The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-08
At PORT TOWNSEND.
Arrival of the United States
Steamer Pinta.
HER MISSION IN ALASKA.
Miner Insane From Hardships-Prosec-
ton Against Fire - Cusfomncose
Chznge-Y. N. c. A. Meeting.

por- TOWNSEND. Oct. THE United
States steamer Pinta arrived from san
Francisco this morning, on her way 10
s;.sa- The Pinta came below for repairs
last srring from Sitka, where she had been
stationed fer six years. For the past SIX
months she has been in the Mare Island
navy ward, and her hull and machinery
have received repairs, also Improvements
tia, viii render her better adapted to the
service on that coast. Before leaving San
Francisco her commander. Lieutenant
Commander 0. W. Farenhost, had re-
csfv.s word that the United States coast
survey steamer Patterson would be IN
Port Townsend October 5, and he ex-
pec.ed to secure her pilot for the Pints-
On arriving here the commander received
word that the Patterson would not leave
juneau until October p. and he oagan
telegrsphing for pilot.
This evening he received telegram
stating that the Patterson is cosling at
Sana.mo and is expected to arrive here not
later than Wednesday, and the Pinta wiz
possibly be able TO get her pilot. when she
will Immediately sail for Sitka and IS e1-
pected to cruise about the southern coast
OF Alaska for several years before return
ing. She does not go. as has been pub
hshei in san Francisco paper, to relieve
the Thetis, but upon regular duty.
The Tinta has three rapid-firing guns,
complete armament OF small arms anu
Fifty men There are also thirty marines
now in Sitsa who will cooperate with her.
Her officers are Lieutenant-Commander ..
w. Farenhoit, commanding; Lieutenant
A. E. Hodgson, Lieutenant J. L. Smith,
Lieutenant of the Marine Corps James
Turner. Ensign r. w. Jungen, Ensign
T. T. Coonlx. Paymaster E. b. Webster,
Engineer T. w kinkard, Passed Assist
ant-surgeon Richard Fits, Assistant-Sur-
geon W F. Arnold.
The Pinta will coal at Departure bay on
her wav 10 Sitka. Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs.
Smith. Mrs. Turner. Mrs. Jungen. Mrs.
Webster and Mrs. Kinkard will live in
sitka while their husbands are cruising on
the Pinta.
INSANE From ALASKA HARpsHIrs.
David Adams, adjudged insane, was taken
TO the asylum At Steilacoom by Deputy
Sheriff ". J. Jones this morning. Mr..
Adams was one of the party Of Alaskan
miners that arrived here from Ounalaska
on the bark ] d. Riters over a week ago.
The party journeyed over 1000 miles along
the Yukon. and Mr.. Adams was crazy
much of the time so as to require the care
of his comrades. He came from Mime
sofa.
NOW BRING on YOUR FIRES.
The new fire-engine, Silsby No. 5. cost
ing 81, 100 has arrived and was tested this
afternoon by the city fire companies. The
test was entirely satisfactory. In the first
IN mi, ,,}o
and q seconds after striking the match.
1t was also tested with 7u0 feet OF hose and
four twin couplings. also with ,200 feet of
hose running to the top of the hill, and
threw strong streams in each test. The
engine will be kept in the warehouse on
the Taylor street wharf until the engine
house is completed.
Mr.. sToCKRR RESIGNS.
]. T. Stocker. deputy collector of
customs. resigned last Satur day, and the
collector appointed George S. Bush of
Seattle to I'LL the vacancy today.
The British bark Dumbartonshire, 1856
days from London, arrived today with q
cargo OF cement for Tacoma.
Y. II. c. A. MEETING.
PoKr TOWNSEND. Oct. "A largely at
tended union meeting OF the Presbyterian,
Methodist and Congregational churches
was held last evening az the Congregations al
church, the last OF the series of meetings
held for the purpose Of establishing here a
Young Mems Christian Association with a
general secretary. The meeting was ad-
dressed by SOel Jacks, of Portland. after
which subscription was taken and
enough subscribed TO make the success Of
the undertaking reasonably certain. With
the rents OF building. memberships and
subscriptions s. SO IS already provided for
The aIno1l, Necessary IS 81 SO, required
for secresary's salary. periodicals. etc.
The mail boat Edith viii hereafter leave
Port Townsend a. II a. n. instead OF 8
a. H.. as heretofore