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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19
How lie Managed.

"How do you manage 10 always
have money in your pocket?" asked .
friend of another, the other day, and
continued: II pay out what have and
then forget, and half the time have not
a nickel, and am often embarrassed by
it. and cannot get in the way of re-
membering TO supply myself with
change" THAT was just my fix"
said his sympathizing interlocutor,
s.and with me it extended to everything
-soiled handkcrchiefs or none at all,
and everything that q man conld for
get. Well, sir, got married. and my
wife found that she had to provide for
me, and zee that l was supplied with
such things. That suggested happy
idea, and l elected her treasurer Of the
firm, and now she sees to it that I have
handkerchiefs, gloves, money, and all
such personal necessaries. '.But does
she not ask you what you have done
with the money she gave youp" mo,
SIR" was the reply, with some asperity
tiny wife is gentleman-I should
say lady, with what in a gentleman
would be gentlemanly instincts"
: That is just like my wife," put iu
a bystauder. .'She said never knew
how to pack my vali,e. and said she
would pack it for me. and so when l
opened it at the hotel l found . dozen
collars and no shirt"
"Do You make your wife the treas
urer of the firm?" asked the sleek and
happy husband.
"No, sir, don't"
"Well, sir, you just give her q hun.
dred dollars, and put her on that kind
of training. and Ill wager you q bai
that your shirts and collars will match
every time"
Chicago" shouted the brakeman.
and each one wended his way to his den
and desk, pondering on the lesson oi
the hour. - Chicago Interior.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19
MeissOnier and Women.

Then, here are two new anecdotes of
that much discussed gentleman, Meis-
sOnier. The French artists contempt
for women is well known, and one day.
during the height OF the Empire, being
on visit to Campiegne. where all the
leading French painters of the day were
invited in turn. he expressed himself on
that subject to the Empress with more
freedom than pOliteness. The fair
Eugenie attempted gently to combat
his ideas. "Itis no use talking, your
Ma 'esty." he blurted out. finally;
"show me she Raphael. or female
Rembrandt or a female Meissonier, and
I'll change my opinion. but not till
them" When the time came for him
to take his departure, by - nmand Of
his imperial host and hostess, he
was presented, as souvenir of his
visit with the beautiful Sevres tcte
tete set which adorned his room, a SIM
liar one being placed in each of the
guests chambers at Campiegne.
"Much Obliged" was his curt and un-
courteous response: "but I do not want
it," One day he was invited to dine by
the Duke de Morny, who had just pur-
chased one of his finest pictures. and
who had caused it to be placed on an
easel in a conspicuous position in his
gallery. After dinner the Duke in
formed Meissonier that he had just
made fresh acquisition for his collec-
ton, aud that he would be pleased to
have the artists opinion respecting it.
So he took Meissonier into the gallery
and led him up to the easel. Meisson-
ier took chair, seated himself in front
of the painting. and considered it for .
long time in silence. well, what is
your opinion?" asked the Duke at
length. "My opinion is that you should
be proud to possess such a master
piece" was the modest reply.-H:ta-
delnL.n Bulletin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

The Eastern papers speak of the
splendid uses Of the willow flhcr Tor
spinning and weaving into cloth, and u
Is said to be better than hemp or fas.
But there Is kind al willow tree that
grows on the north slope o, tho high
mountains about eighty miles eas, of
Los Angeles. on the border of the Colo.
RADIO desert, which is used by the Caba-
zon Indians 10 make baskets, light and
impervious TO water. They are better
than any tin. galvanized Irun. or any
other kind Of . receptacle for water.
They are used extensively BY Msxicans
and old settlers. and last. with constant
use. dozen or fifteen years. They arc
made quickly by tho deh fingers cf
these Indians, and ars sold chisfiy 10
tourists. merchants and regular Gus.
toners. This n . peculiar product oi
the Pacific coast, and not only novelty
TO Eastern people. but also 10 . great
many Caliiornians who do not live
where they have ever seen them. Lee
Angsies Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

