Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-02-23
PACIFIC COAST.

SAE FgAscIsco. Feb. 22.- Two men
were Instantly killed and three wounded
on board the Mariposa, which arrived
here from Honolulu, which port she lief.
on Sunday. the lSth. Just after the
pilot vas discharged at Honolulu two
of the tubes in the boiler room became
disjointed and the men standing near
the tubes were struck by the soaldin9
water and steam. John Whitmarsh and
Richard Carroll we're kill d outright.
Thomas Hanson was badly scalded ssd
70 not expected 10 live. The injuries of
the other two men are slight.
Tag In Trouble.
PoRT townsend. Feb % Il lter re-
ports from the wrecked ship John
Rosenfeld we're brought by the tug Ia
coma this morning, which arrived with
another load of wreokaRe. The ship
has not gone to pieces. but probably
will wh rough weather sets in again.
The Tacoma was libelled today fer tow
ing the Rosenfeld ashore, lbelisnts
alleging shat she tug was at fault, and
claiming damages TO the amount of
$3.50 600. Appraisers will be appointed
and a value set npon her, when bonds
will probably be given for her release.
IL Is reported that the mate Of the ting
" . on watch at the time of the acsi-
dent. He states that owing to the
American aide OF the gulf being clear
and the British side hszy he judged
that they were nearer the American
shore and entirely clear Of the reef on
which the ship struck. IL is said that
Captain Cameron, Of the Tacoma. has
asked her owners to relievs him and
place another in command.
4 geturaed Dsfau'ter.
San FRANetsoo, Feb. 23-J H. Me-
CarthF =, the defsulting clerk OF tbe Su
preme Court Of this city. Who has beeo
In Honolulu since January +tb. returned
today en- the Mariposa. l. il under
stood that McCsrthy's friends have
fully settled with the State for the
moneys collected on the States 40
count, and bis only outstanding in
debsedness ~ that due individuals.
As soon as Mccarthy landed be wss
taken tn the Office of the Chief Of Pc
lice and released on 5000 bail Mo
Carthy stated that be left the city on
accent ef Ill health and that be in
tended TO go to Los Angeles or some
other warm locality for the benefit OF
his health. bat snddenly changed his
mind aud took passage on the st. Paul
for Honolulu. He said his ticket WAS
purchased by a friend because he VAS
pressed for time. tie slso saws that his
baggage vas plainly marked John W
McCsrshy. San Francisen." IS also q
gripsack walsh he carried on board the
So. Paul, Ia his hand he adds farther
that jass before the sailing of the 81.
Paul an official on the dock from which
tbs steamer sailed took drink With
him, aud that he made no disguise OF
his intention of taking trip to the
islands for the benedt of his health
de says that he has returned within 90
days, the absence limit prescribed for
State officers, and that be considers
himself entitled 20 the efhee OF Clerk Of
the Supreme Court 10 which be vas
elected for the term II foar years, and
that hs viii imms lately assume his
duties as such ofhcer. He says be owes
the State nothing in bis official capaci-
~, and that u he has sny private cred
iiors they have tseir legal recourse.
Shortly after McCArtby's departure
Govsrnor Stonemsn appointed j. ID.
Spencer 10 succeed him. Complica-
lions are therefore expected 10 arise in
the matter.
Observance Of washinstsa's Btrthday
SAN FaAScIsoo. Feb. 3.-wsshipe
tons birthday wss celebrated 10 the
asuAl manner here today. The events
OF the day we're q parade Of the Ma
tiouai Gard aud 8 review by the Gov.
ersor OF the State, music and base ball
az the parks ia this city, and athletic
games in Oakland. Business thr-eah-
out the city vas generally suspended.
TIE weather.
SAN fEAsczsco. Feb rs o. Mn
dicssssns for Oregon and Nashlngten
Territory; Increasing cloadiness fol-
loved by rain
sAS FRANcrscc. Feb. 22.-Saiied-
Steamer Msxieo, for Seattle; stsAmei
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