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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
An English Shin Long Overdus.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Lit is feared here that
the new iron ship Josephine Troop, which left
Glasgow 2l5 days ago for San Francisco, with .
cargo of scotch splint coal, has been lost at sea-
The length of time that has elapsed since she
left Glasgow, taken into consideration with the
inhsmmatory cargo she carried and the fact
that four vessels with similar csrgoes and
bound from the same port TO San Francisco
have been burned at sea within year, leads to
the belief that she has succumbed to the raw
ages of fire.
1.-The Josephine Troop was British iron ship,
of l4S0 tons registered, rated Al for 100 years by
Lloyds, and was consigned to J. d. Spreckels Il
Bros. san Francisco. she was last reported as
spoken on May Is, in 20 degrees north latitude,
no longitude given BY vessel reportingl
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Steamer Wilmington in Hard Luck.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec Following upon the
report that the steamer Wilmington mad col
lided with the tug Astoria, comes heavy judg-
ment against the steamer rendered in the cir
cult court yesterday. The case was that of d.
O. Blackburn against the steamer Wilmington
Blackburn is the owner of the steamer Montser-
rat Several months ago the Wilmington was
in a gale off Astoria and broke her rudder. She
drifted about helplessly, and would have gone
10 destruction on the rocky coast but Tor the IN
tervention of the Montserrat. For determine
ton OF salvage the case was thrown into court,
and yesterday Judge Ross, who had heard the
case, while sitting in the district court several
weeks ago, forwarded to the clerk OF the court a
decision in favor of Blackburn, awarding him
$4,000 salvage
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THE DELAYED TAX ROLL.
Only One Volume Now in the Hapds NJ
the County Treasurer

The supreme court having ordered the extern
SION OF district No. school tax on the property
lately annexed to the city, there is neeessitatei
the changing of nearly the entire sixteen vol.
umes OF the 1891 roll. But one volume has been
SO lar turned over by the auditor 10 the treas.
uFer Tor collection, that being volume . en-
eTaeing only the lands in the following town.
ships:
township -, range 8; township o6, range s:
township ~, range 8; township 20, range 6; town,
snip 4. range o; township -, range 6; township
"a, range o; township "a, range o; township ..
rahee Q; township 70, range 6; township ~.
range = township u, range :; township "a
range :, township %, range s; township "a
range : -
volume i, embracing ail other lands in
nlng county together with the personal property
roll, Will be ready for collection on December
MS Will enable all persons 10 pay their person
81 property tax and ali owners of acre property
outside OF city limits to pay their realty tax.
Construction Gang shaken Up.
While the construction train on the Seattle A
Montana railroad in charge of Candr,tor s,,,tx
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van was coming south at moderate speed about
l:3o O'Clock yesterday morning it ran into q
stump and quantity of dirt which had fallen
on the track The pilot of the engine was
broken off, the forward truck overturned and
the casing broken from the cylinder. The pas
sengers were all badly shaken up and the stove
on the car was overturned, causing John Mehan
to yell Fire" though there was only q spoon
full of fire in it, aud no damage was done. The
track was cleared in about two and one-half
hours. and the train reached Boulevard about
4:30 o'clock
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two fingers of his left hand blown
off yesterday morning about o'clock
by the bursting of shotgun.
Williams was hunting ducks and in the act of
firing when the breech of the barrel blew out,
tearing away his hand and causing
great loss of blood DR.. Stone, OF
Black Diamond, brought the boy to
Providence hospital, arriving in the city about
o'clock last evening. DR.. Rufus Smith was
called and an operation upon the mangled hand
and fingers performed. There is still doub
about saving the third and fourth fingers, az
they are bruised badly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02

Schemes Engineers Prevent His Assum-
ing COpmand-Henry Smiths Appeal.

ing Copmand-Henry Smiths Appeal.
Captain A. n. McAlpine was to have been
placed in command OF the Sehome yesterday in
stead OF the Olympian, the boat on which he
was when the trouble between him and the ma
rine engineers took place, but as soon the
engineers and fremen on the Sehome learned
this, they notified Port Captain Rathboue that
they would not work on her under McAlpinc's
command. MI. Rathbone saw that the out
come would be the laying up OF the baat, SO be
decided to continue Captain Jurgenson in com.
mand. This shuts Captain McAlpine out for
the present at least
Smith, the engineer whose license was re-
voked by the local inspectors, has appealed to
the board OF supervising inspectors at San Fran :
CISCO and de cision is expected from that body
very soon. The engineers seem to feel conf
dent the decision of the local board will be re-
versed. 1t appears that the object of placing
McAlpine on the Sehome instead of the Olym-
plan was to avoid the conflict which would be
likely to continue between himself ard the men
in the engineers department on the Olympian
on personal grounds.
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Seattle Montana Engineers Discharged
Trains and Their Time.