she HAD Noting . t bread. can
We bny n)Ir sing food A., adds
with au humb.e emile. There is o..
V of supply NJ That need, bu. he
-irl would rather die. 1t Is no ni a.,.
BIT Stern rcIlity. She Is q II now.
one amo2g unnumb arnd t.Aa y! $ O
he silent he.o!S of the .ie; nd tie
unnotcel ma, tyrd IN Of the alb rct
poor.
l have sad beio'e that their WORK
never ceases. here , however, one
exception. " hen III. s.ic are ..tak-
ing sto .k''-whlch In !; ems tw.; e a
year work is slack. and it fares had
with the w'rkcrS; otherwise good
nee ile-women have not many di cui-
ties in obtaining work. If trade unions
they know nothing. and ev If they
did they would not dare to ,in them,
partly from fear of exciting the il.-wll
OF the employers. or Father OF the
sweaters" and a'sp be alse t ere
would be plenty of people ~iling to
take the work for a loy and even
lower wages. shoul they attempt to
strike. They are hungry and they
can not wait, but must take what they
can get. The in'ro uction Of se~ ing
machines is greatly lamenle | in tha
East End. Before their time paw was
incomparally b. tier, the women could
earn living by their wages in n, now
they barely exist. 40 hich can
not be done by machine is by no means
better paid because it is doae bv hand.
In one case anybody wi linz t 90 to
the East End is free TO in ,ure about
the correctness of this statement -
two women are sewing soldiers k ts: 1t
can not be done b machine. and by
eighteen hours of labo the women are
enabled to earn | Il. Il Iay. Why, |
ask, in the name OF wonder are there
still so many women enga red in this
work while domestic servants are al
ways wanted? Because, | am tod in
reply. to become Il dom es.ic servant a
girl must at least have Sd &c ID a OF de-
cency and order; before she can Law a
table she must know what it is to t At
a covered table, AMI be.or. she can
make a bed she ought TO have seen
something else than a ra .ged pallaSse.
or, worse still, led ii led WITH dnty
rag. the only bed of many OF the poor
est. This is said 10 be the case with
may. But there are many well skill eG
in the domestict;es who nevertheless
starve as seamstress IS. It the COM
mon resource OF the emale unattached
Nearly every one can sew the work
can be taken up and dropped as the
case may be. and it is handicrart to
fall back upon.-PH Ndh t:ete.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

One rainy night, Just no the workmen
were hurrying homo 10 supper. IN old
woman. carrying . large bundle u
quilts. climbed onto q yellow South nos-
ton Car near the corner of Dover ssrVst
and Shawmut avenue. taking 3 seas %
the inside. and leaving hss load % The
front platform. In lev moments ths
conductor camc In, took her ticket and
went forward 70 where twu mss were
standing talking with tho driver. One
Of them passed out two chocka which
the conductor punched. and then said
II want you 70 pay for this buadle." :"
81 shall not pay Tor H." asserted ons
Of the men.
II never have paid anything fur u.
and shan't now" replied ths other.
looking u his companion In . mysss.
rious manner.
Ill II ;,.. you don: !, J. Pay faro on sAss !
"O6 with Il II you think II your best
way" came tho reply. q which The
conductor got mad and hurled u Iuso
the mud. The men paid no attention
to the act and continued 10 talk with
the driver.
"Aren't you going 10 look out foe
your luggagep asked the conductor.
after waiting awhile for them 10 gst o.
don't know anything about h."
came the reply. 1T don't belong 10
u.s."
Then the conductor gave the bell
rope desperate yauk and ran back aft-
er the bundle. Whom he returned With
1t all muddy, the old lady Just lot ous
on him. and he had b, coax the two
men on front 10 swear that II fell esf BY
accident before she would consent 70
keep quiet II Boston 0iobs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

