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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16

in 1877, 12, s63, 900 pounds; in 1878, &c.
655,0oo pounds; in 1879, so. sa7, 600
pounds ID 1880, 10, 500, 900 in 1881. 120,-
600, 900 pounds, The whole aggregates
293, ,S05, 600 pounds, or. 2o3, ,S05 miles Of
fencing of ee-strand fence.
As protection to q farmers land from
tresspassers generally, it is complete. We
know of small places enclosed by this fence
showing that for gardens its value can
scarcely be computed. A farmer told US
the other day that his wire-barbed fence
along the highway was perfect protec-
ton even against dogs; but there was a
portion Of bis farm frontage not so pro-
tected, which offered fair opening for
gunners and dogs, and that as soon as the
season opened be would substitute the
wire fence.
A comparison of the cost of this fence
with pine board fencing is set down as
follows : Three-board or rail of forty rods
of fencing would cost $34. 10, or IS cents
per rod same extent for four boards OF
rails, e40. .65, or 81 per rod. Three strands
steel barbed wire, same extent, would
cost $3.50, or SO cents per rod -four
strands do. S27.25, or 6S cents per rod
The double twisted wire is claimed to be
strong and tight at all seasons, and that
it can be easily handled and er ected
From this its value can be readily esti-
mated and few years more, as woot
becomes scarcer and dearer, the barbed
wire fence will not merely be a matter o
necessity, but of choice, alike for its efic
iency and advantages.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16

A good Baptist clergyman OF Bergen, n. r..
strong temperance man, suffered with kid.
ney trouble, neuralgia, and dizziness almost
to blindness. over two years after he was told
that Hop Bitters would cure him, because he
was afraid of and prejudic0d against Bit
but trust in Hop Bihers. ml5.2wd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16
A Sl1nal Vicxorv.

The value OF electricity as remedial agent
has gained a signal victory over prejudice
| class OF compounds. Testimonials from all
parts tell of the wondrous cures OF rheuma.
tism, neuralgia, hurts, and sQres ETC.. effected
by its agency. For sale At Ii. b. COchran's
drug store. l37 North Queen street. Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16
Too EaStidlOuS,

Some would-be Byrons look on with disgust
At the rhymes OF Eclectric Oil "poet;"
But we have the best article known to the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know 1t.
1t cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints OF that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatcs II
cures.
IT'S best Oil IN the world you can find.
For sale ut Ii. B. COchran's drug store, l3.
North Queen street, Lancaster
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16
A Marvellous Cure

For all bodily ailments, arising from impurity
OF blood, a torpid liver, irregularit ty Of the
bowels. indigestion, constipation, or disorder.
dock Blood Bitters. Price 81. For sale at II.
X. Cochran's drug store, l37 North Queen St.,
Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16
The lsarbed Wire Fence.

without tho consent OF the adjoining
owner. The matter has even been before
one or two Legislatures but upon a
thorough investigation of it, by testimony
drawn from many quarters, the opposition
was 50 frivolous as to have had no intir-
ence upon those bodies; while testimony
i'll favor of tho fence, from those using it,
was general and overwhelming. 1t was
shown that while the barbed fence did no
injury to cattle, after several years of
using it, it was sure protection against
trespassing by beast or man, lasted twice
Or thrice as long, and cost at least one
third less than wooden fences. 1t was
shown that in sheep-husbandry alone
the fence was invaluable, as no dog ever
ventured over one of four strands, and
sheep would Craze close up to one
OF these fences with vicious dogs
directly on the opposite side. In the state
Of Massachusetts in the year 1888, the
number of sheep within its limits was
3S4, BIG. which owing to the destructive
depredations of dogs had dwindled down
until at the last census the number was
only 5S, ,773. Since the introduction of
this fence, also, sheep hlsbandry had
gradually increased urtil it was again
giving signs of becoming one OF the lead
ing industries of the state. The value of
sheep. too, has been more than doubled,
making sheep-raising a very profitable
branch of farming, while at the same time
the land is becoming enriched without the
application of any other manure than the
droppings of these animals.
In tho West the case is tho same.
Steadily and to a larger extent than else
where has this fence been Introduced !;
and we doubt il an instance can be pro-
duced where q farmer has abandoned it
after fair trial, in consequence of any
damage it has dohe or on the score of
expense. 1t is estimated that in the year
1874, when the barbed wire fence was first
pounds made and sold in 1875 it had in
creased to 600. 900 pounds made aud sold
in lS.J -, I.A.h.;y WAS :, $40. .03G oun.is;
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-16
HAGER & BRO,
NO. 25 WEST KING STREET,
LANCASTER. PA. Thar

L wM. EABCOCK,
6l3 Seventh street, Washington, D. C.,
Formerly an Examiner in the q. 8. Patent
Omce afterward, Associate Attorney OF Jacob
ters death, would be pleased to hear from In
xentors OF lancaster AMI neighboring coun.
lies anu Is SUI! prepared to attend carefully
ate Tates' janSl-3md&W~
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
LETTER FROM SALEM.

