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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
The Ontario Disaster.

Another Of those steamboat nor
rors which fairly appal tie atontest
heart, Is afforded by the disaster
near London. Ontario, on the even
Ing of tie 18th nit. The steamer
Iatprja was returning from Srnn@
Bank, few miles fl, IN the city, with
from 400 to 500 eXcurslonists on
board, when some passing excite
ment caused rush Of the passengers
to one side and water loot OF two
broke over the lower deck, which
was crowded with passengers. In
stantiv the crowd on both decks
rushed to the opposite side, and
their weight and the water shipped
caused lurch in the opposite direc-
ZION. While the crowd on the lower
|, deck were struggling to save them
selves from slipping into the river,
the stanchions suddenly gave way
and the whole upper deck with its
load of human beings came down on
those below, crushing and imprison-
ing them. The dispatch says it is
impossible to describe the scene
which followed. The boat continued
settling sideways, taking many pas
sengers who wero stunned by the
fall of the upper deck and were I'M
able to help themselves. Scores
sunk in the water without an effort,
while many others who were preclp-
itated into the river unhurt, rent the
air with their vain appeals for sue
cor, which those of the passengers
who were safe were powerless to
extend. Utmost exertions were put
forth to rescue the many drowning
ones, and many were saved from a
watery grave. As soon as possible,
help was secured and the work of
recovering bodies proceeded. The
bodies were placed on the steamboat
Louise as fast as broug It up, and
then taken to the company's dock
where the task OF identification be-
gan. The accident occurred at G:15.
1t was midnight before the bodies
were brought back to the city. Here
a most heart-rending scene ensued.
The bodies as transferred from the
steamer were laid out in rows on the
grass by the riverside, all in their
holiday attire, and with the aid of
torches, faces were eagerly scanned
by hundreds of anxious friends look
ing for their missing ones. a good
ly proportion of the drowned are
men in middle life and many were
children. London is small city in
the province of Ontario, Canada,
situated on the Thames river, about
so miles from it's mouth, Lake St.
| Clair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
Mere Mention.

The picnic season is now at its
height.
The sheet sprinkler has made its
appearance.
Wild strawberries are now vended
by aboriginal handmaidens.
Camp meeting will begin on Black
river on Saturday. the 18th instant.
Mr.. Talcott's soda fountain gives
forth delicious fzzle these sultry
days.
The first cherries of the season
made their appearance a few days
ago and sold for Is cents perpound.
Mr.. Bagley is making extensive
improvements in the Treen resi-.
dence property recently purchased
by him.
The Unitarian Society held the
first Strawberry Festival of the sea.
son, in Columbia Hall, Wednesday
evening.
Rev. G. A. Huntington will
preach in the Congregations
Church at II A. NJ, and at Tumwa
ter at 3 p. NJ, next Sunday.
Gov. Newell has been selected
President of the Day, at the celebra
ton of the 4th of July in the place
Elwood Evans, Reader; j. C
Haines, Orator, and r. q. O'BrisD
Marshal.
We acknowledge pleasant call.
from Col. White, Judge Kuhn, E
A. Light, Esq, B. p. johnson
Esq, editor of the NValla Wall,
Union, and other gentl, men attend
ing the session of the G:and Lodg,
of Masons.
During the past few days, nego
tiations have been pending between
MIR. +. r. Brown, OF Tenino, OF
behalf of company he represents
and the Directors of the Thulstol
County Railroad Construction Co.
for u transfer of interest to the for
mer parties, on consideration mainl,
that the road be extended to dee,
water aud connected with the Seat
co coal mine. Several of tbs princi
pal stockholders have offered t.
make free gift of their stock to SO
cure this object, and others propos,
such reasonable terms, that there i,
a fair prospect of a trade if the new
company mean business, and from
the steps that have been taken W.
think they do. The matter will b.
definitely settled in a short time.
The Grand Lodge of Masons closed
its session last evening. The rep
resentation has been unusually
large, every Lodge but one within
the jurisdiction, aud that working
under a dispensation, having 6
voice in its deliberations. The fol.
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Ralph Guichard, G
NJ; Joseph A. Kuhn, D. G.. NJ; Jas,
E. Edminson, S. G. w.; G. G,
England, J. G. W.; Benz. Harmed
T. and T. NJ. Reed, s. The follow
ing are the appointed officers: N
S. Porter, S. G.. D.; j. NJ. We!ch, J.
G.. D.; VIM. Billings, G. Tyler ; F.
Tarbell, S. G.. S.; Hill Harmon, j.
G. S.; Eli G. Bacon, G. B. B.. j. s.
Herndou, G. S. B.; Jas. Smith, G.
L.; r. G. O'Brien, G. O., D. c. H
Guernsey, G.. NJ; Rev. A. S. Nichol
son, G.. Chap; T. H. Cam, G.
Sword Bearer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The salmon are so scarce on the
Columbia river, this season, that
four out of five of the canneries have
closed operations, after an unprofit-
able trial of business since it opened.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

