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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Installing . re,,phon. In india.

A Simla ofhcial. proud in the pos
session Of some choice Turkoman
rugs, leaving his station on business
visit, ordered the installation Of a
telephone system.
On his return he found that the sys.
TEN had been installed, but the coolies
had gone the shortest way to work in
his house and hal passed the wire
down the leg Of his writing table and
through his best rug, cutting it gen.
erously in the process. The rug has
thus not only been damaged, but 1t is
fastened to the table and floor and
cannot even be taken out to be
brushed.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
20: out nang II. / wanted to Dor
row from him."
Altitude.
Knicker-Is you wife in the noun.
tains?
Bocker-About $500 above sea level.
Church Tower HI. Pulpit.

Sunday last being Feast Sunday
the vicar of Selston, Rev. G. Harrl.
son. hit upon the novel idea of preach
ing from the church tower. The
greater part of the congregation seat
ed themselves in the church yard,
while many stood on the highway.
The reverend gentleman took as his
text "The Builders and the Tower"
and. possessing strong voice, his re-
marks were heard distinctly by the
large crowd Of Golfers and others
gathered together, the weather being
all that could be desired.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
4 Princeton student,. WE.

n Princeton Students Wit.
An ingenious and amusing answer
was recently given by student in the
natural philosophy class at Princeton
university.
An Instructor gave the question:
Define transparent, translucent and
Opaque"
Il cannot. professor" answered the
student. precisely define these terms.
but I can indicate their meaning in
this way: The windows Of this room
were once Transparent, they are now
translucent, and If not cleaned very
soon. they will be Opaque"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
What English Boy. Do No. Know.

What English Boys Do Not Know.
The boy Of fourteen or sixteen
knows nothing whatever about the
principles Of local government as he
should do; he knows nothing about
the great questions which constantly
arise in the determination of the rela-
lions Of the rich and the poor; he
knows nothing Of the way in which
money is banked, companies made,
and shares bought and sold. He could
write you fine essay about Oliver
Cromwell, but OF lien about. Mr.. As.
Quith, who matters much more to him.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
'v.sv1 VI ner 1a4....y.

.s~sivI VI her Iui..J.
"No'm. dey amt, replied Aunt Ma.
haly, calmly appropriating them.
'Rastus en- Verbena got such black
laigs dat de holes won't show nohow,
en- dem chilluns what got yaller meat
kin wear two pairs at de same time
en- you knows, Mis- 10, dat de holes
In all dem stockin's amt gwine hit de
same places"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Watsr!

Water!
How did that No. z furnace happen
to 90 out? No excuses. now!" below.
ed the hades head stoker.
I'VE threw in high fnancier," the
imp explained, "and neglected to take
out of his pocket bunch of stock
that he had"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Insurance on Einaer..

The fingers on the right hand of Ku.
belik are known to be insured for ST.
600, and the total disablement of his
hand would net him $4,000. A like
sum covers Paderewski's digits, while
Hoffman. the pianist, carries $500 on
each of his fingers. Patti, until re-
Gently, at least, had $4,000 on her
voice, and paid staggering premium
-$125-for each appearance.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
The Natural lnfarene,

The Natural Inference.
ma. didn't the heathens have a god
for everything?"
Eyes, my child"
"Well, who was the god that ruled
over the kitchens?"
Il don't Just remember. but I think
It was the great god Pan"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Mirror Starts a

Mirror Starts Fire.
A IRE which broke out in High
street, Walton, was found to have
originated In strange fashion.
A circular shaving mirror standing
next the window in a bedroom had
focused the rays Of the sun on to the
bed and the intense heat speedily set
the clothes ablaxe.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
EIeetro.Maonets Lift Glass.

EIectro.Ma0nets LIT Glass.
Electro-magnets are used for lifting
and handling panes of glass. AS glass
Is non-magnetic material, a piece Of
sheet iron is placed under it and one
or more magnets applied on the up.
per face. The magnets attract the
sheet iron and therefore hold the
glass suspended while moving.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
swsetns,s and Lioht.

