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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01

two letters for San Francisco and seven
for Chicago alone wore saved, and have
been forwarded. There were also de-
stroyed two pouches of foreign mall Tor
San Francisco. They were all loaded
in the car. The following sacks OF do
mestic paper mail we're from Boston,
which were1 completely destroyed: For
Arizona 5, San Francisco Is. Colorado
Is, Idaho s, Nevada 8. New Mexico .,
Oregon II. Portland, Oen., IA, Utah .,
Washington Territory y. Sacramento 5,
making a total of Ss5 sacks of paper
mail burned in the cars of which there
10 record.
Asiatie Intelligence.
HoSa KoSe, Dec. Prince kung
continues dangerously i'll. Ii lung
Chang is expected in Picking from llent-
sin, to assume direction OF Foreign Az
fairs.
Enomoto. Envoy from Japan. was re-
ceived by E Sung Lii Yamen, Oct. 80.
His arrival was made the occasion for
a renewal of inquiries concerning ia
pans intentions about the Loo Choo
Islands. The Envoy is constantly har-
assed on the subject, possibly because
he was with Gen. Grant when the mat
tcI was DuNCStakdtS>t, ia WAS o>O'
The Chinese government is exasper-
ated bv the action of France respecting
TonCuiu. The belief is growing that
armed resistance Will be made to any
further French Invasion. Chinese de-
c,arations are unusually violent.
| Storms devastating cities and villages
| in the interior of the kran Tung Prov
ince are reported.
The American Envoy has been conf
PEELED to take action against persecu-
tons Instituted by the Vioeroy at Nam
| king against = Chinese clerk employed
by the American firm of w. Swetmore
d Co. At Shanghai. not long since, q
| factory for cotton yarn was projected
| BY this firm, under condition of the
treaty of Tientsin. The Viceroy said
the undertaking was in violation of the
monopoly given to a Chinese company
| and issued orders forbidding Chinese to
participate in the foreign undertaking
and decreed the arrest of SwetmOre's
native clerk. The alleged ground OF
the arrest was that the clerk had beer
concerned in a rebellion 25 years
ago. The real offence is believed TO bt
his taking shares in the new company
The United States envoy directed Amer
lean officials at Shanghai 10 prevent the
arrest, and made such representations
to Tsung Ly rs will lead to the cancel
ing of the viceroy's orders. Diplomatic
representatives at Pekin unanimously
approved the American ENJOYS action
'YoKAHAMA, Dec. 10.-The japanese
army is to be increased by several in
fantry regiments. The navy also is te
be augmented. These changes were
sanctioned by the Mikado. A larg'
convocation of Buddhist priests will b'
held this month at the famous temple
of Kogassan, in the province of Xii, TO
the purpose Of abolishing the ancien
rules against marriage, eating flesh, etc,
by the clergy.
The cholera is reported prevalent il
and about the capital of Corea.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01

salmon, the halibut, the fur seal, the
walrus. the whale. and all the myriad
others in which the sea is so rich.
With the advantages of position 60
perior TO all rivalry-with the growth
and wealth to which she has already at
Ained. and with an enterprisinR, intel
lieent and public-spirited population
il will be strange II Seattle does not in
definitely continue TO advance and to
deserve and to retain the appellation
commonly bestowed upon her Of Queen
City of the North Pacific"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01
THE PAST YEAR.

