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ton, January 30.
, 1891-12-28
TALL AND SHORT.
"CcI." UIpts, the Dwarf and His ssLit-
tie" 15- Year O0ld Friend Aama.

At the Trocadero, London "Col."
Ulpts, now causes a great deal of fun at
every performance by introducing his Gilt
tie friend Aama.n The colonel himself is
about three feet high, and his voice is like
the voice Of the corncrake in the reeds by
the river. He makes a pretty speech and
then curtain draws up and reveals Aama
seated on throne, with hussar's hat upon
her head, and clanking sabre by her side.
Now this Aama is the tallest giantess that
the world has ever seen. So Is it repre-
sented by Richard Warner, who discovered
her when she was a little child playing i'm
the Department of the Jura, and watched
her gradual growth with anxious care, un-
til she beat the record Of the world's s tall
women.
She is taller than Maid Marian, the
elongnated lady sof Bavaria; taller than
Anna Swan, of these Uuited States Of
America, where SO many things are tall.
Even among giants she can hold her head
high, and challenge comparison with any
conner. Chang, the tremendous Chinaman,
falls short Of her by an inch or two; only
the weedy Winkelmeyer, If he were still
alive, would overtop her.
Aama is 10 years Of age. is only just
under eight feet high, and is still growing
rapidly. During the past twelve months
she has added nearly nine inches To her
stature. Should she continue to develop
at the same rate until her eighteenth
birthday, she will then have attained q
height of at least ten feet. But these
things are in the lap Of the gods.
, 1891-12-28

Medorem Crawford, Of Oregon, uncle Of
Sam Crawford, Of Seattle, is dead at his
farm in Yamhill county. Medorem Craw-
ford was born June a. 1873. He was a
little past % years Of age when lie reached
Oregon and he spent here an active life of
nearly fifty years. Known To every person
in Oregon during many years, and remem-
bered latterly by all who retain recollec-
tions of early days in Oregon. Medorem
Crawford was a man to fix the impress of
his individuality and character npon any
community. He had an open and gener-
GUS nature, he was man remembered for
truth, integrity and fidelity. He was al
ways true to his principles and faithful to
his friends; as q pioneer, he was among
getic, and, as a state builder he bore q
very important part.
, 1891-12-28
CHRISTMAS AT TUMWATER.
A Fine Entertainment for the Children
at Our Sister Town.

The M. p. Sunday school at Tumwater
rendered the cantata entitled 'Santa Claus
& Co." Christmas eve. The church was
aglow with beautiful decoration, having
two trees arched together ladened with
many handsome presents. The Tumwater
band, under the leadership of Professor
Saunders, furnished fine selection of
music, after which, Miss Spencer opened
the exercises with one of her fine instru-
mental selections, entitled the "Christmas
Voluntary Rev. Johnstone led in PRAYER,
in his earnest and devoted manner, I'M
which all in hearing of his voice, could but
echo his sentiment Peace on Earth,
Good VIII to Men" The choir sang the
The choir sang the beautiful anthem, 20,
BethlehemW which was received with
much applause Once more the lively
strains Of the organ hushed the audience
to silence, and brought forth the sSnow
Fairies" IN their sparkling costumes of
snowy white. AS the last words of "Whirl-
ing on White Wings" were waited away,
"Jack Frost" sprang suddenly from the
realms Of 1Fairylandn and in his dazzling
costume and sprightly manner. sang his
solos in way only known to Jack Frost.
Next came the Evergreen Fairies and their
what they represented 1.-THE Children Of
the Forest Deep" Patty, the child of the
poor, acted her part we'll, and we, in our
hearts, fell as Patty said "that there were
many children in the world whom Santa
Claus cannot see. The little Holly Fairies
entered, singing their lively songs, and
made US all feel happy again. Mildred,
the child of the rich. entered on the scene,
and in her sweet songs and kind words set
an example that should be followed by all.
Then all the Fairies shouted in one voice
the merry call for Santa Claus They
, 1891-12-28
BAR AND STRAITS.
ADVANTAGES OF SOUND PORTS
OVER THE COLUMBIA.
Talk with the Manager Of the Pu-
get Sound Tug Boat Company.
what he has to Say About the
Mouth of the Columbia.

