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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
LIGHT AND THE EYES.
It's tho Amount Rather Than tho In
tensjtv of The Ravs That Aur&s

IFS tho Amount Rather Than tho In.
tensity Of the Rays That Hurts.
1t Is not SO much the intensity Of the
light focused on the retina rs 1t is the
quantity received by that sensitive or
gan that causes retinal fatigue or
worse. In the great snow fields of
the arctic regions the natives protect
their eyes from the glare Of the snow
by goggles made Of followed pieces Of
wood In which they have made small
holes to look through. These. says the
Optical Review. reduce the quantity Of
the light which passes into their eyes
with consequent relief from the glare
SO, too, II We look through a minute
pinhOle disk ut the sun we can endure
the very bright light much longer than
when we look with the naked eyes. IL
we look at a distant electric arc light
there Is no retinal fatigue. while IL we
look at the same light from short
distance there Is great discomfort, and
yet the two retinal images are Of equal
brilliancy. only In the first case this
image is very much smaller than In
the second case-that is. the quantity
of light Is very much different.
Then there Is the flaming electric
light which il now to be found In all
of the large cities Of the country. This
light Is much less brilliant than that
Of the are light. and yet its size is 50
great that this more than makes up
the difference. and II is therefore very
glaring and uncomfortable to look at.
In skiascopy 1t is possible to use a
very intense light II 1t Is made small
In area. for the reasons above stated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Expert Testimony,

There was not much to be gained
from the witness on the stand. who
seemed to have a wonderful faculty
for holding his tongue. but the lawyer
tried once more.
You say your boat picked up the
accused ut o O'Clock or therea bouts 4"
he said. 1T has been stated that he
jumped overheard nearly an hour be-
fore that time. Tell me. Captain Samp-
son. how he appeared to you when you
picked him up. II you had been re-
quired to give an opinion Of him then
what would you have said"
We'll. I'll tell ye honest" said the
captain. when he had disposed OF n
portentOuS yawn. Il shd we said he
was one OF the wettest men, II not the
wettest man. that ever l see!-Youth's
Companion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
PUGET SOUND SHIPPING.
Christian Science Monitor.

The custom house records for the
year just closed show that the foreign
trade of Puget Sound was the largest
in the history of the district and in
amount of tonnage engaged exceeded
I by only one port in the United States,
that Of New York.
The number of American vessels
entering during the fiscal year is | POI
rs against | lbs in the preceding
year. Entrances of foreign vessels
show much greater gain, the num-
ber being ,523 against l,343 in the
preceding year or gain of $50 yes
sells. The total amount of tonnage
engaged in the foreign trade of Puget
Sound district, including American
and foreign craft, is 2,l50.035 tons.
an iscrease of 3S3, ,405 over the fiscal
year of 1910 The increase in Ameri-
can tonnage is only 3.770 tons while
that of foreign craft is 379, ,635
which bears out Oft-repeated state
meEt that American vessels are rap
idly being driven from the sea insO-
far rs our foreign commerce is con,
ccrncd.
The clearances for the year were:
American l.34S, representing 9l5, 0S7
tons, falling off of 1860 compared
with last year. while the clearances
of foreign craft were 1,54S, with a ton
mage of ], AS, ,S4S, or a gain OF 255 ,265.
The total number of vessels clearing
during the year, including American
and foreign bottoms, is 1892. with a
tonnage of 1898, 935.
Since 1908, foreign bottoms have
been gradually gaining in the mat
ter of handling the commerce of Pu-
get Sound. In that year American
tonnage clearing was 939, $50, against
493, ,025 foreign; 1906 American 902,-
425, foreign S37 900; in 1907 Ameri-
can S9S, ,9S9, foreign S37 900; in 1908
American lob, ,347 foreign 9S5, ,647;
in 1909 American 1,032, ,7S5, foreign
1,036, 999; in 1910 American S25, 747;
foreign l,225, 5S3; in 1911 American
S15, ,0S7 foreign Ass
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
A Tiger Flower,

There have recently been exhibited
IN Paris some living specimens Of a
curious Insect brought from Rangoon
by well known French naturalist.
1t Is species Of mantis. and its body
and legs are both shaped and colored
to resemble n beautiful flower. Lying
In wait for butterflies under a spray
OF leaves. IT looks like an azure bios
som. with a black spot in the center
exactly resembling the tube Of a corol.
Ia. The hinder part of the body Is
drawn out into long green stalk.
Butterflies and other insects are read.
fly deceived by this mimic. and the
instant they touch IT its claws seize
them.-St. Louis Republic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Important Liquor De cision.

