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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE.

"The wedding chest" was the name
given generation ago in Virginia and
Pennsylvania, to brides outfit of I'M
derwear, table and bedlinen.
When a girl passed her Twelfth year,
and could use her needle with skill, she
began to prepare her wedding chest.
Marvellous were the mysteries of hem
stitching, fell, embroidery and lace-work,
bestowed on these snow-white garments !;
each, as it was finished, being laid aside
for the far-of wedding.
A common Christmas gilt was deli
cately fine set of table-cloths or towels,
for the "outfit" of little girl in panta-
lettes, who would not be allowed to
dream of lover for years. That bride
was looked upon as little better than a
pauper, who did not bring to her hus-
band enough linen OF her own making
to furnish their house.
Her mother, Il generation earlier,
helped to spin her outfit, custom
brought over from England by the early
cOlonists in the South, Indeed, the
word "spinster" originally meant a
woman who had spun and prepared her
marriage outfit. Another custom among
wealthy families in the same section
was the storing of certain amount of
wine, on the birth of daughter, to be
opened on her wedding-day. More COM
mendable was the practice of putting a
sum out at compound interest, or the
setting apart of a certain number of cat
tie or sheep, whose increase was to fur
nish the dover for the little newborn
daughter.
The motive ut the bottom of these
old-fashioned customs was, that a wom-
an from her birth was regarded as a
prospective wife and mother, and the
duty Of her parents was, according to
these old prejudices, to make her ready,
in purse. plenishing, knowledge and
housewifely skill, to be helpmeet to
her husband.
The daughter of the bonanza king.
nowadays, whose trOusseau IL ordered
wholesale from Paris, and exhibited to
the reporters of the press for publication
is prepared for marriage on totally diff
ferent bases of theory and fact.
But between these two classes there
are innumerable grades of young girls
who have as small means as the old
fashioned farmers daughter, but whose
education, tastes and habits are the
same as though their fathers were worth
millions. They initiate in their weddings
and in their married life the later
fashion
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

when yon buya iifty-cent or dollar bottle of
Ammen's Cough Syrup, and have taken the
outs de WRAPPER off, see that there is a strip
over the cork bearing the signature of the
manufacturer. which to counterfeit is felony.
Any friend who will furnish us information
upon which we can convict one Of those thiev-
ing, fraudulent imitators, we will pay the sum
OF hve hundred dollars We have a good
remedy-an honest remedy the best remedy
III Tile world tor the diseases for which it il
recommended, and it is too valuable remedv
to mankind. and pecunarily to the inanufac-
turer, to permit any dishonorable scoundrel to
put worthless imitation on the market to in
Iire ats reputation. When you have a cold or
cough, ask for Ammens Cough Syrup, and do
not suffer yourself to lie talked into biyipv
any other preparations
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

A great while ago Philosopher came
across an Egg and Hen. He wanted to
know which was the oldest, so he asked
the Hen which was first, she or the Egg
why, you FOOL" said the Hen, II
laid that Egg myself. There would be
no Egg had not first been Hen to law
1t. Ask me harder one" Then he
asked the Egg. "Why, you Fool. ~ said
the Egg, chow could there be hen I'M
less there was first an Egg to hatch it
from? Hens come from Eggs. Now
ask me sensible one" And the Phil
osopher was greatly puzzled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
OVER FIVE THOUSAND COPIES SOLD

'Of the CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS SOUVENIR.
This is a collection Of Original Poems of senti-
ment and affection, elegantly illustrated and
bordered with fringe, combining the daintness
of a Christmas Card with the permanence of a
Gift Book. 1t is beautiful gift book, over
flowing with graceful sentiment of greeting
and affection, which may be appropriated by
the sender, and will have a meaning to the
| recipient.
Put up in envelope, with post protector, and
lished by JAMES T.. WHITE & Co,
Booksellers, % Dupont St, San Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
A HOTEL MANS LUCK.

