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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06
EREyivIEs.

F. Matthias and Il. L. Yesler we're
citizens of and voters 10 Portland IN
ie52.
The business of the Seattle post othce
for the quarter ending March olst
amounted 10 SilA4-
p. Ferry has broken of his bust
- IN Portland. and will remave t.
California. going D, way of the Sound.
The Rev. ". Mercer. of the Mount
ZION Congreg Church of Port
land, has resigned. bat his flock have
unanimously refused 70 accep. bis re-
siznatlon.
Attic Auditors Office Yesterday the
pats of Crown and Water Front add
tons were fled, the former by Nicholas
Brss-n and Ole /. Olsen ana the latter
by ID. L. Denny.
b. a recent ordinance it has become
necessary that all new plat. of additions
/ tn the civ must BE- pre>ented 10 thv City
/ Council for approval before they can be
( considered official and legal.
Jadca Greene has smended Rule =. il
( Admiralty RQias af Practice. go as tc
/ ;errgit notice. IN admiralty to &c pab-
| ilshed III paper called the Tacoma
Jeek'y Lsfger, published IN Pierc,
/ county.
g. Buri4n, who fled An objection tt
! paving hss tax on Madison street. or
/ Friday evening. did so because the Iva
ptovement Of that street renders i
/ almost ltEpo-slbia Tor him 10 reach hi
psI perty uutl' spring street Is improved
Mr. Ii. <. Howard Is abou. to build ,
house on his Front street lot 10 by y
feet and two stories high. The lowe
floor will be divided into three stor,
rooms of - by 40 feet each. and tn
upper floor into rooms for family occu
pancy.
/ The moving of the old intelligence
building from Front street to Cherr,
will necessitate the cutting of every tele
phone wire leading out of the centra
Office. Nr. Melse. the manager. ha
engaged large force OF men to cut ant
repair the wires. 50 that communication
will only be interrupted for An hour 0
SO on Monday.
The writer hereof received by lat
mail subscription from New York 70
the Weekly Pacifc Tribune. a paper for
merly published by him, but whicl
nearly SIX years ago was merged III Il
IHteilgenceJ-, which bv later consoiida
tlon became the present POsT-lNTELLl
GENCER. 4 newspaper, ike truth, neve
, dies.
II The property holders along Madiso
. street from the end of the preseu
3 grade to the lake. are urging the Cit
. Council to order that thoroHghfar
) graded clear through to Lake Washing
; ton, and build a sidewalk along one sid
of the street. Such an improvement
: would prove a great public benefit, q
: we'll as enhance the value of propert
' greatly along the entire line Of tn
V street. The City Surveyor has been IL
. structed to 90 ahead and establish Tia
a grade. and it is more than likely tn
T work will be ordered done.
a A petition was circulated AID extel
I sively signed by the people of Mort
l Seattle protesting against ball playIn
e on Sunday. and urging the Chief of n
e lice ts prevent the boys from hereaftt
i engaging in ball playing on that da
|. MIR. Woolery applied to the City Alto
ney and found thar there was no ordi,
/ ance making ball-playing on Ssndav
r misd smeanor, but he will endeavor
, induce the boys not to play until Il
. Council has an opportunity to take a
y ton On the matter.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

A GRAND FBAUD."-The Chehalis
Nugget puts it up in the strong manner
following The Seattle Posi- INTELLr-
oENcER is growing quite popular owing
To Its advocacy of the forfeiture bi |.
That paper speaks the sentiments of the
masses. The people Judge the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company the same As
they do a political party-the future by
the past. That company has never full
filled its promises to the government. il
avoids taxes, charges three prices for
land II has Never earned. and is IA grand
fraud. Is is the master instead If the
servan. OF the people. Lei it ST ani back
aud give some other people chance at
the Nations crib"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

10 TUE CIUR D'ALENE MISrs.-r The
Wells-Farso Express Company Is reach
ing out for business. Ii has just estab-
llshed ageucies AT Murrayyille and Z ieie
City. IN the Ceur d'Alene mines, and
has reduced letter Rates TO these places
from 30 cents ID 1. Pac Sages 1t now
agrees 10 carry At the iates following /:
One pound and under. IS cents; De-
tween and , pounds, 81. and between
ana pounds. $50. The old express
company has by no means lost its en-
terprise. anu under the stimulus of COM
pst.tion has spread out more daring the
p ist Year than IN any previous five wears
% the company's existence.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

