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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Mrs. Grant Sells Her House.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Mrs. u. S.
Grant has sold the house on Corcoran
street, which was in her name, to
John r. Mclean, editor of the Cinciu-
natl Enquirer, for $65 600.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Quiet in Louisiana

New ORLEANS, May 27.-Dis-
patches to-day from New Iberia and
st. Martinsville report everything
quiet and no probability of conflict.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Cutting Down Wages.

AUGUSTA, May 27.-On account of
the depression Of the cotton goods
trade the mills here are cutting
wages and time of work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Ship on Fire.

CHARLESTON, May 27.-The steamer
Pilot Boy, at Eagan's wharf, Gold
smiths warehouse, and a quantity of
cotton were burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Messenger to Khartoum.

CAIRO, May 27.-Sheeba Pasha, at
the request of England, has sent ser
want to Khartoum with letters insist
ing on General Gordon's return. The
messenger will return in fifty days.
The Khedive and Colonel Baker.
CAIRO, May 27.-The Khedive has
written Queen Victoria asking that
Col. Baker be re-instated in the Brit
ish army, in view of his great services
in Egypt.
SLIGO, May, 24.-The gnvincible"
informer who testified at the inquiry
to-day is an accessory to the Phoenix
park murders of Lord Cavendish and
Secretary Burke. Patrick Delaney tes-
titled Fitzgerald attended a Fenian
meeting at Dublin in 1880 as a dele
gate to the supreme council OF the
brotherhood.
Delaney said his only objection to
giving information was to save lnno-
cent lives and prevent others from be
ing trapped. He was duped into as
sisting in the Peoenix spark murders,
and was not now giving evidence for
money or liberty. He expected to re-
turn for life servitude, and admitted
he richly deserved it.
CAIRO, May 26.-Ten messengers
are on their way to Khartoum, and
others will be sent via Dongola. A
thousand rifles have been sent by the
governor of Dongola, whose loyalty
| is established.
Suspended Hostilities.
CAIRO, May 26-Reports have
reached Korosko that Berber has not
surrendered, but that hostilities have
been suspended, as the governor o.
Berber agrees to surrender the towI
| when Khartoum surrenders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

The friends of Mr.. w. A. Alexan
der are confident that he will receive
the nomination for representative.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

Police officer Sendrey was arrested
yesterday afternoon, on warrant is
sued from Justice Tegener's court,
upon two charges: Abusive language
in a public place, and assaulting and
striking negro woman named Hem
rietta Hardeman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
COTTON Mills burned.

WORCESTER, MASS, May 27.-The
Briefly cotton mills, at Milbury,
burned to-day. Loss, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

1t is hoped that precinct caucusses
will bear in mind that w. A. Alexan-
der is a candidate for the legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

Mr.. w. A. Alexander. is a promi-
nent candidate for representative in
the 18th legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
RI pHYsIcIAWs AND TNVALIDS.

4, ANALYSIS CT .s Col,ien's Liqt,id Beef
IT. ~, hy tho eminent chemist, ARTHUR
Hill. "A. ASSALL. MD, FRS, OF London,
FnrIanI. and IN endorsement 5y the col
ehrnted ph vslcian, Professor SIR ERASMUS
WfTSflNt n RS, LID, Of London, arc ll-
pelied on each. bo;tlo. s,
sold MT wa ,Ois-;ic tSy all leadinS
us,,,rnris,s F,I,, rc'ai'e'l generally, at 81 per
bottle: 0 for 81. G. i. GhiFthNFoN, GEN
S.,SI. A,,tN-. 1lS Hs~s SsSst, Now YORK
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
TRAVIS LIGHT ARTILLERY
Call Meeting Tonight : Capt Peeler's
Resignation.

A call meeting of the Travis Light
Artillery will be held at the company'5
armory in the Brueggerhoh building,
at 8 o'clock tonight, to take steps for
perfecting the company's organiza-
ton under the state laws, the requis-
ite number of men having been sworn
in; and also to take action with refer
ence to the resignation Of Capt. A. J..
Peeler, jr., which has been handed the
secretary. A full attendance viii
doubtless be had, as the meeting is an
important one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

,,.,a- me Ayeaue hotel and get your cash
Onas,. O s,,r s,< ,,,e,n g. Ryiell, Proprietor.
L. r. N. Gamlnea. hsesil'e1-
- - We March 7aw1y.d
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

Mr.. w. A. Alexander viii be hard
man to beat for the 18th legislature
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

The best Tobacco for smokers i:
Little Joker"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

The democratic primary meeting in
precinct No. will meet at Duval on
the 31st day of May 1884 at 2 o'clock
p. M, to appoint delegates to the
county convention to be held in Aus
tin on June z, 1884.
J. a. WRIGHT,
Acting chairman for precinct No. 4.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
CITATION.

