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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

rious species. The shrill trumnet
sound of the mosquito and the busv
hum OF bees and flies are produced
by the rapid motion of the WINGS
while flying. The harsh shrek Of
the grasshopper is caused by the
friction of the legs against the wings.
The chirp of the cricket is produced
by rubbing the wing.cases against
each other. The ominous click of
the " death-watcI." is caused by the
jaws in the act If masticating.
A Philadelphia child was born
with fair complexion, dark eyes
and brown hair. Soon after birth
the skin of his entire body began to
grow dark, the color deepening
from yellow to saffron, and in about
n year to the rich black of FULL
blooded negro. The hair became
stiff and jet black, and even the
eyes grew darker. Physical weak
ness and commissions attended this
change, until, the child's life being
threatened, competent medical at
tendance was obtained. Since then
sixteen months have elapsed, during
which time the child s skin has been
gradually becoming lighter, being
now of light chestnut color. The
peculiar disease is very rare one,
and is known as melanosis, or pig
mentation. The case has been on
interesting one for medical men.
A few years ago, astronomers wit
messed two remarkable appearances.
In 1866 tenth magnitude star in
the constellation of the Northern
Grown suddenly shone as second
magnitude; and in 1876 new star
became visible in the constellation
Cygnus, subsequently fading SO as
to be only perceptlble by means OF q
telescope. Like al. others, these
stars are doubtless great suns, glow
ing with intense heat and constantly
convulsed by the most prodigious in.
ternal commotion. Proctor, in his
latest work, considers the effect of a
change in our own sun such as was
witnessed in tho case of each OF
these two stars. The star in the
Northern Crown shown with more
than SIGHT hundred times its former
luster; while the star in Cygnus be-
came, perhaps, thousands of times
as brilliant as before. Now, if our
sun were to increase even tenfold in
brightness. all the higher forms of
animal life and nearly all forms of
vegetable life on the earth would UNI
questionably be destroyed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30
OLYMPIA. WASHINGTON TER.
FRIDAY, JULY 80, 1880.
Tribula tiOns of Publishers.

Very few realize the worry and la
bo1 incident to conducting even
the smallest country" newspaper.
The work of the publisher must, of
necessity, be nearly all done in per-
son, or at least under his direct SUI
pervision, for the profits fever
amount to enough to employ the aid
required for an intelligent division
of labor. He must be editor, fore
man, "devil" and mailing clerk, all
combined, or lie does not possess the
qualifications essential for conduct
ing a village journal. He must de-
vote his whole time and attention to
it. if he hopes to succeed in making
his paper" live" He is on tread
mill which requires him to keep step.
If he lags the machinery stops. and
it can seldom be started again in the
same grooves in which it had been
running. No trifing illness must
be allowed to take the publisher
from his post. No depression of
mind or body will serve as an excuse
for want of variety or freshness of
his cuttings or comments. Nothing
short of physical prostration pre-
saying death, would be considered
anything like an apology for delay
or failure of a single issue, and
not then if money could hire any
body to fill his place.
How different it is with the other
learned" professions! The village
lawyer has his respite from legal
forms and musty records; the doctor
a season when powder and pills may
he banished from his mind, the
preacher his vacation, when the SAL
yatiOn of his body becomes para
mount to the salvation of souls.
But who ever heard of village edi-
tor taking a pleasure jaunt oftener
than once in twenty years? Sub
scribers are more exacting than
clients or patients, and nobody
seems to. have ever been i'm
pressed with the thought that q
change Of air might enliven the edi-
to,ial page quite as much as it could
iufuse new spirit in old, prosy, worm
out sermons.
The rural editor must not only
be master of his business, but it is
expected that be will perform the
labor in all its details himself. If q
friend contributes an article to his
paper, be publishes it with an
intuitive knowledge that before the
PAPER is fairly dry from the press
the fact will be known and comment
ed upon to his disparagement. He
is lazy, or incompetent, or neglect
full, or wanting in ambition, or this,
or that, or something else, as suits
the temper of his censors. But he
may publish scor. of timely, we'll
written editorials on matters of vita
interest, without eliciting a word Of
commentator. Is it surprising
that, in the course of time, this an
parent want of appreciation should
result i'll a neglect of duty?
The city papers have no such an
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