The year just expired was, in many re-
spects, the best in the history of the
Puget Sound country. There was an
immense production OF everything, and
everything produced was in demand at
extraordinary prices. OF coal. the in
creased production was $4,000 tons, and
of lumber, moro than 100000 feet.
Towards the close of the year the mines
proved incapable of satisfying the
demand. During the whole year lum-
Der was in such call that its full supply
was impossible. Logs won't up to pri-
ces never before heard Of on the coast.
Hops, another staple of this region,
yielded profit to the growers ranging.
all along from 100 to 1000 per cent. a
fair average being 800. Oats sold at
remarkable figures. hay, the same,
while of dairy produces, fruits, and
vegetables, were it not for importa-
lions, the people would actually suffer.
Beef has risen from and 4 cents a
pound to 8 and cents. Oar manufac-
tories were pushed with orders during
the whole year, and compelled to turn
away work. And 80 We might 90 on
through the whole list of productions
and pursuits, and ono by one enumerase
the wonderful spread and growth we
have witnessed during the past year.
No one has shared in these benefits
more than the transportation compa-
MES. Their facilities and accommoda-
dations have not only been greatly in
creased, but they have been taxed as
never before. For the first time in ten
years, more than single coach has
been needed on the Northern Pacific
road, and now there is not only need
for two and three, but there is need for
two trains, and two trains will undoubt-
edly be pc. on during the coming year.
Steamboats,, that two years ago aver
aged all along from eight to twenty
passengers, now carry from twenty to a
hundred. The merchandise brought
into the country has more than dopbled
since 1881. Western Washington has
probably increased the number of its
inhabitants by 10000 within the year.
Our own little city has jumped from
400 to GOO, gain of 3Sx per cent. A
like gain during the year ensuing will
carry il mp to 5000. Who doubts that
ve viii experience il? All SIGNS are
favorable, vast deal more so than on
the LIST of January, 1882. During the
year upon which We are now entering
We will Be connected by railroad with
Oregon, California, Idaho, and the East,
and thenceforth the growth and devei-
opment OF this region must equal if not
surpass that Of the most favored section
Of the Union. Good as 1882 was, 1883
viii be better.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01

HOPS IN KING COUNTY.

The growth of hops in King county is
undergoing rapid increase in quantity.
Abroad people have had the idea that
no hops are grown here; that about all
in the Territory were produced in Puy-
allup valley. That this is mistake We
will now show, and that henceforth
King county will be known all over the
United States rs one OF the chief hop
producing sections.
During the past year 200 acres were
cultivated by local growers, named as
below:
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01

DECEMBER Coal SHIPMENTs.-Vessels
named as follows took coal from this
port during the month Of December,
1882, the figures set opposite their
names indicating the number of tons
taken by each:
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Parties wishing to obtain the only an.
thentic and reliable sectional map OF
Puget Sound and surrounding Territory
can do so by addressing box 136, New
Tacoma, Wash. Terry.
These maps are compiled from
the records at the Z. s. Land Once, ana
for sale d23d&wlm
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FouNp (iuuTY.-McLaughl alias,
Little Mac, the Jeweler was found guilty
last evening, of having the best display
of jewelry, etc., shown in the town OF
Seattle.
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Pebble spectacles and eyeglasses at
VIM. H. Finche's, opposite the New
England Hotel. dff
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Ladies', when you want a nice fitting
corset, call at Clayton Bros.
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Thoss 40 oorssts q Clayton Broa
take The load.
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At g. Davies 4 Co. you will find
ILL L.. 4 4. a l. n

At g. Davies 4 Co. you will find
Holiday books Of every kind,
Books for every age and mind.
Books to raise the sigh or smile,
Books winter hours to beguile,
Books all wonders to unfold.
Books for the young. Books for the
old.
Books in cloth and books in gold;
Books Of pure instructive tone;
Books Of many authors known:
Picture books for girls and boys;
Those loving and instructive toys;
Books of enchantmcnt and romance,
That fAncy's magic joys enhance,
Books in paper and books bound.
Enough for al on Puget Sound
Front street, Seattle.
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NEW York, Dec. 30.-The Star has
this: Much mystery surrounds the
present whereabouts of j. H. Langtry,
who accompanied his sister to America,
and it is impossible to ascertain what
quarters he has selected to occupy dur
ing his stay in this city. He must have
disappeared as soon az the Catalonia
touched her wharf, for the clerk at the
Albemarle says Miss Langtry arrived
accompanied by no one but her sister,
in-law. The general suppositien ap-
pears to be that he began a chase after
young Freddie, and is still in hot pur-
suit. If not, be is probably installed in
private apartments.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01

CHICAGO, Dec. O.-The list of mail
destroyed Dec. 2lst, in the New York
Central accident, is Just forwarded. The
railway mail service sacks destroyed in
cluds two for British Columbia, via San
Francisco, ten for Montana, fourteen
for Oregon, eighteen domestic for San
Francisco, twelve for Washington Ter
ritory, eight for Wyoming. fourteen
sAoks Of foreign paper mail for San
Francisco, three pouches Of foreign
papeR mail for San Francisco, and two
pouches of foreign paper mail for Brit
in Columbia. Six hundred and Gixty-
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A Chicago Gebharlt.
A Possible Resignation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3d. Senator-elect
Gibson, of Louisiana, is not likely to re-
sign as has besn reported. He will not
do it to take the Presidency in an edu-
cational institution i'll New Orleans,
about to be established by Paul Tulane,
OF New Jersey, who formerly lived in
New Orleans. 1t Is said that he will
give million dollars under certain con-
ditions Gibson is much interested. but
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Railroad Matters.

