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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
By Devious Ways.

The Oregonian appeals to the selfish
side OF the pensioner OF the Govern
ment, to enlist his aid in support of
the gold party. 1t says that while
each pensioner will get the same num-
Der OF dollars he now does per month,
each dollar will have only half the
purchasing power of the present dol
lar. That may be very true, but the
old soldier may understand as well as
the big newspaper that the present
dollar Is a cOngested dollar, an abnor-
mally large dollar, dollar that has by
vicious legislation been made to plaster
the country with mortgages that cover
twice the area that was fairly, honestly
and 10y mutual and satisfactory agree
ment, placed in pledge. He may like
wise be aware OF the fact that instead
OF being sound" dollar, it is a
bloated dollar, instead of being an
''hSSc ~ lS u uOllaI tUdl uaS
robbed the tireside of many comforts
and brought Destitution and Want to
sup at the table of Industry. II the
pensioner happens to be bound up in
an impenetrable mail of selfishness, as
the Oregonian seems to think he is,
these considerations may never reach
his heart, and he may vote to receive
twice the compensation which CRATE
full Government apportioned as rec
ignition Of meritorious service; but if
his heart flows with the milk of human
kindness he will spurn a suggestion
made by a journal that was several
years ago placed under the ban by the
State Encampment of the g. A. r. for
opposing the granting of pensions to
certain classes who have since received
them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Wallace Steps Down and Out.

II there was a single cloud in the
bright horizon of free silver, it was
that the place accredited to this State
on the National Democratic Com
mittce had been accorded to u pro-
fessed goldbug, Hugh Wallace. That
cloudlet has passed away by the resig-
nation of the object of discord, and
his place will doubtless be filled by
one in full accord with both platform
and candidates OF the Chicago Con-
vention. Mr.. Wallace gives as the
reason for his declination that not be-
ing in accord with the main plank of
the National platform-free silver
a conviction of duty" prompts his
course.
1t seems little strange that this
conviction of duty had not impressed
the young man little sooner, and
that he should have insisted upon
foisting himself into position
where he was not wanted, and in
express violation of the resolution of
the convention which by trade be-
tween the Pierce and King county
delegations in the State Convention
placed him on the delegation to mis-
represent u free silver constituency
in the national counsels. 1t is quite
more propable that this young lord
ling saw in the wide spirit of discon.
tent which prevails all over the State,
that it might tighten the fall to step
down and out" voluntarily, for GER
tain it is that the State Convention
would have demanded, in no uncer-
tain tones, his removal from the COM
mittee. 1t was doubtless this knowl
edge which suggested the conviction
of duty" and the Democracy of the
State, with unanimity it has seldom
displayed on any subject, gladly ex-
claim, Well done even the Devil is
not 80 black as he is painted"
1t has been suggested, however,
that the whole plan OF the aspiring
scion of plutocracy, was but a skillful
endeavor to boost himself into promi.
nence. Possessing no other means Of
achieving notoriety outside OF his
small circle OF personal acquaintance,
he took advantage of the fact that his
marital relations had lifted him from
obscurity and admitted him to suf-
ficient political influence surrounding
the White House, whose obsequious
tool he at once became when placed
on the National Democratic Conven-
ton that managed the Cleveland
campaign. After he had became con-
WINGED Of the sentiment in accord with
his constituents in the Chicago Con-
vention, he insisted upon adherence to
the corrup, bargain to retain his place
on the committee, as a means of graf
flying his love for notoriety. His plan,
with connivance of two silver men Of
the State delegation, had been success
full, and his declination will be Haunted
all over the country as evidence of a
want of harmony on the vital issue in
State that is sound to the core for
the reconciliation of silver.
Go thy wav, Hugh. may the WELL
being of the party of the people never
again be disturbed by 40 slight Cause
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Reprehensible.

