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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Campaign Misrepresentation.

The correspondent to the Oregonian
from this place, whose communication
was published in the issue of the 9th,
is really quite facetious We admit
that Hon. L. F. Lane was desirous of
seeing Hon. John Myers upon his out
going trip to Ashland and therefore
met him at the depot. Few Democrats
In Rosehurg knew that he was on the
train that evening, and those that did
had too high sense of propriety to in
Jrude upon private interview. Find
ing the gaping crowd incorrigible and
wishing an introduction, he made the
best of the situation and presented
many of our citizens, mainly Republi-
cans, to Mr. Myers. He met them cor
dially and they all seemed to be well
pleased with the grasp of his open,
honest hand.
AS to Mr.. Myers return all know
that the train arrives at very early
hour in the morning, when very few
were out of bed>none except those
who are up to mischief or they drink,
TO which class this correspondent be-
longs we will not venture to suggest.
M. Myers did not expect, nor did he
desire an elaborate reception at that
hour, but on the contrary is willing for
the reception on the I'd day of June
next.
Mr. Myers met fine reception at
the court house, of the good and intel
ligent people, who enjoyed his splendid
speech. He was introduced to the au-
dience by Mr.. Lane, but not with su-
p ,rabundance of language and taffy, or
due display of arrogance, as alleged.
His introductory was in these words:
"I4adies and gentlemen: I have en-
ioyed the distinguished honor of repre-
senting yon in the halls of congress. I
did so with zeal and earnestness of pur-
pose. The Democratic candidate at
this time will equal my zeal and far
exceed my ability. I now have the
honor and privilege to introduce to You
our candidate, who, sincerely hope
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Good Speech.

The speech delivered in the court
house by Hon John Myers, Democratic
candidate for congress, was great sue
cess. 1t pleased us beyona expectation
and left favorable impression upon
the minds of his hearers. We have
long known that he is a man of supe-
rior order of ability, but we now real
>ize that he possesses in a marked de
gree elements of genuine statesman
ship. Mr. Hermann is good, fluent
talker, but in matters Of cander and
breadth of thought he Is uoc the peer at
this time of his competitor. 1t is most
evident that Myers is direct friend OF
the farming, producing and laboring
classes generally and they will CRATE
fully indicate their appreciation next
Monday at the polls. 1t is impossible
at this time to give a resume OF his
speech. 1t is sufficient to say it made
votes and deserved to do so. We shall
work and await with confidence fa-
vorable result of the election,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
The Real Fight Here.

Now that the day of election will be
with us next Monday, the voters should
stop and think. The personnel of the
Democratic ticket, State, district and
county, is good beyond comparison and
should be elected beyond peradyen-
ture and it enjoys fine prospects for a
complete victory. In addition to the
excellent character of the ticket the
Democracy have every advantage in
the way of the platform. The Ian
guage Of both State and county conven-
tions is plainly enunciated and sin
cerely promulgated. There is no at
tempt to disguise, nor is there evident
therein any design to either encourage
or curry favor with senal, corrupt and
oppressive corporations. The contrary
appears to be the contemplation of the
Republicans. With Democrats the
people well understand that they have
burned their boats and retreat is i'm
possible. They do not mean to so back
on their words and if they wanted to do
so it is now too late. The hour for
prompt and decisive action has arrived
and If the Democratic soldiers do their
duty as well as their officers have done,
we shall soon hear the bugle sound of
victory.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

EZEKIEL WRIGHT.
nEMncRAric PLATFORM.

