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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

The UNCERTAINTY OF LANGUAGE
The Supreme Court of Errors, OF New
Haven, has affirmed the decision OF
the lower court that Judge Bennett
had no legal right to direct his wife
after his death to pay William j. Bry.
an $50, 900 as n trust fund, to be used
for certain specific purposes. But Mr..
Bryan realizes that this is by no means
the first time that the will of a deced-
ent has been frustrated by the rulings
OF judges of high and low degree who
have decided what he ought to have
done, instead Of what he did do, in
making his last wishes known on pa
per. Even as eminent a lawyer as
Samuel J. Tllden who wrote his own
will, was not able to frame it in Ian.
guage that an ordinary Judge could
not construe in a way to defeat the
object contemplated. 1t is hardly to
be expected that the Nutmeg State
courts were any better judges of law
when they followed the illustrious
precedent thus set, and declared that
Mr.. Bennett did not know, or care to
know, the legal interpretiop that would
be placed on the directions left by his
will, and the codicil in the form of a
letter of instructions to the legatee,
his wife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
EVERY PIECE OF DRESS GOODS TO
GO AT l., TO /, OFF.

Every piece of our new and up
to-date dress goods stock is in
cluded in this sale. The prices Of
these goods have been cut from
one-third to one-half the regular
price.
40-in. Reversible Mohair, in
all shades, good value, now 311sc
42-in. Mohair, heavy, with
very fine finish, worth 9Sc,
now 0oc
Two pieces of 52-in. Black
Mohair, which quality is
worth $3.50 per yard, now. 73c
All-Wool SOC Dress Goods. -. 33c
Atwood Toe Dress Goods. -. 39c
All $1.00 Dress Goods, now. 63c
All $l.25 Dress Goods, now. Sc
All 81. 80 Dress Goods, now. 95c
All $1.75 Dress Goods, now. $l.10
All $500 Dress Goods, now. 1.25
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

1T is doubtless contrary to the gen.
eral opinion that by far the larger
proportion Of flowers have no odor, but
q chemist who has made the distilla.
ton OF fragrance q business declares
that out of 4,l1O varieties cultivated
in Europe scarcely 400 have any odor,
and OF these about 80 have fragrance
that is anything but agreeable.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

DEFICIT IN WHEAT CRoP.-It is esti.
mated that the wheat crop will fall
100000 bushels short in Kansas,
Nebraska and Oklahoma, this year,
from loss of yield through rain. In
Kansas last year the yield was, in
round numbers, 100000 bushels
and this year the estimate is reduced
to $4,000. 600; in Nebraska the figures
are $4,000, 900 and 100000; and in
Oklahoma and Indian Territory they
stand. 100000 and 100000 re.
spectively. Fully half the loss is at.
tributable to the rains in June and
early in July, on fields that we're
lady for harvest, or on wheat that
was in shock ready for the harvesters.
Rust is also cause of much loss.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

THE Roosevelt boys have taken a ride
on camels at the Worlds Fair and they
have a fair idea as to how papa feels
riding the elephant.-St. Louis Republic.
The camels are, however, a more
knobby mount, and better adapted for
rough riding.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

THE Chicago strikers have asked
that every union working man or wo-
man in the country be invited TO con.
tribute to the fund for support of the
war against the packers. AS there are
about 100000 of them, large sum
is expected.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

THE well-known steamer Elwood
was burned at the dock at Avon,
Skagit county, between 2 and 8 O'Clock
Tuesday morning. She was owned by
the Mcdonald Steamship Co., of Sc.
attic, and valued at $4,000. She was
built on the Columbia. in 1891, and
during the Klondike excitement, was
operated on Fraser river, in British
Columbia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

FASHION rules, even in China, and
the gait is set either by example OF
expression of will Of the Dowager EN-.
press Of that eccentric realm. She
has issued an edict that she no longer
considers cramped feet beautiful, and
that the imperial wish must be re.
spected. The consequence is, univer.
sal compliance with the order, to the
great delight OF parents and children
who have grown to years OF comprehen-
sion OF what the release means to
them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

