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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01
Locomotive Bell Ringing b.
Steam.

Railroad men are just now greatly
interested in novel appliance to loco
motives, whereby the heretofore labo-
rious task of ringing the bell at Cross
ings and while approaching towns and
villages. which has devolved upon the
fireman, to the manifest neglect, in
many instances, of his other duties,
will be automatically performed by
steam power, easily regulated and con-
trolled. The not infrequent loss of
life hereabouts, as we'll as through the
western country, where grade crossings
are, as a rule, unprotected. has set rail-
road men to thinking, as in the major
ity of cases veriicts against the roads
employing the careless 6remen have
been recovered. 1t seems strange that
so simple an application Of steam, of
which there is always surplus in loco
motive boilers, should not have ere this
been made. The device consists merely
of small cylinder containing re-
volving piston, connected directly with
the bell.yoke by means of shaft. The
motion is regulated by valve and cut
off, SO adjusted that by slight move.
ment, it is thrown "cff the center,
and instantly set in motion. The bell
then rings continuously until checked
by similar slight movement. 1t is in
constant readiness for use, steam being
" on continually after the firing of the
engine, and is thus instantaneously
available in cases where It is desirable
to give warning. The device is easily
applied to locomotives. of whatever
make. There are districts in the West
through which, for miles, the tiremen
are required by law TO ring their bells
continuously, and, at the same time,
are obliged to keep their fires MP to the
required standard.-! Boston Herald.
The last, best fruit, which comes late
to perfection. even in the kindlie-t
soil, is tenderness toward the hard
forbearance toward the unforbearing,
warmth of heart toward the misan.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

Tho range Of friendship has hardly
limit. Intercourse ia l.ot needful TO
its continuance. Equality in years is
not requisite. Nor is parity OF posi-
ton essential. The fines. natures tri-
umph over social inequalities, mutual
trust and affection can triumph over
the chasm between wealth and poverty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01
Two Words.

Short prescriptions are easily remem-
bered, but there are great many peo-
pie who think they are not getting the
worth Of their money unless the physi-
clan to whom they apply gives them
half page of directions. There is
both science and common sense in the
simple rule given below which it cost
a woman ten dollars not to know enough
to practice herself, without asking:
A respectable, elderly lady-patient
went to London to consult the very
highest authority about her dyspepsia
and its accompanying ailments. She
waited very patiently for her turn,
entered the awfHl presence, told her
pitiful story, put out her furred and
creased tongue.
The doctor listened and said, "Um!
All! Yes, Just So" Then he looked
profoundly. awiully wise.
Now, doctor, what shall do? 1
have tried everything, and nothing
does me any good. Can you do any
thing to help me?"
Yes, madam; you must cat slower" "
She waited for her prescription, but
the doctor did not write, and was evil
dently expecting her to go. He thought
she might 5e hard of hearing, and
spoke louder, "Eat slower"
BY an involuntary but slight move
ment OF his right hand she saw there
was nothing to do but pay the fee. The
two gnineas dropped, and she sadly left
his office.
Two guineas for two words! But
they are worth the money. Eat
slower" is very wise and important
counsel. There is time for every
thing-and AS eating is one of the most
important things OF our mortal life, the
time We take to do it right is of very
great mportance.-G Golden Rule.
GOoD STORY OF A REPORTER. Mr..
". +. Gill's brother was one of the
characters of Boston. He was an easy
going, jolly and worthy Engllshman.
As a reporter he was tho parent of the
humorous method of reporting here,
and is said to be responsible for much
of the wit that gave the Boston Post its
early reputation. Many good stories
are told of him. Here is one Of them:
He WAS present ct q eOmmemoration OF
the butte of Bunker Hill. Everybody
knew Counsellor" Gill, as he was
called, and while the patriotic senti-
ment was at its highest point, he hap
pened to mention that his father was
one of the soldiers of that fight. This
stirred the enthusiasm at the table, and
it was insisted that this son of a fighting
father should make q speech. He rose
to do it, but after recounting faithfully
his fathers prowess, quietly remarked
in conclusion that his father was sol.
dier on ihe British side" Temple
ton," in Hartford Courant.
10 CLEAN BRAss.-Immerse or vast
it several times in sour milk or whey
This will brighten it without securing
1t may then be secured with wooleI
cloth dipped in ashes.
To REMOVE Rust FROM STovEPIpE
Rub with linsed oil Ia little goes {
great way; build q slow fire til! it ii
dry. Oil in the spring to prevent j
from rusting.
Steel knives may be saved from rust
ing by being rubbed with mutton tai
low, wrapped in paper, and put in
baize- lined chest.
To boil potatoes successfully: Whel
the skin breaks, pour off the water ant
let them finish cooking in their owl
steam.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

