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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-02-26

A HOTEL Portland is to have first class
hotel, the entire cost of which will be $3.50,
900, the funds to be raised by subscription.
Mr.. Henry Willard has the matter in hand,
and Mr.. Warren Leland, the veteran hotel
man, is to have Encouragement ofthe house.
Portland does not need one any worse than
Vancouver does. Our city loses largely for
the want of convenient hotel of sufficient
size. A court-martial which held thirty of
fcers and others in attendance for more
than month, was sent to Wala Walla be-
cause there We're no sufficient hotel accom-
modations in Vancouver
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-02-26
Henry Weber,


At Camp Douglas, Montana, the military
boys have n quadruped pct, whose antics
are very entertaining. 1t is a deer about
one year old, which, although his antlers
are yet budding, has developed a fine APP
probation of the music furnished by the
l4th Infantry band. When they are on
parade the animal precedes the drum major,
with erect head and strained muscles,
marching in excellent time with the music.
On the occasion of rehearsal in the bar
racks his deerslip will come from long
distance and knock at the door as politely
as human being; if there is any delay in
with chop, skip and jump" go crashing
through the door or window. He has
been christencd General CUSTER" is deco
rated with a red collar and bell with Il
musical tinkle, and roams the hills at will,
responding promptly to the call of the
bugle, or the voice of some favorite soldier
One of the soldiers of the Dist Infantry at
Vancouver Barracks has a young mule deer,
which follows him through the town like a
dog, showing no fear of anything 1t al
ways exhibits great curiosity to view every
thing in the windows of the stores, and will
not move until the inspection is finished. 1t
has learned to be quite n TOPPER but does not
show any hilariousness when full" 1t will
drink quart of beer straight, then goes
and lies behind the stove and takes a nap.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-02-26

WAR on CmNA.-Some small boys on
Sunday caRnonaded sam Sings wash house
for want of some more elevating occupation.
Soon afterwards sam collared one of the
boys and shook him up some. The boy con
cluded the argument with a small rock, and
sam responded with blood from his broken
head. On Monday Sam had the boy ar
rested for assault and Justice Leverich gave
the lad Is days in Jail. He has since paid
his fines and been released.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
Fertilizers for Wheat.

We observe much inquiry among sci
enti6c and practical men, both in Europe
and in this country, on the value of diff
:erent fertilizers for wheat, and for the
one best adapted to this crop An i'm
portant omission appears to be made in
these inquiries. The nature of the soil
itself frequently has controlling inhu-
ence, and it is more important to ascer-
tain its character than to make any dis
tinction in the crops. Superphosphate,
for example, has in some localities in this
State doubled the wheat crop when APP
piled at the rate of three hundred pounds
per acre. In other places not many
miles distant, and with apparently sim
liar soil, it has had no visible effect what
ever. To say, therefore, that superphos-
phate is an excellent fertilizer for wheat
would require to be qualified by knowl-
edge Of the nature Of the soil The same
or similar varying results have occurred
where it was applied to other crops than
wheat, as to potatoes, corn and grass
showing that the soil, more than the
crop, was to be examined. 1t is not
probable that ordinary analysis would
have given any indication of the differ
ence in the two soils
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
Training Horses.

Never try to beat colt iuto doing a
thing, for if nervous he may turn cut a
vicious Nurse, and if stupid he may be-
come stubborn. Remember that by pa
thence aud gcntlencss he can be got to do
anything that will not hurt him. When
the horse shows signs of shying at an
object do not beat him, but lead him up
to it, allowing him to stand and look as
he comes closer, and after he examines
it few times he will not fear anything
of the kind again. In passing by hedges
with colt throw in stones and stop him
until he takes no notice of the noise. Be-
fore putting on any article of harness let
your colt smell it, and then rub it against
his head. neck and body. Always start
horse with the voice, never with the
cut of the whip. In starting turn a
little to one side +; in stopping when going
up hill do the same
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
farm aud household.
Effects Of Deep Flowing.

