Fitzhugh returned from al
extensive visit to Pertlrnd, where be
has been to see his invalid wife who
is undergoing treatment We are
pleased to announce that Mrs. Fitz-
hugh is improving in health. The
Judge is lcokiug well, and will be ON
hand at the opening of court next
week. 40
A full list of standard novels, such as
Dickens, Waverly, Mrs. Holmes, and Poe's
at s. Hamiltoa's.
From the number of licenses issued
by the county clerk during the last two
weeks, we shall expect to hear of good
many weddings during the holidays.
Fancy box papers at s. Hamilton's.
| There has been reign of terror in
the new county of Crook during the
last few days, and horse and cattle
stealing has been carried on to con
sidera BILE extent in and around Prime
vile. The stock men of that section
have formed themselves into vigilance
committee and ene night last week A.
G.. Swartz was shot while setting in
a saloon, by some person from the
outside, and Sid Huston and Charles
| Luster were taken from their homes
and hung, and each of them shot
through the head. Whatever NAV
| have been the cause Of this bloody
deed, mob Law, is never justifable in
any civilized community, and the
perpetrators of this crime should be
fcrreted out and punished for the
murder of these parties.
| All kinds of miscellaneous books, includ.
ing Zigzag Journeys, latest edition for 1888,
Chatterbox, Wide-Awake, Uncle Tom 5
Cabin and the standard poets, at S. ua,ail,
tons.
Mrs. Eliza Carter of Antelope, was
a rested last week by Postal Agent
Ben Simpson, charged with robbing the
U. s. Mail. He brought her to Port
land, and on Monday she gave bonds
in the sum of $1,000 for her appearance
before the United States grand jury
It is charged that she abstracted a pair
Of bracelets from registered package
while acting as deputy postmaster.
Edward Todd & Co.'S gold pens and pen.
ellis, including full line of celluloid, pearl
aud ebony holders. These goods are war.
rsnted l6 carat fine, at s. Hamilton's.
The editors of this paper are all enjoying
the Christmas holidays and the 'devil" is il
he sanctum. If anything appears in oul
columns to ruffie the even temper of oul
patrons we ask immunity from your evi
thoughts, for you must remember the .'de !.
il'' did it.
Relief pictures, writing eases Christm .
and New Years cards. scrap books of all
kinds and music binders, at Hamilton's.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

UMPQITA GRANGE, NO. 2S, P. of
H., will meet hereafter on the 1st Satur-
ct each month, at Grange Hall, in Rose>
burg. All niea mbers in good standing are
cordially invited to attend:
JAMES I. COOPER, M.
J. p. DUNCAN. Secretary.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30


NEW RAILWAY Official
notice has been given that applica ton
will be made at the next session of the
legislative assembly of British Colum-
bia for an act to incorporate John G.
AinswortL, George J. Ainsworth and
Enoch W. Blascel, under the name of
the Columbia and KootenaY Railway
and Transportation Company (lim'ted)
for the purpose of running line of
steamers from point on Kootenay
river, where the southern boundary
line Of British Columbia interseets the
said river, up the said river and through
the Kootenay lake to its outlet, and OF
constructing and operating a line Of
railway from such outlet, distance OF
about forty miles, to the Columbia riv'
er; and thence of running another line
of steamers up the Columbia to th.
head OF navigation on said river. Mr.
John G. Barnston, of Naaaimo, ii
counsel fer the applicants.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30
A vALUA BE
Farm.forlSa1e,


fsCoNSIsT4NG OF 525 ACRES OF"
~ land, situafei IL miles northeast of
Roseburg, in Mount Scott Precinc,. One
hundred acres plow land. the balance
good pasture land. well watered and all
under good ence. Plenty of fir and
oak timber for fencing and fuel. Good
farm house and barn and other cut
buildings, and 500 choice fruit trees
bearing. Price So per acre. Inquire OF
G. II. Oden cn the premises. or Her
man & Bail, attorneys, 2 poseburg,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

A CHRISTMAS PREsENT.-Born on
the 25th at 6 A. M, to Hattie NJ. wife
of Charles w. Logan, girl weighing
nine pounds. No better Christmas
present was ever received. We wish
them many happy returns of the occa-
sion.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

