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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
1t ashingtun Standard
OlHNI'Ii. WASH.
tElpil ElE\l\G, !lNE Il, 1895.
War Taxes.

IT,. old cartoon, in which pictures
al all Professions, and trld.~ are repre-
>,u;.l u ,ahurng for humanity, is
h."a-i.; /, mind ly thu effect OF the
War ta>'-. In that expressive draw
:.-.tt. preacher Wa, underlined IL
i.it :or all: the soldier. >" fight for
al. tEv lc.~lat''r. " make laws for
AL thu carpenter. Il hammer Tor
~. the Elac k>mith. " forge for all"
and - On through all the trades and
professions, until. at last, the farmer
i reached. and hi, inscription read,
Il pay for all
In the present tax levy, however, the
farmer seems to be specially favored,
except 10y indirect results. y stamp
duty j. laid upon the tobacco he chews,
the cigars he smokes, the beer he alb
serbs. and the tea his family drinks
Il, well rs upon all Tie proprietary
mcd ines, perfumes and toilet articles
they u~c. most OF which he, as we'll as
many millions of other consumers,
Will have to pay. There is likewise 4
stamp duty on each express or freight
receipt of one cent, be it for large or
small consignment; two cents on bank
checks, and other stamp duties on the
varied kinds of commercial paper.
1t is remarkable fact, however,
that in very few cases will the war tax
fall upon anybody but the consumer.
When it is possible, the stamp duty
will be met by decrease of quantity,
short-weight" in package covered by
the new stamp, or falling off in quail.
ity, Il cheaper grade being substituted.
When the amount is large, as in the
tax of - per barrel on beer, it is inn
mediately added to the cost paid by
the retailer, and he at once dolcs out q
less quantity, to suit the convenient
nickel as an adjuster of the unit of beer
measure. 1t is hardly probable that
transportation companies or banks
will supply stamps. without cost, to
their patrons, and means will be found
to make good any expenditure of the
class the tax was primarily intended
to assess.
So it will result, as in the cartoon,
that the under stratum of the world of
human endeavor will have to foot the
bills of the gigantic debt that is now
being piled up through the misfortune
of war,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

SECRETARY GAGE invites subscrip.
tions by the people to the $200,0O0,-
600 bond-issue to be made by the gov
eminent. The coupon bonds are to be
issued in denominations of $40, 500
$500 and $1,000, and the registered
bonds in these figures and 5000 and
SIC, 600, dated Aug. l, and bearing inter
est ut three per cent. per annum, pay.
able quarterly. Subscriptions will be
received at par until the 14th day OF
July. No allotment will be made
above $500 until all subscriptions be.
low that figure have been accepted
July 18th, and the smaller sub.
scriptions will hold a preference. The
object seems to be to make the sale oil
this issue of bonds a popular loan, and
to favor investment from people oil
small means.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
A Noble Act Of q Foe.

Not only a deed Of unparalleled
valor Is recorded in the "forlorn hope
expedition OF the collier Mcrrimac
when III" was placed a> an obstruction
t. nav cation III the outlet To Santiago
harbor, bat another bright phase 81
human nature, quite as pleasing tc
those who find pleasure in contcmpla'
ton OF the nobler type OF man, wa:
manifested 10y our enemy, in command
OF the Spanish tlec.-Admiral Cervera
by the part he took in events which
Immediately followed that exciting
act.
1t is reported that the Admiral
overcome with surprise and admira
ton, when Lieutenant Hobson and
his little crew iloated their little raft
alongside the Spanish flagship Cristo
bal Colon. after the explosion OF tn,
Mcrrlmac, calamity gave them q
hearty welcome, and asked for detail.
OF their daring trip under the gun,
of MORO. He did not stop at this
He Immediately dispatched his CHIEF
OF staff to the American fleet, under q
flag of truce, to inform Admiral Samp
son of the safety of the gallant little
crew, with the assurance that he would
be happy to arrange any plan for thcil
exchange as prisoners of war. His so.
licitude for their personal comfort was
manifested by request that change
OF clothing be sent to the prisoners
who had come out of their fearful or
deal with torn, wet and begrimed at.
tire.
When Capt. Ovedeo, the chief oil
staff in charge of the flag of truce, had
fulfilled his mission and he and hi.
crew went over the side of the flagship
to the launch which conveyed them
from and back to their little steamer
Colon, the officers of the flagship sa
luted, in the most courtly manner, ar
enemy, for the nonce their guest, and
Capt. Ovedeo graciously returned the
salute.
1t is such deeds as these that show
despite the horrors of war, the worlt
to be akin; that there is beneath the
passions and prejudices of race ant
caste, outside of the conditions ant
circumstances which array in deadly
strife, a spark of humanity that
shines with undimmed luster amid the
shifting shadows of internecine strife
Generosity to a foe embodies the high
est manifestation of nobility of nature
and with such men rs arbitrator i,
would be safe to decide the destiny
of nations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

