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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
OBSOLETE WEDDING CUSTOMS.
1t is Much Easier to Don the Sken Harness
Now.

/ Il do not know how the thing orig.
mated, or where it came FROM" OBJ
served an old Washington resident
says the Washington Star, "but l do
know Of a custom in my boyhood days
IN Washington, say so years ago, that,
rs far as can learn, does not exist
now. 1t was of draping street door
knobs with purple or gold-colored rib
bons the day a wedding was to be Gel
ebrated in a house. 1t was the GUS
tom certainly in the old First ward
all OF the city lying between Fiftee nth
street and Rock creek-and am sure
in some other sections, if not all over
the city. l was told once that the
custom prevailed in Europe many
years ago, but had fallen into disuse
there. Very often, if the occupants of
the house, the parents Of the bride, or
Others did not provide the outside
door decoration, friends furnished it.
The mark was hung like the ordinary
funeral Grape from the outside door
knob. In the great majority of the
cases purple ribbon was used, but l
have seen gold-colored ribbon used.
The ends hung long always, reaching
to the level of the bottom OF the door.
l have known OF this decoration being
placed on doors even without the con-
sent of the parties who were to be mar
ried, and understood that it was done
by instruction of the clergyman who
was to perform the marriage, and who
did it for his own protection in cases
where the marriage bans had not been
regularly made public in the church.
The custom of reading out marriage
bans was almost universal in the early
days of Washington, all denomina.
tions joining in it. In some churches
they were read on three successive
Sundays, in others on two Sundays,
while i'll others on but one Sunday.
In cases where the people who were to
be married were not church.goers, or
who did not desire that their bans
should be published in the churches,
some clergymen demanded that pub.
lie notice should be given of the we'd
ding by the door-knob decoration,
which was hung at early breakfast
time and remained on the knob until
after the wedding was celebrated. In
cases where there were TO be weddings
at churches / have known of similar
sign being given. Some ministers ob.
jected very seriously to the custom,
though Others were as strongly in its
favor. / have not seen anything, or,
indeed, heard any one talk even, of
the custom for at least SO years, but it
was very generally observed a half
century ago here, and, for all l know,
in other cities"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE SKIN.
One May Garry a Picture Of Friend Upon
His Flesh Perpetually.

A scientific discovery is bound to be
picturesque and interesting, and must
attract universal attention. A Rou-
manian chemist named Dinkeresco has
discovered a means of combining the
substances which are used in sensiti-
zing paper for Photographic purposes
so that they can be applied to the
human cuticle without injuring it, and
the skin thus be made sensitive plate
for the printing of photography.
Dinkeresco's remarkable discovery is a
combination of photography and the
etching process, and that to some ex-
tent the image is "bitten" into the
cuticle.
At any rate, the impression is per-
manent, the image is clear and dis.
tinct, and the skin is not made mega.
tive, but really a sort of sensitized
paper. The impression does not wear
away with the change of the tissues
and the renewal of the surface Of the
skin because the substances or changes
which have been produced by the pro-
cess of photography are renewed ac-
cording to tho notifications produced
by the "biting" process, just as those
of a tattooed outline are. And what
ever the mechanical means employed,
the results are remarkable. BY this
means every human being becomes a
sort OF Photographic album. The like
ness of his friends, landscape views
associated with his childhood or with
significant events in his life, portraits
of the great men and heroes whom he
admires and many other things may
be reproduced beautifully and perma-
nently on his surface.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
CHINESE ARE GREAT LIARS.
Business Rests Not on Mutual Confidence, but
Mutual Dependence.

! When the Chinese people feel at
liberty TO speak with frankness they
are severe critics OF their own social
condition. They admit that untruth-
fulness and want OF integrity are ma
tional vices, but they do not declare
that truih'ulness and integrity are to
be regarded IA national virtues. In
these things the sages failed to realize
in practice their own exalted teachings
and their defects have been palliated
by their disciples. Mencius taught
that men should not "bend an inch"
in order to "straighten ten feet" lest
the evil principle being introduced
they should bend ten feet to straighten
an inch, but in the incidents of his
lille there are many cases of his bend
ing for no better reason than that he
was under the power of the spirit of
the times. There is saying often
heard from the lips Of the Chinese
"Falsehood is the wisdom of the supe-
rior man." The man of culture and
virtue knows when and how to pre-
varicate. lie is no bungler in this art!
There is much business honesty in
China, but the root OF that honesty is
not fidelity to fundamental convic.
tions; it is rather strong sense OF
business responsibility, a realization
that "honesty is the best policy" and
that failure to meet obligations will
bring exposure and loss. The larger
the transactions the greater the re.
sponsibilities and the stronger and
more numerous the checks against
dishonest dealing. Thus, as business
increases in importance the quality of
business integrity improves, but the
humble huckster who has "moving
price" for his wares, according to the
shrewdness or gullibility OF his GUS
toners, is at heart as honest man as
the prosperous merchant who sells at
zone price" to all customers. The
vast volume of trade in China does not
rest for security upon mutual conf
dence in character, but upon mutual
dependence. Business is safeguarded
by family responsibility, by official
supervision, by trade guilds, by indi-
vidual security and above all by de-
sire for a good reputation to inaure
permanent prosperity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
THE ART OF ENTERTAINING.

