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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

s1Sef reeojoas metaJs On I'll The tlI0UU81
~ q u Yakiaa shove Elleus6ureh:
Theee oeos, Whoo properly Workod
an require smelsinG; and u the reduo-
~ vcsks aso plao01 q sons disesnss
~ - road. viii give - Il large
sSeust Of bu2nass 6 soon - ID shall
- fnse = indisputabl0 that the YAK.
- valley r ~ oGntoI net only vf .
,V11nhlo aarioultuSal district. but ~
alning importance = nos equA!sd =
~ = Any othse soansrX @ Ne f.oine
eooA of Nks exteok Tc i9nose shsss
lhsla, OF pass them By With indinersnce,
b b tous afana 0ppeetunstaee and vOuld
IN ~ eo-by 70 the very core and pos
ahly future ssato eovssnmensof wash
7he \ the routs Of which you bad
peoper conception whom yOu we're 81
peeSsdsd By Henry Willard. and il ~
ksolou q this thine would confirm the
wisdom and fOssosss of your former
Il you take map. yoa win sss that
Tacoma, instead Of lying directly west
q Yakima. b lttels northveet Of n
hnGharg. There b not perhaps ten
njles difference In The le0Q6h Of the two
1eQlea, and In = business point Ut view
~ y no compayisOn at Ill. This
na1les deserves the most serious con-
i1ssattou Of the company.
Ths business Of Kitsitas valley, not
jnooosidsrable even nov, would b
ouadsuplsd In . short time, IL o0nasot-
cdhg rs.l With Puget SOUND. ThsSs " .
hsno scope Of country IN tbs direction
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

An Enelish clergyman recently talked
his dog todsath. The animal had killed
two hens on Sunday. but buried them
insufnoisntly, which imprudenos led 70
deteotisn. The clergyman Graspsd the
situation With arm hand. and, instead
Of s0undly drubbinQ him, (a punishment
which oharitsbly inclined people would
have advissd) took the brute into his
study and preached . new sermon (some-
thing Of Q masterpiece, By the way) on
"Vioious Propensities." There vas NO
one to interoeds bstween the hapless
canine and his cruel tormentor. The
disooarse occupied in its delivery Just
seventy two minutes. After it, conclu-
sion the orator eomplaosntly anticipated
the sensation il would produce on his
congregation the next Sabbath, and went
away to another town to transact some
necessary business. When he returned
he learned that the dog vas dead. The
simple-minded minieter Was thunder
struck at the deadly effect Of his burning
repro0f. Rem0rse," he said, impress
lively. has killed ny dog"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

body Of waslly7l
syndieats.-TAe Pssl,I - 8 llnd1u
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

For lame hack. side or chest use Shi-
l0h's Porous Plaster. Price, II cents.
4. b. HeoWart.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

,fsasl al c.rda = gsr ssss.S %scs. 81 i.c -
"a 8 pr mo9th fer @ sne'Hsu ,...,1sc.
-. ~ ~ six insertions. and y
60 ~ advortisementa so cent? a
s:ssrtioo, Sl.5O IN inch TOT u
- sss n a ineh for two weeks. VIZ
Srx and = per moasn.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16
StudebakerWag 81,

oee wagon wheels We received anur oar A
Sound. '"' ~""S'y - ssNW spog q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16
I'm MARINE 1lA
WAYS.
A. ALLEN 4 N. BRASEN,
Practical ShiDbQilQcfs.

LAVE CONSTRUCTED MARINE
IL Ways just north Of the Barrel Fac
tcry, capable of hsuling out Q vessel OF
500 tons. We are now prepared TO take
contracts Of hauling out, repairing. re-
building, lengtheninR. or building vessels
or steam srs. on short notice and reasona-
bic terms. Ship carpenten and caulkers
sent TO any place on the Sound. We viii
give ell jobs personal attention. We also
guarantee entire satisfaction to al parties
having dealings with u. Satisfactory
bonds win be given whenever required.
Post Of1ce Box 5ol. Seattle. w. T. de6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

e,,sssts.al ea1da z gsr .s1ss ss,s fos ;.sS' saSs
t 3 esots line Ter one week. ana
- - hne D9 mon@. a..
Es~nsf1lal eAvsrtasinR. u On 'lch Tor
1sk. - 9 n insh pr monfh.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

