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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

bout hit. Dat man he curious sho
huff. He nevah say nothin' all de
time. He sot still an look out'n de
winder, an now an den when you
pass by, he roll dem eyes O. his'n
roun' at you, an it make youh blood
freeze, dat what he do. plum 'fraid
O dat kin O. man, an l nevah do
anythin' mon l kin help TO- him.
No, sab, | wouldn't touch dat man
wild my broom fo' sev'nty.five cents,
sah
"Heah am er mother kin o shoe |
CON like. Look ut it. Hit am narro'
all erlong an fiat as er pancake, wild a
short toe, an hit am worn down on de
inside of de from sole. Dat am er
dude. Anybody kin see dat. He glib
de po'tah heap O trouble an pow'ful
little oh anything else, lemme tell
you. He call me in de mawnin' an
he say: 'Po'tah, po'tah, did you
polish-he alters say polish-did you
polish my shoes?' Den l gins ter git
mad, but keeps polite, an say ::
Yes, sab, l shined 'em,' but he say ::
We'll, dey don look like it. l wish
you would take them back and 60
ovah them ag'in. An den 1 take dem
back an sot down in the conah fo' er
few minits widout so much as touchin'
dem, an when take dem back he
look pow'ful pleased, case he think
he goin' ter look finer'n anybody else.
He take up mo- room in the smokah
dan anybody, an he fool eroun' an
comb his hair an fix his tie tell de
dinin' car am pulled off, an den he
almos' break his heart case he miss
his breakfas."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

ADMIRAL DEWEY has a most grace
full way OF getting out of tight place.
The two pretty women who asked
him when the Hobsonizing was going
to begin thought they had him at a
disadvantage, but he turned the
tables very neatly when he turned to
Flag Lieut.. Tom Brumby and said
Now, Brumby, here's your chance"
After this there was nothing left for
the ladies to do but to quietly with
draw. This will probably end the
attempts of silly women to make
Admiral Dewey ridiculous. He has
too much dignity and good sense to be
caught by them, and the neat way in
which he eluded them avoided giving
offense.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
IF WE DIDN'T HAVE TO EAT.
Life would be au easy matter
If we didn't have to eat,

Life would be au easy matter
IL we didn't have to eat,
I'VE never had to utter,
won't you pass the bread and butter;
Likewise push along the platter
Full of meat!''
Yes, If food were obsolete
Life would be jolly treat
II we didn't-shine or shower,
Old or young, bout every hour
Have to cat, eat, eat, eat, eat
'Twould be jolly if we didn't have to eat.
We could save lot of money
If We didn't have to eat.
Gould we cease our busy buying,
Baking, broiling, brewing, frying,
Life wopld then be oh, so sunny
And complete!
And we wouldn't fear to greet
Every grocer in the street
If we didn't-man or woman,
Every hungry, helpless human
Have to eat, eat, eat, eat, cat
We'd save money if VIC didn't h aye to eat.
All our worry would be over
five didn't have to eat.
Would the butcher, baker. grocer,
Get our hard earned dollars: No, sir.
We would then be right In clover,
Cool and sweet;
Want and hunger we would cheat,
And we'd get there with both feet
If we didn't-poor or wealthy,
Halt or nimble, sick or healthy
Have to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat
We could get there If we didn't have to eat
New Orleans Picayune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

