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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

A DEADLY JOKE FOR THE VAN
WoRMER BoYs.-Three boys, brothers,
Frederick, Willis and Burton Van
Wormer, died in the electric chair, at
Dennemora, New York, Tuesday, for
the murder of their uncle, Peter A.
Hollenback, in 1901. One of the boys,
in letter to his sweetheart wrote just
boforo the execution, called for the
Almighty to witness that they were
not guilty of intent to kill their uncle
when the assault was made upon him.
He eaid that they only intended to
play joke on him, and tried to get
blank cartridges, but there was no place
open and they were such good shots
that they did not dream of harm to
him; but when he started for his shot
gun. he kept loaded with slugs, it be.
came matter Of self-protection, as he
could not recognise his assailan in
their disguise. This may be true, and
If so their execution is to be deplored,
but may serve good purpose in de-
terring others from such foolish and
dangerous pranks as the use OF fire.
arms to freighten people. The long
time that had elapsed before the dread
finale, is an assurance that the bows
had ample time to make the best de.
Tense possible, and it impels the belief
that generalization and malice must
have been shown to the satisfaction
of the jury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

A CREED OF CRUEL SELF-ABAsE-
A. H. Hartman, q grad
uate of Harvard College aud Bangor
Theological Seminary, Baptist cler.
gyman, who Joined the Sandfordite
community at Tacoma, has lately re-
canted the so-called Holy Ghost and
Us Society, having its headquarters at
Shiloh, Me. He says the creed of that
organization embraces O scheme OF
constant and most intense suffering
and sacrifice. This torture extended
even to infants and children, who are
sometimes starved for days, to humili-
ate the flesh and prepare for the per.
lection of their daily life on earth.
Some died under this regimen and
others committed suicide to escape the
exactions, it being held that this su.
preme act of submission absolved from
all sin. The members became in time
abject slaves to the system, thoroughly
subdued, thoroughly terrorized, cling.
ing to the feet of a t,skmaster. Ter
ror il at the foundation OF this creed
and the Love taught by the Saviour is
unknown. The object to be attained
is, they claim, to cast out the devil in
human nature. Mr.. Hartman says
he bushes for his manhood when he
looks back upon the unspeakable deg.
radiation to which he has submitted
the past three years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

A TORNADO. near Topeka, Kansas,
Tuesday evening, destroyed several
farm houses and Frustrated fences.
Three persons were killed at Hamil.
ton, and others seriously injured. AT
Lawrence the U. P. depot was blown
across the track, and at Aliceville, q
town OF 200 inhabitants. was wholly
destroyed. At Joplin, Mo-, much dam.
age was done by q storm the same
night. The light plant was damaged
badly and the city was in darkness.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

THE gamblers of Portland have paid
into the city treatury since the Ii.
cense.fine system was inaugurated in
May, about $4,000. In August the
fines were increased nearly 100 per
cent, and another increase is contem.
plated after the 18th inst. It is
claimed by Mayor Williams that his
intention is TO raise the fines from
time to time till they become prohibi.
tive. and thus abolish gambling. In
this matter the Mayor seems to be in
the broadcast sense, Q law unto him
self.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

The Baldwin locomotive works, in
Philadelphia, have just completed for
the Santa Fe Railway, the largest loco.
motive ever built, weighing 143 tons.
On leaving the shop, the weight of
this mastodon spread the track, and
EXTRA heavy rails and equipments will
have to be used for this type of loco
motive. 1t is intended for the freight
service, and will be adapted to soft
coal and oil fuel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

SHAMROCK I. is to be transformed
into tramp carrier to South Ameri-
can ports after having her tall top.
hamper changed to schooner rig.
This is the penalty usually accorded
in this world for failures. Had she
been successful, she would have her
bottom scraped and her brass kept
polished, while her praise would have
been on every tongue.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

The advantage of q telegraphic ser.
vice for our community has been sew.
eral times manifested this week by the
Recorder, in giving ahead of all COM
petitors such important news as the
attempted assassination of the Presi.
dent, the break OF the Lake Union
dam and other matters of more than
ordinary interest. II it fills the mis-.
sion acceptably of news-purveyor, it
will find in due time that it will be ap.
preciated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

