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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07
OREGON.

A great deal of fruit has been dried in the
willamette valley this fall.
Jacob klech committed suicide at Salem
on Oct. 3lst Cause-unrequi love.
Two apples of the Gloria Mundi variety.
grown in E. Warren's orchard, Hillsboro, one
weighs 80 and the other 81 ounces.
A little daughter of J. W. Johns, who lives
near the Dalles, was choked to death afew days
ago by the Judgement Of piece of apple core
in her windpipe.
McMinnville INDUCES in 'supineness III all
its glory and then woe in its darkest line as Il
penalty for the laXnrss" Of lis people in not
buying fire engine.
Two thousand dollars is the sum Just appro-
priated out of the State Treasury 10 build Il
ladder at the falls of the Willamette river at
Oregon City for salmon to climb over the
falls.
The new light draft steamer recently built
by the o. s. a. Co. at Cello was laun, he'd on
Wednesday last. She was named the John
Gates in honor of the chief engineer of that
company.
a new mining district has been discovered
in Iamhill cOuny. Mrs. Carr Of Carlton dis
covered it, and took - in gold nuggets out Of
the claim, the crop Of wild goose. Crops
never fail in Oregon.
Over 1000 rails arrived on the steamer Great
Republic for the DaAto and Dallas narrow
guage railway. This will be sufficient to com
plete the road to Dallas. The road will be in
operation soon as the rails can be laid
Following are the losses by the Dalles fire.
Comfort d Hall, 81, 300; French Bros, $1,000;
L. ID. Frank, S41!; Sander * Son, $500; Mrs
j. Z. Booth, $50 ON building: Braman and
Someryille, wool destroyed in French ware
house, 1900; Hartman, saloon damaged by
water, $3.50.
Thursday in the state circuit court, Charles
Jackson, alias jackson Grant, was sentenced
by Judge Shattuck TO the penitcntiary Tor the
period of live years. Grant was indicted for
horse stealing aud entered plea Of guilty.
He is also under indictment for the murder
OF Dennis Spellen,
Our Coos BAY exchange publishes the fol.
lowing; MIR. Werden just brought box Of
fruit TO our office, products of his farm on
Coos river, one pear weighed "a pounds, one
apple = pounds, also potato weighing
pounds, also a carrot weighing . pounds.
Any person beating the above lot on square
rattle, shall have the News year free.
Governor Thayer of Oregon has just APP
pointed Christian Lieneweber Of Astoria, fish
of the Columbia river and its
passed by the last legislative assembly whose
salary shall consist of fees for issuing Hccn-
se-, etc, to iishErman controlling boats, nets,
seines wiers or TAPS, 10 take effect on or
about Jan 18TH His appointment was urged
by most Of the leading business firms Of Port
land.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

The British ship City of Dublin,
which was stranded recently on the
sands about aquarter of a mile south
west Of Point Adams lighthouse, has
been carefully examined by board
of surveyors, and they have arranged
a plan by which it is thought she can
be floated off and made as good as
ever. Her owners in Europe have
been communicated with by cable
and they have ordered the attempt to
be made, and will stand the expense
successful or otherwise. The vessel
lies bolt upright, and excepting a
small hole in her bottom, which in
two weeks has only let in water to
depth Of five feet in her hold, is not
strained and is not in any way per-
manently damaged.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

A new motive power has been in
vented by an Astoria boy named Will
son 1t is a wheel which produces
motive power by being submerged in
tank of water or in running stream,
and will continue its motion until
worn out. The deeper submerged
the greater the power given. Al
though as yet but partially perfected,
the young genius has been offered
$4,000 for a half interest, which he
refused. The model will be completed
ted in few days, when, in all proba-
bitity, it will be placed on exhibition.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07
NEWS ITEMS.

