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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Wants to Study Harem Life.

Miss Alma Dalma, the comic OPP
era singer, intends to scale the PIN
nacle OF fame by entering the harem
OF the Sultan of Morocco, to study
the mysteries of the Sultan's pal
ace and write q book on what has
hitherto been only surmise of the do
ings behind these massive walls. The
difficulty of penetrating the precincts
OF that charmed spot do not seem to
in the least deter this venturesome
woman. She says that she will be
governed by circumstances as to the
method of gaining admittance; that
she will trust largely to power of per-
suasion, and if that fails try the next
best thing, but what that will be she
does not say. 1t may be she will try
the charms OF song, and as Alma has q
splendid voice under rare cultivation
she may be able to literally "soothe
the savage breast" and sing her way
into the good graces of His Much
Married Highness.
She must have care for her per-
sonal safety, however, in penetrating
the forbidden pathway, for the Sultan
has q habit of adding every pretty
woman he sees to his already extern
sive collection of feminine beauty. If
he takes fancy to Alma, che may
we'll bid farewell to earth and the real
ization of ordinary human ambition,
for she will be as completely immured
as if in the grave.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Conquest and Colonization.

A proposition to utilize negro troops
to large extent in future military OPP
erations in the Philippines is attract
ing much attention, and it is believed
will be considered by the administra-
ton in the near future. Such policy
is urged on the theory that certain
racial affiliations may be utilized in a
way to defeat rebellious acts on the
part of Aguinaldo and his party, and
to bring peace to the newly acquired
possessions OF the United States in the
East.
One-third of the population of the
Philippines are negroes of the same
race as those in the United States, and
while not numerous about Manila,
comprise nearly the entire population
of some of the islands. The advocates
of the scheme believe that in a short
time there would be an assimilation
between the negroes of the Philippines
and their kindred from the United
States and that there would follow for
the colored people opportunities to get
homes and possibilities OF careers
they could not hope for in this coun-
trv
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Good Radiance.

Deputy Treasurer Bovine has been
" fired" from the State Trcasurcrs Of
flee. 1t seems that the main differ
ence between the deputy and his chief
was over the matter of spoils-Bowne
having diligently worked the Legisla-
turc for an increase of the salary fund
thought that the surplu>age accorded
belonged to him, and made out his
voucher accordingly. The Treasurer
demurred, claiming that the increase
OF that fund was for extra clerk hire
as required. This led to dispute
and Treasurer Young proceeded to the
extreme measure Of dispensing with
the services OF the gentleman who had
grown so Unfortunately in his own esti-
nation that he deemed himself cock
OF the walk. And now Bovine ira
duces his former benefactor; SAYS he
taught him all he knows OF his official
duties, and that he is utterly incompe-
tent to manage those duties without
help. 1t really seems that incompe-
tence or neglect of duty goes much
farther than the principal, for the
public have not forgotten that several
State warrants have been paid twice
over, if not a third time, Cor rather
duplicates and duplicates have been
paid) during Mr.. Young's administra-
ton and Mr.. Bowne's incumbency.
This is an error which would never
have occurred had the proper records
been kept and referred to on payment
OF each warrant. Undoubtedly Mr..
Young will be required to make up
this amount before he obtains re-
lease from his bonded obligation. The
remembrance is not a pleasing one,
however, that had his clerical force
been giving attention to official duty
instead of writing abusive letters
about Democrats to the Populist pa
pers, this shortage might not have &C.
Cured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Criticism Of the War,

There has been some discussion rel.
alive 10 the extent of the right OF citi.
zens to criticise the war in the Philip
pines, to advise friends in favor of en-
listing or remaining out of the service,
to hold public meetings to condemn or
applaud the work of the administra.
ton in dealing with the Filipinos.
A reporter called the attention of
Senator Morf 81, of Alabama, to this
question.
ANY one," he replied, ais at liberty
to exercise free speech in this country
whether n war is in progress or not.
1t would only be in case OF martial law
being declared that that liberty would
be abridged in relation to the conduct
OF the war. There is no restriction in
the right OF father to advise his son
to 60 or not to 60 into the military
service, and he may exercise the same
freedom in relation to friend. Mass
meetings can be held for purposes of
free discussion vi the war. 1t is only
IN case OF conspiracy against the
government that trouble would fol-
low"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Is It Treason ?

