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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
HOPE OF AvER1|Me WAR
Continued from Page One.


isolated but compelled to remove. the
American nag from the consulate.
The American Commission for Relief
in Belgium and Northern France has
been expelled after two and q half
years of service.
Then Cuba takes this opportunity
to start revolution, inviting and
practically compelling American in
PREVENTION. II It goes on. And Mex
leo suddenly renews her demands for
attention by border uprisings-is It
any wonder that the state department
privately is convinced that German
money and German agents are re-
sponsible for the happenings Of the
last few days in Cuba and Mexico?
Although the German submarines
are operating 5000 miles distant
from American shores, what they are
doing and threatening to do-the lat
ter more than the former-have put
the Atlantic seaports Of the United
States in a state Of virtual blockade.
While some ships are moving, enough
have not dared the danger to relieve
the tremendous congestion of trafac.
which has now backed up to CHICAGO.
territory.
Piers. warehouses. terminals and
sidetracks for hundreds of miles
back into the interior are piled hixh
with goods awaiting shipment. The
car shortage, consequently, is becom-
ing more acute than ever. Atlantic
coast cities are suffering now from q
coal shortage. The industrial activi-
ties OF the country are slackening-
the situation is growing worse day
by day.
Presently an overwhelming de-.
mand to break the deadlock win
come-momentarily something is ex-
pected to happen across the seas to
demand immediate and drastic ac-
ton. The hope that the United
States can keep out Of the war hon.
orably is dwindling.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

State Law Librarian C. Will Shat.
fer was host at an informal reception
to members of the legislature. state
oflcials and residents Of the city,
Tuesday evening, when the new law
library stock room was thrown open
and the public given an opportunity
to inspect the new fixtures. The con-
struction Of this room and it's fix
lures, which were designed by Mr..
Shaffer, have since been adopted a.
standard in many other libraries.
Refreshments were served at the re-
ception and many Of the guests en-
joyed dancing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
LEGISLATIVE
NOTES
HOUSE MOVES ALONG
SENATE STALLS AROUND

1t is IL ghty interesting to watch
house has been grinding along on
its bills, the senate has been marked
by its seeming inability TO get start
ed at actual work, the majority of
the time being devoted to oratory
and squabbling over matters of rela
tive small importance.
The senate is unfortunately suffer
ing from a membership which had
been stung by political ambition, and
the ground work for several guber-
material booms is being laid in that
body. which does not tend to speed
its legislative work. Last Friday
there was strong intimation of
what the future would bring out in
the political line. when the debate
swung around into an echo of the
recent campaign. and it was then
charged on the floor of the senate
that the debate was IAN opening of
the campaign
The result is that while the sena-
tors are laying their foundations for
future political preference, the ac-
tual legislative work is allowed to
take the background. The senate
also has a number of members who
seem to believe that no bill intro
duced in that body has been prepared
carefully despite the fact that the
legislature is hiring two special at
torney generals at comparatively
large salaries to do this work. In
fact, it is a rare occurrence in the
senate when a bill can get before it
without at least three or four amend
ments being offered, even after it has
been thoroughly threshed out in
committees and supposed to be air
tight when it reaches the floor.
At that, the senate is making as
many mistakes, il not more, than
the house in the wording and prepa-
ration Of the bills it finally approves.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Sam Cowling, proprietor OF the
Loggers' Home at Third and Main
streets, arrested on a charge of SELL
ing intoxicating liquor. was found
not guilty by jury in Justice of the
Peace Crosby's court Wednesday af-
ternoon. Cowling's defense was that
he had not intended to violate the
prohibition law and did not know he
was doing so, in selling the cider
upon which the states case was
based.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Special exercises celebrating Lin.
coins birthday were conducted joint
II by Geo. H. Thomas Post No. 5. the
Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies
Of Nilroy circle At the g. A. R. hall
Monday. Addresses were made by
Rev. Mr.. Goodsell and General Has-
ara Stevens. . series Of readings and
songs were given by members Of the
different organisations and ]. Grant
Hlnkle was presented with . hand
Some watch chain, In recognition Of
his recent gift Of . roster Of the G..
A. h. to the Post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
THREE BUSY WEEKS AHEAD.