LETTER, who made the corner on
wheat, which ran it up to fabulous
price can now realize the truth of the
statement of the Frenchman, of bis
experience in hunting tigers in the
jungles of Africa, Said he: "Hunt.
ing re tiger is grand sport, it make &c
heart beat with vat you call him;
rapture-it exhileiate re spirit; but
all, ven, re tiger hunt re Frenchman
ma fol! Eat is quite re different
thing"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

The ANNUAL EXPOSITION IN PORT
LAND.-The Oregon Industrial EXPOSE
tons Fair will begin in Portland this
year Sept. 22d and will remain open
one month. 1t will embrace full
exhibit of the manufactures, mercan-
tile interests, agricultural and fruit
products, and industrial development
of the north Pacific coast. 1t will be
held under the auspices of the bust.
ness men of Portland. This will af-
ford al admirable opportunity for
bringing to public attention any mat
ter or discovery of public interest.
Space for exhibit will be afforded free,
and transportation of same without
cost to the exhibitor. The exhibit of
this year, it is expected will eclipse all
former efforts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
A Legal Intervention.

The query is often heard, "Why
does not the government accept the
proposition of the owners Of the Hol-
land submarine torpedo boat to blow
up tie mines and Spanish fleet at San
tiago?' The government presumably,
and the people assurcdly, want it done
There is no partisan reason for delay,
as existed during the peninsular cam
paign, near the close OF the civil war,
when Secretary Stanton declared that
it would never do to allow the war to
clo:c with Il Democratic leader in the
field. Why, then, should we not turn
loose the little devil" which Holland
declares lis craft to be, and end the
conflict with minimum sacrifice of
life 1t wonld certainly be the most
kind-hearted way of ending the con-
tlict. 1t would So thoroughly discour-
age the patriotic spirit in Spain, which
alone keeps the struggle alive, as to
absolutely paralyze further effort.
The only reason given is that there
are some intricate legal considerations
which restrain the government from
accepting a proposition to fight by
private contract. 1t may be that these
restraints are insurmountable, but
when letters of marque are recognized
as a legitimate means OF reprisal, it
seems that q distinction without diff
ference exists in this case.
If the claims made for the Holland
boat are valid, the government should
avail itself of its service by adding it
to our naval force, if acceptance with
out this formality is impossible, as
much for the benefit expected as to
prevent the new device from falling
into the possession of some other gov
eminent that may sometime be at war
with our own.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

THE Epworth League will meet in
Seattle on Thursday night of next
week, and remain in session till the
Sunday following. The assemblage is
known as the Puget Sound Conference
of the Epworth League Convention
All delegates will be entertained by
the young people of Seattle, and re.
duced rates have been secured for
passage over the several transportation
lines.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
An object-L Lesson.

The visit of the Spanish Capt. Owl
dec, chief OF Admiral Cervera's staff,
to the American fleet, off Santiago, a
few days ago, under a flag of truce,
afforded that officer an excellent op-
portunity for forming some idea OF the
power of the fighting machines arrayed
against the forces by land and Sea Of
his country. 1t was noted that his
eye swept with scrutinizing glance
over the entire American feet, which
was spread in a broad circle about the
flagship. His gaze rested moment
on the magnificent ornaments OF the
New York, the Oregon and the Iowa,
which could be plainly seen through
open gun-ports, at which Admiral
Sampson automatically intimatcd the
hOpelessness of Ccrvera's struggle
against a superior force. Capt. Owe
dos only reply was a smile. During
the visit, the entire feet was punched
less than two miles off shore, affording
a tempting mark to the land batteries,
but no shot was fired, either out of re-
spect to the temporary truce, or from
n realization of the futility of wasting
ammunition except in defense. 1t is
probable that the first consideration
had as much weight as the latter, for it
harmonizes with the chivalrous spirit
displayed by the Admiral in his treat
ment of the Merrimac's crew.
The effect of such information as
Capt. Ovedio was able to gather from
his hurried visit to our warships, will
not be lost on an intelligent and appre-
ciative foe. Personal observation of
the capabilities and probable effective
ness of our warships, and examples OF
the bravery of our men, will do much
to remove the impressions which evil
dent misapprehension and persistent
misrepresentation have produced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

