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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08
Washington STANDARD
OLYMPIA. WASH.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 5, 1901.
Snobb!sh Sampson.

LIVER since Admiral Sampson failed
to wre>t the honors for destruction OF
the Spanish navy at Santiago, from
Admiral 1chlev, he seems to have ex-
hlhlted only the characteristics OF a
churl. or a Senator Allen declared the
other day in the L. :. senate, in lam
gnage more forcihle than elegant, Of a
"concelted ass.
His latest break, which has aroused
a whirlwind OF indignant protest, and
condemnation, is in letter of en-
dorsement OF gunner Morgan's modest
request for promotion for meritorious
service.
Admiral Sampson admits in his let
ter that Morgan has good profession
al ability; that he has likewise that
which distinguishes him from other
warrant oflicers-a gentlemanlv bear
ing and that he might possibly
compare favorably, professionally and
IN personal conduct with other officers
OF that grade; STILL" declares this Of
fetal snob, it is earnestly to be hoped
that the Secretary of the Navy will
not take advantage Of his authority
to appoint certain number of war
rant officers to the grade of Ensign"
He states as a reason for this pro-
test that, during times OF peace, naval
officers are more in demand for orna-
ment than use, in representing the
country abroad, and it is important
that the navy's representatives shall
be at least "men of refinement" He
then states it as his deliberate opinion
that "the vast majority of warrant
officers could not fulfill this require.
ment."
SO much stress is placed upon this
matter, that the writer requests that
it be brought to the immediate atten.
ton OF the Secretary of the Navy.
Senator Allen, in commenting upo,
this letter in open debate, said that it
only confirmed what he had always
believed, that there was a snobbish
aristocracy in both the army and
navy that did not comport with our
form of government and was a dis
grace to the nation.
II this "arrant towards" reasons
and recommendations are to be con-
sidered, declared the indignant Sena-
tor, then any worthy man, no matter
how splendid his service, if born under
an inauspicious star, if he comes from
the rank of the plebians, must be for.
ever debarred from promotion, simply
because he may not be skilled in the
Chesterfeldian graces of his high-born
brother, who may be an imbecile men,
tally and a tasselated military sa.
trap" in his tastes, disposition and de.
pertinent. 1t closes the gate to every
poor boy of that pathway which leads
to fame and glory, trod so successfully
by many of our ancestors and which
embodies and teaches more than any.
thing else the equality proclaimed in
the Declaration of Independence, that
all men are created free and equal in
their political rights. Special adapta-
ton for court service was the last
qualification thought of by those who
framed that immortal document,
which is, and ever will be, the clearest
statement Of the principles of free
government.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

EMPEROR William of Germany was
assailed while driving to the railroad
station in Berlin. Tuesday. A work.
ingman named Weiland threw a piece
OF iron into the imperial carriage
which inflicted a slight injury on the
royal cheek. The assailant is an cpl.
leptic and weak minded,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08
at Looks Like Hill Was in Earnest

This is the exact phraseology of q
headline in late issue of the Tacoma
Ledger. 1t may pass criticism in the
Titwillow town which put up its little
beak for capital honors, but it would
not do for an Olympia schoolgirl, even
in her first attempt at essay. writing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

IT'S lucky for Great Britain that
the Beers are not as numerous as the
FilipiDos. and its lucky for the United
States that the Filipinos are not as
good fighters as the Beers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

Doesn't it jar you to hear the son of
an Irish ditch digger prating about
the danger Of the naval service being
contaminated by the promotion of en-
listed men to the quarterback and
ward ro0m9
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

Mrs. NATIONS appetite has been
whetted by her success in closing q
few saloons in Kansas, where they are
unlawful, and she now announces her
intention to close every saloon in the
country. The good woman probably
doesn't fully realize the extent of the
country or the number OF saloons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08
Oh, What a Difference.

Even the OregOaidn admits that the
late Inauguration ceremonies at Wash
ington partook more OF the nature
of coronation of an emperor OF
king than Inauguration of Presi-
dent of the leading republic. Never
before has this ceremony been at
tended with the pomp and grandeur
it was this week. II was eminently
military in character and trains OF
soldiers were whirled across this CONT
nent and naval vessels ploughed the
seas to carry the eminently respecta-
BILE class of people of the social stand.
ing" that Admiral Sampson presents
as requisite for court manners and
lordly etiquette. 1t is all over, but
it has left an impression that we have
outgrown that simplicity which used
to be our boast, as an indication of
the difference between a government
founded upon individual rights and
one dominated by hereditary sway.
This is what the Oregonian says of
the scene in our national capital Mon
day:
Blue coated soldiers swarming
through the halls OF Congress in ses-
sion; man, not on horseback, it is
true, but wearing the uniform of war,
rapping at the Speakers desk for order
there's picture of military despotism
for you. And all this preliminary to the
Inauguration of man who looks like
Napoleon.
It it the domination of wealth over
Drawn, the first step towards the rule
of the lordly and the supremacy of
caste over the natural rights of man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

w. II. RUBLEE, of Wisconsin, has
been nominated by the President for
Consul-General at Hong Kong, the
place made vacant by the drowning OF
Consul Wildman on the Rio Janeiro,
off the Golden Gate, a few days ago,
during a fog.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

