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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
Turned to Stone.

The Stockton, California, Iadepea-
dent of Jan. 10Th says in exhuming Il
body at the old Catholic Cemetry yes
terday discovery WAS made which
will be of interest to the scientific.
b. +. Butler, of San Francisco, came
up to Stockton on Monday and pro-
cured permit from the Health Officer
| to remove the remains of his mother,
who died in this city in 1866 and was
buried in the usual way in the Gem
etry which was then used.
Coroner Barrett superintended the
exhumation, and had small box on
hand large enough to contain the few
dry bones which it was thought would
be found TO constitute the remains.
The grave was soon located and the
earth thrown out exposing the de-
cayed remains of the box which had
been used to enclosethe casket. A zinc
case, which had been inside the box,
was found to be in perfect state of
preservation and had to be cut open
before those engaged in the exhuma
ton could get at the casket inside
The casket had decayed slightly, but
was in good state of preservation.
The lid WAS removed, and to the as
tonishment OF all present, the remains
seemed to have lost nothing in size.
Instead of mouldering remnant of
cloth and few dry bones, the
shroud was found in comparatively
good condition, clinging closely to the
rounded body and limbs of the occu-
pant of the casket.
The shroud was partially removed
and the perfectly preserved round arm
of woman in good condition was ex-
posed. There was not the slightest
sign of decay and the flesh seemed to
be hard, but the skin WAS OF pecu-
liar color and texture. An examina-
ton showed that the entire body had
undergone a chemical change which
had turned it into a stone image OF
the dead woman.
Although the zinc case which en-
closed the casket was supposed to have
been hermetically sealed, it was evil
dent that the water with which the
ground was saturated at certain sea-
sons OF the year have percolated
through some opening, carrying with
it in solution, silicates which had
taken the place Of the flesh tissues as
they had disappeared in the process Of
decay. What had once been living
flesh had, by the alchemy of natures
laboratory, turned to stone, and a
statue more perfect in detail and a
more faithful reproduction of the orig
inal than ever came from sculptor's
studio was the result. Mrs Anna But
Ter. whose remains had undergone this
wonderful transformation, died sudden
ly OF heart disease, go that there was
no emaciation of the body or limbs,
and every rounded limb and graceful
curve was reproduced with wonderful
accuracy. The hair was as natural as
in life and the very tissue of the skin
could be seen. The stone formed by
the process of petrifcation was finer
than the finest marble, close grained
and smooth. A coffin of the usual
size was procured and the stone image
transferred to it, and it went 10 San
Francisco by the steamer last evening
to be placed in the family vault at that
place. The body was not weighed,
but it was all four stout men wanted
to do to lift it into the new casket,
and it was estimated to weigh about
$50 pounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
The Hangings of Eighty-eight.

The number of legal executions du-
ring the year has increased over last
year when it was much smaller than
for many years previous. The total
number was 81, as compared with 79
in 1887, SO in 1886, and los in 1885
The executions in the several states
were as follows: Alabama, Arkansas,
California, each; Connecticut, Della
Ware, l each: Georgia, 3; Illinois, 2;
Indiana, Iowa, l each; Kansas, 2;
Kentucky, l; Louisiana, B; Mary
land, Massachusetts,, Minnesota, l
each; Mississippi, Missouri, 4 each
New York, 9; New Jersey, 4; North
Carolina, 2; Ohio, 3; Oregon, l; Penn.
sylvia, South Carolina, 5 each; Ten.
nesee, 2 Texas, 6; Arizona, l; Idaho
Montana, 2 each; Washington, Wyo.
ming, each; Indian Territory, 2.
OF this number all were males but
one, 81 were whites, 80 negroes and
one Cinnamon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
A Popular Song.
Franklin Square Song Collection.

The popular ballard Listen to the
Mocking Bird" was written and pub
lished in 1855, by Septimus Winner,
of Philadelphia, under the nom de-
plume of "Alicc Hawthorne" his
mothers maiden name. It Was sug-
gested incidentally by listening to a
colOred man, Dick Mulburn, known
as " Whistling Dick" who wandered
about the city whistling in imitation
of a mocking bird, at the same time
strumming an accompaniment upon
the guitar. Struck by his remarkable
performance as a warbler, Mr.. w.
said to him one day, half in jest,
" Dick, I'll write you song for your
mocking bird" The compass OF the
negro's voice was hardly an octave,
and as will be observed, the melody
was very simple, and as not to he be-
yond his reach. The words Listen
to the Mocking Bird" were to be
spoken by him, not sung, except
where they come within his compass,
followed by the whistler's marvellous
imitation of the bird.
The man was very good-natured
fellow. but had such little intellectual
capacity that although he came to
Mr.. Winners music store night after
night to learn the words of the song,
he was never able to master more
than one verse OF it. Such, however,
was his sense OF the comic and such
his facility for improvising lines to
the music, suggesting ridiculous
fancies to attract the laughing crowd
that his Mocking Bird" soon
added greatly to Dicks local reputa-
ton. The song Was published in
ballad form and at once became very
popular, and such is its hold upon the
public fancy that although it has
been sung and whistled and played
the country over for an average life
time, it still retains its place as u song
of national reputation. 1t was sold by
Mr.. Winner to the firm of Lee &
Walker for q trihing sum. The
profits from its sale have exceeded
one hundred thousand dollars, per-
haps the largest amount ever realized
from any musical composition of its
class
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
The Washington Monument.
Washington Star.

