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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18

LOCAL MAN Is HONORED
+. II. Klumb Elected Vice President
by State Buttermakers.

F. r. Klumb, proprietor of the
Capital City Creamery Of this city,
was elected vice president of the
Washington Creamery Operators &
Buttermakers, in the annual conven-
ton in Seattle Tuesday. H. J. Keith
ahn Of Tenino was elected president
The association recommended the
passage of laws that will insure uni
formity and standardization Of butter
bearing the Washington state brand
besides taking up many features OF
their business, looking especially to-
ward the improvement of the country
manufacturers and their product.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18

The newly organized Good Roads
association of district No. will hold
it's annual meeting in the hall at South
Union January Z, according to an an
nouncement made this week, to select
the three candidates from whom the
commissioners are to appoint the road
supervisor for that district. Every
voter in the district Is eligible to
membership and is urged to attend.
A. G. West and o. r. Ferguson are
said to be candidates for the place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
NATIONS FINANCES
IN FINE CONDITION
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
HEARS GLOWING REPORTS
OF BUSINESS OUTLOOK

WASHINGTON. December 49,
Financial conditions throughout the
United States have improved greatly
in the last few months, according to
reports to the federal reserve board
by some of the most prominent bank
ers in the country. Credit conditions
were said to be exceptionally good,
reserves abundant and short-term
money cheap.
The reports were made by members
Of the advisory council, the only body
authorised by the federal reserve act
to give advice to the board, including
such we'll known financiers az J. p.
Morgan and J. B. Forgan. Their opin-
ions were received as most promis-
ing indication that business generally
is reviving and on the upward trend
again.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
PIONEER OF CITY
KILLED BY AUTO
GEORGE ID. FORBES DIES FROM
INJURIES SUSTAINED WE'D
NESDAY NIGHT,

Apparently becoming confused
crossing Main at Eleventh street
about 1880 Wednesday evening.
George D. Forbes, 70 years old. pio-
neer resident Of Olympia, was struck
and so badly injured by an automo-
bile driven by w. A. Weller that he
died at st. Peters hospital an hour
and Is minutes later, without having
regained consciousness.
According to to eye-witnesses of
the fatal accident, Forbes had started
to cross the street when he apparently
heard the auto coming from the
south. Mr.. Weller says he first
swerved the machine to pass behind
Forbes but the latter, seemingly con-
fused, turned back and before Weller
could turn to the other side. the ma
chine had struck him, Knocked him
down and dargged him some distance.
In the machine with Weller at the
time were his wife and two children.
Forbes was Immediately taken to
the hospital and DR.. @. w. Ingham
vas called to attend him. who found
that, while no bones we're broken, the
head was badly injured, the body
having apparently been caught under
the machine while the head got under
the wheel.
Forbes had been accustomed Ia
spend a short time every evening with
his friend, the janitor Of the high
school. and 1t is thought he was rs-
turning from this visit when the accl-
dent occurred. He was one Of tho
older residents Of the city. having
come here In sailing vessel from
San Francisco in 1870, and was : M
tive Of Illinois. He II survived by the
widow. Mrs. Mary Forbes, who has
been quite feeble for long time, one
son, Forest Forbes. two daughters,
Mrs. Minnie e. Weston. widow OF the
late Claude Weston. and Mrs. Arthur
Weston, and q sister, Mrs. John Beck
Of Elma
When he first came to Olympia
Forbes engaged in business a. : car
penter and contractor. but he Wa
compelled to retire some years ago
on account Of feeble health. He was
a veteran Of the Civil war. during II
months Of which he was prisoner In
the Confederate prison at Anderson
vile. He was member OF the local
lodge of Odd Fellows. which will have
charge Of the funeral services.
Mrs. Forbes was not told Of her
husbands death until Thursday,
when she was surrounded by her fam
lily. having previously been told mere
ly that he was injured. She Ia pros
trated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
Earling is Optimistic.

