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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10
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from travel such portions of any such
streets as may from time 10 time become
dangerous
Lite, chairman Of the committee. stat
81 that the streets mentioned n the report
were IN q terrible condition. and taat the
city was liable for damages. Noist was
not in favor Of adopting the report, as n
his estimation il would cause a hardship
on number OF poor property holders.
The report was finally adopted.
The ordinance appropr3ating S2,7oo 20 the
Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern railroad
and the Seattle Coal and Iron Company
for changes in their tracks and coal bunk
ers on account OF the rams horn settle
ment was passed. Gleeson voting no.
The assessment roll for the paving Of
Front street was presented by the city
engineer The total cost OF the paving is
81. So, the property owners portion IL
which i s23,o35, and the city's portion
SIl.5So The agreement With j. NJ. COL
man and others owning property on the
state tide lands 10 pay their portion of
the asses ment has been misplaced. and
Corporation Counsel Scott was requested
10 prepare a new one and have 1t filled
out without de,ay.
The petition from the city Of Ballard.
asking the cooperation of Seattle IN en-
forcing the franchise granted to the West
Street & North End Railroad Company.
was referred 10 the committee on rail-
roads.
The following ordinances were acted
upon
transferring money TO certain funds;
passed.
Appropriating money to pay audited
bills: passed.
Authorizing free water 10 John Irwin;
passed.
Appropriating money for purchase of
water meters; referred.
Relating to sewers and drainage; re-
feTred.
The following other business was trans
acted:
Communication from water department
asking for new water meters; referred.
Estimate from City Engineer Thomson
on Improvement 10 Anna street, showing
the total estimated cost TO be $500, OF
which S1.735.91 is 20 he assessed against
property and S33l09 against street cross
ings; referred.
\ communication from the police COM
missioneIs asking for an Appropriation
OF 500 20 furnish a room for relief po-
lice squad az headquarters. was read and
the suggestion approved.
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Wonderful Feats Performed by Prof.
Gentry's Company of Animals.

Prof. Gentry's dog and pony show gave
its initial performance last night under
large tent at the corner of Front and
Wall streets, in North Seattle. There was
a large audience and, judging from the
frequent applause and Marty laughs at
the cute doings of the animals, every one
must have been thoroughly pleased.
Prof. Gentry has fifty-two dogs and
fourteen East India ponies. and taking
them not only as a body, but individually
they are the finest trained animals that
ever appeared in this city. The most not
iceable thing. aside from the difficult
acts they performed, is the willingness
with which they do their work. Every
animal is on tip-toe in anticipation OF his
turn, and simple word or nod IS enough
10 set him to work. After the entry, in
which all the dogs and ponies participat-
ed, the ponies were called INTO the ring,
and executed all the different maneuvers
of military drill with wonderful precis-
ion. 1t gave the people chance to figure
on the question OF whether a pony acts
from reason or instinct.
Then came the dogs. such family, big
dogs with fluffy white hair, little dogs
with big ears, greyhounds, religious dogs
and sacrlesious dogs. and the ever pres
ent clown dogs that made the children
laugh till their sides ached. The dogs
performed numerous acts, each of which
would be worthy of special mention, but
Chlef among them were the SnyQeF lam
lily" and Barney. the canine acrobat"
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder, dressed In fantastic
clothes. danced a waltz to the tune of the
"Bowery Girl" and Barney turned a
dozen back-somersaults with the grace OF
a veteran acrobat
Prof. Gentry introduced his ponies "Ro-
meo and Juliet" The latter is called the
leading lady. She executed a very diff
cult speciality, which consisted of telling
her name and age, the latter by striking
the ground with her foot and the former
by shaking her pretty head. The leaping
OF the pack of greyhounds was the most
exciting act on the programme. and the
way the animals strove for supremacy
was astonishing The prize, however, was
obtained by Foyetta, a handsome dove
colored hound that cleared an Oh
stacle fully fifteen feet high. The perform
ance closed with a grand pyramid, in
which all the animals took part.
Prof. Gentry and hts talented aggrega-
ton will remain at the present location
throughout the week, giving performances
nightly and matinees this, Thursday and
Saturday afternoons at $50 p. m.
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Cedar Blocks for Cross streets Repairs
70 'Ire~tie streets.

