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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
The SPARROW IN NEW YORK.
HE FIGURES AS REED BIRD IN RES
TACRANTS.

HE FIGURES AS A REED BIRD IN RES
TACRANTs.
New York Herald
In the city the best posted individual
is W. W. Conkling, the director of the
animals in Central park. He said: II
recall the first importation of the spar
rows to this city, and how much the
people expected of them, and how they
were nursed and attended to. They
may have eaten some of the worms, at
any rate the worms disappeared after
the sparrows came, but whether it was
due to the sparrow l would not like to
say. They have been fed and attended
to so much that now they are lazy and
saucy. know that several years ago
the worms took possession of the vines
about the arsenal in Central park.
There were sparrows by the thousands
there, building right in the worm infested
vines. but the birds did nothing. Then
a flock of robins came along and gave
their undivided attention for a few
DAYS to those vines and cleaned out all
the worms. | don't see that the spar
rows molest the other birds. When
they came here along in go and '63, we
had about $50 species of birds, either
visitors or resident, in the park, and we
have about that number now. The
sparrows are of no use to us as insect
destroyers. They do not trouble the
young buds, as they have been charged
with doing. l would suggest taking
down all boxes and compel the birds to
forage for living instead of having
crumb banquets provided for them
They are eaten now very extern
sively, for large majority of the So
called reed birds served at restaurants
are only common sparrows. 1t Is I'M
possible to tell the difference after the
birds are plucked and cooked, and they
are just about as good, too. They make
an excellent potpie, especially in win
ter, when they are fat and in prime eat
ing order. 1t is not easy to trap them
however, and after being fred at few
times they take the hint and leave that
immediate locality for time. The kill
ing and selling of sparrovs has come to
be quite an industry about the city"
In Central park the sparrow is every
where, particularly near the points
where the other animals are fed. His
nests are crowded into every nook about
the several buildings. The dovecote,
the long line of stalls for the herbivor
Gus animals, the carnivorium, the camel
stable were all supporting colony of
sparrows. The eagle cage also had q
company of sparrows, with nests
crammed away among the rafters of
the roof. The impertinent little Eng
lish squatter took the greatest liberties
with the few specimens of the Ameri-
can bird offreedom. The eagles roasted
about on the bare and crooked perches
winking and blinking while the spar
rows fitted about, often shaking their
wings within few inches of the bird s
great hooked bill Once the reporter
saw one of the sparrows land fairly on
top of the bald head of one of these dig
nified beasts, though only for an in
slant. The old screamer ducked his
head, ruffled his feathers, muttered a
cultural and settled back. feeling him.
self helpless to fight the roughand
ready little tumbler.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Ammen's Cough Syrup, which is largely
advertised by the proprietor, is a really
meritorious article, and is far superior Z
remedies of similar character. Give it on(
trial and you will be satisfied we know
whereof we speak.-[Editor ''The Monitor
REDDING, CAL, February 18th, 18S2.-Wl
have two drug stores-one at Anderson
ville Cal, and the other here. We havI
kept and sold Ammen's Cough Syrup fol
some time and find it gives satisfaction
GLEAVES & AVERILL.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
The Delighted Doctor.

Tom Moore has fanny story OF q
sick man who was telling his symptoms
(Which appeared to himself, of course,
dreadfu) to q medical frieHd, who, at
each new item of disorder, exclaimed !:
Charming" Delightful" pray 60
on" And when he had finished, said
with the utmost pleasure: do you
know, my dear ST., You have got q com
plant which has been for some time
supposed to be exHnct!"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Many persons who seemingly have co
sumption have perfectly sound lungs, al
their distress originates altogether fro
disordered kidneys and liver. Now thl
are thousands of remedies that will relid,
one that can be depended on for effectin1
permanent cure, and that is Browns L
Bitters. Its efficacy has been satisfactol
proven in thousands of instances after
other remedies had failed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
Rad for the Patient.

New Orleans Times Democrat
Two doctors were disputing by the
bedside of patient. Il tell you the
liver is diseased" said one. Nonsense;
nothing Of the kind 1t is the spleen"
Very we'll; we shall see at the post
norton WHO is in the right" Great
sensation ON the part of the patient,
whom in the heat of the argument they
had quite forgotten.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
sATIsFAcToRY EVIDENCE.

JW. Graham. Wholesale Druggist Of Austin
Tex writes.-I have been handling DR. WIN.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS for the
past year. and have found it one of the most
salable medicines have ever had in my house
for Coughs, Colds. and even Consumption, al
ways giving satisfaction. Please send me an
other gross
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
Europe's Great Cities.

