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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-28

A lightning conductor consists
essentially Of long piece of metal,
pointed at the end, whose business is,
not 50 much las most people imagsne)
TO carry of the flash OF lighth:ng
harmlessly, should it happen to strike
. the house TO which the conductor ii at
tached, but rather 10 prevent thel oc-
currence Of fash at all. by gradually
and gently drawing of the electricity
as fast as It gathers. before it has had
time TO collect in sufficient force for a
destructive discharge 1t resembles
in effect an overflow pipe which drains
of the surplus water of the pond as
soon as IL runs in, in such a manner
as to prevent the possibility of an. in
undation, which might occur il the
water We're allowed to collect in force
behind dam or embankment. Itlis a
aOod-gate, not a moat; it carries away
the electricity of the air quietly to- the
ground, without allowing it to gather
in sufficient amount to produce siash
of lightning. 1t might thus be better
called lightning-preventor than a
lightning conductor; it conducts elec.
tricity, but prevents lightning. /; At
first, all lightning-rods used to be
made with knobs on the top. and then
the electricity used to collect at. the
surface until the electric force was
sufficient to cause spark In those
happy days, you had the pleasure of
seeing that the lightning was actually
being drawn off from your neigRbor-
hood piecemeal. Knobs, it was aeld,
must be the best things, becauseI you
could incontestably see the sparks
striking them with your eyes. Bat as
time went on. electricians discovered
that IL you fixed on fine metal poins
to the conductor of an electric machine
1t was impossible to get up any appre-
ciable charge. because the electricity
kept always leaking out by means OF
the point. Then it was seen that il
you made your lightning-rods pointed
at the end, you would be able in the
same way to dissipate your electricity
before It ever had time to come to a
bead IN the shape Of lightning. From
that moment the thunderbolt was
safely dead and buried. 1t was urged.
indeed, that the attempt thus to rob
heaven Of its thunders was wicked and
impious; but the common sense Of
mankind refused to believe that abso-
Lutte omnipotence could be sensibly de-
fed BY twenty yards of cylindrical iron
tubing. Cos7shiU Magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-28
The GulleIess Rustlcs Beat hin

The English bicycling Nelcs tells
this tale: Give ear. please, while / tell
. pleasant Instructive and perfectly
true story. a gentleman who is
demon at winning prizes. and whose
private sitting room is decorated with
pots and plates. and resembles nothing
so much as a pawnbroker' sstrong room.
recently went down to Q country meet
Ing where there were one o. two ap.
patiently good things to be spick-
I'd up by the industrious visitor.
He won his heat in easy fashion
and in such good time that the
fnal seemed absolutely at his
mercy. he went away and drank his
own health in honor Of the good time
coming. Alasl there is many i slip
twixt cup and lip. The gu!Ieless
tnstics smelt 3 rat. and with q cunning
worthy OF the "Heathen Chinee,a took
measures accordingly. The hns1 heat
duly commenced and all went swim
mingly. The visitor. secure in his
power. was taking things easily, when
he suddenly saw two on three cnmpet-
Isors shoot past him and begin 10 pedal
away is though the arch fiend was BE-
hind them. He could not understand
lhis until some one in the crowd
shouted out. Go on. 80 On, il Is the
Iasl lapr' Then he. too. put 10 4 vlgor-
GUS squirt. and made his wheel travel
ike a express train. but it vas no
rood. Re was beaten. The explana-
lion IS sweet and simple In sll the
previous heats the inal heat ha1 been
announced by che ringing Of 4 great
beIl--lt was the town-crier's Snstru-
ment in factand the sound cOald Be
heard mile away. II th6 lba'. how
aver. i local uAh sin had quietly
changed the lmplsmenk 0k the
snnrsnologlsk lcr tiny tInkling bell
kl|ahkly smaller than hat onrKisd ~
us ni1f.n Insn. Whc shsIi nav thai
|na6 nes N sbnEnsa 10 Ahe elky afkur
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-28
The Brain q SCRAP Book.

