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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
FREE HOMEsTEADs on THE PUBLIC
LANDS.


Under the above caption the Ore
CONAN publishes several mistakes liza
BILE to lead people astray, and cause
both trouble and expense to the set
tier as well as officers of the Land
department. The mistakes consid-
cred seriatUm are as follows:
Pre-emptors may take s0acres Of public land
classed at $3.50 per acre.
The fact is, pre-emptors may take
160 acres of such land. whether it be
classed at sl.25 or $3.50 per acre.
Wherever the minimum rate per acre
was doubled homesteads were reduced
TO so acres, except for soldiers, but
prescriptions remained the same as
before, i. e., 100 acres or less at $3.50
per acre.
The privilege extends 10 women who may
be heads Of families. The affidavit
fof the homestead claimant must also sci
forth that he or she is the head Of fam
lily, or else twenty -one years Of age.
This amounts almost to contra
diction; first, the privilege extends tC
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

That travelling humbug DR.. Flattery,
who makes a practice of cheating the
newspapers of their pay for advertising
his quackery has been trying to get the
Portland Standard indicted for libel but
has thus far failed. He has been ex-
posed mercilessly by Washington Ter
ritory papers as he deserved. and they
will not let up on him. libel or no libel.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

In an indirect way Congress is doing
the county great service this winter
Up to the ninth day of this month
nearly four thousand bills and resolu-
tons had been introduced in both bran
ches, and so far just ten of them have
passed and become laws. OF these
four thousand bills more than half are
private relief bills, and other matters
of private legislation, most of them en-
tirely out of place in the national halls
of legislation, and they will be as they
deserve drowned out in the vast flood of
proposed legislation and leisurely dis
cussion of the more important matters
of appropriations, railroad bills and
revenue. The fewer bills passed the
better off will the county be, and the
less will there be to repeal by a succeed
ing Congress. The American people
suffer most by being governed too much,
not by a lack of legislation
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

At one of the worlSingmen's meet
ings in San Francisco recently in the
selection of a committee for some
purpose, part of the committee
was made up when some ore in the
assembly said: 1--WE have an Irish
man, an Englishman, German, q
Frenchman, now let us add a Sean
dinavian," which was carried; when
some one, with the utmost sarcasm,
said: Now. hadn't we better add
an American to our party when
cries of "No, Noi" arose from all
parts OF the house, and the Ameri.
can was left off.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

women who may be heads of families,
and again she must swear that she is
the head of family or is 81 years Of
age. The homestead law applies to
women the same as to men, except
perhaps in the case Unmarried women.
The applicant under the homestead law must
pay ten dollars on filing his claim with the
register, and is thereby permitted to enter 100
acres, or so acres on payment of five dollars.
The entire cost to the settler is only
the original ten dollars paid on filing the APP
plication for l60 acres, or 50 acres on payment
of five dollars.
Not so, because the Land Office fees
in each case are $12 in addition to
the Government fee of $40 and IS,
and a soldiers claim of 100 acres on
$3.50 land will cost S34.
Any one who wishes to complete his title
before the expiration of five years, can do so
only by payment TO the United States of the
valuation of the land, Sl.25 or $3.50 an acre as
the case may be. But he has at all times the
prior right to do this. and so become full
owner of the land, as against any other person.
The claimant cannot commute his
homestead until after six months res
idence and cultivation and making i'm
provements.
The five years residence is waived in favor
of all soldiers and sailors who served the u. S.
ninety days or longer during the war of 1861 -5,
and were honoraby discharged. Every such
| soldier tor his widow or children in case of his
! decease), is entitled to free entry of 100 acres
| on condition of actual residence and cultiva-
ton for one year only.
The term of service of the soldier is
counted in offset to the five years, but
such term of service must be four
, years, unless sooner discharged for
disability, to entitle him to home
stead at the expiration of one years
residence. When discharged for dis
ability the soldier is entitled to credit
for the full term of his enlistment,
whatever that may be. A soldier
who had served but 90 days at the
| time of the rebellion, that being his
full term of enlistment, would have to
reside on his homestead four years
and nine months before he would be
permitted to make his final proof for
patenting, but he would be entitled
to 100 acres of $3.50 land.
Any settler on the public domain who has
| set out and cultivated for two years as much
| as five acres of trees on an 50 acre homestead
of 100 acres, is entitled to receive free patent
| for his land in three years instead of five.
Under the timber culture act the
| claimant must set out to trees and
cultivate one quarter Of his claim to
entitle him to its benefits.
The errors thus sent out by the
Oregonian are already bearing fruit in
trouble at the Land office, and imme-
diate correction is due from that in
huential and largely circulated sheet.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
NOTICE..
L. 5. LAND OFFICE.

