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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27
WOODEN RAILS FOR HEAVY Traffic.

WOODEN RAILS FOR HEAVY TRAFFIC. -
The superintendent of the Muncy Greek,
Penn, railroad, says the Iron Age, is
about to try the experiment of laying
wooden rails on that portion of the road
between Hughesville and Tivoli, OF two
miles beyond. With view to testing
the feasibility of wooden rails, the SUI
perintendent recently had seven hun
dred feet of track laid on the curve
just beyond Muncy Greek, and to the
surprise of all, it has been found to
answer the purpose much better than
was anticipated. The rails are Of sugar
maple, seven by four inches, and about
twelve feet in length. The ties are laid
down in the ordinary way, notched, and
the rails ''let into them" about four
inches. They are then keyed firmly
with wooden edges driven on the sides,
which makes the track very solid and
firm. The locomotive and heavy cars
have passed over this experimental track
at different rates of speed, and it has
been found to work admirably, and give
every assurance of success. The cost
of laying wooden rails, manufactured
out of this hard material-that becomes
almost as solid as bone when seasoned
$3.50 laa. NILE, Iran tests, "a 900
per mile. No iron spikes are required,
as the rails are secured with wooden
wedges. and the cost of track laying is
about the same as putting down iron.
These wooden tracks have been tried at
different places in the country, and in
variably been found to work we'll. A
hint for the Directors OF the Olympia
Tenino Railroad may be taken from
this experience.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

MORE BODIES FoUND.-Two more
bodies of the victims of the Orpheus- Ra-
cifc collision were found at Beachy
Bay, some twenty miles southwest of
Victoria, on the 18th inst. They were
identified as those of T. j. Terrell and
j. N. Sullivan, Gold Commissioner in
the Cassiar District, who was on his
way to ireland OH visit. Tho Colonist
says he had on neither boots nor socks
when found, showing very clearly that
the dreadful occurrence was unexpected
and sudden.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

ROADS BLocKED.-Complaint has been
made that the principal road, in this
county nave been blocked with iaiien
timber since the storm, and that little
or no effort has been made by the SUI
pervisors to remove the distractions.
This is matter that should not be neg
lected. The interests of town and
country alike depend ON free COM
munication. 9.a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27
Another wear ali i who can tell

Another year ah who can tell
SSas q gS" tbs Slts4l
OF good resolves, or kind words spoken
OF friendship lost or promise broken;
OF aid to all the needy given;
Oflove ones gone, or fond hopes riven;
OF actions good, or deeds so kind,
That came upon the fitting mind.
Another year and yet are we
Spared objects, as that woOdmans tree;
The blessing, which from him descend,
Alike upon the foe and friend;
The convict, though in crime hath grown,
The beggar, saint, or king on throne,
All travellers upon lifes strand
Are kept by the Almighty's hand.
Another year and many, who
This life had started with the few
Have ceased to be, or have, with care,
OF this worlds goods and that to spare;
But many more, with wind and tide
Against their banks, which gently glide,
Have all their life, no chart in hand,
Been sailing DER life's busy strand.
Another year this world plods on
Toward the goal, where all are borne;
The school-boys are inst as of yore,
The oceans wash the distant shore,
The vines from the same branches hung,
As did when you and were young,
And will continue so to be,
When we are I'm eternity.
Another year but reader, think,
That of this life you're on the brink;
And though. just now, you're blessed with
health.
Or friends. and neighbors. rank and
wealth,
Look back, and think of aged men,
That few have reached fourscore and ten;
Though you this land so long have trod,
Tou soon Will be beneath the sod.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

A MARROW EscApE.-We learn from
the p. G. advocate that gentleman
of East Portland was amazingly put out
because he could not close up his out
standing accounts in time to take the
steamer Pacific for California. But on
learning the sad fato of that vessel and
the hundreds who persisted with her, he
has concluded il is best to be contented
with the allotmentso of divine providence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

ORIGIN OF THE TERM HooDLUM.--The
Sunday Welcome gives the following as
the origin of the term hoodlum, +"
which has become a general term of re-
proach on this coast. At what was
known, some years ago in San Francis
CO, as Rincon Point were quite num-
Der of boilers, not in service, and large
number of the lower class of boys Of
that city sought them to sleep in. They
always designated the act as hudling"
from which the word hoodlum sprang.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27
n.y. We have vet to meet a Republ

a@- We have yet to meet Republi-
can who approves the course of Sovey
in selling out his party and friends at
tIg close 81 the Legislative session.
While many approve of the treachery by
which the Governor's'pets are enabled
to attain Office, they all, without excep-
ton, despise the traitor. His conduct
verifes the adage cts impossible to
make silk purse Out. of sow's ear"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

