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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.-A young
couple at Seattle have perpetrated a
most successful joke upon their friends,
by secret marriage consummated
little over year ago, which they have
succeeded in keeping from their
friends and the public till about a
month ago. 1t seems that George c..
Spaulding and Miss Dora Adair, who
were engaged to be married, quietly
went over to Victoria Sept. 9th, 1894,
and had the knot tied. Returning to
Seattle, they both assumed their usual
places in society and nobody was the
wiser, except the parents of the con-
tracing parties and an aunt of the
bride and an aunt Of the groom, who
were let into the secret about four
months ago. The young couple had
much fun in the complications which
their dual life afforded. Mr.. Spauld.
ing went to San Francisco several
months ago as mate of Capt. Hatch's
steamer, Monticello, and is still EN-.
ployed on that service. Mrs. Spauld.
ing has been the past year in the en-
ploy of the Il. c. Miles company, as
bookkeeper and stenographer. She
will leave next month for San Fran.
cisco to join her husband.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

A BRILLIANT SCHEME.-The Cen
tralia Chronicle suggests that in these
times of high taxation and scant
revenue that the salaries OF quite a
number of officers might be Topped off
by consolidation OF counties. 1t pro-
poses that Thurston and Chehalis be
abolished. and that the boundaries be
tween Pierce and Lewis be the Des-
chuttes river; that Olympia, Monte
sano and the north shore of Gray's
Harbor be annexed to Mason; that
Elma and Oakville be annexed to
Lewis OF which Centralia shall be the
county seat. The south shore of the
harbor could be given to Pacific and
Wahkiakum could be divided between
Pacific and Cowlitz. The suggestion
is a good one. Anything would be
sanctioned by the taxpayer which
gives promise OF decreased costs, and
our county has quite IN investment in
bonded Indebtedness that it would
willingly share with her less favored
neighbors. You are right, Chronicle.
Give us consolidation, by all means.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
A Cold-Blooded Family.

Probably no pecullarity OF the Dur
rant trial has impressed the public
more unfavorably for the defense than
the conduct Of the accused and his
mother in the cuurt-rnom. While it
WAS 10 haze been expected that the
man who is on trial for his life should
make every effort to retain his COM
posture and should steel himself to
meet devices OF the prosecution to
throw him oil his guard and bc,ray
guilt, ii it existed, his conduct has
been y exceptionally cool ana collect
ed, that new theory has started.
based upon it, which is still more
damaging to his case. II is now
thought that the remarkable nerve of
a Durrant WAS an essential element in
producing those conditions which
made the cold-blooded outrage and
murder OF two innocent girls possible.
1t required just the cold stolidity of
Durrant as witnessed in the court
room to constitute the hcarlless
wretch who would inveigle his victim
to the belfry and after the commission
of a double crime, disrobe the body
and hide the apparel in all the incon-
ceivable hooks and crannies OF that
unused portion OF the church. What
his object might have been in this, it
is difficult to conjecture; but it is
noted as in line with the nature Of
the man on trial. Scarcely less re-
markable is the conduct of Durrant's
mother. She has appeared to be
totally destitute of the feelings usually
accorded to women, and is possessed of
Just such a nature as heredity would
accord to the wretch who committed
the Emmanuel church murders.
This reflection has been suggested
by the comments of Alice Rix, a tai
ented correspondent of the Examiner,
who in discussing the remarkable
features of the case has this to say of
the extraordinary conduct of Mrs
Durrant:
"IIer airy Indifference, her evident
taste for the nOtoricty she and her family
had secured, her defiant pride in that re-
l e. Il
course and most uncalled-for comments
on the character and humble station of
one of the two girls who were SO
fouliy dealt with, her ilippant manner
and her frivolous dress at the moment of
her appearance before eyes strained with
horror over crimes supposedly COM
mitted by her son, checked the tide of
sympathy which flows naturally toward
a woman in her most pitiable position
and turned it to prejudice which none
who saw her in this mood could deem
unjust. She is still as far removed from
ones natural conception of sorrowing
motherhood as darkness is from dawn.
But she is no longer tlippant, and she is
no longer defiant. One owes it to her to
perceive this as one perceived the rest
Pink and yellow roses still nod from her
cheaply modish hats. There is still a
irou-frou of silk and general fussy
pretentiousness about her entrance to
the courtroom, her face is still set in q
certain affectation of security, AMI hei
hard smile still sharpens against the
weapons pointed at her son; yet all this
has been wearing down and a reaI
anxiety shows here and there beneath il
) and speaks even to hearts hardened
against her."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
EOnOrs are EASY.

