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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

CHANGES OF A CENTURY. nine
teenth century has witnessed many and
great discoveries.
In 1908 Fulton took out the first pat
ent for the invention of steamboat.
The first steamboats, which made reg
ular trips across the Atlantic Ocean
were the Great Western and SIRIUS, in
1880.
The first public application to prac-
tice the use of gas for illumination was
made in 1902.
In 1913 the streets of London were
for the first time lighted with gas.
In 1913 there was built at Waltham,
Mass, q mill believed to have been the
first in the world, which combined all
the requirements for making finished
cloth from raw goods.
In 1890 there were only twenty
post offices in the whole country, and
up to 1887 the rates of postage was 25
cents for letter sent over four hundred
miles.
In 1907 wooden clocks commenced
to he made by machinery. This ush-
cred in the era of cheap clocks.
About the year 1913 the first railroad
of any considerable length in the United
States was constructed.
In 1928 the first experiment in pho
Biography was made by Daguerre.
About 1910 the first express business
was established.
The anthracite coal business may be
said to have begun in 1920.
In 1886 the first patent for the inven-
ton of matches was granted.
In 1S45 the first telegram was sent.
Steel pens were introduced for use in
1880.
The first successful reaper was con-
structed in 1888.
In 1916 Elias Howe obtained pat
ent for the first sewing machine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18
THE PR0HIBITORY LIQUOR LAW.

We at length reached the hotel again,
and 1 proposed a glass of brandy and
water. My friend looked at me and
then at the landlord; and then the land
lord looked at my friend and then at me.
Perplexity over the countenances of
both.
Such thing as drop of liquor is
not to be had in the place." said the
landlord.
Bought, you mean," retorted my
friend.
Bought, I mean," was the answer.
Then both eyed me significantly.
Does any body give it away ?" I in
quired, greatly puzzled by the mystery
that appeared on both their coun-
tenances.
Not exactly. You see the State Con-
stables would be afterme in no time if I
sold you liquor" exclaimed the land
lord. DO you want some very badly p
| could not explain how badly want
edit, and could only give vent to my
feelings in sigh.
Without word the landlord disap-
peared within the recesses of small
room behind the Office desk, and present
ly came fourth with two tumblers
in his hand. These he placed upon the
desk.
But where is the liquor?" I in
quired.
The law forbils me to sell, he said,
Il dare not disobey the law. If you
can find any here you are welcome to
it" saying which he accidently turned
back the breast of his coat. The neck
OF q bottle peeped forth from the inside
pocket. He winked his eye at me, and
l winked at him, after which I drew
forth the bottle. He family struggled
with me to prevent the daring robbery
upon which was bent, but 1 Iproved in
exorable.
My private bottle kept for medici.
nal purposes, and not for sale," he
moaned, as we poured out the liquor fol
myself and the worthy Chairman of the
Parish Committee.
"Have some water, gentleman ?" he
added with alacrity.
We drank, and replaced the bottle
in the repository whence had taken it
Then 1 put dollar in his hands.
What is this for ?" he asked, as he
deposited it in his waistcoat pocket and
gave me half dollar in change.
d" For bushel of OATS" I answered.
"keep them until send for them
All, sir, said the landlord, with
an air of virtuous resignation, the
Prohibitory law has done world OF
good in stopping the sale of liquors.
It's severe law on us, but it's good
one."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

~ Three men and two boys lately
foated thirty-two days in the Indian
Ocean in small boat before they we're
rescued. For the last eleven days they
had neither food nor water, except that
the mate shot bird which CHANGED to
fly over them. They chewed lead to
moisten their throats, tried to eat their
boots and jelly-ish, and in delirium
sought to kill one another-inviting
death. Blood from wounds in a fray
was eagerly drunk, but when the frenzy
passed the men would shake hands and
kiss each other. Lots were cast, and q
boy in the boat doomed to be killed,
but this the mate, who acted through
out most resolutely, prevented. ..1
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

