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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

boiled with white clothes will greatly
help the whitening process.
That hot, dry fannels applied to
the face and neck is very effective
remedy for a jumping toothache."
That fruit or rust stains on table
linen or other white cloths may be
removed by soaking in weak solution
of oxalic acid.
That hard waters are to be preferred
to soft waters in the teap OF, as the
hard water dissolves less of the tannin
of the leaves.
That after tea has been stepped in
boiling water for a few minutes a
large proportion of the valuable con-
stituents are extracted.
That the most effectual remedy for
Shiny and greasy drain pipes is copper,
as dissolved and left to work gradually
through the pipe.
Ahoe pAdotCI vi dIlS OTHdmenLS
can be cleaned by covering them with
thick layer of starch, letting it dry
thoroughly and then brushing with a
stiff brush.
That room crowded to discomfort
with furniture and ornaments, no
matter how costly, is never restful
and homelike, and always suggestive
of the shop or the museum.
That old feather beds, by putting
them upon clean grass plot during a
heavy shower, permitting them to be
thoroughly wet through and then
dried and beaten with light rods, will
freshen and enliven the feathers.
That dark and gloomy room may
be frightened by placing ebonized
shelves over the doors and windows,
grouping scarlet, yellow or gilded fans
upon the walls, and placing pretty
brio -a-brac and vases in position where
they will be brought into relief by the
cheerful background.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

ginning of the enthusiasm. When
the noise subsidized, Mr.. Beecher con-
tinued, when l go back home I
shall proudly tell that / have proudly
grasped the hand of the nephew of the
great Southern chieftain; l shall tell
my people that went to the Confed
crate capital with a heart full of love
for the people whom my principles
once obliged me to oppose, and that l
was met hallway by the brave South
erners, who can forgive as well as they
can fight" Five minutes of applause
followed, and then Mr.. Beecher, hav-
ing gained the hearts of his audience,
began his lecture, and was applauded
to the echo. That night he entered
his carriage and drove to his hotel
amid shouts such as has never greeted
Northern man in Richmond since
the war.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
Death Of Emma Abbott.

Emma Abbott, the great American
prima donna, died at the Hotel Tenn
pleton in Salt Lake City, Monday
morning of pneumonia. She was
taken ill on the previous Wednesday
night, but insisted upon going upon
the stage and singing her part. She
told her physician on New Years day
that her next song would be sung in
heaven. Her last words ON earth
were, " I am not afraid to die"
Two weeks ago she telegraphed to
the Albany hotel at Denver for the
room in which her husband died. A
singular coincidence connected with
the affair is that she died on the anni-
versary of her husbands death.
Emma Abbott was born in Peoria,
ILL.,, in 1851, and at an early age gave
evidence of possessing phenomenal
musical talent. She was assisted with
means to visit Europe and study un-
der the great teachers there. Her
success on her return was o grand one,
and she went from one triumph to
another, gaining fame and fortune
steadily.
The friend who aided her in early
years, a young druggist named Eu-
gene ]. Wetherell, was rot forgotten,
and when her position as one of the
greatest song favorities Of America
was won she became his wife. Mr.
Wetherell died two years ago, and his
death was the greatest loss the br ave
true hearted woman ever knew. EN-
ma Abbott will be remembered, not al
Americas greatest singer, but as re
markably gifted one, whose perse
verance, patient industry and sterling
honesty of purpose and deed won the
respect and admiration OF all wht
knew her.
The body was embalmed and en-
closed in handsome casket, and wa
sent to Gloucester, Mass, where he
husband is buried, her will providing
for the disposition of her remains.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

