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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
A Story Of Ksnsas Corn.

A visitor in Kansas, having lis
tened few hours to few of the
things that State is noted for, sent
the following letter to his home in
Washington State:
Most of the Kansas streets are
paved. grains of corn being used for
cObblestOnes, while the cobs are hol-
lowed out for sewer pipe. The husk,
when taken off whole and stood on
end. makes a nice tent for the chill
dren to play in. 1t seems queer to
hear the feedman order to take dozen
grains of corn over to Jackson s
livery stable, but that amount is
sufficient to feed many horses. II it
were not for the soft, deep soil here.
l don't see how they could ever harv-
est, the corn, as the stalks would
grow up in the air as high as Meth
odist Church steeple. However,
when the ears get too heavy their
weight presses the stalk down in the
ground to an average depth of 92
feet, and this brings the ear near
enough to ground to be chopped off
with an AK. Often these sunken
stalks are converted into artesian
wells"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

Two candidates for the same office
came into town near the east of King
county few days before election.
The one called at house and a little
girl came to the door. Said he: Sis
sic. will you please bring me a glass
of water?"
Having brought the water, he gave
her some candy and asked: did
the man ahead of me gives you some
candy?" Yes, SIR" Then he gave
her a nickle and said: did he give
you any money!" "Yes sir, he give
me ten cents" Then, picking her
up, he kissed her, and said: did
he kiss your "Yes, sir; and he
kissed mamma, too" Wow! Who's
guilty?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
HOME HELPS.

1t is said that the heaviest apples
are the best.
Silver may be cleaned and bright.
ened by letting stand half an hour in
sour milk,
The best fluid to use in washing
muslin dresses of delicate color is
rice water.
10 bake potatoes quickly, place
them close together in the oven and
cover with an inverted pie plate.
Be sure to iron garments with the
straight of the goods and thus pre-
vent stretching of the bias seams.
If turkey or chicken is rubbed
inside and out with lemon it will
make the meat white juicy and ten
der.
A strip of emery cloth tackled to a
small square board will be found
useful for quickly sharpening the
carving knife.
Much time may be saved if all
soiled bottles. spiders and sauce
pans are filled with cold water until
the time to wash them.
All woodwork and furniture to be
treated to coat of white enamel
should be sandpapered first, that a
streaked effect may be prevented.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

If Governor Hay is going to be a
candidate for Governor he should
begin to get ready" King county
has Sheriff named Bob Hodge, who
is very popular. The newspapers
fight him at times, but in the end he
wins by big majorities. Hodge was
recently elected again. leading the
county ticket. Now he says he will
run for Governor to succeed Cover
nor Hay. Seriously speaking, Hodge
is a v0te-getter. He has no educa-
tion; he was once an amateur boxer,
a very poor one. too, by the way,
but he is just about the best rough
and tumble orator in the county. If
he carries out his plan to run for
Governor he will have to be reckoned
with and very seriously.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
No Need To Carry Them Out.

In q little Missouri town, in the
present campaign, a Republican can
didate for Congress, was addressing
an audience, on the hustings. He
paid high compliment to the Taft
administration and then, in spread
eagle fashion declared:
And, gentlemen of this thriving
little town, I want to assure you that
if l am honored by your votes and
am sent from this district to the halls
of Congress to represent you honest.
clean-handed, God-fearing people,
the best people that the sun shines
upon, 1 will carry out the policies
of the present administration.
Then up jumped man in the rear
OF the hall. who shouted:
Don't take the trouble to carry
out, throw them Out"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

One OF the neatest of stories that
show the Chinese exactness is as fol-
lows:
A lady to teach her new Chin
csc servant how to usher in q guest
at the front door sent out her daugh-
ter to ring for admission and present
her card. The man took the card,
handed it properly to his. mistress
and then tucked it into his sleeve.
Next day lady called and offered
her card at the door. The China
man took it. drew out the card from
his sleeve. compared the two, shook
his head and said. No match; can t
come in."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
CLAIMANTS WANT THEIR MONEY
The Insurance Companies Take Too Long
to Pay Their Losses.

