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Only -FOUR DAYS LEFT.
The Legislature Rapidly Wind
ing Up Its Work.
HOUSE FAR BEHIND SENATE.
Efforts to Induce Convening Of IN
Extra Session.
HOUSE FAR BEHIND SENATE.
The Senate Passes the Railroad Bill.
Slightly Amended. tho seattle UNI
versity Bill and the Land commis-
sIoners Bill.

OLYMPIA, March Especial. THE long
railroad fight was practically ended today
in the passage by the Senate of the Wasson
freight bill by heavy majority vote. The
bill was amended, making the rates IS in
stead Of IS per cent. of the grain and
produce rates charged on December l.
1880, but under proviso adopted in the
House limiting the charges for hauls of
500 miles or less to IS per ton, the change
will have effect only in short hauls. The
bill had been made a special order for
o'clock today. and at that time the lobby
of the Senate was well filled with men,
bers of the House and others specially I'M
terested in the fate of the measure Sem
ator Van de Vanter made motion to
raise the reduction from IS to IS per cent,
and the motion was seconded by Senator
Long. McCroskey objected, thinking the
reduction not low enough. President
Wilson took the floor and inquired of the
senator's who proposed the reduction If
they would vote for the bill when the con-
ccssion was made. He suspected that the
opposition intended to load the bill down
with amendments for the purpose of kill
ing it. Long replied that he favored the
amendment and the bill. Thompson of
Walla Walla earnestly appealed to the
Senate to enact no restrictive laws that
would tend to drive out new railroads.
There was some other argument Of the
same nature, the friends of the bill being
disposed to yield the point, and the
amendment prevailed on viva voce vote.
McCroskey, Claypool and Thompson of
Walla Walla spoke, and the bill was passed
by the following vote:
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Conference Reports and Minor MI
Consume the Whole Day and Night.

Conference Reports and Minor Blllo
Consume the Whole Day and Night
WASHINGTON CRY. March 4-When the
House met after the recess yesterday Il
was found that the wear and tear of tho
heavy work of the last few days had told
heavily upon the reading clerks and their
voices, as they read the various measures
sent to them in almost inaudible voices.
Cutcheon of Michigan submitted the con-
ference report on the bill to increase tho
number in the board of managers Of tho
national home for disabled volunteers. A.
agreed to, the bill provides for eleven
members, and names the following addls
tions to those already appointed: Ed
mond Morrill,, Alfred Pearson, William b.
Franklin, John C. Black, George Steele,
James Burnett, J. H. Bonebrake and
Francis Fessenden.
Pending action Butterworths presented
the conference report on the Legislative
bills. Agreement was reached on all queov
tions except the Senate amendment MAX
ing senators' clerks annual employees. The
report was adopted and further conference
ordered. The House then agreed to the
Cutcheon conferences report.
The House nOn-c0ncurred in the Senato
amendments to the agricultural approprias
tion bill, and conference was ordered.
Cannon then offered resolution directing
the House conferres not to agree TO the
Senate amendment appropriating $20,00o
to enable the secretary of agriculture t.
collect and publish information as to the
best methods Of irrigating the arid regions
adopted.
The Senate amendments to the deficiency
bill were non-concurred in and confer
ence was asked for.
The speaker appointed Messrs. Funston,
prysIev and Hatch n confereea an the
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He Thought That He Was
Greater Than His Maker.
NORTHERN PACIFIC FIXED HIM.
The Transfer Of His Roads Defeats
Vaccinations of Portland.
Grain VIII Seek It's Natural Outlet via
Puget Sound and Not Down the Co.
lumbia-Northern Pacific the Real
Purchaser.

