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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

THE WORTH OF LIFE.-Prof. David
Swing, of Chicago, preached recently
upon the "Worth of Life" In closing
his sermon he said: eff the grave is the
end, then the march of man, otherwise
made with flying banners, and with rich
caparison, and with victories assured for
tomorrow, becomes o funeral march be-
fore we have journeyed far from our
childhood home; and in all the last
years the flags must be furled and
their stats pointed downward, and the
music must be hushed in mufiled drums.
Follow education and law and o power
full will and lofty ideals as our youth
may, many of them die in early life, and
many live long, only to fail Of finding
anywhere the smile of their Father in
Heaven. If we must limit this human
experiment to this brief earth, then our
logic fails, and all our eloquence must
turn into a lamentation, to end with the
sad words: He is dead. Given such o
sudden termination of the human career,
and all logic and rhetoric fail. The lips
of preacher and orator and thinker, the
aspirations and hopes of man, grow
silent in anticipation of that perpetual
silence just at hand"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
A Death.Be Sermon.

A gentleman died at his residence in
one of our uptown fashionable streets,
leaving 81 900, 900. He was member
of the Presbyterian church, in excellent
standing, good husband and father and
o thriving citizen.
On his death bed, lingering long, he
SUITE red with great agony of mind, and
gave occasional expression to his re-
morse at what his conscience told him
had been an i'll spent life.
"Oh" he exclaimed, as his weeping
friends and relatives gathered around
his bed, ''if could only live my years
over again, would give all the wealth
l have amassed in lifetime. It is q
life devoted to money getting that I re-
greet 1t is this which weighs me down
and makes me despair of the life here
after"
His clergyman endeavored to soothe
him, but he turned his face to the wall.
"You have never reproved my avari-
cious spirit" he said to the minister;
you have called it wise economy and
"forethought, but my riches have been
only a snare for my soul! would give
all possess to have hope for my poor
soul"
In this frame of mind, refusing to be
consoled. this poor rich man bewailed q
life devoted to the acquisition Of riches.
Many came away impressed with the use
lesspess of such an existence as the
wealthy had spent, adding house to house
and dollar to dollar until he became o
millionaire.
All knew him to be protesting chris
tisn and q good man as the world goes;
but the terrors and remerse of his death
bed administered lesson not to be
lightly dismissed from memory.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
The Human Ear.

Few people realize what wonderful
delicate structure the human ear really
ie. That which we ordinarily designate
90, is after all, only the mere outer
porch Of series of winding passages
which, like the lobbies Of great build
ing, lead from the outer air into the
inner chambers. Certain of these pas.
sages are full Of liquid, and their mem
brances are stretched, like parchment
curtains, across the corridors at different
places; it can be thrown into vibration or
made to tremble as the head Of drum
or the surface Of the tambOurine does
when struck with stick or the fingers.
Between two Of these parchment like
curtains, chain of very small bones ex-
tends, which serves to tighten or relax
these mem ORANGES, and to communicate
vibrations to them. In the innermost
place of all, rows of fine thread, called
nerves, stretch, like the strings of q
piano, TO the last point to which the
tremblings or thrillings reach, and pass
inward to the brain. II these nerves are
destroyed, the power Of hearing certainly
departs, ~ the power to give out sounds
is lost by o piano or violin when its
strings are broken Philadelphia
Times,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
TURKISH RUGS.

7 AM OFFERING TURKISH RUG PATTERNS
4 Hooks and Clamp: for holding Frames, At greatly
Flowers kcros, etc, printed en- jute cloth-Burap-
being shaded In various coors required to make them
perfect They filled with rags wool yarn with
hook made expressly for the purpose, making them
NO simple that child can follow the directions In the
catalogue and make very handsome rug 1t q small
cost.
A catalogue Of designs and cost Of each may be had
by addressing
JNO. n. 0ARRlSON n CO.,
wit i67 Third street. Portland. Oregon
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
New Market TheatNr,

w. E. Sheridan, the great actor will
open at New Market theater, Portland,
Nov. 30th in King Lear, to be followed
by some of the best standard plays. He
will be supported by Miss Nellie Holbrook
the celebrated California actress, and a
good company. After playing week at
New Market this accomplished actor will
make trip to The Dalles and Walla
Walla returning to Portland for a short
season. Manager Stechan is bound to
furnish the public with the best talent to
be had.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
A Wife Who Helped.

