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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-22
Fairfax Coal Mines.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer
TACOMA, Dec 21.--Manager H. S. HUI
son, of the Fairfax coal mines was In
the city today He reports that twenty
families are now living at Fairfax. and
the Northern Pacific is preparing to run
its Carbonate trains through to that town.
The company's first coal shipment, cop-
sisting of 40 tons arrived here this week.
market at both Seattle and Tacoma.
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IN A BLAZING HALLWAY.
Women Burned while Escaping
From the House.

From the HOube.
Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer
TACOMA, Dec H.--The fire department
made a quick run this afternoon when a
fire broke out in three-story building
on Tacoma avenue. occupied as a grocery
store and fruit stand below and lodgings
above
J. Nester, proprietor OF the grocery. lost
about $500, fully covered by insurance. The
considerably damaged by water.
The fruit store adjoining was also dam
aged by water. The fire started In the
hallway leading to the upper floors, and
gained considerable Roadway before 1t was
discovered.
: Mrs. A. e. Smith, wife of Northern
Pacific night switchman, who was sleep
ing in the upper story. rushed down the
burning stairway scantiy clad and was
quite severely burned about the face by
the flames. which were roaring UP the
narrow passage like furnace.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-22
DIED IN ARIZONA.


Fred SIN, . WelI-Known Young
Man OF Tacoma.
Special Dispatch to the Post Intelligencer.
TACOMA, Dec. IA telegram was re-
ceived today from Phoenix, Ariz., an
nouncing the sudden death Of Fred Sill,
q welI-known young man Of this city.
who recently left here for that coun-
try.
Mr. Sill was one OF the numerous citi-
zens arrested as result OF the disclose
ures OF Joe Dunlap, the burglar, and was
tried and convicted Of receiving part OF
the alleged stolen goods. The court aft
erward set the verdict aside on the
ground that Sill had not been allowed by
his counsel to make any defense. and
missed.
! It is said Sill made a fulp statement
before his death OF all he knew In rela-
ton to the Dunlap burglaries and who
were cognizant of the facts.
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Rendy for Firemen,. HAN.

Special Dispatch to the Rost-Intelligencer
TACOMA. Dec. 2l.-The eighth annual
given tomorrow night at Germania hall,
which has been magnifcently decorated for
the occasion. A large number OF tickets
have been sold. and a very successful en-
tertainment Is anticipated.
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HOP GROWERS no MEET.
Low Prices VIII Cause Lewis COuu-
ty Ranchers to Organise.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer
CHEHALIS. Dec. 21.--A seventy nine
bale lot of hops was sold yesterday in the
market here at z cents. Another dealer
took fifty-one-bale lot and Twenty-Five
bale lot at : cents. Most growers here are
not offering heir hops at present quota
lions.
Some dealers are trying to secure Lewis
county hops on consignment.
The growers OF Lewis county are to meet
at Chehalis Saturday morning and discuss
the hop situation. with a view Of forming
an association similar to associations in
Oregon and In other parts of Washington.
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McAULEY WILL DE PARoLnD.
Tacoma's Ex-Treasurer VIII spend
Christmas at Home.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
OLYMPIA, Dec. 21.--James w. McCaul-
ey, now In the state penitentiary undergo
ing q sentence Of four years for defraud-
ing Tacoma while city treasurer, Will be
pareled this week in time to allow him to
spend Christmas at his home.
McCauley had ten months of his sentence
yet to serve, but great efforts were made
to have him paroled. Gov. Rogers today
said McCauley had been recommended for
parole by Warden Catron on December
Is, and that the ex-treasurer would be
paroled almost at once.
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Palmer Cut-On work Delayed.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA. Dec. 2L--Contractor Nelson
Bennett who is home to spend the holi-
days reports that the heavy rains have
somewhat delayed the work on the Palmer
cut-off to Seattle The line will be fin
ished however, early next year Mr.. Ben
nett's contract on the Clearwater, Idaho.
extension is finished with the exception
Of a short piece of track remaining to be
laid when the grade has been cleared of
two hir landslideS,
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nncLAiI1IsG CHINESE LAND.

