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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

THE Ledger hates anything Olym.
plan with such an intensity that its
management has neglected the little
formality of paying rent for its tele-
graphic rooms at the Olympia hotel,
although frequently reminded of the
obligation to do SO by the hotel au-
thorities. The result has been that
landlord Pierce has taken forcible pos.
session OF the Ledger headquarters and
now the typewriters are mute while
the telegraph instruments click dole
full monotone that is heard only by
those mythical ears in the walls.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10
THE LEGISLATURE.

Only 81 out of the "a members OF
the Senate turned up for business
Monday. All the members from the
east were delayed by trains being late.
Gen. Wickersham's memorial in
structing Congress to vote for the
Paris treaty came up, and as it was
evident that the measure would fail,
Mr.. Hamilton, one of its supporters
voted in the negative and gave notice
OF reconsideration with full house.
The fact that Congress has voted on
the matter, does not seem to cut much
figure with our Republican Solons.
Two bills were introduced, No. 1856,
by Land, prohibiting reorganization of
corporations until all bills and claims
are paid.
No. 1877, by Mantz, amending rev.
enue law by making property taxes de-
linquent on 30 days notice being given.
Also, permitting acceptance of taxes
on any part of parcel of land with
out reference to taxes due on other
parts OF the same property.
McDonald's House bill, providing
for the building Of ferries across lakes
as we'll as streams was re-referred be-
cause OF objection to the condemna-
ton rights contained in the old law on
the same subject.
Aliens (of Whitman) House bill,
providing that the State Land Com.
missioner and the State Treasurer
shall report to the regents of the
Agricultural College on all lands and
funds that belong to that institution,
was passed.
In the House, Monday, on motion
OF Mr.. Brown, the vote by which House
bill II, relating to stock killed by rail-
roads was indefinitely postponed, was
reconsidered and the bill laid on the
table.
The following new bills were intro.
duced:
Thacker-For the publication OF
notices by posting in counties OF from
tenth to twenty-ninth classes.
Field-Relating to the jurisdiction
OF justices of the peace in civil actions.
Consolidating to the commence.
ment and trial OF civil actions in GER
tain cases.
Gose-For the relief of Mrs. J.H.
Stahl.
Gose-Relating to the sufficiency
and justification of bail on bonds.
Consolidating an. appropriation to
pay certain judgments against the
State.
Pratt-Amending the constitution
by permitting women to vote on a con-
stitutional amendment granting sui.
frage to women.
Pratt-Relating to bonds to be
taken for municipal corporations.
Langfitt-Relating to dyke districts.
The following bills were indefinitely
postponed:
House bill providing for board of
pilot commissioners.
House bill amending an act relating
to Game Wardens.
House bill amending an act relating
TO game birds.
The following passed:
House bill prohibiting the employ
ment OF Chinese on public works.
House bill relating to delinquent
taxes on charitable institutions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

performance Of their duties, its deep
est sympathy, and to its honored
wounded the sincere regrets of its
citizens and trust an early and COM
plete recovery will be realized; and be
it further
Resolved, That the citizens OF the
State are proud of its volunteers, and
the acts of the officers and men of the
First Washington regiment in the re-
cent battle at Manila are especially
commendable, and we trust that their
deeds of valor and bravery will be
recognized by the general govern
ment in substantial manner; and be
it further
Resolved, That an enrolled copy
OF these resolutions be transmitted to
]. H. Wholly, commander of the First
Washington regiment, to Lieut.. Z. X.
Erwin, Privates John Klein, VIM. II.
Fait, James F. Greeb, r. H. Mclean
and Oscar Towards, of Co. A, First
Washington regiment, and to the
relatives of the dead heroes, as a
testimonial OF the States appreciation
of their services and sacrifices, and
these proceedings be given the press
for publication"
Among the bills indefinitely post
poned were the following:
Changing the item OF travelling
expenses" of coal mine inspectors to
mileage"
For additional coal mine inspectors.
Substitute bills offered.
For the reformation of criminals
and providing work for them under a
superintendent at a salary of 81 800 a
year.
For the payment of judgments
against the State. Substitute bill Of
fcred
The Andrews merchant marine re-
CanclnHai lid
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

