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AT LAST THEY REPLY
BUT THEY EVIDENTLY FIND IT
UPHILL WORK

To Explain the Expeditions Man.
ncr in which Stevens was Re.
leased and Placed in Lead of a
Command to Search for Hidden
Treasure.
ED. STANDARD:
My attention has just been called
to certain communications in the
STANDARD over the signature of H. r.
Hill, relating to the pardon of George
T. Stevens and other matters. I sup
pose Mr.. Hill acts upon the idea that
a lie oft repeated and we'll stuck to
is as good rs the truth. Otherwise
he would not keep repeating state
ments that little investigation would
show to be absolutely and unquali-
fiedly false. In the pardon of George
L. Stevens, the Governor, in the par
don itself, states the reasons for grant
ing the same as follows:
Whereas; The sentence WAS ex-
cessive, rs compared with that meted
out to others engaged in the same
transaction; and whereas, the inter-
vention OF executive clemency has
been recommended by the State
Board Of Pardons. the trial Judge and
Prosecuting Attorney, various county
officials and numerous citizens upon
grounds set out and fully appearing in
this case, now on file in the Executive
Department"
George 4. Stevens and two others
were charged with stealing certain
ship equipment from the schooner
Lizzie Colby, and on the first day of
March, 1894, in the Superior Court of
Skagit county, were sentenced to the
State Penitentiary by the presiding
Judge, Hon. Henry Mcbride, as fol-
lows: Stevens for ten years, one of
the others for five years'and the third
one for one year. Stevens was par
doned March 10, 1898, and thus served
a little over four years; the other two
had served out their time.
Nearly every one who has taken the
trouble to investigate this case has
been convinced that neither Stevens
nor the other two were guilty of steal
ing the goods but that they purchased
them of a man by the name of Hug.
1t was upon the testimony of Hug
alone that they were convicted. There
is an affidavit on file in the case from
the officer who arrested them stating
that witnesses desired by Stevens to
show that the goods were purchased
from Hug were not obtained and that
Hug has not been seen in the country
since. There was also IL letter from
the Warden of the Penitentiary stat
ing that Stevens was sick and was not
likely to live out his term.
In fact, doubt if there is on file
papers in any case making more
complete showing or ulster claim for
executive clemency. All the links in
the chain were complete from the
aged mother who. headed the applica-
ton to the presiding Judge who wrote
a special letter in Stevens behalf.
The letter of Judge Mcbride was con-
Cured in by the Prosecuting Attorney.
Upon the showing made by the
people in this case, the State Board of
Pardons and the Governor could not
fail to be convinced that the ends of
public Justice could be best attained
by granting Stevens his liberty. The
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Our Public Schools.

Superintendent Halves, in his an
nual report to the Directors of School
District No. l of Thurston county,
which embraces the city schools, gives
the following statement as to enroll
ment OF pupils for the year ending this
month and the preceding year: The
number for the present year is S3S
pupils, of whom 800 were boys, AS
girls. AS compared with last year
this is a loss of 60 boys, gain of &c
girls, or net loss of SO. Notwith-
standing this loss in enrolment the
average number belonging is the same
this year as last, being 635 and the
average daily attendance has been but
Is less; the average attendance for
last year being 500 and for this year
5945. The per cent. of attendance for
the two years is identical, being 1874.
Owing to the fact that the year 1897
! contained so many holidays there has
been an increase in the actual days
attendance of 1898 days. The total
number of days attendance, for 1897
was 1O2,76O.5, for 1898, IO4,754. A
marked decrease in the cases of
hardness has been made during the
year. In 1897, we recorded 2,543 cases,
LOTT of which belonged to the boys
and 1926 to the girls. This year the
total cases of hardness recorded num-
Der 905, of which 425 belong to the
boys and 4S0 to the girls. At Christmas
time l offered half holiday for twenty
consecutive days, perfect punctuality
secured by any room. Since that
time there have been recorded in the
city 271 cases of hardness, or at the
same rate the total for the year would
have been 1856. Some few persons
critized the half-holiday award on the
ground that it had tendency to in
crease punctuality at the expense of
attendance. But these figures just
given, taken in connection with the
fact that we have actually in
creased our attendance by nearly g
GOO days, in spite of a decreased en-
rollment, effectively answers this OBJ
lection. Last year there were seven
pupils in the city who were neither
absent nor tardy. This year the num-
Der has it increased to IL. The names
of these pupils are as follows: Minnie
Yocum, Edward Halves, Roy Phipps,
Roy Avery, Raymond Halves, Alban
Trace, BERTHE Browne, Ethel Getchel,
BERTHE Matson, Maude Sawin and
Ethel Savidge.
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4 WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Prof. Scvensala Seems to Be a
Master of His Profession.

