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Evening star., 1895-06-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
A Little Bug Doing Damage to til.
Foliage,

A little brown bug of the beetle order
has made its appearance on the heights of
tcwn, and Is devastating the foliage.
Leaves are being withered in a day. Some
Of the choicest trees have begun to take
on a very defective appearance. The bug
is exciting considerable concern among
those who pay attention to their shade
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

ing rooms. sausage factory. cold storage,
!ce plant. packing department. smok
house and shipping rooms. Aside from
these there ara smaller departments for
the extracting Of neatsfoot oil. drying Of
blood. etc. The entire building IS provi-
ied with electric lights. while throughout
j. a system OF patent trolley
and switches, fastened 10 the ceilings by
means o. which meats can be hurried Ia
any point or department..
In the killing department 70 bead of
cattle, 100 sheep, - calves and loo hogs
are slaughtered daily on an average.
with a capacity Of twice that amount.
In the packing department there is a
splendid equipment which has made il
possible for the company 10 turn out
q superior quality of cured meats. Ii
the cooling rooms. several IN number. An
even cold temperature is kept by means
Of cold currents Of air, which are forced
through pipes ana back into the ice de
parsment again, where the moisture be
comes soiiditied and the operation gone
through again inversely. The sausage
factory is provided with every modern
convenience that would tend TO combine
quality with quantity. Under the skill
ful hands of the workInen the steam
suffers turn out sausages OF every kind
and description with remarkable rapid
ity. In the same room the c~ompany's
patent lard mixer works. This machine
is S constructed that all impurities so
often found in iards are removed. The
fertilizing plant consists of dryers and
crushers. All the offal from the killing
department goes through these ma
chimes and come out as a valuable COM
pound for enrichins soil. In fact. TIE
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

such delightful spots as C~hautsuaua.
sashon island, WILDLY island. San Juan.
Lopez, Orcas. Deception pass. Hood canal.
Lake Cushman. LAX Chelan, Hot Springs
amid the Cascades. and numerous other
points or interest. Perhaps the most in
teresting spot inland Is the historic falls
or the Snoqualmie. ffty-six miles from
Seattle. which are reached by the Seattle.
Lake Shore & Eastern railway. The
water. after passing over cascades. falls
FULLY 80 feet, scattering mis- and spray
which can be seen for miles. Over these
falls in the hong summer days there ex-
pands from one biuff 10 the other a mag
nificent rainbow. This water power. If
narnessed could turn the wheels OF the
machinery OF tbs Coast
None of these places can be said 10 be
in the vernaeular Of the times. fashion
able places" Thay are far better, fo-
they are healrhful and invigorating In
tone. enchanted spots where the bathing
is fine. the fishing grabbing or claiming
unexcelled and the air pure and delicious
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01
Pacific Meat Company.

The rapid advancement In the settlement
of the Puget sound country has opened
up a field for many and various indus
tries, even during the last three years,
though Handicapped 10y a general business
depression. Among the plants that now
stand as monuments Of business enter
prise and industry. Is the Pacific Meat
Company's establishment. al Meeker, on
the Seattle-Tacoma line of the Northern
Pacific railroad. The Puget Sound!
Dressed Beef and Packing Company first
owned the plant, but in 1895 d number OF
far-sighted business men secured it ami
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

