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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-02

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STEAMER Issss54fss.3s HAseh eer ssrne.
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mrs. HILL Is REFLECTED.
Question of Daes an Important One
Lively Dsscussien On "What
SHALL He Done With the Doflaxss'
Amount Payable by EseA Member.

The State Equal Suffrage Association
has held SIS annual meeting and has ad-
t5ssrnea When liz reaxzembsed in the Se-
attic National Bank building yesterday
morning the discussion as 20 organization
waa continued from the previous day. Mrs.
Hll, the president. again arguing for 4
ciase club organization. and stating that
the COMMITTEES plan works well In q cam
paign but win not yield money. Mrs. Cry
German, Of Olympia, was IN favor Of p.ac-
Ing a large freedom with he executive
committee as TO methods OF organ.zat ton
and carrying On the work Of the assocs-
aslon, ard moved that a thorough county
and precinc: organization be effected
throughout the state. 20 do educational
work without iaternsssion-"
Mira weot emphasized she importance
CT systematic dues. 10 which Mrs. Cryder-
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OVER THE ALi-wATER ROUTE.
Pcstofdcc Department. Ash. Pre-
pesais for Carrying the Mails

The poNfafTlce department ~ Washing.
ton. ID. e.. has SENT cut circulars calling
for bids for the carrying ef mails On the
lower yukon river during gss asasaa Of
navigation of TIRE present year THE route
u known as No 9sNf AVID to from either
Seattle err san Francisco SO Dawson ard
return. VIA Jnslaska All PROPOSALS SUB
mstted must Re IN fae hands - the sass-
ond assistant nosssuA steF~ general BEFORE
y. M. aG February - and must 70
In accordance with postal laws and ress,-
iatsons and SUBJECT - tss t-osSistFa4ss ~
the last general cail for Alaska g,sif con-
tracts dated September s. sSa@
considerable latitude. & seems viii hs
allowed bidders. they Fasfst state fhS
name 81 the postefaee frssua whtcA sAetr
ocean steamers Will sail. TIE names ard
tonitaar NJ the ecesa &Hi river aa~m -ssrm
% 20 Hsed The nnashsF os revwA sY4xsa 20
De uAA1w during the SEA sen sne hrgarnys-
mate date ~ aH eai}3ngs ana the sfrsy Al
transit each way Naf sssore tArn SEQ
tors ~ uaaal matter SSH - required "a re
carrie 1s&b Way 4 A@Ed ~ SO 80 yVfp
Re required sTssFs' tea Maereasftl hss6Hrr
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PLUMBERS EXAMINATION.
Applications fer City Inspector
Musa ne In BY Fehruasy II.

The cayfl service commission win bod an
examination for siUnning srFpsesor FEB
rIzry Il, for which al applications must
b. Ia On or before February L.
Tais - ore Of TIE nSst important posi-
fsons tr TIE city goysfnrns NJ, liz point q
health, aad man 10 be successful nnss
net only De practical plumber bas wei up
In clinical work
TIE provision Ia the charter relating 70
the QUALIFICATIONS Of p.smaang inspector "a
~ faSsows:
The ooArd 81 health shall. with tas eon.
strs cs the city ea8ucsi. appoint plum hing
inspector. who shat be market inspses or
Inspector o. sewers and inspector OF plumb
Ing. OF wafs.. steam and gas OF al build
.Ezs within the city. S@cG Inspector shan
Ia q practical plumber His duties shaI
be saich as are may be prescribed by
ordnance TIE CITY council snall ~ or1n-
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The Post-Intelligencer prints mora Ala.
ka news than any other newsnarer r,
has unequaled facilities for getting ali ,hs
live news. having correspondents In every
mining camp and trading post In ths
north. Anyone having friends IN AIasr,
and wanting TO keep posted on the new
finds should subscribe for the Week,y
Post Intelligencer Subscription nrics
pest paid. TO any part OF the United States
or Canada, 500 per year. SIC SIX months
Or &c for three months.
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WATER FRONT NOTES.

