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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
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MISERY'S QUEER BOAT.
Craft Used by the Man Who She
Niagara Rapids.

Niagara Rapids.
CHICAGO, July 10.-Peter Nissen, the
man who shot the Niagara Rapids yester-
day in boat named the Fool Killer. is q
Dane thirty seevn years old and unmar-
ried. and has lived in chicago seventeen
years. He is a bookkeeper for lessen
Rosberg. =; So
Nissens craft is twenty feet long. four
feet in beam. and four feet deep. 1t is
built of pine with ribs and framework Of
elm and has keel weighing 1850 pounds.
the boats total weight being more than
two tons. 1t has a propelling wheel which
is operated by means of pedals. There are
six alright compartments in it, two In
the bow. two liz the stern,and one on each
side OF the cockpit. IA c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
CHOICE Al s2.Ae.

Mems Black. Tan. and Chocolate
Wei Kid and Russia Calf Lace
Shoes: bulldog toes and medium
plain toes: light and heavy soles.
Reduced from 81 to $2.4S.
Mems Black and Tan Three-quar-
ter and Full Congress Caters, in
comfortable shapes, with easy toe
and solid soles. Reduced from $3.50
to s2.4S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
INSURANCE MEN CONFER.
Committee From the MiddIe>Depnrt.
ment Considering, the Local Fight.


The washington committee of the Mid
die Department Of the Special Agents As
ISOLATION is in the city making an attempt
to settle the troubles of the local insur-
ance fight. It held two meetings yester-
day, but took no definite action and will be
in session again today.
The committee of seven headed by Presi-
dent Cohen, of the local Underwriters As
ISOLATION. which has been appointed to
confer with the committee from the Middle
Department. presented the case Of the as
ISOLATION yesterday at the afternoon meet
ing Today II is understood that the local
companies will be heard, especially on
account of their objection to the cut Of
rates proposed by the association as
whole 1t is said also that the Potomac
Company. which was suspended from the
association some time ago. will be given
an opportunity to present its case.
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CHOICE At st.e8.

Mems Black Calf Congress aid
Lace Shoes. with plain toes and tips
and bulldog toes. Reduced from 50
to s1-9S. si,.--
Mems Tan Vici Kid Lace Shoes,
with cloth tops; made on bulldog
last. Reduced from So to S1.9S.
Mems Black and Tan Vici KID
Oxfords. stylishly lasted made OF
the best grade of leather that is put
into shoes. from $3.50 to $500. Re-
duced to S1.9S.
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Misses and ChiIdren's, Boys and Youths Shoes.
CHOICE At 98c.

Misses and Children's Black and
Tan Button and Lace Shoes. with
patent leather tips and tips OF the
same; cloth and kid tops; stylishly
lasted and all solid value through
out. Reduced from 81 50 to CSC.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
Clerk Dies From Exhaustion.

Henry I. WILSON, hfty years OF age, 9
Department clerk. died at the Emergency
Hospital last night from exhaustion. His
remains were turned over to Undertaken
Barker to be prepared for burial. The
deceased lived at 1908 Pennsylvania Ate
nue. northwest. He was placed at the
hospital several days ago. but little could
be done for him. so weak was his condi-
ton. Funeral arrangements had not been
completed last night. The deceased was
married.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
CHOICE AZ S2.o8.

Boys and Youths Hanan & Sons
Tan Shoes. with heavy college soles
and medium soles. with bulldog
toes; broken sizes Of the finest foot
wear made for boys. Reduced from
"a to sass.
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cHolcE-AI orc.

Broken lot Of Ladies' Black and
Tan Vici Kid Button and Lace
Boots. with spring heels and pat
emit leather tips or kid tips. Re
ducsd from 1929 to CSC.
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These unwelcome visitors usually appear in Il
BaRfeflsE
BOVS

Mr. R. NJ. Pratt, Cave, S. c.. writes ::
"For twenty years / was soreiy
afflicted with boiis and carbuncles
caused by impure blood. II is impos-
sible 10 describe my suffering; part of
the time being unable to work or sleep.
Several doctors treated me, and ! tried
all the so-calied blood remedies, lat
soothing seemed TO do me any good.
During the summer Of 1855 I was per-
suaded to try s. s. s.. and after taking
several bottles was entirely cured, and
have had no return of these painful
pests mp to the present time"
and any information or advice "
Whatever for this service. Send
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11

The performers billed for Glen Echo
Park last night were the De Biere Com
pany IN magic and Illusions; Alice Gill
more, singing comedienne; Meeker- Baker
Trio, in Fun With the Clowns" and
Others. Haley's Band remains an a.ttrac-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
CHOICE At Sl,O8.

