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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01

~ A young hdy n WissoaG1n vss
standing On tbs vsrandAh, Nifh ~ 1oses's
arm arOusd her, enjoying . tAnsaae sAssn,
in perfect safety. when. IT, ypsae Hpa
left her for momcnk and sAs vas eeQpk
by lightning. The yoaag - = s6lsulea
for leaving her unprotected. 0fnsG -
occurrence It 10 amasisg 10 - ths 0is6
rush TO the protsction II their hvs<its
Lightning rods
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01
Fashion Gossip.

Black grenadine always takes the place
of black silk in summer.
In thin dress goods the Chambray
gauzes and organdies. take the lead.
White dresses, lawn, pique and nun.
sock are all very fashionable this summer
The pretticst and most elegant street
bonnets are either made of black lace, OF
of white chip, trimmed with black lace.
Tourists parasols, similar to the English
walking, stick umbrella, but lighter and
more easily handled, are among the last
novelties.
English turban hats are very popular
for street costume. They have large high
crowns without any taper to them, and are
fiat on top. The rims are turned up all
around.
A new color of gloves for evening wear
-" strawberries and cream"-has been
brought out. Putty color and London
smoke color are very fashionable for gloves
intended for street wear.
Loutiel gloves arc worn for half dress
street costume, or for a seaside walk or a
country ramble. They are cheap, but
very durable. The "Despies" continues
to be the most fashionable glove for full
dress.
The following paragraph, which has
been going the rounds, although perhaps
somewhat too harsh," not inaptly sati-
rizes prevailing female foible: "No
young lady can only make profession of
faith in her Savior unless she has polo.
naise white liuen suit and a white chip
hat trimmed with bells. A stiff
bique suit will not do it is stoo harsh ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01

II The smoked Radicals of Whining
ton, N, c., say they "bc dogoned if dey
vote for any mo carpet ba:itters, unless
dey 81: some Of &c Offices dar own sefs."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01

SECRETS OF MAsoNRY.--Old Zach
Wheeler was quite character in his time,
being clever, easy going, confding man,
who managed to let everybody cheat him
out Of his inherited estates. just as his
last farm was about to slip out of his hands
he succeeded in raising the money to lift
the mortgage. Aaron Remer, prominent
Mason, accompanied him to town. As
they we're riding along on horse back, Zach
says to Aaron, in confiding tone:
Now, Aaron, We are here, all alone.
and l want You to tell me the secrets of
Masonry"
"I can't, Zach, they would kill me-"
Why, no they won't; they'll never
find it out"
eyes they will; you'll speak of it."
"No, swear won't"
"Well, if you'll ride close alongside of
me, and put your hand on my thigh, aud
take the oath III administer, III tell you
the secrets of Masonry"
Zach was not slow to comply, and q
most powerful "ironclad oath was ad-
ministered aud taken.
snow for the secrets" exclaimed the
inpatient and unsuspecting victim.
"Well," said Aaron, with mock solem-
nifty and secresy, Sin tho first place, We
Masons combine together to cheat every
body as much as We can. This is the first
grand secret. The second is like unto it.
When We cant find anybody else to cheat,
we cheat each other, but as little as we
can"
well, exclaimed Zach, with evident
surprise, II swear I'll join. I wish had
done it twenty years ago-I might have
been rich man afore now"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01

