Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-05
Representative s. S. Cox was elected


The Medical Congress was in session
here three days this week.
The House bill to make the Depart
ment of Agriculture an executive de-
partment was up i'll the Senate this
week, and would have been passed be-
fore this except for the item transfer
ring the Weather Bureau TO the new
department. That has caused much
wrangling, and it is not yet over. The
bill is sure to become Il law, but the
transfer of the Weather Bureau is
doubtful.
A gentleman who has spent some
time in China and who speaks the lam
gusge tiuently, while passing shoot
ing-gallery on pennsylvania avenue, a
few days ago, noticed couple of Chi
namen trying their skill as marksmen.
Stepping into the gallery, he found
that the Cinnamon were quite expert,
ringing the bell three times in five
shots. He was on the point of con-
graduating them in their own tongue,
but something kept the words back.
Presently some one said, John, you
are good shot" "Yes, good enough" i"
replied the Cinnamon, and, turning to
his companion, he said, in his own
tongue, and in sneering tone, Yes,
we will show these Americans what we
! can do with gun before many years
have gone"
1t is rumored that Il Postoffice Inspcc-
tor has been ordered to- arrest General
Hovey, Republican nominee for Gov
ernor OF Indiana, on the ground that
he has been violating the postal law by
sending through the mails under his
frank, which entities him to transmit
parts of the Congressional Record free
OF postage, certain newspapers or other
non-frankable matter. The General
said last evening that he would ike to
be arrested on that charge. Chairman
Huston, of the State Committee, had
been advised of the scheme. He said ::
By all means let them arrest General
Hovey. 1t will make us thousands Of
votes"
The outside public may gain some
faint idea of the magnitude of the
great political battle that is just getting
fairly under way in every township
and county in the State OF Indiana,
when it is learned that the Democracy
has $500 local speakers throughout
the State, who have already canvasscd
their own counties and are now ex-
changing with adjoining counties. The
majority Of this army of orators are
assigned for speeches every night in
the week for two and three weeks
ahead, when new assignments will be
made. The Democratic State Com
mittee facilitates the work by arrang-
ing assignments for local speakers
through District and County Commit
tees. The list of local speakers on the
books of the Republican State Com
mittee is not complete as yet, but 500
names are listed, which is an average
of nearly fifteen to each of the ninety
two counties. The work of assigning
dates and places for this host OF speak
ers is largely done through and by the
State Committee.
l made my annual pilgrimage to the
tomb Of the Father of His Country"
at Mt. Vernon, few days ago. Soon
after the steamer started discovered
that the passengers included large
party of Northern and Northeastern
clergymen. On our way down the
river we stopped at Alexandria. At
that place there came aboard vener-
able and distinguished looking man,
whose black garments, white cravat,
silk hat, and solemn and benevolent
mein plainly indicated that he was an
eminent member of the clerical pro-
fession. The excitement among the
clergymen on board the steamer at
once became intense. All eyes were
strained towards the newly-arrived
brother, and many gathered around
him to make his acquaintance. One
tall gentleman, evidently New Eng
land pastor, accosted him.
"a brother clergyman, l perceive.
We are most happy to receive you, sir"
"Yes, yes" said the newcomer; but
before he could conclude his sentence
four or five addressed to him hurriedly
different questions and remarks. He
seemed to be making an effort to an
swer the clergyman who had first ac-
costed him, and, as soon as the remarks
of his admiring brothers permitted him
to get in a word edgewise, he began
again:
eyes, yes" But Immediately a
dozen voices broke in upon him, with
expressions of delight at meeting him,
and with questions as to the denomi-
nation to which he belonged. With
great patience and dignity he contin-
ued his effort to say a word, in response
to the avalanche Of kind greetings and
earnest inquiries of his clerical admir-
ers. At length he succeeded. The
effect Of his reply was instantaneous
and tremendous. He said:
"Yes, yes, gentlemen; ! think that
when you get well acquainted with me,
you'll find I'm one of the d-dest spec
linens of a clergyman you ever laid
your eyes on"
1t turned out that he was noted
Richmond gambler. DEN.
PATRICK Ford wants $4,000 from
the Republican National Committee.
He does not whoop up Blaine and
Harrison in his Irish World for moth
ing. Pat Ford deserted from the 9th
Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry, and if Matt Quay does not
pupgle he is likely to desert Jim