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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21
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Land FRAUDS.

NJ last '"r"inihH h"M' "' III" VI"
cc,-i', 81 taking -''o' d'''''''
step toward .upprc--iug the fraud
ulcnt entries If timl"r land \
circular from the General Land
Office directs that "ilic'r~ taking
trstim"n, ia timber band ca-r>
must require the wi,hc-sc~ L. tt~ii-
fy as To the actual character "i
the soil and Z" state whether ar not
it would lee suitable Tor cultivation
hy ordinary farming process II
cleared "f IT. timber ami whether
the land is broken. rugged "r
mountainous; whether thlckly tim
bcrcd ar otherwise; whether IT
would pay Ia clear il for farming
purposes and whether it ha- any
value for grazing purposes or for
the water that may he thereon
This requirement, i, very proper
one when. under the general form
IL testimony. II very wide mental
reservation may exist ~ To what
causes render land unfit for cult
walton; but the trouble will be, in
some instances, To ascertain the
amount Of credit to be placed on
any sworn statement. The extraor-
binary activity in acquiring land
under the act Of June 3, 1878,
the past year or more. has certainly
led to lax condition Of public
morals. when the oaths Of princi-
pal and witnesses have become re-
garicd Is "a mere matter Of form"
and the individuals timbcr-right
is openly sold, like ESau's heritage,
for a mess Of pottage in the shape
Of silver dollars. 1t is, indeed, u
matter Of common notoriety that
the quality Of the land has not
been . bar to many entries. and it
can be easily proven that land
sharks have become possessed Of
immense tracts though the pcrver.
sion OF the provisions Of a law
framed TO protect the public do
main, and seemingly well guarded
at every point Tor the detection and
punishment OF fraud. The agents
sent out to the coast u investigate
the condition OF affairs seem to
have been schoo'ed In the "Circum-
ioc"tion ofi'ce,' /" graphically
described by Dickens, and have
thoroughly acquired the art OF
How Not 10 do It, They have,
at least, been remiss in availing
themselves OF conclusive proof easily
obtained; butthis Ia not surprising
in these degenerate times, when
the power Of wealthy corporations
sways the very foundations OF the
government
II appears. however, that the
matter has become 80 fragrant that
the Commissioner finds It necessary
to make some hotter showing, and
in = dispatch dated on the 18th in
stsnt' In answer Ia inquiries, he
ssys' have had knowledge OF
these operations Tor some time, have
had agents out there making an
investigation. In consequence Of
reports received from them, ! have
suspended action upon all timber
land c""cs In California Oregon
and Washington Territory. Per
Mons in rested are not getting any
P"tenfs, and they will not get any
until ! am satisfied as to the hon
esty OF their entries"
In explanation Of the nature Of
their Illegal operations the Com
missioner says: "Congrcss. by
special act, provided for the sale u
individuals II separate tracts Of
timler land in California, Oregon
and Washington Territory. In
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

HENRY Ward Beecher is quite as
variance with popular sentiment on
the Chinese question as be is on the
ology. He says: I" I conclude that
The treatment the Chinese have re-
ceived on this Coast is at once shame
full and ridiculous. While all the
rest Of the world is adopting the
most liberal and advanced course in
the matter of freedom, here is little
strip of western country that is in
visiting upon q narrow and selfish
policy of exclusion, which policy
even China itself long since aban-
doned." That cooks his goose, so
far as the " little steip of western
country" is concerned. He had bet
ter stay in Brooklyn. Kallock is
enough for the little strip at present.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21
OLYMPIA
Collegiate Institute.

TIME Olympia Collegiate Institute will
i he opened for the reception VI STU
dents Oh
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

" -Four ORGANS now on hand nj
Van Epps and two more on the way from
the East. all for sale cheap for cash, or on
the instsilment plan. ~''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

A CALL for tempe, ance conven.
ton for Washington Territory, has
been called to meet 10 this place, on
the Sd OF October. 1t is signed by
Judge Greene, as Chairman of the
Committee appointed by the Temper.
ance Conventions Of Eas, ern and
Western Washington, to call a gen.
eral Convention. The request il
made for its publication in the
STANDARD, but o. it is quite long and
has been extensively circulated by
tho committee in letter form, we
only make . brief extract from its
text. The basis OF mem bership OF
the Territorial Convention is: Every
county temperance organization SHALL
have three delegates: every organ
ization for . larger section or the
whole Territory. four delegates, and
every temperance organization. in.
GLIDING churches and Juvenile socie-
ties, two delegates. The object is
to suggest such legislation as may
tend to Suppress the liquor traffic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