John Flaxman (who began to be IA
nous nearly hundred years ago) was
the one English sculptor of whom his
country has reason to be proud-and his
statues and exquisite designs in the gal
lery in London called "Flaxman Hall p
after his name, are one of the choicest
collections of art in the kingdom. His
designs and other drawings are the best
known, and scholars will never cease to
admire his "Shield of Achilles" and his
illustrations of Homer. Flaxman had q
good wife, who rather helped than HIM
dered his success; and she deserves q
a share of his fame.
At twenty.seven years of age, when he
had already begun to give great promise
as an artist, John Flaxman married Ann
Denman, cheerful, noble woman. A
friend of Flaxman and an old bachelor,
who, OF course, was expected to have no
better views of marriage, said:
$50, Flaxman, am told that you are
married; if SO, sir, tell you you are
ruined for an artist"
Going hone, Flaxman, taking seat
by his wife, with her hand in his, said:
"Ann, am ruined for an artist"
"How SO, John How has it happened,
and who has done it?
1T happened" he replied, Sin the
church, and Ann Denman has done it. "
He went on to tell her what his friend
had said, how that if an artist would
excel, he must bring all his powers to
bear on his work, and that, if he would
become a great artist, he should visit
Rome and Florence, and study the great
works OF Raphael and Michael Angelo
and others. "And l." said Flsxman,
would be q great artist
"And great artist you shall be, said
his wife; land visit Rome, too, if that
be really necessary to make you great.
''Bpt how?" asked Flaxman.
"Work and economic, was the reply.
II will never have it said that Ann Den
man ruined John Flaxman for an artist. "
Il will 90 to Rome" said he, land
show that wedlock is for a mans good,
rather than his harm, and you, Ann,
shall accompany me-"
They worked, they economical, they
vent to Rome. John Flaxman studied
the great authors, and returned to Lon
don great artist; and Ann Denman
helped to lift him to this pinnacle Of
fame.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15
Al ExeeI1ens Dguggiss.

In our columns il the advertisement of
DR.. Jonu A. Child Of Portland. DR.. Child
has been but four years in the drug busi-
ness In Oregon. but during that time has
built up fine trade. He has always car.
RED tine stock of goods In the toilet and
fancy line which he procures direct from
the east and sells at eastern prices. His
holiday stock is now arriving aud will
contain many unique aud handsome arti-
oles. We can vouch for DR.. Child - an
honorable dealer and are glad 10 say =
word In his pSAise.-PAci6c Ovenees.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

When you 60 to Portland be certain and
visit Isaac Barman The Clother, as it is the
only store in which you can easily contract for
outfit and be sure of receiving satisfaction. Or
send your order; state your size and quality of
goods desired, and il you do not receive them
as ordered don't accept them. Address ISAAC
BARMAN, The Clothier, corner First and
Washington streets Portland Oregon
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Garrison's Sewing Machine Store, 1917 Third
street, Portland is the best place in Oregon to get
your sewing machines repaired and for buying
all kinds of needles, attachments, silk thread and
oil. Agent for the Singer, Home, Wilson, Davis,
Royal st. John. New Home, Crown and general
agent for the Household.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

b 3 ? Go. lNew serlesl. No IS
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Good work is not always appreciated, but in
the case Of Abel, the Gold Medal Photographer
Of Portland, it seems he receives more than his
share Of patronage. His handsome parlors 1877
First street Portland, is always thronged with
work they get from home.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Real silver and also fine steel buttons
are displayed, cut in facets which sparkle
like diamonds and look exceedingly rich
upon street jackets of embossed velvet.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Plumbers S. s. S. Fever and Ague mix.
ture. A sure shot.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Mrs. F. A. Logan, Magnetic Healer, is meet
ing with wonderful success ut her pleasant
rooms conner of Clay and First streets, Portland,
Oregon. Can other physicians say as much.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

