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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-01-04

The chief of the bureau of statistics,
giving clergymen some facts for
thanksgiving sermons, writes that the
corn crop for 1852 is estimated at
l,6S0, 100000 bushels, against l,l94,-
$4,000 bushels in 1881. The latest es-
innate of the wheat crop of the season
of 1852 is 800, 600, 900 bushels as against
3S9, 80 090 in 1851. The value of do
nestle exports for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1850, was S733, 239, 1872,
rs against SSS2, ,925, ,947 during 1881, a
falling Off $780, esq., This is due
almost entirely tc the failure of the
crops of the country during the sea-
of 81. Imports during the fiscal year
We're S22i, i,639,i74 larger than during
any previous year in the history ofthe
country. The railroad mileage of the
United States on January |, 1882,
was l04,sl3 miles. The Weste rn
Union, which owns the principal part
of the telegraph lines of the United
states, increased its number of miles
of lines from 23S, ,5Si in 1850, to S7i, ,29l
in 1852, and the wires operated by
that company would reach fifteen
times around the werld.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-01-04

The team attached to Mr.. Alex.
Farqushar's milk wagon excites con-
considerable interest, by its oddity.
During the summer single mare
hauled the wagon. and everywhere its
mother went her was sure to 90. When
this colt reached an age Of months,
which had also brought to ii unusual
size, Mr.. Farquhar conceived and ex-
ecuted the plan of Harvesting and
driving it with its mother, and from
the first day the harness was put on
vice. u seems 10 have learned the
route and usual stopping places, and
STOPS aud starts at the word of COM
has always been marvel Of intelli-
gence and fidelity. Olympia Courier.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-01-04
oneor,hc nrisnses,C Charms

OF a fair face is fine set of teeth. The Ia.
dies being fully alive to this fact. patronize
s0ZODONT in preference to any other den
thrice, since they know by experience that
il preserves like no other the pristine white
ness aud cleanliness Of the teeth. aud makes
a naturally sweet breath additionally fra
beoar ser TO lock lovely. and that proper
tion Of il which uses sOZ0DONT has
learned that the article contributes in no
small degree to the end in view. All drug.
gists ssll IL.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-01-04
SHINGLES. LUMBER AND
SLAB-WOUD.

The undersigned has 100000 frst-class
Shingles for sale AT his mill. Also rough and
planed Cedar, both first and second class,
which will be sold at a bargain Weather
beaten lumber aud secOnd-class finishing
lumber, which will be sold cheap.
Will furnish slab wood at the following
low rates for cash, delivered anywhere in the
city, until further notice.
Cut short and split into stove wood, (per
d).............. observation-disclosures S2 "
Nul lect lohx. x........,....... ......... 90
l2oct.u 5. W. BROWN
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09

Il acres, lieSsn, Sarvis Fork of sand Greek,
10 miles from RaWenswoOd, 20 acres cleared,
young, Orchard, Price $500, one4half cash,
the balance oB time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09

60 acres, A asjles from Ravenswood fronts
93.poles on the Ohio, As acres cleared; two
houses on tbs line of the 0. r. r. R, Price;
$20.per acre, and half cash in hand, the bal
aaceOn time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
A Character.

cold Bumblebee" was the cogno-
men Of Mr.. T., of Newburyport; he
gained the title from the fact of his
catching a bumblebee one day, as
he was shingling his barn, and in
endeavoring to decapitate the in
sect with his Ratchet, cut off the
ends of his thumb and fore-fnger,
letting the bee 60 unframed. 9th
er mishaps happened to the old
codger upon that same barn. In
one of his distractions he shingled
over his spare Ratchet; and cutting
a small aperture in the buildin 3,
to let in a little daylight, this man
actually inserted a wooden pane,
as being economical and not liable
to be brokenl
Uncle T., in one of his oblivious
freaks, nailed his left arm so firmly
between two boards of a fence he
was putting up, that he had to
call for help to get extricated from
his self-imprisonment. He once
put button on the gate instead Of
the post. But the rarest freak Of
all was when he ran through the
streets with his hands about three
feet asunder, held up before him,
begging the passers-by not to dis
turb him, as he had got the meas
ure of doorway with him.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
Observation-Disclosures
Peter Cooper's Wife.