Misses Black and Tan Button and
Lace Shoes. with cloth and kid tops.
patent leather tips and tips Of the
same; both medium and light soles.
Reduced from So to $1.Os.
Misses and Children's Patent
Leather Button and Lace Shoes.
with cloth tops and light soles: very
dressy and reduced from $225 to
$1.O8.
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Ladies' Street and
House Slippers.
CHOICE At 73c

Lot of Ladies' White Kid Slip
pers. 1-strap style, with French
heels; not all sizes. and some of
them are a little soiled. Reduced
from $1.50 to 73c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
TEA MARKET AFFECTED
The Boxer Troubles in China Cause
an Advance in Price.

Indications That New York Dealers
Are Providing for a Scarcity Of the
Imports From Formosn, Ccylon,
and Japan Will Prevent n Famine.
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Ting Company. -
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

This office has been making some
marked improvements lately in the way
OF mechanical equipment and the floor
space has been increased by the intro
duction Of labor saving material. The
Reveille Is now prepared to do even .
better class of work than formerly
Rifle Reveille.
The Reveiile boys are jolly, good
typos" too.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29
The Hest Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chxmberlaiu's Pain Balm and bound to
the Affected parts IL superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
OF pains In the side or chest, give 1t a
trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which 1t affords. Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism. One application gives re-
Lief. For sale by Strehlke & Givens.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT ,

GLEywoOD SPRINGS, Colo, Nov. 10, 1900
NoTIcE-Is hereby given that the following
kN named settler has flied notice OF his intcn|
tion to make final proof In support of his claim
and that said proof will he made before II. A.
Wildhack, MI y. s. Commissioner. at Meeker.
Colo, on Monday, January I, 1901 Mt ~
o'clock II. M, viz:
Fred Haidnuf. Of Meeker. Colo, on his p ID y
No elS1. Ute series, for the SW y NE "a and Sc
u NV a Sec :H. 7 N. II ~ w 9Th p VI.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Robert Metzgcr. Julius Strehlkr. Frank
Harker and 1ancrcd OiInct, NIL Of Mecke.,
Colorado.
nai-dA, J.F. SQUIRE. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29
~ time being remain unfini.hed.

