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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
STAMPEDE IN A SCHOOL.
Serious Danger Ayerted by the Cool
ness of Al Teacher


A fire and the iniuring of a number of
children We're narrowly averted at the
Crouch School building, corner Twelfth
and G Streets southeast. yesterday morn
ing by the presence of mind of one of the
teachers-NIiss L. c. Brewer
Miss Brewer has a third grade school
on the third floor of the building and was
illustrating a lesson in physics by the use
of spirit lamp. which was placed on
one of the desks.
The slanting surface of the desk caused
the alcohol to spill out and ignite. Miss
Brewer threw her skirt over the flames
and instantly eXtinguished them.
The children had seen the fire. however.
and rushed downstairs and out of the
building. Those on the lower floors heard
the rush. and, without waiting to be dis
missed. followed the first crowd. IN five
minutes the whole school except the oc-
cupants of two rooms were on che side
walk huddled together like a flock of
sheep. One or two went home but most
of them were too badly frightened to
leave the vicinity of the building
Mrs. Peabody the principal of the
building, found out what the trou-
BILE was, and soon had the pupils in their
places and reciting their lessons
Fortunately, no one was injured.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
THE GOLDEN CROSS.
Grand Officers of the District Visit
Goodwill COmmanderY

The grand officers of the District of
Columbia paid an official visit to Good
will Commandery Monday night, the de-
gree staff comforting the second and third
degrees. DIR. 5. l. Groot, on behalf of
Rev. ]. f. Rankin. presented a bust of
the latter to Goodwill Commandery. the
receipt of which was acknowledged by
Noble Commander Harris. of Goodwill.
Mrs. f. F. Higgins of Meridian Com
mandery, gave recitation, and Miss NJ
f. Sherwood a soprano solo.
The committee on revision of bylaws
made a formal report. At the close OF
the meeting members and guests to the
number of 12O repaired to the banquet
hall, where a collation. was served by the
ladies.
Meridian Commandery's visitation was
we'll attended. An address by Grand Com.
mander \. III. FiegenbaUm and a recita.
| ton by Mrs. T.. r. Higgins We're notabI,
events of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Notion Department.

We are right in line here, too. We chaI-
lenge anyone to beat or meet our prices
These are but a few examples:
10c. Bone Casing, all colors, piece of 8
yds., &C. tftf
1Oc. Betting, all eolors. &c, strip.
19c. Betting. black only, sc. piece.
&c. Hooks and Eyes. with hump. 1c. card
sc. Hooks and Eyes, card of 2 doz., &c.
per card.
1Oc. and 15c. Whalebones. good value. &c.
dozen.
15c. Silk Seam Binding. all colors. Sc.
piece.
15c. Dress Shields. Klenert's, Sc pair
Csc. Best Quality Velveteen Facing, 5
yds.. lie
SC. Pins, good value, &c. paper.
&c. Pins. good value. &c. paper
&c. Cabinet Hair Pins asst, Sc.
Sc. Hair Pins. 2 packages for 1c-
&c. Mourning Pins. 1c. per box.
&c. Tape Measure, so inches, 1c.
sc. DaTning Eggs, &c.
&c. Aluminium ThimbIes. 1c
10c. package asst. Tapes. &c.
10c. Corset Steels l inch back, &C.
Sc and 10c. Feather Stitch Braid. piece
of yards, &c.
15c and 2Oc. Side Elastics, Ladies and
Children, SC.
10c. Gem Crimping Pins. &c. dozen.
10c yard Fancy Garter Elastic. Sc. strip.
Brooks Spool Cotton. all colors, &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Toilet Articles.

