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Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

THE ENGLISH AGRIcULTURAL LABoRERs'
UNIoN.-A somewhat complicated difficult
ty has arisen in the eastern counties OF
England. between the farm hands and
their employers. The latter have recent
ly formed themselves into Union, to
more effeetually oppose what they conceive
to be the unjust demands of the Mems
Unien. The men lately made demand
of an additional shilling per week, about
25 cents. which would have increased
their weekly wages to IA shillings. about
SO so gold, and it was intimated that
strike would ensue if their apparently
moderate demands were not conceded.
The employers, however, took the initia-
tive. and discharged every man who boz
longed to the Union. As nearly every
man was member, this virtually amount-
ed to lockout. The farmers say they
do not object to giving the extra shilling,
but they will not tolerate the interference
Of the union. or employ any man who be-
longs to it. The men are allowed sufici-
ent from the funds Of the union to sup
port themselves and their families, and
although considerable privatien has to be
endured by them. their attitude is firm.
The struggle is watched with much inter-
est, as Il seems to be thought that the result
will decide whether the Agricultural La
borsrs' Union will fail. or whether it il
strong enough to do what Mr.. Arch and
his supporters nope. Popular opinion il
said 10 be on the side Of the msn. and
even the Saturday Reyiep dsscsnds from
| its lofty perch Of supercilious indifference
70 tho interests Of the great uDwsshsd." "
and milaly hopes that the men may b
suscessfal.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

The quesrsst object in nature i Span
ish bsggar. for those bsggars bee on
horssback. and II il an odd thing 70 zee
man riding up 70 ! foot-passeoger and
asking aims. A gentleman in Valparaiso.
being accostsa 81 one Of these mounted
begears. replied I" Why, sir, Jon come
10 beR of ne, Who have 20 90 on foot.
while you ride o. hevoeback 1 81 Very
true, 81, = sid tks beeSsr. e and | have
shs nsss nssd u W = I hsvs u ~.
~ ~ Ion a ~ = nyssIIs E
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

i +" Dey may rail
against women e
much = dsy like. :
said . darkey, . but
dsy can't Get me =
gainst dem. / hab
always 10 my lie
found dem de fust to
lab. fust IN . quar-
rsl. fust in ! dance,
fust 10 de ice cream
saloon, and de fust.
best and last in de
| sick room. What
would We do without
dem I Lst us be
born ~ young. -
ugly. a. hslplcss %
We please. and . wc-
mass arms an ready
to receive us. She
it am dat guv US our
fust dose oh castor
oil. and put de clothes
on our helpless, nak-
ed limbs, cuvers up
our footsss and nos
es in flannel petit
coats !; and it am she,
as we grow up, dat
nlls our dinner bas-
kets wid doughnuts
and apples, as We
start to school, and
spanks us when we
tear our trousers"
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

A little boy, car
rying home some
eggs from the groce-
ry, dropped them
Did you break any?
asked his mother,
when be teld her Of
it. No. said the lit
tie fellow, but the
shells came off some
of 'sm.'
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

A Western paper announces the death
Of lady sslebrstsd fsr The s.purity Of her
character and eomplexion. !"
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-16

Wky skoeld ! .asslBsrsts y Wy sold !
= sssass = spssA1a'i just'lss'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

AN INTERESTING DIAGNos1s.-The Echo
says that DR.. Mary Thompson, the elec-
trio physician, fuses a galvanic battery
and examines only the head of the pa
tent, from which she detects by the
sympathetic nerve that leads to it, the
diseased part of the system" Wethink
the plan a rational one, and wish to
see it tried on some of our contempora-
ries-Mr. Gums head, for instance
We don't agree with those who affect
to believe that there is nothing in it
not at all; but whether they are ideas
or not, is the doubt we wish to have
removed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

