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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
"The Doctor and Miss Peggy"

Congress held its session in Philadel-
phia until the year 1900. The city had
the tone and style of capital, and was
the residence of many men of wealth.
Among these was William Bingham, a
millionaire, who lived, it was said, in the
most snowy style of any man in America
His fondness for display prompted him
to introduce the aristocratic customs of
the Old World. At his parties, each
guest was announced three times. AS he
entered the hall, his name was called
aloud. A servant on the stairs took it
up, and, in loud voice, proclaimed it to
Ne man waiting at the drawing room
door; and as the guest passed in to salute
the host, his name, for the third time,
was pronounced in stentorian tones.
This foolish fashion, so unsuited to the
manners of a Republic, was put stop to
by q ridiculous occurrence. At one of
Mr.. Bingham's parties, an eminent ply
drove up to the door.
"What name, siri" inquired the servant
who opened the carriage door.
"The doctor and Miss Peggy" replied
DR.. Kuhn.
THE doctor and Miss Peggy" cried
out the man at the hall door, as the guests
entered.
1.-The doctor and Miss Peggy" bawled
he of the stairs as the guests assembled
then.
1.-THE doctor and Miss Peggy J" shouted
the liveried footman, as, amid the laugh
ter of the company, Miss Peggy and her
father entered the drswing-room.
The blunder was too much weight for
newly -introduced fashion to carry. "Miss
Peggy" suppressed it.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

THERE is no tropical plant with which
We are acquainted so delicate and SO
graceful in its form as eur native ferns.
This is now SO largely recognized that
ferns are becoming the favorite plant
with many, and We read that large fern
cry has been established in New Jersey
to meet the growing demand for them.
The popularity of the fern is that it
needs protection. II is as fragile as it is
graceful. We lind it growing to perfec-
ton in the woods, and are delighted with
its vase like form, so complete in its out
lines, but We do not always reflect that it
owes its perfection to the over. shadowing
forest trees which protect it from the rude
winds. We discover this when We at
tempt to transplant it to the garden,
where the first breeze breaks its delicate
stems and destroys its beauty of outline.
Nature gives it the protection OF the ov-
ershadowing trees, beneath which it at
tains beauty of form very difficult to
preserve in the open garden. This IS one
If those instances OF adaptation so often
seen in natures works.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
A Song in a Strange Land.

the Hebrew reads, "They that sow in
tears shall reap in singing"
To some brave souls in trouble, as to
Paul and Silas in prison, the singing
even takes the place Of tears, and an
ticipates the harvest Of joy. That the
language of Christian hope is native in
sacred tunes, and that it never breathes
unheard, the story of David Corrie touch
ingly illustrates.
David Corrie was Scotch boy, trained
in the Covenanters' faith, and early
taught both to say the Catechism and to
sing the Psalms.
Many Of the grand melodies of Luther
and the German Reformers had found
their way among the harsher tunes of
his native land, and through all his
childhood and youth, he had heard them
and joined in them by the Preside and at
the kirk, till they were as familiar as his
own name.
But David Corrie had restless spirit,
and, as he grew to manhood, he could
not abide at home.
He shipped as a sailor, and for years
had his will of wandering, while the
wilder license of seattle gradually wore
out the pious impressions of his earlier
days.
Then a sudden sorrow checked him
in his erring ways, and shut him up to
reflection.
His ship fell into the clutches of the
Algerines, and he was carried in chains
to Oran and sold as a slave.
For time this affection, so terrible
to his restless, rowing nature, almost
crushed him, but the old memories, and
the holy lessons of his youth returned at
length, and became his only comfort.
Time passed, and the CALLING hard
ships of his servitude never lightened,
and no deliverance seemed near. But
he suffered on in patience, and every
day, when his task was done, and he lay
in his guarded quarters, he thought over
the sacred texts he had learned in boy
hood, and "sung the Lords songs in a
strange land"
One lovely moonlight night, as an
English man -of-war lay to in the har5or,
off the shore where David was confined,
some sailors heard in the distance some
strains of "Old Hundred" stealing over
the sea.
Recent events, the time, the character
of the place, all quickly suggested the
explanation. There was British sub
ject in captivity. Ever ready for an adj
venture, the generous tars manned a
boat, and followed the sound of the song,
reached the spot where the prisoner lay,
and, with one bold stroke in the Kings
name, wrested him from his Moslem
guafdsmen's hands, and carried him un-
der the protection of the English flag.
Restored to liberty, David Corrie re-
turned to his dear old Scotland home,
where he found his mother still living.
Humble gratitude inspired him from
that day, and, mindful of his strange de-
liverance, through all his life of piety
and peace he sung from an Overlooking
heart the old refrain that had moved his
deliverance at sea:
"Be thou, o God, exalted high"
Youths Companion.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

