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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

IT must be admitted that business
interests are well represented on the
two municipal tickets, by no less than
four grocerymen, one prominent hard.
ware merchant, and one millman.
The professions are represented by .
brace of doctors and pair of lawyers,
and the remaining nominees are ex.
perienced in the clerical duties apper.
tanning to the busy life that qualify
them for thorough administration of
city affairs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Charles T. Lansdale is an old-time
resident and enterprising citizen,a son
of DR.. Lansdale, who came west as far
back at 1849. He was married in Ore
gon City, and after time returned
East. Chas. T. was born in New
York, Feb. 10, 1866, and came with
his parents to the then Territory of
Washington in 1868, and has resided
here almost continuously. He has
been successful grocer the past eleven
years, and about six years ago he de-
veloped a new industry in cultivation
.of cranberries, an enterprise which
demonstrated All ambition that has
been Landed, OF making two blades
grow where one had been planted by
Nature. He has been successful in
whatever he has undertaken. He is a
sterling Democrat, withal, and pos
sesses just the qualifications for con.
Quoting a successful administration of
our city government. He is now at
the head OF one of the largest and
most successful business enterprises of
the city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE Academy of Music, in Brook
Ign, N. Y, . historic structure, was
destroyed by fire, Monday, supposed to
have been caused by an explosion on
the stage. The loss is about $500, 900,
covered by insurance. This play
house was built in 1860, aud has been
the scene of many memorable events,
one of the fret being the great fair
held in 1868 for the benefit of the U.
s. sanitary fund, q contribution for re.
lief of our soldiery all over the North.
ern and Western States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04
Re Housing Of the Silsby.
A Jubilation Founded Largely on Asmoris, Of
"Auld Lang Syne.'

An old-fashioned vigorous ring of
the firebell last Friday night served
to give notice that time for the festiv-
tiles in housing" Cor rehousing) the
reconstructed Silsby rotary steam fire
engine had arrived, ard to surge upon
the memory Of the few old-time fire.
men the only way they then had of
announcing invasion of the dread de.
stroyer. The response was the same,
however, Of the patriarchs who still
insist that the unearthly clangor is
the only proper call to duty-which
is for instant actiOn-and of the
younger members who wait with bated
breath the slow, deliberate strokes OF
the Gamewell system, which saves
times by specific announcement of just
where relief is wanted. All came and
all entered into the spirit of the occs.
sion (figuratively speaking of course).
The memories OF those who organ
lied the first volunteer fire department
in Washington Territory ran farther
back than instalment of the Silsby en-.
CINE in 1883. It was in 1865 that Co.
lumbia Engine Company No. was or
ganized in our city, and its history was
for many years the record of organiza.
ton to extinguish FIRE in the whole
Territory. OF its original membership
of thirteen, but five remain, and four
were present last Tuesday night. They
were d. S. B. Henry, Robt. Frost, Will
liam Billings and John Miller Murphy;
A. J. Baldwin, the fifth representative,
is now living in Seattle.
The meeting was addressed by Mayor
Lord, Councilmen Price and Work;
and Messrs. c. B. Mann, Chas. Spring
er, Fred Guyot, Thos. Brown, G. R.
Talcott, P. d. Moore, VIM. Billings
and others, all of whom had many
pleasant things to say Of our firemen
in the past, and expressed fervent
hopes for encouragement and support
in the future.
A feature Of the occasion was pro-
vision due to that watchfnl care OF all
good firemen (this time exemplified by
Chief Raymond and Electrician Brau-
tigan) of something to satisfy the Gin
ner man." while on parade or engaged
in more strenuous duty. A fine array
of eatables was spread upon long Ia
bles, thanked by a generous supply of
"Olympia's PRIDE" the genuine Tum-
water brew, six barrels of which we're
sent to Admiral Dewey soon after his
May-day feat of capture of Manila, and
when dispensed to that stalwart crew
pronounced "good" over the signature
of their gallant commander.
1t was probably we'll on towards
midnight that the last of the firemen
concluded their reminiscent entertain
ment in compliment to the Silsby,
which now occupies a place Of honor
in a building erected mainly through
the efforts and financial contribu-
tions of her predecessor, "Columbia
No. l."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THERE seems to be but little doubt
that the steamer Discovery, which
sailed from Nome about the middle oil
October, for Puget Sound, with over
80 human beings ON board, has been
lost. Doors, windows, RATS, and life.
preserver bearing the name of the
steamer have been picked up on the
beach off Yukatat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The Nome steamship Oregon has
been chartered by the o. R. and N.
Co., and will be placed on the Port.
land-San Francisco run, taking the
place of the Columbia, by January
10th. The Oregon 10 owned by s. G..
Simpson of Seattle, and Chas. d. Lane
OF San Francisco. The transfer is
only temporary, and she will return 10
the Northern route by May 1st.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

