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The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-19

Steam, Gas or Water Purposes
AT THE
OIL WELL SUPPLY CO.

We carry in stock brass and iron fit
tings, hose, betting. rope, pipe (both
black and galvanized) engines, fboth gas
and stesm) boilers, drilling and fishing
TOOLS all kinds, for drilling for water. ga
or oil.
People should bear in mind that We
manufacture ali these goods at our own
mills and manufactures ut Pittsburg
Hazelwood, Lawrencevil e, Oil City,
Ohio, Bridgeport.C Conn, Parlershurg. w,
Va, Oswego, N Y, and New York City.
We have stores and WAREHOUSES IN = cry
oil field in the world
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
Story for the Superstitious.

There are, as usual, stories of pre-
monitions of the accession of President
Roosevelt. State Senator John Laugh
lin tells that not over four weeks ago,
while display of fireworks was being
made at the Pan-American exposition
grounds, huge picture of the then
Vice President was shown in fire.
Underneath it were the words "Our
Vice President" Hardly had the pic
ture been lighted when the word
"Vice" burned out and left standing
in huge letters under Mr.. Roosevelt's
picture the words "Our President"
In a minute or two more the word
"our" accidentally burned out, as the
other, and for fully seven minutes the
single word President" stood out in
bold relief.
Senator Laughlin says that every
body in the place was impressed with
the strange occurrence. Now it
would seem either prophetic, or that
the man who constructed it was in the
plot for assassination of the President.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
Adequate Punishment Should Be Provided.

Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan has made the
following patriotic and sensible obser'
vations anent the dastardly assassi-
nation, of the President "Free gov.
ernments may be overthrown, but they
cannot be reformed by those who vio-
late the commandment, Thou shalt
not kill Under q government like
ours every wrong can be remedied by
lave, and the laws are in the hands oi
the people themselves. Anarchy can
be neither excused nor tolerated here.
The man who proposes to right pub
lie wrong by taking the life OF a hui
man being makes himself an outlaw
and cannot consistently appeal to the
protection OF the government which
he repudiates. He invites a return to
q state OF barbarism in which one
must, at his own risk, defend his own
rights and avenge his own wrongs
The punishment administered to the
would.be assassin and to his CO con-
spirators, if he have any, should be
such as to warn all inclined to an
archy that while this is an asylum
for those who love liberty, it is an in
hospitable place for those who raise
their hands against all forms o.
government"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
LlNcoLN's DIPLOMACY.

1t is matter OF history that the
Cabinet OF PreIident Lincoln had try
ing responsibilities to meet, and was
not always q unit on all-important
questions. Stormy times were some.
times the result.
Secretary of War Stanton was par
ticularly mercurial. His Office was by
no means q bed OF roses. The jeal-
ousies and pretensions Of rival officers
were a constant thorn IN his flesh.
Once, when up to his eyes in anxious
cares, he received q harsh letter from a
Major.General charging him with iav-
oritism, and in other ways the letter
was grossly abusive. He laid the let
ter before the President, who laughed
at the vanity and suspicion OF the off.
Ger, and said, Write him sharp let
ter, Mr.. Secretary; prick him hard"
This Mr.. Stanton did with q ven
geance, and read the letter to Mr.. Lin
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
A Simple Problem.
Philadelphia Ledger.

Here is simple problem in mathe-
matics: There were four bootblacks
standing on the corner of Sixth aud
Chestnut streets at the Public Ledger
building. Two we're white bootblacks
and two were black bootblacks. The
two white bootblacks and the two
black bootblscks agreed to black each
Others black boots. One black boot
black blacked the two black boots OF
one white bootblack, and that white
bootblack blacked the two black boots
of the black bootblack. The other
black bootblack's black boots were
blacked by the other white bootblack,
and that black bootblack blacked the
two black boots OF the remaining white
bootblack. The two white bootblacks
blacked the four black boots OF the
two black bootblacks, but how many
black boots did each black bootblack
black?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
A RUM MAGE SALE.