The hypnotic tests performed Ivy
Prof. Sevcngala, ut Olympia Thcatcr,
last night, were wonderful maniir>ta-
tons of the power OF mind over mind
through occult psychological power.
The professor made seven subjects 60
through all sorts of grotcsquc antics
at the word of command Rubhing Il
beehive, handling Il hot piece of iron,
going up in a balloon and Il rapid de
scent into water, playing billiards, and
many other tobieaut rirantS, were
given, in which the Professors mind
was The motive force. One OF the
most amusing of these was the feast of
four of the subjects, in which they
were made to eat grated horscradish,
under the impression that it was ice
cream, on onions in the belief that
they were Florida oranges, and MUNICH
ing adamantine candles for caramels
and drinking the coal-oil from a table
lamp Tor champagne and with evident
relish. The eliminating act was the
placing of Il subject in hypnotic sleep
for the period of "A hours, who is now
on exhibition in one of the windows of
Chambers block. He will be awak-
encd at the performance tonight.
One difficulty the Professor had to
contend with, was the reluctance of
| L., 10 e,,l,,,,,t
his manipulation>. The men were So
baShful and the women So modest,
that it was only after repeated and
persistent urging that n few very re-
luctant volunteers could he obtained,
and the Professors advance agent, and
his" Rube," p. III. Baker, had to be used
for tests that would have been much
more satisfactory had it been possible
to obtain the aid of our own people
Let us hope that by tonight differ
ent resolution will be manifested, for
it is the desire of many people to in
vestigate this mysterious attribute of
human nature, and it can only be done
when means are employed that place
deception beyond the range of posi-
bility.
The Professor will appear again to.
night and tomorrow night, in an en-
:. tire change of performance. 1t is
hoped that 10y tonight it will be ar
ranged for some of our well-known
citizens, and if possible some of the
fair sex, to submit themselves to the
test.
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A proofsheet of the foregoing was
furnished Mr.. Hill, and he wrote the
following reply:
GIT" HAS SPOKEN.
His Excellency (our modern Ba-
laam) has spoken through his ass NJ.
NJ. Holmes, his manager pro tenn.
TO the public l wish to say that l
do not consider the article by NJ. NJ.
Holmes hardly worthy of reply. But
as he has gone into lengthy state
ment of the methods by which they
secured the release of Geo. L. Stevens,
and attempts to convey to the public
mind that the Board of Pardons acted
on the case, but fails to do so. may
be pardoned for writing briefly. He
has not denied that Stevens record
was bad while at the State Peniten-
tiary, and he shows that they did work
the case through successfully, if it was
somewhat irregular, and the fact that
they proceeded to organize the Loyal
Mining Co. and to incorporate within
ten days would go to show that the
prospect Of acquiring an interest in the
poor sick c0nvicfs extensive gold mine
and treasure box was a greater incen-
tive to executive clemency than was
the benediction of his aged mother. l
am inclined to believe that Holmes
and his associates consider it a very
commendable proceeding, and it was
probably as honorable as any of their
business transactions that we have
record of. Being called II liar at dis.
lance of 300 miles by NJ. NJ. Holmes
does not carry out the threat that the
Governor made that any one who
dared to insinuate that he was impli-
Gated would get resting-place behind
the bars at Walla Walla, neither will
it have a great deal of force, coming as
it does, from a member of the &. A. r.,
who while holding the honorable posi-
ton of Department Commander OF
Washington and Alaska is said TO
have embezzled funds entrusted to
to his keeping to the amount OF sew
eral thousand dollars, and | am in
formed that he was appointed by
tnc NONcr1OT us WITH vi ehc Do'iu
of Audit and Control in the face of
n remonstrance and charges pre-
ferred as above. l hope that the
exchequer of the penitentiary in the
stewards department may not go the
same way.
The statement that | am disgrnn-
tied because was dismissed from the
State service for the good OF the insti-
tuition, is funny when the facts are
known. The Governors manager, ).
+. Addleman, wrote a very remarkable
letter, as His Excellency knows, SO
also do the members of the Board OF
Audit and Control. In it he said he
had spent three days with the Cover
nor and he (the Governor) told hlm
that he would do ANYTHING he (Addi-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-24
Providence Academy Exhibition.