In the County Coart Of ths State of Oregon for III
County Of Douglas IN the matter of the assign
ment of dover TO Lucy Ann Louisa Balderrec, wild
ow of George NJ. Ealdarree deceased out Of the es-
tate of the sail George II. Balderree deceased
fslO CHARLOTTE Ann LUCINDA LARSON.
i Martini Jane Browneli, Elnora Lucy Ann Bry-
Ant, Georsa D. Balderree, Robert Grant Balderrec,
Francis olivia Btlderree and Nancy Rcbecca Balder-
rec, and Gorge b. Ballerree guardian of the minor
heirs OF said George ~ Baiderree deceased and all
ether heirs de. ees persons interested in said estate
Whereas, petition made in due form Of law bv
wards, To enc above named court, the 27th day Of
February, 1881, for an order for an assignment OF
dover 10 Lucy Ann Louisa BalderTee vi low of
George III. Ballerres deceased, out of the following
lands. to-wit Let 3, f. and 6, southeast quarter of
northwest quarter, northeast quarter of southwest
quarter OF section 81 and Invest quarter of north
west quarter OF section 30. in township p, south
range ten west and undivided one-half interest in
the following lands: Lot l. east halt of southwest
quarter OF section 81 lot OF section %, lots and
of section -, township 90 south range 10 west lots
8 and 10 aad southeast quarter OF southwest quar-
ter, of section 3 township b. south range 10 west ALI
of said lands situate in Douglas county Oregon
hearing any and Ell objections the granting of said
order Of assignment of said dover, at the room
OF said eoGrt in the house in Rasebur Douglas
county, Oregon, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ Tuesday,
April $, 1884. Therefore, you and each of You, are
hereby cited and required to be and appear at said
time aa place. then and there to show cause if any
you have why such order should issue for the
signment of said dover.
Witness the Hon. j. S. Eitzhugh Judge of said
court my hand and seal OF said court this 27th day
OF February, 1881. &. w. KiMBALL,
n4775 County Clerk
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Happy Non sequiter.

Lord Hermand used frequently after
sitting up all night to walk into court,
merely washing his hands. Even on
the seat of justice he pleaded the cause
of drinking. Lord Cockburn writes:
"TEo young gentleman, greatfriends,
went together to the theater at Glas-
gov, supped at the lodgings of one of
them, and passed a whole summer
night over their punch. In the morn
ing kindly wrangle broke out about
their separating or not separating, when
by some rssAness, if not accident, one
of them was stabbed, not violently, but
in SO vital a part that he died on the
spot. The survivor was then tried at
Edinburgh, and was convicted of eul-
pable homicide. Very properly he was
only sentenced to a short Imprisonment.
Hermand, who felt that discredit had
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
WILBUR ITEMS,

