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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23
SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS.
Inspector Cole Tells What He Knows About
Fruit Tree Pests.

! have noticed that much damage is
done by the bird known as the "Sap-
sucker" east and south of Yelm.
Many trees are injured and some are
killed outright. We advise shooting
all that are seen either in orchard or
forest. The supposition that this
bird is in quest of worms is fallacy
might as easily get worms out of IA
crowbar; shoot him on the wing or
hcad-he deserves both.
l have found the San Jose scale af-
fecting not more than thirty trees i'm
our county. These trees have received
my personal attention and l am
pleased to say that salt, sulphur and
lime have been applied to all of these
trees, showing fine results; more com.
plete than any other wash | have
used.
Borers have done very little harm
among us, though | recently discov.
cred some trees badly injured by them.
Be careful i'll obtaining nursery stock
have it inspected before you receive it.
The Black Aphis or Cherry Aphis
caused considerable damage to foliage
and fruit last season. Should it ap.
pear the coming season, spray prompt
ly when first noticed-bef0re the
leaves curl much; after the curling of
leaves spraying is not very effective.
For two years past three-fourths OF all
Aphis infesiing foliage of fruit trees
have been destroyed by the larva of
the Surplus fly. This is a worm
about one half an inch in length,
large at one end and small at the
other, tapering like nicely pointed
pencil-lives exclusively on plant lice,
hence is friend.
One of the cheapest and most effec-
tive remedies for aphis is kerosene
emulsion. Care must be taken to
thoroughly mix this wash, for if there
is any free oil it will injure the foliage.
This wash contains the following in.
gradients:
Kerosene. two gallons; water, one
gallon; whale oil soap, one-half
pound.
Dissolve the soap in the water by
boiling; when boiling hot add the kerr
osene and pump out of and into a
small vessel until completely mixed.
Dilute with from seven to twelve
parts OF water to one OF the mixture.
These remedies applied as suggested,
promptly as to time and thoroughly
done, will diminish injury from
causes spoken of in this article. Try
them.
l will be in Office at Equity Court
room, in the Court House, each Sat-
urday. and will be pleased to consult
with fruit growers concerning any
matter connected with horticultural
interests of our county. Call person.
ally or correspond with us. The
Thurston County Horticultural Soci-
ETY. meets the second Saturday in each
month, same room; you are invited to
meet with us. A. COLE,
Inspector of Fruit Pests, Olympia,
Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THERE is a new stumbling-block in
the way of successful elimination of
the Nicaragua canal project, and that
is the opinion OF an eminent geologist,
Heilprin, of Philadelphia, that it will
be subject to fearful risks from earth
quake and volcanic disturbances.
he calls attention to the fact that the
worst seismic disturbance of modern
times occurred in 1885, as a result of
an eruption of Caseguina, which is
only $50 miles distant from the pro-
posed route, tract which has, for the
past Is years been probably the most
violently eruptive of any in the West
ern hemisphere. He declares that
ION the line of crystal weakness &C.
cupied by Lake Nicaragua and Man
aqua, whose center it is proposed to
pierce by the new waterway, there are
In distance of 200 miles twenty. five
volcanoes most of which have been
active within very moderate period,
while number are active to-day"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23
Death Of Col. Gerry" Thorn.

Col. Gerrit L. Thorn, one OF the
brightest lawyers who ever engaged i'll
practice on this coast, died i'll New
London, Wis, on the Cd inst, in the
6Sth year of his age. He was a native
OF New York, but his early manhood
WAS passed in Bradford county, Pa,
whence he emigrated to Wisconsin, in
1855, then the far vest" locating
at WATERFOWL.
Col. Thorn was u Democrat of the
old school, and for twenty years after
the close Of the war an active member
Of the party. He Was State Senator
from Jefferson in 1867 and 1868, and
member of the assembly from Fond du
Lac in 1871. He was a member OF the
National Democratic Convention held
in New York city at the time Gov.
Seymour was nominated for the Presi-
dency. He leaves widow, three sons
and two daughters.
"Gerry" Thorn was resident OF
this city about twenty years ago and
associated with c. II. Aver in the
practice of law. He commanded uni
versal respect, but he had one failing
which was the cause of much personal
misfortune. Possessing warm social
nature, he acquired taste for stimu-
lating beverages which finally became
master control, and he sacrificed the
talent which might have made him
famous all over the land to the demon
whose bonds when firmly riveted never
relax.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23
A Few Suggestions.
YELM, Jan. 80, 1900

