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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
SNOW Storm.

4 heavy snow storm prevailed
throughout Missouri and Kansas yester-
day and last night. In some localities
the snow fell 10 the depth Of eighteen
inches, and trains have been considera-
bly, delayed in consequence. In this
city the snow is about four inchea dep,
and ocomotion and street traffic has
been much impcdcd to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
The Navajo Indians.

ST. LOUIS, November 2S.-Thc dele
cation of Navajo Indians, who arrived
here yesterday, had All interview with
Gen. Sherman to-day, and laid their
grievances before him. He received
them cordially, but referred them to the
President, whom they would soc i'll
Washington, as the only person having
power to arrange their affairs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
Freedom for Roman Catholic Boys.

ROCHESTER,, y. Y November %
The Board OF Managers Of the Western
House of Refuge, adopted Yesterday, by
a vote Of eleven TO two. = resolution
granting freedom of religious profession
and worship TO Catholic boys confined
therein. The Board is to appoint q
Catholic Chaplain for them. The report
of the special committee, upon which
this action i based. contains the legal
opinion of Hon Henry Selden, in which
he atfirms such freedom as constitution
al right.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
The Minnesota Deiaultlng State
Treasurer.

ST. PAUL, November 2S.-ln the mat
ter of the numerous indictments against
cx-Statc Auditor Mcllrath, for matca-
sance. Judge Hail. Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, has quashcd two of them on
technical grounds. under the statute OF
limitations. The dcmurrcrs to the rest OF
the indictments are overrulcd and the
defendant is required to plead.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
Railroad Conductors Conventios.

CHICAGO, ;Novcmhcr pa .conven.
tion Of Railroad Conductors was held
here to-day for the purpose of organizing
in mutual benefit association. a large
number of conductors were present and
preliminary steps were taken for the for
nation of an association.
CHICAGO, November 29.-Thc Tribn't
says }. V. Trcmaync has decided to con-
test the seat of Charles B. Farwell, mean
bcr of Congress elect from that Illinois
district
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
Report Of T.. VI. General.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., November Is
The report Of the Postmaster General is
completed. The revenues for the year
ending June 30, 1874, were $24, $50, ,5GS;
the expenditures for the year ending
June 80, 1874, were $50, ,9Gl,O@6; total
estimated revenue, $29 l4S, l56, leaving Il
deficiency to be appropriated out of the
general treasury of $7,Sl5,S7S. Thc."
estimates do not include the appropria.
tions for steamship service and stamps,
amounting to S2yS 300.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-30
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS.

For the relief I
and cure OF all
arrangements $
In the stomach
liver, and bow
els. They are
a mild aper-
lent, and ex-
cellent Purga =
tive. B e n z
purely vegeta-
ble, they con-
tain no nlercu-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

l The courier reports that some
n,iscreant has been engaged in placing
distractions Oh the railroad track, in the
vicinity of Yelm prairie, with the evil
dent design of throwing the passing
trains from the track. Several attempts
have been made, but so far without
success. 1t is to be hoped that the vii
lain who would thus jeopar'lize human
life may be caught and punished to the
full extent of the law.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

AWARD OF DAMAGES. The following
are the awards for damages OH the line
of the N. p. Railroad from Tenino to
Tacoma, made by the Commission up
pointed for the purpose: In Thurston
county-Helen Isabel Hall, $50; Pierce
county-Mary Amelia Wren, $50;
Caroline Isabel Wren, $l35; Mary
Madden, $95; Adam Chandler, S35;
John Dabrins, SIS; L. d. Railback,
SIS; A. P. Carr, $50; John Collins SIS;
total, $JG5.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

UNION MASQUERADE BALL FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ScrocL. - A
masquerade party, under the manage
ment of the married ladies of Olympia,
will be given at Columbia Hall, on
Friday evening, Jan. 3Oth, 1874. No
invitations will be issued, but the pub
lie are cordially invited to aid in this
cause. Floor managers: Messrs. G.. A.
Barnes, H. G.. Strive, - Pierson,
Victor Z. Tull, H. Stevens and r. G.
O'Brien. Dancing will commence at
s o'clock. Admission 81 so. Tickets
to be had at the door.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

CONGRESSIONAL ADA correspondent
OF the Seattle Dispatch, writing from
Washington, Dec. 18th, says: ." I be-
lieve that the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company will get Congressional aid.
Let them have it. 1t will do you good.
1t is now we'll understood that the rail
road did not so to Seattle first, because
the company had not the means to
build it thus far Seattle seems to be
better known i'll Washington and at the
East generally than it was but q few
wears ago"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

