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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
Selections for Newspapers.

Most people think the selection Of suit.
able matter for . newspaper the easiest
part Of the business. How great an error.
To look over fifty exchange papers daily,
from which the question is not what shall,
but shall not be selected, is no very easy
task. If every person who reads news.
paper could have edited. it, we should have
less complaints. Not unfrequently it is
the case that an editor looks over his ex.
change papers for something interesting
and finds absolutely nothing. Every pa
per is dryer than a contribution box, and
yet something must be had-his paper
must be out and something in it, and he
does the best he can. 70 an editor who
has the least care in what he selects, the
writing he has to do is the easiest part Of
his labor. Every subscriber thinks the
paper is printed for his own benefit, and If
there is nothing that suits him it must be
it is good for nothing. As many subscri.
bers as an editor has, so many tastes be
has to consult. One wants something very
smart and very sound. One likes anec-
dotes. fun and frolic, and his next door
pcighbor wonders that man of sense will
put such stuff 10 his paper. Something
spicy comes out and the editor is black
guard. Next comes something argument
ative, aud the editor is dull fool. And
so. between them all. the poor fellow gets
the worst of it. They never reflect that
what does not please them, will please the
next mau; but they insist that if the pa
per does not please them, it is good for
nothing, aud stop it Immediately.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
Gabriel Claude Jules Favre.

The name Of N. Favre heads the list
Of members composing the Provisiopal
Government. The distinguished politician
was born at Lyons on the 3lst Of March,
1879. his father being engaged 10 COM
percial pursuits. Sent to Paris to receive
bis education, he was there studying law
when the revolution Of 1880 broke out.
In letter published in the National, on
the 29th Of July, he declared in favor Of
the abolition Of monarchy aud the creation
Of = constitutional republic. His views,
however, we're not adopted. Louis Phil
lirpe ascended the throne, and the young
Republican student Immediately after en-.
gagged in the practice Of law. Returning
to Lyons, almost bis first public appear.
ance At the bar was a. counsel for the
workingmen charged with belonging to il.
legal associations. This affair was the
signal for bloody struggle between the
workingmen und the garrison, during
which NJ. Favre narrowly escaped death
from FIRE Of muskstry directed at him.
In 1885 he defended the revolutionists of
April, and commenced his great speech
with the defiant avowal, Il am Republi.
can" As an orator - we'll as revolu-
ZIONIST, he had BY this time made consid-
cradle reputation, and was recognized as
one of the heads of the Republican party
Of France. .t
Until 1848 M. Favre remained out Of
Office, but was still never. er.endipg thorn 10
the side Of tho Government. The rcvolu-
tion of 1848 succeeded ss much under bis
leadership a. under that Of any other man
in France. He was once appointed Secre-
tary General of the Ministry of the Iuteri.
or, and as such wrote the famous circulars
to the Commissioners Of the Provisional
Government, instructing them how to ex-
ercise their almost unlimited powers. Soon
after he was elected representative from
the Department Of the Loire, when he at
once resigned his Office 10 the Ministry
During the same year he scted for brief
while as under Secretary Of Foreign Al:
fairs, and in this capacity supported the
prosecution of Louis Blanc aud Canssidiers
for the iusurrection of June. Voving with
the extreme Left. he refused to vote the
nasional thanks to Cava'gnsc. Soon after
Hc UCcaW0 ou oPpOuouC VI AouiS NuPo'CVu
and bitterly denounced the expedition to
Rome. He was reelected to the Legisla-
ture from the Department Of the Rhoue,
and after the flight Of Ledru Rollin became
the leader Of the " Mountain The corp
dtat Of 1851 put an end to the political
career Of Favre for six years. In 1857,
however, he was elected to the Corps lie.
gislatif as an opposition member. As the
defender Of the conspirator Orsini he cre-
ated great sensation by his denunciation
Of tyrnnts. Since then he has remained .
member of the Corps, and has been distin-
guished by his bitter hostility to the EN-
pire. He is 4 radical Republican, brill.
liant orator, and an author Of note. What
his capacity as statesman is remains to
bc seen. t.- t'-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
The GERMAN SoLDIERs.-Mr. Haistead