sl,;r. Its main extent was open land.
matted with grass and sweet with
flowers, while the edge of the river
and foot of the hills were fringed with
deciduous trees.
This place was held sacred as Il
neutral ground 10y the tribes that
hunted each other with murderous in
tent every foot of the northwest
country. Here peace was cnshrned,
and the warriors OF the different tribes
congregated once every year to engage
in friendly rivalry in the games that
were known to them, and to traffic
with each other in such articles of
commerce as they possessed. Coming
from various directions at the ap-
pointed seasons, the bands of Indians
threaded the mountain trails to the
SUBMITS, gazed for a moment upon
the enhancing scene below, then,
throwing down their spears and dis
missing the frowns from their brows
went forward with confidence and joy
to reposc upon the bosom Of the val
ley. There they engaged in feats of
strength and skill and in contests re-
quiring courage and endurance akin
to the Olympic games of the ancient
Greeks, with which heroic people they
may have been nearly contemporary.
"No account exists of any violation
of the neutrality; but a great catas-
trophc occurred long, long ago, during
the continuance OF one of their festi-
walls, from which only few of the
assembled Indians escaped. Accord
ing to the accounts OF the Indians the
great Scatco, chief of all evil spirits
a giant who could trample whole war
parties under his feet, and who could
traverse the air, the land and the
water at will; whose stature was
above the tallest fir trees, whose voice
was louder than the roar of the ocean,
and whose aspect was more terrible
than that OF the iicrccst wild beast
who came and went upon the wings of
the wind, who could tear up the forest
by the roots, heap the rocks into
mountains, and change the course OF
rivers with his breath, became offended
at them and caused the earth and
waters to swallow them up-all but
few, who were spared that they might
carry the story OF his wrath to their
tribes and warn them that they were
banished from the happy valley for
ever.
Doubtless an earthquake had
opened chasms in the land and blocked
the exits of the streams, thus spread
ing death among the peaceful delega-
tions. Since then the river has again
croded a way through the rocks, and
the upper valley of the Wynooski has
resumed its beauteous aspect; but the
dreadful warning of the great Seatco
has been passed from mouth to mouth
OF the uncounted generations, and the
lake of the happy valley has not since
reflected the image of an Indian. The
white hunter and trapper not only ac-
quires from the Indian his methods of
taking game and his woodcraft, but
also imbibes his superstitions, and he,
too, has avoided the happy valley, so
that the elk and the deer roam there
to this day."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
A Remarkable Man.

One of the most dramatic events in
the oratorical career of Henry Ward
Beecher occurred in Richmond, Va,
during his lecturing tour through the
South. The announcement that he
was to lecture at Mozart Hall on "The
North and the South" filled the old
building. 1t was his first appearance
in Richmond since the war, and he
was rather doubtful about the kind of
reception he would get. When he
walked out ON the stage he saw before
him a distinguished audience of South
erners, including several leading gener-
ais OH the losing side. In the fourth
row of the orchestra sat General Fitz-
hugh Lee, and just behind him General
Rosser, while near by were ex-Govern-
or Extra Bill' Smith and Governor
Cameron. No applause greeted the
great preacher as he stepped before
the footlights. The ladies levelled
their opera-glasses at him with cool
curiosity, and the men looked coolly
expectant. Some misses from a few
rowdies in the gallery did not tend to
dispel the chilliness of the reception.
Mr.. Beecher surveyed the audience
calmly for a moment, and then step
ping directly in front of General Lee,
he said, a. have seen pictures OF Gen.
eral Fitzhugh Lee, and l judge that
you are the man; am / right?" The
General, slightly taken back by this
direct address, nodded stiflly, while
the audience bent forward, breathless
with curiosity as to what was going to
follow. "Then," said Mr.. Beecher,
his face lighting up want to offer
you this right hand, which, in its own
way, fought against you and yours,
years ago, but which l would now will
ingly sacrifice to make the sunny
South prosperous and happy. Will
you take it, General ?" There was
moments hesitation, a moment of
death-like stiffness in the hall, and
then Fitzhugh Lee was on his feet, his
hand was extended across the foot
lights and was quickly met by the
warm grasp of the preachers. At
first there was a murmur, half of sur
prise and half of doubtfulness, from
the audience; then there was a hesitat-
ing clapping of hands, and before
Bcecher had unloosed the hand of
Robert E. Lees nephew, there were
cheers such as were never before heard
in old Mozart though it had been the
scene of many a war and political
! meeting. But that was only the be-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
Castle Garden.

