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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

FRATERNAL VIsT.-Mr. A. Noltner,
the editor Of the Oregon City Enterprise
one of the staunchest Democratic pa
pers in that State, and Deputy Grand
Sire Of I. 0. o. F., hung out" at our
Office during his visit to this place. He
promises to come again, when we pro-
pose to take him on spin "around the
block" to enjoy some of the grand seen
cry which abounds on that delightful
drive.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

E The Portland papers have au-
thentic information that the bark Nabob,
which sailed from Portland on the 9TH
OF March, nearly year ago, bound for
Cork, with cargo Of wheat and -four,
has never been heard from since she
crossed the Columbia bar. But little
doubt remains that she has gone down,
with all on board. 80 te
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20
OLYMPIA. SATURDAY MORNING, PEB. %. 1871;
my POLICY" AGAIN.

The admirers of the frmness and
stocism of Grant when he announced
his determination to fight it out on his
line of policy if it took all Summer,
have now an opportunity of realizing
the difference which the motire carries
with it in an estimation Of this peculiar
trait of character. While before Vicks-
burg, he was doubtless as sordid and
selfish as now, but the momentous re-
suits depending upon the contest al
lowed no opportunity for scrutiny Of
minor personal defects. The result, Of
course, crowned him hero of the war /,
and since then the people have had am
pie opportunity to study his nature,
and draw a correct estimate of charac-
ter from his public acts.
In the Louisiana matter they find
Grant, after ten years of persistent
Reconstruction" still fighting it out
ON the same old line-that of military
rule. 1t matters not that State Consti-
tutions prescribe the manner of organ
izing their legislatures, and constitute
those bodies the sole judges of the cleo
ton and qualification of members, q
simple order to the military power re-
moves all such rubbish from the way,
and the State is kept in allegiance until
"party necessity" and third term, 4"
shape the policy to be pursued. Were
it true that the organization of the legis-
lature in Louisiana was fraudulent, what
constitutes the President the Judge in
such matters, and where is the author
ity for overriding the plainest provision
of the fundamental law? The most
determined of the Presidents support
ers have sought in vain for some justifi-
cation of his course. 1t cannot be
found. His interference was unsought
by the people, and justified only by
precedents of his own creation. If the
legislature was improperly constituted,
that fact could have been determined
by the judicial tribunals when the laws
passed by it went into effect. The peo-
pie could have managed their own af-
fairs, and have provided for any exigen-
cy likely to arise.
Grants programme is plainly fore
Swallowed, 1t is to keep the recon-
structed States in chains until their
votes are needed in the Presidential
election. The same lodged obstinacy
is manifested, in adhering to the plan,
that has ever marked his ambitious pro-
jects, while the whole nation, except the
Presidents subsidized adherents, con-
denim the outrage and fraud.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20
THE PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES.

THE PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES.
The application of A. B. Wilson for
an extension of his patent feed-motion,
used on all the frst-class sewing ma
chimes, has been refused by Congress.
The Portland Bulletin, in abiding to
this subject. says that the patent four
motion feed for sewing machines was
patented June Is. 1852, and is the most
valuable in existence. In this the fee2-
bar or pad is given forward motion to
carry the cloth to the needle; motion
downward to release the cloth from its
grip, q backward motion to the extent
of the length Of the stitch. and finally
an upward motion to take fresh hold
on the cloth. So valuable has been
this four-motion feed that few or no
cloth sewing machines are now made
without it. 1t is owned by the sewing
machine combination, which is COM
posed of the owners of the four leading
machines-the Wheeler & Wilson, Will
cox and Gibbs, Singer and Howe-and
has eerved to bind the sewing machine
manufacturers together and enabled
them to defy competition by force Of the
monopoly. 1t was this feature that the
combination wished to further monopo-
lie for seven years by an act of Con-
gress. The inventor has realized sew
eral millions for his invention. Singer
admits that his patents, which are much
less important. paid him 81, O00, 900 pri-
or to 1870, since which time he has not
been compelled to render an account.
A monopoly of this feed motion for seven
years more would be worth from, &c.
600, 900 to $50, 100000 to the owner,
and would cost the people four times as
much. Nearly ton Of petitions have
been fled, asking that the extension be
refused. A former Commissioner of
Patents, General Leggett, once said
that it would take one man, reading ten
hours per day, sixty-fve years to read
all the evidence that has been taken in
regard to this application for an extern
sion. One exhibit alone makes twelve
volumes, each as large as Webster's
Unabridged Dictionary, all of which the
Commissioner was once asked to read
before he refused the extension. The
ultimate effect of this refusal to grant
an extension will be to reduce the price
of sewing machines as low as $50,
though this will not come about for q
couple of years. when other patents
expire. It is evident that the cost Of
the average sewing machine is but $12.
and that small manufacturers are re-
CURED to pay to the sewing machine
combination as much as $40 profit on
each machine manufactured. It is also
a curious fact that Wheeler 4 Wilson
sewing machines can be purchased in
Europe and brought to this country for
just one-half of the price they cost here,
including all costs of freight, duty, etc,
the reason being that they have no pro-
lection there, any one being allowed to
make them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

