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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

DEPLoRAnLE FAcrs.-Thc !" Fungus
OF Siberia and Northern Asia supplies the
means Of intoxication to 46 ,OOO, 900 people.
Opium in Southern Asia enables 40, ,O00,-
600 people to get drunk. Im Persia, In,
dia, Turkey, and Africa, 100000. 900 use
hasheesh. Cocoa is popular in South
America; betel pepper among the Pacific
and Indian oceans. The Caucasions of
Europe and America overthrow reason BY
the the too 90 free use Of whisky, brandy and
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14
It wasn't Catching :

Some months since a lady, elegantly at
tired, stylish in beauty, aud possessed Of
that high and holy bitterness of condition.
which marks the elect ofmorslityain this
country, was crossing from the city Of New
York to Brooklyn on . ferry boat. She
was dressed in silks, look ed "a nice that a
fly would hardly dare light upon hsr gar
ments. Around the ferry boat were seats
for the convenience, of those who would
rest while riding. The elegant lady
dropped into one Of these seats, and as she
did 50 another lady came and sat down be-
side her. She too was, elegantly attircd,
but there was rollicking recklessness about
he: eyes, expression TO her face, and SEEM
ingly unwrittcn history in her features,
which told those who were initiated that
the second woman had been taking lessons
in which the other had not, or which if
taken she did not advertise. Recognising
the character of her campanion, she rose
in disgust, shook out her silkcn folds and
with a naughty expression of coun tenance,
anatural elevation Of nose, struggling her
shoulders, stepped to window close by,
while IN honest market woman, with bask.
ct on arm, occupied the seat, which the ex-
cessively moral lady has just vacated. No
soouer had she done so than the first wo-
man mentioned tapped the market woman
on the shoulder, when the following con-
versation took place:
Lady-I would not sit there by the side
of that creature.
Market woman-What creature?
Lady-That person who sits by you.
Market poman--Who is she l dou't
recognize her as any of my friends?
Lady--Shc is bad woman, and would
not sit there.
Market woman--Oh, we'll Her kind
of bad amt catching in my family
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

D@~ We have ever found that black,
smiths are more or less given to vice. Car
renters for the most part; speak plainly
but they will chisel when they got chance
Not unfreqaently they are bofes, and often
annoy one with their old saws. .sl9qsq a.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

" a chemist in England has discov
cred Anid preparation which~he atfiru.s
will cause bodies plunged into it to petrify
and become stone within FIVE years time.
The secret Of this process is known only to
himself. He throws out the suggestion
that, in time ifpersons will only preserve
their relatives and friends with this fluid,
they will be able to ccnstraet dwellings
with them, and thus live In residences sur
rounded BY their ancsstors. eAl l-oA
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

~ A cowardly fellow having kicked a
n!ewsboy for Fostering him to huy al even
ing paper, the lad waited till another boy
acoosted the " gentleman" and then shout.
ed in the hearing Of all bystanders. ATS
no use to try him, Jim, he can't read ?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

How THE DuTcn WASH They do not
use machine. They would scorn the
idea. They use simply refined borax.
Dutch women are known as models of clean
illness, at least in therown country. They
get up linen whittier and nicer than any
others, and they do it by using borax as a
washing powder instead of soda, in the
proportion Of large handful to about ten
gallons of boiling water. They thus save
onc-half in soap. Cambrics and laces re-
1uire an extra quantity of powder, while
for stlffening crinoline and underskirts a
strong solution is necessary Try it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

~ Language is the amber m which a
thousand precious and subtle thoughts have
been safely imbedded and preserved. 1t
has arrested ten thousand lightning flashes
Of genius, which, unless fixed and ar
rested, might have been ~ bright but
would have also been as quickly passing
and perishing as the lightning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

pg- Venice is bMilt on u islapds, The
grand canal cuts the city ints two equal
parts, and is scrpentine in course From
these start out great number Of smaller
canals, which correspond, to strects IN snail
er cities. Thcreare 15Q small canals; add
to these the small roads or streets of the
city, aud the whole amount to2, $50. The
canals are crossed BY 400 bridgesrir q;
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

