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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-06-07

No one should think of emigrating
without sufficient means for self sup
port for at least short time after
reaching this section. Labor Is n
scarce article here just now, but not
all those who emigrate care to do the
rough sort of work required; nor are
all who come mechanics, so that suit
able employment Immediately upon
arrival cannot always be relied upon,
and there is nothing more discourag-
ing to the newcomer than to become
subject of public or private charity.
lies who would be cruelty derelict in
their duty to expose those depending
upon them to the risk Of destitution
or hardship p on arrival here.
Generally speaking, persons accus-
toned to ordinary mechanical labor,
and who unite frugal habits with per-
severing industry will run no risk in
coming here; but individuals unwil-
ling to work, or accustomed to live by
their wits, are not wanted, except by
the police fierce Of city and country.
Idlers will only 90 from bad to worse,
and adventures will not prosper. This
ia the poorest country in the world for
health, labor, courage and persistence
to succeed here as elsewhere, and en-
igrants must expect this. Capitalists
cannot make mistake by investing
their money here, either in real estate
or manufactures. The entire Pacific
North west IL now infused with 4 new
active life, and possessed Of an activ-
Ity In excess OF anything of the like
heretofore seen. Its population Is be-
ing rapidly augmented, and its re-
sources are being developed in n more
than y corresponding manner. For
all that 10 produced there Is demand,
and probably more is produced here
per capita than by any other equal
population In the United States. The
most prudent and practical men In
our midst have never entertained the
shadow Of doubt In regard TO the ca
pacity OF the resources OF this country
to support a population Of 3,OO0,0O0
people, or OF that number OF people To-
eating here finally. These resources
offer an unbounded field for enterprise
and the attention they deserve 10 be-
ing attracted steadily. A mas with a
capital OF muscle and courage need
not walt for something to turn up.
He can 70 TO work and create 0ppor-
tunities. = WeH Snore.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-06-07

Editor of TImes:-ln reading the last
number of your paper, noticed you
asked all who had been benefited by
the letter published in your valuable
paper about year ago, to write you
the facts for publication. The letter
from DIR. Bates created a great amount
of excitement in this vicinity, as he
is well and favorably known hy every
body here. His reputation as a man
and physician gave everybody the
utmost confidence In all his state
ments, and this Of course soon made
the name "Kendall's SPAWN Cure"
not only familiar but very popular.
In reply to your request | will say:
about nine years ago J. slipped on the
ice and sprained my right limb at
the knee joint. | was very lame and
suffered sxcruciating pain much of the
time since, and some of the time
thought should be u cripple for life.
DR.. Bates letter printed in your paper
gave me 30 much confidence In the
the vistues of Kendalrs SPAWN Cure
that | tried 1t for my knee and less
than one bottle completely cured me
80 that | have had no return of pain
or lameness, for which, of course, |
cannot Itel zoo tHaUkIul. NlhCt my
recovery have visited friends in the
west, and found the following parties
have used 1t with the grandest results
in that part OF the country: The Rev.
John Rice, Henatite, Mo, used IL on
his own person for an injury OF 35
years standing and performed one of
the most wonderful cures ever heard
OF. J. l.. Mcclure Of Strong City, Kan
sas, cured badly laceratsd and poi
soned hand, from hog bite, and also
removed an enlargement near the hip
Joint which had become large and
troublesome. Healso used il for pleu-
risy, and found that bathing his chest
with it relieved him at once. To my
surprise | found that this wonderful
remedy was better known In the west
than II was in the east, and found l
that they were using 1t there for ami
mails as we'll AS on human flesh with
the very best Of results, and l find 90
many cases wherever go TO copfirm
the favorable opinion | had already
formed OF IL that | am glad OF an OPP
portunity oftelling the readers OF your
valuable paper what Ihave learned In
regard to IL. Hoping to hear from
others on this very important subject,
especially important to those who
have suffered tor years like myself,
remain, Yours, &c,
J. A. ROYCE.
Elmira, n. ", Sept. II, 1881.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-06-07

Every Jonathan in the Land either owns
or hires a bicycle, and it is well to state
right here that they hive the right OF way
upoH the sidewalks, and the ladies should
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-06-07

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which at present prevails. II is perfectly
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and an alternative. 1tfortiies the bodyagainst
disease, invigorates aud revtallzes the torpid
stomach and liver, and effects a salutory
change in the entire system.
For sale by all druggists and dealers, gen.
orally.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-06-07
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
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4. u. CULBERTSON G CO.,

Have large amount of lands for sale in
Clarke county, ". T.. both wild lands
and improved farms. Also property
in the town of La Center.
We do n general commission business in
the buying and selling of real estate, personal
property, Nc. II you wish To buy or sell land
Of any Kind, give us a call. Connected with
an old and reliable firm In Portland Ofiice
ut Palace hotel, Main St, La Center, w T.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
A Young Murderer.