~ Power in the Machinery Hall,
OF the Centennial Exposition will be
chiefly supplied by pair of monster Cor
hss Engines. Each cylinder is 40 inch,
es in diameter, with o stroke of ten feet;
the fy-wheel is 81 feet in diameter, and
weighs IS tons; the horsepower is
I. 400; and the number of boilers is 20.
This engine drives about q mile of shaft
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

RELICS OF THE LOST STEAMSHIP The
Victoria Colonist says door of the Pa
c!fc was picked up yesterday by sloop
bound in. A piece of plank, newly
broken, and horses hoof, supposed
to be one of the hoofs used by the horse
trainers in imparting instruction to
their classes, were picked up on the
beach by Mr.. G. Bossi.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27
STRAW BONDS.

In strict keeping with the infamous
bargain and sale which has characterized
the action of the Executive of this Ter
ritory on all political questions, is the
recent approval of bonds of his Terri
torial officers. The Treasurer after
" beating the bush" for over week
finally secured the following bondsmen;
the liability of each respectively, being
taken from the last assessment roll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

SOCIETY," REPRESENTATION At TIE CEN
TENNIAL CELEBEArIoS.-A large lumber
of orders and fraternities have signifed
their intention to hold gatherings ut
Philadelphia during the period Of the
Exhibition. Among those which may
now be enumerated, are the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows; the Grand En-
campment, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows; Grand Lodge, United States,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows;
Grand Commandary Knights Templar;
Grand Army of the Republic; Presby-
te1ian Synod; Caledonian Club; Port
land Mechanic Blues; Welsh National
Eistedfodd; Patriotic Order Sons of
America; California Zouaves of San
Francisco; an International Regatta;
the Life Insurance Companies; Nation
oil Board of Underwriters; State Agri-
cultutal Society; End Infantry, N. G..
OF California; Philadelphia Conference,
Methodist Episcopal Church; Cincin-
natl Society; California Pioneer So
ciety; American Dental Convention;
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
America; Independent Order.,o of B'nai
Berth; National Alumni Association;
Salesmen's Association; 9Th Maryland
Regiment; American Pathological So
ciety; { Masters Association of the
United States; Army of the Cumber-
land; Humboldt Monument Associa-
ton; Christopher Columbus Monument
Association; Board of Trade Conven-
ton; International Typographical Con-
gress; Rifle Association of the United
States; Centennial Legion; Philadel-
pbia County Medical Society; Inter
national Medical Congress; Old volun-
teer Fire Department of Philadelphia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

So The Echo, is like the Cinnamon
who in buying shoes select the largest,
o.get the worth of their money. It
bags Of the amount Of I" matter" it
publishss. and does not appear to. have
any idea that the quality amounts to
much. Whenithas enough age to show
some " bead, . il win probably manifest
. little discretion on some subjects.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27


Add to this the assessed valuation Of
the property of Mr.. Tarbell, the Treas
urer, 81, $50, and we have an aggregate
of SIS, 500. Deduct from this amount
the legal exemption of 81 900 for each
bondsmen and the principal and we
have as security for the safe-keeping Of
Territorial funds the sum of s9,623.
The law requires a bond of 500, 900,
and it is a we'll known fact, that the
money in possession Of the Treasurer
often times greatly exceeds even that
amount-the late Treasurer at one
time in 1874 having over $27 900. The
Auditors bond is quite as defective, if
their is need of bond of SIC, 900 from
that Office. The bondsmen are:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

AZ The Women's Centennial Exec
utive Committee, have raised $50, 200
for the erection Of q pavilion OF Phil
adelphia, in which to exhibit every kind
of women's work at the Exhibition next
year. To this collection, women of
all nations are expected to contribute.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

FATAL ACCIDENT. A deck hand aboard
the steamer California was instantly
killed, last Saturday, while that vessel
was discharging cargo at Victoria,
being struck on the head by an apple
box which fell from the sings. The
shock broke his neck causing instant
death. His name is not given.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

SE Burglaries are Of frequent oc-
curence in Seattle. Whisky, jewelry,
clothing and money, appear to be equal
ly attractive to the light-fngered gen.
try Of that place, and losses arc fire.
quently reported of property belonging
to one or the other OF these classes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

RELIaIoUs.-Rev. Geo. 81. Atkinson,
Of Portland, will preach in the Congre-
gatonal Church tomorrow, morning
and evening, at the usual hours.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

UNITARIAN SERvlcEs.-Mr. Utter will
preach in Tumwater and Olympia Sun
day at the usual honrs. Subject of the
evening discourse: " lis Spiritualism q
religion, q science, or humbug ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

