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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-06-21
Medical Item.

It often occurs that doctors do not
care to tell patients the whole truth.
An Austin doctor has very neat way
Of encouraging the patient, and at the
same time he does not deviatc from the
truth.
doctor, please examine my chest
There is something the matter with my
lungs" said man far gone in con.
sumption.
The doctor examined the patient
chest, and consoled him by saying:
"You just 60 home and don't bother
about your lungs
'Is there nothing the matter with
them?"
II don't say that there is nothing the
matter with them. but they will last
you until you draw your last breath,
and you certainly will not have any
use for them after that y TerGs
StftinQs
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-06-21

The once lovely village of New
Hampton, Orange County, New York,
has been ruined by the turning Of Wall.
kill River from its natural course. The
channel was changed to prevent the
overflow of land above New Hampton
during freshets. The change has not
only ruined the business Of the village,
but the malarial influence of the stag
nant pools in the old river bed has
Frustrated nearly the entire population
with fever. The Legislature has beer
appealed to in vain and the village has
anything but promising future before
tn y Herald.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-06-21

There is no class of workman in
the country says the New York Jour
nal of Commerce, 80 miserably fed,
clothed and paid as the clergy. There
is no class of men TO whom others,
high or low, rich or poor, faithful or
unbelievers, so uniformly 20, and from
whom they uniformly receive help in
physical Is we'll a. rental suffering and
need"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-06-21

About $4,000 elephants are an
nually killed in Africa to supply tn.
ivory trade.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
The Coos Bay Railroad.

There was this week recorded in the coun-
ty clerks Office of Douglas codnty two mort.
cages executed by the Oregon Southern I'M
provement company, to the Boston Safe De-
posit and Trust company, to secure the pay
ment of the bonds of the company to the
amount of two million dollars which the said
company propose to issue, to raise funds to
carry out the objects or purposes fer which
the Improvement company was Incorporated.
one of which, as shown by said mortgage, is
''To construct Or equip one or more railroads
and telegraph lines from the waters of Coos
Bay, in Coos county, Oregon, to the eastern
boundary in the State of Oregon, by way Of
Roseburg in Douglas county, Oregon, with
as many main tracks and telegraph lines as
may be found necessary or convenient to ac-
commodate the business of the Oregon
Southern Improvement company of Oregon,
with all necessary or convenient side tracks
switches, inclines and appurtenances and to
maintain and operate the same and carry
passengers thereon.
We understand that transfer of the right
of way obtained by the Rossburg and Coos
Bay railroad company has been made to the
Southern Oregon Improvement company and
that Capt. Bessc, the president of the I'm
provement company. will be here in few
weeks to look after the enterprise in person.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Myrtle Greek ltsms.
Items scarce.
Weather wintry.

Items scarce.
Weather wintry.
How about that young fellow that
went to she minister's and brought the
shotgun awayf Have yon had a
piece of cake YETI
A good many Of our farmers are
still busily engaged in seeding, but the
majority are through. The grain as far
as visible promises well.
Stock has got through the winter in
good condition, especially sheep, which
will be the means of better clip of
wool this season than usual.
Public school commences Monday
the last day cf March, under the efficient
management of Miss Kent as principal
and Miss Fannie Gibbs as assistant.
The capabilities of these teachers are
unquestioned and those desiring that
their children should have good edu-
cation should patronize the school.
OCCASIONAL.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Mount Scott Items.
OCCASIONAL.

Mr. W. J. Hughes has taken home
stead on the ksad waters Of what is
known as the Fordice gulch and is go
ing to,sengage in the propagation OF
ducks. Owing to the light rains of last
summer he has concluded to build a
dam, which will retain sufficient water
for the ducks during the dry season
Mr.. III. is also talking Of engaging in
the dairy business, and is IS eculing cows
for. that purpose. Any person having
such animals for sale would DO we'll to
give him call.
Mr.. W. G. Upton, who had the mis-
fortune of getting his leg broken some
time since is able to be around on
crutches. He will soon be ready to
ride on horseback and greet his old
friends again.
Little George, the 8 year old son cf
Mr.. Johnny Thomason, while handling
an axe short time since nearly sew
cred a couple Of bis toes. The members
were replaced. wound dressed and is
doing as well as tha natura Of the
wound would warrant.
Master Emery Atterbury is becom-
ing quite an expert oarsman. If he
continues to improve as rapidly in the
future as he has in the past, he will
soon be able Ue compete with Hanlan.
Mr.. L. D., on last Sunday, dressed
himself in his most hashy colors,
mounted his snowy white steed and
galloped up 70 tho residence of his lady
love- On his way he secured canine
belonging to one of his nsighbors, fer
fear he would he more observed by the old
mans dog than by the young lady.
We are under the impression, however,
that the youths visit proved a success,
as he became so bewildered that he for
got to return his nei shbor's dog.
Mr.. joe Upton is running his plansr,
dressing pickets for Mr.. John Prices
yard fence.
We are experiencing an equinoctial
STERN BOAZ
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Murray to Hang.

