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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

RIDICULOUS AssEssMENTs. York
and other papers are vigorously prod
oinR Chicago on its assessment. The
value of city property gained rapidly
from 1887 to 1878. since which time IL
nas steadily decreased. notwithstand-
ing the enormous growth of the city IN
tne meantime. In 1882. when the popu-
is'ion was about 100. 900. the real valua.
uon had got down to the absurd figure
OF So,Ss0,0OO. while New York, with
dSbOoO inhabitants, was up to 81 .0s5,-
.'c,sls. ST. Louis, San Francisco, Bos-
wn and Baltimore, with an average each
oi only about one-half of Chicagc's
) population, had taxable property far
above that Of the latter. The oonstruc-
Won OF new houses in Chicago have
alone COS, during the past five years
mofe money than the aggregate value
" the whole city, according 10 the As
ssof; What is gained 10y this system
W naturalization We can only conjec'
.are 10 be an attempt to escape taxa
uon. and to fraudulently impose upon
vsners burdens ri9htfully belonging q
'ae property owners of the city.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

CHEAP FAgEs.-The Oregon Railway
and Navigation Company has placed
the steamer George Z. Starr on the
route between Seattle and Victoria. III
opposition to the Eliza Anderson, and
will carry freight and passengers at re
duced rates. For particulars apply to
j. ii. Carney, at City dock. my7 dw
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

=. j. Marion, man of note, the az
saS 81 a rev principle Of drawing,
sas.. VINO u highly spoken of by archt-
- eseineers and builders Of all parts
Rue oe United States. is staying at the
hssick Hotel for short time. Con-
Aaa,ss, builders and drauRhtsmen
Io avail themselves OF seeing him.
-, contributor to the California AveAi-
~ ae Is favorably mentioned. Sc
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

WILL CRLEnRArE-The Olympia ere
1nen have taken hold of the matter of
getting up a Fourth of July celebration
20 lf no steps have been taken locking
anythine Of the kind here. and the
ne Is getting short. Next week. per-
aaps, there will be meeting of repre-
ntative citixsns called 60 consider the
ooas.saeiiity of getting up a public dem
honal holiday.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

FoR RENT, CHEAP.-A two story. hard
finished house. Back, front and side
yards. On Fourth st. bet. Spring and
Seneca. Splendid view of bav Seven
rooms, one large pantry. one large gar
ret, cellar. patent water-c closet and
water in sink. Inquire of II. II. Pease,
corner Eighth and Spring. m3l-lm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

The largest stock. the choicest selec
tion, the best quality and lowest prices
of stationery. blank books and miscel-
laneous books. at the book store of q.
Davies d Co.. lIS Cherry street. m2
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

Love conquers the lover, but HENLEY's
DASDELIoS Tonic conquers the liver. "a
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

Purest and NOS. palatable OF all bit
ters, DIR. Henley's Dandelion Tonic.
iaS
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

Strawberries in any quantity at the
Fashion Store, Mill street. ie6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

DIR. Henley's Dandelion Tonic cures
dyspepsia, purities the blood and in
vigorates the system. ie5
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07
NOTICE.

Turing MY ABSENCE, GEO. "
~ Smith. room = Post building. win a.
tend 20 my business GEO. II. CHICK.
Seattle. Feb =. lssL ~
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07
Locket Lost

A GOLD LOCKET. WITH MONO
n gram on outside, 20. r. and tive
photographs inside. was lost on the street
Thursday morning. The finder win BE-
suitably rewarded on leaving The same 8
this Once. M g
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

DIR. HENLEY's DASDELIoN Tonic is
truly named the King of Bitters. "a
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

m, ~, blood purifier DR. HKxIKy's DAx.
IONIC has no equal. "a
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

M: rr'ce's dental rooms. 720I< Front
desc q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07
For Sale.

THE RESTAURANT CORNER
i Third and Washington streets. known
a. the French italian restaurant. inciud-
ing Eve nicely furnished rooms. For par
ticular1 inquire Of
CLAUS q HARMS,
myl6 III Front street.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07
NOTICE.

TNHE SEATTLE STEAM LAUNDRY
has opened q branch once In the
Washington Territory Employment Bu-
rcau. Washington street. Leave you
clothes or orders. Ssis
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

immense stock. See the variety and note the prices N
bargains.
Paids combinations.
Cames Hair Suitings and Cashmeres
Illuminated Crepes i'm cOOrings, beautiful effects
All coorings i'm Black Plaids 2Oc worth 3Oc
Combination Faids a nches all WOOL designs
Changeable Suitings, 2jc. worth 4Oc.
inch English Cashmere. 25c worth 35c Note the width.
wool French Serges and Came Hair Sutngs &c., 15c
Novelties in French Sungs Satin SOliel uadrle COra
pure wool Goods 75c. and 81 worth 81 aud 81 25.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-07

"Naught's had. alrs spent
Where our desire il got without content.
'Tis safer 80 be that which We destroy
Than by destruction dwell in doubtful
iay"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Personal Notes.

