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The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-03-26
Bribed by n Kiss.

temperance lecturer who has been at work
in the towns up the Hudson has been giving a
reporter of the Kingston Courier page from
his early experience in Michigan. Previous to
his arrival 10 small town where he intended 10
do some work. the boys had agreed among them.
selves to 60 to the meeting bu, not TO sign the
pledge. He appealed in vain for recruits in the
temperance cause. Not man would move. AT
this stage of the proceedings the belle of the
town sprang to her feet and cried out !: Boys
this is really too bad. Won't you sign the
pledge?" Not soul moved from his feet. Again
the tair belle appealed tothe mems better pa
ture, but it was Of no avail they bad promised
they wouldn't sign. Finally the lady said
Boys. will kiss the first man who signs the
pledge" At this junclure up jumped tall
backwOodsman and drawIingly exclaimed "Siss,
I'm yer huckleberry. Whars yer pledge2r The
brave girl kissed the fellow, and the cheering
which followed made the building rattle This
incident broke the ice, and before the reformer
had left the town nearly every one had donned
the ribbon
The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-03-26

ALL STEEL BRIDGE.-The American Manu-
fdctarsr says: The new steel bridge which is
being erected for the Chicago and Alton railroad
over the Missouri river at Glasgow No.. Is to
have five spans. and is to be entirely of steel
made BY the Hay process. Not even a nut is to
be made of iron. This is believed to be the first
large bridge ever built in which steel alone is
used.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-03-26

The cost TO Russia OF the late war with Tur-
key is estimated by journal of that country at
two milliards of roublea. equal to about 81 ,5OO-
100000. 1t is not stated whether this estimate
includes the indirect losses accruing through
the war to Russian subjects. but we presume,
from the magnitude of the amount. 1t must do
so. As to the losses Of the Russians. it is said
that l244I men lie buried 10 the Balkan PEN
insula. and Of the l20950 men sent back to
Russia as sick or wounded. 1880 died; the
complete Number of the dead ID 172,4O0 men,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-03-26
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1879-03-26

not including those who succumbed in Asia
Minor
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
The Second Restriction Bill.

Now that a speaker has been elect
ed for the extra session of Congress,
the great question that looms up in
the immediate future is the coming
Chinese Legislation. What will be
the special characteristics of the bill
that Senator Jones is to Introduce,
can only be surmised by the most
sagacious politician. Doubtless, an
effort will be made, in drawing up
the document, to reconcile the exist
ing differences now pending between
the East and the West, but that it
will be radical on the main issue,
there is no question. There are al
ready flying rumors that President
Hayes will continue to cleave to his
first love. Be this as it may, the
people of the Pacific coast are aware
of their own wants and at the proper
time they will make them known
in a way not to be mistaken or
misconstrued by the President or
his sympathizing advisers. As
blot upon the escutcheon of our ma
TONS fair name, the Chinese scourge
of this coast is second only to what
the curse of slavery was few years
ago. Whatever glory was achieved
by Abraham Lincoln in wiping out
the one, was little in excess of what
was within the grasp of Rutherford
B. Hayes upon the eve of his i'll
timed and disastrous veto. As is
usual, i'll such cases, the ruling ell
ement in the hot opposition to the
late restriction bill, turns out to be a
fostered and petted steamship cor
poration interest. This enterprise,
of course, had to be sustained at all
hazards, even though its claims
were solemnly represented under
the guise of religious sympathy.
Late advices from Washington, indi-
cate that the forthcoming Chinese re-
striction bill will not be unduly
pushed, but it will be kept before the
people, and if not brought to final is
sue this session, it will be held in re-
serve for early action next Winter.
Every intelligent man and woman
on this coast should be thoroughly
posted in the details of this question,
since it is assuring greater import
ance every day, and is, as yet, far
from being amicably reconciled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
Transplanting.

