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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
TOLD YOU so !"
late campaign

BRYAN carried in the late election
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Idaho. Kentucky. Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Me-
vada, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Nc
Kinley, California, Connecticut, ILL
nois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jer-
sey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Wash
ington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and
Wyoming, giving him 292 electoral
votes, to 155 for Bryan. Nebraska in
doubt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
Funeral Reforms.

There are some funeral customs
still prevalent in Olympia, which peed
reforming; and the members of the
Ministerial Association, being APP
pealed to for an expression OF their
opinion, have unanimously agreed
upon the following statement OF their
views, which they request may be pub
lished in the city papers:
AS TO THE TINE OF FUNERALS.
Except in case of absolute neces-
sity, funerals ought not to be held on
the Lords Day, because of the inter-
ference with church attendance and
because the minister's regular duties
on that day demand all his time and
strength without this addition.
AS TO EXPOSING THE CORPSE TO PUBLIC
VIEW AT FUNERALS.
1t is natural and right that friends
should wish to take a last look at one
whom they loved in life; but the time
OF service is not the proper one for
this purpose and it is unnatural and
abhorrent to all right feelings that
the mortal remains of our dear ones
be made show for the curious and
for those who have a morbid desire to
look upon the dead, even bringing
children to stare with idle curiosity
while mourners' hearts are breaking.
When the services are begun let
them be continued without any un.
necessary interruption until dust is
committed to dust.
AS TO SERVICES AT THE GRAVE.
The funeral services conclude with
the Benediction, when all but those
designated to see to the placing of
flowers or other decorations on the
finished mound should retire.
The mourners should be spared the
pain OF seeing and hearing the earth
fall into the grave, and all should be
relieved from the risk of further and
altogether unnecessary exposure,
which, not infrequently, make one
funeral the direct cause OF others.
1t is not expedient that men should
remove their hats and stand uncovered
as this has proved a fruitful cause of
illness. A partial uncovering or bow
ing of the head during prayer is all
that proper respect requires.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
Destitute Women at Dawson.

What is to become OF the poor wo.
men at Dawson, this winter, is mat.
ter of concern from reports that come
down from that inhospitable country
That city is overrun with women.
Three years ago it was rush OF sturdy
men this season it has been an influx
OF frail women, who were drawn north.
ward by the stories told of fabulous
wealth and of fortunes made by wo.
men i'll light employment. Many are
destitute, without means for return
Food is plentiful, but it takes money
to buy it, and that many of them
have not got. The cost OF passage to
"civilization" is from $50 to 500, and
over the ice it will cost three times
those figures. If it be true that q
number of men were brought down
from Nome at government expense, tc
relieve them from dire distress, if no,
starvation, how much more strong il
the demand for relief of the poor wo
men who have been caught in the
tolls by an effort to keep step in the
procession of human beings whose
life is constant struggle for bare
existence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

The Power That is Working Behind the Throne

The Power That is Working Behind the Throne.
Such publications as the following
never before appeared in American pa
pers since the government was formed.
They are now quite frequent. The
following paragraph is taken from the
Nevada Chronicle, Mckinley paper,
and shows the secret motive and I'M
Outstanding of the moneyed power:
1--WE need a stronger government; the
wealth of the country demands it.
Without capital and the capitalist, gov
eminent would not be worth fig. The
capital of the country demands protec-
ton. Its rights are as sacred rs the
rights of paupers, who are continually
prating about the encroachments of cap
ital, and against centralization. The
wealth of the country has to bear the
burdens of the government, and it shall
control it. The people are becoming ed
ucated up to this this theory rapidly,
and the sooner this theory is recognized
in the constitution and laws, the better
it will be for the people. Without
bloOdshed, and rivers Of it, there will be
no political change of administration.
The monied interests of the country for
self.preservatiOn, must sustain the Re-
publican party. The railroads, the
banks, the manufactures, the heavy i'm.
porters, and all classes of business in
which millions are invested will main
tain the supremacy OF the Republican
party. To avert fearful bloodshed, a
strong central government should be es-
tablished rs soon as possible"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

