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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Now that the carnival is over it NAV
he q consolation to the bald-headed men
to know that it was generally observed
that it doesn't require any unreasonable
amount of brains to raise chrysanthe-
mum hair .--Olympidn.
The poor bald heads have had to
stand so many pointed jokes on the
absence of their hirsute adornments
that it is really refreshing to discover
one that is not like a cockleburr, cov-
cred with prickles. In this joke the
little joker SO much resembles the
minus sign in algebra that it is ex-
tremely difficult to find the a, which
doubtless exists somewhere as the
nuh
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Alaskan Notes.

about eight feet deep At last reports.
Twilight fall, the landscape DER
between one and tW" o'clock in til"
afternoon at this season ol the year at
Skagway
The Skagway railway has closed op.
crationS for the winter and newly
constructed slcd-road will hc utilized
for the season.
\ famine in lumber and window
glass exists ut Dawson since the fire,
and certain groceries are also short.
Sugar commands 81 per pound.
1t Is predicted that the Atlin dix,
trict viii rival klondikc us a gold pro
ducer, and that Atlin TOWNSHIP will hr
Il busy little city OF 10000 Inhabitants
next summer.
Louis Dahlman, formerly business
man at Dyca, lost his life crossing the
summit Of Chilkoot, November l2th,
while trying to make his way through
Il binding blizzard to Lake Under
man. He is the first victim OF the
winters storms in the frozen regions Of
the New Eldcrado.
\ blood-curdling tale comes from
the north, that the passengers and
crew of the steamer Jessie, wrecked
last June while trying to enter the
mouth of the kuskowkim river, towing
the barge Minerva, were murdered
and robbed by Indians after reaching
shore.
A contract has been let at Seattle
for the construction OF large steamer
for the Lake Bennett, White Horse
Rapids and Atlin route to the mining
regions. The steamer is to be trans
ported north in knock-down" shape
to Bennett and then put together.
She will have carrying capacity of
80 tons OF freight and 100 passengers.
The Canadian officials have forbid
prospecting in the Atln district till
the first Of June. They claim that
this urse is justified by the fact that
in the stampede to that district, the
recorder, young man Of inexpericnce
got ratified" and that the registry is
in a very confused state as conse-
quence. 1t is said that some holders
of the richest claims, supposed to be
recorded on Pine and Wright creeks,
are in doubt as to whether they will
be able to hold them or not. 1t is to
give the officers time to straighten out
the record that the delay was decided
upon.
The steamer Cottage City, from
Alaska, brings news of the wreck of
the steamer Detroit on Shelter island.
Her crew and passengers, numbering
q, were saved. The Detroit ran be.
tween Juneau and Haines Mission.
While making her regular run
Thanksgiving day she struck reef on
Shelter island The weather was terri
bly, thick and heavy snow storm rag
ing. The rock tore great holes in her,
as the engines pounded themselves to
pieces, endeavoring to drag her from
her rockbound position. The water
poured through her, and had it not
been for the tightness in which she
was held by the rocks she would have
gone down, drowning all on board
The passengers and crew were landed
on Shelter island, where they are
housed with scarcely any provisions,
under tarpaulins. The purser and
two seamen went to Juneau in a small
boat for relief, arriving there just be-
fore the Cottage City left. They say
the survivors are in a critical condi.
ton, shivering with cold around a fire
and without food. A steamer has
gone to the rescue with relief.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