One of the most important nc
far-reaching decisions of our State
Supreme Court in recent years is that
just handed down in case of State VS..
Falkenstine.
Falkenstine, as steward of the
steamboat Kennedy, playing be-
tween Seattle and Bremerton, con
Quoted q bar on the boat withou,
having license from Kitsap county
authorities. Twice convicted, he
appealed to the Supreme Court, by
which conviction was affirmed, the
Court holding that it was necessary
not only to have paid the $25 License
fee to the State and the $25 tax to
the United States. but also to secure
a license from the County Commits
siOners.
The significance of this decision
will be much more apparent when il
Is understood that 1t Will compel
every steamboat plying on any of
waters within the State and every
dining and buffet car within the State
to have a city, town or county IL
cense for each and every city and
county within which sales are at
tempted to be made. The defendant
argued that such conclusion practi-
cally meant the prohibition of the
sale of liquor on dining cars and
steamboats,, but the Supreme Court
said the Legislature had the right
and power to do this. and refused to
free the defendant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Subject for Investigation.

Urging a constructive national pol
icy in the matter of business, Geo. W.
Perkins, the retired New York finan-
cier, proposes the following questions
as fit subjects for 4 congressional in
quiry:
First-Has the cost of articles
made by the so-callcd trusts increased
or decreased?
Second-Ilave wages increased
or decreased?
Third-fIas labor been more
steadily employed and better housed
more generally employed and bet
ter satisfied?
FOurth-Have there been fewer
failures in the lines of business in
volved?
Fifth-Have the so-called trusts
increased or decreased our foreign
trade balances?
SlXth-Have the SO-called trusts
devised ways and means and provided
capital for saving and utilizing waste
products which could not have been
done by smaller concerns?
Seventh-Is the tendency to
have the ownership of these large
companies and profits made by them
enjoyed by few men or by many
men? Is the tendency to have these
corporations in the future create,
by their profits, large fortunes for a
few men, as was the case in partner
ship under competitive methods, or
is the tendency to distribute such
profits more generally among the
peOpla?n
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
TIE HOPE DIAMOND.

ward torn TO pieces by wild dogs In
COnst"ntinople. The fall Of Nine. de
MOntespan Is part OF history.
When Louis NV. died the stone
descended, along with the other crown
jewels. to Louis Nv. II was worn by
several Of his favorites. so runs the
story, and the lives of all are supposed
to have ended In tragedy and failure.
Louis XVI. who followed Louis XIV.
gave the gem to his wife, Marie An
toinette. Louis XVI. and his queen
both perished On tue scuffold during
the terror. In the general confusion
the stone was lost sight Of. some time
during the year 1902.
According to an account said to have
been given by Daniel Eliason. Lon
don jeweler. who acquired the dia-
mond In 1890. after 1t was supposedly
stolen from the royal treasures Of
France by Paris mob. the gem was
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Tips and Topics of the Olympia National
Bank

