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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
FIRST NATIVE SON
Who Was Born on Bush Prairie, Near This City.
in 1916.

Who Was Born on Bush Prairie, Near This City.
in 1916.
More than the passing notice given
in our last issue, is due the death of
James McAllister, at Orting, few
days before, who was undoubtedly the
first white person born north of the
Columbia river, in that part of our
northwest possessions which afterwards
became Oregon, until it was segregated
as Washington Territory.
The father and mother OF deceased
were members of the first party of pio-
neers who Michael T. Simmons led
from Vancouver to the location of the
town OF Tumwater, which he had visit
ed the year previous. This was the
first American settlement north of the
Columbia. In little log cabin, which
has long since disappeared, McAllister
was born, and before he was hardly
half-grown the settlement of Tumwa-
ter, in common with the rest of the
Sound country, was in the midst Of
Indian wars.
James McAllister, Sr., was First
Lieutenant in Capt. Charles Eaton's
company of Puget Sound rangers and
was treacherously shot from ambush
on White river, while endeavoring to
establish communication with the hos
tile Indians as peace commissioner.
McAllister volunteered for the danger.
Gus duty on account Of his ability to
speak the Indian language.
AZ soon as the terrible fate of the
elder McAllister became known, the
families of the settlers about Tumwa-
ter were hurried into the forts, and
repetition OF the Whitman massacre
was the sleeping and waking fear.
James McAllister, Jr., grew to young
manhood in the county, but at the
age of eighteen he went to Oregon,
where he remained until 1870, when
he went to Kentucky. There be mar.
ried Miss Belle McAllister. They re-
turned to Washington in 1882 and SET
tied at North river, in Chehalis coun.
ty. Mrs. EcAllister died several years
ago. OF recent years he had been liv-
ing at North Yakima and had been 1T
Orting with bis sister but . couple OF
weeks. Several children survive him.
They are: James McAllister, Mrs.
Albert Erickson, of Orting, Mrs. George
Woods, Of Loomis, and Miss Sarah Nc.
Allister, OF Orting.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
Scramble to Be High. Toned Flunkie:.


A London dispatch Of the 22d ult.
declares that Ambassador Choate is an
amused listener every day at the pro-
ceedings in which strenuous fight 10
being wagsd between four Of the lead
ing noblemen-the Duke Of Atholl,
Earl Carribgton, the Earl of Ancsster
and the Marquis of Cholmondeley
pronounce it Chumley)-to establish
their right 70 oficiate - Lord Great
Chamberlain 1t the coronation. This
officials duties include the performing
OF the most menial Offices for the sov.
erign ON the night preceding and the
morning Of the coronation, when he
has to hand the socks, shirt and other
underwear to His Majesty, services
which, counsel explained before the
House OF Lords this week, chad ne
cessarily fallen into desuetude At the
last accession. The Chamberlain also
claims the Kings bed clothes and pa
iamas and the Furnishings of the bed
room - perquisites.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

