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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
Lord Brougham as Il Critic.

AS critic Broughan was nuiaue,
and it IL earnestly to TO nope tia, ho
will long remain So Ihe recklessness
with which he sienouI ced other men S
opinions on subjects OF which his own
knowledge must have been very slender
the heartless energy With which he
worked what he was pleased to regard
as bis own peculiar and all-powerful
engine, the Edinburgh Rtoie,c, in
crushing the Efforts of struggling
geuins; the unmanly eloquence he
displayed in vitCperating those who
had once been his friends but had
forfeited ell claim to his regard by their
selfish and unmerited success; the calm
assurance with which he threw discredit
or that which he was unable to dis
prOve-by such arts did he maintain
his reign of terror as r. critic; aud
although the crushed worm sometimes
turned, it found its destroyer safely
sheathed in the infallibility of the
RerieU, from whose decision there was
no appeal. Byron was successful in
biting the bitter; but men of less wit
tried in vain to retaliate upon "bluu-
deripg Brougham." Perhaps his most
shameless attack was that upon DIR.
Young's Undulatory Theory Of
Light" Brougham considered hipself
to be an authority on optics. When
about eighteen years of age he con-
ducted a series of experiments On
the Infection. Reflection and Colors of
Light" and sent q paper giving an
account OF his researches 10 the Royal
Society. In his autobiography he says
that had his discoveries been
properly followed up, the art of
photography would have been given to
the world half century earlier than it
was--a truly deplorable oversight.
When DE-. Young's theory was pub
lished. Breughan reviewed it, uphold
ing the then received material theory.
An experiment was described by Young,
the result of which could not be ex-
planned by the theory of material rays !;
and Brougham, with characteristic bold
ness denied its accuracy without being
at the trouble Of repeating it, ascribing
the error to the unsteadiness of the
learned investigators hand. The ar
ticle was hailed as complete refuta-
tiun Of the undulatory theory" and
the unhappy propounder, DIR. Young,
was covered with ridicule. He replied
to this onslaught in pamphlet, stating
that in tie experiments in question his
hand was not concerned ut all and al
together an able vlndicstion of the the
ory he had advanced; but Ms only one
copy oft was sold, his appeal WAS vain.
Yoang had justice done to his views
ultimately. for the uudulatory theory
is tho one now generally accepted; but
how lobg Brougham delayed that
justice by his vain and hippant article
1t is hard to say.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
Circumstantlal Evidence.

A lawyer in Central New York gives
the following account Of ono Of his
first cases:
"My client sued neighbor for the
alleged killing of favorite dog. The
proof consisted in the mysterious dis
appearance of the animal, aud the
possession Of dogs skin by the defend.
ant, which, after considerable argu-
ment, was brought into court in evil
dence. 1t was marked in a singular
manner, and was positively identified,
with many tears, by the plaintiffs wife
and daughter as the undoubted integu-
meHt OF the deceased Bose. In sum-
ming up to the jury, was in the midst
of highly-colored picture of the virtues
Of the deceased, and of the love OF the
children for their four.footed friend,
when l was interrupted by O slight
disturbance in the crowd near the door
of the little school house which served
as courthouse. Looking around, l
saw my clients youngest son, a tow
headed urchin OF twelve. coming for
ward with dog whose skin was the
exact counterpart of the one put in
evidence. The dog wagged his tail
with good-natured composure, and the
boy cried. in his childish treble. Paw,
Bose has come home Iga,bered up
my law.books and retreated, and l have
never had perfect confidence in circum-
stantial evidence since. = Editors
Drawer, in Harper's Magazine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
Pursuit of knowledge,

We are ignorant in youth from idle-
ness, and we continue SO in manhood
from pride; for pride is less ashamed
Of being ignorant than of being in
structed, and she looks too high to find
that which very often lies beneath her.
Therefore condescend to men of low
estate and be for wisdom that which
Alcibiades was for power. He that
rings only one bell, will hear only one
sound; and he that lives only with one
class, will see but one scene of the
great drama of life. Mr.. Lock was
asked how he had contrived to accumu.
late a mine of knowledge 80 rich. yet so
extensive and so deep. He replied that
he attributed what little he knew to
not having been ashamed to ask for ia
formation, and to the rule he had laid
down, of converting with all descrip-
tions of men, on those topics chiefly
that formed their own peculiar profes-
sions or pursuits. myself have heard
a common blacksmith eloquent whom
welding of iron was the theme; what
we know thoroughly we Can usually
express clearly, since ideas will supply
words, but words will not always sup
ply ideas. Therefore, when [ meet
with any that write obscurely, or CON-
verse confusedly, am apt to suspect
two thinge: first, that such persons do
not understand themselves, and Sec
ondly, that they are not worthy of
being understood by others.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
The Reporters Mistake.