A copy of your paper of the 7th
inst. is upon my desk, and must tell
you that [ am pleased to know that
you place yourself squarely upon the
only true platform for men of all par
ties; viz: Freedom of the peoples
representatives from caucus dictation. +"
| hope yea will place at the head Of
your columns this apothegm. ga rep
resentative of the people has no right
to enter caucus which DEGREES, under
any circumstances, the extinction of
his representative character"
As you say, a representative can
properly go into an assembly for con-
sultation, and / would add that vote
taken therein to ascertain the opinion
of majority may be entirely proper;
and such fact of preference, or opinion
by majority, is of itself reason
which every representative should
carefully weigh, but it must not be
held as paramount to the oath he has
taken that he will support the consti-
tuition of the State and of the United
States, nor can it relieve him from any
responsibilities he assumed by becom-
ing representative. We might go
further and say truthfully that every
person ought to be enlightened as to
his moral and legal obligations and
that no party can absolve him from
the duty OF rational and moral self
control. If it could then what be-
comes Of individual responsibility
What becomes Of human progressl
Taking it for granted that we are ra-
tional beings, with duties and con-
sciences, and therefore with response
bilities of which We cannot be divested
by the vote Of caucus, is there not
still a large field for the useful opera
ton of political parties2 We could
have all the benefits without the
abuses, the latter of which have been
too common of late. | am glad to
know that you consider king caucus
no essential part of the Democratic
party, and l am waiting 20 hear from
the organs that tae destructive caucus
is not necessarily a part of the machin.
cry of the Republican party.
hope you viii continue To discuss
this question until there shall be thor
ough understanding of the proper re-
lations of the people, political parties
and the State. Yours for the right.
T. w. DAVENPORT.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
PROBATE NOTICE.

In tie County Court,of the State of Ore>
goa 10. the County of Douglas. In
the matter of the estate of A. j. Dow
nen deceased.
Citation: In the name of the State OF
Oregon greeting. To Mary Ellen BahE,
and other heirs at law and next OF
kin of A. J. Downen deceased. You ara
hereby notified that on the 28th day OF
August, 1882, there was filed in this
court by L. z. Hogan, a writing pur.
porting to be the noncupative will OF
4. j. Downen deceased, which tesla.
mentary words were spoken by the said
A. j. Downen deceased, on the 13tA
day OF August, 1882, in the Office OF Dr..
Davis, in Roseburg, Douglas county.
Oregon, ia tho presence of the raid w.
p. Hogan aud other persons, and are in
the wor ds following. towit: ."Hogan,
| I want you to give nv m oTey to my
child. (Meanng Mary Ellen Downsn J
have property in Posey county. lndt-
ana.'
This court by it's order made and ems
tered on the goth day of August, .68e,
appointed Tuesday, the nth day of Oa-
tober, 1882, at ten O'Clock in the fers-
noon, at the Court House, inthe City
of Roseburg, Douglas county, Oregon,
as time and place for hearing objec-
tions to the probate OF said testasmeatA
ry words, as he last will and testa1ea
of said A. +. Uownen, deceased, sn1 tha
granting of letters testamentary shero.
on to the said F. p. Hogan. 81 wA'e1
time and place you are required - Ap-
pear aud contest said will.
This citation is published by oTeng e
the Hon. J. s. Hitzhugh, County Js&E1
! Attest: 1t. w. kIABALl,,
n2i~tf County 6lS9E
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
CITY COUNCIL.