The yellow fever season is entirely closed in
she Southern states.
For the first time within the memory of the
Oldest settler there's great number Of silver
salmon passing up the forks of the Umpqua
river.
1t is generally believed in Europe that the
war cloud has blown over, and that Englands
postponement Of the Afghanstan expedition
means its abandonment.
A Berlin dispatch says: sThe return of the
Russians toward Constantinople was only
commenced after the Porte had rejected the
draft demanded by Russia.
w. II. Rulfson, the San Francisco Photo
grapher, while experimenting skylight
fell from the roof to the sidewalk, injuring
himself so badly that he died soon after.
Four or five of White Birds band of rene
gade Nez Perces are said to be in Young
Chiefs camp, on the Umatilla agency, and the
people naturally want Gen. Howard to order
their arrest.
Five masked men stopped the Fort Lara
ME stage near the Platte river fora and
took two men imprisoned highway robbers
from it and hanged them TO cottonwood tree
near by.
Sir Garnet Wosely is only As 1t was he
who visited the confederate army during the
war and formed the opinion that Lee was the
greatest military genius since Napoleon, and
that he was greater than the German Gener-
ais of this generation.
Thurlow weed, interviewed on the subject
of the cipher kilograms, said he regarded the
disclosures as the elimination of along series
of frauds, by means OF which results the cleo
tons in New York had been changed Mr..
Tilden, he thought had simply extended tie
system fl ON the state to the nation.
1t is stated on authority of telegram from
Washington that the Potter committee Will
enter into an exhaustive investigation of
everything concerning cipher dis patches, and
will subpoena Marble Pelton, Covle, Woolley,
Smith Weed, and all persons VINO can throw
any light upon the subject.
The public debt statement for October
shows decrease in the debt for the month OF
81, 10S, 402, and the following alliances in the
treasury: Currency Sl,1ll,244; special fund
for the redemption of fractional currency,
Sl0,0OO,O00; special deposit oflegal tenders for
the redemption of certificates of deposit,
$50, $4,000; coin, 221,666,21, including coin
certificates, S355l6,3,0; outstanding legal ten
ders, S346,6Sl ,Ol6; out standing fractional cur
rency Sl6,2ll 1888
1t looks less warlike again. There is a
growing feeling that the postponcment of the
British expedition against Afghanistan means
its abandonment. Leading Russian author
ity takes the same view, and all parties to the
general European war appear to be again
seeking diplomatic solution of veXed prob
lens. Meantime the fact remains that Russia
has not relinquished one foot of ground occu-
pied by her at the end of the war, and all evil
dence of her warlike preparations indicates
| that she has no intention to retire.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-The straight
Republican county and congressional
tickets are elected here by unusual
majorities.
DETROIT, Nov. 5.-Returns come
in slowly. F'ifty-seven towns heard
from give Cresswell, Rep), for gov
ornor, 7,467; Barnes, (Dem), 3,92S;
Smith, (NationaD, 1881.
Minnesota.
St. PAUL, Nov. 5.-The election
proceeded quietly, but with a full
vote in the city. Scattering returns
received indicate the greenback vote
insignificant on the state ticket. Re-
turns for congressman in the third
district indicate that Washburne, Re-
publican, is largely ahead of the state
ticket in Minneapolis; slightly behind,
in St. Paul and out counties, and if
elected it is by reduced majority.
Connecticut.
HARTFORD, Con-, Nov. GO A. M.
Returns from AS towns give An
drews 1000; Hubbard, 42,191; At
water, 1896; Baldwin, 1855. The
Republicans elect Hawley Wait and
Miles to congress, and will have the
legislature by 80 majority. AS there
is no election by the people the Re-
publican ticket will be elected by the
legislature.
AUGUsTA, Nov. 5.-The vote in the
eighth district is light. Alex w. Ste
phens is reelected to congress with
out opposition. Returns from con-
gressional districts come in slowly.
New Jersey.
TRENTON, Nov. 6.-The Republi-
cans elect of the congressman and
IA majority ofthe assembly. Robson,
Pugh, Voorhees, and Blake (Reps. J
are certainly elected. Brigham, (Rep.)
is probably elected. This is a Dem
ocratic loss of :.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-THE Demo
cratic state ticket average plurality
1900.
DETROIT, Nov. 6. From present
indications the Republicans have
elected the entire congressional dele
cation from this state, which is a gain
of one congressman. In the lst dis
trict, Newburg (Rep.), is elected by
plurality of 1920. The Legislature
will be strongly Republican. -Four
hundred and fifty towns and precincts
heard from give Cresswell plurrlity
of II, 800.
MILWAUKEE. Nov. 6.-Mlwaukee
city and county, with one township
to hear from, give Frisby (Rep.) tol
congress, l,2UU ma ority over Deuster
Dem, IA Republican gain of 5000
over the vote of 1876. Republican
gains in the eight districts OF the state
SO far as heard from, are over 5000
over presidential vote for 1876.
Republicans gain II assemblymen
and : senators and will have IA good
majority on joint ballot. Milwaukee
county elects the entire Republican
ticket for the first time.
Nebraska.
LINCOLN, Nov. Ga dditional re-
turns from all parts of the state con-
tlnue to increase Republican MAORI
ties over estimate made last night.
The entire Republican state and CON
gressional ticket is elected by over
10000 majority. Republicans have a
large majority in the Legislature.
The Greenback vote was much lighter
than anticipated, and they have car
ried but one county so far ar heard
from.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07
Population of Washington Territory.

