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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
BURNED To DEArM.
fCorressOndence Ledger. !

PUYALLuP, OCT. l7.--Last night, be-
tween the hours of y and 10 O'Clock, a
fire was discovered at the residence of
Mr.. John Murray, which was situated
near lhe line of the railroad about a
mile and quarter east of Puyaliup.
Some of the near neighbors hastened
with utmost speed to the place but by
the time they arrived the flames had en-
tirely enveloped the building, which
was being rapidly consumed, heavy
rain which was falling at the time ap.
pearing TO have no effect in checking
the progress of the fire, SO tier0ely was
il raging and SO intense was the heat.
All b pc Of preventing the destruction
of the house was abandoned and the
attention OF the neighbors was given
to the search for members of Mr.. Muir
rays family, one Of whom at least was
supposed to be somewhere on the prem
ises, as it was knows that Mr.. Murray
was in Tacoma on business. Every of.
fort was made to save the contents of
the building, but very few articles were
saved. Upon raking around in the
burning enbers and debris this morn
lug, horrible scene met the eyes of
Mr.. II. NJ. Moore, who pulled from the
ashes the body of old Mrs. Murray.
The body Was charred almost beyond
recognition, and 80 BADLY burned that
the arms and legs dropped of upon at
tempting to lift them. When yonr re-
porter viewed the scene, MOST sicken-
lug and horrible spectacle met his
gaze. The corpse had been removed to
the barn and placed in small box
about two feet in length and one foot
in width. The top and back part Of
tte skull were entirely gone, toeetheT
with the arms and legs, and nothing
but shapeless mass OF flesh and bones
remained. Il was q hideous and
ghastly sight. The origin of the fire ID
unknown, but the presumption is that
the old lady had IN some way cau-ed heI
own death. When found she was lying
about five or six feet from her bed, and
il ia supposed from the position in
which the body lay that she had at
tempted 20 make her escape from the
| flames, bat. psrished in the attempt.
The sad news was teiegraphed to heI
husband, who Immediately repaired 4
the scene, only TO find the pleasant
home he had 50 recently left devastated
by the fire fieud, and is home left des
Olat0
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
THE SHORT LsNE TERMINUS.

On the principle that there cannot be
too much light thrown upon subject
oonoeruing which all are equally in the
dark, We give the following summary of
the results of an interview been re-
porter of the Ogden Pilot aud promi-
nent official of the Union Pacific COM
psny regarding the western terminus of
the Oregon Short Line. The official
gave it as his opinion that the road
would follow Snake river from Weiser
to Lewiston, with probability OF its
being continued to Puget Sound. This
opinion is based upon the primal fact
that when the Short Line was started it
was the expressed intention of the com.
pany to build through to the Pacific
ocean. Subsequently the arrangement
was entered into with the Oregon Rail-
| way a. Navigation company to connect
with their road at Burnt river. The ar
ticles Of agreement did not, however,
specify that the Short Line was not to
build to Lewiston and 80 it is free to be
80 constructed. / deem that the road is
necessary. As your paper stated a few
days ago, the Short Line is in country
where local traffic will not pay running
expenses until it gets to Burnt river.
Beyond that is country of wonderful
richness, and one that is destined to be-
come the greatest grain country in the
world. II would also. in going down
Snake river, pass coal fields with unlim-
tied supplies, immense forests of pine.
fir. and mountain timber, and, ii ex-
tended across Washington Territory.
would have the advantage of through
freights aud would be enabled to carry
part of the grain of the Walla Walla
country to the Sound, and, returning.
bring coal, lumber, fish. etc., to the prai-
rie country. Rich iron mines aud good
mineral fields whose ore will bear ship
ping for considerable distance would
be opened up, and the road that is now
stated in some quarters AZ failure
would be the best paying one that trav-
erses the country bordering on the Pa
citic. The road spoken of 10 not an
extra expensive one, but from Burnt
river to Lewiston can be constructed for
half or at most two thirds OF the cost OF
the u. X. & N. road over the Blue Noun
tains, and, besides, is more free from
snow and floods. The distance is. $50
miles and the grade is not over 70 feet
to the mile. Privately believe the road
will be built aud that soon, but publicly
am surprised that any one should even
question the wisdom of the Union Paciic
managers until il is defini ely announced
what their plans are and what will ter
inmate their system OF roads.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