The season has come for trans
planting house-plants, and it be-
comes every mistress of a well or
dered domicile to know something
about the proper treatment of these
adjuncts of home pleasure and
luxury. Great care should be ex-
ercised in selecting the earth with
which to replenish the pots. I'm
doubtedly, the best article for this
purpose is a mixture of muck and
sand. The muck, if pure, and re-
Gently taken from its native bed,
furnishes nearly all the organic ele-
ments required by any Towering
plant, while a due proportion OF
sand furnishes the inorganic ele-
ments. 1t is better still to have an
admixture OF several varieties of
sand. slick being the 'all-important
element sought for in this direction.
Decomposed flint or quartz is the
very best thing that can be added to
the muck. Let the above ingredi-
ents be thoroughly pulverized and
mixed while dry, and in this condi-
tion put into the pots.
Ahandful of small pebbles for every
Eve pounds of earth will be found
very advantageous in promoting
looseness and providing air cells and
gas receptacles IN and about the
roots of the growing plant. A few
decaying vegetables. such as fallen
leaves torn into shreds and mixed
with the soil are very useful in alb
sorbing moisture and holding it in
reserve for the young rootlets which
would otherwise often suffer for sea-
sonable supplies of moisture. After
a plant has been properly set, let
the the surface of the earth around
its trunk be often stirred, and thus
kept in condition fitted for the alb
sorption of atmospheric moisture.
One great mistake in the care of
house-plants is the negligence in al
lowing them sufficient sunlight and
ventilation. The vegetables and
animal kingdoms are closely related;
the latter principally differing from
the former only because its subjects
are endowed with locomotion and
mental sensib,iity. The plant is
born, grows old and dies as strictly
In accordance with fixed laws as the
most perfect organized animal.
These facts kept in view, will do
much towards making it a pleasant
task to take care of small conser-
vatory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
The Chinese Must Go.

QUITE an exciting episode took
place, on Sunday morning, at the
Olympic Hotel, involving the rather
severe handling of Chinaman.
Judge Sparks, proprietor Of the
hotel, informs us that, for some
months past, he has employed a
Chinese cook, named Yea, who
has latterly, exhibited unmistakable
signs of an insubordinate disposition.
On several occasions, this Celestial
has threatened to use q knife upon
the children for interfering with his
concerns in the kitchen, and once or
twice he has gone so far as to draw
such deadly weapon and flourish
it quite too freely in the faces of his
intruders. 1t seems that yesterday
morning, the festive Yea commenced
to amuse himself by fourishing a
large knife in the face of Judge
Sparks eldest daughter. A board
err, named Richard Payne, learning
how matters stood, rushed to the
kitchen, gently knocked down Mr..
Yea, disarmed him, and ordered him
to leave the premises. John retreat
ed in good order and was soon nab
bed by Marshal Mack, who forthwith
marched him to Jail. In the melee
Mr.. Payne received an ugly cut
across the arm. The matter will
doubtless be investigated in a pre-
liminary examination before a justice
of the peace.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

ADvIcEs from Quincy, Illinois, are
to the effect that the Spring tidal
wave of immigration has set in, and
that so far, it is unprecedented. On
the 18th of this month, one train on
the Hannibal and st. Joe road con-
tanned nine coaches and two baggage
cars, all crowded with westward
bound settlers. Every train is re-
ported to be crowded to its full capac-
ity. These things are encouraging
items for the people of this coast,
and it is to be hoped that the peo-
pie of our Territory will take time by
the forelock and induce, if possible,
a portion of the great stream of in
coming humanity to tend in this di-
rection. We believe that a proper
showing up of our unprecedented
inducements would cause a large ac-
cession to our population during the
coming Summer and Autumn. For
years, California has stood in our
way, like the Moon before the Sun
In an eclipse, entirely hiding and ig-
noring the advantages afforded by
this the northwestern garden-spot
OF our widely extended Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

OUR young friend. Frank Rabbe-
son, died. Friday night, Of consump-
tion, after long and severe illness.
Born and reared in our midst, he
was essentially an Olympia boy in
all his associations with both young
and old. Having learned the print
ing business in this place, he con-
finued to ply his vocation with un-
remitting industry till failing health
compelled him to relinquish his
chosen pursuit. He was known by
everybody as quiet, unassuming
and exemplary boy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
Premature.

