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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14
Military Items.

Dress parade will hereafter take place at
the garrison at A. NJ. every Sunday.
F. NJ Speed, electrician in charge of Gov
ernment telegraph lines, was at the fort this
week.
John Denny of this place, has been APP
pointed janitor of the new Headquarter
building
Captain II. C. Cook, I'd Infantry, and
Lieut. E. Stone, 2lst Infantry, were at the
post during the week.
Mai. j. p. Candy, Paymaster, L. $. A.,
accompanied by his clerk, Mr., f. l.. Candy,
were at the fort on Monday disburslng to
the command the amount of pay due the
troops for September and October. Times
have been correspondingly lively since.
Work has been commenced at the new Of
fcers' quarters. Two sets of these quarters
will be located north of General Towards
new house, and the other four west OF the
latter and facing the river. 1t is the inten-
ton to remove the present commissary store
house and the stables, and erect new build
ings for these purposes elsewhere.
A Board of Survey assembled at Fort
Vancouver on the llth inst, to ascertain
and fix the responsibility for the destruction
and loss by fire at Camp Harvey, Oregon, OF
certain property for which Lieut.. I. ii.
Bonesteel, DIST Infantry, is responsible.
Detail for the board: Captain Robert Pol
lock, lst Lieut.. Z. B. Rheem, ID Lieut. J.
c. Shofner, all Dist Infantry.
Private Elias Lundy, of company d, 2lst
Infantry, died suddenly at the hospital on
Tuesday. While eating his breakfast he
was suddenly taken with violent choking.
caused probably by some article OF food
locating in his throat. He was at once con-
veyed to the hospital, but died III few
moments after reaching there. He was bur
led yesterday in the post cemetery with full
military honors, the entire command attend
ing the funeral and the customary three
voleys of musketry being fired over his
grave.
A party of twelve Nez Perez Indian prs-
oners in charge of Agent j. b. Monteith,
arrived at this place from Fort Lapwai on
Thursday. These Indians are a portion of
White Birds band, who returned from
British Columbia last summer to take a
hand in the Bannack war, but were cap
tured by the friendly Nez Perces and turned
over to the military authorities at Fort Lap
wal. They are now enroute to the Indian
Territory, where the rest of the hostile Nez
Perces OF last year now are, and will leave
for San Francisco on the next trip of the
Oregon Captain {. a. Dempsey, 2d intan-
try, and a detachment OF soldiers go with
them as guard
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BRIEF MENTION.

Read the advertisement of the Sisters Fair.
The friends of the temperance cause are ac-
tive in Vancouver.
The Vancouver "Woman's Club" turns out
to be rolling pin
Builders are more busy now than for years
before in Vancouver.
Mrs. Moore has commenced the construc-
ton of her new house.
The children already mention the fact that
"Chrstmas is comingn
Hiram Cochran, of Oregon City, has been
staying another week with us.
G. H. Daniels sold four stoves on Tuesday.
and it was not Il cold day either.
The Board of County Commissioners has
adjourned after II weeks session.
Clarke county has enough potatoes to spare
to make considerable shipments to Oregon
daily.
The Clatsop Chief brought up a barge load
of lumber for the Government buildings on
Monday.
The festive mosquito has retired from bust
ness, but the enterpri,ing flea still keeps up
his lick.
The winter term of St Lukcs parish school
commenced last Monday, with an increase Of
scholars.
Theatre goers have complained previously
of lack OF fire, and discomfort in Brant's hall
this week.
A note from Kalama informs us that Pacific
county gave Brcnts lGi majority, Bloomfield
145 majority.
Lorenzo Brace, whose death at La Center,
Nov. 1, we published last week, died from
heart disease
You are reminded again that the time for
saving percentage ON taxes is rapidly draw
ing to close.
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OPEN TEMPERANCE MEETING.-On Satur-
day evening a meeting was held at the Meth
odlst Church to organize an open temper
ance society. w. b. Patterson was called
to the chair, and Fred. w, Bier was APP
pointed secretary Mr.. Goss addressed the
meeting, urging the organization of Wash
ingtoman Temperance Society. The pledge
was passed around and 81 names obtained.
A permanent organization was effected with
j. r. Goss, president; G. I'll. Steward and
T. c. Stephens, vice presidents; J. j. Whit
Ter, treasurer; K. f. Eddings, secretary;
Rev. NJ. Judy, Gen o. o. Howard, Fred
w. Bier Mrs. J. d. Gordon, Mrs. +. Dur
gin and Richard Lewis, trustees.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

EXPLANATIoN.-Our Fern Prairie sub
scribers missed their papers last week
through the stupidity of the mail agent ON
the Cascades boat The package for that
post office went up the river as usual on
Saturday morning, but instead of being
thrown into the Washougal mail according
to instructions, and as has been done here
tofore, the package was returned to Van
couver marked ''mis-sent." Postal agent
Steele needs to look after his river worthless,
as they are as full of blunders as an egg is
of meat.
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PAY Yeur Taxes For 1878.

