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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-03


The Importers Automobile Salon
was opened in the Hotel Aston. New
York. yesterday.
1t IL on record that the salon open
ing. on one occasion At least, was
considered Of enough importance to
attract several foreign representa-
tives from Washington, but that was
in the old days. since then the In
dustry has lost much OF the spec-
tAcuIar and has como to q strictly
business basis. During the week. pos
sibIy. official Washington will be rep
resented. but 1t will cause no partic-
ular furry. Tho salon In to lase un-
til January 10. thus overlapping the
garden display. which will open on
saturday evening.
There il every prospect that this
years foreign show Will be Sueeeas-
full. Artistical'y 1t IL certain to be
so. for the cars on display are the
most elaborate productions, mechan-
icaily and In nttings. OF q score of
factories, am ong which are the
pioneers Of the industry. From q
business stand point. there 10 also rea-
son to believe that the results Will
be gratifying. Not only do the Flu
ropean manufacturers cater to the
type OF American who wants class.
regardless Of cost. but this year es-
pecially they have begun to meet the
universal call for light cars that are
inexpensive to maintain.
1t Is tho light type field that Amer
lea has made such giant strides In
the last few years; In fact. the do
mestic maker, by invading Europe
with inexpensive machines Of low up
keep. has compelled the foreign con-
structor to produce the same type in
self-defencc. At the current salon
will be displayed q De Don Of only To-
horsepower. The same concern goes
to the other extreme with . car OF
loo-horsepower. Other exhibitors
will show cars Of tower power and
cost than ever before. and for theec
types they expect to find the greater
number OF customers. So radically
have the foreigners gone In for low
powered light cars that the recent
Berlin exhibition brought out a ma
chine OF My s-horsepowcr.
1t has not been announced that any
of the makes to be shown at the AS
tor Will display self-stardnx de-
vice. II any are to be displayed they
are being kept as n surprise for the
public. The lack OF self starting de-
vices will be one OF the points Of dif-
ference between the foreign and
American shows this winter. No In
novation in the last FIVE years has
caught on 50 quickly, and some
prominent makers on this side of the
Atlantic predict that within two years
the car without means to start itself
from the drivers seat will be utterly
out OF date. II may be argued. OF
course, that the self-starter has not
been brought to perfection. but. for
that mater. neither has the autom-
bile--nor will II ever be. Several
Of these devices have proved to be
positive In action in more than 90
per cent out OF Thousands OF tests.
and It Is claimed that driver with a
clear knowledge of the principle and
mechanism can start almost invaria-
bly,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-03

Empire.
Vaudeville. afternoon and night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-03

The philosophical fan who argues
that the Roanoke and Norfolk and
Petersburg clubs should receive as
much considerable IS the Richmond
and Lynchburg and Danviile clubs. OF
the Virginia League, Is correct az far
~ his premises SO. The fae. Ia, how
ever. that Roanoke club and Norfolk
club aro one, 10 all intents and pur-
pose, while Petersburg Is another.
making the count In the Virginia
League three 10 two.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
WILSON FEARS EXPERTS.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Sept 2.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson struck up a vigorous
campaign gait today. The speaker as
sailed the minimum wage idea and
the plan Of federal commission to
control monopolies, and continued:
What / fear Is government of ex-
perts. God forbid that in democratic
country we should resign the task and
give the government over to experts.
Intelligent workingmen will ask
the men now seeking their votes what
they may be expected to do for them.
l don't mean for them separately, but
what they may be expected to do for
the country which will entitle them
to the confidence Of those who perform
the daily labor which lies at the base
Of all our life.
Most o. the answers they get will
turn upon the question of tariff duties
from which our politics never seems
able to get away On the one hand
they will be told that ii the Democrat
ic party gets into power they may look
to see industry laDguish and wages
go down and employment become
harder to find. They forget that Dem
ocrats constitute something like half
the nation. that Democrats are en-
gagged In occupations of every kind,
who depend upon all sorts Of business
for their livelihood, share in every in
terest and enterprise of the country.
1t may safely be taken for granted that
Democrats are not going to destroy
the individuals economically"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
OWN CORRESPONDENT TELLS
Of DEMOCRATIC DO|NGS At WASHINGTON
CHRISTENSEN IN FIELD.
Candidate for C0mgressman-at-Lar
One Of States Young Democrats.