III you sustain loss how soon NAV
you expect to receive your insurance
money in order to replace the proper
ty! This is aqueStion in which every
property owaer is interested. vet few
know whether they are insured in n
company that pays its losses prompt
ly or not.
Ihe average property owner selects
his insurance according to the agent
be wishes to receive a com mission
on his premium rather than on the
merits of of the company. When a
loss occures he finds that he is not
dealing with his agent friend but
with the company and its adjuster,
who fequenty talk very differently
from the agent.
An examination of the official in
surance reports show that of six
companies reporting to the State OF
New York the losses unpaid amount
to the average losses sustained dur
ing period of seven three days.
This indicates that the average COM
pany takes seventy-three days after
fire to settle ioss The reports
also show that the resisted losses
amount to two and three tenths per
cent. of the losses sus stained during
the year.
In comparison with the North
western Mutual Fire Association of
Seattle has just compiled some in
teresting data covering it's record
for the past five years. During that
time it has paid 903 losses. The
average time between date of fire
and date of adjustment was fifteen
days. The average time of payment
after receipt of adjustment was one
and three-fourths days. The total
time between date of fire and date of
payment was sixteen and three
fourths days, thus requiring less
than one-fourth the time taken by
the average company. OF the whole
amount paid just $537 90 has been
paid ~ order of the Court, or about
Or ;-hundredth of one per cent. of
the total losses. The amount thus
paid by order of the Court was but
nine per cent. of the amount sued
for on these claims, showing that
the company had good grounds for
contending the claims made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Acknowledgment" for Composers.

After years of vain effort. Don An
gelO Barbieri, an italian inventor,
claims he has succeeded in devising
an "automusicograph" which is rep
resented to give the composer the
service typewriter performs for an
author. The device consists of pa
per roll that is revolved by clock
work. The playing work of the CON-
poser at the piano is recorded on the
roll in dashes of different length and
on different lines, as the value or
tone of the note recorded demands.
After the composition has been thus
recorded, the roll is detached and
with a graduated scale the musician
is able to reproduce on ordinary pa
per, ruled for music, the exact
phrase or combination of notes he
has played on the piano.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

Winnipeg is now the wheat center
of North America, according to the
latest reports from the great grain
districts. The August receipts of
wheat in the Canadian city show an
increase of 80 per cent. over the same
month last year and give her a total
that exceeds those of Minneapolis,
Chicago, Duluth. Kansas City and
Buffalo. Exclusive of deliveries from
Southern Manitoba, Winnipeg re-
ceived $1,000, 900 .bu.; Minneapolis
receipts totaled 81, O0O, 900 bu. Buffa-
10. 81, 900, 900 bu.; Duluth. Sc, 600, 600
bu.; Chicago, 10000, 900 bu., and
Kansas City. 35, 100000 bu. The
statistics for oats show Chicago at
the head of the list and Winnipeg
second with 81, 900. 900 bu.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
An Ironical View Of Lies Mission

ooou~iu Weekly.
Il think it is a grand thing to see
a woman taking in washing. She S
far better than her richer sisters who
spend their time taking in men" p"
declared Father Vaughan in recent
analysis of feminine tendencies.
But" replies Ida Hustled Har-
per, if they don't take in the men
how are they going to fulfill their
only legitimate duties according to
Father Vaugban) of wife and mother?
Besides. taking in the men is usually
preliminary to taking in the wash
ing. Then the washing is necessary
to support the man in order that he
may prove the survival OF the fit
test"
It is the Reverend Fathers next
move and we shall await it with in
forest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Heifht of Clouds.
y How high are the clouds

How high are the clouds?"
Many varying answers have been
returned to this question. and, in
fact, it may be added that there is
no fixed height for any kind of cloud.
Some remarkably interesting meas.
ures of the height of clouds were
made at Vienna by an ingenious
method. Advantage was taken oil
the extremely brilliant light furn-
ished for the great illuminated foun.
tain erected not very long ago in that
city.
BY means of protector it was
found that a beam of light could be
sent up to the clouds, producing
upon them luminous spot capable
of being observed simultaneously
from points on the Earth two or
three miles apart. By such obser.
vations the height OF certain clouds
of the cirrus variety was found to be
as much as 10000 meters, or nearly
SO, 900 feet.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Electricity Used in Raisinf Maine.

