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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

ATTEMPTED BuRGL lRIEs. - On Mon
day night an attempt was made to en-
ter Mr.. Guyot's jewelry store, by some
OF the light fingered gentry Marks on
the door and window indicate the use
OF some sharp-pointed tool to cut away
the wood and communicate with the
fastenings inside. Mr.. Guyot was
aroused by the noise made, and came
into the store from his sleeping apart
ment adjoining, when the would-be
burglars hastily decamped. On the
same night, an attempt was made to en-
ter the drug store of Patterson L. Mann,
which proved equally futile. 1t is
thought that some of the desperadoes
that infested Seattle few weeks ago
have concluded to "try their luck
here. A warm reception is in store for
them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

REeIsTRY.-The total number of vo-
ters registered within the corporate
limits, is 357. Of these 1856 belong to
the First ward: 140 to the Second;
and 81 to the Third. The Second
ward alone shows an increase over last
year, but no special issues have served
to call out full registration, as at the
last election.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

FIRE ALARMs.-Two fire alarms were
sounded last Tuesday afternoon, the
first of which was caused by fire in
attic of Capt. Lawson's kitchen. The
firemcn were promptly on the ground
and tho flames extinguished, with a
trifling damage to the building or con-
tents. The second alarm was occa-
stoned by burning SCOT in the chimney
of the house occupied by Mr.. Hirsch.
The apparatus was drawn into the
street, but the fire had subsidized as sud
denly as it appeared, and there was no
further opportunity for display of skill
and proficiency in handling the ladders
or manning the brakes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

SAN JUAN IsLAND.-The President of
the United States has issued procla-
nation relative to the claims of settlers
on San Juan and other islands lately
acquired by virtue of the award of the
German Emperor, in which he orders
that oil tracts or parcels of land includ-
ed in the said award be withheld from
sale or disposal Of any nature, under
presumption, homestead or other laws
of the United States, until after the
claims of the occupants shall have been
adjusted, and public notice thereof
given.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

HIGH WATER. - The recent rainfall
has caused an unprecedented freshet in
all the streams in this vicinity. The
Chehalis is reported to have flooded it's
banks and large portion of the valley.
The Deschutes Tor Tumwater, as it is
more familiarly Known is higher than
it has been for the past ten years.
About $4,000 feet of saw logs foated
over the dam at Tumwater, Tuesday
night, belonging to Ward IL Mitchell.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

PRINTING OFFICE FOR SAIE.-The last
number Of the Walla Walla Statesman
contains the announcement that its
proprietor wishes to sell that establish
ment, to engage in other business. We
regret this determination, as it will be
exceedingly difficult to supply the place
of the gifted pen that has welded SO
potent an influence in the politics of
Eastern Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

. The BLACK LAKE PROJECT. The sub
scriptions to the stock for canal from
Black Lake meets with very general
favor and about half the amount of
capital required has been pledged.
There is no doubt but that with proper
effort the whole amount can be raised
before the work is commenced, which
will afford guarantee of it's early COM
pletion. 1t is estimated that enough
power will be secured to run all the
machinery of large manufacturing
community, and for the purpose of driv-
ing logs from we'll timbered district,
profits on the investment will be real
lied soon as it is completed. The
scheme certainly looks more like bus
mess than anything our people have
yet undertaken.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

JEALoUsY.-The friendly relations that
exist between the Ne,v Northeast and
STANDARD appears to excite the bitterest
pangs of jealousy of the Tribune. We
really feel sorry for poor Tom, and
hope that the Ne,c Nortls,cest will pat
him on the head once and a while
just to pacify the boy. There now-be
still, sonny!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

FIRE AT WALLA WALLA.-The States.
man says that the residence of DR..
Miner, at Walla Walla, was recently
destroyed by fire with its contents, val.
ued ut about $1,000. The loss is about
81 500 after deducting insurance on
the premises. The origin of the fire is
supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

bE The S. F. Commercial Herald
says that the price of Bellingham Bay
coal has declined from sl2 so to SO
per ton, in consequence of the large
and increasing supply of bituminous
coal offered for sale.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

