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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22
THURSDAY was a bad day for the

THURSDAY was a bad day for the
the railroad. A large tree was felled
by the gale across the track near Te-
nino, and the train had to return to
that station for saw before it could
be removed. A landslide nea,
Warren's Point necessitated resort
to the hand-car, upon which the
mails and passengers were brought
to town, an hour or more behind
time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22
The HarbOr Question.

We cheerfully give place to tA@
following letter from correspond.
ent at New Tacoma. 1t was farthest
from our intention to do injustice to
any of the points competing for CON-
mercial supremacy, and as promised
in the first article, we set out to give
opinions for just what they were
worth, basel upon information we
considered reliable, nought set
down in malice" and with friendli-
ness and good will for everybody in
terested in what we regarded as
generous rivalry for the ultimate
benefit of all. It is precisely in this
spirit our correspondent replies, and
we assure him that honest and can
did criticism is desired of any posi-
ton assumed that affects the public
veal. We may allude to the subject
matter of the letter in q subsequent
issue.
New TACOMA, Feb. 10, 1879.
ED. STANDARD: Knowing your de-
sire to publish accurate data as to
the various portions of the Territory
with the view of exhibiting truly their
respective claims, allow me to briefly
notice the following statement in the
very interesting article entitled "The
Future Metropolis" in your issue of
Feb. Is, 1879:
"When the railroad wharf was built a q
New Tacoma, there was n fair depth of
water in front. Now, We are told, at low
tide the ground is bare along a part of the
waterfront
The natural inference from such
statement is, that since the very re-
cent erection of said wharf, by "en-
croachment Of the fats" (of which
the article had been treating), the
ground or waterfront in proximity.
to said wharf had become bare at
low tide. This is not the case. At
any part of said waterfront q vessel
drawing "a feet can lie at the low
est tide. At places, the depth is be-
tween 5 and 6 fathoms, at dead low
water. It may be possible that since
the building of the wharf, the fats
have been oncroaching into deep
water, but those accretions have not
affected, to any perceptible degree,
the part of the bay which fronts the
wharf. The coast survey chart 1877,
of Commencement Bay Tacoma Har-
bor) extends the area of the flats
bare at low water, as to the sound
ings at that stage of tide. The outer
limit or bank of the flats which is
sharply defined on the Tacoma side
of the bay, is some $50 yards east of
eastern end of wharf. While it may
be true. in one sense, that the flats
constitute part of the waterfront, it
is that front which borders the Pay
allup basin, and may be called t ID
eastern head Of the bay proper, *
tending northernly across. The fats
occupy about the same relation
to the railroad wharf as the fats
in Budd's Harbor bear to the
wharf at North Olympia. The
marked difference is, while those in
Budd's Harbor approach deep-water
gradually, those in this bay fall off
at once to a depth of two or three
fathoms, suddenly increasing to so or
60 feet. D. s.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

The body of IN unknown man was
found on the wagon-road near the
Cascades, on the 18th inst. He had
evidently been frozen to death. The
same day two men were found in
the same vicinity, wandering about
delirious from exposure. The pro-
liability is that one of these will lose
his feet. The unfrequency of severe
weather on the northern coast has
caused feeling OF security that has
been exceedingly disastrous the pres
emit season. Hitherto people have
apparently preferred to take the few
chances of danger incident to an oc-
casional severe Winter, rather than
to take precautions that would prob
ably not be required. The motto
should be d" Hope for the best, but
prepare for the worst" and some
time, in almost everybody's careera
it will be found to be the part Of
wisdom to keep it steadily in view.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

A SYSTEMATIC CHEAT.-The placing
of large stone in the center of bale
of wool or firkin of butter, to cheat
in weight, is a clumsy device, COM
pared with the novel plan for deceiv-
ing in the sale of potatoes, "peached"
by the htelligencer. 1t says the
custom originated, like many other
smart things in Oregon. When q
sack is to be filed with potatoes, a
section of stovepipe is set up in the
center of the sack, into which all the
small potatoes are thrown, the lare-
er ones being put into the sack out
side the stovepipe. When the sack is
sufficiently filed, the pipe is pulled
out, thus leaving the small potatoes
in the center of the sack, where they
cannot be got at, until the sacks are
shipped away and sold to customers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

The Port Townsend Press says
that Judge Greene has appointed
Rev. Mr.. Ludlow Clerk of the Dis
trict Court at Seattle. If this is
true, one of our churches will pro-
badly lose pastor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22
Stop and Think, Boys!