"a CTR nctice of the life Of Peter
95opor we mentioned the fact that
21s wife died on the ffty-siXth an
niversary of their wedding-day.
The following passage from her fu-
neral grafton we clip from the
Christian AdUocate.
"You behold here no feeble relic
of dainty idleness and unstrung
fbers and soft and tender weak
aess. Here is what is left of a
Frame that has used every nerve
md tissue in human service,
tousehold cares, diligent and pains
'sking duty to husband, children
nd dependents. Here are the ash
Iof woman of the Puritan and
4uguenot spirit-one who knew
4othing about the modern discon-
,ent with woman's sphere; moth
ing about the WEAKNESS of leisure
and the lack Of adequate occupa-
ton nothing about the inequality
of her woman's lot, or the monoto-
ny and oppression Of a wife's and
mothers duties. She found the
place Providence gave her large
enough for all the gifts, tasking,
and rewarding all her efforts, and
she did her full part in making,
keeping and spending her hus-
bands fortune"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
What High License Means.

The Northwestern Christian Adgo-
cate, of Chicago, which is in the
centre of the high-license agitation,
says:
at begins to be manifest:
81. That high-license will not
close low saloons
"2. That saloons not low Will
justly claim protection in proper
ton as they pay higher license.
80. That the protected 'respecta-
BILE saloon will attract young men
who see that the higher license
makes the saloon a sort of public
benefactor through revenue.
"a. L hat high-license is intended
as protection against prohibition.
IS. That saloon-keepers welcome
high license because of resulting
comparative monopoly.
"6. That high license is public
consent.
81. That high license will induce
hundreds to avoid paying for IL
cense. chicago, they say, mas elght
hundred saloons that do not even
pay the $52 year.
. "8. That the country is indig-
nant that Chicago pastors consent
to license-higher than $50.
"9, That this very movement
that secured fifty-seve clerical
votes in Chicago will fan the flame
of prohibition into a continent
wide flame.
40. That a high license tempo
rary victory will by no means take
the question out of politics.
I'll. That, as in slavery, enamel
patton will come.
"12. That high license is like
Wing compromising, in spite of
which latter people sent fussy poll
ticians to the rear and sent men to
strangle the demon"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09

fhe Literaanre Committee of the Gpod
13mplarS haNa just issued a new book with
hhe above titA5, which should be in the hands
eff every manand WOLFRAM.
1t contains, seven greet speeches by hon.
John B. Fin Gh, made in iowa, Kansas and
Wisconsin campaigns Every argunasnt of
the liquor callers is taken up and answered.
A great speech by Hon. .. p. Mason, eX-
Chief JUST re of Nebraska, "Are Liquor Deal
ers entitled to indemnity for property injur-
ed by Prohibition"
4 grea1 speech by Hon. Albert Horton
Chief Justice of Kansas, "LOyaltyt to Law
These speeches We're made in the great bat
ties which have shaken the con sinent and
meet the real arguments of desperate trafde.
No such book was ever before offered the
workers. Every prohibitionist should get
one for himself and his neighboP.
In the greaI battle to be fought in the next
few years, every man should have these
facts.
The book is printed on fine paper, bound
in cloth, contains 300 pages, and fine steel
engraving of Mr.. Finch. Price, one dollar.
Send on your money, and if you are not
satisfied after examining book, money will
be refunded.
Send all money by p, O.. order, Draft, or
Registered letter, TO
REV. A. J. IUTKINS,
Room S-No. ST, Washington St., Chicago, III
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
P0stpOnement.

sGss1he time of meeting Of the West
ern Virginia Conference Sunday
School Convention has been chang
ed from Wednesday, June 9th, to
Wednesday June Goth, at Point
Pleasant, West Virginia This,
change is made necessary by the
fact that some Of the district confer
ences convene so late as to render
it impossible to secure q delegation
as provided for by the action Of the
Ann9al Conference. A programme
will be announced in due time
Central Methodtst.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
The Prohibition Craze.

The Washington Sentinel, beer
organ, expresses the opinion that,
Notwithstanding the severe de-
feats last fall and N the present
spring in various Western States,
the hydra of intolerance and by
pocracy has neither been scotched
nor dismayed,"
1t adds:
Everywhere we see the enemies
of personal liberty hard at work,
and strenuous and well-Organ-
lied opposition alone can battle
them"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
Barnum's Ugly Elephant had to
be Killed.