The Democracy Of the State of Oregon, in cou ncil
assembled declare:
First That we favor the forfeiture of all uncarned
railroad and wagon road grants and the opening of
the land to settlement and occupancy by those enti
tied to the benefits of the various land laws of the
United States.
Second-That in favor of the passage by
congress OF laws made in the interest of the people,
regulating Interstate commerce, and also State laws
rolling and regulating fares and freights upon all
transportation lines, and preventing discrimination
in favor Of OF against persons or places.
Third-That look with alarm upon the unau-
thorized assumption of power and jurisdiction Of
United States in interfering officers col
lecting the revenue of the State of Oregon.
Fourth-That are in favor of the mortgage tax
law and believe the principle OF taxation enunciaed
therein is correct, and ought to be sustained.
Fifth-That We favor the passage of such laws in
relation to the assessment and collection Of taxes
will make the assessment and taxation of property
equal and uniform throughout the State and demand
the strict enforcement of such laws when enacted.
Sixth-Ihat the power conferred by the federal
constitution upon congress to enact tariff laws was
given for the sole and exclusive purpose OF deriving
revenues for the support of such government, and
that the Ell cts of any tariff law for any other pur
pose, aXation of one class of people for the
benefit class Of people, is rs entirely un-
warran constitution as it is rcpugnant to
Justice the general welfare, and We
therefore favor tariff for revenue, limited to the ne
cessties of government economically administered
aud gradual but persistent reduction Of the exist
itg protective duties.
Seventh-That the improvement our coast har
bors the Columbia river and its tributaries, is o
vital inpoI tance the of the whole State
of Oregon. and we earnestly ask that adequate ap
preparation be made by present congress to begir
the work % the Columbia river bar improvements
already too long neglected. We also ask such appro
pration for the Cascade locks will insure thei
speedy competion; also, ask of representa-
tves in congress n united effort to secure libera
appropriation for the improvement and continuation
of the work Of improving the harbors OF Yaqun;
bay Coos bay and the Coqufe river.
Eighth-That we favor the abolition OF the prise:
contract system, and the present Ioolie trade con
Quoted this coast, as degrading to the work
ers Of the country.
Einth-TIlat for the purpose of preventing growing
frauds in elections, and to preserve the fruits
the ballot box, favor the passage of registry law
Tenth-That are in fauor Of more efficient me
chanics' ien laws.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Watch for Fraud.

It is only fair that it should be known
to the corrupt and cunning that the
better elements of both parties antaeo-
nize the idea of bnying and selling con-
victions as to our governmental affairs,
either as against The felon purchaser or
the still more felon seller. There will
lie men-yes, men on hand next Mon
day to watch the peculiar influence Of
money as against an honorahly and
honestly previous formed judgment.
These men will be composed Of gentle
men of both parties and will be observ-
able at every polling place in the coun-
ty. Then to the cunning and adroit
who contemplate making stake out Of
the elective franchise, be on your guard
It is better far that the fraudulen,
voter than the square, fair American
citizen sho1ld be disfranchiscd. Dis
franchisement is a part Of the punish
ment for a fraud-voter. The days OF
Tilden arc too fresh i'll memory to sug
gest aught else
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
What's 5 the Matter?

The American Register is a sound
Democratic journal, published i'll Wash
ington City. 1t has many subscribers
here, who highly appreciate its plinci-
pies and ability. But for the last six
weeks we have not received number.
What does this meanl Has the Regis
ter gone under, or does it intend to
cheat us, or is there something rotten
in Denmark, or in the forwarding de
pertinent of the Washington postotficel
We strongly suspect it is the latter.
Now then, Mr.. Culprit, stand mp and
recite your lessen.
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Hermann's Dilemma.

We have been asked by several par.
ties interested in the premises if Mr..
Hermann should be elected to congress
will he take an earnest and active inter
est infoehalf of developing the welfare
and future of southern Oregonq To
this question We are not prepared to
answer yea or nay, but upon first blush
the indications are there is no reason
why he should make any extraordinary
effort for Coos bay or Port Oxford, or
any point in this locality outside linn
tied PORTO, of the Coquille At Myr-
tie Point he has fine estate. He has
store of general merchandise, with
immense stocks--a magnificent hotel
and lust below valuable steam saw
mill, supplying excellent lumber to San
Francisco aud an interest in either the
bottom or in charter parties Of two ves-
sells plying be4ween the Coquille and
San Francisco. In fact his situation
and all his surroundings there are baro-
NAL. To build up Coos bay and Port
| Oxford will be to develop dangerous ii.
walls and would go long way to impair
the prevailing harmony and comfort OF
his situation. That he should favor
railroads in that direction is equally
| subject for critical consideration. He
| knows that if a road is to be built its
western terminus would be the deer
waters of the Pacific and his property
become a wayside station. If Mr.
Hermann has sense enough to go tc
congress he has also too much sense tC
sacrifice the benefits of his prudent
and careful industry for the benefit Of
willing rivals. Mankind is unco weak
and the saying is also true, "Hll take
care Of myself and let old Nick take
care of the rest" There is nothing il
Hermann that would justify us in be-
lieving he would prove an exception.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31
Sad, But True.

