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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

AN OREaoN PRIMA DONNA. Ore
gon City Enterprise contains the follow
ing comments on the singing of Miss
Emma Miller, eldest daughter of Capt.
Miller Of Oregon City. who has just
returned from three years course of
instruction in the Boston Conservatory
Of Music. As she is o relative of the
writer, an especial pride is felt in her
proficiency and success:
Decidedly the gem of the evening was that
dear old song of Tom Moores, and the favor
lite of Parepa Rosa, "Tbe Last Rose Of Sum-
mer:" This was rendered by Miss Emma
been present at many sofrees musicales, and
to have heard many prominent amateur so.
pranos, and as far as reaches our limited
haps not sSyeredScated saste we most a anRes
itatingly say that from q non-professional, we
have never heard sweeter strains, or wit
nsfsed ronrs patent evsdsaces Of vocal cnlti-
on Saturday evening last. This young ladys
voice Is rich with silver, swelling forth ut
times with cadence truly grand: Possess,
envy-voluine, harmony and tenderness--is
Il any wonder that her audience of home
friends was entranced9 Applause, IL not as
Scala, brought Miss Miller twice before the
footlights.
Sweetest arias from Ernani" were then
most brilliantly executed by Miss Emma
Miller. Her triils were very creditable, and
the high notes well taken and firmly held,
showing confidence In her powers rarely
found among amateurs. At the close Of this
operatic oayatina, the encores were so great,
and so long persisted in, that Miss Miller
was compelled to come again before her au-
dience. She sang Home, Sweet Home
than which no more appropriate ballad could
have been selected. Having been away from
ton for several years. she seemed to throw
pathos into Haynes poem, of which he, poor
fellow, could scarcely have considered the
words susceptible. The demonstrations of
delight at the close of this song were OF such
nature as to show the thorough appreciation
of the audience, and the high estimate which
it naturally formed of the institution from
which this young lady has just departed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

School REPORT. -The following is q
statement Of the condition of Olympia
District School for the month ending
Nov. 10Th: Whole number of scholars
enrolled, 1853; number in higher depart
ment ut date. 81; average. 80; girls,
49,; boys, 81. Number in primary de-
partment, So; average. 80; girls, Is;
boys, %. Whole number in attendance
100; average attendance, 1870. The
teachers are Messrs. g. F. Boynton and
l.. P. Yemen and Mesdames Ann White
and f. M. Boynton. This school is in
a high state of prosperity. The aver
age is nearly up to the full attendance,
and the degree of interest felt and ra-
pid improvement are exceedingly graft
flying. The directors have done every
thing that their limited means will al
low, to make things comfortable and
convenient. the teachers are doing their
utmost to improve the students intel.
lectually and mentally; and il the par
ents will ;cc-operato with the teachers,
and keep their children at home study
ing evenings, and visit the school &C.
casionally to know what their children
are doing, it will encourage both teach
ers and scholars, and the school will be
o complete success.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

GONE. - Miss Coates, the accom-
plished operator, formerly in charge of
the Office of the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. in this place, and more re-
Gently that at Tacoma, left Seattle by
the Dakota yesterday for California.
1t is reported that she will accept po-
sition in the Sacramento Office. The
best wishes of host of friends accom-
pany her.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

Loss OF PRODUCE. -The Iateliigencer
says that j. s. Conner shipped on the
Pacific ,463 sacks Of oats, valued at
80, 400, and the Calhoun Brothers $50
sacks of grain, valued at 81 200. That
was the total amount shipped from La
Conner. We understand that MIR. Con-
ner's shipment was partially insured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

A DISASTER ON THE Texas CoAsT. The
steamship Wasco, plying between New
York and Galveston, was destroyed by
fire outside of Galveston harbor on the
9th inst, during violent storm. Her
passengers and crew, fifty in oil, are
supposed to have been lost, as no assis-
lance could be rendered them, owing to
the fearful gale prevailing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

New MUsio.--F. w. Helmiek, the
music publisher, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
has sent us two gems of song, entitled,
respectively, Heaven Bless Mamma,
and "Only. in Fun" The former is
difficult but brilliant, and the latter is
printed with blue and gold title, and
contains handsome cabinet size photo
graph Of Miss Adah Richmond.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

A GME.-On Tuesday evening tn
vicinity was visited by one of the sever
est gales ever experienced in this lati-
tude. Fences we're blown down, trees
uprooted and everything movable was
shaken and thrown about in confusion,
but as yet the damages reported are
trifing. Our Seattle neighbors did not
fare as we'll. The warehouses of Stone
& Burnett, H. L. Yesler and Morrill,
& Morris, were blown down and sever
al frail tenement houses entirely demol-
ished by the fury of the blast. The di-
rection of the wind was from the south
west.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

