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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
Washiuatuu Standard
OLYMPIA, WASH.
friday MORNING, XAY II. 1907.
Let o. judge by Acts.

Mr.. Conine. in his present letter
to the STANDARD. tries to recall to
some degree his unqualified endorse
ment of President RooSevelt'S crazy
quilt policy. 1t was doubtless owing
to an exubrrancc of spirits that he
said more than he intended in his
letter of April 18th. which impelled
Us to call Il halt in the OverzealOus
advocacy of man who. if he succeeds
in his effort to abolish popular rights,
is neither a Republican nor Demo-
crat when the true American heart is
made the object of appeal.
The Civil War did not lessen these
reserved rights, held by the States
respectively. but forever trampled
out an assumed right to secede from
the Union of States. Just so far
the arbitrament of the sword extend
ed. 1t settled the question which
precipitated the confict-human slav-
ery-which went down with the great
er question that superseded it as a
leading issue. The assumption had
no arisen in the ratification of Union,
that it could only be reduced to its
primar Y elements, by the alternative
adopted for national changes-revo
Luton; whose justice and expediency,
in the worlds judgment, depends
solely upon the side that wins. Thus
closely are patriotism and treason al
lied, and neither the originators, the
instigatOrS nor the masses are CLASH
fled until success perches upon one
or the other of victorious standards.
Events which precede such changes
are of insidious growth, and it be-
hooves all true lovers of the country
to watch with jealous care the slight
est encroachment upon what may be
fairly regarded as the cardinal prin-
ciples of free government. The high
err the position of the usurper of pow
ers limited by the Constitution, the
more frequent and fragrant the acts
become, the greater the necessity
that exists for restraint by the peo-
pie, and the most vigorous condem-
nation should not be accompanied in
any way by an emollient which weak
ems its force.
1t is mark OF good generalship,
as well as a grand object of diplomacy,
to concede inessentials, if by that
means main and greater objects may
be attained. No better evidence is
needed than that Mr.. Roosevelt pos
sesses that form of leadership which
is shown to have blinded the judg.
ment of a good, honest and usually
sensible though impulsive citizen like
Mr.. Conine. He completely loses
sight of the late overt act, a threat to
usurp the authority of Congress by
making war against the State Of Cal
ifornia and using army and navy to
force the little nutty Japs into San
Francisco's common schools. He can
not see the scores of other violations
of coordinate powers of government,
amid the dust the President creates
in scolding corporations and med
ding with State politics.
Let us hope that all eyes will be
still further opened.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
FORTUNE IN GRAsaH0ppERs. =

A FORTUNE IN GRAssHOPPERs.-
There is man at Lee, Maine, who
has discovered new road to fortune.
1t is James Ludgate, a farmer, who
from hint given by a city boarder,
is likely to rise from poverty to
comparative influence. 1t is to sup
ply grasshoppers for bait during the
fishing season, when many people
visit the streams of that State on
their summer outings. The grass
hopper is a delicacy that does not
ripen in that State till August, and
trout turn ravenously from worms
and flies, to gulp down fat grass
hopper. His boarder agreed to pay
two cents a piece for hoppers, and
he knew scores of others who would
give as much. That established the
rate, and Mr. Ludgate's industry
and enterprise established the corner
to maintain it. He hired all the boys
in the neighborhood to catch the in
insects at the rate of one cent for
fifty. He sent his own children out
in the fields, and when the crop had
been gathered he possessed about
twenty-five thousand hoppers of all
kinds, ages and size. AS fast as the
insects were taken they were placed
in a corncrib, which had been made
air-tight by FASTING paper over the
cracks. The crib was then filled
with hay and banked with leaves to
keep it warm within. During the
winter the grasshoppers stood the
cold, and Mr.. Ludgate sees no reason
why he should lose more than 10 per
cent. Having little else to do, he is
now making boxes in which to ship
the insects when the fishermen want
them. If he can get two cents each
for the hoppers he will make about
$1,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

