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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30
Over the Falls.
The Niagara Falls Gazette has the fol

The Niagara Falls Gazette has the fol
lowing:
Two brothers, John and Patrick
Kelley, residing at Chippewa, Ontario,
visited this place Monday, crossing the
river in ordinary row boats, one brother
arriving some time later in the day THAI
the other. After the business which they
came over to transact had been dispatched,
the two men started to return, about 6 80
o'clock in the evening. One of the boats
having been taken back to Chippewa, the
two brothers started to cross the stream
together in the remaining craft. 1t is
known that both the fated men partook
more or less literally of Intoxicating
drink while in the village, and in this
lies the onl y explanation of their suicidal
folly in choosing the route they did when
they left Port Day for their Canadian
home. For, instead of rowing up the
river the usual distance before attempting
to cross, the men pulled directly for
Chippewa Village. Two or three parties
who were at Port Bay when the two men
started out, noted the dangerous route
which they had taken, but as both the
Rielley brothers were known to be we'll
acquainted with the river, they naturally
supposed that when they found they
could not cross so low down they would
pull up and cross in one of the usual
tracks. In apparently utter ignorance of
the rapidity with which the trcacherous
current bore the boat down the stream,
the two brothers pulled steadily on their
way. AS the boat swept lower and lower,
the attention of others on the bank of tho
river became attracted to the impending
catastrophe. When the boat, as seen
from the shore, had apparently gotten
well over into the strong Canadian cur
rent, it had drifted far down. the river,
and at last, when too late, the brothers
appeared to realize their position. The
boat was headed up the stream, and the
men bent to their oars with desperate en-
ergy. Finding that they were powerless
to stem the current, and having drifted
into close proximity to the first Of the
terrible reefs at the head of the Canadian
rapids, the two men were seen to DELHI
erately turn their boat around and with
steady strokes pull their craft safely over
two of the reefs. The watchers on this
side of the river then lost sight of both
men and boat, but others on Streets
Island and in the Loretto Convent, on
the Canada shore, say that the boat safely
jumped the third reef, when boat and
men disappeared in the boiling rapids
and were never seen again.
The supposition is that when the men
determined to attempt shooting the reefs
they had faint hope that they might
reach shore by taking advantage of the
comparatively quiet water below the
reefs-a desperate struggle for life, which
proved to be futile. Pieces of the boat
were found the next day in the river be-
low the falls, but as yet nothing has been
seen of the bodies of the unfortunate
men.
Patrick Kelley was about forty FIVE
years of age and was unmarried. John
was about forty years old and leaves a
wife, but no children. A mother and two
sisters mourn a double loss.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30

We are all greater dupes to our weak
ness than to the skill of others; and the
successes gained over US by the designing
are usually nothing more than the prey
taken from these very snares we have laid
ourselves. One man falls by his smbi-
ton, another by his per6dy, third by
his avarice, and fourth by his lust.
What are these but so many nets,
watched, indeed, by the fowler, but WOW
en- by the victiml
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30

He who surpasses or subdues mankind
must look down on the hate of those be-
low.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30
Funeral Of a SiameSe God.