both lakes and Of the city itself. These
grounds are under process Of TRANSFORMED
ton and adaptation To the purposes of the
university. and, Judging by the charac-
ter OF the men at the helm. the result
gill be 70 render the University OF Wash
lBgton second TO none In all it's appoint
ments as an Institution Of learning of the
highest grade.
This institution Is in full view from the
City park. which is situated on the high
est Of the Broadway HI ridge, and covers
az area Of forty acres. The character oil
tsiS tract IS determined by the slightly
allure and commanding attitude of its
~l9eat.0n. together with It's diversified sur
lace, Three leading valleys issue from
rs summit. sloping TO the west, while it,
eastern exposure fails with a gentle ana
uniform grade. This area was covered
siih an extremely dense second growth
81 native alderS and frs, i~nterspersed with
i few G;aer varieties OF trees and shrub.
Improvements of this ground are now be
ig prosecuted. large areas have been
cleared, leaving numerous natural groups
o! trees Of considerable beauty and vital
lty, 81 that charming landscape effects
have already been realized in the nitric
ale though natural arrangements thus Sc
cured. This park has been selected as the
sile OF the reservoirs for the high pres
sure water system. but IL Is not yet fully
determined whether the reservoir shall
Re constructed after the o~ld-fashioned
lea triangular method. with straight and
singular entertainments and with rigid cor
hers. OF whether in the form of u natural
AXE, With graceful contours OF shore line
and sides. The natural style Of lax re-
ierr~l 10 presents conditions much 10 be
dTslfrd. aside from its esthetic adyant-
agrs II provides Tor Il subsidiary body
os water considerably higher than the
.Argef ana ma n reservoir TO better sup
py the dwellings OF the higher levels.
ahlle the overflow rom the upper AMI
mailer lake or lakelet. falling ~ a Gas
"tis INTO the main body OF water. will
Atep the latter in constant and healthful
motion and activity. The cledrlngs made
ia this park have opened mp and made
evident the advantages OF It's location.
which commands a vast scope OF mag
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

r-eorgani.ei Under the name Of the Pa
cihc Meat Company. 10 this company the
little town Of Neeker owes its present
aspect OF prosperity, for the establish
ment keeps a very large number OF en-
ployes continually Al work AZ a dis
lance the fine buildings OF the company
loom up in contrast 10 the smaller dwell
ings here and there, and surrounded rs
they are by neatly painted fences. with
the seemingly intricate network OF stock
yards on the north side. the picture i
one that tells OF prosperity ana order. y
closer Investigation fills The visitor with
admiration at the systematic and regular
manner IN which the vast amount OF
work done by the employees is carried out
Everything has It's proper place, and as a
result twice the usual labor is accom-
rlished. The stock yards. with elevated
exit ana entrance, Is located beside the
railroad track. 50 that stock can bc IN
loaded handily and driven into sections
prepared for them. The yards are sub
divided. 50 that cattle, hogs and sheep
are separattf. Even the runway and
subdivisions are divided by patent clos
ing gates. IL the rear OF the main build
ing which is a fine TWO and a half story
structure. IS the ~laughtrring department
Here a force Of fourteen men = kept
busy from morning tIl night butcheriiTs
cattle. sheep ami hogs An animal max
he walking about ~ The yards one min
nj. and twenty minutes later ~l3 have
been Killed. dressed hatFel QGaFter"t,
Weighed anu placed IN the refrigerator
car ready for shipment such = the c.
larttv Of the workrneu- The main bGlid-
ing IS divided Into several apartments.
aarh = department in Itself. These lie
consist o. killing. taliow rooms,
fertilizer, engine rooms. casing and clean
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

plant * the most complete 81 is kitl
vest Of Omaha The most remarkable
feature 10 the uninitiated i the fact that
there is absolutely no waste. Hardly IA
drop of blood even is lost. Some parts
are sent 10 Portland from which gluc
IS made. The horns bring a good price.
The two little bones in each loot of Il
COW or steer Just above the hoof are
saved and shipped to San Francisco IN
the sugar refineries, while the shin bones
are sold at a round figure to manufac-
turers of ~bone-hardled knives and forks.
The Pacific meat company has branch
houses in every part of the state aini
the shipments made are the most eXten-
slve OF any house on the Pacific coast.
over 800 head OF cattle are being fed
now for market at Yakima and Elgin,
Oregon. Tn. officers Of the company are
l.. Zimmerman. president and
J. H.. Gardner. vice president. II. l..
Achilles, secretary. Il J. H~eilbronner.
treasurer. The company has just opened
u fine large wholesale and retain house
at the corner OF Front and Columbia
streets.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

