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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
GREELEY'S WRITING.
A Pretty Tough story About the
Eccentric Old Editors Chirog-
FaDhv.

A Pretty Tough story About the
Eccentric Old Editors Chirog-
raphy.
There was only one printer who
could read Greeley's writing we'll
enough to put it in type. He used to
boast that he could read the great
editors wondrous scrawl q mile away.
One night the boys in the Tribune
composing room "put up job" on
the old man. They took two roosters,
made them walk around on a newly
linked form and then run all over ten
sheets of copy paper.
The foreman wrote over it in
Greeley's we'll know scrawl, "The
plain duty of Congress" and put it on
old man Lawton's hook. I think his
name was Lawton, but if it was not
it does not matter much.
The old printer picked it up, swore a
little, remarked that they had to
shove the stuff on the old man, as u.s.
ual, adjusted his spectacles and began
sticking type.
The other printers watched him for
few minutes, but beyond a muttered
oath or two he gave no sign. Lawton
went on setting type until about half
way through the "copy."
Then he was stuck.
He took the copy over to the fore
man and asked:
"Jack, what is that word?"
81 don't know" replied the FORE
man. "You know 1 never could read
the stuff"
Lawton took the sheet down to
Greeley and pointed out to him a
particularly awful scrawl of the
ROSTERS foot, asking what word that
was.
Greeley looked at it moment and
replied. with a frown:
Unconstitutional of course"
Lawton went back to the composing
room and finished with the utmost
sang froid.
The old man never knew how the
"copy" was produced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
TRUMPET BLASTS.

Nothing can make people 90 blind
any quicker than filling their eyes
with gold dust.
When the right kind of a man is
taken out of the miry clay he knows
enough to stay out.
There is always hope for the man
who can be taught what fool he has
been by one mistake.
One finger lost in a buzz saw will
do for most men, but a fool will fool
with it again and lose two.
One of the highest mountains upon
which We may stand in this life is to
be able to look back upon a life we'll
spent.
The devil reaps a sure crop from
among people who expect to become
Christians after they commit one
more sin.
No matter how fine his reports may
read, the preacher is failure whose
ministry fails to move anybody toward
Christ.
When about to take his first drink,
the young man should remember that
every drunkard once stood where he
now stands.
A wise man can learn something
worth knowing from a fool, but a fool
is made all the more fool by going
to college.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
WHOLE NUMBER 1889.

division line no more, an that the two
farms shall be consolidated into one"
The contestants looked at the Squire
in amazement, and almost a minute
passed in perfect silence. Finally.
higgins gasped! Consolidate the two
farms into one! How can that be
managed?"
"Jest as easy as fallin' off log. All
you have to do is to stand up yere
afore me bout ten seconds, an I'll
have it fixed. I'll make you man an
wife, an then ther' won't need be NO
line between the two farms. Come
that is my decision"
"That we must marryw higgins
asked.
I" Exactly" the Squire replied.
But-Mrs. Hunter-I-" higgins
stammered.
"It's all right with both of you," the
Squire interrupted. al knew it, if you
don't. Come, stand up, or I'll fine
you for contempt"
The contestants exchanged glance,
and each saw what was in the heart OF
the other. They stood up, beaming
with happiness, and were married.
There was no appeal from Squire
Beeson's decision and no further law
ING.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
SOME NEW THINGS.

A newly-patented grip for bicycle
handles is composed of set of spiral
springs set between two metal caps
and covered with woven cane to make
q cool, springy grip.
A new piano stool which can be
used by either one or two persons has
a folding extension hinged to the main
stool, with two legs attached, the ex-
tension fitting under the seat of the
stool when not in use.
To make horseback riding easier a
newly-patent stirrup is formed of an
upright rod surrounded by a spiral
spring, which is attached to the saddle
by strap. the loop for the foot being
placed at the lower end of the rod.
Whips cannot drop or bounce out of
new whip socket, toothed clamp
being fixed in the lower end of the
socket to grasp the butt of the whip,
which can only be released by pressing
the foot on lever to open the clamp.
A new square for carpenters use
has its longer end followed out on the
inside to receive the shorter end,
which is pivoted so that it will fold
up, a shoulder in the long end pre-
venting it from opening beyond the
square.
A new devised gearing for bicycles
has steel ball set in every link of the
chain, the sprocket wheel being hol-
lowed out to receive the balls, and
the chain 80 made that the teeth OF
the sprocket wheel are used as we'll as
the ball sockets.
A new safety device to prevent dan.
ger of falling when cleaning windows
has strap to 60 around the body, to
which ropes attached to the window
sill are fastened, the ropes being loose
enough to permit the wearer free use
of his arms and body.
For the purpose of changing piano
to produce q mandolin effect a newly
patented attachment consists of a
series of fiat metal tongues fastened in
a frame, which is sprung into position
between the strings and the hammers
by rod attached to the third pedal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON FRIDAY EVENING, MAY A. 1897

