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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

The lower Snoqualnie valley, from the
falls TO the northern line of the county.
distance Of twenty miles. IS also being
opened up very rapidly by settlers. Falls
City. situated about two miles below the
falls. is the supply center of rich agricul-
tural and logging region, and Is enjoying a
steady growth About eight miles below
is Tolt, ct the mouth of Iolt river,
the postoffice and trading center Of the
surrounding country and the out. ting
point for the upper Tolt valley. Novelty
Possoffice is located about six miles below
Tolt- Cherry valley is situated on the
Snoquaimie at the Snohomish county line,
the center Of rich bottom lands.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
COUNTY on KING.
First in Wealth and Pop
ulatiOn.
IT'S IMMENSE RESOURCES.
Total Coal Output for the Year,
548,443 Tons.
ASSESSMENT rs s44. o46 ATS.
Census Gives e5,O31, Leading ALI
Other Counties.
ASSESSMENT IS s44.o45,2
vast Extent Of It's Lumber and Agrieul-
turaI Products-The Iron Mines-Pro-
Iinc white River Valley Rapid
Settlement Of the snoqualmie Re-
gion-On the Marrow Gauge Railroad
Growth and Prosperity Of Towns.

The development of the resources Of
Washington placed King county in the
lead Of all counties in the state in popula-
ton and wealth. The earlier immigration
of the state was largely drawn elsewhere
10 Olympia, steilacoorn, Port Townsend,
whatcom and Vancouver. But in the
progress Of the states development the
tide Of population and capital was at
tracted by natural advantages, and as q re-
suit King county today excels all the
counties Of the state in popula-
ton, wealth, the volume Of its commerce
and the value Of It's products. The most
rapid and substantial material advance
ment and the heaviest investment
Of capital have enriched King county.
In 1870 the population OF King county
was only l,T66. In 1850 this had increased
TO e,s4l. The census of 1890 places the
population at IS o3i, gain Of s5l per cent.
In ten years. Following are the statistics
of the population Of the county from the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

ern extremity Of Lake Washington The
united waters of the lake and rivers DOW
together westward about two miles. where
they meet the White river Near the
junction Of the Cedar and Black rivers IS
located the town Of Renton. IN the center
OF the vide area of fertile bottom lands
formed by the valleys of the three rivers
II Is most prosperous rural VII
iage, the trading center OF rich
agricultural region It's population Is
about 500 1t Is located on the Columbia
q Puget Sound railroad. about two miles
from Black River Junction. the point
where this road joins the Northern Pacific.
The Lake Washington belt line, nov
under construction, passes through the
town, and will afford increased transporta-
ton facilities in the thriving community.
There are rich deposits of coal just back OF
the town, from which large quantities
have been shipped. There are several ex-
tensive dairy and stock ranches near the
place. E. u .Smithers, who plated the town,
one of the earliest pioneers of Puget sound,
still resides near the place on his vell-in-
proved ranch. Senator Watson c. Squire
owns tine stock farm on Black river. one
half mile distant, which he has found 3
source Of pront. Dr.. Bagiey, OF Seattle,
also owns hne ranch adjoining Senator
Sqmre's. A large number of people have
settled In the town during the past year.
A strong impetus TO its advancement was
given by the location Of the belt line
through the town. 1t is at this point that
the Franklin and Newcastle lines Of the
Columbia 4 Puget Sound railroad join
number of residences have been erected IN
Renton during the past year, among them
being the beautiful home of P. Gibbins-
The town has q substantial basis, main
tanned as il is by the trade of an agricul-
tural district of unequalled richness
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
Franklin.

Two miles beyond Black Diamond, on
the Columbia & Puget Sound railroad. is
the Oregon Improvement company's
Franklin mine and the town of Franklin,
on Green river. The location of this town
is most romantic, built on the narrow
shelves Of the precipitous wall of the
Green river canyon. about 600 feet above
the rushing water. The river has cut a
narrow and deep gorge, through
which it rushes and tumbles
over cascades The scenery is of
the widest and most rugged character
The town of Franklin contains about 500
people. The output of the mine this year
has been reduced, owing to the fact that
the company has employed its force in
developing another vein. As soon as the
slope which is now being driven is COM
pleted, the product of the mine viii be
greatly increased. In this mine is en-
ployed one of the most powerful and best
engines on the Pacinc coast.
Franklin is the terminus of the Columbia
Il Puget Sound railroad. 1t terminates at
a point only about three miles distant
from the Cascade line of the Northern
Pacihc at Palmer.
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Other Towns.

