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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER
PADDING" EXPENSE ACCOUNTS.

eff expense accounts are to be made the subject
of campaign scrutiny, good many persons on the
state payroll will have to look twice to their
vouchers" is the somewhat startling statement
which appears in the Pacific Northwest News
Service this week, predicated on the allegation of
Republican weekly of Seattle that Chairman
Daggett of the industrial insurance commission
"padded" his expense account Daggett's state
ment regarding the charge appears elsewhere in
this issue; the accusation is under investigation at
his own request and so the situation will likely
remain ''in statu quo" until an official statement
as to the facts brought out in the investigation is
forthcoming.
All vouchers for expenses of state employees are
audited presumed to be audited by the state
AUDITOR that is his business, that is what the Office
was created for and it is generally assumed that
that is what he has been doing. If expense ac-
counts have ben padded" if state officers and
employees have obtained money for Expenses" to
which they were not entitled-if they have COM
mitted petty larceny, in other words-the auditor
has not been attending to his duties and that
great department of the state government, the
bureau of inspection, has once more "fallen down"
in its supervision of public Offices" 1t "missed"
the looting of the industrial insurance fund.- just
as it missed the grating and shortage in Spokane
and some other localities throughout the state;
it has missed it again, on details that are handled
solely by that department and which it is it's duty
to scrutinize and check, if there is any truth to
the charge that state employees have padded
expense accounts. Very likely, too, if the prac-
tice exists at all, it is not confined to individ-
nal or one department; it is altogether possible
that others, Republicans, have also done such
things.
Governor Lister, we note, reiterates his former
statement that the situation in the industrial in
surance department will be "probed to the bot
tom, . and it may be assumed from this that he
will direct the probe of this newer phase of it.
The results obtained in the footing investigation
would indicate if it be true that particular state
department has once more failed to perform the
duty with which it is charged, the facts to the
alleged padding Of expense accounts will also
be brought to light, if there is any basis whatever
for the allegation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

Taxpaying time is at hand and naturally every
body's kicking-we always do every year Yet,
when you come right down to it, we're really
kicking our own shins for so long as our city and
county and state governments do the many things
we at different times have requested them to do
the many governmental activities unknown
twenty-five or fifty years ago-we ought to pay
the bill without whining.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

We must confess that we experienced cOnsid-
erable pleasure in reading the article contributed
to The Washington Standard last week by F. P.
Mason of Tumwater, pleasure which we hasten
to say was solely derived from the fact that the
writer himself is cheerful as to the agricultural
situation in Thurston county, that he does not
take pessimistic view of the farming business
hereabouts as do others, and that to hear him
tell it the farmers lot here is not such bad one
after all. We glad to get this different point
of view, and glad to present to you the observa-
tions, comments and suggestions of one who writes
from the farmers standpoint and farmers ex-
perience
It may be interesting to note, with regard to
Mrs Nelson's article this week. that the state mar
keting plan she proposes is being tried out in
California. We can watch that state s experience
and learn whether the scheme is workable one
or not; we and should make up our minds
right now it would not be 'the panacea for all
ills, +" as Mrs Sheldon apparently believes Incl
dentally, We seriously question whether the state
should perform that service for the farmer any
more than it should market our advertising or job
printing for us, or meat for local butcher shop
or groceries for local store
Likewise, we admit inability to understand Mrs
Sheldon's assertion that the farmer has no voice
in fixing the price of his products, but that the
business man does it and that therefore the two
will be eternally antagonistic We had not re-
ferred to this before and had not intended to- for
to US it seems to be the height of absurdty, but
its repetition provokes the comment that if each
producer in the United States-lumberman cloth
ing manufacturer, butcher, baker and all the rest
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18
WHAT HAPPENED IN OLYMPIA AND
STATE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

