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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

y recent New York telegram says
that Gen. Grant in letter to admiral
Ammen acknowledges the receipt of
letter from the Admiral in regard to
the mission of Thoma. De Franco.
representative Of the Nicaraguan gov
eminent. who has come to this coun-
try to aid in the formation of thccom
pany TO construct the Nicaraguan
canal Grant says he will be in Phil
adelphia or the 18th Of December,
where he would bepleased to meet De
Franco and exchange views upon the
object OF his visit. There !, considera-
BILE speculation as TO whether Gen.
Grant will Immediately accept the
task of organizing the company. 1t
is said the salary proposed is -, 200
year, until the canal is in working
order, when it is agreed to increase il
to $50, 900.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

Winter Hats Handsomely Trimmed.
AT 81 EACH!
And as take all kinds Of country produce in
exchange, no one need go without II hat this
winter. ! have also IA large assortment of
Ostrich Plumes and Tips, as well as inferior
kinds. from 12l4 cents to 81 each. Great re-
duction in Artifcias and wide Silk Ribbons,
bought in Job Lots. A complete assortment
of all shades of Silk Ribbons, Trimming Silk,
and Zephyrs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27
NOTICE.
y. =. LANDOFYIcy.

U. :. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver, W T., Nov. nth 1879.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Wilson 7. Leary against Joseph II.
Smith for abandoning his home tea d entry No.
22l5, dated Oct. 10th, 1877, upon the East
half Of North West !. and East \ Of s W !.
in Clarke County, Wash. Territory, with a
view to the cancellation Of said entry: the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear
at this Office on the Goth day Of December,
1879, at O'Clock p. NJ. to respond and fur.
nish testimony concerning said alleged aban.
donment.
W. H. SMALLWOOD, Register.
2DDoy5sl s. W. BROWN, Receiver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

Mexico is preparing for the holiday
amusements by getting up new rev.
oluuon, the pronunciamentos of which
are already issued. If the Mexican
government would build thorough
system of railroads it would fix that
business as thoroughly as it has fixed
the Indians in the United States. A
railroad is a great civiliZer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

Another victory by the Chileans
over the allied armies of the Peruvi-
ans is reported, in which the latter
were badly used up. Itbegins to look
as though the plucky Chileans will
certainly win the contest, being the
better off in men, money, prestige,
and activity.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

United States Senator Bruce, of
Mississippi has purchased ten thous-
and acres of land in Kansas, and will
make his home there when his term
expires in the senate. This is a chap
ter in the new exodus that looks like
business.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER p, 1879.

A severe winter has set in early in
European countries, with unusually
deep SHOWS and cold weather. The
Atlantic coast of America also expert
ences great storms and early cold
weather.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

The English government is waking
up to the necessity of doing some
thing for the suffering tenantry in Ire
Land, andpropo>e giving fuel and food
to relieve their di>tresses. Perhaps
their charity will be further boosted
by knowledge of the fact that the
Irish home rulers combined with the
liberals can outvote the Beacons-
field government in the house of
commons.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27
Go 10 the INDEPENDENT Office for
JOB PRINTING.
Notice for Publication.

U. =. LAND OFFICE,
Vancouver, W. T., November Goth. 1879
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
TO make Small proof In support OF his claim,
and secure final entry thereof at the expira-
ton Of thirty days from the date Of this
notice, viz:
John L. Mcclellan, for the East 4 OF n T.
u Of Sec, IL. N. Of X 2 W, and names the
following as his witnesses, viz: John Black
Of Cowlitx county, W. T., and Frank Wcstborn
Of Cowtitx county, W. 7.
W. II. sMALLwOOD. Register
97Nov5
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

"Fence or no fence" will be prom
inent question in Eastern Washington
politics next year. The rapid settle
ment of that country is fast closing in
on the ranges for large herds and
tiocks belonging to men who do not
own the land they use, and the repu-
tation of the upper country as Il great
stock-raising section is destined soon
to be one of the thing, of the past.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

Capt. NJ. C. Wilkinson, military
teacher at Forest Grove Academy,
Oregon, is to include in his labors the
education of a number of young Indi-
ans of various parts of the coast, de-
signed for teachers among their tribes.
1t is an experiment with some good
points, in the line of humanity, but
will be very slow of realization in the
way of good.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-11-27

The North Pacific Railroad Co. have
opened branch land Office at ColfaX,
in Whitman county. They have
fixed the price of the lands within
the 10 miles limits of their present
located line at $3.50 per acre, cash, or
81 per acre on time, charging per
cent. per annum on Acknowledgements.
d. c. Lewis and VIM. II. Cushman,
will have charge of the Office.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
THE SENATE.