/ Captain !. B. Libby, of Port Townsend,
manager of the Puget Sound Tug
Boat company, was in the city
yesterday and took the train for Mon
tesano. He arrived by the Portland train
Saturday evening. He had been down at
the mouth of the Columbia river where
there is a blockade Of vessels caused by the
storms that have been beating around the
mouth ofthe Columbia for some weeks past.
Captain Libby says that there are over a
dozen vessels at Astoria and in the mouth
of the river waiting to get out. One or two
Of them have been there since Thanksgiy-
ing day, and about five vessels are
known to be outside for week past wait
ing for favorable opportunity TO come in.
The weather on the coast has been worse
than has been known for twenty years in
the same space Of time The gales Of De-
cember 9th and 9TH were particularly Sc
we're. III Clallam county fully one-half Of
the fine marketable timber has been pros
trated by the high winds.
Captain Libby says the Straits Of
Fuca is "a far better roadstead
for vessels in every particular than the
Columbia river, and the increase Of ships
that are coming into the straits in very
marked. He believes that the SO called
Improvements Of the bar at the mouth of
the Columbia has made it more formida-
BILE for vessels to enter there and there is q
stretch Of breakers four miles across the
mouth Of the river there now, against a
mile stretch before the Improvements be-
gan. 1t is an easy matter he says for yes
sells to enter the straits Of Fuca at all sea-
sons because Of its width and depth Of
water. Relative to the wheat shipping in
dustry he is Of the opinion that it will
eventually come to the sound there being
no lighterage require as at Portland.
The Puget Sound Tug Boat company
have the tugs Tyee, Tacoma, Wanderer,
Richard Holyoke and Pioneer in constant
service in the straits and on the coast
Their distinguishing makes are white pilot
house and white stripe around hull and
black tunnels.
, 1891-12-28
Governor Ferry and others Must Pay.

The last of the suits against the bonds
men Of Geo. D. Hill, defaulting treasurer
Of King county, has been settled, and
Judge Lichtenburg, Of Seattle, on Satur-
day declared that the plaintiff, the county
of King, is entitled to judgment in the
sum Of $29, 143.60, with interest at the rate
of 10 per cent per annum from the 9TH Of
March, 1887, in manner and form as fol,
lows, to wit: A judgment in favor Of the
plaintiff and against Eben Smith, David
kellogg and e. P. Ferry, executors Of the
last,will and testement Of George D. Hill,
deceased, for $29, 1880, with interest from
the 7th day of March, 1887, together with
its costs and disbursements, and that they,
the said executors, pay the said judgment
iii the due course of the administration
of said estate; and a Judgment in favor Of
the plaintiff and against John Leary, Jo.
seph 4. McNaught, George w. Harris, e
/ p. Ferry, Sutcliffe Baxter and G.. G. Phin-
ney for $29, 1880, with interest from March
Z, 1887, together with its costs and disburse-
ments, and in default Of the payment
thereof execution issue against said Johr
Leary, Joseph II. Mcknight, George w
Harris, r. P. Ferry, Sutcliffe Baxter and
4 G. g. Phinney
, 1891-12-28
TELEGRAPHlC TALES.
Secretary Foster is improving rapidly

Secretary Foster is improving rapidly.
The grip in Milan and surrounding
country is causing many deaths.
Commander McCalla, of the navy, who
treated his crew shamefully and was sus
pended by court martial, has been restored
to duty.
The steamer Arago has arrived in San
Francisco from Coos bay, with Captain
Marshall and five of the crew Of the
wrecked steamer Maggie Ross.
The Countess Clancarty, who formerly
was well known as Belle Billion, concert
hall singer in London, was delivered Of
twins yesterday morning. Both children
are boys.
A statement of the affairs of Rosen-
berger, Spendler IL Co., the Newmarket,
Va, bankers, who had branches in War
renton and in two other towns, places the
combined shortage at 100000.
A fire last night destroyed dwelling
house and contents of the Chronicle on
Second street, Reno, Nevada. Loss, $500,
insurance, $5000 The origin Of the fire is
unknown.
A man named Ben Pierce shot Patsy
Hamilton, an employee of the Nevada &
California railroad, in the Russ House last
night in Reno, Nevada. 7 he wound is said
to be ofa very dangerous character, it be-
ing about an inch below the heart. The
shooting is said to have been without prov
Ocation. Pierce is in Jail.
, 1891-12-28
PEACE OR WAR !?
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY In THE GOV
ERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
The Officials However Say That
There Isn't a Speck of War ON
the Diplomatic Horizon and
that Everything Is Peaceful.

