Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-08-22

HeW warehouse. But few weeks Will
suffice to remove all traces of the late
destructive fire.
Mr.. ]. c. Rathbun has opened law
Office in the Percival building, corner
Fourth and Columbia streets. During
his residence in this city his energy
and unquestioned integrity have made
him host OF friends who join in wish
ing him success.
The high bridge on Eastside, built
by Mr.. Ellis years ago, for logging
purposes, was burned few days ago,
it is supposed by design. 1t was a
great convenience to the residents of
our southeast suburbs, and its loss will
be seriously felt.
Rev. J. l.. Nevius lectured Tuesday
evening, in the Presbyterian church,
on "China, Corea and Japan" which
countries lie is eminently qualified
from observation to describe. The
lecture has been highly commended by
those who heard it.
Mr.. n S. Porter was the recipient of
beautiful pair of cuff buttons from
Harmony Lodge F. and A. NJ, on the
evening of the 18th inst, as token of
appreciation OF his efforts as lecturer,
the occasion being the close OF series
of addresses on Masonry.
Messrs. Toklas & Kaufman have
lost several pieces of clothing lately
from their exhibit at the doors, and
suspicion having fallen on a man
by the name of Thomas Ryan, who
has exposed goods of doubtful owner
ship for sale, he has been arrested and
held to answer to the charge Of lar
ceny.
The Salvation Army appeared en-
the streets as usual Wednesday even
ing, despite the fact that they were
practically destitute of house and
home. their lease to Champion Hall
having expired They announce their
determination to " fight it out OH that
line" if they have to camp beneath
the trees.
A lively time was had at the special
school tax election, last Tuesday. A
large part of the voters were married
women and their daughters who
fought like Amazons on either side
for the supremacy. After the votes
were counted the result showed that
lS4 ballots had been cast for "Tax
yes" and 76 ballots for "Tax no."
Miss Dora Sternberg left Wednes-
day on trip to Chicago, where she
goes ON visit of recreation as we'll as
business. She was accompanied by
Mrs. Theodore Brown who goes on a
visit to her relatives. Miss s. will
probably be absent for several months,
and during her sojourn in the metrop-
oils will select stock of seasonable
goods for ladies' wear.
The Thurston county teachers ex-
animation closed, on Saturday, with
very creditable results, The following
teachers were applicants: Inez Town
send and Lizzie NJ. Conine, Centralia !;
Kate L. Ward, Tumwater; Alice E.
Parsons and Anna v. Parsons, Cham
bers Prairie; Sarah E Page. Mamie 8.
Nice lerken, Rose A. Broden and Adel-
bert o. Ames, Olympia. Two first
grade certificates, were issued, five
second grade and two third grade.
The examining board consisted of L.
P. Yemen, L. E. Follansbee and Janet
Moore.
Mr.. B. P. Van Trump, Of Yelm,
came to town Tuesday. He lately
made partial ascent of Mt. Rainier,
with party which went to the sum-
NIT. As Mr.. Van T. had performed
the feat several years ago, lie con-
tented himself with remaining at the
snow-line, while the aerial voyagers
performed their toilsome journey to
the CLOUDS. Among the party who as
cended to the top was Miss Fay Fuller,
daughter OF Mr.. E. N. Fuller, of the
Tacoma Erery Sunday. Miss F. is the
first woman who has performed this
notable feat.
Mary w. Galloway, wife Of Moses
Galloway, died at Tenino, ON the
18th instant, after short but Sc
we're illness. She was born at Red
Dog. Nevada county, California, Nov.
81, 1862, and was married to her hus-
band Nov. 80, 1882. She was a wo-
man of exemplary conduct, and kind
and affectionate disposition. She
leaves many friends to mourn her
loss. Her sufferings were somewhat
alleviated by the unremitting care and
attention of many friends, and the
large attendance at the funeral SER
vices indicated the high respect in
which her memory was held.
Essie Title, the popular actress who
during former engagements here has
made many warm friends, will appear
at Columbia Hall on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings of next
week, supported by an able company.
Miss Title is one of the few dramatists
who has been able to fill an engage
ment of months duration in Portland.
Her strength lies in the careful study
of each part, and making it a part Of
her own being. The play Monday
night will be Divorce" a piece in
which she is highly commended.
Tuesday night 1.-THE Danites" will be
presented, and Wednesday "Sea of
Ice," another piece in which she has