ACCIDENTAL DENTH-Mr. Crockett, of
Island county, informs us that man
named Wilson, employed in Darlington
d Fallingsby's logging comp, on the
Skagit river, was killed, few days ago,
by bark falling from a tree at which he
was engaged in obtaining fuel. No
further particulars had been received
when our informant left. ), -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

.W The Portland Bulletin states, on
authority of a Washington correspond
emit. that E. s. Kearney's nome is men,
toned at the capital city in connection
with the Office of Governor of this Ter
ritory. The many friends of Mr.. Kear-
ney will be pleased to hear of con.
frmation of the report.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

sd| Fred Douglass has been inter-
viewed, and says the political whirligig
In Massachusetts, was caused by the
treatment of Chas. Sumner by the Re-
pubilcans in the State, and that the
Presidency is in the hands of the De-
mocrats il they act wisely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

Sc MIR. Mark Jones requests US to
tender his sincere thanks to those who
assisted him in his recent distress.
These many acts of kindness will ever
remain fresh in his memory, and cheer
and console him in the conflicts yet to be
encountered.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER. Washington
of the 18th inst. state that
the Senate has killed the Portland, Salt
Lake and Winnemuca Railroad Subsidy
Bill; also the North Pacific and South
ern Pacific Railroad subsidies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

SHIPMENT OF CoRDwooD. The Tacoma
Tribune says: "The Samoset, last week,
included in her cargo seven and a half
cords of frewood, for San Francisco.
This was the first shipment of that de-
scription of cargo from this place, but
will not by any means be the last
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

DEMOCRATIC SKNAToRs.-Jones, the
recently elected Senator from Florida,
is said to be an Irishman by birth, q
lawyer of marked ability and q Demo
crat of the strictest sort. Latest advices
from Minnesota also indicate the prob
able success of the Democratic Sens-
torial candidate in that State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

@ The revenue cutter Oiirer Wal
coR, assigned to the Puget Sound Dis
trict, arrived at Port Townsend on the
% inst. in command Of Capt. G. M.
.a. 4.'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

EscAMpMExr. The Deputy Grand
Sire OF Oregon 1. .. o. F. visited this
place last Wednesday, to confer the en-
campment degree upon the applicants
for charter to institute an Encamrment
in this place. 1t will probably be in
stituted some time in MAY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

PEasoSAI.-Mr Thompson, of the
firm OF Thompson 4 Meade. Puyallup,
visited this place few days ago. The
firm are engaged largely in the cultiva-
ton OF hops in that vicinity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

THEArRrcAL.-A letter from Mrs. Fan
ny Morgan Phelps, dated at Victoria,
on the 18th inst, states that her COM
pany WILSON make atour of the Sound,
and perform in the principal towns.
She expects to be in this place on
or about the Sd of March, and an
nounces among the leading plays which
Will be presented, Rip Van Winkle,"
" Gilded Age" East Lynne. a." Rose
dale and Katherine and Petruchio.."
with the inimitable Sawtelle, as the
central figure The company consists
OF the following talented performers:
J. a. Sawtelle. Mrs. Phelps, Miss Nor
gan. Mrs. Sawtelie,r Little Viva, J. o.
Barrows. w. J. Cunning, E. Kelly, ].
a. Melville and j. Burnett.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

xE The Choral Society propose q
concert to raise funds for the relief of
needy or destitute families. A good
object, which we doubt not will be we'll
sustained.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

