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

Dublin correspondence of the New
York Herald reports distress in Ire
land from the badness of the season,
extravagant rents and the pressure of
American competition. Great desti-
tuition prevails in some of the coun-
ties, and there is grave danger of more
serious results. This years crop will
be poor, yet landlords so far refuse to
reduce rents, which in many instances
it will be simply impossible to pay.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07
THE INDEPENDENT
Is Published every Thursday.

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

\ Washington dispatch says there
is clamor in the democratic camp about
the removal of Sydney Wilson, who
lost both legs at Gettysburg, from the
position OF senate door-keeper to make
room for a confederate. An attempt
is made to shift all responsibility ON
Sergeant-at-Arms Bright The Wash
ington Post calls it blunder, and says
democratic Senators knew nothing
about it and did not advise it. The
friends of Bright, on the contrary, say
he was compelled to remove Wilson,
with others, in order to make room for
the hungry friends of Senators. There
are no charges against Wilson. He is
the most desperately wounded soldier
employed at the capitol. 1t is said he
will probably be reinstated, not, how
ever, because it is felt that cripple
ex-soldier is entitled to anything that
confederate wants, but because there
is fear Of the political consequences Of
removing them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the post-ollice. whether directed III his
name or another's or whether he has sub
scribed or not-is responsible Tor payment.
=. If Il person order. hi, 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 or not
g. The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers and periodicals from the post.
Office, or removing and leaving them uncalled
for. is prima facia evidence OF intentional
fraud
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07

The citizens of Yakima city and
vicinity have raised purse $3.50, for
the purpose of startinga weekly news
paper at that place. The matter was
"worked up" by r. V. Chadd a well
known newspaper man who is to put
up the balance of the money neces-
sary to procure the material and who
will run the paper when started. The
starting of newspapers IN various
parts of Eastern Washington is an
infalliable evidence of its rapid in
crease in population.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07

A special agent Of the pension
bureau has discovered in Milwaukee
many fraudulent claimants for pen
sions, and scared off a number of 9th
ers. One woman, who had been en-
titled to a pension, but forfeited her
claim by getting married, was found
out, and returned 5000 rather than be
prosecuted. The pension business de-
velops an astonishing amount Of per
jury in all parts of the country.
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-08-07

A goose belonging to Gloucester,
Mass, family died recently at the adj
vanced age Of seventy years. They
have another still living that is known
So be fifty years Of age
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
How 3 Daring Man Saved his Life

The following story, which was told
4 some time ago, by an Eastern paper,
has not been real by many on this
coast:
SAT the breaking out of the rebellion
Akey was mining in Tuolumne county,
California, and, with number OF
other residents, volunteered his ser.
vices. A company was raised, all good
men, and he was elected captain. Much
to their disappointment the government
decided to keep them in California, and
thew were ordered to Humboldt Bay.
Akey's head was turned by the author
ity conferred upon him, and he began q
series of petty prosecutions which al
most drove his men mad. They bore it
for months, until it passed beyond the
limits of endurance, and they resolved
to end it. This resolve took the form
of a determination never to obey an
other command Of Akey's. This was
nothing more or less than mutiny, and
was punishable with death but the
boys preferred that to the tyranny I'M
der which they had groaned and suf-
fered SO long.
can order had been received to pro-
coed from Humboldt Bay to Red Bluffs,
and Akey went by way of the ocean to
San Francisco, while the company
crossed the mountains. They were en-
camped on the bank of the Sacramento
river when he arrived, and the crisis
came as soon as he put his foot in camp.
He called the company on parade and
ordered all those who had resolved to
repudiate him to step two PAGES to the
front. Ninety men, the entire strength,
firmly took the steps. The sheriff of
Tehama county was with him, and,
turning to the other officer, he asked
if he would assist him in arresting the
\ orderly sergeant. The officer replied
that he would, and the two started to
do 50, when they were both covered
with fifty revolvers, the ominous click
of which sounded painfully intense.
The sheriff took to his heels, and never
stopped until he reached the ferry, a
quarter of a mile distant, but Akey con-
fronted the angry men as coolly as if
nothing extraordinary was happening.
The color never left his face, nor did
tremor disturb his equanimity, al
though be fully realized that the men
were thirsting for his blood. Nothing
but bravery saved him. for they had
fully determined upon killing him, but
as lie ran his eyes up and down the line
and said Boys, the odds are too much
they respected his courage, dropped
their weapons and allowed him slowly
to retire. The upshot of the affair was
that he was relieved of his command,
and after an investigation into the cir
cumstances, was discharged from the
service. There was at first a determin-
alton on the part of the government to
court-martial the soldiers. but the Of
tense was finally condoned and they
served out their term of enlistment, do
ing good work for their country. It is
the only instance of the kind on record
of a mutiny going UNPUBLISHED"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
BUY LAND.

