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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02
81 The political outlook in the Ea

81 The political outlook in the East
is exceedingly favorable. The Demo-
cracy were never more united than now,
and large element in the Republican
party have cut loose from all party ties
until the country is redeemed from mis-
rule. They will vote quietly as a unit
for Tilden and Hendricks. The ground
swell observed in the recent expressions
of popular opinion in Alabama and
Kentucky indicates the course of the
current as straws show the direction of
the wind.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02

ACT OF HONESTY. folks are
not all dead yet, as witness the follow
ing: Mr.. Warbass, of San Juan Is
land, on his way to this city, stopped
at Victoria to see the Dufferin show. In
his hurry to catch the early steamer, he
forget his pocketbook, containing some
two hundred dollars, and valuable pa
pers, leaving them under his pillow.
A few days ago Mr.. Clancy of the
Annie Stewart, handed him the pocket
book, all o. X.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02

@ Read the call for the Democrat
ic County Convention.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02

UNITARIAN SERVICES. D. N. Ut
ter will preach next Sunday morning
and evening in Tacoma Hall. Sunday
School as usual. Service in Tumwater
at three o'clock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02
FROM THE DAILY OF THURSDAY.

FROM THE DAILY OF TdUHsDA7.
A FIRE of magnitude occurred in San
Francisco, last Monday night, commencing
in the Pacific box factory, 5S1 Brannan st.
The German hospital on that street between
Third and Fourth and number of large
sash and box factories were burned. From
the German hospital to the corner of Third
street ten dwelling houses burned down.
On Ritch street, running from Brannan to
Townsend, between thirty and forty dwell
ings, occupied by poor families, were de-
stroyed. Or Crooks street, running from
Brannan to Townsend, at least twenty dwell
ling houses gave way to the flames. On the
west side of Third street twelve dwelling
houses succumbed. On Townsend street a
large number of buildings were burned to
ashes. so that 200 families were thrown out
of their homes by this confagration. The
loss is estimated at between 100000 and
$500, 600.
THE VARIETY TRoUPE.-The performance
of this company, in Columbia Hall, on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings, was rare
treat to those who believe in the injunction
of Laugh and grow fat" Jake Wallace is
unsurpassed in his specalties, and the re>
mainder of the performers are we'll up in
their parts The dancing by Williams and
Christy and Miss Harland were likewise fea-
tues of the entertainment, and George Lynn
as the old man, in "Dodging for Wife"
was greeted with applause.
AN exchange says the Secretary of the In
terror recently sent an agent into the Pacific
States and Territories to unearth frauds in
the land offices in lands entered upon by sol
diers' and sailors warrants. Many fraudu-
lent claims were discovered, more than four
fifths of which were in California, where
the land is in greater demand, and the next
greatest number in Washington Territory.
IT is 50 common now for emigrants to
to arrive here, that items headed: more
emierants" would assume the tenor of local
ads, or would sound like saying: ''more
water coming down Mill creek" OF course
we love to see them roll in and the more the
more so and if VIC don't notice every train,
it is because it's regular thing and nothing
new. So says the W. w. Statesman.
Two weeks ago Lewiston and the surround
ing county were visited by terrific water
spout, doing considerable damage especially
| to the road between Snake River and Clear
Water ferry. Teamsters on their way down
saw the rain descended in sold columns and
came pretty near sluicing their outfit into
Snake River.
PERsoNAL.-Capt. Stump. for many years
commander of the Oregon Steam Navigation
Company's boats on the Upper Columbia
was in town yesterday. He left by the An
ME Stewart last evening for Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02

The Kitsap county Democratic Cor
vention, held at Port Gamble, on the
21st inst, elected the following dele
gates to the Terri orial Convention
Theo. o. Williams, Geo. w. Dwelly
and John S. Condor. The nomination
of county officers was postponed until
Oct. 18th.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-02
Valuable Farming Land

