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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

THERE are no less than four Re-
portionment bills before the present
House of Representatives. One of
these, by Mr.. Springer of Illinois,
provides for minority representation
but does net fix the number of men,
bers; that of Mr.. Cox places it at
301; that of the Census Committee
MINES 81 and another by Il minori-
ty of the committee, 319. 1t is
thought that Mr.. Co1's bill will be
adopted, unless the Republicans
consume all the time to be devoted
to this subject in irrelevant debate,
and thus pass final action to special
or the next regular session. This
course will impose an expense of
more than 100000 upon the
twenty States whose legislatures are
now in session.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

A WASHINGTON dispatch of the 5th
instant says that the Secretary of
War has sent to the House of Rep.
resentatives communication en-
dorsing tho estimate made by Gen
eral Hazen, Chief Signal Officer, for
an appropriation of $4,000 for the
construction of a telegraph line
from Astoria to Tillamook Rock;
$40, 600 to construct a line from
Port Townsend to Cape Flattery,
and $50, 900 to purchase the Chey-
enne and Black Hills telegraph line
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The same locomotive which is now
submerged near Tacoma had cold
water bath in Minnesota, where it
fell into lake and remained a num-
Der of months. 1t is a 2S.ton ma
chine, but it is estimated that the
accumulation of earth will require u
lifting power of so tons to extricats
it from its present position. This is
to he secured by driving piles with
cross-timbars from which immense
screws will be operated. The effort
will not be made till the river falls
sufficiently to allow the work to
proceed with expedition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The american Dairyman gives the
information that the dairy industry
of the Uuited States represents an
investment of over 1900, 900, 900,
and an annual production of over
$50, 600, 900 pounds of cheese and
about ! 500, 100000 pounds Of but
ter, are manufactured annually. OF
the total amount of butter made in
the United States, New York pro-
duces 100000, 900 pounds yearly,
and 1oO,OOO,O0O pounds of cheese.
Of this immense production of but
ter and cheese but comparatively
small amount is exported. During
the year 1879, the total value OF
these two articles exported was only
SIS, 900 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

JESSE II. Giant is now issuing Off
cial bulletins of the contemplated
movements of his father, the Great
American Sphinx. Under date Of
the first ultimo, he says:
my father will return from Washing.
ton Saturday and will not visit Mexico be-
tore the middle OF next month anyway,
and not then unless he deems it best for
the interests of the enterprise of which he
is President He has engagements in this
city until the 10th inst. My father has
not subscribed 100000 to the stock of this
new enterprise. There is no truth what
ever in the rumor that he contemplates
going to Mexico Immediately. If he goes
next month he may 20 alone or he may
he accompanied by persons interested III
the new Mexican scheme"
We are glad that the public mind
is hereafter to DO set ut lest by au-
thoritatiye announcements OF the
movements of this pet Of the machine
politicians.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

TIE Postal Appropriation bill be-
fore Congress, provides for an ex-
penditure of $40, 900, 900, and the
receipts are estimated at S3S, 600 900.
The deficiency, which was six or
seven millions per annum, during
the palmy days Of Republican rule,
has been reduced to two millions
under the persistent and systematic
measures for retrencbment so sue
cessfully inaugurated by the present
Congress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

AT the Workman's Grand Mas
querade Carnival, in Portland, We'd
nesday night, some very costly prizes
were awarded. The handsomest
lady's costume secured a gold watch.
The character sustained was "Queen
Elizabeth" and the fortunate wear
er was Mrs. G. A. Wheeler. The
best sustained lady character, "Top-
sy," was Personated by Thomas
Corbin; prize, q splendid silver tea
set. The most original lady char
acter, CA. O. U. W., Good Luck"
was sustained by Mrs. Ellis, who
received pair of opera glasses. j.
H. Struble wore the handsomest
gentlemen's costume, and appeared
as "Spanish Cavalier" prize sol
itaire diamond ring. The best sus.
tanned gentleman character " Boot
Black, was awarded a God-Leaded
cane, Max Gallick being the lucky
man. The most original sentleman's
character was the Egyptian ODE
lisk," by w. w. Mcclure, who re-
ceived pair of opera glasses. The
carnival was one Of the greatest sem
sations of the social season in Port
land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11
Mere Mention.

