Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-01-25
TIE l. EGRAPH IC.
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC STATES.
Stokes Effort for a New Trial.

will rely much upon the fact that two
} Of The jurors Wen. outside Of the Court.
for evidence-One having examined
the ladies { n the stat ,;,se of the Grand
Central Hotel, and another examined
the pi,;rl ut the gunsmith's to see
whether four could be distinguished
from six-barreled pistol. An aflila-
Wit will also be embodied in the bill of
exceptions that before the trial one of
the jurors said Stokes ought to hang
anyhow, and that another said if lie
was on the jury lie would hang him
anyhow.
Smallpox In Boston.
The smallpox epidemic is creating
grave apprehensions i'll Boston and its
vicinity. Three thousand cases are re-
ported in the city. The percentage OF
deaths is much larger than all other
causes combined. Nearly all the burials
are in the night The epidemic is said
to have had Il serious effect on CONNER
cal interests.
The Samnnn Bay Affairs.
CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The President says
that the first information he received of
action of the capitalists in the San
Domingo matter was obtained from
General Babcock, who recently receiv
ed telegram from interested persons
inquiring if the President would have
any objections to the purchase of Sam
ana bay from the Baez Government by
an American company. General Bah
cock inquired of the President and the
latter said of course he had no objec-
tons. What General Babcock tele-
graphed in reply is not known. 1t is
the opinion of leading Republican Sen
ators friendly to the San Domingo an
nexation scheme that this movement
will result in this way, of protecting
American citizens in an official lprotec
torate over the Island of San Domingo,
and finally in its annexation. A rich
company going there will soon control
the interests of the island and il will
appeal for protection either from foreign
Governments or the Haytien OF Do
minion Governments.
Election of United states Senators.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 21.-Roscoe
Conkling was reelected United States
Senator to-day.
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 21.-The ballot
in the General Assembly to-day for
United States Senator resulted as fol-
lows: Gordon, Rep.) SO; a. S. Steph-
ems, (Dcm.) SIS; Ben. Hall, 81; Fielder
II. The probabilities are that Gordon
will be elected tomorrow.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, Jan. 2.-The vote
for United States Senator to-day stood:
al
HARRlsBURG, Jan. 2l.-The election
of United States Senator takes place
this afternoon. William A. Wallace is
nominated by the Democratic caucus.
MADISON (Wis.), Jan. 2l.-The Leg
islative Joint session to-day re-nomina-
tel I. o. Howe for United States Sen
ator.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 21-The two
houses of the Legislature balloted for
United States Senator this morning,
with the following result: Senate
Oglcsby, 80; Trumbull, 1G; Coolbaueh,
2. House-Oslesby, So; Trumbull, 60.
The two houses meet in joint session to-
morrow to declare the result.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2l.-Thc result of
investigation at Jefferson City into the
ALLEGED corruption in the late Senator
ial election is just made public. Be-
yond the fact that several candidates
had 81 GOO bills to the amount of $l5-
900 changed hands ut the banks for
smaller bills and checks payable to
bearer, and q largo amount of hearsay
testimony, nothing WI, elected.
Inundntiom.
Pop,r nrpncrr .Ton 81 O,ar civ
feet of water stands in the main streets.
The women and children have taken
refuge on the nights, where they build
fires to keep them from freezing.
The Knights of Pythins.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 21.-1he Grand
Lodge of knights of Pythias gave q
grand banquet this evening. There
were five hundred in the procession.
w. A. Cutler, of New York, was chosen
Grand Chancellor of the order.
Movement in favor Of "a Reciprocal Treaty
| with the United States.
OTTAWA, Jan. 19.-At o meeting of
the Dominion Board of Trade, yester-
day, resolution was passed in favor
of establishing reciprocal treaty with
the United states. Speeches were made
by taWley Oh Detroit ana others.
Challenge to the World.
HALIFAX, Jan. 1S.-George Brown of
Halifax will shortly challenge the
world to row single scull race for
$4,000, to take place next Summer in
Halifax harbor, the Kennebec river, or
at Springfield, Massachusetts. Pre-
ference to be given to soldier. The
English champion will be allowed his
expenses if he rows at Halifax.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The consider
alton of the bill for the construction of
ten sloops of war was resumed. Sher-
mans amendment, offered yesterday,
was adopted, and the bill passed by II
vote of 80 to s.
Ramsey moved to ASSIGN Monday for