The next three weeks will Of course
bear the brunt OF the legislative
work. 1t has been case of marking
time to date while the leaders
brought about compromises and
agreements between warning factions
over the major bills. These compro-
misses have taken considerable time,
and with the bills pouring in and
legislative work increasing, less time
will be paid to attempting to adjust
all factions on any measure. This
means that more bills will be killed
and more measures smothered in
committee than in the past. There
Will be fewer public hearings and
less attempts to thoroughly feel out
the state on any pending legislation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
COLUMBIA RIVER
BRIDGE IS OPENED
INTERSTATE STRUCTURE AT
VANCOUVER DEDICATED
WEDNESDAY.

Linking Oregon and Washington
with bands of steel, the great inter-
state bridge spanning the Columbia
river from Vancouver to Portland
was ofiicially opened a few minutes
after noon Wednesday.
Neglected, scorned, the old Van
couver ferry is fruitlessly churning
the muddy-colored waters of the Co.
lumbia. Its occupation is gone. But
the hoarse whistle of the ferry con-
tributed its noisy blasts to the rau-
cous jubilation of honking automobile
horns, sawmill whistles. sirens Of
river steamers and the cheers Of citi-
zenry at the formal opening Of the
bridge.
Ceremonies ON Boundary Line.
In the middle of the eleventh span,
counting from the Oregon side-but
which is officially known as span No.
8. as the engineers counted from the
Washington shore-is the wave
washed interstate line. At this point
the ceremonies were held. Four hun
dred flags decorated the bridge, most
Of them being on span No. 3 and on
the lift span, giving a gala appear
ance to the structure.
Governor Withycombe, Of Oregon.
with a few members from the legisla-
lures of each state; Mayor Milton
Evans, Of Vancouver; Mayor H. r.
Albee, Of Portland; the county COM
missioners Of Clarke county, Wash
ington, and Of Multnomah county.
Oregon. who, with Governor Witty
combe, form the interstate bridge
commission, were all in the throng.
The military feature Of the celebra-
ton was in charge of Capt. A. R.
Ehrnbeck, of Vancouver barracks.
Hill Delivers Address.
Samuel Hill, as president of the
Pacific Highway association, made the
official dedicatory address, stating
that with the completion of the bridge
it is now possible to traverse the Pa
cific highway from Vancouver, B. c.,
to Tia Juapa, Mexico, dryshod.
The opening program took place on
the bridge. At signal from Rufus
c. Holman. chairman of the interstate
bridge commission, flags we're un.
furled from the four corners of the
cleared space and from the towers OF
the lift span.
Two little girls, Eleanor Holman
of Portland, and Mary Helen Higgins
of Vancouver, jerked the ends of the
bow of ribbon holding the ends Of the
rope that marked the interstate boun-
dairy, and the falling Of the rope sym
belized the removal Of the barrier be-
tween Oregon and Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Father Sues Son for Alleged Fraud.
Charging that his son, Thomas
Clyde, now living in Big Sandy.
Mont, had defrauded him and mis-
appropriated funds and property
from the estates of another brother
and sister for which he was admin
istrator, Joseph Clyde started suit in
the local superior court Thursday to
obtain q judgment of $5.57S.49
against his son and writ Of attach
ment against the latter's property.
The estates involved are those Of
George clyde, who died about five
years ago. and Matilda Clyde, who
passed away q year later.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
Van Dell Trial March s.

