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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
The Dark Continent.

Although we have not, nor are we
likely to have for years, any accurate
statistics of the population of the in
terror of Africa, there is very little
doubt that We have greatly moderated
it. Much information has lately been
gathered on the subject, especially
concerning the distribution and densi-
ty of the inhabitants of that far off
land. In the great lake district, for
instance, there are territories as thickly
settled as many European States, rela-
lively small areas possessing millions
of people. The negro regions are by far
the most populous, while tho desert
portions are the reverse. A French
geographical society gives the estimated
figures of various subdivisions of that
continent as follows: In the Soudan
the population is $4,000, 900, or about
ffty.three persons per square mile.
The town of Bida, GU the Niger, for
example, contains fully 1000 inhabi-
tants. East Africa is rated at 0,000,-
600, and equatorial Africa at some 49,
100000 souls. A late authority on
ethnology sets down the negroes as
numerically $50 900 900; the Hamites,
SO. 600, 900; the Blntas, 1900 900; the
Foolahs, 5000 900; the Nubians, L.
500 900; the Hot entotS, so, OO0-naaking
total of IT, $4,000 These figures,
only approximate of course, are con-
sidered too low both by German and
British geographers, the former esti-
mating the population as high as 200,-
000,n00. Much hope has been repeat
edly expressed of the future of Africa,
which is rich IN mineral products, and
capable Of maintaining prosperous
commerce with other parts of the globe.
Along the coasts and caravan roads the
chief trade has been, AMI continues to
be, in slaves. 1t is thought that recent
effort will yet do much toward abating
the Cdious trtfic, as the natives are Ca
pable of something better. Many OF
the tribes are above the condition of
savages. They have fixed habitations,
though merely mud huts, defended by
stockades, and have some laws or GUS
toms favorable to commerce. Among
several tribes the native merchant is
greatly esteemed, and his property is
safe even during war. The land is cul-
tivated; gold and iron are ingeniously
manufactured, and certain kind of
intelligence seems to be very slowly
spreading. What Africa most needs is
free commercial intercourse with the
outer world and that must arrive. Who
knows but that in the coming cycles,
the highest civilization may not be
found where the first civilization arose!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Josh Billings Philosophy.

Young man, bs earnest and honest,
and the world will Civ yu kredit for all
yu are worth; if they don't, call on
me and l will fix things for yu.
The maa who sets traps for others,
is sure, sooner or later, to git kaught
himself
The kruelty and ferocity ov the hu-
man harte reaches its highest point ov
horror only amung the civilized races.
The best medisin for the rumatiz il
to thank the Lord it amt the govt.
After we hav we'll baited and set our
traps. then liz the time to ",ratch and
p,My."
True dignity adds strength to kar-
akter, but the world haz plenty ov dig.
nitied phools in it.
If We would compare ourselfs with
ourself, insted ov with others, we
should be more happy than We are.
1t would simply be honesty for us to
admit that we hav stumbled ONO more
results than we hav ever reached in
emmy other way.
l bav seen plenty ov people who had
more than they knu what to do with,
but never hav seen one but what
wanted sumthlng more.
Yung man, az strange az it may
seem to yu, yu kant learn emmy thing
new or very good hi hearing yourself
talk, but hi listening to others yu
may.
Learning Gums from DO ks; wisdum
il in the air.
l look upon collektion ov politi.
clans just az do upon SO menny va
grants and beggars.
The man who kan be idle and not be-
kun viscious haznt got karacter enutf
to be wicked emmy how.
Experience il sxool WHARF a man
learns Gf he learns anything) what
big phool he haz been.
What write il for the common
mind, not the skoller; if kan reach
the common mind l kan reach the LII
toned at my leizure.
If woman haz mulch karakter she
il all karakter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Tins Daisies.

