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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13
Language Of Birds and Beasts.

1t is a common saying that man is distid:
guished from brutes by the noble gift Of
speech, but in this we are assuming altos
gether too much. We call all animals
dumb, and imply certain pity in the
word but in some native language Of
their own they may be calling Us toof
dumb creatures, and commiserating our
inability to frame their speech. The
sounds they utter, which are nhintelIigibls
to us, aud which we are content to dssctibS
as growing, cackling, neighing, mewiug,
chirrivy, Ssvsing, usy eschbe sne srsicu.s
lated words or unwritten dialects, in which
every species finds expression for its
thoughts and desires. Who ever heard of
a flock Of ducks quaeking together ~
they waddled along in line toward
pond, and was not convinced that they
were holding sweet and earnest converse
by the way? Who can listen to quarrel
between martins and swallows in carly
spring, before some beseiged aud airy DOM
icile, and believe that all their vociferous
chatter is meaningless to them? It in
plainly evident that they are calling each
other feathered rascals and villains, and
dealing threats and objurgations in epithets
no hearer can mistake. The deep voic ed
frogs that croak through all the country
side under the starlight and dews may be
gurgling tender screnades in their cold-
blooded fashion, to lady loves beneath the
waves although Aristophanes failed to
translate them into his rough Greek.
When we come to the solemn company
of crows that have settled on the tall tres
Of lonely wood, VIC stop to listen to their
hoarse notes in full faith that they carry
much meaning in such sepulchral tones,
and that they have halted there to discuss
their prospects and determine upon some
plan for the next campaign. For aughtwe
know they may be repeating the substances
Of that fine old English ballad which tells
how three of their race sat upon a tree,
debating where they should dine. At any
rate, they have doubtless, their orators
aud demagogues, who are versed in all
tricks of stump speaking, and who sway
at will the less gifted of their kind. But
until they shall invent writing for them
selves, and an alphabet, and furnish US
with skilled interpreter, We shall have
to call their eloquence and small talk tho
veriest jarson, and find pleasure only in
the sweet warblings of merrier birds since
music and laughter, in which these joyous
little souls delight, are only the utterances
that possess universal and unvarying
speech. Journal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13
To See Down q Well.

The New Hampshire Journal Of Agy;-
culture suggests au excellent plan for ex-
ploring the bottom of wells" Il is not
generally known how easy matter it 10 to
examine the bottom of we'll, cistern, OF
pond Of water by the use of . common
mirror When the sun is shining bright
ly, hold mirror so that the reflected rays
Of light will fall into the water. A bright
spot will be seen at the bottom, so light -
to show the smallest object very plaioly.
BY this means We have examined the bot.
toms of wells fifty feet deep, when half full
or more of water. The smallest straws or
other small objects can be perfectly seen
from the surface. In the same way ono
can examine the bottom Of ponds and
rivers, If the water be somewhat clear, and
not agitaied by winds or rapid motion. If
well or ciste-n be under cover, or shaded
by buildings, 50 that the sunlight viii not
fall near the opening, it is only necessary
to employ two mirrors, using one to reflect
the light to the opening, aud another 10
send il down perpendicularly into the
water Light may be thrown City O. Q
hundred yards to the precise spot desired,
and then reflected dowuward. We have
used the mirror with success to reflect the
light around a field to . shaded spot, and
also to carry il To south window throagh
two rooms, and then into . cistsru usdsr
the north side Of the house. Halfs dessa
reflections Of ligh, may be made, thosgh
each mirror diminishcs the brillianey Of
the light Let any one not familiar with
this method try it, and he will not oaly
find il useful but a pleasan. experiusnt
Ii will perhaps reveal a mass OF sediment
At the bottom ola well that has been Issls
though, Of, but which may have bssa .
fruitful source Of disease, BY iss decay in
the water"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