CUVp thhu DVyos
One of our clergyman, in abiding
to the prevalent hoodlumism few
evenings ago, characterized it as an
affection of pure " cussedness," and
we cannot see how anybody will
censure him for using a plain term,
who witnessed the silly maneuvers
Of number of boys at the League
meeting last evening. If to indulge
in all sorts of INDIGENOUS noises were
f,uany, we would understand the
motive that prompted it, and make
due allowance for all aspiring to
clownly honors. If it were smart, we
could readily assume that the lead
ers were schooling themselves for
modern politicians, and find some
excuse for their eccentric behavior.
But it is neither of these, and ex-
cites, in the minds of all sensible
people, only feeling of loathing and
disgust. Does q course leading to
such results pay in the long run
The people have been lenient and
long suffering. The press has re-
spected the feelings of parents, and
scores of times kept names out OF
print that, as faithful disseminators
of news, they should have blazoned
before the public. The League
meetings certainly should not be dis
eraced by disorderly conduct. II
was instituted more for their bene-
fit than any other one object. They
are admitted without cost, and pay
nothing towards defraying the ex-
pense of its maintenance, and it GER
tainly is little enough to require that
they respect the bounds of propriety
at its meetings, at least.
We believe that this conduct is
more the result of thoughtless than
anything else. It surely cannot
be predetermined and organized
effort to defeat the plans devised
only in o spirit of love and for their
own good. We think large major
ity of the boys know better and de-
sire to act better, but are led on
from one excess to another by a few
thoughtless ringleaders, who, like
some men, glory in notoriety and
imagine it fame.
We appeal to the boys (and the
girls, too,) to consider this matter
carefully. You are soon to take
places in the great drama of life.
Where will it be? In the higher
walks or among the lowly? You
are now making character that will
be either an advantage or a hind
rance as long as You live. You
are forming habits, slowly but sure
ly, that will control you always and
fix your destiny. Nothing is better,
in entering life, than o well-defined,
honest and upright character, earned
while boy. Such a reputation is
better than capital, for money is of
no use without experience, and a
good reputation is q firm stepping.
stone to knowledge of all the higher
duties of life.
We appeal to all boys to read
carefully the history of the eminent
men of all ages and nations, and
find a single name that is held in rev.
erence whose possessor did not lay
the foundation of his greatness in
youth. As brilliant opportunities
are open to many of our own boys,
if they but place themselves in the
way whereby their natural talents
may be developed and applied. Will
they not do it? Or must parents
and friends stand aghest ct the wan
ton mischief, and accept it as one of
the inevitable plaques attending the
" Parihelion Pestilence."
THURSDAY was bad day for the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

The awards for supplies to the In
sane Hospital was awarded last Tues
day to Puget Mill Co. for groceries
and dry-goods, Hanson, Ackerson
& Co., for lumber and G. Weller
for beef.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

IT is rumored that tie Military
Department Headquarters arS to be
removed from Vancouver to Port
land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22
Wood or Brick-Which!

preaching, and it is prudent for
those who contemplate permanent
improvements, to consider the rela-
tive cost and comparative value of
the several kinds of building mater
ial, at their command. The first
cost of wood, is considerably less
than stone or brick, but the relative
strength and durability, are, of
course, greatly in favor of the latter,
while the comparative immunity of
danger from fire, and the annual
saving in insurance, the appearance
of stability that inspires confidence,
are weighty reasons for its prefer
ence, even were the disparity in ex-
pense is greater than it is at the
present time. Brick at 81 per thou
sand are within the reach of those
of moderate means, and while iron
is at the present low figure, the cost
of q tire-proof store would be scarce
ly more than double that Of wood
en- structure of the same capacity.
A two-story wooden building costing
say $500, in an eligible situation,
would find limited demand at from
$50 to 81 per month, while if built
of brick, at Il cost of 5000, would
readily find permanent tenants at
twice or three times that rental.
Nor will the business of the occu-
pants have to be materially increased
to justify the expense, for the
amount of insurance which prudent
men carry when subject to ordinary
risk in wooden buildings, would more
than make up the difference. In
fact, we are informed that one Of
our merchants at least is ready to &C
cept an extended lease of q suitable
brick store at figures considerably
larger than those used as the basis
of our conclusions.
We believe that the erection Of
one or two brick stores will demon
strate not only the soundness Of
these views, but prove an excellent
investment, paying larger returns
than many of the ventures that are
considered healthy life-currents Of
trade. There never was time when
eligible sites could be obtained on
better terms, (cr rather on any rea.
sonable terms; for the average
Olympian is slow to relinguish his
hold upon what may turn up q prize,
than now, before another rise in
value makes everybody feel that be
has q bonanza if he holds on awhile
and refuses to sell. This communi.
ty is noted for it's many representa-.
tives of the Hawkins family. When
the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany made us a Christmas Pres
ent" of the location of the terminus,
this was amply demonstrated. No
body would sell, at ten times its val
ne, any favorably situated building
lot nor did the hallucination die
away until months after the subse-
quent selection of New Tacoma, and
until new route was determined
upon to that point.
Now, we affirm, is a proper time
to buy and build. In few years
the drift of events will demonstrate
the soundness of our views on the
Culture Metropolis" and then it
will be too late to seize upon the
golden opportunity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-02-22

