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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

A DYIsc CHAMBER, Who that
has watched beside the sick-the dy-
ing couch Of beloved being--does
not remember the dreary, desolate
blaak that succeeds the moment Of
dissolution? While life remains hope
will linger. From the ark OF its affec-
tions the heart still sends forth the
dove over the wide waste of affliction,
fondly dreaming Of her return with the
olive,brsnch of Hope and Joy. The
MUD, to fully occupied with the duties
Of the sick chamber, hiss scarcely leis-
ure to dwell upon aught beside. To
smooth the pillow, to watch over the
unquiet slumber to sweeten the bitter
draught with affections hand, to read
the languid eye, and anticipate the
broken wish, these, and a thousand
other kindly offices fill up the weary
hours, and twine the loved one in its
helplessness closer and closer round
the heart. But when the last scene
had closed on the being we have SC
loved and tended when the warm
heart can ia no longer feel our care, mol
the beaming eye smile its thanks,
then it is that the weary frame and
crushed spirit sink together in uttel
belnlesa loneliness. Beyond that sill
cnt chamber the wide world appears
one trackless waste, aud as we gaz'
on the still, cold features of the dc
parted, we long for tho wings Of tn
dove to "ay away and be at rcsts'
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Harlem, N. Y. has a mysterious
recluse in Jacob Monroe, a man of
sixty. who lives, locked up with his
wife, in his house on the corner OF
124th street. High, double fences
shut our curious eyes from seeing the
ample grounds about the house, and
never are the barred shutters opened
to admit ray Of sunshine to the man
sion itself. There are no servants in
the house, and the only persons who
have entered are the plumbers, carpen-
tcrs and other workmen who make
needed repairs. Mr.. Monroe always
stands by their side till the work is
done, and then sees them off from the
premises. Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
rarely go out together, but when they
do they never walk side by side--ons
is always some distance ahead Of the
other. The neighbors gossip about
the couple good deal; but all they
really know is that Monroe was a sal.
lor boy in his youth named jacobs.
He inherited a fortune from his own
father, and changed his name to Mon,
roe to get 100000 more that an old
friend of his father left. His barri
caded castle is msgniicenily furn.
ished.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
Habits.

Young men. beware Of the habits
you form, for in time they become
second nature, ana to eradicate them
tnen is almost impossible. The habit
ofcorrect thinking upon all subjects is
the first step to the formation Of cor
rect habits Of action, 1t has been
said by wise and good man that man
kind act more from habit that rehec.
ton. g-ss w'
at is on few only and great occa
sions that men deliberate at all; on
fewer still that they institute anything
like a regular inquiry into the moral
rectitude or deprayity Of what they are
about to do, or wait for the result Of
il. We arc for the most part detcrm-
ined at once, and by an impulse whicq
is the effect of prc-estsblished habits
And this constitution seems well
adapted to the exigcncies Of human
lie and to the imbecility of our moral
principle. In the current occasions
aud rapid opportunities Of life there is
oftentimes little leisure for reflection,
and, were there more, man who
has to reason about his duty when
the temptation to trangrcss it is upon
him, is almost sure to reason himself
into an error" From these consider.
ations we realize the Importance Of
forming correct habits Of both thought
and action early in life, that you may
see quickly and clearly the moral quail
ity Of the action you are about to do,
as decision and action seem to so to-
gether in the business oil life, II is
said by the great moralist, Mr.. Paley,
that "man is bundle Of habits" that
is, that mans character consists in
the habits he has formed--Clarks
ville Chronicle.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

Marriage brokers are quite impor-
tant business men in Genoa. They
have pocketbooks filled with the names
of the manageable girls Of the differ
ent classes, with notes Of their figures.
personal attractions, fortunes, etc.
These brokers so about ondeavoring
to arrange connections. and when they
succeed they get a commission of two
or three per cent, on the portion.
Marriage at Genoa is quite matter OF
calculation, generally settled by the
parents or relations, who often draw
up the contract before the parties have
seen one another; and it is only when
everything is arranged, and few days
previous to the ceremony. that the iu'
ture husband is introduced to his in.
tended partner for life. Should he
find fault with her manners or appear
ance, he may break of the match or
condition of defraying the brokers and
any other expenses incurred.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.