What is the brain but scrap-book ?
II, when we are asleep some one could
peep in there. what would he find9
Lines from favorite poets, stray bits OF
tunes and snatches from songs, melo-
dies from operas. sentences from books.
strange meaningless dates. recOllections
Of childhood vague and gradually
growing faint. moments Of perfect
happiness. hours Of despair and misery.
The arst kiss OF childhood lovers. the
FIRST parting of bosom friends. the
word Of praise or the word Of blame Of
fond mother. pictures Of men and
women. hopes and dreams that came
to nothing, unrequited kindness. graf
itude for favors. quarrels and recon
citations. old Jokes. and through them
III the thread Of one deep and endur-
ing passion for some one man or
woman that may have been . misery
Or adelight. San Francisco G Chronicle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-28

many years among the strange zrni
Indians Of New Mexico. says: For
no art or industry within the range Of
the domestic duties of Zuni. Is so much
care ard instruction bestowed by the
old women on the young. as for every
process in the making of the he-we. or
wafer breads. Year in and year out,
too. while these lessons are being piled.
IL Is told how the famed and beloved
Goddess Of the White Shells" taught
not q few of her graces-and some
secrets lin connection with the daily
occupation which forms their theme.
OF these secrets. chosen few old
women of the tribe are the keepers.
With many mysterious rite and
severe penace. they quarry and manu-
facture the enormous baking-stones on
which the fiaky, toothsome he-we is
made. GarruIous enough, mercy
knowsl are these old crones on most
other subjects; but they guard with a
spinx-like jealousy such of their
methods and Observances as add
prestige to experience in their occa-
si0nal calling. The usual number of
old women making up party of '.stone
finishers" is four or eight. rarely more.
Four days previous to the tempering
of the stones they retire to an estuga
or lone room, there TO fast and TO en-
gage in certain ceremonials, in which
croning traditional chants and repeat
ing rituals play an important part.
During these four days they never
come forth unless at rare intervals and
for very short time (and then under
the protecting influence of warning
head-plumes) that they may not be
touched by the uninitiated Yet, dur
ing the intermissions of their religious
observances. they prepare great cakes
of pinon gum carefully wrapping them
in strips of cedar bark, and in other
ways make ready for the work at hand.
On the morning of the day succeeding
the last night of their vigil, they repair
in a single tilc, headed by a particular
priest-usually a Badger" who
on no account touches one of them
to the quarry. Before lifting the
stones, before even quarrying any Of
them, they recite long. propitiatory
prayers, casting abundant medicine,
meal to the "Flesh of the Rock"
With other but shorter prayers thefire
is kindled by the old priest. who uses
as his match stick Of hard wood with
which he drills vigorously into a piece
of dry, soft root, until the friction
ignites the dust of its own making,
and to the flames thus generated, offer
ings Of dry food are made. The stones
are then brought, and when warm
enough, placed over the fires; being
constantly anointcd with pitch and
cactus juice, which they greedily
absorb, so that they at least seem solid
masses of carbonized substance rather
than gritty rock. From the beginning
to the end Of this tempering process
never word is spoken aloud nor the
least excitement or sprightly action
INDUCED in. Sounds uttered would
penetrate the grain of the rock and,
expelled by heat or conflicting with the
new 'being" (function) of the stone
split, scale or shiver it with a loud
noise. So also, the evil influence Of
undue passion or hasty action would
alike be communicated to it-with
a>asmA.As~~. R..A.,~~ neenn&
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
CCA row.

When the sentence Of the Court was
pronounced on Cumyov he seatped
dazed for moment and an n,ble tn uu-
derstand its drift. In a tuomeut he
pulled himself together and the con
stable approached to place the hand
cons on bis wrists. Cumvow auickly
divested himself of his KID gloves and
held out his hands. lbe handouts
closed with sharp click. The prison
ers young brother, who VAS ia the
courtroom, here approached to bid him
good bye, and Cumyow. turning to the
constable, begged him to remove the
cuffs for a moment.
What for p asked the constable.
want TO give my poor little brother
my overcoat. I'll never want il any
more"
The constable removed the cuffs and
outside coat and handed 1t TO his
brother, who thereupon burst into a
Hood of tears and sobbed as il his
heart would break. Cumyow, who had
been driven to Court in cab, was then
walked backed to jail, and will be sent
to Neg Westminster in q few DAYS to
commence his sentence. He 10 smart,
dapper young man, fine English
scholar and native OF this proviace.-
Victoria Coionist.
Cumyow was OF Chinese pareutage,
though born and raised in Victoria.
De was q oonidsntisl or trusted agent
OF . leading Chinese firm there. He lived
beyond his legitimate means, got into
trouble with his firm, was prosecuted
for embezzlsmsnt, convicted aud sen
tensed TO three years in the peniten-
iiary.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