From The Washington Standard for
February 20, 1891. Vol. XXI,
No. Is.
The average wages paid at the
single mills in Washington are as
follows: Head sawyer. $3.50 per
day; drag sawyer. So; knot sawyer,
SO; packer, So; filer, $3.50: engineer.
So; laborers and helpers, 50.
William Waldorf Astor is building
new hotel in New York which is to
be the Hottest hotel in the world. It
is to have II stories and will be 225
feet high.
Montensano now enjoys the dis
tinction of being connected with the
rest Of the world by railroad. A
train was run over the Northern Pa
cific extension Sunday and regular
train service began at that date.
About 16 miles of the roadbed need
to be ballasted before trains can be
run at high rate of speed, but
otherwise the road is finished.
An inch OF snow has fallen several
times this week and az often disap-
peared. through the combined influ-
ence of sun and rain.
Governor Laughton has issued a
proclamation, stating the result Of
the vote on location of the capital
and officially declaring Olympia the
permanent capital and seat of govern
ment of the state of Washington.
Messrs. w. F. Newell and w. T.
Mcdonald will start East in a few
days with maps and pictures for the
purpose of advertising Olympia and
Thurston county. They propose to
60 to Idaho, the Dakotas, Montana,
Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. The
trip will cost these gentlemen about
$4,000.
The county commissioners at their
special session on the 18th opened
bids for building the new courthouse.
according to the plans submitted by
Architect Richie. There were six
propositions. The contract was let
to John Rigby of Seattle, on his bid
of 100000 and $500 for extra
stone work, with $4,000 additional
for four feet more of elevation rem
dered necessary by the Northern Pa
cific grade, making $113.300.
Memorial services in honor of Gen.
eral Sherman were held by the Geo.
H. Thomas Post of G. A. R. in Olym-
pia theater yesterday. The governor
and staff, state and city officers and
members of the legislature occupied
reserved seats in the boxes and par
quette. Gen. O'Brien presided. and
the address was delivered by Col.
N. H. Owings, an old friend of the
great general. 1t is estimated that
about 500 people were in attendance.
in spite of the inclement weather.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

We have just celebrated Lincoln s birthday and
St. Valentines day, and Washington birthday
is next Tuesday. Is not, perchance, some will o.
the wsp of fate responsible for the coincidence
that within the space of ten days we should cele-
brate the traditional anniversary of the little
god of love- and the birthdays of two presidents
whose love for the country is unsurpassed?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18
THE SENTIMENT FOR PREPAREDNESS.

Newspaper men and other observers who accom-
panied the president upon his recent speech
making tour throughout the Middle West in sup
port of his preparedness program, united in ex-
pressing their views Of that trip in the assertion
that among the great mass of the people the prin-
cipal noise-makers prior to that time had been
those who opposed the program, and that the tour
had served to develop the fact that the great ma
jority of Americans really favored preparedness
but had let the few create the impression that the
country opposed it.
The great surprise Of the meeting of the Mems
club of st. Johns Episcopal church last week,
when this subject was roundly discussed, was the
almost unbroken unanimity of opinion that the
president 's'program, program of reasonable pre-
paredness, should be adopted definite policy
by this nation. There has been so much "hemming
and having over the subject in congress the gen.
eral impression had gained ground that the coun-
try was hopelessly divided in opinion on this
policy, but if this meeting is any criterion-and
we believe it is, for it representative gather
ing Of men in representative city-the people Of
this nation are far more unanimous in favor of
preparedness than is generally realized
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

The Olympia Potato Club is now formally or
gained and started on its first years work We
sincerely trust that the members and officers Of
that organization, in spite of those the outside
who may be skeptical or indulging in sneers, will
60 right ahead with their plans make a success of
their venture and show the doubling ones around
here what Thurston county farmers can accom-
plish in the production and marketing of their
crops, when they set out in earnest to do it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

Having learned lesson, perhaps, in the con-
fusion over the "Seven Sisters two years ago,
the State Grange State Federation of Labor and
Trainers Union have proposed but four initiative
bills this year and announced no more would be
filed. All but one of the "Seven Sisters We're
defeated which was enough to teach anybody
lesson.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

of them-could fix his own prices. as Mrs. Sheldon
apparently wants the farmer to fix his own, the
sky would be the lint and the stuaton I'M
thinkabc deporabe and far worse than it is now,
when the general price situation is actuated by
the general economic law of supply and demand.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

Fashion begets a lot Of new wrink-
les. But they are usually In the rear
of the tight skirts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

