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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
ANECDOTES OF WASHINGTON.

The biography of a well-known Penn.
sylvanian. recently Published, gives one
or two anecdotes of Washington which
have never been in print before. They
throw a new light on his character, and
show him to have been more human, if
less perfect. than the model man Dor.
trayed by Weems.
His friend and neighbor painted the
Father of his Country as so absolutely
faultless as to be tedious. The volume
which We quote from gives him the credit
OF being once, at least, in a Just rage.
respectable mechanic of Philadel-
phia, who reached venerable age, told
the author that he WAS employed to make
some alterations in President Washing
toms house. One day pretty servant
girl. passing down the stairs, gave a
scream of terror. One of the officers
coming out of the drawing room had
attempted to kiss her.
The President was in his own room
he ran out in his shirt-sleevss, half
shaved. He was extremely angry, and
gave the man kick which hurried him
down the stairs, calling out: Lear, turn
that fellow out! I'll have no man in nv
house who insults w0manr'
There are preserved in PHILADELPHIA
several private accounts of the last time
IN which Washington appeared in public
In that city. which show the devoted
loyalty of affection with which he was
regarded by the people. 1t Was on the
occasion of Adams's inauguration, which
took place in the old State House.
After the ceremony was over the new
President, followed by Vice President
Jefferson, went out ia state to present
himself to the people, who were massed
outside. They were received with ap-
plause.
But when Washington in his citizens
dress appeared behind them, dead ST.
lence fell on the vast crowd. They knew
he was leaving them forever. He passed
down the street, and they followed him
as one man, leaving Adams aud Jeffer.
son uHnotioed.
Down Chestnut street to Fourth the
great mass followed as silent as if at a
funeral. When he came TO the Indian
Queen Hotel be went mp ON the step
and turned in the doorway to look at
them.
Then there burst FORTH" says the
chronicler, "a great inarticulate sob. a
cry that rent the air. The tears rolled
down his cheeks. He raised his hand
slowly, with gesture of farewell and
benediction. The door closed on him
and they saw him no more"
The crowd dispersed in absolute a.
lence, and the town was plunged in
gloom as though every man mourned
for one dead.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
SOME ANTIQUE RVS.

Mr.. Simkins and Miss Greathear,
were gently Ramboling over the moonlii
sidewalk, the other night, when Mr.
Simkins, who had heard it in the morn
ing, asked:
What vas the first brew in his.
tory?"
:" don't know" replied Miss Great
heart. with her eyes ON a soda water
sign.
Hebrew" gi9aled Mr.. Simkins, glee-
fully.
What Hindoosed Jew to make q pun
like thats" responded Miss Greathears.
oh, You are Pharisse and can stand
1t, said Mr.. Simkins, with another
giggle.
II you dent stop this you will make
me Sadducee, and then I'll go Russian
on and leave you." said Miss Great
heart.
Miss Simkins held on to q lamp 20 st
four minutes
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
now l,scsLs CHEATED HIMSELF.

A farmer once said to Rev. DIR. Miner.
formerly clergyman in Springfield,
ILL.,:
"Do You know Why il ia that I, who
have been Democrat all say life, am
going to vote for Mr.. Lincoln? Twill
tell You. / once get into a difficulty
With a neighbor about the line between
our farms. went to Mr.. Lincoln to
secure him. Lincoln said: Now, If YOU
60 on with this, it will cost both of you
your farms, and will entail an enmity
that will last fer generation, and per-
haps lead to murder. The other man
has just been here to engage me. Now
l want you two to sit down in my office
while l am gone to dinner, aud talk it
over and try to settle it. And. to secure
you from interruption, will lock the
door, He did 50, and he did not return
all the afternoon. We two men, finding
ourselves shut up together, began TO
laugh. This put us in good humor, and
BY the time Mr.. Lincoln returned the
matter was settled"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