About the smallest and meanesi
journalistic effort that has ever ap-
peared in the Olympiam was its Satur-
days report of Democratic ratifica-
ton at the Olympia Theater. In as
Stunning that special Providence sent
drenching rain to save the Capitol
grounds from conflagration, it perpe.
trated palpable blasphemy.
OF course, the miserable failure oil
the Republican rally contrasted with
the brilliant ovation of Saturday hur,
its feelings and an outburst of the
purest envy was the result.
The Olympian's reflections cast
upon the speakers and the officers Of
the day were anything but manly and
courteous. Now if the Republican,
have any orators in their thinning
ranks, it is high time for the centra
committee to trot them out and in
troduce them to the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Senator Squire for Silver.

Senator Watson c. Squire, under
date of Wednesday, telegraphs DR.. G..
V. Calhoun, President of the Teller
Club of Seattle, in the following une-
quivocal language:
81 take my stand with the friends of
silver, and heartily indorse the platform
adopted at the conference of the bi.me-
tallists at Tacoma June 80. AS neces-
sary sequence, l shall support Bryan for
President.
"The money question is the para
mount issue of the campaign. All others
can be held in allegiance. l believe that
the growth of gold recommendation is
the chief cause of the continued falling
of prices that is causing so much dis
tress, and that if the mono-metallic pol
icy be persisted in, the result will be
general bankruptcy and ruin.
cit will be better for us to suffer some
risks and losses at present rather than
inflict so much greater losses upon our
selves and our children at a later day,
when creditors, debtors and the inter
ests of labor will go down in one common
and universal ruin, if We do not proceed
wisely beforehand to avoid such great
| disaster.
Therefore, trust that the friends of
silver will periodically unite in one COM
mon cause, regardless of previous party
ties, and work for the speedy remoneti-
cation of silver in this country, which, if
accomplished, will do more than can be
done in any other way to effect silver re-
monetization throughout the world
81 have been detained in the East by
important business, and in attending to
the interests of my constituents. 1t is
my intention to proceed to the State of
Washington as soon as possible to bear
my share of the burdens of the coming
campaign, which think is one of the
most important, if not the most impor-
tant, in the history of this country.
81 bid Godspeed to the cause Of the
people,"
The reading of this dispatch before
the club Wednesday night, created
the greatest enthusiasm, and the de-
termination expressed by the Senator
to support Bryan caused the auditors
to fairly go wild in their expressions OF
| ioy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Some Things We Don't Like to See.

The STANDARD has reirained from
allusion to the many shortcomings Of
some OF Cleveland's appointees, not
because it was not bounden duty to
do SO, but from that disposition OF hui.
man nature to view with leniency the
errors of those with whom we have
been associated in a contest for princi-
pie. The inclination to make the
best OF bad bargain" lie ever upper
most among those who feel pride in
honest endeavor, as long as there may
seem to be probability that good will
result from forbearance, and this is
the reason why the scalpel has not
been used to cut such excrescences as
have appeared at times upon the body
polite.
When, however, a Federal pap
sucker becomes so Extensively partisan
in sense once so vigorously con-
demned by the great Mogul at Wash
ington-as to join the ranks OF the OPP
position, to down the party that has
made his pull upon the ticket teat
possible. it is time that just criticism
of official acts should be no longer
withheld.
1t is our Intention hereafter to al
Jude to such public acts of recalci-
trants as We do not believe coincide
with good government, and at this
time we refer to policy pursued by
the Surveyor General of this State,
which has been the subject of much
unfavorable comment both by Repub-
licans (his new found allies) and DEM
ocrats. The employment OF "im.
ported" clerks was bad enough, and
only justified by the condition that
our State possessed nobody of sutii-
cient ability to perform the clerical
work of the Surveyor General. OF less
than a dozen employees whose names
appear on the Blue Book" two were
imported from Maury county, Tennes-
see, and two are natives of foreign
countries and have but lately taken
out their naturalization papers as
qualification for American citizenship
One of these aliens halls from Norway
and the other from that great ally of
the Wall street goldbugs, England.
With their personal habits or qualifi,
cations we have nothing to do, but we
hold that to place men upon the OFF,
cial payroll who had not so much as
declared their intention of becoming
citizens OF the country was fragrant
outrage upon our government and
people.
Then it is q matter OF court record
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