'sMucH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. III.
K. Morgan, who was arrested In Drain
some two or three weeks ago and who,
pending his examination, unceremoni-
ously left the newly appointed deputy
sheriff, and which invoked the severe
criticism Of our worthy contemporary,
was re-arrested last Sunday night by
Sheriff Purdom in Myrtle Creek, who
brought him to Roseburg Monday
morning and on Tuesday took him to
Drain for examination. The testimo-
ny failed to show him guilty of any
offense against the law and the justice
of the peace before whom he was ex-
amined exonerated him of the charge
and he was allowed to go at liberty.
Thus another newspaper desperate is
transformed into an lnofensive citizen
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

UNION ENCAMPMENT. No. 8, l. o. O
F.. meets at Odd Fellows Hall on the Ist
and I'D Fridays Of every month Visiting
Brethren Invited TO attend
E. G. HURsH. C. p.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

The most complete assortment of holiday
goods ever brought to Roseburg, are now for
sale at Hamilton's drug store.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30
FINE FARMS
FOR SALE


0NE FARM CONTAINING 43l AND 3o1oo
~ acrcs, Is miles from Roseburg on tne Coos Bay
stage road, and known the igteen Mile House. J,
Has good dwelling, large barn and outhousee with
orchard and good garden. Is well fenced. good
sized creek flows through the place. near the house
and barn. Part level, balance rolling land. Grain,
grass and timber Plenty of timber for fuel, fencing
and build ng purposes. Is good tavern stand, be-
ing near the foot of coast range OF mountains. Toll
gate and stage station adjoining. Climate healthy,
water pure. Terms, part cash and part on liberal
time.
A LSO ADJOINING A FARM OF 100 ACRES,
II with good dwelling and barn and outbuildinps.
with bearing orchard 0ne-half piow land and bal
ance timber land. and all well wafered These farms
will be sold either together or separately to suit
purchasers. Apply to Hermann & Ball, Roseburg,
Oregon.
LSo, 427 ACRES NEAR THE TOWN OF
"A Looking Glass. in Douglas county. I25 acres Of
pow land OF the best quality, balance pasture land
with plenty Of oak aud fir timber for fuel and fenc
ing. All well watered with dwelling barn and good
orchard. Price p ,000 One thousand down, balance
on easy terms. A fee simple title guaranteed En-
quire OF Hermann b Ball, koseburg or A. F.
Brown Co., Oakland.
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. PHILETARIAN

PHILETA RfAN
Lodge, No 8, O.. O
j meets on Thursday evening, OF each
week at o'clock. IN their Lall at Rose
burg. Members ofthe order in good stands
ing are invited to attend. BY order of the N.
g.
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NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN AP-
J. pointed Inspector of Sheep for Douglas county,
by the Hon. County Court Of said county, and hay-
ing filed the necessary bond is now ready to perform
the duties appertainlng said Office whenever called
upon. THOMAS SMITH,
Sheep Inspector for Douglas county, Oregon.
Wilbur, Oregon, December. 1882.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

% Ii any reader expects Us to pay
a salary, furnish horse and wagon,
or send lot of our goods to ue paid for
when sold, trust to the honesty OF ev-
cry one who would apply. and take
such risks, they need not Us. We will
take back the goods unsold, and refund
the money for them, bur no more. Any
one who hasn't money enough, or can
not get some enc who knows them to
he honest, to loan them enough to give
our business trial on such terms as
we offer, should not expect as 10 trust
them, You get $I1.00 worth OF goods,
and can sci; them for $500 in from
one to three days. You take no risk,
as you can return them to US at any
.ime and get your money back. We
are willing to do this for any one who
cares 10 work. The employ ent Is
easy. honorable and perman t, anu
the profits such as will pay ne big
wages for fair days work. Address
at once.
g. s. MANUFACTURING o.,
no 27-4w Pitt ,urg, Pa.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30
ROSEBURG ACADEMY Y

