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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
Rapid Tciegrapny.

\ new telegraph company has COM
pleted its lines from New York to
Cleveland, and Il rapidity of trans
mission hitherto unheard OF has been
attained through certain new appli-
ances now for the first time brought
into use. 1t is asserted that two wires
worked on the new system will do
more service than sixty wires fur
nished with the Morse instruments.
The patents controlled by the new
company cover the use of a compound
wire consisting of steel and thickly
coated with copper, the steel giving
strength to the wire while the copper
increases its conductivity; the Leggo
automatic methods, which cover a
system of sending dispatches automat-
ically at an enormously rapid rate;
aud finally, the Gray harmonic sys-
TEN, which permits the work of eight
wires or more to be done with one.
Every dispatch, as delivered, is per-
feet fac simile of the handwriting of
the original dispatch. The system
would appear to be in some degree "A
combination of telegraphic aud tsle-
phonic principles, applied so as to get
results beyond those hitherto attained.
For instance, eight tuning forks of diff
ferent pitches are set up in New
York, corresponding with similar
forks in Boston. \ wire from each is
connected with the main wire when
it leaves the main office in each city,
and 10y experiment 1t is found that
when one particular fork is struck the
corresponding fork at the other end
responds. The who eight forks can
be used at once without interfering
with each other. On the whole the
results are the most surprising, and
at the same time the most valuable,
yet attained in the history of electrical
science.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
NUMBER 80.


The II. 5. Gregory, which went
down 600 miles offths Fastnel, Ireland,
short time since, was loaded by Sib-
son, Church & c., in Tacoma, in Au-
gust and September last, and had
nearly reached her destination before
laundering. She was large wooden
ship and had aboard 300 tons of Walla
WalIa wheat. 1t is not often that q
disaster like this is source of profit,
but it is understood that the extra in
surance above her sale, which was
made some two months since, netted
a difference in favor of Sibson, Church
d Co. The crew were saved. This is
the first of the Oregon wheat fleet Of
this season to 90 down.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
VANCOUVER WASHINGTON TERRITORY THURSDAY MARCH 5 1888:
MURDERED DIN MONTANA.

Mr.. f. J. Sommerville, the newly
! appointed agent tor the Cmatilla IN
dams, in writing from Pendeton CON
veys the information that Umapine
was recently murdered in Montana.
This Indian was a noted brave among
the Umatilla Indians. Standing over
six feet high, he was a perfect horse
man, had an eye like an eagle, and was
as graceful as an antelope. A wild,
blanket Indian, he adopted none of The
white mans implements, except his
| improved guns and ammunition. In
| 1873 UmapIne and some of his friends
were enjoying the free mountain air of
! Fox prairie, an extensive camas
ground in the Blue mountains, when
! along came the large war party of the
Snake Indians. rmapine aud his
men Joined them, and after being de-
feated at Birch creek and the Umatilla
reservation, 10y the soldiers aud volun-
/ teer scouts, concluded they were on
the wrong side. They sent word to
| their friends at the agency of their de-
| sire to change allegiance, aud it was
agreed by the military that the hostile
| tmatillas might become friendly if
they would bring in alive or dead,
| Egan, the Snake war chief. BY STRAIT
egy and treachery E9an was induced
to leave his main camp, when Uma-
pines Umatillas tried to take him pris-
onor. Although badly crippled by re-
cent wounds he fought desperately,
and was killed in the struggle. The
bringing in Of his scalp washed the
stain of hostility from the Umatilla's
Umapine then joir,asen. Howards
scouts, and contil s4st&ith them un-
til the campaign ,,e@ over in Idaho.
On one occasion, ,sn the trail was
decidedly warm, se scouts came to a
thickly timberedt anyon which looked
Like very favorable place to run into
an ambush. Umapiue also thought so
and insisted upon going in alone to
explore. \ few twists of his thumb di-
vested him of blarkct, shirt and leg-
gins, and with cartridge belt his only
raiment, he seized his rifle and stalked
into the Jungle with the stealth of Il
cougar. He soon returned and re-
ported that the eiemy had gone on.
Next day the SEQ Tts did run upagainst
an ambush on the North fork of John
Day river, and the Snakes tried hard
To get their former friend Cmapiue.
They wanted him bad and the lead
that was thrown around him would
ballast a small steamboat. BIT with
his usual agility he rolled down the
mountain like a barrel and escaped.
In 1879 Umapine was one of the party
which accompanied Chief Moses tC
Washington to talk with the great
father Umapine's life was full of ro-
nance and adventure, and whether
fighting on the red or white side, he
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
For Fruit Growing.

