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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
ODD WAYS OF MAKING A LIVING.

In addition to being TIE life of trade
the competition that has grown more
and more heated in every channel OF
ordinary business activity during
the last few years has proved itself to
be the ifc-givcr, or mother, of mum
Der of queer and sustenance giving
occupations; in witness whereof, and
by way of illustration, there is Gin
der Ella, as she is known-an aged
woman, with a knack of removing
cinders from ones eyes, who ekes
out living in this fashion in the
down. town section of New York.
The curb market are her most
lucrative customers, and il is said her
earnings sometimes amount to dollar
and a half day.
Near the Five Points, in lower New
York, there is an undertaken, who,
having failed to gain aliying through
ordinary methods, has had better fin
ancial luck since he inaugurated
what he calls home burials." The
section in which his shop is located
is inhabited by Chinese, Italians, and
persons of half a dozen other nation
alities, and when one dies the under
taker gives him a burial ceremony as
nearly like that of his own people as
he can. The ceremony goes gratis
with the price of the casket, which
is collected from the relatives OF the
departed.
The SO-callcd window vaudeville"
performers are another result of the
competition that drives individuals to
make 4 living in odd ways. The
comely woman, attired in a bathing
suit, who demonstrate" a patent
shower bath in the window Of one of
the New York drug stores, the young
man who gets six dollars Il week for
showing the passing crowds the way
to manipulate a new stile Of easily
tied neckwear, and the woman who
sits in 4 shop window demonstrating
on her own bare feet the relief-giving
effect of a certain brand of talcum
powder. are Illustrations. One of
the oldest of all the more recent
window vaudeville" performers is
man who disguises himself to repre-
sent Theodore Roosevelt, and who
gets eight dollars a week for standing
in a shop window back of 4 placard
that announces prize for any passcr
by who is able to detect the slight
est movement in his rigid body.
y score or so of different So.callet
human dolls have followed tn,
footsteps of the Roosevelt man il
: their efforts to gain livelihood 10y
posing in show windows. Followin,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Holes in the Air.

A new word has been coined by the
aviators to describe the worst conii-
tions that cOnfronts them-the word
"cheeSy' The word, it is explained,
refers to Swiss cheese. which, as we
all know, is full of holes Balloonists
discovered years ago that the air is
full of "holes" also especially near
the earth that is to say, Of
what are described as partial vac
uums, and which are probably down
ward currents, in which an aeroplane
will fall at times hundred feet or
more before it can be controlled.
Similar currents in the sea have been
assigned as probable cause of many OF
accidents to submarine boats. Cur
tiss found these holes in the air in
his trip down the Hudson, and OBJ
servers on the train that followed
him assert that at times he fell from
height of $50 feet to within few
feet OF the surface of the water. Viii
bur Wright found them in his trip
from Governor Island up the Hudson
river during the Henry Hudson cele-
bration.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

cleaning department, according to
James t. Anderson OF Portland.
This is because the terra Gotta sew
erS and drains, especially those in
the lower part of the city, frequently
bccom"cholod II the sewer is not
broken il can be- cleaned by passing
a rope through it, to be pulled back
ward and forward until the ubStrdc-
tion is looScn"d and removed. The
street officials have a great deal of
such work TO attend to, and the
worry connected with getting the
rope through, for a long time had
them at their wits end At last
however. they discovered a quick
sure and easy method. The work
man goes to the river, catches IA cat
| fish, ties Il string to it's tail and
drops il down a manhole into the
sewer. 1t at once starts for the
river, and forces lis way through
any obstruction not as solid as brick,
dragging the string after it. Then
the workman goes as far down the
sewer as he deems necessary and
picks up the string, which he uses
to draw wire through the pipes,
and with this rope is pulled through
and the sewer is soon cleaned.
Easy, isn't it? Just like getting
money from home. O, you Mr.. Az
derSon. of Portland, Oregon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

and makes track which rides as we'll as
that upon an embankment. The cost of
maintenance is reduced to the minimum,
as no cleaning, painting or adjusting are
required.
In constructing these trestles, the slabs
and piles are cast at a central plant,
and when cured, are shipped to the
bridge sites, the rest of the work being
done by the regular division forces. The
piles are driven by a steel track driver
equipped with 4.500-pound drop ham
mer, and a water jet. The head of the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
q Monster New Hotel
I'm Yellowstone Park
Vies With the Famous Hostelries of the Country

Fan cmincnce adjacent to the Canyon, and
being constructed at great cost, both
of labor and money, is Il three, four and
five story and basement frame building
with total length of 600 feet and maxi
mum width of 4l5 feet, containing 375
guest rooms and - private bath rooms.
1t is equipped with elevator, vacuum
cleaning plant, cold storage and ice max
ing plant. 1t will be electric lighted and
steam heated. The water used in the ho-
tel is brought from natural cold spring
about mile and a half distant There
will be modern and fully equipped
steam laundry. In every way the facil-
tiles will be thoroughly modern.
The main feature of the hotel is the
lounge" This building is room l7j
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