The following we are precisely all
vised did occur, as published in the
Standard ef May 9th;
When Grover returned from Wash
ington to fix up the electoral vote wien
Tilden was elected president of the
United States, the Democrats gave him
reception at Chanlpagne's hotel in
Roseburg. Binger was des;rous to de-
liver the reception speech, and accord
ingly spent the day in manufacturing
one of his spread eagle speeches, and
was on hand to deliver the same, he
being very ANXIOUS to do SO; but
Mosher got drunk and spoiled the fua,
by declaring that no ID Republican
should make the speech. Mosher
showed Binser out of the way and com
menced the speech himself, but broke e
down. Consequently Grover hal to
introduce himself to the people of Rose
burg Query: If Moshcr had not got
iuebris ted would Binger be candidate
for congress nowl Will some Repub-
lican answer this for the benefit of the
people of Douglas countyl R.
We know not these facts, but the
official record will attest that our rep
rese: tative to the 44th congress--a
Democrat-presented a resolution to
the effect that the name Of J. w.
Watts be not counted, upon the ground
that he was not elected according to
the constitution of the United States.
If the law means anything this was
correct a tie would have been made
and Tilden pronounced president. But
then fraud was law. Binger saw the
law then, but alas it will take, SINCE his
newborn Republican zeal, nine days
after election to open his eyes to the
fact that people will forever hate fraud,
however presented. But we are his
torian, not Republican fraud.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

FREIGHTs AND FAREs.-Hon. c.. W.
Riddle, Republican candidate for the
Legislature, is circulating what purports
to have been petition from citizens Of
Douglas county to the legislature four
years ago, demonstrating against the
regulation Of railroad fares and freights
by the State. He claims that James
D. Burnett and w. F. Owens signed
SAID petition. At that time Douglas
county did not complain of the freight
age system, but we deny that James D.
Burnett or ". F. Owens signed such
petition Whate vcr has been done
heretofore is at this time set aside and
we pledge the solid Democratic legisla-
tive ticket to regulate fares and freights
and don't you forget it. 1t is proper to
say right here that the names of nearly
every candidate OH the Republican
ticket appears to have signed the same,
whether forged or aot we know not
This occurred four years ago and it
seems nearly thousand people signed
it. Away with such trash.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

may, by the sufiages of honest voters,
be known as Hon. John Myers, our
next congressman" And that is all
there is of this matter, but what this
correspondent hoped to accomplish by
his silly prevarieations we wish not to
divine
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-31

HOSE COMPANY DRIL,L-Foreman
Sanctuary called this company to drill
last Friday evening, after We had gone
into type. The boys did well and we
heard many complimentary illusions to
them frcm the taxpayers present The
hose stand a good pressure and hy-
drants, reservoir and pipes are getting
into a reliable condition. Regular
meeting next Friday evening, at which
time will be held an election of COM
pany officers for the ensuing year.
An ordinance of the city defining system
of FIRE signals will be published next week.
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Notice to the Public.

A Ii. PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED NOT
~ to trust any one my account, will not
pay any bills accounts except those which make
myself or expressly authorize b. written order.
THOMAS BROWN.
Roseburg, March q 1884.
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THE INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1884.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

D1mUOhA IL 11GAh1'
For Congress,
JOHN MYERS,
of Clackamas county.
Judge Of Supreme Court,
w. w. TIIAYER,
OF Multnonah comfy.
Presidential Electors,
l.. b. ISON, of B4ker;
w. D. FENTON, of Yamhill;
A. c. JONES, OF Douglas.
District Attorney I'd Dist,
w HAMILTON,
of Douglas county.
County Ticket.
State Senators,
". F. OWENS, JAMES CIIENowETH.
Representatives,
JAS. D. BURNETT, l. C. KENT,
HENRY BECKLEY, t. C. MACKEY.
County Clerk,
WILLIAM T. WRIGHT.
Sheriff,
-B. BROCKWhY
County Treasurer,
WILLIAM n. MOORE.
County Commissioners,
S. B. CARR, JOHN HALL.
Assessor,
E. c. SACREY.
School Superintendent,
PROF. G.. T. RUSSELL.
Surveyor,
WILLIAM TIlIELE.
Coroner,
EZEKIEL WRIGHT
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Vote the straight Democratic
ticket.
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FoR SALE will sell good Hanes
header, with two header beds, single
and doubletrees, very low. Apply to
s. B. HENDRICKS,
near the depot, Roseburg, Or
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JAS. D. BURNETT, 1 C. KENT,
HENRY BECKLEY, T. C. MACkEY.
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County Commissioners,
S. B. CARR, JOHN HALL.
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County Clerk,
WILLIAM It. WRIGHT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-02-27
Chicago Markets.

