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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09


The total number of bills and
joint resolutions introduced in both
houses during the session of the
Forty-seventh Congress was 10, $50,
of which $50 passed both branches.
Fifteen hundred bills remain on the
House calendar; 225 of these have
passed the Senate. The following
is a partial list of the bills: To
amend sections l 1926 and l 1927 of
the Revised Statutes so as to extend
the jurisdiction of Justices of the
Peace in Washington, Idaho and
Montana Territories; to suppress
gaming in the District of Columbia;
to encourage holding worlds in
dustrial and cotton centennial expo
sition in 1884; to admit free of duty
a monument to George Washington;
providing for binding a compendium
of the tenth census; regular appro-
priation bills, civil service bills, tariff
bills; to rectify and establish title
to the United States site for q mill
tary post at Ell Paso; to amend an
act repeating discrimination of duties
on goods; to reimburse the States of
Oregon and California for moneys
paid in the suppression of the Modoc
war; extending the time for filing a
claim for horses lost by officers and
onIicta6 mon
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09

The thermometer at Fairfield,
Maine, Wednesday, indicated Az
degrees below zero.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09

Mr.. w. n. Smith lies in critical
condition, at Seattle, from being
crushed by log in sawmill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09

The Port Blakely mill new pays
81 per thousand for logs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09
AMERICAN WONDER PEA.

Marchal P. Wilder, Henry Ward
Beecher, aud many others, call it
"The best pea in cultivation, -
Equality SUPERIOR" &c, &c. Mark
Jones and A. A. Manning tried it
last season, and they are SO we'll
pleased with many of its good quail
tiles they will grow all they can this
season. Try it. 1t is only s or IL
inches high and can be planted cas-
lily.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09
Aied::

In this place, on the 4th inst, Of diph-
liberia, Florence b., daughter Of r. G. and
Fannie 8. O'Brien.
In this place, on the 9Th instant, Adam
McCarrogher, aged 50 years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09
No. 2,1Ol.

TN tae District court of the second Ju-
Il dicial District of Washington Territory,
holding terms at Olympia, for the coun-
ties OF Thurston, Mason and Chehalis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09
4 Portable Electric Light.

Progress is the watc}Iword of the
age. 1t is inlvllible stamped upon
the character of the people. L.
probably no other branch of discov-
cry is this more Remarkable than i'll
the development of elec;ral science.
The tele sraph annihilated time and
distance, and the telephone simpli-
fled its Use to all. The phonograph
gives Us il faint Slmmer of probable
tiles i'll the hear future The electric
light, that wonderful illumination
which is only excelled by the rays of
the Sun, has been developed and
wonderfully perfected in short
space of time. There are, however,
difficulties still attending the Edison
and the English systems, which
must be overcome before the light
can be regarded as complete sue
cess and the way opened for general
introduction.
In the meantime, we have device,
patented last May, in Boston, called
the Portable Electric Lighter, which
promises great results from a very
simple application of the subtle
fluid. The apparatus occupies a
space of only five square inches,
weighs but five pounds, and may be
carried with case from one apartment
to another. A light may be obtained
at any time by merely pressing a
knob, which turns on a strong cur
rent of electricity and heats spiral
of platinum to incandescence. The
current is produced by chemical
action, at a mere nominal cost for
materials. The price of this useful
continuance is but five dollars, a
sum so low that it cannot fail to
become popular at once. at a
further cost of 50 so, connections
and cups are adjusted to the battery,
controlled by switch, so that it can
be adapted for the purpose of ring
ing an alarm or call bell, which can
lie attached to the instrument, or by
the addition of wires, can be rung at
any reasonable distance. When so
adjusted, the circuit can be altered
in an instant, by the switch, to give
light or ring the bell at will. These
connections can also be attached to
an induction coil, by which a power
full current of electricity can be con-
veyed. The principal Office is at %
Water Street, Boston, where all ap-
plications for this most novel lamp
should be sent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-03-09
Burn.
~

In this place, on the 2Sth ult., to the wife
of VIM. Adams, a daughter.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16
DIED

