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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

JUST one hundred years ago the
Manhattan company of New York
City was Incorporated by Aaron Burr.
Its ostensible purpose was to supply
the city with water. The real purpose
was to open bank. The reason for
the concealment was because there
was a popular prejudice against
banks. A tank was built, hollow logs
laid for pipes. and water was distribut-
ed until 1910. In order to keep its
charter this great banking company,
which still exists, is to-day obliged to
pump water from its ancient tank. A
pitcherful is always in evidence at its
annual meetings. and q committee
solemnly reports that no applications
for water have been refused. The
story has its humorous side, but it
illustrates the legacy OF pretence and
useless effort which roundabout meth
DDS always entail. Aaron Burr's
mode of seeking one object under
cover Of another has many followers,
but in politics or society or in individ-
ual relations it can never be COM
mended and seldom excused.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
A MILllON-DOLLAR BEDROOM
Gorgeous Sleeping Apartment Of Ludwig II. thu
Mad King Of Bavaria.

Gorgeous Sleeping Apartment Of Ludwig II. thu
Mad King Of Bavaria.
"Half way between Munich and
Salzburg is the third castle-Herren-
chiemsee--built by Ludwig H." writes
Professor ]. H. Gore in the July
Ladies' Home Journal. "This great
structure is incomplete, fortunately
for already overtaxed Bavaria, for no
one could surmise what its cost would
have been. One room alone-the re.
nowned bedchamber-could not be
duplica ted for less than million dol.
lars. The vaulted ceiling is one great
allegorical painting, tho rounded cor
nice is covered with a score of richly
framed mural paintings, the walls are
panels of hammered gold of intricatt
designs, and even the floor is of q mar.
velous pattern. The only suggestion
of the purpose of this wonderful room
is the $4,000 bed with its canopy
more magnificent than any thai
covers a regal throne. In the gorge
Gus dining.room he had erected dis
appearing table, which dropped
through the floor when a course wal
finished, and in its place came up an
other, set and served. He desired
this 90 that servants would be unnec
essary in the room, and the most Sc
cret state matters could be discussed
in safety. Many people sought il
vain to see the famous room at Herr
enchiemsee. Once an actress PLEASED
Ludwig so much by her recitation
that she thought it an opportune mo
ment to request permission to see hi
most poetic bed chamber She wa
coolly dismissed for her effrontery
and the servants were ordered to fumi
gate the room in which she had teel
received"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s sssss ss: Of &<ZSN<
The Growth Of Man.
POpular Science.

IOpul0f science.
Professor Bilslik's observations re-
garding the growth of man have de-
termined the following interesting
facts:
The most rapid growth takes place
Immediately after birth, the growth OF
an infant during the first year of its
existence being about eight inches.
The ratio of increase gradually lessons
until the age OF is reached, at which
time the size attained is half that
which the child is to become when
full grown. After five years the sue
ceeding increase is very regular till
the sixteenth year, being at the rate.
for the average man, of two inches a
year. Beyond l6 the growth is feeble,
being for the following two years
about three-ffths of an inch a year.
From Is to 20 the increase in height
is seldom over one inch. At the age
of % the growth ceases, except in a
few rare cases.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
TN the Superior Court of the State of washing
L ton, county of Thurston.
Andrew ]. Chambers and
Margaret Chambers, hus-
band aud wife,
Plaintiffs,


