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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

WHILE Charles Emerson was clean
ing out well on his ranch, about four
miles from Coupeville, one day last
week, he found the remains of a man
in the last stages of decomposition.
He notified the coroner, who found
the skull broken in on the right side
as if from blow with a hammer.
The coroner's jury declared it believed
the body to be that of Finley Garrison,
who had been killed by some un.
known man and thrown in the we'll.
The well had not been used for over
three years, and was nailed I'D two
years ago by neighbors who had stock
running at large in the neighborhood.
The farm on which the we'll is located
is an obscure and lonely place. 1t was
once owned by man named Bradley,
who sold it to Emerson, the latter
taking possession few days later.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
A Ba@ed Rooster.

A peculiar experience is recorded of
chickens taken up to Alaska, when the
days and nights in summer are of
about equal length-six months. It
seems that this flock OF hens was COM
manded by stalwart patriarch
of rooster, who assumed enough
dignity for a harem three or four
times the size that he commanded.
These chickens were taken up by a
late steamer and liberated on shore,
when they at once proceeded to make
themselves at home. ATT P. NJ. the
rooster took the suns attitude, shook
his head when he saw how high it was,
and evidently thinking his clock was
out of order, continued to lead his
flock in search of food. At 10 p. M,
he took another sight and then be-
came more muddled than ever, and
so on during the night. Every once
and while he would look up as much
as to say, "What in thunder have l
struck, anyhow" The rooster kept
waiting for night until the third day,
at which time the hens succumbed.
The rooster kept looking for the night
ne had lost until the fourth day, when
he found a small piece of night on
the north side of a tree, where he
mounted limb and closing his eyes
in the shadow, tried to delude him
self into the belief that it was the
kind of night he had been accustomed
to from the time he was Matched.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

| MS Siitl vi lHt WahpS.
DEEP CREEK JONES, Commander of the Faith
| full
MIR. HEIFNER, one ofthe Faithful.
Brares, officers and Henchn.en.
| SCENE-In the Temple at Mt. Olympus.
| Scene III, Act LIST.
Mr.. EIefncr and Mr. Jones discovered In close
cOnfab at r. f Enter Chief of the Polywaups
| Glad itorial handshake.
Governor-"T Talking about things
political?"
Jones'" Yes"
Gov -" Are you getting at the
straight of your natter"
J.-"I am"
Gov" Have you determined who
is to blame, and the cause of your fail
ure?"
il have not ascertained the
cause and never expect to; have de-
termined who is to blame"
Gov" Have your"
J.-"Yes."
Well, do you blame me?"
| J.-"Y Yes, you and Gwin Hicks; you
principally"
Gov.-"Yes? Don't be too hasty."
i'll am not hasty; but / want to
ask you a few questions, Governor"
Gov" Very we'll"
ibid you present my name to
the Board of Control at their first
meeting as a candidate for Warden of
the Penitentiary?"
GOv.-"I did"
J.-"After these charges, or rumors
about me had been made, did you re-
ceive from the City of Spokane great
number of kilograms and letters from
eminent citizens of that city, rcfuting
those rumors?"
Govt did"
j." Did you go to Prof Brownies
office after the first meeting of the
Board and tell him that was not the
man to be appointed?
Govt agreed with Browne that
you should not be appointed"
J.-"Did you place before the Board
at its second meeting the kilograms of
exoneration from Spokane that the
charges against me were lies?"
Govt did not"
j." Did you at the second meeting
of the Board, after receiving the evil
dence furnished you, refuting these
charges, recommend that Catron be
appointed Warden?"
Govt did"
ibid you not send me a tele-
gram at my expense after the second
meeting that you had done your ut
most for me; but that the Board
would never appoint me?"
al did"
That's all hereafter our rela-
tions will be simply as two individ-
uals."
Gov.-"Just keep on your shirt,
Jones'"
j." Don't give me any advice. l
can advise with myself on this. Sim
ply because l live on farm ut Deep
Creek does not make me any the less
man. never went back on a man
nor lied to a man in my life. spent
my time and went almost broke to
elect you. l supported and stood by
You loyalty when many of your own
people refused to do so, and lost some
of my friends by so doing, and at the
critical moment you failed to live up
to your promises. Ingratitude is the
basest of crimes and for my part l
don't care for the friendship of those
guilty. Good day, sir"
Gov" Just as you will"
Ereunt omnes. Slow curtain, dirgc with blue
lights - dimly burning"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
o Consistency!