On the earth there are few or no re-
gions of like area superior to the Ter
rtbry of Washington for the purpose
of growing fruit. The variety pro-
duced here to perfection is great, and
includes tie fruits of what the famous
agricultural country fifteen hundred
miles east of us would require more
than ten degrees of latitude, and the
fruit there grownIwould not compare
in quality with ours.
The fruits of Washington Territory
include peaches and melons equal to
those of California, which are reported
to be the best in the world. Grapes
are also grown, not however equal 10
those of California, but quite as good
as any that are produced in New York
or Ohio. The apples, pears, plums and
cherries of our Territory are in no wise
inferior to the like fruits of Oregon,
California or the most favored locality,
and the same May be said of prunes,
ounces, crab apples, currants, straw
berries, blackberries and the like.
Fruit trees bear earlier here than ia
the east. At three years they blossom
and at four bear qnite heavily, while
at five they produce quite as much a.
the average eastern tree does at ten.
The enormous loads of cherries, plums,
apples ana pears borne by the trees of
this region are one of the constant
sourcers of astonishment to persons
from the east.
Trees here are also more free from
pests and are healthier than those of
the Atlantic. This may not always
continue to be the case, but il certainly
has been during the past twenty-five
years.
Land here costs little or nothing.
Trees can he bought at very low rates.
They bear heavily, and they bear un-
failingly. The home demand for fruits
is fully equal to the supply. The de-
mand abroad is incalculable, and is
ever pressing upon the producer. Put
ting thing, ali together we are obliged
to believe that in the near future fruit
will be one of the chief products OF our
people. second perhaps to 10 other
Seattle PoSt-IntciiigeRcer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

Capitalists at San Francisco are
about to invest considerable money in
the development of Alaska's latent re-
sources. Takou is the objective point
of their operations; but the fisheries
will not escape their attention. Two
canneries will be established in the
spring at or near Carter Bay. The in
terest that has been awakened i'm the
northern country will induce a great
deal of travel and it IL thought that
the Pacific Coast steamship Company
will put the Columbia or some other
of their fine steamships on the route
for two or more excursion trips next
summer
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

The Chehalis FidoHe says: Col. Mil
roy of this place has recently di.cov-
cred and definitely located anlimmense
iron mine within the limits of this
county. II is situated in tine northern
pait of the country some fifteen niles
from this place, and seven miles from
big sSkookum, and almost directly in
the route of the proposed railroad down
the valley. The deposit covers the
better portion of two sections of land,
is easily accessible, and is of the very
best quality Of magnetic ore, being
superior in richness to that of the cei-
ebratod Skagit mines. This mine was
in manner discovered some five years
ago by surveyor, who knew he was
in the vicinity of n large body of pow
erfully magnetic iron ore, from the
fact that his instruments become so
dcmoralized that they were useless.
Since that time parties in the interest
of eastern capitalists have several
times sought to locate the deposit, but
always without success. Col. Milioy
has now solved the mystery, and is
prepared and willing To conduct any
one having business Intentions To the
mine. He states the route To 1t from
big Skookum il over "A very level
country, open, and in every way suited
to the building of a railroad. This is
one of the most extensive, easily de-
veloped, and valuable bodies of iron
ore as yet discovered in the Territory,
aud there is no doubt but that IL must
soon attract the attention OF some of
the surplus capital that is now await
ing investment in the east.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