Near the spot where the work OF
preparing for the examination of the
battleship Maine is being carried on
cabin has been built Oh piling and
from it electricity will be distributed
for lighting, telephones and power.
A cable laid on the bottom of the
harbor brings the current from the
city's service.
The trial dam has been completed
and a steam drophammer already has
placed several 20 foot rails at a depth
of more than II feet.
Construction of the cofferdam will
be continued as soon as the $1,000
tons OF steel arrive from the United
States,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Tips and Topics Of the Olympia Nationa
Bank.

Tbs and Topics Of the Olympia National
Bank.
This bank is under Government inspection and
supervision.
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The chief function of this bank 10 to receive
deposits and to loan money. These things we
are prepared to do In manner acceptable 10
our patrons
Every transaction between the bank and tts
customers we regard as of private nature. not
to be divulged by US.
With ample and experienced management
this bank mast commend itself to all who have a
need of the services Of bank;
The management of this bank has endeavored
to pursne a progressive policy, to be liberal in
its treatment and 10 adhere strictly to the iegit-
innate lines Of banking
In directing the affairs of this bank. the ofhc-
ers intist upon . strict compliance with every
rule having for its object the safety and security
of the institution. By closely and carefully
have avoided the rocks upon which others have
been wrecked.
We are not unmindful of our obligation to the
many friends from whom we are deriving pat
Fonage and support. Having once secured your
tain IL.
\ r
Among the many patrons of this bank are
found the most careful and conservative people
In the community.
= 4 4
Should anything ever go wrong with yonr rela-
tions with this bank we should esteem II favor
n you will frankly tell us where the trouble 10,
and thus allow us to remedy the dificuity.
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The question frequently arises: Where
shall do my banking business 2" Our reply if
this. AT the Olympia National Bank"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
All Modern improvements.

Two little girls stood on the side
walk in Dorchester, the other day.
They were evidently discussing their
respective places of abode.
We've got house with all the
modern improvements" said one. -
So've we." declared the other,
digging one toe into the dirt.
We've got more than you have.
In our new house we've got every.
thing"
What've you got?"
The Dragging one took long
breath and began to enumerate.
We've got a oathtub-"
So've we."
And q sedim ent cellar"
We've got a sediment cellar"
We've got sediment cellar in our
house, too"
And whoosit."
This phased the other one. "Wha,
is a whOosit?" she asked.
It's hole in the wall in the froat
entry" said the first little girl. "And
when somebody comes to the door
when a bell rings-and then you
go to the hole and say, Whoosit?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Christian Science Monitor.

The editor acknowledges and ap-
preciates the kindness of the local
Christian Scientists in furnishing us
copies OF the Christian Science Daily
Monitor, published at Boston. 1t is
an example of clean journalism. con-
tainsi much valuable information on
subjects of general interest. In a
recent issue Of the paper editorial
notice was given of the adoption of
recent equal suffrage amendment in
the Evergreen State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Honesty The Worst Policy,

Mr.. Workhard-My dear, l have
lost my situation, and it happens that
l haven't a shilling in my pocket.
We must go the workhOuse.
Mrs. W.-Surely some of the
trades-men with whom we have dealt
for so many years will trust US.
MIR. w. (sadly)-No. l have no
credit anywhere. Ialways paid cash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

THOSE statesmen who are con.
graduating themselves that Roose-
velt and his policies are shelved,
have big surprise in store. The
policies for which Roosevelt con-
tended will be demanded just as in
sIsteutiy two years from now as they
we're before.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Language Vafaries.