This beautiful craft, the isth and
among the largest and finest built by
the Hall Brothers. was launched from
their yard at Port Biakely on Saturday
afternoon amid the plaudits Of a multi
tude, attracted to witness the spectacle.
She was built for the Hawaiian inter-
trade. with headquarters at Honolulu,
and the order for her construction is
Just recognition OF the merit of the Hall
Brothers in the faithful carrying out of
previous contracts of similar eharac-
ter. The followig are her general di-
mansions: Length over all, 13S feet !;
breadth of beam, 30 feet mold. 81 ex-
treme depth of hold, Il feet inches.
She is very sharp, and presents as little
obstruction to speedy transit as is con-
sistsnt with fair carrying capacity and
a high degree of seaworthiness- Her
dead rise is 30 inches, with q rise in the
keel forward of four feet in a run of IS
feet. Her frames are Is inches. checked
apart 2 inches. well settled. and she is
coppered Ii feet 10 inches aft and IL
feet inches forward. Her keel is IA by
Is inches, keelson IA by Is inches, sister
kselsons II by 16 inches, deck beams 10
by II, with inch spring, and hanging
knees under every beam. Her starboard
streak is 81 inches. and graduates in 1
streaks to the thickness of the bottom
plank. e, 81 inches. The wales are
6 by Al square. fastened with locust
truncils. She is.thoroughly copper fas-
tened from keel to guuwale. The plank
shear and gunwales are inches. The
propeller post is of the Mexican hard
wood known as pr'ma vera" while the
rudder post and rudder stock are of the
best eastern white oak. The dead wood
from the face of the propeller post to
forward side of the stuffinR box is l5
feet, aud the bed of the engine is as
solid as a mass of well fastened timber
caH be made. Her engines are COM
pound, 20 and 40 inches, with 80 inch
stroke boiler. 10 feet 6 inches by IL
fest IL e inches. The shaft is 8 inches,
with composition jacket of II inch,
making 10 inches in the shaft box. Her
propeller. composition, is 10 feet. On
her main deck, aft is a cabin, A feet
long, the full width of the hull, with
dining room Is feet wide and state
rooms by 6 feet and 10 in number.
Abaft there are all the conveniences of
dressing rooms. Forward of the dining
saloon 10 the boiler room, and still far
Their forward are 6 other staterooms, be-
sides gallery, making the main deck
house 104 feet III length. The hurricane
deck is reached from the dining saloon
by winding stairs, and here are found
two houses. the one aft 81 by Ii feet,
and the one forward "A by u feet, the
latter including the pilot house. Alto
gether. she is fine specimen of marine
architecture, of which her builders and
her owners alike may feel proud. She
will take load of lumber to San Fran
cisco, and there receive her boiler and
machinery.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
RREyITlEs.

The front of the Yesler wharf Is being
able number of piles, both for supports
and tenders.
Mr.. F. G. Swayzee, formerly Inspector
OF Customs in this city, but now of
Port Townsend, is spending a day or SO
In the metropolis.
Prices of admission to the opera to-
night will be: Reserved seats $1.5O,
general admission 81, and gallery 80
cents. Reserved seats at Lowman's
book store.
James h. Wo0lery, our present Chief
OF Police, announces himself this MORN
ing, through the columns of the Posi-
lNTELLI0ENcER. as an independent cam
didate for re- eleotion.
The Ichi Ban Bazaar is to 90 East.
1t will be removed from SEATTLE to st.
Paul. The stock of goods they have re-
naming In the store will be sold al
once, regardless of cost.
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, a lawyer, and
one OF the most eloquent speakers in
the State of Iowa, will lecture here two
nights next week on Temperance
viewed from legal standpoint"
Over 22C0 names have already been
placed upon the register, and the work
goes bravely on. It would not be sur
prising to see 5000 names enrolled be-
fore the close of the registration,
Mr.. Brant, advance agent for John B.
Cough, Is at present in the CITY. He
has arranged for the appearance of this
famous lecturer ON the evenings of
July 18th and 18th, in the Standard
Theater, in this city.
The place for holding the commence
ment exercises of Yesler College has
been changed from the Courthouse to
Yesler's Hall. where, on Friday evening"
next, they will be held according to pro-
gram published elsewhere.
Our base ball boys, the Reds did
not get with their Portland friends
In the Sunday contest. The game was
q very close enc. the score at the close
heing IL to l6 in favor of the Portland
ers. Our club arrived home this morn
ing by the Olympian.
WnQhrs restaurant, in Colman row.
on Front street, has been reopsned to the
public by II. j. Wright, who will en-
deavof 30 restore the house to all its
former popularity, and Who unQuai-
fedly pledges harself 10 do so il it can
be done by keeping frst-class house.
The Foarth of July edition of the
East Oyecoaian will be printed paper
in design and colors the |
American nag. IL will be q special |
issue. and will be filed with matter of |
vaiue, as we'll. also, as being q curiosity.
The East Oreeoaiaa In an excellent /
fact. the best in Eastern
Oregon.
Mr.. A. II. Manning. the nominee of the
DOW famous Apple Orchard Conven-
lion, announces himself through our
eolonns this morning candidate for
The ofiice of Chief of Police. Mr.. Man.
ming has been policeman fer q wear
past on the different city beats, and is
known 10 have been q good officer. IL
remains 20 Be seen whether or not the
If ChiNf 4
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