Poor Sampson! Don't he and
Hobson beat the band for indiscretion
one with his pen and the other with
his tongue? Nine officers out of ten
agree with Simpsons letter, but the
other eight of them bad sense enough
not to put themselves on record.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

AT Wilkesbarre, Pa. last week,
Nicholas Burkhart was married to
Mary Jane Reaker. only thirteen
years of age, with the agreement in
writing that the bride shall not be
claimed by the husband for three
years, or until she is sixteen years oil
age. The groom is %. The bride
naively declares that cit is better ia
be married, because we love each
other. We'd get married anyhow
sometime"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

In addition to looting foreign sol.
diers, the poor Chinese are now con.
fronted by an awful famine in two
provinces-a famine in which cannibal-
ism has already become common,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

A KANSAS saloon keeper has ordered
a room made of boiler. plate iron,
which he will mount ON wheels and
use as a travelling bar-room. He has
had one experience with Mrs. Nation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

SOME Smart Alec of reporter de.
clares his belief that whom Tesla opens
communication with inhabitants of
the planet OF Mars he will use his hat
for transmitter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

SENATOR GALLINGER thinks the
Congressional private pension mill
is grinding too much. grist, and has
proposed a break in the shape of a
Congressional investigating commit
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

1T seems that the government has
finally decided upon the name of Ne
braska for the warship to be built by
the Moraus.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

The Ratchet made George Washing
ton famous, but it seems quite proba-
BILE that it will make Carrie Nation in
famous.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

THE country owes vote OF thanks
to Senator Morgan for having publicly
exposed the subserviency of Republi-
can Senators to the British govern
ment in dealing with Nicaragua Canal
legislation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08
An Amended Reminiscence.

The late dedication of the new
Methodist church in this city revives
the old story describing how Rev. ].
f. Devore, forty-fve years ago, OBJ.
tanned lumber TO build the old church
edifice originally erected on the corner
OF Fourth and Adams streets.
The story which is well known to
every old Olympian is going the
rounds of the down-Sound papers, but
its recital lacks one quite prominent
| factor.
Rev. J. F. Devore was sent to the
Western Washington country as a
missionary in the early fifties, with
Olympia FIR his headquarters. OF
course, there was no Methodist church
building in the young capital city in
those primitive times, but Rev. Devore
having secured nice corner lot began
| casting about a. how to erect a suitable
house o! worship. One OF his initial
efforts was to go to Tumwater and so.
licit lumber subscription from the
sawmill proprietor OF that little ham
let. The Seattle papers have it that
the mill was owned and operated by
certain "store keeper" who said to
Devore, 40 yes, young man, you may
have all the lumber you can raft down
to Olympia in one day."
AS is well known to early settlers
here, the then young and stalwart
preacher appeared the next morning
bright and early in work clothes and a
lunch bucket in his hand.
BY the going down of the sun he had
actually built a raft containing lum-
Der enough to erect the church edifice
which has served from the time Of its
completion, nearly half century ago,
up to date of last Sunday, when the
new church was dedicated. That ia
nous raft was floated down the Des-
chutes channel and towed to point
on the beach near the foot of Adams
street. So much for the story now be.
ing told by those who know it second
hand only.
10 render this little scrap of his.
tory complete, the name Of another
old settler should be mentioned with
due honors. The "store keeper" and
mill owner at Tumwater who furnished
the lumber for the church and entered
heartily into the alleged "joke" perpe-
trated by preacher Devore, was Cap.
tain Clanric Crosby, a conspicuous
character OF Thurston county and the
whole Sound country in those days.
With this amendment the story is
worthy Of being listed as one of the
many cherished "reminiscences still
fresh in the minds of Western WASH
ington's brave and hardy old settlers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

GAS ToRTA
1 !! H1h' Kind You l!,. A!x,r asgIt
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-08

Concluded on Third Page.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

The Adams County Bank has
money to loan on improved real estate
in Adams and Lincoln counties
whether deed or held on railroad con-
tract. We make loans on lowest
terms, with or without commission,
light expenses, no delays. Correspon-
dence solicited.
If you want Superior drill you
should give us your order at once, as
nearly all those we bought for our
spring trade are ordered now. We
also handle the Burk drill.-Ritzville
Hardware Co.
We have II carload OF Garland stoves
and ranges now enroute.-Ritzville
Hardware Co.
Oliver chilled. Flying Dutchman
and Deere plows at the R;tzville Hard
ware Co.
Unlimited money at lowest rates to
loan ON improved land.-O. r. Hol-
comb
Dorman Bios. Real estate bought
and sold. Farm loans and insurance
Carney, the painter, hangs wallpaper
in the best and latest style.
Estimates given on all kinds of
plumbing at j. j. Joyce's.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
Visit the Schools.