CONTRAST THIS WITH OUR Gil
MATE.-There were two feet of snow
on the ground Wednesday, at Dead
wood, S. D., and when snow has not
fallen cold rains and killing frosts
have prevailed. Heavy winds have
blown greenbugs all over the wheat
growing section, and invasions are
anticipated in districts that have
hitherto escaped that plague. Cen
trail and western Nebraska have suf-
fered most. The rains and SHOWS
will, however, facilitate in some de-
gree, wheat and complaining.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

He COULDN'T STAND WHITE WIFE.
"A few months ago we noted the
marriage Of Sue Song, q reputedly
wealthy Chinaman, in Montana. to an
American wife, and predicted that
conditions would be anything but
One long sweet song" after Mrs.
Song had become familiar with the
cussedness' of an average mongol,
and would assert the authority of the
native-born over an alien. Sure
enough, Sue Song committed suicide,
the other day. at Billings, shooting
himself in the head, and dying with
that stoicism peculiar to his race
without giving any statement OF
cause. He leaves q widow doubly
winsome from the fact that she is
said to be both witty and wealthy.
Her madness" was, after all, prob
ably of that sort which carries o
method with it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

THE BEAUTY SHOW. Sixteen
girls started East on the first of this
month, to advertise the State of Ore
gon at Jamestown. They are q
home product" and will visit many
cities, but make the big fair their
headquarters. Some of them are
very pretty and others are said to be
quite plain, but all are charming and
enthusiastic advocates of their native
State and its possibilities. President
Roosevelt announced months ago
they would receive cordial welcome
a. the White House.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
LARGE Loss OF MONEY FROM BURN

LARGE Loss OF MONEY FROM BURN
ING SrAaE-COACH.-A very odd acct
dent happened to the stage-coach in
Death Valley, near Ash Meadows,
CAL, Sunday afternoon, SIS, 900 in
bills and So, 900 in registered mail
were consumed. Fire is supposed to
have caught from a cigar which the
driver had been smoking. He had
just time to unhitch and save his
horses when the flames were discov-
cred.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

NEXT Wednesday, the 18th, has
been made "Peary Day" in Oregon,
on which each pupil in school will be
asked to contribute from one to five
cents, to make up the $50, 900 re-
quired for another attempt to reach
the North Pole. Commander Peary
has by telegram authorized the be-
ginning of this collection. It is ex-
pected that at least 5000 will be
realized in Oregon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

POPULAR PLAYGRoUNDs.-London,
in imitation of American custom,
has under contemplation the intro
duction Of amusement parks this
Summer, that have proven so popu-
lar on this side the water, at which
circuses, bands. mechanical ;sensa-
tions and freak shows will be within
reach of the multitude. One was
tried, indoors, known as :" The Olym-
pia," in London, during the winter,
and met with unparalleled success.
These fairs, like that at white City"
Chicago, at Coney Island, New York,
and near other large cities where the
tide Of trade sweeps everybody along
with almost irresistible force, have
been growing in popular favor until
their utility has become recognized
factor for promotion of healthful
vigor of the busy world.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

A BARBECUE DAY" is announced
for Sunnyside, next Thursday. What
it is intended to commemorate is
not mentioned in the notices we have
seen, but it is probably simply to
have a good time and promote neigh
borly fellowship.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

To INVESTIGATE MARs.-In the
preparations being made to snapshot
Mars this summer, when that planet
will be at the nearest point to Earth
it has occupied the past fifteen years,
q large camera has been devised by Q
Chicago maker of scientific instru-
ments, for use of the expeditions to be
sent out under Prof. Todd, of Am
herst, to some point on the Andes
where the planet will appear in the
zenith. 1t is in the form of four
foot brass tube fitted on an eighteen
inch telescope, containing q plate
holder and shutter for projecting the
enlarged outlines of the planet on
the sensitized plate. 1t is expected
to catch the canals and polar capes in
much more definite shape than under
previous attempts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

