The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Born-on the morning of the 9th inst, to
the wife of Charles Hadley, daughter.
We wish all tsree health, happiness aud long
life.
The exhibition of the scholars at the Civil
Bend school house last Friday night, at the
close of Miss Lehman's school, was grand
affair and reflects credit on both teachers and
scholars.
Miss Lucy Hay will; give grand exhibit
bition on Thursday evening, April Sd, at
the close of her present term of school. The
entertainment will be in Marks hall. From
the preparations tho scholars are making this
will be gsod exhibition. Let every one
turn out and encourage the little ones.
It was Monday; the day was far advanced
and they met by chance; twas upon the
sidewalk. The conversation was low, but
earnest; tears suffused her beautiful face; he
looked calm and sorrowful; he took her lily
white hand within bis manly pain. and
pressed it tenderly; the parting came at last
and the final adieu was spoken. Ia, ia!
Hon. Z. G. Hursh. prosecuting attorney
for this district, who is attending court in
Corvallis, received severe injury o1 Sun
day evening. He was standing on the side
walk when an alarm of fire was sounded.
In the excitement the hose cart ran against
him and knocked him forward and ran over
his body. He was carried to his hotel and
remained insenslble for some time. No bones
were broken and it is to be hoped that Mr.
| Hursh will experience no permanent injury
from the accident We hope to see him
around III short time.
justice Of the peace in one of the county
precincts, who is, in his way, modern nim-
rod, was out cunning the other day.. Sud
denly fine deer came dashing through the
woods hotly pursued by hounds. The
squire was only looking for jack-rabbits, but
on the impulse of the moment took aim and
fired, breaking the deer's thigh. His dog
gave chase and soon overlook the wounded
animal The squire, thinking of the stat
ute, ran to the rescue, but was too late; the
deer was dead. Instead of praise he re-
buked the faithful cur as follows: "Get out,
you s. of b.; told you the game law
was in force and the fine is more than double
on me, justice of the peace, than what it
Is on an ordinary hunter" The meat was
not ksft to spoil, however.
| Mr.. Clever has been relieved by Haley G
Co. as superintendent of the Roseburg and
Coos Bay stage line, and VIM Carll has been
appointed in his stead. Mr. Carlps division
of the Oregon and California stage line, ha.
been superseded by the extension Of the rail.
road, and being the oldest employe of Haily
& Co. in Oregon they gave him charge OF
their Coos Bay liue in place of Mr.. Glover.
Mr., Csrll took charge On Monday and Mr..
Glover has left for Boise City, where he will
no doubt find a healthier climate, as he has
been i'll constant danger whenever passing
over the road, according to the threats we
have heard certain party who lives on the
line of the road has been making against
him. We are informed, however, that Mr..
Glover intends to return in q short time and
will be with US again by the middle of April
We wish him q prosperous journey and safe
return and will be pleased to have him locate
permanently among Us, as he has made 9
host of friends, both here and on the line o.
the road. We sincerely hope the belliger
ent individual referred to may have appeased
his wrath before M Glover returns, as it i.
always safest to settle these difficulties al
long range.