Happiness is Ike a sunbeam, which
the least shadow intercepts. while ad.
versity is often US the rain of spring.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

81 have no patience with man who
can't remember thing no longer than
it's being told him." exclaimed Jones,
impatiently. Now can carry thing
in my mind month, II need be" j"
You lucky dog, Jones" remarked
Pendergast, quietly; cit isn't every
body that has so much room in his mind
as you have, you know"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01
Tho Winter IN the Northwest.

With many settlers at the Northwest
The past winter has been prolonged
struggle for existence against the
elements. A German farruer two years
n..o took mp IG0 acres ot land near Big
Lake. Dakota. Last year no raised
wheat and received 81 200 for it. Lay
Ing III what he considered an ample
supply Of fuel. he set hia house il order
for the winter. Two ether families
decided to leave their houses and to
lodge with him, for mutual protection
and comfort. Soon the supply of fuel
was consumed, and the three families
had to bestir themselves to keep from
freezing. They dug railroad ties and
telegraph posts cut Of tie deep snow
and burned them. After this source
had boen exhausted, the two families
that had quilted their houses we're COM
pelled to take part III tearing them
down, aud the woodwork soon went the
way of the other fuel. Next followed
the furnitte. il neighbor named
Becker finally harnessed five strong
horses to sleigh to force his way TO
tho nearest railway station for u load of
coal. He was caught i'll IL snow. drift,
and two days later was found frozen
stiff in his sleigh. his dead dog lying
upon him, and the fiyo horses standing
dead in their trucks. His body was
taken to his family, nailed mp in boz
and plsced in the grGin-loft, to be kept
until the ground should allow uf burial.
Another family Of tho noighboi hood
WAS only saved from starvation by
making sOuO OF An oX.Ekin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01
Surveyor of taxes ITO literary gent -

Surveyor of taxes TO literary gent -
" But surely you can arrive at somo cs-
innate of the amount received by you
during the past three years for example.
Don't you keep books?' Literary gent
treadilyj j-"Ob, dear, no. lwrite them -
SurveyOr-"Ahem! l mean you've got
some sort of accounts" Literary gent
"Oh, yes. lots "-(spryeyor bright
ems up) -" Unpaid"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

CHARCOAL FOR FOwLs.-There is one
thing which nature does not supply,
and which civilization renders quite
necessary to fowls. It is charcoal.
Charcoal made Of wood does not an
swer the purpose. 1t has no taste Of
food, it is not attractive to fowls. and is
seldom eaten. But if anyone will put
an ear of ripe corn in the fire until the
grains are we'll charred. and then shell
oil the corn and throw it to the flock, he
will see an eagerness developed and a
healthy constitution brought about
which will make o decided improve.
ment. All pale combs will become a
bright red, the busy song which pre-
cede laying will be heard, and the
average yield of eggs greatly increased.
a woman residing in in Bristol, vt.
inserted this card in the local paper:
" Lost, strayed or stolen, frola mis-
bereaved househoHld, one red-headed
man, five feet and eight inches tall. full
set of false teeth on upper jaw, and one
real one on lower jaw, yellow sniff or
upper jaw. Please cause said r,n tc
be arrested and returned to his bereaved
wife" The man subsequently returned
to the bosom of his family, and without
arrest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

The last, best fruit, which comes late
to perfection. even in the kindlie-t
soil, is tenderness toward the hard,
forbearance toward the unforbearing,
warmth of heart toward the misan.
thropic.-LRiehter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

When tho man who is hired to write
two Decoration Day speeches, one for
Southern and the other for Northern
use, and lie gets them in the wrong
envelopes, it is very embarrassing to
the orators when they get about one
third through with the orations. to find
what they are coming to and that the
crowd is beginning to pick up stones
and clods Of earth. II Exchange.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01


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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01


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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-07-01

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
Brutal Murder OF Two Children Near
Washington.