And at that we think the "wets" were not
greatly surprised when they read that word
denied" 1t doesn't take most men long to
realize they we taken the count"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

1t occurs to us that it might be somewhat
apropos to remind you that The Washington
Standard was fifty-fve years old on it's last birth
day, November II, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

Next week is PapUp week, in Olympia and all
over the United States-let's do it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
HOLD HARRIS FOR
TRAIN ROBBERY
Man Suspected of Being Implicated
in Hold-Up viii be Brought
Back

John Harris. arrested a few days
ago in San Antonio. Texas, on a fugi-
tive warrant charging him with being
an accomplice in the sensational hold
up at Central, w Va. on October 8.
has been given a preliminary hearing.
He win be transferred to this state
and will be given hearing by the
federal grand jury of the northern dis
trict. according to the statement OF
authorities.
From the evidence given out in the
preliminary hearing in the Texas city.
fruit jar was found beneath the
floor of his machine shop in San An
tonic which contained 81 800. The
United States government agents,
who have been working on the case.
contend that this sum is part of that
stolen in the hold-up at Central
The agents are working quietly up
on clues which it is thought will lead
to arrest of others. The warrant is
sued by United States Commissioner
Dorr Casio at Parkersburg. charged
Harris with putting life in jeopardy by
pointing a revolver at human being
but does not connect him with the
hold-up in any way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
GEORGE HICKS is
GIVEN ) YEARS
In Penitentiary For Entering The
Home of w. S. Snyder-Court
Adjourns Until Thursday

In circuit court Tuesday morning
George Hicks, who pleaded guilty to
entering the home of w. s. Snyder, of
South Raleigh street. was sentenced
to serve five years in the state pen.
itentiary at. Moundsville. In passing
sentence Judge Woods stated that he
had received letter from the prison
er and also from sister, of Fred
ericksburg. Va. The Judge gave the
young man some excellent advice, tel
ling him that he alono was respon-
sible for his condition, but should he
conduct himself properly at the peni.
Tertiary it would not be so difficult
for him to regain the help of former
friends when dismissed from that
institution
The young man was visibly affect.
ed and frequently burst into tears
while sentence was being passed
ID. c. Seibert VS. City of Martins
burg. Order sustaining demurrer to
plaintiffs declaration and giving leave
to amend in court.
Ellie sheetz vs., Moiiie w. Easter
day ct al. order filing the answer OF
the M. &F Bank to garnishee sum
mons and showing what property OF
the defendants is in possession of said
bank.
F. Vernon Aler vs.. G. w. Raymond
company, order dismissing case as to
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad COM
pany.
Agnes b. Sprinkle etc VS.. T.. II.
Tabler and others, order overruling
demurrer TO plaintiffs bill. and giving
defendants leave to answer.
S. Eliza Payne etc. VS.. Joseph N.
Payne ct al. order submitting demur-
rer and argument thereupon. The
court reserves case for decision at
later day
Quite a number of other cases were
argued and submitted to the court
in which orders and DEGREES will be
entered Thursday.
Court adjourned until $50 Thurs
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
POPULAR YOUNG
PEOPLE MARRIED
Harlan Griffith and Miss Mabel Weld.
man Are Married In ta-
gerstcwn.

The many friends in this city and
county of Harlan Griffith and Miss
Mable Weidman, were given quite an
agreeable surprise last evening when
they learned the happy couple had
hied to Hagerstown on the 3 o'clock
train and were married. After procur-
ing the license they went to the par.
sonage of the First Baptist church
and there Rev II X. Thomas per.
formed the ceremony that made them
man and wife. Mr. and Mrs Griffith
returned to Martinsburg on the $50
train and will reside in this city.
The bride Is the eldest daughter or
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Weidman. Of
Gerrardstown, and Is very attractiy.
and popular with her young friends.
Mr.. Griffith. who Is bookeeper at
the Merchants & Farmers Bank, this
city, Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jo..
seph Griffith, of Tablers Station.
Both are popular and well known
young people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
Miss Pearl Kitchen.

