Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-11-25

ing were except eye witnesses. The
relations between the early settlers
who came to this Coast from States
north of Mason and Dixon's line and
those from the Southern States fire.
quently became greatly strained and
occasionally resulted in personal
conflict. 1t must not be understood,
however, that all Union men came
from the North and those opposed
from the South. Among the stron-
gest supporters of the Union were
men from the South, ana frequently
it was found that the most ardent
advocates of secession were Northern
mn. In this trying experience Mr..
Murphy bore a nllnly part. lie re-
allied that there We're honest differ
enceS of opinion, and was therefore
generally considerate of those who
did not agree with his views.
! remember one ease, however, his
caustic comments upon the views 81
d man who had been Federal Office
holder under Presidents Pierce and
Buchanan, drew forth several re-
ioinders, and at length Editor Muir
ply was challenged to fight duel.
As 4 result the would be dueliSt was
informed that the code duellO' was
not recognized in this part of the
country, and in addition he was SO
mercilessly lampooned that he with
drew the challenge.
The only serious charge brought
against Mr. Murphy during the
three years that | worked upon the
MISUNDERSTANDING that OF
being young" That was sneering-
ly flung at him continually by those
who attempted to dictate his policy,
and by few of his contemporaries.
Those who undertook to measure
strength with him frequently failed.
/ and then would credit some of his
editorials to older men. 1t is true
that an occasional article appearing
upon the editorial page was written
by others, but Mr.. Murphy's de-
cided views upon all questions relat-
ing to the attitude of the STANDARD
concerning them subjected all such
articles to severe pruning, often to
such an extent that they were scarce
ly recognizable by their authors. Mr..
Murphy was the editor, and from his
decision there was no appeal.
| The comment of the Pioneer and
Democrat upon the first appearance
OF the STANDARD was as follows:
The mechanical part of the paper
exhibits neatness and good taste. be.
ing printed on new type and of good
readable size. while its editorial col
umns display much ability aud eX-
perience-particularly for so young a
man. We acknowledge ourself graft.
fed with the friendly intimations,
and its pledge to continue in that
happy state of mind; and we certainly
at present know of no cause why we
shall not remain personally friendly
with its editor. That we may and
will differ upon the various political
topics that agitate the public mind is
altogether probable but let that differ
ence be characterized by justice and
moderation. An open, manly uppon-
ent we admire"
An excellent trait in Mr.. Murphy s
character is that of faithfulness to
his friends and fidelity to all trusts
reposed in him. | remember as an
apprentice | was instructed not to
give out any information regarding
any transaction, business or other.
wise, that occurred in my presence
in the newspaper office. What took
place there, even current gossip, ]
was taught to regard as of q strictly
private nature. / do not think an
instance can be found in his long
career where Mr.. Murphy's opinions.
as expressed in the columns of the
STANDARD, were influenced in any
degree by mercenary motives. And
do not think he ever betrayed any
confidence reposed in him in the
least degree, even though by so do
ing it might have resulted in his
pecuniary or politicel benefit.
The Seattle Press club was repre-
sented by Francis p. Goss, its Presi.
dent. Mr.. Goss in q few brief re-
marks rendered Mr.. Murphy the bes,
wishes of the Seattle newspaper
boys, and presented him with an en-
crossed copy of their resolutions, at
tested by the seal of the club.
| "reminiscences of the early days
were given by Mrs. Mehetable H
Elder, Thomas w. Prosch, Clarence
Bagley, Grant &. Angle.
| Nathan Ward-Fitzgerald delivered
an eulogy on the work OF Mr.. Muir
ply as the Nestor of the Washing
ton Press"
COngratulatory letters were reac
by Albert Tozier of Portland, from
all the past Presidents OF the Nation
al Editorial Association as well as
prominent men of the country
among them being one from Hon
W. Bryan.
Frank b. Cole, Albert Johnson
Frank l.. Stocking and Deed II
Mayer gave short addresses on tn,
State press and its relation to tn,
people of the State.
The banquet was enliyened by sew
eral selections sung by the Olympi;
Quartette consisting of G. H. Green
bank, N. w. ElwelI, Curtis Egber
and Brad L. Hill. This was one O
the most charming features of tn
evening.
Here are the names attached t,
some of the letters of congratulation
Chas. H. Jones. Paris, France.
A. b. White, Wheeling, West Vir
ginia.
James R. Belts, St. Louis, Mo.
E. w. Stephens, Columbia, Mo.
B. B. Herbert, Chicago, ILL.,, found
er Of and the first president of tn,
National Editorial association.
), w. S. Capeller, Mansfield Ohio.
B. ]. Pierce. Hudson, Wisconsin.
Walter Williams, Columbia, Mo
Mr.. Williams is the dean of tn,
school OF journalism in the Missouri
State University.