MosE ABOUT ST4EEr RAILRoAps.-
MIR. oseoot, tn, representative of the
Boston syndicate organized TO build a
system Of street railroads in Seattle.
stated To reporter of this journal YES
terday that he had completed ali bis ar.
rangs ments here and would star; for
Boston at once 10 report b 5 doiues.
after which he will return here to make
Seattle his h"me. He has arranged TO
build a road from the Columbia L Pu
get Sound Company's Ci1y Dock, up
Main street To Second. and along Sec
ona TO Pike, IT whica point the road
viii branch, one line running TO North
SEATTLE, half mile below the barrel
factory, AID the other up Pike stree, 10
Eighth. and from there ON over the most
practicable route To Lake Union. He
expects 81 10 build cable road from
the water front to Lake Washington hy
Way Of jackson street.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

To BE GRADED.-Ths property hold
ers along Cherry street, from TIE Alley
between Second and Third to Fifth
streets, have been given permission to
grade that street, under the direction Of
the city surveyor, and will soon com
mence u.on the work. The street Is
now graded 10 the upper line of Judge
Lewis property, and the new grade
will extend the Improvements 10 the top
of the hill
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

The strike Of the employees of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
last summer, although unsuccessful 80
fer as the attainment of its direct Oh
iect WAS concerned. has. however, had a
very beneficial eject. Il has served -
call attention 20 the telegraph monop-
Oily, to provoke discussion. and TO
strengthen the influence Of those who
are ia favor If a postal telegraph sys-
tenn. II il more than likely that during
the present session Of Congress law
will be enacted providing for SYSTEM
Of postal teIegr aphy which VIII serve
the pablle at very greatly reduced rates.
The outcome uf she whole business VII!
undoubtedly be a telegraph system
owned and operated by the general gov
eminent. Is IL questionable, however
if snch proposition could be embodied
into Law Just yet. Any advance toward
cheaper telegraph charges viii be hail q
with Joy by the whole country. There
is no reason, save the greed Of few
men, why rates for telegraphic service
should not be- very largely reduced. IN
comparison with the actual expense of
the service, the tariff nov enforced -
exorbitant and oppressive. The Senate
Committee on Pos'oiii .es and Post
Roads have already agreed - report \
bill to provide for the eltablishuent of
a government postal telegraph system.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

MORE IMPROVEMENT ON FRONT STREET.
est settlers. will in a few days com-
mence the erection of a two-StOry
business block on the corner OF Front
and Pike streets. He WAS granted per.
mission to Use one-haif of the street to
pile lumber on during the construction
of the building
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-Ihe Lvceum
among the male students Of the Univer
sity, elected officers last evening as fol-
lows; James McElroy, President: Robt.
Parker. Vice President: Alder, Bud
dress. Secretary: Fred. Levy, Assistant
Secretary; ". J. Hastings, Librarian:
Ed. L. Powell. Marshal.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

That in to say if the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company had built, and was
now operating every mile of its project
cd 2450 miles of main and branch lines.
and If by so doing, every acre of public
land in the six States and Territories
through which its road extends, were
Opened up to settlement" thereby. the
total would be only about sepeD times
the area of its 30 called lard grant
There IL considerable differ nee be
tween SIREN and one thousand
But it IL not true that these lands
have been opened for settlement 10y the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
Il ia not even true that lands equal to
those IN its grant have been So opened.
On the contrary, from the inception of
its work. il has foIio,ced settlement. 1t
Ia even nov claiming the right To locate
lands in Washington Territory in lieu
Of lands within the limits of it, grant IN
Minnesota and Dakota. be cause before
enough unsettled lands To satisfy it,
claims. Does this indicate pioneering Z
Il Is a fact, that ahead of its railroad
construction, away ahead marched the
the pioneer settler. that from the time
its granting act was passed, NJ miles
outside the limits of its grant have been
withdrawn from sale. TO recompenss II
for those lands within said limits ecu
pied by settlers. Its great difficulty to
day in this Territory is TO find enough
land unoccupied to cover its huge claim.
or the nearly 100000 acres of public
land in this Territory. this company
lays claim TO more than one-third. What
has it opened To settlement hy con
struction Of its railroad here. which
have in any measure compensated for
the surrender of SO great proportion
of our landed area? We alleSe that il
has prevented the construction Of otLer
railroads; that but for the enormous
advantage given it by this land grant,
other roads would ere this have been
traversing this Territory IN several di
rections; that but for the land grant
railroad would long ago have been built
from Puget Sound across the Cascade |
mountains; that bat for the land grant |
a railroad would be AZ once built from |
this city to the navigable waters of the |
upper Columbia; that but for this land |
grant coal mines, and iron mines would |
be now opened and in successful pro.
duction; that a large area of valuable
agricultural land would be immediately
occupied, that in short the Territory
would grow rapidly in population and
wealth. IL has done 80 in spite of the
inexcusable procras,ina,ion of this cor
poration, whose policy in regard to rail
road building has been 10 show how
not To do it,"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

