, 1878-03-30
Lake Of tho Devil,

+, Lake Of the Devil.
About 60 miles from Seattle, and
few miles northeast of Porter's
Prairie, lies large lake nestled al
the foot of the mountains and
between the foothills. Game is
very abundant along its shores, and
the finest Of mountain trout sport in
its sparkling waters. This lovely
sheet of water was once the favorite
resort of the indians. who visited it
to hunt and fish and gather berries,
which were found in abundance.
Many years ago q tribe of Indians
visited this lake as they had done
many times before, and after spend
ing the day in catching the speckled
beauties from its waters, and chas-
ing the fleet footed deer along the
banks, the tribe gathered around
the camp fires as evening approach
ed and partook of the fruits of the
chase. Their repast ended, they
were lying about the fires contem--
plating the beautiful scene, when
suddenly the waters of the lake be-
gan to bubble and boil like great
cauldron. The affrighted Indians
sprang to their feet and made haste
to leave the valley, but new terror
awaited them; a heavy sound of
thunder smote their ears, and lightn-
ing came down from the mountains
and consumed two-thirds of the
tribe. Those who survived made
their way from the place with all
speed, and soon reached place OF
safety. Since that night of terror
no Indian can he persuaded to ap-
proach nearer than three miles to the
lake, believing as they do that this
is the home of the devil, and that
the terrible destruction of the tribe
was a direct manifestation of his
displeasure at their having visited
his retreat. They have christened
tho place Enium Claw Chuck, or
Devils Lake. No white man is
known to have ever seen this body
of water, but from the description
given of it by the Indians, it must
be beautiful indeed. Some persons
in this city contemplate going to it
the coming summer.
CAUTION dark night this
week as one of our citizens was go.
ing from his place of business to
his home. he approached suspic-
ious looking corner. where the fence
being built on bank would effect
ually secrete any person around the
corner. He walked rapidly, and
just as he turned the angle was
startled by the sharp click Of pis-
tol hammer. He sprang sidawise
and made a movement for his shoot
ing iron, when loud laugh from
some boys discovered that he was
the victim of a practical joke. He
gave them a talking to and went
home. We might add that boys and
others cannot we'll afford to play
such practical jokes, as many peo-
pie II Seattle Carry arms, ana tney
may use them on such occasions
before the joke is discovered. and
put a quietus on the joker Of the
most practical kind.
PENsIoNs.-Some time ago two
soldiers, Thomas Garvin
and George White. employed Ros-
we'll Scott. of this city. to procure
pensions for them from the depart
ment at Washington. The money
has since been placed to their credit,
but row neither of these men can be
found. Persons knowing of their
whereabouts will confer a favor by
informing them of the facts.
A SLIDE on the hillside near the
South School has occurred. The
cracking of the earth can be traced
for about 200 yards, and pene-
trates to depth of from one to two
feet, with a width of eight inches at
the top in some places.