On the Saturday before the Fourth Of
July the reporter OF one OF the Boston
daily papers, seeing long line Of watt
ing men, bank. books in hand, stretching
ont through the door Of the New Eng
land Trust Company into the street..
hastily pulled ont his note book, wrote
q headline, "Run en-. Well-known
Boston Bank" and hastening round TO
the side door waited ON the courteous
secretary, whom, to his surprise, he
found sitting rs oomposedly a. Q ksg OF
oysters and indorsipg checks.
"How do you hold out?" asked the
scribe. breathlessly.
"Hold out!-oh, pretty we'll for this
warm weather"
"Can you stand the run till two
O'Clock
Run! What run?"
"Why this rush on the bank-long
string of people there-won't break
you, will it-won't have to suspend,
ell 2"
"Break. suspendl" said the secretary,
beginning to take in the situation.
"Why, young man, this il Q rush to
put money in, not take it ont. It's Sat.
urday before the 4th of July, three days
in one, and ss we are receiving deposits
at the rate Of ten thousand dollars .
minute, We can stand it if the clerks
don't faint away or Our safes break
down."
The reporter tore of the head line
from his note book sheet and d. parted
q wiser man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
A jewish Movement.

A movement of great importance to
the adherents of the Mosaic faith has
lately been initiated in New York. A
wealthy and leading congregation, that
known as DR. r.Kohler's g, has decided, after
long controversy, to hold its services
hereafter on Sunday. The arguments
in favor of the new movement were to
the effect that the customs of the trade
in the city demanded the attention OF
the men to worldly affairs on Saturdays
as much AS on other days, and although
some were ready to sacrifice their love
of gain TO respect for discipline, this
willingness was mostly confined to the
older members, the rising generation
having manifested a growing disincli-
nation TO observe the appointed Sab
bath. On the other hand, it was urged
that q service on any other day than
that designated by Mosaic law would
lead to perilous results. chief Of which
was the danger of drifting wholly away
from tho faith and tho requirements of
the established ritual. 1t was suggested
by way Of compromise and to quiet the
apprehensions of those who could not
mske up their minds to adopt the
Christian Sabbath, that the Sunday
exercises might be more intellectual
than devot oual, consisting perhaps of
moral lecture with sacred music.
Professor Felix Adler's Ethical Culture
Society-an outgrowth of the Jewish
reform movement-has probably exer-
cised an influence on the minds OF those
in DR.. Kohler's congregation who advo-
Gated or approved of the innovation.
The Jews in America, says the Spring
field Republican. despite their distinct
i've faith and customs, have shown q
willingness and desire for social sssim-
ilation with their fellow citizens and for
cooperation in movements whose aim
was the general veal. As rule they
have been loyal to the theory of popu-
lar government, for which their conere-
gational system of management within
the synagogue has rendered them
peculiarly sympathetic. Their ritual
includes petitions in behalf of all
constituted authorities. and the first
public prayers offered in New York
for the recovery OF the President were
read at synagogue on Saturday, July
I'd New York Home Journal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
Arab Drinkers.

Arab topers differ in opinion VS. to
the amount a man should drink. the
most generally received opinion being
that it depends upon the company one
drinks H. Abu Nuwas' idea was to take
four bottles ut sitting:
Four humors In our body dwell,
AS wise phy sicians teach;
50 give. If you would fain live well,
bottle unto each.
But perhaps he was hardly Judge
of what was prudent in this respect,
since, from his own account, he was
seldom in a condition to ascertain. II
is related of him that on one occasion
seeing a man drunk he burst out laugh
ing; whereat his neiehbor asked, "Why
do you laugh when you yourself are
like him every day?"
"Just so, said the incorrigible topper
"but l never saw drunken man be-
fore; because I am always the first tc
get drunk and the last to get SOBER"
Finding this worthy one day drunk
az usual, Hareud Alraschid said to him
half in jest and half in anger, "Abu
Nuwas, hereby appoint you chic
magistrate OF all the dissolute scamps
in the city
II am quite ready to enter upon my
duties" was the reply; "hss your
majesty any case for my court?n
The impertinencs nearly cost him hi
head, but he succeeded in pacifying hil
offended sovereign.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23