Chicago. 26.
AheFncon.-Whe't steady, firm; 921z
Re0fuary, 9211z4so 945s March.
Oorn-StesdS; So February; ~ to 3
09sstts-Stesdy; S21s to S2]z Msrch;329s
Rye Quiet, IS.
BarIey-Quiet, 63.
FofE-Qalet. steady; IS 90 February.
bbaFa-Stesdy; 9.F2H February.
ID D1'h meals-Quist, STEADY: shonl-
Q Ise' "4o; short ribs, 935; short clear.
Whisky-l7.
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aU1KE.EEYs hR.ICa NA.x,

40 gTsstass medical vcaoa. O
20 Tofia. Warranted to spcso ily
ar. s-i2 5afnss Bruises, Outs, Ulcers
S -, Hosgm, Fever Sores, Caooars,
N. ohilblaias, Corns. Tetter,
tapped LANDS, and ell akin eyuu-
,aaaS, guaranteed 70 eura ia svarv
As1noo. q E2ansy Fasulns1, sc
~ peg boz Saa ssla sy 4 @. n
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Wall Street.

New YORK, achievements steady;
stock market opened strong higher, yet
The result of the dsy;s tracing was al
most a general jecline compared with
the closing prices las, evening, twenty
two cut of the most active stscks are
lower; though on y four of them showed
q decline If over per cent, VIZ, Cen
trail Pacific IL, Northwest ~, Wabash
pfd. ~, and Omaha p.d. * All ether
declines were fractional. 0aly FIVE
stocks were higher than las: night and
these fractional.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-02-27
Chicago Live Stock Hfo-ke.

5s 8h .fssg. 2o65;-Boss-Receipts, 1l,ooo;
rag 81 to 6 90; packing and - -
ping z. 90 to 160; light IT, - anu IN sHiP
Csltie-Receipls, 500 s, W w .os-
good to choice shippluv ,s,os~,, f!oa o.
. rs; common to medium < % 10y 20
Texans, go to 5 60. . ~ 10 ooV;
Sheep-keceipts, 5000; sctivo ,st on
lower; inferior to fair, 425 re- 40 70 "
medium to good, $50 to 5 90. cbo; oS, !,
eI.rs, $40 to 600. 0'ee !"
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DRY Goods

New York, 26.-Dry goods exports for
the past week: Domestic cottons, 1882
packages; since the LIST CT JaHusry, 2S,-
SS1, against 22.653 the same time last
year; q, 48l the same time in 1882, and
~ ~ 10 1881. The movement from
S agents continues in good proportions.
S>1e lone OF the cotton goods marke: is
very steady.
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Money Market.

New York, 26.-Money market essv;
lilo .. prime mercantile psper, 4 to %;
starting exchange bankers bills, o6H;
sterjine exchsnge demand. 1854.
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Admission to the Circles:

