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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Mig Appropriation Bill Passed-Base-
bali License Refunded.

Bfe Augmentation Bill Passed-Base-
ball License Refunded.
The board OF aldermen met last night and a
most harmonious evening resulted. Messrs.
Ponfius, Korn. Snyder, Bossrdus' Sweeney and
Wilcox were present
An ordinance providing for the transfer OF
NJ .0, from the sewer fund and $780, 900 from the
water fund TO the salary fund was adopted.
Alderman Roru. from the committee on judi
ciary pyesented a report recommending the re-
fectio,. Of the ordinance establishing "judg-
1nent fund.- and bis report was unanimously
approved.
Building Inspector ccmpton's recommended
fion that the Old w. c. Powers FURNITURE Com.
parlyss building. at the southeast corner OF
K Third and Madison streets, DO condemned ana
I removed was approved
The ordinance prescribing regulations under
which the Seattle public library. museum and
reading rooms shall be opened to the public,
was passed.
The petition OF Herman Chaplin for the vaca-
fIon of the plat Of the Central addition to Wood
land and Gilman Parks,was referred to the COM
mittee OF judiciary.
The netition AZ Elisabeth W. Sackman for $780,
e00damagcs done 70 her property on West street,
was rejected.
A reut,est from the board OF fire commission
ers for nerraission TO dispose of three disabled
horses was referred to the fire and water CON-
mfttee.
The ordinance authorizing the advertisement
of the assessment roll for the improvement of
Warren street, and for the approval of the as
sessment roll for local improvement district
No. 8. created BY ordinance No. l,7i7, providing
for the improvement of Decatur street, in Yes
leF's second addition. from Madison to Wyckoff
street. were passed.
Ordinances were also passed providing for the
grading and sidewalking OF McClaire street
from Yesler avenue to Eaton street; of Farm
street from Depot street TO Harrison street: of
Meary street from Third street in Pontius' sec
osld addition to Hiisdale avenue in Denny's
second addition: Of Alton street between Jack
aon and Main streets; and of Third street from
Wall street 70 the east line of Luke street.
Several petitions were referred to committees
The ordinance authorizing the board OF public
works to purchase from the Holly Manufacture
fng Company. OF Lockport, N. Y, enc No. A
compound horizontal Gran kand fiy-wheel pump
ing engine with capacity OF 100000 gallons of
water each twenty -four hours, to cost $780,
came In from the house OF delegates, and was
passed, Mr.. Wilcox alone voting against it.
The agent Of the Holly company announced
that the engine would be here i'll four weeks.
appropriation bills were passed as follows:
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Improving kinuear Park.

Six men were put to work yesterday by James
Taylor, the landscape gardener, on the improve
ment of kinnear park, and more will be added
occasion requires. The natural shrubbery
and trees will not be entirely removed and a
winding path win probably be constructed on
the bluff between the upper and lower parts of
he mn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
HOMESTEAD PATENTS.
The Local Land oface Receives Large
Number from Washington City.

The iei.owlns homestead patents have been
Sceised ny the local land Office IN this city
hom she department OF the interior st Wash
ngton city:
hanviIle d. Andrews. William A. Armstrong.
Fred q. Abbey, George G. Arnold. William r
soren, Spencer H. Brown wiltso Brown, Joseph
Pebo, Kate Benham, Matthew Birkenmeier,
David Beck, Engelbert Bass. Peter ]. Bas., John
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
Railroad Notes.

l. A Nadeau. assistant superintendent OF the
Lake Shore road, went to Snohomish yesterday.
B. IL. Garland, of Portland, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Wabash railroad is in the city
The contract for building water tanks on the
Seattle d Montana has been let
+, nevlin, of the Canadian Pacific railroad OF
fee at Vancouver, is in the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
Patent Water Purifier.

Cashier Alfred Williams, of the city water
Office, has been informed that he has been grant
ell patent for his water purifier His discovery
consists OF strainer and purifier to be attached
to faucets that will kill all microbes and burn
out all poisonous gases and make the water pure
and free from the production of diseases
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
Underwriters' New Officers.

