Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-03-25
OLYMPIA, FRIDAY MARCH Is. 1876.
TITS case 81 Robett FIRTH pic. ernption LAND

Tits case ofRobeft Firth, preemption land
claimant against Henry, Weber. claimant
under the donation law, to lands on San Juan
Island,i was decided at the Land Office,
Thursday. in favor OF, Firth. Webber set.
tied ON the aaad In cSa.rovssy Ia 1854 and
resided thereon until iSg6 wAsn,s on
account Of The raids OF N6kthetnt Indians, he
left and only visited the J1sland occasionally
afterward. In 1859, Weber submAtsa his
ffnai proof, Showing one years residence and
cultivatioa, and the remaining three years
residence when not absent on account Of In
dian hostilities a.. The Department Of the
Interior held this proof insufficient and sent
It back for further testimony. January 0,
1875, Firth filed his presumption notice and
the 10Th Of the same month Weber submit
ted his second final proof, showing four
years continuous residence and cultivation
without any reference TO Indian hostilities.
On examination Weber failed to establish
proof Of the necessary residence. A small
strip Of Webber's claim, including his house
and improvements, was not claimed by
Firth, and Weber was permitted to change
his application 30 as to take the land by legal
Subdivisions and fled waiver of Firths
land. Time was therefore given by the
Land officers for him to submit further
proof of his residence Firth saves his farm
with valuable improvements; and Mr.. w. will
likely get claim which includes the grounds
occupied by the American garrison ex.
tending north to the inner bay above the
village OF San Juan. Hon. G. N. Bradshaw
and Col. J. r. Wheat appeared for Firth,
and Hon. Elwood Evans for Webber.
Mr.. Thos. A. SAVER, . pioneer resident Of
Oregon. died In San Francisco last Wednes-
day Mr.. 8. had been engaged in the mer>
camille business In Portland the pas, twenty
four years, and few months ago went East
for the benefit OF his health. He was or his
way home when he was called beyond the
dark river. .',.i. .,i-., 4g,r..s s'an,l
QUEENS Circus and Menagerie, said to be
the largest and best-trained company Of ath.
letes and the finest animal show on the Coast.
propose tour Of Oregon this Summer, and
will doubtless extend their travels into this
Territory. The circus makes while march.
ing procession half mile long.
A GREAT many cattle In Yamhill county,
Oregon, are dying from the effects Of expos.
ure during the recent severe Winter. There
has been NO exceedingly cold weather. but
the continual rain, without proper shelter for
the animals, has caused an unusual dccima-
ton OF their numbers. ,r,t Is u ias. n.
Mn. vESEN will commence term Of pri.
vate school I'm District No. 1 school. house,
next Monday, March eth. II he, Ia the mean.
time. receives sufficient encouragement. iPu.
pills will be afforded every facility at reason.
able rates. His advertisement win appear
tomorrow ,.i,1," i'''5 t.a.....
BIZ means of a postal card, We learn that
Virginia City has ''Printess' Combination"
called the Washee Typographical Union, Of
which Wells Drewry Is secretary. Most
Olympians know W1lls gps The adopted son
OF Judge "A. X Elder, Of this city. - =
THE lecturer, Mrs. s&ddie Bsllou, who was
10 Olympia several days In 1874. Is now resid
ng in Sacramento. Gala, We have before us
Q notice In the Record. Union Of lecture she
recently. delivered in that, city. aas otkua
" ToMoRAow night the McGibeny family
give one of their pleasing concerts in Colum-
Jbia Hall. As they are universal favorites
We doubt not a large audience will greet them
on this their last appearance, ,..3la'
Mas. Sam. Wlhams-fro whom o letter
was received last evening so Far recovered
a. A.. h. e1,la AZ, riAa Che prill start for home