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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

THE MASQUERADE, given 10y Louis K.
Sohns and James davidson, Jr., at the rooms
OF Gen. Allen Engine Company, on New
Years Eve, was decided success. About
thirty ladies and gentlemen appeared in cos
tune, some of the costumes being very hand
some. Quite delegation from the Garrison
was in attendance. The company dispersed
sometime after midnight, all happy after the
pleasant recreation OF the evening
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ANNUAL REPORT. -
The last term of Court held at Olympia was
very busy one. 1t lasted full three weeks.
Out of fourteen indictments found during
there being one acquittal for a misdemeanor,
ten convictions for felonies, and three con-
victions for msdemeanors. The annual re-
port of N. H. Bloomfield, Esq, Prosecuting
Attorney, has been submitted to the Govern
or and shows as follows: Out of all cases re-
turned by Grand Juries for trial during the
quittal has been had. Of twenty-three in
dictments for felony, returned by Grand Ju-
ries since Mr.. Bloomfield S term commenced,
not one has resulted in acquittal and all SEN
fenced to the penitentiary, the aggregate
number of years over forty-iive. Except in
instances where the indictments We're for
always bear the costs unless got out of the
defendant), not dollar has been paid by any
county in the district upon any indictment
returned, save i'll two cases: one for the ac-
quilted case, and one wherein the petit jury
found less degree than felony. In all other
cases the costs were paid by the Territory
upon conviction. Considering that Mr..
Bloomfield is but a young lawyer and this his
first term as District Attorney, the above is
certainly record Of which he and his friends
may well be proud.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

PATENTS Observation-Disclosures Patents
have been received at the Land Office for the
following named persons:
Edmund A. Hopkins, Jas. P. Bartlett, George
T. Bell, Jas. A. Vaughn, John B. Plomondo,
VIM. Hicinbothom, Ralph Burbee, Henry Blu
henann, jeremiah Spaulding, Gabriel Mcbride,
Solomon A. Greene, Charles w. Farrer, Lo-
renzo w. Ross, Matthias r. Shaver, Marshall
Somes, Joseph NJ Bloomfield, John Krause,
Charles Riggs, John w. Washburn, Christian
Hoffman, Vim. 7. johnson, Madison I. Swift,
Dennis Mcclellan, VIM. F. Mcintosh, Vim.
Glendye, VIM. c. Eckman, Allen McAlavy.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS. There has
been a rumor in circulation here during the
past week, that the Military Headquarters
were to be removed from Portland to the
Garrison here. On inquiry we find the only
foundation for the rumor to be, that General
Howard intends erecting quarters for himself
at the Garrison here. Plans and estimates
for this building have already been made, and
it may be expected that work upon it will be
commenced in the spring.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Slocum received
their friends at their elegant new home on
New Years day. They have now finished
and nearly furnished one of the handsomest
residences in Washington Territory. For
completeness, neatness, convenience and ar
chitectural beauty, it discounts any house we
know OF in the country. Their friends are
glad to see them so agreeably situated.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03
CLOVER SEED

In quantities to suit, at % cents per pound
for sale by DILLON x co.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03
MNllIod.

In San Francisco, December 9th, 1877, by
Judge Prinney, Mr.. Charles Wilson, of San
Francisco, and Miss Edith Sturgis, of Clarke
County, w. T.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03
APPOINTMENT.
LADIES' KID GLOVES.

assortment of Ladies Kid Gloves. Call and
examine them They are first class.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

TIE WEATHER during the past week has
been freezing cold, the thermometer going
down as low as fifteen degrees below freez-
ing. Three or four bright days, the others
cloudy or foggy. This morning the ground
is covered with a thin mantle of snow The
river between here and Portland is sill open.
Weather prophets seem to disagree Ola what
the balance of the winter shall be.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-01-03

ODD FELLOWS ISsrALLTIoS.-The follow
ing officers were installed at the Odd Eel
lows Lodge last evening"
G. T. Mcconnell, y. c.. w. II. Small
wood. V. g.; A. Proebstel, Rec. S; G. W.
Brownmillar, l. g.; G. w. Durgin, r. 5. of
N. c.; J. o. Smith, r. 5. OF V. G.. Hon
NJ X. Hathaway, d. ID. NJ, conducted the
installation.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-09-20
The Changes that Occur in the
First Ten Years of Married
Life.