The GERMAN SOLDIERs.-Mr.H Halstead
writes to the Cincinnati Commercial I
Certainly there is plainly superior
strength in the German soldiers. They
stand in the ranks heavier, taller, and
handsomer men than the French, aud their
good looks are given all advantages in their
uniform, which is splendid and incompara4
bly, more stylish, brilliant and martial than
that of the French. In Switzerland, I
noted deep tinge of green in the usi-
forms. Here the blue predominates, and
the facings are red. The buttons fairly
sparkle. aud the crowniug glory oftthe uui.
form is the helmet ! do not know what
may be the objection to the helmet n. .
covering for the head. It may bs uncom-
Portable, but, upon tall f.llow, it gives
him finish, suggests the spleudor Of an-
cient armor, and blazes with heroic 1880
ciatious. The eagle on this helment is .
masterpiece. / presume there are no
troops in the world that will compare with
the Germaus ID the appearance they pre-
sent. and it sesns they are asserting this
supremacy over the little game cock of
France. The French people we're no: tax
ing the war with Sufficient seriousness.
Napoleon repeatedly admonished ithem'iof
the terrible job they had on hand, but Ibis
words did not make much impression.
The amount Of singing they were doing
was prodigious, but ! expect the French
army has been trained too 6ne. The sol
diere believed too much in their Csase.
pots, aud ia the marvellous capacity Of the
mittailledses, and hardly made up their
minds to the do-or-die PITCH, p the Ger
mans have done. The contrast between
tho physical force and the moral power Of
the two nations ID already apparent 10
me-" ae,is ,gsiies s,,aa LII
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
a. y q ~ ? :
faee Powder.

A lady correspondent Of the Chicago
journal says !: The use Of face powder
has been the sodrce Of infinite ridicuie to
fossel bachelors, asd Of depreciation and
horror on the part Of respectable Old ladies'
and prim, young ones. Now. ! am its un-
yielding champion. I would a.. readily
think Of surriptitiously using my fsotif-
brush ~ Of being ashamed Of my po*der.
boz. It is not the use Of thing, bHAt hs
abuse Of it, that Injuries. When I see
young ladies incapable Of smile or dimple,
As thickly white.w washed as the sidesdf Thy
room, with dabs Of red on each cheeE-
bone. and the ears and neck; from COM
parison, showing sallow and dark, + invol-
UNFAIRLY turn aside to drop the, brioy tear,
first for my sex. and then for my theory.
Every lady knows that, after bathing or 10
summer time, the face is apt to look oily.
Now why should 20 about. with . fore.
head like bottle, and nose like aplacid
summer lake, quite reflective, when by the
wise application Of little harmless pow
der l can improve my appearance, is TO.
nundrum beyond my solving fY96y Can
answer it, let them cnlighten me forth
with. Not long since crusty bachelor
discovered bit of powder 10 my left eyes
brow. His soul was stirred within. him
and tho torrent of denunciation unsealed.
What did l do? Blush +? Not a glimmer.
l went and got my box. / explained its
use. I waxed eloquent, and my burning
thoughts, clothed 10 breathing words, 80
convinced that antique being, that was
enabled to illustrate my theory practically,
aud, with subdued triumph powdered my
listeners face and won from him the 70.
mark that" it was all right--a nice thing"
Let me tell you-although half Of you
might teach me, suppose. how 10 put
powder on. After bathing the face, before
drying, apply little glyceriue, with OF
without dilution Of rose water; then take
flannel cloth aud rub the face perfectly
dry. Then. with bit Of c0tton 0t q puff;
throw the cotton on, without friction. Af:
ter which, let matters rest as they are, uh-
til you have entirely completed your toilet.
When all is done, and bright as the sun,
fair as the moon," &C., you stand before
your firing glass, prepared for such harm.
less slaughter as is the "right" of onr sex,
take soft linen rug aud softly remove oil
traces Of powder, going into strong light
and investigating every eyebrow and dim
pie. (If past the day Of dimples, examine
closely the wrinkles.) After this opera1
tion, conscientiously performed. if you are
not satisfied with yourself, just give up to
destiny and look. to inward enjoyment
Let rouge alone. The best store to buy
carmine tints at is Natures. Take brisk
walks, drink milk, and ignore tea and cof.
fee, gravies, spices aud candies, and you
don't have cheeks and lips like hillside
strawberries, call me prcvaricator."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
An UGLY REcoRD.-Au unpleasant