You will find that we can supply you
with everything in this line at prices
that you cannot get elsewhere Though
our prices are low. you need not doubt
that our qualities are the very best 4
visit will soon convince you.
15c Hair Brushes. good value, &c.
10c Tooth Brushes, real bTistle. &c
15c Tooth Brushes. real briStle. SC.
1ec Whisk Broom &c.
10c genuine Rubber Dressing Combs, &c
sc Hand Serbs, &C.
sc Petroleum Jelly. &c per bottle.
10c Talcum Powder, &c per box
&c TaIcum Powder. SC per box.
&C Court Plaster. &c per piece
15c Bay Rum, good quality. Sc per
bottle.
15c Witch Hazel. best quality. Sc per
bottle.
Woodworth's Perfumery. all doors. bring
bottle, &c per ounce.
Pure CASTLE Soap. with washrag, 10
cake.
&c and 1Oc Fine Toilet Soap. 4c cake.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

A charming scene met the view at 8
o'clock last night in the parlor of the
manse on Minnesota Avenue. Anacostia
when Miss Theodore North and Mr.. John
Mclaughlin were united in marriage by
the father of the bride The odor Of
American Beauty roses filed the air, and
every conceivable space was filled with
huge punches of that fragrant flower.
They formed a beautiful background for
the bridal pair, and gave just the color
necessary to the scene. The bride, who
is q brunette was gOWned in white silk,
with lace trimmings The groom is in
the United States Navy and is well known
in this city, especially in Masonic cir
cles. The wedding was a quiet one, only
the immediate family of both parties be-
ing present.
Dainty refreshments were served from
a table the flower decorations of which
were Narcissus poeticus and white hya-
cinths. In the center was a large fern.
The hall decorations We're yellow jOnquils,
while tropical plants were massed in
convenient places and in one corner there
was a bank of white spirea.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Miss Viola Pearl Anderson and Miss Man
ming, of this city, witnessed the cere-
mony.
The couple were started on their honey
moon amidst shower of rice. They are
guests at the National Hotel. and will
remain until Saturday, and then depart
for their Maryland home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Of the congregation who called unexpect-
eddy in a body and brought with them
substantial hampers. Among those who
contributed so pleasantly to the pleasure
Of the evening We're Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Y.
Eberbach, Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Stutz.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Stutz Mr.. and Mrs.
John Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lehman
Mr.. and Mrs. c. K. Umhan, Mr.. and Mrs
ID. Ballauf Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Haislip
Mrs. Samuel German, Mrs. +. Ballauf
Mrs. G. d. Voland, Mrs. c. Behrens, Mrs
A Wilmer, Mrs. Emerich, Mrs. Schlosser
and Mr. j. II. W. Schundt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Mrs. semmes Craig to lecture

Mrs. Semmes Craig, the eminent art
critic, will give a private lecture on
American Art rat Rauscher's at II
O'Clock today. The course is intended
principally for the ladies of the Cabinet
and ladies in Congressional circles. The
patronesses are Mrs. A.. S. Grant, Mrs
Mckenna, Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page,
Mrs. Gage, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Sherman,
Miss Gary, and Miss Flora Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Corset Department.

This department is now as complete as
1t is possible TO make il. Not leading
style that is missing and the prices are
on par with the rest of our goods, far
below any others you can find
SOC Ladies' All-boned Corsets in a0o
white and gray. .AJC
75c Ladies' All-boned Corsets in white
and gray lace trimmed bust with ICE
ribbons drawn through. .------.-. 1ij0
10 per cent discount off all weIl-known
makes. such as r. & c.. w B., Thomp-
sons, Warmers, American Lady and Ne
mo. during opening days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Mems Furnishings.

This is one Of our new departments. and
we have already laid in a bigger stock
than many an exclusive store. We will
keep il up 10 date, and will always watch
the styles closely. 50 that you may be
sure that whatever you buy here is cor
rect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

DR.. and Mrs. Custis left yesterday for
South Carolina. The trip is made for
the benefit of DR.. Gusts, who has recently
recovered from typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Miss Mildred Carter will give the second
lecture of her Lenten course today at the
Washington Club. The subject will be
History of Ballads" and will be vOcally
illustrated by professional singers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
l9e Half Hose. 121!c.

Mems Fancy Half Hose, the newest
patterns-seamless. Our open f0r/a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

TO CURE 4 COLD ~ ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. b. Q. on
each table,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
A New Estimate of the Puritans.

y historian now rises to declare that
the Puritans were stiff drinkers. Perhaps
all their name stood for absolute purity
in beer. such as Heurich's Maerzen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Among the fashionable representatives
Of New York society who VIII be present
al Washington's Horse Show Will be Mr.
o. ii. Belmont. who has engaged a box
and is arranging entries. Mr. Belmont is
enthusiastic in his prophecies concerning
the success of the event
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
81 4buttOn Gloves. Csc.

