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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
TO AID FARMERS.
New Organization Recently Form
ed viii Advance Agriculture
JAMES WILSON IS PRESIDENT.

T. N. Vail. Vice pres dent. and T. Cole
man du pont, r. V. 1indabury and
W. h. Moore Among Dlrectors--Wili
Be Farmers Mouthpiece.
New Yorkshire organization Of the
National Agricultural society, to i'm
prove agricultural conditions through
OUT the country was completed at
meeting of prominent nco here
james wilson. who was secretary OF
dents Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft,
was elected president, and Theodore \.
Vail. president of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, was
chosen rs vice president. Mr.. Vail Is
largely interested in agriculture. hav-
ing founded an agricultural school for
boys on his farm In Vermont, which he
recently turned over to the state.
G. Howard Davidson was elected
chairman Of the executive committee.
Mr.. Davidson was one of the founders
Of the International Live Stock exposi.
ton and is identified with many agri
cultural and live stock associations
These directors were elected: James
Wilson, Theodore N. Vail. G. Howard
Dawson, T. Coleman du Point, John A.
Spoor, Richard V. Lindabury, william
II. Moore, Henry c. Stuart, James w.
WadSWOrth, Jr.. Robert A. Fairbairn,
Samuel insult. Charles A. Otis, N. II.
Gentry, Peter Jansen, Fairfax Harri-
son. Walter A. Johnson, T. c. Long.
T. Coleman du POnt. who lately Sc
cured control Of the Equitable Life AS
surance company. is one Of the largest
breeders Of prize dairy cattle in his
home state Of Delaware. John A.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Miss Hazel Mix of this city, who
sustained cuts about the head in an
automobile collision on the Pacific
highway near Auburn Sunday, is re-
ported to be practically recovered
from her injuries. Miss Mix was the
member of an auto party composed
of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. c. Jensen of Dupont, their five
children, and niece, Miss Jensen Of
Newburg, Ore. None was seriously
injured.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Spoor, chairman of the board Of the
Union Stockyards and Transit com.
pany Of Chicago. was one Of the men
responsible for the success Of the In
ternational Live Stock exposition
Richard V. Lindabury has found time
to reach high place in the agricul-
tural world because of his success in
improving the breed Of Guernsey cat
tie and Berkshire, pigs. william II.
Moore. director OF the National Bis
cult company and interested in other
large New York enterprises, Is q ia.
miliar figure at horse shows both in
this country and abroad.
Governor Henry c. Stuart of Vir-
ginia is the largest raiser Of beef cat
tie in the south. He made the produc-
ton Of beef on large scale successful
In the east. Senator James w. Wads.
worth. Jr., is the proprietor of a model
farm at Geneseo. N. Y. He also has
had extensive ranching experience in
Texas. Robert A. Fairbairn, vice pres
ident Of the International Paper com.
pany and one Of the foremost breeders
Of Clydesdale horses, has for years
been interested in the work of the New
Jersey state live stock commission.
The studs of Samuel insult on 1900
acre farm In Illinois are known through.
out the middle and far west
Charles A. Otis and N. H. Gentry.
the former In New York state and the
latter in Missouri. are known to up to
date agriculturists for their work In
cattle and horse breeding. Peter Jan
sen Of Nebraska has been rated as the
largest sheep raiser in the central west.
AS president Of the Southern railway
and practical farmer in his native
state of Virginia Fairfax Harrison has
worked consistently for the improve
ment Of farmers conditions in the
south. Walter A. Johnson, who was
elected treasurer. and p. c. Long, who
was chosen as secretary, both have
been long connected with farmers pub.
locations.
Among others who have been instru.
mental In organizing the society are
James J. Hill and W. X. Vanderbilt Of
New York, ]. II. Wade Of Cleveland,
Frank o. Lowden Of Illinois. Mortimer
L. Schiff of New York. william du
Pont Of Virginia, ex-senator C. W.
Watson Of Maryland. V. Everit Macy
and w. Averill Hartman Of New
York.
1t is felt by those responsible for the
founding Of the National Agricultural
society that there should be In this
country a national organization to
which the farmers could look for help
and guidance and which would be their
mouthpiece in agricultural matters Of
national concern. Permanent headQuar.
tiers for the society eventually viii be
established at Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