The pliyabe term Of School, consisting
of IL weeks. will begin on
Monday, December 4th, 1882.
Mrs. J. Webb, who has- been
teaching for many years, and whose
reputation as a teacher Is established,
will have charge of the lower grades.
Rates of Tuition:
Primary Department, $500.
Fourth Grade, $500.
Third Grade, $3.50.
Second Grade, $3.50.
First Grade, $500.
Tuition Due i'm Advance.
B. A. CATHEY,
Principal.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

Plot graph albums for sale At $ Hapsl-
tons.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-12-30

JoHN CHASE. Scribe.
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any house In the State. Our stock d
more complete than ever. In all branch,
rs. If yon want bargains, now is yous
ime to call on US aud satisfy your
SO YES before purchasing elsewhere.
We mean what we say and you can ais,
ways find US ut the
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TN GREAT

= Demand for our goods com pslled. Us
to send for complete assortmsn
which we are daily receiving from b
first hands, and can afford TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-14

BITTEN Br 4 RATrL ESNAKE.-E. NJ.
Worth, who is well known in Philapelphia
as Snowman, and who formerly conducted
Il museum here, was bitten by Il rattlcsnak,.
Oh Friday evening last in his museum at No.
lOl Bowcry, New York. After Mr.. Worth
was bitten he tied a piece Of cord tightly
above the wound to prevent the poison
spreading upward through the arm, and
also drank large quantity of whisky. Al
though habitually temperate, Mr.. Worth
applied himself so assiduously to this latter
remedy that Oh his arrival at Bellevue lIus-
pital he was. in the opinion of the doctors.
in rs much danger from alcoholism az from
the bite of the snake. Mr. Worth's condi-
ton, i'll fact, was such that it was even found
necessary to keep him in the incbriatcs' ward
for several hours after his reception ut the
hospital. For over forty-eight hours after
MIR. Worth was bitten his hand continued
to swell, the inflammation spreading up the
arm gradually until it reached the shoulder
The skin assumed a peculiar BLUSH gray
color. The treatment Of the case, which
was undertaken by Dr. Magnin, consisted
of giving the patient stimulants in order to
keep the blood in good circulation. Marco
tics were also administered at times when
the patient displayed signs of fcverishness
The swelling began gradually to subside on
Monday morning, until at present only the
hand is swollen, and even there the inflam
nation is but slight. This case is the first
of the kind, which is on record as having
been treated by any ofthe public institutions
of New York y.-Phiiadelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-14
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

See notice of Superintendent of Gas. To.mor
row, Saturday, is the last day for discount on gas
bills.
Benjamin Magyar, for over thirty five
years Potomac river pilot, died at his res
iidcnce, in Washington, Tuesday evening
last.
WHATS dis heah ?" said old Aunt Chloe
yesterday. DE British done come up de
Potomac an shell Alexandria Well, 'clar'
to man What's de matter dem soers at
Washin'ton don lib at Alexandrec, an |
knows dat de ole place amt gwinc ter stan
much odat kline Of foolishncss !"-BHti-
more dmcricGa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-07-14
A Terrible Accident.

\ terrible accident occurred on the West
Shore Railroad yesterday afternoon, about
one mile south of Milton, N. Y where TWEEN
ty-eight laborers, mostly Italians, were en-
ployed. Thomas Eagan, the foreman, was
i'll the act Of tamping whole for Il blast in
which were about two kegs of black powder,
when suddenly there was a premature OK
ploson. VIM. Powers, laborer, was at
work above Eagan on the rocks, and under
Eagan, fifteen feet below, were number of
other laborers. Powers saM Eagan sitting
upright with stone weighing about one
hundred pounds on his feet He hurried to
him and threw it off with an iron bar, and
then went to the assistance of the Others
He saw two Italians lying dead and two
alive one of the latter crushed in the
breast, the other sttingpartly upright with
his legs crushed by stone weighing five
tons, which rested on them. They got
jacks and endeavorcd to move the stone but
found it impossible. The man will no doubt
die. Powers says twenty-eight men We're at
work there, and he knows that eighteen are
safe. Eagan and laborer named Mike
Callahan were brought to Milton on Il boat.
The Others were cared for rs well as posi-
BILE