The semi-annual meeting of the Seattle Board
OF Underwriters was held yesterday afternoon
and the following officers elected: President
F.. A. Strout: vice president, q. \. Burtch; sccre-
terry, l. I. Lampiug. treasurer Frank Beach;
executive committee. +. J. Burns, John F. ia
Cobson, II. II. Lewis
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blue clay, not useful for any purpose as yet dis
covered The city engineer is getting out speci-
icstions, which will be ready this week. asking
bids for driving the balance of the tunnel, which
will be one mile in length, and to line it with
Concrete and hripk
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$4,000. Less 5000 Per Day, From Sep
TENDER 3.

Block s. lske Dell addition. on top OF the last
Hill overwhelming Lake Washington, one block
n2fth OF aesler avenue, graded and fenced, Is
offered today at $500. for cash only. Traded
streets, sidewalks. water mains. Absolutely
controls view. Price neighb0ring property aud
You viii ind II worth over $1,000, but re,lue-
ton of $40 per dsy Will be made until sold or
until further notice. Apply at small odice near
Promises.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
North Seattle sewer Tunnel.

Albro Gardner, city engineer, said yesterday
that 905 feet Of the North Seattle sewer tunnel
had been dug out with the present force of
thirty men. They are now in formation of
sand and gravel, and in one o ace the earth is
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
King County Ores.

Mr.. c. F. Blackburn and Mr.. J. j. Watts, of
Snoqualmie, are at the Grand hotel with some
rich galena ores. ''They are from the Copper
Chief mine in the Snoqualmie Pass said Mr..
Blackburn. SIT was discovered year ago by
Mr.. Watts. but no development has been made
until this season. One of these samples assays
S374 To the ton and the other sIO2 -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
A Rich San Franciscan Killed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept H.-Mosh Bettman, a
wealthy dealer in chemicals, was run over this
morning by yard engine on Brannan street
and killed. He leaves eight children, one of
whom is Sigmund Bcttman, the well-known
canitaIist
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
ffefnatife Ore.

Secretary J. W. Dodge, NJ the seattle Chamber
OF Commerce, received yesterday a sample of
hematiEe ore from the Olympic mountains. At
present the mine is rather tnacCesSi BILE living up
i canyon six miles from water communication
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15
AN OLD SETTLER GONE.

Funeral Services OF Mrs. warbass-
Widely known, Deeply Lamented.
Mrs Nary {. WaFbass, whose death al the
residence OF her son-in-law, A. W. Engle. was
announced IL yesterdays PosT- INrELLIGEScgR
was one of the oldest residents OF Washington
She was born at Asuch Chunk, Carbon county,
Pa, d years ago, aud forty years ago came to
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-15

Hardman pisno& F. christianer, Sill Third
street
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In this act John Jones. wearing the ele-
CANT coat purchased of Kline IL Rosen-
berg, the Leading Clothiers and Gents
Furnishers, and several of the prettiest
girls IN town enter Immediately after
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16

The Eclectic magazine for 1892 Of
fers great inducements to readers who
appreciate high class literature. Read
the prospectus in another column.
For pain in the stomach, collie and
cholera morbus there is nothing better
than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhma Remedy For sale by John
Molzahn, druggist.
The picture of Bishop Stanley,
which has attracted so much attention,
as the work of a jamestown artist, Miss
Norton, will be disposed of tonight at
the Gladstone hotel Office. .-JameStoun
(N. d.. Alert, December 3.
Commissioner Mason, of the Treas
ury department, in his report recon-
mends the dispensing of guaging al
rectifying houses and that the guagine
be done altogether at distilleries.
Should the plan be adopted by congress
it would muster out Of service one OF
the four United States officials of this
city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
BUSINESS NOTES.
-Sauer Kraut at Hawkins.

