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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Coop BYE, SPANswIcK.- following
are the parting words of the Olympia Courier:
Rev. I. w. Spanswick, has, at last, been
turned out of the Baptist Church and de-
posed from the ministry His course, for
several years, has been so VIGOROUSLY bad
that the church owed it to herself and to the
cause of religion to do, long ago, what has
at last been done. He has been exposed,
time and again, by the public press, and we
feel that the punishment meted out to him
has been very tardily bestowed.
The Seattle InteUigencer gives him the
following send-off:
Rev. 7. w. Spanswick, who has attained
an unenviable notoriety in Oregon, Wash
ington and British Columbia, has, upon trial
by the Baptist Church in Salem, been con-
victed of ''prevarication and falsehood and
conduct unbecoming Christian minister"
and, by o unanimous vote Of that tribunal,
he was on the 2Sth ult. excluded from the
Baptist Church and silenced from its minis
try. The course of the church in standing
by black sheep of the Spanswick character
is reprehensible. There has been no ques-
ton with nearly all who are acquainted with
Spanswick of his wrong doing in every place
where he has made any considerable stay.
He has been exposed in newspapers all over
the north Pacific coast, aud bitterly de-
nounced. He has also been run out Of some
places, and so far has denied no charge nor
attempted any vindication- He is undoubt-
edly bad.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

We the undersigned would respectfully
request all citizens of Clarke County inter
ested in agriculture, to meet us at Brant's
hall in Vancouver, ON Saturday, February
8, 1851, at 2 2. NJ, for the purpose of con
sultation in reference to the formation Of an
Agricultural Society for the improvement oil
live stock of all kinds, and grains Of every de,
scription.
For further information call at @. w.
Durgin's store.
Signed,
G. w. DURG1N,
J. I. GOSS.
Nj. G. HENSLEE,
j. w. COCHRAN,
DAVID RUSSELL.
l. NJ. HIDDEN.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

SCARLET FEvER-The Portland Oregon;an
of Tuesday says correspondent to-day calls
attention to the rapid and alarming spread
of scarlet fever in the city, and offers sug-
gestions well worthy of attention. The fe-
yer is attacking children by dozens and Che
deaths are many. People have hoped and
waited for the disease to run its course, y
but instead, it becomes more general and its
form grows more malignant. The danger is
present and serious and should be combat
ted by immediate and united efforts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

FROM LEWIS RIVER. BY request we send
you the minutes of the Literary Society
which met at the Taylor house on Lewis
river, a mile and half below Halls bridge,
on Saturday, Jan. Sth. Society met accord
ing to adjournment. J. NJ. Armstrong in
the chair. About an hour was then spent
in spelling, after which recess of ten min
utes was taken. The society being again
called to order by the chairman the follow
ing exercises took place: Declarations by
Raymond McDonal, Winslow Dmick, Jas.
ODonnell, Celia O'Donnell and Sumner
Lockwood were delivered in good style.
Select reading by Mary T. McDonal. j.
NJ. Armstrong then read composition.
Ransom Ginder, James O'Donnell and Ell
mer CENTS acted the "Four o'clock Train
in an excellent manner. Mr.. George Dim
lex then delivered such an address as few
but himself can deliver The following Off
GERS were elected to serve until permanent
organization is effected: James O'Donnell
president; l.. c. Farmer, vice president; J.
NJ. Armstrong, secretary; Ransom Ginder
marshal. John Ginder, Ransom Ginder and
James O'Donnell then acted the "Blind
Fools in a manner that brought down the
house. John Ginder then sang a song in 6
creditable manner, after which the society
adjourned until one week from date, (next
Saturday EVENING"
MARY 7. McDoNAL, Secretary.
January, 18th.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

