Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-06-22

nilate? The object was defeated
principally from the fact that Olym.
ria has the parent lodge building OF
the State, and the late Thomas Nj.
Reed, its Grand Secretary go many
years, was always outspoken to have
the library and archives OF the order to
remain in it,
: Mrs. Hayes and daughter of San
Francisco, sister OF Mrs. Geo. r..
Filley. has arrived to spend the sum-
mer here. She was in the unfortu-
nate city at the time OF the earthquake
and fire, but in an isolated position,
where she exp rienced none of its
( harlships. She says that already dry.
goods stores amid the ruins are carry
ing as large, varied and expensive
stocks of goods as before the fire.
/ There are, she thinks, fully 100000
people still in the city and general
feeling OF confidence prevails.
Last Wednesday Michael j. Neylon,
the enterprising and thrifty rancher
Of Delphi. came in for his usual
supplies. 1t affords an example of
thrift and shows, in a practical way,
what honest industry and persistent
effort NAV accomplish amid our tall
timber He has been always ready to
! take advantage of favorable surround
mgr, and when circumstances are adj
verse he tries to meet the situation
without complaining, and he has thus
steadily advanced until he has placed
himself on prosperous footing.
The County Commissioners, Wednes-
day, ordered a vote to be taken on the
proposition to incorporate Tenino. A
large delegation OF citizens of that
upon that action, while there was a
decided opposition, and John Melon
aid filed a remonstrance signed by
about 40 protestants. The Commits.
sioners will hereafter designate the
time for election to be held, as we'll AS
authorize the selection Of a Mayor.
Councilmen and other municipal Of
ticers to serve should the proposition
carry.
Hon. T. F. Mentzer, OF Tenino, came
in Wednesday on business connected
with the proposed Incorporation of
Tenino. While here he was asked his
opinion about the Jungle" He re-
piled that he had not given the mat
ter much thought because his family
rarely ate canned meats; he usually
bought hams, or meat in bulk, which
he might take look at before buying.
Sometimes even while following Mr..
Mentzer's plan, purchasers are liable to
be taken in, as it may be difficult to
learn the history OF the animal before
slaughter.
A spectator at the graduating exer.
cises of Providence Academy pupils,
Wednesday night, speaks in the high
est teams of the proficiency displayed
by those in the several courses accord
ed the honors Of the institution. 1t
shows much good work on the part OF
the teachers. He also alluded in the
most glowing language to the address
Of Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Dea. His re-
marks, addressed to the graduates,
were beautiful and impressive, and will
be a lie memory to others besides the
classes. A list OF the graduates was
published in our last issue.
Bert Gorell, station agent at Gate
City, was arrested last Saturday BY
Sheriff Connolly on charge Of assault
with deadly weapon, of William
Blair. 1t seems, however, that Blair
had attempted TO take her children
away from Gorell's wife while she was
out for a walk. She, of course, resist
ed, and in the melee was struck by
Blair. He claims it was accidental,
and a gun having been discharged by
GOrell while he was on a trip of ex-
ploration for defense of his family, he
claims likewise that it was accidental
and that he only wanted to talk to
Blair. As mo damage had been done,
Justice Austin released Gorell and
then the matter, as the lawyers say.
rested"
Alexander Laird, the first man that
achieved immortal fame by being cap
tured by the desperate Tracey, a few
years ago, who terrorized two States
alter escaping from the Oregon peni-
Tertiary, has turned up in a new role.
He lately visited a sister 1t Denver,
who he had not seen, it is said, for 81
years, disguised as book-peddler. and
found it much easier to sell the book
than to convince her that he was her
long lost brother. There was no
hasty falling on the neck" usual in
such proceedings, and even after the
usual oscar since childhood" mark
was introduced to establish identity,
there were no overwhelming evidences
exhibited of sisterly affection. Proba.
bly, he staid away too long for the
ties OF consequently to cover the gap.
The plans and specifications for the
new telephone building, on Fifth
street, between Washington and
Franklin. have been received, and
work on it will soon begin. 1t is to
be constructed OF stone or brick and
be 80 by 80 feet in size, with a large
public waiting.room, managers Office,
operators room, and long distance
booths. The building will be we'll
lighted. thoroughly ventilated and
heated by steam. 1t will be supplied
with q switchboard that can handle
1000 connections, twice the size of
the present one. 1t 10 proposed like
wise in the improvements to be in.
augurated to place the downtown
wires under ground, thus avoiding
hindrance at fires aud restoring the
streets so far as lies in the company's
power to free and unobstructed
landscape"
At the Christian Science meeting,
held at the Woman's Club rooms.
Wednesday evening, Salwyn, the r.
year.old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell
Harris, gave his testimony as to how
Christian Science aided him and many
others during the San Francisco catas-
trophe. He declared that the mem
tbers OF the organization seemed to be
the most hopeful people found in the
Inflated city, talking to refugees 10 an
encouraging manner, aud singing in
spring hymns to the despondent and
unfortunate. The Olympia society will