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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
THE BUILDING BOOM
Excavation for the Opera House
TO Commence Next
Week
A Two Story Building TO be
Erected on Harris and Fif-
teenth Streets W
Notes of Interest Happening
in and About the
City

General Manager Il. l.. Cowglrs resi-
dence is climbing up the hill towards
Knox avenue aud Seventeenth street, its
ultimate destination. The contractor
having charge Of the moving OF the build
Ing is making rapid progress aud last eve
ming had reached Fourteenth street Mr..
Cowgirl informed HERALD representa-
tive last evening that excavation for the
basement and foundation Of the grand
the coming week. Mr. Cowgirl Intends TO
push the worl, of construction vigorously.
The building Of the opera house viii fur
nish employment to "a great many men
during the entire summer
The building boom still continues with
unabatcd vigor aud the coming season
viii witness the erection Of many fine and
handsome structures. Mr. G.. T.. Davis in
formed u HERALD reporter yesterday that
hc Intended In few days to commence the
erection OF "A two-story buildiug 10 by 100
feet ON Harris avenue aud Fifteenth
street The building will be- lifted up for
stores, Office rooms and fats, and will con-
tain an the modern improvements and
ruuNcuicnccs.
In conversation with "a HERALD re-
porter prominent capitalist said: IL ln-
tend TO erect stone and brick building
three stories ih height, on Harris avenue.
! have been contemplating this step for
some Time aud have already ordered the
stone for the building to br cut. | do not
care To- give the detail, of the proposed
building, as my plans might be changed,
but thc building will be- a handsome one
aud gu ornament to the ciiy.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
MoURNED AS DEAD
Mary Puckette is Found After an Alb
sence of Ten Years

FoRr DoDGE, Ia, March 10 Ten years
ago Mary Puckctte, then 13 years old, was
kidnapped bya Black HIS trappcr Her
captor dressed the girl in boys clothes
and moved TO point on the Mississippi
river, at or near Arkansas, where they
lived on Hat boat Mary was then
given proper clothes TO wear, and was in
uoduced as the niece Of her abductOr.
The girl soon forgot all about her old
home and friends.
About six weeks ago some neighbors
became interested in her aud inquired
about her former life All she could re-
member was having at one time lived in
Carroll county la. The girls grand
father, Elijah Puckette, was cOmmuni-
Gated with, and he Immediately sent his
son John TO investigate. Mary accomp-
anied her rcscuer home The trapper,
when he found his villainy had been dis
covered, pleaded for mercy, and on ac-
count Of his advanced age was not prose-
cuted
Mary's parents are living in Nebraska,
and are not yet aware Of the finding Of
their daughter, whom for ten years they
have mOurned as dead.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
EVA HASN'T GIVEN 1T UP
Her Counsel Says She viii Try and Get
a Slice of Ray Hamilton's Eatate

soAlsb VI taJ ftIult
New York, March 10 Charles II. Ful.
Ter, counsel for the Eyangeline Mann,
who calls herself Eva Hamilton said in
an interview that Surrogate Ransom's
action in admitting to probate the will Of
Robert Ray Hamilton did not disturb him
a bit. He expected that. lie did not
know what steps he would take. ltwould
be a suit for Eva's dover If the other side
did not bring suit TO determine her
rights. Either would be agreeable he said
and lead to the same result. THAT mar
riage ceremony between Hamilton and
her puts a cloud on the title OF the Ham
lton estate which can only be raised by
her signing release or by an order OF the
COURT he said. For the present. Mr..
Fuller said, Eva was resting 80 miles
away from New York and rcgaining her
strength for the coming legal tight The
case, he said, would be brought In the
supreme court Of New York
Surrogate Ransom signed yesterday the
decree admitting the Hamilton VIII TO
probate. Sherman w. Kneyals, special
guardian Of the baby Beatrice, receives
81 200 for costs and disbursements
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
BANK OF ENGLAND PAYS UP
What it Costs TO Borrow $4,000, 900
From the Bank Of France