A novel feature was introduced into
the campaign at Colfax this year. 1t
is contest between single women
and heads of families as to who shall
have deputy and clerk positions in
the Auditors Office. Mr.. Corner, the
incumbent and Republican nominee
for his own successor as County Audi.
tor, has had his Office filled with
young women as deputies and clerks.
Some of these are daughters OF wealthy
parents. Mr.. Corner introduced a
novel method of getting votes in 1898,
when he was elected to this position.
He promised number of young wo-
men that il each of them got him
twenty votes they should have posi-
tions in his Office. The young wo-
men went to work with will, la
church fair, and induced young men
and their friends to vote for Mr..
Corner. This year these young wo-
men, or some Of them, wrote letters
aud cards soliciting votes for Mr..
Corner. A neat envelope was used
and in this was placed the cards of
Mr.. Corner and w. j. Windus, Re-
publican nominee for County Treas
urer, and the envelope was mailed TO a
voter. One of these addressed to u
young man in one Of the towns of
Whitman county contained these two
cards, and on Mr.. Corners card was
written in woman's handwriting the
significant words: "a word to the
wise is sufficient" This was signed by
one of the women deputies in the
Auditors office. The young man to
whom it was mailed handed it to Mr..
Raby, the Democratic nominee, with a
promise to vote for Mr.. Raby for
Auditor, and told him how the present
Auditor was electioneering. Demo-
cratic campaign committee took adj
vantage of this knowledge and de-
clared that deputies and clerks shall be
heads of families and people who need
the positions and that "the offices
shall not be filled with young women
who ought to be at home learning
to make bread"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
Watch the Drift.

I So repulsive is the proposition to
change our form of government to an
autocracy that very few believe that 1t
is really contemplated by any large
number Of our people. But now, that
election is over, probably honestly eX-
pressed opinion will receive some
weight, and the writer truly atfirms
that there are grave fears to be appre-
hendcd from this trend.
The moneyed power have piled their
millions to such colossal heights that
they are tired OF the sport OF making
money, and want some other toy to
play with, some other ambition upon
which to expend their strength and
vitality. Money having elevated them
in a degree above the rabble, they now
seek by the class distinction Of caste,
to widen the gulf between the dizzy
heights they have already attained
and the bogs from which they sprang.
The only feasible way OF doing this
having married their daughters off to
the enete moribund aristCcracy OF the
old worlds to establish nobility I'M
der monarchial form of government
on the ruins OF Oul once glorious. re-
public.
1t is idle to attempt to down this as
sertion with sheer, when such papers
as the st. Louis Globe, the Nevada
Chronicle and even the Portland Ore
gonian, favor strong government"
to protect "Sound money"
The issue was fairly made in the
late campaign, but not more than one
in hundred could bring himself to
realize that such an enormity could
be seriously entertained by any Amer
lean citizen. Therein lies the danger,
for if Imperialism comes, it will be by
such slow degrees that the chains will
be riyeted before the people are aware
OF the insidious designs OF the selfish
crew who would sell their souls for
qualification of an earthly ambition
excited by the lust OF gold.
1t will be we'll for the citizen to
keep his eye on the drift Of public af-
fairs, If for no other reason than to
prepare himself to cast an intelligent
vote in the next contest, if we ever
| have another free election.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

ACCORDING to a report just made by
the Navy Department the navy OF the
United States is now the sixth in point
OF numbers and fighting power on the
worlds list of navies. England has a
total of 637 warships built or building
France has Alt, Russia 1892, Germany
245, Italy 229 and the United States
153. But fact worth noting is that
as to the number of ships now being
built, the United States stands right
next to England and ahead of all the
other great bodybuilding nations oil
Europe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

ALL of the people who said the En-
pire was here seem to have been seri.
ously mistaken.-P..I.
Not SO the result shows the domi.
nation of all the influences which arc
surely, but almost imperceptibly,
changing the sentiment of our people
into the Hamiltonian idea of limited
monarchy. By the way, the Republi.
can party is the legitimate successor
Of the old Wing party, and the Wing
party reafirmed the policy of the
strong governmental plan in forming
the government. So it does not take
much to convince man who believes
that he belongs to the "better class, /"
that it is his right to rule by heredity,
and have titles and handles to his
name, dangling about him like Jewels
from the nose and ears of a Chinese
idol.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

DOUBTS IMMORTALITY OF THE Soul.
And now a crank's will is under
contest at New Haven, Conn.,, on the
ground that its provisions are against
public policy and the teachings OF
Christianity. The decedent's name
was s. L. Hall, and he leaves $4,000
to combat the doctrine OF Immortality
of the soul. The bequest was made to
the Adventists' Christian Publication
Society of Boston, and the will provides
that the money shall be used d" For
the publication OF tracts to counteract,
as far as may be, that greatest of all
pagan decisions upon which is founded
all the great systems of error and su.
perstition in the world, namely, the
doctrine of the immortality of the
soul, that thereby the entire Christian
system may be readily and clearly per-
ceived and the way to eternal life
made free and plain to all who will
follow it."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
A Newly Pledged Science.