J. W. Murray was brought into court
to receive his sentence for the murder
of Alfred Ycnke, on last Monday. The
prisoner looked we'll and walked with a
quick, elastic step, and as he took his
seat one could hardly realize that he
was a man upon whom rested the shad-
ow of DEATH He was seated in about
the same place he occupied during the
trial. MIR D&h;us, who defended him,
was in the court room but did not con-
verse with the prisoner. A large mum
bsr of spectators were present. Judge
Smith stated that this was the time set
for passing sentence on the prisoner,
and asked him to stand up. Murray
rose hastily and in answer to the ques-
ton: ''Have you anything to say why
sentence Of death should not be passed
upon yeul" said: ''No, sir-nO, sir
nothing at all.
Judge Smith then passed sentence as
follows: "Being convicted of murder
in the inst degree the court has no dis
cretion in the matter Of sentence ex-
cept as to time. Tho Judgment of the
court is that you be kept co.l6ned in
the county Jail until Friday, the 9th
day of May next; that on that day you
bs taken to the place of execution, and
between the hours of ten in the fore
noon and four in the afternoon of said
day, that you be hanged by the neck
until you are dead, and may God have
mercy on your soul"
Messrs. Guy & Dahms, the attorneys
who defended Murray, have Withdrawn
from the case. He is without money
and friends and has no means of ap-
pealing his case to the Supreme court.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Shooting at Medeord.

Thursday of this week at the town of
Medford, in jackson coun Y, man by
the name Of Burbanks shot and killed
William Cald we'll Caldwell had trouble
with Burbanks' boy the day before
about money and choked him. The
old gentleman met Caldwell and asked
him about the trouble, when Caldwell
said the boy owed him, stating the
amount. bfr. Burbanks said if his son
owed him he would pay him the money,
and started to put his hand in his pock-
ct. Caldwell jumped back saying:
"Do vou want to shoot it outl" and at
the Same time drawing u revolver.
Burbanks drew his weapon and fred,
the ball striking in the region of the
heart and passed clear through his
body.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Death Of an Old Attorney.

The Portland Standard pays the fell
lowing tribute to the memory of an ex-
cellent gentleman:
''The many friends of Judge J. II.
Reel of this city, as well as throughout
the State, will regret to learn of bis
death, which occurred at Seattle on the
21st. Judge Reed was one of the pic
neer lawyers of the State, and gen
tleman who was respected and honored
by all who knew him. Warm-hearted
and only too generous, he made friends
wherever he lived. lie first resided in
this city and then moved to Southern
Oregon, making Jacksonville his home,
where he engaged in his profession and
mining, accumulating a very nice little
fortune. He went from Jacksonville
to Nevada, where he did not prosper so
we'll, and came back to Portland and
engaged IN his profession as partner
of the late Lansing Stout. About
three years ago he went to Perdleton,
where he gained quite a practice, but
his health failing lie removed to Seat
tie with his family. But desth soon
claimed the spirit of a good and warm
hearted man, one of fine abilities and
the noblest of impulses, a scholar, and
in every respect gentleman"
The Standard is in error as to where
he first located. He came to Jackson
vile in 1854, and formed law partner
ship with Judge L. F. Mosher. He
was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
studied law with his father, who was q
distinguished jnrist. He was man of
excellent perceptivc faculties and inf
mite jest. We esteemed him much and
respect his memory.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
The Boil Ualled-Another Pioneer Gone

