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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26
Amongst the Fruit Men.
THE HOUSE OF d. r. ALLISON co.


This is the season for fruits and flowers,
and the display of the former that can be
seen on Davis, Washington and the adjacent
streets any day is astonishing. There the
dealers congregate as thickly as bees in
hive, and for the next few months will reap
their harvest They will handle at least
ONE HUNDRED MILLION POUNDS OF FRUIT,
Arriving every day by steamer, barge and
railroad from the peach groves of the Sacra-
mento, the pear and apple orchards of all
portions of the State the vineyards Of So
lano, Napa, Sonoma and other bay counties,
the cherry orchards Of Alameda, and the
orange and lemon groves of the South. As
may be expected there will be busy time in
handling all this fruit, and the firms that
carry on the trade must possess no ordinary
energy and capital. And they do. Those
now carrying on business are for the most
part
VETERANS OF THE TRADE,
Men who have weathered a hundred storms,
and came out triumphantly. Amongst them
that of ID. Z. Allison Il Co., OF 500 and 81
Washington street, San Francisco, stand
forth prominently. They have now been in
business for ten years, and have found AS the
fruit crop Of the State increased in magni-
tudc that their trade grew daily with it, Be-
sides dealing in fruits, they sell vegetables of
all kinds, consigned TO them by farmers all
over the State-in fact do general commits
duce, including hides, wool, butter, eggs
game, poultry, dried fruits and grain. They
have about $50 consignors from different
parts of California, including some of the
largest and wealthiest ranchers In the State.
& - Io,I,-t<yf of roy,a merry
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26
Notice to Subscribers.

1. L. CRAGIN CO.. 1is South Fourth Street.
Philadelphia hereoy agree to send to each Of the SUIT
seribers or readers of this paper. free, sample Of
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP, provided they receive
the address and fifteen cents which sum exactly pays
the postage on the Soap. This Soap was pronounced
by the Centennial judges to be the only pure Family
Soap made In America. As 1t has been extensively
advertised for years our readers have undoubtedly
heard of the Soap This very liberal offer Of its man.
uacturers enables all its quality for themselves
very chesply Send your address and fifteen cents
for postage direct to
L. l.. CRAGIN 4 CO.,
no =. Fourth street, Ph1la0elph1s.
NEWTON BROS. & CO., Dos California Street, San
Francisco, Sole Agents for Pacific Coast
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26
Points in Breeding Poultry.

Every variety has some one point
or points which demand long breed
ing and patience to acquire, and on these
should attention first be fixed, and kept
there, gradually giving attention to
others, not by turns, but as fast and no
faster than the increased number of birds
are good in the first point, and therefore
admissible to breed from, enable selec-
ton for the second and subsequent points
to be made. In this way every year will
show steady improvement in the pro-
portion of birds fit for exhibition, and
after the first two seasons that improve
ment will be SO rapid as to be almost be-
yond belief.
One thing, however, is obvious. The
best birds, from the breeding point of
view, must never be sold, but kept for the
breeding yard, for man cannot reason
ably expect to make any marked progress
who is constantly selling what represents
neaaly all the ground he has gained. And
on the average this will not be found to
sacrifice even in the shape of sales, since
it will frequently happen that the birds
nearest to show standard, and, therefore,
the most salable and valuable merely for
show or sale, are not those to be kept for
breeding during the early stages. For
instance, going again to our Brahmas, we
have seen even at first these birds want
feather or some other point. But the
best birds for show at this stage will
probably be those which are worse in
color but better in general average of
points. Later on, when higher degree
of perfection is secured, the best for
breeding will also be the best for show
by this time the amateur will have plenty
both to breed from and to sell ALSO
Cor. american Poultry Bulletin.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

HORSE MANGER.-There are many Sc
riOus objections to the old-style manger.
They are filthy, and often, when the hay
or straw is down to the bottom, by the
horse in reaching and pressing upon the
traches and Gsophagus, cause serious ir-
ritation. Many of the coughs so preva-
lent may be traced entirely to this as a
cause. Often the hair is rubbed off; the
breath, saliva, etc., mixes with the hay,
rendering the same foul in the extreme,
and making it source of disease in
many instances. have arranged quite a
number of stables, all of which are made
as follows: l make a rack from the cell
ing, of ordinary height, 8H feet, and
nail piece Of by 6 stuff edgewise to
the side; to the edge of this l nail COM
mon pickets, inches square, six inches
apart, which reach from the ceiling into
the loose boxes, which are 3 feet 8 inches
wide Out for a stall they should be full
width.) In front nail half-inch siding,
down to within one foot Of the bottom.
This prevents dust chat, ETC., from get
ting into the eyes and face. This is one
of the cheapest and best racks know Of
The feed-bOx is better loose, as then it
can be easily cleaned. The size should
be about IA inches square and 8 inches
deep-the bottom covered with sheet
iron, loose.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