The administration, it seems, draws
very wide difference between the
scope of that constitutional guaranty
OF freedom of speech in times of war,
or OF peace. This is shown by the &C.
ton of the Postmaster General in
stopping transmission by mail Of "se-
ditious" pamphlets sent out by Ed
ward Atkinson, of Boston, some OF
which were mailed to the Philippines.
This action was taken by recommen-
dation of the War Department. under
claim that the pamphlets are calcu-
lated to incite mutiny.
Mr.. Atkinson says the documents
were merely compilations of facts and
figures from the debates in Congress,
and that if they are seditious now
they were no less reasonable when
made and put into print by our ma
tional Solons, but he does not seem to
consider the fact that it is all in the
use made of such firebrands of discon-
tent which constitutes the offense.
Gunpowder and dynamite have legiti-
mate uses, and when employed in
times of war must be directed against
the foe and must not be supplied to
the enemy or used for extending that
aid and comfort" which constitutes
treason.
Still the denial of the mails is an
arbitrary proceeding, only justi6able
in extreme cases and a full realization
of baleful effects it is intended to re-
press. Unless the necessity is appar.
ent, the administration will be held to
an accountability for violation of
principle that was deemed so import
ant that it is made the subject OF con-
stitutional guaranty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

IT seems that the telegram announc-
ing the surrender of the insurgents at
Manila, published in the STANDARD
last week, was premature, but later
dispatches say that Aguinaldo has
made direct proposition to Gen.
Otis for peace under certain condi-
tions, chief of which is recognition of
the Filipino Congress. This, Of
course, met with prompt refusal, but
the fact that the insurgent chief made
any overtures at all, indicates that he
is about at the end Of his rope.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

NOTwITHsTANDING the U. S. Senate
refused to confirm the appointment OF
Ewart to Federal Judgeship in North
Carolina, the Judiciary committee re-
porting that he was legally incompe-
tent and morally unfit" the President
reappointed him, thus emphasizing
The course pursued in retaining Secre-
tary Alger, that competency or moral
fitness are not requisites for political
preferment in the estimation of Mr..
Mckinley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

A NEW way of saving the potato
crop from drought has been discovered
in California. 1t is simply to place a
few onions in each hill. The philos-
ophy of the action of the bulb on the
tuber is said to lie in the fact that it
brings tears to the eyes OF the latter
which supplies a moisture to the
soil that amply compensates for any
dryness in the atmosphere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

WHEN Mrs. George, the slayer Of
Saxton, Mrs. McKinley's brother, was
acquitted OF the charge of murder, last
week at Canton, she was Immediately
lionized by the spectators in court, who
fell over each other in their efforts to
extend congratulations. No matter
how much justified she may have been
in taking the law in her own hands,
she was no less violator of the COM
mandment Thou shalt not KILL" and
such morbid exhibitions of sympathy
should be condemned by all sensible
people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

1T does seem a little strange that
after all the trouble and expense Spain
has caused to this country, that We
should now pay her twenty million
dollars as a peace offering, when she
was so thoroughly whipped. The loss
OF the Maine and 366 OF her gallant
men, nor the many hundred millions
Of dollars debt that have been placed
upon the poor mans shoulders, do
not seem to count against sentiment
that, carried to excess, is simply
puerile and contemplate. The mag
nanimity that may be exhibited by a
foeman must have impressed M.
Cambon, Ambassador under the terms
OF the peace treaty, when he pocketed
the other day four Treasury drafts of
five million each, as a settlement in
full of the balance due on the late
expensive ordeal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

