Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-09-30

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The ground is high and He'll Gate did not ap-
pear more than 200 yards away 1t was from
this point General Newton and the telegraph
operators sent the electric fluid into the NINE
Suddenly cloud of water, turned into white
spray, shot up just off Hallet's Point. This
was followed by clouds of black smoke,
and lumber, and at the same moment heavy
shock as though the ground rose up and gave
one the impression of being lifted two inches
The sound of the explosion was not loud but
low and rumbling; and deep cloud of yell
low smoke followed by rocks, and in ten Sec
onds the water had become again level, no
traces being left but large yellow space
up. At the works it was found that the cof-
ferdam which surrounded the shaft was en-
tirely gone. The small house which stood
close by the shaft was thrown ten feet, but
all other buildings were just as before the ex-
plosion. The affair was complete success
and the whole reef was blown up. The tide
has been materially changed by the explosion
and now the current sets directly on the Big
and Little Mill rocks. They will have to be
exploded next.
Hell Gate.
NEW YORK, Sept IS. - Mary Newton,
daughter of Gen. Newton, who is not quite
three years old, fired the mine that blew
Hallett's Point Reef to pieces yesterday
Last evening when the tide was at about
ebb, the steam Providence, of the Fall river
line, passed over the place of the explosion
She encountered no difficulty. and sailed
about fifty feet nearer to Hallett's Point than
any other steamer had ever done before
The soundings to ascertain the full result of
the explosion are to he made this morning at
slack water, the current being too strong to
attempt them at any other time.
At Hallett's Point this morning the only
traces to be seen of the great cofferdam are
what were a few fragments Of the former
af1oat in the water. Gen. Newton arrived at
about O:45 in company with B. F. Boyle,
overseer of the late works, and viewed the
scene of the explosion with evident satisfac-
ton. In answer to q question as to the sue
cess of the blast he declared it was thorough
explosion. There are $223, 900 now avalla-
BILE for the prosecution of further work at
He'll Gate, and large part of this will be
required this year for the removal of the
rocks blown up yesterday, and it is probable
several years will pass before the beginning
of operations at Flood Rock.
Smallpox.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-Four new cases
of smallpox were reported this morning,
three yesterday and none Saturday. Deaths
for the past three days from that diseases.
From the experience of the party thus far
1t would appear that leprosy, the existence
of which among the Chinese has been ques-
toned by many, was much more common
than supposed, as one or more lepers have
been routed from their 6ens in almost every
alley visited. In the vicinity of the present
scene Of operations many whites are living,
principally of the most degraded class of
courtesans, thieves, FOUNDERS, ETC., and the
health officers state that their habitations are
quite as pestilential and need fumigati0n as
much as those of the Chinese.
For the Long Term.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 24.-Albert 8. Wells,
who was nominated to Congress by the
Democrats of Louisville yesterday, will fill
the long term. Waterson, now representing
the short term made vacant by Mr.. Parsons
death, having positively declined re-elec.
ton.
Treaty Concluded.
SPOTTED TAIL AGENCY, Sept. 26.-The
treaty with the Indians of this agency was
concluded this evening after three hours
council.
7.l5..The Great Four Mile Race vs..
Time.
LOUISVILLE, Sept GA crowd of people
witnessed the run of Ten Brock today
against the famous time made by Fellowcraft
in the four mile race at Saratoga in 1874,
namely, 7:191, which has been the best on
record. The track was in good condition.
Ada and Ten Brock started together, but
after o little the latter horse took the lead
and steadily gained, making the first mile in
the slow time of :52a. The owner motloned
the Jockey to move on, and in compliance
the second mile was made in 1:454, and the
third in l :464. At the beginning of the 4th
mile new horse joined in the race, but was
left behind. and as Ten Brock galloped
down the home stretch the enthusiasm was
immense. The last mile was made in :514.
and the entire distance in 7:153, or 81 seconds
ouicker than Fellowcraft's time, and
seconds faster than Lexington's time. Miles
Walker rode the victor, who is the property
Of Frank Harper. Mr.. Harper has refused
1870. 600 for Ten Brock.
uoss tweed Dependent.
Woo, Spain, Sept. 26.-The United States
steamer Franklin arrived here this morning.
Tweed was much depressed when told tha'
the Franklin was to take him to the United
States. He hoped, on arriving at CUBA &c
get off through the assistance and innuence
of friends and to avoid being surrendered
tn the American authorities. He expressed
great disappointment at the aspect on the ar
rival of the Franklin. Mr.. Adee, acting
minister of the United States, in the absence
of Gen. Gushing, went on board to confer
with her commander regarding the proposed
transfer of Tweed and Hunt to the Franklin.
The intention is to remove the prisoners
from their present quarters to the steamer
this evening. During their confinement IN
Csste,la de Costa. Tweed and Hunt were
kept in separate rooms, closely guarded ana
not allowed to communicate with each other'
Captain CRAZY issued strict orders that nc
one should be allowed to speak TO them'
Mr.. Adee has been warned that Tweed might
make away with himself rather than return
a.. Noc, vorI Tho commander of the Frank