CASH INSTEAD OF OnEDr.-People who
buy for cash always buy cheaper
than those who buy on credit. They
buy more closely, and select more care
fully. Purchases which are paid for
when they are made are limited more
exactly to the purchasers wants.
There is nothing like having to count
the money out when the article is
bought. The amount of indebtedness
incurred is not much considered when
the payday is far off. Persons who do
all their business on a cash basis know
just where they stand and what they
can afford; consequently they never
find after-occasion for regretting in q
turn Of times, that they have INDUCED
in this luxury, or that, which they
would have foregone had they seen
what was coming. Zeal wants are
few, and can be gratifed for cash; at
all events they should always he linn
tied to what can be paid for in cash.
How much of anxiety, how many sleep
less hours, how many heart-burnings,
disappointments and regrets would be
avoided if this rule was always ad-
hered to.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18
TIn Wawarsing, N. Y, there is

~ In Wawarsing, N. Y, there is a
youth possessed of most extraordinary
nerve, who, it is said, cannot be fright
ened by anything. He is great
snake-killer and a sort of charmer,
too, for he amuses his playmates by
sliding snakes down between his shirt
collar and neck, and letting them
wriggle out at his trowsers leg. This
boy generally carries his pockets full of
snakes, and then has jocu!ar habit of
getting other boys or gills to hunt
through them in search ofcandies. His
favorites among the reptile species are
black snakes and he generally keeps q
big one of the white-ringed racer breed
under his pillow at night.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

PoTrRA1Ts IN SILHOUETTE life.
like portraits may be made in the fol-
lowing way: Pin a large sheet of pa
per against the wall. Some light col
ored papered is preferable. Let the
subject sit between the lamp, which
must be on level with the center of
the head and this paper. There must
be but one light or the shadow will be
confused. Adjust the relative distances
of the subject and the lamp until
clearly-defned shadow of the face in
profile is thrown upon the paper. The
proper method of arrangement can be
easily acquired. Now let the subject
sit as still as possible while the outline
of the face and head is rapidly traced
on the paper. After the outline is
traced on the wrong side of the paper
in order to conceal the pencil-marks,
it can be cut with sharp penknife.
You will then have, if the cutting has
been carefully done, two heads. Mount
them with contrasting colors. We have
made some with blue on red ground
the finest being gold on black velvet
ground. A very little practice and q
degree of taste will enable one to make
very striking portraits Of the members
of the family-circle. The occupation
will be found very pleasant and amus-
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18
PRESENTATION TO QUEEN VICTORIA.

To be presented to the Queen is An !,
honor to which all English ladies as
pire. Not all however, can enjoy the
privilege; for, besides titled personages,
only the wives and daughters of the
clergy, of military and naval officers,
and of physicians and barristers, can ap-
pear at Court, those being the arist0-
cratic professions. No lady whose hus-
band or father is general practitioner,
solicitor, merchant or man of business,
unless he be banker, is entitled to
presentation; neither is divorced lady,
or one against whom there has been
whisper of scandal. American ladies
are more fortunate in this respect; be-
ing all sovereigns in their own right,
they can all be presented on being
properly vouched for by their Minister.
On the occasion Of a drawing-room,
full dress is vigorously required. The
ladies carry their long train folded over
their left arm until they are about to en-
ter the royal presence, when these are
let down, and spread out by the lord
in-waiting with his hand. The lady
then walks forward to the foot of the
throne, when another lord waiting
reads her name and that of the lady by
whom she is presented from card to
the Queen. She curtesies to the ground;
the Queen kisses her forehead if she is
peeress or peers daughter, or gives her
own hand to be kissed, if she is only q
commoner; she then curtesies to each
member of the royal family who chances
to be present, and backs out of the
room, taking care to keep her face
turned all the while toward the Queen.
A lady once presented has the right to
present others within the prescribed
limits: but these sponsors are held to
strict account for their proteges.
This presentation, however, is dear
bought pleasure. The crowd is so
great and the space SO limited that la
dies are often compelled to stand for
hours exposed to draughts from win
dows and doors, as all wraps must be
left in the carriages; and when they at
last pass from the royal presence their
rich dresses are usually almost torn
from them by the surging crowd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