Great care is taken to note the
movements of tn. Washington monu-
ment, for it does move. The law OF
contraction and expansion Of material
by heat and cold operates here as well
as elsewhere. When the sun shines
full on the eastern face in the morning
the stones on that side expand and
throw the shaft slightly to the west.
Then the sun goes around to the South
and the apex of TIE monument makes
corresponding wing to the north.
AS the orb creeps about the sky to its
final setting in ths evening the glitter
ing point on topsof the monument
makes contra-movement around a
half-circle, gradually settling back to
its normal position after the rays Of
the sun have lost their power.
This movement has never been
calculated, but it is undoubtedly
very slight. The wind, too, has
an effect upon the structure. From
the center OF gravity of the shaft,
located ia feet and 10 inches from
the floor, is cross beam from which
is suspended fine steel wire, protect
ed by galvanized iron tube about
four inches in diameter. This hangs to
the floor at the northwest corner of the
elevator well. At the bottom is plumb
bob weighing twenty-five pounds,
suspended by the wire, and hang
ing in water. An iron cylinder
protects the instrument from injury,
and little iron house about four feet
high keeps off the draft Through the
cylinder is Il telescope eye-piece, in
one end of which are two vertical wires
about one-quarter OF an inch apart
When candle is held at an opening
in the side of the box and the eye is
applied to the outside end of the tube,
the plumb line can be seen-a fine line
between the vertical marks. Any
movement in the shaft is recorded by
corresponding movement in the line.
When the structure is at rest, the line
hangs still, midway between the others
but when the shaft is disturbed by the
action OF the wind it sways back and
forth like the pendulum OF clock, al
ways coming to rest in the center.
This is observed every day, and if the
custodian should ever notice the line
hanging still at any point. outside of
the two cross lines he will then know
that the monument has been perma-
nently moved from its position. Until
then, however, no one need feel
alarmed by the oscillations of the shaft
from the action OF the wind or the in
fluence OF the sun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
INDIAN RESERVATIONS THROWN

INDIAN RESERVATIONS THROWN
OPEN IN MONTANA.-Surveyor Gener-
al Green, pursuant to instructions
from the Land Department at Wash
ngton, has posted notices calling for
bids for the survey of the Blackfoot
Fort Belknap and Fort Peck Indian
reservations in northern Montana, the
bids to be submitted within thirty
days from date. These are the new
reservations set apart for the Northern
Indians by the Northwest Indian Com
mission, whose report and treaty have
been ratified by Congress. The sur
veys called for will embrace about 200
miles OF work. and will establish the
boundaries of these reservations. The
land thrown into the public domain
by the establishment of these reserva-
tions consists OF over IL 900 acres.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

building point. There it now being
constructed there a fishing schooner
for parties in Seattle.
Senator Mitchell has introduced a
bill, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Territories, providing that
the Legislative Assembly of Washing
ton Territory may, by general in
corporation acts, permit persons to as
sociate themselves together, as bodies
incorporate, for mining, manufacture
ing and other lawful business, trades
or pursuits, and for conducting the
business of insurance, banks of dis
count and deposit, but not of issue,
loan, trust and other guaranty associa-
tions, for the construction Of railroads,
wagon roads and iriigating bitches,
and for the colonization and improve
ment of lands in connection Herewith,
or for the establishment of colleges
and seminaries, churches, libraries or
any benevolent, charitable or scientific
association, and that the act of the
Legislative Assembly of Washington
Territory, passed and approved Feb
ruary 3, 1886, entitled can act to
amend sections 2441, 244O, 2434, of
chapter 1S6 of the code Of Washington
Territory" relative to the formation of
corporations, be ratified, confirmed
and declared valid, any law to the con-
trary notwithstanding; subject, how
ever, to amendment or repeal by the
Legislative Assembly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
The Sentence of Jesus.