1zW The Oregon Democrat publishes
an excellent notice of the STANDARD, and
then-spells our name wrong! Such is
fame. .t5 II tii.. tt+d
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

s@ Messrs. E. S. Fowler & Co., Of
Fort Townsend. have purchased the
wreck OF the bark Pelicano, for the sum
Of 81 ,135. 4E
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

- The Echo learns that Mr.. S. D.
Ruddeli, Of the Tacoma Reservation,
but formerly of this city, had one Of
his legs rather severely injured few
days since. pcs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

That "JuDrc1oUs SELECTION. - The
Oregonian, which ought to be orthodox
authority among Republicans, gives the
following item of news relating to the
recently promoted Judge:
"a petition is circulating in and around
Walla-walla, for the removal from Office of
Judge Lewis, of the Supreme Court of Wash
ington Territory, upon grounds which, if
they really exist, are certainly sufficient, and
if they do not exist ought certainly never to
be alleged. The petitioners represent the
Judge as wholly unfit morally to occupy a
position on the bench. 1t is said nearly the
whole entire community join in the repre-
We do not refer to the matter for the purpose
Of expressing any opinion as to the facts in
the premises, as we know nothing of them
personally. But it is hardly possible for the
case to 60 by without Investigation, the
charges being Of too grave nature for that"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

az Messrs, Crockett and Ebey, Of
Island county, are on brief visit to
this place, So is Mr.. Robert Hill, and
we can't help thinking there is some-
thing in the wind that brings 50 many
Islanders here Just at this time. Wen
see.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

EE The elegant steamer North Peel,
yGc leaves this place Wednesdays and
Sundays for all the Sound ports.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

sE Rev. J.. R. Thompson will lee
tura on Gan Old-time Calvinist" to-
morrow evening, in the Presbyterian
church.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

E W. B. Stiiiwell carries the daily
mail between the two Taeomas for $I85
per annum.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

Ias SwINoM1sH CoUNTRY.-A CORES
pendent of the argus furnishes the fol-
lowing information relative to that
highly productive and rapidly improving
section of the country: "Last year
we had sown to grain-mostly barley
and oats-1. 900 acres, yielding as nearly
as can estimate, 1,1sO tons of grain
of an excellent quality; an average OF
about sixty-fve bushels per acre. And
although this average may be consid-
cred large. it falls much below what the
land is capable Of producing when put
in a proper state of cultivation. Our
land has to be diked to preventits over
flow from the high Winter tides, and
the crop of last year was considerably
injured by the giving way of dam,
and the consequent overflow of the land
with salt water. There are about TO-
700 acres of this kind of land in the
Swinomish fats of which 1850 are un-
der dixie; from 5000 to 5000 in the
Skagit and Stillaguamish fats, and some
5000 in Samish fats. II we succeed
in getting the jam removed from the
Skagit river it will open up for settle
ment 30 900 acres more of most excel
lent land. In a few days the farmers
will be preparing their land for another
harvest, with the expectation of realiz.
ing from so to 100 bushels to the acre.
anything less being considered fail
ure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

Tag The weather has been exceed
ingly pleasant the past few days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

S@ It is reported that six or seven
inches of snow lays on the ground near
the Skokomish reservation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

- The Union Store Co. Is building
a new wharf at coupeville.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20

90 We will take chickens on subscription
account to this paper.-Echo.
We can readily understand what use
Cook can put chickens to, but must
confess, if he intends to eat them him
self, that such extravaganza appalls us.
Hitherto "yellow-legs" have been re-
served as the special diet of clergymen,
while impecunious editors have seldom
been able to obtain even o smell of the
savory Wand. Probably, however, the
Cook intends to make chicken.broth by
driving them through hot water. He
can doubtless dispose of those tough
enough to stand the ordeal afterwards
to middlemen at something below first
cost.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-20
TEE Mopoc Bosps.-The Salem Rec

