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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-07
WATERWAY MEMORIALS CARRY.
A Statistician Appointed-The Conven-
tion Adjourns.

WALLA WALLA, Feb. 6.-The Waterway con-
vention met at 10 a. M, and after considerable
discussion adopted the memorials to congress
and the oregon and Washington legislatures.
The following was introduced by D. d. oliphant,
of Portland. and adopted
Resolred, That the president of the convention
is hereby authorized to appoint one member as
statistician who shall serve until the next meet
ing of the association and until his successor is
appointed, whose duties shall be, first 10 coll
lect accurate statistics of the acreage and yield
of cereals OF the counties adjacent and tributary
to the Columbia and Snake rivers; second, to
obtain and collect the freight and warehouse
rate from and at the principal shipping stations
within the territory named; third, to obtain and
tabulate the average prices obtained for the
crop of 1850; fourth, to obtain the proportion of
grain shipped eastward greater distance than
the mica &C to- deep water from each of said
stations; further. be it
Resoired. That the said statstcan shall file
with the president OF this convention his re-
port on or before April l. 1891, and that the
president shall at his option have the said re-
port copied or printed in sufficient quantity to
distribute one copy to each of the chambers of
commerce, boards Of trade and Farmers Alli-
ances in the states of Oregon and Washington;
and further, be it
Resolred That the sum of 800 be appropriated
for the purposes herein set forth.
The president appointed Mr.. III. KEELING as
statistieian, and adjournment was taken.
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SHOT OFF HIS JAW.
Bloody ARRAY Between Chinese IN 1
Co1fax Opium Joint.