The Portland papers are rejoicing
with good deal of fervor over the
kilograms announcing the order,
at head quarters, for the purchase
of twenty-five hundred tons Of" iron
or steel" rails for the Northern Pa
cific railroad. This iron is to be de-
livered in Eastern Washington, at O
point not designated in The tele-
grams. As the work is to be prose-
cuted eastward, the Portland pa
pers mention the mouth of Snake
river as the point at, or near which
operations will commence. The dis
patch from President Wright is
somewhat indefinite; that from Fred
erick Billings states that the road is
to be built eastward from the head
of navigation on the Columbia river.
For several good reasons, we think
there is not sufficient grounds for
the rejoicing INDUCED in BY the peo-
pie of Portland. More than that,
we think their hopes and expecta-
tons are premature. The amount
of iron mentioned in the kilograms
will not suffice for one hundred
miles of the road, and when all laid
down, it is not going to prevent the
Columbia river from being block
AIDED with ice for several months in
the year; during a period of time,
too, when active freighting opera
tons between the upper country and
the coast are most vital to the inter-
ests of Portland. The ice gorge in
the upper Columbia during the past
Winter has demonstrated this to be
a fact fraught with grave consider
atoms. Portland may consider her
self the entrepot" of this part of
the coast; but thinking and wishing,
though bolstered with buoyant hope,
often end in bitter disappointment.
Heavy shippers are not going to al
low their freight to be diverted
twelve miles from it's direct course
to the open sea for the fimsy pleas
ure of sustaining transportation
monopoly. Astoria is to-day, head
and shoulders above Portland in it's
situation and facilities as an entrepot
for the Columbia river trade. No
sooner would the Northern Pacific
railroad be extended east from the
head of navigation on the Columbia
river, than there would be splen-
did opportunity for the much talked
of road through one of our mountain
passes and terminating at some con-
venient point on the Sound. The
metropolis that is to be, the great
city by the sea, for this part of the
coast must be neither pept up by
river ban, nor cut off from the int
rior during the winter months.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

Mr.. William Ross, recently from
Bucksport. Maine, a competent me-
chanic, has been engaged by Messrs.
Allen and Titus to work in their ma
chine-shop. The employment Of
incoming skilled labor is a pretty
good evidence that the above-men-
toned firm is in fair way towards
q well merited prosperity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

The castings mentioned in late
issue, as having been received by
MIR. G. w. Foster, Of this place, are
intended for a Car upon which logs
are to be hauled. The car wheels
have fanges on both edges and the
vehicle will be able to traverse q
road of quite sharp curves. Maple
planks will be laid down for rails.
With this car, it is estimated that
more than double the amount Of
work can be done in the same time
than by the ordinary method.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

III subsequent issue we, propose
to publish an account of q recent
visit to the Land Of Webfoot, not
SO much to impart information on a
topic of such ordinaiJ interest, but
to give our impressions Of a city and
people that have grown up under
our own observation, and to note
the remarkable changes that quar-
ter of a century has made in their
condition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

GOVERNOR Ferry returned on the
10th, from his extended trip to the
upper country, and informs us that
such amicable relations have been
entered into with Chief Moses, that
all apprension of immediate hostil-
tiles between the settlers and Indi-
ans have been removed. The Gov
ernor, accompanied by General How
ard, went to Wallula where they
found Homily, an Indian Chief, who
once belonged to the Umatilla reser-
walton. Homily received his dis
tinguished visitors very respectfully,
and Immediately sent for Chief
Joseph. After friendly discussion
of the yexed question, it was deter
mined that Joseph and Homily
should proceed at once to Washing
ton to confer with the authorities
there. Hope is entertained that the
result OF their visit will be a final So
luton and settlement of all difficult
ties. The Governor represents Chief
Moses as being noble specimen of
the Indian race. Though untutored
in the lore of polished civilization,
he is. nevertheless, soldier and a
statesman, and well worthy OF rep
resenting the affairs of his people in
the councils OF our nation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