Superior Judge Mitchell has fixed
March s, the opening day of the
next jury term, as the date for the
trial Of John Van Dell for the murder
of Industrial Insurance Commission
er e. w. Olson. c. s. Rambeau,
James Green, Mrs. Ida B. Smith, and
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Hodges have been
subpoenaed as witnesses for Van
Dell. 1t is expected that he will
plead insanity, as he has told officers
that at the time he was injured in
the back at Bordeaux Camp 4 last
September. he also had been struck
on the head.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
CALL FOR WOOD.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the State Board of Control, Olym-
pia, Washington, until noon, Feb
ruary 20, 1917, for wood for the Cap
itol Building for one years period,
commencing April I, 1917, until
March 81, 1918. The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
o. A. TORGERSEN,
(Adv. 2-2-2) Secretary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Thurston county's spelling contest
to choose its representative in the
statewide spelling contest under the
auspices Of members OF the legisla-
ture. is to be held at the high school
Saturday. The written test will
begin 1T IL o'clock in the morning
and the oral test at In the after
moon. The best spoilers Of IL COM
!munity centers Of the county will
icompete.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
No Bills Vetoed So Far.

To date there has not been a bill
vetoed by the governor, in striking
contrast to the last two sessions. This
Is largely due to the fact that the
legislature is attempting to meet the
ideas Of the administration as far as
possible in all bills which are being
considered and passed. Few bills,
however, have reached the COVER
nor's ONCE as yet, although during
the next few weeks the food will
start on him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Miss Lottie Z. Millay. Instructor
in domestic science at the state ~,h0ol
for girls in Grand Mound. died Tues
day. The remains were removed to
Centralia. where they are being held
pending the arrival OF a brother from.
the East. Miss Nillay has been teach
ing at the girls school for the past
year. She has made a host of friends
who deeply regret her death.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

been received by Capt. Harold D. CO.
burn. U. S. A., inspector-instructor Of
the Washington national guard, and
unless countermanded will be prompt
ly carried out. 1t will require q week
or ten days. The troops arrived at
the Vancouver barracks Wednesday,
after having served on the Mexican
border since last summer. .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

are in charge of Mrs. Will Chambers.
president of the County Association.
and Mrs. c. H. Bowen. An interest
ing feature will be an illustrated lee
ture on kindergarten work by Rev.
H. S. Templeton, while the chief
event of the day will be the spelling
contest to decide who will represent
Thurston county in the statewide
spelling contest at the capitol.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

The first two Thurston county
Germans to take out their first citi-
ssnship paperS following the break
IN diplomatic relations between the
United States and Germany were
Frederick Schults and Aaron Boer-
ner Of Mud Bay. Schults. who was
born In Koenigsdorf. West Prussia,
and II 4s years old. has lived in this
county nine years. while Boerner
came to the United States three
years ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Last Saturday Mrs. Katie Lee Of
Tumwater had X. Takeuchi. Q Jap,
arrested ON . charge Of beating and
Gripping . stubborn pig. Takeuchi
then developed stubbornness and de-
manded . jury trial. The case was
heard before Justice Crosby Thurs
day afternoon. That moraing he
was defendant in q civil suit for SIS
damages.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

A large crowd Of people attended
the card party at Providence Acad-
envy Tuesday evening. for the benefit
Of the fund for the new st. Michael's
church building. Arrangements for
the affair were made by committee
consisting Of Mesdames Frank NJ.
Kenney. Harry Cusack. H. T. Graves,
Herman Mallory and Chris Donges.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
Special Advertisements

For Sale-Pedigreed Bluebell peas.
Seed has been hand-picked for six
years in succession. Will produce
one-fourth to one-third more than
ordinary peas. Price cents per
pound. Phone 32SR. A. S. Cation.
(Adv. 2-2-tf).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
CHILD WELFARE DAY PLANS.
Parent-Teacher Circles Of County to
Meet At High School Saturday.

