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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The Executive Committee of the
Washington Press Association, whose
duty it is to fix the time and place for
holding the annual meetings of the
association, will meet at the Tacoma
hotel at Tacoma, on Wednesday, June
26, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose
OF determining when and where the
next annual meeting will be held.
Meantime towns DESTROYS of having
the meeting held thereat can commu-
nicate with the undersigned by letter
or otherwise, noting the inducements
and advantages they offer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The reports OF the loss of life as q re-
suit OF the Conemaugh dam-break
were greatly over estimated during the
few days that the excitement was at its
height. The general opinion among
well posted people now on the ground
is that the loss of life is between 5000
and 1000. Colonel Eagan who has
charge of the registration, states that,
from all he can learn, the population
amounted to eabout $4,000. This ac-
counts for 10000 people supposed to
be lost. The earlier reports, which
said that from $4,000 to 1900 people
were missing, were based upon the
supposition that there were $4,000
people i'll these boroughs. Reports as
to the number OF bodies recovered at
different points along the flooded dis
trict are very conflicting, and put the
number of bodies recovered anywhere
from 1000 to $500. Consequently
there is no telling how many bodies
have been recovered.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

Church Facilities.

What are your church going iacili-
ties?" asked an incoming visitor from
the East, the other DAY. The ques-
ton is of no less vital Importance to
large class OF prospective settlers than
a hundred inquiries relating TO the
real estate and other general interests
OF the country. People coming here
with their families are ever on the
alert TO find the highest grade OF So
cial as we'll as business surroundings
for themselves and their children.
Olympia, being one of the oldest
settled towns in the Territory, Is duly
accredited as rejoicing in the posses
sion OF as high standard OF moral cul-
ture as can any city within the Dor
ders Of our growing commonwealth.
Among the denominations firmly es-
ttesl,iished, and possessing both for
themselves a local habitation and a
name" may he enumerated the Pres
byterians, Methodists, Baptists, Con-
grcgationalists, Episcopals and Roman
Catholics. All these societies are owners
in fee simple Of ample lots and beati-
full church edifices, presided over by
resident pastors holding regular morn
ing and evening service each Sabbath
day. Flourishing Sunday schools are
sustained by all OF these churches
Among the protestant denominations
the usual weekly gatherings devoted
to prayer and praise service are zeal
ously maintained with credit to them
selves and honor to the great and holy
cause which they represent. The
church-goers of Olympia, in point of
numbers will bear favorable COMPARE
son with those OF other towns of like
population. Indeed, there is no town
on the coast, similarly situated, where
the Lords day is more consistently
observed in all its INTEGRITY than right
here in the beautiful Capital City,
known far and wide, as it is, for its
moral decorum and rectitude.
Then let our Eastern friends have
no uneasiness in regard to the ques-
ton under consideration. Let them
come with their children, nothing
doubling, but that society here will be
fully up to the highest standard of
morality and excellence. 1t is a COM
mon remark among those who have
recently come among us, that they
have been quite agreeably disappoint-
ed as to the details set forth in the
present article And yet this is not a
matter to be wondered at when it is
remembered that the pioneers of the
Sound country, and most especially the
original settlers of our older towns re-
joice in the fact that they are mainly
of New England extraction and thus
comprising the bone and sinew of the
true American citizenship. 1t matters
not from what portion Of the wide
world the latter increments of our
population may come, the original
stratum will ever prove the dominant
element as the years 60 on and our
young State goes onward and upward
in the great race of commercial, intel
lectual and moral sovereignty. Come,
then, We repeat, to all prospective set
tiers, unite your best interests with
our own and assist in building up one
of the grandest commonwealth with
in the borders Of our beloved Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
The Old Flag.

