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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
Government EmplOye es.

The Cincinnati Commercial Ga zefte
of November 9Th says: "The effect
of change of administration on
the employees OF the government is
now the most interesting question
here. According to the report of
the Civil Service Commissioner,
there are about 10000 persons
holding office in the United States,
$4,000 of whom are pcstmasters,
1000 are in the railway mail service,
and 1000 in the internal revenue
service outside of Washington, the
rest being divided among customs
and consular service and officers and
clerks of Congress and the federal
courts. A large proportion OF the
whole, however, are classed as la
boreys. Coming within the pro-
visions of civil service laws and be-
ing protected thereby are three
classes, as follows:
Five thousand six hundred and
fifty.two department employees re-
ceiving salaries from 5000 TO 81, 800
per annum.
Five thousand six hundred and
ninety postal employees receiving
from $500 to 81 900 pei annum.
Two thousand five hundred and
seventy three customs employees re.
ceiviug from $500 to 81 800 per an
mum.
In the three branches of the class
flied service there are, therefore,
about fourteen thousand places that
can be filed by competitive examin.
alton only. This leaves the large
number of $4,000 persons subject to
removal, more than half of whom
are postmasters. In Washington
the changes will not, it is believed,
reach 500.
This will include the higher ofti-
Gals, chiefs, messengers and labor
ers.
In addition to those appointed by
the President and subject to confir-
nation by the Senate, whose remov.
al IS possible, are the following:
l. The confidential clerk or secre-
tary of any head of department or
Office.
2. Cashiers of collectors.
3. Cashiers of postmasters.
4. Superintendent of money or
der divisions in postofices.
5. The direct custodians of money
of whose fidelity another officer is
under official bond.
6. Persons employed exclusively
in the secret service of the Govern
ment or as translators, interpreters,
or stenographers.
Z. Persons whose employment is
exclusively professional.
8. The chief clerks, deputy COL
lectors and superintendent or chiefs
Of divisions or bureaus.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
Dr.. Fralier'S Throat and Lnnq Balsam

Is the greatest remedy IN the world fer
Coughs, colds. sore Throat, Influenza.
Quincy, l.aryngi.is, Group. iicar~en ~,
Bronchitis Asthma. Catarrh. aud Mhooir
ing Cough. and all diseases of the throat
and lungs. IL perform y wonders ia 20.
lieving Consum ldion IL Strengthens the
Lungs and instantly ALA, all irtitatiUn
of the throat
tLfyE, AID, Ohio.
On. FRAzrEa Dear Sir: l was troubled
for about three months daring the last
Summer aud Fall Wits iromchiii. aud q
bad cough. After trying several re,ued,es
without finding any relief I used your
throat aud Lung iiaisam, ana found iu.
mediate help. On retiring at night II
gave me undisturbed rsst, aud after using
the medicine three weeks ! found myself
cured. REV. r., MUTE
DIR. Frazier's Throat and Lung iisisam
allays all irritation of tho throat. pene
trates aud heals the Lungs, aud assists
nature by expectoration 10 throw oil this
corruption. Sold by druggists every
where at rs cts. u bottle. fHAxiEn Mspteiss
Co., Prop'rs. Cleveland, Ohio.
For slle 1t Acme Drug store. Olympia,
T, n1-iy
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
DriftwOOd.

Almost every farmer in Klickitat
county is planting fruit trees.
The farmers of Klickitat county
are feeding surplus wheat to hogs
and cattle.
Walla Walla county has but six
paupers, and these are fed by the
Sisters Of Charity.
Ten thousand ties are being
place in the Yakima river to drive
to the end of the track.
The graders of the Northern
Pacific railroad are within three
miles of Yakima city.
Upon the arrival of the first train
at Yakima city, the residents of
that place propose to "Villard" it.
Gouge-eye cabin is one of the
noted places on the projected Cas-
cade division of the Northern Pa
cific.
The schedule time of the Ore.
gon Short Line will require pas
senger trains to make about 22aa
miles an hour.
Col. George G. Lyon of Seattle
has been appointed by Governor
Squire aide-de camp, with rank of
lieutenant colonel.
Walla Walla papers say this has
been an exceptional year for cab
bage. yet to day there is not a
pound of sour krout in any store
in the city for sale. What are our
farmers doing.
The Pen d'Oreille mining dis
trict in Colville valley, represented
by a company of Washington ter.
ritory gentlemen, is ten miles
square, and is said to be very rich
in minerals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
Late Eastern News.
General McClellan's Address,

