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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31


CAMP ROBINSON, Neb., Oct. 81
Tuesday after noon companies b and
ID, Sd cavalry, under command of Capt.
J. b. Johnson and Lieut. Thompson,
while scouting in the sand hills about
20 miles southeast of this post came
upon about $50 Chevennes under
Chief Dali Knife. The hostiles at
first showed fight, but seeing them
selves outnumbered gave up and
were brought into Major Carlton 5
camp on Chardan creek, where they
were discovered. and their stock taken
away. The latter, numbering about
40 horses and mules, were sent here.
\ courier from Chadron creek this
afternoon reports that when the hos
tiles were Informed that their destina-
ton was Camp Robinson they refused
to 90. and scattering over the prairie
commenced digging rifle pits with
their hunting knives. They appeared
to have rifles secrcted, which they
secured, having given up only few
old guns and revolvcrs. Artillery
has been sent from here to she'll them
from their positions, should they con-
tinue their resistance.
CAMP ROBINSON, Neb., Oct. ~
The famished savages. after defy
ing the troops, cold and hunger for
nearly IS hours. came forth from un-
der the bank of Chardon creek yes
terday at noon, Carlton having sent
them word previously by his guide
that if they did not come and sur
render before noon he would blow
every one of them from the face of the
earth. This threat had the desired
effect, for in a few minutes after the
interpreter returned all the savages
came forward to surrender themselves.
After being disarmed they were
marched to this post, arriving at mid
night Comfortable quarters and sup
per was given them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

Gov. Thayer of Oregon has just
made the following judicial and other
appointments: Judge lst judicial
district, H. X. Hanna; 2nd judicial
district, J. F. Watson; Sd judicial
district, Benz. F. Harding; 18th Judicial
district, c. B. Bellinger; 9TH judicial
district, L. L. Macarthur; supreme
judges, J. X. Kelly, r. p, Boise and
P. P. Prim; notaries public w.
Robb, Astoria; L. Hamilton and Jos.
simon, Portland; l.. Dielschnieder,
St. Paul; Jno. T. Gilfry, Cresswell;
Geo. B. Doris, Eugene City.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

The Seattle hotelige1tcer Of last
week was undoubtedly published
solely for the benefit of, and circula-
ton in King county, which will per-
haps account for the fact that the copy
of it we received was dated February
%, 1878. For skullduggery the pol
iticians on the Sound beat the Tam
manyites, and they beat the devil.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1873.

The people of the three counties of
Idaho, which are proposed as part
of the new state of Washington, have
made arrangements to vote on the
question of adopting our constitution
at the coming Territorial election.
The vote is expected to be almost a
unanimous one in favor of it.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31
County Orders at Par

From and after this date Will take
Clarke County 0rders at their face
value for all goods purchased at my
stOre. and will take them at par for all
accounts due me up to the amount of
fifty dollars. M. WHITTIER.
Vancouver. Oct, II, 1878. 81.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

The Snohomish Star draws it mild
on Beriah Brown, thusly;
"Illegitimate journalism-the Dis
patch is busted. 1t is said that the
Bagleys and the rest of Beriah's
friends, having no further use for
him, closed him out. He calls it
consolidated with the Intel!igencer'
pity the sorrows OF the poor old
man.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

On Tuesday of next week, 9th No
vember-same day of our Territorial
election-the following States hold
elections:-Kansas, Illinois, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri,
Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Louis
lana, South Carolina, Florida, Mary
land, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylva-
MIA, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31
Northern Pacific Railroad.
Pacific Division.
KALAMA TO TACOMA,
AND
TACOMA TO WILKESON.
Coal Mines.
III AIN LINE TRAINS,

DAILY, Sundays EXcepted)
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
kalama. 30 \. NJ. Tacoma. w ): 90 p NJ
Tacoma. ....1:00 AN. kalama Il: 50 p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04
National Thanksgiving.
BY THE PREsIDENV OF THE UNITED
STATES.

The recurrence of that season at which il is the
habit OF our people to make devout and public
confession OF their constant dependence upon the
Divine favor for all good gifts of life and happl
ness, and of public peace and prosperity exhibits
in the record of the year, abundant reasons foI
our gratitude and thanksgiving. Exuberant har.
vests, productive mines, ample crops and staples
of trade and manufactures have enriched the
country. The resources thus furnished to our re.
wing industry and expanding commerce are has
tening the day when dlscords and distresses,
through the length and breadth Of the land, will
under the continued favor of Providence, have
given way to confidence, energy aud assured pros.
perity. Peace with all nations has remained I'M
broken, domestic tranquility has prevailed, and the
institutions Of liberty and justice, which ha wis
dom and virtue of our fathers estabii she'd remain
the glory aud defence of their Children The
general prevalence of the blessings OF health
through our wide land has made more consllcu
Gus the suffefings and soiro@s which the dark
shadow Of pestiience tIss cast upon n portion o.
our people. This heavy sfi cton even, the d.
vine Ruler has temper, d 10 the suffering commun
tiles in the universal aid and succor which bay,
flowed 10 their relief, and the whole nation MAJ
rejoice in the unity OF spirit in our people, by
which they cheeifully share one anotheis bun
dens.
Now, therefore, ], Rutherford Is. HAYES, Presi
dent OF the United ststes. do appoint Thursday
the twenty. eighth day Of November next, as a
day of Latioi al thanksgiving and prayer; and
earnestly recommend that. Withdrawing them
selves from secular and labor, The people ~
the Uni ed States do meet together on that day ID
their respective places vi worship, there 10 give
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HE heghborhood until after Mrs. whitman's