Andrew ]. Chambers and
Margaret Chambers, hus-
band and wife,
Plaintiffs.
Henry W. Lamberion and ; w W.. s<.o.
Margaret p. Lamberton, eu"nohe'
Copartners doing bust
ners under the name and
style of winona Deposit
Bank, Defendants.
The State OF Washington to the said Heniy w.
Lemberton and Margaret Lamberton, copart.
ners doing business under the name and style
Of Winons Deposit Bank, Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date Of the first publication
of this summons. tO-wit: within sixty days after
the 2ist day OF July, 1899. and defend the above
entitled action Ia the above entitled court and
answer The complaint OF the plaintiffs. and serve
torney for plaintiffs, at his Office below stated
aud In case Of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according 10 the de-
mand OF the complaint, which has been filed
with the Clerk Of said Court.
The object Of this action is to remove cloud
from the title Of plaintiffs to the southwest quar-
ter OF the southwest quarter of section four az OF
Mer.. and also the south half Of the n0rthw est
quarter Of section thirty-three 1887 Of township
seventeen % north. range ~ East vii. Mer
and situate In said ThurstOn county, State Of
Washington, caused by lien of Judgment rem.
dered In your favor against A. II. Chambers ei
a., In this court, In cause numbered 49, on the
9th day OF May, 1875.
JOHN r. MITCHELL,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. Address, Olympia, Thurston county
Date OF fret publication. July q. 1909
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
rlillOnv
SAFE THAT FLOATS ON WATER.
New Device for Saving Specie in Case o.
Shipwreck.


Shipwreck.
The present methods of transport.
ing bullion across the ocean may be
revolutionized by device known as
the Anderson safe float, now building
in the Crescent eiipyard, Elizabeth
port, y. j. The purpose of this inven-
ton is to insure the perfect safety of
mail matter, gold and valuables in
case of fire at sea or shipwreck, and it
consists of an elliptical chamber of
metal twenty-five feet long and four
teen feet broad, freproof and water
tight. Before the vessel leaves port it
is fixed on the after deck. Thieves
can no more get into it than into a
bank vault, and in case the vessel
sinks it floats free until towed into
port.
1t is kept upright by its form and
by putting the heavy metals which it
contains at the bottom. By night its
presence is shown by the phosphide of
calcium light, which is ignited by
water, and burns with a flame four
feet high, calling attention not only to
the float but to the boats and passen-
gers that may be near it, thus giving
one more safeguard to human life.
This light is already used on the
Franklin life.buoys Endorsed by the
Government.
Electric light can be used if prefer
red, and the inventor has arranged for
foghorn and bell, 20 blow and ring
automatically, like the bell on har-
Dor buoy. The float is SO arranged
that late mail matter may be put in
up to the moment the vessel carrying
it leaves the dock. During the pres
ent summer the experimental float
now being built is to receive q practi-
cal test. 1t will be taken to sea, load
ed with thirty-iour tons and set afloat
in the presence of a committee of ex-
per.s. Its action by day will be OBJ
served and the distance at which its
light can be seen at night measured.
After sufficient test it will be lowed
ashore, hoisted out upon pier by a
derrick and opened to see how the
contents have been affected by the
water, if at all.
As every year several hundred mil.
lion dollars in gold cross the water,
not to mention private checks, drafts
and money orders, the value of the in
vention is self-evident.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

you might be as hurried, but you
wouldn't be as worried if you did
laugh. ] happened once to speak Of
my husband to little girl, and she
said:
Why, I didn't think you were
married.
" Why | asked.
"Oh, cause
"'Cause Why"
"'Cause You laugh So much"
Wasn't that commentary on mat.
rimony?'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
Tightly HARD WORK.

Some men have
to do their work
under all sorts of
unusual and adj
verse circum-
ances that are just
trying upon their
d physical condi-
they were soldiers
md marching day
t in q hard cam
When the condi-
nder which a man
rks are abnormal
d unhealthy he
, needs to take
special precau-
tons to build
! himself up to
| withstand the
extra strain.
/" In 1894, I sgas
zsaoykfnp AT nf1hfaud
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
EDISoN'S INITIATION.
Dramatic Climax to His Introduction to Chew.
Ing Tobacco.