Berlin in 1916 had population of
$4,000, London had one of 95S,S63
and Paris one of 1896. Sixty years
later Berlin had 1,25O,O0O, London
100000 and Paris Yearly 100000.
Berlin therefore increased mo:e than
skiold, London about fourfold and
Paris about threefold.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
OUT IN ARIZONA.

Hon. A. w. Sheldon, Associate Justice,
Supreme Bench Of Arizona Territory,
writes as follows, ut affords me great
pleasure to say. from my personal observa'
ton, and you know the scope OF such has
been very extended. that st. Jacobs Oil IL
the great and wonderful conQueror OF pain,
the sovereign cure for all bodily aches and
pains, and cheerfully bear this testi-
mony.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
RipeninG Wines by Electricity.
[Chicago Herald.

Ripening and purifying wines and
strong liquors is done by the Electric
Liquor company, of California, by
means of an electric current. By this
process the liquor is freed from all its
poisonous essential oils, and the work
of from three to six years is done in q
few hours. Light clarets are treated in
three to six hours; brandy requires
sixty
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

"Dr. Pierce's Magnetic Elastic Truss"
advertised in another column of this pd
per. This establishment is well known d
the Pacific Coast as reliable and square
all its dealings. Their goods have gsind
an enviable reputation.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

One Of the most singular features 10
the location of the ostrich's stomach.
He carries it on his back between his
shoulders, and the food can be seen
winding around inside Of his neck to
get 1t this out Of the way receptacle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
Dujardin's Life Essence eonquers ner
GUS debility, loss of memory.

A leading wholesale and retail drugg1
of S. f. says: 81 never sold anything
gave such universal satisfaction as CaN>
Vita Oil"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

The authorities at st. Giles, in Bel
GUM, have supplied the police on night
duty with cloth boots having India rub
Der soles. With these boots tho police
are so perfectly noiselsss that they are
ct least placed on footing of equal id
vantage With burglars.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Sudden changes of weather are produc-
tive of Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds, etc.
There is no more effectual relief in these
diseases to be found than in the use q
Browns Bronchial Troches. Price 20 ct&
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

May be taken at liver and bilious disorders
with DIR. II. v. Pierce's pleasant PurRa-
tive Pellets" Mild yet certain in operation;
and there IL none Of the reaction conse-
quent upon taking severe and drastic
cathartics. BY druggists.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
WOMAN AND HER DISEASES"

IL the title of an interesting treatise CBf
pages) sent, post paid, for three stamps
Address WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Young men or middle-aged ones, suffer.
ing from nervous debility and kindred
weaknesses, should send three stamps for
Part VII of Worlds Dispensary Dime Sc
ries of books. Address WORLDS DIsPEN-
n v
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

"MoTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP" fo
feverishness, restlessness, worms, const
patton tasteless. Is cents.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

At the dawn OF womanhood, or in tn
change of life, Samaritan Nerrine is tn
ladies' friend.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Rev. +. A. Spring Corydon, Iowa, says
81 used Browns Iron Bitters for genera
i'll health and found it to be of great hell
to me-"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

For a cough or cold there is no remed,
equal to Ammen's Cough Syrup.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Gray brown is a popular shade in thu
new spring velvets.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Characters at fancy balls have theil
names inscribed upon the fan.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence is the remedy
for the overworked brain.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence cures neuralgi,
and nervous headache.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence gives brain for
and vital energy.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Boys wear the Russian blouse until the.
are six or eight years of age.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

"RoUGH ON COUGHS" l5c., 25c., &c., at
Druggists. Complete cure Coughs, Hoarse-
ness, Sore Throat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
SKINNY MEN. wells Health Renew
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspep@
Impotence. !