TACOMA, March 8. Especial - Paul
Schulze. general land agent of the North
ern Pacific, confirms the reported sale of
the Hunt system of roads to C. B. Wright,
OF Philadelphia, ex-president of the North
ern Pacitic. Although it is an individual
purchase, the consideration being $1,000
O0O, Schulze says the Hunt road will be
operated in connection with the Northern
Pacific and in the interest of Puget sound
as against Columbia river export points.
The significance ofthe purchase by Wright,
ne says, will be fully understood by the
Sound people when it is known that for
long time prominent Portland capitalists
have been trying to purchase the Hunt
roads in order to bring grain through
Portland and Astoria.
Wright has telegraphed Schulze con-
firming the sale, and the latter. comment
ing upon Hunts policy, says he got the
"swelled head" when his railroad building
met with success, while in fact the success
was due in great part to money advanced
by Wright and the Northern Pacific. Hunt
refused to sell out to the Northern Pacific,
and when he succeeded in borrowing
million dollars of Jim Hill, of the Great
Northern, and began construction of the
Centralia & Gray's Harbor road, his head
swelled more than ever. He thought to
buck the Northern Pacific and would not
consider propositions to sell out When
the financial stringency came on Hill
called in the million dollar loan, and Hunt
went broke and returned repentant to the
Northern Pacific, but they wouldn't listen
to his propositions. Wright, whom he
owed, closed the deal with him.
PORTLAND, March 3.-The sale of the
Hunt roads. in Eastern Oregon and Wash
ington, to c. B. Wright, of Philadelphia,
is confirmed by dispatch from G. w.
Hunt, president Of the system, regarding
the sale. Charles Herman, assistant gen.
eral manager, said today: "The sale was
made necessary by pressure brought
against us by the Northern Pacific and
other roads. 1t became matter of selling
or being unable to pay our debts" 1t is
understood the purchase was in the inter-
est of the Northern Pacific, and that the
proposed line from Hunts Junction to
Portland will not be built.
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THE CURSE OF CUT RATES.
Judge Cooley On the Main EVIL Of Rail
r0ads-Power In Wrong Hands.


roads-Power In Wrong Hands.
WASHINGTON CRY, March 3.-The first
session of the second annual convention
of state railroad commissioners, account
ing officers and others interested in rail-
road matters was held today. Judge
Cooley, chairman of the interstate COM
merce commission, was elected chairman
of the convention, and as chairman of the
last annual convention he read his annual
address.
The address was a thoughtful discussion
of the railroad problem. Judge Cooley,
in closing, said:
There are mischiefs in the railroad service
that are outside of it, but we distinctly indicate
the main source of the difficulty when we place
our fingers upon the power that exists now to
make and unmake rates for passenger and
freight transportation. So long as 500 bodies of
men in the country are at liberty to make rate
sheets at pleasure, and to unmake or cut and re-
cut them in every direction at their unlimited
discretion, or want OF discretion, and with
little restraint on the part OF the law. except as
it imposes few days delay in putting the
change in force, the problem will remain to
trouble the United States, the mere existence OF
the power making losses, disorder and con-
fusion constantly imminent.
Some papers were read at the afternoon
session.
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70 special use, including school lands
owned by, or the title to which NAV be
hereafter vested in, the state Each MEM
per snail receive salary Of 1000 per year
an1 expenses not to exceed 81 900. The
Dln ls lengthy, going into detail in pre-
secHnang the duties of the board and the
land commissioner 1t passed unani-
mously, after several unimportant amend
ments: II 1t passes the House the COVER
nol Wiil nave four new appointments to
The bill providing for the sale of the
ssase university grounds in Seattle, and
oevoting the proceeds derived from such
sale 70 the erection of suitable university
buildings upon the site set aside by the
state ior that purpose on Lake Washing
~, sOH, near mon bay, was passed by the
senate this afternoon by a unanimous
vote. The bill provides that the governor,
one member of the board of regents to be
elected by the regents, and three citizens
q the state, not more than two of whom
shall be from the same political party, to
0e appointed by the governor to serve four
years. shall constitute a board to have
charge OF the matter. The board may
elect secretary at salary of $50 per
mouth, who shall have his Office in Seattle.
the same to be furnished at an expense
not exceeding $3.50. A discussion arose
over the provision in the bill to set aside
all OF section 16, which was considered too
much for the purposes required. Senator
Long amendment that 160 acres only be
devoted to the university was finally
passed. Otherwise the bill went through
as introduced.
The anti -Pinkerton bill was defeated IN
the House this afternoon. There was no
debate whatever, and after the amend
ments recommended by the committee
had been adopted the bill was placed on
final passage. Following was the vote.
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NEBRASKA RAILROAD POLICY.
Tho Burlington Cutting Down Expenses
in All Departments.

