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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
KILLED AND MAIMED
Two Trains Collide Twelve
 Miles from Chicago.
ONE COACH WAS DEMOLISHED,
Those in the Oar Not Killed Suffered Tar
 ribly from Escaping Gas

Fatal Results from . Boiler Explosion In
 Pennsy1vanta-Five Men Killed and Two
 Badly nurt-Panic in an Elmira Factory
 The Employes Badly Scared by . Ga.
 ExPioaiDn Which Shook the Entir.
 Buldi.e.
 CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-A rear-end colli- sion on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad at Washington Heights. twelve miles from this city, at o'clock last night, resulted in the death of five persons and severe injury to a dozen others.
 A suburban passenger train while standing still was crashed into by fast freight train, and the rear coach of the passenger trainw entirely demolished. Those In the car who were not instantly killed by the collision suffered terribly from escaping steam before they could De rescued. The following Is @ list of the killed:
 Miss Sadie Kelly. an employo of the Rock Island Company; Mrs. Brown. Fred. Huedner and Jay Mckenzie. of Washington Heights; woman yet un- identified.
 The wounded were: Geo. Mulcahev Edward Smith, Wm. O'Connor, Daniel Lawrence, Anton Scharer, Jacob Kuen. Wm. Wheeler, Gottlieb Klein, Parkei Heradas and Maud Steele.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Racing at the Inter.state Fa,r.

ELM1RA, N. r., Sept. e5.-A flve-mile running race for gentlemen at the Inter- State Fair drew Q big crowd to the park last night Tonight the fireworks ex- htbitton, the "Last Days of Pompen. > will be repeated. The races yesterdav were won by the favorltes in strairht heats, and were unexcit,ng. The ESQ pacing race was won by Norris Mullen in three straight heats. In the special race Referen6e won. Following theae races there was a two-mile running race for lady riders. 1t was won by Miss Belle Terwtiliger of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
NLtSSfSSiDpf ReDublicans.

JACKSON, Mss, Sept. 25.-The first Republican Convention that has assem- bled here in years will meet to-day to nominate a State ticket. Gen. J. R. Chalmers, B. K. Bruce, John R. Lynch and other prominent party leaders are present. There is general belief that Chalmers can have the nomination for Governor If he desires it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
The New York League Election.

SARATOGA, N. Y., Sept. 25.-The delegates to the Republican League Convention elected the following off, cers: President, Edward A. McAlpin, of Westchester; Vice-Presidents, Will liam H. Bright. of Oneida; P. H. Me- Nance, of New York; Daniel T. Keefe, of dlens Falls; Secretary, w. A. Pier son, Of Saratoga; Treasurer, George Kenneth, of Kings; Delegates -at-Large to attend the National League, James ". Hawkes., of New York, and R. R. 'Hefford, of Erie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Reformed Church Home Missions,

z, LANcAsTER, Pa., Sept. 25.-The tri. synodio Board of Home Missions of the Reformed Church, representing the States of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, began its annual session here yesterday afternoon. The report of the Superintendent showed sixty missions In different parts of the country now under the support of the Board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
"NO, l WILL NOT."

Major Warner Says He Will Not be Pension
 Commissioner. ,,i KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. a5.-Major William Warner arrived from Washing ton yesterday. In an interview he re- piled to the question: twill you accept the position of Commissioner of Pefe siops?"
 No, will not"
 When asked to state his reasons for declining he refused to talk. He also said he did not know whom the Presi- was considering for the place or who was likely to receive the appointments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Sullivan on a Spree.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 25.-Charlie John son, who was the financial packer of the proposed Sullivan benefit, which was fzzle through the non-appear- ance of Sullivan, is anything but joyful to-day. He says that he is out fully $500 on the affair and that when he meets MT. Sullivan he will tell him what he thinks. It is understood that Sullivan is on another spree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.
A Batch of Candidates to be Presente.
 for Governor.

A Batch of Candidates to be Presented
 for Governor.
 BOSTON, Sept. 25.-The Republican State Convention Is in session here to- day. There is great uncertainty as to the nominees for the offices of Governor and L1eutenant-Governor. The friends of Brackett, however, claim that they will be able to nominate him for Gov ernor on the first ballot. Crapo also has large following, and his friends are hopeful of success. Tho name of Hon: w. H. Halle will also be placed in nomination.
 The race for the nomination for t1eutenant-Governor will be between George w. Johnson, of Brookfield. Myron P. Walker, of Belchertow6, and Francis Jewett, of Lowell.
 For Secretary of State it is thought there will be but little opposition to the cenomination of Secretary Pierce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Fair Buildings Burned.