81 The Rev. Mr.. Kallooh, of Cali
fornia, formerly of Massachusetts,, thinks
there is no more sin in going to thea
tire than in going to church festival,
but that young men should not so to
either when their washing bills are un-
paid. 4at "a0 ah as
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

EFFECTS OF THE STORM. Good
ell informs US that considerable dam
age resulted in Chehalis county by
the recent storm, from fallen timber.
In some places it will cost 5000 per
mile to clear the road.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

AZ It appears that the Portland
papers ore worse sold than any others
by the blk Jacobs. The Oregonian es-
pecially slops overin its laudations of
his wonderful powers. Hadn't the
editor of that journal better glance oc-
casionally over The local column of his
paperp
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

HERRINa FISHERY. The Dispatch says
that the herring fishery of Mr.. Ham,
mond, at Port Madison is now running
day and night. and employs IL white
men. The daily catch is about 200
barrels, making in about $50 gallons Of
oil, worth so cents gallon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

ANOTHER WREcK.-It is reported that
the hull of schooner has been seen
floating bottom up near the beach be-
tween Shoalwater Bay and Grey's Har-
Dor, supposed to be that Of the Sun
beam, which left San Francisco on the
Sd inst for Coos BAY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

Sc The Centennial Exposition
buildings will cover ten acres more of
space than those of Vienna, the largest
international Exhibition ever held.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

QUERY-While the Echo is clutching
at straws to keep afoat, why don't it
send on q couple of dollars to the New
York cromo firm and obtain supply Of
premiums for its new subscribers?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

CYNIcAL.-An elderly maiden, who
had suffered some disappointment. thus
defined the human race: Man, o con-
glomerated mass of hair, tobacco smoke,
confusion, conceit and boots. Woman,
the waiter, perforce, of the aforesaid
animal. H.. L.. =.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

So The Hudson Bay Company is
about to construct a side-wheel steamer,
considerably larger than the Enterprise,
to run on the route between Victoria and
New Westminster.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

BIRTHDAY PARTy.-Earnest L. White
typo of this place, celebrated the 2lsl
anniversary of his life, last Wednesday
by supper and ball, in which about
fifty couples participated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

T While the Echo apparently be-
heyes it has created q commotion by q
reduction Of price of subscription, the
more experienced publishers whistle
"Shoo fyr and pursue the even tenor
of their way.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

1.-THE tug attempted to tow two vessels
last Sunday out over the bar which had
been lying at anchor for several weeks.
Inc par proved too rough and the attempt
Nor. 23d.
Vessels lying at anchor in the Colum-
bia River for several weeks" waiting
for chance to sail. This is the story
every winter, and year by year the ne
cessity to commerce of railroad COM
munication between Portland and Pu-
get Sound becomes more aud more ap-
parent. Delay, danger and loss of life,
even, are of frequent occurrence on &C
count of this bar at tho mouth of the
river, and Puget Sound at all times Of
the year accessible and never disturbed
by roughness or ice, must be acknow-
lodged, sooner or later, even by Ore
gonians, as the safe and natural outlet
for the productions of Oregon as well
as Washington Territory. A railroad
from the great Walla-walla valley to
Puget Sound, and a continuation of the
railroad from Kalama to Portland are
commercial necessities. Without them
this northern country can never develop
to its full capacity, and with them the
products of the great stock and grain
regions can reach tide-water on Puget
Sound, at half the present cost of trans
portation and without the tiresome and
expensive delays now attending their
exit from the country by means of the
Columbia river.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

EE The time of the District Court
has been mainly occupied this week
with the case Of Coulter rs. McHargue,
q suit Of damages for a failure to dsliv-
or certain cattle to plaintiff q on contract.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

81 It is reported that Mrs. Marcus
McMillen, living on the SkOokum
Chuck, died suddenly last Sunday, Of
heart~disease. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

81" Let's retire twenty cents Of
the redeemable" is the way they now
put itin Calhoun. Ky, when they want
to " initiate" couple Of drinks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

u Mr.. George Coggan. formerly Of
this place, has purchased q half in
terest in the st. Charles Hotel, Port
land.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

SE Mr.. Rosenthal has absolutely
the largest assortment of and shoes in
town, and of the best make on the
Coast. He will sell cheaper than the
cheapest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

E George Gordon Bennett, Jr.,
the proprietor Of the New York Herald,
contemplates q visit to this Coast.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

xar II bravado and buster passed
for current coin, the editor Of the Echo
would be the richest man in America.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

Sc The smallpox 10 raging among
the Indians Of the interior Of Vancou-
yer Island.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27