Pilot, one of Mr.. Barnum's ele-
plants, got so ugly that
be had to be shot. He was the
aext largest elephant to Jumbo,
and was only obtained by Mr.. Bar
aum when he got so dangerous that
aahey cid not dare keep him any
fonger in England. When he got
y.anto a passion it was almost i'm
possible to manage him. He killed
two of his keepers, and it was not
easy to find any trainer that would
have anything to do with him.
One day he lost his tenn
per, and made great time and
trouble in the ring and out of it.
He tried to tear down the walls of
the Garden, and to do all the mis-
chief possible, and stirred up the
other elephants by his naughti-
ness, After a good deal of trou bic
he was cornered between two 9TH
er elephants and thrown down, and
then the keeper tried to subdue
him in the usual way by beating
him till he squealed. When an
elephant squeals that is a sure
sign of submission, for the time at
- sast. But Pilot would not squeal,
nd the keeper said it was no use
> B try longer to subdue his spirit,
md as he was so dangerous, the
Manager finally gave the order to
Ill him. This was done by shoot
1g him through the heart, and in
moment the huge beast had lost
lis temper forever. He weighed
1000 pounds, and it took half a
lozen men all night to cut him up
and take him away in pieces. 1t
3 a curious fact that Pilots rage
that ended in his death was caused
by mouse that ran into his stall.
A little thing often creates a great
trouble, and nothing more fright
ems and enrages a huge elephant
than a tiny mouse. Examiner.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
The Value of q Newspaper.

The following is the experience
of mechanic concerning the ben
eft of a newspaper;
Ten years ago l lived in town
in Indiana. On returning home
one night, for | am carpenter by
trade, l saw little girl leave my
door, and | asked my wife who she
was. She said, Mrs. Harris had
sent her after their newspaper,
which my wife had borrowed. AS
we sat down to tea my wife said to
me by name:
81 wish you would subscribe for
the newspaper; it is so much com
fort to me when you are away
from home"
Il would like to do So" said l,
1'but you know lowe payment on
the house and lot. 1t will be all |
can do to meet it.
She replied: IF you will take
this paper, I will sew for the tailor
50 pa for it,"
ascribed for the paper; it
ean n due time to the shop.
Chile resting at noon and looking
sver Il, saw an advertisement OF
the County Commissioner to let a
eridgo that was to be built. | put
n a bid for the bridge, and the JOB
Sas awarded to me, on which /
leared $780, which enabled me to
pay for my house and lot easily,
Ind for the newspaper. If | had
not subscribed for the newspaper !
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09

should not have known anything
about the contract, and could not
have met my payments on my
house and lot. Mechanics never
lose anything by taking news
paper.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09

A. B. Smith & Co. have the Neat
est and Cheapest Invention for put
ting down Carpets ever invented.
Ladies 90 and see it.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-09
LANDS BOUGHT and SOLD ON
COMMISSION.

For Saleya number of desirable farms in
Jackson AID adjoining counties. Also Tim
Der Lands, and Houses and Lots in the town
of Ravensvsood. Several tracts of Land for
sale on the ldme of the o. r. R-R: land will
double in value in the next thrseyears.
60acres, 4 2siles from RavenswOod, fronts
93,poles on the Ohio, 45 acres cleared; two
houses on tbs line OF the o: r. RI r, Price;
$20;per acre, and half cash in hand the bal
alceOn time.
NO. 5.
Il acres, lieSsn. Sarvis Fork of sand Greek,
10 miles from, 8avenswood, 20 acres cleared
young Orchard. Price $780, oneAhalf cash
the balance OEs time.
NO. Is.
100 aoreS 9'milss from Raven sJNo0d on the.
Pike from, Rhuley to Parkersburg, on the
left-lland fork Of Sand Creek, 55aores clear
ed plank dwetling-house, good well of wa
ter good out-b 1ildings, convenient to school,
A acres bOttOHl,, 80 acres in grass. Price
81 800, One-third to be paid cash in hand, the
balance in two equal annual payments.
NO. Is.
1917 acres, ~ miles from Cottageville, 81
miles from the Ohio river, near the.line of
the.GJ r. r. r., 80 acres in grass, Is acres in
meadow, so acrss splendid Tinnber,, Frame
Barn, two tenament houses, coed out-build-
ingS. Rtioe, SO $40, one-third cash in hand
the balance on Time.
NO. 20.
l2Taores, on Turkey fork of Sandy, ,11l-niles
from, RaVenswa0dg good lmestoneland, well
wat8red and wall timbered, 16,acreS olsared.
Pri0eS10 per AGRA, one-half to be,9aid in cash,
the balance in enc and two years equal pay
mentS.
For information concerning. these lands,
cali 1n, OF address
H H. B. EEgKLEY.
Ravenss1ood, w. Va,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
stage AceIdenf-A Fam nown Stairs

