Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-04-06

ton when it was granted. The pro-
prletors have been cited to appear on
the night OF the 10th and show cause
why it should not be done.
The Supreme Court has denied a
motion to dismiss the appeal in the
case of Bartlett Doe estate We. Tenino
Coal and Iron Co., an action involving
the ownership of personal property OF
the old Bucoda coal mines, which suit
attracted considerable attention in the
lowor court several months ago.
Mr.. Percival has served the city
with protest against the new lOca-
ton OF the city float, claiming that it
trespasses on his bounds. II is a
matter, however, that an accurate
survey may determine, and if his sur.
mise is true, it ends the matter, and
some other location will have to be
| chosen.
The fire alarm from 43 yesterday
afternoon was caused by the burning
OF window drapery in Frank Dickin-
sons room on the upper story of the
old Barnes bank bnilding. on Main
street, now owned by DIR. Mitchell. A
small stream from a garden hose was
sufficient to extinguish the fire. Its
origin is mystery. The damage,
which falls on the occupant, is about
$50.
The State Tax Commission has de.
cided that the personal property of
Indians to whom land has been al.
lotted and who have a qualified inter.
est that will in time develop into full
title, is taxable in this State. The
written opinion which is submitted by
Commissioner yesterday, is, however,
in conflict with that of Agent Web
ster, in charge of the Colville reserva-
ton. The opinion was rendered in
reply to an inquiry from the Assessor
OF Ferry county.
P. NJ. Troy has been appointed by
the County Commissioners to fill the
unexpired term as Prosecuting Attor.
ney created by the resignation of
Horatio Alling. Mr.. Troy will resign
the Office of City Attorney in a few
days, soon as the work now in hand is
completed. The only other name
mentioned for the place was that of j.
X. Mitchell, who declined the offer. In
fact neither gentleman wanted the
office. which not only sought but EN-.
braced the man.
The plans for floating wharf for
small boats, at the north end of Per-
cival dock has been submitted to the
State Land Commissioner for approval.
1t will be 30 by GO feet in area built OF
cedar logs and fir planking, and will
have q warehouse 20 by 30 feet for
temporary storage of products brought
in or shipped out, as we'll as protec.
ton OF rsers from Indictment weather
in the rainy season, as occasion may
frequently require. The float will
be firmly anchored by piles.
Our people have very generally
taken up the shovel and the hoo, these
fine days, to turn over Mother Earth
for stimulating the growth OF the
ever-welcome garden vegetables and
delightful flowers. Whether the re.
mainder of the OSTRICH which favors
hanging up the fiddle and the bow
during working hours, is being oh.
served, We know not, but the tinkle OF
the piano on every hand indicates
that the fairer portion OF humanity
have not fully awakened to the fact
that Springtime is near.
Millard Lemon is moving the dwell.
ing house, formerly known as the
Chambers residence" corner OF
Fourth and Franklin streets, to q place
on the adjoining back.lot, corner Of
Third and Franklin, to build Q stone
structure on the site for business pur.
poses. The Crescent barber.sh now
occupying the building. will move
across the street next to the Hunt
fruit stand. and it is stated Mrs.
Gabriel will occupy the building for
lodging house after it has been
moved to its new location.
More Indianaus have arrived 70
make their homes with us. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred. L. Osmer, Miss Cora King,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Mcdowell, Edna,
Kathrine, Mary and Dyer Mcdowell,
Walter G. Reed, Madison Reed, H. F.
Woolneck and Edward Ulerick, have
arrived from Logansport, and probably
all Of them will remain in this city.
Mr.. Mcdowell has already become
interested in the Westside Building
and Manufacturing Company, and
plans are under consideration for
largely increasing ito field of opera.
tons. Among other improvements Q
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