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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
PARALYSIS
Follows Bloodlessness and Nervous Pros.
tratiOn.
(From the Press, New York City,

(From the Press, New York City,
For more than fifteen years, Mrs. A.
Mather, who lives at No. 43 East One
hundred land twelfth Street. New York,
was sufferer from anaemia, which, in
spite OF the treatment Of physicians, grad
ually developed into nervous prostration
until finally marked symptoms of pa
ralysis set in. Mrs. Mather gladly gave
the reporter her experience.
For many years" Mrs. Mather said,
" was constant sufferer from nervous
ness. 1t was about fifteen years ago that
my condition began to grow worse. Soon
became so affected that I was pros
trated and, until about two years ago,
was part of the time unable to leave my
bed / employed several physicians from
time to time. my bills at the drug store
for prescriptions, sometimes, amounting
to as much as $50 a month, but all the
doctors did for me did not seem to help
me at all. My blood became greatly
IMPOVERISHED and after years CT suffering
was threatened with paralysis.
when walked I could scarcely drag
my feet along and at times my knees
would give away SO that l would almost
fall down. Feeling that doctors could
not help me had little hope of recovery,
until one day l read in newspaper how
a person, afflicted almost the same as /
was, had been cured by DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. purchased
a box and began taking the pills. The
effect OF this first box pleased me SO much
that I bought another. Before l had
taken all the pills in the first box | began
to experience relief and, after the third
box had been used, 1 was practically cured.
1t was really surprising what speedy
and pronounced effect the medicine had
upon me-"
~ always keep DR.. Williams PINK
Pills In the house now, and when L 1eeI
any symptoms of nervousness find that
they give me certain relief"
When Mrs. Mather talked with the
reporter, she was dressed for the street
intending to go out for walk. She
looked the picture of health, far different
than she did before taking the Pink Pills.
Mrs. Mather's daughter corroborated
her mothers account and told how she
herself had been cured of chronic indiges-
ton by these pills; and too, how her
cousin had been cured of anaemia in same
way.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt
of price $50 cents box or six boxes for
SO. 50) by addressing Dr. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY,

Lost-Dog.
NOTWITHSTANDING.
Soule, the Hustler.
To let-Two rooms.
Underwear For Sale.
Wanted-State Manager.
Wanted-Place for cooks.
Lost-Two ten dollar bills.
} arge Profits and No Risk.
To Let-Furnished rooms.
Superfluous hair destroyed
Wanted-Man in every city.
Special sale--W. +. Perkins.
The HUNTINGTON Clothing Co.
Macintosh Coat W. Beck.
A Cruise to the iMediterranean.
Fur capes-Fowler & Hamlen.
Fresh candy-Frank II. Folsom.
Carbonnette Photos-F. II. Burgess.
Flesh Brushes-Tbe Fuller Drug Store.
Edward Nickerson's Comedy Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

The macintosh" is the coming gar
ment. A coat that can be made up as
stylish as the best and yet be water and
wind proof is bound to crowd its way 10
the front rapidly and stay there. ). W.
Beck must believe this for he has laid IN
stock that will surprise you for variety
in color, makeup and price. They are
sight worth looking at if you do not neco
one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
,fer Sak or to yet.

Small Advertisements not exceeding four
lines Thirty words) coming under the head of
WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &C., will be
inserted two times for rs cents, three times for
35 cects and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance Of
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order. as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

The thanks of the journal are due Mr..
Harry H. Lee of the firm of Lee Il Wad.
leigh, for a generous piece Of the big
moose, which he shot on his recent trip to
Ballard 5 camp at Schoodic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Mrs. DIR. Sherman, chiropodist, VIII 10
in Augusta. at Mrs. Downe's, 10 ola.o
ST., from Monday morning OCTOBER -, -,
until Saturday noon, October l9th. ~,
persons troubled with corns, bunions anu
bad nails can be skilfully treated.
octl0d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Howard Owen has purchased Summer
Rest" cottage and lot ut Hammond's
Grove This is pronounced by the resi-
dents there as the most central and desir-
able lot on that portion of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Lamb, chicken, native pork ribs, and
sausage are to be had today OF G. II.
Phinney, at last Saturdays special Sat
urday prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
9aily Eenuehff Soarnal.

