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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21
A QUESTION OF VERACITY,
WALLA-wAILA. Nov. T 1877.

WALLA-wA1LA, Nov. 7, 1874.
EDITOR STANDARD: take pleasure in
replying to yours of the LIST inst, and
ask that my response appear in the
columns of your paper.
You say, Judge jacobs said that
Newell charged that (Murphy) had
stolen thousand dollars from the Ter
ritorial Treasury, and Cation in reply,
admitted the steal"
Allow me to say that Judge Jacobs
ought, as an honest man, to have Civ
en- the name of his informant, that I
might pronounce him, just what he is,
a base, ,ci!ful and malicious liar. Upon
the contrary, I proved Enthusiastically
that Newell's accusation against you
was false.
do not wish to fight the campaign
over again but will give you short
history. I arrived at home from Yak
ina on the 18th of October, and learned
that the Independents, with Mr.. New
ell OF their head, would commence the
canvass the next day, at the city Hall;
and that his chief stock in trade would
be abuse of Democratic candidates, and
particularly those who were members Of
the last Legislature. I heard his speech,
and among other accusations against
me, he charged that I had voted for
you, and that you had stolen one thous-
and dollars from the Territorial Treasu-
ry. I answered Mr.. Newell, and am
willing to admit that it was bitter one.
I admitted that Iroted for you, but proved
to the satisfaction of that audience that
Newell's charge against you was un-
founded, malicious and false. These
declarations can be proven by any num-
Der of our best citizens. Judge Jacobs
was not here. He had gone to Colfax,
and did not hear the discussion between
Mr.. Newell and myself.
It is my right, and expect Judge
Jacobs to make this correction by CIV
ing me the name OF his informant, and
I have so written him. With his re-
Spouse thereto, shall take such course
as I think will be most likely to correct
any false impression growing out Of this
matter TO your detriment.
In short, allow me to say, that who
ever now, heretofore, or hereafter, shall
say that I, in debate or privately, di-
rectly or indirectly, admitted the steal
accusation against you," is a mean con-
temptible and cowardly liar.
Yours, etc., N. T. CATION.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

RETURNs.-The election returns come
in slowly, but enough is now known to
indicate that the Democrats and Inde-
pendents will have small majority on
joint ballot in the Legislature. Walla-
walla county elects five Democrats and
one Republican tothe House, Whitman
elects a Democrat, Yakima an Inde-
pendent and Stevens candidate who
was voted for by all parties. J. B. La
Du, Democrat, is elected in Cowlitz
county. We will probably be enabled
by next weeks issue to give full list
of the members elect and proper class
i6cation,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

VoTE OF ISLAND COUNTY. - Jacobs
majority in Island is IS; Gerrish's for
Joint Councilman, AZ; Blanchard's, for
Prosecuting Attorney, 2l; and Caleb
Miller's, for Representative, IA. r. G..
Hill was elected Auditor and Probate
Judge by the creditable majority of 60
and 81 over his competitors. VIM.
Fowler was elected Sheriff and Asses
sor, John Gould Treasurer, and Jos. S.
Kelly Superintendent of Schools. All
the above, excepting Jacobs, are Demo-
Gratis. The Republicans elected the
remaining officers, without opposition.
They are Jos. NJ. Snow Surveyor, B. B.
Holbrook Wreckmaster and Chas. T..
Terry Coroner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

COMBINATION OF SENTENCE. Michael
Hartigan, who was to have been exc
cuted at Vancouver, yesterday, for the
murder of one A. Vohwinkel, in JAN
uary last, has had the death sentence COM
muted to Imprisonment for life. Gov
ernor Ferry was induced to interpose
executive clemency by the strongest re-
presentation, afidavits. and petitions
from Clarke county, which raised a
doubt, as to whether the murder was
premeditated, or deliberated upon, by
the defendent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

PERsoNAL.-The new mail contractor,
p. D. Moore. Esq, called upon us this
week and informed US that he would be
ready on the LIST of January, with first
class steamer, to commence the mail
service on Puget Sound, and that he
hoped for continued and regular steam
boat communication with Olympia. Mr..
Moore is an accommodating, as well as
reliable, business man, and will doubt
less achieve the success he merits. Q
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