A man giving the name of Hans
Peter Larsen, who recently escaped
from the steilacoom asylum, was
taken into custody at the statehouse
Wednesday morning, after having at
tempted to see Governor Lister to get
his assistance in collecting debt he
says is owed him by residents Of
Enumclaw. Secretary Zieghaus took
him down to the board Of control
Office and phoned for Sheriff Nc
Corkle, who removed Larsen to the
county Jail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

S. H. Price of Chehalis has offered
to sell the Olympia park board for
500 an old oak tree with a flint-lock
gun through it's heart, which he says
was a pledge of peace between the
first white settlers of this section and
the Indians. The tree grew near
Little Rock and was purchased by
Mr.. Price some time ago when he
planned to make large collection of
curios.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

The local lodge of Knights of
Pythias, acting under dispensation of
the grand chancellor, Wednesday
night conferred the first and second
degrees upon Governor Ernest Lister,
for the Tacoma lodge. Thursday
night the governor and three other
candidate from the local lodge,
James Magson, c. B. Ball and F. w.
Riesenweber, were initiated in the
third degree of the order, together
with 500 others, at special ritual ex-
ercises in the Camp of the Clouds,
Mt. Rainier.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
DEATH S OF
PAST WEEK
ALI RED TAYLOR,

Funeral services were held at IL"
MyrImtic chapel Thursday morning
for Alfred Taylor. - years old, Who
died at The family home on Farragut
avenue carly "Wednesday morning.
Rev. IT, :. champI,, pastor of The
Christian church, ot!iciated and inter
ment was made ia the Masonic co,3e-
terry. surviving are the widow and
tNo daughters. Mrs. Max Baude and
Mrs. II. l.. THOMPSON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
State Bar in Session.

Among the speakers on the pro-
gram for the annual meeting of the
State Bar Association at North Yaki-
ma this week were Chief Justice Nor
ris and Justice Chadwick, Assistant
Attorney General Scott z. Henderson.
Will H. Anders and John M. Wilson
of the industrial insurance commits
sion. c. Will Shaffer, state law libra
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
Olympia Has New Park.

The vacant block on South Main
between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. opposite the high school, has
been converted into park through
the cleanup" efforts of the women
of the Civic Improvement club, work.
ing under the direction of Mrs.
George Huestis. chairman Of the COM
mittee in charge of that section OF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

1t took IA innings last Sunday for
the Senators to down the Hoquiam
team. but they finally emerged as the
victors in one of the best games Of
the season, the score being to 2.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
MISS LAURA /. HANLON.

Word was received by local friends
the fore part of this week of the
death at Sierra Madre, Cal, August
3 of Miss Laura l. Hanlon, an en-
ploye OF the state land Office in this
city for eight years who went to Cal
ifornia last December in the hope of
regaining her health. Death was
due to tuberculosis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Miss Lauretta Rockwell of Seattle,
formerly of Olympia. who has been
visiting friends here lately, was the
guest Of honor at tea given by Miss
Elizabeth Chadwick Saturday after
noon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs. Ed Nepple and baby went to
Portland Tuesday for a visit, accom-
panying her mother, Mrs. c. c. Nep-
pie, and sister, Miss Olive, who had
been visiting here for the last few
weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mr.. Clarence Underwood, proprie-
tor of drug store at klamath Falls,
Ore. and Mrs Underwood have re-
turned home after a visit with his
mother, Mrs. A. C. Mason, and Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Schultz.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Five new members were initiated
1t meeting of the C. c. T. C. at the
governors mansion Monday evening,
and refreshments were served in
their honor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Merwyn Williams of
Seattle, former residents of Olympia
while Mr.. Williams was an assistant
attorney general. visited friends here
this week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
Bull Moose Candidate for Governor

