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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
The Color OF Water.

Viewed in relatively shallow masses,
clear water appears wholly colorless. In
our daily dealings with liquid we sell
dom have occasion to observe it in great
depths; hence it has been generally be-
lieved that water is quite destitute of
color. The ancients we're accustomed to
explain the transparency of some bodies
by assuming that they partook of the
nature of water; and we now speak of a
diamond as of the first water. to empha-
size its perfect transparency and color
lessness. If, however. we regard the
larger masses of water-the seas, lakes
and rivers-we shall receive different
impression. In these the water not only
appears colored, but of various colors,
and of rich diversity of shades. The
Mediterranean is of beautiful indigo,
the ocean is sky-blue, the Lake oi
Geneva is celebrated for its lovely and
transparent azure waters; the Lake OF
Constance and the Rhine, the Lake oi
Zurich and the Lake of Lucerne have
waters quite as transparent, but rather
green than blue; and the green waters oi
the little Lake Of KIoenthal, near Glaris,
can hardly be distinguished from the
surrounding meadows. Other waters are
of darker color, like those of the Lake
of Staffel, at the foot of the Bavarian
Alps. which was quite black the day ]
saw it, though clear in shallow places.
These facts start the questions whether
water, after all, has not color; if it has
what the color is, and what causes the
varied tints under which it is seen. The
solution of these questions has long oc
cupied the minds of scientific inquirers
and it cannot yet be said that they have
been answered. Disagreement still pre-
walls respecting them.-Popular Science
Monthly
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
Photographing the Vocal Organs.

Some attempts have been made in
London to photograph the human vocal
organs in the act of singing. The prin
pal object was to obtain picture Of the
ligaments known as the vocal chords,
which are situated at the top of the
larynx. These can be viewed in the
laryngoscope, small mirror, which,
when placed at the back of the throat,
serves at once to reflect light upon the
membranes, and to form an image Of
them visible to the observer. With the
aid of this instrumentpumerous observa-
tions have been made upon singers, and
much valuable information has been col
lected, but all previous efforts to obtain
a photograph, by substituting camera
for the observers eye, has entirely
failed. The difficulties were overcome
by the use of powerful Siemens elec-
trio lamp, supplied by dynamo ma
chine. BY means of this light some ex-
cellent photographs were obtained of
the laryngoscopic image. The patient
in each case was Herr Behnke, at whose
instance the experiments were made.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

A new railroad company was incorpor-
ated at Duluth. Mimi. May 8, under the
name of the Lake Superior & Northwest
ern road. The road will run from Du-
luth to the mouth of the Red Lake river.
Capital stock. So 1000, 900.
The president has recognized the fol-
lowing named vice consuls for Den
mark: p. Harrison. Gold Hill, Nevada;
Christian Nessero, Boise City, I. T.; B.
Hineman, Tucson, A. t.; Esper 5. Lar
sen, Portland, Ogn.; G. G. Plong, Seat
tie, W. T.
The Western Cooperative mines, at
West Belleville, No., were set on fire
May 9Th. The mines were unoccupied
by workmen. Last night there was much
trouble, and those at work were intimi-
dated by the strikers. The Western Co
operative is the largest mine in Belle.
vile district The loss will amount to
nearly 100000.
New York city is getting aroused over
the heathen Chinee in their midst II
has been discovered that Mott and Pei
streets are full of opium dens, and tha
Chinamen entice young girls into the
pernicious habit by first giving then
candy With opium in it, and then Undue,
them to go into their dens and use th,
drug IL lts yileat form.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