CoNrhAcT AwARDED.-Thec contract for
the improvement of the Upper Colum-
bia for navigation was recently awarded
by Gen. Michler to MIR. j. B. Mont
gomery, the well-known railroad con-
tractor. The work to be done consists
in blasting out about 300 cubic yards Of
submerged rock at Umatilla Upper Ra-
pids, 107 miles above the Dalles, and
300 yards Squally Hook Rapid, SO miles
above the Dalles. The amount avail
able for the work is 5000
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

STILL They CONE. Unbelievable coun-
ty sent this week two more patients to
the Insane Asylum, making a total at
this time, in that institution, of fifty
four. One of these unfortunate victims
is a Mrs. Dougherty, aged seventy
three years, and the other is man
named Bergman, whose wife, q few
weeks ago, sustained injuries from
burning which caused her death. It is
thought that this sad affair combined
with other troubles, dethroned his rea.
son.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

WAr1Na.-The Courier says that the
defeat of the Republican party is owing
to the fact that no great issues were
pending to elicit full expression of
sentiment at the polls. In other words,
it is waiting to get" ca good ready on"
for the next Presidential campaign. 1t
strikes us that TO maintain majority in
Congress was an object worthy of it's
most determined efferts. But then,
there is difference between whose OK
is gored, you know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

A CHANGE OF TuNE.-Mr. Bagley, the
editor of our sprightly little daily, hav.
ing had occasion to visit Seattle few
days ago. left his paper in charge
of some rat:le-headed quill-driver. who,
doubtless from motives of ,nodesty OF
fear of consequences, did not announce
his name. The change observed in the
general tone of the paper was remarka-
BILE, aud proved that an organ set to
psalm tunes could grind out the Irish
jig or the Spanish fandango, simply by
reversing the motion of the crank. The
staid and decorous demeanor of the
Courier, was changed into the arrogant
fippant and saucy conduct ola maiden in
her teens, and it appeared to rejoice in
its unaccustomed freedom as youth
just let out of school, or Jack ON q
spree. The very types appeared to
catch the spirit Of mischief, and perpe.
tratsd jokes even upon their dignifed
proprietor, impelled doubtless by the
same object which prompts adolescence
to place crooked pin upon the school,
masters chair, to witness the sudden re-
vulsion of feeling when the point of the
joke becomes apparent to the victim
and the gaping spectators. Even the
press seemed to be inspired with the
novelty of the proceeding, and to throw
off its customary edition with q more
subdued clank and an eagerness and
alacrity seldom witnessed in inanimate
objects. But alas! as stimulation is in
followed by relaxation, the i'm
laws were not suspended,
that this might prove an exception to
the rule. The editor has returned, and
the Courier has assumed its staid de-
corum. 1t is the disnifed journal it
has been in days of yore, and the reo.
pie will not again be startled out of
their wits by I: deviation from the line
which it has marked out as the course
of journalistic propriety.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

CoMM1ssoNED.-Gov. Ferry has issued
Commissioners of Probate Judge, un.
der the new law, to the following per.
sons: A. F. Chapman, in Mason coun.
ty, A. R. Elder, Thurston; J. Forney.
Wahkiakum; Jos. Comstock, Kitsap
VIM. Collins, Skamania; H. Taylor,
Chehalis; Miles s. Griswold, Pacific
L. n. Whitehouse, Cowlitz; w. v.
Harper, Klickitat; Robert G. Hill, Is.
land; James Waldrip. Whitman; J.
81. Plaster, Whatcom. ....
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

:DEMocRAT1c REJOICING. IteNi-
gencer says that the demonstration at
Seattle, on the 18th inst, in honor of
the recent Democratic victories in the
Atlantic States, was an enthusiastic af-
fair. Many public and private build
ings were illuminated, and conspicuous
among the latter was the residence of
Judge Brown, Of the Dispatch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

VorE OF KING CoUNry. official
returns of King county increase Judge
Jacobs majority to AL. The figures
stand Jacobs $50 and Sharpstein 211.
McConaha for Prosecuting Attorney
received majority of 10; Pickering,
for Councilman so, and Abrams and
Hughes for Representatives. fair ma
iority over their competitors. ,'t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

