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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-01-03
w1NGARD AND THE OLYMPIA PRESS,

At the railroad meeting at Tacoma Hall
on Wednesday evening, Mr.. Wingar,l
took occasion to assail the newspapers
of this place in n ii,anher that reflected
very little credit upon his judgment.
In the course of his remarks he as
serted that the Olympia press, while
landing Seattle and advocating her
claims for railroad connections, had
nothing to say for Olympia, and as
consequence the people had lost faith
in their ability to do anything for them
selves. The statement so far of least
as the STANDARD is concerned, is devoid
of foundation, as the files of our paper
will amply show. Many years before
Mr.. Wingard set foot in our Territory,
the STANDARD was engaged in the very
work that the people discovered he had
SO much at heart last "Wednesday even
ing. So constant has been this en-
deavor, that VIC have not had time to
become familiar with those beauties
of nature which Mr.. Wingard SO
feelingly described" the shady pools
where the speckled trout turn their sill
yer sides rejecting the hues of the rain
bow" or the famous duck-ponds Of
Segwalitchew. That the gentleman
owns fancy fowling- piece, that his
rod and reel may be perfection itself,
that he may have devoted considerable
time to the advancement of educational
interests, that he may have faithfully
advocated the claims of the Northern
Pacific Humbug, may all be true, and
We accord him all due credit for pro-
noting these enterprises, singly and
collectively, but we never knew till
Wednesday night that upon his Hercu-
lean shoulders had rested so much of
the responsibility for veal OF woe. Had
we known that such q giant intellect
while turning the reel was reyolving
tie wheel of destiny, that while pop
ping over canvas backs he was perfect
ing his aim to " shoot folly we should
have formed quite different opinion
of the calibre OF our distinguished adj
vocate.
The first part of Mr.. Vineyards speech
was excellent. It excelled Vivian, in
his famous imitation of the after-dinner
speech, both in delivery and sentiment,
and equalled some of the best efforts of
the immortalJ Jack Rag. Those who have
not heard these gentlemen may not
have another opportunity of observing
how much humor may be concentrated
in very "slight impeachment in the
SPEECH" which constitutes the wit of
their remarks, and brings the house
down with ,apturous applause.
In conclusion, we congratulate our
townspeople that we have SO much ma
tive talent in our midst, and our breth-
rem of the press that foeman has en-
tered the lists worthy of their steel.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

Tax Houston Telegraph Is 10th to give
up its fort on the necessity Of an usury
law. That paper catches at siraws. In
our reply to the question about property in
an anvil and dollar we said: "a dollar
can be held as property Just as an anvil;
but there the similarity ceases. An anvil is
not medium Of ez1haHgs.n The Telegraph
quotes this as something new, when We
have uniformly said-the same thing. The
question is not whether man can own q
dollar, but whether it is not the duty Of the
State to pass an usary law. In our last arti-
Gle, we showed the difference between prop
erty in an anvil and dollar.
Now the Telegraph says: According to
the admission Of the STATEsNAN the man
has right to dispose Of It for just what he
can get" The Telegraph is mistaken. We
made NJ such admission. On the contrary,
We specifically stated why he should not be
allowed to dispose Of the dollar at an exor-
bitant rate
We know that the above was used in
argument, but it Is so constructed a. to lead
persons who did not read our reply to be-
lieve that we had admitted one Of the main
points at issue. What does the Telegraph
think Of the articles of the Fort Worth
Democrat and Dallas Con.z.srsiaI in relation
to the necessity of an usuFy laWq
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

AT meeting held at the Teachers Insti-
tute, Georgetown, October 81, 1874, which
we find reported in the Georgetown Demo
rat, the following resolutions, among
Others, were passed:
ResOlred, That the neglect of the Hon. O..
N. Hollingsworth, State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, to apportion the State
school fund is an outrage, as injurious to
the interests of all public free school teach
ers as it is damaging to the cause of public
common school education.
ReSoEted, That whether money is In the
State Treasury or not, the $500, 900 is a
fixed sum and the superintendent (of at
least the amounts due) ought to have been
made, in order that tie deficiency taxi
could have been levied and collected.
We publish the above resolutions, not for
the purpose of attacking the administra-
ton of the Hon. o. N. HollIngsworth, but
to call his attention and Others to the cause
Of complaint. If the school fund can be
apportioned without violation of the provi-
sions of the law, it should be done at once /;
but if it cannot, then the law itself must be
very deficient, and acts as a check rather
than an incentive to education; and should
receive the immediate attention of the
members of the Legislature so soon as that
body meets.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