CoLrAx, Feb. Especial. about three
O'Clock this afternoon three shots were heard In
the vicinity of the North Main street bridge, and
an instant later tall Chinaman issued from .
little opium joint, followed shortly by two
others whose faces were covered with blood
One of them was uninjured, having merely
been spattered with blood, but his companion,
Lee Yonk, however, presented horrible sight.
The entire lower portion of his Jaw had been
shot away, and blood was squirting from his
mouth and the gaping wound. Three doctors
took him in charge, but it was discovered that
the bullet had penetrated to the spinal column
where 1t had lodged, and his recovery n impos-
sible. A portion of the jaw had to be amputa-
ted. Besides the more important injuries, Lee
Ionk had a portion of one finger shot
away, two of the bullets taking
effect. The weapon used was a 44calibre CoIt'n
revolver Book Kin, the tall Chinaman, was ar.
rested for the shooting and is now in the county
Jail The other Cinnamon who were present e
the time OF the shooting say that IL was the re-
suit OF an old feud. The bullet which struck
Lee Yonk in the jaw first passed through .
board partition three quarters of an inch thick.
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NO EVIDENCE AGAINST RAUM.
Majority of Investigating Committee
Agree Upon a Report.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6.-Representative
Morrili, chairman of the Raum investigation
committee, has made report, which had been
agreed to by his republican colleagues. The
democratic members OF the committee will pre-
sent minority report with regard to the
refrigerator branch of the investigation. The
report says: There was an entire absence of
any evidence showing, or going TO show, that
any refrigerator stock had even been offered for
safe 10 or purchased by any employees of the
pension ofice, or that there was any stock held
oy anyone for the benefit of the employes or
any OF their families, the only exception being
bradley Tanner. The committee finds that
Tanner spent four days while he was on his
yearly leave OF absence on the company's busi-
ness and wrote few letters for the company,
Dul that he was never interested in the Uni
Nersal refrigerator Company, and his promotion
was due to Commissioner Tanner, who appoint
ed him. The committee finds that there is no
evidence to show any favoritism to Lemon or
any other attorney, and that there is no truth
In the charges that Lemon procured a situation
IN the pension Office for his former ernploye"
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SILVER CANNOT WIN.
Free Coinage Men Cast Down by
Action of the House.
COMMITTEE REFUSES TO ACT.
Vote on BANDS Resolution Taken as a
Test of Strength.
COMMITTEE REFUSES TO ACT.
Representatives Certain the President
VIII Veto Any Bill With a Free
Silver Rider-Tedious Discussion of
the Eight-Hour Law in the Senate.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6-The action OF the
House today in sustaining the decision OF the
Chair tPaysonl by which BANDS free coinage
amendment to the sundry civil bill was ruled
out OF order, is thought by many to mean that
no Tree coinage bill can pass this congress.
There were probably some Republicans who
voted TO sustain the decision of the chair, who
is himself a silver man, because they believed
The decision was IN accordance with the
rules. direct vote on the free
colnage bill might result differently,
but 1t is not clear how a direct
vote on such bill can be had during this con-
gress. najority OF the coinage committee had
decided that they needed more information to
be acquired through hearing before they can
vote iIteIligently on the reporting OF the silver
Dill, and the vote today will probably strength
en- them in their position. The silver men have
given up all hope of getting any sort of a report
from the committee
Today Bland and Bartine left the committee,
refusing to take any further part in the pro-
ceedings, since it was evident to them that it
was not the purpose of the committee that any
thing should be done. In doing this they placed
all their faith in their ability to force the issue
before the House by attaching provisions for
Tree coinage 10 the appropriation DILL. To do this
1t was necessary, as they all appreciated, to
overrule the decision OF the chair, which neces-
sarlly would oe in accordance with the rules.
Ioday's vote was test OF their strength on this
sort OF motion, and the result makes it evident
that no attempt to attach free silver to the ap-
propflation bill IN tn House can carry.
The leaders of the Republicans do not propose
to let the free coinage bill go the president as
q rider ON the appropriation bill Ii they can
heip 1t, as this would make bis position particu-
larry embarrassing, and would probably result
I'D the failure of the appropriation bill, making
an extra session necessary. 1t is asserted with
the posltlvenesS that indicates knowledge, that
TIE president has made up his mind that ne will
veto any bill which carries free coinage, even if
bills.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. GA call has been
issued for u caucus tomorrow night of the
Democratic members OF the House. The call
does not state the object for which the caucus is
called, but 1t is understood the silver question
will be the principal matter discussed, anu that
there viii be general interchange OF views as
to the course OF procedure during the remainder
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NO POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Bill Laid on TabIe-Mr. Wanamaker In
terviews Gould on the subject.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6.-At the meeting of
the House committee on postofiiees and post
roads today the postal telegraph bill was laid on
the table.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.--The Tribune this morning
In regard TO the recent interview between Gould
and WanamakeF at Washington City, says:
"A short time before starting on his
southern trip Gould received long letter from
Wanamaker on the sub. ect OF the postal
telegraph schemes which he advocates
and which Gould so stIenuonsly opposes. This
communication closed with a request from
Nanamaker 10 Gould TO call on him on his way
south for friendly talk on the subject ON
reaching Washington City Tuesday Gould took
carriage, drove TO WanaInakers house, and
the two talked for an hour and a half. When
Gould had finished his visit, Wanamaksr's 8
own carriage took both to the station. where
they finished the conversation. The only sub
ject discussed was government telegraphv."
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The Congress of Republics.