LEVI Livingstone, prisoner in
the United States Penitentiary at
McNeil's Island, died last Thursday,
OF consumption. Deceased was con-
victed of counterfeiting at the last
term of the District Court in Seattle.
His sorrowing but faithful wife went
to the prison and attended him dur
ing his last sickness.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

Gun friends from the country, re-
port that the uplands are in fine con-
dition for sowing, and so much of
the time as intervenes between show
ers is diligently utilized in attending
to out-of-door farm work.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

One ranchman on Fidalgo Island
has a thousand chickens on his place.
This does not 60 very far towards
verifying the sage prediction made
a few years ago, that the chicken
business in Washington Territory
" was q failure and would soon run
itself out" In a similar strain, it
has been said that turkeys would not
thrive in this climate on account of
the extremes of dry and wet wealth
err. But as the years come and go,
and our population continues to in
crease. we hear of no complaints on
account of the scarcity of turkeys for
Thanksgiving or the succeeding holt
days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

PORTLAND has Sunday law, and
if a merchant sells q necktie or peck
ct handkerchief on the Lords Day
he is fined $50 and costs. The sa-
loon doors, however, stand open
and the blinking of glasses and the
confused babel Of husky voices is
heard necessarily. Why should it
be made a crime to sell necessities,
while license is given for unlimited
traffic in that which only destroys?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

FROM Victoria advices, we learn
that a collision took place about six
miles off cape Flattery early on last
Friday morning. The ship Mercury
bound from Nanimo, and the bark
entine North Bend, bound for Puget
Sound, came together with fearful
crash. The North Bend came full
head on, striking the Mercury near
the main chains and rather badly
cutting into her side. The North
Bend sustained little or no damage.
Since putting the above in type, we
learn that one man is missing from
the North Bend. Whether he was
drowned, or boarded the other YES
sci is not known.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

THERE will be the usual services,
next Sunday, at the Unitarian
church, in the morning at IL o'clock
and at Z p. N.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

HIGH WATER. The Columbia riv-
er and its tributaries are OF o higher
stage than usual at this season of the
year. The water covers the main
floor of the Oregon Steam Naviga-
ton Co.'s dock, in Portland, and
is still rising. The Columbia and
Willamette are full of floating drift,
making navigation extremely diff
cult il not dangerous. The Cowlitz
valley is inundated, and doubtless
the Chehalis is in a similar condi-
ton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

The fishermen of the lower Co.
lumbia seem determined to resist the
License Law. Pursuant to ga call
to all fishermen opposed to the Lii
cense Law" q large mass meeting
was held in Metropolitan Hall, on
the Goth inst, to discuss the all
absorbing topic. The Astoria Brass
Band was on duty and enlivened
the occasion by choice selections of
stirring music. The opinion of
Judge Shattuck was read and, on
motion, accepted as final. What
the end of this gmatter will be, time
only can tell. The fishermen look
upon the license law as unrighteous-
ly restraining them in their legiti-
mate business, and the present indi-
cations are that they will not submit
to its requirements.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28

APPLE blossoms are tipped with
red.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-03-28
Ship Timber.

Two years ago, there was q sur
plus of ships on this coast; now there
is an increasing demand for grain
and lsmber-carrying vessels of vary
ing tonnage. The direct cause of
this change in the condition of
things cannot, perhaps, be definitely
stated, but the remote causes are
many. The political effervescences
in Europe and Western Asia have
tended to detract a large amount of
American shipping from the Atlantic
coast, lessening, in marked degree,
the number of vessels sent from that
coast to this in the usual routine of
the fleight-carrying trade. This
has caused an increased demand for
Pacific coast vessels to ply between
San Francisco and New York while
the foreign grain and lumber exports
have been steadily growing more and
more persistent in their calls for
freight-carrying sailing craft. Hence,
it will DO seen that the demand to
which we have alluded is o Legitimate
and not spasmodic one. The-ap-
plication we had in view is none
other than the resurrection of q
former enterprise, that of getting
out ship-knees and timber for our
own markets and those abroad. The
market price of ship-knees ranges
from So so to IS 90 each, according
to size, and quality and as every tree
is capable of furnishing from three
to five knees, it is readily seen that
wood-choppers can turn good &C
count the stump of almost every
green tree of considerable size
which they cut for the purpose of
fuel. The fact that this work re-
quires but little mechanical skill and
but small outlay for the requisite
tools, recommends it to the atten-
ton of woodmen in special man
mel. Who will embark in the bust
ness?
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-22
Magazine Notices.

