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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
THE DRAW FOR LONG BRIDGE
The Council Have Received Bids for Both
Wood and Steel Structure. Costing
From $4,000 to $1,000.

The City Council held no meeting
Wednesday night, for which a special
meeting had been called to consider
proposals for draw on the Long
Bridge. An adjournment was carried
to yesterday morning when meeting
was held at which two proposals were
submitted
One was from Thorsvig & Lundland,
OF Tacoma, who submitted plans, esti-
mates and bids to build draw, span
with 44-foot opening in the clear,
roadway ~ feet wide, sidewalks four
feet wide on each side, with . length
in center line of 1913 feet for $1,000,
subject to extras as follows: LIST, Fill
ling center pier with rip-rap. 1926,
per cubic yard; ID, Creosoting piles,
70 cents per lineal foot; Sd, If sway
braces are used in place of solid plank
ing on piers, the reduction of basis
bid, on first proposition of bid, will be
1925.
to 63 feet in the clear and length on
center line to be 1G3 feet, with same
roadway, sidewalks and piers, for the
sum of $3,375.
They propose to build temporary
roadway so as not to interfere with
traffic during construction for 800.
The Puget Sound Bridge and Dredg-
ing Co., propose (A) to place a steel
bridge 1913 feet in length on cylinder
piers, for $22 ,4S0; with steel joist.
81 ,O40 additional. OBJ they will place
steel span 1913 in length, on pile
piers. creosoted under drum, for $I5,.
40; with steel joists for $1,04O addi-
tional, Co 100 feet steel draw, pile
piers, no walks $13,7049O. CD $50
feet combination span, pile piers $l3,-
253.30; with steel joists $940 extra.
Also will build 12O feet of steel t.
foot roadway, pile piers, for $l1 ,11S.SO,
and the same, combination roadway,
for $7,SIS.
Mr.. Payne was present with lift
draw proposition, used with much
favor in England, but was unprepared
to submit a bid until he had sub.
mitted the matter to a construction
firm in Chicago, but he claims that it
can he built for much less than the
figures of the Bridge and Dredging
Co., and is much less cumbersome,
easier operated, and can be kept in
order at a minimum expense. 1t is
probable, however, that he will be
barred by expiration of the time limit,
unless both propositions are rejected
and new bids invited.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

DEATH OF Mrs. BLAINE.-Mrs. James
q. Blaine died ON the family home
stead, at Augusta, Me-, Wednesday.
She was 76 years of age. Her maiden
name was Harriet Stanwood, and she
was the daughter OF q leading citizen
of the State. She met her husband
while both were teachers in q school
in Kentucky. They were married in
Pittsburg and began married life at
Augusta, where Mr.. B. became editor
OF the KennebecE Journal. She leaves
one son, James G., and two daughters,
Mrs. Harriet Beale and Mrs. Walter
Damrosch, of New York. The funeral
rites were held to-day At Washington,
where interment was made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

If it were not for the Pope's extreme
age-94 years-hopes might be enter
tanned for his ultimate recovery. The
mental power is strong, but the physi.
cal energy. absolutely essential for
ultimate recovery, is wanting. The
life will go out like the expiring flick
erings of lamp which finally yields
to absolute consumption of the sub.
stance giving it vitality. His death
may come any hour and it may be
prolonged for days, but it is absolutely
certain in the near future.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

THE Boss GAMBLERS DEFY THE
LAw.-The Clancy and Totempole
pool rooms opened Monday in Seattle,
in defiance of law. The local law pro.
vides for fine of 500 and impris on.
ment for 30 days. if, indeed, their offense
does not come under the felony provis.
ion OF State law. 1t seems from the
quiet attitude of the police that the
city authorities are standing i'm
with these violators of law, as they
constitute the political ring which
dominates King county party rule.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

