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GAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3-Serator stan
ford's stallion Sport, eight years old, record
2;224 died Of pneumonia and Inflammation
Of The bowels last night. The disease 1t
Polo Alto seems to b. epidemic. Bad water
is supposed to be the cause. Nearly all the
thoroughbreds have been turned out on
account of sickness. The Hobart stock
farm and San Jose stables have also suf-
fered severely. Sport was the most beaut-
iful horse over brought to Palo Alto. Ills
sire WINS Piedmont, and dam SJntngS do
hawk, aud ho could not have been pur
chased for SO, 0OO
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CLOSING HOURS IN THE SENATE
Members Review the Work of tho SEES
sion-The Nice-PresIdent's Address.

sion-The Nice-President's Address.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-When the Senate
had reassemblod Mr.. Pettigrow Chairman
of the quedro- centennial committee) called
up his resolution to authorize that commit
tee or subcommittee thereof to visit
Chicago during the recess and inquire as 10
the general management there. Agreed to.
The conference report on the sundry civil
appropriation was agreed to.
Mr. Henderson spoke of the business Of
the session. 1t was unprecedented, lie said
at least for many years past, that tho cal
endar was reduced as it was now
lIr. Allison SAID the appropriations of
the first session of the DIST Congress, were
in round numbers 1868, O00, 900, aud those
of the present session $JO7, 900, 900. The
principal increases were in appropriations
for pensions and the postofice department.
There were some diminutions at the present
session, notably in deficiencies to the
amount OF -, 600 OOO, and also a elimination
Of four millions in miscellaneous approprina.
lions. Eight millions had been added to the
postoClce appropriation bill at this session,
as compared with two years ago, and yet
the postal appropriations would fall very
short of meeting the necessary expenditures
of the fiscal year 1898. Large Deficiencies
for the postoiice department and other de-
partDents would DO necessary ut tho next
session.
Mr. German said the appropriations at
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could do anything better now than let the

could do anything better now than let the
bill pass.
The bill was then ordered to q third read
ing and was passed without r. division.
Senators Perkins, Butler aud Higgins
were appointed the select committee to visit
the Indian Territory and inquire into the
complaints of the Cherokecs as to intrud-
ers.
The Senate at :0j took a recess till s p.
M, to give time for the enrolling Of the
worlds fair bill and the sundry civil bill.
Signed by tho President
WAsHINGToY, Aug 5.-The president has
signed the worlds fair bill.
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A GRAND CELEBRATION,


Which Columbus sailed
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 1.-The following
cable messages were exchanged to-day;
Ia RABIDA.
Tho PresiIent-To-lay, 400 years
ago, Columbus sailed from Pa)os discover
ing America, Tho United States ill.,; is
being Loisted this moment in front of Con-
vent La Rabida along with banners of oil
the American States. The batteries aud
ships are salutng, accompanied by tn
tLusiastic acclamations of the people, army
and navy. God bless America.
lSirnel
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DEPARTMENT or STATE, !

DT.TTNIIT 7TI.-NI VI u ME-
WAsWNGro|, Aug. B, 1892
Senior Prieto, Alcalde de ralos, L. Rabba,
Spain.
The president of the United States directs
me to cordially Acknowledge your message
of greetings. Upon this memorable day,
thus Gttingly celebrated the people of the
new Western world, in graceful reverence to
the name and fame Of Columbus, join hands
with the sons of the brave sG.lora of Palos
and Huelya, who manned the di-coyereg'
carayels. FOSTER
Secretary Of State.
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Tha E-u2tions Continue.

CATAN1A, Aug. 3,-The eruptions OF
Mount Lima have burst forth with renewed
viGor and violence. Enormous masses of
lava are issuing from the southern crater
and large stream Of molten lava has APP
peared on the eastern side.
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Ercile tho Worlds Record

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 2.-Gocrge f.
Taylor made mile in 2:l44 on safety in
Hampton Park this afternoon, breaking
the worlds record OF 2:15. The record is
officially timed.
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Chicago Insulted by Gift of
Two and a Half Millions,
Whereas She Asked for Pur-
chase Of Stock.
MR. SHERMAN SPEAKS OUT.

lie Declares 1t to DO Shame that Right
Minded Senators and Representa-
tivss were Compelled to Vote for
Such Measure to Close
Scene of Prolonged
Agony,
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Put Mo in My LittIe D.d.
am dizzy, dizzy, dizzy;
And / want tl g. to ned,
I've no appetite to eat,

And headache RACKS my head.
In other works, am suffering from bilious
bring me around al ri~nt by to-murr Nv. They
often ire headache in an aour. have found
tAcIn tho best cataurtic pin in existence. They
produce no nausea or GIL ing, but pthcir
work thor 'Urhy. lhcy ara convenient ~
carry in the vest-pJckc', and pleasant T. take.
iE yIals; - cents.
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PRoPosEp AMENDMEyrS.

