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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
Saw Johann Strauss Lead.

"I saw Johann Strauss, the dead
waltz king, in Boston, in 1871, at the
Worlds Peace Jubilee" said a Cleve-
land professional man to Plain
Dealer writer. He was little
'chumping-chack" of fellow, as a
German citizen remarked to me at the
time, and the only mark of genius
that could discern about him, aside
from his hair, was the impression that
he was full Of waltz rhythm to his
very finger tips. He led his own
waltzes as if he adored them. You
don't get the same idea from Sousas
rather stereotyped march leading.
But Strauss thrilled, and trembled,
and swayed, and bobbed like man
bitten by a waltz tarantula. He had
violin in his left hand and he used
both fiddle and bow as batons. Then
he'd clap the violin to his chin and
saw away for dear life. How he did
bring out the rhythm of the Beauti.
full Blue Danube and wine, Wife
and Song" 1t seems to me that we
don't hear any real waltz playing
now. And the king is dead"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

Jedge, that ninety-nine did not want
slavery and one did. What should he
done about it?"
Judge Douglas beat about the bush,
but failed to give direct answer.
"No, no, Jcdge; that won't do,
Tell us plainly what will be done
about it?"
Again Douglas tried to evade; but
Lincoln would not be put off, and he
insisted that Il direct answer should
he given. At last Dougiac admitted
that the ma ajority would have their
way, by some means or other.
Mr.. Lincoln said no more He had
secured what he wanted. Douglas had
answered the question as Illinois peo-
pie would have answered it, and he
got the senatorship. But that answer
was not satisfactory to the people of
the South. In 1860 the Charleston
Convention split in two factions, and
cit lost him the presidency" and it
made Abraham Lincoln President.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
The Bath Tub,

A great deal of comfort may be en-
joyed by people who have ordinary
bath-tub facilities by little attach
ment which gives one the privilege of
a shower bath. This is short rubber
hose with metal rose. 1t can be cas-
lily slipped onto the faucets. 1t is
most bracing on an exhausting sum-
mer day to have a cold shower bath.
The bath itself need not he cold; it
can be adjusted to whatever tempera-
ture is comfortable. But the cold
spray of the rose is cxhilarating, aud
as you hold the tube in your hand
and it is flexible you eau direct the
cooling shower as you will over the
body. This has advantages over the
stationery shower, once attached high
up and we'll over the bath. Most of
this shower went on the floor of the
bathroom, over ones clothes or ON the
furniture and wall paper. Fortunate
ly it is no longer the custom to place
long narrow, coffin-shaped tub in a
dressing-room. The square, shot tubs
are more comfortable. They should
not be too high. Sometimes one longs
for stepladder by which to ascend
the side and scale the bath. Rather
low tubs, broad every way, hold all the
water required, and as few of us expect
to swim in the tub there is no occa-
sion for the bath to be long and mar
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
Two WAYS Of Handling Stars.

The Rev. Charles Edward Locke, Of
the Central Methodist Episcopal
church, during the recent visit East,
was being shown through Grace
church, New York, by an Episcopalian
admirer. Gazing interestedly at the
stars painted on the ceiling, the visitor
inquired if they had any special
significance.
"Oh," was the reply. you know
what the Bible says, He made the
stars also.
"Ahw commented the Methodist
parson; edo you know the difference
between your church and ours2"
"Oh, don't know" said the Epis-
copal adherent, doubtfully; "what is
it?"
"You put your stars in the ceiling
We put our stars in the pulpit" was
the answer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
How to Down the Trusts.

The N. Y. Journals plan for miti-
eating the extortion OF trusts is to put
every article controlled by them OH
the free list at the custom-house.
Every attempt to control the trusts
by law up to this time has been q fail
ure. To set the laws in motion there
must be action, intelligent, vigorous
and in good faith, by Attorneys Gen
eral, who usually owe their positions
to corporate influences; there must
be just decisions by. trial courts, and
finally these judgments must he sus-
tanned by the Supreme Court of the
United States. To try to regulate the
owners of half a billion of capital by
such means is like attempting to hold
a runaway locomotive with trout
line.
But the removal of duties from
articles controlled by trusts is n diff
ferent matter. 1t requires no appeal
to the courts and no intervention Of
of prosecuting attorneys. There is no
chance of raising the question of
constitutionality. The purchaser does
not simply pay the tax and the affair
ends there.
Protective duties were originally
levied in this country because our ac-
cumulations OF capital were so small
that we were said to be at the mercy
Of our richer foreign competitors.
That reason has ceased to exist now
that our trusts WELD masses of capital
that no other country in the world
can match.
Later it was said that We needed
protection because American labor
could not compete with the cheap
labor of Europe. But it is well under
stood now that the American labor is
the cheapest on earth. If it were not,
the trusts would make it so, for they
fix wages at their pleasure. Every
foreign observer declares that our
manufacturers get more work out of
their machinery per dollar of wages
paid than is obtained in any other
country in the world.
1t has always been an essential part
of the protectionist argument that
domestic competition would prevent
protection from becoming oppressive
to the American consumer. When
trusts destroy competition that as
sumption disappears.
The trusts have outgrown protection.
organizations powerful enough to
oppress the people are no longer in
FAINT industries
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
What Do You Expect for Nothing :?