,FRAip "TwoULDN'r HOLD Our-A
passenger on the Little Miami Railroad
Lightning Express relates that one night a
tall old negro, in droll alarm about the
shortening Of his through ticket, accosted
him as follows:- e. nf'7aT' i9'"''ii iip..'
s"Look here, boss, wants to AK you a
question. is a good way from home, and
wants to know ifI's On the right track 2"
I'd" Where do you want to 60, uncie give
asked. e,llf sassnd gaiI -ts- aVSaseN-
"To Fort Gibson, way down in Arkin,
saw, sab. Now, boss, rs ignorant, and
wants TO know If rs Oh the right kear for
Cincernsti..'a aaaaaol Iyol oi Snsa coH" 1
I'VE assured our negro fricnd he was all
right for Cincinnati, when he broke lopse
as follows: .~-.
ri .1sI.ook here, boss j doesn't know moth
ing when, Is away from ,home--cleah fact,
sab. . When, I started, out from Washing
ton city had'a powerful long string of
desc Misunderstanding that portion IF His
through ticket which Ihsd'not besnd taken
up. "Ebery now and then . gentleman
come round and .tsars off a little piece.
Tell syoY,s sab, it's Citing, nightly short.
'Frald II aint gwine 70 hold out'uD'il | gets
through, -, a. ssav.,,.,
in'which the negro Joined heartily. '''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

The OCEAN CABLES.---It is more than
probable that the purposes of the new gi-
gantic enterprise will be defeated. 1t is
evident that the existing monopoly is de
trrmincd to secure control of the new line
or to prevent its final completion. The
directors, it will hc seen. have obtained the
cooperation of the Attorney General and
Secretary Of State, and with these power
full allies will wage bitter war asains. the
the new company. Nothing cat he hoped
tor from Congress; for the body is so cor
rupt that IL few Thousand dollars distribu-
ted to the members by the old company
will array them against the French COM
pany, and its enemies will be able either to
compel the abandonment of the enterprise
or sale of the cable at an enormous reduc-
tlon OF the original cost. 1t is not pleas
ant fact to contemplate, but it is ncvcrthe-
less painfully apparant. that this country is
at the mercy Of gigantic monorolics, and
our Congress, instead of protecting us
against them, is in league with them in
their efforts to cXtort money from our
pockets. The time is not far distant. VIC
oplne, when America will be under the
heel OF an arlstocracy Of capital more oner-
Gus than any aristocracy of blood or pcl-
gree that ever afflicted any nation. The
people are powerless TO protect themselves
unless they elect men to make and admin
lister the laws who will jealously guard
| their ipforosts
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

How THE MASSACHUSETTS : LJoUOR
LAW AFFECTS THRsI.ocK MAKERs.-It
will be rccollected tlrat asfew days since
the State police Of Massachusetts 1oms
mencsd TO cufarce the new liquor law, and
that IN private club rooms, 70 which only
members having Keys are admitted, can, be
found The coveted beverage A fact hsv-
ing little apparent 'cqnhection, with this is,
thSt many non.sdbsctibcrs 10 ths' 'Mercan-
tile Reading Rosu'in this city have been
in the habit Of visiting The room on Suu-
day and. it was proposed to have the door
locked against them. The librarian, ac-
cordingly ordered in Boston spring lock
with fifty keys for members.I Ho hasvsit-
ed some time and no lock and keys have
conc. In answer TO repeated inquiries for
= reason, at last the agent writes that the
demand ID very great, iadthsy have not
been able. 10 GIL ORDERS This u sasoom-
panied by an encouragement to patience,
because their pstnon mush fscollScs ssat
The liapor Jaw j. hsips enfarred, in psssea
as wen in Maine, and that club rooms .re
their only reliance. - BasGoy WAis.. !.
IA a, tuStt.sn ...HS s.S.sI is3ft q M Eft1s
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

Too FRExcuy.4-.Ar KsstuckS pspsr
thinks that the work ese4uctis too Frcochy
asd proposes thst The game 1hisE IL dss.
ignates be ,hssesfscs ealledI {. Prssbttsriaa
,Rhlards.,' ST, aolu Alos sd; stt9,aS14 c
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Rs5y" A liberal deduction will be made ir IA
vor of those who advertise four squares, or up
wards, by the year.
Eky- Legal notices viii! be charged to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion.
reJ- Advertisements sent from a distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
tho cash.
Eey" Announcements of births, marriages
and deaths inserted free of charge.
RS" Obituary notices, or "poetry append
ed to marriages or deaths. will he charged Que
half our regular advertising rates. We will
not hereafter deviate from this rule.
Rsyn Blanks. bill-hcads, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills Of fare, posters, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed at reasonable rates.
OFFICE Corner of Second and Washington
Streets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

