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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

There is curious within Just now in
London to carry flowers in small fancy
baskets instead of in the hands a. bou-
quets. Ladies take them to concerts
and dances in this fashion, but there is
something 30 formal looking about it
that the custom is not likely to survive
long. At weddings these flower bas-
kets are now most fashionable; twelve
bridesmaids at a wedding the other day
each carried one, not for the purpose
of strewing her path with flowers. but
while waiting for the bride, the baskets
we're placed on the floor Of the church
in front of the bridesmaids, and 30
formed two floral lines, between which
the bride passed on her way to the al
tar. in front of which there was q very
large orange tree and the box which
contained it was wreathed with foliage
and blossoms.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

PIN-MoNEY.-All wives have right
to it. On the farm, change the word
spin" to "poultry," and the thing is
done. The profits of the poultry could
be very properly transferred to the
women of the household. The care of
poultry is a business naturally adapted
to woman, as it requires patience and
attention, and at the same time, kind
ness and gentleness, traits too often
lacking in the sterner sex. There is no
event in connection with poultry-rais-
ing, during the whole year, which has
not its interest for those who care for
the innocent creatures of the farm-yard,
whether it be feeding the grateful bi.
peds, gathering the eggs, Matching the
chickens, or reducing the Aocks in the
fall to suit winter qusrters-all have
their charm, and excite the sympathy
and interest of their faithful attend.
ants. There is much complaint among
Psychologists that American ladies lose
health and beauty earlier than they
ought for want of sufficient out door air
and exercise and this occupation has,
among it's other benefits, that of send.
ing them daily abroad into the pure
outer air, and melting love for rural,
natural beauty not found among those
whom no such duty tempts from the
Preside.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

A PErRIF1ED HAND.-A former resi-.
dent Of Reno, Nevada, relates an Incl
dent that came under his observation
in the sage.b-ush State that is worthy
of note. One day "Csnty," q we'll.
known character in the employ of the
railroad company, while engaged in
coupling cars at the Reno yard, had his
left hand so severely crushed that am
putation was found necessary. DR..
Bergman performed the operation sue
cessfully, and inclosing the dismem-
bered portion in box buried it under
ground Just back of his Office. The
incident had almost been forgotten, ex-
certing when CAVITY" who had mean
time become noted as the one handed
desperate. would call to mind by snec-
dote the circumstance. Some three or
four years elapsed from the time it o.
cured, when one day . man observed
q dog running past him in the street
carrying something in its mouth Of un-
usual appearance. He picked mp q
stone aud hurled it ct the canine. The
latter dropped its load and he picked it
up. His surprise was great 1t finding
the article to be Q we'll. formed human
hand, 90 petrified that it retained its
natural appearance. The fnger-nails
even remained. A little inquiry con-
WINGED him that it was Canty's &"
hand, and he returned it to that indi.
vidual, who in turn gave it to the doc
tor - o memento.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
The Battle Of Lodi.