Tips and Topics of the Olympia National
Bank
This bank il urGc; Government Inspection aud
SUPERVISION
4
The chief junction OF This bank is to receive
deposits and II loan money. These things We
are prepared 10 do in 1t manner acceptable 10
our patrons.
Every transaC tiun between the bank and its
customers we regard as of private nature, not
to be divulged by n
With ample and experienced management
this bank must commend itself to all " no have a
heed Of the services of n bank.
r
The management OF this bank has endeavOred
10 pursue progressive rolicy. 10 he liberal in
Its treatment. aud 10 auncrc strictly to the lcgit
Innate iintr III panking
r
In directing the affairs of this bank. the offic
ers intist upon n strict compliance with every
rule having Tor Its object the safety and security
of the institution. by closely and carefully
studying the causes that lead to failures, we
have avoided the rocks upon which Others have
been wrecked.
We are not unmiL Ldful of our Obligation to the
many friends from whom deriving pat
ronage AID support. Having one secured your
patronage 1t viii be our earnest endeavor to re-
tain il.
Among the many rairoDs of this hank are
found the most careful aud conservative people
IN the community
4
Should aqyihing ever 90 wrong with your rela
tinns with this bank we should esteem il II favor
II You VIII frankly tell us where the trouble is.
and ihn- allow us Ia remedy the diiicnlty.
The question frequently arise: Where
klIhil d. bal i business ~ Our feply ir
this. " At the olympia National BaI,%.'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

FORT STEVENS, considered the
mainstay of the Columbia river forti-
ticat:Ons and one of the strongest
positions on the Pacific Coast fell on
easy prey, Monday morning, to an
attack from the rear by the Pacific
Coast maneuvers of the Oregon Ma
tional Guards and coast artillerymen
of the regular service. The result
will undoubtedly be to impel the War
Department to construct substantial
landwOrkS for defense of the position
against just such an attack from a
real enemy as was made by this rela-
lively unimportant force as before
dinner job.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
SAVED THE SHIPS CREW.
Daring Rescue by Heroic Ne~found.
land Fisherman.

Sir Edward Morris. prime minister
OF Newfoundland. tells in the Wide
World magazine a remarkable story OF
heroiSm on the part OF Newfound-
land fisherman. The name OF this man
was George Harvey. and he resided in
low. rocky Island. a few miles east
Of Cape Ray.
In those days the emigrnnt ships to
Canada We're crowded with pasSen-
gers In the autumn OF 1882 the brig
Dispatch. bound TO Quebec. with 1G3
souls. In gale OF wind struck rock
about three miles from Haryey's home.
lie heard the signals of distress and
immediately launched his boat. with
his boy OF twelve. his girl of seventeen
and his dog. aud tried to get out to
the wreck. On the deck OF the doom
II ship were crowded the crew and
passengers. IN imminent peril of their
lives 4 terrible sen ragged between
his boat and the wrecked ship. but
across that awful waste OF water the
gallant fisherman and his brave chill
dren urged their frail skiff. To get
close to the stranded ship was to court
instant destruction, and the task Of
saving those on board seemed we'll
nigh hopeless. but Harvey's noble
Newfoundland dog, with marvellous in
telligcnce, seemed to understand what
was required of him and at n signal
from his master sprang out Of the
boat and swan toward the ship. The
seas overwhelmed him and drove him
back. but he persevered and finally
came near enough. The sailors threw
him rope. which he gripped with his
sharp teeth. and Mt last he got back to
his master and was drawn into the
boat almost dead from exhaustion.
Communication was now established
between the ship and Harvey's skiff.
and with the most laborious efforts ev
cry soul was saved.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 25 1911

