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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23
Do Not Face tie Light When at Work.

Statistics kept by oculists EN-
ployed in intirmaries for eye dis
eases have shown that the habit
some persons in facing a window from
which the light falls directly in the
eyes, as well as on the work, injure
their eyes in the end. The best way is
to work with side light, or, if the
work needs strong Examinations, 80
that it is necessary to have the working
table before the window, the lower
portion of the latter should be covered
with screen, so as to have top light
alone, which does not shine in the eyes
when the head is slightly bent over
and downward toward the work.
In the schools in Germany this mat.
ter has already been attended to, and
the rule adopted to have all the seats
and tables SO arranged that the pupils
never face the windows, but only have
the side-lights from the left; and as q
light simultaneously thrown from two
sides gives an interference of shadows,
it has been strictly forbidden to build
school-rooms with windows on both
sides, such illumination having also
proved injurious to the eyes OF the
pupils.
We may add to this the advice not
to place the lamp in front Of you whom
at work in the evening. but little on
one side; and never to neglect the use
OF a shade; SO as to prevent the strong
light shining in the eyes. This is es-
pecially to be considered at the present
time, when kerosene lamps, with their
intensely luminous flames, become
more common.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23
The Horses Foot.
What is tie use of the frog?

@. What is tie use of the frog?
A. It serves to expand the foot and
support the tendons and the leg.
g. How is it best enabled to do
this
A. In order to do this they must re-
ceive the natural pressure of the horse
upon it. and also have the natural
packing that the earth furnishes Of
soft material, such as earth, dust, grass,
roots. gravel. etc. 1t supports the
navicular bone, which bone receives its
sole support by the pressure of the frog.
@. There are two frogs, are there
A. Yes; the outside and inside frog,
or sensitive or insensitive, although
the sensitive is only the interior por-
ton of the insensitiye.
G. Does the foot prespirc or sweet /?
A. 1t does when in n natural state.
@. In what condition does it not
sweet?
A. When fevered; or when the sole
Of the foot is dried up, or coated over
it'll scaly formations.
Q. How can you keep foot from
getting fevered?
A. BY giving it natural bearing
over the entire surface of the foot; also.
giving the several bones proper an
gle.
Q. What are the bones of the feet ?
A. Coffin, or base bone; navicular,
ald little or lower pastern.
@. What makes foot contract?
A. BY depriving the frog of press
ure and the foot rs q whole from the
packing and thereby of the outward
pressure its formation requires.
@. Is contracted foot painful?
A. Very much SO.
q. Why painful?
A. BY stoppage of circulation, and
because the walls of the hoof are
brought inward until they press against
the sharp edge of the coffin or base
bone of the foot, so that the delicate
laminn are intlamed; also the pain
caused by stoppage of circulation, and
contraction passes up the tendons of
the leg and often lodges in the shout
der, which is often as sore as the foot
itself.
Q. What makes the sole of the foot
drop or become bilged
A. Because it has no proper sup
port by reason of its being lifted up by
the shoe that is nailed around on the
wall of the foot. The whole weight of
the horse is thus delivered upon the
arch of the sodl directly under the
coffin bone, and little by little it is
forced downward, the edges are separ-
ated from their connection with the
walls of the hoof and the entire
strength of the member gone.
G. What is to be done with a drop
ped sole?
A. BY putting a gentle but steady
pressure upon it, and so gradually and
painlessly forcing it up and back to its
proper position.-Golden Rule.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23

1t seems little odd that Disraeli,
now SO famous and occupying q posi-
ton 80 exalted, should have written this
passage in his earlier days: "Mind is
a fine thing, won't deny it; and mine
was once as full of pride and hope as
an infant empire. But where are now
my deeds and aspirations, and wher G
the fame dreamed of when boy? !
find the world Just slipping through
my fingers, and can not grasp the jewel
as it falls. quit an earth where none
will ever miss me, save those whose
blood requires no laurels to make them
love my memory. My life has been q
blunder and blank, and all ends by
my adding one more slight ghost to the
shadowy realm Of fatal precocity."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23
The Churches Of New York.

