smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

DELLTowN.- In strolling over that
section Of the city known as above
named, we had but to revert back,
but one year to recollect when a
half dozen houses constituted almost
all of that part of town. To-day an
almost continuous line of houses are
to be met from the railroad to an
eighth of mile past the home of
Alderman Bell A large two stori-
ed schoolhouse shows its proper
tionsi in clearing, in which but year
ago stood the tall trees of the for
est. Two grocery stores have, also,
been added to that part of town, and
just beyond has been built a
large ware house and toll
erable good pier, during the
past summer. Two new roads
have been opened also, one leading
along the line of Front street to its
intersection with the old Military
road that leads to Salmon Bay, the
other leads to Lake Union. Before
long, we are led to expect, another
pier and wharf will be built from
the shore to deep water, and another
saw mill there will add to the pros
perity of Seattle. So fast has the
northern end of the city spread out,
that the people there demand to be
subdivided into another ward and
school district. Within the short
space of one year we have seen
where real estate investors have
doubled their money. May these
evidences of Seattle prosperity con-
tinue.


HARD Road TO TRAvEL.-Many
are the complaints that reach US as
to the condition of the beach road.
Twenty inches of muck covers the
five hundred dollars worth of i'm
provements placed upon it. by the
county last summer. In fact, the
cord wood that corduroys the road
along the beach, is fairly afoat.
Farmers put off from week to week,
their coming into the city, for the
reason that the wear and tear on
their vehicles would not, in many
instances, pay for the profit derived
from the sale of their produce.
Many say to us, that should Plank
Road Company be formed, they
would cheerfully submit to a reason
able toll, could they have any kind
of decent road to ride upon. The
value of the Duwamish river trade
is no inconsiderable portion of our
revenue, and it is for the best inter-
ests of the county to have better
roadways between the precincts and
and the emporium. Not only is the
bay road in this condition, but so
also, are all of our thoroughfares.
We merely mention the state of the
chief of our roadways, that the in
ference may be drawn as to the state
of the others.


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CEosswALKs. The condition of
our streets are anything but pleas
ant, but the neglected state OF
our crosswalks occasions anything
but the use of elegant language on
the part of our citizens. That the
walks might as well be cleaned as
not, is patent to everybody. There
would be much more pedestriapism
in the, vicinity of our stores, and
consequently, more traffic. We also
call atteltion to the absence of a
crosswalk where Front street inter-
scots Mill street, and which want we
tope will be soon supplied.
Year: 1876

FelIo.o Citizens Of the Senate and As


sena6ky:


II may not be considered unbecOming
for me To express some doubt as to the
wisdom OF the provision OF the cOnstitJl-
ton, which makes it the duty CT the in
coming Governor to communicate to the
legislature the condition OF the state,
and recommend such matters to them
for their consideration as he may deem
expedient. It would appear that such
information and recommendation might
more properly come from the citizen
who had administered the affairs of the
state during the past year, than from
one who has just been called from other
occupations to that duty.


/ make this Communication to you
with unaffected diifidence, with a deep
sense OF my obligations to those gentle
men connected with the state govern
ment who have assisted me ia procuring
information, and aided me with their
advice. Ny hope of discharglnS satls-
factorily the high trust that has devoiv-
ed upon ne rests upon the continuance
CT the generous cooperation which they


have thus far extended to Inc.


The division of government into the


law-mal1ing, law-interpreting, and the
Iaw-executing departments, is natural
and almost necessary. The more and
moro distinct separation Of these depart


ments, marks the progress that the hu-
man race has made towards freedom.
In our federal government and in our
state governments there is still some
blending Of these functions, but you can
not have failed to observe the tendency
/ toward their separation. This process
is mainly manifested in the greater free
dom that the Legislative department en-
joys from interference by the executive.
The governor Of the state would not be
justified if he were to waive any Of his
prerogatives when he might use them
to protect. the people from detriment,
but he may very properly give broad
Interpretation TO the clause OF the con-
stitution which says that ''the legisla-
| tive power shall be vested IN a senate
and assembly.


make these remarks to impress up
on you that the duty and responsibility


OF legislation rest Immediately with you


and that the few wrocommenilations which
I shall make should be weighett by you
in the hight OF this fact.


