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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

Lots of strange things happen In
local newspaperdom, but for plain
unvarnished Misrepresentation and
failure to publish the facts, the local
dailies in reporting the Democratic
county convention, commenting or
the great &, split in the party, and
claiming that the convention was
controlled by the governors ap.
pointees, an editorial concerning an
alleged split in the Bourbon ranks
and the purported interview with q
Democrat whose name is not given
take the cake.
In fact, the whole story is a fabri-
cation from beginning to end, and is
wholly unwarranted, even for a pc.
litical organ.
As a matter of fact the convention
was better attended than the ordi-
nary spring convention in Thurston
county to select delegates to the
state convention. which has for its
purpose the selection of delegates to
the national convention. More than
the ordinary number Of old-time
leaders were present and the few
who were not were detained by work
or other circumstances which pre-
vented their attendance.
Such old-time leaders as p. j.
O'Brien, T. J. Miller, P. M. Troy, T
]. Kegley, H. l.. Parr, c. L. Dufault
and a number of others were present
and were elected to the delegation
The utmost harmony prevailed and
the convention enthusiastically en-
dorsed both the national and state
administrations.
As for the convention being con-
trolled by the governors appointees
the claim is ridiculous. In the first
place, only few Of the governors
appointees were there and they were
Democrats who had long been in the
harness in Thurston county before
Governor Lister was elected and Sc
were entitled to take part In the de-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

viewed (?) by the Perkins press, was
SO solicitous concerning the welfare
of the Democratic party that he was
violently opposed to nonpartisanship,
and yet the whole burden Of the
speeches in the Tenino convention
was that the nonpartisanship move
ment is directed towards the de-
struction of the Republican party.
If nonpartisanship is invoked for
such purpose it must be a curious
Democrat who would oppose it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
|DEM0CRATSAND REPUBLICANS HOLD CONVENTIONS
FORMER IN TENINO-EACH ADOPTS
PLATFORM GATES STATE MEETINGS
COTTERuL ADDRESSES DEMOCRATS. MNEELY
REPUBLICANS

With one group praising President
Wilson and indorsing nonpartisan-
ship and the other denouncing the
national and state Administrations
and CHASING nonpartisanship a.
"a sophistry and a SNARE" Democrats
and Republicans of Thurston county
gathered in county conventions last
Saturday. the former here in Olym-
pia,. the latter in Tenino. Each
adopted platform and elected dele
gates to the state conventions At
North Yakima, the Democratic May
2 and the Republican May 8.
The Democrats endorse the splen-
did national administration Of Wood
row Wilson and point with pride to
the many great achievements of his
administration" The Republican
platform declares that the Demo.
cratic national. administration "by its
weak and vacillating foreign policy
has invited effrontery, fostered dis
respect and made of us the laughing
stock of the world" The Democratic
platform endorses Governor Ernest
Listers administration Of state af-
fairs. The Republican platform de-
nounces 1t.
The Democratic platform, which ID
short. is largely devoted to nonparti-
sanship. endorsing it in the following
fashion:
I'VE favor nonpartisanship in city.
county and state elections, and In
this connection we call attention to
the fact that it is barely dozen years
since the state Of Warrington aban-
doned the election Of judges by the
party system, and placed the same
upon q nonpartisan basis and also
that within q comparatively recent
period the large cities Of the state
have been placed upon nonpartisan
basis in municipal elections, and We
assert that this feature has proven oi
great advantage to the state. both IN
judicial selections and the govern
ment Of the large cities. and We urge
that universal application of the rule
as to city, county and state elections
is beneficial"
Republicans Rap Nonpartisanship.
The Republican platform gives the
following estimate Of the nonpartisar
movement:
"The nonpartisan movement now
being advocated we denounce as Q
sophistry and snare. q convenient
spar to which the failing hope of 9
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
REPUBLICANS ESSAY
TO BLOCK CONGRESS
PLAN TO FORESTALL WILSON'S
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
STARTS PARTY WAR.