Political nomenclature is being
enriched. "The Featherhcads" is
the latest descriptive term applied
to those Mortified gentlemea who call
it treason 10 oppose the wishes of
those in authority.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

SINCE Chicago has robbed Cinema
ii of the title of "Queen City Of the
West" envious rivals have added in
suit to enjoy by naming it Trichin-
oplis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

ME-. Hayes is popping up to give
his little opinion on the New York
Senatorial question. Oblivion does
not appear to suit him, and he has
adopted Grants plan CT keeping his
name before the public. What OBJ
;ect it will serve him does not az
pear.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

IT is reported that the narrow
gauge equipments of the Walla
Walla Railroad are to be brought to
Seattle for use on the road to the
mines. There are seven engines
and a large number of freight and
fat cars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

SAYS the Cleveland Plaindealer
Democratic): $50 it, Garfield! &c
it, Conkling! Hit him, Jim! Hit
him, Conk! 1t is fun for the Demo
Gratis. Keep it up!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

THE expression of giving away the
bride probably originated from the
notable fact that in the majority Of
cases the whole thing is a "dead
give away."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
Afaahln9ton s taadard,

L.P. FISHER Advertising A.rnf. Il Merchant
EVrh I.c. san Francisco, i auth" I'D 10 r"r"l'r
advertisements for the CuiG8..- tn'e paper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The song OF the Oregon Railway
and Navigation Co. seems to be 6
sort of q Sweet Buy and buy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

A FARM of BIG acres near the city
of Walla Walla sold, few days ago,
for $S5 per acre, or $26, $50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The Dayton Wooden mills, which
cost $4,000, now lie idle, for the
want of some practical man OF capital
to manage the business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

ELIHU B. Griffith has been ap-
pointed Postmaster at Alpha in
Spokan county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The faith of the Tacoma Ledger is
Job-like. 1t does not finch; it does
not waver. 1t still insists that Vii
lard has not acquired controlling
interest in the Northern Pacific Rail-
road, even after everybody else has
conceded that point. 1t doubtless
is true that Mr.. Billings, in arrang-
ing the terms of sale of stock, made
certain stipulations, which Mr.. Viii
lard accepted, and just so far as he
is bound to comply with these
pledges, which may in some degree
conflict with preconceived plans, he
does not CONTROL" but merely gives
vitality to the work laid out by
others. That he has, however, OBJ
tanned sufficient recognition to en-
title him to substantially dictate the
policy of the company on all other
points, there is not much room to
doubt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

FATAL AccIDENr.-Harry Burns, a
we'll known logger and old resident
of this vicinity, was instantly killed
Monday evening, by a rolling log, at
his camp on Oyster Bay. The days
work was about closed, when Harry
went underneath the incline over
which the logs were rolled into the
bay, to remove the " chucks" for the
last roll. Having removed the Oh
struction and shouted to his partner
at the top of the incline call clear, "
he lodged under the skids to allow
the log to pass over him, as he had
safely done many times before. But
unfortunately the log in this instance
shifted position so as to fall between
the skids and upon Mr.. Burns, whose
head and shoulders were crushed out
of all semblance to the human form
by the mighty weight of the falling
timber. An inquest was held on
the remains Tuesday and verdict
rendered in accordance with these
facts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

That was a cynical remark made
the other day about man who was
admitted to be proverbially close in
business matters. But he is hon
est" remarked bystander. Eyes, :"
was the quick reply, "honest enough
if you leave out the s."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
New York Letter.
WINDSOR HoTEL, FIFTH AVENUE.
New YORK, May II, 1881.

