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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
THE AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED.

In reply to a letter of inquiry, as
to the amount OF land in this Terri
tory affected by Commissioner
Sparks order, from a resident of Se-
attic, Mr.. Convey. Register of the
Land Office in this place, thus re-
plies: "I have to say that the or
der from the General Land Office,
of tho 18th instant, regarding the
so mile limit, affects no surveyed
land in King county. The land af-
fected by the order embraced the
following in this Territory, the esti-
mates being approximate: Mason
county, two sections; Chehalis, thir.
teen townships; Pacific, six; Clarke,
one; klickitat, five; Douglas, eight;
Lincoln, seven; Stevens, one and o
half; Whitman, eight; Garfield, four ::
Colum bia, five. The lands in the last
three countries, comprehending some
seventeen townships, have already
been selected by the railroad COM
papy. Outside of these counties,
the land affected by the order in
Western Washington, amounts to
about twenty townships, and in
Eastern Washington to about twen-
ty-ono and a half townships, or q
total of forty-one and a half town.
ships or about 914, ,66O acres"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
Thomas Jefferson.

Among moderately sane Repub.
licans, Thomas Jefferson has many
admires who appreciate his services
to the country. The Alabama Errn-
ing Journal, the paper upon which
Thurlow Weed built bis reputation
and how recognized force In the
Republican counsels OF Now York,
says that Jefferson was = philoso
pher. a diploma,ist. aud scholar. as
we'll as statesman. But los his pro-
science the Louisiana purchase would
not have been made M il was. and
but for that purchase many have
grave doubt whether the American
Union would have survived. In
Jefferson's time, with English pos
sessions on the North and a great
French Territory on the South aud
West, this feeble Republic was left
o prey on all but the Atlantic side
to the invader. II was jefferson
who sought and suggested the
Louisiana purchase, that gave 10 us
what ia to-day comprised in tho
States OF Louisiana, Missouri, lows,
Nebraska. Arkansas. and parts Of
Colorado. and OF several OF the great
Territories, for about $l5 900 900.
Jefferson was the man for the day.
Under him the feeble Republic
gained in strength. in wealth. In
power and prestige"
Even Mr.. Blaine, who knows
more than the Republican editors
who sneeze when he takes snufg, in
his recent book speaks Of the
acquisition Of Louisiana ~ "ths
master stroke Of policy which ad.
vanced the United States from q
comparatively feeble nation. lying
between the Atlantic and tho Mis-
sissippi, to continental power Of
assured strength aud boundlsss
promise"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

ltw,cn. jul, n iss,
fp Ntssrsnn
ou Saturday, August 10Th, begins
The annusl eampmesiing for The
present wear ~ the Pacific ss@ocia
ton Of spliitualin's Then camp
ground, atuaiel one milo easi a II
waco, on baker hss. - the most
delightful losat,on iot the pur,ose
Va hs fnaai ou the a"s,hwes, coast.
ahl ~ the near futate is sure to be.
come the principal summer resort
~ Washington ieriito', aud ore
Rob
The meeting fut ibia sosf PROMISES
10 he ono II great in,orost io ,huae
inquifing for The truth II spirit com.
munleaiion and the immortality 81
The soul. several hours ~ each ia,
Of the meeting will ba devoted to
lectures. Tree platform discussion
m9s'e. Ae besides public aui pti-
'ais scanses I, is The IA en,iun II
The sssDetaltan - hold oniy an oigh,
sa,a meeting ihis ,est. consequent
y 'bs meeting will rloso on SUNDAY
Aug 2ii. unless occasion should
demand further continuance. when
" will ts pto.racled a, tho option Of
The association
hee cs'nr ground good water.
pure ar. AMI the rtau1o., scen,ry
"a The world a,e some ~ the local
s''faetl"ns ~ this creation The
public generally are most coldinlly
'hs''s'i 10 attend the meeting
fui 4 SWIM.
'os Nee fae,Ho Assn spiri,ualisls
A.n'- pile take tho lead IT all
sps''sn,' aud pu,sail,es lhet sc-
'eh ls ssnile. ssatobing aud thor.
esSh
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
THE EXTENT OF IT'S EFFECT.