The District Court meets in this
place next Monday.
The East Olympia school begins
its second term next Monday.
High water is reported in Cheha.
lis county, but it has done little if
any damage.
Gen. Mckenny is now owner Of
tho New Drug Store, lately the pro.
perry of Mr.. Neate.
FISHERMEN will learn of something
to their advantage by consulting our
advertising columns.
If it wouldn't be considered
" forcing the season." we should ex.
claim L" Hail, Gentle Spring"
AT the Farquhar reception, Tues.
day evening, the principal parties
appeared to be both Ed-ifed and
Annie-mated.
Rev. J. r. Thompson will preach
at Chehalis and Claquato, in Lewis
county, next Sunday, at IL and 2:3O
o'clock.
The usual public worship will be
conducted in the Presbyterian
Church, next Sunday, by Rev. D.
w Macfie Sunday School at 1890
o'clock.
The Blue Ribbon League will
meet, as usual, next Sunday, ats
and Monday at. p. NJ, in Champ.
ion Hall. All are cordially invited
to be present.
Subject of discourse in the Con.
gregational Church, next Sunday
morning, Salvation Present At
tainment." Mr.. Huntington will
preach at South Bay at 2p.M.
Gov. Newell has appointed Fran.
els NJ. Ellsworth Prosecuting Attor-
ney for Whitman county. to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF Mr..
A. j. Banta, the late incumbent.
REV. Fl. j. Becker, of Oregon,
will lecture on the Subject of TEN.
perance, under the auspices of tho
Lucy Hayes Blue Ribbon League, in
Columbia Hall, Tuesday evening,
the 18th instant. Seats free. All
are respectly invited to be present.
The lecture will commence at
o'clock.
Complaint was made in writing to
the County Commissioners, at their
late term, of harsh treatment of
those who have become a county
charge aud placed under the care of
DR.. Cato, at Tenino, but we under
stand no steps were taken either to
ascertain the truth of the statements
made, or to afford relief if needed by
this unfortunate class of persons.
We think that in justice to all con.
cerned, some inquiry should have
been made into the matter.
A very pleasant reception was
held at the residence of A.. Far
quhar, Esq, Tuesday evening, to
celebrate the marriage of his son
Edward NJ, md Miss Annie E..
Mills, which event bad transpired
at the home of the bride, on Grand
Mound Prairie, the Sunday before,
the 9th instant. The number Of
guests was only limited by the spa
cious apartments, and the bridal
feast was marvel of beauty to the
eye aud of exquisite delight to the
sense of taste. The best wishes Of
n host of friends accompany the
happy couple on the untried voyage
over the sea of life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11
A LATE dispatch SAYS that the II

A LATE dispatch says that the re-
ports of the richness of the soll
mines lately discovered at Takon in
Alaska, are almost incredible, one
mountain being reported rs IL solid
mass of the finest gold quartz. IT. is
thought that after full reports have
been received regarding it, the eX-
element will be full as great as that
of California in 40.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

SMALL.pox IN DAKoTA.-This dread
disease has been raging with great
fatality, at Jefferson, Dakota Terri
tory. There have been nirety-two
cases, thirty-two of which proved
fatal. Sixty cases are now under
treatment. Whole families have
been swept away by the disease. In
many instances the dead have been
left unburied for days, through fear
or inability to obtain help to inter
them. At present two ply sicians
are in charge of the infected district,
and it is believed that the disease is
abating and will be wholly confined
to its present bounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

A VOICE FROM SAN QuENT1N.-A
few days ago, Messrs. Woodruff &
Van Epps, on opening package OF
broom-handles, found slip with
the following inscription: "Made
in San Quentin, the State Prison,
by VIM. Hudson, convict, Oct. Cd,
1880. / am confined here innocent
of any crime" It is within the
range of possibility, that the state
ment is literally true; occasionally
an innocent man suffers through
the Vaccinations of evil persons;
but Williams appeal to public opin-
ion is likely to be barren of results,
innocent though he may be, when
in conflict with the folms of law.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The annual meeting OF the Puget
Sound Iron Co., which was TO have
been held at Port Townsend on the
7th instant, has been postponed till
March 18th, in consequence of pom
representation of Clll,otnia stock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The Chronicle is the name OF a
new evening paper, soon to appear
in Portland, to take the place of tie
suspended Bulletin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