At Skamakawa. Oct. 13, 1888. Mrs. Anna
{. Carlson, wife of John Carlson, a
native of Sweden, aged 81 years and
Is days.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16
Free Passes,

THE Seattle Post IateItingencer
very justly reiterates its former
remarks concerning free passes,
and illustrates it by a case in point.
1t does seem plain. Here we have
a man elected to the Washington
Territory Legislature, who goes to
Olympia on a free pass, and the
first thing he does is to pocket
sl27.20 mileage that the people of
our sister territory pay him for
travelling expenses when these ex-
Penses were paid for by the o.
r. & n. Co. 1t may be all right,
but some people would give that
very hard name. Leaving all
matter Of improper influence" "
etc., out of the question it becomes
a matter of common honesty; can
a man take what he hasn't earned?
On the other hand the question
arises does the o. II. & n. Co,
give legislator a pass on account
of his exalted and distinguished
character as private individual?
By no means. John Smith never
could get a pass, but the Honor
able ]. smith, Legislator from Po-
dunk can easily get one. For
what? Value received, and moth
ing else.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

COMMISSIONER MCFARLAND, of the
general land office, rendered a de-
cision recently, which, if sustained
by the secretary of the interior,
will restore to the state of Kansas
more than one million acres of
public land, previously certified to
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe railroad. 1t was averred by the
state that the grant made by con-
gress March 8, 1868, to Kansas, to
aid in the construction of the road,
was on condition that it consist Of
odd numbered sections only of un-
appropriated public lands, within
ten miles or less of the line of road,
and branches proposed to be con-
structed, and that all the lands
which, previous to the approval OF
the act, had been certified to by
the United States or otherwise dis
posed OF by competent authority,
were excepted from appropriation
by the act. The land office rec
ords show. it is said, that there has
been certified to the state, for the
benefit of the road, an immense
quantity of land in excess of the
amount to which the company is
entitled, as the line of the road
was not duly located within the
terms of the act, and the Neosho
valley branch, for which lands were
withdrawn, was never built. The
value of the land restored to the
state by the commissioners decis-
ion is said to be about $4,000, 900.
Appeals will probably be taken by
the company to Secretary Teller.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

The frequency of divorces
among people in the humber ranks
in Switzerland is accounted for by
the custom of allowing young per-
sons to marry with the clear under
standing that if they grow tired of
each others society at the end of a
year they will go before a court
with a petition for a divorce on the
ground of incompatability of tenn
per; and this petition is generally
granted.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

WELL informed parties state
that immigration to the Pacific
states next year will exceed any
thing yet known. 1t is learned
from private sources that arrange
ments have been going on for
some time to induce an immigra-
tion from Europe to California, in
which the Central Pacific is the
prime mover. Independent of the
exertions of the state immigration
bureau, the following figures of
business done bv the land depart
ment will give a fair idea of the
large influx of settlers for the past
twelve years, and of purchases by
them. The average animal cash
sales of land by their road since ii
commenced operations reaches
s3J0,000, while sales including
credits have reached over a million
dollars. Last July sales to the
amount of S201, ,350were made. The
largest representation of foreigner.
during the next year, who are ex.
pected to settle on the coast, are
Germans and Swedes, with a lesser
number of Irish. Immigrant:
from the western states will. in al
probability, give Oregon anc
Washington territory preference
as inquiries from those localitie.
are generally directed to northern
sections.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

THE Val Street Ne,cs is in
formed that eighty per cent of the
Pacific trade, originating in New
York, is going via New Orleans
and the Southern Pacific as against
the Union Pacific; also that all the
trade, destined to Washington
Territory and Oregon, for fall and
winter consumption, has been dis
patched over the Northern Pacific.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

THE Beechers are never happy
unless they are shocking some
body. Henry Ward came through
here sometime ago shaking up the
dry bones and sending an earth
quake through the religious strata,
and now Thomas X, his Elmira
brother, has shocked good and bad
people by saying that man has
power over his life, and has the
right to commit suicide If he feels
like it.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16
ghe Daily aSturian.
ASTORIA, OREGON:
Aftermath