iornis, also. granting To the s..,s %.
california per cent. Of the profit frora
the sale OF public lands; aI.o. for ths
erection Of branoh Soldiers Horns :,
California. III
by teitsn OF California, to forf.i. the
unearned lands 10 California GRANTED -
tsfs Atlantic and Pacific R.iiv.v Com
pauy; also, to increase he 6n,v On
plams: prnaes and raisins.
BY Iovnssnd of Illinois. To orosn;z.
= Territorial government in Indian
Territorv,
by Payson OF Illinois. repeaIipo the
tiH Der culture. preemptisu aud da-er,
lsnd acts; also, for.eitine lazds 0rautsi
70 aid the construction of tse Northern
racine; also. To pot lumber on the free
iiss; also, to rednce the duty on lumber
by weaver tIewaD. for the establish
nenf OF postal telegraph: also to or
Ranlzs indian Territory and the puslie
iand strip into Territory TO be known
As the ierritsry of Oklahama, and 20
provide Temporary government there
Tor. Ii provides that the unoccupisd
lands oeded to the United States by the
oreeks and Seminoles by the treaties of
1870, and the public Isad strip be de-
ciared part of the public domain and
open 70 settlsmen'; that the lauds can
only be taken under the homeste ad lay;
ana that there shall be a Communication
OF claims In cash Of all Indian leases in
tue Territory. except thoss for cultivat-
lug the soil, which are declared void
and contrary to public policy. The bill
repeals that portion of tbs act of 1855
which grants land to the Atlantic and
faciao railroad thr-ueh the Territory.
when the State of Maine vas reach
ed, the call Was discontinued With the
understanding that it will be resumed
when the Heuss meets on January 5;h.
One thousand and four bills we're intro
duoed today. Measures we're also intro
duced for the erection of public build
inRs at San Francisco (Cal.J. and Los
Angeles Cab.
The House then adjourned until the
9th OF January next.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Words fail to express my graft
tude," says Mr.. Selby Carter, Of Nash
vile, Tenn, for the benefits derived
from Ayers Sarsaparilla. Having been
afflicted all my life With scrofuia, any
system seemed saturated with 1t. II
came out in blotches, ulcers and mat
terry sores all over my body" Mr.. Car
ter states that be was entirely cured by
Ayers Ssrsaparilia. and since disoon-
tinuioa its use, eight months ago, has
had no return Of the scrofulous symp.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

HANDSOME DIsPL.r.-A person can
hardly pass tse Yesler Lesry block on
Ffoat street without noticing sne srtis-
ticslly arranged display of headsear in
tie beautiful ssow-windov in front Of
Charles Golastein's establishment.
Among the immense collection there
disgiayed are children's plush lam
O'Shsnfers, childrsn's Jersey caps. for
boys and elris. ehiidren's as;f fashan
caps. gents se slskin caps, for men and
boys. and a large variety Of the latest
styles IN holiday bats IN soft and siih,
gents smoking caps. p0llman caps. etc.
This season Mr.. 8oldstein 10 makiaa q
speciality Of dne slik umbrellas which
are always acceptable presents 10 this
country, especially daring the winter
season. Orders from o distance are
coming in, and by nearly every steamer
Mr.. Goldstein ships goods 70 various
points on the SQUAD.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
As there is and has bee

As there is and has been q certain
party or parties peddling ievelry
areusd the Soand claiming 10 be oil
calling themselves Little Mac"
would like to call the attention of the
people to the fact that deny having
any connection, either in the past OIL
present, with the same. Il. Q. Nc
LAuGHLIN, the original Little Mac
the Jsweller." delO lu.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
WIZ WILL Y0r DIE.

ScoyTLLs SARsAPARILLA, Oh BIoop
AND LIVER SYRUP, for the cure of Scrof-
nioas taint. rheumatism, White Swell
ling. Cont, Goitre, Consumption, Bron-
coitis, Nervous Debility, Malaria, and
all diseases arising from an impure
condition of the blood. Certificates
can be presented from many leading
physicians, ministers and heads of fam
llies throughout the land. sBdorsinc
SoovnL's BLOOD AND LIvkR SYRUP. We
are constantly In receipt of certificates
OF cures from the most reliable sources.
and we recommend il as the best known
remedy for the cure Of the above dis
eases. A. b. STEwARr. Aannt.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
RAILROAD MILEAGE AND EARNINGs.