W ININOk lIOi Ell, l. II Al - As-'' L.
New YORK, May II, 1881.
From time immemorial, the liner
~ month of May has been deemed
the season for rejoicing, and New
York has had, for once, her grand
jubilee over the return Of spring, i'll
the Musical Festivity which took
place last week. Nothing could be
happier than the thought Of holding
such n festival at this time Of the
year. 1t was like ushering i'll the
spring with a grand burst of melody.
The Festival was held III the Sey-
cnth REGIMENT Armory, which ac-
commodities over twelve thousand
people. There were over two thou
sand musicians in the chorus and
orchestra, led by DR.. Damrosch.
Among these were two hundred and
fifty boys, whose sweet voices re-
semblcd the singing of seraphs IN
Paradise more than anything else
which fancy ccuiI suggest. The
leading soloists we've Nine. Gerster,
Miss Cary, Signor Campanini, and
Herr Remmeriz. Eighty thousand
people attended the Festival, and the
receipts were about 800, 900.
THE FASHIONABLE EXODUS.
Many of our fashionables are of
for Europe, and outgoing steamers
are thronged with jubilant Ameri-
cans, teeming with gold dollars and
good humOr, en- route for foreign
lands. Those who do not contem-
plate Europe, ale getting ready for
the summers campaign at Saratoga,
Newport and other fashionable re.
sorts. Matrons and bellies are deer
in the mysteries of the latest fashions
while l'aicr tdmiliaS has enough to
do to turn over his ledger and won
der whence all the money is to come
to pay for feminine finery and hotel
bills. For, even tho poke bonnets
and Mother Hubbard cloaks, in
which our bellies now love to array
themselves, may cost a considerable
sum. Our fashionable youths and
the heiress hunters are also looking
forward to the gay watering place
season, and even the old beaux are
still on the qui vive. No one who
has never encountered them, car
have any idea of the formidable ARA,
of old bachelors therei is in New Yorl
society. No need of going to the
seashore to hunt up fossils, wher
there are so many at hand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The steamers of the starr line
we're transferred to the new owners
last Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

The LaConner posloffice has been
made q money.order Office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

An exchange says that Ingersoll
fears being shot while lecturing.
We don't believe it. We do not see
how a man with no hereafter can
fear anything.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

IT is now reported that the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Co. have
bought out the Starr line of steam
els on the Sound. A Portland paper
says that all the details have been
arranged and the formal transfer
will be made as soon as titles have
been examined and the sale ratified
by the Board of Directors. The
transfer includes the steamers North
Pacific, Geo. E. Starr, Annie Stew
art, Aida and Otter, and the boiler
and repair shops at New Tacoma.
1t further says that Capt. Geo. j.
Ainswortb, Superintendent of the
river division of the company, will
soon come over to Tacoma and as
sumo temporary charge of the line.
IT is said that the Oregon Railway
and Navigation Co. contemplate es-
tablishins a line of steamships be-
tween Portland and China, soon as
the Oregon and California Railroad
is completed, which it is expected
will greatly decimate ocean travel
between Portland and San Fran
cisco and render available several Of
the fine steamships of the company
for the proposed line.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