ONIONS are now retailing at frop1
seven to ten cents pound.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
FOREIGN SPORTING NOTES.

Falmouth, says the London Sportsman, October l5
was to have galloped the Cambrdgeshiro course
with a couple of his stable companions yesterday
morning. but he threw his jockey and galloped into
she town on his own account
symptoms of madness. says the London Sports
man. October 10. having appeared among a pack OF
hounds, numbering twenty-five couples, the prop
erty OF Mr.. Bragg, of Morton Hampstead the whole
were destroyed on Monday. October l3.
At the Newcaste-on-Tyne meeting, October 15. the
Welter Handicap was productive of three objections
to Mr.. X. Cowan's chestnut colt by Sterling, out OF
Chilanwallah, who came In rst. which seems some-
what peculiar. as will be noticed by the following
tober 1G-
For the Wetcr Handicap the numbers OF four of the
tho card wero toegraphcd fully minutes be
John Osborne for tho Chlisnwaw colt who was dealt
with up to the full strength OF his form on
the previous day. Tho clerk of the scales do
murred to thus proceeding, but Mr.. Craggs In
after this had been done the number Of stella Gy was
put up nstsad of that Of the of sterling While s
borne getting to the post two false took
the late At length started with and got
Butte H., both VI whom declined the early prices
taken about them Naturally the winner was objected TO
the scales the grounds being had not been
weighed for In time that his number was not put
mp, aud that he did not reach the starting post time
Before Osborne back scales odds we're offered on
what novel will probably be adudcatcd at North
allerton the only stewards present to-day
had bots the The aucocor by the direction
Of the clerk Of the scales disposed OF the Shanwaah
have to bo undone II verdict " arrived
in tho matter.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES.

The Rev. DIR. Toy lately professor in Baptist
theological seminary in Louisville. Ky. yesterday
entertained the Baptist Ministers Conference with
certain criticisms the languages Of the Bible
The Doctor is reported to be Of the best Hebrew
scholars in the country. but, 1t Is said. was lately
forced to resign his professorship and his task of
preparing Sunday school lessons for the Sunday
School Times because Of article which he wrote
biblical inspiration that was not deemed to be
orthodox enough for the readers of that publication
aud Of the Baptist churches generally. In his ad-
dress yesterday he brought out the point subse-
quently emphasized by DR.. Samson, Of this city.
that the first development OF civilization and litera-
ture was among the Hamitic peoples ;.that these
having turned away from God this develop
ment passed into the hands Of tho She
mitic races, and that these also having perfected
their right to it have given way to the Japhatc ma
tions in whose hands 1t now is DIR. Toy threw very
grave doubts ON the tradition handed down from
earliest times to the Jews about language being
revelation from God to man. The recent Accadian
discoveries show that the Hebrews derived their al
phabet as well many OF their thoughts. from
those people who were not of the Shemitc races at
all. And DIR. Ward. of the Independent. who was in
troduced one who spoke Hebrew when he was
only six years Of age remarked that tho Accadans
were much more nearly like tho Chinese than any
other peoples living. and pointed out similari
ties in their letters. Professor Meyrowtz. "con-
verted" Jewish rabbi. gave the conference the
benefit OF his Talmudic readings on this point.
and inclined to the belief that language and
the alphabet must have been revelation from God.
But the Hebrew was in every essential respect the
ancient Ph9nlcan tongue which Abraham and his
descendants adopted after the patriarch had crossed
the Euphrates An interesting discussion also arose
as to the language which God revealed Himself to
Moses. The Jew sounds the sacred name for
the that the original letters cannot be pro-
nounced. But hope il entertained that modern dis
covery will throw light ON those interesting ques-
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
A pICKpoCKEr's ENGAGEMENTS"