Oily says, with sigh, while contem.
plating the late furry on Wall street,
There's always brighter day ahead. u
Yes; but that prospect is often, like
the bag of oats placed in front of the
mules nose, to keep him going.
Brighter days are not dependent upon
anything the &. o. p. has done, although
it often claims to be the author oil
blessings resulting from rain and sun.
shine,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09
Washln9tan STANDARD
OLYMPIA, WASH.
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 8, 1908.
Up Against Another Trouble.

up Against Another Trouble.
The L. S. Engineering Bureau seems
about as determined to have a COM
Iliance with law as was Mr.. Schmidt,
and that too in relation to the sam c
troublesome matter OF harbor improve
mcnt. The latter only wanted what
the government had promised to all
who invested capital on public water
ways, the right to use them for trans.
portation Of their products, and the
latter compliance with Federal
statutes, regarding the deposit of saw
dust, garbage and other refuse in the
waters OF the Sound. The latter
merely signified his intent to seek
another location for his growing bust.
ness, when terms were arranged with
out much difficulty, and now Major
Mellis simply states, in a communica.
ton to Mayor Lord, that he will GER
tainly embrace in his report a recon-
mendation to make future appropria.
tons, if they are at all considered
subject to strict compliance with
law regarding keeping the waters
from pollution by garbage, which is
certainly reasonable requirement for
sanitary causes, and OF sawdust, for the
well-established fact that it is destruc-
tive OF the successful propagation oil
edible fishes and fringes the shores
with litter that is unsightly and in
some cases affording breeding-p!ace
for disease and is occasionally the
cause OF incipient fires from the stor.
age by the tide of inhammable ma
terial beneath buildings erected over
the water.
Maj. Mellis' letter seems to have
convinced the Mayor that the matter
could not be longer evaded; that
while Engineer Rickseeker may have
thought that boom-log was q suf
ficient guard against floating saw
dust, as the Council committee re-
ported that the matter had been salts
factorily compromised with the U. s
engineering officers, it was apparent
thai Maj Mellis was not satisfied, on
subsequent personal inspection, and
Immediately addressed the commune
cation under consideration to the
Mayor.
His honor, very naturally, suggests
that immediate and definite action bt
agreed upon and that the government,
engineers be assured OF the sincerity o.
intent to abate the matter of deposit.
ing garbage in the public estuaries
and also that it be suggested to Major
Mellis that he proceed against the
mills under the Federal law to secure
obedience to its mandates.
It seems to us, however, that thu
government officers may act upon the
matter. or not, as they deem proper
that they may insist upon the city
making suoh ruloo as will enforce thu
statute, the penalty for neglect being
one in which the municipality il
primarily interested.
Let us hope that wise decision viii
prevail, and that the Council viii
realize now, If it never has before, thai
it is not the part Of discretion to an.
tagonize the power which holds the
whip in hand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

We have the best reason for believing
that President Roosevelt is permitting
his opponents to walk the floor.-Oly.
And that suggests the idea that very
probably they will see His Strenuosity
walk the plank" before the political
drama closes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

JOHN NJ. Saxton. a lawyer of Burns,
Oregon, and Jack West, both acting
as deputy sheriffs, we're killed by a
desperate they we're attempting to ar.
rest Monday, in Southern Oregon,
named John Frost, alias Egbert. After
killing his pursuers he occurred their
horses and rode away, having a large
start against further pursuit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

IN the Superior Court Of the State of Washing
L ton, for 9hurston county.
In re guardianship of John Muckle. an insane
person.
Notice to Creditors.
Notice Is hereby given that have been sp-.
pointed guardian OF the estate and person Of
John Muckle, and insane person; and
Take further notice that the court has fixed on
or before the 3lst day of December. 1905, as the
time within which creditors required TO pre-
sent their claims to said guardian. aud that the
place of business OF said z ardian, to-wit; No
Byrne Building, Olympia, Washington, is tbs
place to present the same.
Now therefore, all creditors Of said estate OF
said John Muckle. an insane person. are hereby
notified to present their claims against said
John Muckle, an insane person, Ia me at my ni-
fee, owit: the law Offices of Troy X Falknor,
al No. 4 Byrne Building. Olympia, Washington,
on OF before the 3lst day Of December. 1903, with
the necessary vouchers, or the same Will be Tor
ever barred.
p. NJ. TROY.
Guardian of the estate and person Of John
Muckle, an insane person.
First publication, Oct. ., 1903.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

If there is any one thing the Repub-
licaps have learned from the lessons of
experience, it is that the Office of Vice
President is torpedo that must be
handled with care. 1t cannot be safely
used for eliminating Objectionable par
ty leaders.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09
Some Severe Weather.