The Department of Agriculture
bases upon preliminary reports an
estimate OF S9.sOO,OOO acres planted to
corn, decrease of about 100000
acres or as per cent. from the area
planted last year. The average condi.
ton of the growing crop, on the LIST
inst, was 1914 as compared with S7.5
one year ago, and a ten.year average
of 1913. The average condition OF
winter wheat on the LIST inst. was 1873
as compared with 1922 last month, II
July LIST, 1902, 1873 same date. 1901,
and a ten.year average of 1872. The
average condition of spring wheat July
LIST was S2.5 as compared with $50 of
the ten-year average.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

WASHINGTON department clerks are
now grumbling over a seven-bour day
and want q half holiday Saturdays
thrown in, for good measure. How
can we censure Labor for repeated en-.
deavors to bask on the cellar door,
when the soft -soled, patent-leather
pumps of his salaried brother are seen
dangling over the veranda rail, when
ever his eyes are turned from his daily
toll?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

OLYMPIA is receiving considerable
free advertising on account of the re.
port that the cereal food factory pro-
position had been accepted. Several
newspapers have warmly congratu-
lated our city on its public-spirited en-
terprise in recognizing a good thing
and reaching out for it. They do not
seem to have considered testimonials
of good character would have to be
submitted before the million.dollar ex-
penditure began.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

David H. Shaw, who died last Sun
day at Colfax, came to this coast in
1858. He was a veteran of the Next
can war, was captain of a company in
Siskiyou county, Cal, during the civil
war, but was not called into action
since. He was a high Mason and ex-
citizen. His place OF nativity
was Pennsylvania and lie was born
March 3. 1926. A wife aud five child
rem survive him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

who vents upon the helpless heads of
his wife and children the i'll nature
that he would like to intlict upon his
fellow men, but darcs not. can for.
give much in that fellow mortal who
would rather make men sweat than
women weep; who would rather have
the hate OF the whole male world than
the contempt OF a wife, who would
rather call anger to the eyes of a
potentate than fear TO the face of
child. LUE VERNON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

AMERICA captured the Palma tro-
ply, at Bisley, England, last week, for
best craftsmanship. Her team scored
1870 points out of possible 1900,
and beat all the best shots of Europe,
South Africa, Australia and Canada,
congregated for the first time, on Eng
lish soil, to compete for the worlds
shooting trophy. England followed
with q score of l.555.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

The Miles Moore faction OF the Re.
publican party, Monday, at Walla
Walla, in a closely contested munich
pal election, "cleaned out" the Ank-
eny supporters, electing Chief of Po-
lice, two Councilmen and Assessor,
while the Levites elected Mayor and
one Councilman by bare majorities.
In view of the great prestige affo rded
by being an U. s. Senator, the result
is very generally regarded as an over.
whelming defeat in the Senator's own
field.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

THAT the broad road is easier tray
eled than that narrow path said to
lead to the realms of bliss, is shown
by the avidity with which our British
cousins take to the cake walk set to
rag.time music. Now that it has 70.
ceived a nod of approval from royalty,
it will doubtless assimilate with the
blue-bloOd everywhere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

A MOVEMENT to unite the Christian
Endeavorers, the Epworth League and
the Baptist Union has been suggested
by the former organization, lately in
session at Denver, and will be present
ed in the form OF a resolution by that
body. The Endeavorers point to their
priority Of establishment as justifica.
ton for taking the initiative in the
matter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
Excursion to Beach,

The following rate to Westport will be
in effect to August 25th, inclusive
Daily-Limit 60 days, rate 1915. On
sale Saturday only. good to return the
following Monday, $40.
A. +. STANFORD,
Agent n. p. r.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

A BIBLE students convention is in
session at Denver. who believe that
Christ returned to Earth in spirit
form in 1878, and that the millennium
will dawn in ten years more. They
are reinforced by a contention of
Believers in the AtOnement Sacrifice
OF Christ" who hold to substantially
the same creed
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
For Grand Army Of the Republic

San Francisco Aug. II to %, inclusive.
Tickets will be sold Aug. -. 10 and IA,
via Portland and Southern Pacific, good
to return 60 days from date of sale for
$3.50; stopover allowed on return trip.
Via Portland and steamer $3.50, on
sale Aug. 8. Q, ID and IA.
A. +. STANFORD.
Agent n. p. r.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

