Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-01-12

lty lOr INJURY received IN nStlc en-
counter in which he had some bones
in his hand broken.
The Olympia Tenino auto-stage
broke down near Plum Station Fri
day night, and the passengers had to
wait several hours for a relief auto.
The chauffeur had to walk four miles
to the nearest telephone to summon
aid.
Prof. Sparks will conduct a three
days Institute in this city on the
23d. Gath and 25th inst, which in
connection with the big convention
will certainly make the latter part of
the month lively one for our COM
munity.
The Postal Telegraph Company is
about to rebuild it's line between this
city and Tenino. The use of copper
wire will insure fine service, it be-
ing of many times the conductivity
of iron wire in general use for the
purpose.
The STANDARD is pleased to an
nounce that Miss Sadie Begg, daugh-
ter of John Begg. of West Olympia,
who has been very seriously i'll and
confined to her bed for over ten
weeks, is reported as improving and
getting stronger.
]. NJ. Wilson, Prosecuting At
torney of this county, was suddenly
attacked by accute indigestion Tues
day morning. while sitting at his
desk, and had to be removed to his
home. where he suffered much pain
but seems to be steadily improving.
Miss Mary Diven of this city, at
tending school at Walla Walla, had
the misfortune to sprain her ankle so
severely that she will be confined to
her room for probably severed weeks.
She had just returned from a visit to
her mother here during the holidays.
The roof which sheltered the CAPT.
tol foundation, fell with loud crash
Tuesday, a suggestive reminder that
so much of the proposed State build
ing had outlived its days of useful
ness from pr0crastination of work
begun about quarter of century
ago.
One of Mayor Bridgford's first
orders was to prohibit the sale of
liquor to habitual drunkards; that
police officers in uniform remain out
Of saloons unless called there on bust
ness, nor shall they take q drink
while on duty, or in uniform. There
nov!
A special coach has been chartered
by the Commercial Club Of Vancou-
YER to carry those who contemplate
attending the big convention to be
held here on the 25th. 18th and 9th
of this month. It is scheduled to
arrive in this city at noon on the
25th.
The Bartenders' Union held an
enjoyable smoker at Labor Temple,
last Sunday afternoon. Besides the
many invited guests from this city,
a number were present from down
Sound cities. A fine orchestra OF
twelve pieces rendered excellent
music.
| A Commute schedule is now in
force on the Westside street-car
extension. Service will begin each
morning from Fourth and Main
ttreets at 6:27. and continue during
the day balf-hourly till 1857 each
night, nearly two hours later than it
has been running.
Carl Bohm, q son of Carl Bohm, of
Mud Bay, has been missing since
Christmas day. He was in Tacoma
having his eyes attended to for some
ailment by specialist. He left the
hotel where he was staying on that
day and has not since been heard Of.
He is % years of age.
The County Commissioners have
set Feb. 9Th as date for q hearing in
connection with the proposed water
ditch near Little Rock, and Sheriff
CASTOR was instructed to notify all
residents interested Of the date and
invite them to be present. The SEES.
sion will commence at p. N.
]. r. Walker. OF Spokane. has been
appointed Inspector of Track and
Safety Appliances by the Public
Service Commission. to succeed A..
| w. Perley. to take effect Jan. 18th.
He has had ample experience on rail-
roads and is thereby qualified for
good service in his new duties.
Fred Schmidt, the youngest son Of
Leopold Schmidt, Sr., Of Tumwater,
and Miss Elsie Helser of Philadelphia
were married on New Years day. and
have been on o tour of California
cities. They are expected to return
to this city about the middle of
this month. to make it their future
home.
II o fair Illustration of the adage
"Out Of the frying pan into tho fire, -
is wanted. George Dougherty. held
. for the Rochester murder, is an in
stance. He has been cleared OF the
charge that put him in Jail to await
trial, but is now held for an attempt
to break Jail before the legal bond
was severed.
The Ladies' Relief Society have
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. A..
H. Chambers; Vice President, Mrs.
NJ. Harris; Secretary, Mrs. A. w.
Brown; Treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Ma.
cleay; Trustees. Mrs. George Filley,
Mrs. George Blankenship and Mrs.
N. S. Porter.
Congressman Humphrey. Of this
State, has introduced q bill asking
that Chinese be prohibited from en-.
tering this country except at Pacific
Coast American port. He declared
that British Columbia has an open
gateway for the passage of hundreds,
il not thousands. of the Chinese
to this country.
John McDougal. of Tumwater, "a
iyears Of age, died Tuesday, presum-
ably from elimination Of an injury
received when he fell from q porch at
. residence where he was staying in
that village some time ago. The body