One of the historic spots in Ameri-
lean history, on the I'd inst, became
the property of Americas leading city.
On that day Comptroller Myers, act
ing under instructions from the sink
ing fund commissioner representing
New York, received from the State
Board of immigration the keys to
Castle Garden, and that historic pile
OF brick and masonry, with its many
annexes, became city property.
The old garden will not wholly
lapse into obscurity. In fact it will
be likely to attract more local atten-
ton than ever. The property will be
turned over to the park commissioners,
and the wooden additions will be re-
moved, leading the old castle in all its
bare pictnresqueness as an interesting
adjunct to that very locality known as
Battery park.
Castle Garden has had variegated
history. Built for fortress in 1907,
it was intended to guard the outlets
both on North and East river, but it
was never equipped as place of de-
fence. 1t remained for years as a sort
OF curiosity, about which strangers
asked great many questions. 1t was
built out in the water quite distance
from the shore, with which it was con-
nected by a bridge. The bridge was
designed to be hoisted from the castle,
thus cutting the fort off from shore
communication.
About the year 1850 it was fitted up
and converted into concert hall, and
in 1852, when P. T. Barnum brought
Jennie Lind, the famous singer, to
this country, he secured Castle Garden
in which to introduce her to the Amer
can public. This hall was chosen
chiefly because of its proximity to the
elite quarters of the metropolis. In
the year 1S49 the legislature of New
York established, on May 5, State
Board of immigration.
1t was in 1854 that Castle Garden
Was secured as the general landing
place for immigrants, the lease being
executed on May /. 1t was formally
opened on August 1, 1855, and from
that date until the 10Th of last May
the garden was used solely for immi-
grants. During the time the garden
was used as a landing bureau the
names of 9,720,067 immigrants were
recorded upon its books. Henry ].
Jackson was superintendent of the
bureau for twenty-three consecutive
years. He said this morning: "To
me that old garden was a living poem,
sometimes cheerful and oft times dol
orous. l have seen many sad and
joyous scenes. 1 have seen ship
wrecked people and homeless passen-
gers, have seen families united and
separated forever. To-day closes the
most eventfnl and important chapter
in the history of my life."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
General Hints on Etiquette,

Acknowledge the receipt of present
without delay.
If person of greater age or higher
rank than yourself desire you to step
first into carriage, or through a
door, it is most polite TO bow and obey
than to decline.
No compliment that bears insincer.
ity on the face of it is compliment
at all.
Unmarried ladies may not accept
presents from gentlemen who are
neither related nor engaged to them.
Presents made by married lady to a
gentleman can only be offered in the
joint names of her husband and her
self.
When you cannot agree with the
propositions advanced in general con-
versation, be silent. If pressed for
your opinion, give it with modesty.
Never defend your own views too
warmly. When you find others re-
main unconvinced, drop the subject,
or lead to some other topic.
Look at those who address you.
Never boast of your birth, your
money, your grand friends, or any
thing that is yours. If you have
Travelled, do not induce that informa-
ticn into your conversation at every
opportunity. Any one can travel with
money and leisure. The real distinc-
ton is to come home with enlarged
views, improved tastes, and a mind
free from prejudice.
Never undervalue the gift which
you are yourself Offering; you have
no business to offer it if it is valueless.
Neither say that you do not want it
yourself, or that you should throw it
away if it were not accepted.
There is an art and propriety in the
giving OF presents which it requires a
natural delicacy of disposition rightly
to apprehend. You must not give too
rich gift nor toe poor a gift. You
must never make a present with any
expectation of a return; and you
must not be too eager to make a re.
turn yourself when you accept one.
A gift must not be ostentatious, but
it should be worth offering. On the
other hand, mere costliness does not
constitute the soul of q present.
Never refuse present unless under
very exceptional circumstances. How
ever humble the giver, and however
poor the gift, you should appreciate
the good will and intention and.,accept
it with kindness and thanks. Never
say, Il fear 1 rob you," or "I am
ashamed to take it," etc. Such de-
predatory phrases imply that you
think the bestower of the gift cannot
spare or afford it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
A Severe Storm.