1t was once said that consistency
WAS Jewel; but that was in those
conservative times when the control
OF public affairs was only entrusted to
men who had shown by their private
life that they were possessed of the
essential qualifications for public
trust-honcsty, sincerity and fidelity
to the cardinal principles of free gov
eminent.
But these things are changed now.
In the confusion and turmoil engen-
dered by recreance of those i'll office,
the people have rebelled; public senti-
ment has been in ferment, and as
scum rises when the pot boils, men
OF mediocre ability and unbounded
cheek occasionally ride for time on
the surface.
tits not surprising that under such
circumstances and with so noted ex-
ample as has been afforded by the late
incumbent of the Presidential chair,
that vest-pocket editions OF this proto-
type should appear and endeavor to
write their names on high, though it be
on but a cross-beam. Contrast different
acts Of his accidency with themselves
and see the sort of man we have
pushed to the top of the pole:
Western WASH Hospital ussn. Eastern Hah. Hospital Insane
No. Patients $50. No. Patients ESQ.
Maintenance per Maintenance per
capita. 40 cts capita 80 cts
Average salary. $40 90 Average salary =. $50 60
Appropriation. $AS, 80 appropriation 800
Governor insists on Governor resists re-
removal OF this super mOyal of this Superin-
intendent without cause tendent in spite of
and the appointment OF well founded charger
all Incompetent success lof extravaganza Often
sor because OF a per lsiye partisanship In
sonal pledge previously lsubOrdination and in.
given. lnstalls same science in office and
without bond or oath OF cOlluson in purchase of
office, permits him to,supplies because of
invest trust fund OF pa-Ipersonal pledge pre-
tients i'll doubtful ac-Iviously given Eucour-
counts and instructs ages the refusal OF this
him to appoint his Observation-Disclosures to place
hoHhi Hieuu anu hSisu- DOdru preference Tor
Dor Steward in the ab-ISteward having unsIc.
sence of any complaint cessfully urged the se-
against former incum- lection of one of his
bent. Consents to this Town choice therein
Superintendents whole coucedipg 10 the hoa I'd
sale removal of war that this chan pc should
dens. attendants and be made for the good of
employees without pre.Ithe institution. Con.
viOus notice or cause hives with this Sinner
and connives with thislintendeut to repudiate
Superintendent for fill 1.-The SELECTION nv the
ing of their places withlboard of three snbordi
raw. inexperienced po-inates made unon the
litical friends ndIreouest of the Sunerin
neighbOrs from ierceltendent. thereby en-.
county. among whom failing hardship ex-
are relatives of his Tray pense and disannoint
eling Auditor. ment upon the candi-
dates, because they
were not his personal
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

ment Association, or by any other
name, should take up the several re-
sources, or openings, and try to get
them developed by your own people,
or by attracting others. A fund
might be accumulated in the course
OF a few years, which could be loaned
to parties going into some good enter
prise. Among things to he looked
into and developed are fishing and
oystering, fruit packing, wooden ware,
tannery, shoe factory, wooden mill, etc
hope YOU will open your batteries
on this line and keep up your fire
until the good results show themselves.
I hope to see you the last of this
month, and to discuss this matter
more fully than is possible on paper.
Very truly yours,
HAZARD STEVENS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

AT3 o'clock Tuesday, an unknown
man was drowned in the Wenatcbee
river, at Ralston ferry, Immediately
opposite from Leavenworth. No one
knows where he came from. where he
was gong or who he was, and his
death Is most mystifying, and has
created sensation. The river at THE
point Is spanned by ferry cable, and
the stranger undertook to cross hand
over hand on the cable. When in
midstream he evidently became ex.
hausted and called loudly for help
Harold Ralston went to rescue with n
row. boat, but the swift current pre-
vented him from saving the man
Alter having thus been suspended for
~ minutes he tumbled into the river
and was drowned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
As THE new named Board of G.,

