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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

1T is encouraging to hear that we
are getting out of debt. Our liabi-
lities which, at the close of the war
of the rebellion, reached away up
into the billions is now getting hope
fully reduced. The public debt
statement for October shows a de-
crease for the month of 81, 7OS, 400
with the following amounts in the
treasury, currency, s1,711, pa; spe-
cial fund for the redemption. of frac-
tional currency, $1,000, 900; special
deposits of legal tenders for the re-
demption certificates of deposit, s35,-
$4,000; coin, 1927 ,666, 226; coin
certificates, S35, 516.37O; outstand-
ing legal tenders, s346, 6S1 ,O16; out
standing fractional currency, S16,-
211 1913. We are certainly getting
out of debt, we are growing rich. A
hearty welcome for the good times
that are to come.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

AN Indiana editor, closed the
campaign by an article ending with
the sentence: "The Conventions
have done their work and the battle
is now open" The printer unfor-
tunately put an in battle" which
materially affected the intent if not
the sense, of the whole article. 1t is
quite evident that the republicans OF
this Territory had heard of this story
before the campaign began, and
have managed to introduce this
hitherto unacknowledged, but it
must now be admitted, very powerful
aid,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

The " Father of the forest" which
has hitherto been regarded as the
largest tree in California, is now
said to be exceeded by one just felled
in Tulare county. A section Of this
monster of the vegetable kingdom is
on exhibition in San Francisco. The
tree from which this section was cut
measured Ill feet in circumference
and was $50 feet high as it stood, its
top having been broken off at some
remote period in the past. At the
point where the top of the tree was
broken off, it was twelve feet in d.
ameter. The section goes to Europe
soon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

THE rsPuted existeoce Of coppsr in
IL oysters Of this NosthvssG coast
= not IN . myth. In half . dossa
eystsss q medium sine. from one 10
too Ailkgraooss Of Tie pure metal
can b extracted by means Of . con
non salvanie battery. TIE softer
tiasss Of the oystsr chemically hold
The copper in solution, and in many
varieties Of the bivalve, especially
chose brought from Oran in Portugal,
. vell-de6ned gresnish hue 10 OBJ
servable. Ii may not be uninterest-
ing to our oysser-loving people to
know how to detect, by the taste, the
presence Of copper in the raw oyster
II piece of silver and copper. as
. silver and copper coin, be laid, the
ooe on the top and the other beneath
the tongue, and the two pieces
brought in contact in front. Q sharp
scrid taste will be detected. Now
let the body Of . raw oyster be sub
stituted for the piece of copper. in
this experiment, and . similar taste
though in q smaller degree. Will lie
the result.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

AS an indication of the value of
the Okhotsk cod fishery. the fact may
be cited that the barkentine Fremont
lately returned from that locality
laden with 24O, 900 fish. Those who
are posted in such things say, that
this is this is the largest number of
cod ever brought down at a single
load. 1t may be safely predicted
that the Goldfish trade of this north
west coast is destined, at no late day,
to be seriously felt by the Eastern
fisheries.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

The ice manufacturing business is
bidding fair to cause great falling
off in the local butchers avocation.
Fresh beef can now be packed and
transported thousands of miles, and
kept like bread, after arriving ct its
destination. Some far-seeing indi-
viduals predict that the day is COM
ing when there will be no such meat
markets as now exist, the trade being
confined to frozen meats entirely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