Onc OF StaSeA HOu0S democrats.
George F. Christensen, candidate
for congressman-at-larg on the Dem
ocratic ticket, is well known in all
parts of the state as one of the most
enthusiastic members of the younger
Democracy. He was born in Mime
apolis, Minn., moved to the state of
Washington when a boy, is now SO
years old and for the past Is years
has been identified continuously with
the Democratic party.
For several years he was publisher
of the Ritzville Times, and is now
manager of the Adams County Alb
stract company of Ritzville, and rec
ognized as one of the most successful
and conservative Of the younger busi-
ness men Of Adams county. He was
twice elected on the Democratic ticket
as clerk of the superior court of Adams
county, and was elected to his last
term by majority of about 300, when
Roosevelt carried Adams county by a
majority of approximately 600.
Mr.. Christensen goes into the cam
paign standing squarely upon the plat
form as adopted by the Democratic
convention at Baltimore, is a good
campaigner, has large following of
enthusiastic supporters throughout the
state, has record of unflinching DEM
ocracy, is Scandinavian. and will
make a formidable campaign. He ia
vOrs the re-survey of the Palouse prof.
est, will ardently support the opening
up of navigable rivers. free govern
ment for Alaska. and downward re-
vision of the tariff on the necessities
of life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
SEATTLE FIRM BUYS 5000 ACRES OF
FARM LANDS TRIBUTARY To OLYMPIA
PASCo MAN FOR SENATE.
Self-Made Lawyer, Native of Minnesota,
After Democratic Nomination.

Self Made Lawyer, Native Of Minnesota,
After Democratic Nomination.
Charles w. Johnson, candidate for
the Democratic nomination for state
senator from the Eleventh district, in
Guiding Adams, Franklin and part
of Walla Walla counties, is one of
those self-made lawyers who have
meant SO much to the progress of this
country. He is native of Minnesota,
and came west to Pasco in 1909, where
he has practiced law since.
In announcing his candidacy he ad-
vanced platform in which he states
himself as favoring: Initiative, refer
endum and recall, except recall of de-
cisions; strict regulation of public
service corporations; municipal own
ership of public utilities; the employ
ers' liability act with increased bene-
fits in some instances to the injured
and dependents, and quicker relief;
blue sky" law that will prevent
robbery by wild cat" corporations
and promoters; just taxation upon un-
improved lands of sepculators and de-
creased taxation upon improvements,
the fruits of mans labor; legislation
that will assist in the development
and cultivation of the soil of the
state and thereby enable the workers
to own a home on its fertile acres;
betterment of public highways, and
agricultural conditions; more efficient
irrigation laws.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
tcopyrlght. ls12. by the Enenbee publlsh.ng CO..

Among byg0ne memories probably
nothing Is impressed more firmly on
the memory than the feeling of exul-
tation manifested by the people here,
as ererywhere. over the tidings Of the
close e the war of the Rebellion, by
the 81 render of Lees army to Gen.
Grant, ON April s. 1865. 1t was the
first assurance that the four years Of
deadly strife was at an end and that
the blessed angel Of Peace was spread
ing her wings over Q reunited coun-
try. Under these conditions the Joy
was universal and unbounded, and i'm
mediately It was planned to have an
immense jubilee at the capital of the
territory Of Warrington to join the
chorus Of glad acclaim Of the whole
Union. One Of the preparatory details
for this was to secure the best band
in the state-the famous Fourth In
fantry band from the garrison at Van
couver-said to be the equal of the
Sousa band In Washington-to fur
nish music that might accord with the
great event That organization bad ar
rived on Saturday. April Is. about 1
o'clock p. m. and was Immediately hur-
ried to. their quarters at the New
England (Y0ung's) hotel. and appeared
on the veranda, to play joyous airs of
greeting to the expectant community,
which had assembled in . dense crowd
on the adjacent streets. 1t was while
the band was playing. that Operator
Howe Of the Western Union Telegraph
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
LITTLE ROCK HAS
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE
One of the Most Modern Build
ings in County Nearing Com
pletion-To Cost $4,000.

