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, 1880-04-22
Establishment Of Scottish Rite Ma
sonry in Victoria.

Tho introduction of the Scottish
Rite Of Masonry in the Province Of
British Columbia has long been re-
garded as desirable h1 many Breth-
rem belonging to what is commonly
known as the "York Rite" and its
consummation during the past few
days is matter of rejoicing among
the more distinguished members Of
tho Ancient Craft. The steamer
Dakota brought over from the Sound
Capt. James S. Lawson, 33e lnsprc
tor General and active member Of
the Supreme Council for the South
ern Jurisdiction Of the United
States, with special commission as
Deputy of the Supreme Council for
the Dominion of Canada, and with
full authority to constitute bodies of
the Rite. He was accompanied aud
assisted by Maj. James +. Hayden,
33,' Hon. Inspector General, and
Rev. John r. Damon, 32o, x, G. G.
H., and on the evening Of Monday,
April 18th, Lawson Lodge of Per
fection," and "Khurum Chapter of
Rose Croix" were duly constituted
and their officers installed. The
event was celebrated by sumptu
Gus repast and we bespeak for the
institution in this Province a sue
cessiul and useful career.-"Victo-
ria Standard" "of April l4th.
Capt. Lawson and Maj. Hayden,
of Olympia, and Rev. j. +. Damon,
of Seattle, arrived in this city on
their return IRON Victoria by the
City Of Chester Wednesday evening
OF last week. We are pleased to
notice the prominent and important
part they take in Masonic work.
, 1880-04-22
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. D. c. April ., 1880.

WASHINGTON. d. G. April ., 1850.
a com mendable disposition ap-
pears in Congress to do something
for the extension of our foreign com
merce into the valuable markets of
South America. a bill has been
introduced in the House to establish
line of steamships between TIE
Mississippi river ana Brazil, to be
partly sustained by a liberal contract
for the mails. Since the improve
ments at the mouth of the Mississippi
river have demonstrated the pos
sDlity Of n much larger commercial
connection of that river with the trade
Of the world, this project is one Of
great interest. 1t would be OF I'M
mense benefit to all the States for
which the Mississippi river may be
come an outlet, from Minnesota to
Louisiana. In connection with these
plans an effort will be made also to
put some other foreign steamship
lines on a sure foundation so that we
NAV hold an equal footing in
the South American ports with
other commercial nations.
The Democrats have begun to haul
in their revolutionary horns. Their
hesitation of ate has been accepted
as IA mere temporary cessation OF
their general work of conspiracy.
But it proves to be not so. Instead
of carrying out their threat to steal
"A seat in Minnesota, they have voted
in commilte to report Washhurne's
seat vacant, and will give that pest
ferrous demagogue Donnelly another
chance to 20 before the people The
Republicans are entirely satisfied
with this result, being confident that
they can bury the democratic aspirant
very deep when they get to the polls
again. il
The Senate have passed the so.
called compromise deficiency bill al.
lowing pay to U. S. election officers
but providing that they shall be ap.
pointed from both political parties.
How the democrats will compromise
the question of paying the expenses
of troops ut the polls, according to
their extra session programme it is
very diilicultto say. While some of
them are for fighting, it is thought
;he majority have had enough Of po-
litical contention and will try to
smooth down all the rough places in
the controversy.
Some of Grants friends have be-
come suspicious of Washburn as "A
supporter. While he pretends to be
urging General Grants candidacy,
his intimate friends have been caught
eIcctioneering for Washburn dole.
gates in districts where it is supposed
Grant men would otherwise be ohos.
en-. The Grant men say they will
not trust Wnshburn, aud warn their
friends in Illinois against him.
Leo.
, 1880-04-22
We Can't Talk

without showing the condition OF our
teeth. Every laugh exposes them. In
order not to be ashamed OF them let us Use
that standard dentiflicc, SOZODONT,
which is sure to keep them white aud spot
less. No tartar can encrist them. no
cancer atftcT the enamel, no species of de-
cly infest the dental bone. ifSOZODONr
iSIrgulary used. 1t is a betanicai prepar-
alton. and its beneficial effects on the
teeth and gums are marvellous. as 1t re-
moves ali liscolorations, and renders the
gums hard and rosy.
, 1880-04-22

