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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02
PYTHIAN SISTERS EXCURSION.

Tuesday. the local temple OF Pyth-
ian sisters gays an excursion TO
Point Defiance Park and return.
The steamer Verona. which took the
crowd, got stranded on the mud-hats
at short distance from Percival s
dock, which caused a delay of nearly
three hours. The boat arrived at
the Park about noon. The Grey
hound brought the passengers back
to Olympia, having left the wharf
near the Park at 400 P NJ, arriving
in Olympia two and one-half hours
later The few hours which the ex-
cursionists had at the Park furnished
them enjoyment. which was mani
Tested in their countenanceS. Among
the number of visitors were DR.. A.
g. Cook. Mrs. Mary Newell, Mrs.
Thomas Newell and two children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Millett, Mrs. b.
NJ. Price and her mother Mrs.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Over
hulse, Mrs. Chas. B. White and her
daughter Gladys. and Mrs. Carrie
Gruhlke. who was member Of the
committee Of the siSterhOOd that had
this excursion in charge. There
were 40 mishaps save the stranding
of the boat caused by the dense fog.
1t, seems, however, one passenger
lost his wife temporarily, who went
on into the city of Tacoma and did
not return to the Park in time to
leave on the boat which transp ,rted
the husband back to this city-wno
made the best of an unpleasant
situation. The popularity about the
affair, was when the couple separated
in Tacoma, the wife cautioned her
hubby to be on hand and not get
left, illustrating the old maxim it is
easier to give advice than to follow
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

1t is said that quite an excitement
exists about Rochester, regarding
the supposed existence of oil in that
neighborhood, doubtless caused to
some degree by the late purchase Of
several thousand acres for the al
legged purpose of establishing town.
sites and five and ten-acre fruit and
vegetable farms. 1t seems that
some years ago a man named Chris
TOPPER drove a we'll 700 feet, when he
struck hard-pan that broke his
drill and he became discouraged and
abandoned the enterprise. He had
struck oil but not in paying guam.
titles. and he still maintains a con-
6aence which is now evidenced by
his quietly acquiring oil leases from
the ranchers, OH royalties when the
oil is struch. It is said they COM
prise o holding of 1000 acres and he
wants double that quantity before
he begins drilling. 1t is claimed be
has machinery of the most i'm
proved kind ready for shipment; and
that many oil experts from California
have expressed the opinion that sur
face indications about Rochester in
dictate probabilities Of underlying
deposits.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

more. He creates trouble by a
custom he has of making prepare
lions for death every time he has a
Jag on-making his will, bidding
farewell and arrangements for bur-
lal. He then terminates the booze
by further libations until delirium
tremens intervenes and he is placed
hofs de combat till the effects wear
OH and he is ready for his periodical
resurrection.
The trim new steamer Verona
took the Gre yhound's run, Monday.
while the latter boat was undergo
ing minor repairs. This was the
second trip for the Verona, having
made her trial trip from Tacoma to
Everett last Sunday, making IL
miles an hour. Her capacity is 300
passengers. She is in charge OF
Capt. Chance Wiman. an old-time
Olympia school-boy. He was az
companied by his wife, formerly
Miss Tekla Hosneider, daughter OF
X. Hosneider. who many years ago
operated a brewery on East Bay
avenue. Mrs. Wiman is a licensed
pilot.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of Settlement Of Final Account ant
Distribution Of Estate--No. 1875.