Tacoma, not To- Zee uutdune ty Seat
ti', alter long and patient waiting, has
her Iriaultng Cry Treasurer. and one
t., WHO bars about a uICputh a
name a. kru.y. The Tacoma lcvant-
cr'> name i Brgcs-ticorge W. Buggs
i,t H. hope that thc second initial
does not stand Tor the rcYcrcd name Of
Washington. Like krugg, Boggs Is
said to have been victim to friend
ship, that extraordinary manifestation
OF the Damon and Pythias passion
which impel, its votary to appropri-
ale auolher's property or money to
"ohligc" Il friend. 1t seems tha.
BoEg5 loaned city warrants to his
friend Bennett To put up as "cOllat-
cral.' He placed the city funds in
such banks as would edo the most
good without regard to their solv-
cncy, and used $4,000, as charged in
the complaint, for a purpose not au-
thorized by law"
The initiative nature OF man is illus.
trated as well by the similarity OF the
methods of the defaulting treasurers
oi the sister cities. krugg loaned the
public money to his personal friends,
while Boggs did the same thing, and
what else We are unable to conjecture
from the ambiguous phraseology OF the
complaint, there being 20 many uses
for money not authorized by law.
Krugg, after facing the situation
awhile, was allowed to escape, and had
to be extraditcd from Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Boggs, when things be-
came somewhat tropical was allowed
to skip to Oregon and had to be
brought back on State requisition
from Jacksonville, in the Webfoot
State.
The same sympathy seems to be
manifested for both malefactors
Krugg, after conviction by the Super.
ior Court and an affirmation of the
finding by the Supreme Court OF the
State, carries his case to the court O.
highest resort, and the prison door.
still "yawn" for their prey. About {
year ago, Boggs was tried for embez
element of $4,000 from the city o
Tacoma, and the jury, by instruction
of the court, brought in verdict 0
not guilty. There was no doubt bu
that the warrants had disappeared, bu
the court held that the evidence t
legally convict was equally wanting.
Doubtless the same dilatory tactic
will be employed to keep Boggs from
the quagmire of despair. He was ar
rested Tuesday by Sheriff Parker o
Pierce county, and brought back II
face his friends and foes. Doubles
his case will drag its weary cours
along in the courts until the prosecu
tion tire and technicalities will be al
lowed to defeat the ends of justice.
Then the two cities will be even il
that form of sensation, and the peopl
will, OF course, cheeriully and unconl
plainin DIV foot tho eynense
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
Rumor Of War.

Ex-senator Chandler, OF Vermont,
is quite positive that our nation is on
the eve OF o war with England. In
statement over his signature, published
Wednesday, he declares that the con-
fict is inevitable. He says at will
arrive on account of British disregard
OF our direct interests. 1t will also be
forced by British encroachments upon
other nations all over the world. 1t
will be fought by us, having Russia as
our European ally. Asa war offensive
on our part it may not happen within
90 years; az defensive war it may
come sooner and should be welcomed.
A sure result would be the capture
and permanent acquisition of Can
ada by the United States. Eng
land proposes to seize from the United
States portion OF Alaska. She is de-
stroying independent governments in
all parts of the globe. She treats
American sentiment and remonstrance
with insolence and defiance"
These are ringing words, and they
come from a source that eutitle them
to careful consideration but it is said
that Even Homer Sometimes Mods"
and let us at least hope that the VEN
enable Senator is in q somnollent con
dition when he sees in the action of
England provocations that should
" welcome" the horrors OF warfare be-
tween nations speaking the same lam
guage and possessing a common an
cestry.
England may be at times somewhat
arbitrary. 1t is her nature to be so.
She may occasionally require an adj
monition that savors of a warlike
spirit, but she has too much at stake
upon an uncer tain issue, too much to
lose and too little to gain, to interfere
with our governments support OF any
of those principles she is bound to
maintain. Senator Chandler gives an
excellent reason why Great Britain
will give the matter sober second
thought, in the almost certain result
of her losing strip of territory which
lies so conveniently contiguous to our
own country.
And it must be considered that
modern Appliances OF war are q provo
cative OF peace. Nations seldom 60 to
war to settle minor grievances. The
power to damage an advisory carries
with it the knowledge that retaliation
would be equally effective. England
wooden war ships have been relegated
to obscurity, and the boast of the Brit
ish tar that" Britannia rules the wave"
has long since ceased to reverberate on
the air. While still powerful, modern
invention has placed the means of de-
fensive-or ffensive-warfare, at the
command OF nations having resources
for speedy construction of appliances
of war. No nation is better equipped
for rapid work should necessity re.
quire it, than ours, and this fact has
not escaped the attention OF our neigh.
bors across the water.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
The A. p. A. Platform.