Strike while the iron is hot;
Duller each moment its glow;
II YOU wait till the metal grows cold,
Small impression is made by the blow.
Opportunities seldom return
II neglected, so do not delay;
Be wise and improve them at once,
And grapple success while you may.
Fortune favors the prompt and alert
Who are quick to discern and to seize
The straws that Chance watts in their way
Before they're swept off by the breeze.
To hesitance, sloth, and neglect
Were the prizes of Life ere decreed!
No; the vigilant, active and keen,
You will find, are the ones that succeed.
When the moment for action arrives,
To be prompt be it ever your rule.
Strike while the iron is hot,
And don't wait for the metal to cool.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

The two United States Senators, who
ever served the longest terms. were both
North Carolinians by birth-Benton, of
Missouri, aud King, of Alabama. The
former served thirty, the latter twenty
nine years. 1t is related, in reference to
MIR. Kings extreme courtesy, that when
he presided over the Senate, the two SEN
ators from Arkansas pronounced the
name of their State differently, and that
he punctiliously observed this difference.
He invariably recognized one a. ",he gen.
tleman fiom Ark-an. sue" and the other
as 1.-The gentleman from Arkansas"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

WHEN q dog barks at night in Japan
the owner is arrested and sentenced t"
work year for the neighbofs that we're
disturbed. The dog gets of easier, being
simply killed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

A sYMrATHIzING heart is spring Of
pure water bursting forth from IL. noun
tain side. Ever pure and sweet in tself,
1t carries glsdness aud JOY on every rip
pie Of It's sparkling current.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

Ii is a matter Of regret that not q sin
gle book agent fell during the labor riots
They all sta ted for California.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

CATTLE FooD.-Experience teaches US
that cattle thrive best on mixed diet.
All hay or all grain will produce less
beef than hay and grain. The animal
structure of the * also demands bulk in
food, as we'll as richness; the feeding Of
concentrated food being only profitable
so far as the animal assimilates it-be-
yond that simply increasing the manure
heap, at cost far beyond its value. The
OK has approximately eleven and one
half pounds of stomach, with only two
and one-half pounds of intestiues, to
each one hundred pounds of live weight;
the sheep has less stomach and more in
tesines, giving smaller percentage of
digestive apparatus; while the pig for
every one hundred pounds of his live
weight has only one and onetbird
pounds of stomach to six pounds of in
testines. A steer would thrive on a bulk
of straw, with little oil meal, that
would shrink a sheep and starve pig.
Pork can be produced from clear corn
meal, while mutton requires y greater
variety of food, and beef crtte would
become cloyed and diseased with its ex-
elusive use. A thoughtful attention to
these broad facts will change much in
judicious feeding into cheaper meat pro-
Observation-Disclosures.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
SeasOnable Hints.

