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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

PRIsoNEas GoNE-S300 REWARD. Last
Monday night some friends of the three Jail
birds managed to get them small saw, with
which large iron bolt was severed and all
the prison doors broken open. Taking the
sheriff. needle gun and ammunition to keep
of other peoples cattle and horses that might
be inclined TO bite them, and all the blankets
Of the county rs an Offset for their injured
feelings and regulations, they shook the
prison dust FROM their heels'and left for parts
unknown to try their luck again. Their de-
scriptioa 10 a. follows: Sam Reynolds, alias
Rohinson, alias Prentice, alias Wild Goose
Bill. age IS years. weight $50 pounds, height
8 feet II inshes, eyes blue, hair and beard
harsh sandy. very long from eyes to tip Of
chin And quite laxative. Eugene Reynolds,
alias Murdock Wellman, alias Msdoc, height
8 feet and inches. age 30. hair dark and .
little bald. swarthy complexion and greyish
eyes, heavy cot. droop shouldered. and not
laxative, but broken out with disease on
forehead aud left loin. WIN. Stilpheu. alias
Frazier. about IS years old. beard. il any,
mingled with gray, horizontal scar three
inchcs losg on left side Of forehead in edge
Of the hair. eyes blue and weight about 10
pounds. Years ago he was packer about
the Boise City and Fraser river mining
campo. sheriff Wills offers : reward II olO0
for each Of them delivered 1t say cosnsy
jail, also 500 reward for the coavieeoa q
the party or parties who hslpea them - -
caoo. ~ o15eNjale G0zate.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21
NOTICE

The proprietors Of the Alta House, hav-
ing employed one Of the best colored cooks
in the country, beg leave to announce that
they are now prepared to furnish dinners for
private parties, oysters and ball suppers at
shert netce, also to accommodate the trav-
cling public in first.class style, and offer
special inducements to city boarders and
families for Sunday dinners. House open at
all time for inspection.
2ldec4. WILLIS & SLOAN.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

MASQUERADE BALL.-The invitations are
out for a masquerade ball in Marsh's hall ON
Christmas night, Monday, Dec. 25th. Lady
maskers win be admitted free. All specta-
tors will be charged so cents admission.
The supper will be served at the Exchange
hotel. Preparations are being made for a
fine party on this occasion. Costumes can
be had at L. c. Thomlinson's.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

HOLIDAY GooDs Mr.. P. @. Healey at
the City Drug Store now displays very
fine stock of articles designed for holiday
presents, including Christmas cards in end
less variety, stationery, perfumeries, vases
toilet articles and hundreds of articles too
varied to mention. He invites the people
to call and examine them
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

OBrTUARY.-Mr. John Proebstel was born
in Germany, Rhine province of Prussia, in
the city Of Gutenberg, on the oath day of
December, 1924, and died suddenly. Decem-
Der 18th, 1882, at his residence in Clarke
county, w. T. Mr.. Proebstel lived in Mis-.
souri, ten years, and removed to this county
in 1882 where he was married, October Sd,
1853. A wife and nine children mourn the
loss OF a true husband, kind and affection
ate father, in his death. Mr.. Proebstel was
patriotic citizen, aud true Christian.
He trained up his children in the nurture
and admonition of the Lord. so that four of
seven sons are able to fill his place at the
family altar. Mr.. Proebstel when converted
adopted the doctrines of the Presbyterian
church, but was not sectarian in his views,
and hence was not prevented by church big
otry from uniting with the true disciples Of
Christ 10 the spread of truth and righteous.
ness wherever his lot was cast. We feel
like uttering the words of the Psalmist un-
der the shadow of this sad and untimely
death:
'Help, Lord, because the godly man doth
daily fade away;
And from among the sons of men the faith
full do decay. L. j. M.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Masonic. following were chosen to
serve as officers Of Washington Lodge No. 4,
+. 4 A. NJ, for the ensuing Masonic year:
w. NJ. John G. Blake;S. W.. L. NJ. Hidden;
J. W., Charles Lee; Treas, John Eddings;
Ses., A. s. Nicholson; S. D., N. F. Bolton;
j. D., VIM. Adder; S. s., Evan I. Thomas;
J. s. Michael McCahe; Tyler. to be chosen.
The officers will be installed on St. John
Day, Dec. 81.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21
DIED.