The estimated value of the sales of
pictures in New York during the past six
months, according to the Herald, is over
a million of dollars. The sum sounds
large, but it is probably not exaggerated.
Most of the sales were at second hand
and very small part of the money went
into the hands of artists.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

A TEACHER, after reading to her schol-
ars story of a generous child, asked them
what generosity was. One little fellow
raised his hand, and said: II know; it's
giving to others what you don't want
Yourself"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

Mn. CmAroT recommends common salt
a. an antidote for mildew on vines. BY
sprinkling handful of salt around the
base of each vine, the effect, he says, was
marvellous; the vines hitherto covered
with this fungus grew luxnriantly, and
had an abu lf ance of grapes entirely free
from oidium.--Pdris Paper.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

"A SLIGHT CON-" CoUGHs.-Few are
aware Of the importance of checking a
cough or SLIGHT COLD which would yield
to mild remedy, if neglected, often attacks
the lungs. "Bro,rns bronchial Troches" give
sure and almost immediate relief.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

CONSIST OF SWEET TAR DROPS for slight Coughs
I and Hoarseness SWEET TAR TROCHES, Tor
tickling irritation In the throat tending 70 cough
SWEPT TAR BAlSAM. 10 be used In connection with
the Drops or Troches according the nature Of the
complaint for deep seated and hacking Cough, Group,
Hopping Cough. Influenza. Bronchitls. Asthma and
the various mssdies affecting the Lungs and tending
to Consumption.
Mrs. Binshamt remarks on the treatment and cure
Of Throat and Lung Complaints, obtained amer
perience OF many in connection with her Sweet
Tar RemedieA obtained OF druggist free Of
charge They impsrt valuable and useful Information.
SWEET TAR REMEDIES ere simple home prepare
tona sanctioned BY the highest medical and
are sure In their cffects for what they recon-
mended REDIkGr0N CO.. San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

A PARIS man swallowed his spectacles
the other day. A startling ipstaace Of
taking glass too much.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

A DOCTOR IN THE CLosEr.-Trapper's In.
dian Oil is one of those harmless, ready rem
edies that every family should keep on hand
Whenever there is pain, use it,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

USE Burnham's Abietine fer Group, colds,
sore throat and hoarseness.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

A CLOCK THAT STRIKES THIRTEEN.-
The duke of Bridgewater was very fond
of watching his men at work, especially
when any enterprise was on foot. When
they were boring for coal at Worsley the
duke came every morning and looked on
for long time together. The men did
not like to leave off work whilst he re-
NAMED there, and they became so dis
satisfied at having to work SO long beyond
the hour at which the bell rang, that
Brindley had difficulty in getting a suf-
fcient number of hands to continue the
boring. On inquiry, he found out the
cause, and communicated it to the duke
who, from that time, made point of i'm
mediately walking off when the bell rang,
returning when the men had resumed
work, aud remaining with them usually
until six o'clock. He observed, however,
that though the men dropped work
promptly as the bell rang, when he was
not by, they were not nearly so punctual
in resuming work, some struggling in
many minutes after time. He asked to
know the reason, and the mems excuse
was, that though they could always hear
the clock when it struck twelve, they
could not so readily hear it when it
struck only one. On this the duke had
the mechanism of the clock altered so
as to make it strike thirteen at one
o'clock, which it continues to do to this
day.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

Stands for Rosy,
Whose throat gave her great pain:
She took some SWEET TAR DROPS
Now she's all right again.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26