II vss foaght Nay loth, 1876, and re-
than . pitched hastle- II vss Bona
partes purpose 20 eros the AIDA 10
Lodi, and IL vas Besulieus purpose to
prevent such crossing; and had the
EassiAn commander destroyed the
bridge destined 10 become historical,
the Preach advance upon Milan would,
to speak moderately, have been made .
very di6ealt matter. The Austriass
did not even defend the town. shough it
Vas very susceptible Of defence; and
the French vere covered from the Aus
irlAn FIRE by the walls Of the sosn, and
by the town itself. Beaulieu defended
tie place on the left bank Of the AIDA,
where be had many guns placed, sup
ported by strong body Of infantry
only that this supporting force Vas
drawn up too far in the rear OF the bat
teries to prove . support. Covered by
the town. three thousand French gren-
siiers we're formed in column, while
the cavalry forded the AIDA. As soon
Is the cavalry we're seen on the Austrian
flank, against which il had been di-
rected to operate, the French column
rushed TO the bridge, and the Austrians
turned all their cannon on it, pouring
into it showers Of grspe-shot, In good
spreading distance; and Austrian in
fantry on the left bank of the river
added tremendous fire of musketry.
The bridge was several hundred feet in
length, and i. was not in human nature
to stand such Q pitiless storm of pelting
shot without some hesitation, though
the column was composed Of some of
the best soldiers in the world. But
Bonaparte, Massens, Berthier, and
other officers fastened to the head of
their men, rallied them, and led them
on-and the Austrians were routed.
losing their position and their guns and
three thousand men. The victory was
as complete as it could be made; and
the effect was to establish the as
tendency of the French. Bonaparte
has been much censured for the daring
manner in which he acted, and it has
been argued that he might have accom-.
plished his purpose without running so
immense risk. Perhaps the critics
are right, but the best answer to their
criticisms is the success that crowned
the dashing operation. Besides, it was
80 brilliant an affair that it established
Bonaparte's character for heroic cour-
age, only few weeks after he had as
sumed command; and, of all things,
men most admire daring bravery in
war, if it succeed. The French COM
mander had his character to make, and
he made it at Lodi.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

THAcKERAY's CHARITY.-His charity
was overlooking, his generosity exces
sive. heard once story of woe from
q man who was dear friend of both of
us. The gentleman wanted a large sum
Of money misunderstanding under
E2,O0O-had no natural friends who
could provide it, but must 60 utterly
to the wall without it. Pondering over
this sad condition of things Just re-
vealed to me, met Thackersy between
the two mounted heroes at the horse
guards, and told him the story. "Do
you mean to say that am to find the
f2.0O0P" he SID, angrily, with some
expletives. explained that I had not
even suggested the doing Of anything,
only that We might discuss the matter.
Then there came over his face q pecu.
liar smile. and wink in his eye, and he
whispered his suggestion, as though
half ashamed of his meanness. "Ill
60 half" he said, ." if anybody will do
the rest" And he did go half, at day
or two's notice, though the gentleman
was no more than simply q friend. I
am glad to be able to add that the money
was quickly repaid. could tell vari.
oue stories of the same kind, only that
I lack space.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
The Palace Gardens.

Enriokwan is an island. On one side
is canal and embarked walls, on the
other side the ocean. Although in an
ancient and populous city, surrounded
by q teeming, busy metropolis, you feel
as you pass into Enriokwan that you
are as secure as in fortress and as Sc
cluded as in q forest. The grounds are
large and remarkable for the beauty and
finish of the landscape gardening. In
the art of gardening, Japan excels the
world, and I have seen no more attract
i've specimen than the grounds of Enri-
okwan Roads, fiower-beds, lakes,
bridges. artificial mounds, creeks over
hung with sedgy overgrowths, lawns,
boats, bowers over which vines are
trailing, summer-houses, all combine
to give comfort to Enriokwan. II you
sit on this verenda, under the columns
where the general sits every evening,
you look out upon q ripe and perfect
landscape, lowered with green. If you
walk into the grounds few minutes
you pass O gate-an inner gate, which
Is locked at highland come to lake,
on the banks of which is o Japanese
summer house. The lake is artificial
aud fed from the sea. You cross q
bridge and come to another summer
house. Here are two boats tied up. with
the imperial crysanthemum emblazoned
on their bows. These are the private
boats of the emperor, and II you care
for pull you can row across and lose
yourself in one of the creeks. You
ascend q grassy mound, however, not
more than forty feet high. Steps are
cut in the side of the mound, and when
you reach the summit you see beneath
you the waves and before you the OCEAN.
The sea at this point forms bay.
When the des are down and the waves
are calm you see fishermen wading
about seeking shells and shell-6sh:
When the tides are up, the boats sail
near the shore, and sometimes as you
are strolling under the trees you look
up and see through the foliage sal!
float past you, firm and steady and
bending to the breeze.-Grants visit to
Japan, in New York Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
Poverty.