New York has not so many churches
as is generally supposed. The common
notion of the number is about 500,
which would not be many for city
containing over 100000 people.
While churches have steadily increased
here, it is thought by many of the Or
thodox that they have not increased near
SO rapidly as they should have done,
not, indeed, in proportion to our grow
ing population OF the metropolis. The
churches at present number 375, divi-
ded among the following sects. Prot
estant Episcopal, 70; Roman Catholic,
81; Methodist Episcopal. so; Presby-
terrain, Al; Baptist. 81: Jews, %; Luz
theran, p; Dutch Reformed, 20 Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal, .; United
Presbyterian, Z; Congregational, 6; Re-
formed Presbyterian, 8; Universalist,
3; Unitarian, 4; Friend, 3; miscellane-
Gus, 81, among the last, one True Dutch
Reformed, one Swedenborgian, one
Greek Catholic. 1t often has been said
that there is Mosque here, and also
Josh to which Mehammedans and the
Chinese resort; but 6lis seems to be
one of the facts of imagination that'so
abound now days. There may be, "a
place where the Manhattan Celestials
worship, but it is not worthy the name
of a temple. The churches give, ac-
cording to the population, about one to
every $500 inhabitants; but very
large proportion OF these do not attend
church at all. 1t is said that there are
in the city well nigh 1000 licensed
liquor or beer shops. or one to every
500 of the population, which would go
to show that bodily thirst for alcoholic
or malt liquors is near six times as
great as hunger of the soul. But in
great cities the worst is always on the
surface, and appearances frequently fail
to represent reality.-.Nsw Fork Times.
How TO BECOME SINaER.-A Wen
ma barber attempted suicide by cutting
his throat with razor. In order to
save his life the doctors had to insert o
silver tube. His voice, which was be-
fore harsh, has now become an exqui-
site tenor, and he receives fabulous
sum each night for his services at the
Grand Opera House. Any barber who
doubts this story has all the instru-
ments needed to test its truth by actual
eAPoTiuont, "nu lonS suffering puDnc
is waiting anxisusly for some of the
most laxative ones to try it.-Meno.
minee Herald.
The supreme court of Pennsylvania
has just decided that in Q suit for di-
vorce. the uncorroborated testimony Of
the wife, although denied under oath
by the husband, may justify verdict
in Der favor. The court said that ''the
credibility Of the wife and the incredi.
bility Of the husband might be - clear
10 the minds Of the jury - the light OF
MONDAY" and il was their duty 70 be
guided by their own convictions.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23

Including transient visitors it is be-
lieved that the attendance OF the Prot
estant churches Of Chicago amounts 70
30 900, and that Of the Catholic
churches 10 4O. 900,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23
Master and Slave.