1t was clever woman who insti.
tuted the first rummage sale, for it
was woman who, at her wits end for
ways and means OF fitting up work.
ing girls club room in one OF the uni.
versity settlements, hit upon the idea
OF "salvage bags" and a subsequent
rummage sale" The bags are made
OF two yards of denim, stitched at the
sides with draw-string of strong tape
at the top. and are distributed. wher-
ever a household will receive one. A
white label on each bag is indelibly
stamped with the words " Salvage Bur-
eau" and the name OF the club sending
them out.
There is nothing too fragmentary'
tao cast off, too obsolete, or too worn,
provided that it be neatly patched and
and mended, to find place in one oi
these bags. Outgrown and out Of date
cloaks and children's clothes OF all
sorts; discarded shirts and collars and
cuffs and neckties belonging to the
men of the house; outgrown and
shabby shoes; garments that can be
cut down; odd bits OF furniture (Which
may accompany although they canno,
60 in the salvage bag); half-worn
kitchen utensils; pieces Of carpet; old
trimmings, and especially old hats
books and magazines.
These bags are sent to given cen.
ter, and when sufficient quantity oi
material has accumulated, q central
stand in the tenement district is hired
and = sale held. The goods, where
this has not already been done by the
giver, are cleaned, renovated and re.
paired, and sold at such ridiculously
low prices that many poor tenement
house mother finds for q sum within
the limits OF her poor purse an article
whose need she may have felt all her
life.
This may prove . hint for church
fairs. A single table might contain
fiotsam and jetsam OF slightly better
sort. There are always people who
can give away some things which 9th.
ers would be glad to buy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
a FAMOUS FLAG.

Removal from room in the Treasury
building to another of the flag which
tripped John Wilkes Booth and caused
him to fall and break his leg the
night he shot Abraham Lincoln, has
raised the question as to the proper
disposition OF that famous bit OF bunt-
ing. says a Washington correspondent.
g. A. r. men want it sent to the Ma
tional Museum, where it can be proper
ly taken care OF. It is one Of the most
historic relics in the country, and it
should be carefully preserved. The
flag happens to be in the Treasury
Department because it was presented
to the Treasury Light Guard along
with another in 1904 by the women of
the department. This banner guard
was Of good use when Jubal Early was
threatening the capital, but it did not
have any fighting TO do.
April 18th, 1865, two nights before
the assassination Of Lincoln, the Treas
ury Guard gave an entertainment at
Ford's Theatre for charitable purposes.
The theater was beautifully decorated.
On the boxes occupied two nights later
by President Lincoln and the White
House party were the two flags men.
toned. They gave the boxes such
q pretty appearance that the manager
OF the theater requested that the flags
be allowed to remain until the night
OF the 14th, when the President was
expected to be in attendance at the
play. The request was granted, and
on the arrival Of the President at the
theater on the fatal night he com.
men:ed with pleasure on the decora-
ton, and expressed admiration for the
flag which hangs in the Treasury. In
jumping from the box, after shooting
the President, to the stage below,
Booths foot caught in the folds OF the
flag, causing him to lose his balance
and fall. thereby breaking his leg
The rent in the flag is shown to visit
ors, and has been on exhibition for
years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
WHERE SOLOMON GOT GOLD.
Or. Peters. German Explorer. Says It Was On
the Zambesi.


DIR. Carl Peters, the German ex-
plorer, states that the investigations
just completed by himself in Central
Africa, add a new and important
chapter to the worlds definite history.
al am" he said, prepared to prove
to the satisfaction of the most exact
ing students that the territory about
Zambesi was held for many centuries
by the Egyptians. My discoveries
show that they were there 1000 years
b. c. In other words, we know that
the Egyptians built up civilization in
Central Africa and maintained it for
centuries against all opposition.
My evidence consists OF relics and
hiereglyphics. have unearthed an
Egyptian goddess, Isis, bearing an in
scription making the identity indis-
putable. 1 have found numbers OF
bushmen's paintings and statuettes
faithfully reproducing the Egyptian
style among the rocks OF the Zambesi,
and have brought to light carvings
representing an Egyptian ship which
bore an expedition south, and on the
arms Of natives have discovered a sur
vival of the system of tattooing which
prevailed in Egypt"
He is contending that district on
the left bank of the Zambesi is the
identical region whence Solomon took
gold Tor his temple.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
whose mind was ever alert and thought