AsorHEa Back BIock.-Mr. @. Pom.
Elm has succeeded in purchasing from
Mr.. II. l.. fesler pisce Of land 5oxiOO
feet in size, north of and adjoining the
Seattle safe Deposit Company's prom
erty on Front street. the purchase price
being $500 per front foot, or $50. 600 for
the ground. On this Mr.. Poncin viii
build during the present season three
story brick building. with q basement.
the full size Of the tract of land. the
plass for which are now being drawn.
The trent will be very handsome. and
will be what 10 known as q bay window
front. Il Ia understood that the Hall 4
Paulson Furniture Company will occupy
the whole Of the frsf door and base
ment. while she two upper Oats will be
divided into handsome offices. Ia i
understood work will commence ON this
structure a. soon a. tho plans are com.
pleted and the material can be had.
thus one by one the wooden buildings
ON Front street are being moved hack
to give way 10 larger, Landowner and
more Substantial structures.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
A COINCIDENCE.

Readers of this mornings paper sfli
not fail TO notice q marked similarity,
not only in the ideas, but In the lam
guage Itself. between portions Of the
platform presented and adopted by the
Young Mems Independent Clob last
evening and the views Of this paper as
given in its editorial columns. This
coincidence is noteworthy, from the
fact that the editorial was written, put
in type and the proof laid upon the
editsr's table before the club met last
evening, and the writer thereof vas alb
solutsly unaware of the purpors or even
existence of the club platform until II
was brought in by q reporter after hav-
ing been adopted.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
SPIRIT OF the CAMPAIGN.

The PosT-isTgLIoEsCER, during the
past few days, has been made the butt
Of a number of attacks, or threatened
attacks, the source of their emanation
generally making them unworthy ex-
tended notice. Three of these threat
4ned attacks were Of personal vislenoe
TO men on the staff of the paper; one
was of libel suit against the paper
itself, and another the boycotting re-
ferred to by as in our last issue. The
threats FIRST referred to were neither
more nor less than 80 much bad wind,
and were not needed. The boyootters
received number of sharp snubs frem
the more respectable class of dealers,
and their miserable scheme was finally
sqaelched by the circulation throughout
the city of 1900 dodgers, OF which the
following 10 verbatim copy:
NOTICE.
II has been currently reported upon
good authority that a movement has
been instituted by ssme of the liquor
dealers of this city to boycott" the
for the stand il has taken in regard TO
our approaching municipal election.
Said dealers boast that they can aud
will influence nine teuths of the adver-
Using patronage of said paper, and that
the same will be withdrawn by July l,
1884. Reader, have you any sympathy
with such methods in politics2 Shall it
become in this city financial rain for a
nsn to give an honest expression of his
opinionsp
We deplore such action but, reader,
remember boycotting" is a two-edged
sword, and IL the threatened action is
taken pledge will be actively aud Wig
orously circulated throughout the city
OF Seattle and King county, pledRine a
perpetual withdrawal of all patronage
of every kind from all individuals and
firms who are known TO enter into or in
any way give encouragement to suoh
action.
Lovers of law and order, awake to the
situationl Give the lie to the assertion,
so often made by the criminal loving
class, that you will never back YOUR
principles il it costs You either money
or inconvenience /! Uphold by vigorous
action the freedom of the press in Sc
attic. w. ii. REEVES,
.. JACOBS,
CHAs. X. JENNER,
MARY p. I. SNYDER.
ELIZABETH @. MooERs,
Campaign Committee.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