Politics threaten to interfere Sc
riously with the enactment into law
of President Wilson's ambitious leg
islative program which now has been
before congress for nearly nve
months. for a concerted effort by
house Republicans to curtail the
presidents legislative program de-
veloped during the week.
Previously the Republican plan
had been developed under cover and
had been betrayed only by passive
obstructive tactics which delayed the
detailed consideration of appropria-
ton bills. This week. however, II
broke out boldly and the situation
has resolved itself into . strictly
party fight.
The Republicans, 1t is said, intend
to hamper Democratic plans for the
fall campaign by delaying the enact
ment of what they call political
legislation to which the administra-
tion hopes to point with pride" in
the fight for control Of the govern
ment next year.
In this class they place:
The administration proposal to ex-
pend $50.00O.000 for government
owned merchant ships.
The administration bill extending
self-government in the Philippines
and tentatively promising the Fill
pinos independence within four years.
The land mortgage bank bill, first
step in the fulfillment of the admin
istration's promise to the farmers
that rural credits legislation would
be enacted.
The Democratic preparedness leg
islation and the Democratic revenue
proposals, which have not yet been
framed, will be met and fought in the
open by the majority. The other
general legislation proposed by the
administration, however, will be sub
jected to the unseen dangers of sub
marine warfare.
To meet the situation the Demo-
cratic leaders have decided upon
steam roller tactics. A series of
drastic special rules, designed to cut
short any effort at filibustering, and
to Jam the administration program
through under forced draught, have
been framed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
Masons to Gather Here.

Saturday afternoon and evening
Royal Arch Masons of Shelton, Che
halls, Tacoma and other nearby cities
will gather in Olympia to confer the
fourth degree upon class Of nine
from Shelton, upon whom
the local lodge conferred the first
three degrees in ritual sessions at
Shelton in March and April. Three
teams will confer the degrees in this
city Saturday, the Chehalis and Taco
ma teams in the afternoon, and the
local team in the evening. Dinner
will be served at o'clock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
CH|lsOMs OBSERVE
SILVER WEDDING
SURPRISED BY MANY FRIENDS
ON OCCASION OF TWENTY.
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Surprised by 75 friends, including
relatives and neighbors old and
young, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Chilson Gel
ebrated their silver wedding anniver-
sary at their home at Wards lake
Saturday evening, in most enjoy
able manner for themselves and those
that planned and sprang the surprise
on them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chilson were married
by Rev. John c. Douglas. at the home
of George M. Wiley on Eighth street.
this city, Is years ago. They have
six children, Leila. Ruby, Lester. Carl,
Doris and Edna, and during their
long residence In the county have
always taken q leading part in Grange
endeavors.
At the celebration Mrs. Leo Royal
gave reading, "Kathie Morris" Mrs.
Jennie Snow recitation. "Towser
shan't Be Tried Tonight" and Mrs.
John Jennings read q paper recount
ing many incidents Of the Chilson's
married life, some humorous, some
not, to which Mr.. Chilson responded.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in playing various games. in
|strumental music and singing, and an
excellent dinner was served.
The guests, who favored Mr.. and
Mrs. Chilson with many useful pres
ents, were: Messrs. and Mesdames
Ashford Spillman. Lloyd Spillman,
John Virgins, r. J. Prickman. John
Jennings, L. L. Snow. w. B. Akehurst'
T w. G. Milliron, Isaac Wolfe. w. w.
Bailey, r. E. Neese, Leo Royal. ]. e.
Gilman, M. M. Mcdonald, Gus Nc
Neal, J. C. Waddle, J. 3. Dolan, 0. P.
spillman of Tacoma, Clifford Wolfe,
Ross McNeal, and w. G. Anderson;
Mesdames A. w. Clarke, L. A. Woods,
r. w. Murdock and verna Brown;
Misses Flora and Julia Mcdonald,
sybil Rutledge, Maud and Myro Spill
man of Tacoma, Alice Jennings, Leila
Ruby, Doris and Edna Chilson.
Edna and Evelyn Spillman, Bessie
Prickman and Zenith Neese; Messrs.
e. e. Waddle, H. P. Briggs, Raymond
and Lemoine Wolfe, Emery Nelson,
H. N. Clarke, Ellis and Travis Aver
and Lester and Carl Chilson, and
Master Edward Mcdonald and Dom
aid Milliron.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
LISTER AT GRAND MOUND,
TO BE Principal Speaker at Dedication
Of Farmers Clubhouse.