the delicate warblers into consideration,
produces the surprising total of SIC, 600, :
900. This may sound like exaggera-
ton. said the manager of bird store on
Eighth street, "but it can be easily
proved by making an average estimate OF
the number of birds brought over In
each Antwerp steamer to the ports of
New York, Philadelphia. Boston and
Baltimore. You can imagine to what
proportions the traffic has grown when it
was considered OF sufficient importance
to have ct the last session of congress q
bill introduced imposing duty on all
birds brought from foreign countries, in
order to protect domestic breeders. The
breeding Of canaries is the principal
means of support of the peasantry of the
Hark1 mountains IN the black forest of
Southern Germany, where the men de-
vote their time to wood-chopping and
making tbs wicker baskets in which the
birds are shipped to England and Amer
lea. The women have the delicate task
of caring for the young birds and select.
ing the singers-an art in which they are
unusually expert. One English firm
and two American firms have agents in
Germany during the shipping seasons to
make purchases. The uniform cost of
the common Hartz mountain canary, in.
cluding the little wicker cage, is
eighteen krutzer, or about twelve cents.
The selling price Ia America ranges
from 50 40 to oS5.-Philadelphia Press.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
He was the Fellow.

good thing is related as having oc-
Cured in barber shop in certain town
in this county recently, on the occasion
of too-too wedding.
well, said the barber to the usual
crowd of lonngers about such place, 81
guess the monkey show will come off this
evening""
"What kind of show is it?" inquired
stranger in the chair.
"Oh, there's to be wedding in town"
replied the barber.
who is to be married."
We'll, some travelling man out west Is
going to marry old Mrs. Hornswoggle's
daughter. They would have been mar
ried year ago if it had not been for the
old woman"
What was wrong with her?'
sob, she's regular tom. cat with gog-
giles on. She's too pious to blow her
nose, and the fellow is an out-and-out in
tidel.''
"And how have they fixed it. that the
marriage is to take place now?"
"Well, he's worth about SAC, 900, and
she hadn't enough religion to buck
against that. But it's lucky for him that
he lives good way from the old woman"
The stranger was shaved, and as the
barber was brushing his coat he in
quired:
do you live in this neighborhood?"
'No." replied the stranger; I'm from
the west. I'm the fellow that is TO be.
married this evening. ."-Courier-J Jour
nal.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
grandmother, his cousin, his sister in
kho Il hl<,

D~~-AAN~~SASA1
the inexorable roll.
Dearly beloved brethern," said the
cure, more mildly, as he took off his
glasses and mopped his fsce, ''you
understand as well as I do that this
thing cannot be allowed to go on any
longer. have charge of your souls and
which you are all plunging headfore-
business; and do it Systematically. To-
sions Of the old peop'e. On Tuesday the
folks-it may be late before I get
through, but never mindl On Thursday
the married women and on Friday their
miller-I will devote the whole day to
him. And by next Sunday, If all goes
well, We shall have entered upon new
order of things.
Dearly beloved brethren, when the
corn is ripe we must put in the sickle.
When the wine has been poured out we
must drink it. There is heap of dirty
linen here and it has got to be be washed
and washed at once and washed thor
oughly. and am going to do it!''
He did it.
From that memorable moment ever
afterwards the sweet SAVIOR of virtue of
Cucugnan pervaded the surrounding
country to distance of ten leagues. and
the good pastor, happy and light
hearted, dreamed every night when he
went to sleep that in the midst of halo
OF lighthd tapers and cloud of in
cense, with the choir chanting the TIE
Deum. he led his flock in Respondent
procession up the starry road that con-
ducts to the City of God.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
Canary Birds.

The importation of canary birds into
the United States during the last ten
years aggregated 10000, 900, and the
present year will, if the estimate of four
prominent bird dealers be correct .sshow
an increase of at least 100, 900 over the
yearly average during that period. There
are few fanciers of the lovely little feath.
cred songsters who have the remotest
idea of what vast business the breeding
OF canaries in Europe and their propaga.
tion in other countries has become. Five
million canary birds represent money
value of nearly 81 900 900, and that first
cost. The sale of the yearly importation
even after taking the great mortality Of
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

PROPOSED RESURRECTION OF PHAR.
AoH's HosT.-The Able Moigno advo-
Gates the promotion of . joint stock COM
pany, with view to exploring the
bottom of the Red Sea, ito discover
there the proof of that great event mar
rated by Moses 5000 years ago. To pro-
vide the needful funds to carry on exca-
vations which would have for their re-
suit the restoration to light of the re.
mains of the Egyptian armies engulfed
in the Red Sea, with the chgriots, horses,
arms. treasures. archives and perhaps
the King himself-that Pharaoh who
was conquered by Moses-this will in
deed bea noble enterprise. The Abbe
estimates the cost of the excavations at
300. 900 Franks.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
He Took the Contract.

