Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-06-19

smart allecks," when steered up
against the nut game at the circus, to
have responded, with stalwart empha-
sis, wall nutw
Gov. McGraw has appointed Fran
els A. White, of Everett, Trustee for
the Western Washington Hospital for
the Insane to till the place of John E.
McManus, resigned.
The upper story of the residence Of
Chas. Hewitt, at Tumwater was de-
stroyed by fire about II o'clock, Tues
day night. The building was owned
by the Light and Power Co.
Archie Chappell. of Bucoda, aged
II, has been committed to the asylum
at Fort Steilacoom. 1t is said that
his insanity has resulted FROM a fall
received when only seven years of age.
Mr.. Neutier, the jeweller, was so
we'll pleased with the acting of La Pc
tite Lille that he presented the infan-
tile prodigy with an amythist-ruby
ring, of which she feels deservedly
proud.
Notwithstanding the warnings of
the press, quite a number Of gudgeons
were caught by the circus fakirs, and
OF class, too, who should have known
better than to bet on thimble-rigging
devices.
A new song bird has made its APP
pearance in this vicinity and it is to he
hoped that the beautiful creature has
come to stay. Its soft call and pecu-
liar markings are puzzling our nat
uralists.
Flower thieves are plying their me-
farious practices and in many instances
rare and valuable plants are pulled up
and roots and all are carried off to bloom
and shed their fragrance in unknown
gardens.
A lawn tennis club has been or
ganized in this city, with A. A. Linds-
ley as President and H. ID. Cowles
Secretary and Treasurer, and men,
bership of 50, to "kill time" this
The ninth anniversary of the Alum
nj of the Olympia Collegiate Institute
will take place, this year, in the form
of a picnic at some point down the
Sound, next Wednesday, June pa
little carnival, as it were.
A son OF Mr.. Weatherby, of East
side, eight years OF age, had both legs
broken OH the evening of the 18th
inst, by falling from a moving wagon
and the passage OF one of the wheels
over the limbs below the knee. He
likewise sustained internal injury.
The Lincoln Republican Club, at
its meeting, Saturday night, appointed
a committee to arrange for a ratifica-
ton meeting soon as the mountain at
st. Louis moves" They have their
necks craned to shout for whoever
heads the ticket and for whatever the
platform may contain.
Mud Bay I indians constitute the
principal religious element among
their people in the upper Sound
country. They have the credit of
sending number of native evange-
lists into the field who are doing a
good work in redeeming their brethren
from their ancient superstitions.
Robt. Mari, the Eastside druggist,
was seriously injured last Saturday,
while assisting in loading some house.
hold effects into a wagon. The horses
became frightened and ran away, up
setting the wagon. Mr.. Mari was
thrown against a timber pile sustain
ing painful bruises, and his face was
cut.
Rev. ]. R. Thompson will preach a
preparatory communion sermon in
the Presbyterian church this evening
at 8 O'Clock. He will also preach at
the same place Sunday, morning and
evening. The communion of the
Lords Supper will be administered in
connection with the Sabbath morning
service.
On Wednesday afternoon of last
week, Miss Birdie Fraker and Mr..
Gamble, of Tacoma, were united in
marriage. at the NJ. E. parsonage, in
this city, by Rev. G. H. Feese, the
pastOr. Mrs. Gamble is q sister of
Mrs. Feese. The happy couple i'm
mediately left for Portland on their
bridal tour.
There should be a railing or other
efficient protection at the northwest
corner of Fourth and Columbia
streets. The sidewalk is high from
the ground and since the fence
has been removed there is moth
ing to prevent an unwary pedestrian
from dangerous fall. The attention
of the street committee is called to
this matter.
1t may not be generally known that
while the accommodations for perma-
nent or transient guests at Temple
Flat, are first-class in every particular,
the rates are in accordance with the
times, and much lees than at what
equal accommodations may be Sc
secured in so.called first.class hotels.
Give Temple Flat a trial and see if
this is not true.
The Fourth will be celebrated az