NEARLY everybody thinks that the
slow, plodding emigrant train, SO
common on the plains thirty years
ago, when the tide of population set
SO strongly to these shores, is a
thing of the past, but it is not so.
Notwithstanding the railroad affords
facilities for making the trip in q
week, if need be, the expense is so
great that many families do not
possess the means for purchasing
even the cheapest passage by rail,
and the line of wagons, the camp
fire, and the corral, are still familiar
sights all along the route. A few
days ago a train passed through
Walla-walla, en- route for the Spo-
kan country, which had made
the passage from Bates county,
Missouri, in the short time of ninety
days, with horse teams. With oxen
tie trip would have been, at least,
q month longer. The hardships of
the trip are now comparatively light
to what they were twenty or thirty
years ago, and the danger incid. mt
to hostile Indians has totally disap-
peared under the protection afforded
by the settlements which have sprang
into existence along the line of the
railroad.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

The Mtelligencer publishes a ru-
NOR that parties in Victoria are ne
gotiating for the purchase of the
steamer George e. Starr, and in case
a sale is made, that Capt. Starr will
Immediately begin the construction
of new steamer of smaller dimen.
sions to supply her place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

Mr.. W. S. Ladd, the Portland
Banker, who had been afflicted with
paralysis and obtained no relief from
any of the celebrated watering places
in Europe and America, has exper-
fenced surprising beneficial results
from the waters of Medical Lake, in
Eastern Washington. He proposes,
if a cure is affected, to spend $4,000
in advertising its virtues to the afflict.
ed,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30
NJ ere Mention.
Still misty.

Still misty.
Sky overcast.
Stray COWS are to be impounded.
The Dakota leaves Frisco to-day.
White sails dot tho bay at even
tide.
A shower "laid the dust" We'd
nesday night.
1t is hoped the rain will quench
the forest fires.
! High winds have prevailed the
past few days from the southwest.
Main street now presents a beau
tiful vista of magnificent shade.trees.
TIE steamship Columbia made the
trip from New York to Portland in
IS days.
A large fire has been raging sew
eral days in the timber on the West
side Of the bay.
Mr.. Rawson keeps full assort-
ment of seasonable fruits at the Bon
Ton Restaurant.
The Blue Ribbon League meets
every Sunday afternoon and Monday
evening, in Champion Hall.
Mr.. Cory, the wagon maker, is al-
ways ready to to put spoke IN
your wheel. His shop is at Good
Templar Hall.
Rev. D. w. Macfe will preach at
Chehal lis village, in Lewis county.
Next Sunday, at II o'clock, and IN
Claquato at 3 o'clock.
The Daisy leaves this place for
Oakland and intermediate ports,
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings, returning the same days.
DR.. Dean Clark, the lecturer, has
returned to Olympia, for a season OF
rest and recreation. He has been
the past year a resident OF Eastern
Oregon and Washington.
Rev. Mr.. Mccormick, of this
place. preached at Steilacoon, last
Sunday, to a large and attentive
congregation. In the afternoon No
held service ut the Insane Hospital.
Judge D. B. scho6eld, OF Baker
county, Oregon, is on brief VISIT
to the Sound. He spent several
days in this place, and appeared 10
be very favorably impressed with
our surroundings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30
Democratic County Convention.

The Democrats of Thurston county are
requested to meet i'm cony ention in Column.
lila Hall, Olympia, by delegates, on
Saturday, lie liz -ay :. ssr:szts:. L. :. 1885,
at, o'clock +. NJ, to elect delegates to the
Democratic Territorial Convention, ami
perform such other duties as may proper
" come before it. The ratio of rcpresen-
tatjon will be as heretofore. one Tor each
ten votes. or fraction thereof cast in the
several precincts.
II is recommended that the precinct
meetings be held on Saturday, : ut. 4th.
BY order of the County Cen. Com.
y. OSTRANDER, chm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

The British bark County Of Dem-
high, Capt. Jones, which went to
sea from Portland, October 9Th,
1879, laden with wheat, is undoubt-
edly lost. She was last heard from
in latitude 50 north and longitude
290 west, on the 22d of January last.
Her cargo was valued at 500, 900 and
fully injured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