the neighborhood until after Mrs. Whitman
death, however.
DIR. Spears, in his testimony, said that he had
been Mrs. Wbtmans physician for about year.
When be was called to attend Mrs. Whitman in
hei last illness he thought sue had been poisoned,
and inquired what she had eaten. Mabel told hun
they had mackerel for dinner and he concluded
her sickness was IN some way connected with this
He did not think Der seriously Ill. The next
morning he found her worse and called DIR. Thaycr
in consultation. They could not ascertain what
her trouble was, but DIR. Thsyer prescribed aTsen-
icum. The woman grew worse and during the
day died After Mrs Whitman was dead Mabel
spoke to him about Paris green which her mother
had been using and then the mystery OF her sick
ness was explained. lie had never had any idea
of marrying Mabel, and don't think Mabel even
thought of such thing. AT the conclusion OF bis
testimony the District Attorney moved his dis
charge, saving that he believed DIR. Spears had
acted from the best of motives. lie had never or
dered his arrest, bat 1t had been made by the po-
lice at the suggestion OF Mr.. Whitmsu's brother.
Mabel was also discharged, the court finding no
evidence 10 ralse well founded suspicion az ilnst
her. The court believed Mrs. Whitmans death
was the result Of accidental poisoning. Arsenic
IN large quantities was found about the water
pipes III Mis-. WDitman's house, and some parti-
cles in tie, and Mabe's story that her mother
had been using arsenic to kill bugs and had by
Carelessness got some into her mouth, is doubt
less the correct one.
Judge Warren said. The character Of Mabel
seems to he good. No wrong word, no impuriy
of conduct was discovered or Is shown. | cannot
therefore hold TINS glrl for trial. No probable
cause has been shown, and | therefore decree
that the prisoner be discharged.
The decision was received with tremendous ap-
plause. Mabel sat stoicalls for moment, not
seeming TO realize the situation, until finally she
fell back IN ner chair add tainted away.
The news spi cad about the streets ike wildfie,
and there wa, scene of gene al rejoicing both IN
and out of the court room. II Is safe to say that
the decision meets with general approval.
As the witnesses left the cour, ROOM after the
discharge, most of them leaned and kissed
Mabel as She lay unconscious. These we've gov
erumen. witnesses, and several of them were
schoolmates Of the unfortunate girl.
The principal prosecutors OF instigalors of the
prosecution against Mabel. are Mr.. David Steards
collector, living at No. Essex street and MIR
Sawin. These gentlemen first proposed the in
vestigation.
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The democratic editor is little backward in
trotting Tlldcn out Tor re nomination in 1880.
lie might as well face the mn,ic. If rilden is
innocent that is the only decent way to vindi-
cate him. Tribune.
The republicans had grand rally at Brook
field, Mass, Wednesday night Hon. Jas G..
Blaine being the speaker, Large delegations
from adjoining towns were present, and Western
Worcester county never experienced & eater po-
litical enthusiasm than that displayed
la South Carolina 1t isn't safe for respectable
white democrat to accept republican nomination.
In Darlington county one WAS rash enough to do
it, and party associates fractured his skull and
inflicted other injuries on him.
The Maine republicans are doing most valuable
service in the party cause. No man calls out such
meetings a. Senator Blaine. The trouble is there
have been no halls large enough TO hold the peo-
Pile who want to hear him. His speeches Irac
teal, and the Butlerte who asks question OF
puts in a remark usually receives retort which
sickens him of that sort of amusement. At Low
ell a temperance man said that the whishey tax
was burden upon the country because whske,
made paupers, etc. MIR Blaine asked him il
whiskey would be IS a Zoe Ia the community iii
was relieved of taxation. Even that fellow saw
the point. The othei two Maine men who ar,
winning praise are Congressmen Frye aud Reed
Boston Correspondence Of the Somerset Report
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The Whitman Poisoning Case
Discharge of Mabel Whitman
nnh hr SnAarS

