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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
THE MISTLETOC.
10, t,e at christmas Tim"-Th" Many
Virtues Attributed {" II In Olden Days.

II, t,e at Christina. Tim"-Th" Many
Virtues Attributed I" II In Olden Days.
The custom of decoration by green
plant, and flower, in all sorts Of f'>ti
val, i, Il, old a, history, and of course
the Use of cvcrTrccn> AT Christmas
needs no explanation, nor i, the clla-
tom any less Christian because il is of
mmemorial Use among pagan nations.
The mi>lctoc, however, had Il unique
place. The Celtic peoples and the
nruid- held it in the same vcncration
hat the Romans did. 1t was used by
The Romans in religious ceremonies,
and it may have been the golden
boumh' Of the Internal regions. The
DruidS gathered ii against the festival
IF the winter ,ol>tice with great So
lemnitv. the Prince of the DrudS cut
ting it himself with a golden sickle. 1t
was used Is charm against evil spirits.
and excellent medical propcrtir, are
a,crihcd to il. Ii was supposed to pos
hrS> the power to preserve from poison,
and the mystic property Of giving fer
NAV have had reference to this ancient
belief. There was "A tradition that the
maid who WAS not kissed under a
hourh of mi>tlrtor at Christmas would
not he married during the following
wear. There was once Il notion that It's
heathcn origin should exclude it from
the Christmas decorations: but this
found no favor with the Young people
Mt any period. On the contrary.
they took good care that it should
he hung. and that it should have plenty
of berries. for the ceremony under it
wa, not duly performed if Il berry was
not pluckcd off with each kiss. and
consequently the supply of berries de
tcrmined the number of kisses. 1t did
not need the Roman use of the plant to
recommend such Il preventive of the
state of old-maidi>m. Some trace the
Use OF green bush decoration to the
original branches of vervain among
the Romans. With Romans and DruidS
the vervain was panacea for every i'll,
and they believed, above all, that it
"conciliated hearts which were at vari-
ancc'- another good office of any plant
Ill tIc VII ISLll.tS StdNoIi III III tllIS
only veneratcd the mistletoe that grew
on the oak, but the common mistlctoe
(JiScnS dlbumJ, with IFS pearly berries.
is gathered from the hawthorn, the old
appie-trec, the lime and the fir. and
from other trees. Of late years this
parasite has been scarccr than formerly,
and efforts have been made To propa-
gate it. This is done by cleaning off
the bark under any joint of a Young
tree with the moistcned thumb, and
then pressing the glutinous berry on
the cleaned place till it adhcres to the
bark; it will begin to show growth in
about fifteen months. 1t is an Obvious
suggestion that in sections of the conn
try where the statistics show a falling
off in marriages This plant ought not to
be LET die out Charles Dudlcy Warner.
in Ha'per's Maga1ine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

How many women there are working to-
day i'll various branches of industry-to
say nothing Of the thousands Of patient
housewives whose lives are an unceasing
round Of toil-who are martyrs to those
complaints to which the weaker sex il liza.
BILE, Their tasks are rendered doubly hard
and irksome and their lives shortened. vet
hard necessity compels them to keep on.
To such DIR. Pierce's "Favorite Preecrip,
ton" offers assure means of relief. For
all female weaknesses it is a certain cure.
All druggists.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
IS! PILES,
PILES
PILES!
\ SURE CURE FOUND AT Las
NO ONE NEED SUFFER

sure cure Tor Blind. Bleeding It,hug 4uI l.rr
atri Plies has h'-r discovered 10y Dr illisi b.
diHn Remedy cailcl Dr William, ln,lian PHI pmt
ulent single box has curu the worst chrunt rasts
Ut - or - yoars standing ~ need -ufct i've
utes after applying this wonderful -.ottng medicine
Lotions Instruments and clectlur- DO tnnrr harm
g'0L Williams Indian Pile ointment ahSibs the IA
uior' allays the intense itching particularly At night
after gcttin. warm in h-t. = ppuitcs gives
slant relief AMI Is prepared only 81 Ics itching
the prvA to parts. ami for nothing rlAr
Read what the Hon J VI tui'inh-rry ~ Cleveland
says about Dr Williams Indian rfle Ointment have
used scores Of Pie Cures and IL affords ples..
sHy that have never found anything which gAt. such
immediate and permanent relief ~ Dr Williams In
dian OntGlent For sale ~ all druggists snd mailed
on receipt Uf price. 81 G. Richards s 60 wbole~as
Au.rtS San Francisco
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