EVERYWHERE 1T Is THE SAME.-The
Bryan ratification meeting at Tacoma,
Tuesday night-like these in Seattle
and this city-surpassed all previous
demonstrations of political nature
Fully seventeen hundred people
crowded into Ninth Street Theater
and as here aud in Seattle, many were
turned away. Other noted similarities
were that large proportion of the
enthusiasts were women, and the ex.
treme earnestness of those engaged in
the demonstration. Judge Turner
made a rousing speech, and was fol-
lowed by many others, including At
torney General Jones, whose speech
was frequently interrupted with tn.
NUTS Of applause.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

CHICAGO met with two business fail
ures this week that pulsated the waves
of business to the Atlantic seaboard
and strange to say, they involved the
manufacture of such trifling articles as
biscuits and matches. The Diamond
Match Co. and the New York Biscuit
Co., are passing through the "ordeal''
denominated failure, but which
generally leads to a reorganization
and the diversion of the profits to
some other grasping set of tools Of
corporate power. The amount in.
volved in these collapses is S. 600, 600
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

PENNoYER A "BRIcK."-Mayor PEN
meyer of Portland, Wednesday, ap-
pointed F. E. Beach Fire Commissioner
in place of Paul Wessinger, who had
been footing his bszoo so Justify for the
tin god that it reached the executive
ear. The Republicans cannot COM
plain. This action is in accord wirh
the " offensive partisanship" rule of
Cleveland the First, and the &. @. D.
takes its financial policy, the only dis
tinctive issue in the present campaign,
from him. The mayor thought it best
to give Wessinger room to exercise his
vocal organs. He says, in referring to
the matter:
Usually mayor surrounds himself
with men in harmony with himselfin city
affairs. But now the question is more
serious one, affecting the vitality of the
nation. The question is as to whether
the country shall be dominated by Great
Britain or Americans. Those in favor of
the former, let them train with the Brit
ish, but so far rs | am concerned, want
none but Americans on guard.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Ow Excursion Rates from All Points on All Railroads

THE question that confronts Republic
cans, and which they must decide very
quickly, is whether they are prepared
for four years more of bourbonism. Are
they now contented to continue the gov
eminent under this kind of an admins
tration? Do they want prolongment of
the panic, poverty and universal dis
tress ?-Olympian.
The question that confronts Repub-
licans is whether they will perpetuate
the policy OF kind of administra-
ton" that has led to "prolongment of
the panic, poverty and distress"
Their distinctive object OF contention
at this time is precisely that which
Mr.. Cleveland has bent all the energies
OF his administration, and all the pat
ronanage of his position to subserve.
It's unkind in Republicans to thus
stigmatize their best friend, and cen
sure the efforts which have landed
him squarely in their party, and the
basest of ingratitude to kick him now
that he is ditched.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

o CONSISTENCY, THOU ART JEWEL
1t requires considerable cheek even
for political boss to charge the Dem
ocratic party with being the cause OF
the present business stagnation, and
then lsud the policy OF the present
National Executive, which has brought
about that depression. and for which
his party has held him go strictly &C
countable as to repudiate him entirely
in National Convention.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

WATSON of-a-gun a man must be
who, after sucking vigorously for years
at an official plum, renounces the
party which made it possible for him
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

THE Portland Welcome, goldbug
paper by the way, is constrained TO
remark that the country did not de-
serve the infliction of sending "Old
Flaxbrake Horr out as a missionary
for the gold party. He will make no
votes for Mckinley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

WESTERN loans are not made for
more than 40 per cent. Of the value of
the property mortgaged. In case Of
foreclosure the mortgage confiscates
the other 60 per cent. of value. In
the three years preceding Nov. l, 1895,
more than 1880 foreclosures were
made in Douglas county, Neb., alone.
It is thus that nation of homes is
converted into nation of tramps.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