On THE EVE OF BATTLE.-As usual
with the 81 p, having beaten the
common enemy, they are now I'M
sheathing their knives against them
selves. And Senator Wilson, with his
patronage has rented seven rooms at
the Olympia. Levi Ankeny, with his
barrel, will open up II headquarters
consisting of nine rooms, and Messrs.
Humes and Foster, with nothing bnt
promises, have each secured seven
rooms. 1t will be observed that each
OF these gentleman has selected an
odd number OF rooms, doubtless be-
lieving with the refrain of the old song
that
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

economy and reform in the admins
tra'lon OF the offices of the city, rs fol
lows:
"First-In the matter of the bonded
Indebtedness of the city; that while we
recognize said debt as a just obligation
1t Is our purpose to use every honorable
and legitimate effort looking to a re-
funding of the same at q lower rate OF
interest"
"Second-In the matter of the nd
ministration of city affairs, we arc in
favor of the most rigid economy con.
sistent with efficient service"
The following committeeman were
selected
First Ward, NJ. Harris; Second,
G. w. Hambright; Third, Hugh
Docherty; Fourth, c. II. Pridham
Fifth, Captain George Savidge; Sixth,
Allen Weir.
The Citizens convention, rendered
necessary by the partisan move of the
Republicans, met in Tacoma hall at
the same hour and was called to order
IN the absence of the committees
chairman, by John Miller Murphy.
"A. +. Fitch Was elected chairman and
Frank q. Blakeslee, Secretary, tenn
porarlly, which organization was after
wards made permanent.
The platform adopted was as follows:
eve pledge the nominees of this
convention, If elected, to the most
rigid economy and good service in
their official capacities.
I'VE believe the best interests of
the city would be subserved by very
material reduction in the water rates
charged consumers, and pledge our
for the Council, if elected.
to take all the necessary steps to Sc
cure such reduction.
We demand a fair reduction of the
rate OF interest paid upon the bonded
and warrant Indebtedness of the CITY"
The following ticket was nominated J
For Mayor, II. A. Chambers; Attorney, !
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Uncla Sam Has HIS Way

an la- at last come to her senses.
.nd Accepts the terms for peace pro-
i.-'d : th" nitcd states. hut it is
!'.' und'r A Kind al protest, H. it
M'''. III" Spanish Commission de
'.l'. t'.,j Tia conditions demanded hy
'..i- ."t"rnmcnl were Unfair. and that
'.'N had submitted certain reasonable
compromises which had been rejected
tr the American commissioners.
lh'T had then submitted Il proposition
tur arbitration OF certain differences
and II had likewise been rejected
WIFI" the uitcd States had offered a
Kind OF compensation to Spain for re-
lnII.-hlncnt oi several important
Possessions, an amount very Inadequate
tr the sacrifices the spanish people
"'I" called upon to make, the Spanish
Commissioners declare that they have
exhausted the resources OF diplomacy,
and from considerations OF humanity
and patriotism and to avert bloodshcd,
submit to the conditions OF a conquer
my nation, harsh and incquitable
though they be.
After this conclusion had been
reached, Senior Ojcda, Secretary OF the
Spanish Commission, and Secretary
Moore, OF the American Commission,
were empowered to draw up articles
which are to embody the relinquish-
meat OF Cuba by Spain and the cession
of Porto Rico and the Philippines.
lie Temps, in its comments, does not
seem to be very well pleased with the
firm attitude maintained throughout
10y the United States, in which it is
made to appear that America lisa mer-
CHESS conIueror, imposing draconian
conditions on helpless foe and eek
acting the signature of 4 treaty at the
point OF the bayonet." That paper
adds: "Thc Spanish Commissioners
should, i'll submitting, protest to the
civilized world against the spoliation
OF the weak by the strong" That is
just what they appear to have done,
from the synopsis given, but it is diff
cult to conceive just wherein it is to
benefit their cause in the least.
The London press accept the result
as foregone conclusion, the Chroni-
Gle saying that America has had her
way, and the time of negotiation has
been largely wasted. So far as the de-
cision to annex the Philippines goes,
the United States, after some hesita-
ton, has chosen the narrow path of
duty, which always attracts the brave
mind"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

"TwERE better far that no attempt
had been made to raise souvenir
fund that that its. management shall
leave feeling that injustice has been
done to the humblest of our citizens,
simply to augment "glory fund.-" If
heart-burns are left, they 60 very far
to dim the luster of an achievement
which is at best but vain-glorious dis
play.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

The Ellensburg Localiser, for years
Republican and later Fusion, has come
out under the control of the veteran
editor, J. D. Sehnebly, squarely Dem
Ocratic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
There's luck in odd numbers
Says Rory O'Nore."