FIRST CLASS BUSINESS STAND FOR
RENT.-An elgibly located room in a
brick building. lSx40 feet i'll size. suit
able for mercantile business or Office,
two doors from Postoffice. Apply at
this office. 5-6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

BUILDING HoME.-Messrs. Bone L
Meeker have just completed the plans
for handsome two-story residence fol-
our City Clerk, Z. 5. Osborne. to be
erected on his beautiful lots. on the cor.
ner of Fourth and Seneca streets. Con-
tractors are already figuring on the job,
and MIR. Osborne expects to kave his
new house finished aud ready for oo Gu
pancy by the ith of July. 1t viii be
hard tini he'd, With a con ple,e system
of plumbing and gas fitting throughout.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

FINE IRONY. - Senator Slater, who
writes to The Portland City Council lat
be will not comply with ;aeir request TO
vote against tie forfeiture of the North
rrn Pacific land grant, concludes his
letter with th.s fine IRONY. II remain
Your obedieut servant. " Feiscoaeer Req.
sSf<,.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

BUILDING BoUsE.-Mr. X. Md.
docks has commenced the erection of a
large double house ON his lots. corner of
Fourth and Cherry streets, just west of
Robert CallIgan's home.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

Y. w. c. L. L. ESTEgrArSMENT-
The young ladies of this Union gave
one Of their best entertainments last
evening IN the Court house. The spa
CT Us room was we'll lighted and hand
-omeIy decorated for the occasion. The
Queen City Band was there with full
force of thirteen pieces. They filled
the hall and surrounding atmosphere
with melodlous sounds. A very inter
estlng program had been prepared.
Miss Re,ta Ripley sang Far Away"
dialogue, Taking the Census was
admirably rendered by Miss Ida Vroo
man, Ii. y. Chlpman and Master Morse.
A violin solo by NJ. Mathew received
hearty applause Prof. .. F. Lee of the
Unlvtr,ity reclted "A Sentinel Asleep
in such a way that nothing would suffice
but that he should again appear. He
responded with most ludlcrcus piece
entitled, The Dutcnmau's Serenadc.
Ma Johnson, better known AS Miss
Welsh, was then announced amid ap-
plause. She sang two choice sci c
| tIons. This lady has stated that unde'
| false representations she had recently
sung III place not altogether highly
respectable. And now the ladies' of the
Temperance Union are aiding her in
| her attempts t. re-establsh her fornel
standing. Miss Emma Atkins sang a
| solo. Ibis closed the first part; tu
three handsomely decorated tables, well
laden with inviting vlands. were tn,
scenes Of the very lively and enioyabl,
second part. The ladies are delighted
with the success If their concert social
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

GEo. kINNEAR's PETITION. - Several
persons noticing that George Kiuuear
had applied to the City Council for a
rebate of his sidewalk tax on Battery
street, manifested some curiosity to
learn the reasons for this action on that
gentleman part. In order to get the
desired Information, a reporter of this
journal called at the office of the City
Clerk Yesterday aud examined the petit
ton, which set forth the following facts:
Less than year ago the citizens on
Battery street petitioned the City Coun-
eli for a sidewalk along that thorough
fare. an assessment district was Gre
ated, tue sidewalk hulit and the tax was
collected To pay for the SINE. A few
mont afterwa-d the Council decided
to grade The street, between Front and
West streets, which WIS done. The side
walk WAS torn up, aud after the grading
WAS done new sidewalk was put down,
and the property holders We agaia
taxed for 1t. Mr.. kInnear claims that
1t Is hardship for the properly owners
t. be taxed twice in one year for side
Ia on the same street, aud there is a
good deal of justice III his claim. The
Council have the matter under adv ise-
ment, and will do what, ia its wise jude-
ment. Is just and proper.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

