Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-06-11

anu family during his Official lncum-
hency.
Franklin Pierce, of Seattle, the con-
nltlator on the >eS-ion-lawS deal, wa,
IN town yesterday. Just what was
" III the wind this this time, has not
transpired.
The Fruit Growers Association have
shipped large consignment of straw
berries TO down Sound cities the past
week, and have begun the Shipment
OF cherries.
Mrs. J. NJ. McMurrav leave, ior san
Francisco by the Walla Walla, on
her next trip, Sunday; and G.. Kaui-
man leaves for Sitka by the Topeka
on same date.
Strawberry producers affirm that
the season for this delicious fruit will
not last more than two weeks longer,
unless the vines are drenched by
copious rains.
Hon. c. L. Cline, it is announced,
will head party for few weeks pros
pecting in the Olympic>. They start
out with their grub stake some
time next week.
Strawberries fell to IS cents per
crate, one day this week, when a glut
in the Tacoma and Seattle markets
caused Il countermand OF order for
the days shipment.
Miss Della Turpin, niece of Chief
OF Police Frank Taylor, left last Fri
day for her home in Kansas. She
had been resident here sever raj weeks
on visit to her relatives.
l.. J. Pichner has assumed charge of
the Washington Wooden Mills agency
in this city. Mr.. Klinkenberg, the
former agent, will go on the road as
for the company.
The bowling alley is again oper.
Although this may hardly be regarded
as a midsummer recreation with the
mercury column in the sos, it seems
to be quite well patronized.
Miss June Burr has returned from
protracted visit to friends in Seattle.
IT'S we'll. Her place is among her
many friends during the happy season
that her name commentaries.
The mast and spars for Will Fosters
new yacht Tillicum, was received
this week from the St. Paul and Ia
coma Lumber Co., of Tacoma. They
are ofspruce and a native product.
Since the Fourth comes on Sunday,
this year, our nations birthday will
be celebrated both on Saturday and
Monday to meet the ever-varying
interests different cities and towns.
Judge Millette sustained a fall from
his bicycle, in returning from Roy,
Sunday, on that danger-ground Ms
qually hill, from which he sustained
bruises that kept him indoors several
days.
"Coca-Cola" is an up-to date tonic
drink lately placed on draught at Saw.
yer & Filley's drug store. 1t is pleas.
ing and healthful summer beverage,
with just enough "kick" to it to give
it piquancy.
The logging camps will close next
week for a vacation till the close
of the national festivities on the
Fourth of July. Now aren't you
sorry that no steps have been taken
for a celebration?
Mrs. N. S. johnson, of the hotel
Olympia, received an elegant canopy.
topped Serrey from an Eastern manu-
facture this week. Ex-Councilman
Geo. B. Lane likewise received a fine
carriage from the East.
The heated term is approaching and
every precaution shonld be taken by
property owners to guard against the
outbreaking of destructive conflagra.
ton. Several cities are already suf-
fering from recent fires.
1t is now in order for experienced
fishermen to hunt for the habitat oil
the hypothetical big oyster, supposed
to exist yet undiscovered in the deep
waters of Puget Sound. There will
be millions in it"-when discovered
The only drawback in last Sundays
excursion from Seattle was the short
time allowed visitors to roam our
streets. The steamer did not arrive
here till nearly two o'clock and re.
manned only about three hours at the
wharf.
The Elks have decided to take Their
outing next Monday evening. 1t will
partake of the nature OF moonlight
excursion, and the placid waters Of
our bay will be utilized as the temper.
airy playground of the "Best People
on Earth"
The hoodlums who disturb the Sal
walton Army will be punished. For.
bearance has ceased to be a virtue
and if the young toughs persist in
their deviltry, restraint will have te
be placed upon them by the strong
hand of the law.
A number of students from Olym.
pia and vicinity are expected to &C
down to participate in the commence
ment exercises of Vashon College