=
TO 'Tre~tle streets.
IN the house Of delegates 4 step was
taken toward the paving of cross streets
with cedar blocks. Delegate Little intro
dUced concurrent resolution which was
passed unan mously. making L the sense
Of tle council that. whenever abutti1g
property owners present majority pei
ton for the paving Of certain streets
with wooden blocks or whenever such
paving is ordered by a tw3-th.rds vote Of
the council. the city IS in favor Of paving
IFS share with such wooden blocks as in
the Judgment OF the hoard Of public works
ami cry engineer are deemed best
The streets on which 1t is intended 10 eX-
pertinent are the steep cross streets such
IS James. Cherry and columbia Several
Of the members stated that in some Of the
Eastern cities these blocks were used with
good effect and generally gave s1-isfa0-
ton \ few o. The members argued that
j. was Cheaupr 70 pave with brick. and
thought T. better IN every way They were
al wiling ~ fry tae experiment, bow
ever and give bo-h home products a trail
The committee on streets. 30 which was
referred the communication from the
board o. T11i.r works IN regard 70 the
had condition OF portions Of Grant street
bridge. Commercial. West street and Lake
Union boulevard. and portions OF Jackson.
South sixth, South seventh and King
streets. submitted r report as lot41W>-
with reference 20 streets on the r-de
Lands where nm assessment can as yet be-
Lad vow committee recommends t91t tire
sa 3 strerts ba maintained with as slight
repairs as possible until such time as an
assess G3e1t ear legally Re made.
VITA reference - the condition Of the
hr.5Cr5 streets or patented Land as re-
ported ~ che board of public works. where
,he ahutt-1g owners have refused - per.-
Ton ana have protested against the eX-
pe0ss % renewal being assessed against
their property as required by charter,
y7ur committee recommends that .h@
hoard of publ, works fence OF ana close
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THE CITY COUNCIL
Aldermen Act on Vacation OF
Old Tide Land Plat.
CEDAR BLOCKS FOR PAVING.
Both Houses Favor Them for Cross
streets-I.ast step Taken In the
Railroad settlement.

Both houses of the city council passed
an ordinance last evening cpproprlaLns
g. 100 20 the Seattle. Lake Shore X Eastern
Company for changes that viii have 10 be
made in their property on account OF the
railroad settlement. A concurrent resolu-
ton was also passed relative 10 paving
some stra9ts with cedar blocks. giving the
property holders the right 10 say Dy pet-
ton which they preferred The board of
aldermen passed the ordinance NacatlnS
streets in the old tide land plat as recon-
mendea by the Joint committee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10

Ayers Hair Nigor tones up the weak
hair roots. stimulates the vessels and It's
sues which supply the hair with nutrition,
strengthens the hair itself, and adds the
oil which keeps the shafts soft. lustrous.
and silky The most popular and valuable
toilet preparation in the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10

The Pacific Coast steamship Comnanv.s
steamer AK VIII sail from Seattle fs-
Alaska September 80, e. n. calling A.
NAry Island. N-tlakahtia k-t h!ksr
NraCEc' douglas Island Jura4l ara
Fe-rer's Sag. WI Sarry freight A.
greatly re3u 20 rates For particulars
inquire st o-tce. Ocean dock, city
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II you desire to make a great state. pat
ronize her home products. Every package
and every pound Of Imperial Breakfast
Flakes purchased from your grocer is a
step in the right direction. tombstone &
Speer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10

Housekeepers know that DR.. Price 5
Baking Powder saves a world of work.
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The pope has approved the nomination
Of Roy. Or. Kennedy 20 be rector OF the
American church AZ Rome.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10

The Pee ti%a retfe'f
Is known the wo-.5 over as the hest.
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THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Health considered no baking powder
IAN be used with safety but DR.. Prices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-10

See the alligator Smoke Ia Florida"
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Uow tn Cure ) Cougl,.