The Changes that Occur in the
First Ten Years Of Married
Life.
A young woman in the first week
Of her marrid life entertsins vague
suspicious that the statements of old
wives. that the way to mans heart 10
through his mouth, are true. Her
Charles, who is almost. il not quite.
exempt from human fsilings. has al
ready manifested profound admir-
alton for veal pies. and has openly ex-
pressed his dctes'ation to over,ione
mutton. She accordingly builds up
within her a fortress of resolutions in
which to guard that sacred treasure of
. husbar d's affection. In her girlhood
this young woman had spent much
time in cultivating her musical taste,
in reading Emerson and Carlyle: she
had been fond OF pretty landscapes and
could use her pencil with effect. and
she bad been heard to declare with
pride that when she married she
would give up none Of these things.
Let us visit her now after ten years
Of mstrimony, and we will fnd that
she has broken her vow and thrown it
to the winds. We find tiresome per-
son whose whole intellect il absorbed
in tending to the cares of housek keeping,
and in getting stylish dresses for her
children. Her conversation seldom
rises above the level of childs gossip
and servants. and the only idea devel-
oped by time and experience is her
conviction that men are the most un-
reasonable and selfish Of creatures, and
women the most abused and self.sac-
riiicing.
There is great evil somewhere. but
what is itY The husband acknowledge
es to himself that he is disappoioted
in the wife he hes chosen. and yet he
finds difficulty in pointing ont his mis-
take. aud can hardly lind cause to
blame her. for 10 she not . faithful
wife. devoted mother and mot
frugal mansgerY The mistake is =
national Characteristic. So passionate
aud intense 10 the American mind in
pursuit Of temporary interests. that
1uen Will Suuer tho c0oluS Oh uuuSuers
to bind them down and throttle them.
while thear wives bend beneath . sin,i.
lar yoke Of duty at home.
What is lacking is the power to rise
above the petty annoyances of daily
life; We need to learn to distinguish
tribes from affairs Of moment 70 know
that evey mole hill 10 not = mountain.
We need not forsake the upper strata
of sentiment. thought and ideality-
the atmosphere OF the sool-kNAuse
We know there is . lower one Of rcatipe
and small vexAtions, in which our feet
are told to tread. To breath in the
one 10 to recsive strength and refresh-
ment from exsstion in the other. II is
a very good plan to pick up needles
aud pins from tho door. but picking
pins ought not to be the chief object Of
existence, for IL we move along With
our heads constantly downward. We
most sssursdly will SEQ nothing better
than pins aud needles to the emo OF
our days.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-09-20

.FirrY years hsooe.' ssid an inddel.
people viii wonder that there ever
should have bsen discussion sbont .
place Of future punishmont. Yea re-
spouded : clcrgymAn. people Who sss
not fItty years old will thea DO doaoe
vonder that there shoufd have been
env need of discusisg r.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-09-20

nnDa. J. O. 0RAssE. DENTIST. OF
aee In Stone J. vrett's New Build
iae on Commercial street. All work
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-09-20

Az old Irish soldier who pridsd him.
self on HE bravery said he had fought
in the battle Of Bull Rur. When
asked il be had rctreatsd and made
rood his escape - others did ON that
famous occasion. he replied BE
;.hers. those that didn't run are there
vii Rochester UnisB.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-09-20
Dams Wife.

