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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-28

scent, Il win be for the STATE % object 70 his
agency and apply for their cancellation; Il the
stats IL suited, third parties cannot be heard r.
argue that the wrong person made them
.swifh reference TO exception IL IL held ~
this department that section 2,s76 Of the Revised
Statutes only establishes unit or basis Of meas
urement, and in states where two sections OF
land 70 each township are granted 10.
school purposes, twice the amount
specified in said section will be allowed for de-
fciencies in fractional townships This view OF
the intendment Of the statutes is now law, u
having been added 70 section a,z76 by the oct
amending sections 2,275 and 2,o76 approved
February 3, 1891.
prospecting the admissibility OF selections for
deficiencies from natural causes and for town.
ships rendered fractional BY state or territorial
boundaries, the power OF the county commits
sioncrs to select and the appeal provisions and
restrictions contained in the act of 1859, refer
ence need only be made to the concise and COM
prehensive decision in case Of Jerome ct al,
which, in concluding, says:
"sThe act OF February 2S, 1850, was . general
act applicable alike to all the states and terri
tories and to construe the act admitting the
four states into the Union a. restricting the
lieu lands for school purposes. 40 provided for
in the act of 1859, would be TO assume that con-
gress made less provisions for the four new
states than for the other states in the Union
ana u1lll the legislature OF tue STATE OF WAsu-
ington shall provide the manner in which in
demnity lands for school purposes shall be
selected, and such manner shall be approved by
the secretary of the interior, under the act OF
1889, the reservations made by the selectors Of
said tracts while the territorial government
existed win continue until 1t be shown that the
land was not subject to selection by reason Of
adverse rights acquired prior to selection
"For the foregoing reasons your de-
cisicns are affirmed"
The register and receiver of the local once
have been directed by the commissioner to
notify all parties interested in the appeal of the
adverse decision, so that they may, If they SO
desire, take another appeal to the secretary of
the interior, John w. Noble.
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WATER DEPARrMKxf.
CompaElson Of Expenses UndeP Old
and New systems.

CompaElson Of Expenses UndeF Old
and New Systems.
A. considerable criticism has been passed
upon the difference in cost of running the ofhco
of the water works under the management OF
the Spring Hill Water Company and the city
officials, q statement has been prepared by
Superintendent Chalk TO suhmi: 10 the board OF
public works. Following is the statement:
spring HN Hnffy Company
Manager aud suprrin,eussant-E. Shepard
and James 4. McwiliiaFns .s.....4..... $375
Cashier aud Inspector Alfred Williams and
J.R Piddock .s....s... 80. 80
Collector and assistant inspecsor-H. G.
sogie .........-....s-.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s.
TOTAL ....s $50
City Dn.,r Department
SUPPLEMENTARY T Chalk ...--s 800
Bookkccpsy AID cashicr-T. ". Gordon and
Alfred Williams ...s-st..... 10
Two collectors and che inspccfor-H. NJ
DufiieId, +. ". Midget: and p. a. Morrow. 2o5
Total. ........s.. ............ .Ssl5
From April the two collectors will be dis
penxed with. which viii show a decrease in the
saiary list In favor OF the city water department
rs follows:
spring Hill Company $50
city water department. ...-..-...-....-....... 4eo
Balance ............. SIS
The superintendent of the Spring Hill Com
pany also had . horse and buggy.
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He Has Seen Eight Years Service in
the Seattle Poston7ce.

W. y. Harris, chief distributing clerk at the
postofiice. has resigned his position and will go
to Port Townsend. where he has been offered
the place Of assistant postmaster. Mr.. Harris
has been employed in the Seattle postoffice eight
years, and his ability and faithful work have
been recognized by the several postmasters
under whom he has served. Under the admin
istration of Postmaster Lyons he was assistant
postmaster. and he has become thoroughly con-
vcrsaut with all the details of the work The
esteem Of all his fellow clerks will follow him
To his new position.
The resignation of Mr.. Harris will involve
several promotions in the force, none of which
have been settled upou yet
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Tho Protection on the Water Front to
lie Increased.