business Caros, per quarter .'............." w
D~ A liberal deduction will be made in fs-
vor ofthose who advertise four squares, or up
wards, by the year.
ma Legal notices will be charge2 to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion.
n1> Advertisements sent from a distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash.
nSP Announcements Of births, marriages
and deaths inscrtedfr of charge.
Bay Obituary notices, or "poetry" append
ed to marriages or deaths, will be charged one
half our regular advertising rates. We will
not hereafter devate from this rule.
MY" Blanks, bill-heads, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills of fare, posters, programmes,
pamphlets, etc, printed at reasonable rates.
OyrIcE-Corner of Second and Washington
Streets.
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A BUsTLE UNBgcoMINa 70 THE PREs-
IDENr. AN exchange says /" Mrs. Victoria
@. Woodruff has been visiting aA; the
principal cities of the North, and making
a great hustle among the newspapers, in
preparation for her elevation to the Presi-
deucy in 1872 We have constantly sup
ported the claims Of Mrs Woodruff for
that high position, and to certain .extept
We have been in her confidence; but We
are grieved to say that she never informed
US Of her intention to decorate herself with
one Of those things when she began nor
duties at the White House. And why,
indeed, should she consider such an article
necessary for a PRESIDENT? Washington
never wore great hustle, made of news.
papers; nor did John Adams, nor james
Buchanan, nor Andrew johnson, NOR any
of them Mr.. Buchanan, indeed, ia his
inaugural address distinctly repudiated
the suggestion that it was Incumbent upon
the President to wear such an article, and
we need hardly tell the student of history
that his position was precisely similar to
that taken by Washington in that immortal
paragraph upon bustles contained in his
farewell address. We ask Mrs. Woodruff,
then, to abandon her design. It is uncop-
stitutional, it is incendiary, tits revolu-
tionary, it is suicidal. She must either
retract from her position upon the subject,
or suffer defeat for we will withdaw eur
support if she persists in her wicked lpep-
jeot. Let her undertake to base her claims
upon this peculiarity, and 10 less than .
week we shall have George Francis Train,
and oil other idiots who arc running for
the White House, prancing arould the
country with exactly the same kind Of
things ou."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-01
Heroism and Cruelty.

A most touching instance of hesoism,
and one of the most atrocious, aets Of
cruelty, the truth Of which il vouchsd for
by the most respectable authority, occurred
during the Columbian struggle for inde:
pendence. - y, EfEi.
The Spanish General NIorillo, the, most
blood-thirsty and treacherous tool Of the
Spanish King, was created Count Of Garth
aginia and Marquis de la Peoria, for SER
vices which rather entitled him TO be-
butcher or hangman. While Stated in
his tent one day, he saw young boy be-
fore him drowned in tears The1 chief
demanded Of him for what purpose hsswas
there. .5- 40 ,a
The child replied that he had oouv4o
beg the life ofhis father, then psbslsr
in Morrille's camp. -.--.---.'
"What can you do to save your father ?"
asked the General.
~ can do but little; but what r can
shall be done" a-e F ..a .se7a7,naN
Morrillo seized the little fellows ear,
and said: @,
"Would you suffer your ear to be taken
off to procure your fathers life ?" nsd
81 certainly would, " was the undaunted
reply. l.t.s5f. aisar M; .tnirsd
n soldier was accordingly called, and
ordered to cut off the ear with q single
stroke of the knife. = 'i'aH' i'i gHt
The boy wept, but did not resist while
the barbarous order was executed 5o-aa7T
Would loose your other ear, rather
than fail in your purpose2" was the next
question. -...
~ have suffered much, but for my fa.
ther can suffer STILL" was the answer Of
the boy. fas 45a I'd. A94a
The other ear was taken off piecemeal,
without fiuching on the part Of the noble
boy. o"@
"Aud now CO." said Morillo, untouched
by his sublime courage; "the father Of
such son must die" i..t.g..eg o,-,s
In the presence Of his agonized and
vainly suffering son, the patriot father was
executed. Never did life picture ex-
hibit such truthful lights and shades In
national character, such deep treacheross
villany, suCh lofty, enthusiastic heroisn!
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

Ing to carrr oat the plan OF organization
which has been adopted by the State Central
Committee and that in case Of vacancy the
committee shall have the right to ill the
same.
9th, That we are in favor of an economical
administration of the State government the
abolition of unnecessary offices, the reduction
of the salaries of aH--opposcd to all schemes
of public plunder, of every description by
which the people, are impoverished by OPP
pressive, and sxhorbitant taxation; and we
call upon the citizens of the State, of every
color. name and party, to unite with us IN an
honest effort to expel from power the present
reckless and dishonest officers, who wish only
to ruin.
10th, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Fort Smith Herald, the
Van Buren, Press, the Arkansas Gazette, and
all other Democratic papers be requested to
publish the same,
A substitute to the resolutions as re-
ported by the committee was offered, but
on motion was laid on the table.
Pending the action on the resolutions
by the meeting, Col. b. L. Duval and
Gen. Cabell respectively addressed the
meeting. On motion the resolutions
were read and acted on by sections-the
resolutions as read and reported by the
committee were adopted.
Pursuant to the Sth resolution the
meeting proceeded to elect an Executive
Committee of three. The result of the
election was VIM NJ Fishback, 7. T
Devany and James Brzzolara, as sucl
committee
The following resolutions were unani
mously adopted:
That the sincere thanks Of the meeting b.
rendered to Maj. }. Ii. Sparks, for the abb
and efficient discharge of the onerous dutie
| imposed upon him, as well as to the Secreta
ry, and Col. Fishback for the use of the Hall
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JAS. BRIzzoLARA, Sec'y.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
annual Conference of the Methodist E.
Church South

