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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-05
THE F0RTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.

To-day, at noon, the Forty seventh
Congress convenes at Washington. It
is the FIRST time in the history
of the country when both the
Senate and the House were about
equally divided politically, and
no party can count with safety on
a constitutional majority in either
House. The parties are not divided on
any issue of great importance to the
country, the offices being about all that
is involved. There are single and
'double-standard men, those who advo-
cate and those who oppose the free
coinage of silver, as we'll as men vino
favor and men who oppose high pro-
tective tariff in both parties. Reform
in the civil service is the only great
issue, and that is not likely to be set
tied by the present Congress.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-05

The old church bell at Aqua Mansa,
California, is relic of great antiquity in
San Bernardino county. Tradition says
that it was cast when the mission at
Aqua Mansa, and the one whose ruins
may be seen at Old San Bernardino,
We're small dependencies Of the Mission
San Gabriel. The inhabitants dubbed
together and raised 500 to cover the
expense. Old spoons, brass pieces, and
manly little trinkets, entered into its
composition.
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A cablegram from Congressman Dor
cester, Democrat, states that he can
not leave Hamburg before tomorrow,
and does not expect to arrive at WASH
sngton before December 18th. This
gives the Republicans a working ma.
ioiity in the House.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-05

BABER-At Quinn River, November Both, 1881,
to the wife of ". o. Baber, twin sons
NEW TO-DAY.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-05
REDUCE THE PRICES

OF his stock Of pure, FRESH DRUGS Avn
PATENT MEDICINES, and respectfully n,e.
sents the following list to the public An
goods warranted Pure, Fresh and Genuine,
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TERRITORIAL ITEMS.

John Keenan, has found valuable mar
BILE quarry near Seattle.
The price of oysters at Olympia is nearly
double what it was year ago.
Large numbers of cattle are being driven
across the mountains to the Sound to supply
the markets during the coming winter.
A vein of very rich magnetic iron has been
discovered in the Snoqualmie pass. Spec
linens of the same were sent to Philadelphia
and pronounced exceedingly valuable.
A memorial church is to be built at New
Tacoma, to cost $40, 200, in memory Of the
lamented daughter Of Gen. c. b. Wright,
the president Of the Tacoma Land Compa-
ny.
The Colfax Gazette of Sept. 2nd, says:
Judge f. N. Sweet informed the Gazette
that in digging well at Ceur d'Alene mis-
sion last week the laborers struck two foot
ledge of chalk at distance of forty-eight
feet from the surface. The chalk is pure
article.
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Niles (Mlcn.) MlrrOr.I
Col. H. A. Morrow DIST U. s. Inf, has
great curiosity in the shape Of couple of
drum-sticks which have a unique and wonder
full history. They were found near dead
British drummer, at the battle of Saratoga,
l777. They were handed over to drum
mer in the Continental army, by whom they
were used during the remainder of the Rev
dictionary War. A son of the American
owner was a drummer in the War of 1912,
and was with Gen. Jackson on the memoir
able Sth day Of January, 1915, when the Brit.
ish under Packenham sustained their ter
ribe defeat at New Orleans These drum.
sticks beat "The Americans to Arms" and
were used to express the joy of the victors
after the battle was over. A grandson was
before the City of Mexico, and these sticks
were used at the head of the column which
made its triumphal entry into the city. A
great.grandson was a drummer in the Twen-
ty-fourth Michigan Infantry, Of which Col.
Morrow was Colonel, and these drum-sticks
were used in the great War Of the Rebellion
until 1864, when they came into possession
Of their present owner. They were also
in the hands of Michigan drummer at the
the head of the famous Iron Brigade, COM
posed of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin
troops, in the grand review in Washington at
the close of the War. They have played a
wonderful part in the history of the United
States. They have sounded the reveille and
retreat for four generations of American SOL
diers. They are older than the present Gov.
eminent. What was their history in the
British army we have no means of knowing.
They may have been with Marlborough at
Blenheim, or it is possible they sounded the
death knell of the pretensions of Prince
Charles Edward to the throne Of England
on the fatal field of Culloden. One of these
sticks is made of camwood, the other is Of
mahogany. These old drum-sticks will b
placed in the hands of brave VIM. Billiard,
one of the heroes of the Rebellion, and be
used at the reunion of soldiers and sailors of
Southwestern Michigan at Buchanan on thu
25th inst. 1t ought not be difficult for thu
old soldiers to keep step when the music o
the Union is beaten by a pair of drum-stick
which have come down to US from Bur
goynes defeat, more than 100 years ago.
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BRIEF MENTION.