At 1850 O'Clock Monday night Miss
Pearl Kitchen, of Tomahawk, died at
a local hospital, where she recently
had undergone two operations. Sever
al days ago the young lady entered
the hospital. but her condition was
such that all efforts to lengthen the
brittle cord of life proved unavailing
The deceased lady was the daugh-
ter of J. r. and the late Ella Kitchen
and was born in this city II years ago
While young the family moved TO
Tomahawk. and has since resided
there. She is survived by her father.
one sister. Mrs. Thomas Snyder, OF
Jones Spring, and three brothers, Paul,
Roy and Locke. all at home.
Wednesday morning the funeral
will take place from the home at 10
O'Clock, the services being in charge
of the Rev. Mr. Summers. pastor Of
the Jones Spring u. B. church. In
terment will be in the church Gene
terry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
BIGGEST SNOWF ALL
So FAR THIS YEAR
Fully Six inches Cover the Ground
Very Deep Fall In the
Mountains.

The greatest snowfall of the season
greeted Martinsburg people this
morning. Shortly after midnight
snow began falling and when daylight
came fully six inches covered the
ground. Many accustomed to walk
ing TO their work or various places
of business sought conveyance. and
those who dit walk found travelling
far from satisfactory.
At noon the depth had increased a
little. Had 1t not been for the ris.
ing temperature a much greater depth
would have been recorded The in.
dications this afternoon are the snow
will remain awhile.
SO far as is known the telephone
companies are experiencing no wire
trouble. Trains are running practic.
ally on time. but the trainmen re-
port great fall in the mountain reg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
MANUF ACQUIRING
CONCERN OPENS
BIC PLACE: HERE:
/. GRIEF & BROTHER, BALTIMORE
CLOTHlERS, WILL HAVE A
BRANCH FACTORY.
SECOND FLOOR OF THORN BUILD
ING HAS BEEN LEASED BY
COMPANY.
AS DEMANDS ARE MADE BUsi.
NESS WILL BE ENLARGED TO
MEET THEM.

Extensive preparations are being
made at Thornwood Hall for the open
ing of the big clothing establishment
there next Monday by l.. Grief &c
Brother, the popular clothiers of Bal
timore. Recently ii was announced
that an effort was being made by this
concern to secure quarters in this
city, and several local people interest
ed themselves in their behalf The
only available place was Thornwood
Hall, and after some negotiations a
lease was. secured on the second
floor
For several days sewing and press
ing mahines and other paraphernalia
have been arriving. Today a large
force of men is busy installing the
machines, electrical appliances, etc.,
with the hope that when the time ar
rlyes to open up for business no de-
lays will be experienced as the com.
pany has many large orders demand
ing attention and must be looked af
ter Immediately.
For the present 40 people, half men,
viii be employed, but as the occasion
arises the force will be increased, and
should the opportunity present itself
the third floor of the building will be
secured, it being the company's inten-
ton to locate here permanently and
90 an extensive business. 1t was re.
ported today at the beginning only
coats will be made. Then attention
VIII be turned to pants and later to
vests. If sufficient people can be Sc.
cured, it was stated, that entire suits
would be made at the earliest con.
venience.
George NJ Gerver, the well-known
North Queen street tailor, stated this
morning that he had been offered the
position of foreman, and was consid-
ering 1t very seriously as he knew
the firm to be the most reputable in
baltimore, and the location of a
branch plant here meant great deal
10 the city. He further said it showed
mat the company has great amount
OF business on hand, and to meet the
demands must seek a new field where
neip could be secured. S. B. Wax
man, one of the leading men of the
hfm, will arrive here Friday to look
after the opening of the business.
L. Grief & Brother are known as
large dealers in clothing in the east,
and their wares find ready market
the country. over. Thompson &
thompson, the well-known clothiers
Of North Queen street. handle their
clothing and they have proved emf.
Aently satisfactory.
The opening of this manufacturing
concern means considerable to the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
EST|MAbLE LADY
IS A VICTIM OF
HEART DISEASE
MRS. C. A. MILLER EXPIRED LAST
NIGHT AT UNION PROTESTANT
lNFIRMARY, BALTIMORE.
MISS PEARL KITCHEN. OF ToMA.
HAWK, SucCuMBS LAST NIGHT
IN LOCAL HOSPITAL.