Tho Arkansas Conference will convene in
A.. city of Van Burcn, on the 18th October
u,.bop McTYEIRE will preside We look for
.rJ TO this occasion with deep solicltude and
,,0d anticipations. All itinerant ministers
I'D many distinguished laymen within the
,ann,,,d. an of this Conference are eX pected to be
's.sent on this occasion; making total oi
p,.,v members. These men of God come M
s.om their respective fields of labor to preach
nray and sing; to inspect the various inter
pps,; of the Church; to inaugerate such plans
%r the advancement of the cause of Christ
:. the peculiar condition of the church and
country may demand; and to be appointed to
Selds Of labor for the coming year,
These annual convocations are not
only a great blessing TO the church at large
Sut generally leave a hallowed and pernla-
nent influence upon the communities in
which they are held.
We appeal to Methodists. and friends oi
Nethodsm, both in town and country. to as
,ist in maintaining the Conference. The
ministers and laymen can be provided for In
town, but we shall have to depend largely
upon our country friends, living near town
10 take care of their horses. IL any are will
ing to assist in this respect. the fact can be
made known to either myself or Rev. Gideon
H. Warren. the circuit preacher.
The Conference sessions will be held in the
u. 5. Court Room. and daily preaching during
the week at the Methodist Church. All arr
invited to attend.
SIDNEY II. BABcocK.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

PERsoNAL-Col. ii. i. Mcconnell. who so
ably conducted the columns of the Rcpubli-
can up to Il short time back. has retired from
that paper and returned to the practice of his
profession. the law. As a writer, Col. Nc
ConneI is easy, graceful and high-toned,
However much one may differ with him, he
will always find in the colonel gentlemanly
opponent. We cannot but congratulate him
on his release from the editorial treadmill and
wish him success at the bar of our city and
State
We find in the Gazette of the 10Th, the above
notice of the withdrawal of our young friend
Mcconnell from the Editorial department OF
the Little Rock Republican. The many friend'
Of the colonel In the West, will be pleased to
hear of his success. ...
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
Don't Look Like It |!

Not much, that A. II. CARSON is agoing to
to fly the track. lie has just added to bis
Livery Stable one-horsc Basket Phcaton,
two single horse top Buggics, one splendid
Match and Single Horses.
Carson proposes to stay" and is dctermn-
ed to keep up with the times and continue to
make his the popular Stables Of the town.
Come and see u.s. 1w.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
Post Office News Room

We are glad to know that our enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
News Room, at the Post Office, where
the ST. Louis Dailics and Wceklies and
all the Pictorials and Monthlies can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it a paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip.
tons received for all papers and furnish
ed at short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

A good deacon once said to the wife
Of o clergyman, whose salary was small,
mat II was a good thing for minister's to
nave limited means-it tender to increase
Their faith. and to make them more spirit
ual To which it was replied that, if il
was good thing for ministers, mhy MOI
a"o for ihe dcacoas and the other mem
otrs Of The churchp
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
Valuable Building Lots.