Northern Pacihc railroad at White river,
is supported largely by manufacturing OF
shingles for Eastern shipment and farms
adjacent 10 the town,
Palmer Is also located on the same rail-
road at Green river, is supported largely
by trade from the coal mines of Durham
and kangley, and Is noted for its trout
fishing.
A postofdce has just been established ai
Veazie, where a logging camp is located,
and a large amount Of timber il being
shipped to the Sound to De manufactured
into lumber
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
THE sNooUALMIE REGION.
Valuable for It's Coal and Iron, and
Noted for It's Hops.


The great Snoqualmie region, comprising
the eastern portion of King county north
of the Cedar river, embracing the valley of
the Snooualnie, its three forks and its
tributaries, Tokul creek and Tolt river.
has during the past year been invaded by
a number of home-seeking immigrants
larger than the entire population of the
district one year ago. No less than 1000
settlers have here begun making homes
during the year, penetrating far
into the foothills of the Cas-
cades, and up its fertile valleys
This region is marvellous IN its natural
wealth, containing more timber and
mineral riches than can be found within
any other equal area on the Coast. The
hills and mountains are scanned with coal.
iron and other minerals. Dense forests of
heavy timber cover the valleys, uplands
and foothills, extending to the timber
line of the Cascades; and the valleys. hIled
with the product Of ages of erosion of
the Cascades by the swift noun
tain torrents. contains thousands of acres
of the richest agricultural land. That
this region has 50 long remained undevel-
oped is the wonder of all acquainted with
its unestImated wealth. To its wealth in
three great staples of modern industry
timber. coal and iron-csn be added the
advantage of its location directly back Of
Seattle, reached by the Seattle, Lake Shore
& Eastern railroad, and just opposite the
great gap of the Cascades known as Sno-
oualmie pass The reclamation of this
rich wilderness by the courageous settlers
who are nov pouring in will contribute an
enormous increase 10 the wealth of Seattle,
KING county. snd Washington. The Sno-
aualmie valley lies west of the Samish ba-
sin, separated from it by divide about sir
miles wide and lying nearly north
and south About twenty-five miles I'D
the river from the northern line of the
county It branches into three forks, tie
north fork penetrating the mountains of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
WHITE RIVER VALLEY.
A Region Of Great Wealth and Remark
able Fertility.

The proximity of the city of Seattle, in
surfing good market for all produce, has
made the famous White river valley the
wealthiest farming region in Washington.
One thousand dollars per acre has, in
some instances, been refused for farms in
this valley. and that price is not excessive
If land is worth what it viii pay taxes and
interest on. The soil has been found to be
over 100 feet in depth, composed of the
silt Of the mountains and vegetable mould.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
Slaughter.

The town of Slaughter, situated IN the
center Of this fertile region, near the con-
fiuence OF White and Green rivers, has at
tanned position of soiid growth and pros
perity on the solid basis of the productive
wealth of this region. Three years ago
Slaughter was literally in the woods, not
on the map. Today there Is thrifty pop
ulation Of nearly loo people, engaged
prosperousIy in various pursuits. The
hop product leads all others in magnitude
and quality, und agricultural products Of
greatest variety and superior quality are
grown in the immediate vicinity.
The past year has witnessed important ad-
ditions 70 industries. among which are the
porter and ale brewery, which has largely
increased its plant. The sawrnilI and
planning mill of Miller Il Son has merged
into joint stock company. with capital
stock of So, 600, and many improvements
viii be made Two shingle-mills are in
operation, turning ont 5000 shingles, en-
ploying about forty men c. H. French
has built Inc brick building, which viii
soon be occupied by National bank. A
new coal mine has been discovered three
miles north of town and is being devel-
oped- The Slaughter Sun, Of which u. L.
Sherry is editor. is an enterprising paper.
The town of Slaughter has, on the whole,
been very prosperous during the year, and,
with its surroundings, its prosperity Is
certain to continue
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
Gilman.


The Samamish lies between the Sno-
quslmie valley and Lake Washington.
Properly speaking. Lake Washington is a
continuation Of the Samamish waterway.
The Samanish slough, the outlet of Sam
anish lake, lows southwark and curves 70
the west and enters Lake Washington. in
which the current is south The Seattle.
Lake Shore & Eastern railway, in coming
westward from the Snoqualrnie pass
leaves the Snoqualmie valley be-
low the falls and crosses the divide
to the Samamish or Squak valley, follow
ing it down around Lake Washington TO
Seattle. About one mile above the head
of Samamish lake is the town of Gilman.
situated in what the old settlers persist in
calling Squak valley. Immediately tribu-
tary to Gilman are the rich hop, dairy and
garden ranches OF the fertile bottom lands.
This valley has been settled since rs6b.
This valley was a favorite hunting and
fishing ground of the Indians, who warned
the early pioneers that it was their ilfihce.
and that they would kill ali settlers
who invaded it. Joseph Bush, who resides
on his ranch near Gilman, is the only one
of the original settlers now living. In the
early SOS coal vas discovered in the hill
back of Gilman. and several loads taken
out and transported On Squak lake and
down the slough to Seattle by Lake Wash
ington. The coal lands afterwards became
the property of the Seattle Coal & Iron
Company. who have during the past three
years developed one fthe largest mines of
the county. This mine now employs 80
men and its daily output Is at present
only exceeded by the Black Diamond
mine. From 400 to 500 tons per
day are mined and shipped to
the company's bunkers az Smiths Cove.
Gilman's population is about go. 1t is
situated AZ the head Of Squak valley. The
valley narrows at this point and continues
southwark, where il is known as Upper
squak large number of settlers have
entered the upper valley during the past
year The population Of the entire region
tributary 10 Gilman has increased fully
IS per cent. Much new land has been
opened up on the old farms as
veil IS By new settlers On the
summit of the hills each side of the
valley are found lakes and fertile
bottoms which are being settled On the
summit inst east Of Mcmahon station, on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
THE LrnnFR IrnrgrHY.