CONGRESS Cushmau made q phe-
nomenal trip from the wilds of Alaska
to the halls OF Congress, for speed, but
1t was not sense of public duty that
impelled him to do so. but simply to
draw about 81 200 mileage, which he
might forfeit by an early adjournment
had he not been there to respond to
roll.call
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE little poem Forgive" which
appears on our first page, was written
by Mrs. Lee, temporary resident OF
this city, and has appeared in some
Eastern publications. 1t is gem in
pathos and diction that beautifully
garnishes the virtue of forbearance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Oh no, gentle reader, the apparent
innocuous desuitude of the enemy is
only skin-deep; way down in the heart
is a ceaseless fire is raging and it will
break forth with Pelee-like violence at
the polls Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

"M. ]. Bryan was guest of honor at
banquet in London given by the
American Society, at the Hotel Cecil,
Thanksgiving night. There were over
400 covers, and quite a number of no.
talle guests present.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE trial trip OF the protected
cruiser Tacoma, built at the Union
Iron Works, San Francisco, on the
Both ult., off the California Coast,
demonstrated an excess OF speed over
department requirements. She made
1860 knots per hour in o four hour
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The Wireless Telegraph Co. are now
planning to extend its system to Gray's
Harbor, at Westport, and probably
other points. Gen. New says that Ia.
coma wants connection and will prob.
ably get it. Why can't Olympia run
up her rod to catch the lichtninps
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

WHAT is the matter with the Ger.
man princessesf 1t is now Alice, wife
OF Prince Frederic, of Schosnberg.
Waldenberg, daughter of Don Carlos
OF Bourbon, pretender to the Spanish
throne, who has eloped with her coach.
man
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The University of Munich, Ger.
many, has opened its doors to women
students. When phlegmatic Germany
takes this advance-step for recognition
OF Justice, the millenial morn cannot
he afar off
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE Child-labor Commission of Ore
gon have issued an order that no
children under 16 years of age shall
appear on the stage. This action is
far.reaching and will cause much
trouble to the dramatic profession.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Robt. A. Graham's long experience
in the Office of Clerk, and the able
manner in which he performed the du.
ties, is an assurance that an equally
efficient service will be rendered now.
when every cog in the wheel OF prog
ress should be in exact line.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

TURKEY scared high in New York,
on Thanksgiving this year, sixty cents
pound being the limit steadily main.
tanned as the day approached.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE Chamber of Commerce at Ia.
coma have started q movement to 90.
cure silver service for the new cruiser
named after their city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The plumber is watching the Their.
mometer with vigilant eye. and his
soul thrills with delight as the mer.
curry falls below the 80 degree mark.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

In P. M. Troy we have q candidate
who needs no introduction or eulogy
from any one. His record is we'll
known to the public. He is a native
son in whom we all feel a pride. The
best indication of his ability is afford
ded by the TACT that tho city has in
variably sought his counsel when con.
fronted by legal difficulties the Re-
publican City Attorney could not
handle. The only time the city
failed to secure his services it lost
a damage suit in which the city will
have to pay $1,000, Mr.. Troy being
prosecutor for the claimant. Az to
the matter of economy. brought promi.
nently to view by the lamp Of expert.
ence, he should receive the support of
all true friends OF the commonwealth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

J. T. Otis, nominee for the Third
ward, commands the respect and con-
fidence OF all who know him. He has
host OF friends who will support him
for his true worth, for and despite Of
his politics.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The Recorder evidently finds some
Olympia oysters hard to open.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

The nominee for Councilman in the
First Ward, w. \. Van Epps, is a ma
tive OF Nebraska, 30 years OF age. He
came here with his parents when four
years old, and has always been DEM
ocrat. 1t is safe to say that if he is
elected he will afford his ward faith
full, energetic and jealous service.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04
OUR FRIENDS. THE ENEMY.

They chew the rag of discomfort
While rancor in them lies,
And steely shafts of dire revenge
Are hurtled from their eyes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Our nominee for the Fifth ward, L.
J. kegley, is not so we'll known to our
people from the fact that his residence
here dates back only a little over two
years. But he has demonstrated his
interest in local progress, and determi-
nation to aid, by large investments in
realty. Besides these holdings, in city
and country, he owns and operates o
sawmill on Black Lake. While he
halls from that hopelessly Republican
State, Iowa, he has demonstrated fidel.
i'y to principle by always voting the
Democratic ticket.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Mr.. Schomber, for Treasurer, is
known to be firm, fearless, energetic
and Jealous advocate OF local interests.
lie embraces, in an eminent degree,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

SEATTLE BARRIERS IN A RATE-WAR.
Many barber shops in Seattle have
abandoned union prices. and are again
working under the old rates before the
raise. 1t is said that this is caused by
the employment of a woman which
is forbidden by international rules,
though it may be in her husbands
chop. In October the shop was de-
clared unfair by the Western Central
Labor Union and a banner-boycott be.
gan. Reiger, the barber under ban,
Immediately cut rates and did the
main part OF the business of that street.
Other shops asked permission to meet
the cut, but were refused. They did it
and their cards were revoked. Hair.
cutting has been reduced to Is cents
and no account is kept of neck shaw.
ing. three ewipes for q nickel" Two
large and number OF small shops have
met the reduction, and the rates will
probably in time become general.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04
Principles and Men.