SHILOHs CURE WILL imme-
aiateiy relieve Group, Whoopine
Eougn and Bronchitis. Sold by Z
- Ia l. Drug Stera ns'
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London, 26 TO day 1856 bales OF
pvt Phillip and Sydney were sold'
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The programme will comrrise dancing,
marching, the Performing Elephant, Tour.
nament between two knights on horseback,
Comic lities of the two celebrated Chinese
Tunblers, and other specialties. 1t is the
custom in China to feed Tumblers for weeks,
until they get to be of enormous size. The
two that will appear at the Children's Ball
have been fed up expressly for this occasion.
The festivities will commence with the
p. m, when the first Grand March will etart,
directed By Drum Major in full uni.
form. Twenty-four beautiful little girls will
head the procession, followed BY the e g.
plant, the Giant, two men % horseback,
etc. The Grand March will be given every
hour until o'clock p. M, with new features.
In order to give the pubiic an opportunity
to see the extraordinary spectacle OF a
Thousand children. and witness tie Grand
Marche-, it has bsen decided to open the
First Circle, ard, if necessary. tie Second
Circle, to Spectators, snd as the enter tain
meet is g:tten up expressly to afford amuse
mant TO the greatest number at the lowe t
price, the admission to the Ball is IS follows:
For children over years old..............-..25o
For children under years old............1Oc
For Goa rdisns. zoe
Admission to the Circles:
Reserved Seats, frat and second row in
First Circle......-................ ......oo'
General admission to First Circle.............2o>
General admission to Second Circle...--..26c
Bog Office open at 10 O'clock q. m. Gatur'
usy, when parties can secure reserved seats'
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Foreign Market,

Liverpool, 26 Weather dull.
f'ads'nfs quiet, unchanged.
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Utah Wool.
SALT LIKE, FEBRUARY %
II good condition Il to Is
White sp''Ne' moor " Is to "a
p,.cE snring, god condit!On:..;': IL
B tS,s?io 20 sa IL snG iamb's, light
" = Grades =: good condition...'...~ 10
White isil StI .......... IL TO II
PACK fall. good copdltiopn.:..'--'' IL IL
q : - i white, good condition.. d III
black, 70
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Produce.

New York, 26.-Produce Exports 70,
the week, IS, 264, 900.
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Boston Wool.
Landau WOOl.

BOSTON, 26.-Wool continues IN mese
-ste demand, unchsnge1 prices
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CONTINENTAL HOTEL.

A N Bigelow. Frisco; NJ welshans, n
Johnson, L W shur lift, d Eccles, +, 3
Spencer, Ogden; q Rathford, Paris: W h
ri q, B Jackson, K K Suoot. J w McIn
tyre. Chicag9; rtevens. New York; T 3
Thomas. Pleasant VALLEY Junction; Bon A >
PADDOCK and wife, Nebraska; J r Cuff. For
Steel, Wye; d Mclaughlin, Park City; {
Kirkwood, Prove; g L Godfrey, DesMoin g.
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philadelphia Wool.

PbiI.delphia, 26.-WooI steady IN
changed.
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Book binding in all its branches at
this Office.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
February Is. 1854

February Is. 1854
Cliff HOUSE.
pElabough. J L Manser, Denver; W Il
HoEkfns. Hicks. Bingham; j Began, Park
City; Il Reg Mods, Chailis.
WHITE HOUSE.
G Ha-pcr, Chicago; Mrs Jones, Nsvada; D
Colman, e z Ritter. Tintic; " D Robbins and
wife, spanish Fork; T Starlin, Provo; J
Griffin, Alta; J Fo,de. A Heslem, Casey,
cameron, Frisco Morris, Los Angeles:
W Hibbits, Grand Junction; " 8 Pierce,
wood; Ma calf, Gunnison, e Hooking, P NJ
Brardt, Ritter. Bingham; + II Smith,
Draper.
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VALLEY HOUSE.

Gill, Saudusky, Y: D Marshall, John
Perry, New Orleans; 8 Ives. New Safe; )
rev Rhode Island: VI d Lloyd. 'ston; r D
Hal, New York; Testergl cen, Pniladel CHA
n Russell, Bolivar Mo; s J Ealsttom,
Chicago; W Ross, Knu:soI, Portland,
Oregon; j I've SOP, Aston Idsho;J Smith
Helena; J Wallace Bozeman; r G Snt-
tAews, N emphis: J aW ont, GAINESVILLE, o; E
Anderson, Echo; r MBley, Eagle Can, on; s j
Weeks, Chicago; u P Blackbur = N tt,
Finers lie; w Ba'sett, Logan; W Nc
Donough, Cbey enne.
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COMMERCIAL.

,,.,i0r. Stocks and Other Markets
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WALKER HOUSE.

Fl D YcCo,d and wife. Miss NJ Noe,
eruntwell, E Tut"fd, New York; W A
Clark, Monta' a, ] Z Lara n, Boston; o FL 7,
h Reeo, Osden; &c ttwol ,uyir, For. Scott;
Il d orion, Omaha.