The third aud last consignment. COM
plotting the return OF 55.OODOO1L lent by
the Bank Of France Co the Bank ot Eng
land in November last. 90 tide over the
temporary ombaras smcnt caused by the
financial crisis, was labded 40 BouOguc
yesterday morning The trans or OF the
bullion has been attended hy special pre-
cautious, aud the bank OF England agent.
In whose care the treasure was placed,
was accompanied between London aud
Paris by a number Of detectives,
armed. The money, amounting Co
3,OOO0O pounds sterling, lent by France
10 England, as matter Oi fact has
remained untouched Ia the stale iu
which 10 was lent; but DO was required
by the condition Of the Bank OF England
charter, 10 be deposited in the vaults of
the bank as guarantee at the time
when a considerable amount of gold Boa
bar was Withdrawn To- be converted into
current money The Interest paid To- the
Bank Of France on the loan amounts TO
JG2, jOOf, or 30 800 pounds sterling,
lSll2, 500 I-LOnIon Times
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

thus far reached over $4,000 and Will In
u few days pass the million mark.
When the fight began General Manager
Lynch, Of the A. c. Frick company, OF
which Andrew Carnegie is one Of the
chief partners, declared that II Mr.. Car
negle would keep his hands Off, he
Uynch) would beat the strikers clean
out of sight"
1t would appear that Mr.. Carnegie has
not interfered in any way. The mere cir
cumstances that the Frick and other
large companies have held out so long Is
indicative that they can starve the strlk-
ers into IA return TO work at reduction
of wages instead even OF the old scale,
for an advance upon which the struggle
began.
The iron trade is not I'm sufficiently
healthy condition to make the demand
for coke pressing, and it is said the opera
tors cannot undergo a month more OF
idleness with serious loss or inconVeni-
pncp
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
A RAILROAD DEAL
The Oregon Pacific To Be Sold to the
Rio Grande Western

New YORK, March lG-lt was said yes
terday by Jacob lIalstead, a director OF
the Oregon Pacific railway, that negota-
tlons were in progress for the purchase Of
that road for the Rio Grande Western.
The Oregon Pacific is projected TO extend
from Ydquina bay, on the coast OF Oregon,
eastward to Boise City, Idaho, about coo
miles, but Of this only about $50 miles has
yet been constructed. The president OF
the road is Colonel +. Egerton iogg, who
lives at the San Carlo, on Broadway and
Twenty street, and its offices are at
No. A. William street. The purchase Of
the Oregon Pacific by the Rio Grande
Western, with an extension TO Ogden,
Utah, would give the latter railroad a
direcL line Of Us own % The cOasL
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
Herr Winthorst's Successor

BERLIN. March Herr Winthorst will
probably be succeeded IN the leadership Of
the Catholic party by Count Ballestrem Of
Breslau. The count has no resemblance
20 Wnthorst, and isa quiet and somewhat
conservative statesman. He is not given
TO speaking, and has been heard Of very
little outside OF the reichstag since his
election TO that body In 1872.
Marie, the aged ex-queen dowager of
Hanover. has sent message OF condo
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

BERLIN, March 10 Whether the en-.
peror and Prince Bismarck become
friends again or not, there is no doubt Of
truce In the relations between Bismarck
and Caprivi. The change &, viewed with
some alarm by the interests that favor
liberal commercial relations with Austria,
as the landed and fcudal Interests which
have always favored Bismarck are known
to bc opposed to the new treaty of com
mcrcc now being negotiated between Ger
many and Austria Hungary.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

ST PAUL, March lG-The journeymcn
plumbers Of 81. Paul, i,2OJ In number, will
be locked out this morning on am order is-
sued yesterday by the master plumbers
This action Is in retaliation fora boycott
begun by the jOurneymeu few days ago
in st. Paul on "A boss plumber who rm-
ployed cOrnice maker to do plumbing.
IL Is stated that the fight Is To- bee 90 the
death aud that the master plumbers In
tend to break up the local IOurncymcu'
union
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
Personal

