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The Press., 1883-09-13

Rev. Henry Morgan has got out new book, entitled ''The Story of the Fallen Priest" key and sequel to ''Boston In- side Out" It retails for $1.5O in cloth, and has $50 pages, with steel portrait of author. Agents are given special induce ments. The book is ''red hot,' like the proceeding works of it's author, and curiosi- ty, if no other motive, causes brisk de- mand. The authors mission seems to be to keep the pot boiling for somebody's ben eft, and just now it is the Catholic priest hood that he desires to immerse in hot wa ter. Agents address Rev. Henry Morgan, S1 Shawmut avenue, Boston,
The Press., 1883-09-13

A special committee of the New Hamp- shire legislature has been amusing the members of the legislature and the readers of its reports by a seml-serious dlatr1bs against the woodchuck the occasion be- ing bill to authorize 8 bounty of fifteen cents on each woodchuck killed.
 But really the "woodchuck," /" or ''wood- hog," is terrible pest to farmers in New England and in the northern tiers of coun- ties of our Middle states. It does immense havoc to growing crops, and its devasta- tions seem to require as encouraging leg islatiye enactments for its destruction In the way of bounties as in former years the legislatures offered for wolves heads or foxes skins.
 The woodchuck is one of the most wary of animals. He is as bad sneak as the weasel. He makes his ground: burrow in field planted to corn, or to other vegeta- bles, or cultivated to clover. His hole may be found, but long before the beast can be reached he is far away. 1t is difficult to attempt to drown out woodchuck by fill ing his hole with water. Long before the water can be brought the sly woodchuck has made new home. Indeed, it is 8 fact that chased woodchuck has made new burrow almost in sight of his pursuers while they were searching for him.
 There is nothing succulent and of 8 salad quality that the woodchuck does not rel ish ; growing beans, lettuce, peas, spring ing corn, new potatoes, anything that is good for humans is good enough for him. He will make meal off of clover, or will subsist on ordinary grass.
 But all his life he knows that he is a sneak thief. He does not come out and rob like his betters of the .feroG tribe, but is very careful about exposing himself Just after the sun has sunk in the west, in the intergloaming between daylight and dark, he sneaks out of his hole and goes to feeding, but he never feeds without watching. His down nibblings and up- risings are so frequent as almost to be in- stantaneous. It is considered in New Eng land localities where the woodchuck abounds fair trial of skill to send rife bullet through one as he shows himself above the grass or stubble. This extraor- dinary quickness of movement makes the hunting of the woodchuck sport. Usu- ally the woodchuck is caught with dogs and drowning out'' by pouring water in his subterranean habitation, after driving him in and being sure that he is there. . The woodchuck, to those whose prsiQ- dices do not extend beyond reason, makes a palatable dish. He is cleanly fed an- imal, taking only vegetable food. He is 8 hibernating animal, sleeping like the bear from frost to spring, and grows fat on the growing vegetation of the field and garden, until in the fall he is fiat as hog," which he is, and deserves to die to give food to those whom he has robbed whole season through.
The Press., 1883-09-13

NEW YORK papers are drawing les son" of Conpecticut's ineficiency in detec- ton of crime since the Rose Amber mrlr- der. It will be an interesting study If they will publish statement of the pro- portion of the hangings in New York to the number of murders. New York murder CTS don't need to conceal their crimes to escape punishment. ------
The Press., 1883-09-13

The commander of the British man-of- war Swift, telegraphing from Batavia, re- ports that the great channel of the Strait of Sunda is probably unchanged. The Anjoer light has disappeared, bat the light at Java Head is not damaged sThe Dutch authorities are taking every precaution to prevent any damage to vessels. Fifty eight thousand guilders have been sub scribed at the Hague and sent to Batavia for the relief of the sufferers by the late volcanic eruption. It is expected that the population of Bantam Lampong will be exempted from taxation for several years.
The Press., 1883-09-13

