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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
Military Items.

Paymaster Eaton paid off the troops at the
garrison on Thursday last, two months pay.
Gen. Towards column with the Moses ex-
petition left Priests Rapids on Saturday last.
Capt. s. G. Whipple has been ordered be-
fore the Retiring Board now in session at San
Francisco.
A private telegram from Washington init
mates that Major G. o. Halter late of the It'll
Infantry, will be restored to the army.
Target practice was resumed yesterday, the
firing being by files and companies, a new
method just introduced at Vancouver Bar
racks.
The new Military camp in the Kittitas val
ley has been named subject to the approval
of the department commander, as Camp Win
field Scott.
Gen. Wheaton and family and It. Rowell
and his bride are on their return home from
the trip on the Sound, and will be at Fort
Vancouver to-day.
1t. Col Alex Chambers, 2lst Infantry, with
his family and household effects, reached Van
couver from Port Townsend on Friday last.
Col. Chambers has assumed command of the
post
The Harvey Indian prisoners at Vancouver
Barracks are being made useful as well as
ornamental, and are rapidly finding out the
uses of shovels, picks, and the like; 81 of them
are put to work.
A Court-martal will be convened at Van
couver Barracks, on Tuesday probably, for
the trial of Sergeant from Camp Harvey, on
charges ofcomplcity with citizens in running
off government stock.
We learn upon inquiry that there is no
foundation for the rumor stated by the Port
land Standard that the 2lst Infantry was to
be removed from Vancouver, and the 2nd In
fantry put in its place.
1t. f. s. Farrow, 21st Infantry, came down
from Pendleton on Tuesday, and to-day goes
over to Port Townsend He will soon return
to Pendleton, charged with the mission of Sc
Letting 20 Umatilla Indian scouts, for gen
eral service.
About June first a detachment of mounted
infantry from Camp Howard, and company
of Cavalry from Fort Boise, will start on an
expedition after the "sheep eaters" and few
other renegade Indians in the Salmon river
country, Idaho, who will be captured if pos
sible.
The new military badge for the best shot in
the department has been received ut head
quarters. 1t will be given to the best marks
man developed during the summer practice,
and he will be sent to San Francisco to COM
pete with the victors of other departments of
the coast for another badge.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

The effect of the Oregon Blood Purifier,
although cathartic, is mild and gentle, and
produces no nausea, gripping in the bowels, or
piles. 1t thoroughly cleanses the system Of
all impurities, restores the blood to healthy
condition, and arouses the liver and kidney
from an inactive and torpid state to natural
and healthy action, imparting tone, strength,
and new yigOr to the entire system.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

A YACoLT BEAR SToRY.-A few weeks
ago, as Mr.. w. H. Walden and G. H. ABBEY
were hunting cattle some 3 or 4 miles north
of this place, near what is called the Beaver
Dam, they discovered in the root of a large
tree a den of young bears. They saw their
eyes plainly peering out at them. Old Mrs.
Bruin was there also, quietly taking a
a snooze. Well, they being unarmed they
did not stop to investigate, but beat
hasty retreat Bull run on small scale
was re-enacted. This was on Saturday
evening. On Sunday evening the arrange
ments were all made for simultaneous at
tack on Monday. They enlisted the SER
vices of M. R. Shaver, John Poe and a
young man from Oregon, whose name be-
lieve was Steeples, all old bear hunters. On
Monday it was raining in torrents, but moth
H. Abbey in command, Colonel Shaver COM
handing the right wing, Capt. Poe the left
wing, Major Walden bringing up the rear,
and Lieut.. Steeples of the Oregon Militia,
led the advance. After wandering about
in the woods, marching and countermarch
ing for some time, they came in sight of the
enemy. A halt was called and council of
war was held to determine whether to at
tempt to take the fort by storm or regular
seige They were not long in deciding this
matter; the troops were in splendid condi-
ton and anxious to meet the enemy. 1t
was decided to storm the fort Lieut.
Steeples, of the Oregon militia, led the corps,
armed with long pole. He charged up
and damned the pole in but found a hole
that had been burned in the old tree about
large enough to admit large sized tom cat
Those eyes that were so conspicuous were
little balls of pitch that oozed out of the
tree, but no bears. DAvY CROCKETT.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