IN tnis cah-ser the term every sppolniivs o-uc-s
shall expire on December 81 Of each year
Resolved. That section Of article XIX OF ths
ireeh9lders Charter be amended 50 as 20 read a.
SECTION g. II any apraintivs Office become va
cant the same shall he II ed 10 tue same manner
a. IL az the beginning Of The term. and ia. person
appointed To al ne vacancy sh eli hold for the IN
expired Term. II any elective ONCE other Than that
Of member % the city council become vacant the
CTS council shall w.taIo twenty days Thereafter.
proceed in JOINT convention to elect by ballot per-
son 70 MI such vacancy.
II the Office of member OF The city council shall
become vacant that house or branch Of The city
council 10 which such member belongsG shall,
within twenty DAYS thereafter procesi 70 e-ect uv
ballet person TO 81 such vacancy from the same
provided, that II any such vgiice shall not he lei
wi.nin the time a0ove limited, slch body OF
bodies, whose duty II may he 10 nj such Vacancy.
slAi meet and ballot AZ least once each day until
such vacancy shall have been hiied
Persons erected 10 I'll VACANCIES IN elective Offices
siatl Hoii tDe office Until the nsNt regular city
election. and at such election n person shall e
elecied 70 hold the once or the remainder Of tie
te4 n; PERSONS elected 20 Ill vacancies shali
qualify within the time af;er their election
aDd ID me same manner as prescribed for persons
Resolved that section OF article nineteen
(AlA) of the fTeehoidsEs charter be amended 50
as 70 read follows.
Sec :. Whenever The mayer shall suspend any
elective officer be shall Immediately notify the
caly council or such suspensloa and the cause
thereo and shall fsrthwlsn Cail a Joint Convention
OF the members Of said council at which he shall
present charses against such suspended ofaccr
ne shali furntsh copy Of the charges 20 said "
hesr. who shall have right appear with counsel
and make his defense The city council, In JOINT
convention as aforesaid shall speedily try such
cIicer on such charge aad tor that purpose shall
have power 20 adjourn from time TO time until the
trlal shAil be completed, - summon and compel
the attendance Of Witnesses. to hear their testt-
monr, - receive Their evidence. and 30 hear the
arguments OF counsel. AT such trial the president
Of the board Of aldermen SnaI preside, and N his
absence or disability he pres dent Of the house Ot
delegates II two-thiTds Of all the members Of the
city coancl shall by resolution ssnct!y the action
OF the mayor, then the suspended officer shall
thereby be removed frera Office.
Passed board Of aldermen this 21th day of jan
uary, 1892. A. = MILLER.
President Board al Aldermen.
Passed house o. delegates this 5th day OF Ja1u-
AIRY, 1892 r. W. Jones
President House OF DeeGates
1892. GFORGT " Hall MAYER
Flied by me this 30ih day Of January 1881
II. W. MILLER. City Clerk.
Date OF first publication, February .. 1892.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.