During the last two decades Damsscu.
has been In connection with the outside
world by means of magnificent dlrs
road, bullt and operated by q French
company. A regular diligence leaves
each city nj 4i3O o'clock In the morn.
Ing. aud arrives at the opposite terminus
at sir O'Clock. approximately. In the
evening. Another. carrying the malls.
leaves at about dusk from either city.
The diligence started with q crack Of
the long whip. just nj tho hour pro-
scribed. A phalanx of six powerful
horses, arranged in thre-s abreast, was
the motive power Every ii,e or eight
miles. according to the character of tho
country. there was n change of horses.
which was promptly effected. Whefa
the gradients In the road were shArpass
the horses were displaced by mul-s. tho
best animals always being provided, In
order Ia shorten the time of the ascent.
took my seat next to some high
toned natives. who were munchlng cu-
eumbers a fayorito dish. A vciled ma
tive woman sa, opposite Aftcr u tina
she evidently became convinced that I
was, like brutus. an honorable man,
aud removed the veil. doubtless thls
was n special token Of Syrian favor, I
Thought; hat the revelation of brunette
loveliness was not sufficient 10 make me
grateful for the indulgencs. A few
minutes later discovered that II va,
no, In order Ia honor me that this free.
dom had been adopted. but in order ~
facilitate the operation of smoking.
lbcftly rolling up some tobacco insoa
piece Of paper. this Arab Venus com.
msnced 10 pun nalvely away at her
Oriental cigarette. without - much ~
asking " the smoke were offensive 10
mo. Presently she found the Oecident.
sl way of sitting uncomfortshis. 10
her stccklEgles fest under her. snd
planted the other over srslpss ths cush.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

A handsome sofa pillow can be made
a small cws.s the material may bc
cashmere. should siik. velvet or satin
he asstsei ioo expensive. Select line
rsse. ss escsllent quality will not
eosns to more than 81 yard, about
shre'quarters ~ q yard will make
lssTe cushion pillow. A rich blue
esshniere of deep cherry gives
bright aad cheerful effect when prettlly
desxfaiej Make the top side rs orna-
nen'si ~ 4 may Ia Desired; tho oppo-
sits slie Il better perfectly plain, run =
larTe sllk vs gold cord around the edge;
The will sssst irom eight ~ twelve cents
ysstii t~e et swo aud q half var is 10
al MAJ 10 needed. tiuish thu corners
WITH sass~l. so correspond. or ribbon
lows sonnet ues iooplng or bow-kno,
~ The es's'' iorm. q neat aud effective
n'.h 10 the rerners. Tho decorative
drsiyh u be-, wrought In embroi,iery.
Arriigae work l- handsome. vet the
fstnsf i much a. be- prs'esvcd, e<pc.
"'kliy sn all w"ul fabrics A lovely
P'ii"w design y hal by g ustering fow-
'ss. iof shstaasss. iune ro@es Ia ono cor
l'sf sal, rlnks the opposite corner.
sslssm whleh biosssa,s In August.
'aisst With Paris daisies. these have
'lssf white petals aud yellow ilsc. An
"sheF artistic daslga has bunch II
'ssey Ftss.. the top of which is Tying
.jss, As " disturbed by the wni. on
TIE F'unni ate scattered 4 ais 'cs. butter.
cups Ani " u r,,se.. The ground IL
vice 80, lawn grass, which IL wrought
y chenille. rre.rnting four shades of
Efreni the ect is ess eevingiy rieas-
lag esF tho - ttsred blossoms are
'Hs'eFiie' @ various Sizes. somc Tying
shd o'he,s ust ready 10 light on the
ies'ss. = hnsmiaa bird is lowering
over The fn,iering grass that 10 tied up
me : b"seh 81 rips wheat - Wesfern
hsfsi.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