| Our clean, quiet town is putting OF
the air Of loveliness and the garb OF
beauty.
The winter term of school will close
on the 29th. The spring term, which
will be a public school, will commence
the next week, or the week following.
Miss r. E. Hoffman the primary
teacher has proven quite favorite with
her scholars and has labored to advance
them in their studies. Any district
not yet supplied with a good
teacher would do we'll to correspond
with Miss Hoffman.
The entertainment given on the 3rd
proved fine success, as many of them
that took part were inexperienced.
The name of Prof G. 7. Russell of
Oakland is mentioned as a suitable can
dldate for school superintendent on the
Democratic ticket. We are not ad-
vised whether Prof. Russell would ac-
cept, but it nominated and elected he
would certainly make No officer
About two weeks favorable weather
will finish up seeding in this section.
Rev. J. r. Roberts preached an elo-
qnent sermon at the Presbyterian
chapel on Sunday night.
Uncle johnny Lawson is enlarging
Wilbur somewhat with new buildings.
Immigrants to Douglas county
would do well to examine Wilbur and
surroundings before purchasing. Our
citizens are not all trying to get away,
but there are few places that may be
purchased by the proper parties.
Mr. G. W. Grubbe, our accommoda-
ting postmaster and general merchant,
talks of setting out for the Occur
D'Alene Eldorado. Wilbur will miss
him.
Mr.. Tnos. Scurr, uncle of Thos.
Colebcurn, will arrive from Colorado in
month or two. Others will move
here on account of school facilities.
A higher course, consisting Of higher
mathematics, language, word analysis,
vocal culture, physiology and the nat
ural sciences will be taught, in con-
nection with the common school
studies. Amy ono seeking a higher
course can be accommodated with
pleasant surroundings and cheap boarf
by coming to Wilbur. Board can be
had for s3 week and upward
The political pot is beginning to hun
and boil. Our decision is nominate
vote for aud elect the best man for til,
place in county elections, regardless O
politics. There is largo and increas'
ing class of voters, as intelligence in
creases, who will not be held strictly t,
caucus tactics, but will decide SOM
matters for themselves and count
conventions will do well to take hee,
thereto.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

Dog shot; by whom We know not. That
is the question. Upon last Sunday evening,
Sport, the owner of whom is Maurice Abra-
ham, whilst chawing the bone of content
ment was shot by some contemplate son of
an improvident mother. The good dog was
en- his own ground and had paid his license
according to ordinance and being native
born was entitled to respect. A reward will
be paid to any one who will name the assas-
sim The injured dog still survives, but Of
the miserable cur who shot him we hope to
near of an early demise.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

been brought on the cause of drinking,
had no sympathy with the tenderness
of bis temperance brethren, and was
vehement for transportation! we are
told, said Lord Hermand, that there
was no malice, and that the prisoner
must have been in liquor! In liquor'
Why, he was drunk! And yet he muir
dered the very man who had been
drinking with him! They had been ca
rousing the whole night, and yet he
stabbed him after drinking whole bot
tie of rum with him. Good God my
lords, if he will do this when he is
drunk, what will he not do when he is
soberl"
Now let us hear from most worthy
chief, Flem Owen.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
FROM OAKLAND.

Sunshine and shower.
Rev. Richardson of Eugene city, is visit
ing friends in Oakland.
The conduct of the transgressor is very
unpleasant.
A. T. Brown is doing Portland this week
Mr. Applesate, who has been seriously i'll
for several weeks, is now improving.
The winter term of the Oldtown school
will close on Friday. An exhibition will be
given.
Father Shupe, who has been seriously af-
fected for several days with neuralgia Of the
heart, is reported as improving at this writ
ing, we are glad to learn.
Dr. Fl. Little, who has been absent for
several weeks, made his return on Monday
and will now attend the wants of his many
friends.
A series OF meetings are now being held at
this place by the Presbyterian church. The
best talent the church possesses is present
and they are laboring hard to place the way
ward on the right road.
The evidences of spring are with Us st last
and no mistake, as We are bathed with the
gentle showers, famed by the pleasant
zephyrs loaded with warmth and We are en-
veloped by the bright sunshine of spring.
time sun. Everything is teeming with life
and energy, indicative of prosperity in the
near future.
Every thing in this locality is in good con
dition. Our general health was never better
the grain and grass are luxuriant and the
stock is looking well. A larger acreage o
grain hass been sown than was ever known
before in this locality, and the granger wear
smile indicative of good times in the flu
ture. X. X. X.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

CALICO BALL.-'Tis thus our Jen-
kins, social autccrat, writes the calico
ball of She seventeenth day of Erin
last, at this place. Really being some
what aesthetic in taste and purely fash
ionable in appreciation, we knew much
concerning costumes, dressing, ETC.,
from casual observation. Dresses a la
pempadour ct Josephine, double ct j u
nophine, adorned with panier stuffed
with truffies and the INDEPENDENT and
Piaindealer and such Ike, and further
ornamented with "polyneigh," or words
to that effect, ws fully comprehended,
but when it came TO calico bail We
were at sea, without compass We
were pleasurably surprised. The ladies'
on this occasion appeared SO IN the full
est extent. IL it were not for false
and foolish notions silks and satins
look no better than pretty calico OIL
pretty women. In short, the ladies
looked well, in movement were grace
ful and in manner most gracious. As
for the gentlemen they had to do wei
or wa would have fired them out The
Hook and Ladder company deserve
credit for excellent management. Il
the future they will be fully eppre.
GATED.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Miscellaneous Items.
chief, Flem Owen.