POSTMASTER Carr has received no.
ti6cation from c. f. Mcdonald, sup.
orintendent Of money order system,
that Seattle has been designated as
an international money order Office
between France, Algeria and the
United States, to take effect April
LIST, 1880. 0.-'HPost."
, 1880-04-22

WE learn that Capt. Thorn, Of the
steamer California, is about starting
East. Capt. Carroll, of the Duncan,
it is said, will assume command of
the California, and Capt. Denny, of
the Mary Taylor, will take the Dun.
can. This makes change all round,
and opens the way for more.
, 1880-04-22

THE steamship Oregon oo her las,
trip from Portland, took the first
shipment of salmon for the season
of 1880.
, 1880-04-22

SoLD.-Ths barkentins Katie
Flickinger, built in Seattle in 1876,
and the largest sail vessel yet built
there, was recently sold in San Frln
cisco for $4,000.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
REDUCING THE POLICE FORCE AND TRANS
ACTING A LITTLE OTHER BUSINESS.

At the regular meeting Of the Council
on Wednesday evening last all members
were present except Councilman Hancock.
Minutes Of previous meeting, Of Nov.
18th, read and approved
The Sidewalk Committee was directed
to put in a sidewalk rs soon as practicable,
on Hubert street from Bridge street to
Spruce street.
The Committee on Lighting Streets was
directed to erect three street gashghts;
one on Prospect street about midway be-
tween Station and Division streets, one on
Prospect street abont midway between
railroad crossings and Centre street, and
one at the southeast corner Of Triangle
Park
The following resolution by Mr.. Man.
ming was adopted:
"ResolUed. That on account Of INSULT
cieDt funds the Mayor be, and he is hereby
requested to discharge the present police
force"
Mr. Haskell then offered the following
resolution which was adopted:
| 4ltoOtCcuf lnht lnb nlhlDl dppOllt "
night, one policeman for the Village at
large, said appointment TO continue until
first meeting Of Council in January, 1881"
The Mayor then appointed William
Rennick, which appointment was con-
firmed by the Council, all members voting
yea except Councilmen Seymour and
Manning.
The grades of Lake, Park, Centre, Di-
vision and Church streets, including curb
lines of said streets and sidewalks, as
! shown by profiles submitted by David
+ Sloan, c. E., were approved, and an ordi
nance ordered to be drawn in accordance
. Herewith.
On motion of Mr.. Haskell, the Marshal
and police were instructed to take neces
sary steps to prevent cruelty to animals
by htching and leaving of the same OIL
, the streets, for an unreasonable time with
out feed, water blankets, or otherwise.
s The Marshal was instructed TO notify
r merchants and others on Main street tC
e keep the sidewalks clear of Instructions
L as provided by ordinance.
e Adjourned 1920 p. m.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Our friend of the Sentinel has been
down to gotham and fell among false
brethren, and come near getting couple
of pounds of tea, as a bait. He was SO
near fobbing the package as to look at the
samples behind the screen Of saloon,
but, as he intimales, a suspicion came over
him here and he lodged before the tea
was put into his hands. Well, there is
something little green about our friend,
and its not surprising that an attempt
should have been made by some conf
dence chap to rope him in. His redeem
ing good segse served him from being
heeced
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Oysters formed no part oft the Thanks
giving commissary. The steady cold
weather for days before, was unfavorable
for taking the bivalves from their beds,
and therefore, there was no stock on hand
from which to meet the numerous orders
that went from our dealers. An order
of 80 gallons reached Bieder, but these
were all that were received by some half
dozen of our retailers. kilograms were
sent east, west and south; but there were
none to be had Epicures concluded to
accept the situation.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Geo. o. Chapman, the faithful and
wide-awake agent Of L. NJ Crosby, left
last week on a trip for securing location
for next years business. The Staunton
ground has been pretty thoroughly worked
up, and afforded a very remunerative re-
turn. Mr.. Crosby's numerous friends
will be pleased TO know Of his securing
an equally paying site for the approach
ing season.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Sheffield is able to furnish five farm
ers whose aggregate product of wheat, the
past season reaches 1000 bushels, while
only five years ago, one at least of the five,
if not the whole number,-had to buy
wheat for his own consumption. This
revolution has been brought about by the
new method of culture, drilling in phos-
phate with the crop. One farmer in the
same town, sold not less than five car
loads, so tons of this fertilizer during the
past season. The success in wheat culture
operates as an encouragement for increas
ed crops from year to year. One of the
five gentlemen alluded to, has now in the
ground, an area of fifty-five acres.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