1r will be seen by reference to an
advertisement in another column,
that the old firm of Woodruff IL Van
Epps has been dissolved, and that
the latter named gentleman will
hereafter conduct the business,
which has grown to a considerable
magnitude under careful and pru-
dent management of both partners.
While we wish i" Sam" success IN
some new undertaking, we express
the hope that Mr.. Van Epps Will
prosper and make the usual double
connt in goinSs it alone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The ninth annual meeting of the
Oregon Woman Suffrage Association
was held in Portland this week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

In last weeks issue, appeared an
article which we took partially from
the Portland Standard and partially
from the Telegram, both of which
papers were wrong in their statement
that the rites of the Roman Catholic
Church required the right arm to be
inside the sleeve OF the shroud at the
time of dissolution of any of its men,
bers. This striking ceremonial is
either ridiculously sublime or SUBJ
timely ridiculous, or both. We are
authorized to state by Father He'll
bos that NO such rite exists in the
Catholic Church and nerer did exist.
A priest is buried in his sacerdotal
vestments, as be wore them at the
alter; q member of religious order,
in the vestments proper to the re-
ieious order he belonged to, and
a member of any Catholic society
with the regalia of his society. The
old gentleman referred to in last
weeks issue, probably belonged to
some such organization and wished,
before dying, 10 have his regalia in
readiness. a wish his kind daughter
could not refuse without ignoring
the religious feelings of her aged
parent. This is undoubtedly what
caused so much uncl,aritable COM
ment and outraged the feelings of
really devoted family.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

IT is said that the loss to stock
men in Klickitat and Yakima coun-
ties will be fully eighty per cent.
but if the experience of the present
Winter leads to some provision
against II recurrence of disaster, it
may result in benefit hereafter, The
sut1'erinss OF the many thousands of
dumb brutes during the long ex-
posture to the driving storms and
their final starvation, is enough to
appal the heart of anybody having
the least emotion of human sym
patty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The SMALLPOX has appeared at the
county poor house at jefferson, Hi
nois. The inmates number 300,
and the insane asylum adjoins.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The steamship Maho is doing quick
work. She sailed from New Ia
coma on the morning of January
Goth, and from Port Townsend on
the evening of the same day, for
San Francisco, at which city she
arrived in three days. She then dis
charged l 300 tons Of cargo, reload
ed, and got off for the North again
On ,nc afternoon Of February 1st;
all tins being done in six days. No
other vessel on the route ever did so
well before.
RrGIsTEB for The m ,luicinol election
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

A SEATTLE manufacturing firm
have contract for furnishing G,GOO
doors each month for the California
market.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The Busy PEGS" announce an en-
for Tuesday night.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

The severe weather still con tinues
in the northwestern States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11
What's in a Name!


Is to what constitutes city y! 1t
appears that the Seattle papers in
variably speak of Seattle as a city,
while Eastern journals, notably the
Philadelphia Times, refers to towns
of 5000 and 1000 inhabitants as
villages" and hence the editor of
the Nail puts on his thinking-cap
and draws comparisons which must
be particularly odious to the wido-
awake Hatelligeneer and Post, which
live, move and have their being in
the idea that Seattle is the Queen
City of the West"
In England no such disputes
arise. Towns and cities do not owe
to population any preference in this
respect. There q town, however
large it may be, cannot become a
city unless it is, or has been, the see
of bishop and has n cathedral.
Birmingham, with several hundred
thousand inhabitants is town"
while Licbfeld, with scarcely larger
population than Seattle, is but
" city" Here, however, common
usage ascribes to every hamlet, the
title Of city. though it may possess
but three or four dwellings, black
smith shop, store or two and a sa-
loon. Hence we have Empire City
and Cosmopolis. thousand miles
away, and Snohomish City and
Steilacoom City in our own favored
Territory, but which are doubtless
destined at no distant day to merit,
in enterprise. wealth and popula-
ton, the proudest of appellations.
But, in the most amicable spirit,
and without in the least detracting
from the zeal and enterprise which
has made Seattle thriving and
prosperous commonwealth, we think
shat her right to the term metrop-
oils" which has been SO persistently
advanced by her advocates the past
few months, must be shared with
the to,cn of modest pretentions at
the head of the Sound. Webster
defines metropolis" to mean liter
ally, the mother city, the chief city,
or capital Of kingdom, state. or
country" He goes on to say the
largest city is sometimes not the cap
ital, but may be called metropolis
by virtue of its prominence. We
propose. therefore to divide honors
with Seattle, and will always recog-
nize it ASA metropolis and city, by
virtue of its business thrift, if it will
return the compliment, occasionally,
in commemoration of our antique
origin and classical name.
Inthe meantime let us endeavor
to lay wide and deep the foundations
of prosperity, and avoid as much as
possible the vain pretences of a
shoddy age.
t. Loot xvaak's iecue anDeared an
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