English is funny language, af-
ter all, isn't it?'
Why sO?'
Il heard q man talking Of a po-
litical candidate the other day say,
If he only takes this stand when
he runs he'll have walk-over.'"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
An EmerfeneY Outfit.

What, are you doing with the
old-fashioned candlestick and candle
on your desk?' asked the inquisitive
caller.
There are times when l need
more light on the subject" explained
the embryo jokesmith. "The elec-
trio light is only 16 candlepower.
and sometimes require II"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
A Still Tonfue.

Mrs. Green" See how nicely that
team of horses go along. Why CAM t
man and wife trot along pleasantly
together like that?"
Mr.. Green" Well, you see, there
is only one tongue between those
two horses"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Returned the Property.

Maud: Are you going to prosecute
that horrid Jack Dare for stealing q
kiss?
Ethel: No; the property has been
returned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
Pride All Around,

I'm proud to say" boasted the
man with the large stomach and the
immense solitaire, that l amt never
wasted any time reading poetry"
Well" ventured the gentleman
with the scedy clothes and the high
brow. eff the poets were asked they
would probably agree that they we're
proud Of it too"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

The largest living bird in the
world is the ostrich. The average
ostrich stands eight feet high and
weighs about 300 pounds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

THE automobile factories of Michi-
gan employ $4,000 men in addition
to 10000 engaged in the manufac-
ture of parts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

In the decade from 1898 to 1903 the
antelope OF Colorado, according TO
estimates of the States game war
den, decreased from %, 900 to 1000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

PROBABLY the tiniest tribe in the
world is the dwarfs OF the Atlas
Mountains of Morocco. who are be-
tween three and four feet in height.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

subject, the co-education of the
sexes. AS matter of fact, the CO.
! education theory is almost wholly
American in its inception. Uncle
Sam has long contended that there is
nothing like mixed education for
smoothing down the natural saw
agery of the human boy and stiffen-
ing the mental fibre of the "sweet
girl graduates, and Switzerland,
being the nation intended by Nature
for experiments, readily adopted the
notion. But Switzerland, it seems,
is disposed to regard co-education as
something doubtful.
1t appears that the suspicious of
the authorities were aroused by the
fact that the girl pupils almost in
variably beat the boys in the exam
nations and annexed the prizes.
Matters became so marked that a
a departmental committee was ap-
pointed, and this body has just re-
ported to the effect that the result is
due not to the superior intelligence
of the girls but to their wheedling
ways-that they have, in fact, bribed
the boys with mods, and becks and
wreathed smiles, as Milton puts it,
to stand aside and let them capture
the kudos. The discovery will be a
heavy blow to the co-education ad-
vocateS, OF course. But the curious
part of it is that the grave Swiss
seigneurs seem to be as as
tonished at the wanton witchery of
the clever damsels as if it we're really
something rew. Whereas, as every
body knows, it is rs old as an his
tOric incident in the Garden of Eden,
which is quite long time ago.
Preparing to Entertain Visitors from This
Coast.
The Hawaiian Promotion Commit
tee and the commercial and civic Or
CARNATIONS of Honolulu have pre-
pared an elaborate program of enter
tainment for the .ten-day visit of the
Pacific Coast business men and their
families next February. The largest
excursion will be that which sails
from Puget Sound, February 2, on
the steamship Prince Rupert. In
this excursion representatives from
the commercial bodies of Washing
ton, Idaho and British Columbia will
participate, and this fine vessel will
accommodate $50 persons in greatest
comfort. Bookings for the Prince
Rupert are being made in Seattle,
Tacoma, Victoria, Spokane and Van
couver, usually at the offices OF the
Grand Trunk system. An excursion
of 200 will go from Portland, one of
$50 from San Frannisco, and a
through excursion party of 100 from
Boston will also sail from San Fran
cisco. II a suitable steamer is pro-
cured 300 will go from Los Angeles.
The Hawaiians are preparing for a
big time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

THE quickest way to convince a
girl that you have good taste is to
tell her she is good looking.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

If some men didn't boast of their
honesty the world would never know
they had any. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02
She Knew.

