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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Death of Il Patriot and Soldier.

Death of a Patriot and Soldier.
\ brief e!tGram, received yester
day announced the sudden death Of
Gen. George i. Mcclellan, ex-com-
rnander Of the army of the United
States, at his home, in Orange, New
jersey, at ten minutes past three
o'clock, that morning. His death
was occasioned by exhaustion pro-
ducei 10y repeated shocks Of ueura.-
.ia Of the heat. Although 50 wears
of age, his physical viSor had, un-
til about three weeks ago, given
promise Of many years of active
business life, and even when his
malady appeared, neither the family
nor his physician, regarded it in any
way sciiUus. Ia fact, on the day
previous to his death, lie had appar-
emily i'll a great measure recovert d =,
and he drove out with his daughter,
attended to several business engage
ments, and returned home ia excel
lent spirits. He ate heartily and
retired to rest About IL O'Clock
the pains returned and continued
with excruciating severity until the
end.
The Governor of New Jersey, yes
terday morning sent telegram Of
coincidence to the pf1ilcted family,
President Cleveland has ordered the
national flags to be placed at half.
mast Oh the executive buildings until
the funeral, and the Secretary Of
War III an official order, paysa glow
ing tribute to his worth as soldier
and citizen. " AS organizer of the
Army of the Potomac he aflirms,
and the one who made it capable
of accomplishing great deeds, the
lessons he gave it were never for
gotten, and the spirit with which he
animated it continued through all
its eventful history
Gen. George Bristew Mcclellan
was born in Philadelphia, in 1926.
He entered West Point in 1912 and
graduated after four years of hard
study with high honors. In the
Mexican war he was gazetted Captain
for distinguished bravery. After the
close of the war, he engaged in many
important engineering works, and in
1886, he was q member of the
American commission sent out to OBJ
serve the progress Of the war in the
Crimea. At the beginning of the
rebellion he was among the first TO
offer bis services to the Government,
and he was commissioned Major
General of Ohio Volunteers. HIS
commission was extended to the
general army in 1864, with a com
mand in Virginia. On Gen. SCOTS
retiracy, Gen. Mcclellan became
General-in-chlef OF the armies of the
United States.
His military career constitutes one
of the brightest pages in our couu-
try's history and although superseded
for political reasons, at time when
success was inevitable, the country
have very generally realized the pru-
dence and forethought which marked
every movement of the peninsular
campaign. Ii did no suit the plans
of the prevailing party that the
war should be closed under Dem
ocrat, aud he was compelled to
yield his command to Gen. Burnside.
In 1864, Gen. Mcclellan led the
" forlorn hope" against Mr.. Lincoln
for the Presidency, receiving the
votes OF New Jersey, Delaware and
Kentucky. In 1870 Gen. Mcclellan
was appointed engineer of docks
and piers in New York city which he
held till 1873. Since that time he
has lived mostly in the shades OF
private life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

y FURIOUS hurricane ragged on the
Labfa or coast last Tuesday, which
was Unprecedented even in that in
clement region. Over 20 vessels and
800 lives have been lost. Nearly p
QUO persons are destitute and strand
ed on the coast. Five steamers have
been dispatched from St. Johns for
their relief.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

FERDINAND Ward, the New York
banker, who involved the Grants in
financial ruin, has been found guilty
OF grand larceny. The punishment
Is ten years in the penitentiary,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Tns Tacoma bar is considering the
proprie,y Of making some arrange.
ment whereby Judge Hoyt may
hold ono or two days session OF
Cour, each month. at that place, for
hearing arguments on motions and
dsmurrers by counsel. without being
compelled TO come TO Olympia for
that purpose. ss has hitherto been
the custom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

a REPRESENTATIVE of a lumber COM
pany at Spring Lake. Michigan, has
been making an examination of the
capabilities OF Chehalis county with
the view of erecting an extensive
lumber mill at Aberdeen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

HE following Postmasters have
lately been appointed in this Terri
Tory: At Skokomish, Fannie D.
McReavy; Stella, Daniel B. Wrest:
Phinney, E. c. Human, and LISA.
lady, Chas j. Moves.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