sAA~c = EFeE ythAmS Is Eeace1uI.
| WASHINGTON, Dec %. Secretary Tracy's
Office presented busy scene this morning.
| Within an hour he saw Senator Allison,
chairman Of the senate committee on APP
preparations, Senator Cameron Of the com
mlttee on appropriations, the chairman of
the committee on naval affairs, Senator
Butler, member of the same committee.
Senators Frye and Hale, Chief Constructor
| Wilson, Chief Engineer Melville, Captain
Phillips, who is to command the new
cruiser New York, Lieutenant Mason, ex-
ecutive officer Of the same vessel, Commo-
dore Folger, chief of ordnance, Commander
Chadwick and lastly Charles .Cramp, ship
builder.
Notwithstanding this sign of official act
ivity and reports printed Of unusual work
at the davy yard, the officials of the navy
department deny there is the least speck
Of war cloud ON the diplomatic horizon.
Assistant Secretary Soley said he had
already expressed his views as to the he navv %
yard. When asked where the San Fran
cisco was bound be declined to give def
mite answer, but was reminded the last
time she went out was for 'gun practice y
as reported by the department.
she had not been heard of
had no orders for Chill. Naval officers who
should know, when asked if the cruiser
was bound for Acapulco, replied she would
not go as far south as Mexico. He also
stated the Baltimore is now possibly in
North Panama, on her way to San Fran
cisco. Commodore Folger chief of the
ordnance bureau, added to the general de-
nial by saying there was no unusual acti-
witty at the naval gun factory.
Mr.. Cramp, the shipbuilder, also insisted
his force was not working faster or longer
than usual, on the vessels now building at
his yards. Commodore Wilson, chief con
structor, had gone over to Philadelphia to
inspect the progress Of naval work. and on
Saturday had not found a single man of
5000 employees at work. Moreover, Cramp
did not believe half his force were at work
today as they were keeping the holiday
season.
AT the department Of state matters,
moved along in the usual serene fashion.
ana there was not trace of warlike excite
ment. Officials say nothing has been
heard from Minister Egan since the 23d
inst. Why he did not attend President
Months inauguration Saturday they did
not know and doubted the correctness Of
the report to that effect.
AT the war department neither Acting
Secretary Grant nor Major General Scho.
field, who would certainly bein a position
to know, had any information Of the inten-
ton toappoint General Miles to command
in event of war with Chill.
La fact the only thing Of warlike prepara-
tion visible at the executive departments,
consisted in an order issued Saturday for the
immediate preparation Of new twelve
inch gun just completed at the navy yard
here for transportation to California, to-
gether with 1000 pounds of powder and
Ii coo shells.
Senor Montt, the Chilean minister, called
at the department OF state at noon He
had an interview with Secretary Blaine for
half an hour.
, 1891-12-28
An old Pioneer.

John L. Morrison, for whom Morrison
strest, Portland, is named, is now living
on Shaw's Island in the state of Washing
ton. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland,
in 1873. He came to the United States al
the age of IL years, and learned the car
penter's trade IN Connecticut; came to Ore
gon in 1842 with the party with which
Crawford came; worked OH the Oregon In
stitute for the Methodist mission III 1913
went to Oregon City in 1874; built for Il.
w. Pettygrove in 1846 the first frame house
erected in Portland, also a dwelling for
Captain Crosby In 1847, and several other
buildings in the early time.
, 1891-12-28
Miss BIy,s Resignation.

Miss May Bly,, who has served SO eff
GENTLY as principal Of the high school in
this city, has resigned and will leave to-
morrow for Helena, Montana, to accept
the position of teacher of Latin. Miss
Bly's duties in her new field WILL be much
lighter with an increased salary, while
her present position requires instruction in
ten different subjects. The position was
rendered without any solicitation and her
release was granted by each member of the
school board, who have filled the vacancy
by the appointment of L. r. Henderson.
principal Of the high school at Portland,
and the board of school directors may CON
gratulate themselves in securing a person
so we'll fitted to fill the vacancy occasioned
BY tbs resignation Of Miss Bly,.
, 1891-12-28
A Tragedy im France.

PARIS, Dec. 28.-An old man living in
the eastern department killed his son in a
quarrel over legacy. When the
gend 'armes arrived to arrest him be barri-
caded himself in the house. He fired at
the gend 'armes, whereupon second
gend 'arme leyeled his pistol at the MUIR
derer and killed him.
, 1891-12-28
Unusually Interesting. /.

The gospel meeting held by the Young
Mems Christian association at Tacoma
hall yesterday afternoon was unusually
interesting. Several young men were
deeply stirred. Hereafter these meetings
entire strength of the service will be con-
centrated upon the one object Of making
conversions.
Wednesday night there will be special
meeting at the rooms for the purpose of
Bible study and prayer. 1t is quite proba-
BILE the Sunday morning class will be held
at an carriers hour
, 1891-12-28
A Neat Christmas Gift.