FOR SALE.
OOACRES of land in the Puyallup valley.
GU commencing at the n. e. corner OF the
Donation Claim Of A. H. WOolery and run
ming along the North boundary OF said clam,
being i'm Section 80, Township 20, N. OF X:
East. about IA acres of said Land is now in
I. f. POUPORE,
Arcadia, Mason c., W.T..
April is. 1876. me-.
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Washington Standard
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new MATERIAL and STOCK.
And prepared to execute orders for
POSTERS, BILLS OF FARE.
RECEIPTS, PAMPHLETS,
And any Other kind Of Printing, Neatly
and Promptly.
o. The lowest Living prices are charged.
Printing by hand,
Printing by steam,
Or from blocks-by the ream.
Printing in black,
Printing in white,
Printing in cOlOrs,
OfsOmbre Or.bright.
Printing for merchants,
And land-agents, too;
Printing for any
WhOve printing to do;
Printing for bankers,
Clerks, auctiOneers,
Printing FssI t Sss d1srs Fl Wares.
Printing for diapers.
Who will send In their jobs
Or give us call.
Printing of pamphlets,
Or bigger books, ton;
In fact there are few things
But what we can do
Printing of placards,
Printing of bills,
For stores or for mills;
Printing of labels, -.
All cOlOrS or use, sirS,
Especially fit for
Territorial producers.
Printing of forms
All sorts you can get
Legal, commercial,
Or houses to let.
Printing done quickly,
Bold, stylish or neat,
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season. The supply will not DC sulhc'enI IVA
the home demand. Mr.. Smithers, on White
river, has lost twenty acres by rot, and his
loss is nearly $1,000 expended in preparing
the ground. seeding and cultivation. The
loss is general on the river bottoms, IN that
district. The fruit crop, however, IS unusuo
allv large. The trees are literally breaking
down with the prolific yield.
The Water Company is constructing res
ervoir tank on the hill opposite Tumwater'
which will hold &C, 600 gallons, and be provld-
ed with apparatus to filter the water oeiole II
enters the mains which lead to town. Inc
sawdust. sand and other foreign substances
which have passed through the pipes the past
few months have been serious annoyance
and at times rendered til. water almost unnt
for use. The proposed improvement VIII DC
therefore, heartily welcomed by consumers
Mr. Freeman shipped by the Dakota yes.
terday sample packages of square, turned
and half-round pickets, to test their sale IN
the San Francisco market. Ii they prove
acceptable large shipment will be MADE
next steamer They are made from the
heart of the timber obtained from water
pipe, are exceedingly tough and durable and
not liable to check from exposure to the
weather. He likewise sent sample lot OF
Tumwater doors.
A RECENT issue of the Portland Standard
contains the following with reference to one
of the familiar institutions of the Webfoot me-
tropolis: ''The aviary of the Cosmopolitan sa-
loon, of this city, which has been an attrac-
ton for wears, is now tenantless, and the
w.-nle Of those beautiful birds which Mr..
Green cherished SO ardently, will never more
be heard. The birds have all been disposed
of to Mrs. Money. o. Kalama, and the aviary
will be reconverted to business uses"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-08-17
THE SUMMER EXODUS
OFF TO THE CENTENNIAL.

AT this time when 30 many Of our
patrons are preparing for or contem-
plating their usual trip during the
summer solstice, IL IL well 10 present
to our readers the prominent advan-
tages offered by the railroad running
direct to the Centennial grounds. To
this end we would speak Of the econo-
nv, convenience aud desirability OF
taking the Great Fort Wayne & Penn
sylvania Line, which Is running three
49, daily Centennial trains from Chi
cago TO the very gate at the main en-
trance. These trains are made up OF
the elegant Pullman Parlor. Sleeping
and Hotel Coaches, and combine the
luxury and comfort of life at home,
yet gliding over this famous route,
noted for It's perfect equipment and
careful management, at a safe rate of
speed never yet attained by any rival.
A feature not TO pass unnotieed Is the
facility for reaching hotels. In the
linn mediate vicinity, witssfn Ave min
ntes walk Of the Centennial Depot.
arc to be found hotels, ut which good
accommodations can De obtained for
two to five dollars per day.
The Encampment at Elm Station,
near the Centennial Grounds. was es-
tabiished by tho National Grange Of
the Patrons Of Hushandry, for the
purpose of accommodating the large
number OF agriculturists who desire
10 visit the Exhibition, and 70 AFFORD :
comfortable and suitable resting place
At the moderate expense Of two ao'-
lars per day ....s.,., rns i'm
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-08-17
In Memoriam.

