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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

LAND PATENTS RECEIVED. Patents have
been received at the U. S. land office for
the following named parties, who can OBJ
tain them by sending to that office their
duplicate receipts:
DONATION PATENTS.
Ira Patterson Adosha Butts
Samuel K. Hudson and wife.
HOMESTEAD PATENTS.
Francis M Colvin Henry A Shaw
Thomas Goss Jacob Hunsaker
Josiah Beal Thomas Miller
Carl Fagerstrom Patrick O'Conhof
Carl Rademacher Augustus Meyers
Dominick Wagner William Goebel
Christian c Anderson James Riggs
John Dunn James T Thompson
Maren Christensen James A Christensen
Hiram Stamp Zacharias Christensen
Charles w Cooley William Smith
Christopher w Barr Edward Clendening
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

The Portland daily Necs of July 9TH
contained the following scurrilous re-
mark concerning the soldiers of the
2lst Infantry who participated in the
4th of July celebration in that city:
The conduct of the soldiers OF Twenty
first Infantry in this city, during the Fourth
of July celebration. was disgracefu in the
extreme. 1t has generally heen supposed
that the Eighth Infantry aud Twelfth In
fantry t"Dirty Dozen') were the toughest
regiments in service. but the palm ought
now to he given to the Twenty first"
This Is the most uncalled for attack
upon the soldiers of the 2lst Infantry
stationed at this post that could be
uttered by the vilest of sheets, let
alone the ''long felt want" 1t says
the conduct Of the soldiers "was dis
graceful in the extreme" We sup
pose this uncalled for attack was made
upon the soldiers simply because
things did not look just as they should
90 the narrowminded individual who
concocted the item II is true there
were one or two soldiers who on that
occasion became intoxicated and were
rather boistrous, but when the NeDs
makes the assertion that the men of
the 2lst Infantry are the lowest and
toughest of any regiment ia the SER
vice, wecannot refrain from condemn
ing the veracity Of the article, and
vindicating the soldiers. Simply be-
cause there are one or two men
amongst the soldiers who are addicted
TO drink, and on certain occasions are
boistrous, the NeUs makes an unmiti-
gated, insolent, and uncalled for at
tack on the whole 2lst regiment. The
2lst Infantry has been stationed here
for many years and as a general rule
there never was a finer aud better lot
of men than comprises the 2lst regi-
ment.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
MILL PLAIN-..THE CROPS,

Mr.. ED1ToR:-Please allow me space for q
few items and ideas which have gathered
during the last ten days which have just
passed on Mill Plain, to correct a somewhat
exaggerated report of the failure of crops in
our county in consequence of drouth; and in
doing so l will offer this as an apology for
those who are apparently so crestfallen over
our present prospects. They have undoubt.
eddy never lived in California, where drouth
often means no harvest, or in half dozen
other States and Territories where, if they
are fortunate enough to be spared by drouth
the grass hoppers are liable to sing to the
farmer their favorite song, I'm this wheat
by and by, which generally means total de-
struction in about "a hours and a country
left destitute. That is what those countries
call failure.
Now let us see what our drouth amounts
to. After careful examination think l am
prepared to make tolerable correct state.
ment First. we will notice the hay crop,
which is being harvested early and in excel.
lent order, almost making up in quality
what it lacks in quantity, which is over an
average. short about one-fourth. Now, let
us examine the grain crop. Barley is ma.
tured and mostly cut. and the crop is only
perceptibly light. Early sowed wheat and
oats will ield about two.thirds it's general
average, while late ed grain. if we should
have rain soon, will do as well and possibly
better. But without rain farmers expect to
realize from their poorest crop from S. to Sl2
per acre in hay. In all other crops except
fruit We will have plenty, and in some few
localities fruit is doing tolerably well, espec-
tally along the river.
As an indication of thrift on Mill Plain,
we are creditahly informed that there are
two new school houses now under contract
to be built. We also noticed number of
other new buildings 4 large barn at Mr..
McDonnell's; also new building at MIR.
Jacob Dubeck's. Mr. James Bybee has just
raised the boss barn OF Mill Plain 60x96 feet
in dimensions. BY the way. in behalf of
myself and all those who participated, allow
me to say that it was very enjoyable party
We had at Mr.. Bybee's on Saturday evening
after the raising. Having travelled quite ex.
tensively through the county l would say
that what have said of Mill Plain is equally
applicable to the balance of the county, viz:
That the present season is. instead of being
a failure, proof positive that we will never
suffer to any alarming extent from drouth,
from the feet that we have had continued
dry weather throughout nearly all of the
growing season. While we read of storms
and disasters in the east let us rejoice in
in our perpetual prosperity, peace and
plenty Respectfully Yours,
A. NJ. BROWN.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

City HALL, Vancouver. W. T.,
july 18th. 1883.