THE STONE ARE OF EaYpr.-Much
interest has always been attached by
anthropologists to the stone age Of
Egypt on account of its bearing on the
antiquity OF man. Hitherto tho finds
OF stone implements have been purely
superficial, but in March last General
Pitt Rivers. President of the Anthro-
biological institute, discovered worked
hlnts two or three meters deep in
stratihed gravel a1d mud near Thebes.
The gravel had become 80 indurated in
Egyptian times that they were able to
cut sqaare-topped tombs supported by
square pillars in it. and these have re-
mained in their original condition to
this day. Some of the implements were
chlsled out OF the gravel in the sides
OF these tombs.- Nature.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
About People.

MIR. Cernuschi, the originator of the
Money Commission now in session al
Paris, is Milanese by birth, hut by
choice Partisan, where he made hi.
large fortune. He is man of striking
presence, tall, handsome and very
courtly in manner, and to those fine
points he adds great generosity, amid
bility and hospitality.
The King of Sweden and Norway,
during his recent stay in London, re-
ceived In special audience Madame
Lind-G -Goldschmidt and conferred upon
her this large medal of the king sur
mounted by the royal crown in dia.
monds, to be worn round the neck with
the ribbon Of the Seraphim. The Order
OF the Seraphim is the highest in Swe-
'den, and it is said that this is the first
occasion upon which this distinction
has been conferred upon lady.
A wealthy widow. interested in the
preaching of Rev. DIR. N. W. Conkling,
pastor Of Rutgers Presbyterian Church,
New Jersey. aent him, his wife and
children to Europe, paying all tkeir
expenses, and, upon their return, pre-
sented him with furnished mansion
worth $4,000. She has also presented
Mrs. Conkling with 500, 900 in Govern
ment bonds Chicago Journal.
One evening at Cedarmere saw on
the library table new book, very gay
in red and gold. Look in it," said
Mrs. B., =" it is Christmas gift" 1t
was the Mother Goose Melodies"
affectionately presented by her husband.
In it were the words, ~ know of no
other book in the world that has been
read more diligently or has given more
enjoyment than this"
The property Of Mrs. Langtry, the
famous beauty, has been sold out by
auction. She had an income of E1,20O
q year, but the demands of the social
current into which she and her bus.
band noated were so great that they
became overwhelmingly involved in
debt. The report that Mrs. Langtry
will appesr on the stage, to retrieve her
fortunes, is revived.
The new opera house in New York
City will be the property, says cor.
respondent OF the Springfield Repubi-
can. of seventy stockholders, who con.
tribute au aggregate of 81 $50 900. The
list is headed by John Jacob Astor and
William w. Astor. The Vanderbilt
family is represented by William H.,
father. William K. and Cornelius, SONS,
and Hamilton Mex. Twombley. son-in.
law. Then there are ex-Mayor Cooper,
James II. Keene, Jay Gould. D. o.
Mills, Levi P. Morton, our new
Minister to France; James Gordon
Bennett, and Others. Each of the
seventy subscribers will have box,
and there will be forty-two boxes to
rent
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
A Persian Legend---Revlsed Ver-
SION

