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Col. Alex Campbell, of Brooke
county, IS being Doomed" by sew
eral of the State papers as a cam
didate for Congressional honors
from the First District. The Dem
ocrdt believes the Colonel will get
fair share Of the Wetzel delega-
ton in the convention.
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The erection of a city hall is ag-
itating the mind of the average
Parkersburg citizen. In order to
erect the desired edifice there is
talk of issuing 6 per cent. bonds to
raise a sufficient amount of money
for building purposes.
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stern quietude. lying wrapped in
his blue cloth cloak, the throat
and head uncovered, crisp, curling
locks, slightly streaked with gray,
clustering over the temples, the
profile OF exceeding beauty.
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Dogs VS.. Sheep.

The Maryland Farmer, from
statistical tables and reports, gath
ers the fact that Maryland has
100000 acres of uncultivated
and 1000, 900 OF wild pasturage,
with only 151 200 sheep. Why is
all this immense sheep pasture un-
productive? Because there is no
protection against dogs. From
six to eight per cent. of the sheep
raised on cultivated farms are
yearly destroyed by dogs. The
Southern Farmer and Planter states
that the entire South has less than
1000, 600 sheep. and of these $780,
900 are said 10 be yearly destroyed
by dogs. Yet the South has sum-
mer pasturage and winter keep
for 10000, 900 to 100, 600, 900 sheep,
If rightly managed and duly pro-
tected by efficient laws against its
natural enemy-the dogs.
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THE SHEEP INDUSTRY IN THE
UNITED STATES is vast and i'm
portant, and in the consideration
of which there are two partially
distinct, and at the same time in.
terlocking interests. Sheep were
in early times grown almost for
their WOO, and with the annual
shearing came the years income i;
but in latter times, and never so
prominently as now, the carcass is
looked upon as an important item
in sheep husbandry. Mutton as a
cheap and acceptable meat has of
late grown greatly in popularity,
and mutton now stands as one of
the two important factors in the
successful raising of sheep. In
view of the fact that the merino is
essentially wool-producing breed,
with fleece of the finest and best
quality, IL is evident:that the pure
blood merino, though 1t may sup
ply our manufactures with the
material for the finest of wooden
goods, on the other hand it cannot
satisfy the butchers. The sheep
having to both feed aud clothe its
keeper, it is an important ques-
ton: What is the best breed of
sheep to do tais? Evidently not
the pure-blood merino. Though
the growing of pure-blooded mer-
mos has its place, and an impor-
tant one, aud the demand for their
wool indicates the prosperity of
manufacture of the finest goods, it
is the crossing of them with other
breeds in which the flesh produc-
ing qualities predominant, that a
sheep best for both meat and wool
is produced. A cross-bred is the
one that in most localities is 10
pay. The merino Is slow ofgrOwth
and small of carcass when mature;
but when crossed with rapid
grower, one that natures early, is
a high feeder, and lays on flesh
rapidly, but not remarkable for its
wool either in quantity or quality,
sheep is obtained that pays for
itielf in its wool of prime quality,
and furnishes good quantity Of
mutton as a profit Or such char
acter are the crosses of the merino
with the cotswold and the south
down. But with the great mass
of American sheep on the western
plains, wool is the important pro-
duct, and here the cross must be
with merino upon the "native''-
| a race of sheep which has PROV n
out of a variety of early importa-
tons to this country-an inter-
crossing of various breeds i'm which
many of its good points have been
lost. In this field the merino has
O great work to do to raise the
yield of wool one, two, or more
pounds per head, and give it
higher value. From the AmeAican
AgricaatlTist.
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MILLINERY GOODS,

DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. &C.,
to which she invites an inspection by the
public. She is determined to sell at the
very lowest prices, and guarantees salts
faction as to quality. mar 81, soft.
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Nothing Shcr Of Unnistakable
Benefits
GONFERRED upon tens of thousands.
~ of sufferers could originate and main.
tain the reputation which
Ayers Sarsaparilla
enjoys tits compound Of the best veg
etable alternatives, with the Iodides OF
Potassium and Iron, and is the most esfec-
tual of all remedies for scrofulous, mercu-
rial, or blood disorders Uniformly sue
cessful ard certain in It's remedial effects.
it produces rapid and complete cures of
Scrofula, Sores. Boils, Humors, Pimples,
Eruptions, Skin Diseases and all disor--
ders arising from impurity Of the blood.
BY its invigorating effects it always re-
lieves and often cures Liver Complaints,
Female Weaknesses and Irregularities,
and is potent renewer of vitality. For
purifying the blood it has no equal. 1t
tones up the system, restores and preserves
the health, and imparts vigor and energy.
For forty years 1t has been in extensive.
use, and is to-day the most available med
icine for the suffering sick, anywhere. For
sale by all dealers.
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Dry Goods, Notions,
And Millinery Goods,