Michael r. Shupe died in Oakland
on the 23d instant and was buried the
following day. He was we'll known
and came to Oregon in 1853, first 10
eating in Linn county, and in 1854
settling on his donation land claim near
Oakland, in this county, which was his
home until death. He was born in
Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania,
August Is, 1910, removing with his
parents to Ohio when quite young,
whore he married Margaret Vaunerd-
strand, with whom he lived happily
until her death, February IL, 1870.
Previous to coming to Oregon he had
resided in Missouri, since 1S4O. OF
eight children only three survive him,
two of whom reside in this county
Once again the ranks of our pioneers
are broken, and when the long process
sion with his remains solemnly fled
ever the hills, we sighed to behold many
old, gray heads, whe must soon fello "
their nov departed companion. Faith
sr Shupe was an estimable citizen.
We mourn his loss. Society is loser
and the young men may we'll remember
him as a model to be initiated. But
though We fondly bid him ad:eu, his
genial smile will not socn fade away.
What other old pioneer will fail to re-
spond at the roll CALI Alas! who next
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

From letter received from Leonard
B. Judson we learn that G. l.. Kitchell
died at his place in Marion county,
about nine miles fron Salen, on Satur-
day, the 22d day of March 1884, of
pneumonia. Mr.. Kitchell was for
some years a resident Of this county,
living in the vicinity Of Roseburg.
He was a reliable Democrat, man of
more than ordinary education and abil-
ity. lie was of Scottish origin and
came to California when quite young,
and we have bsen informed served at
one time as mayor Of Sah Francisco.
He was about hfty-six years Of age at
the time of his death,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Tinpot Items.
FAIR PLAY.

Business is brisk.
Stock is getting fat.
Mr. Bidwsll has the boss coal pit.
Everything is quiet here Love and
love-making is all the GO
Spring has come and every thing
looks pleasant Our little valley and
hills are covered with flowers.
One Of our young men has sold his
crop and thinks of going into another
state-the state of matrimony.
One of our enterprising citizens has
applied for patent on washing ma
chine. Another will apply soon for a
patent on hay scales.
Our school will commence April Sd.
Miss Belle Dodge of Oakland has been
engaged to teach. A better choice
could not have been made.
Fertune-telling is the rage in the
valley at the present.
Mr. Burns is almost done seeding.
He has about hundred acres sown,
which looks we'll
William keeps ferry on Elk creek.
His price is moderate
Senator George, of III ard Scrabble,
thinks Of enligrating soon-to theState
of matrimony. May success attend him
on his journey.
Stock buyers have been visiting our
valley. Mr.. Henry Ridenour of New.
ada was in the valley few days ago
trying TO buy cattle, but he was un-
successful, as there are none for sale at
his prices.
There is young lady in this valley
who has more than one string to her
bow.
Uncle.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
FROM OAKLAND.

Peace and prosperity.
Business is gradually improving.
Political matters are beginning to
boom up.
A female dude is the latest annoy
ancs of the town.
The spring term of the Oakland
school has large enrolment.
The closing exercises of the old town
school was largely attended, and every
one in attendance was well pleased
with the exercises.
Hon. B. Herman Of Roseburg gave
MS pleasant call on Monday, bust
ness matters having called him TO this
place.
r. Hutchingson j., a promising
young man of this place, took his de-
parture on Monday to parts unknown
to us.
Noah Bonebrake and family, one of
the leading residents of the old town
prematurely departed on Tuesday,
leaving many mourners behind.
John Rast Esq, one Of Rossburg's
leading business men, gave US call on
Monday in connection with business
matters.
We have some sut-croppings of po-
itical matters in this vicinity, and it
appears from present Indications that
some of our citizens are proposed to act
as candidates in the coming campaign
fe- various Offices. We have several
parties here who, in years gone by have
fought the fight successfully and proved
themselves to be noble warriors, and
are ready for any sanguinary encounter
that might appear.
It is with feelings of deepest pain
that we announce the death of our
esteemed and time-honored citizen Mr..
III. r. Shupe, which occurred on Sun
day the 23ra day of March, 1884. At
ter few days of illness attended by
occasional paroxysms of severe pain,
the angel of death interceded and re-
lievsd our aged and honored citizen of
all the aches and pains attending us on
this short werldly sojourn. Mr.. Shups
was an exemplary man, loved and re-
spccted by all who had the pleasure of
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
CaTATEON.