There is considerable diphtheria in the
country back of Seattle.
The Renton coal mines are connected with
Seattle by telephone; distance, % miles.
The rope with which Thomas was hung
was divided into inch pieces among relic
hunters.
II. A. Marsh, of Fidalgo, has henery
which has Melted him $1,000 in the sale of
eggs during the past year.
The Gazette records Is inches of snow at
Goldendale during the late storm, and "A
inches of water up to the present time.
The body of John Shoemaker, who was
drowned on New Years day, in the Cowlitz
river, in Lewis county, was recovered on the
10th, under drift.
A gold ring was stolen from the finger OF
Thomas while his body lay in the Catholic
church at Walla Walla. between the time of
execution and interment
Both democratic and republican papers on
the Sound speak highly of Hon. Elwood
Evans appointment as prosecuting attorney.
1t is one in every way deserving
The Sisters school at Seattle opened with
25 scholars. The number will probably be
doubled before the term closes Four Sis
sters are at present engaged in the school.
The Tacoma mill is furnishing the n. p.
+. r. Co. an immense amount of lumber,
supplying on a single order 750 600 feet.
The company is building 250 cars with a
part of it.
A few days since young man named
Henry Shepherd, about % years of age, was
drowned in Wind river, Washington Terri
tory, about two miles from Collins Landing
on the Columbia river.
Engineer Bogue, with his exploring party,
started Tuesday last week to make a recon-
noisance in the direction of the Tacoma pass
He left the railroad at Puyallup and started
up the Stuck for Green river which, as pre-
viously stated he will follow up to the sum-
nit.
The severe weather and heavy SHOWS pre-
vailiug east of the Cascades has been disas-
trous to stock A large number of cattle
and horses have persisted from hunger and
exposure; but the greater loss has been con-
fined to sheep reaching in some sections
from 40 to so per cent.
Coal to the amount of l3S, 497 tons was
shipped from Seattle during 1880 During
the ten years from 1871 to 1850 inclusive
the shipments amounted to 729, 1876 tons, ag-
gregating in value at that port to about So,
UWU.UUU, ana ABOUT as much more Wnen
landed at San Francisco.
The good work of throwing up levee
along the Skagit river so as to protect the
north Skagit marsh country has commenced
and is said to be progressing finely. Those
interested in the Padilla section have al.
ready commenced work, and those of the
Pleasant ridge district are getting in shape
as fast as posslble to continue the work to
completion.
Asl an evidence OF the n. p. r. Il. CO. :
intention to build road over the Cascade
mountains as soon as possible, Chief Engi-
neer McCartner informed the Walla Walla
Union. the other day, that 10000 tons Of
steel rails for the Cascade division Of the road
were on the way from the east, and that
many more tons Of rails and materials would
be shipped soon.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

GONE FROM OUR GAzE.-C. ii. Abbey and
wife of Lewis river, departed for home yes
terday. Charlie has been very industrious
while on his visit here, ''bottoming chairs"
and squeezing the juice out of congressional
records aud patent Office reports We are
glad we have made one man happy by fur
nishing him with capital for winters bust
ness.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

QUARTERLY METTING.-The Second Quar-
terly meeting for the Lewis River Circuit
will be held at the Marble Mill school house
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. Doth and Both.
Service to commence at II o'clock A. NJ.
JOHN FLINN, Pastor
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Producers or first hands are paid the follow.
ing prices:
WiEAT-S5c per bushel
OATS-42 cents per bushe
HAY-Loose Timothy, $l5 per ton; balsd
SlS bottom, Sl0@l2
POTATOES-50c per bushe
BACON-liams l5c per pound; Sides lo;
Shoulders, 9 to 10c
LARD-14c per pound
BUTTER-Fresh roll, 80 to Csc.
EGGS-35c per dozen.
CHICKENS-Lve, So so per dozen.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

A tree has lately been cut by railway log
gers near Olympia that was 122 feet without
limbs, straight as an arrow and perfectly
clear of knots or flaws. 1t was cut into four
logs that measured as follows: First log "a
feet long, SO inches in diameter at top end;
second, "a feet long, diameter so inches;
third, 80 feet long, diameter 46 inches;
fourth, 80 feet long, diameter A inches.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

DIVORCE SUITS. Thirty suits for d-
vorce are to be tried in the State Circuit
Court at Portland, which convened on Mon
day last If the thing works as usual about
dozen couples of them will be over here
within six months to get Squire Maxon to
re-marry them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

MORE RAILROAD TIEs.-Reese Anderson
and one of the Secrists have taken sub
contract from John Levins of Portland to
get out 10000 ties for the O. Il. & N. Co.
The work on this contract has already COM
menced.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20
NOTICE