and will carry on the business at the old
stand, on the CORNER OF QUEEN AND
BURKE SITS. She asks share of public
patronage, and will make every effort to
please all who purchase from her.
She has just received a new splendid
stock of SPRING
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DRY GOODS !!
MILLINERY, &c.
CHANCE OF PRoPRlETORSHIP.
MISS LOLA sCHEU

Would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that on March Gath, 1880, she purchas-
ed of Mrs. e. Scheu, her entire stock of
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Words Upon Dying Lips.

HOW SOME OF THE GREAT MEN
OF EARTH NET THE KING OF
TERRORS.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
DUST THOU ART.

There is town in Kansas named 'sMon- key Wrench" The inhabitants are probably hard nuts.
 Jones being told he looked seedy, and asked what business he was in, replied: ''The hard wear business-look at my wardrobe!"
 If you are very precise man and wish to be certain of what you get, never marry a girl named Ann, for we have the authority of Lindley Murray and others for the assertion that "Ann is an indefinite article"
 sAre animals color blind ?? asks writer in a scientific magazine. Now there is man who has never wandered through COW pas ture with red flannel shirt on. Come to think of it, we have never wandered through that kind of COW pasture, either.-Burling- ton Hawkeye.
 Our frontier troubles owe their origin to the fact that the army was organized on 8 cigar store Indian footing. It was supposed that the frontier aborigine passed the lazy hours of the peaceful day in holding out leaf tobacco rather than tomahawk, snuff instead of gunpowder. Gazette.
 A downtown school teacher said to an un- should know better; how old are you ?" Thirteen, fifteen or fourteen, sir" Then the pedagogue was mad all over, and he replied 'sTm glad can solve you" And he did he only moved the boy twice, and the solution was reached, but the lad was sore.-Kingston Freeman.
 An exchange speaks a good word for Bos- ton girls, as follows: "A young Maine farmer married highly cultured Boston girl, who didn't know the first thing about housekeep-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
A MISTAKE.

The decision of the Republican Senators to revive the partisan debate on the Election laws looks like mistake. The Democrats really surrendered their position on the ques- tion. They voted money to pay the special deputy marshals and they let the Election laws stand, although in the extra session they had consistently refused to appropriate money for the purpose, and had vehemently declared that the Election laws should be repealed or nullifed. The Republicans cannot fairly find fault with the amendment providing for the appointment of special deputies by the courts and their selection from both parties. This amendment. it is true, is in the form of ''rider" upon an appropriation bill, and leg islation by rider is very objectionable. But the rider itself does not seem to be objection able; and it is difficult to see what is to be gained at this time by long discussion of the evils of riders. It is certain that President Hayes will not sign the bill unless he approves it, and if he does approve it the fact that he is giving his consent to a rider will hardly have much weight with him, judging from what he said when the Democrats were trying to force him to sign bills having riders which he did not approve. Under all the circum- stances, then, the country can get along very well without the great speeches on the subject of riders which Republican Senators intend to maka
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
Price Four Cents.