IT is now said that Harvey Scott
wrote the famous, or rather infa-
nous letter to President Cleveland
which called forth the spirited re-
buke from the Executive. This is
very improbable. Harvey has many
sins 10 answer for. but this is evil
IDENTIFY not one of them. 1t will be
remembered that the President
seemed to regard the letter.writer as
q Democrat, q surmise which could
scarcely have existed if MIR. Scott
was the offender. 1t is more than
probable that the culprit was chased
to the proper Bush.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

The way the Oregonian and the
Standard handle Greek and Latin
derivatives shows that they have
roots on people who have not the adj
vantage of classical attainments.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Gen. Oliver Wood has been SUI
perseded as Indian Agent at Neah
Bay by Col. Powell, the newly ap
pointed Agent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

IT seems the agitation of the Chi
nese question in this Territory has
borne fruits afar off Way down in
Georgia, tbs citizens are taking steps
to prevent further monaghan i'm
migration. They have almost alb
sorbed the grocery business in Au-
gusta, Ga.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

II 10 said that the cause Of the
late advance in the price Of logs is
owing to sn increased foreign de-
mand for lumber. II it continues
u will soon break the back Of Hard
Times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

A REPORT comes from Montana
that Victor Tull, once q resident of
this place, will soon marry Mrs.
houndtree, q wealthy widow of
Boxsman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

JrDar Tboman. Civil Service Com
mission. rendered his resignation to
the President, under date OF the
10th inst. 1t has been accepted, to
take effect on the lst prox.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Col. Oliver Wood, late agent at
Neah Bay, has been reprimanded by
Judge Greene for failure to obey
the restraining order of the court
commanding him to disobey the in
structions of the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Which required him TO
close Baxter's store.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

j. Nj. ADAMS. late editor OF the
Yakima Signal, in now out in another
letter. this time 10 j. r. Mcknight,
Of Seattle. explaining why it was all
right for him TO receive two car
loads OF lumber from the Northern
Pacific Railroad. Those who
know Adams think tho company
paid too much for him." says the
Columbia Chronicle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

PoRr Townsend, few days ago,
defeated a proposition for a special
tax to purchase fire apparatus.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

The Tacoma Bar Association is
preparing revision of the Code to
be submitted to the next Legisla.
ture.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Mr.. W. G. Hawthorne was seri-
ously injured while at work at the
Oregon Improvement Company S
mill, at Seattle, last Monday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

An associated press dispatch in
informs the people of the Territory
that Col. Parker, of the Wa.la Wal
la Statesman had The pleasure OF an
extended interview with the Pr"sr-
dent, ono day last wee',, in ,rgtrI
to Federalap pointm:nt N Washing
ton Territory He explained to tie
President the exact condition OF
political aiiiirs in the Territory aud
said all that the Democrats dt,Ir, d
was that good and faithful mtn:b t,
of the parry should lie appoin Il.
Many Hi"n had been recommends
who wou!l not be acceptable to he
people, aud who would not be Gre
dltabiy peri 'rm their duties, ard it
was to prevent such unworthy ap.
polntmen.s that Mr.. Parker cAmc to
Washington.
The President listened very atten-
lively to to all hat Col. Parker had
to say and asked him a great many
questions abuu. the men WHO had
been recommended for office and al
SO about the condition Of the Terri
tory. He expressed desire to he
fully informed upon the subject and
requested the Colonel to put bis
statements in writing. He assured
the ColOuel that no man who was
not fully competent, was not a good
Democrat and was not an upright
man should be appointed If he knew
it. Colonel Parker says the people
of the Pacific SLOPE need have no
fear of the Presidents genuine Dem
ocracy. He spoke of his great de-
sire to build up the party in every
State and Territory of the Union,
and said that he would leave moth
ing nothing "ndone on his part to
accomplish the desired result.
HE C0Hri'1' says that the anti
Chinese sentiments Of this paper are
prompted by the popularity of that
side of the question. Tais is about
as absurd rs everything else which
has appeared in that folioln sheet
since its proprietor left it to the ton
der mercies of strangers. 1t will
persist i'll measuring everybody and
everything by the narrowest possible
standard CT computation. The fact
is the STANDARD began opening the
eyes of the people to the evils attend
ant upon the coo!ie system many
years ago, and has probably done
more to arouse thought and formu-
late public opinion on this question
than any other, or all other causes,
combined. The STANDARD published
in full the exhaustive treatise of
Prof. Whitney on this subject, Il few
years ago, one of the best essays
ever placed before the American
people. This publication filled over
sixty columns of the STANDARD.
When the Courier has made similar
record on any question, it viii be in
better condition to criticiso the Ia
bors of others.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