II is reported that many stock
holders of the Northern Pacific
are much dissatisfied because their
stock has deprecated many points
of late. Their irritation was in
creased by the expenditure of a
large sum of the company's money
about $250.000, as currently re-
por:ed-to feast and otherwise
provide for the guests at the cere-
monies on completing the road
They restrained themselves, how
ever, pending the event, apparent
ly because of the belief that it and
the great excursion of foreigners
would result in a buoyant infu-
ence upon the price of the securi-
ties of the company. They were
disappointed and their disappoint-
ment grows daily. In their latest
grievance, it is said, they have the
companionship OF President Viii
lard. The foreign excursionists
whose expenses were guaranteed
by Willard from the time they left
their homes until they might re-
turn to them, are now returning.
They were let loose to follow their
own inclinations after the golden
spike was driven and many have
since been slowly enjoying their
way back from the Pacific coast at
the expense of the Northern Pa
ci6c. Some of them evince no
disposition to leave it. There are
guests of the Northern Pacific
who want to see the sights of New
York. Some do not want to re-
turn except on certain steamers.
Now that the road has been
opened and that the stock, instead
of booming, has persistently pur-
sued a contrary course, the foreign
guests have apparently inspired no
buying orders from abroad and
Willard has confessed TO the enor-
nous floating debt and slapped
another mortgage of $20,000,000
upon the property, the bonds un-
der which they are to be sold at a
handsome discount, to say nothing
of the handsome commission,
some stockholders begin to feel
that the money that is being ex-
pended for high-priced hotel bills,
wines, and other luxuries for for
eign guests might better be ap-
piled to their own interests. The
company is economizing in other
respects by dispensing with the
services of those employees whose
labors are not absolutely necessary
for the conduct of business and
the operation of its road. 1t is
said that the reduction of the force
extends from the executive officers
in New York to the train hands
and shops, and that the next econ
omy will be extended to the pay
rolls of the company. According
TO some of the stories told in
Wall street deadheadlsm ran riot
during the trip across the CONT
nent.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16
For Sale.
Notice.

A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED TO NE ARE
"A hereby notified TO settle their accounts
by the 18th inst. Any accounts remaining
unsettled otter that date Will be put in the
hands Of Wheeler & Robb for collection.
3u YM. HOWE.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

WITH the retirement of General
Sherman from command of the
army on the 1st of November, the
title of General" will expire. 1t
was originally created for Grant,
and when Sherman succeeded him
it was agreed that on his retire
ment the title should lapse. Lieu
tenant-General Sheridan assumes
command, retaining his present
military title.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

\ COMMITTEE of Invincibles is
said to have been formed at Dub
lin, having paid spies throughout
the British colonies and in North
and South America TO hunt down
and exterminate all informers.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

THE Bolivian senate has APP
proved by large majority the
motion to treat alone with Chill for
peace, on condition that Bolivia
secures some territory on the Pa
cilic coast.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16
Main Street Assessment.

NOTICE $
OT
recorded by John Mcclure,
south side stor street to the south side Of Eighth street the manner
OF said the 10th of July, and approved the
hereof The asses SSmpn $ rs
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

Iowa gives Republican ma jor-
ity of $4,000, and elects a Repub-
lican Legislature who will pass
prohibitory laws. Ohio gives a
Democratic majority of $4,000 and
defeats prohibition by 1000.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

THE total interest bearing debt
Of the United States on the 1st of
Otober was $1,313,617,I0O, and
non-interest bearing s542, ,663,25S;
total, $1,S64,924,52d. Taking
from this the money in the treas
ury and the actual debt of the
nationis is reduced to 81, ,521,S11, $50.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

SENATOR EDMUNDs states most
positively that he does not intend
to retain the position of president
pro tenn of the senate. He intends
to resign Immediately after organ
izing the senate, and Senator An
thony will be elected in his place.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

By order of the Common Council.
Astoria, October 4. 1885.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-10-16

IT is now estimated that one
hundred and fifty million bushels
OF wheat will be required to supply
the English nome market.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06
S. S. DALGARN.