Mr.. }. q. Tyler, chief clerk at the Union
Depot Hotel, Ogden, had rheumatism in the
muscles of the chest and left shoulder BY ap-
plying the Great German Remedy three days
he realized complete restoration, and he is of
the opinion that there is nothing equal to the
st. Jacobs OIL for pain. The Great German
Remedy is also specific for burns and sprains.
Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

On the appearance of the first symptoms
as general debility, loss of appetite, pallor,
chilly sensations, followed by night-sweats
and cough-pIompt measures for relief should
be taken. Consumption is scrofulous disease
OF the lungs:-therefore use the great anti
scrofula, or blood purifier and streng
DIR Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery "
Superior to cod liver oil as nutritive, and un.
surpassed As pectoral. For weak lungs, spit.
ting of blood. and kindred affections, it has no
equal. Sold by druggists the world over. For
DIR. Pierce's pamphlet on Consumption, send
two stamps to WORLDs DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, Buffalo. n. Y.
Every day influential Mormons leave Salt
Lake for the East in the interest Of the Church
Buchu- Paiba." Quick, complete cpre, all
annoying kidney and urinary diseases 81.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Farmers in the West predict mild
and open winter this year, because the
grounding has not yet made his nest
in tie ground. When 4 cold winter is
coming the animal begins gathering
leaves Tor his nest about September 1st
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Instead of feeling tired and 'vorn out, in
stead of aches and pains, would. you rather
feel fresh and strong: If you continue feeling
miserable and good-for-nothing, you have only
yourself to blame, for Browns Iron Bitters
will surely cure you. Iron and cnchona are
its principal ingredients. 1t is a certain cure
for dyspepsia, Indigestion, malaria, weakness,
kidney, lung and heart affections. Try it if
you desire to be healthy. robust and strong, and
experience its remarkable curative qualities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Richarl Arthur, OF Fort Atkinson,
Wis, has been held in S. 900 to answer
the charge OF cleaning cancelled postage
stamps with chemicals and selling them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
CHAPTER I.
al was taken sick a year ago
with hilinuc favarv


with bilious fever"
My doctor pronounced me cured, but
got sick again, with terrible pains in my back
and sides. and got SO bad
Could not move!
/ shrunk
From Dds lbs tn 120. had been dpctoring
for my liver, but it did me no good. did not
expect to live more than three months be.
gan toNse Hop Bitters. Directly my appetite
returned. my pains left me, my entire system
seemed renewed AZ if by magic, and after using
several bottles | am not only rs sound as a
sovereign but weigh more than l did before.
To Hop Bitters l owe my life"
Dublin, June 6, 81. II. FITZPATRICK.
How TO GET SIcK.-Expose yourself day and
night; eat too much without exercise; work toO
hard without rest; doctor all the time; take all
the vile nostrums advertised, and then you
will want to know hOao TO get ,ceu, which is an.
swered in three words-Take Hop Bitten
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Mr.. II. U. Barley, GENTRY Mill, TEXAS
says: 81 used Browns Iron Bitters with bens
fit for general debility, neuralgia, bad blood
and weakness"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

MIR. o. ID. Brooks, druggist, at BAYOU SARA.
La, says; 81 have heard many persons rec.
ominend Browns Iron Bitters who have tried
its virtues"
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ALL RIGHT.

An old gentleman entered Michigan
avenue car ut Twelfth street yesterday
walked forward and deposited a before
the-war umbrella upon the seat, returned
to the rear door, opened bead purse,
extracted two quarters and handed them
to the conductor, with the remark:
"Eef il please you, fifty cent tickets -
The conductor handed him an envel-
ope and the old gentleman returned to
his seat. Drawing from his pocket and
adjusting to his nose a pair of IRON
trimmed spectacles, he drew the tickets
from the envelope and pinched it to see
II it contained anything more. Then he
unfoldesl the ribbon of tickets, read the
printing upon the first one, compared it
with the second, turned them over and
scrutinzed the other side, and closely
scanned each one in order, occasionally
comparing them with the first. When
apparently satisfied that they were all
alike. he counted them by telling them
off between his fingers
All this had been highly entertaining
Ia Il wcll-drcssed young lady sitting OPP
P"sitc. and at the moment when he con-
clud"d his computation and raised his
eyes, she was smiling broadly. Look
ing out over the top OF his spectacles, he
regarded her intently for moment, and
then, leaning forward, said:
E.et iss all right, Madame"
Then the other passengers smiled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Dujardin's Life Essence is the remedy fol
the Overworked brain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
CANCERS AND OTHER JUNIORS

1t takes :" bucket shop" to make Il man
turn pale. 1.-THE Eye.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

The steamer Manistee is supposed to have
gone down in Lake Superior with all on board.
numbering twenty five.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

For cough OF cold there is no remedy equal
to Ammens Cough Syrup.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

successfully treated by Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association. Address, with stamp for
pamphlet, Buffalo, n. Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Your Samaritan Ne,rine cured my sons
fits" writes Mrs 5. NJ Parkhust, of Grard,
Mich
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Its much easier to lay plans than it is to
hatch them. springfield News
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

What is the differencr between the Nortl
and South Pole? All the difference in the world
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

All pain i'll the nervous system, wind collie
cramps, ETC., cured by Samaritan Nc,77ae
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
LOSS AND GAIN.