Last Thursday night John Spoolcr and
Richard Ncwcomc, aged ten and fourteen
years, were sitting in the stable yard, on
the farm of Gen. Granville Norman, in
Bedford county, Va. They were talking
together, and Newcome was chewing to-
bacco. Spoolcr remarked that he looked
as if he enjoyed chewing, whcrcupon the
other remarked that he had always hated
borrowing, aud had made If the rule of
his life that he would shoot the first man
that ever asked him for chew Of tobacco.
Young Spooer then said: "Dck, give me
4 chew" NewcOmc put his hand in his
pocket and said, eff You ask me again. I'll
shoot YOU" Spooler repeated the request,
and his companion drew small pistol and
shot him in the stomach. The wounded
boy lived only an hour. The two had been
fast friends and playmates. Since the
shooting the young murderer has been
overwhelmed with grief, and says he did
it in a nit of passion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
a West Virginia wild Man.

For some time past, says one OF our eX-
changes, citizens of the southern part OF
Ohio county, West Virginia, about twenty
miles from Wheeling, have been trying
to capture a strange man, who OCCASION
ally made his appearance ut Isolated home
Stcads, generally in thc absence OF the
head Of the house, and, by brandishing Il
large club, tcrrorized the women into Civ
ing him food. He always appeared dressed
in skins, and WAS never known to speak.
OF large stature and fcrOciouS aspect, he
has been a terror to the community, anu
several attempts have been made to cap
ture him, but without success. 1t is sup
posed he lives in one OF the numerous
caves in the vicinity. Tuesday morning
he went to the house of George Powell,
soon after that gentleman had gone to his
work, bowling like wild beast and frotil-
ing ut the mouth. lie attacked Mrs. Pow
ell with his club, fracturing her skull and
otherwise injuring her. He then picked
up her only child, boy about five years
of age, and ran into the woods, carrying
the boy screaming in his arms. n neigh
Dor passing the house shortly afterward
found Mrs. Powell in critical condi-
ton, but she was able to tell him what
had happened. The man started ut once
for the nearest town and organized Il
party to pursue the wild man and rescue
the child. They soon struck the trail,
and after following it about five miles
came upon the body of the boy. Ills
brains had been dashed out against 4
tree. Two of the party returned to Pow
ell's with the dead child, and the rest
continued the search for the man, but ut
last accounts they had not succeeded in
oyertaking him. There are several theo-
ries rs TO who he is. Some think he Is
one of the murderers who escaped from
the Moundsville penitentiary some time
ago: others think he is mailman. All
know he is q dangerous character, and
must be captured or killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
A Pleasant Country.