fore come from Cornwall. The United
States now imports nearly $1,O0O,O0
worth yearly.
The flock of birds which we men.
toned about year ago as visiting
Shelton, and which are said to be
Baltimore orioles, are with us again,
that is they are supposed to be some
of the same flock, but their numbers
have about doubled there being now
about two dozen. The birds are not a
native of this section and as far as we
know are entire strangers here. They
are of handsome plumage and very
tame. They can be seen frequently
from our Office windows. - Shelton
Tribune.
Six men were captured By the po-
lice at Spokane, Monday morning, in
a room in the Webster block and
booked for burglary. Stolen wines
we're found in the room. Five of the
men have been positively identified as
having engaged in saloon burglary
Sunday. The prisoners gave their
names as Robt. Bradley, VIM. Mason,
Gus Anderson, Ed. Graham, Frank
Gardner and Peter Latter. For week
saloon burglaries nave been occurring
in quick succession. Several OF the
prisoners claim to have come from
Butte.
Niels P. Jensen, second mate on the
schooner Maid of Orleans, which re-
Gently arrived at Seattle, alleges that
he was set upon by the captain of the
ship and two OF his friends, kicked
and beaten into insensibility, bound
with cords and then left unconscious
and bleeding in cabin for six hours.
At the end of this time, he alleges,
the cords were cut and irons placed
on his hands. According to his story
he was held prisoner in this manner
for nearly day without medical at
tendance. From the alleged injuries
resulting from this treatment he
wants $500. Jensen fled libel suit
against Captain John Murray of the
Maid of Orleans. Captain g. Marck of
the Ferris 8. Thompson, and the Pa
cifc Packing & Navigation Company,
owner of the vessel, in the Federal
court at Seattle.
Workmen engaged in taking out
gravel on Thirteenth street for the w.
& o. railway were surprised recently
when . skeleton of an Indian was
brought to the surface by the big
steam shovel. The remains were ap-
porently those of fathead Indian, as
the skull shows the characteristic de
preston of the forehead. They were
resting in several feet of gravel, and
were probably much deeper when
found than originally buried, having
no doubt been covered by deposits Of
earth and gravel from the Columbia.
Some hair was still clinging to tho
skull. 1t is said by old settlers that
the scene of discovery is not An Indian
burial ground, although there is one
not far distant. An old fint-lock
musket, with rusty barrel and breech
and stock long since decayed, along
with few other trinkets, were found
with the bones.-Hancouver ColMns-
him
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
STATE NEWS.

A Brief Summary Of News Gathered from All
Parts Of the State.
There are nine saloons at North
Yakima, each Of which pays . license
of $1,000.
A 10 mile barbedswire fence tele.
phone has been completed between
Prescott and Waitsburg.
The Inauguration of passenger and
freight service of the Bellingham Bay
& Eastern Railroad, occurred yester.
day.
A new home for st. Luke's hospital
is to be provided at Spokane. A fund
OF $25, 600 is being raised for that pur-
pose.
Chelan has decided to incorporate.
The necessary petition has been circu-
lated and more than the required
number Of names secured.
An unknown man, about 40 years
of age, threw himself under a local
passenger train, west-bound, near
Puyallup, last Friday, and was literally
ground to pieces.
DR.. Jasper d. Faulkner is dead Of
heart disease at Spokane. He was q
native Of Kentucky, served as q Union
spy during the civil war and had lived
in this State % years.
A Washington dispatch states that
during the present summer 250O0O
sheep will be permitted to Craze on
the Mount Rainier reserve and 1900
on the Cascade reserve.
The President last Saturday sent
the nomination OF George N. Lamp.
hen, of Palouse, and Albert Dickinson,
of Waitsburg, to the Senate, for con.
firmation as Postmasters.
John T. Davis and his associates
have discovered . mountain Of arsenic
in . range so miles southeast of Ia
coma. This is claimed to be the first
important body of arsenic ever found
in America. The supply has hereto
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
HE is CALLED DOWN.
BUT THE DEPARTMENT GETS A
CAUSTIC LETTER.