CARNEGIE has appropriated one and
three-quarter millions of dollars
towards endowment of the Pittsbnrp
Carnegie Institute. Let us hope that
1t may not be tied up with the strings
which impelled Prof. Andrews to re-
sign the Presidency of Brown Uniyer.
sifv
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

The widow of the late Capt. Fortson
who was killed in the service of his
country at Manila, has been making
determined efforts for the return of
the body home for burial, but without
success. A telegram from the De-
partment at Washington this week
says that for sanitary reasons and
the protest OF the commanding general,
the return of remains of soldiers has
been discontinued till winter"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

MILLIONAIRE Sloane's wife, divorced
from her husband the other day, did
not let the grass grow under her feet
before she welded another spouse.
She was married the same day to
Perry Belmont. Thus do the "4OO'
OF the leading metropolis set the swift
gait for sassiety."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

WARDNER, Idaho, has been in a
State of terror the past ten days over
conflicts between regular and non.
union laborers. Dynamite has been
used and the vault and safe OF the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines blown
open and looted. One man was killed.
A company of troops from Spokane
and one from Walia Walla have been
ordered to the scene of disturbance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

THAT was an old-fashioned preacher
in the East who is reported to have
declared lately that he did not believe
that he was of those who were COM
manded to 60 into all the world and
shoot the gospel into every living
creature
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

GEN. Shsfter says it may become
necessary to kill half the people of the
Philippines to civilize and convert to
Christian principles the remaining
half. The General is better shouting
with his mouth than shooting with
his pun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

IF the Republicans think that
Bryan is such an easy man to beat in
the Presidential race, why in hades
don't they let him alone and urge his
friends to nominate him? If the sill
yer issue dead, why don't they let the
Democratic party bury itself with the
cOrpse?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

UNCLE SAM is somewhat in the con.
dltion OF the man who had the hear
by the tail with regard to possession
OF the Philippines. He don't want to
hold on and he dare not let 20.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

WANTED - SEvERALto UsFWCRrH l.
w persons IN th. States nanage our bus
ness in their own and ne counties. 1t IL
mainly office wo.k Conducts At home. larry
straight $500 . year and apenses - definite.
bona ode. no more no less sal ~. Monthly SIS
References. Enclose self addressed slammed en-.
yeope, Herbert f. He s. Pest, Dept. II. c. icaso
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

The S. +. Examiner of the oath
ult., the day on which the anti-car.
tOon law went into effect, is filled with
caricatures of the legislators who we're
active in passing the law, and that
journal dares any one of them, or the
gang collectively 10 bring suit for test
ing its validity. "The game is made
-rn1lU
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

If Bryan is the boy braggart the
Republican press would have us be.
lieve, is it not inhuman for it to keep
it's thirteen-inch guns continually
trained upon his pathway
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Dearly Bought Fame.

Loie Fuller, the American actress
who originated the serpentine dance,
whose marvellous spectacular creations
have amazed the world, has become a
victim to the beautifully colored lights
her own brain invented, and is now a
patient at French resort, where she
was sent two years ago for treatment
of her eyesight. Loie is becoming
blind from the terrible strain upon the
optic nerve and retina by the calcium
lights focused upon her to gain the
marvellous effects which made her
Fire Dance the wonder of the world.
She had been warned time and again
OF the inevitable result by occulists OF
high repute, but persisted in an I'M
dertaking which was rolling in wealth
and establishing a worldwide fame.
The doctors finally abandoned all ef-
fort to restrain her from inevitable
consequences, and it was not till the
world and all its beauties began to re-
cede from her vision that she awak-
ened to the horrors of absolute and
total blindness. But she has hope
that the scientists do not share, and
she has turned in her distress towards
a so-called mystic healer in Paris,
known as DR.. towards, who promises
relief from all incurable maladies, and
it is under his directions that she is
now isolated from the world, and
awaiting so patiently for the renewal
of that natural gift which all her
wealth may not be able to restore.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
"JaW-Breakers."