During the winter r lS9S. contracted
severe cold which eft me with cough. /
us,,t several kinds Of cough svrjps bat found
no r.lieiuntil | bought bottle 81 Cham
herieiu> Cough Remedy. which relieved me
almost instantly. and in q short time brought
about complete cure. +. VI NARTIS,
Long Re1ch. W. Va.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
REV. c. o. DAYS TALK
On difficulties and Needs In Moral and
Religious Work in BrattIeboro.

Rev. c. o. Day gave the first of series
OF talks upon local issues in morals and
religion last Sunday evening, his subject
being, "Dihi ,ulties in the way Of moral
effort in Brattleboro.' Attention was first
called to the ever-present need of conflict,
even TO prevent moral decline, still more to
make the arduous up hill progress toward a
higher life. Our village, though emo mean
city, needs to be awake to the necessity Of
such effort here. 1t is a question whether
character is as enriched, spiritual and
strong as it was % years ago. The tone of
society, the liberation of questionable
shows. the prevalence of gambling, turkey
railing, pool-paying for money stakes,
profanity Of a debased character. and the
manifest degeneration in temperance prin-
clple and practice ought to make us alarm
ed and stir US up to act. But there are
difficulties and over and above preoccupa-
ton IN our own petty affairs, these are Of
serious moral character. We pay the
price Of a somewhat advanced civilization
in the impalpable and subtle character of
much OF the moral evil, tendencies, not
overt acts, spiritual selfshness and laxity;
and as a result there is no clear-cut and def
mite sense of sin as a ruinous power in the
world, no fear of it as wise men fear it:
anu CNCu the OCCdSlODdl uenu0CldllOu Is
apt to be unintellgent and aimless Yet
there is intellectual activity enough, but of
a dllettante character, not deep nor strenu-
Gus enough to overcome moral inertia, fit
ting on light wing from grave to gay and
proving how dangerous a thing is a "little
knowledge in that it does not grip the
conscience, but rather fosters popular, easy
going scepticism. We do not economic
energy, but spend it lavishly upon small is
sues, fairs, parades and little social sue
cesses to the neglect of the weightier mat
tiers of the law, judgment mercy and
truth. Our leading solid men are too
much given to mutual recognition" for
too small reason, too little modest in prom
inence of a social, political and business
character, and far too much modest in out
spoken moral and religious leadership.
Who supposes that even % men could be
found who would stand up and say in re-
gard 20 temperance, for instance, "enforce
the law regardless of place or person?
If such there be let us hear from them.
We need far more conscientious and vir-
lie type of Christianity; we need to take
up the old but by no means antique "aT-
NOR of God, righteousness. truth, and a
genuine faith, if we are TO accomplish any
thing. God has so made us that we shall
never fight our moral fight without Him !;
and that we can never fail to win with
Him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
THE FRATERNITIES.

special meeting of Fort Drummer
Royal Arch chapter will be held this even
ing TO work the Mark degree.
The Red Men have voted not TO have a
peace dance, and have appointed c. C.
Tyler, c. S. Stockwell, w. S. Pratt and
AlOnzo Hines a committee to arrange for a
sleighride.
Fidelity lodge of Rebekahs, which was
instituted at White River Junction last
week by Grand Representative L. J. Ret
ting, contains 10 charter members. The
degree was conferred on 43 candidates by
the Woodstock lodge.
About so Rebekahs go TO Hinsdale this
evening to assist in the lnstituting of a Re
bekah lodge in that place. There will be
about so charter members of the lodge,
and a delegation of 70 from the Keene
lodge are expected 20 be present TO assist
in the exercises.
delegation of % Odd Fellows from
Hinsdale, with members of the order from
Westtield, Mass, and New London, Conn,
were present at the meeting of the local
lodge on Monday night. Wantastiquet
lodge worked TIL initiatOry and first degree.
and supper followed the evenings work
Officers of R.attleboro commandery, No.
352, U. o. &C, installed Monday even
ing, Jan. Is, by H. P. Hunter and Geo. E.
Selleck; n. C.,lChloe Stafford; V. n. c.,
Mary F. Currief eW. p, Helen NJ. Wyatt !;
X. of R., A. l. -ilhams treasurer, j. A.
Stafford; F. gu Hattie r. Mcclure; W.
d., D. j. Mo BieiiiaSF. Of Il /; G., Mary E.
be spss3ac. ''.W IKE, -0M
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE
TO he Held at GuilfOrd Centre Nert
Tuesday and "wednesday