Some time ago, body which had been buried for twenty-one years was removed from Mount Adnah cemetery, Fulton, N. Y. On opening the coffin it was discover ed that the lower portion of the body was petrifed, and the upper portion was hard, cold and white, the features being perfect, ly recognizable. The hair was long and wavy, and had apparently grown several inches after death. The relatives and friends attempted to keep the matter. qui. ct, but in some way it has leaked out, and great effort is now being made by the proprietor of NewYork museum of to ob, tain the body for exhibition. The rel atives have refused large sum of money for the body; and it is now feared that all attempt will be made to steal it.
The Press., 1883-09-13
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Married.
 Montville, 5th, by Rev. M. Walden, D. H. Medbery of Simsbury and Mary B. Bulkley of Bloomfield.
 Wales, 3d, by Rev. w. T. Miller, Willie M Peck and Annie E. Thompson, both of Wales Westford, 9th. by George w. Platt, justice of the peace, George F. Boswolth of Vest ford and Jennie B. Ladd of Stafford; 9th, by Rev. Oscar Bissell, George Platt, Esq. of Ash ford and Mrs. Emily D. Farrow of Hampton.
The Press., 1883-09-13

The annual session of the Connecticut Universalists will be held in New London. September 19 and 20 Each parish con- vention is entitled to four delegates from the society, one from the church, and one from the Sunday school. Free return tickets will be issued to delegates over the Consolidated, New London Northern, and New York and New Eogland roads.
The Press., 1883-09-13

Father Desmond of the Catholic church at Meriden forbids sociables or balls the coming season, and refuses to sanction the action of the St. Marys society if they let the hall to any organization that permits round dances
The Press., 1883-09-13
B OFms

Waterbury, Aug. 31st, twin daughters to Lucien Burpee, formerly of Rockville.
 Stafford Springs, Aug. 28th a son (Howard E. to Reuben s. Converse.
 Stafford, 9th, daughter to Geo. and Hat tie Johnson.
 Stafordville, 18th, son to Laroy and Lu- cinda Suuiar.
The Press., 1883-09-13

The Norwich Bulletin says the reason why Gov. Jarvis, of North Carolina, can't get his speeches reported is because "every- body knows what it was the governor of North Carolina said.e a
The Press., 1883-09-13

The body of James Carey, the informer, was followed to the grave by Mrs. Carey and her children, the district surgeon and the assistant magistrate of Port Elizabeth. A rabble of negroes also gathered in the burial ground. No minister was present, and no arrangement was made for religious services. Carey was very devout man while living, and his principal grievance while in jail was his deprivation of his stated religious observances.
The Press., 1883-09-13

we insertnotices of births marriages and deaths free but have system of obtaining them, and de- pend upon parties interested to send them in 0bt- uary notices in prose verse beyond mere announce ment of death charged at one-haf advertising rates
The Press., 1883-09-13
THE STATE FAIR AT MRR1DEN. The C

THE STATE FAIR AT MERIDEN. The en- tries for the state fair at Meriden already are much ahead in variety and quality to any of the thirteen annual exhibition: given by the State Agricultural society. The trotting during the four days will be exceptionally good, as the entries show. The exhibition of horses, sheep, swine and neat cattle will be well worth seeing, while the exhibition at Town Hall promises to lead previous years, as the Meriden man. ufacturers and ladies are working persist. sntly to make the fair brilliant success. The parade of the decorated carts and town teams on the opening day-the 18th inst.-will be on more elaborate style than even before. On the second day 19th-G Governor Waller and staff and state officers will be present. The fair contin- uss four days, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18th, and closing on the night of the 21st. Ample provision for all visitors have been made. Premium lists and programs will be furnished free on application by mail or otherwise to H. c. Hull, secretary Mer. iden Conn.,
The Press., 1883-09-13

The September cotton returns of the de- partment of agriculture are less favorable than those of August. The principal cause of injury is drought, which has reduced the prospect in every state except Florida and Tennessee. The decline hos been greatest in Texas. In North Carolina and Virginia the temperature has been too low at night, with serious drought. The gen. elal average of condition is reduced to "A.
The Press., 1883-09-13

JAMES MCLAUGHLIN PUBLISHER. SI.5O per year. Postage prepaid by the pub isher discount of 25 cents made wheA paymenti is made STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
The Press., 1883-09-13
ANTHONY ADAMS,
FVERYDoDY's DOCTOR.
 By ROBERT A. GUNN, M. D.