S II. LYON, offers for sale a valuable
track Of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at bargain
For further information apply to q
Wilcox. If.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

tB- Our neighbOrs over the river, ii we
may be allowed to speak. are coming on a
pace. The Town Fathers have made Mayor
BROOKS. the Agent Of the town, to license
house of prostitution, within the town limits
under such restrictions as in his discretion
may best conduce to the peace and order OF
the neighborhood, in which 1t may be locat-
ed" How is that for city style?
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
RIVER NEWS.

tf- Capt. John II. Williams ofthe Import
Tawill Til have his new boat Inc Exporter, ready
on w' iannching, carly in October; and Will up,
On On the first water enter tho Now Orleans and
'Crt Smith trade.
Williams Il Bird are we'll known as success.
Herald.
ihe Exporter was launched nearly month
'nce' and will be ready to lsavc the hands o
'ne "orAmcn abont the lst OF October.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

GEN. II. Il. LEE.-We have half dozen
large beautiful pictures Of this distinguished
patriot sent to us for sale. 1t is pronounced
to be the best likeness Of Gen. Lee ever is
sued In order to dispose of them at once
we are authorized 70 sell them at reduced
price. Those in want should apply soon.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

Two men at Maysville, Ky, arc build
ing covered boat for the purpose OF mov-
ing their fan.ili s to Arkansas They find
this method cheaper than paying they regu'
lar fair on steam oats and railroads, When
they reach their destination they expect to
sell the boa, for fully as much A. it cost.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

~ Col NJ. LARUE HARRISON, U. S. Specia
Mail Agent, dropped in on us Thursday. The
Colonel is looking after delinquent mail mat
ters, and being thoroughly versed In this
subject, knows just where to strike to advant-
age. His district comprises to much terrific.
ry for one man to attend to, although he IL
energetic and pushing.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

tF Our exchanges are noticing the new
democratic paper, the Times, at Helena. We
received well executed Prospectus some
time since, and gave notice. but that Is all
We would like to have on our table every pa
per in the State, but more especially our dem
ocrstic ones. Send us the Times.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

NEvgL WELL.--An old stager was com
PEELED by his worthy spouse to "join tho
cold water army" which he did promising
never to touch drop Of any thing elso
except in sickness. He has never been
well since.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

tE- We are again indebted to Mr.. Ancn
MEADOWS, for a beautiful specimen Of the
Shannon Pippin, They are far superior in sizc
and quality. to any that we have seen this
year. If any of our readers think they can
do better, we should like to see them.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
MelOdcOn For Sale.

A No. / Melodcn Is offered for sale at a
BARGAIS. 1t is a superior instrument and in
good condition. and only sold to give place
for Organ. Apply to Rev. j. c. KENNEDY.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

IL The Democracy Of Sebastian. had a
good meeting on Saturday. at Fort Smith
The proceedings will be found in another
column and speak well, for themselves.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

II Mr. A. NJ. CALLAHAN, d. DICKSON and
N.F. CORNELIUS, left yesterday for ST. Louis
70 attend the Fair. Mr.. Callahan took sam
pies OF cotton for exhibition.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

tg Col. f. W. ScHAURrIE, skipped into
town and out, on Thursday. He returns to
St. Louis direct
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

- Throw a boquet and earl Of
thanks to sereuadcrs. when you CAM invite
them in, II you haven't a card throw q
water. pitcher, or o boot jack.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

1t is highly proper to speak Of Prcsi
dent Grant as the "prescnt' incumbent.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
SOUTH CAROLINA,

CHARLESTON. Sept Is.
A. J. Rinser, the colored Lieutenant
Governor Of South Carolina, and chair
man of the Republican State Executive
committee, has published letter in the
News, strongly opposing the proposed
declaration of martial law He thinks
the civil power amply sufficient to repress
the existing disorders and that martial
law, as n remedy, would be worse than
the disease
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
SAN FRAScIsco, Sept. l6.
A RADICAL DEFEATED.