=
What the effect of this decision
will be is serious matter. Col.
Lamborn, the Land Commissioner
of the Northern Pacific, says the
company has selected and had certi-
fed to it by the proper land officers
3,202,124 acres of indemnity
land" of which amount $50 1872
acres are in Washington and 245 1856
acres in Oregon. We understand
that part of the certified indemnity
lands in Washington were occupied
by settlers prior to their selection by
the company. OF course these set
tiers will be entitled to acquire title
to their claims under the land laws,
and if they have paid the company
for the lands, they can get their
money back. But as we are reliably
informed that in the Walla Walla
land district, two.thirds of the in
demnity lands are occupied by set
tiers, it becomes evident that the de
cision of Commissioner Sparks, if
affirmed, as it possibly will be, by
Secretary Lamar and the courts, will
not open much land to settlement
in this region. 1t will also cause
much hardship and distress, as many
man is occupying railroad indem-
nifty lands who has exhausted his
rights under the various land laws.
These lands are located as follows:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
How the Money Went

Was the heading of an article
in the Philadelphia Times arraigning
the late Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, George B. Loring. The ar
ticle was very severe. and copied ex-
tensively, accusing him of expend-
ing the money appropriated for
agricultural affairs, in a way that
justly called forth criticisms, spend
ing thousands in travel with his
clerk without accomplishing any.
thing; at least, not giving the public
any reports of such investigations
as he may have made in such travels.
His whole conduct has the appear
ance of fraud. Commissioner Lor.
ing and his private Secretary went
junketing across the continent, trav-
cling ten thousand miles, spending
five thousand dollars and made no
report. His favorites were sent, or
allowed to 60, journeying about as
their tastes dictated, at public sx-
pense. One wanted to go to Alaska,
but as by no possibility could it be
found that beets and sorghum would
grow there, the poor fellow had to
give up seeing the glaciers at the ex-
pense of the agricultural fund.
Over $4,000 were spent by Lor-
ing for beet and sorghum seed, he
paying five times as much as it was
worth, and bought enough to last
five years, provided it would keep.
Now this immense lot of seed has
to be burned to get it out of the
way. But in all the exp enditures il
is not shown that any money was
spent in actual practical experiments
in making sugar of these vegetables.
Prof. Wiley took his outing in a
visit to the Pacific slope, hunting for
beet sugar. He sent barrel OF or
dinary beets from California by OK
press ut at cost of $24; that's the
way be spent some of the appro-
priations. DR.. Loring kept favor
ite trotting horse out Of tho coun-
tingent fund. The Controller OF the
Treasury Department at Washington
has officially addressed Loring, CEN
suring him severely for such misap-
propiation, and disallowing some
$40, 900 of his accounts.
It is said that Loring is busy put
ting his property out of his hands.
fearing that he may have to make
good some deficiencies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
Territorial Items.


Tie co.s of RAISING wheat ~ tho
Walis Wsila country B. about sG -
pet acre, teNolusNs II iases aud ~
tetesl or reutall that ~, from ~ to
- cents bushel annually ~ that
the farmer Who gets 30 10 'io cents
hu.hel really doubles hi. money
A sewing machine agent who goes
ty the name u IIill. Hall aud IIar.
ris. - reported to he travelling over
Clarke county. insuliing women. II
they happen TO lie alone lie has
probably no, heard Of the fate Of
The man who followed like calling
in thi- county
Gov squire has appointed Mr. T..
Meeksf. of fuyallup. Commissioner
fot Washington Territory NJ the
North, Central aud South American
Espo.ilion. tu be held ut New o..
leans. ,bi. MiLtaf There ~ onl,
one commissioner to be sent ftom
each State 90 Territory. abd the sum
oi t2 OOO 10 allowed hln fur expenses
IN making up the exhibits.
f'pm detailed reports furnished
by oar down Sound exchanges. the
losses Nv fnfea, hres ~ Whatcom,
San Juau and SksRh counties have
been very heavy The details are
truly melancholy aud elicit much
sympathy There is little conSoIs
ton, ho~sser, "a tho fact tha, n vast
expense will be saved IN clearing,
and vegetable patches will he larger
and grsss more abundant next year
~ a consequence
The 4 = Caas, aud ucodete
Surveys all he prosecuted on the
Sound this summer ts ,wo parties
Assistant ! 4 Pratt will survey
Possession Sound. working mouth
from sksgl, heal aud ASSISTANT !
! Gilbert wlli commence AT Decep.
ton rasa aud work towards Boiling.
ham lay. including Cypress and
Lommi islands iIyhtogtaphy will
bs sseeu,si IN Alaska by the steamer
e. T. Patterson. Cap, Glover, I :
Y Dn The Sound ~ the water. oi
Hoods Canal. Port Orchard aud
Possession Island hy the Earnsa,
Capt, forae The steamers Hdssicr
ssd " ir'haf will operate on the
Oregon ani California coasts
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

