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From time to ume Tor n number of
years certain of our citizens have gone TO
Canada, but it cannot be said hat we are
proud of them. Now we are going to
give Miss Canada a look at our teachers
Uncle Sans favorite children. We APP
prehend that this will settle the question
Of annexation. BY the way, everybody is
going via the Wabash road. If you do
not wish to travel alone, or in bad com
pany, use that line from Chicago. Two
daily trains right through to Toronto.
, 1891-07-26
ARE You GOING A S

II so you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY? Because in the first place it is
to many Of the principal cities of the East
the
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and elc-
giant
RECLINING CHAIRS and. from
poiptl 10 the Rocky Mountain region, on
all through trains,
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to cap
the climax OF luxury, all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
G. NJ. HAMPsoN,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
l22f Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-07-26
Roy.. nere,s Your Chance.

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darning, patching and
buttons sewcd on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY d.
, 1891-07-26

Iae largest stock of fine brandies. old
WHISTLES. choice tiqueurs and superine
cigars ct GEORGE Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
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CHAPTER III.

This story vas commenced sunday, July
y Partle De IrIf e bu-k number. can bit u
them at this OH 'r -
, 1891-07-26

Wisdom's Roberune Is the only thing
nov used by fashionable women to per
netnate a beantltnl cnmnlexinn.
, 1891-07-26

Wisdoml's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of sever
weather.
, 1891-07-26
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECES.

Mr.. lon I eoria, Ill. writes:
USED one box of q az, Pills previous to
my second confinement: hey worked like
a charm. Would pay $40 for a box
rather than do without them. as they
have proved a Godsend to me-" Write
Usage Medicine COMPANY. Wichita, Kas.,
for particulars, and their book to wives
mailed free. Sold by druggists. Sold by
w. N. Hunt. ChevepnH
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NOTES FROM DIFFERENT TRADES.

Carpenters report work very scarce. They say
there are present from 200 to 500 carpenters in
are working at present. The general feeling in
the trade is that the season viii afford a fair
amount OF work, tough many Of them, perhaps
GER reporter, express more or less doubt.
Painters report work very dull. The approx
mate number Of painters in the city could not
be ascertained. as it is one OF the trades at
which great many work who are not, strictly
speaking, painters. The number of iourneyrnen
painters in the city who know sufficient about
the trade to be properly classed as painters, viii
probably not exceed fifty.
stonecutters say that work IL picking up very
fast in their trade that within the past few DAYS
the majority OF the stonecutters in the city have
secured employment. and that the outlook 10
good for the coming season. not only in Seattle,
but all along the Sound Union men say there
are about lbs members OF the craft in the city.
Printers report work rather dull in the trade
generally. This is due chiefly TO the number of
men thrown idle by the sale of the Journal and
Timss. They say that there are about 2u9 COM
to l5o are employed with moderate regularity
Bricklayers are mostly idle, only about twenty
being at work out of about 10 said TO be in the
city. Most OF the union men express consider
able doubt on the prospects for the trade the
coming season. They think work will probably
be scarce.
Piasterers are nearly all idle. Union men say
there are about scventy-five plasterers in the
city, and only about i've or six are at work.
They think the coming season will be fair for
work IN the trade, though not Is good as the
season past.
The hod-carriers are in about the same posi-
fifty to seyenty-fiye men follow hod-carrying
alone for living, and at present, they say, they
are practically all idle. They do not worry over
the outlook Tor the coming season.
Longshorenen report work fair for this sea-
son of the year, and anticipate good season in
their line OF work.
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Removal.