In the County Court OF the State of Oregon for til
County Of Douglas. In the matter of the assign
meat Of dover to Lucy Ann Louisa Balderrec, wd
ow Of George ". Baldorree deceased out of the es-
tate of the said George M Balderree deceased
no CHARLOTTE ANN LUCINDA LARSON,
i Martha Jane Browne Emora Lucy Ann Rry-
ait, Georya b. Balderree, Robert Grant Balderree,
Francis Olivia BAiderree, and Nancy Rebecca Bafder
rec, and Gorge B. Baldcrree guardian of the minor
heirs nf said George NJ Baderree deceased, and all
other heirs dessees persons interested III said estate
Whereas, petition made in due form of law by
George q. Baderrce, guardian of the above named
wards to the above named court, the 9th day of
February, 1854, for oFIer for assignment OF
dover To Lucy Ann Louisa Bllderree, widow OF
George 81. Balderree deceased out OF the following
lands to-wit Lot B. 4. and g. southeast quarter OF
northwest quarter, northeast quarter of southwest
quarter of section 81 and thwest quarter of north
west quarter of sectien 36 in township 20, south
range ten west and undivided onehalf interest in
the following lands: Lot l, east half OF southwest
quarter OF section 81 lot of section 25, lots and
of section 81, township 20 south range 10 west lots
s. aud 10 and southeast quarter Of southwest quar-
ter OF section s. township IL south range 10 west all
OF said lands situate in Douglas county, Oregon.
hearing any and all objections to the granting of said
order Of assignment Of said dover at the court room
OF said court IN the court house in Roseburg Douglas
county, Oregon, at 10 o'clock A. NJ Tuesday,
April 5, 1884 Therefore, you and each of YOU, are
hereby cited and required to be and appear at said
time and place, then and there to show cause If any
You have, wny such order should not issue for the as
signmett of said dover.
Witness the Hon. j. s. Fitzhugh, Judge of said
court my hand and seal Of said court this 27th day
OF February, 1884. q. w. KiMBALL,
n47-7t County Clerk
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

knowing him, and WHO had not an en-
envy in the world. His melto was to-.
do right and his guiding star the golden
rule, which he ever followed with ac-
curacy. The sYmpatlies Of the entire
community are extended to the be-
reaved relatives in the great loss they
have sustained in losing the fondest,
truest and noLlest friend of their lives.
x.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Mrs. Lsavitt's Appointments.

AS will be seen below We give the ap-
pointments of Mrs Leavitt, superin-
tendent Of the work of the Womens'
Christian Temperance Union for this
coast She is making thorough can
vass of this part of the field, and is
every where spoken of as gifted and
interesting speaker. We will advise
our readers in the future more fully on
this subject,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Communication from Wilbur.

Mr.. EEIToR: An article in the
Plaindealer of last week came under
my observation having the caption,
"False Marriage" which l must confess
rather startled me, little particularly
from the ground assumed by the writer
Now | ara willing to 10y down this
proposition: That all public journalists
have perfectright to criticise the acts
of al men acting in any public capacity,
for any dereliction Of which they may
have been gsilty in the discharge OF
their duties, as all acts of public officers
are the property of the public and there
is no better medixm through which the
COMMUNITY may become acquainted
with the official acts of their servants,
than through the local journals; but
but when an editor shall SO far forget
himself as to dip his pen into his own
venem and without any prosocation,
save his desire to vent Lis spleen, and
then deliberately walk over the thresh-
hold of one whom the executive Of the
State has been pleased to homer with
an official garL, ana assume to himself
the privilege of attacking the private
status of such officer, by casing his Is
noble mind of some little pique, that
was, perhaps, ranking in his breast.
Then journalism would seem to have
stepped down peg, but of course
there is always ono black sheep in every
flock, and the editorial fraternity may
Not be an exception.
But to return to the subject-"Falsc
Marriages" Now if that little mos
quito editor had have used his insinu-
ating proboscis in probing the public
record of the county, instead of thrust-
ing his little harmless weapon where
his business did not invite him, he
would have saved his ink and his vitu-
perating article would have yet been in
embryo, and 30 if ignorance is bliss he
Hust be happy. And now, without
quoting his article in detail, I will
simply say that our notary public, in
folemnzing the marriage between the
parties to which the "lirtle Digger" has
reference, entered into the discharge of
his official duties with the consciousness
and firm belief that he was legally
clothed with the functiops he exercised
by unquestienabls authority and with
those convictions unostentatiously per-
formed the rite of marriage, as request
ed by the parties, and fortified in his
position too by license from the clerk
of tho county, and by precedent, and
not as "Opsno-chic-chic" intimates, Gin
a vein of pomrosity." AS to the ''cal-
iber" to which he sneeringly indicates,
my acquaintance with both, places me
in position to be an excellent judge,
and | would only say that our honora-
ble notary does not claim to be column
bad, yet he could spare enough and
net miss it to supply the little one with
a suficiency to make at least q little
sheet, when he wishes to indulge in
small sqsibs. It is certainly deplora-
bic to sse man u whom the good
people were disposed to elevate by plac-
ing him OIL one round of the ladder Of
prsfermsnt, now lose his grip aud COM
mence to retrograde.
II mosquitoes wish to get their ill,
They never should decide
To perch themselves upon Hill
Theie httleness to hide
FAIR PLAY
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
s. EAM MILTON
Dealer in
DTg1 gsS and
Stationery,

