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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07

The bark Gem Of the Ocean, coal la
den, was wrecked on Vancouver Is
land, in the Straits of Fuca, on
August 1st. This is the third vessel
wrecked on the Island within month,
more than has been wrecked on the
Columbia bar for nine years, and the
entrance is not 40 miles wide, either.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, AUGUST !, 1879.

The comparative rainfall between
this and the Puget Sound country is
we'll illustrated by the July reports.
In this part of the country the rainfall
for the month of July was II inches,
At Neah Bay, on the coast, the rain
fall for the month was nearly Al
inches.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
A Work Of Art.

Having seen the Beautiful Family
Monument erected for the family of
John Meyer by Culver s. Thorp of this
City, must say it certainly merits the
highest commentator as a Work of
Art, being composed of five blocks Of
American Marble, all surmounted by
a beautiful Cross. The inscriptions
are all in neat German letters, which
were all executed by B. F. Thorp, who
is a practical workman of % years,
and is one of the best workmen in the
State. The Monument reflects great
credit upon the taste and skill of Gull
yer & Thorp's establishment. @
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
SWEET REST I'm HEAVEN.

Lines on the death of Thames 10. Leonard
Unveil again thy bosom faithful tomb,
Take this new treasure, to its last long rest,
Only the casket canst thou shroud in gloom
His spirit resteth now on Jesus breast.
Into the silent city Of the dead,
Sadly they bore that brother, teacher, friend,
Naught eau in comfort, for time b.. said,
Oh, Heavenly Father, why this mandate send?
Just In the pride and bloom of early life, j4
Just with the studous conflict fairly won
The Jewel was too rare for earthly strife,
And God hath claimed the gem, to crown his son.
Gone in the spring time of the year, e.e,E
AS we'll as in the spring time Of his youth,
Leaving in sorrow those who who held him dear
And knew his noble deeds and earnest truth
But hush dear friends, we must not weep as
those -,,.5 ,.., .-.,,....4,.f f..-,..
Who have no hope, beyond the silent grave.
That form is resting now In sweet repose
His generous soul by Cod pure light is bathed.
Severed atlast, from earthly bands Of clay,
He's reached the land, where life's pure waters
val flow, na aotr-l a5s fr sa'.4re
Where flowers and verGure fadeth not away,
And where is heard no sobbing wall of woe
weep, 4'~+ -'G '-1s@
T'is as q day, we cannot call it long,
Fer, clasped in deaths embrace, we fall asleep
And wake to Join him in the heavenly throng.
l9E ~ snf <4 LUTTE B. OGsroN
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

= 4 s5rse
+A .FIRE.-The alarm OF fire about EIGHT
o'clock last Thursday evening, was
caused by the burning of a small frame
barn in the rear Of Lorenzo Gilbertss
residence, corner Of Exchange and
South streets. The department res
pended promptly to the alarm, but
owing to the highly combustible ma
ture, of the building and its contents,
it was almost consumed before any
could be taken to save it.
Although a brisk breeze from the
northeast prevailed at. the time, no
damage was sustained by adjoining
a2a 3aagsT 0sF
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
ALL COME.-The Temple of Honor

ALL CoME.-The Temple of Honor
Dramatic Club. after a number of re-
hearsals, will bring out that beautiful
drama, "Ten Nights in q Bar-Room, y
at Kimball Hall, on Friday evening.
May S0th. All the characters will be
taken by home talent. ana the whole
will be interspersed with choice vocal
and instrumental selections Our peo-
pie should turn out and overflow the
hall on that occasion, and thus eneour-
age one of our best institutions. Tick
cts may be had at Rittmann's and at
Harrison's bookstores at the usual
prices. f8ab"3+"3'f "d' rs aUn
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

Truesdell e La Marsh are on hand
for the Summer Style Of Photographs.
And what is better still, are making
them from forty to fifty per cent. less
prices than Racine or Waukegan.
Don't give your pictures to the haw-
kers travelling about the country to be
copied, leave them with Truesden & La
Marsh and you will be sure to get q
first class job done. Several Oil Paint
ings and a number Of fine engraylngs
have been added to the Art Depart
ment that are worthy of attention. VIZ
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
LOCAL NOTICE.