Hon. James Chenowith Of Oakland
made us a pleasant call. He reports
business in Oakland lively for this sea
son Of the year.
In tho case Of Harrison Kelly VS.
William Ruble, appealed from Jackson
county, the Supreme court ordered that
the name of w. P. Lord be stricken
from the record in the case, that the
decree of the court below be reversed,
set aside and held for naught, and that
the bill be dismissed.
The Oresonian asks what will be
done with the mortgage tax law We
answer-collect the tax. Amend the
law so as to satisfy Jud sc Deady's OBJ
jections to its constitutiorality and if
necessary amend our State constitution
California amended her constitution in
consequence of conflicting decisions on
this question.
A party of young ladies and gentle
men done our city one day this week
From visit which they made to the
clerks Office, and part of their mum
Der to tho residence of well know n
minister of the gospel, led some of our
knowing ones to conclude there was a
wedding on the tapis. Time which
makes all things even may yet reveal
whether there was any shrewdness il,
the guess.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

MARRIED.-Thursday evening March
Goth, at the residence of John Cox, in
Roseburg, by Rev. John Howard,
VIM. Woods te Miss Rosa Gage. Mr..
Woods is an exceptional young man
and Miss Rosa is one of Roseburgs
most charming young ladies. They
have bright prospects before them; may
their pathway never be clouded is the
sincere wish of this office.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
= z 4As. lI.,.Il- "a - TON
D9GJGze in
I0TI1g g5 and
SG2G3One epY i,

GTe~s Cor sale 81 EEegs Or Tin;
1909 pounds Of Pioneer white
Lead; 500 OGGloDs Salem Boiled
Linsecl Oils $50 guEs. Tuv-
pentiEe; a complete stock q
Paints, Brushes, yaE'slisl'es,
and Can Color. (Ef yen are
going to do amy painting cali
and get prices before p;srcI,as-
ing Eisewllere.) A complete
assortment of Scaooi Books,
School Stationery, Writing
Paper, Envelopes, etc., which
4 will sell very Cheap. Gar.
dan Seeds, Patent Medicines,
aad everything that is kept in
81 Grst-c'ass Drugstore. or
egers by mail and EXPIRES
promptly attended to.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
NOTICE.

DY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF
ID Douglas county. made and entered at the Janu-
airy term, 1884. seted bids will be received until
Thursday, April TO- 1884 at IL o'clock NJ. of said day,
for the construction Of county bridge over the
south Umpqua river from the foot of Lane street in
the corporate limits of the city of Roseburg to
tain tract of land decided by r. N Bell to Douglas
county right of way, on the west bank of said
river Said bridge to be constructed as per plans
file in ohe office of the County Clerk and known as
the Howe truss.
Tie CO nty court reserves the right to reject any
all bids to change the said plans i'll respect to
length of spans or length of bridge.
All bids to be accompanied by good and sufficient
bond in the of $1,000, conditioned that the per
son or persons receiving the contract will enter into
a written agreement and furnish the bonds that may
be required for the faithful performance OF the con
tract j. s. FFfZHCGH,
March IL, 1884. County Judge.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

The chief mogul of our contemporary was
on Thursday presented with medal, as the
champion pagoda player. The presentation
speech was made by our Jenkins, who in his
happiest mood done the honors with becom-
ing grace and dignity. The reception
speech by the Plaindealer man showed the
high appreciation with which he received
the fattering testimonial of his skill as a
uamester.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Guardians Sale.

