, 1877-03-17

| STEAMBOAT RACE.-There was an
exciting brush on the waters of Sno-
homish river between the Nellie and
Yakima, last Friday. The Nellie had
got into the slough ahead but while
the deep water lasted, the Yakima
could outrun her. At last they began
to get into the shallow water above
Lowell and the Yakima's great draft
and suction CAUSED her to drop slow
ly astern. For nearly twenty minutes
they were SO close together that a
man could step from one boat to
the other, but the Nellie finally got
in front and reached the levee about
three minutes ahead Of her competi-
tor.
New TELEGRAPH LINE.---We learn
that new line oftelegraph is to be
built to this part of the world by
company in which Mark and Jasper
Mcdonald, of San Francisco, are the
chief stockholders. The route of.
the new line is to be from Winne-
mucca, Nevada, to Camp McDermit;
thence to Silver City, Idaho, with a
branch line from Silver City to Fair
view, and from Silver City, to South
Mountain; the main line continuing
from Silver City to Boise City thence
to Baker City; thencGto Walla Wall
la, Washington Territory; and thence
to Portland. Oregon, together with
short line in Portland.
STEAMBOAT ITEMS. = The Fanny
Lake had freight for dozen points
on the lower Sound and did not get
off till nearly an hour after the usual
time. The Libby had good deal
of lumber for La Conner and some
flour for the Bay. ;. Capt. Parker,
cf the Messenger, has our thanks for
Olympia papers. =. The Yakima
came up from Port Gamble on Sun
day night with the Camilla Urso
troupe -. Steamer Annie Stewart
runs through to Olympia tonight,
the North Pacific only going as far
as Tacoma.
PASSENGERS COMING. - By the
steamer Dakota are fifty-three pas
sengers for Portland, beside those
bound for Sound ports; This is
probably owing to the fact that it
costs no more to go to Portland by
this way than to come here; and for
this reason many persons take tick
cts for Portland, who are in doubt
as to where they will settle. 1t gives
them good chance to see the whole
country. @
FROM UTsA1ADY.---We learn that
the purchasers of the mill property
have commenced tearing down all
the old huts and used-up buildings
which might create damage by catch
ing fire and setting fire to other
buildings. 1t is also stated that Jack
son Il Co., will put in a stock of
goods at once and establish large
trading concern at that point.
Big STocKs.AThere is probably a
larger amount of merchandise in
Seattle at present than there has
been for some months. We notice
that especially of dry goods at
Schwabacher's and groceries at
Crawford & Harrington's. Those
gentlemen evidently anticipate a
busy season, to jndge from the OK.
tent of their purchases.
BAD JoB.---According to what we
hear flom parties arriving here from
that place. Contractor Meeker of
Tacoma, is no very good man to
work for. Men who worked four
and five days, got sums ranging from
IS cents to dollar and quarter,
after deducting their board.
RETURNED.-Dr. Paul NJ. Brenan rea
turned from Olympia on Sunday last,
after having made himself one of the
lions of the Capital for a week or more.
His lectures were we'll attended and he
created favorable impression in all
circles. s
REs1aNED.-Col. D. P. jenkins,
City Attorney, has resigned his po-
sition and the Office has since been
declared vacant by the Council.
SrRANc, the Front street barber, has