At st. Vincent's hospital, Portland, Oregon,
Dec. 9th, of cancer on the lungs, discovered
by post mortem) Lyman G., son Of j. A. and
Laura Bennett, and grandson of THE late Squire
Bennett, of Columbia county, Oregon, aged "a
years and months.
Quiet and loved by all,
Though young was willing to go.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-A Pondleton dis.
patch gives the following account Of m ad.
venture that befsll former Vancouver
butcher on Tuesday night Of last week:
Az X. d. Saubsrt was returning homo Last
night he was stopped half mile from town
by two highwaymen. one Of whom seized his
horse and the other commanded him to
throw up his hands. Refusing to comply
the robber fired. the ball from the pistol
passing through Saubert's cap. Sanbcrt
fired hack. but the other robber having cast
his bride reins his horse bottled and ran
The night was very dark and he could not
identity his assailants nor learn the result of
his shot. Pendleton il full o. thu toughest
villains on the coast, and vigilance COM
mittse will probably be formed forthwith 10
drive them out Hall dozen highway rob-
hsriss q attempts have bsen oemmittsd
within w last ~ VIOLA
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

DsowNHD IN SALMON CRExK.--On Sstur.
day morning Mr.. Thomas Belts aad wife,
aad Paul Young and wife, drove into Salmon
creek It the fsrd above Marbles mill, 1t the
eastonary place Of crossing. The recent
high water had washed out hole, and I'll,
hsrsss vent dswn, the wagon turning over
sad throwing al into the stream. The
women Aoatsd down and sraspsd some vii.
lows. Mr.. Bstts, after extricating himself
frsm ENHANCEMENT with the team, swan to
H. woHss. but enc remaining when he
reached the spot, AID he savsd her. Mrs.
Young. His wifs. o. losing her hold, sunk
ont Of sight. and was not seen again until
her body vas found At fsur O'Clock in the
aftsrneen, . quarter Of mile below the
esoeeings between couple Of logs. Mr..
Heoo! va daughter Of Mr.. John Lindsey.
- had been married only few montis.
n - eoeidsat causing her death hes cast
3 go - svpr ~ ssttlsmsnt h wkisk
y ~
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

GEN. ALLEN, No. 3.-There is to be a
special mseting of this fire engine company
on Friday evening. Dec. %, to be held at
their old hall, to settle up the company af-
fairs. All members interested in the affairs
of the company are expected to be present.
and all others are requested to attend. The
meeting is one of Importance.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

MOUNT HOOP LODGE, No. 80, f. l. A. NJ
At the annual election on Dec. o. the follow,
ing officers were elected: II. G. Morrice
W. NJ; Jacob Thompson. s. W.; L. b.
Clough, J. W.; ]. I. Goss. Treas; Danl L.
Harley, Sec.; A. Ceilings, s. d.; A. W.
Hidden, ]. d.; L. Desor. Tyler.
p. NJ. John G. Blake has been invited ia
install the ofiicers-elect on Saturday evening
next. Dec. %. at 1870 p. NJ, in their hall.
Members Of Washington Lodge No. 4. and
soiourning Brethren are fratsrnally invited
b attend.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Wanted-a good girl to do Homework, in
family in this city. Wages according to
competency of the girl will be paid; $50 to
$25 If she is worth it. For further particu-
lars inquire at this office. l4dec
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Holiday goods at Newmans jewelry store
are of the finest quality, and going at prices
less than in Portland for most articles.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

CASCADE MILIs.-This numbering sstab-
lishment. situated few miles above the
Cascades on the Washington side Of the Co.
lunbiA is now under the management Of
Borthwick 1 Frame, live, energetic 6rm.
They arc now working about so men. in the
Logging camps. At the mills, and loading
bargss. The mills are cutting about 25, 900
feet per day, most Of which is taken BY the
railroad company. The firm has three large
bargsa on which their lumber is transported
"a the Dalles, and from there it is distributed
= points where it j. needed by the railroad
company.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Call and see the new lot of sewing ma
chimes at Gridley Whitneys. They are
the best out.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

PUBLIC ScHooL.-The fall term closes this
week. for the holiday vacation, which will
continue two weeks. and the next term will
be commenced in the new school building,
which is expected to be completed in time.
Though laboring under the disadvantages Of
poorly lighted and crowded rooms, Prof.
Bell and his corps Of assistants have made
the fall term the most successful Of any in
the history of the public schools in this city.
With the better accommodations Of the new
building much greater improvement can rea-
sonably be expected during the year to come
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21
HACK LINE