We are happy to see the churches of
Rock Creek starting up into new life and
usefulness. With the Congregational
church we have a fellowship sympathy
and with its old pastor Mr. Chafer-have
been on very pleasant terms of friendship.
We felt, when he left--sometime since
the church and the county, it was a
loss to both He has scholarship and
ability as is apparent enough in his pulpit
efforts, as we'll as in the miscellaneous ef
forts of his tongue and pen. We trust that
his usefulness may be recognized and en-
couraged. Ofthe occupant ofthe Disciple
pulpit we haYe not the pleasure Of an ac
quaintance, but hear him well spoken of
and trust his labors may be blessed, anC
that righteousness, temperance and judg
ment to come" may be the stability of tn
times in Rock Creek.
We notice by the Banner that arrange
ments have been made for course of lee
lures at the Creek, and that Rev. Mr., Cha
fer will give the first Of the series, on thi
Friday evening, at the Town Hal
That it will be well worth listening t
there can be no doubt.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

"A short serial by Mrs Burnett, au-
thor of "That Lass O. Lowrie's," ETC.,
will begin in the February SCRBNER.
Meantime Mis-. Burnett is writing what
promises To be her longest novel, for
SCRIBNER's MONTHLY The scene is laid
in Washington. Mr. Cables new serial
" Madame Delphine," will also begin in
February, and run through three or four
numbers. Mrs. Schayer,s Tiger-Lily d
will be concluded in the January number
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Arrangements have been made whereby
all assessments of the N. E. Aid Associa.
tion of Ashtabula, for the township of
Morgan, can be paid at the Morgan sa-
wings and Loan Association.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03
A PLACE FOR SALE,

ELUGuBLY SITUATED AT EAST
ViIlaSe. cornering upon the Park-one ofthe
neafest and most desirable In that locality
IN perfect order, with three-fourths or an
acre OF excellent land, we'll supplied with va,
rious kinds OF large and small fruits good
water and barn. 1t will be sold on favorable
terms, and possession given at short notice
fCnauire OF JAMES REED,
TELEGRAPH office,
AshtabuIa. Ohio. iltf
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

What can be more acceptable for a nice
Christmas gift to your friends than good
picture of yourself in of those elegant vel
vet easels, and the place TO get it Is at
1915 Blakeslee s. Moore's.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

MIR. Sherman of the Standard office is
in the horse propagation business, and is
going to give evidence to.the world Of the
fact that "Old Curly" is capable Of purPet-
uatng of her species. A singular acci-
dent befell yearling colt on Sunday night
last. Hitched to manger by rope, the
rope became twisted around the under
jaw, and the colt setting back on it
the tongue was cut about two thirds off
and leaving it in bad condition.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Such nuisance has the juyinile use
Of cigarettes become that we see it stated
that many Of the stores Of the city Of New
York have put up about their premises
mo cigaretts or lights furnished to boys"
From the number of children and youth
we see-some of them not much more than
half clad smoking-it would seem as If
some of the stores of Ashtabula, might with
very great propriety adopt the same rule.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

Worth knowingl Sure cure for all eye
troubles and makes the old feel young;
Reading the Ashtabula Stores new adver-
tisement in this paper. 1t.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03
A NEW POST OFFICE.