The Times Of India announces the
death Of one of the living idols of Siam
The oldest one Of the white elephants,
which was born in 1870, died in its tenn.
pie at Bangkok in November last. Every
one knows that this famous white ele-
plant, before whom a whole people bow
the knee, is the emblem of the Kingdom
of Siam. /. is hsnored with the most
beautiful presents, for the Indians, full
of the idea of mctamorphosis, still be-
lieve that so majestic an animal could
only be animated by the spirit of God
or of an Emperor. Each white elephant
possesses its palace, a vessel of gold and
harness resplendent with jewels. Several
mandarins are attached to its service, and
feed it with cakes and sugar-cane. The
King of Siam is the only parsonage be-
fore whom it bows the knee, and SINH
lar salutation is rendered it by the mon
arch. The deceased idol has been ac-
corded magnificent funeral. A hun
dred Buddhist priests OBLIGATED at the
ceremony. The three surviving white
elephants, preceded By trumpets and fol-
lowed by an immense concourse of peo-
pie, accompanied the funeral car to the
bank of the Menam, where the King and
his noble lords received the mortal re-
mains, which were transported to the OPP
posite bank for burial. A procession of
thirty vessels figured at that curious cere-
mony. All the floating houses, ranged in
double file on the Menan to the number
of over 10000, were adorned with flags
Of all colors and symbolical attributes.
PERPETUAL Morton ACcoMPLIsHED.-
A magnetic clock, invented by Daniel
Drawbaugh, of Midtown, Cumberland
county, Pa, is sufficiently remarkable to
be worth description. The magnetism
of the earth, an inexhaustible source of
power, is made to oscillate the pendulum
and the simplicity of all the works gives
an assurance OF the least possible tric-
ton. ~ certain point the movement
of the pendulum itself shuts of magnetic
connection with the earth, and at another
point restores the connection, thus secur-
| ing the conditions necessary to produce
its oscillations. The works are so ingen-
iozs and simple that it IS no wild asser-
ton to make that, were it not for the
unavoidable wearing out caused by even
the smallest amount Of friction, the clock
would run as long rs the solid earth en-
dures. This clock is hung against board
partition, with all the works exposed,
subject to the Earrings of machinery and
distractions from dust settling upon it,
yet since March I, 1877, it has been run
ming continuously and uniformly, with
only slight reported variations, as tested
by transit observations at noon.-Harris-
burg Telegraph.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30

CONGRESS is asked to remit the duty
on the bells of ST. Michael's Church, of
Charleston, S. G. These chimes possess
rea! historical interest, having been
placed in the belfry 1875 years ago. In
177C they were seized and carried to Eng
land, but at the end of the Revolution.
AIRY War were returned. In 1868, when
the Federals besieged Charleston, the
bells we're removed to Columbia, but
were afterwards injured during the CON
fagration of that city. They were re-
Gently sent to England to be recast, and
now arc again sending forth their ia
miiar notes to the people Of Charleston.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-05-30

THERE is church scandal at Stony
Point, on the Hudson, and, as the local
chronicle runs, jealousy and bitterness
crop out, even at funerals" The choir
of the Westminster Church, by means Of
festivals, concerts and other entertain
ments, raised enough money for the pur-
chase of new organ, and the trustees
disposed of the old instrument. Then a
controversy arose as to the ownership of
the organ. The choir went to the church
and carried away the new organ, and
when it was replevined by the trustees
their leader gsve bonds, and now holds
it subject to the order of the courts. The
trustees have brought suit against the
choir for the recovery Of the instrument
and $50 damages.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

Anexchauge, probably with lauda-
bic desire to make places for few
more aspirants for State Offices, an
nounces that Texas would make two
hundred and ten States equal in size
to Rhode Island. Even now the
chances for Office are good deal better
than those tor prizes in lotteries or re
iirious rafiles. On the 9th of Nov
ember the peop.e ofTexas will vote for
Governor, lieutenant governor, attorney
general, comptroller, treasurer, COM
missioner OF the General laud Office,
senator's and representatives in the leg
Stature. district and county clerk,
county iaire. county attorney, treas
.rer. ass ssor. sheriff, surveyor, HIDE in
srs:.or. county commissioners, justices
d. the peace and cons:ables. II nom
mating eouycntious car be dispensed
with and fire, fight allowed, with
very man a candidate on mis- oWn 70
l:,.on a1i merits, then newspapers viii
f-oxr.sh :rom announcement ices
srhysf0a Nues.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