A LAST REQuEsT.-A livery stable
keeper committed suicide the other day.
He furnished carriages for funerals, and
knew how such affairs should be con-
Quoted. ~ must die and go to another
world. All my efforts to be successful in
life have been vain. hope to see you
again on the road. All is vanity. Every
thing goes wrong with me. l cannot
support you any longer. Dear wife, see
that my funeral is all right. l want to
be drawn to the grave by four horses"
The ruling passion WAS not only strong
in death, but survived the grave. Moth
ing less than hearse drawn by four
horses would satisfy poor Franz, and he
hoped to ''see his wife again, on the road"
to the other world, which he probably
believed to be well-paved turnpike or
plank road, lined with stylish equipages,
drawn by bloodcd horses and ending in AN
equine paradise.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23

spring is trying season. Indications of sickness
should at once be attended to. Fatal diseases may
be caused by allowing the bowles to become con-
stIpated and the system to remain in a disOrdered
condition, until tho disorder has time to develop it.
self An ounce of prevention is worth pound of
cure, is an old and truthful saying. Therefore, we
advise all who are troubled with the complaints
now very Observation-Disclosures, Indigestion, disor
dered liver want of appetite, nausea, or feverish
skin, to take, without delay, schencks Mandrake
Pills. We know of no remedy so harmless and
decisive in its action 1t at strikes at the root
of the disease and produces healthy tone TO the
system. People never need suffer from any dis
ease arising from a disordered condition of the
liver if they wond take this excellent medicine
when they feel the first indications of the malady
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three or four boxes of these pills with
them. They have an almost instantaneous effect.
They will relieve the patient Of headache in one or
two hours, and will rapidly cleanse the liver Of
surrounding bile, and viii efIectually prevent
bilious attack. They are sold by all druggists.lS4
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23

HARVEY rILDEN. Judge. MA. CHASE, Register
The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court of the District Of
Washington, during the week ending
May 81:
May Is. Robert Iillcry's estate-ad-
ministrtion account allowed. Moses
Clark's estate-adminstration account re-
ferred to June 5.
May 10. Amasa Halls estate-adminis
tration account allowed; assignment and
dividend made Frank Newton's estate
commissioners report returned. Anna
and Matthew Blair's guardianship. H
Hastings, guardian. IL. A. McCrillis' es-
tate-lioense to sell real estate granted
Harmon Sawyer's Observation-Disclosures
account referred to June 2. Buell. Could
ate-administration account allowed
and assignment made.
May 81. Daniel SINNERS cstate-C. Z
Joslin and Rufus Bucklin, commissioners
Alonzo Hayden's cstate-application fol
license TO sellreal estate referred to June 9
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23

The ingenious doctrine propounded by
Mr.. Darwin, the tireless investigator of
nature and her laws, is as applicable in de-.
termining the fate of medicines rs in that
of the animal species, Every year new
remedies are brought before the public,
and are soon completely discarded us their
sale rapidly decreases. Only those medi-
dimes which are best suited to the peoples
wants survive the first test If they "are
tried and found wanting" in the merits
which they arc claimed to possess. no
amount of advertising will make them
popular. OF all the remedies ever intro
duc@l to the public, none are so popular as
DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines. Their
sale has steadily increased each year, and
wholesale druggists assert that the present
demand for them is greater than ever be-
fore. If you would patronize medicines
scientifically prepared use Dr. Piorce's
Family Medicines. Golden Medical Dis.
covery is Alternative, or blood cleansing,
and an unequalled cough remedy; Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets, scarcely larger thar
mustard seeds, constitute an agreeable and
reliable physic; Favorite Prescription, s
remedy for deblitAted females; Extract O
Smart Weed, n magical remedy for pain
bowel complaints, and an unequalled lini
ment for both human and horse flesh
while his DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy l.
known the world over us the creates
specific for Catarrh and "Cold in tn
Head ever given to the public The,
are sold by druggists,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23
4 Wonderful Discovery