There has been steady and tolerably rapid
advancement made in the growth Of many Of
the towns in Colusa, Butte, Tehama and
Shasta counties. Especially is this so In the
agricultural districts where the land pro.
duces at least fair crops in all seasons-wet
or dry-as does the land on the Reading
Ranch. Those looking for homes in Califor.
MIA where diversified farming will pay every
year; where wood and water are plenty and
easy to be obtained, and other desirable ad.
vantages are to be had, should address the
proprietor Of the Reading Ranch. Some a..
700 out Of $4,000 acres Of the grant remain
for sale at comparatively low rates, in guam.
titles to suit purchasers, on easy terms
Prices range from a to $50 per acre. The
tract Is between two and three miles wide,
with the Northern Division of the G. P. r. r.
passing centrally through its entire length
Send postage stamp for an illustrated paper
containing information about Shasta County
and these lands, to the proprietor of Reading
Ranch. EDwRAp FRIsBIE.
Anderson, Shasta County, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

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BEST because it contains ingredi-
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while others injure the quality OF
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market which are to some extent
beneficial to the skin, but they are
inferior articles for toilet use.
PHOSPHATE SOAP is the ONLY
article offered to the public which
combines all the best elements OF
toilet soap with medical ingredi-
ents beneficial to the skin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

A superb article for the toilet,
beneficial to the skin, giving it a
SOFT. velvety appearance, and
leaving a. soothing, pleasant sen.
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eradicates the poisonous effects
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cleansing and healing for all erup-
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dren; good for the teeth; pro-
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to the scalp without injuring the
hair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
TESTIMONIALS.
SAN FRANCISCO, July

BAN FRANCIsco, July II, 1891,
Standard Soap Co.-Gentiemen
The ladies Of my household, four
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with it.
G. M. SAwTELLE, M. D.,
100 Capp street.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

A CARELESS DIET, A CHANGE OF WATER,
or Cold settling in the Bowels, very often
brings on at this season of the yes1, an OBJ
stinate DiarrhGa, or some other troublesome
Affection of the Stomach or Bowels. If you
would treat such complaints In rational
way, try at once Dr.Jayne's Carmiuative Bal
sam, simple, but safe remedy for them, and
equally effectual in all cases OF Cramps,
Cholera Morbus, Dyseutery and Summer
Complaint.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

There are few women who, if they
have exhibited the judgment and tact
which generally command q certain
measure of happiness in life, arrive at
middle age without acquiring an ex-
preston Of face which is often no bad
substitute for actual beauty. Charac-
ter and experience leave their mark
upon the feminine countenance in a
more conspicuous degree even than
time itself, and when a woman has
once passed the age Of thirty her face
proclaims, with increasing distinctness.
whether she is daughter of wisdom or
folly.-London World.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
MITcHElL'S MAGIC LOTION.
4 Quick and Sure Cure for Bruises and sprains

DERFECTLY HARMLESS; WILL PREVENT TEE
L eye turning darK from blow: good Tor aching
feet: relieves at all soreness after horseback
riding or any over-exertion; very seryicea0le az
Rargie after speaking or singing. Mr.; Patrick Dur.
Kin says; "rhe injuries from my fall were serious
and should surely have been laid uf Tor weeks out
for your Lotion. II re eved the pain instantly anu
Oakland. by all druggists, and BY GEO II. MI TCh'
ELL, 5O5 Cali Mis- street. Price . cents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

