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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20
The Result of a Spree.

The wife of a skilIfull artisan named
Schmid of Samaria, Russia, was brought
to bed of child while her husband, who
had spent all his wages for many previous
weeks in liquor, was away from his home
on drunken frolic. Two days after
her confinement Schmid staggered in
and began to shout, with horrible threats
and curses for his dinner. There having
been neither food nor money in the house
since he had last left IT, the unfortunate
woman had had no nourishment for her
self or her babe since its birth, and
the latter had died OF exhaustion but
"a few minutes before its father made
his appearance. To Schmid's brutal
menaces his miserable wife made no an
swer. She rose from her pallet, wan
and emaciated, crept across the room
TO the dresser, took thence large dish,
which she carried back to the bed, and,
placing her baby's corpse upon the dish,
set it down on the table before her hus-
band, with the simple but awful words.
"Ihere is nothing else to eat in the housed"
Schmid sat gazing with CLASSY stare at
his dead child for some time. Presently
height Der came in and spok to him,
but he uttered no word and made no
sign Upon closer examinati N he was
found to have entirely lost ais reason,
and he WAS conveyed to madhouse,
where he stu remains a hopeless lunalc.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20
ResusclS.ticn.

People at resin are reported 20 ne IN
q state of amazement at the recovery of
criminal who had been hanged. 1t is
an unusual event, yet not by any means
unprecedented. While the famous Sir
William Petty, on of those rare rolling
stones who gathered moss everywhere,
was giving anatomical lectures at Ok
ford, he acquired great celebrity by
bringing to life a girl who had been
hanged for crime of which it was
eventually proved that she was inno-
cent. This feat probably largely as
sisted in gaining for him, the following
year, the appointment of Professor OF
Anatomy at the college founded by
Thomas Gresham in London. The year
1886 was especially notable for this sort
of cases in England. In Hertfordshire
riots had arisen in connection with turn
pike tolls, and several persons were SEN
fenced to be executed. Among them
was one Reynolds. He was cut down,
after hanging, by the executioner, and
placed in coffin; but as it was being
thrust down. pu. his head up and en-
deavored to force up the lid. The exc
cutioner, probably intent on concealing
his own bad execution, would have
thrust him in and forced down
the lid, but the mob saw what he was
about and prevented it, nearly killing
the executioner. Reynolds was taken
to his house, where he threw up a great
deal Of blood. A glass of wine was
given to him, and it was at FIRST thought
he would recover, but he died within q
few hours. The sheriff, believing the
man dead, had left Immediately after
the hanging. In the following Septem-
Der, Joshua Harding and John Vern-
ham were condemned for houee break
ing, and hanged at Bristol When cut
down, both revived, but the latter died
the same night. Harding was placed in
the city prison. He said he remember
ed being at the gallows, but had no re-
collection of Vernham's being with him.
He was pardoned, and placed in a chart
table institution, chiefly, it appears, out
of consideration Of o weak intellect.
The most elaborate preparations were
made for saving the Rev. DIR. Dodd, cx-
ecuted for forging the name of the Earl
Of Chester6eld-(not the Lord Chester
field, be it observed, who wrote the ia
nous letters) 1t is recorded on excel
lent authority that the doctors life was
not extinct when he was removed from
the gallows, and that he might have
been saved had the room to which he
had been taken been nearer to the place
OF execution. We believe that arrange
ments made many years ago, with SINH
lar intent, failed through blunder as to
time, which caused the medical men to
arrive too late 1t is strong point,
among many in favor Of the guillotine,
that it makes no failures, but is an abso-
lutely certain and rapid agent of death
N. Y. Times.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20
Eugenie's Crown.

