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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16
Lynching at Ellensburgh.

1t Is to he regretted that any COM
munity in this State should feel it a
duty to take the execution of the law
into their own hands. Such an emer-
gency seldom exists, and when it does.
it is generally attributable to a lax
administration of the laws. 1t is not
our purpose to pass Judgment upon
the people OF another commonwealth,
but it does seem, with the pres ent
light afforded, that the tragedy, Tues
day night, might have been averted,
notwithstanding the enormity of the
act which aroused the people to Il
frenzy.
At midnight on the 18th, at Ellens-
burgh, the fire-bell rang, which was
the signal for assembling of a crowd
about the county Jail. The mob be-
gan an assault upon the steel cage in
which Sam. Vincent and his son
Charles was confined, and after an
hour and Il half OF diligent labor, the
bars were forced and the prisoners led
forth and hung on a poplar tree three
blocks distant from the Jail.
The culprits. while drunk, Sunday
night, had entered the Teutonia sa-
loon, picked Il quarrel with Mike koh-
lopp, one OF the proprietors, and dur
ing the alteration Charles fired a
shot, which entered kohlopp's right
breast, from the effects of which he
died in half an hour. John Bergman
went to the defense of Kohlopp, and
was stabbed by the elder Vinson, and
died from the effects of the wound, a
few hours afterward. Both men we're
Immediately arrested and placed in
the steel cage.
While the Wilson's were regarded as
worthless citizens, the son having
served term in the penitentiary, and
were quarrelsome and always went
armed, these conditions would have
assured a thorough vindication OF the
outraged law, had it been allowed to
! take its course.
While the Jail was being forced, the
Mayor of the city made an effort to
call out the militia company, but SO
many OF its members were camping in
the mountains that he was unable to
collect guard in time to prevent the
| lynching,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

IT appear that Philadelphia has is
sued popular loan which is meeting
with success. The bankers would not
take her per cent. bonds because the
rate of interest was not high enough
to suit them, then the city authorities
decided to issue bonds in small denomi.
nations and offer them directly to the
people. The securities are being taken
rapidly, and appear to be bringing out
boarded money. One man who took
" 800 worth said he had carried the
cash about him "nigh on to twenty
years" He concluded that 3 per cent.
on an absolute safe loan was better
than no interest. Some persons buy
only 800. The Philadelphia Times
says that at the rate the bonds are
taken, another week will see the sale
OF the last bond, and every dollar of
the loan will be available for immediate
use. without any deduction for COM
mission or discount.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

LoTAN, the Republican boss" in
Portland politics, who has been con-
victed of smuggling, has been re-
fused new trial by U. S. Judge
Bellinger. The success that has at
tended the effort to clear him from
responsibility for his crime, is just the
kind of an object lesson that makes
Populists. There should not be diff
ferent Interpretation of law for the
rich. or those having political "pull,"
than when the poor man without aiders
and abettors, is caught with his hand
in somebody's pocket.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

HARVEST FEsTIvAL.-On the last
day of this month begins the Harvest
Festival" of the Salvation Army, to
be observed wherever that organiza-
ton has post. 1t will last four
days, and be a season of special effort
for the conversion of souls and safety
of the body. 1t is time to garner
harvest in the way of donations
and gifts from the sinful worlds peo-
pie in order to tide over the inclement
season of the year. All gifts that can
not be used are sold on the last day of
the "harvest," and converted into
coin, which passes current with all
classes and conditions of people. AS
the post in this city has ceased to ex-
list, no question has been raised as to
"W That will the harvest be-"
A WOMAN has been appointed Sheriff
OF Green county, Missouri.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16
A = Pom sd Laad "

