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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-15
Official Press Of King County.
BECOMING WEARY.

Among the recent Congressional pro-
ceedings, we note the introduction Of q
resolution by Beck, Of Kentucky. de-
claring it ''inexpedient to impose taxes
1T this time for the purpose of provi-
ding q sinking fund, and directing the
Secretary Of the Treasury not to pur-
chase any bonds for the reduction OF
the principal of the national debt until
further order Of Congress.
This shows that the great strain upon
the American people in having paid off
over $500. 900. 900 of the principal of
the national debt besides the interest,
in gold coin, since the war, is begin
ming TO tell in signs of exhaustion. 1t
is not alone the severity of the taxation
in itself that u a cause Of this result.
but coming, as 1t does now, in conjunc-
ton with the pressure upon public &C.
tivity that is incident to the specie re-
sumption policy. This proposed change
of the financial system has operated to
produce very general withdrawal OF
funds from active industry. and cause
them to be held close in hand in answer
to the anticipated extraordinary de-
mand.
THIS looks little as though we were
destined to Initiate the example of Eng.
land in this regard That nation can Q
out of the twenty-five years war with
France. victorious, but with q great
public debt. For q time she held out
gallsntly in her struggle to wipe this
out. but when the popular distress
grew intolerable as the screws were
frightened turn by turn in the accom-
plishm0nt of her specie resumption, the
sinking fund had to be abandoned. and
the government settled down to the
policy of perpetually paying a tribute
in the shape of interest to the capital
lists who became Ler creditors in the
maintenance of her destructive contest
with Napoleon.
1t is ty all means to be hoped that
this country will be able to hold out
steadily and succeed in completely ex-
tinguishing this great national incubus,
the public debt. 1t is not desirable
that there should be perpetuated in
this country any sumptuary class Of
capitalists privileged to live indspen.
IDENTIFY of labor. or any kind of activity,
on the interest of what the nation owes
and cannot pay off.
If the reduction of the public debt
should be suspended now. it is hardly
probable that it could ever be resumed
again at any subsequent period.
The policy that seems most likely to
be demanded by the great body of the
) American people. is one of . modified
but practical resumption of specie pay.
ment, without postponement. and the
continuous diminution of the debt by
slow but steady degrees.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-15
EUROPE.


LONDON March 13-Hobart Pasha
has been ordered to sail for the coast of
Thessaly. The Turks have devastated
eight Christian villages IN Crete and
mastered many people. The Thessa.
liam insurgents claim to have defeated
the Turks. with loss of 400. Accounts
are conflicting.
BERLIN, March l4-Thc Anglo Aus
trian demand that the whole of the
Russo-Turkish agreement shall be sub
mitted to the congress arises from the
belief that special and secret arrange
ments have been entered into, indepen-
dent of the principal treaty.
LONDON, March 1.-The Wyven tur-
ret ship built for the Southern Confed-
eracy. but detained by the Govern
ment. and ever since moored in that
harbor, has been brought to Davenport
Dockyard to be prepared for commits
sion.
In the House OF Commons this eve
ming Stafford Northcote, in reply to a
question, said the Government has
agreed to take part in the congress.
Eogland will maintain her views in the
congress, and will require. before en-
tering. that every article OF the treaty
be placed before the congress in such q
manner that the congress can Judge
whether articles are to be accepted or
not.
VIENNA, March l4.--Russia has in.
timated her desire that Congress meet
on March 30th. the twenty second an
niversary of the signature of the treaty
OF Paris. The Austrian Government
firmly anticipate that the Congress will
meet in assembly that day.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-15
WYOMING.

CHEYENNE. March 1.-THE west
bound passenger train WAS thrown from
the track six miles YES, of the North
Platte at half-past two o'clock ,hi,
morning by . broken rail. The engine
and mail coach passed over all right
The baggage. two coaches and . sleeper
were badly wrecked. but no enc hnr,
There were three emigrsnt cars attach
ed TO the rear of the train, which were
replaced on the track and taken l~ck
to the North Platte with the pas.en-
gers, who will remain there until the
next regular train west tonight.
The Colorado Central. so long snow
bound at Taylor's and Lone Tree, arri-
we'd here at ten o'clock this morning.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-03-15