NEW YORK, Feb 6-The subcommittee ap-
pointed to consider the plan and scope of the
proposed Worlds fair by the congress of repub-
lies has completed its report, which it viii pre-
sent to the general committee. The report rec
ommcnds that conference be held at the time
with it; that il shall be composed of two sets
of delegates, one to be appointed by the execu-
tives of the republics of the world. on a basis
OF one delegate to every 100000 people, while
the other shall be composed of delegates from
commercial, educational or industrial organiza-
tions that express, in their fundamental laws,
devotion to the principles of the American De-
claration OF Independence, together with in
yited delegations from nations not republics
The first mentioned body shall be the senate and
the other the house of the congress.
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The Round valley Indian Reserve.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6-The members OF
the California delegation have received copies
OF communication from Secretary Noble,
transmitting communication from Hon. D. W.
Shyrock, chairman of the commission appointed
by the president, under the provisions OF the act
to provide for a reduction OF the Round Valley
Indian reservation. The secretary says Mr.
shryock states that the present appropriation
should be supplemented by a sum oil not less than
100000, in order that this matter may receive
satisfactory and final action The attention of
the chairmen OF the committee on Indian affairs
OF the Senate and House, and of the Senate COM
mittee on appropriation has been called to this
subject, with request that the sum asked for
may be included in the Indian deficiency bills
now nending
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THE SILVER INVESTIGATION.
Cashier Donald Declares Owenby's
Testimony Unreliable.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6.--J. " Donald,
cashier OF the Hanover National Bank, was re-
called by the silver investigation committee
He denied much of 0wenbys testimony, and
especially the statement OF 0wenby to the eff
feet that witness had stated that congressman
were interested in silver speculation: further he
declared that he had never had silver trans
action in his life. AS to the letter from SEN
ator, witness testified that one day Owenby was
in his office and saw senate enyel-
ope Owenby eyed IL and remarked: :
II know the handwriting. 1t is that
OF the secretary of SO and so" Witness did not
say whose writing Ii was, but did say TO Owenby
that If he dared ask the senator he would tell
witness all about the silver bill. Witness ex-
piained the statement by saying that he had
previously asked the senator several questions,
and did not feel like taking up his time with
further inquiries. This was in June. The let
ter from the senator did not relate to speculation,
but was ia response To a request Tor information
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cALIr oRsIA TRAIN HELD UP.
P1ucky Express Messenger Foi1s the
Robbers-Firem Fatally Wounded

DELAso, CAL Feb 0. Passenger train No. II.
Morris, conductor, was boarded by robbers Mt
Alla this morning, aud under the cover of pis-
tolls Engineer Thorne and Fireman RadlId
were forced to pull out 20 point mile this
side, and halt. The engineer and fireman were
taken back 10 the express car. The messenger saw
what was up, blew out his lights, and instead
of opening the door commenced firing At
the robbers Many shots were exchanged ono
Of which struck Messenger Hasswelt in the fore
head, causing slight wound, and the other
striking the fireman in the side. The robbers
were beaten off, and abandoned fhe undertake
ing. The train pulled % this point and Rad
iirFs wounds were examined and pFonotnnen
fatal. The trainmen say there were either TIVE
or four robbers engaged and from indications
they arc the same parties who were engaged in
former rebberles committed near this point
Officers end Others are ont after tho robbers.
Radif has family living ia Tuiare.
FRESNO, Cal, Feb GA Los Angeles passenger
train which left San Francisco this morning
was ooatded By band of robbers at Delano
tonight The sheriff and a posse leave hero
toni lit on special for the scene OF the robbery
The train was stopped one mile south of Aifla
by three or four men, who had previously
boarded the train The train was delayed forty
minutes. II Is stated that ihe robbers did aot
get ANYTHING.
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wAsHINGToN's SENATOR'S LAUGH.
Amused at the Report of a One-Sided
Combination-Senator Squire Lectures.


WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Especial 1.-The
members of the congressional delegation from
Washington were laughing tonight over the
storp printed in the Tacoma papers to the effect
that Allen and Squire had formed combina-
ton. 1t was stated that Squire was TO surren-
der the public patronage to the former in return
Tor Aliens support In the senatorial contest
That is utter nonsense" said Senator SQUIRE
and senator Allen nodded assent 81 am going
to look after my friends" said senator squire
tie will not be forgotten As matter of fact.
senator Allen, Congressman Wilson and myself
have had only this sort of an understanding:
we have united and agreed not to fight about
any political appointments. Experience has
taught us that we could serve our state to the
Dest advantage by consulting one another"
Senator Squire delivered an address before the
washington society of the Alpha Delta Phi col
lege fraternity tonight, and put in some glorious
words Tor the state of Washington, giving an ac-
count OF Its present and future, and inviting all
the young members to make Ii their home
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coRDRAY's NEW LEADING LADY.
Miss Agnes Lane to Come Here Direct
From New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. Especial Miss Agnes
Lane. the popular leading lady OF Palmers
Madison Square theater, has signed a
contract with ]. F. Cordray & Co.'S New
York representatives, Mcssrs. Millaken &
Corlys, for twenty-four weeks. This
charming lady viii take the position OF
leading lady with Cordray's Dramatic Company
at Seattle. She will play twelve weeks at Seat
tie aud twelve weeks at Portland. The New
York press speak In the highest terms OF her
emotional powers. She Is accomplished aud
very beautiful. She will be valuable aequisi-
tion to the Cordray Dramatic Company.
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The Liquor ia. Percentage.