rursr or me ure department. VITA tne apr-ovsi or
the CITY council in JOINT convention assembled and
men, s9olect 10 the approval Of the commission.
Inc ma commission may from time TO tune re-
move o. suspend said chief OF the IRE department
~ ~ aly o. said subordinate officers or french.
liey NAV see III. for such Causes them seem
Just or proper but the sround and the or such
removal shan be entered in the record VI proceed
lnss together with the names OK the commissioners
voting tnereftr. Every apPoiniee of the TIRE de-
pSrinent must be n citizen of the United states
or COCO character for honesty and 50
ottety, anne TO read the English language.
Tor at least enc year next preceding his appoint
nent; every app0intee hereafter appointed exrept
The chief Of the lire dep rfmeut shall be 10. less
ihan tveniyone nor more thRa furtv-five years OF
age; provided. that the foregoing restriction As TO
age shall not apply 10 engineers AMI ofceTs ofrar
wise qualified and efficient. and every appoiatee
except the chief must possess slch physical quail-
hcatloDs as VIII enable him 10 pass a satisfactory
medical examination under such rules and regaIS-
tons as may be prescribed by the fire Commission
ers and the city council
Resolved. That Subdivision THIRD of section ;
OF article Nj of the freehoders charter be amended
SO as 20 read a. follows:
Third-The fire commission shall annually. or
oftener If required by The council, II they
Deem best. make report to the city council Of
any municipal legislation by them deemed neces-
sary TO improve the condition and administration
OF the IRE department, and shall report in HNe
manner fnlly TO the city council The business and
condition of the fire department, showing the NUM-
Der of alarms responded to, the estimated loss oy
each FIRE with the cause thereof during the yea;
with such other general and special Information Is
they can furnish tending 10 throw light upon the
advancement or improvement OF the department
and The necessities thereof also estimate of the
amount Of money that Will be required to pay SAL
aries and expenses OF the hre department for the
ensuing scai year. specifying In detail the items
for which the same Will be required.
Resolved That section Of article XI. of the free
holders charter be amended 50 as 10 read follows:
sec 5. The fire commissioners shall meet at least
once month al such time as they shall by resolu-
ton determine. and in such special meetings as
may be by them found TO be expedient. 4 quorum
10 do business shall consist Of three MEMBERS one
of whom may be the mayor. and the Concurrence
of majority of those present and entitled 10 vote
commission.
Passed board Of aldermen this 9th day OF jan
uary, 1892 a. 5. MILLER,
President Board of Aldermen.
Passed house Of delegates this 18th day OF Jsnu-
airy, 1892. r. W. JONES,
President House of Delegates.
Approved by this 31th day of January
1892 GEORGE W. HALL. Mayor.
Filed by me this 3Oth day OF January. 1892.
II. ". MILLER. City Clerk.
Date of first publication, February 2, 1892.
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DROPosED AMENDMENT NO. s-A PROP
i ositon 10 amend section Of article XIII. OF
the freeholders charter, adopted October /,
A D. 1880.
Resolved, That section Of article XIII. Of the
freeholders charter be amended SO as to read as
follows:
SEXTON @ The city council may subject to the
provisions of the constitution and laws of this
state and section 80 OF art Gle ". OF this char
ter from time 10 time, but az no one time 10 ex
coed in par vaiue one hundre thousand dollars,
issue bonds for and in the of the city of Sc
Rite, piedging the iaith and property Of the city
for the payment Thereof, cfthe par value of one
Thousand dollars each payable at such period as
snail be fixed by the city council, not exceeding
twenty We AFTER the dS.e thereof, with interest
not to exceed five per cent. per anDum, with sucn
further terms and conditions rs the city council
public park bonds Of the city of Seattle and shall
sell the TO the highest bidder but Mt not less
than Their par value, and the proceeds thereof
shall be paid to the city treasurer and be portion
of he city park fund. created in section OF this
article The proceeds Of the sale of said bonds
sh sill be used in the purchase OF land for park
parks. or the improvement of such park. or the
Construction of Duildin 5 therein, the construc
ton mproYenls mt and characterization OF park ways,
drives and bOulevards in the city, or the planting
of trees. shrubs and flowers and other ornamental
ton and improvements in the parAs park ways.
dri yes and boulevards of the city.
Passed house of delegates this 18th day of jan
uary, 1892. T. w JONES.
President House OF Delegates.
Passed board Of aldermen this 9Th day of jan
uary, 1892. A. s. MILLER,
President Board of Aldermen.
Approved by this .S0th day Of January,
1882. GEORGE w. HALL, Mayor.
Filed by me this 30th day of January, 1892.
II. w MILLkR City Clerk.
Date Of first publication. February 2. 1892.
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pRoPosEp AMENnMENr No. - rRoP.