Parents should not neglect the very
important duty of visiting the public
schools. 1t is a duty they owe to
their children, to the teachers and to
the community. They are all inter-
ested in the welfare of their offspring
and are willing to sacrifice hard earn
ings and take up the heavy burdens
that their children may become we'll
educated and enjoy all the advantages
in life; but they overlook the impor-
portant matter OF visiting the schools.
Some, no doubt, are indifferent, some
think they cannot spare the time,
while possibly Others think they are
not wanted. But this is mistake.
The patrons OF the school are always
made welcome. 1t is not only encour-
aging to the public to show that you
are interested in their well-being, but
it is also encouraging to the teachers
to know that their work is appreciat-
ed. Everyone can find time to visit
the schools, at least once year. This
is not only of Importance to the teach
ers and pupils, but it is Of interest to
the visitor to note the marked i'm
provement in the school system from
year to year, especially since the days
when the sturdy urchin sat on the
hard stool in the log cabin, and was
taught readin,' 'ritin' and 'rithmetic
by the schoolmaster, whose only mo-
tive OF persuasion was a rawhide.
1t should be remembered that the
public school is the stepping stone of
free government, and we might say, of
civilization. Therefore, every advan-
tage should be given the school child
rem, as it is but few years until the
rising generation will be called upon
to handle the reins OF government.
The large two-story brick building
with all the modern conveniences,
located on an elevation which makes
it both healthy and scenic, is the first
to attract the eye of the visitor. The
building contains four rooms and
basement. This structure was erect
ed in 1891, and is credit to the town.
But is it the school system that
should be most highly admired?
There are at present about 200 pupils
receiving instructions from the five
teachers. One is much impressed by
the order and strict discipline prac-
ticed in each of the departments. The
careful attention given to enforce
ment of punctuality and attendance
by The principal has reduced hardness
and absence to minimum. All
pupils, tardy or absent, must report
to the principal and furnish good and
sufficient excuses. Only the best edu-
Gators are employed in the various
departments and past history shows
that the wisdom in selecting teachers
has been above average. Ritzville
may well be proud of her institute of
learning.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

Lost-Gold friendship heart with
small diamond set and letter M. Leave
at this office.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
Kansas Valley.
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
Seeding has been in order since the
10Th ult. Winter wheat was never in
better condition.
James Johnson and son OF Day ton,
were in the valley last week looking
after land. @t
Our old time friend Paul Burnes of
Cherokee county, Kansas, is in our
midst again looking for location.
We told Paul he would come back
again when he was here last fall. He
reports good times in Kansas.
L. w. McKinsey OF the valley, is
representing New York nursery Co.,
and has ordered road wagon OF T. c.
Martin Of Washtucna, and will help
fan the dust this summer.
The literary at the Burkhart school
house will stand adjourned until Sat
urday night, the 10th OF November
next at 7 p. IN. The question to be
summerfallowed on the above date is
"Resolved that the American civil
war should have been arrested by
compromise"
1t is with sorrow that he note the
death OF Mrs. holland OF Fairview, and
we all extend sympathy to the bereav'
ed family.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
To the Ladies'.

The ladies of Ritzville and Adams
county are invited to call and view
the great wealth of imported creations
Just received. The goods are all the
best of the new and old world produc-
tions that are to be in vogue this sea-
son, and.include golf skirts and tailor
made suits in profusion. The most
exclusive, select and favorite modes in
the realm of millinery are on display.
Hats from Paris are shown along side
of the most fetching creations from
other notable millinery authorities.
l also have special line OF children's
ready-made garments.-MRs. HALLIN.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
Coming Events.

County commissioners meet April ].
Presbytery OF Spokane, Fairfield, April 16 IS.
State Press Association, Grays Harbor, July.
Grand lodge of Washington l. O. o. F., Spokane
June 4.
Inland Empire Teachers association, Moscow,
Idaho March 2S-30
Oregon K. Q. T. NJ. state convention, Portland
April Is.
British Columbia A. o. U. W.. grand lodge,
Vancouver, March 10.
Montana Stockgrowers' association annual
meeting, Miles City, April l6.
North Montana Roundup association, Fort
Benton, April %.
Washington Grand lodge A. o. U. W., and De-
gree of Honor, Spokane, April 10.
AT OPERA HOUSE.
Uncle Toms Cabin, March IS
March 80, 1901, The Village Parson.
Eli Perkins. April 20.
The Wrong Mr.. Wright, Nov. %.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
New Years-Jan. /.
Lincoln's Birthday-Feb. II.
Washington's Birthday-Feb. %.
Decoration Day-May 80.
Independence Day-July4.
Labor Day--First Monday in September.
Thanksgivlng-Fixed by proclamation.
Christmas-Dec. 20.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
An Honest Medicine for LaGrippe.