whose mind was ever alert and thought
ever constant for larger commerce and
truer fraternity of the Republics Of
the new world. His broad American
spirit is felt and manifested here. He
needs no Identification to an assem-
blage OF Americans anywhere, for the
name of Blaine is inseparably associ-
ated with the Pan-American move.
ment which finds this practical and
substantial expression, and which we
all hope will be firmly advanced by
the Pan-American congress that as
sembles this autumn in the capital of
Mexico. The good work will 60 on.
1t cannot be stopped. These buildings
will disappear this creation of art and
beauty and industry will perish from
sight, but their influence will remain
to make it live beyond its too short
living with praises and thanksgiving.
"Who can tell the thoughts that
have been awakened, the ambitions
fired and the high achievements that
will be wrought through this exposi-
tion. Gentlemen, let us remember
that our interest is concord, not con-
flict, and that our real eminence rests
in the victories of peace, not those of
war. We hope that all who are repre-
sented here may be moved to higher
and nobler efforts for their own and
the worlds good, and that out of this
city may come not only greater COM
merce and greater trade for us, but,
more essential than these, relations of
mutual respect, confidence and friend.
ship which will deepen and endure.
"Our earnest prayer is that God will
graciously vouchsafe prosperity, hap
piness and peace to all our neighbors
and like blessings to all the peoples
and powers of the earth."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
THE FREE SOCIETY,
Rampant Radcalism Under Very Unassumins
Name.

The platform of the Free Society,
one of the socialistic organizations
which facts seem to connect with the
assassination of the President, has a
platform which embodies the follow
ing declaration of leading tenets:
"As in former times, no privile ged
class ever relinquished its tyranny, no
more can we take it for granted that
the capitalists of the present day will
forego their privileges and their au-
thority without compulsion. 1t is
therefore self-evident that the fight
for protection against the upper and
middle classes must be of violent
character, and that mere wage con-
flicts can never lead to the goal.
"We show by numerous illustra-
tions that all attempts have been
made in the past to do away with the
existing. monstrous social system
through peaceful means-for example
the ballot box-have been useless, and
will be so in the future.
"Force is the only remedy. We
know, therefore, that the ruling class
will not voluntarily relinquish its pre-
negatives and will make no concessions
to us. Under all these circumstances
there is only one remedy left-force.
"Our platform is simple and divided
as follows
First - Destruction of existing
class domination through inexorable
revolution in international activity.
Second-The building OF a free So
ciety on communistic organizations or
productions.
Third-Free exchange of equiva-
lent products through the productive
organization without jobbing and
profit-making.
neutrality-suspicious. OF the edu-
cational system upon non.religious
and scientific and an equal basis for
both sexes.
Fifth-Equal rights for all with
out distinction OF sex or race.
Sixth-The regulation of public
affairs through agreement between the
independent communes and coufeder-
acies."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

IT is said that in Japan if one picks
up stone to throw at dog, the dog
will not run as you will find he will
in nearly every case in America, be-
cause there the dog has never had a
stone thrown at him, aud, consequent
ly, he does not know what it means.
This spirit OF gentleness, kindness, and
care for the animal world is a charac-
teristic of the Japanese people. 1t in
turn manifests itself in all their re-
lstions with their fellow men, and
one of the results is that the amount
of crime committed there each year
is, in proportion to its population, but
a small fraction of that committed in
the United States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
LIFE OF A RUSSIAN SOLDIER
September Pearson.