xnforeement Of the Fifteenth Amend
ment
The full text of the bill passed by both
branches Of Congress, to enforce the right
Of citizens Of the United States to vote,
and other rights and penalties provided by
the recent amendments to the Constitu-
ton, is now published. The bill is very
long, but its provisions in substance are a.
follows:
l. All citizens Of the United States,
Otherwise qualified, are allowed 10 vets- u
al popular elections, without distinction of
race, color, or previous condition of servi.
tude.
2. Persons who, under color Of any State
law or constitution, prevent colored voters
from voting, shall pay the party aggrieved
$500, and be fined not less than $500, Or
Imprisonment, not less than one month nor
more than one year.
Where the laws or constitution of State
require anything to be done before party
can vote, and he has been prevented by
threats or intimidations, he shall be enti.
tied to vote the same as if he had done
what is required. The parties preventing
are punished as 10 the former case.
4. Penalties are provided expressly
against those who hinder one who has the
right to vote under the fifteenth Amend
ment; aud = conspiracy of two or more
persons to violate the provisions Of the act
is severely punished.
S. Jurisdiction in such cases is given to
the District Court of the United States and
full directions for the government Of its
officers in the premises are laid down in
the act.
6. District Attorneys are directed to
proceed by writ of quo varranto, against
persons holding Office contrary to provis.
ions Of the third session of the Fourteenth
Amendment, aud such persons are made
amenable to fine and imprisonment.
7. The right of all persons to make and
enforce contracts, is set forth in strong Ian.
guage, and protected by stringent penal.
ties.
8. Sections 10 and 20 provide against
fraudulent and double voting, aud register
ing at or for any election where member
of Congress is to be chosen. The remain
ing sections Of the measures are for the sc.
curing of fair elections 10 such cases, with
very strong provisions against those at
tempting to violate the act, or who have
succeeded in doing SO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

A good story is told in regard TO an in
terview at Washington, some time since,
between Major Jack Stra.mau, Of San
Francisco, and Hamilton Fish, Secretary
of State, and as we have not seen state
ment concerning the exhibition in print,
We take the liberty Of producing the same ::
Jack vas earnestly engaged in pressing
his claims for Office. He had besieged
Senator Cole to such an extent that his
horn buttons on the back Of his coat had
made two holes 10 the Senator's parlor
sofa At last the irrepressible Major was
referred to Fish, Who, it is we'll ksovs, is
q polished gentleman, possessed Of great
refinement. and 10 rather precise and dig
nifed in his bearing. The Major gaised
an interview With the Secretary, his tall
white hat leaning back at an angle Of forty
Eve degrees, stroking his hug. uoustaehe,
and relieving his broad forehead from per-
spiratioo BY means Of huge red saodker-
chief, bordered With blue Fish addressed
him: "Well. Major, am told you have
been Of great service to our good cause 10
California, daring the last political cam
paign."
The Major, throwing himself back 10 the
graceful position peculiar to himself and
placing both thapbs 10 the aruheles Of his
vest, exclaimed: "Oh, 10, I guess not
it's the man around tie corner in the gro
cery-
Fish, somewhat daunted By the sttitade
struck BY the Major. and dssaiss the
hnsuage rather uabeeouisg fos sss,is-
man to make use Of vho vas 20 applicant
for high Federal pesi,ios, replied: " That
being the ease, Major, I sili have . eoofer-
eeee viah the gesslssas Who eeespies the
grocery, and ssdssvor 70 reward him for
his services Good Dossisg. sir."
Jack took the sext tr,ia for California
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

4 CoLoRTD POSTMASTER The Post
General has eyinccd his aoquics-
cencc in the Fifteenth Amendment, and
his determination to enforce it. provisions.
50 far as he is concerned, BY commencing
first with his own State-Maryland-in
which he has appointed a negro Pos,mas-
ter, in one of the smaller towns. This is
the FIRST instance Of black mans receiv.
ing such an appointment 10 any Of the
States not entering into the rebellion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