THE GENEVA LAKE HERALD pub
fishers intend to issue a paper devoted
entirely to the resorters Of that famous
watering place. 1t will be full Of Cos
sip and around-the lake news and will
be of interest to everyone who has been
to Geneva or who intends to go this
season. Send so cents for the paper
until September 1st.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

[ wish to announce to the public that
| have added to my business a fine as
sortment of Confectionery, Fruits and
Nuts which can sell as cheap as the
cheapest. II. ANDRE, Tobaconist.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
THE DURKEE-BACKUs .AFFRAY!

Considerable excitement was Occa-
stoned on the street last Tuesday af-
ternoon by the announcement that n.
G. Backus had been seriously if not IA
tally injured by Harvey Durkee The
good social and business standing Of
the parties to the transaction makes
the affair Of more than ordinary inter
est, and as the statements of the
principals and their respective friends
are somewhat conflicting, the TELE-
GRAPH prefers to wait for the formal
examination before giyi4g 6 detailed
statement. Harvey. Durkee, Chas.
Durkee and Henry Dane were each ar.
rested on Tuesday afternoon, charged
with having committed an assault on
Backus with intent to do great bodily
harm, and held to bail by Justice Gil
lett in the sum Of $4,000 each to ap-
lpear on the 4th day of June prox., for
a preliminary examination, the result
Of which will be given at that time.
From the conflicting statements it
appears that the dispute grew out of
the disposition of a cargo of lumber
which was beng delivered to Backus
& Glover at the foot Of Grand St., near
Durkee's Coal yard. The defendants,
Henry Dane and Chas. Durkee are saiu
to have struck Backus with horse
whip, who in turn struck Chas. Dur
kee. Harvey Durkee then attacked
Backus with {; Ratchet striking him
twice on the head and face, destroying
one eye and breaking his nose. The
injured man was conveyed to his home
where he now lies in a critical condi-
ton. The statements as to what occa-
stoned the quarrel are very conflicting
and we deem it better in justice to all
parties to wait for the evidence.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
~ READ THIS. ~As

Ladies' do not buy your Dress Hats
before examining a well selected as
sortme nt Of fine patterns just received
at Mis-, Watson & Wizards Millinery
rooms, one block South of Grant House.
It is also the place to have your Dress
DONE 9o1 4em9
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth nervous Weakness early
decay, loss of manhood, sc / will send recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by a missionary in
South America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D.
NetU York Citu l 36y1
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
MARRIED.

JORDAN At Brighton, Wis,
May % 1872 at the residence of the brides
father, John Hartnell, Esq, by Rev. George
Parsons, of Somers Mr.. George f. Jordan, Of
somers, and Miss Mary L. Hartnel, of Brigh
ton tas. ..#.s s.t. -. .,.,.. II
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

There will be strawberry festival
at the Congregational Church to night
Come and have good time.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
NOTICE.

% The Numbers Of the Kenosha Tenn
pie Of Honor, are requested to meet at
the hall, Friday next, May 80, at /
o'clock, sharp, By ORDER OF CON-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

Summer Goats, Busters and listers,
at Grosch & Eichelman's. tel Saws
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

2 Hats and Caps, the novelty Of the
season, at Grosch Il Eichelman's. 52w3
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
DAIRY SALT.

/ have just received a large stock Of
Higgins Eureka Dairy Salt in large
and small sacks, and should he pleased
to furnish all Dairymen who are in
want Of this superior quality Of salt.
51w2 .aqa, Gro. S. BALDWIN.
Another arrival Of the celebrated
Eighmie Shirts. the best there is, at
Ggosch & Eichelman's. 7ao 52w3
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

Senator Edmunds is gong to Eur
ope with his family at the close of Con-
gress. a.s. .qr
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29

Every day we see articles of more or
less merit, but we must say that the
latest patterns Of Fayorite Stoves ;"
excel in every way any other article
we have seen for years.. otj T5z-
Hopeful citizens predict q swing
bridge at Grand street inside of two
years. as 81 sAeil "a aHs
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-29
Agricultural Quarterly Meeting.