Mrs. c. A. Miller, of South Queen
street, following an illness OF heart
disease. expired last night at S:l0
o'clock in the Union Protestant In.
Urinary at Baltimore, where she had
been taken last Wednesday for treat.
ment.
Christmas holiday season, while an
informal dance was being held at her
residence. being compelled to retire
during the course OF the festivities.
and while since that time she had mp
peared 10 have recovered. at times
she would complain and il was, there.
fore. thought prudent to have treat.
ment administered her by noted ply.
sicians. All that could be was done
to save her life but to no avail Her
husband had been at her bedside since
Sunday.
The deceased was born In Darkes-
vile Al years ago and resided there
until her marriage to G. A. Miller, OF
this city, which occurred on October
IA. 1891. in this city, the officiating
clergyman being the Rev. Thomas,
then pastor of the Trinity Episcopal
church. She was the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bryarly
former well-known residents of Darkes-
Vile. She was q faithful member OF
the Episeopa. church and prominent
in all of its affairs. and also we'll
known in local social events. The
many friends Of the grief-strcken fam.
lily are today extending sympathy.
Surviving are her husband. G. A.
Miller. proprietor Of Milier's Supply
Company, and an active business
man: three daughters, Misses Mary
Dunbar. Averill and Elizabeth, and
one son, Charles Averill, Jrl One
brother. Harry Bryarly, of Darkes.
vile, also survives.
The remains were brought here this
morning on train No. So and taken to
the home. 409 South Queen street, and
ahile the funeral arrangements have
not been completed. 1t will probably
take place tomorrow afternoon at the
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
BOWLING AND POOL
PARTIES FOR LADIES
Thursday Afternoon at Mr.. WAITS
Monarch Pariors BY the Com
nunity Club.

Tomorrow afternoon from to 6
o'clock the ladies OF the Martinsburg
Community Club will hold a bowling
and pool party at the Monarch Par
Tors of Mr.. II. A. Wyatt. The crowds
will be chaperoned by one OF the of
ficers of the Community Club. and
the ladies Of Martinsburg and vicin.
ity, with their friends are most cor.
daily invited TO attend and enjoy this
healthful and delightful recreation.
and at the same time lend substantial
encouragement to most worthy benev-
client causes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
MR.. HUTCHINSON HAS
RETURNED TO PAW PAW

II. G. Hutchinson, who for the past
several months has been in charge
Of the state convict camp on the Ar
den road near this city. has resigned
and left this morning for his home at
Paw Paw. Mr. Hutchinson has been
succeeded by NJ. A. Melrose. of Hunt
ington. who has been employed at the
state penitentiary at Moundsville for
the past two years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
EIGHT LIVES ARE
REPORTED LOST
And Ten Million Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed BY Arkansas
Flood.

HELENA, Ark, Feb. 1.-The dam
age to property IS estimated at $1o,-
100000 and eight lives lost are the
toll of the flood which is sweeping
through Arkansas. -Four villages,
and eleven parishes in northern Louis
lana are submerged beneath ten to
fifteen feet of water.
Two feet of water covers the bust
ness district of Hickman, KY, and
the freezing weather has caused
great suffering among the homeless.
The rescue work is imperilled by the
swifts currents William Stapleton,
an Ohio river pilot. was drowned at
tempting to rescue his family.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

city, as it will furnish employment to
quite a number Of people and the dis.
tribution of considerable money. It
also gives the city much new adver-
Using as Chiffon clothes are widely
known, and when the fact is learned
that they are made in Martinsburg fur.
thcr inquiries as to manufacturing
sites will evidently follow
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
BOILER ExPLopEs.

HUNTINGTON, ". Va, Feb. =
The boiler on the towboat Sam Brown.
owned by the Monogahela Consoli-
dated Coal Company. exploded near
here today. and several members OF
'he crew are reported killed
Captain 5. Lewis Blair was killed.
and IA of the crew are missing Six
teen of the crew thrown into the
water swan ashore 1t is believed
the dead wiz number at least IA.