DIjardin's Life Essence positively cures
Hystena, and all nervous affections.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

If a cough disturbs your sleep, take Piso'
Cure for consumption and rest well.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Dujardin's Life Essence cures neralgia and
nervous headache.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Historians are hired by the day in
New Hampshire. Every town is having
its history written, and business is good.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

AN ITALIAN HERCULES. -cardella, an
Italian residing at Reno, Nevada, has "A
spinal column double the ordinary width
and bones and joints of similar size. He
IL, therefore, though Of unusual size, a
man Of unusual strength:
lie can lin 4 man of two hundred
pounds with the middle finger OF his
night hand.
The man stood with one foot on the
ho"r, his arms outstretched and his
hands grasped by two persons to balance
his body.
Cardella then stopped down and placed
the third finger of his right hand under
the mans feet. and with scarcely any
rercePtihle effort, raised him to the
height OF four feet and deposited him on
II table near at hand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Somebody says lager beer is Teutonic.
Cambridge Tribune
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

are treated with unusual success by World
DisPensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y
Send stamp for pamphlet
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

'Rougn on corns." 15c. Ask for it. Com
pete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Dujardins Life Essence makes the old feel
young again
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Sore Throat. etc, quickly relieved by B,v,cn' s
R'onchioi Troches. A simple and atfectual
remedy, superior to all other articles for the
same purpose. Sold only in boxes
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

The inhabitants of Massachusetts are
worth an average OF 81 800 apiece.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Dujardin's Life Essence conquers nervous de
Laay, Toss Of memory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
OUGHS. HnARSENEsS

Tough on Coughs, BIC, soc, 81, at drug.
g,sts. Complete cure coughs, hparseness, sore
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28
ADVICE TO CONSERVATIVES.

Sacramento complains of an over supply Of
hoodlum boys and girls
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

\ bill for dover has been filed in the
Chicago Circuit Court by lady who
says her husband, in 1882 Ga year after
her marriage to him), sold lot in
Chicago, and that she never joined in
the transaction. The property has since
passed through dozen hands, but she
wants her third interest, all the same.
The brook purls through the meadow,
and ashen skies look on the lovely corn
field, over which circles the thieving
crow. 1t is is autumn, there is no doubt
about that, and if you don't believe it,
just try to take an uninterrupted walk
in your old straw hat and Oxford ties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Dujardin's Life Essence is The GREA,
FRENCH NERVE Tonic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

Orders to grade the railroad lot at Guayma.
have he, n issued.
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FITS. EITS. FITS

truth crushed to earth will rise again y
ir vlded the yeast is not sour. Texas Siftings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1883-12-28

MARINE A Cot
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and strength. that ssvss smetcieuor
You're very truly,
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>, Strength for the weary - Dujardin's Lite
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-14
What Men Need Wives For.

1t is not to sweep the house, and make
the beds, and darn the socks, and cook
the meals, chiefly that man wants a
wife. If this is all he wants, hired
servants can do it cheaper than wife.
If this is all, when young man calls to
see lady send him into the pantry to
taste the bread and cakes she has made;
send him to inspect the needlework and
bed-making; or put broom into her
hands and send him to witness it's use.
Such things are important, and the wise
young man will quietly look after them.
But what the true man most wants of q
wife is her companionship, sympathy
and love. The way of life has many
dreary places in it, and man needs q
companion to 90 with him. A man is
sometimes overtaken by misfortunes; he
meets with failure and defeat; trials and
temptations beset him; and he needs one
to stand by him and sympathize. He
has some stern battles. to fight with pow
erty, with enemies and with sin, and he
needs woman that, while he puts his
arm around her and feels that he has
something to fight for, will help him
fight; who will put her lips to his ear
and whisper words of counsel, and her
hand to his heart and impart new in
SEPARATIONS. All through life through
storm and through sunshine, conflict
and victory; through adverse and favor
able winds-man needs a woman's love.
The heart yearns for it. A sister and a
mothers love will hardly supply the
need. Yet many seek for nothing further
than success in homework. Justly
enough, half of these get nothing more.
The other half, surprised above measure,
obtain more than they sought. Their
wives surprise them by bringing q
nobler idea of marriage, and disclosing
a treasury Of courage, sympathy and
love
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-14