DO you expect us to publish notice
of your goings and comingss Does it
please you to have us mention it when
your distinguished friend or relative
makes you a visit? Do you expect us
to give you half column notice of
your daughters wedding and to pre-
serve a deathlike silence when your
reprobate of a son gets drunk and
paints the town bright vermillion?
Do you expect us to refer to you as a
lofty, higl,-minded, public and gener-
ous-spirited citizen, when you know
better yourself? DO you expect us to
publish long obituary OF your de-
ceased wife and say that nothing was
left undone by the loving and gener-
GUS husband to make her life peaceful
and pleasant, when everybody knows
YOU treated her worse than any SELF
respecting citizen would treat a pack
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

mule? Do you expect us to give you
an occasional line of free business ad-
vertising and take our pay in warm
June sunshine? Ii you do, and you
know you do, step up and subscribe
for the paper and then don't make
such vail when we intimate that YOU
are expected to pay for it. When you
have dollars worth of printing to be
done bring it to us instead of search
ing the universe for a snide concern to
do it a few cents cheaper. You may
be a mouse and get credit for being a
man here on earth, but his Satanic
Majesty and all his cohorts are pre-
pairing to hold high jinks over your
shriveled soul.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
Mckinley PROSPERITY IN THE SOUTH.
A Gloomy Account Of Agriculture in That
District.

James Barrett, Vice President of the
Georgia State Agricultural Society,
was witness before the industrial
commission. He spoke upon the ag-
ricultural conditions in the South,
saying they were worse to-day than
they had ever been in the history of
the country. He said the cotton in
terest was especially depressed, prices
last year amounting to u little over 1
cents a pound. At this price Il man
could not save himself if he paid
wages amounting to more than So a
month. Planters generally pay about
sc month for wages, and at such
prices they could not prevent loss if
they received less than cents per
pound.
Mr.. Barrett said that nine tenths OF
the cotton grown was mortgaged be-
fore it matured. Rates Of interest and
commissions were high, and the mer-
chants were gradually coming into
possession of the land. The banks
charge 10 per cent. for money for
three months time. He advanced the
idea that the national bank act had
done vast damage in outlawing real
estate as security for money loaned to
these banks, and that all told this act
was thought to be the most damaging
legislation that had ever been enacted.
The witness said nearly all the plan
tation labor was done by negroes, and
that there was practically no immi-
grafton because of the cheap labor
and social conditions. Railroad rates
were such as to make Watermelon
growing improbable, and the same
was true of other garden products.
"The railroads are both the daddy and
nanny of the trusts" he asserted.
Mr.. Barrett asserted the census OF
1890 had shown that August, where
he lives, was the most illiterate place
in the United States, and he thought
this fact was due to the presence of
too much politics in the schools.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
What Children Should Eat.

1t is one of the greatest errors to
give too much meat to children under
10 years OF age; their digestive organs
are not equal to the demands made
upon them by such heavy food. From
carefully compiled statistics it is
proved that children who are fed
largely upon meat diet are irritable
snappish and quarrelsome.
The best foods for little ones are
milk, custards, simple puddings, fari.
naceous food, fruit and vegetables. II
there is need of hearty meal, a light.
ly boiled egg is an excellent article fol
a child. To growing children give
soup, broth and stews and occasionally
a little bit of meat finely shredded
with plenty of vegetables.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
LONG-HEADED LINCOLN.

Perhaps no anecdote ever told OF Mr..
Lincoln illustrates more forcibly his
"long-headedness" in laying plans,
than that incident when he asked the
"Jedge" question in his debate with
Mr.. Douglass, which may be told as
follows:
One afternoon during that joint de-
bate Mr.. Lincoln was sitting with his
friends, planning the programme,
when he was observed to 60 off in q
kind of reverie, and for some time ap-
peared totally oblivious 10 everything
around him. Then slowly bringing
his right hand up, holding it a mo-
ment in the air, and then letting it
fall with quick slap upon his thigh,
he said:
"There, 1 am going to ask the
'Jedge' Che always called him The
JedgeD a question tonight, and
don't care the ghost of a continen tai
J which way he answers it. If he an
swers it one way it will lose him the
senatorship. If he answers it the
! other way, it will lose him the presi.
dency."
No one asked him what the CUES.
ton was; but that evening it was the
turn for Mr.. Douglas to speak first,
and right in the midst of his address.
all at once Mr.. Lincoln reused up. as
if new thought had struck him, and
said:
"Jedge, will you allow me to ask
you one question:
Certainly" said Mr.. Douglas.
Suppose, Jedge, there was a new
town or colony just started in some
western territory, and suppose there
were precisely one hundred house
Observation-Disclosures; and SUPPOSE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

