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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-20
AN EXTRAORDINARY INCIDENT.

At q little episode in Boston harbor on the
10Th inst. has been correctly reported. the
country will expect President Harrison, as
commander-in-chief OF the army and navy,
to devise some means of disciplining one of
his subordinates in the latter service. The
story goes that as the President and
bis party were approaching on board the
new cruiser Baltimore, Governor Bracket
went down the harbor in the revenue cut
ter Gallatin to meet and welcome him. On
board the Gallatin. besides the governor,
were Mrs. Mckee, Collector Beard, of the
Boston custom house, Adjutant-General
Dalton, of the governors staff, Mayor
Hart. of Boston, Arthur Lowell, of the Bos-
ton Journal, and Albert L. Leon, of the
Globe, the two latter not in their capacity
as journalists. but as friends and invited
guests of the governor.
When the gig from the Gallatin, with
these guests aboard, made fast to the Bal
timore, Rear Admiral Gherardi, in COM
mand of the cruiser, went through the
usual formality of demanding the names
Of his guests.
When Collector Beard responded by read.
ing the list as above given, His High
Mightiness, the rea admiral. pompously ex-
claimed, All can come on board, except
the last two" Governor Bracket, by
whose invitation the two journalists were
present. was greatly embarrassed, but Pres
ident Harrison, who stood near the auto
cratic admiral, ventured in pleasant tones
to say. Its all right. boys; come up"
But the monarch of the quarterback
would not have it so, and peremptorily ex-
claimed, "No; those men shall not come
on board" His manner and words made
it so apparent that he was gentlemen of
superior mould that the humbled journal
lists insisted on Withdrawing from pres
ence so august, and the rest of the party
went up the gangway, no doubt to enjoy
pride and pleasure from the distinction so
politely made between them and a couple
OF mere newspaper men. It is impossible
to imagine Porter or a Farragut as the
hero OF such an episode, or to imagine a
martinez who could make such an offen-
sive display of authority, as capable of en-
acting the heroic roles Of either of those
great naval commanders. 1t is to be hoped
that some way may be discovered for
trimming that peacock admiral's plumage
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Tin in Montana.
Helena Journal


~ have often wondered why it is that no in
telligent search for tin ore has been made in
Mont ma remarked an od-time prospector to
a reporter: 'stream tin of the finest quality has
been, and is being found daily in placer mines,
in the beds Of small streams In certain parts OF
the state, and there can be but little doubt, as
Professor Bates, of New Haven, has said, that
tin ore will be discovered. not only in place. but
in paying quantities as well. when ii is dill.
gently and intelligently sought for in the noun.
tains above where the float is found. So conf.
dent am that this will prove correct that am
anxious to explore a section of country, about
fifteen miles from Helena, before the snow flies,
where. year or so ago, found several large
Jumps of quartz which were filed with crystals
of tin ore from the size of mustard seed to that
of grape, and which yielded 20 per cent. of
metallic tin to the ton. Do You know OF auy.
one who will outdt me for this purpose? The
expense will be small Ii the deposit is not dis
covered the loss will be trifing; Ii found. the
gains may be enormous"
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The Passing of the Compositor.

Every now and then the genius of some in
ventor stamps out branch of manual labor and
emancipstes an army of human beings from
the direst drudgery. The latest blessing 10 over
taxed physiology falls TO the ''art preservative
Typesetting, which is generally thought by peo.
pie who know nothing about it, to be all agree
able and easy occupation. is In reality one of the
most trying. In a few years the machine type-
setter will supersede its human prototype, and a
vast army of compositors will turn down their
lights and forget their skill. What they will
then turn their attention to is too hard a oues-
zion TO answer; but the more energetic of them
viii probably quickly be absorbed into other
trades and professions, for It is noteworthy that
the hard. practical, discriminating knowledge
acquired at the case is always the s.open se-
same to other callings. Still we need more in
ventions-speedier aud less arduous modes of
doing a thousand thousand other things
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STORY BY HILLoRY BUTLER.
How White Men Hanged Indians at Lake
Union and Were Acquitted.
Olvmnia Tyihuno


