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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
RESOLUTION PASSES,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

United States strong enough to see a
basis Of law upon which TO base this
resolution lie favored the construction
Of the canal, under proper safeguards.
Mr.. Bailey suggested that if there was
a question as TO whether the amendment
was in order upon the bin. the House
agree by unanimous consent to make the
canal bill a special order Immediately
after the disposal of the sundry civil bill.
ARGUMENT AGAINST RIDER.
Mr.. Cannon pointed out, I'm response,
how majority of the House. If So dis
posed could tomorrow go into Committee
of the Whole and consider the canal bill
on its merits. The attempt TO get rider
upon supply bill that must pass he de-
clared. lei 10 bad and sometimes fraudu-
lent legislation, often both.
Mr.. Cannon was exceedingly earnest
and vigorous I'm his appeal 10 members
not 20 be carried of their feet. Impress
sively he recalled the scandals i'm con-
nection with the building Of the Pacific
railways, and pleaded with the House not
TO dishonor itself by crushing down a
rule that had stood for 1lO years as safe
guard to legislation There were some
things that could not be done with i'm
punity.
There were several interesting colo
quies between cir. Cannon and Mr. Hep
burn as they fenced for advantage. With
out concluding the debate upon the point
OF order, the committee rose.
ARMY BILL REPORTED.
The army appropriation bill was report
ed by Mr.. Hull, who gave notice that he
would call 1t up at the earliest opportu-
nifty.
At 5:25 =. NJ. the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
In ihc Lpited states Courts.

The United States Circuit Court of APP
peals was not in session yesterday, owing
to the depth of the snow.
Judge Goff has postponed the trial of the
case Of the United States against Breesee
Dickerson. and others. az Asheville. n.
c. Several Richmond witnesses have been
subpOenaed I'm this case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15

Cards. Bnl-Heads. Statements. Letter.
Heads. Ncte-Heads. Circulars. Hanibills.
Dodgers. &c. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at the same prices you pay Tor
inferior work Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction In every
partlcmlar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
small Fire on Main street.

Engine Company No. Z. Of the Fire De-
rartmcnt, was called 10 500 east Main
street at 1893 o'clock yesterday afternoon
10 put out small fire. caused by tho
overheating OF the steam pipes The
damage was trifiing. and Is fully covered
By insurance.
| The building Ia owned by Mr. A. r.
GTsnt and is occupied by the Associated
Railways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
DIR. Hatcher Returns.

Rev. Or. William +. Hatcher has re-
turned from Fredericksburg. where, on
Sunday he conducted the funeral SER
vice OF Mrs. Thomas :. Dunaway. He
Will conduct his usual Wednesday service
this evening at the Grace-Street church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
MEETINGs.
Office Virginia Fire and

Office Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company,
Richmond. Va. February y, 1899.
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
COMPANY will be held at the companys
office. No. 1918 east Main street, Rich
mond. Va. on TUESDAY, the 2lst in
slant, at Il o'clock NJ.
WILLIAM IL. MCCARTHY.
fe sew Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
A UCTION SALE OF FURNITURE,

CHIMES. &c.-Our large sale ~ Turpi.
tlre Carpets. Mattings. Sewing-Afachines.
&c, for parties declining hOusokooping
ana moving from the city. which vas I'D
take place last Monday. but was posse
poned on account OF the weather Viii
take place
THIS "wednesday MORNING FEB r
az our wareroom. SO east Broad street
commencing al 1890 O'Clock. An ~ ft-
FURNITURE IS good and must be sold. me-
sale worth attention II YOU need uu..
ture. Attend the sale and securo t.r.
gains. The ladies' are most respDeff,ny
invited 10 attend. j. r. VALENTINE
le - Manager and Aucti0ut.r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15

A Scotch terrier. after having been pent
up for five days in a vacant store on
Fourteenth street. was released yester-
day. but had suffered so from the cold
and hunger that he was unable TO walk
when released. He was cared for. how
ever. and rapidly regalned his strength.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15

TO THE VOTERS or ALBEMARLE
COUNTY: announce myself a candidate
Tor Commissioner OF Revenue iu District
No. ,. II elected | Will 40 my duty.
Respectfully. g. n. DAWSON,
Charlottesville. Va. Feb. TO- i,@
fo ll-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
A GARD.

WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR
friends and the public that We have
opened an office at No. II NORTH
ELEVENTH STREET. where we are
prepared 10 conduct the Real Estate
Business I'm its various branches. and
hoIe by strict attention TO business TO
merit share OF your patronage.
Yours truly,
EDWARD S. ROSE COMPANY.
fe 11-aodll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT,

THE TWO-STORY-AND % BASEMENT
SiX-RoOm Brick Dwelling. 80. U9i-3
south Laurel street; city water and gas,
a nice location and rent only So per
month. Get the keys from our office aUi
80 20 see Il. j. -. ELAN a. CO..
Phone 53f. lib east Main street..
f. S-gW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
FOR REsr

STORE 400 NORTH SIXTH STREET.
Most desirably located FOR retail trade.
immediate possession; reasonable rent.
Apply 10 SAMUEL REGISTER. Trustee
and Receiver, llW Bank street.
an i4-Su&Wtf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
AUCTION SALEs-Thi, Day

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TANES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
NENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
w iNTED.

TO SELL 4 so FULL~DRESS SUIT
made by frst-class tailor, for man feet
high. and but little worn. Address DRESS
SUIT. care Dispatch fe l5-ltf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
MOTTO L..

THIS rs TO INFORM THE PUBLIC
in general. and oar old patrons in par
ticular. that there is but ONE THE JET
PERSON LAUNDRY. and any one col
lecting or soliciting laundry work under
pretence. that the jefferson Laundry has
sold out to another laundry, or claiming
that both laundries are one and the same.
is creating false impression. My wagons
are all plainly lettered
THE JEFFERSON LAUNDRY"
and / have no wagon without this name
on IL.
Our phone is 236l-2-OLD ONLY.
THE JEFF. .RSON LAUNDRY.
X. O. WlLLIGEROD, Proprietor.
fn 10 SnnN WI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
W tNTED.

EVERYBODY TO CURE THEIR CHAP
ped hands lips, frost bites, and chill
blains with Latimer's Compound Cam
phor Ice. 10 and 25c. per box. BY mail
on receipt Of price.
q. W. LATIMER. Druggist.
500 west Marshall street.
Both phones 81. fe FITS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

EXPERIENCED MAN. INDDSTRI-
Gus. energetic, faithful, with originality,
adaptabiliiy. and ingenuity, wants open
ing as Manager. Superintendent, or sec
rotary. Apply 10 Secretary Young Men
Christian Association. 10 lot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
cAunIAeEs. prcGIEs. WAGONS, Sc

W. c. SMITH. Sli NORTH FlFLn
street A FINE VICTORIA at a very ioM
price. The celebrated EASY hs s.s
kind IN them All kinds OF Repaiflns
done. can Tor estimates. New phone No
319. ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
W iNTED.

TWO UNFINISHED ROOMS, WITH
Table Board. for gentleman. wife. and
child: front second-story room preferred.
State price. Address X, Box S6l, Rich
mOnd Va. fe l5-2tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
e&usGes85l,


"The American Porter" the latest brew
OF the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Association is the most pleasing and
palatable beverage OF its kind yet pro-
duced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
WANTED.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN CORRE-
epondonts for New York Magazine; also
10 take photographs for illustrating,
Good camera supplied free. Addressed
envelope for terms. COLONIAL MA'IA-
ZINE, JOG Park Row. New YORK. fe III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
" ANJJ;D.

SODA MINT GUM COUPONS. G. W. &
X. A liberal price paid for same. Address
JOHN II. WHITE
f. 15-3t SIG Main street Norfolk. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
PER SONAI,.