San FnAncmoo, Feb. IA contract
has besn siQnsd betvesn the Central
Pacific, Union Pacific and Chioa9o d
Northwestern Railroad Companies and
the Pullman PAlnee Csr Company by
which On and altar April LIT through
eleepine and pAslor oars will be run BE-
tween Shis city and Ohioago.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

Loupou, Hsb. IA mas mestine q
Guild Hall this afteraooo, under the
ausuioss q the -PAtriOtio Soeiety. Wae
attended b, 1000 psrsons. The Lord
Mayor presided Ut the meeting. II
c0ndsmned the Egyptian policy Of the
government and the control Of E0vpt By
Egyptians, which had caused the ssori-
6oo sf thoueauds Of lives, and declared
the revival q Tie slavo tsade mpst b
provontod.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

PAsm. Feb. 1k-A dnsl 6seOsee u.
Iaaoese and Il. CAAayianss. De0bese
e - OAanhse oe Dspoe5eA occurred
- oagninG, and tAs feemes VA
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

SAH FnANCmCo, Feb. M-AlpAa Leo
Beloher Los, DesS 1 Belehsr 430. 6odio
TIA Chollar 3.oA Ooooolidated vifgl-
nis no, Duroka Con. AZ 0euid 4
Carr La Grand Psi5e l6A Hale 4
Novcrum. l0o, Mexiean &.l0. OphiI Id,
Ovssnan 20, Peeod 80. 6avage so,
0sesra Nevada 40, ualsn 3.S0 Utah
LIZ. yellow yaekes 40, Crovn PStus J.,
RxahanvoR 06o. Martin Whit 70o.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

HUAxlA. Feb. u. Tho prinoipel chiefs
Of The uootTal tribes met at the we'll OF
Pandouk, situatsa three houss' travel
from Soakim, and decided to request
Osman Digna, lsadss Of the rebel forces.
10 respect thsir territory, oe they would
march against him. The rebels have
invested KusoGa. Tents for thousand
msa have besn sent from Adsn to Su-
akin. AZ
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

LONDON, Feb. ia company has
bssn fosmed andse the provisi0ns Of the
Irish TsanWays Aot 70 purchase sstates
for The relief Of too thiokly settled dis
tsiets and encourage 6xed residence.
The directors are John Bright, d. Gray
and Pxrneli.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-02-16

NEw Yosx, Feb. 15.-Ths annual ~
port of the Deuver and Rio 0rands
Halfway shows ero0 Esceipss Of t7,476,-
000; nse, q, 723,00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
Help Meet.

1t has been a long-disputed point
whether the word should not, when
applied to a wife, be written "help-
meet" We have no less an authority
for using the last word than that of
Cardinal Newman, and the lexico-
graphers mostly admit that in the
vulgar mind the term is understood
with reference to the Scriptural ac-
count of the creation of Eve. Some
support may be obtained for the
precepts, religious and phillosophic,
commonly offered to brides and
still more to an inspection of those
coniugal establishments which are
most notable for their success or the
reverse.
One of the most effective pictures
in the whole of Charles Dickens
works is that of Dora arranging the
pens and paper, and sitting by, an
der the fond idea that she was assist
ing David Copperield in his literary
efforts. In many such cases the will
is accepted as an equivalent for the
deed, and the indirect aid ofsympa-
thy and tacit encouragement does
as much as a great deal of more solid
cooperation might be expected to do.
There have been many great states
men and distinguished persons
whose careers did not seem to be in
any degree dependent upon the in
fuence of their wives, but who sank
at once into q totally Indifferent po-
sition when they had been deprived
by death of their faithful help
mates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
Consider These Things,

