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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30
SkaGit Trail.
OLrxriA. April q. 1850.

OLiAFtAt aEth -, Acco.
EpTToE STANDARD: People o! the
Sound ought 10 be upon the alert
tia, there may be 9 road to the
SkAgi; mines as soon az possible. A
good route should be located, and
the work ccmnenced at an early
day. II we expect to turn Ne trade
SoGndward. When Q road is COM
ple;sd through our Territory, Vic
,oria cannot compete with our mer-
chants The Fort Hope Route is
feasible; The country comparatively
level, and the distance, not more
than eighty miles, can be shortened
TO 9, least seventy, by crossing the
Skag.t several times Twenty-three
miles OF this is on the Semilkameen
road, and the remainder down the
SkAgit on high bottom lands, with
few obstacles IN the way OF good
road. when unobstructed by snow;
but, ali the four. beans, lard, cheese.
dried fruit. blankets. picks. shovels
and machinery used in q mining
camp, come from the States and are
subject to colonial duties. which are
charged to the niner, with freight
and profit. The SksSit route which
We came down is ia miles from Sc
attic TO the mouth OF Ruby Greek.
To about the center Of Skagit Mines
up Ruby Greek twenty miles would
make ia miles. All this distance
can be travelled by steamers, at least
as far up as the Sank River, il not
to Cascade Greek. With q suitable
river boat there will be no trouble
seven or eight months in the year.
If u road or mule train can be made
across the country over the divide
up Sank River or Cascade Greek the
distance would not probably be
more than forty miles to Mill Creek
within a few miles OF Ruby City the
center Of the mines as at present dis
covered. If these two routes are
not practicable a trail may be built by
the old route at greater expense and
more difficulties to surmount. !
talked with Indians, one of whom
claimed relationship with Moses,
who said their homo weIe in Moses
country, and that they came across
the mountains last fall with horse.
and crossed streams running into
the Skagit, evidently the heads Of
the Ruby. If true this route would
probably be the best for the road
into the mines. This could be con.
tinued to the diggings on the Me,
Cow River and tap the whole extent
of the mining district. This think
|, should be done and the trade of the
whole region above Lake Chelar
turned this way. The distance can.
not be very great. There is divide
in the mountains at or near Portage
City that the Indians say is the bes,
opening for trail to the summit Of
the Cascades. If SO it might prove
an easier route, as it commences
higher up the river. I believe thai
if road is located. the miners will
volunteer labor in its completion.
Very Respectfully,
G. H HAZE
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30
CAPT. A. b. Wyckoff left BY t

CAPT. A. b. Wyckoff left by the
cars, on Tuesday morning, for an
extended visit to the Atlantic States.
For some time, Capt. Wyckoff has
been at the head of the Coast Sur
vey service on Puget Sound, and,
making Olympia his headquarters
for year or more, he has so ,sn.
deared himself to large circle OF
friends that his departure will cause
unfeigned regret to find Judgment
in many hearts. The Captain pos
sesses all the qualities of a true
naval officer and a Christian gentle.
man. May prosperity attend him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The bill introduced by by Wind-
ham, of Minnesota, provides that
the Northern Pacific Railroad shall
be constructed to Portland with
in four years. This is all very
we'll for our friends over yonder, but
there is a strong probability that at
least one of two rival roads will b Q
completed across the mountains to
Puget Sound before the expiration
of that time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A GOOD job has, at last, been done
at the upper part of town, whereby
the cutters OF Tenth street are made
to connect with those of Main street,
and thus relieving that neighbor-
hood of large surplus of water
during the rainy season. Now, if
the street committee can do some
thing to prevent lake being an
nually created at the northeast
corner of the public square, the
need of praise will be theirs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A CONSIDERABLE increase in steamer
and railroad travel would indicate q
corresponding revival of business
throughout the country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The Rev. D. W. Macfe will preach
at Chehalis village, in Lewis county,
on the second Sunday of May, at IL
o'clock A. NJ; and at such time in
the afternoon, as may be decided
upon, at tho monthly service. This
appointment is in the place of that
by Rev. Mr.. Thompson, which is
Withdrawn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The Deschutes river is slowly COM
ing down to it's accustomed level, q
fact which evidences that our rain.
fall is gradually decreasing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The Scientific american recon-
mends that old fruit cans be utilized
by placing them in orchard trees 80
the misunderstanding birds can build
their nests in them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The usual public worship will be
conducted in the Presbyterian
church, next Sunday morning, by
Rev. ]. R. Thompson. Union
meeting at night in the Methodist
church. The usual monthly preach
ing will take place also in South
Union church at ! O'Clock P. II.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Dows Sound reports have it that
Mount Baker is smoking. Let some
body keep an eye upon Mt. Rainier
and repor, accordingly. Tourists
should he led to traverse the whole
extent Of the Sound country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The expected delegation of Odd
Fellows from S cattle did not arrive;
our own brethren, however, made q
very imposing and creditable dis
play as they paraded the streets
prior to and after the exercises at
Columbia Hall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A MAMMOTH excursion from Seat
tie to Victoria. has been planned to
come off on the Oath of May; the
fare for the round trip being but
four dollars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A LARGE maple tree, with wide
spreading branches, growing straight
through the roof Of an awning, is
one of the curiosities of Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

