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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

The Federal forest service is re-
tarded in its plans by Congressional
delay OF appropriations but Is be-
ginning the season with about the
equipment OF last year. It reports
about 20 harmless fires so far, chiefly
from land-clearing and locomotives.
but q marked tendency toward bet
ter care BY lumbermen and railroads.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

WIsDoM CoMEs TOO LATE.-And
now the administration leeches be-
gin TO brag about Taft's wisdom in
announcing that he will do but little
campaigning. His experience shows
it is the best thing he could do.
Everybody realized it before he saw
that he had bitten off more than he
could chew. Before his nomination
he had posed in nearly every State.
and had signally failed in arousing
any enthusiasm, and he now rea-
Lies that it would have been far bet
ter had he not adopted the steam
roller methods of constituting ma
jority favorable to himself.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19
Factors of the Situation.

Mr.. p. NJ. Troy, our delegate at
Baltimore, thinks that William j.
BRYAN demonstrated his true great
ness by the voluntary sacrifice he
made in holding the party to rigld
adherence to principle. When Mr..
BRYAN introduced his resolution
pledging the convention not to NOM
mate a candidate representing the
sinister influences of special priv
ileres or bossism in it's corrupt as
pect, it was adopted with a rush,
while the capitalistic influence was
uniting to select a man that would
do their bidding, despite resolution
or platform. 1t was then who Mr..
Bryan manifested his unwavering
devotion to principle, when he dis
covered the game, that the plan was
to promise not to act dishonest,
but leave the definition OF what
would be dishonest to be liked
later by q candidate Of plutocratlc
choice. These men did not believe
that Mr.. Bryan meant to apply 1t to
the record of the candidate they in
tended to force upon the party. But
they missed their game. Mr.. Bryan
kept faith with the people. with his
promises and himself, His refusal to
be bound any longer by anything
than his conscience, the path OF duty,
was sublime in its effect All that
was needed to arouse the same feel
ing of delegates who had been de-
luded into support of a personal plat
form, instead of a written declara-
ton of principles or a specific resolu-
ton that had been seized upon and
adopted as the cheapest OF political
alternatives.
Then again, later on, after arous-
ing the hatred OF these political shys-
ters, in the last hours Of the conven-
ton, when he was placed in nomi-
nation for Vice President. he very
properly declined. and the scene as
related by Mr.. Troy, was. exceedingly
pathetic. He said that he would
accept any position in which his
party might consider that he would
be serviceable, no matter how hum
BILE it might be, but bearing the
scars and wounds of fourteen years
OF hard battle, in continual warfare,
he could not now see. under the cir
cumstances. his duty to be to accept
. nomination. The tears glistened
in the eyes of many, and some who
we're other than friends, that heard
him, and his reception amounted to
an ovation, It was 2 o'clock in the
morning Of the last day that this
tardy tribute was paid to deserving
conduct.
Mr.. Bryan is in hearty support Of
Woodrow Wilson, who, in all re-
spects, fills his conception Of an ideal
candidate. and his voice will be
heard from now till election in praise
of his many estimable qualifications.
Mr.. Troy says that the sentiment in
the East seems to be that his election
is q foregone conclusion, and that not
the slightest business anxiety is felt
from the usual uncertainty that pre-
codes Presidential contests.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

PRESENT indications are for the
largest wheat crop on record. Elk
ports say that Minnesota and Da-
kota's yields are enormous. Rail-
roads are preparing for a grand
rush. AS consequence the price
has realized a four-cent slump.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

EVERETT has boy who is a juve-
nile giant, in Fred. Teenstra. ID
years of age, 5 feet 9 inches in height,
wears No. 8 shoe, and shaves him
self with mans razor. Despite his
height he has the mind of q bow,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

HETTY GREEN. the richest woman.
has been baptised into the Episcopal
faith, at the age of 70, to prepare
her for confirmation as a member of
the church, which will be conducted
later by Bishop Edward S. Lines, of
Newark diocese.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

AMONG the abusive charges now
showered upon Judge Hanford il that
he swears," and another that he
drinks" II may be that word
from the Judge or his friends in OK
PLANTATION (not apology might clear
up such calumnies that are scattered
with Q barb to them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

n NATIONAL petition is in circula-
ton signed by many consistent
men of the Republican party ask
ing Mr.. Taft to withdraw as the
candidate of the party. who feel that
they face inevitable defeat in No.
vember unless the breach in healed.
These men include members of Con-
gress, members OF State Legislatures,
which will elect U. S. Senators, State
and county officers and party candi-
dates. If the movement gathers more
volume, it is said those same men
may ask Mr.. Roosevelt to withdraw
as q prospective candidate for an
independent nomination, and thus
prevent a compromise selection OF
somebody satisfactory to both fac
tions of the party. 1t is desired that
this alternative be considered before
Aug. 9th, at which date the Third
Party Convention is called.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

A HoT SUNDAY. - The mercury
reached SO at 4 P. NJ, Sunday, in
Portland, and an hour later there had
been no moderation. Between l and
2 o'clock there was q jump of II
points. At 5 o'clock in the morning
the reading was So degrees.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

A NOTED Presbyterian clergyman
lately preached q powerful sermon on
the subject Of The cup in Joesph's
Sack. The Herald's linotype made
the quotation read THE Cup in
Joseph's Sock" although it is we'll
known that socks were not worn in
that day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

WHILE trying to Get pitcher OF
water from the well on her farm, ten
miles east of Cheney, lately Mrs. Eva
Walker lost her footing and fell into
the well and was drowned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

Tar Western Washington Christian
Missionary Association held q sue
cessful three days convention in
Centralia. Several hundred dele
gates were in attendance.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

In New York betting is all in favor
of Woodrow Wilson. A man with
81, 100 tried to place it II to 8 on
Wilson without takers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

Gov. Woodrow Wilson, has selected
William F. McCombs of New York,
to be Chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, who was author
lied to appoint not less than nine
others to have entire charge of the
campaign. He was also authorized
to appoint a National Treasurer and
such other officers as he may see fit,
including possibly Vice chairman,
and after consulting with Mr.. Wilson
to locate the headquarterst. Mr.. Nc
Combs said he thought the principal
headquarters should be in New York;
Joseph f. Davis, of Madison, Wis,
is Secretary OF the Committee. His
selection and the plan to appoint a
campaign committee of nine the ma
jority of whom are to be members of
the National Committee with Mr..
McCombs as chairman of the subcom-
mittee were ordered on resolutions
offered by Committeeman Robert S.
Hudspeth, of New Jersey, as repre-
senting the wishes of Governor Will
son. His intelligent and sagacious
handling of Mr.. Wilson's campaign
in the last year and a half has demon
strated his wonderful fitness for
leadership and has shown him to be
amply equipped to carry the Demo
cratic party to victory"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

ANOTHER train-wreck in which IL
persons were killed, eight of them
women. is reported in Chicago, Mon
day. Many were injured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

LONG VOYAGE BY A SMALL CRAFT.
Thomas F. Day. who last year
crossed the Atlantic, with two com.
panions. from Providence to Gibral-
tar. in the 21-foot yawl Seabird, has
started from New Rochelle Harbor
on another long voyage. on the 35-
foot motor-boat Detroit to Queens
town. and incidentally make o new
record for motor-boats across the
Atlantic, which is now 50 days. She
is 30 feet in length, 81 feet beam and
81 feet draft. propelled by a 16-horse-
power engine. She carries 1900 gal
Ions Of gasoline in seven steel tanks
and l, 200 gallons Of water. She has
q small rig to use in case Of accidents.
After Queenstown, she will proceed
to England; thence up the North
Sea to the Baltic and on to st. Pet.
ersburg.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19
Bank Change.

Leopold +. Schmidt, ST., of Tu,n-
water, has bought the Olympia Ma
tional Bank. and will hereafter sup
ervise its business, which fact alone
will add very materially to its sta
bility as bank of deposit. He was
chosen President and by acquisition
of Renhart's 100 shares and the SO
shares of the Smith estate. involving
approximately 100000 Previously
the Schmidt interests had secured
20 odd shares, which with the Rein
hart and Smith stock amounted to
control of the institution. Cashier
Frank NJ. Kenney announces that
A. J. Davis and f. r. Wcirrick, Pres
ident and Vice President of the
First National Bank of Butte, and
S. E. Darrabie, of Deer Lodge, Mont.
are now interested in the local insti-
tuition.
1t is also announced in connection
with future plans, that a new bank
building will be built and the Olym-
pia National moved to the corner of
Fifth and Main streets, where Mr..
Schmidt now owns the location. It
will be two-story building, the first
floor and basement occupied for bank
ing quarters and the second story
adapted for offices.
An increase of the capital stock to
enable it to handle the finances of
new industries is another iutimation
of general interest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

A BLAST upon the Modern Work
mems horn is sufficient to cause l..
zoo, 900 to prick up their ears.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

Fisherman at klamath Falls, Ore.
q few days ago, had q 1l-pound trout
jump into their boat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19


CHRIS. Dunn. formerly of Seattle,
committed suicide in logging camp
on Nelson Island. q short distance up
the coast, by blowing himself up
with four sticks Of dynamite, on Fri
day Of last week. by placing the
combustible under him and firing it
Cd. Dunn had been suffering from o
broken leg which had not healed in a
year or more. and brooded over the
loss Of friend killed in a dynamite
accident several weeks ago. Dunn's
body was hurled 60 feet down the
bank. He was q magnificent speci-
men Of woodsman, IS years of age
and lived in Seattle till three years
ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19
WALKED IN His SLEEP TO DEATH.

WALKED IN His SLEEP TO DEATH
A wonderful instance of the occult
powers of the brain of q somnambu-
list is related in the dispatches.
Nicholas Altman, 68 years of age,
known to be a sleep-walker, was each
night tied by one leg to his wife by q
strong cord. On the morning of the
18th inst, the wife did not hear Alt
man get out OF bed but heard a fall,
and on investigating found that the
cord had been cut and her husband
lying dead at the foot of the stairs
where he had fallen during a SOM
nambulistic ramble. His pocket
knife was lying beside the bed. He
had stealthily reached for his trous-
ers pocket to get it while asleep.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-07-19

FAMOUS SINGER WITH EXECUTIVE
ABILITY. = Saturday, owing to a
train-wreck on the Oregon Railroad,
Nine. Jennie Norelli, a famous prima-
donna soprano, OF the Metropolitan
Opera Company of New York and
Convent Garden. London. known as
the Swedish Nightingale, walked
two miles. to q telegraph station,
where she could order an automo-
bile, and thus able to keep her APP
pointment at the Albany Chautau-
qua. Saturday night. She brought
her leading performers with her and
was an hour late, but the audience
cheerfully waited her coming, and
her appearance on the stage created a
decided ovation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

tor is waited from whithcr tU whence, the editor of inc Star, then in the threc-buttOn cutaway period of age and inrXpericncc made resolution similar ln that of the Alaskan. Excuse few of upward of a quart which the editor sheds every time his thoughts revert to that bcnighl- = ed era of his yOuth(.
 That resolution was un- swrrvingly carried out for two weeks, during which time we were shot at nine times (three weap- 'nlIs missed firel, horscwhipprd siy :imes, sandbagged four times, received eighty-flre threatening letters and were turned down cold by half a dozen young ladies [" whom we were engaged.
 "Don't do it, We say. No writ CT can do justice to himself when he is compelled to lay down his pen in the midst of an editorial on Tariff or International Trade Relations to pick bird shot out of his legs with the office tweez- ers. Besides, it does not pay to have your surface all scared up merely 10 satisfy morbid curiosity for news. To this day when we go swimming or strip for prize fight, we present a rough brok- en surface similar to that of the state of North Carolina.
 '"TO be on the safe side, news should not he published until it. has been both bar room and La dies Aid talk for week or ten days. Go and have a look at the baby before mentioning the birth. We added to family once on re- port and week later, on re- covering consciousness. inc fig nrrs on the wall paper in that hospital ward looked like a hump ty dumpiy circus.
 Publishing news iS not a mark of greatness. H. is in knowing what not to publish. Therefore. Mr. Alaskan. you had brttrr follow along inc old lines news to your exchanges.
 Break that resolution. if you would preserve your system in lacf and your surface unbroken."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15
WEDNESDAY, MAY i5, 1912.
ATTEND THE SERVICES.

It would certainly appear the proper thing lo do to have the school children attend the funer- al services of the late Dr.. Ca micia. He was one of our oldest citizens and one who always held the interests of Valdez at heart. Realizing the difficulties he had in surmount in obtaining an cdu- ration he expressed wish that his estate should go 10 a library 10 be established for the school children of Valdez. As the heirs of his estate, whatever it may be, 1t would be but fitting that those who were remembered by him in his waning days, should rcmem- br the good old man, now that he has gone to his eternal rest.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15
MARTIN HaRRAIS' FRIENDS.

Martin lIarrais' excuse to the voters of Juneau for his candi- dacy on the rump Democratic ticket, Is but the beginning of the end of a candidacy bcgniicn m the hrains of d coteric of Do- iitiral pirates iO sacrifice party and individuals for their own ad- Nanc"mrnt. We believe Mr. liar ralS fold the truth when he said he came to the Valdez conven- tion with his own vote and those nf his proxies instructed for Jcn- nlnGS. He has said as well, that fif did not come here with DO- lItIcal ambitions and was not a candidate for delegate until John Moe. of Fairbanks red light dis 1rlct, aided and abcttcd by O'Con- nor and Frame. rajOled him into holtinG the convention and foiSt- Tng himself on Io the people as an aSpIrant for seat in con- srrss. He and his co-labOrcrs knew full well they had no standing in the party. but hoped that by endorsing Bryan, to have 1iiat element of Democracy be- llnd th"lr game to control Alas ka politics. Frame and O'COn- nor hay" not inc faintrst idea That lIarrais will be elected; he was selected because if was thought he had money and money i$ necessary tn ihuS.' who slcrp In hotels and eat in restaurants ana yet have no visible means "f support. II was ease where m tn" bolt stood tu win and with no chance in luSr. as neither man could possibly hope Io gain pref creme" in the regular organic alton. Tn" Democracy of Alaska know John Frame and William oC"nn"r loo we'll io place them m positions of trust and prefer m"nt. William O'COnnor for haiI"naI committeeman! John Frame at thr head of the terri t"rlal machinery of the party !! 1e Gods and liiilc fishes! Much fias been laid at the door of Dcm- "rrarE. but never that. Mr.. liar rh'# will come out of this cam. pal@I a Sadd"r. but a wiser, man. "" will hay" learned something about politics and inc class of mon Who make a vocation of pol 1''rS and an avOcatiun of real honest i"il. He is now playing fh" game of "h"ads you win and tails I lose"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15
FROM EXPERIENCE.

Ipropos tie resolution modc last week by the Alaskan lo print ae news when il is news, Stroller Whli", from his wealth or py- pcrl"ncc as a purvcyOr of news rom the Everglades of Florida to within the shadow of the north pol",' has the following bil of advice tO OGcr:
 Thc Skagway Daily Alaskan. having in several instances late ly deferred the publication of To- cal news at the request of those concerned, only to read the saur news n day or two later in OK changes, has made q resolution to tho effect that hereafter il vii, not only publish rumOrs thai sa- Nor CT news. vague suspicious. hasllrs.' and everything brought tn II via Ihai lime hunnrcd 'Lii- fl" Bird rol1Ir.
 "In ilIc light of ryprrirucr ry- tending from fhc Florida cvcr- gladrs [" within the shadow of ilIc north pole. wc advise ihc Alaskan in all caudor: Don't y"u do il.
 Away down where Ihc yellow J"Ssamincs unfold their delicate petals in January io Inc sun kissed zrphyrs, where Inc rose and inc orange blossom vic in dislilling their perfumes, where the sOnorOus snort of the alliga-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

who is willing to say at the pres cnL time just where the price of the metal will stop. What they fear is a runaway market. Cop per is growing scarccr abroad. The fortnightly statistics issued in London today show that the stocks have decreased tii tons, while tho visible supply has de- creased If tons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

The launch B. r. M. brought four of Bill Holmes horses from Columbia basin, where they were engaged in packing supplies to the Mayfeld camp.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Where there is life ihrrr is hope applies io Alaska Rcpubli- cans in view of the Gordova Alas kan's kick against it's pea nut" politicians. An air of restored confidence was quite noticeable among the federal brigade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Inasmuch as John Moe has apologizcd to the voters of Fair banks for having politically as- sociatcd with William O'Connor, il is now mp to O'Connor to apol- ogizc for having collaboratcd with MT. Moe and inc public will rest satisfied.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Heavy sales of copper have bccn reported during inc last two days, one of inc largest of inc selling agencies having dis posed of 5000 ions at from t6 lo l6 i-8 ccnis n pound for clccIrolyIic. for delivery in thirty days. Spot copper is scarce, and Ihc bulk of lhc metal now being offered is for July delivery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

\ half eagle of the vintage of 1915 recently sold for S3.5OO. Now inc reason fowl are kept SO long in cold storage is quite clear.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Tho continued strength in the copper issues, especially Anal gamaIcd, adds io inc belief that the price of the metal will bo ad- vanccd to seventeen cents with in q comparatively short time. In fact there is not n producer
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

The Mexican rebels hay found that there is a kick left il their government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

IL looks as if Madcru is dOins some intervening on his own ac- count.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

The WOmcn's California Taft Clubs must, like Teddy. have gone back on the president, judging from the press dispatches.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Since yesterday California Ina, become all unimportant state tt the Taft people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Members of the Baltimore con- VcntiOn will see the latest in waiSicOatS when "Dudr" Lewis prrSidcS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

The present weather rOndi. ti0nS compensate Us for not liv ing in Los Angeles or San Diego
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

The bearing of T. Roosevelt Jr., during his first day on Wal street, is described as modest Blood will tell.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-15

Tn" Northern Commercial company is fighting R. w. Jen- nings. This is another boost for the Juneau man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

death recently while answering an
alarm from the quarters OF engine
company No. IL.
Rex was only dog and he was nc
pretty dog, either. = was bull. with
heavy jowls and legs which spoke
strength and not beauty, but for four
years he had guarded the firehouse
night and day when he was not on
duty at some blaze or shifting about
in search of fire.
There is a new horse on duty in No.
IL house. He is q big roam. fractions
and difficult to handle. The alarm
sounded The roam took his place by
his mate and dashed out of the house.
The driver managed him with diff,
Guilty, but Rex ran along beside him,
barking when time came to turn cor.
ners and endeavoring to show the new
horse the way to answer an alarm.
Suddenly there came a corner TO
turn. The roam was slow in answer
ing TO the reins. THIN he hurled his
body TO one side. dragging the engine
after him, and tF~ wheels of the
heavy vehicle passed over the body OF
the faithful dog.
The firemen buried Rex with all the
honors due a hero.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
WILLING TO SHARE PENNIES
Generous Act OF Street Wait That
Gained Him Friend in
Great Novelist.

Charles Dickens. the creator OF
many delightful chlld characters,
earned a million dollars during his
lifetime with his pen, but often walk
ed the streets OF London In search of
material Tor his books without penny
in his pocket.
One evening while doing this he
was accosted by small boy Who
asked him for penny. Dickens search
ed his pockets. but they we're empty
and 80 he told the boy. who was shiv-
ering in the cold.
Poor mani" exclaimed the little
fellow. wen go hunks togetheri"
| Dickens stood back in the shadow
Of the street to see what the outcome
would be. The lad continued to beg,
and finally gained two pennies. lie
came dancing to Dickens with jolly
ring in his voice.
Now" he said, "we'n have two hot
buns aplecei"
Such generous spirit under such
trying circumstances struck Dickens
so forcibly that he took the lad home
with him, anG there he was fed and
clothed. and started on the road to a
better life.