GENERAL FUND.
/ The receipts and expenditures of the
cenerai-f -fI1nd for the fiscal year ending
September Sc, 1875, were as follows:
Year: 1876

Il IS not the part OF wisdom to dis
guise the fact tIiat the people of this
state IN common with those OF all sec
tions of the uniop, have suffered some
abatement OF the prosperity that they
have enjoyed III the past. at the same
time, it is marifestiy true that III the
relative condition OF CJlr stale, there is
abundant cause for GGtitude to the Pro
vidence that has made our history a re-
cord Of uniform progress. We may ac-
cept it as an evidence Of the natural ad-
yantages Of Wisconsin, Of the solid
foundation upon which her industrial
and commercial inte rests are built, and
of the intelligence and integrity Of her
citizens, that, amid the depressing CON
ditions that have overtaken the country,
the credit OF our business men has been
only slightly impaired that our fiscal
institutions have, with very few excep-
tions, maintained their solvency, and
that labor has generally been able to
command employment.


We have entered, gentlemen, upon
the Centennial of our existence as an in
dependent Nation. It is fit that we
should renew the spirit in which the
republic had its birth, and our deterTni-
nation that it shall endure to fulfill the
great purposes OF its existence, and to
Justify the lenobiesacrifices ofits founders.
Let US, to whom the interest and honor
of one of the states OF the Union have
been committed, invite the inspirations
one Of the anniversary, and with a firm
resolve that Wisconsin shall bear her
part worthily in the sisterhood Of states,
proceed with The discharge OF our trust.


HARRISON I.UDTNGToN.
Year: 1876




The secretary of state has prepared,
for your consideration, an estimate OF
the ordinary state expenses for the year
beginning Jan. 1, 1877. and of the rev.
enues OF the state for the same period,
from which it appears that the sum of
SIS9, 1880 viii have to provided for IN
addition to such further appropriations
as you may make, not included IN his
estimate.


TAXES AND APPROPRIATIONS.


Tt is provided by chapter 153 of the
general laws Of 1869, that when the APP
preparations shall exceed the amount Of
state tax levied, it shall be the duty of
the secretary OF state to levy and appor-
tienal amount rs may be necessary to
meet authorized demands upon the
treasury up To s!lch time as the succeed
ing state tax shall be payable. Section
D of article of the constitution provides
that when the expenses OF fe1ly year snail
exceed the income, the Legislature shall
provide for levying. tax for the ensuing
year sufficient, with-other sources of IN
come, to pay the deficiency, as well as
the estimated expenses OF such ensuing
year. The authority thus conferred,
ought, in my judgment, to be used as
little as possible. The tax levy for each
year should be sufficient to cover the
aggregate of the appropriations for that
year. together with sacii other appropri-
ations as it may be necessary TO pay be-
fore the collection of the state tax for
the next ensuing year, so that DO def
Year: 1876

L cannot impress upon you 100 strong
~ that i'll all respects you VIII meet the
wishes of the people by atGirt regard
for economy. In pursuance Of tlis pol
icy there Is no saving SO tritiing but that
it is orr duty to realize il If we can.
The business OF tie state ought to be
transacted with the smallest number Of
agents that can transact 1t efficiently,
and possibilities for retrenchlnent ought
to be sought diligently naI departments
of the government. and wherever they
may be found, they ought to be imprOy-
ed TO the utmost. 1t has been remarked,
with what jnstice j cannot assume TO
say, that the expenses incident to the
sessions Of the legislature are greater
than are warranted by actual necessity.
II such shall appear to be the fact, if it
shall be found that there is single Of
fcer or attendant that can be dispensed
with, or any other source Of expenditure
mend that you apply the remedy. Ia
all departments Of the government, the
same course should be pursued, and III
your efforts to this end, I pledge
you Fay hearty cooperation. The con-
ditions that now surround the people Of
this country, call for private and public
economy, aud for the reform Of any hab
its or wasteful or needless expenditure
into which we may have fallen under
more prosperous circumstances.


STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES AND REF FoTM.


The State Board OF Charities and Re
form have prepared a very full report
OF tleir work for the year, aud in snb-
mitting it to ,yoJt, ] would cali your at
tention specially to the passages on ap-
propriations and prison reform. The
members Of the board have critically ex-
amined the reports and condition Of the
state institutions under their supervision
and their recommendations are entitled
to great weight. The care Of criminals
is an important part of every schemes
ofgood government, but however much
the penal statutes Of the state need
systematizing, radical ana fundamental
changes of the law should not be made
except upon the most mature delibera-
lions
Year: 1876

The artificial propagation ofSfsh is
becoming one Of the leading industries
of The country. The Legislature of 1874
authorized the Governor to appoint
three commissioners to superintend the
LaJching aud distribution Of the fry OF
spaw1 donated by the United States to
the state. the commissioners were ap-
pointed, and entered upon the discharge
OF their trust. The sum OF -, 900 was
appropriated to the commissioners to lee
expended as therein provided. Here
with [ transmit their second annual re-
port, giving 4 detailed statement of their
operations for the past year. Measures
designed TO increase the food resources
OF the people are entitled to your care
FIJI consideration. The appropriation of
last gear was Inadequate to the wants Of
the commissioners i'll the matter Of q
state Matching house. With the facili
ties OF such ali establishment, the money
expended will go much further and
yield more satisfactory results. [ there
fore recommend that you give the sub
iect a careful examination and such
aid as in your Judgment the interest Of
the state REQUIRES
Year: 1876

The Secretary OF State, State Treasurer
and Attorney General are made. By law.
a state board Of canvassers, to receive,
open and count the certified statements
of the votes given in the different coun-
ties. When. the officers are themselves
candidates, this provision devolves upon
them a very delicate duty from which
thew would undoubtedly be glad to be
relieved. I therefore recommend the
passage Of an act providing that, when
any member OF the state board Of can
yassers is a candidate, he shall SO advise
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
and the Justice shall thereupon designate
u Judge of the circuit court TO act III his
ctpaH
Year: 1876

The managers Of the POST take pleasure IN an
nOuncing the course OF this paper upon entering
Its thirteenth year of existence.


The P0sr Il known % the people OF the west
as the uncompromising opponent Of wrong and
the fearless defender OF the right. IL has during
the Presidential excitement, and In the stirring
events OF this FAN In Chicago aud over the whole
country, taken position which
Year: 1876

and Vice President of the United
States. on the part OF this State, agree
ably TO the provisions of the laws of
the said State, and in conformity to
the Constitution of the United States
Of America, for the purpose of giving
In their votes for President and Vice.
President OF the United States, for the
term prescribed by the Constitution OF
said United States. to begin on the 4th
day Of March, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sovon-
ty-seven.


Given under my hand and seal Of the


State of -, this - day
IL. s. Of December. A. D.. on thousand


eight hundred and seventy SIX.
Year: 1876

you all know the Frauenthal Brothers.
Who sell che aper than all others.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Shoes
And many other things to choose.
The hest of Goods that can be bought
Has lust been from Frisco brought;
Not alone for show, but to sell
So low that ,me don't re it well.
How much we Use none need to care
As long you get them on the square
The loss, If any, 1t is our own;
Nor shall we meet you with fro"n.
A Stock Of such large proportion
Here, must put you in the notion
To buy whatever is required,
If upright dealing is admired.
ONE PRICE to all, let it be known,
And no partiaiity shown;


