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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
a To Inented Conductor.

Conductors on railroads need a
double share of patience, for they
have Il hard time Of it answering the
questions Of curious and impertlnent
travellers. Here is a specimen:
On the evening train from Albany
recently, 4 woman was bound toI
Westtield. who persisted in request
ing the atfable conductor to inform
her when Chester was reached
Every time when the conductor pass
ed through the car he was greeted with;
"Please tell me when we get to
Chester"
Corteous man ough he is, even
his patience was finally exhausted,
and he politely requested the unfor-
tunate female to maintain silence, as
he had heard and would heed her in.
junction.
Chester was finally reached, and
Chester was yelled at the car door,
The train started, and the conductor
mounted the car in which was his
prosecutor. "Will you tell me when
we get to Chester" she said.
"rEis is Chestern' he exclaimed;
and grasping the bell-rope, he had the
train backed up to the station.
"I'm real glad you obliged me, D
said the daughter of Eve TO the ex
asperated conductor, "my husband
used to live here"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
Capi al US Experience.
Harpers Magazine.

The drawer was chatting a few
weeks ago on the piazza of the Unit
ed States Hotel, at Saratoga, with a
bright German gentleman, retired
from business, who related the fol-
lowing little ane cdote:
"Going down to New York the
other night on the boat" sad he, 81
got to chatting with 4 German ac-
quaintance, and asked him what he
was doing"
"'Veli.' he replied, 'shoost now l
am doing nodings, but have made
arrangements to go into pizness.'
"'Glad to hear it. What are you
going into?'
"'Vell, goes INTO partnership nit
man
"'Do you put in much capital?'
"'No; l doesn't pat in no gapldal.
"'Don't want to risk it, eh?'
"'No, but l puts in the experience.
"And he puts in the capital
"'Yes, dot is it. We goes int
pizness tor d,ee years; he puts in th'
gapidal-I puts in the experience
At the end of .hree years I will hav'
the gapidal and he will have the ex
perlence!"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
The Oldest Gray Goose
Lucy Hooper. in Appleton's Journal.

Lucy Hooper, in Appleton's Journal.
There has been great deal of talk
about centenuials and centenalians
recently, but they have all been
thrown into the shade by an individ
ual who recently deserted this lite in
Paris at the age of 203 years. This
aged creature was, however, not Il
human being, but IA goose, belonging
to Il workman named Payen, who re-
sided at Villeneque Saint George. 1t
had been in the possession OF the fam
lily over two centuries, as certain doe
uments in the hands of its present
owner conclusively proved. 1t was
called Babette, and knew its name
perfectly, always coming when called
by it. For three years past it has
been in semi-lethargic condition,
but up to that time it ha | been lively
and preserved a good appearance
The director of the .Jardin des Plan
ties, hearing Of the existence of this
venerable fowl, caused it to be pur-
chased. The fatiyues of Il journey to
Paris were too much for Il constitu-
ton enfeebled by two centuries of ex-
istence, and Babette expired in few
hours after her arrival at her new
home. She is to be stuffed and in
stalled with all honors in the museum
attached to the gardens.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
His Oh nge Of Heart.

Mr.. Dawes told good story at
Springfield the other night, to illus
trate his distrust of the professions
made by the Democratic party. 1t
was the story of a notorious protane
boy out west, who one day protessed
to have been suddenly converted, but
the genuineness of whose religious
experience his wicked companions
wanted to test. He attempted to
speak in meeting one night, the
other boys being on the back seats,
and a wager being up that he could
be made to swear before he he
got through. II trust" he whined
out, "that l have during the past
week, experienced a change of heart.
"Will you please speak little
louder?" asked one of the boys. 81
trust" etc, he repeated, but was once
more requested to raise his voice. 81
trust that during the past week
have experienced change Of, hear
there, you d-n cuss, d. you hea
that?"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