The house itself may be helpful in
making visitors feel at home, says
Mrs. Burton Kingsland in the Septem-
Der Ladies Home Journal We
should have nothing too fine for COM
fort. and welcome our friends in rooms
made homelike by our daily use.
1t is we'll to have easy rules about
breakfast. 1t is customary to give
ones guests the option of having tea
or coffee, rolls and fruit sent to their
rooms, or Of joining the family.
No hostess apologies for any guest.
All are on the same social plane while
under her roof, and should receive
equal consideration.
1t is a disputed point whether host
or guest should suggest retiring for
the night. 1t relieves visitors of en-
barrassment to know the ways of the
household, and readiness to comply
with them is mark OF politeness.
1t shows no lack OF cordiality to re.
frain from urging friends to extend
their visit. They probably have other
pleasant plans, and hostess may be
asking a great favor when she fancies
that she is conferring one.
Experienced entertainers recon-
mend that the men should generally
spend their mornings together and
women enjoy each others society.
All meet at luncheon.
Hosts and guests meet in the draw
ing or living room before the meals.
Not less than five, nor more than Is
minutes, should be allowed for all to
assemble.
Every guest should be made to feel
that his or her presence has added to
the pleasure of the entertainment, and
conferred personal qualification
upon the hosts.
A prompt expression of qualification
in remembering the visit, at once,
upon returning home, is an evidence
Of good breeding.
A guest should hold sacred any
thing that may be learned of the fam
lily or the peculiarities of any member
of the household where hospitality has
been accepted.
Visitors should fall in readily with
any plan proposed for their pleasure,
showing a disposition to be easily
amused and interested, but must not
seem dependent for amusement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
Warmly Appreciative.
Washington Star.

"See the melting sunset" exclaimed
the poetic young woman. "See how
the crystal tints seem to be stolen
from the rainbow mist and hung
boldly over the mountain, like BAN
ners of beauty, only to fade, alas!
with the dying daylight"
al beg your pardon" said the young
man with close.cut hair, but would
you mind saying all that again?"
"Do you think it so very pretty?"
az should say so! I'm going to
write it down. Melting sunset,
crystal tints,' rainbow mist dying
daylight'-they're great! You see,
Pm going to run an American bar in
Europe and I've been puzzled almost
to death trying to think up new
names for mixed drinks"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
A Witty Justice.

One day, before the late lord chief
justice took sick he was sitting in
court when another barrister, leaning
across the benches during the hearing
of trial for bigamy. whispered
Russell, what's the extreme penalty
for bigamy?" 1.-TWO mothers,in. law"
instantly replied Russell. On one oc-
casion Lord Russell went to help the
liberals in q certain campaign. He
began his speech with some very badly
pronounced Scotch. After the confu.
sion caused by his blunder had sub
sided, Sir Charles Russell Gas he was
them said: Gentlemen, I do not
speak Scotch, but vote Scotch" Ire
mendous applause followed, whereupon
Sir Charles proceeded, land 1 some
times drink Scotch" With this his
hold on the audience was secured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
PORK AS SEEN IN HISTORY.
Various Contentious Have Arisen Over Its Use
As Food,