NY son, there are some things that
boys ought to know. At your age
young man should be inquiring into
things. AID apple fell at the feet
of Newton, and while he
was wondering how it was that as
apples came down cider always
went up, he discovered the law Of
gravitation, whereby farmers are
enabled to put peck Of apples in
seven quart basket. Now, every
young man should be observant and
thoughtful and study a great deal
from the book of human nature.
How does it come that your party
frequently selects a ninety-pound
man for a two-ton Congressman ?
Why and how does the clerk with
the smallest salary wear the best
clothes 3? Why does the smallest
town have the biggest mayor ?
Why is the oath of an amateur fish
erman considered void and of no
force in court? Why does an alarm
clock always make the loudest noise
when you want to sleep? Why
does mans own dog always get
licked in a fight? Why is it that
your 2:30 horse can never trot inside
of 3:75 when anybody else is along
Can you rely upon the parsons word
in horse trade? Why is it that
the man who snores always gets to
sleep first ? Why is it right to steal
from the government? Why is the
farmer more honest than the city
man? And if so, how many? ?
Why does a spring chicken live lon
ger than an ostrich ? Why does the
man with the fewest troubles make
the most fuss about them ? Why is
man so much better than his
neighbors? How is it tha. the
country gets along just as well when
Congress isn't in session =? Why doe.
the man with the smallest advertise
ment always want the biggest 'local?'
Why does any ugly man have such
q profound contempt 1or personal
beauty +? Why does a tramp hate
soap? Do the best men in America
rule this country Is the President
always the best and Yisest man in
all the land Does the Judge really
and truly know more law than any
of the lawyers who practice in his
court? Is the member of congress
honestly and truly the most intelli-
gent and ablest man in the district
Are the members of the school
board men of education? Consider
these things, my son. 1t will do
you good to think over them. even
though you may never solve the cas-
lest conundrum in the lot.-Bur- |
al
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
London Wood Pavements.

The wood pavement of London
as at present laid down, is 9S0,53
square yards, It's cost being estima-
ted at 100000 pounds sterling. The
majority of the London pavements
consists of rectangular blocks of yell
low deal, mostly Swedish, which
seems to be the most fitted of all
woods to withstand wear and tearand
atmospheric changes. Pitch pine
is the most suitable OF all hard
woods, the vertical wear ofthe Sec
ton in Kings road, Chelsea, during
four and a half years, being only
0,055 inches. Elm or oak do not
stand changes of temperature well /;
larch is better suited, but the sup
ply is not sufficient to allow it to be
much us ed. Creosoting the blocks,
which was once very much in favor
has been found to be cf little value,
the creosoted blocks being no more
durable than the plain ones,
while the surface was less clean and
there was a tendency to more rapid
internal decay. Moreover, they are
20 per cent, more costly. The plain
system has been in use in the Chel-
sea district for five years, and has
answered its purpose well, affording
good foothold for horses and being
safe and smooth for vehicles, while
the cement grout used for filling the
joints keeps out the wet and does
not allow dirt to accumulate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
y Woman's secret.

We're bound to be equal to the
men," said a Mason's wife we
formed a secret society of our own,
last night"
Indeed !" said the Worshipful
Master composedly; then I hope,
my dear, that your projects will be
successful. Is it benevolent socie-
ty, or what ?"
"That's none of your business.
It's a secret society, and we've
sworn by a solemn oath rot to
divulge anything relating to it."
"Very good my DEAR" observed
the Worshipful Master, returning to
his paper. I'm sure do not want
you to violate your oath"
1t wouldn't matter if you did; /
wouldn't. You keep your secrets
close enough and to think of that
stupid Mrs. Furbelow She could
neither recollect the grip or sign. 1t
took US an hour to teach her. When
l gave the sign she would make it
this way, ha, hal Her stupidity
would have been exasperating if it
hadn't been ridiculous, and as for
learning the grip, why she would
have it that this was the way-giye
me your hand minute-there, she
would have it this way, while it was
this way. And the password, she
could not keep it in her mind for
two minutes. Over and over again
| told her it was Be just and fear
not and she would have it: Swear
not at all, or Do to others as you
would lie done by !" ha, ha! We al
most despaired of getting it through
her head. But we made her under
stand at last. Oh, yes, We are going
to have aourishing society, and we
can be as secret about it as you men
can be about yours"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
Bro. Gardner breaches a Sermon.