commentary on radical honesty is furnished
in Document No. 266, compiled BY secre.
tary Boutwell,, in response to resolution
passed by the House Of Representatives on
the 2lst Of March last requesting him to
furnish statement of balances due the
Government from Collectors Of Internal
Revenue. The document contains eight
solid pages of names Of defaultiug collec-
t,rs. Three hundred and forty defaulting
radical Office holders names gil those pages.
A number of them we're retained in Office
during Johuson's Administration through
the power of the Tenure of Office Bill,
and large number are the appointees Of
General Grant, and secured their nomina-
ton by presenting the General with corner
lots, brown stone dwellings, two.forty
horses, rat terrier pups, or fine brand ci.
gars. And they could we'll afford to give
costly presents, for ten Of the names fur.
nished by Boutwell, have stolen from the
nice little sum Of o., 5,933,ll3. The re.
mainder have stolen in the aggregate a
much larger sum. 1t would be an Under.
estimate to say that the Radical defaultiug
Revenue Collectors have robbed the people
of thirty million dollars within the past
three years. Not . dollar Of the money
has or ever will be recovered. No effort at
recovery has been attempted. With q
view Of aiding the thief 70 escape 10 few
instances, civil suits have been commenced,
but in no case . criminal prosecution.
This is the honest economical Admiuistra.
ton the people are having under Hiram
the pure.-Sa. .1oaqs'" Republican.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

Chicago has passed her ritsls, st. Louis
and Cincinnati, and also Boston, Bsltimore
and New Orleans, and now stands fourth
iu the list Of American cities, while st.
Louis has also taken the lead Of the Buck
eve metropolis, aud is beyond Boston. Bal
timorc and New Orleans. Tho rivalry tot
the sixth place will be close bstweeu Gin.
c;noati and Bostoa, but We think the
western city has about the advantage in.
dic.ted above, while Baltimore pressea
hard on the rear. Milwaukes is the hrst
Of the leading cities to send in complete
returns. Her population is 7l,464.-S'
F. Call. laet
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
Our Large Cities.

The census Of 1870 will make some sim
gular Developments. The enumeration
has now progressed sufficiently to enable
US to make intelligent estimates Of the pop
ulation Of our principal cities, and the rev.
elatious indicate some remarkable changes
in their relative status. In 1860, for ex-
ample. our large cities ranked as follows:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

A man in Harrison county, Minodri,
put az eud to bis existence the 0thef Aay.
in novel manner. Iu his travels - eane
to farm where men we're thrsshiae out
grain, and asked leave TO drive tbs ma
chine. Finally be got permission to feed
it, and having fed for some tune nodded "a
the driver 70 put 90 moro power. 6sanding
still until the eyleader vas 6yina re1aast
rapid rate. and every one had beeeess
alarmed at the swiA motiou. hs jumped
head foremos against the tuts Of he cyl
sodsr and wss instantly kilkd. ~ sss
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

There we're several cities-Buffalo, New
ark, Louisville, Albany and Washington,
ahead Of San Francisco iu 1860, but she
has doubtless passed them all in the race
by this time. and the present census will
probably make the following showing. 10
round numbers:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

r. A rural correspondent asks us to
ex plain what . siaking fund is. Any sum
Of public money which falls iuto the hands
Of the present administration is . sinking
fund.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

He is dead now, and Earl and Laura
live At the old place - happy couple %
you ever saw. As for EarPs warning, you
may believe what you like about it.
l have no explanation to offer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

~ Fifteen thousand bachelors in Kan
sas have "none to caress."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01
Advertising Rates
lbscrlptl0m Rates .

