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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

II. i. 1903. was introduced by Mr..
Smith of Whitman, 20 confer the
right of suffrage on certain tax
PAYERS. The object of the bill is
to allow women who pay taxes on
property valued at $500 to vote.
Bill passed. Ayes ID, noes II.
Mr.. Warman introduced II. B.
104, amending the act regulating
salmon fisheries on the Columbia
river.
Mr.. Smith of Klickitat. Fl. j. los,
relating to the Joshua Brown School
Fund.
c. b. ZIG, the criminal practice
act. passed.
At the afternoon session, II. Is.
100. relating to elk, passed.
AS also G.. Il. ia, repeating the
pilot law.
And H. B. 104. amending act re-
lating to salmon fisheries.
And G. b. lis, relief of Mrs
Ballard.
And H. B. A, to pay for storing
Territorial arms.
Tue following were defeated:
Fl. NJ. Is, relating to fur animals
in Alaska.
fl. B. 1O1, to locate and improve
Cbehalis river road.
H. b. 6G. to survey tho Hicklir
road.
House then adjour ned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The new law provides that Courts
shall be held in the Second Judicial
District as follows: At Chehalis,
I'd Monday of January. At Vancou-
YER, LIST Monday of April and LIST
Monday of November. At Kalama,
4th Monday of April and 4th Mon
day of November. At Goldendale,
Sd Monday of Mny and 1st Monday
of October. At Yakima City, Isl
Tuesday after the 4th Monday OF
May, and the Isl Tuesday utter the
I'd Monday of October. At Olym'
pia. I'd Monday of June and I'd
Monday of December. At Oyster.
vile. I'd Monday of August.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
THE LEGlSLATURE.
TVE-uAY Nov II

TUESDAY, Nov. -.
Council met at Z. NJ. as per adj
journment
Absent, Mr.. Hovey and Kerns
Mr. Evans introduced G.. j. 1I5,
for the relief of Lucinda VI. Ballard.
Appropriates $.53 balance OF salary
to end of quarter due Irving Bal
lard, deceased, as Prosecuting At
tOnev.
G. b. llG, by the committee on
revision, the penal code, which
passed under u suspension of the
rules.
G. Il. 81, an act to appoint an in
spcctor of coal mines and provide
how they shall be ventilated, passed.
\ communication WIS read from
Mr.. Reed, Territorial Auditor, suy-
ses'nI legislation to remove am
bi5ui,v o: doub; as to the intent of
the law authorizing the auditing of
cost bills, which was placed on file,
and the subject matter was referred
to q special committee consisting Of
Mcssrs Evans, Long and Graden.
Council then adjourned.
Tuesday, Nov. Is.
House met at = p. NJ. as per ad-
lournment
After roll call, prayer and realing
the minutes.
H. NJ. -. relating to fur animals
of Alaska, introduced by Mr.. Hoi-
comb, which WAS referred to commit
tee on Federal Relations
II. b. %, the road law, introduced
by the committee on Counties, was
referred to the committee OH Roads
and Highways with instructions tt
print.
H. b. 100, 10y Mr.. Karr, an act
for the preservation of elk. Pro-
vides for Il penalty of $50 for killing
elk between the months of February
and August. Referred to con mittee
on Counties
| II. b. 101, by Mr.. Karr, to re.
locate Territorial road from Cos.
mopolis in Chehalis county, to the
farm of John Shotwcll, in Thurstor
county. Referred to committee on
Roads and Highways.
H. =. 102, Ivy the same, the schoo
law, was referred to committee oil
: Education.
c. b. 81, an act to reimburse
Judges for holding terms OF the Dis
trict Court at which no United State:
business Is transacted, passed. Aye
, II, noes 3.
| House then went into committed
of the Whole on the revenue law
and after considerable time had beef
spent i'll its consideration, committee
arose, and
House took recess till 2 p. NJ.
Note. Hon. Henry Miles, u for
mer Seaker of the House, now IL re
specte6 resident of Lewis county
visited the House during the iuorn
ing session, and WAS very cordial.
welcomed by the members.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
t The following bill were indefinite
ly postponed:
C. Il. 53, providing for election o
County Commissioners.
1 H. b. So, relating to fees ant
t costs.
, Several bill were Rad secont
time and referred.
House then adjourned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The Hartford Courant says OF the
Chinese students in this country
when they have entered a school or
college, or taken up a study, they
have forthwith proceeded to stop 10
the he ad of the school and to master
the whole of the study. 1t has been
amazing to see how in O strange
country, speaking o foreign and
peculiarly difficult language, thsy
have managed in SO many ways, on
SO many occasions, to beat their
American boy associates.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

