City of Seattle Records

" 9 - - - George Misener - - - 4311

" 10 - - - T. E. Nunan - - - 3124

" 11 - - - Valentine Hall - - - 3006

" 12 - - - Conrad Faunleroy - - - 4027

" 13 - - - E. E. Kribbs - - - 1888

" 14 - - - George R. Finn - - - 3615

Total - - - 43,467

This showing is eminently satisfactory and gratifying. It establishes conclusively the lead of Seattle among the cities of the State, the population found here utmost equalling in numbers the combined peoples of the two next largest cities. It also goes to prove that the past claims of our citizens have not generally been exaggerated, but on the contrary have been within the range of truth. That the marvellous growth of Seattle may be clearly and powerfully exemplified, the statements following are presented.

In 1880, ten years ago, the U.S.