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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29
Restoring Revolutionary Pen
SiOnerS to the Rolls.

The Committee on Revolutionary Pen
sions of the House of Representatives is
preparing bill to restore to the pen
sion-rolls the names of all persons which
were stricken off by the act of February,
1862, and the joint resolution passed by
Congress in March, 1867. The act of
1862 dropped from the roll all persons
who had taken up arms against the Gov
ernment or had encouraged and aided
the Confederacy- The joint resolution
of 1867 dropped from the pension-rolls
all persons not known to have been op-
posed to the rebellion and in favor of its
suppression. This resolution required
the pensioner to furnish proofs of his
own loyalty, sometimes difficult mat
ter for even staunch Unionist to do.
Under the existing law pensioners are
required to give proof of so days actual
service before a pension is granted.
The new bill will only require proof OF
10 days service. This reduction of the
time of service is justified by the very
few revolutionary pensioners in exist
ence. The present law requires proof
of marriage not later than 1925. The
new bill will entend the time to 1850.
AMERICAN women, according to {
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29
Flour AduIteratiOn.

DIR. Himly, of the University of Kiel,
suggests simple test for flour adultera-
tions. A small quantity of the flour to
be examined is placed in common test
tube 80 centimeters (3-S in.) in diane
ter, and Is centimeters (about 5 in.)
long, and enough chloroform is added
to fill the tube three-quarters full. The
mixture is then shaken and placed up
right at rest, and is kept thus till the
various substances in the tube find the
levels due to their specific gravity. In
time the clear flour will swim at the top,
and the lime, chalk, plaster, bone-dust,
marble and other impurities, will gather
in layers at the bottom, and thus indi-
eating their proportion and character.
Unadulterated flour leaves filmy gray
or brownish deposit, that is probably
due to the stone-dust from the grinding
But this is not easily mistaken for the
white deposits from the adulterations
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

FOUNDERS" is the appropriate title
given by one of New York's smartest
fashionable sections to the well-dressed
religious tramps who go from church to
church without contributing to any.
In some of the stylish city churches
these people make up large percent
age of the congregations. The sections
and ushers have habit of spotting them,
just as the police spot professional
thieves.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

A STEAM boiler in the candy factory
of Greenfield & Sons, 63 Barclay Street,
New York, exploded about p. m. on
the 20th, causing great loss of life and
destruction of property. The boiler
was located just under the sidewalk in
front of the factory, and its explosion
was instantaneously followed by the en-
tire stone front of the five-story
building falling outward into
the. street.. and in q few minutes
the inside walls and the floors also
fell, burying all in the ruins who had
not been able to effect their escape at the
first warning The debris of the build
ing was almost Immediately wrapped in
flames. The number of persons at work
in the factory at the time of the explo-
sion is not definitely known, but is sup
posed to have been about $50, nearly all
of whom were children ranging in
age from 10 to 20 years. There were
besides dozen or more persons in the
salesroom on the first floor. Thirty
three persons, more or less seriously in
jured, were rescued and taken to the
hospitals. The bodies of the dead could
not be recovered until the fire subsidized
and the number could not be estimated
on the night of the fire, but the loss o.
life must have been enormous. A mum
Der of adjacent buildings were seriously
injured by the explosion and partially
burned.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

GEN. EscoBEDo, one of sLerdo's prin-
eipal adherents, arrived in New Orleans
on the 18th. He says his visit to the
United States is wholly on account of
private business. He does not appre-
hend any danger of war between the
two countries, and says that the Ell Paso
difficulties are not between Mexicans
and Americans, but solely between
Americans. He denies the. report that
Lerdo and his adherents secretly en-
courage a war between the United
States and the Diaz Government, and
says that in case. ofEa conflict Lerdo
would be found fighting for his own
country.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

A DISPATCH from Helena, Montana,
goth, says that well authenticated re-
ports have reached there to the effe ct
that Sitting-Bull had crossed the line
and camped at Bear-Paw Mountains
with a. Large force. of Sioux and Nez
Perees. Another report says that the
Indians are burning the prairies south
of Bear-Paw, and that Sitting Bull is on
Miles's battle ground, where he has been
joined by Lone Deer's band of "A
lodges.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

