Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-04-19

naturally arises, how can our little
neighb0r make the assertion with st
much assurance
The funeral rites oi the late Mrs
J. :. Newcomb were held Yesterday
afternoon at the residence of :. T.
Wiman, corner OF Second and Ounce
streets, under the auspices o! the
Eastern Star lodge, OF which she was
an honored member.
The Chamber OF Commerce has ap-
pointed l.. b. Faulkner, +. G. Kreider
George II. Funk and Mayor Reinhart,
with one to be selected, to make ar
engagements for entertainment of the
Presi !ent during his flying visit to
this city next month.
II. J. Wilson and Ada Curtain were
united III marriage at the Catholic
parsonage by Rev. Father Saindon,
Monday. Mr.. Wilson is Il wcll-known
woodsman and the bride has been a
popular teacher. Both have host of
friends who extend their greetings.
State Superintendent Bryan has re.
voked the certificate of Miss Lottie
Carroll, Lewis county teacher, for
failure to attend the late county in
stitute or to give an excuse for non.
attendance. This action seems arbi-
trary, but it is fully supported by law
1t is probable that the general gov
eminent will ask the State to return
the tide-lands on Hope Island, to the
Squadron Indians, as it has been shown
they we're included in q treaty made
by Gen. Isaac l. Stevens soon after the
institution of the Territorial govern.
ment.
The sparrows are bull ding their
nests in any convenient niche OF
cavity they can find. The robins do
not build their nests till the fruit
trees are covered with protecting
leaves. Is this instinct or reason?
And if it is only instinct, what is in,
stinct?
The sale OF the courthouse and the
poor farm has been set for May 25th
by the County Commissioners. 1t is
expected of course that the court
house will 60 to the State on formal
bid, but the poor farm may be the
object OF competition, one-half the
purchase money to be paid down, and
the remainder in year.
The County Commissioners have
leased the Mckinney building for six
months while making up their mind
what to do in deciding the perplexing
question presented of permanent 10.
cation OF a courthouse. The rental
paid for the two upper stories is $3.50
per month, with heating, elevator and
janitor service. The lease begins Aug
LIST.
The home OF Willis Farrow, on
Eighth street, between Eastside and
Boundary was completely ruined by
fire, about 2 o'clock yesterday after.
noon. The furniture was, however
nearly all saved by the quick action of
neighbors. The building is q small
story and half building belonging to
Pat. Dolar. His loss will be about
5000, covered by insura nee.
A splendid opportunity is afforded
somebody who wishes to engage in
farming, by sale of the Poor Farm
situate about II miles from town. 1t
comprises ITO acres, 60 of which are
under cultivation, and some excellent
buildings &C with the farm. The only
reason for selling is the belief enter
tanned by the Commissioners that a
farm may be operated at less expense
nearer town.
Land Commissioner Calvert has
changed the length of term for lease
of tide-lands. Contracts for 80 years
have invariably been made by the
State, but Mr.. G. has reduced the
maximum term to five years, under
the well-founded belief that circum'
stances affecting land values may ina
terially change in that time, and to
make a long time lease would result in
loss to the State.
The deed the city has made to the
State of Sylvester Park reads that il
shall revert to the city if the court
house OF which it becomes an ad-
junct, is ever used for other purposes
than q State house, and that the sec.
ton of Washington street vacated to
make it into a continuous plat, shall
likewise be restored as a thOrOughfare
should tho use of the building as q
capitol be discontinued.
Mr.. Binheimer, the bicycle doctor
is not without trouble. He keeps 9
livery stable of the silent steed," as
we'll as an infrmary to promote theil
we'll being, and therein lies his mis-
fortune. Two well-appearing strang-
ers rented wheels of him Sunday and
departed for parts unknown; at least
they have not returned, and the stalls
that once knew the wheels it is feared
will remain vacant evermore."
Mrs. Gottfeldt, who lives at the
foot of Washington street. has filed
objection with the City Council
against placing the old Gold Bar res.
taurant building on the stub-end oil
that thoroughiare, although it may be
enveloped with q bright halo of his.
toric associations. She seems to think
that facility for handling her stove.
wood more than compensates for
what sentiment attaches to the move.
ment.
A horse and buggy belonging to E
McReynolds, performed some very in
credible feats in this city, Wednesday.
The horse started to run and was closely
followed by the buggy over nearly all
the principal streets of the city, with
out damage to the horse, vehicle, OF
the people on the streets. 1t was
noted, however, that the bicycles gave
the runaway the right-of way, an oc'
currence so unusal as to merit specia,
mention.
David Cook, an aged man who has
spent many years in the community
died at his shack on Eastside, Tues
day-at least that was the time his
dead body was found when an en-