OI Here the views of those who sustained
whenever 1t has found free expression has
been as true to the cause as the needle to tho
pOle.-COurier.
1t found "free expression" when it
elected and reelected one of the most
bitter secessionists to Congress. we sup
pose; and did not find &C. free express
sion" when it elected the chairman of
the first Union meeting ever held in the
Territory to the same position. The
"free expression" the Courier alludes
to is lavish expenditure of money to
subsidize editors and print partisan
newspapers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

table, uneLaneing and must he obeyed.
With the completion of the Olympia
Tenino Railroad, an era of prosperity
will again dawn, for that project means
much more than through connection
with tie river by rail. 1t will result in
a populous colony in the rich valleys of
the Chehalis and continent rivers, and
the extension of the rails far beyond
the limits contemplated by the Railroad
Union when it was Incorporated. This
hope, however, should cheer our peo-
pie to renewed exertion. instead Of
confirming them in their Micawber-like
policy of waiting for something to
turn up"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

saT A Chinaman attempted to assas-
sinate one of his countrymen in Seattle
last week, by firing a pistol shot through
a window at him. A slight wound was
inflicted. The assailant has been ar
rested, and in default of bail COM
mitted to Jail to await the action of the
next Grand Jury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

BENEFr.-The Olympia Choral Soci-
ETY. propose to give testimonial concert
in Columbia Hall next Tuesday evening,
in behalf of Prof. w. H. Roberts. We
trust the public will respond by extend
ing the entertainment liberal patron
age. Mr.. Roberts is deserving of some
recognition of tho liberal spirit mani
tested by him on all occasions when his
services could promote the public good.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

ORNAMENTAL TREEs.-Mr. Evans is
replacing the maple shade trees recently
removed from the street fronting his
premises. with thrifty cork-elms of two
years. growth. They will in year or
two afford delightful contrast to the
foliage Of the prevailing varieties of Or
namental trees. 4..t .f ,. IN 8!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

Sc The suit for libel brought by
Sheriff Smith, of Cowlitz county, against
the Kalama Beacon, has been decided.
The plaintiff obtains judgment against
VIM. Pickett for 81 05. The amount of
the award being less than ten dollars,
the costs. aggregating upwards $500,
are thrown upon the plaintiff.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

A LITTLE PLAIN TALK.-The publ
cation of the letters from Messrs. Cation
and Judson, in this issue, is we believe
fully justified by the circumstances
which caused them to be written. Mr..
Judson was assailed in q scandalous
manner by Judge Jacobs, in his speech
at Steilacoom, without being afforded
an opportunity for reply, and We feel
in duty bound, even after the canvass
is closed, to give place to his statement.
as a means Of removing the imputation
of falsehood and cowardice conveyed by
the Incorporate language OF his accuser.
A plain statement of facts is submitted
in proof of the charges which the Judge
denounced as lies. 1t is for the public
to determine from the evidence, who is
guilty. Mr.. Cations letter likewise
places the Judge in an unenviable posi-
ton. His assertion was plain and posi-
tive that Mr.. Cation acknowledged the
steal, and in subsequent private con-
versation the language was repeated
with emphasis and made even more per-
sonal in its application to us. It was
not uttered as mere report, but as
matter of which he had personal knowl-
edge. 1t is unfortunate for the Judge
his conduct has been such that after his
election the whole people cannot unite
upon him as their representative at the
National Capital.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

FIGHT WITH THE INDANs.-A desper-
ate fight occurred between the U. S.
troops, numbering twenty-eight men,
under Captain Farnsworth, and band
of Arrapahoes, about 100 strong, at
Wiahiti river, in Indian Territory, on
the It'll inst. The Indians were we'll
mounted and armed with breach-load-
ers. but the little force of regulars stood
their ground valliantly, killing fifteen
and wounding upwards of fifty of the
braves, while their own loss was but one
killed and four wounded. At nightfa1l
the ammunition being exhausted, Capt.
Farnsworth took up his line of march
for Fort Dodge, As miles distant, which
he reached by sunrise. The men suf-
fered severely from the intense cold.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

Fr The Washington Territory Bible
Society will hold its annual session at
the Presbyterian Church, next Sunday
evening, at seven o'clock. Mr.. Hetzler,
the District Superintendent, will be
present, and several addresses will be
delivered. ~s- r-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