CITY HALL, Vancouver. w. T.,
July 10Th, 1883.
City council met in regular session, Mayor
Smith presiding.
Roll called, present Councilmen Matt
Brown, Nicholson, Schuele and Wall.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The resignation of P. Buckley as member
of the council was read, and on motion &C.
cepted.
Standing committees recommended the
payment Of bills as follows: Frank Merton
Sll, L. c. Palmer So. 81 Proebstel and Va.
natta $4.75 On motion the bills were al
lowed and ordered paid.
The committee ON health and police, to
which was referred the petition Tor a lire
cistern 10 the vicinity Of 4 and 18th streets,
reported the better place for such cistern
might be at the intersection OF Main and
18th streets. The matter was left for fur
Their consideration.
The claim Of Arthur Haine. city recorders
fees SOS. 85, was presented, and ON motion
ordered paid
The council then proceeded to elect .
councilman to ill vacancy. John Jaggy ro-
ceived the full vote OF the council. and was
declared elected.
L. Sohns made application for permission
to occupy part OF Main street while build.
ing. On motion such permission was
granted.
J.J. BEESON, City Clerk.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

SILVER AND LEAD MINES The East
Portland Tndicafoy OF recent date is an.
thorty for the following: Two prospectors
from Vancouver welt ont on Conner creek,
s'meahere close TO Mt. st. HeIeus. and
have discovered an immensely rich bed OF
silver and lead. Specimens exhibited in
this CITY will yield $1,000 tn ton. and the
mine Is SAID To be inexhaustible. So rich
and easy OF access is the ledge that little
dirt taken from the face of the cliff leaves
the ore exposed aud Il can he taken OF Nth
an ordinary pick. The samples shown here
are IN ~ aaasy of6cs in PegsIasd.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

The President of the United States,
by executive order dated June %, 1888,
has directed that the Land Office now
located at Colfax, in Washington Ter
ritory, be removed to Spokane Falls.
Further notice of the precise time
when the Office will be closed at Col
fax, preparatory to removal and re-
opening at Spokane Falls for the
transaction of public business, will he
given by the officers of the district by
publication.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

The following, from the Waitsburg
Times, fully expresses the condition of
crops in Walla Walla county: "For
the last month, owing to the extreme
dry, warm weather, many fears have
been expressed concerning the crops.
Certain it is that they will fall far
short of what We had good reason to
anticipate during the month of May,
but we are glad toannounce that they
will by no means be a failure. The
grain in some instances will he con-
siderably shrunken and its quality de-
Perforated by reason of the heat, es-
pecially that sOwn in the spring, still
there will be a fair crop and a large
surplus, and if the prospect was good
for better prices the farmers of this
section would have a cheering pros
pect before them. This season has de-
monstrated the wisdom and utility of
fall sowing, and we trust that many
of our farmers will profit by the les
son.
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Advertised Letters.

List Of letters remaining uncalled for in
the post-otfice in Vancouver, Clarke county
". L., July 18th. 1853. Persons calling
for these letters viii please give the date Of
advertisement.
Alison. Mrs Hargret Moran, Miss Jennie
Dnngan, John McCoon, q II
Duugan, Mrs T S Niemela. John
Duncan, James 2 Nornile, John
Freeman. Charles Rea, Lewis
Haley. John Robe, Mss Christina
klady. John Reynolds. Thos
Kelly, c Wilcox, l. A
Lyon, jude Wood. Mrs. Jane
Martin, Henry Wood. II b
JOHN EDDINGs. Postmaster.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

The Apache Indians remaining i'm
Mexico have commenced another raid
OF murderand pillage since Gen. Crook
returned, and now it is evident he did
not gather them all in. 1t was ever
thus in the Apache country, and al
ways will be so until they are exter-
minated.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

The growing business of Pacific
county has induced the citizens of the
coast north of the Columbia to petit
ton the government for the establish
ment of telegraph station at Ilwaco.
Such station would I've also ofadvan-
tage in announcing the arrival of YES
sells at the mouth of the Columbia.
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NOTICE.
To the Tax-Payers Of the city Of
Vancouver.

Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that the Assessment Roll OF the city
of Vancouver for the year 1883, has been
placed in my hands for the collection thereon
Of the general tax for the year 1883, duly lev
led under and by virtue of the provisions of
Ordinance No. l37 Of said city, and that said
taxes must be paid to me at my Office in said
city within thirty days after the date Of this
notice, or the same will be returned as delin-
quent.
Dated at Vancouver, W. r.. June IS. 1888
q. w. DURGIN,
Treasurer of City of Vancouver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

Tomorrow, July Goth, is set for the
hanging of Alfred Andersen at Port
land, for the murder of his brother on
Swan Island last October. The prep
completed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
Vancouver Market.

Producers or first hands are paid the follow
ing prices:
WHEAT-s12 rs per bushcl
OATS-70 cents per bushel.
HAf-Loose Timothy SIS per ton; bsleo
S2l bottom, S10@l2.
POTATOES-new 80 cents per bushel.
BACON Hams, lec per pound; Sides II:
Shoulders, l2la cents.
LARD-1Sc per pound,
BUTTER-Fresh roll SOC.
EGGS-30e per dozen
. CHICKENS-Live, 81 so per dozen.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

Eastern mails will not be brought
over the Northern Pacific Railroad
until about September LIST, when the
road will be running regular trains.
Wells, Fargo & Co. have already com
menced carrying express matter and
letters over the new route.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1888

Cholera is making havoc in portions
of Egypt, and the ports of the world
are about to establish heavy quaran-
antine against Mediterranean sea
ports
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

Gridley & Whitney keep . full stock o.
the famous San Francisco Rubber Paint, al
ready mixed for use.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
fOCN ID.

The cheapest place in town to get mems,
youths and boys clothing-at John Jaggy's.
june2l
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

dress goods. laces. ribbons, arflbciAls sud
Insfhers- 1t John Jsey's 2ljune
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19

Wall paper in full stock at Gridley &
Wbitneys. and trimmed for purchasers, free
of charge for trimming
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
NOTICE.
Catholic Library Association Of Van.
cOuver, w. r..

The Director OF the Society calls the atten-
ton of the members Of the Catholic Library
Association to the following articles of con.
stitution and bylaws, approved by his lord.
ship Ri. Rev II. Junger. Bishop of Nesqually:
Articles, V. VII, TX, and Y.
Special attention would he very obliginy
IRON the part OF the members who have in
their possessions the following numbers:
Nos. 90 IFS, 1s, PSI, 3l6 526, Sal 565, 500. d25,
go 6S2, i25 1856 73, sol, =, 3, T. s. q, y, 10,
II; Vl, 9O2, 9l6, 1000.
REV. p POAPS, Director.
Vancouver, w. T., July 10, 1888
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NOTICE.

During my temporary absence from the city
the identical" saloon will be closed until nv
Return ?. O'KEANE, Prop'r
Vancouver, July g. 1888 2t.
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Vancouver Water Co.'S Summer
Regulations.

All persons using the water furnished by
the vancouver Water Company are hereby
notified that the water can be used Tor sprnk-
ling only at the hours between to o'clock
A. NJ, and 10 9 o'clock p. NJ. Persons allow
ing water to run all night will have their
pipes disconnected.
5. W. BROWN, President.
J. X. WHITTIER, Supt
Vancouver, June 18th, 1888
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-19
81. LUKE'S
PARISH SCHOOL,
EanaOuvar Nv ~