A coanEsPoxDENr of the New York
Shipping List suggests that a bill
like that which was introduced in
tho House of Representatives during
the Winter Of 1874, allowing for.
sign goods brought to the United
States in American vessels to be re.
csived at. ten per cent. less duty
than goods brought in foreign bot
toms, would, if enacted, do more to
encourage American ship-building
then any mail subsidies or free ships,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
Suffrage Resolutions.

The following resolves, adopted
at the Women's Convention in Co.
lumbla Hall, On the 9Th inst, was
crowded out of our last issue. It
is better late than never:
WHEREAS. The liberty loving women. Of
Washington Territory have been looking
with longing eyes and waiting with hope
FIJI hearts for an affirmative vote in the
legislature upon II. u. 20, to confer the
elective franchise upon them: and
WHEREAS, We are doomed TO temporary
defeat through tic vote on joint ballot Of
the two houses; and
WHEREAS, We are moro than ever con.
WINGED that the brains of the voting power
are ON our side and cannot long remain
in numerical minority, therefore be it
Res0tred. That we will grid Oh anew tho
arnor or freedOm, and press on with fresh
courage i'll our cndeavOrs to awaken the
understanding OF our opponents. in the
full belief that they will vet be able 10
comprehend the plain principles of irs
tice that underlie government that ought
to be. but Is not, Of the people and by the
people.
Resolced, That we will be discouraged by
no defeat and disheartened by no repuIss;
for our cause il just, and all the hosts OF
tyranny shall not prevail against u.
Resoiped, That the negative vote Of
class of men who have no other reason to
oier for 50 fragrant a violation of tho laws
OF liberty and justice than "because!"
takes from woman the stigma OF obstina.
cy and makes man an rnreasOuing animal
in her ste I'd.
Resoice!, That we hope the imputation
cast upon the House by the current story
that they gave our liberty bill q majosity
vote on purpose to give the Council .
chance to defeat IL, is not true, as IL Il an
act of moral turpitude unworthy the sons
of women.
Resolred, That our thanks are duo to
Mcssrs. Allen, Clarke, Holcnmb, Kin.
caid, Kuhn, O'Neil, Preston. Raymond,
Rees. Smith 0s King, Smith Of Whitman.
Steen and Taylor of the House, and to
Messrs. Calhoun. Evans, Kerns, Sharp
stein and Mr.. President of tho Council
for their affirmative votes on the Woman
Suffrage bill, another manly defense Of
our cause upon floors where we are den
led representation.
Res0lcsd, That we will wat.', with inter
est and hold ourselves read, to acknow.
ledge with gratitude any future legisla.
tive action that may hasten our en- ranch.
isement, and will gladly include the
names of all members of both Houses Ia
our next resolutions of thanks il they will
join the noble company OF those sons Of
woman who are not afraid to entrust their
mothers with the sacred boon of liberty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

Ar . meeting of the new Board Of
Directors of the Washington Indus.
trial ISOLATION, held Nov. 18th,
the following officers were elected
for the ensurins year. viz: G. A.
Barnes, President; c. H. Hale,
Vice President; T. G. Van Epps,
Treasurer and L. p. Yemen, Secre-
tary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

Nh. Thomas Macleay. an enter.
prising merchant Of this place. who
has been on an extended tour
through Eastern Washington. South.
srn California and Mexico, returned
Wednesday evening. much renewed
in body and spirit by his three
months vacation. His improvement
is the source Of much joy to his
many friends, who have awaited pa
tiently the result of this experiment
tai trip. He will now be enabled to
prosecute his business with renewed
vigor and greatly increase its field of
operations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

We regret to learn that Captain
Chas. Clancy fell from the railroad
wharf, at Tacoma, a few days ago,
and sustained injuries from which he
has since been confined to his room.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
WEDNESDAY, Nov. IL.

