Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-03-22

SiStprhOOu Oh tHe Oruer is now knOWI
as the Pythian Sisters, instead o.
Rathbone Sisters as formerly. The
local temple, presided over by Mrs
Nav Connolly as Most Exalted Chief
is reported to be in a fiourishing con
dition.
The drill maneuvers of the State
militia will this year partake more OF
coast defense than field drill, and
forts Worden, Flagler and Casey, at
the entrance of the Sound, will be
the scene of great activity a week
or ten days in July in accuStOming
novices to the handling of big guns
Another indication of realization
by the general government that the
unexpected may happen.
1t seems that after all quite a
number of important measures will
be held up" for period of ninety
days by failure to enact emergency
clauses, among which is the capitol
improvement bill, which it has been
enormously stated contained that
provision; another result of hasty
legislation, as it was intended to take
immediate effect. Every day de-
velops evidences of the imperfect
work done.
Judge Linn has dismissed the suit
of Lydia Sullivan rs. Mrs. Janet
Billings for damages on the alleged
ground of SANDER. The demurrer to
the complaint, that it be made more
specific as to alleged disparaging re-
marks and the parties who heard
them, was sustained, the plaintiff
refusing to answer the questions
submitted by the defense. An ap-
peal to the Supreme Court has been
taken by plaintiff.
The ladies of the Cloverleaf Club
of this city will give an entertain.
ment in Woodman Hall, corner OF
Third and Washington streets, for a
truly meritorious object, this (Fri.
day. evening. Five Hundred" and
"Euchre' will be played, and re.
freshments served. Tickets of ad.
mission 25 cents. 1t is hoped that
all our liberal-hearted people will
help to make this entertainment a
great success, to promote good fel.
lowship as well as aid a worthy OBJ.
ject.
Wednesday our people had reali.
cation of what Eastern friends call a
thunderstorm" although it was
not so prolonged as when they abound
in districts subject to extreme
weather changes. This was &C
cOmpanied by a furry of snow
and hail. Many, especially of the
fair sex, were considerably alarmed
by the loud crashes of thunder, not
realizing that it is lightning that
kills and not the noise it produces.
A person struck by lightning seldom
if ever hears the noise which ac-
companied it.
The Tacoma high-school cadets
came over Tuesday afternoon, in
true soldierly style, having marched
the whole distance and established
camp, stood guard, and helped their
one horse attached to the commits
sary wagon to pull it up steep hills.
The walking was not the best from
mud-holes,, but that was q small
matter to a true soldier. Their camp
while here was on Fifth and Cen
trail streets, where their campfires
blazed every night. 1t is noted,
however, that despite the exhilerat-
ing experience, the boys" have de-
cided to return by steamer.
Miss Emma E. Page and Miss
Clara L. Ansorge have in hand the
forthcoming contest for silver
medal, under the auspices of the
young people of the Christian church.
1t will be held April 18th, in that
church. It has been suggested that
q gold medal contest be held while
Miss Page is here to give training.
If those holding silver medals ap-
prove of such q contest they may re-
port to Miss Page through the Olym-
pia postoffice. Miss Page and her
co-laborer will be absent in King and
Kitsap counties for time, but will
return in time to finish up the train
ing for the Silver contest.
The Supreme Court has upheld the
validity of the issue of $500, 900 of
Seattle municipal light bonds, and
they will now doubtless be sold to the
permanent school fund, which was
enjoined from purchasing on the
ground that the question of their is
suance was submitted at an adjourned
meeting of the City Council, in direct
violation of the city charter, which
declares that no ordinance shall be
passed at the same meeting it was
introduced. The Supreme Court
holds that if this strict parliament
tary requirement was applied to
the City Council of Seattle, it held
but one regular meeting" every
two years, and if that was done it
would involve in doubtful validity
every ordinance of the city.
John Meggs, a native of New
Brunswick, Me-, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Annie Urquhart,
of the Bayview House in this city,
last Friday, from a paralytic stroke,
aged 70 years. He came to the State
seventeen years ago, settling near
Spokane, where he engaged in farm
ing. He came to this city about
three years ago. He leaves besides
an only sister at New Brunswick,
two neices, Mrs. John Glenham of
this city and Mrs. George Schofield
of Tacoma, and q nephew, Leonard
Meggs, of Yakima, who served as
clerk in the late Legislature. He
was buried Sunday in Odd Fellows
cemetery, the pastor Of the Baptist
church officiating. He had been a
lifelong member of that denomina-
ton and led an exemplary life.
Thomas J. Valentine, a logger and
MARKHAM student, who once resid-
ed in Olympia, paid the city visit
few days ago. Not finding a salts
factory job he took his departure for
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