understand exactly where he stands
is elected by the people to the office
he seeks, then that man should re-
main in his position until the term
| for which he was elected expires
neither man nor devil should be al
lowed by the laws of the United
to attempt in any manner, shape or
form, to cast him out. The recall is
as dangerous politically, as are the
germs of the white plague physically.
The quicker the recall is buried in
oblivion the better.
4 4 +
Robert I. Hodge. sheriff of King
county, at the Sheriff State Conven-
ton. held in Vancouver, b. c., was
outspoken in his denunciation of the
policy of Gov. Hay in curtailing
expense at the cost of freeing Grim
inals who really should be into iail.
Sheriff Hodge stated also that he
wished Canadian laws were in force
in the United States, so that peace
officers could do as the Canadian
officials do, namely, use all effort and
money necessary in running criminals
to the ground. Further the Sheriff
stated that felOns had told him thai
they would not work" in Canada
because they get EN- there" Ger
tainly the officers in Canada get
EN-" and when they do, it's the
prison, or the Hangman from
Ottawa" for them, and the criminal
element know this, hence they look
before they leap" where Floats the
Union Jack of Old England.
1t is said that President Taft will
be the Republican standard bearer in
1912. He may be, but | doubt it,
very, very much. 1t is to be hoped.
however. he will be. The Republi-
can party could not produce a Presi-
dental candidate who would be cas-
ier to defeat by Democrats than
William Howard Taft. The majority
of people in the United States do
not have faith in him. They realize
he was made President by Theodore
Roosevelt that he is not the man to
occupy the White House chair; that
as President of the United States he
has been looked upon merely as an
overly fat marionette-only to show
signs of movement when others pull
the wire. Yes, sir. The masses are
sick, tired and disgusted with Taft
and his policy. His administration
has been frought with unrest, con-
fusion. discontentment, and the peo-
pie of the United States in 1912 will
conclusively show the elephant and
his frivolous admirers that they have
soured of his rolling a barrel, stand
ing on his hind legs. kneeling, waltz
ing, all for public applause which
failed to materialize Except from
those who were furnished peanuts
absolutely without cost to feed him)
and will prod him so rapidly, inces-
SAINT and furiously in 1912, that he
will be glad to lumber off into the
jungles OF Hide Me Forgetfulness,
where he may at pleasure allow his
facial nerves much needed relaxa-
ton; recreation from their over
strain smiling at camera. The
next President of the United States
will be Democrat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Needlework Notes.

As good as a patent ripper is a
steel crochet hook which will catch
under threads. pull out hastings etc. =,
in double-quick time.
Mend your rug by whipping over
the worn edges with yarn to match
the rug, and then single crochet over
the hole or worn places tightly with
crochet hook.
If your needework gets grimy in
the making, grease with little clean
lard and let it lie over night. In the
morning rinse, starch and iron while
quite damp.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

sold to an Amsterdam jeweler. VII
liam Falls. who recut the stone TO its
present dimensions.
Renamed the Hope Diamond.
EliasOn sold the stone to Henry
Thomas Hope. London banker. just
before he failed In business. The
price paid In this tranSat ton. 5000.
was the first one Of which record had
been kept. Since then the gem has
been known as the Hope diamond
Hope gave II to his daughter when
she married the sixth Duke OF New
castle In 1861. and the fiction mOngers
devised Il to her son. Lord Francis
Hope, who married May Yche. u
vaudeville actress. In 1892. May Yohe
left her husband and eloped with Put
nam Bradlee Strong, an American.
Financial reverses overwhelmed bin.
and he was divorced.
Finally Hope is said to have sold
the gen TO Joseph Frankel. "A New
York jeweler. At length It was sold 10
Selim Habib, Persian. said to be act
ing for the sultan. Abdul Hamld. lfa-
bib sold It In Paris in 1909, and after
this II came into the possession OF /.
c. Cartier. Last January the sale to
Mclean was announced. and this tran
saction resulted in the present law9uit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
A Persian Cynicjsm.

The Persians have a very cynical
proverb on matrimOny that runs: He
that ventureth on matrimony Is like
unto one who thrusteth his hand into
a sack containing many thousands Of
serpents and only one eel. Yet II the
prophet SO will 1t be may draw forth
the eel"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

OKALAHOMA To HAVE STATE BUILD
INGs. Public buildings and struc-
lures for industrial institutions in
Oklahama city planned during the
past month involve an expenditure OF
$4,000, 900. a bond issue Of 81, 900. 900
is that for erecting a State Capitol.
A cotton manufacturing plant is
financed at 5000, 900 by a Georgia
and South Carolina capitalist. A
5000, 900 packing plant is under in
stallatiOn and a s250,000 additional
school building is contemplated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