Hon. George Watt, prominent
stock man of Lander county, arri, ed
here yesterday from the West, and lett
for home to-day.
Colonel A. G. Ellis, Of Carson, passed
West Yesterday on his return from
the East He is confident that Cleve-
land will be elected in November.
John r. Bradley, OF Elko, son
of the late Governor Bradley, and DEM
ocratic nominee for County Commission
er, passed through yesterday homeward
bound. from California. He visited
Arizona and New Mexico during his abb
sence, and saws he saw some fine coun-
try in both Territories.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
The Races.

One week from to. day the races will
commence under the auspices of the
Winnemucca Jockey Club, and continue
three days. There are quite a number
of horses in training here for the speed
contests, and more are arriving daily.
The attendance is expected to be large.
and candidates from all parts of the
county will doubtless be ON hand to in
terview voters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
'TELEG RAPHIC EwS.

insolvency said in his address in
New York. 81 went to Ireland solely
for my health. My first act on taking
up temporary residence there was to
hoist the American flag over my dwell
ing. On every subsequent day suitable
for the American flag to be hoisted III
the United States, the Fourth of July,
18th of January, the 22d OF February,
hoisted the flag, to show my love for my
adopted country, and, as a citizen OF
California, l also hoisted it on the 9th
of September. 1t has been asserted that
gentleman named Cooney, in San
Francisco, acting as my counsel, has de-
clared himself entirely satisfied with
the course that Blaine and Lowell pur-
sued in regard to my case. l Will sim-
ply say that under no circumstances
was Cooney or any other person author
lied to act as counsel for me in this
matter. / have not heard from him d.
rectly or indirectly, since l left San
Francisco seven years ago.
The distress at the ship-building Gen.
tres in the North of England is increas-
ing. Trade on the Tyne and adjacent
districts is paralyzed. Forty ocean
steamers are lying idle on the docks at
Sunderland, and most OF the shipyards
are closed. Public subscriptions are
making for laborers out Of employment.
The returns from West Virginia are
still incomplete. Careful estimates
place the Democratic majority at 5000;
it may be little less. 1t will be two
or three days before the remote coun-
ties can be heard from officially.
At meeting of the trustees OF the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons in
New York the announcement was
officially made that w. II. Vanderbilt
had given to that institution $500, 600
as building fund.
The British Government has decided
to expend 1000, 900 on its fortifica-
tions in Alden. Singapore and Hong
kong. Orders have been sent from the
War Office to hasten the work.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
October Term, ISSi-Judge u. u. Bige-
lew, Presiding.

October Term, IsSi-Judge II. u. Bige.
lew, Presiding.
The following business was transacted
yesterday:
John A. Henrickson, Frank +. Mar
tin. John Poole and Michael O'Brine
were admitted to citizenship.
p. N. Marker VS.. L. l.. Richard
Counsel OF respective parties being
present, this case was resumed. Homer
Davis, N. Defiance, s. j. Bonnitield
and W. S. Bonnifeld were sworn and
examined as witnesses for defendant.
Documentary evidence was introduced
by defendant. Plaintiffs rebuttal:
Pm. Marker, II. C. Marker and Peter
Rask were examined as witnesses.
Plaintiff rests. The case was submit.
ted. plaintiff to have until Dec. LIST 10
file brief; defendant " nave 80 days
thereafter to answer, and plaintiff two
days thereafter to reply.
L. Reinhart & Co. VS.. Ii. G. Marker
and Peter Rask-Stipulated that execu-
ton be allowed to issue as against de-
PENDANT Rask, but not to be levied
upon defendant Markers property un-
til further order of Court. and if so
levied that the Court or Judge shall
have power to recall the same upon
motion and stay it until this cause is
decided.
Court adjourned until to-day, at Q
o'clock A. NJ.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Grand Ball.
ere long.

The ladies OF the Catholic Church are
making great preparations for the grand
ball which they propose giving in Cen
tennial Hall on Wednesday evening
October Goth. No pains will be spared
to make the affair pleasant for all who
attend. Good music has been engaged,
and an excellent supper will be pro.
vided. Everybody is invited. SO young
men, engage your best girls at once for
the occasion.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
BRASS Band Benent.

TAYLoR's TOURISTS will give an en-
tertainment in Centennial Hall We'd
nesdsy evening, October I'D, for the
benefit of the Winnemucca Brass Band;
on which occasion MATTE. the most
versatile and accomplished young &C
tress living. will appear in their highly
amusing and entirely original perform
ance. ol0-td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
The Ex.Mayor or Iron Peint.