BRICK DWELLING oUsE.-Mr Billings
brick residence, corner of Washington
and Ninth Streets is completed with the
exception of the painting, and is one of
the neatest and best habitations in the
Territory. Mr.. B. informs us that the
cost is not much greater than it would
have been to have substituted wood in
it's construction, an item of interest to
those contemplating the erection of
buildings, either for public or private
uses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

New ADVERTISEMENTS L. Bett-
man makes his appearance in our ad-
vertising columns this week, having Just
received large and varied stock of new
goods, which makes his assortment one
of the most complete in the Territory.
We bespeak for it the examination OF
those who, in these hard times, wish to
place their" money where it will do the
most good"
Attention is likewise directed to
the advertisement of Prof. Young's Select
School, which will commence its first
term in the Seminary building, on the
LIST prox. The reputation of the Pro-
fessor as teacher will ensure for his
school liberal support.
The announcement of the reopen
ing of the Territorial University, under
the auspices of Rev. G. F. Whitworth,
A. NJ, as Principal, will likewise be
found among the new advertisements.
We are glad that the Institution has
been entrusted to one so thoroughly
competent for the duties.
A desirable business location is also
advertised for sale or rent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

WoN'r Go DowN.-This is the way
the Chicago Tribune refers to the off
year" explanation of the Democratic
victory in North Carolina: GA pitiful
way to account for the recent over
whelming Democratic victory in North
Carolina is to say that this is the off
year in politics. The facts are too
hard for such mushy talk. The Demo-
cratic majority is between 10000 and
10000. Seven of the eight Congress-
men are Democratic. The Democrats
gain twenty in the Legislature. Wake
County, in which the City of Raleigh
is situated, has elected Democratic
ticket for the first time in fourteen
years."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

SoLD.--The Courier has information
from reliable source that the Coulter
sensation has come to an abrupt termi-
nation. Itappears that the whole story
is fraud, invented by Coulter, and IN
accomplish, for what reason has not yet
been determined. There is no such
person as W. w. Knowlton, who as at
torney, started the advertisements to
learn the whereabouts of Henry Coulter
The most amusing feature of the affair is
the wild goose-chase it has put his for
mer partner to, in looking him up to
share his good fortune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

"411. Having been similarly afflict-
ed, we sympathize with the Oakland
Transcript in the following "wale." The
little story Call" would be good enough
if it came singly, but the cord of patent
outsides which bring it make the narra-
tive intolerable:
411.-These cabalistic figures have
stared us in the face from four hundred
and eleven "patent outside" newspa-
pers. They came by ones, and twos,
and the half dozen; and as we tear off
the wrappers, "411" stares at us, and
in disgust we throw the paper into the
huge pile of exploded exchanges. We
have dreamed and re-dreamed of call. p"
It stares at us in the midst of midnight
darkness like the eye of cyclops. Ho!
We that invented "patent outside" re
ceive our curse! Ho! Ye writer of
al" come forth and be damned!
And We miserable Bohemians, who for
twelve dollars per week slash with thy
shears, and make up these internal
"patent outsides thou to the bats
and owls; thou art too despicable to
curse. But hereafter avoid any such
Internal heading as Gail"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29
TIE BEEcHER VERp1cr.-The tone of

TIE BEEcHER VERDICT. tone of
the press as we'll as popular sentiment
is decidedly averse to the finding of the
Plymouth Church Committee in the
case of their "beloved" pastor, of not
guilty. That tribunal appear to have
mistaken the party on trial and arraigned
Theodore Tilton as the real culprit, and
investigated his private life, as if it had
any bearing upon the question under
consideration. They have ignored the
testimony and impeached the verac-
ity of every witness for the prosecu-
ion, while giving full weight to all
statements for the defense. This re-
suit does not surprise anybody who has
closely noted the progress of the trial.
1t has been farce of the most con-
temptible character. During its pro-
gress, the declaration was frequently
made by prominent members of the flock
that Beecher should be sustained, guilty
or not guilty. The result shows that the
committee have deliberately patched up
the tattered cloak of their high priest,
and dismissed the subject with the very
charitable verdict, mot guilty, but he
must not do it again."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29
g. The Tacoma Tribune contradict