The Seattle & Montana railroad was trans
ferred yesterday from the construction to the
operating department., and trains will begin
running next Monday. The resignation of w.
P. Watson, principal assistant engineer, took
effect yesterday, and all the engineering force
has been discharged.
Superintendent Nef is now busy preparing
the time table of trains, and the passenger and
freight tariffs. One passenger train will be run
daily each way between Seattle and South West
minister. leaving this city in the morning and
returning in the evening. 1t will make the run
to Fairhaven in four and to South Westminster
in seven hours. mixed passenger and freight
train will also be run each way daily.
The only point on the line where construction
is in progress is on the south bank of the Fraser
river, where the terminals are being completed.
The trestle in front of the Marion street depot
is being planked over.
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sidney Pottery closed for winter.

The Sidney pottery works have been closed
down. 1t is claimed that the pottery has been
making money but that il is almost impossible
TO realize on goods sold within reasonable
length OF time, and the chances are too great TO
continue selling heavily on credit under the
circumstances. 1t is the intention to start UP
again in the spring.
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Plumbers Reduce Their Charges.

The Master Plumbers Association of Seattle
has decided to reduce the rate of charges for
plumbing from 81 to SIS cents per hour for each
journeyman employed on the job. This reduc-
ton goes into effect ON December 7, and the
officers of the association saw il is made for the
benefit of the public, as the master plumbers
consider 81 per hour exorbitant, considering the
condition of business generally.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS.
Eighty Books Given Out the First Day
and Forty Applications for Cards.

The public library opened yesterday morning
without formality and eighty books were taken
out during the day and evening by borrowers.
Forty-two applications for borrowers cards were
made also in addition to the $50 who had
applied previously A good share of the books
taken out were works of fiction. The general
reading room was crowded all day as usual and
the ladies' reading room was better attended
than it has been since it was opened. 1t is ex-
pected that great many applications for cards
will be made this week.
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Lower Freiget Rates on Coal.

Beginning November so the freight rate on
coal over the Northern Pacific road from Seattle
or Tacoma to Portland was reduced from 81 Is
TO s. per long ton.
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Mr.. Holmes report continues:

1t is estimated that with the amount derived
from the United States government there will
be enough funds to sustain the home with fifty
inmates until the next meeting of the legisla-
ture. There are now forty-two inmates, two of
them, j. B. Curtis and W. A. Cover being mem
beers of Stevens post
The annual meeting OF John F. Miller Post,
No. 81, G. A R., was held last night at its hall
in the Frye block. There was very large at
tendance, and the following officers were
elected:
Commander, Byron Phelps; senior vice COM
mander, B. F. Thacker; junior vice commander,
Wv. Rinehart; quartermaster, J. II. Wilson;
surgeon, DR.. l. w. Carpenter; chaplain, Rev 4.
II. Moss; officer OF the day, Amos Brown; Off
Ger of the guard, Z. Cookson; representatives TO
department encanpment, George Kinnear,
James Leddy, W. 3. Harlan, Richard Bradley, F.
NJ. Davis and F. NJ. Hansen; alternates, l. s.
Willard, J. H. Wilson. George Hooker, Joseph
Dickerson, John Avery, A. C. Nelson and Z. NJ.
Schrack.
Captain Bradley was appointed chairman of q
committee to arrange for a campfire, or open
meeting of the post, TO be held December 90.
Department Commander Lowell, OF Tacoma,
was present and delivered a short address.
Blew His Hand OF.
John T. Williams, aged II years, living near
Black Diamond, had the thumb and first
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Total. ......................$ s, SOB Is

The committee suggested the necessity of be-
ing very careful in the distribution OF this fund.-
not only that those not worthy should not re-
ceive its benefit, but also that there might be
sufficient for those who were worthy. A greater
part OF the relief granted has been to those not
members of the Grand Army, and almost all of
the relief sought has been from outsiders.
"Indsed," says the report, $50 10th are the
members of this order to apply for aid that 1T is
likely that there are some very needy who have
not been assisted because their necessities have
not come to the knowledge of the committee
With this law and the soldiers home law upon
the statute book there is noneed that any worthy
veteran or his family shall suffer for the neces-
saries of life''
NJ. NJ. Holmes, secretary of the Washington
soldiers home, near Orting, made report upon
the condition of that institution. The home is
situated on 1873 acres of land donated by the
citizens OF Orting, and was opened last spring
in accordance with state law appropriating
$4,000 for the establishing of the home and
$4,000 for its maintenance. main building
and four cottages have been constructed which
will accommodate about seventy five inmates,
and are considered sufficient for the next two
years.
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Charged with Fraud mt SUNNI