DAMAGE TO THE RNnRoAD.-Several
land slides on the railroa d have greatly
impeded travel the past week. One is at
Ritz Point on the Cowlitz river, another
about mile this side of Olaqua, and
the largest near Hanford's, in Lewis
county. Besides the damage and de-
lay caused by these disasters, the fresh
ct in the Skookum Chuck has washed
away the bank and undermined the
road-bed for distance of four hun
dred yards, about twelve miles from
Tenino, and the mails and freight have,
at present, to be reloaded OH the hand
cars, which afford the only means of
travel and transportation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

* 1t appears that Nash has been
crashing his teeth ct Mr.. Brown of the
Dispatch, for his structures on the mail
service. Threats are thrown away on
Mr.. Brown as the mail contractor will
find to his sorrow.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

AcoU1TTED.-Julian N. Olney, indicted
for murder in the first degree, was &C
quilted at the recent term of the Dis
trict Court at Port Townsend, on the
grounds of insanity and justifable
hOmicide."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

OREGON OFECIALs.-Geo. e. Cole has
been appointed Postmaster at Portland,
vice L. H. Wakefield, removed. A. H.
Hugh has been confirmed United States
Attorney for the Middle District, and
T. G. Young, United States Marshal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

KEMovAL.-Chas. Wood has removed
his shoe shop from Fourth Street to
Ouimette's building, on Main Street,
near Hoffman & Frost's hardware store.
his present quarters are much more
comfortable and better situated than
those lately occupied by him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

~ The Tribune boasts that it is on
friendly terms with every body in the
Courier Office. We presume it's love
for them is quite as ardent as the love
OF the b!ue-jay for huckleberries. And
the "likins" appears to he mutual too
- one is afraid and the other
daresn't.'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

DISTRICT CoURT.-The District Court
for the Second Judicial District holding
terms in Olympia, will commence it's
sitting next Monday in Columbia En-
gine Co.'S Hall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

SHEEP KnLED.-Nathan Eaton lost
ineteen head of sheep last Sunday
night, which it is supposed were killed
by dogs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15
BADsPRACTiCE.

quarter of the Union. with price lists o.
the articles desired To he advertised
and for us to take our pay in said arti-
Giles, from IA u.clodeon 10 chickens e .gys.
AS we are no, in that line Of business
we have consigned these requests to the
stove. But we notice that number
of our State exchanges contain
these same advertisements, and even
worse, such as come from New York
sharpcrs who offer S. sewing machines
for sale, and when yon send your mon
ey that is the last you hear of it, and
when the publisher sends his bill for
advertising the parties cannot he found.
While We do not propose to set our
selves up as dictator to other papers.
we must say that the acceptance of all
such advertisements is an injury to the
business and ruinous in it's tendencies.
These parties always add an additional
price to their goods, fully in amount to
cover the advertising, and others never
pay cent. The publisher cannot pay
paper bills, rent, help, and other ex-
penses with improved hen eggs, or me-
lodeons, and must rely OH his advertis-
ing patronage to pay these expenses.
The acceptance of such advertisements
as we have mentioned, is calculated to
injure the business, and if people have
anything worthy of advertising they
will pay for it in cash, as they ought
to, and sell their goods to those who
need them. If a newspaper takes adj
vertisements simply to . fill up" they
had better stop or send out a blank
page. This would not bring the bust
ness into discredit and ruin. These are
our views.
We fully agree with the Oregon City
Enterprise, from which we copy the
above, that the practice of receiving
trade" advertisements, is exceedingly
injurious to the publishing business. 1t
was only last week we received through
Mr.. L. P. Fisher, n proposition to add
vertise for the Oakland Poultry Yards
and take our pay in eggs at s12 per
dozen. Notwithstanding the agents
commission of Is per cent. would
amount.,to 50 and the expressage at least
s2-making the cost to each publisher
entertaining the proposition S. per doz-
en-, we observe that all our town papers,
except the Echo, have swallowed the
bait. Their eggs, after sea voyage,
will cost them S. cash, when fresh eggs
of the same breed are advertised in the
Seattle papers at Sc per dozen. What
a wonderful amount of business sagac-
ity is manifested in such transactions!
This is but one instance of the many
showing the ruinous policy that con,
trolls the majority of our country pub
fishers. They will advertise for any.
thing that is offered in trade, often.
times at less price than they would
accept the same advertisement for cash
and run the risk of being swindled out
of all compensation, simply because
other journals have set the example.
Why will not our contemporaries
listen to reason? Is not this course
suicidal? Could we not compel adver
tisers to pay cash, if all such propo
sitions were promptly rejected? Will
not our brethren of the press give this
subject some thought, before entertain
ing any more proposition to receive
their pay in WRITINGS and nut-shells.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