The tax roll for ls7s Ia, been placed in my
hands for collection.
Under new Revenue law road taxes are
charged with other taNes against me for col
lection Persons paving taxes must present
road receipt or pay taxes in full 10 me.
All taxes become delinquent Oh the LIST day
Of December OF this year.
Pay early and save additional costs.
FRED. W BIER,
County Treasurer, Clarke Co, W. T.
Vance aver, W. l., Nov. 6, 1878
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Loo Al.

SISTERS FAIR, One OF the great events OF
the year in this burg is announced for next
week. the fair for the benefit Of the Orphan
Asylum, the only institution Of its kind north
OF san Francisco. 1t has always been lib
orally patronizcd by the citizens OF Nancou.
yer irrespective of creed, as it should be, and
we trust viii receive this year the support
that such worl, OF charity and beneyo!cncc
deserves.
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BRA NT".S HALL,
VANCOUVER

Since Almighty God has been pleased to
visit the Sisters of Charity with a most di-as-
trous fire, and that the number Of their poor
Orphan Children is daily increasing. they APP
cruuS friends who never have been wanting
when the cause OF Charity was presented To
them. Therefore they invite all generous
hearts 10 their Orphan Fair, and beg leave TO
remind them that the mite OF the poor is very
agreeable To God.
Vancouver. November IL, ISIS
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

DIsGHAcEFCL.-A certain private belong
ing to the DIST Infantry has been guilty On
several occasions of making an indecent eN-
posture OF his person to ladies on the public
streets. The next time this thing occurs
lie will meet with severe punishment, and
probably will get it anyhow, as two gentle
men are daily on the watch for him. Citi-
zens are getting tired OF these things, and
propose to be their own Judge and jury with
out loss OF time.
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MARRIED..

Al the residence Of Mr.. John Galentine, in
this city. on the 18th Of Nov. 1873, by Rev. VI.
Judy. MIR. j. j. Whittier and Miss Sarah F.
Butler
We enjoy the opportunity of congratNla'-
ing J. J. Whittier upon his marriage to Mss
Butler, and may they live long and prospar 10
the wish Of many friends.
At Kalama Oct 81. 1878, by DR. Whtchousc,
William \. Davis and Miss Matte \. Black,
both OF Pekn, W. T.
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DIED.

In Vancouver, Nov. :, ISIS John, son of
Mrs \. ~. Eu--c., aged years, months, 10
days.
In Clarke county, Nov II, ISIS, VIM. Hen
Erickson, aged about 20 years
In Vancouver, Nov 9, ISIS, OF consumption,
Edward stevens, son of VIM. Stcy lis, AZ i ~
years, 9 months and days.
The funeral services were conducted at the
Episcopal Church on Monday, the Rev. \. ).
Nicholson officiating.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

WIDE WEST AGROUND Monday
morning in the heavy fog prevailing the
Wide West ran upon bar two miles below
Vancouver. The steamer Vancouver brought
up the passengers destined for this place,
and telegraphed to Portland for assistance.
Another steamer came over, relieved her of
part of her load. and at $3.50 in the after
noon the Wide West swung of and proceeded
on her way to the Cascades This is the
first time the big boat has been stuck, though
low water and heavy fogs have given her
many opportunities.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

PROBATE COURT. The Probate Court of
Clarke county held special session on Mon
day for transaction of business. The next
regular term will open on Monday, the 18th
of November
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

THE vote for Justices of the Peace an
Constables in Vancouver precinct, Nov. 3.
1873, was as follow:
S. d. Maxon. go. 273
Justice of the Peace B. n. Leverich. l64
John Denny...... l4o
James b. Dimmit 2o3
For Constable George Brant ....... 100
l.. Robinson. ........ l43
THE following is list of the Justices of
the Peace and Constables elected in the diff
ferent precincts of Clarks county, Novem-
Der, 5, 1878:
Vancouver
S. d. Maxon James B. Dimmit.
B. N Leverich. George Brant.
Pollock
J. G. Rounds. A. L. Rounds.
Lincoln
J. W. Tate. JamesP Mitchell.
Manor
VIM n. Cross Z. Harris.
David Hurt. L. Richardson.
Ferp Prairie
Jackson Davis S. Buchanan.
Preston
Dudley McCann. H. NJ. Knapp.
Washougal-
Geo. w Hart Andrew Fletcher.
Battle Ground
John luke Saml. McIrvine.
Lewis River
Tie vote. Thomas Combest.
Cedar Creek
c. W Woodham. S. +. Murray.
Chelachie-
David F. Reid. A. j. Burt.
Eaton
w II. Belcher j. II. Lewis.
Cathlapoodle-
Patrick Fay. H. c. Peterson.
Fourth Plain
Geo. Merton.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

