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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
Gold lnlpOrtatiOnS.

Including Thursdays shipment The
amount Of bullion that has been started
from abroad to this country is GAO, OOO
pounds. !,liInors are current, but can
not he verified, though considered pro-
habl" by foreign bankers, that about
100000 pounds more will be- shipped by
the end Of the week. These shipments
are being made not solely upon the ba-
sis of The present rates Of exchange, but
rather upon the present rates for money
and the proSp"c' Of lower prices for ex-
change in the immediate future
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
DHILA DELPHlA,W WILMINGTON AMI
/ BALTIMORE RAILROAD
OCTOBER 9TH, 1882
Trains leave Wilmington as follows

Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For Philadelphia and intermediate sta
tons $50. 10, 1880 II. m.: 23O 800, 80. rs,
+. III.
! Philadelphia teyprcss) ., 2.'EE, $50 1905 IS
.. 9.39, "5s. l.j3 II. m. l!,1j. l.53 t.i7 f.lO
63S, 7.2f +. NJ
New York. 300 223. $50. Ga5. .5S ll.5J a
m. fl!.3S. SO, 30 5.l7, G.3s. 100 y. NJ.
Baltimore and Intermediate stations, %
OF, 1000 II. IN. : 600 p. m.
Baltimore and Bay Line, 6.57 p. m.
Baltimore and Washington. ~. Adj. sos
9l7 a. m. LOO. ElO9. 800. 6.j7. ll.04 y. m
Baltimore only. l.Oa, 1000 II. III. i226 and 9
y. III.
Trains for Delaware Division leave for:
New Castle, 600. BIO a. M: l.05, 300 6.2t
y. IN.
Harrington and Intermediate stations. go
Il. III. l.O5. f.25 r. IN.
rclmar and intermediate stations. $40 a.
M. LOS y. NJ.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
Public Sale.

The persona! property Of j. c. HiI'
gins, Of Red Lion, was recently sold ~
W j. Lank, alctioneer, and realize. |
the following prices: Twenty
hriferS, not three years old, averaged
S46.O7 each, and others not wo years
old, brought $500 each. TN" mules
brought S2'5 pair, and the hogs sold
from II To 13a4 cents per pound.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NOR SALf,-2 OK THREE NEW BRICK
md Tenth streets. with Mansard roof, bay
windows, front porch, front yard, ground cell
Any, light and deep: said to be the most hand
,olne houses in the city; side yard. saloon par.
lor nine rooms and u bath, and ~ registers
Tor heater. Those In need Of houses would
do wei. to give them their attention. one
al Madison. Inquire at 400 W. 9th IT. m2'6
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
MONDAY. MARCH l2tn, 1883.



Il head of horses and colts, all good WORK
scs speed, Is hands high: ten head Oi trst
class milk cows, some Of which are fresh and
others Will be by day of sale: stock bulls. 3
ycarlngs, two Of which are heifers: ! bun. 2
yoke of oxen, one yoke well broken and very
handy; 10 head Of shOats. one iinc boar,all PO-
land China; ~ pair Of chickens, hvc turkey
hens and pubbler, 3 Kccsc and one gandcr.
ducks and brakes Farming Implement, ::
Champion selibinder, run one season: one
Pennington reaper OPP: Buckeye mower. =
IRON axle fhriI wagons, nearly new: iron axle
OK cart, in good order; dug cut. nearly new !:
family carriage, top buggy, notop bug
~, roller, corn marker, horse rake. fans
Van Wrinkle Kalamazoo !: corn shelter, =
syracuse plows ! Southbcnd plow. ! corn
cOvcrUr, 2twin harrows, 5 rultvatorS 3
morse plOws, = sets of wagon harness. z sets of
ing tc carriage harness. ! double set Of car
riaye harness. sets of pillow hi1ncsS. collars
brides. lines, noes. forks, Shovcl'. spades OK
chains, grlndstrnc. and everything necessary
20 ran a farm Of that sue, ttnutny hay by the
lon, II acres Of wheat in the ground: wh,cu
has on 1t tons Of phosphate and Il quantity
Of manure. Dairy Fixtures: one ciurn and Il
lot of milk and cream buckets Imls, etc.
Household and Kitchen Furniture. 4 lot IF
pork
IERMS.-All SUNS Of $3.50 and under. CASH
on al! sums over that amount, a credit of 10
months will be given by the purchaser giving
u hhnknhlc note with an approved endorscr
with interest added.
JOHN W. DAVIDSON.
W. J. LANK, Aucticneer. mi I'D 2tw
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