Up in the early morning light,
Sweeping. dusting. setting right
Oiling all the household springs.
Sewing buttons, twiniog strings,
Telling Bridget what TO do.
Mending rips on Johnny's shoe;
Running up and down the stairs,
Tying baby in chair.
Cutting meat and spesadirg bread.
Disbing out 80 much Per had,
Eating IS she can BY chance,
Giving husband kindly glance.
Toiliog, working, busy life.
Smart woman, -.
Dan's wife.
Dan comes bolse ct the fall Of night,
Home 20 cheerful, neat and bright:
Children meet him et the door,
Pull him in and look him DER,
Wife asks How the work has gone I,
Busy times with rs at homs."
Supper done. Dan reads with ease;
Happy Dan. but one to please.
Children must be put to bed
All the little prayers are said,
Little shoes placed all In rows,
Bedclothes tucked DER little toes,
Busy. noisy. weary life:
Tired woman,
Dams wife.
Dan reads on and falls asleep;
See the woman softly creep:
Baby rests at last. poor dear.
Not word her heart to cheer;
Mending basket full to top.
Stockings. shirts and little frock;
Tired eyes and wearied brain,
Side with ugly. dartipg pain.
"Never mind twill pass away"
She must work. but never play;
Closed piano. unused books.
Done the walks to easy hooks,
Brightness faded out of life
Saddened woman.
Dsn's wife.
Upstairs. tossidg to aud fro,
Fever holds the woman low;
Children wander, free to play
When and where they will to-day;
Bridget loiters-dinner's cold
Dan looks anxious, cross and old;
Household screws are out OF place.
Lacking one, dear. pat lent face;
Steady hands. so weak but true.
Hands that knew just what to do,
Never knowing rest or play.
Folded now and laid away;
Work Of six in one short life
Shattered woman,
Dams wife
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
Fresh Fashion Fancies.

Bridal slippers or boots are trimmed
with flowers.
Large cords are no longer used on
stylish dresses.
Long tulle walls, studded with silver
stars, are worn.
Flat pockets of lace are seen on the
most elegant dresses.
Metallic ribbons are popular for trim
ming light dresses.
New silks have polka dot, or flower
in satin of the same color.
Neckties for ladies are out of fashion
cravat bows are worn instead.
Cashmere stockings in pale shades of
blue, embroidered with damask roses, are
requisite.
One of the pTettiest ornaments for the
hair for the evening is a gauzy butterfly
in gold or silver.
Low slippers are of the same color as
the evening dress, and are worn with
stockings of the same shade.
Princesse dresses of black or white lace
over white satin'are the latest imported
novelty for fall dresses.
The newest design for an oranpe-knife
shown at Tiffany's, is in solid silver, the
edge finished like a saw.
Old-tashioned pouches or reticules are
worn again, suspended from the side to
hold the handkerchief and fan.
Portemonnaies compos ed Of Russjs
leather in the form of g horse sl.oe
mounted with silver, are ths latest cur
Tency-bOlders.
A bonnet composed entirely If darI
green leaves, with bunch of bananas a
the back, is displayed in shop window
On sixth avenue,-LN. Y. Tribune.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.
- FareweVIs


Farewelli thought you loved me onee-that dream
FAREWELL must forget you now that is, must
endeavor,
From all your VOWS of constancy set you free
henceforth,
And YOU needn't try them on again, know now
what they're worth.
You have quite ceased to for me- with science
you've been bitten,
Since you read that very stupid book that M Oar
wins written.
1 can't think what it signifies; Pm sure never
Whether we all descended from one type or from
hundred.
II you remained unaItered, shouldn't care tn e
least
About the variability of any bird OF beast
But you carry out the principle of change and vari
alton,
So leave you to your science-lnay it prove con-
ISOLATION!
call it such waste of time, bothertng about these
Racking ones brains to find out why opOssums
haveH'G wings.
OF course it's very curious spiders should live on
And that the tails of peacOcks should be so full o.
eyes.
OF course, it's ali most interesting, there's not
doubt about il,
| But think that you and 1, dear, were happier
| without it;
So act on this idea of natural selection,
And beg you TO accept Of my definite Ttj lection.
Yet the light of my life is quenched, my happines
sAa'Tl't struggle for existence % shall just Ii
| down and die.
Each hour 1 live apart from you my misery in
creases
And it's all through MIR. Darwin and his 50 Orig
oFS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
MT. VezuVIus.