CHEAPER GAs-The new Portland Gas
Company makes citizens Of that plaoe
the offer following: " We offer twenty
candle power gas for price that shall
never exceed $2.50 per thousand fest 70
citizens; $l.75 70 the city for its offices
and public buildines, and 80 per year
for each street lamp for every night IN
the calendar year from sunset to sun
rise. Again, We will make no charge
whatever TO consumers for service pipes
from the street main 10 the meters. nc
charge for rent of meter, no dep0sit oi
auy kind from the consumer. We oAn
do all this and make money, and while
doing 10 can bsneft the citizeus ,oi
Portland"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
Tax Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the duplicate assessment roll OF King
county for tho year 1873 Is now in my psIs-
session for tho collection OF the taxes
therein levied. Said taxes win be 0elin-
Qufnt on the 31st day Of December. lseH
at O'Clock p. m, and unless paid prior
thereto ten Ter cent win be added TO the
amount thereof, - penalty, and interest
charged 1t the rate Of twenty per cent per
snnum frum date Of delinducncy until
paid. Said taxes arr payable at the ON. .
a. the County Treasurer, In Seattle. dur
ing 0fIlce hOuFs. GRO u. HILL
Treasurer King county.
Ones of Kin county Truas1rpr. Sent-
- Outoher I ia - dw =
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

laan aHnsiisys Ialand, Ohio. March 18th,
Co., have used Kcndall's SPAWN
q 49,. ua bone SPAWN, and am pleased
m..a mat IL has taken the enlarge
hnss,. hs completely of. Il took only one
dsrs % perform the cure. am conii-
81 - = 10 properly used it will do
s clalm for il. @. M. Lincoln.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

LARGE TIxBkR. Last Wednesday {
very large piece OF sswn square timber
was taken ON board ship at HastinRz
M.Iis. II measured - inches square
and l2O feet long. without . knot o.
blemish. This immense stick Roea to
China. We believe Il 10 the lArRcsf ever
shipped from Burrard Inlet.-BrffisA
Coluaabiaa.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
PROFESSIONAL.

II g. CASE DENTIST. OFF,
1l' fce. Iesler-Leary Building. cS
Orice hours. 9 a m. TO 5 d. IN. LIQUID
nitrous oxide gas administe-ed for the
painless extraction of teeth.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

viii give an ounce Of gold for every
ounce Of aduiteration found N tho Swan
Baking Powder. II has boon snorooRn-
" tested By half the families u 6easslS,
with sasisfact0Fy aud happy rEuiss: y
p. Stone, Grocer, Tea and Wine Mer
chant, 6s35 Front street. oclz
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
PROFESSIONAL

n A. BALCOM. VI. D.. NJ. c. p. AND
VI. :. tCanadal: graduate OF the Uni
versity of New Yoik. 1875: graduate of
the Bishops University. Montreal. 1882 /:
late surgeon inter-co colonial Railway, New
Bruins wick. In addition to general prac-
fice / will give partic liar attention to
general surgery. defornities, diseases Of
the spine, lungs. and diseases o. females.
Call and see my new treatment for
bronchitis and consumption.
Office, 10i Front street, over Treen &
Raymond's boos and shoe store, Seattle,
w. ocls Il
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

ARE YOU MADE miserable By indl-
ceetiOn. constipation. dixxineas, loss os
appetite, and yellow akinf Snl,oa ii
Vitalizer y positive cares =. - S0w'
AT. dEu0gisk
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
ADVERTISING RATES
OF THE
ST-INTELLIG
FOR DAILY:

FOR DAILY:
Professional cards. 80 per month for one
nch. and S2 per month for one-half inch.
Locals, 10 cents line for one insertion.
cents q line for six insertions, and 10
cents line per month.
Commercial advertisements, 80 cents an
nch one insertion. S1.50 an inch for six
Insertions, 81 an inch for t 40 weeks, $50
hree weeks. and 50 per month.
FOR WEEKLY:
Professional cards % per mUnth for one
peh, and 81 5Gper month for one-fiail inch.
Locals, 10 cents line for ohe Insertion,
and Is cents line per month
Commercial advertising. 81 per inch for
one insertion, and 81 per month
DAILY AND WEEKLY;
Professional cards, 81 per month Tor one
inch, and $3 per month for 0ne-haii men;
Locals, Is cents line for one week anu
50 cents q line per month. " g..
Commercial advertising. " an 'hch i"'
one week. and 81 an inch per monih.
The above rates will be strictly adhered
IN with ali new advertisements. and with
old advertisements IL continued upon the
expiration of present contracts.
rug nncr.lNTel IeEnceR DIR cfl
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

snlI ~, OBS CURE WILL Immediate
~ =. group. whooping cough and
4. B. Stewart, druggist.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

A NASAL INJECrOR frs with each
bottle Of 6hiloh's Catarrh kemody.
Prios. 30 oenta- A. b. 6tewsrt, drueRak.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20
Dissolution Notice.

T,HR COPARTNERsHIP EXISTING
i between John Dewar and y. A.
Malsch of Skagit City, has been dissolved,
and aay bills contracted ~ Mr.. Malsch
after this date viii not be paid by me
Ocl6 q JOHN DEWAR.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-10-20

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WORDS o. ExCeusAcEuExr.

The following complimentary notices
are clipped from our exchanges of re-
cent dates:
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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

We select few verses for our
readers, from modern CHRONICLES"
as found in the Keyser Echo.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
What Do You Think

De you think the saloon is a
blessing to any community?
Does the liquor seller furnish an
article of any value?
Do you wish your boys and girls
to patronize him?
Does the business promote edu-
cntion, good morals or religion?
Do you think it makes people
happier, better, or more prosper
Gus?
Do men who spend time and
money in the saloons buy many
books, good clothes, or any of the
elegancies or luxuries of life +?
Do you think the liquor bust
ness helps any other branch of
trade?
Would not the men who now
squander their earnings and waste
their time in drunkenness, be bet
ter citizens if sober and industri-
Gus?
If the drink shops were closed
would not your town be more or
derby, and the people more prosper
Gus and happy?
Do you think there are a suffi-
cient number of drunkards and sa-
loon keepers in your town to keep
up the license system, if all the So
Der Christian people vote against
it?
Who do you think is responsible
for the sin and misery of the liq-
uor traffic?
Do you not think that it is time
for every true man to vote as he
thinks?
Will you not think and take
your thoughts to the caucus and to
the polls ?-Selected.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
An Advance Backward.

An exchange says: "On Christ
mas day, in the beautiful city of
Rockford, in this State, the Mayor
was obliged to order the saloons
closed at o'clock in the afternoon,
as the eight policemen of the city
were unable to cope with the
drunkenness rampant on the streets
This city, for some time "No-Li-
cense" town, two years ago, elected
License Council in spite of the
protest of $500 women who voted
against the saloons. The price of
license was fixed at $500, in the
hope that the city would be
"whole" of any financial damage
resulting from the newly-opened
saloon. Immediately it was found
necessary to increase the police
force from one to eight-and Pc
lice Justice set up his court for
the first time in the history of
Rockford. In such improbable
business the high license money
has been used up, and the city is
not even financially the gamer"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

in his big hearted southern hospi-
tality, proposed to send us back to
Jacksonville himself by special
boat if we would stop over. This
being impracticable, our boat de-
cided TO cross and touch his wharf a
few moments. His grove was fault
lessly attended. As we went back
on the white sand not a grain was
out of place, and not spear Of any
vegetation save the orange tree was
visible. The cultivation is by a
small rake. A hundred frisky,
hungry cattle, loose in a new clover
lot, are not more inclined to take
everything in than our party was.
The trees stood in rows twenty-five
feet apart each way. The branch
es almost touched, and the height
of them varied from fifteen to TWEEN
ty feet. They bore from 1000 to
5000 oranges, all large, sweet and
perfect. Many branches with fifty
or more on, hung low enough for a
child to gather.
But we can't stand any more of
this. Talking about personal lib
erty" in an orange grove is too
much for hungry editor barricad-
ed in Northern winters gloom, by
ice and SHOWS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Church News.