A HARD SToRY.-A Philadelphia pa
per says: There is a doctor in the north
western part of this consolidated city who
is especially remarkable for being, as the
women call it, "short and crusty."
A week or two ago he was called to visit
a patient who was laboring under very
severe attack of cheap whisky.
"Well, doctor, I've got the tremendous
dclirium, you know! -
"Trcmcns you fool! Where'd you get
your rum ?"
"All over in spots; broke out promis.
cuously, DOCTOR
"Sc:vcl you right"
"Fathcr died of the same disease it
took him under the short ribs and carried
him off bodily"
"Well, you've got to take something i'm
mciiatcly."
"Yon'rc trump, Doc. Here wife, I'll
take nip of old rye
ILic sun. Nhu DiuVkUCaus MTS. d., II
your husband should get worse before l re-
turn, which will be in an hour, give him
desc of that trunk strap; may be that
will byin- him To sense of his folly"
The doctor sailed out srandly, and with.
in an hour sailed in again, and found his
friend of the tremendous delirum" in q
terrible condition, writhing and struggling
with pain.
His wife. a female Of the kind but ignor-
ant school. came up. and laying her hand
on the doctors arm. said ::
d" Doctor, gave him the strap, as you
directed"
" Dill You thrash him wcl,"
Thrush him ," exclaimed the as
tonishcd w'm1n, mo- pu, the strap into
hash aud male him swallow il -
"Oh. Lord doctor :" roared the victim.
q swallowed the leather, but-but"
" But-what
II swallowed the whole strap, but I'm
dsrned if could 90 tho buckle
The doctor administered Two bread pills
and evaporatcl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

REMEDY FOR EARkCHE.-There IL
scarcely any ache to which children are
subject, so bad to bear as the earache Bu,
there is remedy never known to fail
Take bit of cotton batting. put upon it q
pinch Of black pepper, gather i, up aod tie
it, DIP il in sweet oil. and insert il in the
ear Pat flannel banda-e over the bead
to keep it warm. 1t will give immediate
relief.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

u A scene 10 q picture gallery shows
" . model model" 10 . man, Who serves rs
Q model for IN artist, ard 10 the artists
sbsesce explains the picture to . lsdy
visitor I" From whom did M'Gilp paint
sha, bead ~ From yoan obedieotly.
Madam. / cit for the eds Of oil is oily
men" :" He must end You . very useful
persoa-" "Ys, Msdsn. I order his
frames, stretch his easvssses. wash his
brushes. -, hs palette, and 6z his eolou.
All Ms &C. 70 Do is just to saors 'em On"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

The UPPER ENp.-Some yean ago .
delegation OF prominent Delaware Rspsb-
licans called upon President isssin, ssd
With due sense of their own Po:.ios ssok
occasion to irform him in the coarss cf
the visit that they we're ell ia1ss.sial
eitisens, and among the heavy -" sf
the upper end Of the State. "Ss - IN
belong to the upper end Of ths ees>s"
reflected Mr.. Linceln, With . rsgush
tsinkle 10 his eye; and then, viii Issk
Of earnest solieituie, inqaired--s Il shsrs
no dsngsr Of the State iiltisg vhiis ysa sss
away ?" II one Of these heavy oss" b
asked sos, when about departing lbsa
home, il be Is not afraid the Sssas Win
tilt, be does not seem to The L.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

COUNSEL ron rHE BoYs.-1. Never 20
into the water less than tso hours after eat
ing-it is best to make il three
2. Never 20 into the water when feeling
much exhausted. II viii do no harm to
20 10 vhen you are somewhat warm and
perspiring. If you are not tired.
8. Never 20 into the water when you
feel cold and chilly
4. Never stay 10 long enough 70 make
you feel chilly.
S. Swim and exercise vigorously while
10 the water.
8 Wipe dry before dressing. II the
sun shines, expose the body TO its rays .
short time before dressing
I. As rule, do not 60 in more than
once day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

A5- 4 new minister at New Bedford
took stroll before breakfast on the 6rss
Sunday he was there, and after walking .
dozen blocks was aecosted by shabby hook
ing citizen who had been watching him, With,
" You needn't look any further, there ain /,
q ID saloon open"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