The Commissioner of Pensions
will begin paying claims under the
arrears bill about the 10Th inst.
The Rhode Island State election
resulted in the election of all the old
corps of State officers, all Republi-
can.
Strikes and riots, on account of a
reduction of wages In the cotton
mills, are now apprehended in Eng
land.
A Georgia paper says Longstreet
now licks the dOcile postage stamp
instead of the intrepid Yankee as OF
yore.
Five thousand dollars is the
amount permonth 10 be paid to the
State By the lesses Of the pcnitentia-
ry, OF Texas.
A great famine is reported in
Egypt. Men, women and children
fight over crumb, and the people
are digging for roots like wild beasts.
In Copenhagen there is manufac-
tured from the blood of cattle a choc-
olate. which is said TO be the most
nutritious article yet known to sci
ence.
Fifty-three per cent of the popula-
tion of France are engaged in agri-
culture. Or this number one-fiith
cultivate their own property.
Jerome Bonaparte, granddaughter
of Napoleon, long resident of Balti-
more, and Il praclicing lawyer there,
has been presented by his friends for
the vacant position of United States
District Judge.
Senator Burton, a colored member
of the Texas Legislature, sends mon
cy to Virginia to assist his old mis-
tress, who raised him and taught
him how to read and who is now liv-
ing in poverty.
The recent SHOWS in the Northwest
have been a great value TO lumber
men. The great pine forests are alive
with excitement, and the season the
best for years.
The Legislature Of Maine passed
law, which is now in force, atfixing n
penalty of q fine not less than $500,
or of imprisonment not exceeding
one year. tor adulterating sugar and
molasses in that State.
The Southern Baptist Convention
will be held in Atlanta, Ca, Thurs
day. May 9Th, 1879. The convention
sermon will he preached by Rev. NJ.
P. Lower y of Mississippi.
Rev, DR.. Palmer of New Orleans,
will preach the commencement SER
mon of Aberdeen Female College,
Mississippi, and Gen. Gordon will
deliver the commencement address.
The Mccullough compromise bill
for the settlement of the State debt oil
Virginia, now only awaits the Cover
nor's signature TO become law.
Where ia "parts unknown" ?"asks q
correspondent Of the Danbury News
To which Bailey answers: "Where
they don't advertise" And though
Bailey does say 1t, this is no joke.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
Advantages Of "Plain Living y

There are many good reasons for
living on plain, simply y-cooked, but
nourishing food. Variety is necessa-
Iry; that is, judicious mingling Of
dishes Of grains, vegetables, fruits and
meats. There need be but few
kinds at one meal if the family are
agreed in their tastes. The larger
the family, as a rule, the more need OF
variety at each meal, that each one
may follow natural instinct in selec-
ton. as far as can be done with due
reference to the rights of others.
Plain living reduces not only our ex-
penses, but our labor in the kitchen.
Another important thing have been
taught by both reason and experience
plain living reduces our liability to
disease of all kinds. As said re-
Gently, there has been but one case of
absolute sickness (down sick in bed,
undnssed all day. in our little family
Of four children during the more than
dozen years since the eldest was born.
| think this is due to care in regard to
the general rule of health, as no pre-
ventive or curative medicines-not
even catnip tea or camphor-have
been used. Yesterday daughter
complained Of slight sore throat--a
very unusual complaint hcre--and |
felt some little unessiness, as diphthe-
ria Is abroad in this part Of the coun-
try. But / felt condemned for the
dinner Of the day beforc--hot bread
and pancakes, upon which knew the
little girl was eating quite too much
butter in melting condition. follow
cd by pumpkin pie, which disgraced
me because it was too sweet and spicy
for health. She had the good sense
(or the cultivated instinct) to go with
out supper last night, and wet cloth
on her throat during sleep, covered by
a dry one, perfected a cure Of all sore
throat. Children who live habitu-
ally on plain fare show evil effect
from rich food much more quickly
than those who live regularly on the
latter, and some suppose this proves
that their stomachs are weaker on ac-
count Of plain living, but think it is
because they have a more correct or
healthy tone.--Faih Rochester, in
Agricultural.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

