Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-03-28

Jones is away head of everybody
His hot beds afforded him early
p'an's, and reset early, we may an
ticipate vegetables much sooner
than usual. Mark that.
While working at moldinS ma
chine in the sash and door factory Of
Mr.. Cooper, in Tumwater, Frank
Snyder was struck near the eye by a
piece of wood, but fortunately he
escaped without serious injury.
If Brooklyn is the "Ci'y of
Churches" surely Olympia is the
city of societies. The last on the
list are the ASassiz Society and an
other O'Shan'y Club, designated by
letters whose meaning is carefully
guarded from the public.
In police headquarters Monday
morning John Connolly was held in
$40 fine and costs on the charge of
drunk and di~orderly. In default of
payment the Judge committed John
to the city Jail.
1t is self evident fact that immi-
grants will not seek this pleasant
and healthful retreat as a place of
abode if lots are to be held at from
$500 to 81 900 each. 1t is simply
suicidal to place such extravagant
prices on lots.
Mr.. r. G.. Rrien has his Tote on Cap
ital point handsomely fenced. He
intends erecting residence thereon
this Summer. This is one of the
most beautiful locations III the city,
as from its elevation, it commands a
full view of the bay and city.
Oliver Perry Mason is booked sor
a course of scientific lectures at Co.
lumbia hail, beginning Monday
night. Subject, "Creation of
Worlds" This will be followed, on
succeeding evenings, by Evolu.
ton" and 1.-The Advent of Man"
There is demand for chickens in
this city, and they command tie lib
eral price of 81 to IS per dozen.
They retail readily for six-bits;
dressed, 81. Two or three chicken
ranches, properly managed. near this
city, would pay big percentage.
There is never.ceasing demand
for residence houses by new corners.
We hope men of means will soon
see the Importance of building some
neat, cheap tenements. Rents are
good. 1t will pay II per cent. per
annum. Try it, and help build up
the city.
Mr.: George Fry died at his resi-.
dence, near Mud Bay, at 8 o'clock
A. NJ, on Monday, March oath, and
was buried on Tuesday ct 10 o'clock
A. NJ, in the Masonic cemetery. De-
ceased was an old settler, having
been on this part of the coast for
about 80 years.
While the question as to the viola
ton of the Sunday law is being dis
cussed by the good people of this
city would it not be we'll to consider
the matter Of abating certain houses
OF ill-fame? 1t is said there are
four such in this city openly defying
the authorities.
There is nothing more disgusting
to a lot of men while hunting for
bear and cougar, than to have o fine
buck or doe stalk up in front of
them, defying their guns. 1t would
be very trying to most people; yet
there are some who would respect
the law and spare the deer.
Warrants were issued promptly
for the leaders in the disgraceful
row a few nights ago, and given to
Sheriff Billings. He is waiting for
the boys to come in, and thereby
save the county mileage. Hope
that officer will not give the culprits
ticket-o'-leave when they do come.
The new pile driver recently fitted
up by Mr.. Charley Granger started
up on Tuesday morning and has
has been doing good service in put
ting down piles for the repairing OF
Percival's wharf. Its next job will
be some repairs of the railroad
trestle-work between Long Bridge
and Warren's point.
Miss Blanche Aymer, a neice OF
MIR. William Jenkins, steward of the
Pacific hotel, having concluded 6
visit in this city. left by the steam.
ship Elder for her home in Sar
Francisco, on Wednesday. The
young lady expects to return, in
a few weeks, and make Olympia hel
permanent residence.
The most Of the property on each
side of the big cut on Fourth street
east of the East Olympia bridge hat
been very hastily improved. Mr.
Lyberger, Mr.. Beatty, Mr.. Robin.
and Mrs. Burkett have added muct
to the appearance of surroundings