Pupils in the public schools are
kept Mt work upon arithmetic from
eight TO ten years. This fact has re-
ceived the attention of Mr.. Washington
GLADDEN.. who says: "The reason why
nc-seventh Of the years allotted to
human life are consumed upon the
study OF arithmetic is that the science
has been developed in most of our text
books 10 needless extent" He finds
n great many super;luous subjects are
introduced; that the application of
arithmetic TO all manner Of possible
and impossible transactions is extended
so far that life becomes a burden to
many pupil before the book is fin
ished. lie would shorten the time OF
this study two or three years.-Er-
chaWoc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

-Jones-"Ha! ha. Life will now be
worth living. I must show this item
of news to my next-door neighbor. He
can't fail to take the hint. The paper
says some genius has invented noise.
less violins for practice and they are
already on sale" Smith (wearily)-
THAT won't help me any. I've got tt
have my sleep broken until greater
boon appears" Jones "Why, what
could be greater boon to humanity
than nO;seless musical instruments?
Smith-(mopping his throbbing tenn.
pies "Noiseless babies. ~ Phiiadel
phia Call.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19
Blinks. exclaimed our ed

HELLO, Blinks. exclaimed our ed
itor. as q seedy-looking individual
shambled into the Office. "what's on
foot now?" "Why, you see. sir. replied
Blinks. Il am about to start another
paper, and Another one?'
queried the editor; "what has become
of tis 1ornddo?' And the Tonaahawk,
and Cyclone. and half dozen others?"
''Gone up. gone up" sadly replied the
protector of the ephemeral publications.
$50 you are going to start a new one.
are you? What is the paper to bep" Il
thought as the others didn't pay." mur-
INJURED Blinks. 81 thought I'd start a
subscription paper this time. - Boston
Courier,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

"A Philadelphian who visited the
Isle of Wight this summer says that
English yachtsmen do not indulge to
any great extent in brass buttons or
gold laced caps. the ''bcst FORM being
to stroll about Cowes in plain blue
fiarnel snit. without ornament. and Q
plain cloth cap OF shade totally differ
ent from that worn BY naval officers. -
PhiiadeiDh'r r. p--ss
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

-"Well, tempus fugit is here again"
said the dude boarder, brushing the flies
away from the table with his napkin.
"Guess you don't know what tempus
means, replied the telegraph operator.
scornfully. "Guess l do, insisted the
d. b. "What does it mean, thenp" ''It
means fly time, of course! Think
never studied Germanr'-OH City
Derrick.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

-Breeling sows should have plenty
of room for exercise and be fed plenti-
fully on grass, while those intended for
sla"g' iier should be fed on concentrated
food and kept CLOSELY confined.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

When a man is caught stealing
horses out West. the public never sus-
pend judgment. They suspend the
horse-thief instead. Boston Post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

Tho aa1isgs Il spspnsus lurln -
luckily g .dss vslss. = 9 c1os1A ~:
saturday 60 q ths0 ssel wpe4r -
body a child Who ho1 usee ~ ln
dessh frosn 1viakIsx snrtooh oHl4
seems theA ~ uafog>ooooo 1nc1o4
whoes aes Wes nelhi1g eyw owoRooM
was Ia Ne hahn q nkIsklaa q ~
dv~gs h the xIsees 49, ho>@16e qpooo1
Tor ~ usoehef'e coo1Dmeua 1&b =
itself ose weuld have GAeeHA4 : -
cent esrse of deAsh, M - lllo1o e&(l1
appears 10 have go day "a ~ e :
bottis eentainiag. - 6)nGUs teee, ~
carbolle sGld. Ths isfs nateeolIy
bvoughs n 3 vug1lst q seet&essal 1n0lk
bs,t sslds'i si6sr " ~ eGbes skas ~
bostles ougkt - hove hoon pfup~sin ~
heled. tksr srhoo5 boae1s ksss 49, s
gucA deal. bat fses u wiil ~ splns
time hcfose tkey eet - far ~ teArAton
two yesr. old. u fsad.~ Lsssss TsN1k
-forsy-alss sus ef nlsy usmeu>o1
school. l.sesehsrs. whs reeeosly tn1k -
their ahy1s n WaaAsngsea fteu11ee3,
have rcsiguea oet escep>e< mo14
nony. 1kee y etue 8 np<1 ehsw ~
the liisietk. alehca0A oks 4 ~ - ~
mortal homsly. dkSssss TssSsss.
This weslshless msu h ~ void =
the Clinese hAsksv. llss.gwA n t'o6s
Too. lis esys tsses spsa - sees1o q
esSos 0ya ou4 an6 ri eo0kmaop1 = -
worth I.om Ga e1p tnelA vklqA y 80
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-12-19