taries overflowed great stretches of
country along their banks. Thous-
ands of square miles of territory were
submerged, many towns were isolated,
and communications with scores of
small settlements was cut off for weeks.
Louisiana was the greatest sufferer
among the States in that flood. Con-
gress voted a relief fund at that time
of $l5O,0O0 for the afflicted through
out the Mississippi valley. From
West Virginia in the East to Arizona
in the West there were destructive
freshets in February and March, 1891,
Ohio, Tennessee and Mississippi being
hit hardest of all the States and Ari-
IONA of all the Territories. In Arizona
100 lives were lost, ST. 100000 of prop
erty was destroyed and 500 persons
rendered homeless. The losses in the
remainder of the country were estimat-
ed at the time at 400 lives and $10,-
100000 of property.
The high waters record of the Up
per Mississippi valley for third of a
century was broken in 1892. In early
April the river and some of its tribu-
taries began to swell beyond the dan
ger point, but the highest mark was
not reached until May. Far greater
destruction was committed in and
around st. Louis than in any other
equal area in the valley. The loss of
life in the Mississippi valley by the
floods of 1892 was estimated at 1,100
and the destruction to property was
$12, 100000. About the same time
Oil Greek, Pa, Overhowed and caused
a loss of 500 lives. Here great tanks
of oil were overturned, took fire and
the whole region was a sea of flame.
In 1893 Arkansas, Tennessee and
Louisiana suffered severely by flood in
March and April, and Missouri and
Illinois were also visited, but the
damage in the last two States was
Each spring since then
there have been overfows in the Mis-
sissippi, Missouri, Ohio and other riv-
ers in the Mississippi valley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

PRESERVING IT.-Miss Maud Powell
the violinist, had a somewhat unusual
experience with her precious violin
She sent it by express solidly packed
in a stout wooden box, but when she
came to claim it it was missing. She
described the appearance of the box
to the official, and a sad and sympa'
thetic look came over his face. He
sighed and went away, and presently
returned with the box held coffinwise
1--WE have had it on the ice," he said
Springfield Republican.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

MAN ONLY HAS A NOsE-Man is
the only animal that has real nose
or chin. Horses have faces that are
all nose, swine have snouts and ele-
plants trunks; lions have vast SMELL
ing organs, but none of them anything
that can be separated from their faces
and called a nose. 1t is even more
true of the chin, which is particularly
human.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

A MASSACHUSETTS man has dis
covered that by using sunshine during
the day and electricity during the
night he can raise several crops of on.
ions in one season. At the same time
it may be appropriately remarked that
there has been no crying demand for
several crops of onions in one season.
Many people could get along with
several seasons and one crop of on
ions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

GEN. Thaddeus H. Stanton, the Pay
master General of the army, called at
old Fort Bridger, in Wyoming, about
twenty years ago, to see an old friend
named Hastings, who was one of the
custodonians of the abandoned post.
He met man named Williams, and
inquired for Hastings. ooh, Hast
ings is dead" said Williams. "Dead"
said Stanton, in surprise; "what did
he die Off" Committed suicide"
said Williams. The devil you sayp'
responded Stanton; "how did he COM
NIT suicide?" "He called me liar"
answered Williams.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

AS THE strength of building
depends upon the solidity Of Its founda-
ton, so health depends upon the con-
dition of the blood. To expel inn
purities and cause the vital fluid to be-
come vigorous and life-giving, Ayers
Sarsaparilla is the most powerful and
effective medicine in use.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

AYERS Pills are recommended by
leading physicians and druggists, as
the most prompt and efficient remedy
for biliousness, nausea, costiveness,
indigestion, sluggishness of the liver,
jaundice, and sick headache; also, to
relieve colds, fevers, neuralgia, and
rheumatism.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14
A FRANK CONFESSION.
Congress Called Together, Not to
Protect American Industry, but
American Extravaganza.
Orcgonian, April 10. 1897.