All persons knowing themselves indebted
to the estate of NJ. Whittier, either by note
or book account must call in and settle the
same within thirty days from this date and
thereby save costs. By order of
MRS. A. L. WHITTIER,
Executrix.
Vancouver, JAN 20, 1881
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Neatest, incest, nobbiest, cleanost, coolest,
cosiest, best lit, highest ceiling, largest sky
light-in fact the Bon Ton place,
"THE IDENTICAL"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Persons wishing to buy farm will please
call on the editor of this paper, who knows
of several good ones for sale ON reasonable
terms. If
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

HORSE SroLEN.-Not long ago Mr.. Tom
Merton of 4th Plain turned his old gray
pony into Alexander's pasture, and in a
short time the pony was missing. The peo-
pie are satisfied it was stolen. Merton has
ridden that horse to and from Vancouver
for nearly twenty-five years, and the beast
has attained already the ripe age of p years.
1t is the opinion of some that the man who
would confscate that old landmark would
steal a good horse.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

For one of those elegant Tom & Jerrys
and fine cigar Joe Healey presents a lay
ont hard to beat in this neck of woods,
which should not be forgotten by those who
seek
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

OUT OF THE DRIFT. Last week the Van
couver boys had fine time taking in rail-
road ties and bridge timbers that were float
ing down the Columbia, carried away from
the upper country by the high water. The
o. r. & N. Co. has offered 10 cents each for
saving ties floating in the Columbia.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Be SHoRT.-Long visits, long stories, long
essays, long exhortations, and long prayers,
seldom profit those who have to do with
them. Life is short; time is short. Mo-
ments are precious. Learn to condense,
abridge and intensity. We can bear things
that are dull if they are only short. We
can endure many an ache and i'll if it is over
soon, while even pleasures grow insipid, and
pain intolerable, if they are protracted be-
yond the limits of reason and convenience
Learn to be short. Lop off branches; stick
to the main facts in your case. Hyou pray,
ask for what you would receive, and get
through; you speak, tell your message and
hold your peace; boil down two words into
one, and three into two. Always learn to
be short
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Weeks FLORAL GUIDE.-Of the many
guides and seed and plant catalogues sent
out by our seedsmen and nurserymen, and
that are doing SO much to inform the people
and beautify and enrich our country, none
are so beautiful, so instructive, as Vick $
Floral Guide. Its paper is the choicest, it's
illustrations handsome, and given by the
hundred, while its colored plate is gem.
This work, although costing but 10 cents, is
handsome enough for gift book, or place
on the parlor table. Published by James
Wick, Rochester, n. y.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

HOUSE BREAKING.-Some time Monday
evening while George Allen was attending
to his duties as janitor of the City hall, his
wife being also away from home, his house
was broken open and burglarized. On re-
turning home after the adjournment of the
Council he found the door of his house burst
open, but upon searching he missed nothing
but a watch with an old oroide case. Per-
like unto those of last winter and spring.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

Our BOATS CoLLIDE.-The Oregonian of
Saturday says: Yesterday afternoon as the
steamer Latona was endeavoring to make a
landing at the foot of Alder street, the cur
rent swung her with force against the side
near there. The Latona was heavily loaded,
which brought her guards under those of the
Lurlne, and the result was that the side of
the Latona was stove in for some 10 or 20
feet and one of her small-boats smashed.
There was no damage whatever to the Lur-
line.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

.E'-Samplcs sent on application. Orders
from the country whether large or small will
receive careful attention. thereby giving Ia
dics,in the country equal advantages with
residents in this city.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

RETIRED.-Aug. Schuster, of klickitat
county, who numbers many friends in Van
couver, this month retired from the Office Of
sheriff of his county, a position which he has
filed most acceptably for thirteen years.
which makes him the boss sheriff of the Ter
ritory. Schuster is full of years, and hon
esty, and good dinners, and he retires en-
tirely by his own will, having served the
people well through the worst times-and
may the people serve him as well hereafter
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20

PEOPLES TRANSPORTATION Co.-The Di-
rectors of the company met on Saturday last
and elected officers: G. w. Durgin, pres-
dent; Matt. Brown, vice president; J. R.
Whittier, treasurer; Ed H. Freeman, secre-
tary. The directors will have business
meeting on Friday evening, at which time
the officers of the boat will be probably
chosen. The upper works of the boat are
now being built, and in ten days or two
weeks the boat will be launched, and taken
over to Portland to receive her machinery.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-20
Vancouver Market.