WASHINGTON, August S.-Tbe star tins
evening gives an account OF the discovery
of The murder Of two children M the
county on Saturday evening. The horrible
crime was committed on the farm OF Joseph
Fisher. a markpiman. which stands on the
Fort Bunker Hill road, about mile north
Of Brooks station, in the county. Here
Fisher lived with his wife and widowed
.ister.inJlw. and the two children OF the
latter. / zZie. AGED six, and Joe, aged three
wears. saturday the older members Of the
family came into the city 10 attend TO thelr
business. and left the chIidren-as tney
were accustomed 10 dO--alOne in the house.
Mr.. Fisher returned 10 his home from the
Northern Liberty market about O'Clock
saturday evening, drove hf> wagon through
the grounds 10 the barn, noticing as be
pas>ed near Tie house the children lying on
the ground near The trees.
Having attended TO his horse, be walked
10 The house. and thought he would wake
the children, whom he believed were asleep.
When he approached them the Signt tndt
met his eyes was horrible. They were ne
vOnd waking. Their clothing was stained
win blood. The girl's skull was crushed
in, ana there was terrible wound on the
BOYS forehead. Dir. Fisher at once gave
the alarm. tn police Of the second pre-
ciucl were notified. ard an investigation OF
the murder was begun at once.
The first arrest made by the police we're
those Of Christina aylor and her daughter
Rose, two c0lOred women, living in
stone house on Fishers place Just at the
gate leading from the main road 10 Mr..
Fishers house. The old woman was ar
rested because she was seen 10 leave Fisher 3
housa in the affpru0On bV the farm hands
working near by. Yesterday Thomas
Con, her grandson, was arrested. Coroner
Patterson held an inquest yesterday morn
ing, and, a. little light was thrown upon
the murder after all the available witnesses
were examined, adjourned il until Wednes-
dav next.
Both women deny any knowledge OF the
crime, but their conflicting statements put
then under strong suspicion. The old wo-
mao, who is unable TO tell her age, says she
came from Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
Especial t.Iegrsm % The Dlspatcb !

LYScHBURG. August S.-Only few dele
gates 10 the Republican Convention which
meets here Wednesday have arrived, but all
the hotel rooms are ergIged, and an army
Of new spaper-men are on band. Those in
favor Of co5liiOn with Malone ReSdi nsters
will have headquarters az Red-Men's Hall.
The StraightOut headquarters will be at the
old Lyrchburg Club room. AT the latter
place the State Committee will meet tO-mOr-
row to decide upon a hall for the Conyen-
ton, for which purpose HolcOmbe's Hail
has been engaged by the StraightOuts
and the Opera-House by the Coalitonists.
II Is the general belief here that there will
be a furious tight between the factions
from the beginning. aud the boiling OF one
side or the other is expected. Chairman
Cochran, who will call the Convention 10
order and preside until temporary chair
man Is elected, is 4 SlraIghout, but Secre.
iary Brooks Is a CcSlilionlst, and Brooks
claims the right to frame the roll from Gre
dentials IN his possession. Both these
o fficials are cOlored. The Coalition MEM
bcrs OF the State Committee want to UNDER
stond from Cochran what his purposes are.
The StraighiOuls would Ike a peep o.,
Brooks's roll. so the war will really CON-
mence in the commsttee. John +. Lewis,
r. 9diuster candidate for Lieutenaut-Goy-
ernor, is here. General Malone is not now
expected. The presence Of General Wick
ham, the leader u TIE Straightouts, is de-
sired by bis party friends, and be may come.
Peter j. Carter (coiorcd) who distin-
guished himself as chairman Of the last
Republican Convention, is here, as
are Cbairmln Cochran, Collector Brady,
OF Petersburg. who Is supposed 10 be near
to Malone, and Secretary Brooks. Whether
the Malone people can prevent the nOmlna-
ton of a straigbtout Republican ticket is not
clear, but it IS clear that perfect coalition
c1nn0t be formed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
Spotted Fail Killed.