Orcgonian, April 10. 1897.
Every one sees that the impelling
force behind the present tariff revision
is the necessity for revenue. What
called Congress together was not the
protection of American industry, but
the protection of the government
treasury. We are running behind.
In 1889 our receipts were $443, ,225, :
go, and our expenditures 1856 ,464, :
5S9; but in 1896 the receipts were
$4O9, Ats, ,40S, while expenditures had
grown to $434 ,67S,654. For the three
years 1894, 1895 and 1896 the excess
of expenditures over receipts was, in
round numbers, $140,OOO,0OO. This is
state of things sufficient, not only to
hurry Congress together, but to make
every thoughtful citizen pause.
No effort is being spared to solve
this problem by increasing revenues,
and rs revenues can only arise from
tributes levied directly or indirectly
upon the people, the government pro-
poses to adjust its income to its expen-
ditures, and at the peoples expense.
These are hard times for the applica-
ton of such a remedy, and the bur-
dens will be felt. 1t is justifiable only
as last resort, and in case expendi.
lures cannot be adjusted to present in
come. What are the facts?
In 1860 the Republican National
Convention that nominated Lincoln
resolved that Mr.. Buchanan's term
had been marked by reckless ex-
travagance, which pervades every de-
partment of the federal government"
The total amount disbursed by Presi-
dent Buchanan's administration for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1860,
vas 500, 200, 900, just about one-ninth
of the annual appropriations made by
the 54th Congress recently adjourned.
In 1860 we were nation of 31,OOO,-
600 people. To day we are twice as
many, but our national expenditures
are nearly ten times az great. If we
were recklessly extravagant" in 1860,
what are we now? Congress is now
appropriating as a regular thing q
larger sum than was expended in any
year of the civil war, except the first,
and even its stupendous figure of
1921 100000 is now almost equaled, if
We count the appropriations voted by
the last congress, but failing to be-
come laws.
1t is idle to particularize as to pen
sions, etc, for the excesses are all
along the line. For pensions we are
paying $76,OOO,OOO year more than
1886, and the civil service costs $780,
600, 900 more than the total expendi.
lures OF the government in 1860. The
time has come when men, regardless
of party, begin to see that public ex-
penditures are too great. The tariff
debates and the popular dread of in
creased taxes now show that the reve-
nue. to sustain them will be burden
some. A tariff is only the instrument
by which the treasury's burden is put
upon the backs of the people. 1t
must correspond to the moderation or
excesses of its requirements, and nei-
ther the Dingley tariff nor any other
can meet exorbitant and unnecessary
expenditures without inficting dis
tressing and unnecessary hardships.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

THE Kansas Centennial wagon,
which was made at Leavenworth at q
cost of 5000 for the Philadelphia e1-
position, and took first prize, has been
sold at Leavenworth to Stillingsville,
Mo-, farmer for $50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

A New YORK scientist says he has
made an analysis Of love. Some day
a dear girl with no scientific training
whatever will make paralysis of his
theory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-05-14

Ex-Gov. HoGG, of Texas, predicts
that the silver party will carry thirty.
five States in 1900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mir. Geo. c. Strong, of Peoria, Ill, was in the city yesterday prospect jag and was pleasant caller at the GRAPHIC office. Mr.Strong says that he is looking over Arkansas lands with a view of running number of immigrant excursion trains to this State. Mir. Strong is an experienced real estate man and did much to ward settling some of the Western States. He procured several copies of the GRAPHIc's special edition issued about year ago, and left well fortified with facts about Pine Bluff and vicinity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Supt. Edson, of the Cotton Belt. accompanied by g number of friends in his special ear, passed through the city one day last week enroute 10 St. Louis from Tyler. Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mr. Julius schloss left Friday night for New York to accept a position as travelling salesman for q New York umbrella house. He will carry with him the best wishes Of his many friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mr. Ben Wright left Saturday morning for Bastrop, La, where he will spend the holidays with rela- lives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Several Pine Blufians had difficulty in finding their homes last night and still more trouble finding the key hole.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Drink Coca-colo for headache and exhaustion, at Mitchelrs. POS Main street. II u5 t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mir. sam Owens, of Argenta, arriv- ed in the city yesterday to spend d few days with friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Be sure to call on me if you want the best for your fruit cakes.
 dtf JoE c. MEYER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Miss Lille Levine is in Little Rock spending a few days with Mrs. Lev inson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

A full line of canned soups, shrimps and Holsters at dtf J. H. Talbot X Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Parties ia from Fuckers yesterday report nine inches of snow in that vicinity Friday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Fresh Lobsters, hard shell Crabs and large plant oysters at Joe c. Meyers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Miss Pearl Levy is home from school to spend the holidays.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Catarrh in the Head. that trouble some and disgusting disease, may be entirely cured by a thorough course of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mrs. B ". Stewart will arrive in this city in a few days and in future reside here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mrs. E. E. Bloom returned Satur- day from short visit to friends at Wahbaseka.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

New mince meat, iellies and pre- serves at J. Fl. Talbot & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

New eaulHower, Green Peas, Fresh Tomatoes and all kinds of Spring vegetables at Joe C. Meyer $.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Capt. +. K. Braiy left Friday for Fayetteville to spend the holidays with relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Dr. A. K. Sherrill and wife, of Sherrill, arrived in the city satuf- day to spend Christmas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Call on Talbot & Go. for fresh K, c. ribs and sausage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache, indigestion, billiousness. All druggists. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mr. Henry yining went to Grady Saturday to spend Christmas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mir. E. NJ. Robertson, proprietor of the Racket Store, left Saturday 10 visit his wife at Jackson. Miss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mr. John sennett spent Christmas in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Messrs. Mo and Harry Levine and Herbert Bluthenthal left Saturday night to make short visit to Mem phis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26
CITY ITEMS.