A COLLECTION of mummies, includ-
ing three incas, Indian rulers of Peru,
with agricultural and hunting nipple.
ments, costumes, musical instruments,
idols and pottery, were destroyed by
fire last week in New York city. The
collection was valued at $4,000, and
had been sold, but not delivered, to
the Museum of Natural History of
that city. This was the only large col.
lection OF South American curios in
the United States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

DEATH OF A NOTED BEAUTY.-Mrs.
Adele Williams, who lately died at the
national capitol, was at one time the
wife of Stephen A. Douglas, and &C.
companied him in his memorable cam.
paign tour for the presidency in 1860.
She was a daughter of J. M. Cults,
Controller of the Treasury in the Sos,
and was famous beauty of that time.
After Douglas death in 1861, she went
into retirement for time, and on re.
entering society became the wife oil
Gen. Robert Williams. Just before
and during the war, deceased was the
most noted society favorite in Wash
ington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

MAYOR Nickeus, of Tacoma, at u
Publication meeting the other day over
the election of Tacoma man to the
U. S. Senate, found occasion to defend
his attitude during the contest toward
the gentleman selected to fill that hon
orable position, and in the course of
his remarks, likencd his traducers
to "the vampire, or the rat which
sallies forth from his hole at night to
prey upon the reputation of honest
men," We haven't much information
at hand regarding the ghostly blood
sucking vampire, but we have an idea
that the rat when he "sallies forth
from his hole at night" is more in
tent upon an attack on the cheese-box
than n persons reputation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

READ this, you whose sensitive ma.
lures are chilled by a temperature a
few degrees below the freezing point,
and envy the lot of our California
neighbors. January 9th, in San
Francisco. the maxium temperature
registered at 81 degrees, and it had
been that for week or more. Labor.
ers and truck drivers went about their
work without coats, and the street
railway companies put on the open
cars used in Summer. Men wearing
straw hats were a common sight.
The equable nature of the climate is
shown by the fact that the highest
record for summer was "a degrees. In
the interior, this winter, the mercury
has drifted up to 80 degrees.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

LITTLE Oily seems to have the grin
Of the cat that had eaten the canary,
over the Senatorial result, but there is
no PLETHORA of stomach to indicate
connection with any of the "bar'ls"
that stood so long with closed taps, in
such tempting array. Well, it is said
that contented mind is better than a
continual feast and is perennial
"ell-spring of happiness. We there.
fore seize upon the opportunity to
pat Oly's head, while waiting opportun.
ity to thump that other sensitive in
dex of his physical condition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

Does it not seem a little strange
that about all the decisive battles in
the present troubles with Spain have
been fought on Sunday. Dewey sank
the Manila fleet before breakfast one
fair Sunday morning; Schley smoked
the Spanish hornets out of Santiago
harbor while the middies were at pray
els on another Sunday, and now Uncle
Sam administers a bastinado upon
Aguinaldo's deluded followers on the
same suspicious day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

In the Senate, Tuesday, the follow
ing resolutions, introduced by Plum
mer, were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has been ascertained
by cable dispatches that at an engage
ment which took place on the night of
February 4th and 9Th, near Manila,
Philippine islands, between the Philip
pine insurgents and the American
troops, and
WHEREAS, We are also informed
that our regiment, the First Wash
ington volunteers, exhibited extraor-
binary bravery, marked ability and
gallant heroism, in the long battle
which ensued, being placed in such a
position as to receive most relentless
fire, and
WHEREAS, Corporal George w.
McGowan, Privates Ralph w. Sy.
monds, of Co. A, George Reinhart,
Frank Smith, Matties H. Cherry,
Sherman Harding of Co. l, Walter N.
Hanson, Co. L, Arno H. Meeckel, Co.
H, were killed, and Lieut.. E. X. Erwin,
John Klein, VIM. r. Fait, James f.
Greeb, r. H. Mclean and Oscar
Towards, all of Co. A, First Wash.
ington regiment, were wounded, dur
ing said battle, while bravely, loyalty
and CALAMITY performing their duties
now, therefore,
"Be II Resolved, By the Senate and
House of Representatives of the State
of Washington. That the State of
Washington extend to the relatives
and friends OF those brave soldiers who
willingly laid down their lives in the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