Had not the entertainment given
by the Sisters school, in Olympus
Theater, Wednesday night, been SC
Internationally long it would have
bsen much more OF success. 1t is
however, a common fault of amateur
entertainments, and especially OF
school exhibitions. An attempt is
made to cram some evidence of all the
good things acquired by year Of care
full instruction into a single nights
display, and the result is that the
audience became tired and the delight
felt during the rendition of the first
few numbers is dissipated by feeling
of unrest that sometimes eliminates
in disapproval of the whole. There
are very few talented orators or actors
who can hold an audience quiet for
nearly four hours, and it is simply a
mistake for tyrOs, no matter how
charming their parts may be or how
skillfully all the details are managed,
to prOlOng an entertainment beyond
the two-hour limit. We have no
criticism to make of the work of the
students. The Flag Salutation, the
Garland Drill, and other marches,
were exceedingly we'll performed, and,
indeed the whole programme was
creditably rendered, but it was noted
that about half the audience did not
wait for the goodnight song, wherein
all the pupils were arrayed in a bright
bouquet OF animated beauty.
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Notice of Dissolution.

'I'IIE Tumwatcr Ice Company corporation
/ duly incorporated under and by virtue of the
laws of the State of Washington, having on the
2lst day of June, 1885, filed In my Office petition
addressed to the Superior Court of Thurs,on
county, Washington, and asking for the dissou-
ton of said corporation; now. therefore, public
DOtce IL hereby given to all persons interested
therein that the said Petition for Dissolution
will come on before the Superior Court OF Thurs
ton county, Washington, at the Court house 10
18th day Of September, iS9S, for hearing and con-
sideratlon, and all persons having objections TO
the granting of the said petition are required to
appear before the said Court upon the above
mentioned date. and urge their objections.
A. l.. GALLON,
Clerk of the Superior Court of Thurston county
Washington.
Date of fret publication, June "a, 1898. 10
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insinuaiions made by Mr.. Hill that the
pardonihg power in this case was I'M
duly and corruptly influenced by the
Loyal Mining Company, / denounce
as a wilful, infamous and malicious
lie.
For any part took in this case, l
have no apology to make. Under like
circumstances l would do the same
again. The gratitude of the venerable
mother of Stevens and the joy OF his
two children at his release will out
weigh with me any SANDER that Hill
may find credulous editors to publish.
Hill is simply venting his spleen be-
cause he was discharged from the
service of the State "for the good Of
the service" M. NJ. HOLMES,
President Loyal Mining Co.
WALLA WALLA, Wn., Jnne 81, 1898.
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sudden death fell like lightning
stroke from clear sky upon the at
iiictcd family. Mr.. E.'s age was
about -. and he has been largely in
terc>tcd in horticulture. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon, at
} o'clock, at the family residence on
Wr>t>itlc.
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Office.