STEP RIoHr AnEAp.-Thc way to got
along in the world is to make every step
one that is ahead and each to follow its, pre-
docessor. Full fifty per cent, Of the effort
Of the world is absolutely wasted IN indi-
rect, diffuse, indefinite lsbors. Young
men start on in live without purpose or
point, without casting a thought either on
their fitness or ruufitness for particular call
ing; now doing this thing, then that, and af.
terthat nothing; one day going on, another
on the right or left. the next, back ward,
and then not going at allylwliich is perhaps
as bad as the whole combiged.Is The right
line in life is the one which leads straight
ahead. This almost always secures SUCCESS.
There is an ex-scavenger In Boston who
drives his span on the Brighton road afteri
Moons, and lives in swell-iront palace at
South End. He did not disdaip an ,uusar
worry calling, pushed and made it pay, and
remained in tho pine seat until kc ccatd
afford to lift himself over to hair add padsh
Step early, step often, but above all, step
rlgAt aAeo". ilrn a1l o VI s2didna iiis
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

"a REMARKABLE BIBLE GLASS; Pro-
baby tho largest Bible class in the world
is that conducted in ,copnectimr with Mr.
Surgeons church in London, by Mira.
Bartlett. Of which an interesting account
is given in a recent Hdubcrr' Of she Synddyy
School Teacher 1t lie stated that on the
6rstSsbbsth Of its Organization, about eight
years ago, three persons were present; and
at the end of the Grsk month there were
foprteoa regular, attendaots. The inter
est ay yakened increased until, after .seyexal
CHANGES Of location, made necessary for
w1,stit ~ space, the aayefsgc attendance bss.i
came sscvcn ohundfedp,d stiwKieR ittnow
standa Moro than seyenikundrsd psssons
have been rsceiyed to the ehnhch fpm this
remarkable class ,.l,1 Las .atpoaI yai,
- Coon ,SENsE.AtsoSoyTmE MoRM0NssAa
In all the Mormon schools there ,is aAe-
partmcnt which relates, eatirely to ipstrpc,
tion ii the every, day duties Of husincs,
men, and is similar to the commercial col
legssin this part ofthe country 'a4Ac4e "
a pes<- ofhoes Al iAelsgmph ofhes, aasskpsdss
office, aatithilg of6ccs of6css for Aaikipe,
insurance, and the sale of railroad tickets:
ID short, the endeavor is 70, teach, pupils
whit Grey win feed ndost 10 Know wsIatt5k'
undsrtakingi the aceiallddtiesicfiiAs y1sm
~ Henry Ward Beechser, ii1sn IN one e ofpks E
IdiScourses, laid ftBat' d sot,a men sTili not
shave on Sunday, and yssithsy spsodA aif
the week iu shaving their fdllew mcu,'
and many fools think il wicked to black,
their boots on Sunday morning, yet they
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14
The Canvass in Tennessee.

The following in relation to the canvass
in Tennessee would seem tolindicate con-
siderable "closcness Of argument" The
statement is taken from the Knoxville
Press -a
During Governor Sentcr's closing re-
marks at Clinton he, was q IS circumstance"
more severe aud scathing in his dcnuncia.
ton Of Stokes than in any previous speech.
The Generals military record was used
pretty much in the way that boys use
bladder, which is puffed out and swelled
by the winds it confines within itself Gov
crnor Senter used it as ball. threw
it around among the bys,anders. and final
ly took it between his hands, and bringing
them sharply together. burst it,
When the BALD Eagle" rose to reply,
he fairly trembled with anger and shame
Raising his long finger and pointing it at
Gov. Senter, he said:
FELLOW CITIZENS | have wife and
children whom should greatly dislike to
part from. Yet l tell Governor Sentcr
will hold him personally responsible after
the election, for what he has said to-day
If he considers himself Il gentleman, |
challenge him to meet me after the election
as a gentleman, and We will then see who
is the coward and who the man. de-
nounce Sentcr AS liar, and am ready to
meet him any time after the election
Governor Sentcr was setting immediate
ly behind Stokes, coolly arose and Informed
Stokes that he was ready to meet him now,
or any time agreeable to him (Stokcs) pre-
yious TO election, but would prefer to set
tie the difficulty without delay. Tic there
fore invited Stokes to step out on the field
in the rear of the stand and obtain satisiac-
ton. Stokes replied he would settle the
affair after election.
Both speakers then iutimated that the
discussion was closed for the day. Scnter
slapped Stokes on the shoulder and re.
marked quietly, that he preferred to give
him satisfaction without delay. Stokes
then replied that he did not mean anything
serious, but desired Scntcr to understand
his desire for a fight expressed in u Pick
wickan sense.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