ALLAN's LONE STAR BALLADS. is
the title Of small, unpretending volume
Of Southern Patriotic Songs made during
Confederate times, compiled and revised by
Francis d. Allan, OF Galveston, Texas.
Some Of the songs are truly beautiful and
stir the heart to its inmost depths-indeed
they will rank with Tom Moore and Burns.
They form a history Of Confederate times,
which awake the glorious memories and
triumphs Of Lee, Stonewall, Jackson, Price,
Morgan, Gordon, Hood. and the rank and
file who formed legion Of heroes, whe
win compare, in all time to come, with the
Three Hundred Of Thermopyle. Many Of
the songs do not bear the finish Of the
classic poet. but they breathe the spirit Of
the brave soldier and invinoible patriot.
We commend the work to every lover OF
liberty. Price 81. Address F. d. Allan,
Posiofscs Box No. II, Galveston, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

TIE Mexia Ledger comes to US with a
ne,O head which sets off that paper in fine
style. It is tobe hoped that under its aus
pices our venerable brother will be led to
reflect upon his bilious incisions and reform
the spirit of his articles so as to make them
correspond with che new order of things.
The Ledger is sound paper and ably con-
Quoted, but it is too much like the Indians
tree ga word to the wise. .
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

LIEUT.. HoDeEsoN and Marshal Selye, the
two henchmen of Williams next to Merrill,
have been arrested for their high crimes
and misdemeanors in Louisiana. Selye hid
in garnet and was badly frightened when
brought out, as he expected that summary
vengeance would be visited upon him; but
he was assured that he should not be hurt.
Judge Trimble, Republican, issued the
vrarrants of arrest -.
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10 sUBsCREBERs AND cORRRs.
PONDKNTs.

Persons writing to this Office in relation
to their papers or business, viii please state
che postofice TO which the paper is, or will
be sent, or the answer must be mailed.
They will also state whether they take OF
desire to take the DAILY OF WEEKLY.
By 80 doing, much delay and trouble will
he avoided.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

WElearn from the Ledger that the bust
ness men of Mexia have adopted the cur
reney Of the United States, generally known
as ''greenbaclxs, - as the basis of all their
business transactions. This agreement went
into effect on the first instant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

THE Ennis argus has a capital article on
'Usury Laws" which we commend to the
Telegraph. 1.-THE editor of that paper will
only read such editorials as closely as he
watches men to see how much interest they
can pay, We shall have some hope for
him yet.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

WE learn from the Messenger that on the
third instant, VIM. 8. Wright was elected
mayor OF Hampstead; and ]. w. Nooner,
r. w. Crawford, E. P. Alsbury, J. Fellxin,
B. Shindler, ]. C. Beldon. a. L. Rankin,
VIM. Ahrenbeck and Nat Fitzpatrick, alder
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

The wettest month in the year is Septem-
Der, there being an average for that month
of 4.40 inches. The driest is December,
average being 1.s1 inch. Largest amount
of rain in any one month during above time
was in October, 1870, 1858 inches. Largest
amount in any one shower was in August,
1860, inches in four hours.
The highest and lowest range of the Their
mometer for seventeen years is as follows:
1860, 1917; 1854, LOG.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

cAIyEnr has been elected Os the county
seat Of Robertson county
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