DewaGer Issues = Far-
w neaehing Decree.
l1Epatch to the acknowledgements.
4269IfA, Dec. H,--Mail advices re-
t1F11 today from Shanghai state that
~ 72nsSs dowager OF China issued a
SlsS1 tkfso weeks ago which will be
ill10adklnf IN It's effect upon the land
r MI iof her empire. 1t orders the
nj reclamation Of millions of
n1S X lind that have been lying idle
n y for twenty to fifty years past.
N 16dVe states that this land was for
IN occupied by thrifty agriculturists.
- Sste either driven out by inunda-
~ q decimated by some Of the fire.
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Given . Bill Of Health.

Special Dispatch to the observation-disclosures.
PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. N.-The Brit
ish ship Ravsnscourt, after many viciss.-
quarantine station, has been given clean
bill of ,health and now awaits only a tug
to proceed to Tacoma. During storm the
vessel dragged ashore, and will probably
be locked before she commences taking
cargo,
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Child Rndlx scalded.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
p,ayinr abour IN the family e residence y nne
terday. the 2-year-old child Of Charles
Matson, well-known tugboat cook. fell
into a tub of scalding water and was so
badly burned that it is feared the little one
will die.
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Mm Travel ThrouRh EGypt.

special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA. Dec. 21.-Chester Thorne.
president OF the National Bank Of Com
;iv for a trip OF several months through
Egypt They will be accompanied by Dr.
Grant s. Hicks.
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Ar far Larger eaIarfea.

SPECIAL Dispatch to the Post-Intoiligence
EVERETT, Dec. N.--A petition was pre-
scented to the board Of county commission-
ers by the deputteg and employees In the
different county offices, aelxinG for an In
crease In their monthly pay. The salaries
Of the male employees range at present
from 10 to, $50 per month. The ladies' are
receiving $50 per month.
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the state officials have much to contend
for. Just what grounds the Vancouver
officials have for the action they have
taken in overruiing Commissioner Hermann
Il not known, but Mr.. Vance viii at once
take the matter to the interior department
and insist on the rights Of the state being
sustained.
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GENTS gold and diamond lockets; re.
duced prices at w. w. Houghton's.
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CHOICE turkeys at the Morgan Oyster
Company. 1908 Second avenue.
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PERFUME atomizers. Smith & Ken
nedy's.
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PRICES Of Watches all cut to most
nothing at Houghton's.
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UMBRELLAS for holiday gifts. A seiec-
ton from 5000. Robson Bros, 2l3 Column
b.a street.
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STOVE snaps. z. c. Niles Co.. today.
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STOVE snaps. 2. c. Miles Co.. today.
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1.-THE foregoing statement accords with
my recollection of the facts The copy Of
the resolution referred to was given to me,
and submitted It to the committee on
resolutions. Previously thereto ! showed
a copy OF the ylank to Senator Foraker,
Senator Plat, OF New York, and Senator
Lodge. OF Massachusetts. and conferred
"W. r. MERRIAM"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14

A literary man who was compelled
by circumstances to use his family sit
ting room as a study missed his pen
holder one evening while absorbed in
writing story
He looked over his desk, through the
pigeonholes and in the drawers, but 1t
was nowhere in sight. 1t was not on
the floor He felt behind his ear. 1t was
not there.
"This is what comes" he said i'm
patiently, "of trying to work where
there is houseful Of children. Which
one of you has taken my penn
The children looked at each other
and laughed. He became irritated.
81 don't want any foolishnessP' he
exclaimed. "Wheres that penn Who
has taken it?''
After moments pause one OF the
children said slowly
eff you'll laugh, papa, you will find
it,"
He stared at her in establishment.
Then, as her meaning slowly broke in
upon him, he joined in the laugh, ano
the penholder fell cut of his mouth
where it had been all the time.
How many of the little difficulties Of
this life one can extricate oneself iron
by a laughl-Youth Companion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14