When Malek ell Adib left the home o.
his childhood that he might 60 Wes
and salt mine and grow up with the
country after unloading upon some
smart fellows down in the province ss,
his mother gave him forty pieces o
silver. and made MIN promise never t.
tell lie. "Go, my son." she said, in
q voice husky with hsirpins. "go; We
may never meet again, and if we do
Will probably be married before you
come back and it wouldn't be pleasant
Tor you to live at home and have to call
some square-headed old multi PA. ~
The youth went, and the party he
travelled with was assaulted by road
agents. who shot the driver, cut open
the mail bags. blew open the express
box and went through the passengers.
When one Of the robbers asked the
boy how much he had. he replied with
surprising candol:
Il have ten dinars sewed up in my
garments
The robber laughed a hoarse cultural
laugh in the United States language
and passed on to an elderly man, think
ing the boy lied. Another robber
asked the boy the same question and
receiving the same answer, laughed as
did his comrade. Finally the chief
called Malek to him and asked what he
had. The boy replied:
81 have already told two of your
people that l have ten dinars sewed up
In my gray Clothes
The chief ordered his clothes to be
ripped open and found the money.
And how" he asked came you to
tell this?"
Because" replied the boy, 81
wonld not be false to my mother, whom
solemnly promised to never tell lie" d"
Jaw, cheese that" the robber chief
replied, that's too diaphanous. strip
ling; it won't laundry. Stand him on
his head. fellows, and tap him for all
he's worth"
SO the robbers stool Malek on his
head, and pounded the soles of his
feet with the bastinadoes until he
disgorged from various secret pockets,
belts. double shoe soles. and from the
straw and cushions OF the coach, 125
dinsrs, gold watch, q lot OF Erie stock,
seven railroad passes, some promissory
notes, new Derringer, photographs Of
Maud Granger and Sara Bernhardt, q
marked poker deck. flask of Old Cabi.
net whisky, some chewing tobacco, q
diamond pin and blood stone ring,
package OF counterfeit los, and
slung shot. They then cut of his neck
and tossed him over into the canyon.
That" said the robber chief, as he
pocketed the bulk of the swag, will
teach him TO keep his promise to his
mother tho next time. Always play
awful close on a man who tries the
honesty lay on road agent. - Hawk
eve
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
Dressing for the Children.

81 am glad of rainy day once il
q while," said Mrs. Lake, "especiall,
when 1 have some work want to finisl
off, as we have to-day, Lucia. Their
will be no one calling to-day, surely
so what is the use of your stopping Il
dress Your husband is away for th'
week, and we can just take our eas,
in these morning dresses, and keep OF
with our sewing"
1.-THE boys Will be home at 3 o'clock,
said her friend, taking down her wavy
hair and proceeding to dress it in her
accustomed graceful fashion. l will re-
mark that it was not done up in bangs
or frizzes," or snarls of any sort, bui
was arranged in rich, classic style
which gave the appearance of the noble
beautiful matron she was.
Dressing for your boys!" exclaimed
the other. mo wonder folks talk oi
the extravaganza of the times, when
mothers make such parade to meet
their school.boys at the tea table," and
practical cousin Eunice shipped off a
thread in a very energetic manner.
1t pays" said the mother quietly.
as she took q fresh pair of cuffs and
Slipped into them pair of sleeve but
tons Freddie had given her on her
birthday. He had saved up his pen
MES to buy those garnet buttons, and
he liked to see her wear them, as she did
almost overy afternoon, although she
had prettier ones.
Cousin Eunice could dress up richly
on occasions, but for the bosom of her
family she had set of "old gears" as
William said, which, if they were
useful, were not ornamental. The
children did not admire mother as they
might in those dresses, though she was
quite good looking woman in good
clothes.
But, Lucia, you can't afford to put
on that pretty cambria suit which it
took such time to iron. What is the
use of mussing it this rainy day."
II am not going out in the rain, and
the duller it is out of doors, the more
cheerful like to have it in the house.
The boys always like this dress, and
like to see them pleased. Iudeed,
think l care much more for the opinion
Of the folks under my own roof than I
do for those away. would rather be
admired by my own boys than by an
Indifferent company in somebody g
parlor. And, Ennice, think all these
things help to keep our hold on our
boys when they grow older. When
they are just passing out of childhood
into youth, feel that they need a
mother almost as much as whom in the
cradle. Indeed, another might give
the baby food and clothing; but boys
at the latter age need a great mother
love and care to keep them from going
wrong. Everything that draws them
nearer to a mother. and makes them
respect her more, is worthy of atten.
ton. My boys never think of walk
in the street Of an evening. but some.
times spend an hour at friends house,
or ask a few boys here. Mother is al.
ways importuned to join in any games
or plays, and very often takes hand
with them. Oh, it would be dreadful
to me to feel that my boys were slip
ping away from mothers influence, and
l hope never to know il, even when my
head is grsy."-[Arthur's Home Mag
azine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23