George w. Watt, OF South Gardiner,
Me-, says: 81 have had the worst cough,
cold, chills and grip and have taken lots
of trash of no account but profit to the
vender. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the only thing that has done any good
whatever. | have used one bottle of it
and the chills, cold and grip have all left
me. congrutunate the manufacturers
of an honest medicine" For sale by
Rosenoff & Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

If a man wants to fill his cup OF
anguish until it Stops over, let him
undertake the task OF pleasing every
body for a short time, and he will
realize how futile is the task, and we
know whereof we speak, says Brother
VIM. Brown, editor OF the Lebanon,
(Or.D Criterion. If he goes into poll
tics, he is called unpatriotic. If he
saves his money and lays it up against
rainy day. he is called a miser, while
if he casts his dough upon the water,
he is accused of expecting whole
bakery to return to him in few days.
If he stands manfully for his rights,
he is target to lie shot at, and il he
doesn't stand up for them he is trol-
den under foot worse than the hus-
band OF female sutfragist. The only
way in which man can please every
body is when he carries a heavy life
insurance policy which pleases his
creditor, and then turns his face to
the wall and expires. Then the peo-
pie who before had denounced him
hang around AMI say complimentary
things about him that would make
him scream with delight if his poor
dea! ears could only be unstopped for
brief period.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
DIED

Mrs. Mary Martin, wife OF Tarble
w. Martin OF Washtucna, died at her
home Sunday, March 10, 1901, OF
consumption, after a protracted i'll
ness. Deceased leaves "a sorrowing
husband to mourn her loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin were old pion-
GERS OF Adams county, always enjoy
ing the highest respect everywhere.
The NEWS upon behalf OF our citizens,
extends sympathy to the bereaved
husband in his sad and lonely hour.
The funeral occurred Monday, the
remains being laid to rest in the Butte
burying ground. A large concourse
of friends attended the impressive
services and funeral rites.
A good one has gone.
Geo. G. North, brother OF Mrs. DR.,
E. R. Lehman, died in this city Sat.
urday afternoon, March 9, 1901, OF
pneumonia. Funeral services were
held in the Congregational church
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Deceased was young man "a years
old and had just returned from the
Philippines where he served as private
in Co. NJ Both Michigan U S. volunteer
infantry, and was on his home to visit
his mother.
The G. A. R. attended the funeral
in body.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

The Ritzville Hardware Co. has just
received a carload OF Garland stoves
and ranges for their Ritzville store
and carload of barbcd wire at their
Scott store.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13
Gard of Thanks,

To those dear and untiring friends
who by their kind ministrations help
ed to ease the hours of our baby. boy
in his sickness we extend our heartfelt
thanks.-Mr and Mrs. J. d. Millspaugh.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

J.W. johnson this week purchased
three large loads of furniture from
the King Mercantile Co. for the Snow
hill house which he will occupy.
Obstinancy and perseverance are
twin characteristics and it is puzzle
sometimes to distinguish one from
the other.
John Vehrs and ]. Dannakas have
purchased fine new Studebaker bug
gies from the King Mercantile Co.
1t is a pretty hard job to keep up a
gleeful enthusiasm over things and
work you are compelled to do.
We will have a carload OF barbwire
at Scott and one at Ritzville within q
few days.-Ritzville Hardware Co.
Henry w. Saunders this week .pur-
chased a Perkins windmill from the
King Mercantile Co.
If you want the latest in men,
hats see our new spring suyles.-I. w
Myers.
Mrs. Il. B. Leonard on Knob hill
has pleasant furnished rooms to rent
The wise man is like a tree, bend
ing often but never changing base.
Have you seen the latest in spring
hats at Snyder's?
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-13

The largest stock OF tailor made,
nobby, spring suits at Snyder's.
The Ritzville Hardware Co. has
bought a carload of wire nails.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Ih ke9ms Grocery and Feed Store Sixth St.
20 cent the Of food products
Rlehmond Va 1t stands
General Messenger
well equipped
and loyp
Order
broad minded
trance 10 THIS butt
opened
The Order
calls
OF each
sn De BsL
members OF the Order
30 The
< the
hes Ese Department aud sII
Inc Is buildings dwellings
fee simple value of s22
buildings. = -~
For say further information address
n. L. .TAEsz :. ", kassAr NJ Z 0'AA' - y"
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Avail yourself Of the opportunity TO
secure one of those modern apartments
In the Linden or Hardwood, corner Srd
and Oak streets. Rent reduced,