Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-03-01

The Thurston County Humane So
clety has taken care of two children
and investigated and acted upon
eight cases of domestic animals. Two
of the latter have been laid up perm
anently, two temporarily and the
Others are in care Of Il veterinary
surgeon.
Three prisoners dug through a two
foot k-wall at Vancouver last
week, using nothing more effective
than the bail of bucket that had
been laying around loose. They mis-
took the outcome of their tunnel and
dug into the women S ward instead
OF the open space.
A resolution to improve Eighth
street by construction Of a sewer from
east side of Northern Pacific track
eastward to a connection with Chest
nut street sewer was introduced at
the last meeting the Council and
March 18th was designated as the
time for hearing protests.
State Senator W. r. Palhamus, of
Puyailnp. will lecture at Rochester
to-day (rriday) at 230 in WOodman
hall. on the subject of " Berries" the
adaptability of soil to their culture
Mr. 2. is one of the most extensive
berry raisers in the Puyallup valley
and has been travelling all over the
Sound country telling wha: he knows
about it.
In the case of Kaler against the
city of Olympia, the question was
presented before the Superior Court
las: Monday morning whether it is
necessary in al action for damages
against the city caused by the Swan
town fill, to file verified claim, be-
fore bringing the action. The de-
cision may affect several other ac-
tions now pending in court.
The Country Club members met
Saturday in the crypt of st. John S
Church and decided upon purchase of
a site for a club building. Mrs. R.
G. O'Brien, President, appointed L.
B. Faulkner. F. T. Houghton and
Charles A. Burr a committee to con-
slider the available properties. The
club consists OF 100 families. the
limit. with several applicants on the
waiting-list.
Lawyer A. J. Falknor. of Seattle,
was before the Supreme Court last
Tuesday arguing the case of VIM.
Ogle and wife for the collection OF in
surance money. The case had been
appealed by the company from the
judgment given by the Superior
Court of King county. Attorney P.
M. Troy also argued the case in be-
half Of plaintiffs. Ogle and wife, who
were successful in the lower court.
There is slight inharmony in the
Olympia Socialist Local among men,
bers about running further into debt
before discharging present Obliga-
tions. From reports of the meeting
at Labor Temple, Saturday night, it
is evident the brethren do not dwell
in unity. Talk about the class strug-
gle and surplus value while important
features of the propaganda, do not
pay debts that require cold cash to
meet.
Mr.. D. w. Guiles, q plumber, who
is connected with the establishment
of McNeill & Schlosser. of this city,
has announced himself as candidate
for school director of District No. 1.
at the school election that will occur
tomorrow. Saturday, March I'd inst.
Mr.. Guiles is q member of the socialist
local of Olympia, has the backing OF
the membership of the party, who
regard him as q suitable candidate for
the position.
Representatives and delegates OF
seven oranges met at the Chambers
prairie hall Wednesday at the regular
meeting of the Pomona Grange. Ross
Chilson was elected press agent for
the grange, and the press was thanked
for frequent and kindly notices.
A discussion of the relative merits Of
the Apple. was enjoyed and resulted
in expressing favor for the Grimes
Golden. A social will be given at the
Chambers Prairie Grange, Satu rday
night.
County Commissioners Rowe and
McBratney, made an official visit to
Long Lake last week to inspect the
dam lately placed at the outlet, for
the closing of which by dumping
OF saw-dust in the lake. Supernten
dent Greenman of the Union Mills,
had been arrested. It was found
that the dam had backed the water
of the lake over q portion OF the
county road. A hearing will be held.
the first meeting in the month,
March.
1t is reported that Victor E. Meyer
will lose about 81, 900 on his Eastbay
avenue grading and improvement
contract given to the firm of Mears
& Meyer originally, If he (Meyer) is
compelled to accept the improve
ment bonds Of District No. 86. This
is an unfortunate situation for an
honest and Woodworking citizen, to
sustain such q loss. II he had been
q contractor on the big business
scale, he doubtless would receive q
good margin Of profit.
The question of allowing the street
car company to pave between
the track with plank on the Fourth
street extension again arose in the
Council at its last meeting, and a
motion to appoint the Mayor and
three Councilmen to consult Manager
Faulkner and il. possible induce him to
accept the change after the defeat.
was reconsidered and passed. On
motion. the whole matter was put
lover till next meeting. Funk, Nc
Reynolds and Lupke were appointed
on said committee with the Mayor.
Prof. Trevor Kincaid, in his talk
to oystermen. Saturday, aroused
quite q lively interest in the improve
ment suggested for that product.
He told OF his experiments in Japan
and surprised his fifty or more hear
ers by the information that the
JananeSe were far in advance Of the