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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

AS J. NJ. Kincaid, of Palouse City.
was loading some hogs to be shipped
to Spokane, one day last week, young
man stood by watching him, and in
reply to a few questions, learned the
name of Mr.. Kincaid and the firm to
whom the hogs were shipped. The
young man went to Spokane on the
same train and took the hogs, made
straight for the firm receiving them,
and introduced himself as being in the
employ of Mr.. Kincaid and presented
an order for $54, purporting to be from
Mr.. Kincaid, which he claimed was
due to him for wages. He received
the money. A clerk who was familiar
with Mr.. Kincaid's signature CHANGED
to look over the order after the scala
wag had gone, and pronounced it a
forgery, which was confirmed by con-
versation over the wire. Mr.. Kincaid
went to Spokane, and succeeded in
having the forger captured and COM
mitted to Jail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THE newly-found valley, that lies
Just above Gray's river falls, is attract
ing considerable attention. By keep
ing to the south bank OF the river, in
gress can be made without much diff
Guilty. The more fully explored the
valley is, the more valuable it seems
to become. 1t is estimated that it is
at least three miles wide. The beach
lands are very extensive in their area.
and are susceptible of a high state of
cultivation. 1t is calculated there is
abundant room for 100 or more fami-
lies to settle and make comfortable
homes. A portion of this new-found
valley is located in Pacific county,
which lies to the north of Wahkiakum
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05
The Union Pacific.

In New York despatch dated on
the 28th ult., Mr.. Gould is reported to
have said:
"The Union Pacific has earnings of
SAC, Co., OOO year, and its terminals
are estimated by the congressional
commission to he worth at least $751;
100000. l should not have gone into
the management again if I had not
known we had something to bank on.
adams statement about harmony
during his administration is not wholly
correct. The fact is, the directors
really know very little about what the
president was doing. There is a piece
OF road out in Utah graded and ready
for rails, and although it is $50 miles
long, its directors know nothing about
it. There is another piece, eighty
miles long, in Southern Kansas, on
which believe, rails are laid and that
does not connect anywhere with the
Union Pacific system, and the direct
ors were surprised to know of the
company building it.
with this and the purchase of the
Oregon Railway & Navigation COM
pany, which think was a wise one,
considerable of floating debt was
caused, but it can he easily handled.
"The additional thousands of names
added to the pay roll is mystery and
not explained.
"A change in the management OF
the Union Pacific insures harmony
among western railways.
Instead of great paraphernalia of
agents and solicitors, the association
will have central agencies in large
cities and freight rates will be executed
under the direction of q commissioner
chosen by the association.
"a meeting of western railroad off,
Gals will be held very soon, probably
next week, but the certainty that such
an association will be formed has had
a good effect"
In regard to the general financial
situation Gould reiterated the asser-
ton that the most serious trouble was
passed. The trusts in stocks, sugar,
lead and things of that kind,
produced much of the trouble. In his
opinion, the public lost money by
them, and consequently lost confidence
IN everything in Wall street. These
stocks had same merit, but companies
we're organized in the wrong way.
On tomorrow the Tribune will pub
ish long interview with Jay Gould,
IN which he says ex-President Adams.
81 the Union Pacific, conducted many
Affairs OF the Union Paeifc without
the knowledge Of the directors. Gould
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

LOUIS Bannon, an itinerant tailor of
Spokane Falls, has flown with a mum.
Der OF winter overcoats. Officer Rolf
was among the number left out in the
cold. 1t seems that the tailor took
contracts to put Innings in a number
OF coats and solicited orders for some
time IN the city. He has gone, and
with him several hundred dollars
worth of overcoats.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

A RAILROAD to Alaska is one of the
sure things of the near future. The
latest information in this direction is
that arrangements have been conclud-
ed and capital raised by n syndicate of
st. Petersburg, Russia, capitalists and
some prominent New York railway
magnates, among whom are Henry
Willard. to build a railroad from Puget
Sound to Alaska. There have been
many wild transpacific and transatlan-
tic schemes, such as bridging Behring
straits and establishing a steamship
line to Europe from Hudson's Bay yet
none few years ago appeared more
chimerical than the proposition 20
build paying railway through the fro
zen wastes Of Alaska. But now con-
siderable interest is manifested in
schemes of this kind. Alaska has
many enthusiastic admirers who look
on it as the coming land of wealth and
promise. What Jay Cooke did in
booming the Lake Superior country,
Willard and his friends propose to do
for Alaska. Engineering parties have
been in the field all summer, and it is
expected that the line will be located
next spring. The company has cap
ital of 81, 500, 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

MEssRs. c. A. Snow & Co., patent
solicitors, opposite U. S. Patent Office.
Washington, d. c., have no side-is-
sues to detract their attention {;
hence their success. If you wish to
know anything abont patents, trade
marks or copyrights, write to them.
Read their advertisement in this
manor
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

If you don't believe that the Re-
publican Administration and Con-
gress have been expensive luxuries
just compare the present condition of
the National Treasury with what it
was March 4, 1889, and you will be
convinced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05
A Country Worth Looking After.