Bull MOOSE CanU1date 1Or IOVornOr.
James F.. Bradford, former corpo-
ration counsel of Seattle, who was
endorsed by the recent mass conven-
ton of the Progressive party in Seat
tie as it's choice for governor, issued
a statement the fore part of this
week to the voters of the state an
nouncing his intention of filing for
this office. formally fling his candi-
dacy later. This will mean another
three-cornered fight for election as
governor in the general election in
November.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Assistant Attorney General L. L.
Thompson and John Dunbar, an en-
ploye Of the office, have gone on a
vacation trip to Los Angeles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Miss Joe Oppenheimer, Mrs.
Mitchell Harris and her sister, Mrs.
Simmonds Of San Francisco, enjoyed
an automobile trip to Duckabush, on
Hoods canal, Wednesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Work was started this week by a
force OF clerks in the secretary of
states office, addressing wrappers
which will hold the initiative pam
phlets to be mailed every registered
voter in the state.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hord have as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Cav
erick Of Crestline, Ohio. Mrs. Hord
and Mrs. Gaverick are sisters. They
expect to visit here during August.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs Walter Short and daughter
Katherine of Chehalis have been Wis
1ting Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Prigmore
this week. Mr.. Short was also a
guest for few days, returning to
Chehalis Tuesday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

No action has yet been taken by
the county commissioners on the pro-
posal to purchase the Carlyon tract
Tor county poor farm and hospital
and for fair grounds, and It is re-
ported that the proposal has been
dropped.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs. s. B. Shardlow and daughter
Lois Of North Yakima have been the
guests this week of Mrs. E. c. John
stOn.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs. J. OBJ. Scobey and Mrs. r. z.
Campbell were hostesses at bridge
luncheons at the Campbell home
Thursday and Friday afternoons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs. Elmer Wilder has gone to
Petersburg, Alaska, for a six months
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Robert
Allen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

J. e. Floyd and Miss C. A. Halver-
son of this city were married Wednes-
day by Justice of the Peace Walter
Crosby.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

For Sale y Young mare; weight
1,450 pounds: work either single or
double. William Elliott, r. 3. box
81. Olympia, Washington. 8-1-St
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Sub-station No. 2 Of the local post
once was formally opened at the M.
D. pharmacy. 324 East Fourth street,
Tuesday. Station No. 10 located at
he Smokehouse.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Judge and Mrs. s. J. Chadwick had
rs their guests this week Mrs. s. T.
Aaring and daughter. Mrs. Edith
Cunningham, of Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Captain c. s. Reinhart and daugh-
tiers, Misses Eva and Helen, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. N. Stanford and children
have been spending the week at Pa
cific Beach.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Ra! mund Mackay and Leila Wet.
both OF Ibis city. were mar..j by
Justice Of the Peace crosby SATURDAY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

6txayed-Dark colored Jersey mich
COW. Wore bell. Branded on right
and left ear. Reward. Phone
26FS. 7-3-tf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

DR.. and Mrs. " ". Miller have
been spending the week on d fishing
trip TO Lake Quinault
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Mrs. Peter Schmidt ana children
wen; to salem, Ore, Sunday foI - To-
day visit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

Miss Esther Roardmau O. I,s An
geles is visiting Miss Boss, WM-
stanley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

A baby boy was born Tuesday at
the Olympia hospital to Mr.. and Mrs.
e. r. Thoma.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

New furnaces are being installed
in the Lacey and South Bay schools
this week
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
SOME NEWS NOTES or The CRY

Miss Faith Chambers is 81. S,a.ri
visiting relatives ana friends.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
Capital
National
Bank

rian, is secretary OF the association
and former Supreme Judge M. F.
Gose has been. president during the
past year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11

the city. The use Of the tract for this
purpose was donated by its owner, c.
s. Rinehart, clerk of the supreme
court.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-08-11
Waste Cost
Higher Than
Living Cost