ApRopos to the white beaver caught
last Winter, On Skookum Fay, the
Seattle Antelligencer says there ore
white deer to he found on WILDLY
Island.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Mr.. Rice Tillsy is now able to
walk about the streets and bids fair
to have another reasonable lease of
life extended to him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

DENNIS Kearney's last tallow candle
hos fiickered out, and he has only to
serve the full term of his imprison-
ment and pay the fine imposed by
the court. 1t does not always pay
to be radically inclined, especially
when ones cause is not altogether in
favor with the sovereign public.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Orr down Sound neighbors do
not, as ret, fully understand why
we should have a Board of Trade.
SIMPLY to subserve our growing
commercial interests. and add well
deserved lustre TO our fair name.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The boat house has been removed
to the new wharf at the foot of First
street. We believe a floating plat
form is to occupy the former site of
the building.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A NEW awning has taken the place
OF the one torn from the front Of Co.
lumbia Hall by the snow fall OF JAN
uary. Messrs. Craig & Dofflemyre
were the builders.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

A LARGE attendance was reported
at the Odd Fellows Anniversary
Ball on Monday evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

ANOTHER shipment of oysters was
made on Tuesday. About twelve
tons in sacks and boxes were sent
to San Fsancisco via Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Mrs. L. NJ. Sizsr returned to her
home. on Wednesday, after . pro.
longed visit with her daughter at
Snohomish City.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

IKE Directors went out eR nsnsse,
on Friday, TO look for g suspected
coal bed. They seem determined
now, TO work up some kind Of bust
ness for tkei. railroad.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

NrIr Wednesday has been desig-
mated as a field day at the Fair
grounds II is proposed to remove
the debris OF the buildings crushed
BY The snow, last Winter, and pre-
pare the ground for new structures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

IHE best of dry wood is nov fur
nishsd for three dollars per cord.
This is better than TO pay four dol
lars per cord for wood soaked with
rain next Fall.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Ma. y. A. Star, OF San Francisco,
was ordained as q minister OF the
Protestant Methodist Church. in Sc.
attic. on Sunday the 25th inst; Rev.
Messrs. Bagley, Baker and Hill par
ticipating in the interesting cere-
monies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The tides are having a long run
out, now, much to the joy of dusky
oyster gatherers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Qua present spell of weather
would 60 far towards Turing An angel
from the groves of Paradise.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Did in Olympia, April 9th, Pc
ter Crins, aged abou: II years. The
funeral services were held al the
Episcopal Church, yesterday, at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, and the remains de-
posted in the Masonic Cemetery.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

FRUIT trees are beginning to look
something as they did last Winter,
when their branches were invested
with the beautiful but fatal snow.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

To catch q five pound silver sal
mon is glory enough for ono day.
Only think Of it!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

TIE Town Marshal still finds
plenty of street work for large
force of men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

HERE seems to be no end to the
new goods just received by the mer-
chants OF Olympia, and it is equal
to solving the "15 puzzle" to tell
where they all go. A few days more.
and there will be another surfeit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The dry season is fast approach
ing and farmers will do we'll to be
wary of sylvan confagrations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

II your girl tells you she is en-
gagged for Msy-day, believe her not !;
she only wants to get up q boom"
in the market
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

D1ED.-On Saturday, April Oath,
the Cbinaman Hes, a we'll known
employee of the American Pipe
Company, Tumwater.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

TrEsDAY was q notable day for
kites Our town boys are fast gain.
ing prestige worthy Of John China
man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

SWALLOWS, martins, robins, spar
rows, and jaybirds are giving free
rehearsals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Rev. c. A. Huntington will prescl
at Tumwater next Sunday al 8 P. n.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

TEE hum of the busy bee is now
heard at every open window.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

The West side road is now oper
for carriages to the deep waite,
wharf.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