Ihe Senate session was unexpectedly we'll
attended yesterday, some thirty Senators
being present, and considerable business
was transacted. Senator Powers, the
acknowledged champion of the greenback
in this body, does not intend to have his pet
treated differently than other money, now
that resumption has been declared an &C.
complished fact, as will be seen by his pre-
amble and resolutions in the detailed re-
port: To Senator Powers belongs the
credit, we Ebelieve, in demanding taxation
recognition of these paper evidences of
money. The bill of Senator Il. B. Wilson,
relative to railroad discrimination, was order
ed printed for the benefit of Senators, and
that gentleman in few remarks explained
his reasons for introducing the measure. It
would not be surprising If this subject be-
came one of the leading issues for the re-
mainder of the session. In committee Of
the whole the Senate gave its endorsement to
the plan proposed for impoverishing
Minneapolis by voting railroad bonds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Hon. o. III. Pune,


Pleasant Grove, Olmsted county. was horn in
Union, Brown county, New York, Nov. 4, 1882;
lived thirteen years in that State, then removed
to Columbia county, Wisconsin. He is evil
Gently just about as nature designed him-a
self-made man, and a good one. He abounds
in hard, practical sense a knowledge that comes
Of well matured thought, keen observation, a
reliable memory, prominent social faculties,
and desire to mingle with men and discuss
measures. In 1854, with his gun and grip-sack,
he came to Minnesota; pre-empted piece of
Olmsted county, where he has since lived; has
good home and $50 acres of we'll titled land.
adjoining the town of Pleasant Grove. He
went out after Indians in 62, but
never became much of military man az to
lose his higher title, that of farmer. About
i've years ago the honorable gentleman began
to take an interest in politics, and like all bad
habits they grew upon him.. until finally the
disease became chronic, and here we find him
in the State Senate. He is Greenbacker.
don't believe in the divine right Of kings,
national banks, oppressive contraction Of the
currency, the depreciation of silver by fraud,
nor in any other monopoly that tends to
paralize the industries Of the country and
Cypress the toiling. millions
all over this broad republic.
Senator Page is considered one of the strong
men in Olmsted county politics. He is a prom
inent granger, and in that capacity set the ball
in motion that eventually developed into
strong anti-monopoly element. Last fall the
Democrats and Republicans compromised on
their candidates, leaving the subject of this
sketch to run his lace with ply the bare
support of his own party. Consequently he
was the only successful candidate from that
county elected on the soft money issue. II the
Democrats had coalesed with the enbackers,
he thinks there might have been different or
der of things in Palestine.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08

THERE was never a greater insult offered
this city than that which is rendered by Bill
King and his newspaper relative to the State
fair. The State fair organization is not a
local affair. 1t is not st. Paul institution,
Or Minneapolis institution, but an institu-
ton for the whole State. Bill King wishes
to run little pocket affair at Minneapolis to
enrich himself, and coolly proposes that the
whole State shall join him and ruin its own
State organization. Not only this, but be
and his newspaper make war of the most
venomous character upon the State organiza-
ton. Bill King and his gang, whether they
live in Minneapolis OF St. Paul, should I'M
derstand that come what will, this city will
not dance to the side show music st. Paul
stands by the State organization and will
have nothing to do with Bill Kings bankrupt
abortion. No respectable army mule would
have the cheek to present such proposition.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
MURDER as II FINE ART.