and Utah bills are also prominent
measures that must 20 by the
board The bill to retire General
Grant, and that for the relief Of
General Fitz John Porter are
among the most conspicuous pri-
vate bills not passed. Blu a Congress
that would give universal satisfac-
ton, and receive unreseryed COM
mendation, would be an anomaly
with the diversified and discordant
elements of which our country is
composed; and the nation will have
to resort to that inexhaustible
source Of consolation, the reflection
that it might have been worse. In
the personal character of its mem
bers, this Congress was fair aver.
age. True, the last days were
marked by several exciting cpl.
sodes, caused by lll-natured and Ill
mannered remarks of personal
character, when members exchang
ed opinions the reverse to compll-
mentary in loud and threatening
tones, descended to manners lack.
ing dignity and decorum, and in
dnlged in the supplementary cpl
thets Of mule driver. cut-throat and
gambler. Such incidents have not
been confined to this Congress, bat
have been witnesses occasionally
from time to time in our national
halls of legislation. A large class
of spectators consider such proceed
ings refreshingly piquant, and ma
ny expressed dlssppoint ment at not
being present on Thursday evening
when the Infatuated member from
New York, Mr.. Van Vorhis made
his attack upon Mr.. Page, Of Cali
fornia. But the sentiment of the
members at large is strongly
against these occurrences, and the
offensive party is always forced to
apologize, which generally amounts
to the stultifying explanation ofab-
solute lack Of intention.
The accumulated work of two
years crowded so upon the last
hours Of Congress that the pressure
was overwhelming. The one hun
dred and fifty members who were
going out, were painting to get last
chance bills through. The citl-
zens Of Washington and visitors
never before took so much interest
in the proceedings Of Congress, and
have crowded the galleries by thous.
ands.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-14
WASHINGTON Letter.
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1883.


The Forty seventh Congress end.
ed at - o'clock Sunday, when the
gavels at each end of the capitol
simultaneously fell. The Senators
and members are free, and are al
ready going their various WAYS
Probably no Congress ever began
with richer opportunities, but the
record of good works is not full.
It did some things, perhaps, ii
ought not to have done, but it must
be recorded to its credit that it left
undone many things the lobby
wanted it to do. There were somt
accusations Of jobbery, but howev.
er harshiy its actions may be crit.
cised on some points, it cannot be
accused of showing a disposition to
be corrupt. Like many Of its pre-
decessors, it was dilatory during the
first months Of the session, and did
not settle down to hard work until
IN full sight of the close. This de-
lay was culpable, and is the cause
OF hundreds of measures dying with
thus Congress. But the failing
bills were mostly Of a private ma.
ture, only few of them being Of
Importance to the whole country
The bill to provide a national edu
cational fund is one that dies with
general regret. The national il.
brary bill goes over for another
year. The bankruptcy, shipping.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-14

Virgins prediction Of terrible
March storm has been partially full
filled. In Canada, q heavy snow
storm set in on the 7th inst. and
continued three days. Snow fell to
the depth Of five feet. On Satur-
day heavy storm set in along the
New England and Gulf coast, and
considerable damage was done to
shipping. The storm was the se-
verest in the Bay Of Fundy. At
Halifax the tide during the blow was
the highest known since the Saxbey
gale. It was on a level with the
wharves and considerable property
was washed away. At Boston cell
lars and streets were flooded though
the damage to property was slight.
The prophecy Of the storm struck
such terror into the Massachusetts
fishermen that the vessels were un-
able to get crews, the men refusing
to 90 until the expiration of the
time set for the gale, and the mark
cts were left unsupplied and thou
sands of dollars were sacrificed.
Not few cases of insanity are
traceable directly to Virgins pro-
phecy. As whole, Virgins is pro.
nounced fraud.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-03-14
Canned Goods.

The consumption of all kinds of can
ned goods has increased rapidly of late
years both at homo and abroad, though
our expectations are restricted by an ap-
parently unfounded prejudice in Europe
against the American article. Canned
salmon and oysters are our principal
expectations in this line. Acomparative-
~ small amount of corn is exported,
though some goes to London and to
Germany. The home consumption of
canned corn, however, is very large,
and it is thought that canned goods
generally, corn included. will ultimate
~ be among the most important of our
expectations. One of the largest dealers
in New York estimates the total annual
production of canned corn in the United
States at 100000 cases of two dozen
cans each, or in all 1920, 600 cans Of
corn, Each can contains one and one
half pounds of corn. Yet larger
quantity Of tomatoes is consumed. An
other dealer says that about one-half
of the canned corn is packed in Maine
from Maine corn. -NeaU York World