LoHuOu ldDItt
A correspondent of Notes and Quer
les extracts from the Kolnische Zeitunl
what is called ga correct transcript u
the sentence of death pronounced
against Jesus Christ" The following
is copy of the most memorable ju
dicial sentence which has ever beer
pronounced in the annals of the world
namely, that of death against the
Savior, with the remarks that the
journal LeDroi has collected, the
knowledge OF which must be interest
ing in the highest degree to every
Christian. Until now we are not
aware that it ever las been made pub
lie i'll the German papers. The SEN
tence is word for word as follows:
Sentence passed by Pontius Plate,
1ntendant to the Province of Lower
Galilee, that Jesus of Nazareth shall
suffer death by the cross. In the
seventeenth year of the reign OF the
Emperor Tiberius, and on the 25th OF
the month of March, in the most holy
city of Jerusalem, during the Ponti-
ficate OF Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius
Plate, Intendent of the Province OF
Lower Galilee, sitting in judgment in
the Presidential seat OF the Pretors,
sentences Jesus Christ of Nazareth to
death on a cross between two robbers,
as the numerous and notorious testi-
monials of the people prove: /. Jesus
Christ is misleader. 9. He has ex-
cited the people to sedition. 3. He is
an enemy to the laws. 4. He calls
himself the Son OF God. 5. He calls
himself falsely the King of Israel. 6.
He went into the temple followed by
Il multitude carrying palms in their
hands. Orders: The First Centur-
ian, Quintus Cornelius, to bring him
to the palace of execution, forbids all
persons, rich or poor, to prevent the
execution of Jesus. The witnesses
who have signed the execution against
Jesus are: l. Daniel Robani, Phar-
isee; 2. John Zorababel; 8. Raphael
Robani; 4. Caput. Jesus to be taken
out of Jerusalem through the gate of
Tournea.
The sentence is engraved on plate
OF brass in the Hebrew language, and
on its sides are the following words !:
" A similar plate has been sent to
each tribe" 1t was discovered in
1880 in the city of Aquill (Aquilla) in
the Kingdom Of Naples, by a search
made for the discovery of Roman
antiquities, and remained there until
it was found by the commissaries OF
art in the French army of Italy. Up
to the time of the campaign in South
ern Italy it was preserved in the
sacristy of the Carthusians, near
Naples, where it was kept in a box of
ebony. Since then the relic has been
kept in the chapel of Casertia. The
Carthusians obtained it by their
petitions that the plate might be kept
by them, which was the acknowledge
mcnt Of the sacrifice which they made
for the French army. The French
translation was made literally by men,
bers Of the Commission OF Arts. De-
non had fac-simile of the plate en-
graved, which was bought by Lord
Howard on the sale of his cabinet for
$3.50 frances. There seems to be no
historical doubt as to the authenticacy
Of this. The reasons of the sentence
correspond exactly with those of the
gospel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A CHICAGO paper declares that some
of the fussy clergymen who made an
unsuccessful attempt to regulate the
inaugural ceremonies, recently volun-
teered advice to General Harrison as
to what churches he should attend in
Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

HoN. John b. Baird, the new Regis
ter OF the Seattle Land Office, was for
four years Superintendent OF the Dead
Letter Oilice at Washington and is well
acquainted with the Postmaster Gen
eral. He is using his personal in
fiuence to secure better postal service
for Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A FACT in relation to the death oil
Washington, not generally known,
may be stated. The day after his
death the clock in the Masonic lodge
in Alexandria of which he was mem
ber, was set at the hour and minute of
his demise. Then the clock was
stopped, and has not been permitted
to run,nor have the hands been
moved since.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A SUN cable from London says:
Another juvenile prodigy has just
made his debut in st. Petersburg, but
he hardly comes up to the average de-
manded of prodigies new-a-days. He
is already four years Of age and plays
only Chopin. His father has to work
the pedals of the organ for him, owing
to the shortness of his legs. His
name is Raoul Coczulski.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

WHEN Canada comes coyly aud
sweetly into this political union, we
must try and assimilate some of our
postal rates to her more advanced
ideas.
Canada registers a letter for &c.
United States charges 1Oc.
Canada sends books from Atlantic
to Pacific for 4c per pound.
United States demands Sc.
Canada carries newspapers from
Offices of publication to the ends of
Dominion free.
United Statas balks at 1c per pound.
Canada, for transient newspapers,
condescends TO a &c. stamp if less
than l OF. in weight.
United States has no lower tariff
than 1c. for 4 OF.
Canada tickles the horny-handed
son of the dust by carrying seeds, cut
tings' bulbs roots, for 4c. per b.
United States protects" him fol
l6c. per II.
Canada sells 81 money order fol
&C., $40 for &C., $40 for 1Oc.
United States best is $40 for 7c., SIC
for 15c.
On the other hand, the United States
gives US d oz. liter rate for &c, while
Canada has got no further than Sc for
3-oz rate.
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$nsiuess Garas.
D. s. 3. HENRY,
II. s. DEPUTY SURVEYOR.