OMAHA. Neb., March S.-The reported
retrenchment policy of the C.. B. & Q. was
inaugurated here today in the general
offices of the Il. & NJ Fifteen high rail-
road clerks, many of whom have been
with the company ten years. received
notice that they must go March Is. At
Piattsmouth notices of discharge are being
prom'scuously circulated. The general
storekeeper's department had q force of
thirty clerks cut down to fifteen
II IS reported that wholesale discharges
Will occur from Chicago west throughout
the system. The notices read that poor
business and diseouraging prospects re-
9uire reduced expenses in all departments.
Discharged men boldly assert that the re-
duction IS merely intended to impress the
Nebraska legislature with the fact that the
road is IN no condition to stand the maxi
mum rate BILL
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Farmers Alliance At Utsalady.

UTsALApY, March 3. = Especial. = The
farmers of this community are rapidly or
ganizing into local alliances of the Farm
ers' Alliance. A meeting was held in a
schoolhouse about three miles from this
place, and steps toward permanent organi-
zatlon were taken. A speaker by the name
of Miller made violent attack on the ma
tionaI bank. He was responded TO by the
editor of the Utsalady Nems, who sug-
gested that the bank would die itself if a
better scheme was devised. Organization
was postponed, but another meeting called
for next Monday
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HUNT RAILWAY SALE CONFIRMED.
Manager Herman 1t Walla Wal1s An
nOunces the Deal Complete.

Manager Herman 1t Wallis Wal1s An.
nounces tho Deal Complete.
WALLA WALLA, March Especial. r.
Rumors were current in Walla Walla to-
day that 6. w. Hunt, of the Oregon e.
Washington Territory railroad. had sold
the line to c. B. Wright, of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, the purchase
price being $1,000, ,000 The correspondent
Of the POsT-INrELLIGENCER at once inter-
viewed Manager Charles Herman, who
confirmed the news, saying that he had
received a dispatch from Mr.. Hunt today,
stating that he had disposed of the road
and would be in NXalla WalIa about March
20, and states that he had been forced to
sell or be closed out. It is understood that
the suits now pending will be dismissed
and the debts of the road paid as soon as
possible.
Comment on the street gives much SYM
pathy to Mr.. Hunt, but every one is glad
that the road has fallen into the hands of
tanned the hope that some agreement
might have been reached by Mr.. Hunt and
jim Hill, of the Great Northern, and that
the Hunt road would have been made the
Western terminus Of the Great Northern;
still the result as shown was the next best
thing.
TACOMA, March Especial. .l-speaking
Ol the EcpOItcu puICudSo Vi Tue NUM- SyS-
tenn of railroads by C. B. Wright for the
Northern Pacific, Superintendent Cardin,
OF the Northern Pacific Elevator Company,
says the transfer. were it true, would have
no great significance, further than making
it anNesured fac: that the grain collected
on the line Of Hunts roads would be
hauled to the Sound for shipment. The
Hunt roads have always turned
their haul of grain over to the
Northern Pacific, but for some time
it has been intimated that the Union
Pacific would ultimately win the friend
ship and business of the Hunt people. and
and therefore have the call on the trans
portation of the grain. On an average
the Hunt roads turn 100000 bushels of
grain over to the Northern Pacific for
TRANSPORTATION.
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wALLA wALLA NEWS.
Three Unsuccessful Attempts at Suicide
Young Lady Loses an Arm.