J. G. Franklin writes from Lena,
Umatilla county, Oregon, that the
rain and wind storm passing over
that section on the 18th inst, was
most disast, GUS. The loss in hay
was immense. The hills Oh either
side of the creek were sheet of
running water, sweeping fences and
bridges away. The creek for miles
is now lined with the debris of des-
truction. For nearly one hour be-
before the storm struck us, a per.
petual roar OF thunder was noticed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30
Democratic Territorial Conveh'io"'

After consultation personally and by
CORRESPONDENCE with the members OF the
Territuriai Committee, il has been utter'
az ~ Washington Territory. to meet at
Kaiama, on Wednesday, September 10;
iss,, nj o'clock, =. NJ. fo, the purpose OF
nominating a candidate for Delegate III
Congress. and candidates for Prsoccu!inS
Attorney in the several Judicial Districts.
The following will he the representation
IF the several counties:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

The Intelligencer says that a rich
gold discovery has been made on
Seattle creek, u tributary OF Sksgit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

The smoke from fires in the woods
has obscured the atmosphere the
past few days. Much valuable tim
Der is being destroyed by the flames.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

HIGH water is still given as a rea
son why Skagit has not PANIED Out
according 10 expectations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30
The Political Aspect.
Viewed from q Central Position

correspondence OF the standard.
WASHINGTON, July Is. 1880.
We nave not General Hancock's
letter of acceptance yet, to be read
with Gar6eld's, but he has formally
accepted the nomination, and the
letter is promised soon. There was
a memorable gathering of Democrats
at New York yesterday, where the
nomination was announced and ac-
copied. 1t represented every State,
every phase of opinion in the party,
and, it is unnecessary to say, repre-
scented the wishes and feelings of a
vast majority of our fellow citizens.
1t will add to the solid conviction
already felt that Hancock's election
is sure and that his election will tend
to bring about an " Era of good feel
ing such as has rot been known
since Monroe's time.
Of General Ga,tield's letter of ac-
ceptance two things should be said,
first that it is we'll written paper
aud that it is less dangerous to the
Republican party than was expected
by the party leaders. It evades dis
cussion of many questions, and it
leaves no doubt upon even casual
reading that it was written to answer
party purpose rather than to ex.
press the writer's honest senti-
ments. 1t abuses the people of the
South, of course, for the Republican
party could not hold together for a
week without distrust and anger
existed between the sections. It
promises or tries to promise, q re-
lief to the Pacific Coast people, on
the subject of Chinese immigration,
which Garfield refused to vote for a
year ago.
On the tariff question it browns
meaning in sea of words. AS to
the resumption Of specie payments
it has to say but only what has been
said by Republican politicians for a
long time, viz: that the Republican
party, and not good crops-the Re-
publican party and not economy in
Government expenditures since the
Democrats have controlled the House
brought resumption about On the
subject of civil service, it commends
Hayes ideas, but says that the local
politicians know better than others
who are The proper persons to select
for officers in their neighborhood.
His position on reform" therefore,
is similar to that of Ensign Stebbins
on the prohibitory liquor law. II
am in favor of that law" said Steb-
bins, but agin it's enforcement"
This is the letter. There is hard
ly a sentence in it that is not disin-
genuous. I expect vastly differ
emit letter from Soldier Hancock, and
one that will impress all its readers
with the robust manhood of our cam
didate. Victory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

A s1LvER-BEARlNG quartz ledge has
been discovered on the Upper Skagit,
which according to Prof. Tiernan
will yield from $125 to 5000 per
ton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