The Insane Asylum, at st. Peter, does not
! seem to have put it's best foot forward upon
the occasion of the visit of the legislature
yesterday. Belts ought to have shown how
| they murder people with wooden plug, and
hot soup crammed down their Threats. Here
is the way Belts swore, before the legislative
committee, that he did it:
said to Helberg and O. Conner, have some
soup and meat; give him (McDonough) some.
We seated him on seat-not laid him down.
opened his mouth with a stick. O'Connor gave
him two or three spoonfuls; at the third he
| seemed to faint; we raised him up, but that
did not hold him. I said, take him into an
other room; we carried him in, laid him on
| bed, and went for the doctor, who stayed with
| him until he died, which was about fifteen MIN
utes.
Belts account of the affair is fully cor
roborated by Helburg, who testified as fol-
lows:
Belts told us to hold him (McDonough) and
lay him on bench; held him by his hands
and sat across his body; Mr.. Belts and a pa
tient named Drew helped to hold him; O'Con-
| nor held the soup; Belts plugged his mouth ;
| the plug slipped out; Belts was excited, and
thrust the plug down his throat and held him
so fast he couldn't move anything; could see
down his throat; Belts told O'Connor
| to pour the soup into him; I could
hear his breath gurgle the soup was going
| into the windpipe; felt his strength was go
ing; said in whisper, Mr.. Belts he will die.
Belts said he is only choked; the same moment
| let go his hand, lifted him up and shook him ::
he gasped for breath, and died In .1ue minutes.
If the legislators had inquired they would
have learned that Belts has not only escaped
prosecution, but he has not even been dis.
charged from the asylum. On the contrary.
he has been promoted. Such a gratifying
endorsement of murder ought to encourage
Belts to publicly exhibit his style when the
legislature visits him.. He might select one
OF the stout and heavy visitors to sit across
the victims chest while the plug and SOUP
are administered. BE could show his assort-
ment of plugs adapted to the different
lengths of the necks of the victims to be
murdered, and his patent gas holder for keep.
ing the soup scalding hot, ready for constant
use. Altogether it would have been UNIQUE
exhibition, and we are surprised that the ten
der Mr.. Belts should have failed to have
given this charming entertainment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08

The State prison investigating committee
has developed enough to more than substan-
tiate all the charges of cruelty against the
management of that institution. That this
has been done is due to the existence of the
facts rather than to the committee, for the
majority of the committee is either indif-
ferent or absolutely champions of the insti-
stitution and determined to whitewash at
every opportunity. minority of the COM
mittee, we are happy to say, are reso-
lutely doing their duty. The latest
movement is the formal appear
ance of Fayette Marsh, of Still
water, as an attorney for the deputy warden.
We do not object to this, but we claim that
witnesses who aid in exposing great public
wrong should be protected; that they should
not be badgered and harassed in order to
prevent the exposure from being effective.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08

MCMILLAN and Window combined have
made another onslaught on George Moore,
that inveterate pap sucker, McMurtrie, hav-
ing been yesterday appointed collector of
customs at st. Paul. Now we shall see
whether McSdurtrie can get the Office or not.
When Judge Crowell was appointed, few
years ago, he entered the Office one morning
smiling, with his commission in his hand.
George met him oil wreathed in srniles, and
-and-refused to surrender. Crowell ap-
pealed in vain to Washington. He was ap-
pointed, and it was his own look out whether
he got the Office or not. He never got it..
Perhaps McMurtrie will not capture the
STRONGHOLD.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
MINNESOTA NEWS.