The exam instion Of Mabel Whitman on a
charge of poisoning her mother, Laura j. Whit
man, and of Dr. q. W. Spears, for being Access
sorry to the crime, ended Friday in the discharge
of both. The case has been in many respects a
very peculiar one. That Mrs. Whitman died of
arsenical poisoning there is no doubt, as the doc
tors at the autopsy of her body found sufficient
arsenic in her stomach to cause death. Mabel,
the daughter, who was suspected of administering
the fatal dose is only l6 years of age of excellent
character and SO far as appears from any testi-
mony in the case. deeply attached to her mother.
The motive for the crime was supposed to be to
get possession of some 1914 900 which her mother
possessed, to enable her to marry Dr. Spears. n
Young homeopathic physician of good reputation.
for whom it was reported Mabel had conceived a
violent attachment. Against DIR. Spears there
doesn't appear to have been any reasonable
grou nd for suspicion whatever.
The examination lasted several DAYS and was
very thorough There was some testimony tend
ing to show that Mabel had purchased arsenic
some time preceding her mothers death A drug.
z ist, whose sppeai ance and manner on the stand
wa not calculate to inspire confidence testified
that she called on him and asked for arsenic
which she ssid she wanted to kill a cat He sold
il without hesitation, and told her to put il in
niece of meat. Mabel asked him if il wouldn't do
10 tea as WELL but he replied that the cat wouldn't
drink the tea. day or two afterwards she called
again and said the arsenic wasn't good for anv-
thing and he gave her nux vomica. Again she
called and got some morphine for her mother,
who she said was accustomed to take it, Ii was
also in evidence that Mabel had asked some one
sometime or other how much arsenic would kill a
PEI son. As regards her intimacy with DIR. Spe re-,
it was testified that the latter used to call at he
house occasionally and sometimes spent the eve.
ming with her. Once, on hearing that Dr. Spears
was going South to attend fever patients, Mabel
wept violently. Their intimacy doesn't seem to
have excited any comment or been thought of in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure Tor consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh. asthma, and all throat and
lung affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous complaints
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and desire to relief human suffer-
ing. will send, free of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe, with full directions for preparing
and using, in German, French or English. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming thi.
paper, W. w. Sherar, l49 Powers Block, Ro.
chester, New York. octl0-tSwiw
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thanks and praise to Almighty God for his mer.
cies, and to devoutly beseech their continuance.
In witness thereof have hereuIto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to be sf
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this thirtieth
day of October, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-eigbt, and
of the independence of the United states the
one hundred and third.
r. b. HAYES.
| Bv the President.
WILLIAM NJ EyARTs. Secretary,
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QUESTION SETTLED.

The official announcement of awards at the
Exposition Unirrseile Paris, 1873, shows that the
only Grand Prize for .Selciag Machines was
awarded to Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing
Company eighty competitors. This fact, in
addition to former declaration of the highest au
thorities, leaves no room for doubt that the new
Wheeler & Wilson Machine is 1.-The best sewing
anuaratus in the world"
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Gar0imer local Nfms.

Edwin l.. lauscom, young man employed in
Swifts box factory. had the little finger on hi
right hand taken off by buzz saw on Wednesday
He had been at work but few days and usd moi
learnei how near he could put his hands to the
saw without danger. Several different parties
have lost fingers by the same saw.
Business is revyng in Gardne since the rise
of water. Jewett's lumber mills, which have been
shut down since August, are running with a fu
complement of men, and the paper mills which
have been comparatively idle for want of water
for several months, are running with full head
and plenty of orders on hand for months to come
A cooperative store and hall was dedicated al
Searls' mill last week with an entertainment
consisting of speeches by several individuals, q
poem by j. NJ. Larrsbee, Esq, of Gardner, d
concert by the National Mnstres, and a supper
The building is arranged for store and dwelling
house on the lower floor and convenient hall OF
the second floor. This will be occupied by the
Grangefs and Sons of Temperance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04