Tho city schools were all closed on Mon.
day.
The sests Of the City Council are draped
In mourning for the nation dead.
The eeuinoctial storm is over, and we may
expect Dme fair weather for month.
D. M Spencer, the Pioneer postmaster,
vas in own on Tuesday, pretty full Of bust
ness.
Rev, Father Archambault, who has been
In Vancouver most of the summer, has gone
to Canada.
]. v. Cochran and family returned from
theiriummer visit to Puget Sound on Sat.
urdaf night.
HG. Strives son Harry, formerly resi-
denthere, has gone to Europe from Seattle,
in asailing vessel.
Tie Territorial Legislature meets next
Moday, and our members have already de-
pated for Olympia.
henry Whittier has sold out his wagon
sfop 1T Walla Walla, but retains the black
ssithing department.
H. L. Caples sent a head of cabbage into
twn on Tuesday weighing p pounds, and
- several hundred more like it.
On account of there being case or two
81 scarlet fever in Vancouver the public
school has been closed for the present.
Hon. Ben Simpson, postal agent, and J.
D. Biles Of the O. X. 4 N. Co., paid Van
couver an official visit on Saturday last.
Nate Fletcher killed fine deer on the
+acamas, which he brought in on Tuesday
and sold to 10 Burke. It dressed ITO lbs.
Mr.. G. c. Manning has resigned his posi-
tion on the Northern Pacific r. r. survey,
and this week he departs for his old home
in the east.
The trial of Jack Powers for shooting Ben
Cornelius was concluded at Portland Satur.
day night, the jury bringing in a verdict of
guilty Of murder.
The Vancouver City Band acquitted itself
very we'll ON it, first public appearance,
showing it has the material for making q
first.class band in time.
The duck hunters are meeting with very
poor success these days, as the feathered
game has not yet come down from the north
In any considerable numbers.
Three Idaho mountaineers arrived in Van
couver with dogs, guns and camp outfit on
Monday evening" saying they were going
hunting on Lewis river. They will hunt for
both bears and bars.
Tho Northern Pacific r. r. surveyors
who have been at work in this vicinity all
summer, last week completed their labors,
and left for work on the line from Ainsworth
down the river.
The communication Of the gentleman from
Lewis river received this week is too per-
sonal for publication, and we must be ex.
cused from allowing any neighborhood quar-
rel from entering these columns.
Rev. Mother. General of the order Of the
Sisters Of Charity of the House of Provi-
deuce, returned recently to the Mother
house, Canada. The reverend lady spent
several months in visiting the institutions of
the order scattered over this Territory.
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At special communication of Washing
ton Lodge No. 4. +. L A. NJ, held At Van
couvsr, w. T., September 26th. 1881, the
following was adopted:
IN MEMoRIAM
OF James A. Garfield, late President Of the
United States.
Our brother, James A. Garfield, President
Of the United Jtates, died on the nineteenth
day Of September, 1881, Of wound inflicted
upon him by an inhuman wretch whom We
loathe 90 much that we will not write his
name.
Because Of this great calamity the hearts
Of all-from the monarch upon the throne to
the humblest citisen-arc bowed with grief.
'From the rising of the sun, even unto the
going down Of the same, there is sorrow and
mourning, because q great and good man has
been taken away from 10.
Bat, while our dear and honored brother
and Presidsnt has departed from earth, he
has left 10 goodly heritags-ths example
Of noble, viftuors life; and. although his
body has this day been committed to the
ground, in the hearts Of the people he will
live forever.
TO his sorrowing mother. widow and
children, W extend our heartfelt sympa-
thiss. and commend them to Him who has
said II viii not leave you oomfortless."
In honor Of the memory Of our deceased
brother and President, let or Lodge room be
draped in mourning for thirty days, and let
each Of us wear tho usual emblems Of mourn
ing for the same period. Let the foregoing
b inscribed upon . separate page Of our
records. and . copy hereof transmitted to
our brothers widow.
The secretary Wa instructed 70 forward .
copy Of the foregoing to the Vancouver In
DEPENDENT, the "Paci6c Censor" and the
"Daily Orsgonian. with rsquest 70 pub
heb the same.
JOSEPH n. FLETCHER
SECRETARY.
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for October ID . 70.
markable number. both for the beauty of 10
illustrations and the interest and Importance
Of it, varied contents. The leading illus.
tratsd article is by William H. Gibson, and
10 entitled "A Berkshire Read" Joesph
Hattoa contributes the fret Il sssiss Of
papers on Journalistic London" Hsary
vsns's article. Adirondack Dsys" 10 .
charming sketch Of vacation life and sport,
with beautiful Illustrations. Charles Rar.
nard. in ''The Telegraph Of Today" gives =
graphic account Of recent improvements in
tslegraphy. with especial reference to the
devices adopted diminishing the eost Of tel
egrsphie operatious. Henry w. Gsady con.
tributes . very important article showing
~ possibilities Of cotton production, The
present detective system of cotton farming.
end the outlook for the Southern manufaet-
uss Of The staple. judge G. c. Goodwin, Of
~ Salt Lake Tnbsae, in HE article ssThs
Nsri.ea Situatioa." sivss expression 70 ~
osaaias alarm fslt By ths 0satils population
u Utah - aeesunt d The growth ed r.
Gpessivsaaes Il " Aarmos systsa.
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the dead were read in st. Luke's Episcopal
Church, there being present a very large at
tendance, among them Washington Lodge
No. 4, A. F. & A. NJ, which marched in a
body from the Lodge room to the church,
making very imposing appearance. In all
ways on that day Vancouver did its best to
honor the distinguished dead.
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u. :. Land Omcc, vancouver, W. l.,
September ~, 1881.
Notice Is hereby that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof In support Of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Reg.
ister and Receiver at Vancouver, W. T., on
Monday, Oct. 81, 1881, viz: Vincent Neswall,
Homestead Application No. 1859, for the
southeast Of southwest u, and northeast
\ Of southwest y, Of Sec. ~, Town north,
Range I east.
his continuous residence upon, and cultivs.
ton Of said land, via: Charles J. Wiilisms OF
In Center p. O., Wash. Ter, Frederick saun.
dcrs, II La Center p. O., W. t. J. G. Miller, Of
La Center z, O.. w r., John X. Gather, OF
s : SsI' i iR r. ". SPARKLING, Register.
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Smiths pure, healthy favorng extracts Of
Lemon and Vanilla are the very best. One
trial is all that is necessary to prove this
They are made right at home, by a live Ore
CONAN. For sale by e. w. Durgin. Ask for
Smith's-take no other. 5sep.
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PIANO FOR SALE.