to the brethren of the disaffected church,
to drop line to his farmer regarding the
fixtures Of said estate. Having written a
long and Of course elaborate "essay" to
his brethren, he wound up the days liter
ary cxertions with dispatch to the far
mer, and after rcverie to himself he d.
rects the two documents, aud the next
moment dispatches them-but, by q mis-.
direction, sends each to its wrong destina.
ton.
On Saturday evening full and anxious
synod Of the belligerent churchmen took
place in their tabernacle, and punctually,
as promised, came dispatch from the
Plato of the time and place-Rev. John
Bulkley.
All quiet and respectful attention. The
moderator took up the document and
broke the seal open, and pause ensued,
while dubious amazement seemed to spread
over the features of the worthy president
Of the meeting.
"Well, Brother Temple, how is it
what does Mr.. Bulkley say?" and another
pause followed.
"Will the moderator please proceed ?"
said another voice.
The moderator placed the paper on the
table, took off his spectacles. wiped the
glasses, then his lips-replaced his specs
upon his nose, and, with a very broad
grin, said
Brethren, this appears to me to be q
very singular letter, to say the least of
itv
"Well, read tread it," responded the
wondering hearers.
IL will" The moderator began
"You will see to the repair of the
fences, that they be built up high and
strong, and you will take special care of
the old black bull "
There was general pause; a silent
mystery oversprcad the meeting; the
moderator dropped the paper to "rest,"
and gazed over the top Of his glasses for
several minutes, nobody saying word.
Repair the fences" muttered the mod
orator, at length.
Build them strong and high" echoed
Deacon Potter.
"Take special care Of the old black
bull :" growlcd half the meeting.
Then another pause ensucd, and each
eyed his neighbor in mute mystery.
A tall and venerable man arose from his
seat; clearing his voice with hem he
spoke
Brethren, you seem lost in the brief
and eloquent words Of your learned adviser.
To me nothing could be more appropriate
to our case. 1t is just such a profound
aud applicable reply to us as We should
have hoped and looked for from the learned
and good man, John Bulkley The direc-
ton to repair the fences is to take heed in
the admission aud government Of our mem.
bers; We must guard the church By our
Makers laws, and keep out stray and vi
cious cattle from the fold And, above
oil things, set trustworthy aud visilan,
watch over that old black bull, who is the
devil, and who has already broken into our
enclosures and sought to desolate and lay
waste the grounds Of our church"
The effect Of this interpretation was
electrical. All saw and took the force of
Mr. Bulkley's eogent advice. and unani-
mously resolved to be governed by it !;
hence the old black bull vas put Aors 6u
eon.Iat, and the church preserved 10
union
The efec. prduced on the farmer BY
the communication intended for the
church, history does not record.
IL
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

e The extent Of uusiesl culture in
Germany may Be gssssa frpa Tie fact that
s~o new sneyescpedi.s, devoted especially
10 music. are ssv 10 Tie sesrss efpab6cs-
ties there
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

nas-I In Boston they have introduoed the
custom Of renting houses to the highest
bidder at auction.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

MY" Blanks, bill-heads, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills of fare. posters, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed at reasonable rates.
OrrIcE-Corner of Second and Washington
Streets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13
Advertising Rates.

ZACH hUuItOnaI IhScrtIOn. .......... ...... I UU
Business Cards, per quarter ................ 5 10
Bay A liberal deduction will be made in fa-
ror ofthose who advertise four squares, or up
wards, by the year.
Fay Legal notices vii! be charged to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion.
EeT. Alvertisements sent from distance,
An | transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash
nsY- Announcements of births, marriages
and deaths inserted free of charge.
Bely" Obituary notices, or "poetry' append
ed to marriages or deaths, will be charged one.
half our regular advertising rates. We will
not hereafter dcvatc from this rule.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-13

SALT FoR CABBAGE-A New Jersey
gardener considers sal, necessary to the
development Of cabbage, especially in
places far from the coast He fnds them
more crisp, Of better favor. and to keep
better when sal, is used than without
lie Uses it as follows :-'' A few days after
setting out the plants, and when they
are damp, either after . r,in OF whea the
dew is on. | take small dish Of foe sal,
and walking among the rows, sprinkling a
little pinch Of salt 90 the centre Of each
plao, where the leaves besin to grow. !
repeat the salting, aud when the centre Of
the leave. begin to form the head, apply
salt assio. scattering it over the leaves !;
after this look them over occasionally,
aud If end plants that do 10, head we'll
aud appear diseased, sprinkle the sal.
over freely this will sare oil such plsnts
A quart Of sal, is sui6eisnt for 500 plsnss
in . seasoe, although more can Be- used
ri:h safety"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-02