Post Master Sexton has made arrange
ments for a now location for the Ashtabula
post Office, and will fit it up in the latest
style with the celebrated Ysle Lock Com
pany's cases. The new Office will be To-
Gated in the Haskell Block, 1874 Main
street, in the room formerly occupied by
W. S. Burnham, which has been recently
repaired, and the depth of the room in
creased to 100 feet.
The new letter case will be somewhat
similar in shape to the one now in use, but
will be larger, and much more convenient
for the post office employees as well as the
public. The wood work is to be Of var
nished pine, trimmed with black walnut.
there will be 700 boxes in the case, and
$50 lock boxes, fitted up with Yale locks,
and glass in every door.
For the transaction of registered letter
and money order business, a private office
is set apart from the main Office.
The new case is expected here about the
10Th inst. and by the Goth Post Master Sex
ton expects to be ready for business in his
new quarters.
A large part Of the case now in use has
been purchased by Post Master Howells Of
jefferson, who will put it in use in his
office.
The business Of the Ashtabula Office has
greatly increased in the past few years,
making it necessary to change location to
larger and more convenient quarters.
HARPER's WEEKLY.-Probably no pa.
per in the land wields greater power, OF
has more influence for good than Harper''
Weekly, through the telling illustrations oi
, Mast and the learned and pungent edito
rials of Geo. VIM. Curtis. The time foI
. selecting your family papers is now a
a hand and we would direct your attention
1 to the advertisement of Harper's publica
I tions in another column. We will furnisl
I. them with the TELEGRAPH for 1881 70
t 1925.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03
,TRADE 0YMARK =
Use GEUNTHER'S LUNG HEALER

FOR THE CURE on
q o N 8 u M p Il l. = ~ ,
STtttIng Of Blood. Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
Caterrh of Chest, and all diseases OF the Pul-
monary Organs. Price 80 cts. and el.Oo
-I5V-Ask your Druggist for II, or send 70
rmENTHRR n co., PRoPRIEroRs,
O4-i8 20 Fifth Ave, Pitt sburgh.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-12-03

DRUGS, PAINTS, GLASS, BOOKS, WALL PA
PER and MILLINERY. L. LYON, cOnneaut, o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-03-08
NINE EXPLOSION.
Five Men Killed.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa. March 6-An eI.
plosion in No. shaft at Santicoke yes
terdsy killed James Henry, Edmund
Morgan, Joseph Andernott and David
T. Watkins John T. Watkins was
seriously injured.
LArKR-The disaster was caused by q
miner leaving q door open, thus break.
ing the air current. Gas accumulated
and ignited from the naked light car.
ried by the mine boss. The bottom o!
the shaft was blown 10 pieces and cars
smashed. Three men we're killed by
the conclusion and two by burns
Three miners Who tternpted the rescue
OF the men were overcome by black
damp and were saved with great diff.
Guilty.
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Biz Etrs n Hanl-

81 Pau, March "a fire broke out
at i've o'clock this afternoon in the roof
Of the wholesale dry goods house Of
Am sch, Finch, Cuibertson 4 Co, the
largest building and occupied by the
heaviest firm in the city. The fire
smouldered Tor nearly an hour before
breaking out, but the fremen were una
ble 10 reach or check IL. About
siI O'Clock 1t broke out in the upper
story windows, and the building SAs
soon beyond salvation. At this hour,
nine O'Clock, il has burned 20 the sec
ond story. and will be fetal loss. The
fire department from here and Mime
apolis continue their efforts, while the
goods are being rapidly removed
trom the lower stories The building
IL three years old and wss built by
Commodore w. =. Davidson, at . cost
oi ZOO, and was insured for s45,0 no.
IL Was filed vith goois in anticipation
OF the spring trade. The goods we're
valued At $40, ,OO0.
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POLITICAL POINTS.
The Young Republicans Of BOs-
ton Declare Against Grant and
blaine

BosroS, March GA convention Of
young Republicans was held to-day.
Resolutions were offered opposing the
nomination Of Grant and Blaine, since
many considerations will lead a large
portion of the Republican party to vote
against either. They declare thgt man
like President Hayes would be gladly
supported, and endorse the principles Of
the Independent Republican Com.
mittee OF New York, and
OF the National Independent Re-
publican League of Philadelphia. An
effort was made to strike the name OF
Blaine from the resolutions, and long
discussion ensued. The resolutions
further urge the establishment OF the
public service on the basis OF intelligence
and good conduct; the maintenance OF
specie payments; the passage OF laws
depriving greenbacks OF their legal ten
der quality; the management by the
States Of their own affairs; the enforce
ment of all National laws
and the maintenance OF equal
rights throughout the coun-
try. Several speakers made efforts to
have the obnoxious resolution relative
to Grant anu Blaine stricken out, and
Senator Crocker made motion to that
effect, but it was lost, and an allusion to
Bayard, of Delaware, as a candidate,
caused considerable excitement. After
an earnest discussion the resolutions, as
reported, were adopted. An executive
committee at large was appointed and
tha cor van tinn aIinurnal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-03-08
WASHINGTON, March @.
SENATE.