In 1873 there were $50 births and LAG
deaths in Freedom county.
One man has shipped $4,000 pounds of
poultry from Albert Lea, this winter.
The diphtheria epidemic is raging fearfully
Austin, among adults as we'll as children.
According to tho Fairmont Sentinel there
are thirty-four men in that town, who in no
way use tobacco.
T. p. Grove, of Hersey, Mobiles county, had
his collar bone broken the other day by the
fall of his horse.
little run on wheat was reported in
Mankato the other day. No. brought IS
and 46 cents a bushel.
A petition is in circulation in Freeborn
county, asking the legislature to postpone the
collection of taxes till next November.
three years old son of Levi Brock, of
Anoka, was terribly scalded the other Gay by
falling into pail of scalding hot water.
| Edward Weed, of Leroy, Anoka county,
had one of his legs badly smashed the other
day in the woods where he was logging.
Michael German, of Morris, while crossing
the street after dark stepped off from the
end Of culvert and dislocated his ankle.
A maniac, cutting up wild capers in Anoka
!
confined. He has been sent to the st. Peter
asylum.
John Bailey, of Lake Sebell. Otter Tail
county, lately accidently shot himself with a
shot gun. He lived but about an hour after
the accident.
One day last week car load of apple
was received at Rochester, Minnesota, with
out damage by frost, showing the extreme
mildness of the weather.
bell has just been placed in the steeple
of the Baptist church of Lu Verne, Rock
county, and on Sabbath, February 2, for
the first time, the echoes of Rock county
were startled by "the sound of church CO.
ing bell"
Northwood Eagle: An effort is being
made to secure the new Presbyterian COL
lege that is to be established somewhere in
Minnesota, at our neighboring city, Albert
Lea. It is certainly as good a location as
can be found in Minnesota, in many respects
the best, and we hope success may attend
their efforts to secure it.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Hon. A. r. Rice,

,Wlllmar, Kandiyohi county, was born in Nor
way. Sept. "a, 1S47, attended school and lived
in the old country until IA years of age, then
immigrated to the United States and settled in
Dane county, Wis.,; went to GAINESVILLE that
State, engaged in a sash. door and blind fac
tory, where he learned the trade. When 16
years of age went into the army and eighteen
months thereafter was regularly mustered in
Fifteenth Wisconsin volunteers. Was in all the
campaigns and hard-fought battles of the regi-
Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and at Altoona
mountain was shot through the left hand and
crippled for life; June, 1865, he was mustered
out; returned to Wisconsin, and in 1866 re-
moved to Minneapolis, Mimi; was elected a
member Of the House in 1869; after the close
OF the session removed to Willmar and engaged
in merchandising. In 1874-75 he was mem.
per OF the State Senate and in the summer of
1910 made trip to his native land, visited
eleven countries and returned in 1876. He has
followed merchandising up to within two years
was member Of the Senate for the term of
1878, and reelected to the present session with
out opposition.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
RING RAIDERS.
Organization of Rice County Farmers ia
Fight the Swindling Brass Kettle and
Other IniQuitfes.

Fight the swindling Brass Kettle and
Other Iniquities.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.1
FARIBAULT, Feb. about two months ago a
farmer living in the town of Warsaw, this
county, having suffered from the ':little brass
kettle" way of grading wheat (Which swindle
the GLOBE was the first to expose). he con-
ceived the idea of farmers association, the
chief object Of which should be the mutual
Improvement and self preservation of the
farmer from The ways that are dark and the
tricks that are mean of the many rings that
are sapping the very life blood of the country.
On the 18th of December last club was
formed in Warsaw, officers elected, constitution
and bylaws adopted, and the
ball put in motion for the thorough
organization of the State. Wednesday
last, February 5, q delegate convention was
held in Theopold's hall, this city. The number
of delegates present was about It's, represent
ing the following towns viz: Morristown, War
saw, Wells, Shieldsville, Forest, Bridgewater,
Cannon City, Wolcott, Webster and Wheat
land. The organization in other counties re-
ported ten in Steel, five in Waseca, and five in
LIE Sueur. The following are the officers of
Rice county organization for the ensuing year !:
James Murphy, president, Warsaw.
b. y. White, vice-president, Morristown.
VIM. j. Hawkins, secretary, Wells.
Matthew Kelley, treasurer, Cannon City.
Il. It. Wetherston corresponding secretary.
Warsaw.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08

AS we predicted some time ago, Gen.
Banks has been provided with an office,
having been appointed marshal of Massa-
chusetts. Banks has for so long been a
nibbler at the public crib-over thirty years
consecutivsly-that it would be real hard
ship to ask him to 60 to work. The con-
sideration of Mr.. Hayes in his behalf is
therefore worthy Of all commentator.
Offices are created solely for the benefit of
decayed politicians, and there is no reason
why they should not have them without
question.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Hon. Il. ID. Perkins.

