Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-03-25
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
SPECIAL rELEaRAMs TO THE DAILY oIYMp1AN
Report from Indian Country.

ShteA'o, MaTcn I.-Ine following teie-
gram Is received at Sheridan's head quarters
from Brig. Genl Terry.
Mourn OF THE BIG HORN, March G.-Ar-
rived at Fort Peace March 4th and relieved
the garrison. The fort was evacuated to>day
at noon. The regular garrison consisted of
40 men, of whom were killed and wound.
ed. Thirteen had left and gone to the set>
Elements by night. l found in the fort 8
white men and an Indian, and have brought
them away. l saw no Indians, but found
fifty lodges of about 90 Sioux, who went
south. think they were watching the for.
to pick up any who ventured out. ~
(Signed) BRIsBIN, Comd'g.
Election Returns.
CONCORD, March 17.-Returns from all
towns and cities in the State, save two, have
given Cheney 1908 plurality over Marcy;
1881 majority over all. Total vote being,
Cheney Al, 66s, Marcy 37,975
Mining Excitement.
OMAHA, March 1.-THE rush of people to
the Black Hills increases daily. Eighty four
went yesterday and to-day. A special train
of twelve cars, containing mostly persons
bound there left here for Cheyenne.
severe snowstorm.
New YORK, March ia foot of snow
has fallen to-day in the northern portion of
the State and in portions of Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont it is still showing.
Will Return and Testify.
WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Att'y. Gen. Pier
pont several days ago, sent message to
Canada to bring Mr.. Marsh to Washington.
The Atty General has heard from his agent
and expects that Marsh will soon be here.
Terms of safety have been offered to him,
that in all probability will be accepted.
More War Nonsense.
LONDON, March 1S.--A Vienna dispatch as
serts that the Servian ministers seem to fa-
vor immediate war. The situation is aggra-
waited by continualraids of Turkish troops on
the frontier. The Turks are rendered utterly
reckless by want.
The Times special from Vienna says that
the Austrian representative at Belgrade had
another interview with Prince Milan on
Thursday, and urged him to make a binding
declaration in favor of peace. The Prince
asked a few days delay. He said if Monte
negro entered into action he could not re-
main behind, and preparations for war were
all the more necessary as the Turks were
again collecting on the Servian frontier.
Long cabinet consultations are held daily.
1t is thought at Belgrade that the govern
ment will send corps of observation to the
frontier as it did last year.
Railroad again Clear.
WELLS, New, March 1.-THE weather here
to-day has been warm and the snow is thaw-
ing fast The railroad is clear and will re-
main SO until more snow falls.
Frightful Accident and Loss OF Life.
LONDON, March ia Paris dispatch says
an arch of railway bridge over the river
Ill,gave away under the pressure of the flood.
A passenger train which was crossing at
the time was precipitated into the river. The
carriage fell on top of another, and was
dashed to pieces. Owing to the depth of
the stream aone of the passengers could be
saved. All were either crushed to death or
drowned. Thirty corpses have already been
recovered
a 4..l Money Rates.
NEW YORK, March 17.-Gold close Of 14i
a 14a.
War I'm Spain Ended.
New YORK, March 1S.-The proclamation
OF Peace in Spain was celebrated tonight by
a banquet in Delmonicos. The ministers Of
Spain at Washington and other representa-
tive Spaniards were present. The Islands of
Cuba and Porto RIGA were in Spain was with
other tcasts enthusiastically applauded.
~ NomInation Declined. g8B
PROVIDENCE, March 1S.-Genl. George
Lewis Cook declines the Democratic nomin-
ton for Governor.
Serious Railroad Accident. ,
MILWAUKEE, March, 1S-Asa freight train
on the Northwestern r. r. was moving north
| this forenoon the trestle work on the lake
front that supported the track gave away,
throwing the engine into the lake. Engineer
Berry and fireman named Lynch were
killed.
ial Schsnck won,t Talk.
New YORK, March, 1S.-Gen. Schenck is
staying quietly at the Brevoort House He
had many callers today, but declined to
talk with reporters about his case. ~ -
Mass. Republican Conyention.
BosToN, March 10. The Republican State
Convention will meet at Boston the .2Sth of
April. * f,'
Alfonso's Entranee iato Madrid.
CADIz, March liking Alfonso's entrance
into Madrid will be made Monday morning.
There will be three days of public festivities.
The King will enter at the head Of $4,000
troops. A TIE Deum will be sung in the ca>
thedral and triumphal crown will be pre-
sented to his majesty. In the afternoon
dinner vii be given to the soldiers, followed
by fireworks, illumination, bull fights and the
distribution of memorials and crosses A