TACOMA, Feb. 6.-Ispecial Attorney General
Jones this evening said the decision of the SUI
preme court in favor of the state In the matter
to compel the cities TO pay per cent of the liq-
uor license into the state treasury would result
In judgments long filed against Seattle for so0,-
COO, Tacoma $i,600, and Spokane $4,000, said
cities being compelled to pay such amounts into
the state treasury without further litigation, AS
the decision against spokane covers all. Walla
Walla and nearly all the counties OF the state
have paid license money to the state already
Seattle, he says, agreed TO bring the matter he
fore the city council, BUT nothing further WIS
heard from the city ofirials.
General Curry arriyed bere this evening. He
goes to Seattle tomorrow.
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Pleased with Brazi, Treatv.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 6.--There was great
deal OF gossip at the capitol about the presi-
dents proclamation in regard to the new recip-
rocity arrangement with Brazil today, and CON-
ments were without exception favorable and
congratulatory. number of members of the
House committee on foreign affairs seen by re-
porters, discussed the subject freely and with
evident satisfaction. A local paper prints in
terviews with large number of merchants and
others, all of whom express the belief that the
treaty will be productive of good results TO the
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Lewis, when arraigned in the United Statc4
circuit court today, withdrew his plea Of noo
guilty and entered plea OF guilty and was
sentenced by Judge Deadly 10 one year in the
penitentiary. There had been number Of
boxes robbed before Mfdgeley was caught. and
the complaints had caused great deal of am
noyance 10 the postmaster. who set q man "a
watch. Midgeiey was the sole support OF An
aged mother, and had the confidence of bis en-
ployers, so he escaped with light punishment
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Arizona Thief Arrested at Astoria.

PORTLAND, Feb. 6.-tspccial. deputy sheriff
]. W. Standard, OF Maricopa county, A. T..
passed through Portland today having in charge
William Brush, wanted at Phoenix on two
charges of larceny and one of embezzlemert
Brush was in the teaIning business In Phoenix
and in December last made way with load of
goods valued at si,201. Brush was arrested at
Astoria. He admitted his guilt and claimed
that Michael Green, OF Phoenix, was implicated
with him, and the deputy ieiegraphed TO have
(.reau arrqctaf
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Additional Justice for Arixona.

report on the bill to increase the supreme court
of Arizona by an additional associate justice
was adopted by the Senate today The territory
is hereafter to be divided into four ipstead OF
three judicial districts. The court is TO mako
the division into districts, but the districts shall
be subject to such changes as the territorial as
semhiY NAV euaef
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Little Interest in Kittita. rlection.

ELLESsBuRG, Feb. Especial. livery little
interest is being taken in the special election
here tomorrow TO iil out the legislative term
made vacant by the death OF John Davis A
light vote wfll be pnlled. Very little election
eering has been done by either candidate. ns
they are both well known throughout the county
through their long residence here aud their ap-
pearance before The people for Office on former
occasions. There Is very little doahs expressed
as to the election of Mr. sharp, the Republican
candidate
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INGERsoLL HELPS THE DESTITUTE.
Lecture at Helena for Bene fit of Speaker
Writer'S Children.