CARDs or THANKS, OBITUARY NOTICES, Rxso.
LurroNs OF REsPHor. ETC., will be charged ut
the rate Of ten cents per line. No charges
less than seventy-nve cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-.
TREATMENTS. whose object is the raising Of
money will be charged at the rate Of fifteen
cents line.
ADVERTISING NorIoxs, news form, win be ex.
cluded from our local columns, except such ~
refer to advertisers occupying space In our
advertising columns, and will be run unders
separate head on one Of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JouRNAr
promptly will confera favor by notifying thu
Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

The annual meeting of the Current
Events club for the election OF officers
will occur at the homo of Mrs. G. A.
Robertson, Winthrop street, Monday
afternoon, Oct 18th, at three O'Clock.
Every member is requested to be present
in order that all business connected with
the Federation may be settled immcdi-
ately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

]. A. Ellis has sold out his heavy truck,
ing business and will run baggage anu
light express, attending all trains, COL
lecting and delivering baggage, pafoeis,
etc. Headquarters J. N. Erskine's' $40"
street. Residence 81 Green street. Ieio'
phone connection at each place. otI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Mrs Laura Crocker of Dixmont, Mrs.
Deborah Stone of Machias, sisters of
Mrs f. f. Blackmap, and Miss Annie B.
Stone, her niece of Portland are visiting
Mrs. Blackman at No. 40 Green street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

D. NJ. Locke foreman of the Farming.
ton Chronicle, is visiting C. L. Sears, 45
Madison street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

The price of Miss Olive E. Danas
popular book, Under Friendly Eavcs has
been reduced to 81. 1t may be found on
sale at all the local book stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

FIX City Marshal Crawford is erecting
windmill to supply his buildings In the
North Parish with spring water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

At the Capitol has been found stick
pin, pocketbook and fan. Owner may
obtain them of Mrs. Anna Sargent Hunt,
IS South Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Miss Bertha McClench will receive
limited number of piano pupils; terms
reasonable. III Second street. Halloween
Me. oct3eodlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

W. Il. Perkins, successor to F. H. Bcale
q Co, will begin, today,a series of Satur-
day S sales, by offering 10 per cent. dis
couL on all grades of writing paper. To
day Is the time to buy your stationery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Mr.. James A. Grotton of Washington,
is training his stallion, j. Ruel Knox on
the Augusta trotting track and he is
showing some fine speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
Local Notics.

Mrs Lena C. Cochrane has returne,
to business after long Illness ana "ouiu
be pleased to see all old, and many no"
cnstomers oct12d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Mr.. JOHN J. TURNER will teach IN
Augusta Mondays at Mr.. Smiths music
room, No. 80 Winthrop street. -
mayeOdeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Last day for sampling that new health,
full cereal coffee at James f. Fuller's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Cake sale at Miss Esther Horne 8, 10
Court street, Saturday P. NJ. ais
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

K. T. Garland and r. H. johnson were
here, from Portland, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
Local Matters.
thought To Be.

thought To Be.
Fitzsimmons and Corbett
Each moves in his orbit
Seeking the right spot for fight;
When they shall have found it
And fence built around it
The punching will be "out of sight"
NJ. j. CLEMENT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
A big special sale day.

Mass meeting at First Baptist church,
Sunday, 3. 80 p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

MAN IN EVERY CITY OF 1000 over to
advertise us, $40 weekly No canvassing.
Send good references and stamps. Expos
ition Information Bureau, Atlanta, Ga.
Octi2dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Ladies and Gentlemen to engage with us in
work at home. Good pay, you can make from
a. to Sc per day and we will give you an OPP
portunity to secure position with us, paving
wer quick. Star Publishing Company. Jer-
sey City, M. octSdlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

AsTEAM FIRE ENGINE, built in = very
thorough manner and practically new. Suita-
BILE for any town or village which has no hy-
drant fire service. Also two hundred feet OF
hose. Engine can be seen at Mr.. George B.
McClench's machine shop at Hallowell. Ad-
dress or apply to LendalI Titcomb, Executor,
Augusta, Maine. 1uly24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

A capable girl for general Homework: two
in family. No. IL Lincoln street. oct9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

SALESMAN-Salaryo or commission with ex-
penses paid. Exclusive territory. Permanent
place and must be filled quick. Exceptional
chance for q hustler. Blackford b Co.. Toron-
to, Can. octl2Sat12t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

A cook $1,000 per week best of references
required. Also: house girls and table girls
Kennebec Employment Bureau, s0l Water St.
oct 10 Tvs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
LOST.