Olympia Tribune
Hillory Butler, the old pioneer OF Seattle a
native of Culpepper Court House. Va, was the
first sheriff in the supreme court of the terri
tory. The most important case was the trial of
William Heebner and David Murray for hang
ing three Indians. The Indians had killed some
white men at Lake Union, and when It was as.
certsined which Indians had done IL they were
summarily hung up by number OF white men,
Some men who had a spite against old Dave
Murray and William Heebner got them indicted
for murder. Butler says
s'The court was held in Olympia that session,
and went down to Seattle to get a special Jury
TO try the case. wanted Arthur Denny on that
jury, and was bound to get him, too He
found out that wanted him, and he lit out
chased him, and, as we were both rather fleet
In those days. the chase was lively one.
caught him at last. and the trial went on.
Heebner was set Free Then old Dave was ar
raigned. When asked If he was guilty or not
guilty. he said:
''Well. Judge, I reckon I'm guilty.
This set the court 10 smiling, but Charley
Ferry reached over and said:
Say no, you fool, say nor
sold Dave said no and he was found not
guilty. They came near being convicted, but
you bet we would never have let them hang for
killing those Indians
'oid l.. NJ. Collins was arrested for the same
ofense. Sheriff Butler having chased him a
whole day and night to catch him. He would
not hire q lawyer. so JUDGE Cushman, Captain
Pease. from the United States revenue cutter
Jef Davis, and Charley Ferry volunteered to de-
fend his case. They liberated him. and when
asked what he owed them, one said some nice
peaches and cream. another some nice roasting
ears OF corn. and so on"
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Again the Telegraph, the leading news
paper organ of the Democratic party in
this city and state, has taken occasion to
emphasize the fact that newspapers and
individuals holding allegiance to the Re-
publican party are free to differ. and boldly
70 announce their differences as to the de-
tails Of party policy. In this the Telegraph.
unwittingly OF course, ventilates fact
than which there is none wherein intelli-
gent Republicans take greater pride.
Its latest discovery is that this paper and
the Portland 0ysgonian differ as to the rela-
tive importance of the tariff and the federal
elections bill. conceding that one or the
other shall be passed at the present session.
and one or the other postponed until De-
eember. Both being sound in their devo-
ton to the Republican party and its prin-
ciples, the Oregonian takes one view and
the Pcsr-INrELLIsEscER the opposite view
Of this question.
It is reported that the same difference as
70 this point exists between President Har-
rison and the Senator from Pennsylvania,
who Is also Chairman of the Republican
National COMMITTEES; between Senators
Hoar and Edmunds on the one side and
Senators Hawley and Cameron on the
other: between the New York Tribune and
its Chicago namesake; the Philadelphia
Asm and the Cincinnati Commercial Gaseffe,
etc. On such issues. liable TO arise in
emergencies. the Republican party has no
s'stuffed prophet" whose right to dictate
it, opinions is recognised. Every man
thinks for himself. and eli decide accord
ting to what they consider the demands of
Justice or the Welfare of their party.
In this matter the Posr-INrELLIeEScER
and the Ossgonian are alike devoted to the
protection principle involved in revision
OF the tariff. This paper agrees with its
Portland contemporary that 1.-THE failure
OF the tariff bill would be great misfor-
tune" But either that or the election
bin must be postponed until December,
this paper is forced TO take issue with the
Oyrgoniaa and insist that the preference
should be given 10 the election bill for i'm
mediate passage. The reasons are obvious.
The O1sgcnian admits that postponement
viii not be fatal to the tariff bill. 1t dis
tincsiy declares that there .is little danger
that it will be permitted 10 Fail entirely"
On the other hand IL must be conceded
that II the election bill is postponed II will
fail entirely - TO afford protection and q
free election in the choice OF members 70
Ne tifty-ssccnd congress, which election
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THE STATE PRESS.