To- A friend of ours, bank clerk, is
dead in love with pretty girl on Pine
street. The other evening he called
upon her with an air of a man who had
hit upon happy idea.
"Do you know Jennie" said he,
1" that in dream I had last night you
allowed me to kiss your pretty cheek"
Well, your dream must come true,
I suppose" and she presented her
snowy face to his lips.
"And now, Willie, I had q funny
dream last night"
What was it dear q
~ dreamed that you brought me q
diamond bracelet"
go thunder!' exclaimed the fright
ened clerk, "you dream too strong for
me-"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18
sEf- Bayard Taylor has secured th

@ Bayard Taylor has secured the
correspondence that passed between
Joseph and Potiphar's wife; but Chi
cago people want to buy it untrans-
lated: for fear B. Il. will make it as full
as one of his own books. 1t appears
by the correspondence that what has
been hitherto heard of the story was
only Joseph's version, as he reported
it to his wife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

O. There is nothing which contrib
utes more to the sweetness of life than
friendship; there is nothing which dis
turbs our repose more than friends, if
we have not the discernment to choose
them we'll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

rN- The five factories in Sweden
consumed last year 5l4 500, cwt. Of
beets; and produced 80, 1876 cwt. Of un-
refined sugar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

SEA humorous citizen of Gwin-
netti, Ga, arrayed himself in the at
tractive garb common to females and
allowed Walton County man to be
married to him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

~ When ounces call us fools With
out proving us to be SO, our best resort
is to prove them to be- fools, without
condescending to call them so. 2@ a9aa
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

@ No manners are SO fine as the
most awkward manifestations of good
will toward men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

@ There is good story of a little
boy who, going into book store with
his mother, crept up to the juvenile of
the establishment with the sly query,
" Say, have you got any books for
boys that amt got any relig gion in 'em ?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

pey- With men of small understand
ing, the things they do not understand
make the deepest impression.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

SE The liberty to 60 higher than we
are is given only when We lave full
filed the duties Of our present sphere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

~ Liberality, it is said, consists less
in giving profusely than in giving jude !
ciously.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

Sc Man is caught by his tongue, an
OK by his.horns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18

s% Dumb pianos, for beginners, are
advertised in London.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-18
LOCAL OPTION DODGE.

A few days ago reporter attended a
base ball match in Oakland, city sane
titled by the triumph of the local op-
tionists. just before the game began
he noticed worldly Hooking man with
a package under his arm walking off in
the direction of high board fence.
Now long experience in base ball match
es induced the reporter to keep his eye
on this proceeding. Pretty soon the
man was lost to view, but he soon hove
in sight without the innocent package.
In few moments the reporter took a
stroll down in that direction, and made
a careful investigation of the premises.
In little covered spot nestled bottle
of old Bourbon, bowl of sugar, some
lines and small glass. Sitting down
on the grass, the reporter familiarized
himself with the "lay-out," and then
came back to watch the game. After
while he ran against the man who owned
the traps, etc.
Reporter-Say, do you ever take o
nip?
Man Observation-Disclosures, oc-
casionally, but I don't see any place
around here.
Reporter-But I've got bottle hid.
Man (brighening up)-The deuce you
say! That's good. Guess I'll 60 and
take little.
The two walked down toward the bot
tie and the man began to look little
curious. Reaching the spot the reporter
reached down in the hole and snaked
out the bottle with here, help your
SELF" He'll! remarked the man
softly. Tableau.-S. +. Stock Report.
A MERCHANT DEFENDS THE MERCHANTS.
A country merchant thus defends his
class: The Patrons in their communi-
cations in the newspapers are generally
very hard on the country merchants,
although they owe great deal to those
much-abused individuals. When the
farmer was poor, how much and often
has he been accommodated by them with
credit; and even now how often does
he ask favors of them. How many
merchants have broken up because the
farmer would not sell his wheat and
pay his debts. How often has he made
25 to 100 per cent. by holding his
grain, and letting his debts stand at the
store; and, even now, how many Pa
irons will send off orders to Chicago
and pay cash to somebody who has no
interest in them but to get their mon
ey, and not even give the poor country
merchant, who has accommodated them
hundreds of times, chance, and who
would be glad to sell them large bills
ut u small profit.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-09