II viii be 4 source of pleasure to the m.pv
patrons of the "Dcnver Market" TO see them in
their new and commodious quarters at the cor
quarters OF Frsuenthai Bros. have been com
pietely transformed and arranged with Wow
10 the unusual convenience and comfort of ma
propriefors OF the Denver Market to be able to
say uuthIuiy that they have the best arranged
rooms Tor their peculiar lire of business on the
Pacific coast, If not west of Chicago Each ,fa
psrtment seems to be exactly in the right place.
ana customers can be accommodated with a dis
ratch THAT would be impossible in market ar
ranged With less watchful eye Tor conven-
fence The splendid reputation OF the Denver
Market, thar has been built up by years OF toll
and good business principles. win be more than
the past. they will keep the best that the market
adords The name epenver Market has been
snmcient guarantee of the quality OF the PRO
dnce sold, and this new evidence of enfernris~
and prosperity is the natural result of q knsi
noes we'll conducted
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. N. II. Paxop, assessor OF walla Walls
county, and Mr.. D. X. Mcdonald, assessor OF
Lincoln county, are at the Arlington hotel. Mr..
]. W. Sprague, Of Sprague, is with them
Mr.. Ben libby, superintendent OF the Parrott
mine, Butte City, Mont, and son Ben, are in the
city. Master Ben is guest OF Mr.. Abe Heyman
and sister.
Mrs. J. f. Nichols, of Fremont, will leave Sun
day evening on the steamer Puebla for Southern
California, where she goes In search OF health.
Mr.. +. l. Powell, Portland manager OF the
Associated Press, and Mr.. Max Shiliock, of the
Oreg0nicn, are In the city.
Mr. Seymour Jones, MIR. George Fl. Mcguire
and Mr.. John n. Plat, Of Anacortes, are az the
Grand.
Mr.. william wsMcCarnmen, of the United
States army, is at the Grand hotel.
Mr.. w. P. McElwain is confined TO his room
with slight attack of Ia grippe.
Mr.. N. Teal and Mr.. G. c. Teal, OF Portland.
are at the Rainier.
Mr.. r E.. Gibbons, of snoqualmie, 10 at the
enoqualmie hotel
DR.. r. Mitchell, of Washington City, is at the
Grand.
Mr. L. Mason, of Atlanta, is at the Diller hotel.
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HOT CHASE AFTER A THIEF.

"A Stout Shoe Dealer Loses HIS bIe1sus
But Receivers His Boots.
''Stop him. Stop hint" was the coarse shout
heard on West street last evening about .
o'clock, and in an instant fifty heads were seen
protruding through the doorS OF the score OF
commission houses in the vicinity OF Marion
street, to see man running across West street.
on Marion, with the speed Of foxhound. Inc
width OF the street behind him, At an equally
rapid gait, ran stout man, without any hat on
his head, putting like one who bad
just finished a six-round glove con-
test with John T.. Sullivan, shouting
at the top of his voice, between pufs "Stop
him Stop him. Everybody started in pur-
suit. but just at that time the man without any
hat had crossed West street and, STOPPING down,
picked up pair OF long rubber boots, while the
pursued lodged in through the alley on the LEI,
and made good his escape
The situation was soon explained by the man
who gave the chase, Mr.. Raymond. OF the firm
of Raymond a. Co., shoe dealers in the Colman
block. He said the fellow had stolen the boots
from in front of his store, and a man who saw
him told Mr.. Raymond. That gentleman started
after the thief. who promptly quickencd his gait
TO q run, and dropped the boots that he might
increase his speed. Mr.. Raymond was satisfied
TO give up the chase when he recovered the
ro1a
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LABOR NOTES.

The White Cooks and Walters Union has
posted up q set Of rules In the Central Labor
Union bali for the government OF its members
in relation TO employers. One rule provides
that any member who may become intoxicated
while on duty shall be subject to heavy fine.
Another provides that no employe shall leave an
employer without due notice or until his sue
place.
TIE first Knights of Labor assembly organized
in Seattle was Local Assembly 3.4i3, established
in August, 1886 since then six more assemblies
have been organized, but one has virtually
lapsed. r. &c
from various parts of the state at the convention
Of the Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners,
left the city yesterday morning to return home.
The Knights of Labor assemblies viii hold .
joint meeting tomorrow evening in their hall In
the Kline & Rosenberg building.
The status of the bakers strike remains I'M
rhau0ed
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A REASON GIVEN.
why IL Pays to Build Homes Instead OF