DR.. EDWARD MCCARTHY DESIRES
his patrons TO know that messages for
him. If telephonod to the Fire-Alarm
once, will be promptly delivered. while
the telephone service is disabled. fe l5-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
LOST. sTgAYED. AND FOUND.

LOST. FROM MY STORE. 80 east Mar
shah. a PUG PUPPY ( months oi1.
liberal reward n returned to same
~ I'll. q IL MYERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15

by the Valentine Auction Company,
$50 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
WANTED,

MAN OR LADY, TO TRAVEL AND
Appoint Agents. Established firm. $50
per month and all expenses 10 start.
MIR, Box S9S, Philadelphia. Pa.
Oa 2s-Sat. SUE W12t&t NH 25-Sat. SUE Wl2O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-15
BUSINESS WANTS.
" ANTID,

BUYERS TO KNOW ] CAN SUPPLY
their wants with Fresh Eggs all grades
Butter. Potatoes, Beans. and Peas. Goods
guaranteed free from frost. Call early.
IL Lit w T. SEYMOUR.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-20

Women hold up DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and nFavorites Pre-
scriptionp as examples Of What ali med
iclnes should be In absolute freedom from
alcohol and narcotics. They are strictly
temperance medicines. They contain no
alcohol, neither opium, cocaine, nor auv
other narcotic. False formulas of Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
wFavorite Prescription" having been pub
hshed by ignorant or unscrupulous per
sons, DR.. r. v. Pierce as president of the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y, the manufacturers
OF his remedies, offers one thousand
dollars for any bottle of these medicines
which on analysis shall show the pres
ence either of alcohol or of opium. CO.
calne, or any other narcotic.
Suits against the originators and pub
fishers of these false formulas have been
instituted, and in order to effectually stop
the publication of these malicious false
hoods, DIR. Pierce asks that his friends
Will send him copies of any circular.
pamphlet, or other advertisement. in
which the statement is made that Gold
en- Medical Discovery" f" or &c Favorite Pre-
scription contains alcohol or opium or
other narcotics. Address DR.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-20

Mt. MORIAH LODGE, No. IL,
M #. ga NJ.
3 OCULAR COMMUNICATIONS. Saturday eve
dial Invitation is given to all brethren in good
standing. Masonic Hall. Shelton, w. I.
CHAs. TEAKE W. M. w. II. MAXWELL, Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-20
Cost Of the Cup Defender.

A correspondent of the Army and
Navy Journal, having applied to it fol
information on the subject, that paper
answered that the cost OF the building
of the Columbia has been variously
estimated at from 500, 600 to $3.50, ,O0O
and for the Shamrock at from $780,
600 to 100000. It then adds:
"a summary of the cost Of the
Shamrock, based on estimates from
various sources, is as follows: Com
struction and rig, 100000; pay roll
officers and men, including sail-makers
and carpenters eighty men) for four
months, at average Of $40, $12,e0O;
provisions for men and officers at $5 a
week for eighteen weeks, 81 200; cloth
ing for crew, $1,000; for drydocking
twice, 5000; tender at $3.50 day fol
sixty days, $1,000; tugboat at SEQ 4
day Tor sixty days, So 800; derrick and
lighter service $500; lighter for storage
Of spars for six weeks, $500; freight
for spars and sails by steamer, $500,
passage for thirty workmen, riggers
ETC., 81 800; general expenses, Incl
dentals, ETC.. 5000; total, $242 600
If the special services Of the designer,
Mr.. Fife, and OF Sailmaker Ratsey
who came 70 this county; are a charge
against the account, the sum would,
|of course, be so much augmented.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-20
Was Guided by a Dream.