Yesterday COMMUNICATION was received from
the lire commissioners by the board of public
works asking that connections b. made at the
foot OF Madison and Vine and at the north coal
bunker for the freboat. The board directed the
secretary to apply TO the city council for author
ity. II was stated that although the cost had
been estimated at 200, superintendent Chalk
feels satisfied that he can do II for $500.
Superintendent of water-works reported in
favor of extending water supply to Joy street.
As to the application for water on stewart
street it was reported that 1t could not he done
until the main was completed from Main street.
On the petition Of g. II. Randell and others it
WIGS resolved TO extend service from Yeslcr to
Jackson as soon As supply OF four-inch pipe
arrived
Superintendent Chalk recommended early lay
ing OF two-inch pipe on Harrison street from
Poplar street main.
superintendent Chalk also reported that he
had removed the pump from the salt water sta
ton aud placed battery OF connections so that
the fire boat could make attachment If ncces-
sary. The pump has been removed to Broadway
where II will be used. This Arrangement, made
ON the roper. OF Major Einehart, will eject q
saving OF $50 month
The bill Of j. J. Nelson was rejected
Petition was presented from property owners
be sidewalked and the width Of the street made
sixty feet
Owners of property on milford street COM
planned that ii was blocked By fences, ETC.;
referred to strect commissioner for report.
Petition from residents Of Bush street for
water was referred to superintendent Of water
works.
Proposition was received from a property.
owner on Ash street as a site for the chemical
engine house. 1t was referred to Chief Kellogg
superintendent Chalk reported on bids for
frcboet connections
Major Rinehart reported that the offer Of Blair
for horse-shoeing seemed lower than prices now
paid bnt 1t might not be fair to accept 1t until
bids had been called for.
Major Rinehart reported In favor of electric
lights Mt Tenth and Lenora: also Eleventh and
Lcnora. and Eleventh and Stewart
Mr.. Aeiibron moved that the city engineer be
directed not to proceed with Lake Union tunnel
beyond preliminary work without further orders
Complaint was made OF the condition Of the
sidewalk in front Of the y n. G.. A. building
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warrant was sworn out yesterday by Health
ofhcer Sparkling against Henry f. Strumer who
persists In running LAUNDRY i'll the basement of
the Hinekley block, without certificate The
laundry has no ventilation except through the
windows aud doors. and rassers on the side
walks are forced 20 inhale noxious odors from
the place. The manager Of the building refuses
10 have vcntilsting shaft built up through the
court and is willing to lose his tenant
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Matinee at Cordray's TODAY.

The curtain has seldom risen at Cordray's on
more finished performance than that of
Camille" The production has nothing that
would shock the most delicate taste, and the en-
tire performance is refined and artistic. Miss
Agnes Lane shows much art in the role a.
Camille, and Is well supported by Mr.. Clay
Clement and the other members of the COM
pany. Today's matinee will afford an oppor-
tunity for ladies to judge of the merits Of the
various characters without fear Of crowdipc or
other Inconvenience. The final presentation
will be made tonight
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From Nrs. Martel-To run iadies' employ
Denf once; granted
Charles D. Koos- For improvement Of street in
YesleS's second addition: street COMMITTEES.
For pecuniary assistanee--By Douglas Fitch:
county commissiouers-
miSsiouers-
Charles Dicfz and O. n. Morse-For liquor
license: granted.
Adjourned until Tuesday night.
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First OF the Classic Conc.-..

The hrst OF series of classic concerts to be
given under the auspices of the Seattle Musical
Institute will be given at vaughan's music .iore
800 Second street, next Tuesday evening. The
opening concert win be notable affair. as the
services OF Herr August Aamold the celebrated
Norwegian violinist, have been secured He
will be assisted by Mrs Mae Potvin. pianist. and
Miss Mary Hamilton Lawton, contralto, teacher,
at the musical institute
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"Iafe Among the Turks" Is delivered by Rev.
Benjamin Parsons 1t Chisholm's hall last even
ing, proved very interesting a. well as in
structive. Mr.. Parsons spent several years as .
missionary among the Turks and is thoroughly
coayersant with their manners and customs
Besides this, he is pleasant speaker and puts
fact4 in a most entertaining manner to his hear
ers. sThe audience last night was not as large as
it would have been had the weather been more
agreeable.
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FELL ON HIS SPINE.


