The Vancouver Independent from Vancouver, Washington • Page 5

BIUKF MENTION. The spring term of St. Luke's parish school closes today. Several of the Pugct Sound excursionists have returned. Get your lunch to-morrow at the ladies' refreshment stand in the park.

The steamer Latona now makes daily trips between Portland and Lewis river. Thos. O'Neill has now a very line lot of fruit, from apples up to pinc-apples. J. J.

Wintler's harness shop is now in the room to the rear of its recent location. Jo. Burke opened his new meat market bright and early on the first day of July. The firemen are burnishing their engines aad hose carts for the parade to-morrow. Mr.

N. H. Bloomlleld returned from attending the District Court at Ka lama on Tuesday. Sohns Schuele shipped Jast Saturday 02 barrels and 18V salmon kits to the Dulles fishery. City Council meeting next Monday evening, at which important business will' be trans, acted.

Remember that the steamer Vancouver leaves for Portland at 7 o'clock to-morrow Mr. J. D. Holman, of Portland, came over on Tuesday, to perfect some of his donation land titles. Who hath woe? Who hath contentions? Who bath blackness of the eyes? Answer next week.

Farmers from all parts of our county inform us that the prospect for a good graiii is very flattering. Ex-Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, on Tuesday came over, and rode out to Battle (iround to sec Samuel Cornelius. The delay in the arrival of the Dailv Orelonian on Saturday was occasioned by a break down in the press. Charles Vernon, Commissary Sergeant, 'lUt Infantry, left yesterday for Arizona, to be -stationed at Camp Thomas. Coffins and caskets constantly on hand and trimmed to order on short notice at Uridlcy Whitney's Furniture Store.

That was a gay old temperance crowd that over from Oregou Tuesday night, which hung a cow-bell on ourdoor-lirrab. Capt. P. B. Johnson, editor of the Walla Walla Union, gave us a pleasant call yesterday, while making the rounds of Vancouver.

There arrived from theuppcrcoiintry three well Vsncouver, Captain W. 11. Troup, aud his suns 3. VS. and Charles.

Three of the tf.impcrutcc picnic cusps were left Tuesday and it cost them S7 each to get home to I'ortland across next morning. 11. W. Cushiag, the standard ttwr printer of Cortland, eaane to luok at Vancouver on Sunday, and was sent home in good order, right side up. There were seven excursions from Portland last SaiihatU, and the V.

M. C. A. hides its diminished head for being unable to suppress them. Archbishop Seghers arrived in Portland from the north on Tuesday evening, aud was received by a large concourse uf the Catholic clergy and people.

The Columbia river it receding, bavin); gone down over a foot fnwin the highest point reached, and is not expected to raise more this summer. 80 many things are going to he dune for the eeleliratiou tomorrow that fundi arc running short, and the lliiuim committee will have to go around again. That trio of hucklebrrrks, (Jen. Hrant, Al. Rate man and Charlie Hague, returned from the upper country on Saturday.

They look brown enough to be rijvi. 11. K. Aldcn, dentist, Portland Oregon, 9. W.

cor. Third and Morrismi will operate In Vancouver four davscoinmencing Tuesday July Nth, rooms st Net Ac Hotel. The Ladies' (iuila of St. Luke's Cbttreb are coiiiir to run the run A refreshment stand in tie park on tin- nit, with tea cream, and sandwiches, and other good things. We have received the nnnnal catalogue of the Bishop Scott (iraaitnar School of Portland.

Parties wishiag copies tan obtain them by addressing IT. Hill, bead master the school. Cole Brown, the known Portland printer who was beaten by a nninlier of soldiers in this eltt last winter, suicided in Portland iaat Friday. He left a note stating tbut be not keep (oner. The Walla Walla Statesman of June 28th says John IVsrlrss, Chief of trans, portalion.

returned with Gail, Korsytlic's on Sunday last. As usual, be 'brought all bis animal- home in better eon. than when 1 hoy started. He is juit the man for the place." No received last week a letter from Portland with oaly a fictitious signature on matters oeacerniug the Kiutnet tiuarda. The writer should have known thai newspapers take no notice of communication! where the author's name is not knows.

This will explain why it was not published. TmrKKANcK Kxcrusios. -On Tuesday the steamer Vaneourtr with a barge in tow brought over from Portland a big crowd mt people, who enjoyed a fine moonlight rite. They Arrived here at 10:30, too late to hold meeting, and remained about an hoar, whea they started on the return trip to Portland. PaoaravriMi.