THE official survey of Captain M. O.
Brown, United States Army inspecting
officer of the jetties, completed on Dec.
10, shows a 22-foot channel, over 200
feet wide, entirely through the works,
which entities Mr.. Eads to the second
payment of $50O,000. A practical chan
mel through the jetties was found with
at least depth of % feet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

A SCOTCHMAN has proposed that
every body who drinks alcoholic liquors
should be compelled to take out license.
This, at So head year, would raise
very pretty revenue.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

THE opinion of the Naval Court OF
Inquiry into the Huron disaster has
been promulgated by the Secretary of
the Navy. The conclusions are that the
commander of the Huron was primarily
responsible for the loss of that vessel,
and that Lieut.. Palmer, the navigating
officer, made errors in navigation; also,
that the deck officers on the night of
her loss might have been at fault in not
ascertaining the accuracy of perpendic-
ular soundings reported to them from
time to time. The ship is reported to
have been in every respect staunch and
seaworthy, and she was in that condi-
ton up to the time she struck.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

THE Senate Special Committee to in
vestigate the Mexican border troubles
is composed of Messrs. Conkling, Ham
lin, Howe, Jones of Nevada, Cameron
of Pennsylvania, Eaton and Maxey.
The House subcommittee of Foreign
Affairs, to which was referred the Mexi-
can question, is composed of Messrs.
Schleicher, Forney and Williams of
Wisconsin.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29
CURRENT TOPICS.

KERBER, Sheriff of El Paso County,
Texas, telegraphed to Governor Hub
bard on the 18th that the Texas Ran
gers had been forced to surrender to the
mob at San Elizario, after having ex-
hausted all their ammunition and sup
plies, and that Judge Howard, Atkinson
and Mcbride were shot to death and the
rest held as prisoners. The United
States troops were expected hourly, but
did not arrive in time to prevent the
massacre. L41
Capt. Blair, in command of United
States troops at Fort Bliss, telegraphed
Gen. Sheridan on the 10Th that the mob
at San Elizario had liberated the Texas
rangers taken prisoners and then dis
persed. The reported shooting of Judge
Howard and the two rangers is con-
firmed. He says the mob was COM
posed entirely of native-born citizens of
Texas, and no help was given them from
the Mexican side of the river.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

In compliance with the request of the
subcommittee of the House Committee
on Military Affairs investigating our re-
Iations with Mexico, the Secretary OF
War has summoned Col. Shafto and
Lieuts. Bulls and Turner, who recently
pursued the Mexican narauders into
/. Mexican territory, to appear on Janu-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

AN accredited agent of the Cuban
Republic has arrived in Washington
from Key West, where he was landed
from a afisherman's boat, which eluded
the vigilance of the Spanish patrol
steamers. He. states that the present
and the third President of the Cuban
Republic is Francesca Cespedes, a
brother of the first President, Manuel
Cespedes, who was captured and shot
by the Spaniards. Maxine Gomez re-
mains in command of the Republican
troops.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-29

AMERICAN women, according to
French journalist, live on candy.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

Tuesday morning the clouds thick
ened up and the weather assumed a
web-footed aspect.
The young officers of the Post all
went to Portland last Monday to at
tend party at Gen. Eaton's. They
report having had very pleasant
time.
Miss Ruth Rounds school at Pion-
eer closed last Friday, when they had
an exhibition at Hines Chapel. Ii
was creditable affair. We are prom
ised detailed account of it for pub
LEGATION next week.
Numerous improvements are being
made in the Pioneer neighborhood OF
this county. Stephen Crabb, ID. Nj.
Spencer, DIR. Piper, Mr.. Metcalf and
others are grubbing, clearing and
fencing, and preparing for the spring
seeding. Mr.. May has sold 200 acres
of his land, near the Catholic church,
to couple of Californians who are to
make their homes there. Immigrants
are occasionly coming in, and old set
tiers welcome them and their aid in
the development of the country.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Union Ridge and Pioneer Items

Homer Hathaway's school, in Dis
trict No. Is, closes with an exhibition
at Hines Chapel next Tuesday evening.
Miss Melissa Hathaway is teaching
in the Carly District. Miss Campbell
in the Fales District.
Rumor (''the nimble fend'0 has it
tibet popular young lady teacher is
shortly to open private school with
but one pupil.
G. L. Lindsey is building a COM
moGious addition to his cabin home.
His eye has matrimonial glisten, so
his neighbors say; but it does not at
feet the pupil OF the teacher.
Post-masters and mail carriers, to-
gether with their co-sufferer, the Ed.
tor-still receive their share of condem-
nation in these parts. "he Pioneer
package of INDEPENDENTS failed to
arrive last week, and if it is not the
fault of the Postmasters, let the Editor
look out for "slings and arrows of out
rageous fortune" Y&.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Correction.