Window, Cottonwood county, was born IN Erie
county, New York, March "a. 1s47. He attend
ed the Griffith institute and lived in his native
State until 81 years of age; studied law at
Whites Corners, near Buffalo, and in 1868 emf
grated to Wisconsin, locating at La Crosse.
He was there admitted to the bar before Judge
Flint. The following spring he removed to
Minnesota, and was admitted to the bar in this
State also before Judge Barber of Rochester.
At Plainview, Wabashaw county, he remained
two years and was there married to Miss Flor
ence Burchard of that town, April 10, 1871.
After leaving Plainview he resided one wear in
Madelia, Watoawan county, and from there he
proceeded to Window, hung out his shingle.
and has since followed the practice of his pro-
fession at that town. His Republican brethren
took him up last fall because he was good,
strong, popular member of the party down
there, and here we find him in the State Senate.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Henderson (sibley county, Tnde

Henderson (Sibley county, Independent:
The man lately found in perishing condi-
ton from cold-and who has since died at
the house at Robert Boese, in the town of
Sibley, has been identified as one w. Warren
from Minneapolis, a late inmate of the State
Insane hospital, at st. Peter, from where he
escaped on Sunday, January 10.
The other day Jacob Hoyer was found by
the roadside about a mile from Red Wing in
dying condition. His team was found near
by. His wagon was loaded with timber.
His ribs were broken, and there were other
injuries on his body. How the accident hap
pened could not be asoertained. He expired
in few minutes after being taken to house.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
has already made improvements, and will i'm
mediately put large portion of it under Quilt
Hon. John III. Reane,,.

st. Paul, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa, May IL,
1887. His father was merchant, so the son
clerked in the store and attended college up to
10 years of age. 1855. he immigrated to Min
nesota; settled in st. Paul and became steam
boat agent, proprietor, and finally an active
business man of the city, and one of the most
prominent steamboat men Of these upper wa
tiers. He is now largely interested in the Keo-
kuk Northern Line of steamers. property
owner of st. Paul and other places, and in the
prosecution of public enterprises he ranks
among the foremost men in this part of the
State. He has been a member of the city gov
ernment for some time; was in the House the
session OF 1878; is good, staunch Democrat,
and an influential and valuable member in his
present capacity.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08

BLAINE has introduced in the Senate q
memorial for subsidy to the manufacturers
Of Maine. It is safe to say that the Repub
can papers will not denounce this as a raid
upon the treasury. Raids never come from
New England, but from the territory south
of Mason & Dixon's line.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Hon. Jonathan, sim,.ous.

Little Falls, Morrison county, was born in Me-
dina county, Ohio, March 20, 1919. He immi-
grated with his parents to Minnesota in 1858;
has followed mercantile pursuits since
he was old enough to work in
his fathers store. His marriage
took place in St. Louis, to Miss Lavina G..
Sparks, native of that city. Senator sim
mons is one of the popular and leading bust
ness men of Little Falls. His district is usually
about 200 Republican majority, yet he was a
candidate on the Democratic ticket and re-
ceived 1928 majority. The worthy Senator has
cast his lot in a very promising location. Lit
tie Falls is on the Mississippi liver; she enjoys
an excellent water power; her surroundings
are tirst Glass; and the town itself is rising rap
IDLY IN Importance as a commercial and manu-
featuring point. A railroad company has re.
Gently been organized-of which Senator Sim
mons is a member-for the purpose of build
ing line from there to Big Stone Lake. The
design is to complete the enterprise within the
next two years. 1t will pass through fine
section of country, and will give such an i'm
Petus to the development of that region as it
demands. "
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-08
Hon. John ShnlLee1a,

Center City, Chisago county, is native OF
Sweden, born Nov. Is, 1885; attended school
in the old country; landed in the United States
Aug. IL, 1903, at Boston. Immediately after,
ne came to Minnesota, and settled where he
still lives. He has been sheriff of his county
Blk years, was member of the Sixth Minnesota
regiment three years, campaigned it after In.
dams under Gen. sibley, then served in the
Sixteenth Army corps, A. J. Smith command.
ing. His company, 'I,' went ont full and
only twenty-three of the original number sur
vlved to return. He was member of this
body last session, and. what speaks volumes for
MS popularity, ne had no opposition in either
Of these elections, receiving every vote in his
district, from all parties, nationalities, creeds
and colors. Politically he is Republican.