NEWPORT, Pa., Sept. 25.-The stables and fences of the Perry County Fair were burned last night, and two fine Pulaski, valued at s4, OOo. and General Schuyler, valued at se. 500 perished. The damage will probably be renaiyed so that the fair can continue until Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25

Statues of Grant. Sheridan and Farraeus.
 BosToN, Sept. a5.-The BoaA of Al. desmen by unanimous vote passed an oroer shat the amount received from the Commonwealth of Massaohusetts for the Armory site on Stougkton street be appropriated for statues of Grant. Sheridan and Farragut The awount , be receiyed is abodt o6o, GOO. An or dsr to obtain the opinion of the Coypor- atop Counsel as to the legality oR1he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
The Pennsylvania Republican League,

PITTsBURa, Sept 25.-At the Republi- can Convention yesterday resolutions were adopted calling upon the President and Congress to take such action rela- tive to the colored people of the South as would secure the rights guaranteed to every citizen. Edwin s. Stuart, of Philadelphia, was elected president. The next meeting will be held In Phil delphia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
To Travel hy Themselves.

LITTLE RooK, Ark. Sept. e5.-A strong move IS on foot in Arkansas just now looking toward the passage of a State law requiring railroads to provide sep 2rate coaches for colored passengers.
 The matter is being earnestly discussed. both by the people and press of the state, and Is said to be meeting with .u unlveIsal IaVor. It is even claimed tn tnat tne better class of blacks indorse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
The Worlds Fair ]! IN WATERBURY IN 1892. $l O,O o O
DONATED BY ONE OF ITS LEADING MERCANTILE HOUSES

While this grand project is being dis cussed in every newspaper of influence
 throughout the country, the press of our city as we'll as our leading citizens
 have shown a strange apathy that is. claims of our famous city. Why are
 we behind in this and foremost in every thing else? Is it not a well-kno gn fact that ever since the landing of Col
 umbus everything that has contributed to the welfare of humanity has been brought about by the genius of our mechanics and the enterprise of our manufacturers! But of course we are
 behind on road making. Our roads are exactly where Adam left them. Water bury has not yet produced q road-making genius.- Road making is among the lost arts as far as Waterbury is concerned. Who is it that has not heard of the Wa terbury watch, the Waterbury buttons, the Waterbury buckles, the Waterbury lamps, the Waterbury pins, the Water bury brass interests, and last but always first, the WATERBURY FURNITURE co, 20 GRAND STREET? We head the list with SIG, ,00O as an inducement. Who will follow our example? Town plot will do to hold the fair, and little of our machinery will make it accessible. We can furnish the whole people with Chairs, Chamber Suits, Parlor Suits, Lounges, Extension Tables, and every thing else at the same low prices that have made the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
LOndon's Missing Clergyman.

LONDON, Sept 25.-The Star" as- sorts that the Rev. MT, Barfeli. of Walsall, who has been missing for some time, and who it was feared bv his friends had been assassinated in Ireland, sailed for Montreal on Aug. 20 on the steamer Sardinian, under the name of Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
vermont's Monument a. Cettx.n,r.

dETTYsBuRa, Pa, Sept. 25.-The ver- mont Bri9ade Monument was completed yesterday by the placing in position on the summit of tho fluted column tho. ds-Ioos bronze statue of Brig.-G Gen. nsannard, the commander of the brigade WAoao posttton the memorial marks. It tp tAe hi6hast and most expeusive uaar l1oAt on ths battleaeld-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
To Remove s.nx Sing Prison.

u ALBANY, N. Y., Sept. Ex-Governor of Kingston; John V. Cockroft, of Sing Sing; Albert c. Sennant, of Coopere, town; Frank w. Downes, of Bingham ton, and Charles c. Kroner, as commis- sioners under Chapter 447 of the laws of 1887 to consider the subject of the removal of Sing Sing prison and, if deemed advisable, then to select new site therefor and to report thereon to the next Legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Embe.zler seybold Didn't Respond.

WHEEL1Ne, w. Va, Sept. 25.-In the Circuit Court yesterday when the name bezzled s30. 900 from the Bank of Wheel. ing, was called, there was no response. The Sheriff was ordered to take all DOS s1ble steps to rearrest Seybold and the prosecuting attorney to proceed against Seypold' father who is on his bond for 4,000. Seybold is said to be in Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
The Richest Thief in America Arrested.

