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The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
A Good Record for mormou..

The criminal census of 1881 showed ifty-one
prisoners in the Utah penitentiary. Mormons
constitute SO per cent of the population, and
hence should have furnished forty-two of these
prisoners; but instead they furnished only five,
and two of these were in for polygamy. The
Salt Lake county jail contained six ~convicts,
and by the same proportion five Of these should
have been Mormons; but instead nota Mormon
was there and only three had been there in Ave
years. The Salt Lake city prison, at the same
lime, contained twenty-nine c%onvicts. Three
fourths of the city population were Mormons,
and hence we should expect twenty-five of
these prisoners to come from them but instead
not a Mormon was among them. The Gentle
fourth of the city had furnished the prison
with every one of its criminals.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

The Strowbridge Sewer, manufactured by the
Racine Seeder Co, is one of the new machines
that should be on every farm 1t is one of the
most practical labor-saving implements that
has ever been brought to the notice of the farm
ing world, and it is only a wonder that such a
sower has not been made more of a success long
Iowa, is now putting thisS eeder into the hands
of thousands of the best farmers in America,
and he reports that they are meeting with gen.
eral approval by those using them. 1t will pay
any farmer to send to him for the illustrated
Catalogue of this implement, which is mailed
free TO any address.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

The Patti ticket swindle at San Francisco en-
crosses attention. The newspapers unanimous
" denounce the practices in the strongest
terms. 1t is openly stated that Mapleson's
business manager, Nathal, prearranged the
scheme with spectators brought from the
East. The indignation is increased at Maple
sons refusal to see reporters or give an explain
alton of the extraordinary conduct of his
manager. Scalpers are offering tickets for
SIS. They have been sold for $50.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Nncu lueIS IL lOuuu u PclbCb CURE
That stops Rheumatic aches and pain
And gives the sufferer ease again!
Rheumatism and Neuralgia are truly
most painful and often dangerous trou-
bles, and very common to this climate,
yet none need suffer who have access TO
DIR. Thomas Electric Oil. 1t is specific
for all inf1ammatory action and pain a n
not withstand its external and internal
use. 1t combines the vital principles of
electricity with the most soothing and
healing vegetable oils, selected for their
marvellous power W. pain. tits equal
ly goodfor nternalu use in Celds, Coughs,
Sore Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
Collie, Cramp, Dysentery and all painful
affections. As a household ready relief
for accidents and injuries, for lameness,
stiff cords, pain in the back, sprains,
bruises, burns and frost-bites it has no
equal. Keep it ready for handy use,
and get none but the genuine as there
are cheap and worthless counterf eits.
Ruy only the 80 cent or $1.00 bottles.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Mensman's PeptOnized Beef Tonic, the only
preparation OF beef containing its entire nutritious
PTopeTues IL contains foroe-genera-
ting and DEMONSTRATING properties; invaluable for
indigestion, Dyspepsia, nervous prostration, and
All terms OF general debility also. in all enfsebled
condluons, whether the result of exhaustion, nervous
prostration, overwork, or acute disease, particularly
Il resulting frem pulmonary complaints. CAswELL,
HAZARD a Co., Proprietors, New York. Sold by
Druggists.
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He SPEAKS win a clear Voice.

have tried your White Wine of Tar Syrup,
ana am satisfied it will relieve a cold or sore
tnroat quicker than any other medicine. At
ales 1t has troubled me a great deal to speak,
OUT your medicine has enabled me to speak
with a clear and distinct voice. I remain truly
Co., Mo.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Single box has cured worst chronic
case OF twenty years standing. No one need
suffer fye minutes after applying. Williams
nldlan FIe ointment It absorbs the tumors,
allays the itching (praticularlv after %gettin9
warm in bed. Prepared only for piles and
ltchlng for the private parts. Noyes Bros. q
Cutler, st Paul. Mholesale Agents.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Swiffss pecisc@. s. 81 has cured me other
editary s%crofula of the worst type. The medi-
cine is more than You claim for it and hone
Jr., Uarksville, Ga.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