From . FAIL.
6. W. Elsey, salesman for Hart Lumber Co.,
met with serious accident yesterday, and one
from the effects of which he may be laid up
some time, il not permanently disabled.
Elsey and one OF the yardmen were rolling
some timbers of the wharf down onto q raft,
when his peeycy caught fast in a piece which
was being rolled off, jerking him so that he lost
hiA balance As he leaned forward,
he found he could not recover him.
eifso he jumped. 1t was almost twenty feet
to the water, and as be went down
his feet went just over the end Of timber which
projected from the raft. The esd of his spine
struck the timber squareiy and he rolled over
into the water. He grabbed the timber with his
hands and the men on the raft pulled him out,
but he could not stand. They pulled him up on
the wharf by means OF two long planks and Z
rope, and he was taken to his home near Lake
Washington. He could not sit up straight
without great pain in his back, but the full
extent of his injuries could not be ascertained
immediately
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INVITATION TO BREWERS.

Dor OF commerce ASKS the A8oOcto-
tion TO Visit Great City.
Yesterday the special committee of the Cham
Der OF Commerce, consisting of Dr. Samuel
Ramsay. Mr.. Albert Braun and Ed f. Sweeney.
appointed TO invite the United States Brewers
Association to visit Seattle, met and drew UP the
following invitation:
"Being advised of the contemplated trip of the
United states Brewers Association after their
annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio, in May
next, the Chamber OF Commerce of our city OF
Seattle, appointed a committee to extend to
your officers and members who make the tour
an invitation to make our city point in your
route.
"The rebuilding Of our city after the fire 10
one of the marvels Of the age, and you should
not fail to extend your return trip via our
goodly city. Tourists who visit the Coast with.
out making visit to this the greatest CONNER
cial city OF the state of Washington, will return
without an adequate knowledge of the magui-
tude and resources Of the great West.
ION behalf Of the Chamber of Commerce We
cordially invite you to visit our city, etc.
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Real Solid Eniovmen.

performances of sIolanthep by the ssattls
operatie Society next Friday and SATURDAY. even
ings- Much interest is being manifested in this
event, nom the fact that some of those Win are
In the cast have not yet been heard in seattle in
anything OF this character, and are said to be
possessed OF more than usual talent.
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Easter Sunday Mu.ic.

Miss A. NJ. Grain. of Tacoma. contraltc, will
sing 'oh, Thou That Tellest' from Messiah. at
the Fi,st Presbyterian church. seattle. Sunday
morning, Goth inst. easter sunday.) This lady
has a remarkably fine contrslto voice, and il
will be rarc treat 10 the lovers of good music
20 embrace this opportunity to hear her. Miss
Grain is a recent accession 10 the musical circles
OF Tacoma, and is native OF Boston, Mass,
whers she was known aud highly appreciated
among the musical circles Of that famed city
for possessing one of the finest eon;rslto voices
within its circles
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Dan sully in "The millionaire. -

One OF the legitimate comedy successes OF the
season has been "The Millionaire" which will
be presented Wednesday and Thursday evenings
at the opera-house by Dan'l Sully. Mr.. sully
has always been a Northwestern farori.e and
viii undoubtedly repeat his former triumphs. as
outside OF Mr.. Sully the play. according to the
Eastern papers, is interesting from beginning to
end and full OF novel and realistic effects. One.
the building of railroad track across the stage
and then running real locomotive over 1t. is
especiallv So
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OAUUH1 ~ III Nv B1Hs
Two Inexperienced Sailors Saved From
Drowning by tho FirebOat.

