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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-03-29
The Northern Pacific Railroad Survey.

Capt. Bull, of the United States
cavalry, in an official report dated Fort
Ellis, Montana Territory, Dec. 10, gives
an account OF his visiting the new Crow
Agency with several companies for the
purpose of escorting Mr.. Muhlenberg
and surveying party of the Northern
Pacific railroad, down Yellowstone river.
He started on the 10th Of September.
On The 10th of October, fire broke out
in one of the tents in the officers line.
and although number of men were at
the time within a few feet OF the tent,
all efforts to extinguish the flames were
unavailing. The wind was blowing such
terrific gale that not more than a
minute could have elapsed from the
time the fire was discovered until it had
swept down TO the river, distance of
$50 yards, taking the entire line of COM
pany HIS tents, burning the clothing,
bedding, arms, carbines, camp equipage
and ammunition. Although the alarm
was given at the moment the fire made
its appearance through the tent, the
men who were asleep in their tents, $50
yards from this point, had their cloth
ing, hands and hair burned before they
could get out. About 500 rounds of
carbine and pistol cartridges were ex-
ploded in the burning debris after the
fall of the tent, sending their missiles
in all directions, and although the
greater portion of the command were
busly engaged in extricating what they
could from the burning ruins, yet not
man nor animal was injured. Lieut..
MacAdam was dispatched back TO Fort
Ellis with one wagon and small escort,
on the following morning, where he OBJ
tanned all that was necessary for the
equipment and comfort of the men, and
returned to the command on the 18th
Of October, making march of l66 miles
with wagons over a rough road, and
through an almost continuous snow
storm. The survey OF Muhlenberg was
afterward made to a point on the
Yellowstone river, 10 miles east Of the
Crow Agency, TO which point Capt.
Ball escorted him, arriving there on the
l4th of November, giving him all the
protection required, and all that was
necessary. Winter had now set in and
the survey was continued no further.
The return was made to the Crow
Agency on the 25th of November, of 10
miles in nine days, with snow from six
to ten inches deep, and snow-storms
during seven days out Of the nine. The
oldest settlers had never known such
severe snow-storm at that season. On
arrival at the post it was found on ex-
animation that thirty-three OF the escort
and twenty four of the detachment of
Il and l. companies taking grain 10 the
escort had their faces, hands, feet, ears
and noses painfully frozen. No hostile
Indians were seen. The transportation
company lost three mules by death and
one abandoned, The cavalry lost seven
horses; two died, one from injury by
falling on rocks, and one from general
debility; one froze TO death, and four
gave out and were abandoned. The
distance travelled by the command was
$50 miles, while the daily travel by the
guards in protecting the working parties
in the line made about 400 miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-03-29
How the Horse Made Friends with the
Umbrella.

A gentleman had highly valuable
horse, which, but for one thing, was per-
fectly safe for his family. This alone
made il impracticable for his wife or
daughters to drive her. She would al
ways shy at an open umbrella, and
spring across the road. She was not
afraid of anything else, and, though
spirited, was very gentle. He thought
for some time about curing this fear.
He was unwilling to whip the beautiful
creature; and besides, he reasoned in
this way, and very sensibly:
THAT would not lessen her fear il
would only give her an additional cause
of terror, and she would try to escape
both by a more violent effort" But he
concluded to give the horse some plea
sure, and connect the pleasure with
the very object which had frightened
her.
Horses are very fond of potatoes-as
fond as curly-heads are of candy.
Fanny's owner put several nicely
washed potatoes into his pocket, took
an umbrella, and went into her stall
He offered her a potato on the point Of
the closed umbrella, after giving her
one from his right hand, holding the
terrible object in the other. She was
shy, but after some hesitation, took it
off. Presently he gave her another,
having the umbrella slightly open !:
then little more open and so on, till.
after a few lessons ALWAYS letting her
have the dainty, he learned to connect
it with the umbrella, and would allow
the latter TO be furled and unfurled at
her side, over her head or under her
nose. Soon she liked to see her friend
bring an umbrella into her stable.
But how she would act when out of it
was still question. A rainy day soon
decided it. Fanny was harnessed, and
as soon as she saw n man approaching
with an umbrella, the reins being some
what free, she went, of her own accord,
toward il, no doubt expecting pota-
TO. She was rewarded with one on
reaching home, and never afterward
SHE'D at an umbrella.
This is only one of many instances of
the kind. The old saying, Love is
better than fear" is as true of dumb ami
mails as Ct human beings.
\ horse was cured of kicking by
simple means. He had been whipped
repeatedly, ana was nothing bettered,
but rather grew worse. An old man
suggested a way, and the driver tried
it. He took barrel, with both heads
in therefore too strong TO be demol.
ished by the hoofs), bored each head,
and passed a rope through, fastening
the ends to the harness, just behind the
horse. OF course he kicked, and he
kicked half an hour steadily; but find.
ing that nobody cared or made any stir,
he left off, once for all. There was no
trouble afterward from his kicking in
harness.
Gentleness is better than anger, the
rule of love better, wiser, surer than
that of fear. Prevention, too, is better
than cure. Almost without exception,
"trick" in an animal is the result of
bad or thoughtless management at
some time.-M .. johnson, in MerryS
Museum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-03-29
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
Trouble in the Household.
nv PRUDY.