From B. F. Liepsner, A. NJ, Red Bank, N. J.
l have been troubled with Catarrh so badly for
several years thatit seriously affected my voice.
tried DR.. -s remedy without the slightest
relief. One bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did the
work. My voice is fully restored and my head
feels bettsr than for years.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

with Aliens Lung Balsam for colds and coughs
has been of the most satisfactory character, "
writes the editor OF leading paper. Heis only
one in thousands who has tried this "BalsamS
and has been convinced of its virtue and merits.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

In regard to Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh
my answer is, / can recommend it as the best
remedy 1 ever used-Dr. J. S. Vaughan, Dentisr
Muskegon, Mich. LSee adv'tl
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

ALIENS Iron Tonic bitters cure Dyspepsia.
genuine bear the signature of J. p. Allen,
druggist, st. Paul. Mimi.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

used swift's Specific IS. s. 81 fora bad case
az az piood poison from Malaria. and am satisfied
Siat 1t saved my life as l was given up to die.
" " SPENCER, sup't Gas Works, Rome, Ga.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

browns BRONCHIAL TRoACHEs" are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Coughs, and Throat troubles.
Soil ONLY IN BOXES.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
A C~lergyman's tongue.

Rev. R. Priest says: Tongue cannot express
the good that Warmers White Wine of Tar Syr-
up has done for me. / have never found any
thing that will relieve Hoarseness and Irrita-
ton Of the Throat and Lungs like White Wine
Of Tar Syrup.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

The Frazer Axle Grease is the very best 4
ulaI vii prove we are right.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Melis May Apple 1iver) Pills, 1Oc.
Rough on Toothache, " instant relief. 15c.
Inc Rough on Tooth Powder, elegant. 15C
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

"Buchu-paiba," Great Kidney and Urinary Cure. 81
rKough on Corns," for Corns, Warts. Bunions. 15c
Wells Health Remover cures Dyspepsia, Impoterce
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Occasional doses DIR. Sanford's Liver Invigo-
rator will keep the liver in good order. Sure
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Flso,s cure for consumption is not only pleas
ant to take, but it is sure to cure.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Cincinnati has a new negro paper, the Ohio
Republican.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Is YOUR liver sound? 100 book free. Ad
dress DIR. Sanford, "A Duane St New York.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Inc Copiah county committee deny that they
saw Jef Davis honored at a Mardi Gras bali
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

"Rough on Rats, " clears out Rats, Mice. 15c.
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, t~asteless. 25c.
"Rongh on Conghsn Troches. 15c; liauid sic.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
"Our Exneriancn

FORTY years ago Monday Cardinal McCloskey
elevated from priesthood to the episcopacy.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
SKIN HUMOR.

Ny baby six months old broke ont with some kind of
skin humOr. and after being treated five months by my
family physician. was given up TO die. The druggist
recommended Swifts Specific, and the effect was as
gratifying as it was miraculous. My child soon got
well, III traces of the disease is gone. and he is as fat as
pig. III; Kirkland
Minden, Rusk County, Texas.
I have suffered for many years from ulcers on my
legs. Often very large and painful, during which time
/ used almost everything TO effect a cure, but in vain.
l took Swifts Specific by advice of a friend, and in a
short time was cured sound and well.
Edwin ]. Miller, Beaumo Texas.
have been afflicted with Sorofula for twelve years
and have had sores on me as large as a mans hand for
that length of time. Last summer l was so bad on that
/ could not wear clothing. ] had spent hundreds of
dollars in the effort to be cured, but all to no purpose,
and had injured myself with Mercury and Potash.
Your Swift's Specific cured me promptly and perma-
nently, and 1 hope ever like sufferer viii take it.
X. L. High,
Lakoni. Ark.
Our T1eltiso on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
to applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office. l5s w 3i ST., between Sixth and
Seventh Avenues.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

Snow is 20 feet deep between Montreal ant
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

There was a youns lady quite fair,
Who mad mnch trouble with her hair,
So she bought Carboline
And a sight to be seen,
Is the head of this maiden, I declare.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
'See What Cuticura Does for MeID

The want of a re-
liable diuretic which,
while acting as a
stimulant of the kid
neys, neither excites
nor initiates them,
was long since mp
piled by Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. This
fine medicine exerts
the requisite degree
of stimulation upon
these organs, without
producing irritation,
and is, therefore, far
better adapted for the
purpose than un-
medicated excitants
often restored to,
Dyspepsia, fever and
ague, and kindred
diseases, are all cured
by it. For sale by all
Druggists and Deal
ers generally.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
Why Endure It.