YELM, Jan. 80, 1900.
1t strikes me very forcibly that
Olympia is not making the effort she
ought to make in urging the construc-
ton of the Olympia and Gray's Har.
Dor canal. 1t seems to me the build.
ing of the capitol is of secondary i'm
portance to that enterprise, if feasible.
and l believe it is. / consider Olym-
pia one of the finest locations for a
city OH the coast, being at the head of
navigation with the best waterpower
in the State and millions of feet of
lumber in close proximity. Besides
the agricultural resources are mex
haustible. As a place OF residence, I
defy the world to beat it. If l wanted
to live in city, / would prefer it to
any city on the Sound. Olympia made
a great mistake in shipping her timber
to other points for manufacture.
With the Gray's Harbor and Olympia
canal, Olympia would forge ahead
of all competitors, as it would make
one of the best harbors on the coast
and excel in manufactures. OF what
Importance is the Seattle ditch rs
compared with opening up waterway
which will shorten the distance to
every town on the Sound, from San
Francisco at least 500 miles and open
up to cheap transportation one OF the
best agricultural districts of the State?
BY the way, l suggest that the ut
terances in the Tacoma News of the
23d in reference to Senator Turner's
speech on the Philippine question be
denounced publicly by every lover of
justice. If one of our leading Senators
can't express his honest convictions,
although in the minority, without be-
ing maligned and abused by the press,
it's about time to suppress freedom of
speech and do away with our boast OF
liberty. 1 consider Senator Turner
an honor to the State, if l did vote
against him for the position. At the
time thought he was insincere in his
pretensions, but was mistaken in the
man. None of us are infallible. I
have made many mistakes, but am al
ways ready to correct 'em.
Respectfully,
J. G. Coo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

The Oregomiam says that the only
popularity OF Clark's tenure in the
United States Senate is that cit cost
him large amount of money to get
in, while it cost some others smaller
amounts. They get in by bribery,
the same as he." The same kind of a
parallel might be carried out regard.
ing Utah's Representative in the
House. He confesses to three wives,
while many others deny that they
have one, while on the other hand
the Sultan of Zulu, who is on Uncle
Sans payroll boasts of possessing q
whole harem.
"Ah. what difference there can be,
'Twixt twedledum and twedledee.''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

The gold standard bill passed the
Senate "coppered" with an amend.
ment which declares that it is not the
intention OF the act to stand in the
way of international bimetallism.
The g. o.. p. betrayed its cowardly in
stincts at the last moment and placed
itself on record as blowing hot and
cold in the same breath.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

Col. Richard I. Eskridge, who was
lately appointed to command of the
Preside, near San Francisco, had
command at Fort Vancouver, Depart
ment of the Columbia, in the 70s, I'M
der Gen. Crook. Col. Eskridge mar
ried daughter of Gen. I. 1. Stevens,
organizer and first executive of the
Territory of Washington, about 25
years ago. Another daughter of the
General is Mrs. E. w. Bingham, of
Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

General Passenger Agent Charles s.
Fee, of the Northern Pacific railway
who reached Portland Thursday, an.
nounced that April 20 his company
will establish double daily passenger
train service between Portland, Puget
Sound and the twin cities, st. Paul
and Minneapolis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THE National American Women's
Suffrage Association, lately in session
in Washington, D. c., elected Mrs.
Gait to succeed Susan B. Anthony as
its President. Mrs. Devereaux Blake
was her competitor for the position,
but the suffragists chose the youthful
woman as representing more fully the
younger blood they hope to arouse to
active effort.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