-Sauer Kraut at Hawkins.
Rich, handsome handkerchief
holders at w. G.. Raue's.
Go to A. Wiggenhorn's for.Souve
mir Spoons and Opera Glasses.
Smoking Jackets in abundance at
Schiller & Quentmeyer's. We also
make them to order.
All kinds ofchoice stick and mixed
candies for Christmas at Stallman's.
Call and see the handsome waste
baskets at VIM. G. Raue's.
All kinds of Musical Instruments
at A. Wiggenhorn's.
The finest and best line of Table
and Hanging Lamps can be found at
Aug. Gamm's. lows
"A full line of Canned Fruit, Meat,
Fish and Vegetables at Hawkins.
Nickel framed mirrors in all STYLES
at VIM. c. Raue's.
-Colored silk umbrellas is the lat
est hobby. Schiller and Quentmeyer
have them. They make acceptable
Xmas presents.
cold things become new" by using
the furniture Oil for sale at Straw &
Murphy's. 1Ow2
VIM. G. Raue has the exclusive
sale of the best carpet sweeper in the
world.
Holly wreaths, fancy baskets, de-
signs and bouquets, made~up either
of natural or dried flowers, suitable
for Christmas decorating, at Loeff1er
Bros new green house.
4nb 4ol : :
Prices low lower!! lowest!!! at A.
Wiggenhorn's. 10
An entire new stock of Christmas
and New Years cards at
VIM. c. RAUE's.
We have an endless variety of
silk muff1ers, handkerchiefs, dress
shirts, fine underwear, etc., which al
ways make agreeable gifts.
SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER.
"A nice Christmas present is al
ways acceptable. Gents are always
pleased to receive one in the shape of
a ladies hair chain and girls prefer a
dolls wig made of natural hair.
Made to order in the best style by
II. TERCINSKI.
Christmas cards and booklets at
VIM. c. Raue's.
"A fine selection of etchings and
steel engravings now on exhibition at
Straw & Murphy's. Those who con-
template purchasing anything in this
line will have an opportunity by call
ing within the next two weeks. Such
an opportunity to purchase a fine
picture may not be given you again,
so don't let the chance go BY.
Schiller 4 Quentmeyer are the
popular tailors of Watertown. They
are also the leaders in overcoats and
clothing. They constantly have the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
Fresh Rolls and Buns Every Morning.

good CUP of COFFEE with a frst-e1ass
LUNCH served during ali houN of the day.
- constantly keep on hand the choicest and
leading brands of Cigars and Tobaccos.
S1-Goods delivered TO all parts OF the city
free Of charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
Established
Facts:

That the ROYAL BAKING POWDER is the oldest
and purest baking powder, and the greatest
in leavening strength.
That it is free from every injurious substance.
That it makes lighter, sweeter, more nutritious
and healthful food than any other. .
The Royal Baking Powder Company refnes its
own cream of tartar in its own mammoth re-
hnery, and thus insures its unvarying quality.
There is used in the manufacture of the Royal Baking
Powder than half Of all the
the United States for all purposes This is required
and must be chemically and chemically pure
could not be obtained markets of this
Europe, which the building of special
works, and the employment of special processes.
All other baking powders, when analyzed show
traces of lime and sulphuric acid, which arise
from the impurities of the materials bought
in the market which their manufacturers use.
This is why the Royal Baking Powder is the
only absolutely pure baking powder made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
NT i. ARBER,
UGCST WIGGENHORN,
us 8 LIS

MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
Opposite Sank of Watertown, corner Main and
First streets. Keeps constantly on hand a large
stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver ana
Plated Ware, etc. Particular attention paid to
redairirg watches, clocks jewelry, etc.. and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
Don't Wait,

The dazzling display is now ready!
Useful thingsl Beautiful things I'M
mense variety and lowest prices at
Sallck's Double Store, east end of
Main street bridge. 10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
PERSONAL.

George S. Schempf is quite sick with
a bronchial ailment.
VIM. G. Hoffman, is at his old home
here from Edgerton.
Henry Maldaner is seriously i'll at his
residence in the First ward.
John D, Stack, of Bathgate, N. D., is
a visitor at his old home here.
Edward Boyne, of Fond du Lac, has
been visiting at his home here.
Miss Ida Boughton returned Mon
day from weeks visit to Chicago.
Mrs. w. R. Owens, of Randolph, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. P.
Keyes.
Joel Boughton, of Fall River, has
been visiting at his old home in the
Second ward.
The Misses Annie and Maude Evans,
Of Emmett, are visiting their brother
E. J. Evans at Beloit.
John Throne has been wrestling with
la grippe for few days past at his
home in the First ward.
Tony Loos, of Milwaukee, is visiting
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Theo.
w. Lott, of the Second ward.
E. w. Schultz is able to attend to
business once more, having partially
recovered from his recent severe i'll
ness.
Prof. c.. T. Viebahn has been laid up
for some days with q severe attack of
inflammation of the bowels, but is now
convalascing
Miss Tena Kunert left last week for
New York City to take up course OF
study in music at the Conservatory of
Music at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Cummings, of
Chicago, accompanied by FIVE sons, in
Guiding their twin boys, are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hackett.
w. r. Thomas, lately promoted to
the foremanship Of the NJ, st. 2. &
Sault Ste. M. Ry. roundhouse at Pen
nington, Wis, is in town on a short
visit at his old home in the First ward
F. j. Duffy, of The East Graud Forks
Courier, was in town Monday. Mr.
Duffy says there is a chance of his re-
tiring from the newspaper business,
| bavinu an oDDOrtr1nitv t0 sell ont
| which he thinks he will accept
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16