Notice Of Settlement Of Final Account and
Distribution Of Estate-No. 1875.
IN the Superior Court Of the State Of Washing
l ton for the County Of Thurston.
In the matter of the estate Of Frank B. Han
mum, deceased.
Notice lie hereby given that Arthur Reming-
ton, administrator of the estate OF Frank b. Han.
mum, deceased, has rendered and presented
for settlement. and filed In the superior
Court Of Thurston County. State Of Washing.
ton, his final account a. such administrator. ana
that Monday, 1.-THE 18th day Of September, 1910, at
O'Clock r. NJ. at the Courtroom OF said Su.
perior Court. in the city Of Olympia. in said
rhurstop county. has been duly appointed by
said Superior Court for the settlement OF eaid
final account and distribution Of estate st which !;
time and place any person interested In said
estate may appear aud fle his exceptions In
writing to the said hnal account, and contest
the came.
WITNESS, Hon. John u. Mitchell,
Judge Of the said Superior Court
TsKALl and the seal of the said court affixed
this ed day Of August, A. D 1910.
w. NJ. MUM,
County Clerk and Clerk OF the Superior Court.
Date Of first publication. August 26. 1910. st.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Governor M. f. Hay has appointed
the following delegates to the 18th
National Irrigation Congress, meet
ing in Pueblo, CAL, September q 80:
r. Fl. Thompson, Seattle; Judge
Edward Whitson, Spokane; Steven
n. B. Penrose, Walla Walla; w. T.
Clark, Wenatchee; r. Insinger. Spo-
kane; B. F. Reed. Ellensburg; M. J.
Costello. Seattle; Lee A. johnson.
Sunnyside; F. NJ. We'll. White Bluffs;
f. N. Brown. Irondale; G. H. Plummer
Tacoma; E. d. Mineah, Prosser; c. H.
Furman. Prosser; W. w. Hindman,
Spokane; F. G. Blalock, Walla Walla;
A. ]. Splawn, North Yakima: D. E.
Lesh North Yakima; L. L. Work, Con-
connully; L. M. Mclean. Spokane;
II. NJ. Gilbert, North Yakima; J. B.
Bixler. Pashastin; E. H. Libby,
Garrison; G. w. r. Peasley, ClarksOn
81. G.. Whitney. Cashmere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy is today the best known med.
icine in use for the relief and cure of bowel
complaints. 1t cures gripping, diarrhoea,
dysenterv, and should be taken at the first
unnatural looseness of the bowels. 1t il
equally valuable for children and adults. 1t
always cures.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02
Paid Advertisement.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
| hereby respectfully announce my
self a candidate for nomination for
Justice of the Peace, Olympia pre-
cinct, on the Republican ticket, SUBJ
ject to action Of the voters at the
primary election Sept. Ii. 1910.
ALLEN WEIR.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

HE pastor of the First COngrega-
tlonal church at Day ton, this State,
because his congregation censured
him Tor associating freely with sin
nerS TO save them from the error OF
their way, he preached his fare
well sermon, Sunday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

'"Can be depended upon" is an expression
We all like to hear, and when it il used in
connection with Chamberlain'sC Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy it means that it
never fails to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or
bowel complaints. II is pleasant 70 take and
equally valuable for children and adults.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

A 5-YEAR-oLD son of Mr.. Halver-
son, one of the proprietors of the
Ferndale lumber mill, near Oakville,
in Chehalis county. fell into the ma
chinery Wednesday and was so hor-
ribly mangled that death must have
been instantaneous. No details are
given.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

COTToN sold at 20 cents a pound in
the New York market Tuesday, the
highest figure it had attained since
the civil! war. 1t is regarded as the
elimination of a "bull' movement
that has been in progress and gain
ing volume the past six months-and
is therefore purely speculative.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02
FOR SALE.

One registered Jersey bull calf,
8 months old. Dam Edna Bates Sd
No. 210.858; Sire Pacific Pearls
Rioter, No. 81, 165. A very prOmis-
ing young bull for $35.
d. L. LYLE,
R. F. d. NO. l. New Kamilchie, Wash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Don't waste your money buying plasters
when you can get bottle of Chamberlain's
Liniment for twenty five cents. A piece of
flannel dampened with this liniment Is eupe.
rior to any plaster for lame back, pains in
the side and chest, and much cheaper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

COxEY, who camped with his
Weary Willies on the grass in Wash
ington in 1894, seems to be a born
trespasser. He is now defendant
in suit for trespass on the lands Of
Thomas Welsh, neighbOr, whose
lands abut on those on which are
COxey'S QuarrieS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