ACCORDING to the U. S. Geological
report for 1903, the oil yield in Califor-
MIA had increased more than 10000.
OOO, and that of Texas fallen off ,OOO,.
OOO barrels. The total product OF
1901 was SS,766,916 barrels, valued at
$1,l7S,910, and of 1903, 1OO,662. 1897
barrels, valued at 1914, 694,O5O.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
MEMS SHIRTS GO AT LESS
THAN HALF PRICE

Take a look into our shirt de-
partment. New and up-to-date
shirts at less than half price.
Mems $3.50 Dress Shirts, now. 73c
Mems sl.25 Dress Shirts, now. .69c
Mems $1.OO Dress Shirts, now soc
Men g 69c Work Shifts, now. .4Sc
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

NORTH Carolina produces one-third
the peanuts consumed by the whole
world, and gives employment to thous-
ands of people in harvesting the crop.
That State also excels in the produc-
ton OF peas, and thirty-two varieties
are exhibited at the Worlds Fair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

Two negroes, Paul Reed and Will
Cato, found guilty of the murder of
Henry Hodges, wife and three child.
rem, in Georgia, a month ago, we're
taken from the authorities and burned
by mob, Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
LADIES' SHOES

Ladies' S4.00 Hand Turned
and Hand Welt Shoes, now So. -
Ladies' $3.50 Hand Turned
and Hand Welt Shoes. now 2.2j
Ladies' $500 Hand Turned
and Hand Welt Shoes, now l.95
Ladies $3.50 Hand Turned
and Hand Welt Shoes, now /. AS
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

Too WELL PLEAsED.-Woman's per-
versenees, at times, is beyond. under
standing. A Denver dispatch is going
the rounds of how a Kansas City wo.
man has applied for divorce because,
as she alleges in her complaint, her
husband has no backbone" or is al.
together too complsisant. "When.
ever have asked him for anything"
she alleges, II have always got il
without question, and there is no sat-
isfaction in that kind of existence"
Is it any wonder that the world is
peopled with due proportion of prize.
fighters, when such personal character.
istics are to be transmitted
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

One CLEAN OF sunshine penetrated
the war-clouds which have hung over
the Russian capital the past three
months, when. last Friday, a son was
born in the Alexandra villa, one of the
four email palaces in magnificent Pc.
terof park. The day was given up to
rejoicing and As much powder was
burned in firing salutes as in some of
the decisive battles with Japan.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

IDAHO seems to be ahead on po-
tatoes as a field product. At the St.
Louis Fair, twenty varieties are on
exhibition, Of exceptional quality and
size. 1t is claimed that in this pro.
duct Idaho excels any State of the
Union,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

SENATOR George +. Hoar, of Massa.
chusetts, is reported to be dying, in
Worcester, that State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
STATE TICKET.

For Presidential Electors,
FRED TliIEL ...-.-.... .......... OF Adams
JOHN TRCMBULL 90. .......... OF Clallam
J. ;. DARNELL 900. .. .......... OF Cowliiz
s. i. RICHARDSON ...... ......... OF Mason
]. J. CARNEY 49,. ....... ........... OF Chehsl-
For Governor,
GEORGE TURNER ... .......O OF Spokanc
For Lieutenant Governor,
STEPHEN JUDSoN Observation-Disclosures. OF Pierce
For Congress,
HOWARD HATHAWAY . go. OF Snohomish
J. J. ANDERSON ......... OF Pierc.
W L BECK Of Ferry
For Secretary OF State,
PATRICK HOUGH.... ...... OF Clarke
For Treasurer,
GEORGE MCDGETr ....... ...... OF Spokane
For Auditor
For Attorney General,
u H. NEAL ...-...-......- 800. 90. OF Lincoln
For Land Commissioner.
VAN X. PERSON .................Of King
For Superintendent of Schools,
". ID. GERARD ....................O OF King
For Supreme Judge,
ALFRED BATTLE ............ ......... OF King
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

SECRETARY Shaw is coming westward
in his campaigning tour, and it is said
will include this State in his itinerary
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