We understand a party is being formed in this city to prospect ia the Cascade mountains, between the of Lewis river. Wind river and Mt. Adams. Experienced aiiuen will be in the party, expecting to be gone the greater part of the They will start ia abort tea days from this place. Tat Hutchinson yesterday one uf Mr.

M. new was hurriedly Improvised Into a concert room, ami there this famous staffing family of old gave their flrst public concert on the northwest roast, before a select audience of the town and garrison people. The old songs, which we heard them sing in IKM, were ropeah-d, and seemed good as then. John W. and and wife retain their vocal powers with advancing age, but we must admit a general advancement In the family, as exhibited In the singing of the two younger members On Friday night they will sing In Portland, and la a few will return to 'dedicate the other store" Thk New MILITARY Howard, iu his correspondence with the department at Washington, has recommeded the establishment of a post at the mouth of the Okanagon, instead of lower down as previously suggested by others.

He recommends also the occasional presence of troops for short periods every year in the Kititass valley. Card of a special meeting of No. 4 B. B. Club of Portland, held last Monday evening, it was unanimously agreed to tender the following card of thauks to the Sully B.

B. Club of Vancouver: Whereas, The Sully B. B. Club did so kiudly receive and entertain us in our game with them yesterday, therefore be it That we do hereby tender our sincerest thanks to each and every one of the Sully B. B.

Club. NO. 4 B. B. CLUB.

A Hard party which brought the body, of John Morau out of the mountains consisted of Louis Meyer, J. Finnegan, Martin Nolan, Wm. Donaldson, Mike Neary, John Curtin, Willie Curtin, J. H. Lamb and W.

C. Sharett. From Saturday morning until late on Sunday they were without rations, and camped Saturday night on Cedar creek, without blankets or shelter. It was the most laborious trip ever mode by a party in this county. The recent arrival from the mines on the headwaters of Lewis river reports progress in the work.

The big ditch on Canyon creek is now completed, at a cost of over 81,000, and the water turned out of the creek bed. Washing the bars down to the bed rock will commence in a few with fair prospects of a good clean-up. The parties now at work, nine in number, will not tell just what they expect, but the result of their prospect must become public within a month or two. Sunday Sunday the steamer Latoiia brought over from Portland a large number of persons, among them the base ball club of ICngine Co. No.

4. They played a match game with the Sully club, winning in a score of '21 to After the game the soldiers escorted them to quarters, where the Portland guests were treated to a grand lay-out for a (tinner. In the afternoon a scull race was rowed on the river between two soldiers aud two of 4's men, the latter winning. The excursion was rated a success, and returned to Portland at a late hour. A party of the Lewis river Indians were in Vancouver on Monday, visiting the U.

S. Land Oflice, with the avowed purpose of taking a number of homesteads. These Indians, about AO in number, are the remnant of a tribe that always made that stream their home, aud they realize the fact that if they are not to tie crowded off from it they must drive their pegs the same as the white man does, aud they are going to do it. They find some difficulty, as they want to locate in a body, those not already having farms, and will not get settled down for some time yet, as they do not act hastily. Conk Homk.

-The not unexpected death of John Whitcbread occurred at St. Joseph's hospital in this city on Thursday evening last. On Friday lie was buried by the Masonic fraternity, who escorted the remains to the cemetery in procession, iu full regalia. The '21st Infantry baud beaded the procession, playing the funeral dirge. The remains were deposited iu the military cemetery, and the funeral was the largest of any iu Vancouver for years.

The deceased was a veteran soldier, having served through the Mexican war and several terms in the regular army. A abort sketch of bis life is being prepared for publication. Tkmpkhasck. rousing temperance meeting was held at the Methodist Church in this place one day last week, whereat a zealous brother proposed that king alcohol lie taken in hand by the temperance army, conveyed to the north pole, and there murdered anil buried lieneath an iceberg. He then called for a vote on the question, first putting the negative by asking all who were opposed to rise to their feet.

Several of the audience rose when a general debate ensued, with explanations by the voters. Cue young man was willing king alcohol should be murdered, but objected to a funeral at the north pole. The question was postponed for final determination at the next meeting. Si iiden Friday evening, John Moran, at the Cauyon creek camp, died without a moment's warning. He had done the usual day's work on the ditch, ate supper, smoked, washed some clothing in the creek, returned, and while sitting on the lied smoking, without saying a word to anyone, fell back dead.