From J. ". Ivy. Collector Of Customs at sitka
He Has Taken the Ground that He will Not
Treat Foreign Trespassers with More Leni.
ency than Such Illegal Acts Committed by
Our Own PeopIe-Nor Will He Tolerate In
reference with American Officers by Cana.
dian Authorities.
Some time ago the Secretary of the
Treasury received unofficial informa-
tion that J. w. Ivy, collector of GUS
toms at Siska, had instructed his dep
uty At Unalaska not to permit Canadi-
an vessels presumably about to engage
in pelagic sealing to obtain supplies at
that port. The Collector was directed
to send statement of the facts to the
Department., and was informed that if
such orders had been given they must
be rescinded. On the 26th ult. the
department received q dispatch from
Ivy saying:
"My instructions were not against
vessels engaged in alleged legal seal
fishing. but against Canadian vessels
actually engaged in pelagic sealing,
which is illegal and criminal when
committed within the marine jurisdic.
ton of the United States. If there is
an ancient treaty between the United
States and Great Britain by which
British subjects can commit depreda-
tions, destroying American property
and depicting our revenue of tens Of
thousands of dollars annually, while
our own citizens are denied these
privileges, the sooner such treaty is
abrogated the better. Your solicitude
regarding international complications
with Great Britain need cause you no
uneasiness, as the poaching season is
not yet opened. Your new collector
will arrive in time to enforce your Or
ders.
"My Americanism will not allow
me to rescind an order which gives
British subjects privileges within our
marine jurisdiction which are denied
our own people. There is another
matter that may attract your atten-
ton. have recently issued orders to
the deputy at Skagway. a copy oi
which has been sent you. which has
put the Canadian officers located
there out of business and sent them to
their own territory.
"You are aware of the fact that
this officer became 30 offensive that
he interfered with American officers
in the discharge of their official duties,
opened United States customs mails,
dominated over the railway officials,
Disseminated in the order of ship
ment in favor of Canadian merchan.
disc against that shipped from Seattle.
established . Canadian quarantine .,
Skagway, collected moneys and per.
formed other acts of British sover-
eighty in a port of the United States,
such as hosting with bravado the
cross of st. George from the flagstaff
off his customs house. have sent
the soncern. bag. baggage. flag and
other paraphernalia, flying out of the
country. You may fear the shadow
Of international complications and re.
scind this order. but Reed, an Olney
or . Blaine would not"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
She Knew Him.
st. Louis Post Dispatch.

There is certain young man in the
old city hall who never nowadays al
lows his temper to get rufiled while at
the telephone.
A few days ago he could not get the
number he desired.
"See here, central, I'll report you"
he shouted.
"You don't know who am" was
the composed reply.
"Well. I'll find out, and that
blamed quick, too."
II know you, though" came in
soft, easy tones. "I've seen your pic.
ture. You're at the old city hall"
The young man plunged headlong
into the trap.
"You have" he exclaimed, delight.
edly. where. in the nswspapersr
"No." was the merry reply, con .
lobster can."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
WHAT NEXT
A Mere Child Claims to Have Discovered Per.
petual Motion.

A Mere Child Claims to Have Discovered Per-
pstuaI Motion.
A st. Louis dispatch Of the 1st inst.
states that Gertrude Cutchen, who be-
lieves that her solution OF the problem
Of trisecting the angle has furnished
her with the key to perpetual motion,
has received many letters of congratu-
lation over her accomplishment.
Among tho writer's are Gov. Dockery
and several professors in German uni
versities. Miss Cutchin is only about
15 years old. She is . pupil of the
high school at Lebanon, Mo-, her home.
Ever since I started in school," said
Miss Cutchin while on . visit here, "I
have enjoyed mathematics, and would
be content to d nothing but read books
of that nature"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
How he Tipped he Porter.

Powelson. the pioneer OF Ameri.
can photography in . business sense,
Was . born humorist," said w. A.
Cooper, the photographer. the other
day. II believe he might have been .
rival of Mark Twain il he had turned
his attention that way. Many years
ago I went over to Europe with hin,
on business trip, which turned out
70 be one Of the pleassntest jsunts I
ever had.
"They have . customer had-in
the French hotels Of sticking num-
ber Of candles 10 your room and charg-
ing you franc for them, whether you
light them or not. Powelson never
got reconciled to that. One day just
before We left . certain hotel he said
to me. looking around our room:
Cooper, do We have TO pay franc
each for all these candlesr
II said that was the usual charge.
"And all those porters and walters
downstairs will expect to be tipped,
too?'
al believe they will,' I said.
"How muchr
"Oh, about . franc, I suppose
"'All right, then"
"He didn't say anything moro at
the time. But next morning, when
We were getting ready to start, / saw
him taking the candles out Of the
candlesticks and putting them in his
pocket. When he got downstairs
Powelson pulled one Of those candles
out Of his pocket and handed it to a
porter who was waiting for tip from
him. Here's . franc for you. You
can cash It in the ofice.'"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