CONGRESS has authorized the appro-
priation of $1,000 for a sword to be
presented to Admiral Dewey. Its
hand grasp and shield is of pure gold,
ornamented with diamonds, and the
engraving corresponds with the ex-
quisite finish of the testimonial.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

Mrs. Botkin's application for new
trial at San Francisco, convicted OF
murder of Mrs. Dunning and her sister
in Delaware, has been denied, and the
sentence of life imprisonment will be
enforced.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

A WOMAN is to he electrocuted in the
State of New York, for killing her
step-daughter. Although a long Pc
tition has been filed with the Governor
for communication of sentence to life
imprisonment, he has refused to inter-
fere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

SIZES EN- UP.-One would suppose
that the big city papers would have
some little influence somewhere, but
they occasionally do things which ex-
pose the emptiness of their boosted
pretensions in o most convincing, and
doubtless humiliating, manner. A
memorable instance Of an attempt to
successfully run athwart public opin-
ion was afforded, several years ago, by
the 0regonian. 1t made a "cam-
paign" on matter of local importance
to the city Of Portland, and its conten.
ton was showed under by a perfect av-
alanche of ballots. 1t was then proven
to a demonstration that the folly OF
using sledge-hammer to crack pea
nut might be based upon something
else besides assumed and generally
conceded efficiency. Now the ponder
GUS P.L., the turbid Times, and the
lamented Ledger, have all butted their
heads against the walls of the State
capitol, from precisely the same
prompting that the billy-goat some.
times butts his brains out-pure cuss-
edness. One would suppose that news
papers conductors who have an ambi.
ton to be thought influential, would
hesitate to NEEDLE with as small a
thing as saw-tooth when observation
teaches that it is power for harm
when it has q whirl on.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

The American vice consul Ingate,
at Patras, Greece, died lately of hydro
phobia, contracted from the bite of a
rabid dog about two months ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

The smallest salary paid to the
head OF civilized government is SIS
a year to the President of the Republic
of Andora, in the Pyrenees.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

A PARTY has been formed in Cuba
to promote and give expression to a
feeling for annexation to the United
States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

ONE of the speakers at the Tacoma
jollification the other night-a men,
Der of the Pierce county delegation
in waving the mantle of glory that has
somewhat Unexpectedly fallen upon
their shoulders, said: "I ask no
greater honor that that the epitaph of
the present Pierce county delegation
be They worked as q unitp Well,
we'll; we had not thought the matter
was as serious as that. Even though
our Pierce county friends may appre-
bend that they have dug their political
graves by their act, 'twere not the part
of wisdom to admit it, at least at the
festive board where bells of doubtful
tone should not have been rung to
clash with the full harmony of the
mirthful chimes. An epitaph, it must
be admitted, is a grave topic to be in.
troduced at merry-making.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

ID J
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

House bill providing against the
adulteration of food.
House joint resolution for constitu-
tional amendment relating to election
of U. s. Senator failed to pass-3O to
22-not constitutional majority.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

GEN. Eagan's sentence for insubor.
dination is suspension from office for
the term of five years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10
The Battle at Manila.

\ decisive battle was fought at Ma
Mia Saturday and Sunday, by the in
surgcnts under Aguinaldo and Otis
forces in charge OF the city. As usual
the casualties show remarkable VIC
tory for our forces, when we consider
that the insurgents were armed in
part with Mauser rifles and field guns
and were thoroughly entrcnchcd about
the city. The casualties show that
three officers and 56 privates were
killed and eight officers and 1919 en-
listed men were wounded two en-
listed men missing-of our forces and
1000 killed, 5000 wounded and 1900
prisoners rs the loss of the insurgents
Our land forces were greatly aided by
the American ships in the harbor,
which moved down the enemy when.
ever broadside was fired.
The War Department has decided
upon vigorous war Of subjugation as
the only alternative from conditions
forced upon us by the insurgents.
THE report in circulation about the
covetOusness of the people OF Olympia
has been circulated for a purpose. Meals
can be obtained there about as cheap as
at Tacoma or Seattle.-|Vhite Rirer
Journal.
Yes, and the papers that have circu
lated them claim to be the metropoli-
tan papers of the State-thc P-I, the
Press and the Ledger-and the only
purpose" that could possibly be I'M
der contemplation was to prejudice
people against Olympia as the State
capitol. The futility of such scheme
seems never to have entered the minds
OF our ponderous contemporaries. The
people of the Legislature, the influence
that they seek to control, are in pos
ition to be excellent judges of the truth
or falsity of such contemplate SLAM
ders, and it certainly does not add
very materially to their reputation as
moulders OF public opinion to be
caught in lie.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10
Prophetic Words.