PEKIN ITEMS. are all ont of patience
with the weather. and would welcome bit
of sunshine. We have breeze-about
gold. A company of men from Lewis river
and Cowlitz county have employed Captain
Thayer and E. Huntington to blast into
quartz ledge on the north fork of Lewis
river. On the 4th inst. Capt. Thayer sent
a lot of quartz to Portland for assay. If it
should prove rich tremble for the conse-
quences to rural population; poor It's true,
but sober and simple in their habits Sew
eral families will leave this section this
month to try their fortunes east of the
mountains, and most of them leave their
homes as a nest egg to come back to. 9th
ers are coming in to fill the gaps up; among
them Capt. Fairchild and his son-in-law,
MIR. Buchanan and family. The Smith
brothers have commenced running trad
ing boat from the north fork to Astoria.
The bower used on the occasion of the May
day picnic is to be covered and shingled, and
will be used on the 4th of July, when Lewis
river will celebrate in grand style. John
Colvin has just returned from east of the
mountains, dissatisfied. A blacksmith has
recently opened shop in Pekin, and is ready
for work. B.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

Lewis RIVER VALLEY.-This valley is
beautifully located between the Columbia
river bordering on the west, and Lewis river
on the east. The valley is somewhat tri-
angular in shape, its widest part being in the
north, terminating to point at the south.
1t covers an area of about l0a square miles.
About one-half of the valley is used for
grazing and wild grass land. The annual
June rise of the Columbia river, which
covers about two-thirds of this portion, is
proven to be a benefit to the grazing portion
and also to the meadow land, as it enriches
the soil and produces better yield of grass.
1t is true, the water does sometimes make
its appearance on the farming portion, but
as this only occurs once in about seven years
the farmers should not complain, as the land
being submerged by the water leaves sedi-
ment which is proven to be beneficial to the
land as coat of manure. 1t looks rather
discouraging to farmers to see their yearly
earnings destroyed by the water. but l dare
say that they are financially better off by
the overflow than they would be without it,
as the land would in time require great
deal more effort to produce good yield than
what it now does The overflow would not
be so destructive were it not for the tearing
down and floating the fencing about, and in
great many instances rendering it impossi-
BILE to be replaced. This is caused by the
fencing not being sufficiently strong to stand
the pressure of the water when submerged,
such as rail and in many instances picket
fences. The time is not far i'll the future
when such fencing as just spoken OF will be
dispensed with, and plank fence with oak
posts will be erected in their stead, of which
there has been great deal put up in the
past two years, which has proven to be sta
tionary in time Of high water. The soil Of
the valley is Of good quality, yielding on
an average from 80 to 60 bushels of oats to
the acre, and 10 Of wheat. Frequently
there have been 100 bushels OF oats har-
vested from one acre; and in one instance
there grew l2S bushels Of oats on one acre
Of land. The soil is well adapted for grass,
from which there is great deal of hay ex-
ported annually. The hay is of that quail
,ty which demands the full benefit Of the
market price, There has been considerable
timber exported for lumber, such ~ oak,
ash, maple and fir; and great deal Of this
timber Is now being cut into cord wood.
which demands ready sale at two dollars
ON the bank. PIcKwIcK
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
Vancouver Market.

Producers or first hands are paid the follow
ing prices:
WHEAT-S1 90 per bushcl.
OATS-60 cents per bushel.
HAY-Loose Timothy, Sl2 per ton; baled
Sl5; bottom, SS(d 10.
POTATOES-50c per bushel.
BACON-Hams, Pc per pound; Sides, lie;
Shoulders, 6 to &c.
LARD-12l9c per pound.
BUTTER-Fresh roll 1S@20c.
EGGS-lSc per dozen.
CHICKENS-Live, 50 so per dozen.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
DIED.

