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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

@ A Pennsylvania seven-year-oM
was reproved lately for playing out Of
doors with boys; she was'too big for
that now. But with all imaginable in
nocence she replied: "Why, grandma.
the bigger we grow the better We like
'em." Grandma took time to think.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

BRICKS TWENTY CENTURIES OLD.-A
correspondent of the Cleveland Leader,
writing from Persia, says:
Coming from Bagdad, which, in a
direct line, is forty-four miles distant,
three immense mounds appear in sue
session, which have the appearance of
natural hills. But close examination
shows that they are composed of bricks,
and are the remains of large buildings.
These are on the east side of the Eu-
pirates, and the largest is about one
hundred and fifty feet in height. They
are supposed to be an ancient citadel
that defended this part of the town,
the Royal Palace and Temple. How
immense must the original buildings
have been when it is considered that
these mounds have been the store-houses
from which, for twenty centuries, bricks
OF the finest description have been taken
to build the great cities of Csesiphon,
Selucia: and Bagdad! Fragments OF
alabaster vessels and images, fine earth
enware, marble, and great quantities of
enameled tiles, the coloring and glazing
of which are surprisingly fresh, can be
found in these mounds. On the face
of every brick is stamped, in cuneiform,
the name aud title of Nebuchadnezzar.
They are all laid face downward, and
the cement in which they are imbedded,
is so hard that they can only be de-
tached with greatest difficulty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

q A lady once put conundrum to
her rheumatic old nurse, asking her
Why are you like church window,
Sallie ?" and gave the answer, F" Be-
cause you are SO full of pains" Where
upon the old woman pityinsly replied,
oh, dear, somebody's been foolin'
ye, honey. Denis anudder sort O
panes. Dey's been foolin' ye, chile"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

nD- Too much oil at Central Point,
Pennsylvania, where new we'll COM
menced running five hundred barrels
daily, bursted $4,000 barrel tank,
flooded the town, and all the people
fed for fear of general conAagption.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

SEA handsome lady entered dry
goods house and inquired for a " bow"
The polite clerk threw himself back,
and remarked that he was at her service.
eyes, but I want buff, not a green
one" was the reply. The young man
went on measuring goods Immediately.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

aar Scene, court room. Seedy in
dividual arraigned for theft. Question
by the Judge -" Did you steal the COM
plainant's coat?" "I decline to crafty
the morbid curiosity of the public BY
answering that interrogatory."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

e. New French watches for children
are so small that they can be put on
the nail of ones thumb. They are en-
ameled and keep perfect time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

ea%Write your name in kindness, love
ana mercy, on the hearts of those you
come IN contact with, and you will
never be forgotten.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

CURE FOR BuRNs.-A pretty strong
solution OF ammonia in water is an ex-
cellent remedy for burns in cases where
the skin is not destroyed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

* Prayer was not invented it was
born with the first sigh, the first Joy, the
first sorrow of the human heart.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

The ToAD AND rry TONGUE. The mode
in which toad takes its prey is very
curious. The beautiful eve of the toad
is as quick as it is bright, and If within
the range of its vision an insect Or a
grub should happen to move, the toad
is sure to see it, and nearly certain to
catch it. To make sure Of his prey he
holds his head as high as possible,
crawling slowly toward it, When al
most within reach, gazing intently at
the insect, his mouth is gradually
brought nearer. Something pink then
flashes from its mouth, and the insect
vanishes as if by magic. The pink flash
is the tongue of the toad, which Is fixed
close to the front of the lower jaw, and
is long and tapering, the tip pointing
down the throat when it is at rest.
When used for catching prey, it is
thrown out, and the tip, which is cov-
cred with glutinous secretion, adheres
to the insect, and conveys it down the
toad's throat before it has had time to
make an effort to escape. Sometimes
when a large beetle is swallowed it does
struggle, but too late, and its useless
efforts may be seen through the thin
and ribless sides of its captor; the toad
sitting the while in perfect posture, not
in the least affected by the scratchings
that are going on in his interior. In
deed, the stomach seems to be as de-
void Of feeling as if it were of iron.
The toad is equally Indifferent to the
stings of wasps, bees, and insects simi-
larly armed with venomous weapons,
and will eat them with marvellous appe-
tite, as if the sting acted as sort of
gentle aid to digestion, like Cayenne
pepper with cucumbers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-11-28

New READING. a dog a bad
name, and he'll learn to answer to it as
well rs to any other.
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@ How many troubles might man
kind be spared if they would only stop
to hear each others explanations.
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sE Do not consider debt only n
inconvenience: you will find it : calam-
.tc EEt9M s }t&35z NESsk
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@ Be firm in the right.
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THE LADY CLERKS AT WASHINGTON

