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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

A HARD TRIp Saturday, May 10th,
telegram was received at Pekin, announc-
ing the death of beloved sister, Mrs. {. Il.
Legg, living on Columbia Slough. Shortly
after the telegram was delivered spring
wagon with spirited span OF horses was
to her residence. At two o'clock we left Pc
kin; nothing worthy of note happened until
we had travelled about s or 10 miles, when
suddenly we came i'll contact with large
tree which had blown across the road during
the recent wind storm There being no pos
sible way of either getting over it or around
it, Mr.. Andrew T. Willard, the driver, was
obliged to mount one of the horses and ride
three miles ahead to get an AK. The first
place he came to was from all appearances a
bachelors. Mr. Willard was obliged to break
open the gentleman's cabin in order to get
the AK On our return we left the AK, thank
ing the gentleman for its use, hoping that he
will hold no i'll will against us tor our tres
passing Before Vancouver was reached
several trees had to be cut, which made it u
hard trip on the part of Mr.. Millard. While
we were passing Mr.. Marbles we were con-
graduating ourselves over our good fortune
in not being thrown from the wagon in trav
cling over such rough road No sooner
had we finished our congratulations when
the forward wheels of the wagon suddenly
rising and the hind ones lowering threw
Mrs. l.. A. and c. A. Bozarth, the occupants
of the hind seat backward lighting in the
mud and water, they running u narrow risk
of losing their lives Arriving at Vancouver
Q o'clock in the evening we were met with a
warm reception by Mrs. Maxon, who gave
us dry clothing and warm supper sun
day morning we arrived at Mr.. Legs about
l0oclock. The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev Mr.. Denisen. of Portland. at 1890
o'clock after which all wsnt to the grave
which Was attended by yearly 400 people
Mrs. Legg leaves a family of five children, a
devoted husband aud many friends to lament
her hss. {. A. H.
Pekin, May %, 1850.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
HkOGkAMME.

The Committee of Arrangements has pre-
pared the following programme of exercises
on Decoration Day, Monday, May3l. The
citizens of Vancouver will assemble at the
Public Square at 10 o'clock A. Nj. and form
i'll procession, and march through Sixth
street to the depot grounds andIwharf to
meet the military, which will paade and
march to the same point at IL o'clock, at
which hour it is expected an excursion
steamer from Salem, Oregon Cityand Port
land will arrive. The following will be the
order of march from the public square:
College Band
Vancouver Fire Department.
Mayor and Common Council.
Civic Societies.
Students of Holy Angels College.
Children of the Public School.
Children OF st. Lukc's Parish School.
Citizens on Foot.
Citizens i'll Carriages.
Citizens on Horseback.
At the government wharf the grand pro-
cession will be formed under the military
field officer, the grand marshal and his aids,
and will proceed up Main street to Tenth,
thence east along Tenth to the cemetery,
where the exercises of the day will he held.
Addresses will be deliverld by Gen. How
ard and Messrs Smallwood, Steward, Bloom
field and others, 1t is desirable that every
body who can will turn ont and help to or
game the procession at the Public Square
promptly at 10 o'clock in the morning.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
Military Items.
Capt. 5. 2. Jocelyn, 2lst Infantry, left OIL
Monday for his station, Fort Townsend

Capt. 5. Z. Jocelyn, 2lst Infantry, left OH
Monday for his station Fort Townsend.
The construction of the military telegraph
from Fort Lapwai to Fort Ceur d'Alene will
soon be commenced.
The Senate has refused to confirm the
nomination of I'd Lieut.. +. s. Farrow, Dist
Infantry, to be captain by brevet.
Col. II. A. Morrow Major o. ID. Greene
and Lieut.. Guy Howard have gone to Fort
Stevens, Ogn. on court-martial duty.
Lieut.. e. W. Albee, U. S. A., (retired)
was at the post this week looking after the
interest of the Hotchkiss Gun Company.
Col. L. c. Mason left on Monday for
Camp Harvey, Ogn., to superintend the
abandonment of that post as military sta
ton.
Second Lieut.. f. 4. Eltonhead, 2lst In
fantry, is relieved from duty at White Bluffs
and ordered to join his company at Fort
Lapwai.
Capt. II. H. Pierce returned by last
steamer from Southern California, where
he has passed the last three months, much
improved in health.
The board for the examination of non.
commissioned officers for promotion to the
grade of ID Lieutenant has recommended
the following, who passed successful ex
animation: lst Sergt. Il. |. Grumley, Co.
G, DIST Infantry: Scrgt. Thomas Connolly,
General Service Corporal VIM. Moiiatt,
General Service.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
For Sale or Exchange.
Grand Celebration
OF THE
FOURTH OF JULY !