RocKEFELLER's raid on the prices of
stocks is said to be to gather in large
block of New York Central with the
object of controlling that road. In
this he has aroused the antagonism of
Morgan, and he will probably be joined
by Gould and Vanderbilt, thus inau-
gurating war of veritable financial
giants. The Union Pacific has nego-
tiated loan of $1O,OOO,OOO to avoid
selling stock under present conditions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

JUDGE Bell, of Seattle, has ruled
that the use of merchandise paying
slot machines is q misdemeauor and
not felony. In the first case the
Judge imposed fine of 500, the ex.
treme penalty, which was paid by the
Liquor Dealers Protective A ssociatiOn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

IT is feared that the grasshopper
plague will visit portions of the east.
ern part of the State this season.
They have already made their appear.
ance on the Yakima reservation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

MONDAY night the Oregon City
Wooden Mills we're destroyed by fire,
at a loss OF from $4,000 to 100000.
Three hundred operatives have been
thrown out OF work by it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

WILLIAM ]. Bryan and daughter
will make an extended European tour
during September and the succeeding
month. The former intends to make
a study OF sociological conditions, and
write book of his impressions OF Eu.
rope when he returns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

A WOMAN, said to be the smallest in
the world, lately died at Bayonne, N.
J. She was only 81 inches tall,
weighed but so pounds and was 40
years of age,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

IT seems that Russia has about made
up her mind to maintain her grip on
Manchuria, and is making prepare.
tions for permanent occupation by
10000 troops. To placate the powers,
however, open ports are conceded.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
Green River Hot SPRINGS.

Excursion tickets to Hot Springs
Wash, and return, good 30 days, on sale
all the time at Northern Pacific office.
Rate, 1915. Children half-rate.
A. +. STANFORD,
Agent N. p. R.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

WONDER who the Republican party
will try to "shelve" next time by nom.
mating him for the second place on
the Presidential ticket.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

KENTUCKY Republicans have de-.
clared for Roosevelt, but it is hardly
probable that they expect to control a
single electoral vote.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

VANCOUVER will hereafter be dry
Sunday town, the jury in the case Of
State vs.. Minsch having found him
guilty of violation of the State law.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

THE Duke and Duchess of Dues,
last week, gave balloon party after q
very enjoyable luncheon in the park
of the Aeron Club, Paris. The most
daring of the guests only were invited
to participate in this unusual feature
Of entertainment. Balloons were pro-
vided for all who would make use OF
them, in parties OF three or four each.
The host, hostess and Duchess OF Ne.
gropent sailed away in the first air.
ship. Twenty minutes later, one de-
parted with four other titled guests, and
later ON still Others made the ascent.
All the balloons landed at dusk forty
miles away, without accident. Here
is pace set for our high-born country
people that will certainly demonstrate
their title to the term of high-fyers,
without any more actual danger than
IS encountered in the average automo-
bile ride. Will it be the old.time FAM
lily of Astors, or the newly -fledged
Rockefellers who will first announce
a balloon soiree?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

OYSTER Bay has the distinguished
honor of being the clasp on the cleo.
trio girdle around the world.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

THERE we're over forty deaths in one
day iu New York lately from heat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

The State bankers are now holding
a meeting at Whatcom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
S"Eas''lnotoA Standasd
TEN'IPi3. WASH
FRIDAY MORNING. JULY Il. 1893.
Does Cleveland Want Nomination?