IT is now reported that the Dakota,
instead of being transferred to the
Oregon route, will make semi-month-
ly trips between San Francisco and
Tacoma, calling in at Esquimalt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

novances. Each department has
its acknowledged manager, with q
staff of assistants, and the editor
Il es little else than direct, control
and barmonize their efforts. He
need never write line, if be so Wills,
but he is nevertheless its acknowl.
edged head. He may labor but a
single hour day, still he Tor his pa
perl receives full credit for its opin-
ions. He may come and go when
he pleases, specifically dictate the
course af his journal or not, the pub
lie considers such matters of small
moment, SO long as its teachings
are in consonance with the princi-
pies it processes to advocate.
Any newspaper which has enough
back bone to express an honest opin-
ion, must have foes as well as
friends. A sentiment which pleases
one man is bound to displease some
body else, and in small communities
these feelings are intensified by every
real or imaginary cause of complaint.
1t is, however, remarkable fact,
that the most determined opponents
of newspaper are generally those
who are not numbered among its pa
irons. They practically ignore the
injunction, Live and let live"
They appear entirely oblivious of the
fact that well conducted journals in
all new communities put money di-
recsly in the pocket of every business
man, whether he supports them or
not, Just as freely as the dews of heav-
en- fall upon the just and the unjust.
But so it is, and go it will continue
to be, we opine, until the dawn of
the Millennium.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

Friendship can only be tested by
the frey ordeal of misfortune. II it
comes forth untarnished, give it a
golden setting end enshrine it in the
secret chambers of the heart.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

SAMUEL A. Maple, a resident for
thirty years of the Duwamish valley,
died at his home, on the 23d inst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

TRUE friendship is as raro as the
diamond, but it shines with the same
pure lay and cannot be mistaken fol
the spurious gem.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

CUcuMBERs have made their appear
ance, but they are filled with more
shakes than sumbeams,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

SETTLE is assessed at 81 600, 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-30

THE SHIP THRAsHER.-The Ma
naimo Free Press speaks of this
ship and her loss as follows: AT 6
o'clock on the evening of the 18th
instant, the steamer Eta White,
Capt. Smith, and the steamer Beorer,
Capt. Christensen, started out with
the American ship Thrusher, l ,515
tons register, Capt Bosworth, laden
with $500 tons of Vancouver Coal
Company's coal, consigned to the
agent of the Company in San Fran
cisco. The weather was clear and
fine and the vessels proceeded on
their way, rounding Entrance Is
land Light. At 10 o'clock the YES
sells were almost abreast of the bea-
con on Gabriola Reef, when all OF a
sudden the ship struck bard and fast
on sunken rock about half o mile
to.the eastward OF the beacon, which
for some reason or other is not placed
on the outside rocks. Efforts we're
made by the tugs to remove her from
her peri!ous position but without
success. The ship 1hrasher was es-
timated to be worth 100000, $12,-
600 of which is owned by Capt Bos-
worth, and the balance by Sewell
Bros, of Bath, Maine, and with the
exception of $4,000 on Capt Bos-
worth's interest, is uninsured. The
cargo of coal is fully insured under a
floating policy held by the Vancouver
Coal Company. There appears to
be considerable difference of opinion
as to the probability or possibility of
getting the ship off the rock. Sea-
faring men express but slight hopes
of her ultimate recovery. Should q
rough sea get up in the Gulf the ves-
sci would soon go to pieces. Capt.
Bosworth declined the services of a
pilot, having full confidence in the
captains of the tugs. The cause of
the accident was keeping too close to
the reef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-26
HallOWeu Local News.

Arrangements for the observance of Deco
ration Day in this city have been nearly COM
pleted. We learn that on account of the ill
ness of Rev. Mr.. Whitney, who was to de-
liver the Memorial sermon, change has
been made by securing the services of Rev.
H. v. Emmons to fill that position. The
service will be held in the Baptist church on
Sabbath afternoon next. A programme of
Decoration exercises on Monday, May 81,
will be given in due season.
dozen or more students of HallOwell
Classical Institute, accompanied by several
teachers, made a pleasant excursion to
Brunswick and Topsham on Saturday last,
bringing home fine assortment of mineral
specimens, rare and beautiful. The class
feel under great obligation for attention
shown by the Professor of Geology of Bow
doin college in forwarding the objects Of the
expedition.
The past week has been extremely warm
and dry, though just what is needed for fin
ishing up planting and sowing for the season.
The ice men are sending off the products
gathered last winter as rapidly as possible to
meet the demands of more southern iati-
tude.
The two girls who wandered away from the
Industrial School on Sabbath afternoon last
were returned back to their old quarters at
the institution early the same evening.
Our old friend, Capt. Nash is making quite
revolution in the internal arrangements of
the book and job Office recently purchased by
him of Messrs. Masters & Livermore in this
city, preparatory to starting out on what we
trust may be career Of flattering business
prosperity.
The advertisement of the residence of the
late A. s. Washburn, situated on the corner
of Middle and Chestnut streets in hlis city, is
worthy the attention of those wishing to
make profitable investment in valuable real
estate.
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Icebergs on Every Hand.