The old-tmc spelling book, with its
common, everyday words has been laid
upon the shelf, and new vocabulary
substituted in the volume that lies at
the very foundation OF the educational
series. Prof. Halves, our City Super
intendent, has submitted Il list Of
twenty words taken from the official
primer, whose spelling and definition
will puzzle a majority of professors i'll
the department of orthography and
etymology. Here is the list:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

If you want to pronounce it correc-
~, say Roosevelt Qhree syllables)
when speaking of the Governor of New
York. The Governor himself is au-
thority for this.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

ISN'T it rather an Irish compliment
for the P.-L, in abiding to one of the
Presidents acts, to say that he showed
rare good sense?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
For SALE j.

A FARM on Oyster Bay. OF Ito acres. 60 acres
~ under guilty. ton, dwelling house, two
barns and farming implements, for sale in whole
or ~ part One bali cash ana iema'u der ON time.
For particui rs apply - he ow' er on the prem.
ises. or TO Jos. +. kearueys gIc eiy store.
THOMAS kEARN EY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

Is it not indeed strange that our
Republican friends should be so
anxious to have the Democrats aban.
don free silver, if it already has been
abandoned by the people?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05

Everything in painters supplies at
MAINS DRUG STORE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-05-05
Nothing Is


Last fall sold the towels nap
washed all
OF it-cas
The thing find
to buy sold ndset
would us to WeaO
and boys clothing bought
them and sold S lwobc
We sell new cean frstclass goods, low
lower than goods with a
This Saturday, p. NJ, 1atiste for ladies' dresses
waists, etc., fast COLOR &c yard.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-07-13
AGAINST ANNEXATION
Statements Credited to Otis
and Dewey.
PHILIPPINE CONQUEST UNJUST
An American Minister In Japan Writes
Most Sensational Letter tn .
Boston journal.

oston. July 10. Rev. Clay McCau-
ley has written letter to the Tran
script dated at Toxic, Japan. June /.
Mr.. KcCauley declares that Admiral
Dewey said to him;
Rather than make war OF con-
quest on the Filipino people. ! would
take up anchor and sail out OF the har-
bor."
Mr.. McCauley visited Manila in Jam
nary, In search Of health. OF his
views there he writes: ''For long
time ! conld not believe that the dis
astrous drift Of events was known to
the Washington authorities. was in
clined to lay the responsibility for the
increasing perils upon the military
commander directly in charge.
"Yet, now 1t seems to me that Gen.
eral otis did this work in the main in
literal obedience to his superiors in
America; that there 1t was assumed
that the whole right and duty concern
ing the future disposition and control
Of the Philippine islands lay in the
wishes and will Of the United States;
that what the Filipinos themselves
might wish need not be taken into
the account in formulating plans for
their government.
The writer had talk with General
Otis. Among other things" said
Mr.. McCauley, General Otis ex-
pressed regret that there was not a
better knowledge Of the situation
among the Washington Legislators
than there seemed to be. And he i'm
pressed me deeply by his declaration:
Il was ordered to this post from San
Francisco. did not believe in the
annexation of these islands when
came here. nor do | believe in their an.
nexation now
81 also had the privilege OF CON-
versation with Admiral Dewey" the
writer says, and gives this version Of
1t: Dewey spoke much of his con-
Germ over the turn affairs had taken
and added that he was 'powerless to
act.' Yet in one point of his remarks
he declared: Rather than make a war
Of conquest on these people would up
anchor and sail out OF the harbor.' -
Mr.. MoCauley says he wrote Presi-
dent Mckinley, whom he met In
Washington, regarding the situation
and predicting the outbreak which has
since occurred.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-07-13
LYNN CANAL A KEY
Canadians Aim to Control
Klondike Outlet.
LTNEAT wHITEPAss WATERSHED
Every Right to which She
Is Entitled.