So The Tacoma Tribune contradicts
the statement going the rounds of the
press that work was progressing on the
Penitentiary building on McNeils Is
land. Mr.. Kearney, it appears, is still
awaiting instruction from Washington.
Until these are received nothing further
will be done on the buildings, as with
out them not a dollar of the appropria-
ton can be expended.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

GEN. SHERMAN INTERVIEWED
Sherman has recently been examining
the Virginia battlcfelds of the late war.
OF course he did not escape the news
paper interviewer, and the following is
the sum of wisdom extracted from the
old warrior by the Fairfax Ne,cs:
General Sherman does not believe
that President Grant is seeking for
or desires third term. He thinks it
would be bad for our country to try
the third term experiment. He does
not believe there will be war between
Spain and the United States. He does
not think Cuba would be O desir-
able acquisition to us. He wants the
army headquarters at st. Louis because
it is more central than Washington,
and is not so much infested with politi-
clans; and, besides, he prefers to live
there. Having seen many young Or
chards in Virginia, he expressed his
delight that the State is SO rapidly re-
covering from the blight of the war.
In regard to officers of the old army
who resigned and drew their swords for
the Southern cause, he expressed be-
lief that none Of them would ever be
restored to the service"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

KEEP CLEAN" ounce of prevent
alive is worth pound of cure, as many
can testify who have availed themselves
of the facilities afforded for bathing by
DR.. Grinwald. His establishment is
one of the neatest on the Coast, and he
is prepared to furnish hot, cold, and
medicated baths, as may he preferred
by his customers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29
0rN. JAMES TuToS.-Tbe Dispof,b

dES. JAMES TMToS.-The Dispatch
SAYS: The numerous friends of Gen.
Tilton will he pleased to learn that be
has received from the Z. S. Engineer
Bureau, the appointment of Chief En-
gineei and Superintendent of the north
east branch of the Coosa river-from
Rome to Resaca, in Georgia-under the
appropriation made by the last session
of Congress for the improvement of the
navigation of the above named river.
The General says: 1 do not, by any
means, abandon the intention of return
ing to Washington Territory when l
can. I hope to be through here by
next December, and back to Washing
ton to help finish the legislation which
is needed for the Seattle and Walla-
walla Railroad, which 1 do not doubt
can be had at the next session of Con.
gross"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

JEWISH HoLIDAYs.-The holiday sea-
son of our Jewish population is near at
hand. New Year comes on Saturday,
September 18th, and Yam Kipoor, or the
day of Atonement, on Monday, 2lst of
September. These holidays are gener-
ally observed by total suspension Of
business, and an adherence to the Pc
culiar rites of their faith.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

Bay A new sidewalk has been laid in
front of MIR. Barnes block on Fourth
Street, and several of the fine vine
maple shade trees have been removed,
fronting his premises, to give place to
the growth of the remainder. Some Of
these trees are of eighteen years growth,
and have attained diameter of twenty
inches.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

The ExHIB1r1oN.-The gymnastic ex-
hibition given by the pupils under the
training of Prof. Hannah, Thursday
evening, was exceedingly creditable to
all who participated. Some of the most
difficult feats on the bar were performed
with aprofessional ease and grace. We
understand that the performance will be
repeated in about fortnight hence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

p1- A lame-soldier with nm elec-
trio machine has occupied corner on
Main Street the past few days, and con-
torted the nerves of our citizens for a
a small consideration. What effect it
will have has not yet been determined,
although the manager of the lightning
has proclaimed it to be specific for all
the ills to which human flesh is heir.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