Mr.. B. was great merchant in Bal
timore. One morning as he was pass
ing over the vessels that lay at the
wharf, he stepped upon the deck of
one, at the stern of which he saw ne
gro, whose detected countenance gave
sure indication of his distress. He ac-
costed him with:
"Hey! my man, what is tie matter"
The negro lifted up his eyes and look
ing at Mr.. B. replied:
'Ah! massa, Use in great trouble"
"What about?"
"Case Use fetched up here to be sold"
"What for? What have you been
doing? Have you been stealing? or
did you run away? or what?
"No, no, massa, none O. dat, It's
bekase don't mind de audes."
"What kind OF orders?"
"Well, massa stranger, l will tell
you. Massa Willum very strict man,
and very nice man, too, and cherry
body on de place got to mind him, and
brake frew de rule, but didn't tend
to brake de rule, doe; 1 forgot myself,
and got too high"
SIT is for getting drunk, then, is it?"
sob, no, sab, not dat MOTHER"
"Then tell me what you are to be
sold for?"
For praying, sah."
"For praying! That's strange tale.
Will not your master permit you to
pray?"
"Oh, yes, sab. he left me pray easy;
but hollers too loud"
"And why do you halloo in your
prayers p
''Kase the spirit come on me and I
gets happy fore knows it; den gone,
kant troll myself; den knows nutting
bout massa's rule"
"And do you suppose your master
will really sell you for that?"
Oh, yes; no help tor me now. All de
men in de world couldn't help me now
-kase when Massa Willum says one
ting he no do anoder."
"What is your name %
"Moses."
what is your masters name ?"
"Massa's name is Colonel Willum c
where does he live %
''Down on the Easin Shoah."
''Is be good master and treats you
well?"
''Oh, yes; no bettah man in de wuld."
"Stand up and let me look at you"
"And Moses stood up and presented
robust frame; and as Mr.. B. stripped
up his sleeve, his arm gave evidence
OF unusual muscular strength"
"Where is your master?'
"Yonder he is, jes' comm to de warf. :"
As Mr.. 3. started for the shore he
heard Moses give a heavy sigh, fol-
lowed by deep groan. Moses was not
at all pleased with the present phase of
affairs. He was strongly impressed
with the idea that Mr.. B. was trader,
and intended to buy him, and it was
this that made him so unwilling to
communicate to Mr.. 3. the desired in
formation. Mr.. 3. reached the wharf
Just as Col. G. did. He introduced
himself, and said: II understand that
you want to sell that negro man yon-
der, on board the schooner
Colonel G. replied that he did.
"What do you ask for him?"
81 expect to get $780,"
Glow old do you reckon him to be?"
Somewhere about thirty"
as he healthy ?"
Every; he never had any sickness in
his life, except one or two spells of the
ague."
sis hearty? ?"
"Yes, sir; he will eat as much as
any man ought, and it will do him as
much good"
us he a good hand?"
"Yes, sir; he is the best hand on my
place. He is steady, honest and indus
trisus. He has been my foreman for
the last ten years. and . more trusty
negro I never knew"
why do you wish 10 sell him ?"
Because he disobeys my orders, As
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23

A woman hearing q great deal about
preserving autumn leaves" put up
some, but afterward told = neighbor
they were not it 10 eat, and she
might - we'll have thrown her sugar
away.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23

He IL wiss that il wise 10 himself.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-01-23

Larry the next spring, as MIR. u.
was one day standing at the store door,
he saw man leap upon the wharf
from the deck of vessel, and walk
hurridly towards the store. He soon
recognized him as Col. G. They ex.
changed salutations, and to the colon
els inquiry for Moses. Mr.. B. replied
that he was up stairs measuring grain,
and invited him to walk up and see him.
Soon Mr.. BIZ attention was arrested
by q very confused noise above. He
listened and heard an unusual shutting
Of feet, some one sobbing violently and
some one talking very hurridly; and
when he reflected on Col. C.'s move
ments and the peculiar expression of
his countenance, he became alarmed
and went up to see what was transpir-
ing.
When he reached the head of the
stairs he was startled at seeing Noses
in the middle of the floor down upon
one knee, with his arm round the
colonel's waist, and talking rapidly,
while the colonel stood weeping audi
bly,. So soon as the colonel could suffi-
GENTLY control his feelings, he told Mr..
b. that he had never been able to free
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18

John Anton Roetzcl and Anna G. Oistick.
Chas. Sperber and Emma lIopka.
Henry Wolighenbach and Anna NJ. Pflipson.
Meekcr Huss and Mary j. Pike.
Geo. r. Wcntz and Ida VI. Kiner.
Adam Gunthcr aud Henrietta De Walt.
Vim. NJ. Gum and Mary T.. Vale.
John Bauerlc and Sophia Hahn.
James Gallagher and Elizabeth Patterson.
Ed. A. J.. Johnson and Mary NJ Green.
Frar kiln F. Lysinger and Caroline Haycr,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
DASDEIION.

who does moi know that this harmless little plant which
with Its bright green leaves and golden coOrcd nOwcrs
adorns splas and pasture grounds Dr. whites
DandclOn Alternative is prepared from the Dandccn root
in combination with other valuable roots bak and herb
and IL safe and certain specific for Liver Complaint Chs
and Fever Ague Dyspepsia Kidney Diseases RhcumatsiH
and Cons patton Of the bowels and Blood Purifier and
Renovator il positively unequaed removing pnpcs and
sao~ness, and producing clear complexion. Pint bot
ties only dollar and every bottle warranted Sold in
Ottawa by Forbes 4 Gchrng.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
Chicago Market.
OTTAWA, Oct. II, 1879.