1ue FSIcneSt Thfe1 In America Arroated.
 PH1LADELPH1A, Sept. 25.-George w. Hem, alias Dutch Alonzo, alias Henry Marton, alias Morton Lownes, who is known all over Europe and this country as an accomplished crook, and who is said to be the richest thief in America. was arrested in this city on charge of picking pockets at the Merchantville race track
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Suffering in Willlamsport, Pa.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Sept. 25-The Mayor of Williamsport, Pa., having learned that the fund raised in Man chester for the Conemaugh sufferers had not been drawn upon, writes to Mayor Varney, appealing for portion or tho money. He says that their losses received but s100, 900 from the Sa. O0o. 900 donated, and that there is much
 suffering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Reodver for . Lubracatine Comoan,,

BUFF AIA N. Y., Sept. as-In accor- oanoe Ytth the recemmendations of the refereep report in the case of the 4eeder Lu6rioating Company, Judge Hatch has granted an older dtssolviHr 4ae company and appointing a receiver. Inc capital stock of sa50, 900 had not been pad in full and no business had been done since organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
How tho Italian Press View It

ROME, Sept. 25.-The "Popolo Ro- mano" says: ''The elections in France have saved the Republican constitution, but not the Cabinet. The elections show that Franco desires peace" The 'Capitan Fracassa' and the "Messag- gero' say the Republic has defeated Boulanger and Boulangerism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25

s"suS "airbtn UePofted DfoWned.
 UTICA. N. Y., Sept. 25.-It Is reported that P1of. Walrath, of Ilion, who made ballosn ascension and parachute jump at Coperstowp yesterday afternoon came pwn into Otsego Lake and was drown6. A message from Cooperstown states Fhat nothing has been heard from the eeeonapt It Is claimed that the parathh ht6 did not work right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
1000 Congratulatory Telecrams.

BERLIN, Sept. 25.-Prince Bismarck received over 1000 telerrams of con graduation on the occasion of the twenty y-seventb anniversary of his appointment as President of the Prus- sian Cabinet The streets of Friedricks- ruhe were decked with bunting in honor of the occasion. At night there were illuminations and the town was generally en fete
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25-For New Englands Fair, followed by increasing cloudiness and rain; northwesterly winds, stationary tenn; perature.
 For Easketn New York, Eastern Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey: Fair. followed by, rain; slightly cooler,
 For Western New York and Western Penn syiyania: Fair. followed by light rain; winds shifting to westerly; sltshtlt 6ooler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
PANIC IN A FACTORY.
Two Employes Burned and All Badl
 Scared by 8 Gas Explosion.

Scared by a Gas Explosion.
 ELM1RA, N. Y., Sept. 25.-The 800 employees of ,. Richardson & Company's shoe factory were thrown into a panic yesterday by an explosion of gas which had leaked into the basement of the building from street main. Engineei P1erson and foreman named Keener were badly burned.
 The explosion shook the entire build ing and blew out all the glass on the east side. Over one hundred girls es> capped by means of the fire escapes u jumped from the windows to the roofY of the adjoining buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
A Negro Pugilist Killed.

:, ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 95.-Ernest Will nng1am, the negro pugilist, was killed by blow from the fist of Tom Branch last night. The men were sparring when Branch knocked Willingham out, breaking his neck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
National Council on 4. m.

T., SALEM, Mass, Sept. e5.-The forty {p1ro annual session of the National council Q; Q. A. M. was held here yes eeroey, National Commander Wm. o. S1aRies Sn presiding. Tho membership is benefits during the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
121 Ballots Were Taken.

UTICA, N. Y., Sept. 25.-The Demo- crats of the First Assembly District of Oneida County nominated John N. Selgrist, of Utica, for member of As sembly after session lasting six hours, during which 121 ballots were taken. There were three candidates in tho field, and the contest between them was stubborn one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Coming from Rome.

ROME, Sept. 25.-President Samolli, of the Ecclesiastical Academy, is going to Washington to assist at the inaugura- ton of the New Catholic University in teat city. He will also be present at ene secration of the bishops of the new American secs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Twelve Years' Penal Servitude.