THE BLUFF WoN.-A New Albany,
(Ind.), dispatch of last Saturday states
that while Champ Clark was speaking,
in joint debate, with Congressman
Lands, of Indiana, before the Chau.
tauqua assembly in that State. some
one in the audience shouted, "That
is not true; you are liar" when Mr..
Clark quietly interpolated, eff the
man who called me liar just now. will
meet me outside the park, when
finish my speech, l will cut his throat
from ear to ear" It 10 admitted that
the challenge was rather sanguinary,
but the bluff won out, and you could
have heard the proverbial "pin drop"
the remainder OF Champs speech.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
BETTERTHANEVER
While our three days special has been a
Better Bargains left for your inspection.

can prove this to you if you will
give us a chance. Look at these
OrippS-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

CABLE RATES WITH ALAsKA-The
new cable between Puget Sound and
Alaska, that is being constructed for
the War Department, will soon be
completed, when use of the line will
be open to the general public at the
following rates: From Seattle to
Sitka, $3.50; to Juneau, 80; to Haines
Mission. 50; to Skagaway, ~; to Val
DEE, $3.50; to Fort Liscum, $3.50; to
Offices in "Square L." So; to offices
in "Square g" $3.50; to offices in
Square g." 81. These are the offices
in square ~: Boundary, Chisto-
chena, Copper Center, Fort Egbert,
ketchumstock, Keystone, Montasta
Pass, North Fork, Saina, Summit,
Telkhell, Tonsina, Tanans Crossing
and Taslina. The places in "Square
2" are: Baker, Birches. Central, Che.
ma, Cessna, Fairbanks, Fort Gibbon,
Glen, Goodpasture, Golsova, Grimkop,
Ksltag, Kokrines, koyukuk, Old Wo-
man, Nonana, Nai.tu, Rapids, Ram.
part, Salchs, st. Michael, Tolcyana
and Unalaklik. In Square 3" are:
Fort Davis, Nome and Safety.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

THE grasshopper pest is again de-
stroying crops in Kansas. 1t is said
that about all the alfalfa and corn
crops have been ruined ard even the
leaves on fruit and shade trees have
been eaten. This includes even green
peaches on the trees, leaving only the
pits hanging to the limb. Many
grape-vines have been stripped OF their
foliage,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
Bigotry Of So-Called " Conservatives

1t may be that the National Com
mittee, as announced by Roger Sulli.
van, one of its members, does not
want Mr.. Bryan to speak in the COM
ing campaign, just as the st. Louis
Convention did not want to admit
platform declarations OF four and eight
years ago, but when an attempt is
made to place gag upon a man like
Bryan, their own littleness will be
demonstrated.
Mr.. Bryan has right to speak, and
the inclination to speak, and in the
exercise of that freedom and sense of
duty he is supported. with almost una.
nimity, by the six and half millions
Of voters who would have made him
President, had it not been for the bolt
OF the handful of politicians who
deem it heritage to dictate the policy
and hold the Offices under Democratic
administrations. Failing in this, they
try to upset the trough from which
they have, in times past, drawn the
swill through which they waxed fat
and strong. In reply to a query. Mr..
Sullivan said, I'VE think Mr.. Bryan
would do more harm than good, espe.
cially in Illinois. He must not come
into Illinois to speak," to which Mayor
Harrison has responded: 1--WE have
invited Mr.. Bryan to speak and hope
that he will accept. We think he will
do the ticket much more good than
barn."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

OREGON is likewise suffering from
forest fires.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS


ALTON B. PARKER,
OF NEW YORK.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
MEMS CLOTHING
This explains why

Our clothing department is con-
stantly crowded with eager seek
ers after our special bargains.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

A HUMAN BAROMETER.-A small
child of Thomas Parker, at Lenape,
Pa. was rendered unconscious, several
weeks ago, by an electric bolt. which
struck near the house. The child's
body afterwards turned black, since
which it has acted as . barometer on
approach OF storms. Immediately pre-.
ceding . thunderstorm, the child will
turn purple about the mouth, while
its face becomes dark and remains 60
during the storm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
+ or Vice Preside