The terms are pla in if you call
On the Brothers Frauen h.. .
Year: 1876

USEFUL INvENTIoN.-Messrs. Pierce &
Dunn have made application for an invention
which they call the Temporary Paper File
and Binder" which will undoubtedly prove
the best thing of the kind in the market. 1t
consists of a cover, in the binding of which are
steel springs to which are attached strip
of metal the length of the cover. The
springs are SO stiff that papers are held in the
file when shut with such tenacity that they
cannot be removed until the covers are opened
and then the contents or any part of it can
be removed. When shut everything is held
with such grasp that it can only be torn
out. The inventors are preparing to manufac-
ture the article to fill the market which is re-
ceiving the most fiattering Concentrations
The files are made in three regular sizes, bu-
will be made large enough to hold newspapers.
The article will soon be put into our own mar.
ket Parties can see specime rs or give orders
at No. % Union street.
Year: 1876

dressed woman was detected In the act of steal
ing bundle of prints from Studley's dry
goods store. The store was filled with custom
ers at the time she entered the store, and after
making few purchases she started for the
door, and in passing a counter where prints
were displayed slipped bundle containing
nine yards under her shawl. One of the clerks
saw it done and spoke to the proprietor, who
detained her until she acknowledged the thief
and delivered up the stolen goods
Year: 1876

THE CONTINENTAL DRAMATIC members
of Bosworth Post, G. A. R., are making the
most extensive preparations to bring out their
specially prepared Continental drama on April
10th. All of the scenery will have to be new,
and it will cost over $1,000 to bring out the
piece. The committee have just secured a
muskets taken from Gen. Burgoyne at the
time of his surrender to the Continental army
These muskets are in an excellent state o.
preservation and are very valuable relics
Year: 1876

THE ODD FELLOWS FAIR The Odd Eel.
lows of this city are already actively engaged
in the work of securing contributions for theil
fair, which comes off next November. The
committee have commenced thus early in order
to give Tuem bers of the Order time to make
their arrangements. A circular published tells
the whole story, and will no doubt meet with a
hearty response. The prospect is that it will be
the largest fair ever held in City Hall.
Year: 1876

OUT OF MoNEY.-A hne appearing lad ap-
peared at the police station last even
ing and asked for lodging He stated that
he belonged in Bangor, but could not get work
there and came to this city about a week ago
in search of employment. He had failed to gel
work, and his scanty supply of money was
exhausted. Uncle Oliver took him in charge
and gave him nice clean bed. This morning
he will try to get back to his home.
Year: 1876

THE MUsEUM.-"Green Bushes" drew a
large house at the Museum last evening. The
play ran much smoother than on the preceding
night and the audience showed their approval
by frequent applause. At the request of many
patrons ths managers have decided to repeat
the play this evening-St. Patrick's Day.
Year: 1876

Miss Miles wishing to profit by the advice
given her in the Argus of yesterday. will feel
obliged if the erudite gentleman of that paper
can suggest any piece in the legitimate OF
printed drama in which she is not studied,
Year: 1876

The dividends Of this old Company are not larger
than anu Company in this country or the ,corld but
they are as large as any Company can pay whose
surplus is not swollen by forfeitures.


The Life Insurance Laws of Massachusetts require
Massachusetts, companies to give in Life Insurance
the value of every dollar paid into its treasury with
out any action on the part of the policy holder


If party insured in this Company fails to pay the
premium on his policV when due the net vaiue or
ega reserce of such policy must be nsed as single
premium to purchase term insurance the length of
which, to be determined by the age of the insured;
thus securing to every policy holder young or old
rich or poor, fair equivalent for the money paid


In addition to the above safeguard, this Company
will give, if desired paid up policy for said net val
ue, or will pay it in cash if preferred.


In all other State companies with the exception of
the paid up insurance feature this net value or legal
reserve which belong to epolicy holder is forfeited
unless the premium is paid when due.