While both municipal tickets pre-
sent the names OF some very good men,
it is we'll in these times OF political fer
ment to consider the principles they
represent in making choice at the
polls. Other things being equal
ability, integrity and zeal remains
for the intelligent voter to consider
the possible weight which success or
defeat will bring to future efforts in
subscribing interests of far more i'm.
portance in being general in their ma
ture.
The victory achieved iu this State
in 1896 was not lost on the Democ-
racy for several succeeding local CAM
paigns, and it was only when the pat
ronage Of the general government at
tracted from its ranks the venal ele.
ment, always active in directing pub
lie affairs for their own profit, that
principle was sacrificed on the altar Of
ambition by the purchasable element
that always endeavor to float on the
wave of success. 1t follows, therefore,
as a conclusion, that when honesty
and ability of candidates are equal
that tits the imperative duty of Demo-
Gratis to stand by their party nominees,
and when there is doubt OF relative
availability in these respects, to give
the preference to those who have
shown by long-continued devotion to
principle that their hearts are right
and their heads level.
Our candidate for Mayor, Mr.. F. G.
Blakeslee, is q man who has always
been faithful to the principles of
Democracy. He was born in Neills-
Vile, Wisconsin. in 1862. and resided
for a time at Sparta. in the same
State. He and his wife came to Olym-
pia in 1889, with but sixty dollars in
his pocket, to found a home amid
strangers. He was no laggard, how
ever; he did not wait for job to come
to him with gilt trimmings and golden
tassels, but he pulled off his coat and
went to work. His first job was help
ing move a house for Tug Wilson.
He afterwards engaged in the hardest
manual labor for David T. Drewry,
Francis Hoffman and others, and
finally found occupation in clerical
service, q lighter employment in
which mental discipline was the main
factor. And for this he was even bet
ter equipped, for aside from steadfast
determination, his slight build was
not . special qualification for the
heavy work which he had so readily
undertaken. Soon as his abilities be-
came known, he had never to wait for
employment, and his patience and in
dustry has eliminated in his becom-
ing the sole owner and manager OF
one Of the leading industries of the
city. Who will not admit that these
qualifications are just what are wanted
in the Office OF Mayori
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

the Jacksonian test OF availability:
honesty and competency.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

Now, fellow citizens, Democrats, and
those who want change in the belief
that it will surely better matters, here
is ticket that no man can raise his
hand and say ought against. If you
want some respect paid to law and
order; if you want to restrain the ag.
gressive hand of Vice; if you want to
make our fair city the abiding.place of
moral, God-fearing people-vote the
Democratic ticket. The control OF our
opponents has been tried and found
wanting, and it has become steadily
worse as their hands became more
firmly clasped upon the reins of power.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04
UNDER SHARP FIRE.
ROOSEVELT THE SUBJECT FOR
SEVERE CRITICISM.

Senator Morgan Fires Few Charges of Shrap-
mel Into the Administration Camp - Army
Maneuvers for Practice Planned on a Large
Scale for Next Year - House Holds Senate
Down to Work Of the Special Sssson-Sen-
ator Newlands Wants to "Annex" Cuba as
State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-12-04

THE QUEEN CITY VS.. THE EMPIRE
CITY-Gov. Mcbride, after ample in
vestigation OF facts and full considera-
ton of the matter, at a hearing last
Saturday, finally concluded to honor
the requisition of the Executive of New
York, for extradition of Frank B.
Poor, President of the Citizens Light
& Power Co., of Seattle, on a charge
of grand larceny. This did not, how.
ever, end the matter. An application
was made to Judge Fullerton for a
writ OF habeas corpus, returnable b.
fore Judge Bell, of the King county
Superior Court last Monday. 1t was
called at p. NJ. but continued to the
29th inst, the Judge stating that his
calendar was so full that il could not
come up for hearing till that time.
Being especially assigned to him by
the Supreme Court it cannot be heard
by another Judge. The State on the
other side of the continent may be q
4" hummer" but she does not know
what it is to run up against a citizen
of Seattle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-19
REP RlMANDS
ATTORNEY
Mr.. Knox. Says His Action Has
Been Astonishing and
Highly Improper.
CHARGES AGAINST SENATOR
This no Reason, He Says, for
Disseminating the Invcstiga-
tons of a Grand Jury.
CHARGES AGAINST SENATOR
tBy Associated Press. J

fBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.--Correspond-
ence that passed between United States
Attorney Summers, at Omaha. and Attor
ney General Knox IN June last. In the
matter of the charges against Postmaster
Fisher. Of Hastings, and United States
Senator Dietrich. OF Nebraska, and the
investigation OF the same by the grand
Jury. was made public to-day. The let
ter OF Mr. Summers to the Attorney Gem
eral transmits the testimony involving.
Dietrich and Fisher and says: 80
1.-THE grand Jurors Insisted upon maxi
ing a thorough and searching nvestlga-
ton This investigation was discontinued
at my request becnuse or the tact that
the conduct Of United States Senator
was involved In the question they desired
to investigate. At the same time stated
to the grand jury that the investigation
will be made by another grand jury. II
1t be disclosed subsequently that the ends
sOf Justice demand It.
To this the Attorney General replied,
saying Summers should not bavo re-
quested n discontinUance OF the invest-
cation because Of the fact that the con-
duct Of United States Senator was In.
volved In the question the grand Jury de-
sired to Investigate. From the copy Of the
proceedings before the grand jury, It
appears that at the time the testimony
closed. most extraordinary and incr!n-
mating story had been told by Witness
Hahn, In which Senator Dietrich was
cr1minally involved, Fairness TO the psr-
son thus incriminated, as well as other
considerations OF duty. should have
caused you to refrain from Interfering
with the desire OF the jury to probe the
matter to the bottom.
Upon the whole your action In the
matter. the end accomplished. and the
means employed were astonishing. I'M .
warranted and highly improper"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-19
DEATH OF Mr..
GEO. W. PALMER.
Prominent Citizen Of Washing
ton County suecumbs to
Pneumonia.

~ s u 4 Z : i =.
News was received hero last night Of
the death at his home In Salpille OF
pneumonia, on Monday night. OF Mr..
George W. Palmer. one OF the most
prominent citizens OF Washington county
Mr.. Palmer was sevcnty-tlve years Of
age and was native OF Syracuse. though
he came to Virginia in 1855, and had lived
In Washington county since. He was for
many years the partner OF the late wiz
Ham n. Stuart, father OF Hon. Henry
G. Stuart, In the ownership. and operation
of the salt works at Saltrlile, Va. and
the two were associated Ii business for
q period of many years. During this
time Mr.. Palmer accumulated an estate
OF over million dollars, but he later
met with reverses, and at the time OF his
death was worth practically nothing
Though a Northern man, Mr. Palmer
was Democrat, and was thoroughly
identified In every way with the interests
of his adopted State. He was at the time
of his death member OF the Miller
School Board. and had held positions OF
trust in his county. Ho had IN his time,
perhaps. projected moro business enter
prizes than any man in Southwest Viz.
ginia, and was devoted to the develop
ment OF his section. He was liberal TO
churches and schools and was loved by all
who knew him. 1t Is said that MIR. Palms
'er probably brought more foreign capital
to Virginia than any man In the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-19
The DIXIE PROVED
A DISAPPOINTMENT
Extensive Scratching Allowed
Father DAILY to Gallop Home
the Winner.
(By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. D. c.. November 1S-
The Dixie, which was to have been the
feature to-day at Beunings. proved dis
drawals Father DAILY had a. walkover,
galloping colnusay. with Odom In the
saddal, over thu course aud receiving the
purse Scratches reduced most fields to
small numbers. and as a result winners
were easy picking. Summarizes:
First NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and upwards
seven fmlongs, Columbia course-south
y second, Dramatist "a to ~ third, Time,
1850.
Second race-mahan, two-year-olds;
five furlougs-Fort Hunter 6 to y. first,
Nlskayu (l5 to y second. Gauano.ue
a TO y third. Time. 1908 la
Third rnce-steepleGhase three-year-olds
and upwards; about two and a half
miles-Black Death 90 to - first Ma
milan e to y second, Perlon (GO TO II
third. Time, 5:c5.
Fourth race-The Dixie. three-year-olds;
one mile and three-qu arters--wal kover for
Colonsay., Time. s:42 2-5
Fifth race fOur.yaar-olds and upwards;
mile and forty yards; Columbia course
Runnells Il to g first. Masterman Is to
y second, Wire In co to ~ third. Time,
Las S-5.
Sixth ace-hand!cap. tllree-year-olds
and upwards; mile and a six,eenth-car-
buncle e. To 10Y first, Lord Badge III to 81,
second, Stolen Moments e to y third,
Time. 1853 Pa.
Seventh rnce-three-year>o and up
wards, mile; Columbia course--Wild Pr
rate q to % first, April Shower Is to %
second. Elsie L. a to y third. Time.
az 30.