~ time being remain unfinished. A
lDature Of the rear parlor Is q beautiful
h designed circular bay window ret In
handsomely executed panel work, grill
" pretty design adorns the double
doorway between the front and rear
arlOr. The inside woodwork is In
vhite wood. designed in the Greek den
u style and beautifully finished.
Another feature of this little home IL
~ heavy front door Of oak beautifully
carved with setting Of beveled French
date glass eleptical in form. A spacious
cpionial veranda adorns the front and
sast side Of the residence. j.
B. Malone was the contractor and
huilder; J..H. Beard did the stone work;
!. d. Miller, the brick and plastering.
Mr. Carson the painting. ~
OTHER IMPROvEMENTs.
Among the Iesser Improvements THE
HERALD scribe noticed In his ramble
through town the other day, might be
mentioned the following:
Rev. Handel made quite An addition
to St. James rectory, and the chancel Of
the church was elaborately improved,
the wood having been replaced by brick.
J. W. Rigby, who bought the 3-room
Wolfe residence some time ago, added
two rooms to it, together with other al
terations, which practically makes
new residence out Of an old one. When
finished it will be very homo like and
attractive cottage residence. Harry
Niblock was the builder.
George Bloomfield. q cozy Groom
brick cottage. Hendren and Miller
we're the builders.
R. II. Mcdaniel, neat Broom log
and frame, which will be enlarged next
summer.
Lige Allen. a Groom combination log
and frame. VIII enlarge next season.
A. s, Ford. barn and other improve
mepts.
g. s. Thomas. Groom log and frame.
G. W. Hawlev, s-room log and frame.
G. E. Hancock, 2-roOm frame.
J. Rsdpath, 4-room log and frame.
n. E. Phelps, two-story l4-room
house.. which, when completed, will be
devoted to boarding house purposes.
Judge Gray built an addition to and
remodeled the stone lime-house, and q
substantial and commodious dwelling
is the result.
D. Reddineton. a very attractive 8.
room brick with attic and Of modern
design. Hendron and Miller are the
builders.
S. E. Rswls, a 4-room frame, which
will be neat home when completed.
I. d. Riley, a commodious and neat
Groom residence. built to order for the
use Of L. b. Walbridge. Harry Nib
lock. builder.
r. OIdland, n neat 4-room cottage,
built for use of Rev. John. Harry Nib
abck. builder.
Gates Kershurg put up three combin-
alton log and frame cottages. each Of
two rooms: These were built for rent,
and Mr.. Kersburg intends erecting
more next summer.
J. II. Laksmp, a new store building
(being remodeled out Of an old one) for
use Of Biain 4 Purdy, taxidermists. B.
F. Con, builder.
And while noting building improve
ments We must not overlook our neigh
boring town Of Rifle on the Grand,
where several fine residence and bust
ness buildings were erected during the
past year. notably among the latter be.
ing the Hne new brick hotel-the Rife
House-which is an up-to date struc-
ture. built for Andy Wiseman.
9. o. 1svisrNAtshtss, srs SsetSsdty Sss
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF.-NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT
GLExwoOD SPRINGS. Colo. Nov. 81, 1900.
NOTICE-Is hereby given that Darius II.
IN Chase, of Rau9ely, Rio BlancO county.
Colo, has filed notice of his intention to make
proof on his desert-laId claim. No. 57 Ute. for
before tho Clerk of County Court Mt Meckcr,
Colo, on saturday. the 18th day OF January,
1901 at 10 o'clock II. IN.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation Of
said land:
Horace COtharp, Peter Calvin. Sylvester &.
Swarts and Jose Trugilo, all Of RanncIy. Colo.
dl-j5 j. F. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

9. o. 1.y..vw wAt.s..s. .r. s.ess.a.y ~.
The Meeker herald., 1900-12-29

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-24
OFF FOR THE GOLD FIELDS,
steamers GarOnne and Olympia Sail
-stOwnways Cause Trouble at
the Last Moment.

The steamers Garonne and Olympia
sailed yesterday for Cape Nome with over
loo gold seekers. All day long the water
front was thronged with crowds watching
the loading OF the two vessels Occasional
showers OF rain in no way dampened their
interest. They sat on the edges Of the
wharVes, on boxes. and many climbed 10
the tops of the box cars standing on me
side tracks. As the Garonne slowly
steamed away from her dock a cheer arose
from the spectators ashore, to which the
their farewell to Seattle.
The Garonne experienced many delays
before she finally cast off. Everything was
In readiness about 40 o'clock. when n
stowaway was discovered in the ;told.
This led to diligent search of the snip.
and several more were discovered one
man had literally to be dragged off the
vessel The steamer sailed at go
Several amusing incidents occurred
while the crowd was waiting the sailing
Fully forty men were standing on a string
of box cars A locomotive came up I'M
noticed and was coupled to the train II
started with an unexpected jerk, and half
the men on the hurricane deck sat down
with painful abruptness.
An old gray-haired argonaut stood in
the bows OF the boat for several hours
and entertained the sight-seers. He was
happy,
"Good-bys girls" he shouted to group
OF indignant middle-aged women, as the
steamer commenced to move.
The horrid thing" said the women in
chorus Drunk, and going to sea, too;
he ought TO gee drowned, and besides. a
bath would do him good"
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VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE.
VIII Turn out In Uniform md Pa
radc on Decoration Day.