sense of its use, but
which is in very common use in some
sections of the country. rShe's always
piecing" they say of the woman who
runs to the cupboard at irregular hours
and eats piece of pie, cake, or some
other dainty. This irregular eating is
one of the chief causes of dyspepsia
and uweak" stomach.
Diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition are
completely cured by the use of Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
increases the supply of rich, pure blood,
and gives the body vitality and vigor.
~A year ago I was feeling very badly" writes
Brooklyn, N. Y. cHad a very poor appetite and
when I sat down at the table could not eat,
but would have to go away without even tasting
the food; CHANGING to hear from a friend
who used your Golden Medical Discovery for
a disease similar to mine, thought would
give the medicine a trial, and can hardly
express the benefit received from 1t. The first
dose seemed to do me good. My appetite re-
turned and was able to eat heartily I have
improved 30 much since taking the Golden
Medical Discovery do not look like the same
person. Am to-day we'll and strong-the result
Of taking six bottles of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent free on
receipt Of III one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
Probably She Was q Curiosity.

She Was an ignorant but ambitious
woman, relates the Chicago Tribune.
and the great ambition Of her life was
gratified when her husband was elect
ed . member of Congress. Immedi-
ately after the result of the election
was known the new Congrsssman's
wife drove in from her country home
to the county seat to call in triumph
on her dearest enemies in social way.
She called first on the wife of the To-
cal banker, who had sent ner three
daughters through Vassar, and, after
receiving the congratulations Of the
family, she turned the conversation to
her plans for the future Of her own
daughter Jennie. IL am going to
give Jennie every educational advan.
tage," she said. "As soon as the Con.
gresham and I get to Washington
we are going to put Jennie in the
Smithsonian Institute"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

TIE President ID said to DO getting
ready TO put fourth-class postmasters
on the civil list, 20 they will hold for
life or during good behavior.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON: FRIDAY EVENING" MARCH z 1902

throughout the old world, and colo
nies are yet found in Great Britain
where the Roman encampments were.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

A MAILBAG containing . hundred
letters that had been opened was
found on the beach near Whatcom,
this week. Losses have been frequent
in Arlo postoffice for some time. No
clew. All the letters were postmsrked
December ~.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

the spectacle of hundreds OF beautiful
pearls probably worth f6O,00O. con-
tanned in an old tobacco tin."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-03-07

That's q word
which may not be in
the dictionary in this
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10

the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ok
ander, returned to her home in Eddy
vile this morning.
Miss Anna AIbers, who has been
visiting friends and looking after bus
mess affairs here, left last evening
for her home in Sigourney.
Mrs. Caroline M. Sewers went to
Colfax this morning for few weeks
visit at the springs. She was accom-
panied by Chas. V. Hoffman,.
Misses George and Mamie Snod-
grass left yesterday for What Cheer
where they will visit their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Snodgrass.
Mrs. Harry Houton and Miss Kate
Gillfoy, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Brock, left last even
ing for their home in What Cheer.
J. T. Trigg, of Centerville, was in
town yesterday looking after business
in connection with the coming meet
ing of the Odd Fellows in this city.
Mrs. Bessie Kline, who has been in
the city for the past several weeks
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10
WHERE is MEYER?
Strange Message Found Floating In
skunk BiVer.

Foreman Will Woodruff who has
charge of the work being done on the
Iowa Central north of the city, found
a bottled message floating in the
Skunk river near the railroad bridge
four miles north of the city Monday
He fished the bottle out of the stream
and secured the bit OF paper by break
ing open the bottle.
A message was written on scrap
of a. envelope as follows:
"Oskaloosa, Iowa. Iowa Central
brakeman Whoever finds this W. lite
to II. D. Meyer, Oskaloosa "
The reverse side or the envelope
bore the ADDRESS of Mr.. Herman
Meyer, % s. Washington Street,
Peoria.
Inquiry reveals the fact that man
named Meyer has been employe ed by
the Iowa Central and he had been
boarding at the Brooke hotel in West
Oskaloosa. He has left the house and
his whereabouts are at this time un-
known He has not been about his
boarding house for numb of days
The nature of the note would scarce
ly indicate that there had been a
suicide, and yet the finding of the
bottle suggests something unpleasant.
The!matter will be investigate
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10
REMAINS FOUND.
Skeleton of Former Resident of Free
mont Found in wyoming

