Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-03-08


fracture of an ankle by being crushed
between rolling logs. while at worl
in the woods. Saturday. The youns
man is now in "A fair way for recovery
The little tug J. r. Roberts which
sank at Pcrcival : dock Friday night
was raised the next evening. TIL,
boat is operating in connection will
the tug Blue Star in the towing bust
ness.
r.. Anderson. a logger. had a foo
crushed between two logs while al
work in the Black Hills, Monday
He was brought to the hospital ir
this city, where the foot was ampu
tated.
John Helser lately sold his valu
able oyster beds comprising over ten
acres. on Oyster Bay, to Thomas
Fraser Mr.. Helser informs the
STANDARD that he received 1900
for the property.
The primary bill is at present tied
up between the two houses. The
House refused to concur in Senate
amendments. The Senate refused to
recede and committee of confer
ence has been appointed.
The Senate, Wednesday, passed
the anti-cigarette bill by an unani-
nous vote. The act kindly provides
that the law shall not 90 into effect
until September, to allow dealers to
dispose of their stock on hand.
Charles A. Gregg, of Tacoma has
leased the Mitchell Hotel, hitherto
conducted by John Berkshire, who
had made of it very popular home
for the wayfarer. He will take
charge about the first of April.
The House yesterday passed sew
eral bills. for the better guidance of
the State Land Office, the Ross in
vestigation having disclosed the fact
that safeguards are needed to pro-
tect the public interests in that di-
rectiOn.
1t is said that State Librarian J.
NJ. Hit asked for an appropriation
of 500, 900 to maintain the general
department of the library during the
next two years, but the House APP
preparation committee did not take
kindly to the request.
1t is reported on good authority
that at least a dozen we'll known
carpenters have recently left Olym-
pia to work at the site of the Du-
pont powder plant near Nesqually.
The promoters, however, are silent
regarding further details.
Gov. Mead, Wednesday, appointed
J. A. Kellogg, of Bellingham, and
VIM. W. Zent, of Ritzville, Superior
Judges, the former second Judge
for Whatcom district and the latter
of new district composed of Benton,
Franklin and Adams counties.
1t is reported that Mrs. A. f.
Stanford cleared over $500, last year,
from her fine stock of blooded chick
ems. This year, with things more
favorable, she expects to clear 81
600 or more. This lady certainly
understands the chicken business.
The County Commissioners have
directed the Assessor and his depu-
ties to collect delinquent poll-taxes
for 1906 and the present year. The
validity of the tax has been affirmed
by the Supreme Court as well as the
responsibility of corporations for the
head-tax on employees.
J. S. Dobbins, our respected towns
man, is expected home next month.
Several months ago he went to Los
Angeles, CAL, to enter the Soldiers
Home. Being companionable old
gentleman, he thinks there is no
place like Olympia and her good
people. His return will be welcomed.
The Thurston County w. C. T. U.
last Friday elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Emma E. Page; Vice Fresi-
dent at Large, Margaret S. Beggs;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Char
lotte Van Eaton; Recording Secre-
tary, Mrs. Lena Meyer and Treas
urer, Mrs. Emily Scott.
The information comes by round
about way that Mrs. Myrtle John
son, once a resident with her hus-
band, Will Johnson, an insurance
agent of this city, died lately in Los
Angeles, CAL, of consumption, where
she had gone in the vain attempt to
better her health. She was about %
years of age and had many warm
friends in this city.
T. J. Kegley has bought Union
Block, which is situated on the east
arm of the bay where crossed by
Fourth street. 1t is large three
stored building, 12O feet square,
built in 1890 by T. G. Van Epps and
Mr.. Martensen, the latter deceased.
The price paid was 5000, not half
of what the building cost. The late
owners were H. G.. Richardson and
the Martensen heirs. The sale was
made through the real estate firm of
Martensen & Mackay.
Jesse Martin and Fred Roetter,
two Chambers Prairie farmers, had
"a day in court" before Justice
Crouch, Saturday afternoon. 1t ap-
pears that Roetter took up a calf
as an estray, three years ago, that
is claimed by Martin, and has been
feeding it ever since. The Justice
awarded the calf to him and as
he has possession of the animal
which is generally accredited as be-
ing nine points of the law, he will
probably retain ownership.
The school election last Saturday
brought out a total vote of 691 for
Director and $40 on the question of
a special school tax. The Ring"
successor to DE Gang" trotted
out Senator Ruth, the chief fugle-
man of the g. O. p. in the last gen.
eral election, but he received only
29O votes out of the total, Z votes
being blank. The special tax was
carried by a majority of 81, in a
vote of $40. The contest was quite
spirited all the afternoon, the polls
opening at l and closing at 8 in the
evening.
The Superior Court of Thurston
county has rendered q decree allow
ing John and Sarah Arnold to adopt
Samuel Mayer, and ordered his name
be changed to Samuel Arnold. This