IL 10 uasless 20 enaesyor 10 persuade
the World that poverty - not IN evil,
that riches ais 10 be despised. No
doubt q - the part Of the philosopher
10 contend that neither poverty nor
riches signify in the long run but ve
are not content 70 vait for the long ran !;
we want . little refreshment, comfort.
and consideration BY the way. We do
not fail 10 see that wealth lays at our
feet the desirable things Of eArth-cul-
ture, beauty and pover-from which
poverty. however honorable. however
accompanied by impregnAble honesty
and high thoughts. debars us. We are
told that riches bring trouble bat
while ve confess ourselves ready TO &C.
cept the cause and effect, We can hear
of nobody willing TO make the ex-
change. We become little confused
between the teachings Of philosophy
and the conduct Of mankind. L. it be-
cause it is such privilege that another
must need monopolizs favor and esteem
and attention in order TO make it mp 10
him for being rich? We all know,
either by hearsay or experience, that
poverty stings a. sharply - . nettle !;
that it is more inconvient than Q smok.
ing chimney. Rags may be picturesque,
but are neither comfortable nor healthy !;
mortified pride may be wholesome, but
is none the less painful spare diet may
answer very we'll in Lent, but gets
tedious the year round ; self-denial
has something heroic to recommend it,
but that which circumstances impose
upon us has not even the merit OF our
consent. There must be more or less
satisfaction in the practice of economy,
but she who has no second gown finds
it difficult to save the first and all the
nice adaptation Of ways to means in the
universe will not make one loaf of bread
do the duty of two. Indeed, the poor
are often accused of want of thrift,
when it is want of ererything that EN-.
harnesses them. To be sure, we have
to thank poverty in the mean while for
many of the riches of the world. Out
of its novels have come what inventions,
what dreams of science. what treasures
of poetry and art The empty stomach
has stimulated the brain into activity !;
necessity has goaded dormant genius
into fame as friction strikes sparks
from flint want has quickened the
faculties, has sharpened the wits, which
luxury would have benumbed, or at
least have left undeveloped. Yet in
spite of all this, few people covet power
ty it is not popular, and even Sydney
Smith tells us that he was happier for
every guinea gained. The most of us
can make shift to deny ourselves celeb
rity, the praises of generations yet I'M
born, the inspiration evoked by hunger
rather than purchase them by the
abandonment of the comforts and
pleasures of wealth.-Harper's Basar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
Il Miss Thee. "


! n~ tAe< rsSre th>n words CAT ~.
II us ~ loBs reurai.
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PrUelAlE tai r4xA; era.. pe.r.
Nc vords q .sIco9s greet zs uo~
how'd 90 ~tll b. Lear.
BsiI ct A40s. - s~s pas; 10y.
kse nP bsfort Nv vies,
\ d-s.ns baoA - ksPF! car,
n sal cling. e yea
The hiiie stream ~Lish eft ve sailed
Vii hearts 20 la 81 and free.
Tat serros pever eutered ~her
Ny tine 80 speni With thee,
want 10 vleu that stream orce more,
To belT bring hack TO me
Tue mem iies Of the happy days
When sailed o er with thee.
Then, II We do not meet sgain
Until we're called above,
III wait with patience to renew
Thy friendship and thy love:
No more I'll miss thee in that land.
Where united We shall be,
To dwell forever in peace and joy,
To part no more with thee.
-Warsriet
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
The Career Of Tie REV. JoaenA r.
Imam"