- Success ridesson 'every lsodro Crap
PIE \, and yen may win; but. with out !,
grapple, i will neyer 60 with you, Work
is the weapon Of honor, and he who lacks.
the weapon viii never triumph. s'is' ph 7
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-08-27

trio Us proclivities. The truly liberal and
primitive simplicity OF thor religious edu-
cation expose them to the wiles aud vulgar
sophistry OF the Mormon missionary he on
all occasions during his Visit In Europe
carefully Disgusting from his simple minded
disciples the abomnible sanction of polyga-
my, but always preaching Jesus Christ as
the chief cornerstone of their faith and
hope. The Book Of Mormon is always set
forth as revelation peculiarly aud sspeCi.
ally reserV ed by God for the saints of the
latter day, OF which the infamous, mad, or
frantic Joseph Smith was the expositor aud
prophet, and this dortrine is not only
preached in hamlet and in town, but also
set forth in books that are being continually
circulated in almost every European Ian
guage and tongue throughout every civilized
spot Of the earth, aud scarcely such spet
eau be found where their emmisseTies have
not been. Furthermore, not only do those
books contain the religious teachings OF the
sect, bu. also from time to time long letters
from friends living ia Utah, lauda'ory OF
this system and its priests, MS also loving
accounts of their happy life in valley
flowing with milk and honey. Nor is this
the most clever part of their te npters'
viles, inasmuch as men are chosen from
among the trans Atlantic saints of Utah
who are natives of the countries 10 which
they are sent missionaries speaking the
same tongue. and, 10 majority Of cases,
particularly known to the people they are
sent among. 1t will be at once understood
that the agents sent forth are under the
pay, as the letters that are written are also
published by the heads Of the Mormon
Church
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-08-27

HORRIBLE MURDER NEAR MuRFREEsDoRo'
The Murir,Osboro NeIoS Of the 2Jth iLs..
says:
On Tuesday evening the body of q negro
woman, named E,ter jones, was found
ABOUT a mile vest of the city, near the oil
Franklin pike, concealed in some breast
works erected ny the federal, with three
pistol shots through her head, besides being
mutilated Otherwise.
She was last seen Sunday night, in com
pany with negro man named Alexander,
whU has beeu living with her. She was con.
sidered a loose character, though Claiming
membe rship m tue B.ptist Church.
CTeums anJiAl evidence goes far 10 prove
that Alexander committed the deed, lie
was tho last person seen with her, aud the
evening the body was IOu1d hs lott, aud has
not been heard from since.
1t 10 also reported that an other concu
bine, named Matilda Clark, cOniesSes to
have known of the murder, and that Alex
ander was TO kill Esther Jones, as she was
q barrier TO tho marriage Of Alexander and
Matilda, and IL seems TO have been arran-
ged To kill her OF to prevent interference.
Matilda has bsen arrested and confined 10
await further inyeslig ations. She was with
Alexander the night after the deed was
discovered, and remained with him until he
left, carrying TO him all his clothes.
IL was a bloody deed, and cOncocted in
the brain of demon who should suffer the
penalty of death for its committal. The
person Of the murdered woman was thought
10 nave been outraged after death.
The NsioS saws;
"rhsre has hardly been a week since
the summer commenced, that We did not
have either an outrage or q murder to
chrouiele. Surely this must be the ssasoO
that the devil was 10 be turned loose, and
tbsse are ouly evidences OF his presence IN
our midst"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-08-27