That most famous Of Matthew Ar.
nold's phrases. Sweetness and Light"
he avowedly adopted from Swift,
who. however, used it as relating to
bees. because they make honey and
wax. Arnold transferred 1t to thu
operation Of culture, in making love
and truth prevail.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Easy for Aunt Maha,v

Easy for Aunt Mahaiy.
These stockings are so full of holes
that they are worthless, Aunt Mahaly,"
said lady to an old colored woman
with a large family who vas q nec.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
NOTHING poin',

Briggs must be dreadfully extrava.
CANT. He never seems to have q
cent"
"Trted to borrow from you. did her
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24

crty owners. Some think the time
has not arrived for the construction
of this sewer: others think il ought
to be laid in the alley between Filth
and Sixth streets. The STANDARD
trusts this matter may not lngender
bad feeling among nelghDorS; that
intcrc- ted parties should get 10
r.thnr and work out ii ISOLATION OF
the problem.
John I.aymcn. the workman who
WAS - feartully injured by falling
from the sccond-Story Of the Lemon
warehouse. Saturday, died from his
injuries. Wednesday morning. He
is survived by a wife and seven
children. He refused to take
medicine: claimed God in His wis
dom would do the healing. An
oSteopath was sent to heal him by
MIR. Lemon. as the STANDARD Is III
formed. Some of the Christian
Scientists maintains Mr.. Layman
did not belong to their organization.
There is report out that ne met
nth severe accident about twenty
wears ago and was cured without
medicine. He has been known as u
hard working man and a good citizen.
Mrs. Emma DeVoe delivered one
of her logical. pleasing and at times
eloquent address before the Equality
club. and others, Tuesday night. in
the Christian church. The lady is
becoming prime favorite with all
who are so fortunate as to make her
acquaintance. and on each successive
visit her greeting becomes more cor
dial as friendship ripens. The ready
ease with which she adapts herself
to her auditors, and the pleasing
way she has of advising and direct
ing, makes it a pleasure to follow her
leadership. She is never at loss
for an idea or words to express it, so
the mind is kept enthralled by ar
guments which lead to irresistible
conclusions. Had we u score or
more of such women workers in the
field, in this State. it would mater
tally shorten the time of complete
endowment with the elective fran
chiSe
b. +. Harper. of Seattle, and as
sociates, are making preparations
for building large power-plant on
the Skookumchuch. for supplying
light and power to Tenino, Bucoda
and other towns on the line of the
Northern Pacific railroad. 1t will
cost from $50, 900 to 5000, 900 and be
located at a point about dozen
miles from TeninO, in a deep can
yon, where the water may be carried
in a flume SO as to obtain direct
fall of about 260 feet. The battery
system will be used. whereby power
can be stored so as not to interrupt
flow of the current should repairs
become necessary. Tenino is al
ready making preparations forward
ing "a franchise. while Buooda, not
being an Incorporated municipality
will give 4 right to operate a
system through the County Commits
sioners. The capacity of the plant
will be about 5000 horsepower. 1t
is expected that the stone-quarries
and coal mines will likewise be eager
beneticiaries of the new system.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
Bonds for Sale.
School District No. II Thurston County,
Washinkton.