Ths s~iAhIs pars = ~ nnnue ruupm = =
cans they ell live oeuu1hnf = : cnkmv.
TA~y are sh<sat slx tsc(sss ismua w1sh hsp1p
hacks snd yeiinu lw<~sen nv kunoens :
. Thousand II shesa live 4 ~ usnhssah
shalssa vslisgs sanwa IN ~ r6es~sw
They srirst q nngssh tmveeA orps ~ ~
small anisssals rsanm eiimh ~ TAeu = -
to work With might ard rsaia urrm ~ -
hs~'ia Feos ~ thrir esmmaa honsA y tsw
large ~ ts ls ssnetisses Is ~ scrun e
h built ~ asa~ sNd twt9s. wcvsa tauuoAsr.
sssi shsscaesi - a~asiy = ussa epula - n
After M re,f !. antuk~A sncA pais 4 hfs1s
builis its ewn ssynre&p ssr~a vm - b ~
ristarw Mn YsmtNG~ ~ ~ nnssA - unxsr
Tn ~ig. At tn ruf. rh~y ~ : - anly
oss~ year, hut shpy ds use asove - e -
hc~sA They smsay h~ihi nsw - ssa1
-Ss~m umler H. uAass gva0 tAnorhm1 ~.
They csnttsne tAkt aa1f wcsla noup n - ~
svss iftls~y ss~ski hat sfSmea eewyenn, -
Aay ~Aea = heavy suis cu~sm. ~ ro1 -
~~h~i thrwaxh es'i shsus1A, - bssonn
very w~lxhsy With - sasy kun1Bu1 oau1s
hsasing N n Tksa, b. ~ = 90 -
whal~ fabric eosara dowu, M : 60
swsilow's ns~a sil1w , vss1's rnAn, - -
b tn ssd Of css ~riabs wsavvs ~ ".
lAee.
Finaliy, hsrv . qnsstiaa fsr eus hsysana
girls to answer. II NY auo't annw. -
thcm ionk asuaad anA Aed euet An 1hcgs
any wesvss bsrts h ~ e~mAsys -, ~
h. whaah haili shstr nssss n tuacho hang
frum tr~s twtgSs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

tions may be made in proper time
and manner, but is not operative as
"a llohibi ion of settlements and en-
tries within such limits under the
public land laws prior to the time
when lawful selections by the rail-
road company have actually been
made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

CONGRESSMAN Morrison Of Illi-
nois says the President has treated
the Democrats of his State very
handsomely, and they ought not to
expect anything more.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

HOP growers are selling 1884 hop
at 3. 4 and 5 cents pound. Hop
buyers refuse to give more than Z
-,nts q pound for 1885 hops.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

LEADING dealers in fireworks say
that on the Fourth of July fire works
to the value Of $4,000. 900 were con-
lmsd in the United States,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31
The Civil Service Commission.

Congressman Andrew jackson
Warner. OF Ohio, says be has the
sympathy Of oil tho Democrats
leaders in his attempt 10 secure .
change in the personnel of the civiI
service commission. " II ought 10
be understo 3D." he said to-day,
6" that we advocate this change ~
friends aud not as enemies Of the
civil service law"
The civil service commission h IL
own worst enemy. because u 10 =
stumbling block 10 the way Of many
of the friends Of civil ser vice reform.
But even IL its members were imr eas-
urably superior to what they are.
Warner and his sympathizers would
still advocate change In one Of the
commissioners st least. 10 - 10 make
a majority Of the commission Demo
cratic. Warner thinks II was the In.
tention OF the civil service law that
the majority Of tho civil service com.
mission should bo politically in 60
cord with the Administration. Mr..
Gregory. they thing. might DO re-
moved on the ground. II no other,
than that ho was, they charge, .
Blaine partisan last summer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