Kindling Il fire on bitter morning
in winter, when the alternative lies
between dressing in the cold or
creeping back to bed until the room
is warmed. is 4 thing that wants to
be done with expedition and certain
ty. There is neither time nor incli-
nation to scurry around after kind
lings, and the oil can means involun-
tary suicide. The best things are
corn cobs. Take ten bushels of them,
soak them for few minutes in
hot water in which saltpeter has
been dissolved in the proportion OF
one pound to six gallons, dry them
well and have them handy. Chuck
about half dozen underneath, then
pile on the wood, touch them with
a lighted match, and hustle back to
the grateful partner of your joys. 1t
will be all right.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

was he. He halted for few mo-
ments, and was asked by one Of them
why this hurry? Chandler told them
the story, when the tall young man,
who was riding fleet horse, said:
stranger, you take my mare; she is
fresh and yours is worn out; put her
under whip and spur, and She will
take " to Springfield in one hour,
won't she, Green?" eyes, in short
sixty minutes," said Green. "Beat
the scoundrel to the Land office by all
means. We are strangers, but your
face looks all right, and III risk the
mare. We will all meet at Herndon's
store, in Springfield. in two or three
hours. Come, be off quickly" said
the tall young man. Mr.. Chandler
and the stranger exchanged horses.
The kinsman, supposing that Chan
dler was lgnoranto of his purpose, rode
leisnrely along, conversiIg W; tn those
he met, SO that Chandler got ahead
of him, and, arriving in 81 ringheld
III the snort sixty minutes. walked
into the Land-otfice, threw his hun
dred gold dollars ringing ontthe table
and entered Els so acres OF land,
much to his Joy, and subsequent
profit. Well, who was this tall, un-
couth young stranger? Who was
he? 1t was one who loved justice
and far play, honor and truth-it
was Abraham Lincoln who climbed
by his character from the lowest to
the highest position known to man
the liberator of race. =
l shall write to you again, giving
you other incidents IN Mr.. Lincoln's
lite, which, l hope, will help you to
while away the time. If | shall sue
coed in this, the success will be my
compensation. Very truly yours.
w. C. HERNDoN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
How jackson Green Deceived His
Grandfather.



Jackson Green is IA years old, and
he lives on Sixth street. The other
day, while reading a dime novel, his
grandfather came in with the paper
and asked him to read the Presidents
message. 1t irritated Jackson to
break off his story just where the
trapper was going to be scalped, so
he made up his mind to have revenge
on his grandfather. He took up the
paper and started off as follows:
The business Of the Patent Office
shows a steady increase. Since 1886
over $4,000 patents have been issu-
ed. Officer Deck, of the station
house, wants it distinctly understood
that he is not the Deck confined
there a few days since as a lunatic.
"What!" exclaimed the old man,
is that in the message?'
"Right here, every word OF it," re
piled jackson; and he continued: ~;
The business Of the Agricultural
Bpreau'is rapidly growing, and the
Department grounds are being Ell
larged, and the highest prize in
Chinese lottery is twenty-nlne cents,
and the man who draws it has his
name in the paper, and is looked up
on us a heap of a man.
"What! what is th1t?" roared the
old man. 81 never heard of such
message as that"
81 can't help it," replied Jackson.
"You asked me to read the message.
and am reading it," And he went
Oh:
During the year, 5,75S new appli
cations tor army invalid pensions
were allowed, at an aggregate annual
rate of SS9,332; and kerosene oil is
the best furniture oil; it cleanses,
adds Il polish, and preserves from the
ravages OF insects.
'.Lor' save me. but | never heard
of the likes beiorew exclaimed the
old man. 'Pve read every Presi-
dents message since Jackson's time,
but | never saw anything like this!'
During the year, 3,l64, ,3l4 acres oi
4 public uomaln were certified to rail-
roads, against 5000, 900 acres the pre-
ceding year, and you will save mon
ey by buying your Christmas pres
ents i'll the brick block; fine toys of
every description ut reduced prices
jackson Green, does. that mes
sage read that way" asked the old
man.
lyon don't suppose III lie to you:"
asked Jackson, putting on an injured
look. .. ..
"Well, it seems singular" mused
the old man. | shouldn't wonder ii
Grant was tired when he wrote this
nonsense.
! Jackson went on:
There are 1890 survivors OF the
war of 1912 Oh the pension rolls, at a
total annual rate OF 5l,69l520, and
still another lot of those 81 felt skirts;
they go like hot cakes on a cold NOR
ming. .... ,t.
"Hold on, Jackson-stop right
thele!" said the old man, as he rose
up. "You needn't read another word
OF that message. If Gen. Grant
thinks he can insult the American
people with impunity, he will find
himself mistaken. You may throw
that paper in the stove, Jackson, and
let this be an awful example to you
never to taste intoxicating drinks.
Jackson tossed the paper and re-
sumed his dime novel, while the old
gent leaned back and pondered upon
the degradation of men in high
places.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
Robert G Flyers First Serm ons.

