Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-10-03


corners into Olympia after the settle
ment OF the Capital contest. and every
body should be ready to welcom,
them.
After short blaze in the carly part
OF the evening, the electric lights were
suddenly cxtingui>hed, last night, ow
ing TO a slight mishap at the power
house.
Mr.. I. n. Allen, who was nominated
for County Clerk, by the Democratic
Convention, declines to serve, and the
Central Committee have placed the
name of l.. NJ. Atkins on the ticket
for that office.
A large crowd assembled at the
Fourth street draw, this morning tO
witness the passage Of the big dredger
from the lower to the upper wa
tiers OF the bay. The dredger was
towed through by the Doctor.
Mr.. J. NJ. Rice, a competent fresco
! painter, has become resident OF our
city, and will attend to all orders in
his line o. business, as well as sign
painting. Mr. II. will decorate the
auditorium Of Olympia Theater.
! The Olympia foundry is turning out
considerable work in line of castings.
1t has an excellent pattern-mal;er
When this fact is known, there
is little doubt but that it will receive
highly remunerative patronage.
Madam rumor says that next week
the Reriew will appear rs morning
paper, filling "a iong-felt want" as an
advocate of Republican principles. 1t
will, it is said, be backed by ample cap
ital, to make it permanent institu-
ton.
The big Bowers dredger arrived this
morning in our harbor, and will at
once be placed at work filling in the
Northern Pacific depot grounds. 1t
will force mud through pipe a mile
long, which is considerably more than
the big squirt OF the Tribune can do.
There is marked revival i'll the
real estate business. AS the time
comes apace when Olympia will be de-
clared the capital of Washington.
Close observers are looking for in
vestments. Many OF these individuals
are strangers and are prepared to ex-
pend large amounts of money in this
vicinity.
The big Bowers scow, which COW
ers nearly an acre of ground, is steadily
employed in carrying immense loads
of fir boughs to the Northern Pacific
bulkhead, at the head of the bay.
These are interlaced between two rows
of piles all around their waterfront,
enclosing space which will be filled
by the dredger.
A reception was held at the resi-
dence of Hon. A. P. Fitch, Thursday
evening, by the Congregational So
ciety, in honor of their new pastor,
Mr.. Diven, and his amiable wife.
About eighty OF our prominent citizens
were present, and seemed to enjoy to
the utmost the musical programme
provided for the occasion. ..
Unitarian services at Tacoma Hall,
corner Fourth and Columbia streets,
Sunday IL A. NJ. and 7 80 P. NJ, Ma
poleon Hoagland, minister. Morn
ing subject, "Man's Origin and Rank. "
In the evening the discourse will be a
lecture entitled "On Wheels from
Kansas to Sonora" Sunday school
Immediately following the morning
service.
A telegram from Annie Pixley
dated in New York on the LIST, after
her return from Europe, expresses re
gret that she will not be able to come
west soon enough to open Olympus
Theater at the time designated. She
will probably be here sometime in the
season of 1891, and will then visit hel
old home-Clympia-and appear in
some of the plays which have given
her a worldwide reputation.
The Eunice Goodrich Comedy Co.
performed in Columbia Hall Wednes-
day evening. in Bobolink," and last
evening in Dads Boy" the leading
parts being taken by Miss Goodrich
who is a charming actress. Her sup
port is likewise good. Tonight
Wanted, a Husband" will be pre-.
sented, and Saturday evening, "Inno'
cent Salt" A matinee will be held
Saturday afternoon, at 2 p. NJ, at
which the musical play Cinderella,
will be performed. We bespeak fol
this company liberal support, as
they amply deserve success.
The Democrats Of Thurston county
met in Columbia Hall, Saturday, and
made the following nominations
Legislature, A. H. Chambers, Olympia
B. F. Ruth, Yelm; Attorney, ]. r.
Mitchell, Olympia; Sheriff, G. S.
Prince, Bucoda; Treasurer, o. R
Simenson, Olympia; Auditor, Walter
Crosby, Olympia; Surveyor, Theodore
Young, Olympia: Assessor, ]. c. Co
nine, Yelm; Commissioners, 7. C.
Van Epps, Olympia; B. b. Smith
Bucoda; J. X. Littlcjohn, Black
River; School Superintendent, L. r.
Byrne, Bucoda; Coroner, Peter Cook
Olympia; Wreckmaster, Henry Had
Ian, Olympia.
The Gelbaugh mill, at Tumwater
now owned by the Olympia Light and
Power Co., only awaits its wheel
to be set in motion. 1t has one
OF the best sets of machinery for man
ufacturing flour, by the roller process
Lon the coast, embracing as it does all
Tim movements to date. The dam
lately nut in by the company is q