While out hunting on the 10th ult.,
near HllhurSt, Mr.. Frost's boy, living
in that vicinity, and Gus Wallace, of
this city, heard the dogs making
great commotion in the woods. Rush
ing To the spot they found that the
dogs had treed large bear, who was
taking inn the show on "A high limb Of
"a fir tree. The boys concluded that
they would take "a shot at his majesty,
anu resting their guns on a convenient
ng, took good aim aud fired together,
bringing bruin to the ground fatally
wounded. The dogs, not satisfied, soon
discovered two yearling cubs, which
were also dispatched 10y the boys in
short order. These two bear hunters,
aged ii and II years respectively, are
very proud of their trophies, upon
which they have collected the usual
bouuty from the county treasury, and
are ready To take a contract 10 destroy
any stray bears which may modest the
settlers of Pierce county. Tacoma
NCtCS.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

Invalids who are recovering vital stamina,
declare in grateful terms their apprcriiion o.
the merits lis tonic, of IIostetter'S Stomach
Biters Not only does il impart strength to
the weak, but it also cerrects an irregular
acid state of the stomach, makes the bowels
act at proper intervals, gives ease 10 those
who suffer from rheumatic and kidney irou-
blcs, and conquers rs well as prevents fever
and ague.
For sale by all druggists aud dealers, gen
erallv
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
Prevent Decay of the Teeth

With their surest preservative, aromatic
SOZODONT. Whiteness OF the dental row,
healthful rosiness and hardness of the
gums, a sweet breath, an agreeable tase in
the moutl-all these are conferred by So
ZODONT. Does not such an invaluable
toilet article, one so pure as well as effect
i've, deserve the popularity it enjoys? Most
a>suredlv. IL has 10 rival worthy of the
name. The ordinary powders and pastes
are nothing to it. and since its appearance
have rapidly lost ground. Sold by drug
gists.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

THE BEAvER.-Tliest steamer Beaver,
which wa recently sunk in Burrard
Inlet, near sample Jacks, was the
first steamer that rounded the Horn
bound for British Columbia. and ar
rived there AFTER passage OF one hun
dred and sixty-three days. Her launch
was witnessed by King William ~,
aud one hundred and sixty thousand
OF his royal subjects, aud Duchess
christened her after the usual fashion
by breaking "a bottle If champagne
against her bow. Captain Home was
the first commsader and after him
came Captains Dodis, Bronchie, Scar
burough aud Sangsier, all Of whom
have passed away. The present owners
purchased her from the Hudson Bay
Company.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15
a Neat g.istIe Trick.

Darling. said she. encircling his neck
with pair OF plump arms. Spring rs here,
aud | want new hornet unuttsrably bad.
New bonnet" replied the brute; "blsnk
the new honnei--ne spring togeery this
year. I'm expecting a heavy bill on accoaut
OF those two children. Non'li have to do
without aew bonnet But. sweety. |
cured Msnd and Nellie with two boxes Of
Swsync's Pills; now can have the bonn.t,''
20. you tricky little wife. Of course you
can.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-15

Ten years ago one steamboat could
hardly pay expenses running down
the east shore of Puget Sound. Now
ten boats are kept constantly busy
over the same route.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22

Orders No. I74, current series, from the
post Of Fort Mcintosh, Texas, directing Ser
geant Rowland Osborn, troop A, Eighth cav
airy, to proceed in pursuit of certain deserters,
is confirmed.
Recruit Frederick Miller, enlisted by the
recruiting officer at San Antonio, Texas, is
assigned to light battery F, Third artillery.
The contract of Acting Assistant Surgeon
]. S. McLain, U. S. army, now in this city,
is annuled,-to take effect the 10th instant.
DR.. Nc Lain is entitled to travelling allow
ances from San Antonio, Texas, to Washing
ton, d. c., in accordance with the terms
his contract.
Recruit Samuel Lam, enlisted by the re-
cruiting officer at Fort Ringgold, Texas, il
assigned to company A, Nineteenth infant
ry.
Under authority from the Division Com.
mander, dated the 10th instant, the command
ing officer Fort Concho, Texas, will grant
furlough for three months, with permission t.
go beyond the limits of the Division of tn,
Missouri, to Sergeant Robert Halves, com
papy B, Sixteenth Infantry,-to take effec
after re-enlistment.
Under paragraph TX, Special Orders No. 40
current series, from the Adjutant General
office, Major Isaac Arnold, Ordnance Depart
ment, is announced as Chief Ordnance Officer
of the department.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22