A bill providing for the exploration
of Alaska and appropriating 100000
for that purpose has been placed on
the calendar of the House of Repres-
entatives. BY the provisions of this
bill detail from the army is to be
stationed in the interior of the Terri
tory and there retained for such length
of time as will enable the same to be
thoroughly explored and its mineral
and other natural resources ascertain
ed, as far as may be. This bill ought
to be enacted into law as soon as
possible.
While the exploration of most other
portions of the public domain may be
left to be effected by private enterprise,
this will not do with Alaska With
its rigorous climate, long winters, and
short summers, with its mountains,
morasses and rivers, its extent and re-
moteness, neither individuals or small
parties, nor yet large companies, are
equal to the task of exploring this vast
and gloomy region. This is business
that will even severely task the re-
sources of the General Government,
if it is to be soon accomplished and
with much thoroughness.
The work is one of great difficulty
and appalling magnitude. The eli
mate and conditions throughout are
about as bad as they we'll can be. The
weather is more or less stormy most
of the year, frequent and heavy rains
in the summer and deep snow falls
during good part of the other months.
The cold is intense, ice forming on the
lakes and all but the larger streams to
a great thickness. The distances to
be traversed are frightful to contem-
plate. The Pribyloff Islands, the CEN
ter of the seal fisheries, lie 500 miles
to the westward of the Alaska PENN
sula, which in turn is a thousand miles
west of the long coast strip, site of the
gold mines now being worked. But
this strip, though nearly thousand
miles long and comprises an area
larger than all the New England
States, constitutes a mere outlying
fragment of the main Territory.
The distant province is becoming an
important portion of the republic.
The exports for the past year amount
ed to $lO,OOO,OOO, $2,OOOOOO of which
were gold. The output of the mines
will he likely to increase rapidly here
after, coal, lead and copper coming in
to supplement the product of the pre-
cious metals. After a time lumber will
be exported and possibly ice, the cur
ing and canning of fish expanding
meantime into an immense indus
try.
In view of such probable growth,
the boundary line between this coun-
try and British Columbia should be
ascertained and fixed as soon as prac-
ticable. A regular form of govern
ment should also be provided for the
Territory, to the end that the inhabit-
ants be enable to enact such local
laws as may be needed and otherwise
manage their home affairs. Alaska is
worth looking after and should in no
vital particulars be neglected by the
General Government.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

UNDER the appointment bill intro.
duced by Representative Frank, of
Missouri, Washington and Oregon each
will have an additional member. The
number is fixed at 1856, or "a more
than the membership of the pres
emit House.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05
Timber Laid, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
tIyypIa Wash nef I'd ISOn

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, !
OLYMPIA, Wash, Oct. Sd, 1890.
NOTICE is hereby given that In compliance
~ with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" Geo. A,
schwartz, OF olympia, County OF ThurstOn. State
sworn statement No. $50. for the purchase of the
Sc I, of Section No, 90, in Township No Is North
Range No. 3 West, and will offer proof 10 show
that the land sought il more valuable for its tim
Der stone than for agricultural purposes and to
establish his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this Office at Olympia, Wash, on
Tuesday, the 18th day of January, le9l.
lie names witnesses: l.. Z. Ouellette, W. S.
Elwell, Swan Solbeck, c. l.. Whiting, all of
Olympia, Wash,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested 10 file their
claims i'll this Office or before said 18th day of
January, 1891. GEO, &. MILLS.
Dated of first publication Nov. {, ls9l.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

The Chinese government likes the
liver law adopted by the last Congress.
z his fact is mentioned because of its
hovelty, and also because there is such
general dislike expressed towards it
i'm this country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THE Knights of Labor have endorsed
Wannamaker's postal telegraph idea,
which will not be OF the slightest ben
eft to the masses, but of one cent let
ter postage, which would benefit every
body, they nave not a word To say.
Surely there is screw loose.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

AS If there was not already enough
quarreling among the managers of the
Worlds Fair. the lady managers have
entered the lists as active competitors
oil the long-tongued males. The coun-
try has had quite enough of this sort
OF thing, and if the present managers,
male and female, cannot utilize their
time better than they have been do
ing there should be movement
started for an entire new set of man.
ayers,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