THE WEEKLY CHRONICLE circu-
lation of the new weekly journal recent
~ started III San Francisco bearing the
above title, has already reached the un-
prccedcnted number of 33, 800 copies.
1t contains sixty-four long columns,
the composition of which alone costs
500, and the paper used on n single
edition weighs over two tons. The adj
vertisements of one issue recently net
ted 81 600. The ability and enterprise
of its projectors arc worthy of ade-
quate reward, and we are glad they are
receiving support that places their
business on n firm financial basis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

~ We learn from the 1'yus that n
meeting of the stockholders of the
Union Store at Coupville has been Or
dered, to consider the propriety of hav-
ing an unlimited number of stockhold-
ers. Heretofore the number has been
limited. This establishment, during
the year, has been decided success.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24
PORTLAND "Cmps Iy.''-Cassair and

PORTLAND "CMPs IL. "-Cassair and
Yakima are not the only regions to at
tract the miner, if that once sclate and
respectable journal, the Orcgonio9, is
allowed to have its way. It ahirms that
rich gold deposits have been discovered
in Holidays Addition to East Portland.
just listen to its story: y man was Dig
ging q well fortunate circumstance
when after emptying barrel of earth,
he happened to look in at the bottom,
and found it literally covered with gold!
Now we rather admire the genius of
Baron Manchauscn, as .fcfion, but OBJ
ject to having fishy stories mixed up
with more solid diet. If the Otryonittn
intends to follow the example of the
Victoria press, in the manufacture of
sensation gold discoveries, we hope that
national pride will induce it to invent q
moro plausible imitation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

ARRIVAL AT TAcoMA.-From the Port
land Bulletin we clip the following in
testing item: Another man has ar
rived at Tacoma. He is 6 civil enei-
neer,' and will lay Off another addi-
ton to the town. Whether he is the
same man who escaped from the asy-
lum at Steilacoom the other day the
papers do not state"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

To LET.-Mr. Chas. Burmister adver-
tises the Central Hotel building, the
most eligibly situated house in town for
business, to let. 1t is fitted up with large
show windows, and is especially suited
for either the stationery, drug or dry
goods business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

e The Bellingham Bay Mail says
that 20, 900 acres of land have been en-
tered at the land office situated in What
com county, during the year 1873.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

UNIVERSITY REGENTS. Dispatch
of the 10th inst. says that the newly
elected Board of University Regents
held their first meeting in Seattle, last
Saturday, and elected the following Of
ficers: Beriah Brown President, H. A.
Atkins, Secretary; j. T. Jordan, Treas
urer. The next meeting will be on
Wednesday, Feb. 4th.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

EARTHQuAKE.-Two shocks of an earth
quake were felt in San Francisco last
Sunday. The first, at ten in the fore
noon, was quite severe and apparently
vertical. The other occurred about
three in the afternoon and was vibra-
tory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

CoLoRADo TERRITORY. According to
the Territorial Treasurer, the total prop
erty valuation Of Colorado Territory
has increased from SIG ,Ol5 ,524 in 1870
to s35 .669, O3O in 1878. By the census
of 1873, the population OF the Territory
was 39,SG4. The population at present,
based on the September vote, is 1o4,-
$50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

RETURNED I. N. Ford has re-
turned from a brief visit to Portland
and Salem. He represents business as
quite brisk throughout the Willamette
valley. Ten large ships we're in the
river, taking on cargo for foreign ports
There is considerable talk about the
Sound country, and many people man.
ifest disposition to come over, look at
our resources and Judge for themselves.
Tacoma is regarded as " dead duck
even at that distance, and there is nc
danger of anybody being deceived by
the land-sharks who infest Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

The NEws.-The news, from far and
near, this week, is of a nature to graft
fy the most morbid seeker for sensa-
tional topics. The great fires, the de-
vastating storms, the shipwrecks, the
loss of lives, fill a chapter of horrors,
seldom narrated in q single week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

FIKi AND Loss Of IIFE--AbOut three
o'clock Yesterday morning, the block
lou,r at the head of Main Street. was
discovered TO he on fire by the night
Watrhmln, and ali alarm was quickly
sDunip |. but long before our citizens
cor,d he aroused the building was conn
plctelv cnvclorcl in flames. Itappcnrs
that a drunken Indian, named " John,'
lad been arrested the previous eyenine,
by Deputy Marshal Chilberg, for Great
ing disturbance in n China den, and
locked up in the block house. 1t is
thought that he either accidentally or to
affect release, set fire to the bedding
Of the prison, and in consequence OF
the lateness of the hour and the isolated
position of the building, his cries of
distress were not heard The first in
timation that anybody had of the dis
astcr was given by the Waterman, and
doubtless long before that time, the
poor Indians remains were charred to
4 crisp. Yesterday morning, a large
number of people visited the burning
ruins, where tie Indians were engaged
in eyhuming from the mass of cinders
and ashc; the few bones that remained
of their kindred. Even these mcagre
testimonials crumbled at the touch, and
left but pile of ashes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