We have already alluded 70 the
serious Consequence attendant upon
de.poiling district Of country of its
natural raimeni, the forests, but the
subject is entitled to something more
than = passing notice. While our
own Territory NAV he blessed, per-
L.ps. with s. fine tIml,er Is exists in
auv state oI territory in the Union,
i, ! high time fdr Us to he casting
about for so;ae means To STAY the
xauion destruction Of our natural
PARKS while We, they are worth pre-
serving. From our exchanges We
learn that the people living ON either
slie Of the Sierrzs are becoming
Justly alarmed Z, the destruction of
the spruce, psas and hemlocS timber
on their once verdant bill sides.
Nature herself. i even now manIfes-
TIN; her disapproVal 81 this, one of
the besetiing sins of the American
yeOple. Changes in the climate Il
the mountain districts of California
and Nevada have become q matter Of
yearly and almost monthly record.
OF course, these changes are all on
the side of evil. and much inconveni-
ence and mischief are experienced
Hhy farmers in consequence. The
annual rainfall Of Eastern California.
is steadily growing less; the Snow
does not remain upon the ground rs
formerly; piercing frosts are getting
to be fearfully common where they
were only the exception before; the
atmosphere electricity is becoming so
disturbed that there is no accounting
for its Obstructive freaks, and last,
and perhaps worse than all, terrible
floods are devasting the valleys and
causing such lsnd-slides as were never
known before. These are some of
the more immediate and apparent
fatal consequences of denuding n
country of its forests. There are,
moreover, some more far-reaching
consequences that should not be lost
sight of. The desert of Sahara, the
burning and scorching plains of
Arabia and the widely extended al
kali districts of our own land, are
among the more remote results to
which we allude. These results will
be more tardy in their coming, but q
thousand times more appalling when
they shall have settled down upon
\ the earth, and it's now productive
bosom shall become invested in their
folds. Palestine was once a land of
verdant hills and valleys, capable of
sustaining millions of inhabitants,
but what is it to-day? The noun
tains of Lebanon, once clothed from
base to summit with cedars that
provoked the admiration of the
world, now stand naked and bald,
monuments of mans ruthless van
dalism. In fine, we are making no
more ado over this subject than it
Justly deserves. Something must be
done, and that speedily, or our
wooded districts will become incapa-
BILE of supporting human life. Tim
Der for the actual necessities of build
ing will become SO scarce and high
priced that its use, Us We now under
stand the term, will almost amount
to downright prohibition. We re-
peat what we have said, it is not too
late to begin to look to the preser-
walton of our own magnificent for
ests.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Much discussion is now going on
Massachusetts, relative to the half
time school system for such boys and
girls as are compelled to earn live
lihood in the factories. We are de.
cidedly of the opinion that the child
rem of the rich as well as the poor
would thrive better morally, intel
lectually and physically if subjected
to half-school, half-labor system
All children should be taught to la
Dor with their hands as we'll as with
their minds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

The belfry of Columbia Hall is
undergoing some much-needed re.
pairs. For Q long time, the rains
have leaked in torrents through the
roof of the building in and around
the cupola, doing material injury
to the plastering below. 1t il to be
hoped that those who now have the
matter in charge will make . finished
lob of il.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

A COAT of paint on the fence which
incloses tho New Court House
grounds will bring to completion
the job of re6tting those premises.
We believe the next term of Court is
to be held in the new building.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

JUDGE Wingard, our former towns.
man is doing his share, officially, in
summarially dealing with deserving
cases across the mountains. At the
October term of the District Court,
held at Yakima city, he sentenced
three burglars, two white men and
an Indian, to ono year each in the
Penitentiary, and they are now stop
ping at the new Hotel lie Billings, al
Seatco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Or. fashionable lady friends will
be glad TO hear Of . new invention
which has for its object the " em.
bossing" Of velvet By this pros
ses. beautiful designs in various
colorscan Be- permanently transferTed
10 silk velvet Of the finest texture.
The invenfioa halls froa France,
and will doubtless b universally ap-
piied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

The Portland Bee, in publishing
election returns Of this Territory,
persists in: giving tie Republican
nominees name as Bruts. list. it
perfectly cuphonious?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09
Teachers Examination.

TINE semi-annual examination for teach
i ers' county certificates, will take place
in the Public School building of Olympia
District, No l, on Wednesday and Thurs
day, the 9Th and 7th days of November
next. Examination 10 begin at o'clock
on Wednesday morning.
J. r. THOMPSON.
Supt. of Schools for Thurston Go.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09
Summons.