We call attention to the advertisem
of the Chicago Magnetic Shield Compt
in another column.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

AN eminent physician first prescribed
Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

A clerk OF stockyard appropriately re-
fers to his salary as "stypenned.'
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

On which side of donkey would you
look for the most hair On the outside.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20
A DEAD SHOT

Taffetta glace is the incoming Lyons nov
city in silks.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Strength for the weary Dujardin's Lift
Essence.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

From North Hampton, N. H., Mrs. l.. B.
Tarlton writes: 'Samarifan Nervin<
cured my son."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence is THE GREA
FRENCH NERVE Tonic.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence positively cures
hysteria,, and all nervous affections.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

Dujardin's Life Essence makes the o.
feel young again.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

The stockings of children now match the
dress.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

DIR. j. n. Armstrong. Ottumwa. low
says: Il have used Browns Iron Bite
in my family and recommend its use
others"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-03-20

SAN FRANCISCO
l am an actor, playing nightly in
city. My nervous system, from the c
slant strain, had entirely given out.
only relief have been able TO obtain
from morphine then brandy, to remd
the depression-so that | was always II
state of half stupor, or unnatural excl
ment. | saw the advertisement of II
Essence, and without faith in anythi4
concluded to give ii one trial. Instead
my regular dose of morphine | took 4
Essence. slept as well as with the o(
ate, and in the morning felt brighter
have taken three bottles, and am able l
sustain my parts as well as ever. hi
discontinued the morphine and brand
and have no longer any desire for thu
For once | have found an advertised rel
edy fully perform its promises. | hid
recommended ii to my friends, and SLY
not be without it again.
Very truly yours, -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
pIanfinp Eorrsts.

A writer in the American Journal of For
restry, in pointing out the requisites for sue
cess in stocking artificial forests, lays down
Two yerv important essentials, namely,
thorough preparation OF the soil and the Sc
lection of healthy and vigorous plants.
Prairie and other land is to be very thor
,neblv plowed and narrowed and resar-
rawed till reduced TO a complete state OF
pnly. rixation 1t will do no harm to plant
the ground thus prepared Tor the season
with corn and potatoes in order 70 contlh-
ne and perfect Its co diticn. The young
trees before setting out should De wen e4'
emined, the writer asserting, no doubt with
tru1b. that very large percentage OF all
forest trees rlanted on the Northwestern
prsiries are practically dead pefore they are
set out. This is especially true OF ever
green's and the trouble is agg waited by the
act that many planters do bot know a dead
evergreen from a live one, ard set out lnucn
stuff which is only fit for the brush heap.
This remark will apply to other than Tor
est planting, judging from the number OF
dead evergreen ,rees all through the coun-
try W thin few months after transpianting.
There is q great deficiency in the proper and
intelligent care OF young tres iroru Inc
moment they are lifted from the nursery
row I'LL well and properly fixed in mel
| Tow soil where they are 10 remain; ana
| the remedy appears 10 be line upon line
until oweers and their employees understand
| that trees are to be treated with a care
equal to that given 10 young animals, and
that ifthey cannot be thrown about and ex-
nosed to the air at the roots with impunltg
| No planter should value himself on his
SKILL uatil he can take up and set out 9
thousand or even ten thousand young trees
| without a single lost one, for if all have
go~a and oonef Chance NOS will die.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
Facetiou> Things.

Cupid and Psyche: Why is the tear
running down the Cheek of this Beauti-
ful Girl? That is the Law of Gravitation,
my son, Getting in It's Work. If it were
not for the Law of Gravtation til tear
might run up her cheek or stroll around
into one of her ears, just as it felt like.
But what is the Cause Of the grief? The
Young Man, Who is the Young Man?
His name is Chawles. But why does
she Grieye for the Young Man? Because
he wore cafe-au lait hat and brindle
gloves. and she was dead gone on them.
But did not ChaWles reciprocate her 4 f.
fiction? No. Why IS he so Cool to the
Beautiful Girl? Because The Spectators
are firm and the Box office man will not
wait until Next Week.-Life.
An honest man thanked: "What do
you mean by such careless ness?" ex-
claimed a man who entered the drug
store in a terrible excited manner,
"What do you mean by your careless
ness, say? You sold my boy laudanum
for paregoric, and it was only by
the luckiest chance that the baby isn't
now lying dead: yes, sir. dead
murdered by your crimlnal careless
ness." whats tbat?" said the druggist,
looking up rom his desk. 81 sold you
laudanum instead Of paregoric! Merlyi
how could | have been SO forgetful. OF
course you'll pay the difference in cost.
Iaudanum is more expensive than par
egoric, you know. You've come in TO
pay the difference no doubt. I'm
obliged to you sir, obliged TO YOU
Philadelphia Transcript.
This is baby. 1T is girl baby. How
sloppy it's chin is! Hew red its eyes.
What horrid contortlons it makes with
its face. See how eagerly it kicks. How
sour it smellsi How like a demon it
Wells. Yet in few short years, some
man will be haifcrazed with wild sus'
pense, worshiping the very air this be-
ing breathes, devoutly kneeling at her
feet, and frantcally begging for one
word, one pressure of the hand, even
look which will give him hope.-Phila-
delphia Cell.
Rather Monotonous: "H " glad l
am to see you. my dear" exclaimed
Mrs. d. to the bride of year. "And
how do you like married life?" II am
very happy, but after all married life is
awful monotonous." "Indeed, l new
er.found it So" No, perhaps not, but
then your husband is country bred; you
came from city; he Is blonde; you a
brunette; he is christian; you a jew
ess." Real my dear do not under
stand" "Not understand? Cannot you
see how differently / am situated?'
well, no." why my husband and
both came from the same town. Our
parents were as much alike as two fami-
lies could be. We a1e both of the same
temperam Mt, both think the same way
both belong to the same church, and
there is absolutely nothing for us to
quarrel aboul. Philadelphia Call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24
History of q Song.