DrsT has taken the place of mud
in all our principal sheets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

TIE cattle are grazing upon q thou
sand hills.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

BLrE skies, and such fairy moon
light.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

THERE never was o greater surplus
Of old hay in the country than at the
present time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-04-30

Porsro shoots are breaking through
the mold.
, 1880-04-17

behalf of the Cabinet, but simply for him.
self, still he might say that he hoped and
trusted that the Parliamentary Committee
which had been appointed to inquire into
the question would again resume its Ia
bours on the sugar bounties at the very
first opportunity after the assembling of
the new Parliament. They would then be
able to complete evidence which they had
commenced to take. They would then pro-
duce their report. Of course, much de-
pended upon the report of the committee
as TO the future line of action to be taken,
but he himself was entirely of opinion that
the time had arrived for thoroughly sitting
the whole matter to the bottom i'll order to
see whether something could be done to
reSuscitate the declining sugar trade. The
committee which had been appointed was
a thoroughly representative one, and it was
presided over by a most able chairman.
He was a man who was thoroughly &C.
quainted with the whole details of the case
and While they were i'll his hands they were,
sure not only to have a thoroughly exhaus-
tive report, but one based upon fair play.
There could be no doubt that the sugar
trade had been almost paralysed, and there
fore he would repeat that it would be the
duty of the next Government to seriously
take IHe mitUeI up. I1dU IL not pccu lOE
the dissolution there was no doubt that the
question would have been settled before
the end of the present Session. AS it was,
however, it could only be delayed for %
short time. Although he had said that
much depended upon the report of the conf
mittee as to the line of action to be taken,
still he must not he understood to say that
the Government would blindly adopt the
suggestions of the committee. They mi kht
have other methods of dealing with the
subject than those recommended by the
committee. The suggestions of the com.
mittce, would, however, have great weight.
TimcS.-
, 1880-04-17
FOREIGN SUGAR BOUNTIES.

Yesterday afternoon an influential depu-
tation- comprising delegates from the
several trades connected with the home
and colonial sugar industries throughout
Great Britain, waited upon Lord SandOn
at his official residence. Mr.. Peter MStay,
in introducing the deputation, stated that,
owing to the foreign sugar b0untles paid
by foreign Governments OH exported sugar,
the British trade i'll that article was being
annihilated. at the present moment over
five millions of capital was locked up in
idle sugar refineries, and England was pay
ing nearly y millions sterling a year to
foreigners for an article which she could
produce ut home under proper arrange
ments. Taking those circumstances into
consideration, he thought that a counter.
vailin & duty of something like G2 is. per
ton should be levied. They did not want
reciprocity or protection. Their whole aim
was to have fair free trade. The foreign
bounties paid by the several Governments
abroad amounted to between G3 and Go
per ton, and that allowed the foreign manu-
facturers to sell in the British markets at
less than prime cost. Lord Sandon, in
replying to the deputatiOn, said that he
had listened to every word that had been
said with the deepest interest, and he
might add also that the Government were
deeply sensible of the extreme Importance
of the questions which had been raised. 1t
was a very sad thing to see that the sugar
operatives should be suffering as they had
done and re doubt were continuing to do
ewing to the loss of the sugar trade. He
had eften looked at the sugar industries of
tuis country with a %pardonable national
pride, for It was one Of these industries
which had hitherto given work to many
thousands of the best class Of our artizans
Although, of course, he could not speak on.
, 1880-04-17
PRUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.
From the Times.

When the other evening Prince Bismarck
remarked to his Parliamentary guests that
men need have no fear whatever OF 'Ca-
noSSa coins" ever again being minted III
Germany, and that his negotiations with the
Vatican for a settlement of the CultmkdmW
were progressing favourably, his HighneSS
excited hopes which it seems are destined
to be fully realized. Late rumours and
assertions as to the existence in the coun-
sels of the Vatican of a cOnciliatory spirit
towards the Government which several
years ago enacted the repressive Falk
Laws against the Roman Catholic clergy in
Prussia, are now completely confirmed by
the words of the Pope himself, contained
IN a letter, dated the oath February, to DIR.
Paulus Melchers, Archbishop of Cologne,
In an answer to a commentary by the latter
on the Papal Encyclical touching Soc alism
and published last evening blythe Germania.
After approvingly referring to the common
tarlal labours of his venerable brother on
the subject of Socialism, the Pope, in his
important communications, which is, as
usual, written in Latin, thus proceeds =
Taught by the history of former ages,
we know very we'll that it is not progress
III the arts and sciences, but the degree of
zeal rather applied to the better knowing
anu observance of the law of Christ, which
mas brought salvation to nations wandering
nom the way of righteousness and kept
mem from destruction, SO do we, moreover,
earnestly long for the Church Of Christ
sveryw mere to enjoy its freedom. so that it
nay proclaim the s~alutary doctrine of this
Sw TO thepeagles, iuc.ine their hearts to
Dve 1t and foster its influence through the
PRIESTHOOD, to the bringing forth of the
Scaest fruits in the souls of men. And
, 1880-04-17