Young Lady Loses an Arm.
WALLA WALLA, March Especial. J.
Paul Walsh today made three attempts to
commit suicide, all Of which were unsuc-
cessful. The first was by hanging, the
second by jumping down well. which
proved to be too shallow, and the third by
trying to cut his throat with razor, when
he made cash three inches long on the
side of his head with the instrument which
will lay him up several days. His wife
commenced suit for divorce, which, to-
gether with his love for the flowing bowl,
unsettled his mind, and he was to have
been examined as to his sanity tomorrow
morning.
The left arm of Miss Thompson, the
daughter of William Thompson, living in
the southern portion of town. was ampu-
tated by physicians today. About week
ago Miss Thompson bruised her thumb
slightly. The injured member grew rapid
" worse. until finally blood poisoning set
in and it became necessary TO amputate
the arm In order to save her life. She is
reported TO be in n prccarious condition.
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o,vm,,. suburban Railroads.

OLYMPIA, March Especial Surveyors
have completed the survey of the llne for
the West Olympia motor line, from the
end of Fourth street bridge to Buffers
cove. The line runs west on Fourth street
To Grant street, thence north to Harrison
avenue west to Milroy street, and south
to RutIer's cove. Plans are also being pre-
nared for the survey of line south to
Tnmwater. which will connect with the
Buffers cove line, making complete
ri
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Another Railroad Presidents Meeting.

NEw YORK, March IA morning paper
says: Another important meeting of rail-
road presidents is said on good authority
to have been called. and it will be held in
this city within the next few days. Presi-
dent Marvel, of the Atchison. is now
here, as well as Vice President
Clarke, of the Missouri and Union
Pacific, and they expect the president of
nearly every large road. Steps will be
taken at the meeting to make the lately
adopted rates permanent Jay Gould IS
understood To be at work for more bind
ing agreement than that now standing.
The Western roads, according 10
the story, have agreed to new
and stronger contract, except the
burlington and Rock Island which have re.
fused to join any association. Parties
identified with Gould say the conference
since President Manyel's arrival is look
ing to a contamination Of his scheme to
consolidate the Missouri Pacific, Union
Pacific. Southern Pacific aud Atchison
into new company, and that the scheme
is very close to beingcarried out. II is
also said that he Intended to take in the
Rock Island.
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FOOLISH TALK AT TACOMA.
A Man Named Hale Says Seattle IL Un
fair ON County Division.

ta1r on county DIVISION.
TACOMA, March 3. Especial. ]-At the
annual meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce tonight the county division bill now
before the legislature was unanimously
approved and the action of the county
commissioners denounced, Mr.. Hale de-
claring that it would be better to ask no
compromise and fight longer without the
little slice of territory wanted than to take
less than was needed. Tacoma, he said,
asked nothing that was not right, and if it
is the sense of the state to de-
clare for Seattle and against Ia
coma, be it known. Tacoma, nevertheless,
only asks the fair thing, only justice. He
moved that the chamber take what was
right, and no less.
Mr.. collyer did not think it wise to 60
before the legislature with threat. Hale
replied that there was no threat. He did
not believe in whitewashing in matters
connected with Seattle. Mr.. simpsons
motion indorsing the county division bill
was then adopted, Hale's resolution being
lost
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Surveying aline into New Whatcom around
the Sound and the west shore of Lake
Whatcom. They have already completed
the survey to Reyeil!e island. near which
the crew are eneamped. The line followed
IS almost identical with the origin al Cam
iiesd survey. They will reach the city in
about three weeks.
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HIS BRAINS 0ozED OUr.


TACOMA, March 3.-ESpccial. 1.-The Fannie
Paddock hospital surgeons who had charge
of the late Alfred Chevalicr, report a feat
ure of his case which is OF interest to the
medical profession. The patient attempted
suicide by shooting himself in the head
near Orting, with a revolver. and during
the nine days previous to his death at the
hospital the brain prolapsed and continued
to ooze out through the hole in his head
until he died. Local surgeons say there
are very few or any cases of the Kind on
record
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Tacoma Chamber Of Commerce Election

TACOMA, March 3.-ESpecial. l-At the
annual election of the Chamber of Com
merce today the following officers were
elected: President, Isaac W. Anderson;
first vice president, +. T. Olds; second
vice president, {. f. Hale; treasurer, f.
y. Ouimette; trustees, NJ. NJ. Taylor, r.
A. PauIson, J. ID. Caughran, Leroy Pratt,
A. n. Fitch. There was practically no
opposition to the ticket headed by isaac
W. Anderson. who has been president of
the chamber during the rast year.
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OLYMPIA. March 81 Special. lit is an
nounced Senator Parkinson and T. Hen
derson Boyd have formed a partnership.
Parkinson will deliver a course of lectures
on politics and religion. and Mr.. Boyd
will be the assistant. They will make a
tour of the state as soon as the legislature
adiotI-ns
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Material for Ellen.burg Blast Furnaces.