I have just received large stock Of
handsome Newport Ties and Oxford
Button walking Shoes. Also a nice
lot of Fancy Slippers. Evansville
goods, they are the best; every pair
warranted. Call and see them,
51W3 ruu JOSEPH Ill. MEYER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08

Work 10y the Bible Society, Just COM
pleted in Dummerston 10y Mr. A. II Fuller
gives Us the following items Of interest Mr.
Mr. Fuller found III famiies-2l4 Protest
ant and Roman Catholic. One Of the latter
had Douay Bible. and neither Of the other
two can read. Five American Protestant
families were found without a Bible all Of
them west Of Dummerston Centre. All werp
supplied There are $40 persons in town
AS attend church occasionally 300 attend
Sabbath school, 100 Of those in Sabbath
school being between . and Is years old
There are 43 in town under years Of age.
The families report their church preference,
as follows Congro cationalists, g3 Baptists,
- Universalists. 2G Metho dists, lG, Spir-
itualists Free Will Baptist, ; Unitarian,
= Episcopal, ! /: Roman Catholic 3 Per
fectionist, l Second Advent. / having no
preference, H. Forty-four Bibles were sold,
costing SO. 81, and Il were given away, cost
ing S473.
On Saturday, July 20, the day dawned
with sky overcast and evident signs Of ap-
preaching rain. The birds sang together
call for rain. The gong" or steam whistle
of the organ mandatory, six miles away,
sounded as clear as if il were near at hand.
The running Of the distant railway train was
distinctly heard as it passed down the valley.
The noisy, rrttling moving machines were
silent in the hay fields, showing that the far
mers were aware that rain would fall soon
and they would have no chance that day ito
rake the meadows sweet with hay" And
rain did fall. Its approaches were made
slowly. Ii was past noon when the van
guard Of mist rolled quietly down from the
mountain side over hills and valleys. mQisten-
ing the dry earth in advance Of the heavy
rain which soon followed. 1t was a welcome
rain and with the day came not only brief
rest for the Woodworking haymakers, but
happy surprise to Miss NJ Z. Knight in the
way Of a visit from several relatives and
friends, who desired TO notice the event Of
her birthday. They brought numerous pres
ents, aud letters containing pleasant mes
sages from distant relatives and friends who
reside il the West. Among the books pre-
sented We noticed Farm Ballads, by Will
Carleton. Several dollars in money, and 9TH
err presents were given, which, together with
the pleasant, social visit, will make the day
doubly impressive to the recipient SO long as
she may be permitted to enjoy its annual oc-
currence.
The select school to be taught by D. L.
Mansfield will begin on Monday, Aug. -.
Rev. Geo. b. Tolman will preach in the
Congregational church Aug. 10. u. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08