We have no patience with those
VINO sickle over technicalities in a
common cause; cause especially, that
involves the individuality OF a great
and sovereign nation. In emerging
from the estate Of Territorial proha-
ton 10 full-grown Statehood, we carry
with us the same old flag that We
waved when we were little and il is
good enough for us now. In speaking
OF the admission of the two Dakotas.
Montana and Washington. the C,nt,,-
~ offers some remarks on the cOn,c-
qucnt changes which will be made in
our national flag. Although its sug-
gcstlons are, in the main, correct. il is
too premature and particular in little
things. The Century says: There
l., perhaps, a technical question
/ whether the admission of the new
states Is so far accomplished by the
mere enabling act that their repre-
sentative stars may properly he placed
III the flag Tor the approaching Fourth
OF July. 1t is not probable, however,
that the question will ever assume any
practical Importance. The older States
OF the Union will not be apt to cavil
on points OF etiquette in the welcome
with which they meet their new sisters
or to sickle on the exact location Of
the threshold. The field Of fortv-two
stars may not be legal for Federal
agencies until next year, but there is
assuredly nothing illegal in the prior
recognition by State and private per
sons OF the practical relations of the
new States to the remainder of the
Union. Such recognition at the
worst would be but Il brief and pass
ing irregularity, and that is hardly to
be placed IN the scale opposite to the
comfy of States. The fortunate de-
sign of our national flag enables the
older States to signalize at once the
cordiallty with which they add to the
roll of their sisterhood the names of
North Dakota, South Dakota, Monta-
ma and Washington" Now, in gazing
upon the blue field of our glorious ma
tional emblem, i'll coming the stars
OF our country's sky" who can tell
which Is which? 1t is enough for us
to know that we shall be accounted a
member of the great body polite, vir-
tually part and parcel of the grandest
nation that ever existed on earth, and
that finally, in accordance with the
happy import of our national motto,
"Out OF many, one" We shall he an
honored one among the immortal
many.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
lie. us Celebrate

Now that it has been decided to pro-
eeed with preparations for celebra-
ton OF our nations holiday, there
should be no longer a halt or any diyi-
sion OF opinion on the matter The
very principle involved OF q rule by The
majority. was settled by the struggle
the day is intended to commemorate.
There was. for a time, after the Seattle
fire, q disposition to abandon all prep
arations for celebration this year, but
a. the smoke cleared away from the
burning debris Of oar sister city. and
showed its citizens bold, confident and
reliant, and with that indomitahlc
energy for which they are SO noted, de
termincd to repair their losses by the
same enterprise which has made their
names So famous, it seemed that the
occasion Tor waving patriotic duty
had not arrived, and that to- do so
would be to assume 4 degree of senti-
mentality too marked to be sincere.
1t was, therefore, determined, at the
meeting Saturday night to resume
circulation OF the list for subscriptions
to defray the expenses OF a creditable
celebration on the approaching fourth
OF July. There is but little time for
elaborate work, hut with a lire com
mittee, We confidently believe that a
programme can be arranged which
will prove cminently satisfactory TO
our own people as well as their guests.
1t is hoped that the subscription
committee will not he unnecessarily
delayed in their work. Give literally
and cheerfully, for Olympia should not
on this occasion lag. 1t is her gala
day. The members OF the most i'm
pOrtant convention that will. ever as
semble in the new State, are directed
by the National authority to meet on
the Nations holiday, and doubtless
when the date was chosen it was con-
tcmplated that the time would afford
especial inspiration for the occasion.
1t, therefore, behOovcs the people to
put forth their best endeavors for a
grand celebration.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21