SENsAT1oNAL.-A report was brought
down by the last Alaska steamer that
portions of the wreck of the Inflated
steamer, George s. Wright, and an i'm
provised cabin built of the same, had
been found by Indians on one of the
Islands near the place where it is sup
posed she was lost. This would appear
to indicate that some of the passengers
or crew had escaped the immediate ef-
fects of the disaster. The rumor is,
however, generally regarded as sensa-
tional.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

LrvELY.-A farmer in the Waldo Hills,
Oregon, says: Within radius of one
and-a-half miles we have in daily occu-
patton five headers, five threshing ma
chimes, seventy-fve men, one hundred
horses, and enough women to do the
cooking for the whole lot"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

zE The Transcript says that the no.
tees we receive from the Portland press,
during a recent visit to that. city, are
likely to put US on high horse, which
will carry us to the insane asylum. We
are sorry that Bro. Gum hasn't had an
opportunity to visit his editorial
brethren. Now that he has a"'patent
outside" probably he will have more
time to devote to such matters Let us
hope that the chance may soon occur,
and that it will subdue in some degree
his acrid disposition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

PosrAL.-Edward j. Turner has been
appointed Postmaster at Four Lakes,
Stevens county, George Hart, at Wash
ougal, and Henry NJ. Knapp at Fourth
Plain, in Clarke county, all in this Ter
ritOry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

% The price of grain in Walla-
wa!la county ranges from 80 to 40 cents
per bushel. New grain is now being
received in small lots.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

SrRAws.-The San Francisco Chron-
icle (RadicaD thus views the political
situation: "Outside of few Western
States the Independents have not thus
far manifested much power. In the
elections which have already come off,
they have won no victories, while no
less than eight States have gone Demo-
cratic. The effect of these Democratic
successes is likely to be to keep the Re-
publicans true to their party organiza-
tons by indicating that any division of
their strength will only tend to give the
battle into the hands of the reactionists.
The Sacramento Union thinks that these
Democratic gains are more apparent
than real and only show that the peo-
pie have not yet walked up They GER
tainly show that the Democrats have
walked up, and that their party is far
from being the 'putrescent corpse
which we have of late heard so much
about from certain quarters"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

PERSONAL. Frost, of Muckelteo,
and Gov. Wallace and Mr.. Kelley, of
Pierce county, all ex-Honorables, have
been on a visit to this place the past
few days, on business connected with
the land office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

Too SENsIrIvE.-Under the heading
L" Ingratitude," the Steilacoom Express
says:
We didn't think the gentlemen connected
with the Olvmpia-TeninO Railroad would
show their gratitude for services we rendered
them in their hour of need by advertising
their sister cities as dead towns Gentle
men, You can have us as you wish we are
gifted with good memory, at least, and never
Ogy."
We presume the Objectionable express
sion referred to was used in the address
of the President of the company, whose
zeal occasionally leads him into the use of
the most hyperbolical land doubtless the
Express imagines the most diabolical)
expressions. Steilacoom is far from
being a dead town." and We cannot
see why the Express should SO hastily
appropriate the " insult" unless it is
itself doubtful of the vitality of the place.
The Express did excellent service in the
recent canvass for bonds, and we all feel
duly grateful for it. We hope, how
ever, it will not impair the sense of OBJ
legation by seeking q pretext for q
quarrel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

@J. w. Mitchell was adjudged to
be insane by the Probate Judge of this
county, last Monday, and has been sent
to the Asylum. There are now more
than fifty inmates of that institution.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

@The spire on the new school-house
in Swantown looks for all the world like
a huge vinegar-cruet which has been
hurled into its present position by some
chaotic convulsion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

81 Recent rains have extinguished
fires in the woods, and the atmosphere
is consequently clear and pleasant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

@ A grange of the Patrons OF
Husbandry was organized at Laconner
on the Oath, and named Swinomish
Grange.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

A New SEcr.-There is church in
Marysville built of canvass. The men,
bers are called Christadelphians, and
number twenty-three on their rolls.
The Pastor is q woman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