PERsoNAL.--We received call few
days ago from Mr.. John Burnett, for
merly of this place, but now employed
as travelling agent of the Portland Sun
day Welcome. HIS is likewise cores.
pondent for that paper, and an interest
ing Olympia letter appears in the last
issue. Mr.. B. is now canvassing the
lower Sound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

A Ia FRASeMs.-The recent sell-out
in the Council, is q very late impor-
tation OF French inanners-an improv-
men. on American customs. Sove(r1y
refined was it, that the denouement was
reserved for the last moment, and his
friends were slaughtered with q grace
that relieved the guillotine OF half its
horrors. eH sH .fattt
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

"FsENcH LEAVE. The Arnold of
the Council Chamber, took French
leave" of his friends at the close of the
session, on the adjournment of the Leg
islature. Through the alleys and back
streets he found his way to his lodgings,
and the next day was driven in closed
carriage to Tenino. Tn this manner he
indicated wholesome respect for popu-
lar opinion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

THANKSGIVING Gov. Ferry has issued
a proclamation for day of Thanksgiv-
ing on the 18th inst. We don't see as
we have anything just now to be thank
full for, in view of the recent political
events in the Legislature. We propose
to celebrate under President Grants
proclamation as choice of evils, if we
return thanks at all.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SE" Give us a chrome is now
used By the average hoodlum id the
place of such pet phases as /" Hire a
hail." and "Give us o rest" The
Transcript has been the occasion of this
addition to the vocabulary Of slang.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

81 The favorite posture OF the gem
taeman from Cowiitz, in the Council
Chamber, was with legs crossed on his
desk, and his alligator boots perched
several inches higher than his head.
We are not 30 captious as to object to
the gentleman advertising his business,
even If he does select a peculiar time
and place to hang out his sign.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

RoUGH.-The Dispatch alludes 10 the
editor of the Transcript as the gun of
small calibre and smooth-bore, neuter
in both manhood and politics" II the
Transcript survives that shot, it is GER
tainly bomb-proof.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

P.ERruMERY. An exceedingly attract
i've display of perfumery and fancy
goods appear in the show-window of
the New Drug Store. Most of these
preparations are made by Mr.. Neate,
which is q guaranty of their superior
quality. ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

IMpRovED.--The West Shore comes to
US printed on tinted pare-, and may now
rank with the leading illustrated journals
so far as mechanical execution is con-
cerned. The last number contains
portrait of Mr.. Lane, the recently elect
ed Democratic Representative from
Oregon. a4 .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

cB" Newcastle" is the name OF the
new town of the Seattle Coal Company.
It already claims population of 400,
and is petitioning for daily mail.
Sonlo starving publisher will dodge in
there sooa with o hat-:ull Of type, and
then its progress will be steadily on
ward. 'ta H.Itfzt9le
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

ALEz-voUs En-. OF all miserable crea-
lures, the man who betrays his country
or his friends is the most con'emptible.
Poor Warend, as chief of these, we pity
himl It is a,cl over with him. Let him
peg away to the last, he can never re-
trieve his fallen fortunes. May Judas
and Arnold, and his other illustrious
compatriots, have mercy on lis sole!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Messrs. Lowe &
Co. and A. J. Burr have just received
fine assortments books, toys and
gimcracks, suitable for holiday pres
ents. The eyes of the youngsters al
ready begin to dance with rapture over
anticipated pleasures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

New GooDs. MIR. Rosenthal is again
receiving new goods, although it APP
pears but week or two ago that he re-
ceived so large stock that his store
would not hold them. The large bust
ness he does, is an index of honesty
and fair-dealing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

AppoINTMENrs.--In addition to former
appointments of the Governor, the fol-
lowing have been made: Trustees of
Insane Hospital-Messrs. George A..
Barnes, j. W. Brace, John. Salter.
L. B. Hastings, Geo. d. Hill and A..
Phinney; Commissioners of Immigra-
tien--Mrs. A. H..H. Stuart, and Mes
srs. o. P Lacy and l.. B. Hastings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

EDuoAT1oNAL.-The Baptists propose
to raise S.. 600, COO next year for the Or
ganization of colleges, Summaries and
academies in the various States and
Territories. The Baptists of California
will devote their energies to raising a
large endowment for their Colleges.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

