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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
HARD TIMEs.o
Yakima Signal. !

Tho oldest iuhabitant of the Yakima
country possesses a settled conviction
with respect 10 one particular fact, and
tbs fact has no connection with the
weather, either. 1t is about something
which stands on its hind legs and paws
at every mans door like a hungry wolf !:
and Whenever it runs across a newspa-
per man 1t pounoes upon him like the
far famed C0wyehee cougar. 1t is
commonly called hard times :" but
there are those WHO contend that the
animal usually called by this name WIS
never known to be so ferooious. The
fast which ye oldest inhabitant is so
unanimous about is that nothing ex-
actiy like 1t has ever before made its
appearance in this country. The only
consolation we find (and il is a very
slim consolation at that is that other
sections, far and wide, are infested by
the same beast. Indicating it's presence
over IN that section, the Walla Walla
Journal says: ''As an instance of the
financial stringency it may be men
toned that there are threshing outfits in
tue neighborhood which have been run
ming the whole season through without a
dollar of pay for their work. The pro
prieters have been unable to pay their
men, and many of these-some from
other parts of the county-are nov ly-
ing around idle and dead broke" A
stringency similar to that here indi-
GATED is reported from all points
throughout the northwest, but Just
what the cause Is might be difficult to
determine. Perhaps it is because all
parts of the world have harvested
phenomenally good crops and have
stagnated the marker. Perhaps 50 far
as the Northwest Is concerned it is be-
cause many million dollars were sent
east not long since to pay for shortage
on Willard stocks. Perhaps the public
has relied too much upon a great food
of immigration and o'her expected re-
suits from the construction of railroads.
Whatever may be the cause, it is to be
hoped that it may prove to be tempo
rary /; and the best way to work to this
end is for every man to press forward
aud keep cool-each individual retain
ing as much confidence as possible,
both in himself and his neighbors. I'm
patience begets impatience, and too
much of it results in what il known as
panic. There are brighter skies
ahead.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
Assessment Rolls.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the assessment rolls for the following
improvements, to wit:
l. For the grading of Front street,
from the south line of Lake avenue TO the
north line of Depot street.
2. For the grading of KENTUCKY street
from the north line of Depot street TO the
north line of Harrison street.
3. For the grading of Harrison street
from the west line of Kentucky street to
the west line of Temperance street.
4. for the gradin8e of Temperance
street from the north line of Harrison
street 10 the north line of Bluff street.
5. For sidewalk on the west SIDE OF
Front street. from the north side of Lake
avenue to the north side of Depot street.
6. For sidewalk ON the west side OF
Kentucky street, from the north side OF
Depot street TO the south side Of Harrison
street.
Z. For sidewalk on the south side OF
Harrison street from the west side OF
Kentucky street to the west side of Tenn
perance street.
8. For a sidewalk on the west side oi
Temperance street frem the south side OF
Harrison street to the north side of Bluff
street
9. For the grading of and the con
struction OF sidewalks on both sides oi
jackson street, from the east side of Com
mercial street 10 the west side OF Second
street. have been filed with the under
signed, Clerk of the city OF Seattle.
And further notice Is hereby given that
said rolls are open to pu blic inspection al
| the office of said Clerk, in the City Hall,
and Will remain open to inspection until
| October II, 1884, at o'clock p. M; and
that all persons feeling themselves ag
grieyed by any such assessment may ap
| ply TO the Common Council of said city
to have the tame corrected. on said Octo-
ber IL. 1884. at o'clock p. m. at their
| Council chamber IN said City Hall.
First publication OF this notice October
Z, 1854. Z. s. OSBORNE.
oc7tlT Clerk.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
VOORHEES, AT sNOnoMu.u.


EDITOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:
The steamer Nellie landed her ore
cious human freight of politicians nj
the wharf last evening at $50. Tue re-
oeption extended Mr.. Voorhees, and
party was indeed grand one.
As soon as the steamer hove in sight
the Pacific Cornst Band struck up some
lively airs, which, together with the
cannonading aud the many repeated
cheers for Voorhees,, made up the finest
reception ever given man by the peo-
pie of Snohomish county.
At 1880 the crowd began swarminQ
into the hall, aud by o'clock there was
not vacant scat To be had in the bsau.
tiful large hall. MIR. K. Griffith called
the meeting to order and introduced the
principal speaker, Mr.. Voorhees,, who
poured out more logic than has been
heard IN these parts for many a long
day. The eloquent gentleman was fire.
quently interrupted by prolonged ap-
plause. He seemed to appreciate his
audience to perfection, and was himself
equally as well appreciated in fact,
the meeting was much of a mutual ad-
miration society.
Before the meeting / thought Snoho-
mIsh was solid for Voorhees,, now am
sure of il.
Mr.. Ronald followed Mr.. V. with a
thirty minute speech. 1t is quite evi-
dent he, too. made many friends whilst
here. At half past nine the people were
on their way home. well satisfied, not
withstanding the fact that the weather
WAS anything bat pleasant.
Messrs. Voorhees, and Ronald left
here on the Nellie at 6 "a. m, Mr.. V. on
his way to Chehalis and Mr.. Il. to his
home.
Out of sheer sympathy for the people
of SnohomIsh yosr correspondent has
concluded to remain among them few
days. Ii would be cruel to tear away in
a day the accumulation of SO much elo
quence. As soon as the peoples nerves
can stand the shock |, too, will hunt up
my grip sack. L.
Snohomish City, October 8, 1884.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
COLLISION err VICTORIA.

Ihe iron steamships Quezn of tbs Pa.
cinc and Wellington eollided of victe-
rla harbor last Monday night. The
Wellington WAS coming out the harbo,
ana the Queen going in at the time
Ire Queen was barely moving. but the
other ship Was approaching her in the
enort to get out before the Q lesn tried
to get In. The Post ihus reports the
accident:
Ihe Q1een struck the Wellington on
her starboard bow. breaking and
"rsncaIn2 of three of her iron plates.
and making hole in her h1,i about six
Ieet IN length. The Eood work of the
oerths whore the blow took effect v4s
also badly brokeR. The Quesu of the
racine oid not sustain the le AZ damage.
anu the shock must have been very
shgnt as Few OF those on board, wn ,
were sleeping, were awakened by the
coiilsion and knew nothing of the acei-
oent until TINS morning. There vas no
CONSERVATION or panic among anv of
sns lfo passengers GA board. it is hard
70 say al present whether any one IL 10
olame, as 1t seems thGs the chief officers
Oh ooth vessels took Lsecautions to avert
danger, bat the Wellington had not suf
hcsent room to turn, being 50 close to
shore. We understand that the Qaeen
was backed immediately on seeing the
danger Of collision, aud had this not
been done the damage to the Wellington
would have been much more ssrious. Ii
VIII take about a week before she can
be prepared for sea.
At the time of the collision Captain
ilbbals had charge of the Qaesn ~
pilot, and Captain Dan. Morrisos WIS
plotting the Wellington.
Mr.. Dunsmuir, accompanied by
Captains Alexander, Clarke and ribbals.
vent over both vessels this morning,
and examined infinitely the injury done
TO she Wellington. Ii will be remem.
oered that the Wellington met with
similar mishap about year ago, oolIid-
ing with a vessel at sea. She had 20 put
into Departure Bay for repairs"
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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
the PEOPLE GET the Ce..l,<n.