The following is the population of Wash
ington Territory by counties, taken by the
assessors and recently received in full by
the Territorial Auditor Add the increase
since last spring and the total would per-
hans IN. II nnn.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

A farmer on Stuck river in W. T., Mr.. J. r.
Dickinson. thrashed an average Of 10 bushels
Of barley per acre on Stuck bottom land this
year.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07
THE ELECTIONS.

BoSTON, Nov. 5.-At 9 p. NJ. Tai
bots election by 10000 plurality is
conceded by Buffers friends; all Re
publican representatives to congress
from the eleven districts, with the ex-
ception Of the 4th, where Brimmer is
defeated by Morse.
New Hampshire.
Boston. Nov. 5.-\ew Hampshire
specials from Republican sources state
that Head. Republican candidate for
governor, is elected by the people,
and it is probable that Republican
congressman are elected in three dis
tricts.
CONCORD, Nov. G.-16G cities and
towns give Head 32,9Ot, Mexican
25,45,, Brown 5,36S, scattering l05.
Heads majority is 1919.
Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE. Nov. 5.-The J0ur-
aq1 has returns from the entire state,
except Black Island. In the first dis
trict. Nelson W. Aldrich. Rep. has
500; DAVIS. Dem, 1924; Sayles,
Greenback. COG; scattering l04. In
the 81 district. Latmer w. Ballou,
Rep. has 1863; Bamby, Dem. 4,525;
Smith, Greenback, 31l; scattering,
none.
New YORK, Nov. 6.-Alexander
Smith, OF Yonkers, y. Y, died yes
terday while the vote which elected
him to congress was being counted.
New YORK. Nov. e. 4. NJ
Total vote of the city for mayor:
Cooper. s9..42; Schell, 6O,3Sl; Coop
er's majority, l0,36l.
Kelly has just made speech in
Tammanv hall saying, 1--WE are
beaten all along the line"
The entire anti-Tammany Repuh-
hcau combination ticket for city off
ciaI> 5 elected. Returns from the in
terror of the state show Republican
gains indicating the election OF Geo.
p. Daniorth, Republican, as Judge of
the appeals court by considerable
majority. Republicans claim ten or
fifteen majority in the assembly. The
following congressman are re elected:
Burke. Cox, Wood, Morton and Nc
Cook.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. at the
mayor, Office it is estimated that the
Republican majority in Philadelphia
for the state ticket will be about
1900. Kelly has been badly cut in
the 4th district. and doubts are enter
tanned of Randall's election in the Sd
district by reduced majority.
READING. Nov. 5.-ln the Sth dis
trict Hester Clymer Dem.) is re-
elected by over 5000 majority
PHILADELPHIA Nov. G.-Later re-
turns from the interior of the state
show large Republican gains. indicat-
ing that Hoyt's majority may reach
10000.
CHICAGO, Nov. oil p. Nat
this hour the indications are that the
Republicans have carried the entire
county ticket and elected their three
congressman in the city, and a gain
of one congressman. Returns gener-
ally show Republican gain.
CHICAGO. Nov. 6.-l A.M.-Returns
from the congressional districts of the
state, although incomplete, seem to
show that the republicans have gained
two representatives, namely, Davis
in the I'd district, and Thomas in the
18th.
One hundred and eighty towns in
the state give Smith 2S,95S, Cronker-
tie 1888, Bates 5,631. No indica
tions yet as to the Legislature, except
that it will be very close, with prob
abilities of a Republican gain and a
Republican senator to succeed Gov.
0glesby.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER !, 1878.