SEATTLE will make an effort to get
the National Educational Association
in 1902. 1t means a visit of from IT,
600 to 10000 of the most intelligent
people of the country, for a week or
ten days, and all the benefits which
such object-teaching will bring.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

Why should our nation pour out its
treasure to open the Nicaraguan canal
unless it may have some advantage
over every other nation, in times OF
war as we'll as in peace? The conces-
sion of Nicaragua should carry with it
q recognition of some superior right of
nation which has the enterprise to
undertake work of such gigantic
magnitude.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THERE is difference in being ain"
with the party of plumber and corrup-
ton or on the outside. Hanna still
warns his seat although indubitable
proofs of bribery of the Ohio Legisla-
ture were submitted, and Clark is
fired" on no more positive proofs of
corruption in Montana.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

PRESIDENT Steyn has ordered that
no non-combatants, such as doctors,
Red Cross attendants or newspaper
men are to be taken prisoners or to be
hindered in any way. The fact that
the Beers are highly honorable and
civilized fighters, is becoming daily
better known in spite of British mis-
represent ations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23
avashington Standard
OLYMPIA, WASH.
FRIDAY EVENING, fLBRrARY %, 1900.
"Republicanism Did It."

1t is remarkable with what tenacity
thu small fry Republican papers obey
the injunction Of a great party leader
to "claim everything They do it
per,i>.ently, III season and out Of sea-
son, claiming even that the bchcsts Of
tine Almighty are Il result Of their
petty party scheming.
The latest claim is one made by our
Republican ncighbor on the hill, in
which, to controvcrt the claim OF pros
pcrity for Nebraska under Populist
rule, that it is all owing to the wise
and beneticcnt policy OF the national
administration, and the same inilu-
encc has changed the conditions OF all
the Western States, whether under
Populistic, Democratic or Republican
rule. The reason alleged IS that the
rate of interest has been reduced to n
figure that will allow legitimate en-
terprisc to live and prosper and pay
toll to the moncy-changer. Very few
OF our producing class who have been
obliged to do business with borrowed
capital have noted any decided slump
in the rate paid for money, although
some relief was afforded a year or
more ago by a raise in the price OF
wheat by a famine in India. The
famine still continues but the price OF
the cereal has receded to its former
value, which barely affords lucrative
market to the transportation compa-
MES and no margin above a living
for the farmer.
1t may be that other States besides
our own may be able to trace some
evidences Of prosperity to the bust
ness methods adopted by the party
that has been placed in control OF
public affairs on specific pledges OF
economic reform. There is no diff
Guilty in tracing the annual increase
of public Indebtedness in this State,
under Republican rule and monthly
and annual reduction of the same, to
the business methods adopted imme.
diately upon the accession of the re.
form forces to power. 1t is the SUBJ
stitution of such men as Robert
Bridges in the Land Department that
made it the means of large revenue to
check the State on its rapid decline to
the verge of bankruptcy. 1t was
rigid economy and close attention to
he collection of the legitimate reve.
nue. OF the State in the fiscal depart.
ments which restored confidence and
placed State warrants at a premium
even under a reduced rate of interest.
This enables us to endorse the con-
Guiding sentence of the Olympiam's ar.
ticle, so far as it may apply to this
State, that "The best days work the
people ever did was that they tran.
sacted on that November dav in
1885," when they drove machine poll.
ticians from the State and county of.
fees.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

A NEW organization is contemplated
in the East, to be known by the in
itials NJ. NJ. for v. P, which translated
stands for Men Mentioned for Vice
President. Roosevelt protests against
having his name, like that of Abon
Ben Adhem, head the list. He is not
yet prepared for the sacrifice.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

ANDREW Carnegie lately made the
assertion at Lotus Club dinner, that
John D. Rockefeller is the richest
man in the world. As Mr.. C.'s own
income from the Carnegie Steel Co. is
$4'OOO,OOO per annum, or two milf
ons a month, Rockefeller must literal.
ly have money to "burn" as we'll as to
throw to the birds"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