So The Tribune processes to have
cen a Washington letter which an
ounces the decapitation OF three of our
prominent Federal officials. Let the
good work 20 on.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

"THg IxGArHER1Na OF IsRsEL. This
is the subject of lecture to be deliv-
cred in Columbia Hall, tomorrow (Sun-
day. afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by Cath
arine Schertz. All are invited to at
tend.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15


WAITING FOR THE VERDICT.--The San
Francisco Chronicle, one of the leading
Republican journals, thus dishes up
Smiler Colfax:
Schuyler Colfax has been for long time
a successful politician and regarded as an
honest man. He was charged by Cakes
Ames with receiving bride in the Credit
Mobilier business, and it looked ugly. Mr..
ColfaX denied it. solemnlv calling heaven
and earth to witness for his innocence, and it
looked lovely. Then came the assertion by
Cakes Ames of the details, and the admission
by Colfax that he had bought little, and
getting frightened at certain complications.
he gave it up and lost 500. 1t did not look
quite SO lovely: but as Schuyler was gen
tleman of good character we give him the
benefit of the doubt. Then came the specific
charge against ColfaX-the allegation by
Cakes Ames of the payment of 81 200. and
the fact that COlfaX's bank account showed Il
deposit of 81 200, corresponding in time. 1t
looked ugly. ColfaX hen explained that the
81 200 was received-$20O from his step-fathcr
and 81 900 in greenlacks in an unregistered
letter from George Nesbitt, of New York
and again all looked lovely. 1t now trans
pires, by examination of his bank account,
that a note mot currency for 81 900 from
George Nesbitt was deposited ten DAYS pre-
vious: and now the thing looks ugly again.
ColfaX promises to explain. We are Keeping
ourselves just as evenly poised as possible
till all the facts are in : we are like the Dutch
Justice, prepared to decide for the one who
gets in the last word"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

U The Seattle lHtelligenccr says
that DR.. Maynard, the pioneer and or
iginal proprietor of the town-site of
Seattle, is dangerously ill, and it is
thought that he can survive but few
days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

A FRIGHrFUL DIsEAsE.-A fearful dis
ease has broken out near Tehama, Cal
ifornia, which battles the skill of the
best physicians. The disease COM
mences with chill which is succeeded
by fever, and then spasms or convul-
sions; the head is drawn back and the
sufferer falls into a stupor, which con-
tinues until death ensues. A panic has
ensued, and many families are leaving
for other parts of the State. ,-.., a =,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

~ Cucumbers are selling in San
Francisco at 81 per dozen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15
at ashiaotua tandara.
Our Agents.

l.. T. FISHER Nrwsidpc: tdveitisins
4 yent X ,oins 70 and u Merchants ENchaiist'
CalifN.n!a Street. san Fcancis''N.
Af,Ri.i.r MENEf NJ. i Park Row New
York. ard :. NJ. FEFr!NtilLl * 60. -
PARK TOW. :>ew IorR.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

.=A large mail was received over
land Thursday night.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

"A Coon JoKE.-The Dispatch of last
Saturday gravely announced that a
portion of the cargo of the bark DASH
ing Ware, recently arrived at Tacoma,
was railroad iron, "of the size used in
constructing the Northern Pacific Rail
road" The news elated the projectors
at Tacoma and depressed the spirits of
rival spectators, until it was explained
that the portion of the cargo consisted
OF simply three bars of iron, doubtless
shipped for the sole purpose of perpe-
trating a joke on all ever-confdin.
people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15

DAMAGES TO EASTERN WHEAT.-The
st. Louis Democrat notes the fact that
the supply of winter wheat suitable
for the fine brands of flour is running
short. Reviewing the prospects for the
next year the same paper asserts that in
Iowa the winter wheat crop is entirely
destroyed; in the central counties of
Kansas the wheat is in hardy condi-
ton, and is now looking as promising
as after an ordinary winter; in Illinois
the winter wheat is only slightly i'm
paired; in Missouri the advices indicate
most capricious state of affairs. AL
though in general the wheat looks
thrifty and the prospects are encourage
ing, there are exceptional instances in
unexpected quarters where it has been
seriously blighted. Fruit trees have
been particularly injured; and in many
States the peach crop will be nothing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15
ABSCONDED.