Governor Lister is to be the prin-
cipal speaker at the dedication of the
new building Of the Grand Mound
Prairie Farmers club, which is to be
held Thursday, May II, and for which
elaborate preparations are being
made.
The club has issued a general invi-
tation to everyone in Thurston coun-
ty to Join in the exercises, which are
to begin at $3.50 in the afternoon.
The building vas recently erected
and is q splendid structure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary.
The local lodge of Odd Fellows. the
Alpha encampment and the auxiliary.
the Rebekahs. will Join In the cele-
bration Friday night Of the ninety
seventh anniversary Of the founding
Of the order. The program consists
Of: Piano solo, by Ernest Britt; song
Of greeting, by Rebekah sextet; an
niversary address, by L. J. Morrison:
solo, by Ralph Drury; recitation, by
James Magson, and q closing ode.'
Refreshments will be served.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
South Bay Again Rejects Bondss

South Bay Again Rejects Bondss
BY vote Of So to 2S the patrons
of the South Bay school district at a
special election last Saturday refused
to issue $500 bonds for a hign
school. A movement is now reported
to be on foot among the residents OF
the west end of the district for the
establishment of q school in the pri-
mary grades in their section to ac-
commodate % children. This Is the
second time South Bay has voted
down a bond issue for high school
purposes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
Changes in High School.

Directors Of the Olympia school
district, who had expected to dispose
of the present high school building
to the state II the capitol bond issue
had not been declared illegal, and to
construct a new and larger high
school building, now plan to remodel
the attic of the present structure and
to construct a portable building, to
accommodate the increased enroll
ment expected next year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
Gossip!of the Political
CLANS
CLANS

liberations of the convention. Those
acquainted with the facts know that
the governor particularly cautioned
against the state administration try
ing to influence the convention in any
way and as a matter of fact the gov
ernor and state employees kept their
hands entirely of the convention and
had nothing to do with its delibera-
tions.
As for the purported statement OF
the prominent Democrat" there is
room for considerable doubt. This
individual bears all the earmarks of
being mythical creature of the
Perkins Press. In any event, his
name is not given, which is striking
proof that he is either a mythical
Democrat, or some person with a per-
sonal crouch, who dare not make his
name known. The Democrats OF
Thurston county were never more
united than they are now.
These false reports circulated in
the Perkins twins claim that there is
a split over the endorsement of nom
partisanship in local affairs and that
the governor forced 1t through. Again
these papers should either know the
facts or should not misrepresent, for
one of two things is self-evident.
they are unacquainted with the facts.
or they have wilfully misrepresented
them.
The Democracy Of Thurston coun-
ty endorsed the nonpartisan move
ment two years a"o, and in fact have
stood for It for years. They have
made campaign after campaign in
Thurston county urging independence
of political machines, and two years
ago the party in convention assem-
bled endorsed the nonpartisan move
ment, and quite generally members
of the party in the last campaign sup
ported the nonpartisan ticket.
1t is a curious thing that this myth
ical Democrat who was inter
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

Directors Of the Plum and BUSH
school districts have worked out q
plan to swap property in their re-
spective districts of equal valuation
30 as to reform the district and per-
NIT those children of the Bush dis
trict who have been attending the
Plum school. to do 80 legally. A
hearing on the proposed changes IN
boundaries is to be held the middle OF
next month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

discredited Democracy clings in the
hour of it's condemnation, repudia-
ton and defeat. Its sinister purpose
10 already disclosed and it's siren call
has no allurement for awakened
American manhood and womanhood
today"
George F.. Cotterill was the prin-
cipal speaker at the Democratic con-
vention, at which T. ]. Miller pre-
sided and Geo. r. Yantis acted %
secretary. He characterized the Re-
publican party a. one without lead
Or or constructive policy. trying to
play both ends against the middle to
get back into power and using the
prevailing war excitement for that
purpose, but undecided whether to
be for or against.
Mr.. Cotterill, who presided at the
recent mass convention of King coun-
ty Democrats. attended by more than
1000 persons. expressed the great
est satisfaction over the acts of the
national and state administrations
and the propitious prospects with
which they face the coming cam
paign. Referring to the Germanic
crisis, he said:
I'VE all feel a genuine sense OF
satisfaction at the patience and al
the same time the determined cour-
age with which the national admins
tration has faced the issue in the
past. and however serious the situa.
tion into which it may develop, the
people Of this country. as evidenced
BY the press reports, feel . deep.
seated confidence in President VIII.
son.
If one were to review the acts oi
the national administration during
the hist three years-the most won
derfNl years, in the line Of politica
and governmental development. II
the last half century-he would fee
the greatest satisfaction in the way
the national administration hal
handled the many problems. % And
certainly. IL at any time any one o1
us has felt disappointed or dissatis
fed with the national administration
II we but turn our eyes In the direc
ton of those things for which the
Republican party stands at this time
and its outlook and the position In
which the party and its leaders FIND
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28