yNDRSALE-W HOLESALEDR RETAIL
y lot of latiir-' and children muslin
Underwear, childrcn's dresses, Infants
robes, notions and trimmings. Also, first.
las store fixtures. large wall showcase.
.tcps for window, Iwo Domestic Sewing Ma.
hines. rs good rs new; 3 dozen shcli.b0Xcs,
nearly new Storckcepcrs will do well to cali
store open until yp. IN. l.. W. STlNKLEi,
ihlrd and \ Ing streets. mT-ft'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

lNOR SALE-f FIVE or THE MOST DON
vcnicnt room houses In the city, stu
strrc,s, % feet front, each with bay windows
and porch, open stairway. modern improve
,ncnis sanitary plumbing. all under drained.
rncse are the lnndlest houses now in the
n 4rkci being an entire new plan, such as has
,ryer been built in our city before. Terms
FERNS to suit purchaser. Apply on the
premises OF llNDaI.L & bR'
marJ.lmO"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
We have 70 First Class

operator and new instrument. We
give you work equal TO amy in the city,
at extremely low prices. SnitcrlrN Il
Company, 3O2 Mayxrt street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

yNOR SALE-FuUR BEAUTIFUL NEW
[ cottage buildings, 24th and Market st.. a
rOo,ns, front pOrchcs, front, side and back yards.
nigh grounds dry cellars, fine view of Della,
ware river: all modern improvements: forms
easy Apply or address !. &. PICK I.S, or
WI. H. FOULh. at ". ID. Pickles Flour
store, 9th and King street. f2-:f
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
4 variety Theatre.

# j, reported that The variety theatre
will open IN the third story of the Me-
|CuIlo,igh llilIing, Fifth and Walnut
streets, On Thursday evening r"Nt.-
The affair will We managed by Il Mrs.
La.nlrlf Of Philahr'phl.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

WASHINGTON, March 9.-.Iudgt
| Lillry, IN old man, was assaulted by s.
W. Dorsey on Tuesday morning and
severely injured A gentcm IN who
visited Mr. Lilley this morning found
him in bed suffering from the injuries
inflicted by Dorsey. Owing to Mr..
lillry's advanced age and the nature OF
his injuries his physician apprehends II
serious result, bur he Reserves u decided
expression Of opinion until Tomorrow.
The Star gives the following accounC OF
the affair:
To-day it leaked out that on Tuesday
morning an attack was made by Stephen
W. Dorsey on Judge Lillcy, father of
"x-Drputy Auditor Lillry, at the re-
sidrnrc OF the former, No. ,iO3 X ST.,
\. W. Mr.. Lilley called at Mr.. Dorsry's
residence, accompanied by Il friend,
tcorg" +. Brodr, and they were admit
ted at once by Mr. Dorsey, who invited
them I" his I'arlor. They began ron.
rtrsation, during which Mr. Dorsey &C
cnsed Lillry of obtaining RcrieI as II
Government witness. Mr.. Dorsey be-
came excited and dealt Mr.. Lillry blow
in the face. The latter. throwing himself
back to avoid the blow, his chair was
upset and he fell to the floor, when it is
alleged Dorsey kicked him in the lower
part of the abdomen.
Mr.. Brodt in'ertercd and prevented
Dorsey from administering other blows
or kicks. Mr.. Di!lrv is now about seventy
years of age and is confined to his room
10y his Injuries, DR.. Buckley being his
physician.
Ex-senator Dorsey friends in con-
vcr,atiUn Tonight admit the fact Of the
assault upon Judge I.illey as stated in
he Star, blt assert that il took place
under circN>tanc"s Of great prOvocation,
md after Mr.. Dorsey had been grossly
n,u.tc.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NOR SALE-W'ILDERS WILL FIND
" il to their advantage t. cali on Captain
GUhcld Front and Pine streets. for building
and paving sand. Also fresh water sand
lear Of root. ana gravel Residence. NJ.
Poplar street. :nb..tt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

INOR SALr. OK RENT-IiUUSE sOl ".
r Tenth st.. front porch, front, side and
back yard ; lot. 3NXl5O: range. hot AMI cold
water, Gas fixtures and shades complete.
VIII be sold on easy terms Apply 10 " NJ.
v. PYLE. g,S Jefferson street. li-,t'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
A Terrible Cough Cured,

sin 1857 took severe cold, which affected
my lungs. had terrible cough, and passed
night after night without sleep. The doctors
gave me up. l tried AYERS CHERRY Pee
ToRAL, which relieved my lungs, induced
sleep, and afforded me the rest necessary
for the recovery. Of my strength. BY the
nent cure was effected. am now 81 years
old, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PICTORIAL saved me.
HORACE FAIRBRoTHER."
Rockingham, W., July Is, 1882.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