THAT'S Us.-The Echo says that the
Transcript is the best paper in town ex-
cept one. We pause to indicate our APP
probation of the magnanimity mani
tested by the Echo in according to the
STANDARD its proper position among the
local press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

n@ In the recent election of Terri
torial officers, Brother Gum and our
self, lost the game with splendid
deal" The knare did not in this in
stance prove trump. and we found our
selves euchered while holding lone
hand" -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SENTENcED.-The jury in the case of
the Territory as. Burke and Hughill,
for The murder Of Lewis Mii.ef, tried
recently at Vancouver, rendered YER
dict of manslaushter. They were sen.
fenced to a years Imprisonment in the
Penitentiary and fine of $500.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SNow.-Three inches Of snow fell
Monday night, but Heaven be praised,
IL disappeared almost as suddenly as it
fell. We can stand the interminable
rain and the short days, but o freeze-up
tests our powers of endurance to the
utmost te
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20
ENDORSEMENT OF FRAun.-The Sacra-

ENDORSEMENT OF FRAUD. The Sacra-
mento Record Union thinks the Repub-
lican gains in the recent election in
New York were made at the expense Ct
the moral tone and responsibility of the
party. This remark is occasioned by
the fact that the Republican,, in, order
to accomplish the result. formed a coa-
li,ion with the canal sin& ma. with
John Morrissey and his sore9headedfol-
lowers, and made war upon the reform
measures presented by Governor Til
den. These unsavory alliances were
charged upon the Republicans during
the campaign by the opposition press,
but the Record Union is the first journal
of acknowledged Republican principles
and preferences that has admitted the
truth of the accusation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

TIE EMIGRATION PAMpHLET.-This
work will doubtless be the most complete
epitome of the resources of the Terri
tory yet published. It will be ready
for delivery in about month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

ANNExATIoN.-The Walla-walla Union
wants its county attached to Oregon,
but Senator Mitchell objects unless it is
iegenerated and taught to give Repub-
lican majorities. AS there don't seem
to be much affinity" between the con-
tracing parties it is not likely to prove
q mitch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

~ As Christmas approaches the
Sabbath Schools increasein size, doubt
less owing to q corresponding increase
of religious favor. AS the Methodist
people have determined to erect a Christ
mas tree, probably the other congrega-
tons will do likewise. II they do not,
the Methodist church will not be large
enough to hold it accessions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

Z ssE The shipment Of hardwood lum-
Der is one of the undeveloped industries
which is just beginning to be tested.
The Salvador recently took away IL, 600
feet OF maple and ash. sa
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

ARRrvED.--The steamship Dakota ar
rived in our harbor Wednesday after
noon, discharged freight, and left in
the evening for ports below. She left
Seattle Yesterday for San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

STEEL RAILS. The English bark On-
ANNA has arrived at Esquimalt from
Liverpool, bringing 1,146 tons Of steel
rails for the Victoria and Nanaimo rail-
road.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

@ A Chicago paper wants women
to stop kissing each other when they
meet. Such kissing is nothing: they.
don't bear on or roll their eyes single
bit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

FMIs.--This number of the STANDARD
closes volume fifteen. The usual cackle
over the event is postponed till next is
sue, to allow space for discussing minor
topics.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY is the
title of a new journal to be established
at Salem, the initial number of which
will be issued in January. 1t will, as
its name indicates, be devoted to the
sustaining and psrfecting the COM
mon school system of Oregon, an inn
portant mission, in which we wish it
every success. The subscription rate
is 81 so per annum.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

IMxrGRANrs.-The colony represented
by Mr.. Parkhurst has located on Hood
river. Oregon, on the tract selected by
him, while on his tour of inspection.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SrAfrs1cAL. The total value OF the
assessed property in this Territory, for
1876, was $14, 562, 637, an increase over
the previous year Of $432 ,612. The
cnunties Of King, Kitsap, Lewis. Pierce,
Walla-walla, Wha.com, Whitman and
Yakima, show an increase of valuation,
the remainder decrease. d4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

"VERY ArpRoPRrATE."-The Echo has
reduced its price of subscription to 90,
which is more in accordance with its
value than the price formerly charged.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

UNITARIAN SERVICES. Rev. d. N. Ut
ter will preach at the usual hours Sun
day, in Tumwater and Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

~ The Washington Literary Socie-
ty has been reorganized, and hold week
" meetings in Olympic Hall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

Commemorative erred last week in
announcing the confirmation of Mr..
Moore, for School Superintendent, in
place of Mr Judson. No confirmation
was had for that Office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

New BELL.-The new bell of Union
academy peals forth a silvery tone daily
to expediate the movements of lettering
urchins. 1t weighs 375 pounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

The GREAT RAcE.-The great thirty
thousand-dollar race at San Francisco
has been postponed till Thanksgiving
Day, the 25th inst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

- Fred Drew, of Port Gamble, has
gone to California to make that State
his permanent abiding-place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

AZ a conspiracy is on foot to hang
the editor of the Echo for his stale jokes
about" Beautiful snow"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

DETAINED. The seamer North Pacific
was detained at Port Townsend several
hours last trip by stress Of weather.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20
EXECUTIVE Loa-ROLLING.