HENRY NJ. Stanley, whose name is
more prominently identified with Al
rica than any other living man. is now
reported to be in the vicinity of the
great Victoria N'yanza, one of the ia
nous lakes of that equatorial region.
1t Is evident that SANKEY'S real object
for his recent tri p to the Dark Continent
Is not so much for the purpose OF dis
covering and rescuing Emin Bey, as it
Is to pave the way for English and
Belgic colonization. Stanley is we'll
known to be in the pay OF both these
governments, and it is no more than
reasonable to suppose that he will
make every effort TO further their in
terests. Africa is rich country, and
Europe is now watching over it with
jealous eye. In the near future it
will be the central field of great war;
England, Germany, France and Italy
will be deeply concerned, as all of
these countries are DESTROYS and anx-
ious to increase their already large DOS
sessions there. Africa is rich in dia-
monds, gold and agriculture. In the
interior, far removed from the coast,
near the lake regions, lies some of the
finest agricultural lands, and it has the
most salubrious climate on the globe.
These prizes, so anxiosly coveted by
the nations of the old world will not
be given up without struggle. Amer
lea takes no interest in the matter.
Commercial nation though she is, no
effort seems to be made on her part to
extend that commerce Why should she
not have finger in the pie? Who
knows but that rich plum might be
secured by her? Her sons would be
glad to aid her to obtain it. Then let
her not lie dormant, but arouse from
her lethargy and join in the march of
progress. Possessions in Africa would
stimulate her industries, extend her
commerce and help materially to lu-
bricate the whirling wheel of manu-
facture. Let her then awake to the
necessities OF the hour, and assume, as
she ought to do, leading position in
this great African question.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

1T is said that the good people Of
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, have lost faith in Proyi.
dence since the disaster that swept away
the Conemaugh valley, and have boast.
ingly thrown away their Bibles, even
to burning them. This is another OF
those freaks OF lunacy that people ex-
hibit when laboring under great men
tai excitement. 1t is hardly fair to
charge up to Providence the results of
mans folly. There is in the world a
good deal of senseless thanking of
Providence for what comes purely
through mans efforts, but the Johns
town people seem to be going to the
other extreme.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

PORT TOWNSEND, June 20.-At IL
O'Clock yesterday morning Captain
Gilmore of the steamer Virginia, dis.
covered the body of man in a float
ing skiff off WILDLY island between
the Admiralty Head and Hancock
Landing. The body was lying half in
water, the legs over the gunwale of the
boat. The skiff was nearly full Of
water. The corpse had the appear.
auce Of death from drowning. Gil
more secured the man fast to the skifl
and brought his charge to Port Town
send, when the body was taken under
the custody of Coroner Wyckoff and
removed to the city hall. No bruises
or marks of violence were found on
the body, and nothing was taken from
the clothes to identity the man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

THE opinion OF Judge Dennison upon
legal complications is acknowledged
authority IN this Territory, and We
agree with an exchange from which
the following is clipped, that the point
at issue will bear timely consideration
lie calls attention to one provision in
the enabling act which is not general
~ understood. He says that ii the
electors reject the constitution framed
by the first session of the convention
III July, the Governor may re-convenc
the members OF the same bod, to
amend or change the constitution to
meet the wishes OF the people. This.
the Judge thinks, should be generally
known, because it will have a tendency
to cultivate Il more independent spirit
III the electors to vote down the consti-
tuition the first time if not properly
framed, and the members of the con-
vention, knowing that the people NAV
send them back to amend their work.
will be more careful to prepare a con-
stitution that shall bc worthy of adop-
ton. Under these circumstances the
adoption o! the constitution, unless
framed for the good OF the common
people, is By no means certain"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

MATaIMONY and law frequently
come into juxtaposition during divorce
proceedings in courts OF record, but an
amusing condition of things arose in .
Justices court in California the other
day, when a dressmaker, who was sue
ing debtor Tor a small bill, wanted the
case continued because she was to be
married the same hour. 1t was her
first law suit, and also her first mar
riage. One OF them had to be post
ponei. The court looked little du-
bious about the propriety OF putting
OF the case, and the lady concluded 10
take a continuance on the wedding
until evening. She obtained i. judg.
ment against the debtor, who sarcastic
cally remarked Tat % he wouldn't eA-
change places with the other fellow
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
Willard Friendly to Portland.