A clerical error-a long sermon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
LITERARY WORLD

people are discussing Carlyle's un-
lucky "reminiscences" and, since
Lord Beaconsfeld's death, "Lo
THAR" and "Endymion" are the
novels mostly in demand. Disraeli,
like Tbackeray, is sure to introduce
you into good society, and to keep
you there until the end of the volume.
Even his "heavy villains" move in
the first circles and are apparently
gentlemen of high degree. AS for
Carlyle, women and Americans have
little reason to be charmed with his
"reminiscences" The bitterness
of the cynic is upon every page, and
it might have been better, perhaps,
for Carlyle, had some laundering
housemaid stolen this MSS. also,
with which to light the kitchen fire,
as did the damsel in John Stuart
Mills household, who cooked the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
CONEY ISLAND,

AS the summer draws near, New
Workers turn their eyes longingly to-
wards Coney Island, which is such a
little distance away and already one
of the most charming seaside resorts.
1t will be the rendezvous of politi-
clans this summer for it is said that
Secretary Blaine, Vice President
Arthur. and nthor political lights
have already engaged their rooms
there for the season. Then the mod
est individual who receives no high
office from Uncle Sam, will have at
least the delight of laughing at these
grave disnitaries as they so down
into the solemn waves, looking as
fororn and as absurd as the hum
blest in the grotesque bathing CO.'S
tune of the period.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03

TIM Gohi.., Era thinks that If is
very lnasnanimous on the part OF the
Democrats to permit the opportunity
which the resignation of New York 5
Senator'S gives them to reo:1anizo
the Senate committees, to pass un-
improved. They act wisely and well,
but II is piece of nIagnanilnity that
would hot lie exercised by the Re
| publlcauS were the status of the two
parties reversed. They never miss a
chance TO get the better of their
opponents, and perhaps in these
times of sharp practice and I'M
scrupulous proceedings theirs is the
better policy. Political popularity
now-ad days is measured by the de-
gree of success that attends the ac-
ton, and the means by which success
is attained must be of the most
damning character to be condemned
or ever questioned. Stealing the
Presidency does not dctract from the
importance of the position, and buy
ing the peoples votes with money
taken from the National Treasury
on fraudulent mail contracts is II
matter of such importance as to in
no way smirch the character of those
engaged in it. The Democrats mag
unanimously refrain from using the
advantage offered by the demoraliza-
ton in the ranks of their opponents,
and they will some day be laughed
at for their generosity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-06-03
SCIENCE, LITERATURE AND ART.

great inventor OF the age, now lives
in Fifth avenue, and soon our streets
will be ablazed with electric lights.
Little did Franklin dream of the
vast resources of electricity, when he
went flying that histo ical kite, and
the millions there was in it for pos
terity. Edison is rich, and still has
innumerable gold mines in his brain;
but he is not the only inventive gen.
JUS of the age. This seems to be the
electric age; and precisely what the
next wonder will be, is beyond con-
lecture. If we are to base predic-
ton upon the progress in this direc-
ton of the past five years, is the idea
at all chimerical that within the next
decaGe we will be able to bridge the
gulf between our earth and the other
members of the planetary system :?
May we not be enabled in time to
project thought beyond the narrow
confines of our own little sphere,
and if we do not converse directly
with angels, exchange ideas with the
inhabitants of the superior orbs :?
But are they inhabited Faye, there
is the question; but must we be SO
egotistical as to assume that this lit
tie ball is the only atom in the wide
universe, endowed with God-given
intelligence? In the
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1881-12-03
xAnm,.n,A ESnrKc-a.

"Oh, deur," sighed young woman, after exploring the festoons and furbe lows of her new spring shit with des- perate air for some time, "I do wis' iressnakeIs would put in pocket. Oi I wish l was man. Bob, how man, pockets have you got?" Brother Bo ter some seconds of profound aritn- metical effort answered with de ibera ton tinged with sadnesa: We'll let Il sea. four an three is seven and four IS eleven. but I mean to have another pu i'll my vest right away, and an inside
 e on both sides of my coIt woull b la ldy. Father carries things some ilnes ill his hat, but 1 Can generally gei | ong with about a dozen pocAets. ; Pc kets are a privilege which must be opened to. the female sex. The mc0n- niences of feminine attire for busin ss> purposes are sufficiently onerous witt . put making it barren of pockets. Trim ming Is most all pockets nowadays, ex opt that they seem to be put on wrong side out. Even the lady's purse has te .le carried in the hand, or Is exposed Ill t shallow outside bag with mouth gap ing to the passer-by. There is scarccl Il woman's right of which the s X is in more dire need than the right t. pockets. It is q concession which vii lot be gained perhaps til wTuag from dressmakers hy campaign It tn ballot-box. But it will have to come When 1t was once decided to teaci women the alphalet, all other exclusive lmmunities Of n ;nhood were throw D to her, and iH due time pocket, rig t side out and receptacles of the cur rent impedimenta ofimmorial souls shal be devised both to improve and adorr tj.e attire of won2nhood What voul man be without pockets?
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1881-12-03
THE sM4Kr rE.4YnLRR.