WILKEsBARRE, Nov. 27.-The Dem
ocrats of this city and vicinity held
q demonstration in honor of the
election of Cleveland and Hendricks
that has never been equalled here
for brilliancy and enthusiasm. The
city was crowded all day long with
people who poured in from the sur
rounding districts. The day was
fine and the decorations in all parts
of the city were lavish. Nearly
every building was decorated from
basement to roof with flags and
bunting, many Republicans joining
in the demonstration.
General George B. Mcclellan ad-
dressed large meeting at the Key.
stone Skating Rink. Mr.. Z. l..
Dana presided, and in introducing
General Mcclellan, paid a glowing
tribute to his character and achieve
ments. General Mcclellan was re-
ceived with tremendous cheering.
He spoke for 'h"ut for Y minutes.
HIS address WIS mo "a" in tone,
In. ii led with Il 'n.' j. rel icing at
the GlOriou, .sncr- =, - his party.
The Demo cratic nusts l. ID been six
times defeated, but The victory
achieved on their seventh effort was
made far sweeter by previous humil-
iation. No praise could be too
warm for those who bad suffered de-
feat for twenty-four years in the
cause of their principles and had
held on with undiminished courage
till victory perched on their banners.
He lamented the result in Pennsyl-
vania, and said that the workingmen
had been deceived by the cry that
Democratic success meant free trade.
He thought that four years of honest
Democratic Government would bring
the State into the Democratic line.
He dwelt on the grave responsibility
that had devolved on the Democratic
party, but he thought they could
face the future confidently. It was
their duty to show the American
people a government conducted for
the poor as we'll as the rich, for oil
classes and parties, and to show the
negro that he was as safe under
Democratic rule as under Republi-
can. He denounced tie tone of Mr..
B!aine's address at Augusta.
Too Mad to be Hospitable.
M1DDLErowN, Conn, Nov. o.
For several years past it has been
the custom of the Republicans of
this city to entertain the delegates
of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union Conventions. That or
ganization is 10 hold its eleventh an.
nual convention on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week, and elaborate
preparations had been made by the
Republicans for its entertainment.
But since election the result of the
st. john vote has maddened the Re-
pu5licans, and they lay Blaine's de-
feat at his door, and have revoked
all arrangements to entertain the
temperance people. At this juno
ture the Democrats, with Mayor
Northrcp at their head. stepped to
the front and offered to take care of
the visitors, determined that Middle
towns reputation for hospitality
should not suffer because of the &C
ton OF the disgrunted Republicans.
And so the matter rests, having
caused little sensation and some
amusement.
Banquet Declined
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2S.-Governor
Cleveland has declined grand BAN
quet at the Academy of Music ten
dered by number of prominent
Democrats.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
aLN Hrlt. wssutNutoN rEu.
OliArlL lGIbA NI,lNc, brC. =. 1855

Tao liN rm,htd wli Ind hlt,c
f}mpnthy irum the Republicans IN
his 'ni'a,or 60 mike tie Almighty
crouaihl" for tho uitoinnco which
ih.y cIeim gave New N,lk to ,acir
polucni 'prun'u'r. IN lecture,
lnrl SUNDAY. 90 " unconscious In
ill.m'o. &c. said God moves in
mNstuuous way \ tuglc act 81
on unconscious instrument may
change The dcstlnos 81 tho nation.
Joseph s hirlhron sold him into
Egypt. aud their father IA his sor-
TOW said IA tLings aio against
me. aul vet Gods hand was IN II +,
nni tch aud poor prominent and
obscure. ole brought into Gods ser
,ico whether they will OF not. Those
Who serve him consciously shall
share bis glory. bot unconscious IN.
str monis shall be consigned TO
shame aud contempt. While lac
poses as Joseph's father. he baros
bis bosom to tho knife ~ his party
associates, aud the Democrats can
forgive him for his TRADE agains,
&" Rum, Romanism and Rebellion, .
for ha q" buildod wiser than he
knew"
TIM Nurp fon DYtEu.ry -Eoilow.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