The Wonderful life power inherent in
sone forms Of lying has had striking
illustration lately In the case of thst
" Rev. Joseph T. Inman," knovn 70 A
few parties in New York % 7. II. Ali.
son. Who has 90 long inpudentIy sdver-
tised his nostrums from the Bible
House." where he never bad Q room.
The thing became such . nuisance that
the Bible Society secured . perpetual
injunction against Allison's further use
Of Its name in his sdvertisementa. The
Postof6ce authorities at "Station d"
also withheld for time the stacks OF
money letters addressed 10 the Rev."
and tried hard to check the ssindle
but they were defeated to the end. In
the midst OF all these movements. one
DIR. McAllister, Who had for years hsc
. small medical practice in Brooklyn,
died in that city, and the fact came out
that he Vas the Rev. j. 7. Inman, alias
Allison. He Was we'll connected, and
his own family and friends disclaim all
knowledge of his connection with this
business though how they could &C.
count for his extravagant style Of living
on the income from his little practices
remains Q myetofy.
In the legal proceedings instituted
by the Bible Society, Allison, - he Was
then called, acknowledged that he had
received not less than $3.50, 600 by his
advertisements. Nor did he blush at
the confession that he had never been Q
" missionary" had never seen "South
America" had never known OF such Q
person as Rev. J. T. Inman, and that
the whole story told in his circulars was
pure invention. One Of the most SIN.
gular things about the affair is that he
could secretly carry on this game for
years, we'll known across the ferry a.
DR.. McAllister, and On this side, by
those who knew him at oil, as Allison.
Even his associate in the business, who
had been with him for years, first as an
Office boy, then as a fsctotum, aud,
when it became necessary in his contest
with the Postofiice officials, as partner
never dreamed that he was any other
than Allison, till, on attending his funer-
al from curiosity, he recognized him in
his coffin. Tho widow for Q time again
stopped the delivery of the Indian
money letters, but she withdrew her
protest, and the final decision being
against the office, t Q business is still to
20 on. All who desire to pay their
money for that self.sacriicing " mission
ary's" great remedy can have the privi-
lego. But if he advertises from the
Bible House" hereafter, the society's
officers would be glad to hear of it
Congregationalist.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
Cultivatlng Talent.

It does not follow that the daughter
of wealthy parents must necessarily be
useless. I know Q lovely girl, with
handsome allowance of her own, who
embroiders her dresses exquisitely, so
that they look like imported garments.
She works in crewels, and many is the
unique article she embellisheS in this
direction. She paints on china, she
reads, she sings, and yet finds time to
perform her social duties. She is al
ways cheerful, because she hasn't leis-
ure to think Of gloomy things or nurse
her imaginary wrongs. This is one OF
the benefits Of constant occupation.
Another young lady, an only daughter,
has Just moved into her fathers beauti-
full new house. "You may have for your
ROOM" said the doting father. "every-
thing you convert into use through the
cunning OF your own hands. Tho
room is beautiful bower. The bed
curtains and lambrequins are Of the
daintiest pink stuff, soft and rich the
little clover leafed table is covered with
the same lovely material, the dressing
table is lit for an artists thinning, the
easy. chairs aud ottomans are cleverly
upholstered. and everything in the
room the work of this petted daugh.
ter's fingers. Father said couldn't
make Q dress for myself to save my
life" she said, "but told him to see
il I couldn't, and just studied up the
science Of dress. making little bit and
went to work. As result, I produced
. dress which, mother said. would do
credit to O finished dress maker"
There's gold under the tinsel. after all.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

The originals of the characters of
Dickens Cricket on the Hearth are
thus traced by Mr.. J. II. Siddons: I
was very late one night at q railway
station near Northwich. Scarcely had
I set foot on the platform when I was
aocosted by tall young man of the
yeoman type, who had come to fetch
the letter bag. do you wish for
bed sir ?" asked he, 9" or are you going
on ?" told him that I was bound for
Northwich, two miles off. " You cannot
gel there, sir, till later in the morning.
I will drive you there, as I 60 with the
mail bag at eight o'clock" According
ly I concluded to accept bed, and
supper if possible, at the hostelry close
at hand. I entered the kitchen, where
q bright fire was burning, and sat my
self before it. There was kettle on
the hob singing duet with chirping
cricket. a large wiry terrier came and
crouched atmy feet. There was nothing
strange in this. But presently heard
clock, clock" behind me, and turn
ing round beheld lilly Slowboy in q
pair of wooden clogs The idea dawned
upon me that was among some OF the
Hearth" Suppositions soon grew into
conviction, for in few minutes pretty
little round woman came in and in
formed me that my supper was ready
in an adjoining parlor. "Dot, by
Jove T. more than muttered. ate
my supper and went to bed. My host
reused me at half.past seven, gave me
cup of coffee and bore mo off in his
little chaise to Northwich. On the
way we passed q fine old-fashioned
house. "Who lives there ?" I asked.
"That, sir" was John Peery bingle's
reply, belongs to Mr.. Hogarth.
musical gentleman" Hogasth Why,
he must be Mr.. Dickens father-in. law"
He is, sir, and Mr.. Dickens do often
come down here; and he has been and
took off me and all my family and put
US into Christmas story, which we do
call the Cricket on the Hearth : but
it amt all true, for there's no blind
maker in these parts, and Dot
and me never had dispute about her
brother"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21
The Lion Shamed.