LUDWIG LARSON, living near Te-
ninO, has been arrested for burning
slashing without permit and al
lowing the flames to spread over an
area Of about 40 acres, doing sew
eral hundred dollars damage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

SENATOR Cummings advocates a
national law for primary election for
presidential nominations based upon
the party vote as a basis for repre-
sentation instead of population.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Miss Ethel Tallentire, of this city.
was married, recently, to Edmond
Hall, at San Pedro, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Not minute should be lost when child
shows symptoms Of Group. Chamberlains
Cough Remedy given - soon ~ the child
becomes hoarss, or even after the croupy
cough sppeass; will prevent the attack.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02
Standard Handy Calendar for Current Month
METEOROLOGICAL.

The following record OF temperature
and rainfall for the week ending Wednes-
day, Ang. 81, is from record kept and
kindly furnished the STANDARD by NJ.
OConnor, Voluntary Observer Depart
ment OF Agriculture Weather Bureau:
Ten Rain
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

The Washington Portland Cement
Company. at Concrete, Snohomish
county, has been awarded a contract
for 300 barrels of cement for use in
building shop-row at the Peniten-
tiary, at 1885 barrel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

LEROY Armour, afflicted with Con-
sumption, drowned himself in Lake
Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

Your complexion - we'll ~ your temper
e rendered miserable BY disordered liver.
By taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets you can improve both.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

In RE HoMEsTEADs. The Supreme
Court of Washington recently ruled
that a homestead under the law Of
exemptions against legal process,
can only be initiated by fling a writ
ten declaration in the County Aud
itor's Office, overriding pronounce
ments in previous decisions to the
contrary. Under the Territorial law
of 1881, the homestead was initiated
by occupancy, hence the confusion
among judges and lawyers. I'm
doubtedly, this last decision will
have an important bearing on credit
ors' claims. The debtor by simply
occupying his sO-called homestead
may be less secure than he thinks he
is
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

IL the present labor troubles con-
tlnue, as is likely. coal will soar to a
high price this winter, to the same
limbs on which nearly every other
personal necessity roosts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

l.. bAUMAN, export manager of the
Continental Milling Company, esti-
mates the wheat crop of the State
this season at 26, 900, 900 bushels.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

GoyEREoR PROPOSES A DOUBLE
TAX.-It is a queer notion OF our
Governor, who likes to talk and talk.
that he should be in favor OF taxing
the fruit industry. 1t would prob
ably operate ike the Olympia poll
tax. cost about one half to collect the
other hall. Why not levy the tax on
the official salaries, to create fund
for the inspection OF fruit-trees, and
protect them from pests and disease :?
The STANDARD is somewhat aston
ished to learn that our Governor
stands for an additional tax on this
industry. after the trees have been
once assessed along with the land.
No. Governor: double taxation on
fruit trees will not meet with favor
on the part of the people OF this
State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

A $4,000 contribution for the relief
OF the food sufferers in Japan was
forwarded by the American Red
Cross 10 Toxic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

FRED Pope, a Quinault Indian,
will be tried in the Federal court
at Tacoma, early in November. for
murder of the two Indian policemen,
on the ocean beach near the reserva-
ton. 1t will probably require seve-
raj weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

IT is thought that the census of
population of the United States at
this centennial enumeration will
reach 100000. This is the thir-
tenth count and the increase from
1923, PA, of 1890. during 123 years.
has been multiplied by q, and in
half century by three.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

1T is reported that two Tulsa, Ok
lahoma girls have gone on hobo
trip 70 advertise their town. Good
scheme.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

TACOMA is to have a boat, to be
built soon as contract can be let.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

IT LOOKS to a man up a tree" as il
the Spokane Inland Herald, which
jumped into full stature at q single
bound, is rather indiscreet in ex-
planning its business affairs to rivals.
1t was of sufficient merit to afford
pursuing a dignified course, and not
been driven to the defensive. The
admonition of IAN old editor of &C
knowledged ability to a younger
craftsman was Be as aggressive as
you please, but never defensive"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