LONDON, Sept. 25.-The American, Bailey Allen, arrested here for iewei robbery, has been convicted and sen. tenoed to twelve years penal servitude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Serious Football praot,oe at ya,e

NEw HAVEN. Conn.,, Sept. s5,-Durtne football practice yesterday on the Yale held, Gibbs, '93, was tackled pretty sharply 9Qd thrown to the ground. Several other players fell on top of him Tn such manner as to break one of his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
she Elopod With 2 Dude.

SPRINeFIELp, O., Sept. 25.-Mrs. J. c, ;Anoerson (colored), aged 45 years, the motner of sixteen children, has eioped Wssn.a so-year-old dude, of x6nia, nafhed vens. Mrs, Anderson's husbsnd Is .
 sss ...'s sess Eys2s 2ssys, 2 y0aag
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Emperor Williams Way to Pro,

BERLIN. Sept. 25.-Emperor William. in his address to the attaches of Foreign Legations, at the close of the military manoeuvres in Hanover, said he saw that the best guarantee of peace in Europe was the strength of the German army, portion of which he had shown them in splendid condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
3a5.ooo For th. world. ra,r.

NEW Yonx, Sept. 26- Roswell P. Elowet has given eoS, 900 to tho World's Fai! QmmNesA There is still a great aeeA o1 0lsouA1op q to whether the H2e e1eA tVyl06e any part of Central
 1l. '..s a'''' sse''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Examinat ton Of O.a.e..

WAsH1HaToN, Sept 2s. - Secretary Tracy has ordered that the sxamination q @e le6e September ea6ets et the Nay A00emg he postpone6 1ptil ths
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Five Men Killed.

BERLIN, Pa, Sept 95.-The boiler in Fritz Brothers saw mill, near here, burst yesterday. killing John Fritz, Edward Fritz, Oliver Ross and David Baker, all young men of this vicinity. Two men named Brant were badly hurt but may recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Confessed to n1uraer,nr th. oh,,a.

CANAAN, N. H., Sept. a5.-Alice Bol. ton, who with her adopted father, Syl. vanus w. Hill,i is under arrest for infant eide, confessed her guilt yesterday and guided the officers to the spot where the child was murdered and buried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Ex-surgeon General Beale Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 25.-Ex- surgeon General Joseph Beale, of the United States Navy, Is dead, aged 75 years. He entered the navy as an as- sistant surgeon in 1887. He was made surgeon general of the navy in 1878, and placed on the retired list In 1876.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
Stcvedorcs Return to Wnrk.

LONDON, Sept s5.-The stevedores at the East India Docks, who again went out on strike. have resumed work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-25
King Conviot., ., ,r.,.,.,.

King Convicted of Mans,aushtev.
 W1LKKsBARRE, Pa., Sept. e5.-Martin King, on trial for kicking and beating his wife to death at his home in Hazie- ton two months ago, was convicted of manslaughter.
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0AST ALL PRECEDENT.
] Over Two Millions Distributed
[9k5
Louisiana State Lottery Company

Incorporated by the Legislature for Edus
cational and Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made a part Of the present State Con-
vote.
Its Grand Extraordinary Drawings
ber,, and Its GRAND SINGLE NUN.
BEN DRAWINGS take place In each
OF the other ten months Of the year,
and are all drawn In public, at the
Acad emy OF Music. New Orleans, La.
' We do hereby certify that zee supervise the
arrangements for all the Monthly and Semi
Annual Drawings of the Louisiana State Lot.
te'y Company and in person manage and con-
trolae Dra,cings themselves. and that the same
are conducted tcith honesty, fairness and in good
faith totoards all parties, and zee authorize TIE
company to use this certificate, scith fac
sirniles Of our signatures attached, in its adrer-
tiSefnents."
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Commissioners

We the undersigned Banks and BaHksrs U,u
pay all Prizes dratrss in the louisiana State
Lotteries whioh may be presented at our coun.
terS,
n. M. WALMsLEY, Pres. Leu. Nat. Rk
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State Nat,l M
4. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Mas Bk
CARL KOHNs Pres. Unlon Hat'l Rank.
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Address Registered Lstisn containing Currsa.y b

HsW O11eanSs La.
"REmEn nncn that the payment Of Pri.ss
FOUR ExTiOHxi. sSNxs q New I oriesss
and the Tickets are signed BY the President ct
an lnstitotion, whose chartered rights ars rec
ware Of any limitations or anonynous scheInes.'
ONE DOLLAR 70 the price of the smslleao
part or fraction Of Ticket ISSUED nv % IL
any drawing. Anything N oar name oGesed fey
less than Dollar is . ewindIe.
May ~. 1859.
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AGENTS WANTED.