The lumber industry of Puget sound
was born in King county. The first steam
sawmill on the Sound was erected in Seat
tie thirty-eight years ago. Although log
ging has been carried on in the county for
nearly forty years, the great body Of the
timber remains practically untouched. A
conservative estimate would place the
amount Of merchantable timber get stand
ing in the county at 1900. 10000 feet
The entire eastern portion of the county is
covered with dense forest of the heaviest
FIR, cedar, hemlock and spruce, covering
the bottom lands of the valleys, the foot
hills and slopes Of the Cascades TO the tim
Der line, untouched by the logger's axe.
WEALTH OF AGRICULTURE
The agricultural resources OF King ccun-
ty rival the wealth of timber and coal Ex-
tending through the western portion Of
the county from the southern boundary 20
the head of Elliott bay and lower end of
Lake Washington, and separated from Ad-
miralty inlet by narrow divide, are the
broad, level bottom lands formed by the
White. Stuck ,sDuwsmish, Black and Cedar
rivers, q region unexcelled by any Of the
famous valleys of the Old World
for fertility and productiveness. The
bottoms on upper Lake Washing
ton, extending up the Samamish
slough, Lake Samamish and Isaquah or
Squak, form another system Of fertile
valley lands of unexcelled productiveness
Along the valley of the Snoqualmie river,
and penetrating far into the Cascade range
along the valleys of its tributaries, Tolt
river, Tokui creek and its north, south and
middle forks form an extensive agricul-
tural region in the eastern portion of the
county.
Nearly one-half of the acreage of hops
of the state of Washington is in King
county. About 2, 400 acres were harvested
last season. yielding over 5000. 600 pounds,
bringing into King county about 81, o00, 900
In foreign gold.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

p-s..ss ssr.ninx chair cars run through srn-,
T,s s.aIa 20 tnieago without change VIA -.
5000 80, a. g Martin, general agent. 10
agent, city dock - = o<1aWln.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

the county was commenced about twenty
years ago, and the product Of the couaty
now comprises nearly one-half of the en-
tire coal output Of the state The first ship
rnent Of King county coal was made In
1871. when 4,9is tons we're shipped 70 San
Francisco. After Commencement bay
had been finally selected as the
terminus of the Northern Pacific
railroad by the iand-boorning ele-
nseut Of the company, and all the power Of
that gigantic corporation exerted to make
Tacoma the metropolis Of the Northwest
without rival. it was, TO q large extent,
the wealth Of King county's coal nelds
that enabled Seattle TO maintain victorl-
Gus warfare with her powerful antagonist
A narrow gauge railroad vas built TO Rem
ton and Newcastle mines by undaunted
citizens. The new road brought Ia 100 tons
Of coal daily TO Seattle and paid large
dividends from the beginning. From this
time the coal product has steadily
increased During the past year King
county's mines have yielded 543. 4s3 tons Of
the mineral fuel Thousands Of acres Of
the richest coal helds Of the Snoqualrnie,
Green, Raging, Black, Cedar and snohom-
ish rivers have yet TO be opened The pro-
duct of the mines Of the county at present
developed for the past year, with the out
put Of December estimated, Is as follows:
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on THE MARROW GAUGE ROAD.

cultural and Mineral Resources.
The Cedar river, on its way 20 the
Sound, empties into the Black river, the
outlet Of Lake Washington, At the south
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The total population Of the state is
S4s.5i6, of which 10 per cent, or about one
fifth, resides in King county.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

King county's relation to other counties
In the state Is shown by the figures of the
Federal census. which give the population
Of the three principal counties as follows:
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Spokane .....-................... ,402
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-30
In the House Of His Friends.