istration without the Congressional
action which the constitution pre-
scribes, but because it is denial of
that right Of self-government which
from the day our forefathers faced the
British at Concord bridge has been a
cardinal precept of America political
philosophy, until now William Mckin-
ley, with the applauses and overt SYM
pathy of the British government, has
discarded it; it is wasteful war in all
its material aspects; since by the in
competence and corruption which
have attended its prosecution it has
cost the nation heavy in blood and
treasure, the very flower of our youth
being sent to death under an incom-
petent general, while the notorious
and scandalous misappropriation of
moneys has resulted in an enormous
deficit in the federal treasury.
We demand that to the Filipinos as
to the Cubans shall be said to-day
that they are, and of right ought to be.
free and independent, and we hold
that such declaration, coupled with
the expression OF the purpose of the
United States to protect the isla nds
from the assaults OF any oreign power,
would speedily restore order, purge
our national honor OF the stain put
upon it by injustice and bad faith,
and advance American trade in the
far East by giving our merchants a
market among people grateful for the
gift OF independence. The extension
of American trade in all directions is
an end to be sought by all patriotic
Americans, and we demand that the
settlement of the Philippine problem
shall be attended by every possible
expedient for fostering and extending
the commerce of the United States
with the islands, and for preventing
their acquisition by any foreign ma
ton.
Especially do we renew our demand
expressed formally in our platform of
1893 for the public ownership and
operation of street railways, water
works, plants for electric or gas light
ing, power and heat plants, and all
other municipal business enterprises
by which the operation of irresistible
economic forces tend to become
monopolies.
We desire that municipal owner.
ship and operation of municipal mo-
nopolies is an issue of national i'm
portance, and we recommend to the
national body of the Democratic
party strong and affirmative action in
behalf of the assumption by the
municipalities of the nation of those
public functions now delegated to
quasi public corporations. We de-
mand again, as heretofore, provisions
to enforce the existing laws requiring
returns of property for taxation and
favor State taxation of personal prop
erty at uniform rate in all cities and
towns and tax on inheritances and
SUGGESTIONS.
And. finally, we send to our gallant
indomitable leader, Colonel William
Jennings Bryan, our congratulations
and our gratitude for the gallant
fight which ever since the first enun-
citation of the principals of 1896 he
was waged in their defense, and we
pledge to him our unfaltering loyalty
and our untiring cooperation in his
political endeavors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
WHOLE NUMBER 2,O64.

FROM 1854 to 1895 women have
taken out 1905 patents. Women
have invented many important things.
The woman who began by inventing
a corset is now inventing reservoirs
and dams. Another woman has in
vented a lock with 5000 combinations
and letter box now in daily use for
houses
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
+ OLYMPIA BEER A SPECIALITY X
Billiard ard Pool Rooms in connection.
Fourth and Washington sts., Olympia, Wash

A CTIvE solicitors wanted everywhere
n for "The Story of the Philippines"
by Murat Halstead. commissioned + 1.-THE
Government as Official Historian to the
War Department. The book was written
in army camps at San Francisco, on the
Pacific with General Merritt, In the
hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in
the American trenches at Manila, in the
insurgent camps with Aguinaldo, on the
deck of the Olympia with Dewey. and in
the roar of battle at the fall of Manila
Bonanza for agents. Brimful of oriGina.
pictures taken by government photog-
raphers on the spot. Large book. Low
prices. Big profits. Freight paid. Credit
given. Drop all trashy unofficial war
hooks. Outfit tree. Address, F. I.
Barbar, Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg,
Chicago
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

THE Kennebec Journal has been
sent to us by friend in Maine, with
a big spread, of sawmill there which
cut 15S,60l feet of lumber in a day
and called it the "World's record"
The editor should visit Washington,
where mills frequently cut 5OO,OOO
feet per day and don't brag about the
worlds record either. -,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

In 1883 the average price of a horse
was $74.64; in 1897, $3.50. In the
thirteen years, from 1884 to 1897,
while the number of horses in the
United States had increased by more
than 5000, 900, their total value had
decreased near ly $4OO, 100000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
Advice for ENGAGED Girls.

"No, I never have bit of trouble
with my husband" remarked the frail
little woman with the intelligent face.
"In fact have him right under my
thumb"
"You don't look very strong"
doubtfully commented the engaged
girl.
"You mistake me, my dear. It's a
mental, not physical subjection."
"Would you mind telling me just
how"
"Not bit! Always glad to help
any one steer clear OF the rocks. First
OF all you must know that man in
love is the biggest sort of fool, and
says things that make him almost
wild when he hears 'em in after life.
I realized it, and from the very begin
ming of our courtship kept phono-
graph in the room, and every speech
he made was duly recorded. Now
whenever my husband gets little OBJ.
streperous l just turn out a record or
so. Heavens, how he does rave, but
he can't deny it! They always will,
though, if you don't have proof posi-
tive"
Thanks!" gratefully murmured
the engaged girl. "Tll get phono.
graph this very day"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
~ est persons to represent us as Managers
~ TINS aud close by counties. Salary 1900
year aud expenses. Straight, bona fide, no
more. no less salary. Position permanent.
Out references, any bank In any town. It is
mainly once work conducted al home Refer
ence' Anciose sell addressed stamped envelope.
The DOMINION COMPANY,
Dept. 3, Chicago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
No Doubt Of Il.