Returns from the elections in the
Eastern States are full enough to
show unexpected large gains by the
Republicans, and a dying out of the
greenback party. One of the notable
results is the defeat of the Tammany
hall party in New York, and the State
goes largely Republican. Another
gratifying result is the entire extin-
guishment of Ben. Butler in Massa-
chusetts, and he will have to retire
once more to private life.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

The returns from the Territorial
election so far received indicate that
Thos. II. Brents is elected Delegate to
Congress by about 600 majority. 1t
is stated that his majority in the Pu-
get Sound counties will be over 400.
Walla Walla county gave him 40 ma
ioritv, and the river counties will give
him 100 more. The Constitution is
carried by not less than !, 900 or 1900
majority, but the three separate clauses
are all rejected.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-11-07

r-7y4 The National Colo Medal was awarded
to Bradley Il Rulolson for the best Photo
graphs in the United States, and the Vienna
Medal for The best in .he world. 429 Mont
gomery Street, San Francisco.
, 1878-05-22
A StreCt-Car Scene.

An agile alligator is one of the dra,n-
ats PERSONA in street-car scene which
reporter of The Cleveland Leader de-
scribes. A gentleman enters with 3.
wooden box y feet long, and takes his
seat, carefully placing the pakage across
his knees. His right-hand neighbor rises
to give place to man with a, pot of
crimson paint, and clinging to the hand
strap and SIT nding ON one foot enjoys q
chat with a vivacious lady on the o2pc-
site side of the car. An abrupt applica-
tion of the brake causes him to describe
half-circle, and to strike with consid-
cradle force one end of the strange box,
displacing its light cover and tilting il
to an angle of forty-tive degrees. Forth
with promising young alligator Aops
over on the floor. The man of paint
shot upward like an arrow from Hiawa-
tha's bow upsetting the crimson paint
on the young gentleman's pantaloonss
The sudden jar given to the alligator
with the gratuitous bath Of foreign ele-
ment, seems to render the sleepy emf
grant from the bayou frantic for mo
ment At this moment the driver and
horses catches the infection, one drop
ping his brake and the others plunginsr
forward, while the conductor at the rear
is violently jerking HIS bell and vainly
trying to open the door. Under the
impression that he is already bitten, the
young gentleman hops ON one foot and
groans, and the young lady attacks the
amphibious stranger with her sun-ura-
brella, until the box lid is closed upon
him.
, 1878-05-22

the House amendment to the other Senate bill
which provides that timber may be taken from
mineral lands in Nevada Colorado and all
Territories for mining, agricultural, building
or other domestic purposes of bona tide resi-
dents, but not for the benefit of railroad cor
porstiOns. Both bills will, therefore be sent
to the President for his approval as soon as
they can be finally enrolled. Secretary Schurz
thinks the price named in Sargeant's bill IS
too small and, in fact, he is opposed to all
propositions for conveyance to private indlvld-
uals of the Governments title to timber lands,
his ideas being to place all such lands under
control of u forestry commission, and sell tim
Der only in accordance with their regulations.
state OF California Sold.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10. The North amer
icdn announces that the transfer of the iron
steamer State of California, to be launched
Tomorrow and built for the Pacific Coast Nav
Igation Company, was made in New York to
representatives of the Russian government.
The first installment of 500, 900 was paid
down, and the remainder to be paid at inter.
walls in the next two months. The steamer
was built with the special Object of speed,
and will attain Is knots an hour, making her
one of the fastest vessels atloat She would
be specially serviceable for privateering pur-
poses. The Russian government was repre-
sented by an American gentleman, it Is said.
who is'in the background, and who Is acting
directly for the Muscovite government. In
order to adapt her for the service for which
she was attended, extensive alterations will
be made, and these will be begun at once.
The vessel can be completed and ready for
sea in two months. She will be launched to-
morrow lust as if the sale had not been
effected.
The Potter Resolution.
CHICAGO, May l6.-The 1ribunes Wash.
ington special says that the Democrats will
have some trouble in dragoOning their party
into supporting the Potter resolution, as 1t
has transpircd that thrty-two members in
caucus voted for Casey Young's resolution de-
clariug that the Potter resolution was not in
tended to disturb the Presidential title.
Youngs friends tonight say he will compel
the acceptance of his amendment or defeat
Potter's resolution.
Tnnmany Meeting.
New York, May l6.-The Tammany Hall
general committee met tonight. Senator
Ecclesine made an address. He said at the
last Presidential election the Democracy went
in under the banner Of man who had not
and did not deserve to have the confidence Of
the people. "
Another New Steamship.
PHILADELPHIA, May lot has been rs.
certained that in few days Messrs. Cramp
will lay the keel of another vessel, to be con.
structed on model and to take the place Of the
steamship State of California, launched to-
day.
Yacht Mohawk Sold.
New YoRK, May 1.-THE Sun says the
yacht Mohawk, which capslzed i'll this harbor
two years ago, whereby several lives were lost
has been sold to the Russians. She origin
ally cost $l7, ,000 but sold for scarcely tenth
of chat sum.
Bonds Sold.
New York, May 1.-THE syndicate has
decided to take the remaining fifteen million
of the fifty million Of A per cent bonds.
, 1878-05-22

