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, 1890-09-18
LIFE IN THE WEST.
A Hump Back Whale Creating n Stir
on Puget sound.

on Puget hounu.
Last evening the big, hump.back
whale that has been creating such a
stir i'm the clear waters of Puget
sound found entrance at high tide
into the bay at Gig harbor through
the narrow passage leading thereto,
says Tuesdays Tacoma News. He
disported himself at leisure without
attracting attention, until the tide
had gone out, and he then evident
ly discovered to his dismay that the
exit was not 'practicable," as the
play-actors term it. To go over the
bar was impossible, and to pass
through the narrow entrance ut low
tide was to expose himself to the
ridicule and rifles of the derisive
populuce. Being of q somewhat TN
governable temperament, the ceta-
ceau lashed himself and the waters
about him into n fury. This acted
simply to draw the attention of the
poptlluce to his presence, and, as by
common impulse, all work ceased
aud everybody put to sea in the
very hospitable endeavor to give
Mr.. Whale warm reception. Guns
and gunwales were prominent In
the fray.
The buzz saw ceased its weary
humdrum round, and the sawyers
sought to set to sea and capture his
monstrous nibs. There was gen.
eral rush for boats.
After about two hours chase,
crowded with thrilling hairbreadth tn
A,,rtr,r ,I,tnh tho xythaln
made the waters white and the
whale taking the mean advantage
of rising tide, gave his pursuers the
slip.
A good many shots are said to
have taken effect in the cetacean's
cuticle, but tho News can only
vouch for the truth of the pursuit
and escape. When the monster had
once more left the little land-locked
harbor to its shadows, its boom and
its epragad but baffied sawyers, the
saw once more resumed its weary,
dreary whirr and again the echoes
reverberated from shore to shore,
and Gig harbor was itself again
likewise the whale.
r. III. Kemp, mineralogist for the
Northwestern Industrial eX position,
of Spokane Falls, Is making n tour
of the Cnur d. 'Alene this week, says
the Miner, urging the Importance
of our mining men sending a repre-
sentative exhibit Of ores and con-
centrates to the exposition.
1t is decided to have mineral
pillar made Of Occur d'Alene con-
centrates This pillar will have ten
sides, one for each mine OIL which a
concen traitor IL at work. The con-
centrates will he spread evenly on
the side, aud at the base an open
sack Of the pure material, together
with a pyramid of the raw ore and
carbonates from such mines as pro-
duce this variety, will be piled.
The owners and managers of
mines in this section have nearly
all promised to send ores for exhibi-
tion, aud 1t would be well that none
should be overlooked.
All that is necessary on the part
of the mine owner Is to deliver the
ore to the nearest railroad station
, 1890-09-18
[st. Louis Republic.

ct' LOUIS lepuuIlC.
When Hannibal Hamlln was
vice president of the United States
he went fishing in Canadian
stream and had struck splendid
salmon. a boat approached in
which We're, the English treaty com.
missloners. Mr.. Hamlin was meet
ing the crisis with the vigor and
skill of an accomplished angler. The
Englshmen, as their bont drew
near, saw that he was battling with
n noble foe. When told who the
gentlemen were Mr.. Hamlin called
out: "You must excuse me till l
land this salmonr' The introduc-
ton was deferred for about half an
hour, when the Englishmen were
able to salute not only the vice
president, but the conqueror of q
kingly salmon. He decided the
question of etiquette off-hand,
though IL is to be presumed that the
salmon would have preferred the
following of the venerable and ac-
cepted rule--drop everything when
n caller il announced.
, 1890-09-18
NATIONAL GUARD
The Election of Brigadier and Ad
jutaut General Will Occur
October 8.
1t VIII Bo Held at North Yakima
The Candidates-Guard
Notes.