In honor Of the day Basket Picnic will he
held at patl<cr's Landing. Situated on the
bank Of the beautiful Columbia no better or
finer place for picnic could Zoe found II is
surrounded 10y "A beautiful grove and splendid
walks, has a beautiful dancing platform, and
n fine swing run lay horse power j. one of the
many attractions for the little ones \ fine
Hotel is kept by Fritz Braun. where YOU can
get everything you want to eat or drink, and
the best the market affords. Dancing will be
continued day and evening on the platform in
the Grove, If stormy in the fine han Of the ho-
tel Excellent music will bc provided. In
the evening Grand Display of Fireworks
will take place. Come one, come all, | know
you viii he pleased The steamers Traveller
and Calliopc leave Portland nj $ O'Clock A. VI.
on the 4th, from Alder Street wharf
FRITZ BRAUN, Proprietor
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
Vancouver FIRE Dept.
Vancouver, May LIST, 1850.

Prof. John NJ. Shook will give an expose
of Spiritualism and Mediums, at Brants Hall,
Vancouver, Friday and Saturday evenings,
May, 2Sth and 10Th. He comes with the
best of recommendations. "rhe Prof is one
OF the most entertaining and magnetic speak
ers of the day, and fairly electrified his au-
dence by his inimitable qualities -Poflr"d
Bee In his lecture he is scrptural, common
sense and forcible. | can heartily commend
him to those who wish to know the truth
J. A. CRuzAN, Pastor Cong. church. He
will explain all as he proceeds. Admission
80 cts children % cts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

AT the residence Of the brides mother,
Thursday May Goth 1850, by the Rev. Louis
de &. Schran, Mr.. l.. c, Thomlinson and Miss
Mary Shea all of Vancouver.
In the Cathedral, Vancouver, May -, 1850,
by the Rev. Louis de &. Schram. Mr.. James
McGinnis and Miss Johanna OBren, all Of
Vancouver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
ICE! ICE!
O'NEtlL & SMITH

Are prepared to furnish Ice In any desired
quantity during the coming summer, al the
lowest market rates
Ice delivered Ia regular customers.
Leave orders ri the store, whcre.it will ba
kept for sale
Persons desiring ice In large quantities will
please order the day previous.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

WANTED. Board in family in Nancon-
yer, where there are no children, by two
gentlemen contemplating residence in Van
couver during the summer. Terms, location,
etc. address IN. and C., care of Haight g.
Mclaughlin, - Morrison Street, Portland,
Oregon
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

SERVICES There will be a basket meet
ing" at the Dillon School house on Sunday
next, at the hours of II o'clock A. NJ, and
at 3 o'clock F. NJ. The services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. Finn, and Rev. j. H.
Alexander.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

SUDDEN DEArH.-Mrs. McIrwin, a very
Heshy woman, 40 years of age, was on Sat
urday night taken with an attack of conges-
tive appoplexy. Drs. Smith and Wall were
soon in attendance, but there was no relief
possible, and she died half an hour after the
attack
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
Horse Power Ter sale.

a threshing machine horse power, fitted for
ten horses, good us new, and all In working
order Terms Of sale made known on appli.
cation. ANTON YOUNG.
April 5, 1850
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

NoTIcf. A cheap horse wanted to grind
clay. Horse to weigh ton or twelve hun
dred pounds, for particulars inquire of
l.. NJ HIDDEN.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

Gen. Allen Engine Co. No. 3 will parade
Decoration Day in full uniform, to assemble
at 10 \. VI.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
| MUST Pay my Debts

But how can do il unless those who owe
me pay must have money. and have put
all OF my claims IN the hands of Joseph NJ
Fletcher for collection, and he Is authorized
To- receipt for me-
MAY r.. ~ G. RICHARD STEGFRT
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27
From la Center.