"Nevers pay out without an equivalent, 10 q
maxim of political economy The man who
continually pays rent, at the end of years
has nothing to show for it, while he
who pays each month toward his own home
Is constantly accommodating wealth. There are
many Seattle people who appreciate these facts
and who are contemplating domestic South
Park seems to be q favored locality now. There
are some good reasons for this, as can be seen by
the following facts regarding that location:
The Valley street electric railway ID being sur
veyed and will land the residents OF South Park
from the heart of Seattle in few minutes for q
scent fare.
The property is nearer the city than lots on the
North side at four times the price.
1t Is only two miles from the south end OF
Elliott bay the only natural and great CONNER
cial center of Seattle.
The lots are cleared. on river bottom land. free
from marsh or overflow, aud there are no rocks
to blast or hills to grade. aud South Park is no
feet above high water mark at the wharyes and
docks In Seattle, making it dry, healthy and Civ
ing perfect drainage.
1t is the only entrance to the city for all East
ern and Southern railroads, and Immediately
adjacent to the only terminal grounds for such
roads.
There is a clear crystal spring at South Park.
SUFFICIENT to supply 5000 families. which will be
piped to all parts of the addition, thereby sup
plying pure cold water, absolutely free from all
impurities
An industrial school has been built and il in
operation. and there is also good public school,
giving the best educational facilities.
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BREvIrIEs.

Mr.. J. J. Williams, the popular comedian who
has delighted Seattle audiences in eileen Oge"
and the "Shaugbraun," left this morning for
Portland to I'll an engagement in that city.
DIR. Giddings has returned from his trip East
and will be at his office, 223 Seattle block, 70
business on Monday, February %
Messrs. Kennedy, Rankin and Conrad have
opened a reporting and typewriting ONCE In
rooms Is and s. Sullivan building.
The funeral Of Mrs. May Mills. who died at
her home in Edmouds Friday, occurred at Bon
ney & Stewards yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Luke McRedmond was called away unex-
pectedly yesterday 10 the sick bed of his son
Richard at Los Gatos, Cal.
Maggie. 1jmonths-old daughter of James
Shields, of 3cs Orion street, died yesterday OF
Group.
Orlo Sanders, aged 90 years, died of typhoid
fever at his residence, s0l Seventh street, last
evening.
St. Johns Lodge today, l o clock pm.-FuneraL
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The Denver Republican says: The completion of
railway connecting Seattle with the Canadian
Pacific road is one of the most important among
recent events in the Northwest lt is important
not only for Seattle, but also for the whole
Northwestern country. 1t Will have tendency
to build mp commerce between Washington and
British Columbia. and it will be particularly
Washington and of British Columbia, competi-
ton in freight rates. The Northern Pacific and
the Canadian Pacific are thus brought into d.
rect competition with each other. The people
of that part of the country showed their appre-
citation OF this event by celebrating it in fitting
manner.
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MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
Tho Boys Take Kindly to the Learning
Of Hands.

The manual training work in the High school
begun about month ego with the organization
OF class of thirty-six boys in carpentry, is sue
ceeding admirably, ii the boys' interest in-the
work is any indication. Each boy in the class Is
given two periods of two hours each week to
work at the bench with the tools. They work
from l.O to $50, remaining one hour after
school 10 dismissed. The boys have manifested
growing interess in the work from the begin
ming and eagerly look forward to their working
days Many Of them are acquiring a great pro-
ficicncy in the use OF tools. Several simple ar
ticles of school furniture needed for some of the
departments are being made by the class.
class in mechanical drawing has been
organized from the membership of the class in
carpentry.
Another class. composed of members of the
higher classes, has been formed for q course in
mechanical projection drawing.
The girls are being trained in industrial draw
Ing, the work nearest to manual training that
can be provided for them at present
There can be no extension of the manual
training work until more school room IL pro-
yided. "This problem Of school room Is really
getting serious" said Professor Heston, princi-
pal OF the High school, yesterday to reporter of
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT "There are enough
eighth grade pupils who viii be qualified to
enter the high school al the close OF the year, TO
fill the whole school. Besides these we will
have from l50 to 160 pupils who are now in the
High school. We have now in the first year class
OF the High school eighty four pupils"
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Must Mix Their orr Druv..