President Earling of the Milwau-
kee railroad, in letter to the Taco
ma Chamber of Commerce this week,
expressed the opinion that the coming
OF the new year would see a remark
able improvement in business condi-
tions, while Dun's Review. in speak
ing Of the outlook, says:
"That there is improvement in
trade is made clear in the reports
from all parts Of the country, though
the development is slow and irregu-
lar, and the gains already attained in
spire confidence in further expansion
with the advent of the new year. The
prevailing optimism is strengthened
by easier money and the notable i'm
provement in the financial position; !;
also by the fact that. while the pres
ent volume Of business is much less
than last year. the corner has been
turned and the trend is now for bet
ter conditions"
New Year to See Change.
An official Of the Willapa Harbor
Electric company recently received a
letter from J. s. Colgate & Co., one
of the large financial firms Of New
York. in which they reported a gen.
eral improvement in conditions in
that metropolis and said that every
thing points to a revival Of business
which will be unprecedented, after
the advent of the new year.
c. ]. Lord of this city, president of
the Canital National bank. says he
has an "abiding faith" in the revival
Of business after the first Of the year.
pointing out as one factor millions of
money will be released at that time in
dividend payments for re-investment.
A buyer for one OF the Seattle de-
Dartment stores. lust returned from
the East, reports remarkable
change towards ontimism throughout
that part of the country since his last
trip six months previous and saws
that the merchants and manufactur-
ers are busy and happy and smiling
over the outlook.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
NEW WET Law FOR
STATE IS PROPOSED
CALLS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
NEXT YEAR-PERMITS BREW
ERIES TO OPERATE

Calling for a special election Mo-
vember 2. 1915. q new initiative law
was filed with the secretary Of state
last Monday by Attorney Ned Han
ford Of Seattle, representing Ferdin-
and Schmitz of the same city, which.
il adopted, would permit breweries
to operate within incorporated cities,
hotels in Incorporated cities, having
more than so rooms. to sell liquor to
guests and to serve 1t in their dining
rooms, cafes, restaurants. grill rooms
or cafes, and people to have In their
home for household use from - to
4S quarts of alcoholic beverages.
To insure the bill receiving the at
tention of the coming legislature,
which convenes January II. 1915,
900 signatures to a petition must
be filed by January 2. The bill, II
adopted, is to become effective jan
uary /, 1916, and would in effect
nullify great portion of the dry
law recently enacted which becomes
operative on that date, and would al
SO wipe out the present local option
law.
The proposed new law can be sum-
married. as follows:
/. Right of investigating homes,
to ascertain amount of liquors there
in, denied; people not required to
purchase permits to buy liquor for
housekeeping purposes.
2. Breweries may operate in in
corporated cities and distribute pro-
duct.
3. Hotels having more than so
rooms, in incorporated cities. may
sell liquor to guests.
4. Mayor, council or commission
ers have authority to license brewer
les. agents or hotels to sell liquor.
s. Term of license one year; 10
per cent Of revenues from licenses to
go to state;. breweries to pay $4,000
annual license, agents $500 and ho-
tells $1,000.
s. Licenses not assignable or
transferable.
Z. Prohibiting sale of liquor
within brewery or places appurtenant
to it, or to minors.
s. Export unrestricted.
8. Authorizing sale to druggists
for medicinal purposes only, to hotels
for guests only. and to private parties
for use in homes.
10. Hotels not permitted to sell
to minors, bars prohibited, sale to
guests on written orders only, and
then only to guests of the hotels or
their guests and with meals.
II. Breweries may deliver pro-
duct.
70. Buyers for private use cannot
purchase less than IL quarts or "a
pints, nor more than 4s quarts.
13. Hotels or agents violating
law commit gross misdemeanor and
subject to fine of not more than
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
NO EMERGENCY CALL
FOR RURAL CREDITS
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
SAYS GOVERNMENT CASH
NOT NEEDED.