PORTLAND, June lS.-Henry Willard
in an interview said that his control OF
the Oregon Railway & Navigation
means considerable improvement to
Portland, and he is now positive OF
success. He is friendly to Portland
and will endeavor TO do all he can to
further the city's interests. Messrs
Willard, Cakes and Schultze left this al
ternoon for the Sound. Willard will
go at once over Hunt and Oregon Rail
way d Navigation system to Walla
Walla, then over the Oregon Rail
way & Navigation to Moscow, thence
to Spokane by way of Pullman over
Palouse branch of the Northern Pa
cific, then homeward to New York
passing through Yellowstone Park.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
YOU CANNOT AFFORD

At tins season OF the year TO be without
a good reliable diarrhoea balsom in the
house, as cramps, collie, diarrhoea and II
Of the stomach end bowels
are exceedingly dangerous il not at.
tended to at once. One bottle of BEGGS
BALSOM will do more
good IN cases OF this kind than anyother
medicine on earth. We guarantee it.
L. B. HESTER & Co, Druggists.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The Pomeroy Independent, declares
Gov. Moore to be candidate for Sena-
tor, and says: "He is in favor of legis-
lation in behalf of the laboring classes
ana Tor laws to prevent corporations
from Expressing the people. He is now
a strong advocate of such measures"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The enterprising citizens of our sis
ter city Seattle, have girded up thei
loins and gone to work to rebuild thei
ruined city. They are preparing to re
store Seattle on a scale far more pre-
tentious and enduring than it was be
fore the fire. This is characteristic o.
American pluck and enterprise. Chi
cago and Boston arose from their ashe.
far more magnificent cities than
they were before destruction came
So it will be with Seattle. She will
arise in greater splendor than before
and with the energies of her people
stimulated to the highest pitch OF
effort. Calamity seems to bring out
indomitable spirit of the American
people. The citizens of Seattle will
come out of adversely with a bigger,
better and more enterprising city.
They have the sympathy and ought to
have the aid of the whole country in
her hard struggle against the stress of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

In his new discovery for Consumption
succeeded in producing medicine which
is acknowledged by all to be simply
marvellous. 1t is exceedingly pleasant TO
the taste, perfectly harmless, and does
not sicken. In all cases of Consump-
ton Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough,
Group, Bronchitis and Pains in the
Chest it has given universal satisfaction.
DIR. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup is
sold at 80 cents, samples cents, by
Robert Mari, at the Acme Drug Store.
my25-ym
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
Al JOhllStOWn.

JoHNsTowN. June 17.-Sevenieen
bodies were taken from the wreck
above the bridge to-day. All were SO
badly decomposed that they could not
be identified. 1t is believed that there
are many yet in the wreck, though it
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The Dalles Mountaiaeer in COM
menting on the late confession" OF
Sadie Brantner, in which she denies
everything she ever acknowledged or
swore to against Wickersham, regrets
Mat it is impossible to marry her to
Senator Jones, and thus get rid OF her
forever.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

June is the month designated by
the School law in which District
Clerks are to enumerate the children
Of school age. All young people, be-
tween the ages Of five and twenty-one
years, are enrolled on this list.
According to the last enumeration
there were 1,723 school children in
Thurston county, and judging from
the signs of the times, the grand total
will be augmented fully Is or 100 per
cent. this year. Olympia school Of
ficers are authority for the assertion
that our ~. Wy schools will open next
September with thrice the number of
pupils that attended last year. Mr..
George Gelbach, Clerk of the Tum-
water schools, says there will be large
increase in that district. Similar re-
turns are coming in from Tenino, Seat
co, Grand Mound and many other Sec
tions of the country. Now all these
things are clearly and hopefully sig
nificant of good time coming. The
increase ofschool children pre-supposes
a corresponding increase in the general
population at large. And more than
this. Such an element argues much
more in favor of the right kind of
population than does that of the
floating, irresponsible and objection
able element. Nothing speaks in
louder and more convincing tones of
country's present and future pros
perity than well filed and healthful
schools. To accommodate with proper
facilities the one thousand or more
pupils that will apply for admission to
the Olympia public schools next fall,
adequate means should at once be
secured by our school officers. Of
course, it is well understood that a
new school building is a fOregone con-
clusion. Until such a thing is con-
summated every effort should be made
to keep alive the growing sentiment
that Olympia is an educational center.
All parents cannot send their children
to private and the higher institutions
OF learning. Such enterprises can
take care OF themselves. But the
public schools should not be neglected.
Let these nurseries of our future citi-
zensilip be carefully lookeI after and
all will be well.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