Steamer Dirigo is due from Alaska.
Steamer Humboldt is due from San
Francisco.
Steamer Riojun Aaru is due 10 arrive
from the Orient at noon today.
Lighthouse tender Columblue arrived
In port yesterday tn arrange 10 20 on
the drydock February 10.
Tug Resolute and the wrecking outfit.
TO raise the machinery of the wrecked
steamer Brixham of Biashke island Will
proceed nogthward Saturday
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STEAMER RHYNLAND ASHORE.
Takes Beach in storm, hut VIII
Probably He FlOnted

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The stea mer
Rhyntand. from; Liverpool for Philadel-
phia, went ashore last night fear miles
north Of Penwick's island life saving sta
ton. The vessel seems to be lying in an
easy position. The Rhyniand struck the
beach during the prevalence OF a heavy
snow storm. The Rhynland is not leak
ing. Her propeller and rudder are thought
to be carried away. There are forty-two
passengers and a crew Of seventy nine on
board. The tug North America has con-
tracted TO float the big vessel.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-02

way Of woyAsslx 81. -~ssh q view &c putting
in 1rsmxaS and nEu this year. There
La nov enough ore IN night 10 warrant .
plant fer reduction purposes.
In TIE first ore chute fls feet long.
we arr n0s raising sGwara tas surface.
and are so aaoas 80 se~s. TIE ere tn
hDsatEx osst shroaxhoxfs the v9rk. W.
hnC% 10 h&Y~ tbs Enrezsxs IN two 1E 7MT@s
weeks. Tzss VIII give us better vesstisA-
ton TO extend the ledge Ia the ether eI-
YefssGs"
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JURY WILL ASSESS DAMAGES.
Trial OF Port Orchard Condem ma ton
suits as0ias To-day,

A special Jury I'm the United States
court Will this morning begin the assess
Ueht OF damages TO property owners
whose land has been Condemned far fhs
use or the government tn the construc-
ton of It's Notifications at the entrance
OF Port orehsrd bay. The proceedings
viii occupy several days and VIII Pc com
Quoted by United states nfstrict Attor-
nay Gay for the government
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MARINE OBSERVATIONS.

Special Dispatches to Post-Intelligencer
NEAH BAY, Feb. IL p. m.-wires
down.
PORT CRESCENT, Feb IA o. H.
Barometer. 23.si: cloudy: wind east, six
miles.
PORT ANGELES Feb. IL p. H.
Cloudy: calm. Passed up-Tug Boyden 8
p. m. In the bay-Bk Cheney and sh
Montgomeryshiia.
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HER CARGO ON FIRE.
The BARK Cheney VIII Have to Dis
charge Her Load.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteiiigencer.
PORT ANGELES. Feb. Capt. John
ston, of the bark Cheney, is convinced that
his cargo OF coal is on Are Capt Ble.p5i.
representing the underwriters. arrived here
today ia investigate the matter. II has
been recommended that the ship be m
loaded at once II is not vet determined
whether she Will be u1loaded here or not
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-02

The time used il Pacific standard Q30ih
meridianl. The tides arc placed In the Of
der OF their occurrence. The heights In feet
and tenths are reckoned from The datum Of
soGndingS On the coast and geodetic survey
charts for this region, which is 81 feet
below mean sea leves. symbols aud abb
Moon. LIST. first quarter: +. full moon: Sd
third quarter; 4. moon on the equator:
y or S. moon farthess nor n or south OF
the equator, A or r. moon in apogee OF
pertgee.
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SYNOPSIS
Seattle Local Report-MaximEm temper
allure. 5 degrees: u. nimurl o: mean IS.
Weather, showing. Snowfall. 20 inches
c. N SALISBURY,
Section Director Wea.Ae- Bureau
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Al she sr porsans ness at tie past week
IL pebEssses &c ire Weekly Po&t-IEssss3-
geEe@r. issued to-day. Send 3 ecgy 60 your
friends Pike cents.
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CITY ssait. NOTES