The Rochester Democrat describes O
novel philanthropic enterprise under
taken by New Yorker on q farm of one
hundred and twenty acres within two
hours ride of New York, the laborers
on which are the unemployed young
men who have a good character, the
Bowery branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association supplying him
with laborers. The farm is under the
direction of trained agriculturist, the
laborers are clothed and fed, permitted
the privileges Of the central farm house
for social culture and reading, but
sleep in apartments in separate build
ings. No wages are given. When they
become proficient he furnishes them
under Recommendation to those wanting
capable farm hands. They are under
no restraint, except that when once they
leave they cannot return. One.half the
applicants prove utterly worthless.
There are now ten young men on the
farm, some of whom, We are told, like
their life so we'll that they prefer to re-
main to taking situations with wages.
It is novel experiment, yet seems to
be success.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

The only kind Of stove with which
you can preserve uniform heat is O
gas stove; with it you can simmer pot
for an hour, or boil it at the same rate
for twenty minutes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

The prudent housewife, who, on &C.
count Of hard times, has decided not to
repaper the sitting room, as desirable,
will find the old paper very much i'm
proved in appearance by simply rub.
bling it we'll with flannel cloth dipped
in oatmeal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
DR.. Spinney & Co.,

II Kearny ST., San Francisco. There are many
men from thirty to sixty years of age suffering from
general prostration ard a weakening OF the system
which they can not account for, Dr. Splnney VIII
guarantee perfect In all such cases and com
pete restoration Of the physical and nervous powers
Call or address as above.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
Raising Horses.

We often hear it said that it does not
pay farmers to raise this or that breed
of horses, but this is true only in linn
tied sense. The best specimens of any
strain or style of horses sell rapidly, at
good prices, and the poor ones of. all
breeds arc drugs upon the market. It
is no doubt true that much greater
measure of success may be expected
with some breeds than others, the
choice depending largely upon the cir
cumstances of the farmer, his location,
ETC., and that, as q general rule, ordi-
nary farmers cannot compete with
wealthy professional breeders in pro-
ducing horses for racing purposes,
either runners or trotters; but, even in
these classes, much will depend upon
the location aud the sort of brood mares
the farmer may have upon his farm.
If he is situated in region famous for
producing turf horses, one that is fire.
quented by buyers Of such horses,
where he can have access to first class
stations, and his brood mares are of
strains OF blood noted for producing
winners, he will certainly find it most
profitable to breed horses of this class.
Where these conditions do not exist, he
will usually find the surest profit in
breeding heavy draft or stylish carriage
horses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
CHAMPION SAFE
OF THE WORLD

Manufactured by Detroit Safe Company. sure
iief and Yale Time Locks. Harris Patent Emery
Wheels, Benlcia buck Skin Gloves. &c. SAML d.
PAIGE & Co, Agents, 2S New Montgomery street,
Palace Hotel. San EranciscO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

An exchange says that as rule
Southern people do not like fresh milk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
A BoY's PRESENCE OF MIND.-A little

A BOYS PRESENCE OF MIND.--A little
time ago young man died in Philadel-
phia who was popularity known, from
his swiftness in running, as "Deer."
His story was a singular one. A few
years since he was ragged, shrewd
lad, peddling newspapers about railway
depots. One day he happened to be on
the line of the Pennsylvania railroad,
when he saw an engine rushing down
the track without any driver or tender.
BY some chance it had been separated
from the cars, and was driving on
alone. The boy knew it would meet
an express train this side of the next
station. He had about four minutes
start, and darted down the track after it.
The engine was, of course, not at full
speed, yet nobody but Deer could have
won in such race. He did win, was
cool enough to remember the signal to
the station keeper necessary to have the
switch placed so that the engine would
be turned on to another track. 1t was
done just two seconds before the ex-
press train went laundering by. Deer.
for this service, was granted by the
Pennsylvania railroad corporation a
monopoly of the newspaper and book
trade on its trunk route, and from this
he derived handsome income. TWAS
to the boys GOODNESS, as we'll as to his
feetness. that hundreds of human be-
ings owed their lives.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. 1879.
,o<1rd Co1r IN --(Je7afs

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. 1879.
Standard Soap Co.-Gents
Ihave tried your PHOSPHATE
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saying that it is the best toilet
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it and is of the same opinion. I
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inferior to what you sell for twenty
five cents. HENRY III. LYNCH,
bl6 Haight street.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. l. 1879.
Standard Soap Co.-Gentlenen = -
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The genuine merits of PHOSPHATE SOAP
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we will send nice box OF three cakes by
mail, postage paid on receipt OF IS cents in
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
ANTI iEi5;

A RE THE BEST PIANOS EYER MADE. PRICE
AR ON $50 to 81 500 1920 for asplendid Rose.
ssM.sio1 cash With order and sio monthly install install
ard Pianos $2OO-cash to close consignment. Organs,
80, $!5 and $l35 Second hand Pianos Us, go Us
500, $50 and 500. Four Round Sruare Grands,
t559, usual price $1,000. BY ordering from u.s. being
manufacturers, you save mtddemens profits OF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26
Charles Dickens as an Actor.