He was only little street Arab
Ragged and friendless2 All, yes
Unused 10 life's suEuiest pathway,
Unused to Its love and cares;
For she who had loved him-,he mother
Whose arms round him once, long ago,
Had clasped themselves closely-all winter
Had l,in meath the beautiful snow.
But the N months passed away, and the spring.
time
Came on with its bud and its bloom,
And the phyrs ef May softly blowing,
Scattered far DER the earth their perfume.
And then came day dawning brightly
When soldiers brought flowers to spread
With love and will honor so loyal,
Der the graves OF the hero-dead.
And poor little Tim, sadly thinking
OF his loved one, whose grave was unknown,
Wandered there meath the pleasant spring
sunshine,
With tears in his eycs, all alone;
And he gathered the pretty white daises.
For no other flower had he,
And on the dear grave Of his mother
He scattered then tendsrly.
Only the simple white daisies
Only the tears falling fast
Only boys ssi heart yoarning
For motber-caresses long past.
Oh. fair were the buds and the blossoms
Laid over the sodier-desdl
But as loyal and sweet were Tins daisies
Over His mo hers low bed.
- yoaliL's To,nn1,,iOn
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
An Austrian Castle.

To the east of Budweis there
stretches line of wooded hills which,
gradually increasing in height, finally
unite with the mountains OF the
Bohmerwald. On the summit OF one
of these hills, some six miles from
town, stands Frauenburg Castle, the
mansion of the Marquis of Schwarzen-
berg. The castle has few equals in
Austria or Germany with respect to
beauty of situation, imposingness of
outside and splendor of interior. The
walls alone cost So, 500, 900, and the
sums paid for furnishing and decorat-
ing the interior reachea the figure of
$14 100000. The idea of rebuilding
the ruined castle which occupied the
site of the present building originated
with the late marchioness, who died in
1878. She is responsible both for gen.
eral design and for details. The build
ing began in 1916, Prince (now EN-
peror) Franz Joseph laying the cor
ner stone. The last stone was laid by
Grown Prince Rudolph in 1873, though
the castle was practically finished in
1865. The model was Windsor Castle,
but, though smaller, it is far more
beautiful in situation and construction.
This opinion was confirmed by the
Duke of Connaught, who stayed there
few years since. The castle has four
round corner towers. of which one is
preserved from the ancient structure,
and two inner towers, pointed tower,
and the main tower from which waves
the family standard. It contains one
hundred and fifteen halls and rooms.
beside those used for servants and do
nestle purposes. The view from the
balconies extends many miles, and is
of the greatest beauty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Self-Respect the First Stage in all
Reformation"

The State Board OF Charities, in re-
cent report on one of our public institu-
tions for youthful criminals, lay it down
as an axiom that self-respect is the first
stage in all reformation.
doctrine on which we have long in
sisted. We are sorry to say it is the
very opposite of the theory on which
most prisons and places of confinement
are conducted. 70 degrade prisoner
as much as possible in his own estima-
ton is the rule usually practiced upon
and the consequence is that most cul-
prits leave prison worse than they
were when they went into it. Hence
the great number of subsequent con-
victions. The men have become so de-
based-so utterly have they lost their
self.esteem-that the great majority of
them almost as soon as they are once set
free return to life of CRIME.
The result of Imprisonment, there is
good reason.to believe, would be very
different if prisoners were treated as If
not wholly lost and as if they were still
human beings entitled to the symathy,
the generosity and the consideration of
their fellow-men, not one OF whom it
should always be borne in mind, is
perfect.
1t is false system of economy which
regards so little the cultivation and i'm
provement of persons imprisoned, and
so exclusively the pecuniary expense of
the administration of penal institu-
tons.
There are now almost no reforms.
With proper system we believe very
few prisoners would be discharged un.
reformed.
Self-respect is properly said to be the
first stage in all reformation-a fact
never to be lost sight of by reformers.
IN. Y. Ledger.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

The art of being agreeable Is to ap.
pear we'll pleased with all the company,
and rather to seem well entertained
with them than to bring entertainment
to them. A man thus disposed, per-
haps, may not have much learning, nor
wit, but if he has common sense, and
something friendly in his behavior, it
conciliates mems minds more than the
brightest parts without this DISPOSE
ton; and when o man of such turn
comes to old age, he is almost sure to
be treated with respect.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