New York Express
The hog Of today constitutes no less
than $40 different articles OF COM
merce, and next to cotton and wheat
furnishes the largest values in exports
from the United States. Its name has
become all epithet. Its application to
man means greed and brutishness. 1t
is commonly supposed to be scaven-
ger, like the puddle duck. 1t takes
mud baths. So do men. There is
much virtue in mud. The hog bathcs
in pools of it to coat his skin against
the attacks of insects; man dips his
festered hide in it to improve his Cir
culation and draw out his gout and
rheumatism. The hog is pachyderma-
tous; so is man - Notwithstanding
Culyer's classification. | have seen
men, know men today, with skins
thicker than the hide OF the rhinoceros.
The hog is omnivorous-so is man.
The hog is carnivorous by choice-so
is man. The hog is herbivorous, gram
ivorous, gramnivorous and phytivor-
GUS by education-so is man.
These reflections are induced by the
indignities offered useful animal. The
hog was the cleanest of beasts until
man built sty and imprisoned him
in filth, fattened him on filth, killed
him in filth and ate him in filth. No
animal, wild or domestic, is so clean
about its bed as the hog. 1t wants
pure, sweet, fresh straw every time.
The hog has brains. 1t has been
known to excel the pointer in scent
ing quail. An authcn ic instance is
mentioned by Bingley in "Memoirs of
British Quadrupeds" of keen scented
SOW that would stand at birds which
the dogs had missed. Whoever heard
OF an educated OK or sheep? Yet we
have had on our stage educated hogs
that could spell and play cards, count
and tell the time. Hogs make docile
pets. Many poor family has its pet
pig sleeping on the pallet beside the
children, privileged to the best in the
house.
The hog caused the biggest mutiny
ever known in the history of the world,
and was responsible for men being
blown from the muzzles of cannon
When Great Britain shipped cartridges
to India for the native troops she reck-
oned without her host, for the ammu-
milton was creased with lard, which so
offended the religious scruples of the
Sepoys that they arose as one man in
rebellion. The American hog nearly
caused war between Germany and the
United States and only the diplomacy
of Whitelaw Reid obtained for the
animal admission into France. And
it will be remembered that hog came
very near causing a war between this
country and England, at San Juan,
only about quarter of cen ury ago.
Moses and Mohammed were opposed
to the hog because, while it divides the
hoof and is cloven footed, yet it chews
not the cud. The camel is not eaten
for opposite reasons-it chews the cud,
but is not cloven-footed. The hare is
also unclean, because while it chews
the cud it divides not the hoof. All
civilized nations have passed and re-
passed laws governing what a man
shall eat and how much it shall cost
him, but the only sumptuary measure
that ever stood the test of time is the
law of Moses concerning the hog. 1t
has been ON the statute book for $3.50
years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
SPANISH WAR PENSIONS GROW
There Already Have Been More Applications
Than Men in Service

The pension Office has just br ough
up to July l, 1900, the record of the
pensions applied for and granted on
account of service in the Spanish war
Even the officials who had an idea OF
the number of applications filed, are
astounded at the result.
Already more pensions have been
applied for on account of the war than
the number of men who saw actual
service in it.
In all, 3O,9S1 pensions have been ap
piled for within two years after the
cessation of hostilities, out of an army
of 100000, one-half of whom were
never out of camp.
1t is estimated that by this time
next year the total number OF applica-
tions for pensions on account of the
Spanish war will have reached the
grand total of 10000. That is, within
three years after their muster in, pen-
sions will have been applied for on
account of one-fourth of the men en-
listed for the war.
Very few applications for pensions
have been actually refused. Although
only 1874 pensions, aggregating about
100000 n year, have been allowed,
this is not because it is considered the
applicants have not valid claims, but
because the records and rolls for the
Spanish war are defective and incom-
plete, and the war department cannot
promptly furnish the necessary infor-
nation regarding the military service
of the applicants.
Only small percentage of the ap.
plications came from soldiers of the
regular army or their dependents, al
though a large percentage of the men
who saw service were the regular
troops.
The applications are pouring in from
members Of the volunteer army who
were smitten in the camps.
Diseases Of all kinds which it is
claimed wholly incapacitated the VIC
Tins for work are alleged in the appli.
cations. Victims of fever and dysen-
terry predominant, and the notorious
camps, like Alger, near Washington,
and Chickamaugua Park, Ga, show
the greatest number of unfortunates
The death of nearly every volunteer
who has passed away since the war is
traced in the applications for pensions
to disease contracted at the camps.
The number of invalids is in excess
of that OF the dependents, however.
For such short time after a war this
is unprecedented. So few men were
actually killed or disabled in battle as
to make the total number of appli-
cants for pensions on this account in
significant in the general figures.
This department is doing all in its
power to hasten the adjudication of
the pension claims growing out of the
Spanish war;" said Deputy Commits
sioner Kelly lately. "The claims are
coming in steadily, but the war de-
partment is unable to furnish this de-
partment with statements relative to
the status of the claimants. AS soon
as this date is available the work will
60 ahead rapidly"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
Reason for II.
Boston Transcript.

The Skeptic-And you always pray
in full faith Of receiving what you ask
for?
The deacon-Always.
The skeptic-But have known you
to ask for things you didn't get.
The deacon-Oh, that was because
it was not best that l should have
them.
The skeptic-I see. Sort OF heads l
min, tails you lose affair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
Matter of Fact.
Brooklyn Life.

Mrs. Floodyer-Oh, Mr.. Bats, how
I enjoyed your lovely volume of
poems!
Batts-You're very kind. indeed.
Do you like the Alcaic meter?
Mrs. Floodyer-Alcaic meter? Oh,
see, you want to change the subject.
Modesty's the crown of genius. But
really / can't say. Does it save much
gas"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
A Child's PRAYER.