,Reformer-If every drop OF liquor
were at the North Pole the world
would be better off.
The Other Fellow-And I'll bet the
North Pole would be discovered in a
hurry, too.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

The German army include, more
than 10000 military musiciaps,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
ACCIDENT

AND
HEALTH
INSURANCE.
The Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
WILL PAY you
II disabled by all accident $50 to 500 pe
month,
If you ose two limbs, eos TO 5000,
If you lose your eye sight, S2Os TO 1000,
If you lose one limb, $50 TO S2, 600,
II you are i'll $4,000 per month,
If killed, will pay your heirs, $2OS TO o., 600
If you die from notural cause, 800.
IF INSURED
You cannot lose all your Income when
you are Sick or Disabled by Accident.
Absolute protection at q cost OF $1.Oo to
$2.25 per month.
The Fidelity Mutual Aid Ass0cia.
strongest Accident and Health AsS0.
citation In the United States.
1t has % 900 90 cash deposits with the States Of
California and Missouri which, together, with
an ample Reserve Fund and large assets, make
its certificate an absolute guarantee of the solid
ity of its protection to its members.
For particulars address
J. L. NJ. SHETTERLEY,
Set retary and General Manager,
San Francisco, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

A CONFERENCE OF preachers of the
German Lutheran church, at Mount
Olive, ILL.,, recently decided after due
deliberation that life insurance is
wrongful, if not wicked, and furnished
several reasons for their conclusions,
among them being that life insurance
is against the first commandment, be-
cause it takes mans trust off God
and places it ON the insurance COM
pany; that it is against the seventh
commandment, because by it the
beneficiary gets something not paid
for, therefore stolen. 1t is evident
that these good men never had any
practical experience with a life In
surance company.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13

WHEN the battleships now building
are complete, the United States will
have thirteen first-class vessels equal
to any in the world. 1t will then be
No. 2 in naval strength Of all the ma
tions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-13
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS

Including Canada Club, Jesse Moore, Old Scotch
Old Irish. Rock and Rye, Guckenheimer,
The Old Blend and Samuel's
Sour Mash Whiskies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
1.-THE ART OF QUE TINES"

A pamphlet In regard TO some Of his recent pub
LEGATIONS and calling especial attention to the
monthly journal ''Die Kunst Unserer Zeit'' (The
Art Of Our Times). published by him, has been Is
sued by Franz Hanfstaengl, Of No. ia Fifth-ave..
this city The Journal is devoted TO the illustration
and description OF the finest work in recent art.
The Illustrations Of the journal are from negatives
OF the originals The journal Is printed In German
but English type Is used. The pamphlet also calls
attention 20 the carbon prints. photographers and
aouarellgravures made by the house. which Is one
OF the leading fine art publishing houses IN this
civ The carbon prints are made by the lsochTo-
matte, nrocess the photographers are obtained by
direct Photographic process from the original paint
ings and the aquaregraVures are 49,
gravures and aQuarellgravures the house has more
,han ten thousand subjects Of the modern masters
nd the old masters are well represented. II slso
makes a speciality OF fine art books
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09