The ex-Empress Eugene before
starting to Zululand presented her i'm
perial crown to the Church of Notre
Dame des Victories, Paris. 1t is of
great value on account of its artistic
composition and the number Of precious
stones it contains. After the Empress
flight from France the new government
ordered that ali the valuables of the I'M
perial family, including the crown. the
regalia, and the sword Of state, should
be deposited with the Bank of France
But rumor soon got abroad that the
Empress crown, together with the cele-
brated Regent diamond, had been Sc
cretly forwarded to London to the care
of the Rothschilds. A little later the
gossips affirmed that it had been sold by
Dr. Evans, the American dentist, and
that the proceeds had been applied to
the support of the Empress at Chisel-
hurst. The true account of her fight
and Of the valuables she took with her,
has recently been published. 1t APP
pears that when Prince Metternich APP
peared at the Tuileres and babe the
Empress hasten her departure she went
hurriedly into her bedroom, put on a
brown waterproof cloak, round tray
cling hat, took green parasol, began
to collect together in great haste all the
miniatures OF the Emperor, of her son,
6 L. e;,ta. tbn n,,h.sc ~ lba o,j 80
her niece, and put them into a lapislazuli
box. which, however, in the haste of her
flight she was destined to leave behind.
snake haste, Madame, ] hear cries;
they are mounting the stairs; they are
coming" cried ii. Nigra. Prince Met
ternich went boldly into the bedroom
and took the Empress by the arm
Every one had, moro or less, lost their.
presence of mind. The Empress left
without taking any money with her, al
though there were about 10000 francs
in the drawers, and Marshal Valiant,
who had had thought of this, and
bringing some rouleaux Of gold with
him, had with the greatest difficulty sue
ceeded in entering the Palace by the
gate in the Rue dc Rivcli, arrived toe
late to give them to the Empress She
was driven to the hotel of DIR. Evans,
who supplied her with money. She was
then put into the hands of Sir John
Bursoyne, who conveyed her across the
Channel; and when she set foot on
British shores she was almost penniless
In the subsequent arrangement Of her
affairs, after the Commune, laany Of her
valuables, anil among them the crown,
were restored to her.-New York
Herald.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20
Summer Visiting.

Suppose / went with you to this Ia
dy's house"-Ford touched with the
stem Of his pipe letter which lay open
on the table pulled it near him-''and
visited among your friends, the nobility
and gentry, should be reminded by
thousand things every day that ! was a
sham and pretender. That kind Of
people always take it for granted that
you feel and think with them, and 1
don't. You can't help telling them SO,
however And suppose ] tried to con-
form, | should be an amateur among pro-
fessionals They have the habit Of
breeding and elegance, as they under
stand it. l may have loftier ideal,
but haven't discipline; | can't realize
my ideal, and they do realize theirs
poor souls That makes mc the inferior;
that makes me hate them" Ford took
up his pipe.
son." said Phillips, ''you can put an
ironical face on, but ! suspect what you
say il really your mind. ~
"Of course it is. At heart / am
prince in disguise; but your friends
won't know it if sit with my coat off.
That would vex me-" He took up the
letter from the table, and holdin. it at
arms length, admired it "Such a
hand alone is enough, the smallest let
tiers half an inch high, and all of them
struggling their shoulders. l can't come
up to that. If l went to this lady's
house, to be like her other friends
and acquaintance l should have
to he just arrived from Europe,
or just going; my talk should
be of London and Paris and
Rome, of the Saturday Review and the
Revue des Deux Mondes, of English
politics and society; my own country
should exist for me on sufferance through
compassionate curiosity, half repul-
sion; l ought to have recently dined at
Newport with poor Lord and Lady
Scamperton, who are finding the climate
so terrible; and 1 should be expected to
speak of persons of the highest social
distinction by their first names, or the
first syllable of their first names. You
see, that's quite beyond me. AN do
bring your friend, Mr.. Ford" he read
from the letter mincingly, and laughed.
81 leave it to your fertile invention to
excuse me, Philips"
He kindled his pipe, and Phillips
presently went went away. 1t was part
of his routine not to fix himself in any
Summer resort, but to keep accessible to
the invitations which did not fail him.
He found his account in this socially,
and it did not remain unsaid that he also
gratife1 a passion for economy in it;
but the people who said this continued
among his hosts. Late in the Summer,
or almost when the leaves began to turn,
he went away to the hills for fortnight
or three weeks, providing himself with
quarters in some small hotel, and making
"A point OF returning to the simplicity of
nature. In the performance of his rite
he wore straw hat with wide brim
and flannel shirt, and he took walks
in the woods with the youngest young
ladies among she boarders.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20
The Itinerarcy.
May 4, 1880.