Horse flesh is now sold and eaten
in London as we'll as in Paris.
In Australia, farm ers are already
talking of growing other crops than
wheat.
The aged Empress of Germany
has not been able to walk for nearly
two years.
Emigrant passengers can now Sc
cure steerage passage in steamships
sailing from Boston to Great Britain
Of 81 each.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

TACOMA 10 10 have q bucket shop.
where all sorts Of bowls. tubs. pals.
rolling pins. tomato Washers and
broom handles will be turned out In
exporting quantities. II will be Of
. capacity 10 give employment to
about q doxen men and will cost up
wards Of 10000. The factory will
hs in operation with the beginning
Of The year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

A PARAGRAPH 10 going the rounds
Of shs press that Mr.. w. II. White,
Of Seattle, will be advocated for the
Office Of U. \. District Attorney.
lie is we'll qualified. In every respect.
and We hope his claims will be recog.
niked nj Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

PHILADELPHIA, by a tie vote of the
City Council, refuses consent that
the old " Liberty Bell" be taken to
the New Orleans Exhibition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

Two Indian boys attempted 10
burn the school house ON Puyallup
reservation. because they did not
want 10 he erammed with knowledge.
Il ssems that the sdolescent untu-
tored mind" has bond Of sympathy
with his white brother In kicking
against everything that savors Of re-
niraint
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
Wanted.

4 aExTS to sell DfNoar nos and -.
n t.rlor MATS and CHANTS. -
Paying an agency 90 any ~ ibe wustos
JOHN DIXON,
~ NsFket ~.
nan fpnesseo. 81
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

THs Catholic population Of this
Territory 10 now estimated at about
%, 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

IT is claimed that the Republicans
have elected "a of the 36 members
of the next Legislature. Soon as q
correct list of the members can be
obtained it will be published.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

HENRY Brunkoff was killed near
Dog6sh Bay. Kitsap county, last
Sunday, by falling tree.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

fnN steamer Durango was lately
sunk by collision, In the English
Channel. aud ~ passengers were
drowned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

Az old lady named Sedgcwiek was
killed, near ortinR. Pierce county,
ON the 25th ult. by falling tree.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

Gas. Mcclellan will probably b
rendered the portfolio Of War or
Navy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

ELEVEN hundred negroes are to be
transported from Chattanooga to
Bakersfield, CAL, supplanting Chi
namen on large plantation of Hag-
gen & Tevis, in Kern county. The
Chinaman's wages are s25 per month
and the negroes are making con-
tracts for S12 per month for men
aud board, women s. and board and
boys S. and board. Three hundred
have already been colonized and are
doing well, working at farming,
picking and preserving fruit, and
raising cotton. The agent in this
business of colonizing has now Or
de1s for 10000 negroes this winter.
In this way California hopes to get
rid of Cinnamon and their evils.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

ir IL thought that Mr.. DsYouns,
Of ths y. \. Chronsels, will seseves
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

THs Courier declares undying
hatred Of " men high In the councils
Of the party" who. with a Republi-
can majority Of io.00o. eonspired for
the defeat Of Mr.. Armstrong. II
seems 10 us that II 10 ruling out quite
too large nm element for safety here.
after Ifthere were o 900 traitors. ="
and the treason was successful. II
seems that !. may very properly be
denomina.ed . popular revolution.
and lie leaders accorded the honor
usually meied cut 10 those who cut
loose from creed and association In
The interest Of reform. The voice Of
the people. according 10 the Latin
pfoverb. IL the voice of God. and un-
der Democratic rule must DO accept.
cd NJ iniallible.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