Secretary Folger still adhcres to his
policy If giving tue women in his de-
partmcnt an even chance with ,l.e men.
Out of one hundred and thirty promo
tons in the Treasury Department since
January /. forty have been women.
This is over thirty per cent. being the
same proportion which has character
1cd the previous promotions made since
he Secretary took cIa~ge # the de-
rIrtmcnt Many of the most Efficient
clerks are women, who are regular in
their attendance. prompt in the dis
charge Of all duties. aud who very
rarely make any mistakes. - HaShington
STIR
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
IS YOUR BLOOD PUREi

For impure blood the hest mcdiciur know
SCONIl.LS SAl;SAPAI;llLA OK BLOOD
AND LIVER SYRUP may ~ implicitly re-
lied on when everything else fails. Tax" u u,
the sIrin. time especially for the impure ~r,rr
tons of the blood ncdcn, To that season ~ the
year; and take il at all times for Cancer. ~,rut
ula. Liver Complaints. Weakness. Huil-. -
mors, Swclings skin Diseases Malaria aud
the thousand ills that come from impure hlo'rl.
To ensure cheerful disposition take this well
known medicine. which will remove the prim.
cause and restore u.e mind tu its natural cquil
ibrium.
The | United States uses three times ~
much paint aS any other nation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
A CLEAR HEAD AND A STRONG HEART

If you muddle your brains with any OF
the whisky compounds which are cold I'M
pers delight in for stimulants, you do your
system irreproachabls mischief. Browns
Iron Bitters is not one of these. 1t pro.
notes healthy action of the heart, liver
and stomach. 1t cleaAses and enriches
the blood, and ITS the brain for the best
mental work. The best physicians pre-
scribe 1t, and It is well worthy Of a trial by
all,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

The mourning of the Court has
made this season d Ill on. A W est
En- tralesman being asked what he
meant BY this. answe Ell. ".Seling TO-
00D pairs of gloves n day less than
ought to be sDld in Lon lon" The
figure looks big. but if we consider
what an impetus is lent to trade BY
a lively sea on. it will not appear eX-
agge. ated. When large entertain
ments are given in the highest circles
of society to honor m m ers Of the roy
al family. one ball leads to another,
one dinner promotes many dinners.
one garden-party, picnic or bazaar
stirs up emulation, and doubles the Ia
bors of West End post men in distribute
ing invitation cards. Ten thousand
pairs of gloves are soon sold in city of
four millions but think what they rep
resent in mon y. Think als) what a
difference it must make to milliners,
tailors. win merchants, cOnfectioners,
and others. whether society is given
up to merry-naking or whether it puts
on an arof sadness. Ifextrayagance is
contagio IS, so is parsimony. and house
no ders always seem pretty glad, tor
all. when a fashion sets in for not
spending money Oh feeding ones
neighbor and making him dance. A
dull season, no doubt, has its uses If
We are to believe all doctors say about
the vitiated atmosphere of ball rooms.
the danger of nervous exhaust on which
threatens young ] dies who dance too
much, and elderly danes who sit blink
ing during the long hours of chaperon-
age, it must be reckoned good thin
that there should have been compare
I vely so little entertaining this wear.
Society s breaking up much earlier
han usual, and bet&king itself to
fields. seaside and foreign touring. 1t
is comic t, however, that the season
has not been bank so far as matri-
monial engagements are concerned.
erhaps quiet drives and afternoon teas
are mo favorable to such things than
roaring routs and mammoth brushes -
London Ora hio.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
TO NEWSPAPER MEN

Pa!iher& Rcy, Type Founders and Press
Dealers, m"hc Spccidi quotations on Type
and Printing Material To Purchasers In
the Northwest. Nos. III aud III Front
street, Portland, Oregon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

A "a RD.-To all who are suffering from err
rors and indiscretions Of YOUTH nervous weak.
ness, early decay. loss Of manhood, etc, l will
send a recipe that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by q missionary in South America. Send self
addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH 7. lNMAN.
Station ID. New York.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

