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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

NANCorvER. w. T.. July 2S. Z

\ANCoUVER, W. L., July IS, ~.
The land in the central part of the county
differs in several respects from that in either
the northern or eastern portions. The high
ridges, deep valleys and steep declivities
that are seen in these sections are not to any
extent fcund here, and large tracts, though
not low, are so exceedingly level that 1t Is
hard for a person unacquainted with the
country to tell which way the water flows.
This is especially the case in the vicinity Of
the Flatwoods and Brush Prairie. On the
Sth Of July visited the former locality for
the first time. On my way there called at
the school at St. Johns about eight miles
out from this place. where five months
term is being taught by Miss Lettie Lyons.
This school is little below the average in
numbers, but bears unmistakable evidences
Of the wholesome influence Of a good teacher.
This district. like many others, l have
found, is blessed with some tireless workers
in the cause Of education. On q former
visit found two OF the district officers in
the school, viz: Messrs. Clearly and Curtin.
both Of whom seemed deeply interested in
its welfare and proud of the progress being
made After school again set ont on my
journey. was on road over which ! had
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

HEARD FRoM.-The correspondent of the
Oregonian in Germany gives the following
paragraph: "Mr. Charles A. Coombs, for
merly of Vancouver, is at present in Stuff
gart taking a thorough course of instruc-
ton on the piano, under one of the leading
professors of Germany. His many friends
in Portland and Vancouver will be pleased
to learn that he is making rapid progress in
his studies"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

New DWELLINGS. Last week work was
commenced on new house for Isaac
Thomas, on 9Th street, opposite the resi-
dence of Charles Slocum, Esq, which will
be completed as soon as possible, as he has
been set outside of his longtime residence
on the river bank. On Monday the work
was commenced on w. B. Daniels new
house on Main street. j. NJ. Fletcher, hav-
ing wearied of his country residence, has
commenced the erection of a new house on
the corner Of Eighth and b streets east, to
which he will remove in few months The
work on w. b. Patterson's new dwelling is
so far along that he will be able to occupy
it in few weeks. He will have good
place.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

Amongst the diseases overcome by the use
of Fellows compound syrup of llypophos-
phites are the following: Chronic Constipa-
ton, Asthma, Consumption, Chronic Laryn-
Chronic Diarrhca, Chronic Bronchitis. Mel
ancholy. Debility resulting from Typhoid and
other low fcvcrs, Diphtheritic prostration,
Hysteria. Hypochondria, Nervous excitabiity,
Marasmus or wasting Of the muscles. Aphon-
in or loss of voice, Siuggishness of the Liver,
Interrupted and feeble action of the Heart,
Sutfocating feelings caused by mucous oh
structions of the lungs and air passages lead
Ing thereto and Debility from various causes.
Sold Nv ID. Wall. Vancouver. 49-S
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

CONCERT AT PEKrS.-The Hutchinsons
will return from Walla Walla 4ext week,
and on the evening of Thursday. August l.
will give concert in Bozarth's hall, giving
the Lewis river people the opportunity to
hear the far famed singers and the coed old
songs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

A PREsENT.-Captain Pope, of the bark
entine Matte Mocleay, has presented to the
city of Vancouver two dozen goldfish, which
he brought from the Sandwich Islands. On
Friday last they were brought over to Van
couver and at once placed by Mr. Whittier
in the fountain at the park, where it is
hoped they will thrive and do well. The
native fish placed therein some weeks ago
are all alive and doing well.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

Nor CRIPPLE Fcrrin, who lives on
Fern prairie, but has been working in Port.
land, fell last Thursday with scatiolding
some l6 feet. He was reported to be badly
hurt, but writes us a note stating that
within an hour OF his wounds being dressed
he was at work again. He don't want to
pass for cripple when he is all right
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

BY tritling with biliousness disease is brought
on and death may ensue. A disordered liver
is the consequence of foul stomach and OBJ
structed bowels, and the very best preparation
in existence to put them in perfect order and
to keep them regulated is Plumbers Oregon
Blood Purifier
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

CANYON CREEK. George Brant came in
from the mining camp on Sunday. He re.
ports the mountains full of prospectors and
miners. many of them hopeful of success. A
cleanup viii be made this week at the Can.
yon Greek camp A party of men coming
over the trail few days ago killed blacl,
bear with mining pick
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