Mr., and Mrs. Frank Wilkc-1n leave to-
day for Hamilton, where they will reside
permanently.
Superintendent George =. Jayucs. Of thc
New Westminster southern, was in The
city yesterday.
Mr.. II. Mcclellan, superintendent Of the
Sound division OF the Pacific Coat steam
ship company, came In on the steamer
Umatilla yesterday morning.
Mr.. T. Il. Bevans, son of thrwcll known
real estate dealer, Mr. 4. +. Boyans. left
yesterday afternoon for Tacoma where be
will attend business college and take %
full course Of lessons IN short hand
Mr.. w. $. Ross. representing thc won
known paper house OF Wright. Barrett a.
Stotescll, Portland, Ore, is iu the city.
Dr. NJ. NJ. Hopkins aud Mr.. Joseph a.
Murray leave this morning Tor the east
DR.. Hopkins goes 90 Chicago 90 visit DIS
father who is seriously 49,
President G. y. Lauabco returned to
the city Sunday and left Yesterday moru-
Ing IN company with Chirf EuyI Ger
Donovan for trip 90 The Fairhdvcn coal
mine.
The A. O. H. give a grand ball tonight
Before going drink 81. Patricks punch al
l|aI l. al a t.H l..l
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
1hav Want Wnr

BERLIN, March lG-Much anxiety is felt
in this city over the future Of the Russian
embassy Count Shouyalon, who is now
In Russia enjoying a furlough, has always
been an earnest advocate Of peace and by
his polite course has done much to pre-
vent friction between the two empires.
Count Shouvalon fos this reason is not
popular with the pan-Slavists, who wish
TO extend the Russian dominion in West
prp Eurobp
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
THE STRIKE A FAILURE
Sixth Week of the Connellsville Coke
Workers' Strike

SoPTrsDALE, Pa, March lG Yesterday
the great strike Of the 1900 coke workers
of the Connellsvllle region enters upon its
sixth week. While the leaders Of the
united mine workers will not say so pub
licly, they privately admit that the men
have been defeated. The wages lost has
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
ST. PArRIck,a DAY
Grand Ball at Thistlc's Opera House
This EvnninR

ccs,ion aud literary exercises today, the
Ancient order OF lliberuians intend 10
celebrate the l1th Of March by grand
bail at Thistlc's opera house this evening.
A splendid program of dances has been
arranged and fine orchestra has been en-
gagged for the occasion, and all who attend
are assured Of an enjoyable evening.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
Will Stop the Fight

Troy, n. Y, March lG-The sports in
this city, who have been building high
hopes upon making a snug sum out Of the
proposed Dixon Mccarthy fight, have
struck snag. They had advertised that
IL will occur at the bicycle rink March 81,
tion to restrain police interference.
Some Of the police officials and inter
ested parties are at lOggorheads. Chief
Detective Markham said last night he
would stop the fight at all hazards.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

CALCUTTA, March lG-Brtish troops at
Wuntho, Burmah, found In the palace OF
the chief who has been carrying on the
recent rebellion against the British
authorities horoscope furetclliug that
the prince would Immediately be-
come king of Burmah. This prediction
VI an astrologer prompted the chief to
begin the fight, in which he has been
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

FoRr SMITH, Ark, March lG-Deputy
Internal Revenue Collector Sllas L.
Robinson, Of this city, and two deputy
United States marshals came In this even
Ing with six moonshiners, who are now
lodged In the United States jail. Two
stills were destroyed and 100 gallons OF
mountain dew poured into the gnlchcs
of Greasy Creek. Another raid will be
made on n gang of these Illicit distillcrs
that are known to hold forth further up
in the gorgcs Of Hurricane Creek.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
Object to Passport Regulations

BERLIN, March lG-Hoifel, member Of
the reichstag, for Alsace- Lorraine, had an
interview with the emperor on Saturday,
together with the delegation from the
Alsace- Lorraine parliament. DR.. llOifel
presented a picture Of the trouble and an
nOyance caused In the new provision by
the passport regulations.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
OLD HOSS A"
Unclaimed Freight in the Warehouse on
the Ocean Dock

The following Is a ll-t Of names TO
whom freight is addressed that has re-
maiucd unclaimed IN the warehouse ON
the Ocean wharf for one week. Persons
whose names appear In the list Will confer
ing In ig O..
shannon. Lanlcrs s. Co.. H. Bay l..
aud NJ. Co., Wash. Mineral Water Wks.,
A. Eiuswiuger, G.. II. Nilko, saul krauth,
~. T.. MORN, W. Steward, rarcs Rcstau-
rant. W II. FELTON,, Mrs. j. u. Ilalleck,
Musspr
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
Shot by Negroes

HoUsToN, Tex, March l6-While Officer
j. II. Tenn was attempting to arrest two
negroes in dance house, he was shot and
instantly killed, and bystander named
Frank Michaels was mOrtally wounded.
The negroes escaped
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17
British subjects Murdered