WHhin month or tive great interest
nas centered in the coal lands in the vi
ciuity OF Wllkeson and Carbonate. For
t"o Years or more the Oregon IDproya-
lneht company had large force Of men
surveying. prospecting and locating
These lands tor Its owa use and benafit
at great cost. Roads were onAned
houses built and numerou. tunnels
uriVsn In. The map was filed. after
ionR delay, filed in the land office but
toe company slept on its rights. Pri
Vats parties have located all these lands
aho noid them securely TODAY. To use
slang phrase, tue Oregon Improvement
company has been badly left. t."-Taeo-
ma Netns.
FROM the tone of the above we are led
TO believe the .Yeies il pleased to ebron-
icle the misfortune and loss OF the I'm
provement Company. We know noth-
Ing OF the circumstances other than AZ
reported by our contemporary. 1t seams.
though, that the company had gone to
large expense to develop the vilue OF
these properties, and it intended having
the Government for these lands at least
x2O an acre. The company also intend
ed, according to its articles of incorpo.
ration, to build railroad into the vi
cInity of these lands-and build il with.
out asking subsidy for so doing.
There was nothing meritorious Ia thIs
IL was only a business proposition
which the company sought TO carry out.
and In their failure there is no more
real cause for exultation than there is
IN the failure of a sawmili on Puoet
Sound, a salmon cannery on CoIambia
river, or bank in Eastern Washington.
1t is noticeable, though, that the jour
nal which finds so much apparent iov
In the mishap Of legitimate enterprise
~ Keen .on every occasion To denounoe
as communists every effort on the part
OF the people TO prevent the illegal seiz
ure and locking mp by the Northern Pa
cific of a vast area of adjacent aud sim
liar lands for the building of Just such
\ road as the Oregoa improvement Com
pany intended building without asking
aid. Our neighbor favors and sustains
the robber, while discouraging the hon
est business enterprise and rejoicing in
its disaster.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
rsE ELEPHANT WH0 DID NOT
SEE THE JOkE.

The Rev. Mr.. Watson gives very
curious story in illustration of this
animals wonderfully long memory
Of a wrong suffered One of those
pests of society. "a practical joker. "
visited a caravan in West OF Eng
land fair and tried his stupid tricks
upon an elephant there. He first
doled out to il, one by one, some gin
gerbread nuts, and when the CRATE.
ful animal was thrown OF It's guard
he suddenly proifered il a large par
Gel wrapped in paper. The nnsus
picious creature accepted aud swal-
lowed the lump, but Immediately be
gan to show signs of suffering. and,
snatching up bucket, handed 1t to
the keeper for water This being
given oit, il eagerly swallowed guam
titles of the fluid. "Har" cried the
delighted joker, VI guess those nuts
were trifie hot. old fellow -. You
had better be off," exclaimed the
keeper. unless you wish the buck
et at your head The fool took the
hiut only just In time. for the enraged
animal. having flashed the sixth
bucketful, hurled the bucket after its
tormentor with such force that had
he fingered moment longer his life
might have been forfeited. The af-
fair had not. however, yet concluded.
The following year the show revisited
the same iowa, and the foolish joker,
like men of his genius. unable to pro-
fit by experience, thought TO repeat
his stupid trick on the elephant.
He took two lots of nuts into the
show with him--sweet nuts 10 one
pocket and hot In the other. The
elephant had not forgotten the jest
PLAYED upon him, and therefore ac-
cepted the cakes very cautiously.
Al last the joker proifered hot one ;
but NO sooner had the injured crea-
ture discovered its pungency than
il seized hold of It's prosecutor by the
coattails, hoisted him up by them,
and held him until he gave way,
when he fell TO the ground. The
elephant now inspected the severed
coa,taiIs, which, after he had discov'
cred and eaten all the sweet nuts,
he tore 10 rags and flung after theii
uiscomfited owner.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09