If from your poultry you desire eggs,
more of heat external and internal (the
latter by heat, producing, stimulating
food) must be given moo, than during the
spring and summer season. Remember
ing always that the production of eggs
in winter is unnatural, and unnatural
means must be afforded to gain this end
Remember, also, if your birds are rare,
choice specimens, and the eggs are for
table use, you may pay dear for them.
Howe Consider.for a moment. Egg pro-
ducing naturally is confined to two sea-
sons, the spring and summer; if, by fore
ing, the two seasons are heightened to
three, almost four, must it not be at the
expense of vitalitya May not shortness
of life be the resulta Nature is unit;
you cannot add to one quarter but at the
expense of another. To the farmer
whose poultry profits are when eggs are
high, we would say, feed well, give good
stimulating food, give warmth and pro-
lection, and you will be rewarded. But
to the fancier-whose profit is in eggs for
Matching, whose pride is gratifed by the
showroom award-don't force your birds.
Do not crowd them either for work or
for room. Give just sufficient warmth
for perfect health. Remember that ma
ture Cares for her own. If your birds are
in heated quarters the feathering will be
light and thin. If in cooler it will be
heavy and perfect. The eggs, if the lay
ing be delayed until nature herself IA
vors, will produce stronger and healthier
chicks, and the percentage be greater
than if the result of a forcing, cram
ming artificial feeding and care. Let
your care and effort be for perfect con-
dition, and the result will be, if your
stock is good, perfect plumage and but
few clear eggs when the Matching season
arrives.
If you have flooring in your chicken
house and use sawdust under the roosts
for cleanliness, don't use it upon the
feeding place. If during winter your
feeding place is in the same pen with the
roosts, nail strip across the floor say
two inches high, separating the parts,
thus keeping the sawdust to its duty
Upon the feeding place throw sand or soil
of any kind. Sawdust is injurious to
fowls, it is an indige>tible substance the
gizzard cannot act upon, and not only
uocS IL iudhc tIc DlIuS uDCtulIoTtdDle,
but, by causing unnatural thirst, very
Don affects the birds general condition
The gravel the birds will find and take
from the sand or loan will prove bene-
fetal to their health. In weather when
the birds are confaed indoors, cover the
feed lightly with hay, straw or autumn
leaves, as promotive of health in afford
ing exercise. Journal.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
Strike While the Iron is Hot.

BY w. X. BARBER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-02

We learn that Mr.. Albert NJ. G. kes formerly a
tradesman in the lower village for quite a number
of years and who has for the past four years been
located in the State of Vermont, where he sold
out this season, is about opening a store at Saco.
We have bo doubt he will secure a pleasant and
successful patronage.
Mr.. A. ). Curtis of Newcastle has purchased a
home a3the lower village, aud We understand
that he viii 20 into trade, and we hope that he
will receive good share Of the patronage which
he richly deserves.
Rev. &. ". Christie of Wscasset, preached at
the Congregational church to unusually large
audience. There Is some movement toward having
permanent preaching which Is so much needed.
We omitted to mention the death of Capt. Dan
iel McCobb, who died quite suddenly few weeks
ago, although he had been unwell for some time
yet II was unexpected; his funeral was Que of the
largest for wears ia town. He moved into town
some nine years ago anc mas constantly held posi-
lions of trust. lie was buried under tue direction
OF the +. X a. Nj. Lincoln lodge. OF Wlscssset
of which he was "A member.
There is great deal of sickness in town.
We noticed in the last issue of the Weekly Vi,i-
tan, that the United States Senate adjourned last
week to attend Baltimore horse-race. Now we
do not know where that editor obtained his inior-
nation, but we saw il stated in both the lepubli-
can and democratic papers that 1t was the re-
nowned democratic H0uss.
The high school which has been under the faith
full and efficient instruction of NJ. &. A. Hobrook
student OF Bates college, for the past nine weeks
closes this week, though the school was not so
large as last fail, on account of tuition which
had to be paid in order to support yet has bee
of a good size. and those that have attended have
been class that have re sched to wears, 10 which
they see its need and practical bearings in life.
We are sorry that Mr.. Hobrook could not have
been retained for the Winter school. We under
stand that he will teach at South Bristol
Hon. w. j. CortheIl, State Super intendent of
Schools, has arranged for Teachers Insli ute to
BIZ held at Newcastle, Monday Nov. 18th. The
call is to teachers, committees and supervisors,
and we earnestly hope that there will be some
among our teachers that will atteud If posi-
bic all should avail themselves OF the opportunity /;
We know that ii it is possible our faithful and
efficient supervisors will be present and set forth
the wants Of our towns. Surely there is need of
some means to wake up portion OF our people.
The subject for discussion will be examina ion OF
tenchers, school inspection, text books classified
ton, methods of teaching. sHk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-02
THE EASTERN WAR.
The Movements of tn g
Troops.
Fears for The Army Of OSman
PaSha.
The RuSSi.D Force Around PIeVna.
TIE RUSSIAN LOSS.
The Opening Of the Seige Of Kars.
TIE RUSSIAN LOSS.
The Opening Of the Seige of Kars.