PLYMOUTH CHuRcH.-The pews
were sold in Plymouth Church New
York, recently, by auction. Mr..
Beecher said the church had 5000
persons engaged in its work, and a
large sum of money was needed for
the missions. His own work, he
thought, would not be for a long
time. A few might be sorry, but
he thought that there would be
many to think that a hindrance
was out of the way. For the first
choice of pews, H, B. Clahin paid
$725. From 1854 to 1878 the year
ly average of receipts was $38,20S.
The total realized for premiums
was $24, 20950. The fixed rentals
are S12,207, making the receipts
from pews for the year $37,O01.5O.
In 1882 the total was $38,284.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Ohio Editors.
Among the Orange Groves.

Just to worry and vex our e9i-
torial brethren in West Virginia,
we ask them to read and know what
delights were reserved for fraternal
kin over the river.
We extract from the Marietta
Register, the editors account of
their trip and visit among the COR
ange Groves :"
| cannot better describe the
morning than was done by a Jack
sonville writer: "There was a
touch of May in the breeze that
tempered the sunshine of the De-
cember morning. The sunlight
danced in thousand flashes on
the merry wavelets OF the river,
and the breezes kissing the rosy
cheeks of Ohio's maidens and ma
irons (naughty breezes y were as
pure as the white wings Of the sea-
gulls that wheeled and circled in
joyous welcome round the boat"
Under these surroundings we
started up the St. Johns for a
round trip to Palatka, distance
of seventy-fve miles. It's shores
are attractive with modern resi-
dences and fashionable resorts. On
ly sixteen miles up is Madarin,
the beautiful grove and winter
home CT Harriet Beecher Stowe. 1t
was Bickham who asked who want
eel to see "Harriet Beecher's toe"
after so much had been said Of her.
i The charming surroundings of he1
beautiful place that now brings in
a handsome income cannot be lg-
d nored with a pun.
II We touched at Green Cove, at
Iocol, the point Of transfer for St.
3 Augustine, and passed in sight
u OF orange groves whose deep,
green foliage, sprinkled full Of
golden fruit, was charming beyond
] description. They were indeed
like "a word fifty spoken--apples
OF gold in pictures Of silver" Our
party were as eager as children tc
land and enjoy the promised oppor-
tunlty pulling oranges.
We steamed on to Palatka, not
arriving until p. m. The citizens
made the hour a pleasant one. Col
Hart, whose grove was opposite,
+ gally decked a small boat with
fruits and flowers on which to take
US over, But there were too many,
and besides, our steamer had nc
time to fool away. But Col. Hart,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

Just before he sailed for Europe,
Oscar Wilde was ,.decoyed into a
bunko shop in New York city, and
induced to throw dice until he lost
s1,16O, for which he gave his
checks. He managed to come to
his senses and stopped payment on
his paper before it had been pre-
sented at his bank, and thus es-
capped serious financial loss.-Er.
FREEMAN readers will bear wit
ness that this is our first word
about Oscar during his stay in
this country, and we shouldn't
have mentioned him this time had
he quietly gone home withou.
making this last big fool of him
ssf, as recorded above.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
In The Same Column.

We find the following items in
the same column Of the Nonpariel.
TRY --'sw Risky and be con-
WINGED. The best in town"
"Rev. will hold communi-
on service at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow. This will be
his last sermon at this place, as he
and his wife leave for Titusville,
Pa, Monday"
"Now lay in your liquor"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Winter Campaign-Freeman soc

Send in names by ones, twes,
fves and tens, for the FREEMAN,
from now till June 1, 'S3, for SOC,
This will take readers through
the coming session of the Legisla-
ture, with three months to figure on
what is done.
FREEMAN from now till June 1,
'S3. for SOC.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Observation-Disclosures
Freeman Free.

To sill Ministers, the FREEMAN will be sent
for sl.OO year, in advance. Better stAl-to
any Minister sending 800 with the names of
two yearly subscribers, the FREEMAN will
he sent, free, for one year.
Regular Te1n,s-sl.5O a year-same rate for
shorter time. Address,
FREEMAN, Parkersburg, w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Keyser Chronicles.