Should an eruption occur in this volcano,
and cause the destruction of one-half of the
inhabitants who live in the vicinity, the re-
mainder, who barely escape with their lives,
Immediately move back upon the half-cooled
lava, and there live in constant fear of another
eruption, foolishly fancying that the only
tensntable portion of the earth rests within
the shadow of the great volcano. This fairly
illustrates the force of habit, and the per-
sistency with which people cling to opinions
when once formed. For example, DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures in
cipieDt consumption, coughs, colds, and all
affections of the liver and blood. yet some
still depend upon physicians and remedies
that have naught but repeated failures to
which they can refer. And although DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is sold under
positive guarantee to cure those weakness
ses peculiar to women, and Dotwithstand-
ing that thousands of women bear testimony
to its efficacy, and the truth of all statements
made concerning it, many yet submit to the
use of caustic and the knife. Again, DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, no larger
than mustard seeds, will positively cure con
stipation, where it is dependent upon dys,
pepsia or torpid liver; yet some still depend
for relief on the "blue bill " or huge dose.
| of drastic cathartic medicine. In the face
| of such facts, can we wonder at the blind
ness of the poor Italiansl
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
AKnnsns Gas.MeII.

About three years ago a company pros
pecting for coal discovered at Wyandotte,
Kansas, fountain of combustible gas
This gas, as we learn from the Western
Review of Science and Industry, is now
used by the company for steam-making,
and by the owner of the farm where it is
located tor cooking and illuminating
purposes. The gas, whether flowing or
burning, is almost Odorless, and its en-
tire freedom from sulphur adapts it very
well for use in the reduction of gold and
silver ores. Notwithstanding coal vein
Of considerable thickness was discovered,
the company has concluded to abandon
coal Wilmington the present, and utilize
this new gas fuel. Nor is the latter
adapted for heating purposes alone; it is
also very valuable for light, inasmuch as
it burns with clear bright flame, even
without publication, and is free from the
disagreeable odOr accompanying ceal gas.
The city of Wyandotte will soon be
lighted by this gas, which, as it comes
from the well, is of twelve candle power
At small cost it csn be purified so as te
make it sixteen>candle power. The brine
elected from the well by the escaping ga
is not strong enough for the manufacture
of salt it is recommended as a medica
agent for the treatment of sundry dis
eases. The company contemplate erect
ing an extensive establishment for min
eral baths.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
A New species OF Monkey.

There are now in the Alexandria pal
ace, London, six live specimens of a
monkey new to science, the Mdcacus
geEIdG, a native of the mountains of
Abyssinia, where it lives at an elevation
of from 1000 to $500 feet above the sea-
level. One of these monkeys is an adult
male 1t is hairy over the whole of the
body, with the exception of pink patch
free from hair on the chest, and a space
around the throat OF the same color.
When the animal becomes angry or ex-
cited, these pink patches become bright
red. The nostrIls are high up from the
upper jaw, and the upper lip is so mobile
that 1T is often turned up SO as to show
the whole of the upper teeth and gums.
| TIE tail is long and thick, and ends in a
! tutt resembling somewhat a lions tail.
The color of the hair is brown, except
aroud the breast, where it is gray. The
The bare parD OF the chest shows two
male indications of teats. The female
has not such long hair as the male. and
on the bare spot in front are two well
developed teats. The young monkey
takes one in each hand, and sucks from
both atonce While these animals have
rejected all fruits, they have eaten Indian
corn and grass, taking the grass, pulling
it apart, and making it into little
balls. In their native habitat, these
monkeys sleep in caves, and in London
they sleep in a large box, the old male
remaining on guard near the entrance.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
Flow - ,r,,,,.. poor Land.