Dr. George II. T. Sparkling. city physician, and
his assistant, DR.. T. +. Heliker, were busy all
day yesterday, selecting and preparing a list of
drugs and chemicals, which they Will use in the
treatment of city patients. The recent action of
the board OF public works in providing that the
city physician shall prepare his own medicines
LOT city charges is the cause of the extra work.
Today or tomorrow the city physician will have
completed his list and he viii present il to the
board OF public works, which win pass upon it,
and purchase the necessary chemicaia
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PRAISE FOR COUNCILMAN DOW.
Testimony 10 His Integrity From His
Old Texas Home.

u
The publication In the INSTANTANEOUS OF
the anonymous letter received by Councilman
Matthew Dow, OF Ballard, threatening to pub
lish diacreditabe facts about his life at Bolton.
Tex. has brought ont testimony to his good
reputation while residing in that city. He has
received letter from J. T. Miller, president OF
the Bolton National bank. dated February Is.
which reads:
"To trhom rsdy concern: Mr.. Matthew
Dow. a Scotchman by birth, came to this town,
Bolton, Tex, about twelve years ago. During
that time had a great deal OF business with
him. He did considerable work for me and
from time to time sold him great deal OF
property, both personal and real. He was con-
tractor and had need for large sums of money
which furnished him from time TO time al he
needed it. It was also necessary for him to
make large bonds for the faithful per
torrance OF public contracts l with
others went these bonds and
In many other ways he had TO call on his friends
for favors. Now in all these matters and In
every other matter touching the honesty, In
tegrity and good character Mr.. Dow has sus-
tanned In every respect. Long before he left
here he settled TO the last cent he owed anyone.
] beg to say our city sustained quite q loss when
VIC lost Mr.. Dow. We found him CAPABLE and
willing to join any enterprise that came UP, and
give all the aid and assistance he could to
promote public interests. We beg to recommend
him to the business public as q man in whom
confidence may be rcposed and NAV be trusted
and relied on TO comply with any contract he
may make. He had the confidence OF this
cOmmuuity"
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A Fable.

The cornet said TO the piccolo
"let us to the meeting co."
The piccolo said: "Iets our friends invita-
While call, yoc the invitations write"
In response musical crowd arrived;
The bass viol TO preside contriyed
In his hoarsest, deepes; notes,
On question he called for votes
whats the best music house in town"
drown.
The mandolin, guitor and drum,
Piano. harp and dull tum-tum,
Together with all the rest OF the crowd
Called out strong and very loud:
..Pettis' Is the best in town.
Who doesn't buy there is a clown"
l,otS Front street
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Ii is quite desirable in Western washiur-
ton that early vegetables be planted within the
next thirty days, ana at the present prices of
the same q small garden will more than Keen a
family River Park lots. all ready for the plow.
ana me best IN the addition, st 'loe each, on
small pay nfents, offer extra iusiucemenfs IN
those who desire home tract that can also he
utilized Tor gardening and fruit The connie
ton OF the Valley Street railroad through this
addition will place the sane SIS near the csnras
OF the clty as Fremont and over mile nearer
than Ballard. Gould 4 Whitworth, olympic
block. handle this addition
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ganization. Mr. Smith writes that he II pleas
sntly situated and hard ct work in the Sunday
school and other parish work He spent the
Sunday after Christmas in Salt Lake City, where
he addressed congregation of 10 in the the
ater. Mr.. Smith reports the existence OF avery
the Denver Rio GFsnde TO Denver Was . very
enjoyable one, and Marshall pass, 1900 feef
high, was crossed By moonlight, making the
scenic grandeur OF that route doubiy grand
Mr. smith writes that he has lost none Of his in
terest in Seattle and his late charge, and remem-
bers his friends here with the liveliest interest
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A sham Chimney Starts a Fire.

fire alarm sent in from box No. 5, last even
ing was oecasioned by blaze in a story and q
half frame dwelling on Eleventh street near
iesler avenue. The building was owned by q
shoemaker named 7. Finnegin. aud the fire
The chimney consisted merely of few lengths
of terrs Gotta pipe, and inside the kitchen the
hue was lathed about and plastered TO initiate q
brick chimney. BY the sfove-pipc slipping ont,
sparks caught ON the lathing and In lew
moments the roof was all ablaze. The fire
department was promptly on the ground and
put the fire out Damage, 500; fully insured
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ABOUT THEArRICAL BENEFITS.