A Morris DREADFUL EXPERIKNCE.-
The Tacoma Ledyr gives the fol-
lowing account of a period of unpar-
alleled suffering experienced by Mrs.
kurtz, a resident of N&shon's Island,
on the night Of the 18th ultimo. 1t
will be remembered that the weather
was exceedingly inclement at that
date, when she left home for point,
on the island where the residents
usually signal and board passing
steamers. Soon after starting, the
violent storm of that day overlook
her, and it was with great fear and
difficulty she proceeded through the
falling timber and against tie force
of the terrible wind, finally succeed
ed in reaching the beach. Arriv-
ing there she looked in vain
fol the steamer NpJ,W, which was
the boat expected, en- route from
Olympia to Seattle, and she sat
down on the bank which afforded
some shelter, and waited and con-
tinued to look for the boat until
darkness came. The steamer N'pIy'
an that day, fearing to venture to
the eastern side Of the island, went
down the west pas 'tye. Mrs. kurtz
had q cashmere s'.."l with her, and
in order :LH. !. might not be injured
by the storm or be blown away, she
folded it neatly, placed it on the
bank and weighted it down with Il
piece of board, that was found near
by. The weather was very cold, and
ste suffered greatly, being without
means of lighting fire. She had
matches with her, but III her con-
fusion lost them, aud there she sat
all night, vainly husging herself for
warmth, and with daylight came the
knowledge that both Of her feet had
been frozen. About noon following
she hailed the downward bound
steamer, which made landing and
took her to Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

From NooTsAcK. -Superinten dent
Root, of tho Eagle Mill Company,
Seattle, who Eas been down to the
Nootsack country for several weeks
past on business connected with his
company, says he was agreeably dis
appointed in that section of the Ter
ritory. He found excellent timber
there for hoops and bolts, and the
people were glad to be furnished
with employment in getting it out.
MI. Root was taken up the river on
a steamer ten miles further than it
had ever before been navigated. The
settlers are at work opening jams in
the stream and making other i'm
prov. ments, preliminary to getting
out material for the company. A
large number were engaged by Mr..
Root, and they are now actively at
work under his instructions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

TAx.CoLLEcTISG UNDER DIrrIcrL-
TIEs.-It appears that the collection
Of taxes in some of the eastern coun-
ties, at this season of the year, is
attended with unusual difficulty.
The Deputy Sheriff of klickitat
county had announced that he would
be at Bickleton on tie 18th and Goth
ult. to receive taxes. He was at the
designated place on time, succeeded
in collecting SAT. but suffered hard
ships which doubtless somewhat
abated his ardor in the undertaking.
He awoke one morning with his
blankets covered with six inches of
snow On his return he was lost
in fog, strayed into a wild and
uninhabited canyon and was several
hours finding his way out. At one
time himself and horse went over n
precipice into deep snowdrift, and
we're completely buried in the snow.
With the greatest exertions, he sue
ceeded in breaking his way out, and
then returned, and assisted his
faithful animal. He says it is Just
impossible to successfully collect the
delinquent tax during the present
state of the roads, which are made
almost impossible by the immense
amount Of snow, and to designate a
place with the expectation that delin-
quents will call on the Sheriff or
Deputy is equally impracticable, as
farmers must undergo the same diff
ficulties to reach HIM as he expert
enced in his endeavor to reach them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-11