that the search in question was maze
without objection on the part OF the
plaintiff, that she confessed partially her
guilt and expressed a desire to settle the
matter. He claimed to have met with
large unaccountabe losses while the
plaintiff worked for him, in '94something
like 5000, in '96 about $l40O. A part
he claimed was due to alleged stealing
by Younger sister of the plaintiff, whom
he testified, he told the plaintiff had re-
turned to him 172 articles and Sloo IN
money.
The retail value of the goods in ques-
ton was between $50 and $50
The evidence closed Tuesday afternoon
and the arguments begun. The case Will
go to the jury today.
Tuesday afternoon several respondents
were arraigned and each pleaded guilty
and were sentenced as follows Abram
Thomas of Wheelock, two oftenses sell
ling hard cider, fine $50 and costs, alter
nate sentence in house OF correction
Dennis Tanner of Sheffield, intoxicatlon,
fine So and costs, also furnishing intox-
icating liquor, fine SIS, alternate
sentence in house OF correction. TN
latter case execution Of sentence was
stayed and respondent put under care OF
probation officer Elisha May on condition
that he refrain from the use OF all
intoxicants and obey the laws OF the
state.) Henry Maroon OF Sheffield,
intoxicaton fine So and costs; Lawrence
Smith of Barnet, larceny OF suit OF clothes
from A. Liable, respondent SENTENCED, to
not more than three years nor less than
two years in the state prison at Windsor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14

Snakes have the sense of smell. 1t is
difficult to obtain food for the rattle
snakes and copperheads out at the ZOO
logical park The keeper has been try
ing them on the house rats and mice he
has caught about the building. He
would leave them in the snake cage over
night and through the day. They would
run over the snakes with IMMUNITY
The snakes would pay no attention to
them, but when he happened to secure
some field mice and put them in the
cage the snakes ate them at once. He
put in several rats and mice of the or
binary house variety that were living
out of doors under the sidewalk. and
these were seized by the snakes almost
as readily as the wild species
The keeper then conceived the idea of
making an earth box to keep the rats in
for awhile before feeding, and he found
that if they We're put in there for IL
hours or SO before they were given to
the snakes they would be eaten. The
only apparent explanation is that the
smell of the earth is agreeable to the
snakes, and that the smell which the
animals acquire about buildings is OBJ
iectionable. Chicago Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Protect Our Food.

The doctors inform us that alum is
poison, and that alum baking powders
should be avoided because they make the
food unwhoesome. Prominent hygien-
lists, who have given the matter most
study, regard these powders as an evil
that should be suppressed by state ac-
ton. In Minnesota and Wisconsin alum
powders are not permitted to be sold
unless they are branded to warn con-
sumers of their true character, while in
the District of Columbia the authorities
have under the direction of Congress,
adopted regulations to prohibit the use
of alum in bread altogether.
Are not the people OF other states, as
well as those of Minnesota and WScon-
sin, entitled to warning OF danger
which is apparently menacing them at
close hand, and is not the whole country
entitled to absolute protection, as the
people of the District OF Columbia are
protected, by legislation which is EN-
tirely prohibtive?
Until we can have protection in TIL,
form Of a statute, how can our state
boards of health, state analysts or foot
commissioners better serve the public
than by publishing in the newspaper
from time to time the names of the bak
ing powders which they find to be mad
from alumni
Meantime, it will aid the housewife il
designating the alum powders to remen
Der that all powders sold at twenty.hv
cents or less per pound are of this dar
gerous class. Pure cream of tarter pow
ders are usually sold at from iorty.hy
to fifty cents pound.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