For sale, a seven octave piano, in good
condition, nearly new, and has been but lit
tie used. Inquire for further particulars 1t
Gridley h Whitney's furniture store.
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R. 3. SuRvEY.-The Olympia Courier ssy,

R. 3. SuRvEY.-The Olympia Cosrier says
that Mr.. R. e. Andrews, who he's bssn .
member Of the engineers corps engaged in
the railroad survey from Kalama to Van
couver. is spending brief vacation in Olym.
pia, and ON Monday, the 26th met, will 70
70 the Dalles to engage in the survey Of the
N. p. Il. r. line up the Columbia to Aims
worth. He says the line from Kalama to
Vancouver presents no difficulties Of any
Importance. except the bGdgs across the
Columbia at that place. =
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Notice for Publication.
Land Otlics, Vancouver, W. T.,

Septembcr 24th, 1881. J
Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Vancouver, W. T.,
on Saturday, Oct. Goth, 1881, viz: Alvin s.
Belts, Homestead Application No. 20Ss, for
the south east a Of southeast Of Sec. "A.
Township 5 north, Range l east.
He names the following witnesses to pr owe
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton Of said land: William Holstein, of Van
couver P. o., W. T., Ansel Marble, Of vancou-
yer p. O., W. T., Thomas Wilson, Of Vancou-
yer p. o. W. T., James Walker, Of Vancouver
p. o., w. 7.
a9sepsl FRED W. SPARKLING. Register.
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ST. HELEN's SOCIETY. The first meeting
Of the st. Helen's Society, for the coming
year, will take place At the rectory Of ST.
Luke's church on Monday evening, Oct. 3D.,
1881. NJ. Z. NICHOLSON, Sscy.
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In accordance with the resolutions Of the
public meeting. funeral services were held
at the public park in Vancouver on Monday
afternoon. At half past ten the procession
Was formed At the City Hall by the Grand
Marshal, ]. 7. Goss, aud was headed by the
Vancouver City Band. Then followed the
Mayor and Councilman. Ellsworth Post Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, the fire
companies in uniform, the orphans Of the
House Of Providence, and citizens generally
At the park the exercises consisted Of music
from the band, and the delivery Of an ora
ton. On the platform was . very fine Gen.
otsph. representing a broken column. COW
cred with ivy aud excellent ornaments made
Of flowers, made by the ladies Of Vancouver.
and was very appropriate to the occasion.
The exercises over, the procession returned
10 the City Hall and disbanded. This dem
onstration was complete success, and much
Of the credit for getting il up bslongs TO Dr..
Sparkling.
In the churches due observance Of the day
was had. Al st. James CATHEDRAL high
nan w. performed At o'clock. At 1870
4. \. The exercises Of The N. f. Church
vesp hid. AZ 80 r. \. the ssgviess fsr
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THE