BY PRUDY.
Heigh hol the worlds full of trouble.
Little folks know IL we'll
Who has been here while the trim little mother
Went her chickens 20 sell
All II was you, with your meddlesome fingers,
Dear little laundering Belle!
Hegh hO! there's the milk for Miss Dolly
: Spilled. every drop on the floor;
The cows are away in the woods and the mead
Ows
How can we get any more.
And what will you say TO the prim little mother.
There she comes in az the door.
leigh no :" cries Maggie. the mother.
What in the world is to payY
Nothing goes right in parlor or kitchen
As sure as | am away"
Poor little Belle with her meddesome fingers,
Never "a word can she say.
How should she know that the one-legged dolly,
Asleep in grandtathers chair.
Was threatened with Group. and mustn't be lifted
Except with tho greatest Of care2
Tick took !" saws the clock, little mother.
Learn 10 bear and forbear!'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-03-29

PoyERTY.sTRIcKEN looking man, who
picks old paper in the streets of Boston,
owns half dozen brick buildings at
the South End. And an old apple wo.
man on Kilby street pays taxes on a
$4,000 house.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

IMpRovEMENTs.-Tw new buildings
are being constructed on the vacant lot on
the east side of Main street, between
Fourth and Fifth, one to be occupied by
the hardware business of Messrs Hoffman
& Frost, and the other is rented for a
restaurant by Mr.. Ouimctte, its owner.
Mr.. Sparks has just finished neat dwell
ling house on Third and Franklin streets,
aud Mr.. j. NJ. Chapman. one near the
mill. Besides these there are many i'm
provements to note in every portion of
towu-buildings erected, sidewalks extend.
ed and streets opened to travel. The i'm,
pulse impaired to trade by these improve.
meuts alone will soon be felt, independent
Of the benefits accruiug from the construc-
ton of the railroad.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

DISTRICT CoURT-The District Court
for Thurston and the adjacent counties
convened last Monday. The Grand Jury
is composed of the following named gentle.
men: W. w. Miller, A. J. Chambers, s.
D. Howe, Preston Hamilton, B. +. Ruth,
A. S. Yantis, r. D. Candy, Cyril Ward,
VIM. Walter, G. G. Simmons, J. H. Fay,
John Farrar, Levi Knott, Edward Gid
dings, NJ. s. Drew and G. w. Strunk-
w. w. Miller, Foreman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23
GATHERINGS BY THE wAYsIDE.