Years ago plowed field that had
been nearly exhausted by long cropping
The soil was clay loan with fair drain
age. 1t was plowed to the beam, bring
ing up some five or six inches of raw
soil, which had not seen the light since
deposited by glacial action, and which
changed the appearance of the field, dis
playing a variety Of colors, with an in
creased friability of soil, that made it
seem like an ash field The crop put
upon it without manure) was failure.
1t was somewhat better the next year,
and continued to increase in productive
ness until, in few years, it surpassed
its former fruitfulness, without manure
at all, the crops being grain and the land
yearly plowed to the same depth. 1t was
then seeded down to timothy and clover,
yielding a heavy crop of clover with
plaster) and superior grazing for many
years, other grasses and white clover
working in and thickening the set. The
field is hill side facing the south, and
seems permanently improved.
Since then / have met with similar
cases. On level land, undertaking
should precede the deepening of clay
soil, where the subsoil tardily parts with
its water. Before blowing, it would be
good plan to fine the topsoil with cul-
tivator and harrow. This turned down,
aired and enriched (by working, } and
warm, would have good effect on the
crude earth below.
have good instance of the benefit
of turning off water Last fall forked
up spot of ground that had never been
plowed and had lain unoccupied, save by
q few weeds and scant grasses, for over
fifty years. 1t was mostly composed of
clay, and an open ditch cut few years
ago to carry of the hill water, drained it,
giving chance for the fresh water to
pass through, warming, airing and en-
riching it, thus correcting largely its raw
character. 1t worked up mellow In
the spring another forking was given it,
followed in few weeks by still another,
and manure was applied and mixed with
the surface soil. Sweet corn and toma-
toes were planted and the growth that
followed was astonishing; no better yield
have / ever known. The immediate sue
cess is chiefly owing to the ditch. In
connection with ditching. subsoiling is
an advantage, as you suggest, favoring
farther the admission of air and warmth,
thus in measure correcting the under
soil before it is brought up, and allowing
deeper blowing at time, so that the
work of reclamation is sooner accom-
plished Cor. Country Gentleman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
CARPETINGS.

Our second and third floors are stocked
with splendid assortment Moquett, Body
Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Three-ply In.
grain, Hemp and Rag Carpetings. Moquett
$3.50 per yard, Tapestry Brussels ST. 90 worth
$l.25.
100 pieces of all wool Ingram at 90 cents
regular price $i.O0. Very good all wool In
grain at rs cents, worth 50 cents. 80 pieces
of Ingram cotton aud wool at 30, 40, 40 and
so cents per yard. Sold for more money
everywhere.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

"Can fruit trees be grown for their
timber AS well as for their fruit p was
the somewhat novel question up for dis
cussion at recent meeting of "a horti-
cultural society. Cherry timber, it was
argued, makes beautiful furniture and
brings in market almost as good Il price
as does walnut. The pear was said to
be in demand by millwrights, though
this wood is nearly worthless for general
farming purposes. The apple, it was
claimed, is in demand by last-makcrs
and turner's Of woodenware. When fruit
trees are grown with view to timber as
well as fruit, high trimming was recon-
mended.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
DRY GOODS.
CA RIP T I N G s.
Oil Cloths, &c.
An Immense Stock of Fail
and Winter Goods.
the LARGEST STOCK IN
WASHINGTON
as-sToRE RUNNING THROUGH
FROM 9TH TO X STREET.

We make Specially of fine Silks, Vel
vets, Satins and Cashmeres.
COLORED SILKS from 75c per yard,
worth $1.00.
BLACK SILKS at 60, rs, SIC, $1.00,
$1.25, $1.50, $500, $3.50, $500
per yard, 10 per cent. less than any
other house IN the city.
BLACK AND COLORED VELVETS
at $1.25, 1.50, $1.75, $500, $3.50,
$500, and some extra wide and fine
at $500 $1,000 and $1,000 per yard
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

The German custom Of planting fruit
trees on either side Of public highways
is good one. These trees are pruned
and otherwise cared for by the road
hands. They furnish shade and fruit to
the weary travellers. and constitute hui
name provision worthy of imitation in
all Christian lands.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

To make delicious slaw, take the yell
low of nm egg, mix itwith sufficient
quantity Of vinegar to cover the cut cab
bage. put in ms much mustard and sugar
as may suit the taste, aud then boil the
mixture until it becomes thick. Pour il
over the cabbage and mix thoroughly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

As an insect destroye: the juice of
the tomato plant is said to be Of great
value; the leaves aud stems are well
boiled iu water. and when tho liquid is
cold it is sprinkled over plants attacked
with insects, when it at once destroys
caterpillars. black and green flies. gnats
aud other enemies to vegetables, and in
no way impairs the growth of the plants.
A peculiar odor remains and prevents
insects from coming again for long
time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
BIANKETa.

