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News Items.

Two Mormon missionaries are travel
ling through Oregon. They failed to
get corner on their religion.
Geo. Groner, near Eugene, while fix
ing his plow-beam was kicked in the
forehead by one of his horses.
A man named Bragg was buried at
Independence, on the 26th ult., who is
said to have been 10 years of age. He
was an old settler in Oregon; having
crossed the plains iu 1S43.
Oregon has 12,SSS more males than
females. No wonder Mormonism is a
failure.
About 300 fishing boats will be en-.
ployed in the Columbia river fishing
trade this season.
On the steamer Oriflamme arriving at
Portland from San Francisco came a
number Of metallic cartridges Ell route
to Fort Walla Walla. They came from
Alcatraz and were sent forward en- the
following day. 1t will be well for Mr..
Injun to look il little out hereafter.
The Temperance organizations in
Buffalo, n. Y, have fund of 10000
which they are using to prosecute the
vlolaters of the Sunday excise law.
The cashier of the Kern Valley bank
of Bakersfield, whirh was recently rob
bed of $25. 600, las been arrested charg-
ed with complicity in the crime.
A sickening accident occurred at Win
nemucca, last Sunday night. The east
ward bound freight train, due at 10 P,
NJ, ran over and crushed to death Henry
Schmidt, German, from St. Paul,
Minnesota, who was endeavoring to beat
his way on the trucks of freight car.
1t seems that on arriving at the depot
and fearing detention. he attempted to
make his way out from the Car while the
train was still moving, his clothing be-
came caught in the trucks, and in that
position be was dragged, mangled, torn
and mutilated. for distance of 800
feet.
A colony is being formed in Pennsyl-
vania to locate in the neighborhood of
Stellacoom. A Journal in that part OF
Uncle Sans domain says that good
MANY of the citizens are warming up"
over it.
The Puyallup Valley has real live
ghost. who walks around in daylight,
rides horseback, opens locked doors,
and raise es-Cain generally. An expla
nation Of the mystery is anxiously await
ed by the citizens of the valley.
There are thieves in Dayton who will
break open a store for a plug OF tobacco
and a lead pencil.
"Jim Lightner, a well-known siwash
of Olympia, was converted into good
Indian last week, it is supposed by an
other jim. An inquest was held.
The first fruits of leap year shine forth
in the case of Miss Belle Harper, ol
Fairhaven, ". Va, who shot man be-
cause he refused her offer of marriage.
, 1876-03-09
Hlarine Intelligence.

PORTLAND, Ogn., March 1.-The
steamship California arrived
from Sitka and way ports this
evening at 6 o'clock.
San Francisco, March 5.-Ar-
rived, bark Forest Queen, Port
Ludlow; ship Shireley, Tacoma
bark, J. B. Bell, Seattle; ship
Blue Jacket, Nanaimo.
Sailed, ship King Phillip, Port
Gamble.
PORT TOWNSEND, March 4.-Ar-
rived, schooner Alice, San Fran
cisco.
VICTORIA, March 4.-Arrived
ship Grace Darling, San Fran
cisco.
Sailed, steamer City of Pana-
ma, San Francisco.
Arrived, barks Antioch and
battle-Axe, San Francisco; shiI
Black Eagle, Acapulco. q,
PoRT GAMBLE, March Ar
rived, bkntn Modoc, San Fran
cisco.
PORT Discovery, March +
Sailed, ,Ebrlg Lucas, San Francis
co.
VICTORIA, March 6.-Arrived
bark Avo Giuseppe, San Fran
cisco; bark Chloe, Liverpool
barks Caroline. Antifogasta
John Bunyan, Yokohama.
PoRT TOWNSEND, March =
Arrived, barkentine c. L. Tay
lor.
, 1876-03-09
From Daily of Monday.

ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE. = The
Chinaman taken up to Olympia
on the Aida on Saturday, charg-
ed with burglary, attempted to
escape, on the arrival Of the boat
at the wharf, by eluding his cap
tors and secreting himself in the
wheel-house. An unfortunate
revolution ofthe the wheel, how
ever, stopped his little game and
dumped him into the salt-chuck
If a rope had not been thrown
him, the chances are that the
county would have been saved
the expense of trying him, and
the Sheriff would have had to
put down one pair Of handouts
as "eXpended."
, 1876-03-09
N0TICE!
TO ALL WHOM II HAY CONCERN

yHTwEREAs THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
w General Land Office, in letter dated Ju-
Iy Sth. 1874, ordered that the lands in Township
n N.rth, Range East, in the district OF lasds
ft sale at Olympia, W. t, should be withheld
e from disposal as agricultural lands untll the
nonmineral character thereof shal. have been
fully established" And, whereas, George NJ
Boman, as Attorny-in- fact for Lysander Pelton,
Samuel Bideler, of King County, W. I and
David Matten, of richardson Co. Neb. now ap
plies 10 enter the W. X of N i, N Z L OF n
+ L, S Il OF n L l., 4 Of S Il i and N W
Il of 4 OF Sec 80 I "a N, Il Z, for and on
behalf of said Lysander Pelton samuel Bideler
and David Matten, and has filed in this office
his affidavit declaring that there is not within
the limits of said land. to his knowledge, any
coal or other valuable mineral deposits, and
that said land is essentially nonmincral land.
Now, therefore, in accordance with instruc-
tions from the Commissioner of the Genera
Land Office, it is ordered that testimony touchl
ing the character of said described land shall
be taken before the Clerk OF the United states
District Court, at his Office, in Seattle, King
County. W T., on the 10th day of April, A.
d. 1876, beginning at l O'Clock P NJ, at which
place and time all persons having interest in
the matter of the character of the above de-
scribed land are required to appear and there
and then to present such evidence as may serve
to fully establish the character of said tract OF
land.
Given under our hand, at the United States
District Land Office, at Olympia, W. t., this
LIST day OF March, A. D. 1876.
J. It. BROWN, Register.
6w ROBERT G. STUART, Receiver.
, 1876-03-09

out exception, that those scholars of
both sexes, and of all ages. who have
access to newspapers at home, when
compared with those who have not,
are:
1. Better readers, excellent in pro-
nounciatian, and consequently read
more understandingly.
2. They are better spoilers, and define
words with ease and accuracy.
3. They obtain practical knowledge
of geography in almost half the time it
requires of others, as the newspapers
have made them acquainted with the
location of the important places of ma
tions, their government and doings on
the globe.
4. They are better grammarians for
having become so familiar with every
| variety of styles in the newspapers,
from the common place advertisement
to the finished and classical oration of
the statesman. they more readily COM
prehend the meaning of the text, and
constantly analyze its construction with
accuracy.
5. They write better compositions.
using better language, containing more
thoughts, more clearly. and more cor
rectly expressed.
6. Those young men who have for
years been readers of newspapers are
always taking the lead in debating
societies, exhibiting more extensive
knowledge upon greater variety OF
subjects. and expressing their views
with greater fuency, clearness and cor
rectDess.
, 1876-03-09

The CONCERT. The concert
for the benefit of the Misses Bell
given at Yesler's Hall last even
ing was very well attended. The
programme was an entire change
from the previous evening, and
in addition, several patriotic
songs were introduced, by spe-
cial request. The singing was
even better than on the previous
evening and fully sustained the
high reputation Of our Seattle
musical talent.
, 1876-03-09

gg~ Greet the McGibeny fam
lily with an overfiowing house
tonight. Let them receive that
cordial greeting while among US
that shall show our appreeia-
ton Of the talent and culture
they represent. Wherever they
have been the journals have
been unanimous in their praise
and the best citizens have We'd
with each other in giving them
hospitality and doing them ser
vice.
, 1876-03-09
THE MCGJPFNyS -

THE MCGIBENYs.-A telegram
received from the McGibeny fam
lily announce that they will be
down on the Zephyr this after
noon, and will give the first of
their series Of concerts at Yes
ler's Hall this evening. From
all we have seen concerning this
talented family in the papers of
Oregon, We believe their enter
tainment is really of Il tirst-class
description.
, 1876-03-09

