Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-03
PACIFIC COAST.


PACIFIC COAST.
Borrowing o3,ooo. go.
PORTLAND, Oen., Jan. 2.-Negotiations
are in progress between the Northern
Pacific Terminal Company and the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company of
New York for mortgaging The terminal
property tn this city to the latter organ
lzatlon for funds TO be used in building
bridge over the Willamette, and Union
depot tracks, do. II il proposed to ad-
init to the terminal facilities the North
srn Pacific, Q. Il. d N. and u. d c.. east
and west side valley roads, and the
narrow Roge, each to pay a certain rem
tai. These rentals are to be applied ia
interest and TO a sinking fund, which
Will pay the mortgage upon material.
Then the several companies will become
owners in proportion to the amount
paid. The amount under ncpOtat ton
ia understood to be $3,00O,c COO.
HPszen Rivers and Lakes.
Cold weather has prevailed in Eastern
Oregon and Washington for the past
week, and Snake river, the upper and
middle Columbia, are closed by Ice. The
is no interruption of traffic, except with
unimportant steamboat water. The
weather here is clear and cold. All
lakes and ponds in tho neighborhood
are sufficiently frozen for safe skating.
Rren the Front
PORTLAND, Or, Jan. "a Weeksville
( Montana especial says Jas. Gibbons,
foreman of a Chinese gang, was shot
at five times last night. and had knee
cap fractured. A Chinaman is suspect
ed of the deed. Emil Boris, hospital
surgeon, who returned from attending
Gibbons, was stopped by highwaymen
and relieved of his money.
Mike Sweeney, saloon-k keeper, was
shot and instantly killed by an unknown
party last night. Much excitement pre-
walls at the railway front, and vigilan-
tes will be strengthened.
vonal Jurors.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2.-Considerable
excitement was occasiOned this morn
ing on opening Department 8 Of the Su-
periOr Court, when Judge Hunt stated
he had been notified by counsel for
defendant in the case of Lewis w. Mo
Carthy, involving possession of certain
horses, that an attempt had been made
by two Jurors engaged in the trial Of
the case then pending before the Court,
to defeat the ends Of justice; at the
same time naming the two jurors, Jos,
Z. Selleck and n. p. Howe.
The Judge, ON his own motion, con-
tinued the further hearing of the case,
and ordered HOwe,s name stricken from
the roll. He then ordered testimony
taken in regard to the charge. The tes-
timOny went to show that Selleck Of
fered to sell his vote for 600, represent
ing at the time that the other side had
offered $1,000. Selleck subsequently,
came around defendants stable, and re-
quested the loan of $40, saying he
wanted to distribute it among the boys.
1t appears that Howe was frequently
seen about the stable, and he inquired
about the purchase Of horse, saying
he would call again.
The Court denounced Selleck's action
in severe terms, and held him to answer
with bail at 5000.
Canal shares Sold.
MERGED, Jan. ELEVEN hundred
shares of stock of the Farmers Canal
Company have been sold to G. III. Ho6-
man, of this town, snd Chas. Croker,
President of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road. The whole number of shares of
the company is 1876, valued at $4,000.
By this purchase they have secured two
thirds the stock, and will proceed to en-
large the canal, and turn the water
ready for irrigatinR all over the valley,
from the foothills to San Joaquin C0un-
ty. It is said that the enterprise will
give greater impetus to business in
Merced County than aeything that has
taken place for years, not excepting
building the railroad.
A New and Fast Collier.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2.-The new
steamer Tacoma, built for the transpor-
tation OF coal and other freights from
Washington Territory to this port, has
arrived from Philadelphia, making tho
trip in Al days II hours and 30 minutes,
the fastest trip around the Horn on REQ
ord. Sho will soon be followed by an
other ship, the SAN Pedro, also intended
tor the COAL trade between the alb owe
ports. The Tacoma was built BY Cramp
q Sons, of Philadelphia. She is an iron
of 3119 tons register, $50 feet
length, - feet beam, q feet depth Of
hold.
New Judges.
The new Judges Of tho Superior Court
took their places on the bench today,
with the exception Of d. ]. Hooley, who
made demand for q seat in Judge
Fult0n's Court. The latter refused to
vacate, on the ground that his term Of
Office did not expire until the 8th inst.
The matter has been referred to meet
ing of other Superior Judges. In the
case of Justices Of the Peace, one Of the
Judges whose term was about TO expire
received three applications from the
Justices elect, and refused to recognize
their credentials, ON the same ground.
The Mayor and other municipal officers
will enter upon the discharge Of their
duties January 1st.
Meeting sf Prssidenas.
Ameeting of the Presidents Of the
Comst0ck mines under the control of
The bonanza firm was held in this city
Today, At which a schedule Of proposed
was submitted and e0nsid-
ered. No definite arrangement is yet
agreed upon, but another meeting win
be held tomorrow, at which rates Of sal
aries and contracts viii b determined
apon.
a Marriage.
A marriage was performed at the city
prison yesterday, the contracting par
Iies being VIM. Harris and Mary j.
Myers, both Of this city. Il appears
he young girl ran away from home last
Reek, and took lodgings with her lover,
1ho in turn left the place where he was
Avnr,loved. and dAvofad hia ntf0ntinna In