THE Democrats carried Alabama
Tuesday, by majority that will crowd
closely on to $4,000. The lowest est.
mate is 5000 and the highest 10000
The Legislature is two-thirds Demo-
cratic. 1t is said that this is the mos.
complete victory of the Democracy oil
that State since 1910.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

THE most detected man in politics
is he who Topped to the gold side, un-
der the apprehension that it would be
popular and has just discovered his
mistake.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

IT is inconsistent for the Postmaster
General to bottle up the political aspi.
rations Of his employees, while Cleve-
land cut the cork of the heads Of De.
partments and let them effervesce gold.
bug froth to their hearts content.
This shows the absurdity of civil SER
vice reform. 1t is like double ended
torpedo, very efficient in it's work but
difficult to handle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

WHY don't the Olympiam publish
the list of signers to the the Mckinley
club as it promised to do in Saturdays
issue? Is there any reason for this
change OF determination?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

HERR MOST. the anarchist, is king
among the Eastern gold.bugs. They
let even his kind crawl over the end
gate OF their band-wagon in this hour
OF their extremity and woe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

The swaps" so far have been like
the handle OF a jug, one-sided, and in
favor OF free silver. First it was 81. Il
Faulkner for Mayor Aver; now i, is
Hew" Wallace for Senator Squire.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

THERE are very few climbing into
the Republican band-wagon just now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

THE Bryan ratification meeting in
Seattle, last week, was pronounced the
grandest and most enthusiastic polit.
ical gathering ever held in that city
That veteran Republican, Judge
Orange Jacobs, presided, and many
who have hitherto trained with the
&. o. p., including Richard Winsor and
Mr.. Fishback, participated, and threw
up their hats for the white metal.
"Dinna ye hear the Slogan?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

WE'VE got 'em on the run; keep
'em going.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

HE Oympian now admits that
either Bryan or Mckinley will be
ele cted President. A gracious con-
cession, truly!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

and newspaper comment that the con.
duct OF at least two of the clerks has
not at all times been exemplary, and
their retention on the payroll seems
to imply that their chief upholds them
in their misdeeds.
The incumbent of one of the prin-
cipal Offices OF the State owes it as
much to the people OF the community
in which he temporarily lives as he
does to himself to see that people are
not grossly insulted by the acts of
those who are living upon the public
bounty.
The RI. says Of Senator Squire's
declaration for silver that, if his action
is sincere cit is surprising that he did
not announce his position until an es-
innate could be made of the extent of
the Republican free silver disaffection
in this State" While we admire the
candor OF the big newspaper in admit
ting that the disaffection" in the Re-
publican ranks warrants strong prob.
ability OF its success, protest is regis
tered against the assumption that
there has been any necessity for an
avowal of the Senator's views on fin
ance. He has ever been consistent i'm
bis support of the white metal. 1, is
only the Republican party that has re-
sponded to the demand of the money
kings with the alacrity that we some
times see thumbs pointing upward at
command, in the game of Wiggle-
waggle.
The siivery rays of dswning prosper
ity are beginning to dispel the murky
clouds of despair. Again the smile of
content begins to brighten the brow If
Labor, as the gaunt specter of Want is
put to flight by the vigorous manhood
OF an aroused and determined people.
1t only remains for every man to work
diligently and determinedly to keep
the ball rolling. 1t is ever gaining
increased momentum, thanks to the
pure-hearsed patriots who have severed
ties that were dear and the associa.
lions OF lifetime for the preservation
OF the home and the freside.
IHE swaps" so far have been like
the handla of a inn nro all
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

1T is a notable fact that all the
blosted aristocrats of wealth have re-
sponded to Mark Hanna's assessment
for "fa" TO run the Mckinley cam.
paign, although they kicked like bay
steers" over the attempt of the Gov
eminent to extract little of their
surplus grease by means of an in
come tax. They know that in this
instance the money will 60 where il
will "do the most good in rolling up
wealth for the multi-millionaires. The
only objec: Of the income tax was to
lessen the burden on the shoulders oil
labor, result that found no respon.
sive impulse in their sordid natures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07
Eiendish Barbarity.