In commodious salesroom of the
Lee Hall block, underneath the SPIRIT
OF JEFFERSON office, we find bust
ness house that not only deserves we'll
of the public but which is the recipi-
ent of very aattcring trade. The
proprietor, Mr.. S. S. Dalgarn, is a
young MANA native of this county
and son of the late John w. Dali
garn, former editor of this paper.
Mr.. S. S. Dalgarn first became con-
ncctcd with mercantile interests as
clerk at Frederick city, in 1866. In
1874 he came to Charlestown, but he
did not engage in trade until the fol-
lowing year, when he established
house of the same general character
as the one he now conducts, though
we believe one or two lines of trade
have since been added. His first
location was in the salesroon next the
First National Bank, where he re-
NAMED one ycar-then he removed to
his present quarters. The principal
lines of trade are groceries, boots and
shoes, crockery and glassware, cigars,
smoking and chewing tobacco, and
each department appears to be COM
plete; and the mercst glance over the
store is sufficient to convince any one
that Mr.. Dalgarn intends to keep not
only up with but ahead of the demand.
His trade is about equally divided be-
tween town and country, and a most
excellent class of patronage is had.
Prices, in the lines of goods he han
dies, Mr.. Dalgarn informs us, are if
anything somewhat lower now than
they were year ago, and he appears
to think that the indications generally
point to a good fall and winter bus
mess. He buys for cash at the lowest
margin, and will receive his full share
We have no doubt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06

Our young friend of the legal fra
ternity, Mr.. f. w. Bcdinger, has gone
to San Antonio, Texas, with his young
wife, to cast his lot in with the people
of the Lone Star State. Mr.. Bedingcr
is a genial, high-toned gentleman, and
is possessed of talents which we arc
sure will enable him to make his
mark in his new home. We regret to
lose him from our community, but
cordially commend him to our Texas
friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06

Mrs. Matte G. Lewis, of this
county, lost a valuable COW a few
weeks ago, and having her stock in
sured in the Emmittsburg (NId. )NIu-
tual live stock Insurance Co., rccciv-
ed prompt remuneration for her loss.
All our farmers should have their
stock insured, and from what we can
learn the Emmittsburg is one of the
very best companies in which they
can place their policies. Mr.. Thos.
B. Washington is the local agent at
this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06
DEATH OF n. N. GA11AHER, ESQ.,

DEATH OF II. N. GA1IAHER, ESQ.,
The venerable senior editor of the
Free Press died at his home in this
place, on last Saturday morning, after
long and, inits later stages, painful
illness. He was born in Martinsburg
in January 1908, and had nearly COM
pleted his seventy-sixth year. For
more than three score years, viz:
from 1921, he had been connected
with the press of this county, length
Of service possibly unequaled by any
other editor in the entire country; a
large part of this period as the asso-
ciate of his older brother Hon. John
S. Gallaher, who was at one time
leader of great personal and political
influence in this section. About
year ago his health became so frail as
to compel his confinement to his room,
and the intervening months of suffer-
ing and decline have been filed with
the tender ministrations of an affec-
tionate family, and frightened by the
attentions and sympathy of large
and attached circle of friends. In
November, of last year, he connected
himself with the N. E. Church South,
of this place, and had since awaited
with patience, checrfulness and con-
idence, the inevitable summons, leav-
ing to his bereaved family solid
grounds of consolation and comfort.
His funeral, on Sunday afternoon,
was the occasion of a very large out
pouring from town and country. The
services were conducted by Rev. j.
Lester Shipley, of the Methodist
Church, assisted by Rev. c. N. Camp
bell, of the Presbyterian and Rev. L.
B. Shepherd, of the Baptist Church.
We regret to say that his venerable
consort, with whom he had completed
more than fifty-three years of married
life, is now confined with an affecting
and dangerous malady, which gives
cause for grave uueasiness to her
family and friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06