Methodist itinersnce is good enough
system when it provides $1,000 a year
for preacher, but when it brings the
same man down to $500 year then it
ought TO be changed. This is what it
has done for Mr. Miller in the New
York East Conference, and he rebels
against Providence and the church that
has ordered it. If the rule was more
equally applied it would not press so
heavily upon some, nor would the high
priced churches and ministers clamor as
they do for longer p storl terms.
There will be weeping and crashing OF
teeth in many parsonages before the
week is over. But Methodist ministers
enter the system with their eyes open.
And while thirteen sought a mission last
week in Brooklyn only five we're re
eeived.-New York Sun
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

A boy of three years old, sitting at
dinner with his mother and the rest of
the family, was violating the old adage,
"Chlldren should he seen and not heard
His mother commanded him % be quiet,
When lie suddenly asked. Mamma,
what are little boys moat,s mas ior %
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

1t was Just after Christmas. Ken
ne,h's mind was full of the story of the
Babe who was born at Bethlehem.
When, therefore, he was taken into his
mammals room to see his new little
brother, he looked with wonder on the
dainty cradle, trimmed with lace and
ribbons, wherein the little baby lay, and
asked, in an awed whisper, Mamma, is
that manger p
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

The grocers of Boston are following in
the wake Of the general protective ten
dency, and have held meeting and APP
pointed committee, the object being to
form an association to control retail
prices.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

The men engaged in grain elevators
are found TO succumb very quickly to
pulmonary diseases. Tee lie ola 5000
Ter Is vaiiously estim2,ed at en- average
II three to FIVE years. \ movement is
now On foot to am nd the conditions
under which the work Is carried OH.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

When a Quincy little girl noticed the
thunder for the first time, she innocent
" asked her mother what made God
growl SO.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

Chicago papers are predicting that
100000 strangers will visit that city
this Summer.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
THE WEST.
Missouri,

Proceedings of the Congregational COun-
 ell.
 ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15.-The first business in the Congregational Council to-day was the presentation of the report of the committee on creeds, which recommended that the whole subject be referred to committee of twenty five, that committee to publish their conclusions. The report was adopted and the committee selected. Dr. Edward Beech CT read report recommending that the pres ent Congressional Representative from Utah be not admitted to his seat in Congress, and that the territory of Utah be refused admis- sionto the Union until polygamy is abolished there. The report received repeated ap plause, but was not adopted for the reason that it was not clear that Congress had the right to exclude the Utah delegate. It was ordered printed, however. Dr. George L. Walker of Hartford, read report from the committee to which had been referred the memorials from the Congregational associa- tions of New Jersey and New York concern ing the functions of the National Council. The memorial from New Jersey is especially severe in its criticism of the council and in- inmates that it had usurped power not be- longing to it. Dr. Walker, the representa- tive of the majority of the committee, rec commended that no action be taken on the subject, but suggested the adoption of a res olution declaring that the National Council was always ready to hear the complaints of State associations and of individual churches.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
Ireland