A FUEL famine visited many of the
residents Of Sprague during last week
No wood or coal were to be had
Those who took early precaution and
secured their wood and coal have been
compelled to assist their neighbors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THERE is one thing which is abso-
,utely true concerning ex-President
cleveland and Governor Hill: they will
10th heartily support the ticket nomi-
mated by the Democratic national
in 1892.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

If the Republicans had worked as
'lard Tor the success of their party in
he recent campaign as they are now
loing to stir up discord in the Demo-
ratio party they would have made a
much better showing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THERE is disagreeable sound to
Democratic ears in the proclamation
issued by the Queen Regent declaring
Princess Wilhelmine, Queen OF the
Netherlands. How much longer will
the people of Europe allow this roya;
farce TO cOntinues
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

If the Dakota Indians attempt to
nolest the whites, there will be some
real ghost dances instead of the-make
believe ones that have so excited the
ed men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

MODERATION and conservatism
should be the watch-word of the DEM
ocratic party from this time forth
Let us profit by the deep, very deep
hole into which radicalism led the Re-
publican party.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

Johnnie McCausland, OF Colfax,
met with a serious accident while play
ing with some school-mates. One of
the boys fell on him while wrestling
and one OF his thigh bones was broken.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

There are 134 cases before the STU
preme court of Whitman county.
They embrace nearly every crime in
the calendar from horse, stealing down
to murder, and one case is COR dog -stoa.-
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

PoRTER's Census will probably be
the basis OF some very lively talk in
Congress before long. and some
startling political revelations are ex.
pected to be made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THERE is food for thought in the
fact that the entire railway system of
the country, west CT the Mississippi
river, is now controlled by the Gould's.
Vanderbilt's and Rockielle7's. 1t is
just this sort of monopoly that in
creases the membership of the Farm
ers' Alliance and kindred organiza-
lions
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

IHE State Teachers Association will
convene c. ans at Spokane Falls, December
81, 1880. for a three days session
to be present. 's1
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THE main topics discussed in the
Presidents message are given in this
issue of the STANDARD. AS opinions
of the Chief Executive, they are wor-
thy OF consideration, but viewed from
any other standpoint, would hardly be
classed with mediocrity. The apollo
getic tone of the paper is in marked
contrast with the bold, aggressive
opinions of his predecessor. If Ben
has had a chance OF denomination by
his party, it is gone now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

Buy YOUR best girl a gold watch for
Christmas. +. W. Carlyon has some
beauties,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

F. RI,Es, OF Seattle, has Obtaint d
'atent on means of preserving plies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

Buy diamond ring for your mother.
in-law of FRED w, CARIYoy.
Fourth ST
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

1T Is nonsense, pure and simple, to
expect, in this age of progress, that
the people would be willing to dis
pense with the carrying of the mails
on Sunday; it would Inconvenience
and discommode thousands for eyery-
one that would he benefited by STOP
ping Sunday mail trains. The world
goes forward, not backward, in this,
the evening of the nineteenth century.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

SENATOR Cullom's recent statement
that the Mckinley tariff vii! have to
be modified by the present Congress is
significant. That the Senator voiced
the sentiments OF a great many Re
publicans cannot he disputed; never.
theless, it Is not expected that the
committee on rules of the House OF
Representatives, which controls the
business OF that body, and which is in
turn controlled by Messrs. Reed, Can.
non and Mckinley, its Republican
members, will allow anything which
has even tie slightest tendency in
that direction 10 get before the House
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

THE death of Hon. August Belmont
deprives the country of an able man
and the Democratic party of one OF its
brightest members. For twelve years
from 1860 to 1872, he was chairman of
the National Democratic Committee,
and although the three national CAM
paigns which he managed were practi-
cally hopeless from the start, he per-
formed his arduous duties as consci-
entiously as if there had been a rea-
sonable prospect for victory before
him. He was born in Germany, but
no native American surpassed him in
devotion to American institutions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-05

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Wichita eagle., 1890-02-08
THE UTAH ELECTION

A fierce political contest is raging in
Salt Lake, and the outcome will be
watched with interest all over the
United States. The large sums of
money. invested in Utah by Gentiles,
and the large immigration that terri
tory has had during the past year, has
brought that territory into general
notice. and the question now TO be de-
termined Is shall the Mormon or the
Gentle element rule.
This is a contest that means much for
Utah. If the Gentle element gains the
ascendency 1t Will encourage eastern
capitalists 10 invest in that territory.
If the Gentle element and the pro-
gressive anti-polygamous Afermons who
are in sympathy with them are defeated,
it will undoubtedly retard the growth of
the territory, weaken the confidence of
investors and keep Utah under a terri
torial form of government for some time
to come.
Many former Wichita men are now
residents oe the Utah capital and thev
are deeply interested in the outcome of
the election. All who believe in western
progress must necessarily wish the sue
cess of that party which will bring
to Utah the greatest degree of pros
perity.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-08
OKLAHOMA OUTLINES.