ANOTHER Chicago College President
Henry Churchill King Of Oberlin, has
probably achieved undying fame by
diagnosis of national conditions. He
says: I'VE are in real danger from
the American rush. We pride our
selves in living fast, and we do. But
the nation that lives too fast to think
is lost"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

ALL FISH" THAT Cones TO THE
PRESIDENTS NET.-The method of
President Keene, of the Independent
Watch Dealers Association, in send
ing President Roosevelt q watch,
pending an investigation of the
watch trust, by the Department Of
Justice, was altogether too rac for
success, and the President returned
the time-piece and sent the letter
accompanying the present to the At
torney General. 1t seems that there
are other Penroses who seem intent
upon doing things which afford the
President an opportunity to pose Is a
villified victim or man of unassail.
able integrity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

SIR William Ramsey, the famous
English chemist of Cambridge Uni.
versity, is said to have discovered, if
not the Philosophers Stone, a means
of converting alphabetically metallic
bases into copper. It may revolu.
tionize the copper industry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

WILLIAM A. Pinkerton, Of the de-
tective agency of that name, posi-
lively identifies Charles H. Meyer,
President of the Western Federation
eff Miners, now on trial at Boise, as
Charles Meyer, of Chicago, who
served term in Joliet penitentiary,
several years ago, for burglary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

MISS" Emma Goldman, the an
archist, is coming to Seattle in q few
days to endeavor to spread her per-
nicious doctrines. 1t is said she will
not be allowed to speak on the streets,
and an attempt to rent the Socialists
hall for three nights, failed, as that
organization did not want to be iden.
titled with her methods.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

FOLDING BED SNARE.-The counter
part of the man who blew out the gas
has appeared, and his experience,
that came near being quite as san
culinary, dealt with q folding-bed.
He halls from Portland, Oregon, and
his fateful disaster was met at Cres-
ton, Iowa, where he and his wife put
up at q modern hotel supplied with
all those contraptiOns for enhancing
comfort, among which were beds
that, to afford more room. stand up
and look like bookcases, bureaus or
desks, in daytime. 1t seems that
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor had after retir-
ing, doubtless inadvertently, touched
the hidden spring which Immediately
transferred it into one Of those very
dissimilsr pieces of furniture and lit
orally stood them on their heads.
They would probably have smothered
had not q passing chambermaid heard
q stifled groan, and surmising that
something was wrong, had called for
aid. The couple were on their hon.
eymoon tour, when life seems spe-
cially desirable. After resuscitation,
their gratitude knew no bounds, and
they rewarded the faithful chamber
maid with a present of o beautiful
gold watch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
THE PENALTY OF EYIL-DOINa.-

THE PENALTY OF EvIL-DOINa.-
Abe Ruef, the arch-conspirator, in
the San Francisco boodler frauds,
has given up the fight and Wednes-
day entered plea of guilty, and like
some other criminals, throws himself
upon the mercy of the court-in this
case the people-for it is not proba-
BILE that stern-hearted Justice will
be materially affected by such death
bed repentance. He did this, he
claimed in maudlin appeal to the
jury, to avoid the strain of the trial,
and the torture was beyond endur-
ance of those who were nearest and
dearest to him. He thought it best
to end it by plea of guilty of extor-
ton, the felony of which he was
charged. At the conclusion of his
address he fell back into his chair in
a state of nervous collapse, while the
tears streamed down his cheeks
The confession is far-reaching. 1t
will be the means of securing con-
viction of others, equally implicated
and even more responsible for the
gross conspiracy than himself. The
power of extOrtion could not have
been welded without the support OF
Mayor Schmitz, to back it, and he is
jointly indicted for the same crime.
His trial is set for Monday, and it
looks very much as if that he will
saw wood on something else besides
q corporation fiddle" for a term OF
years succeeding his present term OF
Office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

