, 1878-08-29
Local and News Items

Seattle ..Tribune:" The body OF Mr.. Da-
vd W. Crooks was found this morning
suspended by Il rope tied around his neck
extending from beam in one of the old
Iogging houses on his mrm six miles north
of town. He had evidently made dcltb-
crate attempt ut self destruction, the rc-
.ult of which was only 100 successful. He
stood upon a book, fastened the rope, and
then kicked away the book. The rop"
stretched so that he could stand upon the
floor, instead OF doing which he held mp
hi. feet and slowly choked to death. Mr.
Crooks was Il man of the most exemplary
character. against whom no faint OF I'M
morality or di shonor could attach. BE-
inc highly Conscientious. he could no long
rr endure the mental anguish caused by
his prruniary troubles, and looked to the
crave for that rcirt he could not find else
where. About three weeks ago lie al
tempted suicide by taking poison. Mr.
Crooks was u native of Canada, Il lumber
man by following, and % years OF age,
His wife died four years ago, and his two
children are now with his brother IN Tor
onto.
OLYMPIA has daily paper; AMI, from
its appearance, we should jIcge the resi-
dents of that place ought to be satisfied
with it as a local aid toward prosperity
It, cditor. j. NJ. Murphy, Esq. is cvi-
IDENTIFY ''sprcading himscIf'' this tiur: or
in other words he is in earnest about ac-
quitting himself with honor. Having
been a constant occupant OF the Journal
is,ic field since the establishment, by him.
of the 'Stndard' about eighteen years
AGO, Mr.. Murphy has had experience such
rs is mos: needed to qualify man for tie
attainment of distinction aS Il practical
and useful writer. Our differences of
opinion with him having always been
honestly expressed, we can willingly ac-
cord him deserved praise for his abilities,
Whether his latest venture is truly an sex
peliment' or not in a business point OF
view, his fitness tor the position OF Us ed
itor cannot be questioned.
BRO. n. s. Porter G.. w, Sect. Of Good
Tcmplars, desires us to announce that ac-
corlng to previous arrangements, dele
gates to the Grand Lodge 80 to hoIda meet
ing Seattle, Sept. lSth-by paying full
fare gomg. will be returned free on any of
the T.. :. Nav. COS Capt. Starr'sJ line OF
boats; Il 50 the steamers MessengcrIephyr
and Fanny Lake, and OH the n, L. ana
O. q Tcnino railroads, and the o. ). n.
Cos steamers. This IS certainly very kind
on the part of those companies.
MRS. Ward. Of DungenesS, is m out
going passenger on the Dakota this week.
Ilor destiny is in England, not far from
London. where shI expects to remain
with one OF her daughters. Her young
est child and son, Frederick, goes with her
Tor company and protection. Mrs. Ward
came to this country several years ago.
where she has since resided with her SONS.
The kind wishes of many warm friends
accompany her in this long journey home
ward.
THE second volume OF the History of
the United States, by the late WilIiam
Cullen Bryant, has just reached us from
the publishers. 10 promises to be n most
dcscrvcdly popular work. Mr.. Hender-
son. the agent. who is now IN town, claims
it, superiority over every other work OF
the kind in existence.
THERE will be services as usual in the
NJ f. church, of this place, on Sunday
evening next, at 7:3O; no services in the
morning. Sunday School as usmI. at2;l0'
p. NJ, conducted by DR.. n. ID. Hill, its
Superintendent. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening, at 1880.
TIE .sIim" court docket which we pub
l,h this week speaks volumes TOR the I'M
proving morals of this section, when CON-
pared with lockets formerly published.
JUDGE }. G.. Swan, u. 5. Inspector of
Customs at Neah Bay, is in town to re-
main few days before returning
WE acknowledge a pleasant call this
week from W. NJ. Tirtlotl, Esq, OF the
legal fraternity of Snohomish CITY,
On Monday the steam tug M"S'icE start
ed from this place to Departure Bay, nav
Ing the ship Topgallant In tow
COURT week is coming on, but the IN
dicatiOnS are that there will not be very
lengthy session.
PROF. W. II. Roberts, of this place has
been engaged as organist in the Presoy'
tcrian Church.
SEATTLE is having an interesting time
with incendiaries.