Rev. Robert Collycr has been in
terviewed in the interest of the Louis.
vile Courier-yournaI. MIR. Collyer
said: "The text of my first sermon
was, AS | live, saith the Lord, have
no pleasure in the death of a sinner.
DIN thought | had capital sermon
thought" Here Mr.. Collyer's face
was ablaze with merriment. at was
in three parts, e,ch, of course, indis-
pensable to the other. They didn't
allow man paper in those days
either Well, | preached, and their
curious eyes We're all wide open. |
thought l had done splendldly, but
when half way back to Ilkley, | recol.
lected that l had left the second
out entirely. l was terribly put out
about it. But the joke of it was,
said Mr.. Collyer, laughing heartily,
'that | had stolen my second from a
fine sermon preached by Presby;
terian clergyman named McChine!
| felt the weight of that Judgment
upon me so heavily that have never
stolen Il sermon since.
"Then they were bound to hear me
at Ilkley, and the next Sunday l
preached from the text, Some mems
sins are opened beforehand, going
before them to judgment; and some
mems sins follow after them All
the boys were there and the girls too,
and | thought | had made a great
impression.
'The next morning as | was going
to the forge, ar d thinking over what
grand effect my poor little sermon
had had. the old cobbler was ham
mering away in the shade of his
porch, and he called out to me:
"'I say, lad, come here; l ha' sum-
mat to say to ye.'
81 went up to the door with great
feeling of pride within me, expecting
his congratulations.
"'I heard thaa preach last night,
said he, with broad grin on his face
"Did YEP" sand l.
s''I did; and l think thou'lt never
make preacher AS long as thaa lives.
Bob
"This was rather crushing, as the
cobbler was a sort of British oracle
l think he saw 1t in my face, for he
Immediately added:
"'Now, doan mistake me, Bob
Thou wants to reason too much
They'll ncyer let thaa do it among
the Methodists. Thou may'st lecture
but thaa can never be preacher
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

Stanley says that African mosqui-
toes are as large as Kentucky chew
Of tobacco. On!
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

THE best flannel made is the Spring
field Shrunk Flannel, to be found only al
the Oak Hall Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
w. w.G&J.E.DONNAN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COLLECTION
"A AGENT. Office in Burr's Block, Independ
ence. Iowa 6tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Special attention given to Collections. Office
over Fisher Bros Grocery Store. 16w3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
VIM II Rally

T AW CONVEYANCING. WAR CLAIM AND
i Land Agency Office Office in First National
Bank building Independence. Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

MAIN keeps the best Gunpowder Tea in
tnwp
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
2husirians,
P, H, w ARREN
HorISE g. WILSON,
Mr. NM.

nFFICE on Main ST., door west of Mer
| } chants Hotel. in Morses brick block, Inde-
oendence. Iowa
Special attention given TO Obstetrics and the dis
ease of women and children.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

200 oyercoats, from $4.00 up, at the
Oak Hall Store tito
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

A splendid line of Ladies' cloaks just re
ceived, at OAK HALL
MAIN keeps the best Black Tea in town.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

THE cheapest and best fitting clothing
II independence at the Oak Hall Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at Marquette's
Furniture Store. tt
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
LAKE, HARMON & NEY.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Independence, 10
d. W. BRUCKA RT,

d. W. bnOOh AR1'
A TTORNEY AT LAW. independence. Iowa
~ Office over Morse & Barnetts Store. Con
sultations in English and German. Hoy
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

Us, WOODW RID,
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND GENERAL LAND
" Agent, Independence. Iowa Office over Tabor
& Soma Drug Store. Particular attention paid to
Collections. and remittances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26

ID. u. .dOLUh1'16,
A TTORNEY AT LAW. NOTARY PUBLIC AND
n Land Agent. Office over Taylor's Hardware
Store, Independence Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-11-26
Business Cards.
attorneys

O.H.P. ROSZELL,
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COLLECTING
II Agent, will practice in the several Courts of
the County and District Special attention given
to Collections. Office over the New York Store,
Independence, Iowa. t26-tf.
, 1875-12-11