Port Angeles Times: The Republican party
over at spokane Falls has reached the deter
minstion, apparently. that prosperity is bur-
densome. AT any rate. they have set about in .
VERY deliberate fashion committing hari- kari.
beginning with the well-tried, infaliible and
always warranted plan OF bifurcation. The
Hon. John L. Wilson. having graduated from
the battle-scarred ground of Indiana politics,
is no stranger to the disease, and doubtless
knows its symptoms. The most reliable rem
edy in vogue where the disease Is common is
indifference, applied externally in heroic doses.
Under this treatment it will be necessary for
the convention to regard Mr.. Wilson as cam
didate from the state at large, ignoring in toto
the Spokane crowd, or any other delegation suf-
fering bifurcous Affections"
Gray's Hsrbor Times: "a few Spokane Falls
Republicans are trying to beat John L. Wilson
sented to lead the opposition. They viii not
succeed. Turner is not . popular man, and
wilson is. Wilson will be renominated. unless
King and Pierce and other western counties
form combination against him"
oaksdale SUM- SIT is too bad whitman county
Has not % many OHces 10 give as sne mas ueie-
gates to the two county conventions. OF the 2lS
delegates TO the Democratic and Republican
caucuses. 200 will return home to denounce the
unfairness of the conventions for depriving
them of the coveted prizes"
Ballard Express: 'There seems to be move
ment on foot in Seattle by the Democrats to
place the Hon. Hamilton Lewis in nomination
for mayor at the coming election. In doing this,
the Democrats, no doubt, would be putting their
strongest man to the 'front.'"
Bellingham Bay Express: "The question OF
the consolidation the three cities is still alive
All liberal and progressive citizens want to see
it accomplished and viii do all in their power
to effect that object"
Tacoma Globe: "The Turner boom will die an
easy and natural death despite the satisfaction
the Democratic press gets out of the effort to
keep il alive"
Tacoma Globe: "Queen victoria's crown is
valued at $4,000 and yet some men kick about
their wives millinery bills"
Ballard Express: "a political thief is no bet
ter than private rascal
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Talmage on Church Choirs.

IT.
My chief objection 10 church choir singing is
that am firm believer in the congregation
doing the singing. To me a singing church Is
always triumphant church. II a congregation
is silent during the exercise. or partially silent,
Ii is the silence OF death. II when the HYMN is
given out You hear the faint hum of here and
there father and mother in Israel, while the
vast msiority are silent, that minister of Christ
who is presiding needs to have very strong
constitution If he dees not get the chills He
needs not only the grace of God, but nerves like
whaleoones. 1t is constant source of amaze
ment TO me how some people with voice enough
TO discharge all their duties in the world, when
they come into the house OF God have n, voice
To discharge their duty of singing / really be-
lieve that ii all our churches would rise ND and
sing as they ought TO sing, that where we have
100 souls brought into the kingdom of Christ
there would be 1000
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viii Be held in November If the postpone
ment Of the tariff bin would be annoying
and misfortune" which may be freely
admitted. the postponement of the cleo
tons bill would be little short Of calamity.
On the one side is the exercise or non-exer-
else OF their political rights in . pending
election by millions of American citizens,
on che other side delay of three months
IN the adjustment OF certain business inter-
ests, measurable by dollars and cents.
No importation is cast upon the honesty
OF the Ossyoaian in the view it has taken of
this question. but in the name of justice,
humanity. and OF free and fair elections
the PosT-lsrkLLrGEScER dissents.
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RUBLIc LxkD MATTERS.

The thanks OF the settlers upon unsur-
veyed lands in this state. and of ill who
hrs intsrssted in the progress of the state.
oze due to eurveyor-G General Cavanaugh for
the contest he Is making in the Interior
Department Ct Warrington. The Interior
Department, and especially the General
Land 0f1ce. fails totally to comprehend
the situafion and its officials. many of them
moss backs protected In places they are
mot qualified to fin by tho Civil Service
law, cannot understand Why rules made
Cor lows, Minnesota and Dakota will not
opply practically in Washington where the
situation II wholly different. Mr.. Cavan-
ouSh b, according 10 the testimony Of our
Warrington correspondent. laboring in
season and ont Of season to enlighten this
dense cficiaI ignorance. Whether he sue
-peeds Or not he Il entitled to the thanks Of
The state.
Only those who have given the matter
special study can understand how much
Warrington Il losing by the delay in max
ing surveys Of the public lands. Those
who have established themselves on lands,
and who are justly entitled to absolute
ownership, have In many instances only
pquatterss rights. Many who are not will
ing TO run the risk Of improving lands to
which they cannot acquire title, have been
deferred from setting here and have gone
elsewhere. Nor is this all: the state is I'M
able to select the lands which have been
granted TO it. and IL being held out of its
Just rights.
Our representatives at Washington could
not do better than to give this matter i'm
mediate and urgent attention. They
ought to back up Mr.. Cavanaugh with all
The power at their command.
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A TACOMA SCHEME FOILED.
Attempt to Steal Vashon Mail Service
The islanders Object.