To any part of the city. charges reasonable.
Orders left a. Exchange Hotel will receive
attention. day or night.
S. II. MAXoN, Proprietor.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Lot for 9ale.-A corner lot, In residence
portion OF city; nicely located. For particu-
lars apply at this office, (7dec
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Christmas toys and dolls, the cheapest in
town, at G. w. Durgin's.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

A dark red hefer, yearling past, undcrbt
In left ear, crop of from right ear. The owner
is requested to prove property, pay charges
and take her away.
BLUROCK & SONS.
Vancouver, Dec. 81, 1882
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

Newman has dolls and many other nice
articles just the thing for holidy presents.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

The incest assortment of watches and
clocks ever kept in Vancouver can be found
at Newman's.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21

If you want silverware for holiday pres
ents 60 Newman's and get them at Portland
prices
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-12-21
PLASTERING & BRICKLAYING.
p. J. CLANCY.

VANCOUVER, ". T..
Tenders his services to the citizens Of Van
couver and vicinity. offering to do work at
all times Leave orders at residence, cor
ner Band 9th streets, East Vancouver
Dec. 10Th, 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02
A Glimpse of Tildan

IN. Y. Correspondence of Philadelphia Reeord.l
was coming out of Scrihners bookstore on
Wednesday when I noticed very old man
getting out of coach at the door. don't
know when have seen feebler or older old
man. He was being assisted to alight by the
driver of the coach, a common hack, without
whose assistance he could not have made his
way. He was very thin, very pale, and his
CHEEKS and eyes were sunken so deep that
wondered why man in his delicate condition
was allowed to go about alone. AS he walked,
or rather tottered, to the door of the store, 1
noticed that his hands shook with the palsy,
Indeed, was half inclined to offer him nv
arm, but caught an expression of his eye
which seemed to say that, feeble though he
was he could take care of himself There was
something more than this in the expression of
his eye There was glance sort of round
the corner expression-that ] had certainly
seen burlesqued. was SO haunted by this
look that / went back into the store and looked
at him across pill of books to see if I could
not remember where had seen that look be-
fore.
He went to the English side of the house
and began examining somes recent importa-
tons IS well as his trembling hands would let
him. Couldn't be Alexander II. Stephens; he
was pretty well broken up. No, this one was
too neat for the Southerner; his hair was too
well brushed. At last it flashed across me who
it was; but even then couldn't believe my
suspicious. went up TO one of the clerks and
said: "It isn't possible that that feeble old
man over there is" Samuel j. Tilden,"
was the reply. True enough, it was Uncle
Sammy himself. But what changed His
worst enemy would be melted at the sight of
him now. Physically he is a complete wreck.
They say his mind is pretty clear. but norice
that he speaks With great hesitation, and
seems to forget what he began to say. If
there is any thing in appearances, theteeth and
nails of the lion have been pulled out He is
harmless now, unless it be to hit few pats
with his manned paw
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
By the President of the United
States Of America.
A PROCLAMATION.

In conformity with custom the annual ohserv-
ance Of which is justly held in honor by this people
chester A. Arthur, President oil the United States
DO hereby set apart thursday, the 3Uth day of No
yember next as a day OF public 1hans sgivng The
bessncs demanding our graft ude are manifold and
this republic and all of the eat for free
dom from int rn4l dscoru and violei ce: for in
creasng fir endship betS different sectol of The
lnd foi liberty, Justice and e. nSti futonaf govern
men 70 The devoti of the pc pie to onr Zee in
situations ana their cheerful OBJ dience 10 mill avs
FIR constantly lie easing strength of the republic
viii extending IT. privia ge. to a men W no come
to U.S. for improved mea of internal communira-
ton and Il crease facilities of int rcours, with
9th nations; for the general prevailing lealth of
the year, Tor the general ospvrty of al our in
dustries and the liberal return for the mechanIc's
toll, alto ding market tor abundant haryests of
inc hus Dsnunan; Tor preservation of the national
faith and ere it, for wise generous d. DIVISION 70
effect and moral education Of our youth:
Tor the irhuence upon the conscience of Iestrain
ing ana IRA sforming religion and for the Joys Of
should give thanks.
wherefore 90 recommend that the day above
designated be observed through ut the country as
day of national thanksgiving and PRAYER. and that
the people. ceaslng from tn, daily labors and
meeting Ia accordance with their several forms of
rsnll, draw near to the throne of A mighty God
Offering o him praise and gratitude ioI the mai,
fold goodness which he has vouchsafed to US and
praying that His blessings d His me cie mo v
continue; and do flu ther recommend thar The day
thus appointed be maue the special occasion for
deeds Of Kindness and charity t. the suite ing AMI
needy, 70 that a. VIII dwell within the land NAV re-
Joice and be glad in this Of national thanks
giving
In witness whereof, have hereunto set nv hand
aud caused the seal of the United States to be
amsed. bone at the City of Washington this
10Th day OF October in the year of our Lord,
1882, aud of the independence OF the United
states the one hundred aud seve tn.
l>eal.l CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
BY the Presidents
FREDERICK T FRELINGHUysEN,
Secretary OF State.
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02
An Unpublished Poet.
[st James Gazette.]