Great eprit designed that His children should nave
mirth aud enjoyment we'll solemn io'ris M
aud PRAYERS On the third the dog Is az
hanging from the branch of tree. IRE is Inen sV
under IT, and It's body Is consumed Three ehiels i
tascay dressed. with baskets OF tobacco inu ~ 10
herbs In their hands, stand around tle nIe u,,r
the incense aud supplicating the Great SpiTit.
they throw their baskets with an ueI IN O 80 naxa
In 10 the fire. saving "Thus give to Ihee a W. NV
and are" They choose dog Tor TINS sacrince oeoao i
It 10 remarkable for possessing the Oses S,,oa La
ties of man-faithfuness ana tnie ueo,,
and IL must be white. because that coIr "a, ~
purtv The victim is sufOcaied instead OF oe!nk ao' @
with knife because desire their onerlng W "c po
feet and ited No intoxicating liquor Is alowou
10 he used dnriue these ceremonies, ana tue utOs.
aecornm and soIemnty observed Such ceremonieS
IA these which have u deep meaning and u powoilmul m
an5 influence with THIS strange peops ae
Iook al upou ky white as purely ldOatrous, wnic
tSey are not Notwithstanding the hrst prlnclpie oI
ntty is Love thy neighb0r as thyseu, tne
brstiau people United States cry, Extermlnae
these doatrous heathens" II IL this unreen nS anu
met hod of dealing with the indians Wnon
leads TO all the aud bloody wars with theh III
the West. .u..
In conclusion Mr. Beeson stated that an effort was
making to enlist the sympathy aud interest," OF .no
American people in the Indians, 10 the end tnat Io
peace pOlicy' might be promoted and estapllsnou.
About Nov 20 a delegation from tins CITY VIII 70 70
meet the Indians of the various tr1Oes now IN coSiI III
the Indian Territory, and delegations IRON tue inuans
will this and other cities, In order 10 proote
the cause OF peace Peter Cooper has offered r beeson
the use OF the great hall or the Cooper Union ree OF
sharge for meeting tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-09
FUTURE FLNANCL1L POLICY OF TIE De
NOCRACY.
From The World. INov. 7.


THE TRIBUNE, in a recent article, expresses
opinions with which in tie main We 50 heartily agree
that we transfer them To our editorial page :.
The commentator OF TIE TRIBUNE is limited to the
currency and deDt resolutions OF the Syracuse PLATFORM
and excludes The tarn resoluiIonS OF thas plalorin
which belong enlarged and true theory or our ma
tional finances. In solving the present problem taxa
ton cannot separated from the quality and quantity
or currency. The TWO must Dc ttealeu CogelAer. IN
dred National finances include National taxHtou as the
1opa that TIE TRIBUNE. abandoning the nisglidance
OF false anu obsolete political economy may yet come
10 ue understood advising That the party or S IntuFe
confidence and advocacy shall be built upon the Syracuse
platform its chief cOrner-etone. ,,-, !.
Be that may. to nothing less than the whole OF
thai platform the Democracy OF New-Y0rE-state,
county, and towu-gave its assent and pledged IT'S
trme that few (1nc or two) candidates slipped into
nominations etLer cOnceallng their real oolhons, Or
else hurry their opinions were not sufcictl IN
sDected Neither OF the party nor ts leaders
could believe that any honorable person would acIept
much solicit tho cantlcacy or party over whose
proclaimed tenets political faith he had doubt or
mental reservation. ~ much for the Democracy OF
NewYOrk, whose policy is formulated In tho FORM OF
positive declarations, OF construction instead OF oo
struction Of afrnatiOns instead OF negatlons AS 10
tolerate no derenccs of opinion" and will practice
II need he, "disagreeable surgery" Repudaiors ana
hands than did OF will the tariff herescs OF Mr. witt
proclaimed during the canvass in his speech The
woFi' erystaiised in the Syracuse platform
As to the Democracy of some other States,
into the Democratic platforms OF one or TWO
Western States. but VIC believe those errors
when discovered were ropuulaleu kOT never
adopted 10y of the party and were discarded
by the leaders who represent thcn AT any rate there
can binding State expression in that regard TIL tue
State Conventions in those States again assemble
which. in due course, will not be for year. In the
mean time there De, however, conferences on the
part local leaders. faithful discussions In the Demo-
cratic press, aud PERSISTENT education OF tAc people
against their insidOuS illusions, aud the deceit or
denagogues, who will not to tell them that mere
promises to pay more wealth. and that tax at tie
CustOuhouse which takos from American industry can
increase American Industry or diversity IT, The Demo-
cratic press must MT the people GUT OF tue reach OF the
demagogues OF protection and imitation in the party and
In the country. The question to be decided is very
clearly put by The TRIBUNE:
" shall le Syracuse platform on questions OF finance
and taration be the platform OF the reormrd aud rein
ptlnadted NGliOndI DemOcracyR"
That OF much consequence than emature IN
Qulry about National candidates.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-09