"eoashBssA1s
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
bond election held i'm School District
No. II, ThurstOn County, State of WASH
ington. on the 18th day of July. 1903, at
which election more than three-tifths of
the votes cast were For Bonds Yes"
said School District hereby offers for sal e
coupon bonds to the amount of twelve
hundred (Sl.200l dollars. payable ten
years after date with the reservation
Of right to redeem at any time after
one year at the Office of the Treas
urer of ThurstOn County. Washington, in
terest payable semi-annually and evil
denced hy coupons payable 1t said County
Treasurers Office.
Sealed bids for the purchase Of said
OF Thurst0n County, Washington. up to
twelve O'Clock NJ. on the 18th day of Aug
ust, 1908, at the office of said County Treas
urer In the city of Olympia. Washington,
at which time the bids received will be
opened and considered as required by
law.
Bidders will be required to specify the
price and rate Of interest at which they
shall purchase said bonds. but no bids
Will be considered for any amount helaw
par or for an interest rate above d per
cent. per annum and all tjddera save and
except the State Of Washington only. will
he required ia deposit with their bids
VIZ" sNo SaIu 0ouuty ITcdSuIcI u CeItiueu
check or draft in the amount of l per
cent. OF the par value of said bonds. No
commissions will be allowed and the
right Is reserved to reject any and all
bids.
The purpose of this bond issue is for
building and furnishing new school novse
and for clearing grounds. Said polds will
be ready for delivery AZ tHe 25th day of
August 1908. Population Of School District
No. II abo1t' 40; assessed valuation for
1907, $S9,2,6; financial condition of said
district, cash ON hand in all the funds,
$3.50 OF; bonds outstanding, none; war
rant Indebtedness, none.
Dated at Olympia. Washington thR
23d day of July, 1908.
FIRED. SGhOMRER,
County Treasurer Of Thurston County.
Washington.
First publication, July "a, 1908. At.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
CALL FOR BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be- received at the
Office of the undersigned Clerk of School
District No. l, at the Thurston County
Court House. Olympia. WASH, up to one
O'Clock p. M, August LIST, 1908. for the con-
structiOn OF one twO-room school build
ing on Block 8. Fourth street Boulevard
Addition, situated in southeast Olympia,
Wash, and fronting on Fourth street
Boulevard. south of the bridge and about
two blocks north OF the Piety Hill school,
to he completed in accordance with orig.
inal plans and specifications, including
teachers room and tower construction
and to be ready for occupancy Octo Der
LIST, 1908.
Plans and specifications on file and
ready for inspection at the Office Of the
Clerk of School District No. l, Olympia,
ThurstOn county, Wash.
No bids will be received after o'clock
p. NJ. August LIST. 1908.
Amount of bond required will he same
rs contract price.
Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Dated Olympia, Wash. July %, 1908.
BY order of Board of Directors School
District No. !, Thurston county. WASH
iIgtOn. FRED. SCHOMBER,
CLERK
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
Extensive Street improvement s.

The street improvements now 90
ing on remind one of the busy scenes
of the early COS, when Libbermap
was tearing down the hills an East.
side and grading all the important
streets. Contracts aggregating near
~ $40, 900 are now being fulfilled by
Frank Mears. The Council at it's
last meeting awarded contracts for
what will practically finish the upper
Main street district. One includes
Franklin street from Seveteenth to
Twenty-fourthi Twenth. fourth from
Franklin to Washington, Washing
ton from! Twenty-fourth to Twenty
seventh. This contract amounts to
81 600. Another contract includes
the Improvement of Eighteenth and
Twentieth streets in the same locality,
the contract being for 50, 400, Both
contracts are clearing, grading, grub
6lng, graveling, curbing and gutter
ing. On the former contract Ruth
4 Hartman bid 81, 1870 and on the
latter $40, 500. There were no other
bidders. 1t was also decided to i'm
prove Water street from Fifteenth
only to Twentieth streets by grading,
graveling and sidewalking. The
work done on Twenty-first street
was approved and the contractors,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
The Position is We'll Taken.

OLYMPIA, Wash. July l6, 1908.
ED. STANDARD:
At the request of a number of Dem
Ocratic lawyers of this city and also
q number of Democratic laymen.
have decided to file my Declaration of
Candidacy for the Office of Justice of
the Peace for the City of Olympia. |
have done this for the following rea-
sons: LIST, there is decided sentiment
in the city that the Office of Justice
of the Peace should be occupied by
one who is trained as a lawyer, and
I'd, the Republicans have seen the
drift OF the thought amongst the
lawyers and business men and thew
have q lawyer in the field.
This is the first time that Justice
of Peace has ever been elected in this
city under the law providing for one
Justice of the Peace for q city the
size of Olympia, and this is also the
first time that a lawyer has ever Of
fered himself for the position.
Now right at the beginning of the
new order OF things, is the time to
establish the precedent of electing a
lawyer to the position, instead of a
layman. A prominent lawyer, in
speaking of this matter, said: will
not practice in a Justices court
where the Justice is a layman who
knows nothing of the rules of evi.
dence, and only such law as he has
been able to pick up at odd mo-
ments. " And this is undoubtedly
the feeling of every lawyer and many
OF the business men of the city.
If elected to this office, / will do
my utmost to be impartial. fair,
honest and just, and discharge the
duties of the Office without fear or
favor to any.
l am q Democrat and stand for "a
lawyer for Justice"
Hoping that l may have your sup
port at the Direct Primary and then
again at the general election,
am, yours very truly,
HARRY l.. PARR.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
NEED OF ACTIVE WORKERS.
The Harvest is Plenteous but the Laborers
Are Few.