n itsaw At and that It was one-sided mr. 81
New York. 49,, ..t., IN the
The decision does give judicial sanctonn ~ ,hat
view which Is an Important judicial sancLon, otdon
the contract cannot be put IN IoIce, alone and
the executive action. In the way OF slgn 80
tract on the part OF the Water Commissioner
In addition 10 those who have already Consent
70 serve ON this General Committee. II was az"
nounced at the meeting that J. Kennedy 10" nav
consented 10 join I'm Its worK ~ ,o.,aor,t
After the adjournment Of the meeting r'oo'u,"
William r King Of the Merchants Assoo'''''
made a statement. In which he SAID
Tho Merchants Association will go on WIN .ne
i,t,ast,cation The result OF IL means uhtVlu ,,ni
~ 70 he taxpayers The gentlemen VINO nav VT %
unteered their services on inns COMM "a rotr-
The highest type in every walk OF nle, anu pooio
oticaIv tive their time and brains TO the sssoVt 10
,,nn y3,,tbout ANY charge for the henent OF tnJ1
LEV OF New-York They, however neea a IAN" ir
corps OF experienced men or the hlsntsI 80, an
n,ab we deDend entirely and absolutely upon tio
tn vnovers 10 provide the funds for TINS wooiIl.
,rbs report ought 10 stand forever as IouHun.,
on which TO carry on any investigation OF s'ii"'
nature. =, N,.A a. ,noLa thls in
vestiration expires February 81, 1900 EVERY pei
con interested in good government In the city VI
New-York should contribute his share 10 me eH
nerses we will have TO incur. The indlcallonS ar
that the work will not cost less than S5oVp In1sSS
Who are interested should not wait to be calico
upon by solicitor They should contribute ~ ~ ~
Spouse TO this thereby showing the onlcers o' hn
Merchants Association that work such az '"'S
are doing IL appreciated by the public. .oos
Checks may be sent to Charles H.. WeDD' tIeass
urer the Merchants Asso'ld'io"' W. 81"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ADJOURN.

The last session Of the annual convention OF the
American Society OF Mechanical Engineers was
called TO order yesterday morning in the audi
torium OF the society. at No y West Thirty-hrst-
St, by Rear Admiral Melville. The first paper was
by w. J. Keep. OF Detroit Mich. on impact
The next paper was a general description Of "The
Mechanical Equipment Of the New South station
Boston, Mass" II was compiled and written by
Walter c. Kerr. OF this city, assisted by Henry G.
Concut, William w. Churchill, Francis Blossom j.
=. Coleman and Calvert Townley.
Francis H. Stlllings, of this city. also read a
paper on High Hydrostatic Pressures and Their
Application to COMPRISING Liquids: New Form
of Pressure Gauge"
The last paper was on THE Value of Horse
power" and was by George l. lockwood. of Wor-
cester Mass
The time of the next annual meeting. according
10 custom will be decided ut later date. will
be the time and place OF semi-aEnual meeting OF
convention TO be held next May or June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
DISPUTE OYER A RIGHT or WAY.
THE MAYOR OF ELIZABETH BELIEVES THAT THE
RIGHTS OF THAT CITY ARE BEING UsURPED.

THE MAYOR OF ELIZABETH BELIEVES THAT THE
RIGHTS OF THAT CITY ARE BEING UsURPED.
Elizabeth. n. j., Dec. (SpeciaD.-The right OF
the Westheld and Elizabeth Street Railway COM
many to build It's line into this city over private
right OF way and In doing so 10 cross streets OF
the city is questioned by Mayor Mack President
Riker Of the trolley company, asserts the law gives
the company that privilege Mayor Mack says the
rights of the city shall be protected, and he VIII
make use OF every lawful means to prevent any
encroachment on the rights Of the municipality
The law under which the trolley proposes 10 act
was passed by the Legislature in 1898 with later
amendments, and the Interpretation put upon u
by some legal authorities is that II gives 10 rali-
road companies the right of easement on pubic
streets where 81 Is necessary in extending route
or building a new road through private properly.
A decision Of the Supreme Court, however, IN the
case of q trolley company al Orange WIS 10 lne
erect that while an amendment says the com
NAMES may take easement for operation Oh roau
on streets the presumption is that the consent or
The municipality must be first obtained II the de-
csion of City Attorney Connolly should he TO TINS
effect II is understood that Mayor Mack Wlll direct
the Chief of Police to place a guard OF ponce III
the points where the company proposes 10 make
its connections on the streets IN the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
4 VICTORY. SAYS MR.. STERNE.
JUSTICE GILDERsLEEVEs lNTERPREIA-
TON OF THE POWERS OF THE PUB
Lie IMPROVEMENTS BOARD.