In Kings Valley, Benton county. Ogn.. May
u, 1879, Of diphtheria, Minnie Elda, daughter
Asa and Rcbccca Alexander, aged . years, -
days
At Flatwoods, Clarke county, w. T., May
burg, aged years.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
Notice! Notice

To all persons, whom it may concern, you
are requested to come forward and settle be-
fore the LIST of June, and commence to turn q
new leaf. j. A. DUPUIs. 3S-2
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
BORN.

To the wife Of John s. Alexander. May IS,
1879, daughter.
At Pleasant Valley. May I 1, 1879, to the wife
OF W. p. Pelton, q daughter.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

Joseph Burke announces that he will open
q new meat market in Vancouver about July
LIST. He has secured the government contract
for furnishing the barracks with meats, and
will open shop for the accommodation OF his
numerous friends 1872
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
MARRIED.

At the residence Of the brides mother, in
Vancouver, May Is, 1879, by Father Junger
Mr.. Joseph H. Burgy and Miss Sarah NJ
Thornton, both of this city.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

CITIZENS MEETING.-In pursuance of no.
tice the citizens of Vancouver assembled in
City hall on Wednesday evening, May l4th,
for the purpose of considering the advisable
ity of publicly celebrating the next anniver-
sary of our National Independence. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Sohns, nomi-
mating s. w. Rrown as chairman, who was
duly elected to that position. Mayor Sohns
stated the object of the meeting, when Mr..
Arthur Haine moved that 1--WE celebrate in a
becoming manner" which was unanimously
carried Upon motion committee of three
were appointed to secure an orator, consist
ing of the following persons: Judge Stewart,
Mayor Sohns and John Jaggy Upon mo-
ton the following persons were selected as a
Committee of Arrangements: Thos. Padden,
Capt Smallwood Matt Brown, Arthur Haine,
Hon. n. II. Bloomfield, F. W. Bier and Z. A.
Slocum. On motion, it was resolved that the
military be invited to join with the citizens in
celebrating the day. The secretary was in
structed to inform the people of Oregon City
of the action of this meeting Ordered that
the proceedings of this meeting be furnished
to the Vancouver INDEPENDENT for publica-
ton. A. s. NICHOLSON, Secretary.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

Why suffer from those nasty Boils, Pmples
| and Eruptions on the skin, caused by dis
eased blood when you can have them thor
oughly eradicated with few bottles of Plum
ders Oregon Blood Purifier
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

LA CENTER ITEMS. RAIN bail, snow and
starvation staring us in the face. The
farmers are anxiously waiting for clear up,
in order to finish their spring work. Crops
that are up are looking very bad, especially
those in clay soil School commenced some
two weeks ago in the lower story of the new
school house, under the efficient management
of Miss Ida Brown. There are about 40
pupils in attendance. Ho! for east of the
mountains Last Wednesday Phil. Car
well and family, c. J. Colvin and family,
and Tommy Orwell, of the firm Of Miller l.
Orwell, started for the Klickitat country.
We are sorry to loose such good neighbors,
but console ourselves with the fact that
eight out of ten that 60 from Lewis river to
the upper country return. The oyster sup
per at Sumner Lock woods last Thursday
evening was success, plenty to eat and lots
of fun. Dr. r. s. Davis, Of La Center, is
enlarging his drug store in neat and tasty
manner. The doctor is something of tax
idermist," and has quite collection OF
birds, which he has stuffed during his leis-
ure hours. w. s. Ward, of La Center, has
just completed fine residence near the
grist mill, which adds greatly to the ap-
pearance Of our little burg; and still there
is room for more. Geo. Barr, proprietor Of
the La Center grist mill, has plenty of grind
ing to do. and he gives us -four Of superior
quality at Portland prices. The steamers
City Of Quincy and Latona are still oppos-
ing each other, but ON alternate days. The
LAtona has the inside track ON Lewis river,
a. it should have, getting at least four-fifths
of the traffic The object Of the Latona
company 10 continuation Of the object of
the Hydra company, viz: to build up the
country in the quickest possible time. with
out bleeding the people TO death. And We
hope they win got the patronage which they
deserve. AMATEUR.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

