Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-10-11

passed last session, have been very
prompt in applying each month, since
March for their pay at the increased
rates; and only one in both branches
of Congress has. notified the disbursing
officer to make up his accounts at the
old rates.
Commercial Matters.
New York, Oct. Tn commercial
circles the feature of business is the
gratifying activity in grain and grain
freights. The export movement in
wheat is on a liberal scale. Prices are
quoted up to receipts of wheat. Large
engagements of freights for British
ports embrace free shipments of wheat,
petroleum and tobacco charters. Re-
port for cotton doings for both early
and forward delivery moderate.
The First Snow OF the Season.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "A dispatch
from Pottsville says the first snow of
the season fell this morning. 1t is
showing quite heavily now. Snow also
fell at Fondany.
seports OF Experts Appointed by German
Capitalist. to Examine the U. p. X. Il.
New YoRK, Oct. S.-The T'ibunc this
morning publishes the translation of
two reports of the experts on the Z. p.
r. r. From the T'ibune's statement
it appears that two years ago the L. u.
r.. r.. attempted to negotiate for the
sale of large quantities OF its bonds in
Europe. Application was made to the
Union bank of Vienna, and. also to
capitalists in Berlin, and the result was
the appointment of two commissioners
who came over to America and made n
personal examination of the road and
a part of the region through which it
passed. Two reports were made; one
to Berlin capitalists, and the other to
the Union bank of Vienna. The reports
present, in pretty strong light, the
advantages of the U. Z. II. r., and the
extent of the traffic which the road
must ultimately obtain. They concurred
in the opinion that for some years after
its completion the Company would be
unable to pay interest on its bonds, and
agreed in advising European capitalists
not to invest in it. The advice of the
examiners was adopted, and the
negotiations with Berlin and Vienna fell
through.
New York Liberal Convention.
The T'ibunes Elnlira specials says
the gathering at the Liberal Republica
Convention to-day will be large, and
probably equal in attendance as at
either of the convention held ut Utica.
1t will probably be made up of the best
men among the party. Indications are
that the candidates for Secretary of
State, Controller of State and Prison
Inspector will be selected from the
Republican ticket, and its names for
State Treasurer, Canal Commissioner
and State Engineer will be selected
from the Democratic ticket. The plat
form is not decided upon, but resolu-
tons will be inserted complimentary to
Judge Blatchford for his action in
protecting the freedom of the press,
and the pretense of reform in civil
seevice as now administered will be
denounced as fraud. Col. Frederick
A. Ccnkling is to be permanent Chair
man of the Convention which will he
called to order at II o'clock.
yellow Fever.
MEMPHIS, Oct. T. There was heavy
frost last night, and there are indica-
tons of another tonight, though to-day
there were no more new cases of yellow
fever developed than before. There
are about 600 under treatment in the
affected district to. day. These were AZ
yellow fever interments and II from
other causes. Among the former was
Rev. Father Garry, of the Dominican
priesthood.
The Yacht Meta Lost In II Regatta.
New York, Oct. THE yacht Meta,
which started on race with the Vision
yesterday, had not been heard from
up to 5 o'clock to-day. 1t is feared
she is lost with all on board
Snow storms I'm New York.
KINGSTON, N. Y, Oct. THE wealth
er has been very cold to-day. Cars
on the New York, Kingston and
Syracuse Railroad, coming from Della
ware county, are covered with snow.
A snow storm began there ut 1 o'clock
A. NJ. and continued nearly all day,
About eight inches has fallen.
Funeral Of Rear Admiral JohnA. Winslow.
BOSTON, Oct 3.--Ihe funeral services
of the late Rear Admiral Winslow, took
place to-day in st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Boston Highlands. The re-
mains We're taken to Forest Hill and
inferred in accordance with the wi shes
of the family of the deceased. There
was no military procession, but a long
line of carriages, containing profess
ional and personal friends, accompanied
the body to the grave. Flags on all
public and many private building are at
half-mast.
EDUCATIONAL. Judge Jacobs, the
President of the Washington Territory
Educational Association, authorizes the
announcement that the first public