1t Is now SAID that Grover Cleveland
Is cycling askance the Presidential
plum. Very few VIII be surprised who
read his violent onslaught Of reporter
Bailey, a few days ago, for merely as.
sorting AS y result Of a personal inter
view, that Grover would not be Prcsi-
Dental candidate under any circum-
stances. AS that was about all that
was stated by the correspondent,
Cleyeland's immediate declaration that
1t was grossly inaccurate" shows very
plainly just where the pin punctured
his epidermis.
A Chicago dispatch OF Monday pos
sesses the mythical straw swaying to
a breeze from the direction of Buzzard
Bay. The announcement that the ex-
President will speak before the Com
mercial Club Of that city-the Tam
many OF the west-ncxt Fall, and that
he. is now actively engaged in securing
promises OF attendance by personal
influential friends betrays the political
significance OF the movement.
When the matter of perfect acqui.
escence on the part of the ex- President
is discussed, one need 60 no farther
than to ascertain the bare possibility
OF success, to determine any question
that may exist. Cleveland is not a
man to decline any advancement of
that kind. He has always shown him
self to be loyal to Cleveland, however
recreant he may be to his party and
its nominees.
Just where be can discover a elim.
mer OF hope at the polls next year,
even though the bare possibility OF
carrying the convention may be con.
coded, is mystery. 1t must be based
upon belief that the trusts, discon.
tented with Roosevelt, will rally to his
support, knowing by the best possible
evidence that he is true and devoted to
the Wall street idea of financial policy.
MEMBERS of the State Press Associa-
ton are looking forward with pleasure
to the annual reunion next month, one
OF the features of which will be an ad.
dress by John Miller Murphy, of Olym-
pia, the veteran journalist who has al
ways upheld the dignity of the profess
sion.-Idc0ma Sun.
Our friend Watermelon" Redding-
ton, who has just assumed charge of
the Sun, is little premature in max.
ing the above announcement, as it is
by no means certain that the editorial
1--WE" of this exemplary journal can
be present on the next annual gath.
ering of the fraternity. The STAND.
ARD, however, expresses the hope that
the Sun will shine with renewed luster
under such a capable power to focus
its rays upon intelligent direction of
our tlittle satellite. His time will
doubtless be 80 much absorbed by that
important duty that he will not miss
the wise things anticipated in the an
nounced address.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

THEY DON'T FoRGET.-It seems that
all Europe is taking hats off to Uncle
Sam, just now. King Edward gave
ball last week in honor OF American
naval officers, and the day afterwards
banquet was served them in Buck
ingham palace. The British channel
squadron was assembled at Spithead
to meet the little American squadron,
when it arrived at Portsmouth from
KEEL. An invitation to visit Lisbon
was rendered by the King of Portugal.
The officers of the U. 8. squadron held
reception on the Goth aboard the
flagship Kearsarge, at the German
naval station, at which 1000 guests
were entertained, principally German
officers, and it is said the Emperor
made thorough, though an amicable
and designed to be complimentary, in.
spection of the warship. All these
facts are significant of the prestige
gained by American eye-sight and the
use of improved war machinery in our
little brush with Spain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
A SINGULAR TRAGEDY.-A very I'M

\ SINGULAR TRAGEDY.-A very I'M
usual fatality occurred at Pittsburg,
Pa, on the afternoon of the 4th inst.
During terrible electrical storm, the
rain falling in torrents, big Ameri-
can flag, waving in front OF a store,
was torn from its lalyards and fell
into a pool OF water. In its descent, it
fell across an electric wire where the
insulation had been worn off, and car
ried it to the ground. A few seconds
later an unknown man started across
the street to seek shelter from the
storm in livery stable He failed to
notice the fallen wire, and stepped
into the pool of water. He was seen
to drop, and remained where he had
fallen. His death was instantaneous.
Persons who witnessed the accident
knew that it would be dangerous to 60
near the body, so they attempted to
knock the fallen wire away with pieces
of wood. While they were thus en-
gagged all open carriage approached,
headed direct for the pool. 1t con.
tanned a party of Italians who were
returning from the park. Every effort
was made to warn them of their dan
ger, but the Italians, frightened by
the awful storm, evidently failed to
understand. One of the horses plunged
into the pool and was electrocuted.
As it fell to the ground the occupants
Of the carriage began to jump. Three
of them jumped into the fatal pool
and died instantly. The other mem.
bers of the party jumped from the op-
posite side of the carriage and escaped
death, although all wero badly shocked.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
The Negro as a Society Leader.