One square, one insertion .........---......$3 %
Bach additional insertion. .u........ ...... Z -
Business Cards, per quarter ..... .........~ s 10
ear A liberal deduction will be made In fa-
vor of tho "a who advertise four squares, or up.
wards. by the year.
e6r Legal notices viii! be charged to the
attorney or officer authorizing tn:'r insertion
nB Advertisements sent from distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash
mNr Announcements Of births, marriages
and deaths inserted free Of charge.
mlc Obituary notices, or poetry" append
ed to marriages or deaths, will be charged one
half our regular advertising rates. We will
not hereafter deviate from this rule.
RsJ- Blanks, bill-heRds, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills Of fare, posters, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed At reasonable rates.
OrricE-Corner Of Second and Wsshin gton
Streets.
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-01

r. Detroit from hsr parsisl soesus
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-08-17
REPLY TO CHAs. HECKLNGER.

EDITOR CHRONICLE A late number
Of the Warren Constitution contained an
article upon the Franco-Prussian war,
in which Charles Hecklinger, the writer,
expressed his surprise that the Ameri-
can nation should evince such unquRli-
fed sympathy with the Prussians in
the gigantic struggle now occurring in
Europe; wondered at the reason Of it,
and in closing exhorted the people Of
the United States not to forget what
France had done fer them in the past.
We beg leave to assure our young
friend that the American people are not
ungrateful; nor are they forgetful.-
Overlooking the fact that French inter-
vention in our behalf, in 177s, directly
after the battle Of Saratoga, was rather
through hatred Of England than love for
America, We have, as a nation, always
been grateful for the assistance rendered
at that period, and have, on more than
one occasion, evinced it. That we were
thankful for the sword Of Lafayette, let
the magnificent welcome he received at
our hands in after years testify. On the
other hand, the fact that the empty purse
Of an obscure German Prince should
have compelled him, an hundred years
ago, to furnish a few Hessians, for pay,
to England, to fight HindOos in Asia, or
her refractory colonists in America, as
she chose, does not cast any stigma upon
the present united Germany.
But our young friend lacks discern
ment Does he not perceive that this
war is not that Of Franee7 Can he not
see that it is the war of Louis Napoleon
Can he not perceive that the indigns-
ton Of Americans is aroused not against
France, but against her unprincipled
rulerf No unkindness toward the peo-
pie OF France stirs the American heart.
We wish them peace and prosperity.
We would see that gallant and chivRlric
nation for evermore in the advanced
position which it has ever held. But
the French Emperor is the just object OF
our indignation-a cold, selfish, tyran-
nous msn, whose bosom Is dead TO all
noble emotions-who lives but 10 crafty
an ~inordinste ambition-who would ad-
vance his private ends at any oos Of
blood and treasure.
Never, on the page Of history did a
monarch insugurRte so canseless q war
q war against all right reason and jus
tiee. With despotie power in Prussia
Americans have no sympathy; but with
the spirit Of freedom IS it exists in Ger
many they have much. To all kingcraft
and monarchy the world over we would
have destruction come, swirl and sure,
until there be no sovereign except the
people.
Napoleon has been fearfuny smitten.
BE reels like q drunken man. BE may
recover his balance, but it is doubtful.
Nspoleonism is not wanted in 1870. It
belongs rather to the sges long buried.
May Hagenau be its modern Waterloo.
Prussia stands acquitted before the
bar OF the world, Hers is war Of de-
fence, not Of representations Amsri-
can sympathy. May the two great ma
tons bind up their wounds and be
friends; but not until France has for
aver shaken of the dynasty Of the Ma
polsOps. An AMERICAN.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-08-17
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Monday'scable telegrams from Paris
report a battle at Metz on Sunday, that
after four hours Of hard fighting the
Prussians we're repulsed. The capture
of Strasburg is not confirmed. Advi-
ees state that the Germans do not in
tend to lay seige to that place, but
merely to cut off its communications,
The town Of Bitsche had not been
captured, although beseiged by the
Prussians. All hope Of aid being Civ
en- to France by Italy and Denmark,
is given up. The Pope Of Rome is re-
ported jubilant over French losses
The French newspapers say Nancy
was given up to the Prussians because
it was an open city, and the French
troops retired to Toul, (which is be-
ing fortified and can offer better re-
sistanee. Pfals5urg holds out, Prus-
sian reports to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The New York Tribune's CORES
pondence from Paris, Sunday evening,
says the public feeling is more and
more hostile to the Emperor. It is
openly said in the cafes, railway trains
and public places, that come what
may, the Emperor will never again be
seen in Paris. The spies themselves
almost all report that the opinion is
becoming universal, but mo surren-
der'' is the general cry among all
classes. They call the Emperor an i'm
beetle, that the enemy must be driven
out Of France, and are under full inn
preston that the nation can and win
conquer.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-08-17