On Wednesday afternoon, of last
week, Samuel Alexander was fatally
shot on the shore of Hoods Canal,
near Port Gamble, by one Chas.
O'Green, a Russian Finn. The
shooting occurred at the later's house
1t seem Alexander had been sent to
Port Gamble by the other for some
thing, and bought back some whisky
with him. The two got to drinking,
and words passed between them on
the beach near the house, and while
Alexander was sitting down, O'Green
took q gun and shot him killing him
instantly. The homocide had q
hearing at Port Townsend last Fri
day, and was committed for trial at
the next term of Court.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

WHIrEsBuRa, Kentucky town, is in
tho hands of desperadoes. The trial
of a murderer has led to the endea-
vor of mob to intimidate the court
and effect his release. This course
has aroused the law-abiding people
and they have armed themselves for
resolute work. The result of the
contest nobody can foretell.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

The Republicans will never tire of
cursing St. John, but then, the tenn
perance cause has been on the wane
ever since the attempt has been made
to run it in sectarian groove. 1t
has been set back fully five years in
this Territory b. such folly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

A vsan,ms plague has appeared
In Eastern Kentucky. Martin county
lie nearly depopula.ed. Tho people
have died mainly from starvation. a
failure Of crops for two seasons in
succession. having brought abou,
absolute desti,uiion. Whole fami-
lies have died from famine. many Of
them being without communication
with The outside world and their dis.
sress unknown until too late for re-
lief. Even the water supply 10 short.
aud when the quantity decreased
IL LsesCs impregnated with some
form u poisonous matter. which
erodussd gripping. headache. fever
aud death. Relief has been ex-
tended the afflicted community. bu,
II came too late for much benefit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

1m Nurr ron DrLruArr Follow
inR IA lho vote ia Washington Terri
tory fur Delegate Ia Congress:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

! concur with him also in advising
the repeal of the presumption law
and the enactment of statutes resol-
wing the present legal complications
touching lapsed grants to railroad
companies and the funding of the
debt Of the several Pacific railroads
under such guaranty a shall effect
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2S.-Governor
Cleveland has declined a grand BAN
quet at the Academy of Music ten
dered by a number of prominent
Democrats.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
lance of some provision for the Great
American Gift Taker and Pauper,
whose latest failure reyiyes the re.

lance of some provision for the Great
American Gift Taker and Pauper,
whose latest failure revives the re-
membrance that he has never
achieved success, except at the head
of the army, when the Republican
leaders made the mistake of assum-
ing that q man without opinions
could not be CARR Il On the crest of
popular feeling, ard allowed the
War Office at Washington to mass
the national forces and close the
conflict. The Sphinx is now posing
as Oliver Twist, and the President
suggests life pension.
After brief narrative of the Gree
ley Expedition, the President closes
his last formal state paper with a
number of suggestions Of enough
Importance for reiteratjon:
Certain of the measures that seem
20 me necessary and expedient, I
have COW, in obedience to the Con-
stitution, recommended for your
adoption. With others, of no less
importance, I shall content myself
with renewing recommendations al
ready made to Congress, without re-
stating the grounds upon which the
recommendations were based. The
preservation of forests on the public
domain, the granting of Government
aid for popular education, the amend
ment Of the Federal Constitution so
as to render effective the dlsapprov-
al by the President of particular
items in appropriation bills, the en-
actment of statutes in regard to fill.
ing of vacancies in the Presidential
office and the determining of vexed
questions respecting Presidential
disability, are measures which may
justly receive your serious consider
atiOn
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05