Feather head dresses are adopted h,
fashionable matrons.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-12-15

The Household" took the first premium for
Best Family Sewing machine at the Mechanics
Fair, John B. Garrison, l67 Third street, Port
land, Genera, Agent.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

PENSION CLAIMS. -Adjt. Gen. of the War
Department at Washington, r. c. Drum,
says there are now pending in his depart
ment great numbers of volunteer pension
claims, which cannot be satisfactorily veri.
tel for want of information which missing
records OF discontinued volunteer commands
would afford, and it having TRANSFERRED in
many instances that officers OF the late vol
unteer forces have still in their possession
or under their control, hooks and other rec.
ords pertaining to the corps, divisions. bril-
gades, regiments and companies, their at
tentiou is called tn the fact that all such
books and records should he deposited with
that office, and they are earnestly requested
to cause the same to be forwarded without
delay to the aljutant general of the army,
at Washington, d. c. M expense, other
than postage orproper express charges twhen
packages exceed four pounds, the limit for
mail parcels), can be paid by the govern
ment.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

Gen. o. D. Greene will leave on FRIDAY
for a trip to the Sound.
Mr.. Oechste. the new band leader for the
2lst Inf, with four musicians, arrived at
the Barracks yesterday.
Lient. E. B. Rheem, 2lst Inf. returned
to his station from an extended sick leave
He arrived On the State Of California.
Capt S,m'l. r. Cushing, Sub Dept. Chief
Com. Sub, started for Fort LapAai on Of
tciai business. on Tuesday morning.
Lent. Tl"s T. Knox, lat Cav. has heeu
ordered from Fort Wall. Walia to Fort Nc.
Dermit, for duty with Capt. Bernard's COM
pany.
Capt s. P. .Jocelyn, 2lst Inf. from Fort
Townsend. and Lieut.. G. A. Williams 2lst
Inf, from Fort Lapwai, are at the Barracks
on general court.mar,ial duty.
Private Panl Weidlich. of the ordnance
department.. Vancouver Barracks, has been
granted furioush of four months, with
permission to cross the ocean.
C,pt Robt. Pollock, 2lst Inf, left Fort
Townsend EN- route to San Francisco, per
steamer Dakota, on Monday, with IL mill.
tary convict for Alcatraz Island.
Lieut. Price, U. s. engineer corps. who
has been engaged in making a survey of the
bar at the mouth of the Columbia, has com
pieted his work and returned to Astoria.
Lieut.. VIM. MoIiatt. 81 Inf. has been
nominated h, his regilnental commander AS
the officer from his regiment for "A tvs" years
tour at the military school at Fort Lcaven
worth.
Theodore Roth, private of l. company.
LIST Cav, committed suicide at Fort klam.
ath on Wednesday of last week by shooting
himself with a carbine He had been drinN-
ing hard.
Lieut. s. c. Robertson, LIST Cav, has been
granted leave of absence for one year, for
the purpose of attending a course Of instruc-
ton at the military school at Saumnr, France.
Mr. P. A. Wagner. formerly sergt. major
of the 2l>t Inf. has received the appoint.
ment to the vacant clerNshp in the adm.
tant generals office at department headquar-
tiers. ami has entered upon ms duties.
OF the SO graduates OF the military acad
envy of this years class. Is have been as
signed as additional 2d lieutsnants, there
not being vacancies enough TO provide foI
the whole class. The % Infantry has on.
graduate. Lieut.. Virgil l. Brumback. from
Idaho. aud the 2lst has one, Lent. Franci'
j. Herman.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

To You've MES.-We often hear Of young
men who ars never engaged in emplo, ment
vi any kind There are quite number Of
that class in this community. and it is in
their behalf that we make mention OF .
few important facts. Young men. you will
soon grow up to perfect manhood-aye will
stare you in the face. II You keep on in the
course you are taking you will accomplish
nothing will look back in after years
Aud trace your career from the first, aud
exclAim: "WhAt have done for the world
or my Mxker," Now is the time to change
you course before il is too late. Learn .
trade-get employment Of some kind, here
or any " here-but don't lie idle. You are
the makers Of your own fortunes-which
you will never make by dong nothing
Remember that "Luck is fool--pluck is =
hero Think well Of yourself. Have some
object in view. aud then strike out. Az
sume your position. and don't take too much
advice. but keep at the helm aud steer your
own ship. Energy aud determination are
the motives which guric you on TO saccess.
Bs earnest, selfrcliant. and teud TO your
baainsaa end you ars rect sseOssa.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