TUcsoN, December 26th.-Yesterdqy afternoon the
CaabasIs stPge, on its return TO Tucson, upset at
CanOa There were fourteen passengers aboard.
The cause OF the accident was a wild mule getting
its foot over the traces, which caused the team to
run away. One OF the passengers, a man named
Alien Knight, Of Calabasas, was badly hurt in the
face Another man, named Whitehead, was badly
bruised in the face and hurt in the breast. third
man, named Miller, vas much hurt, and all were
more or less bruised.
A gambler named Patterson fell down the stair
way IN the Pearson block this morning, and was
picked up for dead. He was taken to the hospital,
and his death is momentariy expected.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
Held as an Access. Ory-On the Eve of a

TOMBSTONE, December 26th.-The examination o
John Heath, for completely in the BIsbee murders
being held as an accessory. He made statement
admitting his intimate association with the parties
committing the dee !, especially Tex Coward, up t.
within few hours before the muir Ier5 were commit
ted During the examination the District Court
room was crowded with spectators Defendant was
very cool and sef-po7sessed throughout.
The pumps in the Contention and Grand Contra
mines are handling the water easily, and the WORK
Of sinking the main shaft is progressing rapidly
Everybody is jubiant and the town is evidently OF
the eve of q boom"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

TIE Treasury Department has refused the applic2-
ton Of a woman for license the master Of a
Mississippi steamer. The lady, who is twenty years
the junior Of her husband, has for a decade nayi-
gated the boat he commands. She has daughter
who is an assistant pilot and who is skilled in river
craft The ground OF rejection was solely because
Of sex, there being no issue whatever regarding
competency. 1t is one OF the pulling questions Of
the day as to how far women shall be permitted to
engage in business Our own doctrine has been to
admit woman TO do whatever she proves herself
capable Of doing.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
NEVADA.
Insane from Grlef-sudden Death

VIRGINIA, December Goth On Monday night S
5. Wi son led at his residence in this city, wher
his wife became so wildly iosane that it was neces
sary to lock her up in the County Jail. 1t will BIZ
necessary to take her to the asylum.
Laurence DJuey, aged 60 years, a Waterman al
the Wells Fargo mine, died suddenly at 2 O'Clock
this morning. He arose and said to his wife, "a
am dying" and fell dead on the floor He went tC
bed in his usual health last night.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

IL the protest Of the Ea7tern clergymen against
the Sunday newspaper, the chief point made is the
fact that the Sunday publication largely supPants
the pulpit-people read in preference to going to
church. There seems TO have been no consideration
OF the Sabbath breaking and Sunday work by the force
Of men who issue the Monday paper The Sunday
paper, except as to press work, is generally week
day work. but the Monday paper is OF necessity pre-
pared, composed and often partly printed on sun
day. IT, therefore, there is any call whatever for
conmisera,ion by the clergy, the workers on the
Monday paper deserve 1t.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
HAIR Ey 1@@
Fire Extinguisher
First Premium Mechanics l. stitute, 1855.

First Premium Mechanics l. stitute, 1888.
II. y. BROWN al Co., General Agents fer Pacific
Coast, No. 80 California street, San Franci; CO.
1.-THE FOLLOWING LETTER ENPLATss ITSELF
No. Sc California street, Sa0 Francisco.
j. n. ANDREWS, Postmaster and agent
Wells. FargO AZ Coz Express, Dealer In
General Merchandise.
Elk GROVE, Sacramento county (Cal),
December s, 1888.
MEssRs. D. S. Brown i Co:
Gentlemeu-Pease send me another 6gallon
Darkness Fire EXtinguisher as soon as you can.
had occasion to use the one bought OF you short
time ago. Last night the hotel adjoining my store
caught fire in the hallway to the second story, from
the explosion of lamp, and tire building, being
lined with cloth and paper, was Immediately on fire
in several rooms but in less than two minutes after
getting the EXtingusher TO work the fire was out
As soon as this one arrives will send the other
down and have it repenished. Also, please inform
me if cannot draw of the fluid remaining in the
tank and it for future use, shall send it as
it is? Yours etc. (Signed) J. n. ANDREWS.
dl3isThS Tu&wtf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