rION OF THE POWERS OF THE PUB
Lie IMPROVEMENTS BOARD.
The General Committee on Water Supply re-
Gently appointed by President William F. King OF
@b Merchants Associat ton for the purpose OF con-
ductins an investigation into the conditions sur
rounding the water supply OF this city ana OF
making a report thereon. met yesterday afternoon
sn the rooms Of the association
The subcommittee on Engineering suggested
rertain names In addition to that OF James T.
Croes for retention as experts, and recommended
that they be employed The committee also stated
that they had received proffers OF assistance from
several quarters.
Controller Coler was present and made a brief ad-
dress.
Simon Sterne who examined the decision or JUS
lice Gndersleeve. spoke on the subject IN part as
follows:
He dissolves the Injunction in both cases but In
doing so think very substantial victory has been
achieved by the parties who appear In the puDnc
Justice Gildersleeve unequivocally determines in
these actions that the Board Of Public improve
Inents has not the power of itself TO sanction such
a contract The apprehension that under the
the Ramapo CONTRACT could be rushed through by
the sanction Of the Board Of Public Improvements
ahst that would authorize the Commissioner OF
Water Supply Immediately 10 sign the c9ntract
that the contract would then become binding OBJ
Judge Giidersleeve determines, in dissolylng these
injqnctions that the e. danger the 8aintls IN IN
public moneys was not very great, ihasmuch az
the sanction of the Board of Public Improvement
would not authorize the Commissioner OF Waite
Supply TO sign such contract; that In addition
thereto there would be necessary the indorsemen
OF the Controller the action In the Municipal AS
sembly and the exercise OF the signing power. o
the veto power on the part of the Mayor.
That regard as very substantial gain, but
do not think any very serious danger may be ap
pretended now that the contract will be rushe
through or put in force by the sanction OF tn
Board OF Public Improvements.
Judge Gildersleeve also adopts most unfortunate
" / think, the view OF the contract which MI
Iauterbach so strenuously contended for befor
The Mazet Committee, that II was mere oplnio
given 10 the city: that the city could take the waite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09

Exhibits 3 and g. and saw him write those "oro'
that are similar to the words in Exhibit a.
IT wish at this moment to examine the "ithe''
on this question" said Mr.. Weeks, hurrieoiy'
'Your request is refused" replied the Court
Mr. Weeks and the Court had a lively tit at TINS
nolnt and the witness was asked TO answer the
question. -. A., ha,dwrttIns on Ex-
hibt was written by the same person VINO wrote
The witness was then shown the "Barnet' ana
"C,ornIsh" letters and was asked 70 compare mem
with the standard Of comparison bxnInss ,, anu IN
TIe testified that he thought the handWrltihs III
each instance was that of the same person, the de
Mt Osborne then offered Exhibit I. the application
for remedies sent. when Is alleged to have been
made by MoIneux and which gives detailed de-
condiiion. OCCUPATION and other details As he Of
fered this In evidence Mr. Osborne said. I oner
TO prove that the real Barnet did not answer these
descriptions and that the defendant does 49,
Mr. Weeks objected TO its introduction on the
sboraeter and Therefore not admissible evidence
The Recorder took the matter under consideratloh
municaiion was OF privileged character as an ex-
hib was Of such privilege as Gosd oe pos
ton In the matter He then overruled the ooJssc &c
ton Mr.. Weeks objected to It's admission on tne
ground that there was no proof or It's having ever
been sent or received. 80, .,,- ...
Suppose" said the Court that this paper . was
found in the pocket OF the defendant at the time
he was arrested and that 1t never had been sent
by him or received by any one overdue your Cd
The application was then read in court and was IN
answer to a circular containing statements 70 tne
effect that certain remedies would cure certain pny-
seal mental and nervous defects. -,
Mr. Weeks objected and asked that the testimony
be stricken from the record being go pre1udiced
to the defendant that instructions from me
Court could remove it. The Court overruied MI
Weekss objection.
Mr. Kinsley was temporarily excused from the
stand and George William Hall. employe or a
medical firm In MoOdus. Conn, was called He ex,
amned the Burns letter and said his flrm received
/, among hundreds OF others which were bought
from a Detroit Arm. who In turn purchased the let
The court adjourned until 1870 a. Monday.