ing, but had devoted her youth to the study of geology and mineralogy, and when he took her home instead of attending to household duties she went roaming about the farm, and soon discovered on her husbands land gold mine worth $40, 1000. There will probably be a rush of Maine farmers to Boston for wives" It must have been tremendously embar- rassing to that nice young in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who escorted the preachers fair daughter to 8 meeting and arrived late, to hear the reverend gentleman read from the Bible as the couple marched up the aisle, My daughter is grtevously tormented with a devil, ;" which verse occurred in an account of New Testament miracle of which the preacher was reading. The whole congrega- tion snickered, and it would be hard to tell which felt worse, the preacher, his daughter or her escort.
 The New York Hour relates this apt re- joinder of well-known New York editor to a lady whose acquaintance he had made at soiree. As the process of introduction to the lady had not fully revealed her name, the edi- tor hazarded an observation, the reverse of prudent ''Let us change our seats, he said, 'as the gentleman approaching us is my par ticular detestation." 'You are speaking of my husband" said the fair one, with severe glance of disappreval ''Am I not right then in detesting him ?'' was the reply. The fair one admitted that he was.
 MY GRANDFATHER's MULE. My grandfather once owned mule that was tame And would stand on his hind legs and bray. There have been other mules that would just the
 same,
 But notin his elegant way. He'd do as commanded, and neer would complain When grandfather on him did ride. But he stopped short, never to go again, When the old man died.
 And for years without faltering,
 Kick, kick, kick, kick
 He'd cen resist hatering,
 Kick, kick, kick, kick
 For he stopped short, never to go again,
 When the old man died. But at last they determined to start the old mule, And adopted singular plan. One morning in spring, when the weather was cool Backed him up to dynamite can. The mule kicked the can, and needn't exp plain That away through the air he did glide But he stopped short, never to go again, So the old mule died.
 Many years without fa1tering,
 Ktck kick kick, kick
 He'd cen resist halterng,
 Kick, kick, kick, kick
 For he stopped short, never to go again,
 When the old man died.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
EXHIBITION!

IT is perfectly grand to behold the elegant Scotch
 T Trowserings and suitLngs just received at L. H. FREEDMAN'S, 92 Church street, and New Haven csn fairly boast of having the best pants cutter in the State. Scotch Trowserinss made 10 order, with pa- ent rubber bottom protectors, for $7.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
COMMUNICATIONS.
A Pertinent Question.

Pertinent Question.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 A resident on Wooster street would like to inquire of the ''powers that be" what is the necessity of keeping four or five inches of 'extra fine" on the roadway, or thereabouts The streets generally are dusty enough, but why so much more on Wooster street than elsewhere? Why? Should not the city sprinkle it if it is desirable to have it stay
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

POLITICAL CONVENTIONS. Republican National Convention, Chicago, June 2. Connecticut Republican Convention, New Haven, April 2.
 New Hampshire Republican Convention, Concord,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

There has been another furry in the French Chamber of Deputies about "American com petition" It seems that the enterprising Yan- kee is now introducing horses in large num- bers into France, and the native horse .raisers
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

Sournal and Gourier.
Thursday Morning, April 1. 1880.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

The Republicans of the several towns in this State requested to sand the usual number of delegates to the State Convenon to be held at the Grand Opera House. in the city of New Haven Wednesday, April T. lS8O at 10 o'clock to appoint delegates to th4 Republican National Convention and to do any other proper business.
 In accordance with the rules adopted in 1876 the fol- lowing notices given:
 l. All for the appointment of delegates to the State Convention must be held at least five days before the convention.
 2. The chairman of each town committee must send copy the credentials of the delegates from his to the secretary of the Republican state Gen. tral Committee at least four days before the conven ton.
 3. of the delegates will be held at the New Haven House, on Tuesday, April 6, at o'clock p.
 A. District conventions will be held at the Grand Op House. at Il o'clock g. on the day of the vention nominats district delegates to the National Convention.
 By order of the Republican State Central Commit. tee. CHARLES J. COLE, Chairman.
 Hartford. Feb. 25, 1880.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

The defeat of the Workingmen's ticket in San Francisco is very encouraging, as the vote shows that the workingmen themselves are getting tired of their false friend Kearney.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Where is the pan who hid the street sprinklers
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

It is stated that Mir. Jay Gould now controls 1864 miles of railroad, and will soon control BOA miles more.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-01

The factory in Rockville formerly occupied by the Middletown Tool Company, and later by Messrs. Work Bonfoey, is soon to be put in operation by joint stock company known as the Globe Tool Go.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21