House met ut the usual hour.
Mr.. Smith of Whitman introduced
H. NJ. 1G, relating to railroad lands.
Mr.. Smith of Klickitat H. Nj. II,
for an appropriation to construct
the Cascade locks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
Is She Eligible.

The appointment OF youno Lady !
10 tue position Of Librarian, has led
10 considerable inquiry as to the
OF women for office, under
our Territorial law. The act deiin-
ing the quali6c tions OF electors and
office holders. is found in the statutes
of 1866, section LIST OF which reads:
All white American citizens above tEs
age of twenty one Years. and all american
half breeds over that age. who h"iu iaiii
under the donation law and VINO can feau
and write and nave adopted the habits -!
the whites, and all other white males III
hahiiants of this Territory, above that age
who shall have declared on oath Their
intention to become cltIZ,nS ana 20 sup
mort the Constitution OF the y uiteu otates'
al least six months previous TO the Gay
nf election, and who shall have rtSlutu
six months in the Territory AMI thirty
DAYS in the county next preceding thc
day OF election. and who have not borilv
arms against the L nited States OF America
or given aid and comfort to its enemies,
and none other, shall he entitled to hold
Office or vote at any election In this Ter
ritOry.
The judicial Interpretation OF tins
provision, stripped Of verbel ambi-
guilty, has been All emphatic denial
to woman Of any right to participate
in the management of affairs OF gov
eminent, and this intent OF the law.
making power still holds, except
wherein it is modified by q sub
sequent act allowing them to take
part in school elections. Whether
the principle which excludes them
is Just, or otherwise, is not q matter
now to be considered, but simply, Is
Gov. Newell sustained by the law
it is his imperative duty to see faith
fully executed, in the appointment to
i an Office created by Territorial stat
ute, Que who plainly comes under
the prescribed class Of" none other -
If those seven members OF the
Council, who, acting under oath,
persistently declared their conviction
to he that all women were ineligible
and should remain Ineligible, fol
Office, have placed themselves III
an unenviable position by subse
quently voting to confirm one OF the
prescribed sex for an office, how
much more unfortunate is the situ2
ton for the Governor, who has OK
ercised-to state is as mildly as pos
sible-a very doubtful prerogativ'
to place in office his nearest OF kin
! The STANDARD holds to the opin
ion expressed by some Of our hes
lawyers, that unless the presen
Assembly passes an enabling act,
the Office OF Librarian will remaiI
vacant until some qualified person il
appointed to fill it, and that not ON
} cent of salary can DO legally paid
no matter how we'll the services ma
be performed, to any person VIII
does not hold it by authority of law
It was once held under monarchi
} cal governments that the King coul'
J do NO wrong, but We apprehend tha
} this principle finds no advocate o.
American soil. The question shoul'
he considered simply in its lega
bearings, precisely as if the ar
! pointes were tbs daughter OF
: farmer, . mechanic. or trades
mai. Equality before the law,
J the most vital guarantee Of free gov
ernment, and the present time seem
!. to afford o favorable opportunity 70
its assertion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

THERE is considerable curiosity ex-
listing as to whether David Davis
will admit Dakota into the Union as
a State. His sovereign will ssttlc
the matter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

PoRT Gamble has followed the ex.
ample of Port Blakoly and adopted
the electric light to replace the dog.
fish oil lamps formerly in use. A
sixteen-light machine has been or.
dered and will in few days be ready
TO throw all the light required on the
mill company's operations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

IT is estimated that the total loss
by fires during the year, in the Uni
ted States and Canada, will b, $780,
600, 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