What did santa Claus bring you?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mr. Harry Truloek spent Christ mas with his parents at Fairfield.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Mir. Louis Altheimer spent Christi mas day ih this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Miss Marie Mathews, daughter of Mir. Jim Mathews, is homefrom Bell mont College, Nashville, Tenn, and will spend the holidays with her pa rents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

Fresh salmon, sEeak and aspara- gus at ]. H. Talbot < Co. Il 2s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

NgOU NEED Hoods oarsaparills
 \ if your blood is impure, your appe. tite gone, your health impaired. Moth ing builds up health like HOODS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-26

TINE DLUTf UhlLi 0llAi ilIUs PINE BLUFF, ARK, DEC. 26, 1897
 CITY ITEMS.
 What did Santa Claus bring you? MT. Henry yining went to Grady Saturday to spend Christmas. Call on Talbot X Go. for fresh K. c. ribs and sausage.
 Mr. John sennett spent Christmas in this city.
 MT. Harry Truloek spent Christi mas with his parents at Fairfield. Fresh salmon, steak and aspara- gus at ]. H, Talbot < Co. Il 2s slr. Louis Altheimer spent Christ mas day in this city
 New Gaultiower, Green Peas, Fresh Tomatoes and all kinds of Spring vegetables at Joe C. Meyers. Dr. A. k. sherrill and wife, of sherrill, arrived in the city satuf- day to spend Christmas.
 Mrs. E. E. Bloom returned Satur- day from short visit to friends at Wahbaseka.
 Capt F. K Brady left Friday for Fayetteville to spend the holidays with relatives.
 NgoU NEED Hood& aarsaparills \ if your blood is impure, your appe. tite gone, your health impaired. Moth. ing builds up health like HOODS. Fresh Lobsters, hard shell Crabs and large plant oysters at Joe C. Meyers.
 Mrs. B. ". stewart will arrive in this city in a few days and in future reside here.
 Parties ia from Fuckers yesterday report nine inches of snow in that vicinity Friday night.
 
 Messrs. Mo and Harry Levine and Herbert Bluthenthal left Saturday night to make a short visit to Mem phis.
 Mir. E. NJ. Robertson, proprietor oi the Racket Store, left Saturday tc visit his wife at Jackson. Miss.
 Miss Marie Mathews, daughter oi Mir. Jim Mathews, is homefrom Beih mont College, Nashville, Tenn, and will spend the holidays with her pa. rents.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-25
BOSTON,s VEN GUNS.
Ten or the lO-Inca Typo Arrive for Mounting
on the Harbor.


BosToN, July 4.-The new and powerful 10
inch guns have arrived after u successful test
at the Sandy Hook proving ground, and tho
harbor Is being placed in a state of defence that
will render 1t well.nigh impregnable against
the attacks Of tho largest ironclads afioat.
There are seven of these new guns for Long
Island head and thrce for Fort Warren on
Georges Island. The guns will be mounted on
the Bufington-Crozier disappearing carriages,
hich were shipped from the Watertown
arsenal this week.
For many years the harbor has not had de-
fences that would be adequate in case Of war, for
Warren is really the key to tho harbor defence
as II is nearest the harbor mouth. 1t was built
In 1850. and although 1t Is equipped with can
non they arc not OF a modern type. Fort Inde-
pendence on Castle Island Is very ornamental,
but would be of little use in war. Fort Win
the city water front, although said to DO the
strongest fortress in the harbor. Is too anti
quatcd to stand long under the tre of the guns
carried by big ironclads of to-day.
The battery at Long Island head. nearly 100
view OF the harbor and all its approaches. is, in
one sense. n now one, and because of its high
position probably the most valuable defence
hereabout to-day. The arrival Of the guns.
among the most powerful used in this country,
country's harbor defences, although the big
mortar batteries at Winthrop. put in two or
three years ago, was the first step toward mod
ern equipment. Eventually the Government
intends to place u powerful battery on Deer
Island. directly across the channel from Long
any war vessel getting near enough to do much
harm TO the city.