L. S. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver. W. T., Feb. IL, 1878.
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED
~ at this Office by William d. Wamplcr,
against Cornelius Austin, for abandoning his
Homestead Entry No. 1859, dated July ., 1872,
upon the south = Of southwest /. Section -,
Township North, Range > East, in Clarke
County, Washington Territory, with Il view to
the cancellation of said entry, the said parties
are hereby summoned To appear at th, Office
on the 18th day Of March, 1873, at 9 o'clock A.
NJ, to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged Abandonment
W. IL. SMALLWOOD, Register
S ". BROWN Receiver
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

Adm Illustrators Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned has been appointed by the
Probate Court Of Clarke county, Washington
Territory, rs administrator, dc bonis non, Of
the estate of Joseph Petrain, late Of Clarke
county, deceased. All persons having bust
ness with the said estate will take due notice
OF such appointment.
Dated Vancouver W. T., Feb. -, 1873.
JOHN O'kEANE,
Administrator de bonis non of the estate
of Joseph Petran, deceased
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
To Whom it May Concern.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT /
~ have given to my son, Oliver Knapp. his
time relinquishing all claims To his services
henceforth; and shall not pay any debts con-
tracsed by him, nor has he any authority to
contract any debts in my name
Dated Mil Plain, W. T., Feb. IL, 1873.
II NJ KNAPP
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
The independent.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2l, 1875.
THE ARMY.

AT last the military committee In
the House of Representatives have
reached conclusion on the proposed
reduction of the United States army,
subject that has caused vast am
mount of discussion. The committee
has pronounced against any reduction
whatever and will so recommend to the
House, very wise and sensible con-
clusion. Because Southern members
and ultra Bourbons have been the
leaders i'll this movement of reduction,
much obliquy has been heaped upon
them, and the Southerners have stood
in for most of the abuse. This ele-
ment in great measure controls the
legislation of Congress, and to them
must be given the credit at last, for
this evidence of returning reason and
exhibition of good sense. If the Dem
ocracy were to always act thus on all
important questions before the people,
they would soon have undisputed con
troll of public affairs, but where they do
one good piece of legislation they com
nit dozen serious blunders, and are
always kept on the anxious seat The
army could not be reduced at the
present time with safety to the public
service, viewed either as a matter of
economy or for keeping up the efficiency
of the service Although the Eastern
world is in a tumult, and on the point of
a general conflict, this country is not
likely to be drawn into it, requiring
the services of our army; but the
Northwest will probably need every
soldier that can be spared during the
coming season, to protect its settle
ments, mining camps, and frontiers
from anticipated Indian incursions;
while the pestiferous labor movement
still continues and may repeat its out
breaks of last season, where nothing
but the regular troops had any power
or commanded any respect. Sitting
Bull has been recruiting his forces, and
gathering arms and ammunition for a
year, now threatening another onslaught
on frontier posts and the ranches of the
stock men. The Bannock and the
Snake Indians are also giving evidence
of making serious Trouble during the
coming season. Last year it was all
the army could do to handle one band
of less than thousand determined In
dams, leaving many important forts
and posts with onl V corporal's guard
10 secure safety; and should the army
have double contest on hand this
season, an increase of the force would
become an imperative necessity much
less would a reduction of the force sub
serve the public interests Last year
enough money was expended by the
Government in unusual transportation
of troops, made necessary for want of
sufficient number of men to guard all
necessary points, to have supported an
increase OF 5000 men to the regular
forces; and it would have been economy
TO have made such an increase one
year ago. The House will no doubt
sustain the committee in its report,
and would serve the public interests by
authorizing the filling of all regiments
to the maximum, or even ordering an
increase of : 600 mon
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

The Seattle AteHigencer says that
"0range Jacobs receives $4,000 a year
to represent Seattle in particular and
the Territory in general at Washington.
Humph, just as though the whole Ter
ritory centered at Seattle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
Proposals for Army Supplies.
OFFICE CHIEF CoMMIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE
Department of the Columbia,