The Department of State has received
an interesting report from United states
Consul Du Verge, at st. Paul de Loando,
west coast of Africa, in regard to the trace
of tina. country and the barbarous Gus
toms of the natives of DOndo. The fol-
lowing is an extract from the report:
"When dead, the common negro is buried
anywhere-may be 4 few yards from the
door of his cubata, or in the middle of the
road. Sobas, or native chiefs, are inter-
red with more ceremony. For three
months the corpse is kept above ground,
sitting in chair, and daily envelOped in
new pieces OF cloth, which are stolen dur
ing the night by his former subjects.
After this lapse of time he is deposited in
his grave, two grown-up slaves being de-
capitatcd and their bodies being Inferred
with him, as well as a boy and girl, both
aliye-the former holding soba's pipe
and the latter vessel with water. AL
though have never been an eyewitness
to this barbarism, and though it is oili-
cially contradicted, firmly belive that it
is still practiced, and would have gone
with M informant to one of these burials
if had been well and had the time to
spare. Another barbarism not yet abol-
ishcd is judgment by fetish (Which | have
witnessed more than fifty times on the
west and southwest coasts viz: The ac-
cused, to show his innocence, deliberately
swallows 4 certain amount of deadly veg
etable poison. If he vomit it he is limo
cent, but if his stomach retains it he is
guilty of the crime imputed to him, and
dies. When Il SODA dies his successor Is
not allowed to continue the works which
the deceased may have begun, nor to in
habit his residence; nor does he inherit
his furniture, plate or anything; OH the
contrary, whatever immOvable goods,
houses, Sc, belong to the deceased are al
lowed to fall into ruin, while all movable
goods are stolen by his subjects immedi-
atclv after death. For whole year the
spirit of the deceased is supposed TO reign,
his successor having no power whatever.
The whole kingdom or tribe remains,
therefore, in a state of anarchy. ms
custom impedcs to great extent the
prosperity of the native tribes, as wha:-
ever one chief may have done for his peo-
pie his successor is obliged to annihilate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
NEW FIRM,
New Prices !
TRUSSELL & HESS,

We have our Wagon Scales erected
and stock of coal on hand, the prices Of
which we have reduced from % cents
to so cents per ton. We are in market
TO buy Grain, BaIed Hay, and in fact
everything that the farmer has to sell
which we can dispose Of a full line
OF everything pertaining TO the grocery
business at our store. Our goods are
all fresh and of best quality. Have
laid in special stock for the season,
such as Citron, Currants, PruneS, Gran
berries, n. o. Sugar, n. Q. Molasses,
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Buckwheat,
Hominy, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Oranges,
Lemons, Canned anG Bottled Goods,
Plain and French Candies, Crackers,
Cakes, Figs, Dates, Toilet Soaps, Per
tumery, and the best stock OF Cigars in
this market. We are also selling a
Patent Roller Flour under our own
brand. If you want something nice
you should try it.
TRUSSELL e HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
hlarrla9es.

At Christ Church, Baltimore, on Oct.
18th, 1883, by Rev. DR.. W. W. Williams,
Mr.. ROBERT i. WHITE TO Miss MARY
ALICE, daughter of Samuel Child, of
Baltimore.
Thursday afternoon, Nov. ODD, 1888. at
the residence of Mr.. Washington PAUL, in
Martinsburg, by Rev. +. i. Wilson, Mr..
C. W. McKOWN to Miss EMMA b. HOL-
LIS, all of Gcrardstown.
Nov. 22d, 1888. at the residence of the
brides parents, in Martinsburg, by Rev.
G.. V. Leech, Mr.. DENNIS WATERS TO
Miss ANNA +. FETZER, both Of that
place.
Nov. 18th. 1888, at Hagerstown, Mr..
QUINN HOVER TO Miss VIRGINIA
HENSEL, both of Berkeley county.
On Wednesday, Nov. 2lst, 1888, at Fall
ing Waters Church, by Rev. Harry Gill
more, Mr.. JOHN L. MORRISON to Miss
MARY p. LIGHT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
Large Cattle.

A well-known grazier near Warrenton,
Va, owns the three largest cattle, so stock
men say, ever raised in Virginia by one
man. He put them on the scales Satur-
day, and these are their weights: One
steer, three years old, 2,2GO pounds; one
steer, four years old, 2,42O pounds; one
steer, five years old, 2,SS5 pounds; total,
1865 poundS-an average of over 2,oOO
pounds each. The cattle are all roam
Durhams, and the owner says they have
never been under shelter and never had
pound of meal-only n plenty OF good
grass in the summer, aud hay, fodder and
corn in the winter, supporting his theory
that shelter and GROUND feed is not essen
tial to making heavy cattle. The owner
has been offered 5 cents gross, or SG3l.2O
for the three beeveS, but will not take it,
and says he intends to keep them for
New York Christmas meat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
WhistiinS ina His Sleep.

\ singular case is reported at St.
Thomas. a young man employed in the
sewing machine works has been accus-
toned to working alone, and so prone to
whiStling that as soon As he is by himself
he unconsciously commences. When
asleep the muscles of his mouth, chest
and lungs are so completely il association
that he whistles with astonishing shrill-
ness. a pale countenance, loss of appe-
tite and almost total prostration of
strength convinced his mother it would
end in death if not speedily overcome.
She accordingly called in physician, and
he recommended that the young man be
placed in the society Of another boy, who
should give him blow as soon as he be-
gins to whistle. This novel remedy will
he tried Montreal Star.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
Deatbs.