The WAsHoUGAL DIsTRIrT.-S. w. Brown
has been to Bare prairie and reports favor
ably of things along the line. John Proeb-
stel and sons are building an immense barn,
and carrying on farm and dairy in way
that means business. Parkers landing is
thriving, but sadly needs better roads.
Thanks to Capt. Love for a pleasant ride on
the Traveller. Mr.. Shepard, of Washougal,
has one of the finest stock ranches in the
country, and makes from four to five hun
dred pounds OF butter a week. George
Hart and family are hourshing. If you
want to be taken in, in the good old way,
go to Harris. Wilder Pierce las new
place on the side hill back of Washougal
landing. Wanted badly to call on Mr..
Kerns and to visit 10. Durgans farm, but
couldn't do it. John G. Fleming has a good
saw mill and good stock ranch and some
stock worth seeing, especially his full
blooded Jerseys, and entertains his friends
with admirable hospitality. The Law ton
brothers, Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Stops, Mr. Voge
and Others are building up good farms and
orchards ON Bare prairie as fast as the cir
cumstances will permit. Their soil is good
and the climate more uniform than on the
river, but they are sadly in need of better
roads, especially of better and more direct
line to Vancouver, which can be easily oh.
tanned by opening new road from that
neighborhood direct to Fern prairie, dis
lance of only or miles, thus reducing the
distance from Bare prairie to Vancouver at
least 10 miles, and furnishing much better
road than the one now travelled. 1t is hoped
that this new route will be viewed at an
early day and receive such substantial
encouragement from the citizens of Nancou-
yer as will insure the opening and construc-
ton of the road, and thus secure at an early
day this much needed improvement.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

AN OLD TIMER. -Capt. H. X. Ayers is
announced as foreman of the Walla Walla
Waterman, the same fellow who used to
help "chromo" our proof away back in the
States in the SOS, and has since wandered,
the Lord only knows where. He used to be
fine print" but no one can tell what he
is now that he halls from Walla Walla.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31
A big Thing OH lee !

The following celebrated Beers are kept on
ice at the Young America Saloon: Young's
Vancouver Beer; Gambrnus; Milwaukee;
and Lemp's st. Louis Beer. Joe understands
how to cater to the tastes of his customers in
this kind Of weather
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

On Mill Plain, July 10Th, at the residence of
G. w Jones, Dora, daughter of Helen and
George W. Evans of Portland, aged II years,
q months and % days
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

MAsoNIc.-Mt. Hood Lodge, U. d., will
Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, August
9th. All NJ. Ms. in good standing are cor
daily invited.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

PRESENTATION OF MEDALS a meeting
of the 4th of July Committee of Arrange
ments held at the City hall Saturday even
ing last, the medals offered to the champion
base ball club by the committee were pre-.
sentcd to the Spartan r. h. c. BY Capt. W.
H. Smallwood. Capt. Smallwood's presen,
tation speech was eloquent and well timed.
He urged the citizens of Vancouver to make
it matter of local pride, and to assist and
encourage the boys in every available way.
In beautiful language he impressed the idea
upon the players that the same skill and en-
ergy needed to constitute first class base
ballist was required to win the battle Of
life. Fred w. Bier, Capt. of the Spartan
B. B. G. responded for the club. N. II.
Bloomfield, Esq, was loudly called for, and
responded in fitting manner. A large
number of citizens were present and pleas
ant hour was spent.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

- The National Gold Medal was awarded
to Bradley n Rulofson for the best Photographs
in the United States, and the Vienna Medal
for the best in the world. 429 Montgomery
Street, San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31
COllflltUiU II BretcerY.
VANCOUVER, ". T.

This Brewery is now making an excellent
quality of Beer. and am prepared to deliver
to all parts of the city, free ol charge for'car-
rying,
BOTTLED BEER, or
LAGER BEER. III Kegs,
In quantities to suit purchasers. Beer will
be delivered at the brewery or saloon when
desired LOUIS DAMPHOFFER.
July 81, 1879. Proprietor.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31
Steam Wood Saving.
MAXWELL PAYNE

Announces hereby TO the citizens of Vancou-
yer that he is fitting up portab engine and
circular saw for cutting stove wood, and will
be ready to commence operations on or about
the 18th Of August. His prices will be, for
cutting cord wood in two lengths 80 cents per
cord, into three lengths - cents per cord.
The machine will not be moved for less than
two cords. Leave orders at the store of j. A.
Dupuis. l4S-4
Vancouver ,Iuly 81 1874
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