Quite ia sensation has been caused on
the Sound. h. the sldlcn departure of
c. =. Stone. Of the firm of Stoned Bur
nett. seattle, anl Mayor of that city, for
PARTS unknown. 1t APPEARS that few
weeks ago lie wen. 10 81" Francisco,
as was supposed 10 purchase supplies
for the firm. and carried with lin part
nership funds to the amount of Sl5 600.
The first intimation his partner had of
his pcriidy was contained ia a dispatch
dated at Denver, Colorado Territory,
in which Stone announced that he had
sold the drafts belonging to the firm
and appropriated the proceeds to his
own use. There is 10 reason to doubt
that the dispatch was genuine, and Mr..
Burnett has consequently placed the
firm effects in the hands of receiver,
for the benefit of the creditors of the
firm in San Francisco and Portland,
and trustee has been appointed by
the creditors to act for them in the set
Element of their accounts. It is be-
lieved that the assets will about liqui-
date the liabilities of the firm, and no.
body will be loser, financially, except
Mr.. Burnett. The svmpathies of the
community are fully aroused in behalf
of that gentleman, who did not hesitate
an instant, as to his duty in the pre-
misses.
The action of Mr.. Stone creates uni
versal surprise wherever he is known.
He has been regarded as man of strict
honor and unb!emished integrity, and
all efforts to discover motive for such
a scandalous proceeding, are in vain,
unless, indeed, it be found in the re-
port that domestic troubles had proba-
bly, driven him to sacrifice reputation as
dread alternative for ills that had be-
come insupportable. We know not
whether he has even this poor excuse
for his conduct, but give it as current
rlmor that probably charitable COM
munity are the more ready to accord
from the favorable antec.dents of Mr.
Stone, and an unwillingness to believe
that he is as bad as his conduct would
represent.
The Hte'ligenccr intimates that the
creditors of the firm will probably make
such arrangements as will enable Mr..
Burnett to continue the business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-03-15
OLYMPIA. SAIlGDlI ACEAING. NAE. Is. 1913
RAILROAD MEETING.

In response to call issued by tic
Secretary of the Citizens Railroad
Committee. a meeting was held in Co.
lumbia Fire Cos Hall, on Thursday
evening. which was large..y attended h!
the donors OF land for railroad purpo-
scs. Gen. W. W. Miller was called to
the chair. and Mr.. Howe briefly stated
that the object OF the meeting was to
consider the steps necessary to secure
from the Northern Railroad Company
an official declaration of witt their &C
ton has been in rela lion t. their agree
ment to build branch road to this
place. Mr.. Howe stated that the Com
pany having finally, through their au-
thorized agents accepted the donations
of our citizens, and subse luently COM
piled with the second condition of the
agreement-viz., designated the place
on Budd's Inlet where it was proposed
to locate the passenger and freight
depot-that under ordinary circum-
stances such action as was contem-
plated would be improper and unwise;
but it having been reported general
~ that the Company had abandoned
their intention of building branch
road, and this report having received a
semi-official endorsement of recognized
agents of the Company, it was believed
that the exigency justified the public i'll
making a reques! for information. The
meeting appeared to be unanimous in
this belief, and after considerable dis
cussion, appointed a committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Avery, Solomon and Ste
vens, to prepared memorial to the Com
pany, and transmit it to Mr.. c. +. Viii.
liams, who was authorized to act as
agent for the people. 1t was likewise
made the duty of the Committee to tel
eyraph to the Board of Directors OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad, who are
now in session in New York. What
necessity there will be for memorial
if the reply to the telegram is unfavor
able, does not appear, but the meeting
seemed to believe it advisable to cling
to the wreck even though it sink to the
bottom, and instructed accordingly.
The meeting then adjourned subjec'
to the call of the Chairman.
, 1873-05-08