The dangers arising from the numbers of
huge icebergs which are now drifting directly
in the track Of vessels sailing between this
country and Europe is shown in the expert
ence Of the ship st. Paul. which arrived from
Liverpool Sunday. Capt. Williams reports
that ~ soon a. he reached the Banks dense
fog set in. On the 18th, in latitude Apo 10
and longitude 500 23'. one large iceberg and
two smaller ones could be discerned through
the mist. The fog became very dense on the
following day. and the vessel proceeded slow
ly, while sharp lookout was kept up. The
temperature of the air denoted the presence
Of ice, and during the day q sound like that Of
a heavy surf dashing against the rocks could
be plainly heard. This sound was caused by
the sea breaking against the walls Of large
dense fog, could not be seen. The iceberg
was liable to DRIFT down upon the ship at any
moment Many Of the sailors were fright
ened, imagining that they heard the roar of
the SEA against the ice growing louder. The
sound, however, afterward came from
astern ~ the ship sailed on, but the anxiety
Of the crew was still very great. Next day
another large iceberg was passed. Capt
williams decided 70 lie to under short sail for
. time. On the 18th . heavy gale from the
north-north-east set in and continued for 10
hours. When the storm had abated, the fog
was still too thick for the ship to proceed.
She lay to for three DAYS. and at the expira-
ton Of this time the mist cleared away and
revealed quantities Of ice in the neighbor-
hood. The st. Paul now proceeded, but met
with thick weather until port was reached
New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-26

FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES G. Blaine!


The Executive Committee Of the BLAINE CLUB
OF MAINE. having psrfeeted their s1rsneesenss
for an Excursion 10 Chicago 70 afteDd the k<pobh'
can National Convention, make tie following an
Aounceneut for the benelt a those Republicans
who may desire to attend and aid In dominating oar
honcred senator. jan 20 Q, edAlMe, IS can.
ssve Portland. THURsDAY. Nsy 9Th, on the arrival
Of thy morning train from hanger, asTivisG In Hos
ton m season for tes The parry will leave boston
for Chicago direct the same eveninG BY special train
with Wagner sleeping cars, over the BOsroS 3 Al.
BANY, NEW YORK CENTRAL, LAKE sHoEE seo
MICHfGAs SOUTHERN RAILROADS, taking bfsak.
fast Friday morning ut syracuss. dinner q Ea.t
Buffalo. snd tea st Cleveland. arriving In CHICAGO
Saturday morning Ample hotel accommodation
and Mstison Houses. and rooms will BE- assigned on
the train to the Excnrsionsts. avoiding confusion
their arrival Hotel bills $40 to - yer Day.
Fare from PORTLAND to CHICAGO and ref1rn
az. Wagner sleeping cars 10 Chicago, $50 tx
eursionsts (Hn to and from Portland from stations
on Maine Cestral X. X. ut one fare; tickets TO De
procured at Ill stations Persons desiring TO 70 can
have their berths 10 sleeping cars sssigned. BY en-
closing o. 80 TO the Treasurer Of the club. H. D. Os-
GOOD, Portland. Those wishing TO secure rooms
shosd address the Secretary, }. SWEET ROWE, Au-
gusa, ~ early ~ possible. All Republicans are cor
daily invited 10 join the excursion.
The Committee have succeeded In Arranging that
the tickets 10 Chicago and back shall ?. good f.r n
teen days from May "a. The train will run by the
way Of Niagara Falls and arrangements will be
made to make stop there Of three hours, to view
the objects Of interest.
J. X. BODWELI., President.
J. SWEET ROWE. Secretary.
Augusta, April u. 1880.