WASHINGTON, December 49,
That there is no emergency which
justifies government assistance to
farmers directly through the use of
government cash or credit was the
position taken by Secretary Houston
Of the department of agriculture, in
q scussing rural credits in his annual
report submitted recently to Presi-
dent Wilson. Secretary Houston's
statement was regarded as indicating
the policy Of the administration.
There seems to be no emergency
which requires or justifies govern
ment assistance to the farmers di-
rectly through the use Of the gov
ernment's cash or the governments
credit.
American Farmer Not Serf.
''The American farmer is sturdy.
independent and self-reliant. He is
not in the condition of serfdom or
semi-serfdom in which were some of
the European peoples, for whom gov
ernment aid was extended in some
form or other during the last CEN
tury. ,..
1T is the judgment of the best
students of economic conditions here
that there Is needed to supplement
existing agencies proper land
mortgage banking system operating
through private funds. just as other
banking institutions operate, and this
judgment is shared by the leaders Of
economic thought abroad"
The secretary then points out that
the federal reserve act makes paper
arising out of agricultural transac-
tions eligible for discount under a
longer maturing period than other
forms of paper and also permits ma
tional banks not situated in central
reserve cities to lend on improved
and unencumbered farm lands for
any period up to five years.
''The federal reserve act," con-
cludes the secretary, $50 far from dis
eliminating against the farming
classes. distinctly bears them in
mind, and while not discriminating
in favor of them, takes just and par
ticular knowledge OF their require
ments."
Discusses Other Plans.
The report then discusses the var
ious measures proposed for relief,
two of the more important of which
provide for land-mortgage associa-
tions with small capital which may
make loans on farm mortgages to
the extent of SO per cent of the real
value of the farms. The report con-
tinues with this discussion of coop
erative credit associations:
"The students of rural credit rec
ognize the desirability of another
piece OF legislation which may prob
ably be had at the hands of the sew
eral states or of the federal govern
ment, namely, legislation authoriz-
ing and encouraging local personal
cooperative credit associations.
Some states have already taken steps
in this direction and others are con-
templating taking them. Such asso-
Citations as these will perhaps rem
der their largest service in the sec
tions of the country where there are
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18
OLYMP|A'S STORES
BRIGHT WITH xmas
OFFER MANY USEFUL AND AT
TRACTIVE ARTICLES TO
HOLIDAY BUYERS

With Christmas day but week
away, holiday gift buying is starting
in real earnest and from now until
next Thursday evening the stores OF
the city expect to do rushing bust
ness. The Christmas business to date
has been good, say most of them,
some reporting a considerable in
crease over last year. and they ex-
pect the last week, Of course, to show
the best business Of all. W
There is what might be called z
"multitudinous variety" of articles
designed for Christmas gifts, ON dis
play in the various stores and at
prices, too, generally more reasonable
than prevailing last year. which OF
course is cheering news to the Christ
mas buyer. And most Of the articles
are "Made-in-America," so that the
holiday purchaser can help boost
along the campaign, started soon af-
ter the European war broke out, to
patronize American industries.
Some novel window displays. count
ers piled high with toys and the hosts
of other articles, stores wearing the
Christmas decorations inside and out.
are bringing the nearness Of the
holiday season abruptly to the atten-
ton Of their patrons and the passers-
by. The excellent weather of the
present week, though little cold,
has also stimulated the buying by
giving the prospective purchasers the
best opportunity to get out and
around to the various stores.
The four leading grocery stores Of
the city-Reder & Phillips, Bolster &
Barnes, Scott's and j. F. Kearney &
Co.-are making special bid for the
Christmas trade in candies. nuts and
fruits, besides the regular staple gro
ceries. Drop in at Thornburg's and
you will find surprising array OF
toys and other articles for the "kids," +"
and many pretty and useful gifts for
the "grownups"; at the Smokehouse
there are all kinds of Christmas cards
and booklets, fancy candies and of
course the best Of all the popular gifts
in the smoking line.
A few doors awav. at O'Connor's
old store, Glaser & Schmidt. the new
proprietors, have been conducting a
whirlwind sale of the new holiday
stock as we'll as the wide variety of
other articles the store carried and
are being literally patronized; just
short distance the other way, the
new stock Of mems furnishings and
clothing of the Olympia Hat & Fur
nishing company is proving most at
tractive to Christmas buyers.
Talcott Bros, the oldest jewelry
house in the state, are enjoying an
excellent Christmas trade. they re-
port, in all the many different choice
gifts they are displaying. while Bett-
mans clean, well-assorted and unto
date display of mems furnishings and
clothing, featuring the many acces-
sories of mems wear. is offering wives
and mothers and sisters and sweet
hearts an opportunity to supply ''his"
wants. whatever they be.
Whatever YOU need or want in the
house-furnishing line can be found in
great plenty and pleasing variety at
Olympia's two large stores on East
Continued on page So
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Continued on page 5.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18

Miss Lulu Meacham, who has spent
the last three months in North va
kima, returned to her home in
Brighton Park last week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-12-18

Olympa's first snow Of the season
fell last Monday, following two or
three days Of considerable cold and
fog.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
"UNWIFELY" FOR SPOUSE
TO OUTEARN HUBBY"
W. r. Johnston. Answering Suit for
Divorce, Admits She Makes Twice
as Much as He Does.

