Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-09

measurer, had the top of his head taken of
by piece of the boiler. Everett Jones,
feeder, had his arm and leg badly broken
The boiler was blown distance of two hun
dred feet.
The New York Dilemma.
New YORK, Sept. 3-The Democratic di
lemma intcnsifies every hour. The World,
Albany Argus and some other journals pro
pose ignoring Seymour's declination altogeth
er and marching on to victory under his
name and banner. The San says it would
not be advisable, in our judgment, to put
either Dorshemer or Potter in nomination
for the first place on the ticket Some con
spicious Democrat of long standing in
the party and of necessary reputation in the
State should be nominated; such a man, for
instance, as Hand, of Albany, or Lord, OF
Utica The Sun says, We should respectfully
advise that few gentlemen who have be-
come rather conspicuous in the campaign,
should be promptly withdrawn. Among
| these, w. S. Andrews and Mr.. FELTON, a rel
alive of Mr.. Tilden, may be mentioned
They are gentleman of much activity no
doubt, but not qualified to be trusted with the
power Of running or even ipjuring important
public concerns. ]. Thomas Spriggs and S.
T. EaircEild might also, at the same time,
be restored 10 that private life which we
trust they may long continue to adorn.
Quiet Election In Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, Sept. 4.-The election has
been the most quiet and orderly ever held
The State conceded to the Democrats by an
overwhelming majority.
Will Reassemble
UTICA, Sept. 4.-Gov Seymour's letter has
lust been given to Magonc. The State Con-
vention is to be called to reasscmble at Sara
toga on Septt mber 18th.
The Washington Monument Surren-
dered to the Government.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-Washington Monu-
ment Society which, under q charter from
Congress now holds possession Of the uEfin-
ishcd shaft here and everything relating
thereto, had meeting t0>day to consider the
Congressional appropriation of 5000, 900 and
the provisions imposed. The Society de-
cided to give transfer deed to the govern
ment, relinQuishing possession of the mon
ument and its surroundings They signed o
document to that end addressed to the Amer
can people to be issued in few days, calling
on them to aid the government by continu-
ing their subscription to the monument,
thus sharing the honor of finishing the work
The officers of the Society say there was
great hope that the Masons, Odd Fellows and
other societies would aid materially the
work, and think much will be done by them
The monument has thus far cost $3.50, 600
and is only about one-third done. The So
ciety has now over $40, 900, and quantity of
material, memorial stones, etc. AS soon as
the transfer is effected thorough examinations
will be made of the foundations of the
structure by a board of engineers, and the
work will be Immediately resumed.
Swtndle Unearthed.
The T4bune's Washington special says the
examination by the Indian office, Of the ques-
ton pending between North Carolina and the
Western Cherokees, has led to the unearthing
of Democratic swindle, extending through
three administrations, and amounting to over
81, 900, 900. The money stolen was appro-
priated by Congress at various times in con-
nection with the removal of the Cherokees
from Northern Georgia and vicinity, to the
Indian Territory. A good portion of the
money appropriated under the treaty of re-
moval went into the hands of those in the
| ACHOCluliC lIlS WIZ uluuuSCu TIC A1dlT
and who, through the administrations of
Polk, Pierce and Buchanan, continued
| to press claims, insert bills and secure ap-
preparations for expenses incurred in the re-
mOval. Where the actual cost of removal in
many cases was only $50 per head, from $3.50
to 5000 was charged and in the bills for the
removal fictitious number of Indians was
submitted and allowed. The investigation
thus far involves number of Democratic
politicians of the administrations named, and
has shown that the money stolen outright
was not less than So, 100000
The Monroe Riot.
MONROE, L., Aug. 3O.-About 20 citizens
going to the scene of last nights trouble
with the negroes saw only one squad of
armed negroes, who hastily fled. The ne
gr0es generally are not visible. Apprehen
sions have generally subsidized, but feeling
of insecurity prevails. Measures purely pa
cific have been instituted for the prevention
of further outrages.
The Tribunes New Orleans special says:
Very exciting reports come from Monroe,
La, from Democratic sources of the usual
tenor that the blOOdthirsty blacks are in
arms against the Whites. The report fur
nished to the associated press last night was
| from McCranie, editor of the Ouchita Tele-
graph, o member of the Democratic State
Central Convention. The only person killed
so far being leading Republican. Dink-
grove, there is strong presumptive testi>
mony that the white leaguers are not wholly
in the right:
| A special to the New Orleans Republican
says: On Saturday afternoon, at a barbecue,
four miles below Monroe g white and COL
ored man disputed, but without serious re-.
suits. That night and until Monday, num-
Der of whites patrolled the road near there
No disturbances occurred until Monday
night, when the house of 7. Garrett, Jr.,
nine miles below Monroe, and David Faux,
twelve miles below, were fired into by un.
known parties, nobody being hurt. Sheriff
Hamlet with deputy visited LOgtown yes
terday and found everything quiet, except
that the c0lOred people generally had aban-
dohed their homes and were sleeping out.
A band of mounted whites went there soon
after, and after conference with the
blacks resulted in their returning home, and
confidence being apparently restored.
Republican Meeting Broken up in
| vicksburg.
| MEMPHIS, Aug 29.-The Aralanche's spe-
cial from Jackson, Miss. says after the or.
ganization of the Hayes and Wheeler club at
Vicksburg last night ex-senator Pease was
rOtten-egged by the mob while attempting to
speak from the gallery of the pOstoffice. A.
H. Arthur, an old and respected citizen of
Xicksburg, was the chairman of the meeting
but he was powerless to suppress the disor-
der.
More Trouble In Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Sept 4.-The Democrats