Thinking your readers would like to hear
from this part OF the county will occasion.
ally endeavor to let them hear from us. The
farmers in these parts have been very busy
during this nice weather putting III their
crops, and the most of them are pretty well
through, consequently business has been
dull, but is livening up again. Messrs. Mil
Ter 4 Gather are doing thriving business
in their new store, in which anything from
a cambria needle to an anchor can be had.
Capt. Wier of the steamer Ldtond intends
building a residence here this summer. Mr..
J. II. Timmen, the genial proprietor of the
addition to his hotel during the summer.
The steamer Ldtono is making two daily
trips week between here and Portland,
thereby leaving here four times a week.
After short vacation our school has opened
again, under the management of the very
popular and efficient teacher Miss Lettie
Lyons. Last Friday morning we witnessed
most dsgraceful affair upon our street.
Thursday night woman having four chill
dren with her came here. intending to leave
her husband, and at an early hour on Fri
day morning her husband came here to stop
her from going or get the children. When
he went to take them she flew upon him
like an enraged tigress, pulling his hair and
scratching his face, using language unfit for
publication, which made every one within
hearing blush with shame. Her husband
may feel thankful that he has got rid OF her
so easy. The sympathies of the public are
with the husband, and We all hope that she
may never return. The east fork of Lewis
river is rising very fast here, and Old inhab-
itants look for very high water this year.
Please excuse me for trespassing ON your
valuable time and paper and you may hear
from me again. Yours truly,
May %, 1850. KENO.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27


Boys, DoN'r.-Complaint is made at the
garrison that certain boys more anxious to
make money than scrupulous about the way
it is done, are in the habit of visiting the
target range back of the garrison to cut bull
let's from Che protection wall OF logs erected
behind the target. They throw down the
logs to get at the bullets, thus causing de-
lay and trouble to the soldiers putting them
in place again. This practice has been con-
tinued until forbcarance ceases to he n vir-
tue. Steps will be taken by the authorities
to put stop to it in the future. Certain
parties have been spotted, others are being
watched, and prosecution will surely follow
any further repetition Of the nuisance. Boys,
don't.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

TRAMrs. Last week there were several
tramps in the city, who visited houses on the
outskirts for food. They crossed over on
the ferry. About the time OF their coming
one OF I.averne Lyons horses and one OF
Louis Thornton's mules disappeared. The
horse was found several miles away on the
Columbia bottom, and Thorntons mule was
tracked by Costello Lyons to Lewis river
where he recovered it, There is no doubt
the rascals temporarily appropriated the ami
mails, being tired Of footing it over the coun-
try.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

BARREL FACTORY. The barrel factory in
North Seattle is now in full tide of success
full operation, giving employment to eighty
men and boys in the factory, aud many 9TH
ers in getting out and transporting bolts
Hon. l.. Sohns, Mayor of Vancouver is res {.
ident agent; Mr.. Root, superintendent, aud
l.. Sohns, jr. book-keeper. This is but a
beginning. 1t is the intention Of the COM
pany to increase its capacity, from time to
time until it becomes the largest barrel fac
tory in the world. Seattle Dispatch.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

ESLARGING.-Dr. Wall being unable to
longer submit to this crowding process in
his drug store has doubled it in length TAX
ing out a partition, removing some OF his
household fixtures to the upper story of the
building. With new shelving and more
room the drug store will be very much i'm
proved in appearance and for convenience
Cry PARK.-rhe Public Square is once
more in perfect trim. The walks have been
cleaned from growing grass, the grounds
rakcd over, and all fallen leaves and branches
removed. 1t is one of the cleanest and neat
est places in the country. The thanks of
orr citizens are due to the City Council for
their enterprise and liberality in taking care
of the public grounds.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-27

Mill PLAIN RoAD--The upper road to Mill
Plain, past the Water works reservoirs, is
now open to travel, the work of repairing
and getting ont fallen trees having been
completed yesterday. The funds for doing
this work have mostly been raised by sub
scription. Messrs. Shoemaker and Dubeck
were the leading men in this work. The
Vancouver Supervisor should now do his
share of work on this road
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-11-24
LA TIE r.,