The rehearsals were delightful in the
extreme; Dickens ever present, super
intending, directing, suggesting with
.sleepless vigilance; the essence of
spunctuality and methodical precision
himself, he kept incessant watch that
others should be unfailingly attentive
and careful throughout; the conse-
quence was, that when the evening Of
the performance came, the pieces went
off with smoothness and polish that
belong only to practical performers.
He had small table placed rather
to one side of the stage, at which he
generally sat, as the scenes came on in
which he took no part. Occasionally
he would leave his seat at the manage
rial table, and stand with..his back to the
foot-lights, and view the whole effect
of the rehearsal as it proceeded. He
would note the slightest point that con-
duced to the "going we'll" of the whole
performance. With all this supervis-
ion, it was pleasant to remark the utter
absence of arrogation or superiority in
ruling his troupe; he exerted his au-
thority firmly and perpetually, but in
such manner as to make it felt to be
for the sole purpose of ensuring success
to their united efforts.
The first night at the Haymarket
Theater, the entertainment was the
merry Wives of Windsor" The
makeup" of Dickens as "Justice
Shallow" was 80 complete that his own
identity was almost unacceptable
when he came on to the stage in com.
pany with Sir Hugh and Cleaster Slen.
der; but after moments pause the
whole audience burst into roar of ap-
plausive reception. His impersonation
was perfect; the old, stiff limbs, the
senile stoop of the shoulders, the head
bent with age, with certain attempted
smartness Of carriage characteristic OF
conceited Justics of the Peace, were
all maintained with wonderful accuracy,
while the acknowledgements lisp, part a
kind. Of sibillation-gave consummate
effect to his mode of speech. The one
one in which Shallow says, ""Tis the
heart, Master Page; tbs here, it's here
Il have seen the time, with my long
sword I would have made you four tall
fellows skip like rats, was given with
wonderful energy of action and humor
of expression Cldrke's Rseollections.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

A paper out West sees grave danger
to America if the Panama canal becomes
realization. This wild journalist calls
attention to the fact that the earth re-
wolves at terrific rate down there,
which probably accounts for the mum.
Der of revolutions in Mexico. If that
ditch is dug the water from the Atlantic
will rush through it at fearful speed
and the liquid that now finds relief by
forming the gulf stream will quickly
wash away the entire Isthmus of Darien
and leave North America . desolate
island with no means whereby we can
get off. There is no saying where this
appalling waste of earth will stop. Per.
haps all of our real estate will be carried
off in this terrible stream. If the gov
eminent desires to prevent panic in
the land market it will at once put a
stop to all negotiations about this mis-
cradle canal. Nobody wants to have
the Atlantic drained into the Pacific
and all our Eastern cities left high and
dry miles inland.-Detr0it Free Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26

A full hand-Hired man on drunk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-09-26


The BoNAPARTEs.-There are eight
men and boys now living who bear the
name of Bonaparte, namely, three neph-
ews and five grand nephews of the First
Napoleon. They are : Prince Jerome
Napoleon, son of Jerome, fourth broth
or of Napoleon l., and his two sons, the
Princes Victor and Louis then the de-
scendants of Prince Charles, son of Luz
Glen Bonaparte, second brother of the
great Emperor. This Prince Charles
sons are Prince Lucien Bonaparte the
Cardinal Prince Napoleon Charles, ex.
President of the Conceil- General of
Corsica Prince Louis Lucien, formerly
Senator, and long resident of London;
and lastly, Prince Pierre, whose son,
Prince Roland Bonaparte, is studying
at tho military school of st. Cvr.
Mr.. Morris, the well-known botanist
in CeylGn, whose endeavors to find o
remedy for the disastrous coffee-leaf
disease are we'll known, has established
the fact that very favorable results may
be obtained from application by hand
Of mixture composed Of three parts Of
lime and one of sulphur.
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