this we desire in a greater degree, reverend
brother, for The happiness and prosperity
OF thy renowned Fatherland, which was
once especially fayoured by the labours i'll
Christ of ST. Boniface and fortified by the
blood of many martyrs and the splendid
virtues of sanity men now rejoicing
IN the glories of the kingdom of Heaven.
The second year is now elapSing since we
ordained that thou mightest unite thy
prayers and these of thy believing flock
with ours, that God, who is Iieh in mercy,
might hear our supplications and haply
restore that freedom, to the fulGlment Of
Our wishes. This was lot granted, but
sui we tirmly hope that, with the Divine
aud, our efforts in this respect will meet
with the desired success. Gradually, and
little by little, hollow suspicion and its in
variable accompaniment, W~nrighteous envy
towards the Church, will cease, and the
chiefs OF the State, looking at facts in a
favourable and appreciative light, will
easily come to see that We do not interfere
with the rights of others, ana that between
the ecclesiastical and political powers a
lasting understanding may exist, provided
only there does I0J tail on both sides the
VIII ana the inclination to maintain peace,
OF, Il need be. restore it. That we are ami
mated with this spirit and this will must be
the firm and untiinchinG conviction of thee
reverend brother, and I'll believers in Ger
many. Yes (anl here comes the most inn
portant p~3ssage), "we cheEish this will so
decidedly, that II view OF the advantages
likely TO result theretrCm for public order,
we make 10 scruple OF declaring to thee
that we, in order 10 hasten This understand
ing Wlll pclI4.t the names OF those priests
chosen by the Bishops as tellow-WOrkerS i'll
their diocese III the cure OF souls to be pri-
marty submitted for approval to the PruS-
sian Go~Icrnmtnt.'
In view oil thiS tardy but comprehensive
concession, which yields the main point III
dispute between the parties, it is hard 20
see why the notorious tNltWrEGmR should
not soon practically come to an end, Tor, as
the GeIMGRid remarks, it may justly be
asserted hat the Vatican has now done
every thing it could 10 end the bitter coA
dict The Pope'S decision above announced
i doubtless tie result Of the diplomatic
negotiations between Rome and Berlin
which have pursued SO long aud so lncon-
slant a course, though it yet remains to be
seen whether any and what equivalent has
been rendered for the capitulati0n, and
under what conditions the W~earled-out &C.
cieSiastical garrison have agreed to open
their gates to the beSlegcIs. a revocation
Of what the PruSSian Government itself
now intends to do in the way ofcompromlSe
will also be awaited with interest, and there
is a runour that the Bill for revising tho
May Laws is being already prepared i'll the
Ministry of Public Worship. In any case,
now that the Vatican has spoken frankly,
it will he expected that whatever rim
Bismarck intends to do will be done quick
w so nc IN raliaN,n tha OVnpctr1InpG tension
between Church and State.
, 1880-04-17
L L l. + G. r A NJ S.

ST. THOMAS STATION.
New York, April 1Oth.-London news reports
that The gain oI the Liberals hitherto is ninety
seven srat,.
The 'rimps" in a Leading article considers
that the ar. myth of the Liberals will be liza
same as that Of the Conservatives in the last
Parliament.
New York, April 10h
Flour per barred. 81. Law. brand, Sc 80
M"at, best Brancywin-. er barrel, $31.
ii avy Mess Pork. per oarrel, Sll4.
Crystals per ID 81. to
Sugar( Fair to good refining rtr 10, ~ tot
English Islands Mola.s SIS per gallon So o Acc
Exchange New York aud London. 4s5t.
L,Bdoi April 10th.
Dem Crystals per CIV Z, 81. Is. Oh duty
Sugar free. Muscovado do sfl 0s. cd.
( Glayed Havana. No IL. 81 S.. %. adoat
Demerara Rom per gallon Is SD. IL bond.
trinidad Cncoa per w "a s.. Ol,
Con.ols 9Ns to1
Bank of England Rate of Discount, 3 p cent
Liverpool Cotton Mlddling Uplands It
, per cent Rentes in Paris 1926