Bellefontaine Lodge, No. 1853, A.
+. & A. NJ, at q recent communica-
ton, adopted the following, in ref
erence to the death of its Secretary,
A. G. Thissell:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the
Grand Master of the Universe to
call from among US our worthy broth
or and Secretary, A. G, Thlssell,
therefore
ResolUed, That we deeply feel the
loss Of an esteemed brother and
good citizen.
ResolUed, That our warmest sym
pathies are rendered to his bereaved
wife and family.
Resolred, That these resolutions be
spread upon our records, and that
the Oskaloosa Herdkd, the Reform
Ledder the Knoxville JOURNAL and
the Marion Co. Democrat be reques-
ted to publish, and that q copy be
sent, under seal of the Lodge, to the
wife Of the deceased.
q. COUNSEL,
Il. Il, RANDALL,
+. ID. BOYER,
Committee.
Tracy, Iowa, Aug. Is. 1876,
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KANSAS flour ct Fulton's.
0tIey.

UUey.
AUGUST IA.
The weather has been so extremely
hot for the last few days that we have
exhausted ourselves in trying to find
q cool place, but without success.
Business il rather dull now with
erybody except the Squire" and
constable who have all they can at
tend to. e
The corn looks we'll at present but
needs rain very badly. The oats crop
was not as good as was anticipated.
Those who have threshed report an
average yield at about Is bushels per
acre.
The boy who stole the apples got a
sound whipping by the owner Of the
orchard. The man who whipped the
boy "will get his hide hung on fence
stake to dry" says the father Of the
boy. For further information en-
quire of "Chiel."
Amos Tenant, one Of the most en-
terprising merchants of this place, ia
now selling goods at cost. for the
purpose of closing out his entire stock
and quitting the business. We un-
derstand that he intends removing
to Canada, his native country, on ac-
count of his wife's bad health. Mr..
Tenant is gentleman in every sens 9
Of the word, and we heartily wish him
success wherever his fortune may be
cast.
In the case Of Larceny mentioned in
my last communication the prisoner
was held until Tuesday morning, the
Sth, when his release was procured on
the ground that the prosecuting wit
ness did not appear against him in a
reasonable time. After the prisoner
was released he was Immediately ar
rested on an information accusing
him of being one Of the parties en-
gagged In the riot the Friday evening
previous. He was fined $40, inclu-
ding costs, whereupon he Immediately
filed an Information against saloon
keeper In Pella who sold him the
wkiskey, and by so doing his fine was
RENTED. A warrant was issued for
the arrest of the said saloon keeper,
who has brought in on Tuesday eve
ming, the sth. No proof being found
to the contrary, he was fined $50 and
costs. On his refusal to pay the fine
be WAS taken to Knoxville aud COM
mitted to the care of the sheriff
On Tuesday the 10th, @. 0. Wood
man and G. w. Hungate beth of
Knoxville as i understand, were
brought before the Justice of the
Peace on an information filed charg-
ing them Of participating in a riot on
the Friday evening previous. They
were dismissed for lack of sufficient
evidence to convict. They immedi-
ately went their way rejoicing at
their escape but cursing Otley.
More anon. BERT.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-08-17
THE CAMPAIGN JOURNAL
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to Secure the Largest and Best
Home Paper at Reduced Price.

In order to introduce the JOURNAL
to new readers, and il possible lay the
truth In weekly installments at the
door Of every house In Marion county
during this important Presidential
Campaign, we offer the following.
CHEAP RATES
to subscribers in the county, from
now to December LIST, or any shorter
time:
Single subscriptions at the rate OF
Sets. per week.
In clubs Of five or more 2Acts. per
week for each copy.
The above rates apply only to new
subscribers.
The election will occur Nov. eth,
and from now until that time the
JOURNAL will give its readers a large
amount of political matter, prepared
with the greatest possible care as to
accuracy, and In condensed form, In
order to make it do the most good
possible for the Republican cause,
liberty, justice, political honesty and
reform, and for the best interests Of
the people and the country. The
JOURNAL will not hesitate to condemn
what il deems TO be wrong within its
own party, and will oppose with all
its power the efforts of the Democratic
party, under its old corrupt and dis
1nra 10 Of h.
nation.
Home affairs will also receive full
and careful attention.
Will not our friends assist us to ex.
tend the circulation Of the JOURNAL!
We have placed the price as low al
we can possibly afford. Send us clubs
and single subscriptions, and we will
give you first-class paper.
Send 55cts. for single copy to Dec,
lst, Is weeks, commencing with
first issue in August.
Send S2.25 for copies to Dec. LIST.
Send orders as early as possible.
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HO FOR CENTENNIAL. --- Arrang.
ments are being made for an eXcur.
sion party of 80 or 40 persons to 20
from Knoxville to Philadelphia, in a
special coach, Mt reduced rates II q
party Of 80 can be made up in time a
coach can be had, TO run direct to
Chicago, There the party will take
another coach direct for Philadelphia.
Apply at once to j. NJ. Bechtel,
Agent, at the depot, for definite in
formation AZ TO rates, time Of leaving
Knoxville, etc. Ten or twelve tiok-
cts have already been spoken for, and
those who want seats in the coach
should apply soon. IL viii be much
more pleasant for those who intend 10
20 tojoin this party, and cheaper be-
sides,
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Franklin Township.