William H. Stark, agent Of the
Home Life Insurance company OF
New York, has commenced 8 suit in
the Circuit Court against U. S. Grant
to recover 5000 for the loss Of his
horse, WyRndot Chief. The Presi-
dent has an agent named William
EllrOd, who has charge Of his farm,
and on the 18th Of May, the plaintiff
contracted with the latter for the peep
ing Of the horse on the PASTURE
While there, It was kicked by q vic
ious animal, and its of hind leg bro
ken. It died from the injury on the
4th Of June. Plaintiff applied for
payment and endeavored to effect q
compromise before FesOFting to legal
proceedings, but could get no reply 70
q letter which he sent to the President
on the subject, and he placed the mat
ter in the hands Of Messrs. Noble and
Hunter.
Gen. Dent states that the President
did not receive the letter.
The time Of the WyAndot Chief on
the road with a wagon was 2;29.
Deputy Sheriff Valentine waited on
the President to serve 8 notice Of the
suit-& Louis Republican Of Friday,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-08-17
Republican State Ticket,

Prom all sections Of the State come
words Of cOngratulatiOn on the sue
cess that attended the efforts OF the
Convention In placing in nomination
Republican candidates for the several
State offices to be filled by election
this fall. Not a dissenting voice is
heard, but the universal verdict is,
well done"
The denomination Of Gen. I. r.
Sherwood, by reclamation, FOR Secre-
tary OF State, was q merited compli-
ment to a brave soldier and capable
and faithful officer Of the State gov
eminent. Standing at the head of the
ticket, he comes before the people
with a record and qualifications Of
high character. As the hrst soldier
who volunteered in Williams county,
in the late war Of the rebellion, he en-
tered the ranks a a private and served
in that capacity q considerable length
Of time. After sharing the dangers
Of thirty-three battles he retired from
the army with the rank Of Brigadier
General. As a public speaker Gen.
Sherwood is n of the most forcible
and popular in the State.
Judge George W. Menvaine, ofTus-
carawas county, the nominee for Su-
preme Judge, has sor about ten years
been diseharging the duties Of Com
mon Pleas Judge, and is regarded and
spoken Of rs n Of the best judges in
Ohio. He is a graduate Of Jefferson
College, Pa, has been q resident Of
Ohio p years, and is in the 4th year
Of his age. In worth Of character, le-
gal learning and scholarly culture, he
is reputedly excelled by few.
Gen. w. T. Wilson, Of Portage Co.,
was nominated for Comptroller Of the
Treasury. He entered the Union
army at the opening Of the war, as
Lieut.. Col. Of the 18th Ohio. Sub
sequently he became Colonel Of the
l23d, and distinguished himself in a
number Of engagements. At the bat
tie Of Winchester he was taken pris-
Oner, and after suffering ten months
the fortunes Of Libby prison, he was
released, broken down in health, and
obliged to leave the army. Returning
home he became editor Of the Wyan-
dott Pioneer, and supported the Union
cause forcibly with the pen, as he had
bravely defended it with the sword
He is well qualified for an efficient
discharge Of the duties Of the office to
he viii doubtless be elected in
October.
Philip V. Herring, q stauneh Ger
man Republican Of Auglaize county,
was re-nominated, by reason of his ex-
perienee, honesty and faithfulness,
for a third term as member Of the
Board Of Public Works.
The ticket is unexeeptionable, and
It would have been a difficult task to
have selected q better one. With the
platform Of principles adopted, the
Republicans Of Ohio can appeal to the
integrity and patriotism Of all classes
aud all parties Of their fellow-citizens
10 rally to the support Of the Republi-
ian ticket and carry it through the
campaign just opened to q browning
at the polls.