Pursuant to call the Clarke County Re-
publican Central Committee met in Vancou-
yer on Saturday, Oct. I6, 1880 Present as
follows:
Lincoln precinct X. Abrams by NJ.
r. Hathaway, proxy.
Lacamas NJ J. Fleming
Preston-A. J. Remington.
Cedar Creek-E. K. Hamilton by j. c.
Miller, proxy.
Eaton-E. Pratt by Ira f. Spencer, proxy.
Fourth Plain-F. w. Blair
Pollock NJ. Spencer.
Fern Prairie-E. 7. Mckinney by Jack
son Davis, proxy.
Lewis River-J. c. Miller.
j. c. Miller was elected temporary chair
man, and the following resolution read and
unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, John F. Smith, Esq, hereto
fore appointed Il member and chairman of
the Clarke County Republican Central Com
mittee from Vancouver precint joined in Il
call Tor mass convention in opposition to
the county convention from which he de-
rived this appointment, and also took an &C
tive part in the late so-caled Peoples Con-
vention in nominating ticket in opposition
to that nominated by the Republican County
Convention, therefore, be it
Resolrei, BY the Republican Central Com
mittee of Clarke county that the office of
the said John F. Smith as a member and
chairman of said committee be and the same
is hereby declared vacant, and that said
committee do now proceed to the election of
member from Vancouver precinct to fill
such vacancy.
Byron Daniels was unanimously elected to
fill the vacancy and was made permanent
chairman of the committee, and J. c. Miller
secretary.
II. c. Blackwood having declined to &C.
cept the nomination for County Commits
sicner in the ID District, Marshall j. Flem
ing Il Lacamas was unanimously nominated
as the republican candidate for that office.
VIM. F. Geek having also declined to ac-
cept the nomination for coroner, B. n. Lev
erich of Vancouver was chosen as the candi-
date for that office
The Clarke county delegation to the late
Republican Territorial Convention having
by consent of the respective delegations to
said convention from Skamania and Klcki-
tat counties designated James A. Kerns, of
Washougal, as republican candnate for
Joint Councilman in the district composed
of Clarke and the aforesaid counties, the
committee ON motion unanimously approved
and ratified such action.
1t was on motion declared that the com.
mittee should meet upon the call of the
chairman at any time he may deem meet
ing necessary.
After discussing and transacting other
business OF minor Importance the committee
adjourned. BYRON DANIELS.
j. c. MILLER, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21
Treasurer'S Notice.

The duplicate assessment roll Of Clarkc
County, W. T., for the year 1850. is now in my
possession for the collection Of the taxes
levied therein. Taxes will be delinquent on
the 3lst day Of December next at o'clock =.
NJ, and unless paid prior thereto ten (l0) per
cent will be added to the amount thereof as
penalty, and interest charged at the rate of
twenty (2O) per cent per annum from date of
delinquency until paid.
Myself or deputy will be at my Office in the
lower portion of the Odd Fellows Building
on Main street, Vancouver from s to Il and
from to p. NJ, to receive and receipt for
said taxes. FRED w BIER,
Go. Treasurer of Clarke Co., W. T.
Vancouver, Oct. 20, 1850. Nv
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21
The Oregon Kidney Tea.

If your back aches, or if you have any
trouble with your kidneys or urinary organs,
don't buy some nostrum that you know
nothing about, made in some distant city to
sell, but buy a remedy that has never been
known to fail, made from herbs produced in
Oregon and put up by firm known all over
the coast. Patronize home industry and be
cured at the same time
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21

HuMBuG. We are informed that the
men who represented an Ohio nursery in the
Willamette valley last year are now operat-
ing in the Yakima country. Lasty year these
men would buy trees OF Oregon and Wash
ington nurseries, put new names and labels
on them, selling them at fancy prices as be-
ing something new and wonderful. They
don't get any stock from Ohio at all. The
law took hold of them at Salem, and they
left to try their money-making game else
where. We warn the farmers of Yakima
and klickitat to beware OF them, as they
are cheats and humbugs, statement we
stand ready to furnish the proof of.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21

BATTLE GROUND. months school
closed in Dublin, district No. a. on Oct.
LIST. The directors and parents of the chill
dren are well pleased in tie way they have
advanced under the care of Miss Martha
Clark as good and faithful teacher, for
which we give her great credit.
VIM. FARRELL,
HENRY Ewes,
Directors.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21

DENrIsrRY.-All persons having dental
work will do well to call on A. Dobbins,
who will do you a neat job and guarantee
satisfaction. Naros Orw administered in
realized by the patient. Come at once and
you will get work done below Portland
prices. Remember the place private rooms
up stairs at Mrs. Brant's. Vancouver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-10-21

On Friday afternoon shooting af
fair occurred at BaiZley's ranch, near
Cello, between :. T.. Bailey and Jas.
Leary, resulting in Bailey receiving
fatal wound in the thigh. Itappears
that Leary was out cunning and ap-
preaching the ranch aforesaid was or
dered Off the premises. Hot words en-
sued and as Bailey neared him he
shot. Leary is under arrest.