OFFICE CHIEF COMMIsSARY OF SUBSISTENCE
Department of the Columbia
Portland, Oregon, February 9th, 1875 !
SEALED PROPOSALS., IN TRIPLICATE,
- with copy of this advertisement attached
to each, will lie received at this Office and at
the office of the Acting Commissary of Sub
sistence of each post for which supplies are
required, until II O'clock Wednesday, March
9th, 1878, for the delivery OF the following Sub
sistence Supplies, viz:
At Fort Walla Walla, w. T., $4,000 pounds;
Fort Vancouver, w. T., $4,000 pounds;
Fort Townsend, W. T., 10000 pounds;
Fort Stevens, Oregon, 1880 pounds;
Fort Candy W. T., 10000 pounds.
FAMILY FLOUR.
At Portland, Oregon, 6000 pounds.
The Flour to be delivered March %, 1873.
Samples of the Flour proposed to be fur
nishcd must be submitted with the proposals.
Proposals must be accompanied by guar
antce, signed by two responsible persons and
sworn to before some magistrate having au-
thorty to administer oaths, stating that if u
contract is awarded they will enter into bonds
for the faithful fulilment of the. contract.
Proposals for any part of the above will be
considered, the L. :. reserving the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Prices in L. s. Currency written rs well as
expressed in figures.
For further information apply to each Act
ing Commissary of Subsistence of the post
concerned or at this office.
Envelopes should be endorsed, Proposals
for Flour All ". II. BELL,
Captain and c. S, L. s. ARMY.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
sHERIFP's SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE AND ORDER
ID of sale To me directed, issued out of the
District Court of the Second Judicial District
of Washington Territory holding terms at Ka-
lama for the counties of Cowlitz and Wahkia
kum in favor of Thompson Draw, plaintiff. and
against Amelia Brickels, Administrative OF the
estate of jeremiah Brickels, deceased and
Amelia Brickels, defendants, for the sum of
seventeen hundred and ninety -four dollars and
four cents (sl1W0), United States gold coin,
and interest thereon since January sth 1873
at seven per cent per annum, and costs taxed
ut eighty-nine dollars, and accruing costs |
did on the 9th day OF February, A. u. 1873, levy
upon the real estate mentioned and described
In said decree and order Of sale, which Is Us fol-
lows, to-wit:
Two hundred acres of from the north side
Of Donation Claim number forty-one in town
ship seven north of the base line OF range
numbers one and two west of the Willamette
meridian, known rs the Donation land claim
of Maria Jane Baker, widow of Francis W.
Ward, deceased, aud Sarah Ellen Ward. the
minor heir Of the said Francis w Ward, TO-
gether with all and singular the tenements,
hcreditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in any wise appertaining, and
all the estate, right, title, interest claim or de-
mand OF the said defendants or any of them or
Of the heirs representatives, or successors In
interest ofthc said Jeremiah Brickels, deceased,
at law or in equity in or to the same;
Now therefore, by virtue of said decree and
order OF sale,
On Tuesday. the 2eth day of March.
A. u. 1873, at the hour Of eleven o'clock a. IN.
OF said day, at the Court house door in Cowltz
county, VIII sell the above described real es-
tate at public auction, 10 the highest bidder, 10
satisfy said decree, interest costs, and accru-
ing costs. j. b. STONE,
Sheriff Of Cowlitz County, W.T.
kalsna, February 5th, A. n. ls.s.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21

There is a Chinaman at Walla Walla
so aristocratic that the Waterman de-
lights to call him Colonel; "Col Hen Lee "
Toadyism in America is contemplate
enough with applying the miserable
practice to Cinnamon.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-21
THE KALAMA CONVENTION.

Since the first pages of our paper
were run off, containing commune
cation from the chairman of the Re-
publican committee of Clarke county,
discussing convention matters, the
Republican Central Committee has
changed it's call for a Second Judicial
District Convention so as to make
kalama the place of meeting instead
of Olympia. The convention will as
semble on the 2Sth inst. The follow
ing dispatch was received here on
Tuesday afternoon:
SEATTLE, Feb. 10, 1878.
To s. w. BRowN:-
Second District nominating Convention
changed to kalama.
(sig) DANIEL BAGLEY, Chm.
While the Republicans in the dis
trict have been having their little bear
dance over the location of the meeting
of the convention to nominate dele
gates to the Constitutional Convention
the Democrats of the district did not
even peep. Are they "laying low for
ducks" will they at the proper
time come in and secure the election of
their candidates. Let those most con-
cerned look out for squalls.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19
GOING TO MEET THE SENATOR.