US to obtain in return q better mar
ket for our supplies Of food, of raw
material and of the manufactures in
which we excel. It seems to me that
many of the embarrassing elements
in the great national conflict be-
tween protection and free trade may
be thus turned to good account; that
the revenue may be reduced so as to
no longer tax the people; that pro.
tective duties may be retained with.
out becoming burdensome; that our
shipping interests may be judiciously
arranged; the currency fixed on q
sound basis; and shove all such o
unity OF interests established among
the States of the American system
as will be of great and ever increasing
advantage to them all.
THE STANDARD MERIDIAN.
The international meridian con.
ference lately held in Washington,
upon the invitation of the govern.
ment of the United States, was
composed of representatives from
twenty-five nations. The conference
concluded its labors on the LIST Of
November, having with substantial
unanimity agreed upon the meridian
of Greenwich as the starting point
whence longitude is to be computed,
through $50 degrees eastward aud
upon the adoption for all purposes
for which it may be found conven-
lent of q universal day, which shall
begin at midnight on the initial mer-
idian, and whose hours will be count
ed from zero up to "a. The FORM
al report of the transactions OF this
conference will be hereafter trans
mitted to congress.
Mr.. Arthur recognizes the impos,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
INDIAN AFFAIRS,

The reports of the military COM
manders show that the last year has
been notable from its entire freedom
from Indian outbreaks. In def
ance of the Presidents proclamation
July /, 1884, certain intruders
sought to make a settlement in the
Territory. They were promptly re-
moved by a detachment of troops.
Allueion has been made already
to the circumstance that both as be-
tween the different tribes and as be-
tween Indians and the whites, the
past year has been one of unbroken
peace. In this circumstance the
President is glad to find justification
for the policy of the Government in
dealing With the Indian question,
and . confirmation of the views
which were fully expressed in his
first communication to the Forty
Seventh Congress. The Secretary
urges anew the enactment of a
statue for the punishment of crimes
committed on Indian reservations,
and recommends the passage of the
bill now pending in the House of
Representatives, fos the purchase of
q tract of $4,000, square miles from
the Sioux reservation. Both these
measures are worthy of approval.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-05
Extracts from the Message

Presid, Mt Arthur sent in last Mon
day his annual message to Congress.
II is quite long and much space is
devoted to review Of oar foreign
relations and diplomatic matters, of
little interest TO the general reader.
iIo begins the document with these
pacific comments on the late politi.
cal contest
Since the close Of your last session
the American people in the exercise
81 the highest right of suffrage have
chosen their Chief Magistrate for the
four years ensuing. When it is re-
m6mbered that in no period in our
country's history has the long polit-
zeal contest which customarily pre-
codes the day Of the national cleo
ton been waood with greater fervor
and intensity. ii is subject of con-
graduation that after the controversy
nj The polls was over and while the
Sigh, preponderance by which the
issues Ind bee II determined was as
yet unascertained, the public peace
suffered no disturbance, but the peo-
pie everywhere patiently and quietly
awaited the result. Nothing could
moro strikiuely illustrate the temper
of the American citizen, his love of
order, and his loyalty to law. Moth
ing could more signally demonstrate
the strength and wisdom of our pol
itical institutions.
Eight years have passing since a
controversy concerning the result of
national election sharply called the
attention Of Congress to the necessi-
~ OF providing more precise and de-
finite regulations for counting the
electoral vote. 1t is of the gravest
importance that this question he
solved before conflicting claims to
be presidency shall again distract
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-08
The Arizona Camels Sold.

The camels which were imported
and used fer some time in carrying
goods and freight across the dry wastes
of Arizona were, aftt he completion
of the Southern Pacific road turned
loose and allowed to roam away as be-
ing of no further use. Among the pas
sengers on last evenings train was Mr..
John Shirley, one of the wealthiest land
owners and largest sheep farmers in
Australia. He has purchased from the
company which imported them the en-
tire lot of camels which now by natural
increase number about 400. and he is
going to New York on brief business
trip, after which he will return to Ari-
zona and arrange for the recapture and
shipment of the animals which will be
a big job and require a good deal Of
time. 1t is proposed to use them in the
barren and unsettled portions of the
smallest of the five continents, and in
transporting freight across the portions
which are barren and destitute of water
but which contain some rich mines.
The entire drove was purchased for
$4,000 which was much less than the
same number could be purchased in
their native country and be carried
across the two oceans for.