ne Jf"RF'' -Ir IS notes the paS>a re
through 1t. Paul, on the 9TH inst, OF
several prominent lumhcrmen OF Wis
cousin, Michigan and Illinois, for
Puget Sound, to INSPECT and develop
the timber resources oi this State.
The party, twelve in number. repre-
SCENTS many millions "f dollars, and
they scented, in their talk with the
It. Paul reporter, to be fully impressed
with the magnitude and importance
of our timber growth. The party con-
sists al l.. y. Arson, III. II. Foster,
John Landcrs, John O'Day, \. II.
Strange, Merrill, Wis; Walter Alex
ander, Charles Winton. C. F. Dun
bar, Wausan, Wis. John DAILY, K. C.
Arpin, Grand Rapids, Mich; John
Stewart, Blackberry, H., and f. p.
Hixon, La Crosse, Wis.
Mr.. Hixon AS spokesman Of the
panty. in the published interview said,
III reply to queries: 1--WE intend to
enjoy ourselves, but the trip is not an
outing, rs it will be devoted principally
to business. We propose seeing the
entire country and coming to conclu-
,ions as to investment. Fir and cedar
timber are specially attracting us.
II we find everything satisfactory we
will invest heavily, but will not begin
to develop the lumber industry in the
Sound for some time. The industry
there was set back two or three years
by the financial panic, but will evil
IDENTIFY come forward again all right
For the present we are tied up in Wis
consin and thereabouts, being all
white pine lumbermen or manufactur
ers. Some of us hold large saw mill
interests. Of course, We cannot dis
pose OF these at short notice, even if
we decided it would be good policy to
turn our entire attention to the West"
1t is evident from the remarks made
by other members of the party, as
we'll as from those of Mr.. Hixon, that
the white pine men are thoroughly i'm
pressed with the importance and mag
gnificent opportunities of Puget
Sound compared with which the
lumber districts OF Wisconsin and
Michigan are more than we'll de-
veloped. 1t is moi improbable that
inside OF a couple of years there will
be quite an exodus Of large lumber
men from these States to the West,
which will Immediately feel the bene-
fit of their unlimited ready cash and
disposition to invest. When asked
what would be the effects of an ex-
tensive development of the timber re.
sources of Puget Sound, Mr.. Daily
said:
"a great improvement is evident
in the West and would be assisted by
the building of canal through the
Isthmus Of Panama for water ship
ment."
A good evidence OF the confidence Of
lumbermen in the Puget Sound forests
was the reply one of the party made tc
the question whether the proposed
rates of Minneapolis lumbermen to the
markets at Sioux City. Omaha, etc.
being substantial reduction, would be-
detrimental to their existing business
He replied: "It might little, bu,
eventually it would be good thing in
encouraging the movement from the
West" When asked about rates from
Puget Sound he replied that they are
high, but not too high to permit 6
limited movement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

tempting, inviting and appetizing is our
S ock of green groceries. It's enough to
make anyone feel hungry to look over
TIE display of gsrden produce that We
present for consumption by our patrons
Every hing raised by the most up to date
gardeners has place on our list. \
table ulprovided with these requisites of
good living isn't half supplied. Vege-
tables make up the larger half of a
healthful diet. You must at least meet
the vegetarian at the Hallway House to
really live well. Our garden show offers
richness for all. And groceries. Yes,
we have them, everything Al and cheap.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

AN exchange notes as gratifying
evidence of returning good times,
that there have been no strikes of late.
1t does not seem to consider that there
has been nothing to strike. Take
nothing from nothing and nothing re-
mains, and to kick at nothing would
be Improbable and senseless employ
ment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

THE counties of Island, Whatcom
and Skagit have suffered heavily from
forest fires this season, and this by
no means covers the losses of the
western part OF the State, where scarce
ly county has escaped from heavy
damage to the forest growth. In the
counties named, however, the loss has
not been confined 10 timber, but mills
and manufactured material, farm
houses and fences. have also been
swept away by the devouring flames.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16
An Incomplete Report.

The Oiympidn publishes a list OF
about 80 persons paying taxes on as
sessments Of over $1,000 in this
county, and claims that it has copied
it from the assessment roll made up
for the current year. As has been
very generally remarked, the list is
conspicuous for the absence OF the
names OF many OF our business men
and property owners who should pay
taxes on one, two, three, four or five
times the Olympians limit, $1,000.
Either the compiler has made very
poor job in mahing his abstract from
the roll or the Assessor has wofullv
neglected his duty, for We find that
two taxpayers who own brick build
ings on the best corners in town, and
many merchants with big stores full
OF wares are omitted OF have been
rated at so much below the usual
Dc ~ NV ltdNll tilt
mum limit. The names of only seven
mercantile establishments are rated
above s. 900 and one OF these is doing
business at Bucoda.
After the publication of the first
list, the Oiympian the next day made
an "indeX" of Il few names, but still
leaves out some of the principal prop
erty owners-such names as A. ii.
Chambers, i. Bettman, Hazard
Stevens. Harry Prescott, f. G. Dem
ing, Union Block, n. 5. Porter, Clara
+. Sylvester, p. L. 5. Il. r., J. NJ.
Swan, Daniel Gaby and others, besides
such business houses as kaufman,
Hiestand & Warner, Sawyer & Filley,
and many others being omitted. 1t
does not take much of showing Of
wares to run up to IS 600, and we doubt
very much whether there are not a
score of firms doing business here
whose stocks, even for assessment, far
exceed that moderate limit. Try, try
again, Olympian.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

"MrKADo" has been substituted for
" Pinafore," at Lake Washington, but
the performance takes place aboard
ship used for the latter play. That is
the only way the street railway can
get their work in on the receipts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

TACOMA Theater was packed Mon
day night, to listen to Mark Twain
lecture, and at its close he was taken
in charge by the Press Club and
royalty entertained, at their rooms in
the Chamber of Commerce block.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