The county commissioners this
week created q voting precinct at
Hunters Point by cutting 1t of from
the Mud Bay precinct and establish
ing the boundaries Of School District
No. 81 as the boundaries for the
voting precinct.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
Local Cannery Branches Out.

The National Canning company
nroprietor of the cannery on the
waterfront established here rour
YEARS ago. this week announced that
y had bought site and begun the
construction of big cannery at Seat
tie to cost some $4,000 and to en-
n,oy some 800 men. 1t is to begin op-
erat,ons by March 1. During the past
winter extensive improvements nave
heen made in the local plant and the
nrosnects for the coming season are
for q larger output than at any time
in ito history.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
Commissioners Call for Bids.

Bids will be opened by the county
next month for the
having of a mile of the Pacific high
way east from the east city limits
and also for the construction OF a
steel and concrete bridge to replace
the old structure at the Collins
The new bridge Is to
he 200 feet long, the abutments and
one pier are to be Of concrete, and
tho estimated cost is $4,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
WANTS CITY PUT ON
EQUAL RATE BASIS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Asks
NORTHERN PACIFIC no RE.
WISE FREIGHT TARIFFS.

Thousands of dollars will be saved
local merchants each year, and indi-
rectly their customers, in reduced
freight rates, II the Chamber of Com
merce. Just re-organized, succeeds In
the efforts inaugurated this week to
have Olympia placed on the same ter
minal rate basis as Tacoma. Seattle,
Everett, Anacortes and Bellingham.
The readjustment Of the local rate
situation. which will mean . COM
plete revision of the freight tariffs Of
the Northern Pacific and Union Pa
cific railroads operating into the city.
is quite an extensive undertaking.
First steps were taken in it when
Frank M. Kenney. cashier Of the
Olympia National bank and q mem-
Der Of the board of trustees Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, addressed
letter to H. e. Still. general western
freight agent of the Northern Pacific.
with headquarters at Tacoma.
Expect Changes to BE Made.
Az the Northern Pacific tariff u
the one upon which the Union Pacific
IL based, first steps for q readjust-
ment Of the local rates were taken
up with the pioneer road into the
city. Mr.. Kenney believes that when
the various discrepancies in the tar.
ifRs are pointedly placed before the
railroad authorities, the Northern
Pacific onicials will make the desired
changes. and the Union Pacifc win
follow suit.
II II. 10 necessary, however, to pre-
sent the situation ofncially to the
state public service commission, to
place Olympia ON the same basis -
to rates o. other Sound cities, the
Chamber Of Commerce will procsed
in that way, though It does not b.
lieve it will be necessary IT a
Mr.. Kenney's letter to Mr.. Still II
devoted entirely to local rates. on
shipments from Tacoma, Seattle and
Portland and such nearby cities. but
the Chamber also proposes to obtain
from the interstate commerce conn
mission q removal Of the differential
through which Olympia II now ham
dicapped by an additional charge Of
s cents per hundred pounds or from
SIS to $40 q car on all carload ship
ments from the East, and twice that
much on less than carload lots.
Greater Than Switching Charge. )
The situation as to freight rates \
quite an involved one to the average
person and the extent Of the handicap
under which Olympia merchants arc
compelled to operate under the pres
ent rates was not realized until con-
siderable investigation and study had
been given the problem. It Is far
more important. in the opinion Of Mr..
Kenney, than the switching charge Of
Sc per car on the waterfront line /.
which was recently protested to the
public service commission, though the
Chamber will not drop its efforts to
remedy that situation.
I'VE are not asking that rates be
lowered" says the letter to the Nor
thern Pacific, 'but we are insiStent
that we be placed on an equality with
other towns" Numerous tariffs are
cited by Mr.. Kenney which operate
materially against u.s." as he put 1t.
including those on cement, hay and
grain, salt. dry goods, furniture, ma
chinery, iron, hardware and such
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-04-28
To PROPOSE new
PLAN FOR SCHOOLS
COIyNTY SUPERINTENDENT TO
ADVOCATE REVISION OF PRES.
ENT DISTRICT SYSTEM.