Mr.. Bennett, amusic-wgter, and Mr.
Webster were intimate friends. The
latter, was subject to melancholy.
He came in to where his friend Web
ster was at business one day, while in
o depression Of spirits.
''What is the matter now?" said Ben
net, noticing bis sad countenance.
'No matter" said Webster; sit will
right by-and-by."
Eyes; that sweet by-and-by," said
Bennett. ''Wouid rot that sentiment
make good hymn, Webster2'
Maybe it would" replied, Webster
indifferently.
Turning to his desk, Bennett wrote
the three verses of the hymn, and
handed them to Webster. When he
read them, his whole demeanor changed.
Ste ping to his desk, he began to write
the notes.
Having finished them he requested his
violin, and played the melody. In a
few minutes more he had the four
parts of the chorus jotted down. 1T was
not over thirty minutes from the first
thought of the hymn before the two
friends, and two others who had come
in in the meantime, were singing ali
the parts together.
A bystander, who had been attracted
by the music, and had listened in
earful silence, remarked, ''That hymn
Is immortal"
1t is now SUM- in every land under
the sun.-EXchange
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-24

him with a club. but tied him to q ire.
and .slet him stand" He went to the loi
at su set and asst ed him to draw, but be
would not straighten tug. II inside
IN my mind" said the farmer, when
that horse went to the barn he would
take that load of wood. The night was
not cold. [ went to the barn, got blan-
kets and covered the horse warm,
and he stood till morning. Then he re-
fused to draw. At noon | went down
and he was probably hungry and lone
some. He drew that load of wood the
first time asked him. | then returned,
and got another load before | fed
him. / then rewarded him with good
dinner, which he eagerly devoursd.
/ have drawn several loads since. Once
he refused to draw, bnt as soon as he
saw me start for the house he started
after me with the load. A horse be-
comes lonesome and dlsc0ntented when
left alone. as much so as a person; and !
claim this method. ii rightly u.s. d, is far
less cru.l and is better TOR both man
aud horse tia to beat the animal With
a club. Fithburg Sentinel.
Clearing Up Our Timber Lands.
In view of the urgent need of extend
ed timber planting in the prairie states,
for. climatic effect and economic uses
the doubtful policy of clearing up and
cultivating our natural timber belts
should haue the careful consideration
of our people.
A bit of actual experience may prove
more convincing than whole pages of
argument. About ten years ago | Sc
cured forty acres of denuded timber
land in Benton county for the small
sum of five dollars per acre. As portione
of the surface showed sprouts OF oak,
ash. elm and other valuable species of
timber springing up | determined to
hold the plat tor a few years and let ma
ture take her own course in retimber-
ing it.
To-day it is worth journey OF a num-
Der of miles to note the s re and the
height of the timber covering the whole
lot. Thousands of the oak saplngs are
from eight to ten inches in diameter
and from thirty-hve to forty feet in
height. The timber on the land to-day
will sell for at least SIS per rcre, leaving
the surface as it was ten years ago.
While worth far more than this sum
to the owner, who can utilize the thin
nings for practical farm uses, permitting
the timber in the near future to attain
saw LOG size. its present selling value
makes fair income (Sl,50 per acre each
year for this class of LANDS have httle
value for cultivation.
Thousands of settlers have had expe.
rience of this kind, yet the practice of
the majority of the owners Of the timber
lands has been to cut off the timber and
sell the land at low price to those who
are not able to purchase the higher
priced prairie land.
We should have law exempting from
taxation denuded timber lands permit
ted to grow up again. If thus exempted
for say ten years the attention of our
people would be called to this lmpor-
tant subject.-Des Moines Register.