Ono Of tho most effective ways of broaking up
the gambling-housas Is to arrest those suayo
fellows who act in the capacity OF decoys, md
whose business II Ia to rope-in tho inexperienced
and unauspecting. Gamblers do not live or OF
each other. II thoy did they would not ofton
bo molested, for they would spoodily ruin them
selves. Their profits arise from greenies, who
arc deooyed into their donH by tho ropera who
loitor about the hotels and other public PLACES
seeking whom they may dovour. superintenl-
ent Washburn seems to appreciate this fact, aud
shall be war Of exterminatton p unon
the vretches. Although six have only boon
arrested so far, yet they hayo already begun to
migrate from tho city. On Tuesday night flvo
OF these yulturos, among tho number "Califor-
MIA Joo,"' notorious bunko man. loft town for
parts unknown:. Yesterday morning three woll-
known guys" Frank Flax, Jamea Lewis, md
Frank searls, nero fined $100 each BY Juetico
fine, and was sent to tho Bridewoll. Lewis
begged on, promising that ho would at once
1oaya town. Justice Bcully limited his stay Ii.
Chicago to @ O'Clock last evening searls took
al appeal, . dodge he has frequently 1oHorted
to- lie will DO renrrostod at onco and thut ptl1l-
ishmont repeated till ho leayos tho city. Aud
thIh is tho way tho gamblora aro driving Mr,
Washburn out OF town,
, 1873-05-08

Tho Days OF Mike TICDOnnid3R lms
m1nity from Arrest Esndet1-.Idis Don
1entded and the Proprietor Arxcstcd
by Captain LulI,
sergt. Lul, who is Acting Captain Of the
Union Street Station until F1onch's successor
bus boon confirmed by tho Common Council, has
already commenced war upon tho gamblers.
Knowing their hauntB and their habits, he quiet-
" raided ono Of tho dens Of tho notorious Hike
Mcdonald yesterday afternoon. Tie squad of
mon detailed to make the raid found themselves
opposed by doub1o-lockod doors, which the oc-
cupants OF tho room declined to open when called
upon to do 80. That amounted to nothing, for
tho doors wero soon brokon open, and Mike Mo-
Donald aud large number OF his friends
captured. There were not enough
policemen to guard ench man aepa-
nrately, and each officer had to
look after two gamblers. Mcdonald, when
he found himself at last undor arrest, after sue
cessfully buying immunity from this humiliation
for more than five years, WAS desperate, and, as
tho officer in charge led him and companion to
the station, suddenly broke away and ran. Tho
hands Of etizen and pursued tho tho }ying I gam. ano
sought refuge in Whyland's rcstaurant. The
ofllcer caught him, and, to make auro Of him this
time, time, slipped . convenient pair of "come-
doubly humiliated, to tho police statio6s, whoro @
tho auccessful rogue was locked up In coll
for safety. The remainder of tho crowd
soon found thomselyes in similar quarterH and
llaaphemed thoir Creator aud tho day Wien
Trench " resigned" It will bo m excellent
thing for tho fraternity II thoy have daily cause
OF similar nature to indulge in profanity. st.
Louis is ~ excellent town for gamblers. The
only trouble about it Is that it is too uear Chi
cago. However, as tho gamblers arc going to
" run Washburn ont In three months" they
might just romoye there for change Of air until |
return il they do,
, 1873-05-08
THE TANK EXPLOSION,

The cause Of tho fatal tank explosion in
sohoenomann Il Co.'s pnoking~house, Bridge
port, on Tuesday evening, has not yet bcen u.s.
cortained. A jury of inquest, composed OF in
telligent business mon, was impaneled BIZ tho
Coroner yesterday, after about two hours search
for tho right material, and then tho bodies OF
tho victims Of tho terrible accident wero viewed.
This occupied the time until after o'clock. It
WAS then too lato to transact. any further busi-
moss, and m adjournment was had until half-
reasaemble at tho police station On Deering
'street and hear the testimony. Several vii.
nIesaes. among them tho City boiler Inspector,
Mr. ,Sherwin and Mr. Turner, packers anu othorr
gentlemen who are supposed to know something
about boilers, tanks, steam, and such things
have boon summoned to appear. Coroner
Stephens sooms determined to give tho mattor
thorough examination, and, it possible, fix the
belongs.