DESIRABLE PBoPKaTY.-Hefner 4
Dlshon have four lots for sale on the
water front, in the purchase of which
there Is a chance To make big money.
Ii Is property that will double and
treble Ia value with the doubling and
treb.iug of the clty's population. and 1T
Is pro- cry that wear hence Is certain
to he IN urgent demand for business
Lurposes.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

New BLOOD, New LIFE.-This is OBJ
tanned by using Plumbers Oregon Blood
purifier. For sale everywhere. 81 per
bottle, six for s.. au6dw6m
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

Two MORE FIRE COMPANIES. - Just
now the organization of fire companies
IN this city seems to be all the rage: A
company known as No. ? WAS recently
organized and the new steaner has
been formally turned over to that Or
gan'zation. Last week third COM
panv WAS organized at Lake Union. and
the Council on Friday eve ling ordered
the old, reliable hand engine turned
over to that company. Aud now comes
tue people of North Seattle Commonly
knowa as Beiisown), with a fall fiedget
company OF sixty members. whs petit
lion the city To purchase a steam fire
engine for them and bulld a house to
pat IT III. The Councll has taken the
matter under Amusement.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

In place of that constantly tired ons
feeling, Ayers Sarsaparilia Will give you
strength and energy.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

An OPPOSITION BoAT.-Caps. Thos.
Wright has completed his arrangements
to place the Eliza Anderson on the
Sound and Victoria route, in opposition
To the Regular line of steamers. He will
make three round trips, continuing one
Of them through 10 OLYMPIA. She will
carry freight and Passengers at refused
rates :, aud will doubtless receive large
STARE of pubic patronage. Due notice
ct her Il lies Will be gwen hereafter.
Captain Tom came down from OLYMPIA
to secnre competent engineer, and ex-
go that by tue END of next week the
Anderson Will be on the route. making
things very lively. Passengers will be
carried from Olympia tn Victoria for
five dollars; from Seattle to Victoria for
three dollars, aud from Port Townseud
10 Victoria for one dollar and fifty cents.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

"TnE RAR."-On the corner OF Main
and Second streets. IN the new Squire
building. one of the finest saloons north
Of San Francisco has been fitted I'D By
Johnnie Cerbett, formerly Of the Airing
ton Hotel. and last evening il was
thrown open TO the public, AMI was
thEonged until late hour Ii IS artist
ically fitted up. with black walnut br,
imported cut glass ware. fine pictures,
walnut sldsboard with plate glass mir
rors, etc, etc. A cosy reading reom
fronts on Main street. while to the left
and rear of tie main room Is the snus-
gesi little club rooni IN Seattle. In the
Tear rs billiard room and store room,
the latter stocked With the finest brands
obtain iele. The walls are adorasd
With the latest styles of paper and bar-
derifc. ana the Rooms are illuminated
by expensive and magnificent cut glass
chandeliers. No more pisasant place of
resort has been opoued ii this city.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

LIBERAL LEAGUE The " Young Peo-
pies Progressive Lyoeum" meets at
frslsr's Hall SUNDAY, 1890 a. IN. rhe
League viii hold its regular meeting at
same place in the evening, 1:30 o'clock.
Program prepared. The W. 81. l.. Lit
e.ary Club meets ~ residence of Acs.
Laura Hail lex, Tuesday. $50 p. In.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

Don't lie awake nights and cough.
Ayers Cherry fecsoral will relieve the
cough aud induce a good nights rest.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06
DEXTER HORTON B CO.,
BANK
SEATTLE, W. 7.