Everybody's Doctor contains 6s4 pages, and is printed on fine paper and handsomely bound. It is sold at the low price of three 00 dollars copy, so as to bring the price within the reach of al .-E
 The work differs from all other books on Domestic Medicine in having the diseases systematically ar- ranged, accordidg to their classification Everything is described in the pnest possible language and the prescriptions written out in plain English, so that they can be employed by any intelligent reader. <
 Druggists will find this book of great advantage in aiding them to give advice when asked to do so
 Dentists will find much information in it that will prove valuable to themselves and their patients.
 Teachers will be better prepared for the perform ance of thelr duties the school room by studying It.
 Parents will find it reliable adviser in everything relating to the rearing of their children,
 Every family can save fifty times the price of the book every year, by consulting it.
 It is complete in all parts, and is the most recent book of the kind published.
 The book will be sent free by mail or express on receipt of three dollars.
 Address, NICKLES PUBLISHING co.
 SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 769 & 769 Broadway. B-AGENTs WANTED. New York City.
The Press., 1883-09-13

SUNDAY nights frost was 8 damaging one, spelling thousands of dollars worth of crops in tobacco, etc.
The Press., 1883-09-13

THE acquittal of Frank James, the Mis- souri brigand and murderer, surprises no one who has watched the trial The court room was crowded all through by ex-con- federate sympathizers, and these made of the trial farce. The jury had on 1t enough men who only sought an excuse to acquit, and the alibi offered was supported by the strongest kind of swearing. The evidence only sought to show that the ac- cused was absent on this particular occa- sion. His connection and usual presence with the professional gang of train robbers and cutthroats, was not thought to be of sufficient consequence to deny. In face of this verdict who can blame the long suffer ing Missourians for their frequent appeals to the court of Judge Lynch.
The Press., 1883-09-13
Died,

Rockville, 1st, Martin McGrath, 65; 3d John Zimmerman, 58; 5th, Christina Becker 65.
 Ellington, 3d, Mary A. Ingraham, 71.
 Vernon, Aug. 3Oth, Hiram w. Dart, 56
 Mansfield, 5th, Eunice w. Storrs, 58 = Andoyer, 18th, Lydia Ticknor, 80.
The Press., 1883-09-13

THE mystery of the murder of Rose Clark Amber at Stratford last week is as yet unsolved. Suspicion has been pointing first to Amber, the divorced husband of the girl, later to Lewis, whom she was shortly to marry, but rests now upon neith- or. It is capable of proof that tall stran- ger was seen apparently waiting for some one on the road, and afterward seen walk ing and conversing with the murdered girl. That he was doubtless the murder CT, and that the girl voluntarily went with him to the place where her body was af- forward found, is now the generally accept ed theory. Further than this detective skill is at fault. The unfortunate victim was buried on Saturday afternoon from her late residence. Her father and brotR- CT were not present. They sailed into Bridgeport harbor, Sunday afternoon, in their fishing smack, the Grace Darling. When the father heard the news he look ed vacantly for an instant, ,murmured "My God, my Rose murdered ,' and then fell to the deck in faint. Upon recovering consciousness he left the boat at oncs and hastened to his home. George Clark, aged 20, brother of Rose, on hearing the news was apparently too dazed to fully compre- bend 1t. He sat on a coil of rope and looked down into the water, but could not be persuaded to talk.
The Press., 1883-09-13

The house of G. W. Phillips at Putnam was seriously damaged by fire Monday. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective fiue. The furniture was saved in damaged condition. The loss was be- tween $4, 900 and 5000, covered by in- surance in the Htna, and the Holland county and Windham county insurance companies.
The Press., 1883-09-13

Ex-Senator William H. Barnum has, &C., riding to the Palladium, been interesting himself in putting stop to smoking on the Honsatonic road, in cars which have by long custom been recognized as smok- ing cars, though not so marked and not specially fitted up for that use. Monday he enforced his rule personally and with considerable vigor. One of the men to whom he spoke took himself off to the se- clusion of the baggage car where he in quired of 8 railroad employee, "Who is that old rooster, with a drab overcoat. white stove-pipe hat, etc. ?'' "That, re- piled the employe, with becoming respect and deference, ''is ex-Senator William H. Barnum." "Well," said the young man, 'he puts on a mighty sight of style One would suppose he owned the railroad" l" "Well, " replied the employee, ''you are mighty right he comes pretty close to it, so close that he has more to say than any other man around these diggings" The half dozen other smokers quickly put their weeds out of sight, and the conductor thereafter walked through the s,car as if walking over hallowed ground. s-
The Press., 1883-09-13

The Chinese ports are getting to be 8 trihe unpleasant for Europeans and Amer jeans to live in. The Chinese have made up their minds that the foreigners must oa
The Press., 1883-09-13

The course the Greenback party in Maine will pursue next year in the pres idential contest is probably outlined by The Belfast Age, one of the organs of the party. It advises the Gresnbackers to abandon their organization and merge the party in the National Democracy.
The Press., 1883-09-13

THE Willimantic Chronicle is organ for the prohibition party of its section.
The Press., 1883-09-13

MUCH apprehension is felt concerning the maturing crops, and the effects o1 drouth and frosts. The prosperity of this country very much hinges on its grain products, and the consequent amount o1 exportation.
The Press., 1883-09-13
NRDER OF NOTICE. State of Connec S ticut County of Holland, ss, Holland, Sept.