People who work much among the moor
seem to discover many pleasing incidents for
relation. In my school had some expert.
ences. Young people, whom wild poet has
called the Glitter of Cain" are slow in under
standing abstract morality. The sharp lads
got on to read long words, and the intellectual
development of some Of these bright ones ia
terested me greatly. One stolid youth, with a
large jowl and fine eyes, was very delighted
when he first rsad poetry. He had heard songs
before, and. like the rest of his comrades,
could sing a good many; but he had no idea
how the jingle of the rhymes was produced.
he seemed TO brood good deal over his dis
covery, and by the time he had finished his
third reading book he began to make expert
ments In verse. ] am grieved to say that his
productions showed indication of Doetical
faculty. The lines which came right as to ac-
cent were mostly without much meaning.
Added to this, he had reasoned himself into
belief that in poetry you only need to get the
last words to sound alike; SO whenever he was
in difficulty be extricated himself by the SIM
pie expedieut of coming word of his own,
This invention he inserted at the end of his
line, and then viewed the composition with
undisturbed satisfaction. Among the words
which he proposed to add TO the language
were bapple, clup, champoast, mogg, scutcLer,
and others equally fancifnl. used to preserve
his poems, but only few remain in my mem.
ory now. One ad ventuous qaatrain ran:
And then my brother said to him,
81 viii not take the applet;
"Anh farew' II Henry i'd my dear friend,
I'VE must be quickly bappls."
The fault manifested here was not eliminated
from his poetic manner until he grew clever
enough not to write at all ne Is now an aSs-
tioneers clerk
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02
Boston commel cial BuIletin.l

An Angel in the Coun ting-Room.
81 would like to have an advertisement in
serted"
This is slogan that would resurrect a dead
man behind newspaper counter, and the clerk
turned as it moved like an electric current and
circulated:
"Yessr; want the top of the column, 1
s'pose?"
mo, am not particular" said the adverti
ser.
"Want it inside next leading edltorial?"
Either page will answer" replied the 9th
err
Want cut of a deaths head and marrow
bones, or sore leg, to make it attractive, or
portrait of the advertiser with long hair and a
turn-down shirt collar?"
"Clear type, black ink. and white paper are
good enough for me, was the response.
Gall right; want headline in type an inch
longer than Jenkins ad. in next column, or
will you have it put in upside down. or your
name in crooked letters like forked tightening
all over il?"
mo; plain, straightforward advertisement
in space of four inches will answer my pur-
pose"
notice free, don't you? Family history; how
Your grandfather BACKED Washington's boots
once; mention of yourself as a member of a
circulating library, church, fire company, CO.
operative store, baseball club, and other i'm
portant public positioes?'
The customer said he did not care for any
notice
"Of course said the clerk, you want free
paper sent to each member of the firm; one for
yourself, and the privilege of taking half a
dozen copies off the counter every week for the
next year or two because you advertiser
The gentleman expected to pay FOR his paper,
and asked the price of the advertisement
The delighted clerk figured it up, and then
asked:
"lf we send you the bill around in about a
year you can tell the boy when to call again,
can't you?'
mo; will pay you now" said the other,
taking out a roll of bills.
The newsps per mans eyes bulged as he said:
All! you want to ask for seventy-five Der
cent off for cash?"
i am ready t.. pay a fair price for value re-
ceived. Tell NE your regular rates and here is
the money"
A beatifc expression spread over the wan
face of the worn clerk, and he murmured:
stranger, when did you come down. and
when do you expect the Apostles along?"
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02
A Simple Experiment.
BY DR.. B. N. Richardson of London.