In the District Court of the Second Judicial
Distr,.;t of the Territory of Washington
Holding terms at Olympia, for the Conn
ties OF Thurston, Lewis, Mason and Che.
halls.
Action ,,rouubt In the District Court of the
Secnn,i JnGicial District of the Territory
ri W.sh;n0ton. holding terms at Olvu1.
MIA. fur the counties of Thurston, Ma.
fsiai II, the Conntv Of Thmrston. In the
office or the Clerk Of said District Court
Edith Brun, Plaintiff,
vs.. ss.
John Brun, Defendant.
IT, Iohr Rem, Usf..do,,
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a,, .uo ,,n ", 20 vi .o,,,, r.1,,,;rod 10 AZ
An,S.' ~. s ,'o ;.ss ,s.' ~,
IT, t,1s ~ ...,n, pIe!,t;r 3, .s,s kist ~
court OF VIZ secSn W;n n. ,s;na
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

FEE School District No. q, East Olym-
2ia, will open Monday. Nov. IL, in the
Union Academy Building. The Trustees
have engaged the services of Mr.. Hermss
Hicklin. well known as gentlemen Of
good scholarship, fine natural abilities
and superior moral character, v'ho will
cooperate w.h Mrs. Hale, to advance the
Interests Of the school. The friends Of
educafion will he glad 10 hear that Mrs.
Hale, will continue tn have general super
vision Of the Primary aud Intermedi ate
Departments. ard aiso give during por-
ton Of the day. the higher Departments
the advantage of her Normal school
training. and long expcs fence - . sue
cea1ful teacher.
WILLIAM PATTISoN.
G. II. HALE.
r. q RUDDELL..
Tru~sees.
u TAX Payers take notice. County
0cbOa and Territorial taxes Remaining
uasAtd an lhec- 1ss. bsrame deisnquens.
upoa Which 10 per ernt- penalty will ae
chargsa. With insere.s 81 the raae of IS yer
osuG. usau pasd.
u neaj. visrens- has juss received. d.
sea nun PkiiaAelrhis- . lasge as.sss-
Dsas - 1aAias' tgsspa and hasdSswed
shsea. whisA ~ proposss 70 ssil - ~
lswsa psnthae 6GurD for c.sA-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Bex. viscena hands % Q Dsv id
ssrtiseanens to-day. and se sdvise
everybody 10 ssad Il and then sx-
anime his nev sfoek.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Ar the school election recently
held in district No. I, d. n. Utter,
vas elscssd Director and n. Crosby.
Jr., re-else4ed Clesk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

We have been made the happy
recipients of good sized "Ched-
dar" cheese, from the establishment
of that enterprising firm, Long &
Birmingham, of Lewis county. In
flavor, and every other desirable
quality, this cheese fully sustains the
wide and favorable reputation which
it has attained throughout the coun-
try. In a note from the makers, we
are informed that the factory was to
have been shut down on the first OF
this month, to be re-opened on the
first of April, and they advise all
those in want of a supply of good
cheese to call soon, as the article is
being rapidly closed out.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

VIZ hear that Mr.. d. G.. Gum,
President Of the Puget Sound Bus
mess College, at Seattle, died in that
city, ut 2 O'Clock on the 5th inst, Of
pneumonia
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Mn. Frank Munson. brought into
into our Office to-day, almost . freak
Of nature in the shape of bunch Of
delicious strawberries. that will com.
pare favorably with the finest speci.
mems to be had in the golden age Of
the stravbsrry season. We are svss
ready to become Tie recipients Of
small fsvon with the sxpsctation Of
greater. Who comes nextf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Az ArsFEfoUs EST.-The Cham
pion Hall was, last evening. the scene
Of a brilliant affair in the wedding
festivities Of Mr.. j. V. Yantis and
Miss Maggie Hume, both of whom
an honored members OF that beneiici-
airy Order. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Jno. II. Thompson,
Mr.. c. Il. Talcott and Miss Josie +.
Munson officiating as groomsman
and bridsmade. After tie cere-
mony, the assembled guests, nearly
a hundred in number including the
members of the Order, sat down to
an elegant repast prepared for the &C.
casion by the ladies of the Encamp-
ment. The remainder of the even.
ing was devoted to music and social
converse, and at the close the as
semblage dispersed wishing the
happy twain a long life and merry
one. May their pathway ever be
strewn with Heavens choisest bless
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