WASHINGTON. August 3 The Indian De-
partment received the following dispatch
late Saturday night from the Rosebud In
dian agency from the acting agent
there spotted Tail shot and in
SANITY killed by Crow Dog this afternoon.
No trouble this afternoon. Particulars by
mail" Il is believed by the Department
here that Spotted Tail was killed through
some difficulty growing ont Of his ex-
pccted trip TO Washington. He had been
ordered by the Indian Bureau 10 come 10
Washington with the Indian delegation due
here on the 1j'h instant. Spotted Tail ~as
coming ~ a representative Of the Sioux In
dians, and Crow Dog was jealous OF his
prominence and Influence. Crow Dog him
self wanted 10 come 10 Washington.
Spotted Tail was 10 have started 10 Ilnk-
ton TO leave for Washington 0I the very
day be was killed. Crow Dog was captain
OF the Indian police AT Rosebud.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
Lynchers RepuIsed.

FREDONIA. KAN, AUGUST about forty
armed and masked men attacked the jail
here early this morning for the purpose OF
Iynching Two brothers named Hardin. who
were confined therein for the murder Of a
man named ConuOr on the 18th 81
June. The outer door was battered
down and two guards oycrpowered,
but not until one Of the latter had
passed his pistol TO one u the pris-
oners IN the cell. John Hoffman, the
leader Of The ls,lulting party, then ap-
preached the cell with crowbar to bresk
omen the door. when be was 6red upon 10y
the prisoner, who bad received the guards
pistol, and moriaily wounded. The mob
then placed Hoffman 10 > wagon and He'd.
The sheriff raised a posse, and a soon IS
possible started TO pursuit 81 the party. II
Is said that II timan has since died. He
was wel-known farmer aad much re-
Supctpl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
Naval Preparations for the Yorktown
Centennial.

Tl. Washington special Of the Baltimore
>H ,ty,:
secretary EuHr has addressed an order 10
Refr.Admra, Wyman, commanding the
Nutl Atlantic squadron, advising him Of
ue purpose u the Navy Department to par
rmte in be- Centennial celebration, and
directing l.H to- send lll TIE available YES
,,|, h., command 10 Yorktown on or be-
fore October Is b. prepared 10 take part IN
tle cereu G.e, 90 be .nauguraied on the
cub f'lt,1me month. Toe training squad
rn HiIa.,l report 10 Admiral Wyman at
IuN0Wn. and such other war vessels as
ust happen 90 be available at the
aue. TIE vessels bringing troops from
OLDER Stale, will be assigned places in
DEE lice AID viii be under the d.
rec,i0u 5i I'D officer Of the navy. The
tennessee Tll be the centre ship. Special
attention 60 be- paid TO the French ships
thai NAV te present. The pilots Of the
Cl-,1p-4h. nd those Of Virginia are 10 be
notified 60 aeep LOOKOUT for French YES
,t,. aui 100 officer OF the navy will be de-
uUtIt Do board hem and point out the place
So w1icl '.ry are expected 10 anchor. \
,U- 5, % t- placed at the dispO>9l Of The
+ GcI commander should be desire to
eCtto blm0re or Norfolk for supplies.
some persons 0f distinction may not be
able fo obtain accommodations on Shore,
4ud Command Wymsn is instructed to
elic-'liU ,ltl persons on board The Frank
IiH. exercising nice discretion in The >elec-
'ol ri ll, -Ie>l~. The vessels OF Admiral
Nsu.l> command viii remain al York
town urt. me ceremonies eud. Admiral
NFmlu directed not 70 give the crews OF
Gag % tle F->,els liberty on shore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09