ED. STANDARD:
Had the gift of a successful writer
l would devote much attention to the
endeavor of awakening women to q
realization of the importance of at
tanning equality by law. Were l
rich. greater portion of my wealth
would be applied to strengthening
the noble efforts of Mrs. De Voc, who
is devoting the best part of her life
to wOman's equality.
1t can but be effective wherever she
appears. What is more delightful
than the companionship of a sensible,
well-informed, broad-minded and ca
pable advocate of rights in which she
has the incentive of welfare of hu-
manity for guide? But alas, the
good work is hampered, it must be-
admitted, by inability to secure a
fair and deliberate consideration of
the subject. The ground is fertile
and ready for the seed, but the tillers
are few. My heart has aohed for the
injustice patiently borne by women.
When will justice prevail? Why do
many newspapers refuse to extend q
helping hand? Why are the preach
ers so silent? They seem to think
that consideration of political ques-
tions is mans sole prerogative, as
well as keeping a watchful eye on
" woman's sphere" in the manage
ment OF the home. If the rearing
and management OF children Is wO-
mans mission, why is it that men
are sole guardians of offspring in
thirty-three of these United States?
l feel that words are feeble express
sions of thought when it comes to
stating ones convictions. We are
simply crushed by superior numbers,
but can never be convinced that it is
by any vestige of right. MIzpAH.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24

THE G. o. p. ADOPTS CONC OpER A
AS A SIDE-SHOw.-One of the most
ridiculous things the G. o. p. has
done is to have made Taft a full
fledged union man, as the dispatches
report it. which is the greatest
travesty ever perpetrated upon a
reputable, and in the main, honest
organization. He is now a member
of the international Society of Steam
Shovel Men. although his hands have
never been soiled by CRIME and he
knows about as much about handling
a shovel or pick as mule does about
mathematics. The presumption is
that the laboring man ia q fool and
he can be oaioled by such infamous
q proceeding.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
ORDER


IN the Superior Court of the State of Washing
! ton, in and for the County of Thurston.
In re the guardianship of Cora o. Wynn.
Marx n Wynn, guardian of the above named
Cora y. Wynn having filed his petition herein
praying for an order of court TO sell the fol-
lowing described property, to.wit:
The northwest quarter of the southwest omar
ter OF section l9, township IS north Of range
west OF the Willamette meridian, in Thurstop
county, washing ton. the reasons for which are
fully set out IN the said petition. Now therefore
1t h ordered by the Court that the said petition
come on Tor hearing At the Court House in the
city ef Olympia IN the Comfy aforesaid, before
the above named Court on the 18th day OF Aug
ust lgS, At the hour OF 10 O'Clock A. ~ on the
said date, and all persons interested In the said
estate OF the said Cora o. Wynn are required to
appear at the said time aud place and show
cause. II any they have, why an order should not
be granted to the said guardian to sell the said
real estate of his eaid ward, the said Cora d.
Wynn, At private sale ~ prayed for In the sajd
petition. And It is ordered that the NOTICE Of
the time ana place Of the hearing ppan the
said order be published in the WASKIN0TON
ST. ANDARD for period of four weeks prior to
the date set for said hearing
Dated this 10th day @ISly. 1908
MASON IRWIN,
Judge.
SittAg a. request of Hon d. " Linn
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
Sit,A. a. request of Ho
SUMMONS.


