Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-12-29

their residence, on the corner OF
Columbia and Union streets, and alb
stracted property OF considerable
value, besides plundering the pantry.
Among the articles taken was
valuable watch, presented to his
daughter by Mr.. Brown, with the in
scription Lulu" on the inner case.
The thieves doubtless witnessed the
exit OF the family, and pursued their
object with deliberation, for the search
for valuables had evidently been
thorough, and with the electric lights
at full blaze to aid them in their work.
A SMALL BLAzE.-An alarm OF fire,
Wednesday night, brought out the de-
partment in excellent style. 1t was
occasioned by a blaze in the upper
story OF the Prather building, corner
of Washington and Fourth streets,
Immediately above DR.. Riley's office.
The flames were subdued without the
use of the apparatus, and the result
footed up nothing worse than a scare.
DIR. Riley's books and effects were
kindly removed from his Office and de-
posted in the middle of the street,
Notwithstanding it was evident from
the first that the fire could be easily
controlled.
AFFLICTED WITH LA GRIPPE.-La
grippe, it seems, is no respecter Of
persons, and has had the temerity to
seize the Mayor OF this city by the
throat, while visiting the Mayor of the
city of New York. Whether there
was any dispute as to the timeliness
OF certain social customs, as has been
reported of a similar meeting OF the
executives of the Carolinas, or not,
reports do not state, but that our
municipal representative is at present
hors du combat is very generally con-
ceded. He is better, however, and
may be expected home soon.
DEMoREsT GOLD MEDAL CONTEST. =
A Gold Medal Contest takes place at
Olympia Theater, tonight, between
Leila Giles, May Overhulse, Minnie
Adams, Lawrence George, Frank Cot
ter and Wilbert McQuarie, successful
contestants for the silver medals, in
the classes organized and trained by
Miss Page. The proficiency displayed
by the students under this system of
instruction is simply wonderful. The
price Of admission has been placed at
ten cents for adults and five cents for
children under twelve years Of age.
FOREsTERs ELECT OFFICERs.-Court
Capital, No. 7,94S, Ancient Order of
Foresters, Wednesday evening, elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Chief Ranger, w. A. Andrews;
Sub-Chief Ranger, E. d. Peasley;
Financial Secretary, Leopold Dobrin
Recording Secretary, ]. T. Bethel;
Treasurer, w. w. Bettman; Senior
Woodward, o. E. Stickler; Junior
Woodward, J. B. Schofeld; Senior
Beadle, L. A. Schrutt; Junior Beadle,
AL. Muirhead.
Met WITH AN AccIDENT.-Chas.
French met with an accident, Wednes-
day, in Young's single mill, at Sher-
lock, which will deprive him OF the
use of the thumb and fore-fnger of
the right hand. 1t is thought that
the digets may be saved. but the effort
Of the surgeon is more to retain the
outlines OF the hand than hope of SER
vice that they may be able to render.
This is the seventh operator who has
been injured in the same mill since
June.
WILL RESUME HER TRIPs.-The
steamer Multnomah will resume her
schedule, next week, departing every
morning at 6 80, on the Olympia-Se-
attic route. She has been undergoing
repairs the past month at Seattle, and
has been almost entirely rebuilt. A
new bottom, new timbers, and refit-
ting throughout, has placed her in
frst-class condition for service.
ANOTHER Day GOODS SToRE.-It
comes to us from an excellent author
ity that in about fortnight new dry
goods emporium and general furnishing
store will be established in this city,
with ample capital to keep up full
stock direct from manufacturers and
importers. ......