A DISCUSSION as to the exact lam
guage OF a Scriptural quotation re-
Gently developed the fact that there
was not Bible in the White House.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30
THE heads of Washington and New

The heads OF Washington and New
York societies have declared that sit
ting out" waltz will be more fashion,
able from now on than dancing. The
"sitting out" embodies the same posi-
ton as dancing-the only difference is
that you sit instead of dance. The
mans right arm is around the girls
waist, while his left hand holds her
right. Her left hand is placed upon
his shoulder, while her head rests low.
ingly upon his bosom, and all they
have to do is to sit and listen to the
music. Whether or not this fad will
become popular out West depends
largely on the quality of beer con-
sumed during the early stages OF the
dance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

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We offer this unequaled newspaper and
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year for $2.25. The regular subscription
price OF the two papers is $325.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

THE sufferers in the famine.stricken
regions of Russia are said to number
15,OOO,OOO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-06-30

AN exchange says that the "class
of SO" sounds all right, but what will
you do next year? Will it then be
correct to speak OF " sweet girl gradu-
ates OF naughty naught."
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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
AsPHALTUM STREETS.
INTERESTING REPORT OF U. S.
CONSUL ERDMAN.
How They Are Cared for and Kept
Free From Dirt and Litter
In Bres1au.

There has been much discussion at
times over the proper method OF car
ing for our asphalt and bltumen
streets, there being a diversity of opin-
ion ON the point.
In view of that fact, a report of G.
w. Erdman, United States Consul at
Breslau, telling of the care of the
streets there and the methods adopted
to keep them free from litter, VIII De
interesting reading to those interested
in the subject. Mr.. Erdman says IN
his report:
The treatment of asphalt streets
here in Breslau is entirely different
from methods employed in the United
States.
For instance: One man has charge
of four squares in front of the con-
sulate His tools for keeping the
streets clean are as follows: An IRON
hopper wheelbarrow, shovel, a broom,
and a rubber scraper about three ana
one-half feet long. The rubber is last
ened in a vise-like wooden clamp and
is about four inches wide, one-quarter
of an inch thick, and very stiff. RMS
man during the day is continually go
ing over his four squares, taking up
the litter and keeI ing the streets thor
oughly clean. Early in the morning,
after having cleaned the setreet. he
takes his wheelbarrow, loaded with
very fine, sharp sand, and scatterS the
same with his hands or a small shovel
lightly over the streets, to prevent
slipping. Should it be a rainy day, he
repeats this process several times dur
ing the day. Once a week two sprlnk-
ling cars are sent out alongside OF
each other, so that they cover the whole
street at one time with water, wash
ing the same thoroughly. Immediately
following the sprinkling cars come
four one-horse roller brush Sweepers,
about two feet in diameter, sweeping
the water, slime etc, into the gutter,
when the same is piled up and carried
away Then the man who has charSe
of those streets comes along WIN ms
wheelbarrow and sprinkles sano All
over the street. In spring or autumn
when the streets are often sloppy VI
wet, the washing is done several times
during the week.
II am Informed the washing is done
for the purpose of removing the sumo,
which the asphalt seems to leave, anu
to keep the street from being snppery.
also. for the preservation and harden
ing of the asphalt.
THE man who has charge OF the
asphalt streets is paid % pfennigs 70
cents per hour. Ordinary street hanus
are also paid per hour and receive 10
pfennigs a cents).
3All streets are kept in excellent con-
dition, the shopkeepers or tenants not
being permitted to put sweepings on
the pavement or street. These must
be taken UP and put in a box kept Tor
that purpose.
THE city has wire baskets fastened
on lamp posts against houses, fences
or trees. in which the public may
throw waste paper while waking
along. It is very rare to see any waste
paper on the streets, as the citizens IN
general take pride in keeping the streets
clean. The householders have 10 sweep
the streets to the center of the street
regularly every morning before .
o'clock. The litter is piled up anu
carried away by the city teams.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
STOP THEM.
The Way to XIII the Microscopic Posts
That Make Fever

Unlike some communicable diseases,
typhoid fever is not "in the air." You
do not take the germs into your lungs.
You take them into your stomach when
you drink tainted milk or water. Where
drainage is insufficient and where the
water supply is contaminated, typhoid
fever breaks out.
Treatment consists in killing the germs
SO that they cannot multiply in the sys-
tenn. A sound stimulant stops the spread
of the microbes. OF course, it must itself
be free from impurity. Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey meets all the requirements OF
the case, and is therefore prescribed to
patients who have been exposed to
typhoid fever. A tablespoonful in glass
of water before each meal will be bene.
fetal in more ways than one. 1t will tone
the system and the glands in the .stom
ach so that the gastric juices will now
| freely upon the food, thus making dlges
| ton complete and prompt
Many substitutes for Duffy'S Pure NAL
Whiskey are offered. Don't be coaXet
| into buying one Insist on the genuine
| Duffy's and remember that all aler
| druggists and grocers keep it. The Gov
eminent says that this is the only medi
cinal whiskey in the country. Hence i
bears the proprietary revenue stamp.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
AFTER LEGAL ADVICE.
Many People Think the Attorney
General Should Furnish It.

