Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-06-29

day for home. He will probably
rive to-day or tomorrow.
John Russell, workman in +
McReavy's camp, had his leg crush
by log rolling on him one day I'll
week. He is now ut the hospital, al
although the wound is quite seriou
1t Is not necessarily dangerous.
Judge W. F. Ready returned G
Monday from his Eastern trip. Til
WAS much sooner than he expecte
but the intense heat prevailing
this time in the Eastern States W:
more than he had bargained for.
! The people of Yelm are to celebrat
the Fourth with basket picnic o.
Smiths prairie. Base ball, game
and sports of various kinds have bee
provided. A dance will be given i
the evening. A good TIME is antic
pated.
}. W. Smith desires to return hi
thanks to friends and neighbors who
SO kindly rendered their sympathy
and aid during the preparations 70
the funeral of his wife, and especial,
to the ladies and gentlemen who san,
during the services.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday tn,
city will undoubtedly be crowded witt
people from every direction. who have
come to witness the finest celebration
ever prepared in the Northwest. Lots
OF music, plenty of amusements, and d
jolly good time for everybody.
The query was rife on the streets
Wednesday evening, "Why didn't the
Swantown bell riny?" Somebody sug-
gests that John Francis Ichabod
Byrne failed to have his clapper in his
possession at the time, and conse-
quently couldn't perform duty.
The Republicans of this city had a
meeting at Tacoma Hall
on Monday evening. Several speeches
were made in which the people were
told how the Republican party was
going to walk into the Presidential
chair, and then the band played.
Mrs. Fanny B. Byrne died at the
Galliher place on Eastside on the
oath inst, and was buried in the
Masonic cemetery in this city on
the following day. Mrs. B. was born
in Arkansas in 1859, and leaves a
husband and three children to mourn
her loss.
About sixty dog licenses have thus
far been paid. The Marshal has thus
far been very lenient, but if people do
not come to the front and pay the dog
license authorized by the ordinance
leniency will cease to be virtue and
there will be large list OF "good dogs"
in the vicinity of the city.
VIM. Lennon, of this city, has been
quite sick with pneumonia for several
days, and on Wednesday telegram
was cent to his son-in-law in Seattle to
come and bring DR.. Smith, who ar
rived here on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. L. is now much better and hopes
are entertained Of speedy recovery.
From u telegram received from
Prof. L. E. Follansbee. dated at Pom
eroy, June 22d, it is learned that,
while eA' route, to that place, Profs.
Follansbee and J. H. Morgan were
thrown from the stage, the latter
.. fracture of the ankle
bone, while the former escaped with
some severe bruises.
Little remains to be done to the Nc
Kenny building 70 prepare it for &C.
:upancy. The building has received q
,oat of paint and presents a good ap-
pearance. Undoubtedly thi3 building
will not long remain without an &C.
;upant, as the business Of the city is
gradually working that way and this
will be desirable stand.
On Wednesday James Fay, who has
been at work at Blakely's camp. was
caught between q car and skid at the
hip. crushing him in horrible man.
ner. DR.. Flanagan was summoned
and went to the mans relief. Yester-
lay Mr.. Fay was brought to this city
and placed in the hospital. The doc
Tor says his case is very serious one.
Mrs. NJ. F. Hebron, Of San, Fran
cisco, and her daughter Nellie L., are
guests of Mrs. Dolan of this city.
Mrs. H., was an old-time resident Of
Olympia, and AS this is the first visit
she has made to her former home for
many years, and az it il the place of
the daughters nativity, the trip doubt
less possesses more than ordinary in
terest for them.
About 3 O'Clock Wednesday evening
an alarm of fire was turned in and
excitement WAS visible on
the part Of the people. There was no
fire, the alarm being given by some
parties who saw fire issuing from the
of the single mill ut such
an angle as to cause it to appear to
them that the upper story of Mr.. Hart
socks dwelling was in flames.
A meeting will be held at the Engine
house tonight for the perfection OF the
of the Horribles. All
who have promised to take part, and
any who feel 20 inclined are requested
to attend. 1t is important that the
full representation should be on hand
as the committee wish to know posi-
lively how many are to be in the
parade 60 that they can complete the
arrangements.
The American Lace Co., Of New
York, Main street, next to Central Ho
tel, have been 60 generously supported