How TO GET INTO TROUBLE LE-Al.
ways keep a sharp look out after your
neighbors' concerns, knowledge, you
know. is power. 2. Get upon par
ish committees; if party question,
never mind which side you take--it
will show yonr impartiality; besides
it will let you into the secrets Of each.
8, Always speak your mind boldly
mo matter where, or who hears you.
A. Do not refuse to be bailfor poor;
Bob; it Is only tride. S. Take an
active part in popular election. 8,
fall these do not succeed, 50 to law!
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
Persons of Taste.

The most refined nations have an
appreciation of sweet odors, aud find
pleasure in the use of articles agreea-
BILE to the sense of smell. DR.. Price 8
Unique Perfumes are pronounced by
the best judges to be superior in rich,
fresh, howery fragrance to any coming
from abroad.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
For State Auditor.

we are authorized 70 announce
ID. HOWARD SMITH
tsf Owen county . candidate for 70 -ciection
a. state Auditor, snhject to the action OF tho
Des,seistic party, Election In 1879. e.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

The Afghans are preparing them
selves for a better war-Iike struggle
with England.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15

ALL FARMERS having Reapers, Mowers,
Threshiug Machines, Portable, Stationary or
city Fire engines out Of repair, eau have them
repaired a. HON e,by giving ME q call, or BY
'"~'''f ''o''' avs" SAMUEL MILLER.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-15
THE OLD STORY.

Fair head meekiy bowed,
A shy glance coming after.
Voices not over loud,
Aud low sweet iaugter
10 Is the story told
Up In the cottage old
Under tho smoky rafter.
Affair maid flushing red.
With an unknown feeling,
But shame TO bow her head
For all her lovers knecling;
So is the story told
Down mid the white and gold
Under the painted coiiing.
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All, me! ah, mo! the happy past.
Can never come again; w0i 2
Aud though often wish II back,
That wish, alas! Ia vain.
Ny sun Is set, my hopes destroyed,
And garlands pale and dead, ~
Arc wreatbed around the bliShest hope,
That are forever ned. tf5 III
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
VANCOUVER LAND DIsrRICr.-Tl

VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT. The
Register of the Vancouver Land office
estimates that there are about 80, 900
acres of surveyed lands, very valuable
for agricultural purposes, yet subject
to entry under the homestead or pre-
emption laws, in that land district
There are likewise about POO, 900 acres
unsurvcyed, which when surveyed,
will be subject to entry, under the
same laws. In addition To this, there
are about one million acres of IIon-ag-
ricultura lands, which are now, or
will be, when surveyed, subject to en-
try or purchase under the timber act
of June 3, 1878, at $500 per acre. This
district extends from the mouth of the
Columbia river one hundred and
eighty miles to Il point i'm klickitat
county, about twenty miles east of
Goldcndalc, and is about fifty miles in
width north and south.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

"A special from Salisbury, n. e.,
gives the reply OF Gen. sherman to an
invitation to the proposed reunion of
survivors OF the federal and confeder-
ate armies there on the 23d October.
lie says.
"Ihe time Is too remote for me to
make promise, but | assure you it
would be most agreeable to me, per-
sonally ana socially, to meet you on
any suitable occasion. There Is no use
in my minclng terms. Whenever and
wherever honest men of North Caro-
llna meet to aiiay sectional and party
animosities and to cultivate feelings
of fraternity and respect for fellow citi-
zens OF the United Staets, it viii be to
me most tempting to come; but it must
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

A wien of magnetic iron ore is re-
ported to have been found on Cedar
river. few miles of the line of the
seattle Coal railroad. 1t is said to he
rich. Should it prove to he there in
large quantities it will prove of untold
wealth to its owners, as it has coal
within mile or two of it, and with
little cost the railroad can be extended
to it, so with cheap mining, cheap
smelling and cheap transportation the
new discovery must indeed prove Il
"mine of wealth.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
NUMBER 5.
Spars for Maine and Boston.