not allow newspapers to enter the house,
on the plea that they might contain
something tending to immortality, kept
the Sabbath with forty Puritan-power
strictness, and conducted himself ac-
cording to the most approved style OF
Baptist principles. This excessive piety
was indeed his recommendation to old
Mr.. Richards, who is a Baptist deacon OF
the hard-shell stripe He used TO talk
theology to the old gentleman, and
whisper sweet nothings to the young
daughter until both were equally charmed
with his conversation and style.
In appearance he is rather pleasant
than impressive, having large white
forehead, which recedes somewhat,
straight eyebrows, dull eyes, with heavy
eyelids, well-shaped nose, rather sem
sual mouth, and projecting, fabby ears.
He is slightly bald, well-made and coni
verses readily. tLtr
Mrs Teresa Dunn, the mother of wife
No. l, has placed the matter IL the hands
of her lawyer Mr.. NJ NJ. Robinson, of
759 William street. and steps will shortly
be taken to punish him as he deserves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-02

Spain, Italy, and portions Of France,
are now suffering from the improyidence
that devoured their forests, leaving the
future to take care of itself presume
the great empires of antiquity suffered
from the same folly, though to much
greater extent. Theremains Of now ex-
tinct races who formerly peopled and
titled the central valleys of this conti-
nent, and especially the territory of Ari-
zona, probably bear witness to similar
recklessness, which is paralleled by our
fathers and our own determination OF
the magnificent forests Of white pine
which, barely century ago, covered so
large portion of the soil of our North
ern States. Vermont sold white pine
abundantly to England through Canada
within my day; she is now supplying her
own wants from Canada at a cost of not
less than five times the price she sold for
and she will be paying still higher rates
before the close of this century. | en-
treat our farmers not TO preserve every
tree, good, bad or indifferent, that may
happen to be growing on their lands
but, outside oflthe limited districts where
in the primitive forest must still be cut
AWAY in order that land may be obtained
for cultivation, to plant and rear at least
two better trees for every one they may
be impelled to cut down. How this may
in the average, be most judiciously done,
/ will try to indicate in my next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-02
ACnIifornin Desperado.

A few years ago Mr.. Myers, an old San
Franciscojeweler, upon going to his store
one afternoon, found his son, the only
attendant. beaten nearly to death and
nearly $4,000 worth Of jewelry stolen.
The police searched for the villain for
months and finally caught him at Fort
Prescott. Arizona, where he had just ar
rived from Mexico. He was tall, raw
boned individual named John Kelly.
He was native of Indiana, aged about
thirty years. He had gone to California
with the notorious l4th regiment
of United States infantry, and said
he had deserted after the regiment had
reached San Francisco. While at Fort
Prescott. which is situated on a rocky
precipice fifty feet above stream, be
broke from his guard house one night,
dashed past the sentinel and leaped bold
" over the cliff, escaping without injury.
He was next heard of at the Santa Rita
mine in Arizona, where he worked at
blacksmithing and tried to stab the sup
erintendent ofthe mine. . Mr.. Grosvenor.
Before leaving he took one Of the en-
ployes of the mines to his room, where he
opened his trunk and exhibited to him
eighteen pairs of human ears, which he
said he had cut from the heads of eighteen
persons that he had killed since he had
deserted from the army, and that he had
sworn to increase the number TO twenty
FIVE before he would stop From there
he went to Tubac, Mexico. where he killed
a man with whom he had quarrel, aud
as the sympathies Of the Inhabitants
we're with the murdered man, Kelly found
Unnecessary TO leave that part Of the coun-
tryto escape lynchlaw. From that place
be went 70 chihuahua, near which city
he murdered his travelling companion for
his money. Several months ago he bfu-
tally murdered a family of four persons
near El Paso del Norte, for the sake ofa
fewdolIars. Kelly. who had acquired the
name of the " Arizona Rufian. was then
arrested By some of the inhabitants Of
The city named. whowreaked their venge-
auce on him. They carried him into Q
wood some distance from the city, where
they tied oas end ofs rope to tie iimb Of
tree. aud to the other end fastened
Kelly By the heels. 80 that his head hung
within a few feet Of the ground. They
then built slow Gre under him, and 81,
loved him 70 remain suspended until
desth put an end 70 bis existence.