A reader OF the WASHINGTON STAND
ARD asks for some information regard
ing the origin and history of what he
terms the postage stamp collecting
fad"
Our inquirer makes literary mis-.
take in the outset by calling this pur-
suit "fad"; however vain it might
have been considered in its inception,
it is not so regarded at the present
day, for it is now one Of the acknowl-
edged sciences of recent date, on much
the same footing as the science OF nu-
mismatice, to which, to some respects,
it bears marked resemblance.
SO late rs 1865, French gentle.
man OF leisure, NJ. Herpin, himself
quite an enthusiast in the study and
collection of postage stamps. published
little work in Paris entitled lie Col.
lectionneur, in which he reduced to an
exact science the leading principles of
his favorite pastime. In default of a
more BETTING name he coined the
word Philately to designate the col
lecting, the pursuit, and study of the
various designs exhibited by the post.
age stamps of all nations. Mr.. Her
pin styled the postage stamp collector
"Philatist," and these two terms, the
one designating the pursuit and the
other a professor or amateur in that
pursuit, are now generally recognized
as standard words in our latest litera-
ture.
Another somewhat less popular
writer has suggested the term Tim
biology as a more comprehensive ex-
preston, but Philately has a long dis
lance the start and appears to be
much the preferred term by the great
majority of writers. The literal mean
ing of Philately is "Love of prepay
ment," which is at best rather far
fetched and obscure derivation. The
word Tfmbrology, on the other hand,
literally signifies 1.-The science or
knowledge of stamps and SEALS"
A late English writer goes so far as
to recommend that the pursuit of
postage stamp collecting be introduced
into common schools as practical
help to the study of modern history.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

A LONDON cablegram OF the 7tt
inst. says that the people of England
are pleased over the result of the late
election in this country. Of course
they are. Who could expect it to be
otherwise?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

THERE You ARE 1T has always
been thought that in the fierce con-
test for wage-rates with aliens, in this
country, that there were pursuits in
volving mental ability of such high
order and a degree of familiarity with
our customs and habits and the idiom
of our language, which would forever
keep them closed to the little brown
man of the Orient. Even that fond
hope has been ruthlessly swept aside
by St. Paul telegram of the 9th
ult., in which it is stated that, "a
visit to the business colleges of that
city, and its twin Minneapolis, betrays
the fact that nearly 1000 Japs are be-
ing educated in telegraphy, shorthand
and typewriting. These men have all
been promised places on two of the
great transcontinental lines; in fact,
nearly all OF them are in school at the
request of these railroad companies.
1t is said that in business college at
La Crosse there are nearly as many
more engaged in learning these occu-
pations. They are bright and quick
to learn. 1t is understood many OF
them will be employed by the railroad
companies Immediately after election.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

THURsToN county deserves to re.
main in the tolls of the enemy when
her vote re.elects Rogers, a man who
has never, by word or act, shown any
friendship for our people. Oh, won't
his supporters curse when he again
performs the pole-cat act upon them
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

THE New York World notes as an
indication of tendency towards
equality of the sexes the increasing
readiness of American college girls to
engage in hazing." The late cam.
paign bell and horn mania here points
in the same direction. Neither indi.
cation points towards an upper plane
of morals, and it is hoped will speedily
subside.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

WHILE the saloons were all closed
on election day and presumably no
liquor was drank, we saw several PEG.
pie who were not sober by a jugfull.
1t is probable, however, they were as
prudent as the deacon, who laid in a
supply for twenty-four hours Saturday
night, so as to avoid dissertation of the
Sabbath.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

The steamship Cleveland was
wrecked on the northern coast about
30 miles north of Nome, fortnight
ago, and was total loss. She was la.
den with 400 tons OF coal, belonging
to government for the military force
at Nome,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

IT is estimated that it will take an
even hundred million dollars to run
the city of New York the coming
year. The Empire City never does
anything by halves, however.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