A RAISING. "A. Buchanan, near La Cen
ter, had an old fashioned ba,n raising on
Thursday. June Both. There were - men
present to raise the barn, besides several
ladies' to help prepare the dinner. 1t was
the best ''turn out" ever seen, in proportion
to the number invited, aud from appear
ances everybody had intention Of doing his
share Of the work aud At the came time hav-
ing social chat with HE neighbor. The barn
10 frams building. 60x08 Tea.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The
Trustees of the Clarke County Agricultural
Society will meet in the city council cham
Der at 2 o'clock, the 10th inst, for the pur-
pose of hearing the report of the committee
on premiums. Also to settle with Levi
Sparks for building fence around the fair
grounds, and to do such other business as
the interests Of the association may require.
1t is hoped that as many Of the trustees as
can, will be present. S. W. BROWN,
President.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

COOP MEN AND TRUE.-The Portland
Standard says the visiting firemen from AS.
toria and Vancouver, who participated in
fcient service to our department at the sew
eral fires which occurred during their stay,
thereby proving that they were no ''side-
walk firemen," but useful as we'll as orna.
mental
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14
Notice to the Public.

On and after July 18th, 1881, and until fur.
Their notice, the undersigned is prepared to
sell meats ut the following prices for cash or
payable at the end Of each month, viz:
Choice cuts, 10 cents per ID.
Shoulder and round steak. from to 8 cts.
Choice boiling beef, Z cts. per 10.
Parties taking 25 pounds or more will he
furnished vt from 1 to cts, according TO
quality.
Choice corncd beef, $40 per barrel.
JOSEPH BURKE.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

SnlD IN THE CoLUMBIA.-Therc is no
longer any doubt about shad in the Column
bia. One of the simon pure variety, Of large
size, caught on the night of the 3rl, was on
exhibition at Rodgers stand on the 4th. in
Astoria The shad is accounted a delicious
fish East, but contains too many bones to
ever supplant the salmon in the affections of
Oregon epicure.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

ARRESTED Capt. Collins arrested Mr.
Geo. WeoOer on Sunday (,d inst.) IN Salem
On suspicion oi having co.nuitted the roo
berry vi Bac~enstOs safe souie time ago.
lis was brought to tins city aAd hai an ca
an.natiou before Judge Birl, and Was us
arseI.-Da,ies Times.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

The proprietor of the Vancouver Brewery
begs leave to announce that he has leased
the brewery and appurtenances to George
H. Mockel and John HUH, to take effect on
the 18th inst. All Its due the proprietor
should be Immediately paid to the under
signed. ANTON YOUNG.
Vancouver. July l3, 1851.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

MovISG AwAY.-The conclusions at Cam.
bridge observatory are that the comet is now
moving away from the earth at the rate Of
100000 miles a day. 1t reached its maxi
mum brightness about II days ago, but will
probably I've visible two mouths yet. The
tail is At least four million miles in length.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

EXCURSION To VANCOUVER The St
Helen's Columbian says; 1.-The Latond,
which has been be .utiiiei Anl cnlarsel, will
July, l7th Sne will start iron St Helen $
about clock A. NJ. We expect splendid
time aud big delegation"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14
Hdqrs. Ellsworth Post, G.. A. R.,