Lieutenant j, j. White, of Brig
adler General Curry's staff, returned
Friday evening from the Sound.
He reports that the military board,
during its recent session, set the
time and place of holding the cleo
ton of brlgadier general and adju-
tant general. The place selected Is
North Yakima, and the date fixed
Is October 8. Under the new
military law the brigadier
and adjutant general, who
have heretofore been elected by the
people, will hereafter be elected by
the line officers of the two regi-
ments 1t Is conceded that Briga-
dier General Curry will be reelected
without opposition, but there will
he considerable oppositlan to Ad-
jutant General O'Brien. The posi-
ton Of ndjutunt general Is now one
of great responsibility. II Is con-
ceded that General O'Brien has
exceptional qualifications for the
position, but during the
recent encampment some of the Of
ficers formed the opinion that he
I1uu Dceu 'u ING OlIlce 50 lO1p tilut
he had sci himself up as an auto
crat. hence they decided to oppose
him for reelection. On the other
hand. many of the officers are of the
opinion that General O'Brien Ii en-
titled to "A reelection for the great
services he has rendered in the past.
He has held the position for
many years, assuming it's duties
when there was no state
militia. He organized the first
company himself, and during all
these years has worked with all his
might to build up militia which
would he credit to the state. There
was no salary attached to the Office,
and he has given his time and abili-
ties to the upbuilding of the militia
without hope of pecunlary reward,
barely getting enough funds from
the state to pay his actual expenses.
The splendid military organization
now in existence in this state Is
largely the result of his efforts. 1t
Is doubtful If there Is n
man in the state who can
bring to the office of adjutant gen.
eral the rare experience and excel
lent qualifications possessed by Gen
eral r. q. O'Brien.
, 1890-09-18
New York Work. |

There is one subject ON which the
Southerners resident in New York pre-
serve good deal of reticence--that is,
tho virtual victory of DR.. Mellow, of
Charleston, who shot the leading demo.
crutic editor of his state, and states
man of national moment, in brawl
about a cheap liaison-over tho indig-
nant protests of the better elements of
society in South Carolina and the South
generally. Mellow, the plebeian, has
triumphed over the united aristocracy of
Charleston. 1t is true he is "ostraciscd, 4"
as the South Caroians here say, but lie
was never on terms of social equality
with the men and women who genera.
ton ago would have strung him up to
the Intel of his Office door, or even a
decade since given MIN twenty -four
hours to leave town. The widow of his
victim lives quietly in the home Colonel
Dawson made for her, and draws her
only income from the journal he made
tho leader of public opinion in his state.
And in spite OF the Indignation of Bour.
bondom, and of a great deal of the rest
of the world including the mortified
South Carolinians Of New York, Mellow
goes leering along the uneven tenor OF
his way, the caterpillar that spoiled the
great oak.
, 1890-09-18
LAID AT REST.
Father Poapes Buried-Impressive Ser
vices-A Large Funeral.

Father Poapes Buried-Impressive Ser
viccs-A Large Funeral.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Father Peter
Anthony Poapes took place at 8
O'Clock Thursday morning from the
Sacred Heart hospital. From there
the body was taken to the Catholic
church, where solemn high mass
was sung, Rev. Father Kauten
officiating, assisted by Father
Griffin, of Sprague; Flohar, of Walln
Walla; Dwyer, of Medical Lake,
Gatien, of Canada; Held, of the
local church, and Mackin, Snuth
and Boschic, of the college.
The remains were encased in a
handsome casket suitably insc cribed.
The pail bearers were Clayton
Smith, j. A. Smith, John A. Smith,
j. II. Cassin, John Nestor, Thomas
Donnally, r. q. Kobe, p. III.
Travers.
The church was crowded with the
friends of the dead priest, and the
services were very impressive. The
interment took place in the Catholic
cemetery.
, 1890-09-18
HE TOOK THE FUNDS
A Trusted Clerk Gets Away With
81 400 From His Employer,
N. Tripler
Charles Waterman Departs for
Other Climes-A Warrant
for His Arrest,