Most people complain about
the high cost Of living.
Few say anything about the
high cost of waste
1t is easier to complain than to
find the remedy.
Once you eliminate waste, the
cost of living will come down.
The only way to eliminate
waste is to check up expenses.
The real check on expenses 10
the bank check.
Use the bank check and know
where your money goes.
The bank that offers you the
best opportunities is the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-28
FOURTH EPISODE

Peg opened her eyes. after a brief
sainting spell. caused by the realiza-
tion OF her plight. TO find the lions
still crouching In the far corner Of
the cellar, their gaze fixed upon the
terrified girl
Young Lund's shouts came family
70 her ears from the waters below,
and as she shrank close TO the wall,
she tried to devise some way to help
him. Bound as she was hand and
foot. she resolved that IL were better
TO take her chance for life with Lund
rather than TO remain at the mercy
cot the lions.
She decided to throw herself
through the open trap door. She
worked her way across the floor
space that interviewed between her
self and the open trap. inch by inch.
She dreaded TO make a precipitate
move. for fear OF rousing the lions
from their watchful lethargy.
Suddenly Lund's hand. for an In
slant. appeared through the trap. at.
tempting 20 find hold upon the floor
the opening. and taking a chance at
attracting the attention OF the crouch
ing beasts. she quickly swung her legs
over the edge.
Quick as fash young Iund seized
her feet. Instantly Peg stretched her
full length. above the knees, back
ward upon the floor. Using her fore
legs as means TO raise his body
from the water. Lund was able to
grasp the edge of the opening, BY
main strength. and with Pegs dang
ling legs as an assist. Lund raised
himself TO the floor Of the cellar.
He lifted the girl from her prone
position. and started to drag and
carry her toward the cellar stairs.
When he had arrived at the bottom
OF the stairs. Lund stopped long
enough 10 unfasten the handkerchiefs
hat bound Peg hand and foot
Quick, now--get upstairs" he said
10 Peg In snbdued tones. Ana as Peg
and Lund stealthily climbed the steps
abe lions erouched low and watched
their prey depart without. strangely
enough. making an attempt to attack
them.
Gaining the top OF the stairs, Lund
and the girl made haste to leave the
building. They were just approach.
ing the outer door when 1t was sud
denly opened by two of Chockro's
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lived and where Mrs. Lund was any
iously awaiting some word from her
servant.
When he was approaching the Lund
home, passing through the grounds
at the back of the mansion, Cbockro
noticed Jack Boygne and a rough.
looking companion enter Doctor
Lund's study by a side door.
He quickly made known his nres-
ence to Mrs. Lund, and She took him
into the library, adjoining the doctors
study. And there Chockro made his
report. -
You need no longer WORRY about
Peg-she is safely out Of the wav
said the Hindoo. concluding his re-
eltal OF his movements since She had
sent him away to do away with tbe
circus girl. -
Just then Mrs. Lund and Choc,sro
heard loud voices in Doctor Lund, :
study. They both moved close 10 tbs
door and listened. ~
You fool, you've brought the wron .
letter. This thing don't mean anv.
thing. It's only lot of scribbling >
Wen, We dug It out Of Fins trnnk
right where we saw him hide i >
Mrs. Lund and the Hindoo recopnizoa
the voice Of Jack Boygne, replving =
Doctor Lund. =
But tell you III not nav vor /,
penny for this scrawl. Go bacG -
the show and get the right Iettar 10
you had sense you'd know thar Eria !.
would not leave a precious Letter ~
MS trunk Get him and search ~
pockets. Get the letter and ~ =
to me-and III keep nv promisa !. :
pay you we'll" e y
All right, doctor-iust as va -
But you've got to pay well wbsn ~ :.
denver the goods proper" -
: Mrs. Lund and Choekro baoua ),
door leading to the yard from tba d ,as