Mrs. NJ. +. Stubs was licensed a
local preacher by the Quarterly Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at La Grande, Oregon, Au-
gust, 1876, and was admitted a men,
Der of the Quarterly Conference in
Vancouver, w. T., Feb. &c, 1877, by
Rev. A. G. Fairchild.
This correction will greatly oblige,
yours respectfully, r. S. STUBS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Poor Fellow.

Who is the man so crossed and fretted?
To whom you know you're all indebted?
The Editor.
Who bears the jcers and taunts of men?
Who when he falls begins again?
The Editor.
Who wears stern and careworn face?
Who walks with quick and hurried pace?
Who goes through life as on race?
The Editor.
Who's full of toll of trouble and care?
Who other peoples trials bear!
Who humbugs always fight and dare?
OF curses gets the lions sharey
The Editor.
Who has no greedy hand for cash?
Who speaks with feeling; never rash?
Sheds tears when comes the mighty crash?
Whose words are wisdom and not trash?
The Editor.
Who tolls by day and late at night?
Who tolls to make the dark side bright?
The Editor.
Whose weary brain must furnish all
The copy ut the printers call?
The Editor.
Whose sheet do men so Oft dcride?
To shun hard work who's often tried
The lazy shift-the patent outside"
The Editor.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Fruit Trees.

have at my nursery at Vancouver very
large and fine assortment Of fruit trees which
offer to the public at the lowest cash price
Apples, peaches, plums, prunes, pears, cher
res, aprcots, nectarnes, grapes, currants,
gooseberres, raspberres, blackberries, straw
berries, mulberries, nut trees and other vare-
ties. NV trees are grown on fresh, dry land,
without manure or other stimuant except good
cultivation, rendering them more certain to
live than trees grown under less favorable con
ditions. Orders from any part of the country
filled promptly and satisfactorily. Call on or
address : w. BROWN,
Vancouver, w I.
Oct oS 1876
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

LEcTURE.-Capt. Smallwood lectured
at Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday
evening, subject, "Odd Fellowship or
the Fatherhood of God and the Broth
hood of Man" The lecture itself as a
written document is an able literary
production, and delivered in the Cap
tains easy and graceful manner, was a
highly eloquent and impressive effort.
His ideals were pure and lofty, and he
clothed them in language replete with
the beautiful imagery of nature. His
lectures are among the rare treats en-
joyed by the people of Vancouver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

DEBATE.-The Lyceum at Centre
School House, is in fourishing con-
dition. AT the last meeting the ques-
ton, "Resolved, that the works of art
are more attractive to man than the
works of NATURE" was discussed with
animation. We believe the advocates
of nature were victorious.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Come! Comet! Cornell!

The Ball announced Ia have been given by
Vigilance Hook X Ladder Co. No |, on the sth
OF January, 1877, and postponed on account Of
the death of member Of the Department, viii
take place on the evening Of the I'D day of
February. 1877. All are cordially invited to be
present
Tickets exclusive OF supper si0O.
Committee Of Arrangements.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
.CHROMOS. T lIns. lar s,sst am !,