NEW 4O0At AS0> WQA AAOWa
ailk manufacturer informed o reporter
that the present depression in the silk
industry arose partly from the demand
for plain silks. Up 70 this winter bro
caded silks were considered the proper
thing. snd looms adapted especially TO
the work we're put into factories all
over the country. Nearly all the great
mills in Patterson, in which upward Of
5000 people earn living by silk weav-
inx, manufactured nothing but bro
cades. Plain silks are now tho rage.
They cost moro to make. and arc mot 60
much profit TO the manufacturers. The
looms and machinery are Of altogether
different pattern from thoss required in
bs0cade manufactures. Another rea-
con il the sta0nant condition Of busi-
nsss, caused By the strong competition
Of foreign manufacturer. have Just
returned from . trip through France,
Germany, SwitssgiAnd and Italy, and ]
TALKED with manufactures and closely
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN "A very
valuableset Ofroad Overseers. The find.
} er will be suitably rewarded if he will
!, keep them and offer sufficient guaran.
tee that they will never again, be ap-
pointed to supervise the roads. Fer
further particulars apply to the citi-
I zens of Cedar Neck who travel over
the road from Milford to Reeds farm.
They will present medal to the man
who will give the Overseer of that
road a ride on a hot sunny day
in a wagon with no springs, over the
entire length of the road.
A suitable epitaph to place on the
grave of the OveTseer Of the road from
| the Brick Granary to Benefits store
would be sYiew not with critics eye,
but pass my imperfectiOns by, because
/ I don't know any better" We have a
! few Confederate State Bonds we will
donate towards teaching him how to
make the road under his care as fine
and pleasant to ride over, as any be-
tween Milford and the beach.
FOrbearanceh has almost ceased to be
virtue, with the Overseer of the Tub Mill
Causeway. II needs earth hauled on
it until the road bed il raised two feet
higher than it is; and fit is not done
soon, several of the persons who are
compelled to drive over this piece Of
road almost daily, think Ofapplying to
the Levy Court to take it out Of his
hands.
Toe many of our road Overseers are
appointed to that position, because of
their fealty to the party, and without
regard to competency. This appea RS
to be the case with the man who has
charge of the road from Lincoln to
Milford. Tn roads are heavy with |
sand. the bridges rotten and tumbled |
in, and chug holes are more plentyful
in the road than brains, we
were going TO say brains in the over
seers head, but we wont because there /
IS u matter in doubt about the last
named commodity.
The OVerseer of the CullentOwn road
is not well. He has had shock. The
CHRONICLE has been making IL un-
pleasant for him. His nelghbOrs have
been calling his attention to the fact
that the newspapers are making re
marks about the condition of the road.
Our Town Commissioners are q
jolly and pleasant set of men. We are
glad the town has been so fortunate in
its choice but the street leading out
by the oaks is in a wretched state,
auu ueeuS dttFuIloll' AooHulH luuAC
gravel, or blowing would do it
good. The road overseer has jurisdic-
tion up to a small bridge just past the
''oak7h and should ride up that way
The much-talked-Of, but slow-cOming
on Causey avenue, should
be made this month, so that the road
will have a chance to settle after being
by plOwing down the present
side walk and putting it into the road.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

Miss Lizzie Willis was home thil
week.
Miss Lille Artis, of Frederica, is the
guest Of Miss Sallie Hickman.
Geo. B. Hynson is home from CLAW.
crack College because of poor health.
Mr.. I. L. Adkins, Deputy Internal
Revenue Collector, is visiting in Mil
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blackburn and
son left here on Monday last for To-
rOntO, Canada.
S. E. Marshall has accepted the posi-
ton Of soliciting agent for Child, Tap
pin & Go, of New York.
Rev. P. T. Rawlins of Georgetown,
delivered the morniOg sermon in the
avenue NJ. E. Church in the absence
Of Rev. j. s. Willis.
Capt Myers, who will command the
new schooner now on the stocks in
Lank & Co.'S, ship yard, is the guest Of
Mr.. David Lank.
Mr.. R. d. Grier was in the city last
week where he had his eyes operated
upon, and some steel filings removed.
His accident caused him much pain
and inconvenience, but he is now able
to attend to business.
Rev. Mr.. Gerald, Of Hawley, Pa.
will not preach in the Baptist Church
in Milford, on Sunday next as an
last week, on account Of ILL
ness in his family.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18
HOUSTON HAPPENINGS.