GO Bran and Chop feed constantly kept
on hand.
HOPKINS 4 ROBERTSON,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

JuxIUs Brutus Booth, the veteran
actor, 10 dead.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

The Treasury Department has
completed the annual statement OF
receipts and expenses of the various
Custom districts, for the year ending
June 3Oth last. The total sum COL
lected for customs is $216, 7SO, 1863,
at a cost of collecting of Sc, AZ, 1877
New York heads the list, collecting
$147 1904, 48S, at q cost of 81, 792, OLA,
or one cent and eight mills for every
dollar. Boston, $23, 487 ,440, at a
cost of collected of two cents and
eight mills on the dollar. Philadel-
phia collected s12, 251 1876, at a cost
of three cents and four mills. San
Francisco stands fourth on the list,
collecting $40, 445. O59, at a cost OF
$4O6, O02, being three cents and eight
mills on the on the dollar. San
Diego district collected $50, 491, at
. cost OF 1854, or ten cents on the
dollar. Empire City, Oregon. col.
lected $1,058, At an expense of one
dollar ON forty-eight cents Oh the
dollar. Willamette, Oregon, 1913,
9S2, at cost of nine cents and five
mills. Astoria. Oregon, sos. sos,
at cost of nine cents and six mills.
Puget Sound district, $50, 212, at a
cost Of forty-two cents on the dollar.
The average cost of collecting in all
the districts is two cents nine mills
and q fraction on the dollar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21
How Many Miles Do You Drivel
% DO M E T E r
"All Us>NNa

This instrument In no larger than .
watch. It tells the exact number Of
miles driven to the l-i00th pat OF mile;
counts up To l.vOO miles; water and dust
tight; always in order; saves horses from
being Over-driven; In easily attached L,
the wheel OF Bsggy. carrisgs, ssshy
Wagon, Road Cart. Saiky Ptsw, 0sa
per, Mower. or other vehicle. Invaluable
to LIvEHYMES. PLEAsunE DMvEns, PnIsssC.
IANs, FARMERS, SrRvEyoRs. DRAYnES, M
PREssMES, STAGE OwSkns. &c. Price only
$500 each. one-third tue price Of aay
other Odometer. When ordering give
diameter Of the wheel. Sent by mail on
receipt Of price, post paid. Address.
MCDONNELL ODOMErE4 Co
North La sale ~, Chies9s.
~Send for Circular.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

TIE S. +. ALTA TO BE 4 DEMO
CRAFT, PAPER. The CaH of the 10th
instant says: The Attn California
has been purchased by James A.
johnson, ex-Lieutenant Governor of
tie S,a'e ard plesent Register Of
San Francisco, and will be conducted
~ IL morning Democratic paper as
soon as the necessary arrangements
and form of transfer are made.
The price paid is in the neighbor-
hood of $50 900. While the paper
will he the advocate Uf Democratic
principles generally, it will support
for the nomination for President a
Jns, ice Of tho Supreme Court whose
aspirations in that dire c;ion have not
been IL secret, and it is the present
intention to bring one or more
editors from New York to work up a
boom tor him. While Governor
Jol nSon is the nominal purchaser OF
die ma, it is understood that a
wealthy and powerful corporation
stands behind him. From inquiry
it is learned that the sale of the
paper is not completed, nor c"n it be
until the estate of Mr.. MacCrellish,
late senior proprietor, is settled i'll
Probate Court. The Purchasing par
ties represent several of the most
prominent members of the Demo-
cratic party in the city, have depos-
tied sum which they agree to for
fei, should they not complete the
purchase within certain period after
clear title to the newspaper pro-
rerty has been granted by the Pro-
bate Court. When this has been
obtained there is no doubt but that
the sale will be effected. The paper
will be run as a Democratic news
paper. and large sum of money
will be expended in improving and
developing its local features. The
present size of the paper will be re-
tanned, but the amount of reading
matter will be increased. The pres
ent editorial staff, with a few ex-
ceptions, will be retained.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