The cake-walk again reisns supreme
IN London. 1t was a waning fashion,
but all at once, by whim OF those giy.
Ing motion To the whirl, it has been
relnstated in all its glory, and the hot-
sam Is all drifting to the center. The
change came about in this way. \
dance was being given at the palace Of
the Princess Hatfield; while dancing
a ,wos.ep, the Marquis de Several. the
Portuguese Minister and the Kings
most intimate favOrite, said to his
partner, Mrs. Townsend, "Let us cake
walk" The couple Immediately went
to the middle of the ballroom and
started to walk They were followed
by other society people. Before long
the two-step was abandoned and the
cakewalkers performed to the time
keeping OF clapped hands and stamped
feet, led by the Duke and Duchess of
Connaught. With approval such as
this, the cakewalk is now, OF course,
necessary part OF the education of So
ciety man or woman. They vie with
each other in the acquisition Of new
steps and the demand for tutors grows
greater daily.
The services OF the negroes who were
performing with the Williams and
Walker company were so sought after
that the management of the Skates
bury theater had been obliged to issue
an order prohibiting them from accept
ing outside engagements. The man.
ager explained that the negroes worked
so hard in teaching society that they
are too tired to do justice to their
work at the theater. One of the ne
groes said, however: "Order or no
order, we JUS 90, JUS the same"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-03-19
Battleships on L0uisiana's Plan.

Washington. board of cen
struction of the navy department
has decided that the three new 49,
0O0-ton battleships authorized by
the navy appropriations bill should
be identical with the Connecticut
and Louisiana types as to armor and
armament the only difference be-
tween them that the upper portion
of the belt armor, which is II inches
on. those two ships. shall be 10
inches on the new vessels, and that
the superstructure armor shall be
increased from 6 to 7 inches. Pre-
liminary to the determination of the
type Of the new Is, ton battleships
it has been decided to prepare
sketch plans for fast % knot ships
and slow II knot ships. When these
plans have been prepared the con-
test over the question of high pow
er and speed Of armament will be
dntnrminnad
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-03-19
DECEIVED FOR ELEVEN YEARS.
Wiles of Grand Rapids Woman Destroy
Family Bliss.

Chicago-A woman neighbor eleven
years ago convinced the wife of Wilson
McIntre, then travelipgman, living
in Milwaukee, that her husband was
leading double life, and during his
absence she packed her effects and re.
turned to the home of her parents, in
Buffalo, says despatch to the Inter
Ocean from Grand Rapids, Mich.
When McIntre returned home to find
his wife gone, the same woman told
him that his wife had eloped With
another man.
He wrote to her parents in Buffalo,
and his letters were returned unopen-
ed. He made no effort to follow his
wife. and when he heard she was
living in Indianapolis he did not &C
near her. Recently he discovered
that he had been deceived, and, COM
munlcating with her, learned that she
was dying of consumption. He ~lef,
for Indianapolis to see her.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-03-19
Six Hundred perished in Samoa.

San Francisco.-Th steamer Ma
riposa has arrived from the Samoan
islands. bringing full particulars
of the terrible hurricane which Wis
tied the Poumtu group of islands in
January. In all over 600 lives were
lost aud the financial loss will ex-
coed $500, 600. The Poumtu group
of islands numbers about 100 divis-
ions. Relief proceedings have been
instituted and everything possible
is being done at Apia and places in
the Samoan group to relieve the
sufferings of II e Poumtu islanders.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-03-19
AMERICANS PRESENT
At First Court of Season Held at Buck.
ingham Palace.

London. 1.-THE first court of the
season has just been held at Buck
ingham palace. It was the first
funct ton since the accession of Ed
ward VII that was not spoiled by
rain. More than 900 persons assem-
bled i'll the throne room, all the en-
bassies and legations being we'll rep
resented. Their majesties after the
presentation, reverted to the former
custom of allowing the guests to file
past the royal dais. This arrange
ment avoided an unpleasant crush in
the supper room. The king and
queen remained seated while the
company filed out. The Americans
presented by the embassy included
Mrs. George p. b. Hill of New
York, Mrs. HI. Clay Evans, Miss Ev-
ans and Miss Anita Evans.