| There Is about as much eXcit ement
here as we may suppose there is at the
| North Pole, and items are AS plenty as
white crows. Everyone is busy now.
Even the Lazy Club has disbanded,
although informal meetings are held
on rainy days when a quorum can be
obtained.
On Sunday afternoon last a fire
broke out in Glenn McCOlley's woods
near Williansville. 1t originated, 1t
is supposed, from a charcoal pit the
Walls Brothers had finished burning
the day previous. AS the woods were
very dry at the time, the flames spread
rapidly, and about 200 acres were
burned over in few hours. running a
large amount of timber, mostly pine.
Among those who suffered loss by the
fire are Geo. Russell, of Milford. He
had tract of 10 acres of pine burned,
Jonathan Smith about 20 acres, @.
McCOlley Is acres, and VIM. Marvel
and others smaller amount.
Mr.. COunselman's new 30x40 barn Is
nearly completed, and it is the incest
structure of the kidd in this vicinity.
J.O. Mills has returned from two
weeks visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. w. Richardson and daughter
are expected home about June 1st.
Some light-fiDgered night-prOwler
visited Mrs. d. ScOtt's clothes line on
Monday night last. The bull purp is
loaded for him If he repeats the visit.
Sixteen persons here subscribed re-
Gently for q Western Journal which
was to distribute SIS, 900 worth Of gifts
among its patrons, on April 2Sth.
Sixteen persons here have ceased build
ing air castles over their prospective
fortune. The awards were made and
they "got left" Better try lottery or
playing policy. neighbors.
The new depot-building has not put
in an appearance yet, still we have
faith to believe that it will-sometime. !
There will be preaching here next
Sunday week.
Roads hereabout need repairing.
Will the Overseer give them any at
tention? Judging by the past, he will
not.
Potato bugs are quite plenty in some
of the patches here. Reference tol
your waste basket will show that we
have not perpetrated any poems"
this spring, so just for the fun OF the
thing we will give the old machine
turn, Here gOes:-
Ine Iater Dug Is now on hAuui
He's coming through the ground,
And those who wish to raise crap"
Had better stir around
And mix the little cuss mess
or potent Paris Green;
Twill make him sick, and very quick
He'll vanish from the scene,
AND then when ''difging time" comes round
Twill be the 'proper caper"
To sell for cash enough 70 pay
The printer for your paper.
There is no nonsense about those last
two lines. 1t is much nearer the cor
rect thing fora man to step up and set
tie his subscription with cash than to
bring in q bushel of little potatoes not
worth so cents in the market and tend
er them for two or three years. sub
scription. Yet I have heard Of such
things being done. =. !
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

DIFFICULT FEAT. rigging out
the new schooner en- the stocks at Har-
peris yard, the crOss-trees on the main
mast lat a hight OF fifty feet were
placed in the wrong position by mis-
take. This was not discovered until
after It was stepped in position. Sew
eral undertook TO change the crOss-trees
but IL was thought inn ossible and their
attempts failed. 10 take the mast out
was very difficult and expensive job.
Mr.. A. Walls, fOrnlerlyan able seaman
in the u. S. Navy, finally undertook
the task. When il is known that there
is no means for a man to get at the
work, but by standing on a one inch
chime near the top of the sTnast, and
raise the trees" above his head, turn
them around and place them back in
position, the feat is one of great danger
and skill combined. The work has
been the source of much discussion in
the ship building circles Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

LINCOLN RACES. Yesterday, about
900 persons witnessed the troIting at
Lincoln Park. The first race was be-
tween Col. NJ. H. Davis gray gelding,
which has been in training for several
weeks and F. Reedy's iron gray geld
ing, which he uses AS a roadster. The
first and second heats were won by
Davis In 2:58 and 2:53a. Reedy's COM
ing under in 2:54, in the second heat.
The second race was between Reynear
williams bay mare (alsO in training)
and Frank Richards roadster. Won
by Williams in 3.07. Third race be-
tween Prettvman and Johnson. Won
by Prettyman in 30S.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