AS THE new named Board of Con-
troll are scattered all over the State,
and the law says they shall receive no
pay, would it not be we'll for his acct
dency to use his influence with the
companies to secure
free passes" for them. 1t is said
that he has some special knowledge
upon the modus operandi for securing
such favors from the railroads. ;
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

TREASURER Young is quoted by the
Olympian (the court organ) as saying
that Deep Creek" Jones was thrown
down" by his accidency when an ap-
plicant for the position of Warden of
the Penitentiary. 1t seems that when
the charge of intoxication was brought
against Mr.. Jones, the Governor, in
stead OF asking for a hearing in Mr..
Us defense, simply submitted the ap-
plication of Mr.. Catron, who was con-
firmed by the board.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
How It Was Done.

I'll" ucw Board al Audit and Con-
tr"l, II named iy the Governor t. SUI
pcr,cd, the old. are II. J. ~nivcly, Of
North Yakima; Miles G. Moore, Of
Walia WallA; john Stal!cttp. "i Ia
Tacoma. and W. l.. Andrews, Of
Seattle. He u>titic~ his action by
the following statement of reasons
which he declares impclled him to
remove his former appointcc>, Frank j.
Browne, superintendent of Public In
struction; Neal Chectham, State Audi
tor; c. W. Young State Treasurer, and
Gwin Hicks, State Printer: LIST, That
removals from office and appoint
mentS To places in the different State
institutions have been made by the
Board of Audit and Control without
regard to special fitness Of the appoin-
tee i'll some instances, without consul
tation with heads of departments, and
so rapidly, if given effect, as to inter
ferc with the proper conduct of af-
fairs at these institutions; Cd, That
"other appointments in the same hur-
ried and ill-advised manner are appar-
emily to be made by the aforesaid
board" He then asserts that, in his
judgment, these gentlemen have
been guilty Of misconduct in Office"
and are removed for that cause
The facts do not seem, however,
to justify the premise stated for exec
utive action. The most rapid decapi-
tation OF trained employees was at the
Steilacoom Hospital for the Insane, by
DIR. Goddard, who was appointed at
the special instance of the Governor,
and who, after assuming charge with
out the formality of taking the oath
of office or filing bond, Immediately
discharged % employees noted for their
proficiency in their several depart
ments. This was done without the
knowledge or consent of the board,
and if anybody has been SO "rapid as
t. interfere with the proper conduct
of affairs" it has been this man God
dard, appointed as reward for politi-
cal favor by the Governor and in
stalled without any of the usual for
malities for protection of the public
service.
Allen was likewise installed at the
Soldiers Home by request of the Gov
ernor, in just such an informal and
precipitate manner, and Gehr took
possession of the Penitentiary at Walla
Walla by a similar executive COM
mand. One of the deposed members
is authority for the assertion that the
Governor has named candidate for
every position considered by the
board, and except in the case of War
den of the Penitentiary and Account
ant at Medical Lake Asylum, his
choice has invariably been endorsed
by the board. All the changes made
by suggestion of the Governor have
admittedly been made for political Cor
rather purely personally reasons, and a
member of the old board states that
nit was only because the members of
the board saw fit to maintain their
own individuality and perform their
duties as they saw them, without be.
ing subservient to the demands of the
Governor" that they were summarily
removed, which is the very reason that
he more than any other member is
responsible for" hurried and ill-ad-
vised" action.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

The U. S. House of Representatives,
by a vote of 100 to 80, refused to con-
cur in the Senate amendment to re-
woke President Cleveland's sweeping
order as to forestry reservations. 1t
is said, however, that instructions will
be given to the conferees to report an
other measure which will give modi-
fed relief.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

GREECE has agreed to the mediation
OF France, Great Britain, Italy and
Austria to secure a peaceful solution
OF her difficulty with Turkey. The
basis of the compromise will be with
drawal of troops by Greece from Crete
and an acknowledgment of autonomy
for the island in dispute.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

EXPRESSIONS that find peculiar sig
nificance just at this time:
" Put a beggar on horseback and he'll
ride to the devil"
Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
Reform School.