Tae ca~1 sm5rsee or ca-r0xAs3ars @ tna ~spw
c1Bga. aas In se&sssE lass n8g@t eonzz txr~
t1z s,wees railway fgAmeAS&ss
tesss = So ss1ss ga saas ~ waesv we're xss-
tss-2y s.z1s,s !ASe lie ~ sAs sxEk Of -
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WHEN in Seattle over night Or on Sbo,-
Ping expedition. make the Rainie r-C;rard
yuar home. American and European nlan
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-02

THOSE Table d Hote iuncheons AZ the
Rainief~Grand hotel are fast becoming
very popular.
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OUR perfect glasses insure perfect vision
Consultation free. Mss wilxirskf. Onr,c
Specialist liz Cherry
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ance regulate the plumbing of all buildings
with due regard for the health vf the city"
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Seattle Gas Company. just completed 70
test the structure The test wzs 10 every
way satisfactory.
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STEAMER Humboldt. watch her time
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ANOTHER HEAVY
CARGO GOES TO
ALASKAN TOWNS,

u.,ar~a pnsseugers. Four Hun
dred Tons Of Freight. One HUN
ar~a Horses and Forty Dogs Ia
Ken North by the City of Seattle.
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o. & DEPARTMENT OF AGRTCUI-
TURE. WEATHER BUREAU.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT

UniteA states Coast and Geodette
Survey.
Time and heights Of high a23 low waters
Inr The mart OF Seattle.
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DAILY BULLETIN.
attic. Feb. I. fSsa.
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FORECAST FOR THURSDAY.
Portland. Fec. !. isa
Occasional snow aprrsas. continued ccsd.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
THE KENTUCKY CONTEST
Face of Returns Gives Taylor over
1000 Plurality-Contest VIII
Soon Be Decided.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 5.-The
state board of election commissions
ers, sitting as convassing board,
finished It's work this afternoon,
and tomorrow morning will set in
the senate chamber as q contesting
board, to hear the election contests
in eleven counties. The first great
fight will come up on the question
of whether or not the board has a
right to 90 behind the certified re-
turns fled with the secretary OF
state by the different counties. On
the issue of this point sill rest the
name of the next governor of Ken
tueky. On the face OF ruturns,
Mr. Taylor has plurality of p
333, his total vote being 1913: ia,
against 49,, 33l for Goehel.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
TODAYS
TELEGRAMS,
SOUTH AFRICAN VAR.
Beer Version OF Modder River
Bait Of AIafekias.
Beers Strong Situation North
OF AIcdGsr River.

London, Dee. 5-The following
is the Boer version Of the battle OF
Modder River:
Pretoria, Nov. 29.-De Ia Reyes
official report states that large
British forcs yesterday morning
attacked his command at Modder
River. Heavy fighting lasted fonr
hours. Cronje aud De La Beyes'
took mp strung positions. the Free
Statefs being reinforced. De La
Reyes had II killed and wounded,
incladlng Ills eldest soa. The
Free Staters losses are unknown.
At dark, the Beers retired slowly
to their positions, having prevent
ed the British from forcing their
way to Kimberley.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
Deafaess CANNOT be- Cured.

bylocal applications, AS they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by CONSTITUTIONS
remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infiarled condition of the
Eustachin Tube. When this tube
gets infamed you have {. rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed deafness
is tie result, and unless the IN
fanmation can be taken out and
this tube restored to It's normal
condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine eases out OF
ten are caused by catarrh, which Is
nothing but al inIiained condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case of Deafness
(caused by catarrh) that can nos
be cured 10y Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
f. J. CHENEY s. co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 55c.
uaiI's Family Pills are tne bes
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
ROBERTS, A. L G.