200 Pairs of Wooden Blankets, from 81 80
up TO $1,000 per pair These goods were
purchased before the advance 10 wooens,
and are very cheap.
ALSO, Bed Comforts, Honey Comb and Mar
settles Quilts, Cretonnes, Table Damask,
Napkins, Towels, and all other House Fur
nishing goods.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
FLANNELS.

90 Gases Of Canton Flannels at &c, loo, l2Ic
l5c and lsc per yard. A large stock of White
and Red all wool fannels, from Csc up 10
Is cents per yard
One Case Of Medicated Red Twill Flannel.
at 45 cents, sold elsewhere at 80 cents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
Fancy Dress Goods.

1000 yards of half-wool Dress Goods at 10
cents per yard.
5000 yards of beautiful Plain and Figured
Dress Goods at l5c, zoe and 25c per yard.
5000 yards all wool double width, Black and
Colored Cashmeres at 40c, SOC and Coo
much better goods at 75c and 81 90.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
Underwear.

We make Specially of all kinds of Merno
Underwear. Merino Undershrts from SIC
up TO So so, with Drawers to match.
Fine Linen Bosom Dress Shirts 81 90 a
piece; the best in the world for the price.
Also, an immense stock Of Plain and Fancy
Hose for Children and Ladies.
1s- All goods warranted to be as repre-
spntad nv The Statesmen ~fRN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
THE BEST DRILL.

rTNHE KELLER Grain, Seed and Fertili-
Il zing DRILL, the best without a doubt,
and Drill without fault. The most per-
feet Fertilizing distributor in use, 10 which
thousands OF Farmers will testify who have
used it. Eight hundred of these Drills were
sold in the season of 1873 and 1870 short of
filling orders.
The Keller can be seen tall the prominent
points on the principal lines of railroad. Our
Agents will take pleasure in showing Farm
ers the important advantages this Drill has
over all Others and give ali the necessary in
formation wanted
This Drill needs 10 praise, as il has estab-
lished its reputation by its own merits and
every Drill is branded THE BEST, being pro-
nounced so by all who use them For infor-
motion, apply or address
STEWART Il PRICE, rif
General Agents, Frederick, Md.
sep lily
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

Every gardener and farmer should
have a compost heap, and upon il pile
up every sod and rubbish within his
reach that would make manure. 1t will
pay.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

A horse shoe manufacturer is making
q horse shoe Of iron aud hemp
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03

%Axles, Springs, Bar Iron, Steel, Carri-
age and Builders Hardware of every des-
cription, at lowest market rates.
HORSE SHOES and Nails, at bottom prices
"EXCELSIOR," for making Mattresses, at
low rates, according to quantity.
TlN-PLATE, Sheet-lron, Solder and all kinds
Of Timers supplies
Wo0DEN-WARE, Brushes and Brooms, at
Factory Rates.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
OLDFIELD'S
Il X C @ l $ i or p UNI p.


Il Xce SiOr PUN ID.
TINE undersigned has now on hand about
i 10000 feet of White Oak Pump Stock,
which has been in soak in Spring water a
sufficient length oftime to free IL from sap.
Any Pump constructed of thisslock is guar
anleed MOTTO give an unpleasant tas tie TO the
water. His arrangements for preparing
Pump Stock in the above manner are most
ample and complete. and he will always be
prepared TO put up the
HxCe191Or. Pump
At short o tice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fix
lures, Of the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps mad IN the prem
ELSEWHERE they are 10 be placed, when de-
sired, at 30 cents a foot.
AllPumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum OFFS per
year.
All Pumps put in and not proving salts
factory, will be taken out and the money
refunded.
Orders by mail or in person, attended q
with promptness, aud at moderate prices.
GB- For any further information, apply
to Mr.. J. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rock.
vile, Maryland.
WIN. oLDFIELD,
PUMP MAKER,
apl9-ly Fountain Green, HarfordC.
GAIT, SALT.
| - Twenty Sacks Of fneand
coarse Salt on band at lowest market prices
oct 20 D. II. B0UIC.
SM0KED and LABRADOR
y HERRING and
MACKEREL on hand all the time.
jan % d. II. BoUTC.
A LII sizes Of FLOWER POTS and Sau.
| N GERS, also Siove-Pipe Crooks, all sizes,
/ Tor sale by
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-03
J. Blake Kendall,
Successor to JOHN E. KENDALL h SON.
619 B st. N. w., near B. & P. Railroad
Depot,
w AS HIN GTON, D. G.