THERE was frost in Louisiana on the
night of the 10th, which inflicted but slight
damage on the sugar crop in the river par
lshes but injured the cane in St. Laundry.
A New Orleans telegram says the sugar crop
OF the State, partially estimated will be $751;
900 hogsheads, all increase Of 1900 hogs
heads over 1879. The molasses yield will ex-
coed that of 1879 by $40, 600 gallons.
THE official vote Of Oregon gives Garfield
153 majority.
WADE, who was sentenced to be hanged at
Indianapolis on the 10Th, was granted res
pitc by Governor Williams until the oath of
February His execution was postponed that
he might be used as witness against his acc
eomplice, Mrs. Brown, the wife OF his victim.
AT the municipal election in Chattanooga,
Tenn, on the 18th, Hart (Republican) was
elected Mayor by III majority. OF the five
Aldermen elected three are Democrats and
two Republicans.
The aggregate vote Of Wisconsin for Presi-
dent this year was 2G7, 1862. Garfield received
l44,399; Hancock, ia, 653; Weaver, 1882;
Phelps (AntiMasonic), 81; Dow, 81. Gar
fields plurality, %, 1885, maj ority over all, 21,
656. The total vote of the State in 1876 was
257,312.
A DISPATCH was received at the Depart
ment of State in Washington on the 18th an
aouncing that treaty on the subject of im-
migration had been concluded between the
United States Commissioners and the Gov.
| eminent Of China. In the absence Of Sccre-
| tary Evarts from the Capital the State De-
partment declined to make public the text OF
| the treaty. TWAS understood, however, that
| the Secretary regarded the provis ons as
highly satisfactory, and as covering the whole
| subject of Chinese immigration into this
| country.
The vote of Massachusetts,, as officially de-
| clared, is: For Garfield, 165, 1913; Hancock,
IL, $50; Weaver, 4,54s; Dow, esq., Total
vote, 2S2,3sS Garfeld's plurality, 1928;
majority over all, 4S,O0S.
GENERAL GARFIELD celebrated the 10th
| anniversary Of his birth at the house of his
uncle, Thomas Garfield, at Warrensville,
Ohio, on the 10TH It was also the 18th ami
| versary OF the birth of the uncle The
only participants in the affair were members
! of the family, of whom about thirty were
present.
Rev. j. HYATT SMITH, member OF Congress
elect, Rev. Justin D. Fulton, Rev. Theodore
I Cuyler and other prominent gentlemen of
Brooklyn, N. Y, have signed petition pray
ing President Hayes to restore colored Cadet
Whitaker to his former position and place,
on the ground that no act of wrong-doing has
been proven against him.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-11-24
The magnitude of the calamity q

The magnitude of the calamity at
St. Peter grows with the progress
of inquiry into the facts of the miss
ing patients The number of the
dead was grossly undercstimated by
the asylum authorities at first, and
the full horror of the tragedy was
concealed by them as long as posi-.
HE. Their estimate of six dead has
grown fve.fold. It now appears
probable, in the Judgment of the Pr
oneer Press correspondent, that all
the missing inmates are dead and
the whole number of victims is 80.
The six unknown victims were bur-
ried yesterday, and the search for
bodies is still going on. Dr.. Pruaen' S
remains were found yesterday. They
weighed about three pounds and
were carried away in a wash basin.
-Pionee, Press.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-11-24

storm of Wednesday and Thursday
last in this vicinity was repetition
of the Democratic canvass-a good
deal Of wind but a very little drift,
and was as harmless. The North
ern Pacific trains were delayed very
little. If some Of our eastern
friends could see US in our winter
quarters they would be more than
astonished, for | can assure them
that no more precaution against the
storm king is required here than in
New York; nor do | see that our
winters are any longer, The fact
is chat we are 50 healthy ard cheer
ful we don't mind the changes as
persons with diseased Ii2ers
might.
Let one travel six miles South Of
this hourlshing town and he viii
meet colony Of the jolliest Ger
mans from Pennsylvania IN Tie
world. They have their well cult
waited farms, fine large barns and
outbulldings, situated on the beauti.
full banks Of the lovely Otter Tail
and on the shores Of the magnificent
Rush Lake. There also is their
nunnery, Or more properly speaking
the home Of the sisters and their III
dependent Catholic church, also a
fine brass band, organized by the
colonists, which plays every SGtur-
day evening at the nunnery build
ing. 4 more Thrifty and honest
class of citizens cannot he found.
They are rather old fashioned III
their Ways and still vote the old
Democratic Ticket because then
fathers. did. Settlers coming to
this state should copy tnem in their
mode OF variety farming. They
raise little Of every thing, conse-
quently they are prosperous com
munity. Most Of the male pcpu!a
ton OF this vein ity have left for
the lumber camps which are about
- miles northeast Of us--a more
cheerful lot of widows and waiting
maidens cannot be Ound--they are
happy under all circumstances, no
paupers, no tramps and no wor-
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-11-24
West and South.