representatives OF the operatives left the
meeting. At Manchester yesterday, when no
compromise was arrived at, they indicated
that the leaders would not be able to longer
restrain the men, and disclaimed all response.
bility of what might happen in the strike dis.
trict. When news of the decision reached
Burnby, thousands of people assembled in the
streets, hooting, sho ting and smashing win
dows. A mass meeting will be held there to-
day, and serious trouble is anticipated. A riot
in Blackburn last evening was the result of
the announcement of failure of negotiations
There were also riotous demonstrations at Ac-
crington, and serious breach OF peace is still
apprehended there.
Wnrlike strikers.
LONDON, May l5.-There was more rioting
in Burnley tonight. One warehouse was
burned, but the military prevented further de-
struction. At Blackburn, most all of the
manufacturers, with their household, had
quilted the town. The soldiers keep com.
parative peace. AT Preston, there is great
excitement and fears OF rioting. The militia
are under arms.
War Estimates.
ROME, May l6.-The minister of finance
presented ~ bill to the chambers asking for u
supplementary vote of ten million lyres for
war estimates.
Mission Failed.
VIENNA. May l7.-Turkish commissioners
have thus far failed to accomplish their mis-
sion.
Socialist Meetings.
BERLIN, May Ill is reported that in
view of the attack made upon the Emperor,
the government has resolved to propose, Or
even to introduce by administrative DEGREES,
serious restrictions on freedom and the right
of public meetings Efforts will be made to
bring about common action on the part of
Germany, Russia, England, the United
States and countries where socialist and
communstic symptoms have lately appeared.
The British Ficet.
LONDON, May ia special says the Porte
will allow no further addition to the British
fleet at Ismid.
Warlikc Turks.
ATHENS, May l6.-The Turks have at
tackled Christians near Canca; fighting con.
tinues.
PASSES Taken.
VIENNA. May 1.-THE passes taken by in
surgents are Diebend, Balkan and Estrogan' s
Gate All attempts to dislodge have been un.
successful.
New Constitution.
PANAMA, May 1.-THE constitutional con.
yention of Ecuador has adopted new con-
stitution, which is more liberal than that of
Garcia Morfa. Religious liberation is denied,
and the country is completely subjected to
priestly rule.
Depression in Business.
Business in Guatemala is in deplorable
state. Several failures have occurred; one is
that of the sugar refining company, for $3.50, )
0OO
, 1878-05-22

The VATICAN TAPESTRIES. 1t is said
that Leo XIII, has given orders to have
the large quantities Of tapestry which
now lie hid in drawers and cupboards in
the Vstican, rummaged' out, and hung III
chronological order along the galleries,
where they can be seen. There will be.
many interesting pieces among them q
quantity of Gobelins, as the Freilch
court for long time made present Of
piece every, year to the reigning Pom
tiff pieces of the Flemish Schools, Of
the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries;
and several of those designed BY
Raphael, which were saved in the sack
Of Rome 1t would be good thing II
the Italian government or court WON'T
follow the Pope's example; for hidden
away ia cellars and back rooms OF the
Pitt Palace, at Floronce, there are
known to be piles of old damask In
brocaGcs, falling to pieces for want Of
looking after and bringing to the light
they cannot be sold though many
ar.ists and Others would gladly buy
them without superior orders, and it is
sail the only purpose they serve is to b.
tori. up when busters are required ana
nothing else is handy.
, 1878-05-22

Superintendent g. Snyder. or the deteci-
g., ngpnr. 20 Omaha, arrested, near Fprt
Mckinney. SAN Kelly. a desperate cattle
thief ANIL murderer tor whom 5000 -
ward Ia, nrru offered. Kelly resisted but
SuvIarb.. a posse Of soldiers captured him
and H... lrnic
TIr-.. ..mmittec of the House judiciary
cumM .. whom Mas referred the lliin
of I.. .U upndholders To- the Owner
-...... muh.s aud ~ PAso Railroad,
.... fue tull committee, decltr-
Hf the t0ad ~ vest In tho
.thcrn Pariic Railroad ca.
..luc has y"t ~ act on the !e-