Many years ago Pittsburg iron firm
purchased lot of condemned bomb
shells for old iron. The shells were not
loaded, but in order to melt them it was
necessary that they should be broken
up This was attempted with sledge
hammers, but the laborers made but lit
tie progress, and it was finally given up
as q bad job. One day long, slim
Yankee came along and said:
ST understand you have job for
man here"
"Yes," was the reply; 1--WE want that
pile of bombs out there broken"
s'How much do you pay?.
eve will give a lip apiece lsix and
one-fourth cents) if you will agree to
break them all.
The officers had been so accustomed to
seeing failures that they made this large
offer to draw the man on and see him go
at the labor with vim.
sIll take the contract, answered the
Yankee. The day was cold one, and
the thermometer down to zero. He i'm
mediately went to work, but disdained
to take the large sledge hammer which
was offered him. He went out on the
| ground, ond every one who had heard of
the new man gathered at the windows to
notice his mode of operation, and have.
as they thought, their usual laugh. The
/ Yankee laid every bomb ont on the
i groun.l with the hole up. He procured
bucket. filed them all with water;
then he came into the house, made out
his bill, and said he would call around
in the morning for the money. Every
one was mystifed, but in the morning
their assonishment was great. The water
had frozen during the night, and in the
morning pile of scrap iron was found,
as the freezing water had broken every
bomb into at least a dozen pieces.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

HoRsE PowER OF AN ENG1NE.-To find
the horse power of an engine, multiply
the area of the piston by the average
pressure in pounds, less Ave pounds per
sqnare inch for friction; then multiply
the product by the number of feet the
piston travels per minute; then divide
by $4,000. This will give the horse
power of the engine. Another rule is
this: Multiply the area of the piston by
the boiler pressure, and this product by
the travel Of the piston in feet per min
ute; divide this last product by IS, 900:
then deduct 13 per cent for friction and
condensation.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

There is an earnest attempt making to
root out the terrible disease of leprosy
from the Hawaiian Islands. Fifty lepers
have recently been removed from Homo
lulu to the leper settlement at the island
of Molokai, to be separated from their
friends and families forever.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19
Notice.

Notice Is hereby given, to whom it may concern that
the undersigned has been awarded the contract Tor
keeping the Douglas county Paupers for tae period OF
two years All persons in need OF assistance from said
county must first procure certificate TO tat effect
from anv member Of the County Board and present
20 of the following named persons, who author
ised and will for those presenting such certificate
w. L. Butten, Roseburg L. L. Kellogg, Oakland: Mrs
Brown Looking Glass. DR.. Scroggs is authorized tc
furnish medical aid to all persons in need of the sans
Who have been declared paupers Of Douglas county.
WM B. CLARKE, Supt. of Poor.
RnsAauRn, Or. Feb. Is. 1880
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

The Canada township of Horn has.
the Toronto Globe says, adopted by
law giving o bonus of twenty-five cents
for each tree planted within its borders
and protected for three years. At the
end Of that time half the money will
be refunded bv the Ontario govern
ment. in accordance with provisions OF
the recent act.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-19

One mans fault should be another
mans lesson.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
THE EXPOSITION AT LOUIS.
WILLIE, KENTUCKY.