FRoN the Houston Age we learn that the
dead body Of Capt. Mccormick was found
feeling IN Buffalo Bayou on the eighth in
slant. There were no signs Of violence.
and il was determined BY those present that
be died from accidental drowning. His
body being to much decomposed to
b handled, il was wrapped ia q san cloth
and inferred. He vas the oldest pilot on
The coast. vas en- old Texas veteran and q
hero Of San tacinlo. He leaves a wife and
two sons residents Of Galveston. 10 noun
BIZ uhiinely and singular end.
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ons souafs-elght llnss-ef Tor int lnssrrons afty
cents fof each elb1equ Insertion.
epoclai notices next 70 rsadine natter a .e0l e
square, each inseron- Eight lInss less square
- noadins matter, local column. arisen eents Dsr
AdgsFlfsemenes payable In advance,
unless Win those doing regular bust
ness unoer con1ract.
tive will eontrset win parties tbsmsslves It the
above rates end not through third partiss
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Au0TE1T
THURSDAY. -. NOVEMBER IL. 1874

= We Raver tho Calling or . ConstItu-
eionai Convention 81 our Next LenIs-
Acknowledgement Platform. is7s.
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IN the Texas Almanac of Messrs. Baker
& Graham for 1875, we find very interest
ing and valuable meteorological tables
which have been kept for many years by the
senior partner, from data furnished by Prof.
J. Van Nostrand. These tables exhibit the
rainfall for seventeen years, beginning
August, 1857.
We make the following interesting ex-
tracts:
Total rainfall In II years 81 inches
Average annual RAINFALL same time... 1888 .
Largest rainfall in any enc year was in '734494 /"
Smallest rainfall in any one year was in '622ST e
There has been steady increase in the
fall of rain, as shown below:
Aggregate rainfall for years, beginning
January, 1858. .148 08 inches
Average annual for same time. -. -. 1851 -
As gregate for next years, beginning
- January, 1868. Observation-Disclosures. 1865 {"
Average annual for same time. ......... 1891 g
Aggregate for next years. beginning
January, 1868. ....................1T 1883 %
Average annual for same time. $500 1918 Sc
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The Cleburne Chronicle states that q dur
ing the storm and rain last Monday night.
the lightning struck and killed a yoke Of
oxen for Mr. A. j. Reeves They were
necked together, and only about one hun
drod yards from bis house. The popula.
ton Of our town and county continues to
increase steadily. Houses both in town
and country, are in demand, and from ap-
pearances the immigrants have only com
menced coming
The Houston Age SAYS: ssWe regret TO
learn that last evening, as CAPT. Al. J..
Steele was returning home in his buggy. he
had the misfortune 70 be thrown ont. and
sustained severe injuries about the head and
shoulders, also an ugly cut on the temple.
Capt. Steele was conveyed home, and We
hope to hear Of his early recovery
The Mexia LeageF has been presented By
Dir. Reuben Wilson, living near this place.
with 4 sweet potato which weighed. when
Just taken from the ground, six pounds. It
was Of the Yellow Chinese Yam variety.
kind. -
The Ennis Argus states that there are fifty
houses under contract and building IN
Ennis.
The NaVas0ia I'al3ct says: SIZE are still
without en- editor or business manager; but
We are glad to Be able 70 say that 1IE. Cal
lahan hopes 70 be & his post next week, his
wife having 30 much improved IS 20 Be con-
sidercd out Of Danger.
The Central Te1n states that Bergeron
has been elected mayor 81 Cairert; McHoEh
marshal. and Montgomery, Brenan. 1cCoE-
kle, Mcintosh and Llltledeld, aldefmen-
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THE GAZETTE.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE l,