"A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Calhoun, of the Fifth ward,
yesterday morning.
-Loff1er Bros. have just erected a
new greenhouse 10Ox127 feet, fitted up
with steam heating
Rev. Mr.. Sliden, of GAINESVILLE, has
accepted the call to st. Johns Episco-
pal church, Milwaukee.
GRAND HOLIDAY TREAT. December
2Sth. The Redpath Star Concert Co.,
at Opera house, under the auspices of
the Concordia society.
The prospectus of TheWide Awake,
one of the best magazines published
for young people, will be found in our
advertising columns this week.
Yesterday morning Willie, the 12-
yearold son ofWm. Burger, of Clyman,
was kicked by horse over the ear and
severely injured. DR.. M. n. Barber
attended the case.
Miss Chamberlain, the well-known
'Whistling soloist, and Miss Christie, a
violinist of high standing, will appear
at the Opera house, Dec. 28th, under
the auspices Of the Conoordia society
The ladies Of ST. Paul's church who
are to assist in preparing Christmas
decorations for the church, will meet
for eOork in the Memorial Chapel on the
afternoons and evenings Except We'd
nesday and Friday Of this week.
Rev. Charles Iwert, presiding eld-
er of the German Methodist church of
this district, is confined to his residence
with an attack of bronchitis from which
he has been suffering for several
months. He has been compelled to
give up his church duties for the pres
ent.
The Ladies' Cooking class will
meet at the Congregational church
parlors for the first lesson of the
course, on the afternoon ofDec 29th
at o'clock. Allladies interested are
invited to be present. Tickets for the
course, $3.50; single tickets, so cents.
Bread, rolls and mullins, topic of first
lesson.
The Anchor Hook and Ladder com
pany has embarked in the baseball
business, having recently purchased
from the stockholders Of the past sea-
son the property belonging to the club.
At meeting of the company last
Wednesdaysevening the following Off
GERS were elected to manage the affairs
of the club: President, Ferd. Schmutz-
ler; secretary, Charles Frey; treasurer,
John C. Seager; manager, George w.
Weber; assistant manager, Frank D.
Smith. AS strong team as can be Sc
cured will be placed in the field next
season. 1t is likely that the clubs old
name-the Schiller & Quentmeyers-
will be retained.
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Wells River.

Alonzo Chamberlin of Boston is
stopping at G. e. Rumsey's.
George Adams and family of Wal
than, Mass, have been spending few
days with his father, Ii. w. Adams.
Miss Blanche Allen and Miss Girls
void of Lancaster, N. H., are stop
ping at E. Baldwin's for arfew days.
A. F. Mulliken has been appointed
administrator of George M. Frye's es-
tate, and Scott Fellows and II. Fl. Lee
commissioners.
The old Chamberlin farm buildings
on the upper meadow belonging to
Frank George were burned about four
o'clock last Sunday morning, with
eight hogs, four new moving machines,
harrOws and other farming tools.
The fire originated from an arch in
the barn which was used for slaugh-
tering house. No insurance.
About seventy-five of the young peo-
pie participated in social and prone
made at school house hall, Thanksgiv-
ing evening.
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East COrinth.

Roy Norris of Barre was in town
last week visiting friends.
There will be sociable and supper
in the vestry this (Friday) evening.
Miss Maud Prescott, who is attend
ing school at St. Johnsbury, was at
home over Thanksgiving but returned
Monday.
j. f. Perley, travelling agent for
Walter A. Wood of Hoosick Falls, N.
Y. was in town Monday.
Several from this place attended the
turkey shoot held at Bradford Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday.
School commenced Monday with
about thirty scholars and w. r. Row
land as teacher.
j. Butterfield died at Dover, N.
H., Saturday, Nov. 2Sth. The funeral
was held Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Walter Taplin is in town visiting
relatives.
Tuesday, Dec. Moses Sawyer pass
ed his SO birthday.
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Fairloo.