SHOOTING ScRAPE.-A shooting
scrape occurred this morning
about s o'clock, on the corner OF
Bean L. Whites store, between a
German ship-carpenter from Bell
Town who is known as Harry
and whose other. name we have
not learned, and Pat Gull. From
the statements of witnesses of
the atfray and others who were
with the men previous TO the
occurrence, we have learned the
following particulars: The two
men had been drinking very
freely and had probal ly been up
all night. At an early hour this
morning they were in the Dolly
Warden Saloon together andtook
several drinks. They shortly
afterwards got into an alterca-
ton, in the course of which Har-
ry struck Gull with a chair and
threatened to shoot him. He
was ordered out of the saloon
and went, but returned shortly
and he and Pat went off to-geth-
er. The went up first street to-
gether, seeming to be quarrelling
and on arriving at Bean u
Whites corner they both drew
their revolvers. Pat struck the
German over the head with his
revolver, firing at the same time.
He followed 1t up by striking
him several more blows with
the revolver. They tvs men
then clinched and fell down in
the mud. Mr.. Coulter, who wit
messed the affray, in company
with Mr.. Pumphrey, rushed for
ward and secured the pistol OF
the German and Mr.. Pumphrey
secured that of Gull. Pat was
taken charge of by the Marshal
and the German was taken to
DIR. Calhoun's office where dis
wounds were examined and it
was found that he had several
scalp wounds where he had been
struck by the pistol, and a gun
shot wound between two fin
tiers, ranging back into the hand.
His wounds were dressed and
he was taken to the calaboose.
The examination Of both parties
has been postponed until even
inc
, 1876-03-09

FiRE.-The dwelling house of
Mr.. kinsey, in rear of that of
Mr.. NJ. r. Maddocks, on Mar
ion ST., between 1st and End,
caught fire yesterday and blazed
up quite lively for a few mo-
ments. 1t was put out almost
as soon as discovered by the
workmcn from Wilson's foun-
dry, who rushed promptly to
the spot with buckets. The fire
burned quite sizeable hole thro'
the weather boarding, but did
no material damage. Its origin
was unknown.
, 1876-03-09
GONE AsHoRE.-A special dis

GONE AsHoRE.-A special dis
patch to the SEATTLE DISPATCH,
Oregonian, S. +. Chronicle, and
Y. Y. Herald is as follows:
PORT TOWNSEND, March S.
The bark Menshikoff, Captain A.
w, Smith, owned by F. Clay,
cashier Of the Western Savings
ank Trust Co., San Francisco,
loaded at Port Blakely with
lumber for New Caledonia, on
her way from Port Blakeiey to
Port Townsend, during thick
weather and Il snow storm, went
ashore two miles above Marrow
stone Point, at half past seven
last evening. There being no
tug at hand except the steamer
Goliah, which was engaged to
tow the Italian bark lena off
Point Hudson, d. Rothschild,
agent Of the bark MenshikOff,
called for assistance on Com
mander James NJ. Selden of the
revenue Cutter Oliver Wolcott,
who promptly rendered the same
and took the bark from her dan
gerous position, and towed her
to Il safe anchorage in Port
Townsend Bay. Too much
praise cannot be awarded to the
commander and officers Of the
Wolcott for the alacrity evinced
in rendering such prompt assist
ancC.
, 1876-03-09

THE McGIBBENYs.-The con
cert OF the McGibenys last night
was attended by a good house
and was, in its general features
the same as on Saturday even
ing. This evening they give an
other performance, with an en-
tire change OF programme, but
retaining the great attraction OF
the two previous concerts, the
appearance of little Allie in her
song 1.-The Little. Drummer
Girl"
, 1876-03-09