NOuIutu IL u hVuSC W.
In the passage of the a~nti-free pass bill, the
Legislature cast q stigma upon Governor Till
man. The act may be construed as y rehec-
ton especially and notably upon the Govern
or, whom they knew had been travelling on
free passes.
By their act they virtually said that the
Governor had been committing a reprehensi-
BILE act-one even as bad as he had himself
depleted it to be in his campaign speeches.
They may figure and refine as they phase,
but their act stands out as q reproach to the
Governor.
The other officers were merely brought In
incidentally.
The whole act was aimed at him, and 1t is
astonishing to US that a professedly Ttllrnan
Legislature should allow Mr.. Haskell to lead
or force them into passing the Act. we
can't believe hat the members Intentionally
meant TO cast any reflection on the Governor,
and are disposed to think that they must
nave voted for the measure hurriedly, and
without giving the matter due reflection.
The Legislature had IL perfect right to snut
the Governor when he presumed too far on
prerogative of the Legislator, but we are
amazed to think that q Tillman Legislature
should pass the anti-free pass bill at the sug'
~gestion of Mr.. Haskell, who 1t is thought, Il
not a great admirer of Mr.. Tillman.
On n dead level, it makes very little differ
ence about the free pass business, but undel
the circumstance the Legislature administer
ed a most severe rebuke to the Governor. His
friends had no business to cast this stigma
upon him, and instead Of joining his enc
mics, they should have defended him against
the artful assault of Mr.. Haskell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-30

with lust pride be looks back over a long life
Of usefulness, with the consciousness tnat ne
never wavered or faltered In the discharge OF
his duty. Even last Winter, IN ms oIo age,
he remained at his post OF duty when many a
younger man would have yielded In the or
deal. He was required to run trains all day
between Abbeville and Hodges-the last train
arriving at Hodges about ten O'Clock al
night. and after shifting the train, he went 70
bed to rise at four o'clock next morning. he
was put to this severe test for months last
winter, but he remained at his post through
1t all. a
at Abbeville and we looked TO the arrival OF
the train for latest news When he had i'm
portant news, he always blew "a iong WINS.
tler as he approached the town, and many OF
the few people who were left In town would
hurry oi.meet the train.
One evening at the breaking out OF tne war
the whistle blew louded and longer than ever
before. A great multitude rushed to the STA
tion and as the train rolled up to the depot
Mr.. Syfan, with q look and tone that thrilled
every heart. exclaimed: "Hostilities nave
commenced.' This was the first intimation
that the "Star OF the West had been fired
mon by the confederate batteries, and every
heart was filled with thoughts as to the reait-
ties Of war. Mnny of our men were already
encamped on the islnnds near charleston as ION
scious that their services would he needed In
a conflict which promised perils and dangers,
hardships and privations. =,
During the war Mr.. Syfan carried away all
the soldiers. who took the train at Aooeyiile.
but before he had carried them all away he
began to bring them back, the first OF whom
was noble young Allen, who In the Moultrie
House. in n momept of playfulness, ran
against the bayonet OF a comrade. whiGn
pierced his eye and entered the brain. He
went from the Aston Homein Abhevtlle, and
was the first Confederate soldier who lost his
life In the wal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-30
HIS LAST OFFICIAL VISIT.
Captain Dodson Comes to AbBeville
..-Notes OF HIS Splendid Wook.

superintendent ]. A. Dodson, Of the {. Il G..
was1n town last Thursday. He came In his
special car, and remained only q short time.
Abbeville has q good friend In Captain bod
son: BE has done more for Us in six months
at the @. d G. depot than has been lone for as
in forty years. 4
dc has given polite and efficient agents and
telegraph operators, and he hRs. given rs q
double line OF telegraph wires TO Hodges.
Besides. he has given us o night watchman
who Is also a telegraph operator. gnder the
present management we may send or receive
o telegram at almost any time OF the night or
The new depot Is beautiful and attractive,
and the grounds around 1t have been made
hard and splendid TO walk upon, even In the
wettest OF weather.
The side track, or the main track, which
has been extended to Oil mill is q great
Improvement in every way, and we hope that
the company may be fully rewarded for'their
generous outlay. Superintendent j. A.
Dodson having brought about ell these n
other desirable changes, 1t Is reasonable to-
state that our people are sorry that he fs
In Atlanta We are not acquainted with Cap
tain Dodson's successor on thee. d g., but
we trust that he Will not forget Abbeyille.
And We further trust that he Will not inter.
fere' with the present splendid schedule
which is being run. We can o get the Co
day, instead OF at four O'Clock, as formerly,
and we can now leave or come back to Able
Vile at ALMOST any hour. A better schedule
could not be arranged for us, and Mr.. Super
intendent, Just you let It alone. II you please.
superintendent Dodson will not again in.
his official capacity visit AbbevDle. but for
him the latch string OF ou doors are on the
outside. We will be glad to see you, and
Well be sure TO call to see you when We go 70
Atlanta.