Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-02-24


hunters, 1T took dozen rifle-shots to
dispatch the brute, which made a des-
perate struggle for life.
Mr.. Byrne, the grocer, will soon
move into his corner building on JEFF
ierson and Fourth streets, the prem
ises lately vacated by Mark Jones' tin.
ware store. 1t is a large and fine
salesroom, and will enable Mr.. B. to
display his fine stock to much better
advantage than in his present quar-.
tiers.
Benheimer has begun business for
himself in the plumbing line on Fourth
street, adjoining the McKenny build.
ing, and his shop is already crowded
with orders. Ben" is an expert at
bicycle repairing, as we'll as tin-smith-
ing and pipe-laying, and if you want a
good job by thorough mechanic, see
him.
The Normal School appropriation
bills, measures that were in part
vetoed two years ago by the Executive,
find him in a more gracious mood
now, for while he does not approve the
bills he announces his determination
not to veto any part of the liberal
appropriations for all these State
institutions.
The Olympia Fire Department will
hold one of their old-time jollifcation
meetings at their headquarters to-
morrow evening. The object of their
POLARITY" is, doubtless a prospect of
reorganization and restoration of its
former efficiency. Refreshments will
be on tap and feast of reason and flow
of soul will doubtless be the order of
the occasion.
James Miller and family, who lately
came from North Yakima, are sorely
afflicted by the dangerous illness of
their two sons, Walter and Charles,
aged 10 and 6 years respectively, the
former being afflicted with spinal
meningitis and the younger lad with
typhoid fever. They are being cared
for at the hospital by order of the
county physician.
Several attempts at burglary were
made on Westside Saturday and Sun
day nights. Attempts were made to
enter the residences of Winstanley,
Darling and Percival, but neither
were successful. the miscreants being
unable to effect an entrance of the
two former dwellings, and only OBJ
tanned a few eatables from the pantry
at the latter house.
Mr.. Lister, of the Pioneer foun-
dry, says that the business he has done
the past two months excels that of
any like period OF his experience in
this city. He now has large order
for car-wheels for the logging company,
and this with miscellaneous orders
will keep his cupula hot for an indefi-
mite season. He is now running a
blast every other day. Another large
lathe has been ordered for his finish
ing department.
"The Nugit," appears on a Fourth
street restaurant sign-board, leaving
the by-passer to judge of its meaning
by glance through the window, where
fritters and frijoles, and steaks and
sausage, are expressive symbols OF a
calling that is poorly expressed by the
hieroglyphical figures at the entrance.
The Interpretation of the legend has
been given as !" Nugget" but even then
the N on one side is unlike that letter,
or any other character, in the English
alphabet.
The body of Mrs. John w. Rankin.
who died in Portland Saturday night,
was brought to this city for interment,
and buried Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
r. was an Olympia girl. Miss Gertrude
Phillips, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Phillips, and was q young lady of
beauty and culture. She was married
about nine years ago to John w.
Rankin, of the N. p. Land Depart
ment. They resided at Tacoma, but
Mrs. r. was in Portland for medi-
cal treatment for a nervous affection
Of long standing. The heartfelt SYM
pathy of the whole community is &C.
corded the afflicted parents under this
extreme depth Of sorrow that has fallen
upon them.
The death OF Rev. John r. Thomp-
son. chaplain Of the First Washington
Regiment of Infantry, at Manila, last
Sunday, was a shock to our people
and matter of universal regret
throughout the State. He was pic
neer. No man was better known, or
enjoyed higher reputation for faith
full and honest work in the Lords
vineyard. He was for many years
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
in this city. He was at one time a
member OF the upper branch of the
Territorial Legislature. He always
took an active part in political matters
bearing upon moral reform. He was
a man OF middle age, of Scotch de-
scent, and had been employed at the