J. F. Newton. of Sumner, was arrested last
evening by officer sam Corbett on a dispatch
charging him with fraud In a saloon deal.
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The well-known abstractors of title, Osborne,
Tremper & Co., have added new element of
strength to their already well-established bust
ness by purchasing the abstract books and
business of the Seattle Title Insurance and
Trust Company. By this purchase the firm
obtains control of transcripts of number of
valuable records, the originals of which were
destroyed by fire June 6, 1885, Among these
are literal copies of the delinquent tax
rolls for the city of Seattle for the years
1885, 1884, 1885, 1856 and 1887, together with
records of all tax sales, also complete records of
the city ordinances and council proceedings
that were destroyed at the same time. These
records are the only ones in existence and it il
difficult to estimate their value. The abstract
books proper are an excellent plant and en-.
brace records possessed by no other abstract
firm in this county, such as complete records
of the probate and district courts county COM
missioners' records, council proceedings and
city ordinances, marriage records, etc. These
books, combined with the excellent system of
Osborne, Tremper & Co., and used In con-
nection Herewith, make plant impossible to
duplicate either for completeness or accuracy
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-02
MONEY FOR WHEAT.
1t Is Coming Into Eastern Washington
RAPIDLY.

Colonel Patrick Henry Winston, of Spokane,
the United States district attorney for this state
arrived at the Albion hotel yesterday with his
son, Mr.. Alexander NJ. Winston. The latter,
who is his secretary, was formerly on the local
staff of the Spokane Repielp. The colonel is as
usual in excellent health and spirits "The
sales of wheat" said he last night, shave
brought a good deal of money into the eastern
part of Washington, and in consequence the
trade Eat such centers as Spokane has become
much liyelier during the mast month"
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VETERANS ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Ofacers Elected by Stevens and Miller
Posts-The Soldiers Home.


Stevens Post, Nc. l, G. A. R., held its annual
meeting last evening in its hall in the Hinckley
block The following officers were elected:
Commander, L. A. Treen; senior vice CON-
mander, Roswell Scott; junior vice commander,
J. Wilson: quartermaster, S. g. Benedict; sur
geon, W. NJ. Hilton; chaplain, S. w. Clark; off,
Ger of the day, Fl. F. Phillips; officer of the
guard, William Fox; representatives to tenth
annual encampment at Fairhaven: F. J.
Hemen, l. ]. Lichtenberg, II. w. Barr, 8. W.
Clark, o. C. McGray, II. sheehan, W. C. Haw-
thorne, D. Warner, II. F. Phillips, A. NJ Kent,
William Fox, john Conway, J. G. Nolop, K.
Scott, J. Taylor, c. DOylsy.
The annual report of the relief committee
shows large increase in the amount of relief
granted. The relief fund is secured from King
county in accordance with the provisions of
ian act to provide for the relief of INDECENT
Union and Mexican war soldiers, sailors and
marines and the families of those deceased and
INDECENT, and to defray funeral expenses, sp-
proved February 2, 1855" The following
amoupts have heen drawn from, ha raliaf fupd.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS: NEW CITY HALL-oFFICE OF
4 EDWARD l. WOLFE, Secretary Of the Board
May 5, 1891. Ian '''''''''-'''' 80 ''-''''''
Sealed proposals for the following work and
materials will be received by the Board OF New
City Hall Commissioners In the chamber Of the
Board OF Supervisors Saturday, June Is, 1891,
between the hours OF IL and IL o'clock A. n Of
that day.
First-For labor. workmanship and materials to
be used and provided for furnishing and placing
two new steel vaults and fittings In place IN the new
County Clerks Office in the second story of the
northwest wing OF the new City Hail. and for the
making of new doorway and door In wall or the
County Clerks new Office.
Bids to be made in accordance with the plans and
specifications In the office OF the architect and also
upon iginal plans and specifications, which must
be submitted with all bids
The work to be completed on or before Septem.
Der 80 1891.
Secoud-For labor, workmanship and materials
TO be used and provided in making alterations in
rooms lately occupied by the Board of Education
on the third floor of the City Hall, near the
northeast wing and facing north for conversion
into courtroom. with jury-room and judges
chambers etc, according TO contract drawings and
subject TO the approval ana under the directions OF
officers. The work to be completed on or before
October so, 1891.
cations and conditions of contract In the Office
of the Secretary and architect, under which this
work must be done. The Secretary will furnish
blank forms of proposals and bonds to intending
bidders. No bids will be entertained unless made
upon blanks so furnished. The bond must be 10
per cent OF the total sum of tender of guarantee
the closing of the contract when awarded. and to
De accompanied either win q CeEtlsu enech OF
whose names must be submitted to the Commits
soners at least three days before the opening OF the
bids in order that they may pass upon their COM
potency. The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Payments will be made by
audited demands upon the Treasury drawn against
the New City Hall Fund.
Bidders must strictly comply with the proposals
with reference to bondsmen Should they have
'A''D' '''''''N GEORGE H. sANDERsoN,
THOMAS j. L. SMILEY,
JOHN II. BURST.
Board OF New City Han commissioners.
EDWARD l. WOLFE. Secretary. mv9 30t
The morning call., 1891-05-10
PATTI AND DAVENPORT.
THEIR OPINIONS UPON AN INTER
ESTING SUBJECT.

