Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-04-23

One oi the funniest things ever on
the street for many Il day va, Frank
first attempts to ride the
bike. He approached the task with a
determination that augurs success.
DIR. Newell will change his residence
next week to Orting, to Assume the
duties OF Physician ut the Soldiers
Home, a position to which he has been
appointed 10y the Board of Control.
McsSrS. W. II. knccland, James Nc
Reavy and Henry Foubcrt, all OF
Shelton, are guests ut the Carlton.
The latter gentleman is manager OF
Hotel Webb, in the above named city.
Algcr secured 4 verdict against
Howell for S22325 for labor, in the
Superior Court, Monday. In the case
of Simmons vs.. Billings, judgment
was accorded the plaintiff for $195.75.
Rev. Jos. +. Berry, editor of the
EpWonh Herald, organ OF the league
of that nome, will address the public
in the NJ. f.. Church tonight. The
public is cordially invited to be present.
The amount OF damages awarded
Mr.. J. NJ. Patton by the building of
the Jefferson street railroad track,
Wednesday, was nominal-only ST.
20. The jury was out about one hour.
1t is the consensus of opinion
among experienced fruit raisers that
the frost last Wednesday night passed
off without doing material harm to
the cherry blossoms now in their
prime.
The fact that actions speak louder
than words, is pretty good evidence
that the people of Olympia are de-
termined to make the best OF the COM
ing business season, despite executive
damphoolishness.
The Secretary of State, Superinten-
dent OF Public Instruction and Land
Commissioner visited Seattle this
week, in their official capacity as
State Land Commission, to look after
tide-land matters.
And now it comes to light that the
new tariff bill imposes duty OH some
of the ingredients which enter into
the manufacture of American chewing
gum. Let gum-chewing girls call a
remonstrance meeting at once.
Walter Chambers, of the City
Market, last week bought AZ head of
three-year-old steers, of James Glee-
son, Jr. of Elma, which are said to be
exceptionally fine cattle. The aver
age weight of the herd was 1850
pounds.
The STANDARD cordially seconds
Oly's suggestion fCra Strawberry and
Flower Festival this summer, in this
city. They have been very creditable
exhibits in the past and from present
indications We will be able to do still
better this year.
Word comes that Mr.. w. II. Clark,
who left here for Spokane few weeks
ago, has joined a prospecting expedi-
ton, and the party will leave Spo-
kane ON the Goth to put in several
months looking for mineral wealth in
the surrounding mountains.
Judge Orange Jacobs has been hold
ing court in this city since Monday,
and Judge Aver performing a like
service for him at Seattle. The OBJ
ject of the exchange is to hear cases
in which either gentleman is disquali-
fled by practice as attorneys before
they "donned the erminc."
The steamship Mexico leaves Seattle
for Alaska tomorrow. With this
steamer begins the new schedule of
passenger rates, which is as follows
From Olympia to Wranyel 1925 first
cabin $13 second class; to Juneau 1872
and $17; to Sitka $40 and $32. The
same rates will apply for the City of
Topeka sailing on the Goth inst.
Last Saturday Gordon A. Henry
made second attempt at suicide by
swallowing muriatic acid and zinc.
DIR. Newell promptly responded on
call and saved his life. The former
attempt was made several years ago,
and led to his commitment to the in
sane asylum at Fort Steilacoom. His
mania partakes of religious form.
Sawyer & Filley have removed their
drug store to new quarters in the
Chambers building, on the opposite
corner from their former stand,
which have been placed in elegant
shape for the trade of this enterpris-
ing firm. 1t is one of the neatest
business stands in the State and on
one of the best corners of the capital
city.
The Multnomah carried about 300
people from this place and Tacoma to
Port Orchard Sunday, to visit the big
warship Oregon. About three-fourths
of the party were from the City of
Destiny, however, as a report circulated
here that visitors would not be allowed
to go on board the ship while on the
ways kept many away. The report was
unfounded.
+. j. Boyd, who was bound over by