Governor resists re-
moval of Superintendent
because of previous
pledge in spite OF well
founded charges of
cruelty to inmates, Of
lfensive partisanship
and truculency. En-
IcOurages this Superin-
tendept to resist re.
mOval of Q subordinate
for cause and the plac-
ing OF one representa-
tive from q strong fu-
sion county heretofore
not represented In the
State institutions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
8 BowDoIN AVENUE, BoSToN,i
May 7, 1897.


May Z, 1897.
DEAR Mr.. MURPHY:
You have always in your paper taken
public spirited and progressive stand
and exerted a good influence on public
opinion. Although we have en-
countered harder times and a more
dubious outlook, there is no use and
no sense in giving up in despair. You
can do much to encourage the people
of Olympia, and to lead them to unite
and pull together for the growth and
prosperity of their town. You can do
much to rebuke and put down the
spirit of fault-finding and detraction
and dissention, which has proved such
an injury and obstacle. Urge union
and harmony and the desire and de.
termination to do something for them
selves upon your people. Six or seven
thousand people working together for
a common object, we'll chosen, can ac-
complish wonders, and no one need do
more than he can we'll afford.
The encouragement of manufactures
is the best way to improve the town.
Already in the brewery and the flour
mill at Tumwater good start has
been made. Now let the people sup
port the mill and its success will
stimulate other enterprises. Let the
whole water power of the Deschutss be
harnessed and set to work, $4,000
horse-power), and what inducements
in the way of cheap and convenient
power, and good sites and locations
can be offered anywhere to match
those at Olympia and Tumwater?
Here is fine opportunity to build up
the town and induce prosperity, by a
united effort.
By proper efforts, advertising, ETC.,
Olympia can be made quite a summer
resort, and many people of Portland
and East of the Mountains would spend
their summer vacations in Olympia.
You have the advantages and attrac-
tions, but it needs to make them
known and improve them. Let the
hotels and families who would like to
add to their income by taking summer
boarders, club together, advertise in
the Oregoaian and by circulars. Let
lower rates be obtained from the rail.
roads for visitors. Let the local resorts
and attractions be made known and
made more accessible. Let the town
be beautified. Plant trees. Keep the
streets and sidewalks in nice order.
Encourage people to keep their homes
and lawns looking handsomely. A
little done in this direction will induce
almost every one to do the same. I'M
prove the roads and drives and bicycle
paths. Everything cannot be ac-
complished in year, but beginning
can be made, and in few years a
great deal can be accomplished.
Olympia ought to foster her schools,
ought to have the best schools possible,
80 that parents will come to educate
their children. A special effort should
be made in this direction.
A good progressive organization
representing the whole community
whether Board of Trade, Improve
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

YOUNG gave Rogers the nomination
I1r Governor. Now Rogers gives him
the axe in the neck. Such are the
mutations of life. Man cometh un az
q mower and is cut down like a weed
IN the midst of life we are in debt
GU cant sometimes most always tell.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

SOME men cannot see how individ-
ually small they are in all that con-
stitutes true manhood until they get a
glimpse of themselves as others see
them
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

1T is evident that his accidency
didn't know anything more of a jack.
pot than cocktail when he discarded
four of kind for the uncertainty of
drawing a straight flush.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
SOldiers' Home.

Governor insists on
removal of Command
ant without cause and
the appointment OF q
distasteful candidate be.
cause of previous per.
sonal pledge. Installs
same without bond or
oath of Office and in
sists on confirming the
wholesale removals of
subordinates and the
placing of personal
friends Of commandment
In their stead.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

OLD Blunderbore, with his club, has
laid out two State institutions-the
Board OF Pardons and the Board of
Audit and Control. Who or what will
be the next yictimp
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

JOHN ROGERS of old was burned at
the stake for his religion, fate his
namesake will certainly escape unless
for some other cause.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

His accidency evidently believes that
the Board of Control is a political
machine that should he turned by a
single crank.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

The first illustrated newspaper was
issued in New York city, fifty-five
years ago, to-day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

THE stream cannot rise higher than
its source. You cannot grow figs
from thistles nor grapes from thorns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
Some Excellent Suggestions.