He great SCilueIH LApoSitioH,
which is now in the last quarter of
its one hundred days exhibit, has
been far greater success than its
most ardent supporters predicted.
Outside of Kentucky there was not
very much enthusiasm. Nearly ev-
erywhere the few who were interested
in having their state make respect
able display had to battle against the
undertow of Indifference and distrust
All previous efforts to have an expo
sition at Louisville had fallen so far
below public expectations raised by
promises that the only permanent
success had been an immense crop of
doubters. In fact the south has been
for so long like balky mule drag
ging behind the wheel of progress
that the majority of her people have
not yet learned that she is now en-
deavoring to push alongside the
wheel-horses, and has an eye out for
good place down the road in which
to crowd out the leaders and come
in ahead She has looked to the
north and west for the big displays
which cost courage, and time, and
energy, and cash, just as she so long
did for her supply of hog and homi-
ny, and the suggestion that she could
produce her own bread and bacon
was at first received with as much
doubt as the proposition to have
big blow out at Louisville, one in
which every southern state should be
interested and should have a first
class opportunity to advertise itself
by making the best possible display
of its resources.
Several of the states invited to
participate never did cultivate their
faith up to the point where good
works begin, and have no represent
alton these are Texas. Louisiana,
North and South Carolina and Georg-
ia anu others would have gone un-
represented but for the railroads
which took hold of the business.
There are lots of people in this fun
ny world who would think they must
be going to die should so strange a
thing happen as that they should see
an opportunity TO improve their con-
dition and take advantage of it be-
fore it went to seed. That is the
sort, the world over, which wastes so
much energy growing at "poor luck"
| EXTENT OF THE BUILDINGS.
The main building is 900x600 feet,
covering thirteen acres of ground.
In addition there are numerous an
nexes, that for the mill machinery
alone being 400x75 feet in size. On
the south side and entered from the
main building, is farm of seven
acres where cotton, hemp, jute, sorg-
hum, sugar cane, rice, etc. are grow
ing. On the north side is a large
private park, which is thrown open
to the public, proving an admirable
addition to the attractions. In this
are located the Art Gallery and mu-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12

THE KIND WE LIKE.-The medicine we most
like is that which does its work quick and we'll
Burdock Blood Bitters are the quickest kind OF a
cure for dyspepsia and liver and kidney affections
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12

10 iSiOiuiHJ eiH1s dioSliCS, w iteiC
forward ls-wait There is no air
stirring in the valley.-Every limb
and bough is as still as if made of
iron. There is silence which weighs
like heavy burden, and the hoarse
note of hawk or buzzard would be a
relief.
Here is the bend. The valley con-
tinues as before-no wlder-no mar
rower-level and unbroken. The
wild horse was out of sight long ago,
and the six troopers see nothing
but the green grass as their eyes
sweep the valley from side to side.
''Turn the bend and ride down the
valley for mile or so and keep your
eyes open to discover any pass lead
ing out"
"Haltp'
1t is more than mile beyond the
bend.
No pass has been discovered. No
signs of tail has been picked up.
The sergeant has raised himself up
for long and careful scrutiny, when
an exclamation causes him to turn
his face up the valley. Out of the
fringe ride the demons who have been
lurking there to drink blood. Five
Observation-Disclosures line has
no end. 1t stretches clean across
the valley before a word has been
spoken.-Then it faces to the right
and 200 Indians in war paint face the
grim old sergaant and his five troop
ers.
''1nto line-right dress p
| 1t is the sergeant who whispers the
order. Six to 200. but they will face
the danger. To retreat down the
valley is to be overtaken one by one
and shot from the saddle OF reserved
for torture. Down the valley there
is no hope; up the valley is the camp
and rescue. The two lines face eacf
other for moment without a move
ment.
'Now men, one volley-sllng car
bines-draw sabres and CHARGE! p
A sheet of fiame-a roar-a clouC
of smoke, and the six horses sprans
forward. Then there is a grand yell
a rush by every horse and rider, an(
a whirlpool begins to circle. Sabre'
flash and clang-arrows whistle-re
volvers pop-voices shout and scream
and then the whirlpool ceases.-It i!
not three minutes since the first car
bine was fired, but the tragedy ha
ended. Every trooper is down an(
scalped, half a dozen red skins ar
dead or dying, a dozen horses ar
struggling or staggering and turning
the bend at mad gallop is the ser
geant's riderless horse. He carrie
an arrow in his shoulder, and ther
is blood on the saddle. In five min
utes he will be in camp, and the note
of the bugIe will prove that the los
trail has been found.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12