TIE Mopoc BoNps.-The Salem Rec
ord thus describes the Modoc war bonds
of the State Of Oregon, which have just
been issued: "The bond is framed in
o rich border, in tints of great beauty,
representing the State Capitol building
in the center, as perfect picture as the
photograph itself. On the right hand
upper corner is striking photograph
of the lamented General Candy; ON
the left, almost a speaking likeness of
His Excellency, Governor Grover. The
wording, reciting the amount of indebt-
edness, and the law upon which these
bonds are issued, and the interest cou-
pons attached, are all beautifully done;
and the bonds once filled up and issued
will prove an honor to the State and
pleasing ornament to the several hold
ers. Judge Chadwick displayed good
taste and judgment in thus bestowing
great compliment on Gov. Grover,
and perpetuating the memory of the
deceased martyr, Gen. Candy. 1t is q
matter Of State pride that SO perfect q
presentation of the sorrow of our peo-
pie in the late Modoc war should be
preserved in this unmistakble manner"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21
Personal

There are several "only iirst-class
barber shops" in the city.
---Grand Master Lounsbury goes to Chi
cago tomorrow on Masonic business.
Mrs. l.. will accompany Inn. not, how
ever, on Masonic business.
Mr.. VI. ID. Moeller, agent vi the IT.
Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern rail.
rord at Charleston. was at the II. Charles
yesterday.
The parlor concert to be given al
Mayor Woods residence next week will
take place Thursday night instead oi
Tuesday. a. enormously announced III
yesterdays BULLETIN.
DIR. L. l.. Williams is confined to hi,
room with sickness brought on by expos
IRE and too close attention to business
The Doctor and lady will start on toul
south, this week, for the benefit of hi,
health.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21

of the necessary whercwith to erect
iirst-class house, and by this means all
the first-ulass JInpanies. in their journies
from the North to the South. would visit
Cairo.
The county Jail is not very well pa
tronized Just now. There arr but
few prisoners confined there at present,
sheriff Irwin having taken several squads
TO Joliet.
Next Tuesday evening. Mr.. Wallace
Of this city. will entertain number Of
young people at his residence on Com
ncrcial avenue.
In another place in this issue of the
BuLLr1iS will be found letter from the
future great city which will prove
interesting to those who may find time to
read it.
The rumor that Mr.. Breeze was run
ming for States Attorney was false. Mr..
Mulkey was the only candidate and re-
ceiyed In lakewood, 10 votes in Santa
Fe, lG; In Dogtooth, To- in North Cairo,
Ill. South Cairo, II. No votes were cast
in Goose Island, 1hcbes and Unity.
Clcarcreek has not been heard from.
The johnson County Woman says
that 1.-THE small pox Is about played out
In Cairo, and that persons need no longer
fear to visit that burg" True, the dis
ease is almost entirely disappeared from
among our people, there being but
two eases now in town, both Of which
are convalescent.
There IL said to be q disease of some
kind prevailing among the horses owned
in this city. A few days ago, Mr.. Mike
Coync purchased horse, and when he
had owned him three days, lac laid down
and died. Mr.. l.. II. Meyers, also lost a
good mare. The nature Of the disease
we have been Enabled to learn.
Mrs. Winston Is again very sick, and
her recovery i, dcspaircd of. For weeks
past she ha. been in dangerous state of
health. but few days ago she became
much better, and hopes were entertained
that she would again soon be well, but
she has now relapscd into more prccari-
ous condition than before.
The Liberal Religious Association
will hold a sociable at their hall every
Thursday evening from this time forth
until after Lent. a string band will be
In attendance on each occasion and firn-
i,h music for dancing. The association
extend a cordial invitation to all to be-
present and take part in the evenings EN-
tertainment.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21
Parish ScllOOl