Whether Mr.. Ankeny has chosen his
private secretary yet or not we Nus.
setter tell, but it is said the position
yields eminently satisfactory results.
The prospect is that the lovers of gore
will fairly revel in the life.blood of the
sanguinary contestants. On with the
revel! Let joy be unconfined!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

REV. Thomas B. Ford, former
pastor of the NJ E. church in this citv
and later Presiding Elder of the local
conference, was thrown from buggy,
few days ago, near Eugene, Oregon,
by runaway horse. and was severely
injured. His wounds consist of acom-
pound fracture of both legs. 1t is
feared that amputation of the right
leg will have to be made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Ex-Marshal Parker, of Fairhaven,
who departed for South America, with
about $4,000 of the city's funds few
years ago, is said to be in Dawson.
John De Fries, in letter to Mrs. De
Fries, says he saw Parker on Sept. 10.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

II is understood that Spanish honor
is to receive small douceur in the
shape of s2O,oOo,OOO, for cession of the
Philippines and Porto Rico.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

IT is necessary that both the tickets
be printed in the Olympian three times
before election day.-Little Oily Of course.
What a calamity it would be to the
city should holiday happen to inter
rupt the sequence of three publica.
tions in poper which is not even the
official organ of the municipality.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

TIE War Department at Washing
ton has received Il dispatch from Gen.
Otis, ut Manila, announcing the safe
arrival OF the transport Valencia from
san Francisco with all we'll on board.
This is OF interest to many OF our
people from the fact that the ship car
ricd the Washington and California
volunteers, many of whom have rela-
tivcs and friends at various points on
the coast.
A WASHINGTON dispatch of late date
says that the American navy is in an
excellent state of efficiency for aggrcs.
sivc warfare, should an exigency arise
in peace negotiations requiring the APP
plication Of drastic means to bring
the dons to their senses.
NEARLY 5000 miles of railroad are
projected in this and adjoining States
at the present time. There seems to
be struggle for supremacy between
Hill and Morgan, with Eastern Wash
ington as the central point OF the
battle-ground.
THE Tacoma Mill Company have
determined to purchase their material
hereafter from loggers and preserve in
tact the large holdings OF timber land
owned by the Hansen estate.
Three Cowlitz valley men shipped
y head of cattle Wednesday, and at
81 cents each beef brought over $40.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

The Fairhaven sheet and metal
works have resumed operations, after
shutdown OF 80 days. They now
employ 55 people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

IT will be noted that although the
Kentucky" recruit to the Republican
party, Judge Allen, was "greeted with
applause" according to Oily, when he
nominated Mr.. Mann for Mayor, the
expression OF goodwill did not go far
enough to affect his Recommendation.
his candidate receiving but one vote to
six for his opponent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

SEATTLE expects to be run by power
from Snoqualmie by the first of the
New Year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Oily, in his report of proceedings of
the Republican mass meeting last
evening says:
Judge T. n. Allen was met with a
round of hearty applause when he arose
and stated that as Republican he de-
sired to nominate for Mayor, C. B.
Mann"
His zeal is certainly deserving OF
some recognition and if he is willing
to accept the wind-pudding of applause
in full for services rendered, we do not
see as anybody should object, although
we think his inordinate zeal is poorly
rewarded by that unsubstantial diet.
1t may be, however, that he regards it
as bread cast upon the waters, which
may return in golden argosy after
time has mellowed down those asperi.
ties which the creed and associations
OF a life of active political endeavor
have brought to the surface like goose.
pimplcs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Wager Hurlburt, aged "A, grasped
an electric light cord, at Spokane,
Friday night, gave gasp and fell for
ward dead. The tragedy was enacted
in the barn at the residence of E. f.
Reid. The electric light there was out
of repair. Mr.. Reid carried lamp
and remarked that he could feel cleo
tricity in the air. Hurlburt gave the
cord pull and electric sparks flew
from his hand. He was dead in an
instant. A short circuit is ascribed as
the cause OF his death, but electricians
are puzzled, as they claim under any
possible conditions the victim could
not have received a greater voltage
than 200. Hurlburt's father and
mother live in Garrettsville, o.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