EsESTgG RKsT-By j l.. Pratt. Young
Felix's Library. Boston: ID. Lothrop i
20. Price Is cents. A simple, quiet
story, whose character is adequately ex-
pressed by the title. Evening Rest Is
sne name given to a litsle hamlet IN the
bsue Ridge region Of Pennsylvania, re-
sEafkable for the beauty of its surround
nes and the lovely character of its peo-
~. Ihither goes q young man from
VIC East TO visit an uncle whom he has
never before seen, and his experiences
uuring the stay make up the contents of
ne book. One incident of the story Is
ssfonely dramatic in character. A fam
y party, one Of the members being the
wsSanR man referred 20, visit coai mine.
"oiie passing through one of the mar
vw passages the guide fires pistol TO
1os tue effects of the echo. The con-
sassaon OF the air starts a loose part OF
s1e faof overhead and portion falls
~ Lne little company Is shut mp Ia the
ssn with small chance of ever seeing
80 nRnf again. They have lights, how.
80, -, ana stumble across some tools,
au oy dint Of many hours hard labor
~: 80 are 1t length able to communicate
sn their friends outside, who are al
hoie to rescne them. The author,
skooRoout the story. dwells much upon
- snseet and tender influences ef home
lstninR Rest he creatss an idea
tcenoid 3 and community, aud strives
sow how much they have to do with
s formation Of character.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
.,,x avn WEEKLY,

pr,fessional cards, 81 per month for one
II and s. per month for one-haf inch.
Incals 2s cents line for one week. and
"A cents line per month.
Commercial advertising, 81 an inch for
=. Teek. and 81 an inch per month.
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.ovERTIsINc RATES.
FOR DAILY:

a.,,sssionsl cards. 80 per month for enc
rtand ~ per month for ene-half inch.
nen si 10 ents line for one insertion.
Lsa Loss line for six insertions, and 30
ssuts line per monLh. so oo
Commercial adyes1lsement;; ya ny - cens ear an
ihca ihca.s;,ns IN s2 an inch for two weeks. s2.50
Ne Ihsils xSs.,ks, and $ per month.
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Foa WEEK ";

professional cards 81 per month for one
II and 81 JOper month for one-half inch.
is5s isI5s.sis- 10 GEMS line for one insertion.
.ad 5 cents line per month;
~ sgc1ammercial advertising. 81 per iRch for
v snsertion, and 81 per month.
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Improve your Laying Steck

I CAN SPARE A FEW BROWN LEG
L horn Growers. raised this season from
Ii 10 a well established fact that the above
breed of fowls great excel any other
in laying qualities. | have also a limited
number of Piym puih Rocks thet will
dispose of c. p. STONE
Brook Farm. or s25 Front ct. Seattle.
sel9 DIV
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09

Don't allow the accumulation of
Scurf or Dandruff, VIXEN it can be so
easily prevented by the use of Ayers
Hair VlRor.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09

When your blood Is impoverished or
corrupted the remedy is at hand Take
Ayers Ssrsaparsila-
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ECONOMY I'M FUEL.
MUSIC.
For Rent.

TWO LARGE NEW HOUSES ON
i Eleventh STREET. For particulars call
~ this office. se9
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Estray Notice.

GAME TO THE PREMISES OF wM.
~ Hanson. on AIki Point white steer.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09
rge poST-INTELucEAcER PUB. co.
SEATTLE, June 10 1893.
WASHINGTON LETTER

r.mpaign Finances - Money Close
The clerks wen'f Pay-ofsiciai ways
MRS. BeIva lockwood Boom and
Tricycle..
l.ao,1 nrR REGULAR CoRREsPoNpENT. ]
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A. o. U. w.

4 LKI LODGE. No. 81 A. o. U. W.,
n Will hereafter meet every second and
fourth Thursday OF each month. AZ Ma
sonic Han. se3D I'm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-10-09

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES AND
i our Sugar Hand Book, a valuable trea
tise on sugar canes and the treatment of
sugar cane juice, sent free on application,
Please state which catalogue you desire
and also ask for prices delivered at your
nearest railroad point, either from factory
or San Francisco. oc9
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: heavy novel; simplston.r
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DOH.ERS BUILT OF ALL DESCRIP
ID tions. Tanks. sheet iron work and
repairing done at short nafics. iei
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-09