IN the superior Court Of the State of Washing
ton In and for the county OF Thurstou
bertIam 4. sherman, plaintiff, VS.. c. T. EahS
and Clara Van Etten, defendants
=, ne State or w Washington, to the sA4s Ciar
Van EtteD defendant
fou are hereby summoned 10 appear within
sixty days after the date Of lac first publication
OF ,his summons: to vii; within sixty days after
the 10Th day Of Iupe, laOs, and defend the above
entitled .qtiSp in fhe above entitled court, and
answeS We complaint of the plaintiff and serve
> v2pY OF your anrwer upon the undersigned At
torneys for plaintiff, At their office below stated
and 10 case OF your failure so to do. judgtAsut
Will be rendered against you accordiHs 10 the
with the Clerk of said Court
The above entitled acton b az action 10 fore.
crosse lien by alta.1,neRt as TO the said Clara
an Eiteu ~ txe tmbeT AND all her interest in
the tbpMlng described property In Thurston
sOaniy Washington, to-wit: The southwest
quarter 81 section ~, township II north of range
west Of the Willamette Meridian
TROY & STCRDFVANT
Attorneys for Plsin,iA
Address: Olympia. Wash
Date OF nrst publication, Juue "a, rGa. Il
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
JUDGE LANDS VERDICT SET ASIDE.

JUDGE LANDS VERDICT SET ASIDE.
THAT Rockefeller knew very well
the power of wealth is now evident
by reversal of the judgment Of
Judge Lands, entered about year
ago for $29, $40, 900, against the
Standard Oil Company, for rebating.
1t has been reversed by the U. S.
Court of Appeals and must be re-
tried. 1t is held among other things
to be excessive because the plaintiff
should have been the branch of the
company in Indiana, instead of the
whole octopus, and that the court
erred in considering each carload a
separate offense, and that discretion
airy power was abused in imposing
the maximum fine. Rockefeller said
he would never pay, and it seems he
counted with his host-the leaders
of this Vanity Fair Administration.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
Announcement of Candidacy.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Justice of the Peace for
olympia precinct, subject to the Direct
Primary on September Sth. 1909.
IL. L. PARR,
Attorney at law, Suite s, Elks' Block.
Olympia, Wash. '
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS,
Notice Of Candidacy.

] hereby announce my candidacy for
Judge OF the Superior Court for Thurs
ton and Mason counties at the Direct
Primary to be held September =, 1908.
john Il. MITCHELL.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24

Mills Bros, ordered paid. The con.
tract price was $744. Assessments
are payable July %, delinquent Aug
uSt }.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
e. M. YOUNG
Fine Watch and Jewelrx ku.
pairing.
213 Z. 4th St. Olympia. Wash

Watch Our Smoke!
Our new sawmill is in operation. Let
us figure with you on your lumber, or
the entire material for n new house.
SHoBg LUMBER COMPANY:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24
BYRON MILLETT
Lawyer
Notary Public. Office Chilhers Block. OIym-
ps. Warrington.

For Sale
Eleven head full-blood Jerseys, four
young cows. three yearlirg heifers
three heller calves three months Old,
one three year Ole. Registered Eull All
high grade tallk stock
d. l.. LYrLE,
r. F. p, No. /, Kamilche: Wash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-07-24

The block contains about three acres
SO that plenty of room is provided for
play grounds.
Everett, a ten year old son of J,
W. Coombs, of Tumwater, met death
by drowning at the upper Tumwater
falls last Friday. The lad had eyi.
IDENTIFY been taking a swim, for his
clothes were found on the bank, and
the body had drifted quite distance
below, with bruises that indicate he
may have been climbing over the
many shingle-bolts in the forebay and
fallen between them. The parents
are the victims of misfortune. having
lost their home by fire a few months
ago at South Bay. The mother is a
daughter OF DIR. Homer Gray, of this
city.
r. c. Easterly, of Tumwater, met
with a peculiar accident, Wednesday.
While working at the top of a 10.
foot step-ladder. on the scaffold of
an uncOmpleted house, a timber "a
feet long began to slide in O. man
ner that endangered the life of q wo.
man standing on the ground, when.
to save her, Mr.. Easterly grasped
the moving timber. On striking the
ground it sprang back with such
terrific force as to break the index
finger Of his right hand, close to the
knuckle-jOint. This Is the second
accident that has befallen him lately,
Several weeks age, he was so un-
fortunate as to injure both legs while
working on a launch.
Geo. A. hoffman, Peter McFar-
lane and G. N. Talcott have petit
toned the City Council that a main
sewer be laid along East Sixth street
from Central to the bay, before the
grading of Sixth street. This pro-
lect will doubtless be opposed by
Byron Millett, T. F. Safely, Mrs. NJ.
E. Church Cullen and other prop