LIKE PRODUCES LIKE IN MENTAL
STRAIN.-Washington, D. c., is hav-
ing a cerebral disturbance, which
is said to be not merely a brainstorm.
but a cerebral typhoon. For FIVE
days, ending on the 18th, seven per-
sons had met death by violence. Two
attempts at suicide were made in one
day. Such o record of shooting, sui
eide and other violent crimes, &C.
cording to the police, is unprecedent-
ed. May and June are the months
during which the waves of insanity
are at high tide, the ebb occurring
in December and January. This at
least is the opinion of DR.. Jarnette,
Superintendent of the Western Hos
pital for the Insane, at Stanton, Va.
Reading of what others have ex-
perienced, it has been shown, often
produce like results in others.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

A CITIZEN Of Kansas City, Mo-, is
erecting a building for home on In
dependence avenue of that city, which
will be curiosity in several ways,
constructed entirely of material used
in the Victoria building ct Chicago,
and the Indian Territory, Louisiana
and Alabama State buildings, at St.
Louis. The furnishing, likewise, will
be from furniture and supplies used
at the Chicago and st. Louis fairs.
Its site is near Beaumont station, and
is visited daily by many curiosity
seekers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

Seattle now figures out q popula-
lation of 241 $50, according to Folks
Directory. Who would have thought
that Ballard padding" would have
enabled such a showing?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
Let Us Have q "Fsir Deal"

That Fair Deal promised by
Mr.. Roosevelt does not seem to
actuate his satellites to any great
degree, as is shown by incidents that
appear to be as plentiful as flies in
springtime.
One or two that have appeared, in
comment on local affairs, illustrate
the point we make. The Pr, in
noting the expeditions manner in
which punishment followed the hor-
rible crime Of Durfey, accOrds all the
credit for this speedy action to Judge
Linn, and one of the local pewit
papers chirruped the same refrain.
Now, while we would not detract, in
the slightest degree, from the Judges
part in that commendable zeal for
visiting such heinous and confessed
act with speedy retributiOn, we do
think that in relative succession,
Sheriff Connolly, Attorney Troy and
Clerk Num-. all acted in speedy and
perfect accord for securing the re-
turn of the Judge from Seattle at the
earliest possible moment, to pass
upon facts already arrayed in all de-
tails for a speedy judgment upon
confessed crime, committed without
being attended with any possible ex-
tenuating circumstances. Drunken
ness is, of course, no excuse for any
crime committed, nor does a para
neic form of ineanity justify any
thing but murder. So, the crime be-
ing admitted, the successive acts
for judgment and sentence followed
as mere steps to the punishment pro-
vided by law for that Offense.
If the telegraph and telephone rec
ord were to appear in evidence, it
might be shown that no time was
lost in notifying the Judge of the ter
rible crime and urging necessity for
immediate action, possibly to restrain
the public mind from reverting to
many instances all over the country
of lapses of justice that have occa-
sionally led to still further violation
of law by mob violence. Come, most
sapient commentatOrs-"T Tote fair;
let Justice be done though the heav-
ems fall"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

HYMEN FINDS Doors LOCKED
1t seems that no Episcopal clergy
man could be found in New York
who would perform the wedding
service for VIM. E. Corey and May
belle Gilman. The bride being o
Roman Catholic, for her to marry a
divorced man not of her own church
could only come through a dispense
ton Of the Pope. No effort was
made to secure this, so the ceremony
was finally performed by a member
of the Protestant faith, Rev. J. L.
Clark, pastor of the Bushwick Ave-
nue. Congregational Church OF Brook
lyn. The ceremony did not take
place till after midnight of the 18th,
to avoid the superstitution regard
ing that day of the month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

THE Washington State Bankers
Asso ciation will meet at Spokane,
from June Goth to 23d.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

TACOMA is to have q -four mill
capable of turning out 1000 barrels
a day, the largest west of Minneap-
oils.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

THE Sportsmen's Association of
the Northwest met in Walla Walla
yesterday, and will remain in session
till tomorrow.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

WASHINGTON State Grange meets
at Lynden from June 4th to 7th.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

The business part of Rush City,
Mimi, was destroyed by fire Sunday.
Loss 5000, 900.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