Notice is hereby given that under and in pursI-
ance of an order of the County Court of Douglas
county, Oregon, made aud entered therein on the
18th day Of January, 1884, authorizing and cmpow-
erirsy the undersigned guardian ef the estate of Min
ME Nav Smith and Martha Alice Smith, minor heirs
of James Il. Smth deceased, to sell the hereinafter
described real estate belonging to the estate Of said
minors that will Friday, the 10Th day Of Febru-
arv 1894 at o'clock p of said day, sell at public
auction, the premises, to the highest bidder for
cash all the following real estate to-Wt Lots No. 2,
and s. and the south half of lot in block No of
the old town Of Oakland, Douglas county, Oregon.
J. l.. JMfrH,
Guardian OF the estate Of Minnie May Smith and
Martha Alice Smith
rlated JsnuarY % ISL
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

DIED.-This Friday morning, at the
residence of her grandfather Mr. E. 81.
Moore, in Roseburg, after lingering
illness Maud, the only daughter of &.
w. Kimball, county clerk. The little
girl was in the seventh year Of her age
and has been afflicted all her life.
Death came at last and set her free from
all her suffering The frail body has
sunk to rest while the spilit has gone
to meet the mother who passed to the
other shore some years ago. We SYM
pathise with Mr. Kimball in his be-
reayment. His loss Is gain to MS
little daughter
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

In the Circuit Court IF the State OF Oregon for the
County of Douglas.
Ivan R. Dawson, plaintiff
W. H. Parks, defendant
To said w. II. Parks, defendant: Tn the name of
the State of Oregon you hereby required to ap-
pear and answer the compliant filed against you in the
above entitled court and before the first
day of the next regular term thereof to wit: or
before the second Monday in May next, to wit: May
18th, A. ID. 1884, and in default thereof the plaintiff
will take judgment against you In the sums of
S590.26. and $2S.94 and $3.50; and $4,000 and in
terest thereon at the rate of ten per per annum
from May 5th, A. d. 1888, and Is dollars and for
costs and disbursements Service of this summons
is made by publication in pursuance of an order made
by Hon. X. s. Bean, Judge Of said Court at Chanl-
bers" on the 8th day of December, 1888
NoRTHTP & GILBERT,
an12-Gt attorneys for plaintiff
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Dissolution Notice!

Notice is hereby given that the oopartner-
ship heretofore existing between Richard
Smith and James L Dodge, nnder the style
and firm name of r. Smith & Co., at Oak
land, Douglas county, Oregon, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent, Richard
Smith retiring from the said firm. James X.
Dodge will collect ali notes and accounts due
the late firm, and has also assumed and will
pay all debts against the same.
RICHARD SMITH,
j. r. DODGE.
February ID 1884
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
CHEMICAL ABoR aToRy, ASSAY OFFICE, BULLION
ROOFS ORE Rooms 524 Sacramento street, San
Francisco, Nov. %, 1883.
Messrs. Holbrook, Merrill and Sttson. Gentlemen
have submitted to qualitative analysis the sample
OF Eldorado water handed for examination a1ll
find it to consist of the following substances: Chic
rine Iodine Car,nnic Acid Iron, Alumna, Lime,
Magnesia, Soda and Organic matter.
THOMAS PRICE.
TTmndT1a Perry ITEMS
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Woman suffragists.

A Boston dispatch to the Oregonian,
March 10Th, says: Mrs. Abigail Scott Dun
iway addressed an immense audience in Ire
mont temple this aftarnoon. She held the
close attention of her hearers for more than
an hour. Her graphic description of west
ern life and manners created great enthusi-
asm, and her account of the varied resources
and attractions Of the northwest were q sur.
prise to many. The woman suffragists OF
Massachusetts, are already arranging for an
active campaign during the coming year,
and are much encouraged by Mrs. Duniway's
confidence in the adoption of the woman sui
frage amendment in Oregon next June.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

DIED. AT the family residence near
Galesville, Oregon. OIL March s, 1854, OF
paralysis, Mrs. Harriet C. Martin, wife OF
Col. WIN. J. Martin, aged 81 years. J
months and % days.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22
Apportlonment

OF the Common School Fund. Amount to be ap-
portioned, s1246s; number of children between
and 20 years of age, Ills; rate per child s3.O3.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

The effects of mineral water pray observ.
See this epitaph:
Here lies and my three daughters,
Killed by drinking Jones waters.
If We had stuck to our Epson salts,
Wed not be lying in these vaults.
But the fellow lied, nevertheless.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-22

eg Send fol- Catalogue.
~ Geo. L. Russell, Principal,
-1lkEEasURER's NOTICE. ALI persons
holding county warrants, endorsed pri-
or to Oct. 80, 1888, are hereby mott
fed to present them at the County
Treasurer's Office, i'll the court house in
Roseburg, on or before February %,
1884, as interest will cease from that
date. w. n MOORE,
County TREASURER.