TheSa lands so salable Of course
represent the best and most des T.
able cl all the indemnity lands along
the line, and the surveys SO far made
by tie Government covered the bet
agli,u.turai and grazing districts.
l do not anticipate any material loss
to :Le company by the decisi on of
the Commissioner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

Tas Celcrado pssss sssee,sliea.
numbering abou1 100. arrived =
Portland on the ooth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

nsyu sssi giri. Who rsssdy ~ =. upv& =
Airls. ksn~~is snd W1lw ~ ou61n6k -
cover su4as v~rJ imsps~11n1 1n1<N. H. -
n~vw lsess sbese shinr - ~ - v1nn
they sr~ yuesu szvl tglueAu1o1p1 = o1n6
eoaatfy hnups kv~sgikis1 mrue - tm1no
fsusn et~~rvssia& N w. Ns~& 5A~uA - y =
msssch l~ss~s " - tSevwsRe&1sn - 90 80
thaa fsom t~s,AA 4
Ms~ntiws, hewwvss, ~ wtil ~ - ~
sf<Ast ssssss tlrks ~ Ase fuum1 - unn1h
AfrtsM. They sss sailsd
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

The principal OF the Young La
dies Academy, Of the North side,
wished to know OF ono OF the class
why she was late.
:" My beau slew mo last night
quite late and ! was tardy In ar
irving this A. NJ" giggled the CON-
ing woman.
"Do you mean that you were out
sleighing?"
"I was not slain. il you please.
Present, slsy; past, slain; past psr.
feet, slew. What he did 10 past,
and you bot il was perfect"
What an incorrigible you are, I"
said the poor distracted teacher.
He said ! was . daisy" replied
the miss, throwing piece Of chew.
ing-gum to the ceiling and catching
it in her mouth ~ IL fsll.--Chicogo
Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

A NOVEL plan for raising fuuds
has been adopted at Washington st
the request OF tho Humane Society.
The National Republican has con-
sented to bc tho custodian Of such
funds A. may be contributed for The
erection Of drinking fountains at
various points throughout the city
and proposes for the purpose of
raising sufficient funds. and st the
same time to test the sense Of The
people in regard TO the disposal
of federal Offices, to hold an slse.
ton by ballot at ten cents = vote
between the Jacksonian motto. /" To
the yictors belong the spoils." aud
President Cleveland's Christian let.
ter declaring that " Efficacy. fitness
and devotion to public duty are con.
ditions Of continuance In public
place." Two hundred votes for The
Jacksonisn motto and l55 fos the
Cleveland idea have already been
cast.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-07-31

VI Lltv' AprsG
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02

lands within the state as hereinRfter provfded, OF
in bonds of school corporations within the state,
or in bonds of the United States, or of the state
of Dakota. The legislature shall provide by law
the method of determining the amounts OF said
funds which shall be invested from time to time
in such classes of securities respectively, taking
care to secure continuous investments as faras
possible.
All moneys of said funds which may from time
mortgages and In the bonds Of school corpora
tons, shall for such purpose be divided among
the organized counties of the state In proportion
10 population as nearly as provisions by law TO
secure continuous Investments may permit.
The several counties shall hold and manage
the same as trust funds, and they shall be aad re-
main responsible and accountable for the pTihci-
them from the date of receipt until returned be-
cause not loaned, and in case of loss to any
money SO apportioned to any county, such county
shall make the came good out OF its common rev.
enue. Counties shall invest said moneys Ia
bonds of school corporations or in first mort
cages upon good improved farm lands within
their limits respectively; but no farm loan shall
nor shall 1t exceed one-half the valuation of the
land as assessed for taxation: and the rate of In
terest shall not be less than six per centum per
annum and shall be such other and higher rate
as the legislature may provide and shall be pay
able semi-annUally on the first days of January
and July; Provided: That whenever there are
moneys of said fund in any county amounting 60
cording to the provisions of this section and any
law pursuant thereto. the said sum may be rs-
turned to the state treasurer to be entrusted TO
some other county or counties, or otherwise In
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02