Distress and anguish why endure
When there is found a pefect cure,
That stops Rheumatic aches and pair
And gives the sufferer ease againi
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03

on S.rohlA, Diseases Of Men
FRBE !; ]; 9: }: j.; ;:;::;:5:.:: !: : !: g.: 4 !: ~ i; !: BOOK
Nsw York Cir.
The Mineral argus., 1884-04-03
CONSUMPTI0N

IhnVe q positive Remedy lot INC HD0Nu uIseasef o TO
use thousands OF cases OF the worst kind and Of long
standing have been cured. Indeed, 90 strong ts my faie9
in its efficacy, that I will send Two BOTTLES FREE, to-
gether with INVALUABLE TREATISE on this disease, %
any sufferer. Give Express and p. o. address.
DR.. 7. A. sLOcUM, ls. Pearl st.. New YorH
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
Our Finances.

A reduction Of the revenues of the
country is the great problem for the
American statesmen Of today. The
blind policy of protection in order to
build mp individual industries at the
expense of the people, has placed the
great bulk of the money used in carry
ing on our commerce, in the treasury
vaults. There was on the first of the
present month cash in the treasury,
$402,875,2ll; gold certificates, $lO4,-
236, 400; silver certificates, SIG. 408,-
16l; certificates on deposit, 800, 49,
900; refunding certificates, $305, 400;
legal tenders, 346,681, ,ol6; fractional
currency, $6,9s4,s15; making total
of $l,077, ,965, ,502 of the money of the
country locked sp and doing no one
any good, while we are paying interert
on much larger sum. It would net
be considered good financial policy for
au individual to keep his money locked
up in safe while he was paying inter
est on larger sum. It would he
much betten for the people to pay off
the national debt and place the money
in circulation. The rich drones who
are drawing their coupons from the
treasury would invest this money in
legitimate business. This would slim
ulats trade and create employment for
the dependent. Such policy would
put an end to labor strikes and quell
mob violence mere efectually than the
military can ever do. This question
of finance is 9ne of the dividing issues
of the two great political parties.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
Marriage and Divorce.

i
Marriage is treated, in most places
in The Unlted States, as simple con-
tract, which the parties may at any
time rescind through the Intervention
of divorce court. This view of the
most sacred relation which it is posi-
BILE for the sexes to sustain towards
each other, and the ease and frequency
with which the courts are resorted to
for q dissolution of the blighted vows
that nothing but death should sever, is
fast dismsmbering society, breaking up
the family relations here In Oregon,
degrading the morals of our people and
placing whitening blight upon our
commonwealth that generations cannot
wipe away, even if we should be so for
tunate as to escape the deserved fate Of
Seldom of Gomorrah. The resort to
the law in many cases is the result of
hasty and ill-advissd marriages, where
the vows are entered into from impulse
or as matters of convenince, and with
out sanction from the divinity OF love
and pure affection. But it is more Of
ten the outgrowth of the times and the
result Of the sordid and disordsred con-
dition of society. Families are fire.
quently broken up, the hearthstone left
deselate, children turned upon the char
tiles of cold aid friendless world
from evil disposed Epersons being per-
mittsd to enter the home circle and
warm themselves by the family fire.
side. These whitene2 sepulchers will
force themselves into happy homes and
under the guise of friendship deposit
the most deadly coya and when they
leave they take the bright sunlight of
10Y with them and leave nothing but
the shadow Of discomfort to fill the
aching void their presence has made.
These gossips will stop at nothing to
satiate their morbid desires They will
approach the young and unsuspectins
and under the guise Of secrecy wiring
from them the most trivial family Sc
crets, which they will magnify into
mountains and retail them broadcast to
the world. The family relation is the
: most sacred of all secret societies. It's
joys and it's sorrows belong to the holy
compact and are not for the world at
large Young reople, you who have
united your fortunes and are starting
out in the world to try life's realities,
beware of the gossips; they are back
biters and slanderers, reeking mass o.
travelling corruption and contagion
If you desire peace and happiness il
your homes, keep them beyond its por.
tails and you have no use for diyercs
= courts.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
THE INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY, April. 10, 1884.
A Registry Law.