Vancouver, Jan. 20, 1881.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-06
Tnhuman Natives.

Tunis, 4.-The insurgents have torn up
the track of the French railway, burned
the station at MsdzsghG, and massa
cred more than dozen employees. in-
Guiding several British subjects, some of
whom they burnt alive. The remslns
of the station master, who Was among
those murdered, were burned IN the
presence Of an enormous crowd. The
railway WAS much damaged, and large
quantity of rolling stock destroyed.
Paris, General Favre, minister OF
war, has confirmation Of the burning Of
the railway station at Madzsghs, and
the massacre Of several Englishn.en, by
Tu1is insurgents. The stack was made
by the Arabs, who recently attacked Ali
Boy. The station master, an ex-leuten-
ant Of the French army and chivslier
of the legion Of honor, was
burned alive, and Ten employees,
mostly Maltese, were massacrea.
RonSsian, French minist' at Tunis, has
invited TIE English and Italian consuls
to assist at the official inquiry into the
disaster. The English and Italian CON-
splar clerks, doctors, etc., have accord
ingly gone 20 Evadzequs, for the purpose.
Six hundred French troops went there
on the 20tn ult, but the Arabs dis
appeared long before their arrival. The
massacre was undoubtedly caused by
the wholesale destruction alike of farms,
vineyards and villages, which General
SabAt al considered necessary around
HaghourRn The Tunisian authorities
are trying to screen the Arabs accused of
the murder of the Maltese and Italians.
No arrests have yet been made. The
Zebesss column of French troops has al
resdy entered the regency and captured
Gsza, after a severe battle with Djariel
Arabs. Ali Bey has sent a message
stating that he is not able to hold out
longer, and demanding q French escort
to effect his retirement. His position is
critical, & mutiny having broken on. in
his camp.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS!|


New York, 4-The fund for Mrs. Tar
fsld and family reaches 1884. 679. j..
New York, 4.-Fletcher o. Harper, OF
Harper Bros, died to-day.
New York, 4.-Rsierring to the an
nouncement, yesterday, ct the Produce
Exchange, Of John Bows Maers, OF the
frm Of David Bows & Co. the Sun says;
He came here when q young maD to
enter the service of his uncle, Ami
BOWS. He left him to 20 to California,
whence he Was summoned in 1859 By his
uncle David Bows, with whom he has
since been associated. He died at his
summer home, lrvington, yesterday
weeks. The funeral will be held there
on Wednesday morning.
On Thursday, ''St. Julien" is to be
to beat the three last heats made by
MAUD s." in Belmont Park. "st.
Julien" is said to have lately rounded up
TO his work in magnificent form: His
performance ct Point Breeze will be
noted as an indication of what he will do
when he meets ''Trinke" in the coming
matches.
New York, 4.-The factory of the New
York Silk Manufacturing Company, To-
Gated at Marion, n. j., was attached
this afternoon. The company failed
about two weeks ago, and the factory
was closed. Work was resumed this
morning, but the factory was again
closed.
The East river bridge trustee reports
its receipts from all sources TO be Sl3.-
222, 12O; total expenditures, $13, 166. 1872.
The republican central committee
which antsgonizes the so-cAlled machine
committee has elected delegates and al,
ternstes to the state convention and will
contest the right of three opponents to
seats in the convention on the ground
that the latter do not represent the pre-
ponderating element Of the republican
party.
Boston, 4.-Rosse, the italian TRACE,
dian, played tonight before large and
brilliant concource king Lear" was
his impersonation. Longfellew went be-
hind the scenes and congratulated Rose
at the close of the fourth act.
Cleveland, 3.-GArfeld monument
fund, SIS, 1877, collections to-day, S1,077.
Washington, 5.-Estimates fer the
new work proposed for the current year
for the light house board, for the main
tenance of the service, amount 20 about
So, 600, 600.
Baum, to-day, decided that every per
son or company having a place OF bust
ness where stocks, bonds, bills OF ex-
change Or promissory notes are dis
counted or sold is legally a bank or
| broker, and the capital and deposits are
! taxable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-06
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R'Y
The craat Connecting Link the East and the