The miners improvised a stretcher, and on this 9 men carried the body all day Saturday and part of Sunday, over 27 miles of the roughest mountain road in the Cascades; at Sliderburg'a they obtained a team aud wagon, and the remains reached Vancouver Sunday afternoon. The funeral on Monday was attended by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, of which society he was an honored member, the services being held at the Catholic church. i ClosiUK ExerclWH in Holy College. The scholastic year terminated in the above institution on Thursday, 2(ith of June, with a public examination and exhibition. The little class was first examined by l'rof.

Lynch in reading, spelling, geography and arithmetic. They showed a thorough knowledge in the elementary stages of those subjects. The best in the class was Master Joseph Bowles. Professor Delany examined the intermediate division in grammar, history, geography and familiar science. The best answering was by Masters Bain, Sheahan and Wall.

Father Schrani, the president of the college, examined the higher department in ancient history, physical geography and rhetoric. The distinguished students were Masters J. H. Bowles, F. l'adden, ('lias.

Bowles and A. Oliver. Father Junger superintended the examination, aiding and assisting the examiners by kind suggestions. The afternoon session was opened by an overture from the College baud, after which Prof. Delany examined, first, the intermediate department in arithmetic and algebra, and afterwards, the higher department in arithmetic, algebra and geometry.

The examination in arithmetic included compound ratio, common and decimal fractions, and square and cube roots. The algebra extended to quadratic equations, which were solved by the Hindoo method, and the geometry included two books of Robinson's Oeometry. The students who distinguished themselves were J. B. Bowles, t'has.

Bowles, F. Padden, J. Healy, A. Oliver, J. Sax, A.

Kaiser, H. Wall, J. Bain, J. Shcahan, H. Conner and A.

Marion, but the names are not given in order of merit. Father Schram examined in book-keeping J. Sax, J. Healy, A. Oliver.

Masters Bowles and F. Padden distinguished themselves. At 7:30 o'clock p. M. the College band gave an overture, after which Prof.

I Many read au article on Education. The professor advocated the study of mathematics as a mental discipline, and the study of Knglish language and literature as a means of mental culture. The paper was highly applauded by the audience. Master Howies next read an original essay on gambling, and from the manner in which the young essayist handled his subject we would consider him to have more than ordinary talent. We are sorry that we can not give his essay, eveu in part, for space will not permit.

The exhibition was a drama entitled "Sebastian," which showed the heroism of the Christian martyrs in the early days of the faith when the pagan emperors did all they could to eradicate the doctrine of the Christians. Masters Healy, J. Sax, C. Howies and A. Bergevin did very well, and seemed to be far ahead of all amateur actors which we have seen.

The closing tableau was exceedingly grand. Before the audience the medals were distributed. Master J. B. Bowles took the mathematical medal after a spirited contest with Master F.

l'adden. The examination consisted of one hundred and one questions, of which J. B. Howies answered eighty per cent, aud F. Fadden seventy.

The first in Christian doctrine was F. Fadden, making eighty per aud he was awarded the medal for that subject. The medal for general excellency was awarded to Master J. Bain; Harry Wall, Sheahau aud J. Bowles taking prizes in their respective classes.

The examinations were all written. I'rof. Delauy examined in mathematics; Father iu Christian doctrine, aud Father Schram iu general studies. The president may well feel proud of lug college ami all conueeted with it. May it still continue to flourish we ueed such an institution in our Territory.

Baae Ball Rules to Govern (he Tanrouter Tournament on July 4. "79. liule Ist. The games must be played under the League Kulesof 1871', as contained in Witt's (inide," each club to play each other club, and the nine winning the greatest number of games to be entitled to receive the championship medals. Rule The nieinbera of nines competing must have beeu members of the clubs entering prior to June 17th, 1879) said clubs so entering must have beeu regularly organized clubs prior to that date; and the nanu of said tunes, with substitutes, must be filed with the Secretary of the Committee of Arrangements not later than June 'Jotli, 1870.

Rule 3rd. Kach city or town may be represented by one club and uo more, anil where there is, in any city or town, more than one club desiring to compete, the committee recommends that, iii order not to detain outside clubs too long, said clubs settle the matter of priority among themselves bytest of merits, if possible, so that the city or towu my be represented by the club. Rule 4th. Any violatiou or want of conformity with the above rules will work a forfeiture to the winning club so violating. Rule sth.