Oily gloats over the alleged political
apostacy of Congressman Fitzgerald
to his party in coming out for imper-
ialism. That's nothing. For every
man who has become so un.American
as to favor monarchical rule, dozen
are recorded who have abandoned the
administration party and will unite
with the Democrats this year to keep
the country true TO its professions,
true to the patriotic impulses of it's
people and true to its destiny. The
result OF the election this year will be
as much of surprise to the &. o. p. as
the memorable contest of 1884, when
it awoke one morning to find itself
literally, for the time being, wiped
from the face of the earth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23
Mr.. Fowler's and His Blunderbuss.

Our young Trend Fowler, OF the
State, seems to think that the STAND
ARD committed grave errop, or "mis
take" as he calls it, in attacking"
c. J. Lord, then President OF the Cap
ital National Bank, OF this city, in its
special issue OF Jan. 9TH, containing
descriptions of Olympia and its sur
roundings. 1t may he that our young
friend is right, and that we are alto
gether wrong, but the thought has
probably not occurred to him that we
look at the matter from an altogether
different standpoint, and we believe
that readers OF the paper, even though
they may be outside barbarians," re-
siding on the other side OF the CONT
nent, have sense enough to under
stand and appreciate the exact facts
in the case. 1t is the exception, be it
remembered, that proves rule. In
discriminate praise of everybody and
everything, which some people seem to
think should be embraced in "boom"
editions Of newspapers or periodicals,
fails OF its purpose, for the reason that
the mind OF man intuitively recog-
nizes the fact that such papers are on
dress parade, and like the fakirs on
the street corner laud everything they
have on sale. Does not our friend
know that it only the masters in
art who are privileged at times to
introduce blemish in picture or a
discord in music, to prepare the eye or
attune the ear, for the perfect grace or
the subtler harmony that finds ex-
preston on the brain through these
avenues of perception? Has he not
yet learned that the suavity of a Uriah
Heep or the studied department OF a
Turvydrop may become an insufferable
afiliction upon people who expect in
dividual traits to conform to human
nature?
1t is with regret that we feel COM
PEELED to object to the doubtless we'll
intended, but it must be admitted
somewhat officious, criticism of our
young friend. If it was condition of
Mr.. Lords contract to pay S. to the
promotion" fund for the Olympia
write-up in the State, to have it "roast"
an enemy, It's we'll; but we would
have much rather had the enterpris.
ing young publisher retain that beau
tiful pose in our memory that he &C
quired before the Chamber OF Com
merce, last month, while he lauded
the State and the STANDARD indis-
criminately, in making an infinite
number of casts for sheckels that
were glimmering in his minds eye.
His hands were active as his tongue
and he rolled and unrolled copy
of the State and displayed its am.
plitude and beauty from all points of
view. He folded it bias, and held it
to his breast, then twirled it cornuco-
plus, and glided his fingers lovingly
over the printed pages, all the time
volubly proposing different plans and
inducements for the tempting write-up
of Olympia and Gray's Harbor canal.
He succeeded so we'll in this enlight-
eminent, that the Chamber had to ap.
point committee of three to digest
and submit a solution of the Hindoo
puzzle.
IT'S thus we see him yet ON Men,
ory's page, and we sincerely regret that
he should have allowed himself to be
made into cats-paw, and thus dispel
in the slightest degree, the charm and
grace of the ravishing picture created
by his own delsartian me thods.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

J. r. Young, manager of the Burke
shingle mill, at South Rend, while
cruising out timber, found cedar
tree near the road from South Bend
to the Felix river, which he measured
and found to be Sc feet in circumfer-
encc, or about Is feet in diameter. 1t
was over Is feet from the ground to
the first limb.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

PORTLAND shipped more wheat dur
ing the first month of the new Gen.
fury Cor as some would have it the
first month of 1900 than any other
part of the United States. Her ship.
ment amounted to 1,4S7 ,497 bushels.
New York comes next, with 49,.
TIL bushels.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