Not a few of our citizens will go to Bowers
Mansion Tomorrow with view, not only to
take in the picnic, but to see Senator Jones,
as well. We trust it may be known just
when the Senator is to arrive here, for there
ia so general disposition to do him honor
and give him welcome that it Is to be hoped
that something like definite arrangements
may be made with regard to his reception
even if the encounter should be Of 10 more
than few minutes duration.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19
CARSON GUARD SHOOTING MATCH

On Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock, the
members of the Carson Guard will meet for
their annual target shooting near Eager's mill,
The prize for the best shooting is medal.
Markers will remain on the ground until P
NJ to accommodate all participants. The dis,
lance is 200 yards, off hand. We second the
motion of our neighbor that the citizens ten
der some prizes by way of encouragement.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19
a ! stZE MEDAL

Worth s75 given by L Society will he contested for in
GRAND TARGET Shooting TOURNAMENT by picked
teams squads from each If the military companies in
the state and interesting games and amusement
will cniytn the occasion.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19
SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAINS

Over the Virginia AID Trrckee Railroad will convey Pic
neers and their friends to and from the Picnic Grounds
leaving Virginia City at NJ, Gold Hill SIS \. NJ,
Reno at A. M, stopping at Silver City Switch aud other
points for eNcursionlsts Returning the trains will leave
the grounds at 80 2. NJ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19

M0EE OF Try esterday i'll Justice With
oreils Court, a case was tried that was in the
nature Of continuance Of the cause tried
the day before. OF course juryghad to be
called, who, after listening to a quantity of
filthy language, rendered a verdict of not
guilty. Mrs Phillips, the keeper of n,ajSon
de joie. was the defendant. We thought the
Justice looked as though he wished he had the
power to send the whole tribe to the lock up.
TARGET SHooTING--We have been informed
that the rifle clubs of Virginia desire to prac-
tice at our rife range, and are willing to par
ticipate in a shooting tournament at Carson
during the fall, to take place about the time
Of our fall races. We would suggest to our
Carson team that arrangements be made with
Virginia teams and the managers of the n. A
NJ. & NJ. Society to bring about a friendly
contest Of the kind.
New MUSIC-Sherman, Hyde & Co. have
sent us g When the Twilight Soft is Falling"
song and chorus, by D. S. Hakes A perfect
Musical gem, and a rare combination of sen-
timent, music and art. With illustrated title
page and beautiful print. A production re-
pletc with the tenderest emotion, and whose
merit demands no recommendation other than
an introduction. Price, So cents.
JUSTICE CoURT.-Justice Witherell at the
forenoon session yesterday disposed of the
case The State VS.. Fish, on a charge of cru
city to animals, in severely and inhumanely
beating horse with a chain--the facts being
proven i'll Court. If we have not law suffi-
cient to punish in such cases, repeal would
be in order. Defendant acquitted,
AT THE PIcNIC.-We suppose there is little
doubt that Senator Jones will accept the very
hearty invitation to attend the picnic of the
Pioneers to morrow. Himself is 49er, and
ia possessed of all the sympathies of a
Thoroughbred old-timer. The meeting will
be immensely cordial and pleasant all round.
ORATIoN AT BELLEvLLE.-W have re-
ceived a copy of the Belleville Times contain
ing a copy of the Grafton delivered at that
place OH the Fourth by Mr.. c. S. Mott. 1t
is the most relevant production of its kind
that we have read, and does much credit to
its author.
NOT Found We learn from Mr. Cameron,
.ne of the partners i'll the big wood drive,
that it is mistake that the body of Frank
Young has been found. At all events ne
knows nothing of the finding; and he would
know if any one might.
PERsONAL-Dr. Rogers of Aurora came in
from that city yesterday. He reports things
moving favorably there.
WANTED.-A girl who is competent to take
care of children can get situation by apply |
ing at this Office.
MISS LoEENCE's walk of so miles will begin |
this afternoon at o'clock at the Carson The
ater
MR MuDGE was much better yesterday. |
His constitution stands by him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19