MUNICIPAL TAxEs.-After Monday next
municipal taxes remaining unpaid be-
come delinquent, and ten per cent. will
be added for costs of collection. A
word to the wise is sufficient.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

~ The readers of the Courier will
be grieved to learn that MIR. Clarence
Bagley, its editor, will return from his
visit to Salem tonight.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

PLENTIFUL. - Fruit of all varieties
is exceedingly plentiful this season.
Plums are wasting for the want of q
market, and apples promise to be equal
~ as abundant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

* General Sherman is now talked
of as the Democratic candidate for
President, and Chief Justice Waite
or Secretary Bristow as the probable
Republican candidate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

- Mr.. Barker's building, corner of
First and Main Streets, designed we
believe for frst-class saloon, is en-
closed and workmen have commenced
on the interior decorations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

& American makers of tinware are
now actually undertaking the British in
their own markets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

"SoMETH1NG IN THE ARR. An old
Missouri friend of the editor of the
Vancouver Register has discovered the
cause why Beecher fell, and it may &C
count for the prevalence of so many
such cases just at this time. He says it
is entirely owing to something in the
arr" the most reasonable hypothesis
yet advanced. We had thought Beech
err, and those other clergymen were la
boring under some strange, subtle,
mesme..c influence, against which their
own unaided powers of resistance at
last gave way. 1t is now as clear as
MONDAY. Whenever anybody begins
to feel vicious hereafter, he can very
safely conclude that there is 81 some
thing in the arr" which disturbs the
equipoise of his system.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

DR1LL.-Columbia Engine Co. were
out on drill last Wednesday evening,
and the machine as usual performed to
the satisfaction of all concerned in such
matters
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

JOURNALISTIC ENTERpR1sE.-James Cor
don Bennett and the proprietors of the
London Daily Telegraph have decided
to organize and equip an expedition,
which is to be placed under command
of Mr.. Henry M. Stanley, to penetrate
Central Africa and complete the task
undertaken by the lamented DR.. Liv-
ingstone. The time for the starting of
the expedition has not yet been fixed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

OCEAN RAcE.-Mr. Lobbat, owner of
the American schooner Enchantress, has
issued a challenge to the master of any
yatch in Europe to sail match race
with his vessel next July for cup val
ued at one hundred guineas, over the
Prince of Wales cup course.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

@ Some of our citizens appear to
he impatient in regard to the progress
of our railroad interest, and to be los
ing faith in the ability of the company
to raise q sufficient sum of money on
the securities obtained to build and
equip the road. This view is not all
justified by the facts. The Indications
are very encouraging, and we give it as
Our earnest conviction that the road
will he completed long before the time
elapses specified in the contract.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

Sc There is on exhibition at the
Transcript Office cabbage head which
weighs 63a pounds and measures 70
inches in circumference.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

The "INDEpENDENT MOVEMENT. The
Vancouver Register, edited by our old
friend Urban E. Hicks, says of the
" Independent" call: cit bears the
ear-marks of Newell, although he has
not had the courage to come out and
father it. After denouncing the Demo-
cratic party of Walla-walla because he
could not control it, he now attempts
the Independent dodge, with the vain
hope that he may secure the nomina-
ton for Delegate himself, or control it
in the interest Of some special friend
who will pay him his price"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

@ China is arming for war with
Russia. She has also forwarded large
bodies of troops to make war on Kash-
gar,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

FIRE ALARM.-An alarm of fire was
sounded Tuesday afternoon, caused by
dense volumes of smoke issuing from
the cook-room of the Tacoma House.
The fire companies were soon on the
ground, but their services were not
needed, the flames caused by burning
pitch used in sealing jars of preserves,
having been cxtinguished by the timely
application of few buckets of water.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

81 Smallpox has made its appear
ance at Cornelius, Oregon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-29

n~ Skeena River Indians have been
deprdations on freight
trains.