A sad and fatal accident occurred here
last week Thursday resulting in the almost
instant death Of a young man quite well
known to many here the foreman upon
one of the steam wood saws Of the Cheshire
road. which has done the larger part Of the
saving here for them for number of years
His name was Ryder. and his age about thir-
ty. He in company with his men was NOV
ING the machine from one bent Of the shed
to another, whom IN some way 1t got started
down an inclined plane and ran out Of the
shed down steep bank into the highway, car
rying Ryder with it, rolling him along under
it and mangng him in horrible manner
He lived about half an hour and gave direc-
tons about his funerul His parents live III
Londonderry, whore he WAS buried He was
a member Of the Troy. n H., Masonic Lodge,
and Superintendent Stewart kindly furnished
the lodge special train 20 come here TO at
tend li.c funeral Friday. 1t was attended from
the Congregational church, Rev. A. d. Das-
comb officiating. followed 10y the masonic
burial service by /. NJ Read. Esd, nt the re-
quest Of the lodgr TO which Ryder belonged
His remains went to Chester by the noon
train.
Last Thursday evening the Indies of the
Methodist society gave a very enjoyable sup
per and lawn party in Pine Grove and the
band kindly gave their weekly concert there
The proceeds were about SO.
The case Of estate Of Levi Chaplin VS..
Warren Walker, before the referee. Bolivar
Lowell. still hangs on at c. b. and c. F. Ed
dy's Office 1t was supposed to be ready for
a summing up last Saturday but new evidence
turned up at that time necessitating the re-
opening Of the case. and the lawyers have
again this week been rusticating on the
mountain.
About twenty masons came from Troy
Friday. to attend the funeral Of young Ryder,
and others residing here joined them, so there
were over fifty in the procession. Those
from out Of town were entertained at the
Island House by dinner furnished by the
lodges here.
The opera Of Red Riding Hood will be
given Monday and Tuesday evenings, Aug
nth and 18th. Reserved seat tickets are
now on sale at the drug and book store Of
BaIbitt a Hayes. There are nearly GO chill
dron il the chorus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08

The canvass OF Putney by A. H. Fuller
for the Vermont Bible Society, gives the fol-
lowing items Number Of families POI COM
posed Of 1885 individuals. or these $50 re-
port as attending church, and 275 a. attend
ing Sabbath school of the latter LOG are be-
tween the ages OF and / : years. There are
Is children under years of age The church
preferences are given as follows Congrega-
tionaligt, ZIG families Metho dist % Ro-
man Catholic, "a; Baptist, % Universalist
Il: Episcopal, 4 Unitarian, Presbyter
an, Christian, Perfectionist, I hay
ing no preference, 1G. or the 2G7 Protest
ant families were without any Bible OF
the - Catholic families II were without any
Bible having the Douny version. All Of
the Protestant and 6 Of the Is Roman Cath.
Ole families who were destitute were sup
piled, largely by sale, some by gift There
were "a Bibles sold, costing Sl999 and &c
given away, costing 1914. The contribu-
tons for the society aggregated S14,G4 There
were also large number Of single persons
found without Bibles and supplied by the
colporteur We believe the work greatly
needed and expect much good from the thor
ough manner in which it is being done.
The hay crop is better than the average
this season.
Geo. w Underworld little daughter Of
about ten years Of age fell from the piazza to
the ground few days ago, and broke her
arm.
Russell Brady's child Of about three years
fell week or 80 ago, and broke its collar
bone. w
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08
The Origin OF yellow Fever.

There are two theories, as regards the orr
gin and spread of the yellow fever entertain
ed by the medical faculty. One is that it
originates in the tropics, and is transported
thence upon vessels by means of germs lodg
ed in passengers and merchandise and the
other, that it is indigenous to some sections
of the United States, and that the most rigor-
GUS quarantine regulations will always prove
inadequate to stay its ravages. In a lecture
recently published in the New Orleans Medi-
cal and Surgical Journal written by Joseph
Jones, NJ. D., professor of chemistry and
chemical medicine in the University of Louis
lana, the whole question is discussed with
great learning and ability. Dr. Jones men
tons the fact that the first quarantine was
established at New Orleans in 1921, that it
was abandoned in 1925 from the general CON
yiction that it had proved worse than useless
for the yellow fever was present every year
in spite of it, and to the extent of very vio-
lent epidemic in 1892 and in 1924. After thirty
years discontinuance, the quarantine, which
is still enforced was re-established in March,
1850. Very violent epidemios occurred in
that year also in 1855 and SG7 and, except
ing 1861, there have been deaths in every
year, since the establishment of the quaran-
tine, from yellow fever From these facts
DIR. Jones argues that, after twenty-three
years trial, quarantine has annually failed of
its sole object to keep yellow fever out of the
city. He says that during the military occu-
patton of New Orleans the experiment was
tried whether this failure was attributable to
defects of the law, or its execution for by
the exercise of relentless military authority an
imprepable system of quarantine was main
tanned, and, notwithstanding its remorseless
rigidity, there were cases of yellow fever
among the civil population every year,
Worse even than this, for it prevailed espec-
tally on board the vessels OF the United
States. During 1868 there was but one yes
sci (the Spanish man-of-war Pizarro) which
even approached New Orleans with yellow
fever aud this vessel was quarantined sixty
five miles away; and in 1864 no less than
twenty-five vessels, ironclads, gunboats, etc.
in the river and lake, We're attacked with yell
low fever, while not one infected from a for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08