The Washington (Montesano) DEM
ocrat gives the following account Of
damage done by the late zephyr which
prevailed on the northwestern coast:
Thursday morning (25th ult.) about
three o'clock the fiercest wind storm
ever known in this region passed
over southern Washington. It blew
from the northwest and was perfect
gale ere it ceased with the dawning of
day. Rain set in early Wednesday
evening, the wind increased in We
locity as the night advanced. Com
pared with winds in the Eastern and
Middle States the wind was a gentle
zephyr, but the very fact that build
ings are not constructed to withstand
such unusual gusts, and the trees are
so high and brittle, accounts for the
destruction to property and loss of
life.
At Gray's Harbor City no special
destruction is reported. An uncom-
pleted building was torn to pieces by
the wind but there was no other seri-
Gus damage.
At Hoquiam about the only damage
was to the Hoquiam Furniture store,
some of the goods being spoiled by
water which beat into the store
from breaking in the building.
At Aberdeen no damage of any con-
sequence was caused.
At Cosmopolis the Methodist church
was blown over.
At MOntesanO the fronts and part
of the roofs of the Confectionery Store
of Stevens & Heron, and Carter &
Edner, were displaced, necessitating a
little active work the next day. The
tin roof on the building occupied by
Luther's grocery and by the offices of
Des Brisay & Kenny, architects, and
Mayor Jameson, was lifted off by the
playfully inclined breeze. The result
was not very pleasant, as Mr.. Luther
reports a loss Of several hundred dol
lars through damaged goods, and a
number of papers and plans in the Of
fees mentioned were provided with
too much water for their good. The
shed at the back of Swinson & Co.'S
livery stable suffered utter extinc-
ton.
A number Of signs were torn away
from their supports, and tree was
blown across the roof of the Warner
residence, luckily falling so slowly and
easily as to do no harm. Several hun
dred trees blockaded the P. S. & G. H
Railroad between MontesanO and Ka
milchie, requiring the efforts of q
large force for two days to remove
them and prepare the track for The
regular trains.
The first train reached Montesant
about 7 o'clock Friday night for th'
first time after the storm. A larg'
number Of travellers were delayed a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
Things Worth Knowing.
WOman's News.

That bnrned sulphur will drive
away mosquitoes.
That roasted coffee is one of the
most powerful disinfectants.
That lard may be made perfectly
sweet by boiling pared potato in it.
That cistern water may be purified
by charcoal put in bag and hung in
the water.
That salt will remove the stain
from silver caused by eggs, when ap.
piled with a soft cloth.
That a tablespoonful of turpentine
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09
Washing Out the Stomach.

During the past year several physi-
clans in New York have tried, with a
gratifying success, q novel treatment
for dyspepsia and cancer of the stom-
ach 10y washing out that organ. The
process is very simple and not danger
Gus. A long flexible pipe is passed
down the throat until one end is in
the stomach. The upper end has
funnel attached, into which hot water
is poured until the stomach is filled.
The weight of the water in the pipe
and funnel gives a hydraulic pressure
sufficient to distcnd the stomach. The
pipe has an aperture big enough to
hold lead pencil.
After the stomach has been filled the
funnel end of the pipe is turned down
until it is lower than the bottom of
the stomach, and the stomach is emp
tied as barrel of any fluid is emptied
through siphon. The process may
be repeated several times. The result
is that the undigested food and mucus
are washed out, and the hot water
closes the blood vessels and reduces
Inflammation. The relief is immedi-
ate. The dyspeptic may have his
stomach washed out before meal, so
that he can take fresh start. After
the lapse of sufficient time for ordinary
digestion, the stomach may be washed
out again. This process has been in
use at the New York Hospital, we are
informed, for some time past.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

this point, Kamilchie and Olympia in
consequence of it.
AT Elma the damage was slight.
AT Porter seven men were killed.
and three injured by a tree falling
across the tent in which they were
sleeping.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