Rss,dsnce, sixth Street, swans Addi-
tien to Olympia. w. T.
CURvEYING of all kinds promptly AZ,
- tended to. The re-establishlng OF oiu
Government lines specially. Townsites
surveyed and plated. Railroads located
and levels run for drains. Lahds eAa"i-
ined and character reported.
OLYMPIA, June 8. 1887. u
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

d" IT cannot be too widely known"
writes a medical man, that cream
separated by machinery from pure
new milk, before it has cooled, is q
full substitute for cod liver OIL"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A DRAwBRIDGE over Green river, al
Spottsville Kentucky, collapsed last
Sunday and about twenty-five work
men, who were tearing up the track
from the bridge, were hurled into the
river. Twelve are reported drowned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

AGES OF BIRDs.-The wren lives
about years: the sparrow hawk, 40
years; the nightingale, Is years; the
goose and pelican, so years; the
heron and parrot, GO years; thrush and
common domestic fowl, 10 years, at
which age the latter are often sent to
market; the robin, lark and blackbird,
IL years; the crow, the raven, the eagle,
the swan, 100 years; the canary, the
crane and the peacock, "a years; and
the pigeon and linnet from 20 to %
years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A SWEDISH scientist claims to have
discovered the secret of artificially
petrifying wood, by which means he
believes edifces may be built oil
wood and converted into stone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A FAIR idea of the wealth of New
Workers is conveyed by the casual
announcement that box at the Metro
politan Opera house was sold a few days
ago for $4,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

enhance personal
beauty is the daily
use Of Ayers Hair
Figor. Ne matter
what the color Of
the hair, this prepa-
ration gives it a lus-
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adds greatly to its
charm. Should the
hair be thin, harsh,
dry, or turning gray,
Ayers Hair vigor
will restore the
color, bring ont .
new growth. and
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

The Governor of Oregon, in his
message to the Legislature recon-
mended the passage of the law taxing
incomes above 5000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

The old Wings elected two Presi-
dents and both died in the morning OF
their reign. The Republicans have
elected four exclusive OF Harrison, OF
whom two were murdered. The Dem.
Ocrats have elected ten and all pulled
through to the end. Had it been the
other way, lots of chaps would have
seen the hand of Providence in it
When thing goes our Way it is al
ways the hand of Providence. but
when it goes the other fellows way it
is the devils hand, you know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

1t is said that in some parts Of
Africa there are birds with bills yard
in length.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

A SPECIAL cable from Havana, Cuba,
says: A great sea monster has ap-
peared near Mantanzas. The persons
who saw him calculated that he
measured about $50 feet in length by
forty feet wide. He was dark gray in
color wit, white spots the size of din
ner plate all over his back. His i'm
mense Ii I'D, fins and tail are identical
with those of a shark. The strange
creature was ransniag asound the en-
trance to ManteoGk6 Day for three
days, and was - 11rqx of fishermen.
1t is supposed y - great tiger
shark seen soycon eass ago in the
Indian ocean.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

Address ReQBtered Letters 70

Sew Osleans, La
nEMSMn neD that tho payment Of Prizes
us lis y9eySs is GUA6ANTEED ny
EUU4 NATIONAL DAHKS ef New Orlcans
an Institution. whose chartered rights are rec
osnized In the highest Courts; therefore, be-
ware o. any limitations o. anenynous pchem<s.' -
ONE DOLLAR 10 the prize Of the su,slleet
part or fraction Of . Ticket ISSUED nv "a jn
any Drawing. Anything In our name offered for
lees than . Dollar q . swindie
Dec. q. 1888.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

The steamer Violet has been sold by
Watson Allen, of Seattle, and Albert
L. Nelson, of California, for 81, 900, to
Franklin Elliot, of Seattle.
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We the undersigned Banks and Bankers ws.
pay all Prizes drdscn in the L0nisiana Etats
Lotteries tohsch may be presented at our coun-
terS.
r. N. WALMSLEY, Pres. Lou,a Nat. m
P1ERRE LANAUX, Pres. State Nat,l Hk
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CARL KOHN, Pres. Union NATL Bank.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
CARLTON HOUSE,

A. D. WHITNEY, PROPRIETOR.
UyHIS favorite hotel is now open for the
reception of the public. New house
and new furniture throughout. Euerysnans
First-Class.
Rooms can be secured by Tel
egraph.
u0l.UmRIA 81. bet. Tnird and Fourth.
Olympia. June II. 1885. tt
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01

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healthy, there is no better preparation
in the market.
II am free to confess that a trial Of
Ayers Hair Vigor has convinced me
that it is a genuine article. Its use has
not only caused the hair Of my wife and
daughter to be
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-02-01
Abundant and Glossy,

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