The following is taken from the Boston
Herald: "Mr. w. F. Robertson, proprietor
of the hotel in Hanover street that bears his
name, being about TO start on his winter pill
grimage to his Texas ranch, was visited by
some 50 Of his friends last night and presented
with a handsome rifle with which to exercise
a conservative influence on scalp hunters.
One Of his daughters, who goes with him, was
the recipient Of fine opera glass. The occa-
sion included music, dancing and a convivial
supper, and the genial landlord departs loaded
with good wishes" Mr.. Robertson has
many friends in San Antonio who will be glad
to meet him ere he goes into winter quartz
and they will not, in his amiable companion
ship, nail their hair down for fear Of his rife.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22
s s$ Haas & 0ppenhelmer.

Whatever peculiar odium may have attached
to the word hiding the effect was magical.
This was the beginning of long series Of
siege to which the building was subjected in
centuries following. Its commanding position
of vast importance. So through the long and
dark periods Of the struggle between Kings and
Lords, church and State, il played prom
inent part. Around three sides Of it ran the
moat, and the fourth was amply protected by
the Midway, which washed the castle walls
That Gundulpf, the architect Bishop OF Refus,
(Io77), completed the building OF the tower
he began is not at all certain. According to
one authority It was not finished until the
reign Of Henry Ill, at which time an order
was given to the Sheriff OF Kent..to "insh the
great tower in Rochester Castle" During
the reign Of John it held out against the King
for months before its governor, DeAlbnet,
was compelled to surrender. John, on gain
ing possession, imprisoned those of noble
birth, and put all the common soldiers TO
death. During this siege, says an authority,
the city suffered much, and the garrison in
the castle were reduced to such extremities
that they ate all their horses In the reign
OF Henry ILL.,, Simon de Montfort, Earl OF
Leicester, laid siege to it, and, although he
became possessed OF the outworks, yet. after
a siege OF seven days, he was unable to sue
ceed.' 1t was in the reign of Edward w.,
that the last attempt at restoring the castle vas
made, since which time it has been left to de-
cay. We hear nothing OF il in the civil wars
at the time OF the Stuarts. Its importance as
a fortress gradually grew less and less, and
only chance prevented its entire destruction
some time ago at the hands OF an eighteenth
century vaDdal. "-London Telegraph.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22

The Southwestern Christian association
met this morning at the Methodist Episcopal
church, on Avenue c, and organized and ad-
journed until 2 p. M, and will meet from day
to day until its final adjournment. Elder A.
Y. Burk will preach in the same church at 7
p. m. tonight The meeting was called to
order by the Rev. DIR. Pennington, Of this
city. Among the delegates who were present
were G. L. Serber, Kenville; A. ]. Bash,
Moulton; c. M. Wilmeth, editor Of the Chris
tian Preacher, Dallas; T. W. Nance, Weimsr;
A. L. Johnson, Lockhart.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22

Yesterday the jury in the Roddy case found
the defendant guilty of stealing and sentenced
him to FIVE years in the penitentiary. This is
the fourth trial. The other three were hung
juries, and the principal reason of conviction
yesterday was the absence of an important
and material witness from Laredo, while the
defendant forced the trial, and motion made
by Mr.. Gerald Griffin, the defendants lawyer,
for postponement, was overruled. A notice
Of appeal was then given. The jury fees have
cost the county about $3.50, beside attach
ments.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22