INVITES YOUR ATTENTlON
TO the following LOW PRICES
and solicts share of your patronage
EE- THE MATERIAL for an
entire SET OF WHEELS,
that is Hubs, Rims and Spokes,
for either /, in, ] or II in.
tread, good serviceable stock,
for .............. 49,. 800. SO rs
A SET (four) of first-class ready
made WHEELS, of my own
make, of either /, l in. II in.
or / in. tread, for.............. SO 90
SARVEN Pattern Wheels, /,
in. II in tread, per set......... 81 SO
WAGON SHAFTS, per pair, 60
BENT RIMS. per set,............ 95
HUBS, per set, .................. 90
SPOKES, per set. l 80
BENT CART RIMS, per set,... SO
SULKY RIMS.................. 1 IS
FINISHED POLES, each, ...... / 90
WHEELBARROWS. ......... 2 90
BOWS, each, ...................... 25
BOWS, per bundle, 16 pieces. 3 IS
CART SHAFTS, per pair, ...... rs
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
The U. s. Census.

What arrangements, if any, have the
supervisors of the u. 8. Census for this
district made for the appointment of
numeratOrs?
1t was duly announced in this pa
per that Mr.. N. w. Trezevant, of Frank
lin parish, would be here in March to
provide for taking the census of the
inhabitants of this parish. High wa
ter may have had something to do
with the delay, but now 1t is a matter
of interest to our people to hear imme-
diately from the Supervisor upon this
subject.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

The Democratic Ward Conventions
met at their respective places OF meet
ing Saturday night and nominal ed the
following candidates:
FOR COUNCILMEN.
Ward 1-Sigtsmund Meyer.
Ward ID. M. Sholars and John G..
Sanders. ...-
Ward 3-W. p. Renwick and Frank
lin Garrett. 5-. ..-.
Ward &c. C. Lewis and Frank w.
Darlington, (col.)
We have not heard OF any opposi-
ton to the ticket nominated, and there
is likely to be none.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

We direct attention to the card from
the local Board of Directors at Monroe
of the Southern Benevolent and Mu-
tual Relief Association of Louisiana.
The high character of the gentlemen
composing this Local Board Is a guar
anty that the objects of this Associa-
ton will be honestly carried out for the
benefit of the insured. This Associa-
ton is purely mutual, and places the
benefits of life insurance within the
reach OF all healthy persons, males and
females, at a very small outlay. 1t
gives security to its members upon the
most equitable principles. 1t is home
company, gotten up by number of
! the very wealthiest and best financiers
and business men and the most highly
esteemed citizens of New Orleans,
whose names are a sure guaranty of
the proper, successful and satisfactory
management of its affairs. The city
papers speak Of the Association and its
officers in the most complimentary
manner.
Major G. w. Terrell is now stopping
at The Central House, and will receive
the names of such as wish TO join this
Association, and furnish TO applicants
any Information desired upon this new
home plan of life insurance.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
Weather and Crops.

The past week has been one OF al.
previously suffering from too much
water, aud the severe storms passed
and passing, must materially injure
the growing corn and cotton, and
greatly rctard the usual pressing work
at this season of the year. In ancient
times the prophets prayed for the
s'former and latter rain," but just now
good christians could with great pro-
priety pray that the rain might cease
for time, that the planters might
perform the work necessary to full
crops and abundant harvestS-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
ROustabOuts in n Fatal Row.

Two negro roustabouts belonging to
the steamboat Willie, named Robt.
johnson and Walter Scott became
involved in a difficulty last Friday
morning iu q bar room in that portion
of the city known as "Five Points,"
over a game of cards, which resulted
in Scott being fatally stabbed by John
son and johnson being slightly cut by
Scott. Scott was stabbed in the right
side just above the false ribs, and OK
PRED in about an hour; Johnson's
wound is in the left side below the
nipple, but rs above stated he is only
slightly injured and is safely lodged in
NIcGuire's "hash house" on st. John
street, where it is likely he'll remain
for while yet.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

There is no remedy known to science
that will so speedily and so cffectually
cure or relieve lumbago, chronic or
acute rheumatism, swollen or stiff
joints as Johnson's Anodyne Imminent
used internally and externally.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
~ y" - 90 . y Z. =
III . r 80: OIL. ry.s-s#E- q +.
HIGH SCHOOL.