tors study slammed violentIv ~ w toS
scygne in taking his departure 'A
hotioning to the Hindoo !.
himself and wait for her 10 ra,rou sea'
opened the door and walked into = m ~
sof Lunds study. The old mar - -.
leaning against the mantle aH,s wa
suffering from some sudden .tt ,aen'i'
What's the natter" go as'
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more greatly deepen the mystery
which seemed to be relentiessiS
rounding them
when the train started, atees oui
ruthless search for you. was uel--
crazv." said Flip, land ! was neAl
dead when we reached the lot tnis
morning. / could only taKe 4 iilt.e
coffee for breakfast. and when paraus
time came felt so bad that ! gu
the boss to let me out Of It.
II decided to stick around ana tAAo
things quiet. After while leiI :
little better, and went into the dress
inr tent. I was rummaging IN my
trunk. when | noticed a couple U
rough-Iooking men peering in at me.
"Of course was suspicious, ana not
a little frightened. made up ny
mind that they wanted something
had. and the only thing in my trunk
that is overly precious was letteF
that is worth more to you and me
than money.
81 have never told you this before
but that letter will be mighty valuable
in a few months. It belongs to you,
and I have guarded 1t carefully all
your life. Somehow I got the notion
that these tough-looking customers
wanted that letter-and | decided TO
fool EN-.
80 dug down into my trunk, and
pulled out a pad of paper and an en-
yelope, scrubbed some tumble OF
words on the paper. wrote your name
on the envelope and switched the fake
letter for the real one. The precious
letter l slipped into my inside pocket,
and then wandered out Of the tent, as
though nothing was expected to hap
pen.
Il kept my eye on things, however;
and sure enough, those guys sneaked
into the tent, dug into my trunk, found
the counterfeit letter. and made away
with it."
Flip and Peg separated-and before
they again met the mystery had fur
Their deepened.
When Chockro left his huskies at the
store house of the East India Animal
company, and walked to the little
way station. luck was with him, for
a train soon arrived that took him
back to the town where the Lunds
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way. Lund left her at the edge of the
crowd, and Peg proceeded to the WON
ems dressing tent.
The other girls made great uproar
of rejoicing to welcome Peg when she
burst in upon them. and began imme-
diately to make preparations to do
her turn, exactly as though nothing
had happened.
oh, Lordy, girl; your old daddy
will be glad when he sets eyes upon
YOU said one of her companions.
Poor old daddy; I've been so sorry
for him"-and just then she heard
Flip's voice anxiously calling:
Have you seen my little girl? Has
she come back ?"
Peg motioned for silence, and slip
ping a dressing sack over her shout
ders, she ran TO the entrance and an
swered the call in her own pretty per-
son.
Peg. dear. thank God you're safe"
was all the old clown could say. He
folded her in his arms. and they en-
hraced in silence-each too happy for
words to express.
Flip and Peg had opportunity to ex-
change only a word OF two during the
show. But when they had finished
their share IN the performance they
had leisure &c find a secluded spot in
the shadow OF the big top" and dis.
cuss the strange events that had so
amazingly upset the tranquility OF
their existence,
And when Peg told her story. Flip
was more than ever perplexed.
4 can't understand it at all; IN
I Ieas--r
What IL il. daddy What do you
surniseg" Peg eagerly broke in, when
Flip hssitztsd in finishing what be
might have said
I'm sorry. little girl But cannot
explain now, 5sst what J think Ia the
cause o. your being 30 SutrageouslJ
Dersecstsd- ny lips are sezled-ant
/ might be wrong IA my suspicious
ast yog VII know al about Il. within
= ss~ months. And then, perhaps
yoa WI understand
Aad Eaes Pip proceeded 20 tell hii
Isssls z1F1 nhat had happened 70 ad,
f5vTEsT % sss 1sTDlszc1 mind. 70 stii