A neat little sheepskin coin bag was sent
to all Of its customers as a Christmas
present, with the compliment Of the First
National bank, of Olympia. Washington,
capital, 100000, surplus, $20,C90," printed
thankful for the gift, they regret that times
were not flush enough to have enabled the
bank to have filled the bag before send
inc IT,
, 1891-12-28
Accident TO q Prince.

LONDON, Dec. 28.-Injuries from which
Prince Christian, Of Schleswig Sonderburg,
is suffering from the result Of an accident.
The queen and members Of the royal fam
lily We're spending the Christmas holidays
before Christmas a party was hunting.
The birds rose between the Duke Of Con
naught and Prince Christian. The former
fired but unfortunately did not aim high
enough. Three shots entered Prince
Christians face, destroying one eye.
, 1891-12-28
Decision in Agricultural CoIIee . Case.

Attorney General Jones has written a
lengthy opinion on the subject Of warrants
issuing to the agricultural college, in which
he holds that the state auditor must issue
said warrants. This would appear to vir-
tually settle the college matter in favor OF
the location at Pullman, inasmuch as the
work on the buildings can now go ahead
and the teachers receive their pay.
, 1891-12-28
A Nice state TO travel In.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 28-Half q
dozen cow boys took possession of south
bound passenger train on the International
and Great Northern Railroad forty miles
north Of here last night. They boarded
the train at Buda station and their first act
was to force q Chicago drummer off the
and high silk hat. They then made a
number of young ladies in the Pullman
coach sing for them, enforcing all demands
with drawn pistols. They ruled the train
for twenty. miles when they stepped off at
a WaV Station
, 1891-12-28
Teachers Association.

A dozen teachers left on the MuItnomah
this afternoon to attend the meeting of the
State Teachers association at, Fairhaven,
which convenes tomorrow. Among those
who left today were Superintendent and
Mrs. Btintnall, Miss Bly,, Mrs. Keyes, Miss
Royal, Miss Sans, Miss McCulIagh, Miss
McClurken, Miss A. G. Robertson, Miss
M. G. Robertson, Miss Broden, Miss Card,
Miss Pope. Miss Tyler. Miss Moore and
Miss Chilberg, who will represent Olympia
at the meeting.
, 1891-12-28
LOOKING US OVER.
CHILEAN SPIES in THE CITY OF
SAN FRANCISCO.
Looking at the HarbOr and Getting
Few Ideas as to the Explosion
of Torpedoes ~ Two Men Ar
rested as Warrants.


CHICAGO, Dec. %. "A morning paper says
an officer on General Miles staff received a
telegram late last night from his brother, a
United States soldier stationed at San
Francisco, telling him Of the arrest there
yesterday Of two foreigners, one spaniard
and the other a Chilian, who had been
there for the past three weeks and acting
in manner to cause suspicion. They
were arrested on charge Of vagrancy,
though they are strongly suspected Of be-
ing Chilian spies, as several times they
were surprised while in the apparent act of
surreptitious survey Of the harbor with
compasses. They also endeavored persis-
tently to get information as to the location
and ylans for exploding torpedoes located
in the harbor.
, 1891-12-28
Notice

Is hereby given that the undersigned has
presented petition to the common coun-
Gil Of the city Of Olympia, asking per-
mission to erect warehouse on piling,
fronting on Seventh, between Main and
Columbia streets, ia. SILsBY.
, 1891-12-28
FIeId is stnrYlng HimseIf.

New YoRK, Dec. 28.-Edward NJ. Field
neither eats or drinks and is growing
weaker every day. He passed restless
night. This morning he refused to take
breakfast. He complains of pains in the
head. He refuses to touch medicine.
, 1891-12-28
The KeeleY Institute.

Shelton Sentinel: The Kelley institute
at Olympia, is doing lively business. Pa
tients from all over the state are pouring
in. There are lots Of fellows in this state
who want to quit whisky The Kelley
cures them
, 1891-12-28
A Success.

We have been very successful with our
auction sale but our stock is still to large
and we need more money. The sale will
be continued a few days longer We have
large stock of gold watches yet to give
away. Come and get one. All goods are
guaranteed to be strictly reliable.
RogE a. GoDApD
, 1891-12-28
Death at Tumwater.

Mrs. Mary Miles, daughter Of Washing
ton Rutledge Of Little Rock, died this
morning at O'Clock, at her home in
Tumwater. The funeral will occur to-
morrow at O'Clock.
, 1891-12-28
Held up Near TumMater.