collection Of plants and OF exchanges
lattrrly i~naugurated is largely to be cred
lied with this large increase in rare and
chioce varieties. Here also are IA number
OF nursery-grown and very desirable ma
tive trees and plants, which as a rule are
extremely difficult 10 transplant from the
woods in their native state. and which
are so beautiful throughout the entire
year.
Last but not least among the beauti-
ful environments OF Seattle may be men,
toned Lake Washington peninsula, sit
uated below the city water works and al
ready known 10 many as the finest nat
ural park anywhere around the city, in
Guiding the tree-studded shore upon its
west side. Its bay Is a sheet OF water
OF rare beauty, lined with We'll formed
and finely developed native trees and lux
urlant bushes OF many kinds, while the
entire growth OF trees upon the PENN
sula IS peculiarly fitted 20 be devoted 10
park use. II would indeed be a pity
should these fine trees and shrubs ever
be injured or destroyed
Iii conclusion II may be said that in
and around Seattle are parks artificial
and parks natural. parks without lakes
and parks possessing ali the Hetlsh'tufa III
fractions which sea and lake can posi-
bly, bestow. indeed IL would seem that Sc
attic il not so much a city Of parks as
surrounded by one vast and niasnihcent
park, and that the greatest and most
beautiful in the world
And when a Seattleite tires OF the de-
lights within range OF his vision he mas
but TO u in almost any direction ana
he flnds pleasure resorts OF every oe-
scr,p,ion He can easily seek recreation ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

One If the uost enterpristng and mos.
successful iobhing houses In the city Is
that Of W. II. Hecht & 90. candy a
ufarturers ami wholesale dealers IN
crDcke-s. nuts and confectioners sup
plies. They carry a fuil line OF the welt
known produce OF The American Biscuit
company. and make a speciality OF fine
chocolates They have recently been
obliged TO move into more ~coInmoiious
quarters at as South Second street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

rs,sa Borrida, with It's broad and sting
Ing leaves
between Rayenna park and the city.
x,.hln half a mile OF the car line as II
INNS through Brooklyn, are situated the
y,ounds and buildings OF the new state
University. Three hundred and ffty-five
,crss are allotted TO this institution. with
frontage On both Lakes Union and Wash
,ngton. They are located o a high
,,ateau. commanding extensive views Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01
LIE SEATTLE Observation-Disclosures

cry turn. West Seattle across
Latona n Fremont skirtinp tho s,ors.
OF Lake Union. Ballard, Salmon bay ara
the distant and verdant hills ON .bs o,har
side Of the Sound. with Queen Anne Mn
to the left. afford a series of vieus No.
to be forgotten. while looking in . NORTH.
erly direction towards Union bav arc 70
be seen Yesler. the university proun5s
and. across Lake Washington Kirlrlsrd
iaiio" anu East Seattle. During the
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for lJ miles 70 minis
ard inter the dead.
James SFnaM. a weIl|
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

BAgiagi. the British agent and consul
general IN Egypt. and W. II. White. chief
constructor OF the navy. are made knight
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,~~-~~ ~.~@~~-se-~-s - ~@@sss<Ss @sG~s
VOORHEES,. Mrs Maxwell. Mrs. Bowler,
Mrs. Eekels. aIlsS CARTS. the Misses
Hagnlsa Mrs. Iat. Miss Kennedy. Miss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06
EDENToN, N. c.

Edenton. y. c.. Dec. 5.-(speciaD-
Mf. II. 9. Donnan, who has been i'm our
Town Tor about six months Keeping
DOCKS Tor The Branning Manufacturers
COMPANY left Wednesday for Norfolk.
MI. Dohhan Is clever gentleman and
mace Tor himself many friends here.
inc saw mill of ID. w. Roper & Co.
smut down Yesterday owing TO the
breaking OF some part OF the large en-
Messrs. Sidney McMuliin, j. j. Fleet
w II. Barber. OF HEREFORD. visited I'D.
enton this week.
:, MI. E. Is. +: Jones is quite sick at his
home, on East Queen street.
me culvert on East Gale street ha.
n neen completed and the street has been
w. w King. of the Norfolk and
southern railroad, was registered n,
the Woodland House Wednesday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06
qualifications Received.