ELLESsBURG, Wash, March 3.-fSpecial.l
The first carload Of material for Eliens-
burg blast furnace No. arrived today. A
large storehouse and shop will be erected
in which arriving materials can be stored
until the opening of spring will permit
active construction.
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rr,.ra ~ Jav GOULD Dead.

New YoRK, March 3.-John Hall, we'll
known railroad man, has died at Thomas
Vile. Ga. Hall went south with Jay
Gould few weeks ago, was taken III and
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Democrat. seize tho California House.

SACRAMENTO, March 3.-While the Re-
publican majority of the House were in
caucus tonight on the ballot bill Democrats
congregated in the assembly room, elected
a speaker, declared call of the House and
sent the sergeant-at-ar.ns to arrest the
members in caucus. They we're all brought
in, and business was proceeded with.
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Northern Pacific Survey 1T Whatcom.
WHaTcox. March Especial. The
Northern Pacific railroad surveyors are
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The bill therefore failed by four votes.
No motion was made toIre-consider.
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| lint TO THE LADIES.

b : quite unnecessary to parboil
.uiotts Queen Hams, IS they are
lld enough for frying, baking q
cilinG without freshening, There is
salt enough in them, but NOT roo
um
Ons---Fer Sale Everywhere.
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The kiu,Ier~ rtpn.

The kindergarten is YER: imperfectly
understood even by many parents who
send their children 10 it, 1t is very apt TO
be the case that parents send their chill
drcn to such a pla . 10 get rid OF hem
for n time. and it is often TIM that it
cannot bn seen that the child IS learning
anything. Day after day and week after
week nothing seems to be learned. But,
as a matter Of fact. the child is gaining
a knowledge Of principles that will stick
TO il all through life. 1t should lie re,
membered that during the first seven
years Of a child'> life ii is the most i'm
pre- s>ionab.e 4 certain church authority
SAYS: "Give rs the chtldS training for
the first seven years. and we do not care
V ho has the after training" There is a
great deal OF truth in that: and 50 the
little boy and girl in the kindergarten.
under competent instruction. make very
rapid progress. though the parent may
not always see it.-Iesttrn Rurtlt.
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Gold Weather Rules.

Always regulate the clothing to suit
the temperature; a TO hcaNE wrap in
ducro c0picuS rerspration. thus causing
debility, and consequently the danger of
taking cold is III reas@d. Always open
or throw off a wrap on going into Il
warmer atmosphere.
Keep the ak, especially between the
shoudrr-blades, we'll PROJECTED. as we'll
as The chest.
Never lean the Lack against anything
cold.
After exercising, never ride in an open
carriage or near an open car-Wln@oW
Avoid draughtS, in OF out OF doors
Never stand still in the street, CS!s2-
c'aHy after walking. ana most partiru-
larry when exposed to cold wind. Also
always avoid standing on Ice or snow.
Keep tie mouth closed d much :
possible WHOM in the oIen air, particu-
larly upon going from a warmer atmoS-
phcre BY breathing through the rose
the air bee ONES warmed before it fear hos
the lungs 4 silk handkerchief, a piece
OF loo ely woven WOODEN cloth, OF knitted
wooden material, placed over the mouth
and nose. or the m 1uth only, wien III
tho open air. is very tcGeEcial for Per
5 ms with weak lungs. al d should never
be neglected when the temp rlture i at
CT below freezing oint.
Never take warm drinks immedi ately
before going out into the cold. ard never
start on Il journey in til" morning before
eating breakfast.
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SEt.ipTEE. NNNIN.

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