MEe>RS. EvuRY & Co. SirS: Enclosed
please find five dollars for which please
send me one dozen DIAMOND ca
TARRH REMEDY. This IL not for my
self but for other parties. ! have cured
myself with your DIAMOND CATARRII
REMEDY.
j. HALL, san Andrcas, Cal.
Price SOC per bottle. For sale by Hodge
Davis & Co., {. a. Plummer & Co. and
Clarke, Woodland & CO.. Portland, Or.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

CATARiiH A New Treatment whereby
= permanent cure II "ff,cteh ln frun one a.
three apple a,ionA. Particular aud trra
tise free on receipt 81 stamp a. ~ Dixos
4 Son, NO King street west. Toronto. Can.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

Ia 1880 "HruuHs Hruu,htd ttp,hrs
were introduced. aud frpir that tim. their
success in Colds tuuEh- A-thua ani
bronchitis la. been Unparalleled
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

lOsng and middle aged men suirrns
from nervous debility premature DID sg.
loss Of memory. aud kindred symptoms.
should ~"nd ihrr" letter stamps Tor isrgr
Illustrated treatise suggesting ~Gtr WtsH.
of cure. Murli- Di.tsusat, Medical \.
snciatiun. buffalo. y
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
WHERE GAME is PLENTY.
A DOwn-Easter Tells a Story That Would
Make Baron Munchausen Blush.

A Down Easter Tells a Story That Would
Make Baron Munchausen Blush.
His Christian name is unknown No
one would take his note, and he had
nothing to be taxed for, so there WAS
very little chance of finding him out
Everybody, even his wife, called him
Morton" and that was all the title
he ever had. One day he called on a
neighbor and asked him to buy some
s1nelts that he carried in basket.
"Waal, | swan ter man. Norton. ef
them amt pictures. Wherever did We
get emf said the ncighbor. taking out
huff fer a mess"
90. was out fox-hunting to-day.
| was" came tn, cvasive reply.
Didn't freed EN- and shoot 'em the
way yer do cOons, did yerp'
''Noa. not egzactly; hownsoever, |
got 'em; an seems you. don't mind
tellin' We. Yesterday l COED gun
min and tux SO many bullets along o
me that | jest overdid the thing and
got so big lot of pclts that it made
me powerful weak an tired like afore
cum hum. SO to-day seq I'll get q
dozen, an dozens a nuf. the Lord
knows, and took just twelve bullets.
Well, as was sayin', | tuck twelve
an had got my dozen pelts an was a
comm home contented. when sumthin'
happened. had got by the pond all
smooth; an was jest a turnin' round
by the old juniper, when up jumps a
silver gray atween me an this yer eend
O. the pond. He ruined along sort o.
lazy like by the side o the water look
in so pooty that | tho't I'd gin him a
dose o shingle-nails as l had in nv
pockets; for yer see | had fired away
all my bullets. Well, let fly, and in
course ! he'd ter kill him. i skinned
him purity moderately spry, an was
jess agoing again as TUX a peep at the
pond, an thar lay two ducks, sprawl
in, dead's Andrew Jackson. Twas a
plague nd pity to let 'em be, seein' I'd
killed EN- when | shot the fox, for
shingle-nails will scatter WIS nor shot;
an / waded in an brung 'em tew
shore. They war tew as fine SHIELD
ricks 'shu' see in a picture, m my
woman sed fur me to tell you as She
send one EN- over eff she want q in to
hev company and wanted EN- both.
They are leetle tough tn, time O.
year, an lean. too, fur that matter, but
they make a good chewin' fur them as
hez teeth, an l recon the company
cant grOwl much, seems it don't cost
them nothing"
but, Norton. you amt told me how
you got yer Smelts yet" said the neigh.
Dor, as that person turned to 20 away.
20, when ] waded out fur the ducks
| brung the smelts ashore inside nv
trousers. There wur a good b., shel
an half on EN-, an purity ones too. y
| - RasfnD (JIohs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
A BARGAIN In CORNER LOTS

Is what most men desire but To keep from
nlllngagrave ina cemetery lot ere hall youi
days are numbered, always keep supply
of DIR. l'icrces Golden Medical Disco,
cry by you. When the first symptoms oi
consumption appear lose no time in put
ting yourself under the treatment of this
invaluable medicine, Ii cures " hen moth
ing else will. Possessing, a. II does. ten
times the virtue Of the best cod liver oil
ii is not only the cheapest, but far pleas
ATTEST to take. ltpuriies aud enrches the
blood, strengthens the system. cures
blotches, pimples, eruptionS aud other
humors. by druggists.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
WORK. WORK, WORK"