ANOTHER big cargo of tea-that OF
the Dudhope-consisting of 1000
tons, was landed at Tacoma this week,
and the major portion OF it was i'm
mediately loaded on cars and started
across the continent. The Dudhope
will take in return cargo of wheat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

CAPT. Hatch is in trouble for un.
dertaking the transfer of his steamer,
the Monticello, from Puget Sound to
California waters without a deep-sea
captain. The fine is $500. Besides
this, the Southern Pacific company
have libeled the steamer for salvage,
notwithstanding contract was made
between the captains Of the two boats
when the Benito took her in tow.
Capt. Stream, who was in command
and the First and Second Engineers
of the Monticello, have been placed
under arrest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

LAST year the railroads were begging
for freight to FIJI their cars, and now
they are borrowing cars to hold the
freight.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

IT is now proposed to bring Con-
gresham Bryan and Roswell G. Horr
together, to discuss the silver ques-
ton at the Oregon State Fair, but it
is doubtful whether even this power
full diuretic would relieve the
mossback association which gives the
fair from from its distress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

GENTLEMAN JACK" No LONGER
When Corbett developed into aprize-
fighter, it was claimed by the better
class of sports that it would do much
to elevate the manly art" but it
seems that evolution did not cease,
but progressed in an opposite direction
and that to-day he is as big a black
guard as any of the noted pugilists.
The divorce proceedings, instituted by
his wife, shows that he is q brute by
nature, and late bar-room scrap with
his rival Fitzsimmons, shows that he
did not hesitate to doff the mask in
public when his evil passions were
aroused. He must yield up the title
of Gentleman jack" given him by
his enthusiastic admirers as remind
er and acknowledgment that to be a
prize-fghter did not necessarily imply
that one had to be u brute.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

TENNEssEIANs are making prepare
items for centennial celebration of
the admission of their State into the
Union, which occurred June LIST, 1916,
by an exposition at Nashville on that
date next year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

Party FEALTY.-The st. Louis
Globe-DemOcrdt, a Republican paper
despite its name, suggests that the
candidate for the Nice-Presidency on
its party ticket be Southern man, as
a means of attracting Democratic
votes, which suggestion receives a
cordial endorsement from a Demo-
cratic paper way down in Egypt,
Illinois, as a pointer for the admins
tration, to divide and conquer" the
Republican hosts, by selections for Of
fetal preferment from the opposite
party. Mr.. Cleveland needs no sug-
gestion of that sort. Has not that
been his policy from the beginning of
his administration to the present time?
Has he not kept in office the most
pernicious" Republicans and ap-
pointed 10 Office the most offensive
partisans" from the opposing ranks,
despite the protests OF the "old guard?
1t is true, as the sucker paper affirms
that "much of the dissatisfaction at
the present time is attributable, not to
loss of faith in the fundamental prin-
ciples of the party, but to the unwise
selection OF candidates for office y
but it is not in the Republican ranks
that better men may be found. 1t is
in the selection of men who, as soon
as they assume position may not be
affected with the big-head to that de-
gree that they ignore their party as
shrewd ones OF the opposing party.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

THE best one-mile time made on a
bicycle so far, was by WILDER J. Ed
wards, at Livermore, Ga, Feb. 9th
l IN. 81 Is sec.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

The general impression is that the
Harvey-Horr debate at Chicago stood
about 16 to in favor OF silver.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

A FLOATING SToRE.-It may not be
generally known that there has been
on the Sound, the past three years, a
well-equipped country store, in an ark
sort of a steamer, called the Otter.
She makes round of small towns and
ranches along the upper Sound, arriv-
ing once fortnight, with clock.work
regularity, and tarrying long enough
for expectant customers to make their
purchases. The Otter does not carry
passengers, nor freight, except an oc-
casional lot for accommodation. She
is managed by r. G. Brown, who owns
a half-interest in the enterprise.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

IT is announced that William III.
Harvey, author OF COINS Financial
School," will soon visit this State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

PETROLEUM is now towed across the
ocean in immense tanks. One lately
left containing 5000 tons Of oil.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

IT is reported that British Column
bia is Oyerrun with Cinnamon SUD-
piled with forged certificates executed
by the ring" lately exposed in San
Francisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

GEN. Lew Wallace says that the
future OF the bicycle will depend upon
its women riders. Very likely. What
ever woman approves is sure to please
the men, and we know of no writer
who is better qualified to pass an
opinion upon this particular question
than one who has Ben Hur at the
Roman races.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

THAT the cunt of value" should
be of metal which it is possible to
coin it in for practical use, does not
seem to have suggested itself to some
people who have been deluded by the
gold-bug sophistries.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

When Baby was Sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Mss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria isso well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known TO me-" H. A ARCHER VI D.,
Ill So. oxford St, Brooklyn, " Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-08-16