Neatest, incest, nobbiest, cleancst, coolest,
cosiest, best lit, highest ceiling, largest sky
ight-in fact the Bon Ton place,
''THE IDENTICAL"
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MARRIED..

At Sta Luke's rectory, September 9th,
1881, by the Rev. A. S. Nicholson, Mr..
Henry E. Pike and Miss Martha E. Culley,
both OF East Portland, Ogn.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to whoever it may
concern, that shall hereafter pay no ac-
counts or debts contracted by George w.
Fairchild. either in his name or my name.
Mrs. AMELIA PRoULX FAIRCHILD.
Vancouver, W. T., Sept. 81, 1881. ~
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Wanted--a good girl to do Homework.
Inquire at the residence of j. j. Beeson. Il
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TuAuKA-Ths vancouvsr Fire Dept. ~.
Dr. tAsir tAanks 70 ths City Bsaa Haad fos
~ ssrvioes sundsspd - teen - Monday.
SspA 1oeA. lool.
CaAR Husscuscx. Chisi rs.
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Liberal premiums will Be awarded fol
choice selections Of green fruits.
r. ROBB, Secretary.
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DIED.

In this city, Sunday evening, Sept. 25th,
Mary j., wife of s. d. Maxon.
Mrs. Maxon was one Of the eldest resi-.
dents of Clarke county, well known by all,
and very highly esteemed for her many vir-
tues. acts Of kindness. urbanity to every
one with whom she came in contact, and the
character she bore as true woman. Through
all suffering she made no complaint, being
the same good person in time Of misfortune
as in good health. Many there are who
drop tear to her memory.
Buckingham's dye for the whiskers is an
elegant, safe and reliable article, cheap. and
convenient for use; will not rub off. Try it.
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F. w. Sparkling, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SUI CEoN.
For consultation-ofiice at the NJ. z. par
sonage. Office hours to 0 A. NJ. and after 4
P NJ.
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Cry HALL, Vancouver, ". f.,
September %, 1881