ISmall advertisements will be inserted in
this column in reading matter type at the
rate two cents word for the first inser-
ton and one cent word for subsequent in
sertions Cash must accompany the order.
F. O. Clark is closing out the large st.
Johnsburv illustrated for Is cents each,
two for % cents. Call early for them.
For SALE. Two frame awnings, six
feet and seven feet, suitable for piazza
or store. Used only one season, but
will be sold very cheap. 90 Main street,
right hand bell.
For SALE. A two story house of II
rooms besides bath rooms. Near Union
schools. Inquire at 20 Mt. Pleasant
street.
VILLAGE RESIDENCE FOR SALE. No.
46 Spring street, cottage house of 10
rooms. Two tenements if desired. Nice
barn. Two carriage houses, furnace and
hot water heat, large lot. Possession
given this fall. One-haf can run on
mortgage if wanted Charles S. Hast
ings, over post office.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Capable, trusty
girl for general homework. Protestant
preferred. Address l. l.. Dwight, West
Hatfield, Mass.
A Coop TOP CARRIAGE for $40, a fine
one for sos. % Pearl street, B. F.
Weeks.
SUMNER BOARD by the week or month
at T. M. Guys, Peacham, VT.
HOUSE TO RENT. No.7 Clinton avenue
Eight rooms. Bath, hot and cold water
furnace, range, fireplace. All modern
conveniences. Vacant June 23d. Apply
to ]. H. Carpenter, 10 Clinton avenue.
TENEMENT TO RENT.-Inquire 16 Sum
mer street.
For SALE. One two seated surry il
good condition. Inquire at No. 10(
Main street.
FINE BUILDING LOT, No. 81 Cliffstreet
All graded, fine shade trees, apple trees
currant bushes, asparagus bed, rhubarh
grape vines, Stiles pond water, nice gar
den, good neighborhood near school
and scale works. Will be sold cheap
Charles S. Hastings, over Post office.
For SALE. A very desirable buildin
lot; fine location; good spring water
q Enquire Of E. ]. Halett, 81 Mt. Pleasar
street.
QUEENS GREY, SILVER GREY, Ste
Grey and Green Photo mount for sale 6
9 the CALIFORNIAN Office. Just what yo
. want to mount your photos on.
Thirty tons Of pressed hay, sold at IL
y barn or Delivered also new mich cow
. S. J. Hastings, Passumpsic.
y SEVEN ACRES OF LAND for sale, or W
be rented. Enquire of Mrs. Gaffney,
- Water street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14

One of the first things done by
stranger visiting Albany, says the Phil
adelphia Call, is to pay 20 cents and
put himself at the mercy of capitol
guide. The guide makes profound and
obsequious bow, like prestidigitator
about to charm an audience, and pro-
ceeds to lift the veil which hides the
mysteries of the great building.
On recent occasion the guide led
the stranger regretfully past "McGin-
tvs" empty frame and proceeded to
identify the heads of notables that deco
rate the stairway. He did fairly we'll
until the stranger pointed out Shakes
peare and Homer and asked who they
were.
"Them, replied the guide, undaunt-
ed, care the heads Of two politicians
whose names | disremember.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
st. JoIlnsbury Center.

There was a good attendance at the
Childrens Day concert at the Methodist
church last Sunday evening and the exer-
cises were much enjoyed.
John Harding Of Lake City, Mimi,
arrived here last Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blood have
returned to their home here. Mr.. Blood
is somewhat improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Jenness OF Newport
were at P. L. Pierce's last werk.
Mrs. Brainerd and Mrs. Smith OF
Montpelier have been visiting at I. b.
Wiley's.
Mrs. Fred Hoffman and Miss Carrie
Sleeper Of Wheelock visited frlends III
this place last week.
7. Powers, who has been visiting his
son in Boston, returned home last week.
The w. c. T. U. will hold it's regular
meeting with Mrs. S. x. Huse next
Thursday afternoon.
lanes w. Learned has moved into
Amos Sanborn's house.
Miss George Foster of Newark is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. Alden Mcfarland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hall of st. Johns
bury spent Sunday with their daughter
Mrs H. Skinner.
Several from this place attended the
Chidrens Day picnic OF SHEPHERD
Pomona Grange at Bean Pond last Sat
urday.
The Epworth League will hold
sociable at the Methodist church mex
Friday evening. There will be an ad
dress given by the pastor. Refreshment
| will he served
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury, June 8, by Rev. c. w.
Hunt at the residence of the brides mother,
John w. Phelps of New York City and
Florence May Smith of st. Johnsbury
At st. Johnsbury, June 8, by Rev. G, c.
Waterman, George Abbott ellison of East
Burke, and Letitia Belle Stearns of st. Johns
bury.
At st. Johnsbury, June 6, by Rev. H. L.
veasey, Walter q. Robbins and Flora e.
Aver, both of st. Johnsbury Center.
At Groton, June 6, w. L. Cults and Arkie
Crown.
At Greensboro, June z, by Rev. p B. Fisk,
William p. Russell and Ruth Williams.
At Woodsvie, June z, by Rev. ]. Pauuet,
Thomas Neage of Lyndonville and RATHER.
inc Sullivan of Woodsville.
At Lyndonville, June 6, by Rev. j. Pauuet,
Louis LeClerc of Concord, N. H., and Anna
Lap ont of Lyndonville.
At East Burke, June 8, by Rev. ]. c. Bod.
well, Robert II. Godding and Josie NJ.
| Lauder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
GRAND ARrIY ENCAMPrlENT.
A Crent Meeting Assured in Montreal