dLontion to the civil power. No COLDER In time
ofpeace shall be quartered in any house without
ossssent Of the owner, nor in time of war except
IL the manner prescribed by law.
SIC. II. No tax or duty shall be imposed with
szt the consent of the people or their represent
stiVes in the legislature, and ell taxation shall be
equal and uniform.
Sec. Is. No law shall be passed granting to any
citizen, class of citizens or corporation, pTiVi-
leges or immunities which upon the same terms
shall not equally belong to all citizens or cor
poratiOns.
SEC. 10. Elections shall be free and equal, and
tsrtere to prevent the free exercise of the right
of suffrage. Soldiers In time of war may vote
at their post of duty, in or out of the state, I'M
der regulations to be prescribed by the legisla-
ture.
SRc..2 %. All courts shall be omen. and every
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02

Each county shall seml-dnnually on the. nrHt
days of January and July render an account Of
the condition of the funds entrusted to il, to the
auditor of state, and the same time pay TO or &C
count to the state treasurer for the interest due
on all funds entrusted to il.
III legislature may provide by general law
that counties may retain from interest collected
in excess of six per centum per annum upon all
funds intrusted to them not to exceed one per
centum per annum. But no county shall be ex-
empted from the obligation to make seEni-aDnual
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02
uOOe nm M his

son, or reputation, shall have remedy by the
course of law and right and justice. administered
without denial or delay.
SEC. q. No power of suspending laws shall be
exercised, unless by the legislature or its author
ity.
SEC. %. No person shall be attainted of treason
or felony by the Legislature.
SEC. %. Excessive bail shall not be required.
excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishment
inflicted.
SEC. "a. The right of the citizens to bear
arms in defense of themselves and the state shall
not be denied.
SEC. Is. Treason against the state shall CON-
sist only In levying war against it, or in adj
herring to its enemies, or in giving them aud and
comfort. No person shall be convicted OF
treason unless on.the testimony of two witnesses
to the same overt act or confession in open
court.
SIC. 20. All political power is inherent in the
people. and all free government is founded on
their authority, and is instituted for their equal
protection and benefit; and they have the right
in lawful and constituted methods to alter or re-
form their forms of government in such manner
rs they may think proper. And the state of
Dakota is an inseparable part of the American
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02

f foc aseb q xne att serya9es tho sum 9f i've GOING
the legislature, and ten cents for every mile OF
necessary travel IN going to and returning from
most usual route.
Zach regular session of the legislature shall
not exceed sixty days except In cases of impeach-
ment. and members of the legislature shall re-
ceiye no other pay or perquisites except per diem
and mileage.
SEC. z. The legislature shall meet at the seat of
government on the first Tuesday after the first
Menday of January at IL o'clock ID. in the year
next ensuing the election of members thereof,
and sc no other time except as provided by this
constitution.
SIC. 8. Members of the Legislature and the
officers thereof before they enter upon their Off
cial duties shall take or subscribe the following
oath or affirmation: / do solemnly swear Tor afs
ttlrml that | will support the constitution of this!
United states and the constitution of the state
Of Dakota, and will faithfully discharge the dn-
ties OF Senator, representative or 0fficerl accord
ing to the best of my abilities, and that I have
not knowingly or Intentionally paid or contrib
uted anything, or made any promise In the ma
ture OF q bride to directly or indirectly influence
any Lste at the election at which was chosen to
Ill said office. and have not accepted, nor viii /
accept or receive, directly or indirectly. any
money, pass or any other valuable thing from
any. corporation. company or person for any vote
or influence / may give or withhold on any bill
official act.
This oath ehall be administered by a Judge of
the supreme or circuit court, or the presiding
officer of either house, in the hall of the house to
which the member is elected, and the secretary
of state shall record and file the oath subscribed
by each member and officer.
Any member or officer who shall refuse TO
take the oath herein prescribed shall forfeit his
Office.
Any member or officer of the Legislature who
shall be convicted OK having sworn falsely to or
violated his said oath shall forfeit his Office and
be disqualified thereafter from holding the Office
OF senator or member of the house of representa-
tiyes or any office within the gift of the lsgista-
ture.
SEC. Q. Each house shall be the Judge of the
election returns and qualifications of its own
members.