| On Thursday, the 10Th inst, the
Board Of Trustees met pursuant to or
dinance and organized, full board
present.
+. 2. Hogan was chosen chairman,
". S. Humphrey Recorder, Henry
Bowen Marshal, T. S. Sheridan Treas
urer, who took the oath of office and
presented their bonds, which were ap-
proved and fled The usual commit.
tees were appointed. Reports of the
old officers were received and referred
to committees.
The following claims against the city
were presented and allowed: r. S.
Sheridan, treasurer's fees, $4l so; w.
>. Humphrey, recorders fees, $50 75;
IL. Bowen, commission on taxes S29 So;
L. Ford, lighting lamp, $s3 30; r. S. &
). {. Sheridan, hardware, SO 45; I.
thornton, lighting lamps, So 40; clerks
and Judges Of election, each 81 III.
Bowen contracted to furnish night
watch and lamp lighter for 5l20 per
month, for one month
The Marshal was directed to notify
all persons whose sidewalks are. out of
repair 70 build or repair the same inside
of thirty days, and upon failure to do
SO it would be done at their expense.
1t was ordered that the city hall be
draped in mourning for sixty days, in
respect to the memory of Richard
Breckenridge, deceased.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
COUNTY COURT.
PROBATE BUSINESS.

In the matter of the estate of Susan
s. Briggs, deceased. Final account
filed; June 2, 1888, set for hearing.
In The matter of the estate of Rich
ard Breckenridge deceased. Invento-
ry and appraisement fled Real es-
tate valued at $l,69405; personal
property at 800.
In the matter of the estate Of Dan
iel Wells deceased. Bond of admins
traitor, VIM. r. Wells, approved and
tiled, and James Byron, d. A. Prock
and VIM. Silvers appointed appraisers.
In the matter. of the guardianship
of Charles aud Henry Bingham, mi
nors. Report Of Hans Weaver, guar
dian, received, examined, found cor.
rect and ordered fled.
COUNTY BUSINESS
In vacation. Abril Curtis adiudeee
a rauper on his own showing and or
dered that he receive care and atten
tion from w. B. Clark, the contractor
for keeping the paupers
MONDAY, OCT. 9TH, 1882.
Court met pursuant to adjournment
Present J. Fl. Fitzhugh, County Judge
Abner Riddle aud G. G. Henderer
Commissioners, JOS. S. Purdom, Sher
if, and G. W. Kimball, County CLERK
Liquor license granted to G. M
Lewis for Cow Greek precinct.
Application of J. B. Hutch for
liquor license for Cow Greek precinct
denied en- account Of insuficiencv @
bonds
Road districts Nos. end consoli
idated as road district No. and Su
pervisor of District No. 4 to be th
Supervisor for balance of year
In the matter of the county bridg
crossing the South Umpqua river
Abner Riddle authorized to call on S
7. Garrison for his report as to accept
ance Of the bridge and when complete
according to contract and accepted b
s. I. Garrison, the County Clerk is di
rected to draw warrant in favor 9
Miller u Sons, contractors, for centrae
price.
Bills allowed and warrants ordere
drawn to The amount of s1,42 81.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
SUMMONS.

In Circuit Court Of the State ef
Oregon tor the coun'y OF Douglas.
w. p Wilson, pl1.) Suit in eqnity
VS.. for divorce.
Mar + Wilson deft.
To Mary f. Wilson:
In the name Of the State of Oregon
you are hereby required tyappearand
answer the complaint filed against yoa
by the plaintiff, w. B. Wilson. in the
ABOVE entitled court aud suit, on or be-
fore the first day of tue nvxt regulal
term of said court, to wit: The third
Monday. the 10th day of october, 1882:
and If you fail 10 SO answer the said
complaint the plaintiff will lake judg,
ment against you for want of sn am
swer. aud viii apply 10 The court for the
relief demanded i'll said complaint. to
vii; for decree dissolving the mar
riage contract existing between the
plaintiff aud defendant and his eostb
End disbursements.
This summons is Published by er@sg
of the Hon. r. S. Bean. Judge OF the Sec.
ond judicial District of the State OF 0se-
eon. made this 5th day of August. 1852.
A. H. KENNEDY, Atty. for plG.
Dated Aug 8, 1882.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
OBITUARY.