W. r. Cheney, ex-Mayor OF Iron
Point, writes County Clerk ellison that
he is now running as baggage smasher"
on the Wabash Line. from st. Louis to
Chicago. He does not like the coun-
try, aud he thinks he will return to
Nevada in the Spring. The climate
does not suit him. He left Chicago on
the l4th instant, almost freezing, and
arri, ed in st. Louis. where the atmos-
phere was too warm for comfort, the
same day. He sends regards to old
friends, and hopes to see them again
ere long.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

All persons wishing to test the merits of a
great remedy-one that will positively cure
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, or any affection of the throat and
lungs, are requested to call at the EAGLE DRua
STORE, and get Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, FREE OF COST,
which will show you what a regular dollar-size
bottle will do.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Pay Your subscriptions.

Persons who subscribed to the Jockey
Club Fund are requested to pay up i'm
mediately. The Finance committee
will call on subscribers tomorrow
"wednesday for the amount Of their
subscriptions, so be prepared.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Elegant Rooms.

Several rooms have been added to the dormi-
tory department Of the CAPITAL RESTAURANT,
and persons DESTROYS OF securing SLEEPING
APARTMENTS can find at the CAPITAL
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Registered voters.

The registration books for the next
election closed last night throughout
the State. Judge Osborn, Registry
Agent in this precinct, says there are
some 300 names on his books.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
SPECIAL LOCALS.
Young MEN: READ THIS.

THE voLTAIc BELT COMPANY, of Marshall
Mich, offer to send their celebrated
Electric Voltafc Belt,
And other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, on trial for
thirty days, to men (young or old) afflicted with
nervous debility, loss of vitality and manhood,
and all kindred troubles; also for rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other diseases
Complete restoration TO health, vigor and man
hood guaranteed. No risk is incurred, as &c
days trial is allowed. Write at once for illus
trated pamphlet, free.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Dentistry.

has opened Dental Rooms at the Lafayette
Hotel, where he will remain few weeks, or
longer il necessary, and attend to all business
in his line. Call at once, and have your teeth
attended to.
Winnemucca, September IL, 1884. II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Census Reports.

The SILVER STATE is indebted to Sen.
ator Fair for copy each of the seventh
and eighth volumes of the Tenth Cen.
sus, ordered by him from the Depart
ment Of the Interior.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
SPECIAL LOCALS.
i,oOI AID Ear PRIVILEGES.

Privileges for Bar and Pools at the Race
Grounds during the races of the 2Sth, Goth and
3Oth instants, will be sold TO the ighest bidder
for cash. In front of the Fashion Saloon, on
FRIDAY EVENING, Oct. gath.
Ninnemucca, Oct. 81, 1884. I'd
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Get Your Pictures Taken.

have again resumed my Photograph bust
ness at my gallery, and am prepared to take
Pictures which for truthfuness and artistic
execution cannot be excelled
+. A. COOK.
Winnemucca Sept. "a, 1884.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

The gentlenan's gold stem-winding watch,
on which great many tickets have been sold
in this vicinity, in aid of Mt. ST. Mary's Acade-
my, Of Reno, will be CHANGED off az the Lafayette
Hotel, Winnemucca, on Thursday evening,
October 23d. ol7.td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

DIR. HOLDEN informs the citizens of Humboldt
county that he has located permanently in
Winnemucca, and that he will also visit adjoin
ing towns by special request He practices
Dentistry in all its branches. Office in Cooks
Photograph Gallery ap22
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Pool and bar Privilege.

Bar and pool privileges at the race
grounds will be sold in front OF the
Fashion Saloon, next Friday evening.
See notice in another column.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

THE BEST SALvE in the world for cuts, burns,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores,
letter, chappei hands, chilbleins, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
II is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. For sale at the EAGLE DRUe
neoRH
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

II you want to buy the best and most relia
Bile WAGON, go to f.. REISHAKT & Co.'S and ge
a "schuttler"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Idaho bullion.

Silver bullion valued at $l2. 900 was
received at Wells. Fargo & 20. 3 Office
here yesterday, from Banner District.
Idaho.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Elegantly Furnished Rooms,

which are large and well ventilated, and which
cannot be surpassed for comfort in any place
in Eastern Nevada Mrs. ID. z. CROOK.
Winnemueca, December 20, 1883. II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

SHmoBs WALLER is what you need for con-
stipation, loss of appetite, dizziness, and all
symptoms of dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs cents
per bottle, at Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

WILL You SUFFER with dyspepsia and live
complaint? Shiloh's vitalizer Is guaranteed b
cure you. To be obtained at Eagle Drug Store
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

One OF the latest names given to ar
ticles, with the apparent object of at
tracing attention to them, is Liquid
bread" food supposed to base its sns-
tanning properties upon malt extracts
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Cumberland Coal.