LA CENTER IrEMs.-July 25, 1879; Hay
ing in full blast between showers La Cen
tertes are enjoying the fever and ague.
Don't pity them much, for if they would
take some Of the great Lewis river nervous
cordial they would never shake again. MIR.
and Mrs. Geo. Barr were the recipients OF a
pleasant surprise party a few nights since,
and everybody danced aud enjoyed them.
selves hugely until IL o'clock. Mr.. Barr
has just completed a fine, commodious
granary for the coming harvest, which will
be bountiful one for this part Of the county.
Our old reliable farmers have, some Of
them, had q severe attack Of the golden
fever, but it is thought with proper care. &C.
cidcuts excepted, they will recover. La
Center has a base ball club, with John Craw-
ford, captain; Frank Hobert, sec'y, and
Sumner Lockwood, treasurer. AMATEUR.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

ST. JosErH's HosPrrAL.-Mrs. Geo. w.
Evans, daughter of G. W. Jones, of Mill
Plain, who was brought to the hospital some
two weeks ago dangerously sick with
typhoid pneumonia and pleurisy, is now out
of danger, thanks to the unremitting at
attention of her physician and the Sisters
On Sunday, the Goth, Thos. Skeene, of Bat
tie Ground, was brought to the hospital
with very badly bruised leg, which put
him in dangerous condition. Under the
treatment of DR.. Randolph Smith he is do
ing well, and will be discharged ON Monday.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

POISONED. w. Blurock was badly
poisoned a few days ago by some weed with
which he came in contact while handling
his mower. His head and face swelled up
terribly, and he had tough time for few
day. Several similar cases of poisoning &C.
Cured last year. The source of the poison
is not known, and it is different from poison
oak or ivy, something entirely new, which
is in process of investigation by competent
parties.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31
DIED.

Old papers for sale at this Office.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

A BEAR KILLED. Sunday Frank
Eddings and George Ravens, on Fern Prai-
RE, discovered bear making great havoc
among their sheep. They attacked and
drove him off, but the brute had dispatched
Is good sheep. They followed the bear
with dogs all the rest of the day and all
night before they brought him to stand,
when they soon dispatched him. 1t was a
big one, weighing over 600 pounds.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

THE HUTCHINsoNs arrived in Vancouver
on Friday from their tour of Puget Sound,
where they were enthusiastically received
by many old friends and hosts of new Ones
On Saturday evening they sung in this city,
in Brant's Hall, before select audience,
giving even better satisfaction than on the
occasion of first singing in this city. This
week they were on trip up the Willamette
valley, and now are east of the mountains.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-31

wOOL-valley l59al; mp country l4@l,c.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10
Experience.

EDITOR NEWS Experience is worth
more to person than all other things put
together. This is more especially true in
regard to the "ague." 1t is that which
the Eastern people all dread when coming
West. We are prepared to say, however,
that if this is not experienced the full
beauty of the West is not felt. Three years
ago the I'd day of SeptembcrI left my
home among the Green Mountains for the
far West. 1t has been my privilege to
visit greater part Of the SOUTHEASTERN
part of the State of Iowa and had often
heard the people talk of the ague and how
every one has it, But | began to feel
alarmed least | should not have it before
it would be my duty to return to the East,
knowing at the same time that the eXper-
fence of Western life could never have
been half told or its loneliness felt. One
morning after my roommate had enjoyed
this luxury as we call it (Which was an
every other day affair with him) | made
a casual remark that | wished | could
have the ague once. Providence did not
grant my wish at that time, but gave me
seige of it later. One bright June morn
ing left Burlington and drove down the
valley of the Mississippi. The sun shone
bright and the day was so warm that |
wore a linen coat. About O'Clock it be-
came SO cold that changed my linen coat
for o wooden one. About ten O'Clock |
had grown so much colder that | folded
a blanket and wrapped it around me.
| looked to see if it was going to snow,
when met man riding with 10 coat on.
| thought that he was fit subject for an
insane asylum, and determined to report
him to the authorities. But still it grew
colder, and as the cover of my wagon
shaded me thought that the rays of the
sun would help warm up frozen fellow
in the last days of June. Accordingly
hitched my horse alongside of the road
and laid down on the grass, with one
heavy blanket and two wooden coats over
me. / thought there surely would be a
frost that night and my advice would
have been to cover up all the vines. An
hour or two passed and at length it be-
came warmer, and felt the fever little.
The next day was as well as ever; but
on the second day l experienced another
chill. At the close of the day | took some
Aote CtTe and did not have any chill at
the next regular time. Some people have
it every day, others every other day, and
few every third day. If it is stopped it
may return in either one, two or three
weeks. If it does not come back in that
time you are free from it. / believe it
generally comes on about 8 or 10 o'clock
in the morning and is first felt along the
spinal column. Some shake more than
they would IL they took bath in ice
water. The afternoon is as extremely
hot with the fever as the forenoon is cold
with the chill. Moral: Do not come West
without wishing to have the ague.
A. O. FERGUSON.
PpLLA, Iowa. Sept ith, 1870.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