The May number of the A.elaptic Is even
more Bostonisn than the -.naeszins 10 wont to
be. 1t has an essay on the labor question
which shows how nnch les, happy and how
mucn Wiser ,oston is than 1t was forty years
ago; p .per is given to Mr.. La Farge's decors-
tio' Of Trinity church In Boston; story tells
now rustic was awsd BY the grandeur and
beauty Of Boston; and In the Contributors
Club we are told Boston baked beans were once
offerings TO the gods. The poems alone have
no mention Of Boston. Very likely that is the
reason they are so poor: for the Boston papers
ara all entertaining, and some Of them Of very
considerable value.
The opening paper of the number Is lucid
and concise consideration OF the labor question
and the changes made in the conditions and en-.
virouments of labor by the introduction of ma
chinery, written by the well-known journalist,
Mr.. g. G. Coffin. Itis an eminently readable
article, entertaining by reason of Its vivid and
rapid style and the Importance OF the sop]ecs
of which 1t treats. In the same line OF oiscusS
sion Is Alfred Mason's The Abolition OF Povers
ty, an ingenious and strongly reasoned plea for
co-onerative societies. Two sketches, both
charming. though very different In manner, ara
Mrs Stoves account of Florida Plantation
end III. HIS description Of Leadville and its
surroundings. The New Dispensation Of Mon
umental Art. by Henry Van Bruni, is cr'tfs
cism, very readable and apparently juiitious
upon the work of Mr.. La Fargo In the Trinity
Church, Boston, and of Mr.. WIN. Hunt In
tbs new Capitol at Albany. Mr.. Richard
Grant White has his eighth paper on Ameri-
canisms, and contrives. like Gratiano, to say
an infinite deal of nothing. He can do mora
in that way than any other man in all America,
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-22
EDUCATIONAL.

Dartmouth College.
NIHE Chandler Scientific Department offers
Il thorough liberal education on scientific basis.
Full course in Civil Engineering Necessary expenses
very low. Address the President or PROF. E. r.
RUGGLES, Hanover, N. Il. ap17d2m
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-22
County Organization
REFORM CLUBS
Yarmouth Village, Tuesday & Wednesday,
APRIL 29th and 3O,h.

Fully realizing the good results arising from our
earnest and persistent abors in this great and good
work in which we are engaged, in rescuiDg and re-
storing to manhood all those who are addicted to
strong drink, and also of making homes and fami-
lies happy. which were once sad and unhappy by the
Demon Rum; it is earnestly hoped that all the
Clubs in the County will be fully represented and
awaken a new impetus in order to make more
progress in furthering this good cause of Temper
ance. The citizens of Yarmouth will give all q
hearty welcome and will cater for all delegates.
cordial invitation is extended to Clubs throughout
the State, also to all who are, or wish to become
Arrangements have been made with the railroads
for the following rates Of fare for the round trip:
Grand Trunk r. R., one fare.
Portland q Ogdensburg r. R., one fare.
Delegates on the Portland g Ogdensburg R. II.
will be furnished with return tickets by the Secre-
tary. WM. M. DOW, President.
FRANK W. THAYER, Secretary.
Gray, April 14tb, 1879.
The Portland daily press., 1879-04-22

The Argus would have it appear that the
Democrats nominated no candidate for Judge
in Wisconsin and let the election go by de-
fault. Indeed it intimates that the Republi-
can victory was Democratic triumph.
That is an ingenious way CT disregarding a
Iofoof