II has been wonderin' if our or
tho-dox religiurn am not leetle
queer" observed Brother Gardner,
as the triangle sounded and the
meeting settled down TO business.
"As / understan' it, religium am
founded upon de word of God.
Religium binds us to respect His
commandments. 1t obligates US to
believe in de Bible. 1t teaches US
to uphold de laws of man.
"Let b-udder OF de church steal
hoss' an he am cast out as unwor-
thy.
LET sister tell lies an she am
cast out as unfit.
''Let deacon put de colleckshun
in his pocket an he am looked upon
as trabblin de swift road to predi-
shum.
''De udder day dar was hangin
across de ribber. A man who had
nebber darkened church doah, as
any one knew ola man who had
followed low down bizness all his
life-a man who had eber sot bad
example to de youth of de land. was
hung for murder. Itwas one of de
coolest an most hloodthirsty crimes
of the age. De murderer was tried
by an honest jury, giben ebery show
for defense, an de verdict was guilty.
De sentence of de law was guilty.
De sentence of de law was carried
out, an our orthodox religium took
hand in. 1t sent preachers to de
murderer's cell to coax him into q
change of heart. 1t sent men dar to
sing de hymns dedicated to God.
1t sent women dar to tell him dat he
war gwine straight from the scatiold
to glory.
"When dat man walked out to
die he believes himself a martyr.
He talked about de support which
de Lawd was givin' him. His voice
jined in singin Nearer, My God, to
thee His life had been ono un-
broken career of sin. De climax
was foul murder. An yit he was
made to believe dat religium would
sail him straight TO Heavens pearly
gates
"My frien's, if religium takes Il
murderer to de same Heaven dat ii
does de man who has lived upright
all his days | don't want it !
"If de Divine Bein was jokln'
when He said: Thou shalt not kill,
| want to know it
''If repentance arter de gallus has
bin erected am time 'nufl, I doan'
propose to pay rent any lon
gerl
"If de commands of God an de
laws of man am to be made odious
an sot at defiance by de Y. NJ. c. A.
of dis kentry I'ze gwine to frow my
Bible over de fence an steal my pork
an 'taters fur mex winter
II speak to you in de most sol
emn airnestness when | tel you dat
dis horrible burlesque-dis absurd
mockery-dis farce played by luna
tics around murderer on de gallus
am sufficient to bring our religium
into vile contempt an to make sim
ners doubt dat it am anything be-
yond vagary.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

The subject of hats suggests an in
cident which happened at the White
House during Grants first term.
Gen. Butler came in to see the Pres
ident one morning, and deposited
his new silk hat in large and COM
Portable arm chair. AS he stood
talking, in walked Horace Greeley.
shambled across the room and sat
down fair and square-upon Buffers
hat. Of course there was a crash.
and, as the great editor jumped up,
General Butler took the remains of
what was his handsome headgear in
his hands and said:
"Greeley, l knew that hat wouldn't
fit you"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
The Emperor of Germany.

Tbs empsfer looks well on horse
back, and is at home in the saddle
but he is not what is called good
rider, and takes DO special interest
in horses. except as regards military
requirements. He rides with loose
reins, letting his steed have its own
way, and seeming to reckon as con
iidently ON his horses good service
as on those of the other instruments
of his will. In former years he has
frequently met with accidents in
consequence of his careless riding.
Now his aides-de-camp always keeps
a sharp lookout before him when
he canters off in his peculiar way,
looking in evary direction except
where a careful rider ought to look,
viz, at the road before him. When
he goes across the country the officer
who trains the horses for the Empe-
ror's special service, and who is an
accomplished rider, habitually pre-
cedes him by few hundred yards
to see that there is no dangerous
ditch or wall ahead smaller things
the emperor will clear, apparently
without noticing them. Extraordi-
nary care is taken with the training
of the horses for the Emperor's per-
sonal use. They are always safe.
powerful, intelligent good-natured
animals, generally half-blood, shying
at nothing, and requiring scarcely
any attention on the part of their
rider The Emperor has a certain
liking for many field sports, and is
good shot, but he is not what is
called a sporting man. His favorite
flower is that most prosaic, pretty,
uninteresting corn-hower, the blue
bottle-without any perfume, but
which looks so bright and healthy
IN large field of wheat, and so
fresh and innocent in the hair of a
fair young girl. am told that the
Emperor's grandmother had the
same curious taste in respect TO
flowers. The Emperor is tall and
well built, and when he was young
had fine manly presence. Though
he is now very old, he still has
wonderfully dignified attitude, and
it is ,stonishing-as we'll as fatiguing
for those who are with him to see
how long he can stand without get
ting tired. To converse for two or
three hours with different people at
his court, without sitting down,
seems to be no effort to him. His
eye-sight and his hand writing are
still remarkably good. He has that
special gift for conversation which
belongs to a great many Kings and
Princes, and is also a good public
speaker, although no orator. Flo
quence implies certain articles of
speech the use of which would
scarcely be compatible with his sim
pie, straightforward character.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10