THE WOMhN'S MAGAZINE, 'THE,
/ VlRGlNIAN. Mention has been made
before In tho columns of The VirginIan
OF this publication, gotten UP for the
| benefit of the Virginia exhibit at 4 the
Atlanta Exposition by Mrs. William
| Preston Beale, the well known head OF
the Virginia lsoard OF Lady Managers,
and her accomplished associates.
l. The ladies of the committee have
given their inccssant attention to the
UNFOLDING of the honor and dignity of
the state without one cent of remune-
ration. They have been left entirely
to their own resources for defraying
the expenses Of the undertaking, with
the exception of railway transportation
extended by the railroads. by dint OF
unremittins toll and skillful financial
management, they have succeeded adj
mirably In carrying out their pro-
Ernmme and have earned praises by
| their unseliishnoSS In n cause which
has taxed their skill and ingenuity.
The ladies have much yet to do in the
way OF taking care of various articles
loaned for exhibition, which have 10 be
returned in good order to the generous
owners after, the Exposition closes and
| this duty entails not only much person
~ care and supervision, but expense
| likewise.
| There are In their departments exam
pies OF all kinds OF Wonderful women's
! handiWork. cmbroiderics, ncctlle-Worll
| OF Dewildering beauty, laces, quilts, OIL
paintings, decorations on china. and
l1nnumerable other articles of value Sc
| cured largely from different schools
| in Virginia and from numberIess indi-
| viduals as well.
The Issue of the magazine. THE Viz
SintanN has been determined unon as
n desirable means Of securing the ne
cessary money for this work and no
pains have been spared to make it well
worth the price charged for it,
OF Its contents the NirEinian has al
ready spoken.
There can be no doubt that the men
or the stale with their customary pa
triotism, and pride in their matchlces
women Will gladly do all In their power
TO make this undertaking perfect
success.
Our ladies have given all their time
and attention to this work and after
months of toll and hardship II bchooes
| us 10 give them helping hand as they
near the end of their labor. Twenty
! I'VE cents is the price charged for, the
magazine. The price is not n gift, but Is
! purchase money for a collection of lii
e'ary works of merit To many of
| those who may not he able to go 10
| IN" Exposition Cthe work VIII be n
souvenir and Will also be the literary
"Nhiilt from the women of Virginia
| Tor the Southern Exposition.
thr magazine may be obtained by
| Wiii'ne 10, Nli.s Jennie y. Nandegrift,
| iiuSiness Manager, Lynchburg. Va.
whose rare business ability has beer,
Invaluable in seconding the efforts of
N" editor. Mrs William Preston Beale.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06
ELIZABETH CITY, NC.

Elizabath City, ". c.. Dec. 5.-(spc-
ScHial.,-Ihe Nora Macchree Comedy
company have been billed by the man
asenent Of the Opera House to play
the first three nights of next week II
opsns Win am Irish comedy. which.
Judging from the press comments. is a
Very good play. Popular prices.
. Do not forget the debate of tho
tiaston Literary Society nj the Atlnn-
tic Collegiate Institute. and the bazaar
AZ the Aihcmarlc House Tomorrow
night. pleasant evening NAV he
spent at beth places. Everybody is
Go;ton's celebrated MINISTRIES gaya
one of the finest exhibitions of the sea-
son at the Opera House last night
glhe mouse was packed, and everybody
showed their appreciation by loud and
+ repeated applause. Hank Goodn,an
WAS the chief character of the even.
jirg. keeping. the crowd convulsed with
funny antics of the trio. Pearl. WcIhv
Cad keys, was very good.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06

physicians endorse =. =. p. as suIri
dld combination. and prescribe it wit
great satisfaction for the cure of a.
lornls ana stages OF Primary. Secondai7
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06
a child Eniovo.

\ :tns pleasant favor, gentle action. and
Eo0thing effects of Syrup Of Figs when
4 IN 5teed " a laxative, and If the father
81 mother be costlve or bilious, the most
/ gratifying results follow its use. so that
y IS the best family remedy known.
z 81, every family should have bottle
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-06

due, to menstrual irregularities, are pccn.
Starry benefited by the wonderful toni.
ana nioo1 cleansing properties Of T. f.
r.. tricky Ash. Poke Root and Potas
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