KANSAS comes to the front with a
corn-stalk sixteen feet high and the
ears growing twelve feet from the
ground. While, on this product we
are willing to acknowledge the corn,
We still maintain that in wheat East.
ern Washington still takes the cake.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30
Is There a Cat Under the Meal


The formation cf the Taxpayers
Protective Association is movement
which past experience will amply
Justify, and III looking over the
names of the elite MS who were pre-
sent at and acted with the first meet
ipg, held at Youns's Hotel, last FIJI
day evening, one cannot help being
favorabiy impressed with the organ
ization. Nor can anylod, find any
fault with the objects as defined ly
some of it's members, winch are to
resist the levyins and collection Of
uni 1st aud illegal asse> snents. This
is undoubtedly the motive which
prompted so many Z. our leading
men to lend their nam and lutiu-
ence 10 the project, and we have too
much faith in their probity to believe
for moment that they would sane
ton any but objects stated or others
Of equal justice.
1t has been surmised, however
that other and ulterior motives may
have resulted in tie inception Of
this movement at tbs time, and in
dealing with this, as al other public
matters, the STANDARD caudidly ex-
presses its honest convictions with
out fear or favor. Tie time chosen
for the organization, Immediately
preceding school election, of which
service its chief advocate is already
an officer and at variance with his
colleagues of tie school board,
gives color to a suspicion that it is
another vote he wants in it's deliber-
atoms, rather than to protect the
taxpayers pocket. This surmise
may be true or it may not be, but it
will be well for the association to be
on its guard against motives which
may not appear on the surface.
Mr.. Hoffman, it will be lemem-
bered, drew up the iron clad notifi-
cation for the illegal special school
tax levied few months uso, and
gave the very imperfect, though
strictly legal, notice under which it
was held his sturdy support. That
i. was strictly legal was enough for
him, although one-third of our peo-
pie were kept in ignorance Of the
fact that ali election affecting their
property was being held. The argu-
ments of Shylock alone could Justify
such a departure from common sense
and equity. The law is made essen
TALLY for school districts, in a large
proportion of which printing-presses
are unavailable, aud written notices
were Of necessity made to serve a
purpose; but it was never contem-
plated that in q distric: at the Terri
torial capital, the newspapers should
not be employed to give information
of as important matter as the levy
of special tax. Uncle Sam might
with equal propriety insist on carry
ing his mails on horseback over
a route traversed by an express train,
as for the Inhabitants of q city to be
notified of any important matter by
the old.time device of written no.
tees, limited to three and posted
in out-of-the-way PAGES.
1t will he we'll for the members
of tho association to keep it's affairs
well in view. Organization may be
productive of evil, unless the men,
bers resolve to do their duty, in this
as any other mission of life.
IT is now said that Harvey Scott
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

THE PUBLIC
WILL AND RUST REALIZE
THE GRIM NECESSITY OF
EAPELLING esSCHINESE.
AS WELL AS HIGH PRICES
FROM THE WHOLE COUNTRY,
They must Go, Under all Circumstances they must Suffer
by all means, and we have Provided for II.
Because MERGED Wooden Mills Red
FIanneIs we sell at 25c.
Because Pioneer Wooden Mills Red
FIanneIs we sell at 4Oc.
Because 9-ounce Oregon City Red
Flannel we sell at Soc.
Because we sell Ladies' Cloth, in
solid grey, ~ yds wide, for only 5Oc
Because we are offering you an en-
tire Line of 36-inch SEReEs, in ALL
SHADES, for only 25c. per yd.
Because we sell Scarlet Wool Color
ed Hose for 25c per pair.
Because we sell Red California
Twilled Undershirts and Drawers,
worth 81 for only SOC. apiece.
And because our BrOcadcd Dress
Goods at l2c per yd,
Will and must drive competition to
the stake.
DOWN WITH HIGH PRICES
Respectfully, TOKLAS & KAUFMAN,
OF THE GREAT NEW YORK STORE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19

OF Ball Between Pittsburgh and Bellairo
Mines Yesterday.

