Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-12-15

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Hunt, at the west end of Fifth
street, Sunday night. The fire en-
glne arrived in time to check the
flames before they extended to China
town, which was contiguous thereto.
Charles W. Payne of Chinook, Pa
citic comfy, Great Sacham of the
Improved Order of Red Men of this
State. is on fraternal visit to the
membership here, and probably will
result in the organization of tribe
in this city, which is still without
that aid
The many friends of Charley Lans-
dale will be pleased to learn that he
will soon re-enter active business in
the grocery line in the Rabeck build
ing on East Fourth street. Mr.. L.
is an experienced business man, and
will be gladly welcomed by all who
knew him.
Clark Savage announces his candi-
dacy for nomination to the position
of Commissioner of Public Lands, now
held by f. w. Ross. If continued
service in Office is recommendation,
he is surely qualified, for he has been
comfortably provided for. ever since
his majority.
Frank Schmidt and wife arrived
Wednesday from their brief bridal
tour in Southern California, to make
this city their home. They were
married in San Francisco at the
home of the latter's parents. Nov.
10Th, the brides maiden name being
Miss Marie Frank.
Mr.. John Sharpstein, an attorney
OF Walla Walla, was in the city this
week attending to business in the
Supreme Court. Mr.. Sharpstein said
his home city under the new plan
of local government was fortunate
enough to obtain good men for mayor
and commissioners.
Billy" Forbes. of the She:ton
Bar, is giving to patrons a very
pretty pocket matchbox as remem-
brance of the holiday season. On
one side of the box is picture of his
son with large number Of pheasants
in the background. The little box
is useful as we'll as ornamental.
Frank Bishop, of Tenine, had his
right arm SO badly cut by wood
saw yesterday that ampu tation will
probably be necessary. Before he
could remove his arm from the rapid
ly revolving blade it had cut par
TALLY through the bone. Bishop is
% years of age and unmarried.
Those who are in search of fine and
acceptable gifts are invited to ex-
anime the scope and intrinsic value OF
the books exhibited by B. L. Hill,
consisting of all the standard au-
thors at unprecedently low prices. Do
not neglect to axamine them, if you
are in search of something of real and
lasting value.
1t is now suggested that the city
provide q motorcycle for its police.
The matter was discussed at the last
meeting of the council and it was de-
cided that it should be no "bum"
affair; that it must have all modern
appliances. and be nickel-plated.
Wonder if Dan McReavy won't be
the first to mount it?
The Public Service Commission has
notified the Northern Pacific railway
to make Sherlock q flag station, aud
if necessary to add five minutes time
to the morning trip from Seattle to
this city. This is in obedience to
the petition that had been made by
citizens of that station and was re-
jected by the company.
Another postponement o! a banquet
has been made to allow the Y. NJ. c.
A. to 90 on an excursion to Tacoma
and dance to Gypsy Smiths chin
music, Wednesday night. 1t was
agreed that this banquet is one Of
the movable feasts that can DO very
conveniently left TO the discretion Of
Secretary Hause for future care.
The largest private game preserve
in the United States is owned by
Mrs. Henrietta King, and embraces
about 50, 600 acres. OF the famous King
ranch of l, ESQ. 900 acres. in Texas. The
range is to be inclosed by high wire
fence capable Of combining deer, ante
lope and other wild game. large num-
bers of which it is now the habitat.
S. G. Anderson, half-brother Of
Hans Jacobson, is in the city, expect
ing to remain indefinitely. 1t is said
Mr.. Anderson has sold out his tailor
| ing business at Occur d Alene. Idaho,
where he had been located for the
past six years. after having left Olym-
pia. He may conclude to remain in
/ the Capital City for an indefinite
period.
The owner OF what remains of the
old Star lodging house, at the foot Of
Main street has at last been ordered
by the Council to remove the same
forthwith. as it is not only nuisance
but o menace to anybody passing
near the charred timbers. This mat
ter has been so long delayed. that Mr..
Sargent cannot complain Al the per-
emptory nature Of the order.
Work is in progress on the ditch
from Lawrence Lake to the Light
and Power reservoir to ensure
depth Of 40 feet for summer supply.
AS the ditch will necessarily have to
be run over q county road, and
realizing the possibility that por-
tons Of the thoroughfare may be
flooded. the company offers in that
emergency to build another road on
higher ground to indemnify the
county.
Robert Mulligan, the young man
who was attacked viciously by young
Sutton. his neighbor, breaking both
the jaws Of Robert, is able to be out
again on the streets. Robert denies
he was intoxicated at the time OF the
attack, as stated in the evening Tscin,
or that there was any reason for the
attack. The court proceedings in
connection with the prosecution be-
fore Justice Walter Crosby, will
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