The nuarries at Britton are very busy.
Ell Reno has band, and they call it the
surprise"
Violets were blooming near Britton in
January.
The Britton school house will be COM
menced next week.
The plow is already to work in many
parts OF Oklahoma.
C. Z, Gum has been appointed deputy
United States marshal at FL Reno.
They have the awnings down in Okla
homa. 1t has become warm again.
None of Reno's enemies have yet been
mean enough to spell it backwards and
add ''y."
If the people go to Oklahoma and starve
they must not expect the government to
feed them.
The Union City Clipper says: "Our
town is the most civil, orderly and respec-
table city in Oklahoma.
Stockmen in the Cheyenne and Arapho
nations claim that Union City is their
most convenient shipping point
Every day is nd letter day, SO to speak,
for Saltwater, says the saltwater Gazette.
And it has the glow Of the prairie fires at
night.
Lots in FL Reno sell from s25 to S275.
They cannot remain at such prices in the
face of such prospects. says CORES
pondent iii the Fl Reno Herald.
Union City wants marshal. not that he
is needed at all. because Union City
doesn't 90 much on the "wild and woody
west" business, but just for an ornament
Union City needs public hall at pres
ent, but it might as well be added right
-
things now that it will not six months
hence.
Gazette: The ladies OF Saltwater have
departed from the time worn custom Of
discussing the fashions and are wrestling
with the question of railroads for Still
water.
The meeting Of the Republican terrific
rial central committee announced for Feb
ruary G was recalled. OWING TO the inability
Of some of the members 10 be present az
the time.
Horse thieves made raid on Oklahoma
City and vicinity Saturday night. taking
A team from a settler west OF town, one
horse from J. w. Massey. five miles south
west of town. and q team from man lT-
ing in the city.
II the people OF Oklahoma dislike one
t1lDk PARTICULARLY II n tue Dsaff SlUNH-
tionai bill. It Is rot the bill itself that
they do nor admire, bat the way Ia which
It keeps bo5bing up aud preventing Okla
homa legislation
Why don't the printers devils Of Okla
horsa get up al association The ma
iority seem TO hare taken up that vocation
since their residence there and IL might
prove beneficial 60 get observations on the
calling from oze another.
Oklahou,s City Journal: The arrivals
YESTERDAY TO attend the NJ T.. e0afereocs
were Bishop W Z Ninde, Of Jozeka: Rev.
NJ F. Tipton, Wyandotte. J. r: Rey. W.
< Browning, Cha2tauqna Syr.nzz, Kan.
Rev. T. u. EolseE bake, .TohaSo1. L T. .
Rev. z. c. Dslsplane arad wife, ksnSssshsr
Rev. ". p. Daras. Valparaiso, lad Rev
Roberts, Frisco. Rev. Matthew Campbell
Greek nation: Rev. d, !. Wood, Iadisn
agent AZ Pawnee; Rev. f T. Hill and wife,
Guf1-Ie-
Saltwater Stardsra. Saltwater ia the
h@s; town II tie territory today. outs!1e g.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-08
A CONCESSION GRANTED.

Upon the principle that little is
prodigious percentage upon nothing the
reduction of 10 per cent In the rate OF
freight on corn from the transmissouri
country to Chicago agreed to by the
managers of the railroads, the farmers
have something to be thankful for. 1t
will amount to little more than cent
bushel which, although seemingly in
significant, will amount to something
like 81 900, 900 in the aggregate saved to
the farmers, if they should be able to get
that small benefit. The RAILROAD people
in discussing the matter raise the point
we have adverted to more than once,
and that is whether or not the specula-
tors on the market will take advantage
of any reduction in freight to bear down
the price of corn. In view of this con-
tingency it is perhaps best that greater
reduction was not agreed to at one
time. If the farmers are benefited
to the extent of the reduction named it
will be strong argument with them In
urging a further concession in their
favor.
The agreement is not free from eriti-
cism, however. The reduction is made
only to Chicago. OF course Kansas
City will get its share of the benefit,
whatever it may be, under stop-over and
reshipping privIleges-that is to say, it is
presumed such will be the effect in that
towns case. But the arrangement, as
stated in the dispatches, is palpable
discrimination against st. Louis. To
insure to the farmer the full benefit of
the concession granted it should be ex-
tended by all the roads to all the mar
kets. This may follow as a result.
matter of self-defense with lines leading
to other markets, but it may not; there
fore the reduction should have been
made all over at once as far as the juris-
diction or influence of the railroad peo-
pie who have taken the initiative could
be exerted to that end.