When you insure your life, insure in the Company
that


Guar antees you the Most Life Insurance


for the Money you have Paid.
Year: 1876

by the same malignants of corrup-
ton. 1t was the party that employed
the scavenger accusers that went
down ingloriously; and they will be
apt to share like fate in their at
tempt to reinstate themselves by
means of vile personal detraction
and false charges.-[San Francisco
Post
Year: 1876

There is nothing flat and monoto-
nous about a broken lining in a
coat sleeve. 1t always comes up as
fresh and vivacious as at the first.
A man appears about as much sur
prised when he runs his hand into
the slit the tenth time as he did the
first. And when he looks to see his
hand appear at the end and finds
that it is doubled up in the middle
of the sleeve, his countenance will
assume as much interest as if the
occurrence was something never
before heard Of. 1t is astonishing,
in this connection, that a broken
sleeve lining can only appear to ad-
vantage in one position, and that
is when the man has one arm in
serted correctly, the coat in a wad
against the back of his head, and
his body bent over in the effort to
shove the remaining arm through.
1t is at this, the most painful june
ture, that his attention is called to
the rent lining. In a constrained
voice he directs the notice of his
wife to the same, with q partly
StiAed inquiry as to what on earth
she has been doing that the trouble
had not been remedied before. It
is like a woman on such an occasion
to say that he won't leave his coat
home SO that it can be fixed. 1t
takes a woman to think of exas-
perating things. The only resort
now left to him is to declare that he
knows better, Then she says if he
will take the coat off now she will
fix it, and makes a show of getting
a thread and needle. She knows
he won't take it off and wait. And
he don't.
Year: 1876

the pier she had indicated. His
search on board the steamer was
fruitless, but as he was leaving the
fair maiden arrived, painting, with
his parcel. She was speechless at
being so quickly found out, but
soon offered her gold watch and
jewelry to be let off. The owner of
the parcel could not find courage to
give her in charge of the police,
but made her forfeit her passage by
forcing her to carry back the parcel
and place it on the chair from


which she had stolen it.
Year: 1876

During his residence at Magdalen
College Oxford, Collins one evening
had some friends with him to tea
in his rooms, when Hampton, who
afterward translated "Polybius,"
and who was as famons for his
brutal disposition as for his good
scholarship, came in. Without a
word, he kicked over a tea-table,
and sent the dishes all about the
room. Collins was so confounded
at the insult that he had no words
for the aggressor, but began picking
up the slices of bread and butter
aud the pieces Of china, repeating
mildly;


Invenias etiam disjocti membra pOet@.


We have another account of him
after he went to London. In this,
he appears as a young fellow fresh
from the university and eager for
the town. Gayly dressed, and with
feather in his hat, he calls upon
the agent of his rich uncle, Colonel
Martin, who tells him that his ap-
pearance is by no means that of a
young man without guinea he
can call his own. We have also u
story of his having been enamored
Of a young lady to whom he wrote
a beautiful poem upon the death Of
her lover in the action of Fontenoy;
this young lady was a day older
than himself, and he used to say
that he came into the world a day
after the far.


Again, we know that just before
his confinement in an asylum for
lunatics DR.. johnson went to see
him in Islington. "There was moth
ing" said johnson, "of disorder
discernible in his mind by any but
himself" He had withdrawn from
study and travelled with no other
book than an English testament
Year: 1876

While a gentleman was having
his hair cut at a fashionable hair
dresser's in Cologne a fascinating
young lady entered, purchased a
chignon, and hurriedly left, saying
she had to leave by steamer for
Mayence. On rising, the gentle
man found she had stolen a large
and valuable parcel with shawls,
which he had placed on a chair, and
he Immediately hastened in a cab to
Year: 1876

THE opponents Of the dog law are
playing the dog in the manger-they
will neither raise sheep themselves,
nor permit their neighbors to raise
them. tits nothing to them thatwool-
growing will enhance the wealth of
the State and increase the fertility of
its soil. 1t matters not to them that
the State must open up every legitimate
source Of revenue in order to meet its
obligations. We hope the next legisla-
ture will have the wisdom and firmness
not to heed the senseless cry for the
repeal of so good a law-that if it is
changed at all. it will be to secure q
fuller assessment and closer collec-
tion Of the tax, and to make the owner
of a sheep-killing dog responsible fol
the DANA ge done.