The pretty lady clerks in Uncle SAM =
great greenback shop, at Washington,
are envied bellies and beauties to the
hosts of foggish correspondents, who
delight in mentioning that the Treasury
abounds in pretty, intellectual, refined
and accomplished ladies " in reduced
circumstances" and of "the best fami-
lies"
In the Commissioners of Customs Of
flee Miss Winters is very popular, and
exceedingly pretty. Mrs. Shannon, oi
the Controllers office, formerly a great
Richmond belle, and Mrs. Lennon, d
widow, of the Internal Revenue Bureau
are considered two of the most beauti-
full ladies in Washington. In the Treas
urer's Office Miss May Morrison and
Mrs. Forsyth, ayoung widow, share
the honors. In the Secretary's office
Miss Blanche Whipple, of New York, is
the favorite, and is the most beautiful
penman in the Department. In the
Supervising Architects s Office Miss Wad-
leigh seems the pet. In the Fifth An.
ditor's Office, Miss Helen Mackall is the
BELLE
This may be all very we'll, perhaps,
and the youthful correspondent may re-
ceive a sweet smile from each for his
gallant compliments. But there is
another place, though more truthful is
less poetic. AS you pass the tables oi
the ladies in the Treasury building you
are moving among better materials fol
romances than exist in the teemine
brains of Hugo or Turgeneiff. Yor
see that woman to your left. Her fa
ther was once at the head of two rail
roads. The 81 panic laid him out
She married Baden baron and he lef
her in year or two for some Dutcf
fame.
You meet hundreds of women eacl
morning on the puddled streets, strug
Cling against the rain and wind! Be
draggled skirts are 6accid around figure.
as shapely rs any of those which ar.
lingering cozily in pleasant homes
Comely faces look out from the wei
folds of waterproof" hoods. Rict
tresses are tossed in the damp air
Hundreds of these women daily pass
you, thousands of them are on the walks
and in the reeking street cars. Sun
shine and storm, Summer and Winter
are alike to them. Moving istlessly tt
to their work in the morning, saunter
ing wearily back in the afternoon, thei1
days are life of toll, unbroken by
aught save an aimless, sleepy Sunday
A great majority of them have known
of better days. Every large city knows
them we'll. But it is only in Washing.
ton that they have become q great, dis.
tinct class. Here they are neither the
sodden factory girls of Lowell, nor the
sprightly animals of the Paris glove and
flower shops. Who shall say they are
too we'll paid?
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s@A tea never indulged in by gossips
Charity.
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Waslington Standara.
Is ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING ny
JOHN MILLER MURPHY,
eoiToR AND PROPRIETOR.

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
ALMOST A MIRACLE
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- NEW ORLEANS Sept. 80, 1873.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

only about twenty miles from San
Fernandez good road directly to the
mines. The richness and extent of
these mines have long been known;
but until recently it was believed that
there was no water in reach. The
company that has taken hold of these
mines has discovered that never
failing stream of water can be
brought on the mines by a ditch,
not to exceed six miles long. The
company has made arrangements to
go directly to work, and will start a
force of men out with tools, etc,
within three days. That they mean
business is evidenced by the fact that
they have already deposited funds in
the hands of the Treasurer to meet
their bills. We know there is some
thing good insight, when company
goes to work on cash basis. From
all accounts, there is any quantity Of
gold there and with water, hundreds
and thousands of dollars will be
washed out. Col. r. NJ. WILLIAMS,
one of our most substantial citizens,
is President of this company. His
energy and wealth guarantee success.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
The Tobacco Crop.

There is. probably no question of
greater Importance to the agricultural
and general interest and welfare of
Southern California, and of Los An
geles county in particular, than the
culture and curing of tobacco. What
has been accomplished elsewhere can
be surpassed here. 1t is impossible to
estimate the effect of this great enter
prise on all branches of trade. To say
nothing of the enhancement of the
value of land capable Of producing
superior quality of an article in such
universal demand. Like tea, coffee or
sugar, tobacco commands all over the
world such price as admits of
transportation to the most remote
quarters, and no market has ever been
overstocked with the fragrant weed.
We are informed by DR.. HOWARD that
he will begin to cut and gather two
varieties of tobacco about the middle
of the present week. 1t will repay
anyone to visit the race-track and see
a truly magnificent sight. About
sixty acres of vigorous, healthy, to-
bacco plants in every stage of growth,
from those planted last week to the
full grown, matured plant. The
ground leaves of two varieties have
been gathered. We have seen a SAM
pie of these already cured that is of
very fine quality, and places the sue
cess of this important enterprise be-
yond doubt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
FOR EICN.
Interesting French News.