Siaal has signilicd its wish to be admit.
ted to the University Postal Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

The ut aversion 81 lapaurso i. ihr
/ fate ~ being buried ~ sea
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Shakes. cares gave is seventeen
feet deep.
Aries an wells were known at
Ihebes 1000 Years before the Chris ian
era.
1T is reported that King Thebau has
murdered 40 OF his relat yes since he
assembled the throne.
The extravagant Prince OF Wales
debts now foot up II, 900. 900, and his
thrifty mother refuses to b lip him.
In several countries in Asia and
Africa. in which cows and goats are
kept and in which butter and cheese
are made, no milk is drunk and none
is us d in tea AMI coffee or for any
cooking purpose.
Tho latest device OF the London
dude is said TO be- lace cravat and q
was:coat which, going down on the
hips. Is called the swanbi!l, a name
borrowe from the corset most q lected
By thu sOc:et" la
An interesting conversation oc-
CURED on Saturday between a drunken
countryman and one of Dave Silyer's
dummies, in which countryman did all
the talking. The fellow told the dummy
good morning. and as it made no reply
the drunken fellow became insulted and
rolled up his sleeves for fight. shook
his fist in its face, and said: II amt
afraid of anything that hits the grit. and
if YOU want anything outen me YOU can
ct it. As the dummy didn't want
anything the fellow walked of. saving:
You can't bluff ME with your town
clothes on. am 'sumpthin' myself"
-Hancock (Gd. Bulletin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

The number ni conti'ts he the ,,rargia
state prison IN estimated ~ itsfi
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

The Wellahd Canal i. to be dredoed
70 . uniform depth of fourteen feet.
The work will cost one million dollars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
A Chinese Legend.

The wild apricot is valuable for the
oil extracted from its kernels This
first came into use, say the Chinese
totany books, in our fourteenth century.
a good and wise physician lived in a
district so uonr that - 1-rS-uv!!,7- --"r
got = ~. -, having found out the Use
of apricot oil, he said: "Ifyou cant pay,
yon must do this: Let every patient
plant Wild apricot on that bare hill to
the east" Fifteen year, went by; the
hill was pretty well covered. Now"
said the good man. 81 am growing old,
and after me you will perhaps not be
able to get yoar docturing gratis. Let
the village undertake. to keep up this
apricot-orchard that has cost YOU no!n-
ing The oil will not only pay doctor,
and buy Is much medicine as you can
want, but it will also do Il good deal
toward supporting Your old mrn aud
your orphans. Ill the I'u Hound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

A carload Of salmon costs 1900 at Port
land, Or, and sells for 5000 in New York.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
The strength of the police force OF

= n s'rcnglh OF The policr force O
Lon lon on | ecember 81, 1852, wa, !
Commiss oncr, Assistant Comm -
s;oncr. l Director. Is Iuperintendcnls
81 inspectors, -. Sergrants and To- Z
Constablcs totil of ll,7U'. The
horses number 80. This force has cen
slightly increased since, On count OF
the extra duties requir to protpc. the
cap tai against the mi-dcrd, of the dy-
namiers The distr ct covered in
cludes an area of iio.9l9 statue acres,
inhabited by a population OF 3,>lp,.4i
SbuiS
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

II you want II handsome photograph Y,
to the only first-class gallery in Portland
Abel & Son, ~ Washington street
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16

Over 10000 persons pay taxes on rra
estate in New York city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-01-16
TUFTS HAIR dye.