HARRINGTON is to have a school
building that will be a credit to the
town, and will also afford ample room
for the present attendance. The school
Sharpa lot Of14 acres for 5000. on which
to build the new house, which will be
The building will have a front of 20
feet and will cost between 81 ,OrO and
1t will contain six rooms, four of them
2jxSO feet, and two 25x35 feet, with
cloak rooms, &c. The rooms of the
second door can be thrown into one.
The structure will be of wood with a
slate roof
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

THE Junction q Breakwater railroad
company is a thing of the past In
the future all ofthat portion of our rail
road system heretofore known as the
]. & B., B. & F and W. railroads will
be known underthe name of the Della
ware, Maryland & Virginia Railroad
Companies. AT er they were cOnsOli-
dated the following officers were elect
ed: Directors. n. i. McCready, John
NJ. Robinson, Thomas Baumgardner,
John BOdIne, HarbesOn Hickman, e.
w. Tunnel, John w. Causey, Edward
W. Houston, J. 4. Long, Z. X. Wilson
Geo. w. Bishop and George w. Pur-
nell President, N. L. McCready; Vice
President, John M. Robinson Secreta-
~ William H. Stamford; Treasurer,
DR.. D. H. Houston; Auditor, H. s..
Marshall.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

THE Temperance Cantata 'Lost and
Saved" which will he played in Fred
erica this month, will br one of the
best local entertainments given by The
young people of Frederick. When we
say this we recognize the fact that Fred
erica has sufficient cause 10 be proud of
her local talent, and that many enter
tainments have been given by her
young people that deserved much
praise; but this time, there are young
ladies and gentlemen in charge who
are noted tor their energy, and who
have said, ''this entertainment shall
be the best yet given
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

THE oath Andual Session of the Del
aware State Medical Society, will be
held at Wilmington. Delaware, on
Tuesday, June 18th 1888, at 2 M. Or
ders for reduced rates of railroad fare
may be had Of the Secretary, so that
t ckets may be purchased from June
8th, until 18th good to return on or
before the 18th instant.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

A magnificent lot of newly import
ed Lyons Black Grenadines, war
ranted all silk. The designs are
rich and beautiful. Two qualities,
S1.25 and S1.5O, which is said to be
less than half of the cost of importa-
ton. Before the goods reached the
counters twenty dresses weie sold by
the sample piece that customers saw
in passing. We have some other
Black Goods at half price.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18
mILFoRp omUnCm pIREoTOnY

NJ E. Church on Railroad Avenue. Services
Fastor
Presbyterian Church, corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford, Services at 1913
P f. Church, corner Third and Church Streets
Services at 1910 a. m. aHd 7.S0 p. m. Rev. l..
II. jackson Rector.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

WOODS FIRE.-AbOut noon on Sun
day last a dense column of smoke was
seen little south of west of Milford,
which was the cause of much specula-
tiOn as TO the cause. Severol parties
drove out to it from the town, and it
was found to be fire in Geo. Russell's
woods. Some parties had been burn
ing charcoal, and in some una count
able way the fire got away into the
woods. Many acres of valuable tim
Der were burned over.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

THE Odd Fellows had the first arrest
made last week for trespass on their
Cemetery grounds. All parties in
fringing on their rules and regulations
will be summarily dealt with accord
ing to law, as the Odd Fellows propose
to protect all flowers and shrubbery
that may be placed as affections offer
ings by friends to the dead.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

On Thursday last the sehr. Clara
NAPLES, of Milton, arrived at Norfolk
in distress. Her sails and rigging
were badly damaged by heavy storm
while al sea
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

THE CHRONICLE returns thanks to
NJ. E. Geilinger for a sample loaf of
"Cream Bread" It was baked in close
mOulds and consequently is almost de-
void of crust. The flavor and color are
excellent. He keeps it in stock.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

WE want to tell you just why the
CHRONICLE has always spoke good
word for Treidler the merchant tailor.
It is, because Charley always guaran-
tees to fit, and never misrepresents his
goods. He has just received another
invoice of summer cassimeres.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

Ice CREAM has been the most popu-
lar ellcacy in Milford this week, and
the saloon kept by Mr.. Geilinger, at
Mr.. Apel's old stand, is receiving the
bulk of the patronage this season.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

DIR. r II. CLARK, ofthe U. S. Navy
has commenced, what will be the
handsOTest stable in Milford, on bis
mansion property on North Walnut
Street.
Milford chronicle., 1883-05-18

A number of young men Of Milford
who admire prize fighting went over
to New York last Monday to see the
fight between sullivan and Mitchell.