he Canadian Goyernment intends 90
mass thorough exploration of tho
ksss' Inland srs that occupies so large
ap,'tien ~ North America. The coun-
w bsfsiriiug upon Iiudson's bay has
hsfr'oi'fe bsen II value merely for its
isf erur, but the Canadian Pacific Rail-
s'si, which !. hslng constructed through
'hs wilderness between Lake Superior
ana hudson's Hay. tss called attention
W the Industrial snd commercial posi-
Utilities ~ tb. latter. There Il said 10
wheat r''glon north and northwest
7" Minnesota aud Dakota. large enough
'" supply all the world with Hour. Al
snf fsse. the tanadisn Government has
srphntsd experienced scientists to re-
veal so the world the exact value ~ the
,'E'cn surrounding llud-on's hay. This
matter ~ interest Ia us. for tho
."s esbno, bc distant when all North
N'nef'ra viii he our.. There IL no nat
wv. h'undsrs b.twrcb the United Staies
s'a we i'oininion. Ihs latter IL mill
'sn'S isduleDslble. aud iis continuance
.s aetehdsnc, of Gr.at britain IL an
"'s'h"n'sm. Dsmoresfs Monfhiv.
~
r'n,e ~ tie dime novel writer's are
h"fft Ia Frt their pay. otherwise
80 ~ rsi-o their work. aud not
'"eh startling statements as the
y" ~ =" sri esf In type, II grew up
~'"''"i iho't ever knowing what
.s - 20. - q parent rs'alls wss. Tor my
-eHf die when INV eldest brother
v" p''a. Esis syi,~ss
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-19
Ethelbert Barksdale, a Native Of
Rutherford County.

Correspondence Nashville World.
There is perhaps no more prominent
man in the House of Representatives
Just at this time than the new Congress
man from Mississippi, Ethel Barksdale
Eminently fitted for the place to which
his fellow-citizens have been pleased to
elect him, he bids fair ultimately to rise
to that greatness to which from the be
ginning, nature destined him to attain.
He is native of Tennessee, and she is
Justly proud of him, nor can she yield
all to Mississippi-for though the adopt
ed mother claims his services, the real
parent clings to him with maternal affec-
ton and motherly pride.
He was born in Rutherford county,
but went to Mississippi in early youth,
adopting journalism as a profession.
He has also been engaged in farming,
and no man in the State has taken more
interest in her agricultural welfare. He
conducted the official journal of the
State for many years. He was men,
Der of the Confederate Congress, serving
during the existence of the Government.
He served on the Platform Commit
tees of the National Democratic Con-
ventions of 1860, 1868, 1872 and 1880.
He was on the Democratic electoral
ticket for the State-at-large in 1876. He
was also President of the State Electoral
College. and afterwards Chairman of
the Democratic Executive Committee
from 1877 to 1879. Recently he was
elected to Congress from the Seventh
Congressional District.
No niggardly policy will ever retard
his sense of right. No narr0w-minded
legislation can ever curb his love for JUS
tice. He has the unbounded confidence
of large andlintelligent.c constituency.
He is consistent member of the Meth
odist communion. In person he is of
medium hight, his hair is gray, his eyes
dark and piercing, and his manner
quiet and persuasive.
A private letter from a Tennessean
in Washington says: "a few days
since, I visited the House. All eyes
we're upon Mississippi's new Congress
man, Mr. Barksdale. | am told he is a
Tennesseean, and right glad did | claim
him as such. 1t is great pity that the
good people of Rutherford did not keep
that boy at home, for we need just such
in our own councils, and | feel that
Mississippi has robbed us of one who is
rightfully ours, of an honor which
should really belong to us. He is fast
becoming a national man, and ! could
but notice the attention with which this
habitually 'listless and christening
House regarded him"
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-19
The Appeal for 1884.