| the science of naval warfare, cannot
fail to be read with eagerncss in all
parts Of the civilized world This first
paper is devoted especially to showing
how quite different strategy was re.
quired in war undertaken primarily
to relieve Cuba of Spanish misrule
than would have been required had
The war been one for the direct salts
faction of grievances of our own
against SPAIN and it takes up and
considers, under this new aspect, each
of the earlier movements of the war.
The number derives q Christmas
quality from its frontispiece, "Shep-
herds Abiding in the Field" painted
at Bethlehem, especially for the maya
zine, by G. X. Linson; and from two
excellent Christmas stories. George b..
Waldron gives fairly thrilling expos
ition, in statements and tables, of the
growth of the Anglo-Saxon in rule and
territory in the last five hundred years.
Cleveland Motiatt tells some good
stories OF hunting big game on ele-
plants, and Ray Stannard Baker gives
a thrilling chapter from the records of
the Government Secret Service. Cap
tain Jasper Ewing Brady, writing from
his own experience as train Dispatch
err, describes the method of running
trains by telegraph, and illustrates it
with number Of strange incidents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

THE ISSUE OF POLYGAMY PRESENT
ED.-The election of Bingham H. Rob-
erts, an avowed polygamist, to a seat
in Congress, is likely to create a tur-
MOL in that body, many of whose
members are said to practice by stealth
what they openly condemn. There is,
OF course, no justification for Roberts
for the pledge made when Utah was
admitted to Statehood and embodied
in the constitution should meet with
respect by law-abiding people, but it is
n patent fact that Roberts honesty in
declaring his adherence to a religious
tenet may bring him to grief, when a
little duplicity would save him from
humiliating consequences. 1t is seri-
ously proposed by some members to re-
fuse Roberts admission to the body to
which he has been elected; while 9TH
ere take more conservative view, and
propose to withhold judgment until
Mr.. Roberts brings more than one wife
to the national capital.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Three Cowlitz valley men shipped
y head of cattle Wednesday, and al
- cents each beef brought over $40.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

1t has been showing and raining the
past week around Ritzville, and the
farmers of Adams county arc very
much elated over the crop prospects.
They have been blessed with the great
est crops of wheat the past two years
in the history of the county, and if
they are successful in the year 1889
and get fair price, nothing can pre-
vent Adams county from being one OF
the leading counties of Washington.
Ritzville, the county seat, is now en-.
Joying a season of prosperity UMPIRE
cedented. Carpenters, all that could
be had, have been working from ear
ly morn till dewy eve" since the first
OF June, and yet the demand for
dwellings and business houses cannot
be supplied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

Mr.. J. w. Gile, of Centralia, met
with a close call for his life one even
ing last week. While going along the
street he was blinded by the report of
a pistol fired at close range, and for u
moment feared he had been shot, but
upon investigation found only bullet
hole through the rim of his hat. He
thinks some boys were handling a pts.
tol and it was accidentally discharged.
He has no clew to the parties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