used, and the lovers were soon, with
their arms entwined, locked in the
embrace of sleep.
"The rest was soon done. My
first step was to bind their arms Sc
curely, then, with a rope, strangled
them as they sat locked in each 9th
er's arms.
"But after the murderl 1t was no
sooner committed than repented it.
Here were the bodies-those damn
ing witnesses-what was to be done
with them ? / could not bury them,
and my blood shrank from burning
them.
"Yes, there was way! | partly
understood the art of embalming. 1t
was my only chance to escape de-
lection. l put my skill to work, and
before morning | had the bodies
embalmed and hid.
"The next day l informed my
neighbors that my wife had fled, and
| expected she had eloped with La
rue. | was believed. My character
placed me above suspicion. !"
Here the doctor ceased speaking,
and taking a pen and paper, wrote
for a considerable time. He then
sealed the paper, and laying it on
the table, said
"That paper finishes the story, to-
gether with instructions / wish obey
ed. l see your position is painful,
bat there can be no help till morn
ing"
He then bid me goodbye, telling
me | should never see him again
alive.
| managed to get on the floor, and
I lay there till morning. l don't
know how many hours | remained
awake, suffering with my cramped
position. but at last sleep came to
me, and l slept till L was awakened
by the noise of breaking,in the door.
The note the doctor had left told
us the bodies were concealed in a
chimney, that was walled up. and
that his body would be found in the
garret. He wanted all three taken
South, and buried near their former
homes and there was more instruc-
ton regarding the property that he
had bequeathed to his parents.
We found the bodies where the
doctor had indicated; and he was
found hanging in the garret. His
wishes were complied with to the
letter-his parents coming on and
taking charge of the bodies.
This has been years ago; but |
shall never forget the night when |
was compelled to listen to the doc
tors story.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
THE LITTLE QUAKER SINNER.
A little Quaker maiden, with dimpled chee

A little Quaker maiden, with dinpled cheek
and chin,
Before an ancient mirror stood, and viewed
her form within,
She wore gown of sober gray, cape de-
mure and prim,
With only simple fold and hem, yet dainty,
neat and trim.
Her bonnet, too, was gray and stiff, its only
line of grace
Was in the lace, so soft and white, shirred
round her rosy face.
Quoth she, "oh. how hate this hat I hate
this gown and capel
do wish all my clothes were not of such
outlandish shape
The children passing by to school have rib
bons in their hair;
The little girl next door wears blue; oh,
dear, if could dare,
l know what l should like to dol" (the
words were whispered low,
Lest such tremendous heresy should reach
her aunts below
Calmly reading in the parlor sat the good
aunts, Faith and Peace,
Little dreaming how rebellious throbbed the
heart of their young niece.
All their prudent humble teaching wilfully
she cast aside,
And, her mind now fully conquered by van
ity and pride,
ha nd a
hassock sat her dawn,
And this little Quaker sim er sewed tuck
into her gownl
Little Patience, art thou ready ? Fifth day
meeting time has come,
Mercy Jones and Goodman Elder with his
wife have left their home"
Twas Aunt Faiths sweet voice that called
her, and the naughty little maid
Gliding down the dark old stairway-hoped
their notice to evade,
Keeping slyly in their lshadow as they went
out at the door,
All, never little Quakeress a guiltier con-
science borel
Dear Aunt Faith walked looking upward
all her thoughts were pure and holy
And Aunt Peace walked looking downward
with humble mind ana lowly.
But ''tuck-tuck ~ chirped the sparrows, al
the little maiden's side;
And, in passing farmer Watson's, where the
barn door opened wide,
Every sound that issued from it, every gruni
and every cluck,
Seemed to her affrighted fancy like a tuck!
"a tuck " "a tuck ~
In meeting Goodman Elder spoke of pride
and vanity,
While all the friends seemed looking round
that dreadful tuck to see.
How.it swelled in its proportions, till. i
seemed to fill the air,
And the heart of little Patience grew heay-
ier with her care.
Oh, the glad relief to her, when prayers anC
exhortations ended,
Behind her two great aunties her homewart
way she wended
Inc pornps ana Nanitles OF lie sneu sel]eo
with eager arms,
And deeply she had tasted of the world:
alluring charms
Yea, to the dregs had drained them, and
only this to find:
All was vanity of spirit and vexation of thu
mind.
So, repentant, saddened humbled, on he
hassock she sat down,
And this little Quaker sim er ripped the tucl
out of her gown
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-10
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's
Balsam for the throat and lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would
you believe that it is sold on its mer-
its and that each druggist is author
lied to refund your money by the
Proprietor of this wonderful remedy
if it fails to cure you. c. n Boyd
has secured the agency for it.
Price 80 cents and s1.00 Trial
size free.