| was able to convey considerable amount
of conviction to an intelligent scholar little
time ago by simple experiment was in
ing its praises. He sang:
Life is chequtr'd DER with woe
Bid the ruddy bumper flow,
Wine is the soul of man below"
He sang that TO me in order, as he said, to
raise my tagging spirits. 1 said, "You sing
that song well; why not begin with wine at
breakfast and give it to your servants? "My
dear FRIEND" he said, 81 couldn't get through
the day, should be as seedy as possible; and
as fer my servants, if gave it to them don't
knew what would happen" "Then, when do
you take it?" I asked. when the cares of
the day are over then's the time for few glas-
SEES of wine and a night cap" ''Will YOU"
said, she good enough to feel my pulse as
stand here?' He did. "Count it carefully
What does it sayl' "Your pulse says "a"
then sat down in chair. 'sWill you count it
now?" Your pulse has gone down. Your
pulse is now x" then lay down on the
lounge and said, "Will you take it again?
What is it?" why, it is only Cal What an
extraordinary thingp' What is the effect of
position on the pulse?" when you lie down
at night, that IS the way nature gives your
ttt
that beating organ is resting to that extent
and If you reckon it up it is great deal of
res, because in lying down my heart is doing
ten strokes per minute Multiply that by so,
and it is 600; multiply it by eight hours, and
within a fraction il is 5000 strokes different
and as my heart is throwing six ounces OF
blood at every stroke, it makes difference Of
10000 ounces of lifting during night
THAT is curious fact, but what has it TO do
with me?' fWhen lie down at night with
out the alcohol, that is the rest my heart GETS
but when you take your wine or grog you do
not allow that rest, for the influence of alcohol
is to Increase the number of strokes, ana in
stead of getting this rest you put on something
like 1900 extra strokes, and the result is you
rise up very seedy, as you yourself have said,
with the result of restless night, and unfit
the next day for work, until you have taken
little of the wine which FL the "ruddy bum
per- and which you say is the soul of man be-
low" His wife said 81 hat is perfectly true"
HThe night is attended with a degree of nm
rest. and broken sleep which can hardly de-
scribe, and which gives one very mnch ankle
ts." He began to reckon mp those figures, and
think what it meant lifting up an ounce, SO
many thousand times, and ia the result he be-
came total abstainer, with every benefit to
his health, and as he admits to his happiness
would like those who speak of wine, or any
stimulant, as something to be taken at nj hit
to give a nights sle4p and comfort, Just to take
the opposite side of he question into consider
alton, and see how these Two positions fiji in to-
geJher.
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02

wsntsd-Your long, slim, narrow feet.
Your corns. Bunions, and Ingrowing Nails prop
erly fitted.
Your Tide. Troublesome Joints, perfestly fitted.
Boots and SHOES sent by mail, postage prepaid.
If % can't take your feet to AL Congress street
aDd them perfectly fitted, order your Boots by
M all, giving your Size and Width
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02

1t is not easy to realize in the land of
plenty what the opposite tidings of scant
and abundant harvests in the United States,
Russia, and other grain-growing countries
mean to the masses of the people of Great
Britain. The London papers have at last
begun to publish daily price lists of agricul
tural produce, cotton, petroleum and provis-
ions, having learned that there is wide
spread public interest in such information.
Between January / and July the price of
red winter wheat in London fell from 81. 434
to S1.35, and in the next three months there
was still further decline to $1.07. All
householders can appreciate what this
means, and especially those of England.
who are SO utterly dependent on foreign
crops. England is now gettin-, meat from
Australia and Russia as well as America.
greatly to the astonishment and chagrin of
the British farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1882-11-02

Two of the international polar expedi-
tions, the Dutch and the I'anish, arein hard
luck. The former set out last summer for
Dickson Haven, near the mouth Of the Yeni-
sci River, in Western Siberia, and the latter
for Franz Josef Land. Both are now re-
ported to have become stuck in the Ice of
the Kara Sea, much after the fashion of the
Jeanette"