-Buffllo young men part their hair in
the middle aud wear velvet cloaks.
john II. Sura.t has settled down to
schoolteaching q, Brookvillc, Md.
Nothing is yet saved FROM the wreck
Of the Z,phyr, owing to bad weather.
The Colored men of Victoria have
peti,ioned to be allowed to serve on juries.
--Colored velvet collars and revers are
now worn with all stylish street costumes.
lion. Schuyler Colfax is esteemed
the most re.iresomc of all our public
men.
The property of the British Colum.
bia Whaling Co. is to be sold at auction on
the 10Th inst.
Mrs Corbett is said to be the most
beautiful and Mrs. Carpenter the clever,
est, of the Senators wives.
Three skirts instead of two, worn one
above the other, is to be the fashion for
street costumes next season.
-" Russia snow fakes" is tho name of
a new powder used by ladies for giving
lustrous whiteness to their complexions.
In the estimates for expenses of Brit.
ish Columbia for the ensuing fiscal year is
tho sum of ten thousand dollars to promote
immigration.
The oldfashioned grimbal ring-two
rings, yet one, severed aud yet united-is
being revived as wedding ring; the idea
is very pretty, and the omen propitious.
Black grenadines, trimmed with light
colored satins and silks and founced to the
waist, are very much used for full dress
this winter, for married and middle. aged
ladies.
--Tullc and tarletan dresses are said to
be the most extravagant toilets that can be
worn, as they cost nearly as much as silk,
and can not be worn, even with the great.
est care, more than two or three times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

u The MfeUigcnccr notes the follow
ing Improvements at Seattle, March 18th
A store belonging to Mcssrs. Stone &
Burnett and intended for s. p. Andrews
tinware establishment, 3Ox10O feet in
dimensions; another, adjoining the Bank
Exchange, being put up by Mr.. Kenyon,
22x30; one l4x24 back of Horizons bank
for an Office for the U. s. District Clerk
another for saloon by Mr.. Riley, two
stories high and 2Ox40 feet in size; and
another, 14x40, one and half stories high,
for MIR. Bell, on Cherry street; also five
good sized one story aud half residences
on the hillside. Besides these, we learn
that there are several other houses and a
warehouse to be put up just as soon as the
carpenters can be found to do the work.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

u The body of a man was found float
ing near Madison Heads few days ago
An inquest was held at Port Madison but
nobody could identify the body, aud the
verdict was rendered accordingly. The
following is description Of the deceased
About feet 6 inches in height, of light
complexion and dark hair and is little
bald on the fore part Of the head, has
black whiskers and moustache; had on red
and white check flannel overshirt; grey
pants with black stripe; heavy boots with
pants inside J.; no coat or vest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23
Recent Transfers of Real Estate.


The following transfers of real estate
have been made since our last announce.
ment:
j. C. Head to E. L. Smith, p! acres,
sec. IL, T. Is N. r. 2 w., $780,
U. f, Hicks to w. H. Avery, lot Z,
block &C, Olympia, s4OO.
W. II. Avery to A. E. Elliott, lot Z,
block 66, Olympia, $3.50.
II. D. Spencer to II. Stevens, 1876 acres
sec, 9, 7, Is n. r. 2 w., $4,000.
G.. w. Parker to Z. j. Poster, 2 acres,
sec. y, 7. 10 N. r. 2 w., 500.
i. Sylvester to Il. j. Allen, 3 acres,
Sylvesters donation claim, 500.
w. p. Winans to p. u. Moore, 160
acres, sec. 5, 7. II N. r. 2 w., $1,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

TnE HERALD.-We note decided i'm.
prove nent in the Portland Herald under
the new manasement-espccialIy in the
local department. The news of every i'm
portant point on the coast is carefully COL
lected and condensed into pithy para
graphs, interesting to all classes of readers.
The Herald is far in advance of its city
contemporaries in all the essentials that
constitute nens paper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

The APRON FEsrTvAL.-The festival
given in Columbia Hall, on Wednesday
evening, BY the ladies of the Presbyterian
congregation was literally patronized by
people of other creeds asd forms of belief
as veil Is the members Of the church. it
was designed to aid. The net proceeds
amounted to t244.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

~ A man giving his name as John
Mcdonald was recently arrested at Seattle,
as the murderer Of man in Oregon City
about tvo years ago. His proper name is
Mccormick, and he bss6gured extensively
10 the police courts Of Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

kRRIvED.-Thc steamer California
arrived last Monday evening, from Port
land. She brought much freight, large
portion Of which consisted of wagons, carts
and serapers for use on the railroad.
Eighty Cinnamon came BY her, consigned
to Mr.. Hallet, the railroad contractor.
4 large number will arrive on the next
trip.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23
OLYMPIA, SATURDAY MORNING, IAR. q, 49,.
THE NUDFLATS.