When from the shores of Dreamland
/ cross the ocean of Sleep,
pray the good fairies will guard me
And the angels their vigils keep.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
At the Seaside.
Boston Transcript.

t.
Resort hotel-keeper-Any guests in
this evenings train?
Bus driver-Nobody to speak of.
Only single trunk woman and a
grip gent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14

WHY is the letter like midday?
Because it is in the middle of day and
begins afternoon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-09-14
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AND
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-05
SNIP, Err AND NOTES.

u. NJ Ratcliff, the widely known and
ps osperous stockman Of Cunningham,
topped the market with a load OF good
uslediuln weight packers. He ships here
exclusively. a. he says that this market
kpays him better than any other.
4 Andy Horner was UP from Kingman.
He is one of the old-time stockmen Of
this section. ETIe had a car Of 23o-pound
kces II yesterday which sold for one of
TIE high prices Of the day.
L. Il Smith, e feeder and shipper OF
Pratt obtained the bulk price yesterday
fcr car of medium light weight pack
ess ne had on sale yesterday.
Dan Winn. the jovial and experienced
ehiQper and feeder OF UdaI. came up
yes day with q car of heavy weight
packers which he sold for the top price
fer chat class. Mr.. VIM is one Of the
ST liked stockmen trading on the local
market. He is an thorough business man
and an all around good fellow.
5. J. Butts. q farmer and extensive
feeder Of Muivane, was in yesterday with
a car Of heavy weight packers which
brought a stin bulk price. He{las been
shipping here for years.
Seymour Clark OF Benton sold a car Of
24o-pound hogs on the market yesterday
fer the bulk sum. Mr.. Clark started in
business g few years ago with nothing
Of the most prosperous stockmen In the
Vicinity Of Benton
II A Probst Of Bluff City was on the
market Yesterday He is q regular ship
per here. He was e1ore than - easet
With the saI Of q car OF swine he Aad II
which brought the bulk price.
". s Thomas the extensive shipper OF
Pbnca City, was up again yesterday with
a car OF 223-pound hogs which sold well
Efe trades here exclusively.
w J. PopeIweli, a prominent feeder
Rnd stookmau Of Rome, yesterday OBJ
VaiRed good price for a car Of Hight
7geifht packers he had in
Dunaway & Gregory the well-known
iEhippsrs and cattIemen Of Tonkava, were
lon the market yesterday with car Of
snedium weight swine which brought
satisfactory price. slthouzh Tonkawa IS
comparatively now town. yet sur
prising large number Of hogs are ship
ped from there
Steiner & Blair. the veteran shippers
OF Lyons. came in late last evening with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-05
NET CHANGE IRFLNG.
Stock Market Remains Mar
row and Professional.
BANK REPORT FORECAST
Bonds Dull but Well Held
The Exchange Situation.

New York, May 4.-The stock market
maintained its narrow and professional
character today. As though to vary the
appearances Of recent moRotony in the
market, yesterdays slight upward move
menr was continued AZ the opening OF to-
day, instead Of starting il the opposite
direction. But this was hardly more
than a device of the small traders 10 give
an appearance OF strength 10 the mar
ket. and their realizing sales before the
close brought prices back TO about last
nights level and left the net changes in
significant, except IN a few usually mac
tive stocks. Sugar retained its relative
prominence. though on decreased vol
ume Of dealings. 1t was lifted above
yesterdays close once or twice with diff
ficulty and lost about point on the day.
Long Island ran off 81. seemingly on
realizing on the signing by the governor
OF the bill authorizing railroad bridge
at He'll Gate, but in the late dealings
the stock scored q rapid recovery of fouI
haIf-points. The steel stocks showed
some rather languid evidences Of posi-
tive strength without any particular
news 70 account for 1t, beyond the pub
lished opinion of the president OF one OF
the compa MES, arguing that the present
low stocks in the yards and thaNlmpos-
sibiuty OF competition from Europe in
sures against any considerable reaction IN
prices. The strength of the London mar
ket helped the opening advance here bat
London sold moderately on the advance.
The usual forecast Of tomorrow's bank
statement indicates that the loss Of cash
by reason Of the gold exports, amount
ing to 81 500. 900, has been more than on
set by the grains on sub-treasury opera
lions and on the interior express move
ment. AS the gold exported is going
abroad as a loan, the reserve require
ments will be increased by a loan ex-
pansion. A bid was made up onhrdl
pansion A bid was made on the stock
exchange Of per cent for GALL loans,
but no loan was placed at that dgure,
while amounts were loaned at lower fig
ures both before and after the bid. Ster-
ling exchange was slightly firm again to-
day, in spite OF slightly easier money In
London. AS the present gold movement
is towards Paris, and as no steamer sails
direct 10 France until next Thursday,
there were no exchange bills offered for
sale against gold export. Closing prices
OF stocks were as follows: