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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
THE FINAL WALL.

II there is any one in the state of
Washington who can account for the
last public statement of former Cover
nor NJ E. Hay in any other fashion
except that it was the final wall of
disappointed. petted child, we believe
that individual owes 1t to Governor
Hay and the people Of Washington
10 promulgate the reasons
Governor Hay was beaten and ad-
mitted 1t, though the admission had to
be wrung from him. Two months ago
his friends we're trying to figure out
Row and why 1t happened; but even
his friends had quit that long ago.
Nobody In the state Of Washington
cared to hear any more about it and
Why the former governor should pre-
sumo upon the good will Of the resi-
dents Of this state by making further
vain. ingiorious excuses. IL beyond our
ability to realize.
Lack OF that much admired trait Of
American character - backbone
was the principal reason for Hays de
feat. Report has It that Hay wants
70 be United States senator. TIL,
American people are prone to admire
I man who. when defeated, smiles ant
gsts into the game again with as mucl
grit and good humor as before; the,
nnn nnt1aYlv - s1rnno IN nvar1nolr thI
man who continually explains, con
tinually excuses himself continual,
wallis. Hays last statement shows he
4 : petted. spoiled. blubbering child
not : man. and, knowing this habit
u ne American people. We believe he
has supcse1sd a eliminating himself
from III further consideration It TIL
hands of the voters Of washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
This II Our View Exactly.
(Lynden Tribune.)

About az expensive and useless q
luxury maintained by Washington Is
the state fair annually held at North
Yakima. The concern is over $4,000 in
debt to cancel which the legislature
will be required to make appropria-
ton. After this debt has been wiped
out future appropriations for state
fair should be withheld. If the state
has any money for such purposes. it
would far better aid the various coun-
ty fairs which Of late years have been
made so successful. This state has
no need of an annual fair at North
Yakima. Cut 1t out.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
(Raymond Herald.)


Merchants WHO are wide-awake will
make a study of the parcel post with
a view Of adapting it to the better
ment Of their trade. 1t is a piece of
progressive legislation which is here
to stay and when thoroughly tried out
will prove blessing to many people
So far as che catalogue house is con-
cerned, it Jared better under the old
system, for the reason that few local
merchants ever made any attempt to
use the mails to extend their trade.
Under the parcel post they will be
compelled 20, and it will be learning
to eat olivcs-youll soon grow to like
1t.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
With the Editors
Observation-Disclosures:
Voices Listers Idea.
(CoINH!e Statesman-IndeND

tCuiiI!" StateSman-IndeN)
People of tbs state Of Washington
are face to face with great PROPOSE
ton. 1t is claimed trat ii will require
five hundred thousand dollars to com.
plete the Washington state exhibit at
the Panama exposition at San Fran
cisco. Is such an expenditure of pub
lie funds advisable? How can the
state of Washing on ever realize fair
rate of interest on its present invest
ment in this exposition? If it be de-
cided to meet the request Tor the extra
half million dollars il will mean an
individual tax on every citizen Of
Washington to the amount of fifty
cents. There arc twCuty-four hundred
people in Colvllle. This means that
Colvlle will spend twelve hundred
dollars more for the exposition if the
state legislature decides to allow the
additional expenditure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
(Coulee City Dispatch.)

(Coulee City DlSpatch.)
We learn that Ben Spear, editor of
the Watervllle Press is an active can
didate for the registership of the
United States Land Office in that city,
If long, efficient and faithful service
to the party goes for anything with
the party administration, Ben is GER
tainly entitled to the plum. He has
labored in the party's vineyard for
many years without fee or reward, ex-
cept to build up one of the strongest
country newspapers in the state, and
now that the plumbs are about to be
handed around, he has certainly got
a good fat one coming.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
(Kettle River Journal.)

(Kettle River Journal)
State Tax Commissioner Rock
wells measure to have all taxes col
lected from railroads and other cor
porations paid direct to the state and
taxes on other property to the respec
tive counties, which will have no state
levies, will be introduced at this SEES
sion Of the legislature. If this meas
ure becomes law it will place hard
ship on many of the smaller counties
1t would practically bankrupt Ferry
county and repudiate bonded indebted.
ness.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

ernor and he has given the state a
good, progressive administration. Mr..
Lister in turn, is capable business
man with much executive experience,
and he will almost surely do we'll as
chief executive. He promises to run
the state as cheaply as possible. That
Is promise used as a vote getter
since the first office was created, and
all the people hope that it is fulfilled
In the case of Mr.. Lister.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
:. Q. CoNNoR, SPOKANE,
ENDORSES LOCAL PLAN.

While the Democrats OF Lewis coun.
" are organizing themselves on the
same basis as the new Thurston coun.
ty Democratic Organization, COM
mendatien are being received
by County Chairman James
Doherty. who is also the head Of the
local organization, Of the features of
the pioneer plan as outlined here.
Among the latest OF these to be re-
ceived comes from e. o. Connor Of
Spokane. one Of the most prominent
cf Eastern Washington Democrats.
In letter to Mr.. Doherty he said:
"Your plan Of organization is along
lines that mean lasting benefits to the
organization and party. Now that we
have elected president and governor
] hope the distribution Of the patron.
ege will soon be accomplished. and
get that matter out of the way, so that
our officials may show the public
some substantial legislative relief and
good government. II the success of
the party only means the distribution
Of few ofices it would be far better
for the Democratic party not to come
into power. have. great faith in Will
son and Lister, and expect splendid
administrations.
Your plan of organization means
the welding of the different elements
into a party Of progress, which is ex.
tremely important at this time, be.
cause the Democrats have been out of
power so many years. BY adding sub.
scriptions to the Democratic papers
you have the means of giving Demo.
cratic literature into the hands of the
people. We were handicapped in the
last campaign on account of not hav-
ing newspapers to advocate the cause
of Democracy.
Il wish you would convey my ap-
proval of this plan to your members,
and with my hearty wish for the sue.
cess that seems assured. If other
counties throughout the state would
attempt similar organizations, and
show the same degree of activity.
and especially along educational lines,
there would be no doubt of the Dem
ocratic success in the next election
in this state"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Better Late Than Never.
(Ellensburg DAWN

We made arrangements for Cover
nor Listers inaugural address fol
this issue. but owing to the railroads
being unable to move merchandise
the service will 60 over to our next
issue. We are truly sorry, as we re-
gard 1t as an able document, and II
carries glad tidings to a long suffer
ing boss ridden people. We be
lieve that Governor Lister will make
record that all honest people will be
proud of and when his term has ex
pired they will say, ''Well done thou
good and faithful servant"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

We are still waiting for the iegis-
lator with discretion enough to intro
duce a hill requiring carpenters to
manicure their nails before using.
light of some now pending.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24


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who receives the most votes he the
nominee-he Is entitled to be-and 70.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
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JOHN DOE, SUBSCRIBER.

!. !. !. !. :. !. !. !. :. !. !. :. :.
JOHN DOE, SUBSCRIBER.
; The News, in common with
. other papers, has interesting
experiences with subscribers.
Among ours was one whom we
: shall call John Doe, though
; that is not his name. John re-
: fused to take his paper out of
!. the postofiice some time ago: he
: didn't want 1t any longer, and
: we wondered what the trouble
: was. Upon consultation with
Z our subscription books we
!. found that John was shy $3.50
!. on his subscription account,
|: and we decided that he declin-
: ed to take the paper no longer
I. as a matter of economy to us.
+ A few evenings ago we went to
/: church-strange as 1t may
Z seem-and Johns melodious
: voice rang out clear and strong
: In the soulstirring song, Jesus
: Paid It All, All the Debt I
= Owe" We might have been
: mistaken. but his earnestness
: 70 impressed US that the next
= day we sent him receipt in
I. full, begging his pardon for
Z not knowing he had made ar
T rangements with the Lord to
Z square his personal obligations.
= Hereafter we will investigate
= more fully before sending state
Z ments to our delinquent sub
7 scribers. Duwamish Valley
+ News.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Seattle Republican,

Herman D. Crow is now chief JUS.
tice of the supreme court of the state
OF washington, and Judge Grow has
no higher ideal of life than that. Judge
Crow is born lawyer and he and all
genuine lawyers look upon the position
he now fills as the most honored one
to be had. AS a practitioner he was q
hard and conscientious worker and on
the bench he has been one and the
same and, 1t is here predicted, he will
make a record that lawyers by and
large will justly feel proud of.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Ponies aren't much for speed.

Some stories made out of whole
cloth frequently have beneficial re-
suits. The Times printed one last Sun
day that offers most convincing argu-
ment for the progress of capitol con-
struction in Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

Those legislators who desirr 10 see a
constructive. reasonable and salts
factory election system established in
this state should bear in mind these
two things; the elimination of the
second choice provision and the estab
lishment of a general and not party
primary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

While the dress makers are wall
ing and the society beaus are bemoan,
ing the presidents elects decision
against the inaugural ball, should we
overlook the men who attend such
functions to see-what they can see F?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
And Wouldn't II Have Beens
CDaVenport Tribune.)

Mr.. Morgan felt that control of the
great Equitable Life Insurance Co.
would be safer in his hands than those
of Mr.. Ryan. That is the way w. J.
Bryan felt about the convention at
Baltimore.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Here. a Good Suggestion
(Ellensburg Dawn. }

Seems to us that Harry H. Collier,
editor of the Progressive Democrat of
Tacoma, would make an ideal dairy
and feed commissioner for the state
of Washington. Brother Collier would
be the right man in the right place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
(Spokesman- Review.

The verdict of the United States SEN
ate in prcnouncing Judge Archibald
guilty of the charges against him and
in degrading HIM from Office will COM
mend itself to the majority of Ameri-
cans as a just verdict.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
One Feature OF the Message.
(Raymond Herald.)

While the message of Governor
Lister dwells in extent on the work
accomplished during the last admin
istration and the possibilities Of vast
improvements during the coming two
years. his recommendations in refer
ence to logged of lands in Western
Washington are Of vital importance to
residents of the Southwest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
We're Ready For NOn-Partisan Plan.
(Colville Examiner.)

Governor Listers suggestion of
non-partisan elections for cities
and counties comes at time when the
people should be ready for such a
step. The saving of money and the
better selection of public officials are
the only arguments necessary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Dan Would BE Easy to Beat.
Concrete Enterprise.)

Who will be the Progressive candi-
date for United States Senator against
Wesley (Lorimer) Jones two years
hence? What's the matter with Dan
Landon?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

Time was-and not SO very Ions
ago-that you couldn't buy a Demo
crat into coming to Olympia. Nov
you can't keep 'em away.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
A New Governor In.
China Chronicle

Last Monday Ernest Lister succeed
ed NJ. r. Hay as governor of the state.
Mr. hay he's been clean, capable gov
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24
Model Compensation Law.
(Kent Journal.)

The workmep's compensation law of
this state which was one of the wisest
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-24

Hay, Hay, hey-diddle-diddle!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09
SYNOPSIS.
scnT 1908 81 The eo6R3 -1ERRiLA Co

Comtesse Elise. daughter of the govern
OF of the Mount. has chance encounter
with a peasant boy. The Mount" small
rock-bound island. stood in vast bay on
the northwestern coast of France, ana
during the time of Louis XVI. was gov
peasant boy was the son of Seigneur De-
saurac. nobleman- Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure education and become
"a gentleman: sees the governors daugh-
ter depart for Paris. Lady Elise returns
after seven years schooling. and enter
with strange fisherman. and call to
arms Is made in effort to capture a
mysterious LIE Seisneur Noir- He escapes
Lady Elise Is caught In the Grand" tide
her TO his retreat. Elise discovers that
her savior was the boy with the fish.
Sanchez. the Seigneur's servant. is ar
rested and brought before the governor.
Lady Elise has Sanchez set free. Se1g-
neur and priest at the ''Ccckles- San
trayed him. but is not believed. The
SeignetT plans to release prisoners at the
Mount Lady Elise pleads with her faith
er to spare the lives of condemned pris-
Elise mingies with the people and hears
some startling facts. A mysterious
Mountebank starts a riot He is arrested
and. locked up after making close obser-
vations of the citadel. and is afterwards
summoned before the governors daugh-
the interview with the Mountebank. AS
miserable buffoon. the Mountebank is re-
leased by order of the governor. De-
saurac overpOwers guard and donS sol
dier's uniform. The, Seigneur successfully
passes guards and finds the Great
sread the wheel and bring up enemies of
che governor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09
CHAPTER xxII-(continued).

More stealthily now he began to
study his companion in the wheel,
while a question, suddenly occurring,
reiterated itself in his brain. This
man-who was he? And what did he
know of the mountebank, or his, JAG
sQues', dealings with the clown? That
his captor was no soldier of the rock
or belonged there, the hunchback felt
by this time assured, and a growing
suspicion of the others identity
brought home with new force to the
dwarf the thankless part chance, per-
haps. had assigned to him in that
nights work. And at the full realiza-
+tion of the consequences, should his
ssurmise prove correct-what must ul-
timately happen to himself in that
event, when unwilling cooperation at
the wheel should become known-al-
most had he again reached the des-
perate point of calling out; but at
that moment a turn in the wheel
brought to the level of the aperture,
the car In it, or clinging thereto,
were. a number of figures who, as soon
as the rope stopped. sprang noiseless-
iy to the platform.
"Seigneur, we hardly dared hope
I'VE obeyed orders. but"
Gazing through the spokes Of the
wheel, and listening to their whispered
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09

ward, severed the strand; but at that
moment the car touched the bottom.
Then did the solitary man at the rope
for the first time awaken to his own
situation; with a backward sweep of
the arm he struck so fercely the fore
most of those to rush at him that the
fellow fell, hitting hard the stone floor.
Those nearest stumbled, and drawing
his sword, with a thrust of point or
blow CT hilt. the Black Seigneur. for a
moment withstood the first confused
grooming; then extricated himself
and 1eaped to the narrow space behind
the wheel Here was he protected be-
hind by the wall; at one end, by the
masonry jutting out, while. at the 9TH
er, only one or two could attack at the
same time. But in front. through the
spokes of the broad wheel. they might
well hope to reach him
At once the soldiers sprang for
ward, when, Selling the wheel. the
man behind, with a savage jerk set it
in motion. The swords thrust at him
were turned aside, one or two OF his
assailants were caught in the ponder
Gus mechanism, and. before those at
lacking him had recovered from their
surprise, the blade of the Black Se1g-
neur shot in and out; to the right, TO
the left. Those ahead fell back upon
their comrades; two. however, We're
unable to withdraw, and sank to the
ground before the wheel A third.
with his hand to his throat and max
ing strange sounds. staggered back to
the wall
Momentarily disconnected. the 9TH
ers hesitated. In the fiend's name.
fear We one mani" shouted an authori-
tative voice.
"A DEVIL"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09

not one Of them moved, or made sign
Of Impotence Some must go: 9TH
ers remain. and stoicalIy they awaited
the word OF their leader
Down with all OF you! I'll let you
out the Iine." taking a turn with the
rope around a stanchion near the
wall, ~and then come down myself
The command was unexpected; for
the first time those that had never
questioned their leaders authority.
hesitated, and more sharply was the
order. repeated; whereupon they
obeyed; all save one.
iii let it out myself said San
chez.
Get I'M"
moi" was the obdurate reply, when
the Black Seigneur made a sign;
hands reached up, seized Sanchez, and
a moment later the car started down.
The line strained; as it played out,
now running free about the stanchion,
then stopping with jerks, the man in
the wheel-house almost looked to see
it part. The hempen strand. however.
proved sound; held it's human freight;
but another danger pressed near.
Scarcely had the car begun its down
ward journey than an attack, indica-
lions of whose approach had not been
WdAliHS, 1lSSll WllAOQl Dc
meath a sudden, savage assault. the
door shook; yet engrossed at the line.
every muscle strained, the man at the
stanchion needed not. Swiftly. me-
chanically he worked. apparently as
unconscious of the clamorous soldiers
without as of a silent presence within
some one that had been concealed in
the little store-room adjoining. open
ing into the wheelhouse, and now
peered out; but at once drew back. as,
with a crash, the door fell in.
At first, in the comparative dark
ness, with only the sky at the aperture
staring them in the face, the thrush
ing black figures paused. uncertain;
lights soon were pushed forward. how
ever, and then could they see the great
wheel going round. unwinding the
rope; the man at the stanchion.
"The prisoners! He's letting them
down"
"Cut the Iinei"
Some one with knife rushed for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09
Me LADYlWEe''A(l>,
IKE MOUNTE:5<7Aa
FnrRTDT<o g TSkLAA ~
o-AUTfOK Of TIE SIKOlLE1G DhDII IJl NCNE LIC
ILLUSTRATIONS BY KY 1OA<7=RS
bv FREDERIC g. ISNNM II

caused him to draw back from an i'm
mortal role; already was the car again
descendingi
1t came up loaded; went down once
more, reappeared. On the little plat
form now were more than a dozen
men assembled. but to Jacques this
force looked multiplied. Amid the
confusion of his thoughts, vaguely
could he hear orders given; caught
something about the need for quiet,
haste, overpowering the guard; then
saw the door open, and the men, like
shadows, go out; leaving him alone.
No; with two black figures; ominous;
armed He could see the glitter of
their weapons, and ventured to move
his thick tongue, when, fiercely ST.
fenced, ne crouched down; waited
withahards clenched, an interminable
period; until family from afar sound
ed the note of a night-bird.
Roughly jerked to his feet, between
them he walked to the door; heard 1t
close; stepped out into the night.
Many times had he made his way be-
tween wheel-room and guard-house.
but now the route seemed strange.
and. looking around near the struc-
lures at the entrance to his dungeons
JdCQu0S SIOUX MS QodQ as IL TO TlQ
his brain of some fantasy. But the
scene did not change; the guard-house
emained-familiar; unlike, with un-
known faces peering from it, and an
imperious voice issuing commands to
him, once unquestioned commander
herei
And compromising what was being
said, he struck his breast violently;
- l. i l. L
the keys were his own; the dungeons,
too, and what they held, and that he
would never lead them there; never
open these doorsi But this grim, saw
age, determined band beat down his
arms, and his courage; and, with the
shadow of the grave again before
him, the dwarf walked on; past the
stable into the guard-house, where IA
miliar forms once had been seated,
and into the passage leading to the
dungeons beyond.