Deposits received and sccoun~
subject 10 Chez Or DTatt.
Sight Exchange md Telegraph, w ~
fer on san Francisco. Portland An' wv
York.
sight and Sixy-day bills Oh eiSasS~
dra wn In sums 70 suit direct %
= failable else where IN EUROPA
Money loaned on approved seoe"s'
Bonds, Stocks and other vaus
ceived on deposit for safe kespaht
Collect ons made and proceeds POM
remittet
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

BY the errors Ut others the wise man
O0rsects his own.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06
PACIFIC COAST.


Down seund Notes.
Posr TowSsESs. April 5.-John Weir,
father of the editor of the iTg;4s, died
AT the residence of his sou-in- law. hon.
S Troy. TODAY. at DungeneSs- W. j.
Towrsend Iron WORKS will De sold at
auction April 18Th.
Tae BtryIe Against the Horse.
SAN JOSE. Cal, April Sin the ten
mile race this afternoon betxeen John
:. Prince. the bIcycllst. and r. 4. Snea-
dackrr's trotting horse, Captain Lewis.
Prince won with ease: time. $500
10 the mile dash between Mile. Arm
airdo and raining pony. the latter
won IN 2:!3. In the half miie dash be-
tween Mile Armaindo and a trotsirg
porv. the lady won IN a3b73. Owing to
the heavy wind. I. c. Eek did net at
tempt TO beat the best Pacific Coast bi-
| cycle record. as announced, but made 2
| half nile In l:2l1a, said to se the best
coast half mile record by A seconds.
>tiIi for the Piumcd knight.
RED BLUFF. Cal, April 5.-rhe Re
| publican County Committee of Tehama
| county elected Ills afternoon the fol-
! lowing gentlemen as delegates To the
Republican State Convention y. Mer-
rill, Dr. G. W. Westlake, L. V. Hitch
cock, Frank Hcughton and John c. "
Ter. The delegates are for Blaine for
President.
Minin: stocks.
SAN Francisco, April Best d Bel
cher , 30. Bodie Con. 40, Bullion toe
Chollar lis. Con. Virginia 1uc. Eureka
Con 405, Gould Il Garry les. Belchei
| IN HIT. 4 NcvcrosS I ~ Nay1eap IN
Ophir 95c, Potosi zoe, Savage SOC. ST.
era Nevada 235. Union $50, Yellow
jacket 2.05. Alta 1.35. Utah lie. Martin
White 60c. Mono lbs. Crown Point 80
Bulwer SOC, Alpha. l.5O, Belcher LILO.
shipping Intelligence.
SAN Francisco. April s.-Cleared-
Steamer Empire, for SEATTLE. shj? W. \
Campbell, Tor Port townsend.
Sailed-Bark Arcturas. for POr'
Townsend.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

Minin: stocks.
shipping Intelligence.

SAN FRANCIsco. April s.-Cleared-
Ste amer Empire. for SEATTLE. shj? W. \.
Campbell, Tor Port townsend.
Sailed-Bark Arcturas. for Port
Townsend.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-04-06

HHAS. NAhER. LEADING WATCH
" maker and jeweler. in the Yeslel-
Leary block. deals in Diamonds, Watches,
iewelry, Silverware. Weber Pianos. Estey
Organs and other Musical instr !ments.
Notarial Seal at SO. Watches and jew
clry rcpaired and warrant 4. sel0
Sick headache. habitual costiveness,
pains in back AMI limbs. loss of appetite.
bad breath and tss.e in the mouth, etc -,
entirely cured by the use of
The Press., 1884-05-01

Eggs are down now, and the hans Hay ing" 1t to an oyerstocked market, will soon s'set" np protest.
 A circus clown fell dead down south one day last week, while making g joke derog- atory to mother-in-laws. Moral-neyer joke about your mother-in-law in a circus ring:
The Press., 1884-05-01
ROCKVILLE.

The Rockvilles arranged to play the Foot Guards of Hartford, Saturday after noon, on the home grounds, but as they did not arrive on the 1.15 p. m. train, Manager Talcott telephoned to them, and found they were not coming, being. afraid of rain. Manager Talcott then telephoned the Mt. Nebos, and finding that they had been left in the same way by the City Guard, hastily arranged game with them The Rockvilles left by the 2. 80 p. m. train for South Manchester. The Rockvilles played good game and easily defeated their opponents IA to 5.
 The Rockvilles play their first league game with the Willimantics, at Williman- tic, Saturday afternoon.