'Cnhusbandly' Is no word for the
things alleged against William Rowland
Johnston by his wife in suit recently
brought against him for limited divorce.
Replying to that suit yesterday. Mr..
Johnston indicates an opinion that it is
decidedly "unwifely'' for a mans better
half to go out into the cold world and
earn twice as much money as he can
get in that same place.
Mrs. Myrtle Jessie W. Johnston. ac-
cordIng to the man who should know
earns Sl.6Oo a year as a stenOgrapher in
the Department OF Justice: as a side line
she disposes OF her reports at a figure
that comes each year to about 500
That is a good S2.1O0 in the family cof-
fers from the feminine member.
Mr.. Johnston makes, according TO his
own declaration, 800 a year from his
position In the District Engineers Of
flee. And he says he has several times
been compelled TO ask his wife TO keep
her expenditures within his means. Each
time she has failed to do il. he says
Mr.. johnson also denies having put
his wife out OF their apartment one
night when she wasn't all dressed up to
go out. although he admits she did
stand in the corridor without cause and
against his entreaties- Mr.. johnson reg
Istered the counter-accusation that his
wife often worked herself into mysteries
over nothing. which was unpleasant for
him. He denies excessive drinking.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
J. S. CLEMENCE REVIEWS
REQUEST FOR RECEIVER
Files Supplemental Bill in District Su-
preme Court Regarding Commercial
Fire Insurance Company.

The application Of John s. CIemence for
a receiver for the Commercial Fire In
surance Company, which was dismissed
without prejudice last June by Justice
Stafford. Of the District Supreme Court
was renewed yesterday by Mr.. Clemence
in a supplemental will filed in court
through Attorney James S. Easby-Smlth.
An alleged attempt on the part Of GER
tain officers OF the insurance company
and Eldridge Jordan. OF the Real Estate
Trust Company, to effect an exchange OF
stock Of the Commercial for that of the
Real Estate Trust Company is described
in the bill. II is alleged that the object
OF this is to take the control OF the insur-
anCe company from its stockholders
II is further charged that the new direc-
tors Of the Commercial have failed 20
improve conditions in the concern. and.
still further, that all attempts to write
new business have been abandoned.
copy of the recent report OF the Dis
trict Insurance Commissioner upon the
Commercial is embodied in the bill to
show that the capital of the Commercial
has been impaired to such extent that a
receiver should be appointed.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
GERMAN FORCES Hold
OUTPOSTS OF ANTWERP
Malines. Thirteen Miles from Capital.
Falls After Severe Bombardment.
Says Belgian Report.
ALOST SUFFERS UNDER FIRING
By BERNARD BELANcouRT.

Antwerp. Sept 2s-After a severe
bOmbardment, the Germans have occu-
pied Malines, about thirteen miles south
OF this city, according TO an Official
announcement given out today by the
war office.
The Germans have been carrying on
a hard bombardment Of the forts at
Wavre. St Catherine and waeItham,
about ten miles from the temporary
Belgian capital The Belgian forts re-
piled and the bombardment ceased.
II is reported Cbut not confirmed by
the Belgian governmenO that Burgo-
master NJ. Max. Of Brussels. who was
arrested by the Germans. has been re-
leased on the payment OF Ss.OOO,OOO by
the municipality.
The Official statement of the Belgian
war OffiCe follows:
After bombarding MaIines the Ger
mans under cover OF night. re-entered
the unoccupied town. but have not re-
sumed their march from that place
Between the Dendre and the Willie
brock canals west OF Waeltham, the Of
fensive movement OF the Germans has
been PROMPTLY checked. The forts in
fiicted serioUs loss on the enemy and
compelled his retreat"
The city Of Alost has suffered consid-
erably from artillery fire Most Of the
damage at Alost was done by the Ger
man artillery which occupied a range
of hills south of the city. The Belgians
claim TO have silenced the German guns
and compelled the Germans 10 retreat.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
In the District Courts.