The postmaster of Vashon came over to Seattle
few days ago with q good sized objection,
which he proceeded to give to some OF tie bust
ness men of Seattle. Irresponsible parties at
Tacoma he said, were trying to secure the
vashon mail route, winch now runs from seat
tie for their city. The change, he said, would
give the Vashon people an inferior service.
both in the time and in the number of mails re-
ceived, and the citizens there were not willing
to submit quietly to such an imposition.
Mr. George B. Adair, who was acquainted
with the facts. at once wired Senator Squire.
stating the case and asking for his interference
in the proceedings.
Senator Squire answered as follows:
81 have your letter of the 18th ultimo and
have given the same my careful attention. ]
appreciate the importance of good mail service
between Vashon and Seattle, aud shall be glad
to do whatever ! can TO maintain the present
efficiency. have written personal letter to
the second assistant pos master general trans
hitting your letter and that of Hon. j. 7. Black
burn, aud setting forth the responsibility OF the
writers. etc. / shall be glad TO dc anything
further in the premises that may De called for. +"
Assistant Postmaster Calkett says tnat the
change has not yet been ordered, and there 10
every likelihood that it will not he made now.
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NOT THE oorToNY CUSHION SCALE.
That Vile Pest Cannot Live in the Cool
Climate of Washington.
Tacoma Ledger


Some time ago. Henry Bncey. of this city, who
IL greatly interested in horticulture sent sam.
pies of what was supposed to be the greatly
dreaded pest, cottony cushion scale TO the ed
ttor OF the Karat CaiUorRsda, at Los Angeles. for
an expert opinion. The following was re-
ceived in reply:
Ia reply 10 your letter would state that the
samples OF scale which you sent are not the
white eottony cushion (leerya parehasi) but the
eo,tony maple scale (Pulyinsria innumerahilisl
which inlesi, according 10 Riley and Comstock,
the maple, box elder, grape vines, eurrznt
bushes, ana possibly other varieties of trees
The insects were somewhat mashed and the
leaves aud wood dead OF the samples which you
sent, but would Infer that one of the twigs
Was cat from a goose berry bush.
Go not think that the White eottony cushion
scale would live IN yonr climate. IL prefers A
warm, dry climate. aud is much more prolific
during yeafs OF light rainfall. In your xees-
sively vet climate snd cold winters il could not
i've, The cottony maple scale Is prevalent
throughout the Eastern states and In il probshle
that you received II ON imported stock from lhst
section. To make assurance dnIslJx sure sub
mittd the specimens 10 Prot, STh ~ .
let. United states department. rs<5S<53z2z,' "a :
vision of entomology station, q HS~1 -
with me in declaring IL the 10 Ella "
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RICH COLLABORATING QUARTZ.
The Best Samples Ever Seen in Ellens
burg Come From Peshastin.