Another trusted bookkeeper and
confidential clerk has gone wrong.
This time 1t is Charles Waterman,
and the victim is n. Tripler, brick
manufacturer on Hangman creek,
who is at present mourning the loss
81, 400.
The facts of the case. as Cleaned
by REVIEW reporter, are as follows:
"Mr. Tripler had the contract for
furnishing brick for the new Burns
q Chapman buildings. Saturday
Mr.. Waterman came to the city and
went to Architect Worthy Niver for
an order for 81 400 on Burns & Chap
man, brick to that amount having
already been delivered. Mr.. Niver
gave him the order and Waterman
then went to Burns & Chapman,
who gave him check for the re-
quired amount.
On presenting the check at the
Traders National bank they refused
to cash 1t, on the grounds tnat they
did not know Waterman, but in
formed HIM that If he would get
some responsible party to identify
him they would cash It..
Waterman then returned to Mr..
Niver's Office, but instead of going
back to the Traders National bank
he went, accompanied by Mr.. n iver,
to the Spokane National bank, where
the check was cashed.
1t seems that Mr.. Tripler came to
the city Saturday to get the money
also, and was surprised on going TO
Mr.. Niver's office TO learn that his
bookkeeper and confidential clerk
had already received the money and
apparently decamped for parts un-
known, as thorough search of the
city failed to discover his where
abouts.
On going back to his own office
Mr.. Tripler found that the clerk
was not there, and had not been
seen since early in the morning.
Mr.. Tripler returned to the city and
reported his loss to the police, and
last night Judge Dunning issued u
warrant for the arrest of Waterman
on charge of embezlement.
Mr.. Tripler was seen bya REVIEW
reporter and stated that he never
suspected that Waterman would do
anything of that kind. "He has
been in my employ for long time"
said Mr.. Tripler, sand / have
placed the utmost confidence in
him. I had made up my mind to
take him in as partner on the first
of the year"
"Did MIR. Waterman pay any of
the bills of the firm?" asked the re-
porter.
"He did not. | signed all of the
checks myself and looked after the
financial part of tho business. His
business was to take care of the yard
and see that nothing was wanting.
/ did not suspect anything wrong
before this occurred. and when /
heard of 1t l was very much sur
prlsed. Waterman was Il man of
good qualities, and has family liv-
ing in Dayton"
Alta late hour Saturday it was
learned that Waterman informed n
friend in this city Saturday before
he cashed the check that he
had been II partner in the firm since
last December, and a. he was max
ing money he intended to retire
from the firm.
, 1890-09-18
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CORNER STONE LAID.
New Convent of the Holy Names on I
North Side.

New Convent of the Holy Names on the
North Side.
The cornerstone of the new Con-
vent of the Holy Names, on the
North Side, was laid on Sunday
afternoon in the presence of large
congregation with Impressive cere-
monies. Father Van Corp officiated,
and after reading II list of the articles
to be deposited in the cornerstone,
delivered IL highly interesting ana
instructive address. The new struct-
ure is located just below Ross Park,
and will be one of the most impos-
ing school odilices in the Northwest.
1t will be four stories high, of brick
and granite, and will have all mod
ern cOnvenionces.
, 1890-09-18

on foundation and see what gun
cotton would do In fore
ing the iron pieces to-
pether. The reaction was so
great that one of the iron pieces
was driven down upon the other
quick enough to catch an exact and
complete impression of the leaves
before they could escape. 1t IL also
q singular fact that the gun cotton
itself should sink deep into the iron
when IL explodes, showing the
points of the letters stamped into
the cartridges. This novel method
of engraving Is one of the wonders
of this century.
, 1890-09-18
FROM SPRAGUE.
News and Speculation on tho Political
Situation.

News and Speculation on tho Political
Situation.
SPRAGUE, Wash. Sept. 15.-The
delegates elected on the 18th inst.
to attend the republican county
convention, which Is ordered to
meet and deliberate at Wilbur, on
next Saturday, the Goth inst, are
all men of business and professional
experience, and are talented. They
Were carefully selected by the voters
who cast their ballots at the pri-
maries.
Great precaution will be used in
the selection of men tor the legisla-
ture and other offices by not only
the republican county convention,
but the democratic county conven-
ton alike.
1t is thought by many representa-
tive men of both political parties
that harmony in either county con-
vention will not prevail. This idea is
based upon the fact of the county
seat question. Davenpart, which
once had the county archives, again
wants them, and the county COM
missioners ut late session ordered u
vote of the people of Lincoln upon
this question ut the general election
to be held next November. This
county seat question has engendered
more or less bitterness of feeling be-
tween the northern and southern
sections of the county, regardless of
all political proclivities, and hence
your correspondents conclusions as
to unanimity in either county con-
Won tinp
, 1890-09-18
AT COLFAX.
Packing House and Contents Destroyed
by Fire.