A FRIEND who attended the Willard
reception nj Seattle offers to wager
an American dollar that it will be
the last time the "Queen City
primps up for stately visitors. The
people made every preparation for a
reception which would be creditable
to their own enterprise and CORES.
ponl with the magnitude of the
event they designed to commemor-
ate. but the party arrived late in the
afternoon and remained but little
over an hour, aud tho elaborate pro-
gramme had Of course to be aband-
onsd, only q small portion Of the
people could he got together, and
oil the plans laid were simmered
down TO an impromptu address OF
welcome and brief responses. Taco
ma Jared NO better, and we really
think that Olympia was blessed by
being left out Of the route of travel.
We are. at least, not disappointed,
and have no profane words to hurl
after those who commit the unpar-
donable offense Of ignoring the rites
Of hospitality.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-09-21

I.Lss y. ui IHr FIRE. The late
f.o Ga, 4As.Aes the lesson which
should have been tau hit the Gov
eminent ~ the loss Of the ColfaX
lnui ollie, records. = few months ago,
from ~" same cnuse. The expense
.; Duplicating the records OF the
SmV,Nui Generals office alone,
Wound pay for score of iire-pioof
>Ruli-. nni the woui.rIs tint the
Government should hive allowed
item tu Irtnnin .Nv"scd year nitcl
YEAR to ihIs danger. while all pru-
dcut husIuc-s men woui have made
some provision fl such II contin-
gorcy. Another lesson should be
heed, 4, which II II believed by many
the ntc experience has taught, aud
that ~. that smoking should be pro-
hIi ted IA NIL Government offices. If
II ~ true. as IL GENERALLY believed,
that the late lire resulted from care
lessly dropping II lighted cigar among
conibusiablc materials, then this
personal vice has cost iullylius Is
aud the Government "a large sum,
and almost irleparably injury TO the
land service. Employees Of the
Government should be prohibited
from smoking in Office houses, be-
cause the habit is offensive 10 many
people. ana after the Offices are close d
tho indulgence should not he allowed
anywhere on the premises leased by
'he Government. from the danger Of
fire. When this rule is made and
enforced, and re-proof vaults are
built. then there will lie some guaran-
~ of that security which any pru-
dent business man would deem es-
sential for success.
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
The Irrigation Scheme.

The Eureka Irrigating Canal is pro-
crossing. Work has been commenced
at Howell Station, eleven miles west of
Dodge, where it is proposed to con-
struct reservoir that will cost at least
$4,000. This ditch will not run on
the first survey, but will run ON the
line now being surveyed and which is
located about a half of a mile north of
the original survey, running through
Dodge. The company constructing the
Eureka ditch also propose to establish
canal starting from Garden City and
running on line about two miles north
of Dodge City. It is intended that
these bitches will be in operation about
the first of June next. Two large
ditching machines have been purchased
and will be put in use Immediately.
Gilbert Bros. are now conducting the
survey of the new line, and have al
ready passed Dodge City on their way
east The east end of the line will
strike near Kinsley. The ditch which
will start at Garden City, and which
will run or the divide north of
Dodge, Will be able to furnish water to
an immense scope of country. Another
railroad into Dodge next year, and irri-
cation bitches next year will make
Dodge boom.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
SPEAREVILE ITEMS.

John S. Emery, prominent bust
ness man of Topeka, and an acquaint-
ance of Messrs. Rittenhouse & Wilson,
was in town Monday last. Mr.. Emery
contemplates joining others in the cree
ton of a wool securing and cleaning es-
Enlistment to be erected at Topeka for
the purpose of preparing and separat-
ing the feeces to suit the different
manufactures of WOODEN goods, whereby
saving cost of transportation of a
large amount Of dirt and percentage
paid commission men by the wool-grow-
ers. Mr.. Rittcnhouse, about the Oldest
sheep man of our county, thinks favor
ably of the enterprise, and believes the
sheep men of southwest Kansas should
give it encouragement.
e. j. Beard, civil engineer for the
Eureka Irrigating Canal Co., was sum-
moned by telegraph to Topeka last
week, his wife having taking suddenly
i'll. Mrs. Beard has improved, so there
are hopes of her recovering, and Mr..
Beard has returned to the field Of his
labor.
A. L. Vanyoorhis, brother of L.
n. Vanvoorhis, accompanied by his
cousin, c. W. Stewart, youngest son of
T. B. Stewart, departed for Mononga-
hela City, Pa, Monday last on visit
to MIR. Vanvoorhis' parents.
F. C. Hinkley and Charley North
up contemplate establishing themselves
in the butchering business here soon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
The Growth of Grace.