SpEc1AL TAx.-The Board of Trustees
of the town Of Olympia have authorized
a vote to be taken on Wednesday, De-
cember LIST, on the subject of leving a
special tax of one and half mills, to
raise funds for the improvement of the
Fair Grounds near this place. .5e
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

"a The members Of the next Legis-
lative Council, elected on the Sd inst.
arc Messrs. Ping, Shaw, Sovey and
Hoover, Democrats; Messrs. Boone,
Pickering and Hovey, Independents;
and Messrs. Blinn and Bradshaw, Re
publicans. % 913oJ --r.I trfs' F 3s.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

BEATS A1I.-Mr. 'Doflemyer has left
at our Office q couple of the largest
beets ever exhibited in the Territory.
One Of these monstrosities measures ~
inches in length and 6inches in diameter
at the top, tapering evenly to the root,
and weighs Is pounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

A LUCKY WINDrA1L.-.Pork Clark, /"
q well-known character in this COM
munity has, it is reported, fallen heir to
q large fortune-something like $50 900
by the death of o near relative.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

AccpENT.-An old man, named Ma
thanel Harmon, bad his ancle displaced,
last week, by an accident which oc-
Cured while falling tree on the trail
between Ports Gamble and Madison.
He is fast recovering from the Injury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

EE The county officers elected in
this Territory on the Sd instant; will
assume the duties of their respective
positions on the 9Th day of January
next.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

Sc The taller Kaleschefy, to whom
allusion was made in our last issue, in
connection with an accident, at Stella
COON, died last Sunday from the effect
of his injuries. Messrs. Schafer and
Wight are recovering. r. o 1852 t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

Dsscoxr1NuED.-The postofice at Chi
nook, in Pacific county, has been dis
continued by order of the Department.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

VThe steamer Gussie Islfair is to be
placed on the Portland Sitka route.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

81 The Rev. John Rosenberg, of
Portland, will officiate in St. John's
Episcopal Church, tomorrow, (Sun-
day, } and will administer the holy com-
munion. UI.A e
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21
PORTLAND TO HAVE IA THr.rxn.-Ar

PORTLAND 10 HAVE A THEATKR. An
keny's Hall, situated in the second story
OF the large market building owned by
that gentleman, is to be converted, by
the first of January, into one of the
most comfortable and elegant theatres
IN the Union. The Booth theatre, New
York, is the model after which it Il to
he constructed. The Bulletin, in allud-
ing to this subject says: The work is
to be done thoroughly and completely.
1t has already been begun, and will be
prosecuted until the hall shall become
place that will be an honor to the le-
gitimate drama, credit to the gentle
men who are carrying out the project
and q source of qualification to the
community. Think of it! There will
be massive crystal chandelier in the
center, sparkling and scintillating with
nearly hundred jets. There will be a
proscenium with two tiers of private
boxes to be furnished and draped at a
lavish expense. There will be the usu-
al horseshoe gallery, dress circle and
q parquet. Bracket lights will hang
from the front of the gallery; the inte-
rior will be painted in Chinese white
and gold, relieved with carnine in the
and there will be appoint
ments equal to anything to be found in
the finest theaters in the land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

sEThe weather is moderating,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-21

1 nave examined the within account ana
find the same reasonable and Just. o.
Jacobs" After this bill was presented
to the County Commissioners for pay
ment, and Carson was informed that
they would not allow the same, he then
made out another bill for the same SER
vice, cutting it down this time to $456,
and you allow $4l4 against Kitsap
county. Now, sir, the people would
like to know when you certified to the
truth: was it when you certified that
the bill was 1915, or was it when you
certified it was $4l4? ...
Now, sir, I stated that could prove
that Carson was still indebted to the
Territory, in the sum OF $1,000, for
money he had fraudulently drawn from
the Territorial Treasury, on your. certif-
Gates. Now here are the proofs:
June I'D, 1870, Warrant No. s1s, for
taking Prisk st. Martin from
bring him and Wilson back :. 81 .oa1 90
Interest on same as per Treasurer's
Comfy r1isoner;, Collins Howard ana .'' 70
Interest on same till paid by tho, Ter '00 ~
:. 40 ~
Convict Young, for whom Carson
drew pay while he was In Brit
ish Columbia ......,............. $50 90
Interest on same till paid by the Ter
rltory .............. ............:. Al oo
I Total ......s.................. .s2373 25
Amount paid by Carson back to the
Interest on same from March 18th,
1872, when Carson paid same, to
Feb. Goth, 1878. i. -. ........,. Sc 66
Amount Carson was entitled to for
taking st. Martin to Vancouver
and returning with Wilson. .... 800 90
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-08