PARIS, March 16-The Journal official
publishes a dispatch from Tonquln stat
ing that william Keable, agent OF the
Chinese customs house, and his wife,
British subjects, were murdered near
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

LONDON, March lG-The ovictions 0i
striking miners az SilkswOrth, Durham,
began again today. A large force ul con-
stables is present 90 preserve order and
cOnslderabIe eNcIlnmnmL Is rnDorInd
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

PARIS, March lG-The Steele says the
minister Of foreign affairs, iu consequence
of complaints by French exporters, has
cablcd the Brazilian government asking
that French exporters be- accorded the
"most favored nation treatment iu deal
Ing with Brazilian merchants.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

SAN FRANCISCO, March lG Thomas
Craig, the saloon keeper who was shot boy
Matt Smith In a quarrel over the hiirsln.
Godfrey fight, died yesterday. Smith has
been charged with murdcrf
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

VIENNA, March IG-Smallpox is pro-
valent In this city aud suburbs. The dis
ease Is accompanied by measles.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

A green ribbon bow with every drink of
Old irish Whisky punch at the Exchange
today lllG
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

lence and the emperor has also expressed
his deep grief for the death of the veteran
statesman.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-17

The A. o. II. give a grand ball tonight.
Before going drink ST. Patrick's punch at
the Exchange aud be merry. lllG
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
The Yorktown at NaIparaisn.

VALPARAISO, Nov. 2S The arrival of
the United States steamship Yorktown is
received with great satisfaction by Amer
lean residents as calculated to inspire new
respect on the part of the Chiliaus for the
United States. The time Is regarded as
specially fortunate for a strengthening Of
the American naval force. because likely
to exercise wholesome influence on CHILEAN
action in the matter of the proceedings
before he judge of crimes. The Chilians
are evidently impressed, and regard the
Yorktown as the avant courier of the fleet
now said TO be on the Pacific
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
VALPARAISO MOBS.
How They "laid For" the Bal
timore's Sailors.
A COWARDLY AND BLOODY OUTRAGE

Letter from n Member of the BaItimore's
Crew-The Attack Premeditated, and
Carried Out when the Men Were Seat
tered About the City-PoIice Aid the
Rioters with Their Rihes-How RiS=in
Met His Death-The Warship York
town I'm Port.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The fullest de-
scription of the fight between the Chilahs
and the crew of the Baltimore has come
from one of the crew of that vessel to r
friend in Brooklyn. The letter is dated
Valparaiso, Oct. 20, and says: after the
fall of Valparaiso, on account of the bit
ter feeling existing against the United
States by the Chillians it was thought
advisable not to give liberty on shore to
our crew; but from representations made
by citizens and others that all ill-feeling
had passed away liberty party was sent
on shore at 1870 p. m. Oct 10. At Sd. IN.
our whaleboat brought the news that our
men had been attacked aud that one man
had been killed and several badly cut IN
At p. m. one of our men. Jerry Ander
son, was brought off in shore boat with
a critical condition. but is now recover
ing
Thoroughly Premeditated Attack.
being powerful man. he fought for
an hour keeping off crowd of his as
ssilants, but was finally hit in the mouth
with a brick which knocked him down
and he was stabbed while on the ground.
IL appears IL was an understood thing
among the Chiians, many of whom had
just been discharged from the army aud
navy, to attack our men the first time
they came on shore. As soon as our men
landed they were told by several parties
that they had better keep together. as an
attack upon them had been arranged
Although our men hoped and wished the
liberty TO pass off quietly, some of them
thought it prudent under the circum-
stances to carry weapons, so if they were
attacked they would not he wholly I'M
prepared to defend themselves
The Police As Mob AuxiIiaries.
2Our men kept well together until be.
tween and O'Clock, when everything
appearing pleasant they broke up into
small squads. going in different directions.
1t was now that the Chiiians opened out
and in true Spanish American style mob
would attack our small parties of one or
two men. The result was: Boatswain's
Mate Charles Riggin, killed, six in hospital
and thirty-one in jail The police who are
uniformed as soldiers and carry rifles,
acted as auxiliaries to the mob. Riggin
received his death shot from the police.
The Attack on Riggin.
at occurred as follows: Riggin was at
tackled by a mob and attempted 20 get
AWAY. He ran for horse car and sue
ii -
fore he could get inside he was dragged
off and severely cut in three places. He
fell in the street and was unable to move
They left lin where he fell SO great
was the terror of the people caused by the
mob that no one would assist him. One
of our men, Jerry johnson, heard that
Riggin was lying in the street badly
wounded, and at once went to his assist
ance. He found Riggin still breathing.
He got glass of brandy and poured down
his throat, which revived him little
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
Suing the keystone Stockh oIders.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2S-Robart NJ.
Yardley receiver of the Keystone National
bank. has brought eighty seven suits in
the United States district court against as
many stockholders of the keystone bank
for the assessment of $50 upon each share
of the stock held by them. The aggre-
gate number of shares upon which suit is
brought is 4 1913 the assessments upon
which amount to SIS $50
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28