:. FoR CLUE RATES, or any further informa-
ton desired, write legibly 70 the undersi Gued
y. Street and Number. More rapid rstufn nal
delivery wiifsb assured BY your euclosing an
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ALFRED A PLUMMER,

The late Constitutional Convention
contained but one member who was
to the manor born, Mr.. Gwin Hicks.
The first Legislature has native born
son, Mr.. Plummer, who first saw the
light of day in what is now jefferson
county, which he will represent. He
was born in Port Townsend on the 7th
of September, 1856, and is just passed
80 years of age. He is the son of Alf
A. Plummer, the pioneer settler of
Port Townsend; was County Commits
sioner of his native county for four
years, and is now Secretary and busi-
ness manager of the Port Townsend
Foundry and Machine Company. Mr..
Plummer is an energetic citizen, and
has always aided to the full extent of
his ability in the development of the
county and the advancement of pub
lie interests.
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DIR. ISAAC N. POWER,

DIR. Power, of Kittitas county, is to
the manor born. His firth place is
Olympia, March 16, 1872 when year
old was taken to WILDLY Island; re-
mained there at his home until 1876
when he entered Willamette uniyer-
sity at Salem, Or; graduated in 1877
in the medical department; went to
Port Townsend; was associated with
DIR. Minor, now in Seattle, in the U. s.
marine hospital service service 1878;
removed to La Conner, thence to Neah
bay; remained four years; took a
course OF lectures in San Francisco
(Paciiic Medical College,, and in 1883
located in Ellensburg, where he has
since practiced his profession was
elected to the last Territorial Legisla-
ture, which did not assemble. He is
bachelor.
TO be Concluded.
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GEORGE BoTHEI.L.

Representative Bothell, Of King, was
born in the town of Indiana, Clarion
county, Pa, in 1874, and served during
the war of the rebellion in the 135th
Pennsylvania infantry and Fourteenth
Pennsylvania cavalry. He was cap
tured at Hagerstown by Early's forces
on the 4th OF July, 1864. He has been
in the Territory ten years, and is en-
gagged in logging with his brother at
Bothell. King county, at the head of
Lake Washington, where they have a
large shingle mill.
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AMOS F. SHAW,

Was born Jan 14th, 1889, in the
town of Flanklin, N. H., brought up
ON a farm until 1859, emigrated to the
then unorganized Territory of Dakota,
was elected u member of the provin-
cial Legislature that met at Sioux
Falls, Dakota, in the winter of SO, go.
In January 1862 enlisted in Co. A.,
Dakota Volunteer Cavalry, served
three and half years. Was sheriff
of Clay county, Dakota, from sc to
SO. Served as Secretary for Territor-
ial Council, session 1869, as. member
of the House of Representatives, ses-
sions 1871 and rs and council session
81. Came to Vancouver in the fall
of 81 bought and cleared land, and
planted prune orchard. Remained
till the spring of 1884 when business
interests called him to Sioux Falls,
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DR.. Blair, of Klickitat, was born in
Polk county, Mo-, September 10, 1855
on farm. The war ragged all around
the farm while he was a youth. He
lived there until 81 years of age, and
cast his vote for Hayes and Wheeler
In May 1877, he came to Vancouver
Clarke county, taught school and
worked at different kinds of labor
studied medicine, graduated from the
medical department of the Willamette
University in 1888, and has practiced
his profession since, and has resided
at Bickleton since July, 1856.
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ALEXANDER ROBERTSON.

One of the Representatives from
Snohomish, Alexander Robertson, was
born in Canada, at Hamilton, in 1874 !;
came to this Territory in 1879; settled
near Stanwood, and is engaged in
farming and stock raising. He served
through the war of the rebellion in the
Union army, and was seriously injured
in the eyes, compelling him to wear
the strongest of glasses.
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FRANCIS J. ROTcH.


Mr.. Rutter, one of the Representa-
tives from King county, is a Pennsyl-
vanian. He was born in WestmOre-
land county, May 1S, 1854, raised on
farm, received a liberal common school
education, and while attending school
became interested in the study of
mineralogy, has devoted a greater por-
ton of his life since reaching manhood
to mines and mining. He never held
q public Office before, but has always
been staunch believer in the princi-
pies OF the Republican party. He has
resided in King county for nearly two
years.