PARIS July l9.-The crisis at Yer
sailles continues. General de Cissey
will probably be appointed Minister
of the Interior, ad interim.
The Duke De Broglie has failed to
form Cabinet, because the Legiti-
mists are determined in their oppOsi-
ton to prolongation of McMahon's
powers.
Chevalier Nigra, italian Minister to
France, was at fete given in Avig-
non in honor of Petrarch, and in
q speech declared that Italy would be
eternally grateful to France, and he
rejoiced in being able to give the as
surance of cordial friendship between
the two countries.
Spanish News.
MADRID, July 10. DEGREES have
been issued declaring all Spain in a
state of siege, sequestrating the prop
erty of Carlists, whose estates will be
held liable to heavy penalties to the
relatives Of Republicans slain, and
also creating special reserve of 125, 200
men.
The Government has announced
strict orders prohibiting the shooting
of prisoners.
The Epocd denies that eX-Queen Isa
bella intends to revoke her act of alb
dication.
Explosion In II COliiery.
LONDON, July 20.-In a colliery ex-
plosion at Wighan fifteen persons
were killed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
Latest kilograms.
Who SUSTAIN The CUBAN WAR
important Cabinet Meeting.
Fatal Boiler Explosion.
EASTERN.
Mysterious Murder

Mysterious Murder.
BosToN, July l9.-The body of Katy
Curran, found yesterday is mutilated
with knife in much the same man
ner as that of the boy killed, for whose
murder Pomeroy is held.
Destructive Fires.
Cushing's packing and slaughter
$4,000.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (Me.), July
19.-The Boston and Maine House
was burned tonight; loss, $4,000.
Fatal Roller Explosion.
MADISON, July 20.-Three boilers in
Johnson & Sons starch manufactory
exploded this morning, demolishing
the boiler room and part of the main
building. The engineer, fireman, as
sistant fireman and a ferryman were fa-
tally scalded.
A Cabinet Meeting.
CHICAGO, July 20.-A Washington
special says Cabinet meeting of ex-
traordinary importance will be held
Tuefday. The subjects to be discussed
will be the Indian war, the Russian
mission, and the complications of the
Secretary of the Treasury and General
Spinner.
The Washington National Monu-
ument Society are moving. They pro-
pose to raise 100000 and complete the
work at the earliest possible date.
Who Sustains the Cuban War.
WASHINGTON, July 20.-A gentle
man from Cuba states that he believes
the war will soon be concluded on that
island, owing to the demoralized state
of the finances. The people of the
United States have contributed largely
to the support of the Spanish rule in
this way: American sugar dealer in
New York and Philadelphia have ad-
vanced large sums to sugar-planters
with liens on their slaves as security,
and are therefore the real shareholders;
hence they are doing their utmost to
crush out the Cuban rebellion, the
success of which insures emancipation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

A flock of two thousand sheep are
being herded on the banks of the river
between Truckee and the mouth of
Prosser creek.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

Mr.. SPANGLER, the oil-well borer,
at San Fernando, writes to the Direc-
tors who reside in this city that he is
sinking at the rate of ten feet per day,
and that the indications are very fa-
vorable-could not be better. We are
glad to hear this, and we can conf
IDENTIFY believe that thirty days more
will develop the richest treasure in
Southern California. The best judges
among old experienced oil men from
Pennsylvania think the reservoir of
oil will be struck, at the place SPANG-
LER is now boring, in six hundred
feet from the surface.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

HOWEVER learned in the art Of
manufacturing sensation scandal may
be the San Francisco Chronicle, it
certainly does nothing in the way of
establishing reputation for political
knowledge, when it asserts that the
majority of the Republican party is
and always has been in favor of free
trade. The maj ority of the Republi-
can party has ruled the nation for the
past ten years, and if it is in favor of
free trade, why has it always main
tanned high protective tariff system.
"Pig Iron" KELLY of Pennsylvania,
the "Calico" SPRAGUE of Rhode
Island, and dozens OF other leading
Republicans are free traders, of course!
Thousands of the Republican rank and
file are free traders-not so the leaders.
They find it pays them better to "pro-
tect' certain interests.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
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SAN FRANCISCO.