Ing Tobacco.
"a long time ago, when I was a
mite of boy" said Edison, "I, with
two other little fellows, had saved up
. lot of scrap iron and tin and zinc
which We meant to sell when the
holidays came around. There was a
large boy in the neighborhood Il think
he must have become bunko.steerer
afterward) who knew of our hoard.
One day when we had been in swim
ming he came to US and said:
"'Say, you fellows, if you will give
me that tin and iron and stuff you
have, I'll teach you how to chew
"The proposition struck US as being
very fair, particularly as he agreed to
furnish the tobacco. Well, we were
quite willing, so he brought some
Canadian cut down to q sand bank by
the river. He divided the stuff into
three parts and gave US each one.
Then he said:
"'Now you must do exactly as ]
say, and you must do it right away, OF
you'll never learn to chew.
"Now, then, he shouted, hold up |
I'VE held it up.
"Put it in your MOUTH he yelled
eve put it in.
"'Chewv he Kissed dramatically.
"We worked away at a great rate.
Swallow itp he screeched.
"We gulped it down, and then thai
young rascal fairly rolled down tn,
bank with laughter, while we soor
rolled down the other side, sicker,
suppose, than any of us had been il
our lives before or since. One of til,
boys nearly died, and they had yer,
serious time with him. That was m,
first experience with tobacco"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
WashlNotoa Standard
COFFEE AS a STIMULANT.
When Used Moderately. It is Seldom In.
furious.

About once in So often the question
OF coffee drinking being injurious is
agitatcd Tor awhile, then the agitation
subsidies and people so ON drinking it
According to the best authorities
coffee taken in moderation is not only
harmless, but highly beneficial. Its
value as Stimulant has always been
recognized, and the fact that it is SC
highly priced as beverage, if there
were no other reason, would go far to
prove that it was a powerful influence
on the nervous system.
The action impaired to the nerves,
however, is natural and healthy, and
habitual coffee drinkers generally en-
JOY good health and live to a good old
age.
For brain workers, declares the
Boston Globe, its value cannot be
overestimated. 1t has been called the
mental beverage" and, unlike alco-
hol, the gentle exhilaration it produces
is not followed by any harmful reac-
ton. 1t causes contentment of mind,
allays hunger and bodily weakness and
increases the capacity for work.
1t is said that coffee drinkers are
happier and more contented than
those who abstain from its use and
drink like quantity of tea. Taken
in moderation, coffee aids digestion,
and to those not in the habit of using
it it is often a valuable temporary
remedy for paroxysmal headaches, the
peculiar headache of Bright's disease
and that produced by defects in the
eye.
The fashionable after dinner coffee
not only enables the stomach to per-
form its functions with comparative
ease, but it relieves that sense of OPP
preston so often experienced after
hearty meal.
The nutritive properties of coffee
have been the subject of considerable
dispute, but it is now quite generally
recognized that coffee contains essen.
tial properties of nutrition far exceed
ing its exhilerating properties. II en-
ables those who use it to remain a
long time without food, as soldiers are
often obliged to do in time of war. 1t
also decreases the sensibility to physi-
cal discomforts.
Its best results are obtained when it
is mixed with an equal quantity of
pure cream or milk, which forms an
alimentary drink containing all the
elements of good food, with the addi-
tional stimulating effect on the mind
and nervous system.
Many people have an idea that
strong coffee is injurious and that it
should be made weak. This is a mis-
take. Weak coffee is bad, as it con-
tains no nourishment, distends the
stomach with liquid and prevents d.
gestion. 1t should always be taken |
warm. Iced coffee, like all other
iced drinks, is injurious.
While coffee should never be taken |
in the place of food, as it is some
times by the poorer classes, rich cafe
aw lait, with bread, makes good and
sufficiently substantial breakfast for
people of sedentary occupations. No
other meal, however, should be COM
posed of either tea or coffee with
bread alone.
Coffee is especially drink for
adults of sedentary habits, rather
than laboring people or children, as
stimulating effect on the mind and
imagination is not required by the
laboring man and is decidedly harm.
full to the growing child.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

ADMIRAL Dewey says the first bit of
fiction he ever read was Robinson
Crusoe." Then he and his sister, now
Mrs. Mary Greeley, started an island
in their fathers barn, where George
was Defoe's hero and his sister Man
Friday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
Laughter as a Cure for Worry.
Chicago Times Herald