SENTENCED. Charles Little, was found
guilty of murder in the first degree by
the court in session at Steilacoom, and
sentenced to be executed on the Goth of
next March.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

s@ Sunset Lodge of Industrial Co.
operators intend giving ball in COM
memoration of Washington's Dir th-day,
probably on the evening of the 23d, as
the 22d comes on Sunday. A committee
have the matter in charge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

1LL.-Levi Shelton, Esq, one of our
Oldest and most respected citizens, has
been confined to his bed for several
weeks past.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

BS The Courier for several davs
past has not had any allusion to the
Orerland Monthly, and its 10 cal column
as o consequence lacks its usual inter
esting variety.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

D9- The Aryus says that a Port
Townsend man, on the shady side of
fifty" was recently bilked by frail and
fair woman who held out to him the
allurements of matrimony until she had
relieved him of about $500 in cash.
Better learn late than never.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

INAccEssIBLE.-Our Walla Walla
are not alone in misfortune.
It is stated that there are stacked be-
tween Greeley and Green City, Colora-
do, three million tons of hay, almost
worthless on account of there being no
means of getting it to market.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

s 4 number of California quail
are to be turned loose in the county o
Chehalis to propagate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

LEGISLATIVE PRINT1NG.-The award of
the Auditing Board to Mr.. E. T. Gum,
for the incidental legislative printing,
was S7SS 76. Acts of general impor-
tanco only were printed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

81 A Montana paper claims that
the Northern Pacific Railroad, even if
it should evernbe completed beyond its
present terminus on the Missouri river,
must in time command lucrative bust
ness, because it now taps the finest
wheat producing regions on the globe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

V The State Democratic Central
Committee of Oregon met in Portland,
last Thursday, to make preliminary ar
rangements for the canvass in the ap-
preaching State election. The attend
ance was quite full.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

S The Courier says that the Olym-
pia and Walla Walla railroad project is
ga humbug." Now for another " scath-
ing rebuke" from Nimrod.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

s@ Queinault Indian Reservation
has recently been enlarged, by order of
the President, so as to include twelve
townships. 1t formerly contained but
one.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

BACK MML.-Very few Eastern paper
have been received for several week
past. They have probably accumulated
at some way office awaiting the convent
venience of contractors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

t. The Echo says that Mr.. George
Coggan has brought from Oregon a
span of very fine stations, sired by the
celebrated Pathfinder. These colts are
beauties, and a valuable acquisition to
the blooded stock of the Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

CAILroRNA.-A writer in the San
Francisco Ch'cniclc says that the ap-
pellation of California is derived from
two Latin words synifying ga hot fur
mace" The name is said to have Teen
given by one Of the early Spanish mis-
sionaries.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

tV The Echo complains because the
Walla Walla UHion makes sport of it's
" railroad ignorance" and is evidently
at a loss to know how to meet the as
founding charge. We suggest that it
ventilate the steamboat stupidity of its
assailant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

SPIRITUAL. - Foster, the celebrated
test medium, is creating a great sensa-
ton in San Francisco. 1t is thought
that he will extend his visit to Portland
and probably to the Sound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24
At aslinaton s tanaara.
Our ~. u...

l.. y. FISHER. Newspaper M'cr!iN'rt
A-ent. Rooms q and u Merchants EXc.,an-o.
S'alif,rnia Street, San Francisco.
ALBERT NENi.T. So. - Park Row, New
York ard :. NJ. PETrINGll.l Il CO. -
Park Row, New York.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

Some scamp stole the Methodist
Church bell at Baker city, I. t., few
weeks ago. May it sound the death
knell to all his earthly hopes until
he makes restitution!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

~ The weather continues cold and
disagreeable, and the snow has melted
but little if any since it fell.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

SHIpwREcK AND Loss OF LIFE.-The
North Pacific brought the sad news
last Wednesday of the loss of the Puget
Mill Co.'S ship Panther, with all on
board--some % souls, including Capt
Balch and family -on Saturday night,
i'll the Gulf of Georgia. The report is
that the Panther was towed out of Ma
naimo, laden with coal, by the steamer
Golioh, when the storm came on and
increased to such intensity that the
tug-boat was compelled to cut loose
from the ship. Signals of distress were
made by the ship, but it was impossible
to afford any relief. Soon rs the storm
abated, the Go'iah proceeded to search
for the vessel, but after cruising two
days she returned without having found
a vcstiSc of her. 1t is the convic-
ton of those on board the tug-boat that
she went down during the gale, with all
on board.
p. S.-Aiter portion of our edition was
printed, the welcome news is received that
the vessel was drive II ashore and the passcn-
gers and crew were all saved.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