All disputes as to the violation of or non-conformity with the rules moat be referred to Committee of Arrangements fur decision not later than one (1) week after competition of tournament. O'Nell Is (fi tting ready for the 4th. and will have a full supply of Hrc works of all rockets, candles, wheels, Heirs, and the rest of the aaUniislicrs that are necessary to tit out a tlrst class Independence day. GRAND PASSANT AT VANCOUVER On July 4th. GRAND MILITARY PARADE The procession will form at the government wharf upon the arrival of the steamers Lurttne, Vancouver, A.

A. MeOutty, Traveler md the barge Columbia Chiefi and escorted by the 21st Infantry band and the entire military force of Vancouver garrison, will inarch through the principal streets to the City Park, where the oratiou will be delivered by Hon. no. F. Caples.

The Declaration of Independence will be read by W. B. Patterson, lisq. The following gentlemen will act as officers of the day: S. W.

Brown. i D. Maxou. ice Presidents C. H.

hituey. Chaplain A. S. Nicholson. Marshal -tieo.

W. Durgiu. One of the attractive features of the procession will be the Liberty Car, containing the Goddess of Liberty and thirty-nine little girls representing each of the States and Washington Territory. The match games of base ball will begin at 1 o'clock. Dancing will begin at the conclusion of the oratiou, and will continue during the afternoon and evening free of charge.

Abundance of refreshments the ground. A fountain of pure mountain water in the park. Music day and night. Steamers will return to Portland in the evening and about midnight. Thousands of peopje will be present.

W. Byron Daniels is making great improvements on the block he not long since purchased on Main street, between oth and 10th. The dense growth of young (irs bat been all removed; the block plowed and leveled off, and a fence is being built. After a while work on the dwelling will be commenced. Lkwim Hivkh steamer I.ntonn will leave Lewis river early on the morning of July 4th, arriving here about 10 o'clock.

Itetuniing, will leave Vancouver about 5 o'clock M. This will give parties a chance to attend the dance at Bratton's iu the evening. Capt. Bratton has covered his dancing platform, and made ample preparations for a good time. Fihk Loaan a Jvut, The following is compiled from the reports of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, as showing the losses anil casualties by tire crackers and fire works during the month of July, 1877, au "otr year" for celebrations: Cities and towns making returns, 2,960) inhabitants, cities and towns reporting fires, 130; alarms, 428; fires, 287; damage to property, 1981,417) insurance, 1121,685) fatal casualties, 81) serious, 100; slight, Ml) cities and towns reported having ordinances agaiust tire works and Ore crackers, 1,022.

From these statistics it will be seen that persons cannot be too careful in the way of handling these things. Not a cracker should be tired on Main street, uor near any large building or barn. The are too many and too serious to forget. MUX Jink 21). as Mr.

Berg was returning from Vancouver he stopped at the residence of Mr. lorloss to leave an article wjiich he had purchased for one of the family. Leaving his two little children in the wagon he proceeded to the house, and while in the house his horses took fright at an ox driven near by and immediately started on the run. They soon threw the little hoy out, and after going a short distance overturned the wagon. One of the horses falling they came to a halt.

On coming up Mr. Berg found the little little girl under the wagon box, and was happy to tiud neither of the children injured, and nothing broken save the wagon tongue and a gun that as left in the wagon. This morning a large bear was discovered near the residence of fttllihnn. on Mill l'lain, and, of course, the faithful dog "Bounce" was at once called and put on the track, while Thos. Ilillilran and 11.

Blair, with gun ami knife followed in hot haste. After au hour's chase bruin was overtaken ami shot at, but the shot seemed to take little effect, and the chase continued until noon, when "Bounce," overcome by the intense heat, could go no further, to the hunters came home for recreation and intend to renew the chase wheu "liouuee" is able to travel, fully persuaded that with such a dog bruin will be their'i ore the day eloaes. If you want to enjoy yourself to the fullest extent, on the Fourth ol July, go la the Now York Livery stalitc and tret ouc of those clegunt rigs and have ii ride. Mr Ciimeron, of our product market. bavtng left the steamer on account ol Ike In.

erease on tils business, will lie eiiatiled to pay more strii attaattosl to it, and to cater to all the public wants in line. lie lias now verv full stock ol fresh fruits and snd will'iidd all that eonies into Season, will attend to the lilltui: of commissions as usiihl. Cameron is iroiug to have a big lot of Hrcworks for the 4th. No more rags or paper will tie received at my place of tiiisincss on aud after this date ti. H.