posing Individual Benefits.
Manager Cordray during a brief conversation
with . PosTIETELLIGENCER reporter yesterday
dwelt on the question of benefits and expressed
his views plainly and with his usual manly sim
cerity.
II am opposed to the practice OF giving bene-
fits to the leading members of q company who
usually receive the latest salaries and carry
away the most money when their engagement is
terminated. 1t. in my opinion, works hard
ship and an injustice on the minor players and
the poor supers who also do hard work. Then
again there 10 the orchestra and its leader. All
these people would be called into requisition at
benefit, and would be completely overlooked
when distribution of the receipts is made.
have conyersed with many of the leading the
atrical managers Of the country and in no in
stance have found one of them who considered
it anything but an imposition on the public and
nuisance to the manager. II breeds jealousy.
discomfort and bitterness. It discriminates in
favor Of the few against the interests of many.
IL In not given in the interest of charity and in
reality does not help those who are in need of
assistance Benefits were originally intended
for charitable purposes and should be strictly
confined to that line"
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block, corner Of Front and Marion strccts At
Q recent meeting the following officers were
elected: Dictator, w. J. Rremheld: vice dtcfa-
tor. William Decker: assistant dictator. George
Mills: reporter. Henry Z. Burke; financial re-
porter, r. X Hill; treasurer, d. Horton; chap
lain. lillian HarveTstrump; guide, n Piafh:
guardian. +. kackulfy: sentinel, j. Arthur;
trustees Richard Osborne, ]. 81. Ripley, Will
lam Decker. J. n Ripley took the chair - past
dictator
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A GLORIOUS CHANCE.


Spring will soon be upon us ana the wav
parties are buying lots in Brooklyn would make
you open your eyes. Nothing succeeds like sue
cess and success is yours If YOU will buy some
choice lots in this charming suburb
wonderful Improvements in the past thirty
days have taken place.
Graded streets, sidewalks the best solid i'm.
provements of all kinds under way. James 4
Moore, los Columbia street
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Are You Ruptured :

At the solicitation of certain physicians of Sc
attic an expert trussftter is here for q few DAYS
from Minneapolis 70 attend a special number of
cases and he will on Monday and Tuesday make
examinations of all eases sent to him at rooms
lIS-ili Grand hotel. free of expense Ask your
physician for references as TO II. H. Molloy
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THE RUG SALE.
A Large Attendance All Yesterday
Some Spirited Kidding

Large Attendance All Yesterday
Some Spirited Bidding.
The auction sale of rugs by the Costikyan
Brothers. at l,2l9 Front street, was well attended
yesterday morning and afternoon. and in the
evening over 100 were present, the largest
number that has yet been there. The bidding
was spirited mt times, but many of the rugs
went for very low prices The gem of the
collection, the large antique Kurdistan. valued
at $ioo0, was sold to Mr.. W. H. Humphrey for
$oG The second finest rug went TO Mr.. W. E.
Bailey for something over 500.
The sale by catalogue will be continued Mon.
day morning and afternoon, and Tuesday morn
Ing, afternoon and evening. During all of
Wednesday there will be "hit or miss sale" at
which buyer can select any rug and have il
put up at auction
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TRANSFER AND MESSENGERS.
New Company to supply Them Gain.
ing in Popular Favor.

The United Transfer and Messenger Company,
which began business on February l, in the
basement of the Llewellyn- Dodge building, has
already secured q liberal portion of public
patronage.
Robert Chambers, a man of much experience in
the business and we'll known in Seattle The
rolling stock of the company is all of the latest
and most elegant style, including hacks, CUR.
neys and all sorts of livery service, and will re-
spond promptly to all calls. The parcel delivery
and messenger service of the company is prompt
and reliable Messenger boys with winged feet
the proverbial Islander on the part of the errand
bow.
The company is reached by telephone A. and
will provide the best service at the lowest price
Drsys, trucks and express wagons for freight
transportation can always be procured. Coal in
any quantity can be uplied at all times to any
part OF the city.