Picked MUsHRooMs.-Clean them
with water and flannel. throw them into
boiling salt and water in stew-pan and
boil for few minutes. Drain them in
a colander, and spread out on a linen
cloth. covering them with anothe,
Put into bottles with blade or two of
mace, and fill up with white vinegar.
pouring some melted mutton fat on the
top, if intended to keep long.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Flattery is bad sort of money, to
which our vanity gives currency.
Schoenholz Bros. & Co. ,

ITO and liz Sixth st., corner of Mission, beg
to notify their country patrons of their now
complete line of Childrens German Knit
Hosiery in excellent quality and at lowest
possible rates. They are also willing to send
a price list to anybody desiring one, as also
samples of Laces, Ribbons, Dress Goods,
Silks, Satins, Fringes, Gimps, White Goods,
etc. and invite all parties Wis
ting the city to inspect their well-selected
and cheap stock of all classes of dry goods
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
The Reward Claimed.

The German Government offered reward
for the discovery of cure for Bright's Dis
ease which had baffled the skill, not only OF
German doctors, but Of doctors the world
ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, and II. H.
Warner Il Go. claim the reward.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
"Don't Know Half their Value.

They cured me of Ague, Bliousness and
Kidney Complaint, as recommended. I had
half bottle left which l used for my two
little girls, who the doctors and neighbors
said could not be cured. l would have lost
both of them one night il had not given
them Hop Bitters. They did them so much
good continued their use until they were
cured. That is why say you do not know
half the value Of Hop Bitters, and do not
recommend them high enough.-B, Roches-
ter ~ Y
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
The Robertson Process

For working rebellious ores is remarkable
for its simplicity aud cheapness. No other
method is known which So completely re-
duces rebellious gold and silver ores to the
same condition as free milling ore. Parties
who have the machinery for pulverizing and
amalgamating can erect a suitable furnace
for using the Robertson Process at cost OF
from 81, 900 to 1880, according to capacity
required. For full particulars address John
A. Robertson, the patentee, P. o. box 552
Oakland. Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Catarrh and Deafness.

J. A. Hunter, NJ. D., devotes special atten.
ton to diseases of the Head, Throat, and
Chest, embracing Catarrh. Deafness, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption,
Heart Affections, etc. All letters of inquiry
will receive attention. Office No. 32l Sutter
street, San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

Do not buy cheap medicines on the score
Of economy The best are none too good
for the sick and are the cheapest. Such are
the Cherry Pectoral, Sarsaparilla, and other
standard remedies of DR.. j. q. Aver Il Co.
They are worth all they cost, and should be
in every house.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Dentistry.

60 to DR.. Cochrane, $50 Market street, sar
Francisco, if you want tirst.class work al
low rates. Cochrane stands at the head o
his profession.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Catarrh Sometimes

Commences with cold, but its cure alpavs
commences with the use OF Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. THIS old, reliable, and well-known
remedy has stood the test of years, and was
never more popular than now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Furniture.

New and second hand at auction prices
IL. Schellhaas', 18th st., Odd Fellows Build
ing, Oakland, Cal. Country orders promptly
attended to.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

Bancroft, the historian, has in his house
at Washington fine painting OF the Emper-
or OF Germany, presented to him by Emper-
or William himself. Bancroft will, in Oc-
tobcr, be eighty years old.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

ALL Photographs made at the New York Gallery
No. 15 Third St., 8. f., are guaranteed to be first
class. Prices to suit the times j. II. PETERS & Co
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Secondhand Hack

For sale or exchange for a stylish horse.
Address II. Schellhaas, Furniture, Auction
and Commission Rooms. 11th Street, Oak.
land, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich,

Will send their celebrated Electr O Voltaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 30 days trial
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

j. w. Shaeffer & Co., 321 and 1913 Sac
ramento ST., San Francisco, employ no
drummers. Cigars sold very cheap.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