Inc SetClement OF the state OF w ash
ington furnishes to history numerous
characters of interest, but among them
there stands pre-eminently the figure
of the "big Kentuckian," Michael I.
Simmons. He was big man in every
respect save one, that of education,
but what he lacked in knowledge OF
books he more than made up in
knowledge of men and the ways of the
world. It is said by the writer's of the
early history of the Puget sound coun-
try that Michael T. Simmons and
George Bush, colored man who emf
grated to this country with Simmons,
settled close to him and lived under
his protection until he died, could do
more with the Indians than all the
soldiers in the forts.
Simmons stood six feet six inches in
height and how he lowered above his
fellow men in stature is aptly shown
by an illustration which is drawn
from a photograph taken early III the
sixties, the gentleman standing beside
Simmons measuring five feet ten
inches, about the average height of
men.
The history of Michael T. Simmons
can be summed in few words, but the
few words speak volumes. He was
the first settler on Puget Sound. He
built the first grist mill in the Puget
Sound country, cutting the mill stones
out of the granite with his own hands.
He built the first sawmill in the Puget
Sound country. He was the first ner-
chant, the first shipowner, the first
postmaster, the first townsite proprie-
tor, the first county Commissioners in
what is now known as the state Of
Washington and was member Of the
first territorial convention of Wash
ington.
His wife, Elizabeth Kindred Sim
mons, was the. first white woman set
tier on Puget Sound. Despite all
these achievements, Mr.. Simmons led
such quiet, uneventful life that when
the mere statement of what he accom-
phshed is written, his biographer finds
that it is all there to write.
Born in Built county, KY, in 1914,
Michael 7. Simmons moved to Mis-.
souri, and in 1874 with his wife and q
small company Of men and women, he
started across the plains for the great
Northwest. At that time he was suf-
fering from severe cold that had set
tied on his lungs and threatened to
develop into consumption. He had a
dream one night that greatly impressed
him. In this dream, he said: a spirit
came to him and told him to travel
northwest and not to stop until he
reached salt water: The way waseven
pointed out to him and the spirit
showed him how in hunting q place
for home he would reach certain
points, which be saw in the dream,
and must turn back and try again un'
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went on his way with the woman ca,
rying the burden behind him only say
ing, "do that, she be the chief all til
time S
The only surviving relative OF Col
Simmons III this city Is his sister, Mrs
DR.. Maynard, whose husband was tn,
real founder Of Seattle. She Started
for the Northwest with her father 8
year or more after her brother had set
tied in this country. On the way hel
father died and Dr. Maynard took
charge of the caravan Crossing the
plains and afterward married Miss
Simmons. His sons, Christopher
Mcdonald and Benjamin are now re.
sidents OF Mason County
"My brother lived such quiet and
! peaceful life" said when inseriewed
"thas there is not much to tell about
him. He was born leader of men,
but his was such a kindly nature that
forgive and forget were one with him
For instance George Bush, tile colored
man who was with my brothers party,
settled on 610 acres of land, but being
a colored man could not hold it under
the then existing laws. Col. Simmons
never stopped working until he had
pushed through congress a grant Civ
ing to the first colored man, more pro-
perly negro, a title to his land.
"Bush amply repaid the govern
ment 10y his generosity and treatment
OF early settlers. The colonel was ever
his friend and advisor. In his dealings
with the Indians Col. Simmons was
both patient. and just. He was pro-
gresslve man, a pioneer, one to make
the way easy for others and he did it..
His lack of education kept him from
becoming prominent man in the
state, but all who knew him loved and
trusted him.
"This negro, George Bush," said
Mrs. Maynard, twas a veteran of the
war of 1912. He had much to do with
Col, Simmons settlement on Puget
sound. When the colonel's party ar
rived in Oregon it was learned that the
law prohibited slavery in the territory,
but forbade the entrance of colored
people rs land holders. Bush had
been Col. Simmons companion over
the trail and he said: 'We will go
where you can own land And he
did. Thus came about the settlement
of New Market, now Tumwater and
Bruh's prairie, named after the color
ed man, is know n today.
After living at Tumwater number
of years Col. Simmons sold his proper
ty and moved to Olympia. There he
entered into the mercantile business,
but in 1853 he was appointed Indian
agent by the government, on account
of his knowledge and friendly relations
with the Indians, and he sold his bust
ness in Olympia and moved to Mason
county, settling on the land now
known as Simmons place, about five
miles from Shelton. From there they
moved to Lewis county, where Col.
Simmons died November 5, 1866.
Col. Simmons life was one of labor
and love toward his fellow men and
his sterling honesty, his peaceful ways,
his willingness to help will make his
name live longer in the memories of
those who knew him and those who
have profited SO richly by his daring
as pioneer than the names of those
whose place in history is made by but
a single gallant act.-P-I.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-20
Society Cards.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-
- REV. S. "A. ABBOTT. Supply
Preaching services every Sunday at IL, q. m.
and 8 D. M Sunday school at 10 y, m. b.
7. P. U. at :: 30 p. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clock followed by ~.
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
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,.,ELCoME CHAPTER, NO 40.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon OF each
month. All members in good standing are
made welcome.
MAGGIE HILTON, y. u. fo0L
Worthy MatrOn. sec.
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c1Rsr METHODIsT-EPIsCOPALl HURcH.-
-O-r
Preaching every Sabbath at Il o'clock a. n.
and 7:3O p M Sabbath School at 12:15 A. NJ.
PRAYER meeting at 7:3O P. Nj every Thursday
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV. w. B. MCMILLIN, Pastor
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cHELTON LODGE, NO. e.
- /. %. o. F.
Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
73OPM. in the Odd Fellow Hall, Shelton
Wash. All members in good standing, cordially
invited to attend.
J.A. MORRIsoNs Il. :. MohhASoN
N. g. r. Sec.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19
MAY SECURE MAILER.