NEW YORK, November l. A special states that
the Russian troops around Plevna are estim ated
at $50 900 with fifty siege and FIVE hundred field
guns.
Ine siege of Lars has opened. The garrison
consists of over one thousand men who are well
provsioned.
ST. PETERSBURG, November |. Official return
OF the Russian killed and wounded and missing
from the commencement of hostilities to the 25th
of October, is 6l,942
LONDON. November |. II apeear. from Blu
chsrest telegram of last evening that an effort is
be NJ made TO gain possession of the Plevna aud
kahova road.
The Roumanian force which has been stationed
between the rivers Vld and Iskrai, yesterday,
made a Reconnaissance at Long Danube in the d.
rection of Rahavs. At voGeni they found that
the Turkish detachment was occupying some
earthworks.
koumsnIsn reports state after brief cannonsde
the Turkish magazine exploded and the garrison
retrested in the direction of kshova. Two COM
panies OF RoumsDians occupy redoubt.
VIENNA. November l. Uneasiness at Constan-
tinople about Ghazi Osmsn Pasha's army is BY no
means groundless.
The roads in the direction of Widen and the
Venatzo do not appear to have been closed, but
these OF little avail for supplies, and are very
poor, especially the sofia road, in case of retreat
from Plevna.
While here only detachme Mt. of Russian cav
airy ranging west of the Vid, and all important
points on the road were held by the Turks, a re-
treat could have been effected with tolerable quick
uess, but now that the Muscovite army may be
said to be in the rear of PlevDa and on the most
direct line If retreat, retiring movement by the
other routes becomes rather doubtful matter.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, November |. 1t is officially
announced that 226.79 men to be immediate
ly called out for active service.
A number of Russians are concentrated in
the Ham Baghss Pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-02
The Trouble In japan.
PEACE RESTORED AND TROOPS
RETURNING.
P"li y Of Cancellation and Forbear.
ance Proclaimed.

1oKAHANA, October IL. Peace is completely
restored at the South and the troops are returning
home policy Of Cancellation and forbearance
IS proclaimed. severe punishment being only fer
those whose ciimes are ether than rolitical.
Aysmn. the former Governor of Kog oshins, was
executed for betrsyiDg his trust and CONVEX ting
public monies to rebel uss s. and others for partc-
palon IN wsnton massacres
Those who merely fought in the insurrection
under misleading guidance, are to be leniently
dealt with.
satgss body and head were found, but under
circumstances which still leave doubt as to the ex-
a &c, position held by HIM in the rebel movement.
~ Is piooaoie now that 1t will never be known to
what extent be is responsible for the outbreak. or
whether he nstigated it at all. His active partic-
patton at the end, however, have placed beyond
doubt that the Imperial infant Prince received the
lame OF i9ki Halo, with the customary ceremo-
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iNarrtrn.

In sa o, goth ult by Rev. A. W. Pottle, II ebert
H. john ON to NJ ss Sarah A. Clark both Of Au
gusts
In Palermo, 18th ult., bv H. T. Black Esq., Geo
+. Whit WaieIyIl to Miss AbDe NJ. Bailey of
Palermo
In Newrt> e, 25 ult by Rev. y. F. Ober, at the
re ten OF the brides father, John l. Clifford %
Miss ,rtha r. Hussev.
In Is istol, alta ult., by Rev. J. Z. Simant n at
the reid nee OF the bride, father, Daniel Z fer
of Bost n to Miss lie J. Manning.
In ewston, 3st uit., q B. Hmm upnd of Lock.
port, n. ), to Miss Hattie f. Rich OF Lewiston I;
5oth ut Lucus NJ Haywood OF Auburn to Miss
Ida NJ. Parker OF Lewiston.
In Harland 30th ult., eph u. ireland to Miss
Ella NJ Rowell, both Of Harland
In conway, \. H., h nit, John w. Drew of
Ere edom T. Miss tranecnah kennett OF Madi ON
y. a..
In lisbon, 9th nit Wilbur r. s. Ltchfeld of
Levi ton % Miss tl"rin. |. Bartlett OF Rumfori.
Ia III uhitld, 18th u t., Franklin n. Jack Of
Tulnert Mss Alice V. Il ny of Litchheld.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
Iaila Eeupsacr toururl.
SUDDEN DEATH.
a Woman Belonging il sk7w-
hogan Dies in Lawrence.
THE CAUSE SAID TO BE CRIMINAL
MALPRACTICE.