Chamberlin Post G. A. r.. is deeply in
terested in the encampment next week
and l.. B. Harris Of Lyndonvlle, depart
ment commander, assures the CA.EDo-
MAN that the arrangements are all COM
pleted Tor a notable occasion.
AS this is the first time the Grand
Army has ever met in Canada the city
government Of Montreal and the citizens
generally are going to make the affair a
notable one, and there will be great
display of friendship between the two
English-speaking nationalties.
Mayor lie Fontaine has written MIR.
Harris a most cordial letter, and one
narapraph is as follows: 81 trust you
will carry out your intention of parad-
ing in our streets, bearing the American
and British colors, which, intermingling
can only foster good feeling between
the two great nations
The MAYOR also informed Mr.. Harris
that the second day of the encampment
is the holiday of the st. John the Baptist
society, and it has been arranged to
have the department of Vermont, with
its bands, Join in the parade on June %.
By order of the city council this day
has been made a local holiday. The
American bands which will accompany
the department have been invited to
compete with the French bands for a silk
banner and an interesting tournament Is
assured.
Veterans al over the state and in The
other states Of New England are greatly
interested in the encampment and thu
meetings will be the largest attended o
any ever held by the Vermont depart
ment. None of the invited guests hav
declined and the list is a notable one.
1t is especially fitting that the Crane
Army should meet in Montreal, and De
uartment Commander Harris is to b
congratulated upon his selection OF
place. During the civil war Al, 0O'
Canadians crossed the border and enlist
ed in the northern armies. AT the pre-
sent time there are posts in Quebec
Toronto, Coaticook, Hamilton, Belevill
and Winnipeg and it is expected tina
there will be goodly delegations iror
each of these posts, besides Hancock pos
OF Montreal, the largest in Canada.
On Tuesday, June 20, special trai
will be run from Brattleboro to MOI
treal, reaching st. Johnsbury about l
a. m. and comrades who are on the we:
side of the state can take similar trail
On Tuesday evening reception will
rendered the visitors at the Windst
hotel by Hancock Relief Corps OF Mo
treal.
The encampment will be called to ord
at 10 Wednesday morning in Winds,
theater, where all the meetings will
held. At 3 in the afternoon comes t
annual election OF officers, and there a
two candidates for department col
mander, W. H. II. Slack of Springhe
and Hiram A. Huse of Montpelier. AT
in the evening comes the campfire,
which Speaker Haskins of Brattlebo
will preside.
The speakers will include Gov. Smi
OF Vermont, Lord Linton. the govern
general of Canada, and many dist
guished Vermonters The parade con
on the morning of the 22d, in conju
ton with the ST. John the Baptist
ciety, and at noon the newly elect
officers will be installed, closing
official programme OF the encampment
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Foresters' Convention.

The Central Vermont railway Will
make very low rates to Burlington, We'd
nesday, June q, which is the big day OF
the International convention OF the Cath
olic Order of Foresters.
Among the attractions of the day will
be parade of 5000 Foresters, concerts
by 80 bands, base ball game between
U. V. M. and Ottawa teams, and blcy-
Gle meet and foot race at Howard
Park. Quite delegation will attend
from the two orders here, most of whom
will leave Tuesday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
New BottIing Works.

Lyman p. Hartman is well established
in the basement of the Merchants Bank
block as proprietor of the Standard
Bottling Works and is making the finest
favors of soft drinks that were ever sold
in St. Johnsbury. He has Simplex car.
bonator, Crown bottling machine and
a steam engine and boiler, all OF the
latest pattern. He makes about dozen
OF the most popular favors and has
large list OF private families as regular
customers as well as all the local stands
where soft drinks are sold.