There was o wedding in tho synagogue at the cor
ncr Of Lexington and Forty seventh street ON
sunday afternoon, and the attention OF Miss Jennie
Kostler. Of Ezabetnport N.J.. absorbed in what
was going when she felt her watch chain tuaged.
aud turned about to find that her neighbor had
slipped out her gold watch and quietly secrctng
It, sho gave the alarm. and the pickpocket rising from
his seat. scudded down the aisle and dropped tho
timekceper AZ he ran. At tho door hs
frontcd by Policeman Fogarty. who took him into
custody. In the station house. where he said his
name was William Neal aud that he lived at No. 80
Hose street, ho was observed slipping piece OF
paper into his mouth. When forced from him IL
was found to be dated list of evonsrelipious,
cial and poltical-to of soon, which would DO
attended by crowd likely to offer the light-hngcred
gentry u goodly harvest. The enterprising pick
pocket was yesterday taken before Justice Murray
and remanded for tho appearance OF Miss koster.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
BASEBALL.

In the game at San Francisco on Sunday between
the Chicagos and Cincinnatis the former won by .
score Of to 4.
A game was played at Fall River on Saturday be-
tween nine from Fall River and nine from New
Bedford. for the championship Of the two cities.
which created considerable excitement The game
was o tie at the close Of the eleventh inning
at IL to IL. In the twelfth inning the
New Bedfords scored four runs in the
first half of the inning. but refused to
finish the last half of the inning after their oppo-
nents had scored three runs. The Fall Rivers
claimed the game. and general dispute arose.
which resulted in the umpire calling the game back
to the eighth inning.
Ofhcal notice has been received from Washington
that Snyder late OF the Boston Club, has signed for
next year with the Nationals OF Washington.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
A POLICE COURT EXPOSE.

JUSTICE wANDELL CHARGES INTERPRETERS LoREY
WITH HAVING BLAcKMAILED PRIsoNER's s
MOTHER.
The Board of Police Justices held their regular
monthly meeting Jefferson Market Court last even
ing. Justice wandel submitted two afidavits made
in his presence by Mr Christine Netting of No. 149
avenue A, and Mrs. Emma scheuriein. of No. 147
avenue A. charging John g. Loroy. interpreter at
Essex Market Court, with blackmail. The afi-
davits state that Mrs. Netting went to tho
court on October to inquire about the
case of John Lang, boarder in her
house who, on the 18th Of last May fined $40
and committed to the Island for twelve months in
default of $1,000 bail to keep the by Justice
Smith; that she met Lorey. who told her that 1t
q bad case. but that no would procure Lang's dis
charge for $40; that she said $40 too much.
whereupon he said he would have it done for sl5;
that on further objection her part he said
that 1t would not pay him to do It
for lcss, and that Justice Smith would drive
them oil unless the case WAS settled; that she'
then said she would try to raise S15. and he made
appointmont to meet her at his apartments No. "a
Essex street. next morning before court opened;
that she to court and saw Justice wandsl, and
when he had heard her statement OF the above facts
she, at his suggestion. made the afhdnvit.
Justice wsndell said that the afiidavits explained
themselves. The two women to court with the.
money wrapped in paper. Lorey absent ut the
time, having been excused. In the afternoon when
Iorey appeared In court he (Wandell read the affi
davits to him. Lorcy made n lame excuse. saying
that the fine $10 that lawyer would have to
be- got Tor the women, and that he thought
hc was justified in charging So for coun-
sci fees. The Justice asked him why he
had made an appointment with them to
meet him at his house. Lorey made no satisfactory
reply Justice Wandel said further that had he beon
presiding regularly ut the court he would have taken
severer measures. committee, consisting OF
Justices Duffy, Wheeler and Bixby. was appointed to
investigate the matter, and Lorey will be given
chance to explain his conduct ut the next regular
meeting of the Board.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
THE LITTLE HE'LL GATE RESCUE.