WHY couldn't the census enumera.
ton of the United States have been an
even 100000? 1t would have been
so much easier remembered than &c.
245 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

EIGHT distinct shocks of earthquake
were felt at Jacksonville. Ga, on the
3lst ult. They came at intervals of
from few minutes to half an hour,
and although the tremors were quite
severe no damage has been reported.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

WAIT q few months and we'll have
the satisfaction of placing this cut al
the head of column OF events that
were forecast by the STANDARD in the
late c.mpaipn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

G. F. Mann, proprietor of the
Turkish bathrooms at Aberdeen, was
robbed OF 500 last week while taking
nap. 1t was in O drawer in the
room, and was composed entirely oil
50-cent pieces.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

TRUE to their expansion policy the
Mark Hanna and Mckinley gang, al
the late election, in this State, an
annexed the Progressively gang and
the genuine, loyal Democracy are To
be congratulated that they are now rid
of the corrupt crowd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

ALL the Presidential candidates
voted last Tuesday, and while it can.
not be charged that either voted fol
himself, it is safe to say that each
voted for the electors favorable to him.
self.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

The idiotic wheelbarrow bets are
now being paid. The penalty in such
wagers is on both parties, and the one
looks as foolish riding, as the other
does playing horsey."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

MAINE will probably lose q Con-
gresham and Washington gain
one, in the new apportionment based
upon the census reports.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

1T is evident that His Accidency
had his sphincter muscle in good order
when he voided over the heads of
friend aud foe in the late contest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

UNDER the unmistakable signs oil
impending change of our form of gov.
eminent, while we fear for the worst
let us hope for the best.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

IT is claimed that the Republicans
will have a majority OF 81 in the lower
branch of Congress and total of 40
in the Senate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

A NUMBER of years ago, before he was
famous, Theodore Roosevelt was asked
how he pronounced his name when it
was introduced in this country. and
what it meant. Here is his answer !:
Ny name is pronounced Roosevelt. the
8 with almost sound; introduced
about 1929; Dutch; means field of
roses"
An apology should be made to the
Queen of Flowers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
The Work Begun.

The Oregonian is beginning to sugar
coat John Chinaman so that the pub
lie can swallow him, or at least ex-
hibit less repugnance at the dose. 1t
declares that the Chinaman of the Pa
cific isles is different being from the
coolies OF California and that the
heather is admitted to social and bust
ness equality at Hawaii. 1t quotes
from q nameless correspondent, pre-.
sumably located at Honolulu, who is
made to say: "Those who know him
the Chinaman only on the Pacific
Slope do not know him at all. There
he is despised mental, outside the
pale of society, abused and tolerated
because he can't be wholly gotten rid
of. In these favored isles he is a man
among men, the faithful and trusted
servant, and often occupies important
places in public affairs; he is wei.
coined to any society for which he has
fitted himself. And so we'll has he
improved the exceptional opportuni-
ties that have come to him in Hawaii
that he is sometimes able to grace the
most select social functions. Last
week l attended reception at Oahu
College, given to the new President
and his wife. There, among the elite
of the city, l saw Chinese and Japan.
csc men and women, some in their
national costumes" Thus you have
it. Already the attempt is begun to
assimilate" the yellow devil. As if
Pacific Coasters cannot read the char
acter of the dragon worshipers, from
the atrocities committed upon white
men and women in the late war, if not
from the leprous creatures which pol.
lutte the country and afford striking
evidence of their degeneracy at leper's
island i'll the Hawaiian group.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

If Boss Hanna could substitute the
full "Growler" for the full dinner
pail, he would make votes in some
quarters.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09
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The output of Klondike gold this
season is estimated at $2O,OOO,OOO,
most of which came to repositories in
his State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

IT turns out that the people we're
thinking" in the late campaign
but of deviltry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

BISHOP Potter, of New York, has
not quite made up his mind which is
worse-the ebsequious funkeyism oil
the common people abroad or the free.
and-easy manners of the independent
American citizen. On his last visit to
England the Bishop was addressed as
"Your Grace" until the phrase be-
came nightmare. When he arrived
home again it happened that the first
person to address him as he walked
down the gang-plank was longshore
man, who knew him. Hello, bish
how are you -" said the man, and the
Bishop fell to thinking which of the
two styles he preferred.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

THE Republicans claim a majority
of $4,000 for Mckinley in the State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-11-09

ONLY four States have a larger ma.
jority majority than New York CITY.