We are receiving Cumberland Coal in car
load lots, and are selling it at very low figure.
aug T.. REMNANT Il co.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

NEVADA, through NJ LEVY & Co., sells Buck
eye Mowers, Balm Wagons, and Barb Wire
cheaper than California. Send in your orders
TO ". LEKY & Co. je2
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Cattle Skinned.

Yesterday Colonel Hardin shipped
two hundred and sixty head of beef cat
tie from this station to San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price, rs cents. At Eagle
Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
DO You smoke ?

II you do, call on BELL l. BURNS. at the
FASHION SAMPLE ROOMS" and try their "Clear
Havana Cigars"-the best in town. jazz
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

SLEEPLEss NIGHrs, made miserable by that
terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for
you. To be obtained at Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

The scHurrLER WAGON is the boss. f. REIN
HART & Co. always have full assortment OF
hand. f26
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

GROUP, whooping cough and bronchitis in
mediately relieved by Shilohs Cure. Get it {
the Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

snILoH's COUGH and Consumption Cure is sold
by US on guarantee. Ii cures consumption.
4. q. HANSON, Eagle Drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

II you want TO see the latest styles of Dress
Goods and Trimmings, call at NJ. H0FMAN'S.
He has also the agency Of the Lemos Patented
Shirts-the best made. sis
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

A fresh supply of those "Sublime Cigars.
lust received. Call at the PALACE. and try one.
mhl7
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

SHILoH's CArAREH REMEDY positive cure
for catarrh. Diptheria and canker mouth--at
the Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
Lumber.

L, REINHARr 4 Co keeps full line Of Lumber
and sell at reasonable rates IS
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Fine suits of Rooms fer visitors and familie
at the LAFAYETTE HOTEL al
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

THAT HACKING CouaH can be so quickly cured
by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee IT, You can
get 1t at the Eagle Drug Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

HAM and B8CoN-the finest that the mar
ket affords, at F. C. ROBINS. ola
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Alden's Dried EASTERN SWEET Corn, just re
ceived at F. c. ROBINS. ol3
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, STATE OF NEVADA.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
County Commissioners of said County will re-
ceive proposals
For the Erection of u Bridge
Across the Humboldt river a. Oreana, up to
and including the Sd day OF January 1855.
The bridge is to be built according to the
plans and Specifications now On file with the
Clerk of said Board.
All proposals must be sealed and addressed
to the County Clerk, marked Proposals to
build Bridge"
The Board reserves the right to reject all pro-
posals
All materials are to be furnished by the con-
tractor.
By order Of TIE Board.
At. gibson, Clerk.
winnemucca, October 0, 1884. sod
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

GENUINE MAPLE SUGAR AND SYRUP just re
ceived att C. ROBINS.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Wagons, Buckeye Mowers, and Iowa Bar
Wire lee
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Kings self-rising Buckwheat Flour, just re.
ceived at +. G. ROBINS. OILS
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

CArARRH CURED, health and sweet breath Sc
cured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO
cents Nasal Injector free. At Eagle Drug
Store
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Retiring from the Grocery Business.
! will sell all on hand In the above line at re.
duced prices. Call and be convinced.
IS NJ. HOFFMAN
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

Can be obtained at the LAFAYKrrE norEL, at
reduced prices. dl.tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21

street,
Three Doors above the Ceurt-house.
Orders from the country will receive prompt
attention. oI5tI
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-10-21
FASHIONABLE DREssMAKING

MRs. J. RHODES is prepared to do Fashion.
able Dressmaking at her residence, on Bridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-10
SOME SENATE PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-B!lls were introduced
follows to-day To provide FOR the construction OF
harbor of refuge at Port Oxford the Pacific Coast
regulate the rank Of engineer officers OF the United
Navy provide for the construction Of bridge
Niagara River.
Mr. Sherman reported favoraby from the Library Com
mittee two Joint resolutions authorizing the distribution
OF The Congressional Record to public libraries having
incomplete sets FOR recent years, also copies Of the
statutes-atarge
The Chair laid before the Senate the resolution offered
yesterday by Mr. Van Wyck directing the Secretary Of
the Treasury to withhold patents for lands on the
Puyallup branch OF the Northern Pacific Rail-
road until Congress decides at this session
the question Of the forfeiture OF such lands
Mr.. Conger moved TO refer the resolution to the Com
mttee the judiciary.
Mr. Van Wyck objected to this, saying the Committee
was overcrowded that the lands valuable and the
question whether the company entitled 20 them
one pending before Congress- Mr. slater hoped the
luton would pass without reference. Pending action on
the resolution MI. Dawes moved to take up the Indian
Appropriation bill Tins motion was agreed TO and the
resolution therefore goes to the calendar
Mr.. Dawes, however, gave way for a time in order 10
allow Mr. Call TO make remarks in favor OF his BILL
To provide for the establishment a university OF
original research, including medicine, part Of the
mthsOnian InattutOD."