At special meeting, held in the Arfnory
yesterday, the Washington Volunteers
Association OF Seattle decided To- turn out
IN uniform To take part In the decoration
day parade under the auspices OF the c.
a r. Eighty members were present
Mai Dawson presided J W. Smoke. J.
Il. Witherspoou and Matt II Corniicv
were appointed a committee to see that
the graves Of all Washington volunteer.
ar Seattle. as We'll AS the graves os the
unclaimed dead at Oly mpia. are properly
decorated.
The association was informed. through
q letter received by one az its members.
that Brig Gen Charles King Will pas
Seattle a visit toward the end OF ucNt
month. An EFFORT viii be made 90 have
him lecture under the auspices of the as-
ISOLATION
The association Will hold ITS next meet
ing June ~. when definite action viii pe
association 20 attend the Volunteers To-
union at that city July 4
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OHIO SAILS THIS MORNING.
Carries 700 Passengers to Gold
Fields of Cape Nome.
HAS 1900 TONS OF FREIGHT.
VIII Leave Seattle From Schwa-
What Sailors Called a Lucky ship
Among Passengers Is A. p. Gar
den. Formerly Chief of Police at
Washington, and Eugene Chilberg

The steamer Ohio, in charge OF Capt
". ]. Boggs, who has been her COM
nander since 1898. will sail this morning
from Schwabacher's wharf. with 700 pas
sengers and 800 tons of freight, for Cape
Nome. Ii is expected that the vessel will
leave port about Il o'clock.
The Ohio is one of the most gracefully
built ships ever seen in Seattle, and yes
terday was an object of admiration 10 the
hundreds of people who promenaded the
wharves. She formerly ran on the Phila-
delphia and Liverpool route. In 1896 and
1897 she was engaged in cruising from
Philadelphia and other Eastern ports to
the West Indies, carrying passengers
alone She then took excursions across
the Atlantic to England. Ireland. Scotland
and the Shetland islands, and from thence
to the fjords of Norway, the Baltic sea
and Iceland.
She was brought around the horn in
1898. to run on the st. Michael route but
at the outbreak of the war was chartered
as transport by the United States gov
eminent She was one of the five ships
which took the third expedition, under the
command of Maj. Gen. Macarthur, to the
Philippine islands. After that she made
five voyages to Manila from San Fran
cisco.
The Ohio is what sailors term "a lucky
ship Capt. Boggs, the commander. is
an experienced navigator. who has visited
almost every port in the civilized world
of any consequence
Among the passengers who will sail on
the Ohio is Capt A. P. Garden, who was
for number of years chief OF the capitol
police, in Washington, d. c., and Charles
Fl. Pirtle, formerly superintendent Of the
public document folding room OF the Uni
ted States senate. They go in search OF
the yellow metal A well known Seattle
citizen who leaves on the Ohio is Eugene
Chilberg. of the Observation-Disclosures
bank Capt. r. Chilcott, OF Seattle. also
10 Ohin
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ATHLETES NEED MONEY.
lniversity Musical clubs VIII Give
"A nenent.

The musical clubs Of the University Of
WashiuEtun will give concert for the
benefit Of the Athletic Association this
evening in Denny hall 4 good pro
gramue has been arranged
The clubs appeared IN Seattle prior to
their tour OF the Sound cities and we're
very we'll received Their tour has re-
suited in d wonderful improvement; IN
their work. and the Performance tonight
promises to be OF a high STANDARD
Aubrey Levy viii give several violin
selections
As result OF It's recent meet With the
University Of oregon. the Athletic AS
ISOLATION If the Washington institution
is over Sloo in debt.
The students wish 20 pay their ohliga-
lions before the end OF the college YEAR.
in order that the football season may
open as far as the college Is concerned.
on a good financial basis The musicale
tonight Is given for the purpose Of clear
Ing on part OF the debt
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-24
TALK POLITICS TONIGHT
King County Republican Club to
Listen to Able Speakers and Dis
cuss Campaign Issues.

An Important meeting OF the King
County Republican Club will be held to-
night to discuss political questions reiat-
ing 10 the coming campaign and the policy
OF the club. Three weil-known speakers
Will address the club, incluiing Judge MILO
a. Root. Col !. u. McCutcneon and Or.
Taylor OF Kent.
Since the action ~ the club by which
& was determined that its membcrs would
work united.y 10 secure the Republican
nomination for governor OF King county
man, much interest in political matters
has been aroused New members are be-
ing constantly added To the roster and
plans are being formulated for active
work.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-24
Protests of Seattle Tide Land
Owners Are Not Needed.
WATERWAY COMPANY WINS.
Land Commissioner Bridges. Backed
by an Opinion of the Attorney
General, Says He Has No Power
to Grant q Rehearing to Parties
Interested in the Contract of .
Private Corporation with State.