Il
September %, 1881
T, respose to the call of Louis Sohns,
Nor Of UNCOVER, the citizens met at
1880 NJ. to,ake measures for Improper
Observance ofthe funeral day of be late
President, Jams A. Garfield, and to do
such other thingas would show thGespect
of the people for ,e illustrious dead
The meeting wacalled to order b Mayor
Sohns, who read I'll call and state briefly
its object.
On motion offs. W.Brown, May Sohns
was chosen to preside ver the meehg, and
J. j. Beeson was chosel Secretary
On motion q COMMITTEE of threen reso-
buttons was appointed by The chair consist
ing of S. w. Brown, George w. d gin and
N. H. Bloomfield.
While the committee was prefing its
report the meeting was addressed D Messrs'
+. w. Sparkling, J. M. Fletcher d Byron
Daniels. who spoke briefly of the fife and
services of the late President.
4uC COHtulttCC vi
the chairman, s. w. Brown, e4ted the
following, which we're unanimouslt dopted:
Resolved, That in James A. Gaeld, late
President of the United States, e recog-
nice the highest order of statesm$hip and
of moral and intellectual worth.
Resoived, That with our fellowcountry-
men everywhere, we deeply deple his un-
timely death as loss to the worlI to man
kind, and an irreparable loss to the american
nation.
Resolved, That we hail with proSuad sat
isfaction the strong expressions Of vnpathy
coming up from every corner of ou Common
country and from the entire civilizh world,
and regard it as an omen of unity aldanmis-
taxable good to mankind in genera.
Resolved, That we will suspend CIR 'arious
business pursuits on Monday the ST. inst,
that being the day set apart for thb brial Of
the late President, and that we recommend
all our people to assemble at thor 'arious
churches for religious worship, andoterwise
to make such observance Of the da, as its
solemnity shall demand and as ths shall
deem suitable and proper.
Mr.. N. II. Bloomfield then delivere fine
eulogy upon the late President.
Mr.. G. de Neveu being called upo mad
few forcible remarks upon the natiaal as
pect and enormity of the crime which de
prived the people of their official head
Messrs. J. D. Geoghegan, J. G. Blake S. W
Brown, DR.. Randolph Smith, J. NJ. Retche
and Judge G. H. Steward also addressed tn
meeting in ehort speeches.
1t was moved and carried that the dtizen
meet and go in procession to the city park
if the weather be propitious, and, have a
address on Monday at 10 o'clock A. M.
1t was moved that . committee of al
rangements Of three persons be appointed b
the chairman. DR.. F. w. Sparkling J. l
Geoghegan and Chas. Hutscheck were a
pointed as such committee.
On motion N. H. Bloomfield was electe
to deliver the address.
There being no further proceedings tn
meeting adjourned. J.J. BEESON,
Secretary.
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NEW MTNEs.-Prospectors from east Of
che mountains have been this season reach
ing over towards the Lewis river country,
and have reported rich finds, especially in
silver, said to be located on the headwaters
Of the north fork Of Lewis river. Two
or three parties from Goldendale are now ON
the grounds, seeking for claims.
The following addition 10 made to the
Premium List Of the Clarke County Agri-
cultural 4 Mechanical Society:
Dirision A-Class 1.
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The following general order to the Grand
Army Of the Republic in Washington Terri
tory has been issued:
Headquarters G. A. R.,
Prov. Dept. of Wash. Territory.
(Gen. Orders.)
Comrades: Our distinguished and loved
comrade, the President of the United States,
Gen. James A. Garfield, is dead.
In his death the 'Grand old Army Of the
Cumberland" loses . most distinguished
member and . gallant officer. During his
whole career Is soldier aud statesman he
was animated by desire to do good. Let
us emulate his example.
We must remember with tenderness and
love his faithful and estimable wife, his
aged mother and orphaned children, and
tender them in this hour Of their bereave-
ment our heartfelt sympathy.
The posts OF the G. A. r. in this depart
ment will hold memorial services in honor
of the distinguished dead in such manner as
may seem proper for that purpose on the
day set apart BY the President Of the United
States, namely. Monday next, the Goth day
of September.
The customary badge Of mourning will be
worn by comrades for 30 days.
BY command of
FRED w. SPARKLING.
Dept Commander.
Official: A. SLORAH. A. A. G.
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Dirision A-Class I.
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At . special communication Of Washing
ton Lodge No. I, +. L A. NJ, held At Van
couvsr, w. T., September 26th. 1881, tn
following was adopted:
, 1881-10-04

OPTICAL. REPRESENTATION.
CALCUTTA, Oct. :L-Strtla Mohnnllllcd Ans
szul k,an, formerly Orderly Otllcur to tho
Prince Ut Wales, Eogs t0 Cabul as permanent
British ngent wllol. tic Amour returns
there, aud tic AfEtlnn Envoy now ut Sllnla
rcilains in India III that capaclty.
ARMY CONTRACTORS IN TROUBLE.
Thu Commission uppolntetl 10 Inquire into
tho transport mud culn1nlssarlat opGratiotis
durlus tic Afghan campaign has discover
I'd a yAst systeni of bribery and eorr0ptl0n
Several influential natlyo banltors Aaye bec,l
nrrestcd In lntlfu.
I'ItO0liAM.
CALCUTTA, Oct. IA sl'oclal meot1ng OF
tic IutlIun CoMtIell las decltlWt II wltlnlraw
tile British troops frau tho Clia.nan md
Cl.ojak outposts, mud reduce tho Quetta gar
1ison 10 its original strength, plus ono
European regiment. rh!s action Is regarded
W showing tho confidence Ut tho Government
III regar.l to thu effect Ut tho recent battle In
pacifylng Afgl,anlstan, rlsch!n will be re-
TUNED Tor the present,