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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Raum Offers to Resign

NEW YORK, May 2O-A Washington
special says that Pension Commissioner
Raum was not privileged to see the
president yesterday. He hopes to do SO
tomorrow. He will then, he says, offer to
resign II the president shall intimate that
his further continuance in Office is embar-
RAISING to the administration.
II have nothing further TO say" he re-
marked yesterday. II think all necessary
explanations have been made. These
mauy-columned stories about me which
are being so freely distributed to the press
Of the country are the work OF conspira-
tors, whose only object is TO drive me out
OF Office and to slander the Republican
party. Some Of these spoilers are In
office and some are outside. As TO the
resignation OF my son, | have no remarks
TO make. At my request he has put in
writing a statement as TO that s72 matter
which think ought to be satisfactory"
Young Raums statement Is substan-
TALLY to the effect that he kept the money
as custodian for a clerk in the Office and
returned 1t to the clerk when he asked for
IT.; that, he kept the money safely and
separate from his own funds, and ready
for delivery at any time.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

and endeavored to convince him there
was no reason why the United States
should not follow whatever
policy was agreeable TO IL with reference
TO the seal fisheries, without any regard
to the minister from En- yland. The presi-
dent did not say what he would do, but
the representative of the Commercial
was not much encouraged by
his visit to the White House.
The delay Of the president in acting in
the matter is undoubtedly due to the ILL
ness OF Mr.. Blaine. The secretary is very
much interested in the controversy and
does not at all relish being checkmated
by the president after he had arranged
his plans and allowed his policy to be-
come known. The president will, Of
course, defer the announcement OF his
decision until he confers with Mr., Blaine
and acquaints him with the orders that
he will give to Secretary Foster to govern
that official in arranging the details OF
the suspension of fishing privileges. just
now many persons are engaged in pre-
dieting that row must occur between
the president and Secretary Blaine before
the way can be cleared for the latter to
become a presidential candidate, and per
haps the seal fisheries controversy Is the
rock upon which they will split.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Steel RAILS ARRIVED
The Iron for the Electric Street
Railway Brought in
Last Evening
Excavation for the Foundation
of the Opera House
Commenced
Regular Meeting of the City
Council Was Held Yes
terday Afternoon

Late last night the j. X. Mcdonald
came into port, bringing a cargo OF rails
for the electric street railway. The rails
are what is known as the 5spound rail,
and are as heavy as any used on the
Fairhaven and Southern. Thus two
great enterprises are practically com
menced in one day, namely, the electric
street railway line and the grand opera
house.
The electric street railway will be
pushed through as fast as men and money
can do IT, or one thing the people OF
Fairhaven can rest assured, and that is
that the road, when completed, will be a
model line and the best on the Pacific
coast
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
FIRE IN THE WOODS
Excitement Created by a Big Smoke
and Ringing the Fire Bell


For several days past fire has been
burning In the timber on the hillside
south OF the city. The fire has been con
fined to the sparsely timbered portion OF
the hillside. but yesterday about noon a
strong wind blew the flames toward
Chuckanut and In short time the woods
In that vicinity was raging sea OF
flames. A thick black smoke gave the
fire wierd appearance, and IL looked as
II the entire mOuntainslde was burning
The wind was blowing from the north
west and the city was in little or no dan
ger, but some timid and eXcitable indiyid-
ual started the cry OF fire and the alarm
bell was sounded, causing the hrcmcn to
turn out with their apparatus and almost
creating a panic in the city. IL only
needed glance TO reassure everyone
that there was no danger, aud the excite
ment quickly subsidized. The iiremen re-
sponded promptly to the alarm and re-
turned home greatly disgusted at having
been called out. The day was warm and
run OF two or three miles was not very
pleasant. The fire subsidized for want Of
fuel and by evening only few smoking
embers could be seen. The timber sur
rounding the city Is pretty well burned,
and by the last OF the present dry season
| there will not be sufficient remaining for
a decent campaign bonfire.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Testing Pneumatic Guns

FORT MONROE, Va, May 2O-The Vesu-
vlus has returned from her first days trial
OF her pneumatic guns, everything having
worked smoothly and without accident.
Six shots we're fired from the gun tested
Yesterday, at range OF a mile and less;
three OF them while the vessel was station
airy and three while she was at full speed.
One struck the bulls eye and the other
fell within the space occupied by an ordi-
nary vessel. The centre Of three guns
were then tested for curves, but the valves
being Of different construction the pres
sure could not be so accurately de-
termined. The board Is satisfied with
the result thus far.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
A NEW ROAD
Fairhaven's Interest in the Same as Seen
by One Who Has Investigated