4th. A. D., 1883. ei
 James Jackson vs. Veronica K Jackson
 Upon the complaint of the said James Jackson pray ing for reasons therein set forth for divorce now pending before the Superior Court m and for Holland County to be held on the 1st Tuesday of December 1885, appearing to, and being found by, the sub scribing authority that the said defendant is absent from this state-gone to parts unknown. Therefore ordered, that notice of the pendency of said com plaint be given by publishing this order iu The Press newspaper printed in Stafford, in said county, two weeks successivey. commencing or before the 2Oth day of September, 1888. ERWIN o. DIMOCK,
 Clerk of the Superior Court fnr Holland County
The Press., 1883-09-13

9EOR SALE Horse, Wagon, Harnesses, if & E. LEE. ForesfYiIie WdaIeyn N; W;,,s
The Press., 1883-09-13

ENOR SALE-A number of western-made I Harnesses, single and double, by c. H. Allen.
 VIM. RUDGE. Agent
The Press., 1883-09-13

"ANTED-Old Government Books Con-
 w gressional Globes, from 1888 to 1s73 in sets or odd numbers. Inquire at the Press Office.
The Press., 1883-09-13

THE STORE just vacated by V. M. Blais-
 1 dell will be thoroughly renovated and repaired, and rented cheap for light, quiet business. En- quire of F. H. SPELMAN.
The Press., 1883-09-13

ENOR SALE-White Chester Pigs N J. l.. EMO, Stafford Street
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-12

On Thursday morning, July 9Th, a
fire broke out in the kitchen of the
Willard house at Sprague about three
o'clock in the morning and the flames
quickly spread to adjoining buildings,
and before two hours had passed nearly
two blocks, together with the North
ern Pacific passenger depot were in
ashes. The aggregate loss is about S25-
600. The insurance covers about one
fourth of the losses. The city would
have been entirely swept away but
for the prompt action of the railroad
fire department.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-12
PORTLAND'S CELEBRATION.
How the Fourth was Spent at Brush
Prairie and WashOugal.

The celebration at Portland ON the 3rd
4th and 9Th of July was grand affair. but
it is thought by many that it was not as ex-
tensive as the centennial celebration in 1876
1t is estimated there were 10000 strangers
in the city The city was gaily decorated.
All along the business streets evergreens and
flags were displayed and were stretched
across the streets in many places. A num-
Der of private houses were tastefully fes-
TONED and ornamented with aags and the
shipping in port presented an animated ap-
pearance.
The 2lst Infantry band and the soldiers
from Vancouver formed the most interest
ing portion of the procession. The first di-
vision consisted of the four companies of in
fantry and the light battery drawn by coal
black horses. The Oregon militia came next
and the long lines of the G. A. r. followed.
The Mexican war veterans who appear from
year to year, came out in their gradually
thinning numbers riding in carriages. Then
came other carriages containing the dstin-
guished visitors and prominent citizens.
Next came the Portland paid fire depart
ment making showing that can justly be
termed the pride of the city. The men in
uniform aud the engines apparatus gaily
decked with flowers and flags presented a
beautiful and animated sight.
After the review the procession, with a
great crowd of people, entered the plaza,
where the literary exercises were held. Gen.
Nelson a. Miles, commander of the De-
partment of the Columbia, was orator of the
ln,r Wa or rIx of
the situation of the country during the in
FAINT struggles the wonderful growth of the
nation, its victory over every difficulty, its
surmounting every obstacle, even to internal
strife and armed rebellion The closing
words of the orator relative to dangers
which still threaten us through the ambitions
of schemiug men, were worthy of careful
thought, and the pereoration in allusion to
the veterans of the army was grand. Hon.
j. y. Dolph made one Of his able and sub
stantial orations in response to the sent
ment, THE Grand Army of the Republic"
After this the audience dispersed
On Thursday afternoon at o'clock the
sham battle took place. The regulars
formed a line of battle about quarter OF
mile from the battery, and the latter opened
fire, blank cartridges of course being used.
Then the musketry began firing, resembling
the explosion of fre-crackers There was
not regular volley fired as from the line Of
battle as was expected. The line then adj
vanced, firing and did not stop until it
reached the battery. The only difficulty
had was climbing over logs. and falling into
roots. The war lasted about fifteen minutes
There were no sallies. retreats and charges,
as was anticipated. but was complete walk
over. One OF the Oregon City g. A. r. men,
who evidently has not cooked many cannon.
straddled one OF the capturned guns, swing
ing his hat, but as the gun was IA little less
than red hot, he Immediately unstraddled in
short order This ended the celebration,
and the people dispersed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-12
SEALED PROPOSALS.