REGISTER for the municipal election.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-15
the arms of his mother, and SO informed the

the arms of his mother, and SO informed the
father. 6
Bridget Kelly, the inveterate. was before
his honor again yesterday. Bridget has rep
utation; and it is safe to state she has tongue
asjwell. She has figured in court proceedings
before. This time she was accused by one
abusive language. Jane testified as to the
vile names she had been called by Bridget.
The latter took the witness stand defense.
She was wound up. Her tongue wagged, and
her hands jesticalated The judge narrowly
escaped being talked to death. He finally
managed to cast wet blanket upon Bridget,
and she obeyed his command and letup. She
paid fine of SIS and costs for her msdemean-
or, the whole amounting to sos
The request made by the city authorities TO
the physicians of the city to make statement
of the number of their typhoid fever patients
and the location of the same did not meet
with the expected approval of the disciples of
Aescalapus. To be sure many of the physi.
clans filled and returned the blanks provided
for the purpose, but the better class
OF physicians-those who have taken
the matter under through consideration,
To advertise the fact that prominent mer-
chant was afflicted with typhoid fever in his
household must necessarily result disastrous
ly to his business, inasmuch as it appears to
be with many the accepted belief that typhoid
is a dangerous contagion. ALI who believe
this would consequently shun any place of
business where they must come in contact to
anyone who had been exposed to the fever.
AS mentioned in the GLOBE Of yesterday,
the ease of Alex Gardner, the colored barber,
charged with the larceny Of sS5 barber chair
from an East Side shop, came up for trial
Alexander said he stole the chair, but stoatly
protested against his guilt-an inconsisl-
ency which produced a broad
smile upon the countenanee of
the ordinarily sedate judge. The coon was
not ready for trial, and the case was set, upon
his request, for Friday afternoon. He was
placed under $500 bonds. He could not give
the bail, and the order was issued remanding
him to Jail. Alexander weakened. He sought
out the complaining witness and proposed to
deliyer up the property if the case could be
dismissed Consequently, it was arranged to
that effect, Alexander paying the costs of the
court. The judge, meantime, administered a
severe lecture, which the darkey promised to
H.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-15

of Valley street, from jackson street to
Broadway street, and having investi-
gated the proposed improvement. re-
spectfully report that said Improvement
is not necessary and proper. Yeas 6.
The matter of the bids opened and
read by the Board Aug. %, 1881, and laid
over to Sept. 2, 1851, for constructing
sewers on Neill, Eighth, Ninth, Grove,
Monroe, Madison, Lafayette, Partridge,
Westminster and Waverly Place streets,
tract was awarded to Daniel Mullen at
$35 $780, he being considered the lowest
reliable and responsible bidder, and that
the award so made be sent to the council
for approval Yeas a, nays Mr.. KOCH
the President not voting,
In the matter of the bids opened and
read for the grading of Nelson avenue,
from Summit avenue to Western avenue,
August &c, 1881, and laid ove' to Septem-
Der 2, 1881, were taken up, and on mo-
ton were laid over to the 9TH inst.
Pursuant to due notice and the adj
journments Hereunder, the matter of
making and completing the assessment
for opening and extension of Grant street,
from Sherburne avenue to Bluff street,
came up, and was laid over to the 9th
inst. f2 hg Il
Pursuant to due notice and the adj
journments hereunder, the matter of
making and completing the assessment
for grading De Bow street, from Ohm
stead street to Williams street, came up,
and was laid over TO the 9th INST.
Pursuant to due notice, the matter
OF the confirmation of the assess
ment for the opening and extension of a
street through block 20, st. Paul Proper,
and blocks and 4, Hopkins addition,
from Sibley street to Broadway, along
the line of the Union depot grounds,
came up, and after due consideration was
confirmed. Yeas 6.
Adjourned to meet 9Th inst, at 2 p. m.
JNo. HARRINGTON, President.
r I. CONWAY Clerk Board Puhlic Works.