THE recent rise of the mountain
streams has brought down the logs.
The Wiskah river has been cleared Of
over 100000 feet, and the Chehalis
river has brought down 100000 feet.
This clears nearly the entire length
of these streams, and brings to tho
mill some logs that have been cut for
three years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

CARS will be running on the Tacoma
and Steilacoom electric road by Feb
ruary st
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

THE Grand Army of the Republic
encampment will be held at Puyallup
next April.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-01-09

Advertising. .odr squares OF up"""
nv the year, at liberal rates.
Legal notices will be charged to the al
,orney or officer authorizing their lnser-
ton
Advertisement sent from distance
and transient notices must bc accohpah-
ed by tho cash.
Announcements Of marriages. pir'hs
and deaths inserted free.
Obituary notices. resolutions OF respecs ~
and other articles which do not possess
general interest will be inserted AT one
half the rates for business sauVertiseii'eii''
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-08-29

WILLIAM ORR, aged 80, the Oldest
man in White county, Ind, was killed
at Monon by train
AT Mount McGregor, N. Y, w. j.
Arkell rendered President Harrison a
banquet on the Goth in honor of his
bsth birthday.
HENRY WoRTHrNGToN BEcKwIru,
United States consul ut Bermuda died
ut his mothers home near Hinsdale,
ILL.,, aged % years.
THE death of Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Walter Bragg, of Ala.
bama, occurred at Spring Lake, N. j.
CHESTER d. HUBBARD, who from
1865 to 1869 represented the Wheeling
(W. Va.) district in congress as re-
publican, died at Wheeling, aged a
years.
The state central committee of the
peoples party met in Boston and ef,
fected state organization.
WILLIAM j. HAINEs, of Chicago, aged
103 years, and veteran of the war OF
1872 and the late war, is the oldest pen.
sioner in the country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-08-29
FOREIGN.

AT Melbourne the Anglo Australian
bank suspended with liabilities of 5000, :
000
BELLA NIcHoL. aged Q years, and her
brother Willie, aged q, were drowned
at Brockville, Ont, while bathing in
the river.
JOHN CONWAY, who killed boy
in Liverpool, was hanged. He con-
tossed his crime.
NINE. PATTI has signed with Abbey
for an operate tour of the United
States in the late autumn and winter.
MARCIANo MEDINA, ranch owner
living in the United States of Colom-
bia, has confessed to numbering his
thirteen children. He objected to the
expense of bringing them up.
THE casualties in the recent hurri-
cane on the island at Martinique grow
with each additional report. Two hum
dred and eighteen persons We're killed
in the coast towns alone, and many
lives Were also lost in the interior vii
lagos.
Four men in search of gold in Mani
toba were drowned in passing through
Great Death canyon by the upsetting
of their canoe.
a TERRIBLE battle was raging near
Valparaiso, Chilli, on the 22d between
President Balmaceda's forces and the
insurgents, and over 5000 soldiers had
been slain.
THE stories of misery received from
Russia are almost incredible. In
Bessarabia peasants were selling their
children in order to buy food.
HENRY CECIL RAIKEs, the British
postmaster general, died in London,
aged 50 years. I.t
ADvICEs from ChihNahua, Mex, give
a fearful picture of the destitution of
the peasantry. For twelve months not
a drop of rain had fallen, cattle had
died by thousands and the small farm
ers and ranch hands We're starving.
IT was announced that the Ven
eZuelan congress had rejected the rec
iprocity treaty proposed by the United
States.
GALES and hurricanes We're reported
all along the Spanish coast. Many YES
sells had been wrecked on the north
coast and heavy damage had been done.
The total crop of sugar and molasses
~ p''~' 80 N"osN WAS Sht - S''Iii""Su
at 1903 tons OF sugar and "a 247 tons
of molasses.
IT was stated that Emin Pasha had
defeated the African dervishes and re-
organized all the old stations in Equa-
torial Africa.
ADvIcEs from Santiago. Chilli, say
that sixty unarmed youths belonging
to good families, while holding polit.
ical meeting. were massacred by de-
tachment of cavalry by order of Presi-
don't Balmaceda.