world, embracing over 3,Oo0OO0 Cbromos,
Paintings and Choice Prints, at our enlarged
ART Rooms. All the new and popular subjects
at rack bottom prices. The Falls of the Rhine.
size 20X1s- romantic and grand; Scene on the
Susquehanna. one of the hits Of the season,
size 1927; Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, the
most beautiful lake IN the world; lsola Bella,
charming scene in Northern Italy, companion
10 the preceding; or Boston Light, a beautiful
marine, size l4x50, in great demand; Old Oak
en- Bucket, White Mountains, Niagara Falls.
Newport, Saratoga, Gathering Primroses, AT
the sea Shore, Paddy in Difficulty. Also Nir-
Gin Nesta, Snow Storm, American Fruit and
other 24x30 subjects Floral Business Cards.
Sunday School Cards, Statuary, Notices,
Black ground Panels, etc. Also the iaest and
most complete assortment of 9xll Chromos,
both on white mounts, blue lne and black
mounts, gold line. Our stock embraces every
thing desirable for Dealers. Agents or Premium
purposes. and all should test our prices and
quality OF work. The right parties can realize
an independence in every locality by taking an
agency for our framed and stretched Chromos.
Particulars free. Illustrated Catalogue on re-
ceipt of stand Send for - or s. outfit Ad-
dress J. LATHAM " Co,
ll9 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Dee 2316-6m
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
NOTICE.
Oct. Is. 1876.
L. s. LAND OFFICE,

Us. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver. W T.,
January both. 1874
Complaint having been entered AT this Office
by Phillip Shintafier, against Isaac W Eaton,
for abandoning his Homestead Entry, No. 1000.
dated October 9th, 1873, upon the West of
the South West l. of Section II, Township >
North, Range , East, in Clarke County, Wash
inrton Territory, with view Ia the canccla-
ton of said entry; the said parties are hereby
summoned TO appear at this Office, ON the I'd
day of March, 1871, at , O'Clock p. NJ, 10 re
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
W H. SMALLWOOD, Register
$ W. BROWN Receiver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

w. G. u. THE next regular
meeting of the Womans' Christian
Temperance Union will be held in
the NJ. +. Church, Vancouver, on
Monday evening Feb. II, at J o'clock.
All the friends of Temperance are
invited to assemble to engage in a
c0nverSdziOne as s'to the best means of
promoting the interests of Temper
ance among the Masses" Volunteer
speakers will be depended upon to
take part, and we earnestly request
our public men to be present and af-
ford the benefits of their observation
and experience. Every effort will be
made to give interest to the services.
Per ORDER.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
NOTICE.
L. s. LAND OFFICE,

L. s. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver, W. T.,
January 18th, 1877.
Complaint having been enter ed at this Office
by Thomas n. Ballard, against Mary l.. Graves,
for abandoning her Homestead Entry, No. 1913
dated March Goth, 1872, upon the n. w. 4 OF
\. +. = end n. f. 4 of N. w. "A of Section
80, Township North, Range West, in Cow
litz County, w. T., with view to the cancel
lation of said entry; the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the 18th
day of February, 1877 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
w. Ii. SMALLWOOD, Register
s. W. BROWN, Receiver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

LIVELY STEAMDoATING.-S tie ana
boating is lively on the Lower Col
nmbia. Every day the Kalama and
Astoria boats carry large numbers of
passengers and corresponding freight
lists. Short y the fisheries will re-
sumo operations, then after that the
seaside exodus will begin. The com
ing summer promises to be the bust
est ever seen on the Columbia River.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
NOTICE.
l.. S. LAND OFFICE,

z. >. LIZ ND OT I IOF,
Vancouver, w. T,
January 18th, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Thomas n Ballard, against Charles q. Ca
pies for abandoning his Homestead Entry, No.
1872, dated December 18th, 1870, upon the \.
E. !. of the 5. +. 4 Section 80, Township I
North, Range | West, in Cowitz County. w.
T., with view to the cancellation of said en-
try; the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear ut this Office on the 14th day of Febru-
ary, 1877, at 10 O'clock A. NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
donment.
W. II. SMALLWOOD, Register.
:. w. BROWN, Receiver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

LECTURE.-Capt. Pierce lectures at
the NJ. E. Church tomorrow (Satur-
day. evening. Tickets for adults and
children for sale at this Office. Adults
tickets, % cents each; childrens' tick
cts, l2t cents each, or five for 80 cts.
Don't fail to bring out the children.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
NOTICE.
L. S. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver, W. T.,

Vancouver, ". T.,
January 10th, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
10y Francis G. Perry, against John Workman
for abandoning his Homestead Entry, No. 1865
dated December 10Th, 1870, upon the W. y OF
n. Z. a and f. y of y. W. 4 of Section g.
Township North of Range West, in Cow
litz County, w. T., with view to the cancella-
ton OF said Entry; the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Once, on the 10th
day of February, 1871, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
W. H. SMALLWOOD, Register
S. ". BROWN, Receiver
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

COMPLIMENTS REcEIvED.-We ac-
knowledge the receipt Of the wedding
announcement of Capt. Thos. A Wright
and Miss Olivia G. O'Brien, married at
Olympia on the cath, of January. We
congratulate the happy couple, and
wish them joy on their matrimonial
voyage.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Post Items.