Two new farm wagons, and buggy.
For particulars inquire of Mrs Brant, at
her residence, or of w. ii. SMALLWOOD.
Vancouver, May -, 1879, 39-4
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22
Millinery Goods,

New shades of Trimming Silk, and the latest
styles of Hats constantly kept on hand, and
sold at lowest possible rates. | will also sell
a lot of trimmed and untrimmed Sun Hats at
p cents each, and children's white and COL
ored gloves at 1913 cents per pair.
keep full stock OF Boots, Shoes. Grocer
les, and Crockery, and take Country Produce
at market price
Bran, Flour, and goods of all kinds deliv-
cred free of charge.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

The committee of general arrangements
met in the city hall on Wednesday evening"
May 18th, and was called to order by Thos.
w. Paddcn, chairman. F. W. Bier was on
motion chosen permanent secretary. The
following subcommittee were appointed,
with instructions to report to the general
committee, viz:
FINANCE-Arthur Hsine, NJ. Whittier, and
f. F. Eddings.
PRINTING-W. II. Smalwood, ~. Beeson
and w. Byron Daniels.
MusIc-F. W. Bier, W. B. Patterson, and j.
E. Francis.
AMusEMENTs-Thos.W W. Padden, B. l.. Nor
rison, and A. J. Dillon.
LIBERTY CAR, GROUNDS, ETc.-E. A. Slo-
cum, Henry Hoffman, and n. F. Bolton.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY-Presidcnt, s. W.
Brown; Vice Presidents, c. II. Whitley, and
s. ID. Maxon; Marshal, G. W. Durgin; Chap
lain, Rev. A. S. Nicholson; Reader, W. B. Pat
terson.
A meeting of the committee was again held
on Tuesday evening last, at which a commit
tee of one, Arthur Haine, was appointed to
confer with the committee on orator, and in
quire what, if anything, had been done to Sc
cure speaker for the ith of July. The COM
mittee then adjourned till Tuesday evening
next, at s o'clock.
I. W. PADDEN, Chairman.
Nv. BIER, Secretary.
.T"The National Gold Medal was awarded
to Bradley X Rulofson for the best Photographs
in the United States, and the Vienna Medal
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-05-22

.T"The National Gold Medal was awarded
to Bradley X Rulofson for the best Photographs
in the United States, and the Vienna MEDIA
for the best in the world 429 Montgomery
Street. San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

summons has vet been sent TO any one.
Even if there were "A question rs to the
strict legal right to recall certificate OF
election. it is not TO be doubted that the
decision of the court would at once cause
the member not entitled TO the seat to re-
tire, and the rightful member to be at once
admitted. The judgment of the court
would thus settle by just umpirage, as it
was designed TO settle, the embarrassing
and dangerous questions under considera-
ton.
| address your Excellency not simply as
an individual, anxious for the peace and
GOOD order of the State, but as the chair
man of committee ofthe Republican par
tv. all of whom are DESTROYS above all
things to avoid every possible disturbance
Of the public tranquility and to reconcile
the popular discomfort.
Very respectfully yours,
LOT NJ. MORRILL,. Chairman &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25
QUICK FORTUNES IN STOCKS.

Vast sums of money are made in quick turns
of stocks in Wall Street. Business has never
been more successful. BY the new combina-
ton plan, large and small investments (from
S25 to 100000 are combined in one vast
sum, and operated by the most skilful expert
ence, securing immense power in the stock
market, and gaining splendid profits Thou
sands of customers are thus united in one
concurrent enterprise, and receive their pro
rata profits monthly. An Indiana country
merchant made SIT 1924 in four operations.
Texas cattle dealer made 49,, 1854 in two
combinations; a st. Louis shipping merchant
made S47, S762l in less than six months, all
through the combination plan of Messrs. Law
renee & Co., which has realized the grandest
successes in the history of the stock market.
Their new circular, with "unerring rules for
success" and complete explanations, how to
make money in stocks, mailed by Messrs.
Lawrence & Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange Place,
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25
lailp Aennebst Journal.
Augusta, Thursday Morning, Dec. %, 70.
CALL FOR PUBLIC MEETING.