"But grow in grace and in the knowledge Of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christi Peter ch.,
lSv,
Rev. MI Shelton, Presbyterian minister of
Topeka, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday last The minister chose the
above text for his morning sermon. He said every
thing coming from the hand Of God has the ele-
ment Of growth. Everything is governed by the
universal law Of growth. Man is no exception
his growth is from infancy to maturity Mind and
matter also have growth. Memory, thought and
mind expand as the body grows. There is time
for all things to grow but one-which never
changes. That is God. Piety in the christians
heart is not perfected ut once. 1t is only the be-
ginning. At conversion one is more maturcd
than the child at birth. Christ seized upon the
lump leayen, which soon imbues the whole, as The
beautiful figure to express the growth of grace.
He said church grace was free gift-to grow in
grace is TO grow in virtue When converted we
think the work Of life il done. God does not teach
that chuuch membership is completion of our
duty-we must go on with armor about US, and
fight the battles Christ taught his disciples that
they must grow in grace. How many in the church
make no progress. We grow in grace by the use
OF grace. The tree grows by heat and moisture.
So with the human body. So with religion. Re-
ligon will no more grow than the tree or the body
without food.
To become like Christ we must use the means
God has given us. The minister said there were
several means Of obtaining grace The first means
is the bible. II tells me of my home over there 1t
tells me that the Bible is TO be my guide from
earth to heaven Do you study II? Do You love
it: In darkness we find comfort in it. In the
Bible we ind the means of doing our duty to God
and to man. The speaker related some incidents
which were .applicable TO the subject. Another
mean. Of grace lie said, Sas in private meditation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
Church Notes.

The Lutherans intend organizing church, and
erecting building next year.
Rev j. F. Tooker Congregational minister Of
Spearville, preached IN the Union church in the
morning.
The lumber for the new NJ. E. church building
will soon arrive, and the edifce will be construct
ed ard ready for use before spring.
Rev Mr.. J. G. Schwemley, Lutheran minis
ter, of Wheatland township, occupied the pulpit
in the Union church Sunday afternoon.
With Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Bap-
fist and Lutheran church organizations in the city
the religious cause will grow.
The Presbyterian and Union churches were
well attended Sunday evening, Notwithstanding
the weather was cold.
-Thanksgiving supper at the Union church
by the ladies of the NJ. E. church this Thursday
evening. a general invitation is extended.
Rev. Mr.. Shelton, who preached in the Pres
byterian church Sunday, is not eng aged anywhere,
and will locate some where in the west. He is an
elegant speaker.
All persons who would like to join the "Chau-
tauqua Literary and Scientific Circlc" -commonly
known as the G. L. s. Care invited to meet at
the residence of Rev. A. P. George next Tuesday
evening
There are three Sunday schools in the city.
The Methodist Sunday school has an attendance of
about ninety. The Presbyterian Sunday school
about fifty. Over twenty-five attended the Luther
an Sunday school.
The Uuon church building was well occu-
pied on Sunday last, AS follows: English Luther
an Sunday school, 300 a. M; Congregational
preaching at II 90 a. M: Methodist Sunday school
7 ,fI,o {.1s
p. N. and Methodist preaching at : 80 p. m.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
CIMARRON ITEMS.