To those teachers who have cx-
pressed desire to place themselves
under my instruction for vacation
study in preparation for the higher
grades of school work, l would say
there should be no delay; and unless
immediate application is made they
cannot be received. l.. p. YEMEN.
OLYMPIA, May %, 1898.
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LAND SCRIPT.

WE have several thousand acres that will
w locate either surveyed or unsur.
veyed land in any State or Territory of the
United States. No residence required
and L. s. Patent issues direct to locator. Price
$500 per acre Address.
HANNAH 4 MILLER,
jai-5t Attorneys at Law, Visalia, California.
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At a Receivers sale of the entire
plant of the Port Townsend Steel Wire
and Nail Company, w. H. Hohus &
Co. of Seattle were the highest bidders
and got the property. The amount
paid was 5000.
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Logging car equipments of all kinds.
A specially Of conceived tram wheels.
Highest market price paid for old cast
iron scrap, brass and copper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-24

To Explain the Expeditions Man.
ncr in which Stevens was Re.
leased and Placed in Lead of a
Command to Search for Hidden
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-24

A proofsheet of the foregoing was
furnished Mr.. Hill, and he wrote the
following reply:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-09


enough to allow the material beneath to
be clearly discerned. Wooden gowns are
thus treated with excellent effect, the re-
turn to tight fitting bodices simplifying
the arrangement very much. a
The revival Of the redingote is an nc.
complained fact, and now modistes are
outdoing each other In attempts to modify
and vary the originally simple and elegant
model. The new redingotes are cut and
slashed in all sorts of curious ways and
open in unexpected places to display vests
and panels Of contrasting materials.
Very rich materials, such as heavy,
thick silks with a broche, embroidered or
otherwise enriched surface; v~elvets, both
plain and fancy, and silky cloth and other
beautiful WOODEN goods are most in de-
mand this reason, as Is usually the case
when close fitting styles prevail. The
princess gown is tho gown par excellence
for the display of such fabrics, which de-
mand. little trimming, but require all un-
broken surface for q full exhibition of
their beauty.
The cut shows q costume Of jacquemi-
not red t~affeta, the plain, slightly trailing
shirt being covered with five graduated
skirts Of black mousseline de sole, border
feta bodice is covered inversely in a SINH
lar way, a slight embroidery of jet sur
rounding the collar. The taffeta sleeves
are plain. The toque of j%acqueminot red
velvet is trimmed with black and white
feathers and a jeweled ornament.
JUDO CHoLLET.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-09
Importance Of Nicaragua Canal.

There is much interest taken in the
possible construction of the Nicaragua
canal, all over the country. The people
Of the interior are as deeply interested
In the project as those on the seaboard,
for the reason hat they feel that the
impetus which would be given the ship
building industry, and the additional
number of men that would be required
to man the ships built would furnish
employment for thousands and thus
open new opportunities for the youth of
the land. The acquisition of the Hawa-
iian, Philippine and Sulu islands in the
Pacific and the markets thus gained for
American products, which have hereto
fore. been virtually closed, will add
much to the prosperity of the country,
and with a water way across the con-
tinent the sea carrying trade will take
OF new life.
Some idea Of the Importance of the
proposed canal, as a time and distance
saver, can be gained by the following
figures: The distance from New York
to San Francisco, around Cape Horn,
by the most convenient ocean route, is
14,S4O miles; by the way of the canal,
760. From New York to the Hawaiian
islands, around the Horn, 1920 miles;
by the canal, $3.50. From New York to
Manila, by the present route 1914 900
miles; by the canal, IL, 900. 1t can read
lily be seen that in case of war the canal
save the government much ex-
pense, time and annoyance in transfer
ring warships from one side of the |
world to the other, and would also add
much to the available strength of the
navy.
In the past history of the United
her ships anchored in every har-
Dor in the world, the sight of the stars
and stripes was common in every port,
and the towns and cities along the At
lantic coast, now almost deserted, bust
ed with enterprise and industry. The
of the canal, it is believed,
will cause a return of those conditions.
For these various reasons a majority of
The people are anxious to see the enter
prise begun and completed at the ear
lest possible date, and there will be |
much disappointment If congress does
make some provision for that pur-
pose.
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The French government seems to be
looking for trouble of some kind, and is
reported as proposing to take up the in
terests of the French holders of Cuban
bonds issued by Spain, for the purpose
or exactlng a pledge of some sort for
their payment from the United States.
The United States has debts of her own
to pay without s%houldering those of any
other country, and France will have a
kim from this country. 1t is strange
that this nation cannot transact it's own
affairs and attend to it's own business
without displeasing so many outsiders,
but it really makes no difference.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER .
The attitude of the Republican part,