YUsT received large lot of French's s :
q pcrior Cologne; Infalliblc Corn Curc-''No
cure no pny;'' Toothachc Drops; Aromatic
Caehous. for purifying the breath; Prctlo Fills
ct Ctc,s best handkerchief Extracts of choice
odors, by the ounce or quantity fellows,
Swans Down and other Toilet Powders.
July II, 1888. DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
UST received. at DR.. PRATT'S Drug Store,
81 choice lot Cigars. The best 2 for Sc in
the town-also fine lot of higher priced goods.
AN now prepared to furnish. in any guam
j titles and all colors. '.AVEREL'S READY
MIXED PAINTS" This Paint has stood the
test of years. and is used by all the leading
Railroad Companies upon their Depots, Shops
and other buildings. which is good guarantee
of its superior quality. Sold By the quantity
at reduced rates. Price per gallon. $3.50.
July II. 1888. DIR. CILAS. f. PRATT.
Use DENTITRTNE, fragrant and refresh
~ ing preparation for Cleansing the Teeth,
Purifying the Breath and Hardening the Gums.
Prepared by Dr.. CHAS. f. PRATT.
T HAVE in stock ard keep constantly on
H. l. hand. a full supply of Spices, Nutmegs,
White and Slack Ginger, Tnmeric, &C., for
Preserving and Picking purposes.
July II. 1SS1 DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06

GEO. T. LIGHT has for sale Ridges Infant
N Food: Taylor's Arrow Root, Condensed
Milk (Eaglel. Biscontine, Tapioca. &c.
~ go. T. LIGHT has for sale Florrstan Co
W logne, Hoyt German Cologne; also the
Genuine German Cologne. Also Toilet Soap
all kinds: CASTLE Soap, white and nottled.
GEO. 7. LIGHT has for sale Households
" Acid Phosphate
July 10, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06
GEO. H. HAGLEY.
November G, 1888.

r HAVE just received prime article of Gin,
L for Medicinal Purposes.
October 9, 1888. GEO. T. LIGHT.
w Oct. 2. 1888. W GEO. 7. LIGHT.
NNIiE best Cigars in town for ) cts. Cigarettes
Il aud all Smokers Goods. sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT, Druggist.
EUREKA" Horse Powder. prepared and
II sold by GEO. T. LIGHT.
|NANfPHOR Ice. vasaline Camphor Ice Pure
~ Yasaltue, for chopped hand, sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT, Druggist.
GASOLINE and Benzine;; BY the pint and
A NYTHING and everything in my line, If
"a not on hand. will take pleasure in order
ing. GEO. T. LIGHT, Druggist.
TLARK'S Pills. the best in the Market. at
~ GEO. T. LIGHTS. Druggist.
NNCTTS Pills. McLane's Pills. Schenck's Pills
i HOoper's Pills. Railway Pills, also for sale
by GEO. 7. LIGHT, Druggist.
A UGUST Flower. Peruna. Manalin. SCOTS
"a and Camn's Emulsion, Burnett's Cod Liver
OIL, Fellows Hypoph0sphite for sale by - :
GEO. +. LIGHT. Druggist.
IVY Flora, Laird's Bloom of YOUTH Ha-
~ gan's Magnolia Balm. for the complexion.
sold BY GEO. T. LIGHT.
A LII the popular Liniments. including Ken
"A dalrs SPAWN Cure. GiEO for sale by
GEO. T. LIGHT, Druggist.
SCHOOL Books sold at list prices, CMaury's
- Manuel. price 81. 80, COrncirs Intermediate
9lG29 ~ Ass books not on hand and o5deTe d.,
A CCEPTANCE Cards. Visiting Cards.
"a Chrome Invitation Cards: also, the very
latest Ragged Edge Paper. Large stock OF AH-
tograPh Albums, just received by
October 2. 1883. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06
NONE. SO BLIND AS THOSE THAT
WON'T SEE

That taking of the Cents the Dollars will take of
themselves and that it the BIG that do the best
days work An examination of prices Dry Goods,
Millinery Fancy Goods Carpets Boots and Shoes Hats and
Caps Furnishing Goods, etc, will convince you of this fact
when you visit the Old Reliable Twin Fronts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-11-06
GROCERIES, PRoVIsI0as, N0TI0Ns,
GRAIN !

II purchase WHEAT and CORN for one Of
the strongest firms in the United states, can
offer inducements that should secure the larger
quantity of grain grown IN the Shenandoah
Valley. and kindly AK orr farmers TO Gull and
get quotations before selling their grain. Cash
pail on detieeTy. c. W. TRUEsEIL.
May 8. 1888.