Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-05-23

covered in this county. This is To-
Gated on land on Mud Bay belonging
to Mr.. &. Rosehthal, and like Mr..
Sellers, nothing can convince him
that there are not millions in it," 1t
resembles yellow ochre somewhat in
color aud consistency, and has been
pronounced by painters to be an ex-
cellent pigment for outdoor painting
The Secretary of State had to make
a second award of the printing sup
plies, which was at first divided be-
tween the two contestants, the Ameri.
can and the Richmond paper COM
panies. 1t seems that Mr. Miller, who
represented the former, demurred to
the economic arrangement, and by rec
concentration OF the Attorney General,
who was called in as counsel and arbi-
traitor, the whole contract was awarded
to the American Paper Co.
+. NJ. Reed, Grand Secretary F. and
a. NJ, and concordant Masonic orders
has given notice that the annual
meetings will be held at Tacoma on
the following dates: The Grand Com
mandary OF Knights Templar, Wednes-
day, June 18th; Grand Chapter Royal
Arch Masons, Friday. June 9th;
Grand Council Royal and Select Ma
sons, Monday, June 9th; Grand Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons, Tuesday,
June 10th, and Grand Chapter East
ern Star, Thursday, June 18th.
The Mason County Logging Co.
have just received from Lima, Ohio, a
new form of locomotive, specially
adapted for steep grades and hauling
heavy loads. 1t will not be noted for
speed, which is by gearing sacrificed to
power, the eight drivers being attached
to central shaft. The engine weighs
100000 pounds, is wood burner and
has fire box about the size of the
texas of a steamboat. 1t made the
run from the East attached to a freight
train, with its machinery disconnected.
Mr.. Israel has bought of the Nc
Kenny estate block As of the Crosby
addition to this city. 1t is situated at
the head OF Main street north and east
of the curve on the bluff overlooking
Tumwater. 1t is one OF the finest res.
idence sites in the city, commanding a
splendid view OF part of Budd's Inlet,
the head OF the Sound and quaint old
Tumwater, with her beautiful success
sion OF cascades. 1t is Mr.. rs inten.
ton to build residence on the tract.
The purchase price was dirt cheap"
only $500.
The Eastside Lumber Co., composed
ofG. S. Allen. Henry Mallory and John
Graft, has been dissolved by division
of property. Mr.. Allen relinquishes
all ownership in the Eastside mill, on
Jefferson street, aid the other partie.
give him clear title to the mill on
Westside, a mile and half from town,
and paying him $500 in cash. Mr..
II. Crowell, lately from Nebraska, will
be associated with Messrs. Mallory and
Graft in operation OF the Eastside mill,
and Mr.. Allen will personally manage
the smaller mill on the opposite side
OF the bay.
Mr.. F. w. Humphrey, who is soon
to open the tea and coffee store in
this city, is son of the well-known
pioneer. who many years ago, and for
many years. kept house of entertain.
ment at Humphreys Landing" on
the Cowlitz river, where all the old
timers slept their second night on
making a three days trip from Port
land to this city. The hosiery was
noted for excellent fare, the relish for
which was doubtless sharpened by the
arduous nature of the trip. The old
settlers, and doubtless many of the
new corners, will accord Mr.. Humphrey
a cordial welcome to our business
circle.
In the merry-gO round contest for
the gold watch resulted in it being
awarded to Miss Hall. Saturday after.
noon the friends OF Miss Hall planked
down 1926 and bought all the remain
ing tickets the management had,
thereby ending the contest" but not
80 in the minds of the friends of Miss
Rosie Hubbard, who was giving her
opponent a merry race, and insisted
that the merry.go round management
should have had enough tickets to last
until the close of the contest that
night. The matter was finally Sc tiled
by Mr.. Hawley. the manager, purchas.
ing and giving to Miss Hubbard
watch just like Miss Halls.
The job of planking Fourth street i.
progressing very favorably. The Light
and Power Co. have their track recon.
structed from Jefferson street to the
new courthouse and the planking, un.
der the personal supervision OF Messrs.
Cotter and Forbes, the contractors, is
not much behind it. The covering
laid is this time made OF "sized" four
inch plank, and is as smooth as
dancing floor, and will doubtless last
much longer than the rough lumber
formerly used, which left projections
for the heavy teams to splinter and
the boards shatter by heavy jolts. The
job, it is thought, is . good one. and
when completed will last decade or
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