1T cannot be denied that Uncle Joe
cannon made a loud report when
discharged by his party.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

IHE population of Canada on March
81 last. was 7.4S9,7ol, according to
the estimate of the census depart.
ment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-02

A MAN named Gubbins, of Omaha.
Neb,, has invented continuance to
be attached to his wife's jaws while
chewing gum that furnishes power
to run her sewing machine. and he is
now working on contrivance to Op-
crate the churn dasher by the same
process. from the jaws of his mother
in.law. 1t requires more power to
operate the churn. but he realizes
the fact that should he be able to at
tach the motor to her scolding-voice,
it will be ample.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Remarkable Instinct.

"Every time l 60 shopping l thank
heaven that l have a good business
head" said the woman who boasts
hat her quick wit always saves her
from financial loss. "A saleswoman
came very near getting into trouble
today over a belt 1 bought. The only
thing that saved her was my business
instinct. First l bought a belt for
$1.25 and paid with a two dollar bill.
In handling my change the girl drop
ped a quarter into the paper and boxes
that strewed the floor back Of the
counter and could not find 1t. OF
course l could have held her account
able, but she looked 20 tired and wor-
ried that I hadn't the heart to do that.
so how do you think we settled it,"
Her husband gave it up.
why" said she triumphantly, II
just exchanged my $1.25 belt for a
dollar one, and neither Of us lost any
thing"
Remarkable instinct, my DEAR" said
the husband. and she smiled over his
approval.-New York Sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05

tober 4, shows an increase in the com.
pany's earnings of %, zoo, 600, and the
net income for the year is placed at
s2S. 700, 900.
The railroads certainly must employ
come very Ingenious system of &C.
counting. If q priv ate individual takes
In q million q year more than he pays
out be usually figures he Is doing
pretty we'll. But If q railroad COM
pany takes in some % millions more
than it pays out its official head talks
about bankruptcy.
AS q matter of fact, it is quite possi'
BILE that on some miles of road in
Montana the Northern Pacific may be
losing money on its passenger service.
But the most prosperous railroad in
the country could show the same thing
by q careful manipulation in its book
keeping.
The secret Of the whole business
seems to be that connection with q
railroad involves q subtle mental
change, which not only renders it ma.
tursl but imperative that ell public
comments should be made upon one
side of the ledger and all dividends be
paid on the other.-Spokesman Re.
view.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Pinchot Pleads For HARMONY.