CoLFAx, Sept. 15.--Last night
at 10 o'clock the building of the
Colfax Packing Company took
lire and though an alarm was
promptly turned in, the entire build
Ing was a mass of flame when the
engine arrived, and the best efforts
OF the fire boys had no perceptible
erect in subduing the flames. Moth
ing remains of the commodious and
Weli equipped building of the Colfax
Iacking Company but a mass of
csharred ruins. The loss will approx
innate S2o, 900, of which about one
nalf Is o.i stock. There is some in
,surance, but the exaot amount Ia not
Known. The loss not only falls
heavily upon the owners, but upon
the city, ms this was one of our chief
Industries. But one theory has been
nuVancod as to the probable cause of
on one iire,. and that IS spontaneous
Ahe large quantities of meat and
, 1890-09-18

AN apportionment bill has been intro
duccd in congress by Mr.. Dunnell of
Minnesota, chairman of the house COM
mittee ON the eleventh census, providing
for one congressman for every lS0, 900 in
habtants. If this bill becomes a law
Washington will be entitled to one ad-
ditional me ember, and as the salary of q
congressman is fair and the mileage
prime, and the glory medium, there will
probably be no great difficulty in finding
some one ready to sacrifice himself for
the good of the state.
, 1890-09-18
One and one-Fifth Fare.

Information was received in this
city Thursday that the Northern
Pacific will sell round-trip tickets
for one and one-ffth fare to this city
from all stations on its line during
the Northwestern Industrial Ex-
position. The same rate will be
made for the Portland exposition,
beginning on the 22d inst. Tickets
will be sold on Mondays, Wcdnes-
days and Fridays, and will be good
for seven dnya
, 1890-09-18

The action of dynamite is SO quick
that 1t Is said q tender green leaf
can be compressed into the hardest
steel before 1t has time to fiatten.
One of the experiments of the
United States torpedo works was to
place some leaves between two
heavy, flat pieces Of iron, set them
, 1890-09-18
The Military Encampmcnt.

A detail of soldiers came down
from Fort Sherman Thursday to
survey and clear the camp and
parade grounds preparatory to the
of the United States
troops In this city during the expo
sition. The tine military band from
Fort Sherman will be heard oc-
casionally ut the exposition.
, 1890-09-18
True Love

Ph@be Carey.I
| think true love is never blind,
But rather gives an added light;
Our inner vision, quick to find
The beauties hid from common sight
No soul can ever truly see
Another's highest, noblest part
Save through the sweet philosophy
And loving wisdom Of the heart.
, 1890-09-18

THE treasury department last Tues
day purchased e55, 900 ounces OF silver,
paying therefor sos, $50, the present
price under republican rule being. .sl.l7
Under the recent democratic admihistra-
ton the same amount of silver brought
S237, 100, the price being 93 cents. The
producers, therefore, received sol, 200
more than they could have been paid
two years ago. This should be remem-
bered at the coming elections in states
where mining is one of the most i'm
portun industries.
, 1890-09-18

THE gain made by the recount over
the first census taken in certain districts
of Oregon has encouraged the whole
state to cry, as with one voice, for new
and just census to be taken. The gains
in Multnomah county and Salem would
certainly seem to justify the demand,
, 1890-09-18

The need of laborers in the booming
Northwest is more noticeable every day
Railroad hands, hop pickers, harvest
hands and mechanics of all kinds can
find plenty to do here at good wages.
Come West. young men, and grow up
with the country.
, 1890-09-18

THE census returns show that in 1889
in Oregon and California, the only places
where quicksilver is produced in the
United States, the total product was
20, 4s4 TASKS, and the net profit 5000, 900.
This industry has decreased of late
years because Of less demand for quick
silver.
, 1890-09-18

THE second day of the Minnesota
state fair, held last week, was devoted to
the children, and the far grounds were
crowded all day by the miles of human
ity, as they eagerly investigated the
wonders surrounding them, exploring
the exposition building, admiring the
poultry, and enjoying the swings and
amusements provided for them. But
the acme of excitement was reached in n
race arranged especially for the little
folks enjoyment in which dog and
three ponies participated, and the chill
dren were fairly wild when the dog
came in an easy winner Taken alto
gether, it was u day long to be Temem-
bered by the little ones who participated
in it, and some of its pleasures will be
reproduced next month in our own city
when Children's day at the exposition
arriyes
, 1890-09-18
ometinle.