TIE PARISH REGISTER. Bishop Morris,
of Oregon, last week in his address said
some good thugs on this head that will not
only apply to his own, but to all ,hurches.
Tn c.vll records are not fully kept up, the
law being defective in forcing obedience.
The bishop pressed upon the minds OF the
clergy the duty and necessity of properly
keeping parish registers. The register, he
members of the parish, baptisms, contirma-
tions, marriages and births, but also an ex-
act statement of all moneys received at the
alcrtory and for what purpose lie cited
several examples Of the use and advantage
of such a record.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

VANCOUVER, w. T., Nov. 6, 1873.

VANCOUVER, w. T., Nov 6, 1873.
The semi-annual examination of teachers
for CLARKE county, Washington Territory,
was held at the district school-house in Van
couver, on the first Wednesday, the 9th
day of November A. ID. 1873, at which there
was present. G. H. Steward, County Super
intendent, Robert Robb, teachers holding
first grade certificates and assistant exam
lowing named persons to teach IN the public
schools OF Clarke county, w. I. of the
grade set opposite their names respectively,
that is to say:
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

AxoTHER PIONEER GoNE.-Wm. Hen.
Erickson, one of the Oldest residents Of
Clarke county, peacefully passed away in
his old age this week. He was born in
Holmes county, Ohio, on the 81 OF October
1905; was married in Iowa in 1929, and en-
igrated to the Territory OF Oregon in 1850
In 1884 he took donation land claim OPP
posite the mouth of the Willamette river,
where he resided to the day of his DEATH
twenty -four years His aged widow and
one son survive him.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

TUE WILTON TROUPE have performed at
Brant's Hall to fair houses several nights
within the past week, in a manner satisfac-
tory to those who attended The troupe
came well recommended. and are worthy of
it. East Lynne was announced as the play
last evening" but owing to circumstances
over which the manager had no control, has
been postponed until tomorrow evening, on
which occasion it will be produced, as the
last performance OF this company in Nancou-
YER
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

Ia CENTER shows much Improvement this
year. There is now being built at that
point, by the Lewis and Lake River Navi-
CATION Company, a large wharf with n com
modious warehouse upon it. The piles for
the foundation are already driven, and the
work of framing timber for the dock and
warehouse is being carried forward rapidly.
In the vicinity OF La Center more land has
been cleared by the farmers this year than
during the entire four years previous.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

THE LAroNA. The Historian gives good
word for the new Lewis River steamer, say
ing: ''The trim little steamer Latona, Weir,
master, is now making regular trips to
Lewis river from Everding & Farrells wharf,
Portland, three times a week From the
very first trip the Latona has been well pat
ronized and been paying investment to the
people who had the courage to build and
place her on the route, and we hope to see
the patronage she so well merits continued
Everything on board of her is i'll good taste
and it is a comfort to travel on a boat that is
so well differed and managed"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

PUBLIC READING RooM.-Upon the break
ing up of the Good Templar Lodge in Van
couver that organization donated their Ii
brary, carpets and furniture to the Odd Eel
lows Lodge, for the purpose of opening a
free reading room. In accordance with that
agreement the Odd Fellows have fitted up
and placed in it a library of over 200 vol
umes. There are also periodicals and news
papers on the table. The room is kept open
day and evening under proper regulations,
and all those who choose to take advan-
tage of it can there find an opportunity to
pass many pleasant and profitable hour.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-14