1t takes about a half column article
for Chicago paper to describe
another live bird shoot held there last
Monday. More than a thousand
birds were coolly shot "just for fun,
you know" but no mention is made
OF the other thousands which escaped
wounded and bleeding only to die q
lingering death wherever they might
fall. 1t is also stated that 10000 PEG.
pie were in attendance to witness the
"sport." God forbid the term!
1t will be remembered that these
birds are. at q signal, let loose from
cages; q certain number being liber.
ated at a time, and as soon as they
take wing the sportsmen blaze away at
them. Strict records are kept of each
mans performance and then the
names of the sharp sho oters are par
AIDED in the public prints as men Of
renown!
"Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done," etc, etc. When o Lord, when
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

AGGREGAT1NG MYRIAD RARE ATTRACTIONS
Erecting the Biggest Tents to Hold Them
Requiring the Biggest Trains to Haul Them
Incurring the Biggest Expense to Secure Them
Employing the Most People and Horses Present Them
Rarest Animals, Never Before Exhibited
Amazing Acts Never Before Attempted
The Founder of Genuine Children's Day
The Champion of High Art and Harmless Fun
The Absolute Perfection of Popular Recreation
Magnificent Parades Surprising All Description
Assuredly the Only Big Show Coming Here
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-07

EXTREME heat still continues in the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-17
0BsTRUCT IMPROVEMENT.
Ci,iIrns u MorEnnto,rn VIII End-a,or 10
Irt Those Protesting Against the I.ocn-
ton or Dam To Reconsider.

Special Dispatch to the lntcllIGcnccr.
MORGANTOWN, W. Va, Dec. ia
mass melting Of the citizens OF Morgan
town vas called to-day FOR Saturday to
take some action with reference to the
location Of Il dam by Major iIoXic. on
ia" Monongah"la river. a few miles
north NJ MorEnntown. This call was
prompted by II report hat IN ~
Il protest by some ~ the citizens acuins.
placing the dam there. the contract for
building the same would In all likrli-
hood hc delayed by the war department.
Tn" protest was signed by only Il few Of
the citizens and was srut to Congress
man Dayton, who filed 1t with Secretary
Lamont.
Some citizens uf Murcantnwn. who to-
day returned from Washington. wllcr"
they have been lookir: into the matter.
say that ms the department does not
show a dis position 10 let out any more
contracts than they are necessarily COM
PEELED 20. that one looking 10 the extern
sion ~ slack water to FairmOnt Will not
h" executed As long as there is tho slight
est pretayt for delay. The people OF the
upper M0nCnElhclI valley are greatly
disappointed at the turn affairs have
taken. and At che meeting Saturday will
try ~ haze the sirncrs Of the protest
Withdraw their objections. which wcr"
made believing that the location or the
dam AZ the point suggested by Major
HnNir would he injurious 20 tho health
% citizens. Major HnNie will he present
and rear both sides before making an
Othgr report.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-17
TO PREFER VETERANS.
A mi to Give Them Preference In FILLING
Onioes.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. l6.-Scn-
Htor Mitchell. OF Oregon. to-day In
troduced Il bill In the senate to amend
section 1.T5i OF the revised statues.
That section rs passed In 1865 provided
that persons honorahly discharged
from the military or naval service by
reason OF disability resulting from
wounds or sickness incurred In the line
Of duty shall he preferred for appoint
mcnts to civil offices. provided they
are found to possess The business ca
pIcitv necessary for IN" proper Ills
charge of the duties Of such offices. Mr..
MitChell's amendment gives II prefer
rr"c to all hnnOrahly discharged per
sons from the military or naval with
out regard to the reason for such dis
charge provided they served ninety
days or more In the war OF the rebellion
OF In anv Indian war. Mr.. Mitchell
supported ny his bill by n brief speech
and on his motion II was referred 10
the committee oil civil service and re-
~trcnchmcnt.