CINCINNATI. March Il. - Advices
from the interior of this State indicate
that the storm for the past two days
has been one of great severity. A great
amount of damage has been done to
property generally, and especially to
railroad property \ large portion of
the lowsr part of Mansfield. Ohio. Is
covered with water to depth of three
feet, covering the first floors of many
dwellings.
The Gazette, to-day. publishes dis
patches from fifty-seven points in south
ern portions of Ohio, Indisns and
Northern Kentucky. from which it ap
pears that the prospect for a large
crop of wheat is exceedingly good. The
average of that sown last fall is larger
than ever known. Not one report is
unfayorable, though from few points
there are apprehensions of rank
growth.
WASHINGTON, March l4.-Collector
Brayton, at Greenville, South Caro-
lima. telegraphed the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, that he has organ
lied force of thirty men. who are now
on their way to Pickens County Red
mond, with thirty men. followed Capt.
Hoifmsn's force of eight men all day
Tues lay, they being powerless to con
tend with Redmond's gang, retreated to
Roster. waiting reinforcements. Red
mond has ordered citizens at their peril
not to furnish food or shelter to the
Revenue officers Warrants will be pro-
cured for jail breakers and other reve-
nue. culprits. They will either be cap
tured or become fugitives.
NEW YORK, March ii - From the
HeralGs New Orleans special it appears
there is little doubt the Legislature is
held here in connection with the Re-
turning Board pardons. 1t was stated
this morning by undouoted authority
that fourteen Democratic Senators had
agreed to stand by Governor Nichols in
pardoning Anderson, and they would
delay legislation until Andsrson's case
was decided by the Supreme Court in
fnrtherance of this arrangement. They
have not passed any important House
bills sent to them, and are delaying
matters in every possible way.
Several Washington specials say the
Democratic caucus yesterday on army
bills was unsatisfactory, only thirty or
so being present.
WHEELING, w. Va. March l3-The
heavy storm on Monday unroofed
houses, killed great quantity of stock,
and inflicted other serious damage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
Marriage Contract of We Olden Time.

At the April meeting of the London
Society of Biblical Archaeology, the
Translation of an Egyptian contract
of marriage" was presented by Eugene
Revillant. The original of this curious
document, which is among the treasures
of the Louvre, is written in the demotic
character upon small sheet of papyrus
1t bears the date Of the year 33 of Pto-
lemy Philadelphus, and the contracting
parties are Patma, son of Pehelkhous,
and Taoutem, the daughter of Rehu.
The terms of the deed express with
great particularly the amount of dowry
required by both sides, and the provis-
ions made in case of reputation. Then
follow a declaration of the rights of the
children which may result from the
marriage, and promise securing the
payment ofthe mothers pin-money
couched in these words: Thy pocket
money for one year is besides thy toilet
money which | give thee each year,
and it is thy right to exact payment of
thy toilet-money and thy pocket-money,
which are to be placed to my account,
which give thee. Thy eldest son, my
eldest son, shall be the heir to all my
property, present and future. I will es-
tablish thee as wife,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE american Exchange of New York
contains a statement of grain receipts
at Baltimore, New York and Philadel-
phia which is ofinterest to the west and
especially to the water transportation-
lists. The Exchange states that the freight
rates by rail from Chicago to the above
named cities is quoted firm at 20 cents
per 100 pounds for grain to New York,
Is cents to Philadelphia: and II cents
10 Baltimore. The effect of this dis
elimination in favor of Baltimore and
Philadelphia is seen in the comparative
statement of receipts of grain by rail
road at the ports named below during
the first three days of this week. 1t
should be borne in mind that there are
two railroads leading directly from the
grain markets of the west to this city,
while each of the other cities mentioned
Is supplied with ONLY one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE Governor ofGeorgia has commut-
ed the death sentence of Mrs. Southern of
Pickens county, to Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for ten years. Mrs, South
ern killed Narcissa COwart her rival at a
dance in Pickens county about eighteen
months ago. immense pressure was
brought to bear on the Governor to in
duce him to commute the sentence, and
his decision gives the liveliest satisfac-
tion,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
Remedy for Hard Times.

Stop spending SO much on fine
clothes, rich food and style. Buy good,
healthy, food cheaper and better cloth
ing; get more real and substantial
things of life every way, and especially
stop the foolish habit of running after
expensive and quack doctors or using
so much of the vile humbug medicine
that does you only harm, and makes
the proprietors rich, but put your trust
in the greatest Of all simple, pure
remedies, Hop Bitters, that cures al
ways at tr1fing cost, and you will see
better times and good health. Try il
once. Read of it in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