IT VS. HE-We learn, only too surely,
that the man who died at Reno from the
effects of b surgical operation, a day or two
ago, was, as We feared, our old friend Leek.
Nearly twenty eight years ago, in Nicaragua,
we kneTr him. Then, as in all the years in
which he was known in California and Nevada,
he was Z IN of thorough honesty of act and
purpose Id gentleman in all his instincts
and beari "a. Mr. Leek had been in feeble
health for year or more, and the disorder
which nece STATED the operation that fastened
his death had been troubling him for a long
time. A squarer man never lived or died.
PoT HUNTING Law learn
from member of our local Shooticultural
and Fish cultural Society that certain pot
hunters from Dayton and Virginia City have
lately, in violation Of law, been shooting sage
hens The law makes it misdemeanor to
shoot those fowl before the first of August.
We hope that if there are continued infrac-
tons Of the game law there will be complaints
and arrests made of the guilty parties
THE RACES DAY.-There does not seem
to be any very wild excitement over the races
projected for this afternoon, but there may
be, nevertheless, quite numerous attendance
from abroad as well as by our own citizens.
We hope for the sake of horses and specta-
tors that the weather will not be so warm
to day as it was yesterday.
BRACE, the eccentric writer has made him
self scarce, and has probably left the town
At all events the Sheriff has been unable to
find him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-07-19
x ER R,S
Infallible Insect and Vermin
DEST YER,

rs THE ONLY PERFECT AND SUCCESS -
u full eXerminatOr i'll this country make clean work
Bed Bugs, Fleas, Greybacks Flies, Ants, Cockroaches
Moths, Mpsq Itoes, Lie" Canary Birds Plants Fowls
and Animals in complete eNterminatOr of all insect
life, without exception This article has become house
hold necessity offer the consumers rich ur
poor at such price enable all it pentifuy,
as TO guarantee every purchaser complete success.
Only Poison Insect Life.
kcrs Erasve Soap for taking Grease Spots Tar Paint
Pitch and all kinds OF Stains Of Silken Wooden, Lineu
Cotton Goods. kerr's Cure for Asthma kerrs
Sure Cure for Toothace Kerrs Shampoon for beautifv
ing the Hair kerrs Yeast Powder best in the market
try it. Every article TO do recommended money
funded
Kerr's Sure Cure for Corns Bunions, Warts
and Freckles.
A FEW OF THE MANY TESTIMONIALS: johnson
Iimmel pr0prietOrs Of Parker House. of and
dealer i'll wines liquors and family groceries and hotel
proprietor, Washington, Yoo county, Call Mrs. Kerr, ll
North street. Virginia. New John Moody proprietor OF
ruckee Hotel Truckee Cal; J. j. Smith, proprietor Au
burn Hotel, Auburn, Placer county, Call L. G. Smith,
merchant postmaster and Wells Fargo Cos agent, Rock
lin, Cal; Asa Plank proprietor Exchange Hotel, Cofax
CAL f. P Hoy, Crystal Peak, New; Peter wager whole
sale brewery and saloon keeper Folsom, Call b. COoe
proprietor American Laundry, Sacramento, Cal. Mrs
Mary Cribbans boarding and lodging house keeper, Anna
dor City, CAL d. Krser, restaurant and lodging house
keeper Carson City New; Warren Sunderland, who'll
sale and retail butchers Suffer Creek, Amador county,
CAL j. H. Miller proprietor OF Millers HOTEL Latrobe
CAL Curly Mahon, prOpretors Depot HOtol, COlfax, Ca
have l,2O0 pounds on hand-plenty to supply the
trade. Orders by express C. q. D.. by mail, promptly
attended to- Address all orders to JAMES CURRAE,
Postotice Box No. 6l3, Virginia City, New
Also active agents wanted for ell parts oil the Pacific
My Powder warranted to do represented in
particular money refunded
The public will find it to their interest to look after
advertisements in the following papers viz Virginia Even
Chronicle Reno Gazette Nevada City Herald, Carson
Tribune and this paper
e. Thaxter agent for Orsby County. All orders
lest with him will receive prompt attention. Je2O