Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-08-11

Sunday. They say the rain had a
wonderful effect on the potato crop,
which was suffering greatly from lack
of rain.
Mrs. HOPKINS Ill Mrs. Hopkins
was brought to Olympia from Oakdale
Wednesday, suffering from an attack
Of dropsy. She is at the home of her
son, George S. Hopkins, on the East
side, where she is given every possible
attention.
SEsIoUsLY ILL-J. w. Smith we'll
known resident of the East side was
taken suddenly i'll, Tuesday night, with
congestion of the lungs. He suffered
intense pain and at times the watchers
thought he was dead. He rallied how
ever, and began to recover slowly and
is now dong well.
IT WILL Miss THE Dock. - The
channel now being dredged will mis-
the north part of Percival's dock for
quite distance. 1t VIII come quite
close, however, opposite the freight
house. Mr.. Percival, to get the full
benefit of the channel, will either have
to extend his dock or have dredging
done at his own expense.
THE PICNIc NEXr SUNDAY.-Don't
forget the Germania picnic at the Fair
Grounds, Sunday. Everything to eat
and drink will lie provided, and much
that will amuse has been arranged for :,
and 1t promises to he the greatest fete
OF the outdoor season. 1t is given I'M
der the management of a. Boesl, Vice
President of the Germania Society.
IT WOULD Nor WoRK.-An effort
was made Wednesday to decorate the
band stand with a flag, or pennant,
but owing to the shOrtness of the staff
the flag did not make a good showing
and was removed. A staff of the
proper height and neat flag at the
top OF it on great occasions, would add
to the attractiveness of the square.
A STRONG PRoTEsT-Captain l..
Wiley of the steamer Multnomah
went to Port Townsend, Tuesday, with
a statement of facts AS to the alleged
overlooking OF his steamer, on the oc-
casion of the Methodist picnic, july
~, together with strong petition
from State, county, city officers and
prominent citizens asking that the
fine OF yl 900 be RENTED.
AN ALLEGED ERRoR-It is claimed
that the space between Percival's dock
and the channel that is being dredged
Is due to an error in the survey of the
harbor In laying down the harbor lines.
The error occurred in running one of
the principal lines at right angles with
Fourth street at point where there
was a slight turn in the street thus
causing it to swerve to the west as it
extended north.
A WARNING.-Persons who go boat
riding are warned not to go near the
dredger pontoons while the tide is
running out. When the tide is strong
the pontoons cause the water to whirl
into "A suct on strong enough to carry
a boat under. One boat was upset
Wednesday by this suction, but fortu-
nately nobody was injured. Keep
away from the pom toons, if you wish
to escape ducking.
A WEDDING.-William Morford, of
Sunnydale, King county, and Miss
VEINS Mumford, of this city, were
married at the residence OF the bride.
last night, in the presence of members
OF the family and number of friends.
Rev. DR.. Blight performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs Morford are well
known in Olympia. Their many
friends wish them much happiness.
They will leave for Sunnydale to-
morrow morning.
SUFFERING FAMILIEs.-Those in
terested in charity work organizations
say there is considerable suffering
among people who are out of money
and cannot obtain work. These
families, too, are those whom their
neighbors little suspect OF being hard
up. One butcher is furnishing meat
to 26 families that are unable to pay.
at present. He allows them rations
with the expectation of getting his
money some time in the future.
GRAND DoINGs AT THE PARK.-Sun-
day, the Goth inst, will be a gala day
at the Fair Grounds. Miss Hazel
Reyes, the famous aeronaut, will
make an ascension to the height of
5000 feet, or more than half mile,
and descend by the aid of parachute.
The San Jose Mercury in alluding to
this greatest lady erialist of America
says: 1.-THE ascension was complete
success, and the daring deed was
never.to-be-forgotten sight to all who
witnessed it,"
SATISFACTORY WEATHER.-Director
Alciatore of the State weather service
says the weather during the last six
weeks has literally been made to order.
1t has been everything the farmers
could desire. Wheat is doing we'll and
crops of all kinds are far beyond the
reach OF bad weather. Wheat is being
threshed in the southeastern part Of
the State. While there has been no
increase in the acreage this year the
yield will be heavier per acre than it
was last year.
The PRICE OF BAcON.-People who
have been out camping for week or
more came home with the expecta.
tation of finding bacon down to a
reasonable price, in view of the sweep
ing reduction recently made by the
packers. They were disappointed,
however, by the announcement OF the
urbane Olympia butchers that the
wholesalers in this part of the country
had SO much bacon on hand that it
would be some time before it would
be worked off so the new prices would
be enjoyed by the consumer.
MARCH OF IMrRovEMNT.-As short
term of years ago, Chinaman carried
his vegetables through the streets OF
Olympia upon the ancient bamboo
pole across his shoulder. He next
his garden truck in rather
decent looking wheelbarrow. His next
was one horse cart,
then, q secondhand delivery wagon.
Now, he proudly sits upright on the
spring seat OF a neat two-horse wagon,
smoking a meerchaum and peddling
first-class vegetables from house to