The League Agitators-A Bin of Partie-
 ulars by the Government-More Land
 lords to be .s BayeOttetIs''
 DUBLIN, Nov 15.-The Lough Mask ten antry will send deputation of fifty to Lord Erne at Fermanagh and offer to pay full rent if Mir. Baycott is removed.
 The Cork Land League have ordered all the farmers to poison the fox covers, thus preventing hunting during the coming season.
 The Grown has filed bill of particulars for the prosecution of the Land Leaguers.
 A meeting was held at Knockanrose village near Walshtown, Ireland, Sunday, for the pur- pose of formally ''Baycotting'' thirteen land lords, land agents and others residing in that neighborhood. Five thousand people were present James MoIler, a tenant farmer, was president The following resolution was adopted: tsThat we pledge ourselves to sBaycott' these thirteen men and all who act like them and will endeavor to follow the ex- ample set to the rest of Ireland by the brave men of Ballinrobe." James O'Brien, an Irish-American, in the course of a speech said: If 'tBayeotting'' these men had net the effect of reforming, then the people would resort to stronger measures, and try if Ieaden pills w0Nld suit their digestion. The first duty of every Irishman, he said, was to get rifle, and the second duty was to use it. He added that there were 800, 900 stout men in America who would die happy if they coula kill one cursed Saxon.
 reinforcement of 100 men has been sent
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
Heavy Betting on the Result.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The pool selling on the an-Trickett race showed remarkable evenness up to the close of betting in Twen- ty-eighth street and Barclay street Saturday night, and this morning just before the an nouncement of the result wagers stood about 100 on Hanlan to so on Trickett On Tues day, when the pools were opened Hanlan was the favorite at ? to 1, but on the an nouncement of the arrival in London of half a million dollars from Australia to back Trickett, the betting here turned and the wagers were about even. This was on Fri day. On Saturday 1925, ,00O was sent from Toronto to back Hanlan and this turned the tide in his favor, and this position he main tained in the pools in London and New York until the declaration of the race. All the betting men agree that there never was a boat race on which so much money changed hands in this city in the pools and private bets as on this contest. William Lowell, of this city, an old Australian, alone holds bets to the amount of $3O, 900, and himself backed Trickett to a large amount. A few weeks ago two Englishmen arrived here represent ing gentleman who accompanied Trickett from Australia to London, with instructions to bet in this city. Fifty thousand dollars was placed in MT. Lovell's hands and the rest was taken up in Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Montreal. One broker in Brooklyn holds for settlement to-day many bets in fa- vor of Trickett. To show the closeness of the bets in the French mutuals it may be stated that $5 ticket on Hanlan realized $9. 20 and $2 ticket realized $3.77. Pri- vate bets, the extent of which can only be guessed at, reach very large amount. AL together at the very lowest estimate the wagers in this city and Brooklyn are estima- ted to reach quarter of million, and some authorities declare their belief that it will ex- ceed million dollars.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
New York Produce Market.

 FLOUR-Flour moderately active and hrm, sh1p ping extras SOa$5 trade and family brands 8 bO as6 10 Southern four quiet and unchanged
 WHEAT-Opened 1a1c higher, but fever1sh ana unsettled closing steady. Spot sales of No req al $1 2Oa1 2O6 No. do at $1 IS No white, Sl n 1s5 and ungraded spring at $1 Hal 16N No1 white Dec sold at s1 1994. No red, Dec, sl 2la, and do Jan $1 24k. 45 h,hor snot sales bska5S5s for No. mixed and 59a591 for yellow; No mixed Nov. quoted at 58sa587S, and Dec, 591Sa59A- ,z ,ia5 sz. A7I[- No do, 43 Nos. 1 and mixed, 4274; No mixed, Dec, sold at 43
 RYE-Firn- =. $1 15a1 20. ,....,,,
 LARD-Firm but quiet. Nov, S8 521Eas8 571E; seller the year, s8 45aS z779 .. BFFF3In moderate request st unchanged prices CIT MEATS-Steady and in fair demand. fiekled hams 91<alOc.; do. shoulders, 74. WHISKY-Dun and nominal SPOT COTTON-Firm middlings, 10 15-l6; futures steady. ~. oo oo a, e.. T. aod to prime -a26 for State dairies, choice 25a26 for State frkins ehoice 23a24 for do fair to pr1me State pails and half tubs. choice, 2sa29 do good to prime 25a26 do fair to good. 24a26; State Welsh tubs choice 27a2s; do. good to prime, 25 do. fair good, 22a23.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
Connecticut.

Dangerous Reef-A Signal Station Wanted on Race Rock.
 NEW LONDON, Nov. 15.-Masters of yes sels that pass through Long Island Sound have complained that the signals of the Sig nal Service station at this port cannot be seen from any great distance below the mouth of the harbor, and they have sug- gested that a secondary station be estab lished upon Race Rock lighthouse. This light marks an exceedingly dangerous reef of the western extremity of Fishers Island, and about ten miles distant, in southerly direction, from New London. A memorial has been forwarded from this city to the Signal Service bureau at Washington, asking for the establishment upon Race Rock of an auxiliary station, to be connected with the shore station by submarine cable, and to be in charge of the keeper of the light. It is not intended to make it a meteorological station, but simply one from which flags and lanterns shall be displayed. The expense of maintaining such station will be compara- lively slight, and it's value to Sound com merce will be very great. Most vessels going through the Sound pass to the south of Race Rock. To these the shore station is of no value as a means of warning.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16