The war revenue bill, a summary OF
which is given in this issue of the
STANDARD, passed the Senate on the
4th inst, 10y a vote of 80 Republicans,
Democrats, Populist and l Silver
Republican for, and 20 Democrats, Z
Populists and l Silver Republican
against. The total for is As and
against %. The Democrat. who
veted for the bill were Gallery, Cor.
man. Lindsay, McEnery, Mitchell,
Murphy and Turpie. The Populist
was Kyle and the Silver Republican,
Mantle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
For the 4th Of .)u|U

Hoc number OF things and
know that do better quantity quality
dealer elsewhere ' '' ~ ~
We quoting rcas merchandise
goods
judging from the late quotations. " 49, ' N"''
matters little whether
husband
been able 20 well end
We
FO'' e"N'"AN'N
Ladies fine Dress Goods worth SOC, al
a yard.
Boys fine Dress Suits worth $l.f5
Mems fine Dress Shoes,
Silk Paraso., worth .25 $lOO.
Straw Hats worth
Gloves Ribbons vervodv
The best Silks quoin; 69c. ''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
Don't we "Lord TIP

"Put a beggar on horseback and
he'll ride to the DEVIL" is a proverh
which, in its varied notifications, finds
frequent exemplification. The antics
OF that diminutive specimen of human
ity who, by one of those inscrutable
freaks of fortune has been foisted into
the position of U. S. Senator from this
State, afford an illustration of this
truth. The idea OF man of Wilson's
caliber carrying the political patronage
OF the State of Washington in his vest
pocket, is ridiculous, and never would
be tolerated by party that had the
ordinary dignity of manhood. His
latest exploit has been to curb the am.
ton of George NJ. Stewart, member
of the Republican State Committee of
1896, who wants to be Seattle's Post
master. Stewart has. OF course, a
"pull" with the anti-Wilson wing OF
the party, and it has made a very de.
termined struggle for the position, but
Wilson declares, with characteristic
profanity, that "No ---- who
served on q committee which spent
every - cent turned into the election
fund by the National committee for
Charlie Sullivan, and not a. cent
for the Mckinley electors or the State
ticket, could get ~ smell" from the
porridge-pot, with his consent. Well
well; we'll see. But this is the day OF
small things, and nobody will be much
surprised to see an apex surmounted
by an atom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

WASHINGTON is to have no State
building at the Omaha Exhibition.
The reason assigned for this determin-
alton of the State Commissioners, a
few of whom met at Tacoma a few
days ago, by which this action was
taken, was that there was not time for
the State to erect a creditable struc-
ture, and they deemed it best not to
attempt to do so.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

The Oregon election, coming in an
off.month of the year, afforded an excel
lent opportunity for colonization OF
voters from the adjoining States. The
Goldbugs, amply supplied with the
"sinews of war" by Shark Hanna,
availed themselves OF the opportunity
for making q grand sortie in the late
campaign.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

THE least that need trouble Washing
ton Republicans this year is the fear OF
ring rule. If the Republican party OF
Washington ever was ring-cnrsed, it is so
no longer.--UympiaR.
Still that journal has referred to the
probable influence of the "Soutb. west.
ern combine" in the coming campaign,
II our memory is not at fault. fla
combine is not ring, what is it?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

WHAT a powerful auxiliary our army
would have if the administration
would but turn Senator Wilson loose,
armed with the weapon which enabled
Sampson (of Old) to score such bril-
liant victory over the Philistines.
When it comes to shouldering arms
with jaw-bone, Wilson shines (excuse
the metaphor) like mackerel by MOON
light.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