The newly-fedged Russian soldier,
when his corners have been knocked
of, is drafted into regiment and pre-
pared for the severe training he will
soon be forced to undergo in camp. If
he is in the cavalry, he will have to
rise at four in the morning to look to
his horse; if in the infantry he must
be out and about by 6 A. NJ, cleaning
and mending his clothes as the first
duty of the day. Early morning in J.
spection is followed by call to pray
ers, and then the soldier, hungry
enough by now, eats his morning black
bread and rusks, and drinks bis tea,
in preparation for the real work of the
day.
Every morning and every night the
Russian soldier is summoned to pray
ers. The services are as much a part
OF the everyday routine as breakfast
and supper. No other army observes
so many religious ceremonies.
With drilling and riding. gymnas
tics, fencing and shooting, according
to his regiment. the soldier works hard
until the time for dinner arrives, be-
tween IL and IL. Afterwards, until 2
o'clock he may sleep or rest. Two
hours drilling is followed by tea. Be-
tween 6 and Z the illiterates OF the
regiment study the arts OF reading and
writing in large classes. for in every
regiment they form goodly company.
The teaching is undertaken by officers,
and considering the stupidity of the
scholars, their duties are hardly envia-
BILE. Att o'clock comes supper; at 9
the men are again summoned to pray
ers, and afterwards may seek their
hard, and by no means luxurious, beds.
The Russian soldiers diet is largely
vegetarian. Favorite dinner dishes in
clude stche,"-a cabbage soup-po.
tatoes, peas, beans, macaroni and var
ious kinds of porridges, eaten with
onions and lard. Only half-a-pound
OF meat is allowed each man daily /;
and the Russian pound is ten per cent.
less than in this country. Mushrooms
are consumed in great quantities, when
in season. Three pounds OF black rye
bread are included in the daily rations !;
and if any is left over, the men are at
liberty to sell the remains. As the
soldiers bread is very nourishing, and
purer than the ordinary bakers, the
extra rations sell we'll. In the way OF
drink. beer is too great a luxury for
Ivan Ivanovitch, so he quenches his
thirst with "qvas," a cheap substitute,
made from fermented black bread, and
very wholesome. On high days the
soldiers are regaled with vodka, often
at their officers expense.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

coin. Old Abe listened with that
serio'comic expression, a part of his
make up, and said: "That's first-rate,
stanton. You've scor, d him we'll.
Just right" Noticing Mr.. Stanton
folding the letter, he asked: "What
IN the world are you going to do with
lt?" "Why, send it, OF course" was
the reply. Nonsense" said the Pres
ident; "you don't want to send that
letter. Put it in the stove! That's
the way do when l have written let
ter when I am mad. 1t is a good let
'ter,and you've had good time writ
ing it and feel better. Now burn it,
and write again"
This sage advice contains the wisdom
OF the ages. Barrels OF sermons, vol.
umes of ethics, all the law and the tes-
timony could not better point moral.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

A WHITE minister was conducting
religious services in a colored church
in North Carolina recently. After ex-
horting bit, he asked an old colored
deacon to lead in prayer, and, accord
ing to the Roanoke Nevs, this is the
appeal which the brother in black
offered for his brother in white: 30
Lord, glib him de eye OBJ de eagle
dat he spy out sin afar of. Glue his
hands to the gospel pillow. Tie his
tongue to de line off truth. Nail his
ear to de gospel pole. Bow his head
way down between his knees, and his
knees way down in some lonesome,
dark, and narrow valley, where prayer
is much wanted to be made. 'Noint
him wild de kerosene lie of salvashun
and sot him on fire."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
SPURIOUS DIVINITY.