Four-button or two-clasp Kid Gloves,
white, white and black. tan and oXblood.
Splendid quality. Our opening Goa
price --.....--...... ..-.......---..-.'r Wv
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The dance which was TO have been
given in honor Of Miss Long. the daugh-
ter Of the Secretary Of the Navy, by Ad-
miral and Mrs. Charles Stuart Norton,
on February ls and which was postponed
on account Of the disaster 10 the battle
ship Maine, viii take place this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Mr.. Henry X c. Fox and Miss Lizzie
Hopwood, both of Frederick, Md,
We're united in marriage last night at
$50 o'clock, by Rev. DR. Domer. at his
residence, corner Ii and Eleventh Streets.
The brides father, Mr.. +. T. Hopwood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Mrs. Benton McMillin has as her guests
at the Normandic Hotel her mother and
sister, Mrs James Foster and Miss Fos-
ter, OF Louisiana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Handkerchief.

Still another feature of the new Kings
Palace. the handkerchief department.
We will offer values that can never be
obtained elsewhere.
10c Ladies' White Hemstitched
Observation-Disclosures or narrow D.
hem :. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oc
u 1-2c Ladies' Swiss Embroidered n
Handkerchiefs =. Observation-Disclosures t
Csc All-linen Handkerchiefs em-to1lo
broidery or lace effects ......-..... IL /2C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Glove Department.

We invite your attention TO this depart
ment We have laid in as fine stock OF
Gloves as was ever seen outside OF New
York or Paris. We quote here just two
opening specials TO attract your attention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Mrs. Semmes-Craig will give her second
lecture on American Artists" at Rau-
scher $, at II o'clock this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Col and Mrs. Madison Blair, of Mime
sofa, who have been visiting Washing
ton for the past three weeks, left yester-
day, accompanied by Mrs. Julia Howard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
PFC Half Hose. Sc.

Tan and Black-splendid quality Of
Seamless Hose. Our opening O.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Mrs. Chatard. with a party Of friends,
is making 4 visit to the Bermudas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
who will spend the Spring with relatives
in the northwest.

Mrs. Sartoris will entertain at dinner
this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
81 Shirts. soc.

Mems Percale Stiff Bosom Shirts. % DIFF
terent patterns, separate cuffs Our "a
opening price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Obt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

The engagement is announced of Miss
Frances Ball TO Mr.. Walter Harlowe, of
Atlanta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
SI.25 Gloves. 9Se.

Hook. clasp and button style, all the
newest fancies; gloves that sell every
where at SIS. Our opening 0Q.
price -..-.-.-.- ..-..----.-..-.-.'-----'-'' -" W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Mems blue, tan, natural and balbriggan
Shirts and Drawers. that always sell for
at least 59c Our opening a.
price ..--.....-..---...----. HoO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Rev. J. Z. A. Duerman, pastor OF Grace
English Eyangical Lutheran Church.
was pleasantly reminded of his birthday
on Tuesday evening by the ladies' society
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Your credit is good al Lansburg's Fur
niture House. 18th and + SITS. oc3-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
l9c Suspenders. PIE.
39e Underwear. Poe.

10 different styles. best buck 1a1/
les. Our opening price...--...------lZ u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Embroidery and LaCeS.

Another new department that we have
added To introduce it 10 your notice
we viii offer the following extraordinary
bargains:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Infants Wear.