Two ten dollar bills, between G. K. Part
ridges drug store and the Edwards Mill, Fri
day afternoon. about O'Clock. Please leave
at Journal office and be rewarded.
oct12dIw+
A yellow bull terrier, cut ears, tips of front
toes white, weight about thirty-fve pounds.
Reward given for his return to E. ID. Butler,
Togus, Maine. octl2d1w+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

A man to take care Of horses and cows until
April. L. P. Jersey, East Winthrop, Me.
Octl1dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

We don't want boys or loafers, but men Of
ability. $500 to $500 month to hustlers. State
and general agents. Salary and commission.
Racine Fire Engine Co, Racine. Wis.
sept2Soct l226&noy9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

a year and commissions; must deposit 500 to
$500 well secured; no travelling. Box rs st.
Louis, Mo. Octl2d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Three private, magneto-electric, non-1n-
fringing telephone instruments very cheap.
Inquire at 43 Grove st., Of James w. North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Agents wanted for the revolving griddle
cake, fish and egg turner; sells itself; sample,
a0c. o. E. Nickel, Haverhill, Mass. oct5dSl3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12
WANTED.

Places for two cooks, a table girl, two capa-
BILE girls, positions in Augusta. Girls can
register free at c. NJ. Glidden's. IS Green
Street. octl2d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

FOR SALE.-A very convenient house con-
tanning twelve rooms, finished with hard
wood, heated by steam and pleasantly located
on Silver St., will be sold at once as the own
er is going West this spring. great bargain
for some one. Inquire OF Mrs. Maria Roberts,
ITO Silver st., Wateryille, Me-, or F. ]. g. Lit
tie, Attorney 100 Water St., Augusta, Me-.
apr4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

Two gentlemen boarders. good board and
pleasant rooms. s. Ii. Martson, Cor. North
ern Ave. and Jefferson st. Oct5dlmos
Fifty men to work in the woods, choppers
swampers and all o binary woodsmen: steady
Job Tor the winter. Address, S. Ferguson /
Son, Watervilie, Me. oct3d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-12

One carry al, one village cart (two wheeled)
and one banner wagon. Inquire At 43 Grove
st., OF James w. North. june12dtf
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-05
RUINS OF SPRAGUE
Continued from First Pare.

chance Of escape, some OF the fnsi,,...-
fed for the wster. Frank Cf.ss ana -
hrother-in-law, James Locke. ran ao -
10 the river with their families sa,s 80
of the survivors. They nut their VIZ.
in the boat. Frank pushed the hoa, -
Just as 1t started. made frantic nv ~
fire, a dog leaped from the hank s,r,s
ing the boat, ana upsetting n M~s
Locke and some Of her Children w.
drowned on the spot. Mrs. Cliss had hs-
S-year-old baby IN her arms. She hmn~
10 the boat until "a fioated to the mlsals
OF the stream. \ wave dashed oyer hs-s
and she sank twice. nearly stranpiir.
Some drowning swimmer c,utehas ha,s
of her dress, and in the struggle the hah.
slipped from her arms, and she never xaa,
u again. With cOnvulSive energy 80
seized the boat and foated out az aa,-
ger. No one will ever know lust how ~.
others died. CliSs and Locke were founs
az the bottom OF the river, the lat,e-
with his children clasped in his arms
Lccke's whole family was swept swav
and were buried there in one grave
For weeks preparations have been !,
progress for the celebration of the ami,
Versary of the disaster Immeaiatat,
after the fire tho leading business men AZ
the city decided 10 rebuild. and temnn.
rary stores and offices were opened i,
shanties. which We're quickly nat ia
Then the more permanent work was ~.
gun, and before year had passed busi.
ness blocks had gone up on every hard
a new courthouse and schoolhouse had
been built. churches had been erected
and today many of. the traces OF tha
great catastrophe are gone.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-05