VIII undoubtedly attract the attention Of
many people in this part of the county.
There will be three sessions each dav. b.
ginning at 10, , and : o'clock. Tie ai.
dress of welcome Tuesday forenoon vii
be delivered by F. G. Taylor of Gulfor3
Centre, after which c. NJ. WinsIow o.
brandon will give a paper on "Tuberculo-
SIS followed by discussion. In the after.
noon L. F. Copeland of Colrain. Mas,
viii consider Dry fodder and ensiacs
ana j. o. Sanford Of Stamford How L
make farming a success There vii. b.
music IN the evening and the paper, wi.
be by John f. Gale on The adyissb.a,r
OF farming as vocation" and II. u
Arms OF Springfield on Home life on ii.
farm" -'''
Prof, j. L. Hills of Burlington will film.
trate the subject Variation of milk All.
milk testing" Wednesday forenoon. Wei.
nesday afternoon II. W. Vail Of Pout--,
Will speak on THE modern dairv COW.
and '. l. Spear of Braintree on FOO f--
the DAIRY COW. At the closing me-.l1.
IN the evening Prof. L. r. Jones OF In,
lngton will give an illustrated addra.. ny
spraying potatoes and orchards" tn,
question box will be the closing feature
Inc meetings will be held in the tow
nail and each noon the ladies will s4rr.
warm dinner in the adjoining building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
NORTH STREET SCHOOL.

Lucien Howe is drilling those who are
to take part in the cantata cinderella -
to be given by the school soon.
The operetta "Cinderella" will be given
by HedgerOw Debating society of the North
Street school near the close OF the present
term. The chorus will be under the drec-
ton of Lucien Howe, who has already be-
gun drilling the singers.
The debate Friday night upon the ques-
ton "Resolved, That labor organizations
are detrimental 10 the laboring classes" was
decided in the negative by a close vote A
cantata entitled Strange visitors was
presented, those who took part being
dressed in the costume of the country rep
resented. \ pleasant social followed
The Hedgerow Debating society of the
North Street school chose these officers
Friday evening: President, Charles Niles
vice president, Olive Warner; secretary,
Lila Park; treasurer, Ezra Wilcox. Addie
Boynton was chosen editor in-chief of the
School Dial in place of Eva Barrett, who
is not in school on account of i'll health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
Meteorological Record
Announcements.

Everybody is invited to the sugar supper which
the men of the Baptist society will give the even
ing of the 9TH. at O'Clock. Admission, including
supper, % cents.
WAITED Homework by the day or week
MRS PHILLIPS, 4 Brennan street
Remember that we are still agents for the eel
ebrated Diamond sIectacles and eye glasses, and
that the Arundel tinted spectacles are especially
recommended for persons with weak eyes
RANGER & THOMPSON.
Tenement to rent in Devens block. Enquire Of
7. Harmon, Brook street.
Furnished room to rent, IS Elliot street
Next rehearsal of Living Whist at Red Mems
hall, Thursday evening Feb. :, at O'Clock. Let
all be present
A large variety of handsome photograph
frames at Clapp 6 Jones's.
Twenty-Five dozen mems and womens under
wear marked down. Must 20 at some price.
T. W. BARNARD.
NoTIcE-I am in Brattleboro to post, balance
or audit accounts for those desiring such work.
will also write deeds or other legal papers, and
do copying on short notice. Terms moderate.
Satisfaction guaranteed. H. c. DURAR, Taylors
Insurance Office.
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's.
one more lot about 50 yards best Turkey red
damasS in from two to five yard lengths. Wont
last long T. w. BARNARD.
See the celebrated Hamilton watches at Ranger
& Thompsons.
Living Whist will be one Of the finest entertain
meuts ever given in Brattl-boro Mrs Howard
says with so fine cast its success is already as
sured
r. W Barnard will sell you good 80 inch cotton
for four and one half to five cents yard. The
lowest price ever known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
LOANED 500, RECEIVED 100000.
William Benners. Jr.. Was Willed the
Fortune ofan Old Lady Whom He Had
Befriended.