1t seems that the clements have been
at war over wide stretch Of the
Earth's surface the early part Of this
week, tornadoes being reported in the
middle west, storms farther east, and
hurricanes of unprecedented power in
Germany and European countries.
Our local experience was so unus.
ually severe as to have been the sub
ject OF general comment, and the gale
on the Sound was sufficient to deter
shipping and cause some loss. Here
it blew the Port Townsend Southern
coal sheds into the bay, endangering
the life OF tramp who had sought
refuge beneath its hospitable roof, and
who had to be released by two way
fares, who happened to be passing by.
Awnings were ripped, signs Frustrated
and trees uprooted by the power of the
tempest, and about all the ripenipg
fruit on the trees was shaken to the
ground, making a glut in the market
that has reduced apples to so cents
box. A large black walnut tree, near.
ly so years old, on the Burkett place,
corner of Plum and Fourth, now
owned by ]. NJ. Patton. was split from
the forks down, about dozen feet
above the ground, and one-half of the
rare and valuable tree was Frustrated
on the sidewalk. A venerable ma.
pie, in Mr.. Frey's yard likewise fell
and did some damage to his artesian
we'll and blocked the way to the wood.
shed and outbuildings. A haw tree
on the capital square was thrown over
nearly to the ground, but has been re.
placed in an upright position and
guyed with wires. Two plum trees in
DR.. Wyman's orchard, on Main and
Eighth streets, were Frustrated, a num-
Der of fruit trees were blown down in
Filley's orchard on upper franklin
street, and a plum tree was up-rooted
and an apple tree split in the STAND
ARDS yard.
The storm began with a steady
downpour of rain, Saturday night,
which continued all night and all day
Sunday, and Monday morning the
wind, which had rose during the night
was blowing q gale. This increased
till the afternoon, when it came in
gusts. OF irresistible power except to
possessions that were anchored to the
ground.
The stress OF weather was of I'M
usual length as we'll as unprecedented
severity, and continued for forty-eight
hours without intermission. It was
succeeded by fair weather Tuesday,
but the clouds still linger to remind
US of possibilities still in store before
winter fairly sets in.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

THE town OF st. Charles, in Winona
county, MIMI, was almost completely
wiped out of existence by q tornado
Saturday. Six persons were killed
and % wounded.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

PROF. Langley's air-ship trial at
Whitewater, Va, Wednesday, was a
complete failure. The machine fell
almost Immediately into the Potomac
river and was a total wreck when
hauled out of the water,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

THE Presidents family have taken
possession OF the reconstructed White
House, former home of the Presidents,
now the palace of TeddyI.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

AND now comes, - q sequence Of
abduction, threats to wreck railroads
by dynamite, if large sums of money
are not paid. The attempt has been
persistently made to thus hold up tho
Northern Pacific.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

Ex-PosTMAsTER General Bissell is
dead. The body will be cremated
this afternoon at the Buffalo crema.
tory, under the rites of the Trinity
Episcopal church,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

The fleets of Japan and Russia are
assembling at Corea, and it seems
quite probable that war may ensue un.
less Russia fulfills some Of her prom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

THE steamer Northern Light went
ashore during the storm Monday night
on the Swinomish and was said TO
have been q total wreck.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09

THE Senators of his home district
have sat down very heavily on Piles.
Pass the ointment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09
Its Power Supreme.

