Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-29
PACIFIC COAST.


rived here from Portland today to take
part in the races this week. They are
Dexter. Altamount, Lucy Weaver and
Sheriff, and will trot in the race for the
three minute class next Friday. There
is a chance yet for Seattle horses
A. H. CHAMBERS.
4 foolish Girl.
SAN Francisco. Aug. 2S.-Miss Nettie
Bennett, a young woman who wished to
I've anywhere out of the world, ieaped
into the bay yesterday and was not re-
covered until life Was almost extinct.
The attempt to drown herself was wit
messed by a large crowd. and the scene
was one of most thrilling excitement.
Miss Bennett is aged -, of fine form
and handsome face. She is very re-
specially connected in this city. A
general disgust of life, induced by a
hayward. sinful career, prompted he
suicidal attempt.
Drowned.
A man, while sitting at the end of
Mission street wharf. last evening, was
seized with fit, and. falling overheard,
was drowned. despite the most strenu-
Gus efforts to save him made by several
persons.
Republican state ConvcniBon.
Great general interest il felt in the
result of the Republican State Ccnven-
ton. which will convene at Sacramento
ON Wednesday, and the political atmos-
pierre il rife with conjectures, predic-
tons and reports. The friends of III.
NJ. Es.ee claim that be will receive Al
,<,lx 60 ks 60 fsnsr,
the San Francisco delegation, and say
that his strength III the country Is SIM
ply phenomenal. They admit. howev-
er, that Mayor Blake will be strcng
opponent in the gubernatorial contest
Esteo's partisans will endeavOr to con-
troll the organization of the Convention,
and for that purpose, it Is stated on
good authority. will bring forward New
ton Booth as candidate for the posi-
ton of Chairman. Horace Davis will
in all likelihood be an aspirant. The
Republicans are loud in their boasts
that when the Convention meets it will
contain the finest BODY of representa-
tive men, intellectually and morally,
that ever sat to nominate ticket in
this State. Frank NJ. Pixley and Con-
gresham Page will probably have
proxies. If admitted, Pixley will doubt
less prove a sharp thorn ia the side of
the Convention.
End or Rlackmaller.
OVERLAND. California, Aug. 23.-S. C.
Stevens who practiced as an attorney in
the jurisdiction of Colusa and Thema
counties WAS killed by Ashford Chris
tien, mt the residence of the latter.
seven miles northeast of this place yes
terday. Stevens went to the house of
Christian and claimed a commission on
n sale. Christian denied the claim. In
the dispute Stevens drew knife and
threatened the life Of Christian, who
seized the knife, knocked Stevens
down with his fist, and kicked him to
death. Christian. who is respectfully
connected, is now under arrest.
suicide.
NAPA, California, Aug. 23-Jo' n Bap-
fist August Petary, aged AZ. a native Of
Germany, committed suicide this after
noon by shooting himself.
Charged with danslaughier.
SAN FRANcrsco. Aug. 2S.-The inquest
in the ease of John Farrell, horseshoer,
who was killed III a fight with Charles
Mitchell last Thursday, is concluded.
The jury. in their verdict, charged
Mitchell with manslaughter.
Suit for u, ,o0a.
The case of Sad0re Cutie Va. the
Swiss Lloyd Insurance Company of
Winterheim is on trial before Judge
Hoffman in the United States. District
Court. The action is brought to re-
cover $1,000 insurance in the schooner
Esther COhas, which was lost Mt the
mouth of Rogue River ON the 18th of
October, 1879.
shifted her Cargo.
The British ship British Commerce,
which arrived at this port today from
Liverpool, reports tn It in latitude 400
south, longitude 5Oe west she encoun-
tered terrific gale. The blow contin-
ned for fifty hours, during which the
cargo was shifted bodily two feet to
port, doing considerable damage below
and al0ft. The ship was put in toward
land. The cargo was trimmed as
well as possible, and although it was
winter, it was decided to bear around
Cape Horn, which il perilous under
taking for ship in a crippled condi-
ton. This was successfully done, how
ever, and the ship arrived here without
further mishap.
The Old story.
SAN FKANcIsco, Aug. 28.-Ida Smith
was arrested this afternoon for stabbing
her lover, Fred. Otto, during drunken
row in her dOmicile. She II charged
with an assault with deadly weapon
with criminal intent.
Distinguished Visitors.
SAN FRANoIsCo. Aug. 28.-The Marquis
Of LOrne aud Princess Louise are ex-
pected to arrive in this city about the
10Th of September, en- route for British
Columbia. As vet. no definite arrange
ments have been made by British resi-
dents Of San Francisco or by our citi-
zens to accord the royal guests a fitting
reception, for the reason that nothing
positive il known Of their movements.
They may remain in the city few days,
or they may only stop over night.
When the length Of their visit here is
known, preparations in accordance with
the circumstances will be completed
The British gunbOat COmus, which will
convey the royal couple from San Fran
CISCO to Victoria, has been ordered here
on the 18th prox.
steeks.
SAN FRANcIsco. Aug. 28.-Virginia, IS;
Mexican, As: Ophir. 3ss; Nevada, Az;
jacket, l; Best, 5sl; Utah, 3; Belle, III;
rs; Mono, 90.
Way Up.
Oregon hallway and Navigation Com
pany's stock il quoted today in New
York at l5t
Market Reports.
SAN FRANcIsco, August 28.-Wheat-
Steady, $l.67tSGl.7O.
Barley-Feed, dull, $l30; brewing,
Sl.35d LAO; Chevalier, $l.4O9l.55 for
No. 9.
Oats-$l.62lS.
Rye-Spot, 1928.
Corn 30 asked.
Hay-t1l@l5 per ton.
Bsan-&l7.D.
Potatoa-S0c(d$l.
Man Killed.
FRnNo, Aug. 8.-John N. Walker
shot and killed Frenchman in the
mountains about ninety miles north Of
herU one day last week. The French
man was advancing on him with knife
At the time of tho killing. The ARRAY
probably grew ont of q dispute about q