Harvest Is over and threshing has
commenced. The wheat crop Is al
most total failure; will not get back
our seed. Oats fair in quantity, but
poor In quality. Prospects are now
favorable for good crops of corn, po-
tatoes and "sich."
We hear OF quite number of cases
of what they call cholera morbus; but
we think "kukumber-kolicn is nearer
right. 1921
The old bald headed Democrat says
he shall wash up, scTape the moss of
his back, put on 'soxn and vote for
Hayes.
cold Joe" occasionally goes to town
and comes back with his "bowels and
bottle fun of what he calls liquid
ecstncy, and makes things howl
around pretty lively for Tilden while
II lasts.
One of our old citizens went to Dali
las to the show. While there he made
the acquaintance Of some three-card
monte-men, and came away s45 poor
or and great deal wiser; and still he
lie not happy.
The ''bossn horse jockey has been
Off on trading expedition. He came
back with three of his front teeth in
his stomach, his nose swelled to the
size of seed cucumber. minus one
half of his north ear, his scalp lock
missing, and his anatomy battered up
pretty well generally He thinks he
wont trade with that man any more.
A b. Stoner and wife have returned
from the Centennial, and report
everything lovely and serene, except
the terribly hot weather.
Nobody has built any barns, nor
anybody died, nor been born here for
long time. This is unusual for
franklin township, as births are gen.
orally Of az frequent occurrence as
murders in Red Rock SAM.
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KANSAS -four at Fnlton's.

SILVER DIsPLAY.-Calla at the Jew
eIry Store of w. r. Rigg, In bank
building, northwest corner of Public
Square, and see his display of fine sill
yer ware, embracing casters, cake bas
kets, butter dishes, pickle dishes
spooners, cups, goblsts, napkin rings
knives and forks, butter knives, table
spoons. tea spoons, mustard spoons
ETC., all of which will be sold at east
ern market prices. Don't forget.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-08-17

our best speakers and writers?n How
very kind OF him TO ask? One sell
dom meets with 30 much true in
wArdness." Good. kind, noble. gen.
ereus "Iowan.' do please send me
few Of our your best "speakersn
and writer's / do wish so much to
be able TO write noble sentences and
to be above criticism Send the
writers" please. theyiare not gener-
LAY so troublesome as our speakers. "
Mark the nodesty which this ques-
ton betrays. Hemight have spoken
Of years devoted to the study of the
classics, OF an extensive course Of read
ing Of his library, etc. etc. But no,
one simple question to indicate his
sympathy for those deprived OF like
privileges. and all the balance must
be inferred from the purity of his
language and the splendor Of his
diction.
Iquote once more from the County
superintendent "School-ethics merits
the attention, and strictly of every
teacher and will be the prominent
subject for discussion" To cause
this to read more to his liking "Iowann
has supplied comma after the word
"strictly,n which. however does not
improve the reading. "Iowan" ap-
proves of this sentence, thinks
at is not good" and says Gould
Brown, himself could not object to
it,, charitably supposed that the
printer had marred this sentence; but
"Iowann exonerates both the Devil
and the author. Gould Brown would
Of course. approve Of nothing moi
sanctioned by the best speakers and
writer's" whose productions are al.
| ways models. Then it JoUotcs that the
above sentence becomes q model
In conclusion, and In return fol
advice given me: Go, now. and begin
the study of language. Commence
with Swinton's Language Primer. :
Your progress will be slow, for you
have much to learn. V. w. \
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FREE ENTERTAINMENT.
Rev. Schermerhorn's Readings at Court
House thursday Evening