though report 90 the contrary mas I,lI
.bro9.l and though it + commonly believer
I that Il frequently has heavy enuowuit-iis'
I N0t one dollar has been given lh the way
~ endowment since the original 10
nations by Matthew Nassar, senior. ~
TO- nof Ike mlnv Institutions run in dcDl
Jprinr the hard times, for It's financial
,lr,irs have been wisely aud ably managed.
Vuf Il re1uires funds, and recently, wheh
ne Toarti OF Trustees decided that a COM
pletely appointed laboratory was Il ncces-
sity. Messrs. Matthew Nassar, Jr., anu
John Guy Nassar. nephews OF Matthew
Vassar. Sr.. and formerally his partners
IN business. gave the money, large sum-
| for the purpose. BY the way, l may
state that the Vassar brothers are again
adding to their good works by erecting
home for INDECENT old men OF Ioughkeep-
sic. The community Is mistaken M pc
lieying that the Messrs. Nassar VIII
/ shoulder all the financial responsibility OF
the institution. believe they have done
now all they intend to do; they certainly
have done all that they can be expected 10
/ do. Aid must come In future from those
who favor the education OF American
women. Yale, Harvard, aud other col
leges receive large endOwments, and why
shouldn't Vassar College be equally iortu-
nate? Notwithstanding the good already
accomplished by Vassar, the first college
established in this country for women,
much more could have been done had she
received but a small part of what has al
ready been given to other institutions.
MANY who have means could easily spare
enough to establish professors chair,or
a scholarship, called by their names, and
the college with its present equipment
and with fair amount granted or endow-
ed would become a university.
The fame of Vassar has spread over the
world. This know, because the Belgi-
an Government has requested through its
Minister. plan of the college, and arch
itect, Mr.. James Wood, has made the
necessary copies for this purpose. In
London, Holloway, the pill manufacturer.
is now building a college for women on
the plan of Vassar, and its course OF
study will be similar to that of its Ameri-
can prototype. RADIX'
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

The Golden Rule, of Boston, comes
to us in its old form; handsome
eight-page weekly paper, conducted
by Rev. II. A. Shorey. Topographic
ally it is almost counterpart of its
old self,-the change being to larger
type for the body of the paper, making
it even handsomer than before. AS q
literary and religious household jour
nal The Golden Rule was a general
favorite, and the new proprietors, in a
modestly worded greeting, propose to
maintain its well-earned reputation.
The old departments are all retained,
and two or three new ones added. An
entire page is given to Sunday Schools
to be edited by Rev. r. r. Mere
dith and Rev. A. f. Schauflier. A
story is promised for each week, the
one in the present number being an
admirable temperance story by W. M
f. Round. The price has been reduc.
ed to $500, with special rates to clubs
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

The national debt, less cash in the
treasury, was reduced during August
S243, 696, 22S.40, which isqpite sum
for Uncle Sam to have in his pocket,
but about $38, O00,O 900, will 90 this
month to pay for called bonds. Sec
rotary Sherman says the debt would
have been reduced over Sc, 900, 900 in
stead of $3,527,39 during August,
had it not been for the payments on
arrears Of pensions. 1t is expected
that all arrears will be met this year,
and that in 1880 the public debt re-
auctions will increase at far more
encouraging rate than heretofore.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

The Springfield Republican says re-
sumption works we'll for the producer
In more ways than one. The wheat
crop of Illinois this year is not quite
half again as large as the crop of 1854.
Wheat sold then for $1.55 per bushel,
1t sells now for 81 cents; but the doll
lar was then worth but 80 cents in
coin, and while the wheat crop of 1864
measured in coin had a value of onlv
500, 0O0,0 the wheat crop of to-day
is worth $4,000, 900 in gold. In other
words, three bushels now buy twice
as much gold, and twice as much of
the commodities of the world as two
bushels in 1864.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

Vennor's latest "predictions" 81
am of the opinion that the wet period
is about ending, and that dry, pos
sibly warm wave will extend over the
ensuing portion of the season. In
April last, as you will remember, /
predicted a cool and wet season for
Canada and Great Britain, up to mid
summer; such a condition has already
even exceeded this forecast in both re-
glons mentioned. / now look forward
to very fine and agreeable period in
the weather, possibly with early and
severe frosts, but late snow falls.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10
PORTLAND g. ocDENSBURc.
TRAINS MOVING EAST.