the = asst anu IilS UOSA
Sleeping Cars fer sleeping purposes, and PGtoSa
great feature of our Palace Cars IS S1OhIfsSl
SALOON where You can enjoy your haVaDsT
ar all hours Of the day. ,,...zas
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the NJ SSiSSIpkL
and Missouri rivers at al points crossed by tiz
line, and transfers are avoided at Couhcll biunS
Kansas CITY LeavenWorth and AtchlSon, coz
pectionS being made IN Union DepOtS: ~
The principal r X. connectlons .
this great Through Line are as tOilowa@
At CHICAGO. with ali diyerging lines Tor Lzz
East and South.
At ENGLEWOOD, with tne Las. q Il -, dh0S-
Fl. W. & c. R. Rds -
At WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with p Z. q u
L.R.R.
At PEORIA, with P. ?. Il j.; +; D. d <; l. BE
W; III. Mid; and T. P. & W Rds;
At Rock ISLAM with milwaukee and RooF
Island Short Line" and ROck Isfd Z Peo. ReHS
At DAVENPORT, with the Davenport DiviSls-
AtWEST LIBERTY, with the y. Z. = : n ES-@
At GRINNELL, with Central Iowa T. =
At DIES MONIES, with D. Nj. q F. u. r.
AtCoUNCIL BLUFFS, with Union racine XXX
AZ OMAHA with 3. & Mo. r. r. 2. IN Men
At COLUNBUs JUNCTION. with Be. +, r. h-se
At OTTCMWA with Central Iowa = X, ~
st. L. & Pac., and G. B. and q X 7v RaS. u.r q
Louis & Pac., and St. L, KeO. & \: W. T. EoG
At CAMERON, with II. st. J. K. H.
AtATCHisON with Atch., Topeka q Santa5f.
AtLEAvENwoRTH, with Union Pac. anc h1st.
At K4EsAs CITY. with al lines for the Wss
and Southwest
Gibson, and LEAVENWORTHs
Great Rock Island Route" are SOLO
our 5 home Office. address,
L.. ST. JOHN,
General Ticket aad PAssenysr Agent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-06

San Francisco, 3 Tucson dispatch: A
iStGT specialsfrom Dragon Summit, Gays
the indiana, about one hundred strong,
crossed the trail at o'clock this morn
ing-the trail lesding directly towards
Cochise's stronghold, which lie about
fourteen miles west only from Tom bstone.
Cavalry are in close pursuit, and late this
afternoon were within less than g mile of
the hostiles. 1t is feared if they are not
overtaken to-day, they will escape into
Mexico. There are about AGO Mexican
troops on the line, which, if notified in
time, can easily intercept them.
Tombstone dispatch: Two men came
in from the Mary Nine on the summit Of
Drsgooa mountains, about sixteen miles
northeast of Tom bstone. and report a
battle being fought at O'Clock this
evening. From where they we're they
saw it plainly and could hear the voices
of the officers in command and the firing.
They distinctly watched the battle hslf
an hour, but could not see either side
getting the better Of the other. They
judged there were two companies OF
soldiers, but could not tel how many In
dians Some soldiers and Indians were
MOUNTED Couriers have been sent to the
mining and hay camps east of Tom bstone
to notify the men If tne dagger. Msyor
Clum and Chief of Police carp are now
-1l:45 D. m.-raising q company Of m en-
to 60 out and intercept the In disns il
they GO south.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-10-06
triumphant RalEBreeds.

New York, 4.-Delegates to the state
convention are arriving rapidly, and
politicians from al parts of the country
are fCcbiDg 10 the city. Elk President
Hayes reached town this morning and
put up at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Ccnkling is not here and will not come.
There is no longer any doubt that the
hslf-breeds will not control the conVen-
ton, bat insist on having credit for all
the nominations made. There will be 10
quarrel no boiling. Stslwarts will be
accorded full representation on the stste
ticket, bot such stalwart nominations as
will be made will not be by stalwarts,
but by the whole convention. Half
breeds mean not only to control the con-
vention in 3 peaceful manner, but also
to declare their ascendency ia the repub-
lican party in the state and assume credit
for the whole ticket. 1t will be the FIRST
time in the history of the state since the
war that country districts which furnish
votes to overcome democratic msjorities
in the cities will have secured supremacy
in the machinery OF the state in the con-
vention.