State Land Commissioner Bridges will
grant no rehearing TO the owners OF Sc
attic tide lands who have protested
against the granting Of an extension Of
time to the Seattle & Lake Washington
Waterway Company for the completion OF
its contract with the state for the filling
in of the mud flats south of the city.
A special dispatch received by the Post
Intelligencer from Olympia is TO the effect
that the commissioner yesterday publicly
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announced his decision TO take no affirma-
tive action with regard to the protests.
and stated that the extension of four years
granted the company would be allowed to
stand as ordered by him on May Z. the
only condition being that work should be
recommended within ninety days.
Commissioner Bridges stands upon an
opinion prepared a his request by Assist
ant Attorney General Vance. Mr. Vance
takes the ground that the protesting tide
land owners have no rights in the matter
that the commissioner. can legally recog-
nize, and are entitled TO demand neither
a hearing nor a rehearing on the petition
OF the waterway company for an extension
OF time Mr.. Nance's opinion the Post
lntelligencer publishes in fun
The tide land owners of Seattle how
ever. have, II is said. intention OF let
ting the matter drop. Notwithstanding
their failure to obtain recognition from
the state authorities. What steps they
will take has not yet been definitely deter
mined upon. The matter is now in the
hands of their attorneys.
Assistant Attorney General Vance's opin-
ion. which has been In the hands of Com
missioner Bridges since May 25 Is as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Vance's Opinion.
Dear sir-I have your favor Of the 18th inst
ineIosins certain papers relating TO the contracts
q the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway
CONTRACTS eNecuaed by you aud a communicate
from Eugene semple president Of said e ssiG
huA also tnclose petitions Of certain prnfs,rty
owners IN Seattle protesting against the extension
n time "a said CONTRACTS aud asking a hearing
Ihe substance q yelr inquiry seems TO he A.
lM.oNs tlIst, hes the cummissioaer power 20
extension become vested rshtf
Real ans the importSaee q the questions frs-
sem. M have SaFeuiy examined the statute ard
sf.#H
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dleton who, they claimed, vacated the
office when he bolted the convention Mr.,
Middleton asserts, however. that he is
still the secretary, and offers as proof of
his claim, that his action was regular and
justitiable. the decision of the Spokane
convention in favor Of the Goodwin dele
gates as against the Hart members.
II Mr.. Church asserts his claim to the
position OF secretary of the county com
mlttee there will likely be a hot fight for
control Of the body at its next meeting.
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WILL BE CHIEF PAYMAsTER.
Mai. William r. Tucker on His Way
TO Join Gen. Randall in seattle.

Mat William F. Tucker. who has been
named as chief paymaster ct the DEPART
ment OF Alaska. has started from Chi-a-
20 for Seattle. where he will Join Gen.
Randall. commanding the department.
Mai Tucker has been stationed at Chi
cago for some time past. May Il he vas
banqueted az the Union League club, and
his comrades and friends Joined IN wish
ing him a hearty farewell. He left Chica-
go last Sunday for san Francisco and Is
expected here MAJ =,
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The steamer City OF Seattle sailed last
night for Skagway with ia first-class
passengers and l02 second-class passen-
gers and full cargo Of freight for Skag-
way. Most OF the passengers are en-
route TO Dawson.
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NOME SHIPPING NOTES.

The steamship Brunswick will sail today for Nome
with sixty passengers and 500 tons of freight
The Elihu Thomson arrived in Seattle yesterday
from Tacoma with forty passengers for Cape Nome
She will take ninety more here She Is expected
10 sail this afternoon and In addition to the pas
sengers will carry 1000 tons % freight.
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In county politics, the old fight between
Lee Hart and J.. w. Goodwin will be kept
up. II will be remembered that at the
county convention the Hart delegates
elected r. ]. Church as secretary OF the
county committee in place OF w. II. Mid