The benefits of vacation season NAV
be greatly enhanced, if, at the same
time, the blood is being clensed ant
vitalized by the use of Ayers Sarsa
parilla. A good appetite, fresh vigor
and buoyant spirits attend the use o.
this wonderful medicine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

AMONG the victims OF the Johnstown
disaster. was the loss of Past Supreme
Chancellor, John p. Linton, of the
knights OF Pythias, together with his
entire family. Mr.. Linton was one Of
the early Supreme Chancellors of the
order.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

any father, at about the age of fifty
lost all the hair from the top of hi:
head. After one months trial O
Ayers Hair Vigor, the hair began
coming, and, in three months, he hac
a fine growth of hair of the natural
color."-P. j. Cullen, Saratoga Springs
N. Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
The OkanOSan Mines.

The OkanOgan country is attracting
general attention on account OF its
mines and farming country. Mr.. d.
r. Hamilton, a prominent mine owner
of Okanogan county, has gone to Port
land to consult capitalists in connec-
ton with a big mining deal. Speak
ing of the present outlook in that re-
gion, Mr.. Hamilton remarked that the
prospects for a big excitement were
never SO great as they are at present
Miners are fiOcking in from the out
side mining centers, principally Monta-
ma and Colorado, and lands and dis
tricts that have not been thoroughly
examined heretofore are now being
thoroughly prospected, and in many
cases with favorable results. In the
Wannicat district, especially, affairs
have assumed favorable aspect and
more than one hard working miner
will rest cOntented, when winter comes,
in the fact that he did not labor
through the heat of summer in vain.
Many prospectors are looking with
greedy eyes toward the Indian reserva-
ton, which is said to be excessively
rich in minerals, and at places mining
would be a profitable occupation. Mr..
Hamilton says that not many months
since two brothers worked for COM
paratively short period with primitive
mining utensils, and came out with
several thousand dollars. When the
reservation is opened to settlers, which
the people of Okanogan hope will soon
take place, there will he grand rush
to secure several valuable mining
claims. The reservation also contains
some of the finest farming and grazing
lands in the northwest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21
Cure for Sick Headache.

Do you want remedy for biliousness
pimples on the face and sure cure fol
sick headache. Ask Robert Mari, the
druggist, for DIR. Gums Liver Pills
Only one for dose. Samples free, full
box % cts. vi
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-06-21

1T is not altogether satisfactory to
see ones own interest sacrificed for the
good of others or the public, albeit the
near future will show that the apparent
sacrifice is blessing. This is illus
trated in the present movement at
Seattle to replat the city. All agree
that the plat of the city is awkward,
that many of the streets should be
widened and Slaughtered, but when the
actual re-survey is made, somebody's
lot is found to be not as favorably To-
Gated as it was before, and that some
body at once protests. 1t is unfortunate
that this is so, but it is, largely, human
nature. Purblindness too often keeps
men standing in the way of their own
interests. They fail to look beyond
the immediate surroundings. 1t is il
Illustrated whenever most public enter
prises are advanced. The chronic
kicker is ever abroad. He shows up
in the country when road tax is to he
voted; in the city when street improve
ments are to be made. He pleads high
taxation when a new school house is
to be built. There are men who will
oppose a railroad reaching their coun-
try hamlet they reason that the rail-
road will increase their valuations
which, in turn, will increase their
taxes. The biography OF the obstruc-
Zionist shows that he is ultimately de-
feated. The movement OF enterprise,
nowadays, has such an impetus
that, although it may be hindered, it
cannot be stopped. To progress is
right, and right ultimately prevails.
Soft will be at Seattle. The welfare of
the future city requires the changes
that have been suggested. Any oppo-
sition can at best only engender local
broils that will mar the harmony of re-
building the city.