A victim Of ladan Vengeance, 10 the pres
Cnt struggle alurg the borders, gives the
following account of his experiences
was 10 the Infantry. Custer had COM
mdnd of the troops. There was quite a
force OF cavalry with us, but these we're
about a mile 10 the rear, when we first dis
covered the reds. Some of the troops had
been sent arnuld so as to attack from the
other side. The reds we're encamped 10 q
sort of valley, aud we we're within eighty
rods Of them for half an hour before day
break. Just in tho grey of morning the
firing commenced on both sides, aud We had
1t all our own way for a few minutes but
at length they rallied, and we could bear
Black Kettle shou'ing and ordering The
vermin got into hUls ami behind rocks
anywhere thuy coud find place-and be.
gan 20 fight back with a will. We fired
wherever we could see a top kDot, aud shot
squsws-there were lots of them-just az
quick as Indians When il was fully day.
light, we all gave big yell, and char ged
right down into camp. The lodges were all
standing yet and los Of indians in them.
As We ran through The alleys, big red
iumped out from behind n tent, aud before
| could shorten up enough to run him
through with my b,S Onrt, n "a law grahbt d
me around the legs aud twisted me down.
Toe camp was tuli of men ngLtiug and
everybody seemed yelling, as lnnd as they
could. When | fell, l went over back ward
dropping my gun, and l had jis' got partly
mp again when the squtw ysnNing me by
the hair, when the Indian dubbed my qua
and struck me across the neck. The blow
stunned me the squaw kept screening aud
pulling my hair out by handfuls. | heard
some of our boys shouting close by me. aud
the sQuaw started and ran. one of The b NH
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-08-27
TWO MEN HANGED IN MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, August 20 james Garvin was
hung to-day at o'clock, p. NJ. On the scat
iold he admitted having killed Off ,er Fen
ton, but said that he was attacked tirst, and
Only did II In sef-defrnce.
At half past two O'clock, Sam Moody,
cOored was lung on the same sc fold.
he said that he was not guilty of the muir
der OF Captain Perry, but that the fatal shot
was fired by Bedford, who 10 now In the
penltentiary for ten years as accessory.
Mr.. Rsvels, a colored minister, took Moody
by the hand just before the drop fell and
said my dear young friend, have often
visited you since you were sentenced to
death, and faw weeks ago had the pleas
ure OF baytising vou In Christ. You pray
ID TO the Lord and He he ri your prayer
Your sins ara forgiven, as you and | be.
lievr, and the Lord be- praised, He has given
you grace for this great trial, aud you have
tul ME all the morning that you are quite
happy Ia the forgiveness Of your sins. You
are about 10 pass intp His great aud high
pr sency ScarcslJ will the shouts OF earth
Die ont III you ears, AMI these scenes be
closed to your eyes, than you will he usher
cd through the pvarly gates by hosts OF an
gels, and be taken into the presence Of
your Creator. Friend, nov fsrAell; may
God have mercy ON your soul" uilyiu's
neck was broken by the flll, and he died in
fourteen minutes. Moody died in eleven
muuteS and half. Several thousand pco-
pie, majority cOlored ami nauy ffom the
cOuutry, with, sSed the executions.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-08-27
Mormon Agents In Europe.

The Montreal GpEstie publishes the follow
ing concerning the efforts by which tho
Mormons pain converts In Europe II has
been a matter for surprise, and in most
cases, unjus, surmise and remark. among
many unacquainted with the Swedish and
Welsh, that so many natives Of these coun-
tries should emigrate under the auspices
of the Mormon community 10 settle in the
Salt Lake Valley, most Of their critical but
poorly informed riends supposiDg that II is
owing to the laIity Of morals In the above
countries, esp cially in the Christian rules
Of matrimony; yet those best acquainted
With the people know that saoh an opinion
is erroneous. az there are but few Of our
immigrant population less indebted for re-
lisious teaching to the foreigners amOng
whom they come than the people Of Sweden
and Wales, the former beng for the NEST
part Moravians and Baptists. while the lat
Ter belong, with but few exceptions, 10 the
Baptist EpisoopaliAns and Episcopal MethO-
dists With spriukhng Of wesleyans, more
especially those from the mining districts.
The best Of these nationalitiss are remark
abe Cor THEN Teaceable, frugal and indus