Rev. A. S. Nicholson, Rector.
Miss A. LOOMS, Principal and Teacher
Of glish and French.
Mrs. M. e. Nicholson, Teacher of Music.
There will be three grades taught in this
school, aud the prices made to correspond
more nearly with those in similar schools.
Pupils will be charged from their entrance to
the close Of the term. No deduction made
for absence of less than two weeks. The us
ual discount allowed when two or more pu-
pills attend from the same family. All bills
payable in the middle of the term.
TERMS:
Per Session Of 10 Weeks
Primary Department. .......... So on
Preparatory .................. 700
Higher .................. 800
Music, Instrumental and vocal culture. IA 90
Use of piano, one hour per day......... 200
Application may be made at the Rectory, or
at the school.
Vancouver. Aug. 81, 1882
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-03-10
THE MoRRO CAsTLERURyEn
Taking Fire at her Wharf i'm
Charleston-Vessel and Cargo
Destroyed.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 21.-The steamship
Morro Castle Of the Clyde line, running
between New York and Charleston, wa.
burned at h, pier if this city about 2 this
/ morning. The fire originated in the after
part Of the saloon, from what cause it is
not exactly known. The offices were all
asleep in their quarters, and the crew
asleep in the forecastles They had barely
time to make their eeoape clad in what
clothing1hey had on. The stewardess,
who escaped in her night clothing. gave
the alarm. She says she was awakened
by the odor of burning pitch, and found
her cabin filled with smoke. She imme-
diately jumped up and ran out and gave
the alarm to the watchman. The Chief
Engineer escaped from his quarters only
minute before they became enveloped in
flames. The fire spread so rapidly that the
entire after part Of the ship, snciuding all
tie upper works were in flames almost be-
fore the alarm could be given. The Fire
Department were unable TO do more than
keep the flames from encroaching upon the
wharf shed. The fire continued to burn
with great fury, and the steamer is total
loss. She was to have sailed for New
York to-day, and had received on heard
over oue-half of her outward cargo, con-
sisting of y bsgsof Sea Island cotton, L.
l63 bales Of upland cotton, 23s barrels Of
rosin, 81 tierces of rice, SO bales of do
mesties, and 40 barrels of flour, all covered
by insurance.
Mr.. w. ?. Clyde said yesterday that the
MORO Castle was uils in this city In 1864
by Neateryeit, was constructed of wood,
side-wheeler, of 7l3 tons gross ION
mage, with alength of 260 feet, 30 feeet
beam, and % feet in the hold. She was
used by the Atlantic Steamship line, for
which she was built, mainly for passen-
gers traffic between this city and Havana,
and was sold by this line to ". 2. Clyde
about ten years ago. She. was continued
in the Havana trade until about five years
ago, when she was renodelled, sepaire d,
Transformed from side-Wneefef TO pro-
peller, and adapted to freight traffic. The
first cabin accommodations for 100 per-
sons were Of the most luxurious kind.
Few seerage passengers were carried.
Capt. J.. w. Pennington was in command
when the steamer was burned. The cargo
is valued at 100000, and the vessel al
about $l35, 900. Both were insured. The
vessel was scuttled and sunk in nineteen
feet of water.
a the Cotton Exchange yesterday it
was said by members that no one could
know to whom the cotton was consigned
in New York, because it was ordered from
the cotton grower, who only put certain
marks on the bales, and put on the mani
fe>ts, instead of the eonslgnee's name, the
word s'Order.''
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-03-10
SIMILAR REPORTS VIA CHICAGO.
Sparks from the Telegraph.

Sommeryille Il Birdmyre's mill in Lam
ark, Scotland has been destroyed by fire.
The loss is e20 900.
The crew tf the Danish steamer Belka.
from stettin for New York, ashore at
Laurvig, have been saved.
The Massachusetts Senate recently re-
jected the bill providing for free text
books for the public schools.
The wholesale grocery and spirit store
ofD. Mason & Co., Montreal, was burned
yesterday. Loss $100,0
Mr., Chamberlain, President of the
Board of Trade, has resigned his member
ship in the Reform Club of London.
Samuel J. Medill, brother of the Hon
Joseph Medifl, and for many years maaag-
ing editor of the Chicago Tribune, is died.
The German ship Shakespeare, Captain
Helmer, Antwerp, for New York, has
lost bulwarks and sanctions and taken
refuge 1T Moville.
lHe erection IN SPAN OF members .osthe
Committee of The Chamberon the Oaths
Bill has resulted entirely in favor of the
Government.
Senor Posado Herrera, President of the
Spanish Chamber OF Deputies, will retire
from political life in consequence of cid
age,
Gov. Liftletield of Rhode Island, has
sent message TO the Legislature recon-
mendIag the reduction of hesitate tax
from l5 to L cents.
six new names are added to the list of
those killed in the Diamond mine diaster.
making eighty inal. tits feared the num-
Der may reach 100. sss
Capt. William Donahue, Treasurer and
Superintendent Of the New York, Cats
kill. and Athens Steamboat Company, died
IN Poughkeepsie lately.
The President has nominated rs Civil
Service Commissioners Dorman B. Eaton,
Of New York, John NJ. Gregory, of Illi-
nois, and Leroy D. Thosnan, Of Ohio.
Recently three men entsred German-
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-03-10
FIVE SHOTS FIRED AT THE
MEssENGER.
A Bold Attempt to Rifle a Safe on
the Albany and Susquehanna
Midnight Express.