Capt. Day, speaking on behalf
OF himself and his men, expresses
sincere regret at their prospective
removal from this post, unless it
should be to go to the front. He
says:
1--WE hate to leave. unless the
assembling Of the regiment means
sending rs to aaniIa. OF course
the young soldiers; as we'll as the
older onss, want active service, but
not man would willingly leave
Brown for any other post in the
army.
THE HERALD can assure the cap
tain that Brownsville is equally
sorry to lose him and his men.
Troop L has gotten along extreme
ly well here, in marked contrast TO
the unfortunate occarrances Of FITS.
Mcintosh and Riuggold, and the
captain has won many friends
snongst our citizens during his
comparatively brief tour at this
post, and his departure viii be
much regretted.
The Tenth Cavalry, squadron
OF which has been ordered to Tex
as, is also colored regiment.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
NINTH CAVALRY REMOVED.
Ordered to CoIorado-Wiu Re
Replaced BY tbs Tenth.

kilograms were received late
yesterday afternoon by Capt. Day,
commanding officer at FoIt Brown.
from. Gen. Roberts, acting adjutant
general Of the department of Tex
as. indicating the early removal Of
tie Ninth Cssyalry from Texas TO
Colorado, aud the substitution of
the Tenth Cavalry in their stead.
TIE HERALD is indebted to Cspt.
Day for copies of the kilograms,
whish ars as follows:
San Antonio, Texas, Dec. o.
70 Commanding Officer, Fort
Brown, Texas Orders from the
war department direct troops of
Ninth Cavalry 10 take station IN the
department. Of Colorado. Further
orders wiIl be issued as soon as
practicable. VIII be relieved by
Tenth Cavalry by order of Colonel
Mex ibben.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06

Drying preparations simply devei-
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, caIizing n far more serious trouble than
the ordinary 9orI2 Of catarrh. Avoid ali dry
ing inhaIants, fumes, smokes and snuffs
AID use that which. e}eanses, soothes ard
heels. Eiy's Cream Balm Is sacl, a remedy
and VII cG-o catarrh OF colo IN The head
easily AID pleasantly. 1 trial size viii De
mailed for 10 esnts. Iii druggists sell the
soc. size. Ely Brothers. &c Warren ST., n. Y.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irri,ate or cause sneezi2g. e spreads Itself
ever an ir-itated and angry surface, rel;ev-
ing Immediately TIE painful Inflammation.
With Ely'5 Cream Balm you are armed
Aga;ns.. Nasal Casarra and Ley Fever.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
stociInol,lers mceting


The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the First Ma
> tional Bank of Brownsville, Texas,
will be held at its banking house
on Tuesday, January 9th., 1909,
between the hours Of one aud four
O'Clock p. H.. fer the purpose Of
electing a board Of directors for
the ensuing year, and Sneh other
business as may properly cosae
before it.
4. AsHHziM, Cashier.
Brownsville, Texas. Dec. 5, 1899.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
THE RINGGoLD MATTER.
Judge WeIeh Strongly Advises
Indictment of the Commands
ing Officer.

Rio Grande City, Tex, Dec. %
District Judge WEIGH, in his charge
to the grand jury, on opening
court here, strongly recommended
the Indictment of the officer vino
was in command at Fort Einggoid
on the night Of the 20sh. Of No
vember, when the soldiers fred on
the town.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
Eofice.

Carriers OF The HERALD are not
authorized to sell or otherwise dis
pose of tie papers they carry, ex4
cept to deliver them to. regular
subscribers, and al persons are
hereby requested not to purchase
copies of The HERALD from ear
riers. Extra copies are placed on
sale daily at L. a. Rous<ett's
barber shop, or may be had at TEE
HERALD office.
JESSE o. WHEELER,
Editor and Publisher
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
SHE LOST 80 TINE

Maude-It was so dark in tie
parlor last evening when Mr..
Swifthieigh came in that l didn't
notice he had had his moustache
showed of.
Eth't-Deild you; l felt the diff.
ference while you were hunting for
a match.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
The BIotlern R.otl,er

Has fouHd that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant
Syrup Of Figs, when in need of the
laxative eject OF Il geutle remedy,
than by any other. Children en-
JOY it and it benefits them. The
true remedy, syrap OF Figs, is
manufactured by the California
Fig Syrnp CD. only.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
RHODES MINES DAMAGED.