GRAY HAIR or WHISPERS changed to q
GLOSSY BLACK by n single application Of
this DYE. 1t imparts q natural color, acts
simultaneously. Sold by Druggists, or
Office. a. Murray ST., New York,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

TuE democrats Of St. Mary's coun-
ty held a convention yesterday to
form full ticket for this fall. A Sc
vero struggle was made BY a number
Of aspirants for the different places,
and much feeling is expressed on the
result which probably viii be known
to morrow. The republicans have
not yet held q convention II is
thought the chances are even between
the two parties, % the national VIC
tory Of last fell has aroused the demo-
ocrats and the liveliest campaign 10
predicted this fall.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

interests Take ] paper and pay lor
It, read II md stop your saying that
you cannot afford . daily paper, when
you drink the price Of six every week.
Stop saying that Jon are q Knight Of
Labor when you know nothing Of the
principles you have sworn to support.
Stop saying you are . Democrat Or .
Republican. when # Is possible the
very men you support BY your bal
lots are the enemies Of every plank
IN Jour platform. II you are afraid
10 do this you arc a coward, traitor
to the knights Of Labor" This i the
most sensible talk we have, perhaps,
ever heard to working men in this
country.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county,
in Maryland. letters of administration on
the personal estate of
PHILIP MEYERS.
late Of Anne Arundel county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased. are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on OF be-
fore the
I5th Day Of February. 1855.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate arc requested
to make immediate payment Given I'M
der my hand this 18th day of August. 1885.
CATHARINE MEYERS,
Administrative,
aug12 CIV 627 Hanover ST., Bslto.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

HE D & ~ 1A4AAAAAS4 A@-ts@st @ttteA~<
The excursions provided this sum-
mer 81 the 3. and o. & Il. comprise
those TO
Curtis Greek On tho shores Of
Anne Arundel county. where there is
unequalled fishing, boating and BATH
ing. Four trains day run there and
the round trip fare is only IS cents
from Baltimore.
Lower Cedar Point-A delightful
spot sixty miles down the Potomac
from Washington There is . gplen-
did beach for bathing and every facil-
ity for enjoyment and recreation. Ex-
cursions from Baltimore on Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday, and tickets
for the round trip are only ST.
Mount Vernon Excursions to the
former home and the tomb OF Wash
ington every Monday. Tickets. lim-
tied III number, cost but $3.50 for
round trip.
Harper's Ferry and Byrne's Island.
Many historic points are to be seen
here, and there is every provision
made for the enjoy ment of oil patrons.
Tickets for round trip only $500.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18


The leading question for discussion
in our democratic clubs just noW, ID
what does it profit as to gain the
whole Nation for Reform and not get
any Of the Spoils7D The rank and
iile have wearied il waiting and have
almost lost their temper and discre-
ton. They begin to talk out on the
street corners and in the by-waYs. -
TIE CAPITAL advises them to be pa
tient. The work is going on faster,
perhaps than they have any idea.
The average per day Of removals is
about one hundred in the postofice
department alone. A little more pa
tent waiting little more hurrabing
for the leading man, and presto In
you pop into government Office. or
what is FAD to relate on are told
you have "been weighed in the bal
aDce and another has been found to
outweigh you. which means that
somebody else has got the place you
wanted. Nevertheless dispaif not.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

ORDERS viii be sent from the Navy
Department in few days directing
that work shall be resumed at all
the nayy-yards. Already work has
been begun in the yards at Mare Is-
land and Brooklyn. At the remain
der it viii be begun as soon as the
reorganization of the forces has been
completed The appointment Of new
forcmeO, tits expected, will be made
In short time ut the yards where
they have not yet been named. On
June | many men were discharged
because Of lack Of funds to continue
work. The new fiscal year gives
new appropriation, with which
work can be continued. and offers az
opportunity for furnishing employ
ment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

The steamer S. NJ. FELTON,. plying
between Wilmington and PhiIadeI-
phia, was blown up ~ dynamite yes
terday, while leaving her wharf at
Philadelphia, by which . number Of
persons were injured-some Of them
seriously. No cIew has been found
to the dend who caused the explosion.
There were 200 passengers on
board, composed Of women and chill
dren principally, but these were 10
the afterpart Of the steamer and es-
capped nninjured.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

UoILEcToR Webster, BY orders
from Washington will discharge at
The close Of this month, sixteen en-
ployees at the Custom House; saving
- the government which has more
money than brains.n the palsFy sum
Of $1,000 year, provided the places
are not relied after The State cleo.
ton with some Of tho bosses ward
strikers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-08-18

CLANS to the number Of dozen or
50 fell recently from q clear sky at
Mamscato, Mimi. The velocity Of their
descent SCATTERING the shells. The
clans were alive and about tour inches
ia length. The phenomenon, Il Is
said, vas witnessed by several trust
worthy men II Is not stated what
was done with them. No doubt they
we're intended to feed some poor
tramp who was passing over that
country.