The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-02
FOR THE CITY'S GOOD.
Work of the Chamber of Com
mfrce Trustees.
A sNoouALMIE FALLS PARK
d. II. Gilman willing to Aida Fight
Against High Freight Rates-All
Voters Must Register.

Voters Must Register.
The board OF trustees of the Chamber Of Com
merce had large mass of business before it at
its meeting yesterday morning. In addition TO
the census returns, IL had to consider several
manufacturing propositions and the burning
question of transportation rates and conven-
fences.
In the absence of the president, vice-Presi-
dent Graves occupied the chair, the other men,
bers present being Herman Chaplin. Griffith
Davies, Jacob Furth Dr. A. p Mitten, Thomas
W. Prosch, Percy W. Rochester and Z. F. Witt
Ter.
The following communication from Carl H.
Pomeroy, secretary of the Hoquiam Board OF
Trade. was pr, sented By Secretary Dodge and
referred 10 the committee on transportation:
"Our Board of Trade would like TO take the
liberty OF calling 10 the attention of the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce the desirability of estaD-
lishmens of better connections between the
sound country and Gray's harbor, o. more par
ticularly between Seattle and Hoquiam. Up to
the present time there is no boat running
straight from Seattle to Kamilchie, the present
terminus Of the only railroad into Grav's har-
boz. night boat with sleeping accommoda-
lions, leaving Seattle at or 10 D. m, could
reach kamilchie early in the morning, connect
with train and boat and arrive in Hoquiam at
noon, and passengers desiring to continue to
Shoalwater Bag could reach their destination by
night OF the same day. At present all travel to
Grays harbor must begin at Tacoma in the
early morning, and an entire days tedious trip
must be endured be ore reaching Hoquiam.
We understand that the owners of the steamer
Detroit contemplate putting their boat on the
through run from Seattle TO Kamichie, and
probably suggestion from your distinguished
body as to the most desirable time for this boat
fr,r r.zxt-t IL c.
attic ana the Gray's harbor towns. Hoping this
matter may be deemed worthy of your immedi.
ate attention"
report was presented from the committee
on manufactures referring 10 the proposed oat-
meal mill, in which 1t was stated that the COM
mittee had exceeded the offer authorized by the
beard. but that was decliued AMI it was there.
fore recommended that the matter be dropped.
The offer made was six lots on which to erect
the plant, pawn Mt of freight on the machinery
from Portland, where il is s,ored, and the lay
Ing of 1t down on the site. The general opinion
was that the company desired large cash
bonus.
The committee OH manufactures also re-
ported OH the Kerr patent barrel, recommending
that company be formed to buy the patent
and manufacture the barrel. A company is be-
Msrriette, the Seattle representative of the Sill
berhOrn Company.
communication was read from the Wash
ington Burial Case Company, OF Tacoma, asking
what indhcement would be offered for the re-
moyal OF the company to Seattle and the cree
ton OF $4,000 plant, 10 employ twenty five to
fifty men. 1t Was referred to the committee On
manufactures.
Secretary Dodge called attention to the matter
OF freight rates between Seattle and lower Sound
points. He read recent newspaper comments
on the subject and suggested that the commit
tee on transportation meet those vessel owners
who have expressed @ willingness to discuss the
subject and arrange plan of action tending to
reduction of the present exorbitant rates On
motion of Mr.. Furth, seconded by Mr.. Wittler,
the matter was referred to the committee on
transportation, with instructions to confer with
the Board OF Trade and jointly discuss with the
vessel agents the possibility of 8 reduction of
the present rates. letter was written by
Chairman Mitten. of the transportation commit
tee, to the Board of Trade, reques ing it to ap-
point q committee and name q time for a con.
ference on the subject.
An invitation was received from the Pasco
Chamber of Commerce to the president and Sec
Rotary, or committee of two members of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce to join an ex-
cursion by steamer from Pasco to Priest rapids,
as the guests Of the Pasc) chamber The
steamer leaves Pasco at s p m. on July 8, and
returns al 5 p. m. on July 4. A. p Mitten and
chamber
A report was received from John e Aver, of
the committee on streets, roads and parks ap-
pointed to look into the matter of sesuring Sno-
qualmie falls and the adjoining property for
park purposes He said he had seen d. H. Gill
man, who owns two-thiris OF the shore line on
this side OF the falls, and found that gentleman
in favor OF setting the adjoining property apart
as park. Mr. Aver said he would also see
Alfred Snyder, one of the owners OF property on
the other side, and ascertain his views The
report was accepted and the committe con-
tinued.
Mr.. Chaplin stated that the special committee
appointed to confer with the city council in re-
gard 10 q restriction in the use of fireworks on
july had met the council at its last meeting
and secured the desired order.
Mr.. Whittier. chairman of the house commit
tee, reported that George Rice desired to with.
draw from the arrangement he had made as
caterer, and stated that the sense of his comm;
tee was would that ii be best for the chamber to
employ its own caterer but, as the committee had
no authority. he wished the board to in
struct 1t on the action desired. On motion of
Mr.. Chaplin the report was adopted and the
committee directed to try its plan for carrying
on the restaurant for three months, making a
report at the end of each month.
The matter OF the present registration of vot-
ers was brought up, and 1t was suggested that
the newspapers be requested TO urge upon all
voters, regardless of their political opinions, the
necessity of registering, calling special atten-
ton TO the fact that the present registration is
under the Australian system and that voters
must register this week. Attention was called
to the fact that voters only registering at this
city clerks Office, and the secretary was in
structed TO call on the mayor and request him.
If il be in his power. TO arrange that a place of
registration be provided in each ward. As the
law 10 imperative on the subject, the Judges Of
election will accept no excuse: voters must
register or they will not be allowed to vote
Action was also taken in regard TO the census
particulars of which win be found in an articis
on that subject