{SsA, Furnished Room by single gentleman in
 5gii small quiet family (widow preferred); state EI.L cation and terms. Address X. Y, N. H. Jou nal and Courier office. O1 4t#
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16

fF-A A NICE brick block house. 3-story and Esiis basement, in perfect order; nearly new all EII modern nicely and centrally located clear of incumbrance Would exchange. Address
 o26 aodtf BOX 2S1. NaW Haven P. O.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Garfeld's plurality in Oregon is 6+1.
 Five thousand rifles and six million car tridges have arrived at Cettinje.
 Mir John Bright has been elected Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow.
 Thomas N. Brenhn has been elected dele gate to Congress from Washington Territory.
 fire in the Windsor Hotel at Denver Col, yesterday morning, caused loss of $25, GOO. Much of the damage was done by water.
 A boy named Daniel Conway, fourteen years of age, the son of widow, was killed on the Boston and Maine railroad by the 4:3O train from Boston, near the Concord river bridge in Lowell, yesterday afternoon It is thought he fell the track while 1n a fit The body was shockingly crushed and mangled.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16

Jk4As Py a single gentleman, furnished unfur Msis1 nished room with board, within easy wall AaI from City Hall. Address
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
New York City.

NEW YORK Nov. 15. Within day or two contracts will be given out for seven more iron steamboats for the New York harbor excursion fleet, similar to five already contracted for. The vessels arc to be capable of carrying 2,o00 passengers each, and will cost from $2oo,O0o to $500, GOO apiece.
 The National Academy of Sciences will as semble in scientific session at Columbia Col Ieee at noon tomorrow The meetings will be continued from day to day until Friday, and will be open to the public. Professor o. c. Marsh, of New Haven, will preside in the absence of the president, Professor M- B. Rogers of Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16

TOOD reliable persons, either ladies or gentlemen, VT find pleasant accommodations in very cen- tral location by addressing
 LOCK BOX 474, u15 Ht Nav Hayan Conn
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
NEW ENGLAND,
MaSsachu sets.

The Dedication of Cashier Woodvvard.
 BosroN, Nov 15.-The committee on the city treasury department reported to the AL dermen this afternoon on the dedication of the city cashier. John A. Woodward. It ap- pears that the total of his dedication will be nearly 500 GOO City Treasurer Donnie is severely criticised for negligence and an or der is offered calling upon him to make good the deficiency in his accounts.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
FOP PFNT


 5kfsl THE four story brick block House No. 163 ES Temple street, heated by steam for rent at $38 Hesl per month. H. H. BUNNELL, n3 If 216 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Arrived, the Othello from Hull, the Clyde from Aspinwall.
 Boston-Arrived the Parthia from Liver pool.
 Glasgow-Arrived, the State of Georgia from New York, the Waldensian from Mon treal.
 Havre-Sailed (the 13th), the Vile de Mar seilles for New York
 Plymouth-Arrived, the Wieland from New York for Hamburg.
 Liverpool Arrived, the Edward from Mon treal
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
NEW JERSEY.
Mysterious Murder Near Paterson

Mysterious Murder Near Paterson. PATERSON, Nov. 15.-The wife of Samuel David, son of H. J. David, prominent New York city lawyer, was found dead on the porch of his home at Wynocke, a few miles north of Paterson, yesterday morning. Her head was bruised as if with a club, and she was covered with blood. Her husband, who was within all night, gave no clue to the tragedy. It is thought to be case of mur- der. There was blood inside the house, which has not been accounted for. The cor oner, c. M. Rutan, is holding inquest this afternoon,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16
THE NEW DOMINION.
A Land League Scare.

QUEBEC, Nov. 15.-The military authori
 ties are receiving some 1000 stand of arms There are now over 2,OOo, ,oOO rounds of rifle ammunition stored in the citadel magazine,
 It was rumored here to-day that it is owing to infammatory speeches made at the Land League meeting in Boston. where it was stated that the first blow struck by the Brit
 ish government in Ireland would be followed by the invasion of Canada.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-16

to Baycott's house. Preparations have been made for the military occupation of Head port, four miles farther on, in consequence of the threatening aspect of affairs there There was no land meeting at the gates of Baycott's house Sunday, as announced, but a great meeting was held fourteen miles of.