Those farmers who have fields of worn
out land-and who have not land have
no means of adequately manuriDg them,
can make at least one profitable crop on
the same by adopting this course:
Tomatoes are most admirably adapted
to be grown ON worn>oRt land. For field
or garden crop, the plants should not be
set nearer than six feet apart. Put a
half bushel of well rotted manure,
thoroughly mixed with the poor soil, in
the spot where the tomato plants are to
be set (the surface of these prepared
spots being about two and half feet in
diameter) will insure just that healthy
growth which a cultjvator is always glad
to see. AT first the roots of the plants
will luxuriate in the fertilized soil, but
afterwards they will have travelled to the
outer limits of the rich earth and begin
to penetrate the thoroughly poor soil.
This will check the luXuriant growth
and tend to induce fruitfulDess in the
I liant, and afford a large and profitable
CT Oh. Besides that, the plants, put out
in this way, will completely cover the
soil, which also has a highly beneficial
effect. so much so that the field may be
plowG d shallow the succeeding fall and
thoroughly narrowed, and then, very
carly Ah OAO SPIN 81 WV A-SOOO SSA!i NC
scattered over it with an almost positive
certainty til at good set of clover will be
the result, Besides, manuring a poor
field in spots six feet apart each way, il
much easier than thoroughly manuring
/ the entire surface of such a field. Ar
! acre set six feet apart each way will con
| tain one thousand, two hundred and ter
tomato plants; they will be set in ricl
earth. and it will not be difficult TO est
mate the yield that may be reasenabl,
expected from an acre thus presented
Try --[Southern Farmer.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07
some LILLE Things.

Beans, properly cooked-and much is
contained in those two wOrds-form a
most healthful and nutritious diet. And
yet not one farmer in fifty plants beans,
or even buys them for his table. They
form first-rate material for square meal,
for a square hslf-day's work.
Potatoes ought to so on every farmers
table, we'll cooked and smoking hot,
baked, boiled or mashed, three times a
day. And yet not one farmer in ten in
the west lays up supply to last him
over winter.
Onions are healthiul and nutritious,
raw or cooked, and are highly relished
by most persons, yet but few farmers
raise them and store them away for win
ter.
Parsnips, carrots, turnips, ETC., are
raised by few farmers only, yet they helI
set off table very much, and for soup:
are almost indispensable. Put in heaps
or pits out doors, and we'll covered witt
soil or placed in the cellar and covered
with soil or sand, they keep in good con
dition all winter, and are very differen
from the shriveled, dried up things tina
are left exposed in the cellar to the in
furious influences of the air. How few
farmers lay in Il supply of winter cab
bage. Although IL Is not very nutritious
vet it is highly relished by most people
and dinner of corn-beef and cabbage
well cooked, with other ct ceteras, vii
keep one from starving. There are man,
other vegetables, emitting fruits entirely
that ought to be stored away for winter
but desist Farmers must look ahea
and provide well for their families. On
of the chief reasons that so many boys
AID girls, too, leave the farm is. they ca
find so much greater variety of food i
towns and cities than they get at home
They are growing; their systems deman
much food, and good food. They are al
WAYS hungry as wolves. They have az
tive, vigorous bodies and brains TO sur
mort. II the old folks will recollect wha
appetites they had when young, and hoy
RAPIDLY they could make good victual
disappear, they can appreciate the COZ
dition of their children. And so, by a
means, provide IN summer for the want
of winter, by laying by adequate store
for that season. The bee labors hard
early and late IN summer to store he
sweets for winter use. The squire
gathers nuts, cracks them, hulls them
and lays by an ample supply TO keep
comfortable and happy over the inclen
ept period of the year.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-02-07

place from which it cannot be dislodged.
OF course the feed should be evenly
placed in the rack.
FRUIT in cellars is likely to suffer
from heat rather than cold. In the
slow operation of ripeuing, heat and
carbonic acid are thrown off. Whenever
hetemperature approaches forty degrees,
the outer air, If cooler, should be let in
to reduce it. In the house-ceIlar, the
accumulation of caTbenic acid weuld be
injurious to the health of the family and
it is highly important that this be re-
moved by ventilation. In fruit-cellars
apart from the house, this is not Deces-
sary, as the presence of this gas, SC
injurious to animal life, tends to pre-.
serve the fruit, as it excludes the atnos
pheric air.