CHICAGO, Oct. H. 1917.
The week has been another Of intense excite
ment in the Chicago grain market, fortunes be-
ing made and lost daily by the turn Of a hand as
for the moment either the bulls or the bears
were in the ascendant, The weeks operations,
however, show u substantial advance in wheat Of
nearly l5c, in corn OF about &c, and Sc in oats.
The closing figures on Thursday for cash were as
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18

Butter-Fancy creamery 24@26c; dairy, 12@
Ice.
Potatoes-Psachblows, 40@45c; Early Rose,
350t Acc.
Csttle-Extra graded export steers, S4.SO@
500; good to choice native steers, S4.l594 As;
cows and hcifcrs, $2750l325
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
The Circuit Court.

THIS Court was opened for the October term by
Judge Stipp on Monday last the usual plethorl,
attendance Of lawyers and students being obserya
BILE. The docket was gone over and large mum
Der of cases dismissed.
The Grand Jury began work on Monday.
judgments. Henry Leymon V. Thos. j. COTE,
ct al, 81, 1850 and costs; Philenia NJ Reynold,
v Elizabeth Haunum ct al, S79450 and costs
Jonn Z. Best v. Sam. q. Dudgeon, $537 Al and
costs; same V. same ct al, S5002s and costs
Alex. Bruce v. Marseiles l.. d W. p. CO., $50. s.
and costs; John b. Read V. James Laiterty
s2eSOG and costs; First National Bank of Ottawa
'. Geo. w. Blake, $4SS.l and costs; same V. b.
I. Phelps and Henry G. Phelps, s2l2 So and costs
L. II. Eames v. A. Bruce and John A. Gardner,
a, 1890; Markle Il Farnsworth V. Martin O'Con
nor and Sarah Bell, $3.50
Thos. Glenn v. Isaac j. Tarket, replevin; de
fault.
Around the Court House.
The following were this week granted licenses
TO marry:
William w. Pressor and Lille j. La,on.
William r. Williamson and Mary Jacobsen.
Geo. W. Little and Hattie OptIgrove.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the and lndlscreons
Of youth weakness early decay loss Of manhood
&c. will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy discovered by mission.
AIRY in South America Send sefsddressed envelope to
the REV JosRPH T. IMAM Station D. Ne,n York Guy.
Janlslys
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
THE COURTS.
The ApueIlntp Court

The Appellat Court Judges for this (second)
district met at the court house in this city this
week for consultation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
BankS.

Exchange on Chicago and New York
And all the principal cities east and west,
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Exchange Oh England. Ireland. Scotland and all I'm
portant points Continental Europe, drawn 10 TO suit
purchasers.
". =. Revenue Stamps Of al deaom Nations con-
stantly on hand and for sale
United States Bonds, Local Securities Gold and
Silver bought and sold.
Banking hours from "A. n. TO p.
Jan. IL, 1873 F. S. EAAEs, Cashier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-03
Union Mutual Life InS. Co
Of Maine.