JUDGE Jacobs leaves by the Alaska,
which sails from Seattle to-day,
en- route for Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Our people were shocked, Saturday
by the telegraphic announcement Of
the sudden death, the day before, of
Mr.. Charles Huntington, the we'll
known Photographic artist. Mr..
Huntington was the eldest son of the
Rev. G. A. Huntington, we'll known
throughout the Sound country. He
has made this place his home ever
since coming to the Territory, some
two years ago, and at the time of
his death was pursuing his avocation
at Laconner. His death is sup
posed to have been caused by apo
plexy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

We devote conidsrahls space TO-
day. 10 "Olynpis Laadnarks," Q
local topic a ahsosbiag isAsssst 10
all Who feel themsslvss idsati6ed
With Tie history and erovth Of our
town The subject Win b eontinusd
to tie full completion of our pro-
j eeasd plan.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

NovELrY in small things is the
order of the day. If the patent Of
the toy return ball" "a wooden
sphere at the end of an elastic
string could bring its inventor
$1,000 in o single year, what
should be the reward for the dis
coverer of the useful little contr:v-
ance for grating nutmegs without
peeling your fingers? 1t is as neat
and compact as it is useful, and con-
sists of punctured and corruga-
ted cylinder, moved by crank to
conform to the plane of On inverted
arc, which holds the article grated
with greater force than which the
fabulous shirt chung to the sylph-like
form of Nemesis. In fact it is q
great thing, for little one, and will
CRATE the regular Connecticut nut
megs, with greater convenience than
by ordinary means you can CRATE the
genuine article. To Crosby, Davis
& Co. we return our grateful &C.
acknowledgements for sample crater.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Tnz County Commissioners I'D
journ TO day, and they viii hold .
Reeial session on Tie 4th Of De-
eeobse.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

IL a paper read some time since
before the Academy Of Sciences in
this place by our townsman, Elwood
Evans, our people were warned
against the wanton destruction of
forest trees, and the speaker por-
trayed in vivid terms the terrible re-
suits of the denudation of forest
lands in many parts of the world.
Within few weeks past, there comes
wide extended complaint from the
vicinity of Lake Tahoe on account of
the wholesale destruction of timber
among the green valleys of the
Sierras. Climatic changes of grave
character are reported to be already
taking place, and the people are CAL
ling upon the Government to take
action in the matter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

AoxDAY evening vas an exciting
time for both political parties. it be-
ing the eve Of election and the last
opportunity for appealing 10 the
dear people" for support The
Democrats occupied Tacoma Hall,
and were addressed by Messrs. Ca
ton, Henry and Judson, while the
Republicans assembled in Columbia
Hall and listened TO Messrs. Strive.
Hon, Reed and other valiant
knights Of the royal household. The
New England House was illuminated
for the Democrats. but the Republi-
cans let of sky-rockess from the cupo-
Ia of the hall; the Democrats had =
bonfire. bu, their opponents rnonop-
Oiled the hand: the Democrats had
the smallest hall. but claimed, and
probably with truth, the largest au-
dience-ani 50 it happened tina,
both parties about held their own in
n demonstration that vas intended
To have been decisive in its results.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

To redeem . promise made 10 .
fair qusrist. Ne give the following
information, hoping il viii reader
material service in the delicate bss-
ises Of hesrs-capturing. II . gsa-
tleman wants to marry, or, Fath
il he is Gin the market, no wear.
plain or chased gold ring upon s1ks
first finger Of the left (heartt hand;
il he be already engaged, he passes
the ring to the third finger; il be b
q woman hater, and desires never to
marry, he wears the signet upon his
little finger. Among the ladies, the
laws of the finger ring are n fol-
lows: A plain or chased gold ring
on the little finger Of the right hand,
implies not engaged on the third
finger of the same hand. il speaks in
q still small voice, " engaged" If the
lady he married, she wears the ring
on the third finger Of the left hand;
but il she intends never TO marry,
she wears q ring on the first and
fourth fingers of either hand. The
ladies will of ctarse, preserve this
item for future reference.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-09

Our reporter got himself into trou-
BILE yesterday, by stating that Moss
man was peddling chairs with cat
tail seats. About 80 men, women
and children called to see the art
cles which had caused such ruth
less destruction of tabby narratives.
Poor Mossman fairly fumed when
the last of these curiosity seekers
rushed in with breathless haste and
wanted to see "Them ere cat-skin
cheers" Our reporter has had to
carry copy of "Wood's Botany
under his arm ever since to show
that " cat-tail" applies to something
else besides feline extremities.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-23
EK - s -
CHEsAgEkxR 2xp ONO KA,tKoIn,
GENERAL PAssEHGgR DEpAnTMgNr
February 16. 1915.
4 CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO ran
SRoAn--0n and after FEBRUARY 1s, 1874.