OurNew Hamps hireexchangescom to ustlledwith
accounts of most wonderful cures effected by DR.
Cages MEDICAL WONDER. tits said to be the creates
Wtazer yet discovered giving buoyancy to the spirits
elasticity to the step and making the invalid hearty
courageous, strong. 1t cures all diseases of the
liver, stomach, kidneys and spine; scrofula and al
blood diseases cures nervous prostraton of either
sex, restoring tone and vigor to the whole system
Read the following cures:-
Mrs. IRA s. APPLETON Hillsboro Bridge, n. II. ;spi-
nal aud kidney Diseases confined to bed and doctor,
failed to raise her: her husband procured Medical
Wonder" and she now writes, amable to do conslu-
cradle work.
j. II. MORRILL,, Franklin; scrofulous humor, says
nothing has ever helped him like % Medical Wonder
Mrs. G. p. ORDwAY, Centre St., Concord confined to
bed and had been treated without benefit by several
Physicians for female and kidney diseases; took pr
ANDREW j. PEAsLEE, Sutton, N. H.. humor, debility
disease of liver lungs &c: most wondertulrecoVeS
REV. 0. J. WAIT Franklin n. H.; wife sorely allie
ted; took Medical Wonder" with great success.
GEO. W. EVANS, Derry; difficulty OF side and stom
ach, humor, weakness, &c. cured ana Went 10 WORK
MRS. j W. FIFE, SuncOok, N. H.; female weakness
dropsy, nervous prosration, &C., discharged hireo
girl.
daughter, and Ebenezer Newton, MANCHESTER House
Mrs. Fred Sanborn, West Rumney; Mrs e. Jones
Lebanon; Geo. II. Walker, Grantham; Albert Trnes
dell, Suncook; Mrs. Benz. Martin, Grafton; Hiram
Stanyan, Chichester; Alma II. Hill, Canterbury Mrs
boro' Bridge; ] p Ella, Hookset; Miss K 4. 5; HOY
Mrs s. j. Ella, Manchester: Mrs G. p. Rideuut, NIL
ford; Joseph Davis, Hos Ellen Proctor, Pittshed
NJ. j LeaveDworth, AndOver. -. . ,,,, 49,, 80,
SIX YOUR DRUGGISTS FOR MEDICAL WONDEf
sold.in MONTPELIER by
FRANK H.BASCOM
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Il very desirable mill property in an
other column. This property is situated
in Mortified and is Il good investment.
At West Randolph u large brick block is
taking the place of Dubois and Gays
wooden block which was burned few
weeks ago. 1t will be decided improve
mcnt to the village.
DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-Prcs. Bartlett
arrived last Wednesday and began his
duties by presiding in Chapel Thursday
morning lie will be inaugurated the
Wednesday of Commencement week.
Mark A. Beal of Boston is here forming
classes in elocution. The prospect is the
classes will not be large.
The Arion Quartetle Club, of Montpe-
lier,-Mcssrs. +. w. Bancroft, A. j. Phil
lips, c. II. Pitkin and A. N. Wheelock,-
have been engaged to furnish music for
the Baccaaureale discourse of the coming
commencement oflhe U. V. M. Those OF
our citizens who attended the closing con-
cert of the Harmonies, some weeks since,
will remember with pleasure how finely
this club sang on that occasion. and need
nothing further to assure them that the Sc
lection is good one.-Free Press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23

Charles p Hayden announces that his
plants are now ready for delivery. lie
has in his garden in the rear ofthe Watch
man office, numbcrless hot-beds filled with
strong and healthy growing plants Of
the best varieties of tomato, pepper, cab
bage, caulihower, &C., over the showing
of which he may we'll take n little pardon
able pride, and ought to reap in return for
his labor and pains,taking something be-
side the knowledge that his plants can't
be beaten.
lie will be in Waterbury on Tuesday,
May Goth, at the drug store of NJ. o. Evans
with Il large stock of plants for sale. In
Barre, Thursday, May 3lst, on the Common
opposite the bank. In Mortified, Satur
day, June I'd, south side of the Common
At the Morrsville House in Morrisville, or
Tuesday, June 9Th. At the Mt. MANSFIELD
House, on Wednesday, June 9th. Thos
in want of such plants will do well to wal
till he comes before purchasing.
o. d. Scribner, State street, near thu
Bishop Hotel, is his agent for Montpelier
and will attend to his customers durln;
his absence ut the above named places.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-05-23
TINTED STATES MAIL.
V e R NJ 0 N Il