About 1900 pounds eff fowls,
mostly dressed turkeys, were shipped
by express from Chehalis to Tacoma
and Seattle just before Thanksgiving.
The herald., 1898-10-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Los Angeles Musical College. Bryson blk
c. D. Howry. undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city.
Can telephone. main 24s for ambulance.
Bresee Brothers. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp q Co.. funeral directors. 7bl
and 7b3 South Spring street. Tel. main 1929.
Los Angeles County Society Of Pioneers
will meet in Caledonian hall Tuesday even
Ing.
Watches cleaned Is cents: mainsprings,
% cents; crystals. 10 cents. Patton. 21i
South Broadway.
Adams Bros. dentists. 2s9h South Spring
street. Plates from a. Painless extracting.
y cents Filling speciality. Hours. to s:
Sundays. 10 to II.
DO you krow that framed picture makes
q most desirable wedding PRESENT. II you
ere looking for anything In that line do not
fail to call At H. c. Lichtenberger's art en-
porium. sos South Spring street.
Dr.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. stimson block.
arst noor. rooms 1ss. lsA. 1876 Special atten-
tion given to obstetrical cases. and all dis
cases Of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours.
to & Telephone 12z7.
The opening exercises Of the College
Training School for Nurses will be held at
the Medical school on Buena Vista street
Tuesday evening at o'clock. The school
has done admirable work at the county
hospital for the past three years. All
friends Of this work and friends Of the
nurses are cordially invited to attend
The herald., 1898-10-03
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness In ID.
vanced years are realized by comparar
lively few women.
Their hard lives, their liability to ~
rious troubles on account of their pecu.
liar organism and their profound igno-
rance concerning themselves, all com.
bine to shorten the period of usefulness
and fill their later years with suffering.
Mrs. Pinkham has done much to make
women strong. She has given advice
to many that has shown them how to
guard against disease and retain vigor-
GUS health in old age. From every cor
ner of the earth there is constantly COM
ing the most convincing statements
from women, showing the efficacy Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound in overcoming female ills. Here
is letter from Mrs. j. G. Orms, Of 220
Horner st., Johnstown, Pa, which u
earnest and straight to the point:
"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM:-I feel it my
duty to tell all suffering women that I
think your remedies are wonderful. I
had trouble with my head, dizzy spells
and hot flashes. Feet and hands wero
cold, was very nervous, could not sleep
we'll, had kidney trouble, pain IN
ovaries and congestion of the womb.
Since taking your remedies 1 am better
every way My head trouble Is all
gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am
cured of womb trouble. can eat and
sleep well and am gaining in flesh. I,
consider your medicine the best to 30
had for female troubles"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi-
ence in treating female ills Is unparals
lelled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia e. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
Of the correspondence department Of
her great business, treating by letter
a. many as hundred Thousand siling
w7men during . single year.
The herald., 1898-10-03
ANGELES fERALDs MONDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 8,

sides watching the oil men 1t can make it.
self useful by working for clean streets
and sidewalks In its own sphere Of action,
while, on the other hand, the oil men have
benefited by having a good deal Of thought
directed to the general possibilities Of the
industry, both in the field as now bounded
and in the new fields which are without
doubt located near the city.
Some new fields are beginning to attract
the attention of local operators. Scott &
Lotus, who have been engaged here for
some time, are about to commence work on
some wells IN the Fullerton district. 1t Is
understood that DR.. Book intends to do the
same, while Green & Whittier, one Of the
oldest oil firms in the city, are to try their
fortunes in the Newhall field.
Developments at the Sanford wells in
East Los Angeles are slow, their status be-
ing practically the same as last week. A
fews days more should suffice to settle the
question with fair degree Of certainty
the question whether or not they are the
pioneers of real field.
The formation Of combination to take
the place Of the Oil Producers trustees
which closes It's existence as an organiza-
ton on January 1st, is occupying the at
tention Of producers.
The trustees do not actually control more
than 40 per cent Of the oil produced at
present, and there is a universal opinion
that some union should be effected which
will include the whole field Tho constant
reduction Of the general surplus forbodes a
price war similar to the one Of year ago
unless some such agreement Is made. The
price has remained steady for some weeks
past at 20 cents to 81 per barrel for most
Of the oil sold. A gradual rise is to be ex-
pected with the equally gradual decrease
in production, and the bitter experiences
Of the past, when good deal Of oil was
sold at less than the cost Of production
make 1t probable that a uniform price will
be held throughout the field. by general
consent.
Well verified reports come from Coalinga
to the effect that Mr.. Garfield Of this city
has disposed Of his forty-nine-fiftieths in.
terest In several Of the largely producing
wells at that place for 800, ,00O