Mr.. w. G. Brown, a brother of
Amos Brown, the well known logger,
arrived at Seattle, says the Post, from
the East Il few days ago, bringing
orders from Brown Bros, of Massa-
chusetts and Goss & Sawyer of Maine,
for Il cargo of Puget Sound spars.
These ship builders, it will be remem-
bered, have each loaded a vessel here
within the last two years, with spars
for their yards East. Amos Brown
and Geo. Foster, loggers of that city,
have sent their crews to Mud Bay to
commence getting out this timber,
which will consist of POO sticks, from
20 to 9S feet in length, and 20 to %
inches in diameter at the top or small
end. These sticks will be either hewn
down or sawed, and probably the lat
ter, at the Port Madison mills, where
the vessel will load. The ship Utas.
Is. Kenny, Lips tons, owned by the
above firm who order the spars, was
at Victoria two weeks ago, and was
expected to arrive at Port Madison
on the 9th inst, to load and take this
cargo East. It is expected to load
this ship in eight weeks. Besides
these spars the ship will take deck
load of lumber, and if offered, will
take consignments of wool. The own
ers are very desirous of getting the
latter for the Boston market, and very
advantageous terms can be obtained
by persons desiring to send their wool
to the best market iii the world for it.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

Reports through the Salt Lake
Ir}japc and other sources indicate in
tense and increasing excitement
among the Mormons on account of
the action of the government against
polygamy. One statement declares
that there has been nothing like il
since the excitement produced by the
approach of Gen. Johnston's army
twenty years ago. In fact the Nor
mons were never before in 50 close
quarters as now. Government has
been n long time bringing this subject
20 an issue. Though packed iuries,
terrorism and other means, similar to
those being employed for political OBJ
jects in the southern states, the Nor
mons have managed heretofore to de-
feat all efforts To compel obedience
10 the laws. Now, however, the issue
Is being reduced To a narrow point,
and they must submit or rebel.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
Livery and Feed Stable.
4. J. LAWS, Proprietor.

7 4 NCOUTER ". r.
Stable on 18th street. one block west of NJ.
Winters store, in Beattys building.
Suglc and double rigs, aud the best saddle
horses, etc. furnished on short notice, and all
charges reasonable.
Horses boarded and taken care OF at reason
allie rates.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
VOLUME 5. VANCOUVER WASHINGTON TERRITORY THU
THE INDEPENDENT

Is Published every Thursday.
j. j. BEESON EDITOR
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

John Bright's recent remarks in the
house of commons on the fact that
eight hundred persons own nine mil
lion acres of land in England and
Wales: that seventy persons own one
half of Scotland, and that seven hun
dred persons own onc-half of ireland,
together with his commentary on the
oppression that grows out of this sys-
TEN of monopoly, suggests a compare
son between the holdings in France
and Belgium and those in the United
Kingdom, as well as comparison
between the condition of the rural
classes in these countries respectively.
In Belgium, where the land is owned
| by those who cultivate il, the average
area of the separate plots is ascertained
to be = acres. In France 4,0OO,00O
land owners cultivate an average of
IL acres. in both countries the ag-
ricultural classes are prosperous. In
France, particularly, the division of
land has led to remarkable results.
The great revolution broke up the
enormous holdings that bad survived
from the days OF the feudal system
and led also To the cOniiscation of the
immense tracts held by the church.
since then the population of France
has Increased from twenty-five mill
lions to thirty-fivc millions. With
lighter taxes the people annually pay
l,SOO, ,G00,0nO francs for the support of
the government, while the old mon
archy fell because it attempted to
raise 50O,Oo0,OO francs. In England
the heavy expense of rents, rates and
the ravages of Vermin under the game
laws prevents the small farmer from
competing with the Belgians in the
production of fruit, poultry, eggs and
vegetables; and now the American
farmer corners him in wheat, cheese,
beef and pork. In Germany also the
greatest part of the land j. cultivated
by the owners themselves, the proper
ton of tenants 10 proprietors being rs
| to 320. The area OF land owned and
cultivated 10y what are called team
owning peasants averages in Prussia
cighty-one acres, in SaNony siXty-siX
and in Sile>ia thirty-three. 1t seems
clear that English agriculture can not
successfully compete with that of
other countries 80 long aS il is bur-
dencd by the system which Mr..
Bright so vigorously denounced
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Amy person who takes paper regularly
from the post-ollicc, whether directed i'll his
name or anothcr's or whether he has sub
scribed or not-is responsible for payment.
:. If person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrears, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made, and
then collect the whole amount, whether the
paper is taken from the office OF not.
j. The courts have decided that refusing 10
take newspapers and periodicals from the post.
Office or removing and leaving them uncallcd
Cor, is prima lacia evidence of Intentional
frnIil.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