Fremont, April g.. Benjamin
Harktns, brother of Jas. Harkins,
and formerly resident of this place,
disappeared some three years ago
while enroute to Washington. The
mystery of his case was somewhat
cIea red Swhen a bleached skeleton
was found on the plains near Miller's
ranch, Wyo., last week. The re-
mains we're identified by means of
certain letters and papers found in a
fair state of preservation.
Mr. Harkins was enroute from Kan
sas to Spokane, Wash. He left the
train at a small station in Wyoming
to get something to eat. The train
pulled away and left him. Going to
the hotel he registered intending to
take the next days train for his
destination. In the evening he left
the hotel, saying that he was goin G
for a stroll. Although a diligent
search was made no trace could be
found of him until the discovery OF
the remains last week. They will be
brought back to Kansas for burial.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10

visiting at the homes of Sam Baldauf,
Fred Romer and with other friends
and relatives, departed this morning
for Ottumwa where she will be enter
tanned by friends. Mrs. Kline will
also visit at Anamosa before return
ing to her home in Chicago.
The Sophomore class of Penn col
lege entertained the Seniors at re-
ception last evening at the home of
Harold Finley, 1927 High avenue east.
The evening was spent very pleas
antly, a short musical program being
given and other amusements INDUCED
in. Light Refreshments were served
and a general good time was enjoyed.
Everything was very informal aud
one and all voted the evening a great
success.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.
Result of Oskaloosa and Tama EIec-
ton Already Transparent

The boom is on and the good that
will result from the voting of the
Oskaloosa street railway franchises
and tax were seen this morning after
the election results were announced
favoring the road.
AID Wright began as early as six
O'Clock upon a series of improve
ments in his livery and feed stables
at the corner of Market street and
Second avenue. He will put a new
roof upon his feed sheds and make
improvements that will cost hundreds
of dollars. This is one of the good
things made possible by the voting
of the Tama and Buxton proposition.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10

last evening to care for business mat
tiers for few days.
DIR. Frank Briggs is home from
Iowa City where he has been spend
ing q number of days.
T. E. Johns, of Des Moines, was in
town this morning en- route to attend
court in Keokuk county.
Sam Baldauf went to Ottumwa this
morning to care for business affairs
and to call among friends.
J. II. Natter was in Eddyville yes
terday afternoon caring for business
affairs and calling on friends.
Ralph Burnside came in this morn
ing from a visit among the properties
OF the Hawkeye Lumber Company.
Jay Marmon, of Thornburg, was in
town yesterday looking after business
Interests and calling among friends.
o T. Watkins left last night over
the Rock Island for Cedar Rapids 10
spend few days attending to bust
ness affairs there.
Mrs. Bell, who has been visiting at
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-10
Peoria

A good shower OF rain would be a
great benefit to grass and small grain.
Mrs. E u. Smith, of your city, was
visiting the VIM. Sheesley and .. L..
McAuley families the past week.
DIR. o. E Campbell has purchased
a house OF J n. Smith. Tne Doctor
now has a nobby outfit. He is expect
ing his wife this week from Chicago.
Our teacher, Prof. j. B Wehrle, has
arranged to give two free lectures in
the hall at Taintor, Thursday and
Friday nights, April 10 and IL. Sub
ject for Thursday night, The FuDda-
mental Principles OF Life"; for Fri
dav night, Health, It's Value, Mental
Science and Mental Therapeutics"
The Peoria Corpet Band met at the
hall Saturday night and reorgauized.
j. l.. Sheesley was elected director
for the coming year. Several of the
best players have moved away the
past year making quite gap in their
ranks. They now have sixteen go ID
players, and they will soon be ready
for work again.
PEoRIAITE.