The organization known as the A.
p. A., at the meeting OF their advisory
board held in St. Louis, a few days
ago, decided upon the course of action
with regard to future political effort.
1t is not proposed to establish an in
dependent party, but 10 operate
through existing organizations, pledg-
ing themselves to vote, in party con-
ventions, for candidates who will adj
vance, if elected, their proscriptive
ideas. They define their principles as
follows: Restriction of immigration
to debar all undesirable persons; ex-
tension of time for naturalization !;
educational qualifications for suffrage /;
the maintenance of one general nom
sectarian free public school system /;
no public funds or public property for
sectarian purposes; taxation of all
property not owned and controlled by
the public; the opening to public Off
cial inspection OF all private schools,
converts, monasteries, hospitals and
all institutions OF an educational and
reformatory character; no support for
any public position to any person who
recognizes primary allegiance in civil
affairs to any foreign or ecclesiastical
power and public lands for actual set
Element by American citizens only"
The organization will continue its
work behind closed doors, but it is not
stated whether an obligation to deny
membership with it will be main.
tanned. This is the worst feature OF
such organizations. The right to ad.
vocate openly any line of policy that
accords with the views of citizenship,
is conceded; but there is something
that is so repugnant to free govern
ment in dark lantern methods, that
no organization can hope for complete
victory which resorts to them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
Holmes on Trial.


The trial OF the murderer Holmes,
who stands charged with the slaughter
of nearly dozen human beings, now
in progress in Philadelphia, promises
to be even more sensational than the
San Francisco horror, which has alb
sorbed so much of public attention the
past five months. The case was
called Monday, before Judge Arnold,
in the Oyer and Terminer court, for
the murder of b. F. Pietzel. The at
torneys for the defense asked for
continuance which was refused by the
court, whereupon they declared that
unless it was granted they would
withdraw from the case. The court
declared that the case should proceed
and il the attorneys withdrew, they
would be called upon to show cause why
they should not be debarred. They
then petitioned that the case go over
till the next day, and the only response
of the court was a peremptory order
to the clerk to "Call the jury"
Holmes then begged the court for de-
lap to obtain other counsel, but the
Judge was firm. When the examina-
ton OF jurors was about to begin, de-
PENDANTS counsel stated that Holmes
absolutely forbade them to represent
him. Still the Judge was memorable,
and Holmes was given the privilege of
questioning the jurors himself. Attor-
neys for the defense then withdrew,
declaring they would accept the con-
sequences. The court then appointed
two young lawyers for the defense.
Holmes objected and renewed his re-
quest for a postponement till Tuesday.
1--WE will 60 on to-day" said Judge
Arnold, and the examination OF jurors
was resumed. 1t is quite evident
from this determined ruling of the
court that the usual expedient OF the
criminal, delay, will not be tolerated
at any stage of the trial by the Phila-
delphia court.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
Something Good Out Of Nazareth.