Died at his residence, "Sunny Side, -
W. Va, Nov. 2lst, 1888, DIR. CHARLES
II. STEPHEN, son Of the late Judge John
Stephen, of the Court of Appeals, Mary
land.
Nov. 22i. 1888, in Martinsburg, Mrs.
ISABEL ANDERSON, aged II years and
months.
On Sunday morning, Nov. 25th, 1888,
in Middleway, Mrs. BUSHEY, at an adj
yanced age.
In Berkeley County, November %,
1883, Mrs ELIZABETH BAXLEY, aged
81 years, S months and 10 days. She was
a member OF the Methodist Church for 65
years.
Dearest mother, thou hast left US.
We thy loss most deeply feel.
But It's God that has bereft u.s.
He will all our sorrows heal.
Weep not for me. oh children dear.
For have gone to rest;
Follow my footsteps Ger so near,
And dwell with nc Oh Jesus breast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

THE jury in the suit of Mary O'Connor
against Samuel G. keely, Manayunk,
Pa, manufacturer, to recover damages
for personal injuries, recently rendered n
verdict in favor of the plaintiff for SIC, 900.
The girl was employed ut defendants mill,
and when n fire broke out i'm December,
1882, she WAS compelled, in the absence of
q fire-escapc, to jump from window in
an upper story to save her life. Her in
juries were of such a serious character as
To disable her for life aud necessitate the
use of crutchcs. 1t WAS shown that the
Board OF Fire-escapes had notified the
owner of the building to erect an escape,
but he lad failed TO do so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
For Love Ese Died.

At Pittsburg, Pa, last Sunday, Charles
Trum shot himself twice in the head dur
ing services at the grave of his intended
wife. Trum arrived from Germany last
March with Bertha Englesslater, and
came to Pittsburg ten weeks ago. The
young woman obtained employment as 4
domestic, and Trum went to Chicago.
Ten days ago the woman was taken sick
with typhoid fever, and died Saturday.
Trum, receiving no letters, returned TO
Pitisburg halt an hour after her death.
The shock seems to have unsettled the
mind of Trum, who became very much
detected. No one suspected, however,
that he intended to kill himself. The deed
created intense excitement at the funeral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
Hunting Stories.

Suite exchanges now begin to bristle
with hunting stories. a party from Cum
berland took 4 jjaunt in West Virginia
wilds last week and knocked over five
deer. This in addition to lots of other
game. Horace Lockridge, of Pocohontas
County, killed five deer last week. y
young man named Ewcrt, of Hampshire
County, saw flock of cartridges flying
Il short distance overhead. lie picked up
a board and hit the side of the barn re-
sounding whack. Seven of the birds came
whrling down to the ground stunned and
before they had time to recover the lad
wrung their nccks. The Randolph Enter
prise tells of party that passed through
Beverly with the antlerS Of seven deer
they had killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01
A remedy that has proven itself never

4 remedy that has proven itselfa never
falling cure for scrofula and syphilitic
disorders must quickly cure less terrible
blood diseases. DR.. GuysOtt's Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilia is such perfect
blood purifier and strengthened of bodily
functions, that it cures the above diseases
even when Hot Springs and all other
treatment has failed. Remember, it is
absolutely fl zee from mineral poisons, and
will not injure the most delicate consti-
tuition. Its use will make you feel buoy
ant, strong and we'll, and will rid your
system OF all blood impurities and every
internal and external indication OF dis
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

Hon. f. Il. FAULKNER spent several
days in Charleston last week. He is q
candidate for the Democratic nomination
fol- Governor. lie is one of the ablest men
in the State, and is as honest as he able.
Tie most kindly and helpful feeling has
alwcys existed between Mr.. Faulkner's
portion of the State and our own. lie has
himself stood up as our friend whenever
lie could, and has won place in the es-
tecm of our people. The only embarrass-
mcnt the Democratic party will be under,
when it meets in State Convention, will
be to choose between the excellent gem
tlcmcn who will be before it for the Gu
bcrnational OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ga
zeiie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