Drowning by the Fireboat.
John Jameson and . young man named Little
had an experience yesterday with q sailboat
that crushed the ambitions OF two young sailors.
They did not know how TO manage the boat,
which got caught in the wake of the waves Of
the steamer Sehome and capsized.
The two occupants grabbed the side OF the
boat and kept their heads above water until the
ireboat ran out and picked them up. They felt
a little chagrined at their mishap, and will I'M
donbtedly learn more about the art of sailing
before attempting to manage . sailboat again. A
little boy named Clarence Smith saw the boat
capsize and notified the captain Of the freboak
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A Fine Drive.

The drive from Occidental square over
planked streets 20 River Park is the finest drive
in the city. No hills TO climb. but runs through
South Seattle. W here in time all the large manu-
and when you reach River Park you will Snd
that you have not been over thirty-fve minutes
In driving 10 q very desirable location for a
honesite. Lots level aud cleared. the richest of
garden soil aud only SEQ TO 500 each, combine 10
make River Park attractive 10 the man OF linn
sire good garden lots at reasonable figure Gould
& whitwoIth, Olympic block. viii be glad to
show you River Park
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Mrs. John Sherwood. the famous authority on
social customs. IL writing a book Of thirty six
chapters. on ''Ihe Art of Entertaining The
work win be published serially in the sunday
Posr-fxrElIt6KNCER Next sunday Ma sher.
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WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Application to Washington for . Boile
Plate Testing Machines.

Yesterday the following letter from A. B. Net
Teton, acting secretary of the treasury, was re-
ccived at the Chamber of Commerce:
1.-The department is in receipt OF your petition
for the placing Of a boiler plate testing machine
in the ONCE of the United States local inspectors
al Seattle. IN reply, you are informed that the
matter presented viii be carefully considered"
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"'Brovn's Bronchial Troches are exca,,a,& "a,
the relief OF Hoarseness or Sore Thru, TO- -.
are exceedingly effective Christian World.
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$4,000 to loan at once, on inside property. nv
clark d Raser, % and n Safe Deposif huiids..
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0c-A line OF Child's Isle thread full finished
Aoee 90 Chester CleaTy. -1-sAe1
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As an all-round performance it can't be beatl
That is why it is like our prices and our goo1
You can't get better things or cheaper rates n
is true all the year round, though Easter il -
time to find it out. To those contemplating -
chasing new Spring Suit for Easter, we exteI1k
cordial invitation to examine the finest ine1
Mems and Boys TAILOR-MADEC CLOTHING, c.
Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps ETC., to b. foun1 =
the State Of Washington.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-02-19
EAST CAMBRIDGE.

Mild at the present writing, 14th but a
regular blizzard last Monday, drifting in
some places badly.
Glennie Gonyeau has returned to johnson
Normal School, for another term.
Winnie Demertt went to johnson last
week, visiting friends
A Mr. Randall, from Fairfax, is now at work
for II. C. Fullington; Oscar Merritt, having
gone from there.
Mrs. Susan Lanpher was on the sick list
last week; now, some better.
w. L. Stannard of Burlington, was in the
place recently, visiting his uncle, Gilbert
Gonyeau's family, and other friends In
town
Farmers here have their ice, for dairy use,
the coming season nearly all secured; looks
very nice; about 25 inches thick
Harmon Morse went to St. Adams last
week Monday. Returned the next day sick,
and has not been well since; is however com
Portable. DR.. Allen, of johnson has visited
him several times professionally. We trust
he will soon be well as usual.
We learn that J. A. Comstock is soon 80
leave A. A. Hawley's place, where he has been
the past year. He goes to Johnson to live
with his father o. Comstock.
Our much esteemed, and venerable citizen,
]. T. Fullngton, has not been we are sorry
to report, as strong physically this winter as
some other winters. We have missed his
kindly greeting, and hope ere long he may
be able to be out among US as heretofore
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-02-19
ELMORE.