DANIELS. July 1879. The court martial for the trial of Scrgt Monteith is not yet done its labors. The paymaster is disbursing two months pay to the soldiers at the garrison to-day. Major M.

A. Cochran receive this week his commission as Major of the I9tb Infantry. The Hutchinson family arrived in Vancouver Tuesday evening, and are the guests of Gen. Howard. Col.

Elisha Morrow of the 31st Infantry, and Lteut F. H. E. Ebsteln are expected to arrive on the Oregon to-morrow. A Port Townsend correspondent says Major Haller'i appointment as a Colonel from 1871) has been confirmed by the Senate.

The visitors at the pout this week were Major .1. 11. Eaton, Paymaster, r. s. June 87th; and Burgeon I'.

Moffat, June 80th. It is reported Unit orders are now on the way from Washington removing Major L. S. Babbitt from the Department of the Columbia to tbe command of the arsenal at Fortress Monroe. The following are the appointments of noncommissioned officers in the company of Indian scouts, under command of 3d Lieutenant Edward S.

Farrow, '21st Infantry: Yiatinia witz, to lie Sergeant; Sbap-llsh, to be Sergeant; Plo, to be Corporal; Wat-iskow-kow, to be Corporal. Following is tbe substance of tbc Order issued concerning the prize shooting, Which explains itself: The best shots, company Officers and enlisted men, at each of the posts in this Department, to the Dumborof twice tbe number of companies serving at the post, will be ordered by the post commanders to report at Headquarters on, or before, the Ifitbof July, in order to compete for the Division Coinmander'i Department prize. Alter the Department prize lias been awarded, all the competitors who qualify under the provisions of the last paragraph of Circular of May ti. will be ordered to the Presidio of San Franciseo, to compete for places in the Creedmorc Team, and also for the Division Prize. In ease the number of those who qualify is less than 8, that number will lie made up from tbc best shots.

The ammunition expended will be deducted from his annual allowance. Company commanders will be furnished, at the close of the match, With the record of each man's firing. A. Board of officers is appointed to superintend this contest, and make the necessary rules and regulations therefor, as follows: Major Edwin C. Mason, 21st Infantry; apt.

George M. Downey, 91st Infantry) Capt. William H. Winters, Ist Cavalry; Capt. Charles A.

Dcmpsey. 2nd Infantry; and Ist Lt. Joseph A. Bladen, 14th Infantry. The Quartermasters Department will furnish the necessary targets.

Ice Thornton will deliver ice toanv ofttMcitT- Headquarters at Tims. O'Neil'i Cigar Ito re, wlure till orders iau be left, uud wliere iec ill be for side. (IUI paperi for tale at this office, HORN. On Sunday, June to the wife of Matt Brown, daughter. 1776 1879 GRAND FOURTH OF JULY Celebration! AT Vancouver, W.T.

ORATION" BY Hon, John F. Caples. The following I JK Will br twarofed; To the MUUIa rompau) clcitunt Silk Flat- To the hautplou Haw Hall lob l.itfU Mmihrr a Mm To Iho Bra! Junior Raw Hull lob HIIWI Appropriate!) To Champion. ren or Himrn Mlmt Rrri-iu up. Appropriately Fug-raved.

NIMKOP. 218tINFANTRY BAND A platform, huilt at threat expense, afford an opportunity for dancing, fur of ctafgk. ordinary cvcriNrs tin- day will takf place in Ike Cftj Park, whisk la nnlTtrnHj admitted to he Ike moM ocautiful Park oil Ike Northweel Oust, it taradahea' wiiii a (oemtaia pun arunrttjln Um Kiuvrr Watar-WOrka, uud kaa a luxuriant lawn and tu uutiful and eateaMl ve akeati traaa. Good ill preserved liy po. Met', and pains OFexpense will In- ftjuml k9 tin- Committee of ArranjrwncnU to make tin- Decattleai one of MM UlOfcl on Mm Pfcetto Kxtursion will leave OfafjOk t'lly.

I'oi'tluid, and Lewis Rivrr, and return aauic Military linns. Mlisii liy tilt'.