Miss Sarah Martin, Cherokee girl,
wrote letter to the Evangelist, E. L.
Moody. The letter was shown to q
wealthy friend of Mr.. Moody, who was
so we'll pleased with it that he placed
81, 900 at the disresa of Mr.. Moody for
the continuation of Miss Martins edu-
cation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09

AN ARTIST ON HIS DIGNITY. Mons.
Meissonier decidedly refuses to be
patronized. 1t is related that a rich
Englishman came to him one day and
offered him one thousand dollars if he
would paint his portrait and agree to
finish it in fortnight.
If you fail" he added, 4" I shall de.
duet five dollars day until you have
delivered it,"
This angered the artist, who declared
he wouldn't paint the portrait for ten
thousand dollars.
You are not fit subject for nv
pencil" he said. "Allow me to bid
you good-morning."
~ dare say. now, that you are
Joking" responded the Briton. "But
agree not to detain me very long"
Detain your echoed the artist; 81
won't detain you another second. There
is the door. Col"
What-what's the matter il
quired John Bull. "What is all this
row about?"
1t means that you have mistaken
your man. You think me exclusively
an animal painter. I paint horses and
dogs, but never ours"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-09
THE HORSE
AND HIS DISEASES.

This Is the title OF valuable book. BY r. j. Ken.
da1. NJ. d.. and full of just such Information con.
corning that useful and noble animal rs every person
ought TO know.
DR.. Kendall author of the new book on the borss
Wa' in town on Thursday of 1T week. Hs nnnear
ance makes Il good hnPI esSion like his bOok i.
now but litl more Than year since his book frst
appeared. and 10000 have already be- II ~ blished
going on so rapidly. we have made srrangemenfs for
several hundred copies to supply what has alfe
become an increasing demand for them In tn 700.
ton - BeitorS Fats { W Times. " CIV
Sent by mail. postpaid, on recent of G5 cents in
stamps. liberal discount TO the trade Eyprv
groc.ryman and country dealer can sc i them by
the hundred Address all orders to Pacific
Newspaper Pub. co., $40 Sn d. so ma ST.,
san vranctsCO. '''
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06
CHICKEN CHOLERA.

Last month, before the Academy of
Science, in Paris, an interesting COM
munication on chicken cholera, by Mr..
Pastcur, was read, which we translate
with some authorizations. The general
features ofthe disease arc quite familiar
to poultry lovers and breeders in this
country. The inert droopiug wings, the
puffcd-up appearance Of the feathers, the
invincible drowsiness, the sort of silent
agony, rapidly resulting in death, with
scarcely more than few flaps of the
wings; all these symptoms will be
readily cognized.
Mr.. Pasteur has found that this COM
mon disease is caused by microscopic
organism which he revealed, and actu-
ally inoculated with it Guinea.pigs, and
some fowls. In the case of Guinea-pigs
the result of this incubation was not
fatal. 1t, however, produced an abs
cess, the discharges from which, if inoc-
ulatcd on fowls, produced certain and
early death. A few drops Of it on food,
given to poultry, penetrated the intest-
inal canal, and there this tiny organism
was so rapidly developed that the ex-
crement from the fowls SO fed occa-
stoned certain death to others on whom
it was inoculated. As result Of these
experiments, Mr.. Pasteur recommends
ON the first appearance of chicken chol-
era among the poultry, an immediate
isolation of the fowls and thorough
cleaning of the hen-house and yard
principally used by them, containing
slight admixturc of sulphuric acid, re-
moval of all the manure; after which
the animals may be allowed to return to
their usual abode in safety, as al the
affected birds will have died meanwhile
Another interesting experiment was
the incubation Of some fowls with the
microcosm, after a treatment by which
the virus had been rendered less Obnox-
ious. In these cases the animals recov-
cred. although ailing for some time after
tho operation. And subsequent to this
incubation, a second ono having been
made with virus Of a most infectious
character, the result was not fatal,
showing that the disease partakes Of the
same character rs that Of smallpox in the
human race. The result suggests new re-
searches in the line of parasiticai dis
eases and doubtless further expert
mcnts will be made to ascertain wheth-
er or not vaccinating VIRUS might not
be discovered in the case OF epizeotic
afiections-in pleuro-pneumonia, for in
stance. Rcriesc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06
SMALL FRUITS.