At the last meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees of the Town Of Olympus, peti.
ton was presented from Mr.. Drew, Of this
place, asking permission from said Board
to erect aud maintain a lumber yard upon
what is commonly known as the mud-Aats,
contiguous to the Nashville Bridge, with
the privilege of using said bridge as pub
lie highway. The petition, with others Of
similar character, we're referred to special
committee, with instructions to report at a
special meeting, on Tuesday evening next.
In the meantime, applications have been
made to the Board for permission to i'm
prove water.lots along the line Of said
bridge, by some fifteen or twenty persons.
To strangers and others who have given
the matter no consideration, a recital Of
the facts may be interesting, in regard to
said mud.fats.
These fats, as is we'll known, lying with
in the meander lines of the Government
surveys, are in theory navigable waters,
and subject to the laws governing the same,
while in point of fact, they are of no value
except as possible place of making, or for
the extension of, the future city Of Olym-
pia. 1t has, from the advent of the first
settler, been believed that these flats would
sometime be reclaimed for city purposes,
and for this reason, although it is impossi-
bic to adapt them to agricultural purposes,
parties have, on several occasions, sought
to hold them as claims, under the donation
and homestead laws, but as yet have sue
ceeded in asserting no act of ownership
further than driving few piles, or stick
ing up an occasional pidgeou.house upon
stills Any preteuse Of acquiring right
to these fats under laws that were made
expressly for bona .>fde agriculturists, is
simply ridiculous. The natsre of the mat
ter is such as will not admit of construct.
tive possession, and the fats being, as We
have observed, navigable water in theory,
can only be held as land by actual and
continued possession.
Assuming that these fats must and will
be reclaimed aud used for building pur-
poses, in spite Of all riparian theories, the
authorities should endeavor to turn them
to the general advantage. In fact there is
but one alternative: the authorities must
either adopt the theory that the fats are
navigable waters, aud treat all improve
nents within the meander lines as impcdi.
ments to navigation, or assert no jurisdic-
ton or authority at all.
The last Territorial Legislature Joined
with the Town Board 10 memorial pray.
ing Congress to donate said fats to the
town, aud We think if the citizens are
willing to reclaim portions of said fats,
taking their chances as squatters aud tres.
passers against all but the town, that the
latter may we'll afford to give its permission
on condition that the said squatters are to
observe the regulations Of the town in re-
gard to actual chaunals, and to pay fair
price for their lots 10 case the town should
be entitled hereafter to give them title.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23
THE SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE.