The Paris correspondent of the London
Standard, one of the best informed writer's on
French affairs 10 the English press, asks
Can any man of average common sense De-
lieye that Germany will quietly rest on her oars
and wait until France has completed the Or
ganizatiou which will bring her fighting strength
to,upwards of million of meD?'' He shows
furthermore, from the speeches of Won Moltke,
that Germany will not allow France to carry
her work to completion, and quotes the cele-
brated figure of Provost Paradol, IN 1867, that
France aud Prussia are two heavy and richly
laden trains hurryiDg on 10 different directions
along the same line OF rails.
AS if to confirm the views of this correspond
dent, We are told that 10 Madrid movement
is on foot to offer the crown ofSpaln to Prince
Leopold, of Hoheuzollern. The head Of this
movement is Sagasta, one of the ablest as he Is
among the most INSCRIPTIONS men 10 opa'n.
This is the same Prince to whom the crown
was offered by Priu, in 1870: We know all
the consequences that came after. As matters
now stand France would probably submit IN
silence to the acceptance of the crown by Ho-
henzollen. But at the same time nothing would
be more CALLING to French pride or more oppos-
ed to the traditions of all French governments.
The French feel about German prince 10
Spain as we feelt when Macmillan was 10
Mexico, or rather as we would feel if the Queen
were to send an English prince to rule there.
The advantage to Germany Of such candida
ture would be great. Belgium and Italy are
now allies of Germany. England is under
treaty bonds to protect Belgium from frauce.
This makes England virtually an ally, because
Belgium is the only way by which France could
enter Germany. With Spain in the hands of
a German prince, in the event of a war, two
hundred thousand Spaniards could be swept
through the passes of Perpignan and ST. Jean
de- Luz to menac Bordeaux and Marseilles and
ravage the southern provinces, which even
Moltke's armies did not touch. So that Ger
man prince on the throne Of Spain virtually
hens France as by wall.
The Hohenzollern story may be speculation
after all. Itseems to US that if the nineteenth
century has any civilization it could find way
to make peace between two nations as grand
and powerful and useful as Germany and
France. Why is it that this war spectre should
forever haunt the banks of the Rhine? For
two thousand years the banks of that beautiful
river have been laved With the blood of contend
iug armies, and peace was never further from
bills and vineyards of Rhineland than now.
The Germans seem to seek peace in emigra-
ton. But it is a sad commentary upon the
greatness aud freedom of Germany that its
people can only find peace in exiler.---N Y.
Herald
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, No Sc KING ST., |
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May y, 1874.
ALEXANDRIA CITY, to wit

VIRGINIA. ALEXANDRIA CITY, to wit:
In the Corporation Court for Alexandra city.
john B. !? H.,,,y. admir-. In eH'ns''''
Extract from the decree of April term 1874
And the Court doth further and decree that
this cause be referred to h. kemper, one of the
take an account and report to this Court
1st. The debts due from the estate OF John b.
Hurley, deceased, and their respective priorites.
3D. The amount Of real estate belonging to
said decedent, if any. e
3D. To settle the administration account OF
lanes M. Steusrt. Sergeant, Administrator of
John B. Hurley, deceased, showing the assets
received and disbursements made by him.
4th. Whether any clainae presented againet
the estate Of said John b. Hurley and barred
BY the statute of limitations, and if so to report
them specifically with al testimony taken in re-
gard thereto.
9Th The names of the heirs-st law of said
John B. hurley deceased, and to whom and IN
what proportion the residium of his estate after
the payment of his debts will be payable.
9Th. And any other account connected with
said estate that any one interested may require
7th. And that said commissioner IN taking
said accounts, in lieu of personal service, may
publish notice of his action under this decree
for four successive weeks IN some convenient
newspaper, and that such publication shall be
equivalent to personal service on the parties or
any of them.
Notice is hereby given to the parties interest
ed in the above reference that have fixed upon
the 23d day of June next, a. my office At I
o'clock, as the time and place when and where l
and place they are required to attend.
Given under my hand this 23d day OF May,
1874 K. KEMPER, q
nv 23-w4w Commissioner in Chancery.
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EVERY DAY SOM hTH1Ne NE"
French's, No. 95 King street.

A new novel by the author of "CASTE'-
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THE BLUE RIBBON, by the author of
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LOTTIE DARLING, by John Cordy Jeaf.
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LITTLE FOLKS, new volume 81 Is.
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YEsTERDAY WITH AUTHORS, by Jas.
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New Books, Magazines and Papers daily.
ap3 &. T.. FRENCH.
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RAILROADS.
THROUGH TO DANVILLE,
{NASH. CITY, VA. MIDLAND L. GRRa7
w SOUTHERN r. r