THE Grand Encampment, Grand
Lodge and Rebecca Assembly, I. O.
o. F., meet in Spokane June Sd for
three days session.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

A TEACHERS Summer School will
be held at Occur d. Alene, Idaho,
from July 18th to Aug. 9th.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

THE name of the new Spanish
Prince, as it appears on the official
register is Alphonso Pho Christine
Eduardo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

WASHINGTON Grand Lodge X. of
p. meet in Tacoma next Thursday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

The Oregon State Pioneers will
meet in Portland on June 18th.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PAN
ANA LOCKs.-It is now announced
that Engineers Noble, Stearnes and
Freemen. sent to the Panama Canal
to ascertain whether permanent foun-
dations could be obtained for the
locks to be used in its construction,
have discovered that all of the locks
of the dimensions proposed will rest
upon rock of such q character that il
will furnish q safe and stable founda-
ton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

TIE Lincoln county pioneers will
hold an assembly at Crab Greek
from June 18th to the 21st.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO DIVIDE AND
Observation-Disclosures Associated
Press dispatch of Tuesday states that
conservative Democrats" are Or
ganizing to shelve Bryan. Probably
by that term is meant some action by
those political cut-throats who nomi-
mated Palmer and Buckner in 1896,
polling 133, 900 votes, in a national
contest of fourteen million of votes,
about equally divided between Nc
Kinley and Bryan, and who put up
the man with time-lock on his mouth
four years after, and again voted for
Roosevelt, rs the loss of million and
a half votes to the party shows. If
so, they are likely to do just some
such damphool caper again and again.
They will hardly be able to shelve
Mr.. Bryan this or at any other time,
however, no matter how much sup
port they may receive from covert
enemies of the party in lighting fire.
brands at q time when the full-crOp
seems ripe for the harvest. Judge
Gray, who has been selected to lead
another forlorn hope, is doubtless q
good party man, but wherein has he
shown any aptitude as a leader that
gives the least assurance of success
over the well-organized party that
has manifested such o wonderful pow
err in uniting at the polls, no matter
how far apart they are at other times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

BUY coal and avoid famine is
the way ]. D. Atkinson, member of
the State Commission to investigate
fuel shortage last winter expresses
it, while on the other hand we have
an assurance that both producers and
dealers are taking all measures neces-
sary for avoidance of just such ca
lamity in the future, and there we
60" As the clown says, Yer pays
yer money and yer takes yer choice. d"
The best way to do is to lay in a sup
ply when opportunity offers, if you
have room for it and prices are not
exorbitant. Wood is good as
wheat" almost the year round.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17
REVIVAL OF THE SPIRIT OF 1776.-

REVIVAL OF THE SPIRIT OF 1776.-
Sons of July 4th, l776. will have
the ime-light at the next celebration
of our national anniversary, which
will be rendered possible by the
jamestown Exposition. 1t will be
given special interest by the par
ticipation of many lineal descendants
of the signers of the Declaration of
Independence. 1t is planned for the
Declaration to be read by a great
grandson of one of the patriot
statesmen. Several distinguished
men will deliver addresses, chorus
Of 500 voices will render the soul
stirring harmonies so inseparably
connected with our nations history,
and the army and navy will take part
in making this the most memorable
observation Of the day for at least a
century. The plans are being formu-
lated by the Thomas jefferson Me-
mortal Association.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-17

In THE MIDST OF PLEASURE THE
SUMMONS CAME.-A train laden with
14b Mystic Shriners, Of the Far East,
returning from their late meeting at
Los Angeles, was hurled from the
track Saturday, at Honda, lonely
station on the sand wastes of the Pa
cific beach, and the coaches shattered
into finders, killing 30 almost in
stantly and iniuring more than q
score of others. The wreck happened
at 2:35, one hour and forty-five min
utter after the party had spent oil the
morning in sightseeing in Santa
Barbara. Many of those who escaped
instant death were pinioned in the
debris and roasted alive. The most
heroic acts were performed in rescue
of the suffering.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-26
FALL OF

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