THE official returns from California show
majorties ranging from 81 to 143 for five
Hancock Electors, Judge Terry being defeat
ed by Henry Edgerton, Republican,, by 5O7
votes.
GOVERNOR Witt, of Louisiana, has ap-
pointed T. G. Manning, ex-Chief-Justice Of
tho Supreme Court of that State, to be United
States Senator, vics Spofford, deceased.
Anew days ago Joseph McCorkey, Lead
vile miner, fell through the shaft of the
Chrysolite Mine at that place, and was killed
brother miner named Alex. McHardy, de-
scended to recover the body, and when on
the point of accomplishing his purpose he
was overcome by the foul gas, fell backward,
and was killed.
A LARGE number of the buildings, includ-
ing most of the residences, Of the Town OF
Newport, Ark, on the Iron Mountain Rail-
road, were destroyed by fire a few days ago,
and about 200 families were made homeless.
The property loss is estimated at $500, 900.
Great distress prevailed among the parties
burnt out.
On the night of the 18th three men were
killed and thirteen others seriously injured
by construction train breaking through a
Texas. It was thought most of the injured
would die.
A FEW days since three children died at
Wilmington, Del, from eating uncooked
sweet potatoes, the vines of which had been
sprinkled with Paris green.
On the 18th Missouri farmer died at the
St. Joseph Medical College from the effects of
chloroform taken while undergoing an op-
Grafton for cancer.
all day, an event said to be without parallel
In that region. -
WHILE eating supper at Lead City, Col, a
few days ago, Frank Seacott choked to death
trying to swallow q piece of meat. ...
DIPHTHER1A prevails to an alarming ex-
tent in various sections of the Union.
Whole families have been attacked at Peters
burg, Va, and Racine, Wis. In the latter
city four children were recently buried from
one house. :-s.& ....E .&......-. f
The Chicago daily papers state that manu-
featuring butter out of lard by means OF
chemical manipulation has recently become a
| regular business in that and other Western
cities. r. s...~.-r. = =. - H. =
On the 18th two women and three children
in Cleveland were fatally suffocated by the
gas from base burning stove.
The Democrats of the Alabama Legislature
On the 18th nominated James /. Pugh tol
United States Senator to fill the vacancy oc
casioned by the death Of Senator Houston.
THERE was a fuel famine in San Francisco
J on the 18th, and in some portions OF lows
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-11-24
MINNESOTA NEWS.

The Mankato policemen had ball
last week at which they cleared $l35
after paying all expenses.
Neal Dow, the Prohibition candi.
date for president, received only one
vote in the whole county Of lie
Sucur.
Duluth is being troubled consid.
erably by tramps. There is dan.
gerous gang of the rascals hanging
about the city, and most of them
are armed with revolyers.
Near Byron, Waseca county, p.;.-
ny farmers have lost a number Of
hogs from disease which resembles
congestion Of the lungs. One far
mer has lost hogs valued at 500.
Edwin Gillett, residing near
Litchtield in this State, eloped with
his niece last week Previous to
that affair he bore a good reputation
in the community, having reared a
family of four children by an esti.
mable wife who died about year
ago
Bishop Ireland, of St Paul, con.
firmed 1872 young persons at the Ca
tholic church at St Peter on Sun
day before last.
Epizootic is reported to be very Sc.
we're in LIE Sueur. Several horses
have been unfit for work on account
of the disease.
The St. James Journal says: The
present prospect is that large por-
ton of the threshing to be done in
this section will have to be held ov.
err until next spring. About half
has been done thus far. Acres OF
corn will remain all winter ungath-
cred Very few farmers have com
pleted their blowing and haying
and altogether, the outlook is not
lovely.
The Madelia Times states that {
man named Nicholas Boniface, who
formerly resided in that place bul
lately at San F rancisco,. CAL, com
mitted a horrible crime in the latte,
city on the third inst. He had beer
divorced from his wife for about fou1
years, during which time she has lee
a life Of shame, and this has worked
upon him to such an extent that or
the date mentioned he went to he1
place and shot her four times by {
revolver, and afterwards killed him
self with the same weapon.
A French manufacturing chemis
is making arrangements to utilize
some Of the immense quantities O
saw. dust with which Minneapoli:
is SO abundantly supplied, and il
considered nuisance in that cit,
and along the river below. Al
acid which is largely used by chem
lists druggists and dyers is manufac
tured from sawdust in France an,
! imported to this country, aud sal,
chemist is about to establish lab
cratory in Minneapolis for tn
manufacturing of such acid.