WILLIAM B. AsroR, the owner OF a
hundred millions of dollars, is dead.
lie was the eldest son of John Jacob
Astor, who came TO New York about
century ago, with a few hundred
dollars worth Of musical instruments,
and died worth twenty millions. The
bulk of his wealth and that of his son
was derived from the increase in the
value of real estate in New York.
William B. Astor was a cultivated
man, but there is reason to believe
that his enormous wealth oppressed
him all his life. Certainly it procured
him no exemption from labor, for his
whole time was occupied in attending
to his houses and lots, of which he
owned blocks, and streets and whole
quarters. Like his father, he gave
largely TO various charities, besides
increasing the endowment of the Aslor
Library, TO which the founder OF the
estate originally begueathed $780,
600. The deceased man was very
quiet in his habits, rather stunning
than courting publicity, and, IN fact,
living much as steady and well-to-
do merchant of retiring disposition
might have done. AS he leaves five
children, the great estate which has
been nursed so carefully during two
generations will now probably go TO
pieces.
, 1875-12-11

The SPEAKER.-kerr, of Indiana,
the new Speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatiyes, is regarded as the very
best man who could have been selected
fer the place. Free from the sligh test
taint Of corruption, bis elevation is the
very best proof that the democratic
members intend faithfully 10 carry ont
their pledges, and reform the abuses
that now permea te every branch OF
the Government. As showing the
importance of having an honest man
in the Speakers chair, We need only
refer TO the fact that the Speaker aP-
points committees, and committees
shape legislation. Bills either origin
ate in committees or are sent 10 COM
mittees for consideration. The major
itv committee of the dominant party
is almost supreme power in the pro-
gress of legislation. 1t reports bills
which meet lis approval, and urges
them through 10 final passage, and
consigns to hopeless oblivion bills
which do not meet its approval. No
member of the House is powerful
enough TO effect any Legislation against
the will of tie ommittee. 1t is the
committee TO whom the party allegi-
auce is due, and the individual who
opposes its policy is a rebel TO the or
ganization, however true his position
NAV be to the traditional principles
Of the party. The House before its
organization holds the direction of
events in It's own hands. The mem
bers do not lose their individuality
until TO promote harmony In action
they surrender their private Judgment
to the will of the majority. 1t is of
the last Importance, therefore, that
the best intelligence III the House a..
serts It's supremacy in the election of
Speaker, and this we are fully salts
fed has been done in the choice of the
distinguished democrat who now Tre
sides over the House of Representa-
tiVeS.
, 1875-12-11

A DlsAPpOINTMESr.-The active
preparations made 10 the Navy just be.
fore the Government received an answer
from Spain to Mr.. Cushing's note. led
many TO suppose We were TO have a
war with that country. Some of the
inhabitants of New Orleans were iu.
biiant over the matter, because they
have grudge 10 settle, and because,
IN the event of war, they calculated
upon that city becoming the head
quarters at which fuel, stores, and
munitions would be received, and
most OF the naval outfttiDg be done.
Recent events have dashed their ex.
pectations. The war-cloud has blown
over, at least for the present, and un,
less they caa get up breeze as relates
10 Cuoa, the iron-clads, which were
ordered got ready for active service,
Will be hauled up to their old moor.
ings, TO await further developments.
, 1875-12-11
District Court Summons
TERRITORY OF WAsHINGrnN

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON
County # UdLd WaHq, SN-
IN me Di'T'd Court Of he First judicial District Of
Washington Territory
ALICE e. RowAS, Plaintiff, vs.. JoHy " Rav.x
Defendant
TEE UNITED STATES OF AMERIcA-To
L JOHN NJ ROWAN, Defenian-. you are beref,y
notIei TO appear n acton brought against ycn nv
ALICE T. ROW AN, Plaintiff, in the Distrje.. Coprt
OF the rst Juclclai District OF Washington Terri
tory hoiing terms at the city Of Walia Walla- in
ana ioT the counties OF Walla Walla and Whitman
70 70 answer the complaint OF Plaintiff FLED in WsIs
ala county, within twenty Gavs after The s,yea
OF TINS summons, exclusive OF the day Of sevics N
not served Ia saii county, but in aid Di.trct in
Inrty Gays otherwise within sixty days or the sad
Fiaintlr VIII take judgment against you by ifauJt
aes5rdlng 70 the prayer OF the complaint
Inc san action Is brought 70 dissolve The bonds f
lnAtrnony snosIstlng between Plaintiff and Defend
ant on the ground Of neglect aud crne treatment of
She fAlntn by Defendant, and for the custOiv NJ
Luereila, the minor child Of the parties and
@ IoL UtAsr and proper relief And you are hereby
IOunel lhat unless you appear and answer the said
g1Tnpieint a. above required, the prayers Of the
Plaintiff viii be granted
Witness the Hon s. C. WTs6ARp. Jud1e
OF the District Court OF the FIRST Jriieisl
IL 81 District Of Washington Territory, and tbe
seal OF said Court afixei this sth day OF
December, A. D.. 1878
A. REEVES AYERS, Clerk.
TH0S- h BRENTs.
Plaintiffs Attcrney Isu
, 1875-12-11

