Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-07
PACIFIC COAST.


PACIFIC COAST.
WasAlnGssa Territory 1anA Cs0.
SAN Francisco, March 6-Rumora
prevail in immigration circles hers that
frequent complaints arc made BY in
tending settlers in Washington Terrific
~ Of their inability to find Government
land there, and that little pains are
taken to show them available tracts
open to pre-emption The Immigrant
Association here claims to b in receipt
Of numerous lstters from immigrants
at Walla Walla, stating that - no pro-
vision il made for their comfort and
guidance after leaving Portland, and
owing to the difficulty encountered n
obtaining accommodations on the way
and after arriving at Walla Walla. they
have reconsidered the intention Of set-
thing there, and are desirous Of return
ing to California. In an interview With
JL. Howard, representative Of II. Vii
laid in this city, he stated to your cor.
respondent that the subject has been
brought to his attention, but il VA
wholly out of his jurisdiction. He wa
unable to investigate the truth Of the
complaints or offer any relief. He had
been informed that complaints were
made substantially a. above, and that
immigrants objected 70 settling on rail
road lands and persisted in entering
only upon Government tracts. He also
stated that they complained that no one
In Walla Walla seemed to know where
snch land is situated, and he had been
told much dissatisfaction exists among
immigrants. When tho matter Was first
preached to him he suggested that his
infsrmer write to Mr.. Schulze, land
agent Of the Northern Pacific railroad
at POrtls nd, stating that the subject
would receive prompt attention from
him. 1t Is claimed BY the Immigration
Association here that the difficulty in
finding Government lands in Washing
ton Territory is consequent upon the
failure to have plats showing in detail
the location of such tracts.
San Franelses Personals.
William Watson. of Watson Bros.. OF
Astoria, who has been dangerously i'll
from a severe attack Of asthma, 10 con-
valescing.
John Leary. prominent attorney of
Seattle, on his way home from tho Ma
tional capital, il stopping in Oakland.
He is accompanied by his wife.
Marshal Blum, formerly of Olympia.
is stopping with friends in the city.
Mrs. w. Pima, Of Portland, will ar
rive frem the East on Thursday.
Charles Falk, formerly employed in
the registrars office, and latterly as
clerk OF Bowie Bros, money brokers,
was among the passengers for Honolulu
recently, leaving shortage in his &C.
counts of $500, which has been squan-
dered at the gambling table.
James McCanr, contractor, also de-
campsd, after having collected 5000 for
payment for materials, accounts OF
which are still open.
Dr0wned Man Pound.
SAN FRANcrsCo, March A-Charles
Ferris, q sailor, was found floating in
the bay this morning under suspicious
circumstances. He was known to have
drawn $3.50 yesterday which he carried
in his belt, and after leaving his land
lord, who identified him at the bank.
nothing more was seen of him until
picked up near the wharf. He has q
confused wound over the left eye, prob
ably done BY club.
W. f. Hale was also found drowned.
His landlady states that stranger came
to see him last night and took him ont
for q walk. The body looks il it had
been rolled down an entertainments.
A Railroads showins.
At q meeting of the Railroad Com
missioners today, A. C. Bassstt, Super
intrndpt Of the Northern Division Of
the Southern Pacific. testified that the
total valuation of the road in six
counties was $3,570,25S. assessed for
$49, 1913, and the amount Of taxes
paid has been $17,7lS.4l. The gross
earnings Of the road. 1851, 240.83. oame
from passengers, and e672, 95.16 from
freight.
Mon,ewarsl BeunA.
John Muir and Miss Cassie Muir, Of
Portland, passed Omaha today bound
west. and will arrive in San Francisco
March 10.
Oregon News.
PORTLAND, March 5.-IsrAel Moser. q
farmers boy. aged 70, accidentally
killed himself at Silverton, Marion
county, while blowing down tho muzzls
of gun to see whether is was loaded.
j. L. Ferguson was tonight appointed
Inspector of Hulls, vice John p. Ward.
HAL tuvlOO0 HUM WooA0OAAvAAV Va
Saturday afternoon say that William
Justus. one Of the oldest settlers Of
Rogue river valley, was accidentally
killed by gun in the hands Of his son,
the charge passing through his brain.
T. Ketchum. brakeman on tho Cas-
cade portage was run over this morning
and had his leg crushed. He was
brought here tonight and will probably
die.
Crops IN California.
SAN FRANCIsCo, March 6.-The crop
reports are more favorable than antici-
pated, from tho dryness IT the season.
In the Sacramento valley there 10 . larg-
er acreage Of wheat than last year, and
with rain within the next two weeks
crops will be up to or over the average.
In the northern part OF San Joaquin
valley the same is true, but farther south
this harvest will be failure except on
irrigated ground. In the counties sur
rounding San Francisco bay, tho pros
pects are fair with the usual spring
rains. Southern coast counties have in
creased acreage. and prospects varying
from half to full crops according to To-
cality. Very little wheat remains in the
hands of growers, and that held for bet
ter prices. Considerable barley 10 held
for rise.
Company Cem1nG.
SAN FRAEcrsco, March 6.-The Palmer
dramatic company leave tomorrow
morning for On engagement at Port
LAND, where they viii play BARLEY Camp
BELLS latest pieces: The company In
cludes Joseph II. Grismer, A. 8. Brad
ley, 4. Thayer, Phoebe Davis, Henrietta
Osborne, Mabel Bert and Carol
Grouse.
shlppiag lnlelDlGence.
Posr TowSs1ND, March 5.-Axrived,
bark Lizzie Marshall, schooner Phoebe
Fay, bark C. q. Whitmore, sohooneHS
Fresno, j. N. Grifiths and Hueueme.
PoRr MADISON. March 6.-ArTived,
bark Vidette.
PoBr BLAxELY, March 6.-Arrivsd,
schooner Coursof.