A WOMAN has been appointed Sh
of Green county, Missouri.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-11

After an idleness for several years,
operations have been resumed in the
we'll known Catherine mine in the
Stockton district, which was recently
purchased by ]. P. Mitchner and c. Z.
Mitchner, and it is proposed by the
owners of the property to place it on
shipping and paying basis again.
Owing to some serious caves in the
old workings it will be in the neighbor-
hood of two months yet before the ex-
traction of ore can commence.
]. P. Mitchner came in from Stock
ton yesterday evening and registered
at the Cullen. To a Herald reporter he
stated that the outlook for the Cath
crime is very bright and there is no
doubt but that the property will be
placed upon paying basis in the very
near future The Honorine mill is
operating smoothly, as is also the case
with the Ophir-Hill. The gentleman
seems to think considerable of the new
strikes north of Grantsville, and holds
to the opinion that the interested par
ties will yet uncover the true vein. He
is certain that the owners of the Hum
bug will make that claim a splendid
producer in time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-11
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
John Doe Forbes Runs Amuck in a
Clothing House.

John Doe Forbes is a small man with
straw hat and dirty shirt. John was
arrested last night on the charge of as
sault and battery preferred by one of the
statesmen in ConhaimS clothing parlors.
1t appears from the story told by John
that he made an agreement to purchase
a suit on the installment plan, and in
pursuance of that policy he says he has
religiously planted his cash with the
firm from week to week until he got
enough to get the garb he yearned for.
Yesterday he declares that he called and
the clerk tried to palm off suit on him
that he did not want, and he resented it.
The story told by the clothing man is
different. He says that John Doe Forbes
wanted a suit costing a great deal more
than his deposit called for and when this
was denied him he grew violent and at
tempted to put OUT every one in sight.
John will be heard today.
John Doe was arrested l2= night on
the charge of a violation OF the wheel
ordinance and planted 81 for his appear
ance.
George Thomas was arrested for dis
turbing the peace in the neighborhood of
the old Iowa stable west of the Valley
House. 1t is said that George had on a
jag and was whooping it up hard when
taken in.
Fred Leach and Louis Carter were ar
rested for treSpassing. They are two
men who are touring the country on a
wager. They have each bet hat that
they can ride from New York to San
Francisco and eat three meals a day
without spending a cent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-11

Assistant County Attorney Harrington
yesterday filed with Governor West a pc
tition asking the executive to grant a
pardon to Allen Murdoch, who is serving
out a life sentence in the Utah peniten-
tiary for 4 murder committed in or near
Mant: IN 1891.
Murdoch is half breed Indian and is
said to be a very bright man with
marked degree of intellectually. He is
only 26 years of age and bis friends
think that if a pardon is to De granted
1t should be while he is young enough to
enjoy the benefits.
On the trial of the case, which was
had before Justice Blackburn, the ac-
cused man contended that he committed
the deed in self defense and claimed also
that a woman, who was q material wit
ness in his favor had been spirited away
presumably by those VINO desired his con-
viction. Such proves to be the case, if
there is any truth i'll lot of affidaVltS
which VIII be filed with THE governor
today. 1t Will be shown that the woman
has been found after all these years, and
a statement VIII be submitted of her
knowledge in the case and the circum-
stances prior to and at the time of the
killing.
In addition to this and other state
ments of fact there will be presented a
petition signed by so citizens of Manti.
eleven of the jurors at the trial and an
affidavit from the clerk Of the court of
the late Judge Blackburn, which contains
an assertion to the effect that he, before
his death, expressed a Willingness to sign
a petition for a pardon.
The whole affair promises to develop
some very startling facts and when the
papers are released by the governor the
proceedings will be read with a great
deal of interest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-11
PROMISING PLACER GROUND.
John A. GrOesbeck Tells of the OPP
eratiOns on Quartz Creek.

John a. GrOesbecI> Tells of the OPP
eratiOns on Quartz Creek.
General Manager John A. Groesbeck,
of the Missoula Placer Mining COM
pany, which is operating some extern
sive placer country on Quartz creek,
in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana,
is home again, and reports that the
operations of the company are now in
full swing, and it is anticipated with
no small degree of confidence that the
clean-upS will be of the best yet Sc
cured by the company. Two great by
draulics are now in continuous opera
ton, and it is expected that bedrock
will be reached by the first days of
July, when the initial cleanup for the
year will be made.
The properties of Mr. Groesbeck's
company consist Of several hundred
acres of placer lands in the canyon In
order to properly equip them for the
extensive operations which are now
on, the company went up the canyon
and brought down two lines of canals
and these latter are furnishing the
power and water for the sluicing Mr.
Groesbeck says operations are not less
than three months ahead of what they
were last year, and he expects to strike
bedrock by the first of July, sure.