There are only few railroad systems
in the United States which have greater
mileage than the Northern Pacific. That
company nov has 1881 milss OF railroad.
against 35os miles in the Chicago, Bur
iington a Quincy, 3S43 miles in the Chi
caeo Il Northwestern, 44t9 in the Union
Pacific. and 1895 IN the Chicago. Milxsu
kes a ~. Paul. The Canadian Pacific
has SO64 miles, and the Grand trunk
1911. but they are not In the United
States.
A large number OF companies, how
ever, have much larger earnings than
the Northern Pacific. In fact. its earn
inas are about the lowest in proportion
10 the length of road, except the Cana
dian Pacific; its earnings for the fret
ten months of 1885 oeing $9,324. $40. ia
ts.s24, s92 by the Canadias Pacific. &2l,
l47 .405 by the Union Pacific. 81. .90s, ,397
By the Burlington. $l9. .&37 .959 by the 81
Paul and $i9.9s5, ,25i by ths North
western.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
A RELIABLE ARTICLE,

For enterprise, push and q desire to
get such goods as will give the trade
satisfaction, A. B. STEwART, the Drug
gisf. ieads all competitions. He sells Or.
bosanso's Cos2h ard Lang Syrup be-
cause II Is the best medicine on the
market for Coughs. Colds, Group and
fnnary ConsumptIon- Price 20 cents
and 81. Samples free. dv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Genuine Foster Kid Gloves" They
have been tried snd tested for man y
seasons until their popularity 10 firmly
established. OF all the improvements
ever applied to gloves, Posters Nev
Patent Hooks" are the greatest They
fit gracefully and their durability Is an
ackuovledeed fact. nos
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

DR. KKLLoao's WoKN TrA is entirely
free from all Mercurial properties: can
be given to the weakest constitution
without danger; is pslstable and easily
administered to children; is mild in op-
Grafton. and never fails TO effect cure.
Price 25 cents. Sold by A. b. srEwART,
Seattle. oc3ldv6m
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

in delicate health and all Who s.Ss,
irom haoitusi constipation will Hnt ,he
peasant hquid fruit remedy Syrup OF
ies more easily taken and mors bepe-
ncisl In eject than any other renedy.
II sets 3roa Pity ye. gently on heB5vels,
hidneys, LIver and Stomach, and does
Dos si,zen or desilitate. For sale by
A. b sTzvAkT. A.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

FURNITURE CHEAPER THAN Ever
The Lake Union Furniture Company
will give special bargains fer cash for
the next 30 days. Parties wanting fur
niture will do we'll to take advantage Of
this sffer. Salesroom corner Mill and
Second streets, opposite Occidental Ho-
tel. dec
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

The antidy, dirty appearance of Q
grizzly beard should never be allowed.
Buckipeham's dye for the whisksrs will
readily change their color to brown or
black. at discretion, and thus keep up
your reputation for neatness and good
looks.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
WHAT A WIFE sAIp.

Simply this, and nothing more,
IL came from HAsBR0ucK& i rERRY's store;
Has rreved to be the thing to cure,
Pleasant tasting, safe and sure.
THAT GUM TRKK (KucALYPrus) COUGH
SYRUP.
So valuable for coughs, colds, sore
throat, whooping cough, bronchitis,
distressing symptoms IN tie throat, and
all tendency to consumption. The only
Cough Syrup that does net sicken the
stonaoh. A dollar sizsd package for
seventy i've cents. Sample bottles free.
HAsBRoUcK d rKRRY.
no "a 6m Sole Agents.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
To TUH Pr8IlC.,-

| have the largest stock Of books in
Washington Territory. which will be
found on display at my stores at 122
Cherry street and 7lS Front street.
am selling books cheaper than any
other store on the coast. II you wish to
purchase 4 holiday present examine my
stock. q. DAWES, the leading booksell-
er. de II
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

BOOK -KKEPIsG.-AR evening school
for instruction in book keeping, writing,
business arithmetic, ETC., opens On Wed
nesday, December 2, at p. m. Fos
terms, etc, inquire of NJ. n. HoLhEs,
No. Post Building, mp stairs. del 1m
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

thousands Of beautiful Chrsstmas
cards, at from 10 Is espss each. suit
able for Sunday school classes. Also.
books for tne sane p1rpose. Al frem
: 10 50 cents each. We can and viii
give loseT prices on these goods than
any other store in town. or cot Of town
either. G. DAVIES 4 Co. del3
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

The Ernest Gabler piano combines in
the highest degree beauty of tone, per.
fection of action. elegance of finish,
wonderful durability. For sale by Al
BERT HANSEN, Yesler Leary block,
Front street. nos
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