The free trade cry that the high price
of coal was due to the tariff imposed
on foreign coal has been proved to be
a fallacy. - O'ymptdn.
Oh, no; that cat won't jump. The
coal barons are now enabled, by trust
method, to control the output, dstri-
button and the price of coal, without
the aid OF tariff protection. Unlimited
capital has so firmly entrenched the
coal operators that they can bid def
anco to competition, the only regu-
lator of prices that will be of service
to the community at any and at
all times. The coal trust controls the
entire supply. as we'll as the railroads
for carrying it to market, and its pow
er over the output is so absolute that
they can control prices up to the full
margin OF cost of trans ocean carriage.
There are no home competitors to EN-
barrass the market when confronted
by foreign competition. 1t is clear
cut proposition, with the menace that
unlimited capital and ready appliances
afford to make an attempt to inter-
fere serious matter for any interest
that makes war upon the combine.
That is one of the most insuperable
objections to trusts. They present the
strength of giants in q contest for SUI
premacy. and protective tariff is an
aid in establishing conditions which
became impregnable in time from
their own growth and increasing
strength.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-10-09
is FORNENST LABOR.
THE WAY THE PRESIDENTS
STAND is REGARDED.

Miller. the "Scab" Remains in Government
Employ Question Will Come Up Before the
American Federation of Labor Next Month
The Political Season at Washington Has
Opened-The Political Outlook CONNER
ciaI Expedition to Abyssinia-The Negroes
in Washington Are Trying to Organize.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
A FEMALE ENOCH ARDEN.
Mrs. Olson Returns to Her Family After n
Long Absence to Fi.id Her Husband
Married Again,

Rockford, ILL.,, July ia woman In
the role of Enoch Arden returned to
Rockford Friday after an absence Of
81 years. Twenty-one years ago Mrs.
Olson was injured In railroad wreck
near Buffalo, N. Y. She was taken to
hospital, but recovered. Her mind
was not quite clear, however, and she
wandered to France. Another victim
Of the wreck died In the hospital and
by mistake was buried as Mrs. Olson.
When Mrs. Olson returned to Rock
ford yesterday she found the two
babies she had left-Hilda and Frank
full grown and surprised beyond
measure at her return. Alexander o.
son, her husband. she found living
with his third wife, the second Mrs.
Olson, whom he married while believ-
ing fully in his first wife's death, hav-
ing died some years ago. Mr.. Olson
identified the returned one as his first
wife. The latter will recognize the
rights of the third wife and will live
with her recovered children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
FIRE AT ENTERPRISE.
Neighboring Towns Seems to b
Home Of Inoendiary.

Fire was discovered in the barn oil
John Latte Saturday a, m. at O'Clock
which burned the barn, out.buildings
100 bushels OF corn aud some hay.
The fire department arrived in time
to get control Of the flames and to
save the surrounding buildings. A
peculiar feature Of the fire was that
the family driving horse was in its
box stall last night aud the door
wired, but the door was open this
morning and the horse out. This Is
the seventh fire that Enterprise has
had in the last couple Of years, all Of
which have been at practi cally the
same time in the morning. MIR.
Latto's lumber yard was burned
short time ago in suspicious man.
ner. The loss will be around $1,000
With no insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16

hundred feet. Some time during
this month | expect to drive Vi
through the Blue Canyon to U,es
Canyon and spend some time. Utes
Canyon is a summer resort and Il
about 20 miles up In the mountains
just west Of here. We are we'll and
enjoying ourselves fine and hope to
still see more OF the country. We
live ia rather a good neig hborhood,
a few American families, but mostly
Mexicans. We get along fine with
them. Some Of them can speak our
language fairly well and they seem to
30 good neighbors. We leave our
place alone and on return find every
hing all right. d. B. BINDER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
Cheap Rates Via Union Pacific.