! good pnrlor suit, upholstered in raw silk
walnut chamber suit, cottage suit. 60 yard
If Ingram carpets yds. of Tapestry Brussels
carpet, II yards Of entry and stair carpet with
border, padding under carpets. stair rods
"ndow shades. extension table, dining room
chairs refrigerator, | Finn range. No. 7
With water back room stoves, china, glass
and queenswarc, tubs buckets, and many
other articles not here enumerated.
n. B-Thc above goods have only been II
Use since last April, and are all as good II,
new. Persons wanting goods should attend
tins sale. MRS. NJ. X. JONES.
l.. W. STIDHAM Il sos. Aucts mG.s,lO. !.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
A Bill Of Interest 10 Farmers.


ALBANY, March 9--Assemblyman
Erwin, of ~. Lawrence County, INTRO
duced bill to-day of interest to every
farmer in the State. In presenting the
bill he said that farmers In ali parts of
III" State were complaining that the
seeds OF noxiOus weeds were put by
secd-dcalers, especially Western seed
dealers, in packages Of grass seed. In
TINS manner many farms had been Sc
v"rely damaged. He knew Il farmer
who last year bought a few packages oi
supposed grass seed and Sowei it., who
afterward had to spend 500 in killing
he ragwecd that came up. Mr.. Erwin
requested that the bill be printed and
referred TO the Committee on Agricul-
tire. The bill is as follows:
SECTION |. No person, company or
corporation shall sell or give away in
fhis State any timothy or herdgrlss
seed, rcdtop seed meadow tcscur seed,
large red clover seed, early or June red
clover seed, medium clover seed, Alsike
clover seed, while clover seed or Ken
lucky blue or June grass seed which
shall contain any white daisy seed, OK
eyed daisy seed, ragweed seed, Iuack
grass seed or Canada thistle seed.
SECTION 2. Any person, company or
violating any of the provi-
sions of section of this act shall forfeit
and pay for each and every Offensc $50
~ a penalty to any party, parties, com
lHny or corporation who shall havepur-
chased any such seed or receive it as a
gift, and sown the same or used the
lit. Al. 81.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NOR SALt,-A NEW iiiRr.E-STORY
L groom house. with all modern improve
m"nts Lon i'd feet deep 10 an alley. Appl!
un the premises, NJ. al East Ninth It. Terms
"asy ms-lstt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
1NOR SALE-NERl DESikABLE NEW

VyOK SA TE~N FN UP.NI HB1IF NEW
residence, No. 0l2 W. Ninth street. A
naultifll modern architectural, nine rooncd
bo,se, with bath nd all modern improve
'n,nts: heater IN cellar. No. Sll Monroe It.
~ rooIued house, with bath, front porch, bay
window, back stairs, splendidly papered, and
,cyrral new seven TO0med and bnth two story
bouscs at Hazlett and jackson s,s., within 300
SEEDS X son, 81 Monroe st., $40 w. 9th
a, or sl2 Jackson IT. fly If
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
DtHLlC ,ALr;-rO CLOSE A PART

D' hl-lC SALE-TO CLOSE A PART-
NERSHIP.
Wednesday, March u, 1883, nj Oo'clock. a.
NJ, "a large lot of iirSt-class carriages ,Mf1AtA
consisting Of cnd-spring top lug esf1ti1,
GIGS, spar spring top huSgics, doctor phirt0ns,
extensive top ph"tons. Jump seats, Clayton
wagons, Germantown rUckHwnyS. etc. These
are oar own make. and iirsi.cliss in every
particular, and fully guaranteed. We re-
pectiully ask f you an inspection Of this
work. which can he seen nj our factory, 10,
Orange street aud can be purchased any time
previous 10 sale on private tcrlnS. Terms
I 'ndcr 300. cash: over siOD @mUnthS' note
with approval cn,lor,rr. OF = per cent. off Tor
cash GARRETT X FURRY.
los Orange st., Wilmington. Del.
j.. W. STIDHAN 'DN, AuctiOuccrs,
.il3nlU IL, L. lg2U
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

WANTED - A YOUNG MAN TO
w learn photogrLphinp. I, q. HOL
LAND. .nT Market street. ilS-tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are so insidious in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs
none so trited with by the majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from trifling or unconscious ex-
posture, is often but the beginning of fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has
well proven its efficacy in a forty years. fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
taken in all cases without delay.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

WANTED - A CARRIAGE BLACK
w smith to 20 nto the country. Apply
ut X ENT Iron and Hardware co, mott
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

GOOD SECONDHAND
w push cart. Apply at +2i Market II.
ns1t T.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

WANTED - DELIVERED WEEKLY
w chickens, ,.ressed and alive. for which
VIII be paid the highest cash price ON drlv-
cry. N. b. APPLETON, Third vt. market.
inb.d&wtf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
SUNDAY TRAINS.