Look out for big adj. from the
merchants and business men next week.
Miss Addie Powers has closed her
labors for Mr., Long and is now STOP
ping with Mrs. Porter.
Miss Florence Paine will work for
H. P. Warren. Also Luther Foster of
Waterbury is hired for one year to
work at the tin business.
The Shepard Family stopped at the
Wynona House Thursday night, and
played to good house at Oxford.
A surprise party at H. L. Rice's last
Monday evening for the berefit of Mr..
Merrill. The young people gave him
as a token of their respect, a very fine
bible and gold mounted watch cham.
The poem read by Miss Carrie Smith
was just complete.
John Davis has leased the Spear barn
at the foot of Lake Morey for short
time, and is educating colts. He at.
tributes his success this season to the
use of the Sanborn controlling bit. If
your. horse or colt does not rein right,
SHES, Tolls his tongue or pulls little
too hard for the old folks, the ladies
or the boys to drive with safety, call
and let John adjust you bit on trial.
Money to be refunded if bit is not per-
fectly satisfactory.
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StraffOrd.

The temperature for the month Of
November, 34.3S; being .l6 above the
average for the last II years. The
highest in 1883, 1912, and the lowest
in 1875, 20. n. The precipitation for
the month 2.05 being 1853 below the
average for II years; the greatest in
1888, 6.2O, and the least in 1882, 80.
Prof. f. c. Avery is sick at Water
bury and his mother has gone to care
for him.
j. Hale and wife spent Thanksgiving
among friends in Waterbury: w. +.
Scribner and family with friends in
Norwich.
Mr.. Lewis Hale had his nephew and
niece to visit him from Hanover, N.
II.
Mrs. E. Hackett is visiting her
daughter and sister at West Lebanon,
N. IL.
Rev. Eli Clark is failing. Mr.. Kent's
daughter is improving.
Bert Alger is gaining slowly and it
is thought he will recover.
Mr.. Osborn, who was hurt on the
ledge, is SO he can walk out.
They have up the frame for a black
smith shop at the ledge.
Mr.. John Moore of Pawtucket, r.
L., is in town on business.
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Montpelier.
deferred Items,

- lpccTTcu ltelnS,
The work on the Catholic church is
suspended until next spring.
The recent rains have raised the river
to nearly full banks.
The wind and storm on Monday
night broke down several shade trees
in the village.
Inc adjourned term of Washington
county court convened on Nov. 16, and
the criminal docket is now being dis
posed or The cases are nearly all rum
cases and offenders are receiving in
most cases their just dues. The case
OF a. W. Spaulding perhaps excited as
much interest as any case yet tried as
u was called the meanest, lowest dive
III the village when liquor was sold
without scruple to drunkards and boys
ana any one who had the money to
pay Tor it. The defence was that
Charles Spaulding, = son Of A. w.,
was the lessee of the premises and
that the father had no interest what
ever in maintaining the nuisance and
the son was now paying the penalty
for the same offence for which the re-
spondent was charged at the work.
house in Rutland. Judge Start in his
charge to the jury said, "it matters
not who held the lease of the premises
II you are satisfied beyond reasonable
doubt thatrespondent aided and allotted
or assisted in maintaining the nuisance
ne is just as amenable to the law as
thought he was the sole proprietor.
And If you find this place a nuisance
within the meaning of the law and one
or the keepers there Of and was unable
to Keep out of it such boys as the
son OF the widow who testified it is
time the strong arm of the law closed
It," The jury were out only very
short time when they returned ver-
dict of guilty to the satisfaction of
nearly all except those equally guilty.
The case of G. d. f. Bancroft and
VIM. Briggs, who, it is claimed were
the ring leaders in the gang of hood
lums that injured the houses of Hon.
Joseph Poland and Mr.. Fisher on the
morning of the fourth of July last be.
cause they were active in suppressing
the rum traffic here is set for trial
next Tuesday. 1t is understood that
court will adjourn sine die on the 9Th
of Dec. as the judges are all so engage
ed that they cannot longer continue
IN Washington county and undoubtedly
many cases will have to be put over till
the March term. 1t is said there are
more than hundred criminal cases
now OH the docket.