A letter from Warrenton, Va, says:
at is reported that negro named Ross
hung himself with grapevine in the
woods near Hurleysville on last Sunday.
His vest was placed in the loop to make it
more comfortable. He was making prep
arations for his suicide several days prior
to his putting his design into execution"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

COUGH SYRUPS.-Schcnck' Pulmonic Syr-
7 j up, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Swiss
Balsam, Aliens Lung Balsam, Globe Flower
syrup, Bulls Cough Syrup, Seth ArnOld's
Cough Killer. Piso's Cure Syrup OF Horchound,
Boschcc's German syrup, Juniper Tar, Liver
wort Tar, SCOTS Emulsion. Cnmm's Emulsion,
lIenry'S cod Liver Oil, Wilbor's Cod Liver OIL,
Ayers Cherry PcctOral, and any other that
may be needed. BAKER 4 MCMU ItRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

Last Saturday r. Scott, after a two
years separation from his wife, returned
to her house, near Easton, Ind, and in
sisted that she should live with him. She
refused, and lie then stabbed her to death,
killed their child and took cosc of poi
SON from which he died
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

Mock MINCE PIE.-Four cups bread
crumbs or apples, three eggs, half pound
currants, cup Of vinegar, cup of sugar,
cup Of molasscs, teaspoon ct soda, four
cups water, spice to taste. Try it.
LEMON JELLY.-For lemon jelly pour
pint of cold water over three-quartcrs of
box of gelatine; cut into it the thin
yellow peel Of three lemons, anu let 1t
stand one hour. Then pour over it
quart of boiling water; add the juice OF
seven or eight large lemons and about
three cupfuls of loaf sugar Git is better to
add sugar to tastel. Stir well until the
sugar is dissolved, then strain and mold.
LEMON PUDDING.-A very good lemon
pudding may be made from one small cup
Of butter, two full cups of sugar; mix
very smooth, adding then the grated rind
Of two lemons, the yolks of six eggs, six
small Boston crackers Dissolved in one
pint Of sweet milk. Bake, and use the
whites of the eggs to make n meringue
whites are beaten stiff, add six table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar; mix well;
spread on the top Of the pudding and
brown nicely.
RABBrrs.-A correspondent says that
when rabbits become quite hungry in Sc
we're winters they prefer the bark Of APP
pie trees to any other food, but even then
will take this food if lying on the ground
rather than gnaw it from upright stems.
lie then gives what trimming the old
trees require, and leaves the branches "
ing scattered through the orchard ill
spring, and has never had y tree 9irdied.
4 few limbs on each acre will be enough.
FowLS.-Whcn the comb of fowl Is
large and bright colorcd, showing ii to be
of full blood and shaking with every ac-
tivity of the bird, she is in healthy, lay
ing condition. With this condition of
the comb YOU will discover the utmost
activity in your fowls, starting ut every
sound or motion; the movements are not
like nervous jump, but with an elastic
spring, showing condition of vigorous
health. On the contrary, if the edges of
the comb and watlcs are 4 purplish red
and the movements sluggish, there Is
disease and danger.
FATTENING OLD SroCK.-Thcrc is little
profit in fattenng old stock for the butch
or. 1t is often the case that an animal
fatlencd Oh corn and other expensive
kinds Of food will not bring as much rs
the food cost. 1t is not fed to them until
the weather becomes cold, and most of the
fattening material it contained is con-
sumcd in generating heat or repairing
waste in the system. In many eases the
ecth of the an finals are poor and they are
not able to chew their food properly. In
other cases their digestive apparatus is
impaired, and the grain they eat produces
little fat or muscle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

FL MNIDI, the false prophet. isn't such
big humhu@ after all. 4 few days ago
lac gohhlcd up an Egyptian army of 10000
men, only allowing one man, newSpa-
per correspondent, TO escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

The first session Of the Forty-eighth
Congress will begin on Monday next, De
cember Sd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

SOME prophet says the world will come
TO an end in 1856. This Is generous, rs it
gives plenty of time for the sinners to re-
pent and prepare.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-12-01

THr Speaker of the House of ReprcScn-
tativcs will probably be chosen to-day by
the Democratic caucus. Randall seems
to have tic best show, and ii the Demo-
crats arc wise they will select him.