"Now, then, what's your papa's name,
Freddy?, ssDunno." "Don't know your
papa's namel Why, what does mamma
call him?" ssBrute."
Rev. J. s. Cain, Lewisville, Ind, says: II used
Browns Iron Bitters for nervous prostration and
found it entirely satisfactory"
There are 2,750 languages.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 1.
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure for Ner
vous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases. has felt his duty to make it known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering. l will send
free of charge to all who desire it, this recipe in
German French or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper. w. A MOVES, lay
Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y. octl5eow1y
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
STATE EXHIBITS-FLORIDA.

The Florida exhibit attracts more
general attention than that of any
other state, probably because it has
so many tropical plants and fruits
which delight the eye and would tick
lie the palate could we give them the
opportunity. Oranges, lemons and
bananas, grapes, Japan plums,
lines, citrons and other fruits decor
ate the booth, which is hung with
the long gray moss; The cases of
alligator teeth jewelry, sea beans and
corals are constantly surrounded,
and many decorate themselves.
Glass jars contain young and frisky
gators also for sale.
The specimen of cane, cotton, corn,
potatoes, beans, etc. proves Floridi-
ans have passed the point where their
diet consisted of ssfsh in the summer,
and sick Yankees in the winter"
ARKANSAS,
has surely outdone herself, and the
wonder constantly grows how state
which, according to report, has never
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
How We Would Prefer to Die.


John Smith was exc goodly man,
As ever lived Oh earth
The world admired and loudly praised
His truly pious worth;
His life was full of charity
And free from sinful pride
But scarce had lived TO thirty-four,
When one calm eventide
A mule kicked at him playfully.
And Smith soon after died.
John Brown, a knave of deepest hue,
Dwelt in the selfsame town
A grosser, meaner, yiler scamp
There never lived than Brown.
He cursed, he swore, he smoked, he chewed,
He even keno played,
And down in Texas years ago
They say man he slayed-
Yet he lived ON contentedly
And lots of money made,
Till, finally, a gray y-haired man,
John Brown laid down to die
His wife and children gathered round
A preacher lingering nigh
The only token of his death
A quiet, gentle sigh.
We'd like to live as did John Smith,
Revered by all the town
But when it comes to dying, we'd
Prefer to die like Brown.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
Drew, uheeIock & co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

No. 76S Brood,ray, corner Of LoereH St.,
Laurence, Mass.
Receivers Of Butter, Cheese. Eggs. Beans Potatoes
Hay, etc Cur facilities for tho disposal Of Country
Produce unsurpassed. Our MOTTO will be in all
cases make prompt returns.
As to hnasseal standing Iefef YOU to the
following well known gentemea t. W. Drew Esq !,
Barton Vt. II K. Dewey Esq. cashier Barton Ma
tiori:,l Bank Bartou, VT; II Jaquith ESQ cashier
Pacific National Bank. Lawrence. Mass; NJ Burnhain
ESQ Woburn Center, Mass.
". s. DREW. r. W. WHEELoCK.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12
A Chi1d's Prayer.

'tTired, and going to repose,
Both my little eyes I close:
Father, let those eyes of thine
Be above this bed of mine.
Let my friends, Lord, far and near,
Rest within thy hands so dear.
Little ones, as well as large,
Take into thy holy charge.
Send TO sick hearts peaceful sleep;
Kindly close the eyes that weep;
Let the moon high in the sky
See the world in stiffness lie.
If L have done wrong to-day,
o God, forgive the sin, l pray!
BY thy grace in Jesus blood,
Every trouble is made good"
CoIxe}aI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12

GESrLEMEv.-Having been afflicted for number
of years with indigestion and general debility, by
the advice of my doctor | used Hop Bitters, and
must say they afforded me almost instant relief
glad to be able to testify in their behalf.
TIIoS. q. KNOX Battle Creek, Mich.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-11-12

A preventive of typhoid fever is to boil
the drinking water, and preventive OF
dyspepsia is to drink the boiling water
A matter of choice as well as of taste.