The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-04-13

Died at his residence in Vancouver on Sat-
urday night, April 9Th, from paralysis, after
an illness Of two days only, aged IS years
within few days. Capt. Troup was born
in London, England, and there became
first class machinist. Over thirty years ago
he was sent in charge Of some heavy ma
chinery to Valparaiso, after putting it up he
determined to remain in America About
1850 or 1852 he first came to the Columbia
river as engineer OF the steamship Columbia,
one of the first vessels on the San Francisco
and Portland line. In 1853 he was in COM
mand Of the little propeller Washington,
which piled on the Columbia and down the
coast. In 1857 he settled in Vancouver and
was in command of the old Vancouver, a
small side-wheel boat on the Portland and
Vancouver route, and for Is years he was
associated with the late Capt. Turnbull, his
father-in-law. In 1870 he originated the
Portland and Vancouver Transportation Co.,
which was afterwards sold to the present
owners. His last sea voyage, aperilous one,
was in 1877 on the tug Pilot to San Fran
cisco and return to Puget Sound, on which
voyage he had very narrow escape from
being wrecked on the Columbia bar In
1878 he engaged in business at Walla Walla,
where he remained little over year, and
since that time has remained at his home in
Vancouver. Having been identified with
steam boating since the earliest times on
this coast, he was well known every
where. He brought up in this business his
two oldest sons, who are both honorable
ornaments to the profession. The only sur.
viving member of his fathers family is a sis
ter, now residing in London. On Monday
his remains were laid in the city cemetery,
alongside those of his brother who died
years ago. The last sad rites were attended
by an unusually large concourse of citizens,
the ceremonies being in charge of Washing
ton Lodge, No. 4, F. & A. NJ, of which he
was one of the oldest members. The fire
department, of which he was member, also
turned out in force, No. in command of
foreman Ed. Dupuis, No. 8 in command of
assistant foreman Frank Stevens, and alum
der command of Chief Engineer Chas Hut
scheck. Capt Troup will long be remem-
bered for generous nature and many noble
qualities of heart that made him popular
man, while every true friend will throw over
his memory that mantle Of charity which
must now cover the one sin through which
so many good men have become their own
worst enemy. May he have the quiet rest
which he has so long desired.
DISTRICT COURT. Following are the cases
disposed of since our last isssue
Territory VS.. James Daily; tried, and ver-
dict rendered of guilty of assault with intent
to commit murder-sentencsd to IL years
hard labor in the penitentiary and to pay
the costs.
Territory VS.. Peter j. Stice; indicted Tor
grand larceny-case continued to next term
Territory vs.. Rosa Cline; no bill found,
and defendant discharged,
Territory VS.. Chas. Brandley; indicted for
keeping open saloon and selling liquor on
Sunday-ined $25 and costs, to remain in
Jail till costs are paid; also was fined IS for
selling liquor without license.
| 0. r. l. N. Co. VS.. Portage r. r. Co;
continued.
| Lille A. Conboie vs. George R. Conboie;
continued.
VIM. H. Delay VS.. Zerelda H. Delay; d.
vorce granted.
A. s. Estabrook VS.. NJ. Groper; dismissed
at plaintiffs motion and cost
B. Verdier VS.. Otis Freeman ct al judy
ment against defendants.
James Costello VS.. Amanda Costello; d.
vorce granted.
| Elizabeth Preston va. G. E. Tyszkiewicz;
dismissed on plaintiffs motion at plaintiffs
| cost.
H. C. Lieser was admitted to practice, on
examination. c. B. Watson Of Oregon was
also admitted to practice in Territorial
courts on certificate.
| The court adjourned on Friday night.