A Nxw INDusTEY.-when the Yesler.
Leary building was constructed it was
necessary to have the galvanized iron
cornioss for it manufactured in San
Francisco, at an outlay Of several thou
sand dollars. Decides this man had
10 accompany the work 10 this city and
pot u on In order 20 supply the in
ereAsang demand for this class Of work
Mes.Es- Brandt 4 Leck, two experienced
cofnice- makers, opened q shcp n this
city, at the foot Of Columbia street. and
from the day they started In havs lad
all The work thsy could attsud 10. This
hrm IL nov at work on an elaborate cor
nlce for the Gordon Hardware Cumra-
nyh new building. In doing this werk
Brandt b Leok have 20 compsts with
San Fsanciooo FIRMS, which ,hsy have
% faf besn sucoesaful il doine.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

An exchange says that IL all the
Northern Pacific rolling stock was
gathered together il would make train
Is miles long and cover i-as part Of the
entire track. II all the broken prom
ises OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company we're gathered together ,hey
would cover the remaining 1856 of the
track and spread out over eoodly por.
ton Of its land grant besides.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
I.Axsmpn Hoxrs.-In or,,er - a,.n..

LAxssIpE Hoxss.-In order 10 dispose
OF a portion of his beautiful tract of
land on the sammy side Of Lake Union.
Mr.. William Baldwin has divided his
farm mp into four and i've acre home
stead traits. and 10 Offering them AZ
GREAT bargains The soil In fertile and
very productive. and as this land il
within three miles of the post Office. the
compilation OF street railroad 20 the
LAKE VIII make Il easy of access. Mr..
BALDWIN, or his agent. Mr.. Fred 4. San
Der. will give intending parohassrs fair
particulars. and show the land vhen a..
sirei 90 20 do. Mr.. @. p. Stone. one ~
our most enterpFising and prosperous
grocery men. has his family residence
on the SAMMY side Of the lake. and drives
oaek and forth FROM bis place OF busi-
ness every day. His piacs Is bns short
distance from the land above mea.
toned.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

Tnpsso TO Brx.s-Gaad er KsI-
log. the newly elected Chief Of the Sc
attic Fire Department accompanied by
Chief Of Police woolery, went through
Chinatown" yesterday on an insp~ct
fn9 taur. Thew found quite q number
OF dangerous places. whore FIRE ID liable
10 START at any time. aud demanded that
tns defeets be re0edied 81 soce. In
nearly every instance the Chinese com-
piled with the requests Of those 0fieers.
and u - the inssntion of Nj. keiiocu q
Keep the search up until every ore az
the houses occ0pisd By Chinese i In
speetsd and uats cafe.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
Assessment Notice.

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
a Trustees OF the San Juan Archipelago
Lime Company. held at tho office Of the
Company in seattle, w. T.. on this 2lst
day of June. 1884. it was ordered that AS
sessment Number 2 of IS per share bs lev.
led on the capital stock OF said company.
payable Immediately to the Treasurer
and If not paid within 30 days from date
70 become delinquent according TO law.
BY order OF the Board of Trustees.
A-l2 b. pElI.Y Secretayv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

Why DELAY ?-The Spring Hill Water
Company having made an effer to fur
nish water for twenty FIRE plugs. for use
of the city, as the rate of $7.50per month
each. we can see ne Just reasons for the
delay in making contract to that eject
with the company. The price asked il
only one half that paid by the city of
Portland TO the Portland Hydraulic
Company for like service. Every DAYS
delay endaneers the safet. of the city
by confiaaration. We are also advised
that the saving 20 pros erty holders in
the district wherein the plugs will be
placed will equal 20 per cent, or a saw
ing OF at least $500 per month in insur-
ance. We therefore suggest that the
Council take action in this matter with
out further deisy and place tie placs
as desired. Since the foregoing was In
type we notice that the matter has
been acted upen BY the City Council,
and referred 20 the Fire Committee. Ii
ID to be hoped that the committee win
act Immediately, and that within q ree-
sonabie time the plugs will be in place
and ready for use. after which Seattle
can boast of being the best protected
city from IRE on the Pacific Coast.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

The Ichi Ban Bazaar has concluded
10 remain in Seattle only until the lss
Of Juiy. Their new line of goods, in
tended for the nes Opera House. will
open In st. Pani, Nina, where they ex-
peot better hsld for the class of goods
which they havs ON hand In Seattle will
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

PoszrosRr.-Ths fourth annual pio-
mic Of the Seattle Cornet Band. an
nounoed to take place ON sunday, vas
postponed on account Of the rain until
next Sunday.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