IN me Ul0o'e
Liver, Stomach, and Bowels,
after DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets have done their work.
It's a healthy movement, too
"a natural one. The organs
are not forced into activity
one day, to sink back into a
worse state the next. They're
cleansed and regulated-mild-
ly and quietly, without wrench
ing or gripping. One tiny,
sugar-coated Pellet is all that's
needed as a gentle laxative;
three to four act as a cathar-
tic. They're the smallest,
cheapest, the easiest to take.
Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all de-
engagements of the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels are
promptly relieved and cured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
Blaine Visits PhiladpiDhin.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2S.-Secretary of
State Blaine came to this city from Wash
ington last evening, and is CHARTERED at the
Stratford hotel. Mr.. Blaine remained in
his room at the hotel all evening. and de-
clined II see reporters, sending down
word that his visit was upon purely per-
sonai business, and had no public inter
est. The secretary will return to the
capital tn daY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
Had Their Labor for Nothing.

RAMSEY, MS, Nov 2S-Thursdav night
burglars entered the Illinois Central office
here, drilled into and tried to blow the
safe open and came so nearly doing it
that the inside lining of the heavy iron
door was Jared loose. In the safe was
the money of the American Express com
pany, Illinois Central Railroad company,
and pos Office money and : amps. They
were frightened away without securing
any booty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28

Yankees and iootng the poor fellow who
lay unde him with his life's blood ehbng
away, te demonstrated. Fiually Il squad
of mounted police came ana Riggin was
taken o the hospital. where he died that
hight. Another of our men, John Hamil-
ton, was surrounded by the mob and
stoned until he dropped insensible, and
was then stabbed while down. He now
lies at the hospital, with little hope of
recovery
Gave the Yankees no Show.
"Our men had no sho; they were at
tackled with stones and bricks wherever
seen. Il they sought refuge in house or
saloon, they We're pushed out and the
door closed against them. the people were
so afraid of the mob. Our men fought
while hey were on their feet and did the
best they could. as three Chilians now in a
hospital. and 81 number of the mob who
were carried to the homes can attest; but
our men were so outnumbered that the
odds were too much for them. The
authorities on shore are holding all our
men on whom weapons were found. Ii is
evidently their intention to bring charges
against them in order to justify the ac-
tion of the police.
Discrimination in Favor of the French
"The universal testimony of disinter-
ested people is that Our men were sober
and peaceab,e, and only retalliated when
attacked Monday. the 18Th, at $50 m.
we sent a funeral party OF thirty man on
shore to bury poor yRiGgin. The party
was limited to thirty men by the author
lies on shore for some reason not under
stood. A few days ago French sailor
was buried from the French flagship and
no liuii was put "a the number OF men
who should attend
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
No Frauds at IN. CHEYENNE AGENCY

OMAHA, Nov. 2S.-A special to The
WorldHerald from Pierre. S D, says:
Your correspondent met here today Billy
Bennett, the interpreter Of the Cheyenne
agency, whosa that the report of frauds
there are lies without any foundations;
that the military started them out of whole
cloth and that the Squawman Pierman
and Captain Hurst are to blame for it II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-28
Charged with Forgery,

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Is A J. Branch.
the former president of the Ohio and Mis-,
sissippi@Nalley transportation company,
with headquarters ut Newport, O., has
been arrested in Los Angeles upon a
warrant telegraphed from this city charg-
ing him with forgery Branch says the
whole thing is a mistake, which he can
clear up us soon as he gets home