OF Ball Between Pittsburgh and Bellairo
Mines Yesterday.
The game Of base ball played on the
State Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon
between the W. W. Bells Of Pittsburgh
and the Globes Of Bellaire, a club by the
way that Wheeling takes as much inter-
est in as the 'Bellsirs people themselves,
was witnessed by crowd OF about three
hundred people, who also saw the first
defeat OF the Globes on these grounds.
But the game was q good one, everything
considered, and each spectator left in high
good humor after the close and exciting
sport was over.
While it is true the playing WAS marked
by several bad breaks, especially on the
part Of the Bellaire boys, the visitors also
got in couple Of errors, which evened up
the score and only served to make the
game more Interesting. Dunn was rather
wild and allowed several Of the Bells to
get first by hitting them with pitched
balls, but his work generally was very eff
fective and he was only hit safely six
times. Miller did excellent work Tor his
team and bis pitching was the strongest
seen here this season. He received excel
lent support from his comrades, all OF
whom acquitted themselves creditably.
Alum missed two pretty flies at centre,
and Westlake one at right on behalf OF
Beilaire, and two Of these errors proved
very costly, Both teams play again To-.
day at 8 O'clock, and as each will play its
best to win it will pay all TO go and see it
A police force will be detailed for duty on
the outside Of the fence to-day and stop
will be put to the sitting on the fence bus
mess.
The score is as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19
BARNUM,sLAsr BOW.
With Over Two Thousand Tons Of Ente
taInment for the Million.

With Over Two Thousand Tons Of Enter.
taInment for the Million.
The Great Barnum and London Shows,
which are positively to exhibit in Wheel
ing on Wednesday, September Both have
been likered to the ever growing and
spreading gigantic BInyan tree, and the
simile is an apt one, for Messrs. Barnum,
Bailey and Hutchinson are ever reaching
in every direction, to the uttermost ends
Of the earth, for new features and original
e1hibitive wonders, until now 1t seems
that their stupendous tents must canopy
everything eminent and desirable, 10 be
obtained in all the realms OF wonderland.
It Is saying very great deal TO say that
their united shows are, each and all, much
bigger and better than ever before, but
such is the true fact. Their original and
most meritorious enterprise, the only Eth
nelogical Congress of strange, savage,
tribes, has been greatly enlarged and in
creased in value and interest by the addi-
ton OF numerousf fresh arrivals from Heath.
endom; full 100000 in rarest prodigies,
animals and productions has been added
to the splendid menageries, marvellous
museum, three CircuSes and colossal Roman
the biggest herd OF educat.
ed elephants ever known, is still bigger;
the number OF eminent performers now
reaches three hundred, and they appear
in hundred brilliant presentations. Jo.Jo,
the dog-iace Russian boy; the sacred white
elephant; Moung. Box; the miranda"
band; the Indian Queen of beauty, are
among a thousand things OF interest, and
the glorious, free, daily street parade and
succession OF oriental and classic pageants
is something none should miss. All to.
gether, it Is a most wonderful show, and
the most noted and popular Of American
institutions.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19
SOME RARE 0RTHOEPY.
LAST rvRNINa's NOVEL EVENT
At the opora HOuSs-rhs PronoupsivF
Match Brilliant Success in Every Re.
tpSet-A Fine Audience Highly Enter.
taIasd. and Good oAu.o prOatsd.