The san Francisco Ernmi"'r states
that rapid progress is being made in
the effort Of the Central Lumber Co,
for obtaining cpn;r,l ii the trade Of
the Pacific Coast. All the influential
dealers OF that ci'y have joined the
combination which is enc OF the most
powerful on the Coast, and the mill
owner. everywhere seem inclined to
give it a cordial support. Under pres
cnt circumstances and in view Of the
long -contiuued prostration OF business,
and A resumption that has been at
tended so lar without any appreciate
advance OF prices, there will doubtless
be found many who will feel inclined
to look upon this combine as a bene-
fit rather than mere agreement OF
capital to increase its margin of profits.
There is scarcely doubt but that the
primary fleet OF an advance in the
Irices Of lumber will he followed by a
corresponding augmentation OF the
wages paid for its production, for the
mere pittance that is now doled out for
the hard labor OF the camp, a pay that
is barely sufficient to afford the me-
cessities OF life, is a result that is as
unwelcome to the employer as the
employed, placing business under pre-
carious conditions that vitality affect
its stability.
Representative OF the combine are
now visiting Oregon and this State to
secure the cooperation OF our MILL
men, and after finishing their work on
the Sound they will cross over to Brit
ish Columbia and endeavor to enlist
the lumbermen there for united action.
everything works as contemplated,
there is little doubt but that there will
be large advance in the price OF lum-
Der in the near future, and it is not
apprehended that it will TO any large
degree check the demand. The weak
ness OF prices under steady demand is
owing to the decentralization OF the
ordinary rules of trade, resulting
from an unprecedented stagnation OF
business. The gold dollar has been
enthroned as king, and like all new
sovereigns has been despotic in his
manifestation OF power. When he is
met. however. by determination on
the part OF labor, in this Instance sub
served by capital, to exact jus,
recompense for the muscle and sinew
that enters into any of her products
there will be concession that is justi
fled by the improved conditions in thu
great trade centers OF the East.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

Poor ARMENIA.-The atrocities per-
petuated by the followers of Mohammed
upon the defenseless Armenians, con-
tinue with undated fury. A Con-
stantinople dispatch OF Monday states
that about 500 Musslemans and Iazes,
armed with rifles attacked several
villages between Ezeroum and Treb-
zond, shooting down men, women and
children, Unfortunately, and plum
dering and burning their houses.
Women were outraged, and the bodies
of the victims were brutally mutilated.
The number killed is reported at $50.
While it is claimed that the Turkish
authorities know who the miscreants
are, no steps have been taken to ar
rest or punish them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
HAD NO PARALLEL.
Northern Pacific Trouble Unique In
Hallway History.

Railway Age.
Northern Pacific has had receiver
ships galore. If its line had not
stretch across several States, through
the Jurisdiction OF nearly as many in
dependent federal judges, single re-
ceiver, or three co receivers at most,
would have been amply sufficient
to manage it and to conserve the in
terests OF all the different securities.
But, unfortunately, the courts did not
wholly agree in the matter, and 80
within the past few weeks there has
been succession of appointments and
rulings, including also the action OF
court far distant from the line, but in
authority at the financial headquar-
tiers of the company, which resulted
in status that might best be indi-
Gated in the following, the mileage
given being that of the main line
only:
Wisconsin, 81 miles, jenkins dis
trict Judge, September % appointed
McHenry and Bigelow.
Minnesota, 1913 miles, Sanborn dis
trict Judge, September 80 concurred in
above appointments.
Dakota, 3SI miles, Sanborn district
Judge, September 80 concurred in
above appointments.
Montana, TIC miles, Knowles dis
trict Judge. October 7 appointed Bon
ner and Mills, and concurred in Bur-
leighs appointment.
Idaho, 81 mics. Beatty district
Judge, action not yet announced.
Washington, 52l miles, Hanford
district Judge, October : removed
original receivers, and appointed Bur
leigh.
Oregon, 40 miles, Bellinger district
Judge, Oct. . concurred in Burleigh's
appointment.
New York, Lacombe district judge,
October 3 refused to accept resigna-
tons of old receivers or to appoint
new.
So the 1922 miles of main line be-
tween Ashland and st. Paul on the
east and Portland on the Pacific Coast,
with the many large and small
branches, were parceled out into five
sovereign jurisdictions, and for the
management of the great property
eight receivers, including the original
three, who are still in charge of the
books and funds in the main financial
office, have been asserting their differ
ing rights and endeavoring to ascer.
tain their actual powers. OF course,
affairs could not remain in this
chaotic condition. Attempts to OPP
crate the road in sections arbitrarily
bounded by State lines and under
several independent arrangements
would have been ruinous. The late
situation has no parallel in the whole
unhappy history of American railway
receiverships.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01
A WIDESPREAD SHAKEUP. - An