No garden is SO small that IN assort-
ment q small fruit cannot be grown in
1t, and only those who have been
thoughtful and planted the vine or tree
In its little spot among the other collect
ed good things really understands how
much can be obtained from small patch
Of ground. Because large things cannot
be done and extensive preparations made
for these things; the many do not enjoy
them. A small spot Of ground will pro-
duce large yield ofstrawberries. They
open the season of fruit and last about
. month. producing daily supply and
banishing sickness from the family. Then
If a few raspberry bushes have been pro-
vidcd In the out-of-the-way places in the
garden, that delicious fruit follows fast
upon the heels Of its forerunner, the
strawberry, last not quite so long, put
Sling the interval until the black5erries
arc ready; these to be followed with
grapes in great variety, thus giving a
season of small fruit with little cost of
labor or attention, and great saving in
providing the table, besides making it
Factory end Farm.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06
RICE CORN.

In answer to the many inquiries con-
corning the cultivation of rice corn, if
you will allow me, win reply through
your columns. 1t should be treated pre-
ciscly as Indian corn. planted and culti-
waited in the same way. II may also be
cut green for fodder. To prepare for
the table, proceed as with white beans,
seasoning the same, then set aside.
When wanted for use, warm in skillet
with butter and little milk, cooking
dry. 1t may also be hulled and used as
rice for pudding and pics.
Us. WEBER.
Brookdale, Rush County, Hans.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06
TIMOTHY AND CLOVER.

A correspondent of the northeastern
Ear.mer gives the following reasons why
clover and timothy seed should always
be sown together:
First, Tho clover being tap-rooted
penetra&ss deeply, stands drouth, mel
lows tho soil, and the timothy grows
much stronger and holds up the clover.
Secondly; II sown for pastoraEc, the
timothy almost universally prevents the
caoycr from asweliing the cattle"
Thirdly, hay i too binding, especially
lsr sattls, and clover too succuleas, hence
both together arc bcttar than either
done.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06

The hyacinth, which IL sweet smell
ing flower atall times, gives out . double
fragrance about the honr Of midnight.
it, odor being greatly increased in
strength during the night time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06

have the spring trade $50 900 Of choice farm
land for sa tracts Of forty eighty hundred and sixty two
hundred and twenty four hundred and
hundred eac including stock and agricultural
improved and unimdroved. asessf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06

ETHA, Hartford Connecticut, A.
PH0EU Of Broeklyn, rE-s
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INSURANCE Co. Of North Amer'a
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HARTFORD FIRE INs. C0NPANy =
AND LONDON AND
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-06

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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-11-16
A CLOUD.

1t has been apprehended for some time past
republicans in their efforts to carry New
York city. 1t was a great surprise to the
people, as we'll as to the democrats through
out the Unor, that Hancock should have re-
ceived such a light vote in a city which gave
Tilden a majority of nearly $4,000, in 1876.
In the absence of any information touching
the subject, democrats in Montana have been
under the impression that when the bottom
facts were unearthed republican frauds would
become apparent, for they were not prepared
to believe that the democrats of that city
could SO suddenly have chan ed front and
voted for Garfield. Our dispatches give us
the first whisper Of their perpetratlon. Not
withstanding Marshall Jewells declarations
that Garfield will be inaugurated in spite of
what may have been done, we are inclined to
believe that if sufficient proof can be obtain
I'd that Hancock is Justly entitled to the cleo
toral vote OF New York, that a democratic
congress will See that he gets it, and we fur
Their add that it they give it to him he will
certainly be inaugurated. An outraged peo-
pie will stand up as one man and demand it.
The American people are in no humor to
bear Il repetition of the gigantic swindle of
1876. For the welfare of our country we
hope the ultimate decision of the matter may
be reached by the regularly constituted au-
thorilics Of the country, for should the peo-
pie take it up and carry it beyond their con-
troll it may end in serious trouble and final
disaster to our government.