Hdqrs Ellsworth Post. G. A. R.,
Vancouver, W. T.
Gen. Order No. 3.
l hereby promulgate for your information
the following order lssned by comrade Geo.
5. Merrill, Commander. in chief Grand Army
Of the Republic.
JOHN w. COCHRAN,
RoBT. ROBE, Post Commander.
Adjutant.
"Hdqrs. Grand Army Of the Republic,
Boston, July !, 1881.
Gen. Order No. 4.
Awaiting the Hateful Issue which hangs
like a pail over our land, grateful for n
glimpse Of sunshine through the dark cloud,
the soldiers Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public tender their commander i'll arms, the
stricken president. their sympathy aud love.
What lies beneath the veil of the future we
may not seek to know, but renemb boring the
same Almighty power that guided us to vic
tory is beneath our fallen comrade, let us
cast out all our fears and send to the throne
Of grace. not a cry of despair. but prayer
of hope aud faith in divine wisdom and love-
GEO. s. MERRILL,
Communicated chief"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

SEVERELY CUT Last week one OF Owen
Mul.igan. Sons. aged .oont II years, man
a Soy the, which made huge cash III the
muscles. DIR. Randolph Smith went out
and closed upthe wound with proper appIl.
auce5.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

FAVORABLE Mention. The Olympic
Trdnscitm says tnat the 2lst u. >. lniaatry
band furnished mosl eAcclleut music Oh the
Fourth, and 1t Is prouaoiy about the best
that Was listened to Oh the coast BESIDES
furnishing day music, the string bant
plA, cd lor the bali al ColumDia liali.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

some RnUBARB Eugene White Of Fourth
PLAIN, brought to tn.s Office On lues,tay
some rhuDarn raised Oh MS farm by Albert
Clapp, that measured ON an average 70
incnes from the eud Of the stock to next the
leaf, and one stock measured 81 inches
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

A rel morocco covered memorandum &C
count book. containing accounts and bills and
a large amonnt of papers of no value to any
one but the ownr. A suitable reward will
he paid tn the finder by leaving it at this
office or at my shop. j. L. GOSS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

VALUABLE Horse LOsr.-While j. D.
Manning, Of tbis city. was driving his team
Monday morning he noticed that one Of the
horses had taken sick. He took the animal
home. aud did all that could be done, but
Of no avail. for in . short time Afterwards
it died. The horse was valued At $50.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

Ii you want Ice Cream in all varieties
lemon, vanilla. straw berry, chocolate fruit
cream, pine apple cream pudding, German
baked ice cream, Nesselrode pudding, frozen
pudling-don't forget I. O'Neill, as he puts
them up in fine style
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

EXCURSION Emmett Guards. OF
Portland. propose to give pic nc aud ex-
cursion to the Cascades aud Rooster Rock
on Sunday, July 3lst. The swift aud com
modlous steamer u dosin jton has been char
tered tor the occasion.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

Joe Burke comes out in this weeks issue
with new schedule Of prices, which Gus
toners will do well to examine; they will
not fail to note the great reductions made.
Joe will not be undersold Visit his shop
he will guarantee satisfaction.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

SMALLPOX There is one mild case at
Astoria and two in Portland. There is not
much danger that it will be imported here,
but it would be we'll to prepare for it by
vaccination.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

CHANGE OF Tine. Last week Thursday
the steamers of the o. Il. 4 N. Co made
change Of hour in leaving Portland for the
Cascades from 5 to o'clock, the first change
Of time Of leaving on the route during 20
years. This brings the mail at Vancouver
two hours later, about $50 o'clock, which
is not so convenient or satisfactory as the
old arrangement, hut in time We will all be-
come accustomed to it.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

A HANDSOME NUMBER June num-
Der Of the West Shire is one of the best of
that publication yet issued, and will be
found specially interesting to residents of
British Columbia. as it is chiefly devoted to
a description of that country and its resour
ces. 1t contains fine photographic views Of
Victoria, Nanaimo, New Westminster and
Yale, and many illustrations Of the public
and private buildings of those cities and the
scenery of the province.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-14

OVER THE CASCADES On Monday the
steamer Idaho, which has been in service Oh
the upper Columbia for many years, was
brought down over the rapids by Capt Jas.
w. Troup. 1t was most exciting run, and
was male from the upper to the lower Cas-
cales in the short space Of Is minutes. The
passage of this rapid is a feat not often at
tempted, and mus; be trying to the nerves
of those engaged. She passed this city at
hat-past two Monday AFTERNOON, bound for
Portland. 1t is probable she will be thor
ougnly overhauled and placed on the Puget
Sound route.