MAIL CNo. r-Leayes Swanton G.00A.M East
Swanton 6.0i; Highgatc GA East lllghgatc 6.2i
Sheldon Junction, $50; sheldon, 6.3i; Fairfield,
6.iG; East Fairfield, COS; Fletcher, 1l2; Cam
bridge Junction, 1875; johnson, 7.47; HYDE PARK,
500; Morrisvillc, sos; WolcOtt $50; Hardwick,
SAG; East llardwick, SOS; Greensboro, 90I; Wal
den, 932; West Danvillc 9.i3; DanNille, 0.1i; ar
rive at ST. Johnsbury at 1925.
MIXED (NO. 3)-D0es not TUR Mondays and
Tuesddys-Leaves SwantOn, I A. NJ; East swan
ton, 705; lIighgate, 7.2S; East Ilighgate, $50;
Sheldon Junction, SOB; sheldon, S.l2 Fairfield,
$40; East Fairfield, 906; Fletcher 9.IS; Cam
bridge Junction, 1904; johnson, 1880; HYDE
PARK, Ills; Worthwhile, l.33; WolcOtt, l2.20
IIardwick, l2.jG; East lIardwick, I.22 T.. NJ;
Greensboro, l42; Walden, 2.3f; West Danville,
POS; DanvillC, 3lG; arrive at St JOhnsbury 20
STOCK (No. 7)-RWns Mondays 0Rig-Leaves
SwantOn, 1880 A. NJ; East Swanton, l234; High
gate, l2j2; East Iighgate, Lilo; SheldOnJunctiOn,
l.2O; sheldon, l3O; Fairfield, l.j2 East Fairfield,
2.I2 Fletcher, 2.3S Cambridge Junction, 800
Johnson 3.3S; HYDE PARK, 400; Morrsvile,
4.12; Wolcott l.5S; lIardwick, $50; East Hard.
wick, 5.5j Greensboro, G.l0; Walden, 100; West
Danyillc, 72O; Danyllc, 1876; arrive at st. Johns
bury at $40
BUTTER CNo, 0)-Rups THesdoys only-Leavcs
SwantOn, II VI; East Swantun, l2.0l +. NJ; High
gate, 1924; East Ilighgatc, l2.4j; sheldon juno
ton, 1886; sheldon, LOS; Fairfield, l.32; East
Fairfield, l56; Fletcher, 2.25; Cambridge June.
ton 2.4S; johnson, 3.33; HYDE PARK, 400: Nor.
risyille, 4,l4; Wolcott, 45S; lIardwick $50; East
llardwiCk, 500; Greensboro, GI4; Walden, 100;
West Danyille, 7.20; DanvillC, 7.3G; arrive at st.
Johnsbury at $50.
TRAINS MOVING WEST,
MAIL 90. 2)-Leayes st. JJhnsbury $50 =. VI;
DanYill,, 6.O2; West DgnNillc, If; Walden, OPS
Greensboro 5.j2 East lIardwiCk 900; IIardWick,
G.l2; WOlCott, 500 Morrsville, 6.52; HYDE PARK,
100; Johnson, 1l2; Cambridge junction, 735
Fletcher, TAI East Fairfield, SOP; Fairfield, Sl4:
Sheldon, s.26; sheldon junction, $50; East High,
gate, S3G; Ilighgatc, S.47; East SWantnn so: ar.
rive at SWantOn at 800.
MINED (No, ll-Leayes St Jolmsbury, S.52 4.
At,-t Mo- aN.t11 IN. Ill OF
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1879-09-10

1t is we'll understood that Senator
Hamlin, of Maine, will retire from
public life at the close of his present
term. Mr.. Frye and Mr.. Hale, who
for ten years have been closely asso-
ciated in the House as political col
leagues and personal friends, are ri
walls for the succession. The eastern
part of the State favors Mr.. Hale,
while i'll the west Mr.. Frye appears to
be the favorite.