For the loan of 500 to an old lady who
had lost her pocketbook at the World
Fair, William j. Benners, ir., known to
the literary world as Eric Braddon, young
novelist Of Philadelphia, was informed a
few days ago that he had been made the
sole heir of the old lady's estate amounting
10 100000
Several years ago Mr.. Benners was taken
i'll, the result of oyerwork, and on the ad-
vice of his physician went TO Florida for
the winter.
AT the Seminole Hotel at Winter Park,
Mr. Benners made the acquaintance of
Mrs. Hannah Ross, an aged lady, whose
home was at Martinsburg, W. Va.
The old lady took quite liking to the
young author, and much to her delight he
made her one of the characters in a book
which he was writing at leisure.
The young man said yesterday that the
old lady seemed to be deeply interested in
hin, and often inquired in regard to the
progress of his book "Nagdalene's Mystery,
or Welded to the Dead"
a short time after MI, Benners was call
ed to New Orleans, La, on some business,
and when he returned TO Florida Mrs.
Ross had departed for her home.
During visit to the Worlds Fair, one
day while sauntering along the famous
Midway Plaisance, much to Mr.. Benners'
surprise he came free to fade with his
Florida acquaintance.
Mrs. Ross appeared to be in sore distress,
and she informed Mr.. Benners THAT she
lost her pocketbook containing her
railroad ticket and all her money.
She appeared 20 realize her position
acuteiy, being long distance from home
without friends and money.
Mr.. Benners, equal to the emergency,
handed the old lady his pocketbook cdu-
tanning $40.
He procured her ticket and the next
day saw her safely on board of a train foA
her home.
On his return to his residence in this
city, Mr.. Benners found check for the
amount he loaned the old lady awaiting
him.
The affair had been forgotten bv Mr..
Benners until about ten days ago when he
received letter from Mrs Ross's ATTORNEYS
informing him OF her death, and also stat
ing that he was named sole heir of her
fortune amounting TO 100000.
MI Benners went direct to Martinsburg.
and returned Saturday, after fixing up
matters there. Mr.. Benners has decided
to spend the winter in California and will
depart for there Monday.
"Magdalene's Mystery, or Welded to the
Dead by Win j. Benners, jr., will ap-
pear as serial in the Chicago Ledger in
a few weeks.
The above is the story as told by the
Philadelphia Item. Mr. Benners is we'll
known in Brattleboro and has spent much
time here in the past few years. He is an
intimate friend OF L. Granville Pratt. Mr..
Benners's lone Road to Heaven" has been
awarded the first prize of S25 in the Items
contest for short stories.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-02-01
HIGH school,

Inc junior class is planning a sleighrid,
~ perhardston next week Friday to NEE.
school. ''iiiieiO iI's-
The High school pupils intend TO have
an entertainment in honor of Washing.
ION birthday anniversary. II Is 10 b
sven thursday evening, Feb. y. FulIz
notice VIII be given later.
A debate was held Wednesday in the
ninth Il4th grade with the following Question.
s Resolved, That protective tariff is bette,
Ior inns country than free trade" 1t was
won by the negative.
?, frncipal Horne visited school MoDda7.
ne ne was applauded by the pupils as be
entered the door and at recess he held s
sort OF an informal reception, most Of ths'
scholars shaking hands with him.
i"enty-six of the members of the frsi.
ana pll second year classes had a sleighride to'
i nerR mar Tuesday evening. They went
IN Mr.. Higgins's teams. Supper was
served at the New England House. follow.
ed by dance in the hall.