| DIR. Francis p Murphy was ordered by
Justice Stafford. OF the District Supreme
! Court. yesterday to pay his wife, Mary
| Staples Murphy. 20 a month pending
| her suit for limited divorce. The ply
sician filed his answer. He denies his
wife's charges that he failed properly
| to provide for her and that he treated
her cruelty. He says his income from
his practice has not exceeded SGO0 a wear.
William Backofen sued his wife. Alice
D.. for an absolute civOrce yesterday.
naming a correspondent. They were mar
ried September q. 1910. and the husband
states he packed his trurnk anu left
last week. They lived at 81 Myrtle street
northeast. Rice HOoc is the husbands
attorney.
The will of Margaret Tark LAech. Of
this city. was filed for probate yesterday.
The residence at 1754 Massachusetts, ave
nue. northwest is left 10 her husband.
John Frederick LeeCh. "a he occupied by
him during his life. Nineteen shares O:
Pennsylvania Railroad stock are left to
a grandson, David Park Monks. and the
residue is given to the National Savings
Trust Company with directions T. pay
the net income to her husband during
life, and after mis- death To tnelr chill
dren. Marion Edgar LeeCh Sackett, Fred
ericks Leech Monks and Katherine oliver
Leech Hughes. equally The trust COM
pany. the husband and 4 son-in-law. Pay
master Franklin p. Sackett, L. S. ".
are named as executors.
The will of Edwrd Walker leaves all
to his wife with confidence that she
will provide Tor their daughter. Gloria
y Walker"
The will Of Theodore N.GiI. offered for
probat. yesterday. gives an annuity for
life of $1,000 each to a sister, Caroline
Emily Gill, and a nephew. Theodore n.
Gill. The remainder Oi the estate is left
20 a brother. Herbert A. I'LL, who Is
named as executor.
? The will OG August Kahlert leaves all
to his h'ntF and sisters William. EIiz-
abeth. Bertha and Ann
Withinin five minutes Of the expiration
OF the period OF limitations. yesterday.
Alice Carey SIZED George \. Degnan for
$500 for alleged assault. The plaintiff
is copyist in the Patent OfFice and al
leges that the defendant STRUCK and
jabbed'' her several times three years
ago. injuring her. Attorney F. y. David
son appears for her.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
REED AGAIN ATTACKS
CLAYTON BILL REPORT
Efforts to Have Measure Recommitted
May Lead to Filibuster-Be-
trays Party, He Saws.

Opponents in the Senate Of the Clay.
ton antitrust bill as reported from con-
ference are making vigorous efforts IA
compel the reCOmmitment of the bill
with instructions to strengthen it, Sen
ator Reed. Of Missouri. took the floor
again yesterday in opposition to the con-
ference report. The frequent calls for
a quorum which forced a recess Mon
day were renewed and the attacks upon
the conference report may yet lead to
a filibuster.
Senator Reed took up first the action
OF the conference on the section Of the
bill which prohibits tying or exclusive
contracts. He insisted that this provi-
sion would he ineffective and would re-
suit in opening up a new field Of liti-
cation. Senator Reed pointed out also
that the penalty clause attached TO this
section in both Serae and House had
been eliminated by the conferees.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
ITALIAN PREMIER DIRECTS
POLICY FROM HIS SICK BED

Rome, Sept. 2s.-Dr. Pescarola. Of the
University of Turin. has been summoned
here to consult with DR.. Ettore March
iasava regarding the condition OF Mar
quis Antonio Disant Gulanco. the Italian
Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is af-
fected with equity dyspepsia.
Although confined TO his bed. the For
eign Minister continues 20 receive for
eign diplomats at his bedside and direct
the affairs OF his ollica from the sick
rOOm
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30
FRENCH DENY LOSS OF SHIP.
Embassy Declares No warship Hes
Been sunk by Austrians.

Denial OF German report that the Aus
trian forts at Cattaro had sunk large
French warship WAS issued at the French
Embassy here yesterday on the authority
OF Its government.
Another dispatch from Bordeaux to the
embassy says:
The French government published to-
day In the ofhcial journal a new decree
concerning the prorogation OF payments
and the withdrawal OF money deposited
In banking establishments. According y
the terms Of Article 5. Of the moratorium,
the benefit Of the sundry delays given tc
the banking establishments by this de-
cree cannot be claimed by any corpora
tion which would have paid dividends on
its stock or on founders shares. This
disposition has been taken for the reason
that the creditors OF banking establish
ments and In particular those who have
checking accounts, are 20 situated that
they must have preference over stock
holders"
The Washington herald., 1914-09-30

saloons in the District must be reduced
TO 800. The Capitol Hill petition is signed
by loo residents. 1t was circulated by
the East Washington Civic Assertion
and the Anti-Saloon League. It seeks to
include in the dry area all OF the
Ninth and Fifth police precincts. The
Anacostia petition bears 200 signatures.