DuIS OOmS rom IcSnaStin.
ELLENsBURe, Aug. 1S.-What is probably the
richest and best collection of ore samples ever
seen in Ellensburg was exhibited here today by
ii. c. Walters, the rock coming from the Peshas-
tin mining district, thirty-eight miles north OF
this place. The samples were gathered under
the supervision of w. p. Lyle, mining expert,
and are the best specimens indicating th. char
acter OF that section ever seen here. They ara
extremely rich in free gold and gold bearing
suiphites, running as high as s4c0 per ton.
The collection also contains some splendid
specimens of copper, iron and silver ores, and
an extra fine quality of white asbestos with the
long fibre is found In the same vicinity in large
quantities. The camp has been attracting con-
siderable attention lately, and Mr. Lyle pre-
diets brilliant future for it The Oldest and
richest mine in the camp with fine stamp mill
located on it was sold last week
to syndicate of practical mining
men. who will Immediately begin active
operations on the property. Negotiations are
under way to build sampling and reduction
works in Ellensburg, and the men in charge of
the matter say it will be closed in q few days
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literary society in Washington City, COM
posed of colored people, has been named after
Senator George Hearst, of California Its pro-
claimed object is "the promotion of culture"
The name and the object fit exactly and the So
ciety can make no better beginning than by an
attempt to promote the culture of Its godfather.
"Hoss" and mineral may be omitted from the
currfculunn
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Ed. A. Stevens, chief of the alleged census
padding conspiracy in Minneapolis, is reported
to have taken trip to Canada for his health.
1t will be remembered that in more senses than
one there has been avery hot spell in the twin
cities. which was aggravated, in the estimation
OF Mr.. Stevens. by an inopportune session of
the federal grand jury. 1t is said that he took
his winter clothes along
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New York broker, after estimating the cap
italization OF all the stocks listed in the New
York board. and the average decline due to the
big strike on the New York Central railroad at 8
per cent. figures out total loss from the cause
amounting TO sl57. 10000 And Vice. President
Webb estimates the company,s losses at $50 600
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Remains OF California p,one.r

IL VERAso, Cal, Aug. IA report comes
fsom shellville. about four miles from here.
that the shovel of dredger which 10 cleaning
out Emnareerado creek, struck hard substance
yesterday, which when unearihed proved TO be
the skeleton of a monsirous amphihious ami.
NAL. From the Uranium to The tip of the tail
the skeleton measured twelve feet, and the mas.
slve iawbones were four feet In length The
fore-less were i've feet IN length. while the
bones of the rear legs were but eighteen inches
long and wsre without joints, excepting al the
hips There were two strong tusks of bone pro-
Jeeiing from tne upp' Jaw at right engI-s with
the head, and from the top OF tae skull grew
two great horns, each having three branches.
They looked like small antlers The skeleton
was found at depth of twenty feet from the
surface. imeedded in stratum of clay. The
bones were taken out separately, it being i'm
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Horrible Cruelty to a Horse,

Terre Hsute Express
Cruelty to Animals-Judge-What is the
charge against this man?
oficer-Cruelty 10 animals your honor. He
was blowing smoke in a horses face.
Judge-I shall discharge him. This court
cannot have its time taken up with any snch
trivial affairs.
oficer-But your honor, it was cigarette
smoke.
Judge-Ninety days
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NORTHERN PACIFIC RAu-RoAn

Tourist sleeping cars daily between Seattle
and Chicago. twenty-five miles the shortes,
route and seven hours and thirty-six minutes in
advance of competing lines. A. Chilberg, city
ticket agent, 7l6 Second street. Boston block; e.
1onkin, depot ticket agent Seattle
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Information Useful to Alb eaviea
MajIa af Nj~ht

There have been 20 many changes recently in
the time of the arrival and departure OF mails
that even the postofiice clerks have had din
Guilty in keeping up with them. New mails
have been established and old ones increased.
and many changes have been made on account
of the putting on of mail agents on several of
the routes leading out OF the city.
The following schedule has just been ar
ranged at the Seattle postofice. and business
men and correspondents who are Interested in
the mail times will do well to cut it oHt and
paste it in their hats:
MAILS By STEAMER.
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possible to preserve the ekeleton whole. The
discovery was made in the mfdst of q vast tract
OF tule, about two miles north o. the head
waters Of San Pablo bay.
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WANTED.

Thirty voices male and feu.als a go
opera company. Apply from 1ia2 81
Union street, or address by iee<er, ~ - MI,
voice, 10 r. O. box la2
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If you want TO make money call at Nc
Naughrs Office, fremont building, Front street.
and invest in Hamilton properly.
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If your hair is falling ca okooe, - ,os
Hair Grower Will stop IL
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FOR McMURRAY. SKAGII COUNTY, SEE
Chiloerg Gardner Llewellyn- Dodge building