Philadelphia and intermediate stations
SO II. m 1900 H.. 800 80, D5j Il. N.
Philadelphia and New York. 2,DD LIB a
IN. jl7. 6.3s IN p. m.
Baltimore and Washington. 1.42 45l. sos
9.l7 n. m.: ll.04 =. IN. Baltimore, LOS H. III.
For further information, passengers are re-
terrcd to the timetables posted at the Sta.
tons
Trains marked ~ arc limited express. upon
which extra fare is charged.
CHARLES +. PUfH. J. X. WOOD.
General Manager. General Passenger Agent
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

INOk NALl-AiiDI / 60 B''SiiE ELS or
j seed chill white potatoes. Apply to
EhDM = llpDIEN n"artcntrrvilIc. DcL,
IN Geo ". NcrnUp's Farm. iup-ot'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

WANTED - A FEW GENTLEMEN
w dodgers. Central location and pleas.
ant rooms Apply ut Gil Shipiey st. m9-2ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

"ANTEl-BDAK AT g0l TAT
w nall It. Ploasaat rooms and good nc
cOmmodatioGs. Also, table board. milf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
DI KIIC SALE

DL IC SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.
VIII be sold at Public Sale. ON the premises.
ON SATURDAY, MARCH Il. 1858,
at o'clock, p. H.:
Tie thrcc-story brick house. No. Cos Madi-
son street. in the city Of Wilmington. with
rooms having front of sixteen feet on Mnd-
isOn street, by depth of my feet The house
Is in good order, centrally lorntcd. and could
be easily converted into II store.
Attendance will be given and the terms
made known at the time and place aforesaid
by THDM As 4. LALLY,
m33t Agent to effect the sue.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NTANTED--A CHI. FOR GEN ERAL
w huuScwork, at 90 King st. ins-3ts
NyANrED--A SECOND, HAND PUSH
w cart Apply at this office.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
VERY STABLE FOX SALE.

4. Stroud, oilers his entire ~
~ stoch Of horses and car E%FrHs
Srriayes etc, ut Private Nk-X--
IA The business has been established for
Isars This il a rare chance for any person
.ishinv to engage In the business Every.
', nv II, good running order, with pcrmen-
', boayding horses. For further Information,
ares. or call At 100 W lest street or ut No. 623
" est Fourth st, l3tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

L1OR SALEe-A PAIR or YOUNG
Il mules coming Uou!) years old. Kind
Address, r. W. SHEWAkD, o22 ". Front
jV-it
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
ON IA LE.

-,x sALE-A NEW fIRST-CLASS ]:
X roomed house, suitable for lawyer. doe
mr. dentist, corner 9Th and French 81 -eets
-, ,ao v hve bay windows and all modern i'm
ss &c We'll and all waste water un
ardra med 10 sewer. Also, the three houses
,I,oining the above. Terms oasy. Also,
naw store, Chance for good investment.
som me- having per cent. clear Ut taxes. etc.
.rnT KENT, u new eleven roonled house.
nniv 10 q. ii. TlNDALL. 70l French street.
"F mb-lSts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

LNDN SALf.-A HORSE CARL AND
l. wagon, suitable for anything, with har-
mes, Nh. THOMSON, back U. Warmers
VI F""'u Factory. Maryland ave. m1-lt'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NOR REMEMBERING HOUSE IN
j. good location. Rent 10 be boarded out
Address or call On DIX. q. u. BALL, Sixth
ana Lombard streets. mv.3t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

w well acquainted with city engineering
Apply to LEVI GARRETT,
Chairman Of Opening Streets Committee.
or to NJ. &. COM WE'LL.
m6-of Chief Engineer.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

DOARDlNG STABLES. HORSES
ID boarded blythe week or month, plenty
Of carriage room and attentive groors. Ap-
ply at stable, Green street between 18th and
18th streets, and West and Washington
streets. JOHN GREEN f0-tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10
WANTED.