Mr. McGlenn, Republican candidate
for State harbor commissioner, is defeat
ed by small majority by Reniiel, Demo
crat The Republicans elect all other
State officers
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican,
WAsuNGroN, Sept. II.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL.
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH
The National Democratic committee
received dispatch to-day from Santa
Fe, stating that the Democratic delegate
to congress from New Mexico had been
elected 10y twenty-five hundred majority
and that both houses of the Legislature
were largely Democratic.
CALIFORNIA.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

DECHERD BROS,
vHoLssALs AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
Successor, to Waite C LyHs,)
Ii Ii'e piete stock e Of ' ~
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, Dyes, &C.,
OF the "Old and Reliable" firm Of
WHITE Il LYTLE,
will continue the same business as heretofore
WHOLESALE d RETAIL.
We will at all times keep complete Stock
ON hand. Call and see us We will not only
be glad to see you, but will walt on you with
pleasure. and do you right in every instance.
TRY US.
DIR, JNO. II. DECHERD, will give his
personal attention In putting up ana Com
pounding Prescriptions. The sick VIII DO
well to make note OF this.
eB- Call and see us at the
"Old Reliable House,"
of DECHERD BROS,
at WHITE & LYrLE's Old stand.
Van Buren,, Oct 1870 II
NOTICE.
WE have disposed of our large and well Sc
w lected stock OF DRUGS, MEDICINES. &c I,
to Messrs. Decherd Bros, who will continue
the business at our Old Stand And in retir-
ing from business we have to return our
thanks to our friends and the public for the
very liberal patronage extended to us, and
take pleasure in recommending our suecess-
ors As every way worthy of the continuation
of the same to them.
We have also severed our conncxion in
business.
I.C. WHITE.
JOHN T. LITLE.
Van Buren, Ark, Oct. 2ith, 1870.
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

LUCK AND LABoR.-Last week sw'
boys left their country homes. to seek thei
fortunes in the city.
"I shall sec what luck will do for me,
said one.
Il shall see whatlabor can do for me,
cried the other.
Which is the better to depend upon
luck or labor? Let MS see,
Luck is always waiting for something
to turn up.
Labor will turn up something.
Luck is abed wishing.
Labor jumps up at six o'clock, and will
busy pen or ringing hammer lays the foundf
ton of q competence,
Luck whines.
Labor whistles.
Luck relies on chances.
Labor on character.
Luck slides down to Incidence.
Labor strides upward to independence
Which is likely to do most for you
boys?
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26

On one Of the terribly hot days, little
bow of three years and half, who was per-
.riring very freely, ran in to his mother,
saving: 80 mamma, is leaking all over
The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
NEBR ASKA.
OMAHA, Sept. 10.
THE NEBRASKA CONSTITUTION.

THE NEBRASKA CONSTITUTION.
On the vote for the adoption Of the
new constitution for the State of Nebras.
ka, twenty six prominent points in the
State have been heard from and show q
majority Of 1879 against its adoption.
The independent propositions submit
ted /: First, for making bank stockhold-
ers liable for three times the amount of
stock second, for giving the countle the
right of prohibiting or licensing the sale
of spirtuous liquors third, tor proh.b-
iting county or municipal aid to rail-
roads fourth, for compulsory education,
and fifth, for female suffrage were all vo-
ted down by overwhelming majorities ;
female suffrage faring worst of all. 1t is
not expected that further returns will
materially change this result.
The Shasta courier., 1871-07-08

COLLECTION OF FOREIGN MINING
TAX.-A party of Modoc ludlans, made a
raid on u Chinese cabin at the upper eud
of bird street i'll this place about l.
o'clock last Friday evening, and demanded
81 II head miuers licenses, As they were
native Americans, who claimed the privi-
lege of permitting them to work on Amerl-
can soil. The Cinnamon refused to comply
with the demand, whercupon the Modots
commenced pulling the house down. The
Chinamen set up terrible yelling, which
aroused the nei ghbCrs, who came to the
rescue, but not until the Indians had torn
good deal Of the chimney and portion
OF the house Both political parties should
attend to this matter, and put stop to an ,
infringement upon the .'New Departure
10y the aborigines of this section. Where
is Gov Gen. Haight and the mil tia
They are wanted immediate y in Siskiyou
Send Gen. Col Oh up here to chastise these
untutored savag,s. lie was made Brig
Gen. of militia to f. ght them Is years ago
and could gain an opportunity for promo
tion now. If the Gov. does send him, we
hope it will be understood that he takes
the field in person this time, and calls on
Federal troops also 70 assist him, as IA Con.
gressonal law has been violated in the at
tempt to collect an unconstitutional tax
If such things continue, the Ku Klux law
will be required in this State.-Yrcka
Jor rnal