AUTOMOBILE street cars, Cor omni-
buses is probably better term, for
they require no track) are in opera
ton in Cleveland, Ohio.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THE gold-standard Democrats are
all returning to the fold, and in the
contest this year will be arraigned on
the side of the people against trusts,
imperialism, chicanery and official
corruption. IT'S we'll.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

SECRETARY Hay denies Consul Ma
crum's charges OF British interference
with his official dispatches, but this
was to have been expected. A secret
alliance with any power, of course car.
ries with it the necessity of lying to
protect the secret.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

ABOUT 5000 worth of tickets were
sold in one day this week, at Tacoma
for the first two steamships for Cape
Nome the Centennial and the Aber-
deem
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

1T is reported that parties on the
Sound are negotiating for the pur.
chase Of the steamers Telephone and
Bailey Gatzert, now on the Columbia
river, with view OF transferring them
to routes on our great waterway.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THE two Governors of Kentucky.
even though it be State noted for
observance of social amenities, are not
in mood just now to initiate the ex.
ample of the executives of the Caro-.
linas and say, Here's looking at We m
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

REPRESENTATIVE Bell, of Colorado,
the other day, in the House, presented
an array of figures which show that
the U. 8. Treasury is losing 81 .535, 900
year, through Cages favoritism for
certain banks and bankers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

IT is now. announced that an edict
has been put forth by the Empress
Dowager OF China calling upon all in
authority under her to resist by force
all further aggressions upon her terri
tory, and to do this, If necessary, with
out further orders from Pekin. This,
under the circumstances, 10 about as
impressive as was the rodomontade of
Bombastes Furioso, when he declared
He who dares these boots displace,
Shall meet Bombastes face TO face"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

EARL Chesterfield, over so years of
age, married Miss Enid Wilson, an
American beauty of 20, in London.
Wednesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

Sheriff Waisman, of Ferry county.
was acquitted of the charge OF kid
mapping Everett Martin, last March,
and allowing him to be jailed by Brit
ish authorities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

The dogs in Chicago pay 5000
more revenue into the city's treasury
than the street cars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

THE four States which have eniran-
chised women are Colorado, Utah,
and Idaho.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

WELL, WELL!--How flippantly little
Oily dismisses grave questions which
have engaged the consideration and
respect of the wisest statesmen of past
ages! He claims that a. The establish.
ment Of Porto Rico as a full equipped
Territory will have a more beneficial
effect upon all South American States
than dozen Monroe doctrines" He
then ponderously atfirms that CAB
stract theory has served purpose. but
concrete object leseon would have
vastly more influence" Our neighbor
evidently regards the Monroe doctrine
as concrete" enough to DO measured
with bushel basket, like q heap of
potatoes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

The FIRST TURN OF TIDE OF BATTLE
IN SOUTH APRICA.-The lucky star OF
the Beers of the Transvaal seems to
have set, or at least been obscured by
the grimy smoke OF battle, for the lat
est dispatches appear to show that Sun
day the Beers were driven from their
position at Paardeberg Drift, with a
loss of 500, although it is admitted by
the censored dispatches that the Brit
ish forces suffered much loss. Ter
rifle Smelling was resumed Monday,
when, it is reported, Gen. Cronje asked
for an armistice. The Smelling was
resumed Tuesday, over so guns pour
ing torrent of destruction into the
Boer camp. The battle lasted till
Wednesday night. While the British
claim victory, the fact is patent
that they failed to dislodge the enemy.
Reinforcements from Ladysmith were
dispersed by the British. The whole
matter is summed up in the state
ment that Roberts inability TO take
Cronje's position is a victory for the
Beers, while the checking Of Botha's
reinforcements from Ladysmith, and
the punishment inflicted at Paarde-
berg are q victory for the British.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Langtry has been elected q
member of the Professional Woman's
League, Of New York, although before
the balloting began her name was
Kissed. But it seems her entree to
the social realm across the sea,
through royal patronage, sufiiced to
pave the way for social recognition in
Republican America.