Charles Ward, Of Tumwater, reports to
the police that while returning home from
Olympia on Christmas night he was stopped
at the top Of the hill by man who leveled
pistol at him and demanded his money
Ward turned over So. This is the second
time he has been held up
, 1891-12-28

FRESH STATE NEWS.

Rich gold mines have been discovered at
Medical Creek near the base of Mount Ia
coma in Pierce county.
The Kalama Bulletin is bowling for street
Improvements and glance at the town
shows that they are needed.
Col. B. w. Coiner, of the Sons Of Veter-
ans of Tacoma, has been appointed on
Gen. O Brien's staff with the rank of cap
tain.
A Seattle newspaper says Hon. w. D.
Tyler, of Tacoma, is Boss McGraw's cam
didate for congressman from western Wash
ington.
Jimmy Whalen, alias Crawford, of San
Francisco, Knocked out Tommy Gillen, of
New York, in Tacoma Saturday night in
five rounds.
Capt. Herbert n, Parker, Of the May
Queen, who is well known in Olympia, has
been forced to take few days off, being
laid up at Everett with la grippe.
Tacoma Knights of Labor will celebrate
the twenty-second anniversary Of the order
by giving an open meeting on December
30. Rev. w. e. Copeland and others will
address the meeting.
Hon. J. r. Eshelman, state senator Of
North Yakima preached yesterday morn
ing at :15 O'Clock and again at o'clock
in the evening at the Christian church at
Thirteenth and b streets Tacoma.
A warrant has been issued at Port Town
send for the arrest of Theron J. Notion, a
prominent Port Townsend business man
and treasurer Of the Republican county
central committee, charging him with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses. Mol
ton was formerly vice president and man
ager of the Port Townsend National bank.
The Elks are going to have big social
entertainment at the Tacoma theater. Col.
Will Il. Visscher, will give one Of his inim-
liable humorous sketches, and Lieutenant
Governor Laughton will play violin solo,
accompanied on the piano by Mayor James
Knox, Of Puyallup. Robert Weisbach,
Mrs. J. Vincent-Browne, q. G.. Chandler
and other well known musicians of Tacoma
will entertain the audience. Selections
will be given by the Tacoma Glee Club and
also by the Tacoma Either club and ladies
of Seattle and Olympia.
, 1891-12-28
The NIcaraugua Canal.

Clinton Going was today circulating a
petition urging congress to hasten the
completion Of the Nicaragua canal. A
like petition Is being circulated on all the
cities Of the Pacific Coast.
, 1891-12-28
Assignee,s Sale

The stock of wall paper of the late firm
Of #. 4. Knowing Il Co. is for sale, in whole
or in part, at a sacrifice. Apply to Jno. B.
Reed, assignee, No. 227 st. Helen's avenue,
Tacoma, Wash. dec21tf
, 1891-12-28
Notice to Attorneys.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, and
N ~ CtIs..I. G =. Cf.A..-.L

olympia, Wash, Dec. Is, 1891.
LIN accordance with the directions oi
the conrt the usual motion day set fol
Wednesday, Dec. 80, is hereby dispensed
with for this week.
w. H. ROBERTS,
County clerk and clerk Of superior court.
d28-2t
, 1891-12-28

For solid, dressy calf shoe at
dl5-2w Brown & FERRrss
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-02-04
Six Hundred Feet Of Frost /!

For mauy years scientists have been
perplexed over the phenomenon of a
certain well at Yakutsk, Siberia. AS
long ago as 1928 a Russian merchant be-
gan to sink this noted well, and otter
working on it for three years, gave it up
as a bad job, having at that time sunk it
TO a depth of thirty feet without getting
through the frozen ground. He COM
municated these facts to the Russian
Academy of Sciences, who sent men to
take charge of the digging operation at
the wonderful well. These scientific
gentlemen toiled away at their work for
several years, but at last abandoned it
when a depth of 1872 feet was reached,
with the earth still frozen as hard as
a rock. In 1914 the academy had the
temperature of the soil at the sides of the
well taken at various depths. From the
data thus obtained they came to the
startling conclusion that the ground was
frozen to- depth excee ling 800 feet.
Although it is known to meteorolo-
gists that the pole of the lowest known
temperature is in that region of Siberia,
it is conceded hat not even hat rigorous
climate could force frost to such a great
depth below the surface. After figuring
on the subject for over a quarter of a
century biologists have come to the con-
clusion that the great frozen valley of
the Lena River was deposited, frozen
just as it is found to-day, during the
great grinding up era of the glacial
epoch.-St. Louis Republic.