Senator Daniel, in speaking on the
expansion problem, in the U. S. Sen.
ate, last week, said that he did not be-
lieve that the body OF the American
people understood the significance OF
the Paris treaty, nor did he believe
that some senators who are so Jealous
for ratification understand it. 1t is a
thoroughfare over which eight million
people will march, as American citi.
zens, into the Union. He said
"When contemplating the 125 years
of our nations history, we find but
one impeachment to progress, and that
was found in the effort to introduce
the cOlored race, which was not assim.
liable with the Anglo-Saxons. 1t had
the effect Of turning brother against
brother and was the only element that
had prevented the Americans from
being a homogeneous people. Now,
we are challenged to 60 forth and lay
the heavy hand of sovereignty upon
another and a different race"
He held that ratification meant ut.
ter destruction of all tariff laws be.
tween us and the Filipinos; the de.
struction of all immigration laws re.
lating to the United States and the
Philippines, and according to the Ash
attic Negritos, Malays and other inhab'
itants OF the islands right to come
into the labor markets of the United
States on exactly the same footing
and under the same protection q,
those enjoyed by American workmen.
At the moment the treaty was rati.
fed, he declared, the historian would
chronicle the beginning of the decline
of the greatness of America.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

ANKENY "pays the freight" home.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-10

THE report in circulation about the
covetOusness of the people of Olympia
has been circulated for purpose. Meals
can be obtained there about as cheap as
at Tacoma or Seattle.-|Vhite Ricer
Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

ID each corner of the spacions hall and parlor, but the guests were turn ed to the sweet hospitality in which tue charming hostesses greeted then Euchre, naturally as the name of Inc clno signifies was the chief feature or the evenings entertainment. The prizes Of the club are awarded eacb month and Miss Eddie Rutledee. fbe hostess. proved the lucky winner on this occasion, which was the clul,s last meet for the season. 4 deIieioua lunch, servedin courses, was served the guests. The club will rene w their meetings next season with tba usual interest manifested It has been q success fro the start and ranks among the foremost social or ganization of the State. Those nres-. ent were Misses Grace York. Nell Collier, Azuba Thompson, Bessie Mills, Ella Galbraith, Neigh Anaer. son, Fannie Hogg, Eddie and Maggie Rutledge, Mrs. Maud Stanley. Mrs. A, Brady, Mrs. Chas. Ringler. Messrs. Drew White, W. A. Lee. D. c. Bell, Rufus Arnold, Dr. R. c. Thompson, E. J. Saunders, D. H. Saunders, J. W. Gatling, Geo. J. Yining. ST., w. H. York, Jesse Sorrells; Mir. and Mrs. W. D. Hearn. MT. and Mrs. K. E. Lee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12
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ating the lovely parlurs. Bone4fh
 che chandeliers the streame1s oi glistening hearts were effectively nr- ranged with large hearts; in he cen
 ter of which swung lnischievous winged cupid. The game of the evening was Progressive Cupids ; There were tw enty -six heart shaped cards to each table. TN elye con- tained the James of { he authors Inf the quotations and on the two re- Inaining cards were artis ticauy sketched cupid and spinning wheel The players pragres ed who ned the lucky cupid card at the close of a game, Those who had not been so fortunate as to have the spinning wheel drawn from their hands was doomed 10 be spi.sters and bachelors. and tue way this card was summed added much to the merriment Of tbe game. A pleasing feature of the evening was the echoos- of valentines These were suspended on 8 rose-eolored ribbon across the fapery between the folding doors. The young men were handed. one at time, q gilded bow and arrow and each aimed swift flying dart a the dainty target that pleased hill us ost,
 The maiden whose namt was writ ten on the other side became the partner of the one who held her val entine, while the delicious refresh- ments were being served. Even in the luncheon the prevailing love con- ceit was carried out. Every thing being heart shaped, except the cream which represented "the messenger of Venus, ,'z-the white dove bearing un an olive branch two tiny golden and silver hearts linked together, Miss Grace York was the lucky young lady a'id was rewarded with an ex- qnisitively painted card tray. Dr.R. G. Thompson vas awarded the gen- tleman's prize. Eeautifnl hand painted match boy. In a d .licafeIy tinted heart on each prize was the date ebruarv 65h. During tn evening string band w8s pla7i ing sweer music, hich added gree.tiy to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