Nile. sarah Bernhardt has been appearing
10 scotland with great success. She drove
ron Glasgow 10 Edinburgh, distance Of
',iit miie,, 10 coach aad four.
4.,' Clara Louisa Kellogg arrived 10 New
i0i6 il0m Europe on saturday. She has
made DO plans for her immediate future,
ana expects 20 rest a little before trying to
's'ch decision as 10 what she vii do.
The Scott Banner SAYS: General limbo
lrn' with Mr.. Jones md bis corps OF ensi-
Beers. passed through town last Thursday
% route for Big stone Gap, where they will
% engaged for some time lCcitiDg coal
'o'os % tne company: land.
A Toronto telegram says that the rascal
SWING DO, name a. MBryin, who entrapped
fHginisn Young lady into a bogus mar
ne, has been trying The same game there,
oo1 itii suddenly when II was found that a
''eek be tried 10 negotiate WAS forged.
The Boston press snd puipits are exer-
1std about the comfort Of the cats while
3N'1 families are away al the seaside.
oyme other critics are un-feline enough TO
consider that tue starving out Of some Of
aie surplus tabbies would not be a estastIO-
gse deeply 20 be deplOred. Philadelphia
aoTth Afaerlcan.
Ne'er experiment too much but use the
i,sW means and thus secure the best re-
las Mr.. +. Luchierband, l45 { street,
Dodon, foreman OF +. Lally Il Co.'s ma
ssa,lne-works, south Boston, did 10 this
use, and writes: | bad severe pains in my
slOu'der, but after using y. Jacobs Oh |
s s quickly cured aud sm new entirely
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
A son Charged with Poisoning His
Father.

WULIAMsPORT, Pa, August S.-A sus-
pectCd case OF parricde, growing out Of
hfC-insurance speculaJions. is reported here.
Joseph Miller, aged seveuty-four wears, re-
sided with his son samuel IN lonely SPOT
near the base u Bald Eagle mountain. in
Clinton township. One day last week be-
died suddenly ana was hurredly buried
the next day. Suspicion was arous, d
among the nejg1b0rs that there was
something wrong. This suspicion was
also shared by another son, named John,
who. knowing that his brother held
policy on his father for $4,000. ana that
other parties carried more than 100000 on
his life, felt that there should DE m inyasli-
cation. Complaint was made here, and the
district attorney and coroner went TO the
~Dot where the old man was buried. A
jurv was Impanelled. the body di,intcrred,
ana a post norton examination made BY
Dr.. William Adam, which WIS 80 cOnclu-
,iye that The jury rendered 4 verdict that
Joseph Miller came 10 bis death by poison
administered by his ION samuel. The
stomach u the deceased, which gave ample
evidence Of poison. was secured and
brought TO this city for analysis. Samuel
Miller was arrested on Saturday evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-09
A Noble TrIO-Our Ticket in the south
MRAf.


Especial telegram 20 The Dispatch
BR,srOL. G0ODsON, August S.-DanleL
Barbour. Mckinney noble trio worthy
Of Virginia in her better days. The Com
yention did a grand thing in making such a
ticket. our people hail it With JOY and Gu
thu,ia,m. for we know it viii win. The
platform is everything that any man worthy
OF being cilied 4 Yirglnian could desire.
It, utterances give out ono uncertain
sound" 1t has only to be read ana I'M
delstood in order to command the sup
mort Of all true and loyal Vir-inians.
There are hundreds-yea, thOusands-Of
honest Democrats, through this Little Ten
ne.-ee district, who have been deceived by
M1hpne and his heutenants into the Read
instcr marty. that viii not follow the leaders
into the Radical camp, whittier they have
gone. Colonel Cameron opened the eyes OF
very many during his late pilgrimage
through this section. He ,tIted in all his
sueeches that ne sustained Malone Ia every
thing he had done in the State and oui Of
#. while II i, q patent fact he did not give a
solitary Democratic vote m the senate al
the extra session. We hope Colonel Came
ron will come again, a he did his own
party great deaf more damage than he did
the Democrats. Daniel, Blrbour, aud Nc.
Kinney VIII sweep like wildtire through
southwest Nirgini1.