The exercises at the school house Friday
evening passed off very pleasantly, Ear more
SO than was anticipated. Great difficulties
were encountered in lack of space and death
of young people for the various parts, but all
things considered the affair was pleasant
success. Especially worthy of mention was
a sweet song by Oracle Cate of Wolcott, ten
years old, without instrumental or vocal sup
port, which won all hearts. She also recited
a numerous selection. which created much
merriment Miss Ida Tucker contributed
greatly to the weightier element by a sterling
recitation and by parts in several tableaX
Great credit is due the teacher, Miss Carrie
Shaw and 0. d. Baron, the prudential COM
mittee for arduous labor in conceiving and
developing the project. Others also contrib
uted time and labor. but space forbids the
mention of their names The singing was
from the "Clarion CALL the new prohibition
song book, and rendered by five voices, and
was well complimented. The receipts aggre
gated $3.50, being sufficient to furnish the
house with an excellent clock and lamps
"All's well that ends well. "
The next Farmers League meeting is to be
held on Thursday evening, Feb. 20, at $40.
GLOW shall we best market our farm prod
nets" will be opened by A. c. Merriam, and
followed by general discussion. This meeting
was appointed for the evening in order to al
low scholars, teachers and Others to attend
who could not attend in the day time. 1t is
intended to present music, songs and other
novel features on this occasion. Everybody
more than welcome. Remember the date.
1t is expected that course of social meet
ings will be held at the Pond for the good
of the community, during next week. Work
ers from abroad are expected. Further and
more definite announcement will be made on
Sunday next.
Quarterly and sacramental services were
held at the church last Sunday, the pastor
officiating.
The Farmers League meeting last Satur-
day was fairly attended and the discussion
we'll sustained Mrs. d. II. Stone read a selec-
tion. and one new member was admitted.
The discussion was opened by l.. l.. Camp
and continued by A. C. Merriam, Geo. Wilt
shire F. NJ Harris, c. s. Mudgett d. C. No
BILE. and L. L. Camp. What shall farmers
do to better their condition" was the subject.
Charles Tiff has gone to Barre where he has
employment
Harvey Lanphers house hasSfn1 six cases
of measles within few weeks, vi his brother
Myron, his wifes sister, Mrs Charlie Tit, and
now his own four children with fifth at his
grandmother's, Mrs. Preston Peake's. We
think they are all doing well.
Gertie Camp was at home on visit Satur-
day and Sunday, returning to Jacksonville
Monday morning.
Mrs Caroline Keller is on visit at Geo.
Clark's on Morristown Plain. She was in
iured at Morrisville by fall as the result OF
frightened horse, but we do not learn the
extent of her injuries.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-02-19
FLETCHER.

Edith Kinsley is at home for few days.
with measles.
w. B. Hooper and wife of Fairfield, came
nine miles to hear the Shepard family.
The Shepard family drew full and appre-
ciative audience here last Friday eAening.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Cline of st. Adams are
making brief visit to relatives here.
Elsie Montague has returned from Albany
N. Y, and is at present with her mother at l.
A. Riggs.
School began again in District No ) on
Monday after two weeks suspension caused
by sickness of scholars and teacher.
Mrs. Quincy Maria Robinson) who is with
her neice, Mrs. j. d. Melvin of Pleasant Val
ley this winter, is making a brief visit to
| friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blodgett (FlorenCe Spaul
ding) of Burlington, recently visited her
| father and sister here.
Everett Stebbins of Johnson is visiting his
brother Rev. c. NJ. Stebbins.
Rev. C. NJ Stebbins went to Sheldon Sun
day to supply the pulpit OF Rev. A. b
Riggs.
N B. Lapoint has been getting timber o
Martin Spaulding which is to be used il
building shed on his place in Cambridge
A big swinde is going on at Scott's hall
| Cambridge, under the name OF bankrupt
sale If you want shoddy there is the place
to get it. THE fool and his money are soor
parted"
Fred Hitchcock has civ en- up the post-office
and will move on to the Raymore farm il
| Cambridge. L. c. Lee is to run the post-offic
and entered upon duty there, Monda.
morning.
Justice C. B Parson has been subpoenaet
to appear at the U. S. Circuit Court il
Burlington, March "a.