EVIDENTLY A MISTAKE. Our
dispatches from Nanaimo yester-
day announced the sailing OF the
ship Orpheus. As the only ship
Orpheus on the coast is lying
sunk in 60 feet Of water in Bar
clay Sound, this report is evil
IDENTIFY 4 mistake. 1t is proba-
bic that the vessel which sailed
was the ship Nations Hope,
which was wrecked some time
time since on her way to Nanai-
mo, got off subsequently and re-
paired. The operator probably
confused the two wrecks.
, 1876-03-09
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CoMInG BACK. We are in
formed that Mr.. C.. P. Stone, for
merly Of the firm Of Stone 4
Burnett, of this city, who left
here somew hat suddenly about
three years and a half ago, in
tends returning to this city, and
going into business again.
, 1876-03-09

To SHUT DowN.-We are in
formed that the Seattle Coal Co.
will shut down for several DAYS
after the depar ure Of the bark
Harvest Home, which is now
under the bunkers, to complete
the railroad to the top of the
new bunkers, by filing up the
slip in which the vessels now lie
to load. When this is done, two
vessels can load at once.
, 1876-03-09

BURGLARY.-The store of Mr..
John Sullivan was entered by
burglars on Saturday nighG. The
thieves were evidently gentle
men OF nice discrimination, for
they contented themselves with
going over his entire stock and
picking out three or four Of his
finest merchants and two or
three boxes OF his best brands OF
tobacco, leaving untouched a
large number valuable articles
which they might have just as
well carried Oft. They obtained
an entrance to the store by
climbing through the window.
, 1876-03-09

g9% As Prot. McGibeny and
family will remain here for a
few days, they will give a free
exhibition Of their skill in train
ing children IN kindergarten
singing at Yesler's hall to-mor-
row at ? o'clock. Let there be
a general rally Of the children,
parents and friends of education
at that time.
, 1876-03-09

DANCING ScHooL.-Pro fessors
Brotherhood, late of Virginia
City, Nevada, and G. G.. Stein
veg, will open dancing school
at Reinig's Hall, next week. The
Saturday evening soirees will
also be under the management.
, 1876-03-09

ANOTHER New SToRE.-Messrs.
Marsh & Afford, gentlemen who
have recently arrived here from
Oregon, are hitting up the store
adjoining that of Bean y White,
and propose to open shortly with
a stock Of dry goods, clothing;
boots and shoes. etc.
, 1876-03-09

PROBATE CoURT.-In the mat
ter Of the estate Of |. d. Holmes.
deceased. Order distributing
properly to the mother of the
deceased, Mrs. Deborah Holmes
In the matter of the estate OF
NJ. ID. Woodwin, deceased. Or
der confirming sale ofreal estate
to Katherine J. Keith and d. X
Baxter.
Estates Of Mckay and Cusack
Final accounts rendered.
, 1876-03-09

nsa- Rev. B. A. Hill, the evan
gelist, from Dalles City, Oregon,
will preach tonight at Z o'clock
in the NJ. E. Church. Revival
services.
, 1876-03-09

THE INFLUENCE OF NEwsPAPERs.-A
school teacher, who has been engaged a
long time in his profession, and Witness
ed the influence Of q newspaper upon
the minds of family and children.
writes as follows:
have found it universal fact, WITH
, 1876-03-09

THE SHOOTING ScRApE. The
trial of the two parties to the
shooting scrape OF yestedayy,re-
suited in Henry Petersen, the
ship carpenter, being fined $50
and two-thirds the costs and Pat
Gull being fined SO and remain
mo costs
, 1876-03-09

To BE UNLoADED.-The bark
Windward, on Wednesday next,
at extreme high tide, will be
hauled up 6 or s feet higher
on the beach, and the work Of
unloading her commenced.
, 1876-03-09

THANKs.-We are the recipi-
ents Of a bottle of wine, pre-
sented by Mr. ". r. Andrews
and wife. May they live long
and (glugl glug!) pro-osper.
, 1876-03-09

BSg The bark Enoch Talbot,
Captain Penhailow, I days from
San Francisco, arrived a. Port
Townsend and is expected up
here this evening.
, 1876-03-09

Byee Town lots for sale cheap
for cash, on the line of the Seat
tie Coal and Transportation Co. S
railroad, between Seattle and
Lake Union. Inquire of G. l..
Hatch. jan 26-tf.
, 1876-03-09