The National Park has been the srcna
of unusual winter activity. Last sum
mer those who toured through Wonder
land" saw heavy freight teams patiently
plodding over the hills and wales of the
National Playground. The more curious
asked, why" The answer was, Ma
tcrial for the new hotel" and all through
the long winter months. with drifts high
and temperatures low, the work has been
steadily progressing On June 10, the
day the Park opens for the regular tour
ist season, the new Grand Canyon Hotel
will be open-a luxurious. restful place
n place where millions will seek bed and
board millions who will visit Wonder
land in the years to come.
The Grand Canyon Hotel, located on
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Northern Pacific Opens
Up Exhibit at Cincinnati
Products the Northwestern States Shown Various Cities

ing made by the Northern Pacific Ex-
hibit. Upon his return to St. Paul, he
advised President Elliott of the Northern
Pacific that, in his Judgment, the ex-
hibit was most excellent and bound to do
a great deal of good for the Northwest
states. Products from all sections along
the Northern Pacific lines were shown,
the exhibits being artistically arranged
and ornamented by pictures and placard
displays. Literature describing the vari-
ous sections was freely distributed, and
these exhibits were crowded from morn
ing until night with people anxious to
learn of the advantages offered by the
Northwest to the farmer and townsman.
When the exhibit is closed in Cincin-
natl, it will be moved to various other
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

During the past two years many of the
smaller pile and timber trestles on the
Northern Pacific lines have been replaced
by structures consisting of reinforced
concrete slabs on reinforced concrete
piers, supported on concrete piles. One
of these structures is shown herewith.
They represent many advantages for use
where the maximum height does not ex-
ceed 20 feet and where the streams
bridged are comparatively free from drift
and ice. The ballasted deck permits lin
ing and surfacing by the section crews
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

feet long by So feet wide, Immediately in
front of the lobby, and reached by a
broad flight of steps; the sides are prac
ticalIy all plate glass so that the room
will be well lighted; fire place in one
end will be an attraction In connection
with the orchestra to be stationed here
during the summer, the lounge will be
an ideal place for dancing.
Here will be hotel in thorough keep
ing with its surroundings-an enterprise
to command the admiration of the
thoughtful who realize what it means to
build thus, at tremendous cost, for the
future and for the entertainment of that
indefinite and indeterminable quantity
the three months tourist traffic of each
summer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Trade Notes.

The wall paper salesman invariably
leaves you short by roll or two.
Women find bargains ready to hand
every shopping day Of their lives, but
a man never gets n shave or hair cut
under the regular price.
The new maple sugar would taste
better II the guarantee that goes with
1t was backed by an affidavit and the
signature of 1 notary public.-Buffalo
Express.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

Eastern cities, and will next fall be
placed in Madison Square Garden, New
York, for the American Land & Irriga.
tion Exposition to be held there. Great
interest is being manifested in this ex-
position as it is the first large event of
the kind to be held in Atlantic coast ter
rtory. The West will be strong in evi-
dencc, as most of the Western railroads
have signitied their intention of taking
space and making exhibits. The North
ern Pacific in their work of this kind,
have adopted the scheme of setting off
their display effectively at night by the
use of a huge electric sign, which flashes
internationally and blazes forth the trade
mark and the name of the railroad like
house q fire."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Tips and Topics OF the Olympia National
Bank


Thi- bank is under Goverbmon mt inspection and
superN sion.
The chief function of thir bank lie tn receive
deposits and 1" loan money. these things We
are prepared to ,io i'll II manner acceptable 10
our l'atrohs
Every transaction between jhe bank and lis
customers We regard ns OF II private nature, FOL
to be diyulEed by H..
With ample aud experienced arrangement
this bank must commend Uscii To all Who have
need uf the services of II bank
r X
The management OF this bank has cndeavorec
Ia pursue Il progressive lolicy, To he liberal ll
its treatment go uuncre siri'tly To The itglt
innate iIi,r 81 uGrEIn.
r
la d,rcciin. the all AIRS of this bank, the ofic
ers il,ist upon n strict compliance with every
rhlc hlving iur lis object the safety ana security
of the institution. by closely aud carefully
stud,ing the causes that lead To failures. We
have avoided tne rocks upuL which others nave
been wrecked.
We are not uumlbdfu! Of our Obligation to the
many friends from whom We are GerlvinS pht
ronuge aud support. Having one secured Your
patronage II wil be our earnest endeavor to re
tain II.
Among the many ,airons of this bank art
found the most careful and conservative people
In the community.
Should anything ever 90 wrong with your rela
tiuus with tins bank We should esteem II a laNol
# Won viii frankly tell us where the trouble is
and thu, allow lie to remedy the difficulty.
y
The question frequently arise: Where
shuii d. my banking business :" unr reply Ii
this " 1T The Olympia National Bah%
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
UtterIv HOPELESS,

'Step inside, please, lady"
"I can't Don't you see how crowded
the car is?'
There's plenty Of room up in 'front.'
"Then why don't you make these peo-
pie move forward?"
Lady. they wouldn't bulge II l was
to ask them with tears in my eyes
Newark News.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Potato Biscuit.