THE following is list of the Justices OF
the Peace and Constables elected in the dit
ferent precincts of Clarks county, Novem-
Der, 5, 1878:
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

cross, they retired lmmadintaiV. asamlaa
% Tear that theIF abseuce iFtm al.'@
.migat temps 90 dn1izE enc eEFoa 11 1a
opponent &c Van ueEA " peasala sasM Is
.thet nqiuts Van Dofn Is oace zsaa
he plaih g aREiag Aill aad
sla&aaa glT aas
~reeolleotl6a 3 sAaG aaFihs tae t4a @
Of BE 6rilliaat career ~ T~eaneseear
oaptafed meRa moa taan ae Bed 3 AlecHa
.cJmnahd. maj fhue b safise 41
rate o. al ! have saids hnt aaaa1nss
tally u e OoFrsek IL hgWoveEs ya
Wtzh % b z ninu98f yea be 9s4tE
sond thla ta ,GsnaEAl Buzesa Or aanafaA
jackson, eitheE Of whom can VoFi1R D.
correct any lnaeeaFssy 0fwy meaaEH1s
be 81 fault. It7m aeeply 20 b gsEfotlq4
that he desaalaef Ven loEAaa Riaas REa
actions - 9 eevalFy commander - E1a~
noeBee, Or while ooTeglnH EsmboEsoaa9fe
treat before Grant "a 9Renadas and Ia tAa
signal A6aiF ct Holly Bpriags, RFaHehs -
the latter was with results more HoDGNt&
Gus than those involved 81 auY seton Is
its kind Of which l ever knaWl or heaFes
should DO lost 70 the history Of cavalry
but / fear to trust ny memory, and unes
cOnhnO myself 70 these brief 0atlinosk
hoping that some OF those who followed
him whose memory 10 better then mlnes
may yet do justice 20 9 cavalier whose
ieats, when written cut, must give bin 3
place beside the greatest Of those who ~
time past have ridden 20 victory or IN
mortality. Yours, truly,
"MoRoGNrOwN, N. G., Juhs lS. MP
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

The Republican leaders Of Ohio are
debating the pFOpriety Of virtually re-
pudialing the Administration In their
approaching State canvass. One VI
them at Washington 10 reported 70
have said that "Ihe Republicans viii
not carry Ohio during Mr.. Hayes's
term Of Office u0less the party cute
loose from both the President and
Stanley MatthsWs." The question Of
"eutting loose" from the Admlnislra-
ton IL not limited 10 Mr.. Hayas's State;
IL extends 10 oh the Northern States.
and It will probably play q c0nspleus
u part in the Republican ConV0n-
tions Of the present year. Il is doubt
full IL the Ohio Republicans can regain
their ascendency ky the cheap process
Of repadiating their President and
Senator. Mr.. Hayes has some friends
even in Ohio, aud II they and be were
to put forth their influence they might
teach their Republican Opponen,s a
thing or tWO.-tSt. Louis Republican.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
a Cause OF DIph,herIa.

The New York Board Of health has
recently discovered that diphtheria was
caused In two cases at leaSt from foul
gases. A lady residing in the upper
part Of the city was sick aud che called
In physicians who discovered that very
foul OdOrs penetrated from the adjOin.
ing house, q brown stone front. Her
two children had had diphtherls, and
her brolher.ln-law had died OF mAla-
rial fever. The physiciana charge that
all the sickness arose from the foul
gaSes, but no redress could be had.
The owner of the brown stone front
was made to remedy the evil, and thai
was all the redress that could be legal
ly had,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
Death Of .Tudge Leonard.

The death OF the Hon. j. z. Leon
ard, N. e. from the Fifth Louisiana
District, which occurred ia Havana on
the 10Th OF March, will be deeply re-
GREETED by all those acquaiO ted With
him. Judge Leonard vas . Repu6li
can In politics, but It Is only just TO bis
memory 10 say that he was one Of the
beat class Of Republicans In the South.
He was popular In his D,strict with
both races, and It lie very doubtful
WheIh"r there 10 q single other member
Of his party who could have made the
race he did last Fall, when he defeated
Col. Farmer, one OF the most popular
Democrats 10 NORTH LouisianN.
Reports we're recently in circulation
that negroes had heen kidnapped ia
Florida, and transported to Cuba and
sold into SlAvery. Il was alleged that
Judge Leonard was sent By the Presi'
dent to Cuba to look into tho matter,
and to suggest q mode for the snpprOs'
sion Of the unlawful traffic II it waG
found TO exist. Soon after reaching
Cuba, Judge Leonard contracted thai
fearful disease yellow fever, from
which be died in 9 few dayp. Peace tC
his ashes.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

WI Gnd the following in the pro
ceedings Of the Fifth District Cour, Of
New OrleAns, as published in the
Times:
Thos. P. Leathers W. W. X. Inger-
soil. The petitioner seta forth that In
gersoll, q Vicksburg lawyer, sued and
obtained judgment against plaintiff In
the United States States Court Of Mis-"
sIssippi for $1,000 damages for LsmkiD
& EgglsstOn for refusing to receive
certain small packages OF freight from
that firm.
Petitioner alleges that since this
Judgment was rendered he has discov.
cred evidence that II was the result oil
a conspiracy on the part of defendant
to harrass plaintiff with law suits, in
order 10 enrich himself and crafty the
malice of Lamkin Il Eggleston and
others at him for refusing to enter into
certain advantageous freight arrange
ments with them that in pursuance Of
this conspiracy IngersOll advised hi
clients TO offer TO ship small and trou
blesome packages on plaintiffs boa
from outside landings.
For this conspiracy anil the damages
resulting therefrom, petitioner asks tel
ten thousand dollars damages.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