The Life Saving benevolent Association OF New
York. through its treasurer. Mr.. w. II. II. Moore
has paid to Mr.. Isaac Carlton and Mr. w. u. Cutter.
the heroes in the Little He'll Cato disaster OF May
49, the cash prize awarded for their noble act They
will it is said be presented with tho association
medal also Us further token of the esteem In which
this generous set OF citizens hold all men OF cour-
aue and bravery. In the HERALD OF May - q full
account of the disaster was given, but III speaking
of tho rescue of Mrs. Adams and daughter certain
other less deserving parties claimed the credit. Inc
officers Of the above association voluntarily investi
gated the whole affair, and, having fully satisfied
themselves as TO who entitled to the reward.
thoy placed the names OF the two young men men,
toned OH the roll OF honor
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
GENTLEMEN's DRIVING PARK.

A trotting match OF half-mile heats. for large
sum OF money came off at The Genrlemen's Driving
Park formerly FLEETWOOD yesterday afternoon. be-
tween Mr. Vanderbilt Aliens gelding Honest
Harry and Mr.. Alfred De Cordova's chestnut golding
General Tweed. The business friends of the owners
turned out in witness the and specula
ton upon the result very earnest. Honest Harry
being the favorite at 500 to $50. Honest Harry
won without difficulty, as the following shows;-
SUMMARY.
GENrLEMEN's DRIVING PARK formerly Fleetwood).
NEw YORK. Ocr. %. 1S79.-Match. s.. Half mile
heats. in harness.
Mr.. Vanderbilt Aliens r. G. Honest Harry. I
Mr.. Alfred de Cordoya's ch G. General Tweed... =
TINE.
Quarter. Half
First heat. ..-...............-...... Az l'sr,t
Second heat. ~ l:ltta
Duriug the afternoon John Murphy matched tho
bay mare Lady Case TOR 500 to trot mile in goo.
being allowed three trials. The first trial the mare
could do better than 3:04h. when. darkness COM
ing on, the attempt was abandoned by murphy.
MEETING.
The fall meeting begins to-day and Will be con-
tin ued to- morrow Thursday and Friday. The pro-
gramme is very interesting and the entries OF good
horses numerous. This afternoon the '.forty-hve'
and stwenty-eight purses will be trotted. The for
Tomorrow the 'thirty-eight" and thirty three
classes will be called; on Thursday the "nfty' ana
stwenty four events down for decision. while
the last days card will present particularly attrac-
tive features embracing purse Tor saddle norsos
that never beat 80 and purse or 5000 Tor PAGERS
In the latter event Rowdy Boy. Blind Tom and Lucy
will surely take part The races will commence
each day ut haif-p two o'clock. Tho grounds can
be reached by the Harlem Railroad every half hour
and by the Eighth avenue cars.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
WASHINGTON RACES.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Oct 81. 1879.
The race track is IN excellent condition. The first
three days of the fall meeting will be devoted prin-
cipally to the running races in which quite num-
Der Of the horses Pimlico will participate The
following are the entries for to-morrow's events:-
Mile dash-Ike BonhaIn Lucky Hit. Conrad, Jessie
D. Scotills, Janet Murray. Evangelne, Edwin A,
Tramp, Mintzcr AMI Matilda.
Potomac Stakes-One and a half miles-Claudia,
Irish King Gabriel Pequot. Eunice and Juanita.
Mile heat hurdle race-Derby. Dandy. Pomroy and
Troublesome
number of prominent trotting horses are OK
pcct,d to arrive during the week to participate in
the trotting meeting which takes place November
g. 4, and q. pacing race. between Rowdy Boy.
Sleepy Tom and Lucy, will occur on November 8.
President Hayes is expected to be present at the
inaugural ceremonies tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1879-10-28
COURTNEY AND HANLAN.

Mr.. william Blaikio. referee in the Chautauqua
Lake fasco. having been informed that Courtney
strenuously objects to his serving in like capacity
in tho new proposed between Hanlan and him
self, yesterday morning autographed the Union
Springs sculer as follows:-
CHARLES 4. COURTNEY, Union Springs. N. Y.-
have the slightest objection TO my being referee
WILLIAM BLAIKIE.