This is another new departure for US
and we viii make il a famous depart
ment. You mothers must always look
through this department before buying
anything for the little ones.
25c Embroidered Null Caps. diff -
leIent styles -------.--..............I.C
SEC Chndren's Straw Crown Hats. n
null brims, all colors........... .....- zoe
Csc and 75c Excellent quality straw
crown Hats, null brims. great N.
Nalue-------.-- .......--.-.- ---.----.---- oUU
H-25 and s1.1s Fine Null Hats. no
handsomely trimmed. .........-.... Joe
Infants Dresses.
&c, Long and Short Dresses for Chill
dren and Infants, embroidered. trim
med yoke; sleeves and neck also ~
tucked observation-disclosures. ZoC
25c. Infants Flanellette sacques,a
all eoiors .--..--..-...................1Z15c
SI-25 Infants Long Coats. white -
Cashmere, silk embroidered. I9c
Csc. and 75c. ChiIdren's Long and n
Short Dresses OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. QUO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Aprons,

19c Ladies White Aprons. fun sizetor/a
with lace insertion and tucks-...... 72t
35c Ladies' extra size Fine Tucked 7Sc
Aprons -..-.-.-.--. -.......-..... -eN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
GRAND CASLECHT OPENING
Muslin Underwear.

As fine a selection as you can find in
any store in this country. We have made
great efforts TO excel in this department.
u 1-2c. Cambria Corset Covers,
well fitting .....-.........-.. JC
25c. Cambria Corset Covers. emto, IN
broidered trimmed ......-.-...........1Z1 2t
S9c. Ladies Umbrella Drawers, lace
trimmed, embroidered and tuck ~
6Se. and 75c. Ladies' Umbrella Drawers,
trimmed with Torchon Lace or "a
embroidery ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ouc
soc. Ladies Night Gowns. with two
rows Of insertion and tucks. good %,
cotton, well made. oJS
Csc. Ladies Night Robes with four rows
J of embroidery and lace insertion, No.
Csc. Ladies Umbrella Skirts. lace or
| embroidered trimmed full widths 40.
and all lengths ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS fJo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

The marriage OF Mr.. Hamilton Stone
Wallace Of Washington, and Miss Ethel
Bangs OF Boston. was sOlemnized yester-
day al noon at the residence Of the bride.
in this city, By Rev. Everett Edward
Hall The bride was given away by her
cousin Mr. Gordon Abbott, and DR. Fair
fax Irwin was best man. The ceremony
was succeeded by a wedding breakfast
at which were present besides the bridal
group. Mrs Abbott, Mrs Edward Bangs
Miss Edith Bangs. Miss Nellie Eldridge
Miss Sampson. Miss Pierpont Morgan OF
New York, Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Wallace.
Mr. and Mrs T. i. Wallace Mr. and Mrs
Leonard G. Chew. Miss Chew. Senator
and Mrs Walthall, Admiral and Mrs
Thomas O. Selfridge, Miss Letterman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Miss Nourse, 2S23 Q Street, will be at
home today She viii be assisted in re-
ceiying her friends by Miss Edith Hass-
Ter. Of Boston. Miss Hassler, who Is the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. Newc0mb, viii
receive tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Grand Spring Opening!
Kings Palace New Department Store
March 18th, 18th and 10th.
TO-DAY. TOMORROW and SATU

a
hr vayla in hg n bbe t N tar ~
m W be W wv W lever
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
soc Underwear. 39c.

Mems satin front Shirts and Drawers
in blue. tan and terra Gotta bal %,
briggan. Our opening PRICE,. oJ'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
BOYS BlouSpS.

Boys Bl0usps.
SOC Boys White Blouse. trimmed o.
with wide embroidery ............- OJC
39c Boys White and fancy front ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Two Specials i'm Flowers

Two Specials in Flowers.
We attention stock of
flowers. They will be than this Spring and
W have laid in a stock than
American Beauty Roses, &c.
Splendid quality of imported Beauty Roses with
bud leaves-rubber stems-pinks. a
and reds. As opening special will Of ur
fer them at...-.--.... ~
imported Sample Flowers, 2IC.
delightful aggregation styles-apple
SON. clover. peoples. field
ers-in almost flower that They %
should fetch much from Soc 81 Our opening nc
-
25C Straw Braids, sc.
This is something that will offer titbit during
opening. A magnificent of excellent quality of Straw
Braids in all the shades and yell
green. turquoise burnt orange heiorope .
der buet, black white all other shades that
fashionable Our opening price Observation-Disclosures. OS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
She'll Goods.