paper All the members Who took part IN It appresea
Dr. Le Conte's views TO the danger OF using farls
green. Prof. siimln had heard Of several instances
Of loss OF human life from careessness In It's use Tor Kill
ing cockroache Prof Alexander said 5at there were
welestabshed where its employment az color
Ing matter for wall paper had resulted ID poisoning
persons. who were affected after only half an
hour spent in the rooms hung with such paper.
Dr. Mitchell referred To number Of cases or
poisoning by this substance. IL might DO
that the soil in which 1t was strewn impaired =
poisoning influence plants before refusing to yield lts
product the plants affected acted njuriousy
upon the human system Dr. lie COnte sharply crltised
the Agricultural Bureau at Washington Tor falling TO in-
vestgate this subject The OF stryclnine IN eOri
neids 10 kill referred to by another member
who th0ug ght that this ndestructibe OF pOsons
night at ct the vegetation. Prof. Slinan cited case
IN Massachusetts where the fumes from copper WORKS
injured the surrounding forests aud grass lands The
discussion finally a wider range, and embraced the
rise OF auayno dyes FOR coorng jeies anu confecon-
cry 1t ed with the adoption or the following resou
non, on motion OF Prof. Alexander
sOiUed appointed investigate report
aon he Subject Of the Of po1oos applied TO vegetables or otherwise
Tor Insects and a1mg and the
ncauous the non Of articles OF oo ana for
destructive generally for instance the eoorns Of
New-York tribune., 1874-11-09
THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
LAST DAY OF THE MEETING.


PROF. HENRYs EXPERIMENTS ON THE EFFECT of
WIND ON SOUND wAvEs-A WARNING TO FAhA-
ERs-THE USE OF PARIS GREEN CONDEMNED
THE HAYDEN sURvEY-ADJOURNMENT OF The
ACADEMY.
[FRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rfiDoN|'
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5.-The programme Vi
the Philadelphia meeting OF the Academy provided ior
four days sessions After the morning session toa'
IL was found that owing to the absence OF severai
bers who were on the list to read papers, IL wouu oc
possible by sitting Late and hurrying forward the WORK
TO get through by dark. and thus dispense WIN
to-morrow's session entirely. One paper ioiio"eu
another with little time for discussion. IL WAS i"o
against time, and the Academy won by naii-'oui
only for darkness came down upon them Deiore 'no
members could get time gather up their papers anu
bid each other good-by. The days session was
crowded with interest. Prof Henrys paper on lnc
OF Wind on the Velocity OF Sound furnished SAILS
facnry explanation to contradictory phenoinena
which had puzzled az sturdy investigator Us l!
and lead him to erroneous conclusions. Dr. LS Con'o
vigorous condemnation OF the OF Paris green ior ~
stroylng insects will attract the attention Oh as'
turists ihroug ghout the country, and VIII perhaps per
suade them 10 bear the ills 0ccasioned Dy thc po'"o
beetle rather than dy to others which they Kno" not
Of such as the ruin Of their land and the poisoning vi
their vegetables Prof sillmans method OF separating
ammonia from gas had also practical as well as scIen
tiac hearing Most OF the afternoon was occupeu Ny
the eeologists Among the papers on this oranch oi
science was an interesting description by Pror w. D'
Rogers Of his observations the Newport congiomere'
n which he disputed Prof HItchcocks theory tha' tne
:or OF tho pebbles In tho conglJmerae was occasoneo
y