Pretoria, Dec. 1--(Delayed)-
The Standard and Differs News
says that on Wednesday last Cecil
Rhodes dispatches were intercept
ed at Kimberley, in which he said
the De Beers mines were filing
with water and that he estimated
the damage at $4,000 per day.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
LsNCERS NET THE Beers.

London. Dec. Ga Modder
River dispatch dated Nov 80
says: "Boers occupying strong
ridge about SIX miles norsh IF this
point. Today the Lancars came
into contact with them.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
STUDIED HER TOE.

Dudelaigh-Where is Nile.
Kickup tonight
Mile. Souriante-Shs is unable
to appear.
Dadelaigh-Whyf
Mile. Souriante-She attended a
little private party last night, AMI
unfortunately studded her toe on
the chandelier.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
ROBERTS, 4. A: G.

San Antonioi Tex, Dec: 30
Commanding Officer. TT. Brown,
Tex.-relsgram from war depart
ment states that squadron Tenth
Cavalry are ordered here. Your
movement will probably depend
upon date Of their arrival. Will
keep you informed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
Death orMaj Armstrong.

Washington, Dec. 5,-Geu. Otis
has informed the war department
of the death of Major Frank G.
Armstrong, of the 38rd. regiment
Whlch occurred yesterday.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-06
ABOUT TOWN.
See those handSoihe ladies' capes
aud shawls at Mrs. Dreyfas'.

= anu SifaNlS al Mrs IRE LIS
H. Bloomberg and Emile Ko-
WALSH set ont overland this morn
ing for Hidaigo.
Bring in your Christmas Ads.
Now IS tie time- If ever, for the
merchant 70 use printers ink
Call early at Mrs. J. Dreyfds'
ana buy Christmas toys and fire
works. She has fue stock of all
kinds.
FOR sAbElA gentleman's by
ciele, bran new, can he bought for
4 half price by applying at The
HERALD ofice.
The Clinton was unable to do
any Tightening this morning,
though steaiaing MP aud down the
c5ast waiting for chance to dis
. charge her freight.
A full line of mems boys and
Hohildren's clothing, overcoats, hats
and caps, best quality at reason
able prices will be found at Mrs.
Mrs. J. Dire. fus'.
Alta meeting tits morning of
the business men having the mat
fer in hand, it was reported that
the merchants have agreed to offer
to pay the Morgan Steamship com
= pany an advance Of ten per cent
upon the present. freight rates
charged by the company. The
company agens Il. 3 A.iuzsbury,
Iill report The proposition to tie
: company and Mostly the merchants
Slater whether it will be accepted
or not.
Friday, Dee. 8th., will be the
ffteeth anniversary OF tie arrival
OF the Ob.ates of Nary Iinmaeniate
- in Brownsville, and viii be con-
melnorzted in fitting manner by The
reverend fathers AID the members
of the Catholic church here. The
celebration Will include sacred
concert, given by the ladies of tie
q Altar society, the date of which is
: Not yet quite decided. The rvyer- t
end Oblate fathers will entertain
large number of guests at dinner
on Friday at twelve 0 clock, at the
rectoty. |
Rev. Father Parisot, 0. AZ. l.,
accomplished by the Provincial of
the 0blate Brotherhood, is EXPECT
ed to arrive on this evening stage
to be present during the golden /
, jubilee celebration of the Oblate
Fathers. FS5her PariSot will be .
most enthusiastically welcomed by
tie Catholic congregation Of this
city, where he passed so many
years. having been one Of the earli-
est arrivals Of the Obiates in
; Brownsville. The distinguished
visitors will be met some distance
out of town and escorted to the
Catholic reetory by 8 large number
of young men mounted on horse
bSck, accompanied by band of
music.
Stoci,noIders Rfceting