creased BY the - men at Fort Hsil and
the 10 at I4emhi. Granting that the
Wind river Shoshenes and Arapshoes OF
rghting age may tight, there could Dc
mustered a force Of about $50 Indians.
But Wyoming has 60.s4 population,
with a46l4 males OF militia age. Ae-
coriing to oficial returns. the state had
at the beginning of the year an organized
militia OF $50 infantry and 1hIrty-eight
cavalry. and the men available tor milf
tarv service were said 70 number i3Wa.
With this nucleus of force. and the COW
boys and rslountaineers, as well quaiined
10 whip savages as most soldiers, Nyo-
ming was in the way of letting other
states know that the state was able TO
drive the Rannocks back into Idaho with
our telegraphing TO Washington City 20
md ont whether the war department was
about 10 do what Wyoming might have
done.
GOV. Richards viii not. for the sake or
the reputation OF the new state, plead
that II will be more economical TO rely
upon the United states, nor even that u
viii be inconveniant TO assemble, arm and
set in motion the necessary numrsr or
citizens of Wyoming to Quell this latest
outbreak A state that turns out so wei!
ut elections would scarcely consider that
Gov. Richards had made a good case IN
support of Nyoning's right 10 indenend-
emit statehood if he shoHld plead that the
railroads that are sufficient in number TO
move United States troops are not adapt
ed TO the effective movement of state
forces
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-05

Tacoma, Aug. Especial Councilman
IGlger was very much IN evidence at YES
terday's meeting OF the city council his
first gransstand play was the introducr,on
OF a resolution calling on the city treas
urer to produce the SIT. iia e. he reysorts
% have on hand SO that the same can
he actually handled and counted by the
finance committee. The resolution also
provided that after such inspection 81
Pc deposited "a special deposit for 81 fe
Keeping IA certain named banks After
spirited discussion. I'm which The main
objection made TO the passing or the res
olution was that such "a sudden call on
the hanks for SO large SUM would burst
ell the banks in town" the resolution
was voted down
BuiEer then presented another rcsolg-
tiou stating that as some OF the surcties
on the treaSurer's bonds were Down for
greater amounts than they could nav. the
treasurer should % required 70 furnish "A
new bond. The resolution was referred 10
the finance committee.
Buiger's next move was the preseata-
ton of an ord!nsce TO prohibit the en-
ployment 81 any hat qualified cia>tors IN
the city service. This was referred "a the
Judiciary committee
An ordinance was introduced by Harris
providing for a general reduction In Tho
salaries ~ city officials "a take effect
upon the expiration Of the term of or
ice 81 the present incumhcnts
The ordinance anprcpriatinr S. 30 70 tho
lagneys on account 90 the Glover creek
water right was rut-on third reading and
passed.
Mayer orr sent Il tho council his veto
Of the ordinance passed last week regard
tns electric liEhtc harEes. his reason be-
ing that the Commercial Electric LIGHT
Company arc cutting under the ~afe cs-
tahlished. and Il viii only Ne a question
81 time when thew Will have All tie h,lS-
mess, and the eity's plant viii Se value
less"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-05
ANOTHER DRY SUNDAY
The New York Police Rigidly
Enforce the Excise Law.
RuMsELLERs WARY or SPIES.
Oliver Summer Teali's New So on Club
Has a Boom I'm Membership, Po-
lice Not Interfering.