A scene occurred in q travelling me-
nagerie while exhibiting at Towanda,
Penn, which thrilled with horror the
spectators and showed the power Of
man over lion:
The animals in one cage, two lions
and tiger, were fed at that time, be-
ing separated by swinging doors, which
are fastened during the feeding, and
afterward lifted, throwing the animals
together as happy family.
These doors were lifted after it was
supposed the animals had finished their
meal, but large piece Of meat had
been left by the lioness. This the IT,
ger saw, and was about to spring upon
it when the lion covered it with his
paw.
Professor Mcdonald, the traiuer,
spoke tho lion, but he refused to move,
and he then tried to force the meat
from the animals paws with the feed
ing-fork, but without effect, as the
lion held on and growled defiance.
To the horror of those standing
around, the professor opened the door
Of the cage and sprang almost upon the
beast, which in turn sprang upon the
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the breast that staggered him and lac
Grated the flesh.
An attendant, thinking to assist the
now powerless trainer, caught him by
the foot and pulled him near the door.
The lion again struck him, tearing the
flesh in his thigh.
The situation at this time was one of
terrible suspense to those who were in
voluntary witnesses of it. Ladies
tainted, children screamed; but the
trainer, who seemed to suddenly re-
cover his senses, was on his feet in q
moment.
He looked the big beast squarely in
the eyes, and met him halfway, main
tanning the steady gaze. He said in
firm yet affectionate manner
Med, what are you doing? oyou
want to kill me, your best friend ?"
The Towsnda paper says it really
seemed that the king of the
forest" understood every word that
was being said to him, for dropping
his eyes, be went to the piece Of meat
and showed it to his keeper.
He then approached his trainer and
looked very penitent for what he had
done, lying calmly down at his feet
Philadelphia Record.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

A lecturer who had been criticised for
being too "long' winded," referred to
the fact, and said, ~ shall speak as
long as ! please" The critic, who was
among the audience, cried out, IAN
right. II you'll only stop speaking
when you stop pleasing, we shall be
satisfied"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

Every day brings its own duties aud
carries them along with it and they
are AZ waves broken on the shore, many
like them coming after.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

How many passengers will train Of
circumstances carry?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-11-21

Mr.. Sankey's hymns are being trans
lated for use in India.
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1879-12-04
The Best Rubber boot.

Tho "Ninety.five Per Cent. Sterling
Rubber Boot" is advertised in our COL
umns. There is nothing better for a
farmer or out door man than good rub
Der boot, and nothing so exasperating as
q bad one. The "Ninety.fve Per Cent.
Rubber Boot" lie all that lie claimed forit.
1t is as nearly pure rubber as can be made,
ia made upon honor, and will outlast any
three psirs Of other rubber boots. The
manufacturers warrant them for three
months, The date OF the selling OF each
pair being punched in the top OF each leg.
The heel Of these boots is protected with
an iron guard. There are three soles, all
made OF pure rubber. Farmers, lumber
men, miners, and all who pass their
winters out Of doors, win do we'll TO In
form themselves as TO the merits Of this
really valuable article. II 10 the best, and
in The long run, cheapest rubber boot
made. 19lw