Mr.. Simeon Wheeler of this city,
died at his residence last Monday
morning, aged so years, ] mont b and 9
days. His funeral took place at the
Presbyterian church, Tuesday, at two
o'clock P. NJ, from which place his re
mains We're taken to the Odd Fellow s
cemetery. In writing his obituary we
can do no better than substantially re-
produce the kind words and just eulogy
pronounced by Rev. J. r. n. Bell, the
officiating clerg, man at the fun eral:
Mr.. Simeon Wheeler was born in the
State of Massachusetts,, Sept. |, 1928,
and while yet an infant his parents re-
moved to Rochester, New York. At
the age of a, his family changed their
residence to Oaktield, Genessee coun-
ty, New York, where at the age of 26
he was united by marriage to Miss Es-
ther A. Clark, with whom he lived 33
years in tranquil delight, and who now
survives him and grievously mou:ns
her irreparable loss. Soon after mar
riage he with his trustful wife moved
to Batavia, New York, from which
place he emigrated to Oregon in 1853,
patiently Drawing and enduring all the
hardships incident to travel in those
days that "tried mems souls, !" and set
tied near Oakland, in Umpqua county,
Oregon. His good Judgment and per-
severing energy soon insured him a
eompeteucT, while is many virtues
and manly qualities remained with
him until his sun set beyond the hor-
zon of immortality. The happy exer.-
else of these ennobling traits prepared
him for the summons of his Master,
which came last Monday morning at 8
A. NJ
The offices of public trust which he
held were about as follows. In 1860
he was elected Treasurer of Umpaua
county, and was reelected in 1862
After the consolidation of Umpqna
with Douglas county, bout ten years
ago, lie was elected one Of the Commits
sioners of t!,is county aad reelected to
the same position in 1876. In all
these positions he served his constitu-
ents with fidelity and uprishthess. In
every respect may it be said of him he
was honest, upright and circumspect as
a citizen, straightforward and trust
worthy, kind and indulgent as hus-
band and father, and now leaves the
companion of his youth and four chll-
dren grown up to manhood and wo-
manhoodS to shed the unbidden tears of
affection and bereavement over his un-
timely glave. The unselfishness of
his nature led him to the work of de-
votion to his wife and son, who is yet
upon his bed of sore affiiction, which
no doubt FASTENED his premature de-
cease. Thus Simeon Wheeler, sue
cessful man in business, with perhaps
not an enemy in the world, died in the
midst of his kind family, with quiet
and peace, and now rests until the res
direction morn.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

ExEcUTED.-Spollan Ike, who re-
Gently killed the klamath Indian doc
tor, was hung at the Agency two weeks
ago. He fled after committing TIE
murder, but was captured near the
Dalles and brought back. An Indian
jury tried him and he was sentcEced to
death by agent Nickerson, who also
sat as judge. Upon the sea fold, ac-
cording to the story told by the lndi-
ans who witnessed the execution, Ike
confessed TO having killed SIX redskins
and two white men. When he was
swung off the rope slipped and he
raised his hands to relieve the strain
on his neck, but two of his ''tillicumss
hung to his feet until he was choked
to death
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

DEATH OF THOMAS HEATH. Thorn
as Heath, the manager of tie Portland
branch of the house of r. G. Janion &
Son, Liverpool, was found dead in his
bed at his home on Sixth street, near
Hall, in Portland, on Monday last.
About six o'clock in the morning a
watchman in the house learned that his
employer. was indisposed and summon
ed DR.. Ghiselin, who, being somewhat
unwell himself, delayed his visit.
About half after seven o'clock the Chi
naman knocked at the door of his en-
ployer's room, and, receiving no re-
sponse, opened it and entered, finding
Mr.. Heath dead, and observing indica-
tions that he had passed away in an
epileptic fit. Deceased was subject to
attacks of this character and had been
for some time confined to his room
with illness. Coroner Cook assumed
charge of his effects. Mr.. Heath had
lived in Portland during the greater
part of the last twelve years. He was
man of fine business qualifications,
reserved, always kind, and had the re-
spect of all associates.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

The NEW COMET -Aay one who
rises at 5 il toe morning can gel a
good view of the new GOMEZ, provided
the sky is clear This visitor is then
above the eastern ho'-izon, little 10
the south of The point where the light
OF dawn is strongest, flashing upward
toward the zenith ike a brilliant brand.
1t may even be seen a3ter the sun has
risen. 1t NAV be that The tail is visi-
bic above tae eastern horizon before
the break of day, for at times when
the atmosphere is steady it may be
traced, after the sun is up, for proba-
bly, a distance of ten degrees. The nu-
cleus is very bright, quite as olillians
as the planet Venus, which is at pres
ent the glory aud beauty of tue west-
eln heavens in the evening. A pair of
sharp eyes can, no doubt, pick out ,he
comets head at midday, provided they
only know where TO look for it. The
five o'clock riser, by ascending one of
the hills, will have ample time to gaze
upon the comet before it grows too
dim in the approaching sunlight, and
will have an opportunity also to see a
glorious sunrise
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