Denver, Colorado Springs, anc
Pueblo; $l5 for round trip, Oh salt
July 1st to 10th. limited Aug. Slst
sI6.40 round trip, on sale June 1T to
Sept. S0th, limited Oct. Slst.
Ogden and Salt Lake, Utah: $50. 81
round trip, on sale daily to Sept. SOth,
limit Oct. 3lst.
Los Angeles, and San Francisco
$50 round trip, on sale July LIST to
10th, limited Aug. Slst; CAS- round
trip, on sale Aug. let to l4th, limited
Oct. 18th.
Detroit, Mich: S25.4O round trip,
on sale July 14th and 18th, limited
August 18th.
Minneapolis, MINI: 1920 round
trip, on sale July 18th, goth and 21st,
limited July goth.
Boston, Mass: tS9.40 round trip,
on sale June S0th to July 4th, limited
Sept. 3lst.
Baltimore. Md: sS4.l6 round
trip, on sale July 18th and 18Th,
limited July Slst.
Atlanta. Ga: SS0.s5 round trip.
on sale July 9Th, 9Th and 7th, limited
August 18th.
Chicago. Ills.. els 90 round "trip,
on sale June SOtb, July let, limited
Sept. 18th.
Saratoga Springs, N. T.; $3.50
round trip, on sale July Srd aud 4th,
limited July Slst
Homesesksrs' tickets at one fare
plus $500 for round trip TO points In
Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana,
Oklahoms and TEXAS. irst aud third
tuesdays 10 July, August and Sept.
smber. ]. ". BROOKS. Agt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
Talking Commercial College.

Prof. Lnenberger Of Enterprise was
in town today interviewing President
G. G. Sterl and other members OF the
Commercial club with view to locat-
ing a Commercial college here.
The Commercial club informed him
that nothing definite had been done
in that lire hutthst they wee a, xious
" get a good one and could, without
doubt, promise free rent for two or
three years.
Prof Luenberger has had charge Of
the Commercial department OF the
Enterprise Normal Academy for the
last couple Of years where he has
made big success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
RaighIeH Round over.

j. D. Beighley, who was recently
arrested on the charge Of counter
feiting at Salina, had his preliminary
before United States Commissioner
Roark at junction City on Monday
and was bound over to the United
States grand jury which meets in
October. His bond was fixed at $500
and not being able to furnish it he
will remain in Jail at Junction City
until October.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
LEGATION Al WORLDS FAIR
The Cornerstone Of the Site Of "Jerusa-
lem" to BE Laid with ORR
entail Exercises.

st. Louis, July 1.-THE worlds fair
grounds will be thrown open to the
public to-day for the first time since
they were closed, April 30, for the
dedication exercises. The occasion
will be the dedication Of the site of
Jerusalem" The exercises will not
take place until four o'clock. The
Holy City" will be rendered by a
chorus Of $50 voices. The most inter-
esting part Of the ceremony will be the
laying Of the cornerstone, which will
be conducted after the oriental fashion
under the direction Of Nine. Lydia NJ.
Won Flnkelsteln Mountford. Natives
Of Jerusalem will conduct the rites and
camels, caparisoned mules and a
broidered tent from Egypt will add
color.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
TERMS NOT EXTENDED.
Judges Of Eight Courts 10 Be Ap-
pointed for Que Year.

20
Under ruling rendered BY tn
supreme court in the case OF Georg
I. Griffith against NJ. J. Manning,
contest over the Office OF judge OF thu
city court Of Wyandotte county, thu
district judges in the state, whos'
terms expire this year. will not hold
over by virtue Of the biennial election
amendment to the constitution and
Governor Bailey win fill the vacancies
created in the offices by reason OF
their retirement.
Justice Cunningham. who wrote
the opinion on the case, says in the
syllabus:
1.-The amendment to the constitu-
ton regulating elections, adopted by
the voters Of the state at the election
in 1902, refers only to the election of
county and township officers, and the
term all officers therein used means
all county and township officers.
1.-The office Of Judge Of the city
court OF Kansas City. is neither q
county nor township office, and hence
the term Of the incumbent thereof is
mot extended by virtue Of said amend.
ment."
"We are clearly of the opinion that
the language 'all officers refers only
to county and township officers and
that they are the only ones whose
terms of office are extended by the
language OF the adopted amendment"
Under this construction the district
judges in the state would not be af-
fected by the law as they are neither
township nor county officers. The
judges, whose terms expire this year
and their districts, follow:
Sixth district-Wslter L. S mons. Il
Seventh. Stillwell. n
Eighth-O. l.. Moore. K
Ninth-M. P. Simpson.
Eighteenth-D. M. Dale. 8
Twenty-niuth-E. L. Fisher.
Thirty-sixth-Marshall Gephart.
Wyandotte common pleas-W. G. t
Holt.