NJ. Maddy, lumber dwelling I4x2S, Fest
street; SIoo.
c. Villemain, iron clad warehouse 2oxI6
east side Flores street; $3.50.
Mrs. A. Siemering, rock dwelling 35x3o,
east side Madison street; $1,000.
J. Braunnagel, lumber enclosed shed ISxS,
west side Laredo street; $50.
C. Christopher, lumber kitchen I2x7,
east side blackberry street; $50.
Mrs. +. Altman, lumber kitchen IoxI4,
north side Seventh street; SIS.
F. N. Carrico, lumber stable ISx3o, east
side Avenue c; SIoo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Underwear of all grades at Il senbeum Il
Bauer's 1l-2O-tf
The best dressed lads In day school and
sunday school are always equipped NJ Cohen
hoenigheim's 800 and 81 Main pluza.
Boys school suits, large stock at low
figures. lll-l7-lwl WOLFE y MARX.
MEMS BOOTS half-soled and heelei for 81.
Ladies' boots half-soled and hceled at % cents
at the Little Bee Hive, near Turner hall. II
A ut complement to fine clothes are q fine hat
and a complete outfit of gents furnishing
81 Main plaza. ll-l7-lw
LADIES boots made to order ut the Little
Bee Hive, near Turner hall, Houston street.
witohelps Little Bee Hive is not connected
with any other firm In this city.
Accidents may be avoided by using Emer-
sons Patent Pole Tip and Neck YOKE. LIST
Full assortment of fresh staple and fancy
groceries at Huermann Il Bros, 81 Alamo
plaza. ll-20-tf
-Neckwear at astonishing low figures, at
Rosenbaum Bauer's 2IS Commerce st. 20-tf
CHILDREN's CARRIAGES, patent cradles and
handsome suits for bridal presents at r.
Becker's, the live furniture man, No. ID Com.
merce street. 1l-9-tf
"That hits me where l live" exclaimed a
gentleman as he bought first class suit at
way down figures, at Cohen a kOcnlgheim's,
800 and 81 Main plaza. ll-l7-lw
Anything IN the boot and shoe line made to
order from mans low-quarter at 50 10 10 an
English top boot, at the Little Bee Hive, near
Turner hall. 10-2O3m
First II blewed, then 1t snewcd,
Then II trlz, then thewed,
Now the rush, and muddy mush;
Here we go, opposite the Alamo,
To Sheets, Correvon & Castles.
He never told his love" till arrayed In a
first class, ready made suit from Cohen *
koenlgheiln's. IL is needless TO say he was ac-
cepted. ll-l1-1w
For nobby, comfortably fitting suit made
Of warranted goods, make the acquaintance OF
Cohen a. koeniRheim, 300 and Ill Main plaza,
For a complete line Of Diamonds, set or I'M
set, call on S. Stern, 24S Commerce street.
At the Arbelter Vereln Fritz Blpport keeps
he best OF beer, wines and cigars. ll-l6-lm
A verdict OF guilty Of selling the hest suits
for men and boys ut the lowest figures has
been rendered against Cohen koenighelm
800 and 81 Main plaza. ll-l7-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-11-22
LIGHT FLASHES.
what the Reporters Learn on Their Toui
Through the CITY.

hhat the KepOrterb Learn on lheH Aout
Through the City.
Advertise in the LIGHT holiday edition.
-Rubino's museum will exh ibit next at
Pedras Negras.
That all-tumultuous crowd attracting cir
Gus on Saturday.
-Belknap's civic baby is growing 50 fast it
will soon be voter.
Madame Donaldson's dancing party last
evening was very largely attended and enjoyed.
S. Mayer & Son are offering bargains in
the dry goods line, in order to close out their
stock.
The engineers Of the Sunset route are en-
gagged in seeking an opening through Quihi
Pass.
MIR. ]. c. Evans, of Boerne, the sheep
man, was on deck this morning among his
friends.
Elk Lodge No. IS, Knights OF Pythias,
meet tonight. Full attendance Of the mem
bers requested.
The Anglo-Texas Mexican Mining and
Smelling company held their annual meeting
in this city yesterday.
Mr.. r. C. oglesby, of Uvalde county, is
in the city en- route with his son to place him
in the college at Bryan.
-Callender's Ministries, instead Of Esmer-
aida, as announced, will appear here, at Tur-
ner hall, on the 2Sth and goth instant
The Literary and Dramatic association
gave an enjoyable hop at the Casino last even
ing. Twenty-Five couples were present.
Il. Frank, the saddler and harness maker,
is manufacturing 20 sets Of harness for Fro
boese & Santleben's new transfer line.
&C. II. Davis and bride, Of Junction City,
are at the Central hotel seeing, in the matter
ofnewly married life, how it is for themselves.
Mr.. Miller, who was shot in the Express
composing room, on Monday night, is re-
ported improving, and his complete recovery
placed beyond doubt,
The capture Of the murderers Of William
Thompson, who was bru;ally murdered in
1879, in Sabinal canyon, is reported. They
fell into the grasp of the law somewhere be-
tween Laredo and Eagle Pass.