VIs1r.-Mr. Dickens, of the Stella
COON Express, and his fair bride, made
brief visit to this place last week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

IMPROVED ORDER CT RED Men. On
Wednesday evening, Jan. It'll, the fol-
lowing Officers of Chemakum Tribe No,
l, Improved Order of Red Men, were
installed at Port Townsend, by A. a.
Denham, Great Vice Incohonee of
Washington Territory. for the ensuing
term of six months: Sachem, J. Korter;
Senior Sycamore, J. H. Woodler;
Junior Sycamore, E. S. Pettygrove;
Chief of Records, J. w. Sweeney;
Keeper of Wampum, G.. Barthrop;
Prophet, j. c. Appleton. This Tribe
numbers about 40 members.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

81 The storm Saturday night pre-
vailed all over the coast, so far rs we
can learn. At San Francisco it con-
tined with undated violence on Sun
day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

To THE PoINr.-Lvcs there man with nose
so red who never to himself hath said, III
pay before l go to bed the debt l owe the
printer ~ Irdmion Republican,.
Yes, there are some I know full well. hut
then l fear, they'll go towel; the place
where there's no winter.-Pdn0lu St1r.
You're blind. star, you're reasons dim or
you'd not argue such Il whim cen Satan bad
would not have him who fails to pay the
printer!-Tpeo Journal.
We're glad that now the means are found to
bring the back subscribers round-so when
you've run your course of years, pay then at
last your full arrears; but-nO arrears to
have to pay, is better far we think and say
Land Gunner.
Hold, dear friends, we know the plan
to save your money, every man. " Pay
in ADVANCE" will calm your fears, for
then you'll have no back arrears"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

WALLA WA1LA ScEoo1s.-The follow
Ing is synopsis of the report of the SUI
perintendent of Schools for Walla
Walla county: Whole number of or
gained districts in the county, So;
whole number of persons entitled to
school fund, 1922; number of districts
where school has been taught during
the past year, 40; average time taught,
six months: average attendance in the
districts, perhaps two-thirds; amount
paid teachers, rs reported, 1912;
valuation of school property, s25 900;
amount of school fund in county
treasury on January 6, 1874, S10,S5G;
the same apportioned January 6, 1874,
giving to each school child 50 3077;
apportioned July last, $4,75O.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

~ Snow is from foot to eighteen
inches deep in Idaho Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

% Arrangements have been made
by which services will be be held in St..
Johns Chapel every other Sabbath
hereafter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

F1RE.-The dwelling of Mr.. E. l..
Wiley, of Mason county was entirely
consumed by fire on the 18th inst. The
damage is estimated at 81 800.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

81 Forty-one marriage licenses
were issued by the Auditor of King
county during the year 1873.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

&C. There are at present seven priso-
ners confined in our county Jail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

co" The Hebrew citizens of this place
have organized and incorporated a
cemetary association, and have pur-
chased plat of ground to be set apart
as Jewish cemetery. Articles of in
corportion have been filed in the Office
of the Secretary of the Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

~ Mr.. w. H. Avery and wife left
on Thursday morning for the Eastern
States,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

by Mrs. Chamberlain will, it is said,
be here about the latter part of next
week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

* Passage across the continent, by
emigrant trains, has been reduced to
$50, and by steamer, ria Panama, to
eSO
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

CHARTERED. - Capt. Dan. Morrison
and Chas. Clancy have, it is stated
chartered the steamer Ei:a .iIulcrSon,
and propose to place her on IL route
between Victoria and Stickeen river.
1t is anticipated that considerable travel
will begin soon as the season opens,
to and from the Cas5iar mines. It is
said that the rate of passage between
the above points will be about $50
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

b." The remains of Chnaman were
found in the woods near Tacoma a few
days ago. AS he had before his disap-
rearancc several hundred dollars in
money in his possession, and country
man Of his, claiming to be relative,
suddenly left for other parts few days
before the discovery, it is thought that
he was murdered for the purpose of
pluudcr.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

TThe steamship Prince Alfred will
be due at Victoria next Monday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

az The Olympia saw-mill now finds
constant employment in filling orders.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-24

OLYMIN RAILROAD UNION. Subscrip-
tons to the capital stock Of this comra-
ny are being made daily, and the ag-
gregate amount is already assuming
respectable proportions. We believe
that the people are, at last, awakened
to the necessity Of making individual
effort. Every man in the county is OK
pected to do his duty and to do it now
Delay has ruined the prospects Of many
a community. Strike while the iron is
hot. In union there is strength. Let
us unite for the common veal, and
move on tremendously assured of final
success.