&c Black and Shell Side Combs, q.
per pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. oC
19c Black and Shell Side Combs, IN.
Per pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1UC
25c Pompadour Combs. Shell -
Amber and Black .......-...............I0 c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
AsLIGHT OPENING TITS EVENING FROM $50 TO
Grand Spring Opening
of Millinery and Cloaks.

ehavepr daarftw ondea e ng exampL the
always
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IDuedt Ierne standb h
caks ha
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
Trimmed Hats.

TRIMMED Hats.
During days will offer the two fol-
lowing extraordinary values in Trimmed Hats:
First Opening Special.
A magnificent assortment of Trimmed and Bonnets
that command price of s. Sc They the latest fancies
for In black including the
fashionable burnt Flowers mousel
LANES ribbons steel and Rhinestone ostrich dot
ted net and straw brads all the
most adorable effects Some stylish and jaunty Tur n. no
ban effects this special N< VN
Second Opening Special.
This lot consists of reproductions the i'm
ported Hats made in workrooms New York and
Washington They the stylish effects OBJ
tainable. The 49, M
to $40 Through ingenuity and skill able W. uS
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25c Mems Bows. II re.

. different patterns in Mems Colored
Band Bows. Worth every cent 1oFI.
OF 25c. Our opening price,. lZ/2C
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39e Mems Ties. 25c.

opening price -------------------------. AoN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

Two Opening Specials in Ribbons.
We thousands of yards of Ribbon that positively
direct attention will offer the
following opening bargains
25c and Csc Ribbons, I6c.
5000 yards 0 g. Ribbon, all silk. good
quality satin, gros grains; 40s, Sos and ,/
all he opening Inc
Fancy Ribbons, SC yd.
big fancy Ribbonspadsg Roman stripes and fan
cy effects-four inches wde--thrty different col -
This is a bargain of bargains Our open NC
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Second Opening Special.
Opening Specials
i'm Untrimned Hats.
Imported Panama Hats, 36c.

Remember, these prices are for our open
They too low for us to maintain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
HOuSefurniShingS.

We have devoted a large amount OF
space TO this department. and can safely
assure you of better qualities and lower
prices than any other store in town.
English China Decorated Toilet Set.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17
First Opening Special.

During our three opening days
lowing extraordinary values in TT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-17

the
lowet many dep omedthe
dytodoh shopping nopporun
d
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-27
FREE TO ALL WOMEN.

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MLY CHANGE HlRBR LINES.


two blocks Of ground owned by the Great
Northern. the proposed line . located
about the center Of The present reserved
strip
II should be explained that between the
inner and the outer harbor lines. As estab-
hshed by the state board or commission
ers. there Is q STRIP OF tide land no feee
wide extending throughout the harhcr Of
the city. Under the Federai law. the 500
retary OF war establishes .sharhor une.
not lines According 10 the record.
Acting Secretary Doe chose the outer line
as established in Seattle as the haroor
line Of Seattle. and 50 fixea it.
The objections to the harbor lines. as
a; present existing. may be summarized
az covering two points The arse and
most important. perhaps. IS the fact that
under the state law and the prevailing
conditions the improvement; owners along
the harbor strip are compelled TO ltsase
the states reserved area and extend their
wharvez. bunkers or other improvements
upon this strip. In many cases the water
At high tide upon the haroor strip is. ac-
corling to the contention OF the property
owners. 80 deep thar the establishment
and maintenance Of improvements IN COM
pliance with the state laws is impraet.clbl.
and unsafe. But unless the property own
ers lease and build upon that portion Of
the states strip Of harbor abutting IN
front OF their Improvements they are sub
ject to the imposition Of having a wharf
built in front OF them. thus cutting OF
their ingress and egress 10 their wharves.
A second and equally vital objection lies
In the fact that the state law allows the
state board TO fix rates Of wharfage to be
charged on wharves so erected on the
states leased harbor area. The universal
rate Of wharfage In Seattle is 30 cents per
ton. and the board of commissioners have
announced tina. they will not Tolerate a
charge higher than e cents per ton. This
rule is pronounced BY the wharf owners
a ruinous and proh.bitory one
The boards findings will be forwarded
to Secretary Aiger and approved or re-
jected by that official before any publicity
Is given of their nature.