Notice is hereby given that sealed propos.
ais will be received by the Board of County
Commissioners Of Clarke county, Washington
Territory. on Wednesday. the 9th day Of An
gust, 1883. up To O'Clock in the afternoon Of
said day, for the care and maintenance for
the term of two years from the first day of
September 1883 Of all sick, INDECENT or needy
persons who may within said county, he lie
gally declared to be paupers. Such propos-
ais TO state the rate per week in warrants Of
said county for which each sick, INDECENT or
needy person will be furnished with suitable
food, lodging, nursing, wasbir z and mending.
Each proposal must be accompanied by II
good and sufficient bond, with two or more
sureties. in the sum Of five hundred dollars,
conditioned that the person making the same,
in case the contract be awarded to him. will
at once enter into an agreement with the
Board TO suitably board. lodge nurse. wash
and mend for all such sick. INDECENT or needy
persons, for the said term Of two years, and
in all respects TO properly treat and care for
such persons; and also to furnish good and
sufficient bond IN the sum Of one thousand
dollars for the faithful performance of said
contract. said bond 10 be approved BY the
Board. The Board reserves the right TO re.
ject any or ul bids.
II. c. BLACKWOOD,
Chairman Board Co. Com issioners.
Attest: CHAS. BROWN.
Co. Auditor and ex officio Clerk.
Vancouver, W. T., June "a, 1883 I'd
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-12
At BRUSH PRAIRIE.

Ia this quiet retreat they had one OF their
sem.occasional patriotic blow-outs, which
was quite grand affair. About o'clock
the farmers Of the surrounding country, with
their wives, children, lunGl- baskets, etc,
began to assemble on the grounds. A goodly
number from Vancouver also went out, to
spend the day in the shady retreats provided
by nature, and which can only be enjoyed
Oh such sweltering day as this Fourth of
July was. By II o clock an immense crowd
had gathered on the grounds, numbering
about five hundred. The exercises then
commenced. G. W. Jones, of this city,
president of the day, announced prayer by
J. Z. O'Flaherty, after which followed the
reading of the Declaration of Independence
by |. \. Laiferty. H. c. Lesser, Esq. as
orator OF the day, delivered very interest
ing and patriotic discourse. Miss Addie
Ceilings read Fourth OF July poem. which
WAS very well rendered indeed. lnstru-
mental music was furnished by the Blue
Ribbon Band of this city, and vocal music
by the choir. After the exercises all INDUCED
in delightful repast. which was laid out
under the wide-spreadng branches of the
outrageous trees, and Noah Brown. as usual,
got away with his share of the eatables. In
the afternoon dancing was INDUCED in at
Wards mill, which concluded the day s
pleasures.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-07-12
VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1883.

The citizens of Astoria have organ
lied n vigilance committee and have
notified several Of the most notorious
saloon men of the place to leave with
in stated time on pain of death. On
Friday morning about20 thugs, many
Of whom had failed to respond affirm
atively to the notification of the COM
mittee, were escorted to the steamer
and Informed in most emphatic
manner that the climate of Astoria
would not be Il healthy one for them
if they returned. Their names are:
John simpson, VIM. Murphy, Charles
Lewis, Z. J. Frazer, Charles Cook, NJ.
f. Green, John Kelly, James Kelly,
James Forest, John Jones, William
johnson alias Buck Finn, Fred Rich
ardson, George Savage, Jack Sullivan
and George Bye. Some of the above
were taken by the committee to re-
mote spot and soundly flogged before
their departure, their refusal to obey
the notice to Quit by the committee
having been attended with aggravat-
ing circumstances. The committee
meet in elaboration again on Satur-
day evening, and it is said will make
some disposition OF nine or ten other
equally worthless characters who prey
on society.