REORGANIZATION of the system upon
which school districts Of the third
class are operated, which includes all
country districts, 80 that they will be
conducted hereafter on the county
unit plan. will be proposed to the next
legislature by the County superin-
tendents' Union Of Washington. or
ssnised at . conference Of these ON
cials the latter part Of last week in
connection with the annual meeting
Of the Inland Empire Educational as
sociation at Spokane.
County Superintendent o. c. Goss
of this county, who is q member OF
the legislative committee Of the new
organization, outlined the plan upon
his return from the conference this
week. Under the proposed system
the territory in each county outside
the cities would be divided into five
large districts, in each of which one
director would be chosen to serve on
the county board of education. which
would manage the affairs of all the
third class schools of the county and
would meet monthly.
Uniform School Tax.
This board would levy a uniform
school tax throughout the county and
apportion revenues according to the
needs of each school. At the present
time there are SO school districts In
Thurston county outside Olympia, and
some of these in which the property
valuation 10 high levy q small tax
which brings large returns, while
other districts in which the valuations
are low struggle along under high
lsvy. 4
The county superintendents. under
the proposed plan, are to be elected,
but ON q nonpartisan ticket and at .
different time from that when other
county oficials are chosen, and are to
be ex-oficio chairmen of the boards,
without a vote, however. The county
unit plan, Mr.. Goss says. has been fol-
lowed very successfully in Kentucky.
is now being established in Utah and
q campaign for its adoption is now
under way in Oregon.
Onicers OF Association.
The officers Of the superintendents'
Union are: Superintendent Kearns,
Skagit county, president; Miss Daisy
Busby, Whitman, vice president;
Miss Maud Tucker. Columbia. secre-
tary. The legislative committee con-
sists of President Kearns. Vice Presi-
dent Busby, Mr.. Goss Of this county,
Superintendent Everett of Whatcom
and Superintendent Rodney Ackley OF
Yakima.
Another matter discussed by the
superintendent consisted of plans for
the statewide agricultural and indus
trial contest in connection with the
state fair at North Yakima next fall,
for which the state has made an ap-
preparation of $500. Most OF this
sum will be used to maintain boys.
and girls camp at the fair, each su-
perintendent sending eight pupils
from his county. two in stock judg-
ing, three in canning and one each IN
manual training, sewing and cooking
all to be less than 10 years old. They
are to be chosen from among the win
ners Of the county contests and,
though their transportation to and
from North Yakima will not be paid,
all their expenses at the fair will be.
The state, however, will pay transpor-
tation charges on the exhibits eacn
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CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-27
RIRrHs AND DEATHS.

Births-Frank and Minna Andrews. 6Sls
County road. boy; John and Anna Dvor-
nisky, 4130 N girl; Frank and Boyena Vo-
dicka, 1906 Drexel, girl; Joseph and Rose
Novay, 65os South Twenty first boy; Enoch
and Nellie Olson, 1923 North Thirty-sec-
ond, boy; Frank and Sophia Svehel, 66l1
Railroad avenue, boy; James and Elizabeth
Waddell, 2109 J, boy; Charles A. and Alice
Z. Hallberg, $40 William, boy; William i.
and Margaret Lohse, 34f5 Arbor, boy; Frank
and Lottie Sautter. 2746 South Seventh,
girl; william s. and Minnie Reuben. 223S
South Eleventh, girl; Antonino and Giovanna
Tomaseilo, 1899 South Twentieth, boy:
Hans and Theresa Weiss, 1874 South Fifth,
boy L. A. and NJ Fredrickson. s4s North
Twenty-sixth, girl; Mark and Matte Mott,
ITO South Seventeenth, boy; Louis and jose
phine Popp 1910 South Twenty.third, boy'
Matt and Marie Craig, 2S1s Franklin. girl.
Deaths--Helen L. Beatty, 8, 2s17 Dupont;
Richard f. wussor. So. 2416 Spencer; Their
esa Irene Fischer, Q months, 611 Martha /;
Joseph obradihich. 81, 1913 South Thir'
teenth; Leon Lewis, IA, 900 North Twenty
seventh avenue; Clarence q. Heath, 80, 2ll7