New York, Aug s.--The reform police
administration enforced another DRY Sun
dag in New York today. Many patrolnen
were on duty in citizens clothes 10 %atcn
FALCONS, and they mad the assistance OF
the members OF the City Vigilance Lea
que. wno are opposed 10 violations. Chief
Conlia said tonight that he had Travelled
about the city considerably and felt graf
III. d 81 the success Of his campaign. Al
Tho agh the saloons are shut Up pretty
ffghs' TO all outsiders, IL IT, apparent that
many OF them were doing business In
Quiet way with their friends. Chief Con-
slIu ad. nssted that II is an impossibifi,y
10 stop the sale Of liquor IN every section
OF town, when IL Is possible for saloon
Eeeper 10 supply the tenants Ia the build
ing in VIII len his place is situated.
..wners there Il a demand said the
chief s.ther.a 10 likely 10 be supply
soynewhere.~ II Is a fact that proprietors
80 saloons wsso violated the liquor law
vera more wny than ever before. and
that they mantle stsd wholesome dread
of the citizen spies and they were taking
no chances knowingly, ard were TOO snafp
TO admit strangers 20 their saiooIiss no
matter how innssent the wonid-0s cssto-
rrer appeared Few drunken men were
seer, en- the streets. and concealed baskets
were not Nearly SO numerous as on pre-
cediug days.
T-be usaIarte organization known as the
(;iraer C.1ab and fathersd by Oliver Sum
mgr Tealf WEES opened Tor the hfst Tune
.y,a ru.y,v maid the rsomi aal dues for men,
bsrslasp and partook of lissud refrsahments
there Although the Boaee bad not at
tempted To Interfere with the institution.
there seemed e, be n feeling Of uneasiness
over a r,lssror that there was a POSSIBILITY
that Capt Pickett would make WISH
Rorls mr. FeaIT and his lawyer. were en-
uhafIn IN saving that IL was not IN TOE
rrovinse of ths. poiiee 10 close theisi Mr..
TeaiI said tnc Gnder tluD was not OF
gauizesi solely for the purpose OF supply
i.sg drinks 70 tfiosc whose positiohS pro-
hihit tilem from enjoying the PRIVILEGES
az rna members OF the larger ciiibs.
,ssy.c,.s ys..s features such as discounts
fo- members at the stores or tradesnsn,
trs dfseeurtx being 10 per cent on all
nurchases Our Oh s.ct IS also 10 promote
s.nesag ln4er8st anon z it's members, said
Mr. TEAL and for the encour 9sefnen1
or musical and dram attic art lie claims
II has fsle right 10 grant 10 It's members
all privileges which belong to all proper
iy organized clubs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-05

pierce County Makes an unfonnued
Charge

o,vunu1a Aug "A few days ago the
Taeonna Ledger CONNIE nting upon the
eauallzed assessments for King and Pierce
counties. made the follow ing statement:
.arhe assessment Of Xxi ng county this
year has been completed and the totai
valuation q 81 SO .sS This is between
&. 500 eeo and ys.aaoren 10 wer han last
veur Itz valuation was lowered by the
state board last year to about $Sz,onoVo.
and the Pierce county a. SesSment WAS
raised from about xs3.0a.0Cp To Ss.eS.Oo.
This was because rCbody locked after toe
interests of this county before the board.
Some people relied upon Sc eretary Price,
who is from this county. and who Is
member OF the board. to hook after II.
but later were sorry.
"opr assessment for this year Is not
vet footed up, but soon VII be. IL is
impossible yet to say even approximately
what the total viii he. but a slight raise
over last year Is looked for There will
be need of attention 10 this matter when
the state board sonyenes, and arrange
nsnts should be raade by the Chamber Of
Commerce or by a citizens meeting. cali
cd for the purpose. to send delegation
20 Olympia at the proper time TO look out
for Pierce county's interests"
State Auditor Grimes, as chairman OF
the state board OF equalization. replied
in the following terms
Olympia. Aug .. 1896
''you misstate the facts in an editorial
In this mornings Ledger. wherin you re-
fer To the equalization of Pierce and King
county valnes. made by the state board
OF equalization at ifs last sitting. In Ak
ing values the board Is governed by sec
ton 81, revenue laws OF 1895. and by ref
erenee 60 the proceedings and report of
the state board. YOU viii observe that
values were equalized and fixed at a uni
form figure in the counties named. except
In the matter OF real estate. exclusive of
improvements. whsreia King county lands
were valued at SIS per acre. and Pierce
county lands at sfs-50 per acre by the
state board. King county lands were
valued by the King county board az Slf 66
per acre and Pierce county lands were
valued At s6.36 by her county hoard
You state editoriaily that the state
board OF equalization reduced the King
county valuation last year 20 about s3z
s0o.eo and raised Pierce from so. 200 600 20
sSs,oo.0)e.' The facts are that King Coun-
~ was reduced 10 Sio, COG sis. and Pierce
county was raised IN S2s.A2iS.5. | trust
that you viii correct your record 10
conform to facts