DBoPOsED AMENDMENT 40. ls.-A PROP
ositlon TO amend section five 81 OF article thir-
teen tAlIIl Of the freehoiders charter. adopted
October l. A. D. 1890.
Resolved That section FIVE (5) Of article thirteen
tAIill OF the freeho!ders charter be amended
To read as follows;
pcver. and It shall be It's duty, 70 devise adopt ana
maintain parks. park ways aud ooulsvGris 70 and
adj accent % tie city Of Seattle, ana ON time 20
time 20 aid thereto; 70 designate lands aud grounds
to be used or Appropriated for such purposes: %
cat!se tae same 20 be plated. surveyed. and the
pats thereof filed ia the office Of tue secretary Of
SAID commission and the Office o. the city engineer
OF said city. AID the right TO axe EgSkes- on upon
obtaining title 20 The sane or any part thereof. 20
hold Improve. g1yErn and administer the same for
such purposes The park commission snail have
and Ia the 0f tie city q seattle TO any lands
designated BY IL f1T tae purpose q THIS act by sft
devise purchase or lease. said conan iss.ou may
enter intD any contract n tha name Of said Clty,
for the purchase Of any lands be paid for IA such
time or mes and in slch na1u@r a. the curaglis-
sion may aErSs upon; EEu $50 commission may
aCcep. t!t.e 20 lands and give RACK mortgage or
mortgages In tAs q said city TO tue
paid purchase prlcr, provided no personal gen
efsl lizDuty on the part q sEif civ suaI De
a-ed 1v say such cuugract beyond the n she
time available therefor An4 provided further
that there shall he 40 express agre~nneug contained
~ any such mortgage, nor any separate instufeH
gwen fer she payment % the Sums secured th.seay,
but the remedy Of the maori gage shalt be coaansd
70 ibe property unorfenErd. provided, tGEt tEs
powers above Co1ferTe be subject - rztifcs-
ton or rejection By TIE city council
Passed board o. Aldermen This Is; day Of
February, 1881 A. y MILLER,
President Beard o. Aldermen
Rs.set house OF delegate his lst DAY q Febru-
Pres sut Hogss Of Delegates.
Approved BY ue this lst day Of February.
1892. GEORGE ". HALL. Mayor
Filed BY me this lst day Of February. 1892
II. " MILLER, City Clerk.
Date o. trst pub!lcsil on. February 2 1897
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,,puPosEn AMENDMENT No. 3-A PROP
'rsltion 10 amend section Is Of article '. Of
ne frsshoiders charter, adopted October /, A D,
1880 , 70 .s a..t.i, \, - .ha
freehoiiers charter te amended - as 70 read IS
io.sS'.T,ns IA There Is hereby constituted eosy
q, ousist of the mayor. president 81 tie BOARD 1i
SSc,,,sn president % the house ~ deiekAl = tle
shstrrnan OF the board OF public WORKS city comp
s-lisr AID city treasurer TO be caed 'lle A4'4soF
board - 4, .,.t, o,.-rar and AZ
- STeuer A. the Interests % the citT Spi'eaf 10
-, - require call mecss< O. suta A4NtspiI
has-,t such meetings shsi. De ies ife f-Il.,v 90
- -grs- vssyVs ana consulting to-ethSi WIZ -
-, :, me Affairs Of TIE city, snd shs+ HA't me
s,,,r ,o,ntSs recaguIne ndRtlous and -Ass,>t'"4s
p -, ',fy ~,uuetI and 10 the various ctAeF HepAF'-
rpsnfs ~ the city government -. r. 49,,
d ne r,ayor shall preside ~ a. nAett'Hhs y. W
a3,iser, board ana The city CLERK o III Sep-'S
shall act a. c.erk thereof , ,-,ar,4 sN.Ir b.
An prtcepiiugs Of he adv. seff Ia 9 -
kept IN record In the city clerks n!ce, go -,
HNS'l " ~ ,a t,N-S X ". J M,
" N'N'' P-ssideat HOUSE. Of DsleEAieS
..., - .,. h,.-,s M aldermen this -7tn Jay Of
rH~ fsa-, A. = Nj Lrh.
President Board Of Aldermen
.,,-oxs. ~, ne this soar CAV Of January
lsga GEORGE ". HALL Mayer
fs-sa nv me thgs SON dav q January, lse-e
Ii W MILLER, city lsEA
Date of Erst pu elicAtICc. FehruAry :, lss~
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pEoPosEp AMFxbMExT 30. ia PROF