California wo0ls in the East-Demand
for Wheat.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20.-The Cdlps
New York commercial letter says that
California wool has taken back seat,
and that prices are weak. Australian
is the most active, and attains full
prices. In the Boston market, Califor-
MIA wool meets with fair demand at
from 45 to 40 cents.
The export demand for wheat was
light, and business generally was
slack.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

The counties that will only produce
the wheat required for home consump-
ton are not named, and we take it
that the above figures are intended to
represent the total yield Of the great
wheat counties. But of the 100000
centals the figures foot up, at least
100000 centals will be exported.
The Secretary of the State Agricultu-
raj Society has estimated that we
shall export 100000 centals this
year. This will be at least 100000
centals in excess Of last years export.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
10, 1000 PEOPLE KILLED.

FIR nm smoking bad cigars. The only way
{ p vent such another calamity Is to buy
G. d mith's cigars, they are the best the mar
ket produces and will hurt no one.
l. GOLDSMITH,
Main ST., adjoining w. +. & Co.'s Express.
lifts
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
A New Placer Mining Company.

The Castac Water Ditch and Placer
Mining Company was organized to-
day. These placer mines are on the
north side of Santa Clara Valley, near
the Telegraph stage road, running
from San Fernando to Bakersfield, and
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

at the Sacramento depot, Friday, a
lady with a child, on her way from
Hollister to Colusa, was swindled out
of So so by tall man, rather good
looking, wearing light clothes and a
black hat. She was unacquainted
with railroad ways and did not know
where or how to get her ticket. The
chap obligingly offered to get it for
her, and got the above amount of
money for that purpose. He sloped,
and has not been caught.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

All Lon and Joseph Ahyet, the two
Cinnamon who are charged with using
cobalt to poison the harvesters on the
ranch of Q. e. Green, on last Friday,
were examined before Justice Drum
mond, at Davisville, and held to APP
pear before the Grand Jury in bonds
of $500 each, failing in which they
are now in the County Jail. The sew
enteen men who were poisoned have
recovered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21
For Export.

Both farmers and wheat buyers are
indulging in estimates of the quantity
of wheat our State will have for eX-
port this year. The following is the
estimate of some one who appears to
have a rather clear head on that sub
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

N.
SECOND DISPATCH.
vasquez to be Tried in San Benito-
Mining Assessment-ArrivaI
trO Will ure-DOnation-AS Ship
Lost.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2O.--Tiburcio
NasqueZ was brought before the
Court at Salinas City to-day, for pre-
liminary examination. The District
Attorney from San Benito appeared
and demanded that the prisoner be
sent there for trial. The Court grant
ed the motion and Vasquez is lodged
in the Santa Clara Jail for safe keep
ing.
Belmont has levied an assessment
of one dollar per share, delinquent
August 22d.
There are thirteen vessels in port
awaiting charters, eight of which are
iron.
During the six months ending June
30th, the whole number of marine ar
rivals here was 1899, the largest num-
ber that ever entered this port in the
same time.
Adolph Sutro will lecture on mines
and mining in this city on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday evenings of
this week.
Miss Ina Coolbrith is seriously i'll at
her residence in this city.
The sixty-fourth anniveryery of the
independence of Columbia was signal
lied to-day Dy the display of flags in
many public places and at all Foreign
Consulates.
San Francisco has donated $26,O0
to the Louisiana sufferers. The last
remittance of $4,000 was made to-day.
The Captain and crew of the British
ship Warrior Queen arrived in port
tonight in the ships boats. During
the heavy fogs last night the ship ran
ashore five miles north of Point Reyes
and will prove total wreck. She
was from New Zealand, in ballast, for
this port. No lives were lost. The
Captain and crew abandoned the yes
sci this afternoon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-07-21

d. w. Walker and Isaac e. Shaw,
of CIoverdale, have begun to develop
chrome iron mine recently discov-
cred on Captain VIM. II. Hitton's
land mile north of Healdsburg. The
ore is reported as of a superior quality,
and the Indications are that there is
an inexhaustible supply of it.
, 1874-07-13
Farmers Convention, In Jefferson
County. Ill.

Sptc{af Dl3patsh 10 Tie chicaao TfibNns.
AIr. VEnNos, ILL.,, July 12.-Tilo Jefferson
County Farmers Association mot horo yostor-
gressioual and Representative Convention, which
n,oets at Carmi, Aug. IL, THO ntteudanco WA
lasgo. comprising tito influence and stability Of
both Of the old partics. The proceedings wore
Tho Congressional delegation woro, by acctama-
ton, instructed to east tho voto Of tho county
for dcn. WiIliam b. Anderson. All tho counties
Of tho district tint hayo thus far held Furmors'
Conventions, four in all, hare instructed for tho
saMe gentleman. :.
The Representative delegation woro left 'unin-
strl,otod, except to the Oxtont OF tho roquiro-
meat that thoY shall vote for no man not in full
sympathy with the Independent movement.