ALBANY, a'eb. 2O.-A desperate attempt
was made last night on the midnight ex
press on the Albany and Susqnehanna
Railroad, bound east, to rob the safe of the
Erie and New England Express Com
pany. After the train had left Alton,
Chenango county, William G. Smith OF
Union, Broomt county, the messenger,
opened the safe, which stood against the
side of the car, just back of the side door,
to check his money up. Happening to
glance up he saw man emerge from the
closet in the further end Of the car with
pistol in his hand. Smith grabbed his re-
volyer from the safe and let the safe door
drop down. The robber at the same time
disehn ged his revolver. The ball from il
struck Smith in the forearm, and he drop
ed his revolver behind the safe. He then
got down on the floor, and, while seramb-
ling to get his weapon, the robber fired
four more shots at him. one OF which
passed under tie skin in his side. Smith
had now recovered his revolver, and the
man rushed out of the door and pulled the
bell cord. The train was stopped, and the
robber jumped off and escaped.
A stop of twenty-six minutes was made
at Bainbridge, and a doctor summoned.
He found the wound in Smiths side bit
slight. The ball which entered the arm
was still in the flesh, and one Of the bones
WAS broken. The physician thought best
not to disturb the bail, and SO Smith came
on to this city. Arriving here at 6 o'clock
this morning, he told his story 1t the ex-
press company's office, and left an hour
Liter for home, preferring to have his
family physician extract the bullet. Smith
says the man was tall and slim build, and
that he wore profuse false W1iskers and
mask. He must have entered the ear at
Alton and secreted himself in the closet,
knowing that the messenger made mp his
accounts soon afterward. Smith was a
through messenger from Binghampton to
Boston, and said that he had III his safe
last night more money than at any time
for the past three months. It is estimated
that between SO, 900 TO $50, 600 we're IN the
safe.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-03-10

town. Webster parish, La, seized and tied
three occupants ofa store, and robbed the
place. A sherif's posse is pursuing th.
robbers.
Lately Mrs. Tilly schouder, the young
wife of Frank schouder, a cigarmaker In
Springfield, Mo-, during hs husbands
absence from home, shot her three months
ola baby through the head and then shot
herself dead. The couple lived happily
together, and were prosperous.
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sWlnburne Mistaken for an Idiot

Wilde told an interesting story ofswin-
burne. He is famous swimmer snd DO
ights In the water as Byron did. One
morning he went bathing at the Isle Of
Man, where he stopped at the time. and
SWAN directly to the east, the glorious ann
IN his face. After swimming an hour he
suddenly came to his senses. and fonnd
himself very tired and nearly ont of siohs
Of the island. He turned about and w.s
almost in despair Of reaching land when
hshing smack was rounded to and ha wa.
'iauiea ABOARD, breathing hard. He iump-
ea up On the prov, swung his arms to keen
tue oiood IN circulation, and broke out in
60 deciamatory recitation of the "Aiax,s
u oophocies, in the original Greek. As
the fishers turned landward with thafr
naked passenger he hurled the tragedy az
them with all his force of elocution and
gestlculation. They stared at him and
were a"estsuck. When they had gained
the pier the master OF the boat recovered
voice, shouting to those on shore ssHara
we come again, and we'eve fetched a ,;h-
bcrin' idiot for you. .'-Chicaa9 J,;bune