A PHILADELPHIA paper says 1t is
doubtful whether many better men
were not burned up in SOdom than
now represent the people of Pennsyl-
vAnia at Harrisburg, and yet these vir-
tuous Legislators wish 10 take charge Of
the Sabbath day In Philadelphia and
keep honest citizens from taking their
wives and children 10 the Geological
GArdeDl
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

VIZ have 10 idea who will be
Speaker" Of the European Congress,
but We do know there sre plenty Of
speakers before It commences. The
Great Powers will preserve the peace,
If talking each other 10 death will do
any good.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

Steele Il Price, the manufacturers Of
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder, are
rewarded by the reputation OF mann.
featuring good articles. Il is a shame-
full confession to mako that many peo.
pie are willing 10 use adnlterated artl-
Giles, because Of a small reduction
in price.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
rhn E,tended PopuInritY

The Extended Popularity
or DooLEY's YEAST POWDER Is the
best evidence of its worth. Whenever
you want a light, white, sweet biscuit,
delicious pot-pie, elegant cake, or a
choice pudding, DooLEY's BAKING
POWDER should be used. Perfect pu.
rity aud absolute full weight are the
WatchWords Of the manufacturer.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

TIE Ysw York Times asserts that
New Hampshire was saved by the anti
Hayes Republicans.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

Sunday MorainA March IL.

Tzs 81 BOuis Globe says Chicago
pays Oh beF1 omclals In educ biIlS."
Ssrosslio,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

JOIN MCCULLOUGH is playing ct the
New Memphis Theatre. Can't he be
induced to visit yiCksburg3
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

Another Murder In YaEOO CIty.
Special TO the BERALD.l
YAzoo CRY, Mss, March l6.--John
Hinkle stabbed John Moore this evena
ing at 8 o'clock, In front Of Gilruth''
store. Moore lie wounded fatally,
Hinkle lie In jail. Both are residents
Of THE city. n.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

-
THE following, from the New York
Graphic, will prove 8 hard question, II
answered at oil, by the anti-silver meu
of the country. The Graphic says:
" Seventy or eighty papers have come
TO hand this week, inquiring In q pa
thetic voice who 10 It that loses the
eight cents when a lsboring mat takes
q n~inety-two cent silver piece for y
dollar. Nov, this is the very thing
that has puzzled us. II 8 carpenter re.
ceives from the Government q ninety.
two cent silver piece tor . dollar aud
passes It on bic butcher for 9 dollar,
and the butcher passes II upon the shOe.
maker for q dollar, and the shoemaker
passes II upon his landlord for & dol.
lar, and the landlord passes Il for q dol
lar upon the State for taxes, aud the
State passesit for q dollar upon g mason
for work upon the nav SIate-house,
aud the mason passes II for 4 dollRl to
q merchant for q elk dress for bic wife,
and tho merchant passes Il for q dollar
TO the Custom house officer for import
duties, aud the United States treasury
paqses II a. Q dollar to q soldier, aud the
soldier passes Il as q dollar to the same
carpenter hereinbefore previously men.
Toned, we are unable to sec who has
lost the s cent?. Happy thought-per.
haps the loss f,lI On some man who did
uot get i'll Seriously, the same man
who lost the 8 cents loses 10 cents every
time he takes four silver quarters, that
have only 81 ceuts worth Of silver Ia
them. But even then the 8 cent nickelI
puzzle us IN 9 dollars worth Of these
IL only 10 cents worth Of metal. Now
will some of the editors who lie awake
nights to figure such things out please
to inform 1s who It 10 that loses the 81
cents every time q dollars worth o.
nickels Is passed? Who loses 4 cent
every time 3 6.cent piece is paid for 1
glass of lager or a car rider The LITTLE
copper cents are even q greater rob
berry. We have not the heart TO 30 int
a calculation az 10 how many milliOI
dollars are wrung from the horny
handed bond.holder every day IN TIL
=. passage Of this debased cent, but 1t i
! IconCeivable how an opponent of thI
Bland bill can pass one OF these fraud
! ulent tokens-evon OF a distance-with
! out blusbing for the perfdy Of hi
|. race"