EDITOR HERALD: Your correspondent
in his wanderinEs has just taken In the
grand Skagit and Sauk valleys, and on
the road fell In with Mr. Willman. Of the
Willman Bros, Of Monte Christie fame,
and in course Of conversation casually
he remarked that II the Fairhavenites
had any comprehension Of the wealth
that IS directly tributary 10 them they
would at once grasp the situation and
donate literally for the opening OF good
road to the Monte Christie and Silver
Creek mines lie also stated 10 me that
II Is the easiest grade that can possibly be
gotten, but Seattle Is working tooth and
nail TO secure the plum that rightiully be-
longs to Fairhaycn From my personal
observation | am convinced that II the
citizens Of Farhavcn will work with
will and subscribe literally toward the
building Of a good road they will secure
trade that will prove Of immense value 70
them In the future. WANDERER.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
NO. 53

T., has been received at Fairhaven will
ever be remembered with sincerest pleas
ure.
That the splendid, spontaneous hos
pitality rendered the division and Ia
members individually, imposes upon IL
and them, obligations which they will
ever covet an opportunity TO repay.
That IL Is with regret that the division
is compelled TO leave the pleasant associa-
tions which they have formed, and the
many friends which they have made dur
ing their brief stay In the beautiful city
OF Fairhaven, and can express the com
mon wish no better than TO say, How
soon can we come back2'
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
liabilities Over a Million

BosToN, May 2O-The liabilities Of the
Davis Shoe company-with factories at
Richmond. Va; KennebuEk, Me-; and
Lynn, Massacre said TO exceed sl,OOO,OO0
corporation, has made a personal assign
ment. The failure created a great sensa-
tion. for the house was considered one Of
the strongest, financially. Its credit was
excellent, although it has been little
slow in meeting its bills in the last three
months.
Mr.. Davis says the failure is as great a
surprise TO him as to anybody. He added
that the Potter LoYell failure had in
Yolved him heavily, but he would not
state the amount. Mr.. Davis is Of the
opinion that several other failures must
follow his own within a few daYs.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
HARRISON AND BLAINE
1t Is Uncertain Whether They Will
Agree on the Sealing Question

Agree on the Sealing Question
New YORK, May 20-The Suns Wash
ington correspondent says: Contrary TO
general expectation no action was taken
at the cabinet meeting, today, on the sub
ject Of the seal fisheries controversy. The
representatives Of the North American
Commercial company, which has the con-
tract for the killing of seals, are convinced
that President Harrison means TO insist
on a closed season in accordance with the
desire of the English government, aud
that proclamation TO that effect Will
soon be issued. In this matter the pres-
dent finds himself In direct antagOnlsm TO
the members Of his cabinet, all Of whom
are supporting the contention OF Secre-
tary Blaine that the British proposition
for closed season In waters wholly under
the control Of the United States, is an
audacious one.
Mr. Blaine Is very much In earnest In
his efforts to persuade the president TO
see the wisdom of Ignoring the demands
Of the British minister, and allowing the
Commercial company Ia have the benefit
of its contract. ). B. Elkinsvery recently
presented so Secretary Foster a legal
argument in behalf OF the Blaine idea OF
IL, aud this document was handed TO
President Harrison yesterday. Subse-
quently, the agent Of the Commercial
company had a talk with the president
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
SENT BACK HOME
Destitute Dagoes Refused Admission
into South American Republics

MARsEuLEs, May 20 - The steamer
Bearne, from Brazilian and Argentine
ports, has arrived here, bringing back
about 100 utterly destitute Italian emf
grants who sought fortune in those coun-
tries. During the passage from South
America there were five deaths from yell
low fever among the emigrants.
They tell startling stories Of the hard
ships they have suffered and expect that
their return will tend 10 stop the tide Of
immigration flowing toward South Amer
lea; and, on the other hand, Increase the
number OF Italian emigrants who will
seek employment in the United States.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Jews Going to England

LONDON, May 2O-England Is becoming
alarmed at the exodus Of destitute He
brews from Russia, as large numbers Of
them are seeking refuge in Great Britain.
This movement has assumed such proper
tions that it Is termed The Hebrews In
vasion OF England"
1t is estimated that there are about 600
appeals each week to the different news
papers by individuals, asking the author
tiles TO Introduce legislation to exclude
destitute aliens, similar to the immigra-
tion law recently adopted by the United
States
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
HANDSOMELY DECORATED
A Few Houses Not Hitherto Mentioned
in the "Hersld's" Columns

In the enumeration In yesterdays issue
Of the business houses which are taste
fully decorated. the Monogram cigar
store. OF which Ackerman g. Co. are pro-
prietors, G. NJ. Hunters bookstore, Frey
gang & Alexander's real estate aud lnsur-
ance Office, and the offices OF II. l.. Dick
lnson and G.. NJ. So Relle we're omitted.
These houses were all tasteiully decor
ated, the Monogram cigar store and
G. NJ. Hunters stationery store being
especially noticeable for the beauty Of
the decorations.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Monday, May 20