Politics has become trade. Many
Profigate persons follow it for voca-
tion. The system Of buying votes has
been brought to science that battles
the laws passed which are to preserve
the purity of elections. Millions OF
meney are collected in the interim, by
assessments or forced contributions
from the hundred thousands of Office
holders, to be used in the close and
doubtful States, at each recurring quad
rsnnial or presidential election. Votes
are bought by the hundreds and thou
sands i'll large cities. Repeaters and
strikers are hired and paid FOR that
special purpose. In States where the
election laws are as loosely framed as
they are here in Oregon, repeating at
elections can be carried on efectually,
without detection. At the last cleo
tion many names appeared upon the
poll books of various precincts along
the line of railroads, Who never resided
in these precincts and probably will
never be seen there again. How often
and under what different names many
Of them voted, will probably never be
known. Who they are and where they
same from will remain mystery.
To prevent this system of outrage
upon the purity of the ballot this State
needs and requires judicious registry
law, so framed as that each person who
is entitled and desires to exercise the
franchise, will have to do so in his own
precinct. This question has been agi
tated for long time in this State
When the last legislature was in ses-
sion we, in common with many othel
journals throughout the State, urget
the Importance of this measure. Th'
party in the majority in both branche
of the Legislature, knowing the advan-
tages their party has derived from tim
to time by the frauds which have bee
rerpetrated under the present lnefi
cient laws, kept thematter IN the back
ground and refused to allow registr
law to be passed. We do not clair
that registry law will be adequate
prevent all bribery snd frauds in cleo
tions, but experience has demonstrate
thrt it is the most effective way to pr
yent repeating at the polls, and is
move in the right direction. Let u
try it here in Oregon.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
Freights and Fares.

The people in their Legislative capac-
ity have the right to regulate freights
and fares on railroads. The question
Of right has been fully determined by
decisions Of the Supreme courts of the
various States where the question has
been mooted, and also by the decisions
Of the Supreme court Of the United
States, If any mooted question has
been settled by an unbroksn line of
decisions it is this one. If there ever
was a line of roads that needed regu-
lating it is those which are under the
control Of the grasping corporate power
in the State of Oregon. Take the Or
egen and California line, which has
been in operation between this place
and Portland for some eleven or twelve
years, and study the fate of all enter
prises which have depended upon this
road for carrying their goods to market;
study the methods Of discrimination
which the corporation has resorted to
for the purpose of building up one per-
son and crushing out another engaged
in the same business along the line of
the road. Take the fate Of farmers
whom the road was supposed to have
benefited, who have been lured by this
mode of transportation to grain raising
as a business; look at their rich fields
and bountiful harvests and then go to
the clerks office and examine the mort
gage records and see the burdens there
fastened upon these broad acres; study
the grain markets of the world during
the same period, and ask yourself why
it is the farmer who depends upon agri-
culture is unable to keep out of debt
If you are then unable to solve the
problem, take your pencil and figure
what percentage of the crop has been
taken to pay the freight on this line of
road, together with wharfage and port
age, which is part Of the same sys-
tenn. Then go to your assessment roll
and compare the assessed value of the
road with that of the lands upon which
the wheat was grown during this Pc
riod, and say whether freights and fares
ars too high in Oregon.
The legislators have the right and it
l. their duty to prevent discrimination
in frsights and fares and to SO regulate
changss that they will be f4ir to the
corporations and just to the people.
This question was entirely ignored
by the Republican majority IN both
houses Of our legislature during the
last session, and will be ignored by
than as 9 party measure if they should
again succeed in the coming election.
1t is party question and WILDE an
issue. The Republican party has al
ready placed themselves on record on
the side of corporate power and against
the people. Whatever may be their
declarations in the coming canvass they
will not be found wanting when the
interests of corporate power is in dan
ger Of an overthrow.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
SalHa MONS.