The German fisheries society. at its
annual meeting in Berlin on May I'd,
gave most encouraging signs of its en-
thusissm and we'll directed efforts. Co.
operation with like societies in Austria,
France and this country. was acknowl-
edged to be very profitable. About
6,OOO, 600 ovs had been properly placed
in German waters, and very satisfactory
results had been obtained with 100000
American salmon ova and the same
number Of shad ova.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
A Lyric of the Road.

u and down the train boy goes,
Up and down the whole day long;
And the world that travels knows
How he chants his little song.
How he sells, by hooks and crooks.
Peanuts. candy, apples, books.
"Oh my masters, List to me;
Here are goobers from the ground;
Fresh laid dates from DER the sea,
English walnuts sweet and sound,
tHistory tells, with truthful tongue,
They were old when Cain was young,
"Buy my candy, uoved of flies,J
Apples from the western State;
Bite them once-with sad surprise
How each bitter hesitates,
Or, If tired CT life you be.
Eat the ancient goober pea.
"Dates are dates; the Tunis war
Kills production, stops the deal:
Try these almonds-here they are
Imitation flint No; real
Hard to crack, but harder still
They are to bite; just eat your fill.
Buy some figs; ah, well l know,
Dyer figs you cannot find;
Older than the olives grow.
Lesther covered, sawdust lined.
Here. from bleak New England's strand
Maple sugar, full of sand.
Buy my wares, kind masters, do:
Like the best of wines, they're old;
Years have fed since they were new,
And I'll cry them till they're sold.
Planets through their courses range
But my stock will never change"
So all day and all day long,
To and fro the train boy goes;
Cheerlly he ch ants his song,
As his ancient stock he shows.
And the pilgrims, journeying.
Smile to hear the train boy sing.
-IBurdette. in the Hawkeye
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23

Long Island people are terribly sub
ject to fatal lock jaw in case of slight
injuries. This unhappy popularity is
attributed to the general use of fish as
a top-dressing for their fields. but this
theory is damaged by the fact that the
tetanus is just as bad in winter as
in summer; and other places using
hsk-dressing are not especially troub-
led that wav.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23

In the once elegant country seat
of Lord Baltimore. q few miles out
of Washington, a room in the second
story is yet called Clsy's room. and is
exactly as he left it. The walls are
painted green; the carpet is green,
with geometrical roses; buffet is dec
grated with painted china; over this
hangs Clays picture; the towering bed
has three carpeted steps beside it; his
dusty shoes. of cloth and patent
leather, are where lie left them, and his
inkstand of china. Also chair with a
projecting leaf, on which the Missouri
Compromise was written.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23
How I Have Plenty of Fish.

some years ago, says O writer in the
Farming World, conceived the idea
of raising fish in artificial ponds both
for my own amusement and as luxury
for my own table. constructed q
pond covering about two acres of
ground by throwing up an earthen
levee or embankment across the head
OF small hollow, in which arose sew.
eral springs. which filled my pond to
the depth OF from two to eight feet,
clear, pure water all the time. The
next thing was to get my pond stocked
with desirable fish, which soon suc-
ceeded in doing by the use of seine
in our small lakes and few empty
barrels to convey ths fish home. I now
have my pond we'll stocked with white
perch, q choice game fish, black bass
and catfish, and with hook and line
can have choice fish on my table every
day, ii want them, at little or 30 ex-
pense. They are not only u great table
luxury, but afford fine sport to those
fond OF angling, and might be made q
source of considerable revenue. Every
farmer that has his springs or running
brook on his farm ought to build him
o pond and raise bis own fish. II can
be done ut very little expense OF
trouble. and since l have constructed
my pond have been surprised at so
few farmers of the country enjoying the
luxury of fish. There is no healthier
diet than game fish, and nothing can
be produced 80 chesply. In construct
ing fish ponds it is important to have
your water as pure as you can and to be
successful in raising game fish, Jour
water must either be supplied from
springs or running brooks. Catfish,
buffalo and common perch do we'll in
stsgnant water. The German carp is
also said to do we'll in muddy ponds.
Game fish must have reasonably pure
water.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-23

Concentrated food will not alone
sustain life. Every animal requires q
certain volume of food to maintain the
natural expansion of the stomach, and
hay and other articles are mingled with
the more nutritive grains. The barge
horses along the Moselle and Saar, In
Germany, readily eat sawdust mingled
with their oats. Its nutritive qualities
are yery slight.