ONE of the wonderful effects of the
tornado in Wisconsin last week was its
crushing force. Several cases are des-
cribed where houses were lifted high up
in the air and while thus suspended
were crushed 10 atoms by the force of
the wind; even stones were pulverized
bv the terrific whirl of the winds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE associated press man at White
hall informs the world that Vice-Presi-
dent Wheeler, Mrs. Hayes and Fannie
Hayes, are carrying death to the Adiron-
dack trout; the two latter having taken
several whose combined weight was
twenty pounds, all in one day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE vote on the confirmation Of S. B.
Packard, as consul to Liverpool, in the
senate, is reported as q ayes TO % nayes,
strict party vote. 1t, however, has the
appearance of being little too hight on
both sides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE democrats of Pennsylvania in
state convention resolved against any
effort to mseat President Hayes but ex-
pressed the belief that his seat was OBJ
tanned through fraud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE white house will be the scene of
wedding the last of June. General
Russell Hasting, of Rockford, ILL.,, for
merly marshal of North Ohio, and dur
ing the war lieutenant colonel of Presi-
dent Hayes regiment, and Miss Platt,
a niece Of President Hayes, will consti-
tute the couple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

the gentleman in charge of the bill.
The motion to reconsider was
then carried-yeas, 121; nays, ia.
Messrs. Wigginton and Patterson
voted with their party so the house
voted to limit the strength of the army
to 10000 men, Without disposing of
the bill the house adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE Boston Herald interviewed all
the governors on the question of the
Potter resolution. The sentiment SEEM
ed pretty general in favor of not having
the president ousted while sentiment
was more evenly divided in reference
to investigation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

TIE Russians will be compelled to
give the Turks another training or get
away from Constantinople pretty soon.
The voice of England makes the Turks
brave.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

LONDON dispatches report great salts
faction there over the prospect of a
peaceful settlement CT the European
question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

man Page of the Tenth judicial circuit
impeached by the house of representa-
tives for official misconduct last winter,
Ex-Gov. Davis, as counsel for Page. sub
mitted challenge objecting to the sit
ting of Senator Clough, of Mower coun-
ty, as prejudiced and interested in the
case. 5.-
TOUGH ON HARVARD BOYS.
A Boston press dispatch says the Har-
ward students who have been recently
discovered By the college autho rites as
having knowledge of the examination
papers before they were regularly Is
sued, and two members of the Junior
class have been expelled, and one or
two employees removed.
MINNESOTA FLOUR FOR ENGLAND.
A New York dispatch of the 21st
says the special train of flour which left
Minneapolis on the evening of the 10th
inst, via Chicago and st. Paul, on the
Michigan Central, Great Western, and
Erie railways, arrived here last even
ing, and was delivered to a steamer for
London this morning, making the fast
est time ever made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE Russian government has decided
to abolish trials by jury where attempts
are made to assassinate government
officials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

soldlers and shipping. Troops. guns,
ana stores are going thence to Burgas,
on the Black Sea, or by the Bender
Railway to Roumania and Bulgaria.
THE TURKS.
the Turks are not idle. They have
brought troops across the Bosphorus
from Scutari, until $50 battalions now
man the northern line. Heavy siege
guns have been moved from the Bos-
phorus batteries into these lines, while
the batteries on the Asiatic side have
been strengthened SO as to form, in
conjunction with the fleet, line of
defense to which they may retire in
case of need, though they now are
more than ever confident of their
ability to hold their positions.
MORE PEACE TELEGRANIs.
The London Times of May 23d saws
advices from st. Petersburg state that
Prince Gortshakoff is better, and hopes
to attend the congress which is thought
to be certain
The opinion prevails that Count
Schouvaloff takes to London instruc-
tions containing the elements of a
friendly decisive solution of the ques-
ton at issue. The. secresy maintained
by him will continue till the govern
ment receives his answer from Lon
don, which is not to be telegraphed but
sent by courier. Accordingly moth
ing certain will be known before next
week. .sat-..s
SCHOUVALOFF ARRIVES IN LONDON.
Count Schouvaloff arrived too late to
have an interview With Lord Salisbury.
He will call on him to-day
THIS Is A PEACE DISPATCH.
The London Standard of Wednesday
morning, May 22d, states that it is now
more than probable the congress will
meet during the first fortnight of June;
also that owing to the unsettled state of
public affairs in Constantinople, the
British fleet will probably move to
Princess Islands.
The Press Association understands
that in replying to the request of the
Duke of Westminster to receive the
deputation with the peace declaration,
signed by over 100000 persons, the
Marquis of Salisbury has stated that he
is unable to receive the deputation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

CONGRESS is again talking about id
iourning IN June, and it is stated none
Of the railroad bills or tariff bills can
pass at this session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE republicans of Vermont in state
convention sustain the course of Hayes
administration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

SENATOR Don CAMERON has arrived
in Washington and with mis- bride is
enjoying the congratulations of his
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE Minnesota senate is yet in ses-
sion upon the impeachment case ofSher-
man Page.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

Mark Twain told newspaper report
er that he was going abroad in order to
find quiet place to write, where he
would not be disturbed once day. 1t
is singular it never occurred to him to
remain at home and secure desk in
store that doesn't advertise. -Norritovn
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

THE house of representatives has had
a long siege with the army approprla
tion bill which has not yet passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
THOSE INVITATIONS.