POLICEMAN SHoT.--On last Satur-
day officers Barry and Hallenberg sue
cseded in capturing two thieves charged
with stealing case of cigars from joe
Watson's saloon, on Morrison street,
Portland. Hollenberg placed the
e'ddrbvs" on his man, hardened sin
ner known as ''Red Ryan" while Bar
ry simply took his man by the arnbp,
leaving his hands free, and while on
their way to the station house the pri$-
oner, whose true name is James Lew
is, alias Modoc, drew a pistol and shot
him through the elbow, infiicting d
painful wound, and succeeded III max
ing his escape and has not since been
captured. Chief Lappers offers re-
ward Of one hundred dollars for his ar
rest and detention. Lewis is man
five feet six inches high, weight IA 4
pounds, 26 years old, smooth faced,
sandy complexion, gray eyes, considef :
able white is shown when he looks up.
When he fled from justice was wear
ing cut-away sack coat, brown an q
dark plaid, singe-breasted vest of th E
same cloth, No. 6 shoe, and is a
printer by trade, and an ex-convict Of
San Quentin, California.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
NOTICE nE LIEN,


tn he Circuit Court of the State Of
Oregoa. aud ;or the county of Douglas.
Roosrt l. Fraker, plaintiff, vs. J. j.
Comstock and the Oregon and Calls
iernia Eaiho Dad Company. defendants.
Sui in equity to re.iose laboiers
len.
Notice is hereby even tbat suit has
been commenced this day, entitled as
above, to for4 close lien for labor
against toe mouev due said j. j. Com-
stock, original contractor from said
oregon anG California Railroad compas
py, original employer for clearing the
.ioat o; way or said com pany's railroad
ase no that said Oregon aud California
Railroad Company BE- decreed to pay
aid plaintiff, Il. L. Fraker. the sum OF
$3.50 so, out of tue money due said j j.
Comstock ON lhs contract for clearing
he rig,lt o way for sai q company's rail-
roae. aud ,hat said j. j. Comstock be
t;.creeai pay at balance, IL any tdere
be. og.ther vii b cos,s and disbursements
e,d or sucl other and further relief as
4, eaaily may belong. All persons in
G -. ed 10 the enforcement et said lien
of catr.ng any benefit thereof are
i,ereny nn,iiied % present their claims
vit..n Ten days after tue complete pub
fca i.,n of his notice (thIee weeks) and
in case o. failuse so 10 DO within that
.,me, or so much further time as may
be al owed by tue Court or Judge, the
party so failing shall forte { bis lien I'M
der this act. -
L. +. MoSHER & a. F. CAMPBKhL.s.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
D tel It's lcth SEPT. 1892
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO 1AeA .
may concern: That the undessiSA
has been duly apps inted and qnaInl4 &
as executor OF the estate of AAnfes
Wells deceased, late of Douglas cesnasA
Ore gon, and the County C0nrt af 90 b
counnty has issued letters testamepteS 4
thereof, therefore all persons owing
said estate are .equested TO make iras
mediat poyment, and ell persens H4A
log claims against said estate are Aotl-
fed to present he same duly verified
to the undersigned. at his rseideacs 10
Ten Mile. in said county and state, q
to Hermann & Ball, the attorneys OF said
estate, at Roseburg, oregoa, within SIX
months from date hers Of
w. X. WELLS, Executor.
HERMANN & BALL, Attor. OF Estatar
Roseburg, Oregon, Sept. 20, 1884,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

FRANK JAMES, the notorious desper-
ado of the Northwest, and brother of
Jesse, whose tragic death at the hands
Of his pals some months ago, furnished
so much food for the news gatherers,
on the evening Of the 9th returned to
Mlsso uri and surrendered himself 10
Governor Crittenden, at Jefferson
City, remarking as he handed TO him
his brace of revolvels, "ycu are the
only man except myself who has han
died them for twenty years." He
seems to be actuated by a hope oi
clemency ard a desire 10 return to civ.
ilized life He claims that from 1877
to 1881 he followed the peaceful pur.
suit of agriculture on a rented farm
near Nashville, I ennessee. The Ford
boys, who murdered Jesse, are much
agitated for fear that he will be par
doned and claim that his desire to re
fern is not sincere and his action is
for the purpose of getting a chance te
be revenged on them fer killing his
brother.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1882-10-14

On last Tuesday the team attached
to McGregor's butcher wagon got the
better of the young man WHO was driv-
ing it, broke the tongue, got loose from
the wagon and made lively run down
Main street to the old stage stable,
where they are kept. The only dam
age done was the breaking of the tongue
of the wagon and slight cuts and bruises
upon the horses.