Child Welfare Day will be cele-
brated by the Parent-Teacher circles
Of Olympia and Thurston county Sat-
urday with an all-day meeting at the
high school, starting at 1880 in the
morning, with reports from the Diff
ferent circles Of their activities dur
ing the current year.
Arrangements for the program
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Barred Rock setting eggs for sale.
Not thoroughbred, but Just the kind
for early fries. 3 cents apiece. Mrs.
J. w. Alderman. Route 2, Tum-
water. adv. 2-3-3).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

All the Masons of the city, includ-
ing members of the legislature and
other visitors. were entertained al
social session Thursday evening by
Olympia Lodges Nos. and is. al the
Masonic Temple.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

The county commissioners have
taken under Amusement the proposal
of the Associated Charities TO furnish
q room in the courthouse where FIRST
offenders" might be held instead of
at the Jail. and also its recommended
ton that the county employ a nurse.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
Restraining Order Against Mother

Alleged threats by Mrs. Clara Ber-
rigan to kidnap her 6-year-old son
from his father resulted in Superior
Judge Wright Wednesday issuing .
restraining order against her, on the
application Of her husband, William
n. Berrigap. The child has been
living for some time with Berrigan
and his parents near Olympia. He
recently brought suit for divorce
from his. wife. to whom he was mar
Sied In this city December 2, 1910.
DrefeFriAg charges Of cruelty, nag
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Sale-Fifteen acres of excel
lent level land, six cleared, three-room
house, good water, chicken house.
Half mile from St. Martins College
for boys at Lacey. Price 5000, half
cash, balance to suit buyer. Inquire
1905 Spring street, Olympia. (Adv.
2-3-3).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. Granville Pike, representing
the Audubon society Of the North
west. delivered . stereopticon lecture
on birds ct the Woman's club Tues
day evening. under the auspices OF
the Nature Study department Of the
club.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

TIE members Of the Past Matrons'
club were entertained by Mrs. D. c.
West ct = luncheon at her home at
Tenth and Franklin streets Sunday
afternoon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Mrs. George Ewing of Pullman,
first vice-president of the P. E. O..
chapters of Washington, was the
guest of honor at reception given
at the home Of Mrs. Stephen J. Chad
wick Thursday afternoon. attended
by members of the local chapter and
visitors from other cities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

We Loan our own money on i'm
proved farm lands. No delay II your
security is acceptable. Washington
Farm Loan Co.. Inc, Central Build
ing, ground floor.
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sumo NEWS NOTES or THE CITY

Mrs. II. c. Heermans Was hostess
at a charming bridge luncheon Of six
tables al her home at Eighth and
Main streets Wednesday afternoon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

when Johnny comes marching
home" will be the cry heard in WASH
ington cities and towns within a few
days, for orders to muster out have
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Real Bargain - Two pipe boilers
Just the thing for heating small resi-
dence or brooder-house. One $25
other $40. P. H. Mcneil. Phone
61O. (Adv. 2-3-1.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

sine, a violent temper and des, -tion
against her. and asking the custody
Of the child.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Rent-6O-acre ranch near
Lacey, including cattle and imple-
ments. Inquire Germany bakery.
(Adv. 2-3-3.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Wanted to buy set Of good
secondhand work or general purpose
harness. Box lila, Route 2. Olym-
pia. (Adv. 2-2-2).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

P. c. Paxton was called to Bur-
bank. Calf, Monday by the serious
illness Of his mother,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Sale-Black Oats. Inquire r.
A. Cook, Box IS, Route 1, Tumwater.
Phone 1879. (Adv. 2-1-tf)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Sale - Ensilage cutter and
power. Phone 18F14. e. T. Palmer.
(Rdv. 2-3-3).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Sale-Two fresh cows. Phone
2OF22. (Adv. 2-3-3).
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-28