The attitude of the Republican party
of New Mexico has always been con-
sistent on the question of the admission
of the territory as a state. We favored
the admission of the territory when the
Democratic party was united in their
opposition against it. We still favor
its admission, believing that there is no
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that this can best be accomplished
by the election of a delegate to congress
who is in harmony with Republican
politics and principles.-Republican
Platform, New Mexico, 1898.
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Connections with the main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
A Salida with main line for all points
eos nd west, including Leadville.
At Florence with +. & G. G. R. R. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Creek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Dem
vcr " 18th all Missouri river lines for ali
poin s east. !
Through passengers from Santa Fe
will have reserved berths in sleepers from
Alamosa Il desired.
For further information address the.
undersigned.
7. J. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
8. K, HOOPER,, G. p. A.,
Denver, Colo.
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Emperor William wants it distinctly
understood that the treaty of peace be-
tween the United States and Spain does
not suit him a little bit. The report
comes from Berlin that soon after Ad-
miral Dewey appeared in the bay of
Manila, the kaiser entered into an
agreement with Spain. whereby Ger
many was to come into possession of
the Philippines and paid So, 900, 900
down on the bargain. The United
States paid no attention to the protests
of Germany against the acquisition of
the islands, Spain IA compelled to
yield and now William is out his mon
ey and the long coveted islands belong
to another power. While Willie's anger
does not worry the Americans in the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-09

The 33d legislative assembly, will
doubtless be called upon to so amend the
laws governing the assessment and col
lection of taxes that all property be
listed where found, and hat after taxes
have once been levied, payment can be
promptly and easily enforced. In ad-
dition to those changes. the boards of
county commissioners should have their
powers regarding the abatement and
reduction of taxes restricted in a large
degree. The state of the finances of
the several counties and the territory
demands that sweeping changes be made
In III laws regarding taxes, and the
members of the legislature will be dere-
lict in their duty to the people if those
changes are not made.
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Homeseeker's Excursions.

From all principal points in the east
homeseekers tickets will be on sale at
IL fare plus sc for the round trip, to
all points on the A., Il. & s. Il. Ry.,
Santa Fe Pacific and Southern Pacific
r. r. Tickets will be on sale October
4 and IS, November /, November Is,
December G., December 20. Good for re-
turn On any Tuesday or Friday within
81 days from date of sale. For particu-
lars call on agents of the Santa Fe
route. H. S. LUrz, Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
w. j. BLACK, G. P. A.,
Topeka. Kas.
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wheat crop of last season to the flour
mill at Aztec.
Mrs. A. Ripley, of Canon City, Colo,
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. A.
Banta, of Flora Vista, for several
weeks.
Pennington is to have a cornet band
of 2 pieces, and the people are peing
asked to put up for the necessary in
struments.
San Juan people are moving to bring
in immigration. They do not want the
southeastern part of the territory to do
all the business in that line.