One tablespoonful of ammonia TO a
quart OF water will clean gold or
silver jewelry.
Slices OF lemon topped with grated
hOrseradish makes a tasty and pleas
ing garnish for veal served in any
form.
Ordinary wall papers may be
cleaned with dough, or rubbed with u
soft. clean flannel dipped in fine oat-
meal.
Candles used for lighting the din
ner table will not drip if placed on ice
Tor two or three hours just before
serving the meal.
Do not throw your worn-out hot
water bag away, but cut it in round
or oval pieces, and use them as mats
to put under flower pots.
If when drying curtains they are
hung double over the line, they will
not stretch at all, as is often the case
when hung up by the edge.
In Kansas City, one marriage in
three is a failure. This has been ac-
counted for ON the ground of high
cost of living. laxity of the divorce
laws, and greater independence of
women. Since Jan. 1st this year,
there have been 1900 marriage licenses
issued, and in the same time nearly
700 divorce suits filed. More child
ren have been under charge of the
juvenile court than in any similar
period. Socialogists and ministers
are said to be worried over these re-
suits, and the demand is for more
stringent divorce laws.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE
Under the New Apportionment BY States.

Here are the Representatives in
Congress from each State under the
bill lately agreed to by the Senate in
creasing the membership from 391 to
433 one each to be added for Arizona
and New Mexico when they are adj
,,,ttnl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

York jewelers., brought suit against
Mclean 10 recover SlS0,OOO. the alleged
purchase price.
Mrs. Mclean Is daughter of the
late multimillioDalre Thomas T.. Walsh.
Hope Diamonds History.
According to its legend. the diamond
first appeared In 1858, when q French
traveller named Tavernier reached Paris
with a marvellous gem. concerning the
acquisition Of which he gave vague &C.
counts. 1t was purchased by Louis
XIV. who placed 1t among the crown
Jewels Of France and allowed 1t to be
worn by Nine. de Montespan. Here
the tales of misfortune began Taver-
nier, the legend says. was soon after
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Like the Moon.

Hes a star after dinner speaker,
isn't hep
"A star? He's q moon"
"How?"
THE fuller the brighter. Toledo
Blade
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

THE largest ordnance anywhere is
to he used for defense of the Panama
canal. 1t will be l6-inches caliber
and the entire fortitication of If and
l6-inch disappearing guns will cost
Uncle Sam $l2, 100000. Six sites
have been selected -four at the Pa
citic entrance and two on the points
opposite ConstObal and Colon, at the
Atlantic entrance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

The only failure a man ought to feai
Is failure In cleaving to the purpose be
secs to be best-George Eliot
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

IT will take the wind out Of the
Standard Oil Company sails when
some one gets corner on the atmoS-
phere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Disapoointment.

The growing cities OF the West
Have heard how small they are
Perhaps the census man knows best,
But. oh, it is a Jar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

SENATOR Bowman, of Oregon, has
introduced 4 bill providing decision
of the T. S. Supreme Court affecting
the constitutionality OF any provision
of the Federal or State law, must be
unanimous to have effect. Its in
troducer explained that the design
was to prevent n majority of the
Court from overruling the desire OF
Congress or the will of the people.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
WHOLE NUMBER 1861
McLeans
Shun theHope
Diamond

} W \ /, - II .
NJ /. T. A y Of
Washington does
not want the sup
poSedly i'll faied
Hope diamond.
In January last
il was ANNOUNCED
that Mclean ha1
pure haSed the
gem for his wife.
Recently the firm
OF Cartier New
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

RUNNING for Office is too often like
chasing defeat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

IT is now surmiSed that San Fran
cisco may be the real rival of the
Sound for the army supply agencies.
in carrying out the plans for consoli-
dating districts. The late transfer of
the Quartermaster' Office and cleric
al force to that city seems to be in
line with the new policy, announced
to embrace all military affairs in
three districts, with headquarters at
New York, Chicago and San Fran
cisco.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25
Making Apple Sauce.

When bright red apples are to be
made into sauce, do not peel but
merely wash them well, and quarter,
says the New YORK Tribune. Let
them cook till tender, and then press
them through a potato masher or
coarse sieve that will exclude only the
skins and cores. Not only is the
beautiful color of the apples preserved
by this method of cooking, but there
is much saving of good apple pulp,
which is more or less wasted with
peeling.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

.an uatQu 5 tan0arL
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-08-25

When candidate for any political
office declares his views, ideas and