Mash smooth one pint OF hot pota-
toes, add one teaspoon of salt. two
tablespoons of butter, one pint of sour
milk, one teaspoons of butter, one
pint of sour milk. one teaspoon of
soda. and -four to make soft dough.
Make into small cakes, set in a cold
place for an hour, then bake in a
Quick oven.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Good Old Croesus.

81 have my faults" Croesus said to
tie interviewer. I'm Il mighty rich
man, and I'm getting richer; but. tor
al that, I've got one or two things In
my favor"
"Yes. sir" says the interviewer.
"And they nre?'
They are the fact that l have never
handed out any piatitudinous phiioso-
ply TO the young, that have never
said It was a blessing to be born poor,
that | have never said money cannot
buy happiness and that have never
made anybody raise five times as
much rs | was willing to give toward
anything"-Life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
A Standard.

\ young couple newly married had
Just moved into the house next door.
and through an open window Mrs.
Bonnamy, screened from view behind
the curtain OF her own window, was
watching the young wife at work
Strengthening things in the sitting
room.
Good" she exclaimed, turning
away at last. That girl has been
properly trained. Shell do. "
What have you found out about
herr asked Mr.. Bonnamy.
I've found that she krowS how
to use a broom.
" How does she use it?'
Every three or four strokes she
makes with it she turns it in her
hand.
why does she do that?"
It's just like man to ask that
question. She does it to keep the
broom from getting lopsided. Wear
it out evenly; lasts twice as long,
don't you see?'
Why, didn know
" No. of course you didn't. Neither
do half TIE womcn!' said Mrs. Bon
nanny.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

The Northern Pacific Exhibit main
tanned at Columbus during the month
of February. starting at the time of the
National Corn Show there, accomplished
so much good that the company has
rented large quarters on one OF the bust
ness streets of Cincinnati (49 East
Fourth Street,, and has opened up an
exhibit there, which will be maintained
during the present month.
The exhibit at Columbus at the time
of the National Corn Show excited much
favorable comment, and Governor Eber
hart of Minnesota. who went to Column
bus with party of Minnesota people to
get the Corn Show for st. Paul next
year, spoke very flatteringly of the show
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Cruel and inhuman.

'I hear that Mrs. Cole, the wife Of
the dentist. Is suing him for divorce"
YES. Too bad that he treated her
that way, wasn't itY
what did he do?"
"She had to have a tooth filled one
day, and when he got her into the
chair and gagged with one of those
rubber contrivances he stood there and
talked at her all afternoon, refusing to
give her chance to answer back
Chicago Record Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Cleanins Greasy Dishes.

To escape the washing Of greasy
cooking dishes, place little sal soda
in spiders or baking pans in which
meat has been cooked; fill the dishes
with water and set them on the stove
for a short time; soon you will find
that the diSagreeablc part OF the
cleaning has been done.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES PROVE PRACTICAL and
ECONOMICAL. NORTHERN PACIFIC MSTAllS MANY

pile is protected during driving by a
steel cap, fitted with a cushion and
wooden follower The best progress in
driving is made by short, quick blows
with the heavy hammer in conjunction
with the use of the stream of water.
The piles stand great deal of pound
ing, and can be driven in formations in
which wooden pile would be shat
tered
The Northern Pacifc's plant for man
ufacturing the concrete piles, slabs and
pipe is at Glendive, Montana.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Woman's Orchestra.

Los Angeles has what probably is
the largest woman orchestra in the
country-50 players, under Harley
Hamilton. And all the orchestral
instruments are represented. This
organization has been under the same
director for 10 or l. years and
achieves cnviable results.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
It's All OFF.

Fling out the Nippon banner free
From Yeddo to the Yellow sea
And let Old Glory catch the breeze
From Portland to Los Angeles!
Ring out the tidlngs loud and clear,
So that the jingoes all may hear!
Ring forth the message clear and far
There amt a-goin' to be no war;"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

THERE is an opinion generally
prevalent in Washington cities and
towns, that municipal boards can do
anything in the line of local assess
ments. They feel keenly oftentlmes
the injustice loaded upon them and
their holdings; that it is of no use to
protest, as court expenses and law
yer's fees come high, and after all
the courts may decide against them,
and they will have more money to
pay out of their already lean wallets.
Moreover, such conditions make 1t
hard to dispose of city property, for
prospective buyers are uncertain
when and where they may be hit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

THERE are one hundred and eigh-
teen cities in the United States oper-
ating under the commission plan of
government. The number adopting
the new system is on the increase,
not one as far as known has shown
any desire to return , the coun-
cilmanic plan. GalvestoI, Texas,
made the change about eleven years
ago under adverse conditions and
has never had occasion to regret it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Lesson From the Past.