Offers for sale in Aegs or Tin;
1000 pounds Of Pioneer White
Lead; 500 GaEeas Salem Boiled
Ainseeh Oil: $50 gals. Tur-
pentine; a complete stock of
Paints, Brushes, Varnishes,
and Can CoiOr. Of you are
going to do any painting cali
aad get prices before purcE,as-
Ing ElseWhere.} A complete
assortment Of School Bosks,
School Stationery, Writing
Paper, Envelopes, etc, whicb
L will sell very Cheap. Gar
den Seeds, Patent Medicines,
aad everything that is kept ina
a arst-class Drugstore. Or
Aers by mail and Express
promptly attended TO.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
Guardians Sale.

Fstics Is heCe5y given that under and in pursu-
Ance OF An order of the County Court of Douglas
county, Oregon, made and entered therein on the
4Sth day OF January, 1884, authorizing and cmpow-
sring the undersigned guardian of the estate Of Min
ME Nay Smith and Martha Alice Smith, minor heirs
0f James Il Smith. deceased 10 sell the hereinafter
described real estate, belonging to the estate of said
minors, that kill Friday the 10Th day Of Febru
ary 1884, at o'clock p Of said day, sell at public
auction ON the premises, TO the highest bidder for
cash. al TIE following real estate toSit Lots No. 2
and 8, aud the south half Of lot T. in block No of
thsAld town O: Oakland, Douglas county, Oregon.
]. L. JMIFH,
Guardian Of the estate Of Minnie May Smith ard
Martha Alice Smith.
Dated January 26 1884
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

GRANGE Saturday, April
5, 1884, at 10 A. NJ, Hon. r. ?. Boise
and the State Grange lecturer, will be
present at the meeting Of the Roseburg
grange. Members Of the order are COR
daily invited
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
The Oreqonian says. "T

The OregoniaR says: "There is no
doubt that Mr.. Blame is making enc
of the most adroit still hunts for the
presidency any man ever made" We
venture the prediction he will be still
hunting after the other fellow has been
inauguratcd.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

A CARD OF THANKs.-I most sin
cerely tender my heartfelt thanks to
the many friends for their kind Offices
and sympathy during the last sickness
and burial of my little daughter, Clara
Maud Kirnball. G. w. KIMBALL.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
EIllOradO Mineral Water.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
CHEMICAL LABOR kToRY, ASSAY OFFIcR BULLION
RooMs AND ORE Roons, 524 Sacramento street, San
Francisco, Nov. %, 1888.
hessrs. Hobrook, Merrill and Stitson. Gentlemen
/ have submitted to qualitative analysis the sample
OF Eldorado water handed for examination and
find it to consist OF the following substances: Chic.
rinc, Iodine, Carbanic Acid, Iron, Alumina Lime
Magnesa, Soda and Organic matter.
THOMAS PRICE.
TTr,1n,,o po,,.-~ T4
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Other appointments will be published il
due time. Mas. H. K. HINES,
Pres. Or w. G. I. U.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

TREASURES NOTICE. ALI persons
helding county warrants, endorsed pri-
or to Oct 80, 1888, are hereby mott
fed to present them at the County
Treasurer's Office, in the court house in
Rossburg, on or before February %,
1884. as interest will cease from that
date. w. n. MOORE,
County Treasurer,