A WIDESPREAD SHAKEUP. - An
earthquake yesterday gave the middle
of this continent quite shaking up
That it was felt in Chicago, st. Louis,
Springfield, Mo-, Cincinnati, Zanes-
vile, Memphis, Louisville, Cairo, Niles,
Mich, Kansas City, Atlanta, Ga,
Charleston, $. c., and Jackson, Miss,
shows the widespread nature of the
awful phenomenon. No serious dam
age is reported except to the State
capitol building at jackson, Miss.
Cracks a foot wide have appeared in
the walls of the third story OF that
structure and there is fear that it will
collapse. The shock lasted from two
to five minutes in different places. A
severe shock was likewise felt in the
Pacific ocean by the ship John c.
Patton, on her trip from Alaska, on
the 24th ult.. in latitude 43 degrees
81 minutes north and longitude l2S
degrees II minutes west. The cap
tain reports that sit made the ship
shake like as if it had jumped over a
coral reef in heavy swell"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

THE Durrant trial is nearing q close.
Arguments OF counsel have been con-
cluded, and all that remains TO con-
clude one of the most remarkable cases
in criminal practice is the charge Of
the court and verdict by the jury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

ELECTROCUTION. In New York,
Tuesday, two criminals suffered the
death penalty by electrocution. They
were George Ii. Smith, who murdered
Philip Rechmeyer at Albany, and
Charles E. Davis, who outraged and
killed little girl six years of age,
Maggie shannon, of Albany.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

SAN Francisco has raised one-half
of the 100000 subsidy to secure the
National Republican Convention. The
Examiner set the ball rolling by a
subscription of $1,000, which it has
raised to 81 500, and it intimates that
this amount will be increased if ne
ccSSarV
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

ANOTHER victim OF sensational
mania lost his life few days ago at
Poughkeepsie. N. Y. He jumped
from the bridge, distance OF 200 feet,
and sustained injuries from which he
soon died. He won the bet made
with a companion, but he lost his life
which was Of far more value to most
people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

FRESH water is so scarce on Tatoosh
Island, Cape Flattery, that the light
house keeper only sounds the fog
whistle at intervals OF five minutes to
make the present limited supply sui
flee till rain falls.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

THAT is splendid ALTERATION
which places Boggs behind the bars.
He should stay there unfit he, or his
friends who gave him an ovation"
when brought back under arrest, are
made to disgorge their plumber.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

The City Council of Tacoma have
removed City Treasurer McCauley,
because he was unable to give the adj
ditional amount of bond required by
them, 100000, and elected Fred T..
Odds his Successor
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

THE President and Secretary of
War have changed the name OF Sandy
Hook, off the Jersey Coast, to Fort
Hancock, in honor of the Union Gen
eral.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

THE jury found DIR. Au splund, the
assailant OF DR.. Holmes, in Portland,
few days ago, guilty OF assau 1t with
a dangerous weapon, and he was SELL
fenced to pay fine OF $500.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

IT seems strange that Col. Colt does
not use of his famous revolvers on
James G. Van Allen for alternating the
affections OF his wife, now that he has
been admitted TO bail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-11-01

A FLOATING CANNERY.-A novel ex.
expedient to avoid payment OF duty
upon one OF the conniosseur delicacies
of the upper-ten dining table, green
turtle soup. has been adopted i'll
the East. Monday, the American
schooner Grace 7. arrived in New
York, laden to her deck with cans Of
green turtle soup, pompano and
guava jelly, the results OF q cruise OF
six months in East Indian waters.
The vessel had been fitted up for the
cruise as floating cannery, and ex.
perts in preparing and canning the
product were taken with the expedi-
ton, and the little craft now returns
to demonstrate whether the remain
der OF the programme Can be carried
out. These goods are largely import
ed, and it is thought that by this
scheme q wide margin will be afforded
for competition with importers.