The APPEAL, having for forty-three
years been recognized as the exponent Of
Southern thought, Southern politics and
Southern industry, and shared the vicissi-
tudes of the Southern people, it is now par
tieipatiug n their prosperity. Its increase
in circulation and business has been steady
and unbEoken. II has many more readers
nor than ever before in its long history,
and Il will Be the aim Of the management
to xxc ! continuance Of this patroDag
b publication of broad, full, COM
plelH enterprising journal, commensurate
With he growth Of the city, the prosperity
81 The South, and shall rank with the
Il rge and Influential papers Of other great
G les. Il has aud win have correspondents
at all important points contributary TO
Memphis and will use, a. it is now doing
the telegraph freely for its own special re-
ports Of all interesting events. The year
1884 promises to be one OF the most i'm
portant in this crowded and eventful CEN
tury. Il will witness a Presidential cleo
ton Of unusual interest. and in this great
contest the APPEAL will be where il has
always been-the friend and advocate Of
the Democratic party. The APPEAL for
1884 will present TO Its readers daily faith
full and full record Of current events.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-19
LOCAL AND OTHER NOTES.
Pearl River is booming!

Pearl River is booming!
The o. R. Singleton leaves to-day with
a good trip up.
Miss Liz !ie Carraway left for New Or
leans last night to attend the Mardi Gras
festivities.
The Telephone Exchange has furnished
its subscribers a Directory including all
connections to date.
Remember the Bridges Twins at the
Opera House tonight. Admission fifty
csnts-children half price.
The Circuit Clerks office, and the resi-
dence of VIM. J. Brown, Jr., will soon be
connected with tho Telephone Exchange.
Miss Gibson and Miss West, two very
charming young ladies from ST. Louis, are
visiting Mrs. viii. Henry, al the Mansion.
Mrs. H. H. Bate, daughter Of Gov
ernor Lowry, and her two little daughters,
are up from New Orleans and are stopping
at the Mansion. A
Mrs. David Campbslk q oiney, ILL.,,
mother of Mrs. Geo. Lemon 81 this city,
returned home Sunday night after visit
of several months.
Mrs. J. Z. Harris, o. Mobile, is visit
ing Governor Lowry and family. We had
the pleasure of meeting this accomplished
lady in Lockport, New York, last fall.
The pamphlet copies of the proceed
ings of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen,
for the year 1888, have been delivered at
the Mayors Office, and all citizens inter
ested can obtain copy on application
to the extent of the number printed, five
hundred
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-19
The New EsighbOrs.
From the Somerrille Journal.l

From the Somerville Journal.
Mrs. Slingchin put her head owe the
fence and thus addressed her neighoor,
who was hanging out her weeks wash
ing:
"A family has moved into the empty
house across the way, Mrs Clothesline.
"Ies, know"
"Did you notice their furniturs"
"Not particularly"
1.-TWO loads, and wouldn't give dol
lar load for it. Carpets wouldn't
put EN- down in my kitchen. And the
childrenl won't allow mine TO asso-
ciate with EN-, you bet. And the moth
er She looks as if she had never known
a days happiness. The father drinks, |
expect. Too bad that such people should
come into this neighborhood. wonder
who they are q
Il know them"
DO you? Well, declare. VII
theyg are
The mother is my sister, aud the
fatheris the superintendent Of the Meth
odist Sunday school"
A painful pause ensues,