We select few verses for our
readers, from modern CHRONICLES"
as found in the Keyser Echo.
CHAPTER II.
/. And it came to pass in the
latter days of the year 1882, that
the spirits of men waxed warm,
and the evil ones said, This shall
not be-"
2. "For have we not said as afore-
time, that this people shall have
free votes and free whisky? Have
we not builded our houses with hui
man bones and cemented them
with blood and tears?
8. And it came to pass on the
23rd day of the 18th month, that the
people were gathered together,
they that were in favor of license.
4. And they selected a Captain
and five Of their wise men and
they said unto them that were in
favor of no license and free water,
$50 to, now, as we have said afore-
time, and drink we that which you
like but let us make "bread for our
children.
5. And the Captain and the five
wise men waxed valiant, and the
hosts of them that followed.
6. And it came to pass on the
9th day of the 18th month, in the
same year, that the people opposed
to the rule Of Rum, arose in their
might and said, "This will we dc"
7. And they gathered the peo-
pie together, men and women, and
did consult together.
8. And when the Rumites be-
held this they were amazed.
9. And as they conferred one
with another, they said, "This we
will do, we will choose us Cap
tain and five wise men of our
liking, and we will place them
face to face, man to man, and upon
this will we make our battle: Cog
and Magog, which being interpre-
ted is Grog and No Grog"
10. And all the people said
"Amen."
II. And when the appointed
day was fully come, behold the
battle waxed warm from the rising
of the sun unto the going down
thereof.
II. And it came to pass that
when the sun was set and the
strong men were still striving for
the mastery, that the hosts of Grog
were sore pressed by the hosts Of
No-Grog.
10. And when it was night, a
loud cry was heard in the camp Of
the hosts that fought against Grog,
and a great shout, "They run they
runW
IA. And the devout women took
up the shout and sang for joy.
Is. And there was great re-
ioicing in the city Of Keyser from
that day.
I
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24
Which Shall 1t Be!

A Proh1bitory Amendment is
pending before the Indiana Legis-
lature. The Monitor Journal says
"The action of the Legislature
during the next two months will
make all the good people in the
State happy, and set the work OF
humanity and moral reform for,
ward infinitely, or it will make all
the best people in the State sad
and heavy hearted, and nerve their
arms with the determination Of
outraged justice, before which
righteous indignation, the guilty
politicians will retire to private
life from henceforth and forever"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

Is acres of level land, in good
state of cultivation, in one mile of
the Little Kanawha Bridge. Good
frame house in a nice grove, out
buildings, &c. Price, $1,000. On
Lubbock road.
Thirty acres more can be added,
at $50 per acre. Enquire of
w. F. ATKINSON,
Real Estate Broker and Notary
Public.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

PLEASE RENEw.-New names
still come in faster than old ones
90 off. We trust that but few short
time subscribers will let their
names 60 of. Please, friends, re-
new promptly.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-24

The Beautiful Emerson Pianos,
full size, 7 1-3 octaves, all round
corners, Rosewood Cases, are unsar-
passed at medium price. There
have been sold upwards Of 10000
of them and have been on the mar
ket over 80 years. Our sales up
wards of4O, and all are satisfactory,
having a full, clear, rich, round
tone which improves as the years
60 by.
Sold by Fitzhugh & Hunter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-08-03
A Baby's Feet.

A babys feet, like sea-shells pink,
Might tempt, should heaven see meet,
An angels lips to kiss, we think,
a baby's feet.
Like rose-hued sea. flowers toward the heat,
they stretch and spread and wink
Their ten soft buds that part and meet.
No fower-bells that expand and shrink,
CLEAN half so heavenly sweet
As shine on hle's untrodlen brink,
A baby's feet
II.
Ababy ys hands, like rosebuds iurled,
Whence yet no leaf expands,
ope if you touch, though close upcurled,
A baby's hands,
linen fast as warriors grip their brands
When battles bolt is hurled,
They Close, ,clenohed hard like tightening bands.
No rosebud vet by dawn impearled,
Match, even in loveliest lands,
The sweetest flowers in all the world
n DaDys hands,
III.
baby's eyes, ere speech begin,
Ere lips learn word or sighs
Bless all things bright enough to win
A baby's eyes.
Love, while the sweet thing laughs and lies,
And sleep flows out and in,
Sees perfect in them Paradise,
A baby's eyes.
Their glance might cast out pain and sim
Their speech make dumb and wise,
By mute, glad godhead felt within eH
baby's eyes, Suia5urne