A Vienna correspondent, writing un-
der date of May 9th, says the difficulty
about placing the whole treaty before
the congress seems to have been sur
mounted by the wording of the invita-
tions; which are to contain guarantee
for free discussion of the whole treaty
Germany will issue invitations and thus
give the guarantee instead of Russia
pourparlars has begun about the date OF
the meeting, and june 11th is proposed
Austria and France have already adj
hered to this scheme.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
GENERAL NEWS.

PENNSYLVANIA is tie great hemp con
sumnng state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

are constantly going to Bulgaria and
Roumelia. Odessa is swarming with
soldiers and shipping. Troops. guns,
ana stores are going thence to Burgas,
on the Black Sea, or by the Bender
Railway to Roumania and Bulgaria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

SOUTH CAROLINA now has $500 spin
dies and l 400 looms in operation, di
vided among ten factories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
Foreign News.
THE INVITATIONS.

Advices from Berlin under date of
the 26th inst, say that invitations
for the congress have been sent out.
If matters shall be satisfactorily con-
cluded, treaty replacing the modified
treaties of Paris and San Stefano will
be called at Berlin. The first steps for
a definite arrangement between Russia
and England were due to the efforts of
Count Schouvalof and the German
Crown Prince
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

Fortunately New York has canal in
addition to the numerous railroad lines
that were built to supply her merchants
with quick transit. The receipts by
canal as compared with the total re
ceipts by all the railroads leading to this
city of the current week were:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
THE TREATY.

An official dispatch from Vienna to
the London Evening Post dated May 2Sth
confirms the announcement that Rus
sia has consented to lay the treaty of
San Stefano before the congress. and
that all powers have agreed to the pro-
posal, and that invitations have been
issued to them to attend the congress
which will meet in Berlin on the 18th
of June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
BISHOP M'COSKRY,

A Detroit dispatch under date of the
2Sth inst, says that Bishop McCoskry,
who arrived here four days ago, and has
since been stopping at the Michigan
Exchange hotel, left for New York this
morning. This action surprises every
one, and inasmuch as it was supposed
he had returned to face his accusers, it
is reported that he renewed his resigna-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
AMERICA MUST RUN THAT BANK.

A st. Petersburg dispatch under
date of May 2Sth says it is
rumored that the Russian Imperial
bank is so heavily indebted, the gov
ernment dan not continue the publica-
ton of weekly returns. The banks
affairs are in an almost hopeless con-
fusion. The continued issue of paper
money to cover deficits will be neces-
SarY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
GERMAN SOCIALISTS.

1t is stated that the project of holding
a congress of Socialists at Gotha will be
abandoned in consequence of an ex-
pectation that the government intends
to vigorously enforce the existing press
and sedition laws of Saxony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30

RUSSIAN REINFORCEMEsTs.
London advices of the oath inst,
state that large Russian reinforcements
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-30
POPE LEO'S HEALTH.

A dispatch from Rome under date
of May 2Sth, says the health of Pope
Leo declines daily, but unless physi-
clans insist upon his departure it will be
difficult to induce him to go to the coun-
try. The FanteAa, however, says the
pope will before long leave the vatican
for other than political reasons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

The GREAT CLoTHIERs.-The enterprising
firm of G. D. B. Fisk 8 Co. have we'll earned
the above title and it is real pleasure to &C.
cord to them full credit for the good work
they have done in putting down high prices
The stock in this store never was larger nor
better assorted and they are anxiously looking
for the man who will dare to say that he ever
got bad bargain at this store In another
column will be found one of their well-written
advertisements which are such good reading
for those who need covering for the human
body. All such should not fail to read, ponder
and reflect upon the doctrine there promul
gated. If there is not time to read the adver
tisement it states in brief that they have the
largest stock in the world, embracing six of.
the largest establishments in America, and
they are bound to sell as low as the lowest
The four cardinal principles of the firm are
One Price, Truthful Representation. Full
Guarantee and Polite Attention to all. They
go SO far as to send goods G. o. D. by express
with an opportunity to examine before paying
for them. Mems and boys clothing a specially
at this store.