Nine. Adelina Patti and Fanny Davenport can
truly be said to occupy positions Of undsputed en-
inence In their particular fields and one is better
able to judge of matters which directly con-
nected with the proession-the first 10 the charac-
ter OF Marguerite and the latter In that OF Cleo
patra. In each case special shade of hair de-
sirable and both used the only preparation In the
world that can produce these shades-the Imperial
Hair Regeneration
Patti says: 81 believe there is nothing in the
world for the hair like II -; and Fanny Davenport
writes: +" My satisfaction with the Regeneration is
enhanced because know It is perfectly harmless;
therefore have hesitation in cordially ndorsing
1t. In the dramatic profession tbs invaluable"
The Imperial Regeneration restores gray or
bleached hair to its natural color, produces any
desired shade. Call at the Reception Rooms, 81
West Twenty-third St, New York, or send sample Of
hair aud It will be regenerated TO the Patti Cleo
patra or any other shade free OF charge.
Pacific Coast Agency. MESSRS. GoLDSTEIN d
COHN, S22 Market st. San Francisco, 1t
The morning call., 1891-05-10
PROPOSALS.

NEW CITY HALL-oFFICE or EDWARD 6
IN WOLFE, Secretary OF the Board of New City
Hall Commissioners, San Francisco, April 81, 1891.
Sealed proposals for the following work and
materials will be received by the Board OF New
City Hall Commissioners in the chamber OF the
Board of Supervisors on Friday, May %. 1884,
between the hours OF IL and ~ O'Clock A. N. %
that day.
For the furnishing and placing OF water-closetS
and their appendageS TO the prison cells with
plumbing and drains attached thereto; also new
drains connecting Herewith and to drains already
20 the fan leading to Park avenue south, or elssA
where, all as per drawings.
All In the basement and suh-basem ent OF the New
City Hall.
The work to be completed on or before the goth
day of September, 1891.
Reference Is hereby made to the plans, specih.
cations and conditions of Contract in the once
of the secretary and architect, under which this
work must be done. The Secretary will furnish
blank forms of proposals and bonds 70 intending
bidders No bids will be entertained unless made
upon blanks furnished Tns bond must be 10
the closing OF the contract when awarded, and to
be accompanied either with certified check
with two or more good and Suhctent sureties,
whose names must be submitted TO the Commits
gioners at least three days before the opening of the
bids In order that they may pass upon their COM
any and all BIDS. Payments will be made by
audited demands upon the Treasury, drawn against
the New City Hall fund.
Bidders must strictly comply With the proposals
with reference to bondsmen should they haVs
them) instead OF cheeks.
THOMAS j. L. SMILEY,
JOHN n. BURST,
BOARD OF New City Hall Commissioners
EDWARD /. WOLFE, Secretary. APIS 3Ot
The morning call., 1891-05-10
Personal NOTES.

DR.. Fl. w. FELTON, of Salinas is at the Grand.
J. J. Reavis of Chico is CHARTERED at the
Palace.
]. j. Harlow of Hanford is in town and at
the Lick.
N. c. Briggs Jr. of HOLSTER is guest of
the Grand.
f. w. Bunker Of Santa Clara is stopping
at the Grand.
Miguel Smith of Salinas is in the city. he
is at the Lick.
George C. Clark of Stockton is quartered
at the Occidental.
+. l.. Ashmore of San Jose registered yes
terday at the Baldwin.
l.. B. Stanley and wife, OF Saratoga, are
quartered at the Grand.
a. p. Lester of ST. Louis is spending a
few days at the Baldwin.
II. Juch of Marysville was among the ar
rivals at the Occidental last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (nee Kewen) left the
Palace for their new home in Victoria last
night.
Phil Crimmins and bis lieutenants re-
turned yesterday afternoon from the East,
after months absence.
Judge Thomas 2. Hawlev left yesterday
for Carson, New, to hold brief session Of
the United States District Court.