The undersigned VIII open in this city,
on the first day of March LeXt, u Parish
school. while he will give to it his per-
sonal attention and efforts, the discipline
ami general irstruo,i,n win be in iulI
charge OF Mr.. + \. Taylor.
The school will be opened. daily, with
religious services. The religious ins,ruc-
ton will, at all times. be based upon the
tea hings OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
The course OF study viii embrace all the
common English studies, the higher ma'hC.
MATES, the natural sciences, aud also latin
and Greek.
The pri's Of tuition, for the term OF
sixteen weeks, will be only eight dollIrS,
PAYABLYIN ADVANCE. There will lie no
extra charges for any study, unless Gle man
should be required.
As this is "A private school. application
for admission must be m de either 70 Mrs
Taylor or to the Rector.
The Rector reserves tohimsef, Il Il hereby
makes this a condition OF attendance AT The
Parish school, that any pupil who refuses Il
submit to the dicipline Of the school
may he expelled il, in the judgment of thu
Re tor, this Is deemed best.
CHARLES A GILBERT,
Rector Church of the Redeemer.
J5.2-l6.2W
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21

AT the Liberal Religious Hall, DR..
Parker will deliver lecture on "Efiectual
Prayer.
There will be services at the Church
of the Redeemer to-day as usual, at 1890
a. IN, and 7:30 p. m. At the evening SER
vice. the subject will be idle Words"
There will Dc services at the Metho-
dist church to-day at II O'Clock am. and
go pm. The subject of the morning :
discourse will be "Tnc New and the Old. "
In the evening, the Rev. Mr.. Wallar
will repeat his lecture on "The Natural
and Supernatural" having been request
ed to do so by a number ofcitizens.
DIR. Thayer will preach in the Pres
byterian church this morning and eve
ming. The subject of his mornings dis
course will be "Songs in the night. =" In
the evening his subject will be 1.-The Sa-
lutatory-where, when and how
delivered"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21

Considerable excitement has prevailed
in the city during the past few days,
growing out of the absence Of Hon. H..
Watson Webb. The report has been
circulated that he left without the
knowledge of his family, and intends
to remain away from them. We kaop
that Mr.. Webb's family knew of his lie
parture and that he has been in commu-
nica,ion through the mail with his wife
and daughters during the week just past.
In view of these facts it would be well to
suspend Judgment in this case until fur
ther evidence is heard 1t is not wise, at
best, TO believe the scandal mopgers until
the truth OF what they say can no longer
be doubted. II
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21

Landlord, OF hotel, aud boarding houses
will fad II TO their Advantage 10 call upon
Mrs. Coleman. No ~ Fourth street, be-
tween W shing'on aud Commercial hycn-
ues, and ascertain her term. tor doing hotel
and DO, ding house washes by the week
Her wholesale pri e, are extremely
low. For piece work prices are
rs follow: single shirt and col
lar, Toe; per dozen Zoe; socks &c; two col
lars, be: twJ handkerehief-, DC; vests zoe;
and al gentlcmeu's wear. 1ie. per
dozen. Ladies' dresses, - 10 Doe;
skirt,ll t. 90; drawer, 10 to l5c; two
pair hose &c; two collar ) TO Ice. For la.
dies plain clothes 81 % per dozen; Tor Ia.
dle- fine clothes, 81 ~ per dozen; done
promptly, and promptly delivered. Pa
tronage solicited.
QE.g.fn-1m
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-02-21
General Items.

The Cairo Il Nincennes incline
plane is progressing finely.
Fosters lee house is completed, 50 we
are told.
Capt. Hambleton, John Carter and a
number OF Mound City people were in
town yesterday.
The Cairo 4 st. Louis narrow gauge
railroad coal dump is being pushed for
ward rapidly.
Remember DR.. Parkcr's lecture on
''Effectual Prayer" at Liberal Religious
hall tonight.
The entire vote polled for Mr.. Null
key. the candidate for States Attorney,
at the election last Tuesday, numbered
25s.
The next lecture to take place at the
High School will he delivered by W. II.
Morris. A great treat may be looked
for.
do not forget that the Rev. Mr.. Wal
lar will repeat his lecture on THE Ma
tural and Supernatural, at the Methodist
church tonight.
An exchange says that Cairo is full OF
loafers and beggars, and Sheriff Ham IT.
vim has been capturing them by the
| dozen"
There is some talk of blilding an
opera house in Cairo. The people who
! are working this matter up have plenty