A. D. Wettick is in Missouri buy
ing up new herd of cattle.
School is progressing under the
supervision of Miss Ida Hoover.
Mrs. VIM. Hoover is visiting her
parents, in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Mrs. F. Owens, who is living very
ill, and has been for some two weeks,
is hopefully believed by her friends
recovering.
VIM. Hoover is progressing finely
with his new house on the site of the
Lyman house, blown down in the tor
nado of July 18th, last.
Mrs. Pitcher has resided her
dwelling house, which adds materially
to its outside appearance as we'll as to
comfort upon the inside.
Andrew Brown returned home
from Texas last week. He will remain
short time with his family, when he
will return to his business in Texas.
-Messrs. Tracy & Dixon have gone
on another antelope hunt. We under
stand they are having good success
hunting this fall. They are both crack
shots.
Mr.. Tuppie and wife from Des
MONIES, Ia, were in town Friday Mr.. 7
is looking for cattle ranch. They left
here for Harper and Barber counties,
but Mr.. T. thinks he will return as he
is we'll pleased with this section during
his short stay.
Z. I. Burnes, formerly agent and
operator here, stopped off few days
last week to visit friends. He was on
his way back to resume charge Of his
school at Las Animas, Colorado, from
whence he was called last month by
the sad Intelligence of the foul murder
of his sister, Miss Zura Burns, near
Lincoln, Ills.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving day in Dodge finds the
same observance as in oder cities and
communities. The day has become a
national holiday and its observance is
in accordance with the time-honored
custom. Thanksgiving day is looked
upon with the same reverence as Christ
mas. The Thanksgiving day prepare
tons are not as great as the joyous
Christmas, but the two festal days sug
gest the same purposes. Thanksgiving
day is an American day only, while
Christmas is known to the whole civil
lied world.
Our Nation and our State by execu
tive order designates this day as one of
thanksgiving and prayer. Everywhere
on this continent the day will be devot-
ed according to custom. The morning
service at church and the bountiful re-
past will not be the limit of commem-
grafton. Our thoughts will dwell on
the object Of the day, and why it was
set apart above other days for our spe-
cial uses. The sentiment that suggests
the observance of this day is noble
one. We truly have reasons to thank
Almighty God for the bounty and peace
in the land. We have reasons to be
thankful that we enjoy health and ex-
istence.
A few only will observe the day in
prayer and attendance at divine wor-
ship. A few only will observe the day
in meditation. A number will observe
the day at the festive board, and a
greater number will not observe the
day at all.
We are glad to note that Dodge City
is giving the day respectable observ
ance, and in accordance with custom.
The day here has the semblance of
Thanksgiving in many respects. At the
Union church Elder Collins preached
the THANKSGIVING sermon. How many
return thanks for the fairness of the
turkey, and the amply loaded tables be-
fore them?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29
An Individual must study his own soul. The min

An Individual must study his own soul. The min
lister referred to the beautiful hymn:
II love to steal awhile away from care,
And enjoy an hour in prayer
Another means of grace was in social and pri-
vafe prayer Prayer Do you all pray: he asked
OF the congregation All Of these means are open
to all. No one must neglect them who would
grow in grace. All our relations in fife may af-
ford us means Of grace. He that will grow in
grace must sow; and he too must be ready to suf
fer. We know why wicked man should suffer.
but we Go not understand why good man should
suffer. Christ says must suffer for Him. The
minister said it We're better for Us to go to the
house of mourning than to the house of Teasing
IN conclusion the minister closed his beautiful
sermon by stating that growth of grace demands
earnestness. No one grows unless he deserves it.
Growth demands energy. 1t must have exercise
If we are growing in grace immortal glory awaits
us.
Amazing grace-hOw sweet the sound:
That saved a wretch like me;
once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now see.'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29

There is some talk of establishing a
Democratic newspaper in Dodge City.
The move is becoming tangible. Sew
eral hundred dollars having already
been subscribed for the purchase Of
material. While Democratic paper
is not necessity, well conducted
sheet would be We'll patronized
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29

Squire John Jobling, postmaster at
Pearlette, Ford county, was in the city
this week. He says cattle are drifting
from the south to his section of the
county. There are abont 10000 head
of cattle in his vicinity. There is no
accounting for this strange freak-cat-
tie usually drifting from the north and
with the severe blasts of wind. Good
feed on the range may be the reason
cattle are drawn to Mr.. Jobling's neigh
borhood.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheuu. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands Chilbiains
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, ana posi-
lively cures Piles. or no nay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
OF money refunded. Price q cts. per box.
Ter sale at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-29

Thomas Bier, a colored resident of
Hodgeman county, was caller at the
TINES Office Monday last. Mr.. Bier
informs us that the colored people in
Hodgeman county were all in pros
porous condition. They raised an
abundance this year, and all of the set
tiers are supplied with good teams.
The industry and thrift of the Hodge
man settlers is certainly hattering.