A large crowd OF Andover young folks
passed through this city Monday, en-
route to the lakes. They intend to camp
out about a week and enjoy the ~luxuries
OF fresh fish, wood-ticks and beautiful
scenery. The party consisted Of Robert
Martyr and wife, Misses Grace Bryant,
Maud Torbert, Jenny Wise, Renne Pratt
and Fanny Emery, Messrs Wallace Finch,
Norman Martyr, Paul Bryant, W. II.
Mills, Ed Downing, Denny Sullivan and
Earl Bryant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

Louis Fellow, Lena Eresman, Bert Niles
and Lizzie Craft constituted a fishing
party at Pickerel Lake the first of the
week. The girls made great catches, al
though the boys are not much as fisher
men. The party, however, brought home
nearly "a tubfull OF nice fish as the result
of a days angling.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

When thinking of the place to celebrate
the glorious Fourth, remember there will
be a three days g. A. r. eneampment at
Webster on July 3, 4 and 5, with extra
attractions for the Fourth, and by com
ing here you a have all the fun incident
to such occasions. A complete program
will be given in a subsequent issue of this
paper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

The adde's of the Episcopal Guild gave
a social at the residence OF Mrs. A. Smith
last Thursday evening and a very enjoy
able time is reported. The next social
will be at the residence OF Mrs.A. d. Haish
this Thursday evening. Everybody
invited.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

Chas. NJ. Turner, from the woods, was
in town last Monday. He said he met
eighteen teams, thirty persons and ten
boats going to the lakes on his way to
town. Charlie is getting as brown as an
Indian and says a pastoral life just fits
him
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

Hon. Thos. LAWYER, alderman, mana
ger OF the Webster GLASS Arm Giants,
has been the busiest man in Webster this
week, as every moment he could spare
from his business has been devoted TO
the work on the baseball grounds. The
thoroughly o~yerhauled; when completed,
it will be one OF the best ball parks in the
state. Tom says ii the boys don't play
ball when we get her all fixed up, he is
done with them. The citizens, generally,
take more interest in the national game
than ever before and most oi the work
on the grounds was contributed.
Our Clothing Is the very cheapest il
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

There will be a dance in the new barn
on the old Glover farm II miles north
east OF this city, on Friday evening, June
IA, to which all are invited. Tickets so
cents. Those desiring supper can be ac-
~commodated at so cents a couple. The
best OF music will be furnished and you
can't fail to have a good time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30
LUCKY JIM.
Town Topics.

l..
lin was my friend, till one day
The usual cause, a pretty girl came our way,
And from that time we seemed to drift apart,
For each aspired to win her maiden heart,
And, though / tried each art and winning vile,
Twas not to me she gave her sweetest smile,
Each day | saw my chances grow more dim,
Until, to my despair, one day she married jim.
How | envied him!
All, lucky Jim.
ii.
Three years had passed, long years they seemed
to me,
And then Jim died, once more she was free.
Before me rose the fond hopes of the past.
/ woOed, | sued, ] married her at last;
I've got my way, and now she is my wife.
know Just what / think OF Jim, though under
ground,
Enjoying peace and quiet most profound.
Alb, lucky Jim.
How | envy him!
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

A number OF the forty-ninth degreefans
were at Bristol, Friday, to see the bali
& anne; for instance: w. p. Mclntire, VIM.
Nugget, George and Tom Kennedy. OF
curse they howled when rain stopped
the game and wanted the boys to keep
right on in the mud.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

About 100 Indians from the Sisseton
Agency, on their way to the Missouri,
have been camped south OF the depot for
the past week.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

III. NJ. Smith, representing Marder,
Luse & Co, the Chicago type founders,
was in the city yesterday and made this
office o call.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

About the worst fooled people on the
lace OF the earth are those who believe
that the late frosts have killed the Rus
sian thistles. These thistles are about
the l~iveliest and healthiest dead things
ever seen and will no doubt be a first
class crop as far as quantity is concerned.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

Messrs Levoy and Nye had a load OF
earth brought in from the woods, this
spring, and placed around their residence
in the Bird ward. They planted and set
out all kinds of flowers and, now have
the finest flower garden in thenorth-west
started.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-05-30

II. C. Tegtmeier went down to the
Twin Cities Sunday night, to purchase
stock for the new firm and returned on
Tuesday morning.