As the time approaches for the meeting Of the
Legislature considerable anxiety becomes apparent
10 democratic greenback circles as to which is to
"rake in the pool" and secure the prizes. There
will be lively tussle between them not only over
the election of COVER nor and the distribution of
the party Of the FIXTURE will also have TO be set
tied and that cannot be done without fight. 1t
10 quite clear from the tone OF the press that the
democracy are preparing to swallow up the green
hackers, 10 which there will be a strong, but pi OBJ
ably an unsuccessful, opposition from the republi-
can greenbackers who will not consent TO become
merged with their old enemy without struggle.
The election of DIR. Garcelon would greatly aid
the democrats in carrying out their plans for re-
viving and placing on its feet again the old demo-
cratic party. The prestige Of II would be worth
many thousand votes TO them, and more than all
the other offices together. A democratic COVER
nor OF Maine where democratic governors have
been 90 scarce for the last twenty years would be
feather in their cap, and something worth max
ing . big strike for. For this prestige the Demo-
eracy will leave nothing undone to secure the
election Of Garcelon, and if they succeed the
greenback party is swallowed as certainly as Jonah
was by the whale. However, it is well enough to
wait patiently for the show to begin, and in the
meantime il might be advisable for the republi-
cans to study this swallowing business a little, aud
see what effect it is going to have Oh their party
- Riddfford Journal
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cit SEEMS as if l should cough my head of
is sometimes the impatient exclamation of a sui-
ferer from severe Cough. Quell the paroxy sms
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar. The
relief is immediate and the certain. Sold
BY all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in l minute.
nci2lt & u mn
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"In purple chambers of the morn" they us,
the beautiful WAX FLOSS Hair dressing il
making their toilet. Prepared only by Csswell 4
Co. of Boston; proprietors of Caswell & Co.
SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES, Tor Cought anC
the beautiful WAX FLOSS Hair dressing. Fo
sale by all drugglsts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04

Clergymer, singers and public speakers troubled
with hoarseness or bronchial affections, will find
themselves greatly relieved by the use of Adam
sons Botanic Balsam. Sample and circular free
at the druggists. oct30-twlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04

A lady in our neighoorhood who has suffered
for over three months the most extreme torture
by violent cough, has become completely cur
ed by Dir. Bulls Cough Syrup. For sale in every
III
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Senator Conkling in speech at Binghamp-
ton, Thursday evening, said that the South
had already begun to think that it could
have its own way IN everything, and pointed
out the danger of passing the control of the
Government into Southern hands He closed
his speech by narrating the following charac-
teristic incident
Years ago this State honored me with one of its
seats in the greatest parliamentary body on earth
and It came to pass that chair aud desk central
in the chamber fell to me. Sometime since Sena-
tor Hill, Of Georgia-sometimes Familiarity called
Ben Hill. the same who recently wrote letter to
Mr.. lIayes-came to me blandly and said politely
and pleasantly, "Senator, mean no offence, but |
have taken your seat; ii is good seat; should
like IT, and have told the sergeant arms to put
me down for it. After the 4Ih of March, 1879,
you will not need it your State will 90 demo-
cratic and you will not come back. and thought
i would make sure of your seat" said be was
welcome to engage it; that no offence was taken /;
that New York had many sons worther than |,
and very likely some Of them would succend me
To-day, in the cars, thinking OF the drift of things
in the South the incident came back. 1t seems
that our Southern neighboIs almost unanimously
perhaps, want every Dody's seat aud every body
Shoes and the one seat referred TO is 4 small mat
, ter; but when the other seats come to be cOnsid
cred, my impression is you had better engage
some OF them for yourselves, and for those who
feel as yon feel. The government has been fou ght
for, and bled for, and died for, and now you had
better take care of II yourselves, for a while at
least, before you farm 1t out to those who, having
ruled it for fifty years, drenched the laud with
blood, covered II with mourning and buried IL un.
der the taxes whereof have been discoursIng.
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IaiIp .simnrbrt +ouvaal
AU O. u p a
Monday Morning, November 4. ts7s

The campaign in New York State is 60
ing on satisfactorily TO the republicans.
They are counting upon gains on the pop
ular vote, on Congressman, and upon
shaking the power of Tammany. We
hope for good news from the Empire State
Wednesday morning.
The defeat OF General Butler tomorrow
will be IA good thing Tor Massachusetts.
There is no doubt OF Talbol's election we
believe. The campaign has been one OF
the most thorough and exciting ever wit
messed in the State. If Butler is beaten
this time he will not be likely to make
another effort TO be Governor Of Masssa-
chusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-04

Senator Blame has been received where he
has spoken the last week with great demon
stations Of popular favor, similar to those
that greeted him in the West upon his late
tour. At Providence, says the Providence
Journal ,"Music Hall was crowded as 1t was
never crowded before. The seats were all
taken from the flooring of the hall, which
was packed with solid mass Of humanity.
There was not space for another imam. The
galleries were reserved for the out-Ol- town
delegations and admission to them was by
tickets. Every seat was occupied. Mr. Blaine
held the audience, the greater portion of it
standing, for an hour and lhree-quarters,
with unwearied and delighted attention.
His speech was devoted entirely to the fnan-
exposition showing the advantages and the
necessity Of a resumption of specie payments,
and defending the financial policy Of the Re-
publican party from the beginning of the war
to the present. lie was, several times, inter-
rupted, in reply to his interrogatories, and
invariably turned the interpretations to the
strength Of his argument. The vast audience
manifested its interest by its close attvn ion,
and by frequent applause, and when he con-
cluded, those who heard him would willingly
have listened to him for longer time"
Senator Anthony presided and the Brown
University students formed torchligbt pro-
cession and attended in full numbers