Bulwer was writing "a Strange
Story"
The strange thing about this story"
he said. 'is that I've already sold the
manuscript Of It,"
Thus furnishing another proof, rs
we see, that truth IS stranger than fic.
tion.-Chicago Tribune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Miqration.

They are going to the Countrywide box
car IS their coach
The hobo leaves the city as the spring
time doth approach.
He'll sleep out in the open till the frost
comes round next fall,
And the slogan on his banner is. The
farmer feeds us ALL
Chicago News
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Not the Same.

Miss Woodby-So Mr.. Smart said he
considered me very witty. eh?
Miss Know-Not exactly. BE said
he had TO laugh every time he saw
you.-Catholic Standard and Times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
What Did She Meant

Mrs. Jenkins-MrS. Smith. we shall
be neighbors. I've bought a house
near yours with water frontage.
Mrs. Smith-So glad. l hope you'll
drop In some time,-Ideas.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
At tho Best.

Reapin' or sowin'.
On the road you're goin.
Takin' all the country at its best.
Sighin' or singin'.
Still to reach the ringin'
or bells whose twilight chorus breathes
OF rest.
Atlanta Constitution.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

Now it seems there will be no
women on the Board of Directors OF
the Panama Exposition Board. This
has been so declared 10y Charles {.
Moore, the President. Still the CO.
operation and assistance of the wo-
men $ clubs of California are 50
licitpd
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Ere Long.

Gro Long.
Ere long We'll gaze
With hearts awhirl
And loudly praise
The bathing girl.
birmingham Age-Herald.
But why the watt
Fen now the rage
Are bathing girls
Upon the stage.
youngstown Telegram.
We don't approve.
Not at our age.
OF bathing girls
Upon the stage.
Houston Post.
You bet we do
II they're the age
Such girls should be
Upon the stage.
Spokane Spokesman Review.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
A Wander Of tho Season

A wondrous bird without n doubt
The robin is with song so sweet.
Since all unshod he goes about
And never seems TO get cold feet.
Washington Star
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

Eobble. hobhle. trip. trip. swish. bing. ah!
Oh. thou hobble skirt getting on car!
Rip rip. split. tear-stepped too far.
Hotblo Skin. hobble skirt. siss. boom. rah!
-Judgo,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
To Introduce a Soma.

Tn sick 10 death OF travelling.
But cannot rest. | ween.
With "A hoary brow my place is now
IN a monthly magazine.
birmingham Age-IIerafd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

THE Western Union Telegraph
company now pension operators who
have grown gray in the service. The
first of them, Mary a. Hanson, had
worked continuously in the Chicago
office since 1868 - over 20 years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Tuenty-six Easier Than Ono.

The letters OF the alphabet
We never In our lives forget:
But. strange to say. out memories fall
When wife gives US one to mall.
Boston Transcript
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

The
Bible con
tains 3,566. $50
letters, $40. 0.G97
words, 3l.I15
verses, l,lS9 chapters
and G6 books. The long
est chapter is the 18th
Psalm; the shortest and
middle chapter the ll1th
Psalm. The middle verse is the
sth of 1lSth Psalm the longest
name is in the Sth chapter Of Isa-
iah. The word amt occurs III, G31
times the word Lord ;. .Sl5 tunes
The 9th chapter Of Isaiah and l9ih
chapter OF the second book of Kings
are alike. Longest verse is 9Th OF tn,
Sih chapter Of Esther; the shortest vers,
l.; the Both of the lth OF 81. John,
In the LIST verse of the 1!h chapter of
Ezra is the Alphabet. The finest
piece Of reading is III the 2Gth
chaptcr of Acts, and the
name oi God j. not
mentioned in
the
Book
Of Esther. 1t
contains knowledge,
wisdom, holmes, and love.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Sorry.

Fltsnoodle-Who IS that strange look
ing man who stares at me 50 muchP
She-Oh. that's Mr.. Mancegga, the
eminent insanity expert.-M. 4. T.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

GREAT famine occurred in China IN
l342, and it has been estimated that
3.011,0J1 persisted theretrom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

About 1000 employers have been
retired ON half-pay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02
Tree Full OF Brofherly Lore.

\ student of Holy Writ has com
posed biblical statistics in this novel
form:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-06-02

SEATTLE has opened its now $780,
600 railway depot.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-12-01

H. F. Allen returned Wednesday af-
ternoOn from Boise, whore he had been
for some time looking after business
matters.