a SIGNIFICANT EvENT.-The favor.
able opinion produced by Vice.Presi-
dent Wilson in bis Southern tour was
evinced by the promptness, on hear.
ING of his death, with which the Mary.
land Fifth Regiment was offered as a
guard Of honor TO accompany his re-
mains 10 Boston. This is the same
regiment that attended the centennial
celebration at Bunker Hill, and it
bears still in remembrance the bril-
liant and cordial reception it received
m Boston. Considered simply as an
event, there should be nothing sur
prlSlng in the affair !; but when il is
borne IN mind that the first blood of
the civil war was shed in Baltimore,
ihat the Northern troops on their way
South were mobbed in that city. and
mat no two sections of the country
during the war were more antipo3al
than Maryland and Massachusetts il
Is pleasantly denotatiYe OF a revival
between them of fraternsl feeling.
, 1875-12-11

EASTERN QUArLs.-Mr. j. 3. Mont
gomery, of this city, yesterday shipped
TO Hon. Samuel C. Wingard, for the
WaIIa Walla Game Club, one and a
half dozen Virginia quaiis, known as
Bobwhites. These are some Of the
progeny of two dozen qaails that Mr..
NJ. brought out to this coast in 1871
and placed on WILDLY Island, where
they have multiplied so enormously
that they are said to number thOus-
ands. The Virginia is different from
the California quail, in that they are
a more gamy bird, lying close TO the
dog until flushed. These are the only
Bobwhites 10 Oregon or Washington.
Walla Walla, with its immense fields
of wheat stubble, its dry, and cOmpar-
ativelv mild winters, it's freedom from
noxious animals that prey upon game
birds, is admirably adapted TO the in
crease of this favorite of all true
sportsmen.-Oregoni0e.
, 1875-12-11

The CONNECTICUT SENAToRSHIP.-
The death Of Senator Ferry, whose
retiring disposition and ill health alone
prevented him Fl ON becoming a con-
spicnOus figure in the Senate, leaves
vacant seat in that BODY. This may
be filed temporarily by the Governor
of Connecticut, IN which case the Leg
islature TO be chosen next April would
on its meeting elect a Senator for the
remaining part Of Senator Ferry's
term, or Governor lngersoll may call
an extra session of the present Legls.
iature for the purpose of choosing a
Senator at once. The present Legis-
lature is democratic that which is TO
meet in May, may be republican.
Governor lDgersoll is a democrat.
Considering all these circums tances. it
seems most probable that he will cali
an extra session of the present Legis-
lature, and that body will thereupon
choose Senator 10 ill the unexpired
term of Senator Ferry, which covers
the whole Of the present Congress,
ending in March, 1877.
, 1875-12-11

THE COSNEcncUT SENAToRsHiP.-
The democrats have a majority IN
Connecticut Legislature, and are ex-
pected to send one cf their political
faith to the United States Senate,
to occupy the seat Of Orin s
Ferry, republican, lately deceased.
The candidates most prominent are
James +. Eugi;sh, formerly in Con
cress and later Governor Of the State,
and Wm. II. Barnum, a large manu-
facturer, now in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes.
, 1875-12-11

BRICK PoMERoY has gone into bank
ruptcv. His creditors are numerous
and are scattered throughout the coun-
Try. The debts aggregate over SlfV'-
600, and there are no assets. Nine
years ago no man in the United States
was more copied than Brick Pomeroy.
He was famous. Now he is seldom
heard of outside of bis own paper.
Had he died in the zenith Of his noto-
r;ety a monument would have been
reared TO his memory.