In 1864 and ls65 Capt. Charles L. Gardiner of Chel
sea- Mass sured In the Union Mutual Life In
Company of Maine. for 5000, ON two ordinary Life
Policies, payable at death, provided the premiums
were paid annually, according 20 the terms OF the
contract.
On the I'd day of July, 1877. Capt. Gardiner had his
policies changed to the form used nv the Conpa-
ny which gives the benefit of the Maine Non-forfei.
ture Law.
On the 18th day of September 1877, he sailed from
Boston as master Of the good ship "Icelaud' on a
voyage to Calcutta The ship and all on board were
lost ut sea The premiums due July "a 1877, and Au-
gust 3, Isl, not paid and by the terms OF the
original policies this would have worked "a forfeiture
Q ne eatire insurance: but under the policies
the insurance would have been in force more
than three years, or until November 1880 notwith.
standing the non-payment of the premiums due In
lss; aud the fact of the death being established 10
the satisfaction of the company, the full amount of
the policies was paid the 29th day Of October 1873
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-03
TONTINE PLAN,

mite periods which first introduced by this SOcie
ty, and has been recomme nded and endorsed by emf
experts in Life Insurance, and by leading bust
men. Forty-Four per cent has been earaed and
accumulated the premiums paid on it's Tontine Life
Policies, and forty per cent. on Its Tontine Endow-
ment Policies, issued within the last five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety represent exclusively the interests of the Policy
holders and In presenting the Society TO notice, they
feel that II has strong claims upon public confidence.
because OF the strict and conservative principles by
which is various departments arc governed. In the
assets and In the administration of the Society per-
feet security IL given for the future which is of great
importance to those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support Of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions the Equitable; none is more prompt
and just In its dealings.
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Cbe Atnnebet yournal.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street foot
otCourt, by SPRAGUE, OWEN NASH.
Daily Kennebec Journal,

Issued every morning except sundays. II contains
the latest news by telegraph and mail gives reports
of Markets and has carefully prepared political and
local articles, and Il generous amount OF farming
home and miscellaneous reading with II full compilu
tion Of state news.
e Terms, ~ per onHum ia airoace, IS IL payment
Is not male within the wear. single copies scents, 10
be had ut the bookstores aud at this office.
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms. Rates
may be had ON application at this Office
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for SALE or to let.

HOUSE TO RENT.
A NICE LARGE TENEMENT with stable, on
"A Lincoln 81. Enquire NJ NJ W. FARR'S In.
suraice ofiice. janlstti
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Weekly Kennebec Journal

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-03

Premiums are received and Losses paid In cash
only. Policies issued payable at the death of the
Insured, also payable at the end Of certain number
Of years. Policies are also issued on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-03

The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully Sc
lected In different parts of North America and Europe
furnishing by this broad field Of operations, an al
ditional and exceptional safety to the Policy holders
The Insurances made only on the Mutual Preni-
ums Principal. The Surplus are returned annually to
the Insured
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-06-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
GERMANY.
rlIr ENrrnon's GOLDEN wEDplya.

THE EMpER0R'S GOLDEN WEDDING.
BERLIN, June l4.-The city was in holi.
day attire Yesterday in honor OF the Elm.
peror's golden wedding, which will DO OBJ.
served to-day. While uniforms Of foreign
colors mingle with the dark Prussian blue,
orderlies dash 10 and fro, while curious
crowds delight to watch the stream OF
brilliant eQuippages on the Linden. The
populace laid regular siege TO the Empe.
ror's palace and whoever enters Is greeted
with u volley OF hurrahs, The streets
Ilutter with steamers and flags Of all parts
OF the empire. Addresses are voted by
the provincial assemblies and universities.
Newspapers OF every shade unite In ex.
pressing undivided love and allegiance
to the revered monarch.
To.day'sprocession OF the Princes and
Potentates, from White Hall TO Castle
Chapel and back, regulatedby the imperial
order. The Duke OF Edinburg will give
his arm to the Grand Duchess OF Saxony,
Grand Duke Alexis comes after with
Princess Maria, OF Amholt, wife OF Prince
Frederic Charles, ofPruSsia. Though very
well generally, Emperor William has not
yet entirely recovered from his recent &C.
Cident.
The banks OF the Rhine and the adiac.
ent hills were lighted by bonlires last
night, Fires were lighted at nine O'Clock
and kept burning about m hour for
distance OF 60 miles. The Unprecedented
grandeur OF this demonstration attracts a
large number OF strangers to the Rhine
valley.