Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-30
AFFAIRS OF THE NATION.
Fresh Topics Cleaned at the
 Capital.
TERRITORIAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Growth and Thrift in Washington and Montana - Department Clerks Going Home to Vote-Dr. Mary Walkers Ap- peal to the Women-ShOrt Notes.

Home to Vote-Dr. Mary Walkers Ap-
 peal to the women-Short Notes.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 30-Eugene Semple, governor of Washington territory, states in his annual report to the secretary of the in- ter;or that during the past year the popula- tion of the territory has increased A,313, and the taxable value of property advanced S23,- 100000
 The financial condition of the treasury is excellent, the progress of railroad building encouraging, stock raising successful, the condition of the Indians peaceful, the mining industry in flourishing condition, and the supply of labor for both mining and agricul- tural purposes ample. The question of irri- gation is receiving much attention, and Governor Semple thinks that by irrigation hundreds of thousands of acres of first class agricultural land might be transformed into rich farms.
 Governor Leslie, of Montana Territory, in his annual report, speaks of the marked ad- vancement in all branches of industry, espe- cially, the mining business He says the population has steadily increased the rate of taxation is low, and the treasury is in excel' lent condition-not owing dollar. He tn- stances the advantages for manufacturing enterprises, especially for men with small 
 almost ,, 900, GOO acres of land have been set tied upon and made fine farming properties. The school system of Montana he regards as a striking evidence of the thrift and spirit of the people Legislation for the protection of the forests and liberal policy in erecting buildings for territorial purposes are recom- meIded
 GOING HOME TO VOTE.
 A large number of department clerks and officials are going home to vote. 'There were 125 leaves granted the other day." re- marked an appointment clerk of one of the largest departments "There is one rather notable feature, and that is the large num- Der who ask for leaves without pay. In the majority of such instances the applicant has exhausted all his annual leave and now the party patriotism is strong enough to induce him to sacrifice a part of his salary for the privilege of casting his vote"
 Indian Commissioner Oberly has q vote in Illinois. He said that he thought he would find some man from the east and pair with him and not go home to vote.
 DR. MARY WALKERS APPEAL.
 Dr. Mary Walker issues an impassoned appeal addressed ''To the great sisterhood all over the land,n urging all women to register and to vote. Continuing, Dr. Mary says that if women are prevented from the exercise or thelr clearly guaranteed rights money will be forthcoming to prosecute such persons as may attempt to interfere, and if necessary the suits will be taken to the supreme courts of the United States, when, she says the truth of her crowning constitu- tional argument would be decided
 The appeal concludes: Sisters step into your own ballot sphere, and the day Is near when all men will arise'and call you blessed" !" |. ADJOURNED UNTIL AFTER ELECTION.
 The joint committee of house and senate appointed to investigate the aqueduct scan dal met at the Capitol. The formalities of organization were completed. Senator Ed munds was appointed chairman.
 Joseph NJ. Wilson, of Philadelphia, was ap- pointed one of the engineers to investigate the construction of the tunnel. The com mittee adjourned until Nov. H. TO SERVE IN PARIS.
 The president appointed Spencer Baird Newbury and Rush c. Hawkins, both of New Y York, assistants to the commissioner general to the Paris exposition.
 ANOTHER VICTORY FOR BELL
 At the opening of his court Judge Blodgett delivered his opinion ill the case of the Bell Telephone company vs. the Cushman Tele- phone company. The opinion grants an in- junction to the Bell company against the Cushman company, according to the prayer of the bill.