Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-12-25
xarepean Grain Trade.


London, Dec. 20.-The Mark Lane En-
pr,ss weekly review OF the grain trade says:
rpricc3 in several of our markets have de
clined one shilling. In Paris -four has been
dull Markets in Holland. Germany. HIM.
gary, the Danu5ian principaltics and Egypt
Generally show no change. Al Dantxic, fine
Gid wheat Il one shilling higher, and best
new Is firm. At st. Petersburg quotations
have fallen shilling
Karthquake In Porto Rico.
There was an earthquake in Porto Rico on
the night of Dec. 9Th and 9th, which created
great alarm. Tho capitol San Juan. not
damaged, but the town Of Arccibo Is almost
entirely destroyed. Two churches and only
six houses remain and they are SO badly
damaged that they may fall any moment.
Expenses OF ths Pre.idenr's visit 90
Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2l.--Thc President
of the Centennial Board of Finance publishes
n card saying the citizens of Philadelphia
contributed the funds to entertain, Saturday
last, the President, supreme court and Con-
pressioual party. The Board of Finance
bore no part thereof.
m. @. Bowen w. Brooklyn Eagle.
New York, Dee. 21.-The suit of ii. G.
Bowen against the Brooklyn Eagle was be-
gun to-day In the same courtroom in which
the Tilton.Beecher case was tried.
Dishonest Gaugers Sentenced.
MmwAUKEE, Dec. 2l.-Jno. s. Tsft,-gaug.
er, convicted Of conspiracy to defraud the
revenue, to-day, was sentenced to five months
Imprisonment in the State prison and fine
of 81, 900 and half the costs of the trial.
Philip Weimer, convicted of the same offense,
was sentenced TO eight months imprison-
ment In the county Jail and q fine of ~, 600
and half the costs of trial.
A POlygamist Sentenced.
SALT LAKE. Dec. 21.-Geo. Reynolds, po-
lygamist, to-day sentenced by Chief Justice
White to four years imprisonment and $500
fine, was released on $40. 900 bail during ap-
peal to the supreme court
Legislative Commistee to ing uire into
Marine Losses.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-The resolution
OF Assemblyman Pullen calling for the ap-
pointment Of O Legislative committee to
inquire into losses OF reputed uDseaworthy
vessels sailing out of San Francisco, excites
no little comment here, more particularly
in nautical circles. The fact that Mr.. Pull
len was recently an employee of Goodall,
Nelson & Perkins, and Is man versed in
matters pertaining to seafaring life. adds
weight to his suggestion in view OF recent
occurrences. There Is a general impression
here, among seafaring men, that something
of the kind ought to be done without unnec.
essary delay, and Fullen's resolution is con-
sidered step In the right direction.
Death OF Brig..Gen. Morgan
Monday night, Brig. Gen. Morgan, Major
4th artillery, u. 8. A., died Of apoplexy at
Alcatraz Island. He had been suffering for
several days previous. General Morgan was
a son Of Judge Morgan, of New York. He
graduated at the U. 8. Military Academy at
West Point, July I, 1887. and entered the
army as Brevet Cd Lieutenant of artillery.
He served with distinction during the war of
the rebellion in the army Of the Potomac.
The funeral will be to'morrrw from Alcatraz
Island.
DominIon OF Canada and British Col
Toronto, Dec ala minute of the coun.
Gil of the Dominion Government Of British
Columbia, proposing new terms of union is
published. II proposes that British Colum.
bans shall relieve the Government OF the
obligations to build the Canadian Pacific rail
way, accepting in lien thereof, and as com.
pension for any delays that may take place
cash bonus Of g760. 900, to be applied either
toward local railway, or to other public
works In Canada. Also surrendering any
claims to lands which may have been reserved
in Vancouver Island for railway purposes.
Terrible Explosion ana Loss OF Life.
BOSTON, Dec. 22.--Shortly before r. NJ, a
terrible explosion occurred In South Boston
by which largo number of persons were
injured and several killed. II Is impossible
as to learn the cause Of the explosion or the
extent of the damage The gas main run
ming under Federal street bridge to South
Boston, and along the waters edge under
the pavement on Federal street, exploded
with loud report, tearing up the pavement
for 100 feet or more. The street was thronged
with people at the time. Many were buried
under the debris. Crosby's grain warehouse
was badly shattered aud will have to be taken
down. The foreman was instantly killed. It
10 supposed that several persons were blown
into the water Several dead bodies have
already been taken out.
Thei!ss Of KILLED spd wounded thus far Is
z, fatally injured. 4; seriously hurt, 8; slight
ly injured g. Seven persons are missing,
and are supposed to have been blown into
the water and drowned. 1t is supposed that
the recent cold weather caused the pipe to
burst, and the ground becoming impregna'
ted with gas, Ignition from cause communi-
Gated Are TO the confined gas aad caused the
explosion. A witness states that the first In.
timation wasa bright flash about the middle
Of the cause-way, followed by q sharp ex-
ploslon, paving stones, etc., flying Ia all di-
way on the right hand, under which the gas
main was; fell into the river, carrying with it
several persons, who were stunned. The
number Of The injured or killed by the ex-
ploslon has not yet been ascertained; but 1t
Is feared that several are buried under the
debris or are at the bottom OF the river. The
pavement was completely torn up for dis;
lance Of $50 feet. 81 ..a e1t ~ a.3s.H 7