MARX A. Gambler.
Sometime. when all liie's cares for aye
are DER,
When all the stars iorevermore have
set,
The things which we have weakly
spurned before
In foolish wrath, with lashes wet,
Will glow before us, out o' dark despair,
AS glows tho sun from out a clouded
sky,
Then We shall know the loving father S
care
For us and all His reasons why.
And II, dear friend, the star-eyed daisies
blow
Above thy sainted sweethearts face,
Oh, do not blame your heavenly Father
80,
But bear thy ross in obedient grace,
Toll on, tho life leads on TO gay old
age,
Tho tired fingers call for rest
From work upon the labored page
Fear not, "God knows the best"
Then do not rebel, but be content, sick
henrt
Like lilies, pure and white, Gods plans
unfold;
We must not tear the tender leaves
Time will reveal their hearts of gold.
And IL the journey Ger, we reach the
Where bruised feet, with sandals loose,
may rest,
Meath waving palm shade then we'll
own
"Our Father knew the best"
, 1890-09-18

ExurBIrs of nearly every kind and
quality are being arranged for Spokane's
big show. but so far no section has re-
ported its intention of exhibiting q saltcd
mine.
, 1890-09-18

THE census returns are very bitter to
another section OF the United States be-
sides Oregon. In Oklahoma the returns
give a population of only 30, 247 instead
OF tho lbs, 900 which was claimed before
the count, and, consequently, any hopes
of statehood which might have been en-
tertained in that territory have been
dashed to the ground. They will have
to have another boom or two before the
territory can hope to become state.
, 1890-09-18

The senatorial fight between Squire
and Calkins has developed into local
warfare between Seattle and Tacoma.
If Squire should win, the mountain will
be called Rainier, whereas II Calkins
should prove victorious, 1t is darkly
rumored, he stands pledged 10 exert his
influence in favor Of governmental rec
ognition OF mount Tacoma"
, 1890-09-18

a STRANGE coincidence has been
brought to light by the census returns.
The two Western states that have made
the least gain in population during the
last ten years are the prohibition states
of Kansas and Iowa. The only two
New England states that report, one n
loss and the other of just holding its
own, are the prohibition states of Yer
mont and Maine. While this may not
prove an effect, it Is, at least, singular.
, 1890-09-18

A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the registra-
ton laws DISTINGUISHED a large number
OF voters in Wyoming, but notwith-
standing this, the first election held
since that territory became state re-
sultedin republican victory, they hav-
ing secured the congressman and con.
troll of tho legislature. The democrats
seem to be out in the cold in all the new
states.
, 1890-09-18

BurrE's betting capacity is equal to all
occasions. the latest is a s., 900 bet that
one man bought steel cheaper than an
other. II the hardware merchant loses
II is hardly probable that the word
cheaper will figure in his sales for .
while.
, 1890-09-18

The benefits accruing 20 Count Toll
stoi from Postmaster General Wana-.
makers edict refusing, the use of the
mails to "Krcutzer Sonata" have been
more than offset, for Bob Ingersoll has
come out in defense of Tolstoi.
, 1890-09-18

directed to the exposition company.
All samples of ore should be for
warded by the Goth, SO as TO bc ar
ranged by the opening day, October
/. Cnur d'Alene snould have an
exhibit that will eclipse any other
district on the coast, and II will,
provided our mining men give the
matter but little attention.
, 1890-09-18

General Gibbon graduated from the
United States military academy ut West
Point on July 1, l847, and was appointed
brevot second lieutenant OF the Third
artillery. On September l3 of the same
year he was promoted to second lieu-
tenant of the company, and was made
first lieutenant of the Fourth artillery on
September IL, 1850.
On November 2, 1850, he was promoted
to be captain of the Fourth artillery, and
on May 2. 1862, when the war was well
under way, he was appointed brigadier
general OF volunteers. on September IL,
1862, for gallant and meritorious SER
vices In the battle of Antietam," he was
honored with the title of brevet major,
United States army. In appreciation of
his services at fredericksburg he was ap-
pointed brevct Lieutenant colonel, United
States army. His promotions after that
were rapid. ana on July A. 1868, he was
raised to brevet colonel.
On July T. 1864 he became major gem
eral of volunteers On July 2S. 1856, he
was raised to be colonel of the Thirty
fifth infantry, and on March l3. 1869.
was transferred to the Seventh United
States infantry. lie was assigned to
duty as brigadier general on July 10,
1885. He was u classmate of Generals
Burnside, Wilcox, Mason, Fry, Ayrcs,
Griffin and Burns, OF the Union army,
and of A. z. Hill and Harry Heth, of.the
confedcrates.
General Gibbon was engaged in the
Mexican and civil wars. He also took
an active part in all the Indian troubles
that have occurred since he went into
the country's service. He Is popular
with the rank and file and takes u per-
sonal interest in the welfare of his men.