LHOR RENT-PARTO OF A HOUSE. Alp,
L. ply to f. WEBB, 5O7 Shiplcy Il. mist.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

EOR RENT-BASEMEN T 5. W. COR
Il Third and Shiplcy streets.
mar5u II. GARRETT.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

NOR RENT-A THREE-STORY BRICK
u house, 3l4 Washington street, with mod
ern improvements. Apply at SIMMONS
BRO. Foot Of TatnaiI It. ne-u
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

LNOk RENT-A STOKE AND PORTION
II OF dwelling in West Wilmington mi, 80
OWEN TRAlNOR. 1915 delaware ave.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-03-10

DOARDlNf - TWO RESPECTABLE.
- sober mechanics can obtain good board ,
with nome comforts, ut No. 3l9 East Ninth
street, or n second story front room will be
rented. mY3t*
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-25

To REPLACE rHE SauBzlcx.-In the
estimates Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury concerning Pacific Coast REQUIRE
meuts ID one Of 18S.5OO for buildinc a
steam tsodss for lighthouse serving IN
this district. The vessel. when built. Il
designed 70 take the place Of the 6hu-
brick, which II becoming rather anti
quated, after tweuty-si years battIinr
with the byeexes Of the uorthveG
coast. The 6hubrick has been one al
the hardest worked. most serviceahle
and reliable and best vessels in the Gov
eYnment se1vioe. She came to ia
S0ond in her earlier days and va here
actively employed g q revenue oufter IN
1853, lS60 and 1861. She vas NO ueeleea
cruiser OF yacht, but vas . vessel Of nm
work. being eDploJed in the transport-
alton OF The mails, brick, lumber. So.
tor tho Government, carrying o6iciajs
and troops. checking semi hostile In
dams, helpina the mercantile marine
and acting The part Of q ship Of var IA
TIE San Juan Ialand trouble and in ~
ouppceo13on Of treason. She vas &c.,
than she 10 nov. vas we'll armed Tor .
voogel o6 her olaso, and vao etronclv
manned. The older reeidente OF ~
North Pacific Coast will hear with ~
ROW OF the proposed laying aside Of ~
faithful old vsssel.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-25

SNOHoMrsH MAIL SEavuCx.-The Eye
puts out the growl following: The post
master at Mukilteo has instructions
from Ben. Simpson, postal inspector for
this district, to hold all mail FROM the
Snohomish River and SkaRit country for
the postal clerk on the Seattle and Sc
home route to work up. This virtually
amounts to two indirect mails per week.
Mail matter leaving Snohomish on Sat-
urday's boat il held at the seaport city
q Mukilteo until the Washington goes
% on the following Tuesday, reaching
Seattle at the same time With Tuesdays
mail while that going out on Thursday
il hold at Mukilte0 until Friday and
reaches Seattle, provided il don't get
tangled mp In the transit and finds its
way back to Sn0homish, sometime dur
ing the following week, a. did the Eye
last week. Matter bound for Sn0h0-
mish goes through the same rapid gyra-
lions, reaching Snohomish old enough
to vote, after having travelled over q
large part Of the civilized world and q
small portion Of Whatcom county. This
10 an improvement with vengeance.
There can be no particular blame at
tached 70 the cont ractors, for the rea-
son that they are paid for carrying only
two mails per week from Mukilteo to
Snohomish. II 10 the misfortune Of
Snoh0mish 10 be wart on tho Sehome
route.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-25

A PROPHET HEARD FROM. - Hon.
Phillip Ritz, who gathers crop statistics
for the Department of Agriculture at
Washington, writes as follows to the
Walla Walla, w. L. Journal During
tho last nineteen years l have travelled
over every portion of the Pacific Coast
counties have been twenty eight
times over the Rocky Mountains and
twice across the Isthmus-so that sup
pose l ought to know something more
about the country than those who have
scarcely been ont of their own counties.
On account Of the long continued
drouth late into the fall, our soil has
been thoroughly dried up, SO that now,
with sufficient rain, it will melt down
completely and be in the best possible
condition for crops next season that VS.
have ever seen since our country was
first settled. shall expect to see, dur
ing 1884. 100000 persons come into the
Pacific Northwest. l believe that there
are today $1,000 people looking toward
our new mines, which l believe will
prove to be tho richest and most extern
sive that have been discovered ON this
coast within the last twenty-five years.
OF course not every one who goes to the
mines will make fortune, but every
one who stays at home and follows
some legitimate business " II strike it
RICH"