The Chapel was crowded last We'd
nesday evening to hear 1t. Farrow
Next Wednesday evening Chaplain
Collins will lecture on Harrison and
Tyler.
Next Sabbath evening second lee
ture on David.
Hop this evening.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

CHEERING OUTLOoK.-The Olym-
pia Transcript believes that the coun-
try is on the eve of prosperous times,
and conjures its friends collectively
to "quit themselves like men," and
be especially ready for a widespread
business prosperity. The prospect
i've peaceful adjustment of the politi-
cal issues is the basis of the prophecy.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
The Independent.
LOCAL.
Fresh garden seeds at Maxons.

Fresh garden seeds at MaxOns.
Legal Tenders in Portland-buy-
ing, "a; selling, So. Silver coin at
the same rates.
A Childrens' Temperance Band is
to be organized in the Methodist
Sunday School.
The minstrels at the Post are to
give an entertainment at Orc Elmo
Theatre in Portland soon.
The improvements on Main street,
opposite the City Hall, help out the
reputation of that part of town.
CONFIRMED.-Nicholas H. Owings
has been confirmed by the Senate to
be Secretary of Washington Territory.
DIPTHERIA.-This scourge is max
ing sad havoc at Salem. A great
many children have died. Last week
two or three funerals in a day were
seen as the results of the work Of
death.
TYPHOID FEvER.-Word comes that
typhoid fever is prevailing to an
alarming extent at Nanaimo. Re-
Gently three persons died there in
one day.
REvIvAL.-The Methodist Church
revival at Olympia goes on with una
bated vigor. The Transcript says
they have gathered many poor sim
ner into the fold.
SPOTTED FEyER.-The Port Towns
end Argus says: "a disease, recog-
nized as the spotted fever, is prevail
ing at LaConner, and several families
have children down with it."
WOMAN.--Liet Farrow delivered a
lecture on woman, at the Post Chapel
last Wednesday evening. A tull house
greeted him, aud all were pleased with
his ingenious handling of the subject.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

The undersigned is conducting q private
school in the public school house in Vancou-
ver Terms to pupils:-English studies per
scholar, 80 cents week in advance. Latin
French or Bookkeeping % cents week extra.
II. G. LIESER
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

SEATTLE TowNsITE.-The Commits
sioner of the General Land Office
has decided the Seattle Land Contest
in favor of the City and against the
Northern Pacific Railroad, the hold
ers of Valentine Scrip and Preempt-
OrS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Notice to Delinquent Tax Payers

The delinquent tax list for 1876 has been
placed In my hands for collection. An imme-
date settlement will save costs.
J. H. FLETCHER,
Sheriff Clarke Co, W. I.
Vancouver, January 10. 1871. A.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

WoRK.-This is the way our good
orthodox brother of the Portland
STANDARD bOils it down.
Work is a monster of such frightful mean,
That, to he hated, needs but to be seen;
But seen too oft, familiar with his face,
We can't endure; we up and leave the place.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
Holloway's Ointm emit. Sore Legs

Wounds. Ulcers, dc. can be cured. The treat
ment rs indicated by nature, is to reduce the
local Inflammation, soothe the neighboring
nerves, cool the heated blood, and render the
watcry ichorous discharge consistent and
healthy. Happily. Holloways Ointment ac-
complishes these ends with unfailing certain
ty Is cents per box or pot lS9
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
WANTED.

A young horse or mare, 6 years old, 16 hands
high, well built, sound, true in harness and
good disposition, weighing 400 or 1900 lbs.
State price, delivered in Victoria.
Address,
JOHN NJ. CLEARY,
Victoria, b. G.