In the Circuit Court If the State Of Oregon for the
County of Douglas.
Ivan r. Dawson, plaintiff
w. Fl. Parks, defendant.
To said w. II. Parks, defendant: In the name Of
the State of Oregon, you hereby required ap-
pear and answer the compliant FLED against you in the
above entitled court and cause before the first
day of the next regular term thereof, to wit: or
before the Sc ond Monday in May next, to wit: May
18th, A. ID. 1884, and in default thereof the plantf
will take Judgment against you In the sums of
S5gO, 20; and S2S "a; and s65.50 and $4,000 and in
terest thereon at he rate of ten per cent per
from May 5th. A. ID. 1883, and Is dollars, and for
costs and disbursements. Service Of this summons
is made by publication in pursuance of order made
by Hon. K T. Bean, Judge of said Court, ut .'Cham-
bers' on the 9th day Of December, 1893.
NoRTHrP GILBERT,
an12-6t attorneys for pla intf.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
MARKET AFFORDS
SUMMONS.

II the Circuit Court for the STATE Of Oregon, county
Of Douglas.
b. F. Lohr, plaintiff, Suit in equity
vs.. for
Francis Lohr, defendant. divorce
To Francis Lohr defendant In the name Of the
State of Oregon, you are hereby required appear
and answer the complaint filed againas you in the
Lohr. before the first day of the next regular
term of said COURT to wit: Monday the 18th day of
May, 1884 and If you fail to said complaint
the plaintiff viii take Judgment against you for want
OF an answer and will apply to the court for the re-
lief demanded in said complaint, to wit, judgment
and decree dssolyng the marriage contract existing
between the plaintiff and defendant, and awarding
the care and custody of Harry Lohr to the plaintiff
and the plaintiff recover his costs Disbursements
This summons is published by order of Hon. r. s.
Bean judge OF said conrt, dated the I'd day of April
1884 A. +. CAMPBELL,
Attorney for plaintiff
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-04-19
i,RY'S SALOON,
Jackson Street, R1seDrrg'

The proprietor of this well kn ,wn and
popular resort wonld lhauk his Ffriends
for their iibe ai patronag. Ia the past
aud would ask for q continuance of
he same in the future. The public is
informed thai. keep none but the best
brands Of wires. liquors and cigars
and that sell over tlie bar the cele
bra.ad Jesse Moore & Co.'s Kentucky
" hisk;es
A good billiard table will be found
in the saloon; also the leading paDers
of the world.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-05-16
GROWING Celery.

From the Western Rural.
We are asked to give directions for
the cultivation of celery. Sow the seed
in the open ground as soon as the
f, ground is fit to work. The ground
should be level and the soil mellow and
rich, and it is better when il is being
thoroughly pulverised, which it ought
tobe, omix it with short stable manure
Sow in rows eight inches apart, using
one ounce of seed to every twenty fec
of row. After sowing roll or pa.. dow,
with a spade. AS soon as the nlant,
appear hoe lightly between Inc rows
and pull out the weeds Us ssson as they
mrs seen. AS the plants advance in
growth cut off the tops-perhaps twice
before planting--as that process in.
duces a stocky growth and plants
treaNed thus suffer less in trans.
planting. 1t may be planted
any time from the middle of June tc
the middle OF August, but littlei is gained
in planting before July. Prepare
ground, and plant on u ,e7sl surface
with rows three feet apart and the
pants sixteen inches apart in the rows,
if it is a dwarf variety, five feet apart
it of the large varieties. Firm the
soil about the plant, especially if it is
dry. After planting, nothing need be
done for six weeks, except to run be.
tween the ows with acultiyator and keer
the plants free from weeds. About the
middle of August begin to earth up te
blanch up what is wanted for use III
September, October and November
Draw the soil up about the plant with &
hoe and firm it about it, so that the
leaves shall be in an upright position
linen draw more dirt up about tho row.
A pillow may be used for this purpose.
But the blanching processis completed
only when the soil is taken from be.
tween the rows and banked up to the
top OF the plants on each side.