DEOPOSED AMENDMENT 80. ia PROPo-
Il sition 20 arleud sEct4on two (2J. Of article e.
teen sAE-l, OF The ffoeho.cers charter adapted
October J. A. 4. 1890.
Resolved, Thai section two f2l. OF article Gf cen
tXN.l o. the freenoIdsFs charter be amended 80
90 read as follows.
SECTION = The corporation counsel shall S4
elected 81 the qualified electors The city AZ the
genera u4rntr,ca. election provided for 81 this
Charter and shall hold Qls-cs Tor the term % Two
years and EH-L nis successor Is duly elected and
qaalhe7l 2 he corporation cDuus-. aust an a.
tFney = ne supreme cont q this state and must
have oAea n ac.ivs practice his profession for
a. least tour year. two o. which. HsEt preceding
lis election, must have been IN the city Of seattle
Passed board o. aldermen rnls ist day OF Feb
mary, lssz. A MILLEa
President Board Of Aldermen.
Passed house 0. delegates ihl. lst day OF Ps5-
rlSry, 1892 r 4. JONES
President Illus. o. Delegates
Approved By tnis lst DAY o. February.
1sss. GEO&GE ". HALL. Mayor.
Filed BY me this 1st day o. February. iseZ.
h ". MILLER. City clerk.
pais Of frss puelicAtlos. February :. lsa2.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. IA PROP
i osition to amend section one TT OF article
wen wen AX.I q the freeholders charter, adopted
Resolved. That section one 1T Of articles twenty
lAA-I OF the treehe.ders charter be amended so
SECTION /. Amy amendment or amendments to
this Charter may De proposed in either house Of
the city council and II the shall be agreed to
by not less than three-ffths OF the members OF
each house. proposed amendment or amendments
shall be entered upon the journal of each house.
with the yeas ard nays OF the members OF such
house therein; provided that after the passage II
such amendment or amendments through the
house in which it may have originated the same
shall not be called In the other house aud placed
upon its anal passage therein a. any time iess thaa
twenty days from the time of It's passage through
tine house in waich il originated. Upon the pass
age of said amendment or amendments through
to the qualified voters OF the city for their rahca
ton o. rejection a. the next general election,
uon OF such proposed amendment IL the house to
which II shall have been last submitted: and II, at
such election. a majority OF all the lawful voters
voting thereat SHAH, by their votes, railfy any
such amendment submitted the same shall
thereby become part Of this charter, and within
hNe days after such election be, by the mayor
in proclamation, published in the city
official newspaper proclaimed part thereof;
provided. that III more than one amendment be
submitted AT the same general election the same
shall be submitted at such election in such man.
that electors may vote for or against each OF
the amendments separately. And provided FUR
amendment throush the said houses Of me civ
council the same shall be published by the city
clerk in the city official newspaper newspapers,
for the period Of six days prior TO such election,
together with a notice by the mayor that the same
is submitted 10 the qualified vote Of the city for
their rejection or approval at the said coming cleo
ton.
Passed board Of aldermen this 9th day of Jan
uary, 1892 A. :. MILLER,
President Board OF Aldermen.
Passed house Of delegates this sth day January,
1892. 4. W. JONES
President House Of Delegates
Approved by me this 50th day of January, 1892.
GEORGE ". HALL. Mayor
Filed by me this S0th day Of January. 1892.
Fl. w. MILLER. City Clerk
Date of first publication. February 2. 1892.
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DROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 16-A PROP
Il osition 10 amend section Ii OF article nine TX
OF the treeh0iders charter. adopted October !, A.
ID. 1890.
Resolved. That section H. OF article nine Xxi Of
the freehoiders charter be amended so as TO read
follows
SECTION IL. The city council shall on or before
the first Monday In September in each year By
ordnance TX the rate of taxes to be levied aud
levy The taxes upon all taxable property both real
and personal, Ia the city needed 20 raise SUFFICIENT
revenue to carry the different departments Of
the municipal government for the ensuing fiscal
year; provided. that at the making Of such levy in
September IN 1892, and In each subsequent year,
thecOuncii shall increase such annual levy as "a
needed for such ensuing years expenses by the al
dtI0u thereto OF not less than one tenth or more
than oue-iifth Of such OF levy such additional
levy 10 be continued uuti the current receipts
from al sources are sullcen- ts meet the current
expenditure.
Passed house of delegates his 18th dAy of Janu-
AIRY. 1872. Il. ". JONES
President House OF Delegates,
Passed board Of aldermen tn 9th day % Janu-
ary, lc9Z. 4. 5 MILLER
President Board Of Aldermen.
Approved by this 3oth DAY of January. ls32.
GEORGE VI. HALL Mayor.
Filed by me this 30rh day Of January 1899
II. W. MILLER CITY Clerk
Date OF first publication. February ,. 1892.
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DROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. IA PROP
ositon 20 amend section II Of article X, OF
the freeholders charter, adopted October ], A. ID.
1880.
Resolved, That section II OF article y. OF the
freeholders charter be amended to read
follows:
SECTION II. The board Of health shall with the
consent of the city council. appoint Inspector
OF interior pnu ding of water steam and OF all
buildings with the city, with the powers of a
policeman. or may deyolve the duties Of such in
spector on "A member OF the police force. The city
council shall by ordinance define the duties Of such
inspector, and regulate all interior plumbing Of all
buildings with due regard for the health of the city
Passed board OF aldermen this 21th day Of Jan
nary, 1892 A. : MILLER,
President Board OF Aldermen.
Passed house Of delegates this 18th day Of Jan
uary, 1892 r. W. JONES.
President House OF Delegates.
Approved by me this 3Oth day Of January. 1892.
GEORGE W HAL L. Mayor.
Filed by me this 30th day OF January. 1892.
IL. ". MILLER City Clerk.
Date of first publication. February .. 1892
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DRoPOSED AMEN DMEST 40 81 ft.o-
L poslttoa 70 amend SEXTON. seven 20, eiEh! -.
n.ae ks( AM sal.geea tI3) VI AE;.e4e esl1 4-Aj