Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-03-31
Mere Mention.

Pnrtman's: cans of corn for 81.
Mo>>rs. Milroy & OConner are making
extensive improvements to their livery
stable.
ponot fail to 20 to Portman's ifyou want
bargains in groceries: =" A wold to tn,
wise is sufficient"
Tomorrow is the first day of April, and
lie sure that it is sugar you are puttin-
into YOUR coffee.
Treasurer Munson advertises for NOR,
county orders. He now wants all issued
prior 10 May LIST, 1881.
Poiatocs have fallen to 50 cents per
bushcl. Eggs sell at 20 cents ana butter
al from 90 to IS, according to equality.
The usua. public worship will Toe con-
Quoted in the Presbyterian church next
Sunday, morning and evening, and at
South Union at } o'clock p. NJ.
Work on Mr.. Williams double brick
store building will begin about the middle
OF next month. 1t will require that much
delay to cast the iron front, which is to he
furnished by Seattle foundry.
Mr.. Van Epps has the latest thing out
a patent shading pen-by the use OIL which
a bulletin board may be embellished with
the most imposing chirography even with
out the aid of our chalk-crayon artist,
Charley Moore.
Geo. ]. Farley, of New Tacoma, paid our
city flying visit yesterday in the interest
of the lodge of Knights of Pythias soon
to be instituted here. Companion Farley
seems to be the right man IN the right
place, and a lodge under his care and di-
rection will doubtless succeed.
The pupils of Union Academy have
death of Edwin Lemon, who died last
week in California, whittier he had gone
for the benefit OF his health. Edwin was
former pupil of the Academy and a fav-
orite alike with his teachers and compan-
ions.
The Blue Ribbon League, Monday
evening, elected the following officers:
President, D. c. Beatty; Vice Presidents,
J. A. Silsby and Mrs. f. b. Henry; Secre-
tary, j. II. Munson; Treasurer, c. A. Hunt;
Musical Director. Prof. w. H. Roberts:
Organist, Mrs. May d. Weston; Chaplain,
n. P. Cory.
A still alarm of fire this morning was
occasioned by the burning of quite hole
in the roof of Mr.. Young's dwelling
house, in the rear of his hotel. The shin
giles being covered with damp moss, the
fire did not make much Roadway and it
was soon eXtinYuished by stream from
the water tank.
A meeting is to be held in Barnes Hook
and Ladder room next Wednesday even
ing to consider the question of wages of
Chinese servants. 1t seems the Cinnamon
are on strike for higher pay, and the Oh
ject is to adopt schedule somewhat in
accordance with former rates. II this
movement leads to the substitution of
white labor, we shall bless the Cinnamon
for instituting the movement.
A young man named Knight, lately
from Kansas, was found in his bed at the
Columbia House, Wednesday morning,
evidently suffering from some deadly
poison. When medical aid arrived he was
almost lifeless, but soon rallied under the
prompt and vigorous means resorted to
for restoring animation. The symptoms
indicated the presence of gelsenium, but
whether administered with suicidal intent,
or otherwise, has not been ascertained.
Wednesday night tipsy individual en-
tered the residence of Mrs. Huntington
and proceeded to make himself at home,
to the no small alarm of the inmates.
Capt. Gil Parker happened to pass by and
was called in TO eject the intruder, which
he did without much difficulty. and
placed him under the custody of Constable
Brown. Yesterday morning the man had
q hearing before Justice Sparks, who or.
dered his discharge upon the very ques-
tionable grounds that no law had been
transgressed.
Washington Encampment G. r. G. had
another of their delightful impromptu
parties, last Tuesday evening, the object
being to celebrate the birthday of one of
its most Jealous and respected members.
A splendid collation. was served by the
few who were in the secret, and it wss
genuine surprise toa majority ofthe mem
bership, although this fact did not pre-.
vent them from doing ample justice to the
delicate viands spread out in such tempt.
ing array. After the tables were cleared
away, the usual social pastimes interviewed,
varied by musical selections on the organ
and songs. If, as some wise man has
said, those are wisest who can devise the
most rational means for enjoyment, then
the membership of tho Red Cross are the
peer of any similar organization. With
out selfishness and bigotry, which spring
up like noxious weeds and defeat much
well'designed effort, they 90 quietly about
their work and sow the seeds of true
philanthropy deep along their pathway.