On the way to Terre Haute, a traveller with the air and appearance of man who knew it all approached the fat pas senger and said, in the shocked tones of a man of fine feelings:
 "Wasn't it dreadful ?'
 "I should say it was, the fat passen- ger replied.
 Did you hear about it ?" the travel CT continued, more impressively than ever.
 "I saw it." the fat passenger replied, even more impressively.
 There was an awkw.yd silence of sev eral minutes between them, and the traveller went back to the sent wit. discouraged expression. Presently he came forward and approached the tai, thin passenger.
 "sir," he said, "did you know they were taxing up collection for his fam ivy"
 1T should pause to hesitate, said the tall, thin passenger. "I headed the list with a ten dollar bill myself"
 The smart travellers countenanco dropped, but he spoke still hopefully:
 "Ah, you heard of the sad circum- stance, then?'
 "Heard of it?" exclaimed the tall, thin passenger. ''I was mixed up in it all the way through.
 The smart traveller sighed and once more resumed his seat. His face bright ened up after awhile, and he came to the front once more, laying his hand softly on the arm of the sad passenger.
 "Sir," he sad, "did you know the train ran over man at the last station 2
 "He was my only brother" said tine sad passenger, in a hushed murmur. And then he bent his head forward and covered his face with his hands.
 The smart traveller looked really dis tressed, but he rallied by and by, and, in last determined effort, he approached the man on the wood-box. Assuming an expression of the most intense hor TOT, he said:
 "Pitiful heavens I am faint witt fear and horror yet Did you know tho train struck & man on. that bridge ant tore him to pieces ?"
 The man on the wood-box leaned for ward, shaded his mouth with h1s hand and said, in Q thrilling whisper tha went down the car:
 "Sh! Don't give it away. I an that man y
 It seemed to be about time to clos the lodge.-BWdcte.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1881-12-03
HOW TO BUr 4 HORSE.

An old horseman speaking of this sub iect says: If you want to buy horse, don't believe your own brother. Take no mans word for it. Your eye is your market. Don't buy horse in harness. Unhitch him and take everything of but the halter, and lend him around. If he hes corn, or is stiff, or has any other failing, you can see it. Let him go by himself little ways, and if he slaves right into anything you may know he's stone blin6. No matter how clear and bright his eyes are he can't see any more than a bat Back him up, too. Some horses show their weakness or tricks that way when they don't in any other.
 But be as smart as you can, and you'll get caught sometimes. Even an expert gets stuck. A horse may look ever Go nice, and go a mile in a minute, and yet have fits for instance. There isn't live man could tell it till something hap pens. Or he may have a weak back. Give him the whip and of ho goes for a mile or two; then, all of sudden he sits down on the road After rest he gets up and starts again, but he soon sits down for good, and nothing but der rick could raise him.
 Do you know what dummy is :? We'll, I'll tell you. He's a horse that doesn't know anything. His brain has gone wrong. A dark stall and over feeding have ruined his digestion and | that has affected his brain. Drive him out a ways and pretty soon he will jerk his head around and pull right straight on one line. You can't hold him; it's no use to try. The first you know he has dumped you in ditch, or smashed you up against lamp-oost. Tie him in q stable and he'll back up till he breaks every halter you put on him. Stretch rope across the end of thestall so he can't back out and he'll climb up the wall.