Foreign. unwilling of a statue of the
late President Theirs of France at Nancy,
Sunday, called out large attendance, and
was the occasion of some strongly eulogistic
speeches by Jules Simon, NJ. Martel, and 9TH
ers.
A storm of extraordinary severity in the
valley of the Thames and other parts Of Eng
land, last Saturday night, caused immense in
jury to crops. The damage by rain, hail and
inundation will be irreparable this season.
The loss Of live stock is serious. The damage
in the vicinity of London amounts to thOus-
ands OF pounds sterling. In great part Of
Bedfordshiro the hay crop is completely
swept away and many cattle are drowned.
Gen. Grants reception at Toxic, during
his recent visit was unprecedented in Japan
ese history. In addition to the government
demonstration, citizens gave entertainments
on a sumptuous scale every day and night,
with fresh novelties for his diversion. At the
au dience of the emperor, July 4, his majesty
alluded TO the interest of Americans in that
date. The sole obstacle to harmony was
caused by the demeanor of English officials,
who persistently kept Rloof from the general,
and declined 10 give salutes or recognition.
The iron steamship, Louis David from Ant
werp TO Naples, has been wrecked during a
fog of the island of Ushant, France and ~
persons drowned.
Five persons were killed and fifty -one
wounded by a railway casualty in France, be-
tween Nancy and Vezelise, Monday.
1t is alleged that the Zulu nation is dispers-
ed and King Cetewayo a fugitive.
George Wall a Co., extensive East India
merchants of Colombo and London, have
failed with liabilities of e3OO, 900. The fail
ure comes from losses on coffee in OeylOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-08
RatherIy Words 90 Mr.. TiIden.
IFrom the New YORK Heraldl

You cannot be President Mr.. Tilden, for a
number Of reasons We will not here refer
TO certain disagreeable events in your career,
because that would be unkind and We are
now addressing you in the most friendly SpiT
It. We VIII not allude to your unfortunate
income tax suit, with its painful adjuncts
nor to the still more unfortunate cipher des-
patches; 10 your sometime relations with the
late William NJ. Tweed nor to your relations
10 certain shipwrecked railroads. 1t Ii far
from our purpose to revive in your own mind
the recollection Of events which, nevertheless
are fresh in the public mind, and which, as
sensible democrats very well know, their op-
ponents would, if you should have the i'll for
tune to procure yourself to be nominated,
take care to advertise abuudantly to public
which, though it may not be squeamish in lis
own pursuit of fortune, is, perhaps for that
reason, the more rigidly particular about the
character Of its servants. 1t is not necessary
to refer to these matters, Mr.. Tilden, for the
truth Is there are other reasons besides these
to prevent you from ever becoming Pres-
dent You are undoubtedly an able man.
but your action in partisan politics is disas-
trous TO the party which you seek to control
You follow your own career with such untal-
tering determination that you VIGOROUSLY for
get everything else, and politician of whom
1t Is generally suspected that he means to ell
Their rule his party or ruin it cannot expect q
long continued success. You succeeded once.
You became Governor of New York You
ought 10 have seen that this was properly the
end OF you career as an ofiice-hOlder,
You cannot be President, Mr.. Tilden but
you can serve your party by retiring TO private
life. Do that-and who knows We may
have democratic President yet