Rev. J. G. Chapman, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church at Hacketts.
town, N. j., has discovered a mill in
Chicago that turns out bogus D. DIS
with alarming ease and great fire.
quency. This institution has flooded
the country with circulars and has
extensive lists of clergymen. Besides
this, it has sent out canvassers who
appeal personally to clergymen to get
in line put up their money, and get
d. ID. diplomas while they wait.
Mr.. Chapman one day received a
letter from the National Uni
versity" of Chicago, of which F.
w. Harkins was chancellor" The
Tie chancellor wrote:
"I am sure that gentleman of
your ability and recognized standing
ought to receive the degree of d. d.
from some source. You need not
make formal application, but if you
will entrust the matter to me, simply
forward the necessary council fee,
which is IS, as you will see by the en-
closed slip, and stating such facts in
your education as will enable me to
speak intelligently, l will agree to
recommend you to our council of
graduation for the degree OF ID. d.
CAS- am chairman of the council
of graduation, have no hesitation in
assuring you that the result will be
undoubtedly that the council will
grant you this desire at once, without
difficulty. But do not wish 10 be
understood as forestalling the decis.
ion of our council, or ignoring my
colleagues in any way. promise my
influence in your behalf and give you
my best judgment as to the result.
Mr.. Chapman sent the SIS and easily
secured the coveted honor, with this
addenda attached by the careful
chancellor:
According to our new rules, the
total fee would be SITS, but by the
old rule the total fee is only $50, Of
which you have paid IS. leaving a bal
snce OF SIS. If you prefer, the B. D..
degree may be given at once on re-
ceipt of only $50. provided that you
give note for $45, payable in thirty
or sixty days, the d. d. diploma being
granted at the expiration of that time.
Or. if you prefer, you may enclose
only $25 and have the diploma sent
c. o. ID. for the balance. This is a
very liberal decision, and especially
complimentary to you in the waving
of the usual examination, and I trust
it will prove highly satisfactory"
1t is unnecessary to state that Mr..
Chapman decided that he did not care
to be shot into the ranks of D. d. in
such a summary manner, and de-
clined to forward the necessary money
for the two capital letters of the
alphabet.
Mr.. Chapman turned over his cor
respondence to newspaper, and a
goodly number of ID. DIS OF bogus
character are being smoked OUT.
The country is in serious danger
when it gets cut rate, canned divinity
thrust upon it in this fiippant man.
ner. We should be careful to scruti-
nize our doctors of divinity with so me
care before taking their remedies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
Easily Caught.

An eccentric-looking old man was
sitting in an armchair before FIRE in
the smoke room Of one of the lead.
ing commercial hotels. His trousers
were somewhat drawn up one leg,
which was crossed over the other, ex.
posing to view brilliant red, white
and blue striped stocking; and motto
ing some OF the company looking at it
and smiling. he said with apparently
much satisfaction:
"Nice pattern that, isn't it, gentle.
men? I'll bet there is not another
like it in the room."
"Ill bet cigars around that there is,
replied youthful commercial.
"Done," cried the old man. "Where
is it2"
"On your other footl" responded the
bettor, with triumphant laugh, which
was generally joined in.
"That's just where you made a mis-
take," said the old man, with know
ing wink. "I generally reckon on
finding one fiat in a company, and SO
come prepared"
He then pulled up the other leg ol
his trousers, and, to the amusement oil
all but the loser, exposed black stock
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
Hardly Worth Mentionine.

A clergyman says that he was one
day called down into his study to per-
form the marriage ceremony for q
couple in middle life.
Have you ever been married be.
fore?" asked the clergyman OF the
bridegroom.
mo, sir"
Have your" to the bride.
Well, yes, have," replied the
bride, lacOnically; "but it was 20 years
ago, and he fell off u barn and killed
himself when we'd been married only
a week, so he amt really worth men.
tioning."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

SCIENTISTS declare that in COM
paratively short time the Bermuda
Islands will sink from sight. The
subsistence within q short time, COM
pared with the age Of the governments
on the Western Hemisphere, has been
from so to 100 feet.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

WHEN Portland, Ogn., was a young
city the inhabitants planted poplar
trees because they grew rapidly and
soon made good shade. But the once
popular poplar is now marked for
slaughter. Its roots grow to such a
length that they trespass on the
sewers, entering the smallest cracks
and soon choking up the pipes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

IT is said that not long ago Rear
Admiral Robley Evans entered a
fashionable house of worship in New
York and took a seat far forward. He
was well but not very expensively
dressed. Soon after the Admiral had
seated himself, man and his wife en-.
tered. He looked uneasy, and pulling
out his card wrote on it: "Do you
know I'pay 81 500 year for this pew"
Not to be outdone in courtesy, Admiral
Evans took one of his own cards, and
above his name, which necessarily gave
his naval rank, wrote in reply: "Well,
you pay too id much"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

OLIVER Wendall Holmes says:
Science is a first rate piece Of furni.
ture for mans upper chamber if he
has common sense on the ground
| floor"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20
ACflll(1' 'SCPq

Pierces the mothers heart like sword.
Often the mother who would do every
thing for the little one she loves, is ut
terly inpotent to help and finds no
help in physicians. That was the case
with Mrs. Duncan, whose little one was
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-09-20

THE combined population OF New
York City, Chicago and Philadelphia
is about one twentieth of the total
population of the country.