Add to this Mr.. Wheat's capital, 1886,
and we have total of 81 ,553; deduct
5000 exempt, and the real value of
the bond is S2,553. It is true that the
frst-named bondsman justifes for S.
900, but as he valued his real and per-
sonal estate at 81 1861 last May, and has
not struck "big bonanza" since that
time, we believe it approximates the
true value of his worldly possessions
within q few hundred dollars at farther
est. The name Of the second bonds
man is not worth the paper it is written
upon, as an examination Of the records
and an appraisment Of his property will
show.
The General Government has adopted
the rule of requiring bondsmen to JUS
tify in the aggregate for double the full
amount of a bond. Why has his Ex-
cellency departed from this wise pol
icy2 Has "party necessity" again in
duced him to depart from the plain
letter as we'll as the spirit of the law ?
Does he expect to realize his fervent
hopes, to satisfy his vaulting ambition,
by riding rough-shod over law as we'll
as the wishes of the people? We shall
see him coming out the small end Of
the horn, ons of these days.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

FILING OF PLAr.-The following dis
patch has Just been received by the
Surveyor General:
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. II, 1875.
W. McIMicken, Surveyor General w. r.: Upon
receipt of letter of 9Th inst, respecting Ship
tree Lighthouse, file plat with Register, as
per instructions of July 26th last. Copy OF
proclamation by mail. t
Commissioner.
The letter of the 9Th instant, referred
to in the above telegram, has just been
received by the Survevor-General, and
the plats of San Juan and other islands
will be fled with the Register to-day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

A. The indications are tina. u. s.
Grant is con it, for Third Term.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27
OLYMPIA, SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 81. 1875
SWEET SIXTEEN.

With this issue the STANDARD enters
upon the romantic period of its exis-
lance. The reader must not be sur
prised if for the next twelve months it
affects sentiment, dotes on poetry, and
INDUCES in many extravagant fancies
peculiar to the new era of its existance.
1t must, of course, soon don a new
dress, of different style and more fash
ionable cut, but it is believed to possess
too much good sense to adopt the "pull-
back" flowing trail, chignon, .or striped
stockings. 1t believes in utility rather
than display, and will endeavor to fol-
low the useful precepts it has been its
mission to inculcate, and reject the friv-
olities which Fashion may set up for
imitation of the senseless throng.
But seriously, it is we trust with a
pardonable pride, that reference is
made to the long-continued and success
full career of this journal. The oldest
in the Territory, We know of none on
the Coast which has been published so
long under one control, and without
single change of proprietors. Still the
momentous events which have occurred
in its lifetime are seldom crowded in
the space of fifteen years. The nation
has lived centuries in radical changes
of customs and 5ideas. The Territory
hasprogressed slowly it is true, but suf-
fciently to be noted, and to give the
brightest assurances of future prosper
ity. The greatest change is apparent
in the personnel of the STANDARD estab-
lishment. None of the compositors
employed on the first issues of the pa
per are now within, call-some have
sought different climes and others have
gone to rest. The publisher alone,
whose hands have changed the date
lines of each issue for nearly eight hun
weeks, remains of the jolly crew which
set the good ship afoat. Their places
are supplied in part by "junior men,
Der of the firm" whose birthdays are
several less than those of the paper in
which he has begun to take pride,
and in the preparation Of which he is
already a valued assistant. Other " jun
Tors" are growing up, in whom will
doubtless be developed the same laud-
able ambition, constituting guaranty
of perpetuity not measured by the life
of q single generation.
The STANDARD is prepared to keep
pace with the progress made by the
community in which it lives. 1t is now
in advance of the local requirements,
and waiting patiently to put forth all
its energies whenever business will JUS
tify or occasion demand. Whenever a
first-class paper becomes necessity to
the public, they shall have it, and it will
10 1bo Cr.&D.pD
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

SE Gen. Mcclellan thinks Of max
ing Baltimore his permanent home.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-11-27

sIikewise interest i'm boot and shoe store
total valuation of which is S., 800.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-22
no. S,255.1
In Ch0RscPy.u at Wash rifle,

Nav I, 1875.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-22
why WE WEAR CLOTHES.

The usual explanation Of the warmth
of wOollen clothing is that, being very
porous, it is filed with air which fotms
a non-conducting jacket. DIR. Petten-
kofer experimental on the amount Of
air actually included in various fabrics.
with the following result: If flannel is
taken at 100 other fabrics contain pro-
portionately the following quantities Of
air: Linen IS, silk 40, buckskin So,
tanned leather !, chamois5L HIS con-
clusion is, that a current Of AIR passes
constantly through our clothing, the
strength Of which current depends up
On the difference of temperature be-
tween the internal and external air,
and the velocity of the surrounded at
mOsphere. The function Of clothing is
to regulate the admission Of air to the
body so that the nerves shall not per-
ceive the movement.