Whereas. the Governor and Coun-
ell, by ursurpation and fraud have
counted ont men lawfully elected to
the Legislature by the legal voters
of this State, and issued certificates
to those having no right to receive
them, thereby violating the laws,
defying and setting aside the ex-
pressed will of the people at the
polls.
The Citizens of Richmond and
vicinity, without distinction of par
ty, who condemn this gigantic out
rage upon the rights bequeathed us
by our fathers, are requested to
meet at Merrymeeting Hall, Friday
evening, Dec. 26, 1879, at z!
II
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HON. Il. WILDER FARLEY.

No more stubborn democrat can be
found in Maine than ex-Congressman Far
ley of Newcastle. But he is a man of
character and high sense of honor, both
personal and public. He will not permit
his name to be associated with fraudulent
counts or dishonest practices of any kind.
See his position elsewhere defined by him
en1f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

The business revival and new era Of pros
perity which have commenced are in keeping
with the increased health and happiness all
over the land resulting from the general in
PRODUCTION of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. THE changes wrought by this
remedy" says Rev. DIR. Harvey, "seem but
little less than miraculous"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

The Androscoggin republican senator's, who
have been certified, have been notified by
Messrs. Tibbetts and Lane, that the latter
propose to contest the seats of the former, on
the claim that the Auburn election was ille-
gal The programme seems to be to make
clean sweep of the republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

II you have a cough resulting from sud
den cold, procure Adamson's Botanic Bal
sam, take one-half to one teaspOOnful three
times day, and your cough will cease.
Trial bottles 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25
Wanted.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at a salary OF
800 per month and expenses paid. For full
particulars address as above. novl5f&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

CONGRESS WATER. Its superiority as a
cathartic Alternative consists in its entire free.
dom from everything bitter, acid or crude
that produces headache, internal soreness,
and tends to destroy the mucous membrane.
All mineral waters that are dangerous irrtants
may be known by an acid after-taste.
DeclOf3m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

ssWhat we all admire" and how to secure
it. fine head of Hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use "LON-
DON HAIR Color REsToRER," the most clean
ly and delightful article ever introduced to
the American people. 1t Is totally different
from all others, not sticky and gummy, and
free from all impure ingredients that render
many other preparations obnoxious. 1t thick.
ems thin hair, restores gray hair, gives it new
life, keeps the scalp clean and healthy, caus.
ing the hair to grow where it has fallen off OF
become thin, does not soil or stain anything,
and is so perfectly and elegantly prepared as
to make it lasting hair dressing and toilet
luxury. octl4teod&wtf
Boston TestimOny.
Last winter, while in Trenton, N. j., Ipro-
cured six bottles "L0ndon Hair Color Re-
storer," which like very much, in fact bet
ter than anything have used for the last
nine years. If you please, send me one doz-
en- bottles, c. o. d., care of w. s. Folger &
Co., Druggists, No. 1913 fremont ST., Bos-
ton.
Respectfully yours, ADA BAKER.
No. 50 Rutland Square.
London Hair Color RestOrer is sold by all
druggistsat 70 cents bottle or six bottles
for a.. Geo. C. Goodwin & Co., Boston,
Wholesale agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

Indignation meetings were held at Sonth
Paris, Oxford and Bridgton and Cumberland
last Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

DIR. Cutters Shoulder Braces correct The habit Of
STOPPING. Parsons, Bangs & Co.. Wholesale Drug.
pisfs Portland, General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

A call has been issued for an Indignation
meeting at Ellsworth. next Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

Great Joy over the fact that your cough can be
thoroughly cured by DIR. A. j. Flaggs Cough and
In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-25

Unless the breath is like spicy gale,
Unless the teeth CLEAN like the driven snow,
There is no dazzling smile or tender tale,
Grateful to woman's eye or ear, we know
The tale would lose its charms-the smile be
gaunt,
Till brought within the spell of SOZODONT