HENRY G. DAVIS,
OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19


The MAN OF PEACE VANQUIsHEs
THE MAN OF WAR.-It is a rare specta.
Gle to witness q contest wsged by
champions OF the two leading profes.
sions, in the courts OF law, but such a
thing was afforded at Lowell, Ind, q
few days ago, when d. d. Hoagland,
pastor OF the NJ. E. Church South, sue.
cessfully contested the application for
a saloon license before the Commits.
sioners. when opposed by Reuben
Wood, the Oldest law practitioner in
that part of the State. The contest
was made on the ground OF unfitness
of the applicant, a proposition which
was supported by vigorous protest,
but mainly of people who are termed
Temperance cranks," or, in still
more determined phase of derision,
" vater-tanks," possessing generally Q
limited influence with the powers that
be-, from their obstinate aud persist
ent efforts to down liquid damna-
ton" The applicants good charac.
ter was declared by a dozen witnesses,
all of whom were prominent business
men, whose word would pass current
on most things. The witnesses were
handled without gloves by the young
minister, who manifested much dex.
terity in cross.examination, and before
they realized that they were dealing
with man about as we'll versed in
the subtleties of the law as on doc.
trinal points in thology, he had them
gasping for breath over some sinuosity
OF their testimony as caught by the
stenographer's pencil. The result was
the license was refused, and his par.
ishoners held " high-jinks" in honor Of
the legal victory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
An old-Time Republican Recants.

George S. Boutwell,, one of the found.
ers of the Republican party, who wa.
Secretary of the Treasury under Presi
dent Grant, Governor OF his State
(Massachusetts) U. S. Senator and
Representative, has given the follow
ing reasons for support of Judge
Parker:
Il am with the Democratic party be.
cause l have made a distinct decision in
regard to the Philippine policy. and
whatever may happen in regard to do
nestle affairs nothing can be so unfortu'
nate as this transformation from Re
public to an Empire. Therefore l dc
not concern myself about what the
Democratic party may do. but l am
satisfied they will not sacrifice the
honor of the nation by leaving a great
opportunity. The Republicans had q
great opportunity but they neglected it. "
This should be satisfactory to the
most exacting Republican, and doubt
less will sway many thousands ofvotes
to the Democratic party. which could
be convinced by only such an ortho'
dox teacher.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

UNDER the caption "Flagpole
Changes Political Faith" the Pr.
notes that pole raised At Bellingham,
to celebrate the Inauguration of Cleve.
land, in 1885, has been taken down,
several feet cut off its length and
raised again, this time to honor the
nomination of Roosevelt. It is always
pleasure to ask questions of those
who seem to know everything, and we
therefore rise to inquire why several
feet were cut off the stick" to adapt
it to its present typical use? Is the
stature of the Rough Rider less than
that OF the snowman at Buzzard's
Roost?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
BOYS CLOTHING

Bring in your boys and let us fiji
them out at these prices
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
a Grand Showing for the Big Fair.

When the st. Louis Fair Com
mission was confronted with the GER
tainty Of large deficit at the close of
the big show-of at least a million
dollars, and probably much more
unless the attendance of the last few
weeks could by some means be ma
terially increased, it was finally con-
coded that the resort which has so
often averted bankruptcy -Publ icity-
was the only means that gave a rea-
sonable promise of success. 1t was
during Poster Day." that the matter
eliminated in public declaration of
the financial situation of the grand
enterprise.
That the exposition was undertaken
on too gigantic scale-to excel all
Worlds Fairs that had preceded it's
now admitted, but that consciousness
| affords no relief. In this emergency
the Associated Bill Posters and Dis.
tributors OF the United States and
Canada came forward with profier to
donate to the Louisiana Purchase As.
ISOLATION four weeks listed and pro-
tected display OF posters on the boards
of its members throughout the United
States and Canada. This action on
their part, places the association on
the front rank as q broad gagged,
liberal-minded organization, recogniz-
ing the Importance of the great fair as
an educator OF the masses.
The magnitude of this proposition
can only be judged by the fact that the
offer, which it may be stated, has been
eagerly accepted by the fair people as
means for renewing interest. EN-.
braces a showing for full month on
more than million miles of boards
throughout the associations jurisdic.
ton.
The local posting amounts to $50
sheets, which are now on the boards,
but it is to be regretted that the same
lukewarm policy will minimize results.
Instead of the commonplace injunc-
ton, "See the Worlds Fair, Now"
which greet the eye everywhere, and is
the culmination of this magnificent
proffer, why we're not few heroic, as
we'll as instructive, admonitions given.
Why not the assurance that this is an
opportunity of a lifetime, to see an
exhibit mever equaied in all that has
preceded 1t, and that it is safe to say,
with present experience, wiH nerer be
repeated in the nert generation. Such
true assurance, appealing from thous.
ands of places where "he who runs
may read" would have sown the seed
of resolution which is the sound basis
for y big harvest.
1
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19