The elegant steamer City OF Seattle will
make a special trip from AnacOrtes and
rockingham bay direct across the Straits
10 Victoria. Tickets for this special trip
will be sold at the low rate Of $3.50 for the
round trip.
The steamer will leave Victoria on the
return trip, Monday afternoon, after the
celebration is closed.
Tickets on sale by \. d. Chetham, Sc
home wharf, and city agent SehOme and
Whatcom; j. A. BOrie, wharf agent. and
II. G.. Greene. city agent, fairhaven; w.
l.. Stephenson, agent, Anacortes. 15io
Arctic spring creamery butter and fresh
eggs at the Wisconsin Grocery.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Young Gear and His Chums

VIENNA, May 20-A dispatch to The
Political Correspondence from st. Peters
burg, states that the czarowitch's suite is
composed Of reckless youths who indulge
in conduct likely TO lead the prince into
trouble.
The czar sent a cordial reply TO EN-
peror Williams congratulations on the
escape Of the cZarowitch.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
TO INSPECT THE COAL MINE
Chief Engineer Becker and Party 10
Leave Today

Leave Today
Early this morning Chief Engineer
Becker, accompanied by Chief Engineer
Donovan, Messrs. Larrabee Harrington,
NeG and Cramer will leave on special
train for a visit 10 the Fairheven Coal
mine. The party, after a careful inspec
tion Of the mine, will return TO the juno
tion OF the Seattle and Montana and
Falrhaven and Southern and inspect the
grade Of the former to the Skagit river,
returning TO Fairhaven this evening. Mr..
Becker spent yesterday in the city eT
aminlnp the work being done on the
wnlnr frnni
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Secretary Blaine Nearly Well

NEW YORK, May 2O-Secretary Blaine
continues 70 improve, although on ac-
count OF the gout in his feet he r. still
unable 10 get on his shoes. lie r. in the
best Of spirits. and Will leave for Wash
ington as soon as the swelling subsidies.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
A LOAD OF FIRE-BRIoK
To Be Used in Building Coke oven
at the Coal Mine

The steamer Michigan brought in a
heavy cargo Of frcigh Tuesday, amongst
which was large number Of e-bricks.
The fire brick was loaded on fatcar and
will be taken 10 the Fairhaven coal mine,
where a cOke-oven will be constructed.
The oven will be used for experimental
purposes. and 10 is proposed 10 make prac-
tical tests Of the coal coming from the
mine, the results Of which are already
foTegOne conclusion.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
SEATTLE RETURNS THANKS
Resolutions Adopted by Seattle Uniform
Rank X. p.

At a meeting Of Seattle Division No l.,
Uniform Rank knights Of Pythias, held
last evening at the Falrhaven hotel, the
following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted with great applause:
Resolved, That the royal welcome with
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Members OF X. p. lodge, No. SO, and
Isl ting members can procure emblem
ards at the HERALD OH ;e during
esion OF the Grand lodge
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
A BALDHEADED MONSTER


Leucocephslus
Dr. Hopkins has on exhibition at HIS
drug store the wings, head and claws Of
an immense bald eagle, which was shot
I'm Okanogan county, by Lee CoOmbs.
The wings measure eight feet from tip 10
tin. The doctor will have them suita
bly, mounted and placed on exhibition.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
Bank of England Strengthening Reserves

BosToS, May 3O-The Boston News
Bureau says that II is reported on high
authority that the Bank Of England has
notified the gaaranteers OF the Barring
fund that II desires them 70 form cash
syndicate. This Is regarded as a measure
by the bank to strengthen its cash re-
serves.
L - IL.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Staple and fancy groceries, -four and
provisions at the Wisconsin Grocery.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Go 10 Bardo's for artistic photographs,
corner Mill and Eleventh streets.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
BILLS ALLOWED

Third approximate estimate for i'm
provement Of Washington avenue, sg1f 80
Seventh approximate estimate for Inn
provement Of Twenty y-iirst street, s35l4.lO
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

around to the belted Knights. Then the
Judges appeared and Sir Knight Captain
Metcalfe read the following award:
To Geo. II. Wdrolts, Secretary Commit
tee of arrangements, and to Captain
j. W. GOOdhdTt, WhdtcOm DtUtstOn
No. f3, and W. q. Collins, Sir
Knight Commanding Seattle DtUt-
sion No. I.
SIR: The undersigned selected by you
as Judges Of the competitive drill between
Whatcom Division No. Ia, and Seattle
Division No. /, had this day at Fairhaven,
Wash. do decide as follows:
The ratio of excellence of each Is:
Seattle 80 per cent.
WhatcOm ............,.........O5 10 per cent.
Respectfully submitted.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
10000 YARDS

Bunting al Montague &
MCHugh'S, Eleventh Street
and Mil avenue,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

FOR BUNTING SUPPLIES
Call at Montague & Nc
Hugh'S Eleventh and Mil
Headquarters.
The critic., 1891-01-29
Droil illustrations by Thackcray.