DR.. E. L. Smith, who visited Ia
coma last week, to investigate the
extent of smallpox at that place,
makes the following report to the
City Council of Seattle:
Visited aud examined fifteen cases
of variola and varioloid; learned Of
six besides, but had no time TO visit
them. Eight cases have proved fatal.
But two of the patients have been
sent to the pest house, the remainder
being distributed through the town.
New cases are appearing every day,
and the disease is liable to spread
alarmingly. DR.. Smith recommends.
as precaution, that passenger traf-
fic between the two places be pro-
hibited for two weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The Sisters of Charity at Vacou-
yer, in view of the fact that the Ter.
ritory refuses aid TO the orphans
and INDECENT under their care, are
seriously considering the propriety
of giving up their charge. as it is n
burden greater than they can carry
alOne
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The Supreme Court having de.
cided the Sunday law constitutions:
business men and saloon keepers o.
Mokelumue Hill, Cal, signed -
agreement to observe the law to ~
full extent
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

PRoF. Warron of the Portland
High School, and DR.. Angie l.. Ford
q sister of our townsman, Mr.. I. n.
Ford, are to be united in marriage
in that city, ON Thanksgiving day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

A woAAN's hospital has been es-
tablished in Tientsin. China, under
The management OF Miss DR.. Howard,
an american lady.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The pastors OF the Presbyterian
and Methodist churches will ex-
change pulpits next Sunday morn
ing. In the evening Rey. j. r.
Thompson will lecture in his own
pulpit on: CLristianity-the re-
ligion required by this ase of the
world, with n brief examination Of
some common objections of Unbe-
levers"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The steady approach Of Winter is
indicated by Eastern dispatches.
At Omaha, on the 18th. trains were
detained by snow.driits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TER.
FRIDAY EVEG, NOV. Is, 1881,
Where Has the Money Gone!

Where Has the Money Gone!
Mr.. Reed, the Territorial Auditor,
informs us that If the contemplated
appropriations pass the present AS
sembly, by the first of January there
will not he dollar in the treasury,
and that unless the Governor esti-
mate Of two mills is not increased at
least one-half mill, the Territory
will be $4,000 in debt before the
next biennial session OF the Legisla-
ture. This will surprise the people,
who have been taught 10 believe
that the Territorial finances were in
a healthy condition, which no rea-
sousble appropriation would affect
ct a lower rate Of taxation.
1t is quite apparent now, wien it
is proposed to increase the ratio from
the estimate submitted, that there
have been many expenses incident to
the present session, which might
have been reduced without detri-
ment to the public service. The
General Government pays for q
Sergeant-at-Arms or Doorkeeper. for
each house, and fixes the per diem
1t IS. It likewise pays for Chief
Clerk in each house and fixes bis
compensation at Sc; an Enrolling OF
Engrossing Clerk for each house and
pays him IS, leaving the Territory to
hire and pay two Sergsants-at- Arms,
or Doorkeepers, two Assistant Clerks
and two Enrolling or Engrossine
Clerks. The clerical force may bt
needed the present session, but fol
the Territory to pay SO per day fol
men TO shout Message from thu
Council" Tor House, and $40 per day
for two athletic individuals to wine
the two clocks, seema to us the acm,
of extravaganza.
Then again, in fixing the compen
sation for clerks, the Council Insist
cd upon placing the per diem ct s.
per day, which, deducting Sundays
is really 81, for the reason that tn
Government pays the Chief Clerl
that sum. Now we con see no rea
son why six or eight hours labor
in q comfortable room, to simpl,
copy the records and bills of tn
Assembly, is worth two or thre
times as much rs the ten hours labo
Of the man who serves . term O
years to learn to shove q jack plan
or hammer iron. It requires n
moro brains and infinitely less ,nuscl
than the mechanical trades, whicI
contribute their full proportion t
the public treasury. in taxes, fror
which this money is so lavishly o,
pended.
It Is too late now to institute
system of retrenchment in this matte
nor is the Assembly to blame fo
electing supernumerary officers j
the expectation that they would. q
usual. be paid by the General Go,
eminent. But it is unfortunate tbs
sinecurs positions should have bee
held at o time when tho Territor
needs every dollar to meet her grov
ing wants. The places were give
a. 4 reward for party fealty, and v
doubt not, from Republican stant
point, were worthily bestowed, b,
We cannot help thinking that Ii
masses are entitled to some consit
Grafton other than that shown thel
by tho tax.collector.
1t is hoped that the few remainin
days Of the session will mark an 81
Of rstrsnehment in the right dire
ton, and that every bill to loose
the public purse-strings will recei,
that scrutiny its importance demand
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