The Vice President laid before the
Senate a letter from the Commission
er OF Pensions, submitting tho royise.i
estimate of the deficiencies for army
and navy pensions for the fiscal year
ending June 30th next. Referred.
Mr.. Teller introduced bill TO enable
town sites to be entered on public lands.
Referred. He had prepared the bill in ac-
cordance with part OF the late report
of the Public Land Commission; that
the report contained very many ques-
tions Of doubtful propriety, but the part
embraced in the bill would probably not
be questioned by any body familiar
with tho wants Of the Western people.
1t was now practically impossible in
some Western States and Territories to
enter town sites. lie invited the early
action OF the committee on the matter.
Some bills of n personal nature being
disposed Of, the bill 10 revise Section
2,4i7 OF the Revised Statutes, in relation
To the issue OF a patent for private land
claims confirmed by act OF Congress, was
passed.
Consideration was then resumed OF
the bill for the relief of fiz John Porter,
and Mr.. Carpenter addressed the Senate.
Mr.. Bayard obtained the floor, but
yielded 10 motion for executive session,
and when the doors were reopened the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
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missioner stated that he would prepare
careful estimate, but as far as he could
astertain from an informal examination
OF the question since the bill was intro
duced into the House, the sum required
would probably be less than ten million
dollars.
The Sugar Question 10 be Rsopsnsd.
WASHINGTON, March The follow
ing is an extract from u letter written
by Fernando Wood 10 the sugar retiners
and merchants Of New York; Il am
in favor of a Just and equitable tariff on
sugar, which shall impose the duties
equitably upon all grades and
not in the interest OF
any class Of retiners, merchants or for
eign makers, and am opposed to the un-
Just discrimination attempted to be
made between the several grades for the
purpose Of iavoring particular interest.
am opposed to the continuance OF the
color standard, by which 30 much
loss 10 the Treasury has ensued, unless
il is accompanied by some other test OF
value. Such bill as indicate ! will
cheerfully support at once"
In conversation this evening, Mr..
Wood said that the sugar question will
came up again in committee next week,
the vote by which its consideration was
postponed last week not being intended
as final determination for this session.
.f The Oceanic Canal.
WAsHINGToS, March T. Count De
Lesseps, accompanied by Secretary
Evarts, called at the White House, yes.
terday afternoon. The interview lasted
an hour. De Lesseps explained the
feature Of his canal project. He said
1t was not contemplated that it should
be under foreign control, nor any cir
cumstances interfere with the interest
Of the United States. He had only
looked at the work with the
eyes OF an engineer. He wanted
the most Of the stock IN
this country. That would be guaran-
tee that it would not be controlled by
foreign interests. The President
said that he was glad De Lesseps
hal called to see him, and that he
did not intend to have political consid-
erations to enter into his work. lie
thought it would DO OF the greatest in
terest 10 the American Continent II the
canal should be built.
Counterfeits-
WAsHISGToN, March THE Treasury
Department announces the existence OF
counterfeit 500 bills on the following
banks: National Revere Bank, Boston;
Pittsheld National Bank, Pittsteld;
Merchants National Bank, New Bedford;
Second National Bank, Wilkesbarre;
National Bank of Commerce, Pittsburgh.
The counterfeit notes on the banks
named are SD admirably executed that
they are liable To deceive even experts.
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those announced to speak on Fernando
Woods 81 per cent. funding bill.
Col. VIII. Thompson, of Parkersburg,
who has been here this week, has gone
home.l
Ouray and 'gnatio had another con-
ference with Secretary Schurz to-day,
superintendent Deirees expects Con-
sress next week will give him S400, 900
with which to run the Government
printing office.
VI. dc Lssseps called on Mr. EysIts
to-day aud talked canal.
Vim. L. Chandler says Blaine and Til
den will be the candidates.
Secretary Thompson and the two
naval committees OF Congress visited
the Navy Yard. Tie officers entertained
them Hospitality. u - Nr
Senator'S Bayard and Mcdonald will
speak next week on the Fitz John Por-
ter case.