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1919
Proposals will be received at the Contract Office of
his Department until O'Clock r NJ Oh June y io, W
Of the United States from September 1871 to June 80
1881 on the following routes IN the state Of Vermont,
and by the schedule of departures and arrivals herein
SIl7 From Springfield, by North Springfield to Gas
sett's Station, miles and back, SIX times
Leave Springfield daily except Sunday, at 10 A
Arrive at Gassett's Station by 10 NJ.
Leave Gasset's Station daily, except sunday, at
Arrive at Springfield by3p.M
Bond required with bid, 800 ,,,
2222 From Benson Landing to Benson, miles and
back, three times week. ,
Leave Benson Landing Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at $50 P. NJ.
Arrive at Benson by 63OP,M NJ. ,
Leave Benson Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Arrive at Benson Landing bysP.M,
Bond required with bid, 800
three times week 49,,
Leave Berlin Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
Arrive at Montpelier by3 BPM.
Leave Montpelier Monday, Wednesday and FIJI
Arrive at Berlin by p. NJ.
Bond required with bid, 800. ..,..
Proposals invited for six-tlmes a-week service
daily. except Sundoy] at same hours
Bond for six tmes-a-week service, S2Ou .
222l From Dandy Four Corners to Dandy, miles
and back, three times week. ,,,. ,r,,,,n,,o,,
Leave Dandy Four Corners Tuesday, thursday
and Saturday at IL NJ.
Arrive at Dandy by p N; , u.,t,o,,
Leave Dandy Tuesday, thursday ana oaVuruay
Arrive at DANDY Four Corners by Am.
Bond required with bid, 800. ,.,,,.
2l25 From Granville to Hancock, 3 miles and back,
three times a week ~
Leave Granville Tuesday Thursday and Satur-
Arrive at Hancock by, s N; e.....
Leave Hancuck IucS''"5' AA"tS''"S "i' '"S'''
Arrive at Granville by 945P.M.
n1n1 1v-tth
80 Douu Iequlreu MN DI' p wv 49, a ., =, Il, al, si
times week g.. -. e,..,.,.,, o4,, =,
Leave Leave h priat6 d"bii ivy g55Teli "
aa rjst11 Saiy eXcent Sunday at 645 p NJ;
Arrive at Ll ,lG.i i, " y, . Ia r., Msssoo
,s,7 % f FeIeu Snrinrs by East poulney to
Ioult,ney miles S Sd ues 3 aXrenf sunday
ho1tG niiuuie'o"H 'Pi--ie' '''''
az IL A. NJ ,....,,.,
Aaaye p at dSS ~ eIceut Sunday at 1pM
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accrued; office, quarterly and semi-an- a.. ma NJ
nual premiums laoV'o w
Total Assets. ,l43 1853 55
LIABILITIES.
Guarantee Capital Stock.... $4,000 %
Net Reinsurance Reserve, Mas
- l,47l9l5 "a
rpus..................... $67l,24s 81
Our attention having been called to the
recent issue of $4,000 guarantee capital
stock of said company, we beg leave to re-
port in regard to the same: That section Z
of the charter Of the company, granted by
the legislature in November, 1913, and
section l, of the act of the legislature in
amendment of the charter, passed in Octo-
Der, 1840, authorized the issue of such cap
ital to an amount not exceeding 81 ,000,-
900. At the annual meeting of the COM
pany held January 6, 1865 q vote was
passed by the policy-holders, authorizing
in issue of such stock, at such time as the
directors should think best for the interest
oflhe company, motto exceed in allS25O, 0OO
All the quarterly meeting of the directors,
held April T. 1876, the bylaws were
amended so as to provide that such issue
of guarantee capital stock should not ex'
ceed 100000. At the same meeting, on
April 4, 1876, it was also voted THAT
whereas, in tie opinion of the board it will
greatly promote the interest of this com
pany to possess an ample capital; We
therefore order the subscription of not eX
ceeding one hundred thousand dollars o
the reserved guarantee capital, as author
lied by the charter of the company.
/" The holders of said stock shall be en-
titled to receive IN annual dividend of &
per cent per annum, payable one-half DC
tober st and April LIST, in each and ever!
year, but said stock shall not participate Il
The profits of the business Of The companl
or SurpluS."
Agrecably to the vote above referred to
stock subscriptions were made, and stool
to the amount of $4,000 was awarde,
and paid for in cash.
In regard to the propriety of such issu,
of stock there may be n difference OF opln
ion, but from facts within our knowledg
, and evidence submitted to us, we think tn
action of the company, and of the Boar
of Directors under the authority conferre
upon them, in issuing the stock, highl
commendable, and that it was wise an
I necessary measure.
= Furthermore, by such issue no rights {
any policy holder arc in any way abridge
I and so far, at least, it is of no expense
! the company, US the funds received for I'll
] stock earn fully the dividends to be pal
on it.
+ The real intention of such issue of stoc
: was not in the interest of the stakeholder
d but simply to guard against any surpris
and to protect the interests of the polio
J. holders against evils which might resu
from any radical change in the policy
S the company.
!, GEORGE NICHOLS, , Insurance
C j. A. PAGE, Commissioner