BRADLEY, Who killed Golderip, in
Seattle, about a month ago, for an at
tempt to corrupt the formers daugh-
tiers, after a full presentation of all the
facts in Judge Jacobs court. was &C.
quilted by the jury, and the verdict ia
approved by all the better classes of the
community.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY AT TACOMA
About ten o'clock Wednesday morning,
the Chilberg restaurant, in Tacoma,
was the scene of thrilling tragedy
in which three lives we're suddenly
blotted out of existence. It seems
that short time before that hour
Clarence D. Emery and Lily Chand-
Ter entered one of the boxes of the
restaurant together and ordered break.
fast. While eating the same, James
Bartlett, barber, entered the box
and Immediately shot Emery, placing
a 38-caliber revolver to his breast and
firing. The woman sprang towards
the door and received the second shot
from Bartlett's pistol, and fell dying
to the floor. The murderer then
turned the pistol on himself and by
two shots directed at the region of his
heart. ended his own existence. Lily
Chandler, (or Lily Millet, her maiden
name) was about 25 years of age, and
a waitress by occupation. Emery was
a barkeeper on the City of Seattle and
had formerly been employed in the
same capacity in the bar of the Ia.
CANA hotel. Bartlett had ran bar.
Der shop in Seattle several years
Bartlett made acquaintance of the wo'
man in Alaska, where they were both
employed at their regular vocations
He formed an attachment for her, fol-
lowed her on her return TO Tacoma
and murdered her, it is presumed
purely through insane jealously.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

CHARLES Feister, who was executed
at Grants Pass, Oregon, last Friday,
for murder of his wife by drowning
her in a pool of water, had to be car
ried to the scaffold in an unconscious
state, he having swooned from con-
temptation of the terrible ordeal
through which he was so soon to pass.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

THE old party machine in Oregon
seems to have had the proper Gear
attached to its movement when it got
a wobble on that landed its candidate
in the gubernatOrial chair by an over
whelming majority.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17
Press Clippings Bureau.
WASH.

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IL thors, Lecturers. state and National OH.
cials, Financiers and Business Men.
References: Old National and Traders Ma
tional Banks.
Sept. is. 1897.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

ALL'EEsSAME HAvANA.-The many
submarine mines that have been
placed in San Francisco harbor render
entrance and exit very difficult to tho
vessels that have to pass in and out
the Golden Gate. Ships are not al
lowed to move at night, and incoming
vessels are compelled to clay to-" of
the entrance until given permission to
enter. Thr submarine defenses are
particularly numerous about Alcatraz
and Lime Point, and are known to be
laid so as to make it practically impos-
sible for a hostile vessel to enter the
Golden Gate.
DURING the absence of his mother
at Castle Rock, on the 10th inst, the
5-year- old son Of W. Scott secured a
loaded gun and shot and ms tantly
killed his 2-year-old sister. This is
the second accident of the kind i'm that
town within short time, caused by
the carelessness of parents in leaving
loaded firearms in the reach of child.
rem.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-06-17

LETTERS wheat pool has collapsed.
The herald., 1898-07-17
Humor on the Bench

United States District Judge Jackson of
West Virginia is a Woodworking official.
but despite this fact the docket of his court
a Charleston has grown to huge proportions
on account of the dilatory movements of
the lawyers. Wednesday last the judge
announced his purpose to clear the docket of
all its dead wood If possible, and at once
commenced the work In earnest. The re-
suit was the exhibition Of more humor than
had been witnessed in the Judges court for
long while.
In one case the judge asked prominen Mt
attorney whom he represented, and the re-
ply was: II don't remember; some one who
wanted to collect money, am sure" This
case was stricken from the docket.
In another case the Judge inquired: rs
there anything left in this case that the
lawyers haven't got?" A response quickly
came: "Yesr SIR there is, and they>shoud
be allowed a chance to get It," Stricken
from the docket.
In another case the Judge remarked to an
attorney that he seemed to have inherited
1t. to which the lawyer replied that he
twas willing to renounce the inheritance
He wants to escape the Inheritance tax"
said another attorney, soto voce. There
was another case in which all the parties
to the suit were dead except one corpora
ton, which had gone up" These are sam
pies. The docket was largely reduced
Baltimore Sun.
The herald., 1898-07-17
as Shown by Transactions
on Wall Street

NEW YORK, July 16.-Wall street ap-
parently remained unconvtnced today that
values of securities had been increased by
the capituation of Santiago. and the prices
that event. The upward tendency of Amer
leans in London was viewed with apathy,
and the few advances at the opening hour
were not up to the London parity. The ac-
cumulated orders in commission houses
were of very small volume, the outside
public being apparently taken UP with
other interests than speculation in stocks.
The bears were confident and aggressive,
and were prompt to take advantage of the
absence of buying demand to attack the
tack, and the price yielded quite readily,
but only small quantities of stock were dis
lodged by the decline. The weakness of the
coalers. which had been persistent all week,
continued a marked feature There Is no
doubt that there has been liquidation of
long stocks in these companies on account
of accumulated troubles of trade. There
is but sluggish demand for even the cur
tailed output and the companies find them
selves at odds over the maintenance of
were also busy with Manhattan. There
was an obvious increase in the short ac-
count, and no apparent effort to cover 1t
over Sunday.
depression, owing to declines in condition
with the previous month. in spite of a
high average compared with former years
and an estimated crop exceedingS600 00O 900
bushels of wheat. The hesitation of the
stock market is due in no small part to
of last year, with which comparisons for
this year will have to be made.
United States old fours, coupon, declined
IN, the new tours l. the fives, coupon, *,
u. and the old tours, registered, 4, in the
bid prices.
The herald., 1898-07-17
CHICAGO MARKET
Prices and Prospects Of the Trade II
Cereals

CHICAGO, July 16.-Increasing receipts
of the new crop and excellent weather for
harvesting and threshing together with
disappointing cables, started wheat quiet.
The decline was checked by the strength
developed in corn, during the first fifteen
minutes. Every time the wheat market
attempted to sart downward on Its own
account, something would happen In corn
to make it forget its troubles and join the
improving fortunes of its now lively neigh
Dor. September wheat had worked down
to &c, about thirty minutes before the
close, but just then corn made Its. most
telling advance. and wheat responded by
q &c a bushel recovery. The demand for
car lots of cash wheat was slow and prices
were shaded. Chicago received 70 .carloaus
of which II were new. The days cleararces
of wheat and -four from Atlantic ports were
equal to 400 900 bushels. July left off 1Rc
higher, and September ss@hc lower on the
day.
Bull sentiment in corn was stimulated by
the continued dry weather. Prices started
rather easier than at the close yesterday.
There were plenty OF buyers. however. the
demand was unsatisfied, and prices began
to advance. September gained 1s4ssc on
the day.
nearly as much strength as It's leader.
There was good early buying, but the
price reacted later on realizing, closing va
Nc lower.
Higher prices for hogs at the yard and a
fair cash demand over night started pro-
visions strong. Realizing caused loss of
the early gain. Pork closed 2la45c lower,
and ribs 2Rc. Lard closed 2ss1ac higher.
The herald., 1898-07-17
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
Call Board Dealings and Prices OF
Produce

SAN FRANCISCO. July 16;-Flour-.
Family extras, 4s5d4.7o per barrel; bakers
extras, 4.4004.50.
Wheat, Shipping 81 nominal at l.2sA@l25;
Bariey-Feed, 1221R@L25 per GENITAL; brew
oats-Poor to fair, 1.2o@125;. good to
choice, l.271k@1 1924; fancy feed, 1.35Q1 31k
gray 1:25g1.27A; milling, lSo@1.S0; surprise
N MiIistuffs-Middlings. 1s5od21.5o per ton.
" 5oay1S 90: alfalfa, f25OG13.5O.
Dry Beans-Pink, 2.50026O per Genital
small white, 175@1.90
Vegetables-Onions, 35@5Oc per GENITAL
green peas, 1.5O@25o per sack; tomatoes
iQl1Mc per lb.; rhubarb, 5OQ75o; squash:
40c Basket; .plums, 4o075c; peaches. 76cQ1.oO
Fresh Fruits - Pears, Bartlett, loo
@1.25 per box; STRAWBERRIES, 5.00@6.00 per
chest: gooseberries, 1@1kc; cherries. black.
lO650c: white and red, 15Q30c; cherries, 500
box; cantaloupes, 400 per crate; peaches,
Citrus Frults-Navel oranges, 2.OO@s25
Mexican lines, repack. 550@6.00; common
California lemons, -; choice, 1.50Q2OO;
bananas, 1O0M2.00
do seconds, 1S@1sc; fancy dairy, 17hc; do.
se GsgaA,store .cii aM@14c per dozen; fancy.
PoultryETurkey gobblers, 14@15c per lb.
old ROSTERS, 3.75@4.25 dozen; young roost-
ers. 5.5OQ7 90; small brolers, 2.25G3.00; large
broilers, 3.o0@4. 80; fryers, 40OQ50o; hens,
3.5OG5.00; old ducks, 3.00gS2o geese, 75c@
LOO pair; old pigeons, LIS; young pigeons.