This Academy for both sexes will begin
it's second half session on
Monday, February 10, 1880, -tfs
and will continue 20 weeks -oF-6 R,Ontl,s.
This Institutc4 was mover Before an. such
trim for accomplishing the ends of etauca-
ton. The teachers arc all PROFESSIONALS !;
tho academy building Is new and elegant !;
new patent seats and desks, and two ele-
giant PIANOS arc en- route, and will all arrive
during tho present month.
Ono hundred dollars in cash will pay for
tho entire expense OF pupil, except books
OF tho undersigned, who will be both
teacher and parent to all committed to his
household. sSa EES
Feb. 4.--n-tf. > - Hamburg. Ark.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

In response to the toast, Sour Hon.
ored Guest" Gen. Grant, at his recep-
ton in Mobile, made tho following
truly eloquent speech: - - = q =
Mr.. Chairman and Gcntlemen-I
shall not detafn you by any lengthy
remarks, and could not, perhaps, if
We're to attempt it; but I have been
now little over two weeks In the
Southern STAGES, and have been so
we'll received and so much enter
tanned that I have been saying some
thing everywhere, and it is getting a
little monotonous, for it is pretty hard
to say anything now without repeat
ing, and this is a country where we
have telegraphs and post roads and the
rapid mails, and we are people who
read and what have said from San
Antonio to this city, has probably
been read by you, and if so, all that I
have to say in regard to this section of
country has been read by you and I
hope approved. At all events, 4 shall
only repeat a little of the substance
of what have had to say before, and
that is, that I am delighted to see that
there is so much good feeling existing
between this section and the section
from which came. (Applause). We
have country to be proud Of, and it
applies to all Of US equally, and 1 hope
to see the most generous and lively
competition between every section of
this entire country, each one striving to
develop the resources of its own Sec
ton, and enjoin the development of
all others sections. I ana very much
obliged and very glad of tho opportu-
nifty of visiting your city. prolonged
applause).
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
Executive Committe.

Tho members of this Committee are re-
quasted to meet at Monroe on tho first
Monday Of Juno, for the purpose of fixing
grea.ional Convention for the 5th District,
and to transact other important business.
- 8. ID. AcENERY, Chairman.
Monroe, April q, 1850.
We give the names of the gentlemen
composing the COMMITTEES:
9. D. McEnery, Ouachita, Chairman; A.
John B. Stone, Madison; Wade r. Young,
Concordia; II. r. Lott, West Carroll; Emile
GirOd, Caldwell; w. T. Miller, Catahoula;
W. "a smith. Union; D. /. Norwood, More.
house; 8. r. Colvin, Lincoln; e. Il. Kidd,
Jackson; 81. Q. Mitchell, Claiborne; A. f.
Evens, Richland. -
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

The monument to Maj. Gen. Wool,
cut at Vinalhaven, Me-, will be sew
enty-ave feet high, the shaft being a
q single stone, sixty feet in height,
weighing one hundred tons. 1t is said
to be the largest stone of the kind cut
in the world in three thousand years.
Cleopatra's needle is only nine feet
longer.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

Mr.. J. r. Muir left on the Blanks
for New Orleans for the purpose of
having his engine repaired, and will
be absent for about two weeks, during
which time tho mill of NIessrs Bry Il
Muir will not be running.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30

A post Office at the Fouchc place
ON the road from Monroe to Bastrop
is greatly needed, and We learn that
steps have been taken to have ono es-
tablished at that place.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-04-30
Saturday, May LIST, 1880,
AiscEClANEoUo. hEN
NOTICE OF ELECTIONi ~

MAYORS OFFICE, CTTY OF MONROE,
..aa'., ..,..,--. ~. aaa.i March %, 1850.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
sections two, three aud four, of Act No. 81
of tho Acts passed by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Louisiana at tho first
held in New Orleans, January 9Th, 1873, an
election will DO hold in tho City of Monroe
by tho qualified voters of Monroe, for one
Mayor and seven COunclMen. aa- s..1
n29 's. FIR. ENDOM, Mayor.