DEATH OF BlsHoP WHELAH.-For sey.
eral days past Bishop Whelan has been
lying Of the point Of death in the St.
Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. Yesterday
afternoon Father Sullivan received o
dispatch stating that tho BiAhop had died
Of 200 r. II. The news Of his death
spread rapidly, and q general feeling oil
grief prevailed. The Cathedral bells
tolled mournfully, and groups Of citizens
conversed In low tones Of the good quail.
ties Of the deceased.
A meeting Of the clergy and represent.
Gtives of the different congregations
was held last evening, and dele'
gates were appointed to proceed
TO Baltimore and escort the remains Of
the BiShop to this city. Ten delegates
were appointed from the 81. Joseph con-
gregation, ten from the 3D. james con-
gregatioD, and I've from the Church ol
the Immaculate Conception: As far o.
we have ascertained the following gen.
tlemen will comprise the delegation;
81. AlptonSES-C. R. Behler, Casper
He'll, @. Aul, Killian Kress, O. A. GauS,
Frank A. Woeber, Peter BOnenberger,
Joseph steget, Fred. Nolte, Frank Cru
Der.
S. Jaxpa-wm. HAudlau, Jno. Water.
house, Andrew Gillespie, James Devine
The delegation, y accompanied by the
Catholic clergy Of the city, will leave on
the 4:4O train this morning for Baltimore
and returning, will probable arrive al
Handlan's Crossing, South Wheeling,
with the remains on Thursday morning.
The remains will DO taken to the 81,
James Cathedral, where they win after
wards be inferred. The different Catholic
Societies will form into procession al
HsudlAn's Crossing at 8 o'clock Thursday
morning to receive the delegation, and
will proceed 70 the Cathedral In the fol.
lowing order,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-08
River News.

The river is still recedlng slowly. Last
evening the marks at the wharf indicated
only 2 feet II inches. ,....t ..-,s-
The Msllie Rsgon departed for Par
kerburg d usual. The Science will leave
Tor that place this morning.
Business Is so dull about the landing
that We can find nothing Of importance "a
records The river men are generally
killing time about the boat stores, discuss,
ing the prospects Of q rise, and waiting
for something TO turn up, a "a Micawber.
The Market Boy, Willie ]. and Temp
est continue their regular trips. :.
By Telegraph 54' -
PrTTsBURGH, July7-Riyer ID inches
and falling. Cloudy. Avery heavy rain
and wind storm prevailed this afternoon.
CAIRO, July 7.-Arrived-R. W. Du-
gan, Memphis; Trader, Paducah; Idle
wild, Evansville. Departed Dugan, Gin.
clnnati; Idlewild, Evansville. River IL
feet 9 inches and falling slowly. Clear
and hot. .Merchfy o. FNlG -b5a.hi
CINC1NNATI, July 7.-River feet 10
inches and falling. Acknowledgements,
Evansville. a =, srEEes b
EVANSVILLE, July 7-Weather clear.
Mercury Toto 90. River lallen4 inches.
Up-Geo. Roberts, Arkansas Belle, T. N.
Miller. Down-B. q. Cooke, Rose Hite
+. ?. Gracey, and Sandy The Mary
Miller isaground at scutletown. There
are 80 inches at ecufiletown, 81 feet al
Henderson and shawneetown. Business
Is fair.
LOUISVILLE, July 7.-River falling
slowly, A feet in the canal and Q feet ID
the Indian chute. Weather hot. Bust,
ness dull. -Arrived-Chas. Bodman and
barges, New Orleans. The Bodman will
try to get over the Portland bar tonight
ST. LOUIS, July 7.-Arrived-Rob Roy
Keokuk; City Of Vicksburg, Vicksburg
Grand Tower, Memphis; Mollie Moore
and John Kyle, New Orleans. Departed
Lake Superior, St Paul; General An
derson, Tennessee River; Rob Roy, Keo
kuk. River falling again. Weather cleal
and very hot. -.