HELENA, Feb. Especial Colonel Il. G..
Ingersoll leetured here tonight to one of the
largest crowds that ever assembled at the opera
house. The lecture was given for the benefit of
the two little children left penniless by the
ture, and his wife. The great orator would not
accept cent for his services. He even bought
several tickets of admission.
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THE RECOUNT WAS bogus.
Oregon's Population Finally Fixed q
y1e.49O.

SALEM, Or, Feb. 6.-secretary OF State Mc-
Bride has just received from superintendent
of the Census Porter Official returns
OF the census Of Oregon by counties.
No account is taken of the remuneration Of
Portland and Salem The figures are obtained
for the use of the congressional spportionment
committee, and they give the state 3l2. .490. The
most populous county in the state, Multi
nomah, is credited with 1857.
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BosToS, Feb. 6.-The Boston Coarant, the or
gan of the colored people, this morning con-
tanned an editorial giving the president instrnc-
tlons 70 Gil the vacancy caused by the death OF
Secretary Window, by the appointment OF coll
Bruce, john M. iangston, ex-Congressman
Lynch, Frederick Douglass and James III. Town.
send are named. The editorial says: WAS
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The ruyallup indian. Unable to Aeree.

TACOMA. Feb. 6 Especial I--The PuyaIiup In
dianS held pow WOW on the reservation this
afternoon and prepared final replies to be made
to the Indian commissioners next week relative
to the dispositi Of reservation lands. The In
dams are divided on the proposition 10 allow
the government 20 buy the laHd and Issue bonds,
portion Of the principal payable annually, ia
payment for the same.
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not Benjamin Harrison elected solely by the
black men? II is conceded on all han,is that
ne was Even President Harrison himself adj
mits it. In view of these indisputablc facts. a
cabinet position is not az all too large gift for
resident Harrison TO bestow upon the faithful
the nation
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Forsyth Case Puzzles the Department.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 6.-The secretary of
war says that the Forsyth case is an exceedingly
knotted problem to deal with. He is embar-
rassed on one side by the endorsement of Cen
eral Miles, which makes 1t incumbent that the
secretary either institute further proceedings
against Colonel Forsyth or make public ac-
course in suspending Forsyth, and at the same
time run the risk of offending humanity, who
have looked upon the killing of women and
children as unjust murder. ON the other hand,
he has a good portion of the army defending
EOrsyth's eQfrse
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wALLA wALLA NEWS.
Deputies OF County Onicers-Chi1d Killed
In a Runaway.

In Runaway.
WALLA WALLA, Feb. Especial. 1.-The county
commissioners today settled the question OF the
number of deputies for the various county ofic-
ers, together with their salaries, follows: Au-
ditor, two deputies, one at si25 per month, and
one at $50; county clerk, one deputy at $100 per
month; sheriff, two deputies. one Ut slo5 per
month, and one at $l00; treasurer, one deputy 1t
500 per month.
The team of William II. Cummins, from Tou-
ehet, ran away with Q wagon with his family In
It, All were thrown out, and more or less In,
jured. The youngest child was so severely hurt
that ii died within two hours.
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on,um seizure Al Portland.

PORTLAND, Feb. 6-Customs officers this after
noon seized $1,000 worth Of opium. The opium
was seized under the provisions OF the act re-
Gently passed by congress which requires all the
opiuTn In the United states 10 be passed through
the customs house for the respective district,
where on payment OF duty the opium viii be
starnIed
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NEW YORK, Feb 6.--The Press says; at is an
open secret that the portfolio of the late Secre-
tary Window has been offered to Chauncey
Depew. II is also stated that under no circum-
stances can the aforesaid be induced to accept
the complimentary tender
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committee on merchant marine and fisheries to-
day reported favorably, with amendment rel
ative to the mileage pay of the board the bill TO
establish marine board for the advancement of
the interests OF the merchant marine
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WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Especial. 1.-The
Oregon delegation has recommended Hon.
Henry Failing, president of the First National
bank of Portland, for the position of secretary of
the treasury. The endorsement is accompanied
by memorial from the state legislature endors-
ing Mr. Failing.