The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-11-08
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nave taken hln long 10 satisly hlmseI WITH
the portion of the country he was in.
Uncle Esek: There are plenty of
people in the world who think they are
wise, because they can ask question
that no one but fool can answer.
Had the Democrats made the rela-
tive gains throughout the State they
did in old Douglas, would have been
added to the Democratic column.
1t is said that paper can pc compres-
sed in substance SO hard that only
diamonds can scratch it. That will be
the boss psper on which to print elec-
ton tickets.
Child Brummet, quite well known in this
county, died at Haley, Idaho, a few days
ago. Mr.. Brammet was in good financial
circumstances and relatives here are look
ing after the estate.
Nothing impairs authority more than
a too frequent or indiscreet use of it,
Ii thunder itself was to be continued,
it would excite no more terror than
the noise of a mill.
We have been informed that large
saw mill is being constructed at En-
pire, Coos bay. 1t is reported, that
when completed, it will be the largest
saw aill on the coast.
The Albany Herald has changed
bands. The new firm took possession
the lst inst. The managers now are
1Iessrs. Train q Whitney. We wish
the new firm mach success.
The Democratic majority in Deer
Creek precinct, where Rose burg is stu
ted, was a surprise to the Republican
bosses, as they had counted on good,
round majority at this place.
Uncle Essk All the original
thoughts have been uttered in the
simplest words. When l read an alb
struce sentence, I say, this writer has
been stealing, and is trying to hide
| NAen man speaks the truth in the
spirit of tsath his eyes are as clear as
tie heavens. When he has base erds,
aad speaks falsely, the eye is muddy
and sometimes asquint. Emerson.
The eoRablnati u billiard table recent,
purchased by Criteser & Sheridan has been
set UP, aud is certainly daisy. The games
that may te played upon it are too manner
Gus to mention, and must be seen to be- ap-
orccisted
d new kansas town was nccentIy
named Tranquil. But after u cyclone
struck heplace and moved the houses
into the next county, the residents pc
tit:oned the legislature to change thj
name TO busted.
"AFhat branches de you find mos
useful to your pupils2' asked yisito
81 our professor the other day.
"Any branch is good, but l find tia
The branches from peach tree are Tx
most useful Of all"
Belva will not be carried on tn,
shoulders Of the naughty males to TIN
White House, and her league, Mari
eta L. Stow is being Rugged By de
laaloa if SHE thinks she may some da
preside in the Senate.
Burglars never knowingly break int
TIE store OF a merchant that does no
advertise, because the chances are tl3a
there IS nothing in his safe but dun
ming letters from his creditors am
mem orand4s of overdue accounts.
Some men are awful mean; but til
, one that goes into cigar store an
| sucks the alcohol off the cigar-lishtel
and tells his friends that he never paic
cent for liquor in his life, ought to g
t up head and stay there for his natura
) life.
Farmers are still engaged in haulin
grain, wool, and other products t
town. The wheat market is depresse
: but 1t is hoped there will be a foreg
market for the surplus grain corse
Q quent upon the failure of crops i
S India.
The toreh-light procession Saturda
night under the management of til
!. Cleveland and Hendricks club was til
I grandest demonstration Of the cam
paign at this place, and the meetin
the largest and most enthusiastic tn.
: ne have witnessed In Roseburg.
:. Sixty men are at present at work 1
Rocky Point, Coos Bay, and from Is