An accommodation train leaves Richmond dali,
Except Sunday at $40 Z. 81. aud arrives a;
Junction 6:13 +; ~: Beaver Dam, $3.50 +. ~;
and connects nj Gordonsyie with Virginia Midland
train, arriving al Washington ut 1916 a. NJ; Bal.
timore: $50 A: 81. Philadelphia, $40 \. N. New
York. 9:35 AN.
Mall train daily Except Sunday stops at all rcgG
lar stations and connects at GordCnsvilie with The
Virginia Midland railroad. striving at Washington
At sos p. M; Baltimore, $50 p. NJ: Philadelphia.
$40 a. NJ, and New York. Gas 4. II.
Mail train connects At Charlotte Vile with Viz.
ginia Midland railroad, arriving at Lynchburg a.
p. NJ, connecting closely with Atlantic, Mis.ls.
sippl and Ohio railroad for the Southwest.
EXPRESS train uaily, stors ~ Junction, Socrs
TreyiIliaIl,s GordonsSiie Charlot,csyIlIe, Siam.
ton Goshen, Miiboro'. Coviueton. and all stations
west Of CovingfOn. G.. nnectsat (iorc.Onsvillc with
the Virginia Midland railroad. arriving AT Washing
ion ar $40 A. NJ: Baltimore. $3.50 a. ~. Phila-
nec,s al Charlottesville with the Virginia Midland
railroad, arriving at Lynchourg st $3.50 4. NJ. and
ut Danuille at $50 4. ". Connects at Huntington
with Chesapeake aud OHIO steamers Tor Portmouth,
Cincinnati. and all points In the Wc,t.
SIeepIng-cars on express trains between Richmond
and Covingt0n.
East. bound mail leaves Huntington al 3:45 =. NJ.
and arrives ut Richmond ut j:l5 L. NJ. DAILY lex
cept Sunday.
and arrives at Richmond at 1920 A. ". daily.
Accommodation leaves Gord0nsvillc ~ sis 4. ".
and arrives ~ Richmond at $3.50 A. NJ. daily Tex
cept Sunday.
Richmond at Company offices IT SIC Main srcet
CONWAY L. HOWARD.
General PASSENGER aud Ticket Agent.
W. ". ;. DUNN.
Engineer and SUPERINTENDENT.
fe 9 Richmond. Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-23

BY Esss3s Cock Auction
No. 80 Governor street.

.c a. WINSTO OK, LOAN-BRUhEEfs.
AUCTION SALE or FORF EYTED DIAMONDS.
GOLD AND sILvER WATCHES.
CHAINS, IsIN Gs,JEyFELRY.&c &C. "a
At the reauest OF s. a. Winstock II VIII sell on
February 27tb, commencing at 10
O'Clock A. M., al LOOK Main street, next door 70
First National Bank, all the FORFEITED
PLEDGES that have accumulated for u long TINE,
consisting of IL and 8-karat
GOLD WATCHES for ladies and gentlemen, both
stem and key -wfnders;
SILVER WATCHES;
FINE GOLD OPERA, GUARD-,t EST, ana
NECK-CHAISS;
LOCKETS:
A very large lot OF all kinds OF RINGS, SLEEVE
BUTTONS. STUDS, SETS OF JEWELRf,
sILYERWARE, &c.
would call special attention to the DIAMONDS
that will he offered-such as very fine Solitaire Ear.
Rings. Rings, aud Studs, solitaire diamond aha
et CLUSTER kTis DIAMOND RINGS, and many other
articles. , .
sold I'm order to realize the monev loaned on them.
E.B. COOK. Auctioneer.
SOTICE.-Persons having pledges forfeited must
reyIew OF redeem same ON, or before TUESDAY.
2GriI instant, or they will be sold.
fe22 s. A. WINSTOCk, Loan-BroEer.