The best joke of the season is on
John d. He was told, the other
day, frankly and innocently why he
was not going to Heaven-because
he hasn't oil enough. The little
daughter OF Rev. Frederick w.
Hager. assistant pastor of the Madi.
son Avenue Baptist church, New
York, was visiting in Cleveland.
The oil king, who is a friend of DIR.
Hager, took the child for an auto.
mobile ride. AS she climbed into
the car, the little girl asked Mr..
Rockefeller where they were going.
=" We are going to Heaven. my dear, ~
answered John d. "Oh, no, we're
not" exclaimed the girl How
do you know we're not?" Cause
you haven't got oil enough, sir,
exclaimed the child, in a way that
settled the question.
The oil king is said to enjoy the
joke upon himself. al,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

A WOMAN gets as excited over a
wedding in the neighborhood as a
man does over a baseball game.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

Mexico to-day boasts of II, ,009
miles of railways. -t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

LONDON consumes about IA, ,0O0. 900
tons of coal yearly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

Boys can't understand why dogs
are net permitted To sleep ia the par
lor
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-12-02

On farms valued at s25, 900, 900, 900
We produce annually agricultural
products valued at 5000, 600, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-04-28
Will. De A Scene OF
BEAUTY TONIGHT
Many Will Attend Reception
and Dance.

The opening of the Sumter County
Country Club tonight will be highly
enjoyable social event.
Five hundred residents of Americus
and adjacent towns will enjoy the hos
pitality of the club, admire the beau
tiful club house and a large number,
after the reception will remain to en-
joy the dancing.
Lilli's orchestra of seven pieces with
be here from Columbus. The music
will be thoroughly enjoyable to all
The orchestra will play throughout the
reception, from 8 to 10 o'clock, as
we'll as for the dancing.
All of the arrangements have been
practically completed, except the fin
ishing touches to the decorations. The
ladies have shown their usual interest
and have willingly co-operated in en-
suring the success of the occasion.
1t is the desire of the club that
every one receiving an invitation at
tend the opening. This affair is given
to introduce the club house to the
public of Americus and the friends in
other towns. Those Who do not desire
to remain until late hour can explore
the club house and acquaint them
selves with its charms during the ear
ly part of the evening. But the di-
rectors of the club are sanguinely
hopeful that all who have been invited
will be numbered among the guests
of the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-04-28
MRS. P. A. CATCHINGS
DIES AT HOME HERE.
WelI-KnOWn Lady of Amer
iCuS Passes Away.

Mrs. Philip A. Catchings, for many
years resident of Americus ant
greatly esteemed among her friends
died at an early hour yesterday morn
ing at her residence on Brannon av.
enue. The end came painlessly and
was due to some heart affliction.
Mrs. Catchings had retired the ev-
ing previous in her usual good health
and the announcement of her
death was a distinct shock to those
near and dear to her.
Mr.. Catchings was absent from the
city, engaged in his duties as CEN
sus enumerator in the county, but
a car sent out for him brought him
to the stricken home.
Mrs. Catchings has resided for a long
period of years in this city.
A kind, gentle and much-beloved
Christian woman, she made and re-
tanned strong friendships. Her hus-
band and one son, Seymour Catchings,
now resident of Cordele, survive her.
She was devout member of the
Methodist church, and the funeral
Will he conducted there this after
noon at o'clock by the pastor, Rev.
0. B. Chester. The pallbearers will
be Messrs. E. c. Parker, F. B. Arthur,
]. w. Shiver. D. R. Andrews, R. E.
McNulty and John Sheffield.
Friends of che family are respect
fully invited to attend.