The Olympia marsh Il body of land of
about ten thousand acres in extent il
subject to overflow from the Skagit
river, and situated "A few miles from
La Connor, is about To be reclaimed
by II colony of men from different
parts of the Sound. Ii is estimated
that this vast tract of land can be re-
claimed at cost ofabout fifteen thous-
and dollars, which amount divided
among colony of sixty claimant, is
II comparative triile to each.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

\ very handsome lite engine and
boiler are being manufactured at the
Willamette Iron Works for the United
States Quartermaster ut Fort Cmur
d'Alcnc. They will he used for pro-
pelling n steam launch on that beauti-
ful sheet of water, Lake Cmur a. Alcne,
and will afford much pleasure as well
as render efficient service in travelling
about the lakes. They will be COM
pleted and shipped to their destination
In n short time.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

Last year IA schooner called the
Emily Stephens was built at Westport,
on the Columbia river for halibut
fishing. She has made two success
full trips, and j. expected in shortly
with another cargo. These fish are
caught near Cape Flattery, put in ice
and taken to San Francisco. The sue
cess of this new industry has induced
her owners to build another uessel for
this business, the work OF which has
already yhecnromnenceda at 1t. Helens.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

\ single fact goes far To show the
ignorance that prevails among the
people OF Salt Lake City. While the
population of that place is over Thirty
thousand, there are not on an average
to exceed two hundred and fifty letters
per day received at the Postoffice for
distribution within the city limits.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

\ correspondent ofthe Statesman,
writing from Puget Sound, tells Us
how they discharge cargo Of cattle
over there: "The boat was stopped
about seventy-fivc yards from shore
in water perhaps a hundred feet in
depth. The oxen We're led, one by one,
blindfolded, upon the gang plank,
which was showed ont about onc-halt
its length over the water, and the ami
NAL made to stand thereon ut point
where Il slight hoist would tip up the
staging. At a given signal Il couple
of men would hoist the inner end of
the plank, and rs the bandage would he
taken off the animals eyes, down he
would slide, and plunge hcad-form0st
and most uncercmOniOu~ly into the
water beneath. melittle time would
elapsc before he would rise to the sur
face, when Il shake of the head would
80 relieve him as to enable him to
discern the shore, and Il short swim
would suffice to bring him in safety
to oland. The entire drove were success
fully landed in this manner The
boat did not go in nearer shore prob
ably for fear of spelling the funny part
of the business. Certainly not for
want of depth of water.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-09-25

\ country paper struggling for an
existence, which can condeG>e and
give reliable news from all parts of
the world, even though it "breaks the
concern;" n paper that is strictly n
party organ, yet gives the opposition
no cause for difference in opinion; II
paper that plcases the thousand differ
ent "ologie> and isms, - that advocates
ten thousand religions in one article,
that never prints anything but well
come news, that never duns the par
ties that have ''patronized (l) it for
years. that can live ON nothing,
whose editor is weak minded indi-
vidual, who patronizes cverybody's :
views, never dissents when an un-
reasonable favor is asked-this makes
an 'ideal newspaper. n-Dd4tOn, ". T..
ChrOaicic.