Youngstown, O., February 1S.-A
plan is being formulated by the base
ball enthusiasts in this city to secure
the services of James McAleer, for sew
eraI seasons a member of the Cleveland
team of the National League. Nc
Aleer's home is in this city, where he
is engaged in business, and some weeks
since the owners of the Youngstown
club offered him the franchise outright,
and entirely free of Indebtedness, the
only cFnditiOn attached being that he
should guarantee the operation of the
club the season through. This proffer
Mr.. McAleer declined, and negotiations
were suspended for the time being. To-
day, however, another proposition was
made him to the effect that sufficient
stock shall be assigned to him to rem
der him eligible. and that he shall then
be made president and manager of the
club for the coming season, and he now
has it under Amusement, the StOckhold-
erS, meanwhile, being encouraged to
hope that he will consider it favOrably,
in which event considerable additional
capital will be put into the club, which
will be placed on a solid financial foot
ing, or rather in a position where the
problem of finances will not harass the
manager. Should the pending arrange
ment be cOnsummated, Mr.. McAleer
will assume immediate control OF the
club retaining TRULY as field captain,
and measures will be taken to material
" strengthen the very excellent team
that TRULY has recruited already.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19

Tor two dozen League base balls and Two
dozen professional bats. Lieut. Lieber
is the son Of Judge Advocate Leiher,
and is serving with tn Twenty third
United States infantry at Manila He
has just been elected manager of a
base ball team, and is getting it in fine
shape In his letter he says he intends
to equip his players with uniforms at
an early date. 1t is probable that sew
eral teams will shortly be organized
He says he will arrange to play games
with the natives of the islands if they
show any desire to indulge in the sport.
In letter received from the well
known ball player, David Curran, now
at Manila, he tells his relatives of some
fun. While he and his bunk mate,
Byron McKeown, were asleep on the
night before Christmas, some of the
boys secured two large socks, filled
them full of tobacco leavings, cigar
stumps, very rank onions, ETC., and
hung them at the heads of the hunks OF
the two young men, and the odor the
next morning when the socks were in
vestigated was enough to almost kill a
Filipino. Mr.. Curran states that he
would have sent home one of the socks
with the contents. but was afraid it
would not have stood the salt water
voyage.