EDITOR FREE PREss:-Lately q
daughter of one of our esteemed and
wealthy citizens died in Virginia fe'
male college. She was naturally feeble
before she LETT Texas, and was in the
Institute over two years. l ask have
wo not sufficient good schools to edu-
cate our daughters?. Can we expect to
found good colleges, if all the wealthy
send their sons and daughters out Of
the State?. With daughters especially,
| had rather give them palmer edu-
cation at home, living in the home cir.
Gle, to be guided by parents and direct
cd by them to learn household duties,
than the risk of being off, and perhaps
exposed to the communicating influence
of fashion and other follies.
We have good enough schools in
Texas. Many a. noble housewife, who
reared children to renown, had not a
so-called fashionable education. 1t
was their example of piety, industry
and energy that made their children
respected and often great. Many a
weakly child had better not be con-
fined to school too much, or crowded
with too many lessons; better let 1t
romp and roam good deal than to ru'
in its health.
I, have known many who had every
opportunity to geta fine education, but
for want of talent learnt but little, or
never had any success in the profession
tl,ey studied. Again, | have known
men highly educated, but who had no
practical sense at all. Only few sue
coed in the higher sciences or PROBES.
sions. If we do not encourage our
schools at home, how can we ever eX-
pect to raise them to higher stand
ard? Some say, if my daughter has
good education, she may, if in need, be
a school teacher. Well, but we cant
have so many school mans. The pro-
fessiens OF all clusses are already over
filled. Certainly females might well
fill many posts that men now occupy.
such MS clerks in the stores, telegraph
operators, composltors, designers and
drawers, copying clerks, &c. Now, l
am not opposed to learning, for the
present age is Il stage of progress, but
if YOU driuk of the fountain, drink
deep, labor and strive to reach the top
of the ladder.
Again, our people often do not en-
courage their local paper, but sub
scribe for papers outside of the State,
these often being larger and cheaper.
Support your local paper first, Tor 1t
advances your local interests, it culis
interesting articles from other papers
suitable Cox your locality, The editor
himself, though poorly paid, laoors
hard; he eadeavors to get Interesting
news items and correspondence. Let
us encourage home schools, papers and
all industrial branches. L. Il.
--
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
no n Good Turn When You Can

How little We think as we travel
Through ilfss ups and downs, day BY DAY.
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Did all Of us 20 tho right way
How many . poor fellow, whose talents
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!. lost 10 tho worlds gaze forever,
And all for the want Of friend.
Tbsu stretch forth ynur hand like abro'hsr,
For remember that Afs's but ipan;
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And do . good turn when We can.
fsae boast Of their wealth and connection,
And look with contempt upon those
q, lower degrce-quits forgetting
The means by which they perhaps rose.
To DO Kind to the poor and the lowly,
Meier utter word that's untrue;
pnzs the maxim which says, Act 10 others
AZ you would they should act unto you''
Then stretch forth your arm like brother,
Since lifs's sitsr all but span;
Let us try To assIst one another,
And Do . good turn whom We can.
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14

correspondent at Berlin SAYS d
Russian exploring expedition from
Fort Verhaye was fred on by Chi.
nese troops and compelled to re-
turn.
Turki IN N We.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-A dispatch
from Peslh says the British Consul
at Sofa confirms the report hat 90
600 Bnlgarians have fed from the
valley of Stumzsin, Macedonia, to
Bulgarian territory. This leaves
no doubt that the Turks have mas
tered the Macedonian insurrection
in that quarter. i
A correspondent at Constantine.
pie telegraphs that IL is said that
domlciIlary visits have been paid
to houses of the late Minister'S heir
piesumptive, aud the Sullan's
brother and cousin are strictly
guarded The streets sre strongly
patrolled. The Sultan is much
alarmed.
Favorable 10 the treaty.
LONDON, Dee. IA correspond.
ent at Vienna states that majority
of the Committee of 18. appointed
by the Reichstag on the 10th In
stant to consider the treaty of
Berlin, are favora ble to the treaty.
Tn" It",isu Mi.t-,,y.
ROME, December 13.-Premipr
Carroll has announced that the
present Ministers will continue the
administration pending the Kings
decision Oh their proffered resigna-
tiOns.
Reported thas the An,etr Cara for
P-nc-.
LONDON, Dec. l3.-A Lahore dis
patch says 1t is rumored that the
Ameer entreats for peace on any
terms.
Arrn'gned for rhrens~niDg the Life
of tho Qu-.u.
LONDON, Dec 13.-A man named
Madden was arraigned ut the Bow
Street Police Court yesterday
charged with threatening the lile
OF Queen Victoria.
A Political Gr.sis tm New sauth
Wales.
LONDON, Dec. 13. The Ministry
OF New South Wales have resigned.
Robertson will form another Cubi-
net.
B'"w" rr"n she Ca"s,"n's Mouth
LONDON, Dec. 13 "A dispatch
from Dakka says il is reported that
the Ameer has blown the Conn
mandant of Ali Musjid from the
cannOn's mouth.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14