IT appears that tho ravaSes of
smallpox at New Tacoma have not
been overlrawn. 1t is impossible,
however, to arrive at correct es-
timcte of its extent, from the many
rumors which reach us. Suffice
it to say that about dozen deaths
have already resulted and that new
cases are developed every day.
Among the victims is Chas Eagan,
gentleman we'll know all over the
Sound The quarantine regulations
should not be relaxed, but if pos.
siblc made still more stingent while
the Infection prevails.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The loss TO the country from the
partial failure of the leading crops
this year is estimated by some as
high as $500, 100000. which is
equivalent. to loss of more than $40
to each man, women and child in
the Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The Courier says that Mrs. A. w.
Foster has brought DR.. Waushop's
house, in Swantown; Mr.. j. l.. Hen
derson has brought Mrs. Foster
house; Mr.. LyLurger and Mr.. Rob
bins have bought the Boynton pro-
perty. A good many transfers Of
real estate are taking place hero, Of
late
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The Presbyterian Church in u
United States has fifteen lLdns
missions. :fss .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

ONE of the evils Of free govern
mcnt against which 1t seems impos-
sible to make adequate provision,
results when some political weather.
cock like Davis or Ma aono becomes
balance OF power by uniting with
either party. There should be an
inter-party rule by which such men
might DO tried, convicted and guilo-
tined, without hope of mercy or ie-
prieve.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

The STANDARD is twenty-one years
old to-day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18
lashinuten Staodar1

l. y. FISHER. Advertising Agent, q Merchants
Exrh nge. San Francisco. IL authorized 10 receive
advertisements for the columns this paper
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u ny.

Ike SEATTLE Ahhcf"'r ie,:
DAYS ago, III brief a!lu ion Ia the
:lt!c.e III the STANDARD entitled TIL
GJvcnnr's SLATE" says that We fiji
column with exceptions to the
Goyenor's action, but give no reasons
why the appointments should not
have been made. This shows how
differently tie same object may be
vicNcd flom different stand-points.
1t Wa, Thought, 10y tn rcoyi, c,n-
orally, that We gave several very
sooi rea-ons why the control of
| Territorial affairs SHOULD he rescued
from ring rule, bni il our meaning
was 50 oh: cure, we know IF 40 way
to leach Tie undo rstand;nc If on,
contemporary tiI4n 10y citing facts
and ti;urcrS winch amount TO an
actual demonstration.
1t is probably sufficient for tie
present to state, however, that in
formation was laid before the Gov.
eEor, months ago, that in one in.
stance, at least, Il warrant for sever.
al hundred dol r. hal been issued
without proper authority Of law
and the warrant WAS promptly paid
Notwithstanding this defect wa.
known. AS the money went whcr,
It hid tho most good" probably thu
extraordinary power exercised b,
the Auditor was condoned or par
doned' by the Executive, but i
does seem to those who have to foo
the expense, the tax-pay ers, tina
they have right 10 demand of thei
officers strict compliance with tn
law regulating appropriations, O
that somebody be placed in author
ity who will recognize the restrain,
imposed by legal enactment. II tn
Governor, the Auditor, or the Treas
: urer. desire n verdict OF the public
upon full presentation OF the facts
we are prepared to give them.
Our personal relations with III
Governor and Mr.. Reed are friendly
and we would not wilfully print
single sentence which might plac
them in wrong position before tn
g public; SO our prefer to submit tn
. whole question on its merits is mad
u in good faith for their acceptance O
" rejection.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-11-18

Since our last report ON this SUBJ
ject the following bills, resolutions
and memorials have been approved
by the Governor:
For relief of Oregon school for
deaf mutes.
To prevent the spread of conta-
gious diseases.
Relating to justices OF the peace.
To amend the justices practice
act relative to writs of attachment.
To change the name of Emma
Sophia Foster to Emma S. White.
For relief Of Payne Bros. WalIa
Walla.
Appropriating money for expenses