Evening journal., 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 APP
peal to the women-short Notes.


peal to the women-short Notes.
WASHINGTON, Get. 3O.-Eueeno semple,
governor OF Washington territory, states IN
his annual report TO the secretary Of tho in
terror that during the past year tho popula-
tion OF the territory has increased "a 3t3, and
the taxable value Of property advanced S2S,
100000.
The financial condition OF the treasury Il
excellent, the progress Of railroad building
encouraging, stock raising successful, the
condition Of the Indians peaceful, tho mining
industry IN a hourishing condition. and the
supply Of labor for both mining and agrlcul-
tural purposes ample. The question Of irri-
CATION is receiving much attention, and
Governor Semplc 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-
cally 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 in
stances the advantages for manufacturing
enterprises, especially for men with small
capital, and shows that within three years
almost 100000 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 arc recon-
mended
GOING HOME TO VOTE.
A 4.
officials are going home TO vote "There
were l25 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 thq
privilege Of casting his voten
Indian Commissioner Oberly has vote IN
Illinois He said that he thought he would
find some man from the east and pair with
him and not go home 10 vote.
DIR. MARY WALKERS APPEAL.
DR. Mary Walker issues an impassioned
appeal addressed "To the great sisterhood
all over the land,n urging all women 70
says that II women are prevented from the
exercise OF their clearly guaranteed rights
money viii be forthcoming to prosecute such
persons as may attempt TO interfere, and il
necessary the suits will be taken to tho
supreme courts OF the United States. when,
she says, the truth Of her crowuing constitu-
tional argument would be decided
The appeal concludes: "Sistsrs, step into
your own ballot sphere. and the day Is near
when all men will arise and call you blessed -
ADJOURNED UNTn. AFTER ELECTION.
The joint committee Of house and senate
appointed TO investigate the aqueduct scan
dial met at the Capitol The formalities Of
organization were completed. Senator Ed.
munds was appointed chairman
Joseph M. Wilson, OF Philadelphia, was mp
pointed one Of the engineers 70 investig .
the construction Of the tunnel The com
mittee adjourned until Nov a.
TO SERVE IN PARIS
The president appointed Spencer Baird
Newbury and Rush G. Hawkins, both OF
New York assistants 10 tho commissioner
general to the Paris exposition.
ANOTHER VICTORY ron BELL.
At the opening Of his court, Judge Blod9ett
delivered his opinion in the case Of the Bell
Telephone company VS.. the Cushman Tele-
phone company. The opinion grants an in
junction to the Ben company against the
Cushman company, according to the prayer
Of the bill