MARRIED. AT the residence
of Mr.. Levi d. Frank, on the
4th inst, by Rev. A. Atwood,
Mr.. William r. Andrews to Miss
Hattie ID. Frank.
, 1876-03-09

rea. The bark Harvest Home
finished loading with Seattle
coal and drew out from the coal
wharf last night. Atkins pile
driver will commence work i'm
mediately on the slip.
, 1876-03-09

n@- The barkentine Grace
Roberts, Capt. Dahler, arrived
at Freeport at II o'clock, last
night, IA days from San Pedro.
She loads at that port for Ana
helm.
, 1876-03-09

sA- There will be services to-
morrow in the Congregational
Church at the usual hours. Eve
ening subject, 1.-The character OF
the Pilgrim Fathers" Pastor,
James Hall.
, 1876-03-09

DEEDS RECoRDED.-The sheriff
OF King County to a. 4. Denny,
lot 4, sec. "a, and lot l, 2, 3 and
East half of Northeast ! OF
sec. 25. Also, lot 6, in sec. 4, all
in Township "A, n. Of r. 4 f.
, 1876-03-09

na. The schooner Alice ar
rived at Port Madison last night
and will load at that Mill for
San Francisco.
, 1876-03-09

s@ The Aida came down
from Olympia last night arriv-
ing here at about II o'clock,
bringing some s or 10passengers.
She went up to Olympia this
morning about $50.
, 1876-03-09

Observation-Disclosures Jim, for
disorderly conduct, was fined So
and costs by Justice Scott on
Saturday last.
, 1876-03-09

POsTPoNED.-The minstrel en-
tertainment that was to have
been given at Iesler's Hall this
evening, has been Indefinitely
postponed, as the hall was en-
gagged by the McGibeny family.
, 1876-03-09
THE sEAETLE
:!
CONDUCTED BY G. A. weed. NJ. D,
COMMERCIAL ST., BETWEEN
MAIN ARD JACKSON,
SEATTLE. W.T..

GENC MEET THE PRESSING WANTS OF
a many person on Puget Sound needing
Medical and Surgical aid, and for comfortable
rooms, good care and Moderate Prices,
have fitted up Hospital, where every conven-
fence and comfort will be provided in con"ec-
tion with experienced and skiliful Medical and
Sur gical attendance.
We aim to make this permanent Institution,
and to give special at entien to cases OF fracture
and injuries OF all kinds that are constantly oc-
curing in the saw mills, coal mines and log
gipg camps surrounding us.
Seattle being centrally located, with regard to
these interests. and more accessible than any
other point, We mean with the aid of these adj
vantages. and by giving personal and thorough
attention to its entire management, to build up
an Institution indispensable to tho sick and dis
Il who have no homes, and worthy OF Their
confidence and that of the public.
The Hospital is in pleasant and healthy To-
athe rooms neatly and cheerfully fur
nished.
For further particulars apply either in person
or by letter to G. 4. WEED, NJ. D.,
feb Seattle, ". IT.
, 1876-03-09

sn- The pile-driver of Mr.HA.
Atkins, which has been employ
ed for some time wharf-building
at Tacoma, came down to-day in
tow of the Aida.
, 1876-03-09

BooTs AND SHoEs.-If you
want first class pair of boots
or shoes, go to Geo. |. Lambert
No. 6, Cherry Street. l
, 1876-03-09

For SALE CHEAP.-A cottage
and lot. Also other desirable
property Enquire of G. L..
Hatch.
, 1876-03-09

ARRIvED.-The brig Levi Ste
vens arrived here last night.
The bark Enoeh Talbot arrived
to-day.
, 1876-03-09

nra. The usual services will
take place at the Baptist Church
tomorrow morning and evening.
Sabbath school at II! P. NJ.
, 1876-03-09

Ey~ Subscribe for Eastern and
California Papers, at publishers
prices, at johnny Jamieson's. x
, 1876-03-09

nSp Work has been commenc.
ed on another building in Yes
ler's new row.
, 1876-03-09
5oirees,

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING, AT REINIG'S
e Hall, under the directions Of Profs. Francis.
ReiHig. and Steinway.
Music: Violin, Piano and Cornet.
February 20, 1876. u
, 1876-03-09

DY A fine assortment of pipes
and smokers materials, just re-
ceived at John l.. Jamieson's.
, 1876-03-09
-

II. Z. CHURcH.-Preaching to-
morrow at II, \. NJ. and : P. NJ,
by Rev. A. Atwood. Sunday
School at 12l o'clock. Prayer
and Praise service at 4 o'clock
Revival service in the evening.
, 1876-03-09
NOTICE..

NSHEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPoS-
a AIS Ne solicited from all persons interested
for furnishing all Materials and Bnilding and
Completing Bridge across Cedar River, in ac-
cordance with the specifications and plan now
at the office Of Eastwick h Morris, over Messrs.
Phelps 4 wadleighs' Market. Said proposals
to be publicly opened at the Auditors Office,
on the first Monday in April, at O'Clock z. ".
by the Board of Commissioners, they reserving
the right to reject any and all bids.
Dated. Seattle, March l. 1876.
By order of tha Board Of Commissioners ef
King Comfy " T. NJ. 5 boDTh,
vi Clerk,
, 1876-03-09

PoRT GAMBLE, March 3.-Sail-
ed, bark Rainier, for San Fran
cisco.
, 1876-03-09

DISMISSED. - The complaint
against Tom Osgood, charging
him with keeping a bawdy house,
was dismissed this morning and
costs paid.
, 1876-03-09


THE MoGIBENYs. - Tonight
will close the series of concerts
of the McGibenys family and
will be for the benefit of Little
Allie. They leave on the North
Pacific for Victoria. During
their stay IN the city they have
been remarkably successful and
have made many friends. AS
this evening is the last time they
appear before our citizens, it is
to be hoped they will be greeted
with 4 crowded house, showing
our appreciation of the remark
able talents displayed by them.
, 1876-03-09

TIE fol owing is the list of letters remaining
in the Seattle Post Office. King Co., Washington
Territory. for the week ending, Mar 4, 1876.
, 1876-03-09
From Daily of Wednesday

THE VIvIAN-KoHLER TROUPE,
as will be seen by their ad-
vertisement, will give enter
tainments at Yesler's Hall on
Friday and Saturday Of this
week. The troupe consists OF
Charley Vivian, the Great, Mr..
Kohler, the versatile musician,
Walter Campbell, the celebrated
basso profundo, who, our read
ers will remember, was here
with Madame Anna Bishop, Mrs.
Blake, who possesses a very fine
contralto voice, and Mr.. Waud,
the pianist. John Welton, ad-
vance agent of the troupe, ar
rived here last night on the
North Pacific.
, 1876-03-09

Persons calling for the above will please give
tiae date of advertising.
W. H. HUMPHREY. P. NJ
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-10-26
Republicau Mass Meeting

AT mass meeting of the Republican
voters of the Fourteenth representative
District, composed Of the townships OF
kickapoo and Easton, at the house of X.
Z. Pelherbridge, at 2o'clock P NJ on the oath
day Of October, 1876, on motion J. s. Van
Wrinkle was elected chairman, and G. W.
II. Moore, Secretary.
A motion was made and carried that
an informal ballot be taken for a candidate
for Representative. William Cary and X.
Z. Petherbritee were appointed tellerr, and
an informal ballot was had, which resulted
as follows:
A G. Chase received votes; G. W. II.
Moor, 3 votes; l. Pretiice, 9 votes; John
Dufiin, ii votes; X. f. Petherbridge, l
vote.
On the fifth regular ballot, John Duffin
received Is votes; Prentice, II votes. Duffin
having received q majority Of all the votes
cast, was declared the unanimous choice
of the meeting. A &. Chase, Il f. Pether-
bridge and p A. Kelsey were appointed =
district committee for the ensuing two
years for the IA h Reprssentive District.
On motion ordered that the proceedings
of this meeting be published in the Leaven-
worth TINES The meeting then adjourn
ed is. VANWINKLE Chairman.
u. W. II. MOORE. Secretary,