CRACKER MEAL is Just the thing for
oysters, chops, etc. Eight hundred -four
sacks for sale, at % cents per dezen.-
NeRTHwEsrERN CRACKER CoMPANY. no
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Use Samaritan NerriHe. the only
known specific for spssms. eoRvHlsions,
rheumatism, Mysteries, weakness and
nervous and blood diseases. For sale
by HAsBRoUoK 4 TRRRY. del6 dwlm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

TEE KNo OF ALI--The light ran
ming New Home Sewing Machine. Sim
pie, dur able aud handsome For sale
by ALBERT HASsrs. Yesler Leary block.
trout street. nos
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Gold pens. opera glasses, Geld and
marine glasses. large resaing elsssrs
and sets Of drawfag tools. all soAd at
voadexfully los price, 81 q. DAvIHs 4
Cas- bookstore. II Cherry strees and
us Front street. oel3
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Use Electric soap for cleaning your
carpets, removing grease, pitch or
STAINS Of any kind from yoar clothing.
!, vill make the old new. the worthless
valuable. nolo
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

To HouskxEEPKRs.-T Electric Soap
II il does not please yoa go to year gro.
Ger and get your money back. A tria
means never without it. nol0
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Have your magazines bound a. soos
as q volume IL complete, ct +. Anthony 3
B1okbindery and yoa uili have no misa
ing nnrabers 10 regret. no
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22
SEATTLE ". t. TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER - 1885


FOR sores cuts, burns. piles. as,cIx
AMI sore husions- Does not drsv hts
o'oer ssives, causing pain, bat is soo,h-
ing "a cooilng. Price 9 cssts.
no@4 om HAsHsoUcK Il TEEEr, As~p,s
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

A.B. Stewart is opening an elegant
line of odof cases. brush and eomb sess.
fancy vhisk broom holdefA etc, which
be impcrsed from the Esss for The
Xmas trads. Gall and sse them. ce6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

The very h<ss photographic work in
Seattle 10 done BY the nsv efm. Ne
cla;rs 4 Quirk. 7ls,f froat street, vrs.
side. sel3
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Ctiblas.s and banious cured BY
sqn.be's shilhlAin lotion. For szis
Only by HAsBsocck 4 IKKRr. del6 dv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Every bottle Of Sqnibb's chilblain
lotion guaranteed. HAsBaoUcK a TER
RI, Front street. del6 dv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

Accident and Fire Insurance. BI~lS.
cHAAp 4 PAkTxIpok. Agents de5
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

RIyxs AND HAKBok IArRovxxKSr.-
Ia q letter written jus, prior TO the meet
ine OF Congress I,~lexste Voorhees, 90
knowledsee receipt Of petition signet
BY 30 citizens Of Chehsiis vailes; alse
!stsers from fhcmss Barke. WAtsoa q.
Squire and Z, p Ferry. rscosn mendine
the improvement OF Grsy's Harbos froua
the Pscifc coast 10 she Chehalis and
Wishkah rivers He adds; II shall have
said doca neuts referred 10 the Commit
tee on Rivers aud HArbers ~ soon ss
Congress meets. and shall do all In my
power 70 aecomplish teis very ippossaas
ressls fcs the people Of tho Chshalis
vailsy."
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

San Francisco. Dec. Following
are the passengers hJ thu steamer Gee
W. Elder for Victoria and Soand ports
VICTORIA.
Z b Cook, Mos Cook.
II Il Troup Alfred Langley,
Miss Power, IA q GHdner.
Miss l. Borchers.
szArfLR.
Mrs SO Mary, JE Mack.
A NJ Blaekmar.
TACOMA.
J Boyer, Mrs Z n Olim ':te,
Thomas n Clark. Mrs Thos NJ CT RI.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-12-22

LAND OFFIcR 0ArH.-It 10 upon the
cath following that the Commissioner
OF the General Office based bis order
forbidding nnal proof on rsortgaRed
claims +" do solemniy swear that |
have never had the beue6t Of any right
Of pre- -emp;ion under said section that
I am not the owner OF three hundred
and twenty sores ef land 10 any State
or Territory of the United States, nor
have | settled upon and iaproved said
land to seli the same on specuistiee.
but In good faith to appropriate it SO
my own exclusive use or beoent: Ard
that have not directly or indirectly
made any agreement or contrset In any
vay or mAnser. With any person or per
ssns vhemsoever. by vhish the title
which may acquire from the Govern
nent OF the United States should mare
in whole or IN part TO the eeneft of any
person except myself