LAWRENCE, November |. Sunday evening a
woman calling herself MIS- Thompson. engaged
in peddling complexion powder and cosmetics
died suddenly at 4S9 Essex street, Lawrence.
Having no relatives here. the police were notified
and the circumstances attending her death being
of a suspicious nature, the body was entombed,
and an investigation commenced.
1t has been ascertaned that her name was Mrs.
Laura A. Small. She has q husband and two
children residing at Skowhegan, Me. She came
to Lawrence few months ago, since which time
she has boarded at various places. Last Friday
sue WIS taken i'll at her boarding house, 39l Es-
sex street, kept by Mrs. Bowman, and at her own
request was moved to the house Of Mrs. Jepson,
sol Essex. The latter, not having sufficient ac-
commoda'ion refused to keep her. She then
went to Mrs. Haley, 4S9 Essex; and her illness
increasing, magnets physician and clairvoyant
was called. She died in great pain on Sunday
evening.
The husband was notified and arrived in Law
renee, ,dnesday. An autopsy was held We'd
nesday, and an inquest was ordered to be held on
Thursday afternoon.
Her husband states he has not lived with her
for a number Of years on account Of her bad
character. 1t is known that her death was caused
by malpractice, attempting to procure abortion,
but whether the injury was self-inHicted or com
mitted by q med cal st endant will be decided at
the inquest,
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SOUTH CAROLYN
Cont Matters.

COLUMBIA, November |. The trial Of ex-state
treasurer Carduza was begun to. day. Ex-speaker
Lee testified that there a surplus of Jour thou
sand dollars OF the appropriation for the extra leg
islature session OF 1873. Card,zs proposed that
Lee and Gleaves, the president of the Senate with
the clerks Of the two houses, should issue egis
latlve cet thcate for that amount, the treasurer
Cardoza to pay it, and the parties to divide, which
agreement was carried out and the money OBJ
tanned.
Mr.. Woodruff, clerk of the Senate, testified to
almost the same facts The certificate was pre-
pared by Woodruff, in the name of c. l.. Frank
font, fictitious person intended to represent F
l.. Card "a.
The jury i, composed of four white and eigh
colored men.
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NEW lORk, November /. Several people were
examined to-day by the Tweed committee, rea-
tive TO the capitol building at Albany, but nothing
new is divulged.
Bank Matters.
The Chamber of Commerce prepared memoir
al requesting Congress to appoint a commission to
inquire into the workings OF the present bankrupt
law, with authority TO recommend amendments
and also requesting that the commission be partly
composed Of merchants.
ARRAY.
Joseph Williams, fireman, was stabbed Sunday,
nv jas, Donovan, another fireman; died to-day
Donovan was arrested.
Financial.
A Washington special says: "On account of
$4,000 600 per cent. bouds subscribed for dur
ing the thirty days, all owed for public subscrip-
ton, $4,000 600 $40 bonds have been called
and Si50J0,OOo have been placed to the credit of
the resumption fund, leaving Sl2000 600 vet to
be disposed of OF this amount So 900 600 will be
used for resumption purposes during the present
month"
Failures.
The October failures in this city are siyty-one.
the largest number IN any one month for a year
The aggregate liabilities ave s., 600, 900, about
SlU0 900 less than III September.
Gilt.
Mrs. John c. Green donates $50 900 to the
Home for destitute oh lldren of .eamen.
Frauds.
The testimony as TO the methods OF carving the
Popular Life Insurance Company by its manager,
Lambert, Is that they we're OF the most irauduen at
nature.
Collection.
Two thousand dollars were collected from of =
tce-ho.dets at the custom house yesterday, by two
men stationed at the treasury office 10y Gen Pirck-
ney, who has for several years attended to this
branch of campaign work.
Report.
The tax PAYERS association of BROOKLYN charge
that 10000 900 was expended on Prospect Park
s5OO,OOO having been stolen.
Oakley Hall.
Ex-Mayor Oakley Hall was met on Broadway
this forenoon, and in an interview with a tele
gram reporter, said that no person knew of the
mode of his leaving; that he had not for a long
time prior been himself that ring troubles bad
nothing TO do with it. He said II have now
had a SIX months rest, really the fist during 20
years continuous prosessional and political Con
Hicts. SO long as my brain holds out shall ie-
sist every attempt to make it spp ar that former
mayor OF this great city deliberately planned and
carefully executed and profted pecunlarlly by a
criminal conspiracy"
Death.
James Brown rmerly one of the great bank
ing house hrm of Brown Bros. 4 Co., dled in n.
Y. to day, aged 81 years