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The Vital Restorative
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VITALITY or Nervous Debility, either
acute or OF long standing, and In either
duced.
The Vital Restorative
Is thoroughly scientific prescription. Is
not quack nostrum, Lehee rtrtecilV
safe to take; is pleasant 10 tie tasrs..
pathetic system OF nerves u, W for. g.
Purifles and EnrIchcs
The blood reJuvenating and reinvi1orat.
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Dotn In this country and in Europe, can
TESTIFY TO the great restorative properties
OF this really great medicine.
Price, s. per bottle, or four times the
quantity for sl0. Sent to any address Sc
cure from observation.
Address all letters to
A. E. MINTIE, M. D.,
tGraduate Of the University OF Pepnsyl.
yania and late Resident Surgeon to the
Orthopoedic Hospital OF PhIiadei
No. ia Montgomery ST., San rranoisoo.
Sole Agent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
Marster's seIf.Regulatlrs
FEE e D T. r

Il the only Feeder manufactured that feeda
without moving all the straw in q body, con.
sequentiy giving more regular feed than II q
possihle 70 obtain with draper feeder; Il
feeds the whole length Of the cylinder; It 10
easily changed to iced fast or slow A ,3esirefi.
saves the labor Of two men and does not re-
quire an experienced tableman to feed II.
The separator needs no alteration with the
exception ofthe removal Of feed hoard TO -
cure Il In position, and does NOT havs fo n,
taken on when moving. II requires but III
tie power to run 1t, and has no Complicated
parts liable to get out Of order. It's succees
having been fully demonstrated, Icorsiiaily
OF Its mcrits. For full particulars address
k.J. MARSTFna.
IL 0tocktun. 0n1
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
PACIFIC COAST
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
GooDALL. PERKINS 4 CO., AGENTS,
SAN FRANCISCO.
~
San Francisco and Los
Angeles Express Line.
December Schedule.
Coming sou.. Going North
r.. : I I[LIEZ i.
s:'::s.:: S:: s.: s:s, Dec
Orf2aba.. =. " Ill " l3I l5l II
Ancon.... 16l Isl sOl ~
Orizaba. .. 2l 23 25l "
Ancon.... 26l " S0IJan.
Orizaba.. 81 Ian. 2IJan. Q

Both steamships call at Port Hartford
(SauLulsObispo)and santa Barbara; also.
on down trip, at Auaneim Landing for
freight only.
nTPassengers for San Francis % take
the train ioi Wilmington that leaves
Los Angeles at 3o'clock +. M, Los Ange-
les time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14

p. .S.-DR. MINTIE can be consul ted
IN reference to the above complaints dur
daily, and rom 8 TO 8 In the evening.
Sunaays, 10 A. N. to p. N. Consultation
FREE. Thorough examination and ad.
vice, IS. Full directions and advice free
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
Los Angeles and SanDiego
THE STEAMERS
Ancon and 0rIxaba

Leave San Pedro for San Diego Nov. cS,
Dec. q, 8, l8, i8, %, %. and Jan. 2.
Passengers take the train that leaves Los
Angeles for Wilmington At 1850 A. NJ.
Los Angeles time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14

Apply to H. MCCLELLAN, Local
Agent, Office, No. 663 Main street,
over the Commercial Bank, Los
Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14

ss.{, df 22u Rr2 ncisco, made
- .as apseah in ,la Convention
re- a0aela erganal against the
Gl' s1f
fL.o .mittes fose and the
asup sses 2 takeu.