Tacoma, July 1.-THE Fairbanks
Foster Alaska boundary party returned
from the north today. Interviews
with members of the party indicate
that the watershed on the White pass,
back Of Skagwsy and Dyea, will be &C.
cepted as the international boundary
line at that point. The White and
Chilkoot passes constitute the storm
center OF the Alaska boundary contro-
versy. At those points the Canadians
hope to secure concessions that will en-.
able them to anchor down port OF en-
try into the Klondike gold fields. All
other parts OF the country thereabouts
where concessions are looked for are Of
little importance compared with the
Lynn canal territory, which is the key
to the situation. Senator Fairbanks.
when interviewed, placed importance to
the fact that he must sit with the joint
high commission in August, but de-
clined to state what lines Of argument
he would take up. He expressed great
satisfaction at having made the trip.
Regarding boundary matters that
were discussed during the four weeks
spent in Alaska, Senator Foster de-
clined to speak. Personally" he
said. II am opposed to yielding an inch
Of United States territory. A careful
Investigation, however, demonstrates
that there are may be different con-
structions placed upon the treaties in
volved as regards channels, the situa-
tion OF lesser islands. and the like.
But, In the main, the United States is
plainly given a strip of territory, north
of Portland canal, or thereabouts, 10
marine leagues inland, except where
well-defned mountain range places the
boundary nearer the coast. This strip
runs up to Mount st. Elias. Many
contend at the passes that the water
shed back Of Skagway and Dyea is the
dividing line. On tine one side are the
headwaters Of the Yukon, and on the
other the streams flowing into Lynn
canal are formed. Between these two
districts there is chain Of mountains,
thus, in the opinion of some, bringing
the boundary line some Is miles nearer
the coast. This seems to be fair ex-
preston of the American view of the
boundary question. BY this construc-
tfo-. % Ala lssssz sss1ss Eng
land will receive the benefit Of every
point that can be fairly and honestly
granted.
ION the other hand. however, the
Canadians and many Englishmen hold
that the boundary should be drawn 80
miles. or 10 marine leagues, inland
from the headlanls. BY such construc-
tion, OF course, Lynn canal would be an
inlet into Canadian territory, and 10
marine leagues inland from the head
lands at the entrance would be many
miles south of Skagway and Dyea, and
hence Canada and England would have
the coveted port OF entry without a
question OF doubt. As look upon it,
personally. Lynn canal is a part of the
sea or ocean. Therefore. it would be
unfair to draw a line 80 miles inland
from the headlands at the entrance to
bodies of water Of that nature, and call
| it the boundary under the treaty."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-07-13
Reported Massacre.

Chicago. July l0.-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Hay has sent instructions to
Minister Bryan, at Rio de Janeiro, Bra.
Eil. and Consul Ruffin, at Asuncion,
Paraguay, directing them to investi.
gate the report of the massacre OF an
expedition of which Americans were
iembers on the Kingu river, in Brazil.
A report received several days ago
from Minister Buchanan, at Buenos
Ayres, reported that Mrs. Williams,
whose brother resides in Asheville, N.
O., and whose husband was member
of the ill-fated expedition, is in dis
tress in Buenos Ayres, where she was
tu await her husbands return.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-07-13
Huddied ON n Mound.

st. Louis. July 10.-A Post Dispatch
special from Austin. Tex, says: Gov
ernor Sayers today received message
from Sealey over the long distance tele-
phone. saying 1000 persons who had
taken refuge on a mound three miles
below there, are slowly perishing for
want OF food. To add to the horror,
the unfortunates are surrounded by
poisonous reptiles and skunks. Hud-
died together with human beings are
several hundred head of live stock. A
number OF those on the mound have
received bites from reptiles and skunks
and are in dying condition.