Our correspondent, " Fair Play has, in
a great measure, obviatcd the necessity Of
a review of Mr.. Kimba.l's last Sunday
evening lecture on the subject Of Temper.
auce. We may be excused however, for
expressing our surprise as well as regret,
in ascer;uining the very ultra opinions en-
tcrtained by him upon political matters.
1t is difficult to reconcile Mr. Kimballs
liberal faith with his narrow, contracte d
aud bigo,cd political creed, if the few sen.
fences he uttered Sunday night are a true
index to his political views. IF VIC did
not misunderstood the speaker lie canon
lied John Brown, exal,el him as an cx-
amplar of Radical progress; aud warming
in his theme, it is even thought that he
departed so far from his former PROBES.
sions as to intimate his belief in an old.
fashioned, orthodox hell! That the con-
clusiou is irresistible from the premises,
we do not intend to dispute. but how, why.
and for what purpose poor Tray got into
company that he knew would inevitably
lead him to perdition, is question that
greatly puzzles some of hi; adhercnts and
former admirers. Mr.. Kimbalrs loyalty
has never been the subject of suspicion, as
we can learn, and we therefore fail to per-
ceive the object Of the valiant display of
patriotic zeal, or the necessity of setting up
straw man and beating his brains out for
the ediicatiou of Sunday audience. The
gentleman, residing in Northern State
was, Of course, devotcdly loyal and emil
nen,ly patriotic, for is it not written to
"Rendcr unto Caesar the things which
are Caesars We have too much faith
in his conscientious convictions of reli gious
duty to believe that he would wilfully dis.
regard the divine injunction.
AS means of relief from the ills of in
temperance, the gentleman's suggestions
arc about as chimerical as that which re.
suited in the search for the philosophers
stone. lie suggests, first: fitting up
sumptuous halls, and furnishing them with
all the decorations and beauties that will
attract the throng-pictures, music, Aow-
ers, gilt, glamour and gold; but he is silent
upon the important consideration of how
this is to be accomplished, and who is to
foot the bills. 1t has been demonstrated
within the past week that professed Chris
tians are not the foremost in works of
charity or bcnevolence. When starving
humanity can be fed on tracts and SER
mons, then we may reasonably expect that
the close 6sted Pharisee will put his hand
in his pocket to buy biiliard.taLles, pianos,
carpets and mirrors for his more sinful fell
low man. This, with prohibition BY law,
was to be the universal panacea, equally
practicable, equally certain and-highly
imaginative for oratorical effect.
In closing these remarks we express our
sincere regret that Mr. Kimball should
mix up with bis very reasonable and ac.
ceptable doctrine, political illusions that
can serve no purpose but to foment discord,
and estrange and discourage the seekers
for the true faith.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

The ErFECT.-The arrival Of railroad
supplies has made busy times for our team
sters. On wednesday, every team was
hired to transport tools aud supplies to
"the front" aud they have been very busy
ever since. The wagons and carts of the
contractors line the streets aud excite the
wonder of the natives.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

DIsrRIcr ScHOoL.-The public school
closed its term yesterday. A weeks vaca.
tion will eusue, and a private school be
opened in the District school house BY Mr..
Boynton and Miss Post. The scholars
have made rapid progress the past term,
vnder their charge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

PoLTrKoYsKY.-Thiss steamer, command.
ID BY our esteemed friend, Capt. Guiudon,
ssrived.lass Wednesday evening, with the
freight Of the bark Oaksasd
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

~ On Saturday night, the oath Of
February, the dwelling house Of John
Stahl, in Walla Walla, was destroyed by
Ere. The family lost nearly everything.
The property was insured for $1,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

u The taking Of testimony 10 the
Maynard title case to portion of the
site of Seattle was resumed last Wednes.
day before the Register and Receiver.
The evidence is now completed, aud a
decision may soon be expected.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

DIvoRcE GRANTED. - Mary K. Hill
was granted divorce BY the United States
District Court 1t Port Townsend, on Mon.
day last from X. J. Hill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

DAY BoAr.-The Aida, Capt. John
G.. Parker, Jr., will commence her trips
between Seattle and this place on Monday
April LIST. She will leave this place on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, re-
turning on alternate days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

THE New JUDaE.-It is authori,atively
announced that Judge Lewen succeeds
Judge Kennedy, and not Judge Green, as
was supposed when the announcement of
the appointment was made. So Granny
Prosch can dry her tears and prepare for
the next lamentation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

CoMMIrTED.-Ward, the man who
killed McAllester at 'Walla Walla few
days ago, has been committed to Jail with
out bail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

IH- The Tribune learns that a citizen
of this place has contracted to furnish $50
bushels of potatoes per week to HalIett's
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

II The French bark Coneordia, re.
Gently cleared at the Custom House for
Callao, Peru, with cargo of lumber.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

u The Seattle Coal Co, recently gave
free excursion to the citizens Of Seattle
over their railroad.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

DRILL.-Columbia Engine Co. meet for
drill next Monday evening, at half past
six clock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

bsS- The ship Wildwood is leading with
lumber for Shanghai, China.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-03-23

-. II costs $500 for license to retail
liquor in Cowlitz county.