THROUGH TO DANVILLE.
NyASH. CITY, VA. MIDLAND &G GREAT
w SOUTHERN 4. +.
@MHH 20
DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN
N MAsHiNs sNp s6 AgR tAXNN6S1 pH}
THRoUGH T0DANVILLE, C0MMENui
ING SUNDAY, Ii AY 3, 1874
Passenger trains run as follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leave Washington daily, from the corner o.
9Th and B Streets at 705 a. m., Alexandris 7::5a5
a. M, arrive at Lynchburg $40 p. m and st
Danvillc at 1856 p. m.
Leave Danville, daily, at 800 a. NJ, Lynch.
burg at S:45 u. M, arrive al Alexandria s.
p. m, and ut Washington G:4 p. m.
This train makes close connection, both North
and South, with Manassas Division and War.
renton Branch trains, and with the Chesapeake
and Ohio trains both East and West. Also At
Danville, to New Orleans and all points in the
South Atlantic and Gulf States.
EXPRESS TRAIN.
Leave Washington daily, excepting Sunday
night, at 7.CS p M, Alexandria p. NJ, and
arrive at Lyrcnb burg 50 a. m, connecting
W tn Chesa. & Ohio trains, both East and West
Leave Lynchburg daily, excepting Saturday
q. A., and Washington at 50 y. M, connecting
at Charlottesville with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Express train to the West. Passengers for
Richmond, by this train, take the Accommois.
ton train at Gortonsvllc, at q NJ, and &c. 10
Richmond $50 d. m.
Both the Mail AMI Express trains connect st
Lynchburg, to Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans
and all the Southwest, and at Washington, with
trains to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York, and to the North and Northwest.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave the junction at 20 g. M, arrive At
Strasburg II. 45 p. m. leave Strasbnrg Junction
at p. m, arrive at Manassas at 20 p. m con.
Meeting with the msn line 10 Washington ard
the North. At Strasburg, good connections are
made to Harrison burg, Staunton and the West
and to Winchester, Hsrper's Ferry, &C., East
Through tickets and baggage checked TO all
prominent points. j. NJ. BROADUS,
my 2-tf General Ticket Ayt
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ROR SALE OK RENT.

- FOR RENT-The WAREHOUSE now
81 occupied by E. L. Tolson, and formerly by
Slip, and 40 feet distant from the landing Of
the Washington boat and w. c., Y. NJ. & g. s.
r K. An old established stand, the best on the
liver front for the Maryland and river trade,
And has always commanded fair share of Gus
tom. Apply to
NV Is G. VIM. RAMSAY.
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MO- FOLK AND OSTON.

The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
Meeting al Norfolk with the steamers sn-~a
of the Merchants and Miners Trans .&2s1ssEiaS.
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves, EVERY MON
DAY and THU RSCAY at 2.30 p. m, for Nor
folk. Returning leave Norfolk on TU ESDA Us,
W. at fns ss9pRP os at Point sG
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O.. A. & M. and w. s. o. K. Rs. and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
sll kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly d.
rected to this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills of lading
given.
For freight Or passage spply on board y or to
y. D. GRONER' Norfolk, }. g. WATERS
F. A. REED, Agent Alexandra.
A. G. PLANT, Con. Agt.,
Cor 18th st. and New York ave-,
Washington D. q.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip, Sc
zxsze hsRoHAN sFsz ziNa fs~ YORK
The inc consists e.: the following frst-class
outside steamers:
E. c. Knight. ...... ........ Capt W. S. johnson
JOHN GlBSON.."..."..Cs Capt. W. d Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY .............. Capt. Bedell
Will leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port and returning, will leave Alexan
1ria EVERY FRIDAY, at II O clock
ALI freight must be on the dock by 8 a. m.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE s. JOHNSTON,
Agents, No. Prince street.
Agents in New York,
GEO. B. MERRICK,
apo ZIG South st. Pier No 80 East river
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CEORGE MclURNEY s. SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERRING
and MACKEREL.
NOS. 1876 AND ITO KING STREET,
washington Hall Bullding,)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filed. NH 3l--tf
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.aUCTION.EERS.

.dUCTIO.VEEKS.
E>RANCIS A. KERRY,
AUCTIONEER,
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT
NO. Sc KING STREET..
(Burke's Building,l
Alexandria, Virginia.
Buy and sell, let and lease houses in Alexan-
dria and farms in the country.
Particular attention given to the selling OF
household furniture at auction at the residences
of families declining housekeeping. [feb2l-tf