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept. 30.-Giford
Pinchot, wildly cheered, pleaded for
Cancellation among the friends of ma
tional conservation, and for harmony
between states rights men and nation
alists, in his address before the Ma.
tional Irrigation congress In session
here. Only by working together, he
declared, could the opponents of all
conservation be fought successfully.
and natural be kept In the
possession OF the people.
Recommendation of Chicago a. the
convention city in 1911 was decided
upon last night by the committee on
permanent organization of the Eigh.
teenth National Irrigation congress,
together with q favorable report on
the following officers:
President, Il. E. Twichell, New Mex
leo: fret vice. president, F. W. Elem
ing, Kansas City; second vice presi.
dent, L. Newman, Montana; third
vice-president, A. G. Watson, Pueblo,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Roosevelt Tired, But Happy.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Sept. 2 .-Theo-
dore Roosevelt returned early this
evening from Saratoga with the scalp
OF the republican old guard of New
York state added to his big collection
of trophies.
When he reached Troy, N. Y, last
Monday or his way to Saratoga be
told the crowd at the station that be
had returned from Africa with q 10,
of trophies, and that when he came
back from Saratoga he would have
some more
Colonel Roosevelt went to bed early
tonight to get a good nights sleep,
for he expects to have little rest until
after election. He was tired and
hoarse when he reached Sycamore
Hill, but In fine spirits. He expressed
himself as we'll pleased with the resul.
of the convention but had NJ other
comment to make on any thing related
to politics.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
The Dear Old Frauds.

~~~
Those old, pleasant, innocent frauds
Of the circus are not practiced now
the imposing Eve barred gates that as
the horse approached them were slop.
ed into insignificant wattles and the
rings through which the signorina pur-
ported to leap, but which In reality
were insinuated over her by compliant
attendants. And then there was that
venerable jockey performance, the cul-
mination Of which was a leap from the
ring to a standing position, albeit at
an angle Of thirty degrees, on the
horses back. In the old circuses It
was the custom Of the horseman to
miss the GROWING jump two or three
times in order that a fercer fame OF
interest might be kindled in the audi
ence. After two failures the band
would stop always the presage OF a
moment of strain supreme), the horses
head would be loosed, he would be
urged to a greater pace, and the feat
would gloriously succeed. Then what
q crash Of brass and outburst of de-
light in the building, involving even
the staff and ringmaster in the express
sion of ecstasyl Those old, simple
days!-Cornhill Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Taft Commends All Republicans.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-President Taft
delivered what will probably be his
only public address of the present
campaign At the banquet of the Ma.
tional Republican league at the Hotel
Astor today. The presidents speech
was marked by an unusually concilia.
tory tone toward the insurgent wing
of the party. He gave all factions Of
the party due credit for their share in
helping to put through congress the
legislative program, which the presi.
dent took occasion to outline in some
detail.
The record of the last Is months, he
declared, was an earnest expression
of the desire of the party to fulfill its
platform promises and obligations
and be promised that ii the republican
majority In congress should be con.
tinued at the coming elections the
work thus far left undone would be
carried through to completion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Montana Wool Growers Meet.

HELENA, Sept. 30.-The Montana
Wool Growers association met this
morning in the rooms OF the Helena
Commercial club and elected the fol.
lowing officers: President, A. X.
Prescott, Helena; vice president, G.
K. Reeder, Craig; treasurer, F. D.
Miracle, Helena. The secretary Is to
be appointed later.
This mornings session was devoted
to a discussion of questions pertaining
to the sheep and wool industry in
Montana resulting In q motion being
carried to authorize the president to
appoint nj sheepmsn from each
county in the state to meet October "a
In Helena to devise ways and mesns
to conduct . general campaign In the
interest of the association and to rec.
ognize and increase it's membership.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
Gambling Banished From Nevada.


CARSON CITY, Sept. 29.-For the
fret time In fifty years the doors of
the gambling houses In this city have
been barred by the law. Under the
recent action OF the Legislature, gam.
bling in this state will be prohibited
on and after October l. Despite ira.
ditions, influence, argument and poll
tics, the law stands and the old.time
gamblers have bowed before it. AL.
though another day OF grace remained
for them, the wheels that have spun
since the days of Bret Harte and Mark
Twain are still and the faro tables
have been stored away. Gambling is
dead. Carson City, where fortunes
have shifted on the turn of a card, is
~"closed."
A decision rendered by Attorney
General Stoddard tod ay places whist,
bridge whist, five hundred, solo, frog
and all other card games played for
money, property or the representative
Of value under the ban. Slot machines
are also banished.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-05
RAILROAD RATE CoNUNDRUMs.

The ways of q railroad are past
finding out. And the logic of the rail.
road officials remains one OF the seven
wonders of the world.
There Is President Howard Elliott
of the Northern Pacific railroad, for
example.
No one questions Howard Elliott's
sincerity, honesty or efficiency. He is
. gentleman of the highest character
and of conspicuous ability.
But while he tells the people at the
Helena state fair that the Northern
Psci6c railroad 10 losing money on its
passenger service, that the cost of
each train mile Of carrying passengers
10 S1.4 Al and the revenue 1927 the an.
nual report Of the company, which is
to be submitted to the stockholders at
the annual meeting In New York DC.