Get cut Of the way for the circus.
Ths Herald 10 getting ready 10 fiop
again ON the railroad question. Can il
Be that the free pass has already e.
pirsd Z
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

faxioar Coxxa. On board the
schooner Dora Blahm. which sailed
from San Francisco. June 18th. for S.
attic, 10 freight consignsd ~ follous !:
The 4. =. HotAiinR Co LIS PACKAGE.
blanchard d Co. 50. Blowers q Kenneth
y y. y. LovmAi 2. 7. b. Elder IA, H..
q q Little1ohn 2, Ranks q Co. III J.J.
Darcy 4 ca. ?. Harrin9ton 4 smish
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

NEW Boon. NEw Larx.-This ID OBJ
tanned by using Pfnnder's Oregon Blood
Purifier. For sale everywhere. 81 peg
nsetis. six tor Is ap6dvSm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

In no other blood medicine have the
results Of scientific inquiry been so
steadily utilised a. in Ayers Sarsapa-
Yilia.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

The Herald threatens 70 start cy-
clone. II should succeed, for II In VIC
orous blower.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
NOTICE.

HEREAFTER. WHEN THE WATER
II OF the Spring Hill Water Company
Is shut OF from the mains for repairs due
notice OF the same win be given through
the morning papers the day before.
JOSIAH COLLINS, JR.,
1eH Business Manager.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
NOTICE..

NEITHER THE STEAMER ELIZA
~ Anderson nor the owners thereof will
be responsible for any debts contracted by
the officers or crew. unless uDon q written
order therefor signed by the Captain or
Purser. CAPT. TH0S. WRIGHT.
A-Im Mana1ar
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
NO ICE

ITO THE VOTERS OF SEATTLE
1 Having received the nomination of
CHER of Police. hereby pledge myse +
If elected 10 that office, 10 the prompt and
impartial enforcement of the ordinances
o. the city. and solicit the votes of the
citizens upon this platform
A. II. MANNING.
Seattle. June "a. 1884.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24
For Rent.

A LARGE NEW. HARD FINISHED
two-story dwelling house. On kley.
entn street. Apply 81 this once. tel2
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-24

KKEP THE FINEST BRANDS OF
IL Lqucrs Cigars. Imported Wfnes
etc. Our nottiing Department q unsur-
passed. and We make Family Trade 4
speciality. Orders collected. and goods de-
nvsred fres Of charge. je22 d6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-14
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IA.

THE MEMOIR of Thurlow Weed, by his
grandson, just published, only freshens the
knowledge of every we'll informed Amerl'
can concerning the we'll known facts that
Horace Greeley, Wendell Phillips, William
L,oyd Garrison, and other prominent abo-
l,ionists, whose memory is now revered by
the ignorant as great patriots and Union
savers, were pronounced advocates and hrm
supporters of Southern secession, and that
Garrison gloried at the prospect Of disunlon,
that Wendell Phillips wanted to speed the
parting guest, and that Robert Toombs pre-
vailed upon Georgia to secede by reading to
her convention defense ofsecession written
by Greeley. Intelligent Southern men are
familiar with these facts, and are afforded
much quiet amusement by the frequent
praises they hear bestowed upon the loyal
" and patriotism of the men referred to by
ill-informed speakers and writer's in the
North. Mr.. Fiuerty, republican mem
Der of the House from Chicago should learn
something about the late Mr.. Phillips bis
tory before ne again attempts to Introduce
his resolution to the memory of the man
who was 90 anxious for the South to secede
that he was willing to give her forts, arse
nails and sub-treasuries if she would only go,
and who hailed disunion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-14

EXTRA SESSION. AT caucus Of the dem.
ocratic members Of the Legislature yester-
day evening it was decided to extend the
present session for thirty days, as provided
for by the constitution. This action will
preclude the chance Of the Mahoneites de-
feating, by Gllbustering, any of the impor-
tant measures passed, and which the Cover
nor may veto, among which are the bills re-
apportioning the State for Congress, taking
the election machinery out of the hands Of
Mahone's county judges, vacating all of the
boards of the lunatic asylums, and giving 10.
cal boards the appointment of supelintend-
ents Of schools when vacancies may occur
during the session ofthe General Assembly.
The caucus agreed that no compensation
will be allowed for the extra session. Each
member gets bis salary of $500, and no more,