Nearly every woman is miser of
jollity. Men are willing to catch
pleasure as it flies, but women must
have everything just so before they
can abandon themselves to enjoyment,
and then they are usually too tired to
take it," said lecturer to an audience
of women. ats disease, but fortu-
nately not incurable. Women say it
is easy to talk this way, but that one
can't be laughing when one is hurried
and worried. All l can say is that
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

broke out In Jumps all over and when these left
the skin peeled off," says Mr. John A. Galloway,
of 7I8 10th ST., Columbus, Georgia in a recent
letter to DR.. r. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y. II
had catarrh for four years and also liver and kid
ney trouble; when 1t would commence troubling
me would have slight aching a little below
the chest used many kinds Of medicine but
received no benefit. My eyes were sunken and
my face was pale; had pimples on my face and
there was brown spots on my face. Now these
are all gone. took SIX bottles of DR. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery and two of DIR. Pierces
Pellets. They are the best medicines ever used
in my life, and do believe that am entirely
well. / have good appetite but before COM
menced treatment had no appetite at all. Now
am like child-ready to eat at any time of
day or night Last year ! weighed one hundred
and thirty-four pounds and now I weigh one
hundred and forty five. Please accept my
thanks; am so glad found the right kind
Of medicine
Golden Medical Discovery" is free
from alcohol; it is pure medicine and moth
ing else. Unlike the so-called "torics"
and extracts which tend to create an
appetite for stimulants, the Discovery"
creates only a healthy natural TEMPERANCE
appetite for good food which nourishes and
strengthens. The medicine dealer who
says he has something lust as good"
knows that he falsifes If he urges an in
ferior substitute il 10 to gain a few pennies
greater profit. No matter how discour-
aged you may be, write to DR.. Pierce for
advice which he will send you free and
which if followed, is bound to do You good.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11
Notice to Creditors.

In re estate Of Geo. N. littlejohn, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that all persons who are
creditors, or who have claims against Geo. n
Littlejohn, deceased. are required to present the
same to the undersigned, personally, or by leav-
ing them at my home. near Independence. Thurs
ton county, Washington, within one year from
date, accompanied by proper vouchers or the
same Will be forever barred,
SARAH z. WRIGHT,
Executrix of the Estate of Geo. n Littiejohn,
deceased,
Date of first publication, June %, 1899.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

N the Superior Court of the State Of Washing.
ton for the County Of ThurstOn.
Martha A. Reams,
Joseph NJ. Reams.
Defendant
The State Of Washington to the said Joseph NJ.
Reams. Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
OF this summons, to.wit: within sixty DAYS after
the 10th day Of June, 1899, and defend the above
entitled action In the above entitled court and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and serve
copy OF your answer upon the undersigned, at
attorney for plaintiff, at his office below stated !;
and In case Of your failure so to do. Judgment
will be rendered against you according 10 the de-
mand OF the complaint which has been filed with
the Clerk OF said Court
The object OF this action IL to obtain a disolu.
tion OF the bonds OF matrimony existing between
plaintiff and yourself upon the grounds Of deser-
ton and failure TO provide for the maintenance
plaintiff, and also for equitable relief
\. :. Porter
Attorney for Plaintiff.
P.o Address: 4i6 Franklin street, olympia,
Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

The Standard Oil Company has
succeeded in purchasing the interests
of its only competitor in Mexico.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-11

TN the Superior Court Of Thurston county
/ Washington.
A. A. Phillips. as Receiver Of
The First National Bank OF
Olympia, Plaintiff,
Capitol Park Land and Invest
ment Company. corpora.
ton, Defendant.
The State OF Washington to the Capitol Park
Land and Investment Company, Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons, ex.
elusive OF the day Of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court Aforesaid; aud
In case of your failure so TO do Judgment will be
rendered against you, according to the demand
Of the complaint, which will be fled With the
Clerk Of said Court. The date Of the first publ.
cation Of this Summons lie the 10Th day of June
1893. and service will be perfected ON the 18th
day of July, 1898.
The object of the action Is to obtain judgment
against the above named defendant on a prom
issory note for 1902 10. executed by said defend
ant to The First National Bank Of Olympia on
June 25 1896, bearing ten per cent. interest from
date until paid, due six months after said date
and providing for an attorneys fee OF ten pei
&c mt. Of the amount due at date Of judgment.
T. N. ALLEN,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Postoface address: Olympia, Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-05-04
STRUCK THE HOUSE,