Attorney General TREY L. Ford says
he is surprised at the large number OK
letters relative to private matters ina
come to him, such as requests for opln-
ions on legal matters of all sorts.
Speaking of this phase of his expert
ence. the Attorney General yesterday
said:
81 imagine there are great many
people who imagine that all kinds Of le-
gal matters are within the purview OF
the Attorney Generals office, hence
they write to ask me various ques-
lions. / have recently been busy an
swering letters of this character, teiilns
people how to sue corporations for their
salaries. etc. / am surprised at the
appeals made to this office for legal
advice. as If it were a free law pu-
reau.''
Attorney General Ford will be 2iad
when the public generally shall unoer-
stand that his duties consist in giving
opinions to State officers on matters
pertaining to their official duties, ana
bringing and defending certain SUITS
for and IN the name of the state.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
Observance of Lent.

The pastor of the Congregational
Church will, in his Sunday morning
sermon. show the wisdom of observing
this period, known as Lent. 1t is an
example handed down to US from the
early church, and has possibilities OF
spiritual culture that all who would i've
a devout life do we'll to utilize. In the
evening Mr.. Silcox will preach on
theme in harmony with the Lenten sea-
son, namely. "Vaaorous Christianity.
The heroic element in religion needs 10
be evoked and nourished. Not less but
more religion is the cure for the indif-
ference men now show to things d.
vine
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
Suit to Foreclose.

John Schell has commenced suit in
the Superior Court against John and
Ieda Churchman to foreclose a mort
gage of $1,000. with interest at IL per
cent, from September IL. 1898, and
$50 attorneys fees.
Harry G. Soule is plaintiffs attorney
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

The Soldier Boys who had taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla are said to have
stood the long marches much better
than their companions. This meoicine
gives strength and endurance.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
for 25 cents by c. I. Hood q Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
Sentence Continued.

The sentence of ]. w. Holmes. one of
the proprietors of the Real Ihlng sa-
loon, who was convicted OF robbery was
continued yesterday by Judge Johnson
for one week.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
MEETING NOTICES.

MEMBERS OF SACRA- ..suug9.<
mento Rebekah Lodge, No. 534SA
232, meet at your hall TO- ~
NIGHT, at $50, to pay fra Sa''"sS>
ternal visit to Industrial Lodge, No. 157,
l. o. o. F. All are requested to be
present CARRIE GRUHLER, N. G.
Anna z. Neubourg. Rec. Sec. 1t
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OFFICERS AND MEMBERS ..sssssss..
of Sacramento Lodge, No. 2, -
l. o. o. f., you are requested
to meet at your lodge room
on SUNDAY MORNING., March 5th, a
$50, for the purpose of attending tn
funeral of our late brother j. H. Lewis
FRED TURNER, N. G.
T. c. Bronze Secretary 1t
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

40 J ST.-FIVE FURNISHED OR UN-
furnished housekeeping rooms.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

TO LET-UPPER FLAT OF FOUR
rooms, $12. Apply 600 Tenth street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
WANTED.
WANTED-A FIRST CLASS COOK AND
to do general housework MRS. HER
MAN H. GRAU, Twenty-first and v
streets.

WANTED-A GOOD MAN FOR Staple
line, take half interest in business; SIS
required; $75 month assured; no fake.
Call 72 1 street. it,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

1913 ST.-3 FURNISHED HOUSE,
keeping rooms; positively no Children
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

Chickering pianos Wiley B. Allen Co.
Try McMorry's 45c tea. 531 NJ.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
The Sale Of All Sales

Really, have you seen or do you knew Of any sale
barring none-that equals or even approaches Our
Closing Out Sale ?
We easily anticipate your "O not!"
An event OF this kind deserves be pa tronzed It marks
an epoch IN merchandising It can happen Bot once in
century.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04

MEETING OF THE SONS and Daughters
of the Sacramento Pioneers SATUR-
DAY, March 4th, 7:30 p. m.
Its L.. B. CUMMINGS, President.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-03-04
TO LET OR RENT.

folding bed, hath, electric light and
board for two young ladies at SIG each.
Apply S21 Seventh street. matt