s"pronouDcing bee at thee Opera HOufe
last evening for tho benefit OF the Woman's
Aid and Improvement Society Of the First
Presbyterian church, was such a success
fnAnciallyan and as popular entertainment
as to delight the ladies' directly interested
and leave pleasant memory in the mind
OF every one present. The house was well
filled and the high character oil the audi.
ence was notable. The most refined and
intellectual people in the city were pres
ent in large numbers, and an assembly Us
Representative OF the best elements In
Wheeling society has not been seen for a
long time.
Mr.. Chas. Burdett Hart presided, Rev.
DR.. D. A. Cunningham acted as umpire,
Rev. DR.. J. Z. Smith and Prof. j. A..
Brown as referees, and Mrs s. ]. Meholin
as Judge. Mr. Elmer Frasher wrote the
words on blackboard as spelled by the
Judge. and his writing was one OF the
many pleasing features Of the match.
Messrs. ]. K. Cowden and B. S. Allison
were the captains, and chose their sides
from list furnished by the managers. A
numpeF ol prominent professional anu
business men were among the contestants.
with few school teachers, several young
ladies and gentlemen, and a school boy
and school girl or two.
Mr.. Hart, in opening the entertainment,
made few remarks OF an Introductory
character, suggested by the occasion. The
two captains then tossed up" in true
baseball style for first choice, and the pre-
iimlnRries were arranged.
Miss Meholin proved very acceptable
judge. Her enuuciation Is clear, her voice
good, and her rulings were generally
prompt and satisfactory TO the audience.
The two captains, with the professional
instinct, appealed from nearly every de.
cision, however.
Miss Lizzie Clohan, teacher in one oil
| the South Side schools, was the last pro.
nouuCer left. Mr.. William Erskine went
down last, leaving Miss Clohan the cham
pion. Mr.. Hart, in humorous speech,
presented her with a monster tin horn.
Thanks were extended to all who had as
sisted in the entertainment, by Mr.. Hart
on behalf OF the ladies.
+ Some OF the mistakes were laughable.
Many OF the decisions were applauded by
the audience. Altogether the affair was
as enjoyable as any entertainment given
in Wheeling for long time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19
THE TEACHERS MEETING.
FtrAt Meeting This Year of the Teachers
Association.

FirAt Meeting This Year of tho Toachera'
Association.
A meeting Of all the teachers in the
public schools Of the city was held yester.
day afternoon in the Clay district school
building. These meetings are by law
made a part Of the school system Of this
independent district, and are held once a
month. Yesterdays was the first one OF
the present year, and was the first one 10
be presided over by Professor Anderson,
the new Superintendent. The meeting
was very interesting one, and the atten-
ton paid throughout was marked. The
exercises were opened with music by a
chorus Of scholars from the Clay grammar
room, and during the meeting several
other selections were sung. Prof. J. @.
Gwynn, Principal OF the Webster district
school, delivered lecture that was excel
lent and greatly pleased his listeners.
His subject was Language" and he
asSailed technical grammar and formula.
ted parsing in crisp aud pointed manner.
AT the conclusion OF the teachers meet
ing meeting Of principals was held for
the purpose Of discussing and exchang-
ing opinions on the following topics
presented by Superintendent Anderson:
First, examinations OF the graduating
class; 2, examinations for promotions; 8,
recesses; 1, meetings Of grade teachers 5,
rhetoric; Q, theomiSsion Of certain studies;
Z, the present course OF study; s, the
Wheeling Teachers' Association.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19

R. q. Turner, Of Mipgo, was in town
yesterday.
Miss Bessie Battelle is recovering from
an attack Of fever.
The Bellaire BARRIERS have made their
rules more stringent, forbidding Sunday
work.
Mrs. W. D. Jones died yesterday morn.
ing at her home on Belmont street, Third
ward.
The B a. & O. railroad is putting up q
new building on the site Of the burned
shops,
Charles Brand has been chosen direc-
Tor ofthe Buckeye Building Association In
place Of H. N. Ingler.
The special round trip tickets for the
picnic OF the Presbyterian Sunday Schools
at Martins Ferry to-day, will be good on
all trains.
Arrangements have been made by the
O. & P. railroad TO run the passenger cars
clear through from Bellaire to ST. Clairs.
vile for those attending the laying Of the
court house corner stone.
Rev. ]. H. Jones will preach at the In.
dian run canptneetinR Sunday, at three
O'Clock. The pastor, Rev, E. Henderson,,
says: "If you want TO hear mastery
sermon come and hear that minister Of
Christ, 1t will benefit you truly"