During the severe electric storm
Saturday night bolt struck the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Boyle near John Car
tens and gave it good shaking up
and also set it on fire. George Ham
mond occupies the house and when tn e
current came in he was fast asleep, but
his wife was awake and saw ball of
fire leap from the stove and dodge out
across the floor through the doorway.
She could smell mixture OF brim-
stone, sulphur and gunpowder and got
up to investigate and called Mr.. Ham
mond, who discovered small blaze in
an upper room which he quickly ex-
tinguished with pail or two OF water
la the morning it was found the
chimney had been struck and shat
tered, the current dividing at the fue
knocking some of the plastering of
and starting FIRE in the corner OF the
room. They felt no effects of the
shock but it was close call neverthe-
less. The front door threshold was
splintered up badly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-05-04
MRS. BooTH PASSED AWAY.

Mercy A. Booth, wife of Il. Fl. Booth,
died Sunday morning at the residence
on the North Side, about o'clock,
aged GA year, months. She had
been afflicted with heart trouble for
several years but was able to be around.
A recent attack of cold and grippe
aggravated the disease and FASTENED
her death, which was unexpected, as
only the night before she was feeling
as we'll as usual. Mr.. and Mrs. Booth
moved here several months ago when
he opened in the dry goods business.
The deceased was born In New York
City. Her remains were taken 10
Cedar Springs for interment and the
funeral service was held at the resi-
dence OF her son, conducted by Rev
+. A. Tanner of the M. L. church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-05-04
CITY OFFICIALS CHOSEN.

A good deal of interest usually
centers In the doings of the common
council at it's first meeting In May oil
each year, as on that date the appoint
ment OF city marshal and several
other officials are made The city
fathers ground out quite large grlst
OF business and the municipal wheels
are beginning To move steadily along.
W. w. Mitchell captured the marshal
ship plum when ii fell from the tree,
and Ed. Riker, although he had an
application iD for city marshal, was
content TO take up with his old position
OF nightwatchman, To which Office they
elected him.
Geo. S. Roosevelt will still continue
To advise the council on legal matters
as city attorney, and also establish
lines and grades as surveyor.
The responsible position OF health
officer was given to DR.. Ohlinger, who
has held it for the past two years.
Romano Robinson was elected as
one OF the city auditors whose well
known business tact and critical eye
will see to it that every account and
the city books are correct.
Bids for city pumping for fire and
lawn purposes, were received from the
Belding-Hall Co and Richardson Silk
Co. The latter's bid being accepted at
the rate OF $l5 per month. Under this
change takers of water for lawn pur-
poses will pay the city 75c month.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-05-04
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

VIM. Hamilton has moved to Green.
vile where he owns a good residence
property. He had many friends here
Will Dougherty and wife have moved
from Mr.. Woods into one of Mr.. Broas'
houses on Broas street and are very
cozily settled.
Herb Stacey, who recently bought
the Carl Hunt place on the North Side,
has improved the looks OF the house
with new porch and coat OF paint.
Grass pike fishing has been in pro-
gress at Kiddville pond during the
past week and some very fine catches
with rod and line have been made.
Chas. Hoyt and Clarence Tapley took
out seven or eight last Friday.
Mrs. Chas. Hoyt received "a telegram
that her mother was very low and she
left for Evart this morning in response
to it..
Il. Lavery, who is experimenting j.
M. Kidd's farm, states that a letter
from Mr.. Kidd, who is in Chicago, in
forms him that he is enjoying good
health and hasn't been sick but a
couple of days since he went there.
His many friends here hope he may
enjoy the blessings ofgood health for
many years to come.
+. f. Ranney has returned from
quite an extended trip east in the in
terests of the Ranney Refrigerator Co.