The beloved American actor, Will jam H. Crane, who will appear here at the Orpheum theatre Tuesday. May 1st, under the management of B. C.. Whitney, has passed the fifty mile mark as a public entertainer. He en- joys the proud distinction of having been responsibly identified with the original production of more native plays than any other actor. Some of his best known comedies have been Our Boarding House." The Henriet- ta." David Harum," An American Minister" For Money" "A Fool of Fortune" "On Probation" "A Virgin ia Courtship," and Father and the Boys" These have kept the good work of this famous comedian going ID to the present time, when he is bringing to this city for the first time a new comedy, "The Happy Stranger" from the pens of Harvey O'Higgins and Hariet Ford, authors of "The Ar gvle Case" The Dummy" and "Po- 'vgaDy." This new vehicle of MT. CTanes is fresh in story and method nd filed from beginning to end with
 -nj'es and chuckles. The fun is so
 'odest end quiet that it is a whole -ome relief from the more vigorous ~ssanlts with which the vast majority -f Nur theatrical entertainments seek 'Noir way into our hearts.
 In this new comedy with a happy
 ending of romance. mystery. adven- "rn. human tenderness and the jolli-
 rt e0rt of fun. MT. Crane is surround ed L an exceptional east including Eva La Gallieune. Susanne Morgan, Betty Tracey. William T. Clark and Raymond Van Sickle.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-28
HAWTHORNE NOVEL IS
 FEATURE AT EAGLE
Stuart Holmes, Fox Star, Ap- pears In Stage Version Of "The Scarlet Letter"

Many wonderful lighting effects are to be seen in William Fox's film pro- duction of Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter" This feature appears today and Sunday at the Eagle. Those hailed as particularly beautiful-from photographic standpoint-are the burning of the witch and the march of the Puritans to seize Hester Pryne Both are night scenes.
 The execution Of Mistress Hibbens is unusually vivid. Packed around the blazing fire is a mob of frenzied Puri- tans who heap on wood 10 keep the death fire burning. In the middle of the flames can be seen the body of the woman who was too eccentric for her time.
 The torch-lit raid through the thick dark woods offered Georges Benoit a rare opportunity to show his skill as q camera man. The film is a work of art The bright flare of the torches Hickering among the trees bathes the little squad of people in ghostly light. No more realistic night scene in which a heavy growth of trees made added difficulties has ever been made.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-28
GOSsIPS TESTIFY
 IN SPANIEL TRIAL
rBy Review Leased Wire.)

COLEMAN. Tex, April 27.-Today's session of the court trying Harry J. Spanell for the killing of Lieutenant Colonel M. c. Butler, at Alpine. Tex. July 20 last, was devoted almost en- tirely to testimony of defense wit netsses intended to show that the rep utation of Spanell was good while that of Butler was bad.
 Mrs. J. W. Rixon of Alpine testified she heard "whisperings" about Butler being too attentive to Mrs. Spanell. She could not recall any person who had spoken to her concerning Butler.
 Mrs. Spanell was shot at the same time that Colonel Butler was killed in Spanell's automobile. Spanell was acquitted on the charge of killing his wife. He testified she was killed dur ing an altercation between himself and Butler and the shot which killed his wife was fired by Butler.
 Defense counsel announced today that Sapnell would take the stand in his own defense tomorrow.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-28
ROBERT N. CHAMBERS
 FAMOUS NOVEL IS
 FEATURE AT 0RPHEUM
Anita Stewart Starred in "The Gi,l Philippa" Which Be- gins Three Days Engage. ment At The Orpheum Theatre Tonight.

Even Robert w. Chambers. the pop ular author of "The Girl Philippa,' praised the manner in which the Vi tagraph Company produced it with dainty Anita Stewart as the star in the title role of Philippa. under the direction of S. Rankin Drew.
 In this production. which is the headliner at the Orpheum theatre on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. the characters are admirably suited to their roles. and in every instance they eaem to be Mir Chambers own brain children who have stepped from the -aees of his novel
 Anita Stewart is more delightful than ever as Philappa. and she has created one of the most wonderful roles ever seen on the screen, while s. Rankin Drew forsakes his true iden tity for that of the American artist with apparently no trouble or effort. hnders Randolf as the rascally spy; Wildress is, as MT. Chambers express es it. the character itself, while Jules Cowles lends much clean humor as servant. "Asticot" Pauline Curley, too, as the nun seems to have recent ly stepped from the secluded cloister of some far convent.
 With perfect backgrounds. typical atmosphere, masterful direction and characters as well suited to their roles as they are in this case, it is no won- der that all critics declare the won- der film has come into being.