One of the prettiest and probably
one of the best school buildings re-
Gently constructed in Thurston coun-
ty outside of Olympia Is the new
building at Little Rock. now nearing
completion. 1t will be used as q high
school and grade school and Is being
built with an eye to the future, ample
preparations being made for its en-
largement when the growth Of the
community demands 1t.
The building is q frame structure
with q concrete base, q twostory
building, modern in every respect.
and will contain eight rooms and q
basement. The present cost will be
$4,000, but when 1t is finished to its
full capacity the cost to the district
will be $4,000, according to J. F..
Brown of Little Rock, Democratic can
didate for county commissioner.
The new building, which IL being
erected on the east side Of Little Rock,
covers q ground space Of 73 by 78
feet. The basement is divided into
three rooms, one for the heating plant,
and special departments for the man
ual training and domestic science
classes. with the necessary equipment.
1t will be heated by q fan furnace.
-Four rooms Is by 80 feet each, sep
arated by large halls, make up the ar
rangement Of the first floor, a part of
one hall being set aside for the prin-
cipal's ONCE. On the second floor will
be large study hall, Is by SO feet, and
also two more recitation rooms. This
part Of the building will not be COM
pletely finished at this time, however.
The district officers estimate that
the four rooms to be finished now will
accommodate 140 pupils, while the sec
ond floor, when finished. will give
room for 100 more. Particular core
has been taken in the construction of
the building, from the architectural az
we'll as the safety standpoint and when
1t is finished Little Rock residents be.
lieve they will have one Of the best
school houses in the county.
Just above the cement foundation,
which continues several feet above the
ground. the building is covered by q
wide row Of shingles. the rest being
sided with clear cedar. making the
style of the building pleasing to the
eye.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
STANDARD IS DEMOCRATIC FROM GROUND Up
Believes Consucveness of Parys
Election Of its Candidates, Endorsing Particularly
Harry L. Parr for State Senator

THE WASHINGTON STANDARD desires
to again announce positively and un-
equivocally that 1t stands for the DEM
Ocratic nominees, from Governor Will
son down to whoever may be nomi-
mated for constable of Olympia pre-
cinct. This position of the STANDARD
is unalterable.
The WASHINGTON STANDARD has been
Democratic newspaper for more
than half century. 1t knows no rea-
son why it should change it political
beliefs. and the present owners con-
slider 1t matter of honor as we'll as
pride that they may lend their ef-
forts from time to time in support Of
Democratic principles and Democratic
candidates.
Some weeks ago the present pub
fishers of this paper made frank and
honest declaration of the policies that
would govern the conduct of this pub
lication. To repeat that declaration:
THE WASHINGTON STANDARD will lend
1t best efforts for the upbuilding and
development of Olympia and its trib~
utary territory: 1t Will back up and
endorse everything done along these
lines, no natter what the politics be
Of the individual who does the good
work.
But when 1t comes to matters of
politics THE WASHINGTON STANDARD
is Democratic, straight from the
shoulder. 1t believes in the princi-
pies Of Democracy, knows that they
are best for the whole people and has
confidence in the ability and rectitude
of the candidates Of that party.
At this time THE WASHINGTON
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
WHITING NEW SECRETARY.
Walla Walla Newspaperman Is
Chosen by Chamber of Com
merce Trustees.

H. L. Whiting, former newspaper
man and resident of Walla Walla for
the last few years. was chosen secre-
tary of the Olympia Chamber of Com
merce at a meeting of the board of
trustees Monday evening. There were
two other applicants for the position.
Mr.. Whiting returned Tuesday ev-
ening to Walla Walla to straighten up
his affairs there and will return to
Olympia September II. He Is native
of Pittsburg, Pa. and has been in the
newspaper business for the last seven
years.
Tentative plans for the fall work
contemplate vigorous campaign for
new members. Considerable stress
will also be laid on general publicity
work and the placing of the name of
Olympia before the people throughout
the Eastern and Middle Western
states.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06

was seen entering the hotel to make
immediate appearance on the yeranda,
where he handed q slip of paper to the
director. who raised his hand and the
band ceased playing. After moment
of hurried direction, the band struck
up q mournful dirge, and it was by
this means the first tidings of great
calamity was given to the people.
When the dirge was ended, the an
nouncement was made that the noble
and great Lincoln had died that morn
ing 1.-THE 15th) from the assassin's bull
let fred In the theater the night be-
fore. The auditors were spell-bound
with horror and sorrow, and II there
were any eyes that were not tear-dim-
med by the sad tidings. they were not
visible to the spectator.
All preparations for the celebration
were, OF course, abandoned, and after
the shock had to some degree subsidized,
preparations were made for an assem-
blage to express the deep tribulation
of q united people. A brief discussion
led to the call of q public meeting on
May IL for expression of humiliation
and prayer by Hon. Elwood Evans.
secretary and acting governor, at
which the great loss that had SO close
ly followed the fruition Of Mr.. Lin.
coins steadfast and patriotic endeav.
ors that had been SO generously &C.
knowledged and accorded by North
and South as the eliminating glory OF
his career. J. NJ. NJ.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
COMPLETE COUNTY TICKET.
Democrats to Nominate Prof. Nc
Clelland for County Super
intendent at Primaries.

To complete the Democratic county
ticket, Thnrston county Democrats
will be asked to write In on their bal
lots the names of Prof. r. B. McClel-
land, physics instructor in the Olym-
pia high school. for county superin-
tendent, and of David Manner for con-
stable, at the primaries next Tuesday,
according to an announcement made
today by the county committee.
Prof. Mcclellan is without doubt
one Of the best known educators In
Thurston county and his nomination,
local Democrats believe, will add
greatly to the present popularity Of the
ticket. His record as teacher in the
Olympia schools has been remarkably
good, he has many friends in the city
and county whom he has gained
through his connection with the high
school, and he has q reputation for fit-
ness and capabilities that mark him
as the right man for the Office.
The regular weekly luncheon of the
Democrats tomorrow noon will be In
the nature of q final discussion of
plans preparatory to the primaries on
Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
PLANS TO DIVIDE II
NT0 SMALL TRACTS
FOR COLONIZATION
Week Sees Largest Real Estate
Deal in County Closed in
Recent Years.
CREDIT TO LOCAL DEALERS.
Property Situated in Thurston
and Mason Near Bordeaux
Development Immediate.

Calhoun Denny Ewing company of
Seattle have just completed a deal for
the purchase of 5000 acres OF land in
Thurston and Mason counties which
it is purposed to colonize as rapidly
as possible.
This firm is one of the oldest and
most successful real estate firms oper-
ating in the state. The members are
descendants of the earliest pioneers.
To this company more than to any
other has been due the promotion and
present prominence of the Sunnyside,
Yakima and Wenatchee irrigated
countries.
The firm has also been responsible
in no small degree for the wonderful
growth and development of Seattle.
The eale about year ago of the Alas
ka building in that city, one of the
largest individual deals ever consum-
mated in the West, was put over by
Henry C. Ewing of the firm while on q
pleasure trip East.
The firm has reputation for con-
servativeness, far-sightedness and hon.
orable dealing. With the whole North
west to draw from and with this repu-
tation and its years of experience, it
is worthy of comment that this firm
is proposing to confine its chief inter-
ests to promotion of sales of farm
lands in this vicinity. The most con-
servative must admit that the coming
into this field OF such q wellkn0wn
and especially well-posted firm means
the tide of development has turned
toward this part of the state.
Olympia can confidently expect much
benefit from this investment and what
will follow Behind the investment
must be certain plans for future de-
velopment for this part of Washington
not yet made public. THE WASHING
TON STANDARD congratulates the peo-
pie of Thurston and Mason counties
and this firm upon what will prove to
their mutual advantage.
That this prominent real estate firm
should make SO large an investment
here gives recognition to the POSSIBLE
which have been so enthusiastically
preached by local real estate men with
but little home encouragement. The
people of Olympia will do well to re-
member that but for these efforts in
the past of the Olympia real estate
dealers. the investment by this Sc
attic firm might never have been
made here.
The purchases were chiefly made
from the Mason County Logging COM
pany and are in the vicinity of Bor-
deaux. The announced plans of the
company are to divide the lands into
small tracts and to arrange for early
colonization Of high class, experienced
farmers from Europe.
Portions of the land. however, are
being snapped up as investments by
Seattle citizens. A son of o former
commandant of the United States navy
yard at Bremerton a few days ago
completed the purchase Of 240 acres
Of this property and plans to bring 1t
under cultivation as rapidly as possi-
BILE. All Of the lands are directly trih-
utary to Olympia and their improve
nent and cultivation mean much in
the way Of increased trade for all local
business houses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06

STANDARD desires to urge the earnest
support Of all Democrats and of others
on behalf OF the legislative candidates,
particularly of Harry L. Parr. candi.
date for the state senate. This partic-
ular endorsement of Mr.. Parr Is due
to the fact that he Is the only officer
elected exclusively In the county for a
fOur-year term and inasmuch as the
senator has to serve during two i'm
portant sessions 1t is of the utmost
importance to the people of Olympia
and Thurston county that he be q
Democrat.
Mr.. Parr is very successful, we'll
informed. thoroughly reliable and re-
sDonsible attorney. As a member Of
the bar he Is peculiarly fitted to frame
3ews- During his residence In Olym-
R5a he has not only made q thorough
4tudy Of the needs and conditions of
|All parts of the county but has given
much of his time and money to boost
Ing this city and to unselfish work for
tae benefit of all the residents Of
hnyaton county.
Mr.. Parf Is q gentleman Of exem-
plary habits. He ia q total abstainer,
though not narrow In criticizing 9TH
ers who have those habits. He Is q
man of family and one whose moral
character. whose honesty and integrity
have never been questioned In the
slightest degree. Clean, honorable
and well-fitted to perform the duties Of
the Office, the electorate of Thurston
county will do itself honor by making
Harry L. Parr its state senator for
the four years beginning next Janu-
ary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06
WOMAN ON STATE TICKET
Spokane Teacher Wants to Be school
Superintendent.

Mary A. Monroe, Spokane's candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for state superintendent of public in
struction. has taught school in Wash
ington for % years and last Monday
began her 21st year as principal of
the Lincoln school. Spokane. the larg-
est grade school In the Pacific Coast
states.
II have pioneered in all the educa-
tional movements for the improve
ment Of the schools Of Washington, %
she said recently, discussing her can
didacy. Il am an advocate of prac-
tical education for the masses; a close
connection between the home and the
schools, the farm and the schools, and
between the schools and the occupa-
tions of life.
Especially do I favor the teaching
of agriculture in the rural schools, -
she continued. This will result in in.
estimable value to the state, and will
make our boys and girls farmers,
fruit-growers and dairymen. I would
like to see our girls home makers, the
love of which will come through cours.
es in domestic science.
Our boys should have manual train
ing in the schools. that they may be-
come producers when they leave
schools. Above all do favor the max
ing of good citizens. and self-sustain
| ing citizens at that"
Mrs. Monroe, who is the only woman
| to file for a state Office on the Demo
cratic ticket, is making a strong bic
for support for that reason. She ia
vors practical course for the rura
schools suited to the needs of country
life, extension courses in agriculture
horticulture and dairying for the ag
riculturist, and domestic science TO
the housewife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06

OLYMPIA WAS1INGTON FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER E. 1912


TO THE SUPPORTERS OF WILSON AND MARSHALL.
For the first time in recent years great political party
has gone back people for its candidate Mr. wilson's
candidacy made possible without the acceptance
pagn funds from corporate and other selfish interests This
not matter of policy Governor Wilson believed be
right The nssten demand of the people compelled
inaton and they must complete their political triumph
by election Certain funds necessary they come
from people who believe in him and his The source
from which campaign funds easily obtained is for
the before given closed the Democratic candidates.
They therefore appealing the people contrbu
on will evidence their interest in the progressive
democracy
ISN'T YOUR VOTE WORTH BOTH MORAL AND FL
NANCIAL SUPPORT?
Remittances be made to THE WASHINGTON
STANDARD and acknowledgement will be made through it's
columns
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-09-06

Scenic photos and material upon
which he will base the new pictorial
book upon which he is now working
were obtained by John H. Williams
of Tacoma, author of "The Mountain
That Was God," during a visit to
Olympia the first of this week. His
new book is to be known as Puget
Sound and the Mountains"