| frmed, and we can no longer be ac-
Icused of : personal interest in the result
of The differences between the Exec
lutiye and the Legislative Council, our
enemies 3ili probably conccde some de-
gree of honesty and sincerity to the
opinions we advance. That the Gov
ernor has prostituted his high position
to secure partisan objects isapparent to
the most casual observer; but the pre-
else extent to which he has carried
this pettifogging policy, is of course,
hidden, from public view, and can only
be inferred from occasional glimpses
behind the curtain afforded by those
who refused to play the parts assigned
to them.
Mr.. Ping authorizes US to stats that
the fate of the Ping County Bill was
sealed by his refusal to confirm the
Governors, nominations for Territorial
officers; that the Governor approached
him in q circuitous manner, something
after the Bunsby style, with PROPOSE
ton to cure the defects of the bill by
voting for confirmation of the Governors
pets for Office. eff as how" Mr.. Ping
would vote right, a supplemental bill
might be approved that would remedy
the legal defects; but if as how" Mr.
Ping did not vote right, the bill must
go back Saturday to the Legislature
with objections. So anxious was his
Excellency to close the little bargain,
that he delayed sending the bill back
till Monday, Notwithstanding that course
made the changing of the clerks record
and some lofty tumbling necessary to
make his action appear legal or at all fair.
Party demanded the use Of extraordi-
nary and decisive measures, and no
small amount of swear and tear" of
conscience, but the Governor in this,
as while filing the position of Chair
man of the Territorial Central Commit
tee, was equal to the emergency.
Now in view of these facts, we have
only this to add: When the chief mag
istrate of Territory SO far loses his
self-respect as to threaten to use his
brief authority, unless certain members
support him and his ring, in their pplit-
ical trade for personal preferment, it is
time for all honest men to ask him " to
step down and out" We appreciate
that manly independence in Governor,
which prompts him to exercise his eeto
power when necessary to defeat uncon-
stitutional, unjust, or oppressive legis-
lation, but when one uses this power to
advance his personal ambition, we have
no language to express our contempt
for such man. The prostitution of u
constitutional power, vested in Gov
ernor by the laws he has sworn to sup
port, to meet the requirements of party
measures, neither inspires respect for
the power nor confidence in the honesty
of the man.
He who regards party schemes and
measures above the solemn obligations
OF his oath of office, is not fit to be the
Governor of free people. He who
deliberately avows his purpose of veto
ing "a bill, unless his nominations are
confirmed, acts from the basest mo-
tives known to man. He may influence
tic weak Gy suck course, but this
neither adds to his greatness, nor in
spires submission to bis imperial will.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

A BLK. Publishers and others are
warned against trusting one Jacobs,
who is travelling southwark, giving
cabinet" performances. He gave two
"seances' here, and when detected in
his trickery, owned mp and changed
his programme to pretended "expos-
ures" of Spiritualism. He left num-
her of bills unpaid while possessing
ample means to have settled the small
amounts due his numerous creditors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SE The epizootic prevails in some
parts of California.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

Revival OF ENTERPRISE McKenny's
saw-mill has been thoroughly overhauled
and will resume operations in few
days. We see no reason why, with
proper management, this property may
not be made to pay reasonable profit.
Standing idle, it has the past year,
contributed more to give our town
the appearance of decay than would the
suspension Of any leading business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SE James O'Meara is now editor Of
the Portland Daily Journal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

SE The weather during the past few
days has kept the column Of mercury
busy to note the changes. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20
CoAsr1Na.-visions OF this cold. win

CoAsTINa. OF this cold, win
terry sport fitted through many young
head, on. Tuesday morn, when the
ground was found 10 be clothed in its
feecy covering. And well might they
rejoice at the pleasures in prospect. il
tho Olympic plan Of coasting again
COMES in vogue. We only have snow
occasionally, and the boys and girls al
ways make good use of it. The long
bill near the Masonic Hall, is the conse-
Grated ground where, at the proper seas
on, Old Winter holds his court. They
go in pairs-a boy and girl to o sled.
A less number can't keep warm, and
more, according to the old proverb. are
not " company" The boy sits on the
sled, his companion behind him, and to
hold on, she puts her arms around his
neck. It is said to be really astonish-
ing how much choking n young fellow
will endure, under such circumstances.
The frost may nip his toes or his ears,
but he does not feel it any more than o
fea-bite. 1t will not surprise anybody
that such sports awaken lively remem-
brances among the bloods, but for the
cold folks" it is robbed of all romance.
and the piercing cold is scarcely warded
off by apair of warm arms, or the closer
proximity of still warmer lips.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

sE Friday night was the coolest OF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-20

szr This is the season Of high tides.