The general occupation of our citi.
zens in the arts of peace or the alb
sence OF large military ornaments,
tends to impair neither patriotism nor
physical courage, and for the truth OF
this refer the young men of the day
to the history of the civil war. For
fifty years, with the exception OF the
war with Mexico, this country has
been at peace, with a standing army
most of the time of less than 10000
men. He who thinks that the nation
had grown effeminate during that Pc
Rod should read the casualty rolls of
the armies on either eide of Shiloh,
Antietam, Fredericksburg and Gettys.
burg, at Stone river and at Chick.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-11
Raynor For Senator.

Annapolis, Nd, Special-Eighty-
nine of the ninety Democratic mem
bers of the Maryland General Assem-
bly, met in caucus Wednesday night,
and after parleying for more than
three hours selected Isidor Raynor
for the United States Senatorship to
succeed Senator Louis E. McComas,
the present incumbent. At noon to-
morrow Mr.. Raynor, a well-known Bal
timore city lawyer, who achieved an
international reputation as the leading
counsel for Admiral Schley during the
naval court inquiry, will be elcted by
the members of the General Assembly
in joint session to the United States
Senate.
In the joint session of the Mary
land Legislature today's ballot for
United States Senator resulted as
follows:
Democrats: Isidor Raynor, 81; John
Walter Smith, 81; Bernard Carter, 9;
E. E. Jackson, 8.
Republicans: Louis E. McComas, %.
Necessary for election, SO votes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-11
Honor to a Negro.

A special from Portsmouth Of recent
date says:
For the first time in the history OF
the city a white edifice for the recep-
ton of white worshipers were thrown
open to colored mourners, when Will
liam Elliott, 80 years old, and for the
last forty-nine years janitor Of the
Court Street Baptist Church, was con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. NJ. Armistead.
colored. in the church auditorium,
which was filed to its utter capacity
with relatives and friends OF Elliott.
The balcony overlooking the auditori-
um was also filled to its capacity with
the members of the Court street con-
gregation. The Revs. R. B. Garrett,
pastor Of the church, A. E. Owen, pas
Tor OF South Street Baptist Church,
and W. P. Hines. pastor Of Park View
Baptist church. delivered touching eu-
logies of the dead janitor. The chair
near the chancel occupied during
every service in the old and new Court
Street Church for the past forty-nlne
years by Elliott, was draped handsome
" by the ladies of the congregation.
The deacons of the Court Street Bap-
tist Church acted as honorary pail
bearers"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-11
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\ rlinor Events of the Week In o
Brief Form.
EEEJ
Hunting a Criminal.

For two days officers and other In
cignant citizens Of Bennettsyille have
been securing that section in search
of John Johnson, who is wanted for
criminally assaulting the 10-year-ol6
daughter of John Hooks, at McCon-
The crime was committed on January
.21, but the girl did not make II
known till last Saturday when she told
a girl associate who was working in the
Marie cotton mill with her. The news
soon reached Mr. Hooks and he found
that she hd been seriously injured. She
said she had not revealed her condition
sooner because the negro threatened to
kill her if she told. AS soon as the
crime became known Chief of Police
Hays and posse of citizens started
to hunt Johnson but he had just left
town by some unknown route. Blood
hounds were put on his track and fol-
lowed himsfor several miles, but final.
ly lost the trail. 4