that the site of the confagration looks as il
it had been swept by simeon. Nothing Is
left to mark where so much valuable lumber
and other property we're save the
ruined brick walls of one planning
mill, the trucks of ears destroyed, an occa-
sional pile of ashes and blackened ground.
A solitary fire engine is on duty watching the
smouldering ruins. The steamers and fire.
men from abroad returned this evening, and
the home firemen are resting after their pro-
longed and perilous labors. The board of
trade this afternoon adopted resolutions
heartily commencing the heroic and efficient
manner in which the fire department man
aged last nights confagration, doing all
that braye and experienced men could
to save property and prevent the spread Of
this unprecedented disaster with the means
at their command Also asking the city
council to increase the fire apparatus and
strength of the department. Thanks Are ex-
tended to the fire departments of the neigh
boring cities for promptly responding to the
call for aid in the hour of distress. The
fire commissioners in special session tonight
adopted resolutions thanking the cities of
Toledo Erie. Sandusky, Youngstown,
Axiom, Painesville, Elyria, Colum-
bus and Delaware for promptness in
responding to the call and their
efficiency in rendering material aid in pre-
venting further destruction of property. The
board in discussion admitted the pressing
need of additional apparatus, including
fire tug, but has not sufficient funds at
present. A special appropriation will proba-
bly, be asked for.
The council voted tonight sum of money
for extra services during the fire, and adopted
a resolution to inquire into the propriety and
practicability of procuring fire tug.
Revised list of losses-Wood 81 Perry.
S4OO, 600; c. G. King s. Co., 100000; Pot
ter, Birdsau 81 Co., 100000 Variety Iron
works, $500, 600; House 81 Davidson, $780,
900; Hubbell & Westover, $4,000; G.. C.
Stanley's heirs, $40, 900; Railway companies,
S2O, 600; sundry other parties in sums from
81. 900 to $4,000, making grand aggregate
of round million dollars. The citizens
heartily congratulated one another to-day for
the fortutate wind at the critical time which
saved the business center from what threat
aDad 70 ha uttar auuihiliatiOO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-09

swine. OF the latter Mr.. c. E. Hancock, of
Orion, Olmstead county, has a large and
splendid exhibit of Poland Chinas which are
probably the finest in the northwest if not in
the country.
There is fair representation Of poultry
which will be largely increased.
Comparatively little of the machinery is
yet in place. Although we noticed that
Deering & Co., of Chicago, Osborns Harvest
ing Machinery Co.. and Mclaughlin, Shell
don 81 Co.. of Owatonna, had their exhibi-
tions nearly in order. There is large dis
play of all kinds of farming implements,
such as plows, cultivators etc., etc., already
on the grounds.
Exhibition hall is rapidly being put in
order, although the rain during the afternoon
somewhat retarded the work of carrying
articles to the grounds.
The display of agricultural productions
promises to be very fine and large.
Owing to the rain the different races pre-
pared for the amusement ofthe children, viz:
The dog races, pony races and three legged
races had to be omitted much to the disap-
pointment of the youngsters.
FAIR NOTES.
The programme for Wednesday includes a
trial of speed between Herod and Silas
Wright and it will be for blood, or in the Ian
guage of Mr.. Myers, it will be ''hoss
race
In the octagon building we found Capt.
D. L. Wellman, of Frazee City, Becker
county, Mimi, with grand display of his
Saskatchewan fife wheat. This building is
set apart for county displays for grain and
vegetables for Especial premiums of $50, $50
and $50 for The purpose of securing samples
for exhibition at the New Orleans ex-
position, by the state.
The GLOBE tent was pitched upon the fair
grounds yesterday and its banner flung to
the breeze, and number sought its hospit-
able shelter during the rain storm.
The immense tent to be used by the st.
Paul Jobbers at their reception on Wednes-
day, was erected to-day under the supervision
of H. P. Galbraith, of Red Rock. The nam
moth tent is 100 feet in diameter and will be
large enough to accommodate all their Wis
itors. The well known restauranter, Mr..
Hurd, is on hand, busy with his preparations
for the entertainment of the jobbers' guests