Do THE Democrats mean to Illustrate their cry for
economy by the creation of new Congressional com
mitteesl 1t seems so. Every new committee is an
added heavy expense, yet the Democratic majority
in the House Of Representatives is camoring for
new and money-spendinE committees
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

"DR. BENsoN's Celery and Chsmomile
Pills are worth their weight in gold in ner-
vous and sick headache" DR.. II. q. Schlich.
ter, of Baltimore.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

For throat diseases, coughs, colds. ETC., eff
fectual relief is found in the use of Browns
Bronchial Troches." Price. % cents. Sold
only in boxes.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
HEGEMAN,s GisTRICINE.

A specific for Dyspepsia. Sold by druggists,
% snd 80 cents per box. Sent by mail. ]. n.
HEGEMAN & Co.. Proprietors, New York.
Redineto & Co., Agents, San Francisco, Cal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
neadauarters of,he Green Mountain 30, 5.

BURLINGTON, Vt-Mr. L. S. Drew. the
popular landlord of the American Hotel,
certi6es to the wonderful curative qualities of
the world. renowned St Jacobs Oil.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

THE assault by the Southern sugar growers upon
the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty is one Of the most
foroible arguments in favor Of its retention.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

VNHERE is NO PAPER so GOOD FOR md,
IL gestion, Heartburn, Nausea, Neuralgia, Mals.
ria Headache, Heartsche Back ache and every other
ache, as :" THE WEEKLY CALL" tits full of
pure innocent fun that would animate the dumbest
wax figure. Be happy while you may sorrow comes
soon enough. Laughter is the cheapest medicine
A jest does mere good than a pill any day Fun
makes fat. smile is better than sigh. You can
trust every man who laughs as far as you see him
but for q small amount
Buy THE WEEKLY CALL if you want to
read the best Family Paper in the world. 1t will pay
you 50 per cent. dividends every year. 1t has not
only lots OF fun, but is full Of everything that
entertain and instruct an intelligent household 1t
ia the genius of journalism.
II you buy No. 2 Of I" TIRE WEEKLY GAIL"
ready for sale by all newsdealers Saturday, Deem
Der 22d, yOu will set with Ii, free, hand
some picture worth 10 cents in any art store. But
the picture and the paper will together cost you
only ) cents. Your newsdealer has the picture
now on exhibition. Ask him to show it to you and
also ask him to GIVE you a copy of 1.-THE
WEEKLY CALL" No. I. He had lot of them
sent to him TO give away to his customers. II he
is out of No. l. send postal card, and we will
mail you free a copy of 1.-THE WEEKLY CALL
No. l.
But don't fail to order from him a copy of THE
WEEKLY CALL, No. >, with its gift picture-'My
Big Brother" This picture, nicely framed, would
make the pretiest Christmas Present you could buy
for five times the money. It's gem for five cents.
We know it and you will say so when you see it,
ROBERT S. BAYIS,
Proprietor OF "THE WEEKLY CALL"
d271t Philadelphia, Pa.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
The Last Rites.

ST. HELENA, December 26th.-John LeweIing,
President Of the Grangers Bank of California died
at his home Tuesday, of erysipelss and dropsy The
remains were conveyed from Vineland station this
morning. in charge OF escort of p~ll-bearers, to
San Lorenzo where the funeral servi, es were held
Deceased was well known all over the Pacific coast
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27

RED BLUFF, December 26th.-Wille Scott, col
cred youth Of Is, sentenced this morning to six
years at San Quentin for forgery. He pleaded
guilty on Friday last.
At o'clock Tuesday morning coal oil fire was
discovered at the corner of house occupied by
Mrs. Alice Townsend. 1t was discovered by Judge
BrayDard, who put it out, burning his hands in
doing so. A strong wind was blowing at the time
and ii the fire had gained Roadway more than half
the town would have gone
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-27
Severe Accident

PETALUMA, December Goth. w. B. Carlss, of this
city, met with a severe accident on Monday evening"
narrowly escaping being killed. In attempting to
cross Main street. just after the arrival of the
ing trao, he was knocked down and run over by a
hack, which was being driven at breakneck speed
sensible condition, and carried into a physicians
Office when i: was found that he had suffered a
severe conclusion OF the brain, and was severely
bruised He is lying quite ill at his residence, but
termined