Rev. HI. r. Schermerhorn, OF Pella,
has been invited by the teach ers'
Institute, now In session here, to read
some OF his choice selections before
the Institute and the citizens Of Knox
vile. He has given consent, and ar
fangments have been perfected. The
readings will be given ut the Court
Houre this Thursday evening,
Mr.. 3. 10 the Pastor of the Second
Reform Church Of Pella. He is a
professional elocutionist, and has
established reputation for very high
merit a. skilled reader. The
JOURNAL can without hesitation, from
personal knowledge assure our citi-
xens rich treat II they attend the
readings. Be sure to come out and
hear. No charge for admission.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-08-17

ALL persons suffering with chronic
disease should 1T once avail them
selves Of the visit of Drs. Yarnall 4
Son to Knoxville this month. This
season Of the year IL most favorable
for cure, and the opportunity now
offered II one rarely given. These
gentlemen are reported In all the
leading papers where they 60 q
skillful and scientific physicians, per.
forming some wonderful cures. Re
member they visit Knoxville Monday
and Tuesday, August 21st and 22d
Rooms at the Amos House. lw
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Attica.

Abgest IL.
Attica is still striving to retain q
place among the active towns OF the
county. During the present summer
however but little Improvement has
been made in the way of building,
repairing, etc.. owing perhaps to the
hard times of which many complain.
Whitlatch 4 Holiday, last week
removed their stock Of drugs from
Columbia to this place, where they
will sell to the public Its portion In
due season. This makes our town
almost independent. II Is what we
have needed for some time, and We
hope they may succeed In building up
good trade.
ED. Swallow, Of the Christian de-
nomination, held service here last
Sabbath morning and evening. After
the morning sermon. on repairing to
North Cedar, six persons were bap-
tized and added to the membership OF
the church.
B Cathcart q Bro. started last week
with . drove of $50 hogs for shipment
at some point on the A. *. q ID.
: John Rowland 10 enlarging and
remodeling his house, putting cellar
under the same, lox26 feet. iiig rs 4 i
! VIM. Roebuck is putting up gran
ery and corn crib combined 28xc7 fee1,
! Work has begun on the foundation Of
the new Lutheran Church at Prairie
College. Frame work all done, and
most az ths matsSial on the ground.
Size OF building 30x40 feet. $50
:. N. Flanagan sold to "A. Burris
30 acres Of land. Price $500
AS usual In blackberry time the
woods are infested with big snakes,
panthers. etc, and serve as good
purpose as scarecrow Ia a cherry
tree.
The shower the other evening
up the fArmars face about.
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II is recommended that the electors Of the sew
eral townships meet on Saturday, August %, At
their usual places Of holding elections, for The
selection Of delegates.
The voters Of Marion county who are opposed
20 the principles and yicws now entertained by
the Democratic party and sre IN accord Win me
following principles are respectfully requested,
without regard to past political differences ana
opinions TO participate III the selection % oe'e-
gates
All who are in favor Of liberty and equality 1e'
fore the Law; all VINO favor economy and rs.Gsinj
those who wish to sec the youths Of orr country
educated under the free school system those "hf
desire TO see the undying worm o. secession
crushed out, aud the union 81 our states pre-
scrvcd; those who disbelieyc In the old state
gights dogma That each State Is sovereignty
having the inheren. right % seeede. and step 1i
ofthe union Of states. al such are cordially ~
yited TO attend
By order Of the Republican Central Committed
of Marion county. T. X. HAYS,
Knoxville, Aug 2, 1916. Chairman
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Original Notice /.

To j. Z. Porter and Louisa Il. Porter.
You are hereby notified, that
on or before the oath day Of July A..
ID. 1876, q petition of q. Is. Ayres will
be filed In the office OF the Clerk
of the Circuit Court OF the
State Of Iowa, In and for Marion
county, claiming OF you the sum OF
one hundred and fifty dollars on O
promisory note and the foreclosure OF
q certain mortgage upon the following
described real estate, to-wit:
The west two-fifths OF the south
half Of block thirty 1907 in the city Of
Knoxville, Iowa, with ten per cent.
attorneys fees.
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon Of the second
day Of the November term, A. ID. 1875,
OF said Court, which will commence
on the 9Th day Of November A. ID:
1875, default will be entered against
you and judgment rendered thereon
STONE a. AYREs,
s-Il Plaintiffs Attorneys.