Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-03-20


at Madeira, Dakota, when the Presi-
dent, then plain Teddy" spent
much Of his time for two years in
riding bronchos and chasing bufialos
He says that Roosevelt was great
talker as we'll as rough-rider.
The Olympus Grill Rooom is a
thing OF the past, having closed down
Saturday with a somewhat elaborate
dinner given by State Printer Hicks
to his friends. The closing of this
first-class resort, which has been such
a success under the able management
OF Mr.. John Berkshire, is matter OF
regret, and it is hoped chat circum-
stances may warrant its re-opening in
the near future, which that gentle
man intimates is not improbable.
A wonderful case Of suspended ami
nation, or of death, exists at Tumwa.
ter our southern suburb. Thomas
Guslauder, a youth about 10 years of
age apparently died, about ten days
ago, but since then none of the condi-
tions which usually follow the great
change interviewed, the body has re.
manned limp with considerable color in
the eXremities. At last accounts, no
preparations had been made for burial.
the parents still indulging hope of
life.
Will NJ. Num-, Clerk of the Superior
Court OF this county, was united in
marriage, Saturday evening, to Miss
Laura r. Kindred, Rev. f. K. Loomis,
pastor of the Congregational Church,
officiating. Only a few intimate
friends were present, but the happy
couple have the best wishes of the
whole community. The bride is a
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E.
Kindred of Kamilchie, and has been
for several years past a saleslady in
MOttman's store.
George Haizeman, who was granted
letters of administration here on the es.
tate OF his wife, who had died pending
his suit for divorce, is about to bring
suit in Snohomish county against his
daughter, who had been appointed adj
ministratrix there, to have her removed
on the ground that the husband has a
prior right to be guardian of his wife's
property. He has secured the services
OF Israel & Mackay to uphold his con.
tention, which it is said will be re.
sisted by the daughter.
The work of dismantling the late
legislative halls has begun. The ar.
rangements for its use embraced re.
storing the building practically to the
condition it was in when leased for the
temporary capitol. 1t is expected
that sale of the lumber and doors will
about pay for the changes to be made.
J. c. Robinson who did the carpenter
work will tear it down, the Light &
Power Company will remove their
wires and fixtures, and the plumbers
will detach their pipes, without cost
to the State.
The decision of the Supreme Court
in the case of Elmer ]. Harpel for
custody of his son, against claim for
guardianship by his divorced wife is to
affirm the finding of the Superior
Court that the child shall remain
with the father. This has been long
and vigorously contested suit. the d.
vorced wife having remarked James
A. Elwell, Klondike capitalist, and
was thus we'll supplied with the
sinews for a protracted legal battle.
The decision of the Supreme Court
settles the matter finally.
Prof. Alexander J. Anderson, Presi-
cent of the State University from
1877 to 1888, and subsequently OF
Whitman College, Walla Walla, for a
term of eight years, died at the hos.
pital in this city, Tuesday. Prof.
Anderson was 70 years old, and his
whole life has been devoted to teach
ing. He had been in the hospital
many months hoping that season
Of rest would restore his waning
strength, but his steady progress to-
wards the grave was not checked by
careful treatment or prayers OF his
friends.
Beginning the first Monday in April
1903. the Board OF County Commits.
sioners will meet Mondays and Satur.
days of each week during tho month
or 20 long as the county business de.
mands attention. This is for the pur-
pose OF accommodating the people in
Thurston county. The first Monday
in each month will be given to consid.
ering bills and accounts against the
county; the following Saturday and
Monday to road and bridge matters
and the following Saturdays and Mon
days to such other matters as may be
presented.
Again the manager" of the local
theater, according to his quill, little
Oily, is to have better attractions, the
same old promise that was made when
he took charge of the service. If there
was the slightest foundation for truth
in the assurance, why was not ar
effort made at the beginning of the
season instead OF at its close? Why
did he foist upon the people succession
of transformers and pickup" At
fractions which only play the smaller
towns? Something more substantial
than promises must be made by on,
who has so palpably and PERSISTENT,
deceived the people.
E. w. Marston, of Oakland, Cal.
one OF tho Coburn heirs OF an estat,
valued at 81 ,000, 900 left by his uncle
Abner Coburn, once Governor o
Maine, has been in the city the pas
week to secure the sale of certain
timber lands in Chehalis county, val
ued at $4,000. His attorney, Geo. c
Israel, made trip to Montesano thi
week and secured q judgment from
Judge Irwin compelling partition o
the timber interests in that county
There are II heirs and Mr.. Coburr
represents IL original interests. The
sale will be made in June under tn
direction of I. c. Ellis, of this city, ,
gentleman we'll qualified for the task
The land in question is q small par
of timber lands acquired by the de
visor through his Northern Pacif,
holdings, and consists OF tracts strunI
all along the two thousand miles O