The following letter from one of
Olympia's best friends, although not
intended for publication, presents its
object in such concise language that
we believe it can be best subserved by
placing it before the public just as
written. Gen. Stevens is always prac-
teal in his suggestions, and they are
backed by determination that Sc
cures the best OF results:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

The Nashville Exposition is reported
to have opened under very favorable
auguries for success.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

WORK has begun on the Spokane
army post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
LOVES LABOR LOST
A DRAMA IN TWO SCENES AND
MANY ACTS.
DRAMATlS PERSON.F:

DRAMATlS PERSONF:
HIS ACCIDENCY, Chief of the Pollywaups.
DEEP CREEK JONES, Commander of the Faith
full.
MIR. HEIFNER, one ofthe Faithful
Brares, officers and Henchmen.
SCENE-In the Temple at Mt. Olympus.
Scene II, Act LIST.
Mr.. IIeifncr and Mr.. Jones discovered la close
confab at r. Enter Chief of the Pollywaups
Glad itorial handshake.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-09-03
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In pursuance of decree entered on
the gath day Of May, 1897, by the cir
cult court of Harrison county in the
Chancery cause Of Annie T, Davisson
excutrix of E. NJ, DAWSON against
Abraham Myers and others, j will as
Special Commissioner proceed on the
14th day of September, 1897, commenc-
ing at one o'clock p. M, to sell at pub
lie outcry at the front door of the court
house Of said county the tract of 1891
acres OF land mentioned and described
in the papers in said cause. This farm
lays near the town OF Good Hope on
the West Fork River, in Harrison coun-
ty, West Virginia. and was conveyed to
said Myers by @. NJ. Slussar on the 4th
day OF August, 1904, and the same land
conveyed to said Slussar by Highland
T. Finnell by deed dated the 20th dty
of November, 1893. and now OF record IN
the proper Office OF said county In Deed
Book 90 page $50. This far q is mostly
cleared and has q house. barn and other
outbuildings as well as q good orchard
thereon.
TERMS OF SALE. Y
One third cash in hand on day Of
sale, one third in six months and one
thir,l on the 4th day OF August, 1898,
taking from the purchaser thereof notes
with good personal security with inter-
est from day of sale for said two defer
red payments, and lien will also be
retained on said land as further se-
curity. HARVEY W. HARMER,
Special Commissioner.
LIE. @. Tetrick, clerk of the circuit
court OF Harrison county, do certify
that Harvey w. Harmer whose name is
signed to the above notice of sale, has
given bond as required by said
decree of sale.
Given under my hand this the 18th
day of August, 1897.
4l-4t. Clerk.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-09-03
Great Time at Brown.

Some time ago the S. of v.
Camp No. l6 at Brown gave a
banquet to the members of Hus-
tead Post G. A. Il. Many of the
comrades expressed it as one of
the happiest events of their lives.
On Saturday the 2Sth the Sons
we're invited to enjoy the even
ing with the G. A. r. comrades,
and su:h treat they have not
enjoyed in the history of their
camp. The hall was beautifully
and fittingly decorated. "Old
Glory famed the perfume OF
flowers. mixed with the hctsteam
from the coffee, beans and hard
tack. One could not breathe
without being filed with enthu-
siasm and courage. The veterans
seemed never SO happy aud jo-
vial. Commander Edgell never
seemed in better spirits, and
while his staff officers could not
come as nearly covering their
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-09-03

TO THE PUBLIC: The Sc.
cret of the phenomenal success Of
Lamm & Co., the clothiers. isnot
to be found in their advertising;
not in their system, NOR in abil-
ity to convince people that the
moon is made Of green cheese,
when it isn't. No. this is primar-
lily due to the very prosaic fact
that we give the best possible
article at the lowest possible
price. as will be seen from the
samples now infhe possession Of
Long & Grille. 4.