TTOW Wc ANcW iofh fWes.
The February Harper Monthly offers
fac SMILES of series of droll illustrations
by Thackeray, which were given many
years ago TO Miss George, who was no
other than Thackeray's friend Mrs. Robert
Bell. The latter bequeathed them TO
friend and the friend to Annie Thackeray
Ritchie. They represent scenes from the
life of Boudin, n sailor bold of Boulogne,
who takes British frigate with three
comrades, engages fleet is confined in
loathsomc dungeons at "Portsmoot' and
escapes by connivance OF the jailer's
daughter. The story is fragmentary, and
was elaborated from time to time during
visits to Miss George. The drawing and
action are, IL anything, better than in the
more careful If not more serious produc-
tions of Thackerav's artistic muse.
Boudin is not, it must be confessed like
any Frenchman who ever lived. He is
the caricature of a London collier, but his
appearance in water-fooded dungeon
surrounded by frogs, skulls and hanged
men is truly blood-curdlng. The effect
of Boudin's bounce on Lord Nelson, when
brough manacled bofore that tyrant, is
excellently portrayed. Nelson's knees
smite together and he instinctively doffs
his chapeau before his prisoner.
The critic., 1891-01-29
"The American Disposition"


The American disposition is to like any
thing and everything that is worth liking,
without thought of its source, which is
but the natural result OF our diverse and
ixed origins. We can admire "Lohcn-
grim without detesting "Aida," we can
enjoy "The Barber and have good
time over "Die Meistersinger." There is
no good reason why we should not have
opportunities for gratifying every worthy
taste, and even faint not, ye overcul-
turod Wagnerites)! to like "Il Trovatore''
is not an unworthy taste. Let us have
them all and lots Of them, too. But"
some one will say, ''to support in one
opera-house, through a season. German,
an Italian and perhaps q French com
pany, is impossible" Very true; and
those premises being admitted, the reply
is: Form company to sing them all in
English. Do you hear, you who pretend
that only German is fit for cultured ears
Sing them in English Do you hear,
aspiring sopranos who learn q phonetic
Italian to sing without the slightest idea
Of what it all means? English! English!
ENCIIsUi
The critic., 1891-01-29
THE voIGT.HAAs ASSIGNMENT.
Justice Bradley Decides to Overrule 6
Demurrer To Its Validity.

Justice Bradley Decides to Overrulc q
Demurrer to Its validity.
The closing arguments in the case of
Henry Fcrra VS.. Noigt & Haas, to set
aside assignment, were heard in the
Equity Court to-day before Judge Brad
ley. Leon Tobriner appeared FOR the
plaintiff and +. 4. Browning for the
respondents. On January or last,
Noigt & Haas made an assignment to o.
Il. Duffy and there were certain prefer
ences. The respondents claimed that the
assignment was made in good faith for the
benefit of creditors, and that the prefer
cnccs were for bona iide debts.
The Court decided to oyerrule the de-
murrer of the assignee, Mr.. Duffy, and to
formulate a decree requiring him to give
a bond of 10000 and to enjoin him from
paying out any funds and refer the cause to
the auditor to report on the validity of the
preferences named in the assignment.
Judge Bradley said that a simple contract
creditor had the right TO institute pro-
ceedings. lie thought that it was shown
that the assignors have n large sum of
cash money and ii was the duty of the as
signee to see that he obtained possession
of all the money and property for the
purpose of distribution among the credi-
tors. 1t may be proper for the assignors
to be retained in the employ of the as
signee, but it was dangerous and might re-
fleet on the honesty of the assignment.
The critic., 1891-01-29

Yesterday, by invitation of the Amer
an-Energizer Manufacturing Company,
large number of prominent engineers
paid visit to the works at Benning's to
witness the improvement made in the
working of the momentum engine. 1t
was found that the large 2i-foot belts are
now on the energizer, and they run to
perfection. A test taken gave seventy
revolutions per minutes. The visitors
were greatly struck with the action of the
machinery, and pronounced il to be one
Of the greatest inventions of the age. The
public are invited at any time to visit the
works and inspect the working of the
engine.
This engine was patented by u. G. Pole,
one of the celebrated engineers of this
country, and the company is run by some
of the most prominent citizens of this
District. The company claims that it has
been demonstrated to the satisfaction of
scientific and practical men that the in
vention will revolutionize the horsepower
of steam engines and prove a bonanza to
the enterprising men who had faith in its
workings. 1t means new era in the de-
velopment of steam power. The city
Office is No. 1il6 i street.