FULL DRESS GERMAN Another \ most delightful german was
 given last Wednesday evening. AL
 though # was very cold aud dis agreeable out doors, we found the "spring time of life' Inside. Forho
 could 1t be otherwise when quite a
 number of Pine Bluff s prettiest girls graeed the hall. The pleasures of the
 evening were made up Tn many diff ferent ways; the most enioyabl was the german, which was kept np dur ing the evening aud part of the fol- lowing morning, and several new
 figures were introduced. The grand march was led by Mir. Ed Saunders and Miss Brooks, of Kentucky. The march and dancing were directed by MT. Ed Saunders, who conduct ted the same in his usual graceful manner. A t t. e usual hour an enjoyable sup- per was served by the club caterer. Those present were Misses Edna Brooke, Louisville, Ky, Lizzie John son, Nell Collier, Neigh Anderson, Lucy Price, Douglass May Quilting Pendleton; Aane Engleman, Ken lucky Mary Banks, Douglas; Bessie Mills, Mary Hall, Swan Lake, Alice
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

THE INFoRMAL's LAST MEET
 \ The last gathering of the mem- bers of the Informal Euchre Club was held at the handsome home of Misses Eddie and Maggie Rutledee on West Sixth avenue Friday even
 hing. The home was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers with prettily arrana ed plants sitting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

Tanner. Swan Lake; Mamie Brad. ford, Hettie Allen. Bessie Atkinson, Blanche Fox, Sue Knox, Joe Smith, Annie Holland, Maud Stanley Messrs. E. J. Saunders, Dr. R. C. Thompson, D. H. Saun nders. Drtw White. k. W. Douglas, W. R. Kirby. John Hut, Will Hutt, F. NJ. Roane. John ". Tanner, J. E. LeBnsque, l.. E. Emmert, R. l.. Wilkins, c. I. Heath, J. W. Bunch. c. c. Price, John Baldwin, ]. B. Holcombe, F. k. Ragland
 Chaperones-Messrs and Mesdames ". D. Hearn, J. NJ. Taylor. I. T. Bradford, k. E. Lee, E. (. Howels W. F, Coleman, W. c. Street, E. NJ Shober, Mrs. Carl Lucy, St. Louis Mrs. Tom Mitchell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

the pleasure of the entertainment The guests were. Misses Marion DeWoody, Anna EnglemaG, Reba De. woody, Willie Smart. Grace York. Neigh Anderson, Ella Galhraith. Azuba Thompson, Lucy Hudson. Belle Hogg, Ruby Alexander, Martha Valiant, Eddie Rutledge, Rannie Hogg, Della McFadden, Bessie Miller. Blanche Fox, Mamie Bradford, Ruby Johnson, Mary Gillespie; Prof N. D. MeNeill; Messrs. Clarence 0gelvie. John Alexaeder. r. M. Roane, Earle Phillips, v. (. Hudson. ". F. Diekey, Df. R. c. Thompson, c. ". Pettigrew, Rev. W. D. Buckner, $. $. Dixon, Fl. B. Strange, Dr. I. P. Easlpg. F. D. Russell George s. Valiant, G. P. Moore, Frank Berry, H. B. Russell, aarry Truloek, J H. Thaeh, F. P. Crutcl CT; Nesdames ". N. Trulock, P. c. Knox, Mir. ano Mrs. I. E. Gil- lespie, Mir. and Mrs John F. Giles pie, Mrs. ]. W. CraW ford.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

handsome boxss, and one that may
 be repeated, if the young men will
